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ToDAY In hISTorY 1638: Swedish colonists settle in present-day Delaware. 1792: Sweden’s King Gustav III dies, nearly two weeks after he was shot and mortally wounded by assasins during a masquerade party.

1882: The Knights of Columbus is chartered in Connecticut. 1943: World War II rationing of meat, fats and cheese begins. 1962: Jack Paar hosts NBC’s “Tonight” show for the final time. 2005: As Jack Terri SchiPaar avo enters her 12th full day without food or water, the Rev. Jesse Jackson prays with her parents and joined conservatives in calling for Florida lawmakers to order her feeding tube reinserted.

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President Barack Obama visits with U.S. troops at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan Sunday.

Obama sneaks in, visits with troops By The Associated Press KABUL — After weeks dominated by health care, President Barack Obama’s secret trip to Afghanistan turned attention back to another issue whose progress this year could help define the success of his presidency. By deciding in December to order a massive buildup to the war he inherited, Obama placed a big bet. Nearly tripling the U.S. presence with 30,000 more troops, he escalated an unpopular war that has seen few gains in its eight years. Those new forces are still flowing in, and the first major cam-

paign under Obama’s new strategy was launched last month, in the south. Although Afghanistan has been eclipsed recently by the contentious, cliffhanger health care debate, Obama’s daunting challenge has not gone away. Obama must show Americans that the big infusion of U.S. troops, to reach a total of about 100,000 by summer, will be worth the additional loss of life. As Obama traveled to Afghanistan on Sunday for his first visit to the war zone as president, his aides made clear they understand the challenge and the importance of this year. “This is really a strategic moment in the history of our

involvement,” national security adviser Jim Jones said aboard Air Force One during the covert overnight flight to Afghanistan. Whether he was talking to Afghan President Hamid Karzai in the presidential palace in Kabul or before 2,500 cheering American troops at Bagram Air Field about 50 miles away, the message during his six hours on the ground was the same: Afghan leaders, particularly Karzai, must step up now and make progress on old demands. Those include reducing corruption, ensuring the delivery of basic services to Afghans, pro-

A falling wall of earth that threatened a giant pipe feeding the city’s water supply has been stabilized as officials planned to meet to decide on the next step. “It is a temporary fix,” said Kavanaugh Breazeale, spokesman for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which worked with the City of Vicksburg throughout the weekend to correct the problem discovered Friday morning. “It’s stable, but it’s not resolved,” City of Vicksburg Public Works director Bubba Rainer said this morning. “My concern right now is to come up with a permanent solution.” Breazeale said at mid-morning that a meeting scheduled for today had not been held, but Rainer expected one later this morning. The land shift discovered Friday surrounds a 36-inch concrete water pipe that carries water in to the city from its water plant at E.W. Haining Industrial Center. Along Washington Street where the shift was noticed, the pipe is yards from where excavation work has begun for a Corps of Engineers Interpretive Center to accompany the MV Mississippi IV, which was moved onto land last year. During the weekend, Breazeale said the biggest fear associated with the sinking was heavy rain. No rain was in the forecast until the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Throughout the day and into the night on Friday, dump trucks hauled

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Health overhaul expected to strain doctor shortage By The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Better beat the crowd and find a doctor. Primary care physicians already are in short supply in parts of the country, and the landmark health overhaul that will bring them millions more newly insured patients in the next few years promises extra strain. The new law goes beyond offering coverage to the uninsured, with steps to improve the quality of care for the average person and help keep us well instead of today’s seek-care-after-

on A7 Pharmacy firms preserved their hold you’re-sick culture. To benefit, you’ll need a regular health provider. Yet recently published reports predict a shortfall of roughly 40,000 primary care doctors over the next decade, a field losing out to the better pay, better hours and higher profile of many other specialties. Provisions in the new law aim to start reversing See Health care, Page A9.

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Michael and Mary DiSalvo hold a sign outside the home of Rep. Steve Driehaus, D-Ohio, in Cincinnati Sunday as they protest his vote for the health care reform bill.

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Suicide bombs in Russia kill 37, injure 65

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The Exchange Club of Vicksburg Child Abuse Prevention Center has a new driver, and she has a plan for April, which is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Erma Driver became executive director in August, and the coming month is her first dedicated to making the public aware of the goals — and needs — of the center and the children it helps. “We’re taking the entire month to do communitySee CAP, Page A9.

If you go Child Abuse Prevention Month • Grand Opening/Open house — 5-7 p.m. April 6; James Wilkerson, speaker; office at 3527 Manor Drive • Day of Remembrance — 5:30 p.m. April 12; Dr. Robert Walker, speaker; Art Park at Catfish Row on Levee Street; open to public. • Blue Jean & Blue Ribbon day — April 23; everyone encouraged to wear blue jeans and blue ribbons. • Storybook Time — 10:30 a.m. Thursdays in April; story time by volunteers of Vicksburg Exchange Club; Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library, 700 Veto St.; free.

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MOSCOW — Two female suicide bombers blew themselves up today in twin attacks on Moscow subway stations jam-packed with rush-hour passengers, killing at least 37 people and wounding 65, officials said. They blamed the carnage on rebels from the Caucasus region. The blasts come six years after Caucasus Islamic separatists carried out a pair of deadly Moscow subway strikes and raise concerns that the war has once again KATIE CARTER•The Vicksburg PosT

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Woman reports robbery at Clay, Mission gas station An armed robbery was reported Tuesday at a gas station on Clay Street and Mission 66. The victim reported at 7:35 a.m. that she was approached by a man who displayed a gun and demanded money when she stopped to pump gas at the Exxon Jubilee Store, 1215 Mission 66, Lt. Bobby Stewart said. He said the victim told police she gave $100 to the robber who then ran toward Grove Street. The victim described the suspect as black, 5-feet-11-

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana lawmakers were set to begin their annual regular session today, grappling with a set of deep budget problems and nearly 2,000 pieces of legislation that propose everything from college tuition increases and looser gun restrictions to bans on energy drink sales to youngsters and red light cameras. The session was to kick off at noon. Gov. Bobby Jindal was set to outline his vision for balancing the budget in a speach to the joint session of the House and Senate in the afternoon. The mood is more somber than in past years, as Louisiana’s financial difficulties overshadow other debates and dampen the celebratory atmosphere that often accompanies the opening day of a

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Five auto burglaries and three residential burglaries were reported in the city and

• A Garmin GPS system was reported missing at 10:02 a.m. Saturday from a 2002 GMC in the 1200 block of Adams Street. • An iPod valued at $320 and a purse valued at $150 with its contents were reported missing at 8:20 p.m. Sunday from a 2001 Pontiac Grand AM. • A 42-inch, flat-screen Philips TV, an RCA recorder, a 13-inch computer monitor, a bottle of prescription Lorcet tablets and $420 were reported missing at 1:25 a.m. Sunday from a home in the 100 block

of Alcorn Drive. • Four pairs of Ed Hardy jeans valued at $400, four Ed Hardy jackets valued at $500, four pairs of Michael Jordan sneakers valued at $500 and $700 were reported missing at 11:18 a.m. Saturday from an apartment at the Autumn Oak Town Houses, 4920 Halls Ferry Road. • An air conditioning unit valued at $2,500 and a refrigerator valued at $600 were reported missing at 6:56 p.m. Friday from a home in the 5000 block of Mississippi 27.

Gov. Bobby Jindal was set to outline his vision for balancing the budget in a speach to the joint session of the House and Senate in the afternoon. regular session. Jindal proposed a mix of one-time funding and cuts to balance next year’s $24.2 billion budget, but disagreements have already emerged between the House and Senate about how much should be cut and how much state trust funds should be tapped.

The budget troubles have worsened since Jindal offered his spending recommendations for the 2010-11 fiscal year that begins July 1. A deficit of up to $400 million is projected for the remaining three months of the current fiscal year, and lawmakers will have to rebalance this year’s budget before they can devise a final plan for next year. The legislative session runs until June 21. One of the most heated disputes is expected to center on a bill by Sen. A.G. Crowe, R-Slidell, that attempts to nullify the federal health care overhaul, arguing the congressional legislation is unconstitutional. Tea party groups in the state have made Crowe’s bill one of their top priorities for passage in the session.

ATLANTA (AP) — The U.S. Department of Education has picked Tennessee and Delaware for the first round of its “Race to the Top” competition, giving part of an unprecedented $4.35 billion to the states, a source said today. The states, selected from 16 finalists announced earlier this month, received hundreds of millions in grants designed to encourage the use of innovative programs to improve student performance and transform struggling schools. It wasn’t immediately known exactly how much money the two states would receive, but officials in Tennessee said they applied for $500 million and their counterparts in Delaware asked for $100 million. The source declined to be identified because not all finalists had been contacted. The winners beat out: Colo-

rado, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and South Carolina. U.S. Department of Education officials are expected to hold a press conference later today to talk about the winners. Education Secretary Arne Duncan was making calls to each finalist this morning to let them know the results. The money is part of President Barack Obama’s economic stimulus law, which provided a staggering $100 billion for schools. The $4.35 billion is part of that larger allocation. The Education Department asked states to concentrate their proposals on four areas.

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from staff reports inches tall, and wearing a blue hat, blue jacket and jeans. Sgt. Sandra Williams said after reviewing surveillance of the gas station, there was no evidence to support her report.

county during the weekend. • An iPhone, a Remington 12-gauge shotgun and a 9 mm handgun were reported missing at 10:38 a.m. Friday from a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado in the 1100 block of National Street. • A CD player was reported missing at 1:28 p.m. Friday from a 1990 Buick in the 2400 block of Oak Street. • Also reported missing from the same block and time were a CD player and two 12-inch speakers from a 1994 Nissan Altima.

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Mount Zion M.B. No 4 — Passion Week services, 7 tonight-Friday: the Revs. Casey Fisher, Michael Wesley, Rudy Smith, Luster Lacey and Gregory Mayfield; the Rev. Gregory Mayfield, pastor; 122 Union Ave. Yokena Presbyterian — Neighborhood Watch meeting, 6 p.m. Tuesday. St. Mark Free Will Baptist —

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Ervin, tiler; Bob Strange, five-year trustee; Dan Jackson, lecturing knight; and Kelly Franco, inner guard. Cook is the first woman exalted ruler in the lodge’s 122-year history.

Bible study, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday; 2602 Hannah St. St. Paul M.B. — The Last Seven Sayings of Our Savior from the Cross, 6 p.m. Wednesday; various ministers; Dr. Michael Reed, pastor; 1413 Elm St. Greater Grove Street M.B. — Spring revival, 7:30 tonightWednesday; the Rev. Randy Leflore, guest speaker; Dr. Casey D. Fisher, pastor; Easter Cantata at 7 Saturday night; 2715 Alcorn Drive.

clubs Vicksburg Kiwanis — Noon Tuesday, Jacques’ Cafe; Evangeline Taylor, Social Security Administration, speaker. Lions — Noon Wednesday, Jacques’ Cafe; Rickey Flynt, MS Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, speaker.

Vicksburg Toastmasters 2052 — Noon Thursday; Jeff Hensley, 601-634-4596; 4155 Clay St. Army/Navy — Steak dinner, 7 p.m. Thursday at the clubhouse. Rosa A. Temple Class of 1968 — 6 p.m. Friday; reunion meeting, raffle money due; Cecilia Cole home, 1732 East Ave.

PublIc PrOGrAMs Overeaters Anonymous — 5:30-6:30 p.m. every Monday; www.oa.org; 601-415-0500; 1315 Adams St. Tuesday Vicksburg AlAnon — Noon Tuesday; second floor, First Presbyterian Church, 1501 Cherry St.; 601634-0152. Redwood Elementary

School Blood Drive — 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday; 100 Redwood Road. Serenity Overeaters Anonymous — 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Bowmar Baptist Church, room 102C; 601-638-0011. Vicksburg Al-Anon — 8 p.m. Wednesday; family, friends of alcoholics and addicts; 502 Dabney Ave.; 601-636-1134. Coach Richard Hodges Summer Basketball School — June 23-25, 28-30; deadline to register, May 10; 601636-2256 for price and info; richard.hodges@vicksburgcatholic.org or visit www. vicksburgcatholic.org.

beNeFITs Striking Out Cancer — 5:30 p.m. Tuesday; Lady Flashes v. Lady Bruins, Bazinsky Field;

proceeds between teams to benefit favorite charity. Rally Round the River Bike Ride — Saturday, Mound Baptist Church; 9:30 a.m., register; 10 a.m., ride; lunch provided; $30 donation includes bike and rider; Jeff or Lisa Reddick, 318-282-7360 or 318282-7350.

cOrrecTION St. Paul M.B.’s Holy Week program, the Last Seven Sayings of Our Savior from the Cross, will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the church on Elm Street. Incorrect information appeared in Saturday’s Religion section. •

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First 7 months went smoothly, Adams County prison heads say NATCHEZ (AP) — Based on movie and television portrayals of prisons, quiet is not the first word that comes to mind when describing the atmosphere. But quiet is exactly how Warden Vance Laughlin described the first seven months of housing inmates at Adams County Correctional Facility, a Corrections Corporation of America facility. “It has been a very smooth activation in terms of getting the staff acclimated to the environment and accepting inmates,” Laughlin said. “We’ve had few problems with the entire process.” After sitting empty for months before a federal contract was secured, Adams County Correctional Facility began accepting inmates in August. The arrival of the first inmates meant an end to the training drills and the beginning of real prison work, Laughlin said. “There is a lot of training that goes into being an employee with CCA, so we were here for a few months before we had inmates,” Laughlin said. “In that time, a lot of excitement built up amongst the employees. By the time the first inmate arrived, we were ready to get to work for real.” Laughlin said the prison could accept about 525 more

Warden Vance Laughlin said the prison could accept approximately 525 more inmates before reaching full capacity. There are still 77 staff positions available. inmates, and 77 more staff. Of the employees hired, 95 percent were local citizens “The other 5 percent that had to be brought in from elsewhere, they are local now,” he said. Of the inmates currently in the facility, 68 percent are Mexican, followed in order of population, by Colombians, Cubans, Dominicans, Canadians, El Salvadorians and 271 other nationalities. “Our Mexican population is 1,300 and we have 23 inmates from El Salvador, and they are sixth on the list,” Laughlin said. “That gives you a good idea of what our population looks like.” About 62 percent of the population is incarcerated on drug charges and 29 percent are imprisoned because of immigration violations. Having a large Hispanic population has caused a problem, Laughlin said, since there is not a large Spanish-speaking population in the Adams

County area. He said while 81 percent of the inmate population is Hispanic, he only has six employees in the facility that speak Spanish. Laughlin described the seven-unit prison as a selfcontained operation. “We provide our own laundry service, we cook three meals a day, we basically operate like a town,” he said. “Our day starts at 6 a.m., and from there we have to count the entire population seven different times. “The majority of our inmates are involved in some type of work or in an educational or vocational program of some sort in the prison.” Laughlin said the prison does inmate intake one to three times a week with approximately 70 to 100 new inmates coming to the facility each week. Laughlin said he is particularly proud of the facility’s involvement in the community. He said they are sponsors to many local events and have already started a successful Relay for Life team. In addition, Laughlin said the facility does a large amount of business with local businesses including doing much of its purchasing with local vendors and even hiring a local company to build the new warehouse on the facility’s property.

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Rankin County to buy 10 squad cars BRANDON, Miss. — Rankin County is using some of $1.3 million seized in a routine traffic stop to buy 10 squad cars and equipment for the sheriff’s department. Sheriff Ronnie Pennington said that the county was awarded the money this month because it was not claimed. Pennington said a deputy pulled over a truck haul-

ing a trailer Jan. 26 for a minor traffic violation on I-20 between Brandon and Pelahatchie. He discovered about $1.3 million in a concealed compartment of the trailer. Pennington said no drugs were found. A court order allowed the money to be divided among Rankin agencies, with 80 percent, or $1.2 million, going to the sheriff’s department, the initiating agency. The other 20 percent, or $259,000, will be given to the district attorney’s office.

Three men killed in West Monroe fire WEST MONROE, La. — Three men were killed in a mobile home fire in West Monroe, the state fire marshal’s office said. Firefighters were called late Saturday to a mobile home park where they found a trailer engulfed in flames. The fire marshal said the victims were between 18 and 28, but they have not yet been identified. Officials said the bodies will be taken to a crime lab in Little Rock, Ark., for autopsies.

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Vicksburg Warren School District The Vicksburg Warren School District will hold a public hearing on its proposed school district budget for fiscal year 2011 on March 25, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. in the board room at the Vicksburg Warren School District Administrative Offices, 1500 Mission 66, Vicksburg, MS. At this meeting, a proposed ad valorem tax effort increase will be considered. The Vicksburg Warren School District is now operating with projected total budget revenue of $82,252,162. (30.91 percent) or $25,423,800, of such revenue is obtained through ad valorem taxes. For next fiscal year, the proposed budget has total projected revenue of $74,436,015. Of that amount, (32.50 percent) or $24,192,226, is proposed to be financed through a total ad valorem tax levy. For the next fiscal year, the Vicksburg Warren School District plans to increase your ad valorem tax millage rate by 0.00 mills from 46.20 mills to 46.20 mills. This increase in ad valorem tax revenue means that you will pay more in ad valorem taxes on your home, automobile tag, utilities, business fixtures and equipment and rental real property. Any citizen of Vicksburg Warren School District is invited to attend this public hearing on the proposed ad valorem tax increase, and will be allowed to speak for a reasonable amount of time and offer tangible evidence before any vote is taken.”

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Founded by John G. Cashman in 1883 Louis P. Cashman III, Editor & Publisher • Issued by Vicksburg Printing & Publishing Inc., Louis P. Cashman III, President Charlie Mitchell, executive editor | E-mail: post@vicksburg.com | Tel: 601.636.4545 ext 132 | Letters to the editor: post@vicksburg.com or The Vicksburg Post, P.O. Box, 821668, Vicksburg, MS 39182

JACK VIX SAYS: That was a close call on the city water supply.

OLD POST FILES 120 YEARS AGO: 1890 The Louisiana Levee Board of the Fifth District opens a temporary office here. • E.B. Rand of Rutland, Vt., accepts a position here with the Delta Bank Trust Co. as bookkeeper.

110 YEARS AGO: 1900 The arch over Glass Bayou will be put in good condition, says Alderman T.M. Caughlin. • Walter Bobb recovers from smallpox.

100 YEARS AGO: 1910 The orchestra at the Lyric is now composed of Dr. George W. Crock, piano; T. Smith, cornet; R. Burrows, violin; and H. Gref, drums.

90 YEARS AGO: 1920 Federal Barge Lines open offices here. • J.B. Smith Jr. is now with P.L. Hennessey and Bros. • Edgar Leyens presents the Vicksburg playground with a merry-go-round.

80 YEARS AGO: 1930 R.T. Lindley of the U.S. Weather Bureau is chosen president for the Federal Business Association. • The Rotary Council monthly meeting takes place at the home of Maj. John C.H. Lee.

70 YEARS AGO: 1940 The home of Gregory Williamson, Cherry and Harris streets, is damaged by lightning. • Agnes Geary, St. Francis Xavier Academy student, is district winner of the American Legion oratorical contest in Jackson.

60 YEARS AGO: 1950 A feature story appears in the Vicksburg Evening Post on Josephine Keller, who by her own description has been a cattle woman for 80 years. • The future of the levee-highway harbor proposal for the Vicksburg waterfront appears uncertain following a meeting in City Hall by interested citizens.

50 YEARS AGO: 1960 Frances Bowering, freshman nursing student from Rolling Fork, wins “Miss Mercury for 1960” at Mercy Hospital. • Mr. and Mrs. James Ramsey and daughters leave for Tulsa, Okla., to spend several days with relatives.

40 YEARS AGO: 1970 Sister M. Felicita McQuillian, RSM, dies at the convent • Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas Jones of Port Gibson announce the birth of a son, Thomas Harold, on March 13.

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30 YEARS AGO: 1980 Services are held for George Henderson. • Mr. and Mrs. David Oldenburg announce the birth of a daughter, Jaime Allison, on April 1. • Vicksburg High School’s Sylvester Stamps takes third place in the 220-yard dash at Hughes Field in Jackson.

20 YEARS AGO: 1990

Immigration debate will be no less intense President Obama, Congress and the press have been preoccupied with health care reform. Soon, immigration will be back on the stove after a three-year hiatus. That’s right, three years. Congress hasn’t discussed an immigration proposal since 2007. And given how badly both parties bungled this topic last time, during President George W. Bush’s second term, perhaps that wasn’t such a bad thing. Sometimes, Congress should just leave well enough alone. This isn’t one of those times. After all, the immigration system isn’t operating. It’s too easy to enter the United States illegally, and too hard to come the right way. When Americans get around to focusing on the issue, we never seem to focus on employers, only the immigrants, and so we never deal with the

magnet. The result is 10.3 million illegal immigrants either hiding in the shadows or competing with Americans for jobs while maintaining an unfair advantage since they are easily underpaid and otherwise exploited. Everyone acknowledges the current system is broken, even if they can’t seem to agree on how to fix it. So there are many good and logical reasons to restart the immigration debate. Now it has been restarted due to three major developments — the arrival of a new comprehensive immigration reform bill by Sens. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., and Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., the fact that tens of thousands of immigration reform proponents marched on Washington to put pressure on President Obama to fulfill his campaign promise to fix the immigration system, and

the fact that Obama’s aggressive push for health care reform might actually have reinvigorated immigration reform proponents by showing them the president can get passionate when he cares about an issue. In the weeks to come, we’ll see the major components of the Schumer-Graham bill dissected. A sizzling matter will be their suggestion of a national ID card. For now, it’s enough to say that Schumer and Graham deserve some credit for tackling an issue that has stumped both lawmakers and policymakers for decades. As was often said the last time Congress focused on this matter, ours is a nation of laws but also a nation of immigrants. We can find a way to be both. It won’t be easy. But if we want the United States to live up to its full potential, we must try.

Vicksburg will grow to 31.7 square miles due to the annexation of the Kings and Waltersville communities and subdivisions south of town, the Supreme Court rules. • Larry Little of Natchez is hired as assistant superintendent for instruction for the Vicksburg Warren School District.

10 YEARS AGO: 2000 Scoutmaster “Johnny Mo” Nassour retires after 45 years with Troop 7. • Theresa Ford takes first place in “Most Pars” in Vicksburg Country Club ladies golf. • Vicksburg Specialty will move from South Washington Street to a 40,000-square-foot facility on Bowie Road.

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Robots on ‘cutting edge,’ but need a better name They need to come up with a better name. I’ve been seeing a lot of ads for “robotic surgery” lately. Frankly, what comes to mind is being strapped on a gurney waiting for Rosie from the Jetsons to whir into the room and start slicing away. It doesn’t help that much “robotic surgery” is in what we shall call the nether regions — hysterectomies and prostatectomies. That’s even more disconcerting. Of course, in reality robotic surgery isn’t automated surgery. There are still people — people who wear scrubs and lab coats and have diplomas and certificates on their walls — involved. As far as I can tell, the “robotic” aspect is akin to what we’ve all seen on TV — an explorer using handheld controls linked to an articulated arm to pick up an ancient coin from the ocean floor five or six miles under

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What comes to mind is being strapped on a gurney waiting for Rosie from the Jetsons to whir into the room and start slicing away.

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the boat. In the old days, surgeons cut people open and, using their hands, found and cut out a bad appendix or whatever, sewed up the hole and called it a day. That gave way to laparascopic surgery. A smaller incision was needed because only the instruments were inserted, not three or four sets of hands. One of the instruments was a camera hooked up to a monitor in the operating room. Surgeons watched

the monitor to see what they were doing, but were still in direct, manual control as they moved the instruments around to snare a gall bladder or whatever. The newer technology is called “robotic,” as I understand it, because it goes one more step. The incisions are still small and the monitors are still there (albeit highdef), but instead of direct, manual control, surgeons guide instruments that have their own little servo

motors or whatever. For now, the surgeons are still in the room, but if Air Force personnel sitting at a console in Colorado can fire missiles into a shack in Pakistan (robotic war?), there’s no reason why a doctor at River Region couldn’t repair a hernia in Argentina. Others can figure out how all this figures into health reforms, but clearly there’s less reason every day for specialists and patients to be in the same hemisphere — at least for lots of surgical procedures. Who knows, maybe Walmart will soon open a clinic where we can get facelifts via a satellite link to Taiwan for $19.95. According to information from the University of Mississippi Medical Center, patient demand is what’s driving the increase in “robotic surgery.” Where abdominal surgery once involved a hospital stay of a week or longer, folks can walk in and walk out the same day, plus there’s

the aspect of a much smaller scar, if any. Doctors themselves say they have a better view of what’s going on than when their hands were in the way and that their work can be much more precise due to related devices that provide three-dimensional views of what they’re doing. UMC says four years ago, 60 percent of prostatectomies were performed using the machines and there will be an increase to 80 percent this year. But they still need a better name than “robotic surgery,” at least for those of us who grew up watching the Jetsons. Rosie wielding a scalpel is not a comforting image. •

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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dents and threats to some of the staff,” Hudspeth County Sheriff’s Lt. Robert Wilson said. “It’s caused us to really go on high alert.” Three mysterious men walked into the Fort Hancock High School gymnasium last month during a basketball game, setting off worries that they were drug cartel members sent to deliver a message. Parent Maria Aguilar said “a panic” swept through the gym and only subsided when they left. “They walked in and they were laughing,” Aguilar said. “They were probably like, ‘We’ll just scare everybody.”’

to patrol its three campuses for the first time. Fort Hancock is an impoverished town of rundown homes and a single diner. Fathers of many students work as farmhands in the surrounding alfalfa and cotton fields, but most are jobless. Aguilar said her fourth-grade daughter shares playground stories of “how so-and-so got killed in Mexico this weekend,” and once asked whether a classmate’s mother would be next. One Fort Hancock High student picked up for truancy told a judge he was too scared to go to class after witnessing

Wilson said a suspicious car was noticed following a packed school bus earlier this year. Rumors that the car belonged to cartel members were never validated, but after other suspicious cars were spotted, the department began following buses as a precaution. “We don’t know if it was to find out where a student of a certain person he was looking for gets off, or to find out where he was living,” Wilson said. “We’re not sure what the motivation was. But the rumor and concern was great enough.” Schools have installed security cameras and hired an armed off-duty sheriff’s deputy

a murder in Mexico. Police say his mother and grandfather were tortured with ice picks this week in El Pornevir, Mexico, just across the Rio Grande from Fort Hancock. They were in critical condition in an El Paso, Texas, hospital. The student has resumed attending classes. School administrators say dozens of fellow students also have relatives who were killed or tortured in drug violence. “A lot of time your family is involved,” said Modesta Morales, Israel’s mother. “Some of the killings that happen, it’s not because of the people that were killed, it’s because they’re

trying to reach someone. If they can’t find that someone, they’re going to get their brothers, their sisters, their nephews, their fathers — whoever they can to try and bring that person out.” Ten miles down the road in Fabens, fliers in the teacher’s lounges ask faculty to watch for a gunman wanted for four killings in Ciudad Juarez. He’s the father of two boys at the middle school. Paul Vranish, superintendent of the Tornillo school district outside El Paso, estimates that about 10 percent of his 300 students have lost a close family member in Mexico’s drug war. One Tornillo High School student was gunned down in Mexico at the start of the school year while racing back to the border, Vranish said. Tragedy becomes so routine that students shrug off counseling. “This is like Iraq. This is part of the landscape,” Vranish said. “I’m not in any way trying to put our kids down. It’s not like they don’t have feelings. But like a soldier, you have to develop a certain amount of callous to continue to function.” U.S. authorities said they have seen a recent uptick in asylum claims at the port of entry in Fort Hancock, and schools here are enrolling more students. At least seven new students enrolled in Fort Hancock schools in one week in March, an increase that would normally take a year or two. Texas public schools educate children regardless of immigration status.

Militia members charged with cop-killing plot Woman dies after being WASHINGTON — Nine suspects tied to a Christian militia in the Midwest are charged with conspiring to kill police officers, then attack a funeral in the hopes of killing more law enforcement people, federal prosecutors said today. Members of the group called Hutaree are charged in the case, including their leader, David Brian Stone. Once other officers gathered for the slain officer’s funeral, the group planned to detonate homemade bombs at the funeral, killing more, according to newly unsealed court papers. The charges follow FBI raids over the weekend on locations in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. According to investigators, the Hutaree view local, state, and federal law enforcement personnel as a “brotherhood” and an enemy, and planned to attack them as part of an armed struggle against the U.S. government.

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Health care bill carries some benefits for drug industry Healthy for Investors? An occasional look at how influence is exercised in Washington.

• WASHINGTON — Chalk one up for the pharmaceutical lobby. The U.S. drug industry fended off price curbs and other hefty restrictions in President Barack Obama’s health care law even as it prepares for plenty of new business when an estimated 32 million uninsured Americans gain health coverage. To be sure, the law also levies taxes and imposes other costs on pharmaceutical companies, leaving its final impact on the industry’s bottom line uncertain. A recent analysis by Goldman Sachs, the Wall Street firm, suggests the overhaul could mean “a manageable hit” of tens of billions of dollars over the coming decade while bolstering the value of drug-company stocks. Others expect profits, not losses, of the same magnitude. Either way, pharmaceutical lobbyists won new federal policies they coveted and set a trajectory for long-term industry growth. Privately, several of them say their biggest triumph was heading off Democrats led by Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif., who wanted even more money from their industry to finance the health care system’s expansion. “Pharma came out of this better than anyone else,” said Ramsey Baghdadi, a Washington health policy analyst who projects a $30 billion, 10-year net gain for the industry. “I don’t see how they could have done much better.” Costly brand-name biotech drugs won 12 years of protection against cheaper generic competitors, a boon for products that comprise 15 percent of pharmaceutical sales. The industry will have to provide 50 percent discounts beginning next year to Medicare beneficiaries in the “doughnut hole” gap in pharmaceutical coverage, but those price cuts plus rising federal subsidies will mean more elderly people will purchase more drugs. Lobbyists beat back proposals to allow importation of low-cost medicines and to have Medicare negotiate drug prices with companies. They also defeated efforts to require more industry rebates for the 9 million beneficiaries of both Medicare and Medicaid, and to bar brand-name drugmak-

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More people will have insurance to pay for prescriptions. And there are no caps on prices. Provisions that favored generic drug makers also got cut out. That’s all good for Pfizer (PFE), Merck (MRK), Eli Lilly (LLY) and Genzyme (GENZ). The reform plan will cost the drug companies $85 billion over 10 years, but that should be offset by money from all those new customers.

Hospitals will provide more preventive and less emergency care. Hospital operators such as Health Management Associates (HMA), Tenet Healthcare (THC), Community Health Services (CYH) and LifePoint Hospitals (LPNT) will get more patients who have insurance. That should help solve the industry’s biggest problem: unpaid bills from uninsured people.

The amount that the government spends on Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements used to change yearly. The reform bill sets payment guidelines over a longer term. That makes revenue for private hospitals, nursing home operators, emergency services companies and home health providers more predictable and that certainty could encourage them to go public.

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ers’ payments to generic companies to delay the marketing of competitor products. The impressive list of wins is testament to a carefully planned and well-financed lobbying strategy, led by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, the industry’s deep-pocketed trade group. The trade group has been led by Billy Tauzin, whose $4.5 million in earnings in 2008, the most recent figure available, underscore the high stakes for the industry. The former Louisiana congressman will quit his post in June — a decision he abruptly announced in February when it seemed the health bill would die. Some industry officials said at the time that Tauzin was forced out, which the trade group denied. As Obama’s health care drive began last year, drugmakers agreed with Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus, D-Mont., and White House officials to support the effort. In exchange, the companies volunteered $80 billion in 10-year savings for the health care changes, and backed it up with a TV ad campaign pushing Obama’s proposal. It is unclear precisely how much drug manufacturers ended up contributing, in part because much of the savings — like discounts to seniors — come off prices the companies themselves set. Their biggest

Stocks see rise on signs of consumer confidence NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rose today after investors grow more comfortable about a global economic recovery. The Commerce Department said consumer spending rose for the fifth consecutive month in February, matching economists’ expectations. Jobs and the strength of the consumer are considered keys to a strong, sustained economic recovery. At the end of the week, investors will get the Labor Department’s monthly employment report, which is expected to show employers added jobs this month. European markets rose after a survey showed economic sentiment rose in the 16 countries that use the euro and investors grew more upbeat about Greece’s ability to handle its debt problems. Greece said today it plans to issue a new seven-year bond. It is expected to price the bond in the coming days. European leaders and the International

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expenses over the decade are estimated to include over $20 billion for an expanded rebate for medicines used by Medicaid, $28 billion for a new fee on drug firms and about $30 billion for closing the “doughnut hole.” In a March 21 newsletter, the financial services firm Morgan Stanley estimated a $95 billion, 10-year price tag, offset by tens of billions the companies would gain from extra customers and other provisions. Industry critics say the cost will be lower because of firms’ control of prices, and will be more than outweighed by added sales. Yet even the worst-case scenario — a net cost of tens of billions — would be small for a U.S. drug industry that IMS Health, a medical data firm, calculates earns more than $300 billion a year. “Let’s put it this way: They can afford it,” said Tim Chiang, a pharmaceutical analyst in Stamford, Conn. Drugmakers gained an eleventh-hour win when lawmakers decided against expanding drug discounts to some hospitals serving low-income patients, a proposal some feared could cost tens of billions. The overhaul law that Obama signed Tuesday would have broadened those discounts to inpatients, but the companion bill revising the earlier measure largely pulled that back.

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Baucus, said in an interview last week that as a trade-off for rolling back that expansion, the drug industry agreed to provide an additional $10 billion over a decade to help close the gap in Medicare coverage. As for what Democrats gained from their ally, the industry and coalitions it joined spent about $67 million on supportive TV ads since the beginning of 2009, according to Evan Tracey, president of Kantar CMAG, which tracks political ads. That made it one of the biggest players in an airwaves battle that saw all sides spend $220 million. Pharmaceutical interests spent $188 million lobbying last year, more than all but a handful of industry sectors, according to the nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics. They employed an army of 1,105 lobbyists. And after years of funneling most of its campaign contributions to Republicans, the industry has favored Democrats with 56 percent of the $5 million it has handed candidates so far this year. The biggest recipient, by far, of the industry’s 2008 election cycle contributions of $13.8 million was Obama, who received $1.2 million for his presidential campaign. “They’re certainly going to get a very high return on that investment,” Waxman said.

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awareness events,” Driver said. “The community has been very warm. We’re just getting ready for April,” which is child abuse prevention month nationwide. A Jackson resident, Driver has a background in corporate business. “I have not done anything more rewarding than working in the nonprofit sector,” she said. “I want to use my talents to help people.” At the CAP Center, Driver has a team of five to work with families in Warren County. They are Susie Calbert, a Court-Appointed Special Advocate coordinator; Angie Jones, a parent-aid case manager; Kathy Triplett, a parent-aid coordinator; Amber Smith, administrative assistant; and Melody Whitney, the supervisor of the Fresh Start Learning Center. As part of its special month, the CAP Center will open its doors to a new location during a grand opening and open house on April 6. In February, the center moved from its Walnut Street location, where it has been since 2007, to a 2,300-square-foot office at Manor Drive and Wisconsin Avenue. Board president James Wilkerson will speak during a presentation set for 5 to 7 p.m. Driver encourages the public to come and see what the center has to offer. “One thing we pride ourselves on is that the CAP Center has the second oldest CASA program in the state,” she said. “We have volunteers who work with children

one-on-one in the schools. We work directly with the youth court system here. We work closely with the (Mississippi) Department of Human Services.” The CAP Center, sponsored by the Vicksburg Exchange Club and the National Foundation for the Prevention of Child Abuse, also provides parenting education, parent aid and life coaching, preschool day treatment and a drug/violence and teen pregnancy prevention program. As part of Child Abuse Prevention Month, a Day of Remembrance is set for April 12 at the Art Park at Catfish Row in the downtown area. Former Vicksburg mayor Robert Walker will be guest speaker. Details of the event are available at the center’s office. Also, areawide supporters of child advocacy are encouraged to wear blue jeans and blue ribbons on April 23. Blue ribbons became a nationwide battle cry for all abused children in 1989, when a Virginia grandmother started the campaign in remembrance of her 3-year-old grandson murdered by his mother’s abusive boyfriend. “The blue indicates all the bruises on a child when they’re abused,” said Calbert. According to a 2008 report released by the MDHS, there were 162 reports of child abuse or neglect in Warren County. Driver said out of that number, the CAP Center handled 107. Statewide, there were 19,631 reports of child abuse. The 2009 MDHS

report is not available yet; however, the CAP Center’s 2009 report showed that their office was taking care of 31 cases of child abuse involving 53 children. “While we offer preventative strategies, we teach people how to deal with child abuse,” said Driver. “Different people parent different ways. All children need love, and some need different types of discipline.” In 2009, the CAP Center reported they had assisted 1,384 people in a variety of services. Their volunteers logged 665 hours. Despite the help, Driver said funds are low. “We have more cases of abuse now because of the economy,” she added. “We don’t want to be in a position where we have to turn people away. It’s been a hardship.” For those who seek to volunteer time or to donate money, call the office at 601634-0557. The CAP Center receives funds from the United Way of West Central Mississippi, the Mississippi Department of Mental Health, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety-Victims of Crime Acts and Safe Drug Free Schools, the Warren County Board of Supervisors and private donors. In November, the CAP Center, which opened on March 4, 1985, will celebrate its 25th anniversary. “We enjoy our job as long as we come to work knowing we can make a difference,” Driver said.

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viding true rule of law with an effective judicial system, turning away warlords and unqualified cronies from government positions and creating an effective national police force and army. None of these exist in Afghanistan in any large measure. “Our intent is to make sure that the Afghans have the capacity to provide for their own security. That is core to our mission,” Obama told the troops crammed into the cavernous tent known as the “clam shell.” For if Afghan leaders can’t provide a government that citizens can trust or security that can hold back Taliban and al-Qaida extremists, the U.S. can’t leave. As Obama said, letting the region backslide to the days before the U.S.-led, 2001 invasion ousted Taliban rulers who gave safe haven to al-Qaida would put more Americans at stake. “Make no mistake,” the president declared, “this fight matters.” Obama said the U.S. would not quit in Afghanistan and would be a long-term partner

with its leaders and people. But, in part to pressure Karzai and in part as a nod to sentiments about the war at home, he built a deadline into his December strategy overhaul, saying U.S. troops would start withdrawing in July 2011, only a year after the new infusion is fully in place. Polls show public opinion divided on the war. At least 945 members of the U.S. military have died in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan since the war’s start, according to an Associated Press count. With the fight engaged more intensely now, the number killed in the first three months of this year has roughly doubled over the same time last year. There have been initial military successes since Obama revamped the war. Last month’s Marjah campaign in the southern Helmand province routed most Taliban fighters from a town they once controlled, without a high casualty toll for U.S. troops and the Afghan security forces fighting alongside them.

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Constance Maranto Ludwig ANGUILLA — Constance Maranto Ludwig died Saturday, March 27, 2010, at Sharkey-Issaquena Hospital in Rolling Fork. She was 89. Mrs. Ludwig was a native and lifelong resident of Anguilla, where she was a member of Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, H.J. “Joe” Ludwig; her parents, Charles Maranto and Rosalie Maggio Maranto; three brothers, Samuel Paul Maranto, Johnny D. Maranto and A.P. Maranto; and four sisters, Rosie Mazza, Josephine Hanson, Marie Webb and Sarah Stuart. Survivors include one son, Larry Ludwig and wife Cheryll of Rolling Fork; a

brother, Charles Maranto Jr. of Anguilla; a sister, Lena Maranto of Anguilla; one grandson, Hank Ludwig and wife Andrea of Hernando; two great-grandchildren, Maryn Ludwig and Laurel Ludwig, both of Hernando; a sister-in-law, Babe Maranto of Rolling Fork; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass will be said at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church with the Rev. Charles Bucciantini officiating. Burial will follow at Mound Cemetery in Rolling Fork. Rosary will be at 5 tonight at Glenwood Funeral Home in Rolling Fork with visitation to follow from 5:30 until 6:30. Pallbearers will be Mike Maranto, Willie Maranto, Adam Secoy, Nick Secoy, George Mahalitc and Steve White. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Danny Jackson, Dr. Michael Baker, Dr. Mehar Oad, Jimmy Cheatham, Joe Ford and David Wilson. Memorials may be made to Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church in Anguilla.

come to Russia’s capital, amid militants’ warnings of a renewed determination to push their fight. Chechen rebels claimed responsibility for a deadly bombing late last year on a passenger train en route from Moscow to St. Petersburg. Last month, Chechen rebel leader Doku Umarov warned in an interview on a rebel-affiliated Web site that “the zone of military operations will be extended to the territory of Russia ... the war is coming to their cities.” The first explosion took place just before 8 a.m. at the Lubyanka station in central Moscow. The station is underneath the building that houses the main offices of the Federal Security Service, the KGB’s main successor agency. About 45 minutes later, a second explosion hit the Park Kultury station, which

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Among other steps, the new law provides a 10 percent bonus from Medicare for primary care doctors serving in those areas. Massachusetts offers a snapshot of how giving more people insurance naturally drives demand. The Massachusetts Medical Society last fall reported just more than half of internists and 40 percent of family and general practitioners weren’t accepting new patients, an increase in recent years as the state implemented nearly universal coverage. Nationally, the big surge for primary care won’t start until 2014, when the bulk of the 32 million uninsured starts coming online. Sooner will come some catch-up demand, as group health plans and Medicare end co-payments for important preventive care measures such as colon cancer screenings or cholesterol checks. Even the insured increasingly put off such steps as the economy worsened, meaning doctors may see a blip in diagnoses as those people return, says Dr. Lori Heim, president of the American Academy of Family Physicians. That’s one of the first steps in the new law’s emphasis on wellness care over sickness care, with policies that encourage trying programs like the “patient-centered medical home” that Jones’ practice is putting in place in suburban Virginia.

is near the renowned Gorky Park. “I heard a bang, turned my head and smoke was everywhere. People ran for the exits screaming,” said 24-year-old Alexander Vakulov, who said he was on a train on the platform opposite the targeted train at Park Kultury. “I saw a dead person for the first time in my life,” said 19-year-old Valentin Popov, who had just arrived at the station from the opposite direction. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, who built much of his political capital by directing a fierce war with Chechen separatists a decade ago, vowed today that “terrorists will be destroyed.” The iconic Moscow subway system is one of the world’s busiest, carrying around 7 million passengers on an average workday, and is a

key element in running the sprawling and traffic-choked city. Russian TV showed amateur video from inside the Lubyanka station of wounded and possibly dead victims sitting and lying on the floor. The train platform was filled with smoke. Outside both stations, passengers flooded out, many of them crying and making frantic calls on their cell phones. The wounded were loaded into ambulances and helicopters, some with their heads wrapped in bloody bandages, as sirens wailed. The last confirmed terrorist attack in Moscow was in August 2004, when a suicide bomber blew herself up outside a city subway station, killing 10 people. Responsibility for that blast was claimed by Chechen rebels.

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Almanac Highs and Lows High/past 24 hours............. 55º Low/past 24 hours............... 47º Average temperature......... 51º Normal this date................... 61º Record low..............32º in 1894 Record high............85º in 1963 Rainfall Recorded at the Vicksburg Water Plant Past 24 hours......................None This month..............2.76 inches Total/year.............. 12.99 inches Normal/month......5.58 inches Normal/year........ 15.91 inches Solunar table Most active times for fish and wildlife Tuesday: A.M. Active............................ 4:49 A.M. Most active...............11:02 P.M. Active............................. 5:15 P.M. Most active................11:27 Sunrise/sunset Sunset today........................ 7:20 Sunset tomorrow............... 7:20 Sunrise tomorrow.............. 6:54

RIVER DATA Stages Mississippi River at Vicksburg Current: 38.4 | Change: +0.6 Flood: 43 feet Yazoo River at Greenwood Current: 19.2 | Change: +0.1 Flood: 35 feet Yazoo River at Yazoo City Current: 20.4 | Change: -0.2 Flood: 29 feet Yazoo River at Belzoni Current: 19.0 | Change: -0.1 Flood: 34 feet Big Black River at West Current: 9.7 | Change: -1.0 Flood: 12 feet Big Black River at Bovina Current: 19.0 | Change: -1.1 Flood: 28 feet StEELE BAYOU Land....................................79.2 River....................................85.8

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Pipe bomb explodes in Athens, killing 1, injuring 2 ATHENS, Greece — An overnight pipe bomb explosion outside an Athens business management institute killed a 15-year-old Afghan passer-by and severely injured his 10-year-old sister, Greek police said Monday. There was no claim of responsibility for the blast, which lightly injured the children’s 45-year-old mother. The bomb exploded last Sunday night, in the capital’s densely populated Patissia residential district. The blast instantly killed the youth. His sister was hospitalized with severe facial shrapnel wounds and burns, and doctors were trying to save her eyesight. Police spokesman Athanasios Kokalakis said the motive and target of the attack were unclear, but the Afghan family, who lived nearby, had no connection with the bomb. “On the contrary, they were the tragic victims of a blind act of violence,” he said. “We are examining the explosives used and whether there was a timer. We can’t say right now who was behind the bomb.” Small far-left and radical anarchist groups have claimed a string of bombings in recent years against symbols of wealth and state power, including banks and the Athens stock exchange. But nearly all have been preceded by warning calls, allowing police to evacuate the target areas. Sunday’s death was the first since 1999, when a blast outside a hotel

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Japanese to settle suit over poisoning TOKYO — More than 2,000 people who suffer from a rare neurological disorder agreed to accept a settlement proposal today and abandon their lawsuits against the Japanese government and the company they say made them sick by dumping

mercury. The plan, brokered by the district court in southern Kumamoto — home to tens of thousands who have Minamata disease — calls for lump-sum payments of 2.1 million yen ($22,600) each and monthly medical allowances of up to 17,700 yen ($190), Environment Ministry official Shigeki Shiiba said. The disease was first diagnosed in 1956 and later was

Prominent Iraq politicians fail to win seats BAGHDAD (AP) — Several prominent Iraqi politicians — long considered untouchable — failed to win seats in the country’s March 7 election, according to lists published today, reflecting voter dissatisfaction with the country’s political class. Their failure comes as weeks of haggling to form a new government lie ahead, possibly opening the way for renewed violence and instability as the U.S. is preparing to withdraw all its troops from the country. The list of candidates who made it into the 325-member parliament were surprising for the absence of several

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country improves safety in its notoriously hazardous mines, where accidents kill thousands each year. So far, there has been no contact with the trapped miners, more than 24 hours after the flooding. “Their situation until now is still unknown so that is making everyone very worried,” said Liu Dezheng, a chief engineer with the work safety bureau in northern China’s Shanxi province, where the mine is located. Rescuers worked to pump water from the Wangjialing coal mine. The state-owned mine about 400 miles southwest of Beijing was under construction and had been scheduled to start production later this year. The accident could become one of the worst mining disasters in recent years if rescue efforts fail and would set back marked improvements in mining safety.

Afghan copter crash injures 14, NATO says

XIANGNING, China — Rescuers working in a drizzling rain raced today to free 153 coal miners trapped deep underground by a flood that may have started when workers digging a new mine in northern China accidentally broke into a network of old, water-filled shafts. Such derelict tunnels are posing new risks to miners across China even as the

KABUL — A NATO helicopter crashed t0day in southern Afghanistan, injuring 14 people, the international force said. Elsewhere in the south, a service member was killed in a bomb strike, NATO said without providing further details. The coalition said no one is reported to have been killed in the helicopter crash and that all personnel on board were evacuated to nearby medical facilities.

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Jilani Farah, deputy police chief in Zabul province where the crash occurred, said 14 people were injured, including international service members, three Afghan soldiers and one Afghan policeman. NATO confirmed that 14 people were injured in the crash, and said that none of them sustained lifethreatening injuries. The Taliban have posted a message on their Web site claiming responsibility for the crash in Atghar district. NATO said the crash was still being investigated, but that there was no indication that insurgents shot down the aircraft.

North Korean mine might have sunk ship SEOUL, South Korea — A North Korean mine might have caused the explosion that sank a South Korean naval ship three days ago near a disputed maritime border, the defense minister told lawmakers today. Defense Minister Kim Taeyoung said military authorities have not ruled out North Korean involvement in the sinking of the Cheonan, which split apart within minutes of an explosion in the rear hull late Friday night, according to the ship’s captain. Fifty-eight crew members were rescued from the Yellow Sea waters near Baengnyeong Island west of Seoul, but 46 others are missing.

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Florida State finishes Lady Bulldogs By The Associated Press

march madness Sunday’s scores • Michigan State 70, Tennessee 69 • Duke 78, Baylor 71 Final Four schedule Saturday All games on CBS 5:07 p.m. - Butler vs. Michigan State 7:47 p.m. - Duke vs. West Virginia

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SIDELINES Sprint Cup race postponed by rain MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) — NASCAR’s bad weather luck at Martinsville Speedway reared its head again Sunday as rain forced the postponed of the Sprint Cup race until this morning. It is the second year in a row that rain pushed an event into the work week at the track in southwest Virginia. Last spring, the truck series event had to be run on Monday. Rain also has washed out Sprint Cup qualifying for the past three spring races, putting points leader Kevin Harvick on the pole for the race. Harvick will be seeking a weekend sweep after dominating the truck race that was run in sunshine and ideal conditions Saturday. “It stinks for the fans and all the teams, but the fortunate thing is we’ve got an off week coming up, so it’s not like this is going to put everybody way behind,” said A.J. Allmendinger, who will start 21st. NASCAR’s premier series is taking its traditional break for Easter next weekend. The Monday race will be the first in the Sprint Cup Series since last August at Watkins Glen, N.Y. It will be the first Sprint Cup race run on a Monday in Martinsville since the fall of 2001.

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DAYTON, Ohio — Moments after her team had pulled off the biggest win in Florida State history, coach Sue Semrau was already facing questions about their next opponent. So, Semrau was asked, is Connecticut the greatest team of all time? “I haven’t been around for all-time, so I can’t tell you if they’re the greatest team of all-time,” she said, clearly put off. Courtney Ward scored the third-seeded Seminoles’ last six points in the final 38 seconds, leading the way to a 74-71 victory over No. 7 seed Mississippi State on Sunday in the Dayton Regional semifinal. Florida State (29-5) advanced to meet No. 1-seeded Connecticut (36-0), which crushed Iowa State in the earlier semifinal, in Tuesday night’s regional final. The Huskies rolled to a 78-59 win when they met earlier in the season. After Semrau and her players spoke briefly about their big victory, Semrau was asked about that earlier game against the Huskies and whether it might leave the Seminoles intimidated. “If I put myself in the heads of 18- to 22-year-olds who have watched Connecticut annihilate people, I think there’d be trepidation,” she said. “We haven’t just watched it; we’ve been there in a game with UConn. And that will help us in our approach.” To reach the showdown with Connecticut, Florida State had to summon up a gutsy effort, particularly in the closing moments. Then the Seminoles, who got 21 points from Alysha Harvin and 14 from Ward, celebrated by dousing their coach with water in the dressing room. “Actually, the whole team got Coach,” Ward said with a guilty grin. Chanel Mokango scored 20 points and Mary Kathryn Govero had 19 for the Lady Bulldogs (21-13), who went deeper in the tournament this year than ever before. Alexis Rack had 13 points and Armelie Lumanu added 11 points and 15 rebounds.

There’s a coach they call “Huggy Bear” and a team better known for its fieldhouse than its players. There’s a Final Four regular that hardly anyone figured would get this far and, bringing a wee bit of normalcy back to the party, there is Duke. One of the most unpredictable NCAA tournaments in recent history served up a bit of the familiar for the Final Four — and a good dose of something completely different. Coached by Bob “Huggy Bear” Huggins, West Virginia will make its first appearance since 1959, back when Jerry West played guard. Its opponent Satur-

Bulldogs’ big rally tops UGA From staff reports Mississippi State was down and out Sunday, staring another Southeastern Conference series loss in the face. Then, suddenly, it wasn’t. The Bulldogs erased an eight-run deficit in their last two at-bats, rallying for eight runs in the eighth inning before Cody Freeman’s RBI single in the bottom of the ninth gave them an 11-10 victory over Georgia. The win improved Mississippi State’s record Cody Freeman to 6-2 in one-run games and, more Florida imporstomps tantly, Rebels improved their record to 2-4 in the SEC. Mississippi State had been swept in last weekend’s opening series at Florida and was on the edge of a very deep hole before Sunday’s big comeback. “This series win does a lot for us,” MSU coach John Cohen said. “Everyone has these times and you have to battle through them. You can go .500 in this league and win a national championship. This is a tough league and when you take two out of three from anyone, you are doing something right.” Mississippi State took a 2-0 lead in the first inning, but Georgia scored the next 10 runs. An RBI double by Levi Hyams and an RBI single by Robert Shipman keyed a four-run eighth inning for Georgia that made it 10-2. In the bottom of the eighth, Mississippi State strung together eight consecutive hits with one out. Jonathan Ogden hit a three-run homer. Luke Adkins drove in two runs with a double, then scored the tying run on a single by Connor Powers. Georgia finally escaped the inning, but lost it in the ninth. Jet Butler reached base with a oneout single and Jaron Shepherd pinch-ran for him. Shepherd stole second and third with two outs, then scored the winning run on Freeman’s full-count single. Georgia’s bullpen was torched for nine runs in 1 2/3 innings. Four relievers gave up 10 hits while facing 15 batters. “I apologized to our hitters and to (starting pitcher) Michael (Palazzone) because the way they played today, they should’ve enjoyed a victory but our relief pitching was awful,” Georgia coach David Perno said.

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Mississippi State’s Chanel Mokango, left, and Rima Kalonda watch from the bench late in the second half of Sunday’s Dayton Regional semifinal. Mississippi State lost to Florida State 74-71.

WOmEN’S BaSkETBaLL On B4 UConn blitzes Iowa State After 11 ties and 14 lead changes, the Seminoles finally got the lead for good with 1:40 left when Harvin was fouled during a looseball scrum and broke a tie at 66 by hitting both foul shots. “It was back and forth,” said Mississippi State coach Sharon Fanning-Otis. “It was whoever made the best play late.”

Rack lost control of the ball on a drive as the shot clock was ticking down on the ensuing possession, with the Seminoles’ Christian Hunnicutt batting the ball forward to Ward who was all alone for a layup with 38 seconds left to give FSU a 70-66 lead. The Seminoles then ended up with the ball after a jump ball and Ward was fouled with 18.5 seconds left. She hit both free throws. The Lady Bulldogs answered with a 3 by Tysheka Grimes with 9 seconds left that cut the lead in half. On the play, a foul was called away from the ball. After a brief discussion by

the officials, it was determined that Lumanu was fouled while getting ready to rebound. Florida State coach Sue Semrau laughed when a referee explained the call to her. Lumanu made both foul shots, cutting the lead to 72-71. But Florida State was able to inbound to Ward and she was fouled almost immediately. Again she stepped to the line and the 80-percent foul shooter made both. Rack took the inbounds pass and dribbled 50 feet to near her own bench before letting fly with a desperation 3. It was on line but just long as the buzzer sounded.

Final Four will offer a bit of everything By The Associated Press

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COLLEgE BaSkETBaLL On B4 Michigan State, Duke advance to Final Four day will be Duke, the only No. 1 seed to make it to Indianapolis. The other game features Butler against Michigan State in a meeting of two No. 5 seeds — the first time that’s happened. Butler, enrollment 4,500, plays in the gym where they filmed the basketball classic “Hoosiers” and is making its first Final Four appearance. Michigan State is making its sixth and perhaps most

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Duke’s Nolan Smith holds up a piece of the net after Sunday’s 78-71 win over Baylor in the South Regional final. unexpected trip in the past 12 years. The Spartans (28-8) defeated Tennessee 70-69 on

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MLB PRESEASON Noon ESPN - Minnesota vs. St. Louis NHL 6 p.m. Versus - Buffalo at Boston PREP BASKETBALL 6:30 p.m. ESPN2 - Exhibition, Powerade Jam Fest SOCCER 1:54 p.m. ESPN2 - Premier League, Manchester City vs. Wigan TENNIS Noon FSN - ATP/WTA Tour, Sony Ericsson Open WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 6 p.m. ESPN - NCAA Tournament, regional final, Baylor vs. Duke 8 p.m. ESPN - NCAA Tournament, regional final, Stanford vs. Xavier

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College basketball McCaffery leaving Siena for Iowa job IOWA CITY, Iowa — Iowa has convinced Fran McCaffery to leave Siena to become the Hawkeyes’ new coach. McCaffery went 112-51 in five seasons at Siena, leading the Saints to three consecutive NCAA tournament appearances. Siena lost to Purdue in the first round this year and finished with a 27-7 record. The 50-year-old McCaffery replaces Todd Lickliter, who was fired after Iowa went 10-22 this year. Iowa announced the hiring in a release Sunday and said it would hold a press conference this morning. The Times Union of Albany was the first to report to move.

NASCAR Showtime to sponsor Darlington Cup race DARLINGTON, S.C. — Showtime Networks Inc. will sponsor Darlington Raceway’s iconic Southern 500 NASCAR race on May 8. Track president Chris Browning told The Associated Press on today that the cable network has agreed to a multiyear deal as title sponsor for the raceway’s only Sprint Cup race. The track has been searching for a sponsor since the end of last year’s race. Showtime debuted its “Inside NASCAR” program this year and said this is another step to connect with NASCAR.

NFL Big Ben will miss Steelers’ workouts PITTSBURGH — Ben Roethlisberger’s return to the Pittsburgh Steelers apparently won’t occur this week. The two-time Super Bowl quarterback is not expected to join his teammates this week for voluntary offseason workouts that begin today, team spokesman Dave Lockett said Sunday night. Roethlisberger has been accused of assault by a 20-year-old Georgia college student, but he has not been charged in the case. An investigation is ongoing, and it is possible the Steelers advised Roethlisberger not to show up to avoid creating a distraction. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said last week at the NFL meetings in Orlando that players who took 1,000 or more snaps last season were due to report today, including Roethlisberger. However, some additional Steelers veteran players in addition to Roethlisberger also aren’t expected to show up this week, but Lockett did not identify them. The conditioning work involves no on-field practicing, but instead emphasizes weight lifting and getting into football shape.

flashback

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS March 29 1981 — Louisiana Tech routs Tennessee 79-59 for the AIAW basketball title. 1982 — Michael Jordan’s jump shot with 16 seconds remaining gives North Carolina a 63-62 victory over Georgetown for the NCAA men’s basketball championship. 1984 — The NFL’s Colts leave the city of Baltimore in the early hours of the morning, headed for Indianapolis. 1990 — Houston’s Akeem Olajuwon is the third player in NBA history to achieve a quadruple double during a 120-94 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. He has 18 points, 16 rebounds, 11 blocked shots and 10 assists.

Spring Training

Sunday’s Games Florida 4, Houston 0 Boston 11, Minnesota 5 Washington 9, Atlanta 3 Tampa Bay 8, Pittsburgh (ss) 2 St. Louis 10, N.Y. Mets 5 San Diego 7, San Francisco 0 Kansas City 10, Chicago White Sox (ss) 8 Chicago Cubs 1, Seattle 0 Arizona 9, Milwaukee 1 Texas 5, Chicago White Sox (ss) 0 L.A. Dodgers 2, Cincinnati 1 Cleveland 15, L.A. Angels 5 Oakland 6, Colorado 6, tie Philadelphia vs. Pittsburgh (ss), ccd., rain N.Y. Yankees vs. Detroit, ccd., rain Toronto vs. Baltimore, ccd., rain Today’s Games Detroit vs. Toronto, 12:05 p.m. Houston vs. Pittsburgh, 12:05 p.m. Minnesota vs. St. Louis, 12:05 p.m. Atlanta vs. Philadelphia, 12:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets (ss) vs. Washington, 12:05 p.m. Florida vs. N.Y. Mets (ss), 12:10 p.m. Colorado vs. Texas, 3:05 p.m. Seattle vs. Oakland, 3:05 p.m. Kansas City vs. L.A. Angels (ss), 3:05 p.m. Cincinnati vs. Chicago Cubs, 3:05 p.m. San Francisco vs. Milwaukee, 3:05 p.m. Tampa Bay vs. Boston, 6:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees vs. Baltimore, 6:05 p.m. Arizona vs. San Diego, 9:05 p.m. L.A. Angels (ss) vs. Chicago White Sox, 9:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers vs. Cleveland, 9:05 p.m. Tuesday’s Games Washington vs. Florida, 12:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (ss) vs. Atlanta, 12:05 p.m. Boston vs. Tampa Bay, 12:05 p.m. Detroit vs. Baltimore, 12:05 p.m. Philadelphia vs. Houston, 12:05 p.m. Pittsburgh vs. Minnesota, 12:05 p.m. St. Louis vs. N.Y. Mets, 1:10 p.m. Oakland vs. Chicago White Sox, 3:05 p.m. Milwaukee vs. L.A. Angels, 3:05 p.m. Texas vs. Arizona, 3:05 p.m. San Diego vs. Cincinnati, 3:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco, 3:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers vs. Colorado., 3:10 p.m. Toronto vs. N.Y. Yankees (ss), 6:05 p.m. Cleveland vs. Kansas City, 9:05 p.m.

college baseball Southeastern Conference East

Team Overall SEC South Carolina..............19-5................................5-1 Vanderbilt......................21-4................................4-2 Florida............................18-5................................4-2 Georgia..........................9-15................................1-5 Kentucky........................16-8................................1-5 Tennessee.....................11-13..............................0-6

West

Team Overall SEC LSU................................20-3................................5-1 Ole Miss.......................19-6................................4-2 Auburn...........................17-7................................4-2 Arkansas........................18-5................................4-2 Alabama........................16-6................................2-4 Mississippi St..............14-10..............................2-4 Today’s Games Auburn 10, South Carolina 6 Florida 13, Ole Miss 1 Arkansas 10, Alabama 5 Mississippi State 11, Georgia 10 Today’s Games No games scheduled Tuesday’s Games Cincinnati at Kentucky, 5:30 p.m. Florida vs. Florida St., at Jacksonville, Fla., 6 p.m. The Citadel at South Carolina, 6 p.m. Tennessee Tech at Tennessee, 6 p.m. Wofford at Vanderbilt, 6 p.m. Mississippi St. vs. Ole Miss, at Pearl, 6:30 p.m. Jacksonville State at Alabama, 6:35 p.m. Centenary at Arkansas, 6:35 p.m. ———

Conference USA

Team Overall C-USA Tulane............................17-8................................2-1 UAB...............................13-8................................2-1 Houston.........................12-10..............................2-1 Memphis........................11-13..............................2-1 Central Florida...............15-10..............................1-2 Southern Miss.............14-9................................1-2 Rice...............................13-12..............................1-2 Marshall.........................10-12..............................1-2 East Carolina.................16-8................................0-0 Sunday’s Games Tulane 6, Marshall 2 East Carolina 20, North Carolina Central 1 Houston 20, UCF 3 Today’s Games No games scheduled Tuesday’s Games Elon at East Carolina, 5 p.m. Bethune-Cookman at UCF, 5:30 p.m. Southern Miss at South Alabama, 6 p.m. Tulane at Southeastern Louisiana, 6 p.m. Alabama State at UAB, 6:30 p.m. Memphis at Arkansas St., 6:30 p.m. Rice at Lamar, 6:30 p.m. Texas-San Antonio at Houston, 6:30 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Delta St. 6, Harding 1 Austin College 11, Millsaps 9 Alabama St. 10, Alcorn St. 6 Florida 13, Ole Miss 1 Mississippi St. 11, Georgia 10 Jackson St. at Alabama A&M, ppd., rain Today’s Games No games scheduled Tuesday’s Games Union at Tougaloo, 1:30 p.m. Faulkner at William Carey, 2 p.m. Belhaven at Delta St., 6:30 p.m. Mississippi College at Millsaps, 6 p.m. Stillman at Mississippi Valley St., 6 p.m. Ole Miss vs. Mississippi St., at Pearl, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday’s Games Stillman at Mississippi Valley St., 1 p.m. Tougaloo at Jackson St., 3 and 6 p.m. Union at Belhaven, 6 p.m. Southern Miss at South Alabama, 6 p.m. Thursday’s Games East Texas Baptist at Mississippi College, 6 p.m. St. Mary’s at Southern Miss, 6:30 p.m.

nba EASTERN CONFERENCE L 16 22 26 26 32 34 34 37 38 47 46 47 50 51 64

Pct .784 .703 .644 .644 .556 .541 .528 .486 .479 .365 .361 .356 .315 .292 .123

WESTERN CONFERENCE

W x-L.A. Lakers.................54 x-Dallas..........................48 x-Denver........................48 x-Utah............................48 Phoenix..........................47 Oklahoma City...............44 San Antonio...................44

L 19 25 26 26 26 28 28

Pct .740 .658 .649 .649 .644 .611 .611

9 1/2 16 17 1/2 20 1/2 27 30 1/2 33 40 1/2

college basketball NCAA Tournament EAST REGIONAL

At Syracuse, N.Y. Regional Semifinals March 25 West Virginia 69, Washington 56 Kentucky 62, Cornell 45 Regional Championship March 27 West Virginia 73, Kentucky 66

SOUTH REGIONAL

At Houston Regional Semifinals March 26 Baylor 72, Saint Mary’s, Calif. 49 Duke 70, Purdue 57 Regional Championship Sunday Duke 78, Baylor 71

MIDWEST REGIONAL

At St. Louis Regional Semifinals March 26 Tennessee 76, Ohio State 73 Michigan State 59, Northern Iowa 52 Regional Championship Sunday Michigan State 70, Tennessee 69

WEST REGIONAL

At Salt Lake City Regional Semifinals March 25 Butler 63, Syracuse 59 Kansas State 101, Xavier 96, 2OT Regional Championship March 27 Butler 63, Kansas State 56

FINAL FOUR

At Indianapolis National Semifinals Saturday, April 3 Michigan State (28-8) vs. Butler (32-4), 5:07 p.m. West Virginia (31-6) vs. Duke (33-5), 7:47 p.m. National Championship April 5 Semifinal winners

National Invitation Tournament Semifinals

Tuesday At New York Ole Miss vs. Dayton, 6 p.m. North Carolina vs. Rhode Island, 8:30 p.m.

Championship

April 1 Semifinal winners, 6 p.m.

women’s basketball NCAA Women’s Tournament DAYTON REGIONAL

At Dayton, Ohio Regional Semifinals Sunday Connecticut 74, Iowa State 36 Florida State 74, Mississippi State 71 Regional Championship Tuesday Connecticut (36-0) vs. Florida State (29-5), 6 p.m.

MEMPHIS REGIONAL

Mississippi college schedule

W y-Cleveland....................58 x-Orlando.......................52 x-Atlanta........................47 y-Boston........................47 Milwaukee......................40 Miami.............................40 Charlotte........................38 Toronto..........................35 Chicago.........................35 Indiana...........................27 New York.......................26 Philadelphia...................26 Detroit............................23 Washington....................21 New Jersey...................9

Portland.........................45 29 .608 Memphis........................38 35 .521 Houston.........................36 36 .500 New Orleans.................34 40 .459 L.A. Clippers..................27 46 .370 Sacramento...................24 50 .324 Golden State.................21 52 .288 Minnesota......................14 60 .189 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division ——— Saturday’s Late Games Portland 112, New Orleans 101 L.A. Lakers 109, Houston 101 Dallas 111, Golden State 90 Sunday’s Games Milwaukee 108, Memphis 103, OT Cleveland 97, Sacramento 90 Atlanta 94, Indiana 84 Chicago 110, Detroit 103 Miami 97, Toronto 94 Orlando 103, Denver 97 Phoenix 111, Minnesota 105 Portland 92, Oklahoma City 87 San Antonio 94, Boston 73 Golden State 121, L.A. Clippers 103 Today’s Games Toronto at Charlotte, 6 p.m. San Antonio at New Jersey, 6:30 p.m. L.A. Lakers at New Orleans, 7 p.m. Denver at Dallas, 7:30 p.m. New York at Utah, 8 p.m. Tuesday’s Games Sacramento at Indiana, 6 p.m. Oklahoma City at Philadelphia, 6 p.m. Phoenix at Chicago, 7 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Milwaukee, 7 p.m. Washington at Houston, 7:30 p.m.

At Memphis, Tenn. Regional Semifinals Saturday Baylor 77, Tennessee 62 Duke 66, San Diego State 58 Regional Championship Today Baylor (26-9) vs. Duke (30-5), 6 p.m.

SACRAMENTO REGIONAL

At Sacramento, Calif. Regional Semifinals Saturday Stanford 73, Georgia 36 Xavier 74, Gonzaga 56 Regional Championship Today Stanford (34-1) vs. Xavier (30-3), 8 p.m.

KANSAS CITY REGIONAL

At Kansas City, Mo. Regional Semifinals Sunday Oklahoma 77, Notre Dame 72, OT Kentucky 76, Nebraska 67 Regional Championship Tuesday Oklahoma (26-10) vs. Kentucky (28-7), 8 p.m.

FINAL FOUR

GB — 6 10 1/2 10 1/2 17 18 19 22 22 1/2 31 31 31 1/2 34 1/2 36 48 1/2 GB — 6 6 1/2 6 1/2 7 9 1/2 9 1/2

At San Antonio National Semifinals April 4 Dayton champion vs. Memphis champion Sacramento champion vs. Kansas City champion

Tank McNamara

The Vicksburg Post

National Championship April 6 Semifinal winners

FLORIDA ST. 74, MISSISSIPPI ST. 71

MISSISSIPPI ST. (21-13) Kalonda 0-0 0-0 0, Mokango 9-19 2-4 20, Rack 4-14 2-2 13, Lumanu 4-11 3-5 11, Govero 7-14 0-0 19, Johnson 1-3 0-0 3, Washington 0-0 0-0 0, Grimes 2-4 0-0 5, Jones 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 27-65 7-11 71. FLORIDA ST. (29-5) Clayton 1-4 0-0 2, Monroe 4-8 3-4 11, Gray 2-5 0-0 4, Harvin 7-13 3-4 21, Ward 4-10 4-4 14, Deluzio 5-7 0-0 10, Hunnicutt 1-3 0-0 2, Bravard 5-7 0-0 10. Totals 29-57 10-12 74. Halftime—Mississippi St. 34-32. 3-Point Goals—Mississippi St. 10-24 (Govero 5-10, Rack 3-10, Johnson 1-1, Grimes 1-2, Mokango 0-1), Florida St. 6-18 (Harvin 4-10, Ward 2-4, Deluzio 0-1, Hunnicutt 0-1, Gray 0-2). Fouled Out—Mokango. Rebounds—Mississippi St. 38 (Lumanu 15), Florida St. 33 (Bravard 9). Assists—Mississippi St. 21 (Lumanu, Rack 6), Florida St. 20 (Ward 7). Total Fouls—Mississippi St. 17, Florida St. 15. A—5,935.

nhl EASTERN CONFERENCE

GP z-Washington 75 x-Pittsburgh 76 x-Buffalo 74 x-New Jersey 75 Ottawa 76 Philadelphia 76 Montreal 76 Boston 74 Atlanta 75 N.Y. Rangers 75 N.Y. Islanders 75 Tampa Bay 75 Florida 74 Carolina 75 Toronto 76

W 49 44 41 44 41 38 37 34 33 33 31 30 30 31 28

L 15 25 23 26 30 32 31 28 30 32 34 33 33 35 35

OT 11 7 10 5 5 6 8 12 12 10 10 12 11 9 13

Pts 109 95 92 93 87 82 82 80 78 76 72 72 71 71 69

GF 292 237 212 203 205 221 204 188 223 197 196 197 193 206 202

GA 214 217 187 183 216 210 208 186 236 203 232 237 217 235 250

WESTERN CONFERENCE

GP W L OT Pts GF GA x-San Jose 76 47 19 10 104 247 198 x-Chicago 74 46 21 7 99 241 191 d-Vancouver 75 45 26 4 94 244 195 x-Phoenix 76 47 23 6 100 210 187 Nashville 76 43 27 6 92 211 210 Detroit 75 39 23 13 91 207 197 Los Angeles 74 42 26 6 90 216 199 Colorado 75 41 27 7 89 225 207 Calgary 76 38 29 9 85 194 193 St. Louis 75 36 30 9 81 203 205 Dallas 75 33 28 14 80 215 235 Anaheim 74 35 31 8 78 208 226 Minnesota 75 36 33 6 78 205 224 Columbus 76 31 32 13 75 205 244 Edmonton 75 24 44 7 55 190 255 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. d-division leader x-clinched playoff spot z-clinched conference Sunday’s Games Pittsburgh 5, Toronto 4, SO Calgary 5, Washington 3 St. Louis 2, Edmonton 1 Philadelphia 5, New Jersey 1 Columbus 4, Chicago 2 San Jose 4, Colorado 3 Today’s Games Buffalo at Boston, 6 p.m. Carolina at Atlanta, 6 p.m. Nashville at Florida, 6:30 p.m. Los Angeles at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Dallas at Anaheim, 9 p.m. Tuesday’s Games Atlanta at Toronto, 6 p.m. Boston at New Jersey, 6 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at N.Y. Islanders, 6 p.m. Ottawa at Washington, 6 p.m. Tampa Bay at Columbus, 6 p.m. Edmonton at Detroit, 6:30 p.m. Chicago at St. Louis, 7 p.m. Los Angeles at Nashville, 7 p.m. Phoenix at Vancouver, 9 p.m.

nascar Sprint Cup Goody’s Fast Pain Relief 500 Lineup

After Friday qualifying; race today At Martinsville Speedway Ridgeway, Va. Lap length: .526 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (29) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 2. (17) Matt Kenseth, Ford, Owner Points. 3. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 4. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, Owner Points. 5. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 6. (2) Kurt Busch, Dodge, Owner Points. 7. (31) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 8. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevy, Owner Points. 9. (98) Paul Menard, Ford, Owner Points. 10. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, Owner Points. 11. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 12. (33) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 13. (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, Owner Points. 14. (83) Brian Vickers, Toyota, Owner Points. 15. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 16. (5) Mark Martin, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 17. (20) Joey Logano, Toyota, Owner Points. 18. (82) Scott Speed, Toyota, Owner Points. 19. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, Owner Points. 20. (56) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, Owner Points. 21. (43) AJ Allmendinger, Ford, Owner Points. 22. (42) Juan P. Montoya, Chevy, Owner Points. 23. (9) Kasey Kahne, Ford, Owner Points. 24. (00) David Reutimann, Toyota, Owner Points. 25. (19) Elliott Sadler, Ford, Owner Points. 26. (39) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 27. (6) David Ragan, Ford, Owner Points. 28. (78) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 29. (71) Bobby Labonte, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 30. (12) Brad Keselowski, Dodge, Owner Points. 31. (47) Marcos Ambrose, Toyota, Owner Points. 32. (38) Kevin Conway, Ford, Owner Points. 33. (77) Sam Hornish Jr., Dodge, Owner Points. 34. (34) Travis Kvapil, Ford, Owner Points. 35. (37) David Gilliland, Ford, Owner Points. 36. (7) Robby Gordon, Toyota, Owner Points. 37. (26) David Stremme, Ford, Owner Points. 38. (36) Mike Bliss, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 39. (13) Max Papis, Toyota, Owner Points. 40. (55) Michael McDowell, Toyota, Owner Points. 41. (66) Dave Blaney, Toyota, Owner Points. 42. (87) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, Owner Points. ———

Sprint Cup points standings

Through March 21 1. Kevin Harvick................................................. 774

2. Matt Kenseth................................................. 3. Jimmie Johnson............................................ 4. Greg Biffle..................................................... 5. Tony Stewart................................................. 6. Kurt Busch.................................................... 6. Jeff Burton.................................................... 8. Dale Earnhardt Jr......................................... 9. Paul Menard................................................. 10. Kyle Busch.................................................. 11. Jeff Gordon................................................. 12. Clint Bowyer................................................ 13. Carl Edwards.............................................. 14. Brian Vickers............................................... 15. Jamie McMurray......................................... 16. Mark Martin................................................. 17. Joey Logano............................................... 18. Scott Speed................................................ 19. Denny Hamlin............................................. 20. Martin Truex Jr...........................................

773 760 750 685 677 677 621 614 606 603 601 585 584 581 579 558 552 515 513

golf Arnold Palmer Invitational Par Scores Sunday At Bay Hill Club & Lodge Orlando, Fla. Purse: $6 million Yardage: 7,353; Par 72 Partial Fourth Round; play was suspended by rain; the round will resume this morning with 21 players left to finish. J.P. Hayes.......................70-72-70-70—282 -6 D.J. Trahan.....................69-68-75-70—282 -6 Steve Marino...................70-70-72-72—284 -4 Bo Van Pelt.....................72-70-73-70—285 -3 Robert Allenby.................68-73-72-72—285 -3 D.A. Points......................73-72-72-69—286 -2 Briny Baird.......................72-72-70-72—286 -2 K.J. Choi..........................71-69-73-73—286 -2 Bill Haas..........................72-71-70-73—286 -2 Charles Howell III............72-72-71-72—287 -1 Sean O’Hair.....................70-73-71-73—287 -1 J.B. Holmes.....................66-74-77-70—287 -1 Brian Davis......................74-71-73-70—288 E John Senden...................71-74-70-74—289 +1 Ben Crane.......................69-74-73-73—289 +1 Jason Day.......................71-70-73-75—289 +1 Hunter Mahan.................71-73-75-70—289 +1 Stephen Ames.................73-71-71-75—290 +2 Erik Compton..................72-71-73-74—290 +2 Scott Verplank.................75-70-70-75—290 +2 Jerry Kelly.......................71-74-72-73—290 +2 Brandt Snedeker.............72-72-70-76—290 +2 Phil Mickelson.................71-67-75-77—290 +2 Stuart Appleby.................70-74-70-76—290 +2 Rory Sabbatini.................75-70-74-71—290 +2 Tim Petrovic....................74-68-71-77—290 +2 Tim Clark.........................74-70-75-71—290 +2 Rod Pampling..................74-70-71-76—291 +3 Marc Leishman................70-73-72-76—291 +3 Ryo Ishikawa...................74-70-71-76—291 +3 Nathan Green..................69-73-72-77—291 +3 Pat Perez........................69-74-74-74—291 +3 Mike Weir........................67-73-77-74—291 +3 George McNeill...............69-71-73-78—291 +3 Ryan Moore.....................72-72-74-73—291 +3 Dustin Johnson...............71-70-72-78—291 +3 Bryce Molder...................74-70-75-72—291 +3 Rickie Fowler...................73-72-74-73—292 +4 Sam Saunders................73-70-77-72—292 +4 Henrik Stenson................67-78-71-77—293 +5 Kris Blanks......................74-69-73-77—293 +5 Charl Schwartzel.............74-71-72-76—293 +5 Colin Montgomerie..........72-71-71-79—293 +5 Matt Every.......................74-70-70-79—293 +5 Steve Stricker..................69-71-79-74—293 +5 Stewart Cink....................73-72-71-78—294 +6 Carl Pettersson...............71-73-73-77—294 +6 Kevin Sutherland.............70-73-76-75—294 +6 Chris DiMarco.................69-73-75-78—295 +7 Jonathan Byrd.................71-73-73-79—296 +8 Nick Watney....................74-71-73-78—296 +8 Jason Dufner...................69-72-73-83—297 +9 Daniel Chopra.................74-71-70-82—297 +9 Heath Slocum..................69-72-76-80—297 +9

Leaderboard

SCORE THRU 1. Ernie Els..............................-11........................14 2. Kevin Na................................-9........................14 3. Retief Goosen........................-8........................17 3. Ben Curtis..............................-8........................14 3. Chris Couch...........................-8........................13 6. Kevin Streelman....................-7........................15 6. Edoardo Molinari....................-7........................14 8. J.P. Hayes.............................-6..........................F 8. D.J. Trahan............................-6..........................F 8. Davis Love III.........................-6........................17 8. Ryuji Imada............................-6........................17 12. Steve Marino........................-4..........................F 12. Derek Lamely.......................-4........................15

LOTTERY Sunday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 0-8-2 La. Pick 4: 3-5-4-3 Monday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 6-6-0 La. Pick 4: 1-4-4-9 Tuesday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 8-4-4 La. Pick 4: 6-6-9-7 Wednesday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 4-7-5 La. Pick 4: 5-3-0-0 Easy 5: 12-19-25-27-34 La. Lotto: 16-19-21-22-29-33 Powerball: 14-20-24-39-49 Powerball: 7; Power Play: 3 Thursday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 9-8-5 La. Pick 4: 9-6-2-3 Friday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 5-3-1 La. Pick 4: 3-5-5-7 Saturday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 7-5-1 La. Pick 4: 7-1-2-7 Easy 5: 4-5-14-15-26 La. Lotto: 3-4-12-24-35-39 Powerball: 7-21-32-44-52 Powerball: 10; Power play: 4

Monday, March 29, 2010

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Ole Miss drops fourth consecutive Sunday game From staff reports Ole Miss’ Sunday swoon continues. Austin Maddox and Matt den Dekker homered, Daniel Pigott drove in three runs and Florida handed the Rebels their fourth consecutive Sunday afternoon loss, 13-1 at Swayze Field. Ole Miss (19-6, 4-2 Southeastern Conference) did not win a Sunday game in March, and was often routed. In those four losses to Tulane, Louisville, Kentucky and Florida

college baseball (18-5, 4-2), the Rebels were outscored 47-15. The only close game was a 10-8 loss to Louisville on March 14. “It was a Mike tough game,” Bianco said Ole Miss coach Mike Bianco. “When you win two games and then

get to game three and don’t play very well it’s disappointing. Losing is miserable regardless of how you played the days before. Today was Florida’s day.” Maddox’s two-run single in the third put Florida ahead 4-0, and Pigott’s two-run single in the fifth stretched it to 8-0. Florida scored in every inning except the first and sixth. Ole Miss’ only run came in the sixth, when Kevin Mort led off with a single and eventually scored on a groundout by Matt Smith.

DSU 6, Harding 1 Trey Griffin had 10 strikeouts in a complete-game three-hitter, and Delta State (20-10-1, 5-3 Gulf South Conference) beat Harding (15-17, 3-5) to win a weekend series. Michael Vinson and Cade Hoggard led the Statesmen with two hits each, while Patrick Taylor had two RBIs and scored a run. Delta State broke the game open with four runs in the top of the sixth inning.

Arkansas 10, Alabama 5 Auburn 10, Arkansas (18-5, 4-2 SEC) South Carolina 6 scored four runs in the sixth inning and four more in the seventh to surge past Alabama (16-6, 2-4). Five different players had two hits for Arkansas. They included Brett Eibner and Andy Wilkins, who both homered and drove in three runs. The homers by Eibner and Wilkins were among five that the Razorbacks hit. Ross Wilson hit a three-run homer for Alabama.

Grant Dayton induced 14 fly outs in his 7 1/3 innings of work, and Auburn (17-7, 4-2 SEC) snapped South Carolina’s 13-game winning streak. Creede Simpson went 3-for-4 with two RBIs for Auburn, and Justin Hargett had two hits and two RBIs. Parker Bangs doubled twice and drove in three runs for South Carolina (19-5, 5-1), which remained in first place in the SEC East.

Banged-up Braves drop spring game to Nats Jones County finds VIERA, Fla. — Perhaps as soon as today, and certainly sometime in the next week, Scott Olsen and the other pitchers vying for the fifth spot in the Washington Nationals’ rotation will know whether they did enough to earn a job. Until he gets the word, Olsen will be wondering. “I mean, yeah, I think about it all the time, think about it every minute of the day,” the left-hander said. “As much as you try not to, the more you think about it.” Olsen did what he could Sunday to make the team’s decision harder, throwing 5 1/3 solid innings in a 9-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves. “He’s really made progress,” manager Jim Riggleman said. “He’s making a strong case for himself.” Olsen allowed seven hits and two runs — one earned — and struck out four while walking none. It was Olsen’s best outing of the spring and far more effective than his last start, when he gave up six runs and 12 hits in 4 1/3 innings against Detroit. Against Atlanta, both runs Olsen allowed came off sacrifice flies hit by Chipper Jones. “They started a lot of their regulars in the lineup,” Riggleman said, “and he was getting them out.” Not every regular was held in Braves’ lineup. Outfielder Jason Heyward was scratched from Sunday’s game because of shin splints. Heyward was slated to play right field, but manager Bobby Cox held him out as a precaution, and the Braves said the rookie is day to day. Cox said Friday the 20-yearold would open the regular season as Atlanta’s regular right fielder. Shortstop Yunel Escobar and catcher David Ross did not make the trip to Viera. Escobar has tightness in his lower back and missed a third consecutive game. Ross injured his groin last week. Right-hander Tommy Hanson originally was supposed to start Sunday, but because rain was forecast, the Braves had him throw six innings in a minor league intrasquad game instead.

Street hoping for April return TUCSON, Ariz. — Colorado Rockies closer Huston Street said on Sunday that shoulder stiffness that has sidelined him this spring is lingering, but he will try and throw through the problem

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Washington’s Nyjer Morgan (1) beats the tag of Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones on a stolen base attempt in the fourth inning of a spring training baseball Sunday.

baseball with hopes of being able to join the active roster by the end of April. Street said after back-toback throwing sessions Huston on Friday and Street Saturday “it didn’t go any better, but we are going to stay with the throwing program, see if we work through it.” Street has been shut down twice this spring because of the stiffness, but the rest did not alleviate the problem. “We have set a time frame which we hope will have me back by the end of (April),” he said. Street said the decision to try and throw through the stiffness was made because rest has not helped and because his latest MRI did not reveal any structural problems. “I have had three MRIs

since I have been here, when I was acquired, when I signed (a three-year contract during the offseason) and this spring,” said Street. “The good sign is the MRI I just had actually looks better than the other two.” Street was shut down briefly on Feb. 26, and then again on March 11.

Twins will use several closers FORT MYERS, Fla. — It’s looking more and more like just one Minnesota Twin will not be enough to take Joe Nathan’s place. Manager Ron Gardenhire said on Sunday that, barring a trade this week, the Twins will start the regular season with a closer-by-committee approach. “If we decide to go with one guy as we go along, we’ll go with one guy,” Gardenhire said before the Twins lost to the Boston Red Sox 11-5on Sunday. “But we’re going to start out and we’re going

to look at a lot of different people and we’ll see what happens. We’ve got about three or four different guys we can go to.” The plan right now is for relievers Matt Guerrier, Jon Rauch, Jesse Crain and Jose Mijares to all get time in the ninth inning early in the season depending on matchups and performance.

Giants sign pitchers to new contracts SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Matt Cain and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $27.25 million, three-year contract, while closer Brian Wilson has been given a $15 million, two-year extension through 2011. Left-hander Jeremy Affeldt was given a one-year extension through 2011 that adds $5.5 million in new money. Cain was a first-time AllStar last year and went 14-8 with a 2.89 ERA in 33 starts. His four complete games tied for first in the NL.

ELLISVILLE — Everybody loves home. Jones County Junior College is proving that having one isn’t altogether necessary to be successful. The Bobcats are almost two months into the 2010 season and have yet to play a game in Ellisville — nor will they. That means before the Bobcats ever take the field, there’s some sort of bus trip and at least one bag packed by every member of the team, coaches included. It hasn’t kept the Bobcats from having a great season. They’re 22-4 and ranked fifth in the latest NJCAA Division II baseball rankings. “It’s been tough,” Jones County coach Christian Ostrander said. “There’s a lot of things you’ve got to use your imagination on a little bit to make it work, but we’re able to do it and so far, so good.” After the Bobcats finished last season with a 36-16 record, the school’s administration decided the time was right to tear down 22-year-old Bobcat Field and construct a new facility that also would include a softball field. The hope was to, at the very least, play the last few games of this season at the new $2.6 million Community Bank Park. The project stalled in the fall and JCJC was forced to rebid. Work began again in November, too late to finish in time for the start of the season. That’s when having a good imagination — as well as solid working relationships with your colleagues — comes in handy. As soon as Ostrander realized the new field wasn’t going to be ready for the 2010 season, he and the JCJC athletic department began working the phones. Jones County has played home games at Smith Wills Stadium in Jackson, Southern Miss’ Pete Taylor Park and William Carey’s Milton Wheeler Field among others. The Bobcats even played one home game at Delta State. “Everybody’s been great,” Ostrander said. “We’re playing seven of our home dates at Smith Wills and that’s been a good option for us. We have two dates at William Carey and that’s very generous of coach (Bobby) Halford and those guys to let us come over there and play at their beautiful facility. And coach (Scott) Berry and his group (at Southern Miss), they even prac-

ticed early so we could get out there a n d p l a y. That means a lot. You hope people want to help, and we don’t Christian take it for Ostrander granted.” Pitcher Cory Williams admitted he was disappointed when Ostrander broke the news to the team. “It’s a whole lot easier walking out of the fieldhouse and going straight onto the field,” said Williams, a sophomore. “You’d like to be on your own mound every day, but you just suck it up.” Ostrander said the players have done a good job of getting over their initial disappointment, and rallying to make the season a success. “It would be easy to say, ‘Here we go again,”’ Ostrander said. “But we as a coaching staff try to make them understand, ‘Hey, you can rest later. You only get to play this game for so long. Don’t take this game for granted. “Whether you’re on the bus for two hours or three hours or whatever, just go play the game.’ I tell our guys that once the first pitch is made, you’re competing against the game of baseball. It doesn’t matter what stadium you’re in or what field you’re on, you’ve still got to go out and execute,” Ostrander said. Apparently, that approach is working. With a record that includes four losses — two of which came in extra innings — something’s being done right so far. Ostrander said the players bought into the coaching staff’s mentality almost immediately. “At first we were all pretty bummed about it,” pitcher Colton Ales said. “It disappointed us at first, but then we kind of took it as it would make for a cool story if we could win it all.” Players said the travel has taken a toll. “It’s kind of a grind,” Ales said. “Getting behind on schoolwork is the main thing that’s kind of affected most guys.” But the Bobcats aren’t making excuses. “Every day when we come out, that day is the most important day,” pitcher Bryce Penny said. “It doesn’t matter where we’re at or who we’re playing — we play to win and just adjust to the adversity.”

Rain delays Els’ victory party at Bay Hill ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — To look only at the leaderboard at Bay Hill would be enough for Ernie Els to feel satisfied. On a tough course that allowed only one player to break 70, the Big Easy was 1 under for his round through 14 holes and had doubled the size of his lead to two shots when rain halted the final round Sunday at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Els had only four holes left to capture his second straight PGA Tour event. He wasn’t expecting a peaceful night, however. In the two holes prior to the rain delay, Els dumped a bunker shot into the water at No. 13 and made double bogey.

golf Then came a tee shot into the left bunker on the par-3 14th for another bogey. Just like that, his five-shot lead was down to two. “I’ll be thinking about it all night,” Els said. “It won’t be a very peaceful night, I don’t think. But I’m going to come out tomorrow and get it done somehow.” Els was at 11-under par through 14 holes, two shots ahead of Kevin Na, who was on the front of the 15th green facing an 80-foot birdie putt. Ben Curtis and Chris Couch, playing in the final group with Els, were at 8 under. Couch still had a 15-foot par putt on

the 14th. Retief Goosen was also at 8 under and on the 18th tee. The final round was to resume at 11 a.m. today. It will be the third Monday finish on the PGA Tour this year, and the first at Bay Hill since 1982. Na was hopeful of getting through No. 15 with a par, and he realizes he’s running out of holes. The par-5 16th is the easiest at Bay Hill, but the final two holes rarely give up many birdies. Still, he has a better chance than he did 30 minutes before play was suspended. “I was playing well and Ernie looked like he was struggling,” Na said. “Probably good for

Ernie that they called it, so he can clear his head a little bit.” Soon after play was halted, the storm system unloaded nearly 2 inches on Bay Hill over the next three hours. Even when officials sent everyone home for the night, Els was still fuming about his shaky finish. “Obviously, I’m not totally at ease with myself right now,” Els said. “I’m a little angry or disappointed or whatever you want to call it. There’s still work out there to be done, and I’ve got to get it done. I’ve basically got to go out there and play hard tomorrow morning, four holes as good as I can.”

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UConn cruises to another easy win By The Associated Press Maya Moore made a 3-pointer from the top of the key for Connecticut’s first basket. Then she hit one from the left corner. Just like that, another Huskies rout was on. Moore scored 16 of her 25 points in the opening 9 minutes and seemingly invincible UConn took it from there to roll over Iowa State 74-36 in a regional semifinal Sunday. “Connecticut is certainly as good as advertised,” Iowa State coach Bill Fennelly said. “I don’t think I’ve had a whipping like that since I was a little kid and I broke something of my mom’s.” Kelly Faris came off the bench for 16 points and Tina Charles also had 16 for the Huskies (36-0), who extended their unprecedented winning streak to 75 in a row. The Huskies have won their first three games in the tournament by a combined 148 points — the most ever. UConn surpassed the previous mark of 131 it set in 2000 and 2001. A frequently overlooked strength of the Huskies — team defense — was evident. Iowa State came in shooting 43 percent from the field but made just 15 of 53 shots for

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women’s basketball 28 percent. The Cyclones, one of the nation’s pre-eminent 3-point-shooting teams, were rattled into going just 6-of-25 behind the arc, with most of the damage they did do behind the arc coming after the game was all but over. “I know it sounds like a broken record from me, but going into today’s game I wasn’t really sure how we were going to keep them from making a bunch of 3s,” UConn coach Geno Auriemma said. “I can’t tell you how well this group played defensively, how they locked into the scouting report and how well they prepared. They just played exceptionally well defensively.” Now 74-15 in NCAA play, the Huskies have won their last nine NCAA tournament games and 13 of 14. So good are the Huskies that their chief competitors now may be the great UConn and Tennessee teams of the past, according to Fennelly, who has won 498 games in his 22 years as a head coach. “(UConn) is arguably the best team I’ve ever seen,” he said, shaking his head.

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Connecticut’s Tiffany Hayes celebrates after hitting a shot in the first half against Iowa State on Sunday. UConn crushed Iowa State, 74-36.

Kentucky 76, Nebraska 67 A’dia Mathies scored 21 points and a quicker, more athletic Kentucky roared past Nebraska and into the finals of the Kansas City Regional. The Wildcats (28-7), extending their school-record win total, opened the second half on an 11-1 run and led by as many as 19 points over the Big 12 champion Huskers (32-2),

who saw an abrupt end to the most successful season in the history of their own program. Kentucky will play Oklahoma (26-10) on Tuesday night. Oklahoma, the No. 3 seed, beat No. 2 Notre Dame 77-72 in overtime on Sunday. Nyeshia Stevenson made a 3-pointer with 4.4 seconds left in overtime to put the Sooners in the regional finals for the second year in a row.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — With a two-handed slam off an alley-oop, Serge Ibaka brought the Ford Center crowd to a frenzy and the Oklahoma City Thunder back from a fourthquarter deficit. Portland never panicked. Andre Miller scored 26 points, Brandon Roy added 20 and the Trail Blazers beat Oklahoma City 92-87 on Sunday night to move into a three-way tie with the Thunder and San Antonio for sixth place in the Western Conference. “We just scrapped,” Roy said. “It was one of those games where it wasn’t pretty, but it was kind of one of those situations where I felt it was kind of a playoff-type of game and it was good that we’ve been there before to get that experience.” Ibaka’s dunk capped a run of six straight points by Oklahoma City and tied the score at 84 with 3:55 remaining. After a timeout, Roy got tripped up by Jeff Green and hit two free throws to put Portland ahead to stay. Marcus Camby followed with a steal from Russell Westbrook at the opposite end and hit two free throws of his own, and the Trail Blazers were able to hold on from there. Kevin Durant’s 3-pointer for

Spartans deny Vols a trip to Final Four ST. LOUIS (AP) — Michigan State was reeling, stung by its beating from North Carolina in the NCAA title game, when Draymond Green asked coach Tom Izzo if he could speak. A year earlier, North Carolina had suffered a similar humiliation in the national semifinals, the freshman reminded his teammates. Now, Green said, the Tar Heels were cutting down the nets as national champions. “That was our call for the next year,” Izzo recalled Sunday. “So I said, ‘You put yourself in a position where you have a chance to do something you talked about. Not many people get a chance to do that.”’ Not many teams are like Michigan State. The fifth-seeded Spartans are on their way to their second straight Final Four and sixth in 12 years after Raymar Morgan’s free throw with less than 2 seconds left Sunday lifted Michigan State to a 70-69 victory over Tennessee in the Midwest Regional final. Kansas, UCLA, Kentucky, even North Carolina — no team in the country has been better during the Spartans’ run. Michigan State (28-8) plays Butler, also a No. 5 seed and

the tie with about 7 seconds left came up short off the front rim, and Miller hit two free throws with 4.6 remaining to ice it. The Blazers have won 11 of their last 13 games to extending their cushion over the ninth-place Memphis Grizzlies in the West from two to 6 1/2 games. Portland can clinch a spot in the postseason with three wins in its last eight games. “My message to the team has always been, ‘Let’s not focus on the teams behind us. Let’s look ahead to who we can catch,”’ Roy said. “This was a huge game tonight because it was a division game and a team that was right ahead of us, so it was definitely a game that we really wanted to win.” In other NBA games Sunday, it was Milwaukee 108, Memphis 103 in overtime; Cleveland 97, Sacramento 90; Atlanta 94, Indiana 84; Chicago 110, Detroit 103; Miami 97, Toronto 94; Orlando 103, Denver 97; Phoenix handed Minnesota its 16th straight loss, 111-105; San Antonio 94, Boston 73; and Golden State 121, the Los Angeles Clippers 103.

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college basketball sure to be the hometown favorite, in the semifinals Saturday night. The Spartans are the only team from last year’s Final Four to make it back, with North Carolina and Connecticut not even making the tournament and Villanova getting knocked out last weekend. “There’s nothing greater than going to a Final Four that I know of, except maybe winning it,” Izzo said. “And now we get a chance to try to do that.” Tennessee, meanwhile, will have to take comfort in knowing its first trip to the regional finals is further than any other Volunteers team has gotten. “I’m proud of my team and the program. We achieved a lot,” said J.P. Prince, who could only heave up a prayer from halfcourt after fumbling the final inbounds pass. “This will sting for a while.” Durrell Summers, who averaged 10 points a game during the regular season, has doubled that in the NCAA Tournament. He had 21 on Sunday, including a huge 3 with 2:48 left that put Michigan State

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Tennessee’s Bobby Maze sits in the locker room after a 70-69 loss to Michigan State in the NCAA Midwest Regional final Sunday in St. Louis. up 69-66. “Things happen throughout the season,” Summers said. “Once we got to tournament time, we said we’ll have a fresh start.” The Spartans led by as many as eight in the second half, but Brian Williams pulled sixthseeded Tennessee (28-9) within 69-68 on a putback with 2:10 left. Korie Lucious, who took over as point guard with Lucas hurt, missed the front end of a 1-and-1 with 29 sec-

onds left and Scotty Hopson got the rebound. Hopson was fouled at the other end, and made the first. But after a Michigan State timeout, he missed the second and Lucious — generously listed at 5-foot-11 — ended up with the rebound. Lucious swung the ball to Green, who dished to a wideopen Morgan beneath the basket. Morgan was fouled by Prince with 1.8 seconds left and made the first. After tim-

eouts by both teams, Morgan bricked the second shot on purpose. Williams came up with the rebound and Tennessee called a quick timeout. But Prince bobbled the ball and couldn’t get off the shot he wanted. “It’s just tough, 1 second,” Prince said. “You want to shoot it perfect but you’ve got to rush. You don’t want it to come down to a half-court shot, but that’s what it came down to.”

Continued from Page B1. one of their top players, Kalin Lucas, who tore his Achilles tendon last week. The Spartans only had to beat one team seeded higher, and that was No. 4 Maryland on a buzzer-beating 3-point shot by Korie Lucious in the second round — the kind of shot that could make a team wonder if there might be something special going on. “I talked to them this morning about separating themselves,” said Spartans coach Tom Izzo, at the helm for all those Final Four trips. “We’ve gone through a lot of things this year, not as bad as sometimes portrayed, and yet not as smooth as some years that we’ve had.” The other game pits No. 2 West Virginia against No. 1 Duke. Led by Nolan Smith and Jon Scheyer, the Blue Devils defeated Baylor 78-71 on Sunday to win the South Regional and earn the final spot in Indy. This is the first time since 2004 that only one No. 1 has made it to the Final Four — also the last time Duke and coach Mike Krzyzewski made it. This will be the Duke coach’s 11th time in the Final Four; the last trip resulted in a semifinal loss to Connecticut.

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HOUSTON (AP) — Mike Krzyzewski insisted all along the drought didn’t bother him. Sure, he hadn’t been to a Final Four since 2004. But there was no need to put extra pressure on this Duke team just because the last five fell short. Hey, Coach K, look who’s chasing another national championship. Duke restored some order to a topsy-turvy NCAA tournament on Sunday, getting a career-high 29 points from Nolan Smith in a 78-71 victory over Baylor that put Krzyzewski and the Blue Devils back in college basketball’s biggest event. “It’s not about the moments that I’ve been in, it’s the moments that your players put you in right now,” Krzyzewski said. “I’m really happy for this group. ... It’s as close a team as I’ve had. You want great things to happen for people who are great with us.” Jon Scheyer added five 3-pointers and scored 20 for Duke, ending Baylor’s run to

redemption in the South Regional final. The Blue Devils became the only No. 1 seed to advance to IndiaMike napolis and Krzyzewski earned their 11th Final Four berth under Krzyzewski. “I don’t know if it’s a relief, but it’s nice that no one can say anymore that we haven’t been to a Final Four in so many years,” Kyle Singler said. Now, Singler and his teammates get the chance at a championship that every player who goes through the program expects to have. “I don’t know that it’s fully hit me,” said Scheyer, one of the three Duke seniors. “I’m sure after the year I’ll have a better appreciation. But right now, I’m just ecstatic.” Smith hit the tiebreaking 3 with 3:33 remaining immediately after missing a free throw. Senior forward Lance Thomas grabbed the rebound

— one of Duke’s 17 offensive boards after halftime. “I can’t put it into words,” Thomas said. “It took us four years to get here and we’re not done yet.” The Blue Devils will play East Regional champion West Virginia in the national semifinals Saturday night. West Virginia beat Kentucky to earn its first trip to the Final Four since 1959. Duke has had a little more luck than that under Krzyzewski Duke has won 11 of their last 12 regional finals with Coach K at the helm, but hasn’t won a national title since 2001. Coach K made his first Final Four with Duke in 1986 and hadn’t had a gap this long between trips. To end the drought, Duke had to win at Reliant Stadium — only 3 1/2 hours from Baylor’s campus. Most of the crowd of 47,492 was dressed in the green and gold of the Bears. “We played against a great team,” Krzyzewski said. “It was such a well-played game, and we were fortunate to

win.” Smith and Scheyer helped the Blue Devils (33-5) offset a poor game from Singler, who was 0-for-10 from the field and made only five free throws. It was the first time in his college career the junior forward failed to hit a field goal. LaceDarius Dunn had 22 points and Ekpe Udoh scored 18 for the third-seeded Bears (28-8), whose program was in shambles when coach Scott Drew took over in the wake of murder and scandal less than seven years ago. Drew took the Bears from tatters to the cusp of their first Final Four appearance in 60 years. After three consecutive 20-win seasons and an inspiring postseason run, maybe Baylor can be recognized more for its success now than the tragic summer of 2003 that is finally starting to feel like a long time ago. “I really hope so and I really feel it has,” Drew said, his voice quivering. “I do really want to thank all the fans in the state of Texas.”

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TONIGHT ON TV n MOVIE “The Apostle” — A preacher, Robert Duvall, leaves Texas, seeking redemption from his sins and solace over the loss of his wife, Farrah Fawcett, and congregation./7 on Ovation n SPORTS Women’s basketball — The first half of the women’s Final Four will be set tonight as Baylor faces Duke and Stanford Robert Duvall takes on Xavier in a pair of regional finals./6 on ESPN n PRIMETIME “Castle” — The serial killer, still at large, taunts Castle, Beckett and Shaw to catch him./9 on ABC

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MILESTONES n BIRTHDAYS Eric Idle, comedian, 67; Christopher Lawford, actor, 55; Perry Farrell, rock singer, 51; Amy Sedaris, comedian-actress, 49; Elle Macpherson, model, 47; John Popper, rock singer-musician, 43; Lucy Lawless, actress, 42. n DEATHS Sim Chase Callon — The man who with his brother founded what is now Callon Petroleum Co. died Sunday in Natchez at 93. Services are scheduled for Tuesday in Natchez. In the early 1950s, he joined his brother, John S. Callon, to form Callon Oil & Gas Company, which later became Callon Petroleum. Today, the company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and engages in the exploration and production of oil and gas onshore and offshore in the United States. Merrit “Pic” Firmin — The man who gained a wide reputation for gutsy journalism in the Mississippi civil rights era and mentored reporters with a “shed light, not heat” philosophy has died. Firmin, 69, died late Saturday at his Gulfport home after a long fight with cancer, according to the Sun Herald of Biloxi and Gulfport. Firmin was managing editor of The Delta Democrat Times of Greenville, before becoming editor of The Sun and The Daily Herald and then, when the two Mississippi coast newspapers merged, executive editor of the Sun Herald. Peter Gowland — An innovative fashion photographer who invented elite cameras and equipment that he used to shoot pinups and magazine covers for six decades has died. He was 93. Gowland’s business partner and wife of 68 years, Alice, told the Los Angeles Times in a Sunday story that Gowland died March 17 at his Los Angeles home of complications from hip surgery. He was 93.

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Alba to join judges on ‘Project Runway’ Jessica Alba is bringing her celebrity fashion sense to “Project Runway.” Lifetime spokeswoman Kannie Yu LaPack says Alba will serve as a guest judge on Thursday’s episode of the popular clothing-design competition show. The 28-year-old actress will help judge a challenge in which the remaining six contestants Jessica must create an outfit for an “opinionated celebAlba rity,” who, they will later discover, is show host Heidi Klum. Other guest judges this season have included Nicole Richie, Molly Sims and Lauren Hutton.

Fans can pick nominees for MTV Awards Film fans can choose the nominees for the 2010 MTV Movie Awards. The network said viewers can log on to movieawards.mtv.com beginning at noon Monday and submit their favorites in 13 categories. Nominee submissions will be accepted until April 9. Any 2009 film or performance is eligible for consideration in categories including best villain, best fight and best kiss. MTV added three new categories to the competition this year, and the titles of two of them are so racy they can’t be printed here. The two unmentionables are action- and horror-related. The third is best global superstar, and for the first time in MTV Movie Awards history, voting in that category will be open worldwide.

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Producer says Fawcett money being misused LOS ANGELES (AP) — A producer being sued by Farrah Fawcett’s estate has fired back in a court filing by claiming the late actress’ money is being mishandled. The trustee of Fawcett’s estate has withheld money from some of the actress’ beneficiaries, including her father, according to a filing by producer Craig Nevius. The document filed last week in Santa Monica is in response to a lawsuit filed by Fawcett’s estate against him in January. Nevius, a one-time Fawcett confidante, also claims the lawsuit against him filed by trustee Richard B. Francis is a misuse of the actress’ money. The filing takes numerous swipes at Fawcett’s longtime companion, actor Ryan O’Neal, and friend Alana Stewart. Both were constant figures in Fawcett’s final months and worked on the documentary

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Farrah Fawcett “Farrah’s Story,” which aired on NBC. Nevius sued O’Neal, Stewart and Francis over the documentary last year, claiming it didn’t adhere to Fawcett’s wishes and improperly cut him out of the process. His recent filing repeats an alle-

gation that O’Neal threatened him in a phone conversation. The filing claims Stewart misused her relationship with Fawcett to sell a book. “I’ve read Mr. Nevius’ response to our complaint which I think contains spurious and outrageous allega-

tions,” said Howard Weitzman, who represents Fawcett’s estate and O’Neal, Stewart and Francis. “I’m confident the truth will all come out during the course of the litigation.” Attorneys for Fawcett’s estate claimed in their lawsuit that Nevius botched a first edit of the documentary and “embezzled hundreds of thousands of dollars” from the actress’ company. Nevius first teamed up with the former “Charlie’s Angels” star on a reality television series called “Chasing Farrah” and later teamed up in a business that produced the NBC documentary. Nevius is not seeking any money from Fawcett’s estate, his court filing states. The filing states any business decisions Nevius made were done in good faith. Fawcett died at age 62 on June 25 after a three year battle with anal cancer.

‘Dragon’ stokes up box office with $43.3M debut By David Germain AP movie writer LOS ANGELES — “How to Train Your Dragon” breathed a bit of box-office fire with a $43.3 million opening weekend and a No. 1 debut, according to studio estimates Sunday. Distributed by Paramount, the DreamWorks Animation adventure came in well behind the studio’s last cartoon comedy, “Monsters vs. Aliens,” which opened with $59.3 million over the same weekend last year. With strong reviews and enthusiastic responses from viewers in exit polls, DreamWorks expects “How to Train Your Dragon” to have more staying power than “Monsters vs. Aliens” in subsequent weekends, though. “People just love the film, so we’re really anticipating we’ll benefit from strong word of mouth going forward,” said Anne Globe, head of marketing for DreamWorks. “How to Train Your Dragon,” featuring the voices of Jay Baruchel and America Ferrera in the tale of a Viking youth who tames a fire-breathing reptile, did outperform some other recent animated movies, among them “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs,” which opened with $30.3 million last September. Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland,” which had been No. 1 the previous three weekends, slipped to second place with $17.3 million. It raised its domestic total to $293.1 million and its worldwide haul to $656 million. John Cusack’s raunchy comedy “Hot Tub Time Machine” had a lukewarm No. 3 debut of $13.7 million. Released by MGM, the movie features Cusack as part of a group of losers hurled back by a time-traveling hot tub to the 1980s, where they have a chance to set their lives right. “How to Train Your Dragon”

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A scene from “How to Train Your Dragon”

Top ten 1. “How to Train Your Dragon,” $43.3 million. 2. “Alice in Wonderland,” $17.3 million. 3. “Hot Tub Time Machine,” $13.7 million. 4. “The Bounty Hunter,” $12.4 million. 5. “Diary of a Wimpy Kid,” $10 million. 6. “She’s Out of My League,” $3.5 million. 7. “Green Zone,” $3.3 million. 8. “Shutter Island,” $3.2 million. 9. “Repo Men,” $3 million. 10. “Our Family Wedding,” $2.2 million. pulled in 68 percent of its revenue from 3-D presentation, another triumph for the digital technology that allows theaters to show movies in three dimensions. Yet it also highlights the limits on how much 3-D traffic theaters are equipped to handle. “How to Train Your Dragon” took over the bulk of 3-D theaters at the expense of Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland,” because the roughly 4,000 screens capable of showing digital 3-D movies is not

enough to handle two full wide-release films at the same time. “There’s no question there are not enough screens yet,” said Chuck Viane, head of distribution for Disney. “People who want to seek out ‘Alice’ in 3-D may have to travel a mile or two more than they used to. ... It’s competition. I’m used to it.” After a phenomenal 15-week run, James Cameron’s blockbuster “Avatar” lost most of its remaining 3-D theaters to “How to Train Your Dragon.” The 20th Century Fox release finally fell out of the top 10, taking in $2 million to finish at No. 11, raising its domestic total to $740.4 million. Worldwide, the movie has taken in $2.7 billion. Another new 3-D release, Warner Bros. action tale “Clash of the Titans,” arrives Friday. While the success of 3-D movies has driven theater chains to speed up their conversion to systems that can project digital 3-D films, a screen shortage will remain for the near future. “There is a limited amount of shelf space. It’s like a traffic jam at the multiplex for these 3-D movies,” said Paul Dergarabedian, box-office analyst for Hollywood.com. “It’s a high-class problem to have,

but it’s still a problem.” Films playing in 3-D have topped the box office for nine of 13 weekends this year, Dergarabedian said. Overall revenues were down for the first time in a month. Domestic receipts totaled $127 million, off 13 percent from the same weekend last year, according to Hollywood.com. For the year, revenues are at $2.6 billion, 8.8 percent ahead of last year. Results for “Hot Tub Time Machine” came in on the low end of distributor MGM’s expectations. “It’s not great, but it’s OK,” said Erik Lomis, head of distribution for MGM. “It had a lot of Internet buzz, so we thought it might come in a little bit higher.” In narrower release, Sony Pictures Classics’ sex thriller “Chloe” opened with $1 million in 350 theaters, averaging a weak $2,863 a cinema. That compared to an average of $10,678 in 4,055 theaters for “How to Train Your Dragon” and $4,956 in 2,754 theaters for “Hot Tub Time Machine.” Directed by Atom Egoyan, “Chloe” stars Julianne Moore, Liam Neeson and Amanda Seyfried in a drama about a woman who hires a prostitute to tempt her husband and find out if he’s cheating on her.

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Duchess the orangutan turns 50 The Phoenix Zoo is used to hosting birthday parties, but this one was a little different. Duchess the orangutan turned 50 Saturday, and the zoo treated her to gifts, an ice cake filled with fruit and a rendition of “Happy Birthday” by hundreds of zoo visitors. Her keeper, Bob Keesecker, said Duchess didn’t seem too stressed about the milestone. Keesecker said Duchess has quite a sweet tooth and worked pretty hard to get to the fruit in the ice cake. Zoo officials said Duchess is the nation’s oldest captive Bornean orangutan.

PARIS (AP) — French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s father, a self-confessed bon vivant and womanizer, said Sunday he is setting the record on his life straight in an autobiography written above all for his children, and meant to counter claims he was a bad father. Pal Sarkozy wrote “Tant de Vie” — which translates as “So Much Life” — after his son, the French president, advised him against filing lawsuits against his disparagers and instead to “answer later ... about all these unjust accusations,” the 81-year-old said in an interview with The Associated Press. So the book is above all a family affair, he said. “This wasn’t for the world, it was for my family.” “I wanted to talk to my children,” and a book was “the simplest thing,” he said in the interview, given on the sidelines of France’s annual Book Fair. A Hungarian immigrant who arrived in France in 1948 pen-

niless, Pal Sarkozy concedes that he hid his past and failed to pass on his heritage to his five children — four sons Pal and a daughter Sarkozy from two of his four wives — because “I wanted them to become French.” The book gives a rare look into the life of a president’s father — the first modern-day French president with both parents still living. But Pal Sarkozy questioned whether his son, Nicolas, should even want to make a second run for re-election in 2012. “I think for him he will have a lot fewer worries than he has now” if he doesn’t seek a second mandate, the father said, looking relaxed in blue jeans and a light blue pullover. “He won’t have this enormous burden of

70 million people.” He brushed aside his son’s growing political troubles — from a weekend poll giving him only a 30 percent satisfaction rating, to his conservative party’s huge loss in regional elections this month — which led this week’s edition of Le Point magazine to run a cover story on the president titled “The Tragedy of Sarkozy.” “I see no tragedy anywhere. Perhaps it will help him climb in the polls, which I hope,” he said. “Polls, they change every day.” As a child, he said, Nicolas was the most “turbulent” among his sons. Today, the president maintains a highspeed agenda, but first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy calms him, his father said. “Each time she enters a room and Nicolas is there, you see right away that Nicolas relaxes. He has a different smile on his lips than when she isn’t there.”

Scores of people, cameras clicking, surrounded Pal Sarkozy when he arrived at the fair to autograph copies of his book, written with Frederique Drouin. “He has more success than his son,” laughed 60-year-old Odile Bastard, among the crowd.

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Relative’s uncredited use of photographs has woman ready to snap DEAR ABBY ABIGAIL

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Dear “Developing”: I disagree that what your sisterin-law is doing is stealing, because by giving her the pictures with no conditional stipulation — in this case, being given the credit for having taken them — you are enabling her. And I “think” the time has come for you to insist that your name be on the pictures, or that she take her own photos for “her” calendar. Don’t you? Dear Abby: My boyfriend is 43 and I am 48. I admit he moved in very fast — a few weeks after he lost his job. After three months his mood

TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE

BY BERNICE BEDE OSOL • NEWSPAPER ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION If tomorrow is your birthday: New ambitions and big objectives are likely to be in store for you in the year ahead, which you will welcome and relish. You won’t mind the hard work involved, because you’ll balance it with a healthy social life with many of your good friends. Aries (March 21-April 19) — You’re someone who knows how to select associates who can offer collaborative, constructive efforts. This gift you have for finding the right people who fit this bill will be used today. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Because you’ll take pride in whatever you undertake today, this should be a very rewarding time for you. All that you undertake will be done in a manner to which you’ll be proud to affix your signature. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Even if it’s work you need to complete today, you’ll find a way to have fun while doing it. This will recharge your batteries and prepare you to face the rest of the week with happy anticipation. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Before starting anything new today, finish up all matters that you haven’t yet resolved. With a clean slate before you, you’ll be able to operate far more effectively, and in a problem-free manner. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Carefully select with whom you choose to discuss your current plans or latest idea. Make sure it is an enthusiastic listener who will give you the added momentum you need to get started. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — In order to be treated fairly and honestly today, you might have to be a bit more assertive, and stand up for your rights. By doing so you guarantee that you will be recognized and acknowledged. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — You are always at your best when you are able to put your personal imprint on situations or things that are very important to you. Avoid restrictive involvements by being a bit assertive. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — If you’re aware of the fact that someone could use your assistance, don’t wait to be asked. Offer your support the moment you sense there is a problem. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — This is a good day to launch a new endeavor or project you’d like to get off the drawing board, if you feel you are ready to do so. Don’t hesitate to act in accordance with your good judgment. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Big challenges or competitive developments might intimidate others today, but not you. The greater the opposition that has to be faced, the greater effort you’ll apply toward it. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — On top of being a quick study, you have the ability to retain knowledge and important information being relayed to you, especially things that can contribute to the improvement of your lifestyle. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — You’ll sense that changes tend to work for your ultimate benefit right now, so you’re not likely to be intimidated by any shifting conditions that could take place today. In fact, you’ll welcome them.

began to change. He tells me he loves me and I’m the greatest thing that ever happened to him, but I noticed he was becoming quiet and withdrawn. I texted him at work to ask if something was wrong, and he said “things” were on his mind. I asked was it me? He said no. When he came home I asked what was wrong, and he said things were happening too fast, that he wanted his own place and to move around as he wants to. I asked him if he sees me in his future, and he said, “Yes. Just bear with me and give me some time.” I need advice, Abby. I am so confused. I love him dearly. — Torn Apart in Tomball, Texas Dear Torn Apart: When a man tells you things have moved too quickly and he needs time and space, that is what you have to give him. He might care for you, but unless you give him the chance to

with no magazines, tabloids, television and the Internet, I’m sure they realize that in the last 40 years some of the old rules have been retired. Among them: restrictions against large church weddings for longtime cohabitating couples and white dresses for non-virgin brides. Should any of the old folks show signs

of shock, offer a shoulder for them to lean on. But don’t be surprised if none of them is surprised at all.

• Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Write Dear Abby at www.Dear Abby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

Esophagus disorder makes swallowing hard Dear Dr. Gott: I was recently diagnosed with achalasia. This all started a year ago when I had trouble swallowing food. One doctor stretched my esophagus, after which I could hardly eat anything, and drinking hot or cold beverages was no good, either. I also had a Botox injection in the lower sphincter of my stomach to relax it. Any suggestions? I am a 74-year-old woman who has lost 50 pounds. Dear Reader: The esophagus carries food from the mouth to the stomach. Achalasia is a disorder of the lower muscular ring where the esophagus and stomach meet that makes the body less effective in moving food. This occurs in part because the stomach does not relax as it should. Symptoms include weight loss, chest pain that may radiate to the back, neck and arms (similar to a heart attack), difficulty swallowing both solids and liquids, coughing and reflux. A barium esophagogram or an upper GI X-ray will reveal any esophageal enlargement with narrowing at the bottom, as well as the absence of peristalsis (rhythmic smooth muscle contractions that propel food). Therapy often consists of either Botox injections to prevent spasms, widening of the lower sphincter or surgery. Speak with your physician regarding surgery, or request a second opinion. Achalasia isn’t preventable; however, treatment can go a long way. Dear Dr. Gott: I have been having recurring urinary-tract infections. I’ve undergone cystoscopy and ultrasound, and even had dye in my kidneys. All looks fine. I’ve been taking Vesicare. Any suggestions?

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BY DR. ROBERT WALLACE • NEWSPAPER ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION Dr. Wallace: I’m a 16-year-old girl who needs advice. One year ago, I was helping my mom at our store when a boy my age walked in and told me I was very beautiful. All I could say was, “Thank you.” He walked away and I never saw him again. I should have given him my number, but my mind wasn’t operating properly at that moment. I think about this boy every day. I keep working weekends at the store hoping he’ll stop by. I really think I love this guy. I want to see this guy so much that I went to a fortuneteller to see what is in store for my future, but she said he has moved away and I should forget about him. I don’t want to accept that. Plus, I’m out $10 for her fee. Please print my letter. It’s just possible that he also reads your column. Many, many thanks. I’d also like to know why I love a guy I don’t even know! — Joyce, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Joyce: You really don’t love this boy; you love the idea of a romantic stranger who thinks you’re beautiful. I don’t blame you — the moment was perfect and held out a tantalizing promise of a relationship without flaws or disappointment. That’s a relationship not of this world. It’s called a fairy tale, and such stories always end with the young couple living happily ever after. This is the marvelous possibility you are replaying over and over in your mind. The fortuneteller was probably right in her

miss the comforts you provide him, what you want won’t happen. And the harder you try to cling, the more it will drive him away. Dear Abby: My stepdaughter is being married for the first time to the father of her two children. She is planning a large traditional wedding in which her father will give her away. She wants to include their children in the ceremony, too. Under the circumstances, wouldn’t a small wedding (without the long white dress and associated traditions) be more appropriate? My opinion has not been requested, nor would I ever provide it, but I am curious because I believe some of the older relatives in the family may be shocked. — Somewhat Shocked Myself in South Carolina Dear Somewhat: Unless the older relatives in the family have been living in seclusion,

advice that your best bet is to forget him and think about dating boys who inhabit the real world. But, again, she might be wrong. Maybe he’ll read this column and come back to see you. I wish you the best of luck. There have been unlikelier romantic connections. Dr. Wallace: I’m a 20-year-old guy and my 19-year-old fiancee and I are planning to get married this summer. We have been going together for three years. About a month ago, our company hired a new assistant. She is about 20 and has completed two years of college. She is very attractive and assertive. Two weeks ago, she said it was too bad I was engaged because she would really like to go out with me. Now I find myself wanting to go out with her. In fact, I think about her, even when I’m with my fiancee. I think I still love my girlfriend, but I’m not positive. What should I do? — Nameless, St. Catharines, Ontario. Nameless: You must be totally honest with your fiancee. Delay the wedding date until such time that you are 100 percent positive that she is the love of your life and want to live with her forever. But if you continue wanting to go out with another girl, end the engagement to your fiancee. She deserves a husband who loves her and only her. • Dr. Robert Wallace writes for Copley News Service. E-mail him at rwallace@Copley News Service.

ASK THE DOCTOR DR. PETER

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Dear Reader: Request a clean-catch urine and sensitivity test, even if one has been done in the past. Any bacteria can be cultured and tested against specific antibiotics. Ask your physician about low-dose antibiotics for perhaps as long as six months. Meanwhile, drink 100 percent cranberry juice daily. Drink plenty of water and avoid feminine hygiene sprays and scented douches. If you remain unsuccessful, request a referral to a urologist.

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Dear Abby: For the past several years, my husband’s sister-in-law, “Janine,” has used my photographs (with my permission) in calendars she has made as gifts to different family members. One year, I asked her if she would have one made for me since most of the photos in it were mine. Her answer: “No, make your own.” Last year, at a cousin’s wedding, Janine came up to me and told me to be sure to take some “good pictures” for HER calendar. I just about lost it! And for the current year’s calendar, she had her husband ask for 12 more photos. I feel Janine has been using me to give gifts with her name on them to other family members. I get none of the credit for having taken the pictures. It seems to me that she is stealing. What do you think? — “Developing” a Grudge in Kansas

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01. Legals SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE WHEREAS, on April 20, 2007, Blue Rose Investments, LLC executed a deed of trust to Robert B. Andrews, Trustee for the benefit of RiverHills Bank which deed of trust is recorded in Deed of Trust Book 1651 at Page 084 in the office of the Chancery Clerk of the County of Warren, State of Mississippi; and WHEREAS, on June 2, 2009, RiverHills Bank, substituted Robert G. Ellis as trustee in place of Robert B. Andrews. by instrument recorded in Book 1496 at Page 603 in the office of the Chancery Clerk of the County of Warren, State of Mississippi; and WHEREAS, default having been made in the terms and conditions of said deed of trust and the entire debt secured thereby, having been declared to be due and payable in accordance with the terms of said deed of trust, and the legal holder of said indebtedness, RiverHills Bank,. having requested the undersigned Substituted Trustee to execute the trust and sell said land and property in accordance with the terms of said deed of trust for the purpose of raising the sums due thereunder, together with attorney's fees, Trustee's fees and expense of sale; NOW THEREFORE, I, Robert G. Ellis, Substituted Trustee in said deed of trust, will on the 9th day of April, 2010, offer for sale at public outcry for cash to the highest bidder, and sell within legal hours (being between the hours of 11:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M.) at the West Front door of the County Courthouse at Vicksburg, County of Warren, State of Mississippi, the following described property situated in the County of Warren, State of Mississippi, to-wit: Part South Half of West Half Section 34, Township 16 North, Range 3 East, Vicksburg, Warren County, MS: PPIN 16678; 2700 Washington Street, as further described in that certain Warranty Deed recorded in Book 1044 at page 402 of the Warren County, Mississippi land records in the Chancery Clerk's Office of the Warren County, Mississippi, and incorporated herein by reference. The precise description of subject land, as contained in the above referenced Warranty Deed is as follows: Beginning at a point on the West side of Washington Street, which is the Northeast corner of that certain tract of land heretofore conveyed by Mary Ella Hughes to Rosie X. Smith by deed bearing date of the 10th day of September, 1921, duly recorded in Book 148 at Page 559 of the Land records in the office of the clerk of the Chancery Court of Warren County, Mississippi; running thence in a Northerly direction along the West line of Washington Street, a distance of sixtythree (63) feet, more or less, to the point where the said West line of Washington Street intersects the South line of that certain tract of land which was conveyed by Mary Ella Hughes to the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg in and by that certain agreement bearing date the 9th day of September, 1913, made and entered into by and between the same Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg and Mary Ella Hughes, which said agreement is duly recorded in Book 124 at Page 430, et seq., of the Land Records in the office of the said Clerk of the Chancery Court of Warren County, Mississippi; running thence in a Westerly direction along the South line of said tract of land so conveyed to the said Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg, a distance of one hundred and twenty-five (125) feet; running thence in a Southerly direction on a line parallel with the West line of Washington Street, a distance of Sixty-three (63) feet, more or less, to the North line of the land so heretofore conveyed by Mary Ella Hughes to the said Rosie X. Smith by the said deed recorded in Book 148 at Page 559 aforesaid, running thence in an Easterly direction along the North line of the said land conveyed to the said Rosie X. Smith, a distance of one hundred twenty-five (125) feet, to the point of beginning. Being the same property conveyed to Josephine R. Morrissey by deed recorded in Book 156 at Page 239 of the Warren County, Mississippi Land Records. I WILL CONVEY only such title as is vested in me as Substituted Trustee. WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this the 5th day of March, 2010. Robert G. Ellis, Trustee Ellis, Braddock & Dees, Ltd. 901 Belmont Street Vicksburg, MS 39180 Telephone 601-636-5433 Publish: 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5 (4t)

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WARREN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GLENN DOYLE COLEMAN, DECEASED CAUSE NO. P2010-022 PR MATTHEW GLENN COLEMAN PETITIONER NOTICE TO CREDITORS Letters Testamentary having been issued on the 19th day of February, 2010, by the Chancery Court of Warren County, Mississippi, to the undersigned Executor upon the Estate of Glenn Doyle Coleman, deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said estate to present the same to the clerk of this court for probate and registration according to the law within ninety (90) days from the first publication of this notice or they will by forever barred. This the 25th day of March, 2010. Matthew Glenn Coleman, Executor By: /s/ E. Whitaker A. Elizabeth Whitaker Publish: 3/29, 4/5, 4/12(3t)

Monday, March 29, 2010

01. Legals Substitute Trustee's Notice of Sale STATE OF MISSISSIPPI COUNTY OF Warren WHEREAS, on the 17th day of December, 2007 and acknowledged on the 17th day of December, 2007, Glenn D. Coleman aka Glen D. Coleman - Not Married, executed and delivered a certain Deed of Trust unto Dennis F. Hardiman, Hillsborough Cty, FL, Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Beneficiary, to secure an indebtedness therein described, which Deed of Trust is recorded in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Warren County, Mississippi in Book 1689 at Page 277 Instrument # 253265; and WHEREAS, on the 7th day of July, 2009, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., assigned said Deed of Trust unto GMAC Mortgage, LLC, by instrument recorded in the office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk in Book 1498 at Page 138 Instrument #269227; and WHEREAS, on the 6th day of May, 2009, the Holder of said Deed of Trust substituted and appointed Emily Kaye Courteau as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, by instrument recorded in the office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk in Book 1496 at Page 35 Instrument # 267801; and WHEREAS, default having been made in the payments of the indebtedness secured by the said Deed of Trust, and the holder of said Deed of Trust, having requested the undersigned so to do, on the 12th day of April, 2010, I will during the lawful hours of between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., at public outcry, offer for sale and will sell, at the west front door of the Warren County Courthouse at Vicksburg, Mississippi, for cash to the highest bidder, the following described land and property situated in Warren County, Mississippi, to-wit: Part of Section 17, Township 15 North, Range 4 East, Warren County, Mississippi, being part of Lot 12 of the Feld & Menger Subdivision of the Roach Tract, a plat of which is recorded in Book 116 at Page 132 of the Land Records of Warren County, Mississippi, the property conveyed hereby being more particularly described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at an iron axle located in the Southeast corner of Section 17, Township 15 North, Range 4 East, and run thence North 00 degrees 15' East along the line dividing Sections 16 and 17 of said township and range a distance of 2463.0 feet to the South boundary line of Halls Ferry Road; run thence along the South right of way line of Halls Ferry Road the following directions and distances: North 73 degrees 30' West 208.3 feet; run thence North 75 degrees 50' West 309.8 feet; run thence North 83 degrees 27' West 301.7 feet; thence North 86 degrees 30' West 121.8 feet; run thence North 73 degrees 24' West 263.0 feet; thence North 70 degrees 10' West 24.2 feet; run thence South 19 degrees 50' West 431.0 feet along a gravel driveway to an iron which is the point of beginning, run thence South 19 degrees 50' West 100 feet; run thence North 70 degrees 10' West 200 feet; run thence North 19 degrees 50' East 100 feet; run thence South 70 degrees 10' East 200 feet to the point of beginning, all lying and being situate in Section 17, Township 15 North, Range 4 East, Warren County, Mississippi. Together with an easement for ingress and egress over a strip of land more particularly described as follows: Part of Section 17, Township 15 North, Range 4 East, Warren County, Mississippi, being part of Lot 12 of the Feld & Menger Subdivision of the Roach Tract, a plat of which is recorded in Book 116 at page 132 of the Land Records of Warren County, Mississippi, the property conveyed hereby being more fully described as follows, t o-wit: Beginning at an iron axle located in the Southeast corner of Section 17, Township 15 North, Range 4 East, and run thence North 00 degrees 15' East along the line dividing Sections 16 and 17 of said township and range a distance of 2463.0 feet to the South boundary line of Halls Ferry Road; run thence along the South right of way line of Halls Ferry Road the following directions and distances: North 73 degrees 30' West 208.3 feet; run thence North 75 degrees 50' West 309.8 feet; run thence North 83 degrees 27' West 301.7 feet; run thence North 86 degrees 30' West 121.8 feet; run thence North 73 degrees 24' West 263.0 feet; run thence North 70 degrees 10' West 24.2 feet to the point of beginning of the following described easement; run thence South 19 degrees 50' West 531.0 feet; run thence South 70 degrees 10' East 24.2 feet; run thence North 19 degrees 50' East 531.0 feet, more or less, to the South line of Halls Ferry Road; run thence North 70 degrees 10' West 24.2 feet to the point of beginning. Glenn D. Coleman and Lucy Bliss Coleman took title as husband and wife by deed recorded 11/19/1990 in Book 906, page 640. That Lucy Bliss Coleman died on 06/04/2000 in Hinds County, Mississippi. Title now vests solely in Glenn D. Coleman as surviving spouse. For title reference see deed from Frances Bliss Brown, Carrie Bliss Laird and Barbara Bliss Quirck recorded November 19, 1990 in Book 906, Page 640. I will only convey such title as is vested in me as Substitute Trustee WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this day March 17, 2010 Emily Kaye Courteau Substitute Trustee 2309 Oliver Road Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 330-9020 ccn/F09-1100 Publish: 3/22, 3/29, 4/5(3t) SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE WHEREAS, on January 9, 2007, JOSEPH M. FARRELL, executed a Deed of Trust to DAVID PETERS, Trustee for the use and benefit of AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., 3046 Indiana Avenue, Suite H, Vicksburg, Mississippi

01. Legals g pp 39180, which Deed of Trust is on file and of record in the Office of the Chancery Clerk of WARREN County, Mississippi, at BOOK 1633 at PAGE 248 thereof; and WHEREAS, on the 15th day of March, 2010, the Beneficiary appointed Brad D. Wilkinson as Substituted Trustee, which instrument was recorded as INSTRUMENT # 276396 on March 18, 2010, at BOOK 1506 at PAGE 736, in the Records on file in the Office of the Chancery Clerk of the County of WARREN, State of Mississippi at VICKSBURG, Mississippi; and WHEREAS, default having been made in the terms and conditions of said Deed of Trust and the entire debt secured thereby having been declared to be due and payable in accordance with the terms of said Deed of Trust, AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., the legal holder of said indebtedness, having requested the undersigned Substituted Trustee to execute the trust and sell said land and property in accordance with the terms of said Deed of Trust and for the purpose of raising the sums due thereunder, together with attorney's fees, trustee's fees and expense of sale. NOW; THEREFORE, I, Brad D. Wilkinson, Substituted Trustee, will on the 20th day of APRIL, A.D. 2010, offer for sale at public outcry and sell within legal hours (being between the hours of 11:00a.m. and 4:00p.m.), at the front door of the County Courthouse of WARREN County, located at VICKSBURG, Mississippi, to the highest and best bidder for cash the following described property situated in WARREN, County, State of Mississippi, to-wit: DESCRIPTION OF LOT: ALL OF LOT THREE (3) OF CYNTHIA HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, A PLAT OF WHICH IS OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 1 AT PAGE 73 OF THE LAND RECORDS IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE CHANCERY COURT OF WARREN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, AND BEING THE SAME PROPERTY WHICH WAS CONVEYED TO THE UNDERSIGNED BY JOHNNY JABOUR BY DEED DATED DECEMBER 31, 1965, OF RECORD IN DEED BOOK 404 AT PAGE 480 OF THE AFORESAID LAND RECORDS. I WILL CONVEY only such title as vested in me as Substituted Trustee. WITNESS MY SIGNATURE on this, the 23rd day of March, A.D., 2010. /s/ Brad D. Wilkinson Brad D. Wilkinson SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE Wilkinson Law Firm, P.C. 511 Keywood Circle Flowood, MS 39232 (601) 355-0005 (601) 355-0009 Publish: 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 4/19 (4t)

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WARREN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI IN RE: LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF LYNDA WILLIAMS SYKES, DECEASED, HERDCINE WILLIAMS, PETITIONER NO. 2010-042PR NOTICE TO CREDITORS Letters Testamentary having been granted to the undersigned on the 19th day of March, 2010, by the Chancery Court of Warren County, Mississippi, upon the Estate of Lynda Williams Sykes, Deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said Estate to present the same to the Clerk of this Court for probate and registration according to law, within ninety (90) days from this date, or they will be forever barred. THIS the 23rd day of March, 2010. /s/ Herdcine Williams HERDCINE WILLIAMS Publish: 3/29, 4/5, 4/12(3t) IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WARREN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI IN RE: IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF ALANNA LAKEN MCKAY, A MINOR, BY SHIRLEY MILES AND JAMES HENRY MILES VS. AMBER NICOLE BLISS AND JOSUA DARYL MCKAY RESPONDENT CAUSE NO. 2010-006-AD THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: TO: Joshua Daryl McKay whose last known street address is 40 Dunigan Road, Vicksburg, MS 39180, but after diligent search and inquiry his present street address and post office address are unknown. You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in the Chancery Court of Warren County, Mississippi, by Shirley Miles and James Henry Miles, Plaintiffs, seeking an adoption. You are summoned to appear and defend against said Petition for Adoption at 8:30 a.m. on the 22nd day of April, 2010, in the County courtroom of the Warren County Courthouse located in Vicksburg, Mississippi, and in the case of your failure to appear and defend a judgment will be entered against you for things demanded and requested in the Petition. You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do so if you desire. Issued under my hand and the seal of said court, this 16th day of March, 2010. DOT MCGEE, CHANCERY CLERK, WARREN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI BY: /S/ Denise Bailey D.C. MARCIE T. SOUTHERLAND Attorney At Law 1120 Jackson Street Vicksburg, MS 39183 Publish: 3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12 (4t)

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BEFORE THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF VICKSBURG. MISSISSIPPI NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Name & Address Property Description TO: Charlie Hunt, Jr. Parcel # 0953 21 0621 002000 1452 Oak Vista Drive 2316 Grove Street, PPIN 20811 Dallas, TX 75232 Vicksburg, MS 39180 You are hereby notified that the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi, will conduct a public hearing at their regular meeting on April 05, 2010 at 10:00a.m. on the state of your property described above, situated within the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi, to determine if such condition is a hazard and/or menace to the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi, and to order such cleaning of the above mentioned property as may be necessary to remove said property as a hazard or menace to the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI, this the March 19, 2010. Victor Gray-Lewis Director Building & Inspections Publish: 3/23, 3/29(2t)

PUBLIC NOTICE Under the provisions of Paragraph 447.205, Volume 42, Code of Federal Regulations, public notice is hereby given to an amendment of the existing Medicaid State Plan regarding reimbursement rates for ambulatory surgical center and free standing dialysis providers, our Transmittal # 2010-022. The proposed State Plan amendment enables the Division of Medicaid to change the reimbursement rates for ambulatory surgical center and free standing dialysis providers; to reflect necessary cost containment measures pursuant to Mississippi Code Annotated Section 43-13-117; and, to reimburse in compliance with 42 U.S.C.A. 1396a(a)(30)A. The estimated annual aggregate expenditures of the Division of Medicaid, Office of the Governor, are expected to reduce annual expenditures by $815,900 as a result of this State Plan amendment. The State Plan amendment will authorize a rate reduction for ambulatory surgical center and free standing dialysis providers. A copy of the proposed plan amendment will be available in each county health department office and in the Department of Human Services office in Issaquena County for review. Written comments may be sent to the Division of Medicaid, Office of the Governor, Walter Sillers Building, Suite1000, 550 High Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201-1399. Comments will be available for public review at the above address. Copies of the proposed plan amendments are also available on the Division's website at HYPERLINK "http://www.medicaid.ms.gov" www.medicaid.ms.gov. Robert Robinson Executive Director Division of Medicaid Office of the Governor March 22, 2010 Publish: 3/29(1t)

BEFORE THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF VICKSBURG. MISSISSIPPI NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Name & Address Property Description TO: Jesse Belle Williams Norfort Parcel# 094C 13 001008002300 812 Walnut Street 812 Walnut Street, PPIN 19062 Vicksburg, MS 39183 Vicksburg, MS 39180 You are hereby notified that the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi, will conduct a public hearing at their regular meeting on April 09, 2010 at 10:00a.m. on the state of your property described above, situated within the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi, to determine if such condition is a hazard and/or menace to the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi, and to order such cleaning of the above mentioned property as may be necessary to remove said property as a hazard or menace to the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI, this the March 19, 2010. Victor Gray-Lewis Director Building & Inspections Publish: 3/23, 3/29(2t) NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR HUNTING AND FISHING LEASE OF SCHOOL TRUST LANDS NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of the South Delta School District will receive sealed bids for a hunting and fishing lease on that certain tract of school trust lands more particularly described as follows: Section 16, Township 9 North, Range 6 West, Issaquena County, Mississippi. The term of the lease will be for five (5) years beginning June 1, 2010, and expiring May 31, 2015. Bids will be received at the Superintendent of Education's office, Marie L. Sydney Educational Building, 106 Athletic Drive, Rolling Fork, Mississippi, at any time prior to 9:30 a.m. on April 13, 2010. Bids should be made on the forms available at the Superintendent's office and should be accompanied by cash, certified or cashier's check in the sum of ten (10%) percent of the annual rental bid, which said deposit will be returned if the bid is not accepted. Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes plainly marked on the outside of the envelope "HUNTING AND FISHING LEASE BID". All terms and conditions are set forth in the proposed lease now on file with the Superintendent of Education and available for inspection by any prospective bidder. The bids will be opened by the Board of Education at their regular meeting which will be held on April 13, 2010, at 9:30 a.m. at the conference room in the Marie L. Sydney Educational Building, located on Athletic Drive next to the South Delta High School gym, Rolling Fork, Mississippi, at which time said bids will be opened by the Superintendent of Education or her designee. All bidders are advised that an auction may be held among those who submit sealed bids, and the auction may be held at the meeting at which the sealed bids are opened or at a subsequent regular or special meeting. Notice of the time and place of the auction, if any, will be announced at the meeting at which the sealed bids are opened. Therefore, all bidders are advised to be present at the opening of the sealed bids either in person or through a duly authorized representative, to protect their rights to participate in an auction. The present holder of the hunting and fishing rights, if he has not defaulted and if he submits a valid bid will have the right to match the highest bid received. The Board of Trustees of the South Delta School District reserves the right to waive any irregularities and to reject any and all bids. KATHERINE TANKSON, SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION SOUTH DELTA SCHOOL DISTRICT Publish: 3/22, 3/29(2t)

PUBLIC NOTICE Under the provisions of Paragraph 447.205, Volume 42, Code of Federal Regulations, public notice is hereby given to an amendment of the existing Medicaid State Plan regarding reimbursement rates for ambulatory surgical center and free standing dialysis providers, our Transmittal # 2010-022. The proposed State Plan amendment enables the Division of Medicaid to change the reimbursement rates for ambulatory surgical center and free standing dialysis providers; to reflect necessary cost containment measures pursuant to Mississippi Code Annotated Section 43-13-117; and, to reimburse in compliance with 42 U.S.C.A. 1396a(a)(30)A. The estimated annual aggregate expenditures of the Division of Medicaid, Office of the Governor, are expected to reduce annual expenditures by $815,900 as a result of this State Plan amendment. The State Plan amendment will authorize a rate reduction for ambulatory surgical center and free standing dialysis providers. A copy of the proposed plan amendment will be available in each county health department office and in the Department of Human Services office in Issaquena County for review. Written comments may be sent to the Division of Medicaid, Office of the Governor, Walter Sillers Building, Suite1000, 550 High Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201-1399. Comments will be available for public review at the above address. Copies of the proposed plan amendments are also available on the Division's website at HYPERLINK "http://www.medicaid.ms.gov" www.medicaid.ms.gov. Robert Robinson Executive Director Division of Medicaid Office of the Governor March 22, 2010 Publish: 3/29(1t)

01. Legals PUBLIC NOTICE Under the provisions of Paragraph 447.205, Volume 42, Code of Federal Regulations, public notice is hereby given to an amendment of the existing Medicaid State Plan regarding reimbursement to hearing aid providers, our Transmittal # 2010-013. The proposed State Plan amendment enables the Division of Medicaid to change the reimbursement rates for hearing aid providers; to reflect necessary cost containment measures pursuant to Mississippi Code Annotated Section 43-13-117; and, to reimburse in compliance with 42 U.S.C.A. 1396a(a)(30)A. The estimated annual aggregate expenditures of the Division of Medicaid, Office of the Governor, are expected to reduce annual expenditures by $46,545 as a result of this State Plan amendment. The State Plan amendment will authorize a rate reduction for hearing aid providers. A copy of the proposed plan amendment will be available in each county health department office and in the Department of Human Services office in Issaquena County for review. Written comments may be sent to the Division of Medicaid, Office of the Governor, Walter Sillers Building, Suite1000, 550 High Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201-1399. Comments will be available for public review at the above address. Copies of the proposed plan amendments are also available on the Division's website at HYPERLINK "http://www.medicaid.ms.gov" www.medicaid.ms.gov. Robert Robinson Executive Director Division of Medicaid Office of the Governor March 22, 2010 Publish: 3/29(1t)

necessary cost containment measures pursuant to Mississippi Code Annotated Section 43-13-117; and, to reimburse in compliance with 42 U.S.C.A. 1396a(a)(30)A. The estimated annual aggregate expenditures of the Division of Medicaid, Office of the Governor, are expected to reduce annual expenditures by $44,668,445 as a result of this State Plan amendment. The State Plan amendment will authorize a rate reduction for long-term care providers. A copy of the proposed plan amendment will be available in each county health department office and in the Department of Human Services office in Issaquena County for review. Written comments may be sent to the Division of Medicaid, Office of the Governor, Walter Sillers Building, Suite1000, 550 High Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201-1399. Comments will be available for public review at the above address. Copies of the proposed plan amendments are also available on the Division's website at HYPERLINK "http://www.medicaid.ms.gov" www.medicaid.ms.gov. Robert Robinson Executive Director Division of Medicaid Office of the Governor March 22, 2010 Publish: 3/29(1t)

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PUBLIC NOTICE Under the provisions of Paragraph 447.205, Volume 42, Code of Federal Regulations, public notice is hereby given to an amendment of the existing Medicaid State Plan regarding reimbursement rates for vision providers, our Transmittal # 2010-016. The proposed State Plan amendment enables the Division of Medicaid to change the reimbursement rates for vision providers; to reflect necessary cost containment measures pursuant to Mississippi Code Annotated Section 43-13-117; and, to reimburse in compliance with 42 U.S.C.A. 1396a(a)(30)A. The estimated annual aggregate expenditures of the Division of Medicaid, Office of the Governor, are expected to reduce annual expenditures by $762,129 as a result of this State Plan amendment. The State Plan amendment will authorize a rate reduction for vision providers. A copy of the proposed plan amendment will be available in each county health department office and in the Department of Human Services office in Issaquena County for review. Written comments may be sent to the Division of Medicaid, Office of the Governor, Walter Sillers Building, Suite1000, 550 High Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201-1399. Comments will be available for public review at the above address. Copies of the proposed plan amendments are also available on the Division's website at HYPERLINK "http://www.medicaid.ms.gov" www.medicaid.ms.gov. Robert Robinson Executive Director Division of Medicaid Office of the Governor March 22, 2010 Publish: 3/19(1t) PUBLIC NOTICE Under the provisions of Paragraph 447.205, Volume 42, Code of Federal Regulations, public notice is hereby given to an amendment of the existing Medicaid State Plan regarding reimbursement rates for private duty nursing providers, our Transmittal # 2010-017. The proposed State Plan amendment enables the Division of Medicaid to change the reimbursement rates for private duty nursing providers; to reflect necessary cost containment measures pursuant to Mississippi Code Annotated Section 43-13-117; and, to reimburse in compliance with 42 U.S.C.A. 1396a(a)(30)A. The estimated annual aggregate expenditures of the Division of Medicaid, Office of the Governor, are expected to reduce annual expenditures by $59,688 as a result of this State Plan amendment. The State Plan amendment will authorize a rate reduction for private duty nursing providers. A copy of the proposed plan amendment will be available in each county health department office and in the Department of Human Services office in Issaquena County for review. Written comments may be sent to the Division of Medicaid, Office of the Governor, Walter Sillers Building, Suite1000, 550 High Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201-1399. Comments will be available for public review at the above address. Copies of the proposed plan amendments are also available on the Division's website at HYPERLINK "http://www.medicaid.ms.gov" www.medicaid.ms.gov. Robert Robinson Executive Director Division of Medicaid Office of the Governor March 22, 2010 Publish: 3/29(1t)

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at DISCOUNT

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.

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

18. Miscellaneous For Sale

SAYING â&#x20AC;&#x153;SAYONARAâ&#x20AC;? TO your sound system? Let the classifieds give the lowdown on your hi-fi; like make, model, wattage, and when to call. Classified... fast-action results. 601-636-SELL.

11. Business Opportunities

INVACARE MODEL 9000 electric wheel chair with battery charger. Never used. $700. Call 601-415-0981. NEW GENERATORS

! ! " ! # $% & ' ( #' ( THE PET SHOP â&#x20AC;&#x153;Vicksburgâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pet Boutiqueâ&#x20AC;? Bring Your Best Friend to our NEW LOCATION, 3508 South Washington Street Not so far, just 1 mile south of Belmont St. Same Great Pet Merchandise, Just More Room!

Classified Advertising really brings big results!

WE PAY CASH! for gold, silver, diamonds & coins Scallions Jewelers 1207 Washington St. â&#x20AC;˘ 601-636-6413

VICKSBURG WARREN HUMANE SOCIETY

Highway 61 South

601-636-6631

Currently housing 84 unwanted and abandoned animals.

43 dogs & puppies 41 cats & kittens

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

Please adopt today! Call the Shelter for more information. HAVE A HEART, SPAY OR NEUTER YOUR PETS! Look for us on www.petfinder.com

www.pawsrescuepets.org

Foster a Homeless Pet!

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

To join The Vicksburg Post newspaper team you must be dependable, have insurance, reliable transportation, and be available to deliver afternoons Monday Friday and early mornings Saturday and Sunday.

Horseback Birthday Parties

Silver Creek Equestrian 601-638-8988 silvercreekarena.com

24. Business Services

Your Hometown Newspaper!

Openings Available in:

Delta, Louisiana Area

601-636-4545 ext. 181

BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY Score A Bullseye With One Of These Businesses! â&#x20AC;˘ Glass

â&#x20AC;˘ Construction

Barnes Glass

CONSTRUCTION

Quality Service at Competitive Prices #1 Windshield Repair & Replacement

Vans â&#x20AC;˘ Cars â&#x20AC;˘ Trucks â&#x20AC;˘Insurance Claims Welcomeâ&#x20AC;˘

AUTO â&#x20AC;˘ HOME â&#x20AC;˘ BUSINESS Jason Barnes â&#x20AC;˘ 601-661-0900

BUFORD

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.

PATRIOTIC â&#x20AC;˘ FLAGS â&#x20AC;˘ BANNERS â&#x20AC;˘ BUMPER STICKERS â&#x20AC;˘ YARD SIGNS

Show Your Colors! Post Plaza

601-631-0400 CABINETS, ADDITIONS, METAL ROOFS, 1601 N. Frontage Rd. VINYL SIDING, PATIO DECKS, Vicksburg, MS 39180 DOZER & EXCAVATOR WORK, SEPTIC SYSTEMS, â&#x20AC;˘ Dirt LawnServices Care LOT CLEAN UP Services LICENSED

Haul Clay, Gravel, Dirt, Rock & Sand All Types of Dozer Work Land Clearing â&#x20AC;˘ Demolition Site Development & Preparation Excavation Crane Rental â&#x20AC;˘ Mud Jacking

We accept VISA

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

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

â&#x20AC;˘ Construction

New Homes

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

ROYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CONSTRUCTION

â&#x20AC;˘ Bulldozer & Construction

601-638-9233

ROSS

â&#x20AC;˘ Signs

â&#x20AC;˘ BONDED â&#x20AC;˘ INSURED

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

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

â&#x20AC;˘ Printing

SPEEDIPRINT & OFFICE SUPPLY

â&#x20AC;˘ Business Cards â&#x20AC;˘ Letterhead â&#x20AC;˘ Envelopes â&#x20AC;˘ Invoices â&#x20AC;˘ Work Orders â&#x20AC;˘ Invitations (601) 638-2900 Fax (601) 636-6711 1601-C North Frontage Rd Vicksburg, MS 39180

â&#x20AC;˘ Insulation

River City Landscaping, LLC

â&#x20AC;˘ Dozer / Trackhoe Work Dump Truck â&#x20AC;˘ Bush Hogging Box Blade â&#x20AC;˘ Demolition Lawn Maintenance Deliver Dirtâ&#x20AC;˘Gravelâ&#x20AC;˘Sandâ&#x20AC;˘Rock Res. & Com. â&#x20AC;˘ Lic. & Ins. Robert Keyes, Jr. (Owner) 601-529-0894

â&#x20AC;˘ Lawn HandyMan Care Services

RIVER CITY HANDYMAN Joe Rangel - Owner 601.636.7843 â&#x20AC;˘ 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

From small repair projects to home upgrades...Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 ! â&#x20AC;˘ CLASSIFIEDS â&#x20AC;˘ 601-636-7355 â&#x20AC;˘ www.vicksburgpost.com â&#x20AC;˘

The Vicksburg Post

Monday, March 29, 2010

24. Business Services

29. Unfurnished Apartments

34. Houses For Sale

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

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

CLEAN 2 BEDROOMS, 1 bath. Wood floors, appliances, $650 monthly, 3321 Drummond. 601-415-9191.

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.

HELPING PEOPLE FILE UNDER THE

“BANKRUPTCY CODE” CHAPTER 7 - $600 CHAPTER 13 - $300 DOWN, THE REST IN THE PLAN

NO FAULT DIVORCE - $350 SPEAK DIRECTLY TO AN ATTORNEY

TYE ASHFORD

(601-924-8670) WILL MOVE YOU easy, fast and cheaper. Just call, 601-529601-630-9196, 0809.

18. Miscellaneous For Sale TRUE BRAND COMMERCIAL stainless steel upright freezer. Double door refrigerator. Excellent condition. 601-636-3193. 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.

Fresh Seafood, Fresh Sack Oysters,

Live Crawfish $2.25/ lb Cheapest Prices in Town

STRICK’S SEAFOOD

601-218-2363

Crawfish Cooking Every Sunday

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

21. Boats, Fishing Supplies 16' JON BOAT, TRAILER, trolling motor and battery. $1000. 601-415-3354. What's going on in Vicksburg this weekend? Read The Vicksburg Post! For convenient home delivery, call 601-636-4545, ask for circulation.

24. Business Services AFFORDABLE PAINTING. Quality work. Exterior/interior: Pressure washing. 20 years experience. 601-2180263.

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

D&D Tree Cutting, Trimming & Lawn Care For Free Estimates, call “Big James” at 601-218-7782. DIRT AND GRAVEL hauled. 8 yard truck. 601638-6740. GOODWIN FLOOR FINISHING. Install, sand, refinish hardwood floors, 98 percent dust free, commercial equipment used. Free estimates. 601-636-4128, 601529-1457. LaBarre Lawn Service. 10 years of service, grass cutting, blowing and edging. 601-540-4395.

YOU ARE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR LAWN SERVICE. Will beat any price, guaranteed. 601-218-4236.

27. Rooms For Rent

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

1, 2 AND 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS, downtown. $400 to $650 monthly, deposit required. 601-638-1746. 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS. New carpet, paint, washer/ dryer hookups. $525- $550. 601-631-0805. FOR APARTMENTS RENT. 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms available. Autumn Oaks. 601636-0447.

G REAT

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

29. Unfurnished Apartments SPRING INTO SAVINGS at

CONFEDERATE RIDGE 780 Highway 61 North

Call for Details, 601-638-0102

No Utility Deposit Required

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

✦ From $495.00 ✦

FHA & VA ! Conventional ! Construction ! First-time Homebuyers

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

601.630.8209

2150 South Frontage Road

bkbank.com

601-630-2921

605 Cain Ridge Rd. Vicksburg, MS 39180

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

TAKING APPLICATIONS!! On a newly remodeled 3 bedroom, $450. Refrigerator and stove furnished. $200 deposit. Call 601-634-8290

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

BEAUTIFUL LAKESIDE LIVING

Voted #1 Apartments in the 2009 Reader’s Choice

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

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

501 Fairways Drive Vicksburg

30. Houses For Rent 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS 2300 square feet, remodeled, 3 car carport. $1000 monthly, $1500 deposit, references required. Serious inquiries only. 601-301-0878.

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

32. Mobile Homes For Sale 121 IMPALA. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. All offers will be considered! Ward Real Estate, 601-634-6898. KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LOCAL NEWS AND SALES... SUBSCRIBE TO THE VICKSBURG POST TODAY! CALL 601-636-4545, ASK FOR CIRCULATION. Owner Finance- No Credit Check! $5000 down, $775 monthly. Nice 3 bedrooms, 2 baths on 2 acres. 601941-2952, 601-720-2106.

34. Houses For Sale

MEMORIAL DAY IS APPROACHING AND THE VICKSBURG POST WOULD LIKE TO OFFER YOU THE CHANCE TO JOIN US IN PAYING HOMAGE TO OUR BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN WHO FIGHT OVERSEAS FOR OUR FREEDOMS AND THE FREEDOMS OF OTHERS. INCLUDE YOUR SOLDIER IN THIS SPECIAL TRIBUTE PAGE. $18 PER PICTURE. CALL CLASSIFIEDS FOR DETAILS AT 601-636-7355 (SELL).

McMillin Real Estate 601-636-8193 VicksburgRealEstate.com

601-636-6490 WOW! 65 PINE HAVEN Lane. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths appliances included, 2½ acres. 1761 square feet. $146,000. 601-994-3414.

Eagle Lake 3 lots, shop & greenhouse, septic, utilities, community pier and boat launch, water view. $49,500 Sullivan Cove Call Bette Paul Warner, 601 218 1800. www.lakehouse.com McMillin Real Estate

36. Farms & Acreage 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

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

DAVID A. BREWER 601-631-0065

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

3/ 4 BEDROOMSRent $1,100 and Up! • 721 National. 732-768-5743. LOS COLINAS. SMALL 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Cottage. Close in, nice. $795 monthly. 601-831-4506.

1803 Clay Street www.jonesandupchurch.com

601-634-8928

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

Jones & Upchurch Real Estate Agency

Broker, GRI

Mortgage Loans

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

Licensed in MS and LA

Candy Francisco Mortgage Originator

Member FDIC

Classic Elegance in Modern Surroundings

34. Houses For Sale

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

Ask Us. !

1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms

28. Furnished Apartments

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.

• 1 & 2 Bedroom Studios & Efficiencies • Utilities Paid

Commodore Apartments

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.

EXECUTIVE BEDROOM SUITE. Fully furnished, kitchen, washer / dryer, covered garage, alarm system, maid service, all utilities furnished. $600 monthly. Call 601-618-0264

Spring Move-In Special

801 Clay Street • Vicksburg

CENTRAL HEAT/ AIR, cable, convenient location. Deposit $200. 601-529-7146, leave message.

LOGUE LAWN & DIRT SERVICES

Grass cutting, general yard clean up, erosion and drainage repair. Call 601-630-7085

2006 HONDA SHADOW Aero 750 Windshield, Saddleman Saddle bags. Less than 5000 miles. Two tone silver/pearl white. 2 matching helmets included. $4900. 601-279-4031, after 6pm

29. Unfurnished Apartments

1993 FULL SIZED BRONCO. $4500 or best offer. Call 601529-4770 or 601-618-7735. 1996 BUICK PARK AVENUE. $1800. 601-4975382. 1996 NISSAN MAXIMA. $1800. 601-497-5382. 1998 MERCURY LESABRE, selling body. Green. $650. Call 601-218-1051. 2000 TOYOTA AVALON XLS. Clean, one owner, great for student. 84,000 miles. $10,995. 601-400-7292 VOLVO S-40. 2000 $5,995. Call Vicksburg Toyota at 601-636-2855. 2008 HONDA ACCORD LXP. Stock #600181TA. $17,995. Call Vicksburg Toyota at 601-636-2855. 2008 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5S Coupe. $16,995. Call Vicksburg Toyota at 601636-2855. 2008 TOYOTA PRIUS. Stock# 600135A. $16,995. Call Vicksburg Toyota at 601-636-2855. CHEVROLET 2009 COBALT LT. $13,995. Call Vicksburg Toyota at 601636-2855. CHEVROLET 2009 COBALT LT. $13,995. Call Vicksburg Toyota at 601636-2855. BOTTOM LINE AUTO SALES We finance! Corner of Fisher Ferry Road and Jeff Davis Road. 601-529-1195.

GOOD Credit BAD Credit NO Credit Gary has cars, Trucks SUV's for everyone Regardless of Credit Gary's Cars For Less 3524 Hwy 61 S 601-883-9995 Get Pre-Approved www.garyscfl.com HYUNDAI PARTS sale. 601-497-5382.

for

29. Unfurnished Apartments

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

AUDUBON PLACE

Bigriverhomes.com 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

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

415-3333 • 638-1102 • 636-1455

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

REAL ESTATE, INC

JIM HOBSON

REALTOR®•BUILDER•APPRAISER

601-636-0502 4022 HIGHWAY 27. Owner financing, 15 percent down. 3 bedroom, 2 bath new home. Ward Real Estate 601-6346898.

AND PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD TODAY.

29. Unfurnished Apartments

CALL 601-636-SELL

SHAMROCK A PA RT M E N T S Be the first to live in one of our New Apartments! Available January 1st 2010

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

601-638-1102 * 601-415-3333

COME CHECK US OUT TODAY YOU’LL WANT TO MAKE YOUR HOME HERE Great Location, Hard-Working Staff

601-638-7831 • 201 Berryman Rd

SUPERIOR QUALITY, CUSTOM OAK CABINETS, EXTRA LARGE MASTER BEDROOM, & WASHER / DRYER HOOKUPS SAFE!!! ALL UNITS HAVE

MAGNOLIA MANOR APARTMENTS FOR ELDERLY & DISABLED CITIZENS! • Rent Based On Income

AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM

SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT

3515 MANOR DRIVE VICKSBURG, MS

Toll Free 1-866-238-8861

601-661-0765 • 601-415-3333

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

PUT THE CLASSIFIEDS TO WORK FOR YOU!

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

Check our listings to find the help you need... •Contractors •Electricians •Roofers •Plumbers •Landscapers

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 • www.bienvilleapartments.com

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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

GeorgeCarr BU IC K • PON T IAC • CADI LL AC • GMC

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.