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A6 Tuesday, June 16, 2009 The Vicksburg Post MONTY BABY BLUES ZITS DILBERT MARK TRAIL BEETLE BAILEY BIG NATE BLONDIE SHOE SNUFFY SMITH FRANK & ERNEST HAGAR THE HORRIBLE NON SEQUITUR THE BORN LOSER GARFIELD CURTIS ZIGGY ARLO & JANIS HI & LOIS CATHY www.4kids Each Wednesday in School·Youth
The Vicksburg Post Tuesday, June 16, 2009 A7 Bayous Continued from Page A1. to maintain the project passed unanimously. Construction bids specifics, yet to be spelled out, will determine how fast the full award is spent. As the city turned away from the bayou project, county officials sought to modify the scope of the project from cleaning every speck of debris to reinforcing the canal walls through traditional methods such as gabion baskets. The commitment says the Road Department will be responsible for maintenance of the drainage improvements once complete. The goal remains to avoid setting up a drainage control taxing district — which would add to property taxes for residents whose Jones Continued from Page A1. retirement six years ago of Dr. Wallace Conerly, who had led the medical school since August 1994. Jones served as a medical missionary in South Korea from 1985 to 1992 before returning to UMC as an assistant professor of medicine and director of clinical hypertension. Park Continued from Page A1. awarding them a framed certificate and honorary rank of captain, major, colonel or general, depending on the amount of the donation. Mayr said it usually <strong>takes</strong> nonprofit groups such as the Friends of the VNMP about five years to reach the point of making significant contributions to the parks they support. Since forming a little more than a year ago, the group has raised or otherwise helped secure about $170,000 for the park. Reaction Continued from Page A1. The president meeting in person with the nation’s largest physician group was “a show of good faith,” said Edney, a member of the MSMA Board of Delegates. Both physicians oppose having the federal government as the single-payer of medical bills or any reform that would lead, incrementally, to that result. Obama emphasized that he, too, opposed the single-payer approach, but insisted something must be done quickly to provide coverage to the estimated 50 million people, mostly working-class Americans, who do not have insurance and cannot afford medical care. Easterling, who has practiced at the Street Clinic in Vicksburg for 22 years, said he supports the idea of health care being affordable for everyone, but believes private sector medicine could be phased out under the Obama plan, whether that’s The Vicksburg Post prints obituaries in news form for area residents, their family members and for former residents at no charge. Families wishing to publish additional information or to use specific wording have the option of a paid obituary. Alice Katherine Greene NEWELLTON — Alice Katherine Greene died Sunday, June 14, 2009, in Winnsboro, La. She was 92. Mrs. Greene was born in Louisville, Miss., and had lived in Newellton for 80 years. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Newellton. Survivors include three daughters, Bobbie C. Ford of Alexandria, La., Linda Emfinger of Winnsboro and Shelia Thompson of Newellton; a sister, Daisy Moore DEATH land abuts the bayous — and simply maintain it by controlling growth of grass and weeds, George said. “We have no idea what it will cost, but (maintenance) shouldn’t be any more than just spraying,” George said. The commitment spells out a minimum of $2,500 to be spent annually out of the general fund to finance maintenance, whatever shape that may take. Another part acknowledged failure of the county to maintain the improvements will affect future Community Development Block Grant funding. “We had up to three years to use it,” District 2 Supervisor William Banks said. “If we’d have given that money He led the Jackson Heart Study, researching heart disease among blacks. Jones also chaired the International Committee of the American Heart Association. He’s been active on the national level in health-care policy and leadership, serving as president of the American Heart Association from 2007-08. “I am confident the board has found the right person to take this great American public university to the next “The Friends group now provides an avenue for the community to have a stake in our success, and that was really our goal from the beginning — to allow people to have ownership in the park in a very meaningful way,” said Mayr. “It’s remarkable, what you have been able to do.” In October, Friends members and donors were joined by federal dignitaries and country music star Trace Adkins as the park celebrated receiving a $142,000 National Park Grant. The Friends helped secure the <strong>grant</strong> by raising the required 50-percent match. the president’s intention or not. The essence of Obama’s plan is to require employers to provide coverage or pay fees that would be used to provide the uninsured coverage through private providers. Many believe employers would opt for the fees, sending more and more into the governmentadministered plan. Edney, who practices with Medical Associates of Vicksburg, said he also supports change that improves access, but says medical resources may be stressed. “I can’t stand the thought of Vicksburg patients not being seen,” he said, “but we need to get the uninsured out of the ER and into the doctor’s office to help drive costs down.” People without regular medical care often seek or wind up in emergency rooms with acute illnesses. “This was a huge event, and the room was filled,” Edney said about physician interest in legislation that is expected to move quickly. “AMA has to be a partner in progressing these issues.” of Newellton; a brother, Ralph Cooper of Newellton; 13 grandchildren; 15 greatgrandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Services were at 11 a.m. today at First Baptist Church in Newellton with the Rev. J. Fulton officiating. Burial followed at Legion Cemetery in Newellton under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home of Tallulah. Visitation was at 10 this morning. GIBSON MONUMENTS & VASES 6434 Highway 61 S Vicksburg, MS 39180 On the agenda Meeting Monday, Warren <strong>County</strong> supervisors: • Agreed to a request by county engineers to consider revisions to the subdivision ordinance. Recent stop-work orders on at least two planned residential developments prompted the drive to amend the regulations. <strong>County</strong> officials have strongly suggested barring the sale of lots before any plats are submitted and roads completed. • Approved subcontractor requests for the E.W. Haining Road bridge replacement and the Eagle Lake Shore Road resurfacing project. • Authorized up to $7,000 for participation in the Beaver Control Assistance Program. back, we wouldn’t have been eligible for any other money.” A fourth location, a small stream near Spouts Spring Road in Kings, has been added to the overall plan, level of excellence,” state College Board President Amy Whitten said. Jones said Khayat’s leadership had been “transformational,” adding that following in his footsteps would be a challenge. Last year, the university hosted one of the presidential debates between Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain. Khayat’s salary was $446,775, with half of that from private funds. Rose Flenorl of Memphis, The event was attended by Mary Bomar, director of the National Park Service at the time, and Dirk Kempthorne, then-secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior. The money is being used in an ongoing effort to preserve statutes and replace markers removed from the park in 1942 as part of the scrap metal drive to help support America’s efforts in World War II. “You have all made me look very good, and I look forward to coming back to Vicksburg for that first big gala,” said Mayr. Interim VNMP Superintendent John Bundy will begin a Doctors Continued from Page A1. ics who he said are falsely portraying his effort as a big step toward a national government program. Without offering specifics, Obama told doctors that “excessive defensive medicine” conducted out of fear of lawsuits should be curbed. A senior administration official said Obama is open to offering some sort of lawsuit protection for doctors but did not want to get into how — or even telegraph his support for the concept — in this speech. The official spoke on condition of anonymity. One week into a newly aggressive, personal campaign to turn his health-care goal into reality by the end of the year, Obama flew to his hometown to deliver one of the longest speeches of his presidency to the annual according to the resolution. Monday’s action passed without the formal vote of District 3 Supervisor Charles Selmon, the project’s lead supporter since the project’s 90-day appointment Wednesday, said Mayr. Bundy, who was on hand Monday for the ceremony, comes to Vicksburg from northeast Alabama, where he is superintendent of the Little River Canyon National Preserve. The NPS will hire a permanent superintendent during his stay. Pemberton Headquarters — originally known as the Willis-Cowan house — was used before and after the war as a residence and for other purposes, including a kindergarten. The National Park Service bought it from its private owner in 2002. Pending complete plans meeting of the American Medical Association. Obama declared the nation’s current health-care system, with its ever-rising costs and inconsistencies, a “ticking time bomb” for the federal budget. “If we do not fix our health-care system, America may go the way of GM — paying more, getting less, and going broke.” He warned against “fear tactics to paint any effort to achieve reform as an attempt to socialize medicine.” GOP Rep. Tom Price of Georgia — a former orthopedic surgeon — reacted pre-emptively to Obama’s speech by accusing him of seeking a “government takeover” of health care. Speaking to reporters on a conference call organized by the national Republican Party, Price said a committee that Obama’s administration has established to study the effectiveness of various medical treatments would turn 601-636-1534 5000 Indiana Avenue www.GlenwoodFuneralHomes.com 601-636-1414 45 Highway 80 Bronze Markers Available. Compare Prices! 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State law limits contributions from counties to defray costs of memorials only to those depicting veterans of World War I and World War II. early stages, who is in Biloxi this week for the 2009 Mississippi Association of Supervisors’ annual conference. president of the university’s Alumni Association, said Jones understands the challenges ahead, including the economy’s impact. She said Jones told interviewers that if the state Legislature didn’t keep pace with the university’s budget needs, the other option is attracting more students. “If it’s not appropriations, it has to be tuition,” she said. The sprawling university in north Mississippi has an operating budget of $1.4 billion and an enrollment of 17,323. The university where James Meredith broke the color barrier in 1962 has a 19 percent minority enrollment. Expanding the university’s support network will be another important task for Jones, Flenorl said. “We help bring money to our school. No matter where we live in the world, we have Ole Miss alums who give back. We want someone who wants to build relationships with alums,” she said. and work, the house is open to the public each Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Aug. 1. Walking tours in the neighborhood were introduced this summer, and are available at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. The military park owns and maintains nearly 1,400 tablets, monuments and historical markers in the park and throughout the city. Created by Congress in 1899, the park features the largest national cemetery for those who fought in the Civil War and is one of 391 managed by the NPS. into a “rationing board” to overrule doctors and deny patients care. Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., and other Republicans introduced legislation to ban rationing of care because of “comparative effectiveness research.” Addressing the doctors in Chicago, the president said for the first time publicly that his health-care overhaul, including covering the almost 50 million Americans who have no insurance, would cost about $1 trillion over 10 years. “That’s real money, even in Washington,” he said. “But remember: That’s less than we are projected to have spent on the war in Iraq.” “I need your help, doctors,” he said. “To most Americans, you are the health-care system. The fact is, Americans — and I include myself, Michelle, and our kids in this — we just do what you tell us to do.” F F F F FRANK J. FISHER FUNERAL DIRECTORS Mr. Bradley Tanner Arrangements to be announced 601-636-7373 1830 CHERRY STREET PRECISION FORECAST BY CHIEF METEOROLOGIST BARBIE BASSSETT TONIGHT 71° wEdNESdAy 97° The heat is cranking up with highs in the upper 90s for the next several days, so exercise caution while you are outside. Rain chances return to the forecast on Sunday. WEATHER This weather package is compiled from historical records and information provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the City of Vicksburg and The Associated Press. LOCAL FORECAST thursday-friday Sunny Thursday with highs in the upper 90s; sunny Friday with highs in the mid-90s STATE FORECAST tONiGht Clear with lows around 70; south winds 5 to 10 mph wedNesday-friday Sunny Wednesday with highs in themid-90s; sunny Thursday with highs in the upper 90s; sunny Friday with highs in the mid-90s ALmAnAC hiGhs aNd LOws High/past 24 hours............. 89º Low/past 24 hours .............. 76º Average temperature ........ 83º Normal this date .................. 79º Record low .............55º in 1917 Record high ....101º before 1885 raiNfaLL Recorded at the Vicksburg Water Plant Past 24 hours .....................None This month ................. 0.59 inch Total/year ............. 25.51 inches Normal/month .....1.86 inches Normal/year ....... 28.69 inches sOLuNar tabLe Most active times for fish and wildlife Wednesday: A.M. Active .........................12:41 A.M. Most active ................ 6:53 P.M. Active ............................ 1:04 P.M. Most active ................. 7:16 suNrise/suNset Sunset today ....................... 8:09 Sunset tomorrow .............. 8:09 Sunrise tomorrow ............. 5:55 RIVER DATA staGes Mississippi River at Vicksburg Current: 33.3 | Change: -0.9 Flood: 43 feet Yazoo River at Greenwood Current: 20.0 | Change: None Flood: 35 feet Yazoo River at Yazoo City Current: 22.5 | Change: -0.7 Flood: 29 feet Yazoo River at Belzoni Current: 19.7 | Change: -0.3 Flood: 34 feet Big Black River at West Current: 5.8 | Change: +0.2 Flood: 12 feet Big Black River at Bovina Current: 8.5 | Change: -0.5 Flood: 28 feet steeLe bayOu Land ...................................84.3 River ...................................82.4 mISSISSIPPI RIVER FORECAST Cairo, Ill. Wednesday .......................... 34.5 Thursday ............................... 33.8 Friday ...................................... 33.0 Arkansas City Wednesday .......................... 22.8 Thursday ............................... 23.3 Friday ...................................... 24.0 Greenville Wednesday .......................... 34.8 Thursday ............................... 35.8 Friday ...................................... 37.1 Vicksburg Wednesday .......................... 33.4 Thursday ............................... 34.1 Friday ...................................... 34.9
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