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And that Government of the People, by the People, for the People, Shall Not Perish from the Earth
- Abraham Lincolns Gettysburg Address
What seem like loy words should be the cornerstone of every American's belief in the government. e concept of democracy is built around a government led by the people, and the people should be the focus of the decision-making process. Unfortunately, it appears that many of our leaders are more than a little confused. It seems there is a belief held by many politicians that what Lincoln meant to say was, "And that government of the politicians, by the politicians, for the politicians, shall not perish from the Earth." e cold, hard reality is that many elected ocials have one goal and one goal only - getting reelected. best for the community, they can join the long list of people who sit around telling people they used to be in politics. e voice of the people has to be heard. In Caledonia, it seems as if inaction is the action of the day. No one is condoning Mayor Gerhart's saying, "Stick it where the sun don't shine." He already knows it should not have been said. However, it is obvious that Caledonias mayor and aldermen are at war. And it doesn't matter which side you are on. e battle is going hot and heavy, and there is no end in sight. ter chance that a certain mammal would emerge from someone's nether region than that happening. So, it just turns into being about Harry and Leroy, and the fact that Billlingsley may have been treated unprofessionally was lost in the turmoil. And that is unfortunate. Nowhere does the craziness rear its head higher than in political appointments. Just when you thought it was safe to go back to a CCVB meeting, the school board fell into lunacy. e last couple of months have been a comedy of errors, and it would be funny if they hadnt been dealing with such an important position.
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From the beginning of the superintendent search until their last meeting, No truer example of this has been ... and if they dont do what is they have become the "Ripley's Believe seen than in the debate over the redistricting of the City of Columbus. best for the community, they can It or Not" of city boards. e last time a disaster of this level occurred, someone What appears, on the surface, to be ran a big boat into an iceberg. It has a simple process, has been anything join the long list of people who been a titanic failure. but easy. In many people's eyes, sit around telling people they Councilmen Mickens and Karriem And cloaking incompetence in "weare trying to pull a power play to enare-here-for-the-children" language is used to be in politics. sure that they are re-elected. If it is laughable. If you were here for the chiltrue and they are trying to stack the dren, you would listen to their parents. deck, then obviously we can judge You know, the ones we call citizens. that they do not have the best interests of the Meanwhile, as Nero fiddles in "Hotdonia," community at heart. In the end, it is about the citizens. It is about the chaos grows. e water department is the people paying the taxes. It is about the Race, politics and the past have a strange split apart, the mayor and the marshal are in way of colliding. Mississippians are oen un- a "Texas Death Match" and the community moms and the dads working with their kids. e people paying everyone's salaries. comfortable to speak about it, but be advised, suers. voters of Lowndes County: We are not the So, if you are an elected ocial, board apAdd it all up, and the Town of Caledonia only state that has a racist past. We are just pointee or public servant and you don't like could be facing five law suits: three involving the one that has movies made about it. the water department, one about the mar- answering to the community or the media, e nasty reality is that you do have voters shal's oce and one in regards to zoning. For please quit. It would be better for the area and who vote for people because they are either a town of about 11 people, that is a lot of law better for you. We need community leaders white or black. ey like to be led and sur- suits. Period. Good for lawyers but bad for who understand they are there to do the will of the people. rounded by people who look like them. And, town business. no matter how you try to polish the proverIn the county, and aer much peace, Leroy bial piece of raw sewage, it's still about makNote: To the teacher in the Project LACE and Harry - by far the two most powerful ing judgments based on race. UP video who said that God removed the politicians in our community - went aer it other superintendent candidates so that Both blacks and whites do it. ey vote on in public a few weeks back. No one can deny Dr. Liddell would get the job, we hope that race alone. Fortunately, there is a word in the that if Leroy talked to Ralph Billlngsley as that is not the case, since one of the candiEnglish language for this phenomenon: It is hatefully as has been reported, he deserved dates lost her husband to a heart attack to be chastised, maybe even in public. called ignorance. And it needs to stop. during the interview process, and thats Nevertheless, here is the problem. It would e next redistricting meeting should be not the God that the rest of us serve. filled to the brim. ere should not be an have been nice if someone other than Harry empty seat in the chamber. e politicians had brought it up. Maybe Je Smith, Bill should get the message that the community Brigham or John Holliman could have taken Joseph B. St. John is watching and that if they don't do what is the lead. But, as we all know, there was a bet-
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The CMSD Meeting of June 12, 2012
once again proving what else everyone knows: the truth hurts. What the Board of Trustees, with the exception of Mr. Spears, did at the meeting, was oensive. It was oensive that they showed cowardice in front of the half-full meeting and did not even give the motion a second or any real discussion. en, it was oensive that they come back, aer the crowd le, and passed the motion before an empty building. And it was oensive that anyone would be indignant, aer being caught with their hand in the cookie jar. Aer the vote was taken, and passed three to one, with one abstention (the world expects better from Mr. Lautzenhiser than to not vote), it was done. In a letter sent to citizens and sta, Dr Liddell explained: Chief Administrator Randy Jones was first to the podium last, Tuesday, June 12, at the City Council meeting in West Point. Jones attempted to explain the housing of inmates and the costs involved. In the past three years, weve paid the per-diem. Last year, a contractor out of Columbus transported inmates at a rate of $30 per day. e contract lapsed in June of last year, which would have cost the city $35 daily. Aer discussion with the board of supervisors, that figure turned out to be closer to $30 a day, noted Jones. e new contract was supposed to save money for the city, but there were some unexpected fees assessed. e board of supervisors determined that they couldnt live with that, and the contract was terminated. ey subsidized jailers salaries in the amount of $68,000 a year; before, we were spending anywhere from $100,000 to $140,000 a year, said Jones. Jones and Chief of Police, Tim Brinkley, agreed that this was the best proposal. On the subject of redistricting, Mayor Ross found it best to wait until City Attorney Orlando Richmond, who was absent, could be consulted on the matter. Councilman Charles Collins of Ward 3 asked, How long will this take? Ross responded, Sixty days for the Department of Justice; we have plenty of time to do this. e Superintendent of Light and Water, Dwight Prisock, was subjected to tough questioning from Council-
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Just when you think it can't get any crazier in Columbus, the CMSD Board of Trustees tops anything anyone has done in a long time. Like a scene from a Kaa novel, the board underwent a metamorphosis from a stern group of determined leaders that were dead-set against accepting the 2012-2013 school calendar - with its return to the early Wednesday release - to rabid supporters of any and all things that Dr. Liddell (whose contract was approved at this same meeting) wants for the betterment of the children. In the end, what they did was erode what little credibility they have in the community.
e evening started with a citizen, Lori Pierce, speaking to the board. Her message was simple: give the parents and teachers an opportunity to review the plan and ask Dr. Liddell and the Board questions. is would have delayed the process a week or two; however, it appeared that the Trustees already shared this concern. Several board members expressed misgivings about the change, and when it was brought before the group for a vote, it died for the lack of a second.
Our School District Achievement Near the Bottom & Common Core State Tests Much Harder
I respect the parent that spoke tonight and all the community members who came out to the meeting to hear actions on the agenda tonight. After we returned from executive session tonight, I provided additional discussion to the board as to why I believe our school district is on "Academic Watch" and why I believe leaders have a responsibility to do something about it-even if it means doing some things dierently. I explained how re-instating ERW will give us the dedicated professional development time principals and teachers need for systemic professional development. The Board of Trustees voted (3, yea, 1 Nay & 1 Abstain) after we returned from executive session to re-instate Early Release Wednesdays under "Such Other Matters That May Come Before the Board." My intention was not to hide anything from our parents and community. I was prepared to discuss the matter in more detail after executive session for the same number of persons present before E/S that had they been present earlier. The future achievement of our school district is at stake. As much as I would have liked to have taken the easy way out, tonight, my commitment to the students made me advocate for them even harder. They deserve our best. All of the above is true. However, it should be implemented in such a way as to build public trust. It is easy to respect Dr. Liddell's passion and honesty. Unfortunately, it is a discussion that could haunt her as the school year begins. Once the die was cast, the Board was obligated, ethically, if not legally, to its decision. Plain and simple. Aer the meeting, Board President Tommy Prude said that they had changed their minds to show support for the new superintendent. at is nice, but with support like this, who needs an anchor tied to their foot? e School District received a "D" grade on the Mississippi Report Card. Aer last nights meeting, the School Board gets a big, fat, well-earned "F."
man Collins regarding the budget and activities of the Light and Water Department. Every year, we have the same discussion over the budget, and thats what Im concerned about, stated Collins. Regarding the lightning storm that occurred on June 11, Prisock commented, Yesterday was a very unique event; we very seldom have problems, and we had multiple lightning strikes and high winds. e linemen tell me what needs to be cut, and thats where we cut. Collins inquired, How oen do you cut? Prisock responded, Every day. Its by the hour, so if they dont cut, we dont pay them. Collins asked, How much is the budget? Prisock replied, Its about $150,000, this year, and were at about $180,000. Were going to cut back on about July 1 by reducing linemen hours. e reason we overspent was because we were trying to resolve issues and not have outages. Referring to the lightning storm and the power outages throughout West Point, Mayor Ross commented, e line crew performed beautifully. e City of West Point is having issues with transient vendors who set up shop in West Point without the city realizing any tax revenue. In order to have a transient vendor license, you must have a storefront or home business. We dont allow door-to-door sales, said Jones. Ross commented, e people who have paid their licenses should be protected from the See WEST POINT Pg. 5
June 20, 2012
at's right, Ma and Pa, it could not even manage a second. Aer Currie Fisher made the motion, the room was full of silence. Not a peep. Not a sound. And, like a leaf in autumn, the motion fell dead to the ground with nary a thud. But, unlike the leaf, the motion would rise again and live, like some strange Frankenstein Monster.
As the meeting continued with it usual information and protocol - including opening a sealed bid for the Lee Middle School properties - the Board made a fateful discussion to go into the dreaded executive session. And that is where the whole thing turned into a sewer problem, including the flies and stench, which will pollute this decision for years to come. When they returned from the session, two and a half of the members had experienced a revelation of biblical proportions. ey had seen the light!!!!!!
Aer Trustee President Tommy Prude made the proud announcement that they had handled a few student problems, rejected the bid for Lee Middle School and approved Dr. Liddell's new contract, they returned to open session which, by this time, had approximately 10 people in attendance, including media representatives. And there, like the mythological Phoenix, the school schedule rose to fly again. Yes, in a world where transparency is paramount, the Board pulled the old "switch-a-roo." Aubra Turner asked Board Attorney David Dunn if it would be legal to bring the motion back before the board. Dunn said it was legal, so Turner brought the motion back to life, in true Dr. Frankenstein fashion, and Ms. Fisher seconded the motion. And, like a lone voice crying out into the wilderness, Jason Spears voiced what everyone else in the room already understood - that this clandestine move would destroy whatever credibility the board had le in the community. He made it clear that this monumental shi in direction would be viewed negatively. Aer much discussion, Ms. Fisher, in a dialogue worthy of Shakespeare - full of sound and fury and signifying nothing told the horde of empty seats that she was oended by what Mr. Spears had said,
Joseph B. St. John
Note: Both the handout from last nights meeting as well as Dr. Liddells memo have been published, in their entirety, on our website.
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Caledonia, Pit Bulls and Sao Thai

CALEDONIA RESPONSE
I would like to follow up on Caledonia Town Marshall Mr. Ben Kilgore's comments that were addressed to me in the June 13, 2012 issue of e Real Story. Mr. Kilgore, you stated, "I feel that, from the way it ended that night, he felt that the Board of Alderman did not want to discuss the issue." at is far from the truth. Both parties want it brought out in the open that NO ONE in the Marshall's Department is above the law. Mr. Kilgore, I was asked by the mayor to address the board concerning this issue. When I stated that an ocer had possibly extorted money through another individual to drop a ticket, the Board of Aldermen abruptly ended the conversation. You say that you and the Board of Aldermen want it brought out in the open that NO ONE in the Marshal's Department is above the law. at may be one thing, but to bring this matter out in the open, you or the Board of Aldermen had no interest in it. You had the so-called report and findings in your hand. A member of the board said that this matter needed to be held in executive session. In other words, it needed to be discussed behind CLOSED DOORS and NOT in the open. Not once have you or anybody on this executive board contacted me to discuss this matter. All of you would prefer that it just go away. Mr. Kilgore, you stated, "I requested that his name not be used because the Sheri's Department investigation found there was no 'evidence or proof' that this ocer did anything wrong or knew anything about what was going on behind his back." Mr. Kilgore, when I found out about this matter, I called Caledonia City Hall and requested to meet with the board. I was told by the clerk that I could not meet with the board or the mayor if I did not give the details of what I wanted to discuss. I explained to the clerk that if I gave the details concerning this matter then the board and mayor would already know ahead of time what was going to be brought up. I did give the details, which were passed on to all of you. is request was made weeks before this investigation took place. I dont believe the assertion that this ocer had no knowledge of any of this. Mr. Kilgore, you state, "Mr. Jackson didn't want to bring up the name of the person that was at the root of this entire mess." Well, I didn't want the name of the ocer brought out because he did nothing wrong. Mr. Kilgore, with all due respect, what you stated here is inaccurate. I was told by the Board of Aldermen that I was NOT ALLOWED to bring up any names. To say I didn't want to bring up the name of the person is inaccurate. I provided this individuals name and any information I had to the investigator who works at the Sheri's Department. is investigation should never have been handled by the local Sheri's Department. It should have been handled by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation. ere is more to this story, and my intentions were never to have it told in any paper. I will not slander the town of Caledonia or its people. You are right about one thing, Mr. Kilgore - Caledonia is a great place to live. I don't know the history of your disagreements with the mayor, but, as leaders in this community, maybe you both should start acting the part. It's more than obvious that you, as the town marshal and the mayor of Caledonia don't get along with each other. But you both will not use this situation to cast stones at my cost. I can't speak for the community of Caledonia, but from what I have seen the way you and the Mayor verbally attack each other is an embarrassment to the fine people of this community and in no way represents what Caledonia is all about. As a parent, it is my responsibility to protect my children. I would like to ask the Board of Aldermen, if this happened to one of their children, would they want it swept under the rug? I invite you, Mr. Kilgore, or the Board of Aldermen, to contact me; my number is (662) 4252638. I'm not hiding, and I will openly discuss this matter. Furthermore, the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation said that they conduct polygraphs. I would like to request you take the ocer in question and the individual that's involved with him to take a polygraph. In addition, I suggest that you request that they both sign releases to their phone carriers so you can review their records. What do you have to lose? Sincerely, owners got home from work and went to feed their dogs, they were gone. Animal Control had seized them. e next day (I believe it was Monday before the Humane Society was open again), the owners were told they were a day late - the dogs had been euthanized. In this last case, the owner received ONE citation for animal cruelty - yet 10 dogs were surrendered. Ive seen the photo of the one dog that was emaciated on the cover of the last issue of e Real Story. A little food and love would have gone a long way for him. But what about the other nine dogs? I would assume the CLHS is active on the social media boards and would have as much, if not more, access to the rehabs, rescues and other humane society Facebook pages that I do. Within a matter of minutes, I was able to find several rescue facilities and humane societies that accept and adopt out pit bulls (aer proper socialization and testing). ere are several pit-bull-specific rescues within 60 minutes of Lowndes County. Were any of them contacted? I just found out something about the dog that was on the front cover of the last issue. at dog was over 10 years old and had cancer. I also heard, through the grapevine (friends of friends of the workers at the CLHS), that the dogs were actually euthanized later that same night they were brought in - aer everyone had gone home. I also found out that the next morning, as soon as the shelter was open, people from e Real Story were calling about the dogs, wanting the story on the emaciated pit bulls, wanting to come get photographs, to get out the story of abuse to the public. And that they were also in contact with a friend of the owner of the dogs that were surrendered to try to get the real story. e truth lies somewhere in between - and no one side is 100% correct. But the real losers in the story are the dogs and the potential owners that could have shared their lives with them. I have also heard from a reliable source that Animal Control was actually called out to that very residence, about those same dogs, 10-14 days prior to the dogs being surrendered. What kind of shape were the dogs in at that time to be deemed so emaciated and unsalvageable two weeks later? Why wasnt anything done, then, if they were indeed in such bad shape? And then there are the fines. All of the entities involved deny telling the owner they would have to pay (pick an amount) to keep or get the dogs back. But there ARE fines, there are costs involved in the Humane Society housing/feeding/ watering the dogs until a court date. I can imagine that that number would be pretty substantial for 10 dogs. And Im not saying that the owner should have kept or been able to get the dogs back thats not the point, either. But all the public saw and heard was about the dog that was trying to live out his life battling cancer. Should the dog have been put down for that alone? Probably. But we dont decide that. e owner knows when it is time. Weve all been there. It seems also that e Real Story attempted to get the whole, real story from the get-go. ey were in contact with the Humane Society, the Sheris Oce and the Animal Control ocer - and relayed as much to each, from what I was able to gather from their article. So why latch on to the part about how they (the Humane Society) wouldnt talk? And the HS com-
plained about the fact that the reporter asked to speak to the veterinarian that determined the dogs were too far gone to save. Why? I would bet that it was because no vet looked at the dogs - they were put down simply because they were pit bulls. And dont let the HS fool you with We dont hate pit bulls. Ok, for a humane entity that doesnt claim to hate them, you also dont adopt them out or attempt to find homes or fosters or rehabs for them to determine if they are suitable to be adopted out, either, so instead they are immediately euthanized. I have spoken to former and present employees who have told me, personally, that any pit bulls that are brought in are euthanized. One instance, in particular, was of an 8week-old puppy that was owner-surrendered so the owner could go on vacation. e desk clerk at the HS told the owner that because it was a pit bull it would be immediately euthanized. Unfortunately, the sorry owner still le the dog.
June 20, 2012
e issue isnt that they were euthanized, or that nobody thinks there is an over-population of animals at humane societies, or even that the CLHS was tight-lipped about anything. Its that the pit bull dogs were deemed expendable euthanasia was the first option, with no eort whatsoever to find a rehab, rescue, foster or kind-hearted soul to care for these dogs and give them a chance at a happy life.
A concerned pit bull lover
SAO THAI EXPERIENCE

Dear Editor:
Clyde Jackson
A friend mentioned to my wife that a new restaurant, Sao ai, had opened in the space on Wilkins-Wise Road that was formerly the home of e Green Olive, so we decided to pay them a visit on Wednesday evening. Upon our arrival, we were greeted by Ms. Wanna, who I assumed to be the manager, and were served by Mary, who is training as a waitress and is herself still learning about ai cuisine. e weather was beautiful, so we asked to be seated outside on the patio. is turned out to be a great idea, as we observed the planters where the chef is growing ai basil, oregano, mint, a variety of colors of bell pepper, and ai beans around the border of the patio. We enjoyed pinching, tasting and enjoying the aromas of the fresh herbs that surrounded us. During our evening, Ms. Wanna took the time to share several things with us, from discussing the herbs to some of the specific spices that the chef uses in his dishes, as well as bringing out a pair of absolutely huge freshwater shrimp that are used in one of their soups (that's on my list for the next visit). We began our meal with the Greenlip Mussels, steamed in holy basil and lemongrass. e dozen or so mussels were a light prologue for the meal, and our senses were on high alert from the fresh basil and lemongrass in the dish. e next course that we shared was Yum Woon Sen, a noodle salad of sorts, which included mint chicken and a large steam-poached shrimp tossed with cellophane noodles, onions and mint, and topped with a roasted chili spicy lime dressing. is was, by far, my favorite See SAO THAI Pg. 5
IN RESPONSE TO COLUMBUS LOWNDES HUMANE SOCIETY

Ive been following this story with great interest. While I agree with a lot of what was said in the Columbus Lowndes Humane Society response, it pretty much just evaded the real issue. I have a few questions and concerns of my own that I would like to voice. is was not the first instance in which pit bulls were seized or surrendered and were immediately euthanized. Perhaps they were surrendered in this last instance, but Im aware of another instance in which Animal Control was called out, looked at the dogs, determined there was no problem and told the owners as much. en, later that aernoon, when the
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combination of flavors and sensations of the evening. It was very light but extraordinarily tasty.
For the main course, my wife selected another basil dish, which she thoroughly enjoyed. It included stirfried fresh basil leaves, bell pepper, onion and ai hot pepper (we like to use hot and spicy seasonings in our kitchen, by the way). e chef was kind enough to accommodate my wife's distaste for green bell peppers and substituted red and yellow peppers instead.
Kate Spencer Attains Certification

Registers with Yoga Alliance, Attains 200hour Yoga Teaching Certification
Kate Spencer has recently realized two important career goals, which together make her one of the most experienced and knowledgeable yoga practitioners in the area. Kate has completed the certification process that arms that she has undergone a minimum of 200 hours of training as a yoga instructor. is process consists of rigorous and thorough instruction, both text based and in a real-world setting as an instructor-in-training. is advanced training Kate has received means that individuals who are interested in yoga can be confident that she is well equipped to assist them in their fitness goals. Along with completing the certification process, Kate has also registered with the Yoga Alliance. is is a plus for yoga students in that the various programs and standards that are maintained
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June 20, 2012
I, on the other hand, had to keep a tradition, of sorts. Whenever I visit a ai restaurant for the first time, I always order the Pad ai, which I use as a measuring stick for what to expect from other items on the menu. is version included chicken (other meat choices are available), ai noodles with egg, bean sprouts, scallions and crushed peanuts, and a ai tamarind sauce. is meal was excellent, and I would place it at #2 on my top-ten list for Pad ai. It's so dicult to forget the very first one you fell in love with.
by the Yoga Alliance ensure that she will not only receive continuing education in her chosen field, but she will also have the recognition and backing of the Alliance throughout the years. Kate intends to take full advantage of her membership in the Alliance, including the organizations annual conference, where she will not only receive additional training but will also have an opportunity to network with other instructors in a warm and collaborative environment. Kate is excited at having realized these two achievements in her professional career and is looking forward to helping her students to reap the benefits as well.
Ms. Wanna stopped to chat with us again, and this time we asked about the sushi. She told us that they order their tuna and other sushi-grade fish from Hawaii and have it flown in overnight to keep it as fresh as possible. She suggested that if we want sushi we call ahead to inquire when the fish had arrived.
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people who come through West Point selling shoes, rugs, and t-shirts, and all kinds of junk. ose are the people [those with licenses] were trying to protect. I think it looks junky, and I dont think its fair to our local business owners who do it the right way. Collins commented, Mr. Mayor, I share this sentiment. Is there any fair way we could do this and have it amended so there wont be any doubt as to what youre saying? Ross responded, Ill be as strict as you want me to be, Councilman. Apparently, at the city level, theres not much that can be done. Rod Bebo, of Ward 1, presented grievances from citizens in regards to overgrown lots. e issue has been at hand for some time in West Point, and Jasper Pittman of Ward 5 asked, Why cant we clean this? I feel strongly about getting this cleaned up. Bebo motioned having the areas declared a public nuisance; the motion was passed by the board. e meeting was concise and organized, and the ocials swily handled each agenda item.
Aer our meal, a departing customer stopped to chat for a few minutes and shared that he had spent some time in ailand and really enjoyed the authenticity of the food prepared by the chef at Sao. He also mentioned a specific root/spice that is dicult to find here in the States but which was used in the soup he had partaken of that evening. He also shared with us a ai phrase that all three of us used to wish Ms. Wanna adieu; the phrase was Aaahhh Loy, which is ai for "good food." If you enjoy your meal when you visit, be sure to thank them in ai with that phrase.
Also in attendance were the local boy scouts, who were recognized for earning their citizenship badge, as well as representatives of the Mississippi School of Protocol and Etiquette, who received a key from the city.
Whit Harrington
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Whit Harrington is a Marine Corps veteran, who has a B.A. in English (creative writing) from Texas State University. He enjoys reading, and has been a working drummer for the past eight years.
All in all, for the middle of the week, this was a great evening: beautiful weather; a more beautiful wife; excellent food; and new friends that we will visit again soon.
"e moving finger writes, and having writ, moves on"...
CRB
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Consider These Financial Moves When You Relocate

Almost everyone would agree - moving is a hassle. In addition to selling your current home and finding a new one, you may need to deal with a new school for your kids, a new doctor, a new dentist the list goes on and on. But youll also need to consider the financial aspects of your move - specifically, your investments, insurance, taxes and even your estate plans. How can you ensure that your move doesnt slow your progress toward your financial goals? Consider the following relocation checklist: Open new bank accounts and set up automatic transfers. If your move requires you to change banks, open your new accounts as soon as possible. And if you had arranged for your previous bank to automatically move money each month from a checking or savings account into an investment, set up a similar arrangement at your new bank. Decide what to do with your employer-sponsored retirement plan. If you are leaving your job, youll need to make some decisions about your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. For example, you might have the option of leaving your money in your former employers plan, or you may be able to roll the money over to a new employers plan. Alternatively, you could decide to transfer the assets into an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). Your financial advisor can help you make the choice thats right for your situation. Meet with a tax professional to consider the benefits or liabilities of any dierences in tax laws between your new location and your old one. You may also need to address any implications that result from moving and changing jobs. Review your financial goals. Some of your goals, such as those related to housing and where you want to retire, may have changed as a result of your move. So its a good idea to meet with your financial advisor to review your objectives. Evaluate your monthly budget. If you followed a budget detailing your expenses and cash flow before your move, you may need to update it aer youve settled in to your new home. If you havent set up a budget in the past, you now have a good reason to establish one; a well-planned budget can help you avoid dipping into your long-term investments to pay for short-term needs. Update your insurance coverage. Make sure your vehicles, stored possessions and new residence are covered during your move. And if your health insurance is changing, be aware of whats covered under your new policy. Review your estate plans. If your move coincides with other important life events such as marriage, divorce or remarriage, you may need to make some moves related to your estate plans, such as ensuring you have the correct beneficiary designations on any life insurance policies and your 401(k), IRA and other investment accounts. Check with your legal advisor to determine which steps make sense for your situation. Moving may require you to adjust many aspects of your life. Reviewing the items on this checklist can help you get your financial house in order when you move into your new home.
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Ryan Munson
Ryan is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones. E-mail reaches him at ryan.munson@edwardjones.com
Mr. Bob Taylor; Mr. Lynn Robinson and Mr. J. Carlos Rosales each received the prestigious award of Honorary Wingman, from Colonel Barre R. Seguin, 14th Flying Training Wing Commander of Columbus Air Force Base.
Columbus Air Force Base has a unique program to acknowledge community members who have consistently gone above and beyond to support the Base Wing Commander, the 14th Flying Training Wing mission, and the overall base population by naming them as an Honorary Wingman. is honor was established in 1993 by then-Colonel Robert H. Foglesong. e individuals who are chosen to receive this award are hand-selected by the Wing Commander at the end of their term serving Columbus AFB.
HONORARY
the community and the air base to aid this Country through multiple wars, and, in the process, secure peace and safety for our nation. Aer a fantastic viewing and a wonderful meal, the acknowledgement of these three individuals began. e first honoree was Bob Taylor, the owner of Bobs Paint & Auto Body Incorporated. Mr. Taylor Carlos Rosales and Sonic Johnson. has tirelessly supported the base community for years, and made sure that all year and was once again named Honbase employees military and civilian orary Commander, in March of 2011, by were treated fairly and honestly. He has Colonel Alex Walford of the 14th Opernegotiated with insurance companies, on ational Support Squadron. the customers behalf, thus eliminating e Real Story was fortunate to catch any unnecessary stress. He is a standing up with Mr. Rosales and asked him member of the Military Aairs CommitWhat does it mean to you to receive tee and the Air Force Association. such a prestigious commendation? In e next person to be recognized was response Carlos expressed how humbled Lynn Robinson, president of Air Control and honored he felt, not only to be such Engineering Incorporated. Mr. Robin- a role model for the Hispanic commuson, also a member of the Military Aairs nity, but also for the fact he has been afCommittee, serves several functions for forded this opportunity to serve his Columbus Air Force Base, most notably adopted community and country. He exthrough his support of ongoing educa- plained to me that his role as Wingman meant not only supporting the comtion and training. manders on the base, but also being an e third and final person to be distin- advocate for every serviceman and guished under Colonel Seguins com- woman, including their families. He went mand was J. Carlos Rosales, owner of on to say that it also involved helping to Tampico Bay Restaurant and Bar; Caf preserve the history of such a revered Quartier Latin and Carlos Digital Productions. Mr. Rosales has the distinction of being Latin-American to be named an Honorary Wingman. Carlos has immersed himself into the Air Force family and the community as a whole, ever since he arrived in Columbus 30 years ago from Tampico Bay, Mexico. In 2008 he took his first flight in a T-38 training jet with Wing Commander Colonel David Gusset, and was bestowed with the title of Honorary Commander for his ongoing support of the Air Force, especially in the area of community relations. Carlos served with Colonel Gusset for one
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Wingman is an aviation term, used for a pilot who flies behind and to the side of the lead aircra. Such a formation strengthens and protects the group, giving the pilots the knowledge that someone has got their back! e same principle is upheld by the Honorary Wingmen, who go out of their way, without the desire for recognition, to make exceptional contributions to our Air Force.
Carlos Rosales and Col. Barre Sequin.
community, as well as working to actively strengthen the relationship between the Air Force and Columbus. e integrity of these three individuals, along with the twenty five honorees who preceded them, sets an example for each of us of how fellowship and selflessness works for the greater good, whether that is for us as a community, as a nation, or for humanity as a whole.
Editor's Note: Some of the information used in this article was provided by Sonic Johnson, 14th FTW - PA.
In this, the 70th anniversary of the founding of Columbus Air Force Base, three prestigious Columbus residents were awarded the title of Honorary Wingman, by Colonel Barre Seguin, during a very private ceremony that was held on Saturday June 9, 2012, at J. Broussards Restaurant. A feeling of camaraderie, fellowship, pride and trust was shared by all of those in attendance, which consisted solely of previous honorees and their guests. A buzz of respect reverberated amongst the past wingmen, as they waited to welcome the newest members to their fold.
Kate Spencer
kate@realstorypublishing.com Kate Spencer is a certified yoga instructor from Cambridge, England, who came across the pond with the U.S. Air Force to Columbus Air Force Base.
Prior to the awards presentations, the guests were treated to a preview of a film on the history of Columbus Air Force Base, which was made by J. Carlos Rosales and Roberto Rosales. Footage and commentary, spanning the period of 1941-2008 (with 2008-2012 still in production), reminded those assembled of how far we have come and how much the community and the base are linked together. e attendees learned how the base began as an Army Air Field, and of the events that have led to what it has become, today. e film emphasized the shared eort that was expended by both
June 20, 2012
LOCAL NEWS
Helens Kitchen getting ready for the festivities.
Columbus Lowndes Recreation Authority sta enjoying the beautiful day.
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is a holiday in the United States honoring African American heritage by commemorating the announcement of the abolition of slavery in the U.S. State of Texas in 1865. Celebrated on June 19, the term is a portmanteau of June and nineteenth, and is recognized as a state holiday or state holiday observance in 41 states of the United States. (Wikipedia)
ALWAYS THE TRUTH...NO compromise
The Skyboxification of America

most unreconstructed Sixties liberals would lament the passing of the public DMV. e point is that most people do not resent the fact that the wealthy have all the advantages. ey want to be wealthy and enjoy the same privileges. Privatization is not the brainchild of a cabal of latter-day Rockefellers. Ronald Reagan was voted into oce by working-class Americans who agreed that Government is not the solution. It is the problem. It is part of the American ethos to mistrust government, and to value private enterprise, social mobility, and wealth. We may all not be able to aord premium lines at the DMV, but despite our Freedom Plaza protests, few of us want the wealthy to come down to our level and be folded into the lowest common denominator. We want to move up to theirs. Only the most idealistic among us want a classless Trobriand Island society. I want what she has, said my two-yearold when he saw what he thought was his sisters preferential portion of ice cream with chocolate sauce and maraschino cherries. People are not being exploited by commercial interests. ey are complicit in the expansion of them. Few value the public sector, per se, and still maintain a belief in an uncorrupted, civic-minded government. Most people value quality services, regardless of the source. If a public DMV could provide high-quality services at a reasonable cost, citizens would jump at this option. Kristof says: Im oended when governments auction naming rights to public property or sell special access, even if only to fast lanes on a highway or better cells in a jail. It is one thing for Delta Air Lines to have first class and coach. It is quite another for government to oer first class and coach in the essential services that government provides. He doesnt explain why; but the real, underlying reason is an antiquated belief that government should ensure equality, eliminate class and economic distinctions, and promote social homogeneity. Where did that idea come from? Government was set up as a means of creating social order and adjudicating disputes between private interests. e Old Southwest was developed by private investors groups to build and run roads, ports, and railways, and to develop vast tracts of agricultural land. Government facilitated that economic development; and, until recently, this public-private partnership has worked reasonably well. Now, however, there is a strong popular movement to remove government from even its most benign and useful interventions those that helped private interests and individuals. In its desire to dismantle government, radical conservative forces are distorting the public-private balance, sending us once again down the road to the laissez-faire capitalism of the Robber . Barons American citizens are complicit in this disequilibrium, for there is both a visceral hatred of all government and a fiery insistence on paying no taxes; and yet the ability of each citizen to have what shes having will be severely compromised without a neutral arbiter. Kristof ignores these fundamental questions and express a silly concern about the intrusion of corporate advertising into public life. Should sports stadiums be named for corporate sponsors? Should visas be sold? Should advertising be permitted in public spaces? Of course we should sell visas, get revenues from commercial naming, and accept advertising in public spaces. e citizens of America have said: We want to continue all the public services we like police, parks, road maintenance, schools but we want to pay no taxes to pay for them. erefore, in order to keep voters happy and stay in power, politicians have to negotiate with private industry to come up with the funds. Besides, whats so oensive about advertising on public busses or even police cars, when commercial products are hawked everywhere - incessantly, intrusively, and increasingly? Kristofs argument has less to do with fairness than with an elitist view of American society. He would like all of America to be like Nantucket, free from the sullying influences of McDonalds and Bojangles, where everyone lives in simple, grey-shingled, weather-beaten cottages, shops at cute little places in the village, and pays high prices for the privilege. e rough-and-tumble world of the real America is still like it always has been making a buck, fighting the perennial battles between public and private interests, and, above all, getting ahead with ingenuity, and the old-fashioned belief in individual entrepreneurial spirit and Kristof would rather stay out of the fray.
RON PARLATO
In an article in the May 31, 2012 New York Times, Nicholas Kristof reviews Michael Sandels What Money Cant Buy, a book about the commercialization of America, in which those products and services which were once thought to be solidly in the public domain are for sale. While private interests are increasingly crossing paths with public service, this cooperation is not as Kristof and the books author contend - unfair, against democratic principles, and contributing to class warfare. e marketization of everything means that people of auence and people of modest means lead increasingly separate lives, Sandel writes. We live and work and shop and play in dierent places. Our children go to dierent schools. You might call it the skyboxification of American life. Its not good for democracy, nor is it a satisfying way to live.
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is is an idealistic and unrealistic view of society, for it assumes that only a small, privileged minority benefits from privatization. Most people, however, want to end the nightmarish public sector experiences, like waiting in the bowels of a dimly-lit, crowded, airless DMV only to be served by a surly, indierent, and abusive agent.
e combination of corruption, political patronage, and a shrinking tax base have mitigated against improvement of the public system; so if the DMV were sold to a private contractor who improved services, instituted premium high-peak service lanes, or added a food hall, who would complain? If there were Premium, Premium Plus, and Executive service lanes, citizens would pick the fastest that they could aord. Paying more for better service outweighs any concern about corporate profits. Only the
Ron Parlato
rparlato@realstorypublishing.com Ron Parlato is a writer living in Washington, DC. He has close ties with Columbus which he visits frequently. His writings on literature, politics and culture, travel, and cooking can be found on his own blog, uncleguidosfacts.com.
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Congratulations, Timber!
Tractor Exhibit at the Farmers Market
Congratulations to Rhonda "Timber" Hausly upon her completion of the nail technician program at Creative Barber and Cosmetology University! Timber was selected as valedictorian of the Class of 2012. She is a resident of Columbus, where she is employed at the Pit and Cone Restaurant, and is a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church.
Columbus Beautification
Lowndes County Master Gardeners and Mississippi Governors School Students work to beautify Downtown Columbus.
Everyone is pitching in!
Pilot Club Installs New Ocers

Alice Cooper was installed as the 2012-2013 president of the Pilot Club of Columbus during the June meeting of the club. Serving with Alice during the upcoming year are: Hope Oakes, President-Elect; Nancy Wheeley, Secretary; Linda Alderson, Treasurer; and Directors Jane Lee, Tori Pumphrey and Margie Lease. Pilot International was founded in 1921 as a volunteer service organization, with the overall service focus of brain safety, brain research and assistance to those with brain-related disorders such as Alzheimers disease, chemical dependency, traumatic brain injuries, autism and numerous other developmental, emotional and mental disabilities. e local club, chartered in 1940, oers its members vast opportunities to make a dierence in the community.
Courtesy Photo
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June 20, 2012
Seated: President Alice Cooper. Standing, L-R: Jane Lee, Nancy Wheeley, Tori Pumphrey, Linda Alderson, Margie Lease and Hope Oakes.
Special to e Real Story
Project LACE UP
Bragg Named Admin of the Year
Nancy Bragg, Principal of Sale International Studies Magnet School in the Columbus Municipal School District, was named 2012 Administrator of the Year by the State Board of Education on June 15, 2012. Project LACE UP, a two-week enrichment program at Columbus Middle School, brought the play, "What a Dierence a Dad Makes," a production about the roles fathers play in the lives of children, to the CMS stage. Congratulations to Mrs. Bragg and the entire Sale school family. You all are our "heroes" and role models. Keep up the great work!
Saint Leo University Columbus Center proudly recognizes the following Golden Triangle area student, who earned at least 12 credits with a term grade point average of 3.65 or higher and was placed on the Spring 2012 Deans List:
Robert Graham
One of our core values at Saint Leo University is excellence, and we are delighted to see these students work so hard to achieve so much and aspire to live out our values, said Maribeth Durst, Ph.D., vice president of academic aairs. e values of excellence, community, respect, personal development, responsible stewardship and integrity are central to academic life at this leading Catholic teaching university. Chartered in 1889, Saint Leo University
is one of the largest and most innovative Catholic universities in the United States. Students enrolled at Saint Leo may choose from 41 academic programs, including bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and pre-professional and accelerated-learning programs. As one of the leading providers of higher education to the military and a leader in online higher education, Saint Leo's enrollment includes more than 13,000 students at both the traditional University Campus and 18 regional centers throughout Florida, California, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia, as well as through the Center for Online Learning. For more information, visit www.saintleo.edu.
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June 20, 2012
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK
Great Products Plus Great Service Equals A Great Experience
BALDWINS PRODUCE
home. Sure enough - as I began to cut the melon, I soon discovered that it was the perfect ripeness, and the amazing smell lingered in my home for hours, just as the juicy sweetness remained on my palate for some time aer I had consumed it. If you are a watermelon lover, you should be aware that they carry SUPERsized versions, with one that was on display during my visit weighing at least 30 pounds. Rest assured, their melons are big enough to feed your hungry crowd, with plenty of seeds le over for the aforementioned watermelon-seed-spitting contest. So to enjoy a clean, fruitful shopping experience with a friendly sta who will help you in any way possible (including giving you a lesson on selecting a cantaloupe), visit Baldwins Produce, located on Highway 45 North across from Tina Watkins service station. Look for the
Its summertime, time for cookouts, watermelon-seed-spitting contests, and just hanging out with friends and family. So where should you go when you get the urge to throw a party? Baldwins Produce Market. Baldwins Produce Market is your onestop shop to purchase everything you need for that fun get-together. In addition to placing an order for a Boston butt, you can purchase the ingredients for salads, side dishes and even desserts, all under one roof! Tucked away in the back of the shop is a cooler stocked with everything from cucumbers to cauliflower, plus perishables such as hoop cheese and Amish butter. In the center of the store, tables are laden with peaches, potatoes, tomatoes and just about any other fresh produce you could imagine. Baldwins also oers a variety of canned jams, jellies, tomatoes, chowchow and much more. During a recent visit, I bought a fresh cantaloupe. I was not sure which one to pick; however, the sta was more than happy to help me select a ripe one which I could enjoy as soon as I got
Molly Murphree
Molly is a resident of Columbus, who enjoys reading, cooking, cake decorating, and spending time with her family. She is a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church.
Experience a Staycation This Summer! ,

School is out and the kids are looking for things to do on their summer break. Along with the kids, many people are planning their summer vacation trips. In a tough economy and with gas prices being high, some people will not be able to take vacations, as they would any other summer. ere are a number of activities that people can participate in, right here in Columbus. Here, in Columbus and Lowndes County, there are several parks and recreation areas for all ages to visit, at no cost or with a small entry fee. In the city limits of Columbus, there is Propst Park, with its baseball and soball fields, a small water play area, and swings to play on. On the north side of town there is Sim Scott Park, Hank Aaron Park, Lee Park, the Riverwalk, and the Lock and Dam East Bank. Traveling towards the Columbus Air Force Base, you will find Dwayne Hayes Park, which has a water play area. ere is also Lake Lowndes State Park, in New Hope, which has tennis courts, walking and hiking areas, a recreation building with games and a basketball court, cabins for rent, and a fishing area. Also in the New Hope area, there is the Luxapalila Creek Park that has a boat ramp. For those who like the water, Slip and Dip has a water slide and pool area. In the Steens community, Freedom Park has a building for rent for activities such as reunions and gatherings. Caledonia has Ola J. Pickett Park, which has areas for baseball, soball, soccer, volleyball, skate boarding, and walking tracks. It also has swings and a play area. Ola J. Pickett also presents Movies on the Mound on Saturday nights, followed by a fireworks display. Most of our area parks have provisions for camping, and RV spaces for extended stays. ey also provide fishing areas, which are a great past-time for many. During the summer months, our parks oer children the opportunity to play tee ball, soball, baseball, and soccer on teams. Many of our churches oer Vacation Bible School, during the summer months. is time is used to teach children about the Bible and also to allow them to show their talents in making cras, art, painting, and other activities, while they are attending vacation bible school. It is an experience that they will remember throughout their lives. Our grown-ups enjoy taking boats out on the Tenn-Tom River, during the summer. Skiing, fishing, or just floating along the waterway are great pastimes. It is also common to see many people on the water with their jet skis. Along the banks, people are lying out in the sun, barbequing, and spending a relaxing evening on the water. If water areas and parks are not for you, Columbus has three race tracks: Magnolia Speedway, Columbus Speedway, and e Columbus Dragstrip. ese provide car racing action for those who love this sport. Aer a day out in the sun, the Malco Cinema 8 is a nice place to cool o from the heat and watch the newest release movies. It is located near our mall; nearby restaurants are available before or aer a movie. For those who prefer the slower-paced life, Columbus is known for its antebellum homes that are located throughout the city. Some are open year-round and oer tours. Take a walk along the city streets and behold the amazing and beautiful homes that have been here since Columbus' beginning. While you are touring, stop to get a look at our oldest churches and buildings, as well as the Tennessee Williams Welcome Center. Make sure to visit Friendship Cemetery and stand in awe, as you look at the many statues and headstones of the past. If you are a music fan, there are places that oer live music. For those who love plays and theatre, our local college oers opportunities to attend events during the summer months. Columbus has a variety of hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts available, if you just want to get away from home for a week. Even if you are a resident of Columbus, getting away for a week from your home life can make a dierence. By staying in Columbus, we are also putting our money back into our own city businesses. e Farmers Market oers a variety of fresh vegetables and fruits, during the summer, for those good home cooked meals with family and friends. ere are also our usual Saturday morning rummage sales and flea markets, where arts, cras, and used items are displayed for sell. For those who love golf, we have the Country Club, Elm Lake and Green Oaks Golf courses. So, even though our town may not have large amusement parks and a beach, there are still many activities to experience, here. Take this time to learn about your town and the history it has to oer. Much can be learned by just taking a walk down Main Street and taking time to appreciate its beauty. e quiet nights, filled with the sounds of nature, make a romantic setting for couples. A vacation does not necessarily mean going out of town. A nice vacation can be taken in our own backyard. Plan out your vacation days with dierent activities and begin your trip here in Columbus.
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June 20, 2012
Joyce Shaw White

Joyce is a single mother and grandmother, and serves our community as the night supervisor for Lowndes County 911. She enjoys researching genealogy and has lived here all her life.
Recipes from Good Housekeeping

Orange-Endive Ambrosia
For a truly authentic ambrosia, don't skimp on the coconut! It is an essential ingredient for this old-fashioned salad.
1/2 cup coarsely shredded unsweetened coconut 1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 navel oranges 4 heads Belgian endive 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, packed
Paws Corner
by Sam Mazzotta
Sprinkle with toasted coconut. Serves 8.

Each serving: About 100 calories, 6g total fat (4g saturated), 0mg cholesterol, 100mg sodium, 12g total carbs, 3g dietary fiber, 2g protein.
Confronting a Rude Dog-Park Denizen

DEAR PAW'S CORNER: Our town has designated a small park near my home as a place where dogs are allowed. It's not an ocial dog park, and because it also has a playground at one corner, many of us who visit have agreed that, if children are present, our dogs will be on leashes so as not to cause a problem. We've found the best way to allow our dogs to run free is to show up very early, when kids aren't present. And we pick up aer our dogs so the park remains a pleasant place for all. But there's one person who doesn't respect this agreement. He lets his dog poop wherever and never picks up aer it, brings his dog at all hours and lets it run o the leash when kids are around. Is there anything we can do to stop this? -- Naomi in Newton, Mass. DEAR NAOMI: Have you approached him directly? If he doesn't know that you and other fellow dog-owners have set up
Pimiento-Studded Deviled Eggs

ese appetizers are festive and colorful, and can easily be made the day ahead. Simply spoon the yolk mixture into the whites for a more casual look, or use a decorating bag with a large star tube for a more formal look.
12 large eggs, hard-cooked and shelled 1/4 cup sliced pimientos, chopped 1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise dressing 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1/4 teaspoon salt Fresh herb sprigs for garnish
unwritten rules on managing the dogs' conduct, he won't know about the leash rule you've established. Remind him that it's good manners and common sense to pick up aer his dog, particularly in a park where kids run and play. In many communities, it's a ticketable oense not to pick up aer your dog. If he ignores the request, make it again. Explain that the rules were put together in order to keep the park open to dogs if there are too many complaints, the city could ban pets from the park. If you can't convince him, your group may have to form a more ocial club with written rules, in order to negotiate with both the city and boorish dog owners.
Send your questions or tips to ask@pawscorner.com, or write to Paw's Corner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. For more pet care-related advice and information, visit www.pawscorner.com.
(c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.
1. In 12-inch skillet, toast coconut on medium 2 to 4 minutes or until golden, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and cool completely. (Coconut can be kept at room temperature in an airtight container up to 1 day.)
2. In small bowl, with fork, mix buttermilk, vinegar, mustard, oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper until well-mixed. (Dressing can be covered and refrigerated up to 1 day.)
3. With knife, cut peel and white pith from oranges and discard. Cut each orange crosswise into 1/4-inch rounds; cut each round in half and transfer to bowl, keeping some rounds whole if you like. (Oranges can be covered and refrigerated up to 1 day.)
1. Slice each egg lengthwise in half. Gently remove yolks and place in small bowl; with fork, finely mash yolks. Stir in pimientos, mayonnaise dressing, mustard, ground red pepper and salt until well mixed. 2. Place egg-white halves in 15 1/2-inch by 10 1/2-inch jellyroll pan lined with paper towels (to prevent eggs from rolling). Spoon yolk mixture into eggwhite halves. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Serves 24.
Each serving: About 45 calories, 3g total fat (1g saturated), 107mg cholesterol, 100mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate, 3g protein.
4. When ready to serve, trim endive. Cut crosswise at an angle into 1-inch pieces; discard core. In large bowl, toss endive and parsley with dressing until coated.
5. On large serving platter, spread half of oranges decoratively in single layer. Top with salad and remaining oranges.
For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our website at www.goodhousekeeping.com/recipefinder/.

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CIRCLE M PLANTATION
Circle M Plantation:
A Pearl in the Necklace of Noxubee County
June 20, 2012
Main House at Circle M

cellar and liquor closet hidden underneath the main house. e purpose of these hidden facilities was to serve residents and guests during the Prohibition Era. A game room features taxidermistpreserved animals that have been killed at Circle M over the years. Sometime between the 1860s and the turn of the 20th century, the plantation was re-named Ridgeway, but it was still owned by the Paulette family; it was then changed to Auyaka Lodge in the early 1920s. e series of property owners, over the years, has included the one-time governor of Oklahoma, E.W. Marland, who owned the plantation from 1911 to 1928 and turned it into a game refuge. In 1928, the Depression hit, and the banks foreclosed on the property. In 1933, a group from Minnesota purchased the property, and it became known as Circle M. ose owners included: James F. Bell of General Mills; Horace Irvine of Weyerhaeuser; Steve Archer of Archer Daniels Midland; S. T. McHenry, a real estate tycoon; John P. Upton of Harris Upton Brokerage; and Alf Pillsbury of the Pillsbury Company. At that time, the
The Saloon
plantation became a working farm, with tenant farmers, again. e plantation operated until the 1970s. In 2003, three families from Birmingham bought the property and now use it as a hunting retreat. Today, the immaculate grounds are a perfect place to go hunting or fishing, have a wedding or just take a little weekend getaway. With cabins on site, the Circle M sta will prepare gourmet meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and then serve you in your cabin. e site is also equipped with a game room, so you can
Somewhere just a little south of here, in Macon, Miss., to be precise, slightly tucked away, lies Circle M Plantation. In true Mississippi tradition, it was a fully functioning cotton plantation over 150 years ago. e property was originally founded as Paulette Plantation by omas Blasingame Paulette. About a decade ago, renovators discovered a wine
play a game of poker or pool with your best buddies. I implore you to visit http://www.circlemplantation.com/ today and book your hunting trip or romantic get-away, and then sit back and enjoy a piece of true Mississippi hospitality and tradition.
Molly Murphree
Molly is a resident of Columbus, who enjoys reading, cooking, cake decorating, and spending time with her family. She is a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church.
ComicsandPuzzles
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June 20, 2012
How many sides does a stop sign have?

Look for the answer on page 27!
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Senior News Line by Matila Charles

Grandparent Scam
ere's a new twist on an old scam on seniors. e "grandparents scam" has taken a very creative turn. In the typical grandparents scam, a "grandchild" will call his grandparent and claim that there's an emergency and that money must be wired to solve the problem. Dierent versions have the grandchild either in jail, stuck in a foreign country, in an accident ... it doesn't matter, but money needs to be sent immediately. Generally a "Hi, grandma" is enough to convince a senior that it is indeed his or her grandchild on the phone. Too many times the grandparent doesn't ask enough questions. And too oen, thousands of times a year, the grandparent will send the money ... to scammers. It's not the grandchild on the line -- it's thieves. Now there's a new version of this scam. Not only do the thieves know the grandchild's name and school, they have his or her voice asking you for money for the emergency. You can thank the Internet for that. If a grandchild has posted anything online that includes their voice, scammers can use that recording to create an emergency message, all in your grandchild's voice. All of these scams have some things in common. It's an emergency. Money must be wired right away. If it's not the grandchild, the scammer could claim to be an attorney or another relative. And there is a need for secrecy ("Don't tell mom!") You do need to consult others, though. If you get a call like this, contact the grandchild's parents and ask what's going on. If they're not home, call the police. Do not send money. ese thieves work out of foreign countries, and you will never get your money back.
Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com.
Columbus Exchange Club
June 20, 2012
Chip Gerber, Co-Owner and CEO of MSP ( Mississippi Steel Processing), explains how their company operates on the Severstal campus.
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For the week beginning June 25, 2012

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Information you need might be coming in sporadically, but at least what you're getting is valuable. Continue to wait until more is available before acting on that career move. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You continue on an upbeat cycle, and with that strong Taurean energy you should see favorable results from your hard work. A pleasant surprise awaits you in your private life. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A misunderstanding needs more time to be worked out. Don't give up on it just yet. Remain open to providing explanations, if called for. Another friend oers good advice. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Fast action can correct a seemingly minor problem that has taken on some unexpectedly dicult aspects. Stay with it until it's resolved. News on a more positive note is due soon. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Some snags could cause delays in those plans you're eager to see put into operation. But be patient. e Clever Cat will soon have good reason to celebrate a job well done. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Be careful not to let that Virgan sensitivity dissuade you from being the hardheaded realist you should be at this time. Your goals are in sight. Stay focused on them. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A more positive aspect opens up, allowing you to make some important changes in a personal situation. Remember to seek balance and avoid extremes as you proceed. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) is is a good week to get out and enjoy the fine times you missed while you were so deep in those workaday projects. Be sure to share it with that special person. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Work and play are in balance this week. However, expect news that could tip things toward the workplace for quite a while. But all to a good end. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) You're more productive on the job than you have been in some time. at's good. But be careful not to overlook some situations developing in your private life. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You've been doing a lot for others (as usual). But now it's time to focus on your needs, including finally going on that long-delayed trip you've been hoping to make. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) It's all smoothly going on 'twixt you and that very special person in your life. But a colleague causes some disruption on the job that you might be called on to help settle. BORN THIS WEEK: You are sensitive to the needs of others. But you're no pushover. You would make a fine teacher, psychologist or minister.
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Shining and Clear: A Look at Light and Glass

Street, which she had printed on metal. As always, Judy Howles works demonstrated a beauty and skill level honed over many years of practice. She has a knack for capturing images of birds that are so vastly dierent from what one normally sees. Now on to the glass. Jane Crawfords vividly colorful glass pieces give one a true sense of the work that goes into creating art out of pieces of molten source material. Her slab piece was big and bold (and, from what I hear, heavy). Gorgeous! How else can you describe Melody Vydas dichronic glass jewelry? As intricate as they are delicate, her pieces work equally well as display as they would adorning someones wrist, neck or ears. Perhaps my favorite piece in the show is a mixed media work by Jane Ragowski, which consists of a section of an old window to which she has axed a scattering of glass shards, complementing the old glass and naturally distressed wood frame. As if the art on the walls and pedestals was not stimulation enough, the food provided by Coee House On 5th was a treat for the palate. Delectable petit cupcakes, house-made cheese straws and yummy sausage muns sated the hunger of the guests, who, as usual
ARTS & CULTURE
June 20, 2012
True to form, the opening of Light and Glass, the latest exhibit at Renee Reedy Studio, was a big hit. is show, which includes works that emphasize the use of both light and glass art, was a feast for the eyes. Martin Howards photos were delightful. His photographs of beautiful young women are what many people know him for, but what were most impressive were his photos of flowers and of a landscape at sunset, each of which had been printed on canvas and gallery wrapped. e whimsical photos of ducks taken by Diane Luke made gallery visitors smile. Addie Talleys photos, while more sedate than her usual oerings, still demonstrated her serious talent.
were abundant in number. Lets sum it all up: great art check; great food - check; and, topping it o, fabulous, enthusiastic guests check. What more could one ask for in a magical evening on the Columbus arts scene! What do we always say?
Get out and get your culture on!

Gallery partner Renee Reedy had two photos in the exhibit: a haunting image of the ruins of Windsor Plantation and an exhilarating shot of Columbus Main
More Beauty
We applaud the city's recent completion of this flower bed, located at the corner of Main Street/Hwy. 182 and 22nd Street. Any eorts that beautify Columbus are welcome and appreciated.
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June 20, 2012
ARTS & CULTURE

Although you would never know it from her unassuming nature, Renee Sheridan is a talented make that a REALLY talented - artist. Sheridan first began painting when she was 12. She later took art classes for two years at Auburn University and attended workshops taught by John de la Vega, a well-known Brazilian artist. She honed her skills working as an illustrator for NASA for a number of years. Renee was born in Virginia but has lived in South Carolina and Alabama. She came to Columbus as a result of her husband landing a job at Columbus Air Force Base. She is very versatile in terms of media, being adept at: oil; acrylic; graphite; charcoal; pen and ink; and water colors. Renee indicated that she has been itching to get back into sculpture. Lately, she has even been making furniture out of downed limbs that have accumulated in her yard from a recent storm. Sheridan finds herself drawn to landscape artists. She listed George Inness as her favorite artist because of his artistic philosophy and his use of light and colors. She also admires Andrew Wyeth for his storytelling ability. In response to a question about what inspires her, Sheridan said that she uses nature as her muse, along with whatever
is going on in her mind at the time, as well as humor and seeing the crazy things that people do. When asked about what is the typical subject matter of her work, Sheridan replied simply, e sky. As a matter of fact, she mentioned that she has been working on one particular painting of a blue sky with white clouds for about five years now. She said that she enjoys sitting outside her bare-bones studio, located in
Hamilton, Miss., taking notes about what she sees in the sky. Sheridan has a wonderful philosophy about life: People are happiest if they are able to creatively express themselves. Sheridan, who is a dedicated volunteer with the Columbus Arts Council, has an ongoing exhibit of her work at Jamies Salon in downtown Columbus. Prints of her work are available at Holly Hocks, located at 204 5th Street South in Columbus. Her Facebook page can be found at
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hillsong-Studio-Renee-Sheridan/1720828 89496969.
Laughter and Chains: More Pit Bull Stories
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THE AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIER
Last week, I introduced you to my first experience with an American Pit Bull Terrier. Im going to try my best to recall some of my funny (and sometimes not so funny) pit bull memories over the years. Pit bulls are such characters, its going to be hard to choose what to mention!
didnt make them that way. When we kept our dogs in the yard, on chains, they each had a 12-foot chain giving them a 24-foot radius to run and play. Of course, they had access to food, water and a dog house and could interact with each other without getting tangled. But I digress. A 24-foot radius, outside, in my opinion, is much better than being inside in a 24-by-36-inch crate, walking through their own feces or urine. Even a 6-by-8-foot kennel doesnt provide as much room - or as much safety. We owned a dog, once, that had just had puppies and the very next day chewed her way out, back in, back out and back in a chain link kennel. We had it on video and watched her do it with little to no effort. Weve also had dogs stand flat-footed and jump a 5-foot fence in one leap. ey are experts at climbing, too - even trees! And they are very smart - and will figure a way out in no time - even pushing their dog house or whatever happens to be in the yard so that they can jump on top of that, on top of something else and over the fence! So the chain isnt only the most economical - it is the safest and, in my opinion, most humane way to keep an animal while you are not at home or able to have it out of its crate. Another problem with chains that people dont understand is that a chained dog is more likely to be picked on - by people, kids and even other dogs. Because they can only go so far, they become an easy target. We had a dog once that loved everybody, especially kids, but our neighbors kids decided it would be fun to poke her in the eyes with a stick through the fence. We began to notice that she would get a little tense around kids and finally saw this mistreatment one aernoon when we got home early. Needless to say, my husband told the neighbor what was going on, and, fortunately, the neighbor handled it. But my point is this: How many times have you heard of a dog (any dog, not necessarily a pit bull) that got o the chain and chased someone or something? Do you really think they were so crazy that they realized they were free and thought, What can I attack today? Most likely, someone or something had been antagonizing them while they were on the chain, and they were simply paying them back. One last thing, and Ill close for the week - and it happens to be about Cujo! We kept Cujo on the small Freds chains (which a Chihuahua could pull out of the ground) at first. We upgraded him, over the years, to dierent sizes chains and fi-
Cujo was the first pit bull Id ever been around. ere are a few more funny things that I have thought of about him since last week. For one thing, his butt would float. I realize I keep talking about his butt, but this one is just too funny: We had one of those Wal-Mart special 12foot, round pools, and we thought wed let Cujo swim for a whilebut he couldnt because his hind end would float up to the top and his head would go underwater!
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I remember once, when I was sitting on the back porch feeding Cujo some leover bread. He had eaten probably half a loaf or more and was still speaking for a new piece. So I thought Id get him some kibbles and wed keep playing. I would tell him to speak (I didnt really have to, though - he knew how the game worked), and when he would do so, hed get his kibble. Well, he got so full that every time hed bark, the previous piece of kibble would shoot back out at me!
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Sambo, Toby & Lexis brother, shows o a typical pit bull grin.
Cujo was a really good dog. He would get out of his pen on occasion and would trot right on down the road to New Hope School to visit the kids. He never hurt a soul. We even had to break him out of jail (the Humane Society), once, when he had pulled his chain out of the ground and was running down the road, dragging it. He was so happy to see us!
Lets Talk About Chains, Baby; Lets Talk About You & Me....
While Im on the subject of chains, Id like to elaborate a little more on that. I think that Richard Stratton summed it up best in one of his many books on the American Pit Bull Terrier: Some challenge that Bulldogs are kept on chains to make them mean. e APBT [American Pit Bull Terrier] is oen kept on a chain, but not always. e problem is that these dogs are capable of leaping or climbing tall fences. Since it is essential that the Bulldog not run loose, a fool-proof method of keeping him confined is needed. A chain is an economical way to do it. It most assuredly does not make a dog mean. e idea that a chain makes a dog mean is a public misconception that confuses cause with eect. If a dog is mean, he is more likely to be chained; hence, more dogs that are chained are mean but the chains
nally had him on an actual logging chain. Dont freak out! My husband would unhook his chain so he could run around the yard, and for a full two minutes Cujo would still just walk his perimeter because he didnt realize his chain had been unhooked! Cujo was also extremely adept at literally unscrewing his chains C hook - and it didnt take him long. We finally had to start super-gluing it so he wouldnt unscrew it and run around the neighborhood! Now, do I think these chained dogs should be le on a chain, with no other contact than feeding and watering? Of course not! We would come home, let all
the dogs o their chains (yes - they all got along) to run in our fenced-in side yard (with supervision!) and would spend time with them. So dont be so quick to judge a dog on a chain. Seven out of ten times, he is most likely to be a happy dog with a caring owner.
Aimee Shaw
ashaw@realstorypublishing.com Aimee is the Oce Manager at Malone Electric Company, Inc. and also has her own freelance graphic design business. She is married to Kenneth Shaw of Columbus.
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June 20, 2012
THE ADVENTURES OF THE VIP
The Adventures of the V.I.P.
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Abby Hathorn poses for In Style Magazine.
danced around in her room with her hairbrush microphone, singing, I Love Rock N Roll or Like a Virgin? My fascination with couture began as a toddler, playing dress-up with my moms clothes, jewelry and strappy high-heel shoes, and sneaking into her makeup drawer in an attempt to glamorize myself. Now that I am older, my closet has transformed into a vintage wonderland! I walk around stores, like e Attic in Columbus, with adventurous eyes, wondering which vintage finds I will take home and feature in my blog! I am a devoted thri shopper who enjoys scavenging through the racks for potential DIYs ("do-it-yourselfs") and hidden jewels! ere is nothing better than playing the ri Store Challenge game. What is the ri Store Challenge game, you ask? Well, I cannot tell you that, today; however, stay tuned to this column - or check out my blog for more details.
Sneak peek of an upcoming blog: Top: Deep South Pout Skirt: Ten Dollar Vintage (Australia) Shoes: Jessica Simpson Hat: CosMediCenter, Columbus.
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K.K. Norris, The Attic
Top: The Attic Shorts: The Attic Shoes: Nine West
My name is Abby Hathorn, and I write the Vintage Inspired Passionista blog! What is the Vintage Inspired Passionista all about, you ask? Well, the VIP blog features information on fashion inspiration, vintage clothes, thriing, Do-ItYourself and much more! is fashionista has an absolute passion for all things vintage! Old movies such as Breakfast at Tianys and Pretty in Pink (anks to Molly Ringwalds character, Andie, I have become
totally obsessed with the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia!) have truly inspired me to try new styles of fashion, music and interior design. Some of my favorite actresses are Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe and Molly Ringwald because they capture the essence of unique, timeless fashion. My style has also been influenced by music icons like Madonna and Joan Jett. ey were quite the visionaries, back in the day. What girl hasnt
e VIPs fashion DIYs are simple, funky projects involving thri store finds and items discovered in the back of the closet. Lets face it - we all have that one article of clothing that we love but cannot toss out due to all the memories associated with it. How were the VIPs fashion DIYs born, you wonder? No need to Google it! I will tell you right here, right now. One rainy day, while I was sitting in my moms art studio and watching her create yet another up-cycled art piece, I had an epiphany; thats how the VIPs fashion DIYs were born. Some other spectacular items on the VIP blog are Accessories Challenges, Monthly Macaroons, VIP interviews and helpful tips that every fashionista needs to know. Enough about me; lets make your summer rockfashionably, of course, with five VIP Summer Tips! VIP Summer Tips: Must Have: A pair of strappy sandals that can be worn with your super-cute bikini and cover-up, or a sassy pair of khaki shorts and a color block tank! e possibilities are endless! Shop Local: It is easy to find adorable summer fashions at your local shops like Deep South Pout, Fashion Barn, Salvation Army, Belk there are just too many great places to list!
Make a Statement: Dont be afraid to buy brightly colored accessories such as a neon belt! Neon is in!
Think Animal Print: Animal prints make nice neutrals to pair with other prints or patterns! Every fashionista needs a little animal print to spice up her wardrobe!
Be Classic: It is ALWAYS good to have a pair of classic black heels and pearls on hand and ready for any occasion!
Join me, next week, for another VIP Adventure! If you cannot wait that long and want more now, check out www.vintageinspiredpassionista.com. You can also follow me on Twitter (@Abbysauce) or Instagram (@vintagepassionista), and like me on Facebook (facebook.com/ VintageInspiredPassionista) for exclusive photos and information you cannot find anywhere else!
Stay Fabulous,
Abby Hathorn
vintage.passionista@gmail.com Abby is a sixteen year old blogger and student who enjoys shopping, traveling, and all things vintage. Check out her blog at www.vintageinspiredpassionista.com
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MIND, BODY & SPIRIT
Topic:
Dealing with resentment toward someone is not for the weak. It takes courage and perhaps even a little bit of looking at how we could have done things dierently along the way as well. It takes a strong desire to feel, to let go, to forgive (others as well as yourself), to move on and to do better next time. I oen tell people that being hurt or being betrayed by someone is an opportunity for us to grow, to learn to love deeper. I am not saying that you have to let your friend back into your life if she isnt supportive and what you want in a friend; only you can decide what your boundaries are, whether or not to forgive her (whether or not she apologizes) and whether or not you want to be friends again. It has been my experience, with the many people I've worked with, that without hurt and pain in our lives we wouldnt be able to claim more of what it is that we want to enter into our lives. On a personal level, every time I've been hurt in my life, when I have been able to let go of the anger and resentment, I have always felt much more awake and alert to life as a result; I find myself able to love deeper and stronger, and to open again to new people and/or deepen the relationships I still have. Betrayal isnt a bad thing. Dealing with the loss of who you wanted a friend to be is hard, and when we are betrayed we feel we have been rejected. Feeling rejected and unloved is the root of most of our issues; if we can get to that feeling, it is easier to let go of the anger and resentment we have toward another. One day, you will wake up and realize that the anger and resentment are gone. You will be able to tell this has happened when you feel a stronger connection to life and those around you. You may be betrayed again one day, but I invite you not to let that stop you from loving others. We can't control what others do to us, we can only control who we want to be. Everything is an opportunity for us to grow and love on a deeper leveland I have no doubt that you can do just that.
Im P!$$3d and Cant Seem to Let Go

Question
Dear Meagan,
Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall

ere's a philosophical movement, known as New ought, which is making its way across the globe. e underlying tenet of this thought system is that each of us creates our own reality and is therefore responsible for whatever shows up in our lives. e term "New ought" is actually deceiving - there is nothing new at all about this way of thinking. Many spiritual and cultural traditions have taught the idea of our outer life being a reflection, or mirror, of our inner life. We all agree with the basic idea of life giving back to us what we put out ("Do unto others," what goes around comes around, etc.), but we don't take it much further than that. New ought does. In a nutshell, the idea in New ought is that everything you experience in your outer world is a reflection of your own inner thoughts and belief systems. Everything. Keeping an open mind for a moment, think about it. Do you know someone who just seems to attract crisis aer crisis? Or someone who's just always lucky? Haven't you ever wondered why that is? None of us likes to think of being responsible for everything that shows up in our lives - the idea itself seems cruel, to say the least. Obviously, there are limits to how far you are going to take any idea, and every great philosophical and/or spiritual system has its abusers, too. No one should ever be told that their suering is all their fault. But that's not what this is about. is New ought way of thinking, or "mirror thinking," is meant to be empowering, not debilitating; that is, if we are, on some level, responsible for everything in our lives, then that means there must also be a way we can change what happens to us. Research on the human brain is fascinating. One of the things that scientists have found, through researching the process of meditative visualization, is that at a certain level of subconsciousness the brain can't tell the dierence between what's real and what's imagined. at is a fantastic statement. Studies have been done of athletes, for example, who trained "in their heads" (in a meditative setting) and were compared to others who trained in the "real world; there was surprisingly little difference - including in actual muscular development - between the two groups. All of us are constantly sending ourselves subconscious messages, and most of them are repeated thousands of times throughout the day. ese messages, to a large degree, paint how we see the world. If we "see" ourselves as ugly (i.e. repeatedly tell ourselves that we are ugly), no matter how much weight we lose, clothes we buy, or plastic surgery we have, we are still going to see only ugly. Anorexics and bulimics are cases in point - but anorexics and bulimics are no more pathological than any of the rest of us, because we all do it. like the girl with bulimia, are also telling themselves something, but their message is positive and so the reflection in their life is also positive. I have a friend who was raised in a strong Christian family. She is one of those people who just loves life, and, looking in from the outside, everything always seems to just fall into place for her. Her sister, on the other hand, always seems to be in the middle of some tragedy - heart-wrenching, awful experiences that no-one would wish on anyone. One day, the three of us were chatting, and the subject of God came up. My friend described the God of her childhood as a loving, forgiving, happy "parent." Her sister, to our amazement, described the God of her childhood (same parents, same upbringing) as a mean, egotistical, and cruel dictator. One doesn't need much of an imagination to picture what kind of world each perceived themselves living in (as children) - even though, from the outside, their worlds were very much the same. It all boils down to perception. When we perceive good things around us, we attract more good things into our lives - the catch is in the definition of "good." Someone who always perceives "good" always perceives good - they don't see the break-up or the bankruptcy or the job loss as bad but as an opportunity for something good to happen, and that, then, is exactly what ends up happening. Just as a little girl who is happy and friendly (i.e. perceives the world as a good place) won't attract mean bullies as friends, so it is with us as adults. We attract into our lives what we perceive. If we perceive life as good, we attract good. If we perceive life as lacking, we attract lack. If we see ourselves as broke, we continue to be broke. is type of thinking is empowering, because it teaches us that we can change our reality - that doesn't mean the objective reality is necessarily going to change much (although I would argue it will, eventually), but our experience of it will. at person who drives you crazy because they're so over-controlling is actually a mirror of a part of you that controls; it has to be, otherwise it probably wouldn't bother you. ink about the man who swears he'll never be like his dad and ends up just like him - why? Because what he hated in his dad was in him all along, but he didn't look for it. Change what's in you, and what's outside of you changes. Life is good - or bad - or neither. It is what it is, and what it is, is exactly what we make. We can choose to continue to see life as beyond our control, or we can develop a spiritual practice to start changing our internal messages and create something better. Perhaps John Milton said it best in "Paradise Lost": "e mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven."
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A friend of mine of over 30 years recently betrayed me. She did something that not even a person on the street that I dont know would do. I'm really tired of holding onto the resentment I feel toward her. What do I do to begin to let go of my anger toward her? And will there ever be a time that people will stop betraying me?
Answer
Wanting to let go of your resentment is the first step, so you're in a good place to start; any time you are clear on what you want, you put yourself in a more receptive state of mind to actually "let" what you want happen. at doesn't mean it's necessarily going to be easy, especially when you are trying to let go of being hurt, but it comes much quicker once you are clear on it.
Behind anger, there is always hurt. Hurt is where it all begins. Aer you were betrayed by your friend, you felt hurt; then came the anger and the resentment. Anger is fine, but once resentment surfaces and you arent able to let it go, it can consume you and oen ends up with you doing things that are out of character at the most odd times. I believe that the only way to begin to move out of resentment is to allow yourself to feel the actual feelings of the pain that are behind the resentment. Write a letter (that you dont send) to your friend, and just get all of your emotions out everything the good, the bad, and the ugly. Aer a few days pass, go back to the letter and re-read it. You will notice that you might feel dierently about some things. If you dont, then find another way to get in touch with your emotions so that you can then let them go. e longer we hold onto our resentment, the more it will carry over into our other relationships, and we will eventually stifle our creativity and our openness to others and begin to shut ourselves out of our own lives.
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Alternatively, think of those people clare@realstorypublishing.com who just always seem happy, and, no Clare holds a master's degree in Acupuncture and matter what happens in their life, they're Oriental Medicine. She is the owner of North always positive - to the point of being Mississippi Acupuncture in Columbus, MS. Visit her website at www.claremallory.com. annoying to a lot of the rest of us. ey,
Clare Mallory, L.Ac., M.Ac.
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June 20, 2012
PIG TALES
Pot-Bellied Pigs Are Crazy... At least, mine is!

I always used to think that I wanted to be a cat. What could be better than lounging around, sleeping 23 hours per day, having a full bowl of food available whenever you get hungry, water when you need it, etc.? But now that I have a PBP, I want to be one of them! Porkchop is spoiled absolutely rotten - just in case you havent noticed from my previous articles. at pig has all the benefits: the whole house to himself during the day; blankets; air conditioning; food (but not available all day!); and water - he even has his own personal protection (with three pit bull buddies)! On top of all that, he gets multiple daily belly rubs and massages. Who wouldnt want that?! Well, maybe not so much the belly rub, but a massage would do, for me!! Porkchop just thinks he is Top Dog in the house. He doesnt hesitate to bust up in the middle of the dogs or cats while they are getting attention (because he thinks it is food, Im sure!). If we do give the dogs some scraps and Porkchop is in the other room, napping, hell hear them and come running - he wont be le out!! e other day, he waddled into the livBig Po-Po
ing room and plopped his big butt down half on top of our big cat, TJ. Well - we used to think TJ was big, haha. Anyway, TJs poor little belly poofed out about twice its normal size because Po-Po (my nickname for Porkchop) was lying on TJs hindquarters. e cat lay there for a good five minutes before he decided enough was enough and tried to maneuver out from under that fat pig! Porkchop also got a wild hair, or something, the other aernoon. For some reason, he came running into the living room from the kitchen, I guess chasing one of our other cats, Jibbilette. When Jibbilette rounded the corner, she took o toward the bedroom at warp speed. Porkchop flew
into the living room right behind her and slid on his pee pad like he was trying to be Tom Cruise, and that just riled him up! He then proceeded to run from the living room to the bedroom, through the kitchen and mud room, then back around again. He did this for about five minutes before I decided I probably could get it on video. And I did! Amazingly, he ran that course about 10 times - and all the while, Kenneth was egging him on. It was quite hilarious and is posted on Porkchops Facebook page, so take a look. But be sure to turn the volume down - a friend made a note to herself to do so when watching Porkchop videos, so she wouldnt wake up the neighbors! Porkchops tail wags constantly. He is very much like a dog, in some ways. And boy does that pig love to root stu - especially shoes! My husband and I can never find our shoes anymore at least not where we le them. Porkchop also likes to rearrange his food bowl and water fountain which he also likes to turn over when it is mostly full. at is fun to clean up a few times a week. ;o) Porkchop is always talking to us, too. Hes standing beside me right
now, as Im writing this article, and is grunting away. He is so sweet. Now hes lying on his side because I am rubbing him with my foot. See - he is spoiled absolutely rotten. Funny side note: he gets scared pretty easily which just tickles me to death because thats one of my favorite things to do scare people or animals (not in a bad way, ha-ha). Apparently, he gets so relaxed that he forgets Im in the room, and Ill say something to him and hell jump and grunt real loud. And certain tones scare him, too. Ill be talking to him or singing to him and throw in a deep "arrrggghhh arrghhh" (sort of like a cross between a piggie grunt and a Tim e Toolman Taylor sound), and hell grunt and jump and hunkerdown, all at the same time. at pig is crazy - crazy, I tell you!
For all the Porkchop photos, updates, and videos you can stand, visit Porkchop on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ PorkchopsPigTales Aimee Shaw
ashaw@realstorypublishing.com Aimee is the Oce Manager at Malone Electric Company, Inc. and also has her own freelance graphic design business. She is married to Kenneth Shaw of Columbus.
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Dont Call the Fire Department Im Just Cooking

If you had known me 10 years ago, you would never believe that I would, one day, love to cook. No, 10 years ago, I think that I had a regular order at every restaurant in Columbus, and by the time I moved to Birmingham, Ala., I had spent about a million dollars in dining out. (ese numbers may or may not be accurate.) In fact, I cooked so rarely at home then, and, since I didnt have a dishwasher, I threw some dishes away rather than wash them. I didnt even know how to light my ovens pilot light; the gas guy would come light it every three months or so, when I realized it wasnt working and there was a vague smell of gas inside. He always said, Dont you ever want to eat toast or bake a pie? First of all, no, I did not have a very strong urge to bake pies, as I worked full time, it wasnt 1958, and I had a toaster oven. Problem solved. Back then, I made a mean spaghetti and pepper steak, and that pretty much covered my culinary repertoire. Now, however, I have subscriptions to food magazines and food websites, I have a recipe app on my phone and I cook a fairly nice dinner at least four nights a week. I suppose that I should mention, at this point, that my mother never taught me to cook. Im not sure why, except that she has hated cooking as long as I can rememberoh, wait, maybe thats why. However, I was especially determined, when I got married in '06, that I would be as domestic as possible. more examples, but Ill stop before really making myself look bad. Nonetheless, I will persevere. I want to work with or alongside Gordon Ramsay, someday. I would be terrible on Hells Kitchen or Masterchef, but if there were a show called Not Terrible, Not Great, But Amusing, thats the place for me. ats ridiculous - thats way too long a name for a show. I guess I like cooking because there are so many ways you can express yourself and make the food unique to your preferences. I have to tailor that a bit when cooking for other people. If it were up to me, I would eat spaghetti every day. In fact, when my husband goes on business trips, he always makes sure I have plenty of noodles and plenty of sauce so that if I eat nothing else, he knows Ill be okay. Also, I cant understand why everyone doesnt adore raw onions. My entire life, I have eaten them on everything possible; in fact, when I was about 4 years old and all ready to go to church in my special dress and hat, my mom picked me up to hug cute, adorable me - who reeked of the raw onion I had just eaten. I think I should have been in Vegetables Anonymous as a kid, because I ate so many carrots that my nose started to have an orange tinge. Im just glad to have a cathartic hobby that has, as of yet, not ended in a fire or destruction. Its good to have an outlet, and I dont understand things like running for fun. Unless Charles Manson is behind me, and at 77years old that seems unlikely, Im not running anywhere. I tried knitting, and the less said, the better. I believe it requires a level of hand-to-eye-coordination that I dont possess, but I may try it again. Ill just have to find the giant yarn ball snarl I created in the two days that I tried to teach myself. Or maybe Ill just go make some cookies.
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God bless my husband and his patience and tolerance for little mishaps in the kitchen. In no particular order, I have: broken a plate that I put on a hot stove eye; put a plastic Pyrex lid in the oven (oh, the smell!); cut my finger badly slicing a tomato (I cannot figure out how to do that bend your fingers thing when you chop); caused the smoke detector to go o more times than I can count; set a pot holder on fire; and placed a cookie sheet on a hot stove eye, ruining the bottom of the sheet and not being able to figure out why the weird fish wouldnt stop cooking aer I took it out of the oven. I thought it was fish from a nuclear accident. And that was just last week. ere are many
Bottom row, left to right: Caitlyn Sheppeard (RCF); Makayla Taylor (LCF); Brooklyn Waldrep (2B); Lexi Childers (C). Top Row of girls, left to right: Gracie McCleskey (SS); Kaylee Jernigan (RF); Kelsie Gerhart (3B); Landri Brown (P); Stephanie Wilkes (1B); Ainsley Cullum (LF). Coaches, left to right: Mark McCleskey (Assistant Coach); Bert Gerhart (Assistant Coach); Britt Glenn (Head Coach).
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Head Coach Britt Glenn led Southern Kraze in their first ever game as a team this weekend. is group of girls makes up a 13-andunder team from Caledonia that was put together for the summer tournament ball session. Southern Kraze pulled together and went undefeated this weekend in the State Games in Meridian, Miss., winning the Gold Medal!
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was a great opportunity for us; it was great for our school programs. It was great for our community and all around. Not a lot of people get to play and say theyre the best in the country, says Stephens about winning the junior college national title. e spread oense implemented by which Stephens, ranked second (2008), fourth (2009), fourth (2010) and first (2011) nationally in total offense, has played a major part in the turnaround. e unit has produced two NJCAA players of the year, Randall Mackey (2009) and Bo Wallace (2011). Marcus Wood, who le his head coaching position at Gulfport High School to coach with Stephens in 2008, explained what they aim to do with their oensive attack. We want to be a tempo-based team and move the ball up the field as much as we can. At the same time, we want to be able to score fast. Sometimes we are a quick strike team and sometimes we are more methodical; we try to take advantage of what defenses give us. e type of oense we run and the players we recruit give us a chance to be successful. Wallace and Mackey arent the only talented athletes that have stepped onto the field for the Lions in the past four years. e Lions sta looks at ability and intangibles. First of all, youre looking for great players; youre looking for Courtesy Photo great players that can Former EMCC All-American quarterback Randall Mackey, improve your ball club. who is now a senior at Ole Miss. You want guys that are good teammates and guys that you can have good chemistry signed Nick Brassell this past month. Nobody at Ole Miss told Nick to come here. with, said William Jones. We went out and worked hard and got Two, you are going to look for guys who him signed. e four-year schools dont dont have grades. Some guys have good care where the kid goes as long he gradugrades and they are on a bad team and get ates and academically gets back to them. overlooked. Our last couple of years at We are just so happen to be doing a real Pearl River, we were getting as many qual- good job of that lately. We have to set a real ifiers who were real good players as we high bar for ourselves and the rest of the were non-qualifiers who had Division I community colleges in the state. scholarships. ey just wanted to win. Editors Note: Part II will be published Obviously, out-of-state guys have to be in the June 27, 2012 print edition of SEC or B.C.S.-type guys. ose are the big e Real Story. money guys, the free agents. Its a long-held belief by many observers that Division I programs sign-and-place their athletes at EMCC. Coach Stephens refutes that claim. Everybody thinks that Alabama puts all their kids here. Everyone thinks Mississippi State or Ole Miss puts their kids here. ats not the case. We
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e East Mississippi Community College Lions have struggled to win consistently since the days of Bob Bull Sullivan (1956-1968). He compiled a 70-57-4 record during that time period, placing second in the state five times and reaching four bowl games (Magnolia, Hospitality and Golden Triangle). Aer nine consecutive losing seasons, the Lions administration decided to rectify that, firing Roger Carr, who had been the coach for the previous four seasons. e thought process was that if they were going to have a football program, it might as well be the best, according to Athletic Director Mickey Stokes. ey had a set of criteria for the next head football coach. He had to be someone that was a part of a successful program and a coach in EMCCs division. Buddy Stephens, Pearl Rivers oensive coordinator, fit the bill. He eagerly accepted the job, unconcerned with the Lions recent futility. It was a head coaching opportunity. One of the things I learned from all the head coaches that I have worked for and ones Ive coached with through the years: you dont take a job unless you think you can win. ey had talent when I came here, and this district is loaded with talent, said Stephens, on taking the EMCC head job. Coach Stephens went to work putting together the sta that would surround him. He brought in William Jones, who would serve as his defensive coordinator. It was the same position he had held at Pearl River. Jones explained why he made the move. It was another challenge; I think we had accomplished a lot at Pearl River. I had been there from 2001 to 2007. When you are at a place, you notice changes. I felt that I needed a little dierent environment and dierent atmosphere. Once completed, the Lions sta got to
work quickly, bringing in Division I talents Randall Mackey (Ole Miss signee), Jamar Hornsby (Florida transfer) and Devonta Bolton (Alabama signee). You got to get out and recruit it. We bust our butts to get out and recruit. We try to outwork people in recruiting; we try to outwork people as far as spring ball goes. We try to outwork people in the classroom. Its just a combination of things; you just got to get out and work, said Stephens about their recruiting eorts. e early recruiting eorts of Stephens and his coaching sta paid o. e Lions went 8-2 in 2008, winning the Region 23 north division. It was a testament to all involved, according to Stephens. "e change here was not made by me; it was made before I even got here. Everybody credits me; it wasnt me. It was my sta and the sta already in place when I got here, said Stephens. We expected to put our program in that position. We do expect that, each and every year. I truly believe that, with any community college, if you do some of the things we have done, you can change any community college. e inner workings were already here. ere was a commitment to win by the administration. ere was a hunger by the young kids to want to win and a hunger by the coaches that came here to do something. e Lions built o the 2008 year, going 11-1 in 2009 and capturing the first state championship in the history of the school. ey earned a berth in the Mississippi Bowl, which they won by defeating Arizona Western 27-24. e 2010 year would prove to be a sub-par season for the Lions, considering the higher standard that had been established. ey made the playos despite concluding the season 5-5. In 2011, they rebounded in a major way. e Lions, led by an explosive receiving core, went unblemished in 2011. ey defeated Arizona Western 54-7 in the El Toro Bowl for the NJCCA title. e victory was a culmination of everything that had been done to build the program. It
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Bo Wallace was named NJCAA Oensive Player of the Year in leading the 12-0 EMCC Lions to the school's first-ever NJCAA National Championship this past year.
Jeremiah Short
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Wells decided to commit to Mullen a few months ago. He talked about why he made the decision to commit so early.
I committed early because I felt comfortable with my decision. I felt welcomed when I went up to the schools for the junior day. e coaching sta made me feel comfortable, said Wells, in discussing his early commitment.
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e sta has already let Wells know what his role will be once he gets on campus.
at. I have to get better at catching, and get faster and stronger, said Wells. Brandon Wells has a simple goal for next season: I plan on accomplishing a championship; its never been done. I want to be known as one of better players that have been from Bogue Chitto High School.
eyve discussed me playing receiver and maybe wildcat quarterback and maybe kick returner, stated Wells, in talking about what his role will be once he enrolls.
Wells likes that Mullen wants to bring a championship to the state of Mississippi.
Oh yeah, I think so; its always good to bring a championship, says Wells about Mullens focus on bringing a national title to Mississippi State.
Jeremiah Short
jshort@realstorypublishing.com Jeremiah Short covers Mississippi State University football and basketball. Follow him on Twitter, @JeremiahShort26; or join his Facebook blog, Real Story Sports: J.Shorts Blog.
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