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TODAY IN hISTOrY 1960: Actress-comedian Lucille Ball files for divorce from her husband, Desi Arnaz, a day after they’d finished filming the last episode of “The Luci-Desi Comedy Hour” (“Lucy Meets the Mustache”), on Arnaz’s 43rd birthday. 1991: Motorist Rodney King is severely beaten by Los Angeles police officers in a scene captured on amateur video. Twentyfive people are killed when a United Airlines Boeing 737-200 crashed while approaching the Colorado Springs airport. 2000: Former dictator General Augusto Pinochet returns to Chile a free man, 16 months after he was detained in Britain on torture charges. 2000: Bob Jones University, a fundamentalist Christian college, says it is lifting its ban on interracial dating. (University president Bob Jones III made the announcement on CNN’s “Larry King Live.”)

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JACKSON — House and Senate negotiators late Tuesday agreed on a plan to restore $82 million in cuts made to the current budget. Gov. Haley Barbour has cut $458.5 million from • Dead and what was alive bills/A3 nearly a • Bill to change $6 billion deer season budget dies/D1 when the fiscal year started July 1. The compromise agreed upon would restore over $37 million to K-12 education, including $2 million for National Board Certified teachers, $4 million to mental health, $1.7 million to public safety and a total of $16 million to the Department of Corrections. Another part of the deal includes Barbour’s adding an extra $4 million to community and junior colleges from his discretionary fund. “The House and Senate

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Greg Dart, left, and Kimberly Gayten work to repair Mikle Smoots’ floor at his home on Mississippi 3 Tuesday.

Mission takes on mission to help By Steve Sanoski ssanoski@vicskburgpost.com

For most of his adult life, 56-year-old Mikle Smoots has lived without power or plumbing in a series of one-room shacks alongside Mississippi 3 near the International Paper plant. He’s made his living by doing odd jobs in the Vicksburg, Redwood and Satartia areas for years,

walking to and from the jobs for the most part, collecting cans on the side of the highway along the way. When Smoots’ health began to fail recently, he found himself being shuffled between River Region Medical Center and the River City Rescue Mission, said mission director Earnie Hall. Smoots suffers from dementia and is borderline mentally handi-

capped, said Hall, and has no family members in the Vicksburg area. He receives no federal or state benefits. “The whole time he was here he was trying to get out and make it back to Highway 3,” said Hall of Smoots’ recent stays at the men’s shelter. “We have used all of our resources to try to help him, but we’re a Christian rehab center, not

a nursing home. It’s a hard situation, but we’re trying to find a solution.” On Tuesday, while Smoots was back in the hospital, five volunteers from the rescue mission spent an overcast and cold day adding new plywood, wall board, insulation and tar paper to Smoots’ home — a 15-by-20-foot strucSee Mission, Page A9.

At 14, St. Al’s principal for a day rules By Sean P. Murphy smurphy@vicksburgpost.com Not two hours into Sam Andrews’ reign as principal of St. Aloysius, his first interviewer arrived. He led his visitor into Michele Townsend’s office and sat down in a metal chair reserved for students. “Shouldn’t you be in that chair, Mr. Principal?” the visitor asked. “Ooh, that’s Miss Townsend’s chair,” he said staring at the reclining leather office chair. “I’ve never sat in that chair.” Then he changed seats. “Yeah, this is nice.” Sam, 14, the son of Ronnie and Sharon Andrews, was the seventh-grade class president and now is the eighthgrade class president of Vicksburg Catholic School, but on this Tuesday, his role See Sam, Page A10.

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Winfield wants county link for way to rehab rundown homes By Steve Sanoski ssanoski@vicksburgpost.com Mayor Paul Winfield said Tuesday he hopes the city can partner with Warren County to create a redevelopment authority and create a land trust to salvage dilapidated homes and provide more affordable housing. “This is a way for us to grow our economy horizontally, and not just by raising Mayor Paul your taxes,” Winfield the mayor said as guest speaker of the Vicksburg Chapter of the Home Builders Association of Mississippi. Winfield said the land trust would provide incentives for owners of rundown homes or vacant land to donate their property to the redevelopment authority, which, in turn, would redevelop properties or build homes to sell or lease. “This would be a way for us to funnel state and federal grant dollars to our local economy, and it would be a See Winfield, Page A10.

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First case of ‘LSD on steroids’ found in Vicksburg, police say A routine traffic stop Tuesday led to the city’s first discovery of a narcotic referred to as “LSD on steroids,” police said. “We have not heard of it nor seen it in Vicksburg before,” said police Chief Walter Armstrong. “It was in a crystal form.” Patrick Andrew Traylor, 21, 3424 Drummond St., was charged with possession of a controlled substance in the 3300 block of Drummond Street near National Street at 5:52 p.m. after the traffic stop. Police found the drug, a hallucinogen called dimethyltryptamine or DMT, in his car, Vicksburg police Sgt. Sandra Williams said. Traylor had five grams with a street value of $2,000 on the front passenger seat of his vehicle, Armstrong said. A search of his home yielded three more grams, with a street value of $1,200. Usually seen as oil or crystals, the schedule 1 drug, which makes the offense a felony, is vaporized in a glass pipe or mixed in cigarettes with tobacco or marijuana. The drug is a derivative of plants including anadenanthera peregrina seeds and virola bark, which are found in South America and the West Indies. By the time it is used as a recre-

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from staff reports ational drug, it is synthetic. “It’s more prevalent in California,” Armstrong said. “They often refer to it as ‘LSD on steroids.’ It’s pretty potent.” The chief said the drug is not volatile when manufactured. “It’s a natural psychodelic hallucinogen found in many plants,” said Armstrong. DMT changes from white to reddish-pink as it ages and smells like burning plastic when smoked. Hallucinations last about 30 minutes. DMT vapor produces a harsh feeling on the lungs, elevates blood pressure, heart rate, body temperature and dilates pupils. Sheriff Martin Pace said he has not seen the drug in Warren County. Traylor, who was on probation with the Mississippi Department of Corrections for a 2007 burglary conviction in Hinds County, was being held without bond today at the Warren County Jail.

Walmart employee held for embezzlement A Vicksburg woman was arrested at Walmart Tuesday for embezzlement.

Dame Kiri Beard, 21, 2650 Halls Ferry Road, is accused of taking a 37-inch Vizio TV valued at $547 from the Iowa Boulevard store at 8:39 p.m., Vicksburg police Sgt. Sandra Williams said. Beard was at the Warren County Jail this morning without bond pending an initial appearance in court.

Theft reported on Pleasant Valley A break-in and theft were reported Tuesday in the 200 block of Pleasant Valley Drive, Warren County records showed. At 4:54 p.m., collars, chains and medicine valued at $2,500 total along with a push mower valued at $100 were reported stolen from a shed.

Truck, gun, holster missing in county A pickup was reported missing in the 1100 block of Fisher Ferry Road Tuesday morning. At 6:51 a.m., a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 valued at $15,000 and assorted tools valued at $4,000 were reported stolen. Separately, a Glock .22 handgun valued at $450 and a holster valued at $50 were reported stolen from a vehicle in the 3700 block of Fisher Ferry Road at 4:37 p.m.

The first day of the fourth trial of Dane Davenport included three hours of angry testimony from one of the two boys the state trooper is accused of assaulting, including a specific incident of rape. The witness, now 19, said his early relationship with Davenport had been good, but changed “in a very drastic way” after the abuse began. He described two instances of being fondled by Davenport, the earliest in 1999 when the boy was 9, and told of being sexually assaulted at 13 by the state trooper. He said he remembered “being pushed on (the) bed,” and then “he raped me.” The teen said he told Davenport to stop, but “he kept on going. I tried to get up but he forced me.” Davenport, 47, 407 Warren St., is accused of four counts of sexual battery of a child under the age of 14 and five counts of fondling a child under 16. He faces a possible life sentence if convicted of sexual battery and 15 years on the fondling charges. He was tried twice on separate charges involving the same youths in Oktibbeha County, with a mistrial followed by a verdict of innocent. The trial that began with jury selection Monday is the second in Warren County Circuit Court, the first having ended when jurors could not reach a verdict. Much of the teen’s testimony was sparring with defense attorney John Zelbst, who contends all of the charges arise from sour relations between Davenport and the boys’ mother. Zelbst challenged the teen’s story, questioning how the assault could have happened in an area with a number of other people nearby who could have walked in at any moment. He repeatedly questioned why the boy did not yell out or report it to his parents, teachers, pastor or other authority figure. Under further questioning from Stan Alexander, a member of the prosecution team, the teen said the abuse by Davenport had destroyed his trust in male authority figures. When asked by Alexander about his emotions and not reporting the abuse, the teen said he felt “anxiety, fear,

Dane Davenport shame — I can’t even explain. There’s no word for it.” The teen’s testimony included repeated angry comments about or directed at Davenport, and was told by Judge Isadore Patrick a number of times to simply answer the question. Patrick also ruled on frequent objections by attorneys. After one angry response by the boy, the jury was sent out of the courtroom for a break. Zelbst moved for a mistrial but Patrick denied the motion. Several times during later testimony, the judge admonished the jurors to disregard statements the boy made from the stand. The day started with opening statements by attorneys. “You can’t judge a book by its cover,” Alexander told the jury, saying that from all appearances Davenport is a successful MHSP officer. “The outside of the book looked good, but the evidence will show that Dane Davenport used these boys as his own personal sex toys.” Zelbst countered that in Davenport’s career, beginning in 1987, he has never been the object of any complaint — “not anything, much less about child abuse.” No physical evidence — no DNA or medical evidence of injury to the boys — exists to support the allegations, which are a vindictive attack engineered by the boys’ mother to protect her stake in a personal financial relationship with him, Zelbst said. The jury has six men and six women with two women alternates. Testimony continues today and they will be asked to reach verdicts on each specific incident. Also Tuesday, Patrick signed an order directing attorneys not to make out-of-court statements about the case.

Vicksburg Marine wounded in Afghanistan; surgery today By Danny Barrett Jr. dbarrett@vicksburgpost.com U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Albert “Bert” Winschel of Vicksburg was in serious but stable condition at a hospital in southern Afghanistan today after being wounded Tuesday by small arms fire in the southern Afghanistan province of Helmand, his family said. Winschel, the son of Terry and Therese Evans Winschel

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of Vicksburg and a 2004 graduate of St. Aloysius High School, was hit late in the afternoon while patrolling with his Bert unit during Winschel combat operations, his mother said in Vicksburg this morning. He received wounds to his

pelvis and lower right leg and was to undergo surgery today at Camp Bastion, the British military base near U.S. Camp Leatherneck in southern Afghanistan, Mrs. Winschel said. She said he is expected to be airlifted to Germany and then Bethesda, Md., later today. “The wounds are serious, but miraculously didn’t go through any arteries or fracture any bones,” said Mrs.

Winschel, who is a nurse. She said the family received a telephone call with the news from her son’s staff sergeant Tuesday. Therese Winschel said she spoke late Tuesday with her son, who completed a tour of military duty in Iraq in 2007. She said they talked by satellite phone from outside the camp. Winschel, 23, and his fiancee, Melissa Garrett, have one son,

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Donovan, 2, his mother said. Bert Winschel is a member of the 3rd Force Reconnaissance with Marine Special Forces. Winschel’s father is the historian at Vicksburg National Military Park. The Winschels also have a son-in-law, U.S. Army Capt. Patrick Surbeck, who is deployed overseas, in Yemen, she said.

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Two found guilty Two convictions of driving under the influence, first offense, were recorded in Warren County for the week ending Tuesday. In Vicksburg Municipal Court: • Teressa Ann Wilson, 39, 1299 U.S. 80, was fined $694. In Warren County Justice Court: • Michelle C. Phillips, 24, 119 Abraham Drive, was fined $664.50.

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Medicare restoration School bus safety bill alive in weakened form seen as Band-Aid At a glance on system’s frailties MiSSiSSippi LegiSLAture

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Tuesday was the deadline for House and Senate committees to act on general bills that had already passed the opposite chamber. There is a later deadline for budget and revenue bills. The status of selected bills:

JACKSON — What began as a comprehensive school bus safety bill is still alive at the Capitol, but in a weakened form. The House overwhelmingly passed the bill Tuesday, a day after that chamber’s Judiciary A Committee removed several provisions that had been in Committee the original bill. kills move on The bill now goes deer season back to Senate, where lawmakers can accept the changes or vote to allow House and Senate negotiators to work on an agreement. Committee Chairman Ed Blackmon, D-Canton, said he had numerous concerns about the bill, including provisions to create a 30-foot buffer zone around a stopped school bus and a requirement that only hands-free cell phones be used by motorists in school zones. His committee removed both measures. Blackmon said the buffer zone would be hard to enforce in “an urban environment” where there’s usually bumper-tobumper traffic. He said some motorists might not be aware of when they’re entering or leaving a school zone. Blackmon also said it was “ridiculous” to include a five-year prison sentence for someone convicted of injuring a child while passing a school bus on a first offense. He said under current law a person could be charged with aggravated assault and face up to a 20-year sentence for the same reason. The bill was filed by Sen. Chris McDaniel, R-Ellisville, in response to last year’s death of 5-year-old Nathan Key, a Jones County boy who was hit by a car after he got off a bus. “The bill as it left the Senate is an insult to the legacy of the child who lost his life,” Blackmon said. “The only way it could be salvaged is the way I did it.” The bill passed the Senate without opposition and wasn’t changed from its original form. Supporters of the bill are urging lawmakers to restore some of the provisions. Jones County Sheriff Alex Hodge and about two dozen residents wearing T-shirts with Nathan’s picture on it joined McDaniel at a news conference Tuesday at the Capitol.

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Alive • Charter schools — Senate Bill 2293 would allow 12 public schools that are failing or at risk of failing to become “innovative” schools with a board independent of the district school board; the “innovative” schools’ board would be in charge of hiring and firing teachers and principals. House Bill 1043 would allow the creation of some charter schools. • Public records — House Bill 113 would require government entities to respond to public-records requests within seven days rather than the current 14 days; for complex requests, the government could notify the person seeking the records that at least 14 days would be needed. • Open meetings — Senate Bill 2373 would impose a stiffer penalty for violations of the state’s Open Meetings Act. The House has changed the bill to remove court jurisdiction to nullify the action of the public body. The House also removed language to allow the prevailing party to be awarded attorneys’ fees. • Novelty lighters — House Bill 232 would ban the sale of most cigarette lighters that look like toys. Senate Bill 2859 is similar. • Oakley Training School — Senate Bill 2984 would raise the minimum age of a child being sent to Oakley from 10 to 14 and prohibit teens convicted of misdemeanors from being sent to Oakley. The House changed the bill to eliminate some programs because the facility will receive reduced state funding. • Silver Alert — House Bill 664 would establish a statewide alert system when an elderly person or someone with dementia or other cognitive impairment goes missing. The system would be similar to the state’s Amber Alert, which notifies law officers and the public when a

child is missing. • Stalking — House Bill 1309 would designate aggravated stalking as a felony punishable by up to five years in prison and a $3,000 fine. Punishment for aggravated stalking for someone with a previous record as a sex offender would be up to six years in prison and a $4,000 fine. Senate Bill 2961 is similar. • School bus advertising — House Bill 1233 would allow some types of advertising on school buses. • School bus safety — Senate Bill 2505 would increase the penalties against a driver who injures someone while illegally passing a stopped school bus. • Timber larceny — House Bill 607 would allow a six-year statute of limitations, rather than the current two years, for prosecutors to bring charges against someone suspected of stealing timber. • High speed chases — House Bill 1122 would prohibit the use of nitrous oxide in the fuel for cars, trucks or motorcycles on public roads. The chemical compound is used to boost the horsepower in gasoline engines.

Dead • Legislative pay — Senate Bill 2506 would’ve reduced legislators’ 2011 salaries from $10,000 to $9,000. • Animal cruelty — Senate Bill 2623 would’ve made it a felony to torture a cat or dog. • No texting — Senate Bill 2595 would’ve banned people of all ages from sending text messages while driving. The bill also would require minors to use a handsfree device if talking on a cell phone while driving. • Early voting — House Bill 853 would’ve allowed people to vote from 20 days before an election until five days before an election, for federal, state and county races. • Hunting — House Bill 1282 would’ve revised the dates for deer hunting seasons. • Midwifery — House Bill 695 would’ve limited midwifery services to certified nurse midwives and those who can prove they’ve been practicing for five years.

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By Danny Barrett Jr. dbarrett@vicksburgpost.com Restoration of level reimbursements to doctors for treating Medicare patients is but another bandage on the larger issue of revamping the repayment system as a whole, Vicksburg physician and Mississippi State Medical Association President Dr. Randy Easterling said this morning. On a 78-19 vote, the Senate on Tuesday approved stopgap legislation restoring funds for a month to an array of programs including unemployment insurance, highway projects and the federal flood insurance program. Part of the wide-ranging bill halted a 21 percent cut in Medicare payments to doctors that Easterling said further threatened access to medical care for the elderly with Medicaid, which is also affected when cuts take place in Medicare. “What it does is just postpone the cut,” Easterling said, referring to when the extension for that and other programs ends April 1. “Mississippi has an aging population, and right now, under the present system, we’re losing money taking Medicare patients.” Cuts in what the federal government pays for services is supposed to be determined by the “sustainable growth rate,” or SGR, enacted in 1997 to figure Medicare reimbursements. Annual costs to run a medical practice have outpaced Medicare reimbursements tied to the SGR by about 6 to 1, Easterling has said, which has prompted lobbying efforts to come up with a new system. Congress has shored up the system with stopgap measures since 2002.

Many physicians already weren’t seeing new Medicare patients prior to the expiration of multiple short-term measures to keep payments flowing. “We’ve been asking Congress (to revamp SGR) for eight years,” Easterling said. ““The most fiscally responsible thing to do is fix it.” The $100 billion-plus bill kept alive popular tax breaks and extended longer and more generous jobless benefits through the end of the year. Sen. Jim Bunning, R-Ky., had held up a vote on the measure for days, saying it would add $10 billion to the federal budget deficit. Federal transportation workers had been furloughed since Monday, returning to work by order of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood after the vote. Bunning relented Tuesday — settling for a vote on a measure that would have closed a tax loophole for paper companies that get a credit from burning “black liquor,” a pulp-making by-product. That amendment failed, and Bunning was among 19 GOP senators who voted against the temporary extension bill. Mississippi senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker supported the overall bill, along with Louisiana’s Mary Landrieu and David Vitter. In recent days, Cochran and Wicker expressed support for ending the impasse. Both expressed general support for overhauling the Medicare reimbursement system. Mississippi has 477,000 Medicare beneficiaries and another 115,000 recipients of civilian military or veterans insurance benefits, said MSMA. •

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OLD POSt FILeS 120 YEARS AGO: 1890

Wharfage collections during the past month amounted to $404. • The formation of an athletic club here is discussed. • The Masons hold a meeting to confer first and second degrees on several applications.

110 YEARS AGO: 1900

After a long illness, former Alderman David Walsh dies. • A. Warner of Warner and Searles Co. goes to New York.

100 YEARS AGO: 1910

M.M. Satterfield, mayor of Port Gibson, is in the city. • Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Brien entertain members of the 42 Club.

90 YEARS AGO: 1920

J.I. Wade and daughter are both flu sufferers. • Elizabeth Anderson, flu and bronchitis sufferer, is much improved.

80 YEARS AGO: 1930

Three excursion steamers returning from New Orleans Mardi Gras reach port. • Mrs. Clyde Colvin, who has been spending the winter with her daughter in Harrisburg, Pa., returns here.

70 YEARS AGO: 1940

Mrs. Marshall Bush is visiting her mother in Greenville. • Mrs. C.W. Walter and Mrs. Gus Holler return from a trip to Atlanta.

60 YEARS AGO: 1950

Mrs. Annie Mosby Thomas, one of Vicksburg’s oldest residents, dies.

50 YEARS AGO: 1960

Mrs. Harry C. Dean and Mrs. Paul T. Mauldin of Atlanta are here visiting relatives. • Stanley G. Reed dies. • Mr. and Mrs. Sam Scott announce the birth of a son, Gregory Keith, on March 2. • Mrs. Christine B. Owens dies. • Gregory Peck and Ava Gardner star in “On the Beach” at the Strand Theatre.

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Services are held for Mrs. Elizabeth Williams. • Mrs. Mona Graftin, Utica resident, dies. • Announcement is made that St. Mary’s Catholic School will close at the end of the current school year and consolidate with St. Francis Xavier Academy. • James Wade dies.

Iraq ‘subject to change without notice’ In a testament to the fickleness of our times, remember that it was Americans’ disenchantment with the war in Iraq that first propelled Illinois Sen. Barack Obama onto the national stage and gave him an edge against New York Sen. Hillary Clinton, who was presumed to have the Democratic nomination for the presidency locked up. But Clinton had supported the war before she was against it. Obama was against it consistently, and, as a result, was more credible. After his first year, President Obama has said “dealing with Iraq” has not occupied as much of his time as he had expected. Instead, the “surge” that he and Vice President Joe Biden both declared to be doomed and wrongheaded when undertaken by the previous administration has worked to Obama’s great benefit. Obama has not changed a comma of the Bush-Cheney strat-

egy, including a planned drawdown of combat forces at summer’s end, but Biden is already claiming ending the war will be a victory for the administration. Now this: It might be nothing significant. Of necessity the military is always making contingency plans, often to deal with circumstances nobody seriously expects but for which the military wants to be prepared if the unlikely happens. Most of those plans stay on the shelf. Nonetheless, an announcement by Army Gen. Ray Odierno, our top military commander in Iraq, is worth notice. He has briefed officials in Washington on contingency plans to keep some combat troops in Iraq past the end of August, suggesting that he wants it known that staying longer is a possibility. Gen. Odierno did not offer details and said the plans might be implemented only “if we run into problems.” Now be clear: The past administration and this

one have never said all troops would be coming home. Obama, albeit under his breath, concedes up to 60,000 would remain after August. People want concrete information, but the situation is fluid. Various sorts of challenges are virtually inevitable following parliamentary elections scheduled for Sunday. Recent insurgent attacks killed 23 Iraqis, including nine children. Marina Ottaway, who is monitoring Iraqi news sources for the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace said she wouldn’t be surprised to see more violence. “It is likely to take several months to form a new government,” she told us, “and political instability often breeds violence.” So will Obama stick to the August pledge? That would appear to be the correct decision, but our leaders might think differently when crunch time comes.

30 YEARS AGO: 1980 John Thomas Rawlings dies at his residence. • Kate Fagerburg models a new spring dress for the children’s fashion show at Vicksburg Country Club. • Mrs. Katie Mae Scott, an employee of Anderson Tully Company, dies.

20 YEARS AGO: 1990 Claiborne County Hospital nurses return to work after successful negotiations on a number of issues. • Corrine J. Kilbourne dies. • Vicksburg may have a gambling boat within 90 days if the Senate passes a bill allowing gaming along the Mississippi River.

10 YEARS AGO: 2000 The Rev. William Vandever Martin is tapped as All Saints’ Episcopal School’s new headmaster. • Karley Anne Hinson celebrates her third birthday. • Sam L. Kleisdorf dies.

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‘Free market’ model doesn’t work in medical arena WASHINGTON — The most popular religion in America isn’t Christianity, as most of us have been taught to believe. The most cherished belief system celebrates the principles of unfettered capitalism. That misplaced faith in free markets was on display in this past Thursday’s health care summit, when — between sound bites and talking points — Republicans argued that “choice and competition” would largely resolve the country’s health care problems. That belief — that the arbitrary, confusing and consumerunfriendly policies and practices that we euphemistically call a health care “system” can be transformed by relying on free market principles — is confounding. Except for beneficiaries of Medicare, Medicaid and the Veterans Affairs system — all governmentrun insurance programs — those of us who have insurance are utterly reliant on the private market. That’s what got us into the mess we’re in. The health care market simply doesn’t operate like the market for cars or computers or flat-screen TVs. Sony and Samsung make their prof-

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its by selling as many of their products as they can. Health insurance companies make their profits by selling as many of their products as they can and then trying very hard not to actually deliver them. Try to imagine that you’re awaiting delivery of your brand-new 50-inch TV, for which you’ve already made a hefty down payment. But the company calls to tell you that you violated some obscure clause in your contract, so they’re not going to bring it! In the health insurance world, it’s called “rescission.” Insurers decide they won’t honor the contract because of some alleged violation by the policyholder.

They do that to keep their fat profit margins. Health care giant WellPoint has proposed substantial rate increases in the individual market (policies for individuals who don’t have employer-based insurance), not just in California but in several other states. In congressional testimony last week, WellPoint president Angela Braly said the company had to raise premiums because of soaring health care costs. But WellPoint hardly seems to be hurting; it reported a profit last year of $4.7 billion. California’s WellPoint subsidiary, Anthem Blue Cross, is not only proposing stunning rate hikes. The

state’s insurance commissioner has announced that the company has also repeatedly violated state law by failing to pay medical claims on time and by misrepresenting policy provisions to consumers, according to the Los Angeles Times. So, it seems, the company tells you that a policy offers broad coverage when they’re trying to get you to buy insurance. But when you need the coverage, you find out that the policy doesn’t offer broad coverage, after all. That helps explain why so many people, even with health insurance, go bankrupt after a costly illness. Without stricter government oversight and regulation — which is the essence of the health care reform proposed by President Obama — health care costs will continue to soar while consumers get less and less. Obama’s proposals don’t represent a “government takeover,” as critics contend. The vast majority of Americans would still get their insurance in the private marketplace. But insurers would have to live by a different set of rules. Vice President Joe Biden said it best at the summit: If Republicans

agree that insurance reform is necessary, that health insurance companies should be prohibited from turning away consumers because of pre-existing conditions, that they should be prevented from enforcing lifetime caps on benefits, then the GOP must see the need for strict government regulation. You don’t get those changes in the “free market.” And, unlike the choice of buying a computer or a car, you don’t really get to walk away from health insurance. If you do, you take your life into your hands. Having health insurance increases your chances of longevity. Once upon a time, political leaders realized that all Americans needed access to electricity, and they stepped in to ensure that all households got that small miracle at reasonable rates — something that the “free market” could not provide. Americans need a similar intervention in health care now. • Cynthia Tucker writes for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. E-mail reaches her at cynthia@ajc.com.

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State Farm to offer discounts GULFPORT (AP) — State Farm will offer discounts in Mississippi beginning May 1 for homes and rental property strengthened against wind damage. Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney said that he approved State Farm’s plan to offer the mitigation discounts. They will apply to new construction and retrofits to older homes. Discounts range from 8 to 30 percent, depending on the location of a Mike home, condoChaney minium unit or rental property and construction techniques used. Chaney, a Vicksburg resident, said the highest discount is available only to policyholders south of Interstate 10 who meet strict guidelines for new construction, including hurricane mitigation measures, set by the insurance industry’s Institute for Business and Home Safety. State Farm spokesman David Majors said the company will send more information to policyholders in mid-March about how the program works. Majors said similar programs are in place in Louisiana, Alabama and South Carolina. State Farm has dropped wind coverage for Coast customers who live within 2,500 feet of the Mississippi Sound, or bays that spill into it.

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SMArT MOnEy Q: I got myself into a predicament I don’t know how to handle. I am a 75-year-old lady living on Social Security of less than $700 a month, plus a few dollars in food stamps. My son has lost his job and needs help. He has two kids. I have been putting money on my credit card to BRUCE try and help them. I was doing OK until the company raised my interest rate. I live in subsidized elder complex, so I can’t have them live with me. My daughter in law is working at minimum wage — and was lucky to get that. Their car is about to be repossessed. What can the finance company do if I stop making payments and use the money for my son? — A.G., via e-mail A: There is little I can do

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Toyota hearings could spark new rules Regulations would be first in decade WASHINGTON (AP) — After skewering top Toyota executives in three congressional hearings, lawmakers and federal safety officials will now decide if the auto industry needs new regulations to ensure that the company’s huge safety recalls aren’t repeated. Hearings over two weeks in the Senate and House focused mostly on Toyota’s foot-dragging on problems of sudden unintended acceleration and whether the Transportation Department’s safety division failed to hold the company accountable for big safety problems that have been linked to 52 deaths. But there are signs that Toyota’s recall of 8.5 million vehicles will result in new rules, new spending and changes to vehicle safety laws passed after the last big safety debacle a decade ago, involving Firestone tire blowouts. “We need to look at current law and ask if it is strong enough to prevent something like this from happening again,” said Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, which held a hearing Tuesday on Toyota. Toyota President Akio

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NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rose today after debt-burdened Greece announced a budget that creates $6.5 billion in savings. The new plan had been expected in recent days, which has kept reaction to the report muted. Concerns about Greece’s debt problems have dogged the markets in recent weeks. Investors have been worried that debt problems could spread through Europe and devalue the euro and upend a global economic recovery. The euro rose against

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Greece announces $6.5B austerity plan ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece announced painful new austerity measures today worth $6.5 billion to deal with a financial crisis that has hammered the euro and unsettled financial markets. The decisions were “not taken out of choice but out of necessity,” Prime Minister George Papandreou said as he briefed the country’s president on the new measures, which are aimed at winning European Union support for Greece and calming financial markets. “They were necessary for the survival of our country and our economy, and for Greece to escape the whirlwind of speculators.” The measures contain $3.3 billion in new revenues such as taxes and another euro2.4 billion in spending cut. They include cuts in civil servants’ salaries, pension freezes, increasing sales tax, or VAT, from 19 percent to 21 percent and hiking taxes on alcohol, cigarettes, luxury cars, yachts, precious stones and leather goods among others. The European Union had expressed support for Greece but demanded additional cuts,

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Pensioners demonstrate outside the Athens’ municipality building today in central Athens, Greece. and Papandreou said the government was “awaiting European solidarity” regarding the new plan. “That is the other side of this agreement. So Europe faces a historic responsibility,” he said. Two senior government officials said Papandreou refused

to rule out the option of Greece going to the International Monetary Fund to seek help. Greece is already receiving IMF advice on how to deal with the crisis but European Union officials oppose an IMF bailout. The government hopes

endorsement of the latest measures will open the door for a possible financial backstop from other European Union countries and convince bond investors to keep loaning the country money so it can roll over euro54 billion in expiring debt.

30 killed by triple blasts in Iraqi city Baqouba BAGHDAD — A string of three deadly suicide bombings killed 30 people in the former insurgent stronghold of Baqouba today, including a blast from a suicide bomber who rode in an ambulance with the wounded before blowing himself up at a hospital, police said. The bombings — Iraq’s deadliest in weeks — come as Iraq is preparing for March 7 parliamentary elections. The crucial balloting will decide who will oversee the country as U.S. forces go home and help determine whether Iraq can overcome the deep sectarian tensions that have divided the nation since the 2003 U.S.-led invasion.

3 kids die, 2 injured in Detroit fire DETrOIT — Three children are dead after a house fire in Detroit, authorities said. Four children managed to escape out the window, but two suffered critical injuries. Investigators are trying to determine the cause of the fire, which broke out around 6:45 p.m. Tuesday. Fire officials said neighbors caught three children who jumped from a secondstory window and an infant girl who was dropped from a window. The Wayne County Medical Examiner’s office said autopsies are being performed on three children, ages 3, 4 and 5. Detroit police said a 3-month-old girl and an 8-year-old remain in critical condition at Children’s Hospital of Michigan. A 12-yearold and a 9-year-old also escaped. Police are trying to determine whether an adult was

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Rangel tries to hang on to Ways and Means post WASHINGTON — Rep. Charles Rangel is struggling to hold on to his powerful tax-writing committee chairmanship, with the House speaker declining to endorse him and other Democrats clearly nerRep. Charles vous about Rangel retaining a leader who has been accused of ethical misconduct. “You bet your life,” Rangel said Tuesday night when asked whether he would remain as House Ways and Means chairman. However, his comment followed a private meeting with Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who refused to discuss the session — even though last week she said Rangel could continue in his position pending the outcome of a second ethics investigation of his conduct. A key Democratic aide said Tuesday that Rangel was expected to step down temporarily, possibly reflecting Pelosi’s message to the 20-term New York Democrat. A number of Democrats have called for Rangel to relinquish his chairmanship, at least temporarily.

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Smithsonian turns down suit worn by O.J. Simpson LOS ANGELES (AP) — What O.J. Simpson wore when he was acquitted in 1995 of murdering his ex-wife and her friend was the suit seen around the world during one of the most watched televised moments in history. But the Smithsonian Institution, America’s repository of historical artifacts, rejected it Tuesday as inappropriate for their collection. Announcement of the museum’s snub came the morning after a California judge approved the donation as the solution to a 13-year court battle over the carefully tailored tan suit, white shirt and yellow and tan tie. The ensemble has been held by Simpson’s former sports agent, Mike Gilbert. Fred Goldman, the father of the man Simpson was accused

O.J. Simpson smiles in a Los Angeles courtroom after being aquitted of murder in 1995. of killing in 1994, had been fighting Gilbert for the suit, which Simpson has said was stolen from him. The suit was indirectly

responsible for Simpson’s current predicament: The former NFL star is imprisoned in Nevada for a bungled effort to reclaim items of his memorabilia from a Las Vegas hotel room. Simpson had been told the suit was in the room and was being offered for sale, along with other artifacts of his life. It turned out the suit wasn’t there. The Smithsonian announced its decision with a terse announcement on its Web site. “The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History will not be collecting O.J. Simpson’s suit,” it said. “The decision was made by the museum’s curators together with the director.” Gilbert, who has the suit in storage, said he was disap-

pointed with the decision. “Whether we like it or not, it’s part of American history,” he said. “I’m disappointed that they didn’t wait to hear from me and consider my vision of how it should be displayed.” Attorney Ronald P. Slates, who represents Simpson, said he’s keeping his client informed about the donation effort. Superior Court Judge Joseph S. Biderman consulted Simpson by phone Monday, then approved Gilbert’s plan after Simpson said he would agree as long as no one made any money. “I’m saddened by the fact that the foremost museum in America has refused this very important item in the history of American jurisprudence,” Slates said. “Regardless of one’s feelings about

Mr. Simpson, his acquittal by a jury of his peers on Oct. 3, 1995 was of great significance and is widely talked about to this day.” Even then-President Bill Clinton watched on television when the jury announced the acquittal in the killing of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman after a yearlong trial. The museum’s spokesman, Linda St. Thomas, said curators consider several criteria for accepting donations, including whether an item has historical significance, whether it is needed to complete a collection or is needed for research. Attorney David Cook, who represents Fred Goldman, said he was sure other institutions would want the suit.

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Mamie Gibbs TUCKER, Ga. — Mamie Gibbs died Monday, March 1, 2010, at Briarwood Golden Living Center in Tucker, Ga. She was 84. Ms. Gibbs was born in Warren County and was a former resident of Vicksburg. She was a member of Zion Travelers M.B. Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, John S. and Mahalia Durman Williams; and four sisters, Willie Bell Brown, Blanchie Buckley, Malissa Lewis and Helen January. Survivors include a son, James R. Gibbs Jr. of Ocean Springs; a daughter, Malissa A. Bush of Stone Mountain, Ga.; a brother, Leslie Williams Sr. of Bryan, Texas; a sister, Mable V. Evans of Dallas; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. W.H. Jefferson Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

Pauline Jiles ST. JOSEPH — Pauline Jiles died Monday, March 1, 2010, at Hardtner Medical Center in Urania, La. She

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WEATHER This weather package is compiled from historical records and information provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the City of Vicksburg and The Associated Press.

LOCAL FORECAST friday-saturday Sunny; highs in the lower 60s

TONIGHT Clear; low near 30 thursDAY-saturday Sunny; highs in the upper 60s, lows in the lower 30s

Almanac Highs and Lows High/past 24 hours............. 43º Low/past 24 hours............... 31º Average temperature......... 37º Normal this date................... 55º Record low..............16º in 1980 Record high............83º in 1953 Rainfall Recorded at the Vicksburg Water Plant Past 24 hours......................None This month.................. 0.25 inch Total/year.................9.21 inches Normal/month......0.57 inches Normal/year........ 10.90 inches

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Greg Dart cuts a piece of plywood as Timothy Raney works on Mikle Smoots’ roof at his home on Mississippi 3. any number of abandoned, ramshackle structures along Mississippi 3 in the lower Mississippi Delta. A few possessions inside are the only items suggesting the place is actually inhabited. Among piles of rusted cans and bags of trash, the clapboard shack has one small window. Its sagging, rotten floorboards feel like they could give way at any step, and a steady drip comes from the roof — which also consists of sagging, rainsoaked plywood. A twin size bed and fire stove consume most of the living quarters; a

few tins of tuna and chilli are the only food to be seen. The volunteers from the rescue mission put new plywood on the floors, insulated the walls and patched up the roof as best they could on Tuesday. The day previous they had moved in a new bed and couch, and cleaned out a pile of trash from the home. Among the discarded items was a tattered couch that had literally been reduced to a pile of rusted springs from a slow leak in the ceiling. The furniture and repair materials were provided by the rescue mission, and

added insulation was provided by Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace, McCoy’s Building Supply and Haden True Value Hardware. “I’ve known him for about 30 years,” said Pace. “He’s always been able to manage out here with the help of some of the neighbors, but as he’s gotten older and his health has been failing he’s just been in a real bad way.” Next to the home the volunteers fixed up Tuesday is Smoots’ former home. It’s a collapsed pile of plywood and corrugated tin, similar in size and structure to his

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Continued from Page A1. ture made of single sheets of chipboard. “He needs some real help. It’s just a shame that he has to live like this,” said Greg Dart, who oversaw the work and is manager of the rescue mission. “He really can’t take care of himself, but if he has to come back here, at least it will be a lot cleaner and warmer.” Hall said some social workers in Vicksburg are working on an application for Smoots to enroll in Medicaid, and they’re looking for a way to get him into a nursing home or assisted living situation. Nonetheless, when Smoots is released from the hospital again, which Hall speculated would be in a few days, he’s likely to be taken back to his home on Mississippi 3. “We just love him, and we’d love to help him,” said Hall, who added anyone who wants to contribute to Smoots’ cause can contact the River City Rescue Mission. “We know this community is a good community, and we know they will help when they hear his story.” Unfortunately, Smoots is unable to tell his story for himself. He was unable to comprehend or sign a hospital waiver needed to speak to a reporter, said River Region Medical Center Director of Marketing Diane Gawronski. “They’ve had a very hard time communicating with him at the hospital,” Hall said. At first glance, Smoots’ home could be mistaken for

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was 92. Mrs. Jiles was born in Bienville Parish, La., and had lived in Tensas Parish most of her life. She worked in retail sales and owned a restaurant. She was a member of St. Joseph Baptist Church. She is survived by four daughters, Virginia Sue Kirkpatrick of Forest, Miss., Doyline Jiles Jones of Bastrop, La., Mildred Jiles Randall of Olla, La., and Kathryn Jiles McLean of Mer Rouge, La.; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Baptist Church with the Rev. Joe Oldenwald officiating. Burial will follow at Legion Cemetery in Newellton under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home in Tallulah. Visitation will be at the church from 6 until 8:30 tonight.

Betty McDaniels Betty McDaniels died Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at her home. She was 63. Ms. McDaniels was a homemaker. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Archie McDaniels and Isola Tucker Broome. Survivors include two sons, David Hartman and Bobby Ellis, both of Vicksburg; two daughters, Joy Ellis of Vicks-

burg and Stephanie Lane of Columbus, Tenn.; and 11 grandchildren. W.H. Jefferson Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

Loveice Clyde Stevens Services for Loveice Clyde Stevens will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at Cedar Hill with Dillon-Chisley Funeral Home in charge.

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current dwelling. Beneath the collapsed roof, rotting clothes, molded bedding and rusted cooking utensils sit trapped inside, and it looks as if Smoots simply started anew once his former home fell in on itself. “This isn’t the only man in our community that’s in this position. There’s hundreds more — he just puts a face on the problem,” Hall said. “We’re going to continue to bring him food and bottled water, and help him out anyway we can. Hopefully we can provide a temporary fix until they get his Medicaid application through and find a more permanent solution.”

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RIVER DATA Stages Mississippi River at Vicksburg Current: 31.3 | Change: +0.1 Flood: 43 feet Yazoo River at Greenwood Current: 29.0 | Change: -0.3 Flood: 35 feet Yazoo River at Yazoo City Current: 28.7 | Change: -0.4 Flood: 29 feet Yazoo River at Belzoni Current: 29.4 | Change: -0.3 Flood: 34 feet Big Black River at West Current: 6.8 | Change: +0.1 Flood: 12 feet Big Black River at Bovina Current: 11.1 | Change: -0.3 Flood: 28 feet StEELE BAYOU Land....................................79.6 River....................................79.3

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expanded to principal of the high school, which includes students in seventh through 12th grades. As part of a school fundraiser, the position of principal for the high school and St. Francis Xavier Elementary, were up for bid, and Sam’s mother won. Gray Houser, a fourthgrader at the elementary school, will be that school’s principal on Thursday. The two were supposed to coincide, but a Tuesday field trip to see World War Gray II aircraft at Houser Vicksburg Tallulah Regional Airport kept Gray out of class. Eleven years ago, Gray was born 4 months prematurely and weighed only a pound. He spent four months at Blair E. Batson Children’s Hospital in Jackson. “They saved his life,” said his mother, Courtney Houser. Gray has appeared on radio and television as part of the Children’s Miracle Network and has an appearance scheduled for Thursday on Live from the Klondyke radio program on 1490 AM. But, like Sam on Tuesday, on Thursday, he will be the boss. “I think it will be really cool,” said Gray, 11, whose father is Bob Houser. “I get to make a lot of rules.” His first will be for all teachers to wear school uniforms, too. The second “secret rule” is designed specifically for his fourth-grade class. That second rule will make him the most popular fourth-grader in the school, he promises. As far as wielding his power, Gray could get some advice from Sam as to how things run. Sam’s day began as the first morning light began filtering through overcast skies. Dressed in perfectly ironed khakis, white button-down

way for us to contract with local developers who employ our citizens and spend their money in our community. It’s a win-win for all of us,” Winfield said. “This is not anything novel or new. It’s being done all over our country and all over our state.” Winfield noted the city, county and partnering housing agencies were recently passed over for up to $35 million in grant funds to create affordable housing through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program. He said the redevelopment agency could begin to do the work the grant would have provided for — primarily, purchasing dilapidated properties and redeveloping them as affordable housing. The mayor also told the 20 home builders association members on hand that he is

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St. Aloysius High School Principal for a Day Sam Andrews, center, and development director Patty Mekus, right, listen to Mike shirt, black tie with a gold pattern and a dark sports coat partially hiding his nametag — Sam Andrews, St. Aloysius Principal — he greeted students as they arrived at school shortly after 7. “Some of them shook their heads, some laughed and some were rejoicing,” Sam said. He read morning announcements, including his rules for the day. • All teachers caught talking on cell phones or texting will forfeit their phone to the principal. • An untucked teacher’s shirt will result in afterschool detention. “I have to be careful with the power,” said Sam, a selfdescribed 80-year-old in a 14-year-old’s body. “What comes around, goes around so I have to really watch what I do today. Tomorrow it

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is back to a normal day.” Some staff asked him for a raise, which he could not authorize, but he did teach the school a lesson in fiscal responsibility. He had the chance to order any meal from any restaurant. “I picked Fox’s pizza,” Sam said. “I wanted to save the school money. I didn’t want them to have to raise tuition.” Teachers had few problems with their new principal. “Would he make a great principal? The heck with principal, he would make a great president,” said Mike Jones, a longtime teacher and coach at the school. David Wood, a substitute teacher, added, “They could not have picked a better person to be principal of this school. He is a keeper.” Sam spent nearly an hour in a meeting, during which time Townsend reclaimed

her office. “I was very impressed with Sam this morning. He greeted students, showed attentiveness at our administrative team meeting and was very involved,” Townsend said. “He did a great job ... then he booted me out of my own office.” Sam spent the rest of the day making surprise visits to classrooms. He ate lunch with the faculty and attended an afternoon staff conference. His last act as principal was to “scold” two faculty members caught in violation of the tucked-in-shirt rule. No teachers were caught in violation of the cell phone policy. “He took it very seriously and acted like a real principal,” said his 12-year-old sister, Sarah Ruth, who was in one of the seventh-grade classes Sam monitored. “He was very responsible.”

focused on getting Vicksburg renters to purchase homes. “I think it will be a travesty if there are as many renters when I leave as when I came,” said Winfield, who took office in June. “We all know when you have a lot of renters, you don’t have a lot of people who feel like they have ownership of their community.” Providing more affordable housing in Vicksburg was a cornerstone of Winfield’s campaign last year. The mayor said the redevelopment authority is still in the planning stages, and he hopes to meet with county officials and local industry leaders soon to get their opinions and buy in. “We need to determine what we can afford to do and what our target is,” he said. “It’s going to be really important to get buy in and positive response from your industry, and I look forward to discussing this with the county and other stakeholders.”

Budget Continued from Page A1. conferees have reached an agreement on the fiscal year 2010 budget that the governor can live with,” said Dan Turner, Barbour’s press secretary. “It’s not the way the governor would have done it, but it’s a suitable compromise.” “This bipartisan agreement with the House conferees has

taken a lot of hard work and time but it has been worth the fight,” said Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant. “SB 2495 makes it possible for us now to continue crafting a fiscal 2011 budget resolution.” The full House and Senate still must agree on the plan before the cuts can be restored.

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SCHOOL & YOUTH WE DN E SDAY, MARCH 3, 2010 • SE C TI O N B W W W.4KIDS B2 | COMICS B4 Karen Gamble, managing editor | E-mail: newsreleases@vicksburgpost.com | Tel: 601.636.4545 ext 137

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Gold Key winners

ACHIEVEMENTS • Representatives from Warren Central High School received three perfect scores from judges at the District VI Choral Festival held at Pearl High School Feb. 24-25. Warren Central was the only school of 24 participants to receive the trio of perfect scores. WCHS Madrigals earned two 100s for their performance in the ensemble room, and the WCHS Varsity Choir was the only SATB choir to receive a 100. The school also received a superior plus from the sight-reading judge. All groups will travel to the State Contest on March 30.

COMPETITIONS • Area students who placed at the 2010 Central District Conference of Future Business Leaders of America hosted by East Central Community College were Claiborne County Vocational-Technical Center students Deandrei Sanderson, second place in Personal Finance, Zakiya Epps, third place in Economics and Zsalicia Jones, sixth place in Accounting I; and Warren Central High School students Matthew Hamilton, first place in Personal Finance, Della Loflin, first place in Public Speaking II, Jamel Dagher, first place in Marketing and first place in Introduction to Business, Daniel Kuchman, first place in Accounting I, Waid Barfield, second place in Economics, Emmanika Shakespeare and Veronica Gibson, second place in Global Business, Connor McHan, sixth place in Business Procedures, Abbey King, sixth place in Business Calculations, and Annant Patel, Parin Bhikha and Chase Ladd, first place in Banking and Financial Systems. • Kaci Holdiness of the Hinds Community CollegeVicksburg DECA chapter won first place in the Sports and Entertainment Kaci MarketHoldiness ing event at the State DECA Career Development Conference in Jackson. A first-year marketing student and Warren Central sophomore, Kaci is the daughter of Ricky and Linda Holdiness. She will attend the International CDC in Louisville, Ky., in April with her adviser, Donna Cook. Other participants were Falencia Anderson, third place in the technical sales event; Kimberly Loving, Jeffery Mounger and Leigh Ann Roberts, fifth place in the DECA Quiz Bowl Team event; Jalorine Chandler; Dylan Dement; and Amber Wright.

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Gold Key winners, from left, are seniors Kyley Wells and Kate Akers and junior David Young.

Three from WC top winners in regional arts contest By Manivanh Chanprasith mchan@vicksburgpost.com

Works by three Warren Central High School art students have received top regional honors and will advance to the national level. Seniors Kate Akers and Kyley Wells, along with junior David Young, are Gold Key winners in the 2010 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards competition, sponsored by The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, a nonprofit based in New York. The Gold Key award is the highest at the regional level. Other regional awards are the Silver Key, Honorable Mention and American Visions & Voices nominees, also called Best of Show. The competition recognizes achievements in the arts by students in grades 7-12. In the regional contest, WCHS art instructor Nancy Mitchell said, more than 2,000 entries were submitted in painting,

If you go

The winners

Works by three Warren Central High School students will be displayed at the Mississippi Museum of Art, 380 S. Lamar St. in Jackson, through April 18. Admission is free. Museum hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call 601-960-1515 or visit www.msmuseumart.org.

• Gold Key — Seniors Kate Akers and Kyley Wells and junior David Young. • Silver Key — Senior Kate Akers (two), juniors Catherine Brown and Adrienne Coburn, sophomore Christine Councell, freshman Sallie Lin (two) and senior Turner Reeves.

drawing, mixed media, photography, sculpture, graphic design, animation and textile fiber design. Jonathan Hart and Susan Causey also teach art. Kate’s winning piece was a sculpture of a building from the comic book “Bizenghast.” She also entered two paintings into the contest, and both won a Silver Key. Kate is the daughter of Stephen and Janet Akers, also an artist. Kyley’s award-winning piece is a sequential pastel she calls

“Antsy.” “I like ants,” she said. “They just look cute.” She is the daughter of Krista Carter. David, the son of Chris and Becky Young, won for his ink drawing of birds. “I like birds and nature, and I found a stilllife that I liked and went on from there,” he said. The students’ works, along with other winners from across the state, are on display through April 18 at the Mississippi Museum of Art in Jackson. After that, the pieces will head to New York City for the national contest and will

• Honorable Mention — Sophomore Chasity Barnes (two), juniors Catherine Brown and Stephen Hensley, senior Diana Hubris, sophomores Damien Jones and Nikki Longmire, freshman Julie Matson and senior Turner Reeves.

be on display this summer. From there, a gold medal, an American Visions & Voices medal and a silver medal will be awarded. WCHS was the only school in Warren County that participated in the contest, which is open to all schools. Guidelines for next year’s awards will be available October 1. The contest began in 1923 and, since, 12 million students have participated and $20 million in scholarships have been awarded.

‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Caleb White, right, plays Seymour, and Markeith Burks is dressed as Audrey II in a scene from “Little Shop of Horrors.” The musical, performed by Vicksburg High School students, will be presented at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the school auditorium. Tickets are $7. Call 601-831-1807. Caleb, 18, is the son of Billy and Cheryl White. Markeith, 15, is the son of W.L. Burks Jr. and Cherrie Burks. KATIE CARTER•THE VICKSBURG POST

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

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Amy answers your questions about the World Wide Web at www.4Kids.org/askamy

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Going Places

The Stars Speak

Explore different methods of travel at Transport Explorer, www. mylearning.org/interactive.asp? journeyid=504&resourceid=1411. Venture into this virtual town to learn all you can about how goods and people get from one place to another. Click on the mode of transport that interests you the most, such as cars, trains, bikes or boats, to begin. Did you know that there are many different terms for the parts of a boat or that the key to your car causes electrical sparks once it’s in the ignition? One thing is for sure, this site will make travel a lot more exciting in the future.

Glance up at the twinkling lights in the night, and listen to the Stories of the Skies at www.nmm.ac.uk/stories-of-the-skies. So many characters and creatures roam through the dark, telling fabulous tales full of mythology. Have you ever wondered how the planets were named? Find out more about Venus, the goddess of love, and Mars, the god of war, as you jump around the Milky Way. Once you know who is who and what is what, recount the mythical stories to friends and family the next time you’re out stargazing.

What is the front of the boat is also known as?

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Add a little sparkle to your life at Bedazzled, www.schoolsliaison .org.uk/bedazzled, a site for the style obsessed. This virtual magazine is full of inspiration, whether you are exploring the history of certain trends or just wondering what your clothes say about you. You might also get Carried Away with all the choices of bags this site features. Pick your purse based on look, function or construction. Each one comes with information on the story behind the style, so pick your favorite. Good luck, good lookin'.

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There are so many cool places to see around the world. I may not get to visit them all, but luckily, the Internet makes virtual travel a breeze. One cool place I've always wanted to go is Thailand. Take a trip to Thailand with me when you visit these cool sites. Immerse yourself in Thai art or find an easy recipe to get a taste of Thailand at home. The itinerary is up to you!

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school by school Agape Montessori • Dr. Peter Stewart presented his Aviation/Education Outreach program to grades 1-8, demonstrating the correlation among aviation, math and science.

Beechwood • Those meeting with Rainbow Book representative Debra Thurmon to select library books were library students Leslie Lee, Brittany Savage, Antonnea Cooper, Josh Furr, Curtis Blackwood, Taylor Lampkin, Sam Greer, Amy McGuffie, Johnathan Sullivan, Michael Carson, Jada Wells, Sammy Wilkerson, Mary Elizabeth Ballard, Joshua Sullivan, Daria Redmond, Zacheaus Doss and Deontae Sisney; teachers Donna Smith, Marion Margaret Hern, Amy Allen and Beverly Maynord; and librarian Rhonda Hendrix. • Beechwood Health Council representatives met with students and parents at the annual Read Around the Campfire, which featured literature on the importance of walking for health. Megan Ladner presented What’s in Your Lunch. • District Science Fair winners were as follows: Grades 1-3, Physics — Carmen Harris, fifth place; Grades 4-6, Behavioral and Social Science — Hailey Garner, fifth place; Biochemistry — Christopher Farrish, first place; and Maurtice Milton, fifth place; Botany — Megan Heard, third place; Engineering — Savannah Thomas, fifth place; Microbiology — Sara Montgomery, fourth place; and Tori Ross, honorable mention; Chemistry — Jaylen Whitaker, fourth place.

Bovina • Top Accelerated Reader in Denice Poe’s first-grade class was Kaleb Sheppard. Parent helper was Lily Hunter. Sarah Lloyd was inducted into the AR Millionaires Club. Third-graders presented “Straight from the Heart.” Zelda Cole’s fourthgraders presented Black

History Month reports on famous Americans. • District Science Fair winners were Skylar Gibson, honorable mention in Botany; Glenn Alan Kitttrell, third place in Zoology; Kate Shelton, second place, and Sydney Stuart, fourth place in Physics; and Brandon Thompson, third place in Earth and Space Science. • Pledge leaders for the week were Trey Muirhead, Brady Green, Kendrick Thompson, Matthew Turnage, Devin Parker, McKayla Quinton, Parker Green, Hope Rea Sibley, Camri Thornhill and Lailah Washington. Student Council leaders for the week were Brandon Caruthers and Skyler Gibson. • Students participating in the Kelso party for positive behavior choices were Taylor Palmer, Andrea Pecot, Kevon Tayshia Thompson, Joseph Jones, Lauren Revette, Andrew Hearld, Charity Williams, Caydee Schweitzer, Kayden Acuff, Joseph Acuff, Kristofer Cook, Jer’Darriyus Jackson, Nickolas Hargroves, Dakota Hines, DonTerry Russell, Brandon Johnson, Triniti Eitenior, Logan Hardin, Aniya Hemphill, Ben Daene, Anna Hoben, Tyler Caldwell, Emily Bull, Korey Dykes, Jagger Weekly, Antwuan Calvin, Hailey Rambo, Anna Bull, Aaron Harmin, Sarah Lewis, Tomasina Hunter, Gabby McLeod, Kelvin Blackmore and Maddie Henderson. • Waterways Experiment Station representatives Daniel Farrar, research scientist, and Jerre Sims, research biologist, presented a slide show to fifh-graders on using microscopes. The students viewed various types of cells.

Bowmar • Top sixth-grade Accelerated Readers were Kailyn McCarley, Todd Heusinger, Elizabeth Boyd, Nick Wright, Kaylynne Wallace, Carly Bunch, Tyler Vroman, Caitlyn Jeffers and Julee Lieberman.

Dana Road • After a study of histori-

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cal events, Juanita Roberts’ GATES classes visited the National Civil Rights Museum and the Fire Museum in Memphis. Rebecca Pace, lead teacher, attended the Textbook Caravan in Jackson to view science materials. • Nine weeks tests will be administered to third grade and skills review will be administered to grades 1-2 as follows: Tuesday — Reading; March 10 — Language; March 11 — Math; and March 12 — make up. Snow day make up will be March 17. • Parent Academy will sponsor Family Read Night from 5:30 until 7 p.m. Tuesday. Parents must attend with children. Free ice cream certificates will be distributed by McDonald’s. Top Accelerated Reader classes for February were Jennifer Penley’s kindergarten, Tricia Bradley’s first grade, Kimberly Rhodman’s second grade and Rebecca Powers’ third grade. Kathryn Goss has achieved bronze AR status. • Pledge leaders from the kindergarten class of April Ross and Nikita Polk were Ariah Pendleton, DeJaylon Clark, Mercedes Middleton, Charles Brown and Tommy London. • Students collected $874.08 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Classes collecting the most donations were the kindergarten class of Jessica Kirgan and Tonja Kline, first place; kindergarten class of April Ross and Nikita Polk, second place; and the pre-K class of Uretka Callon and Amanda Dunn, third place. Winners will be awarded a pizza party, and the school will receive a gift certificate to OfficeMax.

First Presbyterian • Kari Dupree’s toddlers painted with chocolate pudding after a study of mud and the color brown. • Jessica Wicker’s 2-yearolds fingerpainted green shamrocks in preparation for St. Patrick’s Day. • Three-year-old classes of Lynnette Smith and Teri

Conerly made Noah’s ark necklaces after a study of the letter N. They also made a torn-paper caterpillar collage after a study of author and illustrator Eric Carle. Nancy Clement was named Student of the Week. • Shannon Bell’s pre-kindergarten class compared George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in honor of Presidents Day. • Kindergarten students of Gloria Sullivan made log cabins and wrote stories after a study of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington.

Good Shepherd • Carmen Collins, Mayra James, Buttini Mitchell and Gloria Williams attended the Gone Wild Workshop at the Natural Science Museum in Jackson. • Three-year-olds visited Dr. Roderick Coleman’s dental office as part of Dental Health Month. The students had lunch at Sonic. • Five-year-olds visited Lorelei Books as part of a Read Across America bookreading event. • All classes celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday Tuesday. • Two-year-olds visited the Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library today.

Hawkins Preschool • Registration is underway; students are preparing for spring and a study of community helpers. • Katrina Davis’ 1-year-olds explored the sounds of windchimes. Davis’ 2-year-olds learned how to use tools. • Charlene Gravens’ 3-yearolds learned about space and hosted a sock hop as part of a study of the letter S. Heather Jackson’s 3-year-olds discovered moon sand and created a “little self” for display in the classroom. • Mona Pace’s 4-year-olds made telephones, trains and traffic lights and painted a smile with a toothbrush as part of a study of the letter T. Sue VanDenAkker’s 4-yearolds made tie-dyed T-shirts from poster board and studied about turtles. Bradley

Pecanty shared a live turtle with preschool classes.

Hinds Career and Technical • Kaci Holdiness accepted the HCC-Vicksburg Marketing DECA chapter’s 100 percent membership certificate at the state awards banquet. Donna Cook, DECA adviser and lifetime DECA member, was awarded a 25 years of service pin and certificate. • Jackson McDonald’s district marketing representative, Michelle Smith, spoke to students about the importance of promotion, signage and product samples. Students enjoyed caramel and mocha frappes.

Jacob’s Ladder • After dusting books at the library and gathering bulletins at The Church of the Holy Trinity, Episcopal, the students rode to Kroger Plaza to put gas into the van and to mail an item at the UPS store. • Sharon Andrews worked with the students on exercises and a game of dodge ball. While the Tuesday group of Will Conway, Matthew Grogan and Robin Smith worked, the remaining students made pimiento cheese by hand. • Students set the tables for the Wednesday Night Service at First Presbyterian Church. Parent volunteer Melissa Stewart assisted the students. Misty Grantham worked at Just Duett Sports, Alayn Bufkin worked at River Outfitters and Matt McKay at County Market. • Students were helpers at The Salvation Army, where they washed tables and swept floors in the dining area after the noon meal. • Carol Bufkin folded napkins and wiped chairs at Walnut Hills. The students gave their teacher a surprise birthday party.

Porters Chapel • Top Accelerated Readers are as follows: K-5 — Macey Bufkin, Madison Combs,

Salad, Cinnamon Apples, Blushing Chilled Pears, Mixed Fruit, Whole Wheat Roll, Milk, Fruit Juice Friday: Chicken Nuggets, Chef Salad, Loaded Baked Potato, Yam Patty, Cheesy Broccoli, Frozen Fruit Juice Bar, Orange Smiles, Fresh Fruit Bowl, Yeast Roll, Milk, Fruit Juice

Mary Claire Lovins, Olivia Masterson, Ilenia Phillipson, Andrew Rainey, Peyton Sikes, Leah Simms and Hannah Claire York; first grade — Bailey Andrews, William Fischer, Gunner Hutchins, Landon Kraemer, Ethan Patel, Brianna Poole, Morgan Smith and Audrey Woodruff; second grade — Hailie Baswell, Devin DeWeese, Hannah Embry, Brittnee Martin, Tristan Pickering, Jared Smith and Josh Smith; third grade — Jake Arias, Bradley Collins, Caitlyn Denley, Alaina Huskey, Cole McClure, Ethan Phillipson, Cole Pittman and Kristen Spell; fourth grade — Michael Brewer and Gracie Felker; fifth grade — Cody Bryant and Garrett Hutchins; sixth grade — Booth Buys, Cole Davenport, Kailee Edwards, Bryce Fleming, Kyle Learned, Anna McKenzie Masterson, Allison Nunnelee, Griffin Nunnelee, Wil Owens, Brooke Palmer, Nic Stump and Trey Wright. • District art winners were as follows: first place winners — Kylee Westcott, Peyton Sikes (second place state winner), Landon Kraemer, Kristen Spell, Molly Smith (first place state winner) and Allison Nunnelee; second place winners — Leah Simms, Morgan Smith, Tristan Pickering, Brittnee Martin, Caitlyn Denley, Maura Stump, Spencer Davis and Kailee Edwards. • Seventh- and eighth-grade choir members sang and delivered Valentines to residents of Belmont Gardens and Heritage House. • Beauty and Beau winners were as follows: K-4 and K-5 — Olivia Masterson, most beautiful, and Christian Lancaster, most handsome; grades 1-3 — Amberlyn Kelley, most beautiful, and Josh Smith, most handsome; grades 4-6 — Allison Nunnelee, most beautiful, and Josh Arias, most handsome; grades 7-9 — Elizabeth Holloway, most beautiful, and Richie Bufkin, most handsome; grades 10-12 — Continued on Page B3.

Calico Fruit, Fresh Fruit Bowl, Rice Krispie Treat, Milk, Fruit Juice Wednesday: BBQ Pulled Pork Burger, Chicken and Sausage Gumbo over Rice, Chef Salad, Ham and Cheese Wrap, Tossed Salad, Vegetable Sticks, Baked Beans, Baked Potatoes, Chilled Pear Slices, Secondary Schools Breakfast fresh fruit Bowl, Pineapple Tidbits, Southern Monday: Biscuit with Egg, Fruit Juice, Milk Elementary Schools Lunch Mississippi Cornbread, Assorted Jello with Monday: Steak Fingers, Hot Dogs, Chef Salad, Rice, Tuesday: Apple Strudel Frudel, Fruit Juice, Milk Wednesday:Cinnamon Roll, Fruit Juice, Milk Whipped Topping, Milk, Fruit Juice Oven-Baked Potato Wedges, Seasoned Green Thursday: Biscuit with Ham, Fruit Juice, Milk Beans, Pineapple Tidbits, Orange Smiles, Whole Thursday: Chili Con Carne with Beans, Chicken Friday: Banana Muffin, Fruit Juice, Milk Wheat Rolls, Milk, Fruit Juice Quesadillas, Cheeseburger, Chef Salad, California Tuesday: Chicken Patty Sandwich, Tuna Salad with Secondary Schools Lunch Veggies, Whole Kernel Corn, Garden Salad, Crackers, Chicken Tetrazzini, California Veggies, Monday: Chicken Nuggets, Cheeseburger, Seasoned Lima Beans, Kiwi Wedges, Banana Berry American Sub Sandwich, Chef Salad, Baked Potato, Oven-Baked Potato Wedges, Apricots, Pears, Bananas, Texas Toast, Chocolate Pudding, Milk, Blend, Yeast Roll, Milk, Fruit Juice Seasoned Cabbage, Tossed Salad, Chilled Peach Wednesday: BBQ Chicken, Chef Salad, Slices, Fresh Fruit Bowl, Mandarin Fruit Cup, Fruit Juice Hamburger, Quick Baked Potatoes, Cheesy Southern Mississippi Cornbread, Rice Krispie Treats, Friday: Fish Nuggets, Chef Salad, Southwestern Broccoli, Vegetable Sticks, Chilled Peach Slices, Milk, Fruit Juice Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Salad Salad, Garden Fresh Fruit Bowl, Whole Wheat Roll, Milk, Fruit Tuesday: Stromboli Supreme, Spicy Chicken Salad, Southern Greens, Oven-Baked Potato Juice Sandwich, Fruit and Yogurt Plate, Tuna Salad Wedges, Pasta Salad, Nectarines, Tropical Apples, Thursday: Fish Sandwich, Chef Salad, Sliced Salad, Green Beans, Oven Fries, Broccoli and Turkey with Gravy, Whipped Potatoes, Tossed Cauliflower Polonaise, Hot Cinnamon Apples, Hushpuppies, Milk, Fruit Juice

Elementary Schools Breakfast

Monday: Biscuit with Ham, Fruit Cocktail, Milk Tuesday: Scrambled Eggs, Grits, Toast with Jelly, Fruit Juice, Milk Wednesday: Apple Strudel Frudel, Fruit Juice, Milk Thursday: Corn Smokie, Fruit Juice, Milk Friday: Cereal with Toast & Jelly, Fruit Juice, Milk

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

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school by school Continued from Page B2. Jane Greer, most beautiful, and Kreuz Federicks, most handsome. Named as beauties were Lauren Lee, Katie Locke, Heather Sit, Shelby Wells and Kayla Hill. Named beaus were Josh Daffron, Justin McDaniel, Colby Rushing, Zach Rachel and Gray Hales.

Redwood • Pledge leaders for the week were Jerry Busby, Zoie Cantin, Aniya Sanders, Caitlin Strickland, T’Mia Qualls, Cameron Pratt, Selena Ortiz, Dyllan Pettway, Robert Hinson, Meghan Hinson, Kevin Lawrence and Tony Littleton. • Field Day shirts are on sale through Tuesday; yearbooks are on sale through March 30. • Activity teachers Robin Dixon, Lorraine Copeland, Eloise Sylvester, Linda Hughey and Wyn Pratt held a Canadian festival highlighting the Olympics for students with exceptional behavior this month. Students sampled Canadian foods, skied on “Buddy Boards,” skated on paper plates and discussed the Olympics. • Students who participated in the District Science Fair were Joshua Hallberg, first place; Jordan Lee, third place; Amanda Boleware; Mackenzie Keller; Morgan Jarabica; Dagan Abernathy; and Rhodes Caruthers. • Second-graders will present “Music Makes the World Go Round” Monday night.

St. Aloysius • Library Club member Josh Williams portrayed Abraham Lincoln as he read “Abe Lincoln’s Hat” to preschool and Montessori classes. Library Club members James Hudson, Lauren Rabalais and Natalie Henry read “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” and “Boom Chicka Rock” to preschool and Montessori students.

St. Francis • Liz Fletcher’s sixth-grade reading classes created figurative language booklets as part of a study of idioms, similes and metaphors. • District Science Fair winners were as follows: Class I, Behavioral and Social Sciences — Elizabeth Keen, first place; and Alaina Warnock, third place; Chemistry — Claire Jamison, first place; Madeline Lee, second place; and Andrew Ulmer, third place; Earth, Space and Environmental Science — Benjamin Lobred, first place; Engineering, Mathematics and Computers — David Osburn, second place; Microbiology — Mattie Carlyle Derivaux, first place; and Ann Wallace DeRossette, fourth place; Physics — Victoria Gong, first place; and Nick Barrett, fifth place; Class II, Behavioral and Social Sciences — Katelyn Brock, first place; Biochemistry — Sarah Thomas, third place; and Victoria Daily, fourth place; Botany — Madison Willis, first place; Chemistry — Kennedy Monsour, second place; and Mary Peyton Peck, honorable mention; Earth, Space and Environmental — Charlie Dove, first place; Andrew Griffith, second place; and Caroline Simrall, fourth

place; Engineering, Mathematics and Computers — Dale Griffith, first place; and Gabriel Riveros, third place; Medicine and Health — Tanner Chambers, second place; and Anne Stewart Piazza, honorable mention; Microbiology — Caleb Larsen, first place; Alexa Jeffers, second place; and Chandler Roesch, third place; Physics — Josh Collins, third place; Zoology — Rett Verhine, first place and Best of Fair; Abbie Bell, second place; and Natilyn Hasty, honorable mention. Certificates of participation were presented to Cass Hudson, Madison Belle Pitzer, Catherine Smith, Kaleigh Stuart, Brandon Teller, Clint Tisdale and Michael Walker.

Teetson, Nathan Fox, Kiana Lane, Darbie Woods, Theresa Frost, Dewaun Bryant and Matthew Talbot.

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Sherman Avenue • District Science Fair winners were as follows: Biochemistry — Anastasia Tower, first place; Antonica Jefferies, third place; and Penny Hearn, fourth place; Botany — Jehari Riley, third place; and Calvi Cattlin, fifth place; Earth, Space and Environmental Sciences — Jon Erikson, fourth place; and Marquize Segrest, fifth place; Zoology — Malik Lindsey, fifth place; Physics — Rebecca Erikson, second place; Medicine and Health — Ashlyn Wright, second place; and Kaylee Hoeft, fourth place. • The week’s Rock Stars in Margie Heltzel’s music class were Genesis Thomas, Vonterrie Lee, Akila Thomas, Syrilla Glapion, D’Markus Chambers, John Ross, D’Aryus Ward, David Swayer, Nicholas Straughter, Jayvin Clark, Kaniah Oliver, Blake Davis, Adrianna Qualls, Kaleb Floyd, Haleigh Erwin, Aliyah Selvy, Hallee Moore, K’Ce Ross, Maurice King, D’Marion Wells, Christian Brown, Ali Selvy, Rebecca Ethridge, Sha’Quan Drayton, Dwayne Bohanon, Kamryn Smith, DeWayne Green, Raven Ragsdale, Lamaria Rogers, Je’Juan Lias, Kinkayla Williams, Hannah Toney, Tashanna Johnson, Tyree Chambers, Daweesha Parson, Justin Walker, Malik Polk, Keyona Bland, Mia Anderson, Patrice Valentine, Michael Cloud, De’Markus Williams, Hannah Toney, Tashanna Johnson, Tyree Chambers, Daweesha Parson, Justin Walker, Malik Polk, Keyona Bland, Mia Anderson, Patrice Valentine, Michael Cloud, De’Markus Williams, Destyne Carson, Nayeli Sanchez, Joshua Rew, Steven Watts, Mia Somerville, Cazlin Carroll, Hannah Huskey, Brandy Craft, Saniah Lovette, Tre’Veyon Huntley and Lonia Wright. • Students who earned a trip to the Kelso store for making positive behavior choices were DeMonte Allen, Shakera Austin, Ayiana Ayala, Jasmine Banks, Taylor Briggs, Faith Burgess, Stephanie Carter, Carliyah Clark, Madison Cloud, Ken’Aryieal Cox, Brandy Craft, Morgan Crump, Nekhia Dillard, Keyonta Ellis, Rebecca Erekson, Keshon Evans, Tamaria Evans, Ferdinand Glapion, Syrilla Glapion, Qui’Ahmari Gray, A’Toni Griffin, Ramerian Hamilton, Kamayia Harper, Hector Hernandez, Bianca Hollis, Nicole Jeffers, Joshua Jennings, Zy’Kyria

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Nicholas Mason, a member of Troop 7, has achieved Eagle Scout status. He has completed 23 merit badges and, with his troop, led the construction of a three-rail fence at the Knights of Columbus hall. Throughout his scouting career, he has received the Honor Scout Award, rapelled Columbia Gorge, become a certified BSA Kendrick, Daniel Kenney, Dylan Lick, Anna Claire Love, Shamar Lott, Ka’Miya Miller, Serenity Montgomery, Simran Patel, Aaleisa Phillips, Jadon Phillips, Kalee Ross, Emma Rowland, Evan Rowland, Nayeli Sanchez, Marcus Shorter, Wade Sims, Bobbie Sorrels, Maurice Stokes, Kevin Sylvester, Katherine Torres-Cruz, McKenzie Wallace, Amya Waller, Darius Wheeler, Mary Claire Whitten, Ashanti Williams, Daniel Williams, DeMarcus Williams, KinKayla Williams, Andre Woodson, Tamarrian Wright and Kevin Zhang. • Third-graders named to the 100 Club for Benchmark test scores were Calvi Cattlin, Jalen Lumpkin, De’Angelo Wright, Ja’Kiera Mosley, John Lee, Quinterrius Green, Zaundria Norman, Eddie Ross, Asia Wilson, Kari Arthur, Jon Erekson, Chase Stevenson, Donald Dillon, Marqueze Segrest, Natalie Clanton, Brennen Parham, Ronnisha Davis, Carley Smith, Kamry Parker, Gregory Stewart, Scottie Prescott, Hannah Toney, Janicea Wilson, Taylor Byrne, Adison Hearn, Luis Angel, Shanea Guise, Nicholas Strong, Bethany Foster, Darrius Watson, Heather Hunter, D’Markus Chambers, Alaric Vaughn, KaLeah Moore, Jehari Riley, McKenzie White, Camea Dixon, Kristofer Clark, Ryne McCallum, James Carter, Lisa Laurinaitis and Jim Battle. • As part of a dental health study, Pammy Hall and Melanie Mendrop from Dr. Janet Fisher’s dental office spoke to pre-K classes and representatives from Dr. Brent Thomas’ dental office spoke to kindergartners and distributed toothbrushes.

South Park • Fourth-graders celebrated Black History Month by completing research assignments and having daily history highlights.

lifeguard and served as the captain’s first mate at Seabase camp in Florida. He was a senior patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader, librarian and scribe and served in the Order of the Arrow for three years. He attended St. Aloysius High School and will attend Hinds Community College in Raymond.

• Ruth Fraysier’s thirdgraders who were named Groovy Gators were Makayla Anderson, Jermiyah Brown, David Jones, Dalton May, Alyshia Moore, Austen Ware and Keemya Welch. • Students who participated in the District Science Fair were Jenaé Tousant, second place, and Taylor Lynch, fifth place in Microbiology; Joshua White, third place, Madeleine Gaul, fourth place, and Chase Smith, fifth place in Medicine and Health; Hannah Emerson, fourth place in Zoology; Dalton Arnold, fifth place in Physics; and Michael Hall, fifth place in Engineering, Math and Computers. Honorable mentions were distributed to Dusty Carpenter and Madison Kirtfield in Engineering, Computers and Math; Zachary Davis in Microbiology; and Colton Jamison in Physics. • To celebrate Dental Care Month, Amanda Brock of Dr. Robert Abraham’s dental office spoke to Susan McKinnie’s kindergartners about tooth care.

Vicksburg High • Michael Warren, attorney, spoke to Carrie Cruthirds’ law-related education class. • Third nine weeks test schedule is as follows: Tuesday — first period; March 10 — second and third periods; March 11 — fourth and fifth periods; March 12 — sixth and seventh periods. Report cards will be issued the week of March 22. • Intercession will be March 15-16. Regular classes will resume March 17. • Army Engineering and Construction Camp applications are due March 19. • Students who will be 20102011 sophomores will continue registration with counselors through March. 22.

Vicksburg Intermediate • Pledge leaders for the

week were Katreese Wilkerson, Dailon Bridges, Winston Davis, Ryan Vodet and Kawuan Roberts. • District Science Fair winners were as follows: Behavioral and Social Science — Jasmine Elam, third place; and Ishmael Williams, fourth place; Biochemistry — Hunter Hughes, second place; and Joshua Wilson, honorable mention; Chemistry — Nicholas Crasta, first place; Julianna DeRousse, third place; and Paul Auttonberry, fifth place; Earth, Space, & Environmental Science — Tyler McDowell, fifth place; and Claire Cowart, honorable mention. • Students and parents enjoyed a black history program that included various student presentations of music, dance, poems and skits. More than 100 students attended Gator Math Night: Night at the Olympics with their parents. Activitiies included multiplication ring toss, making 2-D and 3-D models, building hockey pucks and surfing math Web sites. Parents discussed and practiced nine weeks skills with a math teacher. • Nine weeks test schedule is as follows: Tuesday — Reading/Science; March 10 — Language/Social Studies for third-, fifth- and sixthgrades; March 11 — Math/ Spelling and fourth-grade Language test. State Writing Test for fourth grade will be March 10. • Good behavior basketball will begin at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the gym.

Vicksburg Junior High • Students who entered essays and poems in the Vicksburg-Warren County Writing Contest were Octavia Varnado, Janaeya Washington, Taylor Hollowell, Ashlea Flowers, Tommisena Bester and Merfat Saleh. • Top 10 Accelerated Reader winners for February were Julianne Ranis, James Bowles, Sarah Legg, Marissa

• Students from six Jobs for Mississippi Graduates classes participated in a field trip to the Nissan automotive plant in Canton, where they observed robotic manufacturing processes and types of jobs available in automotive manufacturing. • The year’s Hall of Fame inductees are Laura Benson, Lakierra Brown, Condrea Collins, Grace Claire Cordes, Jamel Dagher, Matthew Hamilton, Caleb Hollingsworth, Mallory Little, Della Loflin, Bradley Scurria, Jeralyn Stuart and Xiliang Zhang. • Cheerleader tryouts will be March 19. Tryout clinic (to learn the material) will continue from 2:30-4:30 p.m. today-Friday. • All WCHS choirs received superiors from judges at the district competition Feb. 25. • Members of the Literary Club donned Dr. Seuss hats as they read to Bovina Elementary students and to preschoolers at Lorelei Books in celebration of Read Across America Day. Dr. Seuss bookmarks were donated by the Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library.

Warren Central Intermediate • Special Area Classes of the Week were those of Kimberly Bolls and Atlantis Holt. • Art classes made origami after reading “The Paper Crane.” • MCT2 Parent Night will be 6-7 p.m. March 10. Math and reading strategies will be offered, along with testtaking tips and meetings with principals and teachers.

Warren Junior High • February Students of the Month were Kennedy Whitmore, James Michael Boyd, Candace Nugent, Mattea Mobley, Isola Hartman, Caitlen Thompson and Jaqualia Bunch. • Students of the week who were recognized for good behavior were Keyuntae Scott, Marcus Regan and Garnett Van Norman. • Students participated in a Black History Month program on Friday. • Nine weeks exams are scheduled for Monday-March 11.

Warrenton • Classes of Zabraida Flowers, Twania Spruille and ShaJuan Carter were recognized for scoring C and above on weekly benchmark tests. • Pledge and Creed leaders for the week were Katlyn Caponis, Samuel Flores, Toni Taylor, Larry West, Lonell Earl, Taylor Harrigal, Chloe Bailess, Santana Saldana, Serena Clark and Aaron Moore. • Right on Target award winners for the week were Shamyia Nix, Brayden Lynn, DeAndre McCalpin, Undre Henyard, Destiny Trahan, Nikki Hartley and Haden Hataway. • Fourth-graders gave a performance on Ruby Bridges to celebrate Black History Month.

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Degrees • Vicksburg students who graduated from Hinds Community College during fall commencement exercises were Dorothy Bowman, Tina Breedlove, Brandy Crittington, Emily Dunaway, Heather Hoggatt, Colby Hopkins, Hattie Lumpkin, Kelsey Mitchell, Matthew Phan, Starlytte Sellars, Byron Sherwin, Maxine Simpson, Larissa Stinson, Kirk

Walker, Patrick Walker, Courtney Weaver, Whitney Carson, Mona Daffron, Lauren Gay, Robin Greer, Amanda Harris, Lisa King, Kristal Lee, Sondra Moorhead, Trina Naylor, Amy Parsons, Ryan Robinson, Courtney Rogillio, Annette Sanders, John Starnes, Ashley Torrence, Stephan Woods, Victoria Abraham, Brittany Beard, Stacy Cothran, Demerick Darden, Erica Ditto, Ronnie Fuller, Aveyous Gibson-Hardges, Shirley Grantham, Rachel Gulley, Rebecca Hearn, Timothy Hicks, Cody Lewis, Laurin Lynn, Jessica McKay, Latannia Miller, Gwendolyn Moore, David Oneal, Christopher Robinson, J.W. Smith,

Aurora Solis, Shon Tait, Lakisha Thomas, Corey Wells, Edward Brown, Randall Martar, Shelley Price, Michael Rollison, Willie Sanders and Corey Wilkerson.

scholarships • Elite Civic Club scholarship applications and National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs scholarship applications are available in the guidance offices of Vicksburg and Warren Central high schools. The deadline for each is April 14. • The Lois A. Flagg Book Scholarship is being offered by the Tougaloo College National Alumni Association, Southwest Mississippi chapter, to a high school senior who

plans to attend Tougaloo in the fall. Application packets and additional information are available from area high school guidance counselors or by calling Leonette Thomas at 601636-1732.

Upcoming events Sherman Avenue PTA — March planning meeting, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, school cafeteria; officers will be nominated. Select Basketball Tournament Team Tryouts — Vicksburg Storm Girls AAU and Vicksburg Lightning Boys AAU, Saturday at St. Aloysius Gym; girls, 9-10:30 a.m.; boys, 10:30 a.m.-noon; open to ages 12 & under and 16 & under; 601-636-2256 or richard.hodges@vicksburgcatholic.org.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Founders Day — Mu Xi Omega chapter; 3 p.m. Sunday at Greater Grove Street Baptist Church, 2715 Alcorn Drive; VWSD students to be honored for scholastic achievements; Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover, AKA international treasurer and dean of the College of Business at Jackson State University, will speak. 4-H Southwest Area Horse Camp — 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 16, Silver Creek Equestrian Arena; Dr. David Carter, Katrina Owens and Missy Theobald, presenters; registration deadline, March 12; Marcus Davis, 601-636-0182; each participant must bring his/her own horse with a negative Coggins test and provide a health form.

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We welcome your items for On the Menu, a wrap-up of area food events. Submit items by e-mail (newsreleases@vicksburgpost.com), postal service (P.O. Box 821668, Vicksburg, MS 39182), fax (601-6340897), delivered in person to 1601-F N. Frontage Road, or by calling 601636-4545 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays. If corresponding by fax, mail or e-mail, be sure to include your name and phone number.

PCA Spring Fling set for April 10 Porters Chapel Academy’s annual Spring Fling, featuring a spaghetti supper, is set for April 10 at the school on Porters Chapel Road. The 4 to 7 p.m. event will also feature Bingo, a silent auction, a cake walk, a hat walk, a flea market and other activities. Call the school at 601-6383733 for details. Also on the calendar: • St. Alban’s Lenten Art & Soup Series — 6 p.m. Wednesdays during Lent at the church on Warriors Trail; tonight: Actor John Maxwell performing “Judas”; March 10: Organist Kyle Benson; March 17: St. Alban’s choir and 0rganist Joan H. Lees; March 24: Bovina Baptist bell choir directed by Shirley Stewart; 601-594-0066. • Lenten Fine Arts Series Seafood Gumbo Lunches — 12:05-12:35 p.m. Fridays during Lent at The Church of the Holy Trinity, Episcopal; entertainment and $10 gumbo; 601-636-0542 for reservations; Friday: Kelly Smith Toney, violinist; March 12: Bridging the Gap, an acoustic string band; March 19: “Broadway Meets the Bible”; March 26: Beechwood Elementary School Honor Choir. • Knights of Columbus Fish Fry — Fundraiser for Haven House Family Shelter; 6-7:30 p.m. April 9; dine-in or carryout at KC hall off Fisher Ferry Road; $8: includes fried or grilled catfish with all the trimmings. • Easter Egg Factory — Chocolate eggs by Gibson Memorial United Methodist Church; dates to be announced; 601-636-2605.

THIS wEEk’S rECIpE Mom’s Spaghetti Sauce 1 pound ground round beef 1 pound ground pork 1 pound Italian sausage 2 large onions, chopped 4 cloves garlic, pressed 5 large cans tomato paste 10 tomato paste cans water 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese 1 1/2 tablespoons salt 6 leaves fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning In a large saucepan over medium heat, sauté the ground beef, pork and sausage until brown. Drain off excess fat. Add the remaining ingredients and stir until smooth. Cook three to four hours on medium heat, stirring often to prevent scorching.

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Gay Smith, left, special events coordinator with the American Heart Association, chats with Carolyn Aziz, background, and her friend Eddie Bryant during Cardiac Chic.

Arts, medicine get together for women By Manivanh Chanprasith mchan@vicksburgpost.com Carolyn Aziz has survived breast cancer and heart problems. Seven years after being diagnosed with cancer, she visited the hospital for what she believed was a minor body ache. I thought, “I was having stomach problems,” said the 53-year-old. “The chemotheraphy drugs damaged my heart. My heart muscle was wearing out.” Today, Aziz is in cancer remission and her heart is on the mend. “I’m on regulated medicine and a no-salt diet,” she said. “You live everyday and hope for the best. You do what you have to do to stay here.” Aziz is one of 100 women, some who have been touched by heart disease, who attended last week’s

In their words

Diane Gawronski found out last year she had been living with a heart Diane defect. Gawronski After complaining to her doctor of fatigue, tests were ordered. They found blood was not flowing from her left artery to her heart. ‘I’m fine. I just have to monitor my stress activity.’

Cardiac Chic, a first-ever collaboration of River Region Medical Center and the H.C. Porter Gallery. The focus was to raise awareness of heart disease in

H.C. Porter’s mother, Harriet Porter, ‘had undiagnosed hypertenH.C. sion at 55. Porter She went into cardiac failure.’ Doctors ‘told us she wouldn’t make it through the night, but she did. Now (at age 70) she’s as healthy as she can be. That little bit of information on high blood pressure could have helped her.’ women while offering the chance to showcase works by a local artist. Porter, owner of the gallery on Washington Street, has been person-

ally affected by heart disease. “My mother (Harriet Porter) had undiagnosed hypertension at 55. She went into cardiac failure.” Doctors “told us she wouldn’t make it through the night, but she did,” Porter said. “Now (at age 70) she’s as healthy as she can be. That little bit of information on high blood pressure could have helped her.” Event organizer Diane Gawronski found out last year she had been living with a heart defect. After complaining to her doctor of fatigue, tests were ordered. They found blood was not flowing from her left artery to her heart. “I’m fine,” said Gawronski, who is River Region’s vice president of marketing and business development. “ I just have to monitor my stress activity.” Eating well is part of warding off heart problems.

Cardiac Chic featured heart-healthy fare such as Snappy Spinach Dip and vegetables and chicken salad sandwiches. “It’s just a matter of making better choices,” said Marie Claire Ledlow, assistant director of food services at River Region. Lakesha Jimmerson, River Region assistant chief executive officer, said, “It’s never too early to start taking care of yourself.” Two weeks ago, her friend died of a heart attack. “I would definitely encourage women to take advantage of the hospital’s Healthy Woman program,” Jimmerson said. “There are information sessions and cooking demonstrations women can participate in.” The next Healthy Woman event is at noon March 16 at the hospital. Gawronski hopes to continue the Cardiac Chic event next year.

Heart healthy on your plate Chicken Salad Finger Sandwiches Boneless, skinless chicken breast Mrs. Dash seasoning Onion powder Light mayonnaise Whole wheat bread Season and bake chicken breasts. Chop chicken finely. Add mayonnaise and seasonings to chicken. Spread on whole wheat bread.

Snappy Spinach Dip 10-ounce package frozen, chopped spinach (thawed and drained) Cup 1 percent low-fat cottage cheese 1/4 cup low-fat sour cream 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise 2 tablespoons fresh parsley 2 teaspoons extra spicy, but saltfree, herb-and spice-blend 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Press spinach between layers of paper towels to remove excess moisture. Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add cottage cheese and sour cream. Process until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Add spinach, mayonnaise and rest of ingredients; process until smooth. Transfer dip, which yields about 2 cups, into bowl. Serve with fresh vegetables.

Sparkling Cranberry Punch Chilled low-calorie cranberry juice Chilled lemon-lime soda Mix and serve with ice.

Source: Dishes served at Cardiac Chic

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Change for the better Study: Docs not fighting Heart attack at 33 forces couple to eat better, get moving hypertension aggressively

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A critical new report declares high blood pressure in the U.S. to be a neglected disease — a term that usually describes mysterious tropical illnesses, not a well-known plague of rich countries. The prestigious Institute of Medicine said that even though nearly one in three adults has hypertension, and it’s on the rise, fighting it apparently has fallen out of fashion: Doctors too often don’t treat it aggressively, and the government hasn’t made it enough of a priority, either. Yet high blood pressure, the nation’s second-leading cause of death, is relatively simple to prevent and treat, the institute said. “There’s that incredible disconnect,” said Dr. David Fleming, Seattle-King County’s public health director and chairman of the IOM committee that examined how to trim the toll. “In our country, if you live long enough, you’re almost guaranteed to get hypertension, so this is something we should all be concerned about,” added report coauthor Dr. Corinne Husten of the nonprofit Partnership for Prevention. This is not rocket science, the report makes clear: Cut the salt. Eat more potassium. Get some exercise. Drop 10 pounds. Those steps could make a big difference in how many people suffer high blood pressure — 73 million at last count. Another 59 million are on the brink, with blood pressure hovering at levels officially deemed prehypertension. So the institute urged the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to push doctors to better treat hypertension, and to work with communities to make it easier for people to live the healthy lifestyles that can prevent it. Hypertension competed with other disorders for the $54 million that CDC spent on heart disease and stroke prevention last year, while it cost the health care system at least $73 billion, the institute noted. High blood pressure is sinister because it’s silent. People seldom notice symptoms until their organs already have been damaged. Hypertension triggers more than one-third of heart attacks, is a leading cause of strokes and kidney failure, and plays a role in blindness and even dementia. Normal blood pressure is measured at less than 120 over 80. Anyone can get high blood pressure, a level of 140 over 90 or more. But leading risk factors are getting older, being overweight and inactive, and having a poor diet. Among the committee’s findings: • Too many doctors ignore hypertension if only the top number in a blood pressure reading — the systolic pressure — is high. That’s contrary to treatment guidelines. • Too little potassium and too much sodium fuel high blood pressure, and only 2 percent of adults eat enough potassium, which is found in fruits and vegetables. • CDC should work with food makers to lower the sodium hidden inside processed foods, our main source of sodium. The average adult is thought to eat about 3,400 milligrams of sodium a day; the recommended daily limit is 2,300 mg.

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) — It’s difficult to say what’s more remarkable: that Anand Deoskar had a heart attack and heart bypass surgery at 33 or how much he has changed his life in the four months since then. “It’s a lot easier (to make changes) when you know you could die,” said Deoskar, now 34. The Bloomington man said he was a typical American male in his early 30s who ate poorly, smoked, didn’t exercise regularly and didn’t get health screenings. That changed in October when — within six days — he had a heart attack, an angiogram, learned he had diabetes and high cholesterol and had six bypasses in open heart surgery. Since, he has changed his diet, learned to cook and begun an exercise program. He stopped smoking just before his heart attack and continues to meditate. He has lost 40 pounds, his wife, Linda, has lost 35 pounds, and they feel better and have more energy and self-confidence. “It’s really remarkable how the body can heal itself, if given the right conditions,” he said. “I feel a lot better about us,” Linda said. Deoskar couldn’t have made the changes without excellent health care and tough love and support of Linda and his parents, Dr. Uday and Anita Deoskar. Uday and Anita are natives of India, and Indians are at higher risk for diabetes and heart disease. But genetic risk factors may be kept under control with appropriate lifestyle choices, Uday Deoskar said. Uday Deoskar is an internist and geriatric specialist in Bloomington who also owns — with Anita — the Successful Aging Center and Fitness

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Anand Deoskar and his wife, Linda, prepare a meal at their home in Bloomington, Ill. Learning Center, which offer classes at their Bloomington location. Anand Deoskar, a registered medical assistant, is the office coordinator there. The Deoskars recognize the irony of health professionals’ son making poor lifestyle choices. Anita, a nutritionist and exercise physiologist, said her earlier attempts to talk with her son about food and exercise fell on deaf ears. “I wasn’t ready to listen,” Anand admitted. “I still feel guilty that I couldn’t help him change things earlier,” Uday Deoskar said. “But change needs to come from that person.” But now Deoskar is amazed at the amount of change his son and daughter-in-law have made in four months. The success they have had as a result

of eating right, exercising and reducing stress with spiritual and social support prove the benefits of what he has been teaching patients. “But there’s a special meaning because he’s my son,” he said. Anand Deoskar admitted he didn’t think much about his eating habits and his health during his 20s and early 30s as he worked different jobs. He began smoking at age 20, ate fast food, didn’t exercise regularly and his weight shot up to 235 pounds. He and Linda, now 32, married in September 2007. She admitted they both had poor eating habits. “Food played a major part in our social activities,” she said. “We ate out a lot. We thought it could lead to health problems in our 50s or 60s — not

30s.” In the year before his heart attack, Anand tired easily and experienced occasional chest pain when he exerted himself. Sometimes, he’d meditate to relieve tension. Last Oct. 10, he experienced chest pain after walking up a flight of stairs. He thought he was having breathing difficulty from smoking and he quit. On Oct. 14, he had chest pain at work and went to his doctor, who found that Anand’s enzyme levels were high, indicating that he’d recently suffered a heart attack, probably Oct. 10. He was admitted to OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, where angiogram results concluded that he needed bypass surgery, which was performed Oct. 16. During his recovery, he

learned that half of heart bypass patients need another surgery in 10 years. That was all the motivation he needed. “We knew we needed to make changes quickly,” Linda said. After being discharged from the hospital, he and Linda moved for one month into his parents’ home so his mother could help him recover as Linda returned to work. “My mom could ensure I was getting the right foods,” he said. With assistance from Anita Deoskar, Anand and Linda learned about their total caloric intake and what percentage of their diet should be from fat and carbs. Anita prepared traditional Indian foods of fresh vegetables and fruits, dried beans and lentils, whole grains and yogurt, with no meat and little fat. “It was a stressful time for everyone,” Anand Deoskar said. Not only was everyone helping him to recover from heart bypass surgery, but several adults were living in the same house as two of them were changing their diet. Eventually, Anand and Linda lost their craving for high-fat foods. Meanwhile, Anand was doing cardiac rehabilitation at St. Joseph and walking on his own. He got stronger and now spends 30 minutes on an elliptical trainer or a treadmill six days a week. Anand and Linda now have their own diet that includes whole grain cereal, skim milk, berries, egg whites and coffee for breakfast; bean soup with whole grain bread and fresh vegetables or fruit with water for lunch; an apple or unsalted nuts for a snack; and whole grain pasta with vegetables, or tuna or salmon steaks, or vegetarian chili, or fresh tacos with refried beans for dinner.

Fats in the sweet stuff can raise women’s stroke risks SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A moment on the lips, forever on the hips? A bad figure is hardly the worst of it. Eating a lot of fat, especially the kind that’s in cookies and pastries, can significantly raise the risk of stroke for women over 50, a large new study finds. We already know that diets rich in fat, particularly arteryclogging trans fat, are bad for the heart and the waistline. The new study is the largest to look at stroke risk in women and across all types of fat. It showed a clear trend: Those who ate the most fat had a 44 percent higher risk of the most common type of stroke compared to those who ate the least. “It’s a tremendous increase that is potentially avoidable,” said Dr. Emil Matarese, stroke chief at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, Penn. “What’s bad for the heart is bad for the brain.”

The new study is the largest to look at stroke risk in women and across all types of fat. It showed a clear trend: Those who ate the most fat had a 44 percent higher risk of the most common type of stroke compared to those who ate the least. He reviewed but did not help conduct the research, which was presented Wednesday at an American Stroke Association conference. It involved 87,230 participants in the Women’s Health Initiative, a federally funded study best known for revealing health risks from taking hormone pills for menopause symptoms. Before menopause, women traditionally have had less risk of stroke than similarly aged men, although this is changing as women increasingly battle obesity and other health problems. After menopause, the risk

rises and the gender advantage disappears, said Dr. Ka He, a nutrition specialist and senior author of the study from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He and another researcher, Sirin Yaemsiri, wanted to see whether dietary fat affected the odds. Participants in the study had filled out detailed surveys on their diets when they enrolled, at ages 50 to 79. Researchers put them into four groups based on how much fat they ate, and looked about seven years later to see how many had suffered a stroke caused

Interval training can cut workout time LONDON (AP) — People who complain they have no time to exercise might need to find another excuse. Some experts say intense exercise sessions could help people squeeze an entire week’s workout into less than an hour. Intense exercise regimens, or interval training, was originally developed for Olympic athletes and thought to be too strenuous for normal people. But in recent years, studies in older people and those with health problems suggest many more people might be

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of Science and Technology. “This is like finding a new pill that works twice as well ... we should immediately throw out the old way of exercising.” Studies on intense training have largely been based on young, healthy people. Experts say more data are needed on how older and less fit populations handle this type of exercise.

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by clogged blood vessels supplying the brain — the most common kind. There were 288 strokes in the group of women who consumed the most fat each day (95 grams) versus 249 strokes in the group eating the least fat (25 grams), Yaemsiri told the conference. After taking into account other factors that affect stroke risk — weight, race, smoking, exercise and use of alcohol, aspirin or hormone pills — researchers concluded that women who ate the most fat had a 44 percent greater risk of stroke. They also found a 30 percent greater risk of stroke among women eating the most trans fat, which is common in stick margarine, fried foods, crackers and cookies. “We need to look at the labels on the foods we buy,” because many of these fats are hidden in baked goods and people are

not aware of how much they’re consuming, Matarese said. “This is a simple way that any woman, especially postmenopausal women, can improve their health. Simply avoiding fried foods is a big one.” On average, American women in their 50s and 60s eat 63 to 68 grams of fat a day, federal health statistics show. A little context: A 2-ounce Snickers bar contains 14 grams of fat; a 2-ounce bag of Crunchy Cheetos has 20 grams, as does a Haagen-Dazs ice cream bar. The American Heart Association recommends limiting fat to less than 25 to 35 percent of total calories, and trans fat to less than 1 percent. The healthiest fats come from nuts, seeds, fish and vegetable oils. “We don’t do a good enough job of emphasizing the importance of a good diet,” said Dr. Lee Schwamm, a stroke specialist.

CITY OF VICKSBURG Budget Amendments Fiscal Year 10/01/2009 to 09/30/2010 Amendment Date 12/15/2009 WATER OPERATING FUND 4000 Water Treatment Plant 4000703 EXPENSE 40007039 Water Treatment Plant, Capital Expenditures, Original Budget 131,000.00 Account Date of Number Amendment 40007039 59300 12/15/2009

Amount of Amendment 34,000.00

Reason For Amendment Increase for final on CO2 Conversion

Total for this Amendment 34,000.00 40007039 Amended Expense Budget including this Amendment 165,000.00 Total Amendment(s) for Department 4000703 34,000.00 Water Treatment Plant Total Revenue Amendment (s) for Fund 0.00 WATER OPERATING FUND 4000 Total Expense Amendment (s) for Fund 34,000.00 Ordered this the 15th day of December, 2009,

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Pursuant to the foregoing vote the Budget Amendment for the FY 2009-2010 Water Operating Fund 4000 was unanimously adopted

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Grab an Oscar-inspired cocktail and toast the movies SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Movie magic will be the toast of Tinseltown on Sunday, Oscar night, and what better way to bring the festivities couch-side than with a cocktail inspired by this year’s nominees. We asked mixologists from around the country to come up with award-worthy recipes. The results ranged from a classic cocktail that dates to the early days of flight to a bubbly concoction from the ice cream parlor featured in the family-friendly “Up.” So, dim the lights, set out the snacks and raise your glasses up, up in the air. Hurray for Hollywood.

On TV The 82nd annual Oscars will be at 7 Sunday nigh t on ABC. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the 1 ounce of pomegranate-lemon syrup, Remy Martin VSOP and the ginger liqueur. Shake, then strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a slice of candied ginger and several pomegranate seeds. Recipe from Tony Roumph at the Cityhouse Restaurant at the Parc 55 Hotel in San Francisco.

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Recipe note: Some recipes call for exotic ingredients; where possible, we’ve suggested alternatives. But if you’re feeling adventurous, cocktail ingredients such as Parfait Amour, a purple-tinged liqueur, are available online and at some liquor stores. A number of the drinks call for simple syrup, a common cocktail ingredient that is equal parts sugar and water. To make, heat 1 cup of water to near boiling. Add 2 cups of sugar, stirring until dissolved. Let cool before using. Refrigerate in an airtight container.

‘Avatar’ This cocktail uses Parfait Amour (or the more common blue curacao) to create a drink with a hue similar to the blue skin of the nature-loving Na’Vi in “Avatar.” Imagine enjoying it under the Tree of Life. Ame Na’vi Start to finish: 5 minutes Servings: 1 Ice 1 1/2 ounces gin 1 teaspoon dry vermouth 1 teaspoon Parfait Amour or blue curacao 1 teaspoon orange juice (no pulp) Orange peel, for garnish In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine all ingredients. Shake, then strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with strip of orange peel. Recipe from Rafael Jimenez Rivera, bartender at the Lobby Bar of the St. Regis in San Francisco.

‘Crazy Heart’ Mixologist Tara Shadzi used bourbon in tribute to Jeff Bridges’ washed-up country-western singer character Jeff in “Crazy Bridges Heart,” and added roses for love. Southern Heart Start to finish: 5 minutes Servings: 1 Ice 1 1/2 ounces bourbon 1 1/2 ounces elderflower liquor Juice of 1/4 of a lemon Rose petals (optional) In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine all ingredients except the rose petals. Shake, then strain into a cocktail glass. Float fresh rose petals on top. Recipe from mixologist Tara Shadzi at Skybar at Mondrian in Los Angeles.

‘District 9’ The movie about displaced aliens inspires a drink with a green theme. Slivers of cucumber add a tentacle effect. Alien Cooler Start to finish: 5 minutes Servings: 1 1 1/2 ounces julienned cucumber Ice 1 1/4 ounces premium vodka 3/4 ounce Veev ( or other acai berry liquer) 3/4 ounce lime juice 3/4 ounce simple syrup Club soda Cucumber slice, to garnish Place the julienned cucumber in a 10-ounce tall, narrow tumbler. Add ice, vodka, Veev, lime juice and simple syrup. Fill the glass with club soda.

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The Aviation, inspired by Oscar nominee “Up In The Air” Stir to mix, then garnish with a cucumber slice on edge of glass. Recipe from Jon Ojinaga at the Redwood Room at the Clift Hotel in San Francisco.

‘Inglorious Basterds’ Inspired by Shoshanna, the young woman who gets revenge on the Nazis in war-

time Paris — while wearing a stunning red dress — mixologist Tony Roumph used French spirits and bright red pomegranate syrup for this drink. Lady in Red Start to finish: 5 minutes Servings: 1 1/2 ounce pomegranate juice 1/2 ounce lemon juice 1/2 ounce simple syrup

Ice 2 ounces Remy Martin VSOP 1 ounce Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur Candied ginger and pomegranate seeds, to garnish In a liquid measuring cup, stir together the pomegranate juice, lemon juice and simple syrup. Measure out 1 ounce of this mixture, then reserve the rest for another use.

This drink is named Vin Amer Fizz in tribute to Julia Child and her legacy of bringing classic French dishes Meryl to American Streep households. Vin is French for wine; amer means bitter, and fizz stands for good times. “J u l i e & Ju l i a ” fo l lows the parAmy allel stoAdams ries of Child, working on her cookbook “Mastering the Art of French Cooking” during the post-war years, and Julie Powell, a modern young woman who shakes up her life by making the recipes. The characters are played by Meryl Streep and Amy Adams. In true artisan fashion, mixologist Jackson Cannon starts with house-made rose vermouth. But a store brand works just fine. Vin Amer Fizz Start to finish: 5 minutes Servings: 1 2 ounces rose vermouth 1 ounce apricot brandy 1/2 ounce lemon juice 1 egg white (or an equivalent amount of pasteurized egg white product, depending on preference) Ice Champagne

In a cocktail shaker, combine the vermouth, apricot brandy, lemon juice and egg white. Shake well to emulsify. Add ice, then shake again to chill. Strain into a coupe or martini glass. Top with Champagne. Recipe from Jackson Cannon of Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks in Bosto.

‘A Serious Man’ The approaching storm at the end of “A Serious Man” inspired this drink. A Serious Man Start to finish: 5 minutes Servings: 1 Juice of 1/2 lime 3 ounces ginger beer 2 1/2 ounces premium dark rum Lime peel, to garnish Pour the lime juice into a tall glass. Fill with ice. Add the ginger beer, then pour the rum gently on top so it “floats.” Garnish with a strip of lime peel. Recipe from Bryan Ranere of Foreign Cinema in San Francisco.

‘Up In The Air’ The skies inspire a cocktail for “Up in the Air,” a movie starring George Clooney about a corporate downsizing expert with a passion George for frequent Clooney flying. This is a classic cocktail that dates to 1916, when flying was a newfangled adventure. The Aviation Start to finish: 5 minutes Servings: 1 Ice 1 1/2 ounces gin 1/2 ounce maraschino liqueur 1/3 ounce Creme de Violette (or blue curacao) 3/4 ounce lemon juice 1/4 ounce simple syrup Lemon peel In cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine ingredients except lemon peel. Shake well, then strain into a chilled martini glass. Twist a lemon peel over the surface of the drink to add a few drops of lemon oil. Recipe from Charles Joly of The Drawing Room in Chicago.

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TONIGHT ON TV n MOVIE “Vanishing Point” — An expectant father, Viggo Mortensen, speeds a muscle car across four states, guided by an Indian spiritualist./9 on FMC n SPORTS College basketball — Mississippi State tries to solidify its NCAA Tournament standing when it takes on SEC West rival Auburn./7 on WJTV n PRIMETIME “Mercy” — Veronica goes on Viggo Mortensen an impromptu road trip; Chloe struggles with a hangover; Sonia tries to conceal her infidelity./7 on NBC

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MILESTONES n BIRTHDAYS Jennifer Warnes, singer, 63; Miranda Richardson, actress, 52; Tone-Loc, rapper, 44; Julie Bowen, actress, 40; David Faustino, actor, 36; Jessica Biel, actress, 28. n DEATHS Michael Foot — A bookish intellectual and anti-nuclear campaigner who led Britain’s Labour Party to a disastrous defeat in 1983 died this morning, officials said. Foot, 96, died at his home in north London following a long illness, the Press Association news agency said, citing unidentified sources. Foot personified the socialist tendency in the Labour Party, which Tony Blair successfully erased when he won power at the head of a businessfriendly, interventionist “New Labour.” Yet Foot remained a respected, even revered, figure. Winston Spencer Churchill — A former member of Parliament and grandson of Britain’s wartime leader died Tuesday, an associate said. Churchill, 69, had been suffering from cancer and died at his London home, said Cmdr. John Muxworthy, president of the United Kingdom National Defense Association. Churchill was a member of the House of Commons from 1970 to 1997. Earlier he had been a foreign correspondent for The Times of London, The Daily Telegraph and other papers.

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Stuart announces Country Music Trail Musician Marty Stuart wants the world to know all about Mississippi’s contribution to county music, and he thinks a series of markers similar to the Mississippi Blues Trail is the way to spread the word. Stuart officially announced the creation of the Mississippi Country Music Trail on Monday during the annual Governor’s Conference on Tourism in Tupelo, where a marker will be placed in Elvis Presley’s birthplace. Marty The trail will have 30 markers. The Mississippi Stuart Blues Trail has more than 100 markers in Mississippi and four other states. The markers feature a variety of country music artists, including Jimmie Rodgers, Charley Pride, Conway Twitty, Jerry Clower, Faith Hill, Tammy Wynette, Mac McAnally and Stuart, the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reported.

Simpson ‘little bit angry’ with Mayer Jessica Simpson said she’s “a little bit angry” with ex-boyfriend John Mayer for an interview he gave to Playboy magazine in which he called the singer “sexual napalm.” In quotes provided by Harpo Productions, Simpson said today on an episode of “The Oprah Winfrey Show” that she doesn’t want people “to know how I am in bed.” In the interview, Mayer talked about Simpson’s sexual ability and said Simpson “is like crack cocaine to me.” Simpson also told Winfrey that she is “absolutely” comfortable with her weight and that she loves her curves. The singer says she’s “not going to ever be size 0 and I don’t want to weigh 90 pounds.”

Hoffman set to star in HBO series pilot Dustin Hoffman could be coming to TV in an HBO series about the world of horse racing and gambling. HBO said the two-time Oscar winner will star in the pilot of “Luck,” a prospective drama series from producer David Milch. Hoffman would portray a career criminal heavily involved in gambling. Hoffman is 72 years Dustin old, but has never been a regular in series televiHoffman sion. He did win an Emmy in 1986 for his performance in a TV version of the play “Death of a Salesman.” Dennis Farina, who previously starred on “Law & Order,” is also in the cast. “Luck” would be Milch’s third series created for HBO. His past credits include “Deadwood” and “John from Cincinnati,” as well as “NYPD Blue” on ABC.

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Mad emu attacks deputies A mad emu gave deputies a Texas-sized hard time. El Paso authorities said the big bird was running loose Tuesday, snarling rush-hour traffic near Interstate 10 and attacking deputies trying to restrain it. Deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office tried to prevent the tall, flightless bird from running into traffic. But when deputies neared the emu, it became aggressive and slashed one deputy’s pant leg. The deputy was not seriously injured. The emu died as it was being transported to an animal control shelter. The cause of death was not immediately known.

Antebellum leads ACM Awards nods with seven NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — An astounding run keeps getting better for Lady Antebellum. Already buoyed by the crossover success of its latest album, the country trio learned it’s up for seven Academy of Country Music Awards when nominations were announced Tuesday. Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood are next with six nominations, Taylor Swift has five and Kenny Chesney and Brad Paisley each have four. The nominations were announced by Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton on CBS’ “The Early Show.” The Zac Brown Band and its frontman also had a big haul with the band receiving four nominations and Brown taking two more individually. Lady A received five nominations alone for the gravitydefying hit “Need You Now,” including single record, song and video of the year, and is up for top vocal group and album of the year for its debut, “Lady Antebellum.” The run for Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood started last July when “I Run To You” hit No. 1. The band picked up two Country Music Association Awards in November and both the single “Need You Now” and the album of the same name have exceeded sales expectations. Underwood, Chesney, Swift, Paisley, the Zac Brown Band, George Strait, Keith Urban and Toby Keith are nominated for entertainer of the year, the top honor given out at the April 18 awards in Las Vegas. Underwood’s going for her second straight entertainer award, one of five categories voted on by fans. She would become the first woman to win two entertainer awards if she wins again. She’s also up for what would be a fourth straight top female vocalist award — with Swift, Lambert, McEntire and Lee Ann Womack — and album of the year for “Play On.” Chesney is going for a fifth entertainer of the year award and is just one of three singers with four wins. He won from 2005-08 before Underwood ended his run. He’s nominated in the top male vocalist category with Paisley, who’s won three straight, George Strait, Keith Urban and Darius Rucker. Lambert is fresh off the success of her first No. 1 song, “White Liar,” which netted her three nominations. She also is up for album of the year for the highly regarded “Revolution.”

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Man tells little white lie about little blue pill Dear Abby: I am a 76-yearold man who is romantically involved with a 65-year-old lady. She knows I take Viagra. I recently had to go out of town for a week. Before I left, she demanded that I give her my bottle of Viagra. She said she would return it as soon as I got back. What I did not tell my lady friend is that I don’t always need Viagra to “perform.” Should I remain silent and let her believe that without the little blue pill I’ll be forced to remain faithful? Honesty is the best longterm policy, but is there a limit to just “how” honest one should be? — A Vital Man in Arkansas Dear Vital Man: In this case, keep your own counsel. If you tell your lady friend you don’t always “need” Viagra, she may start wondering why you always need it with her and find the implication insulting. Dear Abby: As a child, it was painfully obvious that my mother favored my brother,

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“Clint,” over me. Everything he did was considered perfect and was bragged about. Because I was a girl, I was expected to step and fetch for him. To this day, my opinions hold no weight against those of my brother. I have always been hurt by this, but I have lived with it. Clint moved 3,000 miles away years ago. I am the one caring for Mom, although Clint contributes financial assistance. When he and his family came to visit for a week, my daughter asked me why Grandma respects and is prouder of Clint’s children — all boys — than of her. Grandma is proud that one of the boys knows about com-

TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE

BY BERNICE BEDE OSOL • NEWSPAPER ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION If tomorrow is your birthday: In the year ahead, Dame Fortune has something uniquely advantageous in mind for you that could lead to either a second source of income or a new way to make a living. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — Have you heard the saying “Don’t worry about things that may never happen”? You might get a demonstration of this adage that will teach this very lesson. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Even though some last-minute alterations or changes might be called for, they could still make a better impact than the original design. You’ll like the modification. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — An arrangement you have with another might turn out to be far better than anyone would have suspected. As it turns out, each of you is thinking about the future. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Chances are you will be the one to grasp the essence of a complicated development far quicker than any of your contemporaries. Once you do, the competition can say goodbye. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — If you get the chance, socialize a bit with co-workers. Something of significance is likely to come out of a casual conversation that could result in a big revelation for you. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — You might think that your doggedness was responsible for finalizing an important, unresolved issue. But in reality, Lady Luck played a big role. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Although you are exceptionally quick to reason things out, you could still be slow to act on something important. To be successful, you’ll need to move with equal speed in both areas. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — You’ll get two opportunities for gain, but only as long as you stay in areas where you are already familiar. This proves that big things usually happen in our backyard. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Interestingly, those situations that hold the least amount of promise could turn into the biggest gushers. Don’t turn your back on anything. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — It’s not unusual that conducting business can feel more playful than serious at times, and this day could be one of them. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — A good pal might contact you about some people who are likely to be helpful. They will open doors that you wouldn’t have been able to enter on your own. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Because of some fortunate circumstances, larger-than-usual personal gains are indicated. But don’t take things for granted; the window of opportunity is short-lived.

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BY DR. ROBERT WALLACE • NEWSPAPER ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION Dr. Wallace: I’m 13. My parents make me go to bed at 9 p.m. on school nights because they say that growing teens need a minimum of 10 hours of sleep every night. On the weekends, I must be in bed by 10 p.m. and can’t get up until 8 a.m. or later. They keep telling me that any extra sleep I get will help me later on, when I won’t be able to get a full 10 hours. But I don’t like spending 10 hours in bed. Instead of feeling refreshed when I get up, I feel groggy. How many hours of sleep does a growing 13-year-old boy need? My parents read your column, so I know they will change my in-bed time if you feel 10 hours is overkill. — Carlos, Cumberland, Md. Carlos: Sleep is essential for all of us, especially for maturing teens, but a rigidly imposed sleeping schedule that leaves a person feeling groggy is not a boon to health. Sleep can’t be stored up in the same manner that food (fat) can, so an excess of sleep is essentially wasted. Simply put, everyone is different. Not all teens require the same amount of sleep to function at maximum energy. People should listen to what their own bodies tell them they need. But doctors who specialize in sleep disorders do say that, as a rule of thumb, most 13-year-olds should have nine hours of sleep per night. Dr. Wallace: I go barefoot whenever possible. My grandmother keeps telling my mother that eventually I will become flat-footed unless I keep my shoes on. I’m 12 and my feet are not flat. Is it possible that my grandmother is wrong this time? — Brent, Moncton, New Brunswick. Brent: The only problem in going barefoot is the possibility of cuts and punctures. Other than that, it’s good for you. Going shoeless contributes to the foot’s ligament, muscle and even bone development. When young people walk or run barefoot on a level surface, they’re actually less prone to sprained ankles, according to Dr. Alvin Crawford of Children’s Hospital in Cincinnati. • Dr. Robert Wallace writes for Copley News Service. E-mail him at rwallace@Copley News Service.

puters, but my daughter has BUILT computers. Grandma is proud because one of the boys is studying piano. My daughter has played flute for 10 years. Grandma brags about another of the boys’ ability at rowing, but never about my daughter’s achievements in academics. How do I keep my daughter from feeling resentful, and what should I tell her? — Less Valued in Greenville, S.C. Dear Less Valued: Tell your daughter the truth — that your mother always favored your brother, and that this is just more of the same. Tell her that she is a terrific daughter and that YOU are proud of her. And explain that there is no pleasing Grandma, which is why she should keep her distance. Dear Abby: My husband’s aunt was gorgeous when she was young. At 90, obviously her appearance has changed. After many illnesses, her looks have faded. When she shows me pictures

of herself in her youth, it’s obvious she wants a response, but “you were beautiful” seems cruel, pointing out that she is no longer. To pretend she still is would be disingenuous. I have been in this situation with other elderly people. What is a complimentary and sincere comment at these times? — Realist in Northern California Dear Realist: Your aunt is reminded of the fact that she’s no longer in the full bloom of youth every time she brushes her teeth in front of the mirror. So why not give her the compliment she deserves? Say, “Auntie, you were dropdead gorgeous! I’m sure you stopped traffic.” If you do, I’m willing to bet she has a few stories to tell you about when she did exactly that.

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Reader claims honey helped with cough, RLS Dear Dr. Gott: I always enjoy reading your column. You seem to be well-grounded medically, yet open-minded enough to hear new things. I am writing to let you know my experience with restless-legs syndrome. I am a 57-year-old female. My height and weight are proportionate, and I am healthy overall. When I get fatigued, or just very tired at the end of the day, I am often bothered by RLS. It is annoying to say the least. Generally, I take an aspirin or two, which helps calm things down, but I already have thin blood and don’t like to take more than is necessary. One night, I had both a hacking cough and RLS symptoms. I got out of bed and took a spoonful of honey to coat my throat. Minutes after I went back to bed, the RLS symptoms settled down. Just a fluke, I thought. Well, I have learned over time that taking a spoonful of honey has indeed helped the situation. I don’t need it every night, but when I do, it is nice to know that there is something in the house apart from medicine to help me. Oh, and the honey helped to quell my cough, too. Dear Reader: Restless-legs syndrome is an annoying but harmless condition that causes the sufferer to experience odd sensations in the legs such as tingling, aching, burning, crawling, itching, pain and much more when sitting or lying down. It typically causes an urge to get up and move. In severe cases, these abnormal sensations may be experienced in the upper extremities as well. Symptoms generally begin during extended periods of inactivity. They may worsen in the evening and throughout the night, causing the legs to twitch — a condition known as periodic limb movements of sleep. These sensations often cause sufferers to have trouble falling or staying asleep. Relief is often found by getting out of bed and moving around. There is no one cause of RLS, and in many instances, no cause can be found. The current thought is that it may be the result of an imbalance of dopamine, the brain chemical that helps control muscle movement. There is a known hereditary link in approximately 50 percent of all cases. Pregnancy can cause temporary RLS symptoms, but most women experience relief shortly after delivery. Peripheral neuropathy, kidney failure and iron deficiency may also cause or worsen symptoms. Now, before I am berated by my readers, I will mention sleep apnea. However, the various related departments of the National Institutes of Health, the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Mayo Clinic do not list sleep apnea as a cause of RLS. In fact, I cannot find any scien-

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THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME by Mike Argirion and Jeff Knurek

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Board of Trustees of the Vicksburg Warren School District will receive bids until 1:30 p.m.. March 31, 2010 for the purchase of BREAD. Specifications may be obtained from the Office of Child Nutrition, School Services Building, 1814 Baldwin Ferry Road, Vicksburg, Mississippi. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids and to waive any informailities. Dr James Price, Superintendent Vicksburg Warren School District Publish: 3/3, 3/10(2t)

THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES WILL BE SOLD FOR TOWING, REPAIRS AND STORAGE. 1979 CHEVROLET C10 PICKUP VIN: CCU149S159250 PLACE: S & S AUTOMOTIVE, INC. DATE: 03/17/2010 TIME: 10:00 A.M. Publish: 2/24, 3/3, 3/10(3t)

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Board of Trustees of the Vicksburg Warren School District will receive bids until 1:30 p.m.. March 30, 2010 for the purchase of Milk Specifications may be obtained from the Office of Child Nutrition, School Services Building, 1814 Baldwin Ferry Road, Vicksburg, Mississippi. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids and to waive any informailities. Dr James Price, Superintendent Vicksburg Warren School District Publish: 3/3, 3/10(2t)

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Board of Trustees of the Vicksburg Warren School District will receive bids until 2:00 p.m.. March 30, 2010 for the purchase of Ice Cream. Specifications may be obtained from the Office of Child Nutrition, School Services Building, 1814 Baldwin Ferry Road, Vicksburg, Mississippi. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids and to waive any informailities. Dr James Price, Superintendent Vicksburg Warren School District Publish: 3/3, 3/10(2t)

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Board of Trustees of the Vicksburg Warren School District will receive bids until 10:00 a.m.. March 31, 2010 for the purchase of Produce. Specifications may be obtained from the Office of Child Nutrition, School Services Building, 1814 Baldwin Ferry Road, Vicksburg, Mississippi. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids and to waive any informailities. Dr James Price, Superintendent Vicksburg Warren School District Publish: 3/3, 3/10(2t)

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WARREN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI IN RE: ESTATE OF MARGARET LOUISE HERMANN, DECEASED NO.2009-069PR SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO: THE HEIRS AT LAW OF MARGARET LOUISE HERMANN, DECEASED You have been made a defendant in the petition filed in this Court by Tommye Clare Carinie and John S. Price, Jr., as Executor of the Estate of Margaret Louise Hermann, seeking a determination of the heirs at law of Margaret Louise Hermann, deceased. Parties other than you in this action are Tommye Clare Carini, Miriam Kavanagh, Mary Patricia Fatino, Helen Imajean Graser, Donna Louise Harper and John S. Price, Jr. You are summoned to appear and defend against the Petition to Determine Heirs at Law at10:30 a.m. on the 24th day of March, 2010 in the Chancery Courtroom of the Warren County Courthouse at Vicksburg, Mississippi, before the Honorable Vicki R. Barnes and in case of your failure to appear and defend, a judgment will be rendered against you for the money or other relief demanded in the petition. You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do so if you desire. Issued under my hand and seal of said Court, this 10th day of February, 2010. CHANCERY CLERK OF WARREN COUNTY BY: /s/ Denise Bailey, D.C. ALLISON M. BREWER (MSB # 101434) WHEELESS, SHAPPLEY, BAILESS & RECTOR, LLP POST OFFICE BOX 991 VICKSBURG, MS 39181 Publish: 2/17, 2/24, 3/3 (3t)

Request for Qualifications-Consultant Services Cultural Heritage Tourism Specialist FY2007 Preserve America Grant Program Regional Tribute to the 150th Anniversary of the Vicksburg Campaign Submittal Deadline: MARCH 15, 2010 The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg, partnering with the Cities of Raymond and Port Gibson, the Mississippi Development Authority's Division of Tourism, the Vicksburg National Military Park, the Vicksburg Warren School District and the Vicksburg Convention and Visitor's Bureau were awarded a FY2007 Preserve America grant from the National Park Service to plan, develop and implement a series of cultural heritage programs and activities that lead to the 150th anniversary of the Vicksburg Campaign, scheduled for July, 2013. The project utilizes a regional approach to cross promote and encourage regional tourism. This project involves Federal funds; therefore, compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations is required. The City of Vicksburg is requesting statements of qualifications (RFQ) from individuals and/or firms that are qualified through professional knowledge, experience and expertise to work directly with collaborating partners for the day-to-day administration of the project for a twelve (12) month contract period. SCOPE OF WORK The City is seeking an individual and/or firm to provide the following professional consultant services: The selected consultant will be expected to travel throughout the State of Mississippi to promote the project during the 12 month project period. Coordinate immediately with the Vicksburg Warren School District, Port Gibson School District, and Raymond School District to incorporate heritage education classes pertaining to the Vicksburg campaign into their school curriculums for the 2010-2011 school year; Plan and organize a Cultural Tourism and Heritage Education Conference for up to forty (40) credentialed travel writers/photographers during spring, 2011. The Contractor will provide a listing of recommended conference participants for final approval by the local Preserve America Steering Committee. The Contractor will issue invitations to prospective participants, develop the conference schedule to provide the best photographic and story opportunities, provide all roundtrip travel arrangements and transportation, including but not limited to airfare, rental car and/or mileage reimbursement, lodging and any special requests upon approval by the Preserve America Steering Committee. The Contractor's proposal shall include the cost per travel writer/photographer for the above services performed in connection with the Conference. Specifically, the selected Contractor is expected to implement the following tasks related to the Cultural Tourism and Heritage Education Conference: 1. Plan and organize Cultural Tourism and Heritage 2. Education Conference agenda and activities for participants; 2. Secure and schedule keynote speakers for the Cultural Heritage Tourism Conference; 3. Plan and coordinate adjunct tours of selected historic resources in Port Gibson, Raymond and Vicksburg for cultural tourism conference participants; 4. Plan and develop a schedule of events planned for the sesquicentennial celebration of the Vicksburg Campaign in 2013 that will be revealed at the conclusion of the conference; Design and print walking tour maps in each of the three (3) communities; design and deliver camera-ready advertisements to be placed in state and national publications for the project; and develop and deliver other audio visuals as needed to promote heritage tourism activities proposed in Port Gibson, Raymond and Vicksburg. Coordinate and schedule a Statewide Luminary Memorial at historic cemeteries throughout Mississippi to honor fallen war heroes that will set the stage for a National Luminary Memorial planned for 2013; Contractor shall report to the Preserve America Steering Committee either by attending scheduled meetings and/or conference calls to update members on progress made on at least a monthly basis throughout the project period; and Perform other work as necessary related to this scope of work and all Federal Grant Requirements. SUBMITTAL INFORMATION The Statement of Qualifications should include: •Description of the individual and/or firm's expertise in the areas of marketing and tourism; •List of recent relevant projects; Three or more references from those who can attest to the success of similar projects; and •Example of a work product noted in the scope of work. PROJECT TIMELINE The schedule for this project is as follows: Request for Qualifications issued February 16, 2010 Deadline for submission: March 15, 2010. The City of Vicksburg is glad to respond to inquiries. The City reserves the right to ask respondents to provide supplemental information. The City will invite qualified consultants to submit proposals and participate in an interview process. In the event that this RFQ is withdrawn or the City determines not to enter into an agreement with any of the respondents, the City assumes no liability whatsoever for any costs or expenses incurred in connection with this effort. Those interested in submitting a Statement of Qualifications should either mail or hand deliver eight (8) copies of the submittal information by 9:00 a.m., Monday, March 15, 2010, to the City Clerk's Office, located at 1401 Walnut Street, P.O. Box 150, Vicksburg, Mississippi 39180 and will publicly opened and read aloud in a board meeting at 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 15, 2010. Those submitting Statements of Qualifications are cautioned that the City Clerk does not receive the daily U.S. Mail on or before 9:00 a.m. Statements will be time-stamped upon receipt according to City Clerk's time clock. For more information, please contact Marcia Weaver, Special Projects Director, at (601)634-4509. he City of Vicksburg is an equal opportunity employer. /s/ Walter W. Osborne, Jr. Walter Osborne, Jr., City Clerk Publish: 2/20, 2/24, 3/3(3t)

Substitute Trustee's Notice of Sale STATE OF MISSISSIPPI COUNTY OF Warren WHEREAS, on the 5th day of January, 2007 and acknowledged on the 5th day of January, 2007, Ned H Jones, Jr. & Valencia R Jones, married, executed and delivered a certain Deed of Trust unto Dennis F Hardiman of Bristol County, RI, Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Beneficiary, to secure an indebtedness therein described, which Deed of Trust is recorded in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Warren County, Mississippi in Book 1633 at Page 670 # 242091; and WHEREAS, on the 16th day of September, 2009, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., assigned said Deed of Trust unto BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP, by instrument recorded in the office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk in Book 1500 at Page 614 Instrument # 272757; and WHEREAS, on the 16th day of September, 2009, the Holder of said Deed of Trust substituted and appointed Emily Kaye Courteau as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, by instrument recorded in the office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk in Book 1500 at Page 628 Instrument # 272778; and WHEREAS, default having been made in the payments of the indebtedness secured by the said Deed of Trust, and the holder of said Deed of Trust, having requested the undersigned so to do, on the 24th day of March, 2010, I will during the lawful hours of between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., at public outcry, offer for sale and will sell, at the west front door of the Warren County Courthouse at Vicksburg, Mississippi, for cash to the highest bidder, the following described land and property situated in Warren County, Mississippi, to-wit: All that certain tract of parcel of land lying and being situated in the County of Warren, State of Mississippi: All of Lot Ninety-Eight (98) of Warrenton Heights Subdivision, Part "A" of Part Two, a plat whereof appears of record in Plat Book 2 at Page 39 of the Warren County, Mississippi Land Record. For title reference see Deed recorded December 27, 1994 in Book 1030 Page 736. I will only convey such title as is vested in me as Substitute Trustee WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this day February 26, 2010 Emily Kaye Courteau Substitute Trustee 2309 Oliver Road Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 330-9020 jls/F09-2521 Publish: 3/3, 3/10, 3/17(3t)

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE'S SALE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI ) COUNTY OF WARREN ) WHEREAS, on April 28, 2005, Carmine Lancellotti executed a promissory note payable to the order of Novastar Mortgage, Inc.; and WHEREAS, the aforesaid promissory note was secured by a Deed of Trust dated April 28, 2005, executed by Carmine Lancellotti and Linda Lancellotti, and being recorded in Book 1520, at Page 302 and as Instrument No. 221815of the records of the Chancery Clerk of Warren County, Mississippi; and which aforesaid Instrument conveys to Alan Derivaux, Trustee and to Mortgage Electronic Registration System as Nominee for Novastar Mortgage, Inc, as Beneficiary, the hereinafter described property; and WHEREAS, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Novastar Mortgage, Inc. having executed a Substitution of Trustee to substitute Floyd Healy as trustee in the place and stead of Alan Derivaux, the same having been recorded in Book 1488, at Page 822 and as Instrument No. 264345 of the records of the Chancery Clerk of Warren County, Mississippi; and WHEREAS, default having occurred under the terms and conditions of said promissory note and Deed of Trust and the holder having declared the entire balance due and payable; and WHEREAS, Floyd Healy, Substituted Trustee in said Deed of Trust will on the 17th day of March, 2010, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., offer for sale and will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the Main West steps of the Warren County Courthouse in Vicksburg, Mississippi, the following described property located and situated in Warren County, Mississippi, to wit: PARCEL ONE: Part of Section 43, Township 14 North, Range 3 East, Warren County, Mississippi, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the northwest corner of Section 43, Township 14 North, Rage 3 East, Warren County, Mississippi, being an iron bolt; thence South, 3148 feet, more or less to a 4 inch boiler tube; thence S 83-30 E, 2199.22 feet to a point on the north right-of-way of Dogwood Road; thence North, 473.77 feet; thence N 46-0000 E, 1076.66 feet to an existing steel shaft, being the point of beginning of the herein described parcel; thence N 57-00-00 E, 483.57 feet to the West right-of-way of Hankinson Road; thence with the West right-of-way of Hankinson Road, S 24-30-11 E, 239.99 feet to the North right-of-way of Dogwood Road; thence with the North right-of-way of Dogwood Road, S 56-29-48 W, 438.06 feet; thence leaving said

the north right-of-way of Dogwood Road; thence North, 473.77 feet; thence N 46-0000 E, 1076.66 feet to an exWednesday, isting steel shaft, being the March 3, 2010 point of beginning of the herein described parcel; thence N 57-00-00 E, 483.57 feet to the West right-of-way of Hankinson Road; thence with the West right-of-way of IN THE CHANCERY Hankinson Road, S 24-30-11 COURT OF WARREN E, 239.99 feet to the North COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI right-of-way of Dogwood DIANA T. MORRIS Road; thence with the North PLAINTIFF right-of-way of Dogwood Road, S 56-29-48 W, 438.06 VS ROBERT L. MORRIS, JR. feet; thence leaving said DEFENDANT right-of-way, N 35-23-25 W, NO. 2010-050 GN 241.41 feet to the point of SUMMONS beginning, containing 2.5 acres, more or less. (Service by Publication: PARCEL TWO: Part of Residence Unknow) Section 43, Township 14 TO: ROBERT L. MORRIS, North, Range 3 East, Warren JR., whose last known adCounty, Mississippi, more dress was in Baton Rouge, particularly described as LA but whose present adfollows: Commencing at the dress is known to Plaintiff northwest corner of Section after diligent search and 43, Township 14 North, Range 3 East, Warren Coun- inquiry to ascertain same. You have been named a Dety, Mississippi, being an iron fendant in the lawsuit filed in bolt; thence South, 3148 this Court by Diana T. Morfeet, more or less to a 4 inch boiler tube; thence South 83- ris, Plaintiff, whose address 30 East, 2199.22 feet to a is 71 Bellaire Drive, Vickspoint in the North right-ofburg, Mississippi 39180. way of Dogwood Road; The Complaint filed against thence North, 473.77 feet; you has initiated a civil action thence North 46-00 East, seeking a Divorce and other 250.00 feet to the point of relief. beginning of the herein deYou are required to mail or scribed parcel; thence North 46-00-00 East, 608.63 feet to hand deliver a copy of a written Answer to the Complaint an existing iron rod; thence either admitting or denying North 46-00-00 East, 218.03 feet to an existing steel shaft; each allegation in the Comthence South 35-23-25 East, plaint to Honorable Angela 241.41 feet to the North Lockett-Sampson, Plaintifff's right-of-way of Dogwood Attorney, whose mailing adroad; thence with the North dress is P.O. Box 951, Jackright-of-way of Dogwood son, Mississippi 39205-0951. Road, South 42-49-54 West, YOUR RESPONSE MUST 141.47 feet; thence with the BE MAILED OR DELIVNorth right-of-way of DogERED NOT LATER THAN wood Road, South 42-49-54 THIRTY CALENDAR DAYS West, 202.37 feet; thence with the North right-of-way of AFTER THE 3RD DAY OF MARCH, 2010 WHICH IS Dogwood Road, South 2907-10 West, 281.74 feet; THE DATE OF THE FIRST thence with the North rightPUBLICATION OF THIS of-way of Dogwood Road, SUMMONS, IF YOUR RESouth 49-22-48 West, SPONSE IS NOT SO 107.35 feet; thence leaving MAILED OR DELIVERED, A said right-of-way, North 55JUDGEMENT BY DEFAULT 56-19 West, 340.54 feet to MAY BE ENTERED the point of beginning, conAGAINST YOU FOR THE taining 5.0 acres, more or MONEY OR OTHER REless. LIEF DEMANDED IN THE More commonly known as: COMPLAINT. 2355 Hankinson Road, Vicksburg, Mississippi 39180 You must also file the origiSubject to the rights of way nal of your response with the and easement for public Clerk of this Court within a roads and public utilities, and reasonable time afterward. to any prior conveyance or DOT MCGEE, CLERK OF reservation of mineral of evCOURT ery kind and character, inBY: /s/ Denise Bailey DC cluding but not limited to oil, DEPUTY CLERK gas, sand and gravel in or DATED: 2/23/2010 under subject property. Publish: 3/3, 3/10, 3/17(3t) A copy of the above Notice of Sale has this day been mailed to the Internal Revenue Service at 1555 Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112. SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE'S The property will be sold NOTICE OF SALE subject to the interest of the WHEREAS, on July 5, 2005, Internal Revenue Service by Stephanie C. Jones an virtue of a Federal Tax Lien unmarried person, executed filed in the Real Estate a certain deed of trust to records of Warren County, Ellis, Braddock & Dees, Ltd., Mississippi on June 19, 2009 Trustee for the benefit of and recorded as Judgment Mortgage Electronic RegisNo. 09,0119-CO. tration Systems, Inc. which As the undersigned deed of trust is of record in Substituted Trustee, I will the office of the Chancery convey only such title as is Clerk of Warren County, vested in me under said State of Mississippi in Book Deed of Trust. 1541 at Page 234; and This 11th of February, 2010. WHEREAS, said Deed of Prepared by: Floyd Healy Trust was subsequently asFloyd Healy signed to EverHome MortSubstituted Trustee gage Company by instru1405 N. Pierce, Suite 306 ment dated October 16, 2007 Little Rock, Arkansas 72207 and recorded in Book 1466 Publish: 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, at Page 367 of the aforesaid 3/10(4t) Chancery Clerk's office; and WHEREAS, EverHome Mortgage Company has heretofore substituted J. Gary Massey as Trustee by IN THE CHANCERY instrument dated October 19, COURT OF WARREN 2007 and recorded in the COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI aforesaid Chancery Clerk's IN THE MATTER OF: Office in Book 1466 at Page THE LAST WILL AND 369; and TESTAMENT OF WHEREAS, default having ERVIN M. SMITH been made in the terms and CAUSE NO. 2010-021PR conditions of said deed of trust and the entire debt seNOTICE TO CREDITORS cured thereby having been Letters Testamentary upon declared to be due and the Estate of ERVIN M. payable in accordance with SMITH, deceased, having the terms of said deed of been granted to the undertrust, EverHome Mortgage signed on the 10th day of Company, the legal holder of February, 2010, by the said indebtedness, having Chancery Court of Warren requested the undersigned Substituted Trustee to exeCounty, Mississippi, notice is cute the trust and sell said hereby given to all person land and property in accorhaving claims against said dance with the terms of said Estate to present the same deed of trust and for the to the Clerk of said Court for purpose of raising the sums probate and registration, due thereunder, together according to law, within three with attorney's fees, trustee's (3) months from the first fees and expense of sale. NOW, THEREFORE, I, J. publication of this notice, or Gary Massey, Substituted they will be forever barred. Trustee in said deed of trust, This the 11th day of will on March 24, 2010 offer February, 2010. for sale at public outcry and /s/ Henry Smith sell within legal hours (being HENRY SMITH, between the hours of 11:00 EXECUTOR OF THE a.m. and 4:00 p.m.), at the West Door of the County ESTATE OF Courthouse of Warren ERVIN M. SMITH, County, located at VicksDECEASED burg, Mississippi, to the TRAVIS T. VANCE, JR. highest and best bidder for Attorney at Law cash the following described 914 Grove Street property situated in Warren Vicksburg. MS 39183 County, State of Mississippi, MSB NO. 6085 to-wit: Lot 7 Greenbriar Subdivision Telephone: (601) 638-0046 as shown by plat of record in Facsimile: (601) 638-1643 Plat Book 2 at Page 18 of Publish: 2/17, 2/24, 3/3(3t) the Land Records of Warren County, Mississippi. I WILL CONVEY only such IN THE CHANCERY title as vested in me as COURT OF WARREN Substituted Trustee. COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI WITNESS MY SIGNATURE Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. on this 25th day of February, Plaintiff 2010. Versus J. Gary Massey Cause Number: 2 SUBSTITUTED 009-328-GW TRUSTEE## Don D. Mantz and Michelle Shapiro & Massey, L.L.P. A. Mantz 1910 Lakeland Drive Defendants Suite B Summons Jackson, MS 39216 To: Don D. Mantz and (601)981-9299 203 Greenbriar Dr. Michelle A. Mantz Vicksburg, MS 39180 You have been made a 07-0929GW Defendant in the suit titled in Publish: 3/3, 3/10, 3/17(3t) this Court by Wells Fargo

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Bank, N.A., Plaintiff, seeking a declaratory judgment correcting land description in a Deed of Trust. Defendants other than you in this action are none. You are required to mail or hand-deliver a copy of a written response to the Complaint to Samuel L. Tucker, Sr., the attorney for the Plaintiff, whose mailing address is Post Office Box 1734, Ocean Springs, MS 39564, and whose office address is 5932 Bay Tree Road, Ocean Springs, MS. 39564. Your response must be mailed or delivered within thirty (30) days AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS SUNIMONS. IF YOUR RESPONSE IS NOT SO MAILED OR DELIVERED, a judgement by default will be entered against you for the money or other things demanded in the complaint. You must also file the original of your response with the Clerk of this Court within a reasonable time afterward Issued 1/14/2010 Chancery Clerk of Warren County By: /s/Denise Bailey, D.C. Publish: 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3 (4t)

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Chancery Clerk's office; and WHEREAS, EverHome Mortgage Company has heretofore substituted J. Gary Massey as Trustee by instrument dated October 19, 2007 and recorded in the aforesaid Chancery Clerk's Office in Book 1466 at Page 369; and WHEREAS, default having been made in the terms and conditions of said deed of trust and the entire debt secured thereby having been declared to be due and payable in accordance with the terms of said deed of trust, EverHome Mortgage Company, the legal holder of said indebtedness, having requested the undersigned Substituted Trustee to execute the trust and sell said land and property in accordance with the terms of said deed of trust and for the purpose of raising the sums due thereunder, together with attorney's fees, trustee's fees and expense of sale. NOW, THEREFORE, I, J. Gary Massey, Substituted Trustee in said deed of trust, will on March 24, 2010 offer for sale at public outcry and sell within legal hours (being between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.), at the West Door of the County Courthouse of Warren County, located at Vicksburg, Mississippi, to the highest and best bidder for cash the following described property situated in Warren County, State of Mississippi, to-wit: Lot 7 Greenbriar Subdivision as shown by plat of record in Plat Book 2 at Page 18 of the Land Records of Warren County, Mississippi. I WILL CONVEY only such title as vested in me as Substituted Trustee. WITNESS MY SIGNATURE on this 25th day of February, 2010. J. Gary Massey SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE## Shapiro & Massey, L.L.P. 1910 Lakeland Drive Suite B Jackson, MS 39216 (601)981-9299 203 Greenbriar Dr. Vicksburg, MS 39180 07-0929GW Publish: 3/3, 3/10, 3/17(3t)

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! ! " ! # $% & ' ( #' (

17. Wanted To Buy WANTED! Vicksburg High School yearbooks from (1966 to 1968). Call 662-455-2271.

STRICKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SEAFOOD

601-218-2363

WE PAY CASH! for gold, silver, diamonds & coins Scallions Jewelers

WE BUY ESTATES. Households and quality goods. Best prices. You call, we haul! 601-415-3121, 601-661-6074. www.msauctionservice.com

18. Miscellaneous For Sale

1207 Washington St. â&#x20AC;˘ 601-636-6413

HERITAGE HOUSE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER

60- 8 INCH concrete blocks, 150- decorative radius blocks, 160- 4 inch blocks. $300. 601-4157333.

Now Hiring

DIRECTOR OF NURSING

CLOCK REPAIR. Antique clocks, grandfather clocks, cuckoo clocks, etcetera. 601638-4003, 601-529-8140.

â&#x20AC;˘ Must be an RN â&#x20AC;˘ Plans, Organizes, Directs Nursing Staff â&#x20AC;˘ Strong Multi-task Abilities â&#x20AC;˘ Strong people skills

come GIVE OUR TEAM A LOOK

at DISCOUNT

Competitive Salary and Benefit Package Apply in person to: Administrator 3103 Wisconsin Ave. â&#x20AC;˘ Vicksburg, MS Phone: 601-638-1514 Fax: 601-638-8738

FURNITURE BARN SERVICE TECHNICIAN NEEDED. ASE or GM training required. 5 day work week, Insurance and vacation provided. Contact Bob Anderson 601-638-1252.

18. Miscellaneous For Sale

FOR LESS THAN 45 cents per day, have The Vicksburg Post delivered to your home. Only $14 per month, 7 day delivery. Call 601-636-4545, Circulation Department.

Horseback Birthday Parties

Our ePost now available!

14. Pets & Livestock

$10 START UP KIT

SALES PERSONNEL NEEDED Must be familiar with the Jackson, Monroe & Vicksburg area. Apply in person only at: SHEFFIELD RENTALS 1255 Hwy. 61 South Vicksburg

601-638-7191

Silver Creek Equestrian 601-638-8988 silvercreekarena.com

600 Jackson St, Vicksburg

07. Help Wanted

ADVERTISING SALES CONSULTANT

Join Our Winning Team.

Looking for a new challenge in Advertising Sales? Apply now - This position wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t last! In this role you will have an account list to look after and manage. You will work with clients to find creative and unique advertising solutions for their businesses. You will be responsible for generating revenue and achieving your goals. You will have a selection of clients to service; you will identify their needs and build stronger relationships with them. You will also spend time building new relationships and finding new business opportunities. Ideally you will have experience selling business to business. Any advertising or marketing or sales experience that you have will also be advantageous. You must be intelligent, customer focused, and a strong team player. Must have a good driving record with dependable transportation and auto insurance. The successful candidate will be rewarded with an above industry base salary, plus commission. If you have the right skills please apply NOW, as interviews have already started.

Covenant Health & Rehab of Vicksburg LLC â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every Day of Life Countsâ&#x20AC;? We are a Dynamic skilled nursing facility seeking an energetic individual.

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Step this way to the top of your field! Job opportunities abound in the

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ATTEND OUR ON SITE PART-TIME JOB FAIR

Send resumes to: Dept. 3713, The Vicksburg Post P.O. Box 821668 Vicksburg, MS 39182

L O O K I N G TO MOVE UP IN THE JOB MARKET?

NOW HIRING

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VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR:

DIRECTOR OF NURSING

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â&#x20AC;˘ RN Required â&#x20AC;˘ Hospice or Home Health Experience VB 40485 VBP Employment AD.indd â&#x20AC;˘ Strong Management and Organizational Skills

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SOCIAL WORKER â&#x20AC;˘ MSW Required â&#x20AC;˘ Hospice or Home Health Experience Preferred

MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE â&#x20AC;˘ Marketing Experience Required â&#x20AC;˘ Health Care Experience Preferred

COME BE A PART OF OUR DEDICATED TEAM â&#x20AC;˘ Experienced Clinical Staff â&#x20AC;˘ PTO, Paid Holidays, 401K â&#x20AC;˘ Competitive Salary â&#x20AC;˘ Great Benefits Package â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent Work Environment â&#x20AC;˘ EOE

Contact Nina Yerger or Kim Carr at 601-638-8308 or fax resume to: 601-638-8420

Teachers, stay-at-home parents, college students, nurses. . . theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all delivering the newspaper in their spare time and earning extra income! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy - and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great way to earn extra cash.

! No Wonder Everybodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Doing It

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Openings Available in:

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Visit us online at www.vicksburgpost.com

HAVE A CLEAN AND Wednesday, March 3, 2010 HAPPY HALLOWEEN

1317 Farmers Street Newly remodeled home with hardwood floors. Nice familyroom addition. Storage shed in backyard. 2 B/R and 2 Baths with a possibility of a 3rd All appliances stay with home including washer and dryer. Nice fenced backyard. Owner also willing to furnish a one-year home warrenty. Priced to sell @ $55, 000.

McMillin

Real Estate

David Mitchell REALTY LTD.

601-634-8303 Office 601-218-8201 Mobile

1022 Monroe St. • Vicksburg, MS 39183-2552 davidmitchell@warrenrealtyltd.com

Spring

NOW LEASING! 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms. Magnolia Commons of Vicksburg, off Highway 61 South. 601-619-6821.

3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS. Only $22,500. Also 28x80 4 bedrooms with land, in Bovina area. Reduced for quick sale. 601-218-5656 or 601-218-2582.

TAKING APPLICATIONS!! 3 bedrooms. $450. Also 4 bedrooms, $500 monthly. Refrigerator and stove furnished. $200 deposit for both. Call 601-634-8290

32X80. 4 BEDROOMS, 2 baths, big tub, huge rooms, all new appliances. $39,900 setup. Darren, 228-6693505.

No Utility Deposit Required

• Downtown Convenience to Fine Restaurants, Shops, Churches, Banks & Casinos

✦ From $495.00 ✦ Secure High-Rise Building • Off Street Parking • 9 1/2 Foot Ceilings • Beautiful River Views • Senior Discounts •

21. Boats, Fishing Supplies 2007 RANGER FISH-N-PLAY Reata. 18 foot, loaded, 150 horse power Yamaha outboard, like new condition. $25,500. 601-415-4295. What's going on in Vicksburg this weekend? Read The Vicksburg Post! For convenient home delivery, call 601-636-4545, ask for circulation.

24. Business Services BACK HOE WORK Drains, tree removal, septic tanks. Free estimate! Contact Herman Thomas Call 601-456-6154 or 601218-6176 .

Toni Walker Terrett Attorney At Law 601-636-1109 • Bankruptcy Chapter 7 and 13 • Social Seurity Disability • No-fault Divorce

FREE ESTIMATES TREY GORDON

ROOFING & RESTORATION

•Roof & Home Repair (all types!) •30 yrs exp •1,000’s of ref Licensed • Insured

Classic Elegance in Modern Surroundings

601-636-4146

Vicksburg’s Most Convenient Luxury Apartments! • Cable Furnished! • High Speed Internet Access Available! 601-636-0503 2160 S. Frontage Rd. Vicksburg, MS 39180

LOS COLINAS. SMALL 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Cottage. Close in, nice. $795 monthly. 601-831-4506.

31. Mobile Homes For Rent

801 Clay Street • Vicksburg

2 BEDROOMS, 1 bath. $550 monthly, $300 deposit. 601-529-6845.

Commodore Apartments

3 BEDROOMS, 2 baths. Washer/ dryer, in town. $550 monthly, $550 deposit. 601-638-8953.

1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms

RV- $125 WEEKLY and up to 1 or 2 people. Utilities furnished. No pets, deposit required. 601-301-0285.

605 Cain Ridge Rd. Vicksburg, MS 39180

601-638-2231 BEAUTIFUL LAKESIDE LIVING

30. Houses For Rent

MISSION RIDGE SENIOR Community. Spacious 1 bedroom with amenities. Must be 55 or older. Christy, 601-636-1060.

• 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apts. • Beautifully Landscaped

1998 16X80. AS is$13,900, repaired- $15,900, big tub, isle kitchen, setup included. Darren, 228-6693505.

• Lake Surrounds Community

• Pool • Fireplace • Spacious Floor Plans 601-629-6300 www.thelandingsvicksburg.com

501 Fairways Drive Vicksburg

24. Business Services

KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LOCAL NEWS AND SALES... SUBSCRIBE TO THE VICKSBURG POST TODAY! CALL 601-636-4545, ASK FOR CIRCULATION. LAND/ HOME DEALS! No credit check. Pearl, Florence, Braxton, Canton, Vicksburg. Darren, 228669-3505. OWNER FINANCE- NO credit check! $5000 down$775 monthly. Nice 3 bedroom, 2 bath on 2 acres. 601-941-2952, 601-7202106.

33. Commercial Property

I CLEAN HOUSES! 35 years experience, days only. Call 601-529-6650 days or 601-631-2482, nights. J & H TREE SERVICES. Experienced, Licensed and Insured. Free estimates! Cut, trim, remove, no job too big or small. 601-4156074 or 601-618-0407

McLaughlin Construction & Remodeling Serving Vicksburg since 1989. MS State licensed. New construction, additions, custom cabinets, flooring, siding, roofing & decks. Free estimates! 601-831-2073 or 601-638-0927 River City Lawn Care You grow it we mow it! Affordable and professional. Lawn and landscape maintenance. Cut, bag, trim, edge. 601-529-6168.

26. For Rent Or Lease OFFICE SUITE NEAR CORPS Museum. Kitchenette, shower, Wi-Fi, parking, 600 square feet. $495. 601-529-6093.

27. Rooms For Rent $350 MONTHLY, $75 DEPOSIT. Central air, phone, cable television, private bath. 601-272-4564.

28. Furnished Apartments

BUILDINGS FOR SALE! Located in Fayette, MS. Please call 601-786-3943, ask for James Shannon.

29. Unfurnished Apartments

Confederate Ridge 780 Hwy 61 North

1 BEDROOM

Classified Advertising Really Works!

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Apartments Move-In Special

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601.630.8209

1 & 2 Bedrooms $550/$595 Member FDIC

2150 South Frontage Road

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29. Unfurnished Apartments

and

1911 Mission 66 Office or Retail Suite B-Apprx. 2450 sq. ft. Great Location! Easy Access! High Visability!

28X60. 4 BEDROOMS, 2.5 baths, $38,500 setup, air, new carpet, new linoleum, fireplace. The works! Darren, 228-6693505.

Brian Moore Realty Connie - Owner/ Agent

24. Business Services

VICKSBURGS NEWEST, AND A WELL MAINTAINED FAVORTIE. EACH WITH SPACIOUS FLOOR PLANS AND SOPHISTICATED AMENITIES.

318-322-4000

FOR LEASING INFO, CALL 601-636-1752 www.parkresidences.com • www.bienvilleapartments.com

The Car Store BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY Score A Bullseye With One Of These Businesses! • Glass

• Construction

Barnes Glass Quality Service at Competitive Prices #1 Windshield Repair & Replacement

Vans • Cars • Trucks •Insurance Claims Welcome•

AUTO • HOME • BUSINESS Jason Barnes • 601-661-0900

• Bulldozer & Construction

BUFORD CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. 601-636-4813 State Board of Contractors Approved & Bonded Haul Clay, Gravel, Dirt, Rock & Sand All Types of Dozer Work Land Clearing • Demolition Site Development & Preparation Excavation Crane Rental • Mud Jacking

• Lawn HandyMan Care Services

RIVER CITY HANDYMAN Joe Rangel - Owner 601.636.7843 • 601.529.5400 From small repair projects to home upgrades...We’re not satisfied until You are. Call today for your Free Estimate!

ROSS

CONSTRUCTION

New Homes

Framing, Remodeling, Cabinets, Flooring, Roofing & Vinyl Siding State Licensed & Bonded

Jon Ross 601-638-7932 ROY’S CONSTRUCTION

RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL New Construction & Remodeling LICENSED• BONDED• INSURED CABINETS, ADDITIONS, METAL ROOFS, VINYL SIDING, DRIVEWAYS, PATIO DECKS, DOZER, RETAINER WALLS, SEPTIC SYSTEMS, LOT CLEAN UP,

PATRIOTIC • FLAGS • BANNERS • BUMPER STICKERS • YARD SIGNS

Show Your Colors! Post Plaza 601-631-0400

1601 N. Frontage Rd. Vicksburg, MS 39180

• Dirt LawnServices Care Services River City Landscaping, LLC

SPEEDIPRINT & OFFICE SUPPLY

• Business Cards • Letterhead • Envelopes • Invoices • Work Orders • Invitations (601) 638-2900 Fax (601) 636-6711 1601-C North Frontage Rd Vicksburg, MS 39180

All Business &

EXCAVATOR WORK

CARS • CARS • CARS• CARS OLCD LDper month ..........$955 SO*LdownD 00SFORD ROWN VICTORIA LX V1652R 21Months @ 240 SO D LDGRAND MARQUIS GS V1920 24 Months 98SMOERCURY D per month ......$1045 SO*Ldown SO@L250 $ 99S MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS LS V1879 24 MonthsS@O270 LD OLD LDper month ...... 1300 SO*down 01SPONTIAC @ 260 LD OLDBONNEVILLE SE V1951 ......24 MonthsSO LDper month ......$1330 SO*down 99 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS GS V1913 23 Months @ 270 per month ......$1465*down $ 04SO PONTIAC D LD GRAND AM SE V1907 24 Months SO*Ldown SO@ L280D per month ...... 1585 $ 02 NISSAN SENTRA GXE V1915 24 Months @ 280 per month ...... 1585*down D LESABRE V1918 ..........24 Months D 02 D per month ......$1585 SOBLUICK SOL*down SO@L280 $ 01SMOERCURY D LDGRAND MARQUIS LS V1914 ..24 Months SO*Ldown SO@ L280D per month ...... 1585 01 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT V1844 24 Months @ 270 per month ......$1615*down $ 00 BUICK LD LESABRE V1870 ..........24 Months SO SO*LdownD SO@ L270Dper month ...... 1615 $ LD IMPALA V1924 ..............24 Months 02SO CHEVY SO*LdownD SO@ L270Dper month ...... 1615 01 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS LS V1950 24 Months @ 270 per month ......$1615*down $ 06SO FORD LDTAURUS SE V1896 ....24 Months SO*LdownD SO@ L280Dper month ...... 1690 $ 04 CHEVY LD IMPALA V1891 ............24 Months SO SO*LdownD SO@ L280Dper month ...... 1795 $ 04 NISSAN D LD SENTRA S V1933 ..........24 Months SO SO*Ldown SO@ L300D per month ...... 1840 $ 04 330 per month .... 2290 D LD GRAND PRIX GT V194823 Months SOPONTIAC SOL*down SO@LD $ D LD MAXIMA SE V1968 23 Months D per month .... 2355 03 SONISSAN SO*Ldown SO@L350 06 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX V1926 ..23 Months @ 340 per month ......$2375*down D LDLACROSSE CXL V1936 ....22 Months D per month ....$2780 05SO BUICK SO*Ldown SO@L380 $

GRADING WORK, PIERS,

DWAYNE ROY 601-415-6997 JOSHUA ROY 601-831-0558

• Printing

• Signs

Service Directory Ads MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE ! WE

ACCEPT MOST MAJOR CREDIT CARDS .

e y r

• Dozer / Trackhoe Work Dump Truck • Bush Hogging Box Blade • Demolition Lawn Maintenance Deliver Dirt•Gravel•Sand•Rock Res. & Com. • Lic. & Ins. Robert Keyes, Jr. (Owner) 601-529-0894

Call today for information on our special long term ad runs in the Business Directory. We offer specials from 3 months to 12 months at a great price deal ! 601-636-SELL (7355)

BLOWOUT SPECIAL

ONLY $475 Call for Details 601-638-0102

29. Unfurnished Apartments

✰✰FOR LEASE✰✰

COMPLETELY FURNISHED CORPORATE APARTMENT All utilities paid, laundry room provided, 1 bedroom. $900 monthly. Studio apartment $750. 601-415-9027, 601-638-4386. CORPORATE APARTMENT. Fully furnished. $800 monthly, utilities, weekly cleaning, off street parking. 601-661-9747.

4413 NAILOR ROAD, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1680 square feet, remodeled master bath, new kitchen appliances, beautiful home. Open House- Sunday, 1pm4pm. $159,000. 601-2183566, 601-218-5739.

29. Unfurnished Apartments

1, 2, & 3 bedrooms and townhomes available immediately.

601-618-0367

DIRT AND GRAVEL hauled. 8 yard truck. 601638-6740.

34. Houses For Sale

103 Pear Orchard Drive Stanley Martin 601-636-3116 or (601) 218-1493 BROKER®

32. Mobile Homes For Sale

28X60. 4 BEDROOMS, 2 baths. $28,000 setup cash price $4000 plus land deed, will owner finance. Darren, 228-669-3505.

Voted #1 Apartments in the 2009 Reader’s Choice

• Ceramic Tile & Grout Cleaning • House Cleaning • Clean & Wax Wood & Vinyl Floors

ServiceMaster by Mutter 601-636-5630 32. Mobile Homes For Sale

Move-In Special

What's going on in Vicksburg this weekend? Read The Vicksburg Post! For convenient home delivery call 601-636-4545, ask for circulation.

• Carpet/Oriental/ Area Rug Cleaning • Furniture/Drapery • Carpet & Fabric Protection

29. Unfurnished Apartments

• 1 & 2 Bedroom Studios & Efficiencies • Utilities Paid

19. Garage & Yard Sales

Lake Bruin 105 ft. of lake frontage with 40 ft. pier with boat slip, boat launching ramp, RV hookup with water, electric and septic. Great house site.

ready for Spring?

29. Unfurnished Apartments

THE PET SHOP “Vicksburg’s Pet Boutique”

2106 Cherry Street NEW ITEMS: Aquarium Sets with latest slim filters & colored or fluorescent lighting, colorful hermit crabs. Doggie sweaters- tiny to large are here, bring your friend in for a perfect fit!

St. Joseph, LA

The service you deserve The service you deserve

ServiceMaster MarchbyisMutter here! Are636-5630 you getting

601-218-7318

29. Unfurnished Apartments

299,000

Across from Duff Green Mansion--100% restored/renovated by current owner. Gallery front porch, deck across back, double lot, 4 bedrooms, 1 bath & plumbing for a 2nd, living room/dining room/kitchen open floor plan, laundry, added room upstairs, storage below, 2210 sq ft. Taxes abated through 2011.

KIM STEEN

18. Miscellaneous For Sale

203 A Highway 606

1115 First East StreetThe cleanTheyou Clean expect you expect

And

Home for Sale? Show it to the world at www.vicksburgrealestate.com

The Vicksburg Post

TRUCKS • TRUCKS • TRUCKS 01 FORD RANGER XLT EXT CAB ....24 Months @ 280 per month ..$1585*down $ D 02SO FORD 300 per month .. 1840 LDESCAPE XLS ..........24 Months SO*Ldown SO@LD 02 FORD F150 XLT EXT CAB ....23 Months @ 340 per month ..$2270*down 00 FORD F150 XLT EXT CAB ....24 Months @ 340 per month ..$2455*down V1892

V1953

V1965

V1910

WE FINANCE OUR OWN ACCOUNTS *Plus Tax & Title, 0% APR WAC

• CLASSIFIEDS • 601-636-7355 • www.vicksburgpost.com •

601-638-6015 • 2800 Clay Street • Vicksburg, MS

The Vicksburg Post

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Classified...Where Buyers And Sellers Meet. 34. Houses For Sale

34. Houses For Sale

1019 FAYETTE STREET. Owner financing. 2 bedroom, 1 bath home. Ward Real Estate. 601-634-6898.

4022 HIGHWAY 27. Owner financing. 3 bedroom, 2 bath new home. Ward Real Estate 601-634-6898.

McMillin Real Estate

4909 OAK RIDGE ROAD Completely rebuilt, approximately 1100 square feet, hardwood, ceramic floors, 2 car carport, all appliances included, 1 acre. Asking $110,000. 601-8312073 or 601-638-0927.

34. Houses For Sale

Move-In Ready-1 mile from Warren Central, 4 BR/2BA, fresh paint, updated throughout, new wood laminate floors, new carpet, new ceramic floors and countertops in kitchen & baths, 12x20 wired workshop, 1 acre lot on cul-de-sac. For appointment, 601-415-3022.

40. Cars & Trucks

Big River Realty

2 bedroom home. 202 Central Drive. $75,000. 601-638-2386 Mission Park Dr. Mission 66 Commercial Lots. $50,000 Pear Orchard Offices 1,000 sq. ft. $73,500 Redwood Road, 1 acre lots, $20,000. Timberlane, 1560 sq ft. dbl wide, 5.3 acres, $110,000. Newit Vick, 6 acres, $72,500 898 National St., Duplex, $44,500 Openwood, Clubhouse Cir. & shop, 5,000 sq. ft. $69,900. Jennifer Gilliland, McMillin Real Estate 601-218-4538

Jones & Upchurch Real Estate Agency 1803 Clay Street www.jonesandupchurch.com Carla Watson...............601-415-4179 Judy Uzzle.................601-994-4663 Mary D. Barnes.........601-966-1665 Stacie Bowers-Griffin...601-218-9134 Rip Hoxie, Land Pro....601-260-9149 Jill Waring Upchurch....601-906-5012 Andrea Upchurch.......601-831-6490 Broker, GRI

601-636-6490

40. Cars & Trucks

36. Farms & Acreage

34. Houses For Sale

FOR SALE!

Licensed in MS and LA

601-636-8193 VicksburgRealEstate.com

34. Houses For Sale

40. Cars & Trucks

Daryl Hollingsworth..601-415-5549

ARNER

1990 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY Eurosport Station wagon, 152,000 miles, clean run good, third row seat. Call 601-415-1388

REALTOR®•BUILDER•APPRAISER

601-636-0502

CALL 601-636-SELL

40. Cars & Trucks

AND PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD TODAY.

www.ColdwellBanker.com www.homesofvicksburg.net

Looking for a new ride? Check our online listings today. Just go to www.vicksburgpost.com

29. Unfurnished Apartments

G O O D C re d i t B A D C re d i t N O C re d i t NO PROBLEM Gary has a Financing Program for everyone Gary’s Cars for Less 3524 Hwy 61 South Get Pre-Approved 601-883-9995

Rely on over 19 years of experience in Real Estate.

DAVID A. BREWER 601-631-0065

We are a Certified Toyota dealer authorized to do ALL Toyota recalls.

3 BR, 2 BA. Open floor plan, fenced yard. Reduced!

Open Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm

601-634-8928

BOTTOM LINE AUTO SALES We finance! Corner of Fisher Ferry Road and Jeff Davis Road. 601-529-1195.

40. Cars & Trucks

225 Falcon Ridge

2170 S. I-20 Frontage Rd.

1998 CHRYSLER TOWN and Country, Gold, 300,000 miles. $1500 or best offer. Call 601-642-7117.

1996 CHEVROLET Z71, 4-wheel drive, very clean. Call 318-341-2410.

REAL ESTATE, INC

JIM HOBSON

1997 CHEVROLET MONTE Carlo Z34. 3.4 automatic transmission, loaded. Good condition. $2400. 601-415-1099.

26 ACRES - UTICA/ With Old home (needs restoring)! 16 Acres Northeast of Edwards. 250 Acres Hunting/ Timber on White Oak Creek- Southwest of Utica. Joan Vickers Real Estate, 601-969-2042.

Kay Odom..........601-638-2443 Kay Hobson.......601-638-8512 Jake Strait...........601-218-1258 Bob Gordon........601-831-0135 Tony Jordan........601-630-6461 Alex Monsour.....601-415-7274 Jay Hobson..........601-456-1318 Kai Mason...........601-218-5623 Sybil Caraway....601-218-2869 Catherine Roy....601-831-5790 Rick McAllister..601-218-1150 Mincer Minor.....601-529-0893 Jim Hobson.........601-415-0211

40. Cars & Trucks

1206 Grove Street Historic 2 story property 3 BR, 3 BA Completely renovated.

Bigriverhomes.com

4105 E. CLAY ST. • V ICKSBURG , MS • HOURS: SALES 9-7 • SERVICE 7:30-5:30

29. Unfurnished Apartments

COME CHECK US OUT TODAY YOU’LL WANT TO MAKE YOUR HOME HERE

DECOREY K NIGHT

JIM GEARY

ALLEN MCGOWAN

DANNY DIXON

CHARLES WASHINGTON

LEON CUNNINGHAM

BILL MADISON

Great Location, Hard-Working Staff

601-638-7831 • 201 Berryman Rd

AUDUBON PLACE For those adults who like a safe community setting with the best neighbors in Vicksburg. Discount for Senior Citizens available

Use Your Tax Refund Today!

415-3333 • 638-1102 • 636-1455

Special Financing Available thru 2/28/10. See Dealer For Details.

Bradford Ridge Apartments

2000 Dodge Neon $4,995

2001 Mazda MPV Van $5,995

2003 Oldsmobile Alero $5,995

2000 Volvo S-40 $6,995

2002 Buick Century $6,995

2004 Saturn Vue $7,995

2004 VW Beetle GLS Convertible $9,995

2005 Scion TC $9,995

2008 PT Cruiser $9,995

2004 Buick LeSabre Custom $9,995

2004 Nissan Frontier $9,995

2004 Toyota Tacoma $9,995

2006 Mercury Grand Marquis $10,995

2008 Nissan Yaris $12,495

2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS $13,995

2008 Nissan Versa $13,995

2006 Toyota Camry Solara $14,988

2008 Nissan Sentra $14,995

2009 Toyota Corolla $15,988

2009 Pontiac G6 GT $15,995

2009 Toyota Camry LE $16,995

2009 Mazda 6 Touring $16,995

2009 Dodge Charger SXT $18,988

2008 Toyota Prius $18,995

2008 Toyota RAV 4 $20,995

2008 Nissan Altima 2.5S Coupe $20,995

2005 Chevrolet Silverado Z-71 $20,995

2007 Chevrolet Tahoe $25,995

Live in a Quality Built Apartment for LESS! All brick, concrete floors and double walls provide excellent soundproofing, security, and safety.

601-638-1102 * 601-415-3333

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Toll Free 1-866-238-8861 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

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Wednesday, March 3, 2010

The Vicksburg Post

THE VICKSBURG POST

SPORTS we dn e sdAY, m Arch 3, 2010 • SE C TI O N D

Steve Wilson, sports editor | E-mail: sports@vicksburgpost.com | Tel: 601.636.4545 ext 142

Southern Miss holds off Tulane By The Associated Press

mLb spring training on TV Thursday’s Games All games on MLB Network •New York Yankees vs. Philadelphia, 12:05 p.m. •St. Louis vs. New York Mets, 12:10 p.m. •Chicago White Sox vs. Los Angeles Angels, 4:05 p.m.

woods returns to golf practice Tiger returns to the driving range. Story/ D3

HATTIESBURG — Maurice Bolden and Gary Flowers had double-doubles as Southern Miss held off Tulane 66-57 on Tuesday night. Bolden had 16 points and 12 rebounds and Flowers had 16 points and 11 boards for the Golden Eagles (17-12, 7-8 Conference USA). Both were 8-for-10 from the line. Flowers grabbed his final offensive rebound and put it back to give Southern Miss an 11-point lead with 3 minutes remaining, but the Green Wave responded with a 19-12 run to cut the lead to five with 30 seconds left. Southern Miss made all four of its free throw attempts on its last two possessions to put the game away. “This is a great win,” USM coach Larry Eustachy said.

COLLEgE baSkETbaLL “We’ve struggled in the past in these kind of games, but we pulled through in the end. I told them at the end of the game that I was really proud of them. We played really well when it counted.” Tulane led for nearly 18 minutes in the first half, but lost the lead on a Flowers jumper from the key with 1:47 left and never retook the lead in the second half. “We played hard and had a good focus coming into the game,” Tulane coach Dave Dickerson said. “We knew that this game was going to be a challenge and we knew how physical and how hard Southern Miss plays. In order for us to win this game, we had to play perfect, but take nothing away from Southern Miss. They made

the plays that it took to win the game.” The Green Wave made 40 percent (20-for-50) of their shots in the game, good enough to top Southern Miss (18-for-51), but the Golden Eagles made 28-of-36 free throws (77.8 percent) to Tulane’s 9 of 12. Southern Miss also won the rebounding battle 44-25, held the edge in the paint 24-20 and had 20 points off of putbacks to Tulane’s five. Jordan Callahan led the Green Wave (7-21, 2-13) with 16 points, and Kendall Timmons and Kris Richard both added 10. The Golden Eagle bench accounted for 21 points to Tulane’s 10, but no Southern Miss senior scored a point despite the teams’ celebration of senior night. The Golden Eagles completed the season sweep of Tulane.

The aSSociaTed preSS

Southern Miss forward Josimar Ayarza goes up for a shot past a pair of Tulane defenders Tuesday.

Gators roll over Yazoo City By Jeff Byrd jbyrd@vicksburgpost.com

SCORES COLLEGE BASEBALL Ole Miss 7, Memphis 2 Kentucky 5, Morehead State 2 Arkansas 15, Kansas 3 Florida State 10, Florida 5 UCF 12, Duquesne 11 Rice 8, Houston 2 Ole Miss wins/D3

schedULe PREP SOFTBALL VHS hosts Greenville Thursday, 4:30 p.m. WC hosts Ridgeland Thursday, 6:15 p.m.

ON TV

7 p.m. WJTV - Mississippi State can’t afford a slipup at Auburn as the Bulldogs try to lock up an NCAA bid.

WHO’S HOT DYLAN WOOTEN Warren Central baseball player had a two-run home run in an 11-8 victory over Pearl on Tuesday.

Vicksburg High used Tuesday’s cold-weather home opener against Yazoo City as a bridge from Saturday’s two-game set in Columbia toward this week’s Mid-Mississippi Classic games. The Gators walked the bridge by bashing the visiting Indians 17-4 in five innings at Bazinsky Field. Vicksburg coach Jamie Creel liked how his team improved from Saturday’s season-opening doubleheader split. Vicksburg (2-1) begins play in the Mid-Mississippi Classic on Thursday, taking on Brandon. Then on Friday night, the Gators will face Alabama powerhouse Cullman at Northwest Rankin. “I thought we played well down in Columbia and we got better tonight. We faced a really good pitcher in Game 2 in Columbia, but we came out today and swung the bat well early,” Creel said. Vicksburg beat Poplarville 9-1, but then lost to Columbia 8-3 on Saturday. The Gators came back against the Indians by getting hits from five of their first six batters. Taylor Brocato had a two-run single

mErEdiTh spEncEr•The Vicksburg PosT

Vicksburg’s Keaton Jones rounds third base as he scores one of the 17 runs against Yazoo City at Bazinsky Field on Tuesday.

prep bAsebALL while Cody Waddell followed with an RBI single that hit the third base bag to score Jacob Thomas for a 4-0 lead. Justin Pettway’s fly out to left scored Brocato

SIDELINES JACKSON(AP) — A Senate committee has killed a bill that would’ve revised the dates for deer hunting seasons in Mississippi. The Senate Wildlife and Fisheries Committee met Tuesday and chose not to vote on the bill. That killed it because Tuesday is the deadline for House and Senate committees to act on bills that had already passed the opposite chamber. The bill proposed moving primitive weapons hunting to Nov. 1; adding more gun hunting, extending it through Jan. 31; and removing up to three weeks of exclusivity previously enjoyed by bow hunters.

La. Pick 3: 0-5-3 La. Pick 4: 0-2-6-1 Weekly results: D2

By Ernest Bowker ebowker@vicksburgpost.com

Early-season baseball games are often a proving ground. Seeing how players and teams react in certain situations can pay big dividends when the games mean more in April and May. Dylan Wooten proved himself on Tuesday night. So did Warren Central. WC came from behind twice to take the lead, the last on a two-run home run by Wooten in the bottom of the sixth inning, to earn a hard-fought 11-8 victory over Pearl. “It’s mental toughness. Credit goes to the coaches to have us mentally fit. It’s the way we practice and the way we play,” Wooten said. “We knew we were going to come back. We were in the same situation (Saturday) at Terry and came back.” Wooten went 3-for-4 with the homer, two doubles, three RBIs and three runs scored. Dee Kelley was 2-for-4 with a double and two RBIs, and Carlos Gonzales went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI for See Vikings, Page D3.

Braves fall in spring opener

Senate kills hunting season move bill

LOTTERY

for a 5-0 first-inning lead. Three passed balls and two errors set up an eightrun second inning as the Gators built a 13-0 lead. Creel subbed in his second team during the last two innings.

Keaton Jones started and went three innings, allowing just a second-inning single to Yazoo City’s Justin Gainwell. He struck out three. “Jacob (Thomas) is our No. 1 and then it’s the rest of us,” Jones said. “I just mainly wanted to throw strikes.” The Gators’ starting nine combined for seven hits through two innings. The backups got three hits, keyed by a two-run double from Antonio Williams that made it 17-1. Yazoo City struck for three runs against reliever Justin Mills in the fifth inning. Tre Richardson belted a two-run home run to pace the Indians. Jones and Creel know the Gators won’t get too many games like this over the next couple of weeks. “Over the next three weeks we get to see what kind of men we’ve got. But I can say I’m really excited about this team.” Creel said. “We get to see how well we can play,” Jones said. He had two hits and scored twice to lead the Gators. Brocato and Pettway drove in two runs each. Jalen Nelson took the loss for Yazoo City.

Vikings rally past Pirates

By The Associated Press

The aSSociaTed preSS

New York Mets infielder Jesus Feliciano is called out at second as Atlanta Braves infielder Brandon Hicks attempts to tag him Tuesday.

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Cross another last off the list for Bobby Cox. Atlanta’s longtime manager got two scoreless innings from Tommy Hanson, but the New York Mets spoiled Cox’s last spring training opener with a 4-2 victory over the Braves on Tuesday. Cox announced last September that he plans to retire after his 21st consecutive season in Atlanta’s dugout — the longest tenure of any active manager — and 25th overall. He has agreed to serve as a consultant for the team after he steps down. On a damp day in Florida, the 68-year-old Cox seemed happy to be off and running with another round of spring games. “Just getting ready,” he said. “It’s business as usual and nothing has changed. I

bAsebALL don’t look at it that way. It’ll hit me the last week or so.” New York, which was riddled by injuries last year, scratched Jose Reyes and all of their regulars from the lineup when morning showers drenched the field. “When it rains like that and wind and (the) forecast is this and that, I just feel it wasn’t necessary to do,” Mets manager Jerry Manuel said. Jason Pridie, Jesus Feliciano and Ruben Tejada each drove in a run in the fifth inning for New York, which is scheduled to play Atlanta in Kissimmee today. Russ Adams homered in the eighth. Hanson allowed a leadoff single to Feliciano before retiring six straight batters. The right-hander struck out three.

“That was definitely a confidence booster out there today,” he said. “I wouldn’t say I didn’t expect to throw that well, but it went better than planned.” Hanson went 11-4 with a 2.89 ERA in 21 starts last year as a rookie, despite spending the first month of the season at Triple-A Gwinnett. Another Braves phenom, Jason Heyward, walked twice, singled and stole a base. Heyward is 20 years old and has never played in the majors, but could be Atlanta’s starting right fielder on opening day. “He’s got great instincts,” Cox said. “That’s why he’s ahead of the 20-year-olds. He does a lot of other things, other than just hit. He had a great day.” Manuel took a closer look at three candidates for the See Braves, Page D3.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

on tv

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

COLLEGE BASKETBALL 6 p.m. ESPN - Connecticut at Notre Dame 6 p.m. ESPN2 - Wake Forest at Florida St. 6 p.m. ESPNU - Alabama at South Carolina 7 p.m. WJTV - Mississippi State at Auburn 8 p.m. ESPN - Duke at Maryland 8 p.m. ESPN2 - Oklahoma St. at Texas A&M 8 p.m. ESPNU - Virginia at Boston College NHL 6 p.m. Versus - Washington at Buffalo SOCCER 1:30 p.m. ESPN2 - Men’s national teams, Netherlands vs. U.S.

sidelines

from staff & AP reports

college FOOTBALL Dunn hired as assistant at USM HATTIESBURG — Southern Miss football coach Larry Fedora announced Tuesday the hiring of Kasey Dunn as assistant football coach. Fedora says Dunn will coach wide receivers. Dunn comes to Southern Miss after spending the last two seasons as running backs coach for the Seattle Seahawks. Dunn was a standout receiver at Idaho from 1987-91 and was threetime All-American. The San Diego native played for British Columbia and Edmonton of the CFL, and Houston of the NFL. Dunn worked as tight ends and receivers coach at San Diego in 1994 before returning to Idaho as cornerbacks coach in 1995. He also coached at Arizona, Texas Christian, Washington State, New Mexico, Baylor and Maryland before joining the Seahawks in 2008.

Tide football team set to visit White House TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The national champion Alabama football team’s visit to the White House is set. The Crimson Tide will leave Monday morning for Washington, D.C. The team will spend time with area youth as part of a service project during the visit and then meet President Obama. The Tide is also scheduled to make stops at the U.S. Capitol, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum and National Mall during its day in the nation’s capitol.

Golf Vicksburg’s Decell gets seventh career ace Vicksburg native Lewis Decell, 73, made a hole-in-one on No. 7 at the Brookwood/Byram Country Club on Feb. 20. David Boolos, Wayne Thornton and Jim Hines witnessed the ace and it was Decell’s seventh hole-in-one.

Williams has first hole-in-one Alphounce Williams made his first hole-in-one on No. 14 from 185 yards using a 7-wood. Witnesses were Alvin Taylor, John Ferguson and Issac Williams.

correction Chris Rutherford’s official title at Vicksburg Country Club is assistant general manager. Jack Slocum remains the club’s affiliate professional. Incorrect information appeared in Saturday’s edition. The Vicksburg Post attempts to publish accurate information. To report an error, call 601-636-4545, ext. 142.

flashback

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS March 3 1920 — The Montreal Canadiens set an NHL record for most goals in a game with a 16-3 rout of the Quebec Bulldogs. 1951 — Temple’s Bill Mlkvy scores an NCAA-record 73 points in a 99-69 rout of Wilkes. 1984 — Peter Ueberroth, president of the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee, is elected commissioner of baseball by major league team owners. 1987 — Mike Tyson adds the WBA heavyweight crown to his WBC heavyweight crown with a unanimous 12-round decision over James “Bonecrusher” Smith in Las Vegas.

The Vicksburg Post

SCOREBOARD college baseball

Thursday’s Games Memphis at Chicago, 7 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Miami, 7 p.m. Utah at Phoenix, 9:30 p.m.

Southeastern Conference East

Team Overall SEC Kentucky........................7-0..................................0-0 Vanderbilt......................6-1..................................0-0 Florida............................5-1..................................0-0 Georgia..........................6-2..................................0-0 South Carolina..............4-2..................................0-0 Tennessee.....................4-2..................................0-0

West

Team Overall SEC LSU................................7-0..................................0-0 Alabama........................5-0..................................0-0 Ole Miss.......................76-1..................................00 Arkansas........................6-1..................................0-0 Auburn...........................4-2..................................0-0 Mississippi St..............4-3..................................0-0 Tuesday’s Games Kentucky 5, Morehead State 2 Arkansas 15, Kansas 3 Ole Miss 7, Memphis 2 Florida State 10, Florida 5 South Alabama at Mississippi State, ppd Tennessee Tech at Vanderbilt, ppd Davidson at Auburn, ppd Today’s Games Davidson at Auburn, 3 p.m. Eastern Kentucky at Tennessee, 4 p.m. Alabama vs. Georgia, 5:35 p.m. Presbyterian at South Carolina, 7 p.m. ———

VICKSBURG 17, YAZOO CITY 4

Yazoo City................................000 13 — 4 3 3 Vicksburg.................................580 4x — 17 10 3 WP-Keaton Jones (1-0), LP-Jalen Nelson. HR-Tre Richardson (Y). 2B-Antonio Williams (V). Multiple hits-Jones (V)

WARREN CENTRAL 11, PEARL 8

Pearl........................... 014 021 0 — 8 8 3 Warren Central......... 303 104 x — 11 8 2 WP-Jay Harper (1-0). LP-Toler Robinson (0-1). HR-Dylan Wooten (WC). 2B-Wooten (WC) 2, Carlos Gonzales (WC), Dee Kelley (WC), Tanner Phillips (P), Frank Hutton (P), Matt Walker (P), Robinson (P). Multiple hits-Wooten (WC) 3, Gonzales (WC) 2, Kelley (WC) 2, Phillip Harvey (P) 2, Walker (P) 2.

nba EASTERN CONFERENCE Pct GB .638 — .525 6 1/2 .373 15 1/2 .339 17 1/2 .102 31 1/2

Southeast Division

Central Division L 14 29 29 39 40

Pct GB .672 — .644 2 .492 11 .483 11 1/2 .368 18 Pct GB .770 — .517 15 1/2 .508 16 .350 25 1/2 .333 26 1/2

Southwest Division L 21 24 29 30 30

Pct .656 .586 .508 .508 .500

GB — 4 1/2 9 9 9 1/2

Northwest Division

W Denver...........................39 Utah...............................38 Oklahoma City...............36 Portland.........................36 Minnesota......................14

L 21 22 23 27 47

Pacific Division

SOUTH

SOUTHERN MISS 66, TULANE 57

FAR WEST

TULANE (7-21) McQueen 1-3 0-0 2, Timmons 4-9 1-3 10, Richard 4-6 0-0 10, Sims 3-14 2-2 9, Callahan 6-9 0-0 16, Booker 0-1 2-2 2, Rogers 0-0 0-0 0, Mayhane 2-5 2-3 6, Hogan 0-1 0-0 0, Beasley 0-2 2-2 2. Totals 20-50 9-12 57. SOUTHERN MISS. (17-12) Ayarza 1-3 0-0 2, Flowers 4-12 8-10 16, Stone 2-3 6-8 10, Horton 3-8 2-2 9, Johnson 2-6 4-5 8, Bolden 4-12 8-10 16, Pelham 0-1 0-0 0, Brewer 0-0 0-0 0, Ortiz 1-2 0-1 2, Lino 0-0 0-0 0, Pennington 1-1 0-0 3, Awaji 0-3 0-0 0, Stephens 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 18-51 28-36 66. Halftime—Southern Miss. 29-27. 3-Point Goals— Tulane 8-19 (Callahan 4-6, Richard 2-4, Timmons 1-2, Sims 1-5, Beasley 0-1, Mayhane 0-1), Southern Miss. 2-11 (Pennington 1-1, Horton 1-3, Awaji 0-1, Flowers 0-1, Bolden 0-2, Johnson 0-3). Fouled Out—Booker, Callahan, McQueen. Rebounds—Tulane 26 (Mayhane 5), Southern Miss. 48 (Bolden 12). Assists—Tulane 9 (Sims 6), Southern Miss. 3 (Horton, Ortiz, Stone 1). Total Fouls—Tulane 29, Southern Miss. 11. A—3,129.

Gonzaga 78, CS Bakersfield 59 Portland 72, Lewis & Clark 49 Seattle 93, Portland St. 80 Wyoming 58, Air Force 49

TOURNAMENT

Big South Conference First Round Coastal Carolina 82, VMI 73 Radford 64, Charleston Southern 61, OT UNC Asheville 84, High Point 73 Winthrop 80, Liberty 72 Frontier Conference First Round Montana St.-Northern 78, Lewis-Clark St. 71 Montana Western 84, Montana Tech 65 Rocky Mountain 65, Carroll, Mont. 64 Westminster, Utah 78, Great Falls 55 GLIAC Tournament Quarterfinals Ferris St. 65, Saginaw Valley St. 59 Findlay 100, Ashland 90 Grand Valley St. 47, Wayne, Mich. 44 Hillsdale 78, Lake Superior St. 68 Horizon League First Round Cleveland St. 80, Loyola of Chicago 66 Detroit 89, Valparaiso 82 Wis.-Green Bay 81, Youngstown St. 67 Wis.-Milwaukee 73, Ill.-Chicago 67 Ohio Valley Conference First Round E. Illinois 68, E. Kentucky 61 Morehead St. 87, Jacksonville St. 54 Murray St. 84, Tennessee St. 51 Tennessee Tech 68, Austin Peay 65 SIAC Tournament First Round Kentucky St. 72, LeMoyne-Owen 69 Lane 64, Fort Valley St. 58

women’s basketball Women’s Top 25 Schedule

Tuesday’s Game No. 15 Texas A&M 78, No. 11 Oklahoma 55 Today’s Games No. 3 Nebraska vs. Kansas, 7:05 p.m. No. 13 Iowa St. at No. 20 Oklahoma St., 7 p.m. No. 14 Baylor at Texas Tech, 7 p.m. No. 18 Texas vs. Missouri, 7 p.m.

Tuesday’s Scores EAST Kent St. 67, Buffalo 55

MIDWEST

SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE East All Games W L 27 2 23 6 21 7 20 10 14 14 13 14

PCT .931 .793 .750 .667 .500 .481

West Conference All Games W L PCT W L Mississippi St... 9 5 .643 21 8 Ole Miss............ 7 7 .500 19 9 Arkansas............. 7 7 .500 14 15 Auburn................ 5 9 .357 14 15 Alabama............. 4 10 .286 14 14 LSU..................... 1 13 .071 10 18 Monday’s Games No games scheduled Tuesday’s Game Vanderbilt 64, Florida 60 Today’s Games Alabama at South Carolina, 6 p.m. Arkansas at Tennessee, 6 p.m. Kentucky at Georgia, 7 p.m. Mississippi St. at Auburn, 8 p.m. ———

PCT .724 .679 .483 .483 .500 .357

CONFERENCE USA

WESTERN CONFERENCE W Dallas.............................40 San Antonio...................34 Houston.........................30 New Orleans.................31 Memphis........................30

Monday’s Game Jackson St. 57, Ark.-Pine Bluff 54 Miss. Valley St. 65, Grambling St. 61 Tuesday’s Game Southern Miss 66, Tulane 57 Today’s Game Mississippi St. at Auburn, 7 p.m. Thursday’s Games Texas Southern at Alcorn St., 4:30 p.m. Xavier-N.O. at Belhaven, 7 p.m. Mobile at William Carey, 7 p.m. Jackson St. at Alabama A&M, 7:30 p.m. Mississippi Valley St. at Ark.-Pine Bluff, 7:30 p.m. LSU at Ole Miss, 8 p.m. Friday’s Game Delta St. vs. N. Alabama, at Southaven, 5:30 p.m. Saturday’s Games Ole Miss at Arkansas, 3 p.m. Tennessee at Mississippi St., 5 p.m. Jackson St. at Alabama St., 5 p.m. Southern Miss at East Carolina, 6 p.m. Prairie View at Alcorn St., 7:30 p.m.

Clemson 91, Georgia Tech 80 East Carolina 68, UCF 66 Mount Olive 95, Coker 75 North Carolina 69, Miami 62 Southern Miss 66, Tulane 57 Southern, NO 65, Loyola, N.O. 51 UTEP 80, Marshall 76 Vanderbilt 64, Florida 60 W. Va. Wesleyan 84, Wheeling Jesuit 77

Conference W L PCT Kentucky............. 12 2 .857 Vanderbilt........... 12 3 .800 Tennessee.......... 9 5 .643 Florida................. 9 6 .600 South Carolina... 5 9 .357 Georgia............... 5 9 .357

Pct GB .650 — .633 1 .610 2 1/2 .571 4 1/2 .230 25 1/2

W L Pct GB L.A. Lakers....................46 15 .754 — Phoenix..........................38 24 .613 8 1/2 L.A. Clippers..................25 35 .417 20 1/2 Sacramento...................20 40 .333 25 1/2 Golden State.................17 42 .288 28 ——— Tuesday’s Games Boston 105, Detroit 100 Miami 110, Golden State 106 Oklahoma City 113, Sacramento 107 L.A. Lakers 122, Indiana 99 Today’s Games Philadelphia at Atlanta, 6 p.m. Golden State at Orlando, 6 p.m. Charlotte at Boston, 6:30 p.m. Cleveland at New Jersey, 6:30 p.m. Detroit at New York, 6:30 p.m. Washington at Milwaukee, 7 p.m. Memphis at New Orleans, 7 p.m. Minnesota at Dallas, 7:30 p.m. Sacramento at Houston, 7:30 p.m. Oklahoma City at Denver, 8 p.m. Indiana at Portland, 9 p.m. Phoenix at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m.

Conference All Games W L PCT W L UTEP.................. 14 1 .933 23 5 UAB.................... 11 3 .786 23 5 Memphis............. 11 3 .786 21 8 Marshall.............. 10 5 .667 22 8 Tulsa................... 9 5 .643 20 9 SMU.................... 7 7 .500 14 14 Southern Miss.. 7 8 .467 17 12 Houston.............. 6 8 .429 14 14 UCF.................... 5 10 .333 13 16 East Carolina...... 4 11 .267 10 19 Tulane................. 2 13 .133 7 21 Rice.................... 1 13 .071 8 20 ——— Monday’s Games No games scheduled Tuesday’s Games East Carolina 68, UCF 66 UTEP 80, Marshall 76

Tank McNamara

Conference All Games W L PCT W L PCT Jackson St........ 15 1 .938 17 11 .607 Ark.-Pine Bluff.... 13 4 .765 13 15 .464 Alabama St......... 11 5 .688 14 13 .519 Prairie View........ 10 6 .625 15 12 .556 Texas Southern.. 9 7 .563 13 15 .464 Miss. Valley St..8 9 .471 9 21 .300 Alabama A&M.... 7 9 .438 10 14 .417 Grambling St...... 4 12 .250 6 18 .250 Southern U......... 3 13 .188 5 23 .179 Alcorn St........... 1 15 .063 1 28 .034 ——— Monday’s Games Jackson St. 57, Ark.-Pine Bluff 54 Miss. Valley St. 65, Grambling St. 61 Alabama St. 52, Prairie View 43 Texas Southern 98, Alabama A&M 57 Today’s Games No games scheduled Thursday’s Games Texas Southern at Alcorn St., 4:30 p.m. Jackson St. at Alabama A&M, 7:30 p.m. Prairie View at Southern U., 7:30 p.m. Grambling St. at Alabama St., 7:30 p.m. Miss. Valley St. at Ark.-Pine Bluff, 7:30 p.m.

Mississippi college schedule

Baylor 86, Texas Tech 68

prep baseball

W Cleveland.......................47 Chicago.........................31 Milwaukee......................30 Detroit............................21 Indiana...........................20

Clarion 76, Mercyhurst 69 East Stroudsburg 76, Cheyney 65 Indiana, Pa. 62, Gannon 53 Kutztown 65, Mansfield 61 Pitt.-Johnstown 83, Shepherd 69 Syracuse 85, St. John’s 66

SOUTHWEST

Tuesday’s Games Memphis at Ole Miss Jackson St. at Southeastern Louisiana Reinhardt College at Belhaven South Alabama at Mississippi St., ppd., rain Delta St. at North Alabama, ppd., rain Millsaps at Mississippi College, ppd., rain Today’s Games Tougaloo at Mississippi Valley St, 2 p.m. (DH) Delta St. at North Alabama, 2 p.m. (DH) William Carey at Union, 2:30 p.m. Reinhardt College at Belhaven, 4 p.m. Millsaps at Mississippi College, 6 p.m. Louisiana-Monroe at Southern Miss, 6:30 p.m. Friday’s Games Mississippi College at Schreiner, 2 p.m. Jackson St. at Florida A&M, 2 and 4 p.m. SE Missouri St. at Mississippi St., 4 p.m. Spring Hill at Belhaven, 6 p.m. Mobile at William Carey, 6 p.m. Loyola-N.O. at Tougaloo, 6 p.m. Ole Miss at Tulane, 6:30 p.m. Southern Miss at Louisiana-Lafayette, 6:30 p.m. Mississippi Valley St. at Louisiana-Monroe, 7 p.m.

L 20 21 31 30 36

No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.

Tuesday’s Games 1 Syracuse 85, St. John’s 66 6 Ohio State 73, Illinois 57 9 Villanova 77, Cincinnati 73 13 Vanderbilt at Florida, 6 p.m. 18 Gonzaga 78, Cal State Bakersfield 59 21 Baylor 86, Texas Tech 68 24 UTEP 80, Marshall 76 Today’s Games 2 Kansas vs. No. 5 Kansas State, 7 p.m. 3 Kentucky at Georgia, 7 p.m. 4 Duke at No. 22 Maryland, 8 p.m. 7 Purdue vs. Indiana, 5:30 p.m. 8 New Mexico vs. TCU, 7:30 p.m. 14 BYU at Utah, 8 p.m. 15 Wisconsin vs. Iowa, 7:30 p.m. 16 Tennessee vs. Arkansas, 6 p.m. 20 Temple at Saint Louis, 7 p.m. 23 Texas A&M vs. Oklahoma State, 8 p.m. 25 Xavier at Fordham, 6 p.m.

Colorado 81, Nebraska 68 Marquette 69, Louisville 48 Michigan 83, Minnesota 55 Missouri 69, Iowa St. 67, OT Ohio St. 73, Illinois 57 South Florida 63, DePaul 59 Villanova 77, Cincinnati 73

Mississippi college schedule

W Orlando..........................41 Atlanta...........................38 Miami.............................30 Charlotte........................28 Washington....................21

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MIDWEST

Tuesday’s Games UCF 12, Duquesne 11 Rice 8, Houston 2 Ole Miss 7, Memphis 2 Today’s Games Kennesaw State at UAB, 3 p.m. East Carolina at High Point, 3 p.m. UNF at UCF, 5:30 p.m. Tulane at South Alabama, 6 p.m.

L 21 28 37 39 53

SOUTHWESTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE

Top 25 Schedule

EAST

Team Overall C-USA Central Florida...............6-1..................................0-0 Tulane............................5-2..................................0-0 UAB...............................3-2..................................0-0 East Carolina.................4-3..................................0-0 Marshall.........................4-3..................................0-0 Southern Miss.............4-3..................................0-0 Rice...............................4-4..................................0-0 Houston.........................2-5..................................0-0 Memphis........................2-5..................................0-0

Atlantic Division

college basketball

Tuesday’s Scores

Conference USA

W Boston...........................37 Toronto..........................31 Philadelphia...................22 New York.......................20 New Jersey...................6

Southern Miss 66, Tulane 57 Today’s Games Rice at Houston, 7 p.m. SMU at Tulsa, 7 p.m. Memphis at UAB, 8 p.m. ———

PCT .821 .821 .724 .733 .690 .500 .586 .500 .448 .345 .250 .286

Akron 69, Ohio 41 Ball St. 77, Cent. Michigan 74 Bowling Green 63, Miami (Ohio) 58 E. Michigan 89, Toledo 84, OT W. Michigan 54, N. Illinois 47

SOUTHWEST TCU 66, New Mexico 54 Texas A&M 78, Oklahoma 55

TOURNAMENT

Ohio Valley Conference First Round Austin Peay 79, Tennessee Tech 61 E. Illinois 73, Tennessee St. 56 Morehead St. 95, Murray St. 90 Tenn.-Martin 51, E. Kentucky 47

SEC Tournament

At Duluth, Ga. Thursday Ole Miss vs. South Carolina, 11 a.m. Auburn vs. Florida, 1:30 p.m. Arkansas vs. Vanderbilt, 5:30 p.m. Alabama vs. Georgia, 8 p.m. Friday Ole Miss or S. Carolina vs. Tennessee, 11 a.m. Auburn or Florida vs. Kentucky, 1:30 p.m. Arkansas or Vanderbilt vs. LSU, 5:30 p.m. Alabama or Georgia vs. Mississippi St., 8 p.m. Saturday Semifinals, 2:30 and 5 p.m. Sunday Championship game, 5:30 p.m.

nascar Sprint Cup Schedule

Through Feb. 28 Feb. 6 — x-Budweiser Shootout (Kevin Harvick) Feb. 11 — x-Gatorade Duel 2 (Kasey Kahne) Feb. 11 — x-Gatorade Duel 1 (Jimmie Johnson) Feb. 14 — Daytona 500 (Jamie McMurray) Feb. 21 — Auto Club 500 (Jimmie Johnson) Feb. 28 — Shelby American (Jimmie Johnson) March 7 — Kobalt Tools 500, Hampton, Ga. March 21 — Food City 500, Bristol, Tenn. March 28 — Goody’s 500, Ridgeway, Va. April 10 — Subway Fresh Fit 600, Avondale, Ariz. April 18 — Samsung 500, Fort Worth, Texas April 25 — Aaron’s 499, Talladega, Ala. May 1 — Crown Royal Presents The Heath Calhoun 400, Richmond, Va.

May 8 — Southern 500, Darlington, S.C. May 16 — Autism Speaks 400, Dover, Del. May 22 — x-Sprint Showdown, Concord, N.C. May 22 — x-Sprint All-Star Race, Concord, N.C. May 30 — Coca-Cola 600, Concord, N.C. June 6 — Pocono 500, Long Pond, Pa. June 13 — Heluva Good! 400, Brooklyn, Mich. June 20 — Toyota/Save Mart 350, Sonoma, Calif. June 27 — Lenox Tools 301, Loudon, N.H.

Sprint Cup Points Leaders Through Feb. 28 1. Kevin Harvick................................................. 2. Clint Bowyer.................................................. 3. Mark Martin................................................... 4. Matt Kenseth................................................. 5. Jimmie Johnson............................................ 5. Greg Biffle..................................................... 7. Jeff Burton.................................................... 8. Joey Logano................................................. 9. David Reutimann.......................................... 10. Carl Edwards.............................................. 11. Tony Stewart............................................... 12. Kyle Busch.................................................. 13. Jeff Gordon................................................. 14. Jamie McMurray......................................... 15. Dale Earnhardt Jr....................................... 16. Scott Speed................................................ 17. Paul Menard............................................... 18. Brian Vickers............................................... 19. Kurt Busch.................................................. 20. David Ragan............................................... ———

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Nationwide Series Schedule Through Feb. 27 Feb. 13 — DRIVE4COPD 300 (Tony Stewart) Feb. 20 — Stater Bros. 300 (Kyle Busch) Feb. 27 — Sam’s Town 300 (Kevin Harvick) March 20 — Scotts 300, Bristol, Tenn. April 3 — Nashville 300, Lebanon, Tenn. April 9 — Bashas’ 200, Avondale, Ariz. April 17 — O’Reilly 300, Fort Worth, Texas April 24 — Aaron’s 312, Talladega, Ala. April 30 — Richmond 250, Richmond, Va. May 7 — Darlington 200, Darlington, S.C. May 15 — Heluva Good! 200, Dover, Del. May 29 — TECH-NET 300, Concord, N.C. June 5 — Federated 300, Lebanon, Tenn. June 12 — Meijer 300, Sparta, Ky. June 19 — Road America 200, Elkhart Lake, Wis. June 26 — New England 200, Loudon, N.H.

Nationwide Series Points Leaders Through Feb. 27 1. Carl Edwards................................................ 2. Brad Keselowski........................................... 3. Brian Vickers................................................. 4. Justin Allgaier............................................... 5. Kyle Busch.................................................... 6. Steve Wallace............................................... 7. Kevin Harvick................................................ 8. Greg Biffle..................................................... 9. Paul Menard................................................. 10. Scott Riggs.................................................

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transactions BASEBALL American League DETROIT TIGERS—Agreed to terms with RHP Alfredo Figaro, RHP Armando Galarraga, RHP Ryan Perry, LHP Fu-Te Ni, LHP Daniel Schlereth, INF Don Kelly, OF Ryan Raburn and OF Clete Thomas on one-year contracts. KANSAS CITY ROYALS—Agreed to terms with RHP Luke Hochevar and RHP Carlos Rosa on one-year contracts. SEATTLE MARINERS—Agreed to terms with RHP Wes Littleton on a minor league contract.

National League FLORIDA MARLINS—Agreed to terms with C John Baker, RHP Chris Leroux, OF Cameron Maybin and OF Chris Coghlan on one-year contracts. Renewed the contracts of LHP Andrew Miller and OF Brett Carroll. HOUSTON ASTROS—Agreed to terms with INF Edwin Maysonet and LHP Wesley Wright on oneyear contracts. PITTSBURGH PIRATES—Agreed to terms with RHP Ramon Aguero, RHP Daniel McCutchen, RHP Jose Ascanio, RHP Evan Meek, 1B Jeff Clement, OF Lastings Milledge, SS Argenis Diaz, RHP Bryan Morris, RHP Joel Hanrahan, RHP Charlie Morton, RHP Kevin Hart, C Brandon Moss, OF Gorkys Hernandez, RHP Ross Ohlendorf, RHP Chris Jakubauskas, 1B Steve Pearce, C Jason Jaramillo, OF John Raynor, OF Brandon Jones, OF Jose Tabata, OF Garrett Jones, RHP Ronald Uviedo, 3B Andy LaRoche, LHP Donnie Veal, RHP Brad Lincoln, 3B Neil Walker, OF Andrew McCutchen and OF Delwyn Young on one-year contracts.

LOTTERY Sunday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 2-7-8 La. Pick 4: 9-4-48 Monday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 9-3-9 La. Pick 4: 8-9-8-5 Tuesday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 0-5-3 La. Pick 4: 0-2-6-1 Wednesday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 2-2-8 La. Pick 4: 5-8-9-5 Easy 5: 15-10-18-11-23 La. Lotto: 40-23-14-28-17-3 Powerball: 4-17-35-50-57 Powerball: 12; Power Play: 2 Thursday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 5-8-1 La. Pick 4: 4-9-5-6 Friday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 1-3-1 La. Pick 4: 0-5-7-6 Saturday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 5-8-9 La. Pick 4: 5-4-2-9 Easy 5: 9-12-15-28-35 La. Lotto: 9-14-27-36-38-40 Powerball: 18-47-51-53-58 Powerball: 30; Power play: 2

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

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Woods starts practicing again By Doug Ferguson AP golf writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Tiger Woods is back on the practice tee and working to get back on the course. Woods has returned home after a week of family counseling in Arizona and is trying to get back into a routine that includes fitness and his first significant practice in 15 weeks, a person with knowledge of his schedule said Tuesday. Woods returned to his home near Orlando on Saturday and has been hitting balls on the range at Isleworth, not far from where he ran his SUV into a fire hydrant and a tree in the middle of the night on Nov. 27, setting off shocking revelations of infidelity. The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because only Woods is authorized to release such information, said golf’s No. 1 player still has not decided when he will return to competition. Woods was photographed hitting balls at Isleworth on Feb. 18, the day before he ended nearly three months of silence by speaking to a small group of associates at the TPC Sawgrass in a 13 1/2minute statement that was televised around the world. Those photos of Woods were arranged to counter the paparazzi trying to follow his every move since Thanksgiving. Woods has not practiced in earnest since winning the Australian Masters in Mel-

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Tiger Woods watches his tee shot on the fifth hole during the second round of the Tour Championship golf tournament on Sept. 25.

golf bourne on Nov. 15 for his 82nd victory worldwide. “I do plan to return to golf one day. I just don’t know when that day will be,” Woods said in his statement at Sawgrass. “I don’t rule out that it will be this year.” Woods said he had attended inpatient therapy “for the issues I’m facing” for 45 days, from the end of December to

early February. He said he was leaving the next day for more therapy, without saying what kind. The person who spoke to The Associated Press said he went to Arizona for a week of family and marriage counseling with his wife, Elin. Woods said at Sawgrass of his infidelity, “As Elin pointed out to me, my real apology to her will not come in the form of words; it will come from my behavior over time. We

have a lot to discuss; however, what we say to each other will remain between the two of us.” News of him getting back into a routine is sure to begin speculation when he might return to the PGA Tour. Woods announced on Dec. 4 that he was taking an “indefinite break” to try to salvage his marriage. To date, he has missed only two tournaments he typically would have played — Torrey Pines and the Match Play Championship — although he had also been leaning toward playing Pebble Beach this year because it will host the U.S. Open in June. Woods is not likely to play next week in the World Golf Championship at Doral, where he has won three times. His next possibility on the PGA Tour is the Arnold Palmer Invitational from March 25-28 at Bay Hill, where he is the defending champion and a six-time winner. The Masters, which Woods has played every year since 1995, would follow. Augusta National officials have not indicated whether they expect Woods to compete. “When he does come back, I hope it’s in the Masters, and I hope he’s in great form,” Masters champion Angel Cabrera said Tuesday on a conference call. The fallout from Woods’ sex scandal has been immense. He already been dropped by sponsors Accenture, AT&T and Gatorade.

Heat snap four-game skid against Warriors By The Associated Press

in a row heading into a stretch of three road games in four days, capped by Sunday’s contest at Orlando. Troy Murphy had 17 points and 13 rebounds, Dahntay Jones scored 16 points, Josh McRoberts had 15 and Earl Watson finished with 10 assists for the Pacers. They dropped to 7-24 on the road and have lost eight of their last 10 overall.

Dwyane Wade had 35 points and 12 assists, and the Miami Heat snapped a four-game slide by digging deep late to beat the undermanned Golden State Warriors 110-106 on Tuesday night. Quentin Richardson scored 15, including two big 3-pointers in the final minutes, for the Heat. Michael Beasley also had 15 points, while Jermaine O’Neal and Carlos Arroyo each added 14 for Miami, which moved a half-game ahead of Charlotte in the race for the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference. The Heat also got within two games of Toronto for the No. 5 seed. Anthony Morrow scored 24 points, C.J. Watson had 20 and Stephen Curry added 18 for Golden State.

Thunder 113, Kings 107

Celtics 105, Pistons 100 Nate Robinson scored 14 points in 16 minutes, Rajon Rondo added 15 points and 11 assists, and Boston beat Detroit. The Celtics, playing for the first time since a humiliating home loss to the NBA-worst New Jersey Nets on Saturday, got 18 points from Ray Allen.

Lakers 122, Pacers 99 Kobe Bryant scored 24 points,

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, right, is defended by Indiana Pacers forward Josh McRoberts Tuesday. The Lakers won 122-99.

nba hitting 14 of 15 free throws, and Los Angeles pulled away with a dominating third-quarter run. Andrew Bynum added 16

points and Pau Gasol had 14 points and 16 rebounds for the defending NBA champions, who fell behind early before improving to 14-0 against the Pacers at Staples Center. The Lakers won their third

Tracy’s career day leads Rebels From staff reports OXFORD — Matt Tracy struck out a career-high 10 batters as Ole Miss defeated Memphis 7-2 on Tuesday. Tracy worked five innings and fanned 10 batters while allowing two runs — one earned — on three hits, but took no decision in the start as he left the game with the score tied at two after five innings. Sophomore southpaw Matt Crouse (1-0) picked up the win as he worked 11⁄3 innings with a walk and three strikeouts as part of the 15 strikeout-night by the Rebels (7-1). Heath Hatfield (1-2) suffered the loss for the Tigers, allowing four runs on three hits with five walks and six strikeouts. Hatfield left the game in the sixth with the bases loaded. Ole Miss would break the tie in the next at-bat on a basesloaded single from freshman

college baseball Alex Yarbrough, saddling Hatfield with the loss. “This was another wellplayed game on our part,” said Ole Miss coach Mike Bianco. “The temperature and the wind caused this game to be heavy on pitching. Matt Tracy settled in after the first inning and pitched terrifically. Everyone who pitched tonight did well. Alex Yarbrough was tremendous. He hit well and turned a big double play. Memphis (2-5) got on the board first, putting up two runs in the first inning as the Tigers capitalized on a pair of hits and a passed ball. Drew Martinez opened with a double before Chad Zurcher drew a walk. Adam McClain then singled to score Martinez and moved Zurcher to third.

Zurcher then scored on a passed ball to give the Tigers the 2-0 lead. Ole Miss got a run back in the bottom half of the inning when Tim Ferguson scored on a groundout from Matt Smith. Ferguson singled to reach base and moved to second on a groundout to first from Tanner Mathis. He took third on a balk and scored on the groundout to third from Smith to cut the lead to 2-1. The Rebels then tied the game in the third when Ferguson came up with his first home run of the season, hitting one over the wall in left field to even things at two. Yarbrough finished the night 2-for-2 at the plate with two walks, a run scored and the go ahead RBI. Ferguson was the only other Rebel with multiple hits on the night as he went 2-for-5 at the plate with two runs scored and an RBI.

Kevin Durant had 39 points and 10 rebounds, Russell Westbrook added 30 points and 13 assists, and Oklahoma City finished a perfect threegame homestand by beating pesky Sacramento. Rookie Tyreke Evans led Sacramento with 27 points. Carl Landry added 17 points, and Beno Udrih and Francisco Garcia scored 13 apiece. The Kings played without reserve Andres Nocioni, who was suspended after he pleaded no contest to a drunken driving charge. Jeff Green had 15 points and Nenad Krstic finished with 14 points and nine rebounds as Oklahoma City held a 43-32 advantage on the boards. The Thunder turned 17 offensive rebounds into 23 secondchance points.

Vikings Continued from Page D1. Warren Central (2-1). The Vikings won despite surrendering six walks and committing two errors. Matt Walker was 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI for Pearl (0-3), and Toler Robinson drove in two runs with a double. “Great perserverence,” WC coach Josh Abraham said. “To be able to pull out a win when you don’t play your best defensively, the way we swung it, it’s a great day for Warren Central.” RBI doubles by Wooten and Kelley helped stake WC to a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first. Pearl answered with a run in the second inning and four more in the third to take a 5-3 lead, but the Vikings came back with three runs in the bottom of the third to regain the lead. WC couldn’t hold the lead, though. Two walks and an error set up an RBI double by Pearl’s Tanner Phillips that tied it at 7 in the fifth inning. Pearl put runners at second and third in the sixth, then turned near disaster into gold. With one out, Walker hit a grounder to short. WC’s

Beau Wallace fielded it and ran down Kirby Wixson for the second out of the inning. Wallace then threw home in an attempt to throw out Phillip Harvey, who had broken from third. The throw beat Harvey to the plate, but it skipped past the catcher. Harvey slid in safely to give Pearl an 8-7 lead. Once again, however, the Vikings responded. With a runner on and one out, Wooten lifted a high fly ball that carried over the left field fence for a go-ahead homer. “I was just seeing the ball really well,” Wooten said. “I guess it was a fastball. I just thought it was a pop up.” Gonzales followed with a double and scored on Kelley’s RBI single, and Kelley later scored on a passed ball — the third of the inning — to give WC an 11-8 lead. Reliever Jay Harper struck out the side in the seventh to preserve the win. Harper allowed the go-ahead run in the sixth, but struck out the last four batters he faced and earned his first win of the season.

Braves Continued from Page D1. eighth-inning role in New York’s bullpen. Bobby Parnell was nicked for a run in two innings, Pedro Feliciano struck out two in a perfect eighth and Ryota Igarashi finished for the save. The 5-foot-11, 190-pound Igarashi agreed to a $3 million, two-year contract with New York in December after a long career in Japan. “Of course, I had some nerves coming in,” he said through an interpreter. “But with the home run that Adams hit there, that gave a little cushion, made me feel a lot more comfortable going in.”

Kaline wouldn’t have been so unusual in a Detroit Tigers game. This time the hits came against the Tigers in Tuesday’s 13-1 exhibition victory over Florida Southern. Colin Kaline, a switch-hitting junior third baseman and the grandson of Tigers Hall of Famer Al Kaline, made an impression with two singles and a walk. “He looked good,” Tigers manager Jim Leyland. Rookies Ryan Strieby and Casper Wells each homered and drove in three runs for the Tigers. Two-run doubles by Carlos Guillen and Eric Roof were among Detroit’s 16 hits. Don Kelly went 2-for-2 with a sacrifice fly.

Tigers 13, Florida Southern 1 There was a time when two hits by a player named

LSU hits practice field for first spring drills BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A relentless rain chased LSU indoors for its first day of spring football practice, but it didn’t dampen the spirit of the two-hour workout. With plenty of holes to fill on both sides of the ball and the promise of competition and physicality, the workout in helmets on Monday had a decidedly quicker pace than most. That was by design, LSU Coach Les Miles said. “We just want to provide a backdrop, so we can develop a physical style,” said Miles, who just finished his fifth year as Tigers’ coach. “We want to create a competition in a physical way. I don’t know that

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Wednesday, March 3, 2010

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YMCA youth flag football The Vicksburg YMCA is accepting registrations for its new spring flag football program. Registration will continue until Saturday and the league is open to boys and girls in grades 3-12. Games will begin on March 22. Coaches and referees are also needed. For more information, call Dustin Blount at 601-638-1071. submitted to The Vicksburg Post

Gymsouth competed at the BBQ and Blues Meet in Memphis on Jan. 8. The Prep-Op Gold team placed second. First row, from left, are Mary Beth Sullivan, Samantha Hillman and Emily Hayward. Second row, from left, are all-around first-place finisher Laura Phillips, Tana Starnes and Emme Robbins.

Vicksburg Eagles Football Registration The Vicksburg Eagles youth football team is taking applications for players and cheerleaders ages 6 through 12 for the 2010 season. All practices will be held at the Eagles practice field at Vicksburg Junior High School. For information, please contact Perri Johnson at 601456-1104, coach Derrick Collins at 601-218-4968 or cheer coach Connie Collins at 601218-0699.

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The first place Level 3 team, first row, from left, are Anastasia Tanksley, Maddie Watkins and all-around first-place finisher Macy Ryan Broome. Second row, from left, are Machia Lumpkin, Myka Scott, Kyla Goodlow and all-around firstplace finisher Lillie Kate Thornton. Also participating was Kalani Stowers.

The Vicksburg Packers youth football and cheer program is scheduled to conduct a spring training camp on March 15-18 at the Vicksburg Junior High School practice field behind the field house on Weems Street. The program is open to boys and girls ages 6 to 12. The program will take applications for the 2010 season on those days. Children are to dress in t-shirts, shorts or sweatpants

with tennis shoes or cleats. For information, call Tasha Jones at 601-291-1370, coach Robert Jones at 601-291-1371, Danielle Williams at 601-2189553 or cheer coach Tasha Thompson at 601-630-5361.

Softball, baseball umpire certification The Vicksburg Parks and Recreation Department will hold a softball umpire clinic at its offices on Army Navy Drive on March 23 at 6 p.m. This is a mandatory meeting for all city league fast- and slow-pitch umpires to receive their ASA certification. Mississippi ASA and District 3 commissioner Doc Jenkins will conduct the clinic. The Parks and Rec Department is also looking for new baseball and softball umpires, as well as scorekeepers for all leagues. Applications are available at the Parks and Rec offices. For information, call Joe Graves at 601-634-4514.

11-year-old travel baseball tryouts A new travel baseball team for 11-year-olds is looking for some additional players. Players must not turn age 12 before April 30. Tryouts will be held Sunday and March 14 at the Halls Ferry Baseball fields from 1 to 3 p.m. For information, please call Aaron Jarabica at 601-6296196.

Beverly O’Neal Tennis Tournament Registration for the Beverly O’Neal tennis tournament will start Monday and continue through March 20. The tournament is scheduled for April 2-4 at the Halls Ferry Tennis Courts. Fee is $25 for singles and $40 for doubles and checks are payable to the

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General Fund, Original Budget -31,146,465.00 Amount of Amendment -200.00

Reason For Amendment Add Donation to Senior Center

Total for this Amendment -200.00 0010 Amended Revenue Budget including this Amendment -31,809,083.73 Senior Services 0010553 EXPENSE 00105536 Senior Services, Services Expenditures, Original Budget 18,760.00 Account Date of Number Amendment 00105536 56400 12/07/2009

The second place Level 4 team, first row, from left, are Jaleigh Ehrgott, Kaleigh Beard and Shelby Barwick. Second row, from left, are Alexandra Tzotzolas, Savannah Collins, Maddie Oliver and Anna Claire Marsh.

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Amount of Amendment 200.00

Reason For Amendment Add Donation to Senior Center

Total for this Amendment 200.00 00105536 Amended Expense Budget including this Amendment 18,960.00 Total Amendment(s) for Department 0010553 200.00 Senior Services Main Street Program 0010650 EXPENSE 00106506 Main Street Program, Services Expenditures, Original Budget 53,190.00 Account Date of Number Amendment 00106506 56400 12/07/2009

Amount of Amendment -15,600.00

Reason For Amendment Transfer to Main Street Fund for rent

Total for this Amendment -15,600.00 00106506 Amended Expense Budget including this Amendment 37,590.00 Total Amendment(s) for Department 0010650 -15,600.00 Main Street Program Total Revenue Amendment (s) for Fund -200.00 GENERAL FUND 0010 Total Expense Amendment (s) for Fund -15,400.00

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Boating safety class at Vicksburg YMCA The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks will offer a boating safety class on Saturday at the Purks YMCA. The class will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a one-hour lunch break. Students must be at least 10 years old and have their social security number. To register, call the MDWFP at 601-859-3418.

Rankin Benevolence bass tournament Rankin County Benevolence will host the Partners For HOPE bass tournament benefit. The tournament is scheduled for April 17 at the Mississippi highway 43 boat ramp next to Tommy’s Trading Post on Ross Barnett Reservoir with thousands of dollars worth of cash prizes awarded to the top 10 finishers. Anglers across the state can download an entry form at www.rcb4u.org, click on fund raiser. Entry forms are also available at the O’Reilly Auto Parts on Clay Street and Caruthers Marine on Washington Street.

Raw Dawgs Softball tourney The Raw Dawgs softball tournament is scheduled for March 27 at VA Park. Entry fee is $200. For information, call Clyde Harris at 769-2031134 or 601-638-3223.

Youth soccer roundup U8 boys Barnes Glass 7, Boolos CPA 5 - Scoring for Barnes Glass were Barrington Barnes with three goals, Trey Hynum with two and Andrew Brewer and Steed Springfield added one apiece. Dawson Oakes had four goals for Boolos and Barrett Joseph added another. Ergon 8, Barnes Glass 4 Scoring for Barnes Glass was Springfield with two goals while William Fischer and Hynum added one apiece. Porters Paint 7, Boolos 0 - For Porters Paint, Shamar Lott, Joshua Hallberg and Daquarian Buck scored two goals apiece. Justin Walker added another for Porters. Porters Paint 6, Carpet One 1 - For Porters Paint, Buck scored three goals and Hallberg, Lott and Walker added one apiece. Arrowhead Enterprises 8, Good Samaritan 0 - Benjamin Lobred, Benjamin Meade, Jagger Weekly, Tyler Ivory, Riley Lampkin, Corbin Hart, Sam Dixon, and Connor Mullins scored for Arrowhead. Arrowhead Enterprises 8, Carpet One 2 - Lobred, Meade, Weekly, Ivory, Lampkin, Hart, Dixon and Mullins scored for Arrowhead. U6 boys Southerland & Southerland vs. Pool & Patio Thomas Dowe scored for S & S. Roca Restaurant vs. Law Office of Toni Terrett Layton Burke and Justin Glass scored, and Sam Semi and Jeremiah Reynolds had assists for Toni Terrett. House of Awards vs. Eric Coulter Realtor - Ben Vroman, Wyatt Schrader, Zackery Evans, Luke Hopkins, and Jake Brister scored one goal apiece for House of Awards.

EXPENSE 10406506 Main Street Program, Services Expenditures, Original Budget 38,300.00 Account Date of Number Amendment 10406506 56400 12/07/2009

Amount of Amendment 6,000.00

Reason For Amendment Add Transfer from General Fund for rent

Total for this Amendment 6,000.00 10406506 Amended Expense Budget including this Amendment 44,300.00 Total Amendment(s) for Department 1040650 6,000.00 Main Street Program Total Revenue Amendment (s) for Fund 0.00 DOWNTOWN SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT Total Expense Amendment (s) for Fund 6,000.00 FUND 1040 Ordered this the 7th day of December, 2009, The Budget Amendment was voted upon as follows: YEAS: Mayor Winfield, Alderman Mayfield, Alderman Beauman NAYS: None Pursuant to the foregoing vote the Budget Amendment for the FY 2009-2010 Downtown Special Taxing District Fund 1040 was unanimously adopted The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg This the 7th day of December, 2009. /s/ Paul E. Winfield Paul E. Winfield, Mayor /s/ Walter W. Osborne, Jr. Walter W. Osborne, Jr. CITY CLERK

On motion of Alderman Beauman, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Board proceeded to take up the following Budget Amendment to FY 2009-2010 Budget as follows: CITY OF VICKSBURG Budget Amendments Fiscal Year 10/01/2009 to 09/30/2010 Amendment Date 12/07/2009 GAS OPERATING FUND 4010 Gas Distribution 4010712 EXPENSE 40107129 Gas Distribution, Capital Expenditures, Original Budget 84,700.00 Account Date of Number Amendment 40107129 59200 12/07/2009

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The Budget Amendment was voted upon as follows: YEAS: Mayor Winfield, Alderman Mayfield, Alderman Beauman NAYS: None Pursuant to the foregoing vote the Budget Amendment for the FY 2009-2010 Gas Operating Fund 1040 was unanimously adopted The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg This the 7th day of December, 2009. /s/ Paul E. Winfield Paul E. Winfield, Mayor /s/ Walter W. Osborne, Jr. Walter W. Osborne, Jr. CITY CLERK