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INSIDE HAPPENINGS Sonrise gives out 8,000 Local student named to pounds of food. national rodeo team. See page 2 See page 9 “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than VOLUME 107 • NUMBER 19 75 ¢ ESTABLISHED 1882 your thoughts.” — Isaiah 55:9 National Guard officially opens armory Morgan said. not to mention that you’d get wet By Lori Watts “With this just walking through the building if Staff Writer new facility in there was a rainstorm the roof the new leaked so bad,” White recalled Scores of community and civic highly-visible about the old facility. “There’s no leaders, local and state government location where comparison. It’s about time they officials, school administrators, it can be seen had something better,” he said. veterans, current National by those Captain James Barry, Guardsmen and their families passing commander of the local unit, spoke gathered at the newly constructed through or Maj. Gen. following the invocation by James Anderson Chance III visiting our William Freeman Chaplain Toby Lofton. Readiness Center Armory for the town, the Lofton invoked the Creator to ribbon-cutting ceremony on people of Marion County will see use the facility for “a greatness that Monday. benefits from it,” he said. “Not to is pleasing in Your eyes,” thanking The new facility will be home to mention the welfare of the troops God for the building, the laborers The Army National Guard’s E Company 1-155 Combat Armored the E Company 1-155 Combat who are stationed at the facility,” he who built it, the community who Battalion stands in formation during Monday’s ceremony. Armored Battalion and can be said. supported them and the soldiers photo by Don Hill rented by any local group or Baxter White, Sr., long-time who protect them. organization for various functions. Training NCO at the older facility, Barry said, “Today is the day forward to the completion and the already been used by several Representative Ken Morgan said now retired, agreed. “I had 62 years I’ve been waiting for since I became end result far exceeds the different civic groups and thanked that the new facility was long in when I retired out there,” he said. commander of the unit. From the expectation,” he said. the community for its support of the overdue. “The existing armory was “We would nearly freeze to death, beginning I’ve been looking outdated and not really functional,” Barry said that the facility had See ‘Armory,’ Page 2

THIS EDITION: CRAZY MUSICAL JAIL DOCKET: Bluegrass Page 3 EDITORIAL: Legends Page 4 OBITUARIES: Page 6 return • Edgar L. Stringer By Don Hill • Mary Alice Wilson Editor • Roberta James • Roosevelt Lee Peavy The Legends of Bluegrass and Country Music • Jacob H.Burris returns for the 22nd time at the Columbia • Phillip H. Carney Exposition Center beginning Thursday, March 12. • Mack Reagan International Bluegrass Music Association’s 2001 Entertainer of the Year, Rhonda Vincent, • Clarence Montgomery returns with her band, Rage. This year they feature • Bobbie Nell Stuckey two new members, Ben Helson on the guitar and The Columbia High School musical “Crazy For You” opened to a crowd of 584, Friday Aaron McDaris on the banjo. Returning for their night. On Saturday night, the performance drew 516 for a total of 1,102. Above the CALENDAR: eighth season with Rage will be Mickey Harris and entire company and “Zangler’s Follies” in red, dance and sing with Ashley McEntyre, as Polly Baker, center, to “I’ve Got Rhythm.” See more musical photos on page 7. Page 5 Hunter Berry. Vincent is also IBMA’s Female Vocalist of the Year from 2000 to 2006. photo by Lori Watts New this year will be comedian, impressionist, SPORTS: singer, songwriter, and actor Johnny Counterfit. Page 8 Vincent will make the Sears opens ‘Hometown Store’ FOOD: Thursday Page 11 appearance with By Don Hill Nothin’ Fancy, Editor LEGALS/ David Davis and the Warrior Out of curiosity, Terry Wilkes CLASSIFIEDS: River Boys, Vern decided to check out an ad about Young, Digger Page 12-15 a business opportunity he saw in Davis and the newspaper. Tombstone, That curiosity led to a new UPCOMING Time Graves and Sears Hometown Store in the Cherokee and Columbia Shopping Center. WEATHER Volume Five. Wilkes, store owner and Steve Friday, the FRIDAY Mercier, store manager, performers will respectively, became interested be Johnny 80 / 52 in the opportunity, believing a Counterfit, Sears store could be an asset to Goldwing SATURDAY Columbia. They went to school Express, Jesse Rhonda Vincent and Rage for three weeks and then did 77 / 52 McReynolds and return to headline the some in-store training, and in the Virginia Legends of Bluegrass and January, they opened the store. SUNDAY Boys, Louisiana Country Music March 12 Sears stocks appliances, Grass, The Luke 76 / 54 through 14. electronics such as televisions, McKnight Band, photo by Don Hill lawn and garden tools, lawn Michelle Nixon MONDAY mowers, tools, vacuum cleaners and Drive and and hot water heaters. Wilkes 80 / 54 Branson on the Road. said they have the largest The final night of Legends will be Saturday. The new employees at the Sears Hometown Store are, selection of lawn and garden TUESDAY McReynolds and the Virginia Boys, Louisiana from left, Brittany Taylor, Cory Patterson, assistant equipment, tools and appliances Grass, Branson on the Road and Beth Stevens and manager Candis Mingo, store owner Terry Wilkes and in town. 75 / 57 Edge return and will be joined by the Larry store manager Steve Mercier. “We are happy to be here to Stephenson Band. serve Columbia,” said Wilkes, WEDNESDAY The shows begin at noon each day. Special rates will have a ribbon cutting March prices as any other store,” who lives in Bunker Hill. are available at select local hotels plus the Expo 13 and a full grand opening Mercier said. “If Sears handles 75 / 52 “People don’t have to go to Center has more than 500 camping spaces March 14. it, we can get it.” Hattiesburg or McComb, they available with recreational vehicle hookups. During the grand opening, Also working at the store are THURSDAY can now shop at home.” For more information, call 1 800-837-0785 or there will be a live remote, food, assistant manager Candis Mingo The Sears store opened with a 75 / 33 601-736-4498, or 601-736-2550. give-a-ways and gift cards. and associates Brittany Taylor “soft opening” on Jan. 20, and “This Sears store has the same See ‘Sears,’ Page 2 THURSDAY 2 www.columbianprogress.com March 5, 2009 Food for Friday final day those in to qualify for city elections need By Don Hill and Clarence Ray Odom work to unseat him. By Lori Watts Editor Currently, incumbent Cheryl Staff Writer Christen Richardson, right, signs up for the food give-away at Sonrise Bourne, a Republican, will run Mission. photos by Lori Watts Possible Columbia unopposed for the Ward 2 municipal candidates have until Monday morning 101 families position. was glad to be able to give the food out Friday at 5 p.m. to qualify for received sustenance, as Sonrise Ward Three alderman James since the mission has not been cooking the city positions of mayor and Ministries on Bullis Street in Columbia Manning will run again, but he meals for the last two weeks. “We’ve got aldermen. handed out boxes of food they received will have Stephanie Wilson as a food but the needs in our area are great. Currently three are in the from a partner mission. The mission Democratic opponent. I was looking on the internet the other race for mayor, as Harold gave 8,000 pounds of food to the elderly, Three have put their hat into night and saw the statistic that shows Bryant retires from the position. retired and handicapped of the the ring for the Ward 4 spot. Columbia families making several Current Ward 4 alderman community, as well as, laid-off workers They are Todd Pittman and thousand dollars less on average than Carolyn Finley signed up to run and others hurt by the recent economic Jason Moree, competing for the families in other Mississippi cities,” he against Reed Houston in the downturn, even sharing some with two Democrat nomination, and said. Democratic primary on other local organizations. Gregory A. Keen, a Republican Sonrise gathers personal information Tuesday, May 5. The winner Christen Richardson, mother of a candidate. Finley currently on those who come to request help and will face Ken Prillhart, a one-month-old and a 5-year-old at home, holds this alderman position, works to be sure there is no abuse of the Republican, in the general said that this was a much needed boost to but she will vacate the post system. “We try to make sure that those election June. 2. her family. Her husband works at WOW since she has decided to run for who receive the help are really the ones Alderman-at-Large David restaurant but she is not working now mayor. who need it,” Stover said. McCance has not yet decided to due to the recent birth of her baby. “We When the March 6 Stover said that Sonrise would seek re-election, so that will pit are getting food stamps but those run out qualification deadline passes, welcome anyone who would like to Vance B. Berry and Marvin before the month does. This is a miracle candidates will get ready for the partner with them to minister to those in Webber against each other in and a blessing,” Richardson said, with Larry Main, Sonrise Mission primary election on Tuesday, need. For more information call 601- the Democratic Primary. baby Dylan in her arms. She heard about volunteer, loads a food box in May 5, with a runoff election, if 736-5290 or send a donation to Sonrise Three are running for the the available help on the radio. the car of a senior lady at the needed, scheduled for Tuesday, Ministries, P.O. Box 706, Columbia, Ward I position, all Democrats. Sonrise director Ken Stover said he MS, 39429. mission on Monday. May 19. The general election Wendell Hammond is the will by Tuesday, June 2. incumbent, as David McKenzie Sears Armory continued from Page 1 continued from Page 1 Mercier said customers unit and its soldiers. Barry is named, cut the ribbon. unit. The covenant states that Hammond and the local unit, there will be a can get the same service on introduced Adjutant General Chance, a local native, was the community recognizes Representatives Ken Morgan rear detachment structure in Sears’ appliances and of Mississippi, Maj. Gen. killed in action in Iraq on the everyday commitment and Bill Pigott signed the place that will provide for a equipment, as the service William Freeman for Nov 6, 2003 when his the soldiers and their covenant for the citizens of full-time caretaker at the center in Jackson. comments prior to the ribbon vehicle ran over a mine. He families are making; that the community while Barry James Anderson Chance “We have fast service,” cutting. was a member of the C families are the strength of and Freeman, as well as Armory. The facility will still said Mercier, who came to Freeman said that the new Company 890 Engineering the soldier; that the strength some other officers in the be available for local groups Columbia 20 years with a facility was “one of the finest Battalion. of the family comes from the unit, signed the agreement and will be home to the local television cable armories in the state.” “It is The ribbon-cutting community and the strength on behalf of the soldiers. Family Readiness Group and company. “We can come to one of three brand new, state ceremony was followed by a of the community comes The E Company 1-155 a hub for the Marion County your house or you can bring of the art facilities, designed covenant-signing ceremony. from the employers, leaders, CAB will be deploying in Military Support Group. it to the store.” to support the soldiers and The covenant symbolizes the government officers and April for training at Camp For information about Customers can get parts the community,” he said. mutual support between the educators, etc. and that the Shelby, after which they will becoming involved in the for Sears appliances and Freeman said, “I know the unit and the community, community pledges to go to join security detail duty Military Support Group call equipment, plus others not people here are excited about especially in times of support the soldiers and their in Iraq, sometime in July. 601-736-5034. To rent space sold by Sears. They also the official opening today.” deployment. families, especially during The expected length of in the armory for an event carry or can order parts for Patricia Ann Chance, Local officials signed the their deployment. deployment is until May call the armory office at 601- Craftsman mowers. mother of James Anderson covenant along with the City aldermen Cheryl 2010. 736-4062. Chance for whom the facility commanding officers of the Bourne and Wendell During the deployment of THURSDAY March 5, 2009 www.columbianprogress.com 3 JAIL DOCKET (Editor’s Note: Information larceny. Craig Lucas Martin, 33, Sammy Stogner, 36, 52 MCSO, charged with GJI- MCSO, charged with public printed in the “Jail Docket” Randall Brister, 31, address 503 St. Paul Rd., arrested by Frazier Lane, arrested by bad check, simple assault. drunk. column is solely the unknown, arrested by CPD, CPD, charged with DUI 1st, MCSO, charged with Geisha Robinson, 19, 1304 James Earl Magee, 39, 79 responsibility of the Marion charged with active warrant, careless driving. contempt. Willow Dr., arrested by Upper Sunlight, arrested by willful trespassing. Jimmy Lee Luter, 45, 169 Marcus Robinson, 46, 119 MCSO, charged with MCSO, charged with DUI County Sheriff’s Larry Neal, 28, 315 South Rankin Rd., arrested by St. John Rd., arrested by malicious mischief. 1st, DUS, contempt x4. Department, the Columbia Main, arrested by CPD, CPD, charged with DUI. MCSO, charged with DUI Candise Hill, 32, 229 Hwy Edward Carey Bingham, Police Department and charged with no DL, DUI, Edward Perry Dyess, 60, 1st RT, reckless driving. 587, arrested by MCSO, 41, 19 Murphy Rd., arrested other law enforcement resisting arrest, no proof of P.O. Box 612, arrested by Mikell Brister, 42, 505 E charged with contempt of by MCSO, charged with agencies listed below. insurance, possession of CPD, charged with DUI 1st Street, arrested by CPD, court. possession of a controlled Please report any errors to marijuana by driver. refusal, careless driving. charged with possession of a David W. Holmes, 29, 1006 substance. Keith Allen Pounds, 36, James Smith, 22, 213 firearm by a convicted felon. Taylor Rd., arrested by the arresting agency, which 1203 Pine Court Circle, County Line Rd., arrested by Anthony C. Dillion, 39, will provide any corrections arrested by CPD, charged CPD, charged with DUI 401 Ashton Dr., arrested by needed to The Columbian- with DUS, contempt. other, careless driving, DUS. MCSO, charged with GJI- Progress.) Joseph Eric Thompson, 27, Tara Blown, 32, 411 Nathan bad check x2, contempt of Julia Mooney, 26, 910 518 Bullis St., arrested by St., arrested by MCSO, court justice x3. Jackson Ave, arrested by CPD, charged with careless charged with GJI-bad check. Ronald James, 25, 430 CPD, charged with driving, DUS, public Mary Hill, 50, 229 Hwy East Marion Rd., arrested disorderly conduct. profanity, DUI 1st, no 587, arrested by MCSO, by CPD, charged with Aneshia Reshay Gaddis, insurance. charged with contempt. simple assault, possession 33, 12 Albert Husband Lane, Stephen N. Patton, 34, 240 Arvin Johnson, 25, 2046 of paraphernalia. arrested by CPD, charged Hudson Morris Rd., arrested Hwy 13 S, arrested by Travis Smith, 35, 1430 with reckless driving, DUS, by MCSO, charged with MCSO, charged with Hendrick St., arrested by DUI 2nd RT. felony uttering forgery. possession of a controlled MCSO, charged with Troy Mallory, 41, 239 Barrett Thornhill, 27, 173 substance. contempt DHS. Hartfield Rd., arrested by Thornhill Dr., arrested by Julia R. Mooney, 26, 910 Nelda Cruise, 41, Hwy 43 CPD, charged with contempt MCSO, charged with DUI. Jackson Ave., arrested by Out Post, arrested by of court. Fred Junior Holmes, 53, 22 MCSO, charged with petit MCSO, charged with Marcus Woodward, 19, John Holmes Dr., arrested larceny. contempt simple assault. 231 Graves Creek Rd., by MCSO, charged with Linda Ledet, 39, 211 Tammy Gill, 38, 25 4:00 until arrested by MCSO, charged GJI-bad check. County Line Rd., arrested by Friendship Church Rd., with statutory rape. Kerry Vann Walker, 45, CPD, charged with public arrested by MDOC, charged 9:00 p.m. Marsha Ann Lowe, 29, 123 196 Riley Road, arrested by drunk. with ISP violation. Mopar Lane, arrested by MCSO, charged with DUI. Tiffany Hodge, 28, 213 Donald Michael Nolan, 21, Thursday - Saturday Special MBN, charged with Cedric Dariel Green, 41, County Line Rd., arrested by 192 Raybor Rd., arrested by hindering a state prosecutor, 52 Jeans Drive, arrested by CPD, charged with public CPD, charged with public MCSO, charged with felony drunk. drunk. MARINATED RIBEYE prescription forgery. topped with fresh broiled mushrooms. Amiee Watkins, 29, 1109 bad check, petit larceny x2, Shannon Sanders, 17, Hwy Douglas Johnson, age Carolyn Ave., arrested by simple assault, contempt, 586, arrested by MCSO, unknown, 98 Arthur B. Comes with a baked potato and a salad. CPD, charged with grand trespassing. charged with grand larceny. Johnson Ln., arrested by 731-9966 ] 362 Shiloh-Firetower Rd. Johnson found guilty of drug possession Fifteenth Circuit Court District Attorney Hal Kittrell sun-visor of the car he was driving. announced Arvin Johnson was found guilty by a Marion The maximum sentence for a possession of Cocaine County jury on a charge of Possession of Cocaine. charge is eight years. The case was prosecuted by Assistant The charge stemmed from the Dec. 5, 2006 arrest of District Attorneys Clay Cranford and Morris Sweatt. Judge Johnson by the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics. The R.I. Prichard, III will sentence Johnson Friday at the defendant was found to be in possession of .7 grams of Marion County Courthouse. Cocaine, which had been stashed above the driver's side

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COLUMBIANPROGRESS. COM NO CREDIT CARDS PLEASE THURSDAY 4 www.columbianprogress.com March 5, 2009 OPINION & EDITORIAL OUR VIEWS RESOLUTIONS AND REVELATIONS by Julie Johnson Barbour has point Candidate without credit There is an old saying which quotes, “You can about his tenure in office. “I on jobless benefits accomplish anything as long as you don’t mind who gets felt like I could do things to If Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour is a little reluctant to jump blindly onto the the credit for it.” benefit the people,” he said stimulus bandwagon, it’s not without some reason. Tomorrow, March 6, is the deadline to qualify to run was the reason he first went For the past couple of weeks, Barbour has been voicing his concerns about for the city position of mayor or alderman. With the after public office. When I parts of the federal government’s $787 billion stimulus package. In particular, announced retirement of current mayor, Harold Bryant, asked him of his favored Barbour doesn’t like the idea of paying unemployment benefits to workers who our city is destined for new leadership and likely a new memories of his time in have been laid off from part-time jobs. Other governors, particularly Southern perspective. I happen to be a fan of our current mayor. In office, it was stories of Republicans, have echoed that reservation and others. my dealings with him, I have found him to be level- specific incidences with The states’ chief executives had a national forum the past few days to voice headed, open-hearted and honest. He’s one of those guys individuals that he said their concerns. They were in Washington at the winter meeting of the National that hasn’t allowed position to go to his head, as he has he’ll treasure the most; Governors Association. The itinerary included an audience on Monday with humbly walked the fine line of balancing our citizens’ ways that he was able to President Obama, a chief cheerleader for the stimulus package. best interests with those of moving our city government help people in their daily Are the GOP governors being miserly with their reservations about adding forward. Sometimes those issues are not on the same lives. “I just was glad that I JULIE JOHNSON unemployed part-timers to the jobless benefit rolls? Not completely. History page, and the political waters can be difficult to navigate. was able to be of service,” teaches that once a government benefit is established, it becomes awfully Which is why I think more people haven’t qualified to Bryant said. difficult to take it away. (Although the GOP governors don’t say this, the same run for office. As of press time on Tuesday, there are 14 Harold Bryant first became an alderman in July 1977 could be said for the Bush tax cuts that also were supposed to be “temporary” people slated to compete for city offices in the upcoming and stayed in that position until becoming mayor in July but over time have become an entitlement for the upper class.) The federal election. Just seeking public office can be challenging, 1989. When he leaves office this year, he’ll take with government is willing to temporarily pick up the cost of expanding expensive and disruptive. Like the odds for winning an him a wealth of knowledge he has built up over his 32 unemployment benefits, but what happens when Washington stops sending the election can be encouraging, so can the odds for losing years of service to this community. When I asked him money two years down the road? Barbour says that the political pressure would be dissuasive. The risk can be great. what advice he would give to the those that will be then be high on state lawmakers to continue the benefit, and pass the cost on to But nothing worth having comes easy. elected, he said the most important thing is to give employers through higher unemployment taxes. However, if one seeks to run for the purpose of raising everyone the opportunity to be heard and for the leaders Barbour, admittedly, has been a bit stingy when it comes to jobless benefits awareness of a specific issue or to promote action of a to truly listen to the people’s opinions and ideas. And in this state. Last year, he locked horns with Democratic lawmakers who were certain situation, then even losers can be winners. those are the words of a wise man. pushing for a larger increase than the governor would support. Eventually, Candidates, in their attempts to get elected, will advance I think it would be very beneficial for our community Barbour and his Senate allies prevailed. Lawmakers settled on a $25 increase in discussions on areas of concern and problems in the to see more people qualify to run for office. It’s surely the maximum weekly benefit to $235, to be phased in over two years. The community, and in doing so, whether the candidate is not the salary that entices people to run, (Aldermen make increase, the first since 2002, still keeps Mississippi’s benefit as the lowest in the elected or not, because it’s been disseminated in a public $12,700 per year and the mayor’s salary is $49,294) but nation. forum the governing body will eventually be forced to our city needs to have representation in the form of many If Barbour stands his ground on rejecting some of the stimulus money, there’s pass judgment on these topics. So in just running for voices and many candidates pushing their ideas and likely to be another face-off with his longtime adversary, House Speaker Billy office, a citizen can accomplish an achievement and agendas. It’s not the fame of holding office that tempts McCoy. The latter has threatened to invoke the provision in the stimulus bill that improvement in our area. individuals to qualify (that fame will surely bring late- allows state lawmakers to override a governor if the latter rejects any part of the There are other benefits to holding a political office. night phone calls for help and assistance), but our city spending. This dispute, however heated it may get, should be kept in some One of the greatest is the opportunity to be educated on needs people willing to stand up and be recognized for perspective. They are squabbling over $50 million — or about 2 percent of the a wide array of topics and subjects as they are proposed their beliefs and values however challenging the $2.3 billion Mississippi is expected to receive from Washington. for debate amongst our city leaders. Our alderman and opposition may be. mayor will be forced to know everything from how to I think those citizens who are willing to sacrifice self- efficiently budget a multi-million dollar business to how interest and elevate compassion, balance forward to get bees out of an upstairs attic. Our elected leaders thinking with traditional values, and are willing to risk Health care is crisis will deal with people in their ward or in the city at large their pride for the good of the governed, should be which have numerous issues and problems that those applauded whether they win or lose an election. leaders must take care of and manage. That education is Do those qualities sound like anyone you know? Then of its own invaluable. let’s get them on the ballot. But the greatest advantage of holding political office is If Barack Obama didn’t have enough on his plate trying to jolt the U.S. the opportunity to truly do a good work and help people Julie Johnson is the publisher of the economy out of its doldrums, he certainly added to it in his first address to a joint in our city. Columbian-Progress. She can be reached at session of Congress. I spent some time recently talking with Mayor Bryant [email protected] The president says he also plans to improve education, wean this country from its dependence on foreign oil, cut the deficit in half and dramatically reform health care. HOUSEKEEPING by Rep. Ken Morgan In truth, those “extras” are not isolated from the economy’s long-term prospects. The better educated our work force, for instance, the better this country will be able to compete for jobs in an increasingly technological world. Of all those additional challenges, however, perhaps the most daunting is his Report for week ending Feb. 27 pledge not only to overhaul how health-care is delivered in this country, but to do it this year. Obama’s two predecessors in the White House tried to tackle the Attention in the House of Representatives this week state would receive $2.801 problem with little success. Bill Clinton’s delegation of the task to his wife, now turned from state agency spending to measures that will billion in program funds in Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, got nowhere. George W. Bush actually made create the revenue to fund those departments, programs the areas of education, matters worse by adding prescription drug coverage to Medicare — an and projects in fiscal 2010. community and housing expansion that has pushed the health-care program for the elderly several years Our Ways and Means Committee spent many hours development, energy closer to insolvency. poring over these revenue measures during the 2009 programs, environmental Clearly, though, the cost of health care — both that paid for by the session’s eighth week. The bills then were presented to concerns, public health and government and by private insurance — is getting untenable. the full House for floor votes. Medicaid, human and According to a government report released on the same day as the president’s By week’s end, we had approved, among others, bond nutrition speech, health-care costs will top $8,000 per person this year. Medicare could be issues to make repairs and renovations on our valuable Services justice, labor broke within seven years. And combined with Medicaid, the government-run university and two-year college campuses and other and transportation. Another program for the poor and disabled, taxpayers could be picking up the tab for state-owned facilities. We also approved bond proposals $2.3 billion will be realized more than half of the nation’s health-care bill by 2016. for transportation needs including highways, bridges and from tax credits for That’s not taking into account the expansion Congress recently approved — rail service; and for industrial development incentive businesses and individuals, KEN MORGAN with Obama’s support — to the State Children’s Health Insurance Program. programs in hopes of increasing existing jobs and including up to $400 for Although that expansion in coverage for the children of the so-called “working creating new ones. singles and $800 for poor” is supposed to be covered by a 61-cent hike in the federal cigarette tax, Under HB 1712, the state would float $300 million in couples who work as a reduction or credit to their income there are doubts whether the “sin tax” will foot the bill entirely. bonds for highway and bridge rehabilitation. Mississippi taxes. Also included are tax credits for child care, first The devil, of course, in reforming health care is in the details. Obama was has 202 bridges that have been cited as deficient, and 97 time homebuyers and purchases of computer like short on specifics Tuesday night. On the campaign trail, he proposed greater of them are deemed to require immediate attention to equipment for education. government involvement — and the SCHIP expansion was certainly a step in protect the public safety. Backers noted that economic The House is committed to receiving its full share of that regard. The Republicans have their own prescription for fixing health care development often depends on whether a certain area has the package, which evolved from the economic recession – empowering the free market by letting individuals make their own choices quality roads and bridges. Some of the highways have that slammed the nation in late 2008. One House leader about health care and underwriting those choices with tax credits. been targeted for improvement in earlier years, but the early in the week called it an “economic hurricane.” The Neither approach has seemed to work in the past. The government-run projects would be revived under the bill. The last major monies are intended to affect many aspects of life to help programs are in perpetual financial crisis, and the free market forces are pushing bond bill for roads we passed was for $100 million in bring the nation and states back to a firm financial the cost of health care out of the reach of the middle class. In the past eight years, 1999 and that debt will be paid off in full this year. standing. House members were told the state could later Obama said, private insurance premiums have risen four times faster than the Mississippi is also in line to receive federal stimulus revert to old unemployment compensation laws if it rate of inflation. If it continues along its present course, health care will only be funds to make transportation improvements. HB 1713 accepts funds for part-time workers. The stimulus available to the poor and the well-to-do. Those in the middle will be forced to would pay for major rehabilitation to some rail lines in package will offer funds for jobless workers and will take their chances without coverage. Give Obama credit for tackling this the state. A major focus is restoration of a line from east allow states to increase their unemployment benefits. problem, even if a solution presently seems unfathomable. to west across the state, from Columbus to the Delta. With state revenues generally in decline, we had a bit Another part would pay the state’s share of a planned of good news this week when we learned that our state- “high-speed rail line” between Atlanta and Dallas that regulated casinos rebounded in January, increasing about would come through Mississippi. The Port of Greenville $17 million over December. We also learned that United would also draw funds to help meet its future needs. Chair will add at least 125 new jobs at its Bruce facility. HB 1722 would produce $86 million in bond revenue The company’s Calhoun County plant currently employs for an array of projects including university and approximately 180 people, and pays an average wage of community college facilities, rural fire trucks, $13.44 per hour. entertainment venues, even more deficient bridges, The House Public Health Committee this week museums, the state fire academy, local governments and approved a plan to establish a 100-bed acute care in the state wireless communications system. Olive Branch in DeSoto County. The bill would issue a The House hopes to allow citizens a break with a Certificate of Need for the facility which has been on the “sales tax holiday” in late July in HB 348. Some farmers drawing boards for more than a decade. DeSoto is one of and loggers are also in line for tax breaks through our the nation’s fastest growing counties with people in passage of HB 1733. Persons who install wind and solar Memphis flocking to its North Mississippi suburbs. Julie Johnson, Publisher PRODUCTION energy systems would be given tax breaks through HB Late last week, the full House approved allowing the 194. Cities and counties could create “entertainment State Veterans Home Purchase Board to lower the Bonnie Hudson, Office Manager Paul Barry, Production Manager districts” in HB 1623 and offer depreciation deductions interest rate to 2.5 percent for homes bought by veterans. Janice Robertson, Assistant Jeni Blanton, Production Assistant from state income taxes. And HB 1639 would exempt The House Military Affairs Committee had earlier some taxes for a $2 billion gasification project in approved the measure which helps veterans buy new EDITORIAL CIRCULATION Kemper County. homes at lower rates. Our House committees have also been working on A long list of special commendations in recent days Don Hill, Managing Editor Delaney Lombardo, Circulation general policy bills that originated in the Senate. These included tributes to: retiring Ole Miss Chancellor Robert Lori Watts, Reporter bills face a March 3 deadline for committee action and a Khayat; Pearl River Community College on its 100th March 11 deadline for action in the full House. The birthday; late Coast banker Leo Seal Jr.; Parents for ADVERTISING Senate, meanwhile, is working on general bills that Public Schools on its 20th anniversary; and restoration of originated in the House chamber. A general bill we the historical monument to Confederacy President Kim Gingell, Account Executive passed this week was SB 2683 that was amended to Jefferson Davis at the Old Capitol Museum. Trent Pittman, Account Executive allow the State Parole Board the authority to advise the The public is urged to watch the House and Senate governor before he or she issues a pardon. proceedings live over the Internet. Go to For advertising rates and information, or for subscription information please call (601) 736-2611 or visit our We had a major presentation this week from our www.Is.state.ms.us and click on “live webcast,” then website at www.columbianprogress.com. The Columbian-Progress (USPS 124-320) (TSSN 1044-9977) is research arm, the PEER Committee staff, on the choose House or Senate. You can reach individual published twice weekly by Marion County Publishing. Second Class postage paid at Columbia, MS 39429. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, aka the members of the Legislature by calling the Capitol POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Columbian-Progress, P.O. Box 1171, Columbia, MS 39429. federal economic stimulus package. We were told the switchboard at 601-359-3770. THURSDAY March 5, 2009 www.columbianprogress.com 5 CALENDAR Spring Revival, March 2-6 who is entering Kindergarten. They will receive a “Getting a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Marion County Activity Center. There New Jerusalem COGIC cordially invites you to their Ready for School Kit” at the end of their round-up session. is no fee for the class. Pre-registration is required. Pre- Spring Revival that will convene March 2-6. Evangelist for For more information on the materials required, contact register by calling 601-736-8251. the week is Elder Lionel Husband, formerly of Foxworth. West Marion Primary at 601-736-3713 or East Marion He now resides in Prince George, Virginia. Services will Primary at 601-736-7290. Teen Advisory Group, March 14 being nightly with prayer at 7 p.m. The Teen Advisory Group volunteer organization will Annual Taste Fair, March 14 meet Monday, March 9, at 3:30 p.m. at the Columbia- Annual Spring Revival, March 2-6 Goss Baptist Church will be holding its Annual Taste Fair Marion County Library. Any teens ages 14 and older are The pastor and members of New Jerusalem Church of on Saturday, March 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. in their Family Life encouraged to attend. God in Christ cordially invite you to attent their Annual Center. Tickets are $8 each and are available at Gordon’s Spring Revival from Monday night, March 2, thru Friday Ace Hardware, Discount Satellites, Watts Brothers Tractor, Open House, March 14 night, March 6. Service will begin each night at 7 p.m. The Mike’s Service Center in Goss or from any member of the The Family History Center will be having an open house revivalist for the week will be Elder Linell Husband of Goss Baptist Church Baptist Women. All proceeds go to on Saturday, March 14, from 4 to 6 p.m. There will be Virginia. support the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for Home displays of 16 generation Pedigree charts, each with old Missions. For more information please call 736-9563. pictures of the people from the charts. There will be over Spring Revival, March 2-6 500 pictures displayed, all from 1800 to 1930’s. Skits of Antioch M.B. Church of East Lampton’s Spring revival Relay for Life, March 14 tales from the past and local histories will also be presented. will be March 2-6. The speaker for the week will be Dr. The fourth annual Grillin on the River Relay for Life will Fiddling artist, Bill Rogers and his group will be featured. Johnnie Pittman, Jr., pastor of Little Zion Baptist Church of be held on Saturday, March 14, from 9 a.m. until at the Also performing will be Anita Powell and her daughter, Slidell, La. and Palestine Baptist Church of Oakvale. Columbia Water Park. Relay for Life benefits the American Carrie. Everyone is invited and it is free to all. Service will begin each night at 7. The public is invited to Cancer Society and is sponsored by Pioneer Aerospace For more information contact Barbara at 601-441-0090 or attend. Relay for Life Team. There will be a Bar-B-Que Cook-Off [email protected]. Contest, Craft Show, USSA Softball Tournament and live Audubon Society Meeting, March 5 music by Southern Breeze. For more information or to enter Fish Dinners, March 14 & 28 Pine Woods Audubon Society invites members and the call Peggy Gates at 601-736-4511, 601-441-9186 or 601- John the Baptist Church will sell fish dinners on March 14 public to the Thursday, March 5, program at 7 p.m. by Sheri 736-8945. and 28, beginning at 11 a.m. For more information please Glowinski Matamoros on the Economical Impacts of visit our website at www.jbmbchurch.com. Birding. Boating Education Class, March 14 The meeting will be at the Education Building in the A boating education class will be held March 14, from 8 See ‘Calendar’ Page 6 Hattiesburg Zoo at Kamper Park. Refreshments will be served. For local chapter information call 601-264-9654. World Day of Prayer, March 6 The World Day of Prayer service in Marion County will be held on Friday, March 6, at East Columbia Baptist Church. Ample parking is available. Registration will be from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. The program will begin at 10 a.m. Participants in the program represent many of the Marion County churches. After the program, everyone is invited to the church fellowship hall for lunch. Please bring either a salad or dessert and drop it off in the fellowship hall before you register in the foyer of the church. Garage Sale, March 7 The St. Paul UMC youth department will be having a garage sale on March 7, from 6 to 11 a.m. The garage sale will be held at Regan’s General in the Cheraw Community. Please come out to support the youth. Book Sale/Swap, March 7 There will be a Children’s and Teens Book Sale/Swap on Saturday, March 7, from 8:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the Columbia-Marion County Public Library. The used books will be for sale for $.50 each or can be “swapped” book for book. Mission Trip Fundraiser, March 7 New Hope Baptist Church, 508 New Hope Church Rd., Foxworth, will be holding a Silent Cake Auction and Womanless Pageant Fundraiser to benefit their Peru Mission Trip on March 7. The Silent Cake Auction will be at 5 p.m. and the Pageant will be at 6 p.m. The audience will determine the winner of the pageant based on how much is given for each contestant during the pageant! Tickets are $2 at the door. Door prizes will be given. Popcorn and drinks will be sold. LIMITED SAVE YOU MONEY Garage Sale, March 7 Owens Chapel Baptist Church, 1223 Martin Luther King Drive, will be having a garage sale on Saturday, March 7, QUANTITY starting at 6 a.m. Bible Study, March 8-12 Ebenezer Baptist Church, Bassfield, will be having a bible study beginning on Sunday, March 8 at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. and Monday through Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Brother Ronnie Bishop will be leading the study on the book of Exodus. For more information call 601-943-5062. ATTAM Ministries, March 8 ATTAM Ministries (All Things to All Men), 1116 Shiloh- Firetower Rd., Foxworth, invites you to join in with them as they honor their pastors, Apostle Derek and Lisa Mingo. The blessed event will be held on Sunday, March 8, at 1 p.m. The speaker of the hour is Minister Fredrick Barnes. For more information please call Acquinetta Mingo at 601- 736-3654. Annual Women’s Day, March 8 66 Daylin John the Baptist Church, 500 Lumberton Rd., will WAS $1000 celebrate their annual Women’s Day program on Sunday, NOW March 8, beginning at 2:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Johnnie Porter, pastor of Rose Hill CME Church in $ Columbia. For more information call Mrs. Clara Bilal at 601-736-5133 or visit their website at 555 www.jbmbchurch.com. Full Set Food Pantry Board Meeting, March 9 The Marion County Food Pantry Board of Directors and Executive Committee will have their Quarterly Meeting on Cassidy Monday, March 9 at the Food Pantry at 6 p.m. WAS $1000 NOW Substitute teacher workshop, March 9 $ The Columbia School District will conduct a substitute teacher workshop on Monday, March 9, 1:00–3:30 p.m., in 555 the multi-purpose room at Columbia High School. Full Set Individuals who wish to substitute teach in the Columbia School District should register for this workshop by calling MATTRESSES TARYN PLUSH Melanie English at 601-736-2366. STARTING AT OUR Was $1600 Annual Spring Revival, March 9-13 NOW John the Baptist M.B. Church, 500 Lumberton Rd., will COST hold their annual Spring Revival on March 9-13. Services $888 will begin nightly at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to Queen Set attend. Rev. Luvester Sutton, pastor of Galilee M.B. Church in Prentiss, will be the revivalist. For more information please visit their website at www.jbmbchurch.com. IVYWOOD FIRM CASSIDY Was $1600 Was $1000 Spring Revival, March 11-13 NOW NOW Pastor Isaac Brown and the Owens Chapel Church family cordially invite you to attend their “Spring Revival” on Wednesday through Friday, March 11-13. The evangelist $888 $555 will be Dr. Vernon Graves of Laurel. Service will begin at Queen Set Full Set 7:30 p.m. nightly. Kindergarten Round-Up, March 12-13 A Kindergarten Round-Up will be held on March 12-13, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at West Marion Primary and SUPER DISCOUNT FURNITURE WAREHOUSE East Marion Primary. Please make sure you bring your child 709 HWY. 98 • COLUMBIA, MS 736-7272 THURSDAY 6 www.columbianprogress.com March 5, 2009 OBITUARIES EDGAR LYNDOL STRINGER February 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, February 28, Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 11, at 3 from 10 a.m. until services. Hartman-Sharkey Funeral Home p.m. for Edgar Lyndol Stringer, 81, of Columbia, who died was in charge of arrangements. Sunday, February 8, at Forest General Hospital. Services were held at the Hathorn Funeral Home Chapel with PHILLIP H. CARNEY interment in Lott Cemetery. Rev. Hiram Campbell officiated Funeral services were held Saturday, February 28, at 3 at the service. Visitation was held Tuesday, February 9, from p.m. for Phillip H. Carney, 58, of Columbia, who died 10 a.m. until service time. February 26 at his residence. Services were held at • Mack Reagan • Phillip Carney A native of Columbia, Mr. Stringer was a dozer operator Woodlawn Pentecostal Church with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation was Friday, February 27, after 2:30 Foxworth, MS Columbia, MS and a member of New Hope Baptist Church. He was p.m. at Hathorn Funeral Home. preceded in death by his Hathorn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. father, Cassie Stringer; mother, Mollie B. Stringer; MACK REAGAN and sister, Sue Stringer. Funeral services were held Monday, March 2, at 2 p.m. for Survivors include his wife, Mr. Mack Reagan, 74, of Foxworth, who died February 27, Thekla “Tiger” Stringer; at Marion General Hospital. Services were at Mt. Carmel daughters, Theresa Haddox Church with interment in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Acknowledgement From the and Elaine Holmes both of Visitation was Sunday, March 1, at 3 p.m. at Hathorn Funeral Family of Bruce (Tobe) Irvin Columbia; sons, Lynn Home. Stringer of Columbia, Terry Hathorn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Stringer of Morgantown, Perhaps you sent a lovely card, or sat quietly in a chair; Kurt Lowery of Columbia CLARENCE HILLMAN “GAS MAN” Perhaps you sent a floral piece, if so we saw it there. and Gary Lowery of New MONTGOMERY Perhaps you spoke the kindest words that any friend could say; Hope; sister, Virginia Saucier; brothers, Felton Stringer of Funeral services were held Sunday, March 1, at 2 p.m., for Perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us that day. Tennessee; John L. Stringer and Elwood Stringer both of Mr. Clarence Hillman “Gas Man” Montgomery, 79, of Perhaps you prepared some tasty food, New Hope; eight grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and Columbia, who died Friday, February 27, at The Myrtles. Or maybe furnished a car; one great-great-grandchild. Services were held at the Chapel of Colonial Funeral Home Perhaps you rendered a service unseen near at hand or from afar. Pallbearers were Todd Fortenberry, Michael VanPeski, with interment in the Improve Baptist Church Cemetery. Perhaps you said a prayer and thought of us that day, Josh Stringer, Scotty Stringer, Dub Holmes and Kurt Rev. James Shoemaker officiated at the service assisted by whatever you did to console our hearts; Lowery. Rev. Darel Daniels and Rev. Jeremy Montgomery. Visitation We thank you, whatever the part. Hathorn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. was held Saturday, February 28, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Colonial Funeral Home. Special thanks to Dr. Jeffery Johnson MD, MOTHER MARY ALICE WILLIAMS A native of Bush, La., he was a retired gas man and a Dr. Ronald Luethji MD, WILSON member of Improve Baptist Church and also served in the MCGH staff, MCGH Home Health also Funeral services were held Saturday, February 14, at 11 United States Army. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Rosline Thompson and Mrs. Susie Jackson. a.m. for Mother Mary Alice Williams Wilson, who died Beulah Mae Robbins Montgomery; parents, Clarence and Sunday, February 8, at her home in Columbia. Services were Bertie Mae Hutchinson Montgomery; brother, Benny Wayne From Lula, Barbara, Maxine, Bruce Jr., Halbert, Montgomery; and a sister, Edith Rae Williamson. Brenda, Michael and Karen held at Greater Faith COGIC with interment in the Rest Haven Cemetery. Visitation was held Friday, February 13, Survivors include his sons, Danny and Brenda from 4 to 7 p.m. at Greater Faith COGIC. Montgomery of Columbia and Brian and Brenda Cook Galloway Funeral Home was in charge of Montgomery of Flower Mound, Texas; grandchildren Adam arrangements. and Elizabeth Montgomery of Columbia and Braden and Brice Montgomery of Flower Mound, Texas; a number of ROBERTA PATTERSON JAMES nieces, nephews, friends and family. Funeral services were held Monday, February 9, at 1 p.m. Pallbearers were Steve Montgomery, Greg Montgomery, Look Who’s Dining? Todd Broom, Donald Williamson, Jeff Williamson and Judge R. I. Prichard, for Mrs. Roberta Patterson James, 89, of Collins, who died February 2, at Covington County Hospital. Services were at Blane Holmes. Linda Pouncey and Jesse Loftin enjoyed the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church with interment in Colonial Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. a great southern meal at The Round the Ebenezer Cemetery. Visitation was Monday, February 9, Table from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Macedonia Missionary Baptist BOBBIE NELL STUCKEY Church. Funeral services were held Monday, March 2, at 11 a.m. Cook Galloway Funeral Home was in charge of for Mrs. Bobbie Nell Stuckey, 80, of Columbia, who died arrangements. Friday, February 27, at Marion General Hospital. Services were at Bunker Hill Baptist Church with interment in the ROOSEVELT LEE PEAVY New Bunker Hill Cemetery. Rec. Randy Gardner officiated Funeral services were held Monday, February 16, at 12 at the services. Visitation was Sunday, March 1, from 5:30 to noon for Roosevelt Lee Peavy, 56, of Columbia, who died 9:30 p.m. at the church. Tuesday, February 10, at Marion General Hospital. Services A native of Marion County, she was a homemaker and a were at Eaton Temple COGIC with interment in the Rest member of Bunker Hill Baptist Church. She was preceded in Haven Cemetery. Visitation was Monday, February 16, from death by her husband, Houston E. “Buddy” Stuckey; parents, 9 a.m. until 12 noon at Eaton Temple COGIC. Forest M. and Bertie Mae Prine Fortenberry; daughter-in- Cook Galloway Funeral Home was in charge of law, Glenda Broom Stuckey; four brothers and two sisters. arrangements. Survivors include her sons, Houston Keith and Kathy Stuckey and Bobby Dewayne and Linda Stuckey all of JACOB HAMPTON BURRIS Columbia; grandchildren, Russ Stuckey, Chasta L. Barber Funeral services were held Saturday, February 28, at 11 and Joshua Stuckey; as well as a number of nieces, nephews, a.m. for Mr. Jacob Hampton Burris, 96, of McCall Creek, friends and family. The Round Table who died Thursday, February 26, at University Medical Pallbearers were Mike Maxwell, Rodney Robertson, Mike 318 Church St. 736-3438 Center in Jackson. Services were held at Hartman-Sharkey Fortenberry, Wayne Fortenberry, Ricky Fortenberry and Funeral Home in McComb, with interment in the Concord Eulus Dyess. Cemetery. Visitation was at the funeral home on Friday, Colonial Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

God’s Plan: One, Two, Three Calendar continued from Page 5 By JIMMY W. COX God’s plan for unity-Eph. 4:3-6- “Endeavoring to keep Family and Friends Day, March 15 For more information, please contact Rachael McKenzie the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one Antioch Baptist Church of East Lampton will celebrate 601-395-1694; Dorothy Pittman 601-736-9299; Michelle body and one Spirit just as you were called in one hope Family and Friends Day, March 15, at 2 p.m. The guest Reed 601-731-2862; Randy Herrin 601-731-8339; Jimmy of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism; One speaker will be Rev. Ollie D. Barnes, pastor of Sweet Home Walters 601-441-0962. God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, Baptist Church of Columbia. All families and friends are and in you all.” invited. Martin Birdhouses ONE-(1) One God-Eph. 4:4. (a) A self-existent being- The Men of Action Ministry has built Martin Birdhouses, Psa. 90:2; (b) Creator-Gen. 1:1; (c) One God is all we Annual Youth Revival, March 15 which they are selling for $60.00 each, as part of a fundraiser need-Ex. 20:3. (2) One man was created-Gen. 1:27; (a) On behalf of their Pastor and First Lady, youth, youth for the Ministry. This group of men volunteer their time to One woman was created from man-Gen. 2:22-23; (b) From leaders and the entire church family, Blue Springs CME do small jobs for those who are elderly or handicapped, and this couple has come all nations-Acts 17:26; (c) By “one Church invites you to join them in worship and praise as cannot do the jobs for themselves, such as wheelchair ramps, man sin entered the world, and death by sin” -Rom. 5:12; they enter into their Annual Youth Revival, March 15-22. etc. If the people can pay for the materials, then they do, but Gen. 3:1-6. Services will commence on Sunday, at 11 a.m. Weekly if they cannot, the Men of Action Ministry will use the (3) One Lord-Eph. 4:5. Came as man’s redeemer-Gen. services will begin at 7 p.m. and the revival will conclude fundraiser money to pay for the materials. 3:15; Heb.l0:10; Matt. 1:21; Eph.l:7. (4) One Spirit- Eph. Sunday, March 22, during the regular 11 a.m. worship This group is made up of men from Turnage Chapel 4:4; Became as a spiritual guide-to carry on the work service. Church and is expanding to other churches in the Jesus started-John 14:26; John 16:13.(5) One faith was community. If you would like to join this group, you will be welcome. They have a breakfast at 8:30 a.m. the first given for man to embrace-Eph. 4:5. (6) One baptism was Annual Choir Anniversary, March 15 Sunday of every month at Turnage Chapel. They would like given for man to obey-Mk. 16:15-16; Rom. 6:3-5. (7) One Truevine Baptist Church cordially invites all pastors, churches, choirs, groups and soloists to worship with them for this to grow into a community wide, and even a county body was founded to which man may be added-Eph. 4:4; wide Ministry. They have even built a wheelchair ramp in That body is the church-Eph. l: 22-23; Matt. 16:18, Acts during their Annual Choir Anniversary on Sunday, March 15, at 2:30 p.m. Sister Debra Reynolds will be the Mistress Walthall County. If you have time to volunteer, this is a very 2:47. (8) One hope-Eph.4:4; Heb. 6:19. rewarding Ministry. If you belong to another church and TWO-(l) Man is two in one, a dual being-Eccl. 12:7; II of Ceremony for the special occasion. If you are unable to attend, please pray for the success of the program. would like to join, the breakfast can be rotated to other Cor. 4:16; II Cor. 5:1; Jas. 2:26. (2) God’s plan calls for churches, if enough members join. For more information, two births-physical and spiritual-John 3:3-5; I Pet. 1:23. Homeschool Family Program, March 19 please call Bro. Bob Whitehead at 601-736-7744. (3) Bible speaks of two deaths-physical and spiritual-Heb. There will be a Homeschool Family Program on Thursday, 9:27; Rev. 20:14-15. He who is born twice and is faithful March 19, at 11 a.m. at the Columbia-Marion County Library Events to God and Christ will die but once-John 8:51; Rev. 2:11, Library. A reading list is now available at the library. All area The Columbia-Marion County Library will host the but he who is born only once, will die twice. homeschool families are invited to attend. following events. The Anime Club will meet every first and THREE-The work of three beings is very important in third Monday of the month to view and discuss anime and the God’s divine plan. (1) God -the designer, creator, and Fly-In, March 28 Japanese culture. If there are any persons in the community benefactor-Gen. 1:1; Jas. 1:27; Rev. 21:3-4. (2) Christ, the The Columbia Airport Pilots Association will host a Fly- who would like to share their expertise in Japanese culture redeemer, lawgiver, and example- Eph. 1:7; Heb. 1:1-2; I In, Saturday, March 28. It will begin at 9 a.m. and will have with the club, please contact Ms. Ryda Worthy at the library. Pet 2:21. (3) The Holy Spirit-the comforter, teacher, and light sports planes on display, a flight school display, Preschool storytime is every Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. one who guides- John 14:26; John 15:26; John 16:13. skydiving exhibition, radio-control airplane exhibition, for children ages 3-5. Storytime features stories, crafts, Obey God’s plan: Become a Christian- Believe in flour-bomb competition and a medical helicopter display. music and dance. Christ; John 8:24; Repent of sins, Acts 2:38; Confess Plane rides will be available along with children’s activities. Christ publicly, Matt. 10:32; Be baptized into Christ, Acts The Woodlawn Youth Choir will provide music and lunch Home School Sports League 2:38; Rom. 6:3-5. plates will be available. Home School Sports League players needed now! Baseball available for boys age 13-18. If you are home Columbia Church of Christ WMHS Class Reunion, April 25 educated and would like to play in a competitive sports 1120 Broad Street - Columbia - P. O. Box 427 West Marion High School class of 1984 will hold their league, call Kevin Arnold at 601-297-0365 or email Jimmy W. Cox – Preacher – Phone (601) 736-0900 25-year class reunion on Saturday, April 25, at the West [email protected] immediately. Team meeting in Marion Cafeteria at 7 p.m. The cost is $25 per person. early February. THURSDAY March 5, 2009 www.columbianprogress.com 7 Curtain opens on “Crazy ForYou”

During Saturday night's performance, Polly Baker, played by Grace Ann Pierce, sang “Embraceable Craig Ellis as Bobby Child sings “I Can't Be Bothered You” to Bobby Child, impersonating Bella Zangler, Now,” for the Friday night performance. played by Nathan Burkett.

Zangler's Follies and the Traveling Ladies Ensemble react with shock as The “Cowboys” and the entire company back up Christoph Garner as Bobby Child, played by Craig Ellis, rushes through their dressing room Moose, playing bass, for the number “Slap That Bass.” during the song “Tonight's the Night.”

Tess, played by Courtney Carter, resists the advances of Bella Craig Ellis as Bobby Child tries to keep the peace between Nicole Zangler, played by Seth Norris for the Friday night show. Holland as Irene Roth and Ashley McEntyre as Polly Baker.

Nathan Burkett center, as Bobby Child, dances with Zangler's Follies, Natalie Bourne, Hannah Harvey, Elizabeth Winton, Anna Morris and Kerri Mobley, during the “I Can’t Be Bothered” dream sequence. Photos by Ben and Tom Watts THURSDAY 8 www.columbianprogress.com March 5, 2009

POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT CA opens season 3-0 PRIMARY ELECTIONS: hit two doubles as did sophomore Taylor homerun in the bottom of the inning to By Don Hill Fortenberry. Senior Miles Bodie and retake the lead. CA added one more run TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2009 Editor junior R.J. Thomas each hit a single and in the sixth inning for the 4-2 win. The following candidates have a double. Senior Ryan Morris, Mitchell also hit a homerun plus a authorized and paid a fee to the Columbia Academy opened the 2009 sophomore Ty Powell and sophomore double and a single. Lee hit a double, Columbian Progress to announce baseball season with three wins, two over their candidacy for the office of: Tanner Pace each hit two singles, junior junior Nick Sanders rapped two singles Amite School and a victory over Sylva Nick Sanders hit a triple and junior Jamie and Pace hit a single. Bay. Thweat hit a single. Sanders took the win, giving up four CITY ALDERMAN In the first game against Amite, the In the next game at home against hits while striking out six. Cougars jumped to a 10-0 advantage. Amite, CA took a 4-3 win. The Cougars In the three games, the Cougars AT LARGE “In the third inning, Amite scored scored a run in the first, third, fourth and played solid defense, making just two seven runs with two swings of the bat,” sixth innings, while Amite scored two errors. • Vance B. Berry (D) said first-year coach Scott Dale, a former runs in the fourth and one run in the sixth. “If teams hit it on the ground, we can CA graduate. Amite hit a grand slam and Morris led the Cougars at the plate, as make the plays,” Dale said. “I believe we a three-run homerun to close the gap 10- he hit two doubles and a single. Powell have a strong defense, and our pitching is 8, but the Cougars went on to score five and Pace each singled twice and Thomas good enough to keep us in the games.” more runs the next two innings to post a and senior Jeremy Lee each singled. CA was scheduled to open up division •Orthopedics 15-8 victory. Thomas pitched a complete game, play Tuesday, as they played at Magee “We have to score runs every inning,” •Sports Rehab getting the win by striking out six, and against Simpson Academy. Today, they Dale said. “That is what we have to do to giving up six hits. host Simpson for a 6 p.m. varsity contest. •General Rehab compete.” CA hosted Sylva Bay Saturday, and Next Tuesday and Thursday, CA will •Aquatic Therapy Junior D. B. Mitchell picked up the jumped on the Saints 2-0 in the first take on Brookhaven Academy, the first •FCE’s win, striking out four while giving up inning. Sylva Bay tied the game in the game at Brookhaven and the Thursday four hits. On the offensive end, Mitchell top of the third, but Morris hit a solo game at CA, again with a 6 p.m. start. PHYSICAL THERAPY 433 Broad Street, Columbia, MS 39429

•Carroll Brown, PT, DPT, OCS Wildcats down Mendenhall •Kristy Pace, PT By Lori Watts with a double-base-hit, scoring the only CHS head coach Greg Owen said that Phone: 601-444-0030 Wildcat run in the inning. after the first four games on the road it •Vickie Istre, PTA Fax: 601-444-0033 Staff Writer Coming out of the second inning, CHS was good to 10-run the first opponent at •Nicole Nibert, PTA was in the lead 7-2, after Montgomery, home. “You want to play really well for Columbia High School Wildcat Ellzey, as shortstop, Ellis, as first your first home game,” he said. baseball team earned a 12-2 win against baseman, and right fielder Ty Randall all The Wildcats were scheduled to begin Mendenhall on Saturday to give them a 3- singled. Designated hitter Forrest Dungan district play against Purvis on Tuesday, 2 record. and third baseman Conner Brady scored March 3, at 6 p.m. at home and continue Pitcher Tyler Simmons gained the win after getting on base due to errors by on Friday, March 6, at 7 p.m in Purvis. with two innings of pitching, giving up Mendenhall. Owen said, “We’ve been a contender two hits, two runs and two walks and The next three innings were scoreless for the district title for the past three or striking out two. Ryan Ellis followed him, but the Wildcats caught fire again, in the four years and aren’t ready to stop doing pitching for three innings, striking out sixth, scoring five more runs to stop the that. We are just as hungry as we have four and giving up three runs. Aaron game due to the 10-run rule. been to continue contending for that Ellzey pitched one inning, finishing up Ellzey picked up two more hits, to end championship.” the six-inning game with one strike-out, the game with three, including one Scheduled Saturday games are with one walk and giving up one hit. double. Lionel Galloway had two doubles Lumberton at 11 a.m. and Richland at 3 In the first inning, centerfielder and Brady hit a single giving the Wildcats p.m., both at CHS. Chance Montgomery started the game 10 hits, 10 RBI’s and the 12 runs. West splits with Greene Co. also was the winning pitcher, win at home but fell 13-12 at in the slugfest. By Don Hill as Graham tossed a complete Leaksville. This week, the Trojans Editor game as he struck out 12 and In the 9-3 victory, Whaley were scheduled to play at Pass gave up just two hits. picked up the win as he had Christian Tuesday then host West Marion opens the West Marion took down help from Courville and the Pirates today. Saturday, baseball season with 4-1 South Pike 19-1 as the Trojans Graham. Darius Miller hit a West will host East Marion record while posting a 1-1 banged out 14 hits. Jeff double and a single with two and North Forrest in a small Region 8-3A record. Courville took the win on the RBI, Graham hit a homerun tournament. West and East The Trojans defeated Lloyd mound. and Courville hit a single with Marion will play at 1 p.m. and Star 4-1 as Daniel Graham had WM blasted Bassfield 17-2 two RBI. West and North Forrest will the only three hits of the game, as the Trojans scored 12 runs In the game at Leaksville, play at 4 p.m. A junior varsity driving in all four runs. He the first two innings. Graham West had 12 hits, led by Heath game with West and East will was the winning pitcher, as Bedwell’s three singles. be played at 11 a.m. Courville and Ethan Whaley Whaley and Drake Graham Next week, West will host also pitched. each hit a triple with three Perry Central Tuesday then CREDIT PROBLEMS WERE PROBLEM FOR US Last week the Trojans RBIs and Courville hit two play at Perry Central Friday in NO opened region play against singles. region contests. •Bad Credit Greene County, taking a 9-3 Josh Statham took the loss •No Credit Lady Wildcats start slow •Bankruptcy The Lady Wildcats of played a lot of his younger team that put the ball in play Columbia High School players and pitchers in varsity against them.” •Repossesion played some rough company games. Fitzgerald said their to begin the season, but now “Injuries have hurt us over pitcher has more than 70 We Can Finance YOU! coach Scott Fitzgerald has the last two weeks, but strikeouts the first five games, them ready to face region everyone is now back,” tossing two no-hitters. opponents as the crucial part Fitzgerald said. “We gave up nine of the season begins. Columbia beat Pearl River strikeouts to her, but we had “We have played a very Central in the home opener, three hits,” Fitzgerald said. tough opening schedule,” 8-0, as senior pitcher Kaley “Kaley gave up three hits and Fitzgerald said, as his Lady Stampley struck out 13 had six strikeouts in the Wildcats are now 2-5. “But I batters and gave up three hits. game.” am pleased with our CHS also downed Salem 6-1 Shortstop Libby Aikens MACKHwy GRUBBS 98 Columbia FORD 601-731-1953 MERCURY performance so far this year.” for their two victories. and catcher Kalyn McNabb Fitzgerald said he has CHS took on D’Iberville, has returned to the team after the top 4A team in the state on playing basketball. Saturday, losing 4-0. “Their hitting is starting to “Their pitcher is a Western come around and Kalyn has Kentucky signer and throws a thrown out six runners constant 62-miles-per-hour attempting to steal,” with a nasty rise ball,” Fitzgerald said. Fitzgerald said. “The Stampley, Bailey D’Iberville coach said we Montgomery and Hope were the best team they have Boone have been the top played all year, and the only hitters so far this season.

Come See Us For All Your Welding Needs • Pipeline • Oil Field • Structural Welding & Fabrication • All Types of Shop & Portable Welding Including Aluminum ABS WELDING INC. S. High School Ave. • 601-444-9889 THURSDAY March 5, 2009 www.columbianprogress.com 9 CA preschool building burglarized CES hosts school board appreciation week beginning at around 7 p.m.,” Porter said. By Lori Watts “They appeared to know exactly what they Staff Writer wanted and where they were going, never going on the other side of the campus,” he Wednesday night, Feb. 18, burglars said. entered the preschool building at Columbia Porter said they did not appear to want to Academy and made off with three explore or do any other damage and stayed televisions and VCRs, one full size stove, a for less than 10 minutes during the longest microwave, two small refrigerators and a of their four trips throughout the night. The desktop computer. suspect truck came on campus for the last CA headmaster Tom Porter said the time at around 2 a.m. and can be seen on the estimated replacement cost is $3000. “We video leaving with the stove at that time. have some good video that is in the process The Columbia Academy school board is of being enhanced even further so more offering a $500 reward for information details will be visible,” Porter said. leading to the arrest and conviction of those Porter said that there were no signs of responsible for the burglary. Anyone with forced entry and that the perpetrators of the information may call Tom Porter at 601- Columbia Elementary crime did their work very quickly. 736-6418 or the Marion County Sheriff’s School honored Mrs. “They made several trips onto the campus Department at 601-736-5051. Rene Dungan (left) and Mr. Charles Boston (above) on Friday, February 20. Mrs. Dungan Lions get visit from PRCC officials and Mr. Boston visited each classroom. Each class recited a poem and presented each of them with cards and gifts. At the end of the visit, Mrs. Dungan and Mr. Boston enjoyed cake and punch with the PBS class of the week. Mrs. Dungan read the book “Oh the Places You Go” to the students in honor of Dr. Suess.

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Ernie Lovell speaks to the Columbia Lions Club. •Repossession Photo by Don Hill We Can Finance YOU! special celebrations every month, and this By Don Hill month, they will have the Centennial Folk Editor Festival on March 28. He also said PRCC grew from a handful of students to more than Pearl River Community College’s 2,400 students on three campuses. Executive Director of the Development Jack Byrd, coordinator of Alumni Affairs, Foundation and Alumni Association Ernie also joined Lovell at the Lions Club meeting. Lovell spoke to the Columbia Lions Club last He thanks those involved in the strong week, focusing on the schools’ year long alumni chapter and for the funds they raise MACKHwy GRUBBS 98 Columbia FORD 601-731-1953 MERCURY Centennial celebrations. for scholarships. Lovell said PRCC is the oldest junior The Columbia Lions Club meets every college in the state, which has the oldest Thursday at noon at the Church on Main. junior college system in the United States. Lovell talked about how the school has had Local student named to Wrangler All Star Team

Local student, Lacey Beal, competes in barrel racing. Submitted Photo Leaders of the National High School Members of the Wrangler High School All Rodeo Association (NHSRA), the oldest Star Rodeo Team receive official competition youth rodeo organization in America, apparel consisting of Wrangler Twenty X appointed Lacey Beal of Columbia to the shirts embroidered with the team logo and Wrangler High School All Star Rodeo Team, two pairs of competition jeans. In addition, the first ever corporate-sponsored rodeo team members receive an official team team. certificate signed by Wrangler Jeans and The Wrangler High School All Start Rodeo Shirts President, Phil McAdams. Team is fashioned after Wrangler’s “Wrangler’s NHSRA sponsorship is a Champion Pro Rodeo Team, which includes natural extension of our professional and superstarts like Trevor Brazile, Joe Beaver, collegiate rodeo programs,: said Jeff Dan Mortenson, Dustin Elliot, Kelly Chadwick, director of Special Events for Kaminski, Will Lowe and Hall-of-Famer, the Wrangler. “We are confident the NHSRA late Jim Shoulders. Beal earned a position on partnership will reinforce Wrangler brand the Wrangler High School All Star Rodeo loyalty with the youth market.” Team based on leadership qualities, “The NHSRA owes much of its success to academic eligibility and athletic the support of its national sponsors,” said achievements. Kent Sturman, general manager of the “We are excited to again this year expand NHSRA, “and we are excited to have a Wrangler’s rodeo sponsorship program at the prominent company like Wrangler once high school level,” said Jeff Chadwick, again step forward to help us meet the ever director of special events for Wrangler increasing challenges facing our young Rodeo. “As always, it gives us a tremendous people today. Cowboys can always depend sense of pride to associate the Wrangler on Wrangler to support the infrastructure of brand with promising young men and rodeo and our members are thrilled to have women. We’re confident each member of the Wrangler as a sponsor and are proud to wear team will be an outstanding goodwill their products in and out of the competition ambassador for the sport of rodeo.” arena.” THURSDAY 10 www.columbianprogress.com March 5, 2009 Local businesses get update on state BBB Bureau.” By Don Hill The BBB was started by Rotarians in 1912 to help Editor businessmen. The Better Business Bureau of Mississippi, a private, not-for-profit organization was established in 1964. Dick Brodbeck of the Mississippi Better Business Bureau “You don’t have to be accredited to use our services, but it spoke to members of the Marion County Development helps,” Brodbeck said. The BBB has 2,300 accredited Partnership Friday morning at the monthly Catchy Friday businesses in the state with 23 accredited businesses in meeting. Columbia. The Mississippi BBB serves 76 counties across Brodbeck, the director of communications at the state the state. BBB, opened his talk by giving a test to the group, finding Ann’s Embroidery is one of the new BBB members from out what they know about BBB. Columbia. “I want to clear up what the BBB does,” Brodbeck said. “Being a member identifies me as a respectable, “There are a lot of misconceptions about the Better Business professional business,” said Ann Sanders. “It gives my customers a sense of security, shows them I have a business that can be trusted.” “Our mission is to promote the highest ethical marketplace relationship between businesses and the public through self- regulation, education and information,” Brodbeck said. He said the BBB does not take complaints about businesses over the phone, but in written form only. They also respond to consumer’s complaints in written form. They offer mediation and arbitration services, online identification of accredited businesses, automotive arbitration, reliability reports, business alerts, public Dick Brodbeck speaks to the MCDP. education services, guides for giving for and to charitable Photo by Don Hill organizations, self-regulation help; business standards advice and they help people and businesses to take action against claims the business are making are true, and that they are not fraud. misleading. Last year, the BBB made 843,000 contacts in the BBB also offers charity reviews with the Wise Giving Ridgeland office. He said since Hurricane Katrina, the Alliance. They evaluate charities and make sure donations number of people using the BBB services has increased in a are going to where they need to be. dramatic fashion. The MCDP’s next Catchy Friday will feature Partners in Brodbeck said they also have an advertising review Education March 27 beginning at 7:45 a.m. program to help monitor advertising. They make sure the EMHS announces honor roll East Marion High School has McRaney, Jerrod Newsom, Curtis Beach, Eloit Boyington, Deanna announced it’s second nine week’s Peters, Destiny Stewart, Maria Taylor, Expose, Mikeal Johnson, Roxanne honor roll students. Cara Torquati, Dominick Watts. Luckett, Shanna Magee, Ricketia 7th Grade Superintendent’s List (All 9th Grade Superintendent’s List (All McKenzie, Joseph Myers, Loren A’s): Antonio Barnes, Mary Beard, A’s): Kevin Broom, Anesha Stewart, Raven Stewart. Essence Weary. Principal’s List (A’s & Handshaw, Lane Ramshur. Principal’s 12th Grade; Superintendent’s List B’s): Desiree Adams, TySheona List (A’s & B’s): Morgan Allen, Cierra (All A’s): Thomas Echols Jr., Alford, Kendell Allred, Lela Flowers, Cotton, Jaylen Funches, Shakyra Corneshia Hicks, Keyunna Lee, Elbert James Jr., Cimera Kyle, Ashley Peters, Kameisha Wilson. Keshia McDaniel, Shakayla McKenzie, Charmeka Nelson, Marcus 10th Grade Superintendent’s List McFarland, Shantrice Peters, Chambre Patrick, Andre’shia Payton, Tiffany (All A’s): Luke Evans. Principal’s List Ratliff. Principal’s List (A’s & B’s): Thompson, Thomas Tolar. (A’s & B’s): Janea Burton, Delisha Amber Allen, Deanna Bass, Shaniqua 8th Grade Superintendent’s List (All Griffin, Beverly Johnson, Lillian Brown, Erica Campbell, Tarica A’s): Rebekah Broom, Cara Torquati. McLendon, Anikua Tolliver. Daniels, Kayla Johnson, Carnitra Lott, Principal’s List (A’s & B’s): Daniel 11th Grade Superintendent’s List Shanta Lott, Greg Lowe, Markia Barnett, DeVonte Cagins, Desiniqua (All A’s): Angelica Barnes, Tyesha Magee, Shelby Norris, Kayla Pace, Collins, Latoria Daniels, Mallory Christopher, Adrine Echols, Arnissa Marcy Parker, Frederic Russell, Dours, Michael Goldman, Anna Galloway, Erika Lowe. Principal’s List Kristen Russell, Tamiah Thomas, Nicole Lee, Demetrius McLin, Craig (A’s & B’s): Jamie Barnes, Brittney Tabinisha Varnado. Main Street hosts entertainment Mainbe performing selections from the musical. By Lori Watts Street The Jefferson Middle School show choir, Staff Writer Columbia under the direction of Chris Turnage, will announces also be performing numbers from their show. special entertainment during the “1st The entertainment will be in front of Thursday” extended shopping hours on Main Trustmark Bank on Main Street beginning at Street this week on March 5. 6 p.m. Leading actors Nathan Burkett, Craig Ellis, Main Street merchants will remain open Ashley McEntyre and Grace Ann Pierce, until 7 p.m. The community is invited to from the cast of the Columbia High School come enjoy the atmosphere and shopping musical production of “Crazy For You” will downtown. Town Club holds February meeting The Town Club members gathered of the E Company Combat Armored February 5, at a local restaurant for the Battalion as they prepare for deployment. monthly meeting. Hostesses for the occasion Program Chairman Margaret Sandifier were Betty Lynn Reaves, Myrtis Sims and passed out materials for members to make Darren Hathorn. A Valentine motif was Valentines. As the pretty Valentines were carried out with attractive decorations on the made Mrs. Sandifier picked them up to take center of the dining tables and Valentine to the nursing home residents. heart candy at each place. Prior to the nice Members present were Cheryl Bourne, Joy buffet dinner, Mrs. Reaves gave the Brooks, Frances Bush, Marilyn Griffin, Judy invocation. Griffith, Pat Harmon, Margie Hathorn, Anna After the meal, President Marilyn Griffin Hough, Emelie Mclean, Mimi McLean, Kay opened the meeting and held a short business Newsom, Ann Pittman, Hazel Pope, Brenda session with officers giving their reports. Pat Pounds, Betty Lynn Reaves, Margaret Harmon reported on the newly-formed Sandifier, Myrtis Sims, Judy Smyly, Lisa Marion County Military Support Group and Stringer, Mimi DeOmelIas, Paula White and asked the club to provide emotional, spiritual Carolyn Young. and physical support to soldiers and families TAX REFUND SALE BRING US YOUR REFUND AND CASH IN ON BIG SAVINGS! NO MATTER WHAT YOUR CREDIT NO CREDIT? BAD CREDIT? BANKRUPTCY? REPOSSESSION? WE CAAN FINANCEE YOU

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RHONDA BRASSEAL Crow doesn't For those with a taste for life and leisure MEDIA GENERAL SYNDICATION SERVICES taste all of that good When I was in second grade, I told my classmates a lie. A really big lie. It all started when my mother's younger brother moved away from home just as soon as he turned 18, in about 1973. He and his girlfriend moved from Vicksburg to Jackson, MS - into a little apartment together. It was scandalous! Though Mama did not approve of their planned living arrangements, Learn how to eat for your health we helped them move. Uncle Bill and "Aunt" Debbie's new By Mary Shedden prepare meals, says if all you can do apartment had green shag MEDIA GENERAL NEWS SERVICE is add vegetables to SpaghettiOs or carpet and freshly paneled Most folks know the adage about serve a bowl of precut fruit, that’s an walls. They had their own TV, never going to the supermarket improvement. bean bags, and a huge hungry. The American Institute for Cancer stereo. I felt their newfound But that’s not the only trick you can Research suggests aiming for meals freedom in the way they were use to make sure your cart is filled made up of two-thirds (or more) smiling and hugging and with nutritious foods or healthful vegetables, fruits, whole grains or chatting. I knew something weight-loss-friendly selections. beans and one-third (or less) animal big was happening in their It doesn’t matter whether you’re protein. Most adults should consume lives, and I liked being a part hoping to shed weight or prevent up to three cups of vegetables and of it. ABOVE and RIGHT: Portions you see chronic diseases: Consuming more two cups of fruits every day, the U.S. Then earth-shattering commonly see in the plant-based foods is the single best Department of Agriculture says. news came. Just three grocery store are way to improve your situation, says Changing your mindset can start months later, Uncle Bill took a much larger than an Barbara Roberts, a Hillsborough at the grocery store, where job offer from Southern appropriate serving County, Fla., Health Department processed foods and meats vie for California. He and Aunt size. The items on the nutritionist who leads local attention, says New Jersey physician Debbie were moving to Los right are the correct and nutritionist Joel Fuhrman. He Angeles! With all the movie supermarket tours for harried serving for one says 55 percent of American diets stars! I couldn't believe it. So shoppers as part of the county’s person. today are made up of processed, far away, on just hope and BELOW: A look at the Healthy Lifestyles program. prepackaged foods. love. nutrition label might An estimated 11 percent of U.S. “Eating for health does not mean That same year, still 1973, surprise you on how adults eat the recommended daily you are not eating for pleasure,” says while I was still in second healthy the foods you amount of fruits and vegetables, Fuhrman, the author of a two-volume grade, and Uncle Bill and buy really are. The according to research published in series focused on nutrient-rich diets Aunt Debbie had just moved soup on the left is the American Journal of Preventative called Eat For Health ($46.99, Gift of to movie-star land, the Sonny better for you even Medicine. The consumption rates and Cher Show rose to though the other says remained steady from 1988 to 2002, Health Press). its 'Light'. popularity. They were two despite increasing scientific evidence Nutritionists today cite as essential BOTTOM: The apple young people, in love, so it that plant-based foods were 14 vitamins and 15 minerals, most of on the right is the associated with a decreased risk of which can be easily found in fruits seemed. They sang about correct portion size going against the grain and certain diseases, including and vegetables. Fuhrman says for an adult even cardiovascular illnesses, cancer and research is discovering how fruits how they had each other, though the larger diabetes. and vegetables also are packed with babe. They had no money, ones like the one on micronutrients — zero-calorie, tissue- they sang, but they had love. the left are easy to Roberts, a working mom who And they lived in Los Angeles. buy. knows how hard it is to find time to building vitamins and minerals. Despite the research focus on Just like my aunt and uncle. MGNS photos by Jay Nolan And so it came about one produce, it doesn’t eliminate the need winter morning in Mrs. for meat, dairy, nuts and grains — Tuccio's second grade you just need to adjust how much classroom that some children Tips for getting you buy. were comparing stories. They Here are some suggestions on were talking about what portions ‘just right’ how to tweak buying habits for they'd gotten for Christmas, optimal wellness. where their family had vacationed, and sundry Shoppers struggling to lose weight or eat healthier Mary Shedden is a staff writer for braggadocio. And there I was, often have a problem with portion control, says Barbara The Tampa Tribune in Florida. with no fancy vacations and Roberts, a nutritionist with the Hillsborough County nothing all that outstanding Health Department. From fruits and veggies to packaged for a Christmas present. foods, supersized portions are everywhere. Americans "I have an aunt and uncle tend to ignore the nutritional information on the package who live in Los Angeles, and instead let their eyes decide how much is “just right.” Don’t California," I offered. believe us? Look at these examples: That turned a few heads. Fruit: Massive red delicious apples are tantalizing on the Nutrition On The Mind So I decided to take it a little produce shelf, but they’re often larger than a tennis ball — the further. size of one portion of fruit. Bagged fruit tends to run more • Look for dark green vegetables, such as broccoli, romaine lettuce, spinach and "They do," I said. "And proportionate. kale, or vibrantly colored fruits and vegetables, such as peppers, carrots and sweet they're on TV. Sonny and Potatoes: A baked potato is a common side dish, but too potatoes. Cher Bono are my aunt and often gargantuan spuds are added to a plate. Know what a • Fruits and vegetables will lose nutritional value as they soften or lose color. To avoid uncle." computer mouse looks like? That’s more in tune with the that, keep them grouped with similar items at home. Berries and bananas, for example, My classmates gasped in appropriate-sized potato. ripen quickly. Apples and carrots are just the opposite. awe. Ice Cream: Ben & Jerry’s is world famous for its pints of • Fresh versus frozen: The bad rap against frozen food is undeserved, as they’re The next thing I knew, I was Cherry Garcia and Chunky Monkey. But despite what you might often picked and packed at the peak of freshness and nutritional value, Fuhrman says. behind a closed door with our think, that pint consists of four — yes four — half-cup servings. • There’s no need to invest in more costly natural and organic foods if you don’t want principal, Sister Mary The “Shorties” containers now available at local supermarkets them. Look for fruits and vegetables on sale or, better yet, make a trip to a local Perpetua. That meeting was are a legitimate single serving. produce stand. my first experience with Here are some other simple portion equations: • For the best grains possible, the word “whole” should be first on the ingredient list panic. The bare, blue walls One serving of meat or poultry = a deck of cards for breads, cereals and other grain products. “If the first word on the label is ‘enriched,’ closed in on me as Sister One serving of fruit = a tennis ball then it’s right up there with Fruit Loops,” Roberts says. Perpetua's wizened, fierce One serving of raw leafy vegetables = a baseball • Sodium: Packaged foods are usually full of excess salt, but so are pickles, canned face grew larger and larger. One serving of chopped vegetables = half a baseball meats, gravies, marinades and other sauces. Try to keep sodium intake lower than My punishment: to recant 2,000 mg a day. my "story" in front of my entire class, which put me further down the totem pole than when I started. 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Substitute Trustee's said N1/2 of the SW1/4 of the NE1/4 Title Company, Trustee for The 4:00 p.m., at public outcry, offer for I will only convey such title as is Notice of Sale a distance of 190.04 feet, more or Hurricane Mortgage Company, Inc., sale and will sell, at the North front vested in me as Substitute Trustee STATE OF MISSISSIPPI less, back to the point of beginning; Beneficiary, to secure an indebted- door of Marion County Courthouse at WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this day COUNTY OF Marion containing 0.50 acre, more or less, ness therein described, which Deed Columbia, Mississippi, for cash to the February 11, 2009 WHEREAS, on the 17th day of and being located in the N1/2 of the of Trust is recorded in the office of highest bidder, the following Emily Kaye Courteau March, 2006 and acknowledged on SW1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 35, the Chancery Clerk of Marion County, described land and property situated Substitute Trustee the 17th day of March, 2006, Julie L Township 5 North, Range 19 West, Mississippi in Book 1462 at Page 649; in Marion County, Mississippi, to-wit: 2309 Oliver Road Radomski AKA Julie Radomski Single Marion County, Mississippi. and Begin at the Northeast corner of Monroe, LA 71201 woman, executed and delivered a Also less and except: WHEREAS, by various assign- the SW1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section (318) 330-9020 certain Deed of Trust unto Donovan Commence at the southwest cor- ments on record said Deed of Trust 15, Township 3 North, Range 13 East, lhs/F06-0953 O McComb, Trustee for Mortgage ner of the N 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of the was ultimately assigned to and run thence West 82 feet; thence Feb19,26,Mar5 Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., NE 1/4 of said section 35; thence run Wachovia Bank, N.A., as Trustee. run North 89 degrees and 14 minutes IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF Beneficiary, to secure an indebted- S 89 degrees 39 minutes 59 seconds Pooling and Servicing Agreement West 250 feet; thence run South 0 MARION COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI ness therein described, which Deed E and along the south line of the said dated as of November 1, 2004. Asset degrees and 46 minutes West 98 IN THE MATTER OF of Trust is recorded in the office of N 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 for Backed Pass-Through Certificates feet; thence run West 267 feet to the THE ESTATE OF the Chancery Clerk of Marion County, 698.26 feet; thence run N 00 degrees Series 2004-WWF1., by instrument point of beginning: Thence continue HULON MORGAN, DECEASED; Mississippi in Book 1572 at Page 617; 13 minutes 18 seconds E for 614.71 recorded in the office of the aforesaid West 100 feet; thence run South 10 CIVIL ACTION and feet to the centerline of a public road Chancery Clerk in Book 1523 at Page degrees and 24 minutes West 151.3 NO. 2008-0109-P-D WHEREAS, on the 17th day of and the point of beginning, thence 516; and feet; thence run South 87 degrees MICHAEL LEE CARTER, December, 2008, the Holder of said run S 73 degrees 38 minutes 46 sec- WHEREAS, on the 21st day of and 36 minutes East 100 feet; thence ADMINISTRATOR. Deed of Trust substituted and onds E and along the centerline of August, 2006, the Holder of said run North 10 degrees and 24 minutes SUMMONS appointed Emily Kaye Courteau as said road for 39.52 feet; thence run S Deed of Trust substituted and East 155.5 feet, back to the point of THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI Trustee in said Deed of Trust, by 61 degrees 24 minutes 38 seconds E appointed Emily Kaye Courteau as beginning. Said parcel contains 0.34 TO: LEE ANNA CARTER TURNAGE, instrument recorded in the office of and along the centerline of said road Trustee in said Deed of Trust, by acres, more or less, and is located in whose mailing address is unknown the aforesaid Chancery Clerk in Book for 183.32 feet; thence run south to instrument recorded in the office of the SW1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section after diligent search and inquiry 1596 at Page 51; and centerline of power line; thence con- the aforesaid Chancery Clerk in Book 15, Township 3 North, Range 13 East, You have been made a Defendant WHEREAS, default having been tinue to run south for 100 feet; 1523 at Page 517; and Marion County, Mississippi. in the suit, filed in this Court by made in the payments of the indebt- thence run West to a point S 00 WHEREAS, default having been Being the same property conveyed Michael Lee Carter, Plaintiff, seeking edness secured by the said Deed of degrees 13 minutes 18 seconds W made in the payments of the indebt- to Rev. M.D. Sterling and wife, to establish the heirs at law of Hulon Trust, and the holder of said Deed of from the point of beginning; thence edness secured by the said Deed of Barbara Sterling by deed from Kevin Morgan, deceased. Defendants other Trust, having requested the under- run N 00 degrees 13 minutes 18 sec- Trust, and the holder of said Deed of Dwayne Ward and wife, Deborah than you in this action are the signed so to do, on the 12th day of onds E and back to the point of Trust, having requested the under- Gaye Ward filed for record in Book unknown heirs at law of Hulon March, 2009, I will during the lawful beginning. signed so to do, on the 12th day of 1266, Page 655, Registers Office for Morgan. hours of between 11:00 a.m. and I will only convey such title as is March, 2009, I will during the lawful Marion County Mississippi, dated You are summoned to appear and 4:00 p.m., at public outcry, offer for vested in me as Substitute Trustee hours of between 11:00 a.m. and 11/20/98. Metes and Bounds defend against said Petition to sale and will sell, at the North front WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this day door of Marion County Courthouse at February 4, 2009 Columbia, Mississippi, for cash to the Emily Kaye Courteau highest bidder, the following Substitute Trustee described land and property situated 2309 Oliver Road in Marion County, Mississippi, to-wit: Monroe, LA 71201 Commence at the Southwest cor- (318) 330-9020 ner of the North 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of cls/F08-3364 the NE 1/4 of said Section 35; thence Feb19,26,Mar5 run South 89 degrees 39 minutes 59 Marion County Schools seconds East and along the South Sixteenth Section Land line of the said North 1/2 of the SW Ronald Fortenberry, 1/4 of the NE 1/4 for 698.26 feet to Superintendent the Point of Beginning; thence run 1010 Highway 13 North, Suite 2 North 00 degrees 13 minutes 18 sec- Columbia, Mississippi 39429 onds East for 614.71 feet to the cen- Phone: (601) 736-7193 terline of a public road; thence run FAX: (601) 736-6274 South 73 degrees 38 minutes 46 sec- Sixteenth Section Public Notice onds East and along the centerline of CHANGING LAND said road for 39.52 feet; thence run CLASSIFICATION South 61 degrees 24 minutes 38 sec- The Marion County Board of onds East and along the centerline of Education hereby gives notice of the said road for 183.32 feet; thence run changing in classification of land South 57 degrees 16 minutes 11 sec- located in the following Section and onds East and along the centerline of Township located in Marion County, said road for 240.55 feet; thence run Mississippi, in compliance with the Southerly along the centerline of said requirements of Section 29-3-39, road and along a curve to the right Mississippi code of 1972, as amend- for 116.19 feet, said curve having a ed. central angle of 72 degrees 13 min- The following parcels will be re- utes 33 seconds and a radius of classified from FARM RESIDENTIAL 92.17 feet; thence run South 14 to FOREST: degrees 57 minutes 22 seconds West NW ¼ of NW ¼ of SW ¼ in and along the centerline of said road Section 16, Township 2 North, Range for 76.22 feet; thence run Southerly 12 East, containing 10 acres, more or along the centerline of said road and less. along a curve to the left for 189.73 Any interested parties desiring to feet, said curve having a central object to this classification must sub- angle of 54 degrees 08 minutes 06 mit such objection in writing to the seconds and a radius of 200.81 feet; Chancery Clerk of Marion County thence run South 39 degrees 10 min- within 30 days from the day of final utes 44 seconds East and along the publishing of this notice. centerline of said road for 45.15 feet MARION COUNTY BOARD OF to the South line of the said North1/2 EDUCATION of the SW1/4 of the NE1/4; thence Ronald Fortenberry, Superintendent run North 89 degrees 39 minutes 59 Marion County Schools seconds West and along the South February 2, 2009 line of the said North1/2 of the Feb19,26,Mar5 SW1/4 of the NE1/4 for 490.04 feet Affidavit of to the Point of Beginning; containing Abandonment Notice: 5.0 acres, more or less, and being a Under the Mississippi Abandoned part of the SW1/4 of NE1/4 of Section Motor Vehicle Law, Miss Code Ann. 35, Township 5 North, Range 19 Section 63-23-1, et seq., as ammend- West, Marion County, Mississippi. ed, I/we being persons defined therin Less and Except: authorized to proceed do hereby cer- Commencing at the Southwest tify that on the 10th day of January, corner of the N1/2 of the SW1/4 of 2009 one 1998 Chevy S-10 VIN# the NE1/4 of Section 35, Township 5 1GCCS1946W8166438 was aban- North, Range 19 West, and thence doned on my premises. I hereby cer- run South 89 degrees 39 minutes 59 tify to the best of my knowledge the seconds East and along the South odometer reading of 213,000 miles line of the N1/2 of the SW1/4 of the reflects the amount of mileage of the NE1/4 a distance of 698.26 feet; vehicle described herein. thence continue South 89 degrees 39 Tony’s Small Engine 116 South minutes 59 seconds East along the High School Avenue, Columbia, MS South line of the said N1/2 of the 39429 SW1/4 of the NE1/4 a distance of 300 This advertised vehicle will be sold feet to the point of beginning of the on or after Friday, March 6, 2009 at land herein described: Thence run 10:00 a.m. North 00 degrees 13 minutes 18 sec- Feb19,26,Mar5 onds East a distance of 150 feet; Substitute Trustee's thence run South 89 degrees 39 min- Notice of Sale utes 59 seconds East to the center- STATE OF MISSISSIPPI line of a public road; thence run in a COUNTY OF Marion Southerly direction along the center- WHEREAS, on the 20th day of line of said public road to the South September, 2004 and acknowledged line of the aforesaid N1/2 of the on the 21st day of September, 2004, SW1/4 of the NE1/4; thence run Rev. M. D. Sterling and wife, Barbara North 89 degrees 39 minutes 59 sec- Sterling, executed and delivered a onds West along the South line of the certain Deed of Trust unto American THURSDAY March 5, 2009 www.columbianprogress.com 13 LEGAL LEGAL LEGAL LEGAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Establish Heirs at Law, filed against Mississippi, and containing five (5.0) seal of this court, this the 17th day of STITUTE TRUSTEE Wanted to buy: riding mowers, you in this action at 9:30 o'clock A.M. acres, more or less. February, A.D. 2009. 2380 Performance Dr, TX2-985-07-03 tillers, plow horses, go carts & push on the 13th day of April, 2009, in the Being the same property as con- CASS BARNES, CHANCERY CLERK OF Richardson, TX 75082 mowers. Will buy running or not run- courtroom of the Marion County veyed to Derek S. Pittman and Dana F. MARION COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI TS No.: 09 -0010546 ning. 601-731-1505 (3/14) Courthouse at Columbia, Mississippi, Pittman in a Warranty Deed dated /s/ Cass Barnes PARCEL No. 159-31-170-02-057 and in case of your failure to appear October 22, 1999 and filed for record Feb26,Mar5,12,19 DHGW 45754G HEAVY EQUIPMENT and defend, a judgment will be on October 22, 1999 in Book 1296 at SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S Mar5,12,19 entered against you for the money or Page 453. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL 1940 9N Ford tractor, recent other things demanded in the Petition. I will only convey such title as is WHEREAS, on August 30, 2007, AND CONVEY restoration, includes 5 ft. bushog, You are not required to file an vested in me as Substitute Trustee MICHAEL D BROWN AND WIFE, KIM- SURPLUS MUNICIPAL REAL ready to mow. $2,500. 601-467-0015 answer or other pleading but you may WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this day BERLY BROWN, executed a Deed of PROPERTY do so if you desire. February 11, 2009 Trust to RAY J. RICHARD as Trustee Notice is hereby given of the inten- (3/5) Issued under my hand and the seal Emily Kaye Courteau for the benefit of GRAND BANK FOR tion of the City of Columbia, YARD SALES of said Court, this 11th day of Substitute Trustee SAVINGS, FSB, which Deed of Trust Mississippi, to sell and convey that February, A.D. 2009. 2309 Oliver Road was recorded in Book 1554 at Page certain lot measuring 75 feet by 110 /S/Cass Barnes Monroe, LA 71201 286 in the Office of the Chancery feet on Barnes Avenue in the City of Rummage sale: Saturday, March 7, Clerk of Court Marion County, (318) 330-9020 Clerk of Marion County, Mississippi; Columbia more particularly described at 1548 Lyncrest Ave. from 7:30a.m.- Mississippi cls/F05-0547 and in that certain deed to John M. Burt, 12 noon. Desk, clothes, couch, TV By: Joy D. Baughman, D.C. Feb19,26,Mar5 WHEREAS, COUNTRYWIDE HOME Sr., and Mrs. Bessie Burt, dated stand. 601-736-2260 (3/7) (SEAL) Legal Notice LOANS SERVICING, L.P., the current December 23, 1971, recorded in Book Feb19,26,Mar5 Columbia Storage, LLC of 54 Beneficiary of said Deed of Trust, sub- 645, at page 109, in the office of the Yard Sale: March 6 & 7 at 2130 Hwy IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF Columbia-Purvis Rd., Columbia, MS stituted RECONTRUST COMPANY, Chancery Clerk of Marion County, 98 West in front of G&J Building. MARION COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI 39429, makes notice that the con- N.A. as Trustee therein, as authorized Mississippi, and further identified as Furniture, children’s clothing & house- IN THE MATTER OF tents of the following units rented by by the terms thereof, as evidenced by Parcel No. 163-32-000-02-026 and hold items. Friday 7-5 and Sat. 7-12. THE ESTATE OF the following individuals will be sold to an instrument recorded in Book 1601 PPIN 2598 upon the tax records of (3/7) HULON MORGAN, DECEASED; the highest bidder at 54 Columbia- at Page 253 in the Office of the Marion County, Mississippi. CIVIL ACTION Purvis Rd., Columbia, MS 39429 at Chancery Clerk of Marion County, The Mayor and Board of Aldermen Huge garage sale March 5-7. NO. 2008-0109-P-D 9:00 a.m. on March 7, 2009; # 153 Mississippi; and by the City of Columbia, Mississippi, Children’s and adult’s clothes, office MICHAEL LEE CARTER, Alicia D. Neal; #19 Rose Jefferson; WHEREAS, default having been have determined that said real prop- and baby furniture, two televisions ADMINISTRATOR #111 Robin Fagan; #63 Comfort Inn. made in the terms and conditions of erty has ceased to be used for munic- and much more. 2598 Gates Road at SUMMONS Feb26,Mar5 said Deed of Trust, and the entire ipal purposes and that said real prop- the old Broome Farms store. 601-943- THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS debt secured thereby having been erty should be sold and conveyed to 6383 (3/5) TO: The Heirs At Law of Notice is hereby given that the declared to be due and payable, and the highest bidder therefor, pursuant Hulon Morgan Board of Supervisors of Marion the legal holder of said indebtedness, to the provisions of Section 21-17-1 Garage Sale: multi family garage You have been made a Defendant County, Mississippi, will receive sealed COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SER- (2)(a), Mississippi Code of 1972, as sale, clothes, linens, bedding, house- in the suit filed in this Court by bids in the office of the Marion County VICING, L.P., having requested the amended. hold items, furniture. Saturday, March Michael Lee Carter, Plaintiff, seeking Board of Supervisors, 215 Broad undersigned Substitute Trustee to Sealed bids for the purchase of 7, 7 a.m., at 36 Hassellwoods Dr. (3/7) to establish the heirs at law of Hulon Street, Columbia, Mississippi 39429, execute the trust and sell said land said real property will be received by Morgan, Deceased. Defendant's other until the hour of 10:00 o'clock A.M. on and property in accordance with the the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of SPRING CLEANING YARD SALE! than you in this action are Lee Anna Tuesday, March 17, 2009, for the pur- terms of said Deed of Trust for the the City of Columbia, Mississippi, until From plants/yard decor, to household, Carter Turnage. chase of the following, to wit: purpose of raising the sums due 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, barn items & more! Fri & Sat., Mar. 6- You are summoned to appear and One (1) new or used trailer-mount- thereunder, together with attorney's in the office of the City Clerk of 7, 8 a.m., at horse statue on Hwy 35 defend against the complaint or peti- ed spray injection road repair machine fees, Substitute Trustee's fees and Columbia, Mississippi, at 201 Second S., Sandy Hook. 601-953-9470 (3/5) tion filed against you in this action at for use by Supervisor's District No. 4, expenses of sale. Street, Columbia, Mississippi 39429, 9:30 O'clock A.M. on the 13th day of Marion County, Mississippi, together NOW, THEREFORE, RECONTRUST immediately after which said bids BOATS April, 2009, in the courtroom of the with lease-purchase financing there- COMPANY, N.A., Substitute Trustee, shall be opened and publicly read. Marion County Courthouse at for. will on March 26, 2009, offer for sale The City of Columbia, Mississippi, 1991 Astro 18 ft. bass boat, 150 Columbia, Mississippi, and in case of The above to be according to spec- at public outcry to the highest bidder reserves the right to waive any irreg- HP Mercury motor. 24 volt trolling your failure to appear and defend a ifications therefor on file in the office for cash, within legal hours (between ularities and to reject any or all bids. motor. 2 depth finders. 2 live well, rod judgment will be entered against you of the Chancery Clerk of Marion the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. CITY OF COLUMBIA, MISSISSIPPI box, plenty storage, galvanized trailer for the money or other things County, Mississippi. at the North door of the Marion By: Mayor with new tires and spare. Excellent demanded in the complaint or peti- The Board of Supervisors reserves County Courthouse in Columbia, Mar5,12,19,26 condition. 601-731-8629. (TFN) tion. the right to (1) take advantage of the Mississippi the following-described You are not required to file an provisions of Section 19-13-17 of the property: LEGAL 2001 17.5 ft. all weld boat. 70 hp answer or other pleading but you may Mississippi Code of 1972, as amend- LOT NO. 23 OF OAK MANOR ADDI- Yamaha with custom trailer, like new do so if you desire. ed, and pay for said road equipment TION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF Legal All lands belonging to Ora $7,500. 601-731-9574 or 674-0940 Issued under my hand and the seal in installments, or (2) to take advan- COLUMBIA, MARION COUNTY, MIS- Mondy, Myles Mondy and Lawrence (3/14) of said Court, this 11th day of tage of the provisions of Section 31-7- SISSIPPI, AS PER MAP OR PLAT Mondy are posted against any and all February, 2009. 13(e) of the Mississippi Code of 1972, THEREOF ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF PETS forms of trespassing. (12/31/09) /S/ Cass Barnes as amended, and lease-purchase said THE CHANCERY CLERK OF MARION Chancery Clerk of Marion County, road equipment, or (3) to pay cash, in COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI; TOGETHER BLDGS FOR RENT Pine Belt Animal Rescue has dogs Mississippi its discretion. WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS THEREON and cats available for adoption. Call By: Joy D. Baughman, D.C. The Board of Supervisors reserves AND APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO for more information 601-736-5828 or (SEAL) the right to reject any and all bids and BELONGING. Retail Space Available for rent on 601-270-6142 (TFN) Feb19,25,Mar5 to waive any and all informalities. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. will Second Street. Call now 601-736- This the 3rd day of February, A. D. convey only such title as vested in it 4104. (TFN) Substitute Trustee's Free to good home: Puppies, Notice of Sale 2009. as Substitute Trustee. WEDDING RECEPTION? PARTY? Golden Retriever/black lab mix. Males STATE OF MISSISSIPPI /s/ Cass Barnes WITNESS my signature on this Reunion? Columbia Country Club has & females, 6 weeks old. 601-467- COUNTY OF Marion Cass Barnes, Clerk 18th day of February, 2009. the place for you! Call 601-736-0383 1903 (3/5) WHEREAS, on the 12th day of Marion County Board of Supervisors RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., SUB- and book your activity now. (TFN) December, 2003 and acknowledged (SEAL) STITUTE TRUSTEE Want your ad here? Call us at the on the 12th day of December, 2003, Feb26,Mar5 2380 Performance Dr, TX2-985-07-03 WANTED Columbian-Progress today to place Derek S. Pittman and Dana F. Pittman, NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF Richardson, TX 75082 your classified ad. With rates starting MARILYN SUE POWELL Telephone No. (800) 281-8219 husband and wife, executed and as low as $7, we have the right type Letters of Administration having By: /s/ Leonard Valsin delivered a certain Deed of Trust unto Wanted to buy: wide flat bottom of ad for your specific needs! Call us been granted on the 17th day of Title: Assistant Secretary Lawyers Title, Inc., Trustee for boat. 601-736-5387 (3/7) at 736-2611 for more information. Mortgage Electronic Registration February, A.D. 2009, by the Chancery RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., SUB- Systems, Inc., Beneficiary, to secure Court of Marion County, Mississippi, an indebtedness therein described, to the undersigned, upon the estate which Deed of Trust is recorded in the of Marilyn Sue Powell, deceased, office of the Chancery Clerk of Marion notice is hereby given to all persons County, Mississippi in Book 1436 at having claims against said estate to Page 201; and present the same to the clerk of said WHEREAS, on the 7th day of court for probate and registration January, 2008, Mortgage Electronic according to law within ninety (90) Registration Systems, Inc., assigned days from the date of the first publi- said Deed of Trust unto RMS cation of this notice, or they will be Residential Properties LLC, by instru- forever barred. ment recorded in the office of the THIS the17th day of February, A.D. aforesaid Chancery Clerk in Book 2009. 1567 at Page 371; and /s/ WHEREAS, on the 21st day of Gannon L. Rogers March, 2005, the Holder of said Deed Administrator of Trust substituted and appointed Feb26,Mar5,12,19 Emily Kaye Courteau as Trustee in IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF said Deed of Trust, by instrument MARION COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI recorded in the office of the aforesaid IN THE MATTER OF Chancery Clerk in Book 1473 at Page THE ESTATE OF 714; and CAUSE NO. 2009-0010-P-D WHEREAS, default having been MARILYN SUE POWELL, made in the payments of the indebt- DECEASED edness secured by the said Deed of SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI ESTATE SALE Trust, and the holder of said Deed of Trust, having requested the under- To: THE HEIRS-AT-LAW OF signed so to do, on the 12th day of MARILYN SUE POWELL, March, 2009, I will during the lawful DECEASED The Estate of Mary Frances Watts hours of between 11:00 a.m. and You have been made defendants 4:00 p.m., at public outcry, offer for in that certain petition filed in the sale and will sell, at the North front within cause by Gannon L. Rogers, 1404 Church Street door of Marion County Courthouse at Tanya Michelle Rogers and Trina Columbia, Mississippi, for cash to the Dawn Powell, petitioners, seeking to Columbia highest bidder, the following establish the identity of the heirs-at- described land and property situated law of Marilyn Sue Powell, deceased, in Marion County, Mississippi, to-wit: pursuant to the provisions of Commencing at the Northwest cor- Sections 91-1-27 and 91-1-29, th ner of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Mississippi Code of 1972, and alleg- Saturday, March 7 Section 30, Township 2 North, Range ing that Gannon L. Rogers, Tanya 13 East, and thence run East a dis- Michelle Rogers and Trina Dawn tance of 525 feet to the point of Powell are the sole and only heirs-at- 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. beginning: Thence continue East a law of said Marilyn Sue Powell, distance of 345 feet to a point on the deceased. forty line a distance of 30 feet North You are summoned to appear and of the Northwest corner of that cer- defend against the petition filed in Antique and Vintage Furniture, China, Silver, Art, Mirrors, Cut tain parcel of land conveyed to Albert this action at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Glass/Art Glass/Depression Glass, Stemware, Porcelain, Homer, Jr., per deed of record in Book March 30, 2009, in the Chancery 605, at page 154, as contained in the Courtroom of the Marion County Oriental Rugs, Fine Linens, Extensive Seasonal Collections office of the Chancery Clerk of Marion Courthouse in Columbia, Mississippi, County, Mississippi; thence run South and in case of your failure to appear (Easter, Fall/Halloween, Christmas), Cookware, Books, a distance of 631.5 feet; thence run and defend, a judgment by default Freezer, Apple Computer, Lamps, Bed Linens, Tools, Many West a distance of 345 feet; thence will be entered against you for the run North a distance of 631.5 feet relief sought in the petition. useful things and many unusual things. back to the point of beginning; being You are not required to file an a part and parcel of said NW 1/4 of answer or other pleading but you the SE 1/4 of Section 30, Township 2 may do so if you desire. Conducted by her children and their children North, Range 13 East, Marion County, Issued under my hand and official THURSDAY 14 www.columbianprogress.com March 5, 2009 AUTOMOBILES HELP WANTED APARTMENTS MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS SERVICES

1999 Ford Taurus. High energy person Garage Apartment Spring Super Sale: Spring Special: For Homegrown pro- David Cooper’s Spring cleaning 116k miles, 4-door, all with good driver’s for rent. Couples only. For Sale: “The Big Sale: 2009 Deer duce for sale by Painting & special. Will tear electric. no smoking in license. Can start No pets. 601-736- Dawg” 2009 28x80 4 Valley 32x90, 4 bed- Emma Dale. 465 Old Carpentry, vinyl sid- down old structures, vehicle ever. Good now. $11.70- 4389 (TFN) bed+2 bath double- rooms, 3 baths, big River Rd. South, ing, home repairs, remove & haul away clean condition. $27.75/hour. No cold Apartment for rent: wide includes-huge open floor plan with Columbia. 601-736- renovations, decks, unwanted items. No Asking $2,500. 601- calling. Company van nice 2BR apt. avail- living room with Rock living room, den, 6736. Stand on fences, ceramic & job too big or small. 736-0631 or 601-731- provided. No experi- able. $600/mo. Call fireplace, dream computer room, fin- Lumberton Rd. wood floors, house Free estimates. 601- 8104 (3/21) ence necessary, will 736-4104 (TFN) kitchen with lots of ished sheetrock t/o, closed. (3/7) leveling & washing. 467-1252 (3/19) train a motivated per- Broadmeadow cabinets, big island, beautiful white 601-794-8976 or 601- 2004 Z71 loaded, son. 877-364-2927 Apts. $300 move in black appliances, columns, huge Bus Tour leaving 436-1323 (3/5) Perfection Plus: 112k miles, $11,000. (3/19) special. 1, 2 & 3 BR patio door, Rock kitchen with oak cabi- Tylertown September construction, carpen- 1997 Tahoe 4x4 available. 13th month columns, Hollywood nets, ceramic tile and 4-14, 2009, $1015. Home repairs & try, remodeling, con- loaded, $6,000. 736- Driver Trainees free. 601-587-5677 bath with rock tub, black appliances, Grand Canyon, Las remodeling by Tim crete, painting & 0317 or 467-3033 Needed. Local CDL (4/18) “Ashley Furniture,” great master bath Vegas, Oklahoma, Wascomb 601-731- more. Professional (3/21) Training. $800 per wk. Efficiency skirting, washer/dryer with ceramic tile on Albuquerque, Dallas, 4149 (3/21) high quality work at Werner Enterprises Apartment. Newly and much more. All floor and around tub Wilda 601-876-2907, your convenience. 2005 GMC Yukon in (EOE). 1-800-350- remodeled. 1-2 per- for only $499.99 per & shower. Too much 601-876-1874, 601- Professional cabi- Free estimates. Tony excellent condition, 7364. (3/28) son max. No children month. Call Southern to list! Delivered, set- 876-2122, 958-515- net building and all Murray 601-466-2269 loaded with leather, or pets. $550.00 Colonel Homes in up, a/c, skirted. All for 5929. (3/7) types of carpentry or Ray Anderson 601- CD, navigation, DVD New business seek- month. Utilities Laurel at 1-866-428- only $714.82 per work. 601-736-0068 688-1254 (6/27) only one owner for ing a tattoo artist. Call BUSINESS SERVICES or 601-736-2867 (3/5) included. 736-7167 or 8218 (3/28) month wac. Call only $16,500.00. Call 601-740-0259 (3/19) Will paint any 3 BR 736-7165 (3/19) Inventory Simmons Housing at 601-270-8884. (TFN) R & R Lawn Care - home inside or out- Newly constructed Reduction Sale: For 1-888-346-9998 (3/28) Got lawn work? We HOMES FOR RENT Off season yard main- Cedar Lane Sale: 2009 16x80, 3 can help! K&D Lawn side for cash or HELP WANTED tenance, leaves, Apartments. bedroom, 2 bath, MISCELLANEOUS Service. Call Kelli at dependable trans- mulching, house pres- For Rent: 1BR/1BA 2BR/2BA, walk-in vinyl siding, shingle 601-736-1670 or 601- portation (also tree sure washing, flower The following posi- $350/mo. with $300 closets, all appliances. roof, plywood con- 543-4271 (3/21) work) 601-731-8414 HUGE reptile cage. beds, grass mainte- tions are available at dep. 2BR/1BA On Cedar Lane Rd. off struction, thermopane leave message. (3/7) 2 ft. x 4 ft. Wood with nance, aerator. Call Jefferson Davis $425/mo. with $400 National Guard Rd. insulated windows, We do plumbing, screened & hinged 601-441-9706. (TFN) Need a website? Community Extended dep. 601-596-8221 $700/month 601-441- oak cabinets, 8 foot electrical, carpentry top and removable Business cards? Direct Care Facility, Prentiss, (3/5) 2368 (3/14) ceilings, kitchen appli- and all types of Plexiglass front. $200 Will care for your mail services? To MS. Director of ances, washer/dryer, obo. 601-441-8913 repairs. Free esti- loved one in home. advertise your busi- Nurses-must be a 3BR/2 full bath MBL HOMES 4 SALE Ashley furniture and leave message. (TFN) mates. 601-467-1252 10+ years experience. ness service or prod- Registered Nurse. house for rent at 43 much more. Unbeatable Deal: (4/16) Local & distant refer- uct? You need the Long term/geriatric Dukes Ln. 601-668- Delivered, set-up, For Sale: 2008 Kimball Piano- was ences. Weekends ok, Columbian-Progress! experience preferred. 5743 (3/14) skirted, a/c. All for “Southern Dream” just tuned. Price Southwest Tree reasonable rates. 601- Call us at 736-2611 Supervisory experi- only $301.39 per 16x80 3 bed+2 bath reduced $1,000. Call Service: Tree 441-5667 (3/7) for more information. ence required. HOUSE-references, month wac. Call includes huge kitchen 601-441-1289. (TFN) removal, stump grind- Executive Director of 736-7890 (TFN) Simmons Housing at with black appliances, ing. Free est. Bonded Nursing Home-must 1-888-346-9998 (3/28) Hastings piano. For rent, sale or patio door, Rock & insured. Craig BUSINESS SERVICES be a Licensed Nursing 2002 Sunshine Cherry wood, good lease. Royce Rental. columns, Hollywood Home Administrator. 32x70 double wide, 3 condition. $1,200 Sterling 601-248-9399 Owner financed selec- bath with rock tub, Contact Personnel BR/2 BA; has fire- 601-740-1618 (3/7) (5/7) tion of houses and “Ashley Furniture,” Office at 601-792- place, dining room, Porky’s apartments. 601-736- plywood construction, 1210 or fax resume to full kitchen & 2 dens. www.columbianprogress.com 2329 or 601-441- skirting, washer/dryer Home & Lawn Care 601-792-1257. Email $45,000. 601-736- 2617. (TFN) and much more. All [email protected] 0594 or 601-441-4521 for only $299.99 per MISCELLANEOUS (3/28) (3/7) 601-441-0962 or 601-441-9003 2BR/1BA cabin on 9 month. Call Southern acres, C/H/A, very Call for free estimates Colonel Homes in Government will pay Now Hiring: clean, at 1200 Shiloh Companies desperate- Laurel at 1-866-428- you $8,000.00 to buy Insured & Bonded Firetower Rd. 8218 (3/28) ly need employees to a new home. Don’t $500/mo with We carry mobile Hwy 35 South Jimmy Walters assemble products at miss your share of the $500/dep. 601-736- home doors, win- home. No selling, any stimulus bail out FISH DAY Foxworth, MS 39483 Owner 4956 (3/5) dows, and plumbing hours. $500 weekly money. No gimmicks, supplies and portable Thursday, March 12, 3-4 p.m. potential. Info. 1-985- STORAGE SPACE no hype. Call now for buildings. Call or info 601-249-2084 Pearl River Farm & Garden Supply @ 829 Pittman St. 601-736-5653 646-1700 Dept. MS- come by G & J Dozer/Truck Services SPACE AVAILABLE: (3/21) 4 - 6” Catfish $29/100 TO PURCHASE 8-11” CATFISH 2019 (3/7) Building. 601-736- Free Estimates 30’ x 40’ Commercial 6 - 8” Catfish $49/100 Please Bring Your Own 1197. (TFN) 601-441-7148 Now Hiring: compa- storage space avail- 8 -11” Catfish $95/100 Water & Container able. Northside Self Want to list in the Too Big to Bag! 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STORAGE SPACE 1 & 2 Bedroom Now taking Applications Apartments Available Rental Assistance Merri Anne Fortenberry Realtor/Agent www.tanyaholland.net WELL WORTH THE WAIT! EXCELLENT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! Don't miss this opportunity for a private suburban lifestyle. Close to shopping. This 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath home is the place Marion Apartments, L.P. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home has had TLC and features bub- for your growing family covered parking, and spacious family bling steamy Jacuzzi, serene woodland view, and central heat & room. Your handyman skills make this one a real bargain. Style 211 Pitman Avenue Richard Lokey, realtor air. Opportunity knocks only once. An affordable dream house. you'll love at a price you can afford. Be the proud owner! Columbia, MS 39429 601-441-0986 Stove/Refrigerator Furnished 934 N. Main St. • Columbia, MS Central Heat/Air www.richardlokey.homesandland.com Water, Sewer, Garbage Furnished [email protected] Utility Allowance For an Updated Clean Laundry Facilities List of Property QUALITY WORKMANSHIP ABOUNDS! KIDS STARTING SCHOOL? What a floor plan!!! You'll love the layout of this 3 bedroom, This home is close to public schools. Delightful eat-in kitchen. Call Roger Graney, Mgr. 2.5 bath home with spacious family room, indoor laundry facil- ities, and a huge kitchen. Zoned for the best schools. Leave the This 4 bedroom,\2.5 bath home is thoughtfully designed with 601-731-2622 city lights behind. Energy efficient package. Beautiful acreage. storage shed, huge master suite, and central heat & air. Tranquil Office Hours FOR SALE Your piece of paradise. setting. Energy efficient package. Nothing else like it. Monday-Friday “Check My Website Daily” 9:00-4:00 www.RichardLokey.homesandland.com

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BEARD REAL ESTATE & APPRAISERS, LLC. 736-5374 www.beardreandappr.com • 410 Courthouse Square • Shelton Ball, Broker & Appraiser GA-114 • [email protected] INTEREST RATES HAVE DROPPED...... YOU MAY QUALIFY NEW LISTINGS! FOR A LOAN AT AN INTEREST RATE OF LESS THAN 6%. IF YOU ARE READY • CRAWLEY ROAD - 3 BR/1 BA on 1 acre. Metal roof and vinyl siding. NEW LISTING! TO BUY, NOW IS THE TIME, CALL OUR OFFICE AND LET OUR YEARS OF • GILL STREET - New to market. 3 or 4 BR/2 BA. Excellent location. NEW LISTING! SERVICES GO TO WORK FOR YOU. • MINIATURE HORSE DRIVE - 3 BR/2 BA with 158+ acres. Pearl River frontage and extensive road frontage NEW LISTING! NEW LISTING NEW LISTING • ROCKY BRANCH ROAD - Newer 3 BR/3 BA on 14 secluded acres. NEW LISTING! • GILL STREET - Recently renovated large 3BR/2BA. 3,000 +/- sq. ft. heated and cooled. NEW LISTING! • WEST LAVEVIEW DRIVE - 3 BR/2 BA on large lot with fenced backyard and detached shop. NEW LISTING!

• BRIARWOOD DRIVE - Executive residence with income producing capability. • CONIFER DRIVE - Secluded, executive home on 3 +/- acres. • BROAD STREET - Restaurant with fixtures. Access available from Broad and Pearl Streets. NEW LISTING LEASED! Clean and Cute as can be. Large master NEW LISTING • LAKESHORE DRIVE - Delightful 3 BR / 2 BA with roomy sun room and lovely pool on corner with private bath, split plan. Located on 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath camp on Foot's Lane. lot. NEW PRICE! 2 acres in the city schools. Nice shop Cannot beat the price!!!!!!!! • WEST LAKEVIEW DRIVE - 3 BR/2 BA with fireplace, bonus room, and large bedrooms. with plumbing and above ground pool. DRASTIC REDUCTION! • HICKORY BEND - Comfortable 3 BR/2 BA with large backyard and greenhouse. NEW PRICE! NEW LISTING • MCCOMB - Prime commercial locations close to Interstate 55 and Highway 98. ONLY NEW LISTING NEW LISTING TWO LOCATIONS REMAINING! • CHURCH STREET - 4BR/2BA cottage on deep lot. Owner moving. Must sell. PRICED TO SELL! • BROAD STREET- Fixer upper on 1.3 acres in excellent location. PRICE REDUCED! • PEARL STREET - Duplex on large lot. Ideal investment property. SOLD! • PINE COURT - New roof. New exterior siding. Interior partially renovated. DRASTICALLY REDUCED! NEW LISTING • WILLIAMSBURG ROAD - 2 BR/1 BA fixer-upper on 1 acre mol. SOLD! NEW LISTING This home is picture perfect with a great One story brick home with 5.7 acres mol. floor plan that includes: Kitchen w/custom • TRESTLE ROAD - 41 acres +/- with creek frontage. NEW LISTING! Large kitchen features ceramic counter- cabinetry, granite counter tops, ceramic • I-55 SOUTH & HWY 568 (OUTSIDE MAGNOLIA) - 122 acres mol. - Excellent access. tops & floors with lots of cabinetry. Vaulted flooring. Den/Dining Room combo Commercial or development. NEW PRICE! ceiling in family/dining room combo w/french doors opening up to patio on • OFF HWY 35 N - 108 +/- acres. Abundant wildlife. Hunters paradise. Reasonable w/built-in entertainment center & wood back, wood floors, high ceilings w/wide offers encouraged. laminate flooring. Large master bedroom crown moulding, & fireplace w/gas logs. • DALE STREET - 3.5 acres. Ideal for residential lots. with bath featuring a jacuzzi tub, ceramic Master bedroom features: trey ceiling, • NORTH MAIN - 3.5 acres with old house to be torn down. counter-tops & floors. Large wood deck on carpet flooring, Mbath w/shower, • OLD SUMRALL ROAD - 2.6 acre residential building site. SOLD! back with storage galore underneath. whirlpool tub & ceramic flooring. Fenced • CORNER ORCHARD & GAIL - Residential building site. ASKING ONLY $15,000! Property adjoins creek. Built in 2001 backyard. • BELLEWOOD - Residential building sites. Jan Cavanaugh John McNeese Maureen Breakfield VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS ON THESE AND OTHER PROPERTIES. WE NEED LISTINGS! CALL FOR INFORMATION ON OTHER LISTINGS! (601)736-3675 (601)731-3045 (601)736-7758 Cell (601)441-5165 Cell (601)441-7067 Cell (601)441-0501 Michelle Stanley Rita Shea Cell (601)441-6464 (601)441-1030

DOUGDOUG RUSHINGRUSHING REALREALTYTY REAL ESTATE WWW.DOUGRUSHINGREAL.DOUGRUSHINGREALTY.COM.COM 426 BROAD STREET WWW.TANYAHOLLAND.NET 736-6222 * LISTINGS * SALES * RENTALS * PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Office 601-731-3900 • Fax 601-731-3931 • Hwy. 98 Bypass, Columbia, MS HOMES * SELF STORAGE RENTALS - 417 PEARL STREET* • 190+/- TIMBER FARM - This property has pine plantation timber from 10 years old to 1 year old with about 14 acres of open ground. There is a modern 2100 SF home with a 1/4 mile paved NEW LISTINGS: drive with a very functional farm barn and a pond. This is a rare opportunity to have a property *1626 HWY 48E, SANDY HOOK - 3 BR/2 BA remodeled brick home on 1 acre. that has some of the best hunting in South Mississippi, loaded with a pine timber investment that *29 GREATER BRUSHY CREEK RD. - 6 BR/4 BA & 21/2 Baths on 1.7 acres. Approx. will make you money even as you sleep, with a home that anyone would be proud of. Offered at 3850 sq. ft. $647,500. With another 84 acres available for purchase. *174 COLUMBIA PURVIS RD. - Remodeled 3 BR/3 BA home on 8 acres. City Schools. • RANCH HOME ON 3 ACRES - This 1900 SF brick home has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, a metal *57 AUTRY ROAD - 4 BR/3 BA brick home on 2 acres. Alot of room to spread out. roof and brand new central heat and air. The entire 3 acre piece is open, level, and ready to be put *1713 NORTH MAIN STREET - Church bldg., fellowship hall, multipurpose bldg. to use! Come sit on the front porch and enjoy the country! Priced @ $145,000 and approx 3 acres. • PEARL RIVER FISHING CAMP - Very nice 1200 SF camp or home located in Riverveiw Estates. It has 600 SF of living with an additional 600 SF of porches.This would be PERFECT *1117 BROADMOORE DRIVE - 3 BR/1BA brick home on a quiet cul-de-sac. for a getaway or a home because of its access to the Pearl River and all the recreational opportunities it offers! $53,000 CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT: • IMPROVE COMMUNITY - Nice 3 bedroom, 1 bath home on 3 acres central heat and air, new *127 KNOX POLK RD. - 1 yr. old, 3 BR/2 BA brick home on 3.75 acres in the Goss area. Split plan, metal roof, shop and storage shed and a pond. All for $85,000. nice kitchen, pond & shop. • WALTHALL COUNTY - Home on lot, out in the country asking $49,500. *83 QUAIL RUN RD. - 4-5 BR/3 BA, 2 yr. old nice country home on 3 acres. Approx. 3573 sq.ft. H/C, • 75 HWY. 587, FOXWORTH, MS 75587 - 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home full of southern charm, master suite, extra room upstairs & many many extras. approx. 2000 sf. built just for your family. asking $119,500. *912 JACKSON AVENUE - 3BR/2BA older home in town on a very large lot. Approx. 2600 sq. ft., • PRENTISS, MS - 3 Bedroom home with central H/A nice location. $57,000. bonus room and much more. • HOME ON 20 ACRES - Marion County 3 bedroom, 2 bath immaculate home on 20 pristine *714 MAIN STREET - Commercial bldg. for sale or lease located on Main St. acres. Gotta call on this one!! $279,000 *PEARL STREET - Commercial lot for sale. 154x156 lot size, partially fenced. • WALTHALL COUNTY - This 3,000 sq. ft. almost new home has it all. 4 BR, 2 BA 2 car carport and both front and back porches to enjoy the country scene while being close to town. Asking *810 CENTRAL AVE. - 3BR/2BA older home on a lg. lot. It has a lot of character. $70’s SALE PENDING! $215,000 *SINGLEY ROAD - 16 acres (mol) located on Singley Rd. Open and wooded, city school. LAND *COMMERCIAL BUSINESS - Snowball/Snack stand for sale. Includes all appliances, some inventory, lot • 84 +/- ACRES - of planted pine with great hunting. Located south of Columbia. $2,600 per Acre. is leased. Good business. Opened seasonal. • 95 ACRES - Located in Pearl River County with rolling hills and scattered pines inside a huge gated *811 GREYMONT DR. - 3 BR/1.5 BA brick home. Nice step down den, covered patio & fenced community. Great for home or camp and a small farm; or hunting and relaxing on your own private backyard. Great starter home. property on a private road. $4,250 per acre or owner will divide for $4,690. • 60 ACRES - 2 miles west of Sumrall about 20 acres open, balance in nice pine timber, with a small *104 EDIE STREET - 3 BR/2 BA updated home in a quiet area. Kitchen & Dining room open, lg. pond. $5,000 per acre. laundry room & fenced backyard. • 44+/- ACRES - With community water, power and septic system already in place. Property is about 8 *616 ALBERTA AVE. - Residential lot. 76 X 200, Corner of Alberta Ave. & Porter Street. acres open land, 36 acres wooded and has two ponds. Nice piece of property at a nice price! $92,000. *33 STONEWOOD DRIVE - Newer 3BR/2.5BA home on 1.5 acres. Very spacioussplit plan, must see. • 60 ACRES - Good hunting tract, north of Columbia and just off the Pearl River. 60 acres of pines with *203 S. HIGH SCHOOL AVE. - Commercial bldg w/nice apt. Approx. 6480 sq ft. some nice hardwoods mixed in at the end of a dead end paved road. $3,500 per acre. *49 DUFF ST. - 3 BR/2BA updated nice home on a 3/4 acre lot in the Lakeview Subdivision. • 18 ACRES - Stringer Bullock Road. Property has natural 15+ year old pines scattered throughout and *613 CLEARVIEW DRIVE. - 3 BR/2 BA newer home on a lg. deep lot, Approx. 2600 sq.ft. would make a great homesite. Deeded access. Proced at $68,400 Great location. REDUCED! • 47.7 ACRES MARION COUNTY - 4 wheeler trails throughout, great hunting, excellent *1200 PINECOURT CIRCLE - 3BR/1BA home in quiet cul-de-sac. Cute as a button. $50’s. REDUCED! neighborhood. $2,750 per acre. *403 LAFAYETTE ST. - 3BR/2BA brick home on a large corner lot. Near downtown. REDUCED! • LA HWY 21 - 40 acres in 9 year old pines just north of Angie, La. Great hunting/ timber investment. *704 CHURCH ST. - 3BR/2BA updated older home. H/W floors, lg. kitchen and fenced backyard. $2,250 per acre. *1703 NORTH MAIN STREET -3BR/1BA brick home with fenced back yard. $50’s. • CAVANAUGH ROAD - 47 acres located in Marion Co. property is ready for homesite with electricity *36 HASSELLWOODS DRIVE - Executive style 5BR/3.5BA home w/approx. 6000 sq. ft. under roof. and spetic tank. You can also enjoy the spring fed creek. $3,000 per acre. *720 DALE STREET - large lot for building. Located on the corner of Dale Street and Wilks Ave. • 40 ACRES of rolling hills in the Sumrall school district. Property is approx. half 14 year old pines and *699 WHITE STREET - 2 BR/1BA house with vinyl siding. Has been rental prop. Good neighborhood. half open land. Community water and 2000 feet of road frontage in Lamar county on Rocky Branch *WELL ESTABLISHED SCREEN PRINTING BUSINESS - Good income.With or Without building. Rd. $460,000 *2880 HWY 13 N. - 4BR/2BA home in City schools. Ready to move in. REDUCED! • 60 ACRES on 1-55 and Hwy 13 in the edge of Lumberton and in Pearl River County. 1392 ft. on I- 55 and 200 ft. on Hwy 13. Portion of property is zoned commercial and has city water and sewer. WEST MARION SCUOOL DISTRICT: Commercial opportunity listed at $319,000 *750 PICKWICK ROAD - 3 BR/2 BA country home on 7.5 acres. Very private, 1.5 years old, split plan, • 84 ACRES in Lamar County. Property is mostly 14 year old natural pine growth with 2000 ft of road great wildlife. frontage and rolling hills. Trails throughout the property. Would be a great hunting property or home *427 Hwy 98 W, KOKOMO - 2-3 BR/2 BA brick home on 1 acre. Fireplace, approx. 1750 sq. ft., priced to sell. site! Priced at $3,000 per acre. *96 HWY 587, FOXWORTH - Comm. Bldg., 2 lots, paved parking, used in the past as a bank, Lg. Lobby area, • 192 ACRES - On the Leaf River in Forrest County. Full of wildlife and easy to get to since it’s just off offices & drive-thru. REDUCED! Evenlyn Gandy Parkway. Priced at $3,500 per acre. Better hurry, getting a lot of calls on this one!! *47 TURNAGE CHAPEL RD. - 2006, Sunshine 16x80, 3BR/2BA mobile home to be moved. $29,500! • 119 ACRES - with 20 acre spring fed lake with white sand beach. The water level and springs make *TAYLOR RD. - Approx. 24 acres w/pond, planted pines in 10 yrs. & up. REDUCED! the water a beautiful green color. Just north of Columbia, MS. Great recreational property listed at EAST MARION SCHOOL DISTRICT: $3,500 per acre. *53 GRICE RD. - 3BR/2BA older home on 10 acres. A lot of charm & character, in the Bunkerhill • 24 WOODED ACRES - Marion County, located 15 miles NE of Columbia. Property is rolling hills Community. with hardwood and pines. Recently Surveyed. Asking $70,800. *6071 HWY 35 N. - 4BR/2.5BA, 1 yr. old home on 20 acres +/- w/garage apt. Up to 52 available. *244 NEW UNION RD. - Approx. 20 wooded acres. Creek runs through property. Abundant wildlife. SALE PENDING! WE ARE LOOKING FOR LISTINGS OF ALL SIZES!! *480 BUNKER HILL RD. - 3BR/3BA home on 10 acres MOL, completely updated. REDUCED! WE HAVE THE BUYERS. CALL TODAY!! Merri Anne Fortenberry - 441-00693 Tammy Harris - 441-66390 Tanya Holland - 736-44213 THURSDAY 16 www.columbianprogress.com March 5, 2009