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by Joseph B. St. John

Editor-in-Chief
FROM THE EDITOR
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J.B. ST. JOHN
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April 11, 2012
JEREMIAH SHORT
SPORTS WRITER
Caledonia: The Problem with a Conflict of Interest is That it is a Conflict

As Caledonias drama continues - most recently at the April 3, 2012 town meeting - the most overarching concern is that little conflicts of interests have become epidemic in town government. In a small town, it is nearly impossible to avoid at least some cross pollination in local government, but Caledonia has turned it into a nightmare. e meeting started harmlessly enough, with the hiring of a maintenance employee being up for consideration; but, as it turned out it, the potential employee is Lawrence Darnell, who also happens to be Alderman Bill Darnells nephew. But wait - it gets better. Lawrence Darnell is also related to Alderman Steve Honnoll, by marriage. So, he is kin to two of the Aldermen that would be considering his appointment. But did they remove themselves from the vote? Of course not! But, it is okay, campers. City Attorney Je Smith claims that they have an Attorney Generals opinion that says its okay if they vote for a relative to get a job. What the..??? When does an Attorney Generals opinion override common sense and reason? But, there you have it. A piece of paper trumps decency. And, government ocials wonder why citizens think the game is rigged. Michelle Cox, who was in the audience, tried to voice her opinion, but was blocked by Mayor Gerhart, with a firm No, when she asked if she could speak about the situation. It was clear that Lawrence Darnell was going to be chosen, from the beginning; however, family members/Aldermen should have stepped aside, just because it is the right thing to do, and to avoid any semblance of a conflict. By the time Ms. Cox was allowed to comment, it was a done deal. No amount of discussion was going to change the fact of who was going to be hired. Even though many people realized the inherent conflict in Lawrence being hired, two family members had no problem with voting for him. Even if they had chosen not to vote, Lawrence would still have gotten the job. People might not have approved of the hiring, but if the family members had recused themselves, it would have demonstrated that they understood what the public perception would be if they voted for their relative, even if the AG said that could. e conflict continued, as Je Doty took center stage to advise the Mayor and Aldermen that he was not going to pursue renting the Cal-City Grocery. Proclaiming the battle may be over, but the war has just begun, Mr. Doty was clear that he did not like how he had been treated by the town government, and by Je Smith, in particular. Doty felt the letter that Mr. Smith had sent to him was threatening in nature, and he did not like that it had been leaked to the media. In regard to the letter being leaked, Mayor Gerhart stated that anything that came to his oce and was not marked confidential was open record and open to the media, in his opinion. Mr. Smith also took responsibility for sending the letter and that it was his fault if Mr. Doty was upset. None of the Aldermen knew that the letter was going to be sent and Mr. Smith did it of his own accord. In a strange twist, even though the letter has now been published several times in the media, not one of the Aldermen addressed the situation with Mr. Smith, during the meeting. As a matter of fact, it appeared that is was acceptable for the city attorney to send out a letter to an individual who could be possibly suing the town, at a later date. is cannot be a wise practice, but it happened. It will be interesting to see what occurs if there is a lawsuit, and if the letter is of importance. e most surprising part of the situation is that no one, at least not in public, has ever addressed how the store got into the shape it is in, and how it came to be closed, in the first place. And, here is where another conflict occurs. Deputy Marshal Carl Grin is one of the owners who were in charge, when Cal-City Grocery, aer forty years, bit the dust. He sits in many of these meetings, acting as if he is a disinterested party. City ocials should have the wherewithal to either remove him from these discussions or at least ask him what happened. Instead, they shut down a business, aer 40 years, and then pretend that the person who helped kill it is not even in the room. at concept is mind boggling. If he is going to stay in the room, then ask him the $64,000 question. What happened? How did you guys kill the store? en, you might want to reconsider opening it. ose questions could go a long way towards being fair to everyone. But, just when you thought it could not get crazier, it actually did. e Aldermen took up the issue of the damage to Jim and Pam Robertsons property, which was caused by the water department. Instead of discussing this in closed session, because of the possibility that somebody, perhaps even the town, is going to be sued, the Aldermen vote to consider it in open session. In what can only be called a CCVB moment, the Aldermen and Mayor began to accuse each other of misconduct and bid-rigging. Honnoll bluntly asked if anyone had told the bidders that they could double their bids. As the meeting continued its downward spiral into madness, Smith jumped in and shepherded the ocials into executive session. All the while, the Robertsons have still not had their property fixed and no one has addressed whether Benny Coleman acted improperly, in his handling of the easement. Needles to say, this issue was not resolved, as the Robertsons refuse to deal with the contractor that the Aldermen had selected, Keith Knight. e Robertsons are also adamant that the easement that Mr. Coleman produced, months aer the damage to their property, was useless, but nobody on the board cared to address it. e other item that was discussed in executive session also involved the water department, specifically a disciplinary issue involving department employee Trey Robertson, who is Jim and Pam Robertsons son, and whose boss you guessed it - is Benny Coleman. It is not appropriate to consider these two situations back-toback, and if the Aldermen are too busy to meet, again, to handle these matters, separately, then they are too busy to serve as elected ocials. at is plain and simple. e night ended with a dizzying array of ideas running through the minds of all who hung around to the bitter end. It was like strange people in a strange land, trying to figure out what had just happened. But, it is okay to some aer all, they are getting a Subway, and they make good sandwiches. Unfortunately, the problem with conflicts of interest is that they involve conflict. Everyone on the board needs to realize this, before it is too late.
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The Issue of Steve Wallace

e Real Story, for the most part, doesnt make crime our number-one priority, since there never seems to be a shortage of goofy or bulling politicians, doing unethical and bizarre things. However, there are times when a criminal situation becomes political, and this is one such time. Before we get started, lets hope everyone remembers that this is America, and even thought it appears you can now be strip-searched for a trac violation, a person is still presumed innocent, until proven guilty. I know that it is an amazing concept, but it is true. You know land of the free and home of the brave kind of stu. One day, e Real Story will publish all of the mug shots of everyone who was found innocent under a headline that reads OopsSorryNevermind! But, until that day, we will focus on the matter before us, which, today, is Mr. Wallace. And, rest assured if he is guilty, he should be punished according to the law. What makes Mr. Wallaces case dierent is that he is an attorney and, most importantly, he is a public defender for Lowndes County. Any story that forgets that little item is incomplete, at best, and lame, at worst. It is the crux of the entire issue, and why it merits a mention in our paper. Its also why the community should be concerned. Parents have been doing stupid stu since there have been parents - even parents who happen to be lawyers. What makes Steves case dierent is that he is a public defender, hired by the County. He represents the people and he is in the public eye, every day. at is far more important than a failed bid for the district attorneys oce. Even his private law firm could be impacted by these allegations. It could affect his ability to try cases and perform in the court room. ose are serious matters. Talking to Steve, aer the event, he is aware of the situation and reiterated many of the things that people have already read, such as he got there only thirty minutes before the police, and that he was trying to direct trac out of the area. Wallace repeated numerous times, I was trying to shut this thing down, when the police got there. Wallace is aware of the perception of the situation that already exists in the community, and that he has a long, hard fight in front of him. It may be even harder than he thinks, since many of the people in the Caledonia area that our sta have spoken to, are adamant that they had heard about the party, at least two weeks prior to the event. Soon, it will be hard to separate fact from fiction and myth form reality, but it is important that all of us do just that. is much is clear - there was a huge party at Steve Wallaces house. ABC agents and other local law enforcement agencies showed up at his home, in fullforce and, by all accounts, several juveniles were also charged, on his property, for alcohol violations. ats not a good sign for the home team. Add to this, the fact that it is Wallaces house, and it is indeed a long, hard road that he faces. One telling fact from that evening is that Wallace was not charged with any contributing-to-delinquency violations. Only time will tell if this was an oversight on the part of law enforcement, or if the facts did not warrant the charges. Also, by the time this comes out in print, we may know Wallaces fate as a public defender. ere is the linchpin of the story. What is the future of one of our public defenders? What is the future of the case and how hard does Wallace fight the charges? All of this will be played out in the public eye, and it will happen soon. Without a doubt, this case will not go away and will be an eye-opener for us all. In the meantime, lets not forget that this is America until, perhaps, the police stop you and youre strip-searched before you get your picture in the paper. Guilty or innocent!
FROM THE EDITOR
As most people know, by now, popular attorney Steve Wallace has been charged with numerous misdemeanors, in regard to an aer-prom party that occurred in his Caledonia home. By most reports, his son, Colt Wallace and several friends were serving alcohol to underage persons and allegedly selling wrist bands for $10 dollars to participate in the festivities - all of which, by the way, is illegal.
April 11, 2012
MoJo
A Big Week for Local Government

Editors Note: is article was originally published on our website on Monday, April 2, 2012. they collect taxes. Period. End of discussion. e only money they have to spend, is your money. And, you, as a citizen, should protect your money with all your heart and soul. So, act like it is your money because it is! e County is sitting in the catbird seat. Aer witnessing Supervisor Je Smith's community meeting in Crawford, and Supervisor Harry Sanders meeting in Caledonia, it is clear that the county stands head-and-shoulders above the other localities. While both men had control of their respective meetings, a sense of wellbeing permeated the event. Crawford has been concerned about law enforcement and fire protection for years. During the meeting, County Fire Administrator Sammy Fondren and Sherri Mike Arledge were able to defuse any concern that the crowd had about those situations. Fire Administrator Fondren was able to give a calm review of the need for more volunteers and the need See BIG WEEK Pg. 4
is week will be a big week for local government. e County will be meeting this morning, while the Caledonia Board of Aldermen and the Columbus City Council will be holding their respective meetings, tomorrow night. e Real Story has tried, over the past few months, to post the agendas for local government meetings, to ensure that our readers can keep up with the operations of their local government. However, simply being aware of when your local governing body is meeting is not enough. It is important that every citizen participate in the process. Not only should every citizen vote, he or she should make every eort to see, up close and personal, how government functions. Oen these meetings are poorly attended, with only the media present; however, that doesn't detract from their importance. ese meetings are open to the public, and as long as citizens do not attend, many politicians feel that they can do business without concern from the citizens. is is arrogant and wrong. Everything that happens in the operation of government is of concern to the public. Why? Because you are paying for it. e government has no way to make money, so
BIG WEEK cont. from pg. 3

to build a new fire station. e crowd sensed Fondue's sincerity about their concerns; add Smith's ability to wow the crowd, and you can see that there is a belief in the County's ability. At each meeting, Sherri Arledge was able to satisfactorily address the audiences concerns. Arledge has overhauled the Sherri s Department, and the numerous drug arrests have made him a viable law enforcement force, over the past few months. And, it does not hurt that burglaries have been reduced by 75%, since he took oce. e Caledonia gathering met with the same response. Harry owned the crowd; thirteen years of service go a long way in a close community. Even when matters turned a little rough, things were smoothed over, in short order. e $100,000 that was earmarked to build a community center in Caledonia was shipped to Crawford to build the nice facility that had served as the venue for the Crawford town meeting, the night before. Instead of the crowd turning on Harry, he re-directed the focus back on the City ocials, by pointing out the fact that the town had refused the money. e crowd quickly turned against the City ocials, and it will probably not be the last time this issue comes up. However, no blame will be laid at Harrys feet; it certainly wasnt that night. e County not only has the advantage of $30 million in the bank, but a belief by members of the community that they the citizens - are going to get what they need to make their lives more pleasant. Right or wrong, this attitude exists in most County meetings,
FROM THE EDITOR
unless ocials tear up a road, without asking the communitys permission. e meetings, this Tuesday night, in Columbus and Caledonia, should be hot. Much more distrust and dissatisfaction are evident at those meetings. ere are more hurt feelings and more concern. As we approach elections, the pressure cooker should only get more intense. No matter what politicians tell you, they want to be re-elected and their egos are huge. May 2013 is fast approaching, and the stress of not appearing weak or out of step with the community should be mounting. Its only a matter of time, before the whole nut house goes up in smoke. How long can they sit before us, look the community in the eyes and say, "We are doing the best that we can"? Not long, because, right now, the community is watching in both Columbus and Caledonia. ey want answers and they want them now. It's time for everyone to get involved. Show up, watch the madness and, then, vote. Your childrens and grandchildrens futures depend on it!
munity center in Caledonia was shipped to Crawford to build the nice facility that had served as the venue for the Crawford town meeting, the night before. Instead of the crowd turning on Harry, he re-directed the focus back on the City ocials, by pointing out the fact that the town had refused the money. The crowd quickly turned against the City ocials, and it will probably not be the last time this issue comes up. However, no blame will be laid at Harrys feet; it certainly wasnt that night. After Tuesdays Caledonia Town Hall Meeting, I was approached by Alderwoman Brenda Willis She brought me a letter from December 3, 2010 that she felt explained the situation about the community center in more detail. She believed that it would show that the situation was a little more complicated than the article made it seem. I appreciate Ms. Willis candor; and, we are posting the letter, below. At The Real Story, it is imperative that we give everyone an equal voice all of the time. _______ December 3, 2010 Mike Savage Caledonia, MS Re: Town of Caledonia and Columbus Lowndes Recreational Authority joint purchase of property for expansion of Ola J. Pickett Park Dear Mike: As you know, I serve as the board attorney for the Columbus Lowndes Recreation Authority and have been working on the property transaction referenced above. It is my understanding that Roger Short and I are scheduled to meet with the Caledonia Board of Alderman on Tuesday night at 6:00 in executive session. Prior to that meeting, I
wanted to formally outline the proposal that we will be presenting to the Caledonia Board. Our proposal is as follows: 1. The CLRA and Town of Caledonia will jointly purchase approximately 20 acres of property owned by Dr. Jim Dowdle adjacent to Ola J. Pickett Park. 2. The CLRA will provide $100,000 of the purchase price, with the Town of Caledonia contributing $20,000 toward the purchase price. 3. The property will be jointly owned with the CLRA owning a .83% undivided interest, and the Town of Caledonia owning an undivided .17% interest. 4. The parties will enter into a formal agreement in which the Town of Caledonia will be given unfettered access to the property to utilize for recreational purposes. The Town of Caledonia will be responsible for any and all improvements made on the property as well as up keep of the property. 5. The Town of Caledonia shall have the right to purchase the CLRA's interest in the property at any time in the future, based on the fair market value of the property at the time of sale. 6. The parties shall reduce their agreement to writing which will be executed prior to closing. 7. The parties will agree to pay their pro rata share of dosing costs in order to consummate the real estate transaction. I ask that you circulate this proposal among your board members to the meeting on Tuesday, so that they will have an adequate opportunity to, ask questions about the proposed transaction. In the meantime if you need anything further, please do not hesitate to give me a call. Thank you fur your cooperation. Sincerely, William T. Cooper Nichols, Crowell, Gillis, Cooper & Amos, PLLC
April 11, 2012
Joseph B. St. John

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MoJo
An Update April 4, 2012

Earlier in the week, I wrote: The Caledonia gathering met with the same response. Harry owned the crowd; thirteen years of service go a long way in a close community. Even when matters turned a little rough, things were smoothed over, in short order. The $100,000 that was earmarked to build a com-
The April 3, 2012 City Council Meeting
The Quick and the Dead

e April 3, 2012 City Council Meeting lasted 24 minutes. It was highlighted by Councilman Joe Mickens apologizing to Hilda Fox and letting everyone in Ward 2 know his telephone numbers. is was a result of Ms. Foxs attack on the Councilman, during the last Council meeting, for not returning her phone calls. In other news, citizen Leon Speck was assured that the Public Work Department was finished working on the soccer complex and have returned to regular duty. e City announced that they will be re-advertising for the work on the Bridge to Nowhere. And, then it was done.
MoJo
From the Citizen is a column that will appear, periodically, in the print edition of e Real Story, and will feature commentary from members of the community, and from both ends of the political spectrum. Individuals who are interested in submitting commentary for this column should write to stjohnjb@realstorypublishing.com.
FROM THE CITIZEN
Is the 4th Amendment dead?
For the past decade, we have been silently witnessing the foundation of our democracy erode and something sinister take its place. Starting with the Patriot Act, we lost many of our freedoms, giving them up willingly when told it was for our own good. One act led to others, and looking back now, we realize that our Constitution has been written over, edited and translated enough to make it meaningless. We no longer are a country by and for the people. Powers we do not control, control us. e legislative, executive and, now, judicial branches of our government are complicit. We largely stood on the sidelines, some of us even cheering as our foundation was eroded. Some didnt care; the rest gave up, impecunious and powerless to resist.
which states e right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and eects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or armation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized." A violation of this amendment has wide-ranging eects on other freedoms written in the articles of our Constitution. ese actions, and others like them, were carried out and have become law through the legislative and executive branches of government; no partisan blame is assigned. We got to this point under both parties. Now it seems the judicial branch is getting in on the action. is is the only branch we dont elect, cannot fire except through impeachment, and they are chosen, supposedly, to interpret law, not create it. One can only dream. Aer the fiasco of the Citizens United decision, in which corporations and unions were declared people; and unlimited money from these groups can be spent to out-shout the opposition and aect the outcome of elections, youd think that the Justices would be more careful with their activism. e nasty campaigns and money spent this year in the run-up to the presidential elections are unprecedented and show that the powerful, not the people, run the show. What we see are Conservative judges acting liberally and Liberal judges acting conservatively. Our world has turned upside down. e latest news from the Supremes continues our loss of rights, and is tragic on a personal level, something the conservatives on the court apparently cant fathom. Where one could overlook the dissolutions of some of our rights, with the excuse that if you obey the law, you dont have anything to worry about, this loss hits home. You could be affected, personally, without regard to guilt, due process, evidence or any justification. On April 2, 2012, the Supreme Court, in a 54 ruling, armed the right of jails to strip search any new detainees, even those who have been arrested for minor oenses. e broad impact of the ruling is obvious, as nearly 14 million Americans spend time in jail or prison every year, including an esti-
mated 700,000 people in jail for less serious or invalid misdemeanor pre-trial oenses. ats 1 person in every 24.each year! Forget your Mothers advice to wear clean underwear in case of an accident; you are more likely to need clean skivvies for a strip search. Bend over and kiss your rights goodbye. e court rejected a challenge from a New Jersey man who argued that it's unconstitutional to force everyone to strip down for inspection. Albert Florence was arrested by a state trooper, because of an error in the state's records that mistakenly said he was wanted on an outstanding warrant for an unpaid fine. Even if the warrant had been valid, failure to pay a fine is not a crime in New Jersey. Florence was held for a week, in two dierent jails, before the charges were dropped. But at each jail, he was required to shower with delousing soap and undergo a strip search. Florence's lawyers argued such searches are unconstitutional, unless police have reason to believe the subject is carrying a weapon or drugs. e Court disagreed, apparently unable to read the plain English of the 4th Amendment. e Supremes cited the possible danger involved in concealing weapons or contraband, when people are arrested and put in holding cells with others. Statistics, however, show that only 1 person in 23,000 arrested was found to have a concealed object, but the Supremes sided with the police and their lopsided argument. It See AMENDMENT Pg. 6
April 11, 2012
Did you realize that the government can access your bank, e-mail, medical, phone and even library records and search your home, anytime, without warrant? Lately, weve found out that even tracking you through your cell phone is routine. e Protect America Act of 2007 allows domestic wiretapping and surveillance, with little court oversight. e Homegrown Terrorism and Radicalization Act passed by Congress in 2007 defines terrorism and extremism so vaguely that they could be used against any group for exercising their constitutional right to peaceably assemble or to petition the government for redress of grievances Under this act, homegrown terrorism is defined as the planned use of force to coerce the government. e term force could encompass political activities such as protests, marches, or any other form of nonviolent resistance. At a National Guard facility near Blusdale, Utah, a monstrous data storage center is being built. It will be finished in 2013. It will contain international data, domestic individual data, records of receipts, travel, purchases, emails, tweets - basically anything digital. If you become a target of the government, all your communications will be tracked, as well as information about people with whom you communicate. is information is already being tracked, but the Feds need a huge storage area for so much information.
POTHOLE of th e Week
e it rat
Gut Buster Liver Launcher Tire Shredder Axle Breaker $15 worth of hot mix will fix it right up
(our personal favorite)
In January 2012 the National Defense Authorization Act was passed, allowing the federal government to codify into law the indefinite detention of terrorism suspects, (domestic or international) without trial. Under the new law, the US military has the power to carry out domestic anti-terrorism operations on US soil. Worse, the NDAA authorizes the military to detain even US citizens under the broad new anti-terrorism provisions provided in the bill, once again, without trial. is is a clear violation of habeas corpus, spelled out in Article 1 of the Constitution, where it states that e privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion, the public Safety may require it. All of this seems counter to the 4th Amendment,
5th Street and 11th Avenue South
April 11, 2012
Charter School Bill Fails in House Committee

e House Education Committee voted, on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, to kill a charter school bill that have would brought public school choice to thousands of children across the state. Aer passing the Senate in February, the House Education Committee defeated Senate Bill 2401, by a vote of 15 to16. Forest igpen, President of the Mississippi Center for Public Policy, expressed disappointment over the bills defeat: "e education establishment has built a Berlin Wall around the current system, to keep their own people from escaping to freedom and opportunity. is battle is far from over. We will continue to call on our legislators to tear down this wall." "Today, a handful of legislators voted to sentence countless parents and children to more futility and hopelessness. Even worse, this sentence was handed down by legislators whose districts would not even be aected by this bill. is issue really boils down to one fundamental question: 'Do you believe parents know whats best for their children, or do you believe government knows whats best?'" "I am encouraged that the Governor has announced his willingness to call a special session, to give the full legislature the opportunity to give parents more options for meeting their childrens needs." "I applaud the members who took a courageous stand and voted for the bill, in the face of enormous pressure from the education establishment." Members voting for the bill: Tracy Arnold (Booneville), Toby Barker (Hattiesburg), Randy Boyd (Mantachie), Gary Chism (Columbus), Carolyn Crawford (Pass Christian), Becky Currie (Brookhaven), Dennis Debar (Leakesville), Chuck Espy (Clarksdale), Herb Frierson (Poplarville), Jeffrey Guice (Ocean Springs), Rita Martinson (Madison), Brad Mayo (Oxford), Kevin McGee (Rankin County), John Moore (Rankin County), and Joe Warren (Mount Olive). Legislators voting against allowing Mississippi children to attend a charter school include: Alyce Clarke (Jackson), Nick Bain (Corinth), Clara Burnett (Tunica), Credell Calhoun (Jackson), Reecy Dickson (Macon), James Evans (Jackson), Joe Gardner (Batesville), Forrest Hamilton (DeSoto County), Gregory Holloway (Hazlehurst), Wanda Jennings (DeSoto County), Steve Massengill (Hickory Flat), Pat Nelson (DeSoto County), Rufus Straughter (Belzoni), Sara R. omas (Indianola), Tom Weathersby (Rankin County), Linda Whittington (Schlater).
AMENDMENT cont. from pg. 5

was hardly a conservative decision ruled in fairness to the citizen. Frankly, when law enforcement's that judgment something is necessary becomes the only justification required, it is hard to see why an independent judiciary is even necessary. e Supreme Court becomes the world's most expensive rubber stamp. Why have we become a nation with so many police, so many forbidden actions, for which arrest seems to be the preferred course of action? Why are we arresting people for minor trac infractions or children for unruly behavior in classrooms? Perhaps its part of the police-legal-judicialprison-industrial complex. Prison, as a business, is not a good idea. It is an incredible waste of society's resources and its a police state. Local police have SWAT gear and assault vehicles, partially financed by Homeland Security. Tactics mirror those of the military. I hope I am not becoming paranoid, but it reminds me of stories I read about pre-Nazi Germany. I'm not saying we are headed toward fascism, but we sure are not headed toward democracy. is ruling should give pause to anyone who feels they have a right and desire to protest civic issues and has a chilling eect on the First Amendment right of free speech. Literally bending over becomes a possible consequence. I cant help thinking that this tactic is done to humiliate people, since less-intrusive airport style scanners could be used if there is probable cause. Of course, most Americans have come to tolerate this mindset, under the rubric of being "tough on crime." e notion that sometimes we have to protect the rights of the worst of our society to save broader rights for everybody is an abstract concept for most people. Hopefully, now that these sorts of practices are beginning to aect ordinary citizens, people will begin to guard these rights from the judicial overreach that this case clearly demonstrates. As nightfall does not come at once, neither does oppression. In both instances, there is a twilight when everything remains seemingly unchanged. And it is in such twilight that we all must be most aware of change in the air -- lest we become unwitting victims of the darkness." Supreme Court Justice WILLIAM O. DOUGLAS, 1976.
EDUCATION
Laird Bagnall
Laird is a military retiree since 1993 and a Columbus resident since 1995. He is a 2002 MUW graduate, with a degree in Fine Arts. His interests include: visual and performance arts, photography, biking, travel, kayaking, camping and national politics.
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Sta Photo
While out taking photos this weekend, we noticed this little guy checking us out. The cutie patiently waited until we drove on past, but I was able to get a quick photo of him through the window.
Cutting Costs and Eating Healthy: A Familiar Conundrum

the eons, we have developed a certain tendency to prefer foods that have the highest yield of energy. is brings us to fat and sugar. We don't like sugar because it is sweet; sugar is sweet because we like the energy it gives us. Our brains tell us that it is sweet so we will eat it. e most energy you can get, at any single moment,
INVINO VERITAS
With the recent ongoing economic downturn and the loss of the spending power of the dollar, we are now saddled with the burden of having to make it through the month with less money. Let's face it, there's not enough of it to go around. is brings me to something that's been sticking in my craw, for a while. Why is healthy food more expensive than food that is bad for you? I've spent a lot of time thinking about this question, and I think I've come up with a few possibilities that may explain part of the problem, if not the problem itself. It's easy to oversimplify things, by just taking into account the things that are right in front of us. But, if we simply pay attention to only the things that are blatantly apparent, then we run the risk of getting only half the story. To make matters worse, the older I get, the more likely it will be that Ill accumulate some health risks and problems. is is the same for most of us. erefore, we occasionally have to make better food choices.
5. Marketing
In order to sell their products, businesses have to advertise. One of the biggest ways that companies advertise is by an inadvertent transference from one person to another. Simply put, if I like Twinkies, I may tell someone. Furthermore, someone might see me enjoying a Twinkie,
1. Convenience
As industry has developed methods for production and distribution, business has made it easier to produce things such as tomatoes, sugar, wheat, etc. No longer are the days of having to go out to the farm and grow everything ourselves or perhaps trade a few items with your local growers and neighbors. Take, for example, the Twinkie: its cake surrounding sugary cream filling. Once we figured out how to get everything together in one place, we could start pumping these things out with eciency and regularity. However, if you wanted a tomato, you still had to get it in more conventional ways - you had to either grow it or go to your local market. Ever ask yourself why convenience stores sell Hostess Cakes, but not tomatoes? Also, convenience stores are everywhere! ere are usually only one or two grocery stores, in towns outside of metro areas.
comes from fat and sugar. But, if our body is going to hang on, with the idea of using that energy later, it's going to have to store it, somehow. How do we get rid of that excess? Aside from daily processes like respiration and circulation, we also move around. We exercise, by doing things that expend that energy. e companies all know that sugar is addictive and that fat, in its many forms, tastes good.
4. Volume
ere's no surprise that business is in the business of making money. What's more, is they are in the business of making your money. In some circles, the name of the game is volume. e more a company sells, the more money that company makes. But it's better to sell three Twinkies at a dollar than one large Twinkie at two dollars to accomplish that goal. Businesses spent a lot of time developing ways to manufacture and distribute things that were addictive, so that they could create a process and series of products that fit into a small space and time, in order to increase their volumes and capacities. One good thing is that, at least in theory, this should keep the prices down. But remember that sugar is addictive. Also, keep in mind that businesses are inherently greedy, and your addiction gives them leverage on their pricing schemes. When was the last time you talked to someone who was addicted to radishes?
and that might make them want to try one for themselves. But adults aren't quite as susceptible as little kids. Children can't discern between what they want right now and what the repercussions of eating those foods may be. (Sure, some are brighter than others, but we're not really talking about exceptional kids.) A significant portion of a business cost is in marketing. As we walk through the store, we find that the unhealthy food, like candy and cakes, are at the eye level of children. Companies want those kids to beg their moms and dads for chocolate bars and candy corn, to the point that their parents give in to their Freudian desires. So, where do we go from here? For one, stop eating unhealthy foods. Secondly, get involved with what your kids are eating at school. Pizza is not a veg-
etable. Finally, try supporting your local markets. You don't have to abandon grocery stores, but you can eectively cut costs by supplementing your grocery list with items from your local markets. Believe it or not, there are some still out there, and be glad you live in an area that is still partly rural for this fact. Every day, at noontime, local news gives you the farmer's market report. is means there's a place or two around you where local farmers come and sell their food. Find it. Use it. Be healthy. But aren't you more likely to get sick from eating food grown in an uncontrolled environment? I'd be likely to say that's hogwash. Common sense dictates that we should wash our produce before we eat it. If it looks bad, it probably is bad. Ask questions if you aren't sure. Most of those people selling food locally will be willing to answer simple questions. If you don't like the answers, then don't buy it. How many people do you know who died of eating deer meat? How many people do you know who got sick from eating squash they grew in their gardens? Ok, now compare those numbers to the total population of people who engage in those types of food consumption. What percentage did you come up with? Pretty low, huh? Yep. Pretty low.
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2. Regulation
Over the years, Uncle Sam has ravaged the American farmer and farming industry with regulation, fines, and taxes. Now, the major production of food has been taken out of the hands of the private individual and given to the greedy hands of the American corporation and businessmen. ere used to be a time when you could walk a country road and pass men and women hard at work tilling their gardens or driving their tractors over their plots of corn and soybean. Today, when you see acres of farmland, you see a landscape marked by corporate ownership. To counteract the costs associated with additional efforts required to produce the foods that are good for us, the companies have chosen to pass the costs on to the consumer.
3. Addiction
Human beings are apt to become addicted to things that give us energy. Over
RECIPE PALMER HOME GREENHOUSE
Coffee-Drenched Ice Cream with Banana and Peanuts

Yield: 4 servings Total: 7 Minutes
Ingredients 2 cups vanilla low-fat ice cream 2 medium bananas, sliced 1/2 cup hot brewed espresso 2 tablespoons chopped, dry-roasted peanuts 2 tablespoons chocolate curls (about 1/2 ounce) Preparation Spoon 1/2 cup ice cream into each of 4 bowls. Top each serving with half of banana, 2 tablespoons espresso, 1 1/2 teaspoons peanuts, and 1 1/2 teaspoons chocolate.
Nutritional Information Amount per serving Calories: 226 Fat: 6.8g Saturated fat: 2.2g Monounsaturated fat: 1.8g Polyunsaturated fat: 1.1g Protein: 5.5g Carbohydrate: 37.5g Fiber: 3.4g Cholesterol: 5.3mg Iron: 0.5mg Sodium: 107mg Calcium: 104mg
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Palmer Homes Greenhouse Program: Raising Plants, Raising Funds

Palmer Home for Children has an amazing Greenhouse Program. is year, six of the homes cottages are participating in the program. In the fall, each cottage picks their choice of flowers to grow, and Mary Tuggle, the Greenhouse and Grounds Manager, makes recommenand dations places the orders for the seedlings. In preparation of the seedlings arrival, in early February, the children wash and recycle pots, and fill them with dirt. Aer that, they help to plant, water, and fertilize the plants, each day, until they are big enough to sell. e cottage families promote sales of the flowers on Saturdays, by setting up at various sites in the community, including the Farmers Market. ey also host an annual Greenhouse Open House, and send advertisement flyers to the childrens schools. Its a big production, but its a great experience for the kids to watch these little seedlings grow into beautiful flowering baskets. And another reason the kids enjoy it is because they know that the fruit of their labor is fun money for their cottage. Fun money can be used to rent a movie, order pizza, or buy a new game. And sometimes they even manage to save enough for a cottage family vacation. People dont have to wait until Saturdays, to buy the flowers. e greenhouses are open Monday through Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, and Saturday from 9:00 AM -2:00 PM. Eight of twelve the greenhouses house their beautiful plants, and one of those eight house vegetable and bedding plants that they order wholesale and re-sell. ey send some of these to the Palmer Home ri Store. Palmer Home is so very grateful for the tremendous community support of their flower sales. Look for them on Saturdays in the community, at their special sale events (see below) or come by and shop at their greenhouses and thri stores.
Substitute strong brewed coee for the espresso, or use instant coee/espresso granules to make the coee. A vegetable peeler is a great tool to make chocolate curls from a bar of chocolate.
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Greenhouse Open House April 13 & 14 Flower Booth at Market Street - May 4 & 5 Saturdays, in April and May, at the Columbus Farmers Market
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PRAM to Hold Annual Baptist-Golden Triangle Receives Grant Conference in Columbus

e Susan G. Komen Foundarecently tion awarded a grant to Baptist Memorial Health Cares Mississippi regional hospitals: Baptist Memorial HospitalGolden Triangle, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Booneville, Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi and Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County. e $48,000 grant will be divided evenly, with each hospital receiving $12,000. e one-year grant will cover the cost of mammograms and other diagnostic services to medically underserved women in communities the hospitals serve. According to the American Cancer Societys Cancer Facts & Figures 2012, estimates are that 1,990 new cases of female breast cancer will be diagnosed in Mississippi, and approximately 440 women will die from the disease. More than 30 percent of the deaths from breast cancer in women older than 50 are preventable, through mammography screening. When caught early, 9 out of 10 women will survive breast cancer. Survival rates for breast cancer have steadily increased in women since 1990, thanks to earlier detection and improved treatment. Mammography screening also increases the chance of detecting breast cancer small enough to be treated by lumpectomy, instead of mastectomy, and decreases the need for chemotherapy. Studies have shown that education and early detection saves lives. We are pleased to partner with the Susan G. Komen Foundation, to oer Columbus area women the diagnostic care they need, said Paul Cade, administrator and CEO of Baptist Golden Triangle. With 328 beds, Baptist Golden Triangle is the largest regional hospital aliated with the Memphis, Tenn.based Baptist Memorial Health Care system. With physicians and surgeons representing almost every medical specialty practicing at the hospital, Baptist Golden Triangle oers a wide range of comprehensive medical care to patients of all ages. e hospital oers a variety of services to the community, including the Baptist Centers for Cancer Care, Baptist Behavioral Health Care for those with behavioral and mental health problems, an emergency room with 24-hour ambulance service, an extensive rehabilitation department, and educational programs. Baptist Golden Triangle employs more than 1,000 health care professionals. For more information, please call 662-244-1000 or visit goldentriangle.baptistonline.org
the Public Relae Public Relations Association tions Association of Mississippi is Mississippi of very excited about (PRAM) will hold hosting the State its annual State Conference in Conference in on PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION Columbus for the Columbus, first time! It's a April 12 and 13, OF MISSISSIPPI wonderful oppor2012. PRAMs antunity to spread nual conference has become one of the premier net- the word about a community we alworking and professional develop- ready know is great! ment events for communications A member of PRAMs Golden Trianprofessionals in the state. PRAM of- gle Chapter, Meagan Coughlin, serves fers its members numerous opportu- as the 2012 PRAM State President. nities for professional growth, is will be the very first year that the including conferences, workshops and annual PRAM state conference will be other learning opportunities; study held in Columbus and we couldnt do programs for accreditation; annual it without the support of the commuprofessional awards; and fosters a nity. anks to all of those who have greater knowledge of the public rela- helped us make this a success, says tions field. Coughlin. Highlights of the Conference are the For information about the conferpresentation of professional awards, ence, visit www.pramonline.com. including the Prism Award, honoring PRAM is composed of 10 local chapoutstanding work in the field of public ters geographically located throughout relations by professionals within the state of Mississippi, and which will be the state's major population centers. presented on ursday evening. e Membership consists of approximately Professional Excellence awards, in- 600 public relations professionals from cluding Educator of the Year, will be advertising and public relations agencies, corporations, non-profit organiannounced at lunch, on Friday. zations, government, education, Brennan Dockery, President of the industries and others. PRAM is a local PRAM chapter, says, "Columbus source of expertise and inspiration, already is known for its dynamic and a forum for networking with pubdowntown, successful economic de- lic relations practitioners throughout velopment eorts and diverse univer- the state. sity culture. What better group of people to show that o to than public relations specialists from across the state? e Golden Triangle Chapter of Special to e Real Story
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e tour buses, horse and carriage, and, yes, that big red double-decker bus. All of us recognize the signs of Pilgrimage. Our beautiful homes are painted, spruced up and all of the lawns are manicured to perfection. We see groups of people standing around, chatting, or a parade of cars slowly making their way up one street and down the other - the audible ooooh's and ahhhhhh's coming from folks enamored with our homes of old and their tales. Another attention-getter is "Tales from the Crypt", held in Friendship Cemetery. ese gied students research, study and perform "tales" of dierent people buried there, with details of their lives, families and how they came to be interred in Friendship Cemetery. As we stand there, trying to listen to these wonderful stories performed for our enjoyment, we are distracted by children climbing up and diving o tombstones, playing hide and seek or tag around the tombstones, and running all over graves. Looking around, we take note of the many grown-ups standing on graves, also. How did we come to be so uncaring and disrespectful? Our hearts are saddened by such disregard for those who have come before us. Visiting these well-loved and cherished homes brings back so many memories of times gone by - fond memories of growing up in the South and how we were taught to appreciate the beauty of our surroundings. Yes, back in the dark ages, when I was young (I think that was somewhere around the time the wheel was discovered) parents instructed their children on respecting their elders, taking care
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of what belongs to them, and being courteous at all times. We were taught to say "yes ma'am" and "no ma'am" or "yes sir" and "no sir". Gentlemen held
doors open for ladies, and held chairs for them, when they sat down. Police were held in high esteem and teachers were treated like members of our families. Oh, how I miss those days, when women were ladies and men were
gentlemen and we cherished and respected our homes, surroundings and each other! Yes, when visiting a cemetery was like visiting in church - you walked soly, being careful not to step on graves and there was an air of reverence all around. Wouldn't it be nice if the parents of today would invest the time and attention in their children to instill a desire to be thoughtful and respectful of others? Oh, for the day!
Mo & No-Mo
A Freshman with a Voice for the Future

I wanted to share our recent experience with the State Legislature and MVPS (MS Virtual Public Schools). It was a great day. It was Grace's first time to speak in a group setting, like that, and I think she did a great job. She did not say much, throughout the day, but when we got home, she said, "Today was really neat!" It was not only a great day to be a parent, but a great day to be an educator and future administrator. Knowing that my child had a big part in making a dierence in the educational opportunities for all students in Mississippi was indescribable. e Vice President for MS Center for Public Policy wants Grace and me to submit a video, telling about her experience with her on-line classes. e publicist for MVPS is going to work with her to do that. Senator Polk wanted to meet with us, personally, aer we finished speaking. He was very curious to find out what Grace thought about some ideas that were being tossed about, concerning virtual schools. ey were curious as to how she and I felt about Mississippi oering a charter virtual high school. Grace and I felt that having it available to provide courses for supplemental purposes was best. She
Does a merry-goround turn counter or clockwise (as a rule)?

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said she liked attending high schoo0l, but she also liked being able to take a class or two on-line, if she wanted to do so. She said they were a lot alike but different at the same time, and explained how. She liked being able to pause and replay her lessons as oen as she needed to, until she really understood what the teacher was saying. is was especially beneficial for Spanish I. If she had a question, she knew it would get answered. She also said she did not have to worry about what others thought, if she had a question, and she did not have to worry about being late for her next See FRESHMAN Pg. 15
Your Personal Freedoms on an Involuntary Diet

in your glove box. Its unbelievable. is cant be happening, you think. No way can this be happening. Well, think again! is could happen to you or any other American citizen, especially if you have any outstanding tickets or if youve committed a noncriminal oense.
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Imagine that you are driving home from work on a Friday aernoon, anxious to finish cleaning the house for weekend out-of-town guests. Being a law-abiding citizen, you are frightened when you see blue lights approaching quickly from behind you. What did I do? you ask yourself. Was I speeding? e ocer is definitely aer you, and flashes his lights. You fumble to retrieve your drivers license, as you pull over to the curb. e police ocers tone is not friendly. ere are actually two policemen. Get out of the vehicle, one of them instructs. Put your hands behind your head. You comply, moving slowly and deliberately, stepping out of your car onto the grass. Drivers license and registration, he demands. May I get my license out of my shirt pocket? you ask. My registration is in my glove compartment. One of the ocers takes your license while the other goes into your glove compartment, to obtain your registration. Whats this about, Ocer? Was I speeding or something? You failed to come to a complete stop, back on Honeysuckle, he said, and your le brake light is out. e second ocer says to the first, Dan, theres a white powdery substance in the glove. ats BC Powder, Ocers. Im sorry, Mr. Williams, but were taking you down to headquarters. WHAT? Were going to have to impound your vehicle, Mr. Williams. Please get into the squad car. But I havent done anything! Youre taking me to jail? you ask in disbelief. e arresting ocer begins to read you your rights as he pushes down on your head to get you into the back seat. All you know is that you are being arrested, on your way home from work, for not coming to a complete stop at a stop sign and for having a BC Powder
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It started out as a high-profile case in New Jersey, filed by Albert Florence, who was twice the victim of horrible strip searches by Burlington and Essex County, New Jersey, jail ocials in 2005. (e Star-Ledger, January 21, 2010) On Monday, April 2, 2012, in an opinion with sweeping implications for thousands of non-criminal oenders, the US Supreme Court denied Florences claim. ey ruled that detention centers do not need to have any suspicion or cause to strip-search a detainee. e vote was 5-4, splitting the Courts liberal and conservative wings down the middle, with the deciding vote cast by Anthony M. Kennedy. Maintaining safety and order at detention centers requires the expertise of correctional ocials, who must have substantial discretion to devise reasonable solutions to problems. e seriousness of the oense may be a poor predictor of who has contraband, Kennedy also wrote. It would be unworkable to force ocials to determine who may be a suspicious smuggler of contraband In other words, everyone is guilty until proven innocent. Isnt this the opposite of the basis of our so-called justice system? Is this another major piece of evidence that our rights are disappearing? You bet! Florences wife was arrested by a state police ocer for speeding, and he noticed that Albert Florence had an outstanding warrant for his arrest for an unpaid fine. But, in fact, the father of four and financial manager in a car dealership in Middlesex, NJ, had already paid the fine. A snafu indicated that he still owed the money, when he was actually paid up for past oenses.
sons in Maplewood, a suburb of St. Louis. It was about 10:30 PM. As I approached the overpass, along I-70, I saw what appeared to be some sort of fireworks in the sky in front of me, rising out of the horizon. As I drove closer, I could see that these things were definitely not fireworks. Each one had the general structure of a dragonfly. ey remained in a cluster and moved up and over me, heading toward the west. To avoid having a wreck, I pulled over in a church parking lot, to get a better look. I told several friends what I had seen. ey jokingly asked, What were you drinking, JD? A few days later I saw a report about drones. (Digital Journal, Lynn Hermann, February 13, 2012). ese small, robotic unmanned flying machines (some as light as 4.4 pounds) will be invading air space, soon, under a plan that the Federal Aviation Administration will reveal before the end of the year. A bill was passed in early February, 2012, allocating $30 billion dollars to the FAA, which will enable them to put thousands of drones into the skies over America. e US House and Senate have both approved the FAAs Reauthorization Act bill, which pressures the FAA to relax rules on domestic drone activity. e Senate passed the bill 75-20. Civil liberties groups have spoken out on the measure, stating that the new legislation oers no restrictions on drone surveillance operations by police and federal agencies. e end result could be a rapid advance toward this country becoming a surveillance society. Several law enforcement agencies all across the country have already purchased drones for specific jobs. e problem with that, according to watchdog groups, is that no one knows just how much those specific jobs will infringe on our personal freedoms, since its virtually unchartered territory. Other personal freedom mis-actions by our government News sources on the Internet recently provided updates on pro-
posed legislation that would allow law enforcement to be able to check the content of you personal phone records! (Not just phone numbers of who you called and the times the calls were made.) Many employers are now requiring that potential employees provide them with passwords for Facebook accounts as a provision to work. (What? Can they do that? And what the heck are they afraid of?) Cameras at intersections have been around, a long time. e four that were in Columbus were deactivated, a long time ago. (ank goodness! Must have boiled down to too much money.) TSA abuse at airports goes beyond common sense. Stripsearching 90-year-old women and doing cavity searches is not as uncommon as you might think. Folks, it seems to me that our personal freedoms are slowly disappearing. It also seems that many of these governmental invasions are never brought up for public discussion. e reason given for many of these invasions is to protect the public. Protect the public from what? It seems to me that what we really need is protection from the government. e government has gone way too far and continues to usurp its power and flex its muscles in our faces. If you think, for a minute, that Big Brother was only an element of fiction, then you need to open your eyes. Read and become aware of whats going on. Let your voice be heard. For Gods sake, do something, and be quick about it. Who knows whats next?
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John Dorroh
jdorroh@realstorypublishing.com John Dorroh is a Columbus resident who presently works and lives in the St. Louis area. He works as an educational consultant, traveling in the Midwest and Southeast. He writes short stories, essays, and cheesy poetry about people he has met along the way.
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A few months ago, I was driving back to the farm from my Cajun dance les-
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Jan Miller Pursues Her Dream

Remember when you were a child, and people would ask you what you wanted to be when you grew up? Most of us had quick responses to that question: a police ocer, a ballerina, a firefighter, a nurse; many other occupations spring to mind, as well. We were wide-eyed and giddy at the idea of being able to be anything and do anything we wanted. We werent afraid to dream big. Somewhere along the way, our dreams give way to reality. We push them to the sidelines and life starts whizzing past us. Before long, we are on top of the proverbial hill and sliding down the other side. One day we wake up and wonder what happened to our dreams. Jan Miller, a retired schoolteacher, is actively pursuing her dream to become a published author. She has always enjoyed writing - especially poetry. During her teen years, she found herself drawn to poetry. She instantly felt a connection with it, because someone else expressed what she was feeling. It gave her comfort and hope to know that she wasnt alone. Someone else got her. Jans poetic themes come from her life experiences. In her personal quest for comfort and healing, she studies scripture. For Jan, lifes answers come from her handbook, the Bible. Her poetry is therapeutic. It is a process for healing. Writing gives her joy. She writes what God puts in her heart. Her goal is to share with others the strength and joy that can come out of dicult situations. Splendor can come from adversity. Jan wants others to be able to connect with her poetry the way she did when she was younger. She wants people to know that even when you feel alone, you arent. ere is hope. Jan isnt just sitting idly by and hoping her writing will get noticed. She currently attends the monthly meetings of the Christian Writers Group of Tuscaloosa. Some of her work has been in the Picayune Item newspaper (Jan is originally from Picayune) and e Commercial Dispatch. She has submitted one of poems to a magazine and is waiting for a reply. Jan is looking for other opportunities to share her poetry. Jans poems are in the form of lyric poetry. is style expresses the writers feelings, mind-set and opinions. ey are very personal and poignant. Lyric poems are typically short but express a great deal of emotion. e following is a sample of her poetry: Trust me. Follow my peace. Be content in me and know that I am working things out for you. You don't have to know the future; just know that I love you and am keeping watch over you. Trust me; obey me; follow me. I'll be your source. Give, and love others. I'll do the rest. Look for the good things each day. Refuse to focus on the negative. Speak life into other's lives and situations. Water others. I'll bless you abundantly. Sing; laugh; dance. I am a good God, and I can be trusted. Tell others about me. ey need to know. Jan sums up her hearts desire thusly: God puts dreams in our hearts and sometimes we dont do anything to fulfill them. I dont want to die with this dream in my heart. Jan wants her writing to be her legacy. She challenges all of us not let our dreams die but to try. You only fail if you dont try.
Civic Leaders Get Immersed in Air Force Training
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Air Education and Training Command Commander's Group members, Michael Hainsey (left) and Lynn Robinson (right) tour the 560th Flying Training Squadron at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, March 20. Hainsey and Robinson, represent Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. They are looking at the photo gallery of the Freedom Flyers, former prisoners of war, who received their last or "fini" flight with the 560th FTS.
Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr., commander, Air Education and Training Command, hosted civic leaders from across the command to observe air, space and cyberspace training, at Randolph Air Force Base, March 19 -21, 2012. Michael Hainsey and Lynn Robinson, representatives for Columbus Air Force Base, MS, along with twenty-one other members of the AETC Commander's Group, participated in command briefings on force structure and the budget reduction impact on the command. ey also visited training squadrons to see pilot and remotely-piloted aircra training. At Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston, on their second day, they visited the Medical and Education Training Campus (METC), and learned how the 2005 Base Closure and Realignment (BRAC) process resulted in positive results for enlisted medical training. Instead of being spread out over a number of locations, all services now come to METC and train in the joint environment, before entering the fight. For the Air Force component, the group
visited one of the newest Air Force dormitories, complete with high security measures. Of the daily average 7,000 METC students, more than 1,650 are Airmen. e group then went to 24th Air Force and the AF Cyberspace Information Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, to learn how Airmen train and fight against cyber threats. ese Airmen use specialized capabilities to defend the Air Force communications network and the Global Information Grid. e AETC Commander's Group is composed of one or two civilian leaders from each community surrounding a major AETC wing or group across the nation. Hainsey has been a representative since 2010, and Robinson is a newlyappointed member. Members engage with senior AETC leaders and Airmen, throughout their term, to help them better understand the missions of Air Force men and women serving in their communities.
Candi Vezina
Candi is involved with several community groups. She enjoys doing things for others and spending time with her family.
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As many of you know, Im gay and I am from Mississippi. Unfortunately, the group of people that has discriminated against me the most is Christians. From being called a criminal for being gay, being suddenly shunned and ignored, to hate calls/voicemails and on and on and on. In the past, it has been easy to hide this part of my life, simply because I dont wear it on my forehead, especially when I run into someone whom I know is a devout Christian. I would tend to walk down a dierent aisle in the grocery store or if I couldnt avoid the person, then I would find a way to shy away from questions like, So, are you married? or So, do you have a boyfriend? We all know that feeling - no matter what we may be hiding, in order to escape possible rejection - the feeling of shame; the feeling of being less. I outgrew avoiding those questions, and I hoped, for a long time, that I would be strong enough, one day, to love and accept those who have rejected me along the way. At least, I believed it was possible; now, I know it is possible. I realize what kind of person I want to be, and that it requires that I take time to love, appreciate, and discover who I am. We cannot forever blame whoever we feel is our oppressor; we cannot forever be victims. Trust me - its easy for me to slip into a victim mentality, blaming the whole world and every Christian I come across for my lack of equality, because of bad experiences with other Christians. But, I would rather choose to hope that one day I may be treated equally and fairly by all, and I know it
Do Unto Others
starts with me. It starts with me being who I really am - because when we build relationships based on authenticity, then we are able to open each other's eyes and hearts.
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MEAGAN ONAN
I remember the moment when my mom said to me, Let it go. Be who you are.
I le Mississippi for many years, only to return a little over a year ago. Yes, I chose to return, so that I could try to love those who hated me before. What I have realized is that, because I love myself more than I used to, now I am suddenly surrounded by people who love, support, and encourage me. Has it been an internal battle? Oh, yes. Have I experienced discrimination? Yes. But, let me tell you something - what I have begun to see is that more Christians are willing to understand me and willing to love me - willing to try. Lets not forget to thank those who support us and accept us and, especially, those who stand up for us. In fact, I want to thank those who have rejected me; thank you for pushing me to be stronger, to claim more of what I want to surround myself with, and for showing me a path to an open door down the road, where my healing and recollection of where I really come from resides. In fact, I believe I needed each one of you. (I am not saying that abuse or discrimination is ok, but it is a great teacher, if you allow it to be and if you allow it to be, then you will move on.)
I am no better than you, if you call me a criminal for being gay and I retaliate by calling you ignorant. I would rather choose to walk away and around be someone who tells me that I am wonderful, just as I am. e truth of the matter is, if you seek love you will find it; and if you seek what you call hate or ignorance, then you will experience more of it. If you arent consciously seeking hate or ignorance, take a look around you and see what you are reading or watching, and who you are spending your time with. All I am saying is, lets rejoice in the ones who support us. Let us thank them, embrace them, and move forward. e more attention we put on those who we think are keeping us from what we want, the more it will keep us from getting what we really want freedom.
I remember the moment when my mom said to me, Let it go. Be who you are. at interaction has healed many layers, for me. I realize that not all of us are fortunate enough to have a mom like I do. But, there is someone out there who will tell you those exact words: Let it go. Be who you are. It might be a voice inside your heart or a knowledge that cant be misplaced by any amount of negativity. If I could say that to every person around the world who is hurting and feeling like they will
never be able to move past discrimination, I would certainly do so. During my darkest moments, somewhere outside of me there was a light shining in the heart of another, showing me the way, re-introducing me to the goodness of the human spirit. So, even though it may be tough for you, now, I know there is someone there who can be that light for you, until you can be that light for yourself. e common thread of all religions is love - to love ourselves, our God (whatever form that may take), and to love others. e contrast in our world and in our society is serving a purpose. Its showing us what is important to us, and that it is up to each one of us, as individuals, to be who we want to be. If anything, this is a letter to me to remind myself of the love of so many Christians and so many others, from all walks of life and religions that I have received, over the years. ank you for embracing me, so that I could learn to embrace myself and move on from the feeling of being less, to a feeling of empowerment. Now I know I can embrace others. What use to be Im gay, unless youre Christian, is now Im Meagan, and it is so nice to see you.
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Meagan M. ONan
Meagan M. ONan is the award-winning author of Creating Your Heaven on Earth, avid blogger, poet, and supporter of the underdog. Meaganonan.org
FRESHMAN cont. from pg.

class. She does wish that MVPS would oer more classes. However, they can only provide classes that have been approved by the State Department of Education; otherwise they cannot count as high school credits. MVPS was meeting with the Legislature, that day, to request more funding, because they, at current funding levels, have to turn students away. As a public school teacher and a mom of two high school students, I have spent many hours helping them study and complete homework. I can honestly say that the on-line classes aren't easy. ey are quite rigorous. Students
have to do a lot of reading. ey also have videos and live lessons from the teacher. e live lessons are just like being in the classroom, listening to the teacher and seeing the notes on the board. You just can't see the teacher. I think on-line classes work best for students who are disciplined learners. ey have to stay current on their classes, and not fall behind. ree years ago, during the summer in which my son, Cole Younger, was going to be getting his license, I was curious as to whether Driver's Ed was offered on-line. I Googled "Driver's Ed on-line course for MS". I found a site where he could take 20% of the class for free. We did not have to pay anything, See FRESHMAN Pg. 20
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RON PARLATO
Government Is Good For You

e debate over big vs. small government has been with us since the beginning of our history. ere has been an ebb and flow of federal projects and programs, with the most active period being in the era of FDRs New Deal and in that of LBJs e Great Society. Republicans have promoted the idea of small government throughout the 20th Century. In recent history, Barry Goldwater was one of the first champions of small government, and although his position focused on limiting the federal role in favor of states rights, he popularized the notion that the federal government was overreaching. Ronald Reagan is remembered for his famous statement that government is not the solution but the problem, and his focus was clearly on the inecient and overbearing federal government. Privatization became a buzzword in his administration, and in successive Republican and Democratic ones to follow. Despite Goldwaters and Reagans forceful commitment to reducing the role of government in American life, they had little eect. e federal government has continued to grow. acrimoniously so. However, most people even the most rabidly anti-government benefit from federal programs. e most obvious is from agricultural and water subsidies. e U.S. Department of Agriculture distributes between $10 billion and $30 billion in cash subsidies to farmers and owners of farmland each year. More than 90 percent of agriculture subsidies go to farmers of five cropswheat, corn, soybeans, rice, and cotton. More than 800,000 farmers and landowners receive subsidies, but the payments are heavily tilted toward the largest producers. In addition to routine cash subsidies, the USDA provides subsidized crop insurance, marketing support, and other services to farm businesses. e USDA also performs extensive agricultural research and collects statistical data for the industry. ese indirect subsidies and services cost taxpayers about $5 billion each year, putting total farm support at between $15 billion and $35 billion annually. (Wikipedia) ese subsidies lower the cost of a wide range of food and other consumer items. Corn derivatives alone are used in over 3,500 products, including: toothpaste, batteries, cosmetics, medicines, paper products, paints & dyes, inks, glues, detergents, cleaners, tires, plastics, body lotions, and shoe polish. Added to these subsidies to keep food costs down, are water subsidies: At a time when California water is scarce and expensive, taxpayers guarantee Central Valley farms an abundant and cheap supply through a subsidy worth up to $416 million a year, according to an Environmental Working Group (EWG) investigation that calculated, for the first time, federal water subsidies to each of more than 6,800 farms in the Central Valley Project (CVP). EWG found that water subsidies in the CVP are overwhelmingly controlled by the largest farms. In 2002, the largest 10 percent of the farms got 67 percent of the water, for an average subsidy worth up to $349,000 each at market rates for replacement water. Twenty-seven large farms received subsidies each worth $1 million or more at market rates (Environmental Working Group) e Interstate Highway System, a government project, is funded from taxes levied on all those who purchase gasoline, not just those who use the system, thus creating a subsidy for those who do, including truckers. is subsidy contributes to lower real costs of transportation and lower produce prices. Many government programs are and have been extremely popular. e Veterans Administration has a $140 billion budget for 2013, which is considerably higher than $62 billion in 2004 (VA statistics). Medicare accounts for 12 percent of the total budget and unemployment insurance for 16 percent. irty-six percent of the budget goes for current military expenditures. Student loans amount to $30 billion per year (Cato). A number of other government programs are valued by most people regardless of their political stripe. e Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) guarantees bank accounts. e Federal Drug Administration (FDA) assures the quality of drugs. e Federal Aviation Administration manages the skies. e list of programs which are popular is long. Not everyone is aware of all the federal benefits they receive, especially the indirect ones; but if they were, they would certainly be less antagonistic toward government. Recent polls on peoples views on Obamacare have shown that a significant number of respondents are against it when simply asked a yes-no question, citing government intrusion; but when told of its benefits, respond far more positively. One can infer that if people knew more about federal benefits, they would object to government less. Government, of course, includes state, county, and local jurisdictions; and most people would agree on the need for public schools, police and fire, road maintenance, etc.; and the vast majority would not want to do without them, although they would like to reform them. Unfortunately, the rancorous debate continues about the role of government, and has been reduced to cut spending vs. increase spending; big government vs. small government. What is needed is a rational approach, such as that suggested above a systematic, objective, cost-eective review of all government programs, to determine which which should stay, which should go, and which should be privatized. Obviously not all government is bad, just some of it.
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e importance of government has been no more evident than today. Political debate has centered around deficit reduction, and the size and influence of federal spending has come under severe scrutiny. ere is no doubt that spending has gotten out of hand, but instead of reducing it willy-nilly, every government program should be subjected to a rigorous cost-benefit analysis, to determine whether it should remain, be reformed, or be privatized. In short, the burden of proof should be on government to show where it is better than the private sector in delivering goods and services, and how its programs can significantly aect positive outcomes. Currently, however, the debate has been over-simplified. e argument has not been on what government programs are cost-eectively beneficial (that is accepting a role for government and rationally deciding what that is), but whether government is useful at all. e debate has become partisan and
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.
Enjoying a Roll in the Grass
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Sadie, a four-year-old American Pit Bull Terrier, reminds us that sometimes, when the sun is shining, the wind is blowing, and it just feels right, the best thing to do is let your hair down, roll around in the grass, and take in the beauty of your surroundings, without a care in the world...if only for just a moment. Sadie lives with Aimee & Kenneth Shaw of Columbus; fellow pit bull terriers, Lexi and Toby; three cats, TJ, Monkey and Jibbilette; and, most importantly, Porkchop!
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FAIRVIEWS LIVING PICTURES
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Photos by Christy Tracey
Clockwise fom top: (1) Stephaine Gregg holds her one-year-old son, Steven Gregg. (2) Roman Guards Pat Hollet, Brad Flemming, and Keith Falkner. (3) Jesus, played by Steve McKay. (4) Bride and Groom, Steve and Jennifer Middlebrooks. (5) Chris Crawley (Jesus), Bo Harris, Rodney Falkner, Lu Thompson play Pharisee.
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PIG TALES
His best Charlie Chaplin impression.
Porkchop is ten weeks old, now, and probably weights 25 lbs. I'm not sure how much more weight he'll put on, aer his ordeal last week, though. We took him to the MSU Vet School, in Starkville, last Wednesday, to be neutered. We originally thought he'd have to stay overnight, but he got to come home, within two hours of dropping him o. When I say ordeal, I mean "ORDEAL"! He has a lime-green harness that he has worn on occasion, but we haven't really used it with a leash (to walk). I had the bright idea that we'd walk him into the vet oce, with his harness and a leash, but Porkchop had other plans. We pulled up at the vet school, got him out of the back seat, all pretty and sweet in his harness and leash, and then, all hell broke loose. He was already upset because he had-
n't been able to eat since 9:30pm, the night before - and was pretty fussy about it. So, he immediately walked under the truck, squealing, throwing a little pig fit, and backed out of his harness! Now, the hunt was on. My husband, Kenneth, was on one side of the truck, and I was on the other. Porkchop would just about come out one side, and then he would run to the other. I finally caught a piggie leg at the front of the truck, and Porkchop was screaming bloody murder, like he was being butchered (oops), and once again slipped away from us. We FINALLY caught him, and carried him in the vet oce, with him squealing at the top of his lungs (maybe he knew what was going to happen?). To top it all o, there were construction workers watching all of this unfold - I can only imagine how long they laughed about what they had just witnessed! Greased pig? I imagine a greased pig would be totally impossible to catch! Once inside, though, Porkchop turned on the charm and it seemed like everyone at the vet school was his biggest fan. I was a little concerned, since he had been so fussy and bent out of shape, but he handled it like he was in a parade, putting on his best behavior, and eating up the attention. Maybe he was trying to make some
buddies in there, so the inevitable wouldn't happen. But, it did - and we'll have a happier piggie because of it. e procedure itself only took about five minutes, but he had to be sedated and monitored until he woke up. I figured he'd be a little out of it that aernoon, but he was running around like nothing happened. And
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Porkchop made his bed, and hes going to lie in it, too!
hungry? Boy - that pig ate and ate, that aernoon, like he wasn't going to get another meal in his life! Our dogs and cats were extremely concerned, when he came home, and have been really careful with him, lately. Animals are a lot smarter than most people give them credit for. Porkchop doesn't have any stitches, and should be completely healed by the end of the week. He's doing very well, and even decided he needed a new bed. We kicked the blanket o our bed one night, and Porkchop has taken it over. He goes in there, cuddles up in the blanket (sometimes he even has it over his shoulders with his head sticking out), and just takes a good ole nap. When bedtime comes, there he goes - he oen has a perfect little tunnel formed that he burrows
into, and goes to sleep. He does like to sleep completely covered up, so you have to be sure there's not a pig in a blanket before you move it! I'm sure you've all heard the phrase, "sweating like a pig" (referring to sweating profusely). However, pigs don't sweat - which is why they wallow in mud, to cool themselves o. e phrase is actually a reference to pig iron, a form of iron smelting. (I'm learning all sorts of things about pigs!) More on Porkchop and his new harness training next week!
Safety Tips
from the National Crime Prevention Council
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.
Street Smart Teens

Share the following 10 tips with teens to help them be safe, vigilant, and street smart:
1. Stay alert and tuned into your surroundings, wherever you are - at school or the mall, on the street, waiting for a bus or subway, or driving. 2. Send the message that youre calm, confident, and know where youre going. 3. Stick to well-lighted, well-traveled streets. Avoid shortcuts through wooded areas, parking lots, or alleys. 4. Dont accept rides or gis from someone you dont know well and trust - that includes people youve met on the Internet. 5. Know the neighborhoods where you live, go to school, and work. Be aware of the locations of fire and police stations and public telephones. Remember which stores and restaurants stay open late. 6. Take the safest route to and from school, stores, or your friends houses. Know where to go for help, if you need it. 7. Dont display your cash or any other inviting targets, such as cell phones or expensive jewelry and clothing. 8. Carry your backpack or purse close to your body and keep it closed. If you are just carrying a wallet, put it inside your coat or front pants pocket, not in your back pocket or backpack. 9. Have your car or house key in your hand, before you reach the door. 10. Trust your instincts. If something or someone makes you uneasy, avoid the person or situation and leave as soon as possible.
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CULTURALLY SPEAKING
Emergence
Describes More Than Just an Art Exhibit
Editors Note: is is the first of a new column in which we will focus on local artists, in order to highlight the rich and diverse cultural treasures in the area.
Trevor Lockhart doesnt come across as what most people would imagine an artist to be like. Hes clean-cut, fit, and dresses conservatively exactly what you would expect from a.Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force. Yes, I said United States Air Force. Trevor is a very talented photographer, whose work is currently on display at the Renee Reedy Studio, as part of the Art in Columbus series of art exhibits. Despite his youth (hes just short of 23
Snow White - Addie Talley
Misty Forest - Caleb Hunt
Emergence is the name of the latest art exhibit to open at the Renee Reedy Studio. It features the work of emerging artists, from throughout the area.
e show, which opened with a reception, this past ursday (April 5), features the work of eighteen artists, with sixty-three works, in total. e exhibit, which includes works in photography, painting, pen and ink, and mixed media, is quite impressive. Some of the artists in Emergence have not exhibited their work in Columbus, previously. Take, for example, the photographs of Trevor Lockhart, which highlight scenes from far-flung destinations. Although she only has one piece in the show, Sarah Oswalts mixed media offering is oddly stunning, while Addie Talleys photos are both sweet and thought-provoking, at the same time. e real star of the show, however, is Caleb Hunt. His two acrylic paintings are as beautiful as they are serene. e only disappointment is that these are the only two pieces that he has available, now especially since one of them was snapped up at the opening reception. Emergence does not simply serve as the title of the current exhibit at Renee Reedy Studio; it also seems to highlight the fact that the gallery is rapidly developing a buzz as the place to which arts lovers appear to be gravitating. According to the
gallery partners, ursdays opening hosted well over 100 people, an impressive turnout for Columbus. A firsthand observation, that night, made it clear that the gallery is attracting a wide cross-section of the community. ere were college students, young professionals, artists, and babyboomers among the attendees. e common denominator seemed to be a love for interesting art, as well as the gallerys welcoming atmosphere. e statement, is is not the typical snooty, sterile art gallery, is an apt characterization of this space, nestled below Caf on Main, at 101 5th Street South. It is recommended that one call ahead, before visiting the gallery, as their hours vary. e number to call is 662.368.8181. Expect to be hearing more from this gallery, in the near future.
manipulate his photographs. Instead, he prefers to rely on his keen eye, as well as the settings that come standard on his Canon 30D camera. In response to a question of what his preferred subject is, Trevor indicated that he loves to travel, and like to photograph urban scenes and, especially, the people in the cities he visits. He has taken photographs in Vietnam, Morocco, Germany, China and, of course, the US. is led to a query as to what was the hardest shot that he had taken, to which he replied In Morocco, people dont like to have their pictures taken, and end up dodging to get out of the photo. As a result, most of his pictures of people, in this country, are taken from behind, as in Anonymous one of the photos in Emergence, the show in which Trevors work is currently featured. While on the subject of the gallery show, Trevor stated that it is the first time that he has shown his work in a gallery setting. His work is quite aordable, with prices ranging from $50-$300. e most expensive piece that he has in Emergence is Ha Long Bay a panoramic shot that is priced at $120. With prices like that, now may be a good time to scoop up one of Trevors pieces, before he becomes more wellknown and his prices increase. e Emergence show, including Trevors photographs, will be on display until April 30th. If you would like to view his work, visit Renee Reedy Studio, located at 101 5th Street South (below Caf on Main). Gallery hours can vary, so it is recommended that you call 662.368.8181 before stopping by.
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years of age), his work has the feel of someone who has been honing his cra for a much longer time. When asked how long he has been practicing his art and whether he has had any formal training, Trevor replied that he had taken his first photography class in 2005 or 2006, when he was in high school. He also took some classes at Napa Valley Community College, though he did not major in photography. Trevor explained that he doesnt use any soware, such as Photoshop, to
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FAITH MATTERS
The True Story of Christianity

A Challenge from the Churches of Christ
Are you to going church, but finding a club? Looking for the Bible, but all you are getting is babble? Do you go, seeking answers, but end up leaving with more questions? Do you question why you go to the church that you go to? Most people think that, if you question your faith, you have committed a horrible sin. is cannot be the case. If so, then the apostles were in a constant state of sin, for all the times that they questioned Jesus identity. John the Baptizer, during his time in prison, sent messengers to Jesus to ask, Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another? (Matthew 11:3). John asks this question, aer he had made his confident confession on the banks of the Jordan River, e next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world (John 1:29). Jesus did not sharply rebuke John for his inconsistency but, instead he encouraged and uplied his faith in the Son of God (Matthew 11:4-6). Still not convinced? en consider this. While John is blazing the trail, preparing the people for the coming Messiah who would save them from their sins, he causes the Jews to question the things he was teaching. In John 1, starting in verse nineteen, the religious leaders have John on trial and desire to know if he is the Christ, or is he Elias, or that prophet. ey then ask why he goes about baptizing, if he is not any of these individuals they were looking for. ese men desired evidence from this teacher that what he presented was the truth. Notice also, aer Jesus steps on the scene and begins drawing followers, one of them is named Philip of Bethsaida. Philip then goes and finds Nathanael, saying, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph (John 1:45). Nathanael responds, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? (John 1:46). You see friends - Nathanael was not willing to just receive this information, without some type of evidence. He questioned the integrity of the findings. Our challenge for you, in this article, is the same one that Philip proposed to Nathanael, Come and see (John 1:46). It is the desire of the members of the Magnolia Church of Christ to clear the confusion that surrounds Christianity today. We ask that you investigate with us, as we study through the scriptures, comparing the identity and activities of the first century with those that are in existence today. We will put the teachings of the denominations on trial, just as those men in the first century put John the Baptizer, the Apostles, and Jesus Himself on trial for the doctrine that they boldly proclaimed. We want to remove the question asked by Pilate, What is truth? (John 18:38). Friends, truth is obtainable! And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free (John 8:32; emphasis added).You can know the truth! In Pauls letter to the Ephesians he wrote to them, Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ (Ephesians 3:4). ere is a saying that the road to hell is paved with good intentions. However true that may be, we need to be more concerned with the road that leads to heaven and how we can find it. Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in there at. Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it (Matthew 7:13-14). Friends, contrary to popular belief, there are only two ways to go in this life: one which leads to life eternal and another to eternal destruction. e Churches of Christ love you and want to help put you on the right path, but the only way we can do that is if you are willing to be like those noble Bereans, ese were more noble than those in essalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so (Acts 17:11). Search the scriptures with us and find the true story.
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Evangelist for the Magnolia Church of Christ If you have questions or topics you would like to be discussed please contact me: Magnolia Church of Christ 161 Jess Lyons Rd Columbus, MS 39705 magnoliacofc@gmail.com (434) 429-5221
Congressional Sta Visits Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Transportation Museum
FRESHMAN cont. from pg. 15
MSVPS members with Representative Chism.
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Congressional sta members met in Columbus on Monday at the headquarters of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority to discuss waterway issues and view the progress and future plans of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Transportation Museum. Left to right: Drew Robertson, Senator Roger Wicker's oce; Kelli Jackson and Mabel Murphreee, Congressman Alan Nunnelee's oce; Mindy Maxwell, Senator Thad Cochran's oce; Agnes Zaiontz, Museum Director, Rufus Ward, Historian, and Martha Segars, Authority member representing Governor Phil Bryant.
unless he wanted to continue the course. We taught him how to drive. We just wanted him to learn the other stu that goes along with being behind the wheel. Because he took the course on-line, he did not receive high school credit, but he did not need the credit, anyway. Most students only take Driver's Ed for insurance purposes. We contacted our insurance company, first, to make sure that they would accept the certificate, upon his completion, and they did. Within a week of him completing the course, he
received the certificate in the mail. Grace will be doing the same. Grace has come a long way, since she was 4. At that time, she fell while she had a Q-tip in her ear. She ruptured her eardrum, and spent the next few years, being unable to hear in one ear. It was especially hard to teach her how to spell and read. She also had issues with staying focused. It would have been easy to make excuses and allow failure. Instead I taught her perseverance and learning strategies. I have taught her that when you know you have a problem staying focused, you work harder to stay focused. You do not use it as an excuse; instead, you figure out ways to stay focused. Aer several surgeries, her hearing finally tested 100% normal at the end of her 3rd grade year. Grades do not come easy for Grace. ey never have. She works hard. She listens in class, does her homework, asks questions when she doesn't understand, and most importantly, she does not wait until the last minute to study. She plans ahead, which is dicult for most teenagers. Her goal right now is to either graduate early, at the end of her junior year, or to dual-enroll as a senior.
Amy Younger
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TALES FROM THE CRYPT
Since 1991, history students from the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science have presented Tales from the Crypt, a dramatization where history comes to life.
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Mike Klaskla plays Henry Farandis.
4-week-old Jenna, daughter of Mike & Joellena Boeckner, attends her first of many tours.
A large crowd turns out for the dramatization and to hear the guitar performance by Le Roy Martin, Lura Howard and Joseph Payne.
Local Businesses Receive Plaques of Appreciation
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Mr. Blake Trenary with CJ's Pizza receives a plaque of appreciation from 14th Flying Training Wing Commander, Col. Barre Seguin for being Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training (SUPT) Class 12-07's Pilot Partner.
Mrs. Sandy Robinson with Air Control Engineering Inc. receives a plaque of appreciation from 14th Flying Training Wing Commander, Col. Barre Seguin for being Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training (SUPT) Class 12-07's Pilot Partner.
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SportsTalk
by Jeremiah Short
SPORTS
April 11, 2012
Cook Helped Lay the Foundation

Brandon Henderson. It was rough at first, but you learn as you grow. Aer the 2008 season, Croom resigned and Dan Mullen was hired to replace him. Mullen commanded a certain level of respect, from the moment he first met with the team. I knew who he was, as a coach. So, therefore, there was something to expect, there. Because he had coached numerous first round dra picks. He had numerous national championships and Heisman trophy winners. So, there is that resume that came with his name, stated Cook, on his first impression of Mullen. Although Cook had reservations about continuing to be a Bulldog, aer the hire, he ultimately stuck with the program.
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something that will be remembered forever, said Cook. e season didnt come without adversity, as the Bulldogs lost a starting defensive end in the middle of the season, when the redshirt sophomore succumbed to cancer. It helped the team grow closer together. at season was special to us all - especially losing Neck Bell. We grew in that case, also; it was more of we can come together and do this for him. It showed on the field, said Cook. e 2010 season would be the last in Cooks career. He had to give up football, due to a neck injury that he first started having problems with during his sophomore season. It wasnt the fact I had to give up football. It was the fact that there is life aer football, which I think a lot of people fail to realize. So, it took a lot of prayer and people behind me. I learned that football has to come to an end for everyone, stated Cook, on giving up football. One of the reasons Cook was able to handle quitting football is his Christian faith. As far as my walk with Christ, people have to see my actions - not everyone is perfect. My freshman year, Sam Watts came. He was the reason I was able to stay strong during it all - because with Sam being there, he held me accountable. Whatever I did was thanks to Sam Watts. He helped me grow. said Cook, speaking on his faith. Cook was able to stay with the program as a student coach; something he always wanted to do if his career ended prematurely. I had always asked them what I could do, if something came up, to stay around them (teammates). Regardless, the guys I signed with are still here. I had always wanted to be around them. I wanted to show them that, just because I didnt play, that I wasnt going to take a dierent route. is has been such a part of my life for three years. Its hard to turn around and not play anymore, said Cook. He did think about whether he could have helped the team in 2011, if not for his injury. e explosive blocker was able to help, by mentoring burgeoning stars Malcolm Johnson and Brandon Hill. All I could do, realistically, was help Malcolm Johnson and Brandon Hill with what I knew. Everyone that knows Mississippi State football knows why Coach Croom signed me, was because of my blocking ability. I thought about whether, if I played, would I have made a dierence, but you cant go through life with regrets, Cook said. Cook is helping Matt Balis, Mississippi States strength and conditioning coach, for the time being. He hopes to keep helping the Bulldog coaching sta and his former teammates. Cook is most proud of the fact that he helped get the Mullen era o to a good start and was part of something. at was a big reason why I came, also; I didnt want to be a part of tradiSee COOK Pg. 23
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Rawl Continuing to Build CRM Sports

Its rare that fans get to know the back story of the media personalities they follow. I decided to crack the veil behind one, by interviewing Jon Rawl, President of CRM Sports, who is based out of Oxford, Mississippi. Rawl is certainly a busy man, producing 19 dierent shows, including: Hotty Toddy Hotline, Bully Barkline, and the Southern Connection. I think to really know Rawl, you have to know a little about his childhood. He grew up on Clayton Rawls Farms, in Lexington, South Carolina. He has fond memories of visiting Fort Sumter, the site of the first battle of the Civil War, as a young boy. Aer his high school years, Rawl attended the Citadel from 1989 to 1993. Aer that, he went to work for CMT, as a programming executive. I had worked in country music back in the 90s. We had people like Garth Brooks, Shania Twain, and Bobby McCray selling multi-million records. I was out there in the middle of all that, with CMT. I had a great time and had an incredible experience, said Rawl, on working for CMT. He eventually le CMT, in hopes of becoming an on-air personality. He worked as a reporter for the next few years. Rawl decided to give that up, as well, and relocate to Huntsville, Alabama. His life went through a change, during that time. ose changes in his life led him to attend Ole Miss and get a Masters Degree in Journalism. I got married. Just like a good country song, in 2001 we ended up leaving Nashville, on account of my wife, and moved to Huntsville, Alabama. And while there, our marriage came to an end. I had to pick up the pieces and start somewhere new. I didnt want to go back to my home state of South Carolina under those circumstances of being divorced, said Rawl. So, along the way of sending resumes, I had this crazy idea of going to grad school. ats where I came up with the idea of moving to Mississippi and going to Ole Miss. at was the only school I applied to. I just figured what the hell, I will see what happens, here and thats what I did. And I got accepted. ey gave me an assistantship. Next thing you know, Im starting my graduate degree. He also cited his anity for the south as a reason for enrolling at Ole Miss (to See RAWL Pg. 23
Kendrick Cook
Every championship program had to start somewhere. Dan Mullen, Mississippi States Head Football Coach, has built a solid foundation, over the past three years. Several players have helped lay that foundation. Not all of those players have been stars, but they have been vital toward the third-year coachs early success. Kendric Cook, who starred for the Bulldogs from 2008-2010, is one of those unsung role players. He played a key part, as a blocking tight end, in helping Vick Ballard and Anthony Dixon become top-flight SEC running backs. Cook has been one of the staples of the Mullen Era, but he originally signed to play with Sylvester Croom, in 2008. It was more of a family-oriented type deal. I appreciated the family environment; it was a welcoming environment, said Cook, on signing with Mississippi State. He was slated to redshirt, but injuries forced him into action in 2008. e redshirt was something I expected, at first. When I first talked to Coach Croom, I wanted to play as a true freshman. en I realized the best thing would be for me to redshirt, said Cook. We had to grow up a little faster, and take the role of a Marcus Green and
At first, I wasnt sure if I wanted to stay or go. Aer praying and talking to my parents and talking to dierent people, I actually talked to Coach Croom about it. He reminded me that I came here for the program. I always tell people you never come to school for the coaches. You go because of your love for the program. I learned so much from that incident, says Cook. e Bulldogs went 5-7, during Mullens first season, but there was a new intensity associated with the Bulldog program. Its something they expected, according to Cook. Honestly, yea - because we expected change. When he came in, he made us realize there would be change. at first year was a struggle. When he came in and brought his style, we realized we could win, if we bought in, Cook said. e hard work paid o in 2010, as the Bulldogs went 9-4 - one of the best seasons in school history. Cook says he will always remember the season fondly. at season was one of the best seasons this program has ever had. Just to be a part of that history is something I will never forget as long as I live, because not everybody has been able to do that, here. You know the late 90s around that time. ey were winning games that way. But to be here during the Croom era and all of that happen - to go 9-4 is
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go along with the universitys stellar academic reputation, as well as it being a hotbed for goodlooking women).
Im a Civil War bu and love the Confederacy. I remember, as a kid, going with my grandparents to see Fort Sumter in Charleston harbor. Its where the Civil War ocially began. I loved military history; its what led me to go to e Citadel. I love military history; I love the history of the south. We have a special place. I know that the South, in some peoples minds, is backward, and Mississippi, in many ways, is the epicenter of all thats good and all thats bad, stated Rawl, about where his love for the south began.
e only ocial excuse the athletic director Pete Boone, who is soon to depart in about two weeks, ever gave is that they never did anything we do. ats why we were so against the change. ere was never any smoking gun reason why Colonel Reb shouldnt be a part of Ole Miss. Of course, people like Mississippi State might try to poke fun at Colonel Reb or our other arch-rivals. Im not against poking fun back at them. Well, I dont like Bully, Rawl said. e Ole Miss Rebels didnt have a mascot on the sideline, until this past season. ey settled on the black bear as their mascot. e Black Bear is the ultimate insult to Ole Miss tradition. is is something the university forced on everybody; they can lie and say it was student-led. It was not student-led. ats something that came out of the Athletic Department, years ago. ey know people dont like it. ats why they rarely bring it out. Its there, but it comes out for about five minutes, then goes back underneath the stadium, said Rawl, in talking about his feelings on the Black Bear. e Colonel Reb Campaign has not died down; they plan on placing a billboard on Highway 12, in Starkville, Mississippi. Rawl helped start the Colonel Reb Campaign, in response to his displeasure with Colonel Reb being banned. He also started his first radio show because of his disagreement with how Ole Miss ran their post-game football shows. I started CRM Sports out of frustration with Ole Miss. What I mean by that is in 2005 when we created the show Hoddy Toddy Hotline. At that time, Ole Miss was so paranoid about having criticism of their Athletic Department and football team, that they didnt have any phone calls coming in aer football games, on their official network. ere was no frustration line. Even if you lost the game, there was no way for the average fan to comment, Said Rawl. It took close to two years, but he expanded to other schools, using the same one-hour call-inshow formula. Ole Miss rival Mississippi State was one of the first schools to which he expanded his media franchise (to eventually go along with ACC schools Clemson and Florida State). He even had a daily sports show called Yall Sports Daily, but it has been suspended, just like Yall magazine. Jon Rawl definitely is growing his CRM Sports empire. He hopes to start the print version of Yall back up, and he has already met with three dierent publication companies, in hopes of securing a partnership. We are going to keep doing what we are doing. We are going to continue to make quality programs for people to listen to. What makes my shows unique is that they are fan shows. Im not aliated with the university, directly. We are able to welcome in guests, coaches, and players. We are able to have fun, said Rawl. If need be, we can criticize. ats something with these universities. ey are not going to let themselves be criticized, - even if they get beat 100 to nothing. e other thing we are able to do is talk recruiting. We are really a dierent field. Play-byplay networks have their place, but there is also a place for what we do. [We are] informed and entertaining radio about your school.
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Im not getting too political. Its too important, in large part, because we have a black culture and white culture that live together. ose two cultures brought us music and food and some of the other things that make our country unique. We have that shared history and as a result its part of who we are.
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Rawl got the idea for his magazine, Yall, while attending Ole Miss. He was able to learn about the magazine business from Dr. Samir Husni, who is known as one of the worlds foremost magazine experts.
I had worked for magazines, for several years, as a freelancer. I realized that there was a void, there, for magazines about the south - specifically about the people of the south. I went to him and talked to him about that idea. Hes like yea thats a great idea. You should take my senior class, next semester. It wasnt a graduate school class, but it was the most advanced class for undergraduates. ats where I formulated the idea for Yall.
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Aer taking that class in 2002, I worked on the development of Yall. I got my degree, over the next year, and rolled out the first issue to hit the stands, during the fall of 2003, with Harry Connick Jr. on the cover.
He did start the magazine, but it didnt come without struggles - just like any new business.
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I had to go out and raise investments for the magazine. I had to convince people to help me, as writers and editors - basically be a volunteer. To have an idea and go for it - that was the hardest part, said Rawl.
Rawl was able to put out thirty issues of Yall, in seven years, before having to suspend publication, during the winter of 2010.
Rawl also has a political side. He was one of the most vocal supporters for the return of Colonel Reb to the Ole Miss sidelines, aer the mascot was banned in 2003. He spoke about why he helped Brian Ferguson start the Colonel Reb Foundation, which advocates the return of Colonel Reb. One additional note on Colonel Reb is that he was fashioned aer an AfricanAmerican, Blind Jim Ivy, who was a staple around Ole Miss, even before integration. Because if youre homeless then there is no way in Hades that you would be against Colonel Reb if youre an Ole Miss fan. I hated to see fans sit back and say we cant do anything about this. Im a Rebel, and if youre an Ole Miss Rebel, you stand up for who you are, and not put up with idiots like Pete Boone, who are helping to stop your traditions. And thats how all that started," said Rawl.
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tion at dierent institutions. I wanted to be the one that laid the foundation. Have my name remembered here, that way. People will know that I was one of the founders of the program. I was one of the guys that came here to turn the pro-
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