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The Marion County Sheriff’sOffice continues to investigate deathsin two different cases.

Joe Von Stringer, 55, was shot athis home on 1798 Highway 98 West.Sheriff Berkley Hall said they are stillcollecting evidence in the case, butsaid Stringer was probably shot with apistol, and was dead about four or fivehours before Sheriff’s Deputies

arrived on the scene.Arrested in connection with the

case is John David Smith, 19. Hallsaid investigators from the MCSO

along with special agents from theMississippi Bureau of Investigationsreceived a tip that Smith had a friendin Gainesville, and was possiblygoing to see him. Authorities calledthe Gainesville Police Department,notifying them Smith was drivingStringer’s 2006 Dodge truck. TheGainesville Police Department

arrested Smith when he arrived at thecity limits about two hours after theywere contacted. Smith will beextradited to Marion County fromGainesville where he will facecharges.

Stringer’s girlfriend and mother ofSmith, Mary Kimberly Smith, 37, of80 Stringer Loop, was arrested andcharged with accessory after the fact.She is being held in the MarionCounty Woman’s CorrectionalFacility without bond.

MCSO is also investigating thedeath of Steven Lamar Hobgood, 54,who was found dead at No.18 H Lanein Foxworth on Thursday.

The cause of his death isundetermined, as the sheriff’s officewaits for results to come back fromthe Mississippi Medical Examiner’sOffice. Hall said it is a good chanceHobgood was murdered, buttoxicology reports will confirm ordeny that cause of death.

Hobgood was recovering from an

incident where his brother, KennethHobgood, 51, beat him with amicrophone stand and a few otheritems.

“He beat him severely, causingtrauma to the head,” said MarionCounty Sheriff Berkley Hall.“Kenneth was arrested for domesticaggravated assault, because he beathim with more than his hands or feet.”

Kenneth Hobgood is still beingheld in the Marion/WalthallCorrectional facility.

Columbia High Schooland East Marion studentsparticipated in mockelections during the recentelection season and wereeager to share their thoughtsabout the historic presidentialelection.

In Rob Knight’s seniorAmerican Government classat Columbia High Schooltwo of the almost 20 studentswere old enough to vote forthe first time.

One of those students,Tyler Trippe said that he feltthat he had taken part insomething very special. “Itwas the first AfricanAmerican candidate and myfirst time to vote. Differentpeople were trying to get meto vote different ways. I hadto watch the debates and pay

attention to make mydecision,” Trippe said.

“It definitely changed theoutlook of young AfricanAmericans,” said ChanceMontgomery. “It made usbelieve we can do more. Itgives us more hope.”

Jeremy Evans said, “Manymore young people paidattention and the youngvoters made the difference inthis election, I think. Nowyoung African Americanscan see that they really cando something like that.Anybody can do it. Before itwas like a dream, but now it’sreal.”

According to LenessaFisher, the only female in theclass willing to make astatement, this election wasspecial for two reasons. “Itwas pretty historical, the firstAfrican American and awoman on the ticket,” Fisher

Facing an increased costof garbage collection, theCity of Columbia will raisefees by a $1 per month forhouseholds and businesses.

“We had 273 tons ofgarbage last month,” saidMayor Harold Bryant. “Weare falling behind on garbagecollections.”

It costs the city from

$12,000 to $15,000 permonth just to have the wastecarried out of the city, and thecollection fees don’t coverthe expense. The city also hasthe cost of salaries, fuel,maintenance and otherrelated expenses.

On Tuesday, Nov. 4 boardmeeting, Ricky Coulter ofFarm Bureau approached theboard about his bill from theColumbia Exposition Centerfor the Farm Safety Days.Farm Bureau sponsored two

days of safety instruction onfarm equipment, horses, theinternet and several otheritems to fifth graders inMarion County. Coulter saidthey have been paying $500each year, but his bill thisyear was more than $1,200.Coulter said he wasn’tnotified of a price change.

The board voted to chargeFarm Bureau $500 for thistime, but will make a contractfor the next time so thecharges will be understood.

Municipal City CourtClerk Pearlee Magee askedthe board to move HollyMcGraw, a worker in thecourt, from part-time status tofulltime status. The boardtook it under advisement.

Fire Chief Larry Ratliffsaid he was short two men inthe fire department, andasked the board to hire ScottCoulter as a new fireman.The board votedunanimously to hire him.Ratliff also asked the board’s

approval to sponsor FirstResponder training, becausethey have eight firemen whoneed the training. The classeswill be open to otherfirefighters and firstresponders who need thetraining as well.

The Board of Aldermenvoted to resend theretroactive pay raise for cityemployees. The boardapproved a cost of living payincrease, but it was illegal to

See ‘Garbage,’ Page 9A

See ‘Obama,’ Page 9A

By Don HillEditor

MCSO investigates weekend murder

HONORING OUR VETERANS

By Lori WattsStaff Writer

Youth reactto Obama’s

election

By Don HillEditor

Columbia raising garbage collection fees

Marion County holdsVeterans’ Day Service

Tuesday, Marion County honored theVeterans who lost their lives overseasduring a ceremony at the Marion CountyCourthouse. Avon and Catherine McCraw,parents of the most recent casualty, arejoined with Sgt. Nicholas Campo of theArmy National Guard in laying a wreath tohonor United States Army Private First-Class Chris McCraw, who lost life duringcombat in Iraq. At right, the Army NationalGuard Color Guard rescues the flags afterhigh winds blew one down. Judge VirginiaCarlton of the Mississippi Court ofAppeals was the master of ceremoniesand Columbia High Show Choir andColumbia Elementary School ChoraleChorus sang patriotic songs and theNational Anthem. Judge Sebe Dale, Jr. wasthe keynote speaker, Mike Bass playedTaps and Jerron Carney gave theinvocation and benediction. See page 5Afor more photos. photos by Don Hill

Members of the mock election committee at EastMarion included Lane Ramshur, Janea Burton, AneshaHandshaw, Jabari Hendricks, T. J. Echols, DimetrissGriffin and Corneshia Hicks. photo by Lori Watts

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“For the wages ofsin is death, butthe gift of God iseternal life inChrist Jesus ourLord.”— Romans 6:23

Over 100 Columbiacitizens gathered Saturdaymorning at the courthouse toparticipate in the “Let’s GoWalking Down Main Street,”sponsored by Blue CrossBlue Shield of Mississippi incooperation with “Let’s GoWalking Mississippi.”

Main Street ColumbiaDirector Judy Griffithreported that the organizationgave away all 50 t-shirtsprovided locally by BCBSfor the statewide campaign inwhich 50 Main Streetorganizations from across thestate participated.

The group began the walk,along the approximately onemile route, at 9 a.m. TheColumbia High School Banddrumline helped the walkersget started with a livelycadence. Marion CountyMiss Hospitality MariMargaret Phillips, MarionCounty Junior Miss AnnaMorris and the CHS Mascot,Bailey Montgomery, alsotook the lead.

“We were thrilled to havethe drumline, mascot andMarion County MissHospitality and Junior Missleading the way,” Griffithsaid. “I am very pleased withthe turnout. This is a greatsuccess,” she said.

At 4 p.m. other activitiessponsored by the Main Streetorganization got under wayin the parking lot next door toHeritage Jewelry on MainStreet.

Scores of people attendedthe Pet High Fashion StyleShow which preceded theCow Paddy Bingo fundraising event. Ken Knopp ofEdward Jones served as theemcee. Winners of the petshow were Yorkie “LillieMcDaniel,” owned by JadeMcDaniel, in the femaledivision, and CamilleBreland’s black lab “Blue” inthe male division.

Julie and Dennis Adamsof Town and Country Feedand Seed provided the cattlefencing and the cows for theBingo event. Katie Lowerywon the Cow Paddy jackpotwith the number 16 ticket andJerry Frasier won the second

place consolation prize.Griffith reported that the

ticket sales for the bingo hadgreat success again this yearwith 495 of the 500 ticketsavailable being sold beforethe beginning of the contest.

Erin and Tim Irwin ledspectators in line dancinglessons during the activities.John Sabine of S & SAudio/Hi-Fi Cruisinprovided the sound systemand Len Cooke of FirstSouthern Bank provided thehay to lend a barn-like

atmosphere to the outdoorvenue.

The Saturday activitieswere held in conjunctionwith the annual HolidayOpen Houses by many areamerchants that began onFriday evening andcontinued during the day onSaturday.

Griffith said thebusinesses participating inthe Friday night OpenHouses were Renaissance, S& S Audio, Polished Looks atMerle Norman, Say It With

Flowers, Sew Elegant, OnceUpon a Time, Dazzle,Carney’s Florist, Main StreetFrames and Gifts, Swank andTreasures Unlimited.

Tina May of PolishedLooks at Merle Normanreported that her Fridayevening was a huge success.“I had record turn-out andgreat sales,” May said.

Laura Ryals of MainStreet Frames and Giftsreported success also. “Wenot only had lots of shoppersand browsers but buyers.

Saturday was equally asbusy,” Ryals said.

Treasures Unlimitedowner Carol Jean Myers saidthat she had a good turn-out,too. “Especially consideringall the ballgames that weregoing on,” Myers said.

The next scheduled eventsponsored by Main StreetColumbia will beCandlelight, Carols andClaus and the Lighting of theTrees on the courthouse lawnon Friday, Dec. 5.

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Erin Irwin teaches the “electric slide” to a group ofColumbia citizens during the Main Street festivitiesSaturday.

Marion County Junior Miss Anna Morris, MissHospitality Mari Phillips and the Columbia HighWildcat mascot, followed closely by the CHS drumlinelead the “Let's Go Walking Down Main Street”participants Saturday morning.

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JAIL DOCKET(Editor’s Note: Information printed in the “Jail Docket”column is solely the responsibility of the Marion CountySheriff’s Department, the Columbia Police Department andother law enforcement agencies listed below. Please reportany errors to the arresting agency, which will provide anycorrections needed to The Columbian-Progress.)

Justin Pierce, 22, 2147 Society Hill Road arrested byMDOC charged with ISP violation.

Jason Anthony Cox, 31, 3200 Hwy 13 South, arrested byMCSO charged with contempt, trespassing, disturbing thepeace, DUS for DUI and no proof of Insurance.

Lee T. Henry, 58, 1109 Erne Avenue, arrested by MHPcharged with DUI lst.

Angela Quinn, 28, 1151 Hwy 135, arrested by CPD chargedwith simple assault.

Amanda Fransen,, 28, 1107 Gill Street, arrested by CPDcharged with domestic simple assault.

Robert M. Robbins, 24 27639 Hwy 53 arrested by MCSOcharged with Investigation.

Jackie Holmes, 54, 32 Indian Creek Lane arrested byMCSO charged with court fines

Shawanda Collins, 23, 330 Jones Road arrested by MCSOcharged with GJI Bad Check law violation (misd).

Raymond B. Davis, 31, 437 Progress Road, arrested byMCSO charged with contempt warrant.

Misty Dawn Roberts, 1042 Main Street arrested by MCSOcharged with GJI burglary of a building other than adwelling.

John Walker, 25, 69 Percy Dillon Road arrested by MCSOcharged with hold for investigation.

Cory Smith Jr., 47, 31 Lovie Brown Road, arrested byMCSO charged with felony taking away a motor vehicle.

Russell McKelphin, 20, 235 Darban Road, arrested byMCSO charged with probation violation.

Geisha Santa Robinson, 18, 367 Lampton Hilltop Road,arrested by MCSO charged with GJI agg. assault.

Corey Walker, 20 579 E. Bayliss Chapel Road, arrested byMCSO charged with Petit larceny and telephoneharrassment.

Lance Alexander, 651 Hwy 589 Apt. 1, arrested by MCSOcharged with contempt, telephone harassment.

Antonoio Magee, 27, 117 Tom Lewis Road, arrested byMCSO charged with probation violation.

Jean P. Jeanfreau, 23, 606 Dale Street, arrested by MDOCcharged with probation violation.

Lawrance Pittman, 51 709 D Street, arrested by CPDcharged with public drunk.

Sherry Lynn Jackson, 40, 34 New Hope arrested by MCSOcharged with domestic simple assault.

Clara MeCum, 54, 352 Merge Avenue arrested by MCSOcharged with bad check.

Natasha Annette Cook, 26, 24 Luthers Road Lot 1, arrestedby MCSO charged with community service.

Anthony Douglas Taylor, 20, 510 Dale Street arrested byCPD charged with public drunk.

Colby Blansett, 19, 406 Bay Avenue arrested by CPDcharged with disorderly conduct

Gregory Wade Lohner, 51, 747 Stuckey Road arrested byCPD charged with DUI, failure to dim.

Richard Dewayne Dearman, 24, 696 Vempqua Roadarrested by CPD charged with public drunk.

James Richard Lowery, 46, 368 Gates Road arrested byMCSO charged with domestic aggravated.

Joe Carroll McNeese, 47, 873 New Union Road arrested byMCSO charged with contempt (active warrant)

Richard Lowery, 61, 645 Dean Griner Drive., arrested byMCSO charged with public drunk.

Benny Ray Alexander, 56, 130 Lampton Hilltop Road,arrested by MCSO charged with DUI 3rd Felony R/T.

Becky Wallace, 51, 263 Jones Road, arrested by MCSOcharged with joy- riding warrant.

Nathaniel Dillon, 46, 1519 Johnson St. arrested by CPDcharged with simple assault simple domestic, disorderlyconduct.

Vincent Martin, 25, 44 Hattie Lane arrested by MCSOcharged with GJI fleeing and eluding a law enforcementofficer on a motor vehicle.

Michael W. Smith, 50, 593 St. Paul Road arrested byMCSO charged with poss. of marijuana.

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To the voters of District Four in Marion County:I Frank R. Prisk, my wife Kathy and my family would like toexpress our sincere thanks for the support that you gave meon November 4th.

We now ask that you once again show this support onTuesday, November 18th.As a poll manager, I have taken all the training offered,including the operating procedures of our voting machines.As a candidate, I was invited to watch the Logic andAccuracy testing of the voting machines and did so tocontinue to learn about the process of preparing theequipment for an election. I am familiar with computers andam confident that I can quickly learn the Statewide ElectionManagement System database that is used for maintainingvoter information accurately and the creating of the electiondatabase.All Beat Four precincts will be open on Tuesday, November18th. Again, thank you for your vote and support.

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OPINION & EDITORIAL4A

A historical perspective for Veterans’ Day

The Declaration of Independence

Very early in life, I was interested in newspapers. Istarted delivering “Hope Star” when I was only 13years old, in Hope, Ark. After two years, thenewspaper gave me the job of addressing thenewspapers which would be delivered by mail. A fewyears later I was running the printing press andoperating the presses to print circulars, letter heads,and envelopes.

During my last three years in high school I did myclass work in the mornings and in the afternoons andevenings I worked at the newspaper office.

After graduating from high school, I joined theU.S. Army. The U.S. government had decided that allqualified young men would have to serve at least twoyears in some branch of the Armed Services so thatour nation would always be ready if we ever wereattacked by a foreign nation. I was ready to “do mytime” and then get back to my main interest ofworking for newspapers.

After being inducted into the Army at CorpusChristi, Texas, I was put on a troop train and sent toEl Paso, Texas to take eight weeks of basic training.The first thing that happened after taking all kinds ofmedical shots, we were given tests to learn our“thinking ability.” After about five weeks of training,I was offered the opportunity to go to “officers’training school” and after lots of tests and interviewsby officers; I was selected to go to Ft. Benning, GA.,to train as an officer.

After we finished basic training, I was notified thatit would be at least six months before there would beany openings at Ft. Benning. I would have to remainat Ft. Bliss (in El Paso, TX) and “help give basictraining to at least three more groups of soldiers.”That would be like “me” taking basic training threemore times. I certainly didn’t want that. I went toheadquarters and said, “Forget about me going toofficers’ training, just send me overseas.”

I was shipped to San Francisco, put on a troop shipand 13 days later all of us on the ship were unloadedat Yokohoma, Japan. About a week later, I wasassigned to Headquarters Troop, 5th CalvaryRegiment of 1st Calvary Division. Fifth Calvary wasa historic regiment, dating back as far as the CivilWar. The Regimental Colors has 21 Battle Flags ontop of the Colors.

After a few months I was assigned as the chiefclerk serving the Adjutant, the Asst. Commander, andthe Commander. The work was very interesting. Themain work for the U.S. soldiers there was to see thatthe Japanese destroyed their ammunition, explosivesand weapons. There was a lot of work to be done.

One of the most interesting things was what wascalled a “victory parade.” The “victory” was that theJapanese government was now made up of civiliansinstead of military personnel. The parade was held inTokyo. Gen. Douglas MacArthur and his staff were infront of the U.S. military headquarters, and just acrossthe wide street was the home of the JapaneseEmperor. I had been chosen as one of the “color

guards” for the 5th Calvary Regiment so I carried theU.S. flag. While all those carrying “regimentalcolors” saluted Gen. MacArthur and his officers, butMacArthur and his staff saluted the U.S. flag.

Some months later, it was time for me to go home.The Regimental officers tried to encourage me to “re-enlist”. They promised me a promotion every year forseveral years. They promised to make me the“Sergeant-Major” which is the top enlisted man in thewhole regiment, but that didn’t appeal to me. I wantedto get back home and produce newspapers. I hadserved in 1946, 1947 and part of 1948,

That was one of the best decisions I had ever made.Just a few years later the U.S. military was involvedin war in Korea. Toward the later years of that war,Gen. MacArthur sent the First Calvary division(including the Fifth Calvary Regiment) behind theNorth Korean lines in “gliders”. You can go in, ingliders, BUT you can’t come out. At the same time,the Chinese Army was going in to help North Korea.Many, many Cavalrymen died on frozen hills inNorth Korea.

After I was discharged in Seattle, Wash., I went toGrenada because that is where my parents lived atthat time. After a few weeks, I went to Nashville, TN.,to attend Southern School of Printing. I wanted tolearn to set type on a Linotype machine. After Ifinished, I was offered a typesetting job at VicksburgMorning News, Vicksburg, MS. I was in Vicksburgjust a few weeks, but it was bad working hours andbad people as co-workers. So I started looking foranother job.

Lester Williams, owner and manager of TheColumbian-Progress, offered me a job setting type. Itwas a fine job. In just a few months, I met awonderful girl that became my wife. And so, MarionCounty became my home.

After the death of Lester Williams, about 1975,The Columbian-Progress had four managers thatfollowed Mr. Williams - Bud Bullock, Owen Lusk,John Emmerich and last, and the best, was KenPrillhart.

During that time I advanced from type-setter toproduction manager, and during my last 13 ½ years, Iwrote an editorial column weekly in the weekendedition.

I worked a total of 47 years at The Columbian-Progress. For those of you who do not know, LesterWilliams started The Columbian-Progress in 1936.He had bought “The Columbian” and the “MarionCounty Progress.” That is why for many years thenewspaper was called “The Columbian Progress.”For a while, the weekend edition was called “SundayMirror.”

I liked my job so well at “The ColumbianProgress” that I stayed with the job until I was 68years old. I retired in March, 1996.

Jimmy Cox is a local citizen, retired from theColumbian-Progress and a veteran.

What is the Declaration of Independence and its significance in thehistory of our nation? Thomas Jefferson wrote this manuscriptexplaining why it was written. The Declaration of Independence,elucidating the need of freedom from Great Britain, is a historical, lifeshifting article that granted our nation its sovereignty that it has in thepresent day.

To begin with, the history of how the Declaration of Independencewas formed is very appealing. It all embarked when the early Englishsettlers began to settle in the New Land. The Proclamation of 1763,which barred all settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains, startedit all. When the French and Indian War between the Indian and thecolonists commenced, Great Britain aided the colonists, which left theBritons in debt. Great Britain wanted to pay these debts off and figuredthat the colonists would facilitate them in doing so since the debt wascaused by them. When the Americans repudiated, the British imposedthe Sugar Act, which put a three-cent tax on foreign refined sugar,raising the taxes on indigo, coffee, and certain brands of wine. This taxaffected only part of the population but all refused. After many othertaxes, such as the Currency Act; the Stamp Act; and the Quartering Act,Great Britain became ill due to the fact that the colonists still refused toreimburse them of the Britons’ loss during the French and Indian War.

After eleven years, Great Britain began to try and take control of thecolonies. That is when the conventions of various colonies began tocome together, forming the Stamp Act Congress; Committee ofCorrespondence; First Continental Congress; and the SecondContinental Congress. All of these committees wanted to thwart theBritish actions. This led to the American Revolution. The Britisheventually began to declare war on the colonies, bombarding Lexingtonand Concord, the places they thought had the colonies’ weapons. TheSecond Continental Congress eventually grew tired of the bickeringwith the Britons and decided tp come up with the Olive Branch Petition,which expressed hope for reconciliation with the Britons. The King ofEngland refused to even glimpse at the formal request of the committeeand issued a public statement declaring the Americans to be in an openstate of rebellion. France offered to help the Americans in the fight.

On June 7, 1776, a Virginian delegate imparted a resolution thatcalled for the Americans to declare its independence from Great Britain.The Congress appointed a committee to draft a declaration ofindependence. On June 11, Thomas Jefferson was chosen by thecommittee to draft the first declaration, which he completed in just oneday. Only seventeen days later, on June 28, 1776, Jefferson’s declarationwas presented to the Congress; it was formally endorsed on July 4,1776.

The Declaration of Independence is the most imperative, principaland significant of all American documents. It justifies the AmericanRevolution presented to the world. After stating its purposes, itemphasizes the underlying American form of government; then itcontinues to indict the actions of George III and his idea of absolutetyranny over the colonies. It states that the colonial patience hadachieved naught; therefore, the colonies acquire the knowledge that theywould be forced to assert independence.

Why is this important to our country? Due to the fact that we havegained our independence, we are now sovereign and are eligible tocreate our own form of government. Under the control of Great Britain,our country would not be what it is today. With life, liberty, and thepursuit of happiness, we were qualified to abolish the form ofgovernment that attempted to destroy our inalienable rights, which wasGreat Britain. The Declaration of Independence permits our nation to beindependent. With our freedom we are capable of securing our land, ourrealm, and our lives. Most importantly, we are entitled to a life worthliving, and our country’s soldiers, who have died, suffered, andsacrificed their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor shows that our mothercountry deserves its independence regardless of the grievances currentlysurrounding us.

Tanesha Barnes is a junior at Columbia High School. The Veterans’ DayEssay Contest was hosted by the Golden Acres Garden Club.

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GUEST COLUMN by Jimmy Cox

May the flag of freedom never fallI believe in the United States of America as a

government of the people, by the people, for thepeople; whose just powers are derived from theconsent of the governed, a democracy in a republic, asovereign Nation of many sovereign States; a perfectunion, one and inseparable; established upon thoseprinciples of freedom, equality, justice, and humanityfor which American patriots sacrificed their lives andfortunes. I therefore believe it is my duty to mycountry to love it, to support its Constitution, to obeyits laws, to respect its flag, and to defend it against allenemies.

The American’s Creed was written in 1917 byWilliam Tyler Page and was accepted by the UnitedStates House of Representatives on April 3, 1918.Like most of the historical instruments of policy andlaw utilized by our country, this creed for the peoplestands the test of time through its continued relevancyto our present day.

On Tuesday, Marion County celebrated Veterans’Day with a ceremony on the front Courthouse lawn. Iguess I shouldn’t have been surprised at the emotionalclimate of the event. Our nation seems to be battlingnot just on foreign soils under conditions of war, butin our own homeland for stability, unity and change.The presence of Cathy and Avon McCraw whosesacrifice of their beloved son, SPC. ChristopherMcCraw who died in service of this country, is feltnot only within their family but by our community,and their sorrow resonated on this special day ofremembrance. But I think keynote speaker, SebeDale, Jr. best expressed the sentiments felt by all inhis poignant tribute to our veterans. Dale himself wasmoved to tears while conveying love for this countryand honor for those who have served.

I felt privileged at the ceremony to be able to standnext to my dad who is a Vietnam Veteran. I couldn’thelp but think of the children that were left without amom or a dad when their soldier-parent didn’t comehome from a war. I know that my dad’s time ofservice in Vietnam changed his life by what he sawand what he experienced. I often wonder if ourveterans know that what they saw and what theyexperienced when fighting for freedom anddemocracy changed not just their lives, but the livesof many generations that follow after them as well.

As a nation, how do we repay the labor andsacrifice of those men and women who have servedour country? Will we ever truly be able tocomprehend the courage, the tenacity, the integrityand the sheer willpower that it takes to willingly walk

towards danger andbattle? What can we do toshow our admiration andappreciation?

Dale, in his speech onTuesday, called for arecommitment to theAmerican’s Creed. Livingour lives in accordancewith the requirements andresponsibilities it setsforth will allow us toshow honor and respectfor our veterans, not juston Veterans’ Day buteveryday.

There was a moment in the ceremony Tuesday thatbrought home a reflective message. The spectators satin their chairs and onlookers peered in from aroundthe courthouse lawn, on the calm, serene day. For justa few moments the sun that had been warming thearea was covered by clouds, and a heavy wind sweptin causing the flags that had been displayed near thefront to whip the faces of those at the podium. Beforethe situation could be corrected, a heavy whoosh ofwind powered into the American flag knocking it tothe ground.

You could almost feel the instantaneous gasp of thecrowd as they recognized the symbolism of oursacred banner cast to the concrete.

But no sooner had the flag been toppled than it wasre-hoisted by Sgt. Nicholas Campo of the MississippiNational Guard who was assisting with the ceremonyand happened to be close by.

Seeing a soldier in uniform raise a fallen flag,characterized the motives of so many veterans whohave symbolically raised the flag of freedom andliberty in areas where the concepts Americans standfor, don’t exist. It represented a love of country sogreat that no winds of resistance could interfere withor diminish its high place of distinguish. It embodiedthe American’s creed which although it wasestablished almost a century ago, still stands as theguideline for patriotism in our nation.

Our flag, our nation, our soldiers, our veterans. Wehave so much to be thankful for. So to our veterans,on this day and every day, we salute you!

Julie Johnson is the publisher of the Columbian-Progress. She can be reached atjuliejohnson@columbianprogress.com

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Sgt. Nicholas Campo of the Army National Guard talks with Avon and Catherine McCraw after they laid thewreath to honor Private Christopher McCraw, who was killed in battle in Iraq.

From left, Judge Virginia Carlton of the Mississippi Court of Appeals opened and introduced speakers,Mississippi District 99 Representative Bill Piggott led the Pledge of Allegiance and Circuit Court Judge SebeDale, Jr. was the keynote speaker.

Above, the Columbia High School Show Choir sang the National Anthem and special patriotic music, andbelow left, the Columbia Elementary School Choir sang a tribute to the armed forces. Below right, Sgt.Nicholas Campo congratulates essay contest winner Tanesha Barnes.

Above, MikeBass playsTaps toconclude theprogram, andat right, DaisySmith and hergranddaughterSarah NicoleSmith pledgeallegiance tothe flag.

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COLUMBIA GET FIRST ROUND PLAYOFF WIN

East Marion opened the first round of Class2A playoffs taming the War Dogs of HindsAHS, bringing home a 57-40 victory.

Congratulations. This earns the Eagles theright to host the No. 1 2A team in the state,Taylorsville.

“We have to bring our ‘A’ game,” said EastMarion head coach Randy Roberts. “We willhave to play our best ball game.”

The Tartars are 11-0, and they come off a 31-13 opening round win over Newton. They areaveraging more than 33 points per game as theypresent an aerial attack. Bassfield, in thesecond game of the year, held Taylorsville totheir lowest offensive output at 15 points.

“They have three receivers taller thananybody we got and a quarterback taller thananybody we got,” Roberts said. “They areawesome.”

Offense was the name of the game Fridaynight, as Hinds and East Marion combined foralmost 100 points.

“The offense came alive, the running backsran hard,” Roberts said. “Xavier Grindle putthe team on his shoulder and carried usthrough.”

Grindle, a freshman, carried the ball 35times for 331 yards with four touchdowns andone two-point conversion. That was only halfof the offense, as the Eagles piled up 600 yards.Grindle, Gabriel Thomas, Jarvis Franklin,Jamal Allen and Shaun Oliver combined torack up 426 rushing yards. Oliver hit 1 of14passes for 173 yards, while Leonard Johnsonthrew one pass for 16 yards, a touchdown toAyrion Taylor.

“Oliver shown a lot of poise in the pocketand was our coach on the field,” Roberts said.“But we have to give a lot of credit to ourunsung heroes, the offensive linemen.”

Across the front are senior tackle T .J.Echoles and little brother, junior Adrine Echols,junior guards Akell Handshaw and JamieBarnes and junior center Martinez Gutter.

“I know at the beginning of the year, weweren’t a very good ball team,” Roberts said.“But they got better each week and it is startingto show.

Johnson was the leading receiver, catchingfour for 69 yards and a touchdown.

“Our defense played pretty good ball, butour special teams is what is broke right now,”said head coach Randy Roberts.

The defense limited the War Dogs to 241yards as special team play, like a 70-yardkickoff return, kept Hinds in the ballgame.Ricky Willis and Trey Oliver each had 11tackles, Anthony Barnes, Thomas and DeAndreWatts each made eight tackles. Kevin Russellmade a fumble recovery and Grindle had aninterception.

Scoring summary:EM 14 15 6 22 - 57HAHS 14 6 12 8 - 40EM - Leonard Johnson 16 pass to Ayrion

Taylor (Ayrion Taylor kick); HAHS - Darius Newton 10 run (kick failed); EM - Johnson 45 pass from Shawn Oliver

(Taylor kick);HAHS - Keeslee Stewart 76 run (Newton

run); EM - Grindle 30 run (Taylor kick); EM - Grindle 1 run (Ricky Willis pass from

Oliver); HAHS - Stewart 1 run (kick failed); HAHS - Newton 6 run (kick failed); EM - Gabriel Thomas 5 run (kick failed); EM - Jamal Allen 14 fumble recovery

(Oliver run); HAHS - Stewart 62 run (Stewart run)EM - Grindle 25 run (kick failed); EM - Grindle 3 run (Grindle run); HAHS - Newton 70 KO return (run failed);

Derrick Bourne scored two second halftouchdowns and Will Phillips kicked a 21-yard field goal as Columbia beat CrystalSprings 18-8 in the first round of the Class3A playoffs.

Friday, the Wildcats continue withsecond-round play as they travel toMorton Mississippi to take the South PikeEagles. The Eagles, 6-3, opened theplayoffs with a 21-6 win over Morton.

“They are a good team, they have a lotof tradition,” said CHS head coach DougNorris. “They are athletic and they playhard.”

Norris said they need to continue thegood play that has earned the team fourwins in a row and a 9-2 record.

“We don’t want to turn the ball overand play hard,” Norris said. “We want tofinish right; we don’t want this to end yet.”

Against Crystal Springs, the first halfended scoreless.

“We stopped ourselves,” Norris said.“We made mistake after mistake. Weshould have had 21 first-half points. Idon’t think it was the lack of focus, we justmade mistakes.”

The Wildcats were forced to punt theirfirst two possessions, but on the third time,

they mounted a drive from their 35-yardline to the Tigers’ 2-yard line. A big lossfirst down and a stiff defense force a fieldgoal, but the attempt hit the cross bar andbounced away.

The next possession ended in aninterception and the Wildcats last chanceat scoring took them to the 16-yard line,

where they threw four incomplete passes.“Crystal Springs came out and played

hard,” Norris said. “I was impressed withthem.”

On defense, the Wildcats stopped theTigers four times, forcing two punt,stopping a fake punt and getting a fumblerecovery.

By Don HillEditor

EM wins high-scoring game

Eagles take onTarters Friday

By Don HillEditor

Wildcats play at South Pike Friday

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Sidney Riley, 18, plowed through the Crystal Springs defense for 170 yards. photos by Don Hill

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The defense did a great job,” Norris said.“There only score was on a hook-and-lateral.It was a battle to the end. All year, thedefense kept us going, and they did again.”

Norris said several defensive playersstepped up that game.

“Senior Trey King made some big plays atlinebacker,” Norris said. “And linebackerLionel Galloway is almost always there.Mario Warren did a good job.”

Norris also cited the play of Ralph Brownand Zack Moses

In the second half, CHS forced a couple ofpunts and punted once themselves beforethey made a change in the scoreboard. TheWildcats put together a 62-yard drive scoringin just five plays. CHS got, big plays fromRiley, Jeffery Peters, Jeremy Peters, ScottieWoodson and Derrick Bourne, who cappedthe drive with a 4-yard touchdown run.Phillips hit the point-after-attempt for the 7-0score.

CHS’s next drive ended in an interception,and Crystal Spring, facing a third and five,scored on a trick play for a 59-yard score.

The Tigers threw for two-points and got it,giving them an 8-7 lead. That ended the thirdquarter, and CHS began the fourth byretaking the lead. On a four-play, 60-yarddrive, Bourne ran for a 12-yard touchdownand Woodson converted the two-pointconversion for a 15-8 advantage.

After forcing the Tigers to punt, theWildcats mounted an 11-play, 61-yardscoring drive. They took the ball to the 10-yard line, and Phillips was able to convert ona 21-yard field goal for the final 18-8 score.

“I was proud of my kids, they didn’t giveup,” Norris said.

The Wildcats piled up 355 yards ofoffense and 17 first down as Sydney Rileyhad 170 yards on 22 carries.

“He has been a horse all year,” Norrissaid. “The players rally around him, theyrespect him.”

Jaquaa Peters caught two footballs for 48yards as Jeremy Peters completed five for 79yards, but had two picks. The Wildcatsrecorded 10 plays over 10 yards, the longesta 42-yard Riley run.

Columbia High School opened thebasketball season with the ColumbiaTip-Off Tournament, and the host teamsswept the competition.

The Wildcats and Lady Wildcatsboth sweep Bassfield, Tylertown andPrentiss.

Head coach Tony Woody said he hada chance to play all 15 girls each game,and they played well.

“They did a good job of coming inand playing hard,” Woody said. “Nowwe can do a better job of shooting andball handling, but we will be all right.”

Nettie Lewis was the tournamentMVP, as she averaged almost 16 pointsper game. Audreanna Whalum andSkyla Wilks also made the All-Tournament team.

The Wildcats are coming off aseason that took them to the statechampionship game.

“They did a great job,” Woody said.“The team played well against Prentiss,but not against Tylertown. The team has

to learn to come to play every night,they must show they can play on aconsistent level.”

Against Bassfield, the Wildcats weredown 27-18 at halftime but bouncedback in the second half.

“We did a poor job of responding towhat they were doing in the first half,”Woody said. “But we were moreaggressive and more determined in thesecond half and pulled it out.”

BoysColumbia 13 5 23 21 - 62 Bassfield 12 15 14 16 - 57 Columbia - Nick Magee 28,

Donavan Newton 12, Damon Dillon 8,Marques Garner 6, Tra Nelson 5, CoreyNewton 3. Bassfield, John Walker, 24.

Columbia 14 23 14 18 - 69 Tylertown 9 14 18 6 - 47Columbia (NA). Tylertown Damion

Magee 20, Clayton Conerly 17Columbia 21 25 25 9 - 80 Prentiss 9 9 12 18 - 48 Columbia - Marques Garner 21,

Donavan Newton 20, Nick Magee 12,Tra Nelson 10, Corey Newton 6, DavidOsgood 4, Damon Dillon 3, DemantaThompson 2, Jasper Mikel 2. Prentiss -

Kendrick Maye 17. GirlsColumbia 20 18 17 11 - 66 Bassfield 8 12 7 9 - 36 Columbia - Nettie Lewis 14, Jasmine

Jefferson 12, Lauren Aikens 8, JanessaReynolds 6, Kayln McNabb 5, Kim Lee5, Mikel Taylor 4, Keandria Young 2,Candess Lee 2, Skyla Wilks 1.Bassfield Jalisa Williams 8, StarlaDaggan 8

Columbia 18 18 11 8 - 55 Tylertown 7 7 10 9 - 33 Columbia, Nettie Lewis 12, Skyla

Wilks 9, Kayln McNabb 7, Kim Lee 5,Janessa Reynolds 3, Mikel Taylor 3,Keandria Young 3, Lauren Aikens 2,Jasmine Jefferson 2, Candess Lee 2,DeDe Strickland 1. TylertownAppressia Sims 8.

Columbia 21 13 19 17 - 70 Prentiss 6 9 17 12 - 44 Columbia, Nettie Lewis 21, Lauren

Aikens 9, Janessa Reynolds 8, JasmineJefferson 6, Mikel Taylor 5, CandessLee 4, Kayln McNabb 4, Skyla Wilks 4,Kim Lee 3, Keandria Young 2. Prentiss,Latesha Barnes 7, QuMekia Williams 7.

The Lady Eagles of East Marion opened thebasketball season at the Biloxi Tournament,taking two wins.

They opened with Ocean Springs, however,and suffered a 57-45 loss. Saturday their winstreak hit three as they defeated Laurel in thePetal tournament.

“Ocean Springs was a disappointing loss,”said head coach Calvin Brown. “We matched upwith them fine, we just didn’t defend too well.Their best player gave us 28, and we claim to bedefensive minded.”

The Lady Eagles bounced back to get twowins in the tournament.

“We still have a lot of areas for improvement,but we will take the wins,” Brown said.

All-Region player, junior Arnissa Gallowayhit just two points the first game, but came backto score 30 against Gulfport and 15 againstBiloxi. Senior Shantrice Peters hit 18 to leadEM in the Biloxi game and put in 17 againstOcean Springs but Quentessa Bullock led allscorers with 19. Peters also put in 15 points inthe comeback win over Gulfport, 11 coming inthe third quarter when she hit three 3-pointers.

For East Marion this season, Brown said theyare as good as they defend, letting the defensedictate the outcome of the game.

“We are going to be as good as our defense

allows us to be,” Brown said.The Eagles ended the first week at 3-1 as

they downed Laurel 49-36 in the PetalTournament.

East Marion, this time including the boys,returns to action this week in the West MarionTournament, and Tuesday they will hosts MountOlive.

East Marion 12 16 9 8 - 45Ocean Springs 6 21 17 13 - 57East Marion - Quentessa Bullock 19,

Shantrice Peters 17, Tyesha Christopher 3,Carnitra Lott 2, Arnissa Galloway 2, MayaToney 2.

East Marion 14 4 25 12 - 55 Gulfport 9 19 6 16 - 50 East Marion - Arnissa Galloway 30,

Shantrice Peters 15, Carnitra Lott 5, TyeshaChristopher 3, Alyssa Belton 2. GulfportRacheal Jones 12

East Marion 10 19 13 0 - 42Biloxi 11 6 8 6 - 31East Marion - Arnissa Galloway 15, Tyesha

Christopher 7, Shantrice Peters 6, Maya Toney6, Quentessa Bullock 4, Tiffany Ford 2, JualissaKnight 2.

East Marion -12 13 13 11 - 49 Laurel - 7 4 8 17 - 36East Marion, Shantrice Peters 18, Arnissa

Galloway 9, Tiffany Ford 7, Carnitra Lott 5,Quentessa Bullock 3, Tyesha Christopher 3,Maya Toney 2, Kamiesha Wilson 2. LaurelDestiny Henderson 16.

By Don HillEditor

By Don HillEditor

Boys and girls win Columbia Tip-Off Tournament

CHS basketball opens season undefeated

Lady Eagles start hoop season well

The Columbia Junior Varsity football team completed their season on October 20th with a 12-0 win over the BassfieldYellowjackets. The Wildcats scored on a 36-yard run by O’Derrick Coleman and a fumble recovery in the endzone byAaron Ellzey, which was set up by a run by John Silas. Defensively, the Wildcats were led by big plays from JeremyStubbs, Darius Quinn, Divian Nelson, Demetrius Porter and Devonta McCaleb. The Cats applied pressure and createdturnovers to the Jackets out of the endzone. The win capped an undefeated 6-0 season and a conferencechampionship for Columbia. Another notable accomplishment was that the Wildcat defense gave up zero points on theseason. “We are very proud of these kids and what they’ve accomplished this season,” said head coach PhelixShoemaker. “This accomplishment is really hard to achieve on any level. The kids just played hard every Monday night.Coach Greg Ellzey did a great job of fitting the offensive play calls to our personnel. Coach Rob Knight was outstandingin mixing up different stunt packages on defense. The kids had fun playing. It’s just been a really special season.”

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“Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of fleshand blood, He also himself likewise took part of the same;that through death He might destroy him that had thepower of death, that is, the devil.” (Heb.2:14). Jesus plainlytaught that He would be a prophet, king, savior, and highpriest, but we will study only verses that start with “I Am”.

“I am the Alpha and Omega, the first and the last.”(Rev. 1:11). Jesus was emphasizing His completeness anddivine nature. “Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisherof our faith, who for the joy that was set before Himendured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat downat the right hand of the throne of God”, (Heb. 12:2). On thecross Jesus shed His blood to make possible faith,forgiveness, and salvation. (Col. 1: 14).

“I am the bright and morning star.” (Rev. 22: 16). WhenJesus was born, the world was in darkness of ignorance andsin. Jesus came to bring light to people to improve their lives.Through His word Jesus brings light and hope to us who arein despair because of the great amount of sin in this presentworld. Hearing and obeying His word is necessary.

“I am the way, the truth, and the life.” (John 14:6). Hischurch-kingdom is spiritual, not earthly. Christ will continueto reign until resurrection day, and judgment. He will thendeliver His kingdom to the Father. (1 Cor. 15:24-27, 50-54).Those “in Christ”, make up the church-kingdom. (See Rom.6:3-6, 17-18).

“I am the bread of life” (John 6:35). Jesus provides uswith spiritual food - “receive with meekness the implantedword, which is able to save your souls.” (Jas. 1:21). As wepartake of the scriptures, we truly partake of Christ who is the“bread of life”. (Read also John 1:1-4).

“I am the true vine.” (John 15:4). Each Christian mustabide in Christ in order to bear spiritual fruit. If we are “inChrist”, we will bear the “fruit of the spirit” - whichincludes love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness,faithfulness. (Gal. 5:22).

“I am the good shepherd.” (John 10:11). Jesus gave Hisown life so His Flock could be saved from death by sin. If we“listen to the voice of the Good Shepherd and follow Him”,we can have eternal life. “Are you obeying the Word of theGood Shepherd?”

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Solomon Hollis said thateven though he was one yearshort of being able to vote hewas excited about the Obamacandidacy. “I was excited aboutObama and his being anAfrican American but more soabout the things he wants to dofor college students since I’ll bestarting college soon,” Hollissaid.

“I had been encouraging myfriends to vote for him,” saidHollis. “For my generation itchanged the way we look atthings. My little brothers willlearn about him being the firstAfrican American presidentand it will open doors for allminorities. You know, peoplealways tell you that you can beanything and now, nobody cantell you that you can’t.”

Members of the mockelection committee at EastMarion High School said thatthey learned a lot aboutelections through the process.All students who wanted tovote were required to fill out avoter registration prior toElection Day.

Alice Wilkinson,Mississippi Studies teacher andone of the mock electionorganizers, said that the pollswere run as authentically aspossible so that the “magic” ofElection Day could beconveyed to the students.

The national resultsprompted various insights fromthe committee members.

Jabari Hendricks, a

freshman on the committee,said that he thought Obama’svictory was a fulfillment ofMartin Luther King Jr.’s dreamfor the country.

Senior T.J. Echols said thatthe election of the first AfricanAmerican shows that ourcountry has grown from its pastand has taken a step forward.

Echols said, “Lots of youngblack men make excuses thatthey can’t do somethingbecause people hold them back.A lot of those excuses are gonenow. He showed that you cando what you put your mind to.”

Dimetriss Griffin, junior,

said “We made history. It wasall something really to watch.”

Griffin, Echols andHendricks agreed that theywould be watching to see ifObama follows through withactions that are good for thecountry. “We want to know ifthe change [Obama promised]is real,” Hendricks said.

“Can’t just say,” said Echols.“Got to do,” said Griffin,finishing the thought.

Another senior CorneshiaHicks said she felt that seeingan African American and awoman on the ticket changedsome of the ways black women

perceive their circumstances.“It gives hope to single mothersto do more for themselves andtheir children,” Hicks said.

All the students said theypaid more attention to thiselection than any before.

Lane Ramshur said shethought one positive outcomeof the election was that studentslearned more about electionsand the process. “They werewatching it for the historicvalue but in the meantime theylearned about the issues andwhat’s important to thecountry,” Ramshur said.

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make it retroactive to thebeginning of the fiscal year.

Scotty McDaniel wasrehired as the city auditor bya vote of 4-1. Cheryl Bournewas the lone dissenting vote.

The board discussed thecost of inmate housing as itincreased $10 each day, from$25 to $35 for each inmateMarion County holds forCPD. They talked aboutcutting cost in this area andwill notify the policedepartment about who theyarrest as opposed to issuingcitations. The board alsodiscussed about the use ofpurchase orders forms fromthe police department, andthey wanted to clarify who ischarge of making thepurchasing decisions.

The city voted to have afish fry for the employees onDec.16, and started to makeplans to attend theMississippi MunicipalLeague Conference Jan. 27through 29.

The board voted to giveemployees holidays on Nov.27 and 28 for Thanksgivingand Dec. 25 and 26 forChristmas. They will also getJan. 1 and 2 off for NewYear’s Day.

The board voted to put astreet light on the south sideof Middleton’s Furniture onMain Street, between thestore and the Marion CountyCourthouse. They alsoaccepted the high bid for aparcel of land betweensecond and Church Street.

On Monday, the boardmoved the meeting to 4 p.m.to hear from citysuperintendents duringnormal business hours.

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Precious McCorkle casts her vote in the Columbia HighSchool mock presidential election. photo by Lori Watts

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9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Homemade Baked Goods

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OBITUARIESCHARLES L. MCLEOD, JR.

Funeral services were held Monday, November 3, 2008,at 2 pm at the Hathorn Chapel for Charles L. McLeod, Jr.,57, of Foxworth, who died November 1, 2008. Intermentwas in the Foxworth Cemetery. Rev. Jay Carney officiated.He was preceded in death by parents, Charles L. McLeod,Sr., Loleda McNabb McLeod; brother, Ronald McLeod; andsister, Charlotte McLeod Thomas. He is survived by hiswife, Mary Joe McLeod of Foxworth; son, Michael McLeodof Foxworth; daughter, Dana Jo and Ginn of Kokomo; step-son, Michael Rayborn of Kokomo; step-daughters, Wandaand B.J. Johnson of Kokomo, Tonia and Wayne Rushing ofBaxterville, Lisa and Johnny Hibley, of Columbia; brothers,Eddie McLeod of Kokomo, David McLeod of Foxworth,Billy McLeod of Tn.; sisters, Fay Badon of Foxworth, NancyCox of Columbia, Brenda Zavoral of Foxworth; 14grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren and a number of niecesand nephews.

Hathorn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

ELLA FAYE HAMMOND Funeral services were held Saturday, November 1, at 1

p.m., in the St. James UMC for Ella Faye Hammond, 52, ofTylertown, who died October 28, at her home. Interment washeld in the church cemetery. Rev. Charles Tilman officiated.Visitation was held Saturday, November 1, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.,at church sanctuary.

Smith Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

LOIS N. DEARINGFuneral services were held Saturday, November 8, 2008

at 2 pm at graveside for Mrs. Lois N. Dearing, 86, of OceanSprings who died November 5, 2008 at her residence.Interment was in the Woodlawn Cemetery with Dr. BryantBarnes officiating.

Colonial Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

PEGGY NELL BOONE DUNAWAYFuneral services were held Monday, November 3, 2008, t

2 pm in the Chapel of Colonial Funeral Home for Mrs.Peggy Nell Boone Dunaway, 64, of Foxworth, who diedNovember 1, 2008, at her home due to cancer. She lived inthe Richland Creek Community, a member of Mt.SinaiChurch of God and attended Richland Creek Church of God.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and LoisBoone and brother, Bobby Boone. She is survived by herhusband, Edward Dunaway of Foxworth; daughters, Amyand Ray Cox of Waveland, Deirdre McKenzie and RobertWayne McKenize and Brandi Dunaway all of Foxworth;grandchildren, Jordan McKenzie, Breanna McKenzie,Stephen Carney, Nathan Cox and Haley Cox; brother, Latheland Annie Boone of Foxworth; and numerous nieces andnephews. Interment was in the Richland Creek Cemetery.Rev. Jeff Saksa officiated the service assisted by Rev. JohnBoone and Rev. David Adams. Visitation was held Sunday,November 2 from 4-9 pm at the funeral home. Pallbearerswere Robert Wayne McKenzie, Jeremy Simmons, MikeWarren, Lloyd Bracey, Jr., John Daniel Boone, Harry LoydMorgan and Jordan McKenzie.

Colonial Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

STEVEN L. HOBGOOD Funeral services were held Sunday, November 9, 2008 at

2 PM in the Chapel of Colonial Funeral Home for Mr. StevenL. Hobgood, 54, of Columbia, who died Thursday,November 6, 2008 at his residence. Interment was in theWoodlawn Cemetery with Rev. Darel Daniels officiating.

Colonial Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

WILLIAM “LEO” OWENS, JR. Funeral services were held Friday, November 7, 2008 at

2PM at Bay Community Church in Daphne, Ala. ForWilliam “Leo” Owens, Jr., 54, of Spanish Fort, Ala., whodied November 4, 2008. Interment was in the JubileeMemorial Gardens. Leo was an employee of the MobilePress Register in Mobile, Ala. He is survived by his wife,Patty Owens of Spanish Fort, Ala.; his parents, W.L. andSarah M. Owens of Columbia; two daughters, Lauren Owensand Katie Owens, both of Daphne, Ala.; three step-children,Lisa Paige and Justin Paige of Spanish Fort, Ala and LeighAnn Callaway of Mobile, Ala; three step-grandchildren,May Kayla, Madison and Lake; two sisters, Gwen McCoolof Hattiesburg, and Becky Trangmar of Shreveport; twobrothers, Sam Owens of Virginia Beach, VA and NathanOwens of Winterhaven, FL; and a host of nieces, nephewsand many other relatives. Visitation was held Thursday,November 6 from 6-9pm at the Bay Community Church.

Wolfe Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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Leadership Marion County 2009 begins

For the first time in manyyears, Leadership MarionCounty begins again with a2009 class. The MarionCounty DevelopmentPartnership held a kickoffreception for new classThursday, as 19 MarionCountians have committedto participate in the program.

The 2009 LeadershipMarion County classmembers include MarionCounty Supervisors CalvinNewsom and Randy Dyess;Kathy Morgan of ZellcoFederal Credit Union;Natasha Baughman andMelissa Jones of QualityManufacturing Group; DonScarborough of MississippiPower Company, RenePorter of Porter Law Firm;Patricia Johnson and JanetteNolan of Pioneer Aerospace;Teah Thornhill, DaRonFortenberry and Randall

Lambert of TL WallaceConstruction; Jan Sears,Marion County Schools;Raymond May, Pearl RiverValley EPA; Chad Bolles,Sparta Spring Waters; Cityof Columbia aldermenCheryl Bourne and DavidMcCance; Fran Baughmanand Kayla Odom of CitizensBank.

The new class membersmet with facilitators ChuckUeltschey and Joy Olive,

both of Mississippi Power.They conduct leadershipprograms for Jackson,Hancock and Jones counties.

The mission of theprogram is to provideexisting and potentialleaders with a deeperunderstanding of the criticalissues facing MarionCounty, to further theirleadership skills, and toencourage graduates to taketheir knowledge and

experience into thecommunity for thebetterment of MarionCounty. Leadership MarionCounty begins with a skillsbuilding retreat. In additionto the retreat, there will besix monthly sessions eachlasting a full day.Participants are expected tocommit and to attend allsessions.

Leadership Marion County participants listen as Chuck Ueltschey and Joy Oliveintroduce themselves to the new class.

Photo by Don Hill

By Don HillEditor

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RHONDA BRASSEAL

Now available atrhondabrasseal.com

My daughter and I both lovebeing out-of-doors. Throughoutthe year, we comb the woodson our farm, looking for unusualflowers and leaves to press andhang dry. Then on the days thatit's nasty outside, we collageour treasures onto mats andframe them. My favorite type ofdecoration.

This time of year, when thetrees begin to become bareand you can see them better,my daughter and I pull vinesfrom the tall hard woods. Onthe sunlit back deck of ourhome, visited by gentlebreezes, we work.

Wrapping and twisting thevines, we form wreaths of allsizes. Next we gather pinecones and use them along withour dried items and oddmentsto decorate the wreaths.We willgive them as gifts and hangthem on our doors and in ourwindows. They're different eachyear - a reflection of God's giftsin nature through the precedingseasons.

The best part about makingwreaths, though, is what wetalk about while we work: deertracks we saw along the creek,how sixth grade is going, whatto do when girls are mean andboys "act flirty." Where she'lllive when she grows up andhow many horses she'll own.Things beyond the prioritizeddays of the work week.

By this time of year, wenormally have a pumpkin andsome sweet potatoes to getfrom our garden as well. Theonly kind of pumpkins weraised this year, though, werethe eensy, decorative ones -and no sweet potatoes. So webought some of each from alocal farmer this past weekend.

Here are our most-requestedpumpkin and sweet potatorecipes. They're right up therewith hand-made wreaths andsoft, cool afternoons spentoutside of time.

Spicy Pumpkin Dip1 pie pumpkin2 8-oz. packages creamcheese2 cups powdered sugar2 - 3 teaspoons pumpkin piespicesCut top from pumpkin and

scrape out seeds and stringyinsides. Wrap pumpkincompletely in aluminum foil.Bake at 325° for 1 hour. In themeantime, bring cream cheeseto room temperature and beat ituntil smooth. Add the powderedsugar and spices.

Peel baked pumpkinand add the pulp to the mixture.Beat well. Serve withgingersnaps or almond-cinnamon cookies.

Ethel's Sweet Potato PieThis is my German

grandmother's aunt's recipe. Itmakes 2 pies -because you'llwant both!

6 medium sweet potatoes:peeled, cooked, and mashed1 stick butter, softened2 cups sugar2 eggs½ teaspoon vanilla 2 teaspoons nutmegpinch salt¼ cup all-purpose flour1 ¼ teaspoon baking powder1 cup Pet milk2 unbaked 8" pie shellsCream together mashed

sweet potatoes and butter in amedium bowl. Beat sugar,eggs, and vanilla until light in alarge bowl; now add the potatomixture and nutmeg. Sift dryingredients together.Alternately add dry ingredientsand milk to potato mixture. Mixuntil creamy. Pour into pieshells. Bake at 350° for 45minutes.

Correction: In last week'sTraditional Chicken Pot Pierecipe, the last ingredientwas omitted: 1 teaspoonbalsamic or apple cidervinegar to be added with thewater in the pastry.

Sweet Potato Pie For those with a taste for life and leisureMEDIA GENERAL SYNDICATION SERVICES

By Lee Barnes MEDIA GENERAL NEWS SERVICE

If Virginia’s signature dish is BrunswickStew, and North Carolina’s is porkbarbecue, then South Carolina’s culinarycrown jewel is surely shrimp and grits.

Grits have been the official state food ofthe Palmetto State since 1976, but it’s onlyin the past 20 years or so that thepartnering with shrimp has caught on.These days, you can’t throw a historicCharleston cobblestone without hitting ashrimp and grits recipe.

The variations on this dish are endless,ranging from nothing more than a bowl ofgrits with tomato slices and sautéedshrimp tossed on top (really disappointing)to shrimp and grits flavored with DrPepper (equally disappointing).

A few tips on this now-classic dish:

Charleston is Ground Zero for shrimpand grits, and a good starting point forrecipes is on the Charleston Post andCourier’s Web site, www.charleston.net/recipes/.

Almost every shrimp and grits recipeincludes some gussying up of the grits,such as adding heavy cream or cheese.Our take: If you’ve got the right recipe,plain old grits made with water is all youneed. You don’t want fancy grits competingwith your shrimp gravy.

Not everyone — especially those whodidn’t grow up in the South — likes grits,gussied up or not. If your guest listincludes folks who aren’t from this neck ofthe woods, make sure to have some

cooked rice on hand as a substitute forthe grits.

After you’ve peeled the shrimp, youcan make a great stock by boiling theshells.

Lots of shrimp and grits recipesinclude ham, bacon or sausage — heavyflavors that will compete with the subtleflavor of the shrimp. Do you want agourmet dish or a tastebuds fistfight?

No matter whose recipe you use, addthe shrimp to the proceedings as the laststep. Shrimp are easy to overcook.

Lee Barnes, a native of South Carolina,is the features editor for the RichmondTimes-Dispatch in Virginia.

S.C.’s culinary crown jewel has many variations

MGNS photo by Lindy Keast Rodman

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Substitute Trustee’s Notice ofSale

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI COUNTY OF MARION

WHEREAS, on the 22nd day ofFebruary, 2005, Hazel LamptonLenoir aka Hazel Lee Lampton,unmarried woman, executed anddelivered a certain Deed of Trust untoKirk Smith, Trustee for MortgageElectronic Registration Systems, Inc.,Beneficiary, to secure an indebted-ness therein described, which Deedof Trust is recorded in the office ofthe Chancery Clerk of Marion County,Mississippi in Book 1473 at Page 48;and

WHEREAS, on the 22nd day ofMarch, 2007, Mortgage ElectronicRegistration Systems, Inc., assignedsaid Deed of Trust unto DeutscheBank National Trust Company onbehalf of the certificate holdersGSAMP Trust 2005-HE3, mortgagepass-through certificates,series 2005-HE3, by instrument recorded in theoffice of the aforesaid Chancery Clerkin Book 1538 at Page 460; and

WHEREAS, on the 22nd day ofMarch, 2007, the Holder of said Deedof Trust substituted and appointedEmily Kaye Courteau as Trustee insaid Deed of Trust, by instrumentrecorded in the office of the aforesaidChancery Clerk in Book 1538 at Page461; and

WHEREAS, default having beenmade in the payments of the indebt-edness secured by the said Deed ofTrust, and the holder of said Deed ofTrust, having requested the under-signed so to do, on the 20th day ofNovember, 2008, I will during thelawful hours of between 11:00 a.m.and 4:00 p.m., at public outcry, offerfor sale and will sell, at the Northfront door of Marion CountyCourthouse at Columbia, Mississippi,for cash to the highest bidder, the fol-lowing described land and propertysituated in Marion County,Mississippi, to-wit:

Commencing at the Northwestcorner of the NE 1/4 of NE 1/4 ofSection 20, Township 3 North, Range12 East, run thence South 210 feet tothe point of beginning; Run thenceSouth 210 feet, run thence East 210feet, run thence North 210 feet, runthence West 210 feet to the point ofbeginning, being situated in the NE1/4 of NE 1/4 of Section 20, Township3 North, Range 12 East, and contain-ing 1 acre, more or less.

Metes and BoundsBeing the same property conveyed

to Hazel Lee Lampton by deed fromCody M. Buckley filed in Book 722,Page 267, Register’s Office for MarionCounty Mississippi, dated 3-11-77.

I will only convey such title as isvested in me as Substitute Trustee

WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, thisday October 22, 2008.Emily Kaye CourteauSubstitute Trustee2309 Oliver RoadMonroe, LA 71201(318) 330-9020sdr/F07-0543

Oct30,Nov6,13IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF

MARION COUNTY, MISSISSIPPIIN THE MATTER OF THE LAST

WILL AND TESTAMENTAND ESTATE OF TOXIE BROOM,

DECEASEDCAUSE NO. 2008-0068-P-DNOTICE TO CREDITORS OFTOXIE BROOM, DECEASEDLetters Testamentary having been

granted on the 22nd day of October,2008, by the Chancery Court ofMarion County, Mississippi, to theundersigned, upon the estate ofTOXIE BROOM, deceased, notice ishereby given to all persons havingclaims against said estate to presentthe same to the Clerk of said Courtfor probate and registration accord-ing to law, within ninety days fromthe date of the first publication here-of, or they will be forever barred.

Dated this the 22nd day ofOctober, 2008.Earl Donald Broom, ExecutorDonovan O. McComb, Bar No. 10483Donovan O. McComb, Attorney at Law, PLLC718 Broad StreetColumbia, MS 39429Telephone: (601) 444-0000

Facsimile: (601) 444-0074Oct30,Nov6,13

TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALESTATE OF MISSISSIPPI

COUNTY OF MARIONWHEREAS, on April 28, 2008,

RONALD HERRING, executed a Deedof Trust to JAMES C. RHODEN,Trustee, for the benefit of TOXIEMCKENZIE, which Deed of Trust wasrecorded in Book 1578, Page 12 inthe Office of the Chancery Clerk ofMarion County, Mississippi; and

WHEREAS, default having beenmade in the terms and conditions ofsaid Deed of Trust, and the entiredebt secured thereby having beendeclared to be due and payable, andthe legal holder of said indebtedness,TOXIE MCKENZIE, having requestedthe undersigned Trustee to executethe trust and sell said land and prop-erty in accordance with the terms ofsaid Deed of Trust for the purpose ofraising the sums due thereunder,together with attorney's fees,Trustee's Fees and expenses of sale.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, James C.Rhoden, Trustee, will on Friday,November 21, 2008, offer for sale atpublic outcry to the highest bidder forcash, within legal hours (between thehours of 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.)at the North door of the MarionCounty Courthouse in Columbia,Marion County, Mississippi, the fol-lowing-described property:

PARCEL NO. 1:Beginning at the Northwest corner

of the NE¼ of SE¼ of Section 13,Township 2 North, Range 13 East;thence run South a distance of 1585feet to the point of beginning of theland hereby described: Thence runEast a distance of 330 feet; thencerun North a distance of 785 feet;thence run East a distance of 264feet, more or less, to the West mar-gin of the right-of-way of MississippiState Highway No. 35 (formerlyknown as Mississippi State HighwayNo. 13-W); thence run Southerlyalong the West margin of said high-way right-of-way to the point of inter-section with the North margin of thatcertain public road which departsfrom said Highway No. 35 in aSouthwesterly direction and traversesthe SE¼ of SE¼ of said Section 13;thence run Southwesterly along theNorth margin of said public road adistance of 1056 feet, more or less,to the point of intersection with theWest boundary of said SE¼ of SE¼of said Section 13; thence run Northa distance of 758 feet, more or less,back to the point of beginning of theland hereby described; being a partand parcel of the E½ of SE¼ of saidSection 13, Township 2 North, Range13 East and containing 15 acres,more or less.

PARCEL NO. 2:Start at the Northeast corner of

the SE¼ of Section 13, Township 2North, Range 13 East and run Westto the center line of the IllinoisCentral Gulf Railroad main line;thence run South 17 degrees 30 min-utes East along the center line of theIllinois Central Gulf Railroad main linea distance of 1,125 feet, more or less,to the center line of the PickwickPublic Road; thence run North 72degrees 30 minutes East a distanceof 25 feet to the Eastern right-of-wayline of the Illinois Central GulfRailroad and the Point of Beginning:Thence run South 17 degrees 30minutes East a distance of 725 feetalong said East right-of-way line ofthe Illinois Central Gulf Railroad;thence run North 72 degrees 30 min-utes East a distance of 75 feet to apoint that is 100 feet East perpendi-cular from the center line of theIllinois Central Gulf Railroad; thencerun North 17 degrees 30 minutesWest on a line parallel to the centerline of the Illinois Central GulfRailroad a distance of 725 feet to thecenter line of the Pickwick PublicRoad; thence run South 72 degrees30 minutes West a distance of 75 feetback to the Point of Beginning.

PARCEL NO. 3:Start at the Northeast corner of

the SE¼ of Section 13, Township 2North, Range 13 East and thence runWest to the center line of the IllinoisCentral Gulf Railroad main line;thence run South 17 degrees 30 min-

utes East along the center line of theIllinois Central Gulf Railroad main linea distance of 1,125 feet, more or less,to the center line of the PickwickPublic Road; thence run South 72degrees 30 minutes West a distanceof 25 feet to the Western right-of-wayline of the Illinois Central GulfRailroad and the Point of Beginning:Thence run South 17 degrees 30minutes East a distance of 725 feetalong said West right of way line ofthe Illinois Central Gulf Railroad;thence run South 72 degrees 30 min-utes West a distance of 75 feet to apoint that is 100 feet West perpendi-cular from the Illinois Central GulfRailroad main line and lies on theEast right-of-way line of U. S.Highway No. 35 and parallel to thecenter line of the Illinois Central GulfRailroad main line to the center lineof the Pickwick Public Road; thencerun North 72 degrees 30 minutesWest a distance of 75 feet back to thepoint of beginning.

Both Parcel 2 and 3 contain 2.50acres, all lying in the SE¼ of Section13, Township 2 North, Range 13 East,Marion County, Mississippi.

Together with all improvementsand appurtenances now or hereafter

erected on, and all fixtures of anyand every description now or here-after attached to, said land (all beingherein referred to as the "Property").

Title to the above described prop-erty is believed to be good, but I willconvey only such title as is vested inme as Trustee.

Witness my signature on this the24th day of October, 2008.

JAMES C. RHODEN, TrusteeJAMES C. RHODENATTORNEY AT LAWPOST OFFICE BOX 487326B SECOND STREETCOLUMBIA, MISSISSIPPI 39429(601) 731-1188 - Telephone(601) 736-9593 - FacsimileMSB 5310

Oct 30, Nov6,13,20LEGAL NOTICE: PROPOSED

AMENDMENT #1 TO THE STIPStatewide Transportation

Improvement Program (STIP) The Mississippi Department of

Transportation (MDOT) has sched-uled a 21-day public comment periodbeginning November 3, 2008 for pro-posed Amendment #1 to theStatewide TransportationImprovement Plan (STIP). Thisprocess is being conducted in accor-dance with the Planning PublicParticipation Procedures and Federaland State Regulations.

The amendment is available forreview at the six MDOT DistrictOffices and with the following plan-ning organizations: CentralMississippi Planning andDevelopment District; Gulf RegionalPlanning Commission; City ofHattiesburg, Department of UrbanDevelopment; and Memphis-ShelbyCounty Office of Planning andDevelopment. You may also view theAmendments online atwww.goMDOT.com, MDOT's officialweb site. Free access to the internetis available at all state libraries.

If you have any questions pleasecontact MDOT at (601) 359-7685.

Nov 6,13IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF

MARION COUNTY, MISSISSIPPIALTHEA ANTHONY AND DIXIE

WILLIAMS, PLAINTIFFSVERSUS

CIVIL ACTION NO. 2008-0288-G-F

VILMOS STANEK; BENJAMIN B.BRUPBACHER; TERRY M. JAR-RELL; HOMER FERRINGTON;WILLIAM C. CALLENDER,TRUSTEE; THE UNKNOWN HEIRSAT LAW OF IZELLA JAMES; THEUNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OFMINNIE ANTHONY; THEUNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OFLEE DRESSA; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF JESSIEHENRY; THE UNKNOWN HEIRSAT LAW OF ESTELLA CALVIN;THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAWOF LARRY DUPREE; THEUNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OFCHARLES PITTMAN; AND ANYAND ALL PERSONS CLAIMINGAN INTEREST IN THE REALPROPERTY SET FORTH IN PARA-

GRAPH IIIOF SAID PETITION DEFEN-DANTS

SUMMONSSTATE OF MISSISSIPPI

COUNTY OF MARIONTO: VILMOS STANEK; BEN-

JAMIN B. BRUPBACHER; TERRY M.JARRELL; HOMER FERRINGTON; THEUNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF IZELLAJAMES; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS ATLAW OF MINNIE ANTHONY; THEUNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF LEEDRESSA; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS ATLAW OF JESSIE HENRY; THEUNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF ESTEL-LA CALVIN; THE UNKNOWN HEIRSAT LAW OF LARRY DUPREE; THEUNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OFCHARLES PITTMAN; and any and allpersons having or claiming any legalor equitable interest in the followingdescribed lands situated in MarionCounty, Mississippi, to-wit:

All that part of the SE¼ of theNE¼ of Section 9, Township 1 North,Range 17 West of St. StephensMeridian, Marion County, Mississippi,which lies and is situated South of theWill Alexander Public Road.

LESS AND EXCEPT: That certainlot or parcel of land described as cir-cumscribed by a line run as follows,to-wit: Beginning at the Southwestcorner of the SE¼ of the NE¼ ofSection 9, Township 1 North, Range17 West of St. Stephens Meridian,and run thence North 73 yards to theSouthern margin of a public roadwhich traverses said forty; thence runin a Northeasterly direction along theSouthern margin of said road 71yards; thence run South 106 yards tothe South boundary of said SE¼ ofNE¼; thence run West to the point ofbeginning; and being a part and par-cel of the SE¼ of the NE¼ of Section9, Township 1 North, Range 17 Westof St. Stephens Meridian.

ALSO, LESS AND EXCEPT: Thatcertain parcel of land described ascommencing at the Southeast cornerof the SE¼ of the NE¼ of Section 9,Township 1 North, Range 17 West ofSt. Stephens Meridian, and runthence North 780 feet, more or less,and to the Southern boundary of theWill Alexander Road; thence run in aSoutherly direction along theSouthern boundary of the WillAlexander Road for 305 feet; thencerun South 670 feet, more or less, andback to the South boundary of thesaid SE¼ of NE¼; thence run Eastand back to the Point of Beginning.

Together with all improvementsthereon situated and appurtenancesthereunto belonging.

NOTICE TO DEFENDANTSYou have been made Defendants

in the suit filed in this Court byALTHEA ANTHONY and DIXIEWILLIAMS, Plaintiffs, seeking toremove clouds and confirm title toreal property described therein.Defendants other than you in thisaction are: WILLIAM C. CALLENDER,TRUSTEE.

You are required to mail or hand-deliver a copy of a written responseto the Complaint to James C.Rhoden, the attorney for the Plaintiff,whose business address is P. O. Box487, 326B Second Street, Columbia,Mississippi 39429.

YOUR RESPONSE MUST BEMAILED OR DELIVERED WITHINTHIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE 6THDAY OF NOVEMBER, 2008, WHICH ISTHE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA-TION OF THIS SUMMONS. IF YOURRESPONSE IS NOT SO MAILED ORDELIVERED, A JUDGMENT BYDEFAULT WILL BE ENTEREDAGAINST YOU FOR THE MONEY OROTHER THINGS DEMANDED IN THECOMPLAINT.

You must also file the original ofyour response with the Clerk of theCourt within a reasonable time after-ward.

Issued under my hand and theseal of said Court, this the 24th dayof October, 2008.CASS BARNES, Chancery Clerk(SEAL)Marion County, MississippiBy: Joy D. Hibley, D.C.

Nov 6, 13, 20PUBLIC NOTICE:

In pursuant of Section 85-7-125 of the Mississippi Code of 1972,

as amended, Notice is hereby giventhat the personal property:# A-7 belonging to Ed Stogner# A-27 & A-28 belonging to Gary andDeborah Flynt # B-3 & B-4 belonging to Tosha Tolar# B-5 belonging to Joyce Stepney#B-8 belonging to Beverly DykesFortenberry#B-17 belonging to Bobbie Murrell#B-18 belonging to Sandra Jenkins#B-23 and C-20 belongingto LynnMcDaniel#B-24 belonging to Denise Terry #B-25 belonging to Ottis Ownes #C-1 belonging to Jimmy McCraw#C-03 belonging to Drake Thompson#C-04 belonging to Cynthia Sanders#C-14 belonging to James Odomwill be SOLD to satisfy the ownerslien accordingly. Time & Date:Friday,November 21, 2008Manner of Sale:All personal propertyin the spaces will be SOLD in a Private Sale. Triple H Storage417 Pearl Street,Columbia, MS 39429

Nov 6,13,20SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S

NOTICE OF SALESTATE OF MISSISSIPPI

COUNTY OF MARIONWHEREAS, on November 21,

2003, Robert Michael McGraw exe-cuted and delivered a certain Deed ofTrust unto Elite Title, Trustee for thebenefit of Mortgage ElectronicRegistration Systems, Inc., actingsolely as a nominee for CenturyMortgage, its successors and assigns,to secure an indebtedness thereindescribed, which Deed of Trust isrecorded in the office of the ChanceryClerk of Marion County, Mississippi inBook 1435, Page 317; and

WHEREAS, said Deed of Trust wassubsequently assigned unto ChaseHome Finance LLC, by instrumentrecorded in the Office of the afore-said Chancery Clerk in Book 1588,Page 228; and

WHEREAS, the holder of saidDeed of Trust substituted andappointed Nationwide TrusteeServices, Inc., as Trustee in said Deedof Trust by instrument recorded inthe Office of the aforesaid ChanceryClerk Book 1588, Page 231; and

WHEREAS, default having beenmade in the payments of indebted-ness secured by said Deed of Trust,and the holder of said Deed of Trust,having requested the undersigned soto do, on December 4, 2008, I will,during legal hours (between thehours of 11 o' clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m.), at public outcry, offer forsale and will sell, at the Front Door ofthe Courthouse Marion CountyCourthouse at Columbia, Mississippi,for cash to the highest bidder, the fol-lowing described land and propertysituated in Marion County,Mississippi, to-wit:

BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEASTCORNER OF LOT NO. 4 OF BLOCKNO. 2 OF MORNINGSIDE SECONDADDITION TO THE CITY OF COLUM-BIA. MARION COUNTY. MISSISSIPPIAS REVISED AND ADOPTED BY THEMAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMENOF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA, MISSIS-SIPPI, AT THEIR FEBRUARY 1946TERM. AND AS FILED IN THE OFFICEOF THE CHANCERY CLERK OF MARI-ON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, ON FEB-RUARY 18, 1946, AND THENCE RUNNORTH ALONG THE EASTERNBOUNDARY OF SAID LOT NO. 4 ADISTANCE OF 134.3 FEET; THENCERUN NORTH 84 DEGREES 22 MIN-UTES WEST AND PARALLED WITHTHE NORTH BOUNDARY OF SAIDLOT NO. 4 A DISTANCE OF 100.5FEET TO THE WESTERN BOUNDARYOF SAID LOT NO. 4 THENCE RUNSOUTH ALONG THE WESTERNBOUNDARY OF SAID LOT NO. 4 ADISTANCE OF 144 FEET TO THESOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOTNO. 4; THENCE RUN EAST A DIS-TANCE OF 100 FEET AND BACK TOTHE POINT OF BEGINNING; BEING APART AND PARCEL OF LOT NO. 4 OFBLOCK NO. 2 OF THE MORNINGSIDESECOND ADDITION, AS REVISED.

Title to the above described prop-erty is believed to be good, but I willconvey only such title as is vested inme as Substituted Trustee.

WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, thisthe 31st day of October, 2008Christian Mayer

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Christian Mayer, Vice PresidentNationwide Trustee Services, Inc.1587 Northeast ExpresswayAtlanta, Ga 30329(770) 234-9181 ext 11560807674MS

November 13,20,27,SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S

NOTICE OF SALE WHEREAS, on February 20, 2007,

JEFFREY PEYTON AND ELAINA M.PEYTON, HUSBAND AND WIFE, exe-cuted a Deed of Trust to RECON-TRUST COMPANY as Trustee for thebenefit of MORTGAGE ELECTRONICREGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACT-ING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR COUN-TRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., whichDeed of Trust was filed on February21, 2007 and recorded in Book 1536at Page 400 in the Office of theChancery Clerk of Marion County,Mississippi; and

WHEREAS, COUNTRYWIDE HOMELOANS, INC., the holder of said Deedof Trust and the Note secured there-by, substituted ReconTrust Companyas Trustee in place of the afore-men-tioned original Trustee, as authorizedby the terms thereof, as evidenced byan instrument recorded in/as Book1593, Page 279 in the Office of theChancery Clerk of Marion County,Mississippi; and

WHEREAS, default having beenmade in the terms and conditions ofsaid Deed of Trust, and the entiredebt secured thereby having beendeclared to be due and payable, andthe legal holder of said indebtedness,COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC.,having requested the undersignedSubstitute Trustee to execute the trustand sell said land and property inaccordance with the terms of saidDeed of Trust for the purpose of rais-ing the sums due thereunder, togeth-er with attorney's fees, SubstituteTrustee's fees and expenses of sale.

NOW, THEREFORE, RECONTRUSTCOMPANY, Substitute Trustee, will onDecember 04, 2008, offer for sale atpublic outcry to the highest bidder forcash, within legal hours (between thehours of 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) atthe North door of the Marion CountyCourthouse in Columbia, Mississippi,the following-described property:

LOT NO. 14 OF BLOCK "D" OFLAKEVIEW SUBDIVISION, AS PERMAP OR PLAT THEREOF ON FILE INTHE OFFICE OF THE CHANCERYCLERK OF MARION COUNTY, MISSIS-SIPPI. ALSO, A PART OF LOT NO. 13OF BLOCK "D" OF LAKEVIEW SUBDI-VISION, AS PER MAP OR PLATTHEREOF ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OFTHE CHANCERY CLERK OF MARION,COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, DESCRIBEDAS FOLLOWS TO-WIT:

BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWESTCORNER OF LOT NO. 13 OF BLOCK"D" OF SAID LAKEVIEW

SUBDIVISION, AND THENCE RUNNORTH 0 DEGREES 7 MINUTES EASTALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOTNO. 13 A DISTANCE OF 48.5 FEET;THENCE RUN SOUTH 87 DEGREES 25MINUTES EAST ALONG A LINE PAR-ALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OFLOT NO. 13 A DISTANCE OF 178 FEETTO THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT NO.13; THENCE RUN SOUTH 0 DEGREES7 MINUTES WEST A DISTANCE OF48.5 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST COR-NER OF SAID LOT NO. 13; THENCERUN NORTH 87 DEGREES 25 MIN-UTES WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINEOF SAID LOT NO. 13 A DISTANCE OF178 FEET BACK TO THE POINT OFBEGINNING.

COMMONLY KNOWN AS 8 JANICESTREET, COLUMBIA, MISSISSIPPI39429.

TOGETHER WITH ANY AND ALLIMPROVEMENTS SITUATED THE!REON AND THEREUNTO

APPERTAINING.

INDEXING INFORMATION: Lot 13 of Block D, Lakeview

Subdivision, City of Columbia, MarionCounty, Mississippi.

Lot 14 of Block D, LakeviewSubdivision, City of Columbia, MarionCounty, Mississippi.

RECONTRUST COMPANY will con-vey only such title as vested in it asSubstitute Trustee.

WITNESS my signature on this20th day of October, 2008. RECONTRUST COMPANY, SUBSTI-TUTE TRUSTEE 2380 Performance Dr, RGV-D7-450 Richardson, TX 75082 Telephone No. (800) 281-8219 By: /s/ Diana S. Feehan Title: Assistant Secretary RECONTRUST COMPANY, SUBSTI-TUTE TRUSTEE 2380 Performance Dr, RGV-D7-450 Richardson, TX 75082 TS No.: 08 -0105226 PARCEL No. 601-02-125-02-015 DHGW 44697G

Nov13,20,27, TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALEWHEREAS, on February 2, 2007,

C.L. Harrell, Jr. and Voncille J. Harrell,executed a deed of trust to R. AndrewFoxworth, trustee for the benefit ofCitizens Bank, Columbia, Mississippi,which deed of trust is of record inBook 1536, at page 572, of the landdeed of trust records as contained inthe office of the Chancery Clerk ofMarion County, Mississippi; and

WHEREAS, default having beenmade in the terms and conditions ofsaid deed of trust, and the entire debtsecured thereby having been declaredto be due and payable in accordancewith the terms of said deed of trust,Citizens Bank, Columbia, Mississippi,the legal holder of said indebtedness,having requested the undersignedtrustee to execute the trust and sellsaid land and property in accordancewith the terms of said deed of trustand for the purpose of raising thesums due thereunder, together withattorney's fees, trustee's fees, andexpenses of sale.

NOW THEREFORE, I, R. AndrewFoxworth, trustee in said deed oftrust, will on the 5th day of December,2008, between the hours of 11:00A.M. and 4:00 P.M., being legal hoursof sale, offer for sale at public outcryat the North front door of theCourthouse of Marion County,Mississippi, in the City of Columbia,Mississippi, to the highest bidder forcash, the following described land andproperty situated in Marion County,Mississippi, to wit:

Tract INW1/4 of NW1/4 of Section 18,

Township 2 North, Range 14 East,Marion County, Mississippi.

LESS AND EXCEPT: A parcel ofland in the Southeast corner of saidNW1/4 of NW1/4 of Section 18,Township 2 North, Range 14 East,Marion County, Mississippi, describedas: Beginning at a point where acounty paved road intersects thecenterline of the old Columbia-Bogalusa Highway; thence run North31 degrees 18 minutes West for adistance of 313.98 feet; thence runSouth 52 degrees 21 minutes Westfor a distance of 357.1 feet; thencerun South 30 degrees 24 minutes 24seconds East for a distance of 410.21feet to the centerline of said countypaved road; thence run North 38degrees 13 minutes 20 seconds Eastalong said centerline of said Countypaved road for a distance of 387.89feet and to the Point of Beginning,said parcel containing 3.0 acres,more or less.

ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT: All thatpart of the NW1/4 of NW1/4 ofSection 18, Township 2 North, Range14 East, Marion County, Mississippi,

which lies North and East of the OldColumbia and Bogalusa Highway, saidparcel containing 7.5 acres, more orless.

ALSO, LESS AND EXCEPT:Commencing at the Southwest cornerof the NW1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section18, Township 2 North, Range 14 East,Marion County, Mississippi, andthence run South 89 degrees 36 min-utes 12 seconds East along the Southboundary of said NW1/4 of NW1/4 adistance of 1,011.39 feet to the pointof beginning: Thence run North 27degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds Westalong a fence line a distance of289.00 feet to a fence post; thencerun North 56 degrees 09 minutes 11seconds East along a fence line a dis-tance of 398.87 feet to the centerlineof Old Highway 35 South; thence runSouth 31 degrees 18 minutes 00 sec-onds East along said centerline a dis-tance of 5.36 feet to a nail, being themost Northern property corner of St.Paul Methodist Church; thence runSouth 52 degrees 21 minutes 00 sec-onds West along the Northern proper-ty line of St. Paul Methodist Church adistance of 357.10 feet; thence runSouth 30 degrees 24 minutes 24 sec-onds East along the Western propertyline of St. Paul Methodist Church adistance of 297.89 feet back to theSouth boundary of the said NW1/4, ofthe NW1/4; thence run North 89degrees 36 minutes 12 seconds Westalong said NW1/4 of NW1/4 a dis-tance of 69.88 feet back to the pointof beginning; said parcel containing0.511 acres, more or less, and beinglocated in the NW1/4 of the NW1/4 ofSection 18, Township 2 North, Range14 East, Marion County, Mississippi.

Tract 2Commence at the Northwest cor-

ner of the NE1/4 of the NE1/4 ofSection 13, Township 2 North, Range13 East, Marion County; thence runNorth 89 degrees 22 minutes 28 sec-onds East along the North line of theabove said forty for 551.79 feet to thePoint of Beginning; thence run North89 degrees 22 minutes 28 secondsEast along the above said North linefor 604.09 feet; thence run South 0degrees 13 minutes 02 seconds Eastfor 500.00 feet; thence run South 89degrees 22 minutes 15 seconds Westfor 316.92 feet; thence run South 0degrees 13 minutes 02 seconds East826.22 feet to the South line of theabove said forty; thence run South 89degrees 08 minutes 02 seconds Westfor 180.63 feet; thence run North 17degrees 27 minutes 11 seconds Westfor 210.00 feet; thence run South 89degrees 08 minutes 02 seconds Westfor 48.10 feet; thence run North 0degrees 01 minutes 30 seconds West

for 1126.22 feet back to the point ofbeginning, said parcel contains 12.09acres, more or less, and is located inthe NE1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 13,Township 2 North, Range 13 East,Marion County, Mississippi.

LESS AND EXCEPT: Commencingat the Southwest corner of E1/2 ofNE1/4 of NE1/4 of Section 13,Township 2 North, Range 13 East, andrun North 861.5 feet to the point ofbeginning, thence continue to runNorth 458.5 feet, thence run East 285feet, thence run South 458.5 feet,thence run West 285 feet back to thepoint of beginning, said parcel of landcontaining 3.0 acres, more or less,and being located in the E1/2 ofNE1/4 of NE1/4 of Section 13,Township 2 North, Range 13 East,Marion County, Mississippi.

The undersigned trustee believeshis title as such trustee is good, buthe will convey only such title as isvested in him as trustee.

EXECUTED ON THIS the 27th dayof October, A.D. 2008.R. Andrew Foxworth, Trustee

Nov13,20,27,Dec4,LEGAL NOTICE

NORTHSIDE SELF-STORAGE, 1660Hwy 13 N, Columbia, Mississippi39429 serves notice as required bySec. 85-7-121 through 85-7-129 ofthe Mississippi Code of 1972, to sell atpublic auction for cash to the highestbidder the entire contents consistingof the personal property of the follow-ing units. Vivian Alexander, Unit C2,Randy Bates, Unit A 17, Linda Toney,Unit B3, Eleanor Hunt, unit A 12,Danika Johnson, unit B 13.

The sale shall occur on the premis-es on N.S.S. at the above address onnov. 19, 2008 at 10:00 AM. N. S. S.reserves the right to reject any and allbids.

Nov.13,

MARION COUNTY SCHOOLSBID NOTICE FOR CLEANING

EQUIPMENTNotice is hereby given that the MarionCounty Board of Education will receivesealed bids in the office of theSuperintendent of Education, 1010Hwy. 13 North, Ste.2, Columbia, MS39429, until the hour of 10:00 a.m. onDecember 4, 2008 for the followingequipment and supplies:Advance Advolution BatteryBurnishers or EquivalentAdvance Convertamatic 28D orEquivalentAdvance Reel Cleaner or EquivalentAdvance AWD-315 with front mountsqueegee or EquivalentSupplies for 28” Floor Scrubber1.12-cases of 14” White Floor Pads 5-ct

2 12-cases of 14” Green Floor Pads 5-ct3.12-cases of 14” Red Floor Pads 5-ct Supplies for 20” Battery FloorBurnisher1.12-cases of 20” Aqua BurnishingPads-5ct2.12-cases of 20” Light HairBurnishing Pads 5-ct3.12-packs of Dust Control Bags forBurnisherThe vendor must be able to providerepair service within 24 hours andbe a certified repair and warrantyservice center. Bid specifications maybe obtained from the above address.The board reserves the right to rejectany and all bids and to waive infor-malities. Bids must be in a sealedenvelope, marked on the outside “Bidfor Cleaning equipment.”Marion County School District Ronald Fortenberry, Superintendent ofEducation

11/13, 11/21ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Notice is hereby given that the Boardof Supervisors of Marion County,Mississippi, will receive sealed bids atthe Boardroom of the Marion CountyBoard of Supervisors located at 215Broad Street, Columbia, Mississippi,until the hour of 10:00 o’clock A.M. onMonday, December 1, 2008, for thepurchase of the following, to wit:One (1) new tractor, together withboom mower, for use by Supervisors’District No. 2, Marion County,Mississippi.The above to be according to specifi-cations therefor on file in the office ofthe Chancery Clerk of Marion County,Mississippi.The Board of Supervisors reserves theright to (1) take advantage of the pro-visions of Section 19-13-17 of theMississippi Code of 1972, as amend-ed, and pay for said road equipmentin installments, or (2) to take advan-tage of the provisions of Section 31-7-13(e) of the Mississippi Code of 1972,as amended, and lease-purchase saidroad equipment, or (3) to pay cash, inits discretion.The Board of Supervisors reserves theright to reject any and all bids and towaive any and all informalities.This the 4th day of November, A. D.,2008.S/ Cass BarnesCass BarnesChancery Clerk(SEAL)

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C o n s u m e rFinancing CompanySeeking fulltimeCustomer ServiceRepresentive Previouscollection experienceis a plus! Please faxresumes to 601-736-9774 (11/20)

Driver TraineesNeeded. No CDL? NoProblem! Earn up to$900/wk. Homeweekends with TMC.Company endorsedCDL Training. 1-800-350-7364. (TFN)

W a n t e d :Automotive and/orSmall EngineMechanic (Certified)to teach a Vocationalclass atM a r i o n / Wa l t h a l l .Classes will be twoevenings a week.Anyone interested cancontact Chief OfficerChuck Abrams orChief of SecurityDerek Mingo at 601-736-3621 from 8:00a.m. to 5:00 pm.

Song Health andRehab of Columbia,LLC has full time posi-tion day/night for LPNand RNs. Great paywith shift differentialand benefit packageavailable. Sign onBonus offered for lim-ited time. (11/13)

Now Hiring: compa-nies desperately needemployees to assem-ble products at home.No selling, any hours.$500 weekly potentialInfo. 1-985-646-1700Dept. MS - 2019.(11/22)

Exec.Secretary/paralegal excellent typ-ing and organizationalskills needed. Oil andgas exp. helpful butnot necessary. Mustbe attractive andmeet public well.Great chance toadvance. Sendresume to: Paralegal,P. O. Box 1171,Columbia, MS, 39429.(TFN)

AVON: Buy or SaleStart your own busi-ness for just $10.00.Call 601-731-2543 or601-736-2891.(TFN)

New Orleans com-pany needs oil andgas lease operator. 7days on 7 days off paycommensurate withexperience. T-2 andHazwoper preferred.Inland waters experi-ence a plus. Physicaland drug screenrequired. Sendresume to Operator,PO Box 1171,C o l u m b i a , M S39429.(12/6)

Civil /Survey CADTechnician - localcivil engineering firm.24-32 hours perweek. Fax resume to601-736-0885. (TFN)

Now Hiring -P r o d u c t i o nAssistant. Fast typ-ing with accuracy andcomputer skills arerequired. Fax resumeto 601-736-4507.

R & R Lawn Care -Off season yard main-tenance, leaves,mulching, house pres-sure washing, flowerbeds, grass mainte-nance, aerator. Call601-441-9706 or 441-5057. (TFN)Honest, depend-able housecleaningat an affordable price.References available.6 0 1 - 7 3 1 - 8 5 4 1 .(11/22)The Welding Shop.297 Stogner Rd,Foxworth, MS 601-736-8102 or 601-341-4035. JimmySurmik(12/4)

PERFECTION PLUS:Construction, car-pentry remodeling,concrete, painting, alltypes of fencing andmore. “ProfessionalHigh Quality Work atyour convenience”,free estimates. TonyMurray 601-466-2269or Ray Anderson 601-688-1254. (12/27)

Small dozer workand farm tractor jobs,house sites, firelanes,clearing, $65.00 perhour 5-hr. minimum.Kerry, 601-736-5748or Chris 601-731-3063.(12/6)

All types remodel-ing ceramic and lami-nated floors, woodfences, house leveling& sills, painting, FREEestimates , concretework licensed andinsured. 601-550-2194, Larry W.Gamble, owner.(11/20)

Carpentry/Handyman-home repair,remodeling, siding,doors, locks, win-dows, handicap ramp,steps, closets, sheds,barns, light chainsawwork Guy Foster, 601-731-9706.(12/6)

F. C. Smith A/C &Heating repairs. Falltune-up specials:Electric heat & gasheat $59.95 plus taxHeat Pumps $74.99plus tax. Senior,Military, EmergencyPersonnel 10%Discount, 601-421-1650. (11/29)AUCTION - See ourdisplay ad on page 3for more details.Columbia Auction601-736-2522.

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Legal All landsbelonging to OraMondy, Myles Mondyand Lawrence Mondyare posted againstany and all forms oftrespassing. (12/31)All Lands belongingto and pertaining tothe late Eron B.Stogner & children arePOSTED. No hunting,fishing or No runningof dogs. violators willbe prosecuted.(1/1/09)

WEDDING RECEP-TION? PARTY?Reunion? ColumbiaCountry Club has theplace for you! Call601-736-0383 andbook your activitynow. (TFN)

2005 GMC Yukon inexcellent condition,loaded with leather,CD, navigation, DVDonly one owner foronly $16,500.00. Call601-270-8884. (TFN)

2002 loaded cus-tom Buick LeSabre,like new condition, 26mpg, only 61,000miles, $12,000 obocall Will at 601-441-1836. (TFN)

1998 Internationalin good condition hasbig cat engine, hassleeper “it runs great”for only $12,000.00.Call 601-270-8884.(TFN)

1990 Bass TrackerPro-17 Special Editionwith trailer and 40 HPJohnson, $2,500 obo6 0 1 - 7 3 1 - 1 7 2 8 .(11/13)

1991 Astro 18 ft.bass boat, 150 HPMercury motor. 24 volttrolling motor. 2 depthfinders. 2 live well,rod box, plenty stor-age, galvanized trailerwith new tires andspare. Excellent con-dition. 601-731-8629.(TFN)

Nice quiet spaciousupstairs apartmentfor rent for $600.00.601-736-4104. (TFN)

Very clean andneat: 1200 ShilohFiretower Rd., 2 bed-room, 1 ba on 9 acres.$500 per month &$500 deposit. Call6 0 1 - 7 3 6 - 4 9 5 6 .(11/20)

For rent, sale orlease. Ownerfinanced selection ofhouses and apart-ments. 601-736-2329or 601-441-2617.

For Rent: 3 BR/1Bath House. GreatNeighborhood. $650per month/$650Deposit Call 601-531-3795 for applications.

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3 BR or 2 BR electricstove, refrigerator,single family dwelling,NO pets, NO drugstolerated, $450deposit and applica-tion, employment ver-ification. 601-736-4769 or 601-441-8206. (11/15)Two bedroomhouse trailer. Hwy35 North. 601-736-9384. Please leavemessage. (TFN)

For Sale 376 acresin Sandy Hook withapprox 1 mile offrontage on PearlRiver and bordersHurricane Creek withlakes. ExcellentHunting . 504-400-5470. (11/29)

Reasonable rate,good location 40 x 75metal building forrent. Call 601-736-5991.(11/6)

Retail SpaceAvailable for rent onSecond Street. Callnow 601-736-4104.(TFN)

Pine Belt AnimalRescue moving its catfacility in need of sim-ple construction andfencing help, 601-736-5828 or 270-6142. (12/18)

2003 16 x 80 3bedroom 2 bathCappaert mobilehome with washer,dryer, stove, refrigera-tor, shingle roof, vinylsiding, excellent con-dition. $26,000 obo6 0 1 - 7 3 6 - 3 6 1 7 .(11/15)

Single wide trailer16 x 78 3 bedrooms,2 baths, good condi-tion $7,000 601-434-9036 leave a mes-sage. (11/29)

"AWESOME DEAL"for sale: 2009 16 x 80"Chicken House" 3bed & 2 baths:includes black appli-ances, plywood con-struction, "ASHLEYFURNITURE" 2 walk-in closets in masterbedroom, Hollywoodbath, washer/dryerand much more. Allfor only $323.99 permonth. Call SouthernColonel Homes inLaurel at 601-428-8218 or 1-866-428-8218 (11/27)

Single Wide trailer16x78 3 bedrooms 2baths. Good condition$7000.00. 601-434-9036 leave a mes-sage.(11/29)

4 or 5 bedroom oroffice, 3 baths, 3acres city school dis-trict, East Columbiaon Q uail Run Lane6 0 1 - 7 3 6 -2042.(11/29)

"SUPER SALE 09:"for sale 2009"Southern Dream"32x68 4 bedroom & 2bath double-wideincludes: black appli-ances, Dream Kitchenwith huge island,unbelievable masterbath with Rock tub,large bedrooms, rockfireplace, built-inentertainment centerwith flat screen TV,"ASHLEY FURNITURE"washer/dryer, andmuch more. All foronly $530.84 permonth. Call SouthernColonel Homes inLaurel at 601-428-8218or 1-866-428-8218.(11/27)

Fall Clearance Salefor sale: 2008 16x80,3 bedroom, 2 baths,finished paintedsheetrock walls, 8 footceilings, a/c vents inceiling, thermopanewindows, 2 x 6 wallstuds, 2 x 8 floor joist,¾" plywood floors,tray ceiling in masterbedroom, woodgrainNafco tile in LR,Kit/DR, fiberglasstubs/shower, porce-lain sinks and much,much more.Delivered, set-up,skirted, a/c. All foronly $327.92 permonth wac. Call SIM-MONS HOUSING at 1-8 8 8 - 3 4 6 - 9 9 9 8 .(11/27)

1999 16 x 80 3BR, 2BA trailer, $13,500.601-441-9746 or 441-9747. (12/28)

Fall Blow-Out Salefor sale: 2008 32 x 804 bedroom, 2 baths,finished paintedsheetrock walls, 8 footceiling, a/c vents inceiling, thermopanewindows, 2 x 6 wallsw/R19 insulation,back porch w/wet bar& mini refrigerator, bigbedrooms & closets,stainless steel appli-ances, ¾" plywoodfloors, vinyl sidingw/wood backer, trayceiling in master bed-room, and muchmore. Delivered, set-up, skirted, a/c. All foronly $538.04 permonth wac. Call SIM-MONS HOUSING at 1-8 8 8 - 3 4 6 - 9 9 9 8 .(11/27)

We carry mobilehome doors, win-dows, and plumbingsupplies and portablebuildings. Call orcome by G & JBuilding. 601-736-1197. (TFN)

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• 75 Hwy. 587, FOXWORTH, MS 75587 - 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home full ofsouthern charm, approx. 2000 sf. built just for your family. asking $119,500.

• PRENTISS, MS - 3 Bedroom, home nice location. $57,000.• 118 TAYLOR CUTOFF ROAD - Great weekend getaway or a place to escape

from the hurricanes. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath mobile situated on 4.52 acres with aportable building is just what your looking for. $59,000.

• 707 TURNAGE CHAPEL ROAD - Brick home on 5 acres, 3 bed, 2 baths,secluded, $179,500.

• Home on 20 acres - Marion County 3 bedroom, 2 bath immaculate home on 20pristine acres. Gotta call on this one!! $279,000

• Walthall County - This 3,000 sq. ft. home has it all. 4 BR, 2 BA 2 car carportand both front and back porches to enjoy the country scene while being close totown. Asking $215,000

LANDLAND• 25 Acres Marion County - North of 98 between Columbia and Tylertown. Abundant

with wildlife, owner will sell for less acreage. $110,000• 47.7 Acres Marion County - 4 wheeler trails throughout, great hunting, excellent

neighborhood. $2,750 per acre.• LA Hwy 21 - 40 acres in 9 year old pines just north of Angie, La. Great hunting/ tim-

ber investment. $2,250 per acre.• 54 ACRES - 45 mins. North of Slidel, La., Huting / homesite. Large pine and hard-woods $2,799 per acre.• CAVANAUGH ROAD - 47 acres located in Marion Co. property is ready for home-

site with electricity and spetic tank. You can also enjoy the spring fed creek. $3,000per acre.

• 40 acres of rolling hills in the Sumrall school district. Property is approx. half 14 yearold pines and half open land. Community water and 2000' feet of road frontage inLamar county 011 Rocky Branch Rd. $460,000

• 60 acres on 1-55 and Hwy 13 in the edge of Lumberton and in Pearl River County.1392 ft. on I-55 and 200' on Hwy 13. Portion of property is zoned commercial andhas city water and sewer. Commercial opportunity listed at $319,000

• 4 homes, 125 acres and a lake for $325,000. Great investment! Secluded but easy toaccess, off new Hwy 84 in Jeff-Davis County. Deer and turkey everywhere!

• 30 acres and Home. The property is rolling hills with large hardwood, pine and acouple of very nice pond sites. The 3br 2ba ,1888 sq ft cedar home also has a pooland guest apartment. Owner will sell with less acreage. Located just west ofColumbia in Foxworth, MS. Priced at $188,000

• 84 acres in Lamar County. Property is mostly 14 year old natural pine growth with2000 ft of road frontage and rolling hills. Trails throughout the property. Would be agreat hunting property or home site! Priced at $3,000 per acre.

• 40 Acres - Marion County, right off Hwy. 98 in Foxworth, property has all theeequipment you need to run a successful trucking/wood operation. Asking $295,000.

• 192 Acres - On the Leaf River in Forrest County. Full of wildlife and easy to get tosince it’s just off Evenlyn Gandy Parkway. Priced at $3,500 per acre. Better hurry,getting a lot of calls on this one!!

• 119 Acres - with 20 acre spring fed lake with white sand beach. The water level andsprings make the water a beautiful green color. Just north of Columbia, MS. Greatrecreational property listed at $3,500 per acre.

• Harold Lee Road - 399 acres on Boley Creek in McNeil, MS. All wooded propertywith good interior road system, trails, food plots. Approx. 200 acres in planted pines.Mature hardwoods and 1.5 miles of frontage on the Hobolochitto. $1,995 per acre

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SPACE AVAILABLE:30’ x 40’ Commercialstorage space avail-able. Northside SelfStorage. 601-441-3672. (TFN)

Large 30 x 40 metalbuilding for storage orRV 601-736-5642 or441-1336. (TFN)

Rummage Sale: Sat.11/15, 7:30am until,1548 Lyncrest Ave.Household items, sofa& end tables, clothing.

Garage Sale: 74Armstrong Rd. Fri., Nov.14 & Sat., Nov. 15 from8am-2pm. Directions,call 601-441-4068.

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Ladies diamondwedding band neverworn, selling $1000below appraisedvalue, ladies diamondright hand ring, pen-dant and earrings.Great Christmas pres-ent. 601-441-3346.

Laptop Computer$200 and up fullyloaded. WI-F5 andmore. Computerrepairs. Town SquareFlea Market, Hwy 13S. Booth 14. 985-986-8040.(12/6)

Pecans cracked andblown $0.35 perlb.Call 601-736-5733or 601-736-7644, askfor Michelle Merritt.(10/30)TOPSOIL: Call: 601-736-2199 or 601-441-6246. (TFN)

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THE VIEW WON'T STOP!Delightful eat-in kitchen. This 4 bedroom, 3 bath home isthoughtfully designed with covered parking, large bedrooms,and bonus room. Tranquil setting. Filled with light and openspaces. Warm & wonderful home waiting for you. Located on10 mile creek

CAN'T BEAT THE PRICE!!This 2br/1ba home has open deck on back and front porch.

KIDS STARTING SCHOOL?This home is close to public schools. Delightful eat-in kitchen.This 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home is thoughtfully designed withstorage shed, huge master suite, and central heat & air. Tranquilsetting. Energy efficient package. Nothing else like it.$249,900.

NEED A PLACE TO LIVE OR INCOME?2Br/1ba brick home has hardwood floors, Large living & din-ing room. C/H/A , Nice covered patio, Single Carport.

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At the corner of Park and Broad.........sits this magnificient home. Whatmore could you ask for in location? 3BR,2BA, 1875 SF, nice storage shed, woodfloors, and much,much more.

Perfect for the first timehomebuyer or investors

is this 2BR, 1BA home located onBroadmoor Avenue. It won't last long.

Beautiful Setting!!! 3BR, 2 BA home located on one acre inthe Bunkerhill community. Call forprivate showing today.

Family Friendly homeon a large fenced lot. 3BR, 2BA, familyroom/sun room off the garage that isheated and cooled. Fireplace, coveredpatio, storage. MUST SEEEEEE!!!!!

INTEREST RATES HAVE DROPPED.............YOU MAY QUALIFYFOR A LOAN AT AN INTEREST RATE OF LESS THAN 6%. IF YOU ARE READYTO BUY, NOW IS THE TIME, CALL OUR OFFICE AND LET OUR YEARS OFSERVICES GO TO WORK FOR YOU.

• CHURCH STREET - 4BR/2BA cottage on deep lot. Owner moving. Must sell. NEW LISTING!• GILL STREET - Recently renovated large 3BR/2BA. 3,000 +/- sq. ft. heated and cooled. NEW LISTING!• PEARL STREET - 3BR/1BA fixer-upper on large lot. NEW LISTING!• CONIFER DRIVE - Secluded, executive home on 3 +/- acres. NEW LISTING!• PEARL STREET - Duplex on large lot. Ideal investment property. NEW LISTING!• LAKESHORE DRIVE - Delightful 3 BR / 2 BA with roomy sun room and lovely pool on corner

lot. NEW PRICE!• WILLIAMSBURG ROAD - 2 BR/1 BA fixer-upper on 1 acre mol. SOLD!• CONIFER DRIVE - Under construction. Spacious 4 BR / 4 BA home on 3 acres mol. • CARROLL LOOP (MORGANTOWN) - Recently updated 3 BR/ 2BA cottage on 1.82 acres mol. • WEST LAKEVIEW DRIVE - 3 BR/2 BA with fireplace, bonus room, and large bedrooms. NEW PRICE!• PINE BURR ROAD - House with 32 1/2 acres. Call for more information. NEW LISTING!• PINE COURT - New roof. New exterior siding. Interior partially renovated. DRASTICALLY REDUCED!• BRIARWOOD DRIVE - Executive residence with income producing capability.• I-55 SOUTH & HWY 568 (OUTSIDE MAGNOLIA) - 122 acres mol. - Excellent access.

Commercial or development. NEW PRICE!• DALE STREET- 3.5 acres. Ideal for residential lots.• BROAD STREET- Fixer upper on 1.3 acres in excellent location. PRICE REDUCED!• HICKORY BEND - Comfortable 3 BR/2 BA w/ large backyard and greenhouse. NEW PRICE!• MCCOMB - Prime commercial locations close to Interstate 55 and Highway 98. NEW PRICE!• BROAD STREET - Restaurant with fixtures. Access available from Broad and Pearl Street.

• TRESTLE ROAD - 41 acres +/- with creek frontage. NEW LISTING!• OFF HWY 35 N - 108 +/- acres. Abundant wildlife. Hunters paradise. Reasonable offers encouraged.• NORTH MAIN - 3.5 acres with old house to be torn down.• OLD SUMRALL ROAD - 2.6 acre residential building site. SOLD!• CORNER ORCHARD & GAIL - Residential building site. ASKING ONLY $15,000!• BELLEWOOD - Residential building sites.

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$139,000Beautiful, well appointed homewith 3Br/2Ba, convenientlyLocated to town with gorgeouskitchen and tile.

$89,000Nice affordable home on 2+ acres,fresh paint and new flooring,Newer CH/A. Great for 1st timebuyers.

$79,0003Br/2Ba spacious brick home oncorner lot. Great price & would be great for 1st time home buyers.

$114,000City School Dist. with acreage.3Br/2Ba with pecan trees and out Buildings, 5 minutes from Wal-Mart.

3BR/3BA brick home has afinished basement w/kichenetteand full bath, an in-ground pooland fenced backyard all on 34.5beautiful acres.

$69,900Well maintained brick homew/fenced yard and quietneighborhood. 3Br/2Ba w/newCH/A & new roof. Very affordable!

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* SELF STORAGE RENTALS - 417 PEARL STREET*NEW LISTINGS:

*714 MAIN STREET. - Commercial bldg. for sale or lease located on Main St.

CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT: *15 STONEWOOD DR. - Very spacious 4 BR/3.5BA brick home. Gorgeous kitchen, room to spread out.SOLD!

*700 BRANTON AVE - Lg. 3-4 BR/2BA brick home on 3 lots near school and patk. Updated, fencedbackyard and lg. workshop.

*810 CENTRAL AVE. - 3BR/2BA older home on a lg. lot. It has a lot of character. $70’s*SINGLEY ROAD - 16 acres (mol) located on Singley Rd. Open and wooded, city school, great forbuilding.

*COMMERCIAL BUSINESS - Snowball/Snack stand for sale. Includes all appliances, some inventory, lotis leased. Good business. Opened seasonal.

*811 GREYMONT DR. - 3 BR/1.5 BA brick home. Nice step down den, covered patio & fencedbackyard. Great starter home.

*104 EDIE STREET - 3 BR/2 BA updated home in a quiet area. Kitchen & Dining room open, lg.laundry room & fenced backyard.

*616 ALBERTA AVE. - Residential lot. 76 X 200, Corner of Alberta Ave. & Porter Street.*906 & 908 CHURCH ST. - 3 for 1 with this great investment property. A 2BR/2BA House and a 1 BR/1 BA duplex.$50's.*33 STONEWOOD DRIVE - Newer 3BR/2.5BA home on 1.5 acres. Very spacious, upstairs needs painting &flooring.

*12 CORNERSTONE DR. - New Construction 3BR/2BA in Dogwood Pointe. SOLD!*203 S. HIGH SCHOOL AVE. - Commercial bldg w/nice apt. Approx. 6480 sq ft. *49 DUFF ST. - 3 BR/2BA updated nice home on a 3/4 acre lot in the Lakeview Subdivision. *613 CLEARVIEW DRIVE. - 3 BR/2 BA newer home on a lg. deep lot, Approx. 2600 sq.ft. Great location.

*1200 PINECOURT CIRCLE - 3BR/1BA home in quiet cul-de-sac. Cute as a button. $50’s. REDUCED!*LAKESHORE DR. - Remodeled 4BR/2.5BA in Lakeview subdivision, very spacious, large corner lot. *403 LAFAYETTE ST. - 3BR/2BA brick home on a large corner lot. Near downtown. REDUCED!*704 CHURCH ST. - 3BR/2BA updated older home. H/W floors, lg. kitchen and fenced backyard. *1703 NORTH MAIN STREET -3BR/1BA brick home with fenced back yard. $50’s.*36 HASSELLWOODS DRIVE - Executive style 5BR/3.5BA home w/approx. 6000 sq. ft. under roof.REDUCED!

*720 DALE STREET - large lot for building. Located on the corner of Dale Street and Wilks Ave.REDUCED!

*699 WHITE STREET - 2 BR/1BA house with vinyl siding. Has been rental prop. Good neighborhood.$40s.

*WELL ESTABLISHED SCREEN PRINTING BUSINESS - Good income.With or Without building. COMMERCIALLISTING!

*2880 HWY 13 N. - 4BR/2BA home in City schools. Ready to move in. REDUCED!WEST MARION SCUOOL DISTRICT:

*275 WHITE RD., FOXWORTH - 3 BR/2.5 BA country home on 4 acres. Very private, Approx. 2250 Sq. Ft. barn & shed.*96 HWY 587, FOXWORTH - Comm. Bldg., 2 lots, paved parking, used in the past as a bank, Lg. Lobby area, offices & drive-thru.

*47 TURNAGE CHAPEL RD. - 2006, Sunshine 16x80, 3BR/2BA mobile home to be moved. $29,500!*TAYLOR RD. - Approx. 24 acres w/pond, planted pines in 10 yrs. & up. REDUCED!*NEW HOPE RD., FOXWORTH - land for sale near Hwy 98 W. - .67 acres REDUCED!

EAST MARION SCHOOL DISTRICT: *6071 HWY 35 N. - 4BR/2.5BA, 1 yr. old home on 20 acres +/- w/garage apt. Up to 52 acres can be purchased.*244 NEW UNION RD. - Approx. 20 wooded acres. Creek runs through property. Abundant wildlife. *51 ROBBINS LOOP - 7 yr. old 3BR/2.5BA unique home on 10 acres in North Marion County.REDUCED!

*480 BUNKER HILL RD. - 3BR/3BA home on 10 acres MOL, completely updated. REDUCED!

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