SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2011

BUSINESS NEWS Celtic Creations offers Hilltop Garden Club wild jewelry and more. about turkeys.

See page 3 See page 2 “But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ VOLUME 109 • NUMBER 93 ESTABLISHED 1882 Jesus.” — Ephesians 2:4-6 CA among Tornado state’s ‘elite’ rips through academies By Adam Prestridge Publisher

The hard work of the faculty and staff Bunker Hill at Columbia Academy has paid off once again earning the school recognition as one of the “elite” private schools among the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools. Headmaster Baxter White was informed earlier this week that the school had earned accreditation from the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). “Accreditation represents verification that an institution provides a quality edu- cational opportunity for its students and patrons,” White said. “During the accred- itation process, an independent commit- tee visits the school, normally for three or four days, to assure that all reports are accurate. “ See ‘Elite’ Page 10 Event aimed to promote ‘diversity’ By Mark Rogers Managing Editor

After a successful debut last year, the Heal the Land Ministry will host a unity Top, Tri-Community firefighters prepare to saw up one of the many trees blocking Grice Road early Wednesday morning. Above, praise service on Sunday, Nov. 27. MCSO deputies and firefighters control traffic as a crew from Pearl River Valley Electric Power Company works to cut trees off This year’s event is set to take place from a downed power pole. Photos by Mark Rogers 6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at Life Church locat- ed at 2385 U.S. Highway 98 East. No injuries, but several properties suffer heavy damage “It will be a one-day event this year,” Corene Russell, one of the event’s coordina- approximately 100 feet behind By Mark Rogers tors, said. “It will be more like a service Evans’ house and continued on rather than a conference.” Managing Editor the ground damaging the Carl Last year, the event spanned three days Boone residence nearby. and was held at the Columbia Exposition Residents of Bunker Hill were “It blew some tin off my bard, Center. startled awake early Wednesday but my biggest problem was As with before, all churches are invited. morning as a tornado ripped trees,” Evans said. Russell hopes once again to “embrace through the northern Marion The storm also tossed around diversity and unite in praise.” County community. two deer stands on Evans’ prop- “We want to talk about the diversity of the “We were sleeping and there erty. people,” Russell said. “We are all different, was a big clap of thunder,” “It blew one of the deer stands yet we are one in the body of Christ. We Jimmy Evans, a Bunker Hill res- about 100 feet, but it didn’t dam- shouldn’t let our differences get between us age it,” Evans said. “We were ident said. “Then all of a sudden See ‘Heal’ Page 3 blessed, had it been an hour later, it sounded like two or three I might have been in one of the freight trains coming out of the deer stands.” The front porch from the Carl Boone residence was found more than woods.” City, county set five miles away in Jefferson Davis County. The tornado touched down See ‘Tornado’ Page 10 holiday hours The Columbia Board of Aldermen approved its holiday closings, affecting Physically fit: Grant provides exercise stations Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. grams to schools and creates After each holiday, there will be a double By Mark Rogers opportunities for children to be garbage run on Tuesdays. Managing Editor active, fit and healthy as part of the The city will follow the state’s holiday everyday school experience. Since schedule which includes closing offices Students at Columbia 2006, the Blue Cross & Blue Shield Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday Nov. 25 for Elementary School are working to of Mississippi Foundation has Thanksgiving; Friday, Dec. 23 and Monday, become more physically fit, and invested more than $4.5 million to Dec. 26 for Christmas and Friday, Dec. 30 they are enjoying it more thanks to place Project Fit America equip- and Monday, Jan. 2, 2012 for New Year’s. a new addition at their school. ment at 164 elementary and middle In Marion County, holiday garbage pick- Last week, Project Fit America schools around the state. up for Thanksgiving is as flows. kicked off in a big way as CES Components of the PFA program Beats 3 and 4 will be picked up on opened a fitness area on the include outdoor and indoor physi- Wednesday, Nov. 23. Beat 3 is normally school’s playground. cal fitness equipment, structured picked up on Thursday. Beat 4 is normally physical fitness curriculum, and picked up on Wednesday. The time of pick- PFA is a national non-profit training for physical education up will vary because of the double route. organization that provides cardio- Columbia Elementary School students participate in the ceremony. Beat 5 will be picked up on Friday as it vascular health and fitness pro- Photo by Mark Rogers See ‘Healthy’ Page 3 normally is. „ SATURDAY 2 www.columbianprogress.com November 19, 2011 Hilltop Garden Club wild about turkeys ment using a large, willow Sara Swinney presented a tle, and hot spiced tea. Special to cornucopia with Japanese report on the book of the They decorated the serving The Columbian-Progress yew, oak leaves, yaupon, month, Felder Rushing’s tables with a Fall motif crepe myrtle leaves, Tough Plants. She recom- including gourds, scarlet During their November Japanese maple, mulhy mended the book as a good leaves, and a terra cotta meeting, Hilltop Garden grass, bronze azalea leaves, reference for Mississippi turkey planter filled with Club members watched purple aster, olive green gardeners, since it included gold chrysanthemums. Gloria Barrett, co-owner of wax myrtle, scarlet sumac chapters on “Annuals that Other members present Barrett’s Garden Center, and wild seed pods. And, Endure, Low-Maintenance were: Merlyn Autry, Ouida demonstrate how to create lastly, Barrett made a man- Lawns, and Stout-hearted Delcoure, Judy Easterling, several floral arrangements. tle arrangement using vari- Trees.” She also mentioned Mary Beth Golson, Mary In a large and colorful ous colored old and antique that the book will soon be Miksa, Opal Smith, Gail turkey basket, she made an glass bottles and rudbekia. available at the Marion Stephens, Bobbye Toney, arrangement using several President Jane Martin County Public Library, Norma Ward, and kinds of wild and garden pointed out several kinds of where Rushing will be Catherine Wilson. „ flowers including rudbekia gourds in her gourd collec- speaking on March 22. Gloria Barrett stands with (black-eyed Susans), blue tion used to decorate the Hostesses Gloria Barrett, one of her creations from ageratum, old-time white tables at the meeting, Jane Martin, and Bethany the November Hilltop garden mums, goldenrod, including an apple-shaped Coker served gingerbread Garden Club meeting. and purple loropetalum. gourd and gourds from with lemon curd and She made a second arrange- South America. whipped cream, peanut brit- Photo submitted Janitorial discussion raises concern informed the Board that the school fundraisers. Lift-Off students to Board OKs contract renewal for the „ Approved PBIS “Dress Hammond, La.) and West current company also need- Down Days” throughout the Marion High School (band career tech ed to be addressed in case school year for West members to Orlando, Fla.). the job needed to be bid out. Marion Elementary School. „ Approved East Marion purchases “If you’re going to cut The days will be used as High School’s 2012 base- jobs and these people have rewards for positive behav- ball schedule. been working and then ior. „ Canceled four 16th they’re not going to have a Call or come see By Adam Prestridge „ Approved the purchase Section land leases due to job, it’s not feasible,” Bilal of a Technical Training Tiia Williams, manager Publisher non-payment of rent and said. Aids uPrint Plus 3D printer Pam or Angela for all Fortenberry explained approved a partial lease A recommendation to hire with kit for the Polymer that the company would payment. your financial needs. an outside janitorial compa- Science Program at the Carl provide its own workers to „ Approved numerous ny to perform cleaning Loftin Career Center. The clean the facilities some of 16th Section land classifi- duties on the campus of printer and installation kit which could possibly be cation changes. East Marion and at West will cost $28,844 and will those custodians currently „ Accepted the highest Marion Primary raised sev- be purchased with the MDE employed. timber land bid of $128,920 eral concerns among county approved Carl Perkins Take the “That would have to be in from Blackwell Timber Co. school board members ear- funding. worry out writing,” Bilal responded. Two other bids Southern lier this week. „ OK’d Concepts in MARION of holiday Fortenberry said he did Superintendent Ronald Production, LLC K2 CNC Timber Products ($99,311) buying not think that type of clause Fortenberry provided the Mill with kit for the and Forest Products could be included in the Polymer Science Program ($96,335) were also FINANCE Board with financial figures contract. weighing the costs associat- at the Carl Loftin Career received. “We need to discuss this ed with hiring an outside Center. Installation of the „ Approved various 16th 601-736-7366 then,” Bilal said. company compared to the kit will cost $9,328.35 and Section new and renewed No action was taken on 109 Walter Payton Dr. costs for school personnel will be purchased with the land leases. „ the possible hiring of the during the Marion County MDE approved Carl company to clean the two School District’s monthly Perkins funding. schools or the company’s meeting. Board members „ Approved the Carl contract renewal, as both quickly began posing ques- Loftin Career & items were tabled until a tions. Technology Center Test later date. “Is this cutting out the Security Plan 2011-12. In other business, the custodians that are already „ Granted use of the East board: working?” District 1 board and West Marion high „ Approved the follow- member Clara Bilal asked. school gymnasiums on ing personnel changes: res- “How many people are you occasions to the McKenzie ignations, Traci McDowell, cutting jobs?” Youth Center for its fourth West Marion Primary Currently cleaning duties season of its “Fast Break” School, inclusion teacher; at the two schools are per- basketball season. Lethia B. Ruffin, East formed by county school „ Approved the first and Marion, bus driver and board employees. Last year, second readings of numer- Ronald Fortenberry, central the Board voted to out- ous revisions to school office, superintendent of source cleaning at West board policies. education and employment, Marion Elementary and „ OK’d out-of-state field Diane Sistrunk, West High schools. trip requests from West Marion Primary, cafeteria “That’s what you will do Marion Elementary School personnel and Melissa if you hire this cleaning (fourth through sixth grade Singley, kindergarten inclu- company,” Fortenberry sion teacher. answered. „ OK’d 11 various District 3 board member Jessie Graham then Bridal expressed his dissatisfac- tion with the company cur- Registry rently cleaning the schools. “Is this the same compa- October 22, 2011 ny that is cleaning over at West Marion?” he asked. Kayla Thomas Fortenberry told Graham Bridal & Joey Rainer the figures he compared Registry were those from the same Oct 22, 2011 October 22, 2011 company. 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Principal Wendy Bracey joins students in a demonstration. Photo by Mark Rogers Healthy continued from Page 1 teachers. Dr. Marietta James addressed the stu- "We're proud to support a program dents as well. that is helping kids become more “There are so many wonderful active and learn about making choices things going on at Columbia that will support a healthy lifestyle Elementary School,” James said. “The now and in the future,” Sheila Grogan, school is a model for all of us to Executive Director of the Blue Cross involve our community.” & Blue Shield of Mississippi Grogan then addressed the students Hope Evans shows off some of her creations and one of her awards. Below, some of the jew- Foundation, said. “Mississippi is con- and those assembled about the project. elry of Celtic Creations. tinuing to make progress toward a “This is outdoor fitness equipment, healthier future, and the Foundation is not a playground,” Grogan said. “We pleased to be part of that progress know healthy Mississippians are bet- through our investments and leader- ter Mississippians.” Celtic Creations ship.” Grogan then urged the students to Sold locally at Dutharene’s Frame Connection • (601) 736-5810 or (918) 671-0335 The school welcomed Grogan and exercise. She addressed the adults other specials guests as part of a cere- about walking and eating fresh veg- “It’s all done in the kiln,” Evans said. “There are lay- mony last Thursday, Nov. 10. The etables and lean meats. By Mark Rogers ers of glass fused in the kiln. I’ve also done some Columbia High School band and “Congratulations,” Grogan said. Managing Editor weaving with the jewelry. I’ve even beaded one of my cheerleaders were also on hand to pro- “We wish you much success. Students own photos.” vide entertainment. perform better academically when Hope Evans is continuing to add to the jewelry Evans also loves photographing her surroundings. The CES Wildcat Chorale per- they are fit.” designs she and business partner Linda O'Flynn are She has numerous photos taken in Marion County. formed following an invocation from Mitch Williams, area coordinator creating for Celtic Creations. “My family has been in Bunker Hill for seven gen- Columbia Mayor Reed Houston and for the Fellowship of Christian Evans, who formerly called Bunker Hill home, is liv- erations,” Evans said. “I love taking photos in the area. the singing of the National Anthem by Athletes, spoke at the ceremony as ing in Jenks, Okla. Even though I’ve moved, I still come here several Chris Turnage. well. Though many of the creations are made in times a year.” Principal Wendy Bracey spoke of “Congratulations to this fine Oklahoma, they're Among the pho- the grant application process. school,” Williams began. “This is spe- sold in Columbia tos she has avail- “Coach Jay (Rayborn) and I said cial. Physical fitness is a big, big deal.” at Dutharene’s able for framing is a 'piece of cake,'” she said joked. The program concluded with Frame Conn- panoramic view of The school's team produced an demonstrations of the various pieces ection. Red Bluff. She also application that wound up landing of equipment. Students did climbing If that wasn't has a variety of them a $30,000 grant. exercises, sit ups, stretches and half a enough, Evans is photos from loca- Bracey quoted an old saying “He dozen more physical activities. As the using her photog- tions in Oklahoma, who has health has hope. He who has CHS band played, students formed a raphy skills as part Texas and more. hope has everything.” conga line and danced off the play- of Celtic Creations “I’ve spent about “I've seen the enthusiasm created ground and back to class. photography. two weeks here through activities at this school as part Bracey said she was excited for the Many of her prints, with family,” Evans of Project Fit America,” Bracey said. students at Columbia Elementary. including photos said. “I’ve dropped “This is an awesome thing for our “This is a new incentive for kids to shot here in off some new items community and our school.” be active, fit and healthy,” she con- Marion County are at Dutharene’s.” Columbia Schools Superintendent cluded. „ for sale. Evans also Evans said she’s enjoys shooting expanding the jew- weather photos. elry line as well. “I’ve had numer- “I got a new kiln ous photos used by back in June, and the Weather I’ve been cutting Channel and and fusing my KTUL in own glass,” she Oklahoma,” Evans said. “This year, said. “Frank one of my jewelry Mitchell at KTUL creations won has used more than third place in the 50 of my photos.” Tulsa State Fair.” To find photos Evans said she’s and jewelry made always loved pho- by Hope Evans tography, but locally, one only picked up the jew- has to travel to elry work later. Dutharene’s on the “I learned pho- U.S. 98 bypass. The The crowd enjoys a band at Heal the Land last year. tography from my phone number at File photo mother and my Dutharene’s is grandfather,” (601) 736-5810. Evans said. “I picked up a camera when I was five. The For more information and to contact Evans, her address Heal jewelry, I picked up as a hobby.” is P.O. Box 34, Jenks, OK, 74037. The intricate glass jewelry features a mosaic like pat- Evans can be contacted by phone at (918) 671-0335 continued from Page 1 tern. She’s earned several awards including two second or (918) 671-0326. She can be emailed at celticcre- as Christians.” worship together,” Russell said. place awards at the Tulsa State Fair, one in 2010 and [email protected]. Celtic Creations and Celtic Russell said the service will consist Last year’s conference also began another in 2009. Creations can also be found on Facebook. „ of several praise teams and drama something that now occurs frequently. groups, as well as music. “Every month since last year, “We’ll also have a speaker,” we’ve had a small group get together Russell said. “The Rev. Neddie and lift Marion County up in prayer. Winters, president of Mission We continue to pray for the healing of Mississippi, will be the speaker. He is Marion County.” trying to bring people and resources Russell said she and many others together to minister to the people of agree Marion County needs spiritual Mississippi.” healing. In 2008, Winters became president “It’s in our hands,” Russell said. of Mission Mississippi, a non-profit, “The healing is still in our hands. We Christian organization that, since are so much more alike than we are 1992 has worked to build unity in the different. Unity just doesn’t happen; body of Christ across racial and we have to put forth the effort. We denominational lines. should remember those things that Russell said after last year’s Heal unite us.” the Land, supporters urged her to Russell said organizers are still make it an annual event. seeking more praise dancers and “Several people wanted me to drama groups. bring this together and make it an “Please let me know by Nov. 23 if annual event,” she said. “We don’t your dancers would like to be need to stop talking about unifying involved,” Russell said.” people.” Russell can be reached by phone at Russell said the service is not (601) 736-0276 or email russell- designed to dissolve denominations. [email protected] or groups can “A little difference in doctrine call Life Church at (601) 736- should not cause us not to be able to 4266. „ SATURDAY 4 www.columbianprogress.com November 19, 2011 OPINION & EDITORIAL ROBIN’S CHICKS by Robin O’Bryant MR. ROGERS’ NEIGHBORHOOD by Mark Rogers Writing material It’s a pet ‘cat’astrophe thought about it as I drove When I pick up a brush, two cats rush to be first to home late one night. be groomed. abundant even IIt was bitter cold as I Not so for those on the streets. headed home through the Last week, an organization called Alley Cat Allies streets of Columbia. observed National Feral Cat Day. The day was A beautiful striped cat ran in marked by more than 350 events in all 50 states. The front of me and dashed into group’s Web site, www.alleycat.org, has photo as children age some bushes. albums from the day. I thought to myself “poor Across the nation, the problem was brought to the hear it every couple of weeks. my back. thing, it’s freezing out here.” forefront. Sometimes a reader leaves a “Whoa, I got home and eventually In Gainesville, Fla., Operation Catnip helped spay crawled into bed, where I was Mark and neuter feral cats. Cats from Cincinnati to Icomment on my blog, or a whoa, Rogers church member will mention one of whoa, greeted by purring and Columbia, Mo. were observed, some captured, some my columns to me and then say, WHOA!” I meowing. My two cats, Jingles and Miss Diamond neutered and others given needed medical treatment. “What are you going to write about yelled right were there to greet me. It’s a start, but ultimately it comes down to each of when your kids grow up?” before I hit I thought back to the striped cat. It probably didn’t us. If you’ve got animals, make sure they’re taken People who know me well are not the ground. have a home. In fact, there are dozens, if not hundreds care of. If you have too many animals, make sure the worried about this. Ask anyone who I lay sprawl- of cats in Marion County who don’t have homes. proper authorities are contacted. Nothing is sadder saw me topple an entire pyramid of ed in the The same goes for dogs. than hearing a story about a bag of puppies or kittens Campbell’s soup at the grocery triage Though I don’t see many abandoned dogs here, I being abandoned on a dirt road somewhere in the store. Or about the time I filled a office Robin know they exist. freezing weather. O’Bryant produce bag with grapes only to shaking I’ve heard stories of puppies being dropped off on As for me, I’ll make my pledge to take care of my discovery that the bottom of the bag and crying desolate roads around the county. It’s a problem that two and maybe more, and I’ll continue to hope, and wasn’t sealed— essentially I threw with laughter. continues to worsen. do anything I can to see that some of these homeless two pounds of seedless green grapes My mother opened the door to the When I lived in Greenville, the city had a problem animals find homes with an owner that wants them. through the bottomless bag and onto waiting room to find an empty with feral dogs. After all, my two cats, along with the succession of the floor where they scattered and hallway. That’s right, a pack of dogs, with no owners, dogs I’ve had over the years have made my life better. rolled like marbles. I’ve lost count “Robin?” She called me, roamed one side of town. As I headed to my office I, in turn, have hopefully made their lives richer. of the number of times I’ve either wondering where in the world I had early each morning, I’d see the dogs crossing the road If you’ve got pets, make sure they’re loved. If you pushed my grocery cart into a gone. My wheezing from the next as they searched for food. must get rid of an animal, make sure it’s done support beam in the middle of the room gave away my location. She As I sat in bed with my two cats, I thought about properly, don’t just dump it along the road aisle at Walmart, or walked directly spun to her left to find me still on them. Both had almost suffered the same fate as their somewhere. into one of the bright orange painted the ground. The first thing out of her feral brothers and sisters. The animal you save may become someone’s poles while perusing the coffee mouth was not, “Are you okay?” Dimey’s owner couldn’t take care of her, and beloved pet. That would be a good thing. selections. Or, “Let me help you up.” No, the Jingles came from the streets of Columbia. Both are Last week, I took Emma, my five- first thing my mother said was, loved, and dare I say … a little spoiled. There’s Mark Rogers is the managing editor of year-old, to the nurse practitioner “Stay right there!!” She dug through always plenty of food and water, a clean litter box, cat The Columbian-Progress. He can be reached by for an ear infection. My mother was her purse and grabbed her cellphone toys and of course love and attention. email at [email protected] with us and sat in the waiting room to take a picture. Before we even while Emma and I went back to be made it back to Emma’s exam seen. When I realized that it was room, she had texted the photo and going to take a bit longer than I had full story to my sister. anticipated, I walked up the hall to In an unrelated incident, that the reception area to get my mother. evening while everyone in my I opened the door just enough to house was getting ready for bed, peak my head in and said, “You one of my daughters hung a wreath want to come back here with us, it’s of bells from her doorknob and going to be a few more minutes.” made a sign which read, “Ring bell My mother grabbed her purse and to enter. Warning: If ‘crimnal’ stood up. I leaned back against the comes in I will tell my mom wall to hold the door open and to (Robin).” clear the hallway as people were Even my kids know I’m trying to pass. I leaned back, bottom dangerous— never fear dear first, aiming for a wall that was not readers, as long as I’m alive and there. Had I given my blind spot a kicking, I’ll never run out of quick glance before throwing my material. whole body weight at the wall, I would have realized that there was Robin O’Bryant is a syndicated no wall behind me. There was a humor columnist, author and doorway. So instead I leaned and speaker. Read more at leaned and leaned and leaned— for www.robinschicks.com or what felt like 30 minutes as I fell email Robin at through a doorway directly on to [email protected]

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He was preceded in Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Randy Gardner and and many other friends and family. of the arrangements. death by a grandmother, Betty Brumfield the Rev. Darel Daniels officiated at the serv- Colonial Funeral Home was in charge of and grandfather, Elson Ray Ross. ices. Visitation was held from 5 p.m. until the arrangements. SETH PARKER ROSS Survivors include his parents Becky and 9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17 at the church. 30, Morgantown Don Nelson of Morgantown and Farris and A native of Marion County, he was a gro- EDWARD EARL Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. on Claudia Ross of Columbia, South America; cery store owner and a member of Bunker “SHORTY” GREEN Friday, Nov. 18 in the Morgantown Church brother, Scott Ross (Tiffany) of Columbia; Hill Baptist Church. He was preceded in 50, Columbia of God for Mr. Seth Parker Ross, 30, of sister, Jamie Brackett; grandparents, Flavous death by his parents, Hollis T. and Ilietus Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Morgantown, who died on Wednesday, and Anne Williams; six nieces and nephews Bufkin Cox and two brothers, Billy and Saturday, Nov. 19 in the Cook Galloway Nov. 9 in Oklahoma City, Okla. Interment and a host of uncles, aunts and cousins. Clayton Cox. Memorial Chapel for Mr. Edward Earl was in the Morgantown Cemetery. The Rev. Colonial Funeral Home was in charge of Survivors include his wife, Shirley Ryals “Shorty” Green, 50, of Columbia, who died Shannon Martin officiated at the services. the arrangements. CALENDAR Friend Day, Nov. 20 Gospel Church will be having Queen Bullock’s 13th Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. The theme www.columbianprogress.com Mt. Carmel Church of a Thanksgiving Musical in anniversary at 2 p.m. on this year is “A Bicentennial God will be having its annu- honor of Dr. Valerie Bass- Sunday, Nov. 27. The guest Christmas.” The route will al Friend/Thanksgiving Russell on Sunday, Nov. 20 at speaker will be Pastor be the same as last year. Celebration Day on Sunday, 6 p.m. For more information, Preston. Applications are available at Nov. 20 at 10:30 a.m. call 601-731-1877. the MCDP, First Southern Following the service there Men’s Day, Nov. 27 Bank and Columbia Computers. will be a covered dish lunch. Men’s Day, Nov. 27 St. Mark M.B. Church St. Paul U.M.C. will be will be having its annual Unity Praise Men Day, Nov. 20 having its Men’s Day Men’s Day at 2 p.m. on Antioch Baptist Church of Program at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 27. The guest Service, Nov. 27 East Lampton will be cele- Sunday, Nov. 27. The speak- speaker will be the Rev. Life Church will be hosting brating its annual Men’s Day er will be the Rev. Charles Calvin Newsom. a Unity Praise Service at on Sunday, Nov. 20 at Galloway. 6 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 27. If 2 p.m. The guest speaker Christmas Parade, you have Praise Dancers and will be Dr. Calvin Newsom. Pastor Anniversary, you would like for the Praise Dec. 1 Dancers to perform, please Nov. 27 The annual Christmas contact Corene Russell at 601- Thanksgiving Christian Union M.B. Parade sponsored by the 736-0276 or by email at rus- Musical, Nov. 20 Church will be celebrating Kiwanis Club of Columbia [email protected] by New Life Fellowship Full its Pastor, Dr. Carl and Sis. will be held Thursday, Nov. 23.

pint. Pickup will be Saturday, Dec. 10, from 10 a.m. until Relay for Life of noon. Orders must be placed in advance as only a limited number are being sold. For more information or to place an order, contact Berry Law Firm at 736-3004. Marion County Performing at Relay Do you have a band, choral group, dance team or drama Countdown 167 team? Relay For Life of Marion County is looking for individ- Days uals and groups to provide all forms of entertainment at our 2012 event on May 4, 2012. If you are interested in perform- Christmas Wreath, Dec. 2 ing at Relay For Life, please contact Jeni Southerland at 601- 736-3004 or [email protected]. All acts Camellia Home Health and Hospice will be raffling off a are subject to approval by the Relay For Life committee. beautiful Christmas wreath on Friday, Dec. 2. Chances are $1 each and may be purchased by calling 601-736-9626 and Ms. Relay for Life Pageant, April 1 speaking with Tonya, Sharon or Cinde. Visit “Fundraisers & The 7th Annual Ms. Relay For Life Pageant will be held on Activities” page at www.RelayforLife.org/MarionMS for a Sunday, April 1, 2012, at Columbia Expo Center. Registration picture of the wreath. begins at 1:00 p.m. Admission is $2 at the door. The pageant is sponsored by Farlow’s Tuxtown and Phone Connection, Smoked Boston Butts, Dec. 10 418 Sumrall Rd., Suite 4, Columbia, 601-736-6600. Visit the Berry Law Firm’s Krewe of Hope will be selling smoked “Fundraisers & Activities” page at Boston Butts to raise money for Relay For Life. They are $25 www.RelayForLife.org/MarionMS for the entry form and each and homemade BBQ sauce will be available for $8 a complete information on the event. Veterans Day additions The following veterans’ names were not submitted in time to be listed in The Columbian-Progress Veterans Day special edition: • Ben Goar-WWII • Barto Goar-WWII • Doyle Goar-WWII • Martin Goar-WWII (killed in action) • Quitman Goar-WWII (killed in action)

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Columbia Board of County Board of Aldermen Supervisors The regularly scheduled The Marion County Board of Columbia Board of Supervisors is scheduled to Aldermen meetings are held meet each weekday during on the first Tuesday and the the first two weeks of the following Monday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the month at 4 p.m. in the board Board of Supervisors offices room at 201 Second St. on Courthouse Square.

Columbia School District Marion County School The Columbia School District District Board of Trustees The Marion County School meets on the second District Board of Directors Thursday of each month at meets at 6 p.m. on the second 5:30 p.m. in the board room Monday of each month in the of the district offices at 613 board room of the district Bryan Ave. offices at 1010 Hwy. 13 N. SATURDAY 6 www.columbianprogress.com November 19, 2011

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Kevin Sanford of Christ Phone: 736-0018 Pastor: Rev. Marvin Terrell Phone: 736-1965 1120 Broad Street, Columbia HUB Chapel United Methodist Phone: 736-6819 res. True Vine Baptist Church Minister: Jimmy W. Cox 544 Joe Road, Columbia Mainstreet Pine Burr Church of the S. Main St. Columbia Phone 736-0900 Pastor: Rev. David Bryant & Lord Jesus Christ Frames Gifts Rev. Edward Handshaw, Jr. Virginia Ave. Church of Christ Phone: 736-6315 15 Byrd Lane, Columbia Phone: 736-4817 Virginia Ave., Columbia Kokomo United Methodist Pastor: Rev. W.D. Hibley Unity Baptist Church Minister: Billy Warren 6 0 1 -77 3 6 -00 8 2 0 Phone: 736-1143 res. 126 Kokomo Road, Kokomo 326 Mayson Ave. Columbia Phone: 444-5171 614 Broad Street Columbia, MS ASSEMBLIES Pastor: LeRoy Henry III Pastor: Ryan Freeman CHURCH OF GOD Phone: 441-4416 Visit us on Facebook Phone: 736-8678 1001 U.S. Highway 98 731-1193 OF GOD Victory Tabernacle Baptist Lakeview Church of God New Hope United Methodist First Assembly 900 Gill St. Columbia 136 U.S. Hwy 198E 187 Hwy. 43 South, Columbia of God Pastor: Elder Everette Broome Pastor: Rev. A.D. Gammill, Jr. Pastor: Rev. Terry Thomas 1001 Park Ave., Columbia Phone: 736-6211 Phone: 736-0390 Phone: 736-6086 (H) Phone: 736-0489 Life Church NATIONAL BAPTIST New Zion United Methodist MACK GRUBBS MISSIONARY BAPTIST 2385 Hwy. 98 E. Since 1933 Parachutes Saint John Baptist Church Pastor: Larry R. Massey 17 East Marion School Rd., Columbia Antioch Baptist Church Expose Pastor: Eddie D. Brown 32 Barnes-Daniels Drive Phone: 736-4266 For This World Pastor: Edward G. Herron Phone: (C) 736-1080 Phone 736-8462 (C), 736-4261 (H) May’s Creek Church of God Pleasant Valley Methodist MOTORS and Beyond... Brushy Creek Missionary Baptist INDEPENDENT 281 May’s Creek Rd. , Foxworth Brushy Creek Rd., Columbia BAPTIST Pastor: Rev. Tim Bedwell Route 3, Foxworth MACK GRUBBS FORD Pastor: Trent Tolar Phone: 736-2337 St. Paul United Methodist Lighthouse Baptist Church Morgantown Church of God 1 Pioneer Drive, Columbia MS 39429 (601) 736-4511 Phone: 731-1159 P.O. Box 4, Foxworth, MS 419 Pearl St. Hwy. 587 Morgantown 731-1953 HWY. 98 BY-PASS 736-3432 Christian Hill Baptist Church Pastor Eddie D. Brown Pastor: Ken Shinn 736-1463 Pastor: Rev. Randy Miller P.O. Box 1083, Foxworth Phone: 736-8097 First Graves Creek Baptist Phone: 736-3222 Pastor: Rev. Derico Cain 144 Pierce Road, Columbia Mt. Carmel Church of God Sandy Hook United Methodist Phone: 731-1159 Pastor: Bro. Bo Reid Mt. Carmel Church Rd., Foxworth P.O. Box 40, Sandy Hook Christian Union Missionary Baptist SOUTHERN BAPTIST Pastor: Rev. Timothy Bass Pastor: Scott Broughton Christian Union Road, Improve Antioch Baptist Church Phone: (C) 731-2882, (H) 736-0404 Phone: 736-2475 Pastor: Rev. Carl Bullock 990 Taylor Road, Kokomo Mt. Sinai Church of God Zion Ridge United Methodist DARRYL HARRIS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Phone: 736-4502 (H), 736-8170 (C) Phone (H) 736-9430 510 Circle Bar Road, Foxworth Route 5, Columbia Enon Missionary Baptist Pastor: Willie Martin Rev. Nathan Franklin Phone: 601-794-2905 418 Sumrall Rd. P.O. Box 523, Columbia, MS 39429 1899 28th St., Gulfport, MS 39501 Route 6, Columbia Bunkerhill Baptist Church Phone: 736-7585 Danny Wilks Phone 601-736-4525 Phone 228-867-9823 Pastor: Richard Maggee Richland Creek Church of God NON- Columbia, MS 39429 Direct 601-424-4128 Cell 228-223-1505 63 Bunkerhill Rd., Columbia First Hopewell Baptist Church Phone (C) 736-1136, (H) 731-6241 200 Richland Creek Rd., Foxworth DENOMINATIONAL [email protected] www.tlwallace.com Pastor: Bro. Patrick Regan 601.736.9899 • Fax 601.736.9405 P.O. Box 837, Sumrall Pastor: Rev. Randy Gardner Advance Historical Church Pastor: Rev. Dr. Steven Hawthorn Phone: 601-731-8226 Calvary Baptist Church Old Hwy. 44, 2 blocks from Lamar Phone: 736-7555 (C), 606-4480 (H) West Columbia Church of God i a S 1309 Church St., Columbia county Line u m b t a r t Ford’s Chapel Baptist Church 2126 Hwy 98 W Foxworth o l e r Phone: (C) 736-6336, (H) 736-8703 A.T.T.A.M. Ministries C & , 03 Son Thompson Road, Sandy Hook Pastor: Rev. Millard Moak Pastor: Rev. Lane Turnage ator Bat 1116 Shiloh-Firetower Road, Foxworth rn ter Pastor: Rev. Edward Mark, Sr. Cedar Grove Baptist Church Phone: 731-5492 (H) t e INTERSTATE ie Phone: 876-6897 Pastor: Apostle Derek and Lisa Mingo Implement Al INTERSTATE s 44 Cedar Grove Road, Columbia CHURCH OF GOD IN BATTERIES Friendship Baptist Church Phone: (C) 736-4612, (H) 731-5031 CHRIST Phone: (C) 731-2227 P.O.Box 413, Columbia Christian Family Worship Center & Supply Co. Ron or Tim Solomon Pastor: Rev. Tom McCardle Amazing Church of God in Christ (601) 736-5514 Pastor: Rev. David Daniels Clear Creek Baptist Church 1104 Broad Street, Columbia, MS WATTS Hwy. 35 S., Foxworth 509 LUMBERTON R D . 610 Lumberton Rd. Phone:736-5460 1460 Clear Creek Road, Columbia Pastor: Terry L. Montgomery Pastor/Supt: A.D. Galloway C OLUMBIA, MS Columbia, MS 39429 (601) 736-5594 Gates Road Missionary Baptist Pastor: Winston Fortenberry Phone: (C) 444-5005 Gates Road Community, Columbia Phone: 444-5097 Industrial, Auto, ATV, Wheel Chair, Golf Cart & Marine Batteries Phone: 303-0160 Eaton Temple C.O.G.I.C. Greater East Lampton Church BROTHERS Pastor: Elder Everette Broome 601-736-6351 Church on Main 1014 Hwy. 13, P.O. Box 946, Columbia 1477 Hwy. 13 South, Columbia Phone: 736-6050 Main Street 441-6085 Good Hope Baptist Church Pastor: Elder Randolph Chestang Pastor; Calvin C. Brown Rev. Brian Stewart Phone: 736-0556 Phone: (C) 731-2181 Pastor: Denny Patterson East Columbia Baptist Church Expose Church of God In Christ New Birth Fellowship Ministry Phone: 736-6187 385 Columbia Purvis Road Grace Missionary Baptist 1215 Maxwell St., Columbia 417 Barnes Street, Columbia, MS Pastor: Rev. Tim Morrison Pastor: Elder Fred Odom, Jr. 2598 Hwy. 44, Columbia Pastor: Ricky E. Buckley Phone: (C) 736-2683, (H) 669-2969 Phone: 736-4818 Pastor: Freddy Mills Edna Baptist Church HUB Chapel Church of God in Christ New Life Fellowship Church “Home Owned and Operated” Phone: 601-441-4057 (C), 731-3900 (H) 532 Old River Road Columbia 544 Joe Road, Hub 1214 N. Park Ave., Columbia Harmony Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Kenneth Peavey Pastor: Elder Jesse Peavy Pastor: Terry Weems Old Hwy. 35 North, Columbia Phone: (C) 736-5228, (H) 736-1978 Phone: 307-8807 or 731-3907 Phone: 731-1877 1111 Hwy. 13 N. 1475 Hwy. 98 E. Pastor: Dr. Larry Jackson “Bring in Your Church Emmanuel Baptist Church New Jerusalem C.O.G.I.C. The Church On Main Phone: 736-7163 601-736-1111 601-736-4411 1940 Old Hwy 34 North, Route 1, Box 324, N.J.C. Foxworth Hwy. 98 East - Columbia Bulletin For 10% Discount” Hub Community Missionary Baptist 701 Main St. Pastor: Chris Cawley Pastor: Elder Clyde Conerly Church Pastor: Brian Stewart Phone: 736-3537 New Revelation Evangelistic Ministry Hwy. 13 South, Columbia Phone: 736-7144 THE First Baptist Church 811 Main Street, Columbia John The Baptist Church Trinity Lighthouse Ministry 900 High School Ave. Phone 329-6139 500 Lumberton Rd., Columbia 261 Robert Baggett Road Pastor: Dr. Bryant Barnes Founder/Pastor: Elder Norris E. Preston [email protected] 601-441-9141 cell Pastor: Rev. Calvin Newsom Pastor: Ray Allen Phone: 736-2608 The Tabernacle of Faith C.O.G.I.C. 601-736-3774 fax Phone: 736-5591 (C) Foxworth First Baptist Church 136 Christopher Road Phone: 736-5533 AUTO SALES Little Rock Baptist Church P.O. Box 45, Foxworth (Brushy Creek Com) Truevine Deliverance Ministries Route 1 Foxworth COLUMBIA BLOCK & BRICK Pastor-Rev. Charles Nail Pastor: Anthony Smith Church Pastor: Rev. Clayton Expose SINCE 1946 DAVID L. BRASSEAL Phone: (C) 736-4401, (H) 731-2482 West Columbia C.O.G.I.C. 441 Old Hwy. 13 South, Columbia Macedonia Missionary Baptist Goss Baptist Church 1891 Hwy. 98 West, Foxworth Pastor: Elder James Hunter P.O. Box 128 Phone: 601-736-4333 1653 Hwy 98 E. Hwy 43 Columbia RILEY PITTMAN 26 Goss Church Road, Columbia Pastor: Jerry Walker Columbia, MS 39429 www.autoexchangeauto.com Columbia, MS Pastor: Elder Ed Penton Phone: 736-2076 Sales & Photography Pastor: Rev. Mark McArthur Phone: 736-5262, 736-3011 Morning Star Missionary Baptist William Chapel Miracle C.O.G.I.C. PENTECOSTAL, 1351 Gates Road, Columbia Phone: (D) 736-9563, (H) 731-5438 Holly Springs Baptist Church 605 School St. , Columbia UNITED Pastor: Rev. Kevin D. Russell, Sr. Pastor: Elder S. Q. Quinn Jessica Case Phone: 736-3808 Holly Springs Road, Foxworth Oak Grove United Pentecostal Manager Pastor: Dr. Ron Jordan Phone: 736-2312 (pastor) Mount Bethel Baptist Church 1069 Hwy 587, Foxworth 785 U.S. Hwy. 98 Route 1 Box 65, Sandy Hook Phone: 736-5795 EPISCOPAL Pastor: Rev. Felix Arnold Hurricane Creek Baptist Church St. Stephens Episcopal Church Taylor’s Pharmacy Pastor: Rev. James Wells Phone: 736-2831 P.O. Box 203 247 Hurricane Creek Road 1300 Church Street, Columbia Phone 736-5246 Pine Grove Pentecostal Church Columbia, MS 39429 Mt. Bethel # 2 Baptist Church Sandy Hook, MS 39478 The Reverend Catherine Rickett Pastor: Curtis Roland Church Phone: 736-5496 761 Pine Grove Church Road, Foxworth Phone: 601.736.4558 Dennis Chance - Owner Route 1, Sandy Hook Pastor: Rev. Kenneth Rockco Pastor: Rev. Hycie Carson Phone: (C) 736-3544, (H) 736-9583 Home Phone: 736-4500 Fax: 601.736.3753 Phone: 736-5139 (H) 7361-9040 (O) Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Improve Baptist Church LATTER DAY SAINTS 731-9011 (C.) 508 South High School Ave. 736-4562 803A Main Street, Columbia 2979 Hwy. 44 Columbia Church of Jesus Christ of www.republicfinance.com Pastor: Clarence C. Parker, Sr. Pastor: Bro. Darrel Daniels Latter Day Saints Woodlawn United Pentecostal Church Phone: 731-5209 Phone: (C) 736-4947 (H) 731-2034 Lakeview, Columbia Hwy. 98 By-Pass, Columbia Chili Burgers Mount Zion Baptist Church Kokomo Baptist Church Bishop: Steve L. Crosby Pastor: Rev. James Carney Chili Dogs P.O. Box 191 Foxworth, MS 39483 116 Nace Road, Kokomo Phone: 441-4104 Phone: 736-5128 (ch.) Pastor: Rev S.E. May Pastor: Rev. Glenn Nace Great Faith Ministry Shepard’s Homemade Root Beer METHODIST Phone 736-7887 (H) Phone: (C) 736-0990 (H) 736-0537 1106 Martin Luther King Dr. Breakfast Magee’s Creek Baptist Church CONGREGATIONAL New Damascus Baptist Church Pastor: Cleveland Curney Sandwiches Route 1, Kokomo 174 Darburn Road Victory First Congregational Discount Drugs Ward’s of Columbia Pastor: Rev. Timothy Magee Pastor: Bro. Jimmy Jones Methodist Church PRESBYTERIAN 1203 Hwy 13 North New Hope Baptist Church New Hope Baptist Church Shiloh Firetower Road., Foxworth Columbia Presbyterian Church 431 Broad Street 97 Howard Road, Columbia 508 New Hope Church Road, Foxworth Pastor: Max Campbell 500 Church St., Columbia Columbia, MS 39429 Pastor:Rev. Tim Parker Phone: 736-2451 Phone: 441-5317 (H) Phone: 736-4728 Peggy Matulich (601) 736-5168 New Union Missionary Baptist Church Phone: (C) 736-6511 (H) 736-4823 736-8212 Turnage Chapel Congregational Pastor: William H. Denver New Union Community, Columbia North Columbia Baptist Church Pastor: Darrin Webb 1527 North Main St. Methodist SEVENTH DAY Phone 261-3928 Pastor: Rev. Michael Grenn 483 Turnage Chapel Rd., Foxworth ADVENTIST YOUR ONE STOP SHOP FOR AUTOMOTIVE NEEDS Phone: (C)736-8635 (H) 736-1031 Owens Chapel Baptist Church Phone: 736-7744 Seventh Day Adventist Church Pine Burr Baptist Church • Shocks 1223 Martin Luther King Dr., Columbia METHODIST, 1223-1/2 North Park Ave., Columbia Camellia Pastor: Isaac Brown 1292 Pine Burr Road, Columbia • Struts Pastor: Bill Devine HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE Phone: 261-3928 Pastor: John Watts PROTESTANT Phone: 736-7777 or 296-9508 • Brakes ...families helping families since 1974 Pearl River Missionary Baptist Phone: (C)736-8524 (H) 794-3926 Hickory Grove • Tire Rotation Hwy. 35S. Sandy Hook, MS 39478 Sandy Hook Baptist Church Methodist Protestant Church South Columbia S.D.A. • Alignment Pastor: Elder Lavell Knight P.O. Box 125, Sandy Hook, MS 39478 72 Phillips Road, Sumrall Mississippi Ave., Columbia • Oil Changes 1445 Hwy 98 East • Columbia, MS 39429 Rose Hill Baptist Church Pastor: Rick Daugherty Pastor: Rev. Harold Jackson Pastor: Caesar Monroe 601-736-9626 • fax 601-736-9629 Rt. 5 Columbia, Pho. 736-0605 Phone: (C) 736-0045 (Fax) 736-0093 Phone: 758-3624 Phone 731-2506 Northgate Shopping Center • Columbia • 736-5369 Pastor: Rev. James E. Price Shiloh Baptist Church METHODIST, UNITED FULL GOSPEL Saint Luke Baptist Church 91 Shiloh Firetower Rd. Baylis Chapel United Cornerstone Community Church Hwy. 44, Columbia Pastor: Brother Chris Barrows Methodist Church P.O. Box 706/ 411 Hwy. 35 North Pastor: Rev. Avon Rawls (C) 736-7977 15 E. Baylis Chapel Road, Columbia SHELL Phone: 736-5906 Spring Cottage Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Glen Freeman Phone 441-7845 Saint Mark Baptist Church 1418 Hwy. 43, Columbia Phone: 736-2182 (H) Pastor Matt Robbins FOOD MART Rt. 2 Box 22-A, Columbia Pastor: Rev. Timothy Morgan Chapel of the Cross United Methodist Love in Action Pastor: G. D. Owens Phone: 736-5671 Church 211 Pearl St., Columbia Hwy. 98 By-PPass 924 Hwy. 13 South Phone: 731-9812 (C), 736-9396 (H) Truevine Baptist Church 1639 Hwy 98 E., Columbia Phone: 731-7608 Spring Hill Baptist Church 275 South Main Street, Columbia Pastor: Rev. Glenn Freeman Rev. Billy Rayburn (pastor) SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL Columbia 284 Spring Hill Church Road, Pastor: Rev. Edward Handshaw, Jr. Phone 736-0720 Sandy Hook Phone: 736-2316 Columbia Valley Methodist RESCUE MISSION AVENUE Pastor: Rev. V. D. Lee White Bluff Baptist Church 1118 West Avenue, Columbia Sonrise Ministries www.ilovedirtcheap.com Phone: 731-2857 (C), 2755 Hwy. 587, Foxworth Pastor: Rev. David Bryant 424 Bullis Street SHELL 876-2473 (Pastor) Pastor: Rev. John Blackmon Phone: 736-4516 Phone: 736-5290 SATURDAY 8 www.columbianprogress.com November 19, 2011

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P.O. BOX 1171 • 318 SECOND STREET • COLUMBIA, MS 39429 • PHONE: 601.736.2611 • COLUMBIANPROGRESS.COM SATURDAY November 19, 2011 www.columbianprogress.com 9 DeClement-Hatfield wedding set David W. and Kathleen H. with Citizens Bank on DeClement of Columbia Hwy. 98. announce the engagement The future groom is the and approaching marriage of grandson of the late Clayton their daughter, Missy Pittman and Jackie Pittman DeClement of Columbia to of Foxworth and the late Clay Hatfield of Foxworth, Harston Hatfield and son of Kenny Hatfield and Virginia Hatfield of Sharon Hatfield of Foxworth. He is the owner Foxworth. and operator of Hatfield The bride-elect is the Construction, Inc. granddaughter of the late The couple will exchange Pete Hart and Grace Hart of vows on Friday, Nov. 25 at Columbia and the late Nick Pigeon Forge, Tenn. A recep- and Helen DeClement of tion will follow at Eden Indianola. She is employed Crest. „ Duncan turns seven Prine-Dement to wed Roman Pierce Malone Darlous Prine and Chris Dement announce their engage- ment and approaching marriage on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. at Stringer Camp. Friends and family are invited to attend. „ King gets first deer

Peyton Duncan, son of Wes and Crystal Duncan, turned 7 years old on Sept. 27. He had a fun birthday celebration with his friends at the Azteca Mexican restaurant. He loved opening his presents, wearing the big sombrero hat and having cake smashed in his face by all of the employ- Roman and Tonya Malone of Jackson are pleased to ees. He also had a small, family celebration at his house, announce the birth of their son, Roman Pierce Malone. He which included his parents, his brothers and his grandpar- was born on Sept. 9 at Woman’s Hospital in Flowood. His birth weight was 6 pounds, 11 ounces and he was 19 ½ inch- ents. During this celebration, he enjoyed a big Reese’s ice es in length. Maternal grandparents are Winford and Martha cream cake and of course, more presents. Peyton had a Powell of Brandon and maternal great grandparents are Mr. wonderful and blessed birthday this year! „ Ethan King, 4, killed his first deer on Sunday, Nov. 19. and Mrs. J. W. Hartfield of Columbia. Paternal grandparents It was a 3 point. buck. He is the son of Keith and are Cornell Malone of Hattiesburg and Debbie Malone of Heather King of Carson. Hattiesburg. „ Stoetzner shoots a doe Gordy gets a sow Anthony Wyatt Foil Sam and Leann Foil announce the birth of a son, Anthony Wyatt Foil. He was born on Oct. 11 at the Southwest Medical Center in McComb. His birth weight was 7 pounds, 3 ounces and he measured 20 ½ inches. Paternal grandparents are Brad Foil of Kokomo and Shannon Cowart of Rayville, La., and Ted Cowart of Baskin, La. Maternal grandparents are Pete and Phyllis Lachney of Gilbert, La. Paternal great grandparents are the late Sammie and Thad Lee Foil of Kokomo, C.W. Creel of Meridian and the late Charlotte Pilgrim. Maternal great grandparents are Eddie and Pat Lachney of Wisner, La., and the late Philip and Virginia Johns of Wisner, La. Great-great grandparents are Thada Lachney and the late Isaac Stoetzner, 7, of Cedar Grove killed his first deer Edwin Lachney of Wisner, La. on Nov. 13 in Darbun. He shot the 120-pound doe with Wyatt was also welcomed home by big sister, Kendelle a .243 youth model rifle. He is the son of Bobby Cameron Gordy, 12, killed this 150-pound sow on his Rayanne, 6. „ Stoetzner. grandfather’s farm in Walthall County. Surprise visit for the Allens on their 50th Bobby Joe and Maxine his wife, Sandy, of Petal. Elvis Purvis and niece, Laura Bobby and Maxine had a Allen celebrated their 50th performed for the couple. Morgan (Chris), of Sumrall very nice surprise and a great Anniversary on Friday, Bobby and Maxine were and their children. anniversary. „ Nov. 11 with their two presented with a 50th daughters, Debra Lynn Marriage License and were Kihnel (John) of North toasted by their son-in-law, Carolina and Linda Sue John Kihnel, and by Bobby’s Hall (John) of Prentiss and brother, Glen Allen (Nadean), two grandchildren, Linda of Sumrall. Glen Allen was and Justin Kihnel of North the only one in attendance Carolina. A surprise party that was at Mr. and Mrs. was held in their honor at Allen’s wedding. 4 p.m., on Friday, Nov. 11 A reception followed with at the Grand China Buffet a beautiful three tier red vel- with their family and spe- vet cake made by their Bobby Joe and Maxine Allen pose with “Elvis” imper- cial guest “Elvis” presented daughter, Debra, who made sonator Mike Russell. Photos submitted by Mike Russell along with the cake in North Carolina. Bobby and Maxine also enjoyed their nephew, Glen Edward Allen (Chris), of Allens’ grandchildren, Justin Kihnel and Lindsay Kihnel, traveled from N.C. as part of the celebration.

Posing a group photo include Maxine Allen, Justin Kihnel, Lindsay Kihnel, Elvis, Kuristien Allen, Glen Allen and Bobby Joe Allen. Standing in front are Bryson Standing with Elvis are John and Debra Kihnel and Linda and John Hall. Allens’ Morgan and Alyssa Morgan. daughters, Debra and Linda, planned the surprise for their parents. SATURDAY 10 www.columbianprogress.com November 19, 2011 Tornado Elite continued from Page 1 continued from Page 1 Evans said the tornado hit at White, who was pleased with to the school’s previous adminis- 4:20 a.m. the news, said many hours of tration. “The big clap of thunder woke me preparation was needed to pre- “Much of the credit for this up, and I looked at the clock,” Evans pare for the accreditation evalua- achievement at Columbia said. “It was 4:20 a.m. Then, the tion. He said the process, which Academy must go to Tom Porter, power went off. The tornado was is repeated every five years, actu- former headmaster at CA, who loud and continuous.” ally begins approximately 18 had the vision to lead the school According to Marion County months prior to the visiting com- toward this accomplishment,” he Emergency Management Director mittee's arrival. said. Charlie Conerly, the National “A prospective school does a Many others played vital roles Weather Service confirmed the pow- self-study to determine its cur- in securing the schools most erful storm was an EF-1 tornado. rent status, formulate the goals recent accreditations. “At its smallest, it was 100 yards they wish to achieve in the future “Angie Burkett, assistant wide,” Conerly said. “At one point, it and develop the means by which headmaster, played a pivotal role was a quarter mile wide. It went these desired goals may be as the accreditation coordinator,” across a four mile stretch of Marion accomplished,” he said. White said. “Janet Burton, sec- County and on in to Jefferson Davis White explained that input is ond grade instructor, was instru- County.” then requested from faculty, stu- mental in gathering initial infor- The storm system hit the Pine Belt dents, patrons and community mation and also attended a con- hard. In addition to Marion County, leaders via questionnaires, sur- ference in Atlanta, which helped damaged was reported in Jefferson veys and meetings. The institu- direct the school in the process. Davis County and damage and tion forms various committees to Kellie Watts performed much of injuries in Jones County. Fifteen peo- develop and/or critique the the editing of the report for us. ple were injured in Jones County as a school's mission statement, phi- Every faculty and staff member result of the storms. losophy, future goals and means also participated as a committee “We had two homes with major to reach the goals. Each commit- member, with some serving as damage,” Conerly reported. “We had tee addressed various standards committee chairmen.” two barns destroyed as well as five established by the accrediting White also expressed a special outbuildings. There was major dam- agency. thanks to parents and students for age on Bunker Hill Road and on “From all these efforts, a their participation; the Columbia Bryant Road.” School Improvement Plan is Academy School Board for its Before dawn, crews from the Tri- developed and sent to the visiting “leadership” and “wisdom;” Mr. Community Volunteer Fire committee members for their and Mrs. Jeff Berry; the owners Department checked homes and inspection prior to their visit,” and staff at Microtel Inn and sawed trees that had fallen. By 5 a.m., White said. “Thus, an important Suites and everyone else who crews worked to clear a quarter mile component of the visit is to con- helped in helped in the attaining stretch of Grice Road, which had firm the accuracy of the self- of this accreditation. been covered with fallen trees. study and School Improvement Twisted sheet metal hangs on a power line along Bunker Hill Road fol- According to program litera- Firefighters and Marion County Plan.” lowing Wednesday’s tornado. Below, a large tree fell along Mississippi ture, SAIS and SACS member Sheriff’s Deputies checked homes Being granted accreditation Hwy. 35. Photo by Mark Rogers schools are part of a remarkable and roadways looking for downed informs other schools and col- history of quality assurance in trees, damaged homes and injuries. at various sites along Mississippi up and a horse trailer was thrown leges, as well as prospective education. SAIS began its orga- There were no injuries reported in Highway 35. nearly 300 yards from a barn. The employees that the candidate nizational life in 1903 as the Marion County. One lane of Hwy. 35 was closed for trailer sat crushed in a field. Tin from school offers programs, activities Mid-South Association of “It picked up asphalt off the Bridge several hours as crews replaced a bro- the barn was twisted in guardrails and and courses of instruction to its Independent Schools (MAIS). In on Bryant Road and knocked down ken power pole to restore power. An hung from power lines. students that should prepare 1953, another organization one sign and twisted another,” MDOT crew removed trees from the “I was the first one over to Carl them to be productive students in began as the Southern Conerly said. roadway and cut up trees alongside Boone’s house,” Evans said. “The advanced studies and valuable Association of Independent Conerly said the area had been the road. One crew worked in front of tornado was headed northeast, but it future employees. Schools, providing a forum for under a tornado watch for most of the Eddie Ray Breakfield’s home on threw the horse trailer to the west. It “Because of the many hours of independent school administra- night. Hwy. 35. definitely had some rotation when it work and the rather imposing tors to work with public schools “We went under the tornado watch “Around 4 a.m., I woke up and the hit.” task of compiling significant through SACS and to contribute and then this morning, there was a wind was blowing hard,” Breakfield Evans said he heard later that the amounts of information, some to the larger interest in accredita- tornado warning issued,” he said said. “They say it sounds like a train Boone’s front porch had been located institutions seek other means of tion in the Southeast. MAIS and early Wednesday morning. and it sounded just like they say … and it was nowhere near the home. accreditation other than SACS or SAIS merged in 1986 to form the Conerly and National Weather like a train.” “Their front porch ended up in a SAIS,” White said. “While the present-day SAIS, which now Service personnel surveyed the scene Some of the worst damage field in Jeff Davis County, about five SACS and SAIS agencies are works at the state, regional, and later in the day Wednesday. Crews occurred on Bunker Hill Road, where miles away,” Evans said. recognized throughout the entire national levels, to serve and from Pearl River Electric Power at the Boone residence, a porch was Evans said one positive thing hap- Southeastern region of states, strengthen member schools Company and the Mississippi ripped off the home, part of the roof pened after the storm. some independent schools in our through the promotion of the Department of Transportation worked was damage, an outbuilding was torn “The community got together after state choose to participate in an highest quality educational stan- the storm hit,” Evans said. “They accreditation process offered dards and ethical conduct. started cleaning up yards. My roofing exclusively by the Mississippi Established in 1895, SACS is crew helped put felt on a house to Association of Independent a non-governmental, voluntary keep rain from leaking in. That’s the Schools. Obviously, the regional organization that accredits more great thing about our community … accreditation agencies are more than 13,000 public and non-pub- it’s neighbors helping one another prestigious and elite. Columbia Academy is very pleased to be lic institutions from early-child- out.” included in the rather small num- hood to university. Today, SACS Forecasters said a cold front ber of MAIS schools who are is the largest accrediting agency stretching from the Gulf of Mexico to granted SAIS/SACS accredita- in the world. The current SAIS- the Northeast was to blame. tion.” SACS partnership offers schools Temperatures dropped in some areas Columbia Academy was a process for accreditation. from the low 70s to the 50s as the accredited through SACS in For more on Columbia front passed, and winds gusted to 2005. 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