WWW.CDISPATCH.COM L COLUMBUS, MISSISSIPPI L 132ND YEAR, NO. 53 L 50 CENTS ARREST REPORT: West Lowndes’ Lucious signs See who was arrested with NECC this week Local, Page 3A Sports, Page 1B THE COMMERCIAL DISPATCH THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2011 PBS does detective work in West Point MYSTERY: ‘History Detectives’ show inves- tigates story behind Civil War-era photo BY GARTHIA ELENA BURNETT times, the photo brings [email protected] questions to mind: Why was this young WEST POINT — A white man posing for a young white man, don- photo with a man, proba- ning a Confederate uni- bly of similar age, who form, poses with his would have been a slave knife and revolver. at the time? Beside him, a young It’s a mystery the PBS Kelly Tippett/Dispatch Staff black man is seated, also “History Detectives” Wilbur Colom stands on the foundation of a new home being built near New Hope. The mesh walls around him holding his knife, and a hope to resolve, explor- will be covered with concrete. shotgun, also in a ing the history of the Confederate coat. family photo through It’s just a photo. records at the Clay But contemplating the See HISTORY, 6A Local entrepreneur looks for answer to Africa’s poverty BUSINESS: Stable, affordable homes key to helping impoverished areas, Colom says BY GARTHIA ELENA BURNETT do for health isn’t have a [email protected] hospital or clinic. The best thing you can do for health The disease malaria is to give them clean water stunts social and economic and a safe place to live,” development in Africa, cost- Colom said, sitting in his ing the country an estimat- office at Court Square ed $12 billion a year in pro- Tours on Tuesday. ductivity, according to a Providing housing and recent study released by eliminating standing water the Roll Back Malaria cam- solves a housing problem paign. and a health problem, said What is the solution to Jim Parkinson, a Utah trial malaria in Africa? lawyer and partner in the Medicine? Clinics? Free venture, noting there is a Kelly Tippett/Dispatch Staff health care? housing shortage of One of the newly designed homes being built by According to Columbus 200,000 in Dar es Salaam, a Wilbur Colom near New Hope. Garthia Elena Burnett/Dispatch Staff attorney and philanthropist city in Tanzania. ing to middle-class families homes in Africa. But those A crew from the PBS show “History Detectives,” Wilbur Colom, the answer Colom, Parkinson and including host Wes Cowan, were in downtown West in Africa. are the people who own the Point this week, conducting research and filming for is safe, affordable housing. others are working on a “Don’t get me wrong. banks and the mining com- an episode of the show. “The best thing you can project to offer such hous- There are million-dollar See AFRICA, 6A Friendship House demolition could lead to ordinance changes BY CARMEN K. SISSON INSIDE [email protected] I OUR VIEW: We all deserve an explanation when historic properties are demolished. Page 4A Wednesday’s demolition of a historic property in downtown Columbus has left for Friendship House — an 1890 Victorian some preservationists and supporters ask- mansion on Seventh Street North — saying ing what can be done in the future to pre- the home had fallen into disrepair, and vent similar cases. though they wanted to retain the lot, they First Baptist Church officials had first no longer wanted the house. Because of the applied for a demolition permit in June 2010 structure’s age, and because it is located in a historic district, the Historic Preservation Commission issued a six-month stay of Thomas Southerland, business administra- demolition. tor for First Baptist Church, talks with The purpose of such stays are to ensure Pat Kaye and Burnette Avakian as a bull- dozer demolishes Friendship House that property owners exhaust all efforts to Wednesday in downtown Columbus. Kaye seek grant funding for renovation, possible and Avakian had attempted to purchase purchasers, or take other means to save his- the historic home, but were unable to Carmen K. Sisson/Dispatch Staff reach an agreement with church officials. See HOUSE, 6A

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THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2011 3A ONLINE SUBSCRIPTIONS For less than $1 per month print subscribers can receive unlimited ONLINE CRIME NEWS access to story comments, extra photos, newspaper archives and See a gallery of local mug shots, crime trends and much more by purchasing an online subscription. Non-subscribers other law and order news at cdispatch.com/crime. can purchase online access for less than $7 per month. Go to www.cdispatch.com/subscribe. Appeals court rejects suit Lowndes Port readies roads, rails for Kior plant against county, city police BY GARTHIA ELENA BURNETT The project involves that project, improve- [email protected] improvements to ments will be made a set wrongly. Industrial Park Access of scales that weigh the BY RYAN POE The Columbus- Road, adding a third lane rail cars when loaded. It [email protected] Pernell had been arrested for public drunkenness the day before at the Lowndes County Port from just south of Baldor is a $60,000 project and Authority is preparing for to Kior. has been awarded to In another setback for the sister of Chanticleer Apartments, according to the planned 2012 opening “It’s primarily for the System Scale Corp. of Roosevelt Pernell Jr., her wrongful-death court documents. He later tested positive of the Kior biofuels plant, log trucks that’ll be going Jackson. lawsuit against Columbus and Lowndes for cocaine and ecstasy, and had fallen at the port. to that chip mill down Also ongoing is envi- County was thrown out Wednesday in the “face first on the concrete floor” before The board Wednesday there,” Hardy explained. ronmental studies and U.S. Court of Appeals. officers arrived, a resident said then. got an update on a grant Kior will convert wood engineer work at the west Deborah P. Simmons, of Michigan, He later declined medical treatment application for $150,000 chips to oil. The company bank, to get add a rail filed the lawsuit, which had already been for a swollen jaw and eye. The bleeding in for road improvements to planned to host its official spur when funds are dismissed in U.S. District Court on April his brain was “invisible,” according to the Kior site. The board groundbreaking this available. 27, 2010, after her brother died of internal court records. also applied for a morning. “We want to expand brain bleeding Feb. 22, 2007 at Baptist Preceding Pernell in death was his Mississippi Development Other projects on tap that port over there. Memorial Hospital–Golden Triangle in son, Roosevelt “Squirt” Pernell III, a Authority loan for for the port include Industries look for an Columbus. police informant who was killed with a $217,000 to fund the replacing cross ties and intermodal transporta- The appeals court upheld that deci- sniper rifle in 2003. Robert Rupert, 39, $367,000 project. rail components at the tion, and when I say that I sion, finding that there was no proof that was charged with capital murder for the “Those two things, the rail spur that comes off mean you have water, you the city, county or police officers acted alleged murder-for-hire hit. loan and the grant, will do the Kansas City Southern have rail, and you have the road,” said John main line and enters the roads,” Hardy said. Hardy, port director. port. The east bank has all The Port Authority The $100,000 project is three; the west bank ARREST REPORTS should find out whether being funded by a grant lacks rail. or not the loan and grant from the Mississippi Neel-Schaffer is doing have been approved with- Department of the design work, so when BY RYAN POE in the next month, Hardy Transportation. funds are available plans [email protected] said. In conjunction with already will be in place. Local law enforcement agencies have reported these felony arrests over Deputies back at work after fatal shooting the past week: Montgomery died at Baptist Memorial Hatch Colvin Reeves Camp BY RYAN POE [email protected] Hospital–Golden Triangle. Columbus Police Montgomery, who had been off of Department The five Lowndes County sheriff’s his medication for paranoid schizophre- I James Alvin Hatch, deputies who were suspended following nia since December 2010, fired on 46, of 907 Military Road, a deadly shootout Monday are back at deputies who were searching for him was arrested Tuesday at work today. near his trailer at 249 Askew Road. 2528 Main Street. He Chief Deputy Greg Wright, along Deputies returned fire, hitting him at faces a charge of burglary with deputies Eli Perrigin, Larry least twice in the side and hip. and larceny of a dwelling, Swearingen and Neal Austin, had been The investigation, which is still ongo- as well as misdemeanor Stokes Pryor Knight Gibbs on administrative leave with pay since ing, was turned over to the Mississippi Monday, when John Rogers Bureau of Investigation. charges of disorderly con- 19, of 1556 Lone Oak was arrested May 5 at the duct and begging. Road in Steens, was Gilmer Inn in downtown Danny Donsha I arrested Sunday at Columbus. She was Colvin, 25, of 1911 14th Fourth Street and College charged with burglary of Ave. N. Apt. A, was arrest- Help us help them. Street. He was charged a dwelling. Her bond was ed Tuesday at his resi- with possession of set at $10,000. dence. He was charged The Humane Society cocaine. I Danielle Angel with felony false pretense Terrance Jermaine Stokes, 25, who resides at and his bond was set at I 662-327-3107 Gibbs, 30, of 386 Smith 15 Routley Cove with $2,500. Drive, was arrested Camp, was also arrested Bobby Monroe I Monday at 677 Yorkville May 5 at the Gilmer and Reeves, 29, of 110 LOCAL Road E. for possession of charged with burglary of Fountain Drive Lot 2, was a controlled substance a dwelling. Her bond was arrested May 5 on Airline INTERNET DIRECTORY and robbery. His bond for also set at $10,000. Road near the Lowndes the robbery charge was I Issac Terrell Pryor, Find these businesses online at the following web addresses: County Justice Court set at $3,500. 22, of 51 Harris Drive, building. He was charged was arrested Friday at HEALTH CARE Lowndes Funeral Home with possession of 1303 Clover St. He was cocaine and with a misde- Lowndes County charged with grand larce- Baptist Memorial Hospital www.lowndesfuneralhome.net meanor of driving with a Sheriff’s Office ny of more than $500 and www.goldentriangle.baptistonline.org Members 1st Community FCU suspended license. I Miranda Jane Camp, his bond was set at Columbus Children’s Clinic www.membersone.com I Devin Chais Knight, 26, of 15 Routley Cove, $5,000. www.columbuschildrensclinic.com Memorial Funeral Home Eye & Laser Center of www.memorialfuneral.net Starkville Michael Davis REMAX Bentley: Official toll 238 dead in tornadoes www.eyeandlaser.net www.searchmyproperties.com Rehab@Work Mississippi Industrial Waste THE ASSOCIATED PRESS reduced it to 236 deaths as of May 1. At www.rehabatwork.com that point, Bentley ordered a pause and Disposal MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The official directed officials to check every report Robert’s Apothecary www.msindwaste.com death toll from Alabama’s tornado ram- to make sure victims weren’t counted www.robertsapothecary.com Rent-A-Space page stands at 238, Gov. Robert Bentley twice or overlooked. www.columbusrentaspace.com said Wednesday in disclosing a statewide State officials said securing an accu- RETAIL recount on a day when former NFL quar- Saum Chiropractic rate count was complicated because A1 Appliance Center terback Brett Favre toured one shattered www.saumchiropractic.com local officials were dealing with so many town and thousands lined up for food www.a1appliancecolumbus.com United Way of Lowndes County deaths and not all victims’ bodies were assistance. Bloomer’s Nursery www.unitedwaylowndescounty.org The official count made the severe tor- whole. www.seemybloomers.com “As a physician, I understand the dif- nado outbreak of April 27 Alabama’s Bassett at Home TRAVEL deadliest natural disaster since March ficulties and enormity of the tasks faced www.athomewithbassettfdf.com Columbus CVB 1932, when more than 300 people were by local coroners, physicians, and law killed by twisters. enforcement officials in their efforts to Carl Hogan Chevrolet www.columbus-ms.org Alabama’s Emergency Management identity the number of people who died www.carlhogan.com Shadowlawn Bed & Breakfast Agency had originally put the toll from as a result of this tragedy,” Bentley said Carl Hogan Toyota www.shadowlawncolumbus.com the April storms at 250 and then Wednesday. www.carlhogantoyota.com Tuscaloosa CVB Classic Gifts www.tcvb.org www.classicgifts4her.com EDUCATION Martin Truck & Tractor East Mississippi Community www.martintruckandtractor.com College New Home Building Supply www.eastms.edu www.newhomebuilding.net Immanuel Center for Christian Reed’s of Columbus Education Facebook: Reeds of Columbus www.immanuelschool.net Quality VW/Mazda www.qualityvw.com FOOD Front Door/Back Door SERVICE www.frontdoorcolumbus.com Columbus Arts Council McAlister’s Deli of Columbus www.columbus-arts.com www.mcalistersdeli.com [email protected] Kudoz Bobby Patrick State Farm www.kudozcoffeeshop.com www.bobbypatrick.com FITNESS Galloway, Chandler, McKinney www.gcminsurance.com Fitness Factor The Greater Starkville Development Partnership office recently held a ribbon cutting celebrating and Grand Granite Guys www.fi tnessfactor.net Opening for Advance Auto Parts, Starkville’s newest auto parts store. 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The Friendship House mate. Many more thousands of lesson in poor public relations. tion is moving to a new facility soon also be a memory. belongs to the ages. The home, dollars would be required to The church attempted to fly on Bluecutt Road. Owners of Columbus’ other built in 1890, was razed to the restore the home. under the radar, and was clear- The church, ever silent, has historic properties should be ground Wednesday by its The month-long reprieve for ly intent on demolishing the not adequately explained its mindful of this episode when owner, First Baptist Church. the home, however, came only house, not saving it. Instead of reasoning, and its urgency, in making decisions about the Back hoes and dump trucks after outcry over the church’s explaining their motives, clearing the historic Victorian future of their homes. were on the property mere plan to demolish it. While at church leaders were tight- home for a parking lot that will Columbus cares about its histo- hours after a deadline expired least one serious offer to buy lipped during the episode. be unnecessary anyway, once ry; our historic architecture is set by the church, which was the home, and the lot, was A bigger issue is at hand the church is left vacant. a community resource, and we offering the home for $1 to made to the church, it saw here: First Baptist is leaving As they say, it’s all over but expect its owners to make anyone who would move it. more value in building a park- downtown. The empty lot the shouting. Columbus has every effort to preserve it — Moving the home was an ing lot on the lot occupied by where the Friendship House lost a historic treasure in the and to be open and forthright expensive proposition — as the house. once stood will be part of an Friendship House. A large, his- about their decisions affecting much as $200,000, by one esti- If anything, this episode is a empty church. The congrega- toric church downtown will it.

PARTIAL TO HOME ‘Love is a cattlefield’ I felt like a stray dog sniff- ing empty streets on a walk through Southside early this morning. A flattened turtle just down the street from (supervisor) Jeff Smith’s mother’s house I did not sniff. Nor did I the remains of a chicken dinner in styrofoam the ants were polishing off on Eighth, just this side of the tracks. Birney Imes Linda Spearing’s topsy- turvy front yard is blooming in full glory and worth a field trip (Sixth Avenue between Seventh and Eighth); so is Friendship Cemetery, majestic in the early morning quiet. Thursday a wake-up snack of dewberries was avail- able in the cemetery for one with goat-like footing. The live oak on the grave of an old friend (“Ever the dashing young blade”) isn’t growing as fast as I’d hoped or expected. I’m told it takes a year or two for the roots to establish before a tree starts upward. This should be the year. I am contemplating planting a fruit tree on my grandma’s plot (probably against the rules). A fig or a pomegranate. She had both in her yard on College Street. The pomegranate was a wonderful thing, so exotic and unlike anything you could find at the A&P. It was right by the sidewalk on Eighth and College. I’m sure passersby helped themselves, and I’m sure she had no problem with that. More than 100 years ago — long before the insipid LETTERS TO THE EDITOR phrase “play it forward” entered the lexicon — some- one planted scraggly oaks and magnolias on that plot of land that is Friendship Cemetery. They’ve since Voice of the people become magnificent. Want to do something for the generation after next, or the one after? Plant trees. Family history pose of making this “story” a front- should be lauded by the newspa- A Habitat house is going up on the corner of Ninth I hope you write a story about page “news item”? Are we citizens per and not offered up as fodder Avenue and South Fifth. Now it is only a skeleton, my great grandfather who built supposed to resent what is being for criticism. 2x4s framing the rooms on a concrete slab. Next time Friendship House. He died in the paid to our police officers? Cheryl Williams I walk by a dog will be sleeping in the driveway and house. My grandfather, Thomas J. The fact that Cpl. Elkin makes Columbus someone will be getting a haircut on the front porch. Locke Jr., was born in this house. more than the mayor is hardly an A block from the cemetery a solemn 6-year-old boy As you may know, I wrote a book issue. Along with other police offi- Think before you toss cers, Cpl. Elkin undoubtedly sits motionless on his porch in his school uniform. I about him, “The Life & Times of Today I saw a TV story about works many more hours than the speak, and he launches into a spiel about his birthday Thomas J. Locke.” two sisters, 8 and 7, who wanted to mayor does, for much less per party on March 26 where ice cream, cake, Doritos I am very sad about this loss. help the victims of the recent tor- hour, and many times not during and about six other things were served. He said he The church is putting money first. nadoes that hit the Golden daylight. The overall pay for these got no presents and wondered if I would be coming Tom Locke Mayfield Triangle area. God bless these lit- officers may exceed the salaries of to his next birthday. I told him I would try to make it. tle angels! At such a tender age Winston-Salem, NC some of the town’s department What do you get a 7-year-old? I’ve got some time. they are trying to do something to heads, but the officers are work- A sprightly lady wearing sweats and a baseball cap help those less fortunate and A church downtown ing more hours, for much less per picking up cans calls me by name. My Uncle those who are in need and hurt- The prospect of Hope hour, often in dangerous or unten- Sammy’s garden next to Mr. Lee’s house seems to be ing. Community Church having a pres- able circumstances, and certainly well on its way and big enough to feed half of They put up containers plainly Southside. ence in downtown Columbus is not just during “regular” working indeed an exciting one. These hours of a Monday-Friday work labeled as a can drive with all pro- Boxcars of the passing train are covered with ceeds to go to tornado victims. So beautiful graffiti. Moving canvases by unknown good folks have a great track week. No one should be embit- record for community involvement tered by the salaries paid to our what happened? Some moron artists from who knows where. Talented unknowns. threw styrofoam drink cups and I stand and take in this passing exhibition. It’s just and support. Their desire to make police officers. good use of the old theater build- The mayor of Fort Worth, other trash in there. While I after six. The birds are chirping; the Southside dogs applaud them for not throwing are sleeping off another long night — I haven’t seen a ing is consistent with their philoso- Texas, makes a paltry $29,000 per year, and the population of that their trash on the ground, in the one. The train doesn’t have a caboose. I look around phy and good motives. We should major city is more than 700,000. street or other people's yards, I and then back; I almost missed it. Red paint on a encourage them in any way we Columbus’ population is still shy of think it was highly disrespectful of cream colored hopper car: “Love is a cattlefield.” can. 25,000. Yet the mayor of this town them to put trash into containers Two big pine stumps in Byron’s yard. Gonna be R.T. “Bob” Wilbur is paid more than 2-1/2 times that specifically set aside for aluminum there a long time. A mockingbird dive bombs the cat Columbus of the mayor of Fort Worth, a city cans to help tornado victims. as he runs across the street. They are dry, the more than 28 times the size of I'm asking everyone to think streets. For that and so much we can say thank you. Overtime pay for police offi- Columbus. Should we begrudge before you toss your trash. These Birney Imes is the publisher of The Commercial cers what is being paid to Mayor two young ladies deserve more Dispatch. E-mail him at [email protected]. Hooray for Cpl. Donnie Elkin Smith? public recognition than a 30-sec- and whatever he makes working Surely The Dispatch did not ond spot on the noon news, for the City of Columbus. He intend to suggest the citizens of although I also applaud WCBI for earns every dime he makes, Columbus should take issue with airing their story. They have whether it is on straight time or the salaries being earned by our already earned stars for their Our View: Local Editorials overtime. Apparently, Cpl. Elkin is police officers. Their job is very Heavenly crowns. What have Local editorials appearing in this space represent the opinion of a willing, energetic, trustworthy, difficult, very dangerous, and those who trashed their efforts the newspaper’s editorial board. The board is composed of: and reliable officer. What is often completely thankless. The earned? Birney Imes, editor and publisher; Steve Mullen, managing editor “loose” about the overtime policy fact that this town has officers who Cameron Triplett Sr and senior newsroom staff. To inquire about a meeting with the held by the PD? What was the pur- are even willing to work overtime Brooksville board, please contact Steve at 662-328-2471, or e-mail [email protected]. Voice of the People THE STAFF OF THE DISPATCH We encourage you to share your opinion with readers of The Dispatch. 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OBITUARY POLICY: Obituaries Visitation is Marietta, Ga. Shanklin; children, Grant Arinder officiat- ceded in death by her with basic information includ- today from LaTasha Shanklin, ing. Visitation will husbands; Gilbert ing relatives, visitation and noon until Mary Huffman LaShonda Taylor, immediately following Brownlee and Earl G. service times, are provided 6 p.m. at Sharita Taylor, Erica the service. Nutt. free of charge. Extended obitu- COLUMBUS — aries with a photograph, Carter’s Mary Lue Clardy Lister, Bridgette Taylor Ms. Nutt was born to She is survived by detailed biographical informa- Funeral Huffman, 93, died May and Kevin Miller; sib- the late Albert Louis her daughter, Julia Ann tion and other details families Services in 11, 2011, at Aurora lings, Charles James Clark and Lessie Lee Nowell of Starkville; may wish to include, are avail- Columbus. Dent Australis Lodge. Taylor Poe, Johnnie Otis Clark. She was a sons, Gilbert A. able for a fee. Obituaries must Mr. Dent Arrangements are Will and Eddie retired inspector with Brownlee Jr. and be submitted through funeral was born Feb. 10, 1959, incomplete and will be Shanklin, Gloria White, Westinghouse and a Johnny Deline homes. Please submit all obit- in Lowndes County to Patsy Shanklin and member of Calvary Brownlee, both of uaries on the form provided by announced by Lowndes the Commercial Dispatch. Annie Dent and Willie Funeral Home. Doris White; and 13 Baptist Church in Columbus; and sister, Free notices must be submit- Dent Sr. He was a mem- grandchildren. Starkville. Reba Clayton of ted to the newspaper no later ber of Antioch MB Earnest Taylor In addition to her Thomasville, Ala. than 3 p.m. the day prior for Church, a 1977 gradu- EAST SAINT LOUIS, Bennie Stephens parents, she was pre- publication Tuesday through ate of S.D. Lee High ALICEVILLE, Ala. — Friday; no later than 4 p.m. Ill. — Earnest James School and attended Taylor, 54, died May 6, Bennie Stephens, died Saturday for the Sunday edi- Mississippi State tion; and no later than 7:30 2011, at Touchette May 8, 2011. Frances Hutchinson University. Services are a.m. for the Monday edition. Regional Hospital in Frances Hutchinson died Incomplete notices must be In addition to his Centreville, Tenn. Thursday at 11 a.m. at mother, he is survived peacefully at her home in received no later than 7:30 Services are Friday Hebron Methodist Ponte Vedra Beach on May 9, a.m. for the Monday through by his daughter, at 2 p.m. at New Church with the Rev. Friday editions. Paid notices Yulanda Hargrove of 2011, after suffering with can- Jerusalem Temple in Roger Short officiating. cer. must be received by 3 p.m. for Dallas, Texas; siblings, Burial will follow at inclusion the next day; and on Shuqualak Born October 30, 1940 in Jeannie Paster, with church cemetery. Memphis, TN, she graduated Friday for Sunday or Monday Angelicia Dent, Maria publication. For more informa- Minister Visitation is one hour from high school in Columbus, tion, call 662-328-2471. Dent, Malinda Harvey prior to the service at MS. Fran attended Mississippi Craddieth, all of Scott offici- the church. College for Women and Texas Columbus; and two ating. Mr. Stephens was a Tech. She worked as a legal Janice Pittman grandchildren. WEST POINT — Burial will truck driver and self- secretary for Buschman and Ahern and then for follow at employed contractor over 30 years as an administrative assistant for Janice Ann Pittman, 67, Fletcher Management Company. Fran loved died April 28, 2011, at Debra Milligan Savannah Taylor who operated a service ROME, Ga. — Debra Cemetery. Visitation is station. golfing, snow skiing, and most other sports. She her residence. worked tirelessly in Christian ministry, caring Services are Friday Richardson Milligan, today from noon until 5 He is survived by his 44, died May 9, 2011, at wife, Janice Stephens of for many people in need and leading Sunday at noon at Carter’s p.m. at Carter’s Funeral University of Alabama Aliceville, Ala.; and school classes. In addition, Fran had a soft spot Mortuary Chapel with Services of Macon. Hospital in stepson, Shannon in her heart for rescue dogs, actively trying to Mike Mathena officiat- Mr. Taylor was born Birmingham. Boone of Virginia. find them homes and adopting many. ing. Burial will follow at July 1, 1956, in Macon Services are Fran is survived by Jim, her loving husband Greenwood Cemetery. to Earnest Shanklin and of 34 years; her two sons, Rob and Tom Brown; Saturday at 10 a.m. at Visitation is today from the late Julia Taylor. He Allene Nutt her stepdaughter, Tracy Babington; her mother, Thankful Baptist 2-5 p.m. at Carter’s worked at Sears. STARKVILLE — Mary Graves; brother and sister- in- law, Bill Church in Mortuary Services In addition to his Allene Brownlee Nutt, and Sally Hutchinson; nieces, Liz Serrano and Rome. Chapel. mother, he is survived 74, died May 10, 2011, Ambler Hutchinson. Burial will Ms. Pittman was by his brother, James at OCH Regional The family wishes to express their apprecia- follow at Taylor; and grandpar- Medical Center in tion of the many friends who were supportive born to the late Lloyd Veteran Walker and Virginia ents, Oscar Shanklin Starkville. during her time of illness and to Community Memorial and Fannie Jane Boykin Services are Hospice of NE Florida. Bobbie Rodriquez. Cemetery Visitation will be at Ponte Vedra Valley In addition to her Taylor. Thursday at 6 p.m. at in Canton, He is survived by his Funeral Home, 4750 Palm Valley Road, from 5- parents, she was pre- Milligan Welch Funeral Home in 7 pm on Thursday, May 12, 2011. A service will Ga. father, Earnest Dean Starkville with Dr. ceded in death by her Visitation is Saturday at be held Friday, May 13, at 11 am at Ponte Vedra grandmother, Edna 9 a.m. at the church. United Methodist Church, 76 South Roscoe Rose Rodriquez. Veteran Memorial Blvd. She is survived by Cemetery in Canton is Lue Ethel Willis In lieu of flowers, the family requests gifts her son, John Pittman in charge of arrange- to Community Hospice of NE Florida, 4266 of Sylmar, Calif.; daugh- RACINE,WI – Lue E. Willis, 57, passed Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL., 32257 or to ments. away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, ter, LaWanda Fleisher Mrs. Milligan was Jacksonville Humane Society. Please sign the May 9, 2011. online guestbook at www.pontevedravalley.com of Thousand Oaks, born Feb. 8, 1967, in She was born in Columbus, MS on Calif.; brother, James Columbus to Sylvia and December 7, 1953, the daughter of Willie Ben Paid Obituary - Ponte Vedra Valley Funeral Home Walker of West Point; Newt Richardson. She and Willie Mae (nee: Neal) Willis. and 12 grandchildren. was a graduate of S.D. Family and friends are invited to meet at Lee High School and Greater Mount Eagle Baptist Church (929 State Michael Dent East Mississippi St. in Racine) on Monday, May 16, 2011 at Lonnie Beard COLUMBUS — Community College, 11:00 a.m. for the celebration on Lue’s life and Michael Carl Dent, 52, and she also attended Homegoing with Rev. Keith T. Evans officiating. Retired Air Force Senior died May 6, 2011, at Mississippi State Her burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery. Master Sergeant Lonnie There will be a visitation in the Draeger- "Papaw" Beard passed away in Baptist Memorial University. his sleep on Sunday May 8, Hospital–Golden In addition to her Langendorf Funeral Home on Sunday evening 2011 in San Antonio, Texas. Triangle. parents, she is survived from 5-7 p.m. and in the church on Monday He was born February 4, Services are Friday by her husband, from 10-11 a.m. 1920 in Louisville, Mississippi, at 2 p.m. at New Zion Gabadora Milligan; chil- Paid Obituary-Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home grew up in Columbus, MB Church in Steens dren, Jamal Milligan Mississippi and settled near with the Rev. John C. and Evelyn Milligan, Sacramento, California in 1961. Edwards officiating. both of Rome; and sib- He had been in San Antonio for Burial will follow at lings, Kevin and the past three years under the care of his daugh- Union Cemetery. Kendrick Richardson of Gene Knight ter Betty and husband Craig Reuter. Lonnie was a three war veteran, serving in Frances Eugenia "Gene" WWII, the Korean War, and two tours in Knight age 61 died Tuesday, Vietnam for a total of 32 years in the Army and Nurse charged with fraud May 10, 2011 at her residence Air Force, retiring in 1972. He was involved in Columbus. Services will be with the Ben Ali Bedouins Shrine Club in THE ASSOCIATED PRESS duragesic patches from a held Friday, May 13, 2011 at California and served a term as president. nearby facility and was 10:00 AM at Memorial Funeral Lonnie was one of the founding members and CORINTH — A Corinth using them herself. Home Chapel with Pastors Ron provided long term leadership of Senior nurse has been indicted by Delgado and Jessie Ray offici- Gleaners, an organization tasked with feeding a grand jury on three SERVING YOU ating. Burial will follow at needy seniors and others in the Sacramento area. counts prescription fraud. SINCE 1893 Then, he was appointed to the board of directors Egger Cemetery. Visitation will The attorney general’s of the California Commission on Aging by three office says 38-year-old be held at the funeral home Thursday, May 12, different governors. He was also a member of Rebecca Johnson has been 2011 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM the Air Force Security Police Association. released on $5,000 bond Frances Knight was born in West Point, MS Lonnie gave of himself to his country, his com- Frances Knight to Roy and Frances Garner. She grew up in after the indictment this Visitation: munity and his family. week. No trial date has Thur., May 12, 2011 6-8 pm Columbus, MS, and is an alumnus of Lee High He will be remembered for his tenacity and been scheduled. Memorial Funeral Home School and Mississippi University for Women. professionalism at work, his caring and empathy Services: Frances, known as Gene by her family and for others in his volunteer work, his wisdom and The attorney general’s Fri., May 13, 2011 @ 10 am office says the alleged Memorial Funeral Home Chapel friends, married John Knight on August 10, love when interacting with family, and his care Burial: free attitude when he played. He loved to fish crimes occurred while Egger Cemetery 1975. Together they built a successful business, Johnson was employed as a www.memorialfuneral.net and cared for a family including two sons and and collect gadgets of all sorts. Lonnie was licensed practical nurse at a three daughters. always generous and had a positive attitude when care facility in Corinth. A faithful Christian, and charter member of dealing with any issue. Authorities say Johnson Evangel Church, Gene was a committed volun- He was preceded in death by his loving wife, allegedly stole patient’s Eloise, who he married in 1941, his daughter ~~~~~~~~~ teer and a loving mentor within her church fami- Joyce, and his son Lonnie. Ourur Dedicated,Dedicated, Caring,Caring, ly, children's schools, and her hometown. She He is survived by his daughter Betty and her Professionalrofessional StaffStaff & worked tirelessly to make every member of her husband Craig Reuter of San Antonio, daughter Afffordablefordable FuneralFuneral ServicesServices family and her friends feel loved and special. Bonita and her husband John Davis of Folsom, Coontinuentinue TToo MakeMake UsUs Gene is preceded in death by her parents and California and his son's surviving wife Judy Yoourur LLeadingeading one son, Johnny Knight of Columbus, MS. Beard of Citrus Heights, California. He is also Fuuneralneral ServiceService ProvidersProviders Special thanks to her caregivers: Dora, survived by grandchildren Dean and Scott Mendy, Elizabeth, Sandra, Brenda, and Carol. Reuter, Joyce, Jennifer and Jason Davis, Amy After-school fun: Survivors include one son: Chris Knight Hennings, with great grandchildren Robyn Boys and Girls Club andann (Bethany), Kissimmee, FL; three daughters:Carol Reuter, Marley Davis and Malia Hennings, a Barnes, Columbus, MS, Joann Philebaum (Lt. cousin Henry "Pump" Beard and nephews Neil, 244-7090 Wayne, Lonnie and Bobby Beard and Eugene Funeral Homes Col. John), Menifee, CA and Laura Meeker MemorialMeM morimorialall (Tony), Robertsdale, AL; two brothers: Bobby Carson, nieces Carol Ann Stafford and Christine “Someone to Count on Calloway and then grand nephews/niece Jerry WhenGunter Caring &Peel Counts” Garner (Marilyn), Columbus, MS and Sterling Wayne Beard, Todd Glusenkamp, Karen Sullivan memorialfuneral.net • 662-328-4432 Garner, Atlanta, GA; nine grandchildren: and all their extended families. gunterandpeel.com • 662-328-2354 Jonathan Barnes, Ivy Knight-Huntsman, Jessica He will be missed by all who knew him. We Barnes, Chelsea Philebaum, Hayley Knight- cannot express our respect and gratitude enough Huntsman, Johnny Philebaum, John Samuel for the wonderful care provided by Hospice Meeker, Christopher Knight and Katie Knight. Compassus over the past three months and would Lowndes County’s When Caring Counts... Pallbearers are Melton Knight, Keith Knight, encourage donations to them in lieu of any gifts Harold Knight, Daniel Rayfeld, Joe Rayfield and or flowers at 4204 Woodcock Dr. San Antonio, Leading Funeral Tony Meeker. Honorary Pallbearers are Jason TX 78228. Service Provider Knight, David Knight, Phillip Knight and Alan Betty and Craig will open their home on Shotts. Saturday May 14, 2011 from 1pm to 4pm for vis- itors and a memorial, and similarly, Bonita and Dedicated, Caring , FUNERAL HOME Expressions of Sympathy May John will have a memorial at their home in Professional & CREMATORY Folsom on June 4, 2011. Be Left At You may sign the on-line guestbook at and Affordable 1131 Lehmberg Rd. Columbus www.missionparks.com 662-328-1808 www.memorialfuneral.net Funeral Services Paid Obituary-Mission Park Funeral Home 6A THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2011 THE DISPATCH • www.cdispatch.com History House Continued from Page 1A Continued from Page 1A County Courthouse and ten overblown over the toric structures. “They could have had money in notified by the city that their property talking with a local histo- years. In the case of Friendship House, hand,” Avakian said, wiping tears from is in disrepair and must be brought up rian. “It is really a story that First Baptist Church officials reapplied her eyes as she watched the house fall. to code. If an owner fails to do so, they “It’s been a fascinating has gotten so embel- for a demolition permit at the end of “They could have named their price, can be fined with a misdemeanor. investigation that has illu- lished,” said Elliott, who the 180-day search, saying they were but they totally ignored the wishes of The amount of the fine, and the minated a really complex is retired from the unable to find a buyer for the derelict the community.” enforcement of it, is not clearly relationship between property. The demolition permit was Thomas Southerland, business Mississippi Department defined, and Weigel said this may be an Andrew approved March 28, 2011. administrator for First Baptist Church, of Archives and History. area that warrants further investiga- (the white So what went wrong? Legally, noth- perched on a folding chair and waved The Chandler family tion. man) and remains rooted in Clay ing, Kenny Weigel, building official for reporters away as he oversaw the Silas (the the City of Columbus, said Wednesday process. “Some of us in the city have been County. asking, ‘What happens if I own a his- black Elliott himself is relat- afternoon. First Baptist Church offi- “This has been a heated issue,” he toric house and I’m on Social Security man),” said ed to the Chandlers cials followed the law and acquired the said. “I’m not ready to talk to the Wes and don’t have any way to fix it?’” he through marriage. His proper paperwork. press.” Cowan, one But local residents Pat Kaye and “He let me waste a month of my life, said. “’Are you going to fine me? Fine. Elliott great-uncle married of the hosts Burnette Avakian, who were on hand to thinking it was for sale when it wasn’t,” Andrew’s granddaughter. Fine me. But I still don’t have the of “History Detectives.” witness the home’s final moments, Avakian said of Southerland. Kyle Chandler III and money to fix it.’” Thus far, Cowan has allege that the church made it impossi- Pat Kaye clutched a sheath of IV, descendants of In that case, the city would probably learned that Andrew ble for anyone to buy the house. Both American flags and shook her head. end up putting a lien on the property or Chandler served in the Andrew, both work at made offers of up to $35,000, which the “This is an ignorant decision and a demolishing the house and charging Confederate Army in Galloway Chandler church declined. tremendous loss for Columbus,” she the homeowner for the demolition. 1861, with the 44th McKinney Insurance in In an effort to ease tensions, church said. Weigel said if he had been aware of Mississippi Regiment. downtown West Point. officials had advertised the house for Weigel said he didn’t realize how There is evidence that Kyle Chandler III has sale for a dollar, with a stipulation that run-down the property had become Friendship House’s deteriorating con- Silas Chandler traveled kept the original photo in the purchaser remove the house within until it was up for demolition. dition, he would have sent a notice to back and forth between his office for the past 20- 30 days. Pastor Shawn Parker hand- “I thought, ‘Man, why are they tear- the church that it had to be repaired. Palo Alto in Clay County, 30 years; the story of delivered the same offer to Kaye. ing this down,’” he said. “Then I actual- “I hope nothing like this happens in where the Chandlers Andrew and Silas has According to the terms of the con- ly walked around the building, and I the future,” he said. “Things like this, lived, to as far away as been passed down tract, the church sought to sell the noticed, ‘Man, somebody seems to especially in our historic district, Chattanooga, Tenn., car- through the generations. house without warranty "where it is, as have really let it deteriorate.’” should be brought to somebody’s rying messages and sup- Elliott pointed out the it is, and in its existing condition' to In an interview with the Dispatch in attention before it gets to the condition plies. business as he and the remove from its existing lot ... and April, First Baptist Church pastor Friendship House was in.” So the story goes, dur- PBS crew walked toward move to another lot of the purchaser's Shawn Parker said the church had He said the laws and ordinances ing the Battle of the Clay County choosing." maintained the property for a number should probably be looked at a little Chickamauga, Andrew Courthouse on The contract presented to Kaye and of years, but it had become too cost- closer and modified. was shot in the leg, and Commerce Street to look dated April 13, 2011, set a closing date prohibitive to continue. “We have some guidelines, but the battlefield doctors at property records. of April 20, 2011, with removal to take That raises a question, for which the penalties aren’t clear,” Weigel conclud- planned to amputate it, “My understanding place within 30 days or the house would current city code offers no clear Cowan said. Silas stepped was they were just very, be "immediately demolished by the answer, said Weigel. What happens ed. “Frankly, they’re not even written in to stop the surgery and very close friends during seller." when a property owner has a derelict down. It would probably be better if we is credited with saving their lifetimes and during She turned it down. The one dollar property but can’t afford to restore it? had more defined guidelines. The plan- Andrew’s life, carrying the Civil War,” Kyle sale ended Tuesday afternoon, and Under the historic ordinance, adopt- ning and zoning guidelines may need him three miles to a train Chandler III said. “It was demolition began Wednesday morning. ed March 7, 1995, property owners are to be looked at and modified.” and taking him home to unusual back in the 1860s be cared for. The for a white man and a Chandlers supposedly black man to have their rewarded Silas with land picture taken together, Africa for the deed. and that’s what, at one Continued from Page 1A Though the “History time, made this photo so panies,” Colom said, turning lines — readily available in Colom said. Tanzania and established a Detectives” won’t share interesting.” down Crowe Road, on his the U.S., Colom’s partners Parkinson said the coun- mortgage system. The new their complete findings “I think it’s fascinat- way to the site where proto- are working to incorporate try has lost significant dol- prototypes are (much more until the show airs some- ing,” said Elliott, of PBS types of the houses are being technology for each home to lars in aid “and it’s gone advanced) versions. time in September, local shooting in West Point. built, off Lauren Lane near be self sustaining. nowhere.” historian Jack Elliott of “Everybody is fascinated the New Hope area. Each home will be “The Chinese never came Houses nearing Palo Alto said the story of with TV, the movies, their The average worker lives equipped to harvest solar in to do charity work,” completion Andrew and Silas has got- 15 minutes of fame.” in much more modest and wind power; the roof is Colom said. “They came in Dome Technology of accommodations, without designed to catch rainwater to do business.” Idaho and Bond Building electricity or running water. and send it through an ultra- In digging for minerals, Systems of Florida are build- violet purification process for the Chinese built roads, busi- ing the prototypes. The storage in a vacuum. ‘We take paved roads nesses and schools, pulling Mississippi State Keep Columbus Sewage goes into a wet- from the local workforce and Department of Health for granted’ land of sand, gravel and the boosting the economy. already has approved the Since Africa lacks the plant reed; the reed eats bac- Beautiful “What you found is, peo- creation of a wetland. Three advanced infrastructure sys- teria and other harmful sub- ple appreciate that more houses are in full swing tems — like water and power stances. The concept, devel- than a handout. Hundreds of already, and foundation is oped at the Stennis Space people were working,” laid for two more. The one Center lab, replicates the Colom said. “The Chinese closest to completion has a earth’s water purification create jobs. They’re not dome design, with 1,100 Salute to process. gonna give you anything.” square feet, three bedrooms, In the U.S., “We take “When you can bring two bathrooms and a walk-in paved roads for granted, we together a business opportu- closet in the master bed- take energy for granted, we nity and at the same time, room. It will be finished in take potted water for grant- solve a social problem, I about two weeks. ed,” Parkinson said. Industry think you’ve done something Other than concrete, the With a system in place significant,” Parkinson said. houses will be shipped to that creates jobs and where With a business model, their destinations with every- families can build equity and rather than a “handout,” thing, including fixtures, toi- wealth they can pass on, it Colom and his partners lets and electric lines, need- This special edition salutes local industries for their will be easier for children to expect to create jobs, mort- ed to assemble the home. be educated, to keep a family contribution to the success of Columbus and the gages and a sustainable sys- Walls are made of a wire intact and to enjoy life over- tem that can continue to mesh, with Rebar to support Golden Triangle. all, Parkinson said. improve the lives of Africans beams for placing the roof. for years to come. Colom The roof is comprised of Take this opportunity to show your continued support Business, not anticipates other developers lightweight steel trusses. and express thanks to area industries, both old and charity key taking on similar projects The prototypes are being Though the key players and doing for Africa what the finished to U.S. specifica- new. expect long-lasting positive World War II-era housing tions, with such items as effects from their efforts, the boom did for America. insulation and washer and Publication Date: May 22 project is no act of charity. It “In this country, in World dryer hookup, and will be is a business venture. War II, we had a housing sold or rented upon comple- Advertising Deadline: May 12 And Colom and boom. It was very good for tion. Colom said the houses Parkinson feel a for-profit our country, but it took peo- will give him and other program will be better for ple from living in shacks to investors a better idea of how Ad Size B&W Color not only themselves, but the living in standard housing,” much the houses will cost to 1/4 page ...... $195 ...... $260 country of Africa, in the long he said. build in Africa. The plan is to run. The project will start with sell the houses for about 1/2 page ...... $350 ...... $475 “My view is most (charita- six houses in Senegal or $35,000-$40,000 for a 15-year Full page...... $550 ...... $750 ble organizations) were tak- Tanzania. Colom already has period at payments ranging ing the wrong approach,” built a handful of houses in from $250-$325. Call your representative today at 328-2427!

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BY ADAM MINICHINO Mississippi C.C. in Scooba BY GARY ESTWICK INSIDE [email protected] [email protected] beckoned a month later, I MORE PREP FOOTBALL: but Lucious knew right The three-day jamboree at At Heritage Academy, The trip turned out to away NEMCC was the East Mississippi they call Brandon Bell be a homecoming for place for him. Community College kicks “The Beast.” Tyquan Lucious. “When I tried out with off tonight with New Hope The West Lowndes Northeast, they played the Heritage Academy foot- and West Point in action. High School senior didn’t same way we play (at West ball coach Brad Butler Page 2B know it at the time, but his Lowndes High),” Lucious compares his rising senior journey two months ago to said. “When I went to to a bull, which is fitting Prepare yourself. Booneville for a tryout Scooba, I didn’t feel right. Adam Minichino/Dispatch Staff because of his 6-foot-1, His teammate, Cade with the Northeast I didn’t feel comfortable. I West Lowndes High School senior Tyquan Lucious, seated, 230-pound frame. Lott, is a 6-2 a rising junior. Community College men’s felt comfortable at center, prepares to sign a scholarship to play basketball at Bell is more likely to He more closely resem- basketball team proved to Northeast.” Northeast Mississippi Community College. West Lowndes run at, over, or through a bles a college receiver High Principal Clifford Reynolds is seated to Tyquan’s be just like another prac- Lucious made his deci- defender when running because of his long, athlet- sion official Wednesday, right. Tyquan’s mother, Yvonne, is seated to his left. ic body, which allows him tice or training session Standing, from left: NEMCC men’s basketball coach David the option or quarterback with the Panthers in signing a scholarship to Robbins, West Lowndes High boys basketball coach counters and traps. to duck and to dodge Columbus. Roosevelt Bridges, and NEMCC assistant basketball No fakes here. Straight Another tryout at East See LUCIOUS, 2B coach Maurice Stafford. ahead. Get in his way? See PATRIOTS, 3B COLLEGE COLLEGE TENNIS Champs Honored; Future Stars Groomed BASEBALL FSU will Bulldogs, present Rebels set test for to kick off MSU men key series

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STARKVILLE — The STARKVILLE — The Florida State men’s tennis Mississippi State baseball team has lost three of its team will carry the last four matches and fin- momentum of a six-game ished the season with a los- winning streak into its ing record overall and in series against the conference play. University of Mississippi. Needless to say, FSU With both teams tied for isn’t in ideal form entering TOP: West Point High School football second place in the its first-round NCAA tour- players Mark Minor Jr. and Jamichael Southeastern nament match against No. Donald hold up their state championship Conference’s Western 22 Mississippi State at 9 Division, it’s fitting Ole a.m. Friday in Atlanta. patches and wear their medals at Old Town Grill in West Point. The team Miss enters the matchup So the Bulldogs have an coming off a series win celebrated its second Class 5A title in a easy assignment, right? against No. 1 South row Wednesday at the restaurant, where As much as MSU’s play- Carolina. ers — and coach Per a new item on the menu, the double- “They’re feeling like Nilsson — have admitted stacked “Green Wave” hamburger, was they’re on a roll,” MSU to relishing a rematch unveiled. coach John Cohen said against expected second- LEFT: Sean Mullen, of Columbus, stands Wednesday. “They’re just round opponent and host over Max Waggoner, 9, the son of Marie finishing up exams, so team Georgia Tech, which and Andre Osby, of Columbus, on that’s always an exciting plays Middle Tennessee in Wednesday during a practice session for time for your club when its opening-round match, the Columbus Ravens travel football any tournament opponent, team at the Magnolia Bowl in downtown See SERIES, 2B even one apparently strug- Columbus. The team is made up of gling like Florida State, players ages 7-12. The team will SEC SHOWDOWN presents a challenge. practice at 5:30 p.m. today and Friday “They’re a lot better I MSU AT OLE MISS: and Saturday morning to get players Tonight — 6:30 p.m. than their ranking,” prepared for the upcoming season. Nilsson said. “We’ve seen (ESPNU) Players who are interested in signing up Friday, Saturday — 7 p.m. their results and they can to play for the team are encouraged to play with anyone; it’s prob- (SportSouth) come out to the field for workouts. ably gonna be one of the better first-round matches. I RADIO: Broadcasts “They lost 4-3 against begin 30 minutes prior to Florida, who is top 10, the start on: WWZQ 1240 AM, WAMY 1580 AM, WKBB 100.9 FM, and See NCAA TENNIS, 2B Photos by Kelly Tippett, Luisa Porter/Dispatch Staff WFCA 107.9 FM PREP SOFTBALL Trojans Take Class 5A Title Gordon has come through for EWHS BY DAVID MILLER CLASS 2A NORTH STATE FINAL [email protected] I EAST WEBSTER VS. HATLEY: Today — 5:30 tonight at East Webster MABEN — There was a point in the Saturday — 2 p.m. at Hatley season when Katie Gordon couldn’t con- nect with a softball and keep from pop- I NOTE: Winner will play the winner of ping out. the South State title series between Changing from slow- to fast-pitch soft- Taylorsville and Enterprise on May 20-21 ball requires hitters to go through a tran- at Freedom Ridge Park in Ridgeland. sition period in changing their swings. Hitters must refrain from dropping their Class 2A North State final against Hatley. hands so they can drive the ball instead Gordon had one hit Saturday but of putting it in the air. drove in three runs in the win. Admittedly, Gordon, an East Webster For Brown, it was the same story, dif- High School sophomore, took longer to ferent game. Contributed correct her swing than all of her team- “I told Katie if she wants to consistent- The New Hope High School boys golf team won the Class 5A State title Wednesday mates. ly hit at this level, you’ve got to hit line at Laurel Country Club. The Trojans won the two-day event with a score that was 30 “It seemed like nobody had a bigger drives and ground balls,” Brown said. shots better than the next best team. From left: T.J. Menotti, Jamie Merchant, Zack problem with it than me,” she said. “It “It’s not Little League, and you can’t burn Graves, Chaz Robinson, Chase Taylor, Austin Fitch, and New Hope High coach Drew was frustrating” people anymore. Finally, when that McBrayer. New Hope shot a 320 on Tuesday and followed it up with a 334 to total a Extra repetitions after practice with clicked with her, she’s come through 654, which easily defeated Ridgeland (684) and East Union (685). Taylor took sec- her father and coach Maleah Brown when we needed her to in big games. In ond place by shooting back-to-back rounds of 74. Fitch tied for second with a 157 helped level Gordon’s stroke, and it was- games we’ve needed a run, she’ll come (rounds of 80, 77). Robinson shot 80 and 89, Graves shot 86 and 93, and Merchant shot 91 and 105 to help the Trojans win their second golf state title. The program n’t long before she developed a reputa- through with two outs and a runner on won the crown in Class 4A in 2000. “That was the best round we have played all tion as a clutch hitter. second or third. It’s worked out great.” year,” said McBrayer, referring to the Trojans’ 320. “That has been in the making all Gordon showed her penchant for key East Webster (18-6) will play host to year, but somebody always didn’t play as well as they could play. On that day, hits Saturday in East Webster’s 6-2 win everybody played well on a very tough course. I am very, very proud of them.” against Mantachie that sent them to the See EAST WEBSTER, 2B

2B THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2011 THE DISPATCH • www.cdispatch.com BRIEFLY CALENDAR Lucious Local He knelt on the court when it was Continued from Page 1B over. He even apologized afterward High School Baseball play basketball for the Tigers in 2011-12. Columbus, Starkville baseball players for any feelings that may have been Today Lucious joins Bruce High’s Devin Tillman, New honored hurt last summer when he left MHSAA Class 2A North State title series Albany’s Kareem Brown and Tadarious Coburn, Columbus High School sopho- Cleveland for Miami. (Best-of-three) Ripley’s Acie Vance, Corinth’s Deonta Herman and more Christian Dale was named For James, the night was emo- Mantachie at Hamilton, 6 p.m. Steven Polk, and Belmont’s Jon Harrison in the 2011- Class 6A, District 2 Defensive Player tional and unforgettable. Friday 12 signing class. of the Year as part of the season-end- And imagine: The Miami Heat MHSAA Class 2A North State title series Lucious prefers the style of play and the atmos- ing awards that were recently are only halfway through the pursuit (Best-of-three) phere at NEMCC. He was confident of his decision, released. of an NBA title. Hamilton at Mantachie, 6 p.m. but it wasn’t until last week he finally made up his Starkville High’s Wesley Finally vanquishing their rivals Saturday mind. Montgomery and Nathan Pugh from Boston, Dwyane Wade scored MHSAA Class 2A North State title series “It wasn’t a hard decision,” said Lucious, who hopes were named first-team All-District 34 points, James added 33 — includ- (Best-of-three) to try out to play baseball for NEMCC. “They have a with Columbus High’s Jimmy ing a spectacular closing flourish — Mantachie at Hamilton, 1 p.m., if necessary winning program and a running team, and that’s some- Cockrell. and the Heat went on a 16-0 run over thing I can do. I love the way they play.” Starkville’s Garrett Batson, Blake the final 4 minutes, 15 seconds to High School Football Lucious said his transitioning from point guard in Dawkins, Max Bartlett, and Hayden beat the Celtics 97-87 on Wednesday Today high school to college won’t be difficult. He said he is Higginbothm and Columbus’ Dylan and win their Eastern Conference East Mississippi Community College Jamboree ready for the challenge because he wants to show peo- Patel, Chris McCullough, and Nick semifinal series in five games. At Scooba Durrah were named second-team 3:30 p.m. — JV Southeast Lauderdale vs. New ple he can “do something” with his life. All-District. Hope NEMCC men’s basketball coach David Robbins Ex-NBA, Michigan player Traylor dies at 34 4 p.m. — New Hope vs. Northeast Lauderdale was impressed with Lucious after watching him partic- SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — 5 p.m. — New Hope vs. Southeast Lauderdale ipate in a tryout at the school two months ago. Former MSU broadcaster Cristil will be Robert Traylor, the former NBA and 6 p.m. — Sweetwater (Ala.) vs. Southeast Robbins feels Lucious, a 5-foot-11, 176-pounder, has honored University of Michigan big man nick- Lauderdale the potential to play both guard positions next season 7 p.m. — Sweetwater (Ala.) vs. Northeast Mississippi State Athletic Director named “Tractor” because of his to help the Tigers improve on their 11-14 record in hulking frame, has died. He was 34. Lauderdale Scott Stricklin wrote in a column on 8 p.m. — Meridian vs. West Point 2010-11. NEMCC made the state and regional tourna- the school’s website that the Described as a “gentle giant” with Friday ment, but several key injuries prevented the team from Mississippi Legislature has approved a generous smile, Traylor played accomplishing even more. seven years in the NBA. He is per- 4 p.m. — Kemper County vs. Sumter Central the naming of Highway 82 in the 5 p.m. — West Oktibbeha vs. Choctaw Central “He possesses some skills to score the basketball Starkville city limits as Jack Cristil haps most remembered, however, 6 p.m. — West Oktibbeha vs. Kemper County and his ballhandling was adequate,” Robbins said. “We Highway. for his career at Michigan, where he 7 p.m. — Sumter Central vs. Choctaw Central just like the fit, and I think he was comfortable there.” “The university will host an event was a standout for three seasons but Saturday West Lowndes High boys basketball coach with the Mississippi Department of became embroiled in a major scan- 11 a.m. — East Oktibbeha vs. Durant Roosevelt Bridges, who took control of the team mid- Transportation and city of Starkville dal involving a booster. Noon — Lamar vs. Caledonia way through the season, said Lucious’ versatility will at the Colvard Student Union, Police in San Juan said Traylor 1 p.m. — Durant vs. Lamar serve him well at NEMCC. Lucious also played on the Monday, June 20 at 2 p.m.,” Stricklin was found dead Wednesday on the 2 p.m. — East Oktibbeha vs. Sumter Academy school’s football and baseball teams. He also is a mem- 3 p.m. — Caledonia vs. Sumter Academy wrote on the website. “Dr. Keenum, bedroom floor of his oceanfront ber of the track and field team, where he is a member apartment. Police and Traylor’s 4 p.m. — JV West Lauderdale vs. McLaurin Mayor Wiseman, Jim Ellis and 4 p.m. — JV Kosciusko vs. Saks (Ala.) of the relay teams that have advanced to the Class 2A MDOT Commissioner Mike Tagart team, the Bayamon Cowboys, said 4:30 p.m. — JV Caledonia vs. Saks (Ala.) State meet on Saturday at Pearl High. will speak, and then unveil a minia- he had been missing for a few days 5 p.m. — Kosciusko vs. Saks (Ala.) “Tyquan has that determination, and I think he is ture replica of the large signs that and apparently died from a heart 6 p.m. — West Lauderdale vs. Saks (Ala.) going to make Northeast very happy,” Bridges said. will be erected that day on Highway attack. 7 p.m. — Kosciusko vs. McLaurin “He is going to another level, and when he completes 8 p.m. — West Lauderdale vs. McLaurin 82. Jack will also make some Auburn coach Chizik has book coming out that level the sky is the limit for him.” remarks.” AUBURN, Ala. — Auburn foot- Bridges said Lucious was outstanding at point and Cristil, of Tupelo, retired as the High School Softball ball coach Gene Chizik will release a off guard and at small forward. Not only did Lucious longtime voice of MSU this year. Today book in July. average more than 27 points per game for the MHSAA Class 2A North State title series “All In: What it Takes to be The Panthers, who lost in the first round of the Class 2A (Best-of-three) North State tournament, he also averaged eight National Best” will be released July 5, Hatley at East Webster, 5:30 p.m. Miami ousts Boston Tyndale House Publishers said rebounds, four assists, and seven steals a game. Saturday “I think he will adjust really well,” Bridges said. “He MIAMI — LeBron James scored Wednesday. MHSAA Class 2A North State title series the game’s final 10 points. — From Special Reports is going to have to stay focused and take care of his aca- (Best-of-three) demics.” East Webster at Hatley, 2 p.m. Lucious, who led the baseball team on the mound ON THE AIR and with a .400-plus batting average, said he will take East Webster summer classes at EMCC in Mayhew to help prepare Continued from Page 1B Today him for the next step. Hatley, which beat them twice this tion,” Gordon said. Noon — Golf: PGA Tour, THE PLAYERS season, at 5:30 tonight and will play Brown agrees, despite lingering Championship, first round, at Ponte Vedra at 2 p.m. Saturday at Hatley. It concerns about her team’s fielding. Beach, Fla., TGC Series scored three runs in its two regular- East Webster committed four errors 1:30 p.m. — College Softball: Southeastern Continued from Page 1B Conference, quarterfinal, Florida vs. Auburn, at season games against Hatley. in the Game 2 win against they get the academic stuff behind you a little Oxford, ESPNU East Webster will play its first Mantachie, which led to the only two bit.” 4 p.m. — College Softball: Southeastern game on its home field since the reg- runs it surrendered. Conference, quarterfinal, LSU vs. Georgia, at The three-game set, which begins at 6:30 ular-season finale April 19. Damages Inconsistent fielding has been an Oxford, ESPNU tonight (ESPNU) at Oxford-University Stadium from tornadoes that hit the area issue for much of the season, includ- 6 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Regional in Oxford, will help determine whether the April 27 forced East Webster to play ing the two losses to Hatley (18-10). coverage, Kansas City at N.Y. Yankees or Bulldogs (30-18, 11-13) and/or the Rebels (27-21, away from home in the first rounds Brown described the fielding as Seattle at Baltimore, MLB 11-13) finish in the top eight in the SEC to qualify of the North State tournament. “hot and cold” from game to game. 6:30 p.m. — College Baseball: Mississippi for the SEC tournament in Hoover, Ala. Hitting will again be at a premium With the stakes raised, four errors State at Mississippi, ESPNU “All of them are very aware of the fact that against pitcher Lesley Hudson, who won’t cut it against a team that has 6:30 p.m. — College Softball: Southeastern there’s a nice rivalry between these schools,” has a 2.14 ERA and 120 strikeouts beaten them twice and is just as hun- Conference, quarterfinal, Alabama vs. Cohen said. “I think they’re all very aware of the this season. gry to make it to the state title series. Mississippi State, at Oxford, ESPN2 NCAA and SEC tournament implications.” Brown feels her team should be However, Brown is confident they can 7 p.m. — NBA: Playoffs, conference semifinals, Luis Pollorena (6-3, 2.61) will get his second better prepared to face Hudson after overcome errors, so long as their not game 6, Chicago at Atlanta, ESPN start of the season tonight for MSU, which is having five days of practice before lumped together in one inning. Saturday coming off a series sweep at Tennessee. the teams play tonight. “And usually, offensively, as long 8 a.m. — Golf: European PGA Tour, Iberdrola Matt Crouse (6-4, 3.72) will start for Ole Miss. “The first two games, it was all in as we’re scoring five or six runs we’ll Open, second round, at Mallorca, Spain, TGC MSU beat Ole Miss 6-1 in the Governor’s Cup our heads we couldn’t do it,” Gordon be fine,” Brown said. “If we can get 9 a.m. — Auto Racing: NASCAR, Truck Series, in Pearl on April 19. The Rebels had six hits and said. “The only thing she does is she our bats going against Hatley, we’ll pole qualifying for Lucas Oil 200, at Dover, Del., only seven total bases in the loss. has a really good changeup that be fine.” SPEED Ole Miss scored 17 runs in its two wins throws us off. We got down when we Gordon believes the team’s field- 10 a.m. — Auto Racing: NASCAR, Sprint Cup, against South Carolina. played them and concentrated too ing is better than its hitting entering practice for FedEx 400, at Dover, Del., SPEED The biggest difference this weekend could be hard on trying to knock it out, and the North State final because it has 11:30 a.m. — Auto Racing: NASCAR, the long ball. The Rebels are tied for the SEC lead that messed us up.” addressed the errors in practice. Nationwide Series, final practice for 5-Hour in home runs with 39. They hit three against the Gordon said getting ahead in the “We count our errors every game Energy 200, at Dover, Del., SPEED Gamecocks. count against Hudson will be pivotal and work on correcting them over Noon — Golf: PGA Tour, THE PLAYERS Shortstop Jonathan Ogden has seven of if East Webster wants to make it and over again,” Gordon said. “But I Championship, second round, at Ponte Vedra MSU’s 22 home runs. back to the state title game for the think we worry more about hitting Beach, Fla., TGC Ole Miss’ field dimensions don’t differ that 1:30 p.m. — Auto Racing: NASCAR, Sprint Cup, first time since 2009. than fielding because it’s harder to much Dudy Noble Field, considered one of the “Happy Hour Series,” final practice for FedEx “We’ve worked hard to get to this come back when you down. It’s larger parks in the SEC. MSU’s right-field line is 400, at Dover, Del., SPEED point, so we can’t lose concentra- gonna come down to concentration.” 2 p.m. — College Softball: Southeastern four feet shorter, but in the gaps Dudy Noble are Conference, semifinals, at Oxford, ESPNU nine to 11 feet longer. 4:30 p.m. — College Softball: Southeastern The dimensions, though, are enough to make NCAA tennis the home run more of a staple at Swayze Field Continued from Page 1B Conference, semifinals, at Oxford, ESPNU 6 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Regional than at Dudy Noble, where MSU has been suc- Texas who is top 10, and a couple of Coupland will play No. 2. They have coverage, Boston at N.Y. Yankees or St. Louis cessful emphasizing the running game. other ones. That shows you they can alternated singles spots for most of at Cincinnati, MLB Cohen said the Rebels are “a more physical play, but then you look at their rank- the season, and will play together as 6:30 p.m. — College Baseball: Mississippi team than we are” and believes his pitchers must ing — it’s all about winning and los- one of MSU’s three doubles teams. State at Mississippi, SportSouth be conscious of Ole Miss’ power lineup. ing. You don’t get extra points for “It doesn’t really matter because 7:30 p.m. — Auto Racing: NASCAR, Truck “If the wind is blowing out really hard, I think losing 4-3.” it comes down to playing,” Nilsson Series, Lucas Oil 200, at Dover, Del. (same-day in some cases that can be an advantage for Ole MSU knows what it’s like to come said. “We have some matchups tape), SPEED Miss,” Cohen said. “I think you’re a little bit more out on the wrong end of 4-3 deci- against Florida State that look good, 8 p.m. — Boxing: Junior welterweights, Kendall aware of your delivery and trying to create a little sions, having lost five matches to top and we have some that look a little Holt (26-4-0) vs. Julio Diaz (38-6-0), at Santa bit more movement, locating pitches down in the 10 opponents by that score. One or harder. But if we could have Ynez, Calif., ESPN2 zone, depending on conditions. We were at two more top 10 wins could have switched it, the next day it wouldn’t 8 p.m. — NBA: Playoffs, conference semifinals, Tennessee, and the wind was blowing in, and we helped the Bulldogs earn a chance look so well.” game 6, Oklahoma City at Memphis, ESPN could be more aggressive in the strike zone at to play host to an NCAA regional. MSU Achilles’ heel has been its 9 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Chicago times and get fly balls. If they hit the home run, In singles, Nilsson admits his doubles play. The Bulldogs lost all White Sox at Oakland, WGN it seems to ignite their offense.” team doesn’t have a true No. 1 three doubles matches and the all Both teams have key players injured. Matt “horse” like most teams. He thinks it important point against the MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Smith, Ole Miss’ home run leader and third-best can be an advantage and a disadvan- University of Florida in the quarter- hitter, will miss the series due to a fractured fin- tage from a leadership standpoint. finals of the Southeastern American League National League ger suffered against Arkansas State on May 4. He But having “five horses” who are Conference tournament. Wednesday’s Games Wednesday’s Games could return next weekend against Arkansas. Detroit 9, Minnesota 7 San Diego 13, Milwaukee 6 really good two and three players Prior to the SEC tournament, Oakland at Texas, ppd., rain Houston 4, Cincinnati 3 MSU outfielder Brent Brownlee, who didn’t has worked for the Bulldogs. MSU won four of its previous five Kansas City 4, N.Y. Yankees 3, 11 N.Y. Mets at Colorado, ppd., rain play Tuesday in a victory against Mississippi innings L.A. Dodgers 2, Pittsburgh 0 Philadelphia 5, Florida 3 Conversely, FSU has struggled doubles points. Baltimore 4, Seattle 2 Valley State, is nursing a knee injury he suffered Washington 7, Atlanta 3, 11 innings Tampa Bay 8, Cleveland 2 with a 17-29 record at the No. 5 and “We always feel there’s some- Chicago Cubs 11, St. Louis 4 Sunday at Tennessee. Cohen wasn’t clear about No. 6 spots. thing we need to work on after the Toronto 9, Boston 3 San Francisco 4, Arizona 3 how much Brownlee would play in the Ole Miss Chicago White Sox 6, L.A. Angels Today’s Games MSU will match up with Zach match,” Coupland said. “In the case 4, 10 innings St. Louis (J.Garcia 4-0) at Chicago series, but he said he’d be important against left- White and No. 83 Louis Cant, who of Florida, it was the doubles we Today’s Games Cubs (C.Coleman 1-2), 1:20 p.m. Tampa Bay (Shields 3-1) at Arizona (D.Hudson 3-4) at San handed pitching. have gone a combined 24-10 in the needed to work on. That’s been the Cleveland (Masterson 5-0), Francisco (Cain 2-2), 2:45 p.m. MSU shortstop Jonathan Ogden (abdomen) No. 5 and No. 6 slots this season. theme for us the whole season, and 11:05 a.m. L.A. Dodgers (Garland 1-2) at Kansas City (O’Sullivan 1-2) at N.Y. Pittsburgh (Morton 4-1), 6:05 p.m. played two of three games at Tennessee, and was Teams had to have their lineup we’ve been continuously working on Yankees (Nova 3-2), 6:05 p.m. Washington (Zimmermann 2-4) at noticeably more mobile in Sunday’s game, turned in before the tournament that. Seattle (Vargas 2-2) at Baltimore Atlanta (D.Lowe 3-3), 6:10 p.m. (Britton 5-2), 6:05 p.m. Cohen said. The key for Ogden will be assessing draws were announced, so Nilsson “I don’t think there’s an issue; his pain level and the offensive matchups. had to go with a lineup he thought each match we’ve played we’ve man- NBA, NHL PLAYOFFS “It’s just tough to know,” Cohen said. “There’s would be effective against FSU and aged to get three singles wins.” times when he’ll come up and say he’s feeling NBA NHL against Georgia Tech, should the Nilsson feels MSU has the play- CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS great; there’s times where he’ll be struggling Bulldogs advance to the second ers to compete with anyone in the (Best-of-seven) (Best-of-seven) with it. He’s not one to complain, and he wants to Tuesday’s Game Tuesday’s Game round, which will be Saturday. country, including in doubles where Atlanta at Chicago 95, Atlanta 83, San Jose at Detroit 3, San Jose 1, play every single day. But we gotta manage that Chicago leads 3-2 series tied 3-3 Nilsson looked back to MSU’s the team is 28-28 in dual play. Wednesday’s Games Today’s Game because if he’s not at his best we feel like (Adam) landmark win this season — a 6-1 “The problem is I don’t know Miami 97, Boston 87, Miami wins Detroit at San Jose, 8 p.m. Frazier is a very valuable option, especially series 4-1 victory against No. 4 Tennessee on when it’s coming,” Nilsson said. Oklahoma City 99, Memphis 72, CONFERENCE FINALS against right-handed pitching. April 1 — for some inspiration. “(The players) are the same way. Oklahoma City leads series 3-2 (Best-of-seven) Today’s Game Saturday’s Game “Do I think Ogden is our best matchup there No. 63 Artem Ilyushin will play They know they can beat anyone in Chicago at Atlanta, 7 p.m. Tampa Bay at Boston, 7 p.m. at shortstop? I would say absolutely if he’s a 100 Friday’s Game No. 1 singles, while No. 50 George doubles. We’re just not consistent.” Oklahoma City at Memphis, 8 p.m. percent healthy. “ THE DISPATCH • www.cdispatch.com THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2011 3B Patriots COLLEGE FOOTBALL Continued from Page 1B Fiesta Bowl fined $1M, but stays in BCS defenses. But Lott needs a points, so it was a real disap- for another score in a 30-10 nickname. pointment,” Lott said. “It win. BY FREDERIC J. FROMMER believe they went far Woods said: “The Fiesta Which quarterback will gave us a little motivation to But it took too long to fig- The Associated Press enough,” Bill Hancock, Bowl Board of Directors start this fall? step it up this fall.” ure out what to run and not executive director of the understands and accepts With the success of the Depending on the play, run to save the 2010 season, WASHINGTON — At BCS, said in a telephone the sanctions imposed by school’s baseball team, Bell and Lott will share which ended at 5-6, Butler the cost of a $1 million fine, interview. He added that the the BCS. We think that which advanced to the quarterback duties, much said. the Fiesta Bowl will keep its $1 million fine was meant to these tough but fair meas- Class AAA, Division II play- like they did last year in Bell, now healed, place in the Bowl reflect the “serious nature ures are consistent with our offs, and the school’s golf less-than-perfect situations. expects this fall to be differ- Championship Series. of the matter.” commitment to reform the team, which won the Class There were times Lott ent. The BCS presidential The BCS called for the Fiesta Bowl’s governance AAA state title, the Patriots played receiver before mov- “We’re going to be a lot oversight committee money to be donated to and rebuild trust. The fine is have had limited time in the ing to quarterback, and Bell better than last year,” Bell imposed the penalty charities serving Arizona substantial, but we are spring season to have moved to running back said. “We’re going to be Wednesday in the wake of a youth. pleased that the BCS has everyone on the field in an when an injury depleted the really good. We’re really scandal at the Arizona- In a statement, Fiesta directed that the funds ben- attempt to address that backfield. quick. We’ve got a ton of fast Bowl Chairman Duane efit the youth of Arizona.” question. On the Patriots’ second people. The line is going to based game that included At 3:15 p.m. today, Butler offensive play of the fourth be great. It’s going to be a apparently illegal campaign contributions from staff and WTWG 1050 AM Malco CINEMA will try to get a better idea of game last season, Bell dislo- good year.” ONLINE TICKETING @ malco.com how his team will look with cated his left foot and tore Bell is one of 19 return- lavish spending by the for- Areas #1 Talk with Gospel mer CEO on parties and a station-Serving the Triangle THOR 3-D PG13 both players leading the ligaments. From there, Lott ing players. As many as 18 area by keeping it real. Local 4:20 • 7:15 way when Heritage took over. He played as well of those players started at night at a strip club. news, weather, and the best in SOMETHING BORROWED PG13 Academy plays an as he could given the limit- some point last season. 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4B THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2011 THE DISPATCH • www.cdispatch.com THE COMMERCIAL DISPATCH I THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2008 5B DILBERT Dear Abby

EAR My wife is for a company that ABBY: afraid if we processes orders from a DOur don’t provide store at a local mall. I daughter, common handle these orders and “Julie,” came accommoda- have run into an embar- home for the tions in our rassing problem. Our weekend so we home, our customers come from could meet her daughter will every imaginable ethnic new boyfriend, be less background. When I take “Scott.” He’s a inclined to a look at some of the ZITS delightful visit. names on the work young man, I welcome orders, I can’t even begin and my daugh- Dear Abby your to pronounce them. ter is clearly thoughts, It’s my job to call these smitten. Abby. Is expecting some customers back to verify When I suggested sense of propriety being a details and schedule Scott sleep in the guest curmudgeonly father? — installations, so what room, Julie and my wife STUMPED AND should I do? Is it more gave me this perplexed TRUMPED IN OHIO polite to try to sound out look as though I’m from a DEAR STUMPED the name and wait to be different planet. In the AND TRUMPED: You corrected, or to apologize end, I was deeply disap- didn’t mention how long right off the bat and ask GARFIELD pointed that they shared Julie and Scott have been the proper pronunciation? a bedroom. After 30 years involved, or whether — TONGUE-TIED IN ST. of marriage, this created they’re living together — PAUL, MINN. the first disagreement which might have had DEAR TONGUE- between my wife and me some bearing on this. TIED: To lead off the in a long time. However, I keep coming conversation by stating I’m no prude. My wife back to the fact that that you don’t know how and I had our share of under your roof, guests to pronounce someone’s premarital mambo, but should abide by your name could be extremely we always slept in sepa- rules. If you prefer that off-putting. It would be rate rooms while visiting unmarried couples sleep better to sound it out, syl- FLO & FRIENDS our families before we apart in your home, then lable by syllable, and try were married. It was your feelings should have to pronounce it — about respect for our par- been respected. And for adding, “If I have mispro- ents’ feelings. your wife to wimp out for nounced your name, Julie spends a lot of the reason you stated is please correct me.” (It time with Scott’s family just sad. probably won’t be the where they share a room. first time the person has DEAR ABBY: I work heard it.) Bridge

BY FRANK STEWART settle for either plan. action is available. Jump NON-SEQUITUR South should lead a low to four hearts, promising Another sign standing club to dummy’s jack at good support but denying sentinel beside a church Trick Two. If East took a side ace, king or single- in my town: “Write out the queen, South could ton. If partner wants to your plans in pencil. later overtake his king look for slam, he’s on his Then give God the eras- and run the clubs, win- own. If your jack of er.” ning at least nine tricks. spades were the ace, You’re declarer at If the jack of clubs you’d raise to three today’s 3NT, and West wins, South leads a dia- hearts to save room for leads a heart, won by mond to the jack and slam investigation. your queen. You can see later reaches dummy South dealer eight tricks: two in each with the ace of clubs to Neither side vulnera- CANDORVILLE suit. If West has the repeat the finesse. As the ble queen of clubs, you can cards lie, South would cash the king, finesse win two clubs, three dia- with the jack and perhaps monds, two hearts and run the clubs for over- two spades. tricks. An option is to take DAILY QUESTION the K-A of clubs. If the You hold: S J 9 8 3 H K queen falls, fine. If not, 10 7 4 D 10 3 C 7 4 2. finesse in diamonds, hop- Your partner opens two ing for a favorable lie and clubs (strong, artificial), three diamond tricks. you respond two dia- BABY BLUES Does either of those monds (negative) and he plans appeal? bids two hearts. What do OVERTAKE you say? I hope you wouldn’t ANSWER: A textbook Horoscopes TODAY’S BIRTHDAY halfway through with the shelves. (May 12). Extravagance is project. Instead, act on the SCORPIO (Oct. 24- a relative term. This year best idea you have. Get in Nov. 21). You are persua- you’ll live larger than life, motion, and you’ll attract sive precisely because bound for excitement. You good fortune. you’re so clever. To make BEETLE BAILEY make your mark at work in CANCER (June 22- sure someone follows your June. July brings a connec- July 22). Record what’s advice, you first find out tion that enlivens your going on around you in what action they want to social scene — someone whatever manner you have take and then advise them may even steal your heart available. Later, you’ll want to take it. for the second or third to remember the bits of SAGITTARIUS (Nov. time. Vacations are dreamy information exchanged, the 22-Dec. 21). Your best is in August. You share a spe- way people spoke and the not going to be the same cial connection with Libra fashion of the day. from moment to moment. and Aquarius people. Your LEO (July 23-Aug. You spend the day alternat- lucky numbers are: 20, 26, 22). There’s something to ing between pushing your- 36, 31 and 4. be said for powering self and relaxing your DOONESBURY ARIES (March 21- through a job, even when expectations. Always be April 19). If you don’t you’re tired, bored and kind to yourself. Never know enough about a situa- completely “over it.” Push punish yourself. tion, it is only human to through the hurdles. Life CAPRICORN (Dec. rely on your powers of looks different on the other 22-Jan. 19). You’ll get the assumption. Be superhu- side. job if you believe you’ll get man instead. Research, ask VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. the job. The same goes for questions, and until you get 22). There is a confronta- getting the attention of the the whole story, refrain tion you simply must have object of your affection. from judgment. in order to get to the next Work on fortifying your TAURUS (April 20- level of a project. You can- faith in your ability to con- May 20). This is a crucial not avoid this, but since trol your own destiny. MALLARD FILMORE day in your plan to get you’re still not ready, you AQUARIUS (Jan. 20- ahead. Stay on track. Go to can postpone it for a little Feb. 18). There’s some- bed early tonight. The earli- while longer. one close to you who will er you wake up tomorrow LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. support you and cheer you the more you’ll accomplish 23). Wear your favorite on endlessly and uncondi- by the end of the week. clothes before you go out tionally. This person truly GEMINI (May 21- shopping. You’re likely to has no agenda and no June 21). Don’t wait for buy less when you realize expectation of ever being inspiration to strike — it that what you already have repaid for this pure encour- probably won’t until you’re is better than what’s on the agement. PISCES (Feb. 19- March 20). Beliefs can be more addicting than sub- FAMILY CIRCUS stances. It is easy to get ensnarled in an unhelpful thought pattern. That’s why you must be vigilant about staying positive. Don’t even go there.

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