The

audience laughed as the defense attorney and prosecutor stated their cases.

The colorful cast included a judge wearing long red underwear under his

robe, three witnesses, and a timid bailiff who shuffled across the stage

like Tim Conway.

The

bailiff made it a little difficult for the jury spokesman to read the

verdict because the spokesman could not help but laugh at his fellow cast

member. Although Marshall Gill, executive director of Azalea Estates,

was found guilty during the mock trial on charges of hoarding all the

senior citizens in Fayette County, Azalea Estates will continue to provide

a safe and loving environment for senior citizens. The laughter grew louder

as Flower Stimson placed a pie on Gill's head just before her daughter

handcuffed him.

Appropriately,

the two-year anniversary celebration of Azalea Estates also marked the

end of its two-month fundraiser for the March of Dimes. Money was raised

through a yard sale, the sale of candy bars and paper shoes, and weekly

walks where the residents raised money through the support of their friends

and family.

Awards

were given out to the two walkers with the highest attendance over the

two-month period: 92-year-old Hazel Walker and 93-year-old Gertrude Gilbert.

Bob Hanley, 88, received the award for the most encouraging walker. Sponsorship

was based on attendance.

To

conclude the day, Tracy Coker, executive coordinator of support services

for Fayette Community Hospital and chairman of the Fayette County March

of Dimes campaign, spoke briefly to everyone about Walk America and the

March of Dimes. He accepted a check from Azalea Estates on behalf of the

March of Dimes in the amount of $2,700.

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