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Vol. 18, No. 33 June 7 -13, 2012 50¢ Fortification Street to get $8.9M Hearing underway in Hinds County in ‘much-needed’ improvements LaRita Cooper-Stokes City holds groundbreaking kickoff accused of election fraud By Othor Cain Managing Editor Less than 160 votes propelled LaRita Coo- per-Stokes to victory in a special Ward 3 election. Now 12 jurors will decide whether she can keep her seat. Testimony began Tues- day, June 5, in Cooper- Stokes’ election fraud trial. Five witnesses took the stand after opening state- ments. Copper-Stokes Jackson Joyce Jackson, Cooper- Stokes’ opponent, said at the polls. that appeared Tuesday. there were several laws Cooper-Stokes was Clarence Henderson, a broken by Cooper-Stokes’ sworn in March 2, the day Jackson campaign worker, campaign and poll work- Jackson filed suit seeking said, “One lady came up ers. Jackson is challenging another run-off election. there and whispered in my the election results, hoping She [Cooper-Stokes] main- ear, vote for Mrs. Stokes, City officials and others turn the dirt during the groundbreaking to kick off the FortificationI mprovement Project. to send voters back to the tains nothing was done il- cause we need her, she’s polls for another elec- legal. Cooper-Stokes re- the lady.” By Gail M. Brown Johnson said getting to this these many years. I’m tion. ferred all questions to her Michael Hayes who was Editor point required the city working just so pleased that Jackson’s at- attorneys. Representing her a poll watcher said he saw Fortification Street, one of the with the neighborhood. “We we had so many torney John are Bruce Burton and Im- several violations of state corridors into downtown Jack- wanted to make sure that when strong partners.” Mississippi Reeves said hotep Alkebu-Ian. law. One was the parking son from I-55, has long been we spent this money…that we Plans to im- Black Rodeo state laws Burton said, “It is un- of the vehicle with cam- considered one of the city’s had a project that people would prove the street coming to jackson were broken fortunate that we have to paign literature in the win- worst streets. be proud of and would buy have been in J u l y 1 4 at five vot- be here, we are sure the dows for a half hour, right On Wednesday, June 6, Mayor into,” said Johnson. “This proj- the making for ing precincts, people expressed their will in front of a polling place. Harvey Johnson Jr. announced ect has been a labor of love for a decade or more. 2 0 1 2 i n c l u d i n g on election day.” “As far as Hayes said one precinct the kickoff of $8.9 million in members of this neighborhood Securing the fund- campaigning our investigation goes, we had a radio on that was long-awaited improvements and this area of the city. It has ing and other red tape within 150 feet of found no irregularities.” playing a vote for Stokes for the well-traveled street by truly been a commitment of my had been hurdles to over- a polling place, aid- Reeves said he intends commercial. motorists, business owners and administration. It has been a ing voters at the machines to call 30 witnesses who Cooper-Stokes’ attorney residents of the Belhaven neigh- process. It required us keeping Fortification Street that didn’t ask for help and have proof of Jackson’s al- said this is the case of a borhood area. our shoulders to the plow over ‘Continued on page 6 playing campaign radio ads legations, including several sore loser. Hinds Co. Sheriff’s deputies Task force says, ‘Enough is make weekend drug bust Enough’ to crime in the city Stop the Violence prayer breakfast offers solutions

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By Othor Cain and $2,000 in cash. Managing Editor Taylor has been charged with Fulfilling a campaign prom- possession of cocaine with the Jackson-area ministers and others strategize about how to stop crime. Photo by Gail Brown ise, Hinds County Sheriff Ty- intent to distribute, domestic By Gail M. Brown rone Lewis announced this violence and several traffic enforcement organizations strategize over solutions to Editor week his team of deputies violations. and area ministers. the problem will help pre- made a major drug bust last Lewis said the cocaine that More than 125 law en- According to data from the vent and put a dent in crime. weekend. was confiscated had a street forcement officers, city and Jackson Police Department’s “We must first begin with Deputies responded to a do- value in excess of $100,000. Taylor county officials, ministers webpage posting as of May prayer,” said Cain as he wel- mestic disturbance call Satur- “We are proud of the work that and citizens poured into the 20, 2012, year-to-date re- comed concerned citizens day, June 2, at 328 Wildwood our team is doing and we are that much powdered cocaine Hanging Moss Road Church ports show that aggravated to the prayer breakfast held Boulevard. As deputies ap- even prouder of ridding our in his possession at one time of Christ family life center assaults, armed robberies, at his church. The church is proached, police dispatch re- streets of this illegal activity is a major deal,” Picou said. Tuesday morning, June 5, for carjackings and homicides pastored by Curtis Pittman. ported that a man was leaving and making every citizen in “We are talking about $30,000 a call to action prayer break- are up over last year’s num- The call-to-action break- the home in a gray Chevrolet Hinds County feel safe,” Lewis a kilo, and there were two ki- fast in the fight against crime bers. Homicide is up by near- fast program featured several and was headed north on Parks said. los in his possession, so that’s in the city of Jackson. ly 50 percent over last year. prayers by local clergymen. Road. Chief Deputy Chris Picou $60,000 wholesale and well “Enough is Enough” is the The “Enough is Enough” Among participating clergy- After a brief pursuit, the car said when this amount of co- over $100,000 once it hits the name of the recently estab- task force, spearheaded by men were Phil Reed, Hosea stopped on Gore Road and caine is taken off the streets, it streets.” lished task force which held community activist and ad- Hines, Arthur Sutton, John Aaron Taylor, 26, of Brandon means a major source or sup- At press time, Taylor was be- the breakfast in partnership vocacy journalist Othor Hicks and C.J. Rhodes. The was arrested without inci- plier has been shut down. ing held without bond and ex- with the Hinds County Sher- Cain, hopes that bringing dence. In his possession, depu- “This individual is a sub- pected to make his initial court iff Department with the sup- the church, community and Stop the violence ties found two kilos of cocaine stantial drug dealer. To have appearance this week. port of other surrounding law crime fighters together to Continued on page 6

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June 2012 Compiled by Othor Cain S M T W T F S Managing Editor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 June 2012 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Expert: Comparison of Chagas Puckett Machinery leaving Butch Brown elected 1disease to AIDS not literal 2 Jackson for Flowood 3 mayor of Natchez Although it has recently drawn comparisons to AIDS, Chagas disease Flowood’s low crime rate, Brown wins 73 percent of vote is not quite the same type of pandemic. Still, there is reason for concern. ‘business-friendly’ environment cited The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently Twelve years after two-term Natchez Mayor Larry L. “Butch” Brown highlighted the disease on a short list of infections that are priori- Puckett Machinery, a heavy equipment dealer that has been was defeated in a bid for re-election, he’s headed back to the mayor’s ties for future action. office as the city’s overwhelming choice. Chagas disease can turn deadly without detection and treat- located in south Jackson since 1941, is relocating its headquarters and 200 employees to Flowood, a suburb east of the city. The Natchez Democrat reported that Brown won 73.26 percent of ment. It is a growing epidemic in rural Latin America, where an the vote in Tuesday’s general election, defeating independent candi- estimated 8 to 11 million people are infected. Richard Puckett, Puckett Machinery’s chairman/CEO, told the Clarion-Ledger that Flowood’s low crime rate and “business-friend- date Bill Furlow by 1,665 votes. More than 300,000 people in the United States have the dis- Brown had 2,572 votes; Furlow 907 votes, or 25.83 percent. ease and are not aware of it. ly” environment prompted the decision. The Caterpillar heavy equipment/rental services/engine dealer Brown, who served as mayor of Natchez from 1992 until 2000, said Dr. Sue Montgomery with the CDC said Chagas disease’s getting 75 percent of the vote makes him very welcomed back into the comparison to AIDS is mainly to arouse awareness. will build a $20 million to $30 million facility in Flowood. Site work started this week. mayor’s office. “There are only a limited number of drugs available to treat it, so Brown said uniting the black and white communities into one whole we do definitely need new and improved drugs,” Montgomery said. The new, 150,000-square-foot facility is expected to open in fall 2013. Puckett said it was cheaper to build than to fully upgrade the community is one of the most important priorities of the next four “It’s difficult to detect because none of the tests are really perfect.” years. The disease is caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi (T. existing building. cruzi). The parasite lives in triatomine, or “kissing bugs,” so called He said the Flowood site has easy access to major roads like because they bite their victims in the face or lips. The bugs are U.S. Highways 80 and 49 and Interstate 20. most common in Mexico, Central America and South America. Bond denied for man USM announces new 4 charged in Jackson slaying 5 athletic director Man killed in 2011 Jeff Hammond was announced Wednesday, June 6, at the Trent Lott Center as the school’s new athletic director. A judge denied bond Monday for a second man Hammond had served as athletic director on an interim charged with capital murder in connection with a Jack- basis since Richard Giannini stepped down after 13 years in son slaying. the role at the first of the year. Investigators said Demontae Montez McGruder is Triatomine Puckett Hammond is a former USM quarterback and Army Major accused in the April 2011 death of Lamuel Latham. General. Investigators told the judge that McGruder and his Brown Hammond Hammond was hired in 2010 as senior associate athletic accused accomplice, 18-year-old Richard Moffett, director of advancement and charged with overseeing all tried to rob Latham and shot in the back of the neck at fund-raising and development activities. Southdown Arms apartments in Jackson. The decision to hire Hammond brings an end to a tumultu- After the shooting, Latham drove out of the apart- ous process that included prominent USM boosters who did ment complex to Raymond Road, where he lost con- not see the Memphis native as the right fit for the job. trol of his car and crashed into a tree, police said. McGruder’s lawyer said his client did not pull the trigger. Moffett is also being held without bond. STATE

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Second man dies in MS Phosphates explosion News Briefs by Monica Land, By Monica Land U.S. producer and marketer Staff Writer From Across The State Contributing Writer of diammonium phosphate, PASCAGOULA - For the or DAP, the most widely used second time in less than two phosphate fertilizer for major weeks, a second man has been row crops. The company’s killed at an industrial plant in production facilities are lo- 2 men missing after boating accident Pascagoula. Twenty-year-old cated on a deep-water chan- One survivor found clinging to boat Jeremy Moore of Moss Point nel at Pascagoula with direct Authorities have found the bodies of two men missing after a boating ac- died around 8 a.m. Friday access to the Gulf of Mexico. cident on Long Lake near Vicksburg. (June 1) after an explosion at MPC’s manufacturing facili- The Post reports that divers and officials with the Warren County Sheriff’s Mississippi Phosphates. The Department and Vicksburg police and fire departments conducted the search ties consist of two sulfuric for the missing men. explosion killed Moore and acid plants, a phosphoric acid Three men, whose names have not been released, were fishing in a boat injured Jeff Beck and another plant and a DAP granulation Jeffrey Simpson (r) and his father, John Simpson (l). when the boat capsized around 6:40 p.m. Friday, June 1, according to Warren unidentified worker. plant. County Sheriff Martin Pace. On May 21, a similar ex- A statement from MPC recent explosions add tragedy The EPA noted many of the Pace said the survivor said he swam back to the boat but the two others plosion occurred that claimed said: “The incident was and to a list of federal violations requirements of the original could not. The sheriff said deputies found the surviving man clinging to the the life of 39-year-old Jeffrey is contained within the plant. that have emerged from the order have been met, but there overturned boat. Simpson of Madison. At that The facility is stable, but out Pascagoula plant in recent are still things to do. time, Simpson’s family ex- of caution, operations have years. For example, the company Conviction in Tippah sex pressed concerns about the ceased. There is no threat to In 2009, MPC was cited discovered corrosive water crime case upheld safety of the plant. Now, with employees or the public.” by OSHA and the Environ- outside its west stack perim- The Mississippi Supreme Court has upheld a second fatality, they said WLOX said the two injured mental Protection Agency. eter dike in January and Sep- the sex crimes conviction of Hugh Roger Dale their concerns are even great- workers were rushed to Sing- The EPA said that the Pasca- tember 2011, an issue that Green. er, WLOX reported. ing River Hospital in Pasca- goula plant posed a danger to was added to the order. Green, now 58, was sentenced in 2009 in Jackson County Sheriff goula. Beck was reportedly in health and the environment Also in 2009, OSHA fined Tippah County to life in prison on each of two Mike Byrd said both incidents good condition at the Pasca- because of violations includ- the company $5,000 for what counts of sexual battery and 15 years each on are the result of some sort of goula hospital while the other ing inadequate safety equip- was termed as four serious two counts of touching a child for lustful pur- poses. The sentences run consecutively. steam explosion. patient will eventually be ment, improper storage, leaks violations. Prosecutors say the case involved Green’s Moore died of acute hemor- transferred to USA Medical of sulfuric acid and leaks of Earl Etheridge, state on- Green 10-year-old stepdaughter. The girl had report- rhaging. Center’s Burn Unit in Mobile. phosphoric acid to unlined scene coordinator for the state ed the incidents in 2008 to her teachers and Company officials said the “We are working closely ditches. Department of Environmental the school nurse who notified authorities. explosion that killed Simpson with response personnel and In February, the EPA and Quality, said there was no dan- On appeal, Green argued jurors should not have heard testimony from occurred during a mainte- cooperating with all govern- the company reached an ger to the public or the envi- other alleged sexual victims. nance procedure in a portion mental and regulatory agen- agreement on corrective ac- ronment. He said plant officials The Supreme Court said the testimony showed a pattern of behavior that, of the plant that was not op- cies,” the statement contin- tions to address violations in reported no chemical release. over the course of five decades, Green had engaged in the sexual abuse of female family members in a similar manner. erational at the time. ued. “We are continuing to the September 2009 federal “We are deeply saddened by Simpson died of severe gather information and work- order. Company leaders said this incident,” the MPC news head injuries. ing to identify the cause of the at that time it would take release ended. “Our thoughts Body found in burned Greenville warehouse Mississippi Phosphates accident.” about $2.5 million to correct and prayers are with our em- The Mississippi fire marshal is assisting the investigation of a fire at a ware- Corporation (MPC) is a major Gulf Live reported that the the environmental violations. ployees and their families.” house where a man was found dead. The fire occurred Sunday night inside a warehouse in the 1300 block of Mississippi Highway 1 North. Preliminary reports say the deceased was living inside a recreational vehicle that was parked inside the warehouse. Police said the man had suffered a gunshot wound, although it was un- clear whether that caused his death. Officials estimate the man to be around Teen shoots sister with shotgun 80-years-old. His name and age have not been released. By Monica Land cident on May 30. block Michelle Drive just be- Staff Writer Sgt. Chris De Back of the Bi- fore 11 a.m. and found Warden Whitfield fondling BILOXI - A 17-year-old Biloxi loxi Police Department said Mo- outside the home lying on the conviction stands teen remains behind bars after al- rales shot and killed 13-year-old ground. She had been shot once The Mississippi Supreme Court has declined to legedly shooting his stepsister Sadie Warden and initially told in the chest. hear an appeal from Donald Whitfield who was con- while playing with a 12-guage police Warden was the victim of She was transported to Biloxi victed of fondling in Monroe County. Whitfield, now 39, is serving is serving 32 years in shotgun. Jonathan Ian Morales a drive-by shooting. Regional where De Back said she prison after he was convicted at trial of fondling and was charged with manslaughter De Back said police responded was pronounced dead a “short sexual battery in July of 2010. Morales culpable-negligence after the in- to the teen’s residence in the 600 time later.” According to court records, the victim was a minor De Back said during their in- under the age of 14. vestigation, Morales’ story of a Whitfield claimed prosecutors didn’t prove his guilt. drive-by shooting began to un- Whitfield The state Court of Appeals Court had upheld his ravel. conviction last November. “The investigation contradict- ed the initial drive-by story,” De Thunderstorms in Mississippi knock out power Back said. “The victim was ac- A line of severe thunderstorms hit the Jackson area last Thursday, May tually shot inside the residence 31, knocking out electricity to 11,465 Entergy Mississippi customers in Hinds, and not outside and there were Madison and Rankin counties. several pieces of evidence re- The National Weather Service said the rain came after another system Wednesday dropped 1.8 inches near the Jackson airport. covered from the scene.” Meteorologist Latrice Maxey told The Clarion-Ledger that most of Thurs- De Back said it was Morales day’s rain had shifted east. In addition to downed utility lines, Maxey said that notified the authorities of wind gusts of up to 60 mph are likely responsible for downing several trees the shooting, but they learned in Terry, Madison and Leflore counties. State officials also received reports of that it was actually Morales that straight-line winds in Bolivar County that moved through the Delta, damaging allegedly pulled the trigger. some homes and a business. “He was playing with a gun More storms are expected this week. in a careless manner,” De Back said. “So we took him into cus- Hattiesburg school board adopts sex ed policy tody without incident.” The Hattiesburg Public School District Board of Trustees has voted to Bond for Morales was set at implement a sex education policy of abstinence-only for sixth- through eighth- $250,000. graders and abstinence-plus for ninth- through 12th-graders. De Back said he doesn’t re- The board’s vote came after Superintendent James Bacchus recommend- ed the policy at a board work session in May. call police being called to the A state law passed by the Legislature in 2011 requires school boards to residence for any domestic is- choose between abstinence-only education and abstinence-plus education by sues in the past, and he cannot June 30. School Board president Marcus Cathey told the Hattiesburg Ameri- confirm if Morales - who has can he believes the board’s decision was the right choice for the district. been charged as an adult - has He said the board’s decision to vote for abstinence-plus for the high school any mental deficiencies, but the was based on input from the Hattiesburg community and district parents. case remains under investiga- tion.

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www.mississippilink.com June 7 -13, 2012 THE mississippi link • 5 Rebirth Alliance observes National Cancer Survivors Day By Gail M. Brown One of those survivors was Ellie survived pancreatic cancer four Editor Booker-Wolfe, a 36-year survivor, years. June 19, 2010, I was diag- Cancer survivors were the of Jackson. She is a New Jersey nosed with stage four lung cancer, center of attention at the Jackson native. “At the age of 8, I was di- and as of May 21, 2012, they can Medical Mall’s Center Stage, agnosed with nasopharyngeal car- no longer find any signs of either Saturday, June 2, as Rebirth Al- cinoma,” she told the audience. cancer in my body.” liance, the Jackson Medical Mall Fighting back emotions, she, Several men were on hand to and others held a pre-observance threw up her hands in praise to share their cancer survivor testi- to National Cancer Survivors Day, God. “I’m so thankful to be here,” monies. Rev. Bruce Landing, pas- which was Sunday, June 3. she said. Nasopharyngeal carci- tor of Sweet Rock M.B. Church of National Cancer Survivors noma is cancer that occurs in the Jackson survived colon cancer and Day® is an annual, worldwide nasopharynx, located behind the urged all men to not hesitate to get Celebration of Life that is held in nose and above the back of the themselves checked. “Trust in the hundreds of communities through- throat. Lord,” Landing said. out the United States, Canada, and Joy Dixon shared how she has James Buford, a prostate cancer other participating countries. been blessed to survive pancre- survivor, said he encourages every More than 100 people turned out atic and lung cancer. “I just want man 40 and above to have them- for the Medical Mall event accord- to say, make sure you get an A1C selves checked. “The PSA check ing to Stephanie Parker-Weaver, (blood glucose control) test every saved me,” he said. Buford also founder of Rebirth Alliance, a year,” Dixon said. “Because a feels that the lack of medical insur- 501 (c) 3 organization, that spear- high A1C can lead to diabetes and ance is keeping a lot of men from headed the event in conjunction diabetes puts you at risk for pan- getting checked. with the mall and the Mississippi creatic cancer.” She explained her The event, designed to be a Witness Project. Parker-Weaver is biopsy had to be sent to the Mayo fun-filled family outing, culmi- a breast cancer survivor. Rebirth Clinic in order to get a determina- nated with a prayer and a colorful Michael Davis, right, with the City of Jackson, presented Rebirth Alliance and the Mississippi Witness was initially a breast cancer orga- tion, and there, it showed a “high balloon launch. There was also a Project with a proclamation on behalf of Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. Receiving the proclamation were nization, but has now embraced degree” of cancer. “I had surgery memory tree of those who have Rebirth Alliance founder, Stephanie Parker-Weaver, center, and Tiffany Young of the Mississippi Witness other cancer survivors as well. within a week,” she said. “I’ve lost their lives to cancer. Project. PHOTOS BY GAIL M. BROWN

Ellie Booker-Wolfe, left, a 36-year nasopharyngeal carcinoma survi- The balloon launch with each color representing a type of cancer. One of many healthcare facility exhibitions during the event vor, with Rebirth Alliance founder, Stephanie Parker-Weaver.

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The Mississippi Link [USPS 017224] is published weekly Fortification Street TM by The Mississippi Link, Inc. Offices located at 2659 Liv- Continued from page 1 The Mississippi Link ingston Road, Jackson, MS 39213. Mailing address is come according to the mayor. Lindsay told The Mississippi bracing that vision.” P.O. Box 11307, Jackson, MS 39283-1307 or e-mail us Improvements will include Link. Lindsay, who is executive A number of federal, state at: [email protected]; Please visit our website new water and sewer lines, new director of the Greater Belhaven and local officials were on hand Volume 18 • Number 33 at: www.mississippilink.com. Phone: (601) 896-0084, Fax June 7 -13, 2012 896-0091, out of state 1-800-748-9747. Periodical Post- sidewalks and re-surfacing of Foundation, also said, “We start- for the groundbreaking, includ- age Rate Paid at Jackson, MS. the street. ed about 11 years ago with a vi- ing Transportation Commis- © copyright 2012. All rights reserved. One doctor who practices in sion and an idea that this street sioner Dick Hall. “I think this Deadline: The deadline for submitting items to be consid- the area humorously said the should be one that connects is going to be a real plus for ered for publication is Tuesday at 10 a.m. street is so rough-sounding that all of our neighborhoods from the neighborhood. It is going to Chairman...... L. Socrates Garrett when motorists travel over it, his Belhaven to Farish Street. We make a big difference in calm- Publisher...... Jackie Hampton Subscriptions are $32 per year; $64 for two years or $96 patients think they hear an earth- thought it should be one that is a ing the traffic. I am pleased to for three years. Managing Editor...... Othor Cain quake in the background when beautiful entrance to our capital have a part in this project,” he he is on the phone with them. city, so we wanted wider side- said. Editor...... Gail M. Brown Postmaster: Neighbors and business own- walks, greenscape and decora- The street will remain open Religion Editor...... Daphne Higgins Send all address changes to The Mississippi Link, P.O. Box 11307, Jackson, MS 39283-1307. ers are looking forward to an tive lighting. We knew all of that while improvements are being Photographers...... Kevin Robinson & Jay Johnson improved Fortification Street. was possible. And the mayor made. Work on the street is ex- Graphics...... Marcus Johnson Advertising: For all advertising information, “We are beyond excited,” Virgi was absolutely wonderful in em- pected to last about 18 months. Writer...... Monica Land please call (601) 896-0084. Stop the violence The Mississippi Link accepts no responsibility for un- Member: solicited materials and in general does not return them Continued from page 1 to sender. Manuscripts and photographs submitted for ministers sent up prayers for es.” “In my community we said. publication are welcome by The Mississippi Link, but no local, state and national offi- have 16 or more churches,” The ‘Enough is Enough’ responsibility can be taken for sources considered to be authoritative, because the publication cannot guarantee cials and in particularly, law said Florence Anthony of Taskforce does not plan to let their accuracy. Reproduction or use, without permission, enforcement officers. New Hope Baptist Church. the breakfast be the end-all to of editorial or graphic content, is prohibited. The strategy session for the “We need to unify our church- fighting crime. According to morning was led by Rhodes, es….and that would help our its organizers, the task force pastor of Mt. Helms Baptist community.” will meet on a monthly ba- Church. He asked each table “There are 801 churches sis to develop ways and offer 2659 Livingston Road • Jackson MS, 39213 group to take several minutes in the city of Jackson,” said suggestions to the “powers- to discuss three basic solu- Rhodes. Rhodes pointed out to-be” on how to decrease Subscribe TODAY 601-896-0084 • [email protected] tions which could decrease that churches have to do a crime in the city. and/or deter crime in the city. better job of engaging young Additionally, the task force One recurring suggestion people. “Many of them are plans to create a citywide af- derived from the discussions not in church….we have to ter-school mentoring program The Mississippi Link was “unity among the church- get beyond the four walls,” he and study truancy laws. Name Address City, State, Zip Phone e-Mail

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www.mississippilink.com June 7 -13, 2012 THE mississippi link • 7 Natural high - free, White version of ‘The Talk’ - Part II By George E. Curry Derbyshire may have been the to thwart the majority may be, In a positive review (NR, NNPA Columnist safe and non-addictive magazine’s latest house big- though undemocratic, enlight- 9/12/94) of “Race, Evolution, them as bath salts and labeling them In last week’s ot…he is just one in a continu- ened. It is more important for and Behavior,” a 1994 book “not for human consumption,” they column, I de- ous line of racists writing in the any community, anywhere in by Philippe Rushton, reviewer have been able to avoid them being scribed an arti- pages of NR.” the world, to affirm and live by Mark Snyderman eagerly re- specifically counted as illegal. Some cle by National That lineup of racists began civilized standards, than to bow counted the book’s ‘ambitious’ of the effects other than the euphoria Review con- with William F. Buckley, the to the demands of the numeri- and ‘fearless’ thesis:’ ‘Orientals By Alim Gaynor users are seeking are agitation, para- tributor John magazine’s founder. In an edi- cal majority.” are more intelligent, have larger Columnist noia, hallucinations, psychosis and Derbyshire in torial in the magazine, dated Appearing on NPR’s “Fresh brains for their body size, have Recently, a hor- dangerously high body tempera- which he said, “There is a talk August 24, 1957, titled, “Why Air” Feb. 28, 2008, Buckley smaller genitalia, have less sex rific story of a man tures. In other words, this drug can that nonblack Americans have the South Must Prevail,” Buck- was given an opportunity to drive, are less fecund, work beating another man turn the users into walking zombies. with their kids, too.” In an ar- ley wrote: repudiate his earlier comments. harder and are more readily so- senseless then eating The question I’m asking myself ticle for Taki’s magazine, Der- “The central question that When his words were read to cialized than Caucasians; and most of his victim’s is, “What’s going on in the mind of byshire listed a litany of racist emerges - and it is not a parlia- him, Buckley said, “Well, I Caucasians on average bear the face before being people who would do anything to be things he had told his children, mentary question or a question think that’s absolutely correct.” same relationship to blacks.’” shot and killed by out of their mind?” The production, including that in random inter- that is answered by merely con- It’s not surprising that Buck- John Derbyshire’s racist bile police has gone viral in the new me- sale and distribution of recreational actions with blacks, “the black sulting a catalog of the rights of ley applied that same stand of was par for the course at the dia. drugs, legal and illegal, are a multi- stranger will be less intelligent American citizens, born Equal - logic - or illogic - when sup- National Review. It shed light on yet another dan- billion dollar business. than the white” and “do not set- is whether the White communi- porting minority-ruled South As the FAIR posting by gerous designer drug that is gaining The insanity going on in Mexico tle in a district or municipality ty in the South is entitled to take Africa. Steve Rendell aptly put it, “It notoriety. Innocuously called “bath and in other drug producing coun- run by black politicians.” such measures as are neces- That racist DNA has contin- is blatant racism, but it’s hard salts,” this drug is mainly made tries is all about the control of drugs Derbyshire has since been sary to prevail, politically and ued to appear on the pages of to see a great deal of differ- up of the stimulants mephedrone, headed mainly to the U.S. It ap- fired by the National Review. culturally, in areas in which it the National Review through- ence between what he was MDPV, and methylone. In street pears that far too many Americans Fairness & Accuracy in Re- does not predominate numeri- out its history. fired over–assertions that black terms, it’s almost like a combination have an insatiable need to be nar- porting (FAIR), the media cally? The sobering answer As Steve Rendall stated in people are less civilized, less of methamphetamine (Meth), LSD cotized. watchdog group, noted that is Yes - the white community his FAIR posting: “In 1993, intelligent and more prone to and Angel Dust. Any one of those As human beings in possession of conservative Forbes columnist is so entitled because, for the NR published a gushing re- violence and criminality than drugs can make you crazy, so imag- “The All Encompassing Spirit,” with Josh Barro had stated, “I’m time being, it is the advanced view (1/18) of “Paved With others–and the racist views NR ine what the combination is doing to the ability to choose and initiate, we pleased that the National Re- race. It is not easy, and it is Good Intentions: The Failure has promoted since its birth 57 users. are wired to produce whatever feel- view has fired John Derbyshire unpleasant, to adduce statistics of Race Relations in Contem- years ago. And it’s hard to see This drug, like many other “de- ing we desire from within. If we want as a result of his racist screed evidencing the median cultural porary America” by Jared Tay- why anyone would take NR se- signer drugs” is quasi-legal. It is sold to be high (to feel a sense of elation), in Taki’s Magazine last week. superiority of White over Ne- lor, which argued that black riously ‘when they write about in certain adult bookstores, head we have the power to make it happen Derbyshire’s remarks were be- gro: but it is fact that obtrudes, Americans are more violent racial issues.’” shops and convenience stores under without any outside influences. yond the pale, and this sever- one that cannot be hidden by and criminal than others. Tay- George E. Curry, former ed- names like “Lady Bubbles,” “Ivory This high, unlike drug induced ing of ties is important for the ever-so-busy egalitarians and lor has since become a lead- itor-in-chief of Emerge maga- Gold,” and “Ivory Wave.” Although highs, has no price tag, no negative credibility of one of the pillar anthropologists. The question, ing voice of white nationalism zine, is editor-in-chief of the in October 2011, Drug Enforcement side effects and is non- addictive. institutions in conservative as far as the White community as the publisher of American National Newspaper Publish- Agency (DEA) issued a temporary There’s no loss of coordination. There publishing.” is concerned, is whether the Renaissance magazine. (In the ers Association News Service ban of the chemicals commonly is no loss of mental acuity. There is no FAIR noted, “Apparently claims of civilization supersede 1990s, Taylor described him- (NNPA) and editorial director used to make these “bath salts”, hangover. There’s nothing to lose and Barro believes purging Der- those of universal suffrage.” self to me as a ‘white separat- of Heart & Soul magazine. He savvy street chemists find ways to everything to gain. byshire will remove a racist In case anyone missed the ist.’) The NR review was writ- is a keynote speaker, moderator, get around the ban or to tweak other Alim Gaynor is Founder and taint from the ‘pillar’ of con- point, Buckley added: ten by fellow white nationalist and media coach. Curry can be chemicals to produce similar effects. President of Seedpod Empowerment servative publishing. That’s “National Review believes Peter Brimelow, who launched reached through his Web site, These drugs have no relation to Institute. For more information, call funny because NR’s 57-year that the South’s premises are the openly racist and nativist www.georgecurry.com. You can regular bath salts that one would add 769-798-5247 or E-Mail us: alim- history has been defined in correct. 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Rev. Keith Tonkel presented Principal Erica Gee-Bradley with a certificate for her leader- Dr. Julie Ealy-Gushiniere, counselor - Therese Bridges - Assistant Teacher of Carly Washinko - Teacher of the Year ship and work as principal of Galloway Elementary. Staff Member of the Year the Year JPS 2012 Top Graduates

Bailey Valedictorian - Rushi Patel Bailey Salutatorian - Bryanna Kennedy Jim Hill Valedictorian - Deana Brown Jim Hill Salutatorian - Jasmine Kinnard

Callaway Valedictorian - Darryl McClain Callaway Salutatorian - Jessica McNair Lanier Valedictorian - Amber Davis Lanier Salutatorian - Kiera Bronson

Forest Hill Valedictorian - Courtney Warner Forest Hill Salutatorian - Kierra Marshall Murrah Valedictorian - Travis Reginald Murrah Salutatorian - James Gill

Provine Valedictorian - Nakiya Beaman Provine Salutatorian - Roneisha Armstrong Wingfield Valedictorian - Khadirjra Briitton Wingfield Salutatorian - Carroll Branch EDUCATION

www.mississippilink.com June 7 -13, 2012 THE mississippi link • 9 Obama Administration officials host national eecognition ceremony for first-ever U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools The Mississippi Link Newswire ate the next generation of en- Green Ribbon Schools fol- Senior Administration of- vironmental stewards.” lows: ficials honored the first-ever The U.S. Department of Alabama U.S. Department of Education Education released a docu- • Munford Elementary Green Ribbon Schools (ED- ment with highlights from the School, Munford GRS) recently at a ceremony 2012 honorees. Along with the • Winterboro High held in Washington, D.C. awards, Secretary Duncan also School, Talladega Among the inaugural honor- announced the first installment Arizona ees are 78 schools that repre- of the Green Strides Webinar • The STAR School, Flagstaff sent 29 states and the District Series to help all schools move • Roadrunner Elementary of Columbia. The program toward reduced environmental School, Phoenix was developed by the depart- impact, improved health and Arkansas ment with support from the effective sustainability litera- • Acorn High School, Mena White House Council on En- cy - the three ‘Pillars’ of the California vironmental Quality (CEQ), Green Ribbon award. • Longfellow Elementary the Environmental Protection “Every child should have a School, Long Beach Agency (EPA), several other safe and healthy place to learn, • Environmental Charter agencies and dozens of non- and every parent should have High School, Lawndale profit stakeholders. confidence that sending their • Grand View Elementary U.S. Secretary of Education child to school in the morning School, Manhattan Beach Arne Duncan joined White doesn’t mean exposing them • The Athenian School, Dan- House CEQ Chair Nancy Sut- to environmental threats,” said ville ley, EPA Administrator Lisa EPA Administrator Jackson. Colorado P. Jackson, and U.S. Surgeon “These Green Ribbon Schools • Flagstone Elementary General Dr. Regina Benjamin are making our schools health- School, Castle Rock • Eisenhower High ter, Omaha Pennsylvania to address the honorees and ier places to learn, and giv- • Denver Green School, Den- School, Goddard • Miller Park Elementa- • Radnor Middle congratulate them on their ing students hands-on STEM ver • Erie High School, Erie ry, Omaha School, Wayne achievements. learning opportunities that • Wellington Middle • Brookwood Elementa- New Jersey • Thaddeus Stevens Elemen- Representatives from win- show them how the environ- School, Wellington ry, Leawood • Bernards High School, Ber- tary School, Chambersburg ning schools received plaques ment connects to their own District of Columbia Kentucky nardsville • A.W. Beattie Career Center, and banners in recognition of lives. Those experiences will • Stoddert Elementary • Rosa Parks Elementary • Midtown Community El- Allison Park their high achievement in sav- be valuable to their future, and School, Washington School, Lexington ementary School, Neptune • Springside Chestnut Hill ing energy, reducing costs, ours.” • Sidwell Friends Middle • Georgetown Middle School, • Alder Avenue Middle Academy, Philadelphia providing healthy learning “The Green Ribbon Schools School, Washington Georgetown School, Egg Harbor Township Rhode Island spaces, and offering education program is a wonderful ex- Florida • Richardsville Elementary • The Willow School, Glad- • Classical High geared toward the challenges ample of our overall National • Learning Gate Community School, Bowling Green stone School, Providence of the 21st century. Prevention Strategy to in- School, Lutz Maryland • New York • Nathan Bishop Middle “These schools represent a crease the number of Ameri- • Pine Jog Elementary • Dunloggin Middle • Hampton Bays Middle School, Providence broad portfolio of urban, sub- cans who are healthy at every School, West Palm Beach School, Ellicott City School, Hampton Bays Virginia urban, and rural communities, stage of life,” said U.S. Sur- • TERRA Environmental • Francis Scott Key Middle • Sleepy Hollow Middle • Fishburn Park Elementary working to provide students geon General Dr. Benjamin. Research Institute, Miami School, Silver Spring School, Sleepy Hollow School, Roanoke with a high-quality, well- “These schools show us how Georgia • Folger McKinsey Elemen- • Bethlehem Central Middle • The Gereau Center for Ap- rounded education, healthy we can make health and well- • Springdale Park Elementary tary School, Severna Park School, Delmar plied Technology & Career living, clean environments and ness a part of our children’s School, Atlanta • Lucy School, Middletown North Carolina Exploration, Rocky Mount best practices for reducing our everyday lives.” • Arabia Mountain High Michigan • Evergreen Community Washington environmental impact,” said In 2012, more than 350 School, Lithonia • Clarkston High School, Charter School, Asheville • Tahoma Junior High Secretary Duncan. “Green schools completed applica- • Savannah Country Day Clarkston • American Hebrew Acad- School, Ravensdale Ribbon Schools are an inspi- tions to some 30 state educa- School, Savannah • Detroit Edison Public emy, Greensboro • Camelot Elementary ration and deserve the spot- tion agencies. Schools will Hawaii School Academy, Detroit North Dakota (Bureau of School, Auburn light for embodying strong ex- have another opportunity to • Ewa Makai Middle Minnesota Indian Education) • Secondary Academy for amples of innovative learning apply to their state education School, Ewa Beach • North Shore Community • Circle of Nations Wahpe- Success, Bothell and civic engagement. By em- agencies for their nominations • Hawaii Preparatory Acad- School, Duluth ton, Ohio • The Overlake School, Red- bracing ‘green’ these schools to the Department this winter. emy, Kamuela • Garlough Environmental • Loveland High mond have demonstrated their com- Next year’s program criteria Illinois Magnet School, West St. School, Loveland West Virginia mitment to incorporating will be published this sum- • Academy for Global Citi- Paul • North Adams Elementary • Hilltop Elementary environmental practices in mer for states to develop those zenship, Chicago • Kennedy Community School, Seaman School, Wheeling education,” said White House competitions and will require • Thomas J. Waters Elemen- School, Saint Joseph Oregon • Wyoming County Career & CEQ Chair Sutley. “The U.S. state agencies to submit their tary School, Chicago Missouri • Sunnyside Environmental Technical Center, Pineville Department of Education nominees in early 2013. Four- • Prairie Crossing Charter • Crossroads College Prepa- School, Portland Wisconsin Green Ribbon Schools win- teen states have already indi- School, Grayslake ratory School, St. Louis • Willamina Elementary • Dimensions of Learning ners honored today are taking cated their intent to nominate Iowa • The College School, St. School, Willamina Academy, Kenosha bold steps to increase envi- schools in the next round of • Des Moines Central Louis • Gladstone High • Middleton High ronmental awareness that will the competition. Campus High School, Des Nebraska School, Gladstone School, Middleton have an impact on the health A complete list of the 2012 Moines • Lothrop Science & Tech- • Catlin Gable School, Port- • Purdy Elementary of America’s students and cre- U.S. Department of Education Kansas nology Magnet Cen- land School, Fort Atkinson Hinds CC program offers MVSU’s communications variety of computer skills and marketing team wins The Mississippi Link Newswire gram offers beginner to interme- scc.edu RAYMOND - The Hinds diate level classes ($50) during As Mississippi’s largest com- 12 awards at CPRAM Community College Lifelong the day from 10 a.m. to 11:30 munity college, Hinds Commu- Learning Center offers a variety a.m., and starting fall 2013, nity College is a comprehensive of beginner to advanced com- Encore Explorations will offer institution offering quality, af- puter courses for adults. beginner to advanced classes fordable educational opportu- These computer courses during the evening from 6:30 nities with more than 170 aca- can meet your learning needs, p.m.-8:30 p.m. (Fees for these demic, career and technical whether you need to brush up classes will vary depending programs. With six locations in on your computer skills to stay upon the level and type of class.) central Mississippi, Hinds en- competitive in the job market or Classes meet usually once a rolled more than 13,000 credit simply want to learn more about week for four to eight weeks. students in fall 2011. computers for your own enjoy- For more information contact To learn more, visit www. ment. Melody Field, coordinator, at hindscc.edu or call 1.800.Hind- The Creative Learning pro- 601.857.3773 or mfield@hind- sCC. Teens ENCOUNTER Empowerment this Summer from Youth Solutions From Left to Right: John McCall, graphic designer, D’Artagan Winford, senior graphic designer and Maxine Greenleaf, communications specialist won 12 awards at the College Public Relations Association of Missis- The Mississippi Link Newswire drama, IGNITE vocal talent, sippi (CPRAM) in Gulfport, Miss. PHOTO COURTESY OF MVSU PUBLIC RELATIONS Parents, are you asking motivational talks and time yourself, “What can I get my with mentors. The Mississippi Link Newswire Sports Media Guide, MVSU Foot- - MVSU Social Work Department teenager involved in now that ENCOUNTER meets every Members of the Office of Com- ball Media Guide. and Special Publications - MVSU school is out?” Teens are you first Tuesday of the month. munications and Marketing won Graphic designer John McCall Strategic Plan. bored and have nothing to Same time, same place. Hold top honors at the 2012 College Pub- and communications specialist Winford won third place in Adver- look forward to this summer? your space today for Youth lic Relations Association of Missis- Maxine Greenleaf won first place tisements - MVSU Map Ad and Spe- Well, your wait is over. Join Solutions’ ENCOUNTER sippi Conference held in Gulfport. for the Public Relations Campaign cial Publications - MVSU One Team Youth Solutions on Tuesdays Tuesdays. The staff received 12 awards category - Delta Research and Cul- One Valley Collateral materials. from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Be inspired. Be informed. during the CPRAM Conference. tural Institute, and first place for the McCall and Greenleaf won third Jackson Medical Mall for EN- Be empowered - Youth Solu- The mailing address is: Youth Senior graphic designer University newsletter -The Com- place for the MVSU Writing Proj- COUNTER, a teen empower- tions. Solutions D’Artagan Winford won first muniqué. ect brochure. ment corps. Call 601.829.0323 or log PO Box 4425 • Brandon, place for Single Piece of Artwork McCall won first place for Single Both McCall and Winford won Meet in the Community on to www.youthsolution. MS 39047 • (601) 829-0323 (Sports), MVSU Football Post- Piece of Artwork - MLK Banner. third place in the Public Relations Meeting Room for live music, net. Like us on Facebook by • (877) 330-1036 (f) • www. ers; Digital Art/ Photo Illustration, McCall and Greenleaf won sec- Campaign category for the MVSU character development, teen searching Youth Solutions. youthsolution.net MVSU Media Guide Covers; and ond place in the brochure category Homecoming Golf Classic. HEALTH

10 • the mississippi link June 7 -13, 2012 www.mississippilink.com Winning the fight against HIV in children By Rajiv Shah, Administrator in large part to the leadership long way to go to win the fight ing access to prevention of and it is the impetus behind lated causes. U.S. Agency for International of the United States. Today, against HIV - especially for mother-to-child transmission the Every Child Deserves a The Call to Action will also Development we can build on that strong children. (PMTCT) services, helping to 5th Birthday campaign - an build on ongoing global ef- Over 30 years legacy to answer President Through the President’s cut new pediatric infections in awareness-raising effort that forts, including PEPFAR and ago, when the Obama and Secretary Clin- Emergency Plan for AIDS half in the past decade. We’ve brings together dozens of UNAIDS’s global plan (PDF fight against ton’s call for an AIDS-free Relief (PEPFAR) - the largest also helped support 9.8 mil- partners and educates a broad- 785KB) to end virtually all HIV first be- generation. international commitment to a lion pregnant women with er community on how to save new HIV infections in chil- gan, the outlook The 19th International single disease by any individ- HIV testing and counseling children’s lives. dren in the next few years for tackling the AIDS Society (IAS) Confer- ual country - the U.S. Agency and provided PMTCT ser- The campaign also sets the while keeping mothers alive pandemic was ence [July 22-27 in Washing- for International vices to more than stage for the Child Survival and healthy. bleak. Across the world, AIDS ton, D.C.] will be an opportu- Development and COMMENTARY 660,000 HIV-pos- Call to Action in June. Co- Still, we need to do better was seen as a death sentence. nity to renew our commitment other U.S. Govern- itive women. As a convened by the Governments in the fight against HIV and Within just a few years, it had to this incredible goal. It also ment agencies provide lifesav- result, approximately 200,000 of the United States, India and AIDS. Today, we know what devastated communities from marks an historic moment, as ing HIV and AIDS services to infants were born free of HIV. Ethiopia, and in close collabo- works in the effort to save the United States to South Af- the United States hosts the millions of children, women, That means that 200,000 ration with UNICEF, the Call children’s lives and now, more rica. conference for the first time in and families worldwide. more children have had the to Action will bring together than ever, we are in a position But the world continued to over 20 years now that people These investments in the opportunity to live to cele- public and private constitu- to virtually eliminate pediatric fight, and the past three de- living with HIV and AIDS are global AIDS fight are paying brate their 5th birthday. encies to chart the course to- AIDS. cades have seen tremendous able to visit the U.S. to attend off. Together with PEPFAR, This milestone is an extraor- wards the end of preventable Together, we can give all progress in HIV research, pre- in-person. our efforts have made a sig- dinarily important one in the child deaths - including deaths children the chance to cel- vention and treatment, thanks We know that we have a nificant difference in promot- development of all children, caused by AIDS or AIDS-re- ebrate their fifth birthday. CMMC presents ‘HealthTalk: Exploring Alzheimer’s’ Miss. Alzheimer’s Chapter presents ‘Longest Day,’ June 20 By Gail M. Brown “Alzheimer’s has become them and keep them active Many attending Editor very prevalent in the African- socially as much as possible the “Exploring Al- Central Mississippi Medical American society,” Willis told because that affects their lon- zheimer’s” seminar Center (CMMC) is one of many The Mississippi Link. “We gevity.” commented that the healthcare facilities that are need to educate ourselves more According to the Alzheim- information was noted for their work and fight about the disease process. Our er’s Association, the disease very beneficial. against terminal diseases, and families are being affected affects 5.4 million Americans. Willis was the Alzheimer’s is no exception. heavily. It is the third leading “If Alzheimer’s has touched caregiver of her CMMC held a free seminar cause of death, falling shortly your life, you know it affects late mother who titled, “Exploring Alzheim- under cancer and heart at- more than the person with the succumbed due to er’s,” Thursday, May 24, at the tacks.” disease,” Willis pointed out. complications of Quisenberry Library in Clinton. Willis also stressed that PR materials for the seminar Alzheimer’s. Elvie Willis, program di- caregivers should not become indicted that it changes fami- For more infor- rector for CMMC’s Behav- ashamed of our loved ones lies, marriages and relation- mation about these ioral Health Services shared because of the unusual behav- ships forever; and it challenges seminars, call 877- information on the basics of iors, signs and symptoms that even the most loving of care- 907-7642. Lunch Alzheimer. The Alzheimer’s they exhibit. “It is important givers. and door prizes are Association was also available for us to embrace our loved CMMC’s monthly Health occasionally pro- Presenter Elvie Willis as she presents the HealthTalk seminar on Alzheimer’s with additional resources for ones through this disease Talk seminars feature different vided. the attendees. process,”she said. “Embrace topics each month. For other Alzheimer’s raise funds for the care, sup- limits that day by completing events, fundraisers and ser- port and research efforts of the approximately 16 hours of en- vices, contact the Mississippi Alzheimer’s Association. durance paddling on the Pearl Chapter of the Alzheimer’s As- This event is about love, pa- River from Highway 25 to sociation. Coming up June 20 tience, strength and endurance Madison Landing on the Ross is the Longest DayTM activites - but it’s also about a challenge. Barnett Reservoir. to raise money for education The Mississippi Alzheim- There will be other activites and Alzheimer’s research. er’s Chapter Development in Clinton. The Longest DayTM is a sun- Coodinator Keith Plunket and For more information, visit rise-to-sunset relay event to his team will test their physical www.alz.org/ms

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PASTORAL POINTS ‘Success’ By Daphne Higgins learn from, believe it or not, it can By Rev. Marcus Cheeks Religion Editor Keep the decrees, commands, regula- and courageously proclaimed God’s Christ. Jesus served His father and actually be fun! Furthermore, don’t Special to The Mississippi Link tions, and laws written in the Law of word and His messages, and he was found success. To continue your suc- Believe it or not, be afraid to ask your youth leader 1 Kings 2:3 is Moses so that you will be successful in obedient to his calling. cess, I recommend serving the Lord. every message that or minister to plan gatherings (other the text that I would all you do and wherever you go.” This Jesus was also considered a failure; About the Pastor I share with you, than service on Sunday and Wednes- like to reference this says success for God lies in service. if you look at his life here on earth He Rev. Marcus Cheeks is the pas- I try to make it as day night bible study) at your church week as I congratu- Success is measured and defined had very little in material possessions, tor of True Light M. B. Church, 224 timely as I possi- or at another member’s home for the late you on your differently by God. God’s measure of and did not even own a home. He was East Bell St., Jackson. He is a native bly can. As I drove youth. People can bring food, play accomplishments. success involves our obedience and rejected by most people, and was even of Jackson, Rev. Cheeks, his wife, around the metro games, or just talk. This is also a You can say, “I am faithfulness to Him, regardless of op- hated by some. The religious leaders DeVonda, and their three children, area this week, I saw several signs great way to get to know individuals successful” because position and personal cost. His mea- of the time despised him. Even his currently reside in Canton. He has an on church marquis announcing up- around the church. success says you have achieved some- sure of success is whether or not we friends and those closest to him de- extensive background as a counselor coming dates for Vacation Bible In addition to all of this, you could thing planned. Most people define are being loyal to Him in our personal serted him. He was accused and found and educational guide to high-risk School and smiled as I reflected on volunteer at a soup kitchen or local success in terms of achieving goals, relationship with Him and in our life, guilty of things he did not do. youth. He received his Bachelor of my younger days and the number of shelter, or just find a way to help and whether we are accomplishing He was beaten, spit on, cursed, Arts degree in Humanities with an acquiring wealth, and having prestige, VBS events my parents would have your community. favor, status, and power. His goals and purposes for our life. mocked, and he suffered and died the emphasis in Philosophy and Religion us attend in one summer. So now you have no excuse to lie “Successful” people enjoy the Jeremiah was an absolute failure most horrible kind of death known from Tougaloo College and a Master Because my father was a gospel around saying, “I have nothing to do “good life” - being financially secure, when judged by people’s definition to man, death on the cross. Measure of Science from Jackson State Univer- emotionally secure and enjoying the of success. For 40 years he served as him by the way most of us measure sity in DJ, several churches would invite this summer!” I challenge you to be fruits of their labor. For some, the God’s spokesman, but when he spoke success, and he was a failure. But in Guidance and Counseling. Rev. his brood of children to attend and involved in the activities going on at definition of success only deals with no one listened and responded. He was God’s eyes, the redemption and sal- Cheeks has served as an officer in the of course this served dual purposes: church and in your community and the “here and now” of this life. Even rejected by his neighbors, his family, vation of all of mankind was accom- Mississippi National Guard and is we were in attendance to learn more take advantage of them because be- in many churches today the definition the priests and prophets, friends and plished through His son Jesus. currently employed with the State of about the Lord, and my father was fore you know it summer will be over of success is in terms of numbers, size, the kings. He was poor and under- By God’s grace and love for you Mississippi as a State Title I Director. sure to mention, on air, that a particu- as quickly as it began. dollars and prestige. But 1 Kings 2:3 went continuous criticism in deliver- and I, He sent Jesus to pay for our sins. Rev. Cheeks can be reached by lar church was hosting VBS. ------reads in the New Living Translation, ing God’s word. He was thrown into Now the gift of a restored personal calling 601-607-7011, 601-353-7364 Oh, the memories! VBS was so As I share this story with you, I “Observe the requirements of the Lord prison and into a cistern. But in God’s relationship with God and eternal or e-mail the church at infotlmbc@ much fun and it still is! don’t want you to think that VBS your God, and follow all his ways. eyes he was a success. He faithfully life can be ours - all because of Jesus yahoo.com. I recalled an article that my now is exclusively for children. It is not high school graduate daughter wrote restricted to just the young, but all in 2008 about VBS and decided to pupils of the Lord. Classes are de- share this you (again). She is a recent signed to involve the masses so par- VBS: A Historical Perspective 2012 Madison Central High School ents, don’t just send your children; Compiled by Willie R. Beaty Hall of Fame inductee, an Honors join them for a summer educational LifeWay Christian Resources However, her pastor insisted that the school in 1900 move to the Graduate, and one of few students in experience that the entire family can Mentioning Vacation Bible church, Epiphany Baptist Church, lo- the metro area to receive recognition enjoy. School to an adult almost anywhere cated about a mile from the East Side for 13 years of perfect attendance Because of God’s goodness, in the nation brings recollections of beer hall. After two weeks of meet- (K-12). Even though these are words countless blessings will be given to a happy summertime adventure from ing at the church, it became clear to that she shared with us four years each and every one of us during the childhood. Vacation Bible School Mrs. Hawes that children from the ago, they are still strong sentiments summer. All of the joys and experi- may be the only church experience East Side would not attend at the that she shares today about VBS. ences that will come our way over some adults remember. If pressed, church. She returned the school to a How to have a teenage Christian the summer months are only pos- they likely will be able to remember, location near the beer hall for the rest summer sible by none other than God and as if not produce, a cherished item they of the summer. Vacation Bible School students at College Hill M. B. Church, 1600 Florence Ave., By Charence M. Higgins we continue to live, we need to al- made in VBS. In 1901, after three years of Mrs. Jackson, enjoy an activity during the College Ministry Class taught by Lynda Summer’s finally here! For me, ways share the message with others No matter their religious back- Hawes’ effort, the New York City Robinson. Pictured are JSU students (left to right) Michayla Hunter, Anquane- that means it’s time to sit back relax that “God is good”. ground or current church involve- Baptist Mission Society picked up sha Rutledge, and Jonathan Coleman. Photo by Charence Higgins and have some fun now that school Tell us about your VBS experi- ment, many adults have had positive the banner of Vacation Bible School experiences with Vacation Bible and established schools throughout The Northern Baptist Convention He later moved to a church in is out. But many teens like me face ence or any other blessing that you School and are willing to allow their the East Side. Robert G. Boville of printed its first Vacation Bible School South Carolina. After leaving New the dilemma of how exactly to do would like to share. children to attend. Vacation Bible the Mission Society used college and textbook in 1918. York, Jones wrote Hawes commend- that while still obeying their parents, The Mississippi Link, a messenger School may serve as the church’s seminary students to lead the work in Vacation Bible School work ing her for her work in Vacation Bi- staying out trouble, and remaining for news in and around the state of best strategy for reaching families of five schools in 1901. The next year, drifted south. Howard Lee Jones ble School. Whether Jones or other Godly; all at the same time. Mississippi, would like to serve as young children. Boville expanded to 10 schools and left his pastorate at Epiphany Bap- persons took Vacation Bible School You’re probably thinking in a sar- your personal messenger to share Because of its universal appeal had 17 schools by 1903. tist Church, where Hawes began to churches in the south is uncer- castic state, “Sure! There are many your good news and the news of and acceptance across denomina- He left the Baptist Mission Soci- her work, to become pastor of First tain. But, what is certain is that it is a activities I can do!” Well, let’s see. your place of worship and those you tional lines, parents do not attach ety in 1904 and for two years pro- Baptist Church of Chattanooga, Ten- prominent force and memorable one You could go see a good movie at visit. denominational barriers to Vacation moted interdenominational Vacation nessee. as well. a local theater, but the problem with As always, we ask that you let Bible School as they might to other Bible Schools in New York City. In that is not all movies are appropriate us help you to communicate the outreach approaches which they 1907, he organized a national com- and even if they were, there is only a good news of our Lord. Isaiah 52:7a might reject. mittee for Vacation Bible Schools, R e i g n i n g limited amount of money our parents reads, “What a beautiful sight it is to In fact, Vacation Bible School be- first expanding to Philadelphia and A n n o u n c eme n t s give us, especially when we don’t see messengers coming with good gan with a nondenominational tone. Chicago and then throughout the want to spend our own.. (Wouldn’t news!” Initially, it was a plan of a compas- nation. By 1916, the movement had you rather have it go to a better The King James Version of Isa- sionate doctor’s wife who sensed a Cade Chapel M. B. Church, 1000 W. Ridgeway St., Jackson, will host several days of activities spread to Canada. Until his death in cause?) iah 52:7b reads, “Your God reigns.” need to get children off the streets of 1937, Boville promoted Vacation which will begin Saturday, June 9, from 1-3 p.m. Going swimming is also a great His presence is everywhere and so New York during the summertime. Bible Schools in numerous foreign • The Young Adults of Cade Chapel will kick-off the “Let’s Talk” series. This discus- option, but the truth is we can’t go should the news of His love for all of Walker Aylett Hawes went to New nations. sion will involve what it really means to navigate today’s world while still living for York City from Charlottesville, Va., Meanwhile, Vacation Bible swimming everyday. That much His children. Christ. The topics will include: relationships, finances, finding your place in the church. with her husband who was specializ- School in the United States was chlorine wouldn’t be helpful to any- The Mississippi Link, a messenger ing in a medical ministry to children. continuing to grow with several de- • Cade Chapel’s Men’s day will be Sunday, June 10, at 11 a.m. The speaker will be Rev. Tony Yarber, one (especially us girls with our for news in and around the state of She noted that many of the children nominations developing their own This preacher and educator also serves his community Ward Six Councilman of the city of Jackson. hairdos). Mississippi, would like to not only attended to at her husband’s clinic programs. Early efforts by other de- So, what can we do? share your news but all who would received injuries as they played in nominations to develop a program of • A summer reading program for members of the Virden Addition Community and Cade While the options seem limited, if like to tell others about the Lord’s the streets of New York City. She Vacation Bible School include that Chapel will be held Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. -11 a.m., June 11-June 28. The you think about it there are quite a goodness and about their places of surmised that they needed something of the Presbyterian Church in the objective of the summer reading program is to provide students an opportunity to increase few choices. worship and even those religious in- safe and fruitful to occupy their time. U.S.A., which in 1910 assigned the their reading, comprehension and communication skills in a controlled environment. My suggestions are go to Vaca- stitutions that are visited. In 1898 and 1899, Hawes, a mem- work to its Department of City and Books from the JPS approved reading list will be utilized as well as books from the library. tion Bible School at your church or Daphne M. Higgins at religion@ ber of a Southern Baptist Church, Immigrant Work within the Board of • Cade Chapel’s Vacation Bible School will be held Monday - Thursday, June 11-14 from 5:30 volunteer to be a leader or teacher mississippilink.com. You may fax to rented a beer hall in the city’s East Home Missions. In 1915, the North- p.m. to 8:30 p.m. there. You could also read the bible. 601-896-0091 or mail your infor- Side to conduct her Everyday Bible ern Baptist Convention made Vaca- It may sound boring at the moment, mation to The Mississippi Link at School. Thus, Bible School began tion Bible School a major activity For additional information on any of these announcements, call 601-366-5463. but if you find the right teen bible 2659 Livingston Road, Jackson, MS with an evangelistic thrust of taking under the American Baptist Publica- that you can read, understand, and 39213. the study to where the people were. tion Society.

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12 • THE mississippi link June 7 -13, 2012 www.mississippilink.com Word of the Day: Thankful in the Midst of Suffering P reser v ed By Joyce Meyer go wrong. So how can we remain what can I learn from this? What do to better things. eurweb.com Shift Happens (part 1) thankful in the midst of suffering? You want to teach me through this so In the midst of suffering, give The Bible en- We have two choices to make. that I may be closer to You and re- thanks to God and trust Him to lead By Shewanda Riley and relationships. In fact, that Columnist courages us to The first is to praise God in spite of joice more fully in Your goodness?” you to bigger and better things. year I spent the most money always be thank- what’s going on in our lives. Or an- Those are not easy questions, and the Prayer Starter: God, I’m thankful Nearly 20 than in previous years on ra- ful. That’s easy other way to say that is, in the midst answers are often hard to hear. for Your love and Your presence. years ago, I dio and newspaper ads but still when God answers of our troubles and hardships, we can Sometimes we can only grasp the Forgive me for grumbling when learned how to saw a turnout that was the low- prayer and delivers rejoice over the things that are not important lessons in our lives when things go wrong, and remind me of drive a stan- est of all the years I’d hosted us from problems. wrong in our lives. we go through difficult times. Thank how many things go right in my life. dard transmis- the conference. But it isn’t always easy when things The second choice is to ask, “God, God that the hard times will lead you I want to rejoice in You always. sion so I could I was upset about the loss have more of money but more concerned choices when it came to buy- because it was obvious that I’d ing a car. I was very nervous missed God. Gospel artists flock to Atlanta to advance career at first because I didn’t want to Since then, I’ve focused the strip the gears of my friend’s conference on writing. And By Jonathan Landrum Recently, the 43rd annual Dove cluding its wealth of talent, expand- Tyler Perry’s sprawling TV car who was teaching me how unlike previous years where I Associated Press Awards took place at the popular ing digital media infrastructure, and film studio has also become a to drive. Even though I saw relied heavily on the media to ATLANTA (AP) - Christian rap- Fox Theatre in Atlanta for the sec- production facilities, live music player in Christian music. Perry’s him cringe when I shifted create awareness of the confer- per Lecrae first came to Atlanta as ond straight year. The show, which scene and music education oppor- inspirational-based stage plays and gears sooner than was neces- ence, in recent years I’ve trust- a teenager for a youth conference celebrates Christian and gospel mu- tunities” said Lisa Love, the direc- movies have provided an avenue sary, he was patient enough to ed God to send registrants. Dil- in 1999, but what ultimately con- sic, had all the glitz and glamour of tor of music marketing and devel- for gospel singers to gain exposure. teach me one important thing: igently, I’ve prayed and fasted vinced him to lay down roots here a high-profile awards show, with opment for the Georgia film, music Tamela Mann, known as Cora in the car would tell me when to that God would be true to his was its thriving gospel music scene. more than 250 media outlets on the & digital entertainment office. Perry’s plays, movies and TV show shift by how it sounded and by word to make the conference a “Atlanta is just a musical hub,” red carpet. “The gospel and contemporary “Meet the Browns,” is also a gospel how it felt. success. Just a few days before said the 32-year-old, who moved The rising support of the genre in Christian-oriented assets in all of singer and won a Dove Award last At first it was hard for me every conference, I have peace from Houston three years ago. Atlanta is what convinced Gospel those areas will continue to be in- year. to catch on, because I was of mind that God will be faith- “There are a slew of producers, en- Music Association organizers to valuable in the positioning of Geor- “If you look at the underlying focused on shifting based on ful to His word. God always gineers, artists and writers. There’s move the Doves to the city in 2011. gia as an entertainment industry story of his movies, there’s always the speed the car was going. I answers my prayers and obe- a wealth of outlets here, and it’s a The ceremony started in Memphis destination,” she continued. something that talks about the couldn’t tell the difference in dience by increasing the atten- community of artists who are here and was held in Nashville, Tenn., Lecrae has made it his destina- goodness of the Lord,” said Crabb, the way the car sounded in first, dance each year. as well. That’s a major reason why for more than four decades. tion. Since he has lived in city, the who won artist of the year at the second or third gear. However, Daniel 2:21 reminds us I came here.” GMA board chairman Mitchell rapper has become one of the most Doves in April. “When you have the more I practiced, I began to that God “changes times and Atlanta has become a key place Solarek said organizers felt Atlanta popular in Christian hip-hop. He a state like Georgia that’s spiritu- notice the different sound the seasons.” Just like my driv- of business for many of the heavy- has a larger media reach with more also co-founded his own record ally deep-rooted, more are going to car made when it was ready to ing lesson, it is important to weights in gospel and Christian radio and television outlets to sup- label with Ben Washer, Reach Re- want to be a part of what he’s do- shift to a higher gear. listen and obey as God shifts. music, like Marvin Sapp, Mary port the show. With GMC - for- cords, which is based in Atlanta. ing.” Interestingly, I’ve found Whether it is in relationships, Mary, Kirk Franklin and Jason merly the Gospel Music Channel - Other labels launched by artists Georgia has the most mega myself dealing with similar career choices or health con- Crabb. They flock to the city based in Atlanta, Solarek called the based in Atlanta or in the state of churches in the country behind lessons of being able to sense cerns, God’s shifts are de- known to some as “gospel’s Hol- move a “no brainer.” The network Georgia include Christian rock California, Texas and Florida, ac- and then obediently respond to signed to take us to a new level lywood” because of its flourishing aired the awards in April. group Third Day’s Essential Re- cording to the Hartford Institute God’s shifts in various areas of faith and reassurance in the R&B and hip-hop scene, an evolv- “Even though Nashville is touted cords; singer/rapper Canton Jones’ for Religion Research’s recent of my life. Whether it was a promises in His word. ing television market, a variety of as the music capital of the world, Cajo International; Dottie Peoples’ database. The number of mega change in where I live or the Mark your calendars for the Christian and gospel record labels, the media is not as broad there as it DP Muzik Group; and televange- churches in Georgia gives artists a focus of my annual writing 2012 Do the Write Thing Writ- and a plethora of mega churches. is in Atlanta,” he said. “We wanted list Creflo Dollar’s Arrow Records. chance to perform in front of con- conference, I’ve learned that ing Conference Aug. 17-18. Some of the industry’s best, such to take this (awards show) to a mar- Warner Music Group’s Taseis Dis- gregations ranging from 2,000 to it’s not enough to recognize For more information, visit as Francesca Battistelli, the group ket that was broader than it was in tribution is located in Atlanta as 20,000. Several high-profile pastors the shifts, it’s also important to www.thewritethingworkshop.com. Casting Crowns, Chris Tomlin and Nashville, while still achieving our well. such as Andy Stanley, Creflo Dol- follow through on the shifts. Shewanda Riley is the au- Dottie Peoples, reside in the city or goal of musical diversity and still “It’s easy to come here because lar and Paul Morton normally offer For example, six years ago, thor of the Essence best-seller in the suburban areas. reach the bulk of our members. And of all the industry people are al- live music without a traditional set- whenever I prayed about the “Love Hangover: Moving “Atlanta is becoming like the Atlanta is just a drive away.” ready here,” said Henry Panion III, ting of a choir before a preacher’s focus of my annual conference, from Pain to Purpose after a new Los Angeles,” said Sapp, the That sounds good to the ears of whose record label, Audiostate 55 sermon. I kept receiving as a response Relationship ends.” She can College Hill Missionarychart-topping gospel singer Baptist from Georgia officials, Church who have worked Entertainment is based out of Bir- Lecrae feels he’s in Atlanta at the that I needed to do something be reached at lovehangover@ Grand Rapids, Mich. hard to promote the state as an en- mingham, Ala., and is distributed perfect time. with writing. However, I dis- juno.com, at www.shewan- Since 1907 B IBLE B ASED“Everybody•C HRIST and their C mommaENTERED tertainment• H OLY destination.S PIRIT TheyL ED offer through Taseis. “Atlanta has be- “It’s been really good here,” he missed those thoughts and dariley.com or www.anointed- are shooting all types of films here,” one of the highest tax credits in the come an entertainment draw, and said. “Just seeing people within the continued to focus on singles authorsontour.com SUNDAY: Worship Services he added. “It’s becoming a regular United States - up to 30 percent to gospel is following suit.” music industry from mainstream hotbed for8:00 the a.m.entertainment & 11:00 field. a.m. those looking to produce shows, Atlanta is also host to BET’s and even what others call secular And becauseSunday of that, School gospel 9:30 is com a.m.- music videos and commercials in “Sunday Best,” a gospel talent com- music come together to use their Moving the Masses Toward the Mission of the Master ing here as well. People are con- the state. petition that awards the winner with talents for the Lord, it’s great.” 1600 Florence Avenue MONDAY:necting. It’sIntercessory becoming a Prayer very viable 9:00 a.m.“We are developing strategies a recording contract. It’s hosted by Follow Jonathan Landrum Jr. on Jackson, MS 39204 place for gospel artists to excel and to aggressively promote Georgia’s Franklin along with judges Mary Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/ Ph: 601-355-2670 WEDNESDAY:be successfulPrayer musically.” Service 6:30 p.m. strengths in the music industry in- Mary and Donnie McClurkin. mrlandrum31 Fax: 601-355-0760 Classes: Children • Youth • Adult - 7:00 p.m. www.collegehillchurch.orgThe • [email protected] 10 Gospel SongsShekinah from the Glory Billboard

Gospel Charts for theBaptist week Church of June 7 Sunday “Shining the Radiant Worship Services SONGS ARTISTS Light of HisALBUM Glory” 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. 1. My Testimony Marvin Sapp WEEKLYACTIVITIES Peace Together 2. Let The Church Say Amen Andrea Crouch featuring Marvin Winans Sunday 9:30 a.m. Fulfillment Hour (Sunday School) Monday 3. I Feel Good Fred Hammond God, Love and Romance Intercessory Prayer 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service 4. Awesome Pastor Charles Jenkins & Fellowship Chicago Wednesday Michael T. Williams 5. One More Time Zacardi Cortez featuring JohnTuesday P. Kee 6:30 p.m. Prayer Time & Bible Study Prayer Service 6:30 p.m. Pastor 6. Go Get It Mary Mary Thursday 6:30 p.m. AdultGo GetChoir It Rehearsal Classes: Children • Youth • Adult - 7:00p.m. 7. After This Youthful Praise Featuring JJ Hairston Saturday 11:00 a.m. Youth & Young Adult Choir Rehearsal 8. Shifting The Atmosphere Jason Nelson Shifting The Atmosphere Bishop9. I Won’tRonnie Go Back C. Cr udup, Sr. William McDowell Please join us in any or all of these activities. You are WELCOME! 1770 Ellis Avenue • Jackson, MS 39204 10. Good & Bad J Moss OFFICE. 601-371-1427 • FAX. 601-371-8282 485 W. Northside Drive • Jackson, MS www.newhorizonchurchms.org 601-981-4979 • Bro. Karl E Twyner, pastor To listen to snippets of these songs, please visit billboard.com/charts/gospel-song S U N D A Y 9:00 a.m. - Worship Services

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Legal Notice Museum to Market Trail DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Bid- 2226 Leasing of Surplus Property for Cellular Towers (Re-Bid) Transportation Enhancement Project BUREAU OF BUILDING, GROUNDS AND REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Sealed, written formal bid proposals for the above bid will be received by the The City of Jackson intends to employ a consulting engineering firm to provide engi- JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, in the Business Of- neering services utilizing a Cost plus Fixed Fee, Labor Hour/Unit Price or Lump Sum/ fice, 662 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, until 10:00 A.M. (Local Firm Fixed Price contract to provide preliminary engineering, environmental review, right- Sealed bids will be received at the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Prevailing Time) June 15, 2012, at which time and place they will be publicly of-way/easement acquisition, preliminary and final contract plans and documents, and Management, 501 North West Street, Suite 1401 B, Jackson, Mississippi, 39201, until opened and read aloud. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject construction engineering and inspection (CE&I) services for Federal Aid Project No. STP- 2:00:00 p.m. on Thursday, 07/05/2012 , for: any and all bids, to waive informalities, and to withhold the acceptance of any 0250-00(039)LPA/106367- 701000, Hinds County. The project generally consists of the RE: GS# 101-278 LANIER HALL RENOVATIONS bid if approved for forty-five calendar days from the date bids are opened. creation of an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant multi-use recreational trail Alcorn State University Notice is hereby given that the Jackson Public School District shall receive that begins at the new Farmers Market (on High Street) and travels northerly to the various sealed bids from qualified companies for leasing of certain properties for cell museums located in the Lakeland Drive/Interstate 55 North area. The project will utilize the at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Contract documents may be ob- tower locations. A detailed “Request for proposals” may be obtained from the Mississippi Department of Transportation’s (MDOT’s) Local Public Agency (LPA) Project tained from: JPS Website: www.jackson.k12.ms.us. Design Manual (PDM). Professional: Waycaster & Associates Architect Address: Post Office Box 824 All correspondence should be directed to: Ms. Sharolyn Miller, Chief Fi- Consulting engineering firms interested in providing these services may so indicate by 112 Main Street, Suite A nancial Officer, e-mail address: [email protected], Jackson Public furnishing the Local Agency seven (7) copies of the following:. Natchez, Mississippi 39121 School District, 662 South President Street, Jackson, MS 39225. For ques- Phone: 601-442-3649 tions call 601-960-8801. 1. A cover letter specifying the name and complete description of project, the name of the project manager, and the location and address of the office to be assigned the majority A deposit of $100.00 is required. Bid preparation will be in accordance with Instructions 6/7/12 of the work; to Bidders bound in the project manual. The Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management reserves the right to waive irregularities and to reject any or all 2. A resume for each principal member, the project manager, and employee(s) of the firm bids. NOTE: Telephones and desks will not be available for bidders use at the bid site. legal anticipated to be assigned to the project. Also, provide an organizational chart and list each person’s experience and qualifications, including proof that the Project Manager is Glenn R. Kornbrek, Bureau Director Advertisement for Bids licensed as a Mississippi Professional Engineer and that the firm has met state licensure Director and certification requirements*. Bid 2236 - Produce 6/7/12, 6/14/12 3. A description of similar type work completed during the past five (5) years which qualifies Sealed, written formal bid proposals for the above bid will be received by the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, in the Business Of- Leagl the consultant for this work; the cost and schedule completion (or actual completion) of fice, 662 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, until 10:00 A.M. (Local this work. Prevailing Time) June 19, 2012, at which time and place they will be publicly PUBLIC NOTICE opened and read aloud. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject 4. A response containing the information upon which the consultant will be evaluated; and, any and all bids, to waive informalities, and to withhold the acceptance of any The City of Jackson is a recipient of Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) bid if approved for forty-five calendar days from the date bids are opened. funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 5. Part 11 of Standard Form (SF) 330, Architect-Engineer Qualifications. This Form can be Proposal forms and detailed specifications may be obtained free of charge and is using some of the funds for the construction of affordable single family obtained at http://www.gomdot.com/Dn rvices/P Interested firms without internet by emailing [email protected], calling (601) 960-8799, or docu- residential housing for low and moderate income families. To maximize the access may obtain this information by contacting George Ewing at (601) 960-1823. ments may be picked up at the above address. capability of low and moderate income families to obtain affordable housing, 5/31/12, 6/7/12 the City of Jackson is giving notice to the public that it wants to implement The City reserves the right to reject any and all Proposals and/or to discontinue contract Amendment Number 2 to its 2011 HOME Component of its 2010-2015 Con- execution with any party at any time prior to final contract execution. solidated Plan to include the following provisions; (1) Recapture provision Legal for affordable housing activities; (2) Community Housing Development Or- * The City will evaluate the Expressions of Interest based on the following factors listed in ganization (CHDO) use of proceeds provision which will allow the CHDO NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A USE PERMIT their relative order of importance: to utilize those proceeds on future HOME eligible activities; (3) Homebuyer ZONING CASE NO. 3812 assistance program provision which specifies that HOME funds maybe be 1. Experience of the firm in performing specific services and experience in preparing proj- used for closing costs, down payment assistance, interest buy down and/or By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance ects using MDOT’s LPA PDM. gap financing for housing, including condominiums; (4) Rental option provi- by the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book 3G sion to allow low/moderate income households; (5) CHDO operating ex- at page 115 thereof, notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or 2. Qualifications and experience of staff to be assigned to the project. pense provision for HOME eligible activities; and (6) Lease-purchase option in anyway affected thereby, that YOLANDA F. WALTON has filed with the provision for non-profit housing provider organizations for HOME eligible Planning Board for the City of Jackson, an application requesting a Use 3. Size of the firm’s professional and technical staff with respect to the capacity to provide activities. Permit to operate a wine and spirit store on property located at 2460 Terry the needed service. Rd.#1500, in the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, and be- ing more particularly described as: 4. Resume of the firm’s current and completed projects of a similar nature. Comments regarding the Amendment may be mailed to: Tract 1 5. Local presence of the firm. City of Jackson A certain parcel of land being situated in Section 17, Township 5 North, Office of Housing and Community Development Range 1 East, Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, and being more par- 6. Provide resume and experience of the registered Landscape Architect(s) that will be a Development Assistance Division ticularly described as follows: Beginning at a point in the West line of Lot member of the project team. P.O. Box 17 1, Block C, Terry Road Subdivision, which point is 3.75 feet South of the Jackson, MS 39205-0017 northwest corner of said Lot 1, and from said point of beginning run westerly The City reserves the right to select one (1) consultant or select a short list of consultants to and along the North line of Block A, Terry Road Subdivision for a distance from whom more information will be requested. Or hand delivered to the Development Assistance Division, 200 South Presi- of 1142.6 feet; turn thence to the right through an angle of 92 degrees 28 dent Street, Warren Hood Building, Suite 331. Comments will be accepted minutes and run northerly 102.83 feet; turn thence to the left through an The DDE goal is 10% (ten percent) for CE&I and 1U% (,10 percent) for Preliminary En- until 5:00 p.m., July 7, 2012. angle of 92 degrees 28 minutes and run westerly 54.7 feet; turn thence to gineering. the right through an angle of 92 degrees 28 minutes and run northerly 52 At the end of the 30-day public comment period, the comments will be evalu- feet; turn thence to the left through an angle of 92 degrees 28 minutes and To be considered, all replies must be received by 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 3, 2012, in the ated and an agenda item will be presented to the City Council to consider run westerly 15 feet; turn thence to the right through an angle of 92 degrees Office of the City Clerk, 219 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, 39201 the comments, if any, and to authorize the submission of the amendment to 28 minutes and run northerly 52 feet; turn thence to the left through an angle HUD for funding approval. of 92 degrees 28 minutes and run westerly 15 feet; turn thence to the right This Legal Notice will appear in the Clarion Ledger on May 31 and June 7,2012. This Legal through an angle of 923 degrees 28 minutes and run northerly 153 feet; turn Notice will appear in the Mississippi Link on May 31 and June 7,2012. 6/7/12 thence to the left through an angle of 92 degrees 28 minutes and run west- erly 200 feet to the East line of old Terry Rd.; run thence northerly along the *Miss. Code Ann Sections 73-13-1 through 73-13-45 ^1972) (as amended) govern the East line of old Terry Road, said East line being 30 feet East of and parallel practice of engineering in Mississippi. Firms are encouraged to contact the. Mississippi Leagl with the centerline thereof, for a distance of 359.8 feet; turn thence to the Board ofLicensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors at (601) 359-6160 to insure right through an angle of 87 degrees 25 minutes and run easterly 155 feet; that individuals and firms are qualified to offer and provide services in the State of Missis- NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A USE PERMIT turn thence to the left through an angle of 87 degrees 25 minutes and run sippi. The Board’s web address is www.pepls.state.ms.us. ZONING CASE NO. 3811 northerly 150 feet; turn thence to the right through an angle of 87 degrees 25 minutes and run easterly 45 feet; turn thence to the left through an angle by: By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance of 87 degrees 17 minutes and run northerly 50 fee to the south line of block by the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book G, Shadowlawn Heights Subdivision; turn thence to the right through an Dan Gaillet, Director Department of Public Works 3G at page 115 thereof, notice is hereby given to all persons interested angle of 87 degrees 17 minutes and run easterly along the South line of in or in anyway affected thereby, that JOHN T. MILLER has filed with the said Block G, Shadowlawn Heights Subdivsion for a distance of 1430.60 Sean Perkins, Chief of Staff Senior Assistant CAO Planning Board for the City of Jackson, an application requesting a Use fee; to the southeast corner of Lot 26 of said Block G, Shadowlawn Heights Permit to operate a tattoo art gallery, property located at 1023 Ellis Ave., Subdivision; thence northerly along the East line of Lot 26 for a distance Mailing Address: in the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, and being more of 120 feet to the northeast corner thereof; thence southeasterly along the particularly described as: South line of Sunny Land 66.36 feet to the West right of way line of inter- City Clerk City of Jackson Post Office Box 17 Jackson, Mississippi 39205 state Highway 55; turn thence to the right through an angle of 90 degrees 39 Beginning at a point of 194.6 feet west of the point on the south line of the minutes and run southwesterly for a chord distance of 224.94 feet to a point 5/31/12, 6/7/12 right of way of Robinson Street road, where the same is intersected by the on the West right of way line of said Highway; run thence to the left through east line of Section 6, Township 5, Range 1 east, thence west along the an angle of 11 degrees 11 minutes and continue southwesterly for a chord south line of said Robinson Street road 194.6 feet, thence south parallel distance of 457.2 feet to appoint on the West right of way line on Interstate Leagl to said section line 560.4 feet, thence east along a fence line 194.6 feet, Highway 55; turn thence to the right through an angle of 2 degrees 07 min- thence northerly and parallel to the east line of Section 6, Township 5, utes and continue southwesterly along the West right of way line of said NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A USE PERMIT Range 1, east, 560.4 feet to point of beginning, containing 2 ½ acres and Highway 138.9 feet; turn thence to the right through an angle of 77 degrees ZONING CASE NO. 3813 being in the E ½ of E ½ of E1/2 of Section 6, Township 5, Range 1 east, 26 minutes and continue southwesterly along the western right of way line situated in the City of Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance by the City Coun- of said Highway for a distance of 25 feet; turn thence to the left through an West Half (W ½ of Southwest Quarter (SW ¼), Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) cil of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book 3G at page 115 thereof, notice is angle of 83 degrees 52 minutes and continue southwesterly along the “West of Northwest Quarter (NW 1/1), of Section 7, Township 4, North, Range 1 hereby given to all persons interested in or in anyway affected thereby, that HABITAT FOR right of way line of said Highway for a distance of 75.62 feet; turn thence to West; South Half (S 1/1) of Northeast Quarter (NE ¼), Southeast Quarter HUMANITY has filed with the Planning Board for the City of Jackson, an application re- the right through an angle of 97 degrees 56 minutes and run northwesterly (Se 1/$) Northeast Quarter (NW ¼), and Southeast Quarter (Se ¼), Sec- questing a Rezoning from R-1A (Single-Family) Residential District to R-2A (Single-Family) 430.9 feet; turn thence to the left through an angle of 88 degrees 21 minutes tion 12, Township 4 North, Range 2 West, SAVE AND EXCEPT the follow- Residential District, property located at 248 Englewood, 2 Garden Circle and 1 Garden and run southeasterly 45.75 feet to the point of beginning ing property: That certain land and property conveyed by W.W. Downing Circle, in the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, and being more particularly and Mrs. Neely Warden Downing to James Burnett by deed dated Janu- described as: Tract 2 ary 2, 1946,and recorded in Book 420 at Page 478, of the records of the Part of Section 17, Township 5 North, Range 1 East, hinds county, Missis- Chancery Clerk of Hinds County, at Jackson, Mississippi, described as Indexing: Lot 20, Englewood Gardens, Hinds Co., MS sippi and more particularly described as follows: follows: Lot 20, Englewood Gardens Subdivision, a subdivision according to a map or plat thereof Beginning at a point 1.6 feet Northerly along the Eastern side Jackson-Terry Beginning at the center of Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of Section 7, Town- which is on file and of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County at Jack- Road from the Northwest corner of lot 1 of Block A, Terry Road Subdivi- ship 4, Range 1 West, and run South 1650 feet to the point of beginning son, Mississippi, in Plat Book 8, at Page 37, reference to which is hereby made in aid of sion, as shown in Book 7 at Page 41 in the office of the Chancery Clerk in the public gravel road, thence South 2373 feet to the South line of said and as a part of this description. at Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi; continue thence northerly along the Section 7, thence Westerly along the South line of said section 7, Town- Indexing Lot 14 & 30 off S side Lot 13, Blk F, Bullard Hills, a subdivision according to a map Easter n side of Jackson-Terry Road 153.0 feet to point; turn thence right ship 4 North, Range 1 West and Section 12, Township 4 North, Range 2 or plot thereof which is on file and of record in the Office of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds through an angle of 88 degrees 25 minutes and run easterly 200.0 feet to West, for a distance of 2200 feet to a triple Elm Tree; thence North 2373 County at Jackson, Mississippi, in Plat Book 3 at Page 63, reference to which is hereby a point; turn thence right through an angle of 91 degrees 35 minutes and feet to a stake whence a 24 inch Pine is South 64 degrees West 25.5 feet; made in aid of and as a part of this description. run southerly 153.0 feet to a point; rutn thence right through an angle of 88 thence Easterly in a straight line 2200 feet to the point of beginning and Lot 1 Englewood Gardens, a subdivision according to a map or plat thereof which is on file degrees 25 minutes and run westerly 200.0 feet to the point of beginning, containing 120 acres. It is hereby agreed and understood that there is and of record in the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County at Jackson, Mississippi in Plot book together with all and singular, the tenements, herditaments, and appurte- also hereby conveyed all improvements located on the above described 8 at page 37, reference to which is hereby made in aid of and as a part of this description. nances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining. property, such as tenant houses, club houses, barns, sheds, fences and Parcel #309-229 gates, and all other property attached to the land. Lot 22 Englewood Gardens; Parcel #309-250 Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board=s Hearing in the Andrew Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board=s Hearing in the Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board=s Hearing in the Andrew Jack- 200 S. President Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednes- Andrew Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, son Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, 200 S. President Street in day, June 27, 2012, at which time all parties interested in or affected thereby 200 S. President Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednes- Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at which time all par- will be heard both pro and con on said question, after which a record will be day, June 27, 2012, at which time all parties interested in or affected ties interested in or affected thereby will be heard both pro and con on said question, established upon which the City Planning Board can make its recommenda- thereby will be heard both pro and con on said question, after which a after which a record will be established upon which the City Planning Board can make its tion to the City Council of Jackson. Any objection thereto may be made by record will be established upon which the City Planning Board can make recommendation to the City Council of Jackson. Any objection thereto may be made by any person owning property within the area, and if made in writing must be its recommendation to the City Council of Jackson. Any objection thereto any person owning property within the area, and if made in writing must be filed with the filed with the City Zoning Administrator before said time if a hearing thereof may be made by any person owning property within the area, and if made City Zoning Administrator before said time if a hearing thereof or consideration thereof is or consideration thereof is desired, or by counsel on said date. If a request in writing must be filed with the City Zoning Administrator before said time desired, or by counsel on said date. If a request is made to the Zoning Administrator at is made to the Zoning Administrator at least 72 hours in advance, the City if a hearing thereof or consideration thereof is desired, or by counsel on least 72 hours in advance, the City will take steps to accommodate citizen=s need for will take steps to accommodate citizen=s need for interpreters or auxiliary said date. If a request is made to the Zoning Administrator at least 72 interpreters or auxiliary aids for the visually/hearing impaired. aids for the visually/hearing impaired. hours in advance, the City will take steps to accommodate citizen=s need for interpreters or auxiliary aids for the visually/hearing impaired. WITNESS my signature this 4th day of June 2012. WITNESS my signature this 4th day of June 2012. WITNESS my signature this 4th day of June 2012. /s/Ester L. Ainsworth /s/Ester L. Ainsworth Zoning Administrator Zoning Administrator /s/Ester L. Ainsworth City of Jackson, Mississippi City of Jackson, Mississippi Zoning Administrator 6/7/12, 6/21/12 City of Jackson, Mississippi 6/7/12, 6/21/12 6/7/12, 6/21/12 14 • THE mississippi link June 7 -13, 2012 www.mississippilink.com

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS JACKSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A USE PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND RELATED SERVICES ZONING CASE NO. 3810 TO PROVIDE “COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INSURANCE COVERAGE IN CONNECTION WITH THE AND BOILER AND MACHINERY INSURANCE COVERAGE” FOR THE HAWKINS FIELD HISTORIC TERMINAL BUILDING - BUILDING STABILIZATION By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance by the City Council CITY OF JACKSON’S MUNICIPAL PROPERTIES AND FACILITIES (JMAA PROJECT NO. 009-08) of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book 3G at page 115 thereof, notice is hereby May 31, 2012 given to all persons interested in or in anyway affected thereby, that JASON GREENER Written sealed bids from responsible firms to provide “Commercial Property has filed with the Planning Board for the City of Jackson, an application requesting a Vari- Insurance Coverage and Boiler and Machinery Insurance Coverage” for the The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (“JMAA”) will receive sealed bids at the Jack- ance to replace existing wall with new wall/fence within the front yard setback, property City of Jackson’s municipal properties and facilities will be received in the son – Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (“JAN”), Main Terminal Building, Suite located at 1 Grove Park Place, in the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, and Office of the City Clerk of the City of Jackson, MS, 219 S. President Street, 300, in the City of Jackson, Rankin County, Mississippi, until 2:00 p.m. on July 10, 2012 being more particularly described as: Jackson, MS, until 3:30 p.m. (local time), July 10, 2012, at which time they (the “Bid Deadline”), for construction and related services in connection with the stabili- will be publicly opened and read aloud and the contract awarded as soon as zation of the Hawkins Field Historic (South) Terminal Building (the “Work”). 471 FEET ON THE NORTH SIDE OF OLD CANTON ROAD BY APPROXIMATELY 549 practical. Each bid packet must contain one (1) original and four (4) copies. FEET NORTH AND SOUTH EAST JMAA will publicly open and read aloud all bids at 2:05 p.m. on July 10, 2012 (the “Bid OF CRANE BOULEVARD IN THE MIDDLE PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER Each bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed to the Office Opening”) in the Staff Conference Room, Third Floor of the Main Terminal Building OF SECTION 23 TOWNSHIP 6, RANGE 1 EAST LESS THAN 10 FEET ON THE EAST of the City Clerk, City of Jackson, 1st Floor of the City Hall Building, 219 S. at JAN. The outside or exterior of each bid envelope or container of the bid must be SIDE TO THE STREET LESS STRIP ON THE NORTH SIDE TO GROVE PARK PLACE President Street, Jackson, MS 39201. Each sealed envelope containing a marked with the bidder’s Mississippi Certificate of Responsibility Number (or a state- LESS TRIANGLE OF 112.1 FEET BY APPROXIMATELY 205 FEET IN THE NORTH- bid must be plainly marked on the outside as “Bid to Provide Commercial ment that the bid does not exceed $50,000) and with the wording: “Bid for Hawkins EAST CORNER. Property Insurance Coverage and Boiler and Machinery Insurance Coverage” Field Historic Terminal Building Stabilization – JMAA Project No. 009-08.” Bid propos- for the City of Jackson’s municipal properties and facilities. No bid will be re- als, amendments to bids or requests for withdrawal of bids received by JMAA after Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board=s Hearing in the Andrew Jack- ceived or accepted after the above-specified time. Such bid may be deemed the Bid Deadline will not be considered for any cause whatsoever. Bidders and their son Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, 200 S. President Street in invalid and returned unopened to the bidder. authorized representatives are invited to be present at the Bid Opening. Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at which time all par- ties interested in or affected thereby will be heard both pro and con on said question, Requests for bid specifications may be obtained at no extra charge from the JMAA will award the Work to the lowest and best bidder as determined by JMAA in ac- after which a record will be established upon which the City Planning Board can make its Risk Management Division, 711 West Capitol Street, 2nd Floor, between 8:00 cordance with the criteria set forth in the Bid Documents. The Bid Documents contain, recommendation to the City Council of Jackson. Any objection thereto may be made by a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday after June 7, 2012. Please email among other things, a copy of this Advertisement for Bids, Instructions to Bidders, the any person owning property within the area, and if made in writing must be filed with the inquiries to the following contact person: form of Agreement to be executed by JMAA and the lowest and best bidder and Plans City Zoning Administrator before said time if a hearing thereof or consideration thereof is and Specifications for the Work. desired, or by counsel on said date. If a request is made to the Zoning Administrator at John R. Anderson, Risk Manager The Bid Documents are on file and open for public inspection at JAN at the following least 72 hours in advance, the City will take steps to accommodate citizen=s need for Risk Management Division address: interpreters or auxiliary aids for the visually/hearing impaired. 711 West Capitol Street, 2nd Floor Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Jackson, MS 39203 100 International Drive, Suite 300 WITNESS my signature this 4th day of June 2012. Phone #: (601) 960-1048 Jackson, Mississippi 39208 Email address: [email protected] Telephone: (601) 664-3502 /s/Ester L. Ainsworth Facsimile: (601) 939-3713 Zoning Administrator The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in Attention: Ms. Bonnie Wilson City of Jackson, Mississippi public contracting. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full and Chief Operating Officer 6/7/12, 6/21/12 equal business opportunity for all persons doing business with the City. As a pre-condition to selection, every contractor, bidder or offeror shall submit a A copy of the Bid Documents (including Plans and Specifications for the work) may be completed and signed Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Plan Application obtained upon payment of a $50.00 refundable fee per set at the following address: Leagl with the bid submission, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Jack- Gresham Smith and Partners MS, P.C. son’s Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Ordinance. Failure to comply with 385-B Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 410 NOTICE TO BIDDERS the City’s ordinance shall disqualify a contractor, bidder or offeror from being Ridgeland, MS 39157 City of Jackson awarded an eligible contract. For more information on the City of Jackson’s Telephone: (601) 991-2393 Jackson, Mississippi Equal Business Opportunity Program, please contact of the Office of -Eco Attention: Susan Byrd nomic Development at 960-1638. Copies of the EBO Ordinance, EBO Plan Sealed, signed RFPs are invited and will be received by the City of Jackson, Mississippi, Application, EBO Program, the MBE/FBE Directory and the MBE/FBE Cer- JMAA will hold a Pre-Bid Conference at 1:00 p.m. on June 27, 2012 in the West Termi- until 3:30 P.M. in the City Clerk’s Office of Jackson, the RFP must be stamped in by 3:30 tification Affidavit are available at 218 South President Street, Second Floor, nal Building at Hawkins Field. Attendance at the Pre-Bid Conference is mandatory for P.M. Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at which time said bids will be publicly opened at the City Jackson, Mississippi. all those submitting bids for the Work. The Pre-Bid Conference will include a visit to the Hall located at 219 South President Street (City Council Chambers) in City Hall for the site of the Work. Attendees should bring appropriate safety wear, including a hard hat following: 6/7/12, 6/21/12 and sturdy work shoes or boots. A Pre-Bid Meeting will take place on June 25, 2012 @ 2:30 P.M.-3:30 P.M., in the Andrew JMAA reserves the right to amend the plans and specifications for the Work by Adden- Jackson Conference Room. dum issued to each person requesting a copy of Bid Documents; to reject any and all ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS bids for any reason at any time prior to execution of the Agreement; to waive any and RFP#96156-071712--- Design, Development & Deployment of City of Jackson’s Website all informalities in the bidding process; and to hold all bids for examination for a period Bid 2237- School Pictures not to exceed ninety (90) days. The above must comply with the City’s specifications. Copies of proposal forms can be obtained from the Purchasing Division, 200 South President Street, Room 604, Hood Sealed, written formal bid proposals for the above bid will be received by the Board JACKSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY Building, Jackson, Mississippi 39201. Copies of RFP specifications are filed with the City of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, in the Business Office, 662 South Clerk for public record in accordance with House Bill No 999, 1986 Regular Session of the President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, until 10:00 A.M. (Local Prevailing Time) June DATE: May 31, 2012 Mississippi Legislature. 21, 2012, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Dirk B. Vanderleest, Chief Executive Officer Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive informalities, 6/7/12, 6/14/12 The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in Public Purchas- and to withhold the acceptance of any bid if approved for forty-five calendar days from ing. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full and equal business opportunities the date bids are opened. Proposal forms and detailed specifications may be obtained for all persons doing business with the City. As a pre-condition to selection, each contrac- free of charge by emailing [email protected], calling (601) 960-8799, or tor, bidder or offer shall submit a completed and signed Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) documents may be picked up at the above address. make a real Plan Application, with each bid submission, in accordance with the provisions set forth connection by authority of the City of Jackson’s EBO Ordinance. Failure to comply with the City’s 6/7/12, 6/14/12 Call Livelinks. EBO Ordinance shall disqualify a contractor, bidder or offer, from being awarded an eligible The hottest place to meet contract. For more information onPASS the City’s EBO Program, please contact the Office of the coolest people. Economic Development at Livelinks(601)960-1851. Copies of the EBO Ordinance, EBO Plan ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Application and a copy of the EBO Program are available with the Office of Economic Development at 218 South President2x2 Street, Second Floor, Jackson, Mississippi. PUBLIC NOTICE The City reserves the right to reject any and all RFPs. The City also reserves the right to The City of Jackson is accepting approved Contractor Applications for the Emergency Hous- Try it Free! Ahora en Español 18+ waive any and all informalities in respect to any RFP submitted. RFP awards will be made ing Repair Program, until 5:00 PM, CDT on Friday, June 20, 2012 at the Office of Housing to the lowest and best company submitting the lowest net price in accordance with speci- www.livelinks.com and Community Development, 200 S. President Street, Suite 331, Jackson, MS, 39201. 888.937.3377 fications. The award could be according to the lowest cost per item; or to the lowest total cost for all items; or to accept all or part of any proposal. Delivery time may be considered Applications are available in the Office of Housing and Community Development, lo- when evaluating the RFP proposal. In those cases where it is known prior to advertising cated at 200 S. 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