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Thursday | July 4, 2019

‘What does being American mean to you?’

Quinn Hockersmith, 4 Charlie Hairston, 15 Megan Hodges, 22 Detarrie Young, 39


“Fireworks.” “It’s good to be an American “Being able to freely live the “I believe that it’s the land of
because you have freedom of way we choose to. Being able to opportunity — to believe and
speech.” worship God and openly speak explore, and to become whatev-
about him to others, to show his er you would like to become.”
love.”

Jason Forrester, 44 Marilou Solero, 64 Ron Sick, 70 Louise Lowe, 81


“I’m blessed to be an Amer- “I feel free. I feel great to live “You’ve got the freedom to “I’m blessed to be an Amer-
ican; the fact that we have the in America with all this freedom make your own choices and the ican. Even though things get
freedom to worship the way that around me.” opportunity for jobs.” rough, it’s still good to be in the
we want to, and the fact that we homeland where you can make
are a democratic government.” a choice — right or wrong. God
bless America.”

Fred Jackson
resigns from Becoming an American
Columbus council Local legal residents look to
City to hold special naturalization process for citizenship
BY AMANDA LIEN
election in August alien@cdispatch.com

to fill vacancy Today could be one of the last Inside


Fourth of July holidays Gon Carley n SLIMANTICS: Lon-
By Mary Pollitz
mpollitz@cdispatch.com
spends as simply a legal U.S. resident. don-raised Starkville
Soon, she hopes to be a citizen. man has different per-
Ward 4 Council- But when she first arrived in Colum- spective on Indepen-
dence Day. Page 4A
man Fred Jackson bus 14 years ago, she felt like she was n BUSINESS MOVES
has resigned from the on a different planet, rather than just in WITH MARY: Kicking
a different country. off Fourth of July with a
Columbus City Coun-
There were some similarities to her bang. Page 9B
cil, effective immedi-
home province of Tak, Thailand —
ately.
open green spaces, plenty of trees and a warm climate — but
Mayor Robert
it was the way people spoke that really caught her off guard,
Smith announced Jackson
she said.
during an impromp-
“I thought my English was good, but in the South, there’s a
tu press conference at City Hall Jennifer Mosbrucker/Dispatch Staff whole other language,” she said. “There are all these phrases
Wednesday morning that he had Gon Carley, who immigrated to the United States that I didn’t know what they meant. I wouldn’t understand
received Jackson’s letter of resigna- from Tak, Thailand 14 years ago, sits inside the things, so it took me a long time to speak English with anyone
tion. Smith did not provide media restaurant she and her husband co-own in down- except my husband.”
with a copy of the letter, but said town Columbus. Since coming to the U.S., Carley
says she has learned to be more outspoken and Her husband, Scott Carley, with whom she co-owns and
Jackson’s reasons for stepping down See Naturalization, 8A
has grown more confident in speaking English.
were to “spend more time with his
family” and “focus on his career.”
See Jackson, 8A

Weather Five Questions Calendar Independence day Public


1 Which president was born on the Today closings meetings
Fourth of July? ■ City offices: Thursday, July 4 July 9: Planning
■ Independence Day Celebration:
2 Instead of an eagle, what bird did and Friday, July 5 and Zoning Com-
Benjamin Franklin originally want to be Starkville Parks and Recreation invites
■ County offices: Thursday, July mission, 5:30
the national bird? the public to bring lawn chairs or blankets
4 and Friday, July 5 p.m., City Hall
3 Name the four presidents on Mount for this event at the Starkville Sportsplex,
July 9:
Rushmore. 405 Lynn Lane, beginning at 5 p.m. Enjoy ■ Garbage routes: Garbage pick-
4 The first week of July is typically the Starkville Oktib-
Llayna Linton music, food, inflatables, petting zoo, up in the city initially scheduled
busiest week of what for the year in beha Consoli-
Fifth grade, Heritage snacks, plus fireworks at 9 p.m. For more for Thursday will move to Friday.
the United States? dated School
information, call 662-323-2294.

90 Low 73
5 What two presidents died on the Regular pickups will resume the District board, 6
High Fourth of July? week of Monday, July 8. p.m., Greens-
Chance p.m. t-storm Answers, 8B
Friday ■ Garbage routes: Garbage pick- boro Center
Full forecast on ■ Exhibit opening, movie: The Colum- up in the county initially scheduled July 12: Board
page 2A. bus Arts Council hosts a free reception for Thursday will move to Friday of Aldermen
from 5:30-7 p.m. for an exhibit of west- work session,
this week. Regular pickups will re-
ern art by area artists at the Rosenzweig noon, City Hall
Inside Arts Center, 501 Main St. At 7 p.m., a
sume the week of Monday, July 8.
July 15: Board
free showing of “Monte Walsh” (2003, ■ The Dispatch: The offices of Supervisors,
Business 9B Dear Abby 4B of The Dispatch will be closed
Classifieds 8B Obituaries 5A Tom Selleck) begins. For more infor- 5:30 p.m., Ok-
Comics 4B Opinions 6A mation, visit columbus-arts.org or call Thursday. Normal operations will tibbeha County
Crossword 8B 662-328-2787. resume Friday. Courthouse

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Thursday
SAY WHAT?
DID YOU HEAR? “They’re getting richer off the backs of taxpayers
GOP political donation tool while young and beginning farmers are priced out ...”
Sen. Charles Grassley on large farming operations
finding loopholes around payment caps of the $12
to rival Trump’s preferred app billion aid package for farmers. Story, 7A.

Give.GOP will which allows donors to

launch Tuesday
give to candidates up and
down the ballot with a few
taps of a smartphone.
A Thousand Words
BY BRIAN SLODYSKO Give.GOP founder Paul
The Associated Press Dietzel said efforts by
national Republicans to
WASHINGTON — A
adopt one online giving
Texas company is launch-
platform run counter to
ing a new political dona-
tion app for Republicans long-standing GOP beliefs
that will rival a similar in “free markets, equal op-
platform already adopt- portunity and capitalism.”
ed by President Donald Dietzel also is the CEO
Trump, a move that could of another online donation
complicate GOP efforts to company that Republicans
match Democrats’ online have used, Anedot, and he
fundraising success. said some have likened
Give.GOP will launch the party’s top-down ef-
on Tuesday. It comes a fort to socialism.
week after the rollout of “This sounds a lot like
WinRed, a platform adopt- AOC, not the Republican
ed by all national Republi- Party,” he said, using the
can campaign committees initials for outspoken New
and praised by Trump via York Rep. Alexandria Oca-
tweet after its debut. sio-Cortez, who identifies
Top Republican leaders as a democratic socialist.
and donors have sought to Emails obtained by
find one platform for their The Associated Press
online giving since Demo- show that Republican
crats’ online giving portal, leaders have incentivized
ActBlue, played a pivotal
the adoption of WinRed.
role in their 2018 midterm
A National Republican
success. The nonprofit
Congressional Commit-
served as a conduit that
funneled more than $1.6 tee official wrote in one
billion to Democratic cam- message this month that
paigns. members of Congress
Republicans’ cam- who adopt the platform
paigns, however, use a can get a break of up to
hodgepodge of more than $20,000 on their member- Courtesy photo
a dozen for-profit compa- ship dues, a term used for A flag-raising ceremony that took place today at East Mississippi Community College’s Communiversity served
nies to collect online con- the campaign cash they as a symbolic commissioning of the $42 million facility that will house educational programs related to advanced
manufacturing. Members of the EMCC Board of Trustees, the Communiversity Advisory Board, and employees
tributions. That cedes an are expected to give to
with the college’s Workforce and Community Services division attended the event that included lunch and tours
advantage to a monolith- Republican political com- of the building, which is expected to open in time for fall classes that begin in August. EMCC President Scott
ic platform like ActBlue, mittees. Alsobrooks and Workforce and Community Services Vice President Raj Shaunak were the guest speakers.

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Man shot by Mississippi officer after Louisiana shooting


‘He was so high on something, we couldn’t get anything out of him’ just shot another woman, and
Stewart speculated Byrd was
shot her and stole the Acura.
They believe he then drove
Woodville Police Chief Jessie Stewart “under the influence of a strong to Woodville, about 45 miles
drug.” north. The woman was found
The Associated Press the chest before 3 a.m., Po- wasn’t any worse than what it
“He was so high on some- walking along the interstate,
lice Chief Jessie Stewart told was,” Stewart said. “You know
WOODVILLE — A man shot thing, we couldn’t get anything wounded. Baton Rouge Police
WAFB-TV, after Byrd charged with one female in there work-
a woman in Louisiana, stole her out of him,” Stewart said. spokesman Sgt. Don Coppola
at officers. ing that time of the night by Byrd was taken by helicopter Jr. said the woman is expected
car and left her wounded before Stewart said Byrd tried to herself. It was just lucky there to a Baton Rouge hospital with to survive.
driving to Mississippi where he drive the stolen Acura sedan was a bystander on the outside life-threatening injuries. His Byrd was recently released
was shot multiple times early through the glass storefront, and saw this happening and he condition wasn’t immediately from a Mississippi state prison
Tuesday by a police officer, au- got out, waved two pistols in the was able to call the Sheriff’s De- known. after serving time for burglary
thorities said. air and “slapped around” the partment.” Police in Baton Rouge said and possession of contraband.
A Woodville, Mississippi, only clerk on duty. A bystander Witnesses said Byrd was Byrd was riding with a 26-year- Authorities said he was wear-
police officer shot 28-year-old called police. yelling that he wasn’t afraid to old woman from the Natchez ing an ankle monitor when he
Gerry Byrd multiple times in “I’m just so thankful that this shoot the clerk because he had area on Interstate 10 when he was shot.

Trial reset for lawmaker


accused of beating his wife
Rep. Doug McLeod of Lucedale faces iff’s deputies say McLeod
bloodied his wife’s nose
up to a $500 fine, six months in jail after she didn’t undress
quickly enough when he
or both if convicted wanted to have sex. Dep-
uties report McLeod was
The Associated Press Leod of Lucedale origi- drunk when they arrived
nally was set for trial July at the couple’s home May
LUCEDALE — The 9 in George County Jus- 18.
misdemeanor domestic tice Court. The Sun Her- McLeod issued a
violence trial for a Missis- ald reports the new date is statement saying reports
sippi lawmaker has been Aug. 20. misrepresented what hap-
delayed because a local District Attorney An- pened, though he did not
prosecutor stepped down gel Myers McIlrath said say how.
from the case. her office will take over If convicted, McLeod
Second-term Republi- the prosecution. faces up to a $500 fine, six
can state Rep. Doug Mc- George County sher- months in jail or both.

Around the state


Traffic chase leads to fatal shooting Guard Glen Kerley testified he was as-
saulted while dealing with the rapper
by Mississippi police and onlookers at a Dillard’s store during
PONTOTOC — A north Mississip- Biloxi’s 2017 Black Beach Weekend.
pi sheriff says a man has been shot to Kerley pepper sprayed the crowd
death in a shootout with law enforce- when they refused to leave and said he
ment officers after a traffic chase. was then beaten by the rapper, his guard
Union County Sheriff Jimmy Ed- and others. Kerley sued the rapper for
wards tells The Associated Press that assault and other offenses. Hatch hasn’t
during a traffic stop Monday evening, shown up to court since his attorney
the driver of a pickup truck took off and withdrew from the case in March.
deputies chased him. Hatch has a pending lawsuit against
Edwards says the chase went into Dillard’s.
Pontotoc County, with officers from the
Mississippi Highway Patrol the Union
County and Pontotoc County sheriff’s
Mississippi spectators run off with
departments involved. Edwards says movie’s fake $100 bills
the Mississippi man got out of the pick- NATCHEZ — A Mississippi police
up and exchanged gunfire with officers. chief is warning people in the town of
He says the man died at the scene and Natchez not to spend money that actors
no officers were injured. are tossing around: The $100 bills are
The man’s name wasn’t immediate- fake.
ly released. Mississippi Bureau of In- A movie called “Breaking News
vestigation is examining the case, as in Yuba County” is being shot in and
it does with all shootings involving law around Natchez, and is due for release
enforcement officers. next year.
Natchez Chief Walter Armstrong
tells WAPT-TV that actors threw doz-
Rapper ordered to pay $233K to ens of bills out a window during filming
guard who pepper sprayed him Monday, and spectators ran off with
BILOXI — Rapper Boosie BadAzz some.
has been ordered to pay about $233,000 It will be easy to spot a fake because
to a security guard who pepper sprayed the back of each bill contains the phrase
him at a Mississippi Gulf Coast mall. “It’s not the money, it’s the joke.”
The Sun Herald of Biloxi reports the Allison Janney, Mila Kunis and Regi-
order was issued Tuesday in a default na Hall are starring in the movie. The
judgment against the Louisiana rapper, director, Tate Taylor, lives near Nat-
whose real name is Torrence Hatch. chez.

Marriages and divorces


■ Jessie Quinn and Pamela Allen; June 27
Lowndes County Brown; June 14 ■ Andrew Haase and Angel
Marriages ■ Brian Mims and Debbie Flowers; June 28
■ Reed Kirkpatrick and Audrey Dawson; June 15 ■ Joshua Hancock and Aubrey
Weeks; June 1 ■ Tevin Truss and Joslyn Bak- Thomas; June 28
■ Glenn Jefferson Jr. and er; June 15 ■ Jordann New and Ivye Yeat-
Andriana Spiller; June 1 ■ Mitchell Corder and Kayla man; June 28
■ Drake Riley and Emily Taylor; June 19
Markham; June 1 ■ Isaac Douglas and Sennie
■ Dennon Jones and Keri House; June 19 Divorces
Hutcherson; June 1 ■ Jan McClanahan and Tanya ■ Johanna E. Baillargeon
■ Tony Carter and Cyntyla Rousset; June 20 and Nicholas A. Baillargeon;
Davis; June 3 ■ Brandon Carter and Monica June 3
■ Tyler Coleman and McKinley Knight; June 20 ■ Jennifer Diane Butler and
Jordan; June 3 ■ Toney Jennings and Katie Charles Steven Butler; June
■ James Whitley and Claudine Jefferson; June 20 10
Wilson; June 4 ■ Darius Wren and Krystal ■ Renaldo Laronta Gardner
■ Lester Perkins and Stacy Trussell; June 22 and Chekita Staples Gardner;
Norris; June 7 ■ Anthony Sharp and Victoria June 11
■ J.T. Wells and Tieyatta Ker- McDaniel; June 22 ■ Kimberly Antonette Jennings
neal; June 8 ■ Taylor Stafford and Carrie Tate and Rufus Lee Tate; June
■ Jessie Hudson and Sheryl Westmoreland; June 22 10
Pusha; June 8 ■ Charles Cloinger and Amy
■ Barbara Ann Hairston and
■ Lucas Culver and Amber Kell; June 22
Roy Hairston; June 14
Hearn; June 8 ■ Maurice Sharp and Lakin
■ Winter P. Owens and Thom-
■ Steven Vassar and Drucilla Dobbs; June 24
as G. Owens; June 12
Latham; June 12 ■ Michael Hood and Shayla
■ Shakylan Cunningham and Pounds; June 24 ■ Lucinda McLeod and James
Breana Montgomery; June 13 ■ Philip Child and Hayley Earl McLeod; June 11
■ Earl Lindsey and Sarah Sheppard; June 25 ■ Bennie L. Aaron Jr. and
Johnson; June 13 ■ Brody Weseli and Rachel Brynn Aaron; June 13
■ Chadquian Emerson and Hood; June 26 ■ Jason Kuhn and Megan
Nicole Evans; June 14 ■ Dekota King and Christa Perkins Kuhn; June 14
■ Luke Rushing and Lora Nonmaker; June 26 ■ Nicholas Ryan Bahr and If you don’t read The Dispatch, how are you gonna know?
Madden; June 14 ■ Jonathan Pitts and Jennifer Stevie Jade Bahr; June 12
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SLIMANTICS

British, not bitter


London-raised Starkville man has different
perspective on Independence Day
H
appy Fourth of
July, the day we
Americans set
aside each summer to
scare the bejeebers out
of our house pets with
explosives.
Also known as “Inde-
pendents Day” — this
was before there were
Republicans and Demo-
crats — or “The Original
Brexit,” Americans have
been celebrating the
holiday for 243 years.
OK, so maybe there
wasn’t much celebrating
those first fours years
since the Americans
of that day spent most
of that time slogging
around barefoot in the
snow trying not to get
shot or hanged. Add to
that, war fighting was
very frustrating, given
the primitive weaponry
of the day. It was all “Stop
or I’ll shoot! Eventually.”
But once the war end-
ed, it was all “We beat the
Russian hockey team”
giddiness for the Ameri-
cans while the Brits went
back home and busied
themselves with not
making great advances in
dentistry.
Every year, American
columnists and pundits
Jennifer Mosbrucker/Dispatch Staff
try to come up with new
Dispatch columnist Slim Smith, right, interviewed Starkville resident and native of London, England, Andrew Grandfield, about his perspective
perspectives on this most on the Fourth of July, and the “rivalry” between Britain and the United States. Though Grandfield spent most of his life in London, he moved to
American of holidays. Starkville 10 years ago and has since become an American citizen.
Me? I prefer to let some-
body else take a crack had the better George” her father’s hometown of still swears unwavering While Brits can be a nations, kind of like be-
at it. or, predictably, “Your side Starkville, Andrew and allegiance to the British bit stand-offish, Andrew ing the kid of a bitter di-
That’s why I tracked cheated, what with the Laura had married and Pubs he misses and, of found the people in the vorce long since resolved,
down a bloke by the name incessant shooting from started their own family course, English soccer, U.S., and in Mississippi I suppose.
of Andrew Grandfield. behind bushes and the in London. the outcome of Tuesday’s in particular, to be warm, “I do get a bit of
Grandfield is 58 years like. Poor form!” For 30 years, they Women’s World Cup inviting and helpful. He ribbing around July the
old and has lived in Yet in the face of made trips to the U.S. to semifinal not withstand- loves the vastness of the 4th,” he admitted. “Aside
Starkville for the past this withering line of visit Laura’s family and ing. The USA beat En- country and the natural from that, the subject
nine years with his wife, questioning, Grandfield their two eldest sons, gland, 2-1 in that one. beauty he has seen in rarely comes up. The
Laura, and the youngest remained suspiciously who had immigrated to Apart from that, Mississippi and on vaca- Royal Family, now that’s
of their three sons, who is pleasant. He offered no the U.S. After selling the Starkville and the U.S. tion trips to California, a different story. That’s
just home from National excuse. Stiff upper lip, print shop he inherited feel very much like home. New Mexico, Arizona what everyone seems to
Guard deployment in the and all that, you know. from his father, Andrew “Really, I can’t say I’ve and Florida. want to ask about.”
Middle East. Andrew is “We didn’t even study and Laura moved to missed London much at “I could never have God save the Queen,
the Golden Triangle sales the American Revolution Starkville in 2010. all,” he said. “My wife imagined this life,” he Andrew.
rep for Dallas Printing in school,” he said. “Of Four years later, missed it far more than I said. And Happy Fourth of
out of Jackson. course, I don’t think kids Andrew became a U.S. did, especially that first He rightly considers July, if you don’t mind me
He is also a native of today even know their citizen, although he year.” himself a citizen of both saying so.
London, England, the own history, let alone
son of a print shop owner. British history.”
You can hardly get more American kids can’t
British than that. escape knowing about
So, over lunch at the the Revolution, though.
Veranda on Tuesday, I In big cities and tiny
was eager to hear An- hamlets, towns and
drew’s take on Indepen- villages, Americans
dence Day. spend the holiday in a
I’ll give credit where red, white and blue orgy
it is due here: I did not of barbecue smoke and
sense even the residue of Chinese fireworks —
ancestral bitterness over either watching staged
his being on the losing fireworks shows or
side of one of the big purchasing their own
upsets in war history. pyrotechnics on the side
Upset seems a mild of the highway from a
description. At the time vendor who has set up
of the American Revo- shop under a tent — Gun-
lution, Britain was the powder Gypsies, essen-
world’s superpower. The tially. (Pro tip: The guy
sun never set on the Brit- with only one hand and
ish Empire, the saying no eyebrows always sells
went. Colonial America, the best stuff).
meanwhile, was about Brits, on the other
as prepared for a war as hand, remain true to
I am for a Ninja Warrior their understated nature,
competition. where this holiday is
But the British, de- commonly known as
spite having much cooler “Thursday.”
uniforms (they wore the Not Grandfield,
Nike of the day) didn’t though.
account for the home- “I like the holiday,” he
field advantage, which in professed. “I like the day
sports and sometimes in off, the food. We spent
wars, can count for a lot, our first Fourth of July
as we would find out for when we moved here on
ourselves in Vietnam. the beach in Florida. It
My plan was to pene- was perfect.”
trate Grandfield’s cordial As we enjoyed lunch,
veneer and expose the la- I realized Grandfield
tent, yet still smoldering, has employed a common
resentment commonly as- means of escaping the
sociated with those who inherited humiliation of
have suffered so great a losing a war: He switched
loss. I wanted to lay bare teams.
the pitiful excuses and ra- Grandfield met his
tionalizations often used wife in London — Laura
to explain the loss: “We was the teenage daugh-
got caught looking ahead ter of a Marine who was
to the French. They’re stationed there. By the
our REAL rivals” or “It time her folks were sent
really came down to who back stateside, settling in

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Trump transforms 2020 Catholic


immigration debate — for Democrats archdiocese sues
‘The brutality of this administration has pushed Trump has done,” said Vermont

this conversation to happen. The world is bearing


Sen. Bernie Sanders.
California Sen. Kamala Harris
said she would immediately use
insurers over future
witness. You’re seeing the pressure of this
abuse claims
executive action as president to pro-
tect young immigrants by preserv-
moment is pushing the conversation.’ ing the Obama-era Deferred Action
Cristina Jimenez, executive director of United We Dream Action for Childhood Arrivals program —
and by extending those deportation By K AREN MAT THEWS
protections to parents and military The Associated Press
By LISA MASCARO tion has pushed this conversation
AP Congressional Correspondent to happen,” said Cristina Jimenez, veterans.
executive director of United We Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth NEW YORK — The Roman Catholic Archdio-
WASHINGTON — The intensity Dream Action. Warren and former Housing Secre- cese of New York has sued more than two dozen
of President Donald Trump’s hard- The group formed around pro- tary Julian Castro want to do away insurance companies, seeking to compel them to
line approach to immigration hasn’t tecting young immigrants known with the law that makes illegal en- cover claims filed by people who say they were
just pushed the Republican Party as Dreamers from deportation, but try into the United States a crimi- abused by clerics.
rightward — it’s also moving Dem- now sees that issue as a starting nal, rather than civil, offense. Church officials anticipate that numerous al-
ocrats in ways that are profoundly point, or “floor,” in the debate as the And Sen. Cory Booker an- leged abuse victims will sue under New York’s
transforming the immigration de- nation confronts harsh images from nounced a plan Tuesday to use his Child Victims Act, which gives victims a year to
bate. the border, including the deaths of presidential powers to orient the file claims alleging sex abuse that were previous-
Gone are hopes for a big, bipar- migrant children and adults in fed- Department of Homeland Secu- ly barred by the statute of limitations.
tisan immigration overhaul once eral custody. rity away from immigration raids The archdiocese, the nation’s second-largest
envisioned in Congress. With dire “The world is bearing witness,” on schools or churches and end after Los Angeles, says in its lawsuit filed Friday
conditions taking hold at the bor- Jimenez said. “You’re seeing the Trump’s travel ban to the U.S. by in Manhattan state Supreme Court that many of
der, and deportations stoking fear pressure of this moment is pushing residents of certain majority-Mus- its insurers “intend to dispute, limit, or deny cov-
in immigrant communities, groups the conversation.” lim nations. erage” for abuse claims filed in response to the
on the left are no longer willing to At their first televised debate, Longtime immigration advocate Child Victims Act, which Democratic Gov. An-
engage in the trade-offs that had the Democratic presidential candi- Frank Sharry said the urgency of drew Cuomo signed into law in February.
long been cornerstones to any deal. dates gave voice to the enormous the situation and the GOP’s em- “The Archdiocese of New York has filed suit
That’s pushing the 2020 Demo- shift under way. Talk of reviving brace of Trump’s priorities is pro- seeking to hold insurance companies to the poli-
cratic presidential candidates to “comprehensive immigration re- pelling Democrats in a new direc-
cies they issued, and for which it paid premiums,”
increasingly say they’ll rely on ex- form” was largely absent, replaced tion.
archdiocese spokesman Joseph Zwilling said in a
ecutive action to undo Trump’s pol- by calls for unilateral action. “Do we think comprehensive
statement.
icies and revamp the system that “Day One, we take out our ex- immigration reform would pass in
The one-year window to file claims under the
lawmakers have been unable to fix. ecutive order pen and we rescind 2021? It’s kind of hard to imagine,”
“The brutality of this administra- every damn thing on this issue that he said. new state law starts in August, but the archdio-
cese says people who allege they were abused by
priests decades ago have already begun to file ac-
tions against the archdiocese.
The lawsuit says that the archdiocese notified
Insurance Co. of North America, a subsidiary
Area obituaries of Chubb Group of Insurance Cos., of a lawsuit
filed by a man who says he was abused by two
COMMERCIAL DISPATCH March 23, 1968, in Pick- ments. Sharp Garment Plant. clergymen in the 1970s. Chubb responded that it
OBITUARY POLICY ens County, to Sammy Mr. Vanhorn was She was a member of wouldn’t cover the claim, the lawsuit says.
Obituaries with basic informa-
Cheeks and Ida Neal. born Oct. 8, 1962, in River Bend Baptist The archdiocese says the denial of coverage
tion including visitation and
service times, are provided
In addition to his New Jersey, to Fredrick Church. “deprives the archdiocese of the benefits of the
free of charge. Extended parents, he is survived Vanhorn and Audrey In addition to her liability coverage for which it paid premiums.”
obituaries with a photograph, by his wife, Beverly Vanhorn. parents, she was
detailed biographical informa- Neal of Millport; daugh- In addition to his preceded in death by We had questions about cremation.
tion and other details families ters, Corinthia Neal of parents, he is survived her husband, Woodie
may wish to include, are avail- Millport and Teneshia by his wife, Robin Van- Murff Jr.; son, Mike
able for a fee. Obituaries must Neal of Fayette, Ala- horn; son, John Van- Thompson; sisters,
We found the
be submitted through funeral
bama; sons, Malcolm horn; daughter, Sarah Lucille Garrett, Evelyn answers here.
homes unless the deceased’s
body has been donated to
Willingham of Millport Vanhorn; brother, Scott Francisco and Dorothy
science. If the deceased’s and Charles Neal, both Vanhorn; and sister, Dull; and brother, Buck Call today.
body was donated to science, of Millport, Charlie Terri Vanhorn. Jones.
the family must provide official Ray Neal of Fayette She is survived by
proof of death. Please submit and Jaquarious Wash- Bill Scott her son, Ricky Thomp-
all obituaries on the form pro- ington of Tuscaloosa; SHUQUALAK — son of Hamilton; six
vided by The Commercial Dis- and brothers, Samuel Lowndes Funeral Home and Crematory
patch. Free notices must be Bill Scott died June grandchildren; and 11 Columbus, MS • (662) 328-1808
Cheeks and Steven 2, 2019, at Noxubee great-grandchildren.
submitted to the newspaper
no later than 3 p.m. the day
Cheeks. General Hospital.
prior for publication Tuesday Arrangements are
through Friday; no later than 4 Gladys Jenkins incomplete and will be
p.m. Saturday for the Sunday SHUQUALAK — announced by Lee-
edition; and no later than 7:30 Gladys Jenkins, 91, died
a.m. for the Monday edition.
Sykes Funeral Home of
Incomplete notices must be re-
June 30, 2019, at Noxu- Macon.
ceived no later than 7:30 a.m. bee General Hospital.
for the Monday through Friday Services will be at Minnie Murff
editions. Paid notices must be 1 p.m. Saturday at Old LACKEY — Minnie
finalized by 3 p.m. for inclusion Shiloh M.B. Church, Lou Murff, 82, died July
the next day Monday through with the Rev. Ronald 3, 2019, at North Mis-
Thursday; and on Friday by 3 Murray officiating. sissippi Medical Center
p.m. for Sunday and Monday Burial will follow at
publication. For more informa- in Tupelo.
tion, call 662-328-2471.
Wahalak M.B. Church Services will be
Cemetery. Lee-Sykes at 11 a.m. Friday at
Funeral Home of Tisdale-Lann Memorial
Charlie Neal Macon is in charge of Funeral Home Chapel
MILLPORT, Ala. — arrangements. She was in Aberdeen, with Roy
Charlie Ellis Neal, 51, formerly employed as McHenry officiating.
died June 28, 2019, in a domestic and private Visitation will be two
Tuscaloosa, Alabama. home worker.
hours prior to services
Services will be at 2 Ms. Jenkins was
at the funeral home.
p.m. Saturday at Holly born April 18, 1928, in
Tisdale-Lann Memo-
Grove Baptist Church, Noxubee County.
rial Funeral Home of
with Chris Horton and Aberdeen is in charge
Kevin Dixon officiating. James Vanhorn of arrangements.
Burial will follow at MILLPORT, Ala. — Mrs. Murff was born
the church cemetery. James Richard Van- Sept. 14, 1936, in Ham-
Visitation will be from horn, 56, died July 1, ilton, to the late James
6-8 p.m. Friday at 2019, at his residence. Alf Jones and Dovie
Dowdle Funeral Home. A memorial service Idella Hill Jones. She
Dowdle Funeral Home will be held at a later was a graduate of Ham-
of Millport is in charge date. Dowdle Funeral ilton High School and
of arrangements. Home of Millport is formerly employed with
Mr. Neal was born in charge of arrange-

Atlanta OKs ban on smoking


inside bars, restaurant, airport
The Associated Press side designated rooms.
Most of the busiest
ATLANTA — Atlanta’s airports in the U.S. ban
city council has approved smoking in all indoor ar-
a far-reaching ban on eas, the Centers for Dis-
smoking and vaping in ease Control and Preven-
restaurants and bars — tion said in a 2017 report .
and potentially one of the Denver International
world’s busiest airports.
Airport last year closed
City council members
the last of its indoor
approved the ban Monday,
smoking lounges and is
The Atlanta Journal-Con-
stitution reported. It cov- now smoke-free indoors.
ers cigarettes, cigars and Others with total bans on
electronic cigarettes. If smoking indoors include
signed by the mayor, it O’Hare International
would take effect on Jan. Airport in Chicago; Los
2, 2020. Angeles International Air-
Ha r t sf ield -Jackson port; Dallas Fort Worth
Atlanta International International Airport; and
Airport is one of the few Charlotte Douglas Inter-
major U.S. hubs where national Airport in North
people can still smoke in- Carolina.
Opinion
6A THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2019
PETER BIRNEY IMES Editor/Publisher
BIRNEY IMES III Editor/Publisher 1998-2018
BIRNEY IMES JR. Editor/Publisher 1947-2003

Dispatch
The
BIRNEY IMES SR. Editor/Publisher 1922-1947

ZACK PLAIR, Managing Editor


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MARY ANN HARDY Controller

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR


Voice of the people
Reader finds cartoon in poor taste
Our beloved Commercial Dispatch
is sadly mistaken if they think the
so-called cartoon about cannibalism
is humorous in our paper today, July
1. Surely they realize it’s possible
that children might actually stumble
across their very strange “cartoon”
and start asking their parents ques-
tions.
I think they should give themselves
an oversized “thorn” for this obvious
boo boo. Plus a withdrawal — espe-
cially since Obama began the practice
and it was inherited by Trump who
had to correct the situation.
The Definition of ‘cartoon’ From
Collins Dictionary.com
NOUN:
A cartoon is a humorous drawing
or series of drawings in a newspaper
or magazine.
I’m pretty sure that all adults who
see the misrepresentation will agree
that there’s no humor there and is it’s
in very bad taste.
Raymond Gross
Columbus

A wake up call MISSISSIPPI VOICES

Press Association conference gives opportunity


America, we have a problem! Free
health care for illegal aliens. Free
college for all. Free, Free, Free.
That sounds good, if it was true.
It is easy to spend someone’s else
money. Someone has to pay, there are
no free lunches. The liberals want to
tax the rich, to pay for everything.
to hear from Lt. Gov. candidates
July fourth is a great proved our state’s business of the Year from my district because
What they don’t understand is, soon holiday. Family, burgers, laws and got insurance cov- you can’t know what a teacher is going
the well will run dry. During my swimming pools, iced tea. erage for autistic children. through until you have been there at
working career, I never worked for It’s a fun relaxing holiday. Notable quotes from 7 a.m. when they get there and 7 p.m.
a poor man. I was fortunate to have An added bonus, so far this Hosemann: when they leave, and understand that
worked for good business men, that summer has been remark- n “I want to be as colle- they have the heart of that child in
made good decisions. They took a ably mild. giate as possible, as open to their hand. It is so critical that we do
few chances and were rewarded with The signers of the Dec- the public as possible and a better job in Mississippi with public
a successful, profitable businesses. laration of Independence everybody participate as education. It’s why I ran. Why I served.
The successful, wealthy Americans were signing their death much as possible.” And why I donated my legislative sal-
are not the problem. The leaches in warrants if their rebellion n “Only about 25 ary to my school district. As Gov. Wil-
government are. Make everyone de- was squelched. Our nation percent of our high school liam Winter said, public education is
pendent on the government, take the was founded on selfless Wyatt Emmerich students will get a college the one thing that will break the cycle
incentive to work away, take our guns bravery. education. The other 75 of poverty in Mississippi. Education is
away, promise us poor unwashed the What followed was the percent need a meaning- the biggest economic development tool
moon. Please don’t fall for this. I think best system of government mankind ful job that allows them to raise their we have.”
there are enough common sense, God has ever seen. It’s not perfect by any families. We need to get the communi- n “I’m a product of vocational tech-
fearing, hard working, patriotic Amer- means, but it’s the best. Our found- ty colleges reaching out to students in nical school. We are doing a disservice
icans left to reject the liberal’s attempt ing fathers were brilliant, perfectly the 10th and 11th grades to teach them to the vast majority of our students
to destroy our great nation. But, we’ll balancing theory and reality. Today, skills so they can become plumbers, when we assume that every single
have to speak up, stand up and get out the United States is unparalleled in electricians, welders and (have) other child needs to be on a college track.”
and vote to save our country. Please the world for its freedom, prosperity, employable skills.” n “We have the highest teen preg-
do your part. Your vote counts, your goodness and might. n “State government won’t look to- nancy rate in our state and we continue
voice can be heard, but you have to What a blessing to live in Missis- day as it will look four years from now. to teach abstinence and we wonder
take a stand. sippi: Smack dab in the heart of the We have over 200 agencies, boards and why it’s not working. We need to start
God Bless America. fastest growing region of the greatest commissions and the effectiveness of dealing in policy, not party. I don’t
Lee Roy Lollar country in the history of the world. Not each of those needs to be reviewed by know how we got the idea that it’s got
Columbus only that, we are blessed with ample all of us. The government needs to be to be my way or the highway, but it’s
rain, four mild seasons and the most lean and mean.” not working.”
spiritual and generous state in the n “Ninety-percent of the prisoners n “I’ve been over 70,000 miles
TODAY IN HISTORY union. will be getting out of prison. The worst mainly in small communities – Soso,
I have to pinch myself when I wake thing is to have them come back. At Kokomo, Osyka knocking on doors.
Today is Thursday, July 4, the 185th up and realize how blessed I am to Parchman, we have 300 to 400 guards, I don’t tell them I’m Jay Hughes and
day of 2019. There are 180 days left in be able to make a living observing, we need like 500. It’s 85 percent female here’s what I stand for. I say, ‘I’m Jay
the year. This is Independence Day. analyzing and writing about our state. and their compensation package is Hughes, I’m running for lieutenant
Today’s Highlight in History: I love Mississippi and want to see it woefully inadequate. When I go and governor and I’d like to know what’s
On July 4, 1826, 50 years to the day prosper. meet with mental health, it’s the important to you and your family. It’s
after the Declaration of Independence This past weekend, I attended the same there. When we right size state amazing that what’s important to them
was adopted, former presidents John 153rd Mississippi Press Association government, it will provide money for is totally different than what the lobby-
Adams and Thomas Jefferson both at the Golden Nugget in Biloxi. Before state workers who are woefully inade- ists have convinced the politicians in
died. anyone writes of the newspaper busi- quate in their compensation.” Jackson what is important to them.”
On this date: ness, pause to consider what it takes n “No one in Mississippi should be n “We’ve got to do something with
In 1776, the Declaration of Inde- an industry to survive for 153 years. more than 30 minutes from a viable our roads and bridge. When a busi-
pendence was adopted by delegates to I have been to 40 or so of these emergency room. ness is coming in to a new community,
the Second Continental Congress in meetings and it’s always an extra n “When we address these issues, they don’t ask ‘What are your policies
Philadelphia. bonus during a campaign year to hear we’ll do it like we have always done. on God, gays, guns and abortion,’
In 1802, the United States Military the candidates address the group. It’s We’ll get all the competing interests they want to know about your public
Academy officially opened at West freedom and democracy in action, in a room and we’ll start the discus- schools, your healthcare and your
Point, New York. right before your very eyes. sion and the media will be welcome to roads and bridges. We’ve got to do
In 1817, ground was broken for the Every candidate we heard is sharp listen and watch.” something with that.”
Erie Canal in Rome, New York. The as a tack. Only super high-functioning n “Our growth can come from n “Private prisons, I’ve toured
middle section of the waterway took individuals can muster a statewide Mississippi growing internally. You’ll some of them, it’s an abysmal failure,
three years to complete; the entire campaign effort, so you’ll never hear see our emphasis on economic devel- putting the lives of the community and
canal was finished in 1825. me calling a successful politician stu- opment being on existing Mississippi the incarcerated in jeopardy. I recently
In 1831, the fifth president of the pid or an idiot. What nonsense! companies from 25 to 250 employees toured the Leakesville prison. It needs
United States, James Monroe, died in Several candidates spoke passion- with a minimal amount of infusion of 275 employees, it’s got 125, so every
New York City at age 73. ately about bringing vocational train- state dollars. That’s where over 50 single person incarcerated there is in
ing back to our high schools rather percent of our employment is.” solitary confinement. They haven’t
than the current policy of getting Jay Hughes, a Democratic candidate been out in daylight for four months
Our View: Local Editorials students on a college track. for lieutenant governor, also addressed because they don’t have enough peo-
Local editorials appearing in this space Delbert Hosemann, current Missis- the group. Hughes is an attorney and ple. We need to know what’s broken
represent the opinion of the newspaper’s sippi Secretary of State, is a Republi- businessman who served as an Oxford and what needs to be fixed.”
editorial board: Peter Imes, editor and can candidate for Lieutenant Governor. alderman before being elected state n “Medicaid expansion. I support it.
publisher; Zack Plair, managing editor;
Rumor has it, he turned down a chance representative. A billion dollars a year it brings in and
Slim Smith and senior newsroom staff. To
inquire about a meeting with the board, to be U. S. Senator because he felt he Like Hosemann, Hughes has the 12,000 jobs it will create. Our hospitals
please contact Peter Imes at 662-328- could do more for Mississippi serv- skill set to be lieutenant governor. He’s will be able to survive and some of the
2424, or e-mail voice@cdispatch.com. ing in statewide office. Indeed, the super smart, articulate, passionate rural hospitals that have closed will be
lieutenant governor has a huge amount and driven to improve our state. Some able to reopen.”
of power. quotes from his speech: n “Gas taxes, without a doubt, we’re
Voice of the People Hosemann is quick-witted, person- n “I’m a moderate. That means I going to have to do it. It’s the only
We encourage you to share your opinion
with readers of The Dispatch. able and funny. He rarely speaks from attend my church. I’m active in it. I’m sustainable way to improve the roads
Submit your letter to The Dispatch by: a prepared text and has a plain spoken, pro-Second Amendment. I’m a military and bridges.”
E-mail: voice@cdispatch.com what-you-see-is-what-you-get demean- veteran. Pro-life. Entire life, which So there you have it, two excellent
Mail: P.O. Box 511, Columbus, MS or. He’s getting up there in age, but means we’ve got to be there for those candidates for lieutenant governor
39703 he looks and acts like a person fully children once they’re born.” both with experience, competence and
In person: 516 Main St., Columbus, or physically capable of doing the job. n “I’ve spent every day of my leadership.
101 S. Lafayette St., No. 16, Starkville. Hosemann has done a good job as education in a public classroom. Next week, I’ll do the gubernatorial
All letters must be signed by the author secretary of state for 12 years, cutting From first grade through 12th, then candidates.
and must include town of residence and
costs and saving millions. He brought community college, college and law Wyatt Emmerich is the editor and
a telephone number for verification pur-
poses. Letters should be no more than voter ID to Mississippi with minimal school. I’ve been a student, a proctor, publisher of The Northside Sun, a
500 words, and guest columns should be fuss. He greatly improved manage- a parent, a volunteer, a donor and a weekly newspaper in Jackson. He can be
500-700 words. We reserve the right to ment of 16th section land, automated substitute teacher. I’m prouder of reached by e-mail at wyatt@northside-
edit submitted information. the secretary of state’s office, im- being a substitute teacher than Citizen sun.com.
The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2019 7A

In Trump aid package for farmers, many blow past caps


About 83 percent of the aid under the
Market Facilitation Program has gone to How the Trump administration’s
soybean farmers because they’ve suffered
most under China’s retaliatory tariffs
2018 trade aid package works
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS “legal entity” gets their own cap.
BY STEVE K ARNOWSKI to AP that some of the nation’s USDA rules specify that each member must
AND BALINT SZALAI largest farms are receiving MINNEAPOLIS — The Trump administra- be “actively engaged in farming,” but the rules
The Associated Press huge subsidies “through un- tion’s Market Facilitation Program is meant to are vague, said Anne Weir Schechinger, senior
derhanded legal tricks. They’re compensate farmers for income they’ve lost due economic analyst at the Environmental Work-
MINNEAPOLIS — When getting richer off the backs of to the U.S. trade war with China. Data provid- ing Group, which has long tracked where sub-
President Donald Trump’s ad- taxpayers while young and be- ed to The Associated Press from the U.S. De- sidies go and has been studying similar data on
ministration announced a $12 ginning farmers are priced out partment of Agriculture under the Freedom of the program it obtained through its own open
billion aid package for farmers of the profession. This needs Information Act gives some insights into where records request.
struggling under the finan- to end. The Department of Ag- the money goes. Many relatives are exempt from the “active-
cial strain of his trade dispute riculture needs to re-evaluate Here’s how the program works: Farmers ly engaged” requirement— including parents,
with China, the payments were its rules for awarding federal didn’t have to prove their losses on their 2019 spouses, siblings and children who can each
capped. But many large farm- funds and conduct more thor- crops and livestock, just their production. The qualify for their own $125,000 cap. First cous-
ing operations had no trouble ough oversight of where it’s fun- program sets a $125,000 cap in each of three cat- ins, nieces and nephews were added to the list
finding legal ways around them, neling taxpayer dollars.” egories of commodities: one for soybeans and in the 2018 farm bill.
records provided to The Associ- USDA officials said they other row crops, one for pork and dairy, and one “When the Trump administration created
ated Press under the Freedom believe its rules are being fol- for cherries and almonds. Farmers can claim the MFP they did not have to apply the same
of Information Act show. lowed and that procedures are payments in more than one category. Individual broken rules to MFP payments that they had
The government paid nearly in place to audit recipients. farmers who produce both soybeans and hogs, applied to other payments,” said Scott Faber,
$2.8 million to a Missouri soy- About 83 percent of the aid for example, could collect up to $250,000 if their senior vice president of government affairs at
bean operation registered as under the Market Facilitation production of each was high enough. the group. “The administration could have cho-
three entities at the same ad- Program has gone to soybean Older, bigger farm subsidy programs also sen to say we’re going to have a 125,000 dollar
dress. More than $900,000 went farmers because they’ve suf- contain $125,000 caps — with similar ways to cap with no loopholes, and we’re going to have a
to five other farm businesses, in fered most under China’s re- get around them. Large-scale farming oper- real means test to ensure that millionaires and
Indiana, Illinois, Tennessee and taliatory tariffs. The program ations do that by structuring themselves as billionaires aren’t receiving trade bailout pay-
two in Texas. Three other farm- sets a $125,000 cap in each of partnerships, in which each family member or ments.”
ing operations collected more three categories of commodi-
than $800,000, and 16 others ties: one for soybeans and oth- They’re led by Donald DeLine to, Kentucky, eight members of community,” he said.
collected over $700,000. er row crops, one for pork and and his wife, Lisa DeLine. the family partnership collect- The numerous ways around
Recipients defended the pay- dairy, and one for cherries and Their attorney, Robert Serio, ed a total $863,560 for crops the caps mean that millions of
outs, saying they didn’t cover almonds. But each qualified said the partnerships qualified grown on over 15,000 acres, in- subsidy dollars flow to “city
their losses from the trade war family member or business legally and probably could have cluding wheat and corn used at slickers who are stretching the
and they were legally entitled to partner gets their own $125,000
them. Department of Agricul- qualified for more if not for the the nearby Maker’s Mark bour- limits of the law,” said Scott
cap for each category. Farmers
ture rules let farms file claims caps. He said each partnership bon distillery. Faber, senior vice president of
who produce both soybeans
for multiple family members or farms around 27,000 acres and Co-owner Bernard Peter- government affairs at the En-
and hogs, for example, would
other partners who meet the de- have separate caps for each and is made up of eight or nine part- son said it didn’t make up for vironmental Working Group,
partment’s definition of being could thus collect $250,000. ners who all meet the “actively all their losses at a time when which has criticized federal
“actively engaged in farming.” But there are legal ways engaged” requirement. it was already hard to be prof- farm subsidy programs as bi-
But U.S. Sen. Charles Grass- around those caps. USDA spokesman Dave itable. The $1.65 per bushel aid ased toward big producers and
ley, an Iowa Republican who USDA data show the biggest Warner said the department payments for soybeans fell well promoting environmentally
has long fought for subsidy lim- beneficiary has been DeLine couldn’t comment on the specif- short of losses he estimated at damaging farming practices.
its, and other critics say it’s the Farms Partnership and two ics of the DeLines’ operations $2 to $2.50 per bushel. Urban dwellers might play only
latest example of how loopholes similarly named partnerships but that such a large claim was “It’s a big number but there a small role in an operation with-
let large farms collect far more registered at the same address likely audited to ensure eligibil- are a big number of people di- out ever setting foot on the farm
than the supposed caps. in Charleston, Missouri, that ity. rectly depending on the suc- because of the loose definitions
Grassley said in a statement collected nearly $2.8 million. At Peterson Farms in Loret- cess of our operation in the for who qualifies, he said.

US stocks on track for third record high of the week


BY DAMIAN J. TROISE some pressure on the mar- making gains.
AP Business Writer ket, though the trade war A broad mix of health
still looms over global eco- care companies lifted that
NEW YORK — U.S.
nomic growth. sector. Johnson & Johnson
stocks moved broadly
Health care and tech- and Merck rose 1 percent.
higher on a holiday-short-
nology stocks were the Cigna rose 2 percent.
ened day as investors put
the market on track for its key sectors pushing the Communications and
third straight record high market higher. internet companies were
close of the week. Cybersecurity soft- also among the biggest
The rally follows a ware company Symantec gainers, with strong push-
slight easing of trade ten- surged 14 percent. It was es from Google’s parent
sions between the U.S. and doing much of the heavy company Alphabet and
China. Both nations have lifting the technology Netflix.
agreed to refrain from new sector on reports that it is Energy stocks lagged
tariffs while they open a considering a sale to chip- the market, weighed down
new round of negotiations. maker Broadcom. Micro- by Chevron and Schlum-
The development relieved soft and Apple were also berger.

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Subject: Religious brief
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Naturalization
Continued from Page 1A
operates Thai by Thai in wait and wait.” ing the citizenship of her don’t,” Whitwam said.
downtown Columbus, was After the application husband, Thai law will “So that kind of made the
the reason she immigrat- and the waiting came a not allow her to be a dual decision real easy.”
ed to the United States in green card interview with citizen. Whitwam’s primary
the first place, she said. the United States State “I’m not worried about motivation for becoming
They first met more than Department. Gon’s immi- giving up citizenship and a United States citizen is
17 years ago when Scott gration lawyer told her I want to finish that pro- to obtain voting rights, he
was performing with a she would have a better cess (of naturalization),” said.
band at a club in Bang- chance of entering the she said. “I’ll be able to “You can’t vote unless
kok. Gon described their country if she spoke En- vote, have Social Security you’re a citizen,” Whit-
meeting as “love at first glish instead of Thai. and benefits. I could keep wam said. “And I live
sight.” “My English wasn’t as renewing my green card, here, so I want to be able
“It sounds silly, but it good as it is now, but the but I think citizenship is to contribute.”
was an instant connec- interview was short,” she better for me.” Whitwam, who has
tion,” she said. “So we said. “They asked me why Gon’s family, who still lived in Pennsylvania,
stayed in touch and we I wanted to come to the live in Thailand, see the New York and Mississip-
knew, OK, he has to come country, asked some of United States as “a para- pi, said there is a cultural
(to Thailand) or I have the questions I answered dise,” Gon said. She often difference between how
to go there so we can get on the forms. I had to buy tries to make her family residents of Canada and
married. So I decided to my ticket before the inter- understand that people in the United States view
come here.” view so they knew I was Columbus aren’t so differ- Amanda Lien/Dispatch Staff their countries, especial-
It took almost 18 actually going to come ent: they own businesses, Ross Whitwam, who immigrated from Ontario, Canada ly in the American South,
months between the day to America. I told them I go to school and attend to the United States in 1990, watches the World Cup where “everyone is kind
she began the process to church in much the same semifinals at Thai by Thai in downtown Columbus on of holding onto tradition
wanted to marry (Scott) Tuesday. Whitwam, who is about to begin the process
obtain a green card and and that was it.” way her family does. and their ways of doing
the moment she landed of becoming a naturalized citizen, said he appreciates things,” he said.
“There’s a lot of West- the opinionated, vocal nature of Americans.
on Columbus soil. Gon ern influence now there “America is a melting
had to prove her fiance Naturalization (in Thailand),” Gon said. for Women, has lived and position at MUW opened pot where people are ex-
had gainful employment. Now, Gon is undertak- pected to kind of conform
“Especially on social me- worked in the United up in 1999, Whitwam re-
She also had to provide ing the naturalization pro- to what an American is
dia. But back home, there States since 1990 when located without much of
“pretty much everything” cess, which can stretch supposed to be,” he said.
isn’t always the same he immigrated from Ot- a thought, in contrast to
about her family history out months, if not years. It “In Canada, it’s a cultur-
freedom of speech there tawa, Canada. He had a Gon, who would have to
and her own background. involves providing much al mosaic. They will find
is here. Here, I learned to very different experience inform United States Cit-
“I had to give them of the same informa- a place for you and you
stand up for myself. It’s obtaining his green card izenship and Immigration
a list of all my family so tion she provided on her don’t have to change.
taught me a lot. ... It’s not from Gon Carley’s. Services before she relo-
they could make sure I green card application “America is much
easy to come into and stay Thanks to the North cated.
wasn’t connected to ter- in the form of a 60-page more individualistic,” he
in this country. But I have American Free Trade Also different from
rorists,” she said, ticking document, as well as sub- added. “People are more
a beautiful family here.” Agreement Internation- Gon, Whitwam can hold
off on her fingers. “I had mitting to a written and passionate about their
to prove I didn’t have a oral test on United States al Mobility Program, he dual citizenship. positions, and that has its
criminal record in Tak, history and English profi- ‘I want to be able obtained a one-year visa “I thought I’d have drawbacks, but it also has
that I was single, since ciency. She will also be re- to contribute’ that could be renewed to give up my Canadian its positives. People can
I said I was going to get quired to give up her Thai Ross Whitwam, a pro- indefinitely that allowed citizenship if I became debate things freely here,
married in America. ... citizenship. fessor of biology at the him to study and teach in a naturalized citizen (in and I always appreciate
Then I had to wait and Since Gon will be tak- Mississippi University the United States. When a the United States) but I that.”

Jackson
Continued from Page 1A
“I en- councilman for Ward 5, Jackson during his cam- ready and prepared to be “I have no idea where was given was marked
joyed work- both openly endorsed paign. a servant to others. I hope Councilman Fredrick out and the full-price rate
ing with him. “I don’t have any re- the next council person Jackson lives,” Smith handwritten above it. Re-
Councilman Neither Brooks nor grets endorsing him,” does that.” said. cords the city provided
Fredrick Karriem knew Jackson Brooks said. “I commend In recent weeks, ru- Jackson also fell under after the event show Jack-
Jackson,” was even considering him for stepping down mors began circulating public scrutiny in April son wrote a check for the
Smith said. stepping down, they said. if he finds it is not in the that Jackson had moved when public records indi- regular rental fee rate.
“I hate to Until The Dispatch con- best interest of the com- from his ward. When cated he was given a dis- A separate rental
see him re- Smith tacted them Wednesday, munity or himself to con- asked directly about that counted rate to rent space agreement shows Jack-
sign. I wish they both said they hadn’t tinue to serve. I guess it’s
issue at Wednesday’s at the city owned Trotter son did pay a discounted
him the best of luck and heard about the press like a divorce. You didn’t
press conference, Smith Convention Center for rate for a December 2018
success.” conference either. marry to get a divorce,
Jackson did not at- “I did (endorse) him. but things happen.” denied having any knowl- his May 11 wedding. The graduation party at Regal
tend Wednesday’s press I had high Like Brooks, Karriem edge of the councilman’s rental agreement showed Hall, which the city also
conference. Nor did he hopes for said he is still glad he residence. the discounted rate he owns.
answer several calls and him, but ev- endorsed Jackson even
messages from The Dis- erybody is though he is leaving
patch by press time. not cut out council after only serving
The city will hold a for politics,” two years.
special election to fill B r o o k s “Councilman Jack-
the vacancy on Aug. 20, said. “I son was
Smith announced. The don’t know Brooks the right
deadline to qualify as a whether person at
candidate at the city reg- that’s the reason he’s re- that time,”
istrar’s office is 5 p.m. signing or what. Maybe Karriem
July 30. he’ll eventually call you said. “Now
Jackson, who works because I think you need the people
as an Allstate insurance to hear it from the horse’s of Ward 4
agent in Columbus, was mouth. ... I have called will have to Karriem
elected in 2017, ousting him before and he said look for his
incumbent Marty Turner. everything was going replacement. Hopefully
The unfinished term ex- fine, but the reason he they will get somebody
pires in 2021. resigned I promise you who will represent their
During Jackson’s elec- I can’t tell you. Even if I interests and be a voice
tion campaign, District 5 knew, I wouldn’t tell you for them on city council.
Lowndes County Super- because I think it’s his job ... Being on city council
visor Leroy Brooks and to tell you.” as I once was, it’s a full-
State Rep. Kabir Karriem Brooks added he was time job with part-time
(D-Columbus), a former still glad he endorsed benefits. You have to be

Building permits
blewood Dr.; Electrical permit; Road; Set up mobile home;
City of Columbus Mississippi Solar Owner
June 24-27, 2019 ■ Blaine & Corie Walter;s 624 ■ Maureen Phillips; Davis
■ Livingston Rental Property, 5th Ave. S.; Electrical permit; Road; Move mobile home;
LLC; 718 Railroad St.; Demo George Beavers McNairy Mobile Home
residence (storm damage); ■ Peter Imes; 602 8th St. N.; ■ Brandon Sims; 443 Mt.
Same Electrical permit; Todd Ables Vernon Rd.; Remodel S/f
■ Little Creek Investments, ■ Isham David Conner; 95 residence; Owner
LLC; 709 18th Ave. N.; Repairs Lakewood Rd.; Electrical per- ■ Timothy Nickoles; Lacy
& build deck: Same mit; Same Road; Set up mobile home;
■ Marilyn Garner; 1003 College ■ Eye Property Solutions; 1004 Owner
St.; Reroof; Wheeler Roofing Waterworks Rd.; Electrical ■ Timothy Nickoles; Lacy
■ Edward Harris; 802 Railroad permit; Guerry Electric, LLC Road; Move mobile home;
St.; Repair outside storm dam- ■ Delchamps Plaza Asso- Alan’s Mobile Home
age; Same ciates; 1807 Hwy. 45 N.; ■ GTR Airport; 2080 Airport
■ Pridmore Rentals, LLC; 103 Mechanical permit; Williams Rd.; Remodel commercial
Lincoln Rd.; Demo residence; Heating & Air Conditioning building; Byrum Construction
Dozers & Demolition, LLC ■ Columbus Housing Authority; ■ Tommy Pate; 425 W. Mill
■ Oliver Chestnut; 1711 401-407 16th Ave. S.; Mechan- Rd.; Remodel storage/shop;
Bramblewood Dr.; Repair storm ical permit; Chris Patterson Owner
damage; West Remodeling, LLC ■ Union Academy; 1425 10th ■ Greg Havens; 2326 Spruill
■ Blaine & Corie Walters; 624 Ave. N.; Mechanical permit; Rd.; Remodel s/f residence;
5th Ave. S.; Addition; Tom Chris Patterson Stan Rector Construction
Hatcher, LLC ■ Little Creek Investments; ■ Brad Minton; 1655 Old
■ OR, Inc.; 2407 Hwy. 45 709 18th Ave. N.; Plumbing Yorkville Rd.; Construct s/f
N.; Portable building; Rhonda permit; Harold Pounders residence; Gary McManus
Henry ■ Julia Brown; 1213 B 19th Construction
■ Annie Hill; 1205 Waterworks St. N. & 922 Waterworks Rd.; ■ Mark Frady; Gurlie Malone
Rd.; Repair roof, porch & win- Plumbing permit; Justin Klutts Road; Construct s/f resi-
dows; Sammie Hill ■ Mitchell Elementary School; dence; Mark Frady Construc-
■ Author W. Burr; 1920 14th 1315 15th St. S.; Plumbing tion
Ave. N.; Portable building; permit; Leon Tabor ■ SDI; 1945 Airport Rd. Con-
Cassandra Watford ■ Charles Booth; 404 Forrest struct commercial building;
■ John Fields; 804 2nd Ave. Ct.; Plumbing permit; George SDI
N.; Electrical permit; Dan Beavers ■ Elizabeth Mosley; 356
Weathers Ward Rd.; Construct carport;
■ WTWG Radio; 1910 14th Owner
Ave. N.; Electrical permit; Dan Lowndes County n Jeff & Julie Holman; 178
Weathers July 3, 2019 Riverside Dr.; Remodel s/f
■ Emily Jones; 1718 Bram- ■ Maureen Phillips; Davis residence; RDI Corporation

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Why wealth gap has grown despite


record-long economic growth
Household wealth — the value of homes, stock and credit card debt and other
loans — jumped 80 percent in the
portfolios and bank accounts, minus mortgage past decade. More than one-third
of that gain — $16.2 trillion in
and credit card debt and other loans — jumped 80 riches— went to the wealthiest 1
percent, figures from the Federal
percent in the past decade Reserve show. Just 25 percent of
it went to middle-to-upper-middle
BY CHRISTOPHER RUGABER campaigns around proposals to tax class households. The bottom half
AP Economics Writer wealth, raise minimum wages or of the population gained less than 2
ease the financial strain of medical percent.
WASHINGTON — As it enters care and higher education. Nearly 8 million Americans lost
its 11th year, America’s economic America’s financial disparities homes in the recession and its af-
expansion is now the longest on have widened in large part because termath, and the sharp price gains
record — a streak that has shrunk the means by which people build since then have put ownership out
unemployment, swelled household wealth have become more exclusive of reach for many would-be buyers.
wealth, revived the housing market since the Great Recession. For America’s middle class, the
and helped fuel an explosive rise in Fewer middle-class Americans homeownership rate fell to about
the stock market. own homes. Fewer are invested in 60 percent in 2016 from roughly 70
Yet even after a full decade of the stock market. And home pric- percent in 2004, before the housing
uninterrupted economic growth, es have risen far more in wealthier bubble, according to separate Fed
the richest Americans now hold a metro areas on the coasts than in data.
greater share of the nation’s wealth more modestly priced cities and ru- The other major engine of house-
than they did before the Great Re- ral areas. The result is that affluent hold wealth — the stock market —
cession began in 2007. And income homeowners now sit on vast sums hasn’t much benefited most people,
growth has been sluggish by histor- of home equity and capital gains, either. The longest bull market in
ical standards, leaving many Amer- while tens of millions of ordinary U.S. history, which surpassed its
icans feeling stuck in place. households have been left mainly own 10-year mark in March, has
Those trends help explain some- on the sidelines. shot equity prices up more than
thing unique about this expansion: “The recovery has been very dis- four-fold. Yet the proportion of mid-
It’s easily the least-celebrated eco- appointing from the standpoint of dle-income households that own
nomic recovery in decades. inequality,” said Gabriel Zucman, shares has actually declined.
As public discontent has grown, an economist at the University of The Fed calculates that about
the issue has become one for po- California, Berkeley, and a leading half of middle-income Americans
litical candidates to harness — expert on income and wealth distri- owned shares in 2016, the most re-
beginning with Donald Trump in bution. cent year for which data is available,
2016. Now, some of the Democrats Household wealth — the val- down from 56 percent in 2007. That
running to challenge Trump for ue of homes, stock portfolios and includes people who hold stocks in
the presidency have built their bank accounts, minus mortgage retirement accounts.

House committee files lawsuit for Trump tax returns


House Ways and Means Committee from public view, includ-
ing about his business
disclose the requested re-
turns and return informa-
said it needs the documents for an entanglements, relation-
ships with foreign cred-
tion.” The Justice Depart-
ment in a legal opinion
investigation into tax law compliance itors and governments,
and the value of his as-
backed Mnuchin’s posi-
tion, saying the request
by the president sets. lacked a legitimate legis-
The committee origi- lative purpose and was an
BY JESSICA GRESKO president, among other nally demanded six years “unprecedented” use of
The Associated Press things. It asked the court of Trump’s tax records in congressional authority.
to order the administra- early April under a law
WASHINGTON — A The argument is the
tion to turn over the doc- that says the Internal
House committee sued same one Trump has
uments. Revenue Service “shall
the Trump administration The lawsuit is the cul- used in refusing other
furnish” the returns of
in federal court Tuesday mination of a long-run- any taxpayer to a hand- demands from Congress
for access to President ning fight between Dem- ful of top lawmakers. for financial records from
Donald Trump’s tax re- ocrats and Trump over But Treasury Secretary accountants and banks
turns, setting up a legal the returns, dating back Steven Mnuchin told the Trump and his family
showdown over the re- to the 2016 campaign, committee in May that he have done business with.
cords. when Trump claimed that wouldn’t be turning over Lawsuits over those re-
The House Ways and he could not release them the returns to the Demo- cords were filed in federal
Means Committee said it due to an IRS audit. The cratic-controlled House. courts in Washington and
needs the documents for records hold the promise Mnuchin concluded New York, and Trump
an investigation into tax of information that Trump that the Treasury Depart- has lost in those lawsuits’
law compliance by the has carefully guarded ment is “not authorized to opening rounds.

Reports of unwanted sexual contact up at Coast Guard Academy


BY JENNIFER the school in New Lon- which includes sexual as- the Coast Guard’s focus
MCDERMOT T don, Connecticut, shows sault, attempted sexual on the problem and new
The Associated Press
that 45 percent of women assault and unwanted sex- training programs.
and 17 percent of men said ual touching, was 3.6 per- The survey, conducted
Almost half of female
cadets at the U.S. Coast they experienced sexual cent, up from 1 percent in every two years, comes af-
Guard Academy said they harassment, up from 36 2016. ter an already tough year
were sexually harassed, percent and 11 percent, The percentage of for the Coast Guard Acad-
and about one in eight respectively, in 2016. cadets experiencing un- emy. Lawmakers have
women reported experi- And 12.4 percent of wanted sexual contact is criticized its handling
encing unwanted sexual women said they experi- the highest since the sur- of racial discrimination
contact, according to a enced unwanted sexual vey began a decade ago. and harassment, and the
Pentagon survey released contact, up from 8 percent Officials noted that the college is the subject of a
Wednesday. in 2016. increases could at least congressional investiga-
The anonymous 2018 The percentage of men partially reflect a great- tion into harassment, bul-
gender relations survey saying they experienced er willingness to report lying and discrimination
completed by cadets at unwanted sexual contact, misconduct as a result of against minority cadets.
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Sports A ‘family affair’
SPORTS LINE
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Assistant Coach Scott Daniels pitches to Cole Turner, 10, at a practice for the Caledonia 10U All-Stars baseball team Tuesday at Ola J. Pickett Park in Caledonia.
The team, of 13 total players, returned Monday from a tournament in Batesville.

Photos by
Victoria Cheyne
DIRECT RIGHT: Jack Cote, 11, stands in the outfield between hits during the
Caledonia 10U All-Stars team practice Tuesday at Ola J. Pickett Park. The team
includes 10- and 11-year-old children from Caledonia-area schools, as well as
several who are
.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Members of the Caledonia 10U All-Stars baseball team hud-
dle up at the end of their practice Tuesday evening at Ola J. Pickett Park. The
team will play in a tournament starting Friday in Eupora.

BOTTOM LEFT: JT Bullock, 11, plays with his 2-year-old brother, Jayden, at a
practice for the Caledonia 10U All-Stars baseball team Tuesday at Ola J. Pick-
ett Park. Between fathers coaching, kids playing and families attending practic-
2B Thursday, JULY 4, 2019 The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com

Kickin’ it
Photos by jennifer Mosbrucker
BELOW: Alexander Ogden plays in the dirt before his team, Southwire,
takes on Security Solutions on Tuesday night at McKee Park in
Starkville. The league does not keep score, but instead encourages
youth participants to have fun and learn in a non-competitive
environment. Youth kickball games for Starkville Parks and Recreation
began June 18.

RIGHT: The Mitchell Eye Care 4 to 5-year-old kickball team huddles


up before their game on Tuesday night. Coach Lamarcus Bedford
gave the team a pep talk as they huddled in the middle of the field.
One player mentioned she was ready for the game because she was
promised ice cream when they were finished.

ABOVE: London Young and Jura Evans play in the dugout between innings of
their game on Tuesday. During innings, parents were at each base leading
players to home plate. The youth kickball season will last until Aug. 1.

LEFT: Joshua Craig, 5, runs to second base as his coach cheers him on
during the kickball game on Tuesday. The Mitchell Eye Care team played Co-
ca-Cola during the game. The kickball teams are organized by Starkville Parks
and Recreation for children ages 4-7.
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Tennis
SPORTS BRIEFS
MUW Summer Volleyball Clinics
Mississippi University for Women will host four
position-specific volleyball clinics this summer for youth
21-year-old Reilly Opelka of US
ousts Wawrinka at Wimbledon
players.
A defense/libero clinic will be held July 15, followed
by a setters clinic July 16, a hitter/blocker clinic July 17
and an all skills clinic July 18.
Cost is $50 per session. In order to participate,
each camper must complete a signed registration form, By HOWARD FENDRICH key moments.” Imagine what sort of rush there will
a facility accident waiver and a photo release form. TheAssociated Press
Registration and all forms for the clinic are available
It was the 22nd-seeded Wawrinka’s be to try to catch a glimpse of Murray
at https://www.owlsathletics.com/camps/camps-list. groundstrokes who failed him, with four and his mixed doubles partner, Serena
For more information contact Roxanne Hernandez at WIMBLEDON, England — Reilly errors that helped Opelka earn the only Williams.
662-329-6572. Opelka still is getting used to some as- service break of the fifth set in the last “Hope they put them on Centre
Lowndes County Adult Softball pects of visiting Britain. game. When it ended, Opelka yelled, Court,” 2018 French Open champion Si-
The bed frame where he stayed “Come on!” and then pounded his chest.
Church League during a Wimbledon tuneup tourna- “At the end, he went for it,” Wawrinka
mona Halep said, “because everyone is
going to watch it.”
Lowndes County Recreation Department will host
a coaches’ interest meeting for an adult slow-pitch ment that wasn’t quite big enough for said. “He went bigger than me, and he In Wednesday’s draw for mixed dou-
softball church league at 6:30 p.m. July 9 at New Hope the 6-foot-11 (2.11-meter) deserved to win.” bles, Williams and Murray were picked
Community Center. American, for example. So maybe it’s time for Opelka to stop to face Andreas Mies of Germany and
The league aims to include divisions for men’s and The lack of air condition- downplaying his chances this fortnight.
women’s teams. Entry fee is $300 per team and the Alexa Guarachi of Chile in the first
ing compared to back Before facing Wawrinka, Opelka
deadline to enter a team is Aug. 16. round.
League play will begin Aug. 27. All games will be home in Florida. As for called it a “brutal matchup.” Williams, who owns 23 Grand Slam
played at Lake Lowndes State Park. the grass-court tennis? Afterward, Opelka referred to Waw- singles titles, and Murray, who owns
For more information, contact Lowndes County Opelka is increasingly rinka as “the main attraction.”
Recreation Department at 662-328-0885. comfortable with that, three, are as high-profile a team as could
On Friday, in his first appearance in be.
Coerver Soccer Camp as demonstrated by a Opelka third round of any Grand Slam tourna- He is limited to playing doubles at the
Columbus Soccer Organization will host a pair of 7-5, 3-6, 4-6, 6-4, 8-6 sec- ment, Opelka will face someone else
Coerver skills camps from 5:30-8:30 p.m. July 22-25 at
ond-round victory over three-time major moment as he returns from an operation
the Lowndes County Soccer Complex downtown. he labeled “the favorite” — 2016 Wim- for a hip replacement.
This will include a “First Skills” camp for ages 4-6, champion Stan Wawrinka at the All En- bledon runner-up Milos Raonic, who is
gland Club on Wednesday. “I mean, good luck to everybody
as well as the “Play Like the Stars” camp for ages 7 seeded 15th. else,” two-time Australian Open cham-
and up. “Every year I come here, and, like, “He’s as good as it gets when it comes
Coerver is a recognized leader in soccer skills ‘Why is there no AC?’ They’re, like, ‘Oh, pion Victoria Azarenka said. “It’s going
to grass, so really, really excited for that
training. Registration is now open online at https://www.
it’s never hot here.’ Every year, it’s over to be a tough, tough, tough one to beat.
coervermoves.com. Click on the “locations at the top to matchup,” Opelka said. “It’s going to be
80 degrees!” Opelka said. They both take it seriously. But I feel like
select Mississippi. a really big challenge playing a guy as
For more information, contact CSO at tvelek@ He is ranked 63rd and is unseeded it’s going to be just a pleasure for people
good as he is on this surface.”
yahoo.com. for his main-draw debut at Wimbledon, to watch. It’s going to be historic. So I’ll
The same could be said of Opelka
where he won the 2015 junior title. be definitely watching, as well.”
right now.
on the air But against a far-more experienced “He plays aggressive. He goes for it.
Today
and far-more accomplished player, he He tries to keep you off-balance. He’s Halep Vs. Azarenka
pounded eight of his 23 aces and saved hard to get a rhythm on, because not A pair of former No. 1s will match up
AUTO RACING both break points he faced in the last in the third round Friday when Simona
only does he finish things off pretty
12 p.m. — NASCAR Xfinity Series: practice, set, fending off 10 of Wawrinka’s 12 Halep and Victoria Azarenka face each
quickly with his serve and getting ahead
Daytona Beach, Fla., NBCSN break chances in all. At 6-all in the fifth, other for the fifth time. Each has won
that way, but he’s constantly swinging
1 p.m. — NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Se- Opelka erased a break chance with a 140 two of the previous meetings.
for his other shots,” said Raonic, who
ries: practice, Daytona Beach, Fla., NBCSN mph service winner, then followed with Azarenka, who is ranked 40th, had
entered Wimbledon dealing with a lin-
2 p.m. — NASCAR Xfinity Series: final prac- two more serves Wawrinka failed to put quite a busy Wednesday. She dropped
gering back issue and had some issues
tice, Daytona Beach, Fla., NBCSN in play, at 133 mph and 137 mph. with his left calf during Wednesday’s the opening two games of her singles
3 p.m. — NASCAR Monster Energy Cup It was Opelka’s ability to adjust his straight-set win over Robin Haase. “He match against Ajla Tomljanovic, before
Series: final practice, Daytona Beach, Fla., style, serve-and-volleying only three doesn’t really hold back. It’s hard to sort taking 12 games in a row for a 6-2, 6-0
NBCSN times in the final set, and to hang in of work yourself into the points.” victory. Then she and Ash Barty, the
GOLF there on longer exchanges that made current No. 1 in singles, went out and
4:30 a.m. — European Tour Golf: Dubai this upset possible.
Duty Free Irish Open, first round, Dubai, “I’ve always been a pretty good
Serena & Andy won their first-round match in women’s
As it is, the All England Club was doubles.
GOLF mover. Underrated, actually,” said the Halep, the No. 7 seed, got past Mihae-
concerned about keeping British star
8:30 a.m. — European Tour Golf: Dubai 21-year-old Opelka, participating in only
Andy Murray away from crowds around la Buzarnescu 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 in an all-Ro-
Duty Free Irish Open, first round, Dubai, his fourth major tournament. “I think
the grounds on his way to and from his manian match.
GOLF sometimes when I play guys for the first
first men’s doubles match with partner What will determine how she fares
1 p.m. — PGA Tour Golf: The 3M Open, first time, they don’t expect it. It helps me
Pierre-Hugues Herbert, which will be against Azarenka?
round, Twin Cities in Blaine, Minn., GOLF win so many points, being able to (track)
Thursday on an as-yet-unannounced “The key,” Halep said, “is the mental
5 p.m. — LPGA Tour Golf: Thornberry Creek down some extra balls, especially in the
LPGA Classic, first round, Hobart, Wis., GOLF court. part.”
4:30 a.m. (Friday) — European Tour Golf:
Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, second round, Baseball
Dubai, GOLF
HORSE RACING
12:30 p.m. — America’s Day at the Races,
FS2
Rangers agree to terms with top 2 draft picks Jung, Wendzel
HOT DOG EATING CONTEST The Associated Press Jung was the eighth overall agreements Wednesday. as a junior for the Red Raid-
8 a.m. — 2019 Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog pick out of Texas Tech in last Jung agreed at $4.4 mil- ers, who went to the College
Eating Contest: From Coney Island, N.Y., ARLINGTON, Texas — month’s draft, while Wendzel lion, well below slot value of World Series. Wendzel led
ESPN2 The Texas Rangers have from Baylor was taken 41st $5,176,900. Wendzel’s agreed
agreed to terms with their top the Big 12 with a .367 batting
LACROSSE (MEN’S) overall. Jung and Wendzel at $1.6 million, under the slot
8 p.m. — Major League Lacrosse: Ches- two draft picks, Big 12 Con- were the co-Big 12 players of value of $1,813,500. average, with eight homers
apeake Bayhawks at Denver Outlaws, ference third basemen Josh the year this season. Jung hit .343 with 15 hom- and 42 RBIs in 46 games as a
ESPNEWS Jung and Davis Wendzel. Texas announced the ers and 58 games this season junior this year.
LACROSSE (YOUTH)
4 p.m. — World Series of Youth Lacrosse:
Tennis
Maximo Gonzalez, Argentina and Horacio Fast facts: Custer has four wins so far this en’s world ranking, taking over from Jin Young CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Added RHP Dylan
From Denver, Colo., ESPN2 Zeballos (9), Argentina, def. Jonathan Erlich, season. He had collected just a pair of victories Ko. ... Park became the third player with multi- Cease from Charlotte (IL) as 26th man for
Israel and Artem Sitak, New Zealand, 7-5, 7-6 in his first three seasons in the series. ...Chris- ple victories on the LPGA Tour this year, joining Wednesday’s doubleheader.
MLB BASEBALL Wimbledon Results (5), 6-3. topher Bell’s No. 20 car was disqualified last Ko and Brooke Henderson. ... This is the third CLEVELAND INDIANS — Designated RHP
LONDON — Results Wednesday from Wimble- Jurgen Melzer, Austria and Oliver Marach (14), weekend for failing a post-race inspection. Bell, year of the Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic. Chih-Wei Hu for assignment. Signed SSs
10 a.m. — Miami at Washington, MLB don at The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Austria, def. Cheng-Peng Hsieh, Chinese Tai- whose Joe Gibbs Racing machine was found to LPGA commissioner Mike Whan says the Landy Pena and Jose Pastrano to minor league
Club (seedings in parentheses): pei and Christopher Rungkat, Indonesia, 6-3, be too low in the front and too high in the back, sponsor has agreed to talk about a renewal. contracts.
1 p.m. — Clevleand at Kansas City (joined in Men’s Singles 6-4, 1-6, 2-6, 11-9. had finished third. ...Bell is still tied for the se- ... Women’s PGA champion Hannah Green DETROIT TIGERS — Designated LHP Jose
Robert Farah, Colombia and Juan Sebastian ries lead with four victories, and he also has a is taking another week off. ... Former UCLA Manuel Fernandez for assignment. Selected
progress), MLB Second Round
Novak Djokovic (1), Serbia, def. Denis Kudla, Cabal (2), Colombia, def. Paul Jubb, Britain and series-high 28 playoff points. star Patty Tavatanakit, a runner-up last week the contract of LHP Tyler Alexander from To-
3 p.m. — Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh, ESPN United States, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2. Jack Draper, Britain, 6-1, 6-4, 6-2.
Women’s Doubles
Next race: Alsco 300, July 12, Kentucky Speed-
way.
on the Symetra Tour, is playing on a sponsor
exemption. ... Also playing on an exemption is
ledo (IL).
HOUSTON ASTROS — Signed SS Dauri Lo-
Hubert Hurkacz, Poland, def. Leonardo Mayer,
6 p.m. — Philadelphia at Atlanta, ESPN Argentina, 6-7 (4), 6-1, 7-6 (7), 6-3. First Round Online: http://www.nascar.com 14-year-old Alexa Pano, who played last year renzo to a minor league contract.
Felix Auger Aliassime (19), Canada, def. Coren- Kristina Mladenovic, France and Timea Ba- TRUCK SERIES and missed the cut by six shots. ... This is the KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Signed OFs Erick
9 p.m. — San Diego at LA Dodgers (joined tin Moutet, France, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-2. bos (1), Hungary, def. Jessica Pegula, United Last race: Brett Moffitt won for the second time seventh of nine consecutive weeks of domestic Pena and Roger Leyton to minor league con-
Ugo Humbert, France, def. Marcel Granollers, States and Maria Sanchez, United States, 6-4, in three starts in Chicago. events before back-to-back majors overseas in tracts.
in progress), MLB Spain, 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-5. 3-6, 6-2. Next race: Buckle Up In Your Truck 225, July 11, France and England. LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Sent RHP Matt
Daniil Medvedev (11), Russia, def. Alexei Popy- Galina Voskoboeva, Kazakhstan and Sorana Kentucky Speedway. Next week: Marathon Classic. Harvehy to Inland Empire (Cal) for a rehab
POKER rin, Australia, 6-7 (6), 6-1, 6-4, 6-4. Cirstea, Romania, def. Eden Silva, Britain and Online: http://www.nascar.com Online: www.lpga.com assignment. Signed SSs Arol Vera and Adrian
Placencia to minor league contracts.
8 p.m. — World Series of Poker: The 50th David Goffin (21), Belgium, def. Jeremy Chardy,
France, 6-2, 6-4, 6-3.
Sarah Beth Grey, Britain, 6-0, 6-3.
Kirsten Flipkens, Belgium and Johanna Lars-
FORMULA ONE
Last race: Max Verstappen, 21, won his sixth
EUROPEAN TOUR
DUBAI DUTY FREE IRISH OPEN MINNESOTA TWINS — Placed RHP Jake
No-Limit Hold’em, Day 1 Flight B, Las Vegas, Fernando Verdasco, Spain, def. Kyle Edmund son (12), Sweden, def. Belinda Bencic, Swit-
zerland and Viktoria Kuzmova, Slovakia, 7-6
career race in Austria.
Next race: British Grand Prix, July 14, Silver-
Site: Lahinch, Ireland.
Course: Lahinch GC. Yardage: 7,036. Par: 70.
Odorizzi on the 10-day IL. Recalled RHP Zack
Littell from Rochester (IL). Signed OF Emmanu-
(30), Britain, 4-6, 4-6, 7-6 (3), 6-3, 6-4.
Nev., ESPN2 Thomas Fabbiano, Italy, def. Ivo Karlovic, Croa- (4), 6-4. stone Circuit, Towcester, England. Purse: $7 million. Winner’s share: $1,166,667. el Rodriguez to a minor league contract.
tia, 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-3, 6-7 (4), 6-4. Desirae Krawczyk, United States and Giuliana Online: http://www.formula1.com Television: Thursday-Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 NEW YORK YANKEES — Optioned LHP Ste-
SOFTBALL Kevin Anderson (4), South Africa, def. Janko Olmos, Mexico, def. Sabrina Santamaria, Unit- INDYCAR p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 7 a.m. phen Tarpley to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL).
Tipsarevic, Serbia, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-4. ed States and Alexa Guarachi Mathison, Chile, REV GROUP GRAND PRIX to noon (Golf Channel). Reinstated RHP Domingo German from the
5:30 p.m. — International Cup: U.S. vs. Guido Pella (26), Argentina, def. Andreas Sep- 3-6, 6-3, 7-5. Last race: Alexander Rossi dominated Road Defending champion: Russell Knox. 10-day IL. Signed OF Jhon Diaz to a minor
pi, Italy, 6-4, 4-6, 4-6, 7-5, 6-1. Kveta Peschke, Czech Republic and Nicole America for his seventh career win. Race to Dubai leader: Matt Wallace. league contract.
Chinese Taipei, Columbus, Ga., ESPN2 Reilly Opelka, United States, def. Stan Waw- Melichar (7), United States, def. Magda Linette, Next race: Honda Indy Toronto, July 14, Streets Last week: Christiaan Bezuidenhout won the TAMPA BAY RAYS —Traded 3B Andrew
Velazquez to Cleveland for future consider-
TENNIS rinka (22), Switzerland, 7-5, 3-6, 4-6, 6-4, 8-6.
Milos Raonic (15), Canada, def. Robin Haase,
Poland and Irina Maria Bara, Romania, 7-5,
6-2.
of Toronto, Toronto.
Online: http://www.indycar.com
Andalucia Valderrama Masters.
Notes: This is the third Rolex Series events of ations. Signed C Ronnier Quintero to a minor
5 a.m. — Wimbledon: Day 4, Second Round, Netherlands, 7-6 (1), 7-5, 7-6 (4). Latisha Chan, Chinese Taipei and Hao-Ching NHRA DRAG RACING the year and begins the road to Royal Portrush league contract.
TEXAS RANGERS — Signed OF Bayron
Karen Khachanov (10), Russia, def. Feliciano Chan (9), Chinese Taipei, def. Katy Dunne, Brit- NEW ENGLAND NATIONALS with the Irish Open, Scottish Open and then
London, ESPN Lopez Diaz-Guerra, Spain, 4-6, 6-4, 7-5, 6-4. ain and Harriet Dart, Britain, 6-2, 6-4. Site: Epping, New Hampshire. British Open. ... Thomas Bjorn tied for eighth Lora and SS Maximo Acosta to minor league
Roberto Bautista-Agut (23), Spain, def. Steve Alison van Uytvanck, Belgium and Greet Min- Schedule: Friday, qualifying, 4 & 6 p.m.; Satur- in the Valderrama Masters, his first top 10 in a contracts.
10 a.m. — Wimbledon: Day 4, Second Darcis, Belgium, 6-3, 6-2, 4-2, ret. nen, Belgium, def. Freya Christie, Britain and day, qualifying, 2 & 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, finals, full European Tour event in nearly five years. TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Sent RHP Edwin
Benoit Paire (28), France, def. Miomir Kec- Katie Swan, Britain, 7-5, 6-2. 3:45 p.m., FS1. ... While the field does not feature anyone from Jackson to Buffalo (IL) and OF Dalton Pompey
Round, London, ESPN manovic, Serbia, 7-6 (5), 6-4, 0-0, ret. Elise Mertens, Belgium and Aryna Sabalenka Track: New England Dragway. the top 10 in the world, Jon Rahm and Tommy to the GCL Blue Jays for rehab assignments.
Jiri Vesely, Czech Republic, def. Pablo Cuevas, (6), Belarus, def. Natela Dzalamidze, Russia Last year: Steve Torrence took first in New Fleetwood are among four players from the top Signed SS Rikelvin De Castro to a minor league
5 a.m. (Friday) — Wimbledon: Day 5, Third Uruguay, 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4, 6-4. and Cornelia Lister, Sweden, 6-3, 6-4. Hampshire. 25. ... Shane Lowry is the highest-ranked Irish- contract.
National League
Round, London, ESPN2 Women’s Singles
Second Round
Victoria Azarenka, Belarus and Ashleigh Barty
(10), Australia, def. Storm Sanders, Australia
Last race: Torrence continued his hot streak
with a Top Fuel win in Norwalk.
man with Rory McIlroy choosing not to play. ...
Eddie Pepperell is making his first start since CHICAGO CUBS — Sent RHP Allen Webster to
Friday Elina Svitolina (8), Ukraine, def. Margarita Gas-
paryan, Russia, 5-7, 6-5, ret.
and Lidziya Marozava, Belarus, 6-0, 6-1.
Arina Rodionova, Australia and Kateryna Ko-
Fast facts: Bob Tasca has won back-to-back
Funny Car races for the first time in his career.
he missed the cut in the PGA Championship six
weeks ago. He was coping with a back injury.
the AZL Cubs 1 for a rehab assignment. Signed
SS Kevin Made and C Brayan Altuve to minor
league contracts.
AFL FOOTBALL Maria Sakkari (31), Greece, def. Marie Bouzko-
va, Czech Republic, 6-4, 6-1.
zlova, Ukraine, def. Katarina Srebotnik, Slo-
venia and Darija Jurak, Croatia, 4-6, 6-2, 6-4.
...Matt Hagan (Funny Car) also won at Epping
in 2018. ...Sixteen-time world champion John
... Russell Knox has won and been runner-up
in two of the last three Irish Opens. ... The Irish COLORADO ROCKIES — Signed SS Adael
1:30 a.m. (Saturday) — Adelaide Crows at Petra Martic (24), Croatia, def. Anastasia Pota- Yifan Xu, China and Gabriela Dabrowski (4), Force will head to New Hampshire in search of Open has been on the European Tour schedule Amador to a minor league contract.
LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Traded RHP
pova, Russia, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4. Canada, def. Ons Jabeur, Tunisia and Fanny his 150th win. ...The Mountain Motor Pro Stock since 1975. It dates to 1927, when George Dun-
Port Adelaide Power, FS2 Karolina Muchova, Czech Republic, def. Madi- Stollar, Hungary, 6-1, 6-3. class will make the last of four appearances in can defeated Henry Cotton at Portmarnock. Nathan Witt to Tampa Bay for RHP Casey
son Brengle, United States, 6-3, 6-4. Anna-Lena Groenefeld, Germany and Demi 2019 this weekend. Next week: Aberdeen Standard Investments Sadler and optioned him to Oklahoma City
AUTO RACING Anett Kontaveit (20), Estonia, def. Heather Wat- Schuurs (8), Netherlands, def. Monique Next race: Mile High Nationals, July 19-21, Scottish Open. (PCL). Transferred LHP Rich Hill to the 60-day
son, Britain, 7-5, 6-1. Adamczak, Australia and Ellen Perez, Austra- Bandimere Speedway, Morrison, Colorado. Online: www.europeantour.com IL. Signed RHP Kristian Cardozo and OF Luis
2:30 p.m. — NASCAR Xfinity Series: qualify- Su-Wei Hsieh (28), Chinese Taipei, def. Kirsten lia, 6-7 (5), 6-1, 9-7. Online: http://www.nhra.com KORN FERRY TOUR Rodriguez to minor league contracts.
Flipkens, Belgium, 7-6 (3), 6-3. Yafan Wang, China and Anna Blinkova, Russia, OTHER SERIES LECOM HEALTH CHALLENGE MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Signed OF Luis
ing, Daytona Beach, Fla., NBCSN Karolina Pliskova (3), Czech Republic, def. def. Miyu Kato, Japan and Nao Hibino, Japan, WORLD OF OUTLAWS Site: Findley Lake, N.Y. Medina to a minor league contract.
NEW YORK METS — Signed OF Alexander
4 p.m. — NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Se- Monica Puig, Puerto Rico, 6-0, 6-4.
Simona Halep (7), Romania, def. Mihaela Bu-
2-6, 6-3, 7-5.
Laura Siegemund, Germany and Anna-Lena
Friday-Saturday; FVP Platinum Battery Show-
down, Cedar Lake Speedway, New Richmond,
Course: Peek’n Peak Resort. Yardage: 7,088.
Par: 72. Ramirez to a minor league contract.
ries: qualifying, Daytona Beach, Fla., NBCSN zarnescu, Romania, 6-3, 4-6, 6-2. Friedsam, Germany, def. Shuai Peng, China Wisconsin. Purse: $600,000. Winner’s share: $108,000. PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Signed RHP Cris-
topher Cruz to a minor league contract.
Victoria Azarenka, Belarus, def. Ajla Toml- and Zhaoxuan Yang, China, 4-6, 7-5, 8-6. Online: http://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars Television: Thursday-Friday, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
5 p.m. — NHRA Drag Racing: Friday Nitro janovic, Australia, 6-2, 6-0. Lesia Tsurenko, Ukraine and Aliaksandra (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 3-5:30 p.m. SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Signed LHP Es-

New England, Epping, N.H., FS1


Polona Hercog, Slovenia, def. Madison Keys
(17), United States, 6-2, 6-4.
Caroline Wozniacki (14), Denmark, def. Veroni-
Sasnovich, Belarus, def. Timea Bacsinszky,
Switzerland and Bernarda Pera, United States, Golf (Golf Channel).
Defending champion: Nelson Ledesma.
merlin Vinicio to a minor league contract.
American Association
GARY SOUTHSHORE RAILCATS — Signed
6:30 p.m. — NASCAR Xfinity Series: The ka Kudermetova, Russia, 7-6 (5), 6-3.
6-4, 4-6, 6-1.
Barbora Krejcikova, Czech Republic and Kater- Golf Glance Points leader: Xinjun Zhang.
Last week: Kristoffer Ventura won the Utah OF Sean Guida.
Shuai Zhang, China, def. Yanina Wickmayer, All Times Eastern LINCOLN SALTDOGS — Signed RHP Tyler
Coca-Cola Firecracker 250, Daytona Beach, Belgium, 6-3, 6-2.
ina Siniakova (2), Czech Republic, def. Naomi
Broady, Britain and Naiktha Bains, Britain, PGA TOUR
Championship.
Next week: TPC Colorado Championship at Herr.
3M OPEN ST. PAUL SAINTS — Signed INF Matt Morales
Fla., NBCSN Dayana Yastremska, Ukraine, def. Sofia Kenin
(27), United States, 7-5, 4-6, 6-3.
7-5, 6-1.
Site: Blaine, Minn.
Heron Lakes.
Online: www.pgatour.com/kornferry and C Jhonatan Solano.
CYCLING
5:30 a.m. (Saturday) — Tour de France:
Viktorija Golubic, Switzerland, def. Yulia Putint-
seva, Kazakhstan, 6-4, 7-6 (3).
Men’s Doubles
Auto Course: TPC Twin Cities. Yardage: 7,468. Par:
71.
Purse: $6.4 million. Winner’s share: $1,152,000.
PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS
Last week: Steve Stricker won the U.S. Senior
SIOUX CITY EXPLORERS — Signed RHP
Nile Ball.
SIOUX FALLS CANARIES — Released LHP
First Round Auto Racing Glance Television: Thursday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. (Golf
Open.
Next week: Bridgestone Senior Players Cham- Spencer Hermann.
Stage 1, France, NBCSN Lukasz Kubot, Poland and Marcelo Melo (1), All Times Eastern Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 1-2:45 p.m. (Golf pionship. Atlantic League
Brazil, def. Jan-Lennard Struff, Germany and NASCAR CUP SERIES Channel), 3-6 p.m. (CBS). Charles Schwab Cup leader: Scott McCarron. HIGH POINT ROCKERS — Released 1B Steve
GOLF Ben Mclachlan, Japan, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5. COKE ZERO SUGAR 400 Defending champion: New tournament. Online: www.pgatour.com/champions Passatempo.
Matt Reid, Australia and Alex de Minaur, Aus- Site: Daytona Beach, Florida. FedEx Cup leader: Matt Kuchar. BASKETBALL
4:30 a.m. — European Tour Golf: Dubai tralia, def. Federico Delbonis, Argentina and Schedule: Thursday, practice, 2:05 & 4:05 Last week: Nate Lashley won the Rocket
OTHER TOURS
Japan Golf Tour: Japan PGA Championship, National Basketball Association
p.m. (NBCSN); Friday, qualifying, 5:05 p.m. Mortage Classic. CHICAGO BULLS — Named Chris Fleming
Duty Free Irish Open, second round, Dubai, Andres Molteni, Argentina, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4.
Sander Gille, Belgium and Joran Vliegen, (NBCSN); Saturday, race, 7:30 p.m., NBC. Notes: TPC Twin Cities previously hosted the
Ibusuki GC, Kagoshima, Japan. Defending
and Roy Rogers assistant coaches and Paul
champion: Toru Taniguchi. Online: www.jgto.
GOLF Belgium, def. Guillermo Duran, Argentina and
Juan Ignacio Londero, Argentina, 6-2, 7-6 (4),
Track: Daytona International Speedway (oval,
2.5 miles).
3M Championship on the PGA Tour Cham-
pions. ... Only three other PGA Tour events
org Miller assistant to the head coach. Promoted
coaching intern Chris Kent to video coordinator.
Challenge Tour: D+D Real Slovakia Challenge,
8:30 a.m. — European Tour Golf: Dubai 4-6, 6-2. Race distance: 400 miles, 160 laps.
Last year: Erik Jones roared back from 29th
that offer full FedEx Cup points have a small-
er purse. But the 3M Open still managed to
Penati Golf Resort, Senica, Slovakia. Last PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS — Signed Fs
Marcelo Demoliner, Brazil and Divij Sharan, In- champion: Espen Kofstad (2016). Online: www. Mario Hezonja and Anthony Tolliver.
Duty Free Irish Open, second round, Dubai, dia, def. Kevin Krawietz, Germany and Andreas to take first at Daytona’s second race of 2018. attract Brooks Koepka, Phil Mickelson, Jason europeantour.com/challengetour FOOTBALL
Mies (13), Germany, 7-5, 6-4, 7-5. Last race: Alex Bowman won in Chicago after Day, Bryson DeChambeau and Patrick Reed. Mackenzie Tour: Windsor Championship, Am- Canadian Football League
GOLF Bruno Soares, Brazil and Mate Pavic (4), Cro- qualifying eighth. ... Minnesota natives Tom Lehman and Tim bassador GC, Windsor, Ontario. Defending WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — Added RB
atia, def. Matwe Middelkoop, Netherlands and Fast facts: It was the first win in 134 starts for Herron are playing on sponsor exemptions. John Santiago to the practice roster.
1 p.m. — PGA Tour Golf: The 3M Open, sec- Sander Arends, Netherlands, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, the 26-year-old Bowman. He is in his fifth sea- Lehman supervised changes to the course to
champion: Mark Anguiano. Online: www.pga-
tour.com/canada HOCKEY
son as a Cup driver. ...NASCAR added 10 laps get it ready for its first PGA Tour event. ... The National Hockey League
ond round, Twin Cities in Blaine, Minn., GOLF 6-7 (5), 6-3.
Cameron Norrie, Britain and Jaume Antoni to each of the first two stages for Saturday’s tournament is not offering spots to the British
Korean LPGA: Asiana Airlines Open, Weihai
ANAHEIM DUCKS — Signed G Anthony Sto-
Point GC, Weihai, China. Defending champion:
5 p.m. — LPGA Tour Golf: Thornberry Creek Munar Clar, Spain, def. Austin Krajicek, United
States and Dominic Inglot (15), Britain, 4-6, 6-3,
race. Stage 1 will end after 50 laps and the
second stage will be complete after 100. The
Open. The final spot from PGA Tour events will
be next week at the John Deere Classic. ... The
Ji-hyun Kim2. Online: www.klpga.co.kr larz to a two-year contract and D Jani Hakan-
paa to a one-year contract.
Japan LPGA: Shiseido Anessa Ladies Open,
LPGA Classic, second round, Hobart, Wis., 6-4, 6-7 (11), 6-3. sanctioning body hopes the change will ensure four college players who recently turned pro all Totsuka CC, Kanagawa, Japan. Defending ST. LOUIS BLUES — D Chris Butler announced
Nikola Mektic, Croatia and Franko Skugor (6), that fuel mileage won’t dictate the results. ...The received exemptions — Viktor Hovland, Collin champion: New event. Online: www.lpga.or.jp his retirement.
GOLF Croatia, def. Ricardas Berankis, Lithuania and series will run at Daytona without restrictor Morikawa, Matt Wolff and Justin Suh. ... Staysure Tour: Swiss Seniors Open, Golf Club SOCCER
Marton Fucsovics, Hungary, 6-2, 6-2, 6-2. plates this weekend for the first time since 1987. Next week: John Deere Classic. Bad Ragaz, Ragaz Switzerland. Defending Major League Soccer
HORSE RACING Matthew Ebden, Australia and Vasek Pospisil, Next race: Quaker State 400, July 13, Kentucky Online: www.pgatour.com champion: Jean-Francois Remesy. Online: COLUMBUS CREW — Named Ezra Hendrick-
Canada, def. Filip Krajinovic, Serbia and Dusan Speedway, Sparta, Kentucky. LPGA TOUR son assistant coach on the first team technical
12:30 p.m. — America’s Day at the Races, Lajovic, Serbia, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2. Online: http://www.nascar.com THORNBERRY CREEK LPGA CLASSIC
www.europeantour.com/staysuretour
staff.
FS2
MLB BASEBALL
Rajeev Ram, United States and Joe Salisbury
(12), Britain, def. Malek Jaziri, Tunisia and Radu
Albot, Moldova, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2.
XFINITY SERIES
CIRCLE K FIRECRACKER 250
Site: Daytona Beach.
Site: Oneida, Wis.
Course: Thornberry Creek at Oneida. Yardage:
6,624. Par: 72.
Transactions USL Championship
USLC — Suspended Charleston M Tah Anun-
ga, San Antonio M Jack Barmby, Memphis D
Ken Skupski, Britain and John-Patrick Smith, Schedule: Thursday, practice, 1:05 & 3:05 Purse: $2 million. Winner’s share: $300,000. Wednesday’s Moves Wesley Charpie, El Paso M Derek Gebhard,
6 p.m. — NY Yankees at Tampa Bay OR Australia, def. James Ward, Britain and Jay p.m. (NBCSN); Friday, qualifying, 3:35 p.m. Television: Thursday-Friday, 6-8:30 p.m. (Golf BASEBALL Swope Park M Felipe Hernandez, Reno M Will
Clarke, Britain, 6-2, 6-4, 6-2. (NBCSN), race, 7:30 p.m., NBCSN. Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 5:30-8:30 p.m. COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE — Named Lara Seymore, Atlanta United M Will Vint and Las
Boston at Detroit, MLB Lleyton Hewitt, Australia and Jordan Thomp- Track: Daytona International Speedway. (Golf Channel). Pitaro Wisch executive vice president and Vegas coach Eric Wynalda one game.
son, Australia, def. Purav Raja, India and Race distance: 250 miles, 100 laps. Defending champion: Sei Young Kim. general counsel and Ethan Orlinsky special COLLEGE
9 p.m. — San Diego at LA Dodgers OR St. Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan, India, 6-2, 6-3, 6-2. Last year: Kyle Larson capped off a stretch of Race to CME Globe leader: Jin Young Ko. counsel to the commissioner. CONCORDIA (ORE.) — Named Rock Allen
Michael Venus, New Zealand and Raven Klaas- back-to-back wins at Daytona. Last week: Sung Hyun Park won the Walmart American League assistant men’s basketball coach.
Louis at San Francisco, MLB en (3), South Africa, def. Jonny O Mara, Britain Last race: Cole Custer won Chicago from the NW Arkansas Championship. BOSTON RED SOX — Sent RHP Heath Hem- DETROIT — Promoted assistant softball coach
and Luke Bambridge, Britain, 7-5, 7-6 (3), 6-4. front row. Notes: Park moved back to No. 1 in the wom- bree to Pawtucket (IL) for a rehab assignment. Marc Gillis to head coach.
4B Thursday, JULY 4, 2019 The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com

Soccer

Rapinoe says she’s a proud American, addresses the critics


By ANNE M. PETERSON ry, but said she’d be ready to go outspoken and using colorful “I think for the detractors I be really honest about that, and
The Associated Press for the final Sunday. language. She has been partic- would have them look hard into be really open in talking about
Last week in the days leading ularly vocal about equitable pay what I’m actually saying and the that so we can reconcile that
LYON, France — Still fac- up to the quarterfinal against and the treatment of female ath- actions that I’m taking. Maybe and hopefully move forward and
ing a backlash over saying she France, a video surfaced of Rapi- letes, while also critical of FIFA you don’t agree with every sin- make this make country better
wouldn’t visit the White House noe’s White House comment, for not investing more in the gle way that I do it and that can for everyone.”
if the United States wins the which she punctuated with an women’s game. be discussed. I know I’m not Rapinoe hasn’t been the only
World Cup, Megan Rapinoe said expletive. Two years ago, Rapinoe perfect,” she said. American who has faced crit-
Wednesday that she considers While the interview was kneeled during the national an- In her impassioned com- icism at the World Cup. The
herself a proud American. from January, it attracted Pres- them before a few matches. She ments, she said she believes she whole team was chastised when
“I think that I’m particularly, ident Donald Trump’s attention said she took the action in soli- stands for truth and honesty, players celebrated every goal in
uniquely and very deeply Ameri- and he tweeted: “Megan should darity with Colin Kaepernick, and “wanting to have the con- a 13-0 rout of Thailand to open
can,” she said. “If we want to talk never disrespect our Country, the former San Francisco 49ers versation.” the tournament. Alex Morgan’s
about the ideals that we stand the White House, or our Flag, quarterback who knelt during “I feel very fortunate to be in tea-sipping celebration after her
for, the song and the anthem, especially since so much has the anthem to call attention to this country, I’d never be able to goal against England was also
and what we were founded on, I been done for her & the team.” racial inequality. do this in a lot of other places,” knocked.
think I’m extremely American.” Trump added that he would in- U.S. Soccer responded by she said. “But also, that doesn’t “Wah, wah, wah. We’re at the
Rapinoe commented on vite the team to Washington, adopting a rule that says play- mean that we can’t get better, it World Cup. I don’t think anyone
the dustup a day after the U.S. win or lose. ers must stand for anthems. In doesn’t mean that we can’t strive truly believes we disrespect the
team’s nail-biting 2-1 semifinal Rapinoe has stood by her France she has not sung the to be better. I think this country game or our opponents,” Rapi-
win over England. Rapinoe did statement, except for the coarse anthem or put her hand on her was founded on a lot of great ide- noe said. “What do you want us
not play against England be- language she used. heart while it plays before each als, but it was also founded on to do? We work hard, we like to
cause of a minor hamstring inju- Rapinoe is known for being game. slavery. I think we just need to play hard. “

Comics & Puzzles


DILBERT
Dear Abby
D
EAR I have reached manners. We live three hours
ABBY: My a point where I’m apart but get together every two
stepbroth- no longer willing or three months to enjoy each
er “Pete” is a to visit them other’s company.
recovering addict because I can’t Recently, we went to a nice
who did significant trust them. They restaurant, and she let out a
prison time for won’t come to loud, obnoxious, disgusting
possession and my house, but burp. I was surprised and
gang affiliations. are mad at me embarrassed. She quickly
He has also had for “withholding apologized. I said, “Can’t you
multiple DUI their grandkids lower the volume and cover your
convictions. He’s from them” mouth?” She became defen-
ZITS been out for (their words) and sive and said, “I apologized!”
two years and is “breaking up the Her burping happens often,
holding a job and family.” What are but this one was beyond the
taking care of his my obligations in pale. I don’t like it, never have.
kids part-time. Dear Abby this situation, and How do I communicate to her
My parents is it reasonable effectively to burp quietly and in
think he’s com- to insist we visit a controlled manner? — DIS-
pletely rehabilitated, but I think without Pete? I hate to make GUSTED IN NEW JERSEY
he’s using again, based on his them choose, but I also feel like DEAR DISGUSTED: I think
behavior. He has tried to get this is a safety issue. — UN- you have already done that. Is
my husband to give him some COMFORTABLE IN MINNESOTA it possible your sister suffers
of a prescription medication he DEAR UNCOMFORTABLE: As from a gastrointestinal disor-
takes, and jokes about “acting a parent, you have to do what der? If she hasn’t brought this
good” when with family but not you think is best for your chil- to the attention of her doctor,
GARFIELD at home. dren. I wish you had explained she should.
I decided I no longer want your parents’ reason for not If, however, there is nothing
to be around Pete, particularly visiting your home, because it physically wrong with her, you
with my children, and I asked appears to be manipulative and may be happier having your
my parents not to have him over a means of punishing you for meals in a different kind of
while we are visiting. They said sticking to your guns. restaurant — a loud, casual
they understood, but the last Given the fact that Pete has burger joint or a sports bar
time we went for a weekend, tried to convince your husband where no one will notice her
Pete was there with his son, to share his scheduled medi- problem while rooting for the
and it was really uncomfortable. cations and has bragged about home team.
Now they say they just want “acting good” when with family, DEAR READERS: Have a
us to all get along and that I’m you are doing the right thing. very happy and healthy Fourth
“snobby” for wanting to exclude DEAR ABBY: My sister — of July, everyone. And please be
Pete. age 57 — has terrible table safe! — LOVE, ABBY
CANDORVILLE
Horoscopes
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (July real needs. friction going on in your world.
4). This solar journey shows TAURUS (April 20-May Conflict is rarely about what it
your talents, relationships and 20). Humans are complicated, seems to be about.
efforts aligning to give you multifaceted and often their LEO (July 23-Aug. 22).
something truly cool to show own worst enemies. A person Lively characters come into
for your time. It will be months has to be pretty cunning indeed the picture, influencing you in
in the making and more in the to outsmart his or her own the moment and giving you
sharing. A move or building worst tricks and self-sabotaging something to think about later,
process in September will be behaviors. Such is the mastery too. The day features mutual
key. Love lifts and pushes you of living. admiration and respect.
in November. More join you in GEMINI (May 21-June 21). VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).
January. Gemini and Sagittarius The thing that ultimately drives Fear will stand between you and
BABY BLUES adore you. Your lucky numbers change is your desire for the opportunities that are waiting to
are: 10, 4, 44, 38 and 18. change. But how can you make be seized. But you don’t always
ARIES (March 21-April yourself want something more have to fight fear. You can sim-
19). You do what you need to than you do? Seeing someone ply turn it like a dancer, or say
do. Then you no longer need who has it will — that’s the “boo,” or just ask it to move.
it and the habit drops away. magic motivator. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).
Maybe the thing you’re trying to CANCER (June 22-July 22). It’s hard to know the scale of a
do with sheer willpower can be You can’t understand the fight project until you get in there and
more easily accomplished with within until it’s projected out- start doing it. Some things you
a better understanding of your side yourself, depicted in some think will be easy will take forev-
er and what you thought was a
big deal could snap together in
an instant.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov.
21). You may philosophize
BEETLE BAILEY brilliantly, though the strange
thought loops never arrive at
a conclusion. All pondering
and argument will end with
practical measures that solve
the problem.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec.
21). There are those who turn
minor criticisms into major
arguments and take helpful
comments as personal slights.
It’s a distortion that could be
caused by depression; it’s not
so much an invitation to quarrel
as a call for help.
MALLARD FILLMORE CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan.
19). There are qualities in
which you surpass the others.
Take charge of those, not just
because it will make life more
interesting and enjoyable for
you but because it will be better
for all involved.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.
18). Clarity can come in an in-
stant and thoughts can stream
in faster than a high-speed
download. Still, it takes time to
get into the state of body, mind
and spirit that makes clarity
FAMILY CIRCUS possible. Proper rest is a huge
part of this.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March
20). The past can be glam-
orized, idealized, regretted,
distorted, used as ammunition
or motivation, retold, grieved
and celebrated. The best thing
you can do with the past is
learn from it.

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WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL

USA rallies in fourth quarter for 60-49 win over Mexico


From Special Reports hard thing about this event is
‘Obviously, we were excited to win. In this event, it’s hard to beat that you don’t get any time in
NAPLES, Italy — After the arenas before you play, and
trailing for the majority of the these teams that are older and wiser. We are so young, and we are you play somewhere different
game, USA Team finally be-
gan clicking on both ends of learning to play together. Our chemistry is a long way from where every day. We will be some-
where new tomorrow. Your
the floor in the fourth quarter
to defeat Mexico, 60-49, in the
we will be in February, but you’re supposed to be that way.’ shooters have to get ready
in a hurry, and it’s hard. Not
opening contest of the World Head coach Vic Schaefer only are we shooting further
University Games. behind the line due to FIBA
Down 45-41 going into the until 3:50 left in the game. and how hard they played the 33-30. rules, but you just don’t get
final period, the Red, White “Obviously, we were excit- game.” After intermission, the many reps. You have to play
and Blue used a 15-0 run to ed to win,” said head coach Vic Rickea Jackson led the Red, White and Blue was defense, rebound and have an
storm past Mexico and put Schaefer. “In this event, it’s team in scoring with 10 points slow to get the offense going, inside game if you want to win
the game away. Eight different hard to beat these teams that to go along with four assists shooting 3-of-20 from the field on the road, and we are going
players scored points during are older and wiser. We are so and four steals. Morris fin- in the third quarter. However, to be on the road for five more
the frame, but it was an of- young, and we are learning to ished with nine points and five USA Team never fell behind nights.”
fensive rebound followed by a play together. Our chemistry rebounds, while Jessika Car- by more than seven points in Next up, the U.S. will take
layup by Yemiyah Morris that is a long way from where we ter and Jazzmun Holmes add- the game. The squad rallied the hardwood against Taipei
capped the run and sealed the will be in February, but you’re ed eight points each. with a 25-8 run in the final 15 at 6 a.m. CT on July 4. A 10:30
deal. supposed to be that way. We In the first quarter, Mexi- minutes of the game to com- a.m. CT tip against Slovakia
However, it was USA Team’s only practiced three weeks. co went 8-of-10 at the charity plete the comeback and earn on July 5 will round out pool
excellent defense that swung Again, I am proud of our resil- stripe to take an early 18-15 its first victory in pool play. play for the team. After that,
the momentum of the game iency. It wasn’t our best night. lead, while the U.S. struggled “We weren’t communicat- the squad will move on to the
in its favor, holding Mexico to You have to give Mexico a with turnovers. During the ing during the first half,” said bracket stages to play three
just four points in the fourth lot of credit. They played so second period, the two teams Schaefer. “Moving forward, more games in order to deter-
quarter on 2-of-14 shooting. hard and so well together. We swapped buckets and entered we are going to have to play mine its placing. Those con-
The first basket didn’t come have a lot of respect for them halftime with Mexico leading, better and shoot better. The tests will be on July 7-10.

NBA
Bulls say Carter Jr. to have pects him to be ready for train- the worst records in franchise The person spoke with The during the NBA draft.
ing camp. history at 22-60. Associated Press on condition Parsons will make $25.1
surgery on abdominal The 6-foot-10 Carter showed of anonymity Wednesday be- million in the upcoming final
muscle promise last season after being Hawks land Parsons from cause the trade can’t be final- year of his contract. Hill and
CHICAGO — Chicago Bulls drafted with the No. 7 overall ized before Saturday. Plumlee will make a combined
center Wendell Carter Jr. will pick, averaging 10.3 points and
Memphis for Hill, Plumlee The 30-year-old Parsons $25.3 million on their expiring
ATLANTA — A person with
have surgery next week to re- 7 rebounds in 44 games before knowledge of the situation says averaged 7.5 points and 2.8 re- contracts.
pair an abdominal muscle inju- a season-ending left thumb in- the Atlanta Hawks have ac- bounds in 25 games, including A left knee injury limited the
ry. jury. quired veteran forward Chan- three starts, for Memphis last 30-year-old Plumlee, a 6-foot-11
The procedure is scheduled The Bulls missed the play- dler Parsons in a trade which season. center, to 18 games last season.
for Tuesday in Philadelphia. offs for the third time in four sent Miles Plumlee and Solo- The Hawks acquired Hill
The Bulls said the team ex- years and finished with one of mon Hill to Memphis. from New Orleans in a trade — The Associated Press
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2017 Honda Civic
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Automotive Services 1090Red, Medical / Dental 3300 Apts For Rent: Other 7080 Houses For Rent: Northside Mobile Homes for Rent 7250
26k Miles, $16,900 7110
SUBSTITUTED TRUST- 2017 Toyota Corolla LE; CARE CENTER OF RENT A fully equipped
EES NOTICE OF SALE Red, 4dr, ABERDEEN Has Full camper w/utilities &
20K Miles, 11,900 2BR/1BA. HUD
Time Positions approved. Stove, refrg, cable from $145/wk −
WHEREAS, on January Available for:
14, 2016, Margaret A. SUVS: w/d hookups. $495/ $535/month. Columbus
RN MDS Nurse and
Scutella, executed a (3) LPN’s 3-11 mo, Lease & dep, credit & County School
deed of trust to Real Es- 2011 Toyota Rav4 Lim- ($1000 Sign on Bonus check. Coleman Realty, locations. 662−242−
tate Closing Services, ited; 4dr, White, for nurses) 329−2323. 7653 or 601−940−
Trustee for the benefit 165K Miles, $9,900 3 CNA’s 2 – 10 1397.
of Mortgage Electronic 2008 Toyota 4Runner (bonus does not apply)
Registration Systems, SR5; 4dr, Blue, Experience Preferred 3BR/2BA BRICK Office Spaces For Rent 7300
Inc., acting solely as 113K Miles, 11,900 Apply in person at HOME, ch/a, stove, dw,
Nominee for American 2007 Honda Fit; 505 Jackson St, & fridge furn. Fenced OFFICE SPACE: 2,000
Advisors Group, its suc- 4dr, Gray, in Aberdeen. EOE square feet. 294
82K Miles, $5,900 backyard. 1204 6th St.
cessors and assigns, Chubby Dr. Flexible
which deed of trust is 2016 Nissan Rogue S; N. $785/mo + dep.
recorded in Deed of 4dr, Maroon, Air Conditioners 4030 662−352−4776. leasing terms. Available
Trust Book 2016 at 48K Miles, $13,900 now. 662−328−8254.
Page 1226 in the Of- 2017 Nissan Rogue S; CENTRAL A/C UNIT
AWD, 4dr, Red, Only used 1 day, too 421 17TH ST. N. Nice Houses For Sale: Northside
fice of the Chancery
Clerk of the County of 49K Miles, $14,900 small for space. Revolv 3BR/1.5BA. 8150
Lowndes, State of Mis- 2011 Honda CR-V EXL; brand, 2.5 btu, 208− Neighborhood Watch
sissippi; and 4dr, Blue, 230 volt−age. $1000, area. $650 dep. + first 1909 ROBERSON ST.
55K Miles, $9,900 Crawford, MS. 662−497 month’s rent, $650. 3BR/2BA, $625/mo +
WHEREAS, the afore- 2015 Nissan CRV EXL; −2754. Serious inquiries only. $625 dep. No pets or
said deed of trust was 4dr, Silver, 662−372−0996. smoking, inside or out.
assigned to American 43K Miles, $15,900
2017 Honda CRV EXL; Bargain Column 4180 No HUD. 662−549−
Advisors Group by in-
strument dated March 4dr, Black, DOWNTOWN: 2BR/1BA, Houses For Rent: East 7120 3328.
CHILD’S ROCKING

Sudoku
15, 2019, and recor- 50K Miles, $18,900 CH&A, 1 story, W/D,
ded in the Office of the New Price HORSE, $50. 662−798 historic district, 1 block UPDATED 2BR/1BA, Lots & Acreage 8600 YESTERDAY’S ANSWER
Yesterday’sANSWER
answer
Sudoku
aforesaid Chancery 2018 Honda HR-V EX; −9811 from downtown, $575/ window air, gas heat, YESTERDAY’S
Clerk in Book 2019 at 4dr, Silver, LOWNDES CO: 153
mo. + $575 dep. NO appliances. AVAILABLE Sudoku is a number-
8K Miles, $17,900
9 2 4 1 5 3 6 8 7
Page 5481; and TODDLER SHOPPING PETS. 662−574−8789. ACRES on Hwy 50 E at
NOW. $500.00/
2017 Ford Edge SEL; CART WALKER, $5. Peaceful & Quiet area. $500.00. Call Long &
end of Brewer Rd. 4 placing puzzle
Sudoku based on
is a number-
WHEREAS, the afore- 4dr, White, 662−798−9811 green fields, exc
a 9x9 grid
placing with based
puzzle severalon 6 1 7 4 8 9 3 2 5

2019 Conceptis Puzzles, Dist. by King Features Syndicate, Inc.


said, American Ad- 15K Miles, $15,900 Long @ 328−0770. hunting, sand, gravel &
visors Group, the hold- Burial Plots 4250
HUD not accepted. clay deposits. More info agiven
9x9 grid with several
numbers. The object 5 3 8 6 7 2 9 4 1
er of said deed of trust
and the note secured
Vans:
COLEMAN Houses For Rent: New Hope
call 205−799−9846 or given
is
numbers.
is to place The object
the numbers 1 9 2 5 3 4 8 7 6
thereby, substituted Un- 2012 Honda Odyssey
8 SPACES for sale,
RENTALS
205−695−2248.
1 to place
to 9 in thethe numbers
empty spaces
derwood Law Firm PLLC, EXL; 4dr, Brown, Friendship Cemetery,
original section, Call
TOWNHOUSES & APARTMENTS
7130
SUMMER SPECIAL. 1sotothat
9 ineach
the empty spaces
row, each 7 4 6 9 1 8 2 5 3
as Trustee therein, as $15,900
authorized by the terms 662−364−3736. 1 BEDROOM 3BR/1.5BA & 3BR/1BA 1.75 acre lots. Good/ so that each
column row, each
and each 3x3 box 3 8 5 7 2 6 1 9 4
Trucks: All appliances, fenced. bad credit. 10% down, column
containsand theeach
same3x3 box
thereof, by instrument
Farm Equipment & Supplies 2 BEDROOMS as low as $299/mo. number 2 5 1 3 9 7 4 6 8
dated May 9, 2019 and Dep. & Ref. req. No contains the same number
recorded in the Office of 2014 Toyota Tacoma 4420 3 BEDROOMS HUD. Ready soon. Eaton Land. 662−361− only once. The difficulty
only once. The difficulty 8 6 3 2 4 5 7 1 9
the aforesaid Chancery 4X4 BaJa Edition; 662−574−9749. 7711. level increases from
Clerk in Book 2019 at Double Cab,
LEASE, level increases from 4 7 9 8 6 1 5 3 2
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FOR SALE Hay baler,


Page 9791; and 98K Miles, $19,900 Autos For Sale 9150 Monday to Sunday.
rake, and cutter. Call Houses For Rent: West 7150 Monday to Sunday.
DEPOSIT Difficulty Level 7/03

Ernie at 662−549−
WHEREAS, default hav- 2003 CHEVY Z71
ing been made in the Building & Remodeling 1120 8948 for more info. AND 2BR/2BA ON ELM EXTENDED CAB
terms and conditions of CREDIT CHECK
LAKE GOLF COURSE at 4−door extended cab.
said deed of trust and HOME REPAIRS & JOHN DEERE MODEL M 38 Humphrey Lane. 4−wheel drive very good
the entire debt secured CONSTRUCTION WORK TRACTOR A set of one Energy efficient garden
thereby, having been de-
clared to be due and
WANTED. Carpentry, row cultivators w/
hydraulic lift, has been
662-329-2323 home. $700/mo. +
condition 188,000
miles. $7,800.
small concrete jobs, dep. 662−549−4492. 205−463−0899.
payable in accordance repainted, looks good &
with the terms of said electrical, plumbing,
deed of trust, and the roof repairs, pressure runs good, $3500. Call 2411 HWY 45 N Mobile Homes for Rent 7250 2007 LEXUS LS460,
legal holder of said in- washing and mobile 662−436−2037. COLUMBUS, MS gold, loaded w/
debtedness, American home roof coating and 3BR/2BA NICE 3BR/ navigation. Well
Advisors Group, having underpinning. No job Estate Sales 4490 2BA mobile home. maintained, new tires.
requested the under- too small. 549−7031. Commercial Property For Located in ARTESIA. Serious inquiries only.
signed Substituted 910 COLLEGE ST. Fri., 662−343−5619.
Rent 7100 West Lowndes School
Trustee to execute the 7/5 2p−6p & Sat., 7/7
Distr. $500 rent. $250
trust and sell said land Carpet & Flooring 1150 8a−12p. Glassware, CREDIT UNION DEALS
deposit. NO HUD. NO
and property in accord- china, mid−century OFFICE FOR RENT. LOCAL RECLAIMED
ance with the terms of 30x15. Separate air PETS 662−251−8590
modern, h/h items, VEHICLES
said deed of trust for furn. & more. conditioner & bathroom. FINANCING AVAILABLE
the purpose of raising $400/mo. Located in 3BR/2BA FOR RENT. MAKE OFFER AT
the sums due thereun- Garage Sales: North 4520 Caledonia. Call 662−
der, together with attor- Water included. $800/ CREDITUNIONDEALS.CO
574−0082. M
neys fees, Substituted mo.$500 damage dep.
HUGE MULTI−FAMILY
Trustees fees and ex- req. No inside pets. 205−683−5663
pense of sale; YARD SALE. 3279 Caledonia Schools.
Military Rd. Across from FOR RENT LOCATED Call 662−640−8750 or 2017 Zinger Crossroads
NOW, THEREFORE, WE, Bethel Baptist. Fri. 5p− NEAR DOWNTOWN. 662−269−3269. 32ft RV
Underwood Law Firm 7p & Sat. 6a−10a. 3,000 sq. ft. truck 2005 Nissan Titan
PLLC, Substituted Trust- DAVID’S CARPET & Furn., decor, fabric, terminal, 9,500 sq. ft. 2006 Dodge Ram
ee in said deed of trust, UPHOLSTERY clothes, appl., windows shop & 3,200 sq. ft. NICE 3/2 MH in Col. or
will on the 26th day of Pickup 3500
CLEANING & more. office/shop. Buildings W. Lowndes School 2012 Nissan Altima
July, 2019, offer for
sale at public outcry for 1 Room − $40 can be rented together District. From $475− 2016 Toyota RAV4
cash to the highest bid- 2 Rooms − $70 Garage Sales: Other 4560 or separately. All w/ $535 mo. Deposit 2018 Toyota RAV4
der, and sell within leg- 3+ Rooms − $30 EA excellent access & Hwy. required. Call 662−308 2015 Jeep Wrangler
al hours (being between Rugs−Must Be Seen 566 GUNSHOOT ROAD 82 visibility. 662−327− −7781 or 601−940−
2017 Jeep Wrangler
the hours of 11:00 A.M. Car Upholstery IN STEENS 1st Saturday 9559. 1397. 2016 Ford Transit T−
and 4:00 P.M.) at the Cleaning Available of July 2019. 7a−2p.
350 VAN
Main front door of the 662−722−1758 Includes LIVE chickens, Houses For Sale: Other 8500
County Courthouse at 2008 GMC Yukon
ducks, turkeys, guineas,
Columbus, County of Denali
along with h/h items. If
Lowndes, State of Mis- 2010 Dodge Charger
bad weather, it will be
sissippi, the following General Services 1360 the 2nd Saturday of the
2013 Dodge Charger
described property situ- 2005 Honda Odyssey
ated in the County of July. For more info, call
WORK WANTED: 2008 Chevrolet HHR
Lowndes, State of Mis- Licensed & Bonded− 662−889−8985.
2017 Chevrolet Impala
sissippi, to-wit: 2001 Ford Expedition
carpentry, painting, & General Merchandise 4600
2009 Ford Escape
Lot Number Sixty (60) of demolition. Landscap−
and in LaBelle Estates ing, gutters cleaned, FOR SALE New loveseat 2013 Buick Lacrosse
Subdivision, a subdivi- bush hogging, clean−up and chaise, $400. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox
sion of Lowndes County, work, pressure washing, Black Toyota Camry 2012 BMW 3 Series
Mississippi as per map moving help & furniture floormats, $40.
or plat recorded in Plat repair. 662−242−3608. White distressed jewelry CREDIT UNION DEALS
Book 4, Page 36, in the box, $30. LOCAL RECLAIMED
Office of the Chancery VEHICLES
Clerk of Lowndes Amazon Fire Tablet
case, $20. FINANCING AVAILABLE
County, Mississippi. HILL’S PRESSURE
Jacqueline Kennedy MAKE OFFER AT
WASHING Commercial/ CREDITUNIONDEALS.CO
Subject, however, to ex- Residential. House, interviews boxset, $30.
isting easements for the concrete, sidewalks & Accounting Terms M
installation and main- dictionary, $12. 205−683−5663
tenance of public utility mobile washing. Free
facilities as reserved est. 662−386−8925.
662−242−2884
Campers & RVs 9300
and shown on the recor-
ded plat, and subject Leave a message.
further to the restrictive
covenants duly recor- PRIVACY FENCE OR Sporting Goods 4720
ded in Deed Book 722, CHAIN LINK REPAIRS
Pages 158-162, inclus- Call me! Licensed w/ ELLIPTICAL MACHINE
ive; and subsequently 30+ years of exp. Sole Elliptical E35 in
amended by Instrument Call or text Joe Seals, excellent condition. Nice
dated April 25, 1984, 662−549−7167. quiet machine. $399 ACROSS
and recorded in Deed
Book 728, Pages 20-
662−574−1561 1 Made fun of
26, inclusive, in the Of- Pets 5150 2008 FLEETWOOD 5 Scarecrow fill
fice of the Chancery WEEKEND WARRIORS. DISCOVER 40X 10 Valentine word
Clerk of Lowndes We work for local con−
County, Mississippi. tractors & businesses.
REGISTERED DACHSH− 3 slides, washer/dryer, 11 Water channel
UND puppies for sale.
Experienced in roofing, Reds & creams. Ready
in motion satellite,
outside kitchen &
12 Big-scale movie
WE WILL CONVEY only
such title as is vested framing, all phases of to go 7/13! Call 205− entertainment center. 13 Joined together
in Underwood Law Firm construction. Refs avail. 596−3264. 350 cummins w/ 27k 14 13 in the Ameri-
PLLC as Substituted Cut out the middle man. miles, new tires & can Revolution
Trustee. 662−242−5099. Business For Sale 6350 batteries. Title in hand.
$120k neg. Columbus.
16 Barriers in “The
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RESTAURANT FOR 662−574−6100. Star-Spangled
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6 Oklahoma city simple
machine, 2 freezers, 1 32 Musical about a
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Air Cond & Heating 1030
refrigerator, 2 triple
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PROFESSIONAL GYM. 36 Take back
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generator. Includes 8 ft. 9 Tie the knot resident
AIR CONDITION: New ON SITE SECURITY. enclosed trailer w/ 39 Exist
installation, repairs, ON SITE MAINTENANCE. 11 Does the crawl 31 Fishing spots
cooking equip. 24 in. 40 Makes blank
maintenance or service. A&T TREE SERVICE ON SITE MANAGEMENT. flat iron griddle, deep 15 Dozes 33 Ocean motion
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2012 Honda Accord
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35K Miles, $11,900
2014 Honda Accord Lost & Found 2300 1, 2, & 3 Baths Thomas
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30K Miles, $14,900
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mother sold to
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Apts For Rent: Other 7080
Lincoln
Columbus, Ms in
EXL; Silver, about 1974 or 75. I
117K Miles, $7,900 DOWNTOWN 1BR −
know this is a long This large 1 bedroom
2016 Honda Accord
shot, but I would
Sport; 4dr, Gray, apartment has been
66K Miles, $14,900
2017 Honda Accord
like to buy it back
for her. 601−323−
recently renovated. It
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Business
BUSINESS MOVES WITH MARY

Jennifer Mosbrucker/Dispatch Staff


Orbit Fireworks Store opened for Fourth of July sales on June 21. Each year, the store opens two weeks for Inde-
pendence Day and two weeks for New Year’s Eve.

Kicking off Fourth of July with a bang


Firework sales continue bers usually are indica-
tive of mother nature.
For enthusiast Joe
Holt, a tradition of
to grow nationwide “It depends on the
weather,” Turman
shooting fireworks has
been three years in the

F
orty years ago when Orbit said. “If you got good making for him and
Fireworks first opened in weather, you do pretty his sons, Anthony and
Columbus, Deborah Turman decent. At New Year’s, Detrick.
was just 10 years old helping her it rained so we weren’t Each year, Holt said
dad sell bottle rockets and Roman really successful during he buys at least $100 in
candles and count the profits they the Christmas season. fireworks, though he
stored in an old cigar box. So far, the weather has said his sons sometimes
Since her father passed away been good, so every- go over budget.
body is shooting. It’s Mary Pollitz
in 2013, Turman has taken her “My favorite firework
dad’s role as the owner of Orbit and been good business. We is the halo fireworks. I
each of its eight locations, includ- are stocked up and getting ready like those,” Holt said while shop-
ing three in Columbus, two in for the big boom on July 3 and the ping at Orbit Fireworks in Colum-
Starkville, and one each in Louis- Fourth.” bus. “When they go up in the sky,
ville, Macon and West Point. According to the Mississippi they really explode. They are really
Of the eight locations, Turman Center for Public Policy, the state colorful.”
said four have permanent buildings has two firework seasons: The Holt said it’s not about the fire-
while the other sales are operated Fourth of July and New Year’s. works as much as it is sitting with
Firework retailers can sell fire-
from temporary tents. Turman said his family while the sky lights up
works from June 15 through July 5
she purchased properties years with colors and noise.
and Dec. 5 through Jan. 2.
ago and has continued to grow her “We all shoot them off together,”
When Turman is not organizing,
business. Holt said. “It’s fun to see my chil-
stocking and selling fireworks,
“Firework sales have increased dren smiling and see the explosion
she is a hairdresser for about
over the years,” Turman said. of the fireworks. The smiles on
10 months out of the year. Each
“Families are enjoying them and firework season, Fourth of July their faces is worth it. It helps us
buying them for the holiday. I can and New Year’s Day, she takes one bond as a family.”
keep a comfortable lifestyle doing month off to prepare for the big cel- Turman said running a business
it, but it took me 30 years to get to ebrations. She starts by purchasing for just two months out of the year
that point. I started so young, I had imported fireworks from wholesale has been worth it. Since she was
to work my way up to that. I bought retailers in Missouri, Kansas and 10 she was following in her father’s
the land years ago and used the Louisiana and stockpiling each footsteps. Now years later she said
tents. I finally got my land paid for of Orbit’s stands with more than she knows he’s proud where she
and put up permanent buildings.” 2,000 varieties of customer’s fa- has taken the Columbus business.
Nationwide, firework sales vorite fireworks. During the “busy “He got to see some of my ac-
continue to grow as well. Accord- days,” Turman said she employs up complishments of taking it a little
ing to the American Pyrotechnics to 30 workers to meet the custom- further than he did,” Turman said.
Association, an advocacy group for ers’ demands. Over time, Turman “The sales and inventory he went
legalization and safety of fireworks, has been able to pinpoint exactly through wasn’t as large as it is now.
revenue hit nearly $1 billion for what customers are looking for, Daddy passed, but he got me start-
2018, with that number expected knowing the ins and outs of each ed when I was real young. My dad
rise for 2019. That’s nearly equal to firework available. just got me to the drive of making it
the gross revenue of the final film “Firework fiesta are one bad prosper and get better every year.
installment of Harry Potter when it mother,” Turman said. “It has 96 It’s always been a part of my life.
hit cinemas in 2011. shots of color and noise in the It’s all I know.”
For Turman, even though sales air, and it lasts a long time for the Got business tips? Email them to
increase year to year, those num- money.” mpollitz@cdispatch.com.

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