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www.northsidesun.com 10,120 Paid Circulation; 25.300 Readership For 41 Years, Covering Northeastnorthside Jackson, Madison and Ridgeland Two Sections, 20 Pages,sun 75 Cents, Thursday, July 9, 2009 MILLIONS NEEDED FOR UPGRADE Age causing havoc with infrastructure By ANTHONY WARREN repairs. sive sinkhole under Ridgewood Road and storm drain are usually last on the list, while Sun Staff Writer “Normally, during a dry period, we average blocked two lanes of traffic for several months. breaks like the ones that occurred on YEARS OF EXPOSURE to the elements about five breaks a day,” said Public Works Fortification and Old Canton are top priority. took its toll on more Jackson infrastructure Deputy Director David Willis. “Most of the MUCH OF the 42-inch main crumbled, forc- Once a rupture is identified, the city contacts recently when two water mains ruptured under time, we can put a repair clamp on the break, ing the city to spend $1.3 million on a special Mississippi 811, formerly Mississippi One Call, roadways on the Northside. but when the pipe completely breaks, we have “sock” to reinforce what was left of the line. a service that helps crews locate underground Last week, water lines burst under to cut out the damaged portion and install a new City engineers say the sock, once it hardened, utilities and gas lines before they dig. That Fortification Street and Old Canton Road, send- section.” will last for 40 years. After repairs were made to process, Willis said, usually takes about four ing mounds of asphalt flying through the air and New sections of pipe had to be installed at that project, another sinkhole formed about 150 hours. Once officials determine that it’s safe to revealing a major issue that Mayor Harvey both the Old Canton and Foritification sites. feet north of the site, also on Ridgewood. dig, the repairs can take five and half hours or Johnson Jr. and the new city council will have “Probably 90 percent of the breaks are due to Ridgewood is one of the busiest thorough- longer, depending on the job. to face in the next four years. Yazoo Clay,” Willis added. He said the pipe’s fares in Northeast Jackson. Recent traffic The department has set aside approximately The capital city needs an estimated $76 mil- age is exacerbated when the bothersome clay counts provided by the Mississippi Department $300,000 in the 2008-09 fiscal year budget for lion to upgrade the city’s water and sewer sys- shrinks and swells following extreme dry and of Transportation show that the four-lane road overtime. At the end of May, 90 percent of those tem, which in some places is nearing the 100- wet conditions. sees as many as 21,000 vehicles a day. funds had been spent. The materials budget sits year mark. (The Fortification pipe was installed In addition to those breaks, Jackson has been “When a break is reported, a supervisor at $700,000. At the end of May, about 74 per- in 1928, and the one on Old Canton was put in plagued by a number of other infrastructure fail- assesses it and prioritizes it based on the back- cent of that budget was used up. the ground in 1962.) To make matters worse, ures, including a well-publicized collapse of a log at the time. We have to check out all of Public Works has exhausted its materials and sewer main near Jackson Academy’s main them,” Willis said. Smaller cracks that cause a PUBLIC Works Director Thelman Boyd overtime budgets used to fund the emergency entrance last August. The break created a mas- trickle of water to run down the road into a (See UPGRADES, Page 8A) Hotty toddy Supreme court could hear tower arguments in fall THE MISSISSIPPI for two of them as well. Supreme Court could hear Peden declined to comment arguments as early as this fall on the specifics of the case, but regarding the construction of a did say construction continues 13-story tower and parking on the $60 million tower and garage in Ridgeland. its nearby parking garage. He In May, Steve Smith, an said most of the exterior work attorney for ZONE, Zoning on the controversial structures Ordinances Need has already been completed. Enforcement, filed a brief of appellants asking the court to SMITH BELIEVES devel- overturn the decision of a opers are thumbing their noses Madison circuit judge to allow at the court by allowing the the construction of the 200 project to continue with a deci- Renaissance Building to move sion still pending. He pointed forward. to several cases where appel- And about four weeks ago, late judges have required James Peden, who represents structures to be torn down H.C. Bailey, the Madison despite being approved in County Land Company, and lower courts. other named parties, asked the In Drews v. City of judicial body for a 30-day Hattiesburg, “the court was extension to file a response to faced with an appeal from a ZONE’s 51-page argument. zoning decision of the city of “The briefs are being pre- Hattiesburg which bears strik- Rebel Reunion scheduled pared in due time,” he said. ing similarity to the subject “We requested and obtained a decisions of the city of The Central Mississippi Ole Miss Club will present the food as well as a cash bar plus various kids activities. A 30-day extension because of Ridgeland in the case at bar.” annual “Rebel Reunion” party on Tuesday, July 14, at silent auction fund-raiser will be held and merchandise the complexity of the matter.” The brief states that Drews, the Mississippi Trade Mart in downtown Jackson fea- will be available for purchase from the Ole Miss He said extensions are a com- a developer, petitioned turing Ole Miss Head Football Coach Houston Nutt, Bookstore booth along with other vendors at the event. mon practice among attorneys, Hattiesburg for variances “for Head Baseball Coach Mike Bianco, Head Women’s For more information contact Erica Stutzman, presi- adding that Smith has asked (See TOWER, Page 8A) Basketball Coach Renee Ladner, and Athletic Director dent, at 601-500-0707; John Raines, vice president, Pete Boone, plus other athletic coaches and officials. 601-594-4558; or Glen Waddle, 601-506-3186. Planning The social hour begins at 5 p.m., with the program the event are (from left, back) Burton Doss, Michael starting at 6:30 p.m. Tickets for the Rebel Reunion are Russ, Clarence Webster, Nic Lott, Glen Waddle, John Strong-arm robbery $20 for adults and $10 for kids age five to 18 and will Raines, Jet Hollingsworth, William Gates; (front) be available at the door. No advance tickets are Ginger Daniels, Marion Culver, Erica Stutzman, required. Admission to the Rebel Reunion includes Candie Simmons, Katie Gilchrist. reported at restaurant A STRONG-ARM robbery scene on foot. The case is still and rape were among crimes under investigation. police were looking into recent- Police say an underage girl Market’s operation hours limited ly on the Northside. was raped on June 27, but the On June 26, a man was incident wasn’t reported to WHEN IT FIRST opened, the new the market’s operating times from six days for the new facility, but only $2.4 million robbed at the Lone Star authorities until June 29, after Mississippi Farmers Market was touted as to three days a week and to reduce its was used. Steakhouse and Saloon at 6010 her mother found out. The com- a place that would offer more convenient hours to seven hours a day, from 8 a.m. to Director of Marketing Andy Prosser I-55 North. The incident plainant told police that she was hours for Northsiders who could swing in 3 p.m. said the decision to cut back on hours was occurred at approximately 1:20 visiting her boyfriend at the and pick up their favorite fresh fruits and When the market kicked off its busy made to help farmers who needed to p.m. Precinct Four Officer Parham Pointe Apartments in vegetables after work. season on June 13, it again was opened spend more time in their fields to stock the Robby Huff said a man was at the 5000 block of Ridgewood But for the past two years, residents only three days a week. facility. “Our thinking is that we’re here Maywood Mart, when two Road. stopping by during their afternoon com- The 18,000-square-foot market was for the farmers,” he said. “There’s no way black males approached him Her boyfriend stepped out for mute have had to settle for cold-storage constructed four years ago and was sur- they can farm and be at market six days a and asked for a ride. a moment at approximately 5 and canned produce from their local gro- rounded by controversy from residents week.” “The man said sure and he p.m., when his friend, a man cery store. That’s because the farmers and farmers who didn’t want to relocate drove them to the Lone Star,” she knew by first name only, market closes at three o’clock. from the previous location on Woodrow HE SAID MDAC conducts a survey of Huff said. “When they got to grabbed her and raped her. The After opening for six days a week dur- Wilson Drive. Some believed that it department-certified farmers each year to the parking lot, (the suspects) victim’s age wasn’t released to ing its first year on High Street, the would be cheaper to improve the old mar- determine the best operating hours for the demanded money.” The two the Sun, but the suspect was Mississippi Department of Agriculture ket than build a new one. Nevertheless, market. So far, vendors have decided that didn’t have any weapons, but said to be 38 years old. Huff and Commerce (MDAC) decided to cut the state Legislature allocated $4 million (See MARKET, Page 7A) the victim complied. And after didn’t know if a suspect had taking the cash, the two fled the been picked up in the case. Tim Meeks named new headmaster INDEX

of Veritas School JULY 2009 TIM MEEKS has been ter led us to the conclusion that appointed headmaster of the he was a great candidate and a Classifieds ______9A Veritas School. A resident of great choice. We are glad he Madison, Meeks was named accepted this position.” Crossword ______6B interim headmaster in March Meeks’ own children have Devotional Page_____10A of 2008. attended The Veritas School “It has been very exciting for the past eight years. During Editorial, Opinions____ 4A and rewarding to be involved that time he began to take an Facts ______5A in the day-to-day decisions of active role in the school’s Gardening Glimpses___7B running the school and helping activities, first with the provide an environment of school’s annual fund-raiser General News_____1-12A Photo by Beth Buckley Christian education in the called “Fiddlin’ on the Farm.” Obituaries______11A Jackson area,” Meeks said. After several years volunteer- 10 northside sun may 2006 11 Corner pharmacy “He knows how to relate to ing in support of that event, he School News ______1-4B A CVS pharmacy is under construction at 1014 Highway students as well as parents,” was selected as its chairperson. On Social ______5-8B 51N in Madison. The building will be 11,945 square feet. said Stuart Clarke, chairman It was then that he began seek- Exterior materials will be of EIFS with a single-ply roof. and a founding member of the ing a way to find a full-time newsstands Vol. 42, No. 38 Completion is expected in late September according to Wade school board. “His consistency position at the school. In July now Ellis, project manager with Halstead Contractors LLC. and performance as headmas- (See MEEKS, Page 2A) Page 2A THE NORTHSIDE SUN, JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI Thursday, July 9, 2009 Construction continuing at Lost Rabbit development Estate Sale

By ANTHONY WARREN Saturday, July 11, 2009 Sun Staff Writer 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. DESPITE being delayed earlier this year as a result of 204 Sweet Gum Rd., Forest Point Subdivision, Brandon, MS inclement weather, officials (off Spillway Rd) say significant progress has been made on the Lost Rabbit development in Madison. Antiques including Marble Top Table and Oak dresser with mirror, Cut “Construction continues on Glass, Heisey, Nippon, Porcelain, Limoges and Haviland China, Elegant Lost Rabbit with the town center and marina areas near- Stemware, Books, MS artists (Malcolm Norwood/Ethel Mohammed) and MS ing completion,” said devel- craftsmen items, house full of furniture, household items, too much to list... oper Mark Frascogna. “We The entire contents must be sold in a one day sale! expect boat slips to go in the water later this summer and for all landscaping and hard- Michael J. Coco Antiques and Estate Liquidations scaping to be complete as well.” No Early Sales! The first of what will even- tually be 30 mixed-use build- ings has also been completed, with its first business, Pinnacle Trust, recently mov- ing in. Two more buildings Lost Rabbit development continues were also going up during a recent visit to the 40-plus acre walking into the build-out are Pinnacle is located. At the new urbanism development greeted by a natural look. The Republic Street building, nine located on the Ross Barnett reception area features hard- three-story units may be cus- Reservior. wood floors and earth-toned tomized to accommodate resi- And while there’s still much walls, with natural sofas and dential and commercial space. work to be done, the property seats in view of a flat screen The building will feature bal- that incorporates the ideas of television. Each conference conies, terraces and a court- what Frascogna calls old town room is “hot-wired,” he said, yard. On the second and third planning principles, is begin- so visitors can plug in and floors of the Sull’Acqua – ning to take shape, with the make a presentation from Italian for “on the water” – sights and sounds of construc- their portable electronic will be four three-bedroom tion crews installing road- devices. condos. The first floor will be ways and other infrastructure Wall’s favorite part of the reserved for commercial to the multimillion-dollar office, though, is perhaps the space. The structure will area. view he gets from the balcony include garage parking and The town center, once it’s overlooking the water and elevator access. finished, will be designed to current construction. Plans for be the focal point of the com- the town center include two to WORK ON Lost Rabbit munity. Currently, 30 mixed- three restaurants, office space, began in 2004 between the use buildings are planned for neighborhood-scale retail, a Natchez Trace Parkway and the area, with approximately general store and condos. the reservoir. It was designed 450,000 square feet of resi- Three condos will be locat- by nationally known town dential and commercial space. ed on the third floor of the 100 planner Andres Duany. The entire development has Port Street building, where been approved for up to 800 residential units, but he said it’s difficult to predict the cer- tainty of how many store- Meeks fronts will be built early on. Frascogna said it will take (Continued from Page One) wireless technology. approximately five to 10 years 2007, he was selected as the to complete the buildout of school’s director of operations IT IS THE school’s the acreage. “Last year, we and development. approach to education that began a $20 million (project) “I had been working in the Meeks said is the reason his that included the marina, town corporate world for about 14 work there has been reward- center infrastructure and three years,” Meeks said. “I didn’t ing. He said he has found mixed-use buildings. We have a sense of fulfillment strong support from parents Please drink responsibly. expect to begin construction and was seeking to do some- who look for a Christ-cen- of a fourth later this year.” thing different. Doors began tered educational institution to open for me to work at the with high academic expecta- STACEY WALL, owner school. 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One of the most interest- the election? ing things we do is offer a free “They’ve been going great. medical clinic at different Actually, you could say that Ukrainian churches. So many I’ve been on the job for several people come to see an weeks. We’ve had a lot of American doctor. Ukraine has meetings about different proj- socialized medicine and there ects throughout the city. I’ve are typically long waits for already been making good on what is often substandard med- my campaign promises, and ical attention. They are very have gotten some things started interested in seeing a doctor in areas where I said I would where they can get in and out get them fixed. Two weekends Brian Ramsey quickly and visit with someone ago, we had our board of alder- ects, like the widening of Lake who is knowledgeable about men’s retreat with the mayor Harbour Drive, which will Western medicine. It’s a great and department heads to priori- directly affect Ward Four. It’s a outreach tool for us.” tize our goals and objectives for much-needed widening, but it the next term. I’ve also attend- will certainly cause a few What experience do you ed the newly elected officials headaches with road closures bring to the board? orientation held in downtown and blocked lanes. We also dis- “One advantage I have is Jackson, and the green city and cussed the plans for the new being the second youngest on sustainable sites conference at town hall complex.” the board. I bring youthful Ridgeland High School.” energy, excitement and new Why did you run for ideas, and have new perspec- What campaign promises office? Do you have any fam- tives that I think will relate to have you worked on? ily in politics? younger generations.” “We had a few drainage “When I was growing up, issues around the ward that my parents were very involved What are some of the needed to be addressed. Public in serving in different capaci- biggest concerns of residents Works Director Mike ties. I was also an Eagle Scout, living in your ward? McCollum came out and and through scouting, I was “If you ask the people of looked at some of those sites encouraged to be involved in Ward Four about their biggest with me and got on top of it. All community service. Recently, concerns, their two biggest of the people working in City I’ve been very involved in my would be safety and security. Hall do a great job and respond church, Broadmoor Baptist. I We are going to make sure that quickly when there are things don’t have any family in poli- we provide exellent police and to take care of.” tics, but we understand that fire protection. We have great politics affects every aspect of leadership in both of those You also mentioned a our lives, and we want to make departments and they do a retreat to map out the city’s sure people are elected who great job. We’ll make sure goals and objectives. Tell me will have our best interests at they’re equipped and well- a little more about that. heart.” funded. The other concern is “We had a retreat at Lake property values. We’re going to Tiak-O’Khata in Louisville, What are some of your make sure city codes are where all department heads hobbies? Tell me a little enforced and that we maintain gave us a report from the last about the mission trip you and improve our infrastructure. term and discussed some of the recently returned from. Lake Harbour and the traffic issues coming up in the next. “My hobbies include issues will also be addressed.” We went over the budget and weightlifting, watching sports looked at budget issues for the and playing my guitar. A good Do you have any future future, as well as the upcoming bit of my spare time is involved political ambitions? school bond issue. Different in serving my church. Through (Laughs) “I got inaugurated Ridgeland schools will be my mission work, I’ve made a last night. I’m not thinking of affected by that. We also number of trips to Ukraine and anything other than learning looked at different develop- the former Soviet Union. It’s this position and doing the best ment and redevelopment proj- always amazing. Growing up I can at this job.” Page 4A THE NORTHSIDE SUN, JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI Thursday, July 9, 2009 Editorials Barbour presidential aspirations alive FIVE OR SO YEARS ago I wrote that Republican renaissance. Haley Barbour should run for president. PUBLISHER Look at how he’s run Mississippi. He People laughed. They aren’t laughing now. was elected to the weakest governor’s Barbour wins budget The Washington Post is full of stories on office, constitutionally, in the nation. By the Haley Presidential Watch. sheer dint of will, character and compe- Washington Post political columnist tence, he’s now accused of running the game of chicken Chris Cillizza recently wrote about state with an iron fist. Watching Billy Mississippi avoided a partial government shutdown Barbour’s small D.C. strategy sessions McCoy try to do battle against Barbour is today when lawmakers finally hammered out Tuesday with key Republican players: “Barbour, like watching Federer play me on grass. — in the 11th hour — most of the state’s budget. who has served in a variety of top political You really begin to understand the differ- School districts, state agencies and Medicaid recipi- positions including chairman of the ence between the major leagues and the ents may be wiping their brows today, but taxpayers Republican National Committee, is a well minors. should be a little nervous over the bum rush of a spe- known commodity to the professional By Barbour inherited a huge deficit and political class in Washington and probably fixed it within a year and a half while cial session, in which almost $6 billion was allocated in doesn't need to do the sort of introductions WYATT three days. spending record amounts on education. that, say, Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty EMMERICH True, he had a nice economic tailwind, but Even though the budget process was unprecedented might. even today Mississippi’s economic house in its length, there’s a good chance that most of the “Still, Barbour is smart to do these sorts their star. He’ll be the next president.” is far more in order than most other states. state’s lawmakers couldn’t spell out the details of every- of sessions since they ensure that the No doubt, many other political observers Long-range, it will be a decade before thing they approved. By the end, they just wanted to be inside-the-Beltway buzz surrounding his can make the same claim. It’s not that hard. we truly appreciate Barbour’s foresight done with it. potential candidacy will keep up. Tennis experts knew Roger Federer was when Gulfport becomes a huge port on the The protracted budget discussions, which included “And, just in case you needed more evi- going to be great long before he won his scale of Houston and Los Angeles, several recesses, initially were a legitimate reflection of dence that Barbour is considering a run first Wimbledon. You know it when you employing 10 times the number of a the state’s financial uncertainty. Lawmakers and Gov. for national office in 2012, check out his see it. Toyota plant (not Barbour’s best moment). Haley Barbour had to gauge the seriousness of the schedule over the next two days: fund-rais- The first clue is the ability to speak off Talk about handling the media: Despite economic downturn and figure out how much help they ing stops in New Hampshire and Iowa!” the cuff with complete authority and com- being heir to the Reagan legacy, main- would get from the federal stimulus plan that Congress The Republican wannabes are dropping mand of the facts, without making gaffs. stream liberal media portrays Barbour as a had hurriedly cobbled together. like flies. It’s almost uncanny how the field Clinton, Obama and Barbour all have this pragmatic moderate Republican. He has is opening up for Barbour. ability. But Barbour exudes the most sheer virtually no negatives other than his Big After a while, though, justifiable procrastination Haley Barbour is the most competent competence of them all. Second, you have Tobacco connection, which the recent cig- became nothing more than a political game of chicken politician I have been exposed to, and I’ve to clearly exhibit ability. arette tax will conveniently dispel. between Gov. Haley Barbour and House Democrats. seen quite a few. Nobody could run the TRUE, BARBOUR’S Competence does matter. Obama is In the end, the House flinched, and Barbour largely country better. average height smooth as silk and learns fast. Problem is and a bit pudgy. So what? Most voters can got his way on the most contentious issues. Every year at the Mississippi media simply this: His party has the wrong identify with that. Look at Grover answer to many of our problems. Using He was successful in restoring a hospital tax to help Christmas party, I corner Gov. Barbour in Cleveland. fund Medicaid without unduly tying his hands to make the governor’s mansion: “It is your moral bureaucrats to stimulate the economy is obligation to run for president,” I nag him. Southern accent? So what? Bill Clinton incredibly slow and inefficient. Adding cuts in the program in the event of future shortfalls. and George Bush have Southern accents. He also got a 25-cent tax enacted on smaller cigarette “You know that nobody else could run the more centralized federal commands to our country better. You’ve got to do it whether Bush would lay it on thicker when he was health system is counter to the natural companies that have not been required to pay more you want to or not.” down South, which, by the way, is the independence of our culture. Supporting than $100 million every year to Mississippi in settlement fastest growing region of our country. Every year he hems and haws. For a Chavez sympathizers in their attempts to money from a 1990s lawsuit against Big Tobacco. while, his standard answer was, “I’m on The beauty of the American political become dictators flies in the face of Barbour’s insistence on this tax was a curious turn- hurricane duty.” I accepted that for a while. system is that ordinary voters, in the end, American defense of liberty. Shutting about for the Republican governor, who for years had see through the glitz and can make the down our oil, gas and nuclear infrastruc- I know that he knows that what I’m say- same judgment in character that the pun- opposed efforts to raise Mississippi’s ridiculously low ing is true. A man like Haley Barbour ture in the hopes of windmills and solar dits make. We just see it a bit earlier panels is hopelessly unrealistic. And so on. 18-cent-per-pack excise tax on all cigarettes, regard- would never verbally admit to such con- because it’s part of our livelihood. less of brand. The state upped that rate to 68 cents in ceit. I can see it in his eyes. You would think the Democrats had it Competence? Look at how he handled May, and the additional 25 cents on off-brand cigarettes I remember the first time I met Bill made. Blame the recession on the the Hurricane Katrina response. Republicans, wait for the typical turn- is designed to make all brands cost roughly the same. Clinton, he was just a kid governor from Everybody in the nation knows that Arkansas. He’s going to be president, I around and then claim credit for fixing the The major tobacco companies pushed for this separate Barbour rose to the occasion. Compare economy. But their boneheaded economic tax increase on their smaller competitors. It’s probably declared. People still come up and remind that to the disaster in Louisiana. Compare me of this prediction. How did you know? politics are so misguided and this recession no coincidence that Barbour was once on Big that to the Bush administration’s Katrina so deep, the usual cyclical upturn may fail Tobacco’s payroll as a lobbyist. Fifteen years ago, when Trent Lott was a response. Need I say more? to materialize in time for the next election. senator, I wrote in this column that he Whatever the governor’s motivations during the budg- But there is more. Much more. When If that’s the case, the nation will turn to a could almost be president, but he was just young Haley Barbour was chairman of the et standoff, from a purely political standpoint, he a little too structured. Lott ended up lead- man of stability, proven competence and demonstrated that he is unmatched when it comes to Republican Party, the Republicans cap- impeccable conservative credentials, and ing the Senate, the third most powerful tured the House, then the Senate, for the getting the Legislature to bow to his wishes. man in the country. Haley Barbour will occupy the White first time in 40 years. He was the true oper- House. When I first heard Obama speak, I said ative behind the phenomenal Reagan era Son has big crush to myself. “That’s it. The Democrats have on Daisy Duck Menacing names might do the trick "JACK, SLOW HAVE YOU EVER heard of the Random Wildcats contribute: Tyler Sargent (every NORTHSIDE VIEW DOWN!" "JACK, Walk Theory? The theory proclaims that MY TURN sergeant that I have known is tough); Issack PLEASE STOP!" one could pick a portfolio of stocks by Stackhouse (he sacks them and stacks "NOOOOOOOOO throwing darts at the market listings and them); Osaze Idumwonyi (I done want you JACK!" "JACK, DON'T would thereby do as well as any other col- - players should run from this guy); TOUCH THAT!" It's lection of stocks chosen in another fashion. Chandler Burden; Ashton Cobb; Paul about mid-morning and I have modified this theory to pick an All Warford. I've already said that name Star Football team for the SEC. My All Star The Gamecocks of South Carolina pro- 432 times. I guess I'm Team listed below has been selected by vide the following: Seth Strickland; Stephin By thankful it's such a simple names. The players selected all have a name Flint; Foxy Foxworth; Andrew Power; name to say. I'm also quite that sounds “tough” to me. Hereinafter are Ryan Broadhead (don’t bump heads with ROBERT thankful I just "holed" the All SEC Tough Man Selections. this dude); Nathan Pepper; Jay Spearman STEDMAN myself in the computer From Alabama the following have been By (All World Team); Tony Slaughter (All room to write you a col- selected: Don’t’a Hightower (have to be HENRY World Team). umn. I needed a cave. fearless to get on a high tower); Michael MOUNGER Of course the Tennessee Vols have some About this time last year, I opined about the "terrible twos" not Bowman; Mike Marrow (have to break a tough guys such as: Montario Hardesty; being so terrible. As Jack sprints toward his fourth birthday, all I bone to get to marrow). Selected from Kilpatrick (all Patricks should stay out of William Brimfield (brimstone – Brimfield – have to say is WHO-AH! The year of three has been quite adven- Arkansas are: Clay Borengasser; Reggie his way); Tay Bowser; Major Sosebee; J.C. what is the difference?); Tyler Wolf (He turous. Don't read me wrong, he's not a bad kid at all, he can just Fish (some vicious fishes in the deep blue); Brigone (military persons can tell you about should be playing for the NC State Wolf be way too wiggly. If I took 10 percent of his energy, I could have Khiry Battle (need I comment?); Seth the brig); Derrick Sherrod (try shearing a pack.); Jerod Askew. Oxner (tough and stubborn as an Ox); already run two marathons this morning. rod or a Derrick); Emmanuel Gatling Vanderbilt University comes forth with: The year of three has been very chatty. This is a good thing, but Britton Forester (ever been around a pulp (every hear of the Gatling gun?); Chad wood guy?). Justin Wheeler; Adam Smotherman (best it can be an obstacle. Forget that certain letters sound nothing like Bumphis (will give out some hard bumps stay out of his way); John Burrow (also From Auburn note the following selec- for certain); Darius Slay. they're supposed to, because you've gotta pickup what he's say- should avoid); Tristan Strong; Charlie ing, and quick. When "tire" means "fire" and "loger" means tions: Kodi Burns, Jamarcus Savage and Aairon Savage (both have been nominated OLE MISS COUNTERS with these All Goro. "yogurt," you've gotta be sharp minded. It's like playing a game Star Tough Name Guys: Billy Tapp; Artis From the powerful Florida Gators the fol- of beat-the-clock, because if you don't quickly comprehend, a for the All World Tough Guy All Star Team); Clayton Crofoot; Anthony Gulley Ford (he will run over you); Taylor Quick; lowing Tough Name Guys have been meltdown is very possible. LaMark Armour (selected for the All World selected: Maurice Hurt (he will); Mike Over the past year, repeating myself has become a second (ever fought in a gulley). Of course one would expect some really Team); Marcus Tillman (will plow you Pouncey (he will also); Brando Antwine hobby. I can be three feet away and Jack hears nothing. I can under); Trey Trip (every tough man team tough guys from LSU such as the following (ants and wine – a powerful combination); holler his name 50 times and get no response. Of course, if I needs a tripper); Preston Powers; Justin Will Hill (sounds frightful to me). Last but whispered the word "cookie," he'd come flying around the cor- players selected to the All Star Team: Steele Sparks; Craig Drummond (can drum you in Hull (wow – what a tough name); Brandon not least we have as our tough guy QB – ner, open-mouthed. Not to mention, Jack hears everything at to the dirt); Gabriel Hunter (will seize his Tim Tebow (Heisman Trophy winner). night. If there's a thunderstorm in Seattle, he'll let you know...and LaFell; Matt Branch (tough enough to go prey). Georgia counters with: Josh Sailors bear hunting with a switch); Alex Russian Before you question my qualifications let you know with a very serious look. (aren’t sailors the toughest of the military you should know that: “I live on Tough (those Ruskies can be tough); Harold guys? -- come on Army guys – don’t take ON A MORE innocent note, Jack had his first huge crush over Butcher (great tough name); Talor Debusk; Street. The toughest people in the world live that sitting down); Tanner Strickland; on Tough Street, and the further down the the past year. You might be thinking it was a classmate, a teacher, Ace Foyil (cannot deny a guy named Ace); Roderick Battle; Kiante Tripp; Akeen Dent or maybe even a babysitter. Nope. My son is head-over-heels for Andrew Crutchfield; Lamin Barrow; (you know what he is likely to do); Brandon street you get – the tougher they are. I live Daisy Duck. I'm serious, the boy is smitten over a cartoon char- Rockey Duplessis. Bogotay (sounds bad to me). The Kentucky in the last house!” acter. Of course, like a friend recently pointed out, better Daisy Mississippi State scored with: Todd Henry Mounger is a Northsider. Duck than Daisy Duke. That's when you've got trouble. Speaking of "trouble," while writing this column, I've heard several smashes, crashes, thuds, and yells. I've heard a lot of fast- moving footsteps. And, of course, I've heard the word "Jack" Lack of security root of the problem another 432 times. As you can imagine, it's been very relaxing EVERYBODY MUST have a warm nest Mississippi Restaurant Association and the being holed up in the computer room writing you a column. I'm and a secure home base or the search for Mississippi Youth Justice Project. sorta scared to finish it. I've enjoyed my cave. VERITAS substitutes makes for a whole bunch of Jackson's version of a ‘training table’ is to Whenever I vent to my mom about how wild Jack can be, she messed up lives. be a fully-operational restaurant fostering just smiles and says, "That boy is mild compared to you." I'm sure And that's the dinosaur in the dining room "vibrant diverse downtown development," there were many moments when my mother wanted to crawl in nowadays. The wasted lives of all those and functioning as a "training site for area her bed and get in the fetal position. Who could blame her? I did young people who grow up with no strong, have the nickname, "Bad News." youth, ages 16 to 22 , who have dropped out stable homes, no focus on the future and are of school and/or have juvenile justice sen- The more I think about it, the more I realize how easy I have it. prey to any transient temptation; and hang I wouldn't trade a thing for these busy-body years. For every tencing requirements." "Local, organic and the consequences. That's arguably one of the sustainable agricultural products" are to be "fetal position" thought, there's about 22 heart melting moments. biggest drains and strains on the nation's Trust me, I thank God every day for my little boy. I'm blessed, featured. social fabric today; especially on the Back in the early days when "Stewpot" and that will never be taken for granted. I love the word "Jack." schools, social services and the justice sys- By was only a soup kitchen, the Rev. Molly Robert Stedman is a Northsider. tem. JOHN Wade was a founding force and floated a Throwing money at the problem hasn't similar embryonic idea of training suitable helped. A few inspired ideas have been FONTAINE tried; tied mostly to education. The most service and operation in a real restaurant set clients for the work in the food industry. the weekly successful are one-on-one efforts to save up for that purpose. Local restaurateur Grant Nooe was to lend his expertise to the project. Limited but one life at a time. Hard to replicate on any PLANNING FOR a parallel Jackson major scale. visionary and "Stewpot" went on to even northsidesun program is headed by Kathy Woodliff LPC greater goals. Our late Mayor Melton, before his pitfall and so far has attracted support from a broad The ‘training table’ proposal is ambitious USPS 598 760 in politics, formed a successful boot-camp range of churches, civic organizations and in its scope of fostering downtown develop- Wyatt Emmerich, Publisher style program for a small group of young individuals including Episcopal churches of men housed in a vacant storefront on Farish St. Andrew's Cathedral and St. Alexis, ment, diversity, salvage of youth and saving Jimmye Sweat, Editor Street. the planet. The greatest hope offered is Published weekly on Thursday by Sunland Publishing Co., Inc. 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northside facts State Street, 1200 block north, auto burglary, two counts, June 28; State Street, 2800 block Jackson Crime three counts, June 24; north, auto burglary, June 28; Lunch The Jackson Police North Hill Parkway, house State Street, 4300 block Department received the fol- burglary, June 23; north, business burglary, Wok Mon-Fri 11:00am ‘til 2:00pm lowing reports for: North Hill Parkway, house to Go, June 24; Arlington Street, 1000 burglary, June 24; Woodfield Drive, 1200 Dinner block, auto burglary, June 24; North Hill Parkway, house block, auto burglary, June 23; Beasley Road, 500 block burglary, June 28; Mon-Sat 5:30pm ‘til Close east, auto theft, June 25; North Hill Parkway, house Ridgeland Crime Beasley Road, 500 block, burglary, two counts, June 26; The Ridgeland Police Full Service Menu at Bar auto theft, June 25; Northside Drive, 300 block Department received the fol- Beasley Road, 600 block, west, stolen license plate, June lowing reports for: 11 til Close robbery - carjacking, June 26; 26; Lake Harbour, 800 block, Belvoir Place, 1200 block, Northside Drive, 3100 block auto burglary, May 25; auto theft, June 25; west, business burglary, Lake Harbour, 900 block, • Fresh Seafood Daily Call Us For Your Briarwood Drive, 1000 Regions Bank, June 25; burglary - dwelling, June 14; Next Banquet Or Catered Event block, auto burglary, June 24; Northside Drive, 500 block Lake Harbour, 900 block, • Private Dining Briarwood Drive, 200 block, west, larceny, June 23; grand larceny, June 2; Corporate or Private larceny, June 24; Old Canton Road, 3000 Midway Avenue, 300 block, • Black Angus Beef Briarwood Drive, 400 block, block, larceny, June 26; petit larceny, June 1; Nick Apostle, Proprietor auto theft, June 25; Old Canton Road, 4900 Mockingbird Lane, 100 • Over 200 Wine Choices Briarwood Drive, 600 block, block, auto burglary, June 24; block, burglary - dwelling, www.nicksrestaurant.com auto burglary, June 29; Peachtree Street, 1500 June 14; • Take Out Welcome Briarwood Drive, auto bur- block, larceny, June 25; Mockingbird Lane, 100 601.981.8017 Peachtree Street, 1600 glary, June 26; block, carjacking - unarmed, • Conversation Bar 1 5 0 1 L A K E L A N D D R I V E Canton Club Circle, 300 block, house burglary, June June 14; block, auto burglary, June 23; 28; Old Canton Road, 6000 Carlisle Street, 1000 block, Piermont Street, 600 block, block, strong arm robbery, auto burglary, June 26; auto theft, June 25; June 6; Carlisle Street, 1000 block, Plantation Boulevard, 1700 Pine Knoll Drive, 100 block, house burglary, June 30; block, house burglary, June burglary - dwelling, June 14; Dalrymple Court, 4300 28; Salem Square, 200 block, block, auto theft, June 27; Ridge Drive, 200 block, petit larceny, May 29; Edgewood Terrace, 200 auto burglary, June 24; School Street, 100 block block, arson, June 24; Ridgewood Court, 6300 west, identity theft, June 12; Euclid Avenue, 700 block, block, auto burglary, June 26; Sunnybrook Road, 500 auto theft, June 27; Ridgewood Road, 4200 block, auto burglary, June 11; Ferncrest, 1200 block, auto block, larceny, two counts, Wicklow Place, identity burglary, June 23; June 24; theft, May 27; Greymont Avenue, 1100 Ridgewood Road, 5000 Wicklow Place, petit larce- block, auto burglary, June 26; block, rape, June 29; ny, May 27; I-55, 4400 block north, auto Ridgewood Road, 5800 William Boulevard, 800 burglary, June 24; block, auto burglary, June 23; block, petit larceny, June 8; I-55, 4700 block north, auto Ridgewood Road, 5800 Willow Drive, 100 block, theft, June 29; block, larceny, June 24; burglary - dwelling, May 30; I-55, 5100 block north, lar- Robinhood Road, 600 Wilson Drive, 800 block, ceny, Jaki’s, June 27; block, auto burglary, June 24; burglary - commercial build- I-55, 5700 block north, Southwood Road, 2400 ing, June 1. stolen license plate, June 25; block, auto burglary, June 27; I-55, 5900 block north, lar- ceny, June 25; I-55, 6000 block north, auto theft, June 25; business years being with Sprint/Nextel I-55, 6000 block north, rob- as a government accounts rep- bery - individual, June 26; resentative. Kristen Drive, 6000 block, notes auto burglary, June 23; Tammy C. Brown has Lakeland Drive, 700 block, joined Wise Carter as an asso- larceny, June 24; Jill Marascalco Davis has ciate in the Jackson office. She Lakeland Drive, 900 block, joined Prudential Ann received her B.S.N. from the auto burglary, two counts, Prewitt Realty as a new sales University of Alabama in 1991, June 23; associate. Along with numer- and her law degree from the Lawrence Road, 200 block, ous awards for outstanding rev- Southern University Law house burglary, June 28; enue in voice and data services, Center (magna cum laude) in Manhattan Road, 5200 Davis brings to the agency 2004. She is licensed to prac- block, auto theft, June 26; more than 23 years of outside tice in Louisiana and Morningside, 900 block, sales experience, the last 10 Mississippi.

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River Oaks Hospital has earned Quality Respiratory Care Recognition (QRCR) under a national program aimed at helping patients and families make informed deci- sions about the quality of the respiratory care services available in hospitals. Hospitals earning the QRCR designation ensure patient safety by agreeing to adhere to a strict set of criteria gov- erning their respiratory care services. Jeff King has been named president for the Southwest Region of Citizens National Bank. Prior to joining Many shoppers still support the orginal farmers market which is open seven days a week Citizens National Bank in 2005, King worked with BancorpSouth and Trustmark National Bank, where he began his banking Market career in 1978. Actively involved in community affairs (Continued from Page One) is a joke,” Langham said, also expected to pour in. in the Metro Jackson area, opening three days a week - referring to the new market. Right now, the market is king and his wife, Donna are Tuesday, Thursday, and only open on Saturdays, with members of Pinelake Church. Saturday - is the best choice. MARGAREE Jenkins, a about 13 or 14 vendors on site. They live in Brandon with “We’ve had farmers let us customer of Langham’s, said That number should nearly fill their daughter, Kristin King. know that they can’t sit here the new market is well organ- the indoor market during its until six,” he said, adding that ized, but she prefers the open summer kick-off in June. The studies show most profession- air atmosphere of the old mar- facility has 32 stalls, of which als working downtown don’t ket. “It didn’t have the atmos- about 20 to 25 will be used. think about vegetables when phere or selection,” she said, To be eligible to sell at the they punch out. stocking up on butter beans, new market, farmers have to “When they leave down- peas and sweet potatoes. go through a certification town, they aren’t going to the The old market only has two process through MDAC. market,” Prosser explained. vendors, Doris Berry’s “They’re going home.” He Produce and Langham’s, but TO BE CERTIFIED, said employees typically customers continue to visit the farmers have to provide a list come in before they start their facility like it had many more. of the items they’re selling. shifts at 9 a.m., and said most During a recent visit by the Anything they want to add items are sold out by lunch. Sun, at least five or six vehi- after they become certified Despite cutting back on cles pulled up in a 15-minute also has to be approved by hours, market Director period. Customers visiting are MDAC. Richard Butler said business is greeted not only by friendly To increase variety for shop- picking up from the first year. faces, but by singing birds and pers, though, MDAC has This year, he expects about the smells of fresh fruits like relaxed its sales policies. 30,000 to visit the market. cantaloupe and watermelon. When the new market first The orginal farmers market Some of the items, like opened its doors, farmers had off Woodrow Wilson is open watermelon and peaches, are to abide by a 100 percent rule, for consumers when they get grown out of state, but that’s meaning that anything sold off the clock. “We’re open only because they’re not ready there had to be grown in their from seven to six every day in Mississippi right now. She fields. Now, farmers can bring except Sunday. On Sunday, said shipping in a few items in a certain number of out-of- we’re open from 11 to six,” increases the variety - some- state items that won’t compete said Brenda Langham, co- thing that the new market has with homegrown produce. owner of Brenda’s Produce at learned the hard way. “There’s no way that anyone what she calls the “True Richard Butler, director of has melons ready right now,” Farmers Market” on the new farmers market, said Butler said. “So now it’s OK Woodrow Wilson. items like turnip greens, hot to bring in something that Langham spoke with the house tomatoes, sugar snap doesn’t compete.” He doesn’t Sun in a telephone interview peas, okra, onions, beets, gar- allow more than 10 or so out- in between helping customers. lic, cucumbers, squash and of-state items to be sold. She put the phone down and zucchini. “It’s a really good At the old market, out-of- came back a moment later. variety, because it’s early in state items are also brought in “I’m sorry, I’m the only one the season,” he explained. as a way to increase variety for here today,” she said. He said another grower from shoppers. Langham said her She noted that business at Vicksburg has fresh-cut flow- dad, Herman Cockrell, an 83- her produce stand located near ers and others are bringing in year-old Smith County farmer, the Veterans Memorial landscaping items. “We have grows a number of items, but Stadium has actually picked local honey, jams, jellies, pick- not onions. “He grows those up since the new market led items, pepper sauce and long, green onions,” she said. opened. “They’ll go to the hummus,” Butler continued. Red and vidalia onions are market downtown and then When the market kicks off the brought in from elsewhere. come here and say that place busy season, other items are

For more information or to JOIN call us at 601-932-4800 or visit us at www.mscourthouse.com Page 8A THE NORTHSIDE SUN, JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI Thursday, July 9, 2009 Tower (Continued from Page One) time 17 stories, to exceed the the purpose of building only city’s maximum buildable one 60,000-square-foot med- area on the property. ical office building. The city’s zoning board granted four of THE ACREAGE is locat- the six requested variances.” ed northeast of the One was to allow for a Renaissance at Colony Park reduction in the setback shopping center near Steed requirements and lessen the Road. It is currently zoned C- requirements for the number 4 for highway/high-intensity of parking spaces required by commercial, with a smaller the municipality. “The zoning portion being zoned C-3 for board denied two of the devel- general commercial develop- oper’s requests for variances ment. Buildings there are lim- to increase the building height ited to four stories. from 35 to 45 feet and to “Ordinance limits the floor increase the size of the build- area ratio for C-3 property to ing” from 10,000 to 60,000 be half the square feet of the square feet. entire property,” Smith said. The planning and zoning The land is about 4.5 acres, board’s decision, like in translating into 197,000 Ridgeland, was appealed to square feet of ground, mean- the city council, which upheld ing that buildings there can the variance requests. The only be 100,000 square feet. Forrest County Circuit Court The structure, though, is then affirmed Hattiesburg’s 325,000 square feet with decision allowing the building The fate of the 13-story Ridgeland tower is in the 25,000 square feet per floor. to go through. hands of the Supreme Court He said city code only allows But on further appeal, Smith October 2007. That’s when Dinsmor, Rolling Meadows, developers to build on 25 per- argues in his brief that the the city granted a special Olde Towne, Cottonwood and cent of the property. But in this Mississippi Court of Appeals exception and a variance to Bridgewater. case, he said the tower and “reversed and rendered” the construct a 17-story office According to ZONE’s argu- seven-story garage take up decision of the Forrest County building with three levels for ment, “the city did grant one about 40 percent. Circuit Court and ruled that parking. variance under Ridgeland’s Ridgeland city officials the city’s granting of variances Bailey later reduced the size zoning ordinance to reduce the declined to comment on the constituted spot zoning. of the building to 13 stories as required front yard (setback) case, but in recent interviews, In Ridgeland’s case, a compromise with residents. from 30 feet to no less than 15 both Mayor Gene McGee and Madison Circuit Court Judge Currently 24 Ridgeland resi- feet.” Smith, though, said two incoming Ward Six Alderman Samac Richardson said in dents from seven subdivisions other required variances Wes Hamlin said the facility September that the city ruled and other nearby residential weren’t granted. will be a positive for the city. that the special exception vari- properties are named as appel- He argues that the city did- The facility will be home to ance granted by the city was lants in the lawsuit. Originally, n’t approve a variance to allow the Butler Snow O’Mara, “fairly debatable,” and that the 33 residents were included in for a greater floor area ratio for Stevens and Cannada law mayor and board of aldermen the lawsuit against developers the structure, nor did it firm, as well as Horne CPA are better situated than the and the municipality. approve one that would allow Group and a corporate office court to determine zoning ZONE argues that the prop- the tower, which was at the for Regions Bank. needs for the municipality. erty values will be negatively affected by the tower and local THE BUILDING was infrastructure will be over- For Sale By Owner approved by the mayor and whelmed by the development. 784 Lake Cavalier Road board of aldermen after a Subdivisions include 601-605-4389 Gorgeous Lakeside Setting $875,000 marathon public hearing in Canterbury, Windrush, www.realtor.com MLS # 208107 Upgrades

(Continued from Page One) structure is crumbling because said the leaks were under con- we haven’t spent money the trol on Old Canton and way the government is sup- Fortification that afternoon. posed to.” While the repairs were made in “Instead, we’ve built a vast a timely manner, the frequency army of people employed by of breaks has some the city.” In a previous inter- Northsiders concerned about view, Weill told the Northside the effects that failing water Sun that there were more than and sewer pipes will have on 100 municipal jobs that could the 2008-09 road resurfacing be cut without negatively 4 Bdrms/4 Bath program. affecting city services. And at a Screen Porch/Hot Tub The city is spending about recent North Jackson Lions $21 million to repave 100 or so Club meeting, he said some Separate Guest House miles of road in Jackson. If civilian positions could be cut Outdoor Kitchen/Stone Fireplace pipes burst under newly paved at the police department. Master Suite/Sitting Area/ Large Bath roads, some say the resurfac- Although he wouldn’t com- ing will be for naught. ment on which positions he Separate Dressing Areas and Closets Ward One Councilman Jeff would like to take the ax to, he Boat House/2 Electric Lifts/Kitchenette Weill said he doesn’t have a said some could simply be Kitchen w/ Granite/Viking Stove/Eating Bar “magic bullet” solution to the done away with through attri- problem, but said additional tion. Other jobs could be com- Formal Dining Room/Fireplace/Adjoining Sunroom funds could be generated by bined. The city has more than Large, Open Great Room/Wet Bar/Fireplace/Cypress Beams cutting salary costs. “We spend 2,000 employees which 60 to 70 percent of our budget receive about $111 million a on salary,” he said. “Our infra- year in pay and benefits.

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PHILIP’S EPISCOPAL NAZARENE VINEYARD CHURCH Brandon, MS 39042 238 Lake Harbour Dr., 5400 Old Canton Rd., 5416 Lakeland Dr., 600 Grants Ferry Rd., 601-825-2277 • 800-489-2070 Ridgeland, 856-2529 956-5788 Flowood, 992-8680 919-1414 Thursday, July 9, 2009 THE NORTHSIDE SUN, JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI Page 11A Tips for submitting pictures for publication If submitting by e-mail ([email protected]), do not shrink the picture. If submitting the print of a picture from a digital camera, set the printer to best quality and obituaries do not print the date on the picture. Obituary For more information, call 957-1122 Robert ‘Bob’ Stevens Tinsley Field in Yazoo County. Health Claims; Fellow, Policy Services were This was to have been an oil Academy of Life held July 7 at First lease buying trip of two weeks, Underwriters; Fellow, Life The Northside Baptist Church in but Miss Martha Leigh Barrett Management Institute; Jackson for Robert found accommodations at Associate Customer Services Sun publishes “Bob” Stevens of Jackson. Allison’s Wells resort in and Register Principle standard obitu- Coach Stevens, the first Madison County where her Representative. His tenure at handball inductee into the future husband was one of the Southern Farm Bureau yielded aries free of Mississippi Sports Hall of proprietors. She and Mr. not only a lifetime of profes- charge. Family Fame and retired high school Latimer were married on May sional accomplishment, but members may coach whose career spanned 19, 1940. enduring friendship and sup- almost 30 years, died July 3 at The couple both became port from his colleagues. elect to write an Hospice Ministries in involved in oil and gas explo- McClure was also an avid obituary them- Ridgeland. He was 82. ration and moved to their first outdoorsman from an early age One of four children born in home in Yazoo City in 1941. and often enjoyed taking hunt- selves at whatev- McComb to Stella Mozelle They spent the war years at the ing and fishing trips with er length they Lowe and Roland Hall Key West Naval Station where friends. His love for baseball Because you care so much... Stevens, Stevens grew up in Mr. Latimer was stationed. In continued throughout life, and desire for a small Hazlehurst where he discov- 1947 they settled in Jackson. he spent many summers volun- charge. ered his love for sports at One of Mrs. Latimer’s many teering as a softball coach for Hazlehurst High School letter- accomplishments was that she his daughters. He especially For more ing in four sports including earned a private pilot’s license loved following the Ole Miss information, WRIGHT FERGUSON football, basketball, boxing and in the early 1930s. She and her athletic program and always FUNERAL DIRECTORS track. He then played sports at husband were charter members looked forward to football sea- call 957-1122. Copiah-Lincoln Community of both the Petroleum Club and sons in the Grove. Complete information for customary service, College and went on to serve the Capitol City Club. Among He lived his life by the exam- forwarding, immediate burial, cremation, in the United States Navy. organizers of the Allison’s Art ple of Christ, and was always Memorials may be made to and pre-arranged funerals Colony, she also was a long- known to “do the right thing.” He was graduated from Mission First (through First CENTRALLY LOCATED 350 HIGH ST. AT NORTH WEST ST. 352 3632 Mississippi Southern College time member of the Art Study He was a loyal member of the Baptist Church), Operation CENTRALLYHINDS LOCATED CHAPEL350 201 HIGH HINDS ST. BLVD., AT NORTH RAYMOND WEST 857 5652ST. 352-3632 (now USM) in 1948 where he Club, Mississippi Museum of Methodist church. Shoestring, or the Community RIDGELANDHINDS CHAPEL CHAPEL201 1161 HINDS HIGHLAND BLVD., COLONY RAYMOND PARKWAY 857-5652 853 7696 continued to excel in sports. Art, Woodland Hills Garden Survivors are his loving wife Foundation of Greater Jackson. RIDGELANDCLINTON CHAPEL CHAPEL1161 HIGHLAND 106 W. CYNTHIA COLONY ST. PKWY. 924 9308 853-7696 His coaching career began as Club and the Jackson of 33 years, Laura Sue CLINTON CHAPEL 106 W. CYNTHIA ST. 924-9308 head football coach at Pass Symphony League. She had McClure, and daughters Christian High School in 1949 also been a board member of Virginia and Rachael McClure, and head football coach at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School and his faithful canine compan- Meadville High School from and was an active member of ion, Dixie. He was preceded in 1950-1955. In 1955, he joined St. Andrew’s Episcopal death by his parents. PROFESSIONAL PRIVATE DUTY NURSING Central High School in Jackson Cathedral until her health McClure believed in giving as their head basketball coach, declined. At the age of 104, she thanks for his many blessings “Keeping The Promise To Those We Serve” a position he kept until 1960 was the oldest living member and felt it was his Christian • REASONABLE RATES • when he took over as head of St. Andrew’s. duty to help others. Survivors are her nieces Memorials may be made to G HOME, HOSPITAL & NURSING HOMES football coach from 1960- “Mississippi’s Best” 1971. He finished his coaching Louise Bennett Mann of his favorite charity, the G SITTERS/CNA’S/ORDERLIES/LPN’S/RN’S Houston, Texas, Norma Salvation Army of Jackson, 3011 N. State St. career at Murrah High School G COMPANIONS / LIVE-INS / HOMEMAKERS 717 E. Fortification St. in Jackson in 1976. There he Watkins Cizek of Miami, and P.O. Box 31954, Jackson, served as head football coach Ft. Bragg, Calif., Mary 39286. G 24 HOUR AVAILABILITY Free Assessment and head golf coach. Elizabeth Watkins McLaurin of Finally, the family would like G www.professionalnursingcare.com Jackson; nephew John E. to express their gratitude for the WORKERS COMPENSATION Among his many accom- “Nurse Owned & Operated” G plishments during his coaching Fontaine III of Jackson; numer- overwhelming show of support Fondren & INSURANCE HONORED & PROCESSED 601-982-4700 career include Big 8 Football ous great-nieces and nephews. from friends during this diffi- Belhaven Area Coach of the Year (1961), City Other survivors include Mary cult time. They would also like of Jackson Football S. Whitley, office manager to thank everyone at Baptist Champions (1962, ’72, ’73), since 1972 in Mr. Latimer’s oil Memorial Hospital for giving Hub Bowl Football Champions and gas business. Mrs. Whitley him compassionate care, espe- (1965) and Mississippi Bowl has continued with Mrs. cially Dr. David Duddleston, Football Champions (1968, Latimer in that same capacity Dr. Randy ‘Coach’ Voyles, Dr. ’69). He also was the head as well as being the principal Tammy Young, and Dr. Teri coach for the North All-star caregiver for the last years of Dyess. Championship team in 1966. Mrs. Latimer’s life. His handball career spanned Mrs. Latimer was preceded Leatrice Arrington more than two decades where in death by her brother VanLandingham he was Mississippi State Lawrence C. Barrett of New Closed Single Champion (six Mexico, and sisters Willomett Harris of 10 years); Doubles Barrett Bennett and Jimmie Memorial services Champion, Southeastern Lou Barrett Thomas of Ft. were held July 6 at Doubles Master Champion and Worth, and Violet Barrett Covenant Presby- Golden Masters Double Meyer of Houston, Texas, and terian Church for Champion. He taught handball niece Sydney Latimer Watkins Leatrice Arrington classes at the Jackson YMCA (Hemphill) of Jackson and VanLandingham for several years and handball Little Rock. Harris of Jackson. clinics at both Ole Miss and The family and Mary Mrs. Harris passed into the Mississippi State. He was Whitley wish to express their hands of her loving God July 3. inducted into the Southern deepest appreciation to Fannie She died peacefully at home, Mississippi Athletic Hall of Williams, Mae Bibbs, Diane surrounded by her family and Fame in 1987, the Copiah- Jones, Grace Summers and loved ones. Lincoln CC Athletic Hall of Maggie Bailey who gave such Mrs. Harris was born and Fame in 1995, the Mississippi loving care to Mrs. Latimer raised in Brookhaven, graduat- Association of Coaches Hall of during her final years, Mrs. ed from Mississippi State Fame in 1995, and the Latimer’s longtime house College for Women (MSCW), Mississippi Sports Hall of keeper Sally Ann England, also and taught high school English Fame in 2003. to the family of Rosie L. in Pascagoula and in Pontotoc An avid Southern Miss McClenty, a very special care- before her marriage to Dr. Sports fan, he was a longtime giver, who preceded Mrs. David Jennings member of the YMCA. After Latimer in death. VanLandingham of West Point retiring from coaching, he Memorials may be made to in 1942. After World War II and opened and operated “The St. Andrew’s Cathedral, St. medical residencies in Sandwich Board” in down- Andrew’s Episcopal School or Memphis and Boston, the cou- town Jackson for several years. a charity of choice. ple settled in Jackson where But more than anything else, Burial was in the family plot they raised their three children. Bob was proud to be a father at Canton Cemetery. She enjoyed a wide circle of COME SEE YOUR NEXT HOME... and a grandfather. He was a very dear friends and was longtime member of First Richard David active in a variety of communi- Baptist Church Jackson. ty groups in Jackson, including Open House p.m. Sunday, July th McClure Children’s Theater, garden 2-4 12 Survivors are his daughter Services were Karlynne Stevens Wood and club, bridge clubs, and invest- held June 30 at ment club, and served as presi- her husband Gene Wood; Madison United daughter Misti Stevens Sims dent of the PTAat Murrah High Methodist Church School and later at Callaway and her husband Clint Sims; for Richard David and grandchildren Payton High School. She was a faithful McClure. The Revs. Sunday School teacher at First Wood, Bailey Wood and Lowe Ron Gomillion and Bill Sims. He was preceded in Baptist Church for many years Whitwer officiated. and took medical mission trips death by his parents and sib- McClure, 55, passed away lings, Margaret Nell, Roland to Gaza and Bangladesh with June 27 to be with his gracious her husband and children in the and Christene. Lord and Savior after a brave Memorials may be made to early 1970s. struggle with cancer. Fifteen years after her first the Bob Stevens Memorial McClure was an only child Scholarship Fund, Southern husband’s death, she was and dedicated son to the late blessed with a second wonder- Mississippi Athletics c/o Davidson and Juliette McClure Athletic Foundation, 118 ful husband, Dr. Elmer J. LAPIS CIRCLE of Jackson. He attended ‘Moe’ Harris, who had been a 206 College Drive, P.O. Box 5017, Murrah High School where he Hattiesburg, 39406. widower for six years when LINEAGE LAKE excelled in several sports they married in 1996. Together Burial was at Hazlehurst before walking onto the Cemetery. they enjoyed 13 active years of 4 bedroom 3.5 baths on the lake at Latter Rayne. University of Mississippi travel, expanded friendships, Rebels baseball team and active involvement in both Heart of pine floors throughout, designer colors, slab granite Leigh Barrett receiving a scholarship in 1971. First Baptist and Covenant and stainless steel appliances... everything you could ask for! Latimer At Ole Miss, he lettered three Presbyterian churches, and a Services were held July 1 at times and was inducted into the very happy fellowship with Professionally landscaped. St. Andrew’s Episcopal M-Club before graduating in their two families. Asking $444,900. Cathedral for Leigh Barrett 1975 with a bachelor’s of busi- Survivors are her husband, Latimer of Jackson. ness administration in market- Dr. Elmer ‘Moe’ Harris of Walker Tann 601-941-3479 Mrs. Latimer, 104, died June ing. Jackson; children David J. 28 at her home. After finishing school, (Carol) VanLandingham Jr. of The widow of Douglass C. McClure began his 34-year Mobile, Rebecca V. Waugh of Latimer, Mrs. Latimer was career at Southern Farm Decatur, Ga., Dr. Paul D. born May 13, 1905 at the fam- Bureau Life Insurance (Wilma) VanLandingham of ily ranch near Garner, Texas, to Company. At the time of death, Ridgeland; seven grandchil- James M. Barrett and Maude J. he was the vice president of dren in Mississippi and New Leigh. claims, a position he held for York; and two great-grandchil- A pioneer among women in more than two decades. He was dren. the oil business, Mrs. Latimer recognized for earning the The family would like to came to Mississippi in 1939 Chartered Life Underwriter express appreciation to her two Meeting Your Real Estate Needs, representing an independent oil and Registered Health very loving and devoted care- producer from Houston during Underwriter designations from givers, Gloria Grantham and Earning Your Trust Since 1977. the first oil rush that formed the American College along Pearl Randle. with the Fellow, Life and 601.982.7918 nixtann.com Page 12A THE NORTHSIDE SUN, JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI Thursday, July 9, 2009

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Mind and motion Language awards Preschool students at Jackson Academy par- Shown are (from left) Samuel Hadley, Ellis ticipate in a Mind and Motion physical edu- Tharp, Davis Lee, Caroline Courtney, and St. Andrew’s Episcopal upper-schoolers who V; (front) Grace Serio, Italian language; cation program that improves coordination, Hudson Hadley. received individual awards for outstanding Claire Hines, the Warren D. Reimers Prize in balance, and other developmental skills. performance in French or Italian are (from French; and Blythe Bynum, Italian language left, back) Natalie Payne, French I; Kandi and culture. Walker, French IV; Briana Saddler, French

Earn awards Among the leadership awards presented at who have exhibited good school citizenship, the Jackson Prep Junior High Class Day were service along with leadership, and who have the Danforth Award and the American the respect of their fellow students. Shown Legion Award. The Danforth Award is given with Trudy Powers, head of the junior high, to two ninth-grade students who excelled aca- are the recipients of the 2009 Danforth and FoodFest demically, as well as exhibited a quiet strength the American Legion Awards (from left) Kyle of character, leadership by example and spir- Kennedy and Jamie Aron, Danforth Award; The fifth-grade students at First Presbyterian Bowie, Graham Eklund, Sarah Love Frey, itual development. The American Legion Powers; Ann Walton Stringer and Zack Day School participlated in the Food Fest ‘09. Leah Thomas and Daniel Hayes Brister. award is given to two ninth-grade students Watson, American Legion Award. Shown are (from left) Molly Haire, Crayton Page 2B THE NORTHSIDE SUN, JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI Thursday, July 9, 2009

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y od ike ob s l n an Student of the Year Voted most athletic le Named ‘Most Athletic’ at Madison Ridgeland Academy’s c M ) Madeline Hall, (left) shown with Olde Towne Middle School Who’s Who award night were (from left) Matthew Berry, son O MS Principal Allen D. Lawrence, was selected by the sixth-grade of Gene and Tesa Berry; and Brooke Hendrix, daughter of of teachers as Student of the Year. She is the daughter of John M ds Ron and Debbie Hendrix. i Robert and Dawn Hall. Ma Mic ag (M •Professional Team Cleaning •Spring Cleaning Service •Residential Maid Service •Move-Ins/Move-Outs •Jackson’s Quality Residential & Commercial Cleaning Services Since 1979. Outstanding leaders The Jackson Prep Patriot League is a select group of senior high students who serve as ambassadors for the school. They NORTH 601-856-4100 are chosen because of their positive spirit and involvement in CENTRAL school activities. Three seniors were selected and recognized INSURED 601-924-3555 for their outstanding service and leadership. Shown are (from left) Allison Hubbard, Wil Yerger and Katherine Lindell. BONDED SOUTH 601-372-9111

names in Performing arts St. Andrew’s Episcopal upper school students who received the news individual awards in the musical and performing arts are business a little (from left, back) Graham Smith, chamber choir; Cameron McRae, theatre production-technical; Daniel Sweet, St. Andrew’s singers; (middle row) Kurt DeLashmet, AP music Katie Lauren Wasson is theory; Martin DeFrance, band; (front) Duncan Becker, act- among the spring 2009 initi- ing; and Parker Murff, theatre production-acting. ates into Phi Kappa Phi aca- demic honor society at the slow these days? University of Mississippi. Wasson, a junior psychology major, is the daughter of Zachariah and Linda At a penny per reader, the Wasson. Sun is the most efficient way Elizabeth Erin Hyde, who received a bachelor of science to reach your customers. degree in marketing communi- cations, was selected by the Call us at 601-957-1122, School of Business and let us help your business Administration to serve as class marshal for the start moving again. University of Mississippi’s May commencement. Hyde led the business school’s pro- cession at commencement. now is the time Robert Preston Derivaux, to advertise who received a bachelor of accounting degree at the University of Mississippi, was selected to serve as class mar- ...and this is the place. shal for UM’s May com- mencement. As marshal, Granted award Derivaux led the accountancy the weekly The American Legion Award was presented to (from left) school’s procession at com- Alexa Lampkin and Joseph Ratliff, both seniors at St. Joseph northsidesun mencement. Catholic School.

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History awards St. Andrew’s Episcopal upper school students who received awards for outstanding achievement in history are (from left, back) Cameron Ray, United States history; William Chism, economics; Charles Woods, international relations, and AP human geography; (third row) Aditya Gulanikar, AP micro- economics; Aubrey Flowers, AP European history; Blake Johnson, Southern studies; Christina Holy, honors United States history; (second row) Allison Oswalt, government; Kelsey Casano, world history II; Johnna Henry, honors world history I; (front) Gabby Merritt, AP United States gov- ernment and politics; Blake Luehlfing, world history I; and Shannon Jenkins, AP United States history, the James Parham Evans III Prize.

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monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday sunday 6 7 89101112 Center Players SIDS MDAH Alzheimer’s Theater Greater Belhaven Center Players Family support group History is Lunch Memory Walk Jackson Philatelic Market Theater Kickoff luncheon Society Center Players Fondren Bible Meeting Theater Institute American Heart Adult Bible study series Association Wine, cheese tasting

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monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday sunday 21 22 23 24 25 20 MDAH 26 MS Crafts Center MS Crafts Center History is Lunch MS Crafts Center MS Crafts Center Greater Belhaven Craft Sampler Camp Craft Sampler Camp MS Crafts Center Craft Sampler Camp Craft Sampler Camp Market Craft Sampler Camp Jackson Legal Professionals Association Luncheon

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27 28 29 30 31 1 2 Arthritis Foundation Greater Belhaven Jammin’for Joints Market American Cancer MS Sports Hall of Society Fame and Museum Jamaica Me Crazy party Drawdown of Champions

July / August Events July 9, Thursday July 22, Wednesday • Alzheimer’s Memory Walk kickoff luncheon, come-and-go event, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. • Mississippi Department of Archives and History presents ethnohistorian Patricia Galloway at St. Dominic Centre New Directions office, 3800 I-55N Frontage Road. talking about aspects of the colonial period of Mississippi, noon - 1 p.m. 601-576-6850. Kevin Jones, 601-898-1053; Heather Taggart, 769-226-5897. • Jackson Legal Professionals Association luncheon, noon - 1 p.m. at the University Club. • Mississippi Museum of Art exhibit “American Masters of the Mississippi Gulf Coast” Tene’ Wansley, [email protected] for reservations. through July 12. 601-960-1515. July 25, Saturday • Mississippi Museum of Natural Science exhibit, ‘Monsters of the Deep,’ runs through • The Greater Belhaven Market, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturdays through December 19. January 8. Dee Gardner, 601-896-3884 or www.msnaturalscience.org. • VSA Arts of Mississippi artists with disabilities exhibit of new artwork runs through July. July 31, Friday • American Cancer Society benefit Jamaica Me Crazy Party, 7 - 11 p.m. July 10, Friday at Sparkman Auditorium at the ag museum. Tickets $45 per couple; $30 individual. • Center Players Community Theatre presents “Pollyanna,” July 10 and 11 at 7:30 p.m.; 601-321-5500. July 12, 2:30 p.m. at the Ridgeland High School Cafetorium. • Jammin’ For Joints, benefiting the Arthritis Foundation, Mississippi Chapter, 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults; $8 for seniors and students. 601-953-0181 or 601-624-8088. at the Old Capitol Inn. Shea Luckett, 601-291-2010. • Jackson Philatelic Society meeting, 7 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church. Jerry Klomparens, 601-992-4529. August 1, Saturday • American Heart Association’s Soulful Heart Society wine and cheese tasting, 6:30 p.m. • Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum Drawdown of Champions, 7 p.m. in the home of Aston and Joyce Wade Hamme. 601-321-1213. $50 per person includes one draw per ticket. Extra draws, $25. Casual dress. Lulu Maness, 601-982-8264. July 11, Saturday • The Greater Belhaven Market, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturdays through December 19. • The Greater Belhaven Market, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturdays through December 19. August 4, Tuesday July 12, Sunday • Sudden Infant Death Syndrome family and friends support group meets • Fondren Bible Institute opening worship service at Fondren Presbyterian Church, each first Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m. at River Oaks Hospital. 601-362-0242. 3220 Old Canton Rd., 601-982-3232. Adult Bible study series on the Kingdom Parables, 6:45 p.m. July 12 - 15. August 6, Thursday • Participating merchants in the Fondren area host Fondren After 5 the first Thursday July 13, Monday of each month, 5 - 8 p.m. • Mississippi Craft Center presents Craft Sampler Camps July 13 - 17 for ages five to 10, and July 20 - 24, for ages 11 and up. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. August 8, Saturday Lunch and snacks included. Sheri Cox, 601-856-7546. • The Greater Belhaven Market, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturdays through December 19. July 14, Tuesday August 12, Wednesday • Madison County Mystery Readers meeting, 10:30 a.m. at the Ridgeland Public Library. • Mississippi Department of Archives and History presents MDAH architectural historian New members and guests welcome. 601-853-8392. Todd Sanders who will talk about and show images from his new book, "Jackson’s North State • Central Mississippi Ole Miss Club annual Rebel Reunion at the Mississippi Trade Mart. Street," William F. Winter Archives and History Building, 200 North Street. Social hour at 5 p.m.; program starting at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults; $10 kids five to 18. 601-576-6857. noon - 1 p.m. Erica Stutzman, 601-500-0707; John Raines, 601-594-4558; Glen Waddle, 601-506-3186. August 15, Saturday July 15, Wednesday • Fifth annual Bright Lights, Belhaven Nights, 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. Virgi Lindsay, 601-352-8850. • Mississippi Department of Archives and History presents music historian Woody Sistrunk • The Greater Belhaven Market, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturdays through December 19. telling about the Ace Records Company of Jackson, recently marked on the August 19, Wednesday Mississippi Blues Trail, noon - 1 p.m. 601-576-6850. • American Cancer Society presents Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Breakfast, July 18, Saturday 7:30 a.m. in the Hilton Ballroom. Guest speaker Jill Connor Browne. • The Greater Belhaven Market, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturdays through December 19. There is no charge for the breakfast. 601-321-5500. • The 15th annual Ice Cream Safari at the Jackson Zoo, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 601-352-2599. August 21, Friday • St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church dinner-dance featuring the Mississippi Swing! Band, • Harbor House annual fund-raiser, 6 - 9 p.m. at the Sparkman Auditorium at the ag museum. 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. Proceeds benefit the church’s Honduras mission trip, scheduled Tickets, $25 per person. 601-371-7335 or www.hhjackson.org. for September 12 - 19. Rayford Woodrick, 601-856-9581 by July 15. July 20, Monday • Mississippi Craft Center presents Craft Sampler Camp July 20 - 24, for ages 11 and up, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lunch and snacks included. special days Sheri Cox, 601-856-7546. HAPPY BIRTHDAY July 9: Delores Hammons, Chip Hart, Bill Gober, Johnna Pittman. July 10: Bill Crockett, Becky Conley, Jimmy Taylor, Fay Jones, Brian Shane Sullivan, Monica Wright, Katie Ingram, Peyton James Callahan. July 11: R.S. Munford Jr., Sam White, Pam Booth, Frances Goodman, Eula Griffith, Dr. Jennifer Turner, Hilton Lutz, Jean Griffin. July 12: Winfred Lott, Dr. Mike Jabaley. July 13: Mark Waters, Aileen Burgess. July 14: Dr. Ed Ruff, Jack Hummel. July 15: Mary Jane Garraway, Barbara McDaniel, Myrtle Canady, Bill Matheos, Larry Patterson, Emily Haxton, Bubba McGehee, Nancy Thomas.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY July 10: Courtney and Clinton Streeter. July 12: Willis and Irma Ellis, Wes and Katie Ingram.

To add your ‘Special Days’ call 601-957-1122, write to P.O. Box 16709, Jackson, MS 39236 or e-mail [email protected]. Page 6B THE NORTHSIDE SUN, JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI Thursday, July 9, 2009 Miss Vodicka and Carnley engaged

Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Carter Vodicka of The Woodlands, Texas, announce the engage- ment of Courtney Lane Vodicka to Zachary Clayton Carnley, son of Lisa Carnley and Tom Carnley of Lampasas, Texas. The bride-elect is the grand- daughter of the late Louise Stephenson Willard and E.C. Lane of Flora, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Edward Vodicka of Lafayette. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Laifer of North Syracuse, N.Y., and Mrs. Thomas Carnley and the late Mr. Carnley of Lampasas. Miss Vodicka is a 2003 grad- uate of The Woodlands High School. In 2007, she received her bachelor’s degree in inter- Courtney Vodicka disciplinary studies for early Institute of Funeral Services. childhood from Stephen F. He was a member of Pi Kappa Austin State University, where Alpha fraternity. she was a member of Tri-Delta The prospective bridegroom sorority. is a funeral director and Miss Vodicka is a fourth embalmer with Eastgate grade teacher at J.O. Davis Funeral Home in Garland, Elementary in Irving, Texas. Texas. Carnley is a 2002 graduate of The couple will exchange Lampasas High School. In vows August 1 at The 2006, he received his bache- Woodlands Inn and Resort in lor’s degree in criminal justice The Woodlands, Texas. from Stephen F. Austin State After a wedding trip to Cabo University and in 2009, San Lucas, the couple will received an associate degree in reside in Carrollton, Texas. funeral science from the Dallas

Call 601-321-5500 for more happenings information. Solution for this week’s puzzle next week. Mustang reunion The Murrah High School This solution for July 2 puzzle Cancer benefit Class of 1969 will hold their The American Cancer 40th reunion July 31 and Society will host a benefit, August 1 at the home of Bob “Jamaica Me Crazy Party,” Biggs and the Country Club of July 31, 7 - 11 p.m., at the Jackson with entertainment by Mississippi Agricultural and The Chill. For information con- Forestry Museum. Tickets are tact Michelle Hudson at $30 per person, $45 per couple. [email protected].

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As long feel sure they get a generous cially the cherry red shades, as it continues to grow through helping of a rose-formula fertil- everywhere you turn, you’re the summer, it continues to izer. And the whole planting is probably right. It has been the bloom. So it is no repeat well-mulched, though I’ve most popular flower in today’s by Mrs. bloomer, with off and on sea- noticed the weekly grass-cut- gardening world, in sales and in Herman sons, but a constant bloomer. ting crew doing some weeding. preference polls, for the last Many people say it is the I certainly do enjoy the rose few years, and likely to remain McKenzie longest blooming rose on the garden I get to share without so. market. any of the work We’ve been able to enjoy a Minneapolis, and in recent vista of Knock Out roses for decades served as the consult- AGOOD TRADE-OUT for more than half a year now, ing rosarian for the Chicago its failure as a cut flower (any- because our across-the-street Botanic Garden. way, the thorns are something neighbors did some major Probably a quarter of a centu- fierce) is the faint, light tea rose CCHERRHERRYY TT.. DDEDDENSEDDENS landscaping, and the most visi- ry ago, Radler began a breed- fragrance. “SETTING THE STANDARD FOR EXCEPTIONAL LIVING” ble and one of the three feature ing program for roses which Until Radler began his work, plants, in quantity, were the focused on repeat blooming, most roses were bred and 601-856-4111 Knock Outs. They need full and cold hardy roses which did brought to market in California, cherrytdeddensrealty.com sun, so we haven’t the cultivat- not get diseases, especially where disease pressure was [email protected] ed space to plant them, at least black spot. In the beginning he almost nonexistent and winters Lou Ann Durfey Pam Cox Kelly Johnson where we’d get to look at them. raised about 600 seedlings a were a transient state of mind. 601-573-5426 601-201-9539 601-966-0474 But thanks to the “borrowed year under fluorescent lights in Transplanted into our hot, Nancy Lehman Lesley W. Deddens Carol Hardison vistas” across the street, and an his basement. He had to be con- humid, basal-rot prone gardens, Kelly Johnson 601-624-5567 601-720-0351 601-927-8320 Cherry T. Deddens occasional up close visit when cerned with winter protection, most modern roses were a frus- 601-966-0474 Owner/Broker we go down to get the mail or while we do not. But his mortal trating failure. Madison the newspaper, they’re part of enemy from the disease world Radler was determined to our garden landscape, too. was the same one we fight con- produce a disease resistant new This landscape rose has stantly: black spot. rose. To make sure conditions earned its accolades and its In 1988, Radler crossed were favorable for encouraging NEW LISTING generous use in present-day seedlings of ‘Carefree Beauty’ black spot and other rose dis- plantings because of its low and ‘Razzle Dazzle,’ some of eases, Radler watered his plants maintenance, drought toler- his basement creations which using an overhead sprinkler. ance, and a very long season of had proved to have good dis- Then, for good measure, he bloom. And if it doesn’t have ease resistance, and singled out ground up diseased rose leaves the fragrance we wish for in a one he thought was especially in his kitchen blender to inten- rose, and doesn’t work well as noteworthy. The Conard/Pyle tionally inoculate the plants. a cut flower - oh, well, you Company, and Star Roses, Like most roses, the Knock can’t have everything. And began testing the plant. Outs do best in full sun or light This gorgeous setting of 5400 sf home nestled in the woods on 3+ acres with more land available. Master suite and guest suite is down with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths up. It features a bonus room with full bath, 4 car garage, storage visual beauty to delight us for In 2000, it won the presti- shade in a fertile, well-drained barn with Architectural Antiques Galore! CALL CHERRY DEDDENS 601-506-5230. months every year probably gious All-America Rose award, soil. These are shrub roses, so Ridgeland Ridgeland means more to most people, and was introduced by their wintertime appearance though I still long for the fra- Conard/Pyle the same year. leaves something to be desired. grance of a long-stemmed Knock Out quickly became the So you should group them with crimson ‘Mr. Lincoln’ in a fastest selling new rose in histo- evergreen shrubs. The land- vase, almost but not quite ry, 250,000 plants purchased scaper who designed my enough to spray incessantly for the first year alone. Star Roses neighbors’ plantings inter- black spot. did a prime marketing job for spaced the roses with low- their new introduction, but the growing dwarf evergreens, Bridgewater beauty with Antique Beams, Heart of Pine floors, Gorgeous Country French custom built home on 1.3 acres with cypress doors and ceilings and backing up to the Natchez all the amenities attributing to Bridgewater living. With 4425 sf, THE KNOCK OUT roses credit really goes to the plant very attractive in their own Trace woods, it's like living in the country. Master suite and 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, beautiful Heart of Pine floors, large (there are many different color itself, which is simply a great right all the year long, and guest suite are down with 2 bedrooms plus a bonus up and a wine cellar, chef's kitchen with Sub-Zero, Viking range, slab total of 3 full baths and 2 half baths. Kitchen/Keeping with Wolf granite, kitchen/keeping room has a fireplace overlooking a combinations now) were rose. From all parts of the coun- behind them, planted appliances, 2 fireplaces and a grand back porch. CALL lake. Master suite has a sun room with a fireplace and off developed by a rose breeder try, reports quickly came of its ‘Kwanzan’ cherry trees, for CHERRY DEDDENS 601-506-5230. master is a courtyard with a fireplace. Wonderful outdoor living space! CALL KELLY JOHNSON 601-966-0474. from Wisconsin, William disease resistance and its long early springtime beauty. Madison Madison Radler, who had grown roses bloom season. 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Lovely one story French garden home with 3 bedrooms on one Super location on Hwy 51 in the town of Madison. This level. Gourmet kitchen has slab granite and property is zoned commercial and has a lot over 30,000 sf with stainless appliances. Beautiful hardwood floors, fireplace in 150 ft frontage on Hwy 51 also located in Madison Station den and porch overlooking fountain with fenced yard. District. CALL CHERRY DEDDENS 601-506-5230. Crape myrtle fest OWNER WILL CONSIDER A TRADE! CALL KELLY The annual crape myrtle fes- JOHNSON 601-966-0474. tival will be held July 18, 10 - LAND FOR SALE - a.m. to 2 p.m., at Green Oak 19 ACRES ON LAKE IN MADISON SCHOOLS LOT 5 AT STONEBRIDGE IN MADISON SCHOOLS LONGLEAF--MADISON CHENAL-MADISON Drawdown Garden Center. Event includes 5 ACRE LOTS ON 90 ACRE LAKE The Drawdown of Champions is scheduled for August 1 at speakers, lemonade and CALL KELLY JOHNSON 601-966-0474 the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. The watermelon. Admission is Visit CHERRYTDEDDENSREALTY.COM For All Open Houses evening will include food from area restaurants, drink, and free. fun including autographed memorabilia from some of Mississippi’s legends and items to bid on at the auction. Plus someone will win $5,000 in cash. Tickets are $50 per person and include one draw per ticket. Extra draws are $25. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. and dress is casual. For more information call Lulu Maness 601-982-8264. Shown are (from left) Lulu Maness, Cindy Tauchar. Page 8B THE NORTHSIDE SUN, JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI Thursday, July 9, 2009 Miss Hogan, Ross plan August service „ Climate control units and traditional units

MR. AND MRS. Tommy „ Unit sizes from 5 x 5 to 10 x 30 Baptistin Hogan announce the engagement of their daughter, „ 7 days a week access

Alison Monique Hogan, to Dr. „ Commercial deliveries available Andrew Samir Ross, son of Dr. and Mrs. Samir Anis Ross of „ 18 wheeler accessible Oxford. „ Computerized entry system The bride-elect is the grand- „ Premises video recorded and daughter of the late Mr. and monitored Mrs. Robert William Martin of Osyka, and Mrs. Elroy Dallas Appreciate friends Hogan and the late Mr. Hogan Mississippi Children’s Home Services (MCHS) recently held JUST WEST OF I-55 OFF GLUCKSTADT ROAD of Laurel. a ‘thank you’ reception for friends’ dedication to helping ONLY MINUTES AWAY FROM NISSAN!! Miss Hogan is a 2003 gradu- abused and neglected Mississippi children. More than 100 ate of Jackson Preparatory guests enjoyed an evening of fellowship with the agency’s School. She was graduated staff, board of directors and agency supporters. Shown are magna cum laude from the (from left) Marty and Lynn McMahan, MCHS Board University of Mississippi in President Carol Biedenharn, and MCHS Past President 2007 with a bachelor’s degree David Sanders. in psychology. As a student, she was a member of the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors Alison Hogan College, served as vice presi- Couple to marry dent of the Pi Beta Phi sorority, Mississippi and was graduated and was inducted into the Phi magna cum laude in 2005 with The marriage celebration of Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi a bachelor’s degree in biology. Amanda Leigh Watkins to academic honoraries. She is He served as president of the Joshua Don Woodward will pursuing a doctor of dental Alpha Epsilon Delta society take place July 18. medicine degree at the and was inducted into the Phi Miss Watkins is the daughter University of Mississippi Kappa Phi academic honorary. of Mr. and Mrs. Mickey Wayne School of Dentistry in Jackson. Ross received his doctor of Watkins. She is the grand- dental medicine degree from daughter of Barbara Gaillard THE PROSPECTIVE the University of Mississippi Young and the late Dr. Loree bridegroom is the grandson of School of Dentistry this May Roy Young of Sulphur, La., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Hakim and is a dentist at Rankin Sarah Ruth Watkins and the Gergis and the late Mr. and County Family Health Care late Virgil Clay Watkins of Mrs. Anis Samuel Ross, all of Clinic in Brandon. Meridian. Assiut, Egypt. The couple will exchange Woodward is the son of Mr. He is a 2001 graduate of vows August 1 at Lakeland and Mrs. Billy Don Oxford High School. Ross Presbyterian Church in Woodward. He is the grandson attended the University of Jackson. of the late Mr. and Mrs. Herman Jackson, and the late Mr. and Mrs. George Arthur Woodward, all of Philadelphia. Richards, Harding Miss Watkins is a 2003 grad- uate of Jackson Preparatory School. She attended the Joshua Woodward, to wed on August 1 University of Mississippi Amanda Watkins where she was an active mem- Galloway Memorial United Mr. and Mrs. Rick Richards ber of Phi Mu sorority. She was Methodist Church. of Dyersburg, Tenn., announce graduated in 2007 with a bach- the engagement of their daugh- elor’s degree in accountancy. ter, Malinda Ann Richards, to Woodward is a 2001 gradu- William Richard Harding, son ate of Madison Central High of Mr. and Mrs. Richard School. He attended Harding of Clinton. Mississippi College where he happenings The bride-elect is the grand- was graduated with a bache- daughter of Mr. and Mrs. lor’s degree in marketing. He Thomas Richards and Mrs. was a member of the Shawreth Bennie Welch and the late Mr. Social Club. He will graduate Mystery readers Welch, all of Dyersburg. The from Mississippi College with Madison County Mystery prospective bridegroom is the his master’s of business admin- Readers will meet July 14, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. istration this fall. 10:30 a.m., at the Ridgeland Edward L. Emling and Mr. and The two will wed at 7 p.m. at Public Library. Mrs. John W. Harding, all of Jackson. Miss Richards is a 2003 grad- uate of Dyersburg High School. She was graduated from Mississippi State University with a degree in business where she was a William Harding, member of Phi Mu sorority. Malinda Richards She is associated with and served as chaplain and Merchants and Planters Bank pledge trainer. Harding is vice in Raymond. president of Steel Specialties of Harding, a 2002 graduate of Mississippi. shoes Clinton High School, received The wedding will be cele- dresses a degree in agricultural busi- brated August 1 at Cumberland ness from Mississippi State. At Presbyterian Church in sportswear State, he was a member of Dyersburg. accessories Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity lk sunbeams birth of their son, Samuel a Everett Guidry, May 15 at w Baptist Medical Center. de Grandparents are Larry and Jan si Samuel Everett Guidry Smith-Vaniz of Canton, Anne Alex and Dees Guidry of Guidry of Jackson and Fred Cheryl Drive announce the Guidry of Charleston, S.C. e l sa