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FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2012 MONTGOMERY ADVERTISER Montgomery's Judge Knight gave victims a voice hers to handle those types of cases. She just recognized that as a problem in the community," Nixon said. Knight had presided over domestic violence cases since the creation of the separate docket in 2008. Fellow Municipal Court Judge Les Hayes said Knight was particularly suited to handling those cases. "I think it takes a specific type of person with keen insight, because those charges are serious and have longstanding consequences," said Hayes, who has been a city judge for about 12 years.

Knight made sure domestic violence victims had a voice while maintaining fairness for the ac- cused, Hayes said. "She took a lot of pride in making sure things were done the right way. When people went into her courtroom, they knew it was to be taken seriously, but they also felt they had received fair treatment," he said. While the city court has no true full-time judges, Hayes and Knight had been handling the bulk of the caseload, Nixon said. Municipal Court Judge Darron Hendley has been filling in for Knight, who had been in the hospital before her death, Nixon said.

Mayor Todd Strange will present a list of candidates for the position to the Montgomery City Council, which will choose a successor. BRIEFLY Jubilee CityFest Tickets go on sale announces dates April 5 through the Jubilee CityFest website, This year's Jubilee www.jubileecityfest.org, CityFest will be May and Bama's Big Bang 18-19 in downtown Mont- website, www.bamasbiggomery, CityFest orga- bang.com; Maxwell ITT; nizers announced Thurs- and the Montgomery day. Visitor Center. The fireworks spec- Staff report tacular Bama's Big Bang will be May 19. Mother of activist "We are excited to Sharpton dies at 87 bring back Bama's Big Bang and all of the favor- NEW YORK The 87- ite Jubilee CityFest year-old mother of the events such as BrewFest, Rev.

Al Sharpton has KidsFest and the Jubilee died. Run," said Dick Morris, His spokeswoman said 2012 Jubilee chairman. Ada Sharpton died early Jubilee will kick off Thursday morning in the weekend with Brew- Dothan following a long Fest and the BBQ Cook- battle with Alzheimer's off on May 18. On May 19, disease and dementia. the Jubilee Run for Can- Rachel Noerdlinger cer sponsored by ALFA said Sharpton will fly to Insurance will start at 7 Alabama to make ara.m.

It will be followed rangements for his mothby KidsFest from 1 to 05 er's funeral. p.m. AP Continued 1B Land was delayed until the next council meeting set for April 2. Fank said he wants to research the deal. "We don't have any policies in place governing the surplusing of city land," he said.

"This item was brought from the floor, and I was unfamiliar with it. I think it would be good to take the two weeks and decide if we need to have policies in place before we act on this." District 3 Councilwoman Denise Brown, who brought the resolution from the floor, said she Midtown Continued 1B in midtown. "It gave us an opportunity to take another look at the site," Saxon said. "We won't close the East Boulevard location until this new location is close to being ready." Saxon said the new Panera Bread, scheduled to open in mid-May, will be a standalone restaurant that will feature the company's most recent de- Trustees Continued 1B "They're all AfricanAmericans. There is not much diversity on the board of trustees at Alabama Waggoner said.

"Don't you think we need some Caucasians on the board at Alabama University?" Smitherman agreed that there should be diversity on that board. The Senate also confirmed the appointment of David Byrne to the Alabama Ethics Commission. The Senate voted 29-0 to appoint Michael Terry Comer to the Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy, Tommie Blackwell to the State Courses of Study Commit- TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS Annette By Scott Johnson A funeral was held Thursday for Karen Knight, a Montgomery municipal court judge who presided over the docket for domestic vio- Deaths McGRAW, MARY McGraw, Mary Ruth, formerly of Montgomery, AL, died Thursday, March 15, 2012 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. She was born in Red Level, AL, August 12, 1924 the daughter of Lee Demus Mills and Eula Pearl Merrill Mills. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack Odell McGraw and two daughters, Annette McGraw Williams and Jeanette McGraw.

Mrs. McGraw is survived by her daughter Marilyn McGraw Blackburn (Gerald) of Wilmington, NC, her son-in-law Allan Williams (and wife Becky) of Chipley, FL, grandchildren; Daphne Williams Reynolds, Jack Williams, Daryl Williams, Tim Bowen, Barry Blackburn, and Lindsey Blackburn, nineteen great grandchildren, her sister-in-law Eileen Mills, and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm, Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Leak Memory Chapel. A graveside service will follow at 3:00 pm at Greenwood Cemetery. For those who desire, memorials may be made to the Dalraida Baptist Church, 3838 Wares Ferry Road, Montgomery, Alabama 36109.

LEAK-MEMORY CHAPEL MONTGOMERY, AL 36109 334-272-6501 Dignity www.lask-mc.com lence cases. Knight, a city court judge for about 10 years, died Monday after an illness. There were black wreaths hung at the Montgomery Municipal Courthouse, and the courthouse HELMS, MARGARET AR formally of Luverne, AL, died Wednesday, March 21, 2012. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 10AM from Turner Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Danny Rolling officiating. Interment will follow in Rutledge Cemetery with Turner Funeral Home of Luverne directing.

Mrs. Helms is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Helms. She is survived by five children, Ken(Suzette) Helms, Steve(Judy) Helms, Celia Gardner, Joe Helms and Tony Helms; seven grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; three sisters, Sue(Ed) Bagents, Joyce(Ben) Woodham and June Taylor; one brother, Cecil(Jean) Sanders. Active pallbearers will be Tyler Helms, Chris Helms, Clay Helms, Garrett Gardner, Zack Baker, Seth Baker, and Coillen Helms. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 6 to 8PM.

TURNER FUNERAL HOME LUVERNE, AL 36049 334-335-5891 HELMS, Mrs. Margaret Sanders, 82, of Morrilton, DANIELS, KATIE Daniels, Mrs. Katie Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 24 2012 at 11:00 a.m. from New Bethel Christian Church with Rev. Tommie Means, officiating.

Burial will follow in New Bethel Cemetery. Hudson Funeral Service redirecting Greenville, Alabama. HUDSON FUNERAL HOME GREENVILLE AL 36037 334-382-3202 was closed from 11:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Thursday.

Knight was an advocate for separate court sessions specifically for domestic violence cases, court administrator Ken Nixon said. "It was a passion of HARRIS, CLAUDIA Harris, Mrs. Claudia Jean a resident of Montgomery, AL passed away Thursday, March 15, 2012. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 24, 2012. at 1:00 PM from Mt.

Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 1716 Frederick Douglas Burkville, AL with Rev. John Barnes, officiating and Rev. Eric Brown, pastor. Interment will follow in Mt. Olive MBC Cemetery with RossClayton Funeral Home, directing.

Mrs. Harris will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to the funeral service. She leaves to cherish her memories: Three sisters; Cora L. Harris, Velma (Abraham) Chapman, and Ardelia Harris, Six brothers; Roosevelt Harris, Willie Harris, RT (Peggy) Harris, Joe (Betty) Harris, Simon (Debra) Harris Connie (Cora) Harris, One uncle; Deacon Leon (Susie) Harris, A devoted niece Veronica L. Harris and a devoted nephew Herbert (Rosa) Harris, a host of Nieces, Nephews, Great nieces, Great nephews, GreatGreat nieces, Great-Great nephews, Cousins, Other relatives and Friends.

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"We aren't using the land where the park will sign. It also will offer drive-through service. "As a company, we've been taking a look at a number of our existing locations to determine if a retrofit for a drivethrough will be possible," Saxon said. "The drive through has been successful for us, and it's a really good fit for our customers as well." Panera Bread and Five Guys Burgers and Fries also have locations in The Shoppes at EastChase, and those restaurants will be unaffected by the change. tee, and Stephanie Smith to the Textbook Committee.

Blackwell is the mother of state Sen. Slade Blackwell, R-Birmingham. The Senate also passed legislation, which now goes to the House for consideration, that would change the time periods for terms on the Auburn board. This year, nine of the 12 trustee slots need to be reconfirmed or filled. Sen.

Tom Whatley, R- Auburn, said the legislation would stagger the terms to provide more continuity on the board. He said two to three seats would come open each year. He said the current districts used to appoint members from are based on congressional districts from 1960, when Alabama be right now. It's in a floodplain, so we are limited to what we can do with it," he said. "The park would be a great addition to the city." District 2 Councilman Willie Wood Jr.

did not return an email Wednesday or a phone call Thursday seeking comment for this story. Boles is aware timing is an issue. City elections are set for Aug. 28. "The way things have been going the last two years or so, I don't think any of us will still be here after the elections," he said.

"That's why we need to move fast on this. The city needs this new park. "It will bring in people from all over EastChase spokesman Brian Key said that the current Five Guys location is "doing very well." He said several other stores are on the way to the outdoor mall, including Anthony Vince Salon, which will open in April and features a full-service bar. Chicken Salad Chick's location in Zelda Place will be its first in Montgomery. The specialty chain currently has three locations in Auburn and Opelika and features 15 types of chicken salad.

had nine congressional districts. There are currently seven districts in the state. Whatley said, if lawmakers and voters approve his legislation, the districts would be based on the 2010 districts. He said those two additional seats would become atlarge slots so the board would go from three to five at-large slots. Whatley said that would allow the university to look for the best possible trustees, whether it be someone like Apple CEO Tim Cook or Spencer, who recently won an Academy Award.

The proposed change is a constitutional amendment so, if the Legislature approves it, the proposal goes to voters for their consideration..