Mr. Joe Daniel Cooper, 88, died Thursday, May 2, 2013 in Louisville, Mississippi.

Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Boyd Chapel United Methodist Church, Sturgis, Mississippi with Reverend Roosevelt Gage, officiating.

Visitation was Friday, May 10, 2013 from 1-6:00 p.m. at West Memorial Chapel.

Burial followed at Union Chapel Church Cemetery, Louisville, Mississippi.

He is survived by: his wife, Bedulia Cooper of Sturgis, MS; nine children: Mary Haynes of Sturgis, MS; Joan Coward, Alice Cooper, and James Cooper all of Jackson, MS; Jerry Cooper of Verona, MS; Sylvia Traylor of Shannon, MS; Terrell “Ray” Cooper of Vardaman, MS; Wynetta Glen of Chicago, IL; and Larry Cooper of Starkville, MS; he also leaves one sister,  Mrs. Eldora Miller; 18 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, two great, great grandchildren

West Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Mary Jewell Keene Mayo

Mrs. Mary Jewell Keene Mayo, 87, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2013, at her residence in Louisville, Mississippi.  Visitation was Monday, May 13, 2013, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, with Rev. Jay Murphy officiating.  Interment followed in Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Charles Henry Thomas, Jr.

Tuesday May 7, 2013

Funeral Services for Mr. Charles Henry Thomas, Jr., 78 were held on Saturday May 11, 2013, at First United Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m. with Bro Payton Myers and Rev. Andy Pearson officiating. Interment followed in Shuqualak Cemetery.

A native of Meridian, MS Mr. Thomas owned and operated an appliance in Birmingham, Al and later moved to Shuqualak and help expand the family lumber business, Shuqualak Lumber Co.. He did enjoy hunting and he was an avid pilot also deepsea fishing. He was born August 19, 1934 died on Tuesday May 7, 2013

Mr. Thomas was a member of Elon Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife; Carolyn R. Thomas of Shuqualak, MS , one daughter Lisa T. Hunter of Macon, MS one son Charles Henry Thomas III of Starkville, MS five grandchildren, three great grandchildren , one brother William A. Thomas of Shuqualak, MS, two step sons Kenneth Misso and Charles Misso both of Macon, MS and two step-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the donor of your choice.

Cockrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Tommie Jean Fryery

Funeral services for Mrs. Tommie Jean Fryery were held at 3:00 PM Saturday, May 11, 2013 from John E. Stephens Chapel with Rev. Eric Sharp & Rev. David Allen Dees officiating.

Burial was in Cedarlawn Cemetery. John E. Stephens Chapel Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Fryery, 86, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2013 at Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian, MS. She was acosmetologist. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star and White Oak Baptist Church.

Mrs. Fryery is survived by her daughter, JoAnn Corder of Aliceville, AL; sons, Terry Fryery of Phoenix, AZ and Larry Fryery of Portland, OR; (7) grand- children; (24) great-grandchildren; (1) great-great-grandchild; several nieces andnephews.

Pallbearers are Jerry Greenlee, Mike Snow, Haigen Thompson,

Michael Bane, Justin (Turk) Stovall, Tommy Smith, Hal Byars, Elton Adams, Greg Thompson and Milton Quick.

Mrs. Mayo was born on June 5, 1925, to Moses Lucas and Hattie Passons Keene.  She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and she was a homemaker.

She is survived by three daughters:  Kay Mayo Black and husband, Jimmy, of Louisville; Jewel Dean Mayo Fondren of Ackerman, Mississippi; and Marie Pearson Livingston and husband, Randal, also of Louisville.  Mrs. Mayo is also survived by four sons:  Garry W. Mayo and wife, Rachel, of Louisville; Terry D. Mayo and wife, Shirley, of Dekalb, Mississippi; Terrell L. Mayo and wife, Glenda, of Louisville; and Keeny L. Mayo and wife, Frankie, also of Louisville.  She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.  Mrs. Mayo is preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Dee Mayo and her parents.

Serving as pallbearers will be Barry Black, Wayne Mayo, David Mayo, Steven Mayo, Scott Livingston, Michael Mayo, Tim Pritchett, and John Johnsey.  Memorials may be given to Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 3942 Shiloh Road, Louisville, MS 39339.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 N. Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS.  Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com

Mrs. Marion Louise Collins

Mrs. Marion Louise Collins, 66, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2013, at her residence in Louisville, Mississippi.  Visitation will be Monday, May 13, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, May 13, 2013, with Rev. Mason Joy officiating.  Interment will follow in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Collins was born on February 20, 1947, to Jessie and Janie Holdiness Martin.  She was a member of Wess Chapel Baptist Church and she was a homemaker.

She is survived by her son, Dale Collins and wife, Tracy; her sisters, Dianne Anthony and husband, Thaniel, and Donna Crowell and husband, Pete, all of Louisville, and Georgette Harmon and husband, Steve, of Enterprise, Mississippi.  She is also survived by two grandsons, Chase and Caden Collins, as well as a host of nieces and nephews.  Mrs. Collins is preceded in death by her husband, Ken Collins; her son, Douglas Ray Collins; her grandson, Cody Collins; and her parents.

Serving as pallbearers will be Derrick Reynolds, Jay McKay, Chris Brannon, Ronnie Collins, Stanley McCully, Jimmy Gardner, and Ronnie Flake.  Memorials may be given to Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 19 Asa Thomas Road, Noxapater, MS 39346.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 N. Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS.  Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com .

Mr. William Rubin “Bill” Eaves

Funeral services for William Rubin “Bill” Eaves, 91, of Bonham, TX, will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at Boyd Baptist Church under the direction of Wise Funeral Home.  Bro. Lyn Holly will officiate.  Burial with military honors will follow in Willow Wild Cemetery, Bonham, Texas.  Bill passed away Sunday afternoon, May 5, 2013 at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, TX.    Bill was born October 17, 1921 in Louisville, Mississippi, the son of William Andrew Eaves and Pearl Augusta Rogers Eaves.  He attended school in Louisville, Mississippi.  Bill married Dulcie Ida “Dee” Compton on March 11, 1945 in Shelton, Washington and she preceded him in death March 3, 1997.  Bill was a US Navy veteran of WWII and was a lifetime member of the D.A.V. and the V.F.W.  He was a quality control supervisor with Kroehler Mfg. Co. for 27 years before retiring Sept. 29, 1979.  Bill was a member of Boyd Baptist Church.  He loved to travel and do carpentry work.  He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, Fred Eaves, Andrew Clinton Eaves and Rodger D. Eaves and a sister, Beryl Captolia Luther.

Bill is survived by two sons, William Fred “Buddy” Eaves and wife, Joan of Lewisville, Texas and Rodger Andrew “Spike” Eaves of Garland, Texas, a  daughter, Rebecca “Becky” Williams and husband, Donald of Ector, Texas,   two brothers, Grady Jyles Eaves of Louisville, Mississippi and   John Arthur Eaves of Jackson, Mississippi, two sisters, Velma Lee Eisenhart of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Brownie Eldeen Jackson of Louisville, Mississippi, and 2 sisters-in-law, Grace Eaves of Louisville, MS, and Electa Eaves of Flower Mound, TX, 7 grandchildren, DeeDee, Donna, Jennifer, Holly, Tony, Jason and Lainey, 14 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.

Pallbearers will be Grady Peterson, Jimmy Elston, Mike McCaughn, Leeman Mills, Travis Baca, James Mayo, Jason Oliver and Ralph Judkins.

The family will receive friends at Wise Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Tuesday night.  Online guest register www.wisefuneralhome.com

Mr. Charles Howard Carter Sr.

(October 22, 1928 – May 12, 2013)

Mr. Charles Howard Carter Sr. 84, died Sunday, May 12, 2013, at his home in Louisville, MS. Funeral services for Mr. Carter were held on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at 1:00 PM at Flower Ridge United Methodist Church with Rev. Larry Haggard officiating. Interment was in  Flower Ridge Cemetery.  Porter Funeral Home was in charge of arrangments.

Mr. Carter was born on October 22, 1928 in Winston County, MS. He retired after 47 years as a Welding Supervisor at Taylor Machine Works. He was a church member of Flower Ridge United Methodist Church at a very early age and was active in his church and community until his death.

Mr. Carter loved God, his family, and his church.  Mr. Carter loved spending time with his grandchildren, taking care of his cows, working his land, fishing and hunting.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Minnie Lee and Charles Lee Carter; three sisters, Lena Legan, Willie Myers, and Margie Miles DeVore; four brothers, Ralph, Frank, Harvey, and James Carter. A great-grandson, Jackson Wright Tanner.

He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Mary Louise Miles Carter; a daughter, Cynthia Ann (Ron) Carter Norland of Wichita, KS; a son, Charles H. (Kristi) Carter Jr. of Louisville, MS; six grandchildren: Stephanie, Brian and Bradley Tanner, Keith Norland, Stephanie Joyner, Chris Eaves, and twelve adoring great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Bill King, Leslie Ray Miles, Denny Miles, Bryan Tanner, Bradley Tanner, and Kenneth Wright.

Memorials may be made to the Flower Ridge Cemetery Fund.  To sign the guestbook, please go to www.porterfuneralhome.net.

The Winston County Library will host a “Dig Into Reading” Summer Library Program during June and July for children entering the first through sixth grades. Parents can begin registering children on Friday, May 17th at the library. Children are encouraged to read throughout the summer, and we have wonderful prizes to award, thanks to the Louisville Bankers’ Association.

Children can also enjoy fun and educational programs every Tuesday afternoon from 2:00 – 3:00 in June. The first program, on Tuesday, June 4th, sponsored by Taylor Machine Works, is “Shake Out The Sillies” by the Mississippi Children’s Museum. “We are so excited to host the Children’s Museum. This is the first year they have agreed to do a program with us – in fact, this is the first time the Museum has taken one of the programs outside the Jackson area,” said librarian Beth Edwards.

Rives and Reynolds Lumber Company is sponsoring the Kentucky-based group called Animal Tales. They will present “Reptiles, Scales and Tales” on Tuesday, June 11th.

The magician Dorian LaChance will return on Tuesday, June 18th, sponsored by Fair Propane Gas Systems.

The summer would not be complete without the Snakeman, and he will be with us on Tuesday, June 25th, sponsored by Crowson Auto World.

Reading awards and prizes will be given out on Tuesday, July 2nd, with a grand prize of a $50 gift certificate from Wal-Mart. The fire truck will also be on hand to spray water on any willing participants, and face-painting and refreshments will be provided by the Junior Auxiliary Crown Club and the library.

There will also be a Summer Library Program for teens, called “Beneath The Surface” and is for young adults entering the seventh through twelfth grades. Registration for this program also begins on Friday, May 17th.

Programs for the teens will be held each Monday in June and we begin with an art program, hosted by Chasidy Hathorn, on Monday, June 3rd at 2:00. The program will be sponsored by Polo Custom Products.

Other programs will include “Creepy Critters” on Monday, June 10th at 2:00, by Kentucky-based Animals Tales, sponsored by Rives & Reynolds Lumber Company; and a fun night-time Scavenger Hunt on Monday, June 17th at 6:00pm, sponsored by Polo Custom Products.

Awards Day and Wet ‘N Wild Day for the teen program will be held on Monday, June 24th at 2:00. Prizes and awards will be handed out and also a grand prize of a $50 Wal-Mart gift certificate.

Parents are encouraged to make sure children have a library card to check out books with, but it is not required; children can check out on their parent’s card, if the parent is with them. Grandparents and caregivers can also check out materials for children, if the grandparent or caregiver is with the child, and they must have have written permission from the parent or legal guardian. When they register, children will receive a “Dig Into Reading” or “Beneath The Surface goody bag, which will include a summer program, goodies, and gift certificates from Sonic and Hardees. “We are looking forward to a fun and busy summer,” said Edwards, “and we could not do it without the generous support of all of our program sponsors. My thanks to all of them for making these fun and educational programs available to the children of Winston County.”

In the May 7 Louisville Board of Aldermen meeting, the board continued economic development efforts.

The board authorized Mayor Will Hill to request funds from grants awarded by Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in the amount of $13,612.35 and funds from the state from a Community Block Development Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $40,837.05 to cover costs at the Transload Facility.

The aldermen also authorized to use city funds until the TVA funds were received. The board also authorized payments to Calvert Spradling Engineers Inc and Continental Rails.

In other business, the aldermen:

• Authorized the Mayor to execute lease and accept option check of $500 from Cellular South for tower location within the city.

• Adopted a resolution in support of Louisville/Winston County Airport project to fix the runway.

• Approved the docket of claims for the April bills in the amount of $145,692.77.

• Authorized the payment of $198,311.25 from the General Obligation (GO) Bond Fund to First Security Bank Corporate Trust Department for the first installment payment.

• Approved payments for recent street repairs to be paid from GO Construction Fund

• Approved payment to MS Municipal Workers Compensation for the audited premium.

• Approved payment to Neel Shaffer from landfill fund for professional services.

• Approved request for Sue Daniels to attend the Municipal Court Clerk Summer Program

• Approved request for Detrick Sanders and Joel Triplett to attend the National Child Passenger Safety Course in Tupelo.

• Recognized Detrick Sanders and his receipt of The Gary Kistler Life Safety Educator Award for 2013. See full article in today’s edition.

• Declared as surplus and authorize disposition of some fixed assets.

• Authorize the clerk to enroll an assessment for cleaning a property as a lien against the property and proceed to sell the land to satisfy the lien as provided by law for delinquent municipal taxes.

• Set seven hearings for unclean properties for June 18.

The municipal primary election was held the same day only Aldermen –At -Large Francis Ball had an opponent and faces opposition June 4.

April 2

The City of Louisville Board of Alderman discussed and accepted bids for street repairs during their regular meeting on April 2.

The board has already authorized resurfacing to streets in the city using the general obligation bond funds. Future improvements were discussed by the board, which included micro surfacing, traffic signs and posts, and thermoplastic traffic markings.

In addition to discussing the street resurfacing and updating, the board also covered a lengthy.

In other news, the Board:

• Approved Docket of Claims for March bills for $132,959.26.

• Approved payment for Airport project invoice $15,994.50 to Kemp & Associates LLC.

• Approved payment to APAC MS for $715.50 to be paid from GO Construction Fund 350-600-700 for asphalt.

• Approved Jody Fulton to attend The Building Officials Association of MS 2012 International Residential Code Electrical Training from April 18-19 in Tupelo. Registration $250.00, plus meals and lodging.

• Approved Howard Marshall, Ronnie Graham, Donnie Graham, and Vernon Eichelberger for police training, Gun Recovery and Enforcement, no cost, one day training in Greenwood on April 25.

• Approved Howard Marshall and Ronnie Graham for police training, First Line Supervisor Level 1, May 28-30. MS Law Enforcement Academy will bill the city.

• Approved Ed Hunt to attend the MS/TN DARE Officers Association, 2013 State Conference in Gatlinburg, TN from July 8-12. $200 registration plus meals and lodging.

• Approved Vera McCarty to hire a part time E911 dispatcher at $9.00 per hour. Tracy Grabher, who currently serves as a volunteer for LFD.

• Approved Chief Johnson to hire Todd Russell as a Volunteer Fireman.

• Authorized Bancorp South to increase credit limit for the City Credit Card to $10,000.

• Adopted a resolution of the Board of Alderman of Louisville, stating its intent to levy a tax (the “tax levy”) on the gross proceeds from room rentals of all hotels or motels located in the city to be expended to promote tourism and parks and recreation within the city pursuant to House Bill 1595, local and private legislation of the 2013 regular session of the Mississippi Legislature; calling for and giving Butler, Snow, O’Mara, Stevens & Cannada, PLLC to submit this resolution the United States Attorney General for preclearance under Section 5 of The Voting Rights Act; and for all other related purposes.

April 16

During the April 16 meeting of the City of Louisville Board of Supervisors, they:

• Approved payment to Kemp & Associates for $11,532.00 for Airport project AIP 328-0043-012.

• Adopted a resolution per Woody Sample to file an application for the CDBG grant funds and execution of the grant agreement with the state should the application be funded-enclosed.

• Approved for Board, Mayor, City Clerk, and Attorney to attend MML Summer Conference from July 15-17 in Biloxi. Registration $235.00 plus room, meals and travel allowance.

• Approved Chief Terry Johnson to attend Fire Chief Annual Conference May 30-June 2 in Natchez. Registration and travel allowance total $762.75 to be paid from 006-161-675 Rebate Funds.

• Approved Chief L.M. Claiborne to attend the 2013 MS Association of Chiefs of Police Summer Educational Conference in Biloxi on June 17-20. Registration $325.00 plus room $419.96 and meals $144.00.

• Approved Ronnie Graham and Ed Hunt to attend police training at MS Law Enforcement Academy, First Line Supervisor Level 1, May 28-30.

• Accepted resignation of Howard Marshall from Louisville Police Dept. effective April 17, 2013.

• Declared one Glock Model #22 handgun and two 15 round magazines, serial number NER663, fixed asset 6-004432 as surplus and authorized the disposition and sale of the gun for $20.00 to Howard Marshall, retiring police officer.

• Authorized re-hiring one temporary summer recreation worker at $8.00 per hour for approximately 12 weeks.

• Approved payment to IPFS for insurance on GP building, final payment $3,013.10.

• Approved payment of Falcon Construction Company for street repair to be paid from GO Construction Fund. Amount to be determined Monday.

• Authorized notice for bids for supplies for 2013-2014.

The City of Louisville Board of Aldermen will have their next scheduled meeting on May 21, 2013.

The Winston County Journal

The City of Louisville and Winston County are both fortunate areas in the state to have such a dedicated and hard working fire department that they can depend on. Residents know that if an emergency occurs that they can depend on a quick response and results.

Not many of them know, however, that one of the most important and vital aspects of the job are informing the public of fire prevention and safety.

With that being said, a sincere “thank you” goes out to LFD Lead Engineer/Fire & Life Safety Educator Detrick Sanders, winner of the 2013 Gary Kistler Life Safety Educator Award.

The award was established in memory of firefighter Chief Gary Kistler, who promoted the cause of fire and life safety in his community and throughout the state. He dedicated much of his life to public service and made major strides to bring fire and life safety to the Southern Division of Mississippi. Gary’s last call to duty was a rescue mission after Hurricane Katrina, which he is remembered by many for his passion for fire service and prevention.

The selection of the winner is determined through a statewide nomination process by fire department chiefs and/or department representatives, meaning Sanders was chosen for the award by his peers.

Sanders was presented the award during the 2013 Annual Mississippi Association of Public Fire Safety Conference in Tunica from April 17-18. This award is given as recognition of exceptional efforts in presenting fire prevention and other life safety education to the residents of Mississippi, specifically Winston County.

Sanders, who has been a career member of the LFD since 2007, became the department’s Fire & Life Safety educator in 2011, and has not looked back since. Besides providing the Fire & Life Safety Program to Winston County, Sanders has developed programs that have enhanced the knowledge of the community.

One of the most successful programs that Sanders has developed is the Fire Academy for Kids. This program, through the Mississippi Department of Health and Human Services, has provided basic educational skills to the pre-teen community to enhance their safety and provide an insight to the life experiences of firefighters.

Other programs that Sanders has helped developed or participated in are Car Safety Seat Checks for the community, presentations at schools, churches, and the community on the latest Fire and Life Safety concerns. He also provided the invaluable service to the community with the installation of smoke alarms from the Mississippi State Fire Marshal’s Fire Prevention Grant. To date, the program has installed over 650 smoke alarms in four counties. This alone was a tremendous achievement for one person. Sanders, on the other hand, used those opportunities to provide information on home safety and prevention, making sure the FULL Life Safety message is passed on in the community.

For his accomplishment, Sanders was rewarded by the City of Louisville Board of Alderman with record of his achievement by an outstanding employee of the city and a dedicated Fire Service Professional of the City of Louisville Fire Department during their May 7 meeting.

Sanders continues to provide the essence of community service to any individual, group, or organization that request assistance, education and information towards being safe and prevention of fire or injuries. His tireless work ethic and above-and-beyond professionalism in his presentations and duty to the community helped his peers chose Sanders for this prestigious award.

Hundreds of local citizens along with Governor Phil Byrant, Congressman Gregg Harper, congressman Alan Nunnlee and U.S. Senator Roger Wicker welcomed Natron Wood Products to Louisville on Monday, May 13.

The operations will be located in a 265,000-square-foot existing facility, and represent an investment of $10 million and will create about 200 new jobs.

“I appreciate Natron Wood Products for choosing to locate its new operations in Louisville and for creating a significant number of jobs for the area’s workers,” Governor Bryant said. “I know our dedicated workforce, coupled with Mississippi’s strong business climate, will help ensure the company’s success in Winston County.”

Louisville Mayor Will who was recognized as being instrumental in the process noted, “This is a great day for Louisville.”

Senator Roger Wicker added, “It takes everyone coming together to make businesses a success… Mississippi is open for business and always working together.”

Natron Wood Products’ new Mississippi facility will produce specialty plywood products, such as plywood overlay panels, which are commonly referred to as Medium Density Overlay and High Density Overlay. The panels are used primarily in large vertical and horizontal concrete structures and other residential and commercial construction applications. The facility will also produce high-grade marine plywood and sanded plywood products.

“We are really excited to be in a business-friendly state such as Mississippi, and we have enjoyed building a relationship with Mayor Will Hill and the citizenry of the city of Louisville,” said Natron Wood Products Owner Richard McDougal. “We look forward to the opportunity to expand our operations here, and we are committed to being a positive partner in the community for years to come.”

Congressman Nunnelee reiterated that these jobs will help Winston County and Mississippi prosper.

Congressman Harper added, “These jobs will change lives.”

The Mississippi Development Authority provided assistance in support of the project through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and the Appalachian Regional Commission for modifications and upgrades to the publicly-owned building.

“We are grateful to Natron Wood Products for recognizing Mississippi is a great place to do business and for revitalizing the former Georgia Pacific manufacturing facility,” said MDA Executive Director Brent Christensen.

“MDA thanks our partners in Winston County and the City of Louisville for their support of this project, and we wish the company years of success in Mississippi.”

A luncheon at Lake Tiak O’Khata and reception at Market Café were held to help welcome the new company.

Natron Wood Products operates as Jasper Wood Products in Jasper, Ore., where the company has been in business for more than 20 years. There, the company produces a number of timber products, including marine plywood, millworks, plyform for heavy concrete pours and interior and exterior fire retardant treating. For more information, please visit www.jasper-wood-products.com.

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Winston Medical Center and plans for the future were the hot topic during the Winston County Board of Supervisors regular meeting on May 6.

Addressing the board about the status of the hospital and what the future holds were Winston Medical Center CEO Lee McCall and several local doctors. McCall begin by explaining the cost of services for the hospital, including what Medicaid and Medicare covers. He also explained the operating margin of the hospital, and how most hospitals operate at less than a margin of one to two percent.

McCall then stated that last year Winston Medical Center provided charity care services in excess of $225,000. These were services provided regardless of a person’s ability to pay or not. He also included that the hospital last year wrote off over 2.3 million dollars in bad debts, which were those persons who were unwilling to pay their bill. This represented 12 percent of the business for the hospital. These numbers did not include doctor fees.

McCall then stated that the annual economic impact that Winston Medical has on the economy of Winston County and the State of Mississippi was 29 million dollars. He then stated the outlook for this year for the hospital is challenging, due to concerns regarding the Affordable Health Care Act and the state of Mississippi renewing Medicaid.

The hospital is concerned about five million dollars in cuts over the next 10 years due to Medicare and sequestration (a procedure in United States law that limits the size of the federal budget). McCall stated that expansion of Medicaid, however, could help offset these future costs. He states that if Medicaid is not reauthorized or expanded, then it would have a detrimental effect to the hospital.

McCall also mentioned other services that were available to residents, including some local and free clinics such as Cornerstone Clinic and others. He explained how they operated and who they provide care for.

McCall also went over the hospital’s strategic plan to help enhance the company’s image and expand access to care and strengthen physician’s relationships. With a shortage of health care providers, which is nationwide, McCall and others are working on a plan of action to address this.

Another part of the strategic plan is to recruit doctors to the area. McCall announced that the hospital will have two new doctors in the upcoming future, and that recruitment is an ongoing effort.

Also in the works is the opening of new clinics such as a planned one in Noxapater. McCall said it has taken some time to get these projects started because of lack of physicians.

McCall also mentioned some of the accomplishments the hospital has made, such as renovating the WMC nursing home, implementation of electronic health record system, and development of a strategic plan.

A major concern that McCall mentioned to the board was the arrival of the Golden Triangle Planning and Development District’s plan of opening a clinic in Louisville. He stated that planning and development districts should serve as a resource, and are not designed to compete with local services.

McCall stated that this clinic did not fit into their plan of what they want to do for the county. He explained how their clinic would operate and be funded, and worried that if they needed additional funds, they would come to the county for it. If this was to occur, this would possibly take funds from the hospital.

In other board news, Winston County Sheriff Jason Pugh discussed with supervisors the purchasing of a drug dog for the department. Pugh said that some of his deputies asked him about having a drug dog. Pugh told them if they could find donations to purchase the animal then it could be done. After going to local businesses for donations for the dog, the deputies had raised enough for the purchase.

Pugh asked the board for permission to accept the donations for use to purchase the animal. The board accepted the motion to purchase the dog for use as a drug dog for the Sheriff’s Department. The cost for the dog will be $6,000.

In other news, the board:

• Approved lease purchase agreement for District 4 motor grader.

• Approved rental agreement with Pitney Bowes for Chancery Clerk’s Office.

• Approved acceptance/rejections on Homestead Chargebacks for Winston County—Julie Cunningham.

• Approved demand check to MS Constable Association for Conference. Constables Hunt and Fulton: $700.00.

• Acknowledged training of Election Commissioners.

• Acknowledged Grand Jury report.

• Acknowledged permit authorization for BR-0080(30)B, Old Robinson Road Project from MDOT.

The Winston County Board of Supervisors will have their next scheduled meeting on May 20, 2013.

Incumbent Alderman At Large Francis Ball took the majority of votes in the May 7 democratic primary election as she prepares to face independent candidate Larry Veazey in the Tuesday, June 4 General election.

Ball received 550 votes or 57 percent of the vote to democratic challenger Stqcy Thames 422 or 43 percent of the vote. The turnout for the primary was reported as sporadic.

Ball will face independent candidate Larry T. Veazey on June 4.

In addition to the contested race for At Large Alderman on the June 4 ballot, a referendum for a proposed two 
percent tax levy on the room rentals for local hotel and motels to
 provide funds to promote tourism and parks and recreation within the
 City of Louisville will also be voted on.

Mayor, Will Hill; City Clerk, Babs
W. Fulton; Ward 1 Alderman, Dickie Caperton; Ward 2 Alderman, Judy H.
McLeod; Ward 3 Alderman, Gwenita Mays; and Ward 4 Alderman, Eugene 
Crosby do not have any opponents in the in the June 4 general election.

All registered municipal voters in the City of Louisville are
 encouraged to vote. The City Hall will be open on Saturday, June 1
from 8 a.m. to noon for absentee voting.

On June 4, polls will be open 7
a.m. to 7 p.m. at the following locations: Ward 1, Louisville
Coliseum, 201 Ivy Avenue; Ward 2, Old National Guard Armory, 503
Pontotoc Street; Ward 3, Voting Building at Lovorn Tractor Company,
713 East John C. Stennis Drive; and Ward 4, Louisville Housing
Authority Community Center, 605 West Main Street, Louisville.

The deadline to register to vote in the June 4 election was May 3.

After weeks of anticipation, the Winston County Branch NAACP were
inspired by words from the daughter of a historic figure during their
33rd Annual Freedom Fund Banquet this past Saturday at the Lake Tiak
O’Khata Pine Ridge Lodge.
The program, entitled “Reaping What I Did Not Sow”, featured Reena
Evers-Everett as the keynote speaker. Evers-Everett is the daughter
of Myrlie Evers-Williams and the late Medgar Evers. This summer, she
will recognize the 50th anniversary of her father’s assassination
with events in Jackson, MS and Washington, D.C.
Evers-Everette, a native of Mound Bayou, MS, is the executive
director of the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Institute. She also served as
logistics coordinator and speaker for the project known as Sojourn to
the Past, which enables thousands of high school students across the
country to visit the South to learn about the Civil Rights Movement.
The ceremonious event begin at 6 p.m. with a social hour, in which
fellow NAACP members as well as residents of the community took to
the time to congregate and prepare for the night’s events. Many of
the Who’s Who of Louisville attended the banquet, including District
43 Representative Michael Evans, Board of Trustees member Brenda
Johnson, Chancery Clerk Julie Cunningham, District 4 Supervisor
Gloria Turnipseed, and Board of Alderman members Judy McCloud,
Gwenita Mays, and Frances Ball.
The banquet featured a packed house, with over 200 tickets being sold
before and during the day of. In attendance for the event was WCBI-
TV, who interviewed Evers-Everett for their 10 p.m. edition. The
program began with a brief introduction by the Mistress of Ceremony
Rosie Harris, who led the audience in singing “Lift Every Voice”.
Delivering the greeting for the night was Ward 4 Alderman Eugene
Crosby. Crosby greeted all the guest and Evers-Everett with a warm
heart and welcomed them to the city Louisville in the future. He was
followed with a welcoming from Winston County Circuit Clerk Kim Ming.
After the invocation performed by the Rev. Joe Shumaker of Spring
Hill M.B. Church, the audience was entertained by a moving song by
Asia & Montana Eichelberger and Dustin Loving. The trio was given a
standing ovation from the crowd for their performance.
A wonderful dinner provided by the staff of Lake Tiak O’Khata was
served to all attending. Then the audience was once again serenaded
with another song from Loving with the R. Kelly hit “I Believe I Can
Fly”.
Introducing the speaker of the night was Mississippi Civil Rights
Museum Project Manager Jacqueline K. Dace. Evers-Everett then took
the stage to a thunderous applause.
After thanking everyone for being there, Evers-Everett thanked
Winston County Branch President Charles Hampton, Sr. for inviting her
to the event. She went on to say that Hampton reminded her of her
father for his persistence and continued work with the organization.
Evers-Everett addressed the audience about how she had to create her
own legacy like her father created his. She also spoke on what we as
a people have “sowed” into this country today, and how it has leaned
toward the negative.
Evers-Everett regarded how we must be responsible for our actions
because “every action builds your own character,” She made a point
that the younger generation must reach out to the elders to see how
they through the hard times of the past to be here today.
At the end of her speech, Evers-Everett asked for the older
generation to take the younger generation under their wing to
incorporate their knowledge to help sow the positives into their lives.
Following her speech, the Winston County NAACP presented awards from
the National Board to some of their members. Receiving the Silver
Life Member Award was Dr. Aruby Odom-White.
The next award was the Golden Life Member Award, which was presented
to Mrs. Rosa Sanders. These awards are for NAACP members who have
paid a certain amount in membership dues.
The night ended with remarks from NAACP Chairperson Renee Hampton and
President Charles Hampton, Sr. Both gave thanks to all who
contributed to this successful event and gave another special thanks
to the speaker of the night.
The proceeds from the Freedom Fund will go to the upcoming NAACP Back-
to-School Rally, in which school supplies are given to children in
the county. Last year’s event helped provide 250 kids new school
supplies.

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May is Mental Health Month was started 64 years ago to raise
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wellness for everyone. Community Counseling Services is a
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The Winston County Board of Supervisors addressed a potentially
dangerous situation regarding repair of a county road during their
April 15 meeting.
The road in question is James Whitten Road, located between Jack Mayo
Road and Shiloh Road. In November of 2012, one family of residents
living on the road asked for the county to close the road and make it
private. County officials decided to keep it open after two other
residents requested to continue using the road.
Addressing the board regarding the use and maintenance of the road
was Charlene Mayo, who stated that only portions of the road were
being repaired. Mayo, a resident on the road, states that other
residents threatened anyone who has tried to repair the road or
travel the road with bodily harm.
District 4 Supervisor Gloria Turnipseed spoke of what could be done
for this issue since the road is in her district. Turnipseed
suggested that law enforcement supervision might be needed to assist
with repairing the road. Turnipseed also stated “we are not going out
there and getting shot” in regards to having the road repaired.
District Three Supervisor Mike Peterson stated that a long-term
resolution was needed. Peterson said you could fix the road, but what
good would that do if you can’t travel the road without being in danger?
Members of the board discussed and exchanged ideas on the issue.
Afterward, the supervisors decided that Sheriff Jason Pugh or
deputies would escort county workers during the repair of the road in
the near future.
In other news, the Board of Supervisors:
• Discussed the repair and funding regarding Yellow Creek Road, as
well as funding and repair of bridges in the county.
• Approved to appoint Mrs. Junie Fuller to the Region 7 Mental Health
Community Counseling Board for a period of 4 years.
• Acknowledged Judge Mike Miller and Judge Robert Beck’s attendance
at training.
• Approved payment of expenses for Court Reporter Regan Carpenter and
temporary Court Reporter Kathy McNeely.
• Approved attorney fees—Circuit Court $975.
• Approved payment to Louisville Medical Associates for $354.00 for
Sheriff’s Department physical.
• Approved to furnish part salary for retiring Family and Community
Services Agent Rita Tanksley.
• Approved payment to Lexis Nexis for $164.30—Justice Court.
• Acknowledged Letter of Engagement from State Auditor.
• Acknowledged expense summary publication for February 2013.
• Approved hiring of Nathan Kelly at WCCRCF.
• Accepted Collateral Social Agreement for Mississippi Public Funds
Deposits between Winston County and The Citizens Bank.
• Approved to allow District 5 Election Commissioner Mary Reed to
make purchases as Chairperson.
• Approved the advertisement for bids for supplies for said period.
• Approved demand checks to Sherwin Williams and James Goss for work
performed at Dean Park on the restroom that was vandalized.
• Approved 16th section recreational lease for Blake Fulton.
• Approved purchase of a motor grader at State Contract price and
approval of a demand check for $21,799 to Estabrook Chevrolet for a
2013 For d F-150 2-wheel drive.
• Approved purchase of a printer cartridge for the office of Purchase
Clerk Crystal Clark.
• Approved said demand checks.
• Approved payment of $990.00 for Senior Day at Dean Park on May 2,
2013 by request of Essie Jackson of Winston County Triad (Sheriff’s
Dept.). Funds will be paid from the TRIAD fund.
The next meeting of the Winston County Board of Supervisors will take
place on May 6, 2013.