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BURGLARY CHARGES Fleeing felon opens fire on deputy By DUNCAN DENT First is the MBI investiga- Clark said the District Attor- [email protected] tion into the officer-involved ney’s Office is also involved in shooting. Clark said that Gullett both investigations. A man who authorities say likely faces at least an aggravat- Clark said the incident start- fired shots at a deputy Friday is ed assault charge, although oth- ed on the afternoon of Friday, in custody facing charges pend- ers are possible and that those May 21 when deputies were ing an investigation by the Mis- will be determined by MBI. He responding to a reported house sissippi Bureau of Investigation. said he expects MBI to have burglary in the North Bend Piotr James Gullett, 27, 946 charges ready within the next community on Road 2826 when Mt. Olive Road, Starkville, was few days. an officer spotted a silver Toy- arrested Friday following a The second is the investiga- ota Tacoma that had been manhunt after he fled on foot tion into a burglary reported Fri- described by the caller. Clark having fired shots at a Neshoba day afternoon that led to contact said they had reason to suspect County Sheriff’s deputy, Sheriff with Gullett and the chase. Gullet was armed. Eric Clark said. Clark said that his depart- The deputy attempted a traf- Clark said that his depart- ment’s investigation included fic stop and a high-speed chase ment filed a burglary charge the home invasion and all ensued. against Gullet Tuesday and said charges leading up to the offi- “The described vehicle was they are awaiting his release cer-involved shooting. Clark reported at a home and that is from the hospital. More charges said that they believe items, what led us to him,” Clark said. are pending against Gullett in including a gun, were taken dur- “When deputies saw the vehicle two investigations. ing the alleged break-in. See CHASE, page 9A Bullets struck the windshield of a Neshoba County Sheriff’s car after a suspect opened fire.

‘HIGH LIFE’ class of 2021 2 more arrests made in drug net By DUNCAN DENT [email protected]

The arrest total in a sweeping multi-agency year-and-a-half long drug investigation in Neshoba County has climbed to 35 from the initial 33 arrests with three individuals still at large. “There are three people we are still search- ing for but the Shaun rest are account- Dougherty ed for,” Sheriff Eric Clark said. Shaun Robert Dougherty, 36, of 105 Indian Hills Spur, was arrested and charged on Thursday, May 20. Dougherty Jaedeius received seven Peebles charges of con- spiracy to commit a felony. He remains in the Neshoba County Detention Center on $105,000 bond. Jaedeius Sintel “Dee” Peebles, 31, of 274 Lewis Avenue, was arrested and charged Wednesday, May 19, with nine charges of con- Choctaw Central High School Valedictorian Sierra Wallace delivers a she likened her speech to a cross-country race. For more coverage spiracy to commit a felony. Pee- speech to fellow students inside the Choctaw Central gymnasium last of Choctaw Central’s graduation, along with Neshoba Central bles was arrested Wednesday, May Tuesday as rainy conditions forced the ceremony to be moved and Philadelphia High School’s ceremonies, see page 8A. Also, 19, in the morning and bonded out indoors. Wallace is the daughter of Scottie and Millicent Wallace, and see the Graduation 2021 special section inside. See ARRESTS, page 7A Neshoba Central students win second place debating Internet By JOHN LEE 19 pandemic. a technology debate category, I [email protected] Turk said he grew up hav- was interested.” ing debates about a variety of For the virtual debate, Is the Internet something topics with his mother, which instead of defending one spe- people must have in their is what originally sparked his cific side, Turk and Pollack- everyday lives, or is it an interest in debating. Bavetta’s debate consisted of unnecessary luxury that citi- Pollack-Bavetta said he got pros and cons, and they did not zens take for granted? into debating in a similar way, only argue about why the inter- That was the topic of a but he debated with his father. net is a necessity, but they also debate pitting Neshoba Central Pollack-Bavetta said he was had to argue why it is a luxury, High School sophomore Ley- surprised the team won second defending both sides with each ton Turk and junior Hunter place. point. Pollack-Bavetta against Moss “Speaking without stutter- Throughout the debate, Point High School students ing and remembering all of our Turk and Pollack-Bavetta Destiney Tanner and Abbigael facts and getting used to speak- debated the pros and cons of Thomas. ing to a camera instead of actu- families in much of rural For their performance, Turk al people was the most chal- America lacking connection to and Pollack-Bavetta claimed lenging part of the debate,” the internet and why rural second place in the Debating Pollack-Bavetta said. areas with internet connections Technology Issues category of “I didn’t know about the would be a luxury. They fol- the statewide Technology Stu- TSA competition until my lowed up with the pros and dent Association (TSA) com- teacher, Sedera Anderson, told cons of schools providing petition held virtually this us about it last year,” Turk Neshoba Central students Leyton Turk and Hunter Pollack-Bavetta recently placed second in spring because of the COVID- said. “When I heard there was See DEBATE, page 2A the Debating Technology Issues category of the statewide TSA competition.

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Advertising sales hotspots to all students. Bavetta said. “We stumbled a Turk said he plans on using TSA conference held March Their final points covered bit at the beginning of the his debating skills to attend 29-31 this year. Joy Stewart the pros and cons of small debate, but we found our foot- Ole Miss and go to law school TSA competitions include 601-676-0998 businesses receiving subsi- ing and nailed it at the end.” to become a lawyer in the categories such as animatron- [email protected] dized internet from the govern- Pollack-Bavetta plans to future. He said he and Pollack- ics, architectural design, cyber- ment. attend Florida State University Bavetta will not be competing security, fashion design, and Editor & Publisher “The biggest thing to and get a teaching degree, or in the national TSA competi- technology. It spans nation- Jim Prince remember is to not be nervous become a lawyer if teaching tion this summer. wide, with high schools from 601-676-0992 and be yourself,” Pollack- does not work out. “The best part of this whole throughout the nation compet- [email protected] experience was preparing the ing to see who can create the debate and practicing with best project out of each catego- Managing Editor Hunter,” Turk said. “It was a ry. great experience and I’m glad Sedera Anderson, engineer- Steve Swogetinsky we won second place.” ing and robotics instructor at [email protected] The Technology Student Neshoba Central and TSA 601-676-0993 Association is a national Teacher of the Year, has been organization of students teaching Turk and Pollack- Sports editor engaged in STEM (science, Bavetta for the past year in Steve Swogetinsky technology, engineering, and Engineering I and II. [email protected] mathematics) education. Turk “Hunter and Leyton are 601-676-0993 and Pollack-Bavetta were very knowledgeable in talking among 13 other students at about different topics. Leyton Subscribe to the Democrat Neshoba Central who won has a great presentation pres- awards during the state-level ence about him,” Anderson said. “If he doesn’t know Subscriptions are $36 annually in Neshoba County, $40 something, he will do as much non-local, $25 for 6 months locally, $27 for 6 months non- research about it as he can to local and $43 annually Out of State. educate himself.” Anderson said Pollack- Subscribe online at neshobademocrat.com/subscribe. Bavetta also has a lot of confi- We will be running all routes dence and is good at pulling Founded in 1881 out points that others might be as normal for Memorial Day. afraid to bring up. The Democrat was founded in 1881 and has been locally “When you have your own opinion, it’s hard to debate owned ever since. No interruption in service both sides,” she said. “With this competition, it wasn’t just (USPS 377-160) due to the holiday. Leyton and Hunter’s opinion, The Neshoba Democrat is published every Wednesday by The Neshoba Democrat Publishing Co., Inc., 439 Beacon Street, Philadelphia, Miss., they had to argue the pros and James E. Prince III, president. Subscriptions are $36 per year in Nesho- cons, and that can be very dif- ba and adjoining counties, $40 in other Mississippi counties and $43 for ficult.” out of state. Single copy price is $1. Periodicals postage paid at Philadel- phia, MS. To learn more about the Technology Student Associa- The Democrat reserves the right to reject or edit any or all advertising. tion competition, visit POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Neshoba Democrat, www.tsaweb.org. P.O. Box 30, Philadelphia, MS 39350. The Neshoba Democrat, Philadelphia, Miss., May 26, 2021, 3A

The Highway 19 south closure at Neshoba General was delayed until 9 a.m. Wednesday. Nearby St. Francis Drive opened Friday a week early offering a local alternative route. Highway 19 closure at hospital to last 2 months The Highway 19 south clo- they did not close it yet but 492 to Highway 15 in Union. sure at Neshoba General was they are going to close it by 9 The work will replace a delayed until 9 a.m. Wednes- a.m. tomorrow (Wednesday) bridge over a Kentawka Canal day for a scheduled two- morning,” said Michael Flood tributary knows as the Little month bridge replacement, the an MDOT spokesman. Kentawka Canal. state Department of Trans- “There is a chance, if they The closure is expected to portation said Tuesday. can get the signs placed by remain in place until Aug. 5. The highway was original- mid-afternoon, it could close Philadelphia Street Depart- ly scheduled to close Monday earlier but for now it is look- ment Supervisor Rex Savell morning but the project was ing like it will be Wednesday said nearby St. Francis Drive pushed to Wednesday after a morning at 9 a.m.” opened to traffic Friday subcontractor asked for an The work will re-route traf- evening after months of bridge extension, officials said. fic between Philadelphia and work. “The subcontractor had a Meridian through Union. That contracted bridge scheduling conflict with plac- Detour signage is in place work was completed about a ing the detour signs, which is to direct motorists around the week ahead of schedule, obviously pretty important, so closure by way of Highway Savell said County admin who admitted guilt in $1.3M scandal dies The former Neshoba County fraudulent overtime pay. Coats was also ordered to administrator who pleaded guilty Coats’ indictment charged that make $100,000 in restitution to in 2016 to one count of fraud in on or about January 2008 through the county. He was also fined public office in a November 2012, he “did willful- $5,000. $1.3 million overtime embezzle- ly, unlawfully, feloniously and Coats was county administra- ment scandal died Saturday. fraudulently defraud Neshoba tor for 23 years, having previous- Benjie Coats, the former County . . . by knowingly approv- ly served as emergency manage- administrator, resigned in ing fraudulent overtime state- ment director. Coats was 64. December 2014 as the scandal ments for overtime that was not The three county employees unfolded and ultimately, after worked by county employees.” were former payroll clerk being indicted by a Neshoba In his plea deal, Coats was Tammy Gomillion, former pur- tēƎIJţĄæ$ţƜŘƖƹ County grand jury in 2015, sentenced to 10 years in prison. chasing clerk Julie Faye Russell, pleaded guilty in exchange for Nine years were suspended and and former bookkeeper Jill testifying against three other he was ordered to serve one year Watkins. county employees who were under house arrest, reportable to The three women were later found guilty of falsifying the Mississippi Department of released from prison four years paperwork to obtain millions in Corrections. ago. FFarmerrs’

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PATRICK J. BUCHANAN FOUNDED 1881 Merkel buying Putin’s gas

Truth, justice and progress, without fear or favor When the U.S. created energy company, Enbridge, it NATO, a primary purpose of Germany’s dependence must shut down a controversial the alliance was to serve as a on Russian gas is oil and gas pipeline that passes JAMES E. PRINCE III, Editor and Publisher western wall to defend Ger- under the Straits of Mackinac, certain to grow as • many against the 400,000 amid rising fears that a spill STEVE SWOGETINSKY, Managing Editor Russian troops on the eastern Berlin phases out coal, would be catastrophic to the side of the Elbe River. region. • nuclear power plants. JOY STEWART, Interim Advertising Director Seventy years later, Ger- For 67 years, Enbridge has • many has decided to double its moved oil and gas from west- STEVE SWOGETINSKY, Sports Editor dependence on Vladimir against all participants in this ern Canada through Michigan Putin’s Russia for the natural Russian geopolitical project.” and the Great Lakes to refiner- gas needed to run the German Why did Biden and Blinken ies in Ontario. ARTHUR STANLEY DEARMAN, Editor and Publisher 1966-2000 economy, despite the opposi- fold? Was it to set the table for But Michigan now says that 1932—2017 tion of her great protector, the the Biden’s June summit with this one section of the pipeline USA. Putin? is too risky to continue operat- The Biden administration The decisive factor was ing. EDITORIALS decided to waive sanctions on probably that Nord Stream 2 is Earlier in May, America got Matthias Warnig, the ally of just about complete and Amer- a wake-up call about the vul- Putin whose company, Nord ica’s principal continental ally, nerability of its energy supply. Legalizing marijuana Stream 2 AG, is laying the Germany, is wholly committed Colonial Pipeline, which car- pipeline beneath the Baltic Sea to the project. Prime Minister ries refined gasoline and jet Enshrining legalized marijuana in the Mississippi lost a Congressional district in from Russia to Germany that is Angela Merkel, who is leaving fuel from Texas up the East state Constitution is not what most Mis- 2000 2) the signature requirement for the now 95% complete. office this year, approved the Coast to New York, was forced sissippians thought they were voting for petition part of the process is invalid When done, Nord Stream 2 deal with Putin’s Russia and to shut down after being hit by will make Moscow Germany’s her legacy is now tied to its ransomware. in November, but that’s what Initiative 65 because it is based on a calculation with principal supplier of natural completion. The attack was apparently would have done. five Congressional districts instead of four gas, and cut Kyiv out of hun- Germany’s dependence on the act of a criminal group, not The state Supreme Court’s ruling this and 3) The Legislature failed to update dreds of millions in transit fees Russian gas is certain to grow a nation-state. But the damage month overturning the marijuana initiative the language in the process to account for it annually receives for letting as Berlin, as it plans to do, done was considerable. has caused much angst, but the decision that change on numerous occasions when Russian gas pass through phases out its coal and nuclear Half the gas stations in sev- Ukraine to Germany. power plants. eral states on the Eastern was the right one on process. bills were introduced to fix the process. Previously, Joe Biden and This raises a question about seaboard had to close when State lawmakers and others are urging The Legislature failed, not Mayor Secretary of State Anthony NATO, and the commitment of their gasoline pumps were Gov. Tate Reeves to call a special session Hawkins-Butler in filing her challenge. Blinken had seemed resolute in its 30 members to treat an exhausted by long lines of pan- to pass a clean medical marijuana bill, but So, we circle back to the Legislature opposition. Said Blinken: attack against one as an attack icked motorists. To get their hold on a minute. not doing its job in the first place and “We think the (Nord Stream against all. pipeline fully operating again, 2) pipeline is a bad idea. It Would a Germany that is Colonial had to pay millions. Enacting a good medical marijuana law passing a good bill that would negate the advances Russia’s interests and doubling its dependency on This demonstrated the vul- is the right thing, but do not rush into need for an initiative. undermines Europe’s interests Russia for the natural gas that nerability of the U.S. energy anything. It is now, once again, up to the Legisla- and our own. It actually goes fuels its economy be willing to system and its new technology Louisiana, for example, seems to have ture to first give us a bill and then fix the against the very principles that go to war against that same to the kind of cyberattacks that a good medical marijuana law that doesn’t language in the state Constitution because the EU has set out in terms of Russia, and send German enemies far more serious than energy security and not being troops to fight alongside the criminal gang who allow folks to grow their own weed or the people deserve and want an initiative too dependent on any one NATO? launched the attack on the smoke it, as Initiative 65 would have. process. country, notably, in this case, Would Berlin be willing to Colonial Pipeline could The state’s high court did not circum- The Legislature should establish a Russia.” declare war on its own gas sta- launch. vent the will of the people or reverse the medical marijuana program by state As late as March, the Biden tion? Fifty years ago, we con- outcome of the November initiative that statute sooner than later that is safe, effec- administration had made clear Biden’s climbdown on fronted a grave threat to U.S. its commitment to complying opposition to Nord Stream 2 is energy security and independ- passed statewide with 58% of those vot- tive and medically sound and possibly in with sanctions legislation put startling from another stand- ence: an oil embargo imposed ing. Justices followed the Constitution. a special session if Gov. Reeves sees fit. in place with bipartisan sup- point. He and his team have by the Saudis and other Arab Considering the number of registered The Senate passed a medical marijuana port in Congress, and had shown themselves to be true OPEC countries in retaliation voters statewide, Initiative 65’s approval bill last session but it failed in the House. called on companies involved climate change zealots who for Richard Nixon’s military actually drops to about 40%. Combined with the guidelines the state in Nord Stream 2 to “immedi- want to see gas and oil rapidly aid that enabled Israel to sur- ately abandon work on the phased out. vive and prevail in the Yom Madison Mayor Hawkins-Butler filed Department of Health has been writing, pipeline.” On his first day in office, Kippur War of 1973. the challenge on the merits of the process we feel certain the details can be worked Ukraine is stunned and out- Biden canceled the Keystone Are we still prepared for used to put marijuana on the ballot. out and the will of the people satisfied. raged. Its parliament, the Rada, XL pipeline, enraging the something of that magnitude? There is a clear distinction that some While it’s unlikely the ruling will has passed a resolution urging Canadians and killing off voters are missing — or the pot lobby impact other initiatives such as Voter I.D. Congress to “use all available 11,000 American jobs. Biden Patrick J. Buchanan is the tools provided by US law to then outlawed any new drilling author of “Nixon’s White refuses to see because it’s about millions because much of that has been codified completely and irreversibly permits for oil or gas on federal House Wars: The Battles That and millions in profits for them. into law, the Legislature must fix the ini- stop the construction of the lands. Made and Broke a President Focus on better public policy rather tiative language in the Constitution — as Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline by Michigan Gov. Gretchen and Divided America Forev- than aligning with big money special they should have already done. applying blocking sanctions Whitmer just told a Canadian er.” interest groups. Do the right thing. Voters should know the process before The merits of medical marijuana were misplacing blame. The Supreme Court RICH LOWRY not before the Court. That point was was following the law as written. Their noted several times during oral argu- decision was not a ruling based on the ments. merits of “medical marijuana.” The ruling GOP future is bright The issue before the Court was the ini- was about process and process is impor- Republicans have had a Reapportionment gave more tiative and referendum process and tant. brutal news cycle over the past The story of 2021 is seats to Republican states and whether Initiative 65 should have been on Initiative 65 basically legalized mari- month, between the ouster of not a Republican based on its strength in state Liz Cheney from leadership legislatures, the GOP also has the ballot based on the way that the juana because there was hardly anything and the intraparty jousting meltdown. Despite the upper hand in redistricting. process is currently written in the state medical about it. over a January 6 commission. what you read, the The Biden theory is that $6 Constitution. The Legislature should pass a medical The overwhelming sense of trillion in spending will deliver The ruling is actually very straightfor- marijuana bill that is safe, effective and the coverage is that the party is party stands a good a roaring economy that dimin- ward. The Court simply ruled that the medically sound. descending into madness and chance to end its bout ishes any midterm losses. But civil war and is a husk of its in the wilderness after the latest jobs and inflation process was not constitutional because 1) former self. numbers show that it might not There’s no denying that two short years. be so simple, and there is con- much of the party has been too siderable doubt whether Biden FLASHBACKS willing to indulge or look and he isn’t on the ballot. The can get his spending. away from wild theories about focus inevitably will be on Greenberg derives some the 2020 election and the Biden and his agenda, which comfort from his belief that, in MAY 30, 1941 MAY 28, 1970 dimensional category. Capitol riot, but this shouldn’t will loom larger than anything contrast to 2020, “this time, Mrs. Auline Hiett, popular Jerry Wayne Brawner, a obscure the fact that the the former president can do Democrats cannot fail to see Circuit Clerk, who will be three year basketball letterman MAY 23, 2001 Republicans are well-posi- from Mar-a-Lago. how early Trump’s party is installed as President of the at the University of Mississip- The Philadelphia Jr. High tioned to take the House next The Democratic polling fully engaged with its ongoing Business and Professional pi, has accepted the position Beta Club competed in sever- year. outfit Democracy Corps just culture war, focused on crime, Women’s Club. of head basketball coach at al categories at the State Beta All indications are that did a battleground survey that open borders, and defunding J.B. Hillman, prominent Philadelphia High School. He Convention in Biloxi. The GOP voters are united and confirmed this picture. As the police.” Philadelphia attorney, who succeeds George Haiely, who winners were; Deanna Hardy, energized and the party is Stanley Greenberg writes in a Yet, there is no indication was named President of the resigned at the end of the last 1st place, cross stitch; Laurel doing what’s necessary to memo about the poll, among of any effort to seriously 8th Judicial District Bar Asso- season. Brawner will teach Allen, 3rd, photography; and make Kevin McCarthy the Republicans: “the percent defuse these issues. Biden’s ciation Group. junior high history and physi- Jessica Carter, 2nd place, next speaker, which would scoring 10, the highest level of policies have needlessly creat- cal education in addition to spelling bee. All three stu- instantly squash the never- interest in the election, has ed a crisis at the border, and MAY 24, 1951 basketball duties. dents will advance to the very-plausible talk of Joe fallen from 84-68%. But murder rates continue to climb Miss Martha Grace Green, National Beta Club Conven- Biden being the next FDR. Democrats’ engagement fell in major cities, even as much a 20 year old sophomore at MAY 21, 1981 tion in Cincinnati, Ohio. The foundation of the from 85- 57%.” of the left still talks of the Mississippi Southern College The director and assistant Mayor Rayburn Waddell GOP’s unity, of course, is that Greenberg calls the GOP police as if it’s a racist occupy- and resident of Philadelphia, director of the Neshoba Cen- and Charlotte Chamblee of Donald Trump effortlessly base “uniquely unified and ing force. was named the 1951 Bathing tral Bands receive plagues by the Junior Auxiliary recap the maintained his control of the engaged.” There are miles to go Beauty at the Hattiesburg band members in appreciation history of Imagination Fun GOP. The anticipated civil war More evidence is the boffo before November 2022. Biden School. She was the winner of of their eservies during the Station, a playground built by came and went with barely a fundraising by the National might find a way to thread the over 19 contestants. past school year. The people community volunteers in shot fired. Republican Campaign Com- needle of cooperating with Col. Robert V. (Bobbie) present are; Nancy Bridges; October. The playground, in Cheney is certainly a casu- mittee so far. Meanwhile, Republicans on infrastructure Smith, recently sailed over- assistant band director, Cary the A.W. the “Rack” Burt sec- alty, although she is now less a GOP candidate recruitment is and police reform without seas after completing his Eldridge; band director, tion of Northside Park was leader of a significant faction ahead of the pace of prior alienating his own base, and training with the US Air Force George Shaw, and Lee Ann officially dedicated Sunday. of the party and more a voice midterm cycles, whereas unforeseen events always take at various training camps in Burt. City, County, and Park offi- crying in the wilderness. That Democrats are seeing worri- a hand. the US, including Lackland Roxie Kirkland has caught cials joined the Junior Auxil- is an honorable role, and she some retirements. But the story of 2021 is not Air Base, Texas, Scott Field, a five and a half pound Bass. iary and others at the dedica- may well be vindicated in the It’s not as though there’s a a Republican meltdown. Illinois, and Sandra Air Base, She caught the Bass in a pri- tion. fullness of time. high bar for the GOP. Republi- Despite what you read, the New Mexico. He is a graduate vate pond which i s located MAY 25, 2011 But the party will pay no cans will need to flip about party stands a good chance to of the local high school and is near her home. Elizabeth Bailey has been electoral price for the drama half-a-dozen seats in the end its bout in the wilderness the son of Mr. and Mrs. selected as Neshoba County’s over her leadership role or, House, when in the post- after two short years. Lawrence Smith and the MAY 22, 1991 2011 Miss Hospitality. She is likely, for its continued loyalty World War II era the presi- grandson of Mr. and Mrs. D.P. Several students from the the daughter of Dr. Chip and to Trump. dent’s party has lost on aver- Rich Lowery is editor of Jackson, all of Philadelphia. Philadelphia Enrichment Pro- Laura Bailey of Philadelphia. Despite Trump’s grip, he’s age 27 seats in midterms. National Review, a leading gram won honors recently in She was the 2008 Salutatorian not front and center for aver- On top of this, the playing conservative magazine found- MAY 25, 1961 the East Central Talented and Honor graduate of Philadel- age voters. He isn’t president field is tilting the GOP’s way. ed by William F. Buckley. Dick Hill of Philadelphia Gifted Art Contest. They are; phia High School. She is cur- was named Attorney at the Mandy Mitchell, first place rently a junior at MSU study- final student body elections, winner inthe multi-mix media; ing biological sciences and is which were held at Mississip- Candler Enochs, first place a member of Delta Gamma pi College. He won in the winner in the any other cate- Sorority. She was Neshoba “second primary”. Hill is the gory with a hand-woven bas- County’s Junior Miss 2008 son of Mrs. Mildred Hill and ket and second place in water and also competed in the Miss BIBLE SELECTION the grandson of Mrs. R.H. base; David Lauderdale, first Mississippi Pageant in 2009. Molpus Sr., and he is a junior place winner in the dry base at college. category; and Ab Deweese, Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. first place winner in the third — Romans 12:10 (ESV) The Neshoba Democrat, Philadelphia, Miss., May 26, 2021, 5A Family disturbance leads to felony meth charges Sunday By DUNCAN DENT sion of paraphernalia. scene they made contact with All three remain in the [email protected] Chad Brackin, 43, of 10940 Brackin. It was determined that Neshoba County Detention Cen- Highway 21 north, was also he was responsible for the distur- ter. Both Embrys have received a A family disturbance led to arrested on a bench warrant for bance and he was then arrested $600 bond for the paraphernalia felony meth charges late Sunday failure to appear in court as well and charged. charge but have not yet received afternoon in rural Neshoba as misdemeanor charges of dis- While at the residence, bond on the felony drug charge. County. turbance of a family and disor- deputies made contact with the Brackin remains in custody Paul Embry, 56, and Naomi derly conduct. Embrys who live at the resi- on $1,400 in bond but has not Embry, 57, both of 10301 Coun- Sheriff Eric Clark said that on dence. been issued bond for his failure ty Road 1327, were arrested and Sunday, May 23 deputies were Clark said that both were to appear charge. charged with one count each of called to 10301 County Road found to possess a controlled felony possession of a controlled 1327 for a family disturbance. substance believed to be substance believed to be When officers arrived on methamphetamine. methamphetamine and posses- No new COVID deaths reported in Neshoba as cases decline By STEVE SWOGETINSKY COVID-19 vaccines adminis- Choctaw Indians has reported no [email protected] tered in the county. new positive cases of COVID-19 Vaccinations are being and no new deaths as of May 24, No new COVID-19 deaths administered Tuesdays and with the total number of positive were reported in Neshoba Coun- Thursdays at the Neshoba Coun- cases for the Tribe remaining at ty this week, according to the ty Coliseum, 12000 Highway 15 1,838 with 114 deaths. No new Mississippi State Department of North, and are available to all hospitalizations have been Health Mississippians 16 and older. Go reported. Neshoba County’s total to Statewide, since the pandem- COVID-19 cases since the pan- https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_s ic began in March 2020, 193,997 demic began is now 4,037, tatic/14,0,420,976.html to make confirmed COVID-19 cases which is four more than last an appointment. have been recorded by the week. The death toll remains at Neshoba County Schools MSDH along with 122,914 prob- 178, 114 of those from the Mis- reported between one and five able cases, totaling 316,911 sissippi Band of Choctaw Indi- COVID cases among teachers cases. There have been 5,031 ans, according to the MSDH. and staff at Neshoba Central Ele- confirmed COVID-19 deaths, Meanwhile, 19% of Neshoba mentary, and between one and along with 2,267 probable County’s population is fully vac- five cases among students at COVID-19 deaths, totaling cinated as of Monday, according Neshoba Central High School as 7,298 deaths since the start of the to MSDH and 21% of the coun- of May 14. No staff members or pandemic. ty’s population has received one students have been quarantined. of the 11,308 total doses of The Mississippi Band of Statewide, COVID-19 cases continue on the decline.

OBITUARIES

Maretta Hudson Bethney Thames; son, Heath County. McClain-Hays Funeral County; son, Bobby Monk, Jr., David Denson, Ricky Denson penter, and Lyndon B. Carpenter Ellingburg, all of Philadelphia; Home was in charge of arrange- of Leake County; two grandchil- Jr., Merrill Vaughn, Emerald all of Dekalb, MS, two brothers Funeral services for Ms. eight grandchildren; mother and ments. dren; sisters, Shirley Ferguson Morris, Delvis Morris, and and two sisters, and a host of Maretta Hudson will be held on stepfather, Sarah and Paul Free- Mr. Coats, 64, of Philadel- and Brenda Ferguson; brothers, Kendrick Wesley. grandchildren. Saturday, May 29, 2021, at 12 man of Philadelphia; sisters, phia, died Saturday, May 22, James, Paul, Hubert, and George Family and friends will serve P.M. from the Janet Joiner of Philadelphia, 2021, at Anderson Regional Shuler. as pallbearers. Neshoba Rhonda Drury of Noxapater. Medical Center. Ms. Monk was preceded in Jackie Woodard County Coli- Preceding Mrs. Ellingburg in He was a native and lifelong death by her firstborn daughter, Funeral services for Ms. seum, with death was her father, Mickey resident of Neshoba County. Rebecca Sue Monk; mother, Jackie Woodard will be held on Dora Mingo Elder Byron Warren. After graduating from Neshoba Wilma Golden Shuler; father, Friday, March 28, 2021, at 12 Steve R. Jones offi- Central High School, he received Hubert Shuler; sisters, Hattie P.M. from the chapel of Beck Graveside service for Mrs. ciating. Burial his Associate Degree from Goodson and Jean Duell; broth- Funeral Home with Bishop Chris will be at Erdis Kilpatrick EMCC and then attended USM ers, Bill, Cooper, Randy and Dora Mingo Steve will be held at Chamberlin officiating. Burial 2 PM Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Donald Rest Chaney in Hattiesburg where he earned Johnny Shuler. will be at Center Ridge Ceme- Cemetery. his Bachelor of Science Degree. Nanih Waiya Mennonite Ceme- Services for Erdis Kilpatrick tery. Beck Funeral Home, Inc. is tery. No visitation. John E. Beck Funeral Maretta During college he began his in charge of arrangements. Home, Inc. is Chaney will be Thursday, May career at WHOC Radio Station. Butch Ferguson Stephens Chapel in charge. Hudson 27, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. from Ms. Woodard ,65, of Mrs. Steve, 54, passed away in charge of He worked for Neshoba County A memorial service will be Philadelphia, passed away on arrangements. McClain-Hays Chapel with Dr. as Emergency Management on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Mike Carr officiating. Burial held at a later date for Mr. Butch Thursday, May 20, 2021 at University Medical Center in Ms. Hudson, 52, of Philadel- Director and retired as County Ferguson. Choctaw Health Center. phia, passed away on Wednes- will follow in the Eastlawn Administrator. He was currently Jackson, MS. She was preceded Cemetery. McClain-Hays Mr. Ferguson passed away She is survived by two in death by her parents, David- day, May 19, 2021 at her home. employed by WHOC/WWSL Thursday, May 20, 2021 at his daughters, Chandra Woodard of She is survived by her moth- Funeral Home is in charge of Radio Stations in Philadelphia. son Mingo and Ossie Joe; sisters, arrangements. home. He lived most of his life in Philadelphia, MS and Crystal Geraldine Isaac, Joann Chick- er, Gloria Hudson of Philadel- Mr. Coats was a member of Mt. Neshoba Co. He was in the U.S Woodard of Vicksburg, MS, her phia, MS, her two children, Mrs. Chaney, 83, of Philadel- Carmel Baptist Church. away, Tammy Mingo, Judy phia, died Thursday, May 20, Army, and he was also a River- father, Joe Adams, three grand- Chickaway, Gladys Frazier; Maxwell and Sasha, three sisters, He enjoyed learning and talk- boat Caption. His hobbies children, Devontae Wilson, Key- Valerie Sherman and Joanna Hill 2021. ing about the history of Neshoba brothers, Wayne Mingo and She was a native and long- included fishing and gaming. lon Burnside and Mar’kedrion Harry Mingo; grandson, Amare both of Meridian, MS, and LaT- County, picking antiques, repair- He was preceded in death by Blanks, four great grandchildren, rina Sherman of Baltimore, MD. time resident of Philadelphia. ing vintage clocks and radios, Farmer. She worked for The Citizens his parents, Van Vernon Fergu- five brothers and two sisters. Survivors include husband, Pallbearers are Timothy and spending time with family son and Mavis Lucille Ferguson; Pallbearers are Devontae Boler, LaKalvin Croft, Kerry Bank for 52 years and was vice and friends. Frank Steve, Jr.; daughter, Sunni president/senior deposit officer sister, Dona Thornton. Wilson, Brandon Kennedy, Mingo; son, Isiah Mingo, Sr.; Fox, Demetrius Grady, Malek He is survived by his wife, Survivors include his wife, Mar’kedrion Blanks, Jason Har- Moore, Keadrick Graham and when she retired. Mrs. Chaney Reina Coats; furbaby, Eva Kay; sister, Bessie Willis; brother, C.J. was an active member of Trinity Marion Ferguson of Philadel- rington, Keylon Burnside and Mingo; 6 grandchildren. Shadrick McCallum. sister and brother-in-laws, Lena phia; daughters, Lacy Bass of James Broach. Baptist Church. Coats of Anniston, Alabama; Survivors include sons, Irvin Philadelphia, Nicole Smalley Judy Coats of Philadelphia; Rob- (Bruce) of Tuscaloosa; sons, Cora “Sissy” Chaney and Pat Chaney; six bie & Pam Cheatham of J.D. Harrison grandchildren; eleven great- Shawn Ferguson and Derwood Eakes Philadelphia; Kevin & Jackie Ferguson both of Richland; (11) grandchildren. Cheatham of Philadelphia; Graveside services for Mr. Services for Cora “Sissy” Preceding Mrs. Chaney in grandchildren. J.D. Harrison will be held on Fri- nephews, nieces, and their fami- Eakes were Monday, May 24, death were husband, Ken lies, Ross, Jessica & Thomas day, May 28, 2021, at 2 P.M. 2021, at 2:00 p.m. from Chaney; parents, Letha Aline Cheatham of Philadelphia; Ben, Jeremy Lee from Friendship M.B. Church McClain-Hays Chapel with Rev. McNeil and Clyde Curtis Kil- Kate & Scottie Cheatham of Cemetery in Gholson, MS, with Bennie Alford officiating. Burial patrick; sister, baby Marie Kil- Williams Rev. Earl Holliday officiating. Flowood; Caroline Cheatham of MRS. ANNIE SUE MONK followed in McLain Chapel patrick; brother, Arthur Kil- Philadelphia; Steve & Dana Graveside service for Jeremy Beck Funeral Home, Inc. is in Cemetery. McClain-Hays patrick. charge of arrangements. SERVICES MAY 21 Coats of Birmingham, Alabama; Lee Williams will be held 2 PM CROSS ROADS CHURCH Funeral Home was in charge of Memorials may be sent to Joey & Patricia Coats of Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Mr. Harrison, 78, of Dekalb, arrangements. Trinity Baptist Church, Gideons passed away on Tuesday, May OF GOD Collinsville; Pam & Don Cun- Standing Pine Community INTERMENT DAMASCUS Mrs. Eakes, 85, of Kemper International, or Quality Hos- ningham of Stratton; James & Cemetery with Rev. Charles 18, 2021 at Care Center of County, died Saturday, May 22, pice. Dekalb, MS. CEMETERY Vicki Coats of Philadelphia; Jef- Doby Henry officiating. John E. 2021. fery & Consuelo Coats of Stephens Chapel in charge. He is survived by one daugh- A native of Neshoba County, ter, Minnie Benoman of Dekalb, MR. BILL BARKER Bill Barker Philadelphia; Jennifer & Joe He is preceded in death by his SERVICES MAY 22 she was a resident of Kemper Maxwell of Dothan, Alabama; mother Pauline Morris Williams, MS, four sons, Johnnie Lee Har- County for most of her life. She rison of Fort Hood, TX, Billy MCCLAIN-HAYS CHAPEL Services for Bill Barker were Mark & Deana Coats of father Jerry Lee Denson, Pater- INTERMENT BLUFF was a member of Christian Life Saturday, May 22, 2021, at 2:00 Charleston, South Carolina; nal grandparents Easlin Denson Ray Harrison, Johnny Earl Car- Apostolic Church in Kemper SPRINGS CEMETERY p.m. from McClain-Hays Chapel Apryle & Richard Mather of and Lucille Chickaway, Mater- County. with Rev. Charles Davis and Mobile, Alabama. nal grandparents Walter Morris Survivors include daughters, MRS. LORI ELLINGBURG Rev. Cliff Barker officiating. Mr. Coats was preceded in and Bessie Frazier Morris. SERVICES MAY 24 Betty Luke of Bailey and Mar- Burial followed in Bluff Springs death by parents, Ethel J. & Survivors: Sisters Serena garet McDonald of Livingston, MCCLAIN-HAYS CHAPEL Cemetery in Kemper County. Ruthie Mae Shepherd Coats; Stoliby, Sylestina Cotton, and INTERMENT OCOBLA AL; sons, Ricky Eakes and McClain-Hays Funeral Home brothers, Carl Junior, Grady, Joe, Dusti Jimmie; Brothers, Bobby Eugene Eakes, both of Philadel- CEMETERY was in charge of arrangements. and Tommy Coats; sister, Carrie Williams Jr., Dalvin Williams of phia; two grandchildren; one Mr. Barker, 92, of Kemper Sharp; niece, Pene Coats; and Conehatta, MS and Tory Den- great-grandson, Walt McDonald; MRS. CORA “SISSY” County, died Wednesday, May great-nephew, Anderson Coats. son, Aunts Arlene Morris, Melba EAKES sister, Bobbie Shoemaker of For- 19, 2021. Pallbearers were Eric Clark, Cline, Mary Lou Morris, Glenda est. SERVICES MAY 24 He was a native and lifelong Dale Joyner, John King, Tommy Denson Bell, Charlene Sam and MCCLAIN-HAYS CHAPEL Preceding Mrs. Eakes in resident of Kemper County. He Smith, Mike Tingle, Ben Lori Ahshapanek, Uncles Ricky MS. JACKIE WOODARD death were husband, Bobby 12 P.M. FRI., MAY 28, INTERMENT MCLAIN formerly operated Gray’s Gro- Cheatham, Ross Cheatham, Denson Sr. and CHAPEL Gene Eakes; and daughter, cery in Philadelphia, was David Vowell, Tommy Waddell, Ryan Chickaway and a host 2021 Peggy Eakes. BECK FUNERAL HOME employed with the Neshoba and Wyatt Waddell. Honorary of nieces, nephews, families and MR. BENJAMIN AMOS County Co-op Service Station, pallbearers were J. Max Kil- friends. CHAPEL INTERMENT “BENJIE” COATS Lori Ellingburg and later for Wells-Lamont. Mr. patrick, Joe Vines, and Pallbearers: Delbert Bell, SERVICES MAY 25 Barker was a member and dea- WHOC/WWSL Radio Station Dustin Morris, Kevin Toledo, CENTER RIDGE Services for Lori Ellingburg CEMETERY MCCLAIN-HAYS CHAPEL con of Bluff Springs Baptist Families past and present. INTERMENT MT. were Monday, May 24, 2021, at Church in Kemper County. 11:00 a.m. from McClain-Hays MR. J.D. HARRISON CARMEL CEMETERY He is survived by his daugh- Chapel with Rev. Tony Roberts ter, Verla Barker Watkins of Annie Sue Monk GRAVESIDE SERVICE and Rev. Heath Ellingburg offici- 2 P.M. FRI., MAY 28, 2021 MRS. ERDIS KILPATRICK Kemper County. Services for Annie Sue Monk CHANEY ating. Burial followed in Ocobla Preceding Mr. Barker in FRIENDSHIP M.B. were Friday, May 21, 2021, at CHURCH CEMETERY, SERVICES MAY 27 Cemetery. McClain-Hays Funer- death were his wife, Myrtis Inell 1:00 p.m. from Crossroads al Home was in charge of GHOLSON MCCLAIN-HAYS CHAPEL Barker; two infant sons, Terrell Church of God in Sebastopol. INTERMENT EASTLAWN arrangements. and Jerrell Barker; parents, L. E. Burial followed in Damascus MR. JEREMY LEE MS. MARETTA HUDSON CEMETERY Mrs. Ellingburg, 53, of and Mary Barker; siblings, Cemetery. McClain-Hays Philadelphia, died Friday, May Ouida Rae Johnson, Dub, Leo WILLIAMS 12 P.M. SAT., MAY 29, Funeral Home was in charge of 2 PM SAT., MAY 22, 2021 2021 21, 2021. and Kevin Barker. arrangements. A native and lifelong resident GRAVESIDE NESHOBA COUNTY Ms. Monk, 67, of Scott Coun- STANDING PINE COLISEUM of Neshoba County, she graduat- ty, died Tuesday, May 18, 2021. ed in 1985 from Neshoba Central Benjamin Amos COMMUNITY CEMETERY INTERMENT Born in Homewood, MS, of DONALD REST High School. She worked as an “Benjie” Coats Smith County, she grew up in assistant teacher at Neshoba MR. BUTCH FERGUSON CEMETERY Services for Benjamin Amos Lake, MS, where she attended CREMATION Central Elementary School for school at Lake High School. She several years. Mrs. Ellingburg “Benjie” Coats were Tuesday, 10460 Rd 561 McClain-Hays May 25, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. from worked in the manufacturing was a member of Ocobla Baptist industry for several years. She 812 Pecan Avenue • P.O. Box 34 Philadelphia Church. McClain-Hays Chapel with Bro. Philadelphia • 601-656-1515 601-656-1191 Funeral Home Mack Alford officiating. Burial was a member of Crossroads 601-656-1212 Survivors include husband of Church of God. www.johnestephenschapel.com www.beckfuneralhomeinc.com 33 years, Frankie Ellingburg; followed in Mt. Carmel Baptist Our Family Serving Your Family www.mcclainhays.com Church Cemetery in Neshoba Survivors include daughter, daughters, Britney Kirkland and Jennifer Keene of Kemper 6A, The Neshoba Democrat, Philadelphia, Miss., May 26, 2021

Getting the Message/Rev. Chris Shelton Persecution spread the Gospel In this passage the persecution of Chris- ment, but to save souls in other places. The tians is the catalyst for the gospel spreading devil meant it for evil; the Lord for good. beyond Jerusalem. The Lord had given the The place highlighted is Samaria (verses apostles a commission to be his witnesses 5-25). The Samaritans and Jews were bitter beginning in Jerusalem, and then to Judea, enemies. The Jews considered them apos- Samaria, and the ends of the earth. tate and depraved. The Samaritans were a After Stephen is put to death, “there remnant of the Northern Kingdom inter- arose on that day a great persecution married with Syrians and other foreigners. against the church in Jerusalem and they They had established a rival center of wor- were scattered throughout the regions of ship separate from Jerusalem, with pagan Judea and Samaria, except the apostles” elements. (verse 1). Saul was one of the most zealous, The Jews avoided even traveling vicious persecutors (verse 3). through Samaria, yet we see Philip going This is a reminder that Christ’s people into the city and proclaiming Christ to are called to endure persecution in this them. The residents there had been world. Believers share in Christ’s suffer- bewitched by a sorcerer named Simon for a ings. It isn’t always martyrdom it was in the long time, but they believed the good news case of Stephen, or prison (verse 3), but about the kingdom of God and the name of Christians and the church are targeted by Jesus Christ (verse 12). the devil. It’s a brief account of people under the The Lord said he came to bring division darkness of the devil finding salvation in among men. He means to make clear the Christ. They had great joy (verse 8). Samar- distinction between his kingdom and the itan sinners who are saved have reason to kingdom of this world. His people are rejoice. They entered the kingdom of the called and translated out of the kingdom of Lord. They were blind but now see, lost but darkness and death to His kingdom of light now found. They now knew the substance and life (Colossians 1:13). You have to of the hymn we sing, “Amazing Grace.” decide which kingdom (and king) you will We are also reminded that the Lord serve. knows who are his. The magician Simon His people are given forgiveness of sin professed faith in Christ and appeared gen- and eternal life in the Son of God. They can uine. But when Peter and John come down never really die. But they can suffer. The from Jerusalem, he is exposed as having suffering here was terrible. Men and spurious faith. This is the second time Peter women were dragged out of their homes, recognizes falseness in the church (Acts their lives suddenly shattered. 5:1-10). Yet we read that the ones who escaped Simon heard the gospel, but he didn’t and scattered to other regions proclaimed learn of Christ. He didn’t understand the the word of Christ (verse 4). They had to necessity of salvation; that Christ came to leave their homes and livelihoods because save sinners. He looked at the Holy Spirit of the word of the Lord. Why would they as simply a power to be coveted like other still proclaim his name? Because they powers in the world. God can see through believed; they had faith. In Revelation 12, us. Simon was still lost. Holy desires in our we read that Christians under intense perse- faith are necessary. cution “loved not their lives even unto But there is great encouragement in this death.” Rather, they conquered “by the passage. The Lord offers grace to all sin- blood of the Lamb, and the word of their ners if they turn to Christ Jesus. And the “Therefore, if anyone is in testimony.” They live forevermore. Lord gives the Spirit to his people to enable Christ, the new creation has Another thing we learn from the passage them to endure persecution and spread his come: The old has gone, the is that the Lord will build his church, just as Name to others. He will build his church, new is here!.” he promised. The church in Jerusalem was and do it by the instruments he appoints. — 1 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV) huge, with powerful fellowship, the best Blessed is he who is an instrument of the leadership, and joyful worship. Yet the Lord for good. Lord takes it and scatters it, the same as a farmer scatters seed. It wasn’t for judg-

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Arrests

Continued from page 1A the following evening on office, the Philadelphia Police ensure public safety for all Mis- streets of Neshoba County. The investigation included Neshoba County District Attor- $27,000 bond. Department, the Mississippi sissippians,” said Col. Steven A. Previously, the ongoing Homeland Security Investiga- ney and the Mississippi Band of The three who remain at Attorney General’s Office, the Maxwell, director of the Missis- investigation had resulted in 38 tions Jackson, the Mississippi Choctaw Indians as well as oth- large are John Netherland, Drug Enforcement Administra- sippi Bureau of Narcotics. state and federal convictions Bureau of Narcotics, DEA, ers. Caleb Smith and Timothy Stew- tion, Neshoba County District “However, the seizure of fen- and the seizure of 85 pounds of art. Attorney and the Mississippi tanyl, methamphetamine, methamphetamine with a street The multi-agency investiga- Band of Choctaw Indians as cocaine and marijuana is a clear value of $3.5 million, 5 kilo- tion, dubbed Operation High well as others following a multi- indicator of how pervasive the grams of cocaine worth about Life, was led by Homeland year investigation in collabora- drug culture is throughout our $500,000, 270 pounds of mari- Security Investigations New tion with Homeland Security communities. These drugs were juana worth $1 million, 300 Orleans. Investigations New Orleans. attributed to the loss of more dosage units of fentanyl worth More than 27 people were “The arrest culminating than 500 Mississippians in about $6,000, and 16 firearms. arrested on Friday, May 14. The Operation High Life is a defini- 2020.” It is the result of ongoing arrests were led by the Missis- tive example of the coalesced Clark said Operation High Organized Crime Drug sippi Bureau of Narcotics, the commitment among local, state Life has taken more than $5 mil- Enforcement Task Force efforts Neshoba County Sheriff’s and federal law enforcement to lion in illegal drugs off the statewide.

COUNTY JAIL DOCKET

Neshoba County Jail Dock- ceny less than $1000.00 X2, court-municipal court noids 10 grams or less in et from 5/17-5/24 burglary-dwelling house, litter- • Dale L Chickaway, 45, of motor vehicle • Kaelen Anderson, 23, of ing, trespassing X2 117 Foxtrail; contempt of • Nadolyn Nickey, 38, of 80 390 Oswald Rd; driving under • Kris R Neese, 37, of 3963 court-municipal court Jimmy Cook Rd, Heidelberg; the influence-1st offense Isaac Court, Lilburn, GA; dis- • Douglas I Clemons, 22, of DUI-2nd offense • Martha M Anding, 66, turbing the peace no address listed; disorderly • Kaytlin T Peeples, 23, of 11371 Hwy 15 S, Union; pos- • Steve L Pearson, 37, of conduct-breaching peace with 1012 East Myrtle St; aggravat- session of controlled sub- 10150 Rd 349, Union; distur- a willful and wanton disregard ed assault-use of deadly stance, possession of para- bance of family for the life or safety of another weapon, malicious mischief- phernalia • Jardeius Sintel Peebles, • Douglas I Clemons, 22, of felony value over $1000 but • Lisa Bishop, 42, of 12070 41, of 274 Lewis Ave; hold for no address listed; domestic less than $5000 Hwy 482; contributing to delin- investigations, conspiracy to violence-simple assault-1st or • Nathan K Smith, 30, of quency of minor, child neglect commit a crime-felony X9 2nd offense, public drunk, dis- 115 Bates Rd; disorderly con- • Chad Brackin, 43, of • Chase Phillips, 37, of orderly conduct-disturbing the duct-disturbance in public 10940 Hwy 21 N; failure to 2240 Smith County Rd, Mor- peace, disorderly conduct-fail- place, disorderly conduct-dis- appear, disturbance of family, ton; possession of marijuana- ure to comply with request or turbing the peace, public disorderly conduct 1st offense command of law enforcement drunk, contempt of court- • Dianne Andrea Burnside, • Dylan Andrew Pope, 22, officers, resisting arrest municipal court 22, of 18153 Hwy 21 S; failure of 10041 Rd 1529; simple • Jackie K Dove, 59, of • Monica L Solomon, 40, of to appear assault 3537 Kitchner Rd, Conehatta; 127 Otha Cove, Conehatta; • Entony Burnside, 36, of • Darrell Duchea Purifoy, disorderly conduct-failure to hold-detainer for other agency 407 Barham St; sale of mari- 46, of 518 Ivy St; phone calls- comply with request of com- • Miles Steve, 20, of 301 W juana harassing/threatening, conspir- mand of law enforcement offi- Tucker Cir; MV-reckless driv- • Zorro Clayton, 33, of acy to commit a crime-felony cers, resisting arrest, con- ing, MV-no insurance 10940 Rd 632; possession of X8 trolled substance-possession • Jammie Thompson, 39, of controlled substance, resisting • Corey Rayborn, 33, of of schedule 1 or II-1/10th 11802 Rd 397; contempt of arrest X2, disorderly conduct, 12140 Rd 325, Union; hold for gram-2 grams or 2-10 dosage court-municipal court false ID information, public other agency units • Neal O Vaughn, 50, of drunk • Shau Roberts of 10150 • Timothy Eichelberger, 49, 945 Hugh Mitchell Rd, Cone- • Klenton Wade Crocker, Rd 2608; simple assault caus- of 13458 Eligah Burn Rd; lar- hatta; DUI-1st offense, license- 37, of 129 Coftin Rd, Laurel; ing bodily injury-negligence, ceny-petit value under $1000 driving while revoked or sus- hold for investigations, pos- failure to appear • Gurdy Farmer, 33, of 130 pended, disorderly conduct- session of paraphernalia • Shaun Roberts, 48, of Oswold Rd; disorderly con- disturbance in public place • Shaun Robert Dougherty, 526 Center Ave; no charges duct-failure to comply with 36, of 105 Indian Hills Spur; listed request or command of law conspiracy to commit a crime- • Alicia Rodriguez, 38, of enforcement officers, resisting felony X7 10693 Rd 187; failure to arrest • Kimberly Duell, 44, of appear, possession of con- • Jason L Fulton, 50, of 301 11371 Hwy 15 S, Union; pos- trolled substance X2, shoplift- Will Ave; DUI-1st offense, MV- session of controlled sub- ing-less than $1000.00 careless driving stance • Joseph O Rowell, 44, of • Lejamie Hill, 29, of 308 • Linda Edmonds, 57, of 10340 Rd 294, Union; failure Pearl Ave; contempt of court- 10047 Hwy 395, Noxapater; to appear municipal court, disorderly TONS OF NEW possession of controlled sub- • Alicia G Shelton, 55, of conduct-failure to comply with stance 10693 Rd 187; possession of request or command of law • Naomi Embry, 57, of controlled substance, posses- enforcement officers, resisting 10301 Rd 1327; possession of sion of paraphernalia arrest X2, MV-driver’s license- controlled substance, posses- • Angela Nicole Singleton, none, MV-improper equip- sion of paraphernalia 26, of 285 Jolly Rd, Columbus; ment, MV-no insurance • Paul Embry, 56, of 10301 conspiracy to commit a crime- • Samuel M Littlevoice, 23, Rd 1327; possession of con- felony X4 of 3116 Mahanna St Unit 1, MERCHANDISE! trolled substance, possession • Destiny Spink, 25, of Dallas, TX; indecent exposure, of paraphernalia 10321 Hwy 16 E; hold for disorderly conduct-failure to • Jason Evans, 37, of 6187 investigations comply with request or com- Smith County Rd, Morton; • Jonathan Paul Stephens, mand of law enforcement offi- possession of controlled sub- 39, of Hillcreast Apt 20; failure cers, public drunk TONS OF TOYS - BRAND NAME TOYS stance, possession of para- to pay • James Massey, 56, of phernalia • Danajia Taylor, 21, of 10731 Rd 315; arrest report- • Thomas DeWayne 5409 Hopewell Rd C4, warrant Fowler, 23, of 325 Old Robin- DeKalb; contempt of court X2, • Jeremiah B Mingo, 38, of son, Carthage; driving under indictment 178 Rolling Hill; public drunk the influence other substance, • Jessie James Thomas, • Michael Mitch, 23, of 160 HOUSEHOLD ITEMS possession of marijuana-vehi- 70, of 12931 CR 298, Park Place; possession of cle, motor vehicle theft-felony Collinsville; disorderly conduct controlled substance, con- • John A Gilbert, 44, of • Susan Thomas, 59, of trolled substance-possession 1041 Rd 260, Union; hold for 12931 Rd 290, Collinsville; of marijuana less than 30 investigations, petit larceny disorderly conduct grams or synthetic cannabi- less than $1000.00 X2, burgla- • Mary Tubby, 27, of 191 MISC. MERCHANDISE: ry-dwelling house, littering, Rolling Hills Rd; driving under trespassing X2 the influence-1st offense, pos- • Tyrone Grove, 36, of session of marijuana-vehicle Meet the Candidates CLOTHING, BED SHEETS, CRAFT ITEMS, 11743 Rd 832; public drunk • Laveil A Wells, 25, of 256 The Neshoba Democrat is • Amaya Henderson, 22, of Morehead Rd, Walnut; felony authorized to announce 62 N Fox Mill Ln, Springfield, pursuit, child endangerment the names of the FABRIC, GIFT BAGS IL; public drunk X3, failure to yield to blue following candidates: • Nathaniel Henry, 23, of light/siren, resisting arrest 10150 Rd 2608; contempt of • Randy White, 36, of Mayor court 10201 Rd 2606; failure to • Jerrion D Hickman, 26, of appear X2 Leo E. Renaldo CHECK OUT OUR TREMENDOUS FLOWER SECTION 209 Sherwood Dr; serving • Amber June Williamson, James A. Young sentence 34, of 10693 Rd 187; posses- BUNCH, ARRANGEMENTS AND SADDLE • Lincoln Tanner Jordan, sion of controlled substance, Ward 2 Alderman 20, of 1289 Prospect Ln, shoplifting-less than $1000.00 Jim Fulton Conehatta; false ID informa- Winston County Jail Docket tion for Philadelphia Police arrests Ward 3 Alderman JEROME HAS SPENT 4 DAYS BUYING, • Timothy Lewis, 38, of from 5/17-5/23 Wright Griffis 11120 Rd 743, Union; tres- • Nathaniel Amos, 27, of passing homeless; DUI-1st offense, Ward 4 Alderman COME SEE WHAT’S NEW! • Chad Lofton, 49, of 14 MV-driver’s license-none Knight Dr; contempt of court, • Silas A Boyd, 21, of Shaun Seales failure to pay 12020 Rd 573; contempt of Ruthie Nash • Martin Lowery, 42, of THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING UNIQUE AND 10571 Rd 610; conspiracy to commit a crime-felony X6 DIFFERENT AT JEROME TANK SEASON-2-SEASON! • John Anthony Mendoza Jr, 36, of 10022 CR 2642; dis- turbance of family 1st – domestic violence We can’t wait • Ashley Renee Miles, 33, 1115 E. MAIN STREET of 13313 Rd 610; hold for to serve you! investigations, possession of PHILADELPHIA controlled substance • Jeffery Miller, 21, of PHILADELPHIA 1 MILE FROM DOWNTOWN 10341 Rd 632; possession of marijuana-vehicle DRY CLEANING, LLC • Billy Ray Neese, 28, of Bessie & Justin Wilcher 601-656-7104 12323 Rd 325, Union; hold for 223 W. Beacon St. • Philadelphia investigations, possession of 601-656-2262 Season-2-Season, Inc. controlled substance, petit lar- 8A, The Neshoba Democrat, Philadelphia, Miss., May 26, 2021

GRADUATION PAID POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS Jim Fulton seeks those in Ward 2. Ann Burt Fulton for 35 Rocket spirits soar re-election as “I ask you to allow years. She retired after my experience and 30 years of service to alderman for Ward 2 dedication to continue Philadelphia Public to work for you so that Schools. for class of 2021 Longtime Ward 2 Alderman we can ensure They have two Jim Fulton formally announced Philadelphia is a place sons, Coker (Chelsea) his candidacy for reelection this where we can raise our and Kip, both gradu- By STEVE SWOGETINSKY been through, I think we deserve year, she said. Students had in- week, citing his dedication to families, worship and ates of Philadelphia [email protected] a little recognition. So, I have person classes a couple of days a Jim the city and his eight years of work in a city that is safe Public Schools. They also here tonight the Neshoba Central week and virtual classes on other experience. and moving forward,” he Fulton have one grandson, Gun- Friday night was a time for spirit stick.” days. A Republican, Fulton said said. “I ask you to choose ner Fulton. celebration as Neshoba Central Her classmates cheered loud- Moran talked about things his voting record indicates that me as the candidate who is Fulton is a member of First High School’s class of 2021 ly when she presented it to them. she enjoyed during her senior he is conservative with taxpayer proven, dedicated, experienced, Baptist Church and is employed graduated before a large crowd “This spirit stick represents year, like attending football money and always transparent stable and accessible. by Neshoba General Hospital. of family, friends, teachers, unique, hard work, positivity, games. with constituents. “Thanks for your vote and He has represented Ward 2 administrators, staff and well- courage, perseverance, creativity, “We got to see Neshoba Cen- “I have never missed a regu- support during the general elec- as alderman for eight years, wishers at the Neshoba County ambition and of course spirit, tral play football in the best high larly scheduled board meeting,” tion which will be on June 8 in serving as Street Commissioner Coliseum. Thomas said. “I believe our class school stadium at Rocket field,” he said. “It is my job to repre- the Neshoba Baptist Center. “ for four years. One hour before the program embodies these characteristics Moran said. “One of my personal sent the people of Ward 2 and I A lifelong resident of He served on the Philadel- started, the parking lot was over- during our time at Neshoba Cen- favorite experiences is the make attendance a top priority Philadelphia, Fulton is a gradu- phia Main Street Board for flowing. Cars were parked up tral. So, I want to formally pres- unmatched atmosphere in Rock- and down Mississippi 15 with to ensure residents of Ward 2 ate of Philadelphia Public eight years. He is a Certified ent the class of 2021 with a et stadium and following one of people trying to get in to see their Neshoba Central Spirit Stick for have a voice.” Schools. He attended East Cen- Municipal Officer on the Mis- the best football teams in Nesho- favorite graduate received his or being the greatest, strongest and ba Central history.” tral Community College and sissippi Municipal League. Fulton pledged to continue her diploma. most outstanding students and There was also the opening of to work for all of the citizens of Mississippi State University. Class Valedictorian Marlee for being the first class to make it the new cafeteria. Philadelphia and especially for He has been married to Lee Thomas, daughter of Michael all our years in the new school “We got a new cafeteria and it and Stacey Thomas, reflected on building. is great. You don’t have to walk a Shaun Seales seeks of over $100,000. opment for entrepre- how unusual the last couple of “We have gone from being mile to eat lunch anymore,” election as alderman In the private sector, neurs years have been for students little scared freshmen trying to Moran said. “All of these experi- I own Supreme Trans- 5. Home buyer, because of the COVID-19 Pan- find our classrooms to well- ences have led to this moment for Ward 4 portation (since 2008), home ownership and demic. respected seniors graduating today. Seales Carpet Cleaning financial literacy pro- “This year has been extreme- from high school. We did it.” “It is now our time to start a I, Shaun Seales, am official- and Car Wash (since grams ly hard,” Thomas said. “There Salutatorian Mary Kate new chapter in our lives. Class of ly announcing my candidacy 2000)and in partner- 6. Community have been so many situations Moran, daughter of Brett and 2021, our futures are bright and for Alderman of Ward 4 in the ship of Brothers Black policing and police that were out of our control. But Emily Moran, talked about the we will all gone down our differ- somehow we were able to adapt. city of Philadelphia, Mississip- Market (since 2020). relationship programs changes she and her classmates ent paths of life. Future doctors, Our junior year ended suddenly. pi. I am the son of Billy Joe and I've been a community Shaun 7. Promote clean witnessed during their high lawyers, nurses, farmers, educa- We were left with a chaotic sen- school years. tors, athletes, servicemen ser- activist most of my life Seales ditches, well-kept streets, Dorothy Lee Carter-Seales. I ior year. However, through it all, “We survived high school,” vicewomen and more sit before am married to NIchole John- and have organized "Stop vacant/properties to we had remained high spirited.” Moran said. “Our senior year has us today. We have worked over son-Seales and we share 6 chil- the Violence" marches and ral- increase property value And with that, Thomas pre- not been normal.” 12 years for this moment. All of dren, Kiery Stribling, Roccmin, lies over the past few years to 8. Uniting churches, civic sented the class of 2021 with a Moran talked about her us should be proud of ourselves Sokoni, Shaundra, Sultan, and bring awareness to the comm- organizations, park and recre- Neshoba Central Spirit Stick. thoughts while taking her senior for the hard work and persever- Attallah Seales. I have one muntiy and city. My greatest ational development - develop “The class of 2021 has never walk through the halls. Because ance that we put forth to get young man that I have taken as joy has been mentoring the trades and recreations to mini- won the spirit stick,” Thomas of the COVID-19 pandemic, the here.” my own, Javon Pickens. We youth. I was honored to rece- mize crime said. “Not even in elementary school ran on a hybrid schedule also have 14 grandchildren. iced the Volunteer of the Year 9. Develop substance abuse school. But after all we have for the first part of the school I am a proud member of the Award from the Community in programs Philadelphia High School Class Action (CIA) and was also 10. Seek funds to upgrade of 1990, I forged bonds with awarded the Golden Supporter parks, swimming pool, and the friends that I cherish to this day. Award with Kids Over Every- historic Booker T. Gym and PHS grads ready for life’s challenges I have spent the majority of my thing (KOE; Jacob Boler) football field. By STEVE SWOGETINSKY careers, we were experts in dred-fifty-six days ago, we life as a resident of 12 Point Plan of Action 11. Making sure proper [email protected] staring down adversity. When were freshmen just entering (Westside)Shady Oaks commu- 1. Mentoring programs for street lights are up and school started last August, we the halls of Philadelphia High nity. the youth and virtual learning - installing cameras in high crime Philadelphia High School’s had grown accustomed to our School,” Booker said. “We had My professional experience create a digital hub and West- areas to make Ward 4 safe for class of 2021 came together new way of life.” no idea we would make so includes valet attendant, limo side Community Center its citizens for the final time Thursday The COVID-19 pandemic many memories over the last driver, Transportation Manager, 2. Senior programs to assist 12. Promote and position evening during graduation didn’t stop them from moving few years. Like football Fri- and then Director of Ground our elderly Ward 4 to represent the best services which were held at the on, Taylor said. days, getting ready to cheer Neshoba County Coliseum. Transportation at Pearl River 3. G.E.D., job training and ward of the City of Philadelphia “This past year, we learned with my best friends. Or all the Families, teachers, adminis- job readiness program for United we can achieve these many things, like the impor- long practices or stressful Resort. My duties were manag- trators, staff and friends gath- young adult goals with God's help. tance of hand sanitizer or how assignments, we made a lot of ing more than 60 employees in ered to celebrate the occasion to tie the strings of your mask memories that we will carry addition to managing its budget 4. Create economic devel- READY TO SERVE and proudly observed as the around your ears,” Taylor said. with us forever.” class of 2021 marched in while “We learned that change is Booker discussed life les- the Philadelphia band students inevitable. It is not a matter of sons she picked up along the played. Makayla Evans and if but when. Indeed, the world way. Adriana Rush sang for their has changed and we won’t go “We have learned lessons classmates. back, All we can do from here like respect, accountability and Before graduates received on out is our best. And some- responsibility,” Booker said. their diplomas and became times the best we can do is “We have learned a lot and we Philadelphia High School start over. will carry these lessons alumni, they were reminded of “This is precisely what we throughout our lives. shared memories, the good and are about to do. Our time here “Philadelphia High School the bad, in both the valedicto- is spent. But nothing will take has had a big effect on my life. rian’s and salutatorian’s the memories we created over It has taught me many lessons speeches. the years. It is hard to forget and had introduced me to some Valedictorian Emma Tay- these last four years. Yesterday fascinating people, I am thank- lor, daughter of Mark and Amy is now history and tomorrow a ful for the many opportunities Taylor, said the ups and downs mystery. It’s time to leave and Philadelphia High has taught they experienced along the time to find our destiny. And me and will continue to strive way have helped prepare the never forget, it is always a to be my best self. Class of class of 2021 for life. great day to be a Tornado.” 2021. Let’s take these memo- “We made it to our senior Class Salutatorian Mary ries we made and life lessons year and then the unthinkable Ellen Booker, daughter of we learned over these past happened,” Taylor said. “A Melisha Hancock and Thomas 1,363 days and use them to be once-in-a-generation virus Booker, knew to the day how the best scholars, workers and almost prevented us from mak- long her tenure at Philadelphia citizens we can be.” ing it to the finish line. But by High School lasted. this point in our high school “One-thoushand-three-hun- Choctaw Central grads finish well By STEVE SWOGETINSKY possible,” said Wallace, who June. He plans to return in the [email protected] was part of the state champi- fall and attend Mississippi onship cross-country team State University. A rainy day caused while attending Choctaw Cen- “I want to train for the Choctaw Central’s graduation tral. “We have been in school Army as a human resources ceremony to be moved inside from pre-k to 12th grade and specialist,” Jim said. “I decid- from the football field to the this chapter of our lives is ed to get myself together and school gym, but it did not put a finally coming to an end. And I create an opportunity for damper on anyone’s spirits as could not be any more proud to myself.” the class of 2021 graduated walk across this stage.” He thanked all who had an last the night of May 18. Wallace thanked her family, influence on him and his class- Sierra Wallace, daughter of friends and all who supported mates. He talked about how Scottie and Millicent Wallace, her during her time at Choctaw the COVID-19 pandemic had likened her valedictorian Central High School. impacted so many people but it speech to a cross-country race. “Over the last four years, didn’t stop the class of 2021. “It will be hard but we’ll get we have continued to learn “Some people dear to me through it in the fastest time who we are, what we should were lost and it hurts in this continue to do, and what we game called life,” Jim said. will accomplish,” Wallace “There were some who said. “Do not let the fear of thought judgment day had failure deprive you of success. started. I was going to be mad It is my hope my class will because I didn’t get to graduate strive for more even though we and I had come so close. We all go on different paths. We will came so far.” always share the great things And they made it. we had here with our wonder- “Congratulations to class of ful classmates.” 2021. We did it,” Jim said. Class Salutatorian Brannon Chief Cyrus Ben urged the Jim, son of Landon Jim and class of 2021 to always Barbarella Isom, talked about remember where they came how he and his classmates from. grew up during their time at “There will be hurdles,” Choctaw Central. Ben said. “There may be “When we first arrived, we things come along that we may were perceived, mainly me, as not always understand. But rambunctious,” Jim said. “Peo- there is strength in you through ple inspired us along the way, I God and also as a strong intel- obtained humility, honesty and lectual and blessed member of clarity. Today, I still see that the Mississippi Band of members of the class of 2021 Choctaw Indians. Tonight, we are rambunctious but confident are proud of you. and sure of ourselves.” “Congratulations to the Jim said he will be going to class of 2021.” Pastor David Storment basic training for the Army in The Neshoba Democrat, Philadelphia, Miss., May 26, 2021, 9A City’s tornado warning sirens outdated, need to be replaced

By STEVE SWOGETINSKY city’s three sirens is down and The sirens were installed in four wards. docket; Spire west of Posey Avenue [email protected] is in need of a $2,000 repair. 1992 and are nearly 30 years Aldermen voted to have the • Approve the payment of along Highway 19. All three sirens are outdated old. Clark said it would cost siren repaired. It is located on $13,062 to Waggoner Engi- The mayor reported that the Philadelphia’s tornado and need to be replaced, he around $30,000 to replace one the west side of town. They neering for work on the Booker city had received four bids for warning sirens are outdated said. siren. However, he added it is will consider what to do about T. Washington gym renovation a grass-cutting contract for the and need to be replaced, emer- “The tornado sirens are very getting hard to find parts and replacing the other sirens at a project; median of Highway 16 from gency officials told the old and it’s costing the city a lot people who know how to work later meeting. • Approve $175 to sponsor McDonald’s to the city limits. Philadelphia Mayor and Board of money in maintenance,” on the old sirens. In other matters, aldermen an ad for Landry Payne in the That would also include pick- of Aldermen recently. Clark said. “Every time we Alderman Jim Fulton sug- voted to: upcoming Miss Hospitality ing up litter. Aldermen will Fire Chief Pierce Clark told turn around, we are having to gested the city consider puting • Approve the minutes from program; and, vote on the matter during their aldermen during the board’s work on them.” new sirens in each of the city’s the past meeting and the claims • Approve a road bore by C- June 1 meeting. May 18 meeting that one of the Union woman charged with felony amount of crystal meth By DUNCAN DENT Choctaw, the authorities said. controlled Clark. he said. substance believed to be crys- [email protected] Martha M. Anding, 66, substance, A Neshoba County Deputy The traffic stop was made tal methamphetamine. 11371 Highway 15 south, said Nesho- initiated a traffic stop at about near the intersection of High- Anding was booked on an A Union woman was Union, was arrested and ba County 3 a.m. on a Silver Toyota way 16 west and Industrial $8,100 bond. She posted bond charged with a felony amount charged with careless driving, Sheriff Eric Highlander near Industrial Drive. The driver was identi- the following day, Thursday, of crystal meth in the wee no proof of liability insurance, Drive, Clark said. fied as Anding. May 20. hours Wednesday morning on possession of paraphernalia Martha M. “The Toyota was observed The traffic stop netted a Highway 16 west near and felony possession of a Anding driving in a careless manner,” felony amount of controlled 4 students awarded Yates Companies scholarships Four local students have for W.G. Yates & Sons Con- W.G. Yates & Sons Construc- Companies, Inc. received $4,000 scholarships struction Co., Inc., and his tion Co., Inc., which is a part • Ethan Wright graduated from The Yates Companies, father works for Edwards of The Yates Companies, Inc. from Neshoba Central High Inc. Electric Service, LLC, both of • Lauren Pope graduated School this spring and plans to Those students are: which are a part of The Yates from Neshoba Central High major in business administra- • Lathan Johnson graduated Companies, Inc. School this spring and plans to tion. Ethan is the son of Chad from Neshoba Central High • Reese Page graduated major in nursing. Lauren is the and Andrea Wright. Ethan’s School this spring and plans to from Neshoba Central High daughter of Jody and Sarah mother works for Edwards major in welding. Lathan is the School this spring. Reese is the Pope. Lauren’s father works Electric Service, LLC, which son of Nathan and Amy John- daughter of Joe and Kim Page. for Yates Services, LLC, is a part of The Yates Compa- son. Lathan’s mother works Reese’s mother works for which is a part of The Yates nies, Inc.

local law enforcement,” Clark Clark said they believe the Chase said. “When we called they gun Gullet used was likely stolen came very quickly to respond. and was acquired when he stole They were a great help.” one of the two pickups. Continued from page 7A In addition to the KCSO, the Gullet was transported by and saw it pulling out of a drive- Philadelphia Police Department, Neshoba EMS for treatment. way acting erratically, they Mississippi Highway Patrol, Clark said he does not know his attempted to make the stop.” Mississippi Department of condition but said he was trans- The chase ended in the Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, ported to the University of Mis- Spring Creek community at the Neshoba County Emergency sissippi Medical Center in Jack- intersection of Road 567 and Management, and more Sheriff’s son where he remained under Road 624 where the driver lost deputies responded to the scene. MBI guard Tuesday morning. control and stalled in a ditch on They then notified residents in Oktibbeha County deputies Road 567. the area and quickly formed a arrested Gullett on charges of “The driver exited the pickup perimeter for containment, burglary of a dwelling and stalk- according to Clark. ing early last month. and opened fire on the Sheriff’s Gullet deputy,” Clark said. “After an “The K-9 was on track quick- Gullett was apprehended exchange of gunfire, the felon ly and made short work of find- there in the Adaton community ing the felon,” Clark said. for the theft of a green Chevrolet after being spotted by an off-duty escaped into the wooded area pickup in Leflore County earlier near the intersection.” The investigation revealed deputy. OCSD says Gullet is the silver Toyota Tacoma was on Friday. Clark said that truck originally from North Carolina The Kemper County Sher- had been recovered at an apart- iff’s Office was quick to respond reported stolen from Oktibbeha and may have spent time in County. ment complex in Oktibbeha Georgia. with their K-9 Unit, Clark said. County. “We had a lot of support from Gullet was also responsible

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

The Philadelphia Public School District is accepting requests for proposals for the following contractual services:

School Psychometrist To provide Special Education Evaluations, Gifted Evaluations, Consultative Services, and Report Writing Occupational and Physical Therapists To provide evaluations and therapy for students with disabilities who have gross and fine motor deficits School Psychologist To provide Psychological Evaluations, Consultative Services, and Report Writing

Please ensure that the proposal includes the specific services offered, along with hourly rates. Also, note that travel and sustenance are not permissible. Requests for proposals will be accepted until the close of business on May 7, 2020.

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The Neshoba Democrat, Philadelphia, Miss., May 26, 2021, 1B Cheatham’s family syrups key in meals By SARAH KATHRYN WATKINS [email protected]

ekota Cheatham has D been spending weekends poolside with her 1-year-old daughter Roma Jane and hus- band Daniel. She and her husband were high school sweethearts. The Cheethams live in Philadelphia close to both his family and her own. "It's a blessing that we all live close together," Cheatham said. Cheatham works at East Central Community College, where she teaches biology. She enjoys her working atmosphere and teaching older students because of their independence. Cheatham also runs the retail side of Anthony's Syrup Co., which is the business of her mother and father, John and Renee Anthony. The family original syrup recipes were passed down through the gener- ations. Cheatham said one of the recipes was named after her when she was born, and she is hoping to develop one to be named for her daughter. Cheatham likes to learn new recipes with the family syrups. For example, Cheatham uses her a recipe known as Uncle John’s Molasses in her glazed brussels sprout recipe. One day she plans to do a cookbook about the different ways to use molasses and cane syrup for cooking. One way she likes to cook with those ingredi- ents is by using them as rubs for meats. Cheatham grew up watching her grandmother, Mattie Jane Myers, cook. However, Cheatham said she never really put her cooking skills to the test until she moved to Starkville for school. That is when she learned how to cook different types of food. Cheatham said her daughter loves pesto pasta and a flatbread pizza Cheatham makes also using pesto. The Cheatham Dekota Cheatham and daughter Roma Jane family also enjoys having friends and family over for crawfish boils. CHICKEN PESTO stantly. Add drained noodles • 1 tbsp Vanilla extract greasing/flouring them. In This summer, the Cheathams SALAD COOK OF and chicken back to pan with • 2 2/3 Cup + 2 tbsp. All stand mixer, beat butter until plan on going to the lake in their • Rotini pasta sauce. Mix together and Purpose Flour creamy. Add oil and sugar boat. Cheatham will still be • 8 ounce jar of Pesto THE WEEK sprinkle with grated parme- • 1 tbsp baking powder and beat until all ingredients teaching this summer, but the • 1 cup of Heavy cream san. Warm until Parmesan is • 1 tsp salt are well-combined and classes will be online, she said. (may add more as needed) moment and remove pan melted. • 1 cup milk (room temper- creamy. Be sure to scrape The family is happy that the • 2-3 Chicken breast from eye. Remove chicken ature) down the sides of the bowl weather is warm, and they are • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan from pan and cut into cubes. MAPLE PECAN CAKE • 6 eggs (room tempera- occasionally and then stir in getting to watch their daughter • Salt and Pepper Turn the stove eye back on to WITH ICING ture) vanilla extract. In a separate enjoy spending time at the pool While pasta cooks, season low heat. In the cooled pan, Cake: bowl, whisk flour, baking and being outdoors with them. chicken with salt and pepper. add pesto and heavy cream. • 6 tbsp Unsalted Butter Preheat oven to 350 and powder and salt. Turn mixer Heat olive oil in pan and sear (Be careful not to scorch it.) (room temperature) prepare cake pans by lining to a medium speed and alter- chicken until it's completely Allow sauce to simmer on low • 2/3 cup Vegetable Oil the bottom with parchment done. Turn the stove off for a for 2-3 minutes, stirring con- • 2 cup Sugar and generously See COOK, page 2B Just Among Friends By MARIANNE ENOCHS ~ Ann Stubbs, the aunt of both [email protected] Holy Cross Catholic girls were co-hostesses. Church held a Baccalaureate Red and white cloths in dif- Spring is the season for Service for its graduates dur- ferent patterns covered tables music students to show how ing mass on Sunday morning. on the spacious porch. Center- much they have learned during It was particularly special pieces of colorful flowers in a year of lessons and practice. because Father Augustine, our straw hats with a sign decorat- Mrs. Sue Lewis, an experi- former priest who had been ed with a black mortarboard enced music teacher, presented part of their lives for several above the words, “Congrats her students in two recitals. years, celebrated the mass in Grad.” Each place was marked The first recital was the the absence of Father Darnis. by a candy filled jar with a Senior Recital on April 25 at The seniors performed all of mortarboard lid and a quote Holy Cross Catholic Church the lay leader parts of the serv- from Dr. Seuss’s book, “Oh, presenting Emma Taylor and ice and Father A delivered a The Places You'll Go,” printed Mary Kate Moran who are great homily which also gener- on a souvenir place card which graduating seniors at Philadel- ated a few laughs. Emma Tay- said, phia High School and Neshoba lor sang “How Great Thou “You’re going great places! Central respectively. Both girls Art” in her beautiful voice. Her Today is your day! Your moun- have taken lessons for several sister, Maggie sang the “Ave tain is waiting…so get on your years from Mrs. Lewis. Emma Maria” which was also lovely. way!” performed selections from her The congregation enjoyed Refreshments were served repertoire of vocal music both hymns. from a Nacho Bar, an Ice which showcased her lovely Emily Moran, who had Cream and Cookie table, and a voice. Mary Kate displayed taught these students in the S’Mores station for making her special talent playing sev- CCD classes for many years, their own. The cookies were eral compositions on the piano. read each senior’s name and a shaped like women’s hats It was a fun, relaxed recital brief bio. A reception was held complete with tiny flowers on which the girls enjoyed. A in the parish hall following the the brim. Emily Berry won reception for family and service where guests enjoyed a first prize for Best Hat and friends who attended was held delightful variety of delectable Runner-Up was Mary Kate afterward in the parish hall. foods. They also viewed each Moran. The guests wore num- A second recital was held senior's memorabilia table bers on their hats and everyone on the first of May at the First which was so interesting and voted by paper ballots for the Baptist Church which included colorful. winners. Everyone seemed to all of Mrs. Lewis’s students. It The seniors are: Emily enjoy being together on such a was also an informal event in Berry, Sofia Euyoque, Aaron happy occasion. which the students performed Le, Mary Kate Moran, Anh ~ for their audience of family Nguyen, and Emma Taylor. Evie Fortenberry set a new and friends. Awards and cer- Congratulations and best wish- AR record at Neshoba Central tificates were given by Mrs. es to each of them. Elementary School this year. Lewis along with several gold ~ This fifth grader ended her cups for those who accumulat- The invitation read “Join us school year with a grand total ed 15 points. It was a beautiful for a Porch Party at Gigi’s hon- of 962.6 Accelerated Reader day for the recital and there oring Emma Taylor & Mary See FRIENDS, page 2B was a large audience.. Kate Moran on Saturday, May Participants were: Layla 15 at 4:00.” Guests were asked Loper, Ava Byars, Reese to wear their favorite decorat- Call in your news to McKay, Caroline Lee, Maggie ed hats for a hat contest. Just Among Friends, Taylor, Taylor Allen, Hob “Gigi” is Regina Hicks who 601-656-4000, Carlton, Kia Stanton, Ben is Mary Kate Moran’s grand- Weir, Anna Beth Kilgore, Lily mother and was one of the or mail it to the Democrat, Hicks, Kamryn Kabore, Pey- hostesses for the occasion. P.O. Box 30, ton Dean, Wes LeBlanc, and Laura Gipson Kilpatrick, Philadelphia, 39350; Charlie Moran. Emma’s grandmother, and [email protected] 2B, The Neshoba Democrat, Philadelphia, Miss., May 26, 2021 Of Local Interest

NESHOBA COUNTY designed to serve those chil- security statement, DHS FAIR EXHIBIT HALL dren with the most academic/ statement, etc.) SIGN UP developmental needs, and • Property Tax Card, Come by the MSU Exten- will be 4 years old on or Property Deed, or other doc- sion Service-Neshoba Coun- before September 1, 2021. ument that states the residen- ty office and pick up your The classes will begin and cy property’s entry forms, entry tags and end to coincide with the reg- Section, Township, and exhibitor number for the ular school term at Neshoba Range. Neshoba County Fair Exhibit County Schools. Participat- C. The child’s certified Hall. Youth ages 8-18 can ing students’ parents will be birth certificate from Missis- enter items in the categories required to provide trans- sippi State Department of of fresh fruits and vegeta- portation to and from the Health Vital Records (601- bles, field crops, food preser- center. As other students in 206-8200) (child must be 4 vation, food-nutrition, the school district, pre-k stu- years of age on or before posters, and arts and crafts. dents will be offered break- September 1, 2021), Adult categories include fasts and lunches by the D. The child’s social secu- New Choctaw Sportsplex unveiled Monday fresh fruits and vegetables, Neshoba County School Dis- rity card, field crops, food preserva- trict Food Services. E. The child’s MS certifi- The new recreation sports complex at Lake Pushmataha was officially named the Choctaw tion, and cultural arts. The Registration and testing cate of immunization com- Sportsplex in a ceremony Monday. Pictured are Tribal Chief Cyrus Ben, 2019-2021 Choctaw deadline to pick up your will be conducted from 8:30 pliance form (Form no. 121) entry forms, tags and a.m.-2 p.m,, on May 19 – 21. checked and signed, Princess Elisah Jimmie, Choctaw Tribal Council Members, Tribal Recreation Staff, Construc- exhibitor number is Friday, We ask that one parent attend F. CDIB (if applicable). tion Management Staff and members of the Tribal Community gather together for the July 16. Call 601-656-4011 with the child being tested. Choctaw Sportsplex unveiling. or come by the Extension To register a child for the HIGH SCHOOL REUNION Service office in the Nesho- pre-k program, guardians Philadelphia High School ba County Coliseum for must provide the following Class of 1980 is holding their more information. documents: 40-year reunion Saturday, Two (2) of the following June 12 at Bridges the CEMETERY FUND proofs of residency: Venue. $50 per individuals or Please mail all donations • IF RENTING/LEAS- $100 for couples. Contact for Old Pearl Valley Baptist ING: Current notarized offi- Gilbert Vowell 601-416- Church Cemetery Fund to cial home/apartment 1181. Mrs. Joan Gamblin at 12220 lease/rental agreement with Marty Stuart Drive Philadel- length of lease and Parent’s THOMAS FAMILY phia, MS 39350. or Guardian’s name included REUNION OF NESHOBA COUNTY on lease/rental agreement The descendants of HOMECOMING (THIS MUST BE ONE OF William Washington and You are invited to become a “2020 Dream Builder” for our youth by Mt. Olive Baptist Church THE PROOFS IF LEASING Lena Catherina Phillips supporting the future of our boys & girls through club programs such as: in the Stephens Town Com- OR RENTING and one of Thomas, whose children are munity will be having a the following #3-#6) James Allen Thomas, Homecoming/Memorial • Filed Homestead Power Hour (Tutoring) William Melton Thomas, service Sunday May 30th Exemption application form Albert Miles Thomas, John Mentoring Program starting at 10:30. After the OR current mortgage docu- Marion Thomas, Mary Susan Healthy Habits/Choosing the Best service we will have a fel- ment or property deed Thomas Brantley, and Dock Passport to Manhood/Smart Girls lowship dinner. If you have • Valid driver’s license Kelly Thomas will hold the Money Matters/Field Trips/Activities loved ones buried in the OR voter identification card Annual Thomas Family • Current utility bill After-School Program (City & County Schools): cemetery, we would like for Reunion at the home place of you to come and be a part of (dated within 60 days) show- William & Alpha Thomas at 150+ children attend each day our service. Everyone that ing the service location with Madden, Mississippi on Sat- All-Day Summer Enrichment Program will be staying please bring parent’s or guardian’s name urday, June 12, 2021 at 11:30 200+ children attend each day your favorite dish of food. listed (acceptable bills: elec- AM. We hope each of you We will have a great time in tricity, gas, water, or landline will plan to come and bring a Your donation is so appreciated and should be made payable to: the Lords House. Joe Beck- telephone) dish and your lawn chair. If ham 601-416-5896 • Automobile registration you have any old pictures or receipt other family information that “Boys & Girls Club of Neshoba County” NESHOBA CENTRAL • Any other document that you can share, this will be a P.O. Box 313 PRE-K will objectively and unequiv- great contribution in prepara- Philadelphia, MS 39350 The Pre-Kindergarten ocally establish that the par- tion of a Thomas Family Program is located at the ent or guardian resides with- Book. We look forward to For more info on how you can invest in our children, call Neshoba County School Dis- in the school district, and in enjoying a day of food, fun the case of a student living 601-656-4343. trict, Office of Federal Pro- and fellowship with each of grams/Pre-K building at with a legal guardian who is you. We look forward to see- For program info/enroll a child, call Jermaine Harris, County Unit 1125 Golf Course Road. a bona fide resident of the ing each of you since we Director, 601-880-6322. Students are screened for school district. (Official gov- were not able to gather last enrollment by a pre-kinder- ernment documentation – i.e. year. garten test. The program is current tax year return, social

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Continued from page 1B nate adding the dry ingredi- Flavored Syrup • cubed bacon ents and milk to the butter • 1/4 cup light brown sugar mixture making sure that all Beat butter with electric • 3 spoonfuls of Uncle ingredients are well combined mixer until creamy. Sprinkle John's Molasses before adding the next. Be salt over butter and combine. • 1 tbsp Coconut oil sure to start and end with Gradually add powdered • Chopped Pecans (option- flour. In a separate bowl use a sugar about 1/2 cup at a time, al) mixer to beat egg whites to making sure it is completely • Minced rosemary peak texture. Carefully fold mixed before adding more. • Roasted Brussels sprouts egg whites into batter being With mixer on medium-low careful not to overmix. Pour speed, add heavy cream one To roast Brussels sprouts, mixture into cake pans and tablespoon at a time. Add heat pan to 400. Half sprouts cook for 35-40 minutes, or Maple syrup. Once ingredi- and lay out on pan. Toss in until they pass the toothpick ents are well incorporated, olive oil, salt, and pepper. test. Allow cakes to cool com- increase speed to high and Cook until lightly browned pletely before icing them. beat for 30 seconds. and Vanil- (about 20 minutes) For glaze: la Extract and stir together. add coconut oil to a hot skillet. Icing: Ice cooled cakes, putting When melted, add bacon • 2 cups unsalted butter chopped pecans between each pieces. Brown bacon and add (room temperature) layer and on the top of the minced shallots. After 1 • 1/2 tsp salt cake. Add a drizzle of minute, add brown sugar and • 6 cups powdered sugar Anthone's syrup over the top. molasses. Cook until bubbles • 6 tbsp heavy cream are dime-size. Add rosemary • 2 tbsp vanilla extract GLAZED BRUSSEL and pecans to finish. Toss • 1/2 cup chopped pecans SPORUTS sprouts with glaze and serve. • 3 tbsp Anthone's Maple • 2 shallots, minced

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Continued from page 1B points! This was the highest in lunch! happy to meet the congrega- NCES history. ~ tion when she was introduced Her fifth grade teachers The congregation of First by the pastor with her family. treated her to a steak lunch United Methodist Church cele- Scarlett’s grandparents are from Ronnie's Steak and Grill. brated the baptism of little Bill and Janice Griffin and Her teachers are Mandy Cogh- Scarlett Day Vowell on May David and Brenda Vowell. Her lan, Robin McClellan, Crystal 16 administered by the Rev. parents are Craig and Melody McKinney, and Tena Chris Young. Scarlett looked Vowell. Her big sister, Mary Reynolds. I think it is safe to angelic in a beautiful white Laurence, was present during say that Evie enjoyed her dress and shoes. She seemed the ceremony and her late brother Wyatt was present in memory. After church, the family ate lunch together at a local restau- rant before attending Janice Griffin’s art show in Newton with works by her art students. Mary Laurence had several of her paintings on display. It was a wonderful day for the fami- ly! ~ Congratulations to Steve and Jenny Lynn Wilkerson who celebrated their 42nd Wedding Anniversary on May 19. They are one of our favorite couples! The Neshoba Democrat, Philadelphia, Miss., May 26, 2021, 3B

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It’’ss t emi toto fl !y “ —ToTom Williams, President, Meridian Regional Airport Twow round-trip flights daily to Houston. Book now at MeridianAirport.com or United.com 4B, The Neshoba Democrat, Philadelphia, Miss., May 26, 2021 Kilpatrick enjoys successful first season By STEVE SWOGETINSKY a few more hats. director. what he learned from them dur- [email protected] “Our baseball team far After graduation in 2014, he ing his first season as a head exceeded my expectations when attended East Central Commu- coach, Colt Kilpatrick’s first season we first started back in January,” nity College and got a degree in Kilpatrick is married to his as head baseball coach at Kem- Kilpatrick said. “I am going to electrical technology. He later wife, Dakota, who he first met per Academy ended with his be busy this summer but not attended William Carey Univer- when they were freshmen in team making it to the second quite as busy as during the sity in Hattiesburg where he got high school. They have been round of the playoffs and finish- school year. We are looking to a degree in health, PE and recre- married five years and have two ing with an 11-8 record. go further in the playoffs next ation. He finished in 2020 and sons, Senton and Jhett. They Kilpatrick grew up in Laurel year. We are playing a summer started to work at Kemper live on a farm on family land Hill and went to Neshoba Cen- schedule in June. And we have Academy. between House and tral where he played baseball. our athletes lifting weights “I have a passion for coach- Collinsville. After they got started, Kem- Monday, Tuesday and Thursday ing and preparing young people When he isn’t working, he per Academy had a seven-game during the summer.” for their futures,” Kilpatrick likes to hunt and fish. Senton is winning streak going. This led Last year, Kilpatrick taught said. “I want to have an impact old enough to start helping pre- to them tying for the district health classes and elementary on the kids’ lives, not just on the pare hunting sites. championship and carried them school physical education. He field but off the field as well.” He has been going to the through the first round of the will be doing that next year Kilpatrick played under Neshoba County Fair all of his playoffs. Kilpatrick is now get- along with being an assistant coaches Brian Jones and Justin life. His family owns cabin No. ting ready for the next school football coach and taking on the Colt Kilpatrick and son Fenton Kilpatrick Stovall while at Neshoba Cen- 393. He loves the horse races. year in which he will be wearing duties as the school’s athletic tral. He said he used a lot of Philadelphia High School students honored for academics By JOHN LEE Principal’s and Superintendent’s • Christapher Coburn • Charlie Perkins • Aayanna Coleman [email protected] List.” • Kelian Coburn • Kelendria Roberson • Jayanna Coleman 9th Grade: • Katelyn Entrekin • Jamarqus Stewart • Alandaesia Culberson • Charmaine Manzano Philadelphia High School Principal’s List Award • Keyon McCarty • Krislyn Warren • Markasia Dupree • Niasia Moore students who excelled academi- Winners: • Chrislyn McGowan • Teonna Gadson • Zavien Spencer cally and in citizenship were • Kawan Powell 10th Grade: • Kamary Houston • Margaret Taylor honored during an awards cere- 7th Grade: • Lucy Ray • Ariel Burnside • Kam’bree Houston mony on May 18. Da’Nasia Spencer • Kensleigh Shields • Jaiden Burnside • Mason McCann 10th Grade: The ceremony was held at • Alecia Rush • Destinee Spencer • Haven Coburn • Genesis Osby • Zariyah Jackson Philadelphia High School and • Melody Suttles • Tre’Vious Talley • Portland Hayes • Skylar Plummer • Jahendrick Evans recognized students ranging • Kendalyn Avery • Bre’Lon Tanksley • Kendall Moore • Sunshine Spivey from seventh grade through 12th • Ka’terial Moore • Trinity Towner • London Moore 11th Grade: grade. • Attallah Seales Superintendent’s List • Marcus Beamon Kimberly Jackson, adminis- • Christany Spencer 9th Grade: 11th Grade: Award Winners: • Hailey Donald trator at Philadelphia High • Giselle Spurlock • Isaiah Autry • Layla Carter • David Fowler School, said parents, representa- • Kemya Thomas • Emily Booker • Kamry Coleman 7th Grade: • Elizabeth Gonzalez tives from colleges and universi- • LaJaden Tyler • Katelyn Burnside • Kenterrious Everson • Victoria Clements • Robert “Trey” Posey ties, community organizations • Jada Thames • Patience Chinn • Jada Gray • Aja Dupree • Kameron Tucker and partners were invited to • Kiristen McGowan • Myrehnia Clemons • Paris Hantzis • Rebekah Storment attend. • Korbyen Houston • Carleigh Edwards • Baley Massey 12th Grade “Several students, many of • Javonah Johnson • Brooke Leader • T’Kenzley Moore 8th Grade: • Mary Ellen Booker them being seniors, were award- • Nicholas Walker • Jacquaysia Mitchell • Nathan Overstreet • Emma Creel • Kara Daly ed scholarships, certificates of • Jahkre Moore • Ruthie Storment • Alexandria Hudson • Kaiya Tucker achievement, medallions and 8th Grade: • Kabria Moore • Danajah Willis • Malorie Little • Emma Taylor pins,” Jackson said. “These stu- • Bryson Boler • Kyleigh Moore • Abby Peeples dents are now on our official • Ladarrius Clemons • Rayleigh Parkison 12th Grade: • Sarah Renee Richardson Celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week responsibly By JAMES L. CUMMINGS after fishing and after touching thing until next week. And it is ducing them to activities that Service. al Fishing and Boating Week Special to the Democrat any public surfaces. Stay home discipline in the equality of are wholesome and result in a Participation in fishing and while you still can! if you are sick or have any men–for all men are equal greater appreciation of the boating week events actually And finally, another quote National Fishing and Boat- symptoms of COVID-19. before fish.” world around them, not helps fund efforts to conserve from President Herbert ing Week is June 5 through Let’s look at a few quotes And President Dwight D. become hostile to it. And there our natural waterways. A por- Hoover, “Fishing is much June 13, 2021, which is the per- regarding fishing... Eisenhower said, “The prob- is no better time than the pres- tion of all fishing tackle and more than fish. It is the great fect time to celebrate President Herbert Hoover lems of juvenile delinquency ent to introduce them to fish- license sales fund the conser- occasion when we may return Mississippi’s bountiful fish- once said, “To go fishing is the decrease in direct proportion to ing. vation of our nation’s water- to the fine simplicity of our eries and other aquatic chance to wash one’s soul with the opportunities of our young Mississippi is blessed with ways through a program called forefathers.” resources, as well as relax. A pure air, with the rush of the people to enjoy outlets for their farm ponds, reservoirs, oxbow the Sport Fish Restoration Pro- few reminders if you plan on brook, or with the shimmer of energies in sports...I have lakes, rivers, and streams. We gram. James L. Cummins is exec- fishing or boating. Check both sun on blue water. It brings observed the resourcefulness are also the beneficiaries of During National Fishing utive director of Wildlife Mis- state and local town/city regu- meekness and inspiration from and stability of young who good fisheries management by and Boating Week, I encour- sissippi, a non-profit, conser- lations. Keep a 6-foot social the decency of nature, charity have had an opportunity to the Mississippi Department of age you to carry your son, vation organization founded to distance between yourself and toward tackle-makers, learn how to take care of them- Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, daughter, niece, nephew, or conserve, restore, and enhance others. Do not touch public patience toward fish, a mock- selves...as fishermen.” Some- the U.S. Fish and Wildlife other young person fishing. fish, wildlife, and plant surfaces, such as benches or ery of profits and egos, a quiet- times I wonder if many of the Service, the USDA Natural The values it will instill will resources throughout Missis- water fountains. Wash your ing of hate, a rejoicing that you problems of our young people Resources Conservation Serv- last a lifetime. And there is no sippi. Their web site is hands thoroughly before and do not have to decide a darned could not be solved by intro- ice, and the USDA Forest better way to celebrate Nation- www.wildlifemiss.org.

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