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GET INSIDE LANETT POLICE SURGE FULL FORCE IN THE PEOPLE’S VOICE MARCH IS … TEEN PARTY BUST WWOMEN’SOMEN’S HISTORYHISTORY MONTH.MONTH. BBusinessmanusinessman Harassed,Harassed, MomMom Mad,Mad, KidsKids DDisappointedisappointed CELEBRATING WOMEN In The Groove & On The Move! NEWS • LaneƩ Police Surge Full Force In Teen Party Bust • Commissioner Wright Seeks Re- ElecƟ on • Tallapoosa County InvesƟ gates First Murder Case Of 2008; Woman Ar rested under suspicion of Murder • Troup County Schools Announce Teacher-Of-The-Year (TOTY) Final ists • Former Juveniles Seek to Expose Child Cruelty BIZ & PERSONAL FINANCE Cheryl Sims, clearly angered by the inci- • People’s Voice “Business Of The dent, recalls how the “Sweet-16” birthday Week”: MAMIE’S SOUL FOOD RES- party she planned for her daughter Persis, Sims teenagers, (l-r) Courtney -18, Andrew - 17, and Persis -16, enthusiastically tell The Peo- TAURANT, LaGrange, Georgia was disrupted when 15 to 20 police cars ple’s Voice how traumatized they were after Persis’ “Sweet-16” Birthday Party was busted swooped in on “The Emerald” and shut by offi cers from at least three different police departments, Lanett, Valley, and West Point, down the party and forced the teenages out who swooped in on them as if they were on a BIG TIME DRUG BUST! Phillip Thompson is the controversial own- of Phil Thompson’s building er of “The Emerald.” He believes he is the In a face-to-face interview this week, The other Sims children Courtney 17, subject of harassment by the City of Lanett Sims told The People’s Voice, “We and Andrew, 16, were there, too. in collaboration with Lanett PD The People’s Voice had an opportunity went to “The Emerald” to have her to review video footage of the raid from party, because we really wanted to Recalling last Friday’s events, Cheryl T-P-V Staff Reports the videotape that was running during have it at a nice place, and I knew Phil Sims said, “We had arranged for a DJ Lanett, Alabama the party. Thompson’s place is the nicest place in from Wedowee named Harold. We town to have something like that.” had lots of chips, dip, a huge birthday In it’s latest maneuver to prevent a Jeffery and Cheryl Sims went all out to cake, sodas, and other snacks. There Lanett entertainment business from plan a “Sweet-16 Birthday Party” for Using text messages, and word of was no alcohol, no drugs allowed. And opening its doors, their daughter, Persis, a popular ninth mouth, Persis and her siblings, were I even had several other the City Of Lanett, assisted by offi cers grader who attends Valley High School, able to rally about 150 people to her adults there to help me chaperone the from West Point Police Department, allowing her to invite schoolmates and birthday party, maybe more. party and take care of the kids.” Valley Police Department, and the friends from Valley and Lanett. Since Sheriff’s Department, swiftly closed WE HONOR WOMEN (A3) Jeffery and Cheryl are natives of Ran- The party got started around 8:00pm. “Persis even got up and made an ap- in on The Emerald last Friday Night WOMEN IN THE GROOVE AND ON dolph County, they also let Persis in- peal to her guests over the mic. She (March 14), disrupting a “Sweet 16 THE MOVE! vite her friends from home -- Roanoke, Persis wanted the party to go until told them, “We’re not going to have Birthday Party” and traumatizing sev- Wedowee and Wadley. 1:00pm, but Thompson had told her any fussing and fi ghting here tonight, eral youngsters attending the party. • The Honorable Mayor Geneva Bled- “Being teenagers, let’s be on the safe we’re going to have fun.” ” soe, Five Points, Alabama side, and let it go until 12:00. We don’t • Ms. Lillie Mae Moreland want any trouble with the city.” Continued on Page A3 EVENTS • Gospel Stage Play Coming To La- Grange High Auditorium City Of • Government Health Care Benefi ts Commssioner Seeks Seminar to be held at Evergreen Mis- sionary BapƟ st Church in Valley Wadley In Re-Election To Ran- POLITICS Turmoil.... dolph County ALABAMA LEGISLA- TORS FACE TITANIC Commission STRUGGLES (A6) But Mayor District 5 Post T-P-V Staff Reports Fights Back Wedowee, Alabama Mayor Bruce Albright, Wadley, Alabama ESTHER’S TRUMPET Page A4 Lathonia Wright of 2658 County Road • Barbara Evans: “Like Fine Wine, 65, Wadley, Alabama announces that We get beƩ er with age.” he has qualifi ed to run for re-election Gospel Stage Play “It Could’a Been for the position of County Commis- ONE 1 Voice Commissioner Lathonia Wright Continued On Page A6 THE QUESTION IS ... IS AMERICA READY FOR A BLACK Me” Coming To LHS Auditorium PRESIDENT?

• NEGROES IN CHARGE Community Missionary Baptist • Keep Your Head Up HEALTH (A12) Church (Valley) to honor Pastor and Mrs Core early in April • SOUL & SPIRIT (A10)

Community Missionary BapƟ st Church, Valley to honor Pastor and Mrs. Core Responding To God’s Call Sunday School Lesson Review for March 23: God Fulills His Promises 2 Chronicles 6:12–17; Luke 24:44–49).

EmmeƩ Johnson: “May I Have A Word With You?” In Search of Bibli- The cast of a locally written and produced gospel stage play will perform at the LaGrange cal Truths. EmmeƩ Johnson wants High School Auditorium Saturday, March 29. black readers to think about the biblical implicaƟ ons of the Christmas Holiday (A8) INDEX... Five Points News...... A6 News ...... A1 - A4 Puzzles ...... A8 Op/Ed...... A5 Horoscopes ...... A9 PoliƟ cs & Govm’t ...... A6 Soul & Spirit ...... A10 BlackONomics ...... A7 People ...... A11 Reverend and Mrs. David L. Core look forward to the 18th Pastor’s Anniversary Celebration, ISSN 1939-6899 Obituaries...... A8 Health & Beauty ...... 12 at Community Missionary Baptist Church in Valley In April A2 TThehe PPeopleseoples VVoiceoice AAfricanfrican AAmericanmerican WWeeklyeekly NNews,ews, FFriday,riday, MMarcharch 221,1, 22008008 Troup County School System Names Teacher Of The Year Finalists T-P-V Staff Reports The three fi nalists are: LaGrange, GA – Three staff Old Student members of Troup County • Elementary School Teacher of the Year – Kanada McGill, Long Cane El- Schools were surprised this ementary School Records To Be morning with the announce- • Middle School Teacher of the Year ment that they are fi nalists in – Ruth Anne Wilson-Jones, West Side the system’s Teacher of the Magnet School Purged Year competition. Troup Coun- • High School Teacher of the Year – T-P-V Staff Reports ty’s version of the Prize Patrol, Amelia Harman, Troup High School LaGrange, Georgia— led by Superintendent Edwin LaGrange, GA – Troup County Smith visited the fi nalists at The Troup County School Sys- School System will be purging their schools bearing fl owers, tem Teacher of the Year will be exceptional education (special banners and the good news. chosen from these three fi nal- education) records of students who were born on or before Elementary School Teacher Of The Year Finalist March 31, 1985. If any former student from that time period is interested in obtaining his/ her records, please contact the Exceptional Education Center at (706) 812-7939 on or before March 28, 2008. Records will be released only to the former

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T-P-V Staff Reports call Darius at 706-518-9654 or SEND ALL INQUIRIES TO: Roanoke’s Community Volunteer LaGrange, Georgai — Loretta 706-518-8238. Mrs. Chris Martin | Roanoke City School District | P.O. Box 1367 | Roa- Visit online at www.myspace. noke, AL 36274 | Phone: 334-863-2628 This hilarious play will put you com/ichbm Tutoring Program Students Visit in the shoes of people who are bound by addictions, poverty, lusts of the fl esh, and yes SIN. Tuskegee University It is our duty as Christians to let our light shine so we can Tallapoosa County Sheriff Investigating witness to these people and let them know that they can be de- livered through Jesus Christ. So, what really happens when First Murder of 2008 church folk encounter these T-P-V Staff Reports types of people? You be the MARCH 17, 2008 judge. Get ready to laugh Alexander City, Alabama— yourself to life as you experi- The Tallapoosa County Sheriff De- ence the dramatic, dynamic partment and the Jacksons Gap and comical play “IT COULD Police Department are currently HAVE BEEN ME.” investigating the fi rst Murder in the County in 2008. First Lady Teressa Thomp- son says, “If you have not seen Investigation reveals that on Fri- this play...It is well worth the day, March 14, 2008 at approxi- mately 10:30 P.M. the department $12.00. It is for your entire responded to a call in Campbell’s family! Bring your youth group, Trailer Park located on Main Street women’s groups, men’s group! in Jacksons Gap. Get your tickets today! It is an awesome, awesome event! Re- Upon arrival the victim Arthur Ray Ten students and fi ve adults from Roanoke’s Community Volunteer Tutoring member...It Could’ve Been Me! Goodman, age 48 was found in Program toured Tuskegee University as well as Tuskegee Airman’s Historic or You!” his residence. The victim had sus- Landfi ll. The tour began at the Lincoln Memorial Gates where the group was tained a stab wound that caused his met by the Honorable Mayor Johnny Ford. The above picture was taken in Tickets are $12.00 in ad- death. front of the Booker T. Washington Monument. From there the group toured vance and $15.00 at the door. the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center. Students were fascinated to see As a result of the investigation Rob- Ticket locations are Good the many artifacts housed at the George Washington Carver Museum, and bie Jean Toler, age 43 of Jacksons Seed Bookstore, 107 Vernon were equally astound by the beauty of the Tuskegee University Chapel. Gap was arrested and has been Street, LaGrange, and Roots & History lessons were learned in the University Cemetery as graves such charged with murder. Toler was Branches, 801 Hamilton Road, as Booker T. Washington and his family members, Dr. George Washington placed in the Tallapoosa County LaGrange. Jail awaiting a bond hearing. Carver, renowned composer and choir director Dr. William L. Dawson and many others were visited. For more information, please The Investigation is still on-going. 43-Year-Old Robbie Jean Toler, under suspicion of murder TheThe PeoplesPeoples VVoiceoice AAfricanfrican AAmericanmerican WWeeklyeekly NNews,ews, FFriday,riday, MMarcharch 221,1, 22008008 A3

embarrassed, because I thought this was going to be the big- gest party of the year, and all Continued From Front Page my friends were here, and the TEEN PARTY BUSTED! police came and busted up our like they were on a drug raid or party; I was so frightened by the something…” whole thing. I was hurt, be- cause things had been going so It was about that same time that well.” Gus Davidson of Lanett noticed two police offi cers in a cruiser, The Sims fi nally decided to move sped toward them and came the party to their back yard in to a screeching halt. Davidson Valley. However, she said they said, “Two jumped out; one ran ended up staying more than around one way, the other ran an hour, making sure all the around the other way…” youngsters had a way to either get home, or get to her house. Davidson had been outside chatting with Thompson as he Sims said she believes they knew was gassing up his generator, Cheryl Sims, Valley, Alabama they were going to do this. “Why outside the building. didn’t they come down there be- fore the party started? It was just uncalled for!” Phillip Thompson, Owner Davidson said, “They yelled, building! It was over capacity!” “Don’t touch that generator… “The Emerald” “I told him that there were not “We had plenty of adults here, Entertainment Complex just leave it running for the Po- lice Chief and the Fire Chief!” Sims teens talk about how police ruined birthday party 300 kids in the building, be- monitoring, I had friends of Davidson said, one could have cause we were keeping a head mine here monitoring,” easily mistaken it for a scene around the building, but I kept have a license to cook and pre- count, and there weren’t that “So, the party was going good. from America’s Most Wanted. on talking and asking ques- pare food in this building!” many youngsters in the build- Sims says the kids in the area The DJ was good, the music was tions.” ing at that point in time.” have nothing to do here and good, the food was good, every- Cheryl Sims said, “I saw, Leroy All of the youngsters said they nowhere to go. “What’s wrong body was having a good time, Sims, “Troup, West Point Po- “In the meantime, they were had catered their own food, Thrower reportedly said, “This with Phil’s place? It’s a beauti- until around 10:30 that night...” lice Department, Valley Police walking around with video cam- there was nothing cooked or man doesn’t have this in order, ful place.” Department, The State Fire eras, and asking the kids ques- prepared inside the building. and that in order. Thompson recalled, “The kids Marshall, Scott Pilgreen, Jerry tions, about how much did they In the aftermath, Phil Thomp- were so mannerable until it sur- Thrower, the City Inspector, and pay to get in, why were they Sims asked, “How can you say I asked him, “Is it true, that you son said he merely wants to prised me. I was always skepti- Chief of Police Jimmy Morris, here, and all this kind of stuff.” you are so concerned about are the State Fire Marshall? If know how could he be over ca- cal about doing a teen party, but There were easily 10 to 15 cars, these kid’s safety, when ya’ll are everything is alright, can’t the pacity, when the Fire Marshall I was amazed…” and twice as many offi cers… “By this time, Persis had be- running in here on these kids kids go ahead and fi nish their has refused to give him a capac- come hysterical, then, the other with guns drawn, and video party?” ity for his building, and why was But Cheryl Sims said around When I saw them, my fi rst re- kids started getting upset, and cameras, like you are on a big a private party disrupted by the 10:30 pm, something had hap- action was to tell the kids “Get agitated.” drug raid?” “He didn’t say a word.” police, when his facility was not pened with the lights, and some- inside!” Some of the kids were open to the public?” one said that they were outside still in line, trying to come into “My daughter was crying, and “I wanted to ask them, since Phil Thompson said, “They working on something. It was the building.” they were out there with a cam- ya’ll are up here busting up this tried to say the generator was Leroy Staples commented: “If during this time that Thompson era in her face, when she was party, why don’t ya’ll take these smoking, and was a fi re hazard. we weren’t in compliance, then had been outside fi lling his gen- “Then, the police jumped out, obvious very upset and crying.” kids home?” There’s no way the generator why did they issue us a café li- erator with gas. and my fi rst thought was to tell was overheating, because it was cense?” somebody to go get Jeff. “They brought the kids outside “That’s when I turned to Tip- a brand new generator.” Cheryl said, “I walked outside to the building. Some of the kids ton Dobbs and I told him, “Now Sims stated, “The National smoke a cigarette, and see what “Finally I asked “What’s the had been dropped off by their you know me, you all are getting “I said, I feel like ya’ll are just Guard Armory throws parties was going on with the lights, and problem?” parents, and didn’t have trans- the kids upset, because they picking on him.” all the time, and they don’t have that’s when I noticed swarms portation back home.” think they’ve done something a sprinkler; Shawmut Lodge of police cars sweeping in from Teddy Morris said “We don’t wrong.” “I asked the State Fire Marshall, throws parties, they don’t have EVERY DIRECTION, coming need to talk to you, we need to “That’s when Thrower said, “We why was he here. “He said he a sprinkler… Oh, but that’s the from The Sheriff Department! talk to the owner!” just wanted to be prepared, be- didn’t even know why he was black side of town, I guess they They jumped out of their cars cause we are concerned for the Jerry Thrower exclaimed, called.” don’t care if people get burned with guns drawn, and video “About that time, Phil walked safety of people coming into “There was over 300 kids in that up in there.” cameras, they carried on just this building! This man doesn’t Persis said “At fi rst I was very C. A. Clark-Frieson’s SOBER THOUGHTS Just another way to keep a black man down right reasons, chose to indulge rant-Café license, which allows harassed by the police, people his wife, Valerie’s yearnings to him to prepare and sell food in are ordered to leave, and he is return home to “The South” after his facility, but did not give him ordered to close the doors. And residing in Michigan for years. a capacity for his building, so he Phil Thompson, being the kind of In Michigan, Thompson was still could not open -- legally. man he is, has never resisted, nor a respected entrepreneur who has he ever refused to comply. his manhood in the worst way, by he wants, (as he did after previ- operated several entertainment But, in the meantime, the City separating him from his ability to ous articles about this issue were businesses, a craft which he mas- Manager, Retired Judge Joel For what reason, other than earn a living legitimately – then published). Well, I guess I’ll see tered and came to love. He was Holley and City Building In- racism, or merely to harass and trying to criminalize and make you in court. But, you and I both so skillful at it, until he learned spector, Jerry Thrower decided intimidate, would the City watch him appear to be an outlaw. But, know, you don’t have the legal how to make his living doing to complicate the issue, saying any man’s activities that closely, in the months I’ve known Phil right to sue me for expressing that, often making the news with they couldn’t allow him to open to know when anything is going Thompson, I’ve learned he’s too my opinions in this publication, his dynamic shows, and high- his doors to the public until he down at The Emerald? Why decent a man to stoop to that because that is a 1st Amendment energy entertainment. Think- got a blue-print of the building, invest so much time, effort, and level. right guaranteed me by The Un- ing he could transfer his assets and submitted it to the State man-power trying to hold one tied States Constitution. and skills in the entertainment Fire Marshall for approval. Do black man down, who’s trying to I am literally ashamed of every business to his new location, he ya’ll know how much architechs do the right thing, when there black police offi cer, who allowed 1 + 1 does not equal 3 liquidated all his real estate and charge to produce an architectur- are so dam many thugs out there themselves to be manipulated transported two tractor-trailor al rendering? In case you don’t, doing wrong?!?! I can’t think of and used to hold a brother down I do not believe for one moment loads of equipment to the south. it’s in the thousands! any other reasons OTHER THAN by participating in this charade that it has anything to do with If it is not yet clear to those who Thompson is no dummy. Before RACE. If somebody else knows for a few bucks an hour. It a business license, or building read our publication, it is pain- making this gigantic move, he But, Phil did get the drawing, something I don’t know, please grieves my heart to know that we codes, fi re codes, or a regard for fully clear to me that The City had already sought the blessings and the State Fire Marshall came tell me. as black people have now learned anybody’s safety. Because most Of Lanett has played and jerked of the City Of Lanett, spoken with to Lanett, and according to Phil, to align ourselves with ruthless, of us are just about as safe cross- Phillip Thompson around in a the Mayor in advance, advising “He hardly looked at anything.” Further, I do not believe the City heartless, power-brokers, in ing the street, as we are in any of way that takes dirty, low down, him of his plans, before bargain- He immediately told me that the of Lanett is all that concerned helping them to oppress other these buildings around here. small town, southern racist poli- ing to buy the “Skinner” building, building did not meet code. Phil about safety in Lanett. Because blacks. They are worse than the tics to an all-time low. where he plans to operate an was told that he needed to install there are a whole lot of business- Judas who sold out Jesus for 30 It’s about keeping another black entertainment complex he will a “fi re-wall” and a sprinkler sys- es, houses, and other structures pieces of silver. man down. One who doesn’t It doesn’t take much sense to fi g- call “The Emerald.” tem. More time, more money. in that area, where large numbers step-n-fetch, scratch where he ure that out. (Did I hear Forrest of people gather, operating out of I be dammed if I wouldn’t stand doesn’t itch, bow down, or say Gump say “Stupid is as stupid Quite naturally after making such But when Phil called a manufac- facilities in far worse condition. on the street corner and beg “Yassa Massa” to those in power. does?”) a purchase, he was anxious to get turer of sprinkler systems to in- bread before I abuse my author- Just an ordinary black man try- his doors open so he can begin to quire about getting one installed, Without question, Jeffery and ity to oppress one of my own ing to make an honest living. I am convinced beyond a shadow recover his investment. he was told (by folks who’ve been Cheryl Sims’ kids did not deserve brothers. of a doubt, that The City Of doing this forever) that he does what happened to them last Fri- “Power concedes nothing without Lanett has deliberately conspired Phil worked unrelentingly, ex- not need to buy a sprinkler sys- day night. City Manager, Retired Judge a demand. It never has, It never to prevent Phillip Thompson hausting his fi nancial resources, tem, he should be able to accom- Holley, can threaten to sue me all will.” from opening his establishment, trying to ready the building for modate up to 299 people without And, speaking of last Friday simply because he dared ques- use. Having years of experience having to install a system. night, with the price of gas creep- tion the business license require- in this industry, he feels confi - ing up beyond $3.00 a gallon, ments they offered him, and later dent that he has at least covered Aside from the Fire Marshall’s how do the various municipalities when unable to get any clarifi ca- the major structural concerns. inspection, Phil’s building has who participated in that big bust WHEN YOU ADVERTISE, YOU GET RESULTS! tion on the issues germane to his been looked at by every kind account to your citizens for all establishment, had the audacity Like any legitimate business of professional in the building those (unwarranted) police cars, to call The People’s Voice. And owner, Phil wants to operate his construction industry, including swooping in, burning gasoline, we were stupid enough to print business legally, so after more Fire Marshalls from other states, and all that (un-necessary) man- it! than two years, he sets about get- and without a doubt, Jesus Christ power that was required to close ting licensed to do business. Himself couldn’t have inspected on solitary black man’s doors, And rumor has it, that those very more closely. and disappoint a 16-year-old on sentiments have come out of the Phil’s desire is to open his estab- her birthday? City of Lanett. lishment in full swing. He wants The People’s Voice has spoken people to be able to dance. He with numerous professionals who And how do all these police There are many tell-tale signs wants to have shows and enter- say that that they are willing to forces and S.W.A.T Teams ac- working in the background of tainment, he wants to be able testify in court that there is noth- count for the fact that so much Phil’s unfortunate situation that to offer his building for private ing wrong with Phil’s building. gas, rubber, and man-power was point to the nasty, stinking moti- affairs and events. He has a bar, deployed, and not one arrest was vations driving this situation. and wants to be able to serve While Phil has never once al- made, nor one citation issued? food. luded to racism as an underlying They have manufactured all And God knows, we need a place factor, I know that historically, Lastly, if this big bust had genu- kinds of bogus reasons why he to go for relaxation, entertain- dirty, racist politics has been and inely called for all the horsepow- can’t open his entertainment ment and enjoyment. continues to be used to keep the er, and man-power that showed complex. And they have used black man down. And that’s up, it certainly would have both their police power, and But when he approached The what it looks like – TO ME. merited a front-page headline in their connections in the State City Of Lanett to purchase his The Valley Times-News, which WHEN YOU ADVERTISE, YOU GET RESULTS! Fire Marshall’s offi ce to pressure business license, he somehow For years, the Skinners, an af- devoted only a paragraph to the Thompson into abandoning his reached an impasse. First, he fl uent white-owned furniture item, and didn’t even bother to dream of opening his beloved was told that to have entertain- company operated out of the name the business owner. “Emerald.” ment and dancing in his facil- plush building, where, I’m told ity, he must buy a “dance-hall” they threw some major social And at this point, I wish some- All of this is reminiscent of the license, but in order to do so, he gatherings, and entertained roy- body would call me racist for old “Jim Crow” days in Alabama, must meet the City Council to ally. I bet you 10 to 1 the safety of merely talking openly about when black men were bound, seek approval, but is never al- that building was NEVER called he obvious racism that I see in gagged, lynched by lynch mobs, lowed to be placed on the agenda. in question. The problem is now the way the city has conducted carried to the back-woods and it’s in the wrong hands. itself! Because along with racism hanged on tree limbs by those He’s is later told that he has the comes the power to oppress. And who were determined to “keep option of buying a “pouring Still trying to hold on to his prop- I don’t have any such power as us in our places.” And nobody license” (liquor license) erty, Phil hasn’t been allowed to The City Of Lanett has used to dared breathe a word about it or which is a state license that will make one dime. On one or two oppress Phillip Thompson. They they, too risked losing life and permit him to have multiple occasions, he attempted to rent have used every low down dirty limb. activities in his building. the place out (like a banquet hall) tactic in the book, to strip and for private parties, but every reduce him to the very lowest Here’s a man who for all the The City did grant him a Restau- time he opens his doors, he is terms. They have tried to strip A4 TThehe PPeopleseoples VVoiceoice AAfricanfrican AAmericanmerican WWeeklyeekly NNews,ews, FFriday,riday, MMarcharch 221,1, 22008008 City Of Wadley In Turmoil.... But Mayor Fights Back

anyone can use the equipment, but there is a fee for it’s use. Some of the council members have used the equipment but not paid for its use.

The Albrights have amassed numerous documents that support their allegations. Larry Wilkes

Albright also alleges that the four council members now want to fi re Larry Wilkes.

“If Larry Wilkes gets fi red, nobody else in Wadley knows anything about the water sys- Larry Wilkes manages the water works tem, the water lines, the pipe for the City. Wilkes knows more about and nothing else. I don’t know what we would do without Wadley’s water works than anyone Larry.” around. Albright says town cannot survive without Wilkes. Albright said the last time Larry was fi red, the Town was without any water for two weeks. Mattie Staples says, “If they would just leave Bruce There are also others in the alone, and let him run the town like it’s supposed to, Town who believe that Wilkes’ everything would be alright in Wadley job is now in jeopardy because he gave a sworn statement to the Alabama Attorney General Tara Albright was so disturbed over the events in Wad- about being threatened by a council member for telling the ley, and the confl ict that has distressed her husband, T-P-V Staff Reports made to “Let the niggers kill truth. until she urged him to fi le a complaint with Alabama Wadley, Alabama themselves.” State Attorney General Troy King. Albright says that Restraining Order The Town of Wadley, Alabama The day Terrence was killed, the Attorney General was in Wadley on Thursday, in- may not have a single traf- Albright believes former Chief On March 12, Tara Albright vestigating the City Council. fi c light, but it certainly has Lacey was mad because they fi led a motion for a Temporary it’s share of controversy these had cut down on his over time. Restraining Order, prohibit- days. When Albright radioed Lacey, Albright says he is glad the AG is in Wadley. “Because ing the Council Members from I don’t have anything to hide.” he would not respond. So, calling any more illegal meet- Much of the controversy re- Albright went to Stringfellow ings. In her motion, Mrs. volves around the question and asked her to radio Lacy; Albright cited at least nine of “Who’s running the town” but she refused to radio him. instances in which Council and is further complicated by Members acted illegally and seemingly irreconcilable per- Some time afterward, Albright inappropriately by calling il- sonality confl icts and differ- removed Stringfellow from Former Juveniles seek to Ex- legal meetings and/or taking ences of opinion among coun- her position as Police Com- illegal actions. cil members, missioner. One such action mentioned Mayor Bruce Albright believes Ever since, the City Council pose Child Cruelty that on February 25, 2008, that The Wadley Town Council has been trying to fi nd a way three council members held an members, most of whom were to undo Albright’s actions, by illegal meeting in the Clerk’s never elected to offi ce, but in- calling illegal meetings, failing offi ce and conducted legal stead were appointed to their to notify the public or the news proceedings without a quo- “They got away with it for 56 years… It positions, want to impeach media, and violating the Open rum being present. During him. “They’ve been holding Meetings Laws. this meeting, a personnel mat- was one of Florida’s best-kept and most dis- meetings behind my back, and ter was addressed that these having meetings without me” According to Mattie Staples, council members did not have the Mayor told The People’s Thursday’s meeting did remain the authority to address. graceful secrets. Now, it’s time to expose Voice in a face-to-face inter- in session long enough for her view.” to address the Town Council. Mrs. Albright’s motion was Staples told the council that granted, but later the Council the abuse we endured as youngsters.” The interview came after a “Wadley has had 7 police offi - Members petitioned to have it meeting originally sched- cers in the last year, and if the lifted, claiming that it would cruelty at one location in the whole uled for Thursday evening Council would just let Bruce United States, numbering in the shut down the government, hundreds, if not thousands, consid- at 5:00pm was abruptly ad- do his job, run the city like he’s and that if they could not hold journed by council member supposed to, things would get ering that the facility fi rst opened in meetings, the city would lose 1900. Tony Gay, before a motion to a whole lot better in Wadley. it’s water grant. According to adjourn could be made, sec- There has to be a reason why the Albrights, this was not the Strayley and his comrades hope to onded or carried. Wadley can’t keep a Police case, because the Water Grant somehow reach these victims so Chief.” is not even due at this time. that when they see that someone According to witnesses who is fi nally making a stand they will were present at that meet- Tara Albright is so disturbed However, they were able to get want to tell their story. ing, Albright challenged the over the situation, until she the Restraining Order lifted, adjournment, stating “This urged the Mayor to notify State Since Kiser put up his blog, ten which allowed them to have other men who were incarcer- meeting is not adjourned,” Attorney General Troy King, Thursday’s meeting. but Gay responded “I just ad- asking him in a letter dated ated at this facility have contacted journed it.” March 7, 2008, to come in and - him. After stumbling across the According to the Albrights, blog, Strayley and several others investigate these matters. In nothing about the Water Grant ) contacted each other, and started Terrence Wilkes’ his letter, Albright stated, “I was discussed during Thurs- to research the facility, amassing a don’t know where else to turn day’s meeting. mountain of history, that hints of Shooting Death to correct these problems and there as a child. Kiser’s blog gives the abuses that occurred there. look forward to advice from T-P-V Staff Reports disturbing, graphic accounts of Instead, they passed resolu- Marianna Florida — your division on what to do.” the frequent “fl oggings” that were Strayley said, “These outrageous Many of the issues dividing the tions stripping Mayor Albright routinely administered in an annex Wadley Town Council have ra- Several adult men once confi ned crimes need to be held up in front of his hiring/fi ring authority, building staffers called “The White of the nation and hopefully, some cial overtones, and according Albright’s letter raised con- and check-writing authority. to a Florida youth detention center House.” cerns that Council Member are now searching for blacks de- change may come about to protect to Mayor Albright, have esca- children while they are in the in- lated since the 2006 shooting Gay has “taken over city hall, tained there during the same time The “White House” was a punish- Controversy Among period. stitutions that are supposed to be death of Terrence Wilkes. and Council members String- ment building where boys from helping them in the fi rst place… fellow and Moore have fol- Council Members Makes 8-16 years old were whipped with Robert Straley of Clearwater, Mayor Albright said, “This has lowed suit, and the clerk an- a 4” by 4’ leather belt with a sheet I read several articles written by Mayor’s Job Diffi cult Florida, Roger Keiser of Georgia, metal insert. eaten at me ever since Ter- swers and takes orders from psychologists that all agree on them, and refuses to cooperate Professor Alvin Ray Yount a Cali- rence got killed out there.” Albright says that when he re- fornia professional, Mark Caldwell, one point: Brutal physical punish- with the Mayor. Illegal meet- Strayley told The People’s Voice ment of a child only results in one signed previously, he left there whereabouts unknown, and a black “Kiser’s description was painful ings have taken place without thing, psychological trauma that is According to both Mayor with a surplus. Two years lat- woman named Paula Flow are for me to read, but I assure you quorums being present, with- permanent and irreversible, and Albright and his wife Tara, er, when he returned there was searching for victims, black and there were boys that suffered much out notifi cation and actions in most cases leads the subject to Thursday’s meeting was called a $250,000.00 budget defi cit. white, who as boys were brutalized worse than either he (Kiser) or taken that were illegal and im- for years at the facility in an effort commit acts of violence and abuse for the purpose of un-doing “Now we have money in the myself. One hundred lashes for at- as adults. How many of the boys proper to do. Journals have to put an end what they all consider previous action taken by the budget. I guess they want me tempted escape… grew up to beat or commit sexual Mayor removing Catherine mysteriously disappeared to be “Florida’s most shameful se- out so they can spend that.” cret.” acts on their own children? How Stringfellow from her appoint- from City Hall. There was a separate facility for many wives were battered? How black boys across the street. What- ed position as Police Commis- Mayor Albright has served many of the men resorted to assault According to the Albrights, as The reason -- we’re told -- is that ever happened to us was nothing sioner. Albright said, “I ap- without receiving any com- the facility, formerly known as The and murder from the rage they car- well as many other citizens compared to what they must have ried in them? The victims must be pointed her, but after some pensation, he said, “Because Florida School For Boys in Mari- suffered, two hundred lashes, even who have fi rst-hand knowl- in the thousands.” things happened, I took her I just felt like I shouldn’t take anna, has a secret past spanning murder. I am ashamed that I never edge of the situation in Wad- down from that position.” any pay since when I came 56 years during which unthinkable did anything to expose this place of ley, Police Offi cers have been and outrageous practices of child Strayley told The People’s Voice back, the town was so fi nan- sexual abuse, whippings and men- that to this day, he still has night- “She knew that that they had harassed by Council members; cruelty occurred. Still located in tal torment, but I intend to do so cially strapped.” Marianna, Florida, the facility is mares about the beatings, and does been shooting over there. And they have been threatened now.” not sleep well. He has been trou- with their jobs if they did not presently operating as The Arthur she never even let me know Albright says he does not know bled all of his life as a result of this arrest certain indivdiuals, or G. Dozier School For Boys Strayley said, “There was a 1922 that there were ever any shots if he will run for offi ce again. experience, and is seeking whole- carry out certain orders, po- law that banned these “fl oggings” fi red.” Albright said, he never “It’s hard to run a town with- ness. lice offi cers have been illegally Robert Strayley, who now lives in for state prisoners, however, it did even knew that Terrence Wil- out the support of your council Clearwater, Florida, told The Peo- suspended without pay, and not ban the practice for children as Kiser’s blog can be viewed at http:// kes’ family had called the po- members. I just don’t know if ple’s Voice in a recent interview, young as 10, and the practice con- lice, the week leading up to the the list goes on. “I’ve had two or three grown men abuseatfl oridadjj.blogspot.com/ I can take that.” tinued in the Florida School For http://www.caica.org/Horrors%20 deadly shooting.” on me when I weighed 105 pounds. Boys for 56 years. The whipping Albright also alleges that of%20the%20white%20house.htm Short on Traffi c Lights, but big was fi nally banned in 1967. Isn’t “If they had done that, Ter- certain members of the City Straley, now 63, says he was at the it ironic that this punishment was on controversy. facility in 1963, and only recently Robert W. Straley can be reached at rence would probably be alive Council have used city equip- outlawed for adult prisoners, but [email protected] ment on personal property learned that the physical and sex- allowed to continue for children?” today.” We will continue to explore Write to him at : P.O. Box 5817, and failed to pay for use of the ual abuse there spanned a fi fty-six the turmoil that besets the year period that has never been ex- Clearwater, FL 33758 equipment. Those who are part of this nation- His home phone number is: 727- Between the Police Commis- Town of Wadley, in the com- posed. wide search for other victims of sioner and former Police Chief ing weeks. 447-4441, and he can be reached by Albright stated that the City “The White House” beatings, are cell at: 727-542-4519 Larry Lacy, who was chief at By accident, Straley stumbled upon sure their search will open a can the time of Wilkes’ death, a of Wadley has a machine and a blog written by another man, of worms that will probably expose statement was proportedly there is a policy in place, that Roger Kiser, who was also detained the single worst occurrence of child TheThe PeoplesPeoples VVoiceoice AAfricanfrican AAmericanmerican WWeeklyeekly NNews,ews, FFriday,riday, MMarcharch 221,1, 22008008 A5 With Regard To Women… “In the Groove And on The Move”

Daisy Bates was raised in Huttig, Arkansas, by adoptive parents. Honorable Mayor In 1941, she married L. C. Bates, Lillie Mae a friend of her father. L. C. was a journalist, though he worked Geneva Bledsoe Moreland selling insurance during the An East Alabama Icon Of Community Service A Timeless, Ageless Role 1930s Charlotte A. Clark-Frieson items which appeared in both Model For Heard Coun- L. C. and Daisy Bates invested in a newspaper, the Arkansas State Five Points, Alabama The LaFayette Sun and occa- tians Press. In 1942, the paper report- sionally in the Valley Times ed on a local case where a black The Honorable Geneva Bledsoe News. soldier, on leave from Camp has served four terms as Mayor Robinson, was shot by a local of Five Points, Alabama. When Not only has she maintained a National Women’s History policeman. An advertising boy- elected in November, 1990, strong presence in Five Points, Celebration cott nearly broke the paper, but Mayor Bledsoe became the fi rst Alabama, but also throughout a statewide circulation campaign female and the fi rst African- Chambers County. She serves Geneva Bledsoe, Five Points, AL Sarah Almond Lillie Mae Moreland, Franklin, GA increased the readership, and re- American mayor of the small as Chairwoman of the Cham- West Georgia News Bureau stored its inancial viability. southern Alabama town with bers County Chapter of the Ala- nomics from Alabama A & M Walking Trail in Franklin. School Desegregation in Little 250 residents. bama Democratic Conference University in Normal, Alabama As we know, women of every race, in 1954, and worked as a home class, and ethnic background have Rock: (A.D.C.), the Chambers County Aunt Sal is also a faithful member In 1952, Daisy Bates became the Throughout her terms, Bledsoe Executive Committee and is a economics teacher in Chambers made historic contributions to the of the Mount Olive Baptist Church, growth and strength of our Nation Arkansas branch president of has secured federal grants to board member of the Chambers County before retiring. She still where she sings in the choir. Fa- the NAACP. In 1954, when the occasionally works as a substi- in countless recorded and unre- mous for her delicious fried pies, improve the town’s water and County Enterprise Community, corded ways. I pause to pay tribute Supreme Court ruled racial seg- sewer services. She is also com- East Alabama Mental Health, tute teacher in Chambers Coun- at family reunions, church gather- regation of schools was unconsti- to and salute each of you! ings, family dinners, or whatever mitted to providing fi rst class and Chambers County Human ty, Schools. tutional, Daisy Bates and others the occasion, everyone expects and worked to igure out how to inte- recreation for the town’s citi- Resources. She is a member For girls, knowing women’s achieve- look forward to her special treat, zens and is working diligently to of the Macedonia Missionary Mayor Beldsoe is the mother ments expands their sense of what grate the Little Rock Schools. Ex- Aunt Sal’s fried peach, apple and pecting more cooperation from obtain grants for this project. Baptist Church in Five Points, of identical twin daughters, is possible. For all of us, knowledge potato pies. Sandra Ware of Roanoke, and of women’s strengths and contribu- the administration in integrating where she is active in the teach- the schools than they found, the Mayor Bledsoe has always taken ing, missionary, and choir min- Wanda Smith of Gadsden, and tions builds respect and nourishes I am honored and blessed to have self-esteem, which is so crucial to NAACP and Daisy Bates began an interest in the Town of Five istries. has four grandchildren and one this wonderful woman in my life, working on various plans, and great grandson. all children and adults now, and and I am very proud of her positive Points, publishing weekly news in the years to come. There are so inally, in 1957, had settled on a about the community activities, She is also a proud member of impact on so many others in our basic tactic. many of our children, especially community. the churches, and citizens in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, She has based her life on the minorities who frequently feel iso- area newspapers. Before The Inc. biblical scripture that reads: lated and lack role models in their Seventy-ive African American People’s Voice ever came into “For even the Son of Man did everyday lives, including school students registered at Little existence, Mayor Bledsoe per- Bledsoe received a Bachelor of not come to be served, but to settings. In my opinion, is it totally Remembering Rock’s Central High School. Of sonally prepared weekly news Science Degree in home Eco- serve.” – Mark 10:45. necessary for our children to hear, these, nine were chosen to actu- see, smell and touch a positive “role ally be the irst to integrate the model” daily. Daisy Bates school; they became known as the Little Rock Nine. Daisy Bates Yet another unsung “shero” from was instrumental in supporting Out Just say “Fill It Up!” Heard County must be penned, these nine students in their ac- Mrs. Lillie Mae Moreland, fondly tion. Of Ink? referred to as “Sal” by her close friends and family. In September of 1952, Arkansas’ governor Faubus arranged for As friends of her children and the Arkansas National Guard to grandchildren, we refer to her as prevent the African American SAVE TODAY THE “JUST INK” WAY “Aunt Sal,” because she’s been students from entering Central there for us as far back as we can High School. In response to the remember. action, and to protests of the WEEKLY SPECIALS action, President Eisenhower HP COMPATIBLE INKJET #21 ...... $13.95 HP COMPATIBLE INKJET #97 ...... $18.95 Mrs. Lillie Mae Moreland comes federalized the guard and sent from a lineage of respectful de- in federal troops. On September HP COMPATIBLE INKJET #22 ...... $14.95 HP COMPATIBLE INKJET #78...... $22.95 scendants who have contributed 25, 1952, the nine students en- so much to the success of Heard tered Central High amid angry HP COMPATIBLE INKJET #95 ...... $17.50 LEXMARK #50 ...... $20.95 protests. County. I refer to her as being “ Occupation: journalist, news- A Black Woman in the Groove, and HP COMPATIBLE INKJET #92 ...... $11.95 LEXMARK #16 ...... $18.50 paper publisher, civil rights ac- The next month, Daisy Bates on the Move.” She works tirelessly tivist, social reformer in her home and community. and others were arrested for HP COMPATIBLE INKJET #94 ...... $16.50 LEXMARK #26 ...... $19.95 not turning over NAACP records. Known for: Role in 1957 integra- Though Daisy Bates was no lon- HP COMPATIBLE INKJET #56 ...... $14.90 LEXMARK #32 ...... $12.95 “Aunt Sal” also attends the Heard tion of Central High School in Lit- County Senior Center where she tle Rock, Arkansas. The students ger an oficer of the NAACP, she HP COMPATIBLE INKJET #99 ...... $18.50 LEXMARK #35 ...... $13.95 loves to fellowship with others. who integrated Central High was ined; her conviction was She is a tremendous caregiver who eventually overturned by the U.S. HP COMPATIBLE INKJET #100 ...... $14.95 LEXMARK #34 ...... $13.95 School are known as the Little gives, gives and gives. She volun- Rock Nine. Supreme Court. teers weekly at the Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton, leaving time Also known as: Daisy Lee Bates, in her busy schedule to visit the After the Little Rock Nine: 306 South Greenwood Street, LaGrange, Ga 30240 Daisy Lee Gatson, Daisy Lee Gat- Daisy Bates and her husband sick and shut-ins in their homes. son Bates, Daisy Gatson Bates Knowing that her health is vitally con 706-882-3525 important, she walks with her sis- ter Corine daily at the Greenway About Daisy Bates: Continued Below

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Often times, if spiritual, ARE SLAVES YOU DEPEND ON and ask your- the vast majority have been sweat- that person will say, thank you, self who owns it all. Why is it that ing, working, laboring, trying, and God or ask, why me, Lord? after fi ve hundred years of hard la- dying for centuries without ever ac- How come you have been the busi- bor you still do not own and control complishing the thing that anybody est and the hardest workers For a long time I did a lot of ask- THE MOST VITAL NECESSITIES can do. ing…Well, I still do but not as much. from generation to generation, for THAT YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON? over 500 years on Hell plantation, Still today I never get the answer If hard work is supposed to pay how I want from His messengers. He and yet today the vast majority of WHAT REALLY IS SLAVERY? come from generation to genera- you are little more than SQUAT- may not come when you want Him Do you really understand what is tion the hardest workers have still but He’s always on time or He will TERS and Concrete Nomads, liv- slavery? gotten nowhere? How come every ing from rent to rent on the land of never allow you to go through any- new generation of Black children thing you can’t handle. Every time your enslavement, and there is no Slavery is a condition where you rises up to fi nd the same LAND- place that you can call your own? I hear the latter one, I’m like, Well, are FORCED AND COMPELLED LESS-NESS and the same POW- God you obviously got me confused every day to build another man’s ERLESS-NESS and they are still with someone else. I can’t handle YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN THE wealth, and your LABOR and your saddled with RENT TO PAY? BUSIEST AND THE HARDEST this shit. I’m ready to go home and STRENGTH, and your TIME on will be much obliged if you help me WORKERS ON THE PLANTA- earth do not contribute to your own In the natural order of things every TION. out of here. Keeping it real, that’s progress. generation builds on the accom- followed by me ducking. No one plishments of past generations. If From dawn till dusk, from sun-up ever knows when you’ve angered Yesterday the forces that compelled each new generation is still land- the Big Guy with your potty mouth. till sun-down, from 8 till 4, from 9 you were clear and visible and very less and still powerless it has to be Tony Shealey, LaGrange, Georgia till 5, from century to century till And trust me, I’m not trying to physical. Today the forces that because the accomplishments of get struck by a bolt of lightening. this present day, you have been drive and compel you are unseen fathers and forefathers continue to FORCED AND COMPELLED BY Laugh all you want. Omar is no Tony Shealey: “YES! America is always ready, because they are to the physical eye, but if you study benefi t someone else. one’s huckleberry. Sometimes you tired of seeing the suffering, poverty, racism and all that shit... SEEN AND UNSEEN FORCES to the economic matrix that governs build another man’s house. And yet have to bow down—make yourself your life you will see how you are Ask yourself how come the vast ma- real small. I have no problem with Do you feel black people are oppressed? Yes!! Why make all these at the beginning of the twenty-fi rst still being driven, still being forced, jority of you live on a string from century the vast majority of you that. But in actuality, I am handling laws? White folks making all these laws are just making a way and still being compelled to labor rent to rent in uncertainty and to- this—mostly by force, but I am, nev- for themselves.” scotch in someone else’s house on in an evil system where somebody tal vulnerability so that if the white someone-else’s land, because there ertheless, and will never give up. else gets wealthy and you barely get man catches a cold you are the fi rst Shoot!! I’ve had to overcome many is no place that you can call your enough to keep you working till you to die? Did Katrina not uncover the own. obstacles in my life before. All have die. truth of your powerless hand to made me stronger in areas where I mouth reality? But you have been Even when you think you own your was weak—patience and trust. Per- So if today after fi ve hundred years DOMESTICATED like a cat or a haps the saying what doesn’t kill house you do so at the expense of of hard labor you still do not own dog and that is why you question LIFE-LONG SERVICE TO THE you will make you stronger is true Undecided and control anything, not even the not your present-day slave reality. but for now, no comment. PLANTATION and if you dare take very basic necessities that your You have been domesticated and a break, the real owner will show life depends on, then it is because indoctrinated to come to terms with Here’s a comment though: stay up at your gate and you will have to you are either CURSED OR EN- and accept the offi cial rationale for hurriedly evacuate. encouraged. No matter what you Voters SLAVED. It has to be one or the continued slavery. And that is why may be facing or going through, LOOK AT YOUR SELF AND ARISE other. Please take a reality check in the midst of your bondage you FROM YOUR STUPOR. stay strong! You can and will over- and ask yourself which one it is. will not accept that it is slavery un- come it. Tough times don’t last for Arise and look at the shepherds less the slave-master tells you that that lead you like blind sheep, and always. So please, keep your head The slave-master has tricked you it is slavery, or unless the Church up. ask yourself why they do not speak by placing a righteous cloak on the tells you that it is slavery, or un- this truth about your continuing system of evil. He has enlisted the less the University tells you that it enslavement. They are either blind Sincerely, help of “MEN OF THE CLOTH” is slavery. And that is because you Omar D. sheep too or they are collaborators to blindfold you with superstition cannot see that every institution on because it is profi table to collabo- and SPIRIT-ISM so that your eyes a slave plantation is part of the ap- rate with the master. Omar D. is on death row at will not see the stark naked truth of paratus of slavery and slave-master Holman Prison, and a mem- your present reality. dominion. Your parents, your uncles, your ber of Project Hope to Abolish 3 out of 4 undecided voters the Death Penalty. He writes aunts, your cousins, your grandfa- He has deceived you by constantly are newspaper readers. thers and your grandmothers and under the name of Omar D. parading before your eyes the very Just for one moment, look away and may be reached through Half of all voters experience some their parents and their grandpar- small minority of fatted Negroes from the small minority that fi ll the indecision in the final week before ents have always been THE BUSI- Esther Brown, P.O. Box 1362, that he has deliberately fattened parade of “successful Blacks” and Lanett, AL 36863 Election Day. And 3 out of 4 of these EST AND THE HARDEST WORK- with wealth. These are the SMOKE- look at the vast majority. Look at potentially undecided voters are regular ERS ON THE PLANTATION, SCREEN NEGROES who are used the totality of their condition, and newspaper readers. That means in any generation after generation after to contradict the truth of the bond- if your eyes are truly open, you will given election, almost 40% of the generation. And still today you age that keeps down the vast major- be forced to conclude that they are Riley’s History Appreciated electorate is up for grabs in the final days own nowhere and yet you say that ity. These are used to feed you the indeed EITHER CURSED OR EN- of the campaign – and they’re reading Dear Editors: slavery is a thing of the past. Look story that there are no chains and SLAVED. newspapers.* around at all the construction that no restrictions on your progress, That’s why more and more winning I certainly did enjoy seeing the is going on, look at all the buildings because according to their mantra Ras Jahaziel candidates are making newspapers a part home of James and Fannie Riley’s that are going up to the sky and ask “IF I DID IT ANYBODY CAN DO www.rastafarivisions.com of their campaign team. home in the paper – We did have a your-self who owns them. Look IT”. It is time to think. Ask yourself street named for them but was re- named some years ago. It was named Riley Street in their DELIVER YOUR LOGO HERE honor. I do not think we have a Riley The Deadlline for sub- Street anymore. Thank you for The Original Grassroots Medium

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TALLAPOOSA COUNTY PROPERTY. SHERIFF’S REPORT 3.) A RESIDENT OF HWY 49 TALLAPOOSA COUNTY SOUTH, DADEVILLE FILED A Proven Leader in Service to Families and Community SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT A REPORT FOR THEFT OF PROPERTY. TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2008 Harris Funeral Home, Opelika, Alabama is a full service funeral home that has built 4.) A RESIDENT OF LOCUST an enduring reputation for sympathetic, courteous and professional service to all families. 1.) A RESIDENT OF MACE- STREET, ALEXANDER CITY TROUP COUNTY, GEORGIA DONIA ROAD, TALLAS- WAS ARRESTED AT THE (706) 812-1000 We off er a full range of services including special limousine & transport services, SEE WAS ARRESTED FOR ALEXANDER CITY POLICE funeral program design & printing, domestic & international shipping , pre-need CRIMINAL TRESPASS 3RD DEPARTMENT ON A WAR- Arrangements, caskets, vaults & urns, limousine service, obituary support, funeral AND TRANSPORTED TO THE RANT FOR FAILURE TO Lee County, Alabama services, cremations and and ftercare. Th e full-time services of a Notary Public are TALLAPOOSA COUNTY JAIL APPEAR CHILD SUPPORT 1-888-522-7847 available to our families whenever needed. WITHOUT INCIDENT. AND TRANSPORTED TO THE Jeffery Harris TALLAPOOSA COUNTY JAIL Jeff ery Allen Harris, owner is superbly qualifi ed and has demonstrated his ability 2.) A RESIDENT OF WALL WITHOUT INCIDENT. to serve both the grieving family as well as the community at large. Harris Funeral Home maintains membership STREET, TALLASSEE FILED in good standing with the Alabama Funeral Directors and Morticians Association, Incorporated, to which he was elected President at the 2007 Annual Convention. Harris Funeral Home has established itself as a proven leader in A REPORT FOR THEFT OF service to families and community. Wedowee Arrest Report For Week of February 29 – March 6, 2008 Race-Gender Composition CHARGE BLACK (Male) BLACK Female WHITE (Male) WHITE (Female) OTHER Harris Funeral Home, Opelika, Alabama Attempt To Elude Police 0 1 0 0 0 Failure To Appear 0 0 0 1 0 FTC 0 1 0 0 0 Sympathetic, Courteous and Professional Service Negotiating Worthless 00 1 00 Negotiable Instrument Reckless Endangerment 1 0 0 0 0 515 South 6th Street - P.O. Box 2206 - Opelika, AL 36801 Speeding 0 0 0 1 0 Ph: 334.749.6583 Fax: 334.749.6587 TOTALS 121 20 email: [email protected] TheThe PeoplesPeoples VVoiceoice AAfricanfrican AAmericanmerican WWeeklyeekly NNews,ews, FFriday,riday, MMarcharch 221,1, 22008008 A7 Insights & Opinons

way of being different. Playing GRIFFIN SPEAKS L.C.’s COMMENTARY loud, obnoxious and vulgar mu- sic for all to hear is another way What’s Done Injured? many choose to show their ma- turity. These individuals are de- termined not to acquiesce to the In The Dark demands of parents, schools, “Put a fi ghter in your corner” public safety, and society in Will Come To general. They wear and fl aunt their ignorance, uncouthness Light and generally outrageous be- L.C. Thornton havior with glee and do not have a clue how their current behavior will affect their future I Told You So decision-making.

As you observe the behavior Many residents, including par- of many of our youth, can you ents’ cringe with fear as they continue to say without any res- watch young thugs wearing ervation that my articles are too Gregg Griffin gang-related clothing slowly hard on them? infest and create havoc in their Growing up in Rocky Mount, North once peaceful, attractive and Carolina one of the things I remem- Call “Trip” Walton How many of you remember an safe neighborhoods. What con- article I wrote titled “Give the ber most were the elders, my par- cerns many of us is the fact that ents, neighbors and friends telling kids a break?” I recently re- most of the parents of these the kids: “What’s done in the dark visited the article and concluded young thugs are afraid to try to will come to light!” There would be that the content of this article is do anything about it. They are Mrs. Jessie Whitehead yelling out more on target than ever. the back of her door in Armstrong In Auburn/Momtgomery, Alabama afraid of their own kids. Why do you think they allow their chil- Homes: “O.K. now you all remem- Some people fi nd it extremely dren to wear clothing and fl ash ber what’s done in the dark will diffi cult to pass judgment on signs signifying they are part of come to light!” There would be Mrs. themselves, their children, oth- a gang? Why do you thing they Ruth Bowen telling her daughters they say he’s the best around er relatives, and their neighbor- allow their children to attend Sharon and Helen the same thing. hoods. Many of my articles are school dressed as if they are not devoid of self-assessment New York Governor Eliot Spitzer, attending a freak show? I will when I compose them for The who gained national recognition Cell # 334-524-5240 tell you why. They are afraid to People’s Voice. as he relentlessly pursued Wall insist their children dress oth- Street wrongdoing was caught on erwise and do not want to hurt If a people cannot come to a federal wiretap arranging to meet the children feelings a wee bit. grips with what is taking place with a high-priced hooker at The within their immediate fam- Mayfl ower Hotel in Washington, Educators are supposed to ily households, neighborhoods, D.C. last month. He was identifi ed teach these kids what they and cities, how can they expect as Client 9 on a telephone call con- need, not only for advancement outsiders to come in and as- fi rming plans to have the hooker in society, but how to peacefully travel from New York to Washing- sume responsibility for, and fi x exist in society. Educators are ton, where he had a hotel room re- www.waltonlaw.net the problems? The responsibil- also tasked with the unenviable served. Eliot Spitzer was identifi ed ity for fi xing problems directly job of assisting parents in in- as Client 9. linked to, and caused by said stilling in the same kids you see people must fall directly on loitering in malls, around con- My heart goes out to Eliot Spitzer’s Toll Free 1-866-321-3330 their shoulders. venience stores and on street family. It was so sad to see his wife corners rational ways of confl ict Silda standing by his side in total Sitting back and waiting for and problem-solving. embarrassment. Eliot Spitzer a someone else to assume re- fi rst term Governor apologized for sponsibility for correcting our For too long, parents of these his inappropriate behavior, and problems is counter-produc- described it as a private matter. “I out-of-control children have tive, self-serving and questions have acted in a way that violates my Will O. (Trip) Walton, III overlooked their behavior. Pre- our ability to manage our lives. obligation to my family and violates Catherine Moncus tending not to see what takes I am not saying a certain seg- my or any sense of right or wrong.” place gives one a pathetic excuse ment of society might not need for not addressing the problem. Offi ces in Auburn and Montgomery assistance from time to time as When I fi rst heard of the Gover- Society has not helped by not it attempts to fi x social and eco- nor’s actions with the hooker I was forcing parents of these kids nomic ills. stunned, but later I began to real- to take corrective action. The ize that what happened to the gov- The following language is required pursuant to Rule 7.2, Alabama Rules of Professional Conduct. No representa- message we are sending our Somewhere along the line, we ernor would have never happened tion is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed school offi cials goes as follows: if he had followed advice that was started thinking that giving our by other lawyers. Feed them, instill in them the given to me by my fi rst boss Dr. children more liberty to behave discipline I am incapable of giv- A.G. Gaston which was: “Don’t get in a manner contrary to expect- ing them at home, and if you the big head!” ed parent to child norms, family have some time left in the day, norms, neighbor norms, school educate them. You can still see that the Gover- norms and societal norms in nor has the “Big Head”. He was general, was tolerable. It is not Folks, we are paying dearly born and raised in the Bronx bor- diffi cult to see what that has be- for allowing children to take ough of New York City to real es- gotten. over our neighborhoods. Black tate tycoon Bernard Spitzer and men have allowed baggy pant, Ann Spitzer, an English literature Will someone please tell me professor. He attended Princeton head rag wearing thugs (their what criterion was used to as- University for his undergraduate offsprings) to usurp their au- certain if it was wise to aban- studies and Harvard University for thority in homes, schools and don control of our children? law school. He made a perfect score neighborhoods. Why are black We now have a crop of disobe- on the LSAT. It was at Harvard Law men allowing children to deface dient youths, with a thuggish School where he met his future neighborhoods, private and and gang mentality prowling wife Silda Wall Spitzer. After earn- public property with gang graf- neighborhoods, harassing the ing his law degree he joined one fi ti? Talk about a sad commen- public, disrupting schools and of the most prestigious law fi rms tary about the status of black generally acting like fools. We in the world, Paul Weiss, Rifkind, men. Many no longer have the Wharton & Garrison. Two years as a people had better take a guts to be what they pretend to later, he would join the Manhattan serious look at what our youth be-Men. district attorney’s offi ce to pursue are doing to our society and organized crime. He brought down themselves. Many are well on L.C. Thornton is a native of the Gabino family’s control over the way to destroying every- Randolph County, Alabama Manhattan’s garment and truck- thing in their path. Their mea- who now hails from Stone ing industries. I could go on and on sure of success is unique by any Mountain, Georgia and a about his successes. He defi nitely stretch of imagination. Entirely regular contributor to The has a very big head! I think he’s too many of them think wear- People’s Voice Weekly News. To read previous columns just sorry that he got caught. As of ing their pants so underwear visit his blog at lcthornton@ yesterday he was still walking with shows is a sign of accomplish- wordpress.com. email L.C. at his right hip on his shoulder. Well ment. Defacing public and pri- [email protected]. I don’t want to beat a dead horse vate property with gang graffi ti and a dead horse he is, but I want is another sign of achievement. to now focus on New York’s new Dropping out of school and governor David Patterson. forgoing education to them is a sign of defi ance and another Continued on Page A13

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A8 TThehe PPeopleseoples VVoiceoice AAfricanfrican AAmericanmerican WWeeklyeekly NNews,ews, FFriday,riday, MMarcharch 221,1, 22008008 Politics and Government Open Easter Sunday majority members and two minor- similar bill passed the Senate 33 HHappyappy ity members. However, the rules to 0. Most Alabamians carry more provide that in order to censure than the minimum limits. The leg- or expel a member the vote would islation will affect 10% of Alabama EEasteraster have to be 4 to 1. drivers and will cost them about INSIDE THE $25 more annually. When the committee met the week before the session began the vote Other important legislation on STATEHOUSE came down exactly as might be the legislators’ wish list include expected. The two minority mem- banning annual reappraisals of bers stood with their teammate property and allowing reappraisals By Steve Flowers Bishop. Therefore nothing was on real estate no more than once PARKER’S FOODS done. Partisan politics prevailed every four years. In addition, leg- SUPER MARKET over decorum. The message sent to islation is being pushed to require Alabama citizens, schoolchildren, immigrants to provide proof of SHOPPING LIST The legislative session is in full closer, eighteen to seventeen. They and throughout the world is that legal residency before receiving swing and is entering its sixth are divided into these two teams it is okay to hit someone you get some state benefi ts such as instate and they will not compromise or Hickory Smoked USDA Select Grain USDA Select Grain week. Legislators are facing mad at on the fl oor of the Alabama tuition at colleges. Proposals have Low Sodium Fed Beef Boneless Fed Beef Boneless daunting fi nancial problems. They even speak or be civil to their op- Senate. In Alabama party fi ghts been offered to change the way ponents. COOK’S SHANK RIB EYE SIRLOIN TIP are striving to balance both the supersede protocol. Alabama’s transportation infra- PORTION HAM STEAK ROAST general and education budgets, structure is implemented and an which are under duress from the Charles Bishop, a Republican from As the Legislature faces a litany effort is being made to require Walker County who was formerly national economic downturn. The of issues the Senate remains electronic verifi cation of liability .98 lb $6.98 lb $2.38 lb Education Trust Fund is especially a Democrat, slugged the unsus- divided along party lines. Much insurance. sensitive to an economic recession pecting Democratic leader Lowell like last year, the House is working Barron on the last day of the ses- because its main source of revenue diligently to address the problems The House has passed a proposed Good For Snacks Self-Basting Young Great For Casseroles derives from sales and income sion last year. Both sides were on on their plate and the Senate has constitutional amendment that Red, Black or White edge from the acrimony pervasive Roast Rite or Mississippi taxes. become a logjam. The budget would set up a rainy day savings PRIDE OF THE SWEET throughout the three month ses- solutions will more than likely be account for the state’s General SEEDLESS sion. It was probably not a total FARM TURKEY POTATOES Even though the legislature is dealt with towards the end of the Fund. The proposed amendment GRAPES BREAST wrestling with monumental money surprise that Bishop’s frustration session. would use funds from a savings ac- problems and a myriad of vital with constantly being on the losing count made up of oil and gas rev- $1.38 lb .48 lb issues the one constant question I side would surface. Bishop’s tem- In the meantime, the House has enues to establish the account. If $1.28 lb am asked is what happened to the per is legendary. He does not like passed legislation to raise the this proposed amendment receives Senator who punched his fellow to lose nor does he like not getting minimum amount of automobile fi nal passage in the Senate it must 5 lB BAG 16 - 18 Oz. 2 LB Loaf Kraft Senator in the face on the fl oor of his way. The punch was caught by liability insurance that motorists be approved in a statewide vote. Selected Varieties Original or 2% Milk the Senate. The answer is nothing. television cameras and seen round must purchase. The last time it DOMINO the world. It gave the state a black was raised was 1983. It was my See you next week. SUGAR KRAFT VELVEETA eye to say the least. The titanic struggle that exists freshman year in the legislature. BBQ SAUCE CHEESE in the Senate revolves around It created a titanic battle between Steve Flowers is Alabama’s party politics. There are pres- The result evolved to a resolution the trial lawyers and insurance leading political columnist. 2 for $4.00 .88 ea $3.88 ea ently twenty-three Democrats and befi tting the divide in the Sen- companies. The prevailing issue His column appears weekly twelve Republicans in the state’s ate. When the majority organized was tort reform and any incremen- in 70 Alabama newspapers. upper chamber. Three of the and set the rules last year an tal change instigated a tumultuous Steve served 16 years in the 18-19 Oz Gallon Democrats organize and vote with ethics committee was formed. It fi ght. You can tell the issue has State Legislature. He may be Selected Varieties Selected Varieties WE WILL Republicans. So the split is twenty was given very little deference or subsided because the current bill reached at www.stevefl ow- BETTY thought. It was comprised of three BE OPEN to fi fteen. Originally it was even passed the House 82 to 0 and a ers.us. 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I can show you how to turn that LOST are dishes that her grandmoth- or steak and gravy, served with REVENUE into ADDED INCOME with an ATM Don Hardy works at Trenidad er taught her how to prepare, a variety of vegetables includ- for YOUR PLACE OF BUSINESS. CALL ME ... Benham in LaGrange. But after such as the Red Velvet, Choco- ing, cabbages, green beans, col- Th eere’sre’s NO CONTRACTS TO SIGN YOU SHARE IN THE REVENUE SSomethingomething We also SELL credit card machines BLACKONOMICS: IInn IItt FForor YYou!ou! NOT LEASE them! ITS CHEAPER. James Clingman, Jr. The Politics Of Fear Let’s Do This! MILES T. LEE MERCHANT SERVICES, INC. and Loathing 478.361.3358 another; they continue the “dirty physiological needs like air, that we tricks” made famous by Nixon and “can’t see,” as Jill Scott put it in her his crew; and they exhibit such a timely and timeless song, “My Pe- high level of hypocrisy with their tition.” Maslow said we also need “do as I say, not as I do” paradigm, water, a constant body tempera- WHHATAT’S MIISSINGSSING FRROMOM THHISIS PIICTURECTURE? the latest case being that of the ture and, oh yes, that other essen- Governor of New York. And these tial known as food. We can update are the folks we elect to public of- Maslow’s words by calling these fi ce, the ones we put in charge of life things groceries, rent or mortgage DDreamream HHomeome in the U.S. and its locales. Who’s payments, and utilities. By James Clingman Jr. crazy in this scenario? Do we really believe they will make things better Second to our basic needs are safety Have you noticed the intensity, the for us? needs, which kick in only after our urgency, and yes, the expediency physiological needs are satisfi ed. in the political arena these days? Six years ago we were deluged with In other words, fear is cast aside PPleasureleasure BBoatoat All of the swagger, chest-bumping, the notion that we were somehow when it comes to feeding ourselves conniving, and hate-fi lled speech vulnerable to an attack by Iraq’s and our families. One writer says, by the talking heads and pundits Sadaam Hussein; now we are told “Adults have little awareness of really let us know what this politi- to fear a nuclear attack by Iran with their security needs except in times cal game is all about. If you look be- a weapon they don’t even have. We of emergency or periods of disor- neath the sound-bites and the fl ow- should also be afraid of terrorists ganization in the social structure ery speeches you cannot help but coming to this country and blow- (such as widespread rioting [or notice the seedy side, the down and ing us up, you know, like the coin- explosions in buildings]). Children dirty side, the ire and animus, the cidental bombing of the recruiting often display the signs of insecurity angst, and the ultimate aphrodisi- station in New York City that oc- and the need to be safe.” What a acs: money and power. Of course, curred so close to Bush’s endorse- telling statement. we are on the sidelines cheering ment of McCain. Their message is, for our “team” while our purported “be afraid; be very afraid.” Are we really just a bunch of chil- S U V “teammates” are busy playing the dren, afraid of the big bad boogey political game to its fullest. One Continuation of the fear strategy man called terrorism? Are we de- team will win the prize. What will is McCain’s only hope to win the pending upon Bush and McCain to Black people win? Presidency. With George’s help, “protect” us, to pat us on our heads Anniston-Administrative Office McCain plans to keep stoking the and make it all better? What a sad 1731 Noble Street Anniston, AL 36201 Roanoke fi re of fear and trepidation. He is state of affairs for supposedly intel- 4479 Highway 431 N Jacksonville Ohatchee “At The River” Of course, that last question was (256) 237-2113 1204 Church Ave SE Indian Village Plaza rhetorical, that is, unless someone positioning himself as the only one ligent adults who are willing to sup- 1-800-642-1220 Roanoke, AL 36274 Jacksonville, AL 36265 Ohatchee, AL 36271 (334) 863-8902 has an answer for it other than the who can protect us from the fear- press their physiological needs for [email protected] (256) 435-5741 (256) 892-7129 usual symbolic ones. Viewing the some Iranians and what they are their safety needs. politicians from President George now calling “Al-Queada in Iraq,” Your savings federally insured by NCUA to at least $100,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the US Government on down, along with their cronies the group that was not in Iraq prior Maslow was right in his needs as- and detractors, discloses a great to the big lie told by the neo-cons sessment; he was also right when deal about how ruthless some of and then convincingly perpetrated he said, “If the only tool you have these folks are. It shows how hypo- by Colin Powell. What chutzpah is a hammer, you tend to see every critical some of them are and how these guys and gals have. Or, is it problem as a nail.” That’s Bush- PEOPLE‛S VOICE CRYPTOGRAM they would stop at nothing to help plain old deceitfulness, loathing for McCain model. According to them, Can you solve the cryptogram below, and identify this famous female their team win. those on the opposite side, and an every problem we have is grounded Civil Rights Activist, Statewoman and Educator from Texas? unquenchable thirst for power and in fear of those they call our en- A close look will reveal the nature money? emies, thus, all they have to offer as of some of these so-called political a solution to the problem is war and “PZQTQ HX DF FEXPMIUQ HD PZQ GMPZ FB leaders as they lie, cheat, and steal This idea that all they have to do more war, maybe for the next 50- better than most of those in jail for is frighten the timid U.S. populace 100 years, as McCain intimated we WFRDJ GQFGUQ SZF MTQ GFFT FT OQOEQTX FB doing so. The raw hate and disdain and they can have another four or would be in Iraq. I guess so, now OHDFTPW JTFRGX PZMP ZMTL SFTA MDL GTQGMTM- they espouse on television shows is eight years of rule says a great deal that we have spent $785 million to second to none. The way some of about the so-called “American peo- build a new embassy compound in PHFD IMDDFP IRTQ.” them have even run across the fi eld ple.” Are we really that scared? Is Iraq, the largest and most expen- to the other team, and taken the our main political priority centered sive U.S. Embassy in the world! — EMTEMTM VFTLMD playbook with them, is utterly dis- on being protected from rogue ______gusting. They have no conscience; states that we could wipe off the We will never reach our collective but that’s politics, right? face at the fl ick of a switch? “purpose-fulfi lling” stage, called Plain: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z self-actualization, if we stay on our Cipher: M E I L Q B J Z H V A U O D F G K T X P R N S C W Y Some of these characters display In answer to that question I refer present political road of fear and despicable behavior by saying ter- you to Abraham Maslow’s Hierar- loathing. ANSWER FOUND ELSEWHERE IN THIS ISSUE OF THE PEOPLE’S VOICE rible things about their opponents; chy of Needs Model, which says our they tell outright lies about one fi rst and most basic priorities are A10 TThehe PPeopleseoples VVoiceoice AAfricanfrican AAmericanmerican WWeeklyeekly NNews,ews, FFriday,riday, MMarcharch 221,1, 22008008

and his family moved to Atlanta, where they have lived since. Obituaries Jimmy was a Heating and Air-Condi- tioning Engineer, an occupation that he enjoyed as it allowed him to meet HHere’sere’s MyMy CardCard … and help others. Jimmy leaves behind his life partner,  Nadine Kiah; their children, Tiara “Courteous Professional Service” Weaver and Isaiah Weaver of Rex, “Where The Finest Dignified Service Costs No More” Georgia, daughter Candi Weaver, his WEAVER loving mother, Thelma Vaughn of Juanita Harrell Wadley, Alabama; four brother: Tony Spradley (Jackie) of Lithonia, Geor- Funeral Director/Embalmer gia, James Weaver of Lawrenceville, Notary Public, Counselor Wright’s Funeral Home Georgia; Howard Weaver of Brook- lyn Park, Minnesota, Tremayne (706) 884-1092 1395 North Central Avenue Vaughn (Marion) of Bowdon, Geor- gia, and his only sister, Delila Weaver Alexander City, Alabama 35010 of Baltimore, Maryland. Jimmy also leaves behind four aunts, West Georgia Mortuary Gregory Wright Corzetta Wright Phone: 256.234.6355 Mae Washington (Charlie) of Portage, 1408 Hamilton Road, LaGrange, GA 30240 Indiana, Brunette Burden (Kenny) of Owners Fax: 256.329.8317 Roanoke, Alabama, Drucilla James (Willie) of Wadley, Alabama, and Se- anomi Bassett of Detroit, Michigan; six uncles Cozell Swint and Russell Weaver both of Wadley, Alabama, Tom Swint of Atlanta, Georgia, Ralph Taking care of you Weaver, Raymond Weaver and Rich- ard Weaver all of Detroit, Michigan. Jimmy Ray Weaver is our first priority Jimmy also leaves to mourn, a loving grandfather, J.W. Weaver of Wadley, Funeral services for Mr. Jimmy Ray Alabama, two special cousins, Ty- Weaver, 46, a resident of Rex, Geor- rone and Darrell Battle, of Atlanta, gia, who passed away March 16, Georgia and a host of nieces, neph- 2008, at Emory University at Craw- ews, cousins, other loving relatives ford Long Hospital, in Atlanta, Geor- and friends. gia, are being conducted on Satur- day, March 22, 2008 at 12:00 noon, Funeral Services for the late Mr. from Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Weaver are being provided by Clark Highway 77, Wadley, Alabama, with Memorial Funeral Services, 252 La- Reverend Cornelius Reese, Pastor Fayette Highway, Roanoke, Alabama oficiating and burial following im- 36274, Phone: 334-863-4885, Fax mediately in the adjoining cemetery 334-863-6062. When you lose a loved one, taking care of them is your fi rst priority. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. ...Our priority is you. Mr. Jimmy Ray Weaver was born to the union of the late A.C. 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This is one Weldon Johnson, and others tional Urban League, which she March 21, 1965 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. leads march of the reasons why they cannot essentially began the movement represented at the United States from Selma to Montgomery, Ala., for voting rights. get a real job, because they are called the Harlem Renaissance Commission for UNESCO. She too lazy to get an education. In with readings and speeches. retired from the New York City order for you to lead on the out- In a time, when Africa Library in 1967. March 22, 1898 - J.W. Smith patents lawn sprinkler. side of the home, you must fi rst Americans were being hung, and In 1981, Regina Anderson know how to lead on the inside were considered to be less than said in an interview, looking at March 23, 1873 - Slavery abolished in Puerto Rico. of your home. In addition, do a human being. In a time when the progress of African Ameri- we as African American were not think because that you may cans in theater arts, “It gives me March 24, 1837 - Canada gives African American citizens William Luchi hold an offi ce in your religious considered unintelligent, Regina a great deal of personal satisfac- institution, that you have it go- Anderson was building and tion to have lived to see much the right to vote. Let me share with you what ing on, because you do not. accomplishing her vision and of what we and other pioneers we as men can learn and accom- Regina Anderson was a dream. She was a great woman worked to achieve becoming a March 25, 1843 - Explorer Jacob Dodson sets out in plish with a good woman by our professional librarian in New and lady, because her vision and reality. However, we need more Search of the Northwest Passage. side. York City; her Master of Library dream is still carrying on, I know and more opportunities for our Now if we stop thinking that Science was from Columbia this, because I have seen some of actors, writers, and directors.” they are beneath us, and start al- University. She also studied at her work, fi rst hand, in the city She was truly a pioneer, and one March 26, 1872 - Thomas J. Martin patents fi re extin- lowing them to be what God has Wilberforce University in Ohio so nice that they named it twice. great lady. guisher. allowed them to be, our helpers and the University of Chicago. When you have a vision and Regina Anderson died in Os- and partners we can get a lot ac- In her role as a librarian for a dream, and truly believe in it, sining New York, in 1993. March 16, 1911 - William H. Lewis becomes U.S. assis- complished. God will send someone who sees the New York Public Library, tant attorney general. However, we are too busy and as an individual, Regina An- your vision and dream, and what By the way, Regina Anderson telling ourselves that we are derson sponsored and promoted you are attempting to accom- was one of ten African American better than they are and all they many artists and projects in the plish to assist you but keep this women whose contributions March 27, 1930 - Of the 116,000 African Americans in are good for is sex... That is a moment known as the Harlem in mind, you must fi rst believe were recognized at the 1939 professional positions, more than two-thirds were teachers sad commentary of how you Renaissance. Keep this in mind, in you, and then others will World’s Fair in New York. or ministers. think about your mother, sister, that all of this accrued at the believe in you... that is where the I just want to share this daughter or even your wife. height of racism against African domino affect begins. thought with you concerning this Back in the earlier time of Americans in the land of the Regina Anderson helped election period. If you think that March 28, 1870 - Jonathan S. Wright becomes fi rst Black this country, women played a free. There is no reason why you found the Krigwa Players [later this race with Senator Clinton state Supreme Court justice in South Carolina. very active and important part in cannot accomplish your dream. the Negro Experimental The- and Senator Obama is not about creating this society, especially Yes, it may be diffi cult, but not atre or Harlem Experimental race, you are sleeping through the African American women, impossible, and if you really Theatre] with W.E.B. Dubois. a revolution. In addition, in my such as Regina Anderson, an believe it, you will achieve. She helped it fi nd a home in the favorite words, “You Need To educated and intelligent woman, Regina Anderson, Ethel Ray basement of the 135th Street Get a Clue” and I said, woman. By the some Nance, and Gwendolyn Bennett Public Library in Harlem, and standards, from what I have seen made their apartment available Regina Anderson wrote several Contact Information: Conceive, and witnessed with most of these as a salon or meeting place of plays under her pseudonym Believe, Achieve It, Inc., P.O. southern men without any back- the artists and intellectuals of Urala Trelling. Box 675, Evans, Georgia 30809 bone, she most defi nitely would the Harlem Renaissance. It was In 1926, Regina Anderson Phone: 706-955-4219 intimidate them. Most of them at a dinner on March 21, 1924, married William T. Andrews, a Email: [email protected] MOST WANTED: do not think when they speak, which Anderson, Nash and Ben- New York State Assembly repre- because if they did, they would nett urged Charles Johnson to sentative. not have such a deep southern organize, that W.E.B. Dubois, Regina Anderson worked To make Save Every Penny you can at the Gasoline Pump 2. 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TAURUS: APR 21 - MAY 20 LEO: JUL 21 - AUG 20 SCORPIO: OCT 21 - NOV 20 AQUARIUS: JAN 21 - FEB 20 What you’re trying to do now will As the parasites that have haunted Security issues, and worn out beliefs Who said that your life depends on take longer than you expect it to. you slowly disappear, you see that the make you afraid to take any risks. this? Your so-called perfect job and/ Refusing to see this will mess up a company we keep makes a huge dif- The truth is you could walk away or your mediocre relationship aren’t good thing. Instead of forcing life to ference. New relationships are much from this any time you want to. Your where it’s at. Clinging to either one bend to your will, try to understand more rewarding. Your true worth life belongs to you. Start dreaming will place limits on your future and that things go better when you stop is now shining through the eyes of about who you really are and what your fulillment. Don’t be afraid to let pushing. those who truly appreciate you. you really want. it all go.

GEMINI: MAY 21 - JUN 20 VIRGO: AUG 21 - SEP 20 SAGITTARIUS: NOV 21 - DEC 20 PISCES: FEB 21 - MAR 20 Your life has taken off on a diff er- Letting go of someone, or having to If you’re hanging around waiting for When we want something too much, ent tangent. This new pathway is igure out how to keep them around someone to see the light, don’t get we push it away. Instead of running far more exciting to you than what is an item. Don’t waste time thinking stuck on the idea that they will. There around trying to make this happen you’ve had to do in the past. Keep about how you’re going to do this. are plenty of ish in the sea. Putting you’ll do better if you go with the pursuing the new vision but don’t ig- What will be will be. Nothing you do up with this nonsense is preventing low. Forcing the issue implies that nore the old one. Both of them need will ever change the fact that fate de- you from exploring other options. you need to control it. Relax. This your time and attention. termines everything. will work if it’s meant to. A12 TThehe PPeopleseoples VVoiceoice AAfricanfrican AAmericanmerican WWeeklyeekly NNews,ews, FFriday,riday, MMarcharch 221,1, 22008008 Community Missionary Baptist Restraints

Church (Valley) to honor Pastor Restraints have been minimized today. Many Christians use the bi- ble as a description and conclude and Mrs Core early in April it’s their responsibility to become socially and politically active, so they can improve and advance the social and moral issues. They believed this would solve earth’s problems. That’s not Restraints. Did God send Jesus Christ to fi x the world? Or was it preparation Soul & Spirit for His Kingdom, which is not of this world?

SUNDAY Melvin Brown, LaGrange, GA Once again, you are supposed to vote and pray for people in au- SCHOOL Canaan God is so omnipotent and because thority. Yes, there will always be of my free will, no restraints will people trying to infl uence nations Missionary be placed on me by Him. Howev- (Government) in the name of reli- er, He will allow them due to sin. gion. God wants us to love every- WINTER QUARTER body and do good to all people, Baptist Church What is a restraint? A restraint willingly at opportune times. A Synopsis of the Winter is a means of force, holding back As Christians, we should not get Quarter Sunday School Les- with force or control. entangled in world affairs, it be- sons for 2008. God loves us so and with that in ing a distraction and mis-guid- Who Will Be Faithful mind, this observation proves ance. The mission of Christians is that God is self-giving and free- to do the work of the Lord. A true by Joe M. Sprinkle dom to all. Is what exposes us to Christian with restraints will not draw nearer or farther away. get involved in politics unless a God was faithful to His covenant The Community Missionary Baptist Church in Valley, Alabama invite word from God has been spoken. people Israel during the monar- Choose! God has no need to force chy, during the exile, and after you to share with them in honoring their Pastor and Family, on the To speak truth whether contro- 18th Pastor’s Anniversary April 6, 2008, at 3:00 pm Eastern Standard us to change. Never will He vio- the exile. David, Solomon, Josiah, late His will. He can’t lie. In oth- versy arises. Be careful and watch Daniel and his friends, Haggai, Time. The Special Guests for that day will be Pastor Robert L. Jones, er words, it’s not God’s nature. what we are facing now. This is Nehemiah, and Ezra each played Jr., and the Pleasant View Baptist Church of Salem, Alabama. mediocrity compared to what is a role in helping Israel be faithful Restraints apply to you and pow- going to happen. to God’s covenant. They helped Come and help us celebrate! er has been given by the Holy maintain symbols of God’s cove- Spirit. We are going to face two great en- nant relationship, they set faith- tities. Some of you have forgotten ful examples, and they exhorted Think about all those years, when about Jerusalem, which will soon others to obey God’s covenant. Seroyer To Keynote Women’s Day you were out of the ark of safety. become the center of attention They were exemplary (despite Mario McDaniel, Pastor He never begged or cried insist- world-wide. stumbles by some) in living out ing you worship Him. No, He God’s covenant relationship. Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, at Hopewell Baptist Church wants you to come to Him boldly During your prayer time, pray for Roanoke (Welch) Alabama Invites You and humble ourselves, accepting Jerusalem. The new covenant has given the To Consider Canaan.... Women’s Department of The Bowen East District Wom- the free will of love. church a wonderful and special Hopewell Baptist Church to I will briefl y give you hindsight relationship with God through en’s Convention. Mrs. Seroyer Itinerary For March, 2008 stage Women’s Day Event is a member of the Centerview Then the power of restraint will about this conquest, the most Jesus Christ. May the actions and be your primal focus. Pretty critical times in human histo- words of these Old Testament Baptist Church, Camphill, Annual Spring Revival Services T-P-V Staff Reports powerful don’t you think? Our ry. Put up your guards with re- characters in this quarter’s les- where Reverend Gary Hardy straints. Get ready to face the two Wadley, Alabama pastors. Savior, Jesus knew this. Every sons continue to inspire God’s Canaan Missionary Baptist Church time Satan came to Him, the most powerful political fi gures in people to maintain, deepen, and invites you to share with them in An- The Hopewell Baptist Church the world. nual Spring Revival Services, to be held will celebrate it’s Annual Wom- power of restraints was released restore their new-covenant rela- Mary Ammons, of Mount Pis- through God. He did the will of tionships with their Lord. during the week of Monday - Friday, en’s Day on Sunday, April 6, march 10-14. Services begin each eve- gah Baptist Church, will serve the Father. A volunteer act by I mention two: one will be The 2008. The program begins at as Mistress Of Order. Music for man is when God displays an Beast, the other a false prophet. Unit 1: March ning at 6:45 PM. Th e Guest Revivalist is Reverend Bobby L. Palmore, Sr., pas- 2:00 pm C.S.T. The theme is the program will be provided by omnipotence only imparted by a Both denouncing Christ, a ter- Signs of God’s Covenant tor of Frist Baptist Church, Roosevelt “Christian Women Empowered the guest choir from Centerview response to each person desires. rible thing to do. A mechanism City (Birmingham), Alabama. in “Spreading the Good Name From now on, all your knowing of trickery by deception will These lessons focus on three Baptist Church, and guest ush- of Jesus”. (Ephesians 6:11-18). becomes a state of being of stead- move the hearts of men, through kings (among many) during the Annual Holy Week Services ers will serve from Greater Pine The Theme Song for this mo- fastness. Another level has en- promises and manifestations, af- time of the monarchy: David, Hill Baptist Church, LaFayette. terward, reverting or breaking a mentous occasion is “If The tered your life and credibility is Solomon, and Josiah. Annual Holy Week Services for no longer the status quo. truce. Churches of East Central Alabama Lord Needs Somebody, Corner guests include: Presi- Send Me, I’ll Go” Lesson 1: (March 2 The Ark will begin here on March 21st at dents, Vice Presidents, Matron All glory belongs to God. Never In doing so, this will wreck havoc Comes to Jerusalem 1 Chronicles 7:00pm. Reverend Jerone Fannin, Counselors, Ministers’ Wives, ever let self-promotion take pri- worldwide. 15:1–3, 14–16, 25–28). The ark Pastor of Rock Mills Baptist Church The guest speaker is Faye Se- Youth Directors, and Deacon- ority, Church folks. of the covenant was a symbol will bring the Evening Message, cli- royer, Second Vice-President of ess. Continued on Next Page of God’s presence among His maxing on Easter Sunday Morning, people. David brought the ark to March 23rd at 5:00am, at the Beth- Jerusalem with great pomp, cer- lehem Baptist church, Reverend W. emony, and loud music to restore Hm. Trammell, Pastor. Reverend Emmett Johnson, Wedowee, AL this symbol to its proper place Dr. A.L. Parkmond, Sr., of the Sweet Event of prominence in Israel’s wor- Home Baptist Church will bring the ship. In our worship under the Morning Message. We ask for your May I Have A Word With You? new covenant, the Lord’s Supper prayers and support. On Friday eve- Calendar is the greatest symbol of God’s ning (21st) we would like to encour- In Search Of Bible Truth presence among His people. age all Members, Deacons and Ush- ers to please come out. unknowingly slip into Human beings do not want to Lesson 2: (March 9 God Makes Where did Christmas originate? worshipping this so- called Jesus. From the Bible or paganism? What obey God (Rom. 8:7). They would Deliverance Temple Church a Covenant with David 1 Chron- Pastor McDaniel In Revival This is what was happening to the rather follow their own “imagi- icles 17:1–4, 6–15). One of the is the real origin of Santa Claus— Corinthians. Of The Living God most important covenants in mistletoe—Christmas trees—holly nation.” They do not understand 779 Strozier Street Sunday, March 30th through that God wants their lives to go the Bible is God’s covenant with Wednesday, April 2nd, Pastor Mc- wreaths—and the custom of ex- People can worship in ways that rep- Roanoke, Alabama David. In this covenant God Daniel will be in Revival at The First changing gifts? Many are con- resent things that are far different “well.” He wants happiness, joy promised to make David’s name Baptist Church, in Montgomery, cerned about putting “Christ back than what they sincerely believe or and blessings to fl ow into people’s Youth AppreciaƟ on great and to establish his throne Alabama. Reverend E.B. Morris, is into Christmas.” Was He ever there? intend. Bible “believers” today can lives. All these are the results of Deliverance Temple Church will forever. Despite the lack of faith- pastor. We ask for your prayers. Here are the stunning answers! think that they are worshipping the obeying Him. sponsor “Youth Appreciation” on fulness to God’s covenant on the true Savior when they are really wor- Sunday, March 16, at11:00am. BY DAVID C. PACK part of David’s descendants, God shipping a false savior—ANOTHER God inspired Moses to warn par- The Guest Speaker is Minster kept His covenant promises by JESUS! The entirety of traditional ents of the grave responsibility Curtis McGhee of Anniston, AL raising up Jesus Christ. Upon His Contact Canaan: “Another Jesus” Christianity is actually worshipping Rev. Mario F. McDaniel, Pastor that they have in what and how death, resurrection, and ascen- Nimrod/Saturn/Molech/Baal. The sion, Jesus fulilled the promise Home Phone: 256-782-0710 they teach their children. Notice Women’s Empowerment Week- Cell Phone: 256-453-4285 There is another problem with the modern mother/child “Mary/Jesus” His instruction in Deuteronomy to David by assuming David’s idea of “putting Christ back in Christ- emphasis, including the worshipful end Offi ce Number: 334-885-6348 6:1, 6-7, 20-21, 25: “Now these Deliverance Temple Church is throne. Pastor McDaniel’s Offi ce Hours: Wednesday, mas”—and it is big! The “Jesus” that adoration of Mary by millions, is a from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm is the focus of this season is NOT the parallel with Nimrod and his mother, are the commandments…which sponsoring a Women’s “Empow- Lesson 3: (March 16 God Calls (please make an appointment) true Jesus Christ of the Bible! Semiramis, that cannot be missed. the LORD your God commanded erment Weekend” to be held Sat- Solomon to Build the Temple 1 Email Address: pastor_McDaniel@Yahoo. to teach you, that you might do urday, March 29th beginning at Chronicles 28:5–10, 20, 21). Part com Most have been taught that there Here is the point of what is being them in the land where you go 10:30am. of the Davidic covenant involved Church Address: 7485 County Road #278, is only one Jesus Christ. But God’s explained. Many speak of “putting to possess it…And these words, The Guest sepaker is First Lady David’s son building God’s house Roanoke (Welch), Alabama Word speaks of a counterfeit, and Mailing Address: Post Offi ce Box 1015, Christ back into Christmas.” This is which I command you this day, Carol J. Momoh of Overcomer’s (1 Chronicles 17:12). Solomon this substitute Christ is identifi able heard every year from thousands of shall be in your heart: And you was called by God to fulill this Roanoke, Alabama 36274 Christain International Church Church Voice: 334-885-6297 in history. The proof? The apostle pulpits and elsewhere. But the true shall teach them diligently unto of Stone Mountain, Georgia prediction. We too must seek to Paul warned of “another Jesus.” Fax: 334-885-6943 Christ was never there! Just as a per- your children, and shall talk of On Sunday, March 30, at ind the work to which God has son cannot go back into a room that gifted and called us to further Church Website: Grasp what is at stake here! he had never entered, Jesus Christ them when you sit in your house, 11:00am the Guest speaker will His kingdom. www.canaanbaptist.us cannot be “put back” into an event and when you walk by the way, be Co-Pastor Debbie Darden of First, consider Paul’s entire intro- that He has never been in, and that and when you lie down, and when The New Hope Church, Franklin, Lesson 4: (March 23 God Fulills duction as he sets the stage for the He in fact hates! (Again, see Mark you rise up…And when your son GA His Promises 2 Chronicles 6:12– warning that follows: “But I fear, lest 7:7.) The Jesus that these preachers asks you in time to come, say- Everyone is invited to come and 17; Luke 24:44–49). Solomon by any means, as the serpent [Satan] and religionists have in mind is an- ing, What mean the testimonies, share with us went on to build and dedicate beguiled Eve through his subtilty, other Christ, one with another gos- and the statutes, and the judg- the temple. This is an example so your minds should be corrupted pel, another spirit—the Christmas ments, which the LORD our God of how God keeps His covenant from the simplicity that is in Christ” spirit!—bringing totally different has commanded you? Then you Heard Wesley United promises. In the New Testa- (II Cor. 11:3). doctrines and teachings. ment Jesus identiies himself as shall say unto your son, We were Methodist Church, the replacement for the earthly Now for the actual warning in the next Can you see the connection? Pharaoh’s bondmen in Egypt; Franklin, Georgia temple. God and the Lamb will verse: “For if he that comes preaches and the LORD brought us out of be our temple in the heavenly Je- If you’re ANOTHER JESUS, whom we have What Should You Do? Egypt with a mighty hand…And it Family & Friends Day at Heard rusalem (Revelation 21:22). not preached, or if you receive an- shall be our righteousness, if we Wesley UMC other spirit, which you have not re- Finally, let’s examine what God observe to do all these command- Lesson 5: (March 30) Josiah Renews ceived, or another gospel, which you ments before the LORD our God, You are cordially invited to at- Age 50, told His people they should do tend our annual Family & Friends the Covenant 2 Chronicles 34:15, 18, have not accepted, you might well as He has commanded us.” 19, 25–27, 29, 31–33). Sometimes bear with him” (II Cor. 11:4). The and the way they ought to teach Day at the Heard Wesley United covenants are broken and relation- their children. Methodist Church in Franklin, Corinthians seemed to “bear with God took Israel out of Egypt— ships need to be restored. This was this” without much resistance. GA, with Rev. Ralph L. Thompson, the case with ancient Judah when Recall Jeremiah 7:31, where God from slavery—out of the customs Jr., Pastor, Sunday, March 9th at God’s Word was ignored and forgot- Paul, under inspiration of the true Je- condemned Israel for burning of the world around them and re- 2:30 p.m. Rev. Staff ord Dudley ten. When the book of the law was sus Christ of the Bible, was moved to their children in the Valley of vealed His Law to them. He does & the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, rediscovered in the days of Josiah, record the peril of unwittingly follow- Tophet. Eight verses earlier (vs. not want His people going back to Newnan, GA will be our special You guests. that king repented and sought to ing “another Jesus.” Consider. Most 23-24), God had made plain what the traditions, customs and ways have the Jewish people recommit have probably never remotely con- from which He has called them. themselves to learning God’s Word He requires: “But this thing com- Please come and worship with sidered the idea of a false Jesus for manded I them, saying, Obey My and following God’s covenant. Simi- even a moment—that there is such a us! need a voice, and I will be your God, and When all of the interconnected larly, God’s Word can come to be thing as a wrong, different and “false traditions, fi lled with the symbol- neglected and forgotten today. With Christ” (Matt. 24:23-24)— called you shall be My people: and walk EASTER CELEBRATION AT biblical illiteracy growing in the you in all the ways that I have ism of worshipping an ancient HEARD WESLEY UMC “another Jesus.” In the past, this “Je- pagan, humanly devised god, are church, we too need to rededicate sus” has even corrupted the think- commanded you, that it may be ourselves to mature Bible study. ing of true Christians. This much is well unto you. But they hear- taught, this is not worshipping You are invited to an Easter Pro- plain. But the “subtilty” of how this kened not…but walked…in the true Creator. gram at the Heard Wesley Unit- can happen, and how it has occurred the imagination of their evil ed Methodist Church, Saturday, COLONOSCOPY March 22, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. in history, is so deceptive— so seduc- heart…” tive— that even true Christians can Rev. Ralph Thompson, Jr., pastor. 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Event Calendar (continued) OONENE BIGBIG HAPPYHAPPY What’s Done In The Dark There will be an Recitations of Eas- Extravaganza. All soloists, Continued From Page A7 ter Speeches, An Easter Egg Hunt choirs, and musical groups for the children with prize eggs, fun FFAMILYAMILY ALBUM…ALBUM… Governor Patterson took the oath and games. Come on out for an were invited to participate. of offi ce just after 1 P.M. in a cere- afternoon of worship, fellowship, The Reverend W. Gilmore, mony at the state Capitol in Albany, food and fun for all! Bring your Gospel Radio Personality, New York. He is the fi rst African kids, the neighbors’ kids and your served as the Emcee. TThehe PPeople’seople’s VVoiceoice American Governor of New York friends! and fi rst legally blind governor in At 2:00 pm on Sunday, March WWouldould LikeLike TToo SStarttart America. 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If it is by faith, your loy- 144,332,000 barrels; Exxon /Mo- Coger Hill C.M.E. Has alty to God has provided escape. bil, 130,082,000 barrels; Mara- thon/Speedway, 117,740,000 Vision to Build Finally, I’ll leave you these eight barrels; and Amoco,62,231,000 words, that can help solve most barrels. restraints we encounter: “I”, The members of Coger Hill “you”, “forgive”, “sorry”, “me”, Citgo gas is from South Amer- C.M.E. Church, Daviston, “am”, “love”, and “thank.” ica, from a Dictator who hates Alabama have received a vi- Americans. If you do the math sion from God to build a new They can end arguments, settle at $30/barrel, these imports Church building, and “plant disputes, and even bring peace. amount to over $18 BILLION! seeds” to build a Community We should always be ready to use (oil is now $90 - $100 a barrel) Complex in Daviston, Alabama, the phrase, “Thank you.” Here is to serve the Newsite, Daviston, the greatest one: “I love you”. Here are some large companies and Wadley communities. that do not import Middle East- God command us to love in spite. ern oil: One of the best ways to pour oil As we look into the future, we on troubled water is to say “I am Sunoco, 0 barrels; Conoco, 0 see a Christian Operated Child sorry”. We know we are supposed barrels; Sinclair, 0 barrels, B P/ Day Care Center, a Community to forgive and lay aside our pride. Phillips, 0 barrels; Hess, 0 bar- Social Hall, a Casual Café and a Say, “Forgive me”. Using these rels; ARC0, 0 barrels. Church building large enough words at the appropriate times MAGNOLIA PACKAGE STORE where folks don’t have to stand means no restraints are needed. Visit Sunoco.com, to retrieve a during services for a reason- list of the station locations near Stroll on Over to 600 East 10th St You are operating in the fruits of Th eere’sre’s able size funeral or Wedding. you. West Point, Georgia the spirit. SSomethingomething We acknowledge that this is a Luke 4: 3; 9-11; Gal 5:22; Mat- All of this information is avail- (706) 645-1629 thew 12:38 able from the Department of long journey, but we are ready Energy and each is required to Monday — Saturday to make the fi rst step. Love, IInn IItt FForor YYou!ou! state where they get their oil Melvin Brown and how much they are import- 10am — 9pm At 6:00pm on Saturday, March ing. 7, Coger Hill hosted a Music Georgia Lottery & Instant Tickets As Valencia’s strength fades, Christopher takes charge Liquor, Beer, Wine, Champagne She stopped and turned to face gay lover.” him. “Okay, fi ne, Christopher. Chrisopher’s mouth fl ew open: But don’t think I’m inviting you “What?” PLEASE DRINK into my house.” Valencia climbed “Yeah, you don’t even know the into the back of the limousine and half of it. It’s… I just…” Valencia RESPONSIBLY!! scooted into the corner. broke down, crying hysterically. “I “Don’t worry, I won’t bite you,” can’t take it, I just can’t do it!” Christopher chuckled. “Unless of “There, there,” Christopher said, course you want me to.” stroking her hair. “I’m here for “Ha ha, very funny,” Valencia you. Whatever you need me to do, said sarcastically. “Why is it that just say the word.” everything is over the top with But Valencia was inconsolable. Ask Deanna! you? Why can’t you drive yourself “Can you heal my son? Can you around? Why is it limousines make my husband faithful? ’Cause Real People. Real Advice !! and thousand-dollar shoes all the that’s what I need right now!” Ask Deanna! Is an advice column you can’t feel you.” In last week’s episode, after a time—” They rode in silence for a few known for its fearless approach to secure with heart-to-heart talk about their “Valencia, please don’t judge minutes before pulling up to reality-based subjects! your mate or down-low husbands, Mary “Well, after your son’s accident me,” Christopher said, cutting her the house. Christopher saw the your friends. Your foolish tongue Ann arranged a ride home for she called me to reconcile,” short. “I’ve worked hard, and now construction workers outside has caused you to lose your relation- Valencia from the hospital Christopher explained. “We talked; I’m in a position to live a certain trying to repair the damage. “How Dear Deanna: ship and your friend. The only thing — with Christopher. she accepted my offer, and I’m lifestyle. I’m not going to apologize is the fi x-up process going?” I’m in college and me and my peers you can do is apologize to both par- helping her get things back on to you or anybody else because of “I don’t really know. I haven’t have the same issues. We’re short ties and ask your boyfriend for an- been home to supervise anything,” Valencia didn’t know whether track.” it.” on money, have to do odd jobs to buy other chance. If he says no and goes Valencia said before getting out. to stay or walk away when she “Well, good for you,” Valencia “You’re right,” Valencia agreed. gas and we pool our money to buy with your buddy, then you learned a “Thanks for the ride. I’d better go saw Christopher get out of the quipped. “Now, if you’ll excuse me, “I’m sorry. It’s just been so hard on food. Things are working out with valuable lesson and if they’ll do this see if I have running water so I can limousine. “What are you doing I have to go and catch a cab…” me with Jonathon and the house, the exception of one friend that isn’t in your face, you didn’t need them try to take a shower and get some here?” she asked. Valencia tried to walk away, but and then Rich.” pulling her load. She rides in the car anyway. rest.” “I heard what happened to Christopher ran after her. “Please, “What’s the status with your with us and eats the food but we no- As soon as Valencia entered Jonathan — Mary Ann told me all Valencia, you’re going through marriage? I mean, are you two ticed that she isn’t contributing to Dear Deanna! the house, she was inundated about it — so I decided to come enough right now. If you don’t trying to work things out?” the fund. We all have seen her with I’m a newlywed and now I realize by construction workers. “Mrs. down and see how you’re doing.” want to be bothered with me, that’s “I found out Rich is HIV- new clothes and manicures. How do that I don’t want to be married. I Clarkson, who’s going to pay for “Why would Mary Ann tell you fi ne. But at least let me give you a positive, and the guy who plowed we tell her that she needs to pay her dated my boyfriend for 6 months the subcontractors?” an old White anything? I thought she hated ride home.” through my house — that was his money or she’s out of the group? and things were great. Now that guy in coveralls asked. “And the Carla, Pensacola, FL we live together, I see things I don’t insurance company needs you to like, he’s not nice anymore and I feel sign off on some papers…” Dear Carla: stressed out. I wish things could be An architect walked up, You guys are on the right track as the same as when we were dating. blueprints in hand. “I need to fi nd you’ve realized early on that there Our intimacy is suff ering and I don’t out if you’d like to redo the house is strength in numbers. You need know what to do. How can I igure exactly as it was,” he said, “or if to carefully document all the agreed out what has happened and why this there will be upgrades.” upon activity within the group and new marriage is so bad? UUnitynity MortuaryMortuary AndFloristAndFlorist Valencia was about to snap demonstrate her lack of participa- Married But Miserable, Memphis, when she felt a comforting hand tion. Have a face-to-face discussion TN The loss of your loved one on her back. “Listen, fellas, I’ll once you’ve veriied a few things be handling all the questions you and can determine if her shortcom- Dear Miserable: is an occasion that calls for have,” Christopher said. “I’m Mr. professional service “with a ings are legit or bogus. If she’s been The marriage is ine other than the Williams, and I’ll be taking over getting over, then your friend is a fact you got caught up after a short touch of class,” Unity Mortu- the completion of this project.” freeloader and let her know that she time and married someone you ary is the clear choice. No “Thank you,” Valencia said with needs to pay her way or get out of didn’t know well enough. The dra- a breathless whisper. need to waste valuable time the group. ma, stress and responsibility begin “I’m going to escort Mrs. the day after the wedding. You now and resources shopping for Clarkson to a hotel where she’ll Dear Deanna: have to look at the good, the bills and funeral service. Here we be staying until this job is I broke up with my boyfriend over the ugly which comes with the terri- done,” Christopher announced are. something silly and now I regret my tory. Have a talk with your husband authoritatively. “After that, actions. I thought he was cheating and share your fears and feelings. I’ll be back to take care of any on me with my best friend but they As a couple he’s there to help sort Unity Mortuary opened in outstanding debt and to look at were actually buying me a gift. I said through things and get better ad- 1987, and is a full service those blueprints. Now, if you’ll some horrible things to both of them justed to this new marriage. excuse us…” funeral home offering tradi- and they’re not speaking to me. 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Dear Mistake: You obviously have trust issues if A14 TThehe PPeopleseoples VVoiceoice AAfricanfrican AAmericanmerican WWeeklyeekly NNews,ews, FFriday,riday, MMarcharch 221,1, 22008008 timore, laughter alongside a 45% of black adults in the good sense of humor about U.S. have high blood pres- life events may help protect sure, a condition directly against heart attack. This linked to heart attack, heart 8 TThingshings HHealthealth & BBeautyeauty interesting study concluded failure and stroke. that the ability to laugh, even trouble understand how much they should eat. as a learned behavior, may Heart disease is preventable TThathat AArere MAKING have positive implications in and can be counteracted with To understand what a portion LAUGHTER a society such as the United regular exercise, healthy eat- should look lie, pull out the States where heart disease ing habits, by maintaining a measuring cups and see how remains a primary cause of health weight and monitor- your portions stack up against death for American citizens. ing blood pressure and cho- the standards from the U.S. Is The BBESTEST government’s mypyramid.com According to statistics com- lesterol levels with the aid of YOU web site. piled by the American Heart a licensed physician. With Association as reported in this good news in mind per- Another answer to the portion MMEDICINEEDICINE 2007, cardiovascular diseas- haps we should all weigh our dilemma is to eat more foods es rank as the number one ability to laugh in the debate that are less calorically dense. killer of African Americans of how our lifestyles, and FFAT!AT! These are foods that contain in the nation, responsible even ultimate enjoyment of lots of water and fi ber, but not for over 36% of black deaths life and laughter, play a vital By De’Laney Rowland, many calories -- like fruits, veg- BDO Staff Writer etables, and broth-based soups. annually. Moreover close to part in our health. 18-Mar-2008 Mindful eating can help here, There are numerous too. Eat slowly, taste the food factors that can con- and become more in touch with MARCH IS NATIONAL COLORECTAL tribute to your weight what you are eating and how it gain, like calories and CANCER AWARENESS MONTH lack of exercises, but tastes so you can enjoy it more and start to appreciate satisfac- did you know that environmen- “Eating amnesia” is the act of tion with smaller portions. (BLACK PR WIRE) We’ve tal factors can contribute to your unknowingly putting hand to mouth, usually from a big bag 6. Giant-Size Packages all heard, time and time weight gain as well? Read 8 Things again, that laughter is the That Are Making You Fat. or bowl while sitting in front of IIff YOUYOU AArere the television, reading a book, You’ll fi nd plenty of bargains on best medicine. We all know (BlackDoctor.org) -- You’re checking emails, or during hap- mega-sized packages at super- that laughter and having an AAgege 550,0, stuffed after a big restaurant py hour. Multi-tasking can lead discount stores like Costco or enjoyable time with friends dinner -- but then the dessert to overeating because you’re not paying attention to what Sam’s. But unfortunately, ex- and family makes us happier YYouou NNeedeed A cart rolls around, and you just perts say, these giant contain- people, however, is there any have to order that gorgeous you are eating. When you eat more mindfully, you really taste ers can affect us on an uncon- credence to the old adage chocolate mousse. Or you’re scious level and cause us to eat CCOLONOSCOPYOLONOSCOPY munching from a big bag of the food -- and are more likely at hand? Does laughter or chips while checking emails, to feel satisfi ed sooner. more. Researchers have found a sense of humor in general and when you look up, the bag that when you eat from a large positively affect our health? is empty. Sound familiar? container, you are likely to con- 3. Food, Food Everywhere sume 25% to 50% more than According to a 2007 study Environmental factors -- Everywhere you turn; there are you would from a smaller pack- like package size, portion size, opportunities to eat -- at drive- age -- especially when you’re completed by cardiologists the variety of food you’re served, through restaurants, vending eating snacks and sweets. at the University of Mary- and the size of your plate -- can machines, even gas stations. land Medical Center in Bal- infl uence your eating more than And when food is in front of us, you realize, experts say. Indeed, we tend to eat more of it. 7. Not-So-Dainty Dishware if we always ate only when we were really hungry and stopped Curb your instinct to overeat Researchers have found that Solutions To when we were full, there would sweets and snacks by moving we tend to eat more when we’re be no obesity epidemic. them out of sight -- and putting served from larger containers. Sudoku & Kakuro more healthful foods into plain Wansink and colleagues found Puzzles The key, experts say, is to be- view. Resist the urge to splurge that when students were given come more aware of these over- on unhealthy foods by carrying food in larger bowls, they served eating triggers, which can help your own healthy snacks. you resist the temptations and themselves 53% more and con- avoid weight gain. Once you be- sumed 56% more than those come aware of the environmen- 4. Food that’s Fast, Conve- who used smaller bowls. tal cues that can sabotage your nient, and Inexpensive diet, you can react accordingly When you use smaller bowls, and make smart decisions. Fast-food restaurants on ev- plates, and cups, you won’t feel ery corner offering inexpensive deprived because the food will Simple things such as bring- food also encourage us to eat look plentiful. Daintier dish- ing tempting snacks into your more and more often. Combo ware and smaller utensils can house, moving the candy jar at meal deals sound like a bargain, also help slow your eating. work out of sight, making fruits but they are loaded with fat, so- and vegetables more visible in dium, and calories. your refrigerator, and eating 8. Too Much Variety more deliberately and slowly, To help yourself resist the temp- can cut down on overeating and A buffet restaurant can be a tation, work on developing a dieter’s nightmare. Too many help you lose weight. taste for the subtle, natural fl a- vors of food. choices encourages having a Here are eight factors that can taste (or more) of everything, trigger overeating and weight Dietitians recommend limiting and before you know it, your gain: visits to fast-food restaurants plate “runneth” over. Too much to once a week. And, they say, variety on your plate at one 1. Sights, Sounds, and Smells choose the healthier menu op- meal can often mean too much tions -- like salads and grilled food overall. Overeating can be triggered chicken sandwiches -- even if by the alluring smell of bacon they cost a little more. So use variety to help meet your cooking, the sound of popcorn nutritional needs, but concen- popping, advertisements for 5. Portion Distortion trate on the right foods. Eat- junk food, and so on. You are Our idea of a normal portion has ing a variety of foods is great, infl uenced by your surround- as long as the foods are low in ings and our studies show these become skewed, in part because so many restaurants serve over- calories and rich in nutrients - kinds of cues result in eating - like fruits, beans, vegetables, STAY CONNECTED TO YOUR COMMUNITY! more food. sized portions. Giant portions seem to have evolved into the broth soups, whole grains, and 2. Distracted Eating norm, and many people have low-fat dairy. 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