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TODAY IN hISTOrY 1804: The French civil code, or the “Code Napoleon” as it was later called, is adopted. 1907: U.S. Marines arrives in Honduras to protect American lives and interests in the wake of political violence. 1960: About 70 people are killed in Sharpeville, South Africa, when police fire on black protesters; the shooting drew international condemnation. 1963: The Alcatraz federal prison island in San Francisco Bay is emptied of its last inmates at the order of Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy. 1965: More than 3,000 civil rights demonstrators led by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. begin their Rev. Martin march from Luther King Jr. Selma to Montgomery, Alabama.

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Michael Stewart, a retired Army Corps specialist, talks about the road in Lakemoore Subdivision.

Law allows homeowners to fund pavings By Danny Barrett Jr. dbarrett@vicksburgpost.com When soon-to-be residents of Lakemoore subdivision in north Warren County began buying lots that had been cleared for timber, they knew serenity in their new neighborhood would come with a price. What they didn’t know was that their attempts to pay for paving the 1.7 miles of the subdivision’s main roads, Rollingwood Drive and Hidden Oaks Lane, would take a decade. Last week, the Warren County Board of Supervisors paid off loans for those roads and began anew talks of using the same funding and paving program in other places where developers did not complete roads to county standards and left homeowners to deal with the consequences. “What we knew up front was that what we were getting was a dust cover,” said Michael Stewart, a retired Army Corps specialist who lives in Lakemoore. But for Stewart, who fished in the subdivision’s private lake as a youngster, the price was not enough to stop him and his wife from purchasing an acre of waterfront property in 1994 and becoming active in the homeowners association. In the end, the paving project cost property owners an average of $423.18 each year for 10 years, and nearly $100,000 all told. Supervisors utilized a sparingly used state law that allows residents to pay

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William Clark talks about the road conditions on Rocky Lane in south Warren County. for their own road improvements and bring the roads up to a standard that the county can and will accept — and then maintain them. Under the law, at least half the landowners in a developed neighborhood may petition a county to survey and estimate the costs of replacing gravel or dirt roads with asphalt, concrete or other durable material as long as the road is already maintained with tax dollars. The next step comes when at least 60 percent sign a second petition to pay for the work on their own, in a lump sum or through a special assessment

on property taxes that follows the property regardless of who moves in or out. Participation by Lakemoore’s 23 property owners the second time around was 100 percent, said Carol Watkins, treasurer of the homeowners association. The law allows counties to borrow money, including interest, in advance of collecting the taxes to cover it. Records show Warren County borrowed $97,331.53 to pay for the double bituminous surface treatment, a thinner driving surface than asphalt surSee Roads, Page A2.

Repaving of Clay, Wisconsin to begin this week By Steve Sanoski ssanoski@vicksburgpost.com Milling and overlaying on Clay Street and Wisconsin Avenue — paid for via federal stimulus funds — should begin this week and be completed by the end of next month, Vicksburg Public Works Director Bubba Rainer said. “They’ve been authorized to start, and it’s up to them to begin the work any time now,” said Rainer. “We’ve been told they’re planning on starting the milling on Clay Street Wednesday, and move on to Wisconsin Avenue once they’re done.” APAC Mississippi was awarded a $637,605.04 bid in December by the

Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen to repave Clay Street, from Cherry Street to Mission 66, and Wisconsin Avenue, from Interstate 20 to Bazinsky Road. The work is to be paid for with the $947,635 in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act stimulus funds allocated to the city a year ago. APAC has not started the work, but Rainer said the city authorized the project to start on March 1. APAC’s contract identifies an April 23 completion date, said Rainer. “The ball is in their court now and their contract is running. It would cost them $1,000 per day for every day they run over the completion date,” Rainer said. “But the work is going

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A 31-year-old Vicksburg man died early Saturday after being stabbed in the chest, and his live-in girlfriend was arrested and charged with manslaughter, officials said. Dennis Lewis, 209 Central Drive, was taken to River Region Medical Center at about 3:18 a.m. after a Chapiya fight with Richardson Chapiya Richardson, 28, Vicksburg police Lt. Bobby Stewart said. Lewis was pronounced dead at 4:20 a.m. from a single stab wound, Warren County Deputy Coroner Ronald Reagan said. The two “were involved in a domestic dispute when the injuries occurred, “ Stewart said. Bonnie Bufkin lives across the street from Lewis and Richardson and said she was

to go pretty fast once it’s underway, and I think they’ll have it done by the deadline.” No detours are expected to be caused by the projects on Clay Street or Wisconsin Avenue, he said. “They’ll probably have flag men and just move traffic around the work area,” he said. The entire Clay Street project will be milled and paved, while only minor milling will occur on Wisconsin Avenue before overlaying begins. A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers bridge project has had Wisconsin Avenue closed from Bazinsky Road to Porters See Repaving, Page A2.

At the wire, health care work gets loud, ugly By The Associated Press WASHINGTON — House Democrats heard it all Saturday — words of inspiration from President Barack Obama and raucous chants of protests from demonstrators. And at times it was flat-out ugly, including some racial epithets aimed at black members of President Congress. Barack Obama Most of the day’s important work leading up to today’s historic vote on health care was being done behind closed doors. Democratic leaders cajoled, bargained and did what they could to nail down the votes they will need to finally push Obama’s health care overhaul bill through the House. But much else about the day was noisy, emotional and right out in the open. After more than a year debating the capstone of Obama’s domestic agenda and just hours to go before the showdown vote, there was little holding back. See Health care, Page A11.

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and researched in vain to improve the half-mile stretch of washed-out gravel lined mostly with double-wide mobile homes and a few vacant lots. “It’s terrible,” Clark said, picking small bushings left by vehicles that have scraped undercarriages as drivers tried to maneuver around craters up to a foot deep. Runoff from Glass Road and any significant rainfall in short time spans easily overwhelm two shallow drainage ditches leading to and alongside Rocky, worsening driving conditions and costing Clark thousands to supply more gravel.

“I probably spent $4,000 on gravel,” Clark said. “It got potholed back up again.” Maintenance of Rocky Lane fell to the residents after money ran short for its developer and conditions slipped into serious disrepair. It’s a scenario reflected in small subdivisions across Warren County. Superficial reinforcements to the road’s entrance have washed away too easily to keep the holes from reforming, Clark said. District 4 Supervisor Bill Lauderdale said the issue will continue to be one dictated by money more than any ordinance and said he empathizes with people living in areas “where they know no one’s maintaining the road.” “We’ve been talking about Pebble Beach, you know, to get some kind of binding agreement,” Lauderdale said. “We just can’t accept any (private roads) because it’s a conflict with our ordinance. If we had the money to accept all of the roads out there, we would do it in a heartbeat. We need some good growth that lasts a while.” Annual updates on road conditions outside the city have only just begun, as routine paving on county-maintained roads has trailed off since 2007. Parts of Tucker and Eagle Lake Shore roads were repaved in 2009. Both were sections for which the county receives improvement funds from the Mississippi Department of Transportation Office of State Aid Road Construction. Size- and population-determined cuts of state aid money for Warren County has decreased more than 30 percent in the past four years. At least 13 small and large subdivisions have had final plats approved since an aggressive letter-writing campaign in the summer of 2008 threatened legal action in county court for developers found to be in violation of the ordinance. However, an equal number of them have not reported, making them subject to injunctions by county engineers.

Repaving Continued from Page A1. Chapel Road since February. Wisconsin Avenue traffic is currently being detoured onto Bazinsky Road due to that project, which is expected to have the road closed through the middle of the summer. “It might be a good time to do it, because a lot of the traffic is already detouring there,” said Rainer of the upcoming work on Wisconsin Avenue. With planning, testing and engineering costs factored in, Rainer said he does not expect any stimulus funds to be left over after the work on Clay and Wisconsin is completed. A third paving project on Indiana Avenue, from South Frontage Road to the city limits, was originally to be included in the stimulus work. However, it was dropped from the plan by the mayor and aldermen in November due to concerns about encroachment issues. The board feared disputes over mailboxes could delay the project and jeopardize funding for all stimulus work. Instead, Rainer said the city intends to do the Indiana Avenue work with other funds at a later date. However, he added neither a timeline nor a funding source has been identified yet. “We’ve still got a third phase of paving projects that we’re to do, and we’re still trying to decide when we’re going to turn that loose,” he said. Three phases of citywide paving projects were identified when the city secured a $16.9 million bond in August 2007. The first and second phases, which included mostly downtown roads and many in the south ward, have been completed. APAC Mississippi did both the first and second phase work for approximately $5.2 million. The third phase is to include north ward streets primarily.

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faces laid on major highways. The paving and the loan payments from the county to the bank began in 2000 after the first petition was tabled in 1993. Supervisors OK’d the final $9,731.83 payment Monday. Among Lakemoore’s 23 property owners who paid for the road improvement tax over time did so according to how much their property fronted Rollingwood and Hidden Oaks, which varies greatly with each curve of the road. Stewart said paying in one lump sum was quicker, while others picked up the taxes after moving into the neighborhood. “Yep,” said Linda Hughey, who moved into Lakemoore about a decade ago. “We moved in and (the assessment) came with it.” The roads are just 2 inches thick in some sections and vary in width. Steep dips near the lake dam demand slowing a vehicle down to an angled crawl to avoid scrapes. Still, periodic patching of potholes in the surface by county road crews have helped maintain the roads “pretty well,” Stewart said. Passage of the current subdivision ordinance in 2004 firmed up construction, drainage and elevation standards on new developments, but left completed areas like Lakemoore as-is. Its stricter guidelines would work against bringing roads in similar shape up to maintenance standards if built today. District 1 Supervisor David McDonald has encouraged more areas to use the private funding petition process as a way to speed up road improvements, particularly where developments have stalled because of financial problems with developers. Parts of Pebble Beach Drive, parts 11 and 12 of Fairways, Amberleaf and Brandi Lane subdivisions have been singled out as prime candidates for the option. Supervisors have said an attorney gen-

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New ‘superbug’ in U.S. hospitals ATLANTA (AP) — As one superbug seems to be fading as a threat in hospitals, another is on the rise, a new study suggests. A dangerous, drug-resistant staph infection called MRSA is often seen as the biggest germ threat to patients in hospitals and other health care facilities. But infections from Clostridium difficile — known as C-diff — are surpassing MRSA infections, the study of 28 hospitals in the Southeast found. “I think MRSA is almost a household name. Everybody thinks of MRSA as a serious threat,” said Dr. Becky Miller,

The bacteria are often harmless as they ride on the skin, but become deadly once they get in the bloodstream. They enter through wounds, intravenous lines and other paths. an infectious diseases specialist at Duke University Medical Center. She presented the research Saturday at a medical conference in Atlanta. “But C. difficile deserves more attention,” she added. MRSA, or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, are bacteria that can’t be treated with common antibiotics. They are often harmless as they ride on the skin,

Former Interior boss Stewart Udall dies at 90 SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Stewart Udall, who sowed the seeds of the modern environmental movement as secretary of the interior during the 1960s and later became a crusader for victims of radiation exposure from the government’s Cold War nuclear programs, died Saturday. He was 90. A statement from Udall’s family, released through the office of his son, Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., said he died of natural causes at his home in Santa Fe, surrounded by his children and their families. Udall, brother of the late 15-term congressman Morris Udall, served six years in Congress as a Democrat from Arizona, and then headed the Interior Department for eight years under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson. His son Tom and nephew Mark also became congressmen, then both were elected to the Senate in 2008. Under Stewart Udall’s leadership from 1961 through 1968, the Interior Department aggressively promoted an expansion of public lands and helped win enactment of major environmental laws, including ones to protect endangered species. Udall helped write several of the most far-reaching pieces of legislation, including the Wilderness Act of 1964, which protects millions of acres from logging, mining and other development. More than 60 additions were made to the National

Park system during the Udall years, including Canyonlands National Park in Utah, North Cascades National Park Stewart in WashingUdall ton, Redwood National Park in California and the Appalachian National Scenic Trail stretching from Georgia to Maine. In a 1963 book, Udall warned of a “quiet conservation crisis” from pollution, overuse of natural resources and dwindling open spaces. He appealed for a new “land conscience” to preserve the environment. “If in our haste to ‘progress,’ the economics of ecology are disregarded by citizens and policy makers alike, the result will be an ugly America,” Udall wrote. “We cannot afford an America where expedience tramples upon esthetics and development decisions are made with an eye only on the present.” After leaving government service, Udall taught, practiced law and wrote books. In 1979, he left Washington to return home to Arizona. In doing so, Udall began another career — leading a legal battle against the government he had once served as an influential insider. Udall helped bring a lawsuit against the government ofor families of Navajo men who suffered lung cancer in mining uranium for the government.

but become deadly once they get in the bloodstream. They enter through wounds, intravenous lines and other paths. C-diff, also resistant to some antibiotics, is found in the colon and can cause diarrhea and a more serious intestinal condition known as colitis. It is spread by spores in feces. Deaths from C-diff traditionally have been rare, but a more dangerous form has

emerged in the last 10 years. Still, MRSA is generally considered a more lethal threat, causing an estimated 18,000 U.S. deaths annually. The new study looked at infection rates from community hospitals in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia in 2008 and 2009. Here are the numbers: The hospitals counted 847 infections of hospital-acquired C-diff, and 680 cases of MRSA. Miller also reported C-diff was increasing at the hospitals since 2007, while MRSA has been declining since 2005.

3 die as small planes collide over Florida WILLISTON, Fla. (AP) — A single-engine plane and a kitbuilt aircraft collided in clear, sunny skies Saturday over central Florida, killing three people, authorities said. A Williston woman who thought she heard a gunshot discovered the kit-built plane upside down in a field near her house and called authorities, Levy Sheriff’s Office Capt. Evan Sullivan. When emergency responders arrived, they found a second plane engulfed in flames in a densely wooded area several hundred yards away. “The fire was extremely

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Sunday, March 21, 2010

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Mississippi nursing homes still have the right to operate with little or no liability insurance, thanks to the state Senate.

Private firms avoid claims state must pay OUR OPINION

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Feds keep proving dysfunctionality Way back in Ronald Reagan’s day — when he was making speeches as a Democrat and long before he changed parties — he entertained audiences by offering what he called the scariest sentence in the English language: I’m from the government and I’m here to help. Americans love their country. They don’t love their government. Americans have what seems to be an inherent distrust of the political class and bureaucracies. While these traits might have been inherited from the founders or inherent in what students are told about how freedom and self-rule work, it’s more likely that Americans learned through their own experience. Witness the U.S. Census, now under way, a necessary process with which people should willingly comply. Most households in this area got their forms last week. They knew they were coming because the U.S. Census Bureau sent each household a letter informing us to expect the form. Now everyone knows that the government won’t be sending out letters the week before April 15 reminding us our tax returns will be due. Does the IRS have a higher estimation of our intellect?

Further, we were told on the form to complete it and mail it back immediately. Yet each question was predicated with “as of April 1, 2010.” That’s still 11 days from now. What were expectant mothers with due dates to do? What about people who were moving? And what about any visits from the Grim Reaper? While any such developments during a two-week period might be minuscule compared to the census overall, Uncle Sam usually requires exacting precision from us, especially on the aforementioned tax returns. Why would census gurus command Americans to speculate about the future? Of course, as federal correspondence, the letter and the form contained required information on the federal Paperwork Reduction Act and where we could send our thoughts on compliance. Ours would be, why would you send two mailings to every household in the United States when one would do the job? There are about 112 million households in the United States. The extra postage cost $50 million. For months now, the nation’s attention has been focused on whether and how to expand the federal govern-

ment’s role in the arena of health care. We’ve said it before and will say it again: Health care reform is inevitable because the present government payment systems, Medicare and Medicaid, are unsustainable. But a large majority of Americans are not “on board” and not only because they have little idea what’s in the package. They simply don’t trust the government to be capable of managing health care in anything approaching an efficient and cost-effective manner. Immigration has been out of control for years, Medicaid is beset by fraud, stimulus spending fiasco stories are rivaling Katrina relief fiasco stories, meeting the medical needs of veterans is pledged but not delivered ... on and on. It would be great to trust government to solve all problems, but skepticism is solidly grounded in what we witness every day. If something as straightforward as a national headcount reeks of dysfunction, then Americans can’t be faulted. Trust is an earned commodity based on making and keeping promises. There’s no shortage of what Americans have been promised. There’s a great gap in what has been delivered.

Senators show a streak of independence When push comes to shove in Washington, D.C., party loyalty almost always finishes first and the substantive merit of ideas comes in second. While there’s no doubt partisanship is stronger than ever in the Mississippi Legislature — and growing — it’s still true that members of the Senate have the ability to weigh an idea and cast their votes independently. Last week, 31 of the 52 senators in Mississippi voted to amend a House bill and restore millions of dollars the Senate budget committee removed during the back and forth over this

year’s allocation to public schools. Nine Republicans and 22 Democrats voted to add about $2 million to pay teachers who have National Board Certification and more than $27 million to the Mississippi Adequate Education Program. The amendment would also increase MAEP funding by an additional $50 million if Congress changes federal law and Mississippi saves more than $150 million in Medicaid costs. To vote for the changes suggested by Sen. Hob Bryan, D-Amory, the nine, including Sen. Briggs Hopson, R-Vicksburg, had to go against the wishes of

party leaders, including Appropriations Chairman Sen. Alan Nunnelee of Tupelo and Republican Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant. But they did it because they thought it was the right and reasonable thing to do. Mississippi and other states will continue to be buffeted by winds of the national economy. Not much can be done about that. Making the best of a bad situation requires the proverbial “good faith and fair dealing.” Partisanship and rancor make bad situations worse. Glad to say the Senate avoided that trap on this vote.

Weeks of intense river-watching begin For anyone with farming or timber interests north or south of the bluffs at Vicksburg, weeks of intense monitoring of river stages have begun. The Flood of 2008, when river levels approached those of the devastation of 1973, is still in recent memory. So is backwater flooding inside the Yazoo levee, which was more widespread in 2009 than it was in 2008. The assumption is that with a winter of major rains and snow across the middle of America, the stage is set

for another year of flooding along the lower Mississippi, but that’s far from certain. For now, “above-normal potential” is as far as experts such as Marty Pope, senior service hydrologist for the National Weather Service in Jackson, feel confident in saying. Even the most advanced computer modeling comes down to an educated guess. There are too many variables to predict. “The snow melt up north is over for the most part, so what we have

to watch out for now are heavy rains over the Upper Mississippi River and Ohio River valleys,” Pope said. Upstream stages are rising almost a foot a day, but the river grows broader and deeper as it approaches the Gulf of Mexico. The gauge here might not even reach the “full” reading of 43 feet. For planters, hundreds of thousands of dollars can rest on a decision of when to plant for optimal growing conditions. Mother Nature is fickle. She gives hints, but no guarantees.

Mississippi nursing homes still have the right to operate with little or no liability insurance, thanks to the state Senate. The House passed House Bill 536 with bipartisan support in that chamber. But the bill was killed in the Senate Insurance Committee, dying in Chairman Buck Clarke’s pocket. Why? Because the nursing home operaSID tors, their lobbyists and the insurance industry have vast influence in the Legislature. H.B. 536 would have required nongovernment nursing homes to carry the same $500,000 in liability coverage that government nursing homes carry. Nursing homes owned by county hospitals or other entities covered by the State Tort Claims Board are covered for legal claims up to the statutory cap if a jury finds that a patient has been abused, neglected or otherwise sufficiently harmed in a covered facility. Yet a number of private nursing homes in Mississippi do not carry liability insurance sufficient to cover claims up to the statutory $500,000 cap. Some carry so-called “eroding” policies that take the nursing home’s legal fees and other court costs out of the available liability insurance before a victim is compensated. Is that fair to vulnerable patients in those private facilities? Is it fair for them to have paid taxes or have families paying taxes that subsidize the public nursing homes’ tort claim coverage while the laws allow private nursing homes to be uninsured or underinsured for the very same offenses against the elderly? No. How influential is the nursing home industry at the Capitol? Campaign finance records show that in 2007 Gov. Haley Barbour got $50,000 from the Mississippi Health Care Association, the association that represents many of the nursing homes, and $62,000 total from nursing home industry donors. Campaign finance records show that in 2007, Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant received $50,000 from nursing home operator Ted Cain of Health Services Inc. in Wiggins, $11,000 from MHCA and $63,250 total from nursing home industry donors. Campaign finance records show that in 2007, House Speaker Billy McCoy, D-Rienzi, got $5,000 from Cain, and $3,000 from MHCA for a total of $8,000 from the nursing home industry. Chairman Clarke, R-Hollandale, in whose committee the nursing home liability insurance bill died, got $1,500 in 2007 campaign contributions from the nursing home industry. In total, 2007 campaign finance records show that the Mississippi Health Care Association gave a total of $132,000 in contributions to legislators and statewide elected officials. Lobbying records show in 2009, MHCA paid lobbyist Beth Clay $80,000 to represent the organization’s interests. In 2010, lobbying records show that Vanessa Phipps Henderson, John Maxey, Josh Gregory and Quinton Dickerson are MHCA’s registered lobbyists. Gregory and Dickerson are former paid consultants on Bryant’s 2007 campaign. Even after HB 536 died, Bryant still had another chance to accept Sen. Eric Powell’s amendment to the Vulnerable Adults Act bill to include a requirement for nursing home liability insurance. But Bryant ruled Powell’s amendment was “not germane” to the Vulnerable Adults bill — a ruling that no doubt pleased the MHCA. •

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Sid Salter is Perspective editor of The Clarion-Ledger. Phone him at 601-961-7084 or e-mail ssalter@ clarionledger.com.

Sunday, March 21, 2010

The Vicksburg Post

WEEK IN VIcKsburg The last week of winter saw highs in the 60s almost every day and lows in the upper 40s every night. No rain was recorded. The Mississippi River turned the tide and began a steady spring rise, starting at 25.3 feet on the Vicksburg gauge and reaching 28.8 feet by week’s end. The forecast was for a reading of 32 feet today. Mayor Paul Winfield announced a new 15-member advisory panel, the Downtown Partners. Included are managers and owners of commercial properties in the downtown area that range from tour homes, museums and galleries to retail shops and restaurants. Officially known as portable classrooms and more commonly known as trailers, dilapidated structures used for extra classroom space at Vicksburg Junior High for decades were declared surplus and removed. Patty Brown opened Patty’s Detail and More, a car washing business, at Washington and Belmont streets. In one of the first steps in a $900,000 remodeling project, razor-wired topped fencing was removed at Waltersville Estates, one of the complexes managed by the Vicksburg Housing Authority. The money is coming from federal economic stimulus legislation. Residents said they were glad, because the fence made their apartments look like a prison complex. Nathaniel E. Ashley, 8, was treated for injuries after an aerosol can he tossed into a fire near his Haley’s Point Road home exploded. Dr. Ernest A. Boykins, a Vicksburg native and former president of Mississippi Valley State University died. He was 78. Jeffrey Scott, named deputy chief of the Vicksburg Police Department in July, resigned effective immediately. No reason was given. Supervisors decided to seek proposals to contract out all inmate health care services. If a vendor is hired, the existing arrangement with some staff and some contractual services would end. Vicksburg officials agreed to chip in $2,000 toward a study of whether a bike trail between Vicksburg and Natchez on a utility right of way is feasible. Leon Bryant, 33, beat a jailer and fled from custody the morning after he was arrested to face a two-year-old drug indictment, authorities said. Bryant had been hiding out in Texas. Circuit Judge M. James Chaney and County Court Judge Johnny Price filed to seek new terms in their posts. Qualify ends May 7. State parole officials confirmed that Arthur Lee Stevenson, now 59, will be released after serving 35 years for the 1974 murder of jailer A. “Holly” Koerper, who was 71 when he was killed. Sheriff Martin Pace, former Sheriff Paul Barrett and Mr. Koerper’s descendants all said they opposed the release. Stevenson is to live with a sister in Florida. Jerry Bourne will be the baseball coach at Porters Chapel Academy, allowing Headmaster Doug Branning, who had been coaching, to concentrate on his primary duties. Jordan Smith Jr., 48, and Derrick Jackson, 32, both of whom have previous drug convictions, were arrested in a Bowmar Avenue home and charged with possession of cocaine. Authorities said the house was fully outfitted for drug trafficking and had cameras and a security system, including a pit bull. Marine Sgt. Bert Winschel returned from Afghanistan where he was wounded in action three weeks ago. Winschel said he will undergo continued treatment and rehabilitation here before returning to military service. A group of investors confirmed purchase of the Yorozu car parts plant at Ceres. Developer Pete Buford said the investors hope to have a role in adding manufacturing jobs. In addition to Dr. Boykins, deaths included Mary Floyd Anderson, Ben H. Butler Jr., Lamar Eakes, Helen L. Sink, William David Vantrease Jr., Raymond Bennett Hamilton and James Loyd Allison Jr.

Memorable places extend to all corners of Mississippi Every state, no doubt, has iconic places. Mississippi certainly does. Not all are as photogenic as, say, The Square in Oxford or The Grove at Ole Miss. What all have in common is that people who find themselves in such places sense something unique. Objectively, the places are nothing more than dots on the planet. In terms of longitude and latitude, there’s nothing distinctive about them. Still, we all know them. One is just north of the I-59 interchange with U.S. 49 in Hattiesburg. There’s a cluster of gas stations there — Shell, Stuckey’s, Dandy Dan’s — and nothing else of much interest. Once it was a place noted for price wars and cheap fuel, but those days are gone. Today it’s just a crossroads, but one that stands out in people’s minds. Up the highway there’s that place with all the used fire trucks, ambulances and aerial apparatus. That’s an icon, too. Of course, there’s the real crossroads, too. Way up in the Delta at Clarksdale, U.S. 49 crosses U.S. 61 — the Blues Highway — at a weird angle. Weirdness, by legend, took place there or at some nearby, unidentified crossroads, when Robert Johnson — an icon of music — sold his soul to the devil in exchange for guitar greatness. Natchez Under-The-Hill is an iconic place. It’s seen bad days and good and now is most frequently visited because it’s the berthing place for a casino boat. The history there is real, palpable. The tempera-

In terms of roads, there’s probably no more iconic location than Malfunction Junction at Mississippi State University. CHARLIE

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ture even drops during the descent from the bluff down to the edge of the Mississippi River because Big Muddy always cools the surrounding air. In terms of roads, there’s probably no more iconic location than Malfunction Junction at Mississippi State University. Now obliterated by the forces of progress, the design of roads leading in and out of the west side of one of America’s greatest engineering schools was best known for being poorly engineered. Starkville and MSU regulars had, of course, figured out keys to navigating the maze, but because universities always have lots of visitors, the snarls there were secondto-none. Moving south all the way to Jackson, there’s Waterworks Curve on Interstate 55. Anyone who has ever navigated this half-mile of highway remembers it. And further South, there’s the spot where U.S. 49 forms a T with U.S. 90 in Gulfport. Anyone who grew up in this state and ever went on a vacation or to a meeting on the Gulf Coast remembers arriv-

ing at that intersection with joy, especially if the ride had started in Greenville or Cleveland or Tupelo. At long last, there it was: The Beach. Marineland, an early incarnation of Sea World with dolphins and seals (but without killer whales), was almost straight ahead. Turn left toward Biloxi and there were the boats that made — and still make — daily runs to Ship Island. The main entrance to the fairgrounds in Neshoba County is another Mississippi icon, as is the pavilion where stump speaking has been an art form for many generations. Icons that seem to appear suddenly are no less iconic. One is in Claiborne County. Mississippi 552 west of Lorman is a typical rural highway with trees, pastures and frame houses. Not a lot of signs other than those with directions to churches. No billboards. Then, bang — there’s Alcorn State University. Similarly, travel north from Tunica on U.S. 61 toward Memphis and farm fields extend to the horizon left and right. Row after row of cotton, soybeans or corn and then,

bang — there’s a 31-story hotel with gleaming gold-mirrored windows. It’s at Gold Strike, one of the county’s nine casinos. On Mississippi 28 between Georgetown and Pinola there’s an icon of a different type. For about a mile of the roadway, near the bridge over the Strong River, there’s a canopy over the road formed by towering trees. Although it’s new, Trustmark Park is an icon. So is the gate to the famed Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman. A lot of people take pictures of their children at Trustmark Park. If their children go to Parchman, the state takes a couple of photos — one straight on and one in profile. The Biloxi lighthouse is an icon. And the state Capitol is an icon, especially impressive when viewed from a safe distance while passing on I-20 or I-55.(An iconic aspect of how Mississippians talk is that it’s still called the “new capitol” although it has been used for 107 years.) The census, now under way, will offer an official number of citizens of this state. The total will top 3 million, and if each of us compiled a state icon list it’s likely no two would be exactly alike. Compile your own Top 10. Share with your friends. It won’t change the world. Just something to do. •

Charlie Mitchell is executive editor of The Vicksburg Post. Write to him at Box 821668, Vicksburg, MS 39182, or e-mail cmitchell@ vicksburgpost.com.

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Blues agency gets nod while disabled vets ignored again I have fought hard for the past four years persuading Mississippi senators and representatives to give priority to a full homestead exemption for veterans who were permanently and totally disabled in military service. I thought one of the nine bills introduced this year would at least get attention after promises from so many legislators, but they all died in committee. I really wasn’t surprised, given the nonsupport from prior years. What did surprise me was a bill that passed overwhelmingly, House Bill 1160, was signed by the governor. I love the Blues. I was raised as one of eight siblings on a Delta plantation as a white sharecropper. We would sit on the porch with the old Blues singers on Sunday afternoons; we were as much a part of the Blues as anyone. But when a veteran sacrifices and gives all the future joys of life for his country and state, well, to see how much he is appreciated is just disgusting, at least to me. Good luck to the “Blues State Agency.” Bobby Jefcoat Batesville

Remember our founder I am concluding my three-year term as regent of Ashmead Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, by promoting a project called “Send George Washington Back to School.” It is my goal to restore the legacy of this great leader who refused to be king. My project has two parts. First, I will provide George Washington posters at no cost to teachers who, with their principal’s approval, agree to hang the posters in a prominent place, year-round, in their classrooms. I have written a proclamation for principals to sign to show their support for this project. The proclamation could be read over the intercom or in classrooms as part of an American History lesson. Some schools may want to frame and hang the proclamation. The second part is providing information about how to receive a 30 by 36-inch framed replica of Rembrant Peale’s “Porthole Portrait of George Washington” from Mount Vernon’s Ladies Association. The portrait is valued at over $300, but will be provided free to schools who agree to hang it in a prominent place so that all students can “literally look up to George Washington again.” I have contacted public and private schools in Vicksburg and Tallulah about this project. Tallulah Academy and Delta Christian School have each received Peale’s portrait. Teachers at those schools have also hung George Washing-

Voice your opinion Letters to the editor are published under the following guidelines: Expressions from readers on topics of current or general interest are welcomed. • Letters must be original, not copies or letters sent to others, and must include the name, address and signature of the writer. • Letters must avoid defamatory or abusive statements. • Preference will be given to typed letters of 300 or fewer words. • The Vicksburg Post does not print anonymous letters and reserves the right to edit all letters submitted. • Letters in the column do not represent the views of The Vicksburg Post. ton posters in 10 elementary classrooms, the high school American History classroom and the library. At this time, one public school in Vicksburg is the only other school that has contacted me. I am a teacher at Delta Christian School. My 4-year-old class is a Junior American Citizens Club. My preschoolers recognize George Washington’s picture and identify him as “our first president and the father of our country.” I believe that it is important that we teach, at an early age, respect and appreciation for our founding fathers and for the symbols that represent the United States of America. Linda Rozier Davis Tallulah

Impossible to comply We received our census questionnaire March 16. The first instruction was to complete the form and mail in the enclosed envelope the same day. However, all of the 10 questions were based on being an occupant as of April 1; therefore, following the instructions are impossible since no one knows who will be living at any address as of April 1. I now asked a dumb question: What dumb bureaucratic idiot came up with this form? Maybe ACORN? I go on. The first question is: “How many people were living or staying in this house, apartment or mobile home on April 1, 2010?” Then question 2 is “Were there any additional people staying here April 1, 2010, that you did not include in Question 1?” In other words, if you lied in question 1, tell the truth in question 2. Questions 5, 6 and 7 relating to person 1 could lead to no one being an owner or renter and no adult living in a house, so no one gets

counted. Then, if we find a person 1, in questions 8, 9 and 10 we try to decide on a race of that person and where he or she stays if we haven’t found out in questions 5 through 7. What a waste of time! I can make it simple. Do not fill out or mail until after April 1. Answer the following. How many people live or stay in the home? Give their names, birth dates and race if you know. Case closed! By the time this letter is printed, if it is, Obama health care will be administered by the same people who created the census form. You wanted change. You got it. Tommy Hutto Eagle Lake

Verification bill axed Tea Party activists, other likeminded conservatives, and a growing number of independent voters have been very vocal in demanding that our representatives in Washington be responsible with our tax dollars. Vigilance should also be focused on local and state leaders. A glaring example of fiscal irresponsibility and backroom governing in Mississippi politics was highlighted by House Judiciary B Committee Chairman Rep. Willie Bailey, D-Greenville, personally killing Senate Bill 2065 by pocketing the bill and not allowing a vote by the committee. S.B. 2065 passed the Senate 51-0 and would have required state agencies that administer social services to verify the legal status of applicants for programs such as Medicaid, food stamps, and the Women, Infants, and Children program. A screening mechanism that is already utilized by 14 other states, and is under the direction of the Department of Homeland Security, would have ensured that these services were used by citizens and qualified legal immigrants for whom they were intended, and not utilized by illegal immigrants. Any bill that unanimously passes one body in our legislature should at least warrant a committee vote in the other chamber. While our state is facing a financial crisis with budget cuts of over $450 million, we should unmask and hold accountable the person who is ultimately responsible for the fate of this bill. House Speaker Billy McCoy, D-Rienzi, owes his position of power to a coalition that includes advocates for people who are in our country illegally. Rep. Jim Evans, D-Jackson, is the president of the Mississippi Immigrants Rights Alliance, an advocacy organization for illegal immigrants. He, along with some of his colleagues who have

powerful committee chairmanships in the House, have successfully blocked most legislation intended to protect our citizens from the consequences of illegal immigration. Speaker McCoy appointed Rep. Bailey to his Judiciary B chairmanship and chose not to instruct him to allow a committee vote on this bill. There is no doubt that S.B. 2065 would have passed by an overwhelming margin if it had reached the House floor. Two other related bills that passed with wide margins in the Senate were killed in the same manner. So, the responsibility starts and ends with the speaker and legislation like S.B. 2065 will not become law until the House leadership is changed or the speaker listens to the people. Dr. Rodney Hunt Jackson

Schools not responding Over three months ago we sent letters to the Claiborne County superintendent and board of education asking for an official meeting with them. There has been no response to that request. Over the past four years we have met with faculty and staff of the school district, students in the district, our sheriff, chief of police, pastors, judges, legislators, human service officials, other local government officials, business owners and citizens of the community in an effort to gain insight on what is really happening with our children and to share what we can do as a community to aid the school officials. We want to share our findings and recommendations with the superintendent and board of education in an official setting first before sharing it with the public. Our school system is in serious trouble. We have been teaching the state test over the last few years to our students. We are not preparing our students for the real world. The state has raised the standards and will raise them even more over the next two years and we applaud the raising of standards. We must go back to the basic reading, writing and arithmetic, enforcing creative thinking and problem solving. We must give our children the necessary tools needed to be successful in today’s society. We are not trying to run anything or do anyone’s job. We merely want to share the results and recommendations we have gained. J. B. Davis Joseph Davis Sr. A. C. Garner Ellis Neal Clarence Scutter Port Gibson

Sunday, March 21, 2010

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Black support high for Obama’s race neutrality CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — In this banking center walloped by the Great Recession, where unemployment just hit a 20-year high and as many as one in three black people are out of work, blacks could easily be frustrated with President Barack Obama’s insistence that a rising economic tide for all will lift AfricanAmerican boats. Yet despite surging discontent among some black advocates over Obama’s refusal to specifically target rising black unemployment, it’s hard to find average black folks here who disagree with the president’s approach. “He has been addressing the black agenda as far as health care, education, all that,” said Tamera Gomillion, a bill collector who has been struggling to pay her own bills. “It took eight years to get into this mess, so it’s going to take time to get us out,” she said. “I voted for him, and I’ll do it again.” The drumbeat for Obama to embrace a black agenda grew loudest Saturday, when PBS host Tavis Smiley convened a public meeting of prominent black activists and intellectuals in Chicago to demand policies tailored to the needs of blacks who have been hit disproportionately hard by the recession. Obama has refused from the beginning of his candidacy to separate the solutions to black America’s economic problems from the country’s at large. After he settled into his presidency, this stance placed him at odds with activists and the Congressional Black Caucus

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who once were the voice of black America. But now, “Nobody can go to Obama and say, ‘This is what African-Americans want,”’ said David Bositis, an expert on black politics at the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies. He called the debate an “awkward moment” for the CBC: “All of a sudden, there’s someone else who represents African-Americans more, if you go by what African-Americans say, than they do.” That certainly seemed to be the case in the Charlotte metropolitan area, which is 30 percent black and had a 12.8 percent overall unemployment rate in January. Charlotte’s huge black turnout was crucial to Obama barely winning North Carolina in 2008, the first Democrat to do so since 1976. Interviews with two dozen African-Americans last week revealed common themes: Obama is correct to focus on the needs of all Americans. It’s too soon to condemn him for inaction. His emphasis on health care and education

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will greatly help blacks. Black people should take responsibility for solving their own problems. And when 2012 comes, they plan to vote for Obama again. “He’s got bigger fish to fry” than a black agenda, said Beth James Davis, a marketing executive. Shenika Simpson was watching her granddaughter at a playground in her Grier Heights neighborhood, which she described as “drug infested.” An unemployed single mother, Simpson said that Obama “can’t just jump in the chair and fix everything within a year.” Should Obama do more to specifically help black people? “I feel he is doing it,” Simpson said. “It’s always going to be hard to find jobs. You got to go to school, graduate, do stuff to make it today. You can’t depend on them to do it for you.” Gianna Butterfield, a graphic designer, said that while groups such as the Black Caucus used to speak for African-Americans, “Now we have Obama, and he seems to be

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speaking a little better.” South of downtown, outside of a convenience store where cigarette butts littered the ground near a “No Loitering” sign, military retiree James Norris said Obama “can’t do nothing for one nationality over another.” Black people “got to blame something on something,” Norris said. “It ain’t something, it’s your (expletive) self.” Th e m ayo r o f Ch a r -

lotte, Anthony Foxx, was in tune with the mood of his constituents. “Do I feel pressure to bring unemployment numbers down? Absolutely,” he said. “But I feel that pressure for everyone I represent. In terms of a black agenda, it’s hard to peel out the black community from the overall things that we’re doing.” He said Obama should get credit for many policies that helped blacks. “There are schools not closed, bellies that are not empty because of that support,” he said. “People don’t think about the disaster that didn’t happen.” One of the major policies advocates want is direct job creation, which is federal funding of salaries. The Obama administration has resisted these calls — yet $10 million in stimulus money has managed to trickle down to the Charlotte area for that purpose.

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Boy, 16, accused of racial comment at Walmart store WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — A 16-yearold boy who police said made an announcement at Walmart ordering all black people in the southern New Jersey store to leave was charged with harassment and bias intimidation, authorities said Saturday. The boy, whose name is not being released because he is a juvenile, grabbed one of the courtesy phones at Walmart’s Washington Township store Sunday evening and calmly announced: “Attention, Walmart customers: All black people, leave the store now,” police said. The teen was arrested Friday and released to the custody of his parents. Officials for Bentonville, Ark.-based Walmart Stores Inc. said the announcement was “unacceptable.”

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Sunday, March 21, 2010

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“World Famous” Traveling Buy Show is Coming Cash in your attic? This week visitors will cash in on antiques, gold, silver, coins, and collectibles - many in for a surprise!

By Anne-Marie Thompson The Great Treasure Hunt STAFF WRITER

Could thousands of dollars be collecting dust in your closet or attic? Bring your valuables on down to the Great Treasure Hunt Antique and Collectible Buy Show in Vicksburg and leave with cash in hand! The Treasure Hunters are located at the Holiday Inn Express from Tuesday until Saturday to pump money back into the rapidly declining economy.

passed down from his mother, including a 150-year-old oak coffee table with painted detail and a lamp dating back to the 1910s. When asked about the condition the coffee table was kept, Ben replied, “I’ve never let a sole on it.” All humor aside, the Treasure Hunters met his asking price, paying higher than any other buyer. “The Treasure Hunters were very fair, and I know the table is going in the

right hands,” Ben said. The easiest way to know what coins are of value, the Treasure Hunters explain, is to look at the date. U.S. coins made before 1965 are valuable because of their high silver content, and they can be worth more if they happen to be a rare date. The Treasure Hunters can test precious metals on site, as

Judy came in yesterday to sell her old jewelry. “I can’t believe I almost threw my broken chains away!” she said. “I’m so glad I checked [the Buy Show] out!” Scrap gold and coins are the most common items they buy, but there have been some interesting finds. Just recently someone came in with an African soul washer. After a quick call to verify the value, the Treasure Hunters made a hefty offer and a happy exchange. Some other purchased treasures include a baseball jersey belonging to St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Stan Musial, the estate of late baseball Hall of Famer Ty Cobb, and a certified 3-carat diamond engagement ring.

With unemployment reaching 10.3% in Mississippi, there is no doubt that Vicksburg locals are in need of fast cash. The Treasure Hunters will make an offer for anything of value, so come down to the Holiday Inn Express for a free appraisal. “We will sort through boxes of collectibles and bags of coins and jewelry if you let us,” says Treasure Hunter Kenny Davis, but that is not all they buy. They have purchased anything from comic books and tin toys to basketball jerseys and rare vintage guitars. Just recently, 82-year-old Ben Williams of Green Bay, WI came to visit the Treasure Hunters. He had antiques

well. If there is any doubt of the carat content, the experts will be able to find out within minutes. They will buy broken chains, earring studs, diamonds, class rings, and much, much more. Nothing is too big or too small.

The Treasure Hunters will be set up at the Holiday Inn Express Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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How It Works After just a few moments you will be asked to come and have a seat at a table with one of our Treasure Hunters. In order to expedite the process, we ask that you place all your items on the table in front of you so that we may easily see them. If you have coins, please separate them into denominations. By doing this, you will assist in making the process smoother. Our Treasure Hunters will divide your items into two categories:

1. Items we would like to purchase. 2. Items we are not interested in purchasing. This does not mean that these items do not have value, but they simply are not in demand in our network of collectors. Once the items are separated, we will make an offer on the items we are interested in purchasing. This offer is based on the current market value. We use a number of resources to obtain this price, including results of recently completed auctions. If you have a certain price in mind for your items, please do not hesitate to tell our associates. This information could help to make a deal rather than lose one. Should you choose to accept our offer, we will give you a prompt cash payment.

Civil War, WWI, WWII, Revolutionary War, Spanish-American War etc. Items of interest include: • Swords • Bayonets • Badges • Literature • Photos • Uniforms • Medals • Knives • Gear • Manuals Foreign & U.S. Many swords wanted.

Sharon Egan of Canton, OH brought in her father’s old baseball cards, hoping to make some fast cash. “My daughter is turning 5,” she said, smiling. “I want to throw her a big birthday party.” The cards

had been sitting in her attic since her father passed away, and she said she had never considered that they might be worth money. The sale was

“Every person out there has something we would have interest in” - Team member Chris Wagner

quick and happy. She made $1310. She exclaimed, “I can throw my daughter’s sweet sixteen off what the Treasure Hunters gave me!” While the Treasure Hunters cannot purchase everything brought in, they welcome anyone and everyone to come by with their items. The Treasure Hunters will be set up at the Holiday Inn Express Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., so stop by for a free appraisal. For more information visit their website: WeBuyTreasure.com.

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some broken chains. “I didn’t think they would be worth much, but I’m starting my own business from home, so every little bit counts.” The little bit she hoped for ballooned to an even $2000, which was more than

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Friends Carpool To The Buy Show By Anne-Marie Thompson The Great Treasure Hunt STAFF WRITER

which one had brought the most stuff to cash in.”

Friends and families often travel together to make the Great Treasure Hunt Antique and Collectible Buy Show a fun event. Treasure Hunter Matt Block recalls, “Two women came in with their old gold jewelry. They had made it a contest to see

The Buy Show is busiest around noon, when coworkers hop in their cars and come in groups to make extra cash on their lunch hour. The appraisals do not take long, so make a trip to the Buy Show today!

The Treasure Hunters will be set up at the Holiday Inn Express Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

We represent some of the world’s top memorabilia antique collectors safety of their goods. Their purchases are The Great Treasure Hunt Antique and Collectible Buy Show represents top buyers of antiques and collectibles. These resources allow the Treasure Hunters to pay the highest amount possible to their sellers. The company bases their offers on today’s going rates, so you can be sure you are getting the most for your valuables. Given the circumstances in today’s economy, the Treasure Hunters are willing to meet sellers privately to ensure the

Jane Mitchell from Northampton, Massachusetts came in to the Great Treasure Hunt Antique and Collectible Buy Show in need of extra cash. She brought her out-of-style gold jewelry and

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On the Treasure Hunters’ last trip to Pottsville, PA, they discovered an unexpected gem. Treasure Hunter Will Whitaker reports, “I couldn’t believe we had come across a Gibson F-5 because they are so rare!” With a speedy call to Kenny Davis, the Treasure Hunters quickly learned of the mandolin’s authenticity. It was genuine. The Treasure Hunters met the seller’s asking price enthusiastically, and the Gibson F-5 became a found treasure. The seller made a very large profit on the mandolin and left the show with a great deal of cash in hand.

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enough cushion for her new catering business. With gold at an all-time high, it is no wonder she received such a large sum. “What’s great,” Jane exclaimed, “is that this was all just sitting in an old jewelry box in the back of my closet!” The Treasure Hunters turned her unwanted jewelry into much needed cash in less than 15 minutes.

Paying Top $$$ For..Over $3 million Paid Out Last Year • Gold, Sterling & Silver • Jewelry • Antiques • Vintage Sports Memoribilia (pre -1970) • Vintage Toys (pre-1965) • Watches & Coins • Guitars • Comic Books (pre -1970) • Vintage Baseball Cards (pre -1970) • Complete Coin Sets • Autographs (pre -1970) • Mechanical Banks • Beatles • Tobacco Cards • Movie Posters

We buy Pre-1960 Metal, Porcelain and Neon Signs. Auto, Service Station and Soda Fountain, Advertising. Thermometers, Beer and Liquor Collectible Items, Gas Pumps and much more.

Sunday, March 21, 2010

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Sunday, March 21, 2010

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THE VICKSBURG POST

THE SOUTH Karen Gamble, managing editor | E-mail: newsreleases@vicksburgpost.com | Tel: 601.636.4545 ext 137

Veterans help

SEAN MURPHY

POST WEB EDITOR

On guard! Scammers alive, well Two weeks ago, a Vicksburg woman reported having money stolen following an encounter with a man at a local drug store. The woman told police a man approached her in a parking lot, showed her a bag of money and asked her if she had dropped it. She told him no, Vicksburg Police Lt. Bobby Stewart said in an article published March 6, and the man asked her to go to the bank and withdraw some money and the two would split the amount. The woman said the man led her to believe the agreement would benefit her financially, Stewart said. He described it as a theft of deception. The woman visited the bank and returned to the drug store, Stewart said, where the man took the cash and left. No matter how convincing, had the victim taken a step back and a deep breath, the old saying, “If it sounds too good to be true then it probably is” might have popped into her head. The woman fell victim to a scam, but certainly she is not alone. Scammers are crafty, conniving people who prey on a trusting public. With the Census in full swing, stories of those scammed by a friendly phone call or a convincing e-mail, which likely will ask for the disclosure of bank information, date of birth or a Social Security number, will rise. The FBI has alerted the public to a new scam involving an “officer of the court” calling people who have failed to report for jury duty. Since many people who get jury summonses fail to report, the scam almost sounds legit. The FBI reports the “officer” will ask for information for verification purposes, including birth date and Social Security number or even a credit card number. The FBI says the scam’s bold simplicity might be what makes it so effective. Facing the unexpected threat of arrest, victims are caught off guard and might be quick to part with some information to defuse the situation. Jury schemes, the FBI reports, have been around for years, but have seen a recent rise as well. Communities in at least a dozen states — Mississippi not included yet — have reported such scams. It could be reported easily in this state as well. There are lousy people in this world whose goal in life is to prosper off the trusting, the ignorant or the illinformed. In tough economic times, scammers will find different and more elaborate ways of separating you from your money. Be on guard. And never give out personal information when you receive an unsolicited phone call.

• Sean P. Murphy is Web editor. He can be reached at smurphy@vicksburgpost.

Catfish industry VA sends mobile unit to visit Vicksburg vets reeling in uncertainty By Tish Butts tbutts@vicksburgpost.com

Military veterans lined up at the Elks Club on U.S. 61 South Saturday, saving themselves a drive to north Jackson for health care and help with benefits. “I do appreciate this because have been having a hard time getting over there,” said Michael Hedrick, 62 and a Vietnam vet who lives in Redwood. “This will help me a lot.” Detrick Bryant, chief of ambulatory care at the G.V. “Sonny” Montgomery Veterans Administration in Jackson, said Vicksburg was chosen to offer enrollment and services to the 2,000 to 4,000 veterans who had not signed up with the medical center. “There’s a large percentage we wanted to try to capture,” he said. Sidney Ervin, VA veteran administration volunteer services for the Elks Lodge of Mississippi, said the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks No. 95 hosted the program to help vets who cannot get to Jackson. At the lodge Saturday, veterans signed up in the building and then visited one of two mobile health centers in the parking lot for physical examinations and flu and H1N1 vaccinations. “It’s pretty much a full service,” said Katie Babineaux-Alexis, VA program manager. She said the Jackson center and the VA Regional Office for Benefits are visiting where few seek vets’ assistance and Warren County has one of the highest populations not registered. Deborah Thomas, public affairs officer, said the VA is attempting to send a van to Vicksburg regularly. Similar vehicles travel to Hattiesburg, Meridian, Columbus and Natchez. Some veterans do not sign up because they do not know their status, Babineaux-Alexis said. Veterans are encouraged to bring their discharge forms and photo identification when enrolling immediately after military service to receive benefits. Many young or newly discharged veterans often wait until they are older — when income restrictions apply, Bryant said. “You don’t have to be old — if you are out of the military or if you are a veteran,” Thomas said. “You could be 19 years old and be a veteran.”

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Vietnam veteran Michael Hedrick, 62, of Redwood, is assisted in filling out paperwork by VA employee Belinda Chambers-Okafor Saturday.

World War II veteran Pete Montalbano has his temperature and blood pressure checked by VA health technician Jacqueline Shinall Saturday.

Municipal elections Saturday in Tallulah By Danny Barrett Jr. dbarrett@vicksburgpost.com Voters in Tallulah will go to the polls Saturday to elect a mayor, a police chief and five city council members. Mayor Eddie Beckwith faces two former officeholders in his attempt for a second term. Former mayor Theodore Lindsey and former Madison Parish Police Juror Paxton J. Branch are in the race, joined by Mike Abendroth, a car dealer, and Moses Junior Williams, an attorney. Beckwith and Lindsey claim no party; the others

are Democrats. Under Louisiana’s open primary system, candidates of all party stripes run simultaneously The top two vote-getters in each multi-candidate contest will be on the runoff ballot May 1. Beckwith, a funeral home operator, defeated the three-term former mayor in the 2006 primary, then bested Branch in the general election with 55 percent of the vote. For police chief, which is an elected position in towns such as Tallulah which are governed by the Lawrason Act, incumbent

Donnell Rose faces John Cartwright, Johnnie J. Henderson, James Earl Vaughn Jr. and Fred Washington Jr. All are Democrats. Rose is trying for a second term. All city council members face opposition, with the largest list of candidates in District 5. Incumbent Gloria Owens Hayden faces Ronnie Charles Groves, Charlie Thompson Jr., Fred Washington, and Michael Whitney. Hayden claims no party; the others are Democrats. In District 1, incumbent Charles Michael Finlayson faces Janet Kline-Clark.

Both are Democrats, with the winner taking the seat in the first primary. In Disrict 2, incumbent Henry J. Williams faces fellow Democrats Dianna Cooks and Lisa D. Houston. In District 3, incumbent councilman Eddie Fountain faces former councilman Tommy Watson. For the District 4 race, incumbent Kelvin Brooks faces Marjorie Day. Qualifying for Louisiana’s delegation in the U.S. House and Senate, including the 5th Congressional District which takes in Tallulah and Madison Parish, ends July 9.

By The Associated Press JACKSON — As of late, good news coming from the beleaguered U.S. catfish industry has been meager at best. So, it made headlines when, after years of lobbying by the industry, the 2008 Farm Bill approved the transfer of Sen. Thad the inspection Cochran of imported fish from the Food and Drug Administration to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Now, there is a chance that victory is a hollow one. The USDA has delayed implementation of the program, and its current budget proposal for catfish inspections is nearly a third less than was provided by Congress for the program in fiscal year 2010. This is raising concerns from those in Congress to producers in the field. “We have been advised by some of our aquaculture and catfish farmer constituents that the department hasn’t been doing much to support them in their efforts to get inspections of foreign fish that are imported into the country,” said Sen. Thad Cochran, R-Miss., a member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee. “This makes it difficult to compete because the importers are not going through the same inspection processes or other safeguards that are required of our domestic producers,” Cochran said. “We have got a problem here, and folks are not only angry but some of them are also going out of business,” he said. “There are a lot of the producers right now who are riding the fence,” said Joey Lowery, president of Catfish Farmers of America. “They are ready for some right things to happen, and USDA inspecting imported fish could be one of those things,” he said. “If they do not see more positive news, a lot of them are going to go out of business I’m afraid,” Lowery said. Over the past decade, domestic catfish producers have faced a seemingly never-ending string of set backs, from high feed costs to pond pre-dation by birds. One issue that has persisted is with imported fish, particularly product from Asia. U.S. producers said much of the imported fish is not catfish but such species as basa, tra or swai. This creates unfair market competition to domestic farm-raised catfish and leads to consumer confusion, they claim. Further, they maintain that the foreign fish are not raised under the same standards as U.S. catfish, raising food safety and health concerns. Those concerns were elevated by the FDA’s inspections — or lack thereof. According to government figures, the FDA only inspected approximately 2 percent of the 5.2 billion pounds of seafood imported into the U.S. in 2008. The U.S. catfish industry claimed that was insufficient to ensure product safety and quality.

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Sunday, March 21, 2010

The Vicksburg Post

‘Carolina-I house’ near St. Francisville not always a grand old lady ST. FRANCISVILLE, La. (AP) — The imposing plantation home named Laurel Hill had far less grand beginnings. It was built, according to the National Register of Historic Places, as “an unpretentious two-story, four-bay farmhouse one room deep with two rooms on each floor and two exterior chimneys.” However, in 1874, a large, elegant addition converted the house about 10 miles north of St. Francisville from a simple farmhouse to the treasure it is today — and a feature of this weekend’s Audubon Pilgrimage. The story of Laurel Hill is tied to the story of two families — the family that acquired the property in the 1830s and kept it for more than a century and the one that has owned it for the last half century. “In the 1820s, ’30s, ’40s and

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Laurel Hill is 10 miles north of St. Francisville, La. ’50s, this was a very wealthy area,” said Mary Hatchette, who owns it with her husband, Jim. said. “So many wonderful houses were built all at once.” Laurel Hill began as an “I house,” named because it was

common in Midwestern states beginning with the letter “I” rather than because it started there. Specifically, it’s a “Carolina I house,” a style brought to the Felicianas by settlers from the Carolinas between 1790 and 1830, said David

City man held for 3rd domestic violence A Vicksburg man was arrested Saturday morning and accused of assaulting his girlfriend. At 3 a.m., Jamal Smith, 18, 603 N. Poplar St., was arrested at 1325 Fayette St. and charged with domestic violence third offense, Vicksburg police Lt. Bobby Stewart said. He was being held at the Warren County Jail on a $10,000 bond.

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from staff reports The girlfriend was not reported injured.

Man cut in fight, taken to hospital A Vicksburg man was taken to River Region Medical Center after being cut during an argument on Roosevelt Street in Marcus

Bottom Saturday, police Chief Walter Armstrong said. At about 6:15 p.m., Stanley Harris, a resident of Roosevelt Street whose age was not available, was stabbed by Terrance Copeland, 51, 1210 Roosevelt St., who had not been charged Saturday night, Armstrong said. No condition report on Harris was available.

Floyd, director of the Rural Life Museum. Although very few remain in West Feliciana, they were part of the area’s architectural heritage. National Register documentation dates the home to

around 1834, but Hatchette is not so sure. “We don’t really know when the old house was built, the Carolina-I part,” she said. She said there’s no mention of the house in records of the 1830 property sale to Judge Edward McGehee, of Woodville, Miss., and Bowling Green Plantation. Nor is a house mentioned when the previous owner, Louis Davis, bought it in the 1820s. But after his death, his widow, Mary Davis, remarried and moved to the property with her new husband. “There must have been something there,” Hatchette said. “The assumption is that the Carolina-I house was already on the property when the Davises owned it.” McGehee bought nearby property as it became available, including Woodlawn, the adjoining plantation.

“Judge McGehee was one of the prime backers of the West Feliciana Railroad that ran between St. Francisville and Woodville,” Hatchette said. “Both Woodlawn and Laurel Hill had the railroad running through them.” The judge gave Laurel Hill to his daughter Cynthia Ann as a wedding present. She died in childbirth a year later, in 1835. Her sister, Caroline — born the year after Cynthia Ann died — was given the plantation while still a little child. At the beginning of the Civil War, Caroline, then married to Duncan Stewart, was living with her parents at Bowling Green, east of Woodville. “We have letters where she writes of the Yankee soldiers camping across the road and how scared she was,” Hatchette said. Soldiers did not disturb Laurel Hill, but burned Bowling Green to the ground.

A view from the top Historic photos taken in and around Vicksburg are featured on Sundays in The Vicksburg Post. Many of the photos are from the J. Mack Moore Collection at the Old Court House Museum. Though not all photos were taken by Mr. Moore, they are part of the collection given

to the museum by longtime Vicksburg Post managing editor Charles J. Faulk. Appropriate photos from the public will also be accepted and published. To submit a photo, contact Karen Gamble at 636-4545.

Jett High School cheerleaders in 1952 were, from left, Ann Dickinson, Frances Bell, Sadie Ann Watt, Bettye June McCa-

skill, Dixie Sharp and Jane Steen. The photo is from the Old Court Museum collection.

One dead, two injured in Crystal Springs shooting CRYSTAL SPRINGS, Miss. — A triple shooting has left one man dead and sent two others to an area hospital. The shooting, allegedly stemming from a drug deal, happened just after 10:30 p.m. Thursday. Authorities said 21-yearold Javaris Green was also shot. His cousin and brother placed him in a car and fled the scene, leading to a police chase. Police stopped the car and called paramedics, but Green died on the scene. Twenty-five-year-old Tomaro Finley and his mother, 45-year-old Berinda Finley, were shot, but survived. Finley is listed in fair condition, while his mother’s injuries were not as serious. According to police, Green’s brother, Christopher Green, was driving the car. He was booked on a charge of felony fleeing, various traffic violations and trying to run a police officer off the road. Authorities say charges are pending against Marcus Green, his cousin, who was a passenger in the car.

LSU closing hospital in Baton Rouge BATON ROUGE — LSU will close its Baton Rouge hospital and shift its medical education and inpatient hospital care in the capital city to Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, under a deal approved by lawmakers Friday. The move, backed by Gov. Bobby Jindal, will keep the state from building a new $480 million replacement hospital for the outdated, state-owned Earl K. Long Medical Center, which serves

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BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS the poor and uninsured. The joint House and Senate budget committee voted overwhelmingly Friday to approve the agreement.

Louisiana suspends state employee raises BATON ROUGE — Annual pay raises for most state government workers were suspended Friday for the upcoming fiscal year as Louisiana grapples with hefty budget shortfalls and agencies continue to face spending cuts. The Civil Service Commission agreed to prohibit the raises for more than 60,000 rank-and-file state employees, called classified employees. Gov. Bobby Jindal followed that decision with a suspension of salary boosts for thousands of political appointees, known as unclassified workers, in the cabinet agencies under his control. Both cited the state’s money woes for their decision. The orders issued by the commission and Jindal strip state agencies of their ability to give 4 percent annual “merit raises” to employees in the 2010-11 budget year that begins July 1. The orders don’t affect workers for statewide elected officials, the Legislature and the Louisiana Supreme Court.

81-year-old priest cleared of charges NEW ORLEANS — A Catholic priest accused of molesting four boys years

ago at a church-run shelter in Marrero has cleared his name. Attorneys for the accusers earlier this month filed an acknowledgment in state district court that Monsignor Ray Hebert did not molest their clients when they were children at Madonna Manor, a Catholic institution in nearby Marrero Hebert supervised for a time as head of Catholic Charities. The admission comes four years after Hebert, 81, sued them for defamation, according a story Friday in The Times-Picayune. After the allegations were made public several years ago, a spokesman for the Archdiocese of New Orleans said officials believed Hebert was a victim of misidentification. Harold Dearie II, a Metairie lawyer who waived his fee to take Hebert’s case, said this week he was convinced Hebert was the victim of mistaken identity. Four men named Hebert among their abusers. Hebert, a senior pastor and church administrator, protested his innocence from the beginning and sued to clear his name. “I really don’t know whether any of these men were abused or not,” Hebert said. “I know I did not abuse them, and I know I was never aware they were abused by anyone else.” In 2008, one accuser said he found a photo indicating his tormentor was not Hebert. Another accuser has died, a third was found to be too emotionally disabled to proceed and the fourth elected to withdraw as the defamation suit neared trial.

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Rare moment in government could shatter the status quo WASHINGTON (AP) — Rarely does the government, that big, clumsy, poorly regarded oaf, pull off anything short of war that touches all lives with one act, one stroke of a president’s pen. Such a moment now seems near. After a year of riotous argument, decades of failure and a century of spoiled hopes, the United States is reaching for a system of medical care that extends coverage nearly to all citizens. The change that’s coming, if today’s tussle in the House goes President Barack Obama’s way, would reshape a sixth of the economy and shatter the status quo. To the ardent liberal, Obama’s health care plan is a shadow of what should have been, sapped by dispiriting downsizing and trade-offs. To the loud foe on the right, it is a dreadful expansion of the nanny state. To history, it is likely to be judged alongside the boldest acts of presidents and Congress in the pantheon of domestic affairs. Think of the guaranteed federal pensions of Social Security, socialized medicine for the old and poor, the civil rights remedies to inequality.

Change is coming, it now appears, but in steps, not overnight. The major expansion of coverage to 30 million people — powered by subsidies, employer obligations, a mandate for most Americans to carry insurance, new places to buy it and rules barring insurance companies from turning sick people away — is four years out. In contrast, on June 30, 1966, after a titanic struggle capped by the bill signing a year earlier, President Lyndon Johnson launched government health insurance for the elderly with three simple words, as if flicking a switch: “Medicare begins tomorrow.” If the overhaul goes through, he and LBJ will share a distinction: the only two presidents to succeed with a transcendent health care law. You can be sure Obama, a student of history, is aware of how LBJ captured the moment when Medicare became law with his pen. Ted Kennedy lived long enough to see a goal of his lifetime take shape but not long enough for it to happen. His death last summer was almost the death of the whole plan because a Republican

won his Senate seat, changed the voting balance and left despondent Democrats in search of a second wind, which they found. Why is this so hard? In part, because self-reliance and suspicion of a strong central government intruding into people’s lives are rooted in the founding of the republic, and still strong. The colonial insurgents who dumped British tea into Boston harbor inspired the name and agitating spirit of today’s tea party protesters, who rolled a taped-together health care bill up the Capitol steps like toilet paper to show their disdain. “Grandma’s not Shovel-Ready,” said one of their signs last week, playing off a fear the aged will see their care rationed away. Franklin D. Roosevelt rewrote the social compact with his job and retirement security and regulatory expansion, all in the jagged teeth of the Depression, then took the nation to war. He made national health insurance a second-tier priority and it eluded him. Even so, social responsibility for medicine grew. In 1930, citizens paid nearly

80 percent of the nation’s medical costs from their own pocket. Government at all levels covered a mere 14 percent, with industry and philanthropy picking up the few remaining crumbs. Insurance was barely in the picture. Federal and state programs now cover half the cost of health care purchased in the country and are expected to go over 50 percent in the next year or two, even absent Obama’s plan. By that measure, the government takeover of health care that opponents warn about is happening regardless of what’s about to happen next. Why the creep of government in health care? In part, because individualism isn’t the entire American story. The idea of watching out for each other is also in the nation’s fabric. Besides, as much as Americans hate overbearing government and higher taxes, give them a federal benefit and then just try to take it away. Today’s hot potato becomes tomorrow’s cherished check. That’s one reason government programs grow — and why Democrats dared to push for a less than popular pack-

age mere months from congressional elections, when people were telling their leaders to create jobs instead. Johnson, full of beans after his Medicare victory, realized all of this. “The doubters predicted a scandal; we gave them a success story,” he crowed a month after the law took effect, as hundreds of thousands of patients entered hospitals for treatment covered by the government and some 6 million children and needy adults began getting benefits. “Where are the doubters tonight?” he asked. “Where are the prophets of crisis and catastrophe? Well, some of them are signing their applications; some of them are mailing in their Medicare cards because they now want to share in the success of this program.” Obama can only hope for such a first-blush reception. He took on the cause of universal coverage after a campaign in which he did not promise it, intending only to secure insurance for all children and shrink the pool of uninsured adults. His health care ambition grew in office, quickly.

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Rep. Jack Kingston, R-Ga., speaks to people demonstrating against the health care bill on the U.S. Capitol steps Saturday. Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., told a reporter that as he left the Cannon House Office Building with Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., a leader of the civil rights era, some among the crowd chanted “the N-word, the N-word, 15 times.” Both Carson and Lewis are black, and Lewis spokeswoman Brenda Jones also said that it occurred.

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Bonnie Bufkin talks about her neighborhood, where a man was stabbed to death Saturday and his live-in girlfriend was arrested.

Stabbing Continued from Page A1. awakened Saturday morning by emergency lights flashing outside her home. “They didn’t bother anybody,” she said. “They pretty much keep to themselves.” She said she could recall police being called to the home only one other time in the four or five years the couple has lived in the neighborhood off U.S. 61 South, last summer. They seemed to be a “normal family” with two young school-aged children, she said. Stewart said both children were home during the fight; neither was reported injured. She said Richardson

“seemed like she was a stable person” in a nurses training program at Alcorn State University. It was not known if Lewis was employed. Police arrested Richardson at the home just before 6 a.m., Stewart said. Bufkin said the neighborhood is quiet. “This was the only problem we’ve had,” she said. Richardson was released from the Warren County Jail on a $25,000 bond. The homicide was the fourth recorded in the city in 2010; none has been reported in Warren County.

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STATE FORECAST TOday Much cooler with light rain; highs in the 40s; lows in the 30s Monday-wednesday Mostly sunny; highs in the 70s; lows in the 40s

Health care The tone was set outside the Capitol. Clogging the sidewalks and streets of Capitol Hill were at least hundreds — no official estimate was yet available — of loud, furious protesters, many of them tea party opponents of the health care overhaul. Rallies outside the Capitol are typically orderly, with speeches and well-behaved crowds. Saturday’s was different, with anger-fueled demonstrators surrounding members of Congress who walked by, yelling at them. “Kill the bill,” the largely middle-aged crowd shouted, surging toward lawmakers who crossed the street between their office buildings and the Capitol. The motorcade that carried Obama to Capitol Hill to whip up support for the bill drove past crowds waving signs that read “Stop the spending” and “Get your hands out of my pocketbook and health care.” Many booed and thrust their thumbs down as Obama rode by. As police held demonstrators back to clear areas for lawmakers outside the Capitol Obama’s speech, some protesters jeered and chanted at the officers, “You work for us.”

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“It was like going into the time machine with John Lewis,” said Carson, a large former police officer who said he wasn’t frightened but worried about the 70-year-old Lewis, who is twice his age. “He said it reminded him of another time.” Kristie Greco, spokeswoman for Democratic Whip Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., said a protester spit on Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., who is black and said police escorted the lawmakers into the Capitol. Cleaver’s office said he would decline to press charges, but Sgt. Kimberly Schneider of the U.S. Capitol Police said in an e-mail later: “We did not make any arrests today.” Clyburn, who led fellow black students in integrating South Carolina’s public facili-

ties a half century ago, called the behavior “absolutely shocking.” “I heard people saying things today that I have not heard since March 15, 1960, when I was marching to try to get off the back of the bus,” Clyburn told reporters. Inside House office buildings, protesters made their views known by visiting lawmakers’ offices and chanting at legislators walking by. Among the demonstrators was Delane Stewart, 65, of Cookeville, Tenn., who had come with her husband, Jesse. “You know what’s coming next if this happens?” she said, referring to the health bill’s passage. “They’re going to come after gun control.” Retired businessman Randy Simpson, 67, of

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Almanac Highs and Lows High/past 24 hours............. 72º Low/past 24 hours............... 45º Average temperature......... 59º Normal this date................... 59º Record low....27º before 1886 Record high............85º in 1907 Rainfall Recorded at the Vicksburg Water Plant Past 24 hours.........................N/A This month..............1.20 inches Total/year.............. 10.80 inches Normal/month......3.99 inches Normal/year........ 14.32 inches Solunar table Most active times for fish and wildlife Monday: A.M. Active..........................11:14 A.M. Most active................. 5:00 P.M. Active...........................11:43 P.M. Most active.................. 5:29 Sunrise/sunset Sunset today........................ 7:14 Sunset tomorrow............... 7:15 Sunrise tomorrow.............. 7:04

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You’ve Got Questions? Ask The Experts! W ednesda y, Mar ch 2 4 th 4-6 PM Bill Adams of Millersville, Pa., attaches signs in honor of his fallen son during a protest in Washington, D.C.

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ence to Obama — prompting moderate applause. The protesters defied orders to clear the sidewalk on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House and park police say they face charges of failure to obey a lawful order. Activist Ralph Nader told thousands who gathered in Lafayette Park across from the White House that Obama has essentially continued the policies of the Bush administration, and it was foolish to have thought otherwise. “He’s kept Guantanamo open, he’s continued to use indefinite detention,” Nader said. The only real difference, he said is that “Obama’s speeches are better.” Others were more conciliatory toward Obama. Shirley Allan of Silver Spring, Md., carried a sign that read, “Pres-

Killing of U.S. citizens in Mexico more than doubles in two years MEXICO CITY (AP) — More Americans in Mexico are falling victim to a wave of drug violence sweeping the country, a change driven home by the recent killing of a U.S. Consulate employee and her husband who were gunned down after leaving a children’s birthday party. The number of U.S. citizens killed in Mexico has more than doubled to 79 in 2009 from 35 in 2007, according to the U.S. State Department’s annual count. No figures were available for the first two months of 2010. While only some of the killings are specifically listed as “executions” or “drug-

related,” the increase in homicides appears to be related to drug battles. The annual murder rate for the estimated 500,000 American citizens in Mexico at any one time has risen — but still remains lower than in some U.S. cities: about 15 per 100,000. Baltimore’s 2009 homicide rate was 37 per 100,000 residents. American deaths make up only a tiny fraction of Mexico’s 17,900 drug-related killings since December 2006, when President Felipe Calderon launched a military-led drug war. On Saturday, a clash among armed men left eight people dead in the state of Sinaloa.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of protesters — many directing their anger squarely at President Barack Obama — marched through the nation’s capital Saturday to urge immediate withdrawal of troops from Iraq and Afghanistan. At least eight people, including activist Cindy Sheehan, were arrested by U.S. Park Police at the end of the march, after laying coffins at a fence outside the White House. Friday marked the seventh anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. “Arrest that war criminal!” Sheehan shouted outside the White House before her arrest, referring to Obama. At a rally before the march, Sheehan asked whether “the honeymoon was over with that war criminal in the White House” — an apparent refer-

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Bulldog blues march madness Saturday’s Scores • St. Mary’s 75, Villanova 68 • Baylor 76, Old Dominion 68 • Tennessee 83, Ohio 68 • Northern Iowa 69, Kansas 67 • Butler 54, Murray State 52 • Washington 82, New Mexico 64 • Kentucky 90, Wake Forest 60 • Kansas St. 84, BYU 72 Tournament roundup/B3

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WHO’S HOT CARLOS GONZALEZ Warren Central catcher had a double, triple and three RBIs in an 11-0 win over Pearl on Saturday.

SIDELINES Selig laughs off realignment talk PHOENIX (AP) — Baseball commissioner Bud Selig admitted Saturday that he has put his ideas for realignment on paper, but that’s as far as it has gone thus far. “When I am on long airport rides I will fiddle around with divisions and things,” Selig said at Maryvale Baseball Park during a spring training game between the Kansas City Royals and Milwaukee Brewers. “The one thing about it: you come up with 100 different (scenarios).” There have been reports in recent weeks that one of the subjects the 14-person special committee Selig designated four months ago was tasked with investigating, was the idea of “floating realignment.” Under the plan, teams would not be fixed to a division, but free to change divisions from year to year based on geography, payroll and their plans to contend or not. The 75-year-old Selig wasn’t ready to go that far with the possible concept just yet. “I’ve always believed in realignment and we have done a lot in the last 18 years, but we really have not discussed that subject,” he said. “It’s a subject that has been on my mind for a long time, but is there anything to report? No. There have been some stories but that is way ahead of where we are.”

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Carolina ousts MSU from NIT with last-second shot By The Associated Press STARKVILLE — Larry Drew II kept North Carolina alive in the postseason. He hit a shot over center Jarvis Varnado with 2 seconds to play to give the Tar Heels a 76-74 victory over Mississippi State on Saturday in the second round of the NIT. The 6-foot-2 point guard drove to the basket and was able to get the shot over the 6-9 Varnado, who was second in the nation this season with 4.8 blocks per game. “I saw Jarvis on my right, and I just wanted to give it a chance to go in,” Drew said. “It was all instinct. I just wanted to get a shot off.” Will Graves made a contested 3-pointer — his fourth of the game — with 31 seconds left to give the Tar Heels a 74-72 lead. Barry Stewart tied it for the Bulldogs (24-12) with two free throws, setting the stage for Drew’s game-winner. “After they hit their free throws, I told Larry just to

COLLEgE BaSkETBaLL push it,” UNC coach Roy Williams said. He did just that, sending a high-arcing, left-hander over Varnado, the NCAA’s career blocks leader. Mississippi State was only able to get off a halfcourt heave at the final buzzer. It was well off the mark, sending the crowd of 9,471 home stunned. “It was coming at me. I knew he was going to take the shot, and just give credit to him for making a good layup,” Varnado said. “The ball just didn’t fall our way. He stretched it out and put it over my head.” North Carolina (18-16), which rebounded from a 12-point deficit in the opening minutes of the game, will face UAB in the quarterfinals on Tuesday. “Needless to say, we feel very fortunate. We were very lucky, and this has been the See MSU, Page B3.

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North Carolina guard Larry Drew II (11) forces a layup past Mississippi State forward Jarvis Varnado in the final seconds of Satur-

day’s NIT game in Starkville. The shot was good, and it gave North Carolina a 76-74 victory over the Bulldogs.

Top-seeded Kansas sent packing By The Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY — Leading by one against the colossus of the bracket, Ali Farokhmanesh stood at the 3-point line, no one around. The prudent play? Pull it out, burn some clock. Not a chance. Taking his shot at history, Farokhmanesh let fly from the wing. Swish! The biggest upset in a tournament full of them was done. Northern Iowa had taken down mighty Kansas. Playing with poise down

the stretch and getting another big 3-pointer from Farokhmanesh, Northern Iowa pulled off one of the biggest NCAA upsets in years by knocking No. 1 overall seed Kansas from the bracket with a program-defining 69-67 win on Saturday. “If anybody’s going to shoot that shot, I want it to be Ali,” Northern Iowa’s Jake Koch said. This year’s NCAA Tournament has been defined by its upsets. Eight double-digit seeds moved through the bracket in the first round.

No. 10 Saint Mary’s beat Villanova on Saturday and No. 11 Washington shoved aside New Mexico. This was the biggest shocker of all. Winning the tempo tugof-war, ninth-seeded Northern Iowa (30-4) grounded the high-flying Jayhawks with in-their-jersey defense, then withstood a furious rally to become the first team to beat a No. 1 seed in the second round since UAB and Alabama did it to Kentucky and Stanford in 2004. See Kansas, Page B3.

Gators take two at home

Vikings finish week with shutout of Pearl By Jeff Byrd jbyrd@vicksburgpost.com

By Jeff Byrd jbyrd@vicksburgpost.com Vicksburg got plenty of good pitching, timely hits and some stellar defense in the outfield to bag two wins Saturday. The Gators opened the day with a 3-0, walk-off win against Pearl, then beat Lawrence County 7-3. Lawrence County (9-2) had won nine of its last 10 games, but the Gators (7-6) put together a two-out, fiverun rally in the bottom of the fourth to take control. “We got some big hits, some big two-out hits, and no question about it, they came against a really good team,” Vicksburg coach Jamie Creel said. “I told them if we played anything like we did in the first game with Pearl, we would get run out of here. And Lawrence County comes in and gets two quick runs and I think that helped set a tempo for us.” Vicksburg erased the Cougars’ 2-0 lead by getting two runs in the bottom of the first. Lamar Anthony singled and then came around to

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Kansas forward Marcus Morris, left, and center Markieff Morris sit in the locker room after their 69-67 loss to Northern Iowa in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday.

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Vicksburg’s Jonathan Clay (10) tries to turn a double play as Pearl’s Toler Robinson (4) slides into second and Phillip Harvey (30) runs down the first base line during Saturday’s game at Bazinsky Field. More photos/www.vicksburgpost.com score when Jonathan Clay’s single was booted in left field. With one out and two on, Taylor Brocato began a great day at the plate with an RBI single to left to tie the game. Brocato, the Gators’ catcher was 4-for-4 with three singles, a double and

three RBIs. Brocato, who had a grand slam to beat Brandon and two doubles in a win over Cullman, Ala., earlier this season, said he’s surprised by his hot bat. See VHS, Page B4.

Warren Central bookended its week with shutouts. Blake Jobe threw six strong innings Saturday, and Carlos Gonzalez drove in three runs with a pair of extra-base hits as the Vikings blasted Pearl 11-0 Saturday at Bazinsky Field. The Vikings began the week with a 2-0 shutout of Father Ryan on Monday at the Big Blue Tournament in Madison. By going 3-2 for the week, Warren Central evened its season record at 7-7 as it heads back into Division 4-6A play this week against Clinton. “I like we where are, going back into division play this week against Clinton.” WC coach Josh Abraham said. “I think we’re ready. We got a good performance today from Blake. It was good to see him pitch with confidence. He got ahead and was able to finish off their hitters.” Jobe scattered five hits over six innings and struck out five. “I just had it today,” Jobe said. Jobe got some help both from his defense and offense. The infield turned a key

pREp BaSEBaLL double play in the first, the only inning Pearl had more than one hit. Gonzalez, Warren Central’s catcher, threw out a runner at second following a leadoff hit in the fourth inning. Gonzalez also had a big day at the plate. He stroked an RBI triple to cap a four-run first inning to spot Jobe a 4-0 lead. Gonzalez came back with a two-run double in the sixth to make it 11-0 The Vikings had 11 hits. Dylan Wooten had three singles and three RBIs. His single in the first scored Jimmie Elliott and then on the throw home, Wooten broke to second. The catcher’s relay throw sailed into center, allowing both Beau Wallace and Wooten to score. Gonzalez then followed with his triple and later scored on a single by Clayton Ashley. Wallace had an RBI double in the second, and then the Vikings scored six runs in the sixth to finish it by the mercy rule. Colby Key had a double and Dee White an RBI single, while Wooten followed with a two-run single and Gonzalez delivered his two-run double to end it.

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from staff & AP reports

Golf Furyk pulls away for Transitions lead PALM HARBOR, Fla. — Two straight birdies allowed Jim Furyk to pull away from the pack. Eighteen holes is what stands in the way of ending his longest stretch without a victory since he was a rookie. Furyk played bogey-free Saturday with a round almost as flawless as the Florida weather, finishing off a 4-under 67 to build a three-shot lead at the Transitions Championship as he tries to win for the first time since the 2007 Canadian Open. Furyk was at 11-under 202, with a strong group of contenders behind him. Defending champion Retief Goosen birdied the last hole of a roller-coaster round that gave him a 1-under 70, part of a four-way tie for second.

NASCAR Wilson wins Bristol Legends exhibition BRISTOL, Tenn. — Rick Wilson passed Phil Parsons with two laps to go to outlast 11 other retired NASCAR drivers Saturday in a nonsanctioned exhibition race organized by Bristol Motor Speedway. Wilson, best known as the driver who took over the No. 43 following Richard Petty’s 1992 retirement, dominated the race but lost the lead late to Parsons. Wilson passed Parsons shortly after a restart following a lengthy red-flag for a frightening accident between Charlie Glotzbach and Larry Pearson.

flashback

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS March 21 1893 — The first women’s collegiate basketball game is played at Smith College in Northampton, Mass. In this game, each basket is worth one point and the freshman class beats the sophomore class 5-4. The game takes place behind locked doors and men are prohibited from watching. 1953 — Rookie Bob Cousy sets an NBA record with 50 points and leads the Boston Celtics to a 111-105 victory over the Syracuse Nationals in a quadruple overtime playoff game. Cousy scores 30 of his points from the foul line. 1959 — California edges West Virginia 71-70 for the NCAA basketball championship. Jerry West scores 28 points for West Virginia. 1964 — UCLA caps a 30-0 season with a 98-83 victory over Duke in the NCAA basketball championship game.

Spring Training

Saturday’s Games Boston 6, Baltimore (ss) 0 Minnesota 6, Tampa Bay 2 Toronto 7, Atlanta 6, 10 innings Houston 8, N.Y. Yankees 6 Baltimore (ss) 5, Pittsburgh 2 Florida 5, Washington 3 Detroit 3, Philadelphia 0 St. Louis 6, N.Y. Mets 5 Milwaukee 1, Kansas City (ss) 0 San Diego (ss) 4, Chicago White Sox 1 Seattle 4, Arizona 0 Chicago Cubs (ss) 4, Kansas City (ss) 0 L.A. Dodgers (ss) 5, Texas 4 Cleveland 12, Oakland (ss) 4 San Francisco 6, Cincinnati 0 Oakland (ss) 7, Chicago Cubs (ss) 4 Colorado 11, L.A. Angels 10 San Diego (ss) vs L.A. Dodgers (ss), (n) Today’s Games Washington vs Florida, 12:05 p.m. Houston (ss) vs Boston (ss), 12:05 p.m. Tampa Bay (ss) vs Minnesota, 12:05 p.m. Detroit vs N.Y. Yankees, 12:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets vs Houston (ss), 12:05 p.m. Boston (ss) vs Toronto, 12:05 p.m. St. Louis vs Atlanta, 12:05 p.m. Tampa Bay (ss) vs Pittsburgh, 12:05 p.m. Baltimore vs Philadelphia, 12:05 p.m. Seattle vs L.A. Angels, 3:05 p.m. Texas vs San Diego, 3:05 p.m. Cincinnati (ss) vs Oakland, 3:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati (ss), 3:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox vs Milwaukee, 3:05 p.m. Colorado vs Kansas City, 3:05 p.m. San Francisco vs Arizona, 3:05 p.m. Cleveland vs L.A. Dodgers, 3:05 p.m. Monday’s Games Boston (ss) vs St. Louis (ss), 12:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets vs Washington, 12:05 p.m. Tampa Bay vs Boston (ss), 12:05 p.m. Detroit vs Toronto, 12:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees vs Philadelphia, 12:05 p.m. St. Louis (ss) vs Houston, 12:05 p.m. Oakland vs Seattle, 3:05 p.m. Texas vs San Francisco, 3:05 p.m. L.A. Angels vs L.A. Dodgers (ss), 3:05 p.m. San Diego vs Arizona, 3:05 p.m. Cleveland vs Chicago Cubs, 3:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox vs Kansas City, 3:05 p.m. Colorado vs Cincinnati, 3:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (ss) vs Milwaukee, 3:05 p.m.

college baseball Southeastern Conference East

Team Overall SEC Florida............................15-3................................2-0 South Carolina..............15-4................................2-0 Vanderbilt......................15-4................................0-2 Kentucky........................14-5...............................0-2 Tennessee.....................10-9................................0-2 Georgia..........................8-11................................0-2

West

Team Overall SEC Alabama........................16-1................................2-0 Ole Miss.......................15-4................................2-0 Auburn...........................13-5................................2-0 Arkansas........................13-4................................1-1 LSU................................15-3................................1-1 Mississippi St..............11-8................................0-2 Saturday’s Games Ole Miss 7, Kentucky 6 Auburn 4, Georgia 3 South Carolina 10, Tennessee 7 Alabama 8, Vanderbilt 2 LSU 8, Arkansas 7 Florida 5, Mississippi St. 4 Today’s Games Ole Miss at Kentucky, Noon Mississippi St. at Florida, Noon Tennessee at South Carolina, 12:30 p.m. Arkansas at LSU, 1 p.m. Auburn at Georgia, 1 p.m. Vanderbilt at Alabama, 2 p.m. ———

Conference USA

Team Overall C-USA Tulane............................14-6................................0-0 Southern Miss.............13-5................................0-0 Central Florida...............12-8................................0-0 Rice...............................11-9................................0-0 East Carolina.................10-8................................0-0 UAB...............................9-7..................................0-0 Houston.........................9-8..................................0-0 Memphis........................8-11................................0-0 Marshall.........................7-9..................................0-0 Friday’s Late Games Memphis 17, Tennessee Tech 12 Arizona St. 10, Houston 1 Saturday’s Games Lemoyne 12, Marshall 3, 1st game Lemoyne 7, Marshall 2, 2nd game Memphis 6, Tennessee Tech 1 East Carolina, 11, Monmouth 4 Tulane 9, Saint Mary’s 6 UAB 8, Western Illinois 7 Central Florida 6, Presbyterian 1 San Diego 6, Rice 5, 10 innings Southern Miss 15, Louisiana Tech 7 Arizona State 6, Houston 0 Today’s Games Lemoyne at Marshall, 10 a.m. Monmouth at East Carolina, Noon Saint Mary’s at Tulane, 1 p.m. Southern Miss at Louisiana Tech, 1 p.m. Tennessee Tech at Memphis, 1 p.m. Western Illinois at UAB, 1 p.m. Rice at San Diego, 2 p.m. Houston at Arizona St., 3 p.m.

Mississippi college schedule

Saturday’s Games Ole Miss 7, Kentucky 6 Delta St. 19, Christian Bros. 3, 1st game Delta St. 19, Christian Bros. 0, 2nd game Alcorn St. 6, Alabama A&M 5, 1st game Alcorn St. 19, Alabama A&M 9, 2nd game Millsaps 15, Hendrix College 3 William Carey 5, Loyola-N.O. 3, 1st game William Carey 8, Loyola-N.O. 6, 2nd game Belhaven 3, Mobile 0, 1st game Belhaven 16, Mobile 6, 2nd game Florida 5, Mississippi St. 4 UT-Dallas at Mississippi College, ppd., rain Southern Miss at Louisiana Tech, (n) Today’s Games Ole Miss at Kentucky, Noon Mississippi St. at Florida, Noon UT-Dallas at Mississippi College, 1 p.m. Delta St. at Christian Bros., 1 p.m. Alabama St. at Miss. Valley St., 1 p.m. Alabama A&M at Alcorn St., 1 p.m. Millsaps at Hendrix College, 1 p.m. Southern Miss at Louisiana Tech, 1 p.m.

prep baseball VICKSBURG 3, PEARL 0

Pearl..........................................000 000 0 — 0 4 1 Vicksburg.................................000 000 3 — 3 5 1 WP-Jacob Thomas (3-1). HR-Justin Pettway (V).

VICKSBURG 7, LAWRENCE COUNTY 3

Lawrence County....................200 001 0 — 3 5 3 Vicksburg...............................200 500 x — 7 11 2 WP-Cameron Cooksey (2-1), LP-Willie Buckley HR-Cody Waddell (V). 2B-Taylor Brocato (V), Buckley (LC). Multiple hits-Brocato (V) 4, Lamar Anthony (V) 2, Waddell (V) 2, Buckley (LC) 2, Dylan Lea (LC) 2.

WARREN CENTRAL 11, PEARL 0

Warren Central........................410 006 — 11 11 2 Pearl..........................................000 000 — 0 5 3 WP-Blake Jobe, LP-Jake Neal. 2B-Colby Key (WC), Carlos Gonzalez (WC), Beau

Wallace (WC. 3B-Gonzalez (WC). Multiple hitsDylan Wooten (WC) 3, Gonzalez (WC) 2, Clayton Ashley (WC) 2. Taylor Harris (P) 2.

nba EASTERN CONFERENCE

W y-Cleveland....................55 x-Orlando.......................49 d-Boston........................45 Atlanta...........................44 Milwaukee......................38 Miami.............................36 Charlotte........................35 Toronto..........................34 Chicago.........................32 New York.......................25 Philadelphia...................24 Detroit............................23 Indiana...........................23 Washington....................21 New Jersey...................7

L 15 21 24 24 30 34 34 34 37 44 46 46 46 46 62

Pct .786 .700 .652 .647 .559 .514 .507 .500 .464 .362 .343 .333 .333 .313 .101

GB — 6 9 1/2 10 16 19 19 1/2 20 22 1/2 29 1/2 31 31 1/2 31 1/2 32 1/2 47 1/2

WESTERN CONFERENCE

W L Pct GB x-L.A. Lakers.................51 18 .739 — d-Denver........................47 23 .671 4 1/2 d-Dallas.........................46 23 .667 5 Utah...............................45 25 .643 6 1/2 Oklahoma City...............42 25 .627 8 Phoenix..........................43 26 .623 8 San Antonio...................41 26 .612 9 Portland.........................42 28 .600 9 1/2 Memphis........................37 33 .529 14 1/2 Houston.........................35 32 .522 15 New Orleans.................33 38 .465 19 L.A. Clippers..................26 43 .377 25 Sacramento...................23 46 .333 28 Golden State.................19 50 .275 32 Minnesota......................14 56 .200 37 1/2 d-division leader x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division ——— Friday’s Late Games Portland 76, Washington 74 Phoenix 110, Utah 100 L.A. Lakers 104, Minnesota 96 Saturday’s Games Chicago 98, Philadelphia 84 Toronto 100, New Jersey 90 Miami 77, Charlotte 71 Memphis 123, Golden State 107 Milwaukee 102, Denver 97 Utah 106, New Orleans 86 Boston 102, Dallas 93 Today’s Games Houston at New York, Noon Oklahoma City at Indiana, 1:30 p.m. Sacramento at L.A. Clippers, 2:30 p.m. Detroit at Cleveland, 5 p.m. San Antonio at Atlanta, 7 p.m. Washington at L.A. Lakers, 8:30 p.m. Portland at Phoenix, 9:30 p.m. Monday’s Games Orlando at Philadelphia, 6 p.m. Miami at New Jersey, 6:30 p.m. Houston at Chicago, 7 p.m. Atlanta at Milwaukee, 7 p.m. Toronto at Minnesota, 7 p.m. Dallas at New Orleans, 7 p.m. San Antonio at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m. Boston at Utah, 8 p.m. Memphis at Sacramento, 9 p.m. Phoenix at Golden State, 9:30 p.m.

college basketball NCAA Tournament EAST REGIONAL

Second Round Saturday Kentucky 90, Wake Forest 60 Washington 82, New Mexico 64 Today West Virginia vs. Missouri, 1:50 p.m. Wisconsin vs. Cornell, 1:50 p.m. Semifinals March 25 Kentucky vs. Wisconsin-Cornell winner West Virginia-Missouri winner vs. Washington

SOUTH REGIONAL

Second Round Saturday Saint Mary’s, Calif. 75, Villanova 68 Baylor 76, Old Dominion 68 Today Purdue vs. Texas A&M, 4 p.m. Duke vs. California, 4:20 p.m. Semifinals March 26 Duke-Cal winner vs. Purdue-Texas A&M winner Saint Mary’s, Calif. vs. Baylor

MIDWEST REGIONAL

Second Round Saturday Tennessee 83, Ohio 68 Northern Iowa 69, Kansas 67 Today Ohio State vs. Georgia Tech, 1:20 p.m. Maryland vs. Michigan State, 1:30 p.m. Semifinals March 26 Northern Iowa vs. Maryland—Michigan St. winner Ohio State-Georgia Tech winner vs. Tennessee

WEST REGIONAL

Second Round Saturday Kansas State 84, BYU 72 Butler 54, Murray State 52 Today Syracuse (29-4) vs. Gonzaga (27-6), 11:10 a.m. Pittsburgh (25-8) vs. Xavier (25-8), 3:50 p.m. Semifinals March 25 Syracuse-Gonzaga winner vs. Butler Kansas State vs. Pittsburgh-Xavier winner

National Invitation Tournament Second Round

Friday Ole Miss 90, Memphis 81 Saturday North Carolina 76, Mississippi State 74 Texas Tech 69, Jacksonville 64 UAB 72, N.C. State 52 Monday Nevada (21-12) at Rhode Island (24-9), 5 p.m. Connecticut (18-15) at Virginia Tech (24-8), 6 p.m. Kent State (24-9) at Illinois (20-14), 7 p.m. Dayton (21-12) at Cincinnati (19-15), 8 p.m.

Quarterfinals

Tuesday Texas Tech (19-15) at Ole Miss (23-10), 6 p.m. North Carolina (18-16) vs. UAB (25-8), 8 p.m. Illinois-Kent State winner vs. Dayton-Cincinnati winner, TBA Virginia Tech-Connecticut winner vs. NevadaRhode Island winner, TBA

NORTH CAROLINA 76, MISSISSIPPI STATE 74

NORTH CAROLINA (18-16) Thompson 4-8 0-0 8, Henson 6-11 0-0 12, Ginyard 3-7 0-2 6, Drew II 2-5 0-0 5, Graves 6-10 1-1 17, Strickland 3-4 2-3 8, McDonald 3-8 1-1 7, Watts 0-1 0-0 0, T.Wear 2-5 2-2 6, Zeller 3-7 1-1 7. Totals 32-66 7-10 76. MISSISSIPPI ST. (24-12) Augustus 2-4 0-1 4, Varnado 5-9 4-5 14, Johnson 4-11 1-2 13, Bost 4-10 3-4 14, Stewart 5-13 5-7 18, Osby 1-2 0-0 2, Benock 0-2 0-0 0, Turner 3-7 2-2 9, Lewis 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 24-58 15-21 74. Halftime—North Carolina 36-33. 3-Point Goals—North Carolina 5-14 (Graves 4-6, Drew II 1-3, McDonald 0-2, Ginyard 0-3), Mississippi St. 11-29 (Johnson 4-6, Stewart 3-7, Bost

The Vicksburg Post

3-9, Turner 1-4, Augustus 0-1, Benock 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—North Carolina 41 (Henson 8), Mississippi St. 32 (Varnado 7). Assists—North Carolina 17 (Drew II 6), Mississippi St. 12 (Bost 4). Total Fouls—North Carolina 19, Mississippi St. 12. A—9,471.

women’s basketball NCAA Women’s Tournament DAYTON REGIONAL

First Round Saturday St. John’s 65, Princeton 47 Florida State 75, Louisiana Tech 61 Today Ohio State vs. St. Francis, Pa. , 11:06 a.m. Connecticut vs. Southern U. , 11:16 a.m. Mississippi St. vs. Middle Tennessee, 1:40 p.m. Temple vs. James Madison, 1:50 p.m. Virginia vs. Wisconsin-Green Bay, 6:21 p.m. Iowa State vs. Lehigh, 8:50 p.m. Second Round Monday St. John’s at Florida State, 6 p.m.

MEMPHIS REGIONAL

First Round Saturday LSU 60, Hartford 39 Duke 72, Hampton 37 Tennessee 75, Austin Peay 42 Dayton 67, TCU 66 Georgetown 62, Marist 42 Baylor 69, Fresno State 55 Today Texas vs. San Diego State, 6:11 p.m. West Virginia vs. Lamar, 8:55 p.m. Second Round Monday Dayton at Tennessee, 6 p.m. LSU at Duke, 6 p.m. Georgetown vs. Baylor-Fresno State winner, TBA

SACRAMENTO REGIONAL

First Round Saturday Texas A&M 84, Portland State 53 Oklahoma State 70, Chattanooga 63 Iowa 70, Rutgers 63 Gonzaga 82, North Carolina 76 Georgia 64, Tulane 59 Stanford 79, UC Riverside 47 Today Vanderbilt vs. DePaul, 11:11 a.m. Xavier vs. ETSU, 1:45 p.m. Second Round Monday Oklahoma State vs. Georgia-Tulane winner, TBA Iowa vs. Stanford-UC Riverside winner, TBA Texas A&M vs. Gonzaga-N. Carolina winner, TBA

KANSAS CITY REGIONAL

First Round Saturday Michigan State 72, Bowling Green 62 Kentucky 83, Liberty 77 Today Wisconsin vs. Vermont, 11:21 a.m. Notre Dame vs. Cleveland State, 1:50 p.m. Nebraska vs. Northern Iowa, 6:06 p.m. Georgia Tech vs. Arkansas-Little Rock, 6:16 p.m. UCLA vs. North Carolina State, 8:40 p.m. Oklahoma vs. South Dakota State, 8:50 p.m. Second Round Monday Michigan State at Kentucky, 6 p.m.

nhl EASTERN CONFERENCE

GP W L OT Pts GF GA y-Washington...72 48 14 10 106 283 203 d-Pittsburgh.....72 42 24 6 90 224 205 d-Buffalo..........70 38 22 10 86 195 177 New Jersey.....71 42 25 4 88 189 169 Philadelphia.....71 37 29 5 79 211 196 Ottawa.............72 37 30 5 79 194 212 Montreal...........72 36 29 7 79 196 198 Boston.............70 31 27 12 74 174 180 Atlanta.............71 31 29 11 73 215 229 N.Y. Rangers...71 31 31 9 71 185 195 Carolina...........71 30 33 8 68 198 221 N.Y. Islanders..71 29 32 10 68 189 221 Tampa Bay......71 28 31 12 68 186 220 Florida..............70 28 31 11 67 181 207 Toronto............72 26 34 12 64 192 238 WESTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF GA d-Chicago........70 45 19 6 96 230 174 d-San Jose......71 43 18 10 96 231 187 d-Vancouver....71 44 24 3 91 233 183 Phoenix............71 44 22 5 93 193 173 Nashville..........72 41 26 5 87 203 201 Colorado..........70 40 24 6 86 211 185 Los Angeles....69 40 24 5 85 206 185 Detroit..............70 34 23 13 81 189 189 Calgary............71 36 26 9 81 181 177 St. Louis..........71 34 28 9 77 194 196 Dallas...............71 31 27 13 75 206 227 Anaheim..........70 33 29 8 74 198 215 Minnesota........71 34 31 6 74 194 208 Columbus........72 29 31 12 70 187 229 Edmonton........71 22 42 7 51 179 247 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. d-division leader y-clinched division Saturday’s Games Toronto 3, Montreal 2, SO Carolina 3, Pittsburgh 2, OT Dallas 5, Ottawa 4 St. Louis 1, New Jersey 0 Atlanta 5, Philadelphia 2 Buffalo 3, Florida 1 Washington 3, Tampa Bay 1 Nashville 1, Columbus 0, OT Chicago at Phoenix, (n) Detroit at Vancouver, (n) N.Y. Islanders at Los Angeles, (n) Today’s Games N.Y. Rangers at Boston, 11:30 a.m. Calgary at Minnesota, 2 p.m. Buffalo at Carolina, 4 p.m. Tampa Bay at Florida, 4 p.m. Nashville at St. Louis, 5 p.m. Atlanta at Philadelphia, 6 p.m. Phoenix at Dallas, 6 p.m. San Jose at Edmonton, 7 p.m. Colorado at Anaheim, 7 p.m. Monday’s Games Pittsburgh at Detroit, 6 p.m. Ottawa at Montreal, 6:30 p.m. Colorado at Los Angeles, 9:30 p.m.

nascar Sprint Cup Food City 500 Lineup After Friday qualifying; race today At Bristol Motor Speedway Bristol, Tenn. Lap length: .533 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (20) Joey Logano, Toyota, 124.63. 2. (2) Kurt Busch, Dodge, 123.857. 3. (66) Dave Blaney, Toyota, 123.849. 4. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 123.818. 5. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 123.698. 6. (42) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 123.626. 7. (17) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 123.499. 8. (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, 123.403. 9. (47) Marcos Ambrose, Toyota, 123.308. 10. (00) David Reutimann, Toyota, 123.269. 11. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 123.245. 12. (98) Paul Menard, Ford, 123.166. 13. (5) Mark Martin, Chevrolet, 123.103. 14. (31) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 122.929. 15. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 122.905. 16. (38) David Gilliland, Ford, 122.898.

17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43.

(1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 122.89. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 122.89. (56) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 122.803. (78) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, 122.787. (39) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 122.701. (77) Sam Hornish Jr., Dodge, 122.631. (43) AJ Allmendinger, Ford, 122.537. (9) Kasey Kahne, Ford, 122.411. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 122.388. (33) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, 122.341. (09) Aric Almirola, Chevrolet, 122.232. (83) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 122.209. (82) Scott Speed, Toyota, 122.131. (6) David Ragan, Ford, 121.96. (26) David Stremme, Ford, 121.574. (7) Robby Gordon, Toyota, 121.551. (29) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 121.505. (90) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 121.267. (87) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, 121.19. (12) Brad Keselowski, Dodge, 121.129. (19) Elliott Sadler, Ford, 121.106. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 121.098. (55) Michael Waltrip, Toyota, 121.075. (46) Terry Cook, Dodge, 121.06. (34) Travis Kvapil, Ford, 120.923. (37) Kevin Conway, Ford, Owner Points. (71) Bobby Labonte, Chevy, Past champion.

Nationwide Series Scotts Turf Builder 300 Results

Saturday At Bristol Motor Speedway Bristol, Tenn. Lap length: .533 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (30) Justin Allgaier, Dodge, 300 laps, 119.6 rating, 190 points. 2. (1) Brad Keselowski, Dodge, 300, 131.8, 180. 3. (6) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 300, 128.4, 170. 4. (4) Carl Edwards, Ford, 300, 117.5, 165. 5. (13) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 300, 104.2, 155. 6. (5) Greg Biffle, Ford, 300, 115.4, 155. 7. (8) Reed Sorenson, Toyota, 300, 98.1, 146. 8. (41) Mike Bliss, Chevrolet, 300, 83.7, 142. 9. (10) Jason Leffler, Toyota, 300, 94.1, 143. 10. (19) Scott Wimmer, Chevrolet, 300, 91.4, 139. 11. (28) Paul Menard, Ford, 300, 84.1, 130. 12. (3) Kelly Bires, Chevrolet, 300, 89.1, 127. 13. (27) Scott Lagasse Jr., Ford, 300, 74.5, 124. 14. (2) Joey Logano, Toyota, 300, 100.3, 126. 15. (17) Willie Allen, Chevrolet, 300, 68.4, 118. 16. (11) Joe Nemechek, Chevrolet, 300, 65, 115. 17. (35) Mike Wallace, Chevrolet, 300, 62.6, 112. 18. (40) Michael McDowell, Dodge, 300, 55, 109. 19. (31) Kenny Wallace, Chevy, 298, 47.6, 106. 20. (38) Michael Annett, Toyota, 298, 67.8, 103. 21. (26) Andy Ponstein, Chevrolet, 296, 43.3, 100. 22. (25) Tony Raines, Chevrolet, 295, 55.3, 97. 23. (32) Josh Wise, Ford, 295, 46.1, 94. 24. (42) Eric McClure, Ford, 294, 38.1, 91. 25. (24) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 267, 67.8, 93. 26. (14) John Wes Townley, Chevrolet, accident, 265, 69.5, 85. 27. (36) Jason Keller, accident, 265, 46.4, 82. 28. (43) Derrike Cope, Dodge, 259, 42, 79. 29. (23) Brian Scott, Toyota, 256, 67.9, 76. 30. (18) Trevor Bayne, Toyota, 244, 69.9, 73. 31. (37) Coleman Pressley, Chevrolet, accident, 227, 60.5, 70. 32. (7) Kasey Kahne, accident, 188, 101, 72. 33. (22) Brendan Gaughan, accident, 186, 80, 64. 34. (15) Shelby Howard, accident, 185, 50.7, 61. 35. (34) Morgan Shepherd, Chevrolet, handling, 160, 31.8, 58. 36. (12) James Buescher, accident, 109, 34.4, 55. 37. (20) Colin Braun, Ford, accident, 89, 62.9, 52. 38. (9) Steve Wallace, accident, 89, 66, 49. 39. (39) Brian Keselowski, accident, 29, 39.5, 46. 40. (21) Kevin Lepage, transmission, 23, 30.4, 43. 41. (16) Danny O’Quinn Jr., brakes, 21, 36, 40. 42. (29) David Gilliland, brakes, 16, 33.4, 37. 43. (33) Johnny Chapman, rear end, 3, 29.8, 34. ——— Race Statistics Average Speed of Race Winner: 76.609 mph. Time of Race: 2 hours, 5 minutes, 14 seconds. Margin of Victory: 0.178 seconds. Caution Flags: 11 for 61 laps. Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Led, Laps Led): Bra.Keselowski, 2 times for 72 laps; K.Busch, 2 times for 59 laps; G.Biffle, 1 time for 44 laps; J.Allgaier, 1 time for 27 laps; C.Edwards, 1 time for 24 laps; K.Kahne, 2 times for 22 laps; S.Wimmer, 1 time for 21 laps; J.Logano, 1 time for 21 laps; J.Leffler, 1 time for 6 laps; R.Stenhouse Jr., 1 time for 4 laps. ———

Point standings 1. Carl Edwards.................................................. 670 2. Brad Keselowski............................................ 644 3. Justin Allgaier................................................ 639 4. Kyle Busch..................................................... 594 5. Kevin Harvick................................................. 569 6. Greg Biffle...................................................... 563 7. Paul Menard.................................................. 528 8. Steve Wallace................................................ 472 9. Mike Wallace................................................. 458 10. Brian Vickers................................................ 457

transactions BASEBALL American League

BOSTON RED SOX—Agreed to terms with LHP Alan Embree on a minor league contract. Optioned LHP Felix Doubront and C Mark Wagner to Pawtucket (IL). Reassigned INF Gil Velazquez to their minor league camp. CLEVELAND INDIANS—Optioned INF Wes Hodges and INF Jason Donald to Columbus (IL). Reassigned INF Lonnie Chisenhall to their minor league camp. DETROIT TIGERS—Optioned RHP Alfredo Figaro to Toledo (IL). Assigned RHP Cody Satterwhite, LHP Andy Oliver, C Mike Rabelo, INF Kory Casto and INF Gustavo Nunez to their minor league camp.

LOTTERY Sunday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 9-3-7 La. Pick 4: 0-2-5-4 Monday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 3-3-6 La. Pick 4: 7-7-6-1 Tuesday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 8-4-4 La. Pick 4: 6-9-8-7 Wednesday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 9-1-1 La. Pick 4: 7-5-8-2 Easy 5: 6-7-15-17-34 La. Lotto: 2-12-25-36-37-38 Powerball: 24-26-45-48-55 Powerball: 8; Power Play: 2 Thursday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 7-7-1 La. Pick 4: 1-7-5-5 Friday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 7-2-5 La. Pick 4: 5-7-8-2 Saturday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 8-9-2 La. Pick 4: 0-8-7-6 Easy 5: 14-18-22-30-37 La. Lotto: 6-7-16-17-18-28 Powerball: 9-36-39-44-45 Powerball: 9; Power play: 2

Sunday, March 21, 2010

The Vicksburg Post

Lady Bulldogs try not to look ahead PITTSBURGH (AP) — When the NCAA women’s pairings were announced, Ohio State couldn’t help but look far down its Dayton Regional bracket and see unbeaten and top-ranked Connecticut. Sigh. About the same time, Mississippi State couldn’t help but glance one game down the same bracket and see Ohio State. Again. Second-seeded Ohio State was rewarded for its 30-4 season with a relatively short trip to Pittsburgh for its first two tournament games, unless 15th-seeded St. Francis somehow pulls off one of the biggest upsets in tournament history by winning Sunday. And if seventh-seeded Mississippi State eliminates 10thseeded Middle Tennessee State and national scoring leader Alysha Clark, the Lady Bulldogs would meet Ohio State in the tournament for the second successive season. Plenty of incentive there. The key, of course, is not looking ahead, as tempting as it may be. “It’s definitely hard, but if we focus on what’s at hand, you won’t see them (the Huskies) so you’ve really got to focus,” Buckeyes guard Samantha Prahalis said. After all, backup guard Shavelle Little said, it’s only

Florida State puts Tech out of tourney By The Associated Press

wOmen’s baskeTball On TV 1:40 p.m. ESPN Mississippi State vs. Middle Tennessee what the Buckeyes have been playing for all season, the chance to beat the team that supposedly can’t be beaten. Ohio State, No. 8 in the AP poll, is the only nationally ranked team in the four-team Pittsburgh field. “It’s important for us to play hard and play with a lot of intensity,” Little said. “We’ve played all season to get to this point. My first year (in 2007) we lost to Marist, so that shows you right there. It doesn’t matter where you’re seeded, you’ve got to go out and play. Everybody at this point is really good.” Ohio State’s Jantel Lavender, the Big Ten player of the year, averages 21.4 points and 10.2 rebounds, but won’t be the leading scorer on the floor today — that’s Clark, who averages 27.5 points. The 5-foot-10 Clark put on a remarkable performance by scoring 132 points during the Blue Raiders’ three Sun Belt Conference victories —

The associaTed press

Mississippi State’s Danielle Rector shoots during practice Saturday. Mississippi State plays Middle Tennessee in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Tournament today. 40 against North Texas, 44 against Western Kentucky and 48 against Arkansas-Little Rock during her team’s 16th consecutive victory. Tennessee coach Pat Summitt was so impressed by Clark earlier this season, she said, “They have a gold mine in that player.” Last year, the Blue Raiders nearly pulled off an NCAA upset of Michigan State, losing 60-59 in East Lansing. At least

this time, they’ll get to play a power conference school on a neutral court. Mississippi State starts four seniors, all of whom are eager for another chance at Ohio State. The Lady Bulldogs led the Buckeyes 58-54 with 6:43 to play last year in Columbus, but didn’t score again while losing 64-58. Alexis Rack leads Mississippi State with a 17.7 scoring average.

Jacinta Monroe was sure she’d drawn a charge. Shanavia Dowdell was sure it was a blocking foul. Monroe got the call. Florida State got the break. And thanks largely to that one play, the Seminoles advanced in the NCAA Women’s Tournament. Monroe and Courtney Ward each scored 16 points, and third-seeded Florida State clamped down defensively in the second half to escape with a 75-61 win over 14th-seeded Louisiana Tech on Saturday. “I wish it wasn’t this compelling,” Florida State coach Sue Semrau said. Chasity Clayton and Alexa Deluzio each added 10 points for Florida State (27-5), which will play St. John’s in the second round of the Dayton Regional on Monday night. Dowdell scored 22 of her 28 points in the first half, and Jasmine Bendolph added 11 for Louisiana Tech (23-9), which was back in the NCAAs for the first time since 2006 and led by nine after 15 minutes. The highlights stopped there for Teresa Weatherspoon’s club, which shot 5-for-30 after halftime. “This group of ladies have battled all year long, have battled many adversities that no

one would ever imagine that this team has gone through behind closed doors, but yet still went between the four lines and performed,” Weatherspoon said. “You can’t ask for more than that.” The other traditional Louisiana powerhouse in the tournament, LSU, had a much easier time in the first round. LaSondra Barrett scored 20 points and LSU used a quick 17-0 run to beat Hartford 60-39 in the Memphis Regional. Courtney Jones and Allison Hightower each added 10 for the seventh-seeded Tigers (219), who were never challenged after their early spurt and led by as many as 29 points. It marked the 12th straight year that the Tigers have won at least one tournament game. LSU came into the game as one of the nation’s stingiest scoring defenses and held Hartford (27-5) to 30 percent shooting while forcing 17 turnovers. “Every time Hartford made a run at us, I thought our kids did a great job of responding to the run and answering the call,” LSU coach Van Chancellor said. “Our defense was pretty good today. That’s the best it’s been in a while.” LSU advanced to play the Hampton-Duke winner on Monday night.

Kentucky cruises past Wake By The Associated Press

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Kentucky guard John Wall (11) keeps the ball away from Wake Forest’s Ishmael Smith during the second half of Saturday’s sec-

ond-round NCAA Tournament game in New Orleans. Kentucky pummeled Wake Forest, 90-60.

Two games, two blowouts. John Calipari’s top-seeded Kentucky Wildcats are young and inexperienced, but no longer unproven in the NCAA Tournament, during which their average margin of victory now stands at 29.5 points after two rounds. Darius Miller scored a career-high 20 points and Kentucky made easy work of No. 9 Wake Forest during a 90-60 rout in their second-round meeting Saturday night. Miller scored 16 points in the first half to help the Wildcats (34-2) build an early doubledigit lead that ballooned to 31 in the second half. DeMarcus Cousins added 19 points for Kentucky, while John Wall scored 14 and Eric Bledsoe 13. Al-Farouq Aminu had 16 points for Wake Forest (2011), which was down by 16 at halftime and never mounted a credible comeback attempt during the final 20 minutes. C.J. Harris added 11 points for the Demon Deacons. Kentucky moves on to the East Regional semifinals in Syracuse, N.Y., where it will play the winner of today’s second-round game between 12th-seeded Cornell and No. 4 Wisconsin. In its first-round game, Kentucky built a 40-point lead while cruising to a 100-71 victory over Atlantic Sun Conference champion East Ten-

cOllege baskeTball nessee State. The Wildcats seemed only marginally more challenged by their secondround opponent from the Atlantic Coast Conference. Kentucky scored 52 points in the paint and shot 60 percent. While the top-seeded Wildcats were cruising, Villanova, the No. 2 seed in the South Region, completed a stunning late-season collapse. Villanova lost its secondround game to Saint Mary’s, 75-68, and bowed out of the tournament early a year after reaching the Final Four. The Wildcats (25-8) started the season 20-1 but lost seven of their last 11 games, and needed overtime to beat 15thseeded Robert Morris in the first round on Thursday. “There’s no shame in losing,” Villanova’s Scottie Reynolds said. “We came up against a great opponent in a Saint Mary’s team who just had our number. We’re going to hold our heads up high.” Saint Mary’s was flying high. Omar Samhan scored 32 points and the 10th-seeded Gaels (28-5) advanced to face Baylor on Thursday. Baylor beat Old Dominion in its second-round game Saturday, 76-68. Mickey McConnell stopped and fired a 25-footer that followed the path of the Gate-

way Arch and banked high off the glass and in to give Saint Mary’s a 68-65 lead with 1:15 left. Samhan used a two-handed stuff to turn back Reggie Redding and McConnell made both ends of a 1-and-1 to make it 70-65 and turn most of a packed crowd into the country’s biggest collection of Saint Mary’s fans. “Nobody expected us to be in this situation when we started the year,” coach Randy Bennett said. “Maybe the guys did, but I think even they would admit we were a little unsure.” In other games Saturday: • Jacob Pullen scored 20 of his career-high 34 points in the first half to help dig No. 2 seed Kansas State out of an early 10-point hole, and the Wildcats turned away BYU 84-72 in the West Regional. In the West’s other game, Butler used a three-point play from Ronald Nored with 25.4 seconds left to fend off upstart Murray State 54-52. • J.P. Prince scored 18 points, and Brian Williams and Wayne Chism had 12 rebounds apiece to lead sixth-seeded Tennessee over No. 14 Ohio 83-68 in the Midwest Regional. • In the East Regional, No. 11 seed Washington continued a weekend of upsets with an impressive 82-64 win over No. 3 New Mexico. Washington (26-9) has won nine straight and advanced to the Sweet 16 for the third time since 2005.

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Farokhmanesh, Northern Iowa’s first-round hero, had the biggest play of all. With Kansas charging and its fans roaring, the fearless son of an Iranian Olympic volleyball player caught the ball on the wing after the Panthers had broken Kansas’ press. The shot clock still in the 30s, he hesitated for just an instant, then cast his bracket-busting shot with 34 seconds left on the game clock. Trailing 66-62, Kansas had one last chance, but Tyrel Reed was called for an offensive foul and Farokhmanesh sealed it with two free throws with 5 seconds left, sending the Panthers to the round of 16 for the first time. Next up is the Michigan State-Maryland winner in St. Louis — and another chance at history.

“This team has done such a great job of turning the page to what’s next, and this would be the biggest challenge of the year,” Northern Iowa coach Ben Jacobson said. “A lot of positive things have happened because of the way these guys played. Kansas (33-3) fell behind early and came up just short on one of its anticipated runs, ending a season that started with national-title aspirations on another disappointing NCAA loss to a midmajor. The Jayhawks trailed by as many as 12 points and used defense to pull within one with 44 seconds left. But they let Farokhmanesh sneak behind them for the deciding 3 to go down for the midmajor count like they did to Bradley in 2006 and Bucknell the year before, also in Okla-

homa City. Cole Aldrich had 13 points and 10 rebounds, Marcus Morris added 16 points and Sherron Collins ended his stellar KU career with 10 points on 4-of-15 shooting. “Obviously, everybody is disappointed on our team,” Aldrich said. “To work so hard and to go through so much adversity ... it’s disappointing that we couldn’t have let Sherron go out in a better way.” The post-game celebration told the story. Farokhmanesh, who finished with 16 points, jumped into a huddle of teammates, and Koch embraced older brother Adam to a chant of “U-N-I!” At the other end, Jayhawks Morris and redshirt senior Mario Little crumbled to the floor, tears streaming down their faces

when they finally rose. Yes, this was monumental. “We never doubted we could play with them at all,” senior Adam Koch said. Northern Iowa had never played a No. 1-ranked team and no one from its conference had beaten one since 1962. UNI also seemed to be overmatched against KU’s lineup of pros-in-waiting. When asked if any of their players could start for Kansas, Farokhmanesh and Adam Koch gave an uncomfortable laugh. The thing about the Panthers is they know defensive positioning as well as any team in the country, moving in a symphonic dance of denial. Northern Iowa has reached the NCAA Tournament five of the past seven years, good enough that Kansas coach Bill Self said

Northern Iowa guard Ali Farokhmanesh (5) shoots and hits a 3-pointer late in Saturday’s win over Kansas. there’s no way Cinderella’s shoe fits anymore. “There were some things that happened during the game that I felt like wasn’t poor play by us, more so Northern Iowa making plays,” Self said.

unluckiest year I’ve ever had in my entire life,” Williams said. “There is no question, I don’t think Will intended to make his shot, but it went in and we have had some of those shots happen to us this year. Today was smiling on us.” Graves was 6-of-10 from the field, including 4-of-6 from beyond the arc. John Henson had 12 points and eight rebounds for the Tar Heels. Stewart, a senior playing his final college game, led the Bulldogs with 18 points while Dee Bost and Varnado added 14 points each and Ravern Johnson had 13. Varnado also had seven rebounds and four blocks to add to his NCAA-record total. “I have enjoyed every minute of it,” Stewart said. “It is something you can’t describe. It has been fun here.”

Sunday, March 21, 2010

The Vicksburg Post

Oswalt gets call for Astros’ opener

Nats send Strasburg to minors VIERA, Fla. (AP) — Stephen Strasburg was sent to the minor leagues on Saturday by the Washington Nationals, who told baseball’s top pitching prospect he needed to slow down his delivery from the stretch in order to speed up his arrival in the majors. “I’m not a believer that a player can come from amateur baseball and step right into the major leagues,” Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said. “I’ve seen terrific prospects attempt it and the failure rate is too great. This is a prized asset.” The Nationals optioned the 21-year-old Strasburg, the top overall pick in June’s draft, to Double-A Harrisburg. Easily the best pitcher in spring training for Washington, Strasburg got the news when he reported to Space Coast Stadium the morning after his most impressive spring outing. He struck out eight St. Louis batters in four innings Friday night in his third spring start. Strasburg, who signed a record $15.1 million contract in August, allowed two firstinning home runs, then settled down and took command. “It’s all about confidence — confidence in the pitches, confidence going out there. That’s the bottom line,” Strasburg said after clearing out his locker and packing his equipment bag. “The knock that people have on me is that I don’t have experience and you’re only going to get experience with time.” Displaying a fastball that

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Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg delivers in a spring training game against the Detroit Tigers earlier this month. Strasburg, the top pick in last year’s Major

baseball reached 98 mph and a slidercurve hybrid that hitters had trouble reading out of his hand, Strasburg went 1-0 with a 2.00 ERA, allowed eight hits, walked one and struck out 12 in nine innings. “What he did out there just verified what everybody had been saying. ... He did everything you wanted him to do. I don’t think camp could have gone any better for him,” manager Jim Riggleman said. The only flaw the Nationals saw was Strasburg’s propensity to rush his delivery out of the stretch. Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland said after watching Strasburg that the right-hander’s velocity dropped several miles an hour when he had runners on base, making it easier for hitters to

League Baseball draft, will start this season in the minors, the team announced Saturday.

catch up to his fastball. “If they tell me what to do, I’m going to do it,” Strasburg said. “Sometimes it won’t make sense, but more times than not, it’s going to work out in the long run. I trust what they’re doing with me.” If he stays on his current pitching schedule, Strasburg would be in line to start Harrisburg’s Eastern League opener April 8 at Altoona. Rizzo wouldn’t rule out summoning Strasburg to pitch April 3, when Washington hosts the Boston Red Sox in an exhibition game at Nationals Park. When Strasburg will make his big league debut remains to be seen. The Nationals led the majors with 103 losses last season. The Nationals’ rotation is unsettled past left-hander

John Lannan, the presumed opening day starter, and righthander Jason Marquis, a freeagent acquisition. But keeping Strasburg in the minors until late May or early June could save the Nationals a sizable sum of money because it delays Strasburg’s eligibility for salary arbitration and free agency. “It’s his developmental schedule — that’s the only prerequisite I have as far as a time frame,” Rizzo said. “What’s in his best interest, to develop the player at the fullest, not only for now but for long term.” Strasburg seemed comfortable with the decision. “Hopefully I impressed the people that make the decisions and hopefully I’ll be back here soon,” Strasburg said.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Roy Oswalt will be the Astros’ opening day starter for the eighth consecutive year, extending his club record when Houston opens its season against the San Francisco Giants on April 5 at Minute Maid Park. Roy “I know it’s Oswalt kind of a foregone conclusion for everyone, but we’re making it official,” Houston manager Brad Mills said Saturday morning before his team played the Yankees at Osceola County Stadium. “He’s throwing the ball so well all spring long. “He’s been healthy. He’s gone about his business the way a No. 1 should and he’s throwing the ball like a No. 1 should. Each time he goes out there it seems to be icing on the cake.” Oswalt, a Weir native, hasn’t allowed a run in two starts and six innings of work this spring. He’s coming off his only singledigit win season and failed to reach 200 innings pitched for the first time since an injuryplagued 2003. Oswalt went 8-6 with a 4.12 ERA in 181 1/3 innings in 2009. He posted a 1.24 WHIP and struck out 138. He has been with Houston his entire career, coming up in 2001 after being drafted by the Astros in the 23rd round

of the 1996 amateur draft. He has 137 wins, including 20-win campaigns in 2004 and 2005. He was the NLCS MVP in 2005 and helped the franchise reach its first World Series that postseason.

Lowe rocked in Braves’ loss DUNEDIN, Fla. — Atlanta’s Derek Lowe pitched three shutout innings before Toronto scored four runs off him in the fourth, and Mike McDade hit a two-run double in the bottom of the 10th to give the Blue Jays a 7-6 win over the Braves on Saturday. Lowe pitched to the minimum nine batters through three innings, then Jose Bautista singled, Aaron Hill homered, and Adam Lind doubled before Vernon Wells and Randy Ruiz followed with RBI doubles. Brandon Hicks singled off Toronto’s Marc Rzepczynski for two of Atlanta’s three runs in the second inning.

Mariners’ Lee out with abdominal injury PEORIA, Ariz. — Seattle Mariners left-hander Cliff Lee has a lower right abdominal strain and will miss at least a week of spring training. Lee was examined in Seattle by a team physician, who made the diagnosis. Lee underwent an ultrasound and was given a platelet-rich plasma injection. The team said he would be re-examined in seven days.

Ole Miss holds off Kentucky to earn SEC series victory From staff reports After cruising on Friday night, Ole Miss sweated out a victory on Saturday afternoon. Ole Miss gave back most of a five-run lead it had gained in the eighth inning, then freshman Brett Huber slammed the door in the ninth to preserve the Rebels’ 7-6 victory over Kentucky. Huber struck out the first two batters he faced, walked Kentucky’s Chad Wright, then got a fly out to left to earn his first save. He saved the win for starter Aaron Barrett, who struck out seven and allowed one earned run in seven strong

college baseball innings. Ole Miss won 9-0 on Friday. “You see a lot more games like that in the SEC and college baseball than you Brett see games like Huber Friday night,” said Ole Miss coach Mike Bianco. “Those were two great teams going at each other.” Ole Miss (15-4, 2-0 SEC) scored four runs in the top of the eighth to take a 7-2 lead. Kentucky (14-5, 0-2) answered

with four runs in the bottom of the inning, however, to get back within a run. A solo homer by Lance Ray and a three-run shot by Cory Farris keyed Kentucky’s comeback. Zach Miller had two hits and scored two runs for Ole Miss, while Taylor Hightower and Miles Hamblin each drove in two runs. Hamblin’s two-run single in the eighth gave Ole Miss a 5-2 lead.

LSU 8, Arkansas 7 LSU (15-3, 1-1 SEC) scored seven runs in the bottom of the seventh and went on to beat Arkansas (13-4, 1-1). LSU had only two hits heading into the seventh and

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Delta State 19-19, Christian Bros. 3-0 Delta State scored 38 runs on 30 hits in a doubleheader sweep of Christian Brothers. In game one, Delta State (17-8-1, 3-2 Gulf South Conference) scored 14 runs in the top of the second and went on to win 19-3. Michael Vinson went

5-for-5 with a double, triple, three RBIs and three runs scored. Former Warren Central star Josh Gordon scored three runs. In game two, Cade Hoggard was 3-for-5 with three RBIs and four runs scored as DSU won 19-0. Gordon had two hits and scored twice, and Vinson was 2-for-4 with three RBIs.

Alabama 8, Vandy 2 Ross Wilson and Josh Rutledge combined for seven RBIs as Alabama (16-1, 2-0 SEC) earned a series victory with an easy win over Vanderbilt (15-4, 0-2). Wilson and Rutledge were a combined 3-for-9. Wilson hit a

three-run homer in the third inning, while Rutledge drove in three runs with a double in the seventh to make it 7-2.

USM 15, La. Tech 7 Southern Miss scored seven runs in the top of the first, and eventually stretched the lead to 13-0 before cruising home to a win over Louisiana Tech. The game started about four hours late because of rain. B.A. Vollmuth went 2-for-5 with a homer and three RBIs for Southern Miss (13-6). Vollmuth and Anthony Doss each hit a three-run homer in the big first inning, and Joey Archer hit a two-run shot in the sixth.

Florida flusters Bulldogs again

Continued from Page B1. “I have no clue where that came from,” Brocato said. “I guess I’m waiting better on the curveball and then when I get a fastball, I hit it. I’ve gotten some first-pitch hits this season. But as far as the RBIs, that’s because I have four people in front of me who are getting on base. All I have to do is get a bat on a ball.” The Cougars had a chance to break the 2-all tie in the third when Willie Buckley was hit by a pitch from Cameron Cooksey. Then Scott Votaw hit a drive to the gap in left-center but Anthony, the Gators’ center fielder, ran it down for the out. Anthony also had a diving catch in the seventh to take away another hit. He finished with two hits, two runs scored and two stolen bases. “Best player in this county. He’s so young, you don’t know if you want to say that, but he is going to be really good and I think one of the best that’s come through here,” Creel said of Anthony. Anthony started the Gators’ rally in the fourth when he reached on an error and then stole both second and third. Keaton Jones singled to left to plate Anthony to break the tie. After a walk to Jacob Thomas, Brocato hit a ball down the left field line for a double to score Jones

trailed 5-1. It had five hits in the seventh, including a tworun single by Blake Dean. Arkansas got back within a run on Collin Kuhn’s tworun homer in the eighth, but LSU closer Matty Ott shut the Razorbacks down in the ninth to earn his seventh save.

From staff reports The middle innings are turning into a minefield for Mississippi State. For the second straight day Florida used a big rally in the middle innings to beat the Bulldogs, this time scoring four times in the seventh before holding on for a 5-4 victory. On Friday, Florida (15-3, 2-0 SEC) scored five runs in the sixth inning in a 7-2 win. On Saturday night, Kamm Washington led off the bottom KATIE CARTER•The Vicksburg PosT

Vicksburg’s Antonio Williams, center, and his teammates cheer on one of their batters during Saturday’s game against Pearl. More photos/www.vicksburgpost.com and Thomas for a 5-2 lead. Cody Waddell followed with a two-run home run to left to make it 7-2. The home run knocked Buckley out of the game. He went 4 2/3 innings and allowed seven runs on eight hits to take the loss. Cooksey (2-1) gave up a run in the fifth off a double by Buckley and a single from Dylan Lea. He struck out Keith Martin to end the fifth and then got three straight ground balls to end the sixth. Cooksey ran into trouble in the seventh but was helped by Anthony’s catch and was able to finish the game.

VHS 3, Pearl 0 The Gators walked-off someone else for a change. Justin Pettway blasted a game-winning three-run home run in the bottom of the seventh inning to beat Pearl. The Gators had lost two games on walk-off hits earlier this season. Jacob Thomas (3-1) pitched a complete-game shutout to key Vicksburg. He struck out six and scattered four hits, and kept the Pirates (1-12) off the board until Pettway could win it in the seventh. Brocato and Waddell reached on singles and then Pettway hit his blast to left.

of the seventh with a single and eventually scored on a bunt single by Matt den Dekker to break a 1-1 tie. The Gators added another run on a double steal, and Preston Tucker’s two-run double made it 5-1. Mississippi State did rally, though. It scored a run in the eighth and two in the ninth to get within a run, and had the tying run at second base with two outs in the ninth. Luke Adkins hit a pop-up that was caught in foul territory by closer Kevin Chapman to

end it. Tucker was 2-for-4 with three RBIs and a run scored for Florida, while Washington and Tyler Thompson each had two hits and scored a run. Adkins was 3-for-5 with two runs scoredd for Mississippi State (11-8, 0-2). Starting pitcher Chris Stratton had seven strikeouts in six innings but got a no-decision. Chad Girodo (0-1) followed Stratton to the mound and took the loss. Girodo gave up three runs and three hits in two-thirds of an inning.

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Sunday, March 21, 2010

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Edwards and Keselowski patch things up BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — It took roughly 40 minutes with NASCAR for Carl Edwards and Brad Keselowski to put their long-simmering feud to rest. At least that’s how it appeared as the two smiling drivers exited their highly anticipated Saturday meeting at Bristol Motor Speedway. “We laughed. We cried. In the end, I think it’s going to be good,” said Edwards, who playfully slapped at Keselowski’s shoulder as the drivers hustled to their cars after the meeting. NASCAR president Mike Helton summoned Edwards, Keselowski and their car owners into his at-track office to discuss a long-running feud between the drivers that exploded when Edwards intentionally wrecked Keselowski two weeks ago in Atlanta. The accident caused Keselowski’s car to sail into the air before bouncing on its hood. Although Edwards wrecked earlier in the race after contact with Keselowski, he’s maintained his deliberate retaliation stemmed from animosity created from several past incidents with the young driver. Aggressive and ultra-confident, Keselowski has gone bumper-to-bumper with several veterans the past two years and refused to back down. “This meeting wasn’t about Atlanta,” Helton said. “(It) wasn’t about trying to fix Brad. It was about Brad and Carl’s relationship. A conversation that we’ve had with other drivers in the past.” More than a dozen photographers and television cameras crowded the back of NASCAR’s trailer to capture the drivers’ exit, and the crowd followed them to pit road to meet them after their Nationwide Series qualifying laps. They parked side-by-side after their laps — Keselowski won the pole for Saturday’s

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Carl Edwards puts on his helmet before hitting the track for practice at Bristol Motor Speedway on Friday. Edwards will start

nascar on tV 11 a.m. Fox Food City 500 race, while Edwards qualified fourth — and Edwards leaned over Keselowski’s hood to speak to his rival. Then both drivers vowed to move on in their relationship. “Hopefully it will be productive to where we can move forward and continue to race each other hard and not have any more incidents like we did at Atlanta,” Keselowski said. “You have to

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understand that Carl and I have a mutual respect. In a sense, we’re almost the same people. We come from similar backgrounds and drive the same way. “I had a lot of respect for him before and after the accident, so hopefully that will stay the same.” What remains to be seen is how other drivers react ontrack, beginning with today’s race at Bristol. The .0533-mile bullring is a venue that creates aggressive driving, excessive contact and extreme tempers. Edwards begins a three-race probation period this weekend that has him under care-

ful scrutiny from NASCAR, which won’t tolerate anything out of line from him. But Keselowski still has a long list of drivers who are adamant the youngster needs to turn his aggression down a notch, and Bristol is an easy place to send a message that could go unnoticed by NASCAR officials. “I think he’ll learn. He’s going to say he’s going to race the same way, but I’m sure he won’t,” said Juan Pablo Montoya. “And if he does, somebody else will wreck him again. Race hard because you want to show you can get the job done. But you’ve got to learn to respect everybody.”

Keselowski, the pole-sitter who led 73 laps, finished second to give team owner Roger Penske his first 1-2 finish in the Justin Nationwide Allgaier Series. Keselowski said he didn’t mind Allgaier passing him on the restart with 27 laps to go because of an incident at Bristol last year, when Keselowski wrecked Allgaier in a similar situation. “I had one coming,” Keselowski smiled.

Keselowski tried to pass on the inside several times, and turned up the pressure over the final 10 laps. But he backed away from his usual aggressive driving — particularly with a potential win on the line — and raced clean to the checkered flag. “I had the opportunity and just erred on the side of caution,” he said. “The last thing I need is to wreck either one of us. That’s the last thing our program needs.” Kyle Busch was third and was followed by Carl Edwards and Kevin Harvick. Harvick spun Joey Logano on the final lap to grab his top-

five finish. Logano wound up 14th. “I just raced with him and raced with him, and he kept chopping me and chopping me,” Harvick said. “I got in there and just got into the back of him a little bit and I hate that happened. You’ve just got to have a lane to race, you just got to do what you got to do.” Logano talked with Harvick in the tunnel leaving the track. “We ran together clean for almost the whole race and then he dumps me on the last lap. I don’t understand what he was thinking,” Logano said.

Planning for Leland High’s 50-year reunion Well, it’s a month after Valentine’s Day, with St. Patrick’s Day just passed. Though our family dates back to Ireland, I don’t call anyone on St. Patrick’s Day, at least for an annual call. Yet every Valentine’s Day for decades I’ve made a special call to the same person — a man. Naw, it ain’t none-a-that. I had the privilege to graduate from Leland High School with probably the best group of classmates anyone could imagine. Many of us still live in or around Leland. Out of a class of 42 graduates, 15 of us settled within 20 or so miles of our old alma mater. Sadly, we also have the highest mortality rate of any other LHS class under the Biblical threescore and ten age. Ten of our classmates have passed away, with Rachel finally losing a long battle with cancer just last week. Although our class was graduating from college when the Vietnam War was going great guns, so to speak, and at least five of us were in combat, none of our class died over there. While George Rea, Little John, Cecilia, Melba, Viola, Gus, Eleanor, me, and several others live close to home, many of our fellow grads

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Late pass gives Allgaier first career victory BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — Justin Allgaier grabbed the first win of his NASCAR career Saturday by passing teammate Brad Keselowski on a late restart, then holding him off over the closing laps at Bristol Motor Speedway. Allgaier, last year’s Nationwide Series rookie of the year, had to hold his line over the final 27 laps to keep Keselowski from passing him. “That battle with Brad at the end was awesome, and I couldn’t have been happier at the end to see two Penske cars up there running for the win,” Allgaier said in his first visit to Victory Lane.

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ended up in places like California, Idaho, Texas, Indiana, Washington D.C., or Anderson, S.C. The call I make every Valentine’s Day is to our class president, Little Dave Bradham, who was one of my closest friends growing up. He was born on Feb. 14, and I was born nearly a year later on December 22nd. We call each other on our birthdays to wish ourselves another year of happiness. Our son lives in Raleigh, N.C., and Dave and Pat are halfway, so when we go to see Adam and Cynthia, we visit the Bradhams. A second, much older classmate also has a birthday in February and had a special celebration this year. His grandson George Rea Walker The Fourth was born the week before he turned another year older, which made for the fourth George Rea Walker who has been born in February. Is that a record, or what? They’re going to wear

that month out in another few generations. In April, we classmates will be having our 50th reunion, and we’ve planned a celebration worthy of such an event. Several other classes whom we matriculated with during our days at LHS have been invited to join us for the fun. Of course, they will also be glad to see their own classmates, I’m sure, but only one class will be memorializing their golden anniversary and that’s ours. Matter of fact, I had occasion to meet with Cecilia and Viola two days ago. The former remarked that we had the finest group of kids and the latter enthusiastically agreed. I had talked to Eleanor and Jim Pat that same day, and they both made the same observation. But I reckon other classes have that same feeling, don’t you? Our Mass Class Reunion Committee has met for decades, practicing to get ready for this particular reunion, and now they’ve managed to resurrect one of the famous bands from those times to at least lip-sync to some of their old tunes. At the recent MCRC meeting, the band chairman reported that one of the former mem-

bers had protested, “I ain’t even got a guitar anymore, and at my age, I’m not sure I could hold one up for very long anyway!” The chairman explained that it was kind of a cameo appearance. “We’ll prop you up, and y’all just sway around to the music and move your lips, okay?” he said. To which the old picker replied, “Well, you better have a doctor or EMT there who can do CPR for us!” Everyone had a laugh when that was repeated, but then a calm response was heard from a committee member who is also a mortician and it broke up the meeting. “Tell Squirrel to just come on, and not to worry about anything,” Big Mike assured us. “Just tell him that I’ll be there to take care of him!” So I plan on being around for my 50th class reunion next month, and Gus, our class coroner, has his instructions. If Uncle Bob kicks the bucket before then, stuff me and let a pretty girl sway me around the dance floor one more time.

• Robert Hitt Neill is an outdoors writer and he lives in Leland, Miss.

On Wednesday and Saturday, the Ladies of Clear Creek will play a “mystery event.” Check-in time for Wednesday is 8:30 a.m., with tee-off at 9. Check-in time for Saturday is 9:30 a.m., with tee-off at 10.

Clear Creek Senior Golf holds tourney The Clear Creek Senior Golf Association held a tournament Thursday at Pearl Municipal Golf Course. The team of Bill Arrington and Al Ford took first place, while the team of Pete Johnson and David Wright were second. The teams of Larry Grant and Larry Cook tied for third place with Bob Walters and Jerry Harmon. David Williams and A.C. Ford were closest to the pins. The next tournament will be at The Refuge in Jackson on April 15.

VWAA teeball league registration Registration for the VWAA teeball league will continue until April 5. The league is open to boys and girls ages 5 and under. Registration forms are available at Just Duett Sports and at The Sports Center. The registration fee is $30.

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scheduled for Friday at Vicksburg Country Club to benefit the Junior Auxiliary of Vicksburg. Team entry fee is $600 and there will be a dinner, silent auction and dancing to follow. For information, call 601-262-8037.

Parks and Rec softball registration Registration for the Vicksburg Parks and Recreation Department’s adult softball leagues will continue until April 9. Men’s and women’s leagues are available. Packets can be picked up at the Parks and Rec offices on Army Navy Drive. A mandatory coaches meeting will be held April 5 at the Parks and Rec offices. For information, call 601-634-4514.

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, call Derrick Collins at 601-218-4968.

Softball, baseball umpire certification The Vicksburg Parks and Recreation Department will hold a softball umpire clinic at its offices on Army Navy Drive on Tuesday 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 Joseph Graves at 601-634-4514. The Parks and Rec Department will hold a mandatory meeting on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. for all youth and adult baseball league umpires.

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Brister to oversee District projects Jacob Brister has been named chief of the Project Management branch of the Programs and Project Management division within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Vicksburg District. Jacob Brister, Brister who joined the Corps in 2003 as an economist, will supervise project management teams that handle projects such as hydroelectric dams and reservoirs, large navigation locks and dams, flood control dams and reservoirs, mainline levees on the Mississippi River and its tributaries and large-scale river stabilization structures. A Choudrant, La., native, Brister has a bachelor’s degree in business from Louisiana Tech University and a master’s in economics from Alcorn State University. He and his wife, Kara Kelly, have two children.

Handy receives honor at engineer awards Joelle Handy, a civil engineer at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Vicksburg District, was named a Modern Day Technology Leader at the Black Engineer of the Year Awards ConferJoelle ence in Handy Baltimore. Handy joined the District in May 2009, and has been assigned to projects, in the design branch of the Engineering and Construction division, associated with the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. A Jackson native, Handy is a graduate of Callaway High School and Jackson State University. She has a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. Her parents are Joseph and Joyce Handy of Jackson.

Jackson airport receives award The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority has received an award from the American Association of Airport Executives. The airport is one of 37 nationwide to receive the 2009 Airport News and Training Network Digicast Excellence in Airport Training award. Workers must have completed mandated training aimed at improving operations and preparedness. The JMAA operates Jackson-Evers International Airport and Hawkins Field.

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Customers of IndyMac Federal Bank enter the failed financial institution’s headquarters in Pasadena, Calif., in July 2008.

Government auditors got bonuses, too

Cash rewards handed out even as nation’s banks saw meltdowns By The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Banks weren’t the only ones giving big bonuses in the boom years before the worst financial crisis in generations. The government also was handing out millions of dollars to bank regulators, rewarding “superior” work even as an avalanche of risky mortgages helped create the meltdown. The payments, detailed in payroll data released to The Associated Press under the Freedom of Information Act, are the latest evidence of the government’s false sense of security during the go-go days of the financial boom. Just as bank executives got bonuses despite taking on dangerous amounts of risk, regulators got taxpayerfunded bonuses despite missing or ignoring signs that the system was on the verge of a meltdown. The bonuses were part of a reward program little known outside the government. Some regulators got tens of thousands of dollars in perks, boosting their salaries by almost 25 percent. Often, though, rewards amounted to just a few hundred dollars for employees who came up with good ideas. During the 2003-06 boom, the three agencies that supervise most U.S. banks

the payments, detailed in payroll data released to the Associated Press under the Freedom of information Act, are the latest evidence of the government’s false sense of security during the go-go days of the financial boom. Just as bank executives got bonuses despite taking on dangerous amounts of risk, regulators got taxpayer-funded bonuses despite missing or ignoring signs that the system was on the verge of a meltdown. — the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., the Office of Thrift Supervision and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency — gave out at least $19 million in bonuses, records show. Nearly all that money was spent recognizing “superior” performance. The largest share, more than $8.4 million, went to financial examiners, those employees and managers who scrutinize internal bank documents and sound the first alarms. Analysts, auditors, economists and criminal investigators also got awards. After the meltdown, the government’s internal investigators surveyed the wreckage of nearly 200 failed banks and repeatedly found that those regulators had not done enough: • “OTS did not react in a timely and forceful manner to certain repeated indi-

cations of problems,” the Treasury Department’s inspector general said of the thrift supervision office following the $2.5 billion collapse of NetBank, the first major bank failure of the economic crisis. • “OCC did not issue a formal enforcement action in a timely manner and was not aggressive enough in the supervision of ANB in light of the bank’s rapid growth,” the inspector general said of the currency comptroller after the $2.1 billion failure of ANB Financial National Association • “In retrospect, a stronger supervisory response at earlier examinations may have been prudent,” FDIC’s inspector general concluded following the $1.8 billion collapse of New Frontier Bank. • “OTS examiners did not identify or sufficiently address the core weak-

nesses that ultimately caused the thrift to fail until it was too late,” Treasury’s inspector general said regarding IndyMac, which in 2008 became one of the largest bank failures in history. “They believed their supervision was adequate. We disagree.” • “OCC’s supervision of Omni National Bank was inadequate,” Treasury investigators concluded following Omni’s $956 million failure. Because most bank inspection records are not public and the government blacked out many of the employee names before releasing the bonus data, it’s impossible to determine how many auditors got bonuses despite working on major banks that failed. Regulators say it’s unfair to use those missteps, seen with the benefit of hindsight, to suggest any of the bonuses was improper. “These are meant to motivate employees, have them work hard,” thrift office spokesman William Ruberry said. “The economy has taken a downturn in recent years. I’m not sure that negates the hard work or good ideas of our employees.” At the OCC, spokesman Kevin Mukri noted that the national banks his agen-

WASHINGTON — Goodnight, John-Boy: Driven partly by job losses, more multigenerational families are choosing to live together as “boomerang kids” flock home and people help care for grandchildren or aging parents. About 6.6 million U.S. households in 2009 had at least three generations of family members, an increase of 30 percent since 2000, according to census figures. When “multigenerational” is more broadly defined to include at least two adult generations, a record 49 million, or one in six people, live in such households, according to a study by the Pew Research Center. Separately, an AARP analysis of census data shows that Hawaii had the highest share of multigenerational households, followed by California and Mississippi, due partly to a scarcity of affordable housing. North Dakota was least likely to have several generations living together. The rise in multigenerational households is heavily influenced by economics, with many young adults known as boomerang kids moving back home with Mom and Dad because of limited job prospects and a housing crunch. But extended life spans and increased options in home health and outpatient care over nursing homes have also played a role. So, too, has a recent wave of immigration of Hispanics and Asians, who are more likely to live with extended family. “With the reality of 78 million baby boomers coming into an aging demographic, we need more housing choices for caregiving,” said Elinor Ginzler, AARP’s senior vice president for livable communities. “It can be a great opportunity for connectedness across generations, but also an opportunity for conflict if family members don’t keep communications lines open.” Other findings from the Pew and AARP studies: • The most common multigenerational family is an older parent who owns the house, living with an adult child and grandchild. • Older women are more likely than older men to

See Bonuses, Page B9. See Families, Page B9.

Sometimes-ornamental ‘fish bait tree’ is part of Southern culture Today’s column could be considered a lesson in Southern culture. Most Southern folk, especially ones from Georgia, Alabama and central Mississippi, are at least somewhat familiar with the Southern catalpa tree, otherwise known as the “fish bait tree.” The Southern catalpa has been around a long time and is said to have first been cultivated in 1726 throughout the Gulf states. Today, there are two varieties documented — “Aurea” and a dwarf named “Nana.” The Southern catalpa is a medium-sized tree with a wide, spreading crown. Catalpas have large, showy flowers that form in large

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county extension director clusters in late spring. The largest catalpa tree measured in Mississippi is 75 feet by 75 feet. Most reach a height of 40 to 50 feet. Their growth rate is rapid, but their life spans are relatively short — about 70 years. The biggest management problems with a catalpa tree used as an ornamental are

litter and smell. It will drop a heavy load of flowers in the spring, a plentiful supply of leaves in the fall and a lot of large seedpods in the winter. The green leaves give off a disagreeable odor when crushed, so you probably don’t want to plant it close to the house. A unique feature of catalpa trees is that they are the only host for the catalpa sphinx moth. These night-flying moths will first appear in our area in April and deposit egg masses on the undersides of the catalpa’s leaves. The eggs hatch in about a week, and the young larvae feed together as leaf skeletonizers. As the larvae get older and larger they tend to

feed alone and will consume whole leaves. These older larvae have a black head with a black stripe down the back with a black, curved horn at the rear. There are two color forms of large larvae: a dark phase with black colors dominant on top and pale yellow below; and a light phase of pale yellow color all over with irregular black markings on top. These large larvae or caterpillars can feed on the catalpa tree for three weeks — unless they are harvested first and used as fishing bait. Their color patterns and size seem to make them irresistible to a hungry bream, perch or bass. If they escape being harvested, the full-

grown caterpillars enter the soil and pupate for about two weeks before emerging as new adult moths. Pupae of the last brood of the season overwinter in the soil and do not emerge until the following spring. Catalpa trees, catalpa worms and good fishing — they are just a few of the pleasures of living in the South.

• John C. Coccaro is county Extension director. Write to him at 1100-C Grove St., Vicksburg, MS 39180 or call 601636-5442. E-mail him at jcoccaro@ext. msstate.edu.

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Windows add charm to Walcott A board and batt wainscot, painted shutters and an openbeam, gabled balcony add to the charm of the Walcott, a midsize two-story home. All sides of this contemporary home are equally attractive. Stepped gables form a backdrop for tall multipaned windows that flank a tapered stucco chimney. Richly windowed on all sides, this home is naturally bright and feels open and spacious throughout. More ambient light spills down through skylights, illuminating the upper-level balcony/landing, as well as the foyer, built-in desk and hutch below. The vaulted living room also has two skylights, along with dramatic quarter-round windows on both sides of the fireplace. Kitchen, nook and family room are so marginally separated that standing at the kitchen sink, you can easily keep tabs on everything going on in this expansive space. The half-octagonal nook is as cozy as it is sunny, while a large work island and small pantry boost cupboard and counter space. A generously sized utility room and a small powder

room are nearby, off the hallway that connects with the garage. Upstairs is the Walcott’s vaulted owners’ suite. Soaking in the deep spa tub, you’ll feel like you’ve landed in the lap of luxury. Other amenities here include twin vanities, a roomy walk-in closet and a separately enclosed shower and toilet. The railed and covered balcony offers a refreshing and somewhat private getaway/lounging area. Storage space lines the hallway to the secondary

bedrooms and their shared bathroom. For a review plan, including scaled floor plans, elevations, section and artist’s conception, send $25 to Associated Designs, 1100 Jacobs Dr., Eugene, OR 97402. Please specify the Walcott 30-166 and include a return address when ordering. A catalog featuring more than 550 home plans is available for $15. For more information call 800-634-0123, or visit our website, www. AssociatedDesigns.com.

Restaurant salads put to the test By Consumer Reports editors So you ordered the salad instead of the burger. Good for you — or maybe not! A recent salad test from ShopSmart, the shopping magazine from the publisher of Consumer Reports, found that you’re better off with the burger in some cases. Panera Bread serves some of the healthiest and tastiest salads, but Chili’s is another story: The Quesadilla Explosion salad with dressing is a calorie bomb. It packs 1,400 calories — almost as many as Chili’s Classic Bacon Burger. That’s just one of the shockers ShopSmart’s food experts found when they checked the nutrition of 20 salads sold at eight major chains. They focused on chicken-based salads because the chains they reviewed offered at least one version. “Just because it’s a salad doesn’t mean it’s diet food!” said Lisa Lee Freeman, editor in chief of ShopSmart. W h e n yo u ’ r e o u t : Shopsmart’s top healthy choices at major restaurant chains

Winners • Panera Bread’s BBQ Chopped Chicken Salad, with mild BBQ sauce, no dressing (350 calories) • On the Border’s Citrus Chipotle Chicken Salad, with Mango Citrus Vinaigrette (290 calories)

Runners-up • Panera Bread’s Asian Sesame Chicken Salad, with crispy wonton strips and almonds, no dressing (320 calories) • Panera Bread’s Fuji Apple Chicken Salad, with pecans, no dressing (370 calories) • Wendy’s Chicken Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken Fillet, with home-style garlic

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consumer reports croutons, no dressing (240 calories)

Best from other chains • McDonald’s Premium Southwest Salad with Grilled Chicken, without Creamy Southwest dressing (320 calories) • Burger King’s Tendergrill Chicken Garden Salad, without ranch dressing (270 calories) • Sonic’s Santa Fe Grilled Chicken Salad, without ranch dressing (312 calories)

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Little packets of sauce and dressing, plus stuff like croutons and crispy wontons, can add a lot of calories, fat and sodium to an otherwise healthful salad. Try these caloriecurbing tips: • Always ask for dressing on the side and drizzle it on to taste, one tablespoon at a time. • Sprinkle on fewer croutons, tortilla chips and nuts.

Make it healthy • Turn up the flavor in homemade dressings, using good-

sales tax The City of Vicksburg receives 18.5 percent of all sales taxes collected by businesses in the city limits. Here are the latest monthly receipts: January 2010...............$705,353 Fiscal year to date.. $2,387,967

January 2009...............$737,650 2009 fiscal year to date $2,582,265

casino tax revenue Vicksburg’s five casinos pay a 3.2 percent revenue tax to the State of Mississippi that is divided — with 10 percent going to schools, 25 percent to Warren County and 65 percent to the city. A second revenue tax is a 0.8 percent share of the state’s 8.8 percent revenue tax. It is split based on population proportions between Vicksburg and Warren County. Each casino is also required to pay $150 for each gaming device annually to the city. To date, one casino has paid the gaming device fee. These are the latest receipts:

January 2010 City....................................$731,137 County.............................$225,538 Schools.............................. $61,185 Fiscal year 2009-10 to date City................................$2,148,229 County.............................$861,174 Schools............................$233,787 January 2009 City....................................$777,451 County.............................$233,255 Schools.............................. $63,288 Fiscal year 2008-09 to date City................................$2,348,542 County.............................$924,298 Schools............................$250,773

cies regulate generally fared better than others during the financial crisis. “In making compensation decisions, the OCC is mindful of the need to recruit and retain the very best people, and our merit system is aimed at accomplishing that,” Mukri said. “We also believe it is important to reward those who worked so hard and showed such great professionalism throughout the crisis.” David Barr, a spokesman for the FDIC, which handed out two-thirds of the bonuses during the boom, had no comment. In government, as on Wall Street, bonuses are part of the culture. Federal employees can get extra pay for innovative ideas, recruiting new talent or performing exceptional work. Candidates being considered for hard-tofill jobs may be offered student loan reimbursement or cash bonuses to get them in the door and keep them from leaving. The bonus data released to the AP does not say specifically why each person received a bonus. For

instance, one person in the OCC’s financial examining division got a $41,000 recruitment bonus on top of a $179,000 salary in 2005. In 2006, the last boom year for banks buying risky mortgages, the FDIC gave out more than 2,000 bonuses to financial examiners. In 2008, the year the market collapsed, OTS gave 96 financial examiners bonuses of up to $3,000 for exceptional work. At the three regulatory agencies, the value of the bonuses stayed roughly constant from before the banking boom, through the good times and into the collapse. While the total pales in comparison with the billions spent on Wall Street perks, the justification was similar. “Bonuses were determined based upon the performance and the retention of the people,” said John Thain, the former CEO of Merrill Lynch, the troubled brokerage firm that paid out $3.6 billion in bonuses just before selling itself to Bank of America. “And there is nothing that happened in the world or the economy that would make

you say that those were not the right thing to do for the retention and the reward of the people who were performing.” To be sure, Washington policymakers eased regulations and encouraged banks to write risky loans. Families bought homes they couldn’t afford. Brokers found them mortgages. Bankers quickly snatched them up, never asking whether they could be repaid. And rating agencies certified it all as safe. But regulators were part of the problem, and the bonuses were a symptom, said Ellen Seidman, a research fellow at the New America Foundation think tank and the former head of OTS from 1997 to 2001. “Is it probably the case that the standards for evaluating how well people in the regulatory system were doing were not as high as they should have been? Probably,” Seidman said. But the bigger question, she said, is why government regulators thought they were doing so well: “Why did the system fool itself?”

bers providing care for elderly parents — a role that families have taken on throughout human history.” Today’s multigenerational families include George Lee, 82, and his wife, Grace, 74, of Honolulu, who live in an apartment that is attached to a three-bedroom house occupied by their 50-year-old daughter, 61-year-old sonin-law and two college-age grandchildren. While life isn’t always perfect, the Lees say that everyone gets along well partly by carving out their own spaces,

having a sense of fair play when it comes to household chores, and having separate front doors and kitchens. “Because of the cost of housing in Hawaii, we felt that we needed to offer the kids housing so they can get a start on their careers and afford college,” said George Lee, who with his wife rents the home to their daughter. “We actually sometimes go for a couple of weeks without bumping into each other, but we also do a lot of helping out with the grandchildren.”

Families Continued from Page B8. live in a multigenerational household. • While multigenerational families are increasing, the number of adults 65 and older who live alone is edging lower, from a peak of 28.8 percent in 1990 to 27.4 percent in 2008. Multigenerational households are not new. According to the Pew report, in 1900 about 57 percent of people ages 65 and older lived with extended family. Life in such a household was dramatized in the popular 1970s television series “The Waltons.” Living in the Virginia mountains during the Depression, the Walton family had three generations under one roof, their togetherness symbolized by a round of goodnights that included teenage son and series narrator John-Boy. After World War II, Social Security, Medicare and medical breakthroughs prompted healthier, more financially secure older adults to live on their own. By 1980 and 1990, just 17 percent of seniors lived in a multigenerational household. The share of older adults in multigenerational homes is now increasing again, to about 20 percent. “The government will continue to provide a social safety net for older adults, but given today’s demographic and economic realities, it’s not clear that this public safety net will be as robust in the future as it is now,” said Paul Taylor, a coauthor of the Pew report. “That could increase the trend toward family mem-

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Elks honor Silver for photojournalism Deborah Silver, formerly of Vicksburg, has been recognized as the news photographer of the year by the Stuart-Jensen Elks Lodge 1870 in Stuart, Fla., for her “unselfish devotion and distinguished service to our community.” “It warms my heart that you continue to reach out to others, which helps our community grow,” said

Susan Simonelli of the Elks organization. Silver, the daughter of Lesley Silver of Vicksburg and Mike Silver of Jackson, Tenn., has worked as a journalist and photojournalist in the Stuart area for 10 years. She has also worked in Haiti, where she will return later this month. The award was presented Saturday at the Americanism and Community Recognition Awards Night at the lodge.

local occupancy rates Occupancy rates and average daily rates at 15 of Vicksburg’s 32 hotels and motels during December, as reported to Smith Travel Research. January 2010 Occupancy rate............... 38.4% Average daily rate.......... $70.37

Year to date 2010 Occupancy rate............... 38.4% Average daily rate.......... $70.37

January 2009 Occupancy rate............... 46.8% Average daily rate.......... $73.70

Year to date 2009 Occupancy rate............... 46.8% Average daily rate.......... $73.70

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ADOPTION OF FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION ORDINANCE

In order to meet the minimum criteria of the National Flood Insurance Program administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for continued participation in the National Flood Insurance Program by Warren County, Mississippi the Warren County Board of Supervisors must adopt the “Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance” promulgated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The stated purpose of this ordinance is to promote the public health, safety and general welfare and to minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions in specific areas. The Warren County Board of Supervisors gives notice of a public hearing on the “Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance” to be held on Monday, April 5, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the meeting room of the Board of Supervisors on the third floor of the Warren County Courthouse. Statements, both oral and written, will be heard from those in attendance who wish to present same. Copies of the Federal Emergency Management Agency “Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance” will be on file for review by the public at the following locations: 1. Office of the chancery clerk on the first floor of the Warren County Courthouse 2.Office of the Warren County Board of Supervisors at 913 Jackson Street, Vicksburg, Mississippi 3. Warren County - Vicksburg Public Library at 700 Veto Street, Vicksburg, Mississippi The Warren County Board of Supervisors will accept written statements during the thirty (30) day period following the public hearing set for Monday, April 5, 2010. Subsequent to the close of the thirty (30) day period, the Board of Supervisors, at its next regularly scheduled meeting, or at such other regularly scheduled meeting as the Board of Supervisors may choose, will adopt the Federal Emergency Management Agency “Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance”.

WARREN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RICHARD GEORGE, President

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TONIGHT ON TV n MOVIE “Wild Bill” — The legendary gunfighter, Jeff Bridges, resumes romance with Calamity Jane, Ellen Barkin, faces an upstart and copes with his past in late-1800s Dakota Territory./7 on CW n SPORTS NASCAR — The Sprint Cup series returns after a week off at one of the most entertaining tracks on the circuit, Bristol Motor Speedway, for the Food City 500./11 a.m. on Fox Jeff Bridges n PRIMETIME “Cold Case” — The team realizes that Nick Vera has hit rock bottom after he goes missing; a new twist in a 2006 arson case may help lead to his whereabouts./9 on CBS

THIS WEEK’S LINEUP n EXPANDED LISTINGS TV TIMES — Network, cable and satellite programs appear in Sunday’s TV Times magazine and online at www.vicksburgpost. com

MILESTONES n BIRTHDAYS Timothy Dalton, actor, 64; Eddie Money, singer, 61; Brad Hall, comedy writer-performer, 52; Gary Oldman, actor, 52; Matthew Broderick, actor, 48; Rosie O’Donnell, comedian-talk show host, 48; Kevin Federline, rapper-TV personality, 32. n DEATH Liz Carpenter — The author and former press secretary to first lady Lady Bird Johnson died Saturday in Austin. She was 89. On Nov. 22, 1963, Carpenter scribbled the 58 words that Lyndon Johnson delivered to the nation when he returned to Washington, D.C., from Dallas following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy: “This is a sad time for all people. We have suffered a loss that cannot be weighed. For me, it is a deep personal tragedy. I know that the world shares the sorrow that Mrs. Kennedy and her family bear. I will do my best. That is all I can do. I ask for your help and God’s.” Later, Carpenter wrote that she couldn’t take all the credit for Johnson’s speech: “God was my ghostwriter.

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Lady Gaga on a roll with producer Lady Gaga is firing back at a music producer who claims he launched her career and is suing her for $30.5 million. Her lawyer said in a court filing made public Friday the agreement at the heart of the suit was “unlawful.” Song writer and music producer Rob Fusari filed the lawsuit Wednesday in Manhattan against the Grammy Award-winning performer. He said his protege and former girlfriend, whose real name is Stefani Germanotta, ditched him as her career soared. The lawsuit said they co-wrote songs such as “Paparazzi” and “Beautiful, Dirty, Rich.” Fusari also said he came up with her stage name and helped get her record deal.

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Library book returned — 45 years late It’s common to return a library book late — but not by half a century. Staff at a British library said they were surprised and puzzled when they received a book that was 45 years overdue through their mailbox. Alison Lawrie, the principal assistant at Dinnington Library, near northern England’s Sheffield, says the Penguin first edition copy of “Quartermass and the Pit” by Nigel Kneale was due back on Oct. 15, 1965. She says the borrower remains a mystery because the library records don’t go back that far, and the sender didn’t attach a letter or note with the book. Lawrie said Friday the sender need not worry about a hefty fine.

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BY BERNICE BEDE OSOL • NEWSPAPER ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION Aries (March 21—April 19) — If you have a choice, work on projects or activities that you feel would be useful to your future plans, instead of just mopping up what you didn’t finish last week. Taurus (April 20—May 20) — It’ll act as an added incentive today to know that your energy is being applied toward doing something you truly feel is useful and needed. Gemini (May 21—June 20) — With your natural ability to see both sides of an issue, your judgment could be better than that of your peers. Cancer (June 21—July 22) — What at first might look like it a losing proposition could end up bringing in the largest gains at the end of the day. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — If you see something big in someone who is ignored or scorned by everybody else, you’re likely to take a chance and stand by this person in ways no one else is doing. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — That which appeared to be overwhelming previously might be a piece of cake for you now. Libra (Sept. 23—Oct. 23) — Someone you like very much but with whom you’ve had little chance to spend any time lately is starting to question the relationship. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Spend some time analyzing your finances or career situation, or both, because either one of these areas could have some hidden potential just waiting to be found. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — One of your ideas has far more potential than you might credit. If others think so as well, take a little time today to do something to see if it has a chance to work out. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Although you could have totally forgotten about something nice you did for another, this person hasn’t. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — If you set out to do something important to you today, don’t let a pessimist discourage you in any way. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — Ambitious objectives might have a price tag attached to them, but if you find one worthy enough, prepare yourself well and go after it with everything you can put into it. You’ll succeed.

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‘FlashForward’: A meditation on Americanness By Ted Anthony The Associated Press NEW YORK — The Americans who populate the ABC series “FlashForward” are, on balance, a morose lot. And justifiably so: They are paralyzed by their 137-second visions of the future, part of a weird global bout of unconsciousness in which all humans see glimpses of their lives at the same moment six months onward. The main character, recovering alcoholic FBI agent Mark Benford (Joseph Fiennes), sees a tomorrow in which he’s drinking again and pursued by killers. His wife, Dr. Olivia Benford (Sonya Walger), sees herself intimate with another man — a potentially dangerous man. Benford’s partner, Demetri Noh (John Cho), is haunted by his complete lack of a vision — and his certainty that the blackness means he’s going to die. And from Nicole Kirby (Peyton List), a 19-year-old struggling with what she saw in her flash-forward, comes this intriguing bit of pretzel logic: “How do I atone for something I haven’t done yet?” For “FlashForward,” which returned Thursday 7 p.m. after a three-month hiatus, all of this is not merely science fiction, though it fits nicely into the crop of weirdtwists-on-reality programming in recent years — “Lost,” “Fringe” and “Life on Mars” among the offerings. With its meditations on inevitability, this show taps into something far more fundamental about the American character: the ability to shape our tomorrows. America started, for the most part, with a group of people — the Massachusetts Puritans — who believed that no matter what they did in this world, they were predestined to a certain lot in the afterlife.

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On TV “FlashForward” is at 7 p.m. Thursdays on ABC In short, though good behavior was required, the activities of life weren’t worth much in the context of eternity. But that quickly became the antithesis of what America was all about. This quickly became a society whose hallmark was the ability to write your own story, to shape what came next for you and yours. People came here to build new lives, to construct new destinies — to change the outcome. With the Declaration of Independence, it actually became national policy — for what was a right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, but a society-wide assertion that the future is ours to be written? Which is why, perhaps, “FlashForward” is so deeply unsettling. It masquerades as a locked-room mystery with sci-fi undertones. But in reality, it’s a meditation on Americanism — a story that tells Americans they cannot control the outcome. And

that’s not something modern Americans are accustomed to hearing. The show’s producers are clearly aware of this tension. Every moment is suffused with a sense of helplessness. Usually in modern television drama, people are trying to surmount the improbable or, sometimes, the impossible. Rarely is an entire show’s ensemble cast dedicated to overcoming the inevitable. This is what “FlashForward” hinges upon. While the sci-fi is rollicking, though at times muddled, what’s most striking is the sheer smallness of the human beings trying to figure this out. Even the heroes, the main protagonists, are in the same lot as everybody else — that is, in the dark. One character whose vision included a bird flying into a plate-glass window tapes the glass pre-emptively so the creature might see it and survive — and so perhaps the outcome might change. Others go millennial, choosing to eat, drink and be merry in expectation that tomorrow we die. Another chooses suicide — the most drastic way of subverting the outcome.

And Demetri, struggling with what he believes will be his end, immerses himself in the comfort of resignation: “At least I don’t have to deal with the uncertainty.” It’s a mindset that many 17th-century Puritans would recognize. “We’re all prophets now,” says one character. But if seeing the future means you can’t change it, freewill — the underpinning of society — means nothing at all. This is a society that, for more than 200 years, has elevated the future into a secular Holy Grail: “Bet your bottom dollar that tomorrow there’ll be sun.” It makes you wonder: How did those proto-Americans in the 1600s live their lives believing — and, in many cases, being comforted by — the sense that whatever they did here, it didn’t really matter in heaven? That is truly solid faith. The reappearance of “FlashForward” places the characters squarely on the precipice of the date their visions documented. The pressure cooker will be on, particularly with hints that the outcomes revealed by the visions might indeed be changed.

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Journalist Posner says he failed to source material for book NEW YORK — An author and journalist who resigned last month from the Internet news site The Daily Beast over allegations of lifting material acknowledged that passages in his latest book are similar to those of another writer. Gerald Posner, whose many books include “Case Closed” and “Secrets of the Kingdom,” said in an interview that a flawed research methodology for “Miami Babylon,” a nonfiction work released last fall by Simon & Schuster, led him to use text from Frank Owen’s “Clubland” without giving proper credit. “If you use something from another book, a statement from another book, it needs to be in quotations, or if you take something and put it in your own syntax and grammar, you still need to cite it,” Posner said Wednesday, adding that he would revise the material in question and would check the rest of the book for possible problems. “I do think that the Frank Owen situation may be unique for me. Without going through every line I can’t be 100 percent sure, but I think that is the only case.” The Miami New Times reported the similarities Tuesday night. David Rosenthal, executive vice president and publisher of Simon & Schuster, said in

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books a statement Wednesday: “We are reviewing the situation and discussing the issues with the author.” In February, Posner stepped down as chief investigative reporter of The Daily Beast after a writer for Slate.com noted several instances in which Posner took material from Miami Herald articles without attribution. Posner wrote on his Web site at the time that he “inadvertently” copied the passages into master files and that he

“lost sight” that the material belonged to a published source. “The core of my problem was in shifting from that of a book writer — with two years or more on a project — to what I describe as the ‘warp speed of the Net,”’ he wrote. German author Helene Hegemann recently acknowledged copying text for her novel “Axolotl Roadkill,” but defended her actions, saying writers should be allowed to get their material from anywhere.

“Babylon” describes the shady characters over the past century on Miami Beach, Fla., from Al Capone getting in on its bootlegging business, to cocaine dealers. The book shows how the criminals were intertwined with politicians, club owners and real estate developers in the wealthy, flashy area. Among the passages in question are a description of the indictment of former Miami nightclub owner Chris Paciello. In “Clubland,” published in 2003, Owen wrote: “On Novem-

new on the shelves The Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library reports on new books regularly: • “Revelations” is the autobiography of Alvin Ailey, a powerful story of his painful search for identity despite a lifetime of remarkable achievement. For the first time, Ailey speaks about the events that made him what he is, especially the profound impact of his fatherless childhood. • “High on Arrival” by Mackenzie Phillips is her story. Born into rock n’ roll royalty, she was flying in Learjets to the Virgin Islands at age 5 and making pot brownies with her father’s friends at 11. Mackenzie grew up in an all-access kingdom of hippie freedom and heroin cool over which her father, the legendary John Phillips of the Mammas & the Papas, presided. When she was a teenager, Hollywood took notice of the charming, talented, precocious child after her star-making turn in “American Graffiti.” As a young woman, she joined the nonstop party in the hedonistic pleasure dome her father created for himself and his revelers. By the time Mackenzie discovered how deep and dark her father’s trip was, it was too late. And, as an adult, she has paid dearly for a lifetime of excess, working tirelessly to reconcile a wonderful, terrible past in which she succumbed to the power of addiction and the pull of her magnetic father. • “Finding It: Satisfying My Hunger Without Opening the Fridge” by Valerie Bertinelli continues the story she began in “Losing It.” Valerie comes face-to-face with hard questions of family, faith and beach wear, and realizes that she’s hungering for another transformation — to become better, not just thinner. Forget the scale. The real change is happening inside, and Valerie realizes this is the part of dieting that no one ever talks about — the reality of keeping the pounds at bay. Dieting fixes one problem, she discovers, but to maintain that weight loss, she has to work on everything else — all the reasons she got fat in the first place. • “Official Book Club Selection: A Memoir According to Kathy Griffin” is Kathy Griffin unplugged, uncensored and unafraid to dish about what really happens on the road, away from

the cameras, and at the party after the show. She opens up about everything from growing up with a dysfunctional family in suburban Illinois to bombing as a young comedian in L.A., from her plastic surgery disasters to her highly publicized divorce and more. Only in this book will you learn how the dinner table is the best training ground for a career in standup, how speaking your mind can bite you and buy you a house, and which people in Kathy’s life have taught her the most valuable lessons. • “Moon River and Me” by Andy Williams tells the extraordinary story of a career that has flourished for nearly three-quarters of a century. Raised by a father who was determined to see his four sons become famous performers, Andy spent much of his youth moving across the country, landing wherever he and his brothers might have a bigger opportunity, eventually winding up in Hollywood. It was there that they caught the eye of the gifted entertainer Kay Thompson, who created an acclaimed nightclub act — the Williams Brothers — that toured the country for four years. When Andy set off for a solo career in 1952, however, the fame he had enjoyed with Thompson began to slip away, and he soon found himself struggling to support himself. But a lucky break led to a job on Steve Allen’s “Tonight Show,” and in a few short years his beautiful tenor became one of the most recognizable voices in popular music. • “The Time of My Life” by Patrick Swayze and Lisa Niem is a behind-thescenes look at a Hollywood

life and a remarkable love. In a career spanning more than 30 years, Patrick made a name for himself on the stage, the screen and in television. But in February 2009, Patrick announced he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Always a fighter, he refused to let the disease bring him to his knees, and his bravery inspired his legion of fans and cancer patients everywhere. • “Robert Altman: The Oral Biography” by Mitchell Zuckoff comes roaring to life in this rollicking cinematic biography, told in a chorus of voices that can only be called Altmanesque. His outsized life and unique career are revealed as never before in the words of his family and friends — and a few enemies — as well as the agents, writers, crew members, producers and stars who worked with him. The book features even Altman himself, in the form of his exclusive last interviews. • “My Life Outside the Ring” by Hulk Hogan is his reflections on life, family, career and personal heartbreak. Born Terry Gene Bollea, Hulk Hogan burst onto the professional wrestling scene in the late 1970s and went on to become a champion. From humble beginnings in Port Tampa, Fla., this giant of a man escaped a preordained life of dock and construction work to become one of the most recognizable celebrities on the planet. Here for the first time, Hogan shares the real stories behind the most important moments of his life — from the day of his first wrestling match in 1976 and the explosion of Hulkmania to marital bliss and

ber 23, 1999, a federal grand jury in Brooklyn returned a sealed indictment against Paciello and eight other defendants, all connected to the Bonanno crime family, charging them with multiple counts of murder, robbery, and racketeering. Later that same evening, Bonanno captain Anthony Graziano telephoned Paciello.” Posner’s account reads: “On November 23, 1999, a federal grand jury in Brooklyn returned a sealed indictment against Paciello and eight other defendants, all of them connected to the Bonanno crime family. They were charged with numerous murder, robbery, and racketeering counts. Later the same day, at around seven in the evening, Bonanno captain Anthony Graziano called Paciello.” Posner said he scanned many documents and books he used for “Babylon,” including from “Clubland,” into a

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computer database instead of working with the documents all in front of him, as he had done in previous books. Since the book took years to write, he said he should have marked the passages from other sources much better, so that when he went back to work on the chapters, he would be certain which were his words and which were others. Some of the passages are similar but not identical because he edited them, he said. He pointed out that “Babylon” included countless hours of original reporting. He said he interviewed hundreds of people and sifted through thousands of pages of documents from court cases and political meetings when researching the book. “There is no worse word than the ‘p’ word — plagiarism” in journalism, Posner said. “It conjures up the worst elements of the business.”

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By Hillel Italie AP national writer NEW YORK — Break out the briefs and red cape, if you dare. More tales of “Captain Underpants” are coming. Author Dav Pilkey has agreed to write four more of the multimillion-selling series that helped establish the giggly genre known as “poop fiction.” The first book, “The Adventures of Ook and Gluk, Kung-Fu Cavemen from the Future,” comes out in August with a worldwide printing of 1 million copies, Scholastic announced Thursday. “I think fans of Captain Underpants will be very happy with this new book,” Pilkey said in a statement Thursday. “It has all of the action, laffs and ridiculousness that kids love, plus all the unapologetic irreverence and questionable potty humor that grumpy cur-

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The return of “Captain Underpants” may not be amusing to all. In 2002, the American Library Association ranked the “Underpants” books among those most frequently complained about by parents and educators. That year, “Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants” was removed from an elementary school in Page, N.D., after a parent objected to the book’s language and “innuendos.” In 2006, a high school principal in Long Beach, N.Y., banned students from dressing up as the title character. Three 17-year-old girls wore beige leotards and nude stockings under white briefs and red capes on the school’s “Superhero Day.” The “Underpants” series, which started in 1997, has more than 45 million copies in print, according to Scholastic.

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THIS & THAT from staff reports

VWSD Honor Choir to perform Tuesday The Vicksburg Warren School District’s Honor Choir will perform Tuesday night at City Auditorium. The theme will be Music! Just Imagine, and the show will begin at 6:30. Admission is free. The choir features students from across the 9,000-student district. Call 601-638-5122.

Fairy Tale auditions set for April 10-11 The Vicksburg Theatre Guild will host auditions for Fairy Tale Theatre, its annual summer youth program. Auditions will be from 2 to 4 p.m. April 10-11 at Parkside Playhouse, 101 Iowa Ave, and are open to ages 7-18. Production dates are June 24-27. Registration is $35 for VTG members and $55 for nonmembers. Call 601-6360471 or visit www.e-vtg. com for information.

Meet Tim Boaler

Fundraiser walk set for Riverfest weekend The Alabama-Mississippi Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is seeking walkers and volunteers for Walk MS, set for the same weekend as Vicksburg’s 2010 Riverfest. The walk will begin at 9 a.m. April 17 at the Art Park at Catfish Row downtown. Partipation is free, but walkers are asked to set a personal fundraising goal. Participants who raise more than $125 will receive a T-shirt and prizes. Call Angie Jackson at 601-856-5831, or e-mail her at angie.jackson@nmss. org.

Cultures on display Thursday at Alcorn Alcorn State University will host its 2010 Multicultural Festival Thursday at the Lorman campus. The free event will begin at 1 p.m. and will end at 6 p.m. with an international dinner in the dining hall. Cultures on display will include Spanish, Russian, Indian, Ecuadorian, Brazilian and African. Events will take place at the plaza, between the union and the library. Events will be moved to the E.E. Simmons Gym in case of rain. Call 601-877-6100 or visit www.alcorn.edu for information.

LIFE of Mississippi plans art exhibit LIFE of Mississippi’s third annual Art of Life EXPO-tential will be April 8 at the Mississippi Craft Center, 950 Rice Road, Ridgeland. The art exhibit, set for 5 to 8 p.m., will feature potter Sheri Marshall, glass artist Jerry Hymel, painters Roz Roy and William Heard, painter and folk artist Earl Simmons and others. Tickets are $15 for individuals or $25 for couples. Proceeds benefit LIFE of Mississippi, which aims to empower people with disabilities. LIFE stands for Living Independence for Everyone. Call Christy Dunaway at 601-969-4009 or e-mail lifeofms@aol.com.

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Tim Boaler sits inside the Old court House Museum and talks about his work as a tour guide.

He’s been ’round the world, landed in Mississippi In the last 15 years, Tim Boaler has visited the Old Court House Museum more than a hundred times, and always with an entourage of about 40. That makes him the museum’s best customer. And if he still lived in England rather than in nearby Jackson, he would have racked up a heck of a lot of frequent flier miles. He’s a tour manager, representing Travelsphere from England. His stay in America has softened his British accent, or so his parents think, but a conversation with him is a bit like watching British comedy on Saturday night TV — he has a quick and sometimes subtle wit and quipped that “the Bucket woman on ‘Keeping Up Appearances’ is based on my mother.” Tim got into the job by mistake or accident, he said. He had earned a degree in languages — he speaks not only English but also French, German and Italian — “but at the end of my four years I sat down and thought,

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what the hell am I going to do now? I honestly had no idea. I needed to earn some money, went from one job to another, wasted all sorts of time and, to be honest I wasn’t going anywhere.” Then a unique event occurred. In a city of more than 8 million people, he met a girl on the street in London who had been a classmate. They went for a drink and had that “what are you doing now” conversation. She worked for a tour company and suggested Tim apply. She gave him some phone numbers, and on a Monday he called, gave them his credentials and they asked if he would like to go to New York for them on Thursday,

“And I said, ‘Would I ever!’” he recalled, and he mused, “If I had been walking down the street the other way, who knows what I’d be doing now.” Tim’s training for the job, he said, was “none at all. That would be different today.” Requirements were “you had to be the right kind of person, have to be organized, resourceful, think quickly on your feet, have a thick skin — alledgedly I can do all that.” He was also well-traveled, and he credits his grandfather, a Dutch sailor, with having the greatest influence on his life and for his love of going places. “At a time when very few people had seen the world,” Tim said, “My grandfather definitely had. When I was a little boy, he would sit me on his knee and tell me all sorts of stories about this and that and the other and all the places he had been, which made me want to do it.” Having a foreign-born grandfather also made Tim see the

value of learning foreign languages. At 14, he swapped places with a boy from France. He was at the age “when you can learn a language in no time,” and when he went home to London he could speak French better than his teachers — “and they hated me because of it.” His British accent in dealing with tourists from his homeland is a plus, he said. At first he had a bit of trouble understanding Southerners, and when he came here he found himself “adapting the way I speak so the people around here could understand me. I tell my tourists they may struggle at first to understand Southerners, but it works both ways.” His accent, he said, opens doors, and he gets asked all the time, “You’re not from around here, are you?” And he answers, “No, I’m from Alabama.” He used to do tours all over the world, he said, but that was see Boaler, page C4.

River City Heart Walk Art association gears up for show Saturday at Rainbow VAA spring eVent

By Manivanh Chanprasith mchan@vicksburgpost.com The Vicksburg Art Association’s annual spring show for members will kick off Saturday with an opening reception. “The show gives people the ability to show their artwork,” VAA president Leslie Horton said. “It gives us an outlet to share our art.” To participate in the annual exhibit, artists must be members of the association. The fee to join is $15, and allows a maximum of three pieces to be submitted to the show. An extra $3 is charged for entries to a special category called Angels. VAA members will take entries from 2 to 4 this afternoon, and from 4 to 6 Monday evening at the group’s headquarters, the Firehouse Gallery at Main and Openwood streets. Categories are 3-D, acrylic,

By Manivanh Chanprasith mchan@vicksburgpost.com

If you go The Vicksburg Art Association’s spring members show will kick off at 8 p.m. Saturday with a reception at the Firehouse Gallery at Main and Openwood streets. The works will be on display from 1 to 4 p.m. March 28 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. computer graphics, drawing, fiber, mixed media, oil, photo-color, photo-mono, print-making and watercolor. Entries to the special category may be in any medium. The show will open Saturday night at 8 with a reception at the gallery. Works may be viewed from 1 to 4 p.m. March 28 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 29-31. Works will be for sale, with the VAA taking a 20 percent commission.

March 29-31. Entry registration is this afternoon from 2 to 4 and Monday evening from 4 to 6. The fee is $15 for as many as three pieces and $3 for the special category called Angels. Call 601-638-9221 or visit www. vicksburgart.com. “There’s a lot of really good art, and the prices are reasonable,” Horton said. Prices, she said, range from $10 to $600. Awarded will be three cash prizes for Best in Show and a $200 David A. Leenknecht prize in photography. The People’s Choice award will be chosen by show attendees. The VAA hosts two other shows throughout the year, in the fall and at Christmas.

The River City Heart Walk is back for the 12th year, but in a new place this time. The walk, which will include children’s activities and other entertainment, will be Saturday at the Rainbow Event Center at 1380 Warrenton Road. Last year’s walk was at Riverfront Park. “We’re always excited to host this event in our city,” said Diane Gawronski, chairman of the 2010 River City Heart Walk. “Mississippi has a high propensity to heart disease. The walk helps bring awareness to heart disease. Many who walk do so in honor of those they lost to heart disease.” Events will kick off with registration at 8:30 a.m., and the walk begins at 9. Participants will walk on a designated sidewalk, which wraps around the event center and

If you go The River City Heart Walk will be Saturday at the Rainbow Event Center on Warrenton Road. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m., and the walk will start at 9. Proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association. Call Gay Smith at 662455-5343 or 662-753-9969, or visit www.rivercityheartwalk.kintera.org. offers views of the Mississippi River. Activities will be featured inside the event center. “There will be all types of activities for children,” said Gay Smith, special events coordinator for the American Heart & Stroke Association, which is sponsoring the walk in Vicksburg see Walk, page C4.

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local events & ENTERTAINMENT Tapestry Tour of Homes

Southern Cultural Heritage Center

Mississippi College theater

Through April 5; tickets: $10 per home or $25 per three, available at Vicksburg Convention & Visitors Bureau office on Clay Street; 601-636-9421. The homes: • Anchuca Historic Mansion, 1010 First East St. — 11 a.m.: Thursday and April 1; 10 a.m.: Saturday and April 3. • Annabelle, 501 Speed St. — 1 p.m.: today, Friday, March 28 and April 2. • Baer House, 1117 Grove St. — 1 p.m.: Monday, Saturday, March 29 and April 3 and 5. • The Bazsinsky House, 1022 Monroe St. — 10 a.m.: today, Monday, March 28-29 and April 5; 6 p.m. Saturday, David Mitchell, speaker. • Duff Green Mansion, 1114 First East St. — 3 p.m.: today, Friday, March 28 and April 2. • The Corners Mansion, 601 Klein St. — 2 p.m.: Friday and April 2; 11 a.m.: Saturday and April 3. • Cedar Grove mansion, 2200 Oak St. — 11 a.m.: today, Friday, March 28 and April 2. • Christ Episcopal Church, 1115 Main St. — 9 a.m.: Monday, Saturday, March 29 and April 3 and 5. • The Cobb House at Southern Cultural Heritage Center, 1302 Adams St. — 2 p.m.: Monday, Thursday, March 29 and April 1 and 5. • The George Washington Ball House, 921 Main St. — 4 p.m.: Saturday and April 3; 11 a.m.: Monday, March 29 and April 5. • The Jacqueline House African-American Museum, 1325 Main St. — 9 a.m.: Thursday and April 1; 3 p.m.: Monday, March 29 and April 5. • Linden Plantation Gardens, 505 Duncan Road — 4 p.m.: today, Thursday, March 28 and April 1. • The Martha Vick House, 1300 Grove St. — 1 p.m.: Thursday and April 1; 2 p.m.: Saturday and April 3. • The Mary Harwood House, 600 Fort Hill Road — 10 a.m.: Thursday and April 1; 3 p.m.: Saturday and April 3. • The Shlenker House, 2212 Cherry St. — 3 p.m.: Thursday and April 1; 10 a.m.: Friday and April 2. • The Old Court House Museum, 1008 Cherry St. — 4 p.m. Friday and April 2; 2 p.m.: today and March 28; 6 p.m. April 3, Alan Huffman, author of “Sultana: Surviving the Civil War, Prison and the Worst Maritime Disaster in American History,” speaker.

Reservations required for each event: 601-631-2997 or info@ southernculture.org; Beginning stained glass workshop: 5:307:30 p.m. Tuesday and March 30; the Rev. Mark Bleakley of Holy Cross Anglican Church, instructor; $160 for members, $170 for nonmembers; Amir Gwirtzman concert: 6 p.m. April 5; $15 in advance or $20 at door, $8 for students; Drawing basics workshop: 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 13 and 20; Jeanie Nicolson, instructor; $50 for members, $60 for nonmembers, supplies included; Digital photography workshop: 5:30-7 p.m. April 27 and May 4; Kathy Gibson, instructor; $40 for members, $50 for nonmembers; bring camera and batteries; Chocolate Affair: 7 p.m. May 6; $20 for members, $30 for nonmembers; diners with event ticket will receive 10 percent discount at Cafe Anchuca, Duff’s Tavern & Grill, Monsour’s at the Biscuit Company and Roca.

Performances on Clinton campus; 601-925-3440; “William Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors”: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. March 28; MC’s Jennings Courtyard, 208 McLemore Drive; Shakespeare Festival and Renaissance Faire: April 10, time and location TBA.

Master Gardeners March Mondays

April 29-30, May 1, 6-8 and 20-22; Mont Helena home on U.S. 61 North, between Rolling Fork and Anguilla; tickets: $45 plus $3 processing fee, available in advance only; call 662-873-2080, fax 662-873-2450 or visit www.monthelena.com.

5:30-7 p.m.; instructed by Master Gardeners at Warren County Extension Office, 1100-C Grove St.; free; 601-636-5442; Monday: “Not Tonight, Deer” by Ann Sherard and Jim Brannon; March 29: Weed Alert! Escaped Ornamentals by Virginia DuBowy.

2010 Riverfest April 16-17; theme: Jammin’ on the River; downtown event will feature bluegrass, country, blues, rock and R&B; Jason Michael Carroll will headline first night and J. Blackfoot with Blue Mountain of Memphis will close out second night; tickets: $15 per night or $25 for weekend pass; www.riverfestms.com.

42nd annual Vicksburg-Warren County Riverfest Arts & Crafts Show 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. April 17; Walnut, South and Crawford streets; free.

Attic Gallery traveling exhibit Opening reception: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, display through April 24; Pearl River Glass Studio, 142 Millsaps Ave., Jackson; free; 601638-9221.

Vicksburg Theatre Guild “Gold in the Hills”: Friday and Saturday; July 9-10, 16-17, 23-24 and 30-31; “Bad Seed”: May 7-9 and 14-16; “Fairy Tale Theatre”: June 24-27; all events at Parkside Playhouse, 101 Iowa Ave.; Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m., Sunday shows at 2; $12 for adults, $10 for 55 and older, $5 for 12 and younger; 601-636-0471 or www.e-vtg.com.

“Mont Helena — A Dream Revisited”

18th annual Civil War Show 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 10; Battlefield Inn; $2; 601-638-1195.

Vicksburg Art Association Members’ Spring Show 8 p.m. Saturday, 1-4 p.m. March 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 29-31; Old Constitution Firehouse, Main and Openwood streets; free viewing; contact: Leslie Horton, president, 601-638-7900 or lesliehorton@hotmail.com.

Port Gibson Main Street Heritage Festival Saturday; includes 5K Dilla Dash, a Mississippi Track Club Grand Prix Event, at 8 a.m.; www.portgibsonmainstreet.com or 601437-4500.

Book-signings Stuart Green, Vicksburg native: 4 p.m. Thursday; “Climbing Woodall Mountain”; Howard Frank Mosher: 2:30 p.m. Friday; “Walking to Gatlinburg”; the Rev. Peter G. Heltzel, Vicksburg native: 4 p.m. April 8; “Jesus and Justice: Evangelicals, Race, and American Politics”; Lorelei Books, 1103 Washington St.; 601-6348624 or loreleibooks.com.

Jim Henson Exhibits

Health Walk Program 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through May 30; Poverty Point State Historic Site, West Carroll Parish, east of Monroe on Louisiana 577; free; 888-926-5492.

“O Brother, Where Art Thou?” 10th anniversary April 16-18; movie screening during Crossroads Film Festival & Society in Jackson; 601-832-4921 or luriley@aol.com.

• Ameristar Casino, 4116 Washington St. 601-638-1000, www.ameristar.com • Glenn Williams — Variety/country; tonight at Cabaret Lounge; free. • Doug Allen — Variety; Tuesday-March 28 and March 30-April 4 at Cabaret; free. • GalaxyRed — Blues/variety; Friday-Saturday at Bottleneck Blues Bar; free. • Hip Kitty — Rock; April 2-3 at Bottleneck; free. • Billy Currington — Country; 7:30 p.m. April 9 at Bottleneck; tickets: $45. • Richard Marx — Contemporary; 7:30 p.m. May 14 at Bottleneck; tickets: $45-$50.

Eddie Monsour’s at the Biscuit Company 1100 Washington St., 601-638-1571 • 8 p.m.-midnight Wednesdays — Open mic night. • 10 p.m. Saturday — George McConnell Band; $10 cover.

LD’s Kitchen, 1111 Mulberry St., 601-636-9838 • 8:30 p.m. each second and fourth Tuesday — Central Mississippi Blues Society Band, local artists; free. • 7 p.m. each first and third Tuesday — Line dancing; free.

Eli’s Treehouse Restaurant & Sports Grill, 1837 Cherry St., 601-636-3953 • 8 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday — Karaoke contest, cash prize.

Jacques’ Cafe at Battlefield Inn, 4137 N. Frontage Road, 601-638-5811 • 8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday — Karaoke in the lounge; free.

Beechwood Restaurant & Lounge, 4451 Clay St., 601-636-3761 • 7-10 p.m. Wednesday — Kind Edward; free. • Friday-Saturday — Gravity; $7.

Leland: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Saturday, free but donations accepted.

Mississippi Welcome Center, 4210 Washington St., 601-638-4269

8:30 a.m. Saturday; Rainbow Event Center on Warrenton Road; 662-455-5343 or www.rivercityheartwalk.kintera.org.

H.C. Porter Backyards & Beyond: Mississippians and Their Stories

• 1-4 p.m. each third Sunday — Old Time Music Society; free.

2010 Lenten Fine Arts Series

Through April 1; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday; Mississippi Arts Center, 201 E. Pascagoula St., Jackson; free, but donations to Backyards & Beyond, a nonprofit organization, are encouraged.

River City Heart Walk

Friday: Beechwood Elementary Honor Choir; The Church of the Holy Trinity, Episcopal, South and Monroe streets; seafood gumbo lunch: 12:05-12:35 p.m., $10; 601-636-0542 for tickets.

Vicksburg Red Carpet Classic Auto Show 8 a.m. April 17; Vicksburg Cruisers Car Club; Blackburn Motor Company on North Frontage Road; car registration fee: $15 per car in advance or $20 day of show; 601-415-0421, 601-831-2597 or www.vicksburgcruisers.com.

Jackson Audubon Society Monthly chapter meeting: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday; Eudora Welty Library, 300 N. State St., Jackson; Dave Hall, speaker; monthly bird walk: 8-10 a.m. April 3; LeFleur’s Bluff State Park, Mayes Lake Entrance, 115 Lakeland Terrace, Jackson; $3 per vehicle; 601-956-7444 or www.jacksonaudubonsociety.org.

Mississippi College concert-celebration series

Roca Restaurant & Bar, 127 Country Club Drive, 601-638-0800 • 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays — Live music with Ben Shaw; free.

Vicksburg Convention Center and Auditorium, 1600 Mulberry St., 601-630-2929 • 8 p.m. Saturday — Jamey Johnson, country; tickets: $35.50 standing-room only, $30.50 reserved seats, plus facility fees; visit convention center box office, any Ticketmaster outlet or www. ticketmaster.com.

7:30 p.m. April 6; Provine Chapel on campus.

Vicksburg, military park featured in regional travel magazine Vicksburg and the Vicksburg National Military Park are featured in the MarchApril issue of AAA Southern Traveler magazine. The article, called Echoes of War, talks about Civil War battlefields, monuments and museums in Mississippi. A photo of the Missouri monument at the VNMP is featured on the cover. To read the article, visit www.ouraaa.com/traveler.

100 years of USM on display at school A century of University of Southern Mississippi history will be displayed through 2010. The USM Centennial Exhibit will be at the Cook Library, room 105-A, next to Starbucks, on the Hattiesburg campus. The exhibit, a joint initiative of the Centennial Steering Committee and University Libraries, will feature USM memorabilia such as yearbooks, newspapers, athletics and arts items and

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The 15th annual Cotton District Arts Festival will be April 17 in Starkville. The event will feature local cuisine, music and art. Admission is free. The festival coincides with Mississippi State University’s Super Bulldog Weekend. Call 662-324-3080 or visit www.starkvillearts.org.

food from more than 40 Jackson-area restaurants, a silent auction and live entertainment. Celebrity judges include restaurateur, author and columnist Robert St. John; WLBT anchor Howard Ballou; editorial cartoonist Marshall Ramsey; and Viking Cooking School chef Matthew Sheeter. Tickets are $65 in advance and $80 at the door, and are available at www.tasteofms. org, Everyday Gourmet, Bebop Records, McDade’s, Fresh Ink, the Highland Village Office and St. Andrew’s Cathedral bookstore in Jackson. Proceeds benefit the fight against homelessness and hunger in the Jackson area. Call 601-353-2759.

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from staff reports photographs. The free exhibit can be viewed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Call 601-2664241 or e-mail centennial@ usm.edu.

Cotton District fest April 17 in Starkville

The 22nd annual Taste of Mississippi, a benefit, is set for March 29 at Highland Village in Jackson. The event will feature

V-Day 2010 will be Thursday and Friday at the Red Room at Hal & Mal’s, 200 Commerce St., Jackson. Sponsored by the Fondren

Theatre Workshop, Jackson Free Press and Crossroads Film Society, the event will feature a performance of the play “The Vagina Monologues” and a screening of the documentary “What I Want My Words to Do to You,” both by playwright and activist Eve Ensler. Ensler’s play is based on her interviews with more than 200 women, and the film is about the lives of 15 women inmates at New York’s Bedford Hills Correctional Facility. Show times for the play are 7 p.m. Thursday and 9 p.m. Friday. The film will be shown at 7 p.m. Friday. Admission is $20 for one play and the film Friday, $15 for one play on either night or $5 for the film. Tickets are available online at jfptickets.com. Proceeds will benefit the Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Women’s Fund. Call Kimberly Griffin at 601362-6121, ext. 11, or e-mail her at kimberly@jacksonfreepress.com.

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The March-April cover of AAA’s Southern Traveler magazine, in which Vicksburg and the Vicksburg National Military Park are featured

Sunday, March 21, 2010

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Peterson, Pompelia wed Feb. 13 Ball to marry Mr. Sellers April 10 William Randolph Peterson and Karie Lynn Pompelia were married at 10 a.m. Feb. 13, 2010, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Meridian. The Revs. Walton Womack Jones and Harriet Phillips Simmons officiated at the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony E. Pompelia of Meridian. She is the granddaughter of Shirley Ann Dillon and the late the Rev. Clarence Edward Dillon of Princeton, W.Va., and the late Mary Catherine Pompelia and Emmett Eugene Pompelia of Meridian. The groom is the son of Josephine Coker Peterson and Dr. Richard Ward Peterson Sr., both of Vicksburg. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Martelle Coker Sr. of Eden and the late Mr. and Mrs. Ward Travis Peterson of Independence, Iowa. Nuptial music was presented by David Benson, organist. The bride was presented in marriage by her father. Special wedding assistant was Mrs. Cole Wilson Pompelia of DeKalb. A reception followed in the parish hall of the church. For a wedding trip, the couple traveled to the mountains of Gatlinburg, Tenn. They will make their home in Meridian. The bride is a teacher for the Lauderdale County School District, and the groom is employed by the Mississippi Department of Public Safety.

Mr. and Mrs. William Randolph Peterson The bride is the former Karie Lynn Pompelia Announcement parties The couple will be introduced in Vicksburg and Meridian at

two announcement parties at later dates.

Shanndolyn Ronita Williamson Engaged to marry Derrick Gomez Slaughter She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in family consumer counseling from Tennessee State University. Miss Williamson is a teacher/ counselor at Youth Villages. The prospective groom is a 1986 graduate of Vicksburg High School, where he was a member of FCA and the football and track teams. He attended Alcorn State

University. Mr. Slaughter is a community counselor supervisor for Compass Intervention Center. The wedding will be at 3 p.m. April 3, 2010, at Great Grove Street M.B. Church. A reception will follow at St. Mary’s Center. All relatives and friends are invited to attend.

Haulman, Mr. Britt to marry in Jackson Mr. and Mrs. David Raymer Haulman of Vicksburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Leigh of Hattiesburg, to Kenneth Rock Britt of Ridgeland. Mr. Britt is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kenneth Britt of Wesson. Miss Haulman is the granddaughter of Cecil Breaux Haulman and the late Clement Raymer Haulman of Gainesville, Fla.; the late Lucille Babineaux Taber of Lafayette, La.; and the late Edward William Taber of Garland, Texas. Mr. Britt is the grandson of Dixie Nell Griffith Walker and the late Walter Edward Walker and the late Charles Monvil Britt, all of Wesson, and the late Mildred Williams Britt Bardwell of McComb. The bride-elect is a 1993 graduate of Warren Central High School. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in social and rehabilitation services and a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from the University of Southern Mississippi. She received a Master of

Lindsay Kathryn Ball Engaged to marry Lucas Andrew Sellers Mr. Sellers is a chef at the Café Ritz in West Point. Vows will be exchanged at 5 p.m. April 10, 2010, at First Baptist Church in Tupelo. A reception will immediately

follow in the Grand Hall and Fellowship Hall at the church. All relatives and friends are invited to attend.

Rutland to wed Lazor in Florida

Williamson to marry Slaughter Hollis and Clarissa Williamson of Covington, Tenn., announce the engagement of their daughter, Shanndolyn Ronita of Memphis, to Derrick Gomez Slaughter, also of Memphis. Mr. Slaughter is the son of Jackel Slaughter of Vicksburg and George Gibson Jr. of Elmont, N.Y. Miss Williamson is the granddaughter of the late Ed Louise and Mercy Williamson of Covington. Mr. Slaughter is the grandson of Terry Slaughter and the late Modell Slaughter and the late George Gibson Sr. and Ruby Gibson, all of Vicksburg. The bride-elect is a 2000 graduate of Covington High School, where she was a member of the No. 1 Club, FHA, cheerleading and choir.

The Rev. Richard and Kathy Ball of Tupelo announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsay Kathryn, to Lucas Andrew Sellers. Mr. Sellers is the son of Al and Brenda Sellers of Vicksburg. Miss Ball is the granddaughter of G.O. Parker Jr. and the late Etta Mae Parker of Magee and the late Gerald and Nelda Ball of Monticello. Mr. Sellers is the grandson of Charles Henry and Dot Hall of Starkville and the late Alvin and Ludia Webb Sellers of Forest City, Ark. The bride-elect graduated with honors from Tupelo High School in 2005. She was a member of the Anchor Club. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from Mississippi State University, where she graduated cum laude. Miss Ball is employed at the First Presbyterian Church Childcare Center in Starkville. The prospective groom graduated with honors from Warren Central High School in 2004. He was a member of the soccer team and Robotics Club. He received the Norseman Award and was named 2004 Vicksburg Post Player of the Year. He attended Mississippi State University.

The engagement of Molly Snow Rutland to Lee Linley Lazor, both of Destin, Fla., is announced today. Vows will be exchanged April 18, 2010, in a beachside ceremony in Destin. A private reception will follow. Ms. Rutland is the daughter of Henry and Delores Snow of Tifton, GA. She is the granddaughter of Mary Rose of Tifton. Mr. Lazor is the son of Robert and Dinah Lazor of Vicksburg. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. William C. Shepherd of Gould, Ark., and the late Mr. and Mrs. John Lazor of Tallahassee, Fla. The bride-elect graduated with honors from Tift County High School. She graduated with honors from Georgia College & State University, where she received a Master of Business Administration degree. Ms. Rutland is a registered client associate with Merrill Lynch.

Molly Snow Rutland Engaged to marry Lee Linley Lazor The prospective groom is a graduate of St. Aloysius High School. He received a bachelor’s degree from Mississippi

State University. Mr. Lazor owns Lazorscape LLC landscaping company in Destin.

Alexander to marry Mr. Mims April 24

Jennifer Leigh Haulman Engaged to marry Kenneth Rock Britt Education degree from William Carey University. Miss Haulman is employed by the Petal School District. The prospective groom is a 1995 honor graduate of Wesson Attendance Center. He attended Copiah-Lincoln

Community College. Mr. Britt is employed by Entergy Mississippi. Vows will be exchanged June 5, 2010, at First Baptist Church Chapel in Jackson. A reception will follow at the Fairview Inn.

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Alexander of Summit announce the engagement of their daughter, Heather Marie, to Vaughn Mims. Mr. Mims is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Mims of Vicksburg. Miss Alexander is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hershal Mason and Joan Stewart, all of McComb; David Hewitt and the late Lou Hewitt of Summit; Mr. and Mrs. William Paulk of Diamondhead; and Mr. and Mrs. Grady Alexander Jr. of Jayess. She is the greatgranddaughter of Christine Alexander of Jayess. Mr. Mims is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Oren Bailess and the late Mr. and Mrs. Crawford Mims, all of Vicksburg. The bride-elect is a 2004 graduate of North Pike High School and a 2009 graduate of the University of Mississippi, where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma soror-

Heather Marie Alexander Engaged to marry Vaughn Mims ity and received a degree in marketing. She served as Pike County’s Miss Hospitality in 2008. Miss Alexander is employed with Wells Fargo Financial in Jackson. The prospective groom is a 2004 graduate of Warren Central High School and a 2009 graduate of the University of Mississippi, where

he received a degree in management. Mr. Mims is employed with Blue Cross/Blue Shield in Jackson and is co-owner of V&J Construction. The wedding will be at 6 p.m. April 24, 2010, at Greenwood Plantation in St. Francisville, La. A reception will follow.

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march 27 • Virginia Helen Abraham and Frederick Barnett Carlton III 2 p.m. at Foxfire Ranch in Waterford, Miss. Reception to follow Family and friends are

invited • Lukeshia Cottrell and Monte S. Campbell 3 p.m. at Vicksburg Convention Center Reception to follow

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Johnnie Keller announces the birth of a 6-pound, 3-ounce son, NaJiion NiKahlas Keller, on Feb. 10, 2010, at River Region Medical Center. Grandparents are Janetta Keller Ushmore of Port Gibson and Charles Odom of Vicksburg. • Joshua Williams and Shalonda Keinna Haggard announce the birth of a 4-pound, 8-ounce daughter, Jashlynn Devionna Williams, on Feb. 15, 2010, at River Region Medical Center. Maternal grandparents are Alonda and Kevin Calvin and Charles and Ann Haggard. Paternal grandparents are Michelle Banks and Michael and Joann Williams.

Terrell and Tanisha Davis announce the birth of an 8-pound, 3-ounce daughter, Trenise Alexandria, on Feb. 15, 2010, at River Region Medical Center. Grandparents are Larry and Wilma Anderson and Cornelious and Helen Johnson. • Chuck L. Lee III and Nicky Kelly announce the birth of a 7-pound, 9-ounce daughter, Madison Nicole Lee, on Feb. 15, 2010, at River Region Medical Center. Grandparents are Lora Lee Johnson, Daniel Johnson, Sandra Kelly and Jerry Kelly. • Alan L. and LaShauda L. Watson announce the birth of a 7-pound, 1-ounce daughter, Akirah Nicole Watson, on

Feb. 17, 2010, at River Region Medical Center. Grandparents are Newton E. and Juanita L. Hollins and Bessie Watson and Allen Overton. • Romarious Raymond Conner and Dominque Latoya Regan announce the birth of a 6-pound, 3-ounce son, Romarion Deandre Conner, on Feb. 17, 2010, at River Region Medical Center. Grandparents are Ernest Regan Jr., Glory Regan, Denise Jones and Roy Conner. • Patrick Lamont Cessna Sr. and Joette Nicole Phillips announce the birth of a 5-pound, 8-ounce son, Patrick Lamont Cessna Jr., on Feb. 18, 2010, at River Region Medical

Center. Maternal grandparents are Patrica Arrington and the late the Rev. Jody Arrington. Paternal grandparents are John and Elaine Cessna. • Jason E. and Gena B. Tatum announce the birth of a 6-pound, 4-ounce daughter, Caroline Grace, on Feb. 18, 2010, at River Region Medical Center. Maternal grandparents are Alvin and Omega Barrett. Paternal grandparents are Kenneth and Carol Tatum. Maternal great-grandmother is Lucille Griffin. Paternal great-grandmother is Jean Braxton.

You don’t even know what cricket is!” What do the Brits call us? “We call you Yanks, but one of the first things I tell tourists is, ‘Don’t do that.’” That’s just a minor bit of instruction. In his job, Tim is not only a tour guide but he’s also a nursemaid and a psychologist. He meets the group when it arrives and is with it throughout the trip, dealing with any problems. “If anybody gets sick, I deal with it. If anybody goes missing, I look for them,” he said. That has included seeing after a critically sick girl in Italy who had spinal meningitis (she recovered) and a man who suffered cardiac arrest in Cody, Wyo. (he didn’t make it). Tim is convinced that “if these things are going to happen, they are going to happen somewhere where it is going to make it more of a challenge.” He’s also arranged a marriage. He didn’t know the necessary arrangements, but he found out. That’s what he also did for a family who went home to India. Their

father had planned to be on the trip — and he was, but not the way originally thought; he died, so they took his ashes along. Tim found a priest and made the funeral plans for scattering the ashes in the Ganges in a candlelit ceremony at dawn in the holy city of Varanasi. There have been many funny moments, but one that stands out is about a young man “who was not the smartest cookie in the jar.” In Berlin, where bathrooms were marked Damen for women and Herr for men, the tourists came out of the bathroom and told Tim there was a man in there: yep, he had gone into the one marked “Da Men.” He has good relations with 99 percent of his tourists, Tim said, “but every now and then there are weirdos. I’ve had people, well, you know, you get the feeling their family back in England made up a collection to send them away.” Those who come to Vicksburg, he said, are mostly interested in the Civil War.

They tour the Old Court House, the national park and Cedar Grove “and they all love Jacques’ restaurant.” Most of their visits are to large cities, “so they like the small-town experience here. They like the people here, who are well-mannered and polite.” In addition to working for several tour companies, Tim goes home at least once a year and is in the early stages of starting his own company. Meanwhile, he has pretty much settled into a routine with a wife and two cats — “Bella, a stray starving female my daughter picked up, and the other is Bosley, a big fat bruiser of a cat.” And he has two daughters, very reflective of the nationalities of their parents. “One talks like me,” Tim said. “The other talks like her mother.” •

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Annie Lynn “Lula” Strong celebrated her 100th birthday on March 15. She was born in 1910 to Anderson Lynn and Rose Smith Lynn and was married to the late Deacon Percy “Pap” Strong. She was a member of Sand Hill Church before moving to Bailey Plantation, then became a member of Bethlehem Church. She resides with her caretaker, Marie Allen.

Michele Virginia Hullum Engaged to marry Stephen Manuel Hernandez

Hullum to wed Hernandez April 3 in Prairieville William Ted and Jo Ann Hullum of Geismar, La., announce the engagement of their daughter, Michele Virginia, to Stephen Manuel Hernandez of Baton Rouge. Mr. Hernandez is the son of Luis and Jackie Hernandez of Parachute, Colo., and Jaime and Asuzena Mendoza of Hobbs, N.M. The bride is the granddaughter of Clara Wyatt of Elkton, Md.; Jones Wyatt of Geismar, formerly West Grove, Pa.; and the late Jerrol and Edith Hullum of Vicksburg. The groom is the grandson of David and Rose Lerma of Brownfield, Texas, and Manuel Hernandez and the late Ella Hernandez of Lubbock, Texas. The bride-elect is a 2007 graduate of Dutchtown High School, where she received the Family & Consumer Science Senior Award and was a member of 4-H, band and colorguard.

Miss Hullum is pursuing a degree in family and consumer science with a concentration in fashion merchandising from Southeastern Louisiana University. The prospective groom is a 2006 graduate of Dutchtown High School, where he was a member of Symphonic Band and Jazz Band. He served as marching band snare captain and received the Louis Armstrong Jazz Band Senior Award. He received an Associate of Arts degree in information technology and networking from ITI Technical College in 2009. Mr. Hernandez is onsite technician in the Information Technology Department at McDonald’s of Baton Rouge. Vows will be exchanged at 2 p.m. April 3, 2010, at Mayon’s on Miller Street in Prairieville, La. A reception will follow. All relatives and friends are invited to attend.

before he met Ilicia, “so you know why I moved here — there’s a woman to blame for everything.” They met at the lunch counter at Ruby Tuesday’s in Jackson when Tim was on his way with a tour from Memphis to Vicksburg. They started talking, and she told him there were more interesting things to see in Jackson than stopping at a shopping mall. The next time he was in town, he should give her a call. That was two weeks later. Six more months and they were married; that was 10 years ago. Tim has had some adjustments to make and doesn’t think he’ll ever get used to Mississippi summers, and “in July and August, if I can possibly be somewhere else,” he wouldn’t hesitate to go. “I was about to say I enjoy the winters here because they are like British summers — but not this year.” Food isn’t a problem, he said, “for you know the British aren’t famous for their food. We don’t have our own food culture like the French and Italians. Traditional British food is not good and we know it — no pretending that it is.” He likes Southern food, except for grits, which he thinks nobody really eats — “they just tell you they do.” Since living in the South and eating local cuisine, he said, “I’ve lost my hair and grown a stomach. What does that tell you?” What does he miss most about England? “Good Indian food — we have a large Indian population — and a good game of cricket in the summer. It’s a game loosely — very loosely — like baseball. Old folks still have a set time for tea — my mother does — but I don’t even drink it, never liked it. I miss the little things, like the crossword puzzle in the London Times — and driving on the CORRECT side of the road. Nothing really makes me homesick.” Most of the former British colonists and even the Japanese drive on the left side of the road, Tim said, and quipped that the Americans don’t “because you never did anything that you were told.

Walk Continued from Page C1. and others across the country. “We’ll have the normal health screenings like blood pressure, sugar and everything that has to do with heart disease.” A DJ will provide entertainment. “We’re going to have a funfilled morning,” Smith said. The goal is to raise $75,000. “We’re at least halfway there,” Gawronski said. “But registration is still open.” Funds will benefit AHA research and prevention programs. “Every 37 seconds, someone dies from heart disease,” Smith said. “That equals out to 2,400 people a day.” Walkers may join a team or start a team online at www. rivercityheartwalk.kintera. org.

Gordon Cotton is an author and historian who lives in Vicskburg.

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Trashy thriller ‘Repo Men’ offers bloody awful future By Glenn Whipp The Associated Press In the happy future of “Repo Men,” if you need a pancreas, you can get a pancreas. It’ll cost you $618,000 and, if you miss one of your scheduled “easy” payments, you’ll find yourself hounded by a hired goon who will slice you open, retrieve the organ and leave you on the floor, bleeding to death. But at least you enjoyed a little extra time with your loved ones, right? With any luck, that time wouldn’t be spent watching empty-headed thrillers like “Repo Men,” a trashy movie that offers its slick dystopian vision as a pretense to lacerate a few dozen bodies in a fashion that makes “Nip/ Tuck” look like “Marcus Welby, M.D.” Th e m ov i e ’s op e n i n g sequence establishes the mood, with Jude Law’s repo thug interrupting a deadbeat organ recipient mid-call-girl (the movie’s view of women is almost as dim as its attitude toward the future), tasering the poor bloke and then cheerily yanking out his liver while listening to Rosemary Clooney. (The film does display good taste in music.)

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Forest Whitaker, from left, Jude Law and Liev Schreiber in “Repo Men”

film review Law’s Remy often works in tandem with Jake (Forest Whitaker). They’re good at what they do, though their corporate master (Liev Schreiber, making a nice career playing amoral types) wishes they’d come in through the back door with their organ retrievals.

“I want them buying, not thinking,” Schreiber’s salesman says, referring to the customers deliberating in his “showroom.” Remy’s wife (Carice van Houten, “Black Book”) wants him to find a new line of work. Apparently, she doesn’t like the job’s hours, though she doesn’t seem to have a prob-

lem with the butchering aspect. (She must use a good laundry detergent.) As luck would have it, though, the hunter becomes the hunted when an on-thejob accident forces Remy to have a literal change of heart about his profession. Immediately, preposterously, Remy acquires a conscience along

with a new gal pal (Alice Braga), who, like Remy, is on the run after having enough transplants to qualify for Bionic Woman status. Understandably, “Repo Men” has been sitting on Universal’s shelf for years, and what meager social satire it contains has long passed its expiration date. (The equally bad “Repo!: The Genetic Opera” mined the same territory last year.) As an action thriller, it’s not much either, full of tedious nonsense and unintentionally comic moments involving Jude Law Action Hero. (Unless director Miguel Sapochnik meant that to be part of the

social satire, too, and we’re just not getting the joke.) And, without going into too much detail, the movie’s loopy ending takes the material’s logic-be-damned ethos into another stratosphere. But it does confirm the filmmakers’ grisly fascination with invasive surgery. Maybe they could set up some kind of eyeballremoval service booth outside theaters showing their film. “Repo Men,” a Universal Pictures release, is rated R for strong bloody violence, grisly images, language and some sexuality/nudity. Running time: 111 minutes. One star out of four.

‘Wimpy Kid’ fleshes out Jeff Kinney’s stick-figure novel film review

By Glenn Whipp The Associated Press The movie version of “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” manages to put flesh and bone on the stick figures in Jeff Kinney’s wildly successful cartoon novel without altering the book’s mildly subversive comic tone. That fidelity plays mostly for the good, though the book’s moron-plagued, middle-school protagonist — a sixth-grade boy, who, let’s be honest, comes off as kind of self-absorbed, lazy and petty — loses some of his appeal when viewed under the harsh light of the camera. What’s funny on the page is less sympathetic on the screen, meaning the wimpy kid who’s going to win the hearts and minds of most moviegoers is not the title character, but his best buddy, the I-gotta-be-me super-nerd Rowley. Unlike Rowley, Greg (Zachary Gordon) is obsessed with being one of the cool kids as he enters the “glorified holding pen” known as middle school. Greg covets immediate status

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Zachary Gordon in “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” among his peers, but doesn’t want to put in any actual work to win that recognition. So he tries out various activities, which he sees as “rackets,” in an effort to move up the

popularity scale at his school. Best friend Rowley (Robert Capron), meanwhile, shows up on the first day of class wearing a serape and sporting a bowl haircut.

Then, after school, Rowley shouts across the courtyard, “Hey, Greg! Wanna play?”, breaching middle school etiquette by failing to use the proper, codified language

(it’s “hang out,” not “play”) and for displaying undue enthusiasm. Greg begins to believe that he’s either going to have to remake Rowley or lose him as a friend altogether. What Greg doesn’t understand is that Rowley, with his passion for self-expression, has an authenticity that will eventually win the kind of acceptance Greg so desperately desires. Which brings us to the movie’s main problem: The Wimpy Kid is a wet blanket. True, that’s always been the conceit behind Kinney’s series, currently at four books and counting. Being 12 is an awkward, imperfect, in-between time. Few people remember middle school fondly. But in transferring the clean, precise humor of Kinney’s illustrations and prose to the big-screen, the material loses just a bit of its charm. All the highlights from the first book have been kept — the moldy mysterious cheese

lying on the basketball court (you don’t want The Cheese Touch!), the Zoo-Wee Mama comic creation, the Halloween night trick-or-treating misadventures — and they’re presented in the same episodic structure. Director Thor Freudenthal and two teams of screenwriters have also shoehorned in a girl, a too-cool-for-school seventhgrader named Angie (Chloe Grace Moretz), attempting, one supposes, to broaden the material’s appeal. The effect is negligible. “Wimpy Kid” remains very much a story about boys taking their first tentative steps toward becoming men. It’s a journey fraught with embarrassment and smallmindedness. If you’re lucky, the movie suggests, you might have a friend like Rowley to help you get by. “Diary of a Wimpy Kid,” a 20th Century Fox release, is rated PG for some rude humor and language. Running time: 91 minutes. Two and a half stars out of four.

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Up is right trajectory for rock band Spoon OBEDIENCE By David Bauder AP entertainment writer NEW YORK — Britt Daniel can’t resist some dry humor when asked what it means to him that his band, Spoon, sold out a gig at New York’s prestigious and spacious Radio City Music Hall weeks in advance. “We sold all the tickets,” the singer deadpanned. Yes, literally. Probe a little and you’ll catch some pride that this was accomplished without advertising, despite advice that they needed it. The propulsive rock band from Austin, Texas, is a rarity in today’s music business — an act that hones its craft over many years and picks up more and more dedicated fans as it goes along. Seventeen years after Daniel and drummer Jim Eno got together, the arrow keeps pointing up. The band’s 2001 album, “Girls Can Tell,” sold 100,000 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The next two discs registered 157,000 and 220,000 sales. The 2007 album, “Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga,” sold 325,000 copies and earned Spoon a gig on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live.” The new disc, “Transference,” is just starting out. “So many bands lose their heads when one day they’re playing to 40 people and two weeks later they’re playing to 2,000,” said bass player Rob Pope. “That just shakes things

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Members of the group Spoon, from left, Britt Daniel, Rob Pope, Jim Eno and Eric Harvey up a little too much. You kind of lose your perspective of how to be a band at that point. For us, since I’ve been in the band, the work ethic has always been pretty high and that’s translated into the band’s upward trajectory.” For Daniel, the difference is desire. “It seems like a lot of people, and a lot of people who make great records, are in bands for the time being — ‘This is something I’m going to do for a while, this is a hoot, and I’m going to get on with my life,”’ he said. “I wanted to do this for my life.” The band’s taut sound is dominated by Daniel’s guitar and nervous-energy songs, and Eno’s creative rhythms. More than most bands today, Spoon is dominated by that rhythmic intensity. “It is pretty crazy that this has been together for so long,” Eno said. “There’s a consistency to a Spoon record that

I don’t think you get with a lot of other bands.” That consistency also lets Spoon explore other ideas, like the horns on “Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga,” without fans feeling like they’ve happened upon an entirely different band. Spoon has an interesting personal dynamic, too. Daniel writes and sings the songs, making him clearly the leader, and both he and Eno are the band’s veteran core. They seem almost like big brothers to Pope and Eric Harvey, who both joined within the past five years. Pope has a puppy-dog energy. Harvey seems to be a member as much for his keyboard and guitar skills — Spoon could have had anybody and chose someone who’d never been in a band — as for being the kind of guy you wouldn’t mind hanging out with backstage every night for a few months. Austin was once home base

for everyone; now only Eno calls it home. Daniel lives in Portland, Ore. After four discs working with producer Mike McCarthy, “Transference” is Spoon’s first experience producing a disc on their own. McCarthy wasn’t available when Spoon wanted to work, so they pressed onward. McCarthy is a talented producer but a difficult personality, Daniel said. “I just wanted to see if we could do it in a different way, not only to see what happened creatively, but it was taxing on our soul to be in a studio for five months straight with him,” Daniel said. “This time it was a lot easier.” While growing, sales of Spoon discs are relatively modest. Exposure often comes in different ways. Thinking he was approving a science project, Daniel said “OK” when someone from Japan asked to use Spoon’s music as a soundtrack to some videos featuring Keepon, a robot invented to engage autistic youngsters. He was surprised later when a friend told him to watch the videos on YouTube: The Keepon dancing to Spoon’s “I Turn My Camera On” proved the band’s music could swing instead of pound. The video has been clicked on more than 2.2 million times.

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Sunday, March 21, 2010

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Designer favored by Michele Obama closing shop in Chicago CHICAGO (AP) — The signs of Maria Pinto’s rise were clear when Michelle Obama entered the world stage wearing her designs, also favored by Oprah Winfrey. Today the signs on Pinto’s Chicago shop say something different: “Closeout.” “Final Sale.” Pinto is closing her Chicago boutique with a liquidation sale offering discounts of up to 70 percent on her clothing, some of which is priced at thousands of dollars per piece. The designer blames a poor economy, but the closing also may call into question the notion that a fashionable first lady could single-handedly save an on-the-verge designer. Having celebrity clients is a vital part of building brand awareness, Pinto said, but it doesn’t guarantee success. “The whole fashion world is changing, the consumer is changing,” Pinto said. “The economy has changed the dynamics of the consumer and it’s going to be a while before the economy changes.” Mrs. Obama wore clothes from her fellow Chicagoan on the Maria campaign Pinto trail and then at the White House, even as she expanded her wardrobe to include designers like Jason Wu — who is now a hot ticket at Fashion Week and just moved into a bigger studio space in New York. The first lady chose a purple Pinto sheath on the night her husband secured the Democratic nomination and an oceanblue one the night she spoke at the Democratic National Convention. She wore a Pinto coat the chilly day in Springfield, Ill., when Barack Obama announced his candidacy for president, and a periwinkle dress by Pinto on the cover of Newsweek. Pinto is a large part of Obama’s fashion story, especially on the campaign trail in 2007 and 2008, said Mary Tomer, author of “Mrs. O: The Face of Fashion Democracy” and founder of the blog Mrs-O. org, which follows the first lady’s fashion choices. “That was a period when women first became enchanted with Michelle Obama’s style,” Tomer said. It was also a time when a J. Crew sweater worn by Mrs. Obama would quickly sell out. After the first family wore many of the retailer’s items during the inauguration, J. Crew stocks soared. Hopes were high that making it into the first lady’s wardrobe was enough to tip sales over the edge. Since she’s been in Washington, though, Mrs. Obama has turned to another Chicago boutique owner, Ikram Goldman, to help curate her wardrobe. The first lady’s changing wardrobe probably combined with the economic downturn to make Pinto a victim of circumstance, said David Wolfe, creative director of The Doneger Group in New York, which advises stores on apparel buying. “I think she didn’t get the

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Brigitta Riedel looks at a jacket during the liquidation sale at the Maria Pinto Boutique in Chicago. global attention that we all thought she was going to get,” Wolfe said. “She’s probably having the same struggle that lots of high-end designers are having during these recessionary times.” Big endorsements from big celebrities don’t always mean big influence, said Marshal Cohen, chief analyst for fashion at NPD Group, a market research firm. “Even with a ringing endorsement from the first lady and inordinate amount of press coverage it isn’t enough to propel a brand into longevity, into being in a place where it’s perpetually ingrained in consumers’ minds,” Cohen said. Pinto attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and launched her own label in 1991 after a stint working with the late draping master Geoffrey Beene. She closed her business in 2002 for health and business reasons but reopened in 2004. Her clothing has been available at department stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue and other boutiques. Tomer said that while she was surprised to learn that Pinto’s store was closing, the Obama name doesn’t always translate to sales. The closing of Pinto’s shop is a testament to how hard the economy has hit the fashion industry, Tomer said. “I just think that no one is immune from that, even when you do have really high-profile clients like Michelle Obama,” Tomer said. Pinto also has dressed Winfrey and actresses Brooke Shields and Marcia Gay Harden. Pinto’s non-celebrity clients say they’re saddened by the store closing. “It breaks my heart,” said real estate agent Lisa Malkin of Chicago as she left Pinto’s sale. “She’s put Chicago fashion on the map.” Pinto has had a positive effect on Chicago fashion, said real estate agent Frances Elliott of Chicago as she left the sale with Malkin. Both women said they’ve been customers of Pinto in the past. “She’s given us a sense of style we didn’t have before,” Elliott said. Women admire and can relate to Pinto’s design aesthetic, Tomer said: “There was this great outpouring on the blog of surprise but support for her and hope that she will be back at some point.”

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Pinto’s time-off plans include traveling, painting and drawing. And she said she wants to study the fashion industry to “see where I want to fit myself

into it.” “I’m excited about the opportunity of repositioning myself,” Pinto said.

Michelle Obama at the Democratic National Convention in Denver in 2008 wearing a dress designed by Maria Pinto

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PHOTOS BY OUR READERS Judy Jones

Janie Fortenberry

Judy Jones of Vicksburg submitted these photos of a gold finch at a feeder and a raccoon that looks as if it is smil- Janie Fortenberry found this beautiful blooming Japaing after finishing off a tray of food. nese magnolia on Drummond Street.

Joseph Smith

Joseph Johnson Joseph Johnson of Vicksburg zoomed in on a bumblebee while it worked to get nectar from a holly bush.

Mike Passmore

Joseph Smith of Vicksburg said he felt the black-and-white starkness of the Vicksburg National Military Park showed how peaceful the battlefield is.

GIVE US YOUR BEST SHOT! The Vicksburg Post will accept for publication photos submitted by readers. The photos should be current and of interest to the public, either because of their subject matter or their oddity, or the photographic skill shown. These are the criteria that will be used in determining which photos will be published. Submitted photos should be accompanied by complete caption information and include a phone number for the photographer, which will not be published. Photos may be submitted electronically at newsreleases@vicksburgpost.com, in person at Post Plaza or by mail to The Vicksburg Post, News photos, P.O. Box 821668, Vicksburg, MS 39182.

01. Legals IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WARREN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF NIA GREEN, MINOR, BY AND THOUGH HER NEXT ADULT FRIEND, DIANNE GREEN CAUSE NO. 2010-027PR DIANNE GREEN, PETITIONER SUMMONS (Service by Publication: Residence Unknown) THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI TO: THE UNKNOWN PATERNAL GRANDMOTHER AND GRANDFATHER AND/OR THE UNKNOWN PUTATIVE FATHER OF NIA GREEN, whose last known address was in Warren County, Mississippi, but whose present address is unknown to Petitioners after diligent search and inquiry to ascertain same. NOTICE TO DEFENDANT You are summoned to appear and defend against the Amended Petition for Letters of Guardianship at 10:30 a.m. on the 14th day of April, 2010 in the Chancery Courtroom of the Warren County Courthouse, Vicksburg, Mississippi and in case of your failure to appear and defend, a judgment will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Amended Petition for Letters of Guardianship. Issued under my hand and seal of said Court, this the 11 day of March, 2010. CHANCERY CLERK OF WARREN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI BY:/s/ Denise Bailey D.C. (SEAL) Publish: 3/14, 3/21, 3/28(3t)

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02. Public Service

05. Notices

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Mike Passmore snapped this nutria as it enjoyed a sunny day near Browns Lake.

06. Lost & Found

07. Help Wanted

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Sunday, March 21, 2010

The Vicksburg Post

104 Linda Drive Beautiful lakefront lot with huge shop for those men with hobbies. The kitchen is every woman's dream...lots of counter space, plenty of cabinets and even a walk in pantry. 4 BR/2B with master BR overlooking the lake and off to itself!

1635 REDBONE RD. SELLER READY TO MOVE! Grand Gulf employees will love this 5.3 acres with pond. Home built 1993, 3 BR/2B, huge living/dining area, spacious kitchen, screened porch, sunporch (heated and cooled) overlooking lg. pond. Away from house heated and cooled shop, pole barn, dock!

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ADVERTISING SALES CONSULTANT Looking for a new challenge in Advertising Sales? Apply now- This position won'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. Send resumes to Dept. 3713, The Vicksburg Post, P.O. Box 821668, Vicksburg, MS 39182.

NEW DAYCARE FACILITY is looking for a qualified Director. Bachelors Degree preferred, but not required. A High School diploma or GED is required, along with (4) years of verifiable experience working in a licensed childcare facility. Call 601-636-8063, leave message. Send resumes to: Dept 3717 The Vicksburg Post P.O. Box 821668 Vicksburg, MS 39182

RN MANAGER NEEDED for Vicksburg area hospice. Hospice experience preferred but not required. Please send resume to: Dept. 3719, The Vicksburg Post, P.O. Box 821668, Vicksburg, MS 39182.

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OUTREACH COORDINATOR in the Vicksburg area, full time. Master's degree in Social Services required. Mental health experience preferred. Crisis experience a plus. Some traveling required. Send resumes to: Brentwood Behavioral HealthCare of MS. Fax to: 601-936-7864 or email to: diana.king@psysolutions.com PHARMACY TECHNICIAN NEEDED. Must be certified in Louisiana. Great pay and benefit package. Please send resume to: P.O. Box 672, Tallulah, LA 71284. QUALITY CONTROL. EARN up to $100 per day! Evaluate retail stores, training provided, no experience required. Call 877-6999772.

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

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18. Miscellaneous For Sale

11. Business Opportunities Need Additional Income? Be Your Own Boss Immediately earn $400 or more for only $99 investment Call Margie at Naleka Pewterware

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LOCAL TANNING SALON for sell, 10 years in business, good income. For more information call 601-218-2300.

14. Pets & Livestock AKC REGISTERED Labrador Retrievers for sale! Born February 18th, will be ready for new home on April 1st. (4) Chocolate males, (1) Black male and female. $250 each. Call 318-282-2156 if interested. AKC/ CKC REGISTERED YORKIES, Poodles and Schnauzers $200 to $700! 601-218-5533,

CONFEDERATE RIDGE APARTMENTS now accepting applications for Certified HVAC maintenance person. Experience is a must! Call 601-638-0102, for information.

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ESTABLISHED BUSINESS SEEKING BOOKKEEPER. Successful candidate will have experience in collection and office management. Benefits provided. Please send resume to: Dept. 3718, The Vicksburg Post, P.O. Box 821668, Vicksburg, MS 39182. EXECUTIVE CHEF Morrison HealthCare Food Service of Greenville, MS, a member of Compass Group, has an opportunity at Delta Regional Medical Center. Culinary degree preferred, 25 years experience. Competitive salary and benefits, family friendly hours, stability and growth potential. Please send resumes to: RobCooperman@iammorrison.com EOE/AA/M/F/D/V FULL TIME LAWN maintenance workers. State immediately! Experience preferred. Monday- Friday (unless it rains). Mail resumes to: P.O. Box 822071, Vicksburg, MS 39182, or call 601-636-5957, leave message.

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18. Miscellaneous For Sale

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Lake lot with full view of lake. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, screened porch and balcony. Den with fireplace. Floors are wood, ceramic tile and carpet. Large laundry. Two car garage. Very good condition with recent updates. Two fishing piers.

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On Sunday, March 28th, the Vicksburg Post Classifieds section will print local Services for Holy Week and Easter Sunday. Each spot is $55. Call us at 601-636-7355 and list your worship services so others can join in the spirit of the season. May the miracle of Easter fill your heart with joy and bring blessings to your life. Vickie, Michele & Cassie

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28. Furnished Apartments

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HARD SHELL LUGGAGe carrier, top of vehicle, $100. Lumber rack, fits extra-cab GMC 2007 truck or older models, $500. 601-4153847.

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USED TIRES! LIGHT trucks and SUV's, 16's, 17's, 18's, 19's, 20's. A few matching sets! Call Archie or Lionel, 601-638-3252.

19. Garage & Yard Sales

CASH PAID FOR COINS, war relics, antique books and collectibles. Call 601618-2727.

MOVING SALE! 122 Jennifer Drive. Friday and Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday after noon. Refrigerator, gas stove, four window AC units, large desk, day bed, chain saw and lots of miscellaneous!

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18. Miscellaneous For Sale

24. Business Services

FOR THE BEST prices on furniture at 7059 Fisher Ferry Road, Sandy's 3 Way Convenience Store and Deli, factory direct furniture corner of Fisher Ferry and Jeff Davis Road. 601-6368429.

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at DISCOUNT

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FAMILY ATMOSPHERE Newly remodeled 2 and 3 bedrooms. Paid cable, water and trash.Washer, dryer and microwave included. $0 deposit. Call 601-415-8735 or 601-638-5587

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re finding too much of this and that cluttering your house, sell it fast. Call and place your classified ad today.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;BANKRUPTCY CODEâ&#x20AC;? CHAPTER 7 - $600 CHAPTER 13 - $300 DOWN, THE REST IN THE PLAN

SPEAK DIRECTLY TO AN ATTORNEY

TYE ASHFORD WE HAUL OFF old appliances, lawn mowers, hot water heaters, junk and abandoned cars, trucks, vans, etcetera. 601-940-5075, if no answer, please leave message. WILL MOVE YOU easy, fast and cheaper. Just call, 601-630-9196, 601-5290809.

PIANO TUNING $68 Back in town briefly (Jackson tuners charge $125-$145) Repairs since 1972. Former full-time University tuner. Stewart Speers 601-529-7557

29. Unfurnished Apartments

Finding the car you want in the Classifieds is easy, but now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s practically automatic, since weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve put our listings online. www.vicksburgpost.com

Many In Your Area! Bidding Ends Tues. & Wed. March 23 - 24 Call for Details 800-323-8388

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5% Buyers Premium In Cooperation with Taylor Auction & Realty, Inc. MS #176

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Please call one of these Coldwell Banker professionals today: Jimmy Ball 601-218-3541 Gidget Comans 601-529-5654 Katherine Crawford 601-218-0020 JerĂŠ Jabour 601-218-0022 Herb Jones 601-831-1840 Marianne Jones 601-415-6868 Beth Mazzanti 601-218-2489 Valorie Spiller 601-456-6234 601-634-8928 2170 I-20 S. Frontage Road www.homesofvicksburg.com

OPEN HOUSES

COME CHECK US OUT TODAY YOUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;LL WANT TO MAKE YOUR HOME HERE

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â&#x20AC;˘ 4B/2BA, 2,700+ sf., â&#x20AC;˘ Prestigious Signal Hills â&#x20AC;˘ Over 2 wooded acres â&#x20AC;˘ $235,900

Great Location, Hard-Working Staff

Open 2:00-4:00

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

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.

â&#x20AC;˘ 3B/2BA, 1,242 sf., â&#x20AC;˘ Screened deck â&#x20AC;˘ Completely remodeled â&#x20AC;˘ $185,000

Open 2:00-4:00

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â&#x20AC;˘ 4B/2BA, 1,904 sf., â&#x20AC;˘ Tall ceilings, upstairs bonus â&#x20AC;˘ Partial privacy fence â&#x20AC;˘ $209,000

Open 2:00-2:30

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INTO THE GOOD LIFE!

â&#x20AC;˘ 4B/2BA, 1,619 sf., â&#x20AC;˘ Beautiful kitchen, remodeled â&#x20AC;˘ New carpet, paint & roof â&#x20AC;˘ REDUCED $112,950

Open 2:40-3:10

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Fixer-Uppers

2:40-3:10

10 Lakeland Park Drive

â&#x20AC;˘ 3B/2.5BA, 1,973 sf., â&#x20AC;˘ Large kitchen, bonus room â&#x20AC;˘ 32x28 wired shop â&#x20AC;˘ $172,500

3515 MANOR DRIVE VICKSBURG, MS

Toll Free 1-866-238-8861

2:00-2:30

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CROSS OVER

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APARTMENTS FOR ELDERLY & DISABLED CITIZENS!

2:00-4:00

3030 Eagle Lake Shore Rd

601-638-7831 â&#x20AC;˘ 201 Berryman Rd

MAGNOLIA MANOR

600 Jackson St, Vicksburg

2:00-4:00

6 Signal Hill Lane

FURNITURE BARN

601-638-7191

34. Houses For Sale

122 Bank Foreclosed Homes

601-636-SELL

SPRING CLEANING ON your list? Let us do the work for you! Quality Cleaning, painting, power washing. Free estimates, 601-2149805.

(601-924-8670)

Coin operated pool table. $700 or best offer. 601-4156228.

40. Cars & Trucks

3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS. New carpet, paint, washer/ dryer hookups. $525- $550. 601-631-0805.

River City Lawn Care You grow it we mow it! Affordable and professional. Lawn and landscape maintenance. Cut, bag, trim, edge. 601-529-6168.

HELPING PEOPLE FILE UNDER THE

1, 2 AND 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS, downtown. $400 to $650 monthly, deposit required. 601-638-1746. 2 BEDROOMS, 1 BATH, NICE city location, central air/heat. $525 monthly, $300 deposit. 601-831-1728.

QUALITY PAINTING and Pressure Washing for the lowest price. Call Willie Walker at 601-638-2107.

21. Boats, Fishing Supplies

8 CEMETERY PLOTS, tjoined, in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Call 601-636-5205 for details.

40. Cars & Trucks

34. Houses For Sale

1 bedroom apartments, $400. 2 bedroom townhouse, new paint/ carpet, $500, $300 deposit. 601-631-0805.

Find a Honey of a Deal in the Classifieds...Zero in on that most wanted or hard to find item.

MC TREE TRIMMING Services, Licensed and bonded, roofing and dirt for sale. Call 601-600-9571

18 FOOT DUAL tandem dump trailer with brakes, new floor, goose neck hitch, $3500. 601-954-5429.

22. Musical Instruments

NIGHTLY, WEEKLY, MONTHLY RATES. Between Ameristar and Diamond Jacks Casino. Multiple night discounts, no deposit, best prices in town. DIXIANA MOTEL 4041 WASHINGTON STREET VICKSBURG, MS.

LaBarre Lawn Service. 10 years of service, grass cutting, blowing and edging. 601-540-4395.

NO FAULT DIVORCE - $350

Large shipment of designer handbags & wallets.Children & adult name brand shoes. Brenda Love.

27. Rooms For Rent

NEWLY RENOVATED. Completely furnished corporate apartment. All utilities provided including cable and internet. Laundry room, courtyard, security entrance. Great location. $750 - $900 month. 601-415-9027, 601-638-4386.

J. JONES LAWN SERVICE. Reasonable rates. Call 601-218-7173.

1996 HONDA 300 FOURTRAX 4-wheeler. $2,000. Call 601-218-2020.

3216 Washington

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

GOODWIN FLOOR FINISHING. Install, sand, refinish hardwood floors, 98 percent dust free, commercial equipment used. Free estimates. 601-636-4128, 601529-1457.

(5) JOINED CEMETARY plots, lifetime maintenance, $1000. Call 601-825-6293 or 601-862-8942.

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

The Vicksburg Post

Open 3:30-4:00

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EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

3:30-4:00

221 Hildegarde

for people with a plan!

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Apartment Homes

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AUDUBON PLACE

Open 4:15-4:45

For those adults who like a safe community setting with the best neighbors in Vicksburg.

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â&#x20AC;˘ 3B/2BA, 2,041 sf. â&#x20AC;˘ Huge family room â&#x20AC;˘ Bovina school district â&#x20AC;˘ REDUCED $159,900

Discount for Senior Citizens available

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Open 2:00-3:00

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

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

FOR LEASING INFO, CALL 601-636-1752 www.parkresidences.com â&#x20AC;˘ www.bienvilleapartments.com

2:00-3:00

101 Andover Circle

â&#x20AC;˘ 3B/2BA, 2,066 sf. â&#x20AC;˘ NEW CONSTRUCTION!! â&#x20AC;˘ Kraftmaid cabinets â&#x20AC;˘ REDUCED $215,900

www.gfprop.com

601-636-0503 â&#x20AC;˘ 2160 S. Frontage Rd.

4:15-4:45

103 Willow Circle

SHAMROCK A PA RT M E N T S

Open 3:00-4:00

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â&#x20AC;˘ 4B/3BA, 1,999 sf., â&#x20AC;˘ Eat-in kitchen, formal dining â&#x20AC;˘ Covered patio, vaulted ceiling â&#x20AC;˘ $219,900

Be the first to live in one of our New Apartments! Available January 1st 2010 SUPERIOR QUALITY, CUSTOM OAK CABINETS, EXTRA LARGE MASTER BEDROOM, & WASHER / DRYER HOOKUPS SAFE!!! ALL UNITS HAVE AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM

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601-661-0765 â&#x20AC;˘ 601-415-3333

3:00-4:00

249 Manchester

Drop by Sunday and visit with one of these Coldwell Banker Agents and see the home of your dreams.

Jimmy Ball

Katina â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gidgetâ&#x20AC;? Comans

REALTORÂŽ

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www.coldwellbanker.com Call Coldwell Banker All Stars today at 601-634-8928 2170 South Frontage Rd. â&#x20AC;˘ Vicksburg, MS 39180 Each Office Independently Owned & Operated

The Vicksburg Post

Sunday, March 21, 2010

29. Unfurnished Apartments

29. Unfurnished Apartments APARTMENTS FOR RENT. 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms available. Autumn Oaks. 601636-0447. CLEAN 2 BEDROOMS, 1 bath. Wood floors, appliances, $650 monthly, 3321 Drummond. 601-415-9191.

Commodore Apartments 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms 605 Cain Ridge Rd. Vicksburg, MS 39180

601-638-2231 NOW LEASING! 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms. Magnolia Commons of Vicksburg, off Highway 61 South. 601-619-6821.

Vicksburg’s Most Convenient Luxury Apartments!

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

• Cable Furnished! • High Speed Internet Access Available! 601-636-0503 2160 S. Frontage Rd. Vicksburg, MS 39180

30. Houses For Rent 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS, Warrenton area. Available April 1st. Deposit, references and application required. Call 601-636-8889

BEAUTIFUL LAKESIDE LIVING

3/ 4 BEDROOMSRent $1,100 and Up! • 721 National. 732-768-5743.

Voted #1 Apartments in the 2009 Reader’s Choice

4 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS, nice 2 story home. 109 Colonial Drive. $1400 monthly. Call 601-831-4505.

• 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apts. • Beautifully Landscaped • Lake Surrounds Community

• Pool • Fireplace • Spacious Floor Plans 601-629-6300

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

www.thelandingsvicksburg.com

501 Fairways Drive Vicksburg

32. Mobile Homes For Sale 1998 Belmont. 16X80 will sell and set-up as is for $13,900. Needs carpet and minor repairs. Call Darren, 228-669-3505.

Spring Move-In Special • 1 & 2 Bedroom Studios & Efficiencies • Utilities Paid

32. Mobile Homes For Sale KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LOCAL NEWS AND SALES... SUBSCRIBE TO THE VICKSBURG POST TODAY! CALL 601-636-4545, ASK FOR CIRCULATION. WE BUY MOBILE homes! Can't sell yours? We can! All makes and models, O.K. Please, no large payoffs! Call Darren, 228-669-3505.

to Fine Restaurants, Shops, Churches, Banks & Casinos

✦ From $455.00 ✦ Secure High-Rise Building • Off Street Parking • 9 1/2 Foot Ceilings • Beautiful River Views • Senior Discounts •

1713 CLAY STREET. 1,200+ square feet available/ office space. Call 601618-8659 or 601-429-5005.

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

1911 Mission 66

Candy Francisco FHA & VA Mortgage Originator ! Conventional ! Construction Mortgage ! First-time Loans Homebuyers

601.630.8209

Member FDIC

2150 South Frontage Road

bkbank.com

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

Brian Moore Realty Connie - Owner/ Agent

318-322-4000 I-20 AREA, INDIVIDUAL office suites, conference room, kitchen, lobby and reception area. Starting at $300 including utilities. Call 601-218-9631.

34. Houses For Sale

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

601-634-8928 2170 S. I-20 Frontage Rd. www.ColdwellBanker.com www.homesofvicksburg.net

DAVID A. BREWER 601-631-0065

225 Falcon Ridge

24. Business Services

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

600 Blossom Lane 3 BR, 2 BA home with inground pool & large workshop.

Bigriverhomes.com

24. Business Services

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

Haul Clay, Gravel, Dirt, Rock & Sand All Types of Dozer Work Land Clearing • Demolition Site Development & Preparation Excavation Crane Rental • Mud Jacking

Dirt For Vicksburg Fred Clark Heavy Clay, 610, Clay Gravel, Fill Dirt Trackhoe, Dozer, Box Blade, Demolition Work Driveways: Repair, Form & Finish House Pads: Concrete, Clearing & Grubbing Licensed & Bonded

We are General Contractors, specializing in all types of carpentry.

• BONDED • INSURED CABINETS, ADDITIONS, METAL ROOFS, VINYL SIDING, PATIO DECKS, DOZER & EXCAVATOR WORK, SEPTIC SYSTEMS, LOT CLEAN UP DWAYNE ROY 601-415-6997 JOSHUA ROY 601-831-0558 LICENSED

CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. 601-636-4813 State Board of Contractors Approved & Bonded

We accept VISA

Jon Ross 601-638-7932 RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL New Construction & Remodeling

BUFORD

• Construction

New Homes

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

ROY’S CONSTRUCTION

• Bulldozer & Construction

601-638-9233

ROSS

CONSTRUCTION

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

WE ACCEPT MOST MAJOR CREDIT CARDS .

e y r 601-301-1773

403 Silver Creek Drive Vicksburg, MS 39180 bonelliconstruction@yahoo.com

• Signs

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

• Printing

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

• Insulation

36. Farms & Acreage

34. Houses For Sale 2418 Drummond St Circa 1900. 4300 sq. ft. 4 BR and 3 BA, custom kitchen.

McMillin Real Estate 601-636-8193 VicksburgRealEstate.com 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. HOME FOR SALE. Cary, Ms, adorable 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, 1200 square feet, front/ back porches. 662-907-0619.

13 Riverwood Cir Incredible view of the river & bridges. Once it’s gone, there will not be another chance for a view like this.

tive.

17727 Hwy 465 Eagle Lake frontage. 3076 sq. ft. on 1.7 acres. 203 John Allen St. Adorable home, ready to move in. 3 bdrms, 1 baths. 1253 sq. ft. $89.900. 420 Lake Forest. 5 BR, 3 BA, over 2600 sq. ft. New addition with incredible master suite. $ 219,900.

Jones & Upchurch Real Estate Agency 1803 Clay Street www.jonesandupchurch.com 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 Carla Watson...............601-415-4179 Andrea Upchurch.......601-831-6490

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

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 Daryl Hollingsworth..601-415-5549

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

ARNER

THINKING OF BUYING LAND? Check out OUR listings! investorsrealtyinc.net Danny Rice/ Broker 601-529-2847, 601-638-2236, Charlie Donald, 601-668-8027, Investors Realty Group, Inc.

39. Motorcycles, Bicycles 2002 HONDA GL1800 Gold Wing. Illusion blue, new tires, 4 helmets, cover. $10,500. 601-634-0644, 601-415-8682.

40. Cars & Trucks

3774 Ring Road. Affordable home, well maintained in south county. $93,900.

1980 MERCEDES 450SL. Convertible/hardtop, great condition. See at 717 Clay Street. 601-638-7484.

304 Linda Dr Affordable 3 BR, 2 BA, 1766 sq. ft. Large flat yard with storage bldg and garden spot.

BEVERLY MCMILLIN 601-415-9179 McMillin Real Estate

Broker, GRI

601-636-6490

40. Cars & Trucks

225 Boundary Line. 20 acres,new home with Inground pool. 100x150 riding arena.

114 Grey Oaks Precious bungalow off Rifle Range Road. Perfect starter home.

Big River Realty Rely on over 19 years of experience in Real Estate.

24. Business Services

34. Houses For Sale

Licensed in MS and LA

✰✰FOR LEASE✰✰

801 Clay Street • Vicksburg

601-630-2921

Ask Us. !

HANDYMAN SPECIAL! 1998 28x76, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room, den with fireplace, kitchen island. $15,000. Call John, 601672-5146.

Classic Elegance in Modern Surroundings

Don’t send that lamp to the curb! Find a new home for it through the Classifieds. Area buyers and sellers use the Classifieds every day. Besides, someone out there needs to see the light.

33. Commercial Property

1104 NOTTINGHAM ROAD Move in ready, 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Features include: Walk-in closets, eat-in kitchen, open to living room. Stainless appliances, updated bathrooms, large laundry room, ceramic tile, wood laminate flooring, scored and stained back patio, spacious back yard for kids. Located on quiet cul-de-sac in Openwood Plantation. Asking $144,900. Great floor plan, must see! Call 601415-6889 or 601-618-0845.

32X80. 1998 PALM Harbor, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, fireplace, huge rooms, new appliances, set-up with air conditioning. $39,900. Call Darren, 228-669-3505.

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.

WE STILL HAVE several land/ homes left in Pearl, Vicksburg and Florence. No Credit Check! Call for details, ask for Darren, 228669-3505.

2001 28x80. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, new carpet and linoleum, formal dining, fireplace, huge walk-ins, big tube, large bedrooms, setup with air. $39,900. Call Darren, 228-669-3505.

No Utility Deposit Required

• Downtown Convenience

34. Houses For Sale

Eagle Lake 16665 Hwy 465 3/2, large lot, metal roof, waterfront, updated, $165,000

1992 FORD 350 Diesel U-Haul, $1500. 1997 Dodge Ram Van, Custom, burgundy, 2500. 318-574-1949, 318-341-9723. 1996 GMC SIERRA C2500 SLT. Good condition, 231,000. $4500. 601618-0962, 2000 FORD EXPEDITION XLT. 3rd row seat, leather, 4 wheel drive. $5000. 601-218-7356. 2002 FORD TAURUS SES. Estate Sale! Always garaged with only 23,331 miles. Show room condition and leather interior. $6,300 or best offer. 601-831-1955. 2005 CHEVROLET IMPALA. 98,000 miles, very nice car! $5200. 601-2187356. BOTTOM LINE AUTO SALES We finance! Corner of Fisher Ferry Road and Jeff Davis Road. 601-529-1195.

1989 FORD F600 Diesel, Steel 12 foot bed, new tires, 47,000 miles. $4000. International 1600 Diesel, 10 foot bed, goose neck hitch, air bags, disc brakes, $4000. 601-954-5429.

GOOD Credit BAD Credit NO Credit

Find a Honey of a Deal in the Classifieds...Zero in on that most wanted or hard to find item.

Gary has cars, Trucks SUV's for everyone Regardless of Credit Gary's Cars For Less 3524 Hwy 61 S 601-636-8883 Get Pre-Approved www.garyscfl.com

16853 Hwy 465 2 bedrooms u/s, apartment d/s, pier, deck, $165,000. Call Bette Paul Warner, 601 218 1800. www.lakehouse.com McMillin Real Estate

35. Lots For Sale CANTRELL COVE SUBDIVISION Owner: Ollie Cantrell, Jr. Reduced to: $20,000 Each Quiet, country living, easy access to Vicksburg & Tallulah! Approximately 1.5 Acre Lots Mound, LA Exit - Highway 602 (1 Mile South of I-20 Interstate)

318-574-3610

40. Cars & Trucks

REAL ESTATE, INC

JIM HOBSON

REALTOR®•BUILDER•APPRAISER

The Car Store

601-636-0502

CARS • CARS • CARS• CARS $

PUT THE CLASSIFIEDS TO WORK FOR YOU!

00 BUICK CENTURY LIMITED V1976 ........24 Months @ 260 per month .. 1435*down 99 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS GS V1913 ....23 Months @ 270 per month ..$1465*down 02 NISSAN SENTRA GXE V1915 ........24 Months @ 280 per month ..$1585*down 01 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT V1844 ..24 Months @ 270 per month ....$1615*down 01 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE SLE V1979 24 Months @ 290 per month ..$1870*down 06 CHEVY COLBALT LS V1973 ..............24 Months @ 310 per month ....$1915*down 06 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX V1926 ..........23 Months @ 340 per month ..$2375*down 04 NISSAN ALTIMA SE V1969 ..............23 Months @ 360 per month ..$2545*down $

Check our listings to find the help you need...

TRUCKS • TRUCKS • TRUCKS 01STO OYOTA ..................12 Months LDTUNDRA D per month ....$1315 SO*LdownD SO@L250 01 FORD RANGER XLT EXT CAB ....24 Months @ 280 per month ..$1585*down $ D 02 FORD LDF150 XLT EXT CAB ....23 Months SO SO*Ldown SOL@ D340 per month .. 2270 00 FORD F150 XLT EXT CAB ....24 Months @ 340 per month ..$2455*down

• Contractors • Electricians • Roofers • Plumbers • Landscapers

V1832R

V1892

V1965

V1910

WE FINANCE OUR OWN ACCOUNTS *Plus Tax & Title, 0% APR WAC 40. Cars & Trucks

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

River City Landscaping, LLC

• 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

• Lawn HandyMan Care Services

RIVER CITY HANDYMAN Joe Rangel - Owner 601.636.7843 • 601.529.5400

Beat The Heat Sale! Get a jump on summer by taking advantage of our BeatTheHeatSale. You can lower your utility bill as much as 30-35%. Call today and start saving.

601-218-2498

VOTED AS ONE OF THE BEST NEW & USED CAR DEALERS IN 2009 READER’S CHOICE!! ‘08 Chevrolet Silverado

‘07 Mustang

‘07 Ford Explorer Ltd.

From small repair projects to home upgrades...We’re not satisfied until You are. Call today for your Free Estimate!

Hit The Bullseye By Advertising Daily With The Business And Service Directory Aim for the coverage and receive the most for your advertising dollars in the Vicksburg area!

All Business & Service Directory Ads MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE !

Call today about our special long term ad runs available in the Business Directory. We offer specials from 3 months to 12 months at a great price deal ! • CLASSIFIEDS • 601-636-7355 • www.vicksburgpost.com •

$20,595

$15,998

$18,995

Ext. Cab, low miles

Convertible

V8, 1 owner

2006 Nissan Sentra, 4 dr

$10,495 2009 Nissan Sentra, 4 dr, only 7,000 miles

$15,998

2009 Toyota Corolla, 4 dr, LE

$13,585 2007 Mustang, Convertible

$15,998

2006 Mercury Grand Marquis LS

$13,995 2007 Buick Lucerne CXL, loaded

$16,185

2008 HHR LS

$13,998 2008 Nissan Altima 2.5S, 4 dr, power roof

$16,995

2008 Mazda 6, 4 dr., 40,000 mi.

$13,998 2007 Honda Accord EXL, 2 dr, V6, Black

$17,998

2009 Nissan Versa, 4 dr. auto

$13,998 2008 Honda Accord, 4 dr, LXP, low miles

$17,998

Sunday, March 21, 2010

The Vicksburg Post

The New Class of World Class 100,000 Mile Powertrain Warranty 4 Year, 50,000 Mile Bumper to Bumper Warranty 2010 Buick Lacrosse 2010 Buick Lacrosse – GM’s Fastest Selling Vehicle Average Lacrosse stays on dealer lots less thank 14 days.

Buick Lacrosse is “The Most Dependable Midsize Car” according to the 2009 J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study.

29,085 $ Owner Loyalty & Conquest Rebate - 1,000

30 MPG HIGHWAY

M.S.R.P. -

FINAL SALE PRICE

28,085

#1913

2010 Buick Lucerne CXL 36,200 $ Sale Price - 33,995 $ Rebates - 2,500 M.S.R.P. -

2010 Buick Lucerne –

26 MPG HIGHWAY

FINAL SALE PRICE

31,495

SALE PRICE

#1911

2010 Buick Enclave 2010 Buick Enclave –

Beautiful White Diamond Paint on this Luxury Crossover FIVE STAR CRASH TEST RATING

37,200 $ Sale Price - 35,995 $ Rebates - 1,500 M.S.R.P. -

FINAL SALE PRICE

34,495

#1907

1.9% APR In Lieu of Rebates!

Experience OnStar Standard On All 2010 Buicks Automatic Crash Response • Turn-by-Turn Navigation Emergency Services • Vehicle Diagnostics Security Services • Hands Free Calling Stolen Vehicle Assistance • Roadside Assistance www.buick.com Herb Caldwell Clyde McKinney An experienced sales staff to Kevin Watson Curtis Dixon Bobby Bryan Baxter Morris meet all of your automotive needs. Salesman of the Tim Moody Preston Balthrop Month of February Come to George Carr, Mike Francisco Kevin Watson Zachary Balthrop Debbie Berry You’ll Be Glad You Did. For a complete listing of our used vehicles visit our website at www.georgecarr.com

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www.georgecarr.com • 601-636-7777 • 1-800-669-3620 • 2950 S. Frontage Road • Vicksburg, MS Special finance rates with GMAC approved credit. GMAC financing with approved credit. All rebates assigned to dealer. See dealer for complete details. Art for illustration purposes only, actual vehicle may vary.