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Thursday, Oct. 20
SPOR TS, 1-B ASTROS CLINCH FIRST WORLD SERIES BID S e r v i n g P a s c a g o u l a , Vancleave welcomes Pass Christian for homecoming Dadburn Wilma oughta go back to Bedrock, or wherever she came from! Old Crab ® O c e a n S p r i n g s , M o s s P o i n t , G a u t i e r a n d L u c e d a l e THE MISSISSIPPI PRESS Raising the roof ■ FEMA report recommends increasing Coast flood elevations From Staff Reports PASCAGOULA — A Federal Emergency Management Agency report issuing advisory flood elevations for Jackson, Harrison and Hancock counties, says that 100-year flood elevations for structures in the three coastal counties are from 3 to 9 feet too low. A 100-year flood event is the estimated maximum flood depth that could occur once every 100 years. For Jackson County, that means homes in some coastal areas may have to be elevated 3 to 5 feet higher than the elevations that are listed on the current Flood Insurance Rate Map, or FIRM, according to information about the advisory released Wednesday. The elevations in the current FIRM, according to a press release on the analysis, were based on studies done more than 25 years ago. While county officials are not required to adopt the advisory flood regulations, according to the agency, “FEMA strongly encourages Harrison, Jackson and Hancock counties to use the new data to guide local decisions regarding building elevations and reconstruction in coastal areas.” Continued use of the current elevations, known as Base Flood Elevations, could result in increased damages to buildings during future hurricanes, FEMA officials said. Local governments are responsible for establishing elevation and construction standards. “The BFE provides communities participating in the National Flood Insurance Program with a standard level of protection,” according to the analysis. “However, the effects of the storm and of other recent storm events point to the need for a re-evaluation of existing data. The advisory flood elevations are an effort to provide the community with more accurate, up-to-date data. The new advisory flood elevations more accurately depict conditions as they exist today.” The new elevations, according to the FEMA release, are still well below the storm surge elevations that occurred in most areas during Hurricane Katrina, although future CatSee ELEVATIONS, Page 10-A 25¢ Thursday, October 20, 2005 www.gulflive.com Our online affiliate State students struggle WILMA A KILLER Hurricane one of strongest ever; winds at 155 — threatens Florida ■ Fourth-graders score below basic reading standards By FREDDY CUEVAS The Associated Press SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras — Hurricane Wilma rapidly strengthened into one of the Americas’ most intense storms ever and lashed Caribbean coastlines Wednesday, forcing tourists to flee as it threatened to slam into Cancun and southern Florida. Wilma briefly grew into a monstrous Category 5 storm before weakening to a Category 4 Wednesday night. The storm forced thousands of people to evacuate lowlying areas in a 600-mile swath covering Cuba, Belize, Honduras, Jamaica, Haiti and the Cayman Islands, officials said. At least 13 deaths have been blamed on Wilma this week, including a man who drowned Wednesday while trying to cross a river that overflowed its banks in AP southern Haiti. Infra red satellite image shows Hurricane Wilma, Wednesday. Wilma intensified quickly See WILMA, Page 10-A into the most intense Atlantic hurricane on record. Florida battens down as record-breaking, powerful storm nears See SCORES, Page 10-A FEMA was swamped by Katrina ■ Homeland security secretary blames planning problems for slow response By CURT ANDERSON The Associated Press NAPLES, Fla. — In what has become an all-too-familiar drill, Floridians boarded up windows, gassed up their cars and bought storm supplies Wednesday. But this time they were looking at one of the most intense hurricanes ever recorded in the Atlantic. Hurricane Wilma exploded briefly into a Category 5 monster with winds of 175 mph before weakening to a Category 4 Wednesday night. Forecasters warned it could smash into southwestern Florida on Saturday with towering waves, and then work its way up the East Coast with devastating effect. “I don’t think I want to live in Florida,” said Betty Bartelson, a Pennsylvania tourist visiting Marco Island. She planned to flee across the state to Fort Lauderdale. Like Hurricanes Katrina and Rita earlier this season, Wilma was expected to weaken before coming ashore. But after seeing what those storms did — and after four storms hit Florida in quick JACKSON (AP) — A majority of the Mississippi’s fourthgraders scored below the basic proficiency levels in reading, according to study released Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Education. The 2005 results of the National Assessment of Educational Progress measures proficiency of fourthand eighth-grade students in the subjects of math and reading. The results are used to see how well the country is doing on the test “The Nation’s Report Card.” In Mississippi, 48 percent of fourth grade students tested at the basic or above in reading, with a total of 52 percent testing below that level, the study By DAVID PACE succession last year — many people were taking no chances. Officials began clearing tens of thousands of people out of the low-lying Florida Keys. “We had well over a 1,000 lives lost in Katrina. If Wilma, you know, comes into the U.S., to the Florida Coast as a Category 3 or 4 hurricane, that potential for large loss of life is with us,” National Hurricane Center Director Max Mayfield said. At one point, Wilma was the most intense hurricane recorded in the Atlantic as measured by its pressure. Early Wednesday, the storm’s pressure dropped to 882 millibars, the lowest reading ever in an Atlantic-basin hurricane. Typically, the lower the pressure, the faster air rushes into a storm. By evening, Wilma had See FLORIDA, Page 10-A The Associated Press AP Mark Bragg, left, pushes a cart with plywood and his 1year-old son, Zachary, while collecting hurricane supplies Wednesday at a store in Bonita Springs, Fla. The Braggs are preparing for Hurricane Wilma. WASHINGTON — Most of FEMA’s problems in dealing with disasters can be fixed with better planning, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff told Congress on Wednesday. “We are going to be very prepared for Hurricane Wilma,” he said of the storm on the horizon. Chertoff Testifying before a special House committee created to probe the slow federal response to Katrina, Chertoff deflected questions about his own actions by telling lawmakers he had relied on Federal Emergency Management Agency experts with decades of experience in hurricane response. See FEMA, Page 10-A Marietta, Ohio sixth city to offer post-Katrina aid to Gautier By JOY E. STODGHILL The Mississippi Press GAUTIER — Gautier’s family keeps expanding. Marietta, Ohio, is the sixth sister city to come to Gautier’s aid since Hurricane Katrina struck Aug. 29. Located at the confluence of the Muskingum and Ohio Rivers, Marietta is the “oldest permanent settlement in Ohio,” said Mayor Michael Mullen. Burgaw, N.C., Allendale Beach, Fla., Mesa, Ariz., and Hampstead, Md. as well as the Villas of Lincolnwood, Ill., have also adopted Gautier Like the four new mayors in the Jackson County cities, Mullen faced an unprecedented disaster soon after taking office in January 2004 — the two largest floods the city has seen in 40 years. The second flood in September 2004, came as a direct result of Hurricane Ivan’s far-reaching devastation and affected homes and businesses. A total of 450 businesses in Washington County, where Marietta is the county seat, were affected by the flood waters, Mullen said. As a result of Marietta’s recent tragedy, the Ohio city’s 15,000 residents wanted to do something for their Southern neighbors with a “people-to-people approach,” Mullen said. The Community Action Program Corp. of Washington- LOCAL, 4-A NATION, 6-A WORLD, 9-A $100,000 worth of new clothes distributed at Moss Point High gym Controversy swirls around Katrina contracts INDEX Saddam pleads innocent, scuffles with guards Advice . . . . . . . . . . . .7-A Classified . . . . . . . . .5-B Comics . . . . . . . . . . .4-B MISSISSIPPI PRESS HURRICANE HEADQUARTERS: (251) 219-5551, (866) 843-9020 Morgan Counties contacted the Jackson County Civic Action Agency. From there, it was referred to Gautier. Instead of sending truckloads of supplies, Marietta organizations have teamed up to provide for the specific needs of individuals or families who apply and are selected by the Jackson County Civic Action Agency. Mullen said they See MARIETTA, Page 10-A Crossword . . . . . . . . .4-B Editorial . . . . . . . . . . .8-A Sports . . . . . . . . . . . .1-B TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-A Vol. 159 — No. 303, 20 Pages © 2-A THE MISSISSIPPI PRESS TODAY Clear 85° 67° FRIDAY Partly cloudy 82° 58° SATURDAY Clear 78° 51° ALMANAC Last Quarter Oct. 24 Record High 91° (1963) New Moon Nov. 1 Record Low 39° (1948) First Quarter Nov. 8 Yesterday’s High 78° Full moon Nov.15 Yesterday’s Low 56° Yesterday’s Rain No rainfall MISSISSIPPI SOUND Salinity 28 ppt This Month’s Rain 0.19” 83° Year to Date Rain 68” Water temperature TIDES Thur. SUNRISE/SET Rise Set Thur. 7:00 am 6:17 pm 10:09 am L Fri. 12:31 am H 11:27 am L Fri. 7:01 am 7:24 pm Sat. 1:22 am H 12:52 pm L Sat. 7:01 am 7:15 pm Sun. 2:20 am H 2:05 pm L Sun. 7:02 am 7:27 pm Mon. 2:40 am L 2:53 pm H Mon. 7:02 am 6:15 pm Tues. 3:39 am H 3:26 pm L Tues. 7:03 am 6:13 pm Wed. 4:34 am H 3:45 pm L Wed. 7:04 am 6:12 pm RIVER STAGES MARINE FORECAST Pascagoula River (Cumbest Bluff) 2.77 feet Pascagoula River (Merrill) 3.92 feet Chickasawhay River (Leakesville) 9.49 feet mispress@themississippipress.com (228) 934-1458 FOR THE RECORD MISSISSIPPI COAST WEATHER LUNAR STAGES THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2005 East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet. Protected waters smooth to a light chop. Crimes & Emergencies Pascagoula Crime 4111 Greenwood Ave., Kimberly Clark reported the theft of a dark purple 1994 Chevrolet Camero. 2507 Grimsley St., Tommy Overstreet reported the theft of a bike, a folding chair and a plastic chair. Ingalls Avenue and Meadowbrook Drive, Stephen Pardue reported damage to his windshield. 3011 Belair St., Belair Storage, Onia Gill reported an auto burglary where a purse and contents was stolen. 703 Washington Ave., Officer Jackie Trussell responded to a house fire. Nathan Hale Avenue and Pine-view Street, Edward Barnes, 35, 1305 Live Oak Ave., Pascagoula, was arrested for DUI. 3253 Denny Ave., Staples, Jo W. Sharp reported lost or stolen cash. 1805 Acacia St., Joyce Schaub reported a trespass less than larceny where a 2000 Dodge Grand caravan was taken. It was later recovered. 2416 Sycamore St., Archie Flowers reported the theft of a chain fall, floor jacks, tool box with assorted tools, paint gun and car paint. 2603 Denny Ave., Anthony Kidd, 32, 3039 Macphelah St., was arrested for DUI, DUS, resisting arrest and simple assault on police officer. 3801 Melton Ave., Bonaparte Square Apartments, Sheila McGill reported damage to an apartment. Denny Avenue and Veterans Boulevard, Gregory Ray Dawson, 36, 746 Greenwood St., Barnesville, Ga., was arrested for DUI and DUS. Denny Avenue, Wal-Mart, Demetrius Terez Gary, 29, 3202 Moreland Ave., was arrested for DUI, DUS, reckless driving and possession of marijuana. 5201 Monaco Drive, Monaco Lake Apartments, Nina M. Hannah-Wansley reported a burglary where assorted items were stolen. 808 12th St., Daron Parker reported the theft of a gray 1985 Chrysler 5th Avenue. 1028 Denny Ave., Greater Antioch Church, Bert Hinton reported a tire slashed on his vehicle. Two juveniles were arrested. 1028 Denny Ave., Greater Antioch Church, Gene McCoy reported a tire slashed on his vehicle. Two juveniles were arrested. 1028 Denny Ave., Greater Antioch Church, John Davis Sr. reported a tire slashed on his vehicle. Two juveniles were arrested. 1028 Denny Ave., Greater Antioch Church, Zella Peters reported a tire slashed on her vehicle. Two juveniles were arrested. 1028 Denny Ave., Greater Antioch Church, Bernadine Duncan reported a tire slashed on her vehicle. Two juveniles were arrested. 1028 Denny Ave., Greater Antioch Church, Keith Brumfield reported a tire slashed on his vehicle. Two juveniles were arrested. Denny Avenue and Chicot Street, Juan Ayala, 18, 14th Street, Bridge City, La., was arrested for DUI. 3411 Frederic St., Mississippi State University Experimental Seafood Lab, Mark Peterman reported the theft of a commercial ice machine. 2611 Avenue B, Jacob Tolliver reported the theft of a 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse. 5238 Little John Ave., Keith Borden reported a burglary where a Hi-Point .45-caliber handgun was taken. 3517 Denny Ave., Goody’s, Marzetta Lyles reported stalking and threats. 3110 Old Mobile Highway, Pet Harbor, Police recovered a Roadmaster 15-speed Mountain Fury bicycle. 22nd Street, David Richards, 49, 2402 Cleveland Ave., Pascagoula, was arrested for public drunkenness. 2026 Jackson Ave., Pamela Tims reported threatening phone calls. Nathan Hale and Emerson avenues, Ronnie Steele, 37, 4540 Payne St., Moss Point, was arrested for contributing to the delinquency of a minor, resisting arrest and disturbing the peace. Tuesday 4419 Denny Ave., Studio Inn, Stephanie Edwards reported damage to a signpost. 900 Bayou Casotte Parkway, VT Halter, Terry Breland reported a burglary where a Dell computer was stolen. 2107 Forrest St., Kristen Luther reported the theft of two propane tanks. 3301 Denny Ave., Lowe’s, Melanie Sossaman reported a vehicle fire. 4403 Chicot Road, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Joyce E. Arnold reported the theft of a tan 2006 Pontiac GS. 1902 Jackson Ave., Erica N. Scott reported damage to her vehicle. 3201 Eden St., Paul Lee reported a burglary where a GE cordless phone was stolen. 3610 Warwick St., Margie N. Jones reported an attempted theft of a bike. Wednesday 2603 Denny Ave., Krystal’s, Eddie O. Reeves, 24, 4478 Robinhood St., Moss Point, was arrested for resisting arrest, switched tag and no proof of insurance. Coast Calendar Special Events • Oct. 28 — Jackson County Christian Home Educators fall school year kickoff event and hayride starting at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Greg and Kim Fleming, Pecan Road, Orange Grove; call (228) 475-5189 for details. Blood Drives • Nov. 5 — Girl Scout Troop 462 is sponsoring a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hurley community center. Call (228) 588-4852 or (228) 588-7051 for details. Meetings • Oct. 25 — Pascagoula High School PTSO will meet 6:30 p.m. at the PHS library; call B-J Jones at (228) 327-0321 for details. Send information about special events to Coast Calendar, P.O. Box 849, Pascagoula, MS 39568; fax to (251) 219-5559; or e-mail at features@mispressonline.com. Call (251) 2195551 for details. OBITUARIES HUDSON Robert Allen “Bobby” Hudson was born on Feb. 27, 1932 and departed on Oct. 18, 2005. He married Annette Maxwell on Feb. 16, 1963. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy and Viola Hudson; brother, J. T. Hudson; sister, Viola “Sister” Hester and best friend, Eddie Barton. He is survived by three sons, Rob “Sheila” Hudson of Vancleave, Miss., Ricky “Theresa” Hudson of Wade, Miss. and Michael “Kellie” Hudson of Middleburg, Fla.; his grandchildren, Chuck, Kendall, Corey, Nikki, Robbie, Josh, Hailey, Kloe, and Kaden Hudson; a brother, Eddie “Jackie” Hudson of Moss Point; a sis- ter, Joyce Price of Pensacola, Fla.; and sister-in-law, Shiyko Hudson of Concord, Calif.; and a host of other family members. Pallbearers are Stephen O'Brien, Wayne Cook, Jr., Nicky Maxwell, Dane Maxwell, Shaun Goodman and Glenn Rivers. Upon graduation from OLV Catholic High School in 1952 he became a firefighter for the City of Pascagoula under the leadership of his father, Chief Jimmy Hudson. Shortly thereafter he joined the U.S. Navy as a firefighter and served during the Korean War. After two years in the Navy, he hired on with Ingalls Shipbuilding with their Fire Dept. He left Ingalls and went to work with H. K. Porter as a supervisor for 13 years. After his employment with H. K. Porter, he went to work with The City of Pascagoula holding several positions including electrical inspector, building inspector, Public Works Superintendent, City Tax Collector, Incinerator Director along with Harbor Master and Safety Director. He retired in 1997 after 26 years. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and racing cars. After retirement, he became an avid golfer at Whispering Pines but more than anything he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday, Oct. 20, 2005 from 5 to 8 p.m. at O’Bryant-O’Keefe Funeral Home in Pascagoula, Miss. Services will be Friday, Oct. 21, 2005, at 2 p.m. from the First Baptist Church of Pascagoula, Miss. with visitation one hour prior to service. THE MISSISSIPPI PRESS Publication USPS 354420 — ISSN: 1059-7166 The Mississippi Press continues The Chronicle, The Chronicle Star and the Moss Point Advertiser, published daily. Second class postage paid at Pascagoula, Miss. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Mississippi Press, P.O. Box 849, Pascagoula, MS 39568-0849. Wanda Heary Jacobs, Publisher CIRCULATION BillyCIRCULATION Wilder, Circulation Director General Subscriptions: Director Billy Wilder, Circulation Monday - Friday 9AM - 5PM - (866) 843-8911 General (866) 843-8911 SaturdaySubscriptions: and Sunday - 8AM - Noon - 228-875-8144 Home Delivery: 3 mos. — -$27 6 mos. Ext. — $54 Billing Inquiries (800) 239-1340 5411 1 yr. — $108 HomeHome Delivery: 3 mos. ——$27 mos.——$54 $541 yr. 1 yr. — $108 Delivery: 3 mos. $27 6 6 mos. — $108 ADVERTISING Tommy Chelette, Advertising Director General Advertising: (866) 265-3131 NEWS Steve Cox, Editor Newsroom: (866) 843-9020 news@mspressonline.com All submissions become the property of The Mississippi Press and will not be returned; submissions may be edited and may be published or otherwise reused in any medium. All carriers, dealers and distributors are independent contractors, keeping their own accounts free from control. Therefore, The Mississippi Press, Inc., is not responsible for advance payments made to them, their agencies, or representatives. However, we do have a Pay-by-Mail Subscription Department, whereby you can pay directly to The Mississippi Press for your newspaper in advance. Those desiring may make contributions in memory of Mr. Hudson to the First Baptist Church, 902 Live Oak, Pascagoula, Miss. 39567. Arrangements by O’BryantO’Keefe Funeral Home, Pascagoula, Miss. DAVIS Kenneth Ray Davis, Sr., 63, of Gulfport, Miss. passed away on Monday, Oct. 17, 2005 in Gulfport. Mr. Davis was a resident of Mississippi for 27 years and retired from Ingalls Shipyard after 26 years of dedicated service. He was a member of Global Outreach Ministries. Mr. Davis served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam and received the Purple Heart, Bronze Star and two Silver Stars. Mr. Davis was preceded death by his mother, Laura Ellen Grey and his father, Marion George Davis, and his brother, M. George Davis. Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Barbara Davis and three children, Donald Wayne Davis, Diana Lynn Smith, and Kenneth Ray Davis, Jr., his sister, Brenda Sheppard and her husband, George Sheppard, and his nephew, Shaun Duprey. He had five stepchildren, Wayne Byerly, Jr., Susan West, Dana Costello, Terri Crosby, and Dianne Byerly, 18 grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 20, 2005 at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road in Gulfport. The service will be 11:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 21, 2005 in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be at Biloxi National Cemetery. MOULDS Anthony Moulds, 21, of Pascagoula, Miss., died Oct. 15, 2005. Visitation will be Friday, Oct. 21, 2005, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the White Chapel Baptist Church, Lucedale, Miss. Funeral service will be Friday, Oct. 21, 2005, at 11 a.m. at the White Chapel Baptist Church, Lucedale, Miss. (Vernal Community). Burial will be at Sandy Branch Cemetery, Lucedale, Miss. (Vernal Community). Arrangements by Cowan Funeral Home, LLC, Lucedale, Miss. HOUSES GUTTED Millender’s Funeral Home We honor all PRE-PLANNED & BURIAL Insurance policies 100% from other funeral homes 475-5448 4412 Main Street • Moss Point HYDE Mary Lillie Hyde was born May 24, 1942 in Ethel, Miss. She died Friday, Oct. 14, 2005 in Moss Point, Miss. She was of the Apostolic faith and an active member of Lighthouse Apostolic Church of Moss Point, under the leadership of Bishop John L. Brown. After several years of service, she retired from Pascagoula School District Transportation Department. She was preceded in death by her husband, Max Henry Hyde, Sr.; father, Wardell Alston; her brother, Billy Hubert Alston; and grandmother, Alberta Merritt. She leaves to cherish her memory; parents, James and Adell Kimbrough, Moss Point; eight daughters, Melanie Gibson, Fort Sill, Okla., Mattie (Bobby) Pierce, Bristol, Conn., Patrice Brown, Pascagoula, Miss., Kimberly Hyde, Carlsbad, Calif., Stephanie (Jimmy) Hill, Pascagoula, Stateline, Miss., Aundra Hyde, Pascagoula, Yafa Hyde, Mobile, Ala. and April Hyde, Hattiesburg, Miss.; four sons, Billy Alston, Pascagoula, Max Hyde, Jr., Pensacola, Fla., Ambrouse Hyde, Pascagoula, and Marcus Hyde, Pascagoula; 13 grandchildren, SFC Richard (Lashanda) Hyde, Kimberly (Larry) Johnson, Terry Alston, Lance Corporal Aaron Brown, Crystal Hyde, Niaterrica Waters, Justin Brown, Tkeyah Hyde, Destinee Hyde, Christopher Hyde, Brandon Alston, Max Hyde III and Cornelius Robinson, Jr.; one great grandson, Braylon Hyde; nine brothers, Charles (Baby Lou) Alston, Muskegon, Mich., Barry (Tawanna) Kimbrough, Baton Rouge, La., James (Catherine) Winters, James (Angela) Win- CHEAP • Hurricane Debris Cleanup • Tree Removal • Tractor Work • Lawn & Shrub Maintenance ~ Fully Insured ~ Serving Pascagoula, Moss Point, Gautier, Ocean Springs CALL: 228-235-4641 CALL 475-6048 ters, Tony Kimbrough, Terry Kimbrough, Michael Kimbrough, all of Moss Point, Larry Winters, Pascagoula, and Kenneth (Robin) Kimbrough, Belcamp, Md.; six sisters, Wardean Crockett, Pascagoula, Retha (Willie) Jones, Pascagoula, Delores (John) Figgers, Mobile, Ala., Mary Richardson, Belinda Greenfield, and Sharrie Kimbrough all Pascagoula; sister-in-law, Annie Ruth Hyde, Moss Point; six devoted friends of the family, Dr. and Mrs. Paul (Jean) Moore, Pascagoula, Sharon Dukes, Biloxi, Sharon Mims, Moss Point, Elder Willie (Bettie) Griffin of Moss Point; and a host of other relatives and friends. Viewing will be held from 911 a.m., Friday, Oct. 21, 2005 at the Greater Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Pascagoula, Miss. Funeral Services will begin promptly at 11 a.m. from the church. Interment will be in Biloxi National Cemetery, Biloxi, Miss. All Arrangements by Millender ’s Funeral Home, Moss Point, Miss. SANDOZ Allen Anthony Sandoz, (aka, Deano, Sandy and Bunk), age 66, died in a traffic accident Aug. 27, 2005. He was born in Biloxi on March 29, 1939. He was a 1957 graduate of Biloxi High School and a 1962 graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi. Allen retired from the Isle of Capri Casino in 2001. He was previously employed by Ingalls Shipbuilding and Avondale Shipyards and was the owner of The Yogurt Place in Ocean Springs. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norwood and Bernice Sandoz of Biloxi. Mr. Sandoz is survived by his wife of 18 years, Sharon L. Sandoz of Gautier; a son, Eric T. Sandoz of Jefferson, La.; three sisters and their spouses, Nancy and Clivis Landry of Houma, La., Donna and Charles Murray of Biloxi, Miss., and Mary Ellen and Percy Breaux of Lafayette, La. A celebration of his life will be held at the Shell Landing Golf Community Club House on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2005 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For directions please call 228-522-3901 or 228-547-8766. In lieu of flowers please donate in his memory to a Hurricane Katrina relief fund or to a charity or cause of your choice. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Pass Road is in charge of arrangements. View and sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com AREA DEATHS MS. DORIS HARWOOD LAMBERT, 77, of Montgomery, Ala., died Oct. 17, 2005. George County Funeral Home, Lucedale, Miss. “Obituaries over one inch in length are paid advertisements.” Have a story idea? CALL (251) 219-5551 FLOOD INSURANCE Carl Nulta 4310 Chicot St., Pascagoula, MS Phone: 228-769-2138 Fax: 228-769-1900 www.carlnulta.com LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR STATE FARM IS THERE.® State Farm Automobile Insurance Company (Not in NJ), Bloomington, Illinois Building Supply & Brickyard “ Fo r A l l Yo u r B u i l d i n g N e e d s ” We are your one stop store for: • Vinyl Siding • Windows • Interior & Exterior doors • Ceramic Tile • Interior Molding & Trim • Dry Wall Primer • Electrical & Plumbing Supplies OPEN: MONDAY-FRIDAY 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM SAT. 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM SUNDAY 11:00 AM - 3 PM H w y. 9 0 - G a u t i e r - 4 9 7 - 9 7 5 0 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2005 3-A THE MISSISSIPPI PRESS LOCAL/STATE EAST CENTRAL HOMECOMING COURT Dangling ladder leaves Moss Point family in peril ■ Willean and Howard Buckley’s home located under water tower By DONNA HARRIS The Mississippi Press Photos/Reba J. McMellon/The Mississippi Press East Central High School senior homecoming maids are, from left seated, Audrie Cirlot of Hurley and Breann Dykes of Hurley; standing, Brandy Johnson of Hurley, Ainsley Vice of Hurley and DwunShae Wells. MOSS POINT — A Community Street home that withstood the winds and water of Hurricane Katrina may still be in harm’s way. Willean and Howard Buckley’s home is in the pathway of an 1,800-pound ladder dangling from a municipal water tank at Community and Palmetto streets. The winds from the storm left the ladder in a precarious position that engineers say could be dangerous. A letter from the city was hand-delivered Tuesday to the Buckleys informing them of the danger and strongly suggesting they evacuate. City Attorney Richie Perkins said an engineer inspected it and recommended the two homes near the tower be evacuated and that letters be delivered “to put them on notice of the peril.” He said the letter did not intend to imply the evacuation was mandatory “in the sense that people would be removed if they didn’t leave.” The engineer also recommended the streets Session examines quality, future of nursing homes By VALERIE BAUMAN The Associated Press Homecoming maids are, from left, Farrah Brown of Wade, Brianna Burroughs of Hurley and Morgan Goff of Big Point. East Central High School Junior homecoming maids are, from left, Nikki Bailey of Hurley, Cammie Blackledge Harlston and Candace Fairley of Harlston. East Central High School freshman homecoming maids are, from left, Amber Carter of Wade, Brooke Johnson of Hurley and Samantha Wells of Three Rivers. Say you saw it in THE MISSISSIPPI PRESS Contact us at our Hurricane Headquarters News: (866) 843-9020 General: (866) 843-8911 news@mspressonline.com around the tower be closed. Perkins said steps are being taken to rent a crane large enough to remove the ladder from the water tank. Mayor Xavier Bishop said a crane might be rented within a few days, and costs could be reimbursed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. In the meantime, the board of aldermen suggested the Buckleys should find alternate accommodations at a motel or shelter. Willean Buckley said she planned to stay home with her husband and two children, because they had nowhere else to go. She said she was told by the board that if her family stayed, it was at their own risk. “If they want us to move, then they need to pay us expenses,” she said. Howard Buckley said it wasn’t fair that the city could be reimbursed by FEMA for the crane, but his family would have to foot the bill to evacuate. “It’s taking care of them, but it’s not taking care of us,” he said. Reporter Donna Harris can be reached at dharris@mspressonline.com or (251) 219-5551. JACKSON — Some Mississippi lawmakers say changes in the ownership of nursing homes make it difficult for state government to regulate them or enforce quality standards. Traditionally, the homes are licensed to the person or company that both own and operate the facilities. Now, in some cases, the license holder neither owns nor operates the business. A meeting at the state Capitol on Wednesday addressed concerns about nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Much of the discussion was about the pending sale of A rka nsa s-base d Be v e r l y Enterprises Inc. to a New York company called North American Senior Care Inc. Beverly Enterprises has 10 nursing homes in Mississippi. The merger agreement is raising concerns that the elderly nursing home residents may not get the quality care that they are entitled to, said Rep. Jamie Franks, D-Mooreville, a member of the House Public Health and Human Services Committee. Special Assistant Attorney General Scott Johnson said when a nursing home is held accountable for unacceptable care, the only recourse the government has is to go after the license holder. However, if the license holder does not own the facility or any of the assets, the state has no recourse against a company that provides poor care, Johnson said. “You can’t collect money from someone who doesn’t have any,” Johnson said. “If their operating on a shoestring budget and you have a $4,000 judgment, how are you going to get that?” John Maxey, an attorney representing Beverly Enterprises, says that the hearing was unnecessary and that it is inappropriate for the government to interfere in a private transaction. “We find this hearing is really premature because no sale has been firmed up yet,” Maxey said. Representatives from the state Departments of Health and Medicaid also spoke at the hearing. “What we found today from the testimony ... basically these new corporate schemes are rendering state law moot,” Franks said. “And as a result could jeopardize the health care of our most vulnerable residents — our nursing home residents.” The taxpayers could be victims too, Franks said. 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Va., recalls her weeks covering the ice and brought it back. I found myself giving away food and water. I the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in Mississippi — and how she was changed by what she called strangers to tell them their loved ones had survived. Occasionally, I served as a conduit witnessed. for rescue, intentionally or otherwise. By VICKI SMITH Irma Knight read one of my stories and Associated Press Writer learned that her niece, Joanna Dubreuil, was The man was tall and unshaven, smelling living with her sons in a gutted motel, cut off slightly of booze and living under a bright blue from her relatives in Texas. tarp next to a demolished house in Biloxi. SomeGeorge Polk read about how Buford and Virwhere, hundreds of miles away, another hurri- ginia Fisher were scavenging for supplies to cane swirled in the gulf. feed their neighbors; he filled a truck with supAs he spoke about what Katrina had done plies in Wisconsin, and wrote me asking for and how he was coping, he stared at the gold directions to their Biloxi neighborhood. medallion around my neck. Finally, he asked Marcia Pletcher and Daniel Ledford, a Georwhat it was. gia couple, saw a photo of a young woman comIt was given to me for strength, I told him. For forting her sick baby in a waterlogged motel luck. room. They called to say that they wanted to “Can I touch it?” he asked. “’Cause I sure open their home to a family of strangers, just could use some.” because they could. I let him, then clasped his hand and wished “Would you talk to them?” Pletcher asked. him well. The next day, after the two families spoke I have spent much of the past six weeks with on a borrowed cell phone, Owen Allen wept Mississippians like the tall man. with gratitude for his newfound home. Though I have been a reporter for 18 years — “Thank you,” he said, hugging me tight to nine of them for The Associated Press — Kat- his chest. “God bless you for this.” rina was my first major disaster. Much of what Three weeks after Katrina, Mississippi began I’ve seen, I’d expected: flattened and flooded burying its dead. The bodies had lain in refrigbuildings, snapped and toppled trees, bridge erated trucks until the coroner could identify decks that sat in the water like tilted domi- them. But the pain was raw, as if no time had noes. passed at all. But none of that affected me as much as the At New Community Missionary Baptist human disaster. Katrina is a story about people Church in Biloxi, I sat in the back row, trying to — the lives the storm took, shook and forever be invisible. But then James Moultrie’s mother altered. began wailing at the front door. Their courage and good nature in the face of I needed to be there, to tell their story. I this continuing catastrophe altered my world; wanted to be there, to show someone cared. Yet notions that journalists should keep a distance I felt ashamed invading such an intensely prifrom the people they write about, that they vate and powerful moment. I pried open the should not get involved in their stories, were bloated stairwell door of a church that had confounded by Katrina along with so much else. recently been filled with mud and climbed to the Reporters working in Mississippi know that, sweltering balcony with photographer Darron right or wrong, we are crafting the secondary Cummings. story line. Most eyes are focused on New He started taking pictures, and the tiny clickOrleans, the city everyone had heard of and ing sound of the shutter seemed suddenly masmillions had visited. sive. I panicked and held my breath, thinking Still, tens of thousands of homes and more the family’s heartache would turn to rage, that than 220 lives have been lost in Mississippi. they would change their minds and order us out. Mountains of broken boards and the scattered But they didn’t seem to hear. I started breathbits of people’s lives stretched for more than ing again. I swallowed the lump in my throat as 80 miles along the Coast; clothing hung like the Rev. Thomas Ruffin talked about the godcobwebs from gnarly oaks. brother he called “Shine.” Some buildings appeared to have exploded Then, in the middle of his eulogy, he starfrom within. Some were lifted from their foun- tled us. dations and dropped elsewhere. Others were “And God, please bless Darron and Vicki of swept away entirely. The Associated Press, for being here with this At a school in Bay St. Louis, abandoned old family and for telling the world what the people folks wallowed in their own waste for days until of Mississippi are going through.” other evacuees came to their aid. Along HighWe stared at each other, eyes wide, sweat way 90, a man wore the same muddy, stinking dripping. Our mouths were open, but there clothes he’d worn in the floodwaters, living for were no words. Then we both had to look away. eight days inside a dead car. Hundreds waited We had done so little in the face of so much for help in filth and stifling heat, on porches, in devastation. And yet, they were gracious and yards, in tents. grateful, something I found again and again Gas, for a while, became more valuable than in my time in Mississippi. gold. On my last night there, at one of the few When I found Melvin Austin in Saucier, 25 working restaurants in Gulfport, my colleagues miles from the Coast, his wife’s two-week sup- and I took a corner table to say goodbye. We ply of insulin was sitting in a container of cool swapped stories, perhaps a bit loudly, as an water. Within hours, it would be ruined. He elderly couple ate nearby in silence. had no ice left and no way to make more. VolThen the woman stepped over and laid her unteers were handing it out by the sack just 5 palms on the shoulders of two men. She had two miles away, but he had no fuel for his truck. slices of pizza left, she told us, but no refriger“If they was giving out T-bone steaks, I couldn’t ator to put them in. Everything she owned was get there,” he said. gone. But I could. “This has been the most horrible two days of Many say journalists shouldn’t get involved, my life. The most horrible two weeks of my that we shouldn’t care too much. But there are life,” she told us. moments of life or death, comfort or callousWe froze, waiting to be scolded. ness, when theory becomes irrelevant and choice “And I just have to tell you how nice it is to is not an option. If you can help, you help. hear you all laugh.” Serving Jackson And Harrison Counties! 3257 Hwy. 90 Gautier Serving The Entire Gulf Coast 934-2555 • 896-9555 Have a story idea? THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2005 ‘Wal-Mart 2’ opens ■ $100,000 worth of clothes distributed at MPHS gym By ALLISON MATHER The Mississippi Press MOSS POINT — Moss Point schools interim superintendent Rachel Carpenter coined a nickname Wednesday to describe the tables covered with new clothes lining the Moss Point High School gym — “Wal-Mart 2.” Men’s, women’s and children’s clothes, along with belts and shoes, were still wrapped in plastic and stacked neatly. Shopping bags were available at the door for faculty and staff, students and parents in the district to take home their choices. “We’re so excited about all of the contributions the people have made,” Carpenter said. Jenny Ladner, a physical education teacher at Escatawpa Elementary, said she is grateful to have new clothes. “I lost everything. There’s nothing but a slab left,” she said. “I think it’s nice that people cared enough about us to offer this,” Ladner continued. “I don’t know what we’d do otherwise.” The donations available in the gym, estimated to be worth nearly $100,000, were organized by Alfred and Rhonda McNair at the Digestive Health Center in Ocean Springs. “It all started with school books,” Rhonda McNair said. She and her husband, expecting medical supplies, received instead a truckload of donated books at their medical practice immediately after the storm. “I was thinking ‘My God, what am I going to do with all of these books?’,” she said. McNair offered them to schools in D’Iberville and St. William Colgin/The Mississippi Press Lagwanda Reese, left, Delana Sellers and Mary Kate Garvin with Moss Point High School organize piles of donated new clothes at the school for faculty and residents to choose from Tuesday afternoon. Donations poured into the school to help those displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Martin. The teachers who came impressed McNair with their dedication, and asked if the office could become a distribution site for future donations. McNair said various organizations and companies contributed donations that ended up at Moss Point. “It’s coming from the manufacturers. It goes into the state; the state sends it to us,” she said. The organizations Direct Relief, Leave a Little Room and We Care Ministries were also generous, she said. Secretary Dorothy Brantley helped organize the distribution of the donations in Moss Point High School gym. “Dr. McNair’s office has really come through,” Brantley said. “For the last three nights, we’ve been out there (McNair’s office) picking up all of the donations,” she continued. Carpenter said about 30 percent of the district’s 550 employees experienced loss from Hurricane Katrina. Student services director Deborah Thompson said over 600 students in the district are displaced. “We wanted to take care of the Moss Point School District family,” Carpenter said. McNair agreed. “We’ve got to take care of our kids because they can’t take care of themselves,” she said. Reporter Allison Mather can be reached at amather@mspressonline.com or (251)2195551. Full Service Clinic in Ocean Springs NOW OPEN (228) 875-1599 MAJOR CHAIN DISCOUNT STORE STOCK 40% OFF MAJOR CHAIN DISCOUNT STORE PRICE! 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CALL 251 219 5551 2707 Highway 90 Suite 6, Gautier • 228-497-6857 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2005 5-A THE MISSISSIPPI PRESS STATE/REGION Mississippi town curious Allegations of misconduct about upcoming bullfights plague New Orleans police By HOLBOOK MOHR The Associated Press By MARY FOSTER JACKSON — The very thought of an authentic bullfight in rural Mississippi elicits childlike giggles from almost everyone who talks about it, but coordinators of “la fiesta brava” expect a sold-out show. “The American people go to the bullfights in Mexico, so why wouldn’t they come here?” says Mario Loera, a former bullfighter who is coordinating two shows in Newton, a town of 3,700 in the sand clay hills and piney woods of east Mississippi. Loera, a 57-year-old Mexican immigrant, runs the Mexico Lindo Restaurant in Newton and has spent more than a year arranging to import bulls, horses, parts for a 4,000-seat arena and, most importantly, matadors. There’s no need for animal lovers to worry: Loera says no bulls will be injured, but everything else — the music, the food and the dress — will be authentic. “It is a very beautiful show. I want to show the customs of Mexico,” Loera said. “But I want to respect the laws of the United States. It is illegal to kill the bull here.” Bloodless bullfights take place occasionally in Texas and California, but as far as anyone can tell, this will be a first for Mississippi — a state where high school football games are often the biggest social events. Newton Mayor Michael Pickens said the bullfighters will try to attach Velcro strips to a belt on the bull in areas that a real bullfighter would stab the animal. “Everybody’s kind of curious,” Pickens said with a chuckle. “I’m not a big fan of stuff like that, but out of curiosity I may The Associated Press AP Mario Loera, owner of Mexico Lindo in Newton, holds a printed version of his tickets for his upcoming bullfight in Newton Tuesday. Loera, a former Mexican bullfighter, is coordinating two “bloodless bullfights” in Newton. Such bullfights are not uncommon in Texas and California but as far as anyone can tell, this will be a first for Mississippi. go have a look.” Lifelong Newton resident George Monroe said there is a constant buzz around town about the upcoming spectacle. “We’ve never seen a bullfight. It’s most unusual for something like this to happen,” he said. “In a town where everybody waits for the Friday night football game, this is going to be great and I hope it catches on.” Officials hope Loero taps into a niche market that puts Newton on the tourist map. But, they confess, the events have not been easy to plan. “The biggest obstacle is that when you say bullfighting in Mississippi, people laugh,” said Angie Burks, director of the Newton County Chamber of Commerce. “It’s been trial and error because it’s never been done before in the state of Mississippi. People say, ’You’re crazy.’ But when it’s over, we’re going to say, ’We told you so.”’ The two shows — Oct. 29 and Nov. 12 — will feature four matadors, including Marbella Romero, who Loero says is a popular female bullfighter in Mexico. Loera will try his hand in the arena as well. Burks hopes the shows will prove successful enough that Newton can make the bullfights a permanent fixture and eventually offer package deals with the two Choctaw Indian casinos near Philadelphia, about 35 miles to the north. Tennessee governor plans to greet guardsmen returning from Iraq NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — More than 3,200 Tennessee guardsmen will begin arriving next week from Iraq, ending the largest single deployment of Tennessee National Guard troops since World War II, officials said Wednesday. Gov. Phil Bredesen plans to greet members of the 278th Regimental Combat Team shortly after their arrival at Camp Shelby, Miss., almost a year from the date that he saw them off there. The first soldiers from the 278th are tentatively scheduled to arrive Monday, guard spokesman Randy Harris said. The governor may visit them three days later. “I am so very proud of the soldiers of the 278th,” Bredesen said. “Their outstanding performance while in Iraq continues the tradition of excellence by generations of Tennessee Volunteers. “I look forward to visiting with them soon as they return home and reunite with their families,” he said. Based in Knoxville, the 278th draws members from across eastern and middle Tennessee. It was mobilized for Iraq in June 2004 and deployed from Camp Shelby last November. Of the 45 Tennesseans to die in the Iraqi conflict, 10 were members of the 278th. In addition to daily fighting in northeastern Iraq, the regiment also established and supplied several hospitals in the area and provided security during the first Iraqi elections in January and the vote on an new constitution on Saturday. The 278th’s return will follow in stages. The first members are scheduled to fly in “on or about” Monday to the Air National Guard Combat Readiness Training Center in Gulfport, Miss., and taken immediately to Camp Shelby, near Hattiesburg, where they will begin more than a week of processing and debriefing. Other units will continue to arrive almost daily through mid-November. Maj. Gen. Gus Hargett, Tennessee’s adjutant general, said specific arrival dates are subject to change with little notice. NEW ORLEANS — Desertions, allegations of looting and theft, and the videotaped beating of a retired teacher have contributed to a growing sense that the New Orleans Police Department is reverting to its dirty-cop past at the very moment the city is desperately trying to persuade residents to come back to the Big Easy. No hard evidence exists of a rise in police misconduct since Hurricane Katrina hit on Aug. 29. But the American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana said it is investigating at least 10 brutality complaints filed in the past month. And stories are making the rounds at Uptown coffee houses and French Quarter bars of overbearing cops abusing their power, of a force seemingly out of control. “There’s a credibility issue that is manifesting itself in New Orleans,” said Rafael Goyeneche of the Metropolitan Crime Commission of Greater New Orleans, a police watchdog group. “Part of that is the disconnect the public feels with the police department. The reputation of corruption lingers and the new problems compound it.” Since the storm, the videotaped beating by police of Robert Davis, 64, and the roughing up an Associated Press TV producer in the French Quarter have focused new attention on the department. Police said Davis was drunk and combative; Davis denied he was drinking and said he put up no resistance. The U.S. Justice Department is investigating. Also, 12 New Orleans officers are suspected of looting or condoning looting at a WalMart in Katrina’s aftermath. Authorities are investigating allegations that police took more than 200 cars, including 41 new Cadillacs, from a dealership as the storm closed in. And nearly 250 officers on the 1,450-member force are under investigation for leaving their posts during the storm. “People are right on the edge because they think police are hired to protect them, but that’s not what seems to be happening,” John Penny, who teaches criminal justice at Southern University at New Orleans. “I think there’s a high feeling of anxiety in the community.” Josh Clark, who works for a monthly entertainment publication, admitted he and his girlfriend were out past curfew two weeks after Katrina. Still, he said, the police reaction seemed extreme. “They pulled their guns out and pointed them at us,” Clark said. “They wouldn’t listen to anything.” Clark said he was finally able to show his press pass to one of the officers. He said that when the policeman learned he worked for a publication whose editor was a friend, Clark and his girlfriend were allowed to leave. “If they know you, they’ll do anything for you,” Clark said. “If they don’t, you’re in deep doo-doo.” Police spokesman Marlon Defillo denied the department is slipping back into its old habits, saying discipline is being maintained. He said the department has launched four formal investigations post-Katrina into police wrongdoing. Asked about the notion that the department is out of control, Mayor Ray Nagin said Wednesday: “We’re going to have to deal with this perception as we’re going forward.” He acknowledged the department “is a little battered and torn right now” and said all officers had gone through physical and psychological evaluations since the storm. He also noted that two officers had committed suicide. PROFESSIONAL MOLD CONTROL With Bora Care-Mold Care (1 year warranty against reinfestation) •Termite Control with Termidor •Control of Ants, Roaches, Mice, Etc. Certified Technicians 762-5959 Pascagoula 392-3425 Biloxi WANTED: VIDEO FOOTAGE/PHOTOS OF HURRICANE KATRINA OR RITA WHILE STORMS WERE IN PROGRESS ___________________ Seeking real-time images of wind, rain and/or storm surge damage to property as it was taking place on the Mississippi-Alabama Gulf Coast and adjacent coastal counties. 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It is a story of government ties that is repeated time and again for the winners of the 10 largest Katrina contracts, according to an Associated Press review. At least four of those contracts are now being reviewed for possible waste and abuse. All 10 companies are located outside the affected Gulf Coast region, most are politically active and most got the work after a limited bidding process. “How can the government say it is serious about reconstructing the Gulf Coast and edge out small and minority-owned businesses?” said Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., the ranking Democrat on the House Committee on Homeland Security. “The only way to make sure the relief funds reach hurricane victims and damaged areas is to be aggressive about oversight.” The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Army Corps, which award the bulk of Katrina contracts, say they are committed to handing out contracts based on merit and open competition. FEMA also has pledged to rebid four contracts worth $100 million each to politically connected firms — Shaw Group Inc., Bechtel Corp., CH2M Hill Inc. and Fluor Corp. — that were awarded with little or no competition. Priority will be given to small and minority-owned businesses. But the winners of even larger Katrina deals — those valued at $170 million or more — will not have to rebid or renegotiate. Most of the companies had done previous work for the government, either with earlier hurricanes or in Iraq, and those existing relationships were key to winning new deals. “This shows the best government contractors don’t always get hired, the most politically influential do,” said Keith Ashdown, vice president of the watchdog group Taxpayers for Common Sense. “We need to strive for more competitive bidding.” Some of the deals: • A $521.4 million contract to Gulf Stream Coach of Nappanee, Ind., for travel trailers to house evacuees. Since 2000, company founder James F. Shea and his family have contributed more than $20,000 to GOP candidates, including President Bush and Rep. Bob Ney, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Administration Committee. • A no-bid modification to an existing con- tract with Landstar Express America Inc. for about $300 million worth of trucking services. Company chairman Jeffrey Crowe recently headed the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, whose political action committee regularly contributes to the GOP. • A $236 million rush order with Carnival Cruise Lines for six months of temporary housing. The Miami company or its executives have contributed more than $200,000 each to both the Republican and Democratic parties since 2000. Sens. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., and Barack Obama, D-Ill., have called for investigations into whether the contract price, which amounts to roughly $1,275 a week per passenger if the three ships are at full capacity, is too high. Also being reviewed is a $287.5 million FEMA contract for temporary housing with Circle B Enterprises Inc., an Ocilla, Ga.-based company that Thompson says is not properly licensed to build manufactured homes in several states. Circle B says it is not building the actual homes but has subcontracted the work; Carnival officials have said they don’t expect to make a profit from their deal. Officials with Gulf Stream Coach could not be reached for comment. FEMA and Army Corps officials say their early contract awards went to known companies in the interest of providing fast emergency assistance. They denied political connections were a factor. Rice: U.S. may still be needed in Iraq in 10 years By ANNE GEARAN The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice declined on Wednesday to rule out American forces still being needed in Iraq a decade from now. Senators warned that the Bush administration must play it straight with the public or risk losing public support for the war. Pushed by senators from both parties to define the limits of U.S. involvement in Iraq and the Middle East, Rice also declined to rule out the use of military force in Iran or Syria, although she said the administration prefers diplomacy. “I don’t think the president ever takes any of his options off the table concerning anything to do with military force,” Rice said. Rice appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations committee for only the second time since members gave her an unexpectedly tepid endorsement to replace Colin Powell in January, and she fielded pointed questions about U.S. intentions and commitment on Iraq from lawmakers who said they are hearing complaints at home. “Our country is sick at heart at the spin and false expectations,” Sen. Barbara Boxer, DCalif., told Rice. “They want the truth and they deserve it.” Rice said Iraq’s police and Army forces are becoming better able to handle the country’s security without U.S. help, and she repeated President Bush’s warning that setting a timetable for withdrawal plays into terrorists’ hands. “The terrorists want us to get discouraged and quit,” Rice said. “They believe we do not have the will to see this through.” Rice said the United States will follow a model that was successful in Afghanistan. Starting next month, she said, joint diplomatic-military groups — called Provincial Reconstruction Teams — will work alongside Iraqis as they train police, set up courts, and help local governments establish essential services. By State Department design, Rice testified before the committee just days after Iraq apparently approved its first constitution since a U.S.-led coalition ousted Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein in 2003. Her appearance also coincided with the start of Saddam’s trial in Baghdad for a 1982 massacre of 150 of his fellow Iraqis. Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind., agreed with the Bush administration’s stay-the-course approach but said there are legitimate questions to ask about the future. “We should recognize that most Americans are focused on an exit strategy in Iraq,” said Lugar, the Foreign Relations Committee chairman. “Even if withdrawal timelines are deemed unwise because they might provide a strategic advantage to the insurgency, the American people need to more fully understand the basis upon which our troops are likely to come home.” An AP-Ipsos poll this month found 61 percent of respondents disapprove of Bush’s handling of Iraq while 32 percent said they approve. In August, 53 percent said the United States made a mistake by going to war while 43 percent said it was the right decision. The figures represent a sharp drop-off from strong support for the war in the early going. 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Bridge aphorisms enjoy eating away at tricks for players who put too much faith in them. In this deal, which aphorism did West follow that cost his side Philip points? Alder Stayman is great when you find a 4-4 major-suit fit and that is the best strain. But when you do not find a fit and end in notrump, you have only given free information to the defenders. Stayman is valuable, though, because it also takes the role of showing some major-minor hands. West led the spade king, top of his three touching honors. When declarer let him hold the trick, West continued with a low spade, but South played low from the dummy again, permitting East to win with his 10. Now East had to shift, giving declarer time to knock out the heart ace and collect an overtrick. Top of touching honors is a fine aphorism most of the time. But against a no-trump contract, if you are leading a suit in which an opponent has length, you should lead low, not an honor, hoping partner has sufficient in the suit to make the lead a success and to avoid blocking the suit. Here, if West leads the spade seven at trick one, he defeats the contract. Whether declarer rises with dummy’s ace (hoping to block the suit) or ducks it to East’s 10 (hoping to cut West out of the game), the defenders score four spades and one heart. © NEA Inc. I Spy (10:25) (PG-13, ’02) ›› (Eddie Murphy, Owen Wilson) 7377339 Castor oil — it is not just for arthritis anymore Whatever your thoughts are Dear Dr. Gott: One of the about Edgar Cayce, I can tell participants in an arthritis you nothing takes the pain self-help class (sponsored by out of my knees and lower the Arthritis Foundation) back quite as well as castor shared your column from oil followed by a April 20, 2004, and heating pad. asked if anyone in In addition, I the class had any have suffered experience with tremendously with using castor oil for endometriosis for arthritis pain. Well, nearly 30 years. I had a lot to share Had I know about with that class and castor oil packs for a lot to share with the intense cramps you. I could have spared I wish I had myself countless known about castor Peter hours, days and oil packs and rubGott, M.D. weeks of pain. bing it into the skin Consequently, I more than 30 years ago! I have only known about am a great believer in the it for about three years now. I curative powers of castor oil. I hope this information is also suffered from Osgood helpful to your own research Schlatter’s disease and now, of this subject. as an adult, have severe Dear Reader: I have degenerative osteoarthritis and need to use a wheelchair received quite a bit of mail from satisfied readers who because my knees can no have successfully tried the longer hold my weight — topical application of castor they buckle out from underoil to sore, arthritic joints. I neath me just as they did don’t have a clue about how it when I was an adolescent. Back then I was advised to works, but it does in many people. not take gym and to stay I have never heard of (or away from physical activity. had experience with) castor What a grave mistake we oil used for the pain of now know that to be. Now I regularly exercise in the pool endometriosis, a common and greatly wish that it was a cause of abdominal pain in habit I had started as a child. women who were born with nests of uterine cells in areas I learned about castor oil other than the uterus. packs from an article my I’m passing on your tip and mother read somewhere and I also researched them through would welcome any feedback from the public. the Edgar Cayce readings. Both at fault for drunk driving crash Dear Abby: “Lost in San Mateo” asked how she should deal with her longtime friend, “Heather.” The two of them had been drinking, and Heather, who was driving, got into a car accident. Now Heather refuses to discuss the accident, and “Lost” asked you, “Don’t you think I’m the victim?” Although you counseled “Lost” well in how to deal Dear with her friend, you Abby failed to point out her own responsibility in that accident. Although Heather was at the wheel, they were both responsible for not arranging their outing to include a designated driver. Therefore, they should equally share the blame for what happened. In my opinion, not starting out the night with a clear plan of who would remain sober was a mistake made by both of them. — Often the designated driver, Winters, Calif. Dear Designated Driver: That’s true. (And it’s an alltoo-common mistake.) You are one of many readers who felt that “Lost” had a hand in her own fate. Read on: Dear Abby: “Lost” refers to herself as a “victim.” She is only the victim of her own stupidity! She was drunk and got into a car with another drunk, so she’s just as guilty as her friend. The other girl feels guilty. That’s the reason she didn’t come to visit. Would you want to look at your busted-up friend while you had no visible injuries? The anger that “Lost” is feeling is only because she got hurt and her friend didn’t. — Seen it before, Yukon, Okla. Dear Abby: “Lost” got into the car. She was willing to let her friend shoulder the responsibility of driving, and now claims she was too drunk to know how smashed her friend was. Baloney! If that is the case, she should allow her friend to use the same excuse. What would have happened if “Lost” had not been injured? Would she have helped with the fines, jail time, damaged car or raised insurance rates? Her friend probably does feel guilty, but there were two “victims” here, and both are equally to blame. Now “Lost” is willing to end a 20-year friendship because she can’t own up to her own part in all of this? Some friend! — Tired of excuses, Helena, Mont. Dear Abby: Rather than being angry and resentful against her friend, “Lost in San Mateo” should thank the Lord that she’s still alive and vow not to get herself into that situation again. A responsible adult does not allow herself to become incapacitated. No one forced alcohol down her throat against her will. I am an ER nurse. We see these drunk party girls all the time, and it’s typical for everything to be someone else’s fault. What they fail to realize is that when they become that impaired, they are prime targets not only for car accidents, but for carjackers, purse thieves, date rapists, and worse. Those two got by easy this time. I hope they regard it as a wake-up call! — Sherrill in San Jose, Calif. Dear Abby: Both girls should take a hard look in the mirror and admit their own guilt. They are both lucky to be alive and that no innocent people were maimed or killed because of their foolishness. — Recovering in Minnesota Write Dear Abby at www. DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. Devoted boyfriend needs counseling admit you made a mistake, Dear Annie: My girlfriend and I are both 34 and and underneath it all, you don’t think you deserve bethave been dating for three years. “Sheri” does not work ter. You are enabling Sheri’s manipulative behavior. You and rarely gets up before 1 want to be her knight in in the afternoon. shining armor. She lives in a house that She sees you as an easy her family owns and mark. Consider receives child supcounseling to learn port from her exwhy you think so husband. She also little of yourself has me to pay her and how to form bills. I am totally healthier relationdevoted to Sheri ships. Good luck. and love her son as Dear Annie: I my own. have been friends The problem is with “Lindsey” for for the past three 30 years. She has years, I have been seven children, and taken advantage I have been invited of. My family and to all of their wedfriends are sick of dings and showers, talking to me Annie’s and have sent gifts about Sheri. Mailbox whether I’ve They think I am crazy for wanting to be with attended or not. My son recently married, a woman who steps on me. Every time she hurts me, and Lindsey attended the wedding but did not bring a I swear I’ll never go back, but I always do. It’s like an gift. She also didn’t give a shower gift. addiction. I know it’s not the money. For example, several She can afford a nice presmonths ago, my grandfaent. Should I ask her about ther died suddenly. Sheri refused to attend the funer- it? — Confused Neighbor Dear Confused: No. It’s al, and while I was at the still possible that Lindsey service, she used my credit will send a wedding gift, card to order $5,000 worth but even if her behavior is of clothes online. I forgave ungenerous, you are not her. entitled to demand a gift or She said she wanted to get married, so I bought our an explanation. A guest gives a wedding wedding rings. The day after booking the hall, Sheri present because she wishes the couple well. We hope picked a fight. Lindsey will come through. Now I find myself on the bottom of the roller coaster Annie’s Mailbox is written again, wondering why I by Kathy Mitchell and Marwant to be with someone cy Sugar, longtime editors who hurts me so much. of the Ann Landers column. What is wrong with me? — Please e-mail your questions Loving and Hardheaded to anniesmailboxcom in Wyoming cast.net, or write to: Annie’s Dear Hardheaded: You Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, already know — you like Chicago, IL 60611. being needed, you can’t 8-A THE MISSISSIPPI PRESS Contact: Paul South, Editorial Page Editor, (866) 843-9020 E-mail address: editor@mspressonline.com OPINION God bless our furry, feathered friends THE MISSISSIPPI PRESS Wanda Heary Jacobs Publisher Steve Cox Tommy Chelette Editor Advertising Director Billy Wilder Circulation Director LETTERS POLICY The Mississippi Press encourages letters to the editor. Writers are encouraged to keep letters to 500 words or less. Letters can be submitted via: • Mail: The Mississippi Press, P.O. Box 849, Pascagoula, MS 39568. • E-mail: editor@mspressonline.com • In person: 1225 Jackson Ave., Pascagoula. Letters will only be considered for publication if accompanied by the name, address and daytime telephone number of the letter writer. All submissions become the property of The Mississippi Press and will not be returned; submissions may be edited and may be published or otherwise reused in any medium. Other Opinions The storm over insurance We wouldn’t want George Dale’s job these days. Could Mississippi’s longtime insurance commissioner have foreseen Hurricane Katrina, we’re convinced, he never would have sought a seventh term in office. Dale, who has served as insurance commissioner since 1975, is trying to juggle the interests of angry Gulf Coast residents whose Katrina-related claims are being denied by insurance companies and of the insurers themselves, which insist that they are merely abiding by enforceable contracts that distinguish water damage from wind damage. The commissioner’s go-easy approach with the insurance companies even as Attorney General Jim Hood takes them to court has created perceptions among many voters that Dale is too cozy with the industry he’s supposed to regulate. We sympathize with him. Certainly, Dale’s first obligation is to Mississippi consumers. But in rushing to the aid of coastal property owners who feel aggrieved by their insurers, he must be careful to avoid longrange harm to the state’s insurance climate and, in turn, to all Mississippians who rely on insurance to protect their property. If Mississippi becomes hostile toward insurers, they could quit writing policies here altogether or hike their rates significantly to cover the cost of doing business in an unstable climate. Either way, consumers lose. Dale’s approach? “We’re quietly nudging, coercing, pushing, begging companies to pay more claims without making some big fanfare,” he told The Clarion-Ledger this past week. The “big fanfare” comment was a clear dig at Hood’s lawsuit against the insurance industry in an effort to force payments to storm victims. Dale has the better strategy. One possibility is a mediation program similar to one used in Florida — in which policyholders, insurance adjusters and a Bar Association-certified mediator hash out settlements of disputed claims. If no agreement is reached in a case, it goes to court. As in all disputes, lawsuits should be the last resort. — The Meridian (Miss.) Star Dictator on trial If Saddam Hussein’s trial is to be a show trial, as its critics claim, it is a long way from prime time, based on the opening day. The video was amateurish and the seriousness of the proceedings was undermined by the mechanics of getting the defendants in and out of the courtroom and Saddam’s blustering attempt to question the legitimacy of the tribunal. The little holding pens for the defendants also seemed an unnecessary touch. It seems everybody — human rights groups, supporters of the International Criminal Court, the Bush administration, foes of the U.S.-led invasion — knows better than the Iraqi government how Saddam should be tried. And there are some serious gaps in the due process. Saddam’s lawyers have been unable to examine much of the evidence against him, for which they were granted a continuance until Nov. 28. The witness list has been kept secret, as has the identity of all but one of the five judges on the tribunal, but that’s because of the danger of their being murdered by Saddam loyalists. And considering the awfulness of his regime — 300,000 dead Iraqis — the relatively small massacre of 143 Shiites 23 years ago in Dujail seems a puzzling place to start. To which it should be said: Let the Iraqis do this themselves. The trial may not meet the courtroom standards of NBC’s “Law & Order,” but it is important the Iraqis come to terms with their own history — that through careful, methodical and publicly televised proceedings they lay out, especially for the Arab world, the real evil of Saddam’s rule. And, of course, that the guilty be punished in a way that is widely seen to be fair. Reports out of Baghdad say the prosecutors began with the Dujail massacre because they have hard evidence it was done on Saddam’s direct orders. Still to come is the military operation that killed some 180,000 Kurds in the late ‘80s, the bloody suppression of a Shiite revolt in 1991, and the death of 5,000 Kurds in a poison gas attack in 1988. It may be a show trial in this sense: There’s a lot to be shown. — Scripps Howard News Service THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2005 Principles to a fault? “Though all hell assail me, I shall not be moved; Jesus will not fail me, I shall not be moved; Just like a tree that’s planted by the waters, I shall not be moved.” In an era of poll-driven politics, a little conviction — as characterized by the hymn that reverberated at summer revivals of my childhood — is refreshing. Is there a point, though, where principle yields to naiveté and becomes detrimental to a cause? Put another way, is there such a thing as being principled to a fault? The Mississippi Baptist Convention seems determined to find out. The state’s largest Christian denomination waged a spirited battle Steve against letting Gulf Coast casinos, decimat- Stewart ed by Hurricane Katrina, rebuild on the beach — a move advocated by Gov. Haley Barbour as part of his broader strategy of jump-starting the coastal economy. Gaming foes — led by the Southern Baptists — lost the battle during a special session of the state Legislature, which voted narrowly to let Harrison and Hancock county casinos build up to 800 feet on shore. But will conservative Christians lose the bigger war, which is the expansion of legalized gambling in Mississippi beyond the handful of counties where it now exists? Time will tell, but two components of the anti-gambling lobby’s strategy seem illadvised. First was the decision during the recent special session to oppose an amendment — offered by state Sen. Charlie Ross, R-Brandon, and blessed by Barbour — that would have virtually ensured that state-sanctioned gambling never extend beyond Harrison, Hancock, Adams, Warren, Washington, Coahoma and Tunica counties. Under Ross’ amendment, any other county wishing to get into the gaming business would have had to get the permission of both the Legislature and Mississippi voters in the form of a statewide referendum. That’s a significant change from current law, which allows any coastal or Mississippi River county to legalize gaming by local referendum. Curiously, the Mississippi Baptist Convention and its political arm, the Christian Action Commission, helped shoot down the amendment. Dr. Lee Yancey, a former youth pastor at Meridian’s First Baptist Church who now works as a consultant for the Christian Action Commission, offered two, seemingly contradictory, explanations. “The amendment in and of itself would have been good,” he told me in a telephone interview last week. “But we weren’t offered it alone. They (Barbour and other supporters of the onshore gaming bill) were looking for a compromise, and our position was that we couldn’t compromise.” Later in the same conversation, Yancey questioned the merits of the amendment, suggesting a scenario in which the voters of, say, Jackson County voted against allowing gambling but voters elsewhere in the state approved it, overriding the wishes of Jackson County residents. The guess here is that gaming foes miscalculated, thinking they could reject the Ross amendment but still defeat the onshore bill on final passage. They lost. If Yancey has regrets, he’s not acknowledging them. “Sometimes it’s better to lose a good fight than to win a compromise,” he said. “I don’t think that we are much worse off than we would be had we taken it. Current law still requires a county vote. That’s better than the whole state deciding for one county.” Principled? Indeed. Naive? If gambling one day expands in Mississippi, rejection of the Ross amendment will prove to be a golden opportunity missed. Also questionable is the public criticism that the Mississippi Baptist Convention and American Family Association have heaped on conservative politicians like Barbour and state Rep. Greg Snowden, RMeridian, who dared to support the onshore bill. Snowden, a bedrock social conservative and Southern Baptist who explained his vote in a guest column on these pages last Sunday, was called out by Yancey in a subsequent letter to the editor. In a hint of political consequences for his former congregant at First Baptist, Yancey wrote, “Time will tell if their roll of the dice will provide them a windfall of votes or if they will crap out.” Baptist Record Editor William Perkins went a step further with a scathing critique of Barbour in last week’s edition of the Mississippi Baptist Convention newspaper. Perkins’ commentary, in a bit of political hyperbole, equates Barbour with former President Clinton as a world-class flip-flopper. Snowden and Barbour deserve better from fellow conservatives. Perkins and Yancey, if they hope to succeed in the political arena, will remember President Reagan’s pronouncement that anyone who agreed with him a majority of the time was his friend, not his enemy. Steve Stewart is editor of The Meridian Star. LETTER TO THE EDITOR Confession time for Mulshine To the editor: I believe columnist Paul Mulshine needs to go to confession. It's one thing to disagree with someone, but to bash a woman’s personal religious beliefs, ridicule the Southern voters (we should send bumbling Democrat hicks to Washington instead of Republicans), and to publicly admit he can’t go through life without sedatives should tell him something. Maybe his priest can get him some good counseling. While Harriet Miers had her own reasons for leaving the Catholic church, I can tell Mulshine that as a former Catholic, being opposed to the homosexual agenda and to ending the lives of unborn children are not the only reasons for leaving the Catholic church. Most of my family is Catholic, but I happen to believe that the Bible should be the sole law and guide to living, that it’s inerrant and should be unmodified. This clashed with Catholic doctrine, so I attended several churches until I found one that preached the Bible alone, and that’s the church I joined. It’s called freedom of religion, and it really exists in the First Amendment (unlike the “wall of separation” concocted by some on the Supreme Court, and parroted by most inthe media). If Mr. Mulshine would do his homework, he’d know those who wrote the Constitution were reacting to state-run religion, not promoting freedom from religion. This idea comes from a “bible” called the humanist manifesto. If folks on the left would actually argue policy instead of using constant vicious personal attacks, maybe they could win an election in the South. I think that proves Southerners are more wise, not more foolish, than other voters. I’m sorry Mr. Mulshine can so flippantly state that Harriet Miers is going to hell, just to criticize Karl Rove. The courts will decide whether he’s guilty. That’s in the Constitution too, I believe, the idea that one is innocent until proven guilty. I hope he wasn’t paid for that emotional, errant bunch of vitriol! Frances Roberts Grand Bay There was never a moment that I ever thought of leaving my dog, Magnolia Clementine, behind when my family raced to outrun Katrina. For us it was more like a short sprint, leaving the trailer in Three Rivers for my daddy’s brick house in Hurley just about 10 minutes further north. I packed the things most precious and plopped Maggie on top for the ride. My miniature dachshund became a hurricane evacuee. Only people who have pets, or have had pets, can truly understand the unconditional love expressed by their animals. Maggie is a mama’s dog. She will cut her nap short to follow Donna me from room to Harris room, and she’s just as excited to see me walk into one room from another as she is to see me after a long day at work. Either way her long, skinny body contorts like an inchworm and she dances at my feet, throwing herself onto her back with her tummy in the air, waiting for her belly rubs. That’s something a non-pet owner can’t appreciate. Since Hurricane Katrina struck, more than 8,000 dogs, cats, horses, livestock and other animals have been rescued in Louisiana and Mississippi, according to information from the Humane Society of America. Most of these animals were triaged through emergency shelters established at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales, La., Louisiana State University and the Forrest County Multi-purpose Center in Hattiesburg. More than 200 animal shelters in the United States and assorted rescue groups agreed to take Katrina survivors into their care while rescue operations were ongoing. The Humane Society and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals are asking all animal shelters, breed rescue groups and others who are sheltering animal victims of Hurricane Katrina to voluntarily extend the hold period of those animals to allow for more family reunions to occur. There have been more than 1,000 reunions of pets and their families to date including in-person reunions in Louisiana and Mississippi and matches through Petfinder. The HSUS and ASPCA will pay the transportation costs and help with the logistics to reunite pets with their families when needed, the HSUS Web site said. People looking for their displaced pets who may have been rescued from the disaster zone should regularly monitor Petfinder.com and Petharbor.com. For those owners reunited as well as for those who never parted ways, St. John Episcopal Church in Pascagoula is hosting their annual Blessing of the Animals at 4 p.m. Saturday. The church is at the corner of Pine and Live Oak streets. The Rev. Dennis Ryan, the church’s interim rector, asks that owners bring their pets on a leash or in a container to receive a blessing in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. Normally the blessing is held near St. Francis’ feast day, Oct. 4, but was delayed at the Pascagoula church because of the storm. Ryan says pets are special, as evidenced by the number of people who braved the storm rather than leave their pets behind. “Pets are a link with God’s creation that can’t be replicated with other things God created like trees and sunsets and beaches,” he said. If you don’t believe that then you’ve never been nuzzled by a cold, wet puppy nose or felt a furry cat paw pat your hand. Like Father Dennis says, “they don’t know how not to love.” Anyone with a pet is welcome to attend the blessing, and all pets are welcome, even the slimy ones. “I bless crawling pets from afar, like two or three feet,” he said, recalling the fourfoot monitor lizard he once blessed in Hattiesburg. He also prefers that pets blessed not be “too chompy.” He won’t have to worry about Maggie, as long as he rubs her belly, too. Donna Harris is a reporter for The Mississippi Press. Her column appears on Thursday. She can be reached at dharris@themississippipress.com. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2005 9-A THE MISSISSIPPI PRESS WORLD Saddam pleads innocent, scuffles with guards ■ As hearing begins Iraq,” Saddam snapped back. “I did not say deposed.” Later, Saddam stood, smiling, and exchanged greetings with other defendants during a break in the proceedings. He then asked to step out of the room, but when two guards tried to grab his arms to escort him out, he angrily shook them off. The guards, wearing blue bulletproof vests, tried to grab him again, and Saddam struggled to free himself. Saddam and the guards shoved each other and yelled for about a minute. In the end, he was allowed to walk independently out of the room, with the two guards behind him. The three-hour session ended Saddam defiant, rejects tribunal’s right to judge him By HAMZA HENDAWI The Associated Press BAGHDAD, Iraq — A defiant Saddam Hussein quarreled with judges and scuffled with guards at the opening of his long-awaited trial Wednesday, rejecting the tribunal’s right to judge him and insisting he is still the president of Iraq. Sitting inside a white pen with metal bars, Saddam appeared gaunt and frail and his salt-andpepper beard was unkempt as he pleaded innocent to charges of murder, torture, forced expulsions and illegal detentions. He wore a suit with a white shirt and no tie. Gone were the Homburg hat, the cigar, the shotgun fired from a reviewing stand. So were a few pounds after nearly two years in an American military prison. Still, the swagger and the smirk remained, the bearing of a man accustomed to 23 years of unchallenged power. If convicted, the 68-year-old Saddam and seven of his regime’s henchmen who appeared with him in the hearing could face the death penalty for their role in the 1982 killing of nearly 150 people from the mainly Shiite town of Dujail north of Baghdad after a failed attempt on Saddam’s life. Iraqis and much of the Arab world watched glitchy television coverage of the proceedings intently, watching Saddam strike a pose reminiscent of the onceubiquitous television pictures of him sitting at the head of a table surrounded by “yes” men. “Since the fall of the regime, we have been waiting for this trial,” said Aqeel al-Ubaidi, a resident of Dujail. “The trial won’t with Amin announcing an adjournment until Nov. 28. The trial was broadcast on satellite stations with a 20minute delay. But technical quality was poor, with the sound cutting out frequently and the picture going blank several times. Reporters at the courtroom struggled to follow the proceedings from behind a bulletproof glass partition. The Iraqi government did not explain the 20-minute delay, but one effect could have been to cut out scenes like the scuffle, which did not appear on tape. Reaction to Saddam’s trial varied in Iraq, where his loyalists, together with hardcore members of his Baath party and feared security services are an important faction of a Sunni-led insurgency wracking Iraq for the past 21⁄2 years. In Baghdad, Shiite construction worker Salman Zaboun Shanan sat with his family at home in the Shiite neighborhood of Kazimiyah, having taken the day off from work to watch the trial. When Saddam appeared on television, his wife spat in disgust. “I hope he is executed, and that anyone who suffered can take a piece of his flesh,” said Shanan, who was jailed during Saddam’s rule, as was his wife, Sabiha Hassan, and several of their sons. F EST REE IMA TES E FRE TES A IM EST AP Saddam Hussein speaks as his trial begins in a heavily fortified courthouse in Baghdad's Green Zone on Wednesday. Hussein pleaded innocent to charges including pre-meditated murder and torture and argued with the judges, challenging the legitimacy of the court. bring back those who died, but at least it will help put out the fire and anger inside us.” Wednesday’s session, held under tight security, was testy from the start, when the judge asked Saddam to take the stand first. As the courtroom fell silent, Saddam got up from his chair and took the podium, holding a copy of the Quran. He refused to state his name for the record and turned the question back on the presiding judge, Rizgar Mohammed Amin, a Kurd whose identity was revealed to the public only on the day of the trial. “Who are you? I want to know who you are,” Saddam demanded. “I do not respond to this socalled court, with all due respect to its people, and I retain my constitutional right as the president of Iraq,” he said, brushing off Amin’s attempts to interrupt him. “Neither do I recognize the body that has designated and authorized you, nor the aggression because all that has been built on false basis is false.” After repeatedly refusing to give his name, Saddam finally sat. Amin read his name for him, calling him the “former president of Iraq.” “I said I’m the president of LMA CONSTRUCTION ROOFING DIVISION Serving: Pascagoula, Gautier, Ocean Springs, Vancleave, Hurley & Moss Point 475-1191 or 990-0475 5912 Highway 63 • Moss Point Licensed & Insured 10-A THE MISSISSIPPI PRESS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2005 Marietta AP A woman and her daughter are rescued Tuesday by Jamaican Airwing officers in a helicopter from the flooded town of Bushy Park, just outside Kingston, Jamaica. Heavy rains have fallen since Sunday due to Hurricane Wilma, closing almost all schools. Around 380 people remain in shelters. One man died Sunday in a rain-swollen river. Wilma From Page 1-A Forecasters said Wilma has the potential to make an extremely damaging impact in a season that has already seen devastation from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. With its center still over open water, the storm’s sustained winds were near 155 mph Wednesday night, down from 175 mph earlier in the day. The National Hurricane Center Director Max Mayfield said Wilma could reach the Florida Keys Saturday, possibly toward the evening. Visitors were ordered out of the Florida Keys even as schools closed. The White House, stung by criticism that it had not responded quickly enough to Katrina, promised to stay on top of the situation. “We are closely monitoring what is an extremely dangerous storm,” said White House spokesman Scott McClellan. “People should take this hurricane very seriously.” Tourists packed Cancun’s airport even though skies were still partly sunny, looking for flights home or to other resorts. MTV postponed its Video Music Awards Latin America ceremony, originally scheduled for Thursday at a seaside park south of the resort town. Mark Carara cut his family’s vacation short by two days and tried to get on a standby flight home to Colorado Springs, Colo. “You hear it was the biggest storm on record, and yeah, that was the clincher right there,” he said. “It was time for us to go.” John Hyndman, a 59-year-old electrician from Ottawa said his hotel had asked guests to leave. “I think people are more panicked just about what a hurricane can do,” he said. “It can be very scary.” Quintana Roo state, where Cancun is located, announced that hundreds of schools would be closed Thursday and Friday, and many will be prepared to serve as shelters for expected evacuations. Floridians braced for the storm by boarding up windows and stocking up on supplies, although forecasters at the hurricane center said the forward motion of the storm appeared to be slowing, which could cause it to eventually weaken. Predictions differed on the hurricane’s path and how strong it would be when it reaches U.S. shores. Though some weakening was expected by Thursday, the “potential for large loss of life is with us,” said Max Mayfield, director of the U.S. hurricane center. “This is one of those cases where we have a tremendous amount of uncertainty,” said Mayfield. Referring to Wilma’s explosive two-day growth from a tropical storm to a Category 5 hurricane, Mayfield said “this is one of the most perplexing storms we have had to deal with” this year. At 10 p.m. CDT, Wilma was centered about 235 miles southeast of Cozumel, Mexico. It was moving west-northwest near 8 mph, with some wobbles, forecasters said. Forecasters warned it could re-intensify Thursday as it turns to the northwest. Wilma’s record-level intensity was measured in its pressure. Confirmed pressure readings early Wednesday dropped to 882 millibars, the lowest minimum pressure ever measured in a hurricane in the Americas, but it later lost power and rose to 892 millibars, according to the hurricane center. Lower pressure translates into higher wind speed. The strongest Atlantic storm on record, based on pressure readings, had been Hurricane Gilbert in 1988, which registered 888 millibars. Wilma was on a curving course that would carry it through the narrow channel between Cuba and Mexico on Friday, possibly within a few miles of Cancun and Cozumel. Forecasters warned it could smash into southwestern Florida on Saturday with towering waves, then work its way up the East Coast with devastating effect. Heavy rain, high winds and rough seas pounded coastal areas of Honduras, knocking out power to some towns, forcing the evacuation of coastal villages and closure of two Caribbean ports. Four fishermen were reported missing at sea and about 500 U.S. and European tourists were moved to safe locations at hotels on the Bay Islands. The head of Haiti’s civil protection agency, Maria Alta JeanBaptiste, said a man drowned Wednesday while trying to cross a river that overflowed its ahead with fund-raising efforts. Butler said they chose Gautier after a visit from a West Virginia man whose mother lives in Gautier and who had pictures of the hurricane-devastated city. In the council meeting Tuesday, Gautier officials approved a memorandum of understanding authorizing the Jackson County Civic Action Agency to manage donations from Marietta. Aid applications will go through the civic action agency. Marietta officials and citizens will track aid recipients. The first three individuals were approved by the Ohio city’s committee Monday. The hurricane relief effort will provide the Marietta community with a “sense of connection,” Mullen said, and a knowledge that they are “not just sending a check to some cover-all organization, but getting down to the soul” of individuals in need. “It has been a very warm connection (with Gautier). Even when everybody is in chaos, the folks from Gautier have been very warm and appreciative,” Mullen said. Reporter Joy E. Stodghill can be reached at jstodghill@mspressonline.com or (251)219-5551 FEMA Monstrous Wilma churns toward Gulf Chance of hurricane force winds (74 mph+) for 8 a.m. on Oct. 18-24 Hurricane Wilma, which grew into a Category 5 monster with winds of 160 mph, is predicted to weaken before making landfall. 5 10 20 30 17.7° N 83.7° W 0 200 mi MOVEMENT MAX WIND WNW 7 mph 160 mph 0 200 km As of 5 p.m. EDT MISS. TEXAS ALA. GA. LA. New Orleans Gulf of Mexico Hurricane warning Hurricane watch Tropical storm warning 0 Atlantic Ocean FLA. Tampa 2 p.m. Sun. Miami 2 p.m. Sat. Havana Cancun CUBA 2 p.m. Fri. 2 p.m. Thur. 150 mi 0 150 km 70%+ UNITED STATES Hurricane Wilma (Category 5) LOCATION 50 SOURCES: NOAA; Weather Underground AP AP Jim Cox prepares plywood to hang on the windows of a Islamorada, Fla., realty company Wednesday as Hurricane Wilma threatens the Florida Keys. banks in the southern town of Les Anglais. She said another man was swept away by the fast-moving current but survived. The death raised to 12 the number of people killed in rain and landslides since Monday in the island nation. One man also died Sunday in a rain-swollen river. Cuban authorities suspended classes in the threatened western province of Pinar del en the areas hit last year by Hurricane Charley. Some houses and businesses in the area are still boarded up because of that storm. The White House promised to stay on top of the situation, hoping to avoid a repeat of the slow initial response to Katrina. The Federal Emergency Management Agency was positioning emergency materials in Jacksonville, Lakeland and Homestead. Gov. Jeb Bush said the state had ample supplies of food, water and ice ready for hard-hit areas. Sean Mayo was filling up his sport utility vehicle’s 26-gallon tank and a five-gallon gas can in Marco Island. “We don’t know if there will be any shortages. I need to make sure I got enough gas to get to Lauderdale and back,” he said. Although Wilma was approaching from From Page 1-A “I’m not a hurricane expert,” he said repeatedly. Chertoff ’s appearance came as weather forecasters kept a wary eye on Wilma, which grew into one of the most intense Atlantic hurricanes on record before weakening Wednesday. Forecasters said it probably would strike the west coast of Florida late in the week. At a separate House hearing, the governors of Florida, Texas and Arizona urged lawmakers not to change the emergency response system that makes states the first responders during hurricanes and other emergencies. “We can’t do our jobs if the job is federalized,” said Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano, a Democrat. Chertoff, a former prosecu- tor and Justice Department official, took over the Homeland Security Department in February. A department-wide review he ordered was under way when Katrina hit, killing more than 1,200 people, flooding New Orleans and forcing the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people. Chertoff said FEMA was overwhelmed by the scope of Katrina. “I think 80 percent or more of the problem goes to planning,” he said, adding that FEMA’s core budget has increased by 28 percent since 2001. He also dismissed suggestions by some lawmakers that FEMA lost its effectiveness when it was changed from an independent agency to a branch of Homeland Security. Scores 5 p.m. Wed. MEXICO Rio and prepared to evacuate tourists from campgrounds and low-lying areas, according to Granma, the Communist Party daily. Heavy rains in the island’s eastern province of Granma forced the evacuations of more than 1,000 people. Forecasters said Wilma was stronger than the Labor Day hurricane that hit the Florida Keys in 1935, the most powerful Atlantic hurricane to make landfall on record. Florida From Page 1-A weakened, with its winds dropping to 155 mph, and its pressure rising to 894 millibars as it wobbled in the northwestern Caribbean. Forecasters warned it could re-intensify Thursday. The previous strongest Atlantic storm on record, based on pressure readings, had been Hurricane Gilbert in 1988, which registered 888 millibars. The hurricane center was predicting that the storm would move into the Gulf of Mexico and then swerve east, toward southwestern Florida. Mayfield said Wilma might not reach the Florida Keys until Saturday, possibly toward the evening. It had earlier been expected to reach the Florida mainland Saturday. Wilma was on a path that could threat- From Page 1-A hope to link together similar churches or civic organizations in the need-and-supply process. Already, the Greater Marietta Area Ministerial Association raised $4,500 through the Sept. 25 “Marietta Responds — Relief Walk.” Community members will continue to fill Gautier’s particular needs as they come to light. Profiles of needy families will be sent to the Marrietta committee by the civic action agency, said Diann Payne, the agency’s executive director. “We haven’t figured out how that process (of referral) is going to work,” she said. Payne said they are trying their best to find as many people in need and help them if they can, but she added they are limited with funds and cannot help everyone. The Rev. Craig Butler, pastor of Marietta’s First Presbyterian Church (USA) and co-chair of the local ministerial association, said when the community first decided to do something for hurricane relief, they felt somewhat overwhelmed, asking “How do we help a whole area?” Once the idea of adopting a sister city came up, they had more of a focus and pushed the west, forecasters warned that Atlantic Coast cities such as Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach could be hit by winds nearly as strong. At 10 p.m. CDT, Wilma was centered about 235 miles southeast of Cozumel, Mexico, and 474 miles south-southwest of Key West. It was moving west northwest at about 8 mph, forecasters said. Mayfield said the Keys could be hit by storm surge up to 25 feet and battering waves ever higher than that. “I just don’t see how the Florida Keys will get out of this without having a major impact,” he said. Authorities told visitors to leave the Keys on Wednesday and planned to order residents to get out on Thursday. The Keys were evacuated for Hurricanes Dennis and Rita earlier this year and four times last year. From Page 1-A reported. According to the report, Mississippi’s basic level students demonstrate “partial mastery” of the skills and knowledge needed to advance to the next grade level in that particular subject. Mississippi eighth graders fared better on the reading test, with 60 percent testing basic and above and 40 percent scoring below the basic level. Both grades in Mississippi showed a higher proficiency in the mathematics test, with 69 percent of fourth-graders and 51 percent of eighth-graders testing at the basic level or above. Nationally, the study showed students were getting better at math, but their reading performance was mixed, with slight progress in grade four and a slip backward in grade eight. “What we’ve got here is a pretty satisfactory elementary performance — better math and reading,” said Darvin Winick, chairman of the National Assessment Governing Board, the bipartisan panel that oversees the test. “The eighth-grade performance is much more mixed.” The strongest results came in math, particularly in fourth grade, where scores were up for every major racial and ethnic group since the last test in 2003. Math scores increased slightly in eighth-grade, where black and Hispanic students narrowed their gap with whites. Overall in math, 36 percent of percent of fourth-graders could handle challenging material, up from 32 percent in 2003. Among eighth-graders, 30 percent reached at least that “proficient” level, up from 29 percent. But in reading, another skill vital for success in other subjects, scores weren’t so solid. The average reading score rose one point to 219 on a scale of 500 in fourth grade, a statistically significant increase. But only 31 percent of fourthgraders showed mastery of demanding material — the figure that typically matters the most. That performance was flat compared to 2003. Elevations From Page 1-A egory 4 and 5 storms could create similar surge elevations. Community regulations, FEMA officials said, can always exceed the base flood elevation or the advisory flood elevation. Mississippi Press Reporter John Surratt may be contacted at (251) 251-5551 or jsurratt@mspressonline.com. (9 6 6 3) HURRICANE FENCE RELIEF Specializing in wood privacy fence. Quality work, competitive prices, 22 years experience. LICENSED AND INSURED S PORTS THE MISSISSIPPI PRESS Contact: JR. Wittner, (215) 219-5553 E-mail address: sports@mspressonline.com B Thursday, october 20, 2005 TIME OUT What a Saturday It’s obvious to anyone who reads this column that college football holds a special place in my ranking of spectator sports. It’s also obvious that my passion is shared by many, especially in our area. October 15 stands as a shining example of why so many of us love the Saturday game of autumn. To wit: •Ole Miss and Alabama played an old-fashioned, rock ‘em, sock ‘em SEC defensive struggle that the Tide won with a field goal (13-10) as time ran out. •Michigan threw a touchdown pass as time expired to nip resurgent Penn State, 2725. •Wisconsin Richard came from Lucas 10 points down with less than three minutes left to stun Minnesota 38-34, by blocking a punt and scoring with 30 seconds left. (Sidebar: Think the kicking game is important? I’ve always been a big special teams advocate, and not just because I have a son who was a kicker. Just check out three of our local teams this past weekend. Pascagoula misses two field goals and an extra point, and loses 14-13. Ole Miss misses two field goals and loses 13-10 (on a field goal). The Saints have a field goal blocked and returned for a touchdown, then lose 34-31 on a last second field goal. Yeah, looks like the kicking game makes a difference). •Probably the most exciting of all was the game between No. 1 USC and No. 9 Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish went ahead 31-28 with 2:02 left on a gutsy run by Brady Quinn (best name for Notre Dame quarterback since Coley O’Brien). USC came back and drove the length of the field, including converting a fourth and long with a perfectly thrown bomb by Matt Leinart. Then, with three seconds left and no timeouts remaining from the one-yard line, the Trojans eschewed a tying field goal and went for it. Leinart barely twisted into the end zone on a quarterback sneak for the victory. Wow — pretty good theatre. Remember, too, that those games listed above are just a few highlights that I picked out. Louisville and West VirSee LUCAS, Page 2-B Astros win NLCS ■ Houston captures first World Series berth in team history By MIKE FITZPATRICK The Associated Press ST. LOUIS — On this wild night of celebration, the Houston Astros owed it all to Roy Oswalt. He took their dreams, hopes and gritty resolve and pitched his teammates into their first World Series, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 Wednesday night with help from Craig Biggio. Coming off a crushing loss in Game 5 of the NL championship series at home on Albert Pujols’ stunning homer, the stubborn Astros refused to be shaken. They jumped to an early lead behind Biggio and Jason Lane, got perhaps a little help from the umpires and watched Oswalt shut down St. Louis for seven innings in earning the series MVP award. Now that this wild-card team has its first NL pennant, the Astros will travel to Chicago take on the AL champion White Sox in the World Series, which begins Saturday night. Cameras flashed all over Busch Stadium as Dan Wheeler got Yadier Molina on a flyball for the final out. NL champions for the first time in their 44-season history, the Astros rushed to the mound to celebrate, bouncing in unison before heading to the clubhouse for what was sure to be a more raucous party. Houston had been 0-5 with a chance to clinch the NLCS. This time, the Astros would not be denied. For St. Louis, the loss marked the end of the season for the team that led the majors with 100 wins. It also was the final game at Busch, scheduled for demolition to make room for the city’s new ballpark. After the final out, St. Louis fans stood and applauded, then chanted “Let’s Go Cardinals!” The video board played highlights of great Cardinals players and moments at Busch Stadium, featuring Ozzie Smith, Mark McGwire and even broadcaster Jack Buck. The Astros won this rematch in six games after losing last year in Game 7 at Busch Stadium. Thanks to Oswalt, it didn’t go that far this time. Roger Clemens did his part, Andy Pettitte did, too — and Astros stalwarts Biggio and Jeff Bagwell finally fulfilled their delicious dream of winning a pennant together. So while the Fall Classic is headed to the Windy City for the first time since 1959, Texas will get its first crack ever. Folks in the Lone Star State like things big, and it doesn’t get any bigger than this in baseball. Get ready for “Deep in the Heart of Texas” during the seventh-inning stretch. In baseball-mad St. Louis, the Busch era ended in bitter disappointment. Swept by Boston in the 2004 World Series and determined to avenge that defeat, the Cardinals were unable to capture a second consecutive pennant. St. Louis is still waiting for its first World Series championship since 1982. Born in 1962 as the Colt .45s, the Astros didn’t make the playoffs until 1980 and didn’t win a postseason series until last year. Nolan Ryan, J.R. Richard and Mike Scott highlighted some stingy pitching staffs the called the mammoth Astrodome home, but they couldn’t carry Houston to a pennant. Not until Pettitte and Clemens came home to join Oswalt in a stellar rotation did the Astros get over the hump. And on the night it clinched the NLCS, Houston didn’t even need to use Brad Lidge, the AllStar closer who gave up Pujols’ two-out homer in the ninth inning Monday night that sent the series back to St. Louis. The Astros were one strike from their first World Series AP St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Mark Mulder walks away from the mound as Houston Astros' Jason Lane rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning in Game 6 of their National League Championship Series in St. Louis Wednesday. before David Eckstein’s single started the rally in Game 5. Lidge had been voted MVP late in Game 5 before he gave up Pujols’ prodigious shot. Several other teams that squandered terrific chances to clinch a postseason series never recovered: the 1986 California Angels, the 1986 Boston Red Sox, the 2003 Chicago Cubs and the 2004 New York Yankees, to name a few. See NLCS, Page 2-B 4A-3A previews Bulldogs host Pass Christian ■ VHS celebrates homecoming Friday night against Pirates BY JOSH JOHNSON The Mississippi Press The Mississippi Press file photo Vancleave’s defense will look to slow down Pass Christian’s offense led by Jarred Browser Friday night in hopes of capturing their second win of the season. There hasn’t been much to celebrate so far to the season for the Vancleave football program, but Friday night they get their chance as they welcome Pass Christian for homecoming at 7:30 p.m. The Bulldogs have captured just one win in its first six games, but are still in the hunt to represent Region 7-4A in the state playoffs if they d get some help. However, Vancleave must get ready for a one-win Pass Christian team football coach Jimmy Bloomfield feels has done a tremendous job on the field under some tough circumstances. “We respect them so much,” said Bloomfield. “They’ve been through so much with the storm, but their kids have played hard. We’re not going overlook them.” One key for Vancleave to avoid the upset, according to Bloomfield, is to play mistakefree football, something the Bulldogs haven’t done consistently during the season. “We’ve been in every ball game, but we’ve been making little mistakes that’s hurt us,” said Bloomfield. “We need to correct those mistakes, and take of the minor details if we want to be successful.” Another key to their success Friday night is for Vancleave to stop the Pirates talented running back Jarred Browser. “He’s as good an athlete that we’ve seen this year,” said Bloomfield. “We haven’t done a good job of stopping people this year, so we need to work on that Friday night.” Two defenders Bloomfield said could play a factor Friday night are freshman nose guard Robert Sanderson and senior linebacker Nick Dubuisson. See PREP, Page 3-B MGCCC faces tough test in Pearl River JC ■ Defending national champion makes visit to Perkinston tonight in key battle between National Junior College Association’s top teams From Staff Reports PERKINSTON — Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College enters tonight’s tilt with No. 3 Pearl River with a No. 17 ranking. The Bulldogs have gotten off to a 3-1 start this season, with FLORIDA LOTTERY Cash 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6-5 Play 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5-7-5 Fantasy 5 . . . . . .1-9-10-24-30 Lotto . . . . . .3-27-34-36-42-44 LOUISIANA LOTTERY Pick 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .n/a Pick 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .n/a Cash Quest . . . . . . . . . . . .n/a Lotto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .n/a Powerball (xx) . . . . . . . . . .n/a the only loss coming in overtime to Southwest on homecoming. Sophomore quarterback Eric Walden has led the Bulldogs’ offense this season and was named National Junior College Athletic Association player of the week following the Bulldogs’ 44-7 opening week win over Jones. The Bulldogs followed that up with a thrilling 30-27 overtime win over Co-Lin, before falling to Southwest in overtime. Walden ran for a pair of scores against Co-Lin and tossed a long touchdown pass as the Bulldogs topped the Wolves, who were ranked in the NJCAA top 20. Walden tossed a score to George County’s Co-Eric Riley last week in a 35-17 road win over East Central. Dantrell Savage, a sophomore from Columbus, Ga., rushed for 131 yards last week as he has topped the 100-yard mark in every game this season. Now awaiting the Bulldogs are quarterback Jimmy Oliver and the defending national champions. Pearl River has put together a perfect record and are coming off a 44-7 win over Southwest Bill Coglin/The Mississippi Press last week. Kickoff tonight at A.L. May Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College quarterback Eric Walden will lead the Bulldogs against Pearl River Junior College tonight at 7 pm. in Perkinston. Field will be 7 p.m. 2-B THE MISSISSIPPI PRESS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2005 BY THE NUMBERS Monday, Oct. 31 Baltimore at Pittsburgh, 8 p.m. FOOTBALL The AP Top 25 Prep Polls Here are Mississippi’s top high school football teams in each class as selected by a panel of Associated Press state sports writers. Points awarded on a 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 basis for each class, with first-place votes in parentheses and their records: CLASS 5A Rec Pts Pvs 1. South Panola (11) 7-0 110 1 2. Oak Grove 6-0 94 2 3. Starkville 6-0 85 3 4. Ocean Springs 5-1 79 4 5. Olive Branch 6-1 63 5 6. Northwest Rankin 7-0 58 6 7. Moss Point 3-2 33 9 8. Meridian 4-3 29 7 9. Brandon 4-3 25 8 10. Gulfport 3-1 9 — Dropped out: Madison Central. CLASS 4A 1. Wayne Cty. (11) 2. West Point 3. West Jones 4. Oxford 5. Clarksdale 6. Lafayette County 7. West Lauderdale 8. Shannon 9. Gautier 10. Terry Dropped out: Petal. Rec 6-0 6-1 4-1 7-0 5-2 6-1 7-0 7-0 5-1 6-1 Pts 110 92 80 76 59 49 38 35 16 12 Pvs 1 3 4 5 t7 2 t7 9 — 6 CLASS 3A Rec 5-0 4-2 6-1 5-1 6-1 6-1 5-0 5-2 6-0 3-1 Pts 110 83 82 61 55 50 50 38 30 27 Pvs 1 3 2 5 t6 2 t6 8 10 9 Rec 6-0 7-0 6-1 3-1 4-2 6-0 5-1 6-1 5-2 3-2 5-1 Pts 110 97 68 56 54 53 53 50 36 10 10 Pvs 1 3 6 10 8 7 2 4 9 5 — Rec 7-0 5-0 7-0 6-0 6-0 5-0 5-1 4-2 6-1 4-1 Pts 106 98 88 71 63 56 43 30 24 19 Pvs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 9 PRIVATE SCHOOLS Rec 1. Jackson Aca. (11) 7-0 2. Starkville Aca. 6-1 3. Hillcrest Chr. 7-1 4. Porters Chapel 7-0 5. Simpson Aca. 5-2 6. Jackson Prep 4-2 7. Lee Aca. 7-1 8. Copiah Aca. 7-1 9. Mad.-Rid.-Aca. 3-3 10. North Delta Aca. 6-3 Pts 110 89 79 66 61 50 45 31 26 13 Pvs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 9 1. South Pike (11) 2. Greene County 3. Charleston 4. Magee 5. Forest 6. Booneville (tie) Hazlehurst 8. Senatobia 9. Velma Jackson 10. Tylertown CLASS 2A 1. Lumberton (11) 2. Calhoun City 3. Philadelphia 4. East Marion 5. Taylorsville 6. Hinds AHS (tie) Seminary 8. Eupora 9. Bruce 10. Mize (tie) Perry Central CLASS 1A 1. Weir (8) 2. Mount Olive (3) 3. Smithville 4. Puckett 5. Ray Brooks 6. Gulfport St. John 7. Durant 8. Coffeeville 9. Vardaman 10. Mercy Cross National Football League Glance All Times CST AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct Buffalo 3 3 0 .500 New England 3 3 0 .500 Miami 2 3 0 .400 N.Y. Jets 2 4 0 .333 South W L T Pct Indianapolis 6 0 0 1.000 Jacksonville 4 2 0 .667 Tennessee 2 4 0 .333 Houston 0 5 0 .000 North W L T Pct Cincinnati 5 1 0 .833 Pittsburgh 3 2 0 .600 Baltimore 2 3 0 .400 Cleveland 2 3 0 .400 West W L T Pct Denver 5 1 0 .833 Kansas City 3 2 0 .600 San Diego 3 3 0 .500 Oakland 1 4 0 .200 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct Dallas 4 2 0 .667 Washington 3 2 0 .600 N.Y. Giants 3 2 0 .600 Philadelphia 3 2 0 .600 South W L T Pct Tampa Bay 5 1 0 .833 Atlanta 4 2 0 .667 Carolina 4 2 0 .667 New Orleans 2 4 0 .333 North W L T Pct Chicago 2 3 0 .400 Detroit 2 3 0 .400 Green Bay 1 4 0 .200 Minnesota 1 4 0 .200 West W L T Pct Seattle 4 2 0 .667 St. Louis 2 4 0 .333 Arizona 1 4 0 .200 San Francisco 1 4 0 .200 PF 95 138 95 78 PA 100 164 98 112 PF 151 108 126 54 PA 57 101 157 141 PF 155 122 63 68 PA 84 82 90 90 PF 129 119 176 90 PA 107 112 126 116 PF 137 83 149 122 PA 111 86 114 101 PF 116 148 148 102 PA 72 119 136 173 PF 90 91 124 67 PA 62 96 95 135 PF 168 156 94 79 PA 117 193 134 160 Sunday’s Games Kansas City at Miami, noon Indianapolis at Houston, noon New Orleans at St. Louis, noon Detroit at Cleveland, noon San Francisco at Washington, noon Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, noon San Diego at Philadelphia, noon Green Bay at Minnesota, noon Dallas at Seattle, 3:05 p.m. Baltimore at Chicago, 3:15 p.m. Denver at N.Y. Giants, 3:15 p.m. Tennessee at Arizona, 3:15 p.m. Buffalo at Oakland, 3:15 p.m. Open: New England, Tampa Bay, Jacksonville, Carolina Monday’s Game N.Y. Jets at Atlanta, 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30 Chicago at Detroit, noon Arizona at Dallas, noon Oakland at Tennessee, noon Cleveland at Houston, noon Washington at N.Y. Giants, noon Jacksonville at St. Louis, noon Green Bay at Cincinnati, noon Minnesota at Carolina, noon Miami vs. New Orleans at Baton Rouge, La., 3:05 p.m. Kansas City at San Diego, 3:05 p.m. Philadelphia at Denver, 3:15 p.m. Tampa Bay at San Francisco, 3:15 p.m. Buffalo at New England, 7:30 p.m. Open: Indianapolis, N.Y. Jets, Seattle, Atlanta The Top 25 teams in The Associated Press college football poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Oct. 15, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote, and previous ranking: Record Pts Pvs 1. Southern Cal (57) 6-0 1,617 1 2. Texas (8) 6-0 1,566 2 3. Virginia Tech 6-0 1,495 3 4. Georgia 6-0 1,426 5 5. Alabama 6-0 1,306 6 6. Miami 5-1 1,279 7 7. LSU 4-1 1,201 10 8. UCLA 6-0 1,085 12 9. Notre Dame 4-2 1,020 9 10. Texas Tech 6-0 1,007 13 11. Florida St. 5-1 1,003 4 12. Penn St. 6-1 854 8 13. Boston College 6-1 809 14 14. Ohio St. 4-2 798 15 15. Oregon 6-1 665 20 16. Auburn 5-1 644 21 17. Tennessee 3-2 581 17 18. Florida 5-2 575 11 19. Wisconsin 6-1 549 23 20. West Virginia 6-1 379 — 21. TCU 6-1 249 25 22. Michigan St. 4-2 223 16 23. Virginia 4-2 161 — 24. Fresno St. 4-1 100 — 25. California 5-2 89 18 Others receiving votes: Nebraska 84, Louisville 70, Minnesota 67, Michigan 58, Colorado 38, Arizona St. 36, Iowa 29, Northwestern 29, Georgia Tech 19, Oregon St. 6, Toledo 5, Texas A&M 2, Maryland 1. USA Today Top 25 Poll The top 25 teams in the USA Today college football coaches’ poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Oct. 15, points based on 25 points for a first-place vote, through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking: Record Pts Pvs 1. Southern Cal.(54) 6-0 1,540 1 2. Texas (7) 6-0 1,492 2 3. Virginia Tech (1) 6-0 1,428 3 4. Georgia 6-0 1,361 4 5. Alabama 6-0 1,255 7 6. Miami (Fla.) 5-1 1,218 6 7. LSU 4-1 1,154 8 8. Texas Tech 6-0 1,079 11 9. UCLA 6-0 1,053 12 10. Florida State 5-1 934 5 11. Boston College 6-1 859 14 12. Notre Dame 4-2 846 9 13. Ohio State 4-2 742 15 14. Penn State 6-1 726 10 15. Auburn 5-1 655 20 16. Oregon 6-1 588 21 17. Wisconsin 6-1 553 23 18. Tennessee 3-2 543 18 19. Florida 5-2 450 13 20. West Virginia 6-1 405 25 21. TCU 6-1 221 NR 22. Michigan State 4-2 190 17 23. California 5-2 175 16 24. Virginia 4-2 120 NR 25. Minnesota 5-2 90 22 Others receiving votes: Louisville 78; Iowa 68; Fresno State 67; Nebraska 55; Michigan 49; Arizona State 36; Northwestern 36; Colorado 30; Georgia Tech 21; Maryland 9; Texas-El Paso 9; Oregon State 8; Texas A&M 4; Clemson 1; Toledo 1; Wyoming 1. National League Wednesday, Oct. 12 St. Louis 5, Houston 3 Thursday, Oct. 13 Houston 4, St. Louis 1 Saturday, Oct. 15 Houston 4, St. Louis 3 Sunday, Oct. 16 Houston 2, St. Louis 1 Monday, Oct. 17 St. Louis 5, Houston 4 Wednesday, Oct. 19 Houston 5, St. Louis 1, Houston wins series 4-2 WORLD SERIES (Best-of-7) Saturday, Oct. 22 Houston at Chicago, 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 Houston at Chicago, 7:10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 Chicago at Houston, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26 Chicago at Houston, 7:25 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27 Chicago at Houston, if necessary, 7:25 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 Houston at Chicago, if necessary, 6:55 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30 Houston at Chicago, if necessary, 6:55 p.m. EST NLDS Box ASTROS 5, CARDINALS 1 HOUSTON ST. LOUIS abr hbi Biggio 2b 5 1 2 1 Eckstin ss Wheelr p 0 0 0 0 Edmnd cf Tveras cf 4 0 2 0 Pujols 1b Brkmn 1b 4 0 0 0 LWalkr rf Ensbrg 3b 4 0 1 1 RSndrs lf Lane rf 411 1 Tvarez p Burke lf 411 0 Mabry lf Asmus c 4 1 3 0 Grdzln 2b AEvrtt ss 3 1 1 1 YMlina c Oswalt p 2 0 0 0 Nunez 3b Qualls p 0 0 0 0 Mulder p OPlmro ph 1 0 0 0 Thmps p Brntlett 2b 0 0 0 0 Rdrgez ph Mrquis p Flors p Tguchi lf Isrnghs p Totals 35511 4 Totals Houston 002 101 100 —5 St. Louis 000 010 000 —1 E—Edmonds (1). LOB—Houston 7, St. Louis 6. 2B—LWalker (1). HR—Lane (2). S— Taveras, AEverett, Oswalt. SF—Rodriguez. IP H R ER BB SO Houston Oswalt W,2-0 7 3 1 1 1 6 Qualls 1 0 0 0 0 1 Wheeler 1 1 0 0 0 2 St. Louis Mulder L,0-2 4 2/3 6 3 3 1 2 Thompson 1/3 0 0 0 0 0 Marquis 1 1/3 3 2 2 0 1 Flores 1/3 0 0 0 0 0 Tavarez 1 1/3 1 0 0 0 1 Isringhausen 1 1 0 0 0 1 HBP—by Oswalt (Grudzielanek), by Oswalt (Eckstein). WP—Mulder 2, Tavarez. Umpires—Home, Gerry Davis; First, Tim McClelland; Second, Greg Gibson; Third, Wally Bell; Left, Phil Cuzzi; Right, Larry Poncino. T—2:53. A—52,438 (50,345). Top 25 Schedule T0day No. 3 Virginia Tech at Maryland, 6:30 p.m. Saturday No. 1 Southern Cal at Washington, 2:30 p.m. No. 2 Texas vs. No. 10 Texas Tech, 2:30 p.m. No. 4 Georgia vs. Arkansas, 11:30 p.m. No. 5 Alabama vs. No. 17 Tennessee, 2:30 p.m. No. 6 Miami vs. Georgia Tech, 11 a.m. No. 7 LSU vs. No. 16 Auburn, 6:45 p.m. No. 8 UCLA vs. Oregon State, 6 p.m. No. 9 Notre Dame vs. BYU, 1:30 p.m. No. 11 Florida State at Duke, 2:30 p.m. No. 12 Penn State at Illinois, 6 p.m. No. 14 Ohio State at Indiana, 11 a.m. No. 15 Oregon at Arizona, 6 p.m. No. 19 Wisconsin vs. Purdue, 2:30 p.m. No. 20 West Virginia at South Florida, 6 p.m. No. 21 TCU at Air Force, 2 p.m. No. 22 Michigan State vs. Northwestern, 11 a.m. No. 23 Virginia at North Carolina, 11 a.m. No. 24 Fresno State at Idaho, 4 p.m. No. 25 California vs. Washington State, 9:15 p.m. BASEBALL Postseason Glance DIVISION SERIES (Best-of-5) American League Chicago vs. Boston Tuesday, Oct. 4 Chicago 14, Boston 2 Wednesday, Oct. 5 Chicago 5, Boston 4 Friday, Oct. 7 Chicago 5, Boston 3, Chicago wins series 3-0 Los Angeles vs. New York Tuesday, Oct. 4 New York 4, Los Angeles 2 Wednesday, Oct. 5 Los Angeles 5, New York 3 Friday, Oct. 7 Los Angeles 11, New York 7 Saturday, Oct. 8 Los Angeles at New York, ppd., rain Sunday, Oct. 9 New York 3, Los Angeles 2 Monday, Oct. 10 Los Angeles 5, New York 3, Los Angeles wins series 3-2 National League St. Louis vs. San Diego Tuesday, Oct. 4 St. Louis 8, San Diego 5 Thursday, Oct. 6 St. Louis 6, San Diego 2 Saturday, Oct. 8 St. Louis 7, San Diego 4, St. Louis wins series 3-0 Atlanta vs. Houston Wednesday, Oct. 5 Houston 10, Atlanta 5 Thursday, Oct. 6 Atlanta 7, Houston 1 Saturday, Oct. 8 Houston 7, Atlanta 3 Sunday, Oct. 9 Houston 7, Atlanta 6, 18 innings, Houston wins series 3-1 LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES (Best-of-7) American League Tuesday, Oct. 11 Los Angeles 3, Chicago 2 Wednesday, Oct. 12 Chicago 2, Los Angeles 1 Friday, Oct. 14 Chicago 5, Los Angeles 2 Saturday, Oct. 15 Chicago 8, Los Angeles 2 Sunday, Oct. 16 Chicago 6, Los Angeles 3, Chicago wins series 4-1 abr h bi 300 0 300 0 400 0 401 0 300 0 000 0 100 0 311 0 401 0 301 0 100 0 000 0 000 1 000 0 000 0 100 0 000 0 301 4 1 HOCKEY National Hockey League Glance All Times CST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L OT Pts N.Y. Rangers 4 1 3 11 Philadelphia 3 2 0 6 New Jersey 3 3 0 6 N.Y. Islanders 3 3 0 6 Pittsburgh 0 2 4 4 Northeast Division W L OT Pts Ottawa 5 0 0 10 Montreal 5 2 0 10 Buffalo 4 2 0 8 Toronto 3 1 2 8 Boston 3 4 0 6 Southeast Division W L OT Pts Florida 4 4 0 8 Tampa Bay 3 2 2 8 Carolina 3 2 0 6 Washington 3 4 0 6 Atlanta 2 4 0 4 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L OT Pts Detroit 6 1 0 12 Nashville 5 0 0 10 St. Louis 2 4 0 4 Chicago 2 5 0 4 Columbus 1 5 0 2 Northwest Division W L OT Pts Vancouver 5 1 1 11 Minnesota 4 2 1 9 Edmonton 3 3 1 7 Colorado 2 2 1 5 Calgary 2 4 1 5 Pacific Division W L OT Pts Dallas 4 2 0 8 Los Angeles 4 2 0 8 San Jose 3 3 1 7 Phoenix 3 4 1 7 Anaheim 2 3 1 5 GF GA 27 18 21 17 16 21 17 21 17 27 GF GA 23 10 21 18 19 18 27 19 22 25 GF GA 16 18 17 17 20 13 18 33 17 22 GF GA 27 15 20 13 18 23 20 27 11 19 GF GA 26 21 27 14 18 21 19 17 17 25 GF GA 18 18 17 15 23 28 18 20 16 20 Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss or shootout loss. Tuesday’s Games Montreal 4, Boston 3 New Jersey 4, Florida 3 Phoenix 4, Edmonton 3, OT Vancouver 6, Chicago 2 Wednesday’s Games N.Y. Islanders 3, N.Y. Rangers 2, SO St. Louis 3, Anaheim 2 Minnesota 6, San Jose 1 Los Angeles at Colorado, (n) Thursday’s Games Buffalo at Boston, 6 p.m. Tampa Bay at Atlanta, 6 p.m. Washington at Florida, 6 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at N.Y. Islanders, 6 p.m. New Jersey at Pittsburgh, 6:30 p.m. Carolina at Toronto, 6:30 p.m. St. Louis at Nashville, 7 p.m. Los Angeles at Dallas, 7:30 p.m. Edmonton at Calgary, 8 p.m. Phoenix at Vancouver, 9 p.m. Friday’s Games San Jose at Columbus, 6 p.m. Anaheim at Detroit, 6:30 p.m. Ottawa at Tampa Bay, 6:30 p.m. Colorado at Edmonton, 8 p.m. NASCAR Nextel Cup Schedule-Winners (x-non-points race) Feb. 12 — x-Budweiser Shootout (Jimmie Johnson) Feb. 20 — Daytona 500 (Jeff Gordon) Feb. 27 — Auto Club 500 (Greg Biffle) March 13 — UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 (Jimmie Johnson) SPORTS DIGEST TV SPORTWATCH TODAY’S LISTINGS College Football 6:30 p.m. — Virginia Tech at Maryland (ESPN) Golf 2 p.m. — PGA Tour: Funai Classic (ESPN) Friday, October 21 College Football 7 p.m. — Southern Miss at UAB (ESPN) Golf 2 p.m. — PGA Tour: Funai Classic (ESPN) LOCAL SCHEDULE Today’s events Pearl River Junior College at MGCCC, 7 p.m. March 20 — Golden Corral 500 (Carl Edwards) April 3 — Food City 500 (Kevin Harvick) April 10 — Advance Auto Parts 500 (Jeff Gordon) April 17 — Samsung/RadioShack 500 (Greg Biffle) April 23 — Subway Fresh 500 (Kurt Busch) May 1 — Aaron’s 499 (Jeff Gordon) May 7 — Dodge Charger 500 (Greg Biffle) May 14 — Chevy American Revolution 400 (Kasey Kahne) May 21 — x-All-Star Challenege (Mark Martin) May 29 — Coca-Cola 600 (Jimmie Johnson) June 5 — MBNA America 400 (Greg Biffle) June 12 — Pocono 500 (Carl Edwards) June 19 — Michigan 400 (Greg Biffle) June 26 — Dodge/Save Mart 350 (Tony Stewart) July 2 — Pepsi 400 (Tony Stewart) July 10 — USG Sheetrock 400 (Dale Earnhardt, Jr.) July 17 — New England 300 (Tony Stewart) July 24 — Pennsylvania 500 (Kurt Busch) Aug. 7 — Allstate 400 (Tony Stewart) Aug. 14 — Sirius at The Glen (Tony Stewart) Aug. 21 — GFS Marketplace 400 (Jeremy Mayfield) Aug. 27 — Sharpie 500 (Matt Kenseth) Sept. 4 — SONY HD 500 (Kyle Busch) Sept. 10 — Chevy Rock & Roll 400 (Kurt Busch) Sept. 18 — Sylvania 300 (Ryan Newman) Sept. 25 — MBNA 400 (Jimmie Johnson) Oct. 2 — UAW-Ford 500 (Dale Jarrett) Oct. 9 — Banquet 400 (Mark Martin) Oct. 15 — UAW-GM Quality 500 (Jimmie Johnson) Oct. 23 — Subway 500, Martinsville, Va. Oct. 30 — Bass Pro Shops MBNA 400, Hampton, Ga. Nov. 6 — Dickies 500, Fort Worth, Texas Nov. 13 — Checker Auto Parts 500, Avondale, Ariz. Nov. 20 — Ford 400, Homestead, Fla. NASCAR Nextel Cup Points Leaders Through Oct. 15 1. Tony Stewart, 5777 2. Jimmie Johnson, 5777 3. Greg Biffle, 5766 4. Ryan Newman, 5760 5. Mark Martin, 5726 6. Carl Edwards, 5723 7. Rusty Wallace, 5685 8. Jeremy Mayfield, 5662 9. Matt Kenseth, 5653 10. Kurt Busch, 5635 11. Elliott Sadler, 3507 12. Kevin Harvick, 3496 13. Joe Nemechek, 3490 14. Jamie McMurray, 3486 15. Brian Vickers, 3444 16. Dale Jarrett, 3392 17. Jeff Gordon, 3385 TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX—Announced the resignation of Dale Sveum, third base coach, to take the same position with the Milwaukee Brewers. SEATTLE MARINERS—Named Pedro Grifol coordinator of instruction. TEXAS RANGERS—Named Thad Levine assistant general manager. American Association SIOUX FALLS CANARIES—Agreed to terms with 1B-OF Abner Arroyo and INF Kyle Kmiecik. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES—Named Zarko Durisic, Pete Philo and Rex Chapman to their player personnel staff. American Basketball Association AOSHEN OLYMPIAN OF MAYWOOD— Named LaShun McDaniel coach. FRESNO HEATWAVE—Signed G-F Mikey Marshall and G Christian Sonier. ROCHESTER RAZORSHARKS—Signed F James Reaves. FOOTBALL National Football League ARIZONA CARDINALS—Signed DE Antonio Cochran. Placed DE Calvin Pace on the nonfootball injury list. Terminated the contract of LB Eric Johnson. CHICAGO BEARS—Signed P Gabe Lindstrom and DE Jamaai Green to the practice squad. Released FB Thump Belton and PK Tyler Jones. DALLAS COWBOYS—Placed OL Flozell Adams on injured reserve. Signed OL Ethan Brooks. Released S Tony Bua from the practice squad. Signed WR J.R. Tolver to the practice squad. DETROIT LIONS—Signed G Tyrone Hopson. Released WR Derek Abney and TE Sean McHugh from the practice squad. Signed WR Glenn Martinez, WR Adam Herzing and T Victor Rogers to the practice squad. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS—Signed LB Mike Labinjo. Released RB Anthony Davis. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS—Signed WR Andre Davis and CB Hank Poteat. Placed S Guss Scott on injured reserve. Released LB Wesly Mallard. OAKLAND RAIDERS—Placed WR Ronald Curry on injured reserve. Signed S Calvin Branch. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES—Signed FB Ben Miller and WR-CB Robert Redd to the practice squad. Arena Football League ARIZONA RATTLERS—Signed DS Wendell Davis and K Gary Kral. DALLAS DESPERADOS—Traded WR-DB Eddie Canonico to Las Vegas for future considerations. GRAND RAPIDS RAMPAGE—Signed OS Anthony Bright and OL-DL Reggie Hargrove. KANSAS CITY—Signed WR-DB Charlie Davidson, OL-DL Konrad Dean, DS Denario Smalls and OS Steve Smith. LOS ANGELES AVENGERS—Signed QB Sonny Cumbie. LAS VEGAS GLADIATORS—Signed OS Kevin Prentiss and DS Antuan Simmons. NASHVILLE KATS—Signed WR-DB Cornelius Bonner and WR-LB O.J. Small. NEW YORK DRAGONS—Signed QB David Corley, WR-DB Antoine Dunklin and FB-LB Sunungura Rusununguko. ORLANDO PREDATORS—Signed OL-DL Jim Sodano. PHILADELPHIA SOUL—Waived OL-DL Denny Fortney and DS Richard Newsome. SAN JOSE SABERCATS—Signed OL-DL Nikia Adderson, OL-DL Julius Gant, DS Terrance Joseph and K Brian Schmitz. UTAH BLAZE—Signed FB-LB Mike Hodges. HOCKEY National Hockey League COLUMBUS BLUEJACKETS—Assigned G Pascal Leclaire and RW Jaroslav Balastik to Syracuse of the AHL. Recalled G Martin Prusek from Syracuse. NEW YORK RANGERS—Activated G Kevin Weekes from the injured list. Recalled D Dale Purinton from suspension. Assigned G Chris Holt to Hartford of the AHL. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING—Recalled RW Evgeny Artyukhin and C Nick Tarnasky from Springfield of the AHL. American Hockey League AHL—Suspended San Antonio D Chris McAllister three games for his actions during an Oct. 14 game. CHICAGO WOLVES—Signed RW Justin Morrison. Central Hockey League AMARILLO GORILLAS—Traded F Mike Tucciarone to Austin for D Chris Pedota. BOSSIER-SHREVEPORT MUDBUGS—Traded G Jeff Blair to Colorado for D Chris Shaw. ODESSA JACKALOPES—Waived LW Ryan Corcoran. RIO GRANDE VALLEY KILLER BEES—Traded D Kevin Wilson to Amarillo for future considerations. WICHITA THUNDER—Waived RW Tim Earl. LACROSSE National Lacrosse League ARIZONA STING—Signed M Jason Clark to a one-year contract. CALGARY ROUGHNECKS—Signed F Kevin Dostie and D A.J. Smith to one-year contracts. COLLEGE CAMPBELL—Named Kelli Hall graduate assistant softball coach. HARVARD—Named Thomas Lo Ricco assistant baseball coach and recruiting coordinator. TEMPLE—Named Rob Valli baseball coach. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association Preseason Glance All Times CDT EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Philadelphia 3 1 .750 — New Jersey 2 2 .500 1 New York 1 2 .3331 1/2 Toronto 1 2 .3331 1/2 Boston 1 3 .250 2 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Orlando 3 2 .600 — Atlanta 2 2 .500 1/2 Charlotte 2 2 .500 1/2 Miami 2 2 .500 1/2 Washington 1 3 .2501 1/2 Central Division W L Pct GB Indiana 3 1 .750 — Milwaukee 3 1 .750 — Cleveland 3 2 .600 1/2 Detroit 3 2 .600 1/2 Chicago 2 3 .4001 1/2 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB Houston 4 01.000 — Dallas 3 1 .750 1 Memphis 3 1 .750 1 New Orleans 1 2 .3332 1/2 San Antonio 0 5 .0004 1/2 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Denver 2 1 .667 — Portland 1 2 .333 1 Utah 1 2 .333 1 Minnesota 1 3 .2501 1/2 Seattle 0 3 .000 2 Pacific Division W L Pct GB L.A. Clippers 3 1 .750 — L.A. Lakers 2 1 .667 1/2 Phoenix 2 1 .667 1/2 Sacramento 2 2 .500 1 Golden State 1 2 .3331 1/2 Wednesday’s Games Toronto 107, New Jersey 105, OT Cleveland 88, Memphis 84 Chicago 98, Boston 82 Orlando 93, Maccabi 79 Milwaukee 104, Detroit 94 L.A. Clippers at Seattle, (n) Phoenix at Golden State, (n) Thursday’s Games Cleveland vs. Philadelphia at Trenton, N.J., 6 p.m. Charlotte vs. Washington at Los Angeles, 6:30 p.m. Indiana at Minnesota, 7 p.m. San Antonio vs. New Orleans at Bossier City, La., 7 p.m. Utah vs. Portland at Eugene, Ore., 9 p.m. Denver at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m. Friday’s Games Boston at Toronto, 6 p.m. Philadelphia at New Jersey, 6:30 p.m. Milwaukee at Chicago, 7:30 p.m. New York at Dallas, 7:30 p.m. Seattle at Phoenix, 9 p.m. NLCS From Page 1-B Oswalt, who also beat Mark Mulder in Game 2 at Busch Stadium, gave up only three hits and struck out six, improving to 4-0 in his postseason career. The Astros became the first team to win a pennant after dropping 15 games under .500 since 1914 Boston Braves. Now, they’ll take aim on something else: trying to become the fourth straight wild-card team to win the championship. With the Cardinals trailing 3-0 in the fifth, Mark Pats’ Bruschi returns to practice field From staff, wire reports FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tedy Bruschi lifted both legs far over his head as he lay on his back and stretched. He chased teammate Mike Vrabel and blocked him playfully in the back. He ran to the next drill. And he smiled. For the first time since a minor stroke eight months ago threatened his NFL career, the Patriots’ star linebacker was practicing with his team Wednesday. “I’m back playing the game that I love,” Bruschi said before putting on his shoulder pads and his dark blue 54 jersey, carrying his helmet out of the locker room and walking into the noon sun. It was a short walk compared to the road Bruschi has traveled since Feb. 6, when New England won its third Super Bowl in four years. A week later, Bruschi played in his first Pro Bowl. Three days after that, he was hospitalized after experiencing numbness in his left arm and left leg. Then he had surgery in March to repair a small hole in his heart. As recently as September, the 32-year-old defensive co-captain said he wouldn’t play this year. But he kept working out in the team’s weight room, running and attending team meetings. He also stood on the sideline during home games. Then he received medical clearance from several doctors to cross that barrier and play this season. “I have no type of reservations,” Bruschi said Wednesday before practice. “I think I’ve done ... everything that I had to do to make sure that my confidence level is high for when I need to stick my face in there. I’m going to stick it in and I’m going to stick it in hard.” But the night before his return was restless. He said he didn’t get much sleep. “A lot of things on my mind,” Bruschi said, “a lot of things racing through my mind, but excited.” Coach Bill Belichick was excited to have Bruschi back and said he wouldn’t wince when Bruschi gets hit on the field. “Anything any other player would do, that’s what he’s going to do” in practice, Belichick said. He said he didn’t know if Bruschi would play in the next game Oct. 30 against Buffalo after the Patriots’ bye week. On Monday, Belichick said that was possible and Bruschi said he had no doubts he would play in a game this season. Delhomme recovered from hit that knocked him out of Lions game CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina quarterback Jake Delhomme didn’t practice Wednesday as he recovers from a hit that knocked him out of last week’s game against Detroit. The Panthers had the luxury of holding him out a day because they have a bye this weekend. But if they did have a game, Delhomme said he was positive he could play. “I feel great,” Delhomme said. “I felt fine on Monday, actually. I was fine after the game. I remembered every play. I had an appetite. No headache. It was just a good hit.” The Panthers are not calling Delhomme’s injury a concussion, and he said he wasn’t knocked unconscious when Lions safety Kenoy Kennedy hit him as Delhomme was sliding to end a running play late in the fourth quarter. But he was woozy and had to leave the game. Chris Weinke replaced him and went 5-for-7 while leading the Panthers on their winning drive. His 3-yard touchdown pass to Ricky Proehl with 32 seconds to play gave Carolina a 21-20 victory. NASCAR Commission upholds two-race suspension for Berrier DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A National Stock Car Racing Commission panel on Wednesday unanimously upheld the two-race suspension and other penalties handed down by NASCAR to Todd Berrier, Kevin Harvick’s crew chief. Berrier was banished from Talladega Superspeedway on Oct. 1, the day before the Nextel Cup race, after NASCAR inspectors found several technical violations in the trunk area of the No. 29 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet. The crew chief was suspended for two weeks, fined $10,000 and place on probation through Dec. 31. M.P.Y.B.O. meeting set There will be a meeting of the new Babe Ruth Baseball League (Moss Point Youth Baseball Organization) at the Moss Point Riverfront Recreation Center today at 7 p.m. This league is for boys 13 to 17. Parents, managers coaches, and anyone interested is invited. For further information, contact Sherwood Bradford, Sr. at 474-1934. Lucas Grudzielanek was hit by a pitch and Molina singled for their first hit. Oswalt knocked down Abraham Nunez’s comebacker and threw wide to second, where Adam Everett made a lunging grab and tried to tag Molina, who jumped back in an effort to dodge the shortstop’s glove. Second base ump Greg Gibson initially spread his arms — perhaps signaling safe, perhaps just to show that Everett was off the bag. Then Gibson made two emphatic out calls, appar- ently ruling that Everett tagged Molina. Replays appeared to show that Everett missed the tag, and St. Louis manager Tony La Russa argued briefly to no avail. During an in-game TV interview, La Russa said the umpire told him there had been a tag. Instead of having the bases loaded with none out, the Cardinals had runners at the corners with one out. Pinch-hitter John Rodriguez hit a sacrifice fly and Eckstein struck out. Astros manager Phil Garner took a page out of La Russa’s playbook in the sixth, when Everett’s suicide squeeze made it 4-1. Morgan Ensberg added a two-out RBI single in the seventh. Oswalt advanced two runners with a sacrifice bunt in the third, though St. Louis passed up a chance to cut down the lead runner at third. Mulder’s wild pitch behind Biggio gave Houston the lead, and Biggio’s RBI single made it 2-0. Lane connected for a solo shot in the fourth. From Page 1-B ginia had a three-overtime game. Boston College slipped past Wake Forest 35-30 on a spectacular touchdown pass and catch with a minute left. Florida-LSU, Florida State- Virginia and several others went to the wire. It was, in its totality, a Saturday of football to remember. In a wonderful way, that mid-October day reminded us of why college game day is hard to beat. MOBILE GREYHOUND PARK MATINEE POST TIME 1:00 MON., WED. & SAT. EVENING POST TIME 7:30 MON. – SAT. 1-800-272-5000 Min. age 18 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2005 3-B THE MISSISSIPPI PRESS Saints encounter more distractions ■ New Orleans unable to practice in Alamodome because of builders’ convention By TIM PRICE For The Associated Press AP Workers build a house in the south end zone area of the Alamodome in San Antonio, Wednesday. Saints coach Jim Haslett is hoping the sound of nails being hammered and wood being sawed won't be heard in his team's meeting rooms the next three weeks as they share the Alamodome with a contractors' convention. The Saints moved to San Antonio after Katrina. SAN ANTONIO — Saints coach Jim Haslett is hoping the sound of hammers and nails — or any of the other commotion off the field — won’t be heard in the team’s meeting rooms at the Alamodome. For a 2-4 team struggling to come to grips with its displacement by Hurricane Katrina, a whole new set of distractions has come to a head this week. In addition to high-profile front-office changes that may affect the franchise’s future in New Orleans, the distractions include a large house being built in one of the end zones at the Alamodome in time for a home builders’ convention. The Saints can’t practice in the Alamodome for the next three weeks because of the convention. It was booked by city officials weeks before the Saints’ move to San Antonio after Hurricane Katrina damaged the Louisiana Superdome. “That’s weird, seeing the turf taken up and they’re building a house in there,” offensive tackle Jermane Mayberry said. “Coach Haslett has done a great job in concentrating on football. But, still, you walk into your building and they’re building a house in it. It’s like, ‘Whoa.’ “Everything that you would think is remotely normal, this year it’s different. Everything is different this year.” Just when the Saints were settling into a routine, it was disrupted again. In addition to three weeks without their primary practice facility, the next eight games will require travel. Four of those games are on the road, and the four “home” games are in Baton Rouge, La., more than an hour from San Antonio by plane. “There’s nothing you can do about it,” Haslett said. “You just try to take it day by day, and every day is different. I really am proud of how the players and their coaches have Superstitious Bama QB finds lucky charm ■ Brodie Croyle’s bracelet giving him, team luck in 2005 By The Associated Press The string bracelet Brodie Croyle wears around his left wrist isn’t just for looks. It’s also, he says, a good-luck charm. No. 5 Alabama’s quarterback said he had worn a rubber band since the eighth grade and it snapped twice before a game, once as a senior in high school and once last season. Both times, he said, he tore a knee ligament in the game and his season was over. Croyle said a girl gave him a new, sturdier bracelet after he spoke to a group of fifth-graders. “She said she had heard about my superstition and didn’t think this would break,” Croyle said. “It hasn’t broke yet.” And if it breaks before Saturday’s game with Tennessee? Then, he jokes, “Marc’s got it,” referring to backup Marc Guillon. That’s another indication that normal second-teamer John Parker Wilson will be suspended for the game. Wilson was charged with a DUI early Sunday morning and was working with the scout-teamers in practice Tuesday. Coach Mike Shula doesn’t comment on disciplinary actions against players. ARKANSAS Arkansas’ passing game has struggled most of the season. Now, coach Houston Nutt says he’s thinking about changing quarterbacks. Robert Johnson has started all six games this season, but the sophomore has thrown for only 757 yards. He went 17-of28 for 174 yards last week in Arkansas’ 34-17 loss to Auburn. Nutt says he’s keeping his options open going into this week’s game at No. 4 Georgia. Nutt said Johnson, redshirt freshman Alex Mortensen, freshman Cole Barthel and freshman Casey Dick split time with the first team earlier this week during practice. He hoped to narrow down the competition soon. AUBURN Auburn’s visit to Baton Rouge will be a short one. The 16th-ranked Tigers will fly into town about three hours before Saturday night’s game with No. 7 LSU because of a shortage of available hotel rooms after Hurricane Katrina. “There are no complaints on our part,” Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville said. “We’ll go down there and play and it will make no difference on who wins and loses the game.” Tennessee also flew into town on game day while Florida opted to spread its team in various area hotels. Auburn will fly out of Montgomery Saturday afternoon. “We’ll spend the night Friday night in the hotel and we’ll fly out. It’ll only be like an hour flight,” quarterback Brandon Cox said. “It’s like a bus ride. It’ll be different but it will be similar to the (usual) routine.” LSU LSU is going back to basics to fix its turnover problems. The seventh-ranked Tigers have nine turnovers in two weeks, and a premium is being placed on ball security this week against No. 16 Auburn. LSU has the worst turnover margin in the SEC, at minussix. LSU has lost 11 of 14 fumbles and thrown four interceptions. “We have to quit (turning the ball over),” offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher told The TimesPicayune. “We have to take a look in the mirror and decide how important it is to do things right all the time. It’s not effort and it’s not them doing it on purpose, and that’s where I take blame for it. It’s fundamentals.” So, the Tigers are working on ball-security drills this week. Receivers, running backs and quarterbacks run through a gauntlet of teammates who slap the ball, grab it and try to pry it away. MISSISSIPPI Robert Lane brings a fullback’s mentality to the quarterback position. Now the high school All-American quarterback has moved to fullback. Lane, the latest Rebels player to change positions under new coach Ed Orgeron, could play up to four positions this week against Kentucky. The backup quarterback and reserve fullback also practiced at tight end and wide receiver. “I’ve said all along that in our program, we’re going to get the best football players on the field regardless of position,” Orgeron said. “And Robert Lane is certainly one of our best players. We’ve had some success with some of these changes before. We’ve been right on most of them.” Lane, who is 6-foot-3 and 230 pounds, was approached by Orgeron on Monday about adding a position to his repertoire after starting fullback Jason Cook broke his left arm. The only other scholarship fullback on the team, Jamal Pittman, moved from tailback. He practiced for the first time at his new position Tuesday, and delivered a crushing block on a linebacker while springing a receiver for a gain. MISSISSIPPI STATE Jerious Norwood is adding a new responsibility to his game, too. The preseason all-SEC running back will return punts for the Bulldogs this week against Houston. “It’s the same thing as if we ran a toss-sweep,” coach Sylvester Croom said. “Then you line up on first down and ’Let’s go.’ That’s the way I look at it. (Norwood) gets an extra down.” Norwood and freshman Derek Pegues are replacing Jonathan Lowe, whose fumble of a punt two weeks ago led to a Florida touchdown. Lowe also failed to catch two punts deep in Mississippi State territory, leading to a pair of safeties. Norwood pushed Croom for the job, even though he says he hasn’t returned punts regularly since high school. He was inserted to catch a punt against the Gators and returned it 76 yards, but it was called back because of a penalty. One way Nelson and his staff have gotten the Gators ready is challenging them at practice during the week. Since school lets out at Gautier an hour later than usual, the Gators have little time to waste on the practice field. “We’ve challenged this kids on and off the field,” said Nelson. “We’re sending out progress reports here at school, and these kids have responded in the classroom, too. “We’ve had our share of success, but we’re not overconfident.” Greene County at Raleigh, 7:30 p.m. Another region showdown on the road awaits 3A No. 2 Greene County Friday night as they travel to Raleigh. So far, the Wildcats have played perfect football in Region 8-3A (5-2, 4-0), but football coach Johnny Ainsworth feels his team will have its hands full Friday night. “Raleigh has a good football team,” said Ainsworth. “They have good skilled people, and they score a lot of points. “It’s going to be another key division game on the road for us.” Whether it’s been away or at home, the Wildcats have played arguably some of the best football in 3A this season. Greene County’s road region wins have come against the likes of Magee and Collins. They lost to Wayne County and West Lauderdale, the No. 7 and No. 1 teams respectively in 4A. “We’ve won all our road games in the division, but I was proud the way we played Wayne County and West Lauderdale in our losses,” said Ainsworth. “We’re where we need to be as a football team.” Ainsworth added that offensive lineman Brandon Smith will not play Friday night. FCAHS at East Central, 7:30 p.m. Friday night’s East Central and Forrest County Agricultural High School meeting will be the first since 1990, and the second contest between the two schools since 1976. Forrest County won both those contests, but East Central football coach Toby Melton is worried about the 2005 version of the Aggies. “It’s been awhile since we’ve played them, but we saw them in the spring, and they have a good football team,” said Melton. “They’re physical and like to get after you.” Melton’s looking for the same thing from his team. “We’re going to play some smash-mouth football,” said Melton. “We haven’t changed much this week, but we’re working on some things.” One thing Melton and his coaching staff didn’t have to work on this week was the team’s psyche. Despite a tough loss to Gautier last weekend, Melton said his team has worked hard this week in preparations for the Aggies. “Practice has been upbeat,” said Melton. “We felt our pride got hurt last week against Gautier, but we’ve hit it hard this week. “I looking for my seniors to light a fire underneath this team, and hopefully we can find a way to win.” It will be homecoming at East Central. St. Martin at D’Ibevrille, 7:30 p.m. The Yellowjackets travel to D’Iberville Friday night in hopes of its second win in a row in Region 7-4A. St. Martin (1-4, 1-2) is coming off a 35-33 win over Vancleave last Friday night. The Yellowjackets got big a night from T.J. Hay and Michael Payton. Hay tossed five touchdown passes, three to Payton, and one each to Brandon Payton and Zach Billington. Josh Johnson can be reached at (251) 219-5553 or at sports@mspressonline.com Prep From Page 1-B Bloomfield has also been impressed with his seniors’ play this season. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. Gautier at Stone County, 7 p.m. in Perkinston Gautier’s four-game winning streak has bolted the Gators into this week’s Mississippi Associated Press sports writers 4A poll at No. 9. However, that doesn’t make a difference to Gautier (5-1, 4-1) football coach Don Nelson as his team travels to Stone County Friday night. “It’s an honor to be ranked, but it doesn’t matter because it’s where you finish that’s important,” said Nelson. “You set your goals high at the start of the season to be ranked, but now things are different for us. People are going to shoot for you.” The first team to get that chance will be a tough-luck Stone County team. The Tomcats have won just two games this season, but Nelson expects a tough game. “They’ve won just two games, so they’ve struggled so far,” said Nelson. “They have one of the top running backs in the state — Elvin Moore, so we’re in for a tough game. I think they’ll be ready, but so will we.” “They’re all asking about it,” Haslett said. As a part of the displacement from Louisiana, at least two assistant coaches are living in the Alamodome. One coach bunks in the former office of Spurs coach Gregg Popovich; the Spurs played in the Alamodome from 1993-2002. But most of the players aren’t asking about the team’s future home. Team owner Tom Benson on Monday fired executive vice president Arnold Fielkow, an outspoken proponent of keeping the team in New Orleans. Benson continues to refuse comment over the team’s future. “That’s petty stuff,” running back Aaron Stecker said of the front-office changes. “We can’t deal with that. You just go on. And whether we’re practicing in a parking lot or a grass field, you just go out there and get the job done. On Sunday, you win games. And we need to get on a roll winning games.” handled the situation. They go with the flow.” In addition to the Alamodome, the Saints have practiced sporadically at a refurbished high school grass field about 10 minutes from the stadium. Haslett said the team is trying to secure a different field with an artificial surface in time for a practice on Friday. The Saints play on artificial turf Sunday in St. Louis. Haslett has shown frustration with the situation. But he’s also trying to accept the disruptions lightheartedly. Walkthrough practices that were conducted most mornings on the Alamodome field have been moved to the stadium’s concourse. The field was rolled up and stored before the construction on the house started. The concourse is near some of the stadium’s main entryways adjacent to the ticket windows. “Someone walked in the door today and wanted to buy tickets,” Haslett said, smirking. Haslett also has noticed the attention some of his assistant coaches are giving to the house in the end zone. Gators look to fix weaknesses ■ Defensive lapses hurting Florida at critical times By The Associated Press Cornerback Reggie Nelson has moved to safety in hopes of shoring up No. 18 Florida’s biggest defensive weakness. The unit’s most costly breakdowns this season have come with free safeties Kyle Jackson and Tony Joiner out of position. Jackson misplayed two long touchdown passes at Alabama earlier this month and was out of position on a crucial third-down play in the fourth quarter at LSU. The 31-yard completion led to the game-winning touchdown in LSU’s 21-17 victory. GEORGIA Coach Mark Richt is sticking by his opposition to a playoff system, even though the Bulldogs might benefit from such a format this season. No. 4 Georgia (6-0, 4-0 SEC) was fourth in the first Bowl Championship Series standings of the season, trailing Southern Cal, Texas and Virginia Tech. Since only the top two teams play in the BCS title game, the Bulldogs could go undefeated and still get left out. The same thing happened to another Southeastern Conference team just last season. Auburn went 13-0 but had to play in the Sugar Bowl, while USC and Oklahoma met for the BCS championship at the Orange Bowl (the Trojans won in a rout). KENTUCKY Taking advantage of an open date, coach Rich Brooks traveled to Oregon last weekend to participate in ceremonies honoring the Ducks’ 1994 team, which he guided to the Pacific-10 championship and the Rose Bowl. Oregon inducted that team into its athletic hall of fame. Brooks, whose job status at Kentucky has been questioned for much of the past two seasons, cited his successful rebuilding job at Oregon as one reason he should serve out his five-year contract. SOUTH CAROLINA If you want change, look at South Carolina’s offensive line. Almost no other spot on the Gamecocks has had as much shifting and changed positions as the O-line. That’s perhaps one of the biggest reasons the Gamecocks are dead last in the Southeastern Conference rushing stats — and 114th in the NCAA — averaging only 78.5 yards a game. There have been nine players who’ve started on the offensive line for South Carolina this season, including sophomores James Thompson and Jamon Meredith. Center Chris White and Na’Shan Goddard are the only players who have started all six games this season. TENNESSEE Coach Phillip Fulmer makes a habit of explaining to players the history of Tennessee’s rivalries before most games. The Volunteers’ history with Alabama goes way, way back. Tennessee (3-2, 2-2) visits the Crimson Tide (6-0, 4-0) on Saturday in a rivalry dating to 1901. Many longtime Tennessee fans consider the Alabama game as the biggest of the year. It became known as the “Third Saturday in October,” when the game was traditionally played, but it’s on the following Saturday for the fourth year in a row. “We try to tell the history of all our rivalries, especially one like Alabama where we go back to Gene McEver’s touchdown run to spring the upset of 1928. We talk about the great games, the great coaches and the great players who have been involved in this historic rivalry. That’s part of getting ready for Alabama. Our team appreciates what it means,” said Fulmer, who is 10-2 against the Tide. VANDERBILT: The Commodores’ biggest problem right now is their struggles catching passes. In each of Vanderbilt’s last two SEC losses, first to LSU, then Georgia, receivers dropped passes. Against the Bulldogs, Marlon White had the most obvious drop with a wouldbe touchdown pass that went right through his hands so cleanly that it bounced off his knee. 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Pets: Free to Good Home . . . . . . . . 485 Waterfront Houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 580 Unfurnished Houses . . . . . . . . . . . 650 Pet Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 490 Waterfront Lots/Land . . . . . . . . . . . . 585 Rent/Share Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . 655 Mobile Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .660 Poultry & Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 495 Livestock/Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 REAL ESTATE COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE RESIDENTIAL Jackson County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 505 Moss Point & Esca . . . . . . . . . . . . . 510 Pascagoula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 515 Gautier/Vancleave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 520 Ocean Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 525 George Co/Lucedale . . . . . . . . . . . . 530 Condos/Townhouses . . . . . . . . . . . . 535 Homes in General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540 Farms/Farmland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 545 Lots & Land-Jackson Co . . . . . . . . 550 Lots & Land-George Co . . . . . . . . . 555 Lots & Land-Other Areas . . . . . . . . 560 Loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 565 Mobile Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 570 Mobile Home Lots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575 Accounting Bookkeeping Bookkeeper/Receptionist needed immed. Payroll exp. nec. Fax resume to: 251-473-1425 CFO/Controller $100K + DOE. Prefer MPA or CPA for Metal Bldg. Component Mfg. in Gulfport, MS. Fax resumes to Goldin 228-896-4653 Construction Bookkeeper Looking for a professional Exp Bookkeeper to manage job costs, receivable/payables and payroll. Exp with Quickbooks, Excel and Word a must. Fax resume to 251-631-3961 107 Building for Rent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 590 Office Space for Rent . . . . . . . . . . . 595 Warehouse Space for Rent . . . . . . . 600 Business for Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 605 Comm. Property for Sale . . . . . . . . 610 Investment Property . . . . . . . . . . . . 615 REAL ESTATE RENTALS Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 620 Condos/Townhouses . . . . . . . . . . . . 625 Furnished Rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .630 Furnished Apartments . . . . . . . . . . . 635 Accounting/Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800 Furnished Houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 640 Air Conditioning/Heating . . . . . . . . 805 Unfurnished Apartments . . . . . . . . . 645 Appliance Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 807 Clerical Office SERVICES 107 Clerical Office Commercial Real Estate ■ Receptionist/ Secretary firm for small Pascagoula law in Foley seeks Experienced firm. Looking for someone Receptionist with proficient with good personality & computer skills.. Candidate phone skills. Must work must be friendly & reliwell with others. Mail able. resume to The Mississippi H.S diploma or equiv Press, PO BOX 849, Attn req’d. Box 776A, Pascagoula MS Submit resumes to 39568 lreed@cfbre.com Law office-computer, typing, phone skills required. ■ LEASING AGENT needed for Pascagoula Resumes to: The Mobile Register PO Box #2488-408, Apt Complex. Fax resume to 228-497-5010 Mobile, AL 36630 RECEPTIONIST-Medical Group West Mobile. Resume: PO Box 8533, Mobile, AL 36689 CONTROLLER needed for midsize commercial con★ ★ WANTED! ★ ★ struction company. Must TITLE INS. CO. Seeking have exp in accounts payable/receivable, billing, EXPERIENCED Escrow Closing Agent. Send collections and job costing. resume: Timberline exp helpful. PO Box 6525, Mobile, AL Degree preferred but not 36660 necessary. Excellent benefits, salary DOE. Qualified SECRETARY candidates send resume to West Mobile area. to hanController, 3742 Professional Pkwy, Mobile, dle commercial sales contacts. Experience & refer36609 ences req’d. Fax resume to PART-TIME Full Charge 251-633-0092 Bookkeeper needed for church organization. Must Busy New Medical Office Needs to Hire Receptionist, be familiar Medical Assistant & Billing with Quickbooks for esume Clerk. Please Fax Re Non-profit organizations. to 251-431-5810 E.O.E. Please send resume to The Refuge; P. O. Box CLERK 1019; Gautier, MS 39553■ Read the Classifieds RECREATION Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 705 Boats-Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 710 Boats-Sail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 720 Jet Skis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 730 Boating Equip/Serv/Supplies . . . . . 740 ATV/Off Road Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . 750 Campers/Travel Trailers . . . . . . . . . 760 RV Lots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 770 Motorhomes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780 Motorhomes for Rent . . . . . . . . . . . 790 SECRETARY FOR FAIRHOPE LAW FIRM, 5 years Exp required, Word perfect Knowledgeable, Send Resume to: Atttn: Personnel P.O. Box 1031, Fairhope, AL 36533 Local Law Firm Seeks a LEGAL RECEPTIONIST Must Have Experience. Please Call 251-433-6505 ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK Part or full time. Type 2530wpm. General office duties. $11.25/hr. Call 251352-0051. RECEPTIONIST Will Train-$10/hr Call 251-473-8844 Need professional w/good phone voice to answer phones, greet clients, perform various clerical duties. Perm File, answer phones, light $175 #202. Call Now! duties. $8/hr. Military exp desired. Fax resume: 251-6258817 Attorneys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 810 Backhoe/Dozier Work . . . . . . . . . . . 815 Bath Tubs & Tiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 820 Building/Contracting . . . . . . . . . . . . 825 Carpentry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 827 Carpet Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .830 Child Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 835 Computer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 837 Concrete/Masonry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 840 Decorating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 843 Dirt and Top Soil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845 Domestics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847 Elderly Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 848 Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 850 Home Improvement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 853 House Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 855 Investigators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 860 Lawn Care/Landscaping . . . . . . . . . 865 Loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 870 Medical Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 875 Miscellaneous Services . . . . . . . . . 880 Painting/Wallpapering . . . . . . . . . . . 883 Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 885 Pool Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 890 Roof/Gutter Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 893 Septic Tank & Sewer . . . . . . . . . . . . 895 Tree Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 897 TV/VCR/Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 898 Window Tinting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 899 TRANSPORTATION ■ Indicates Mississippi Ads Antiques & Collectibles . . . . . . . . . . 910 Cars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 920 Cars Under $2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 930 Sport Cars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 940 Sport Utility Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . 950 Trucks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 960 Vans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970 Motorcycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 980 Vehicle Rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 985 Vehicle Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 990 The Mississippi Press is seeking applicants for the following position: NEWS REPORTER The Mississippi Press is seeking an aggressive, no-nonsense, stickler for truth, fairness and accuracy to cover Ocean Springs and the surrounding areas. The ideal candidate must be a relentless self-starter, who knows how to cultivate good sources, get the story first and get it right in a highly competitive news market. We need a reporter who understands that covering a beat is more than attending meetings, but involves digging into issues and seeing trends. The position offers excellent opportunities for growth and advancement at a newspaper committed to excellence that is raising the bar in news coverage in South Mississippi. The Mississippi Press offers an excellent pay and benefits package. Interested candidates should send a resume, plus five to ten writing samples. Send material to: Steve Cox, Editor The Mississippi Press P.O. Box 849 Pascagoula, Miss. 39568 COPY EDITOR The Mississippi Press copy desk is in need of an aggressive, no-nonsense stickler for truth, fairness and accuracy. A strong pagination background is preferred, as well as a solid working knowledge of grammar, punctuation and Associated Press style. The ideal candidate is a relentless self-starter, who shares a strong commitment to raising the bar in news coverage in a competitive media market, and who has a real passion for the newspaper business. The Mississippi Press offers an excellent pay and benefits package. Send a resume and five to ten samples of your work to: Steve Cox, Editor The Mississippi Press P.O. Box 849 THE MISSISSIPPI PRESS The Mississippi Press is an equal opportunity employer, (M/F). Immediate Opening! THE MISSISSIPPI PRESS Janis . . . .934-1463 CLASSIFIEDS 762-CRAB Karen . . .934-1477 1-866-265-3131 Paulette . .934-1476 Sasha . . .934-1441 6-B THE MISSISSIPPI PRESS SERVICE DIRECTORY “Business and Home” TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS SERVICE CALL: 934-1463 • 934-1476 • 934-1441 • 934-1477 WE SERVE ALL OF JACKSON, GEORGE AND GREENE COUNTIES. • ALL OF THESE CLASSIFICATIONS ARE TO BE PAID IN ADVANCE UNLESS A CREDIT APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR BILLING. Business Services 815 Backhoe / Dozer Work COTTON’S DOZER R WORK Top soil, fill dirt, trackhoe & dozer. 228-588-6381 / 228-990-7490 / 228-990-7722 DOZER, Track-hoe work. Dirt of all types. Ponds & Custom work. 475-9254 or 218-4526 825 Building Contracting Quality Home Improvements, additions, repairs, tile, painting, decks, elect., plumbing, pressure washing. John 228-474-1321 / Cell 355-0421 CMC Water-Wind-Fire-Damage Work w/Insurance Co. Comm/Res 1-800-452-8515 Residential & Commercial Remodeling, Roofing, Sheetrock & Flooring. Free estimates. 588-1159 or 217-2695 FOUNDATION REPAIR REMODELING SPECIALIST 1 Licensed & Insured 228-806-1979 Main Street Builders, LLC Local Custom Builder State Licensed 25 Years Exp. “We Warranty What We Build” Call DUNCAN NOBLE, JR. (228)341-1009 (228)497-5800 4400 Vancleave Rd., Gautier, MS 835 Child Care CHILD CARE 24 hrs. Christian Home ***Drop-ins Welcomed*** 228-497-8109 848 Elderly Care I SIT For the ELDERLY in your home. References available. M-F 8-5, 228-990-9332 Home 853 Improvement Lawn Care / 865 880Miscellaneous Landscaping Services Gulf Coast Maintenance & Remodeling. Locally owned, licensed & bonded Free Est. 228-218-7062 Creative Landscaping Avail for Hurricane receonstruction developemnt on new & exixsting properties. resaonable rates. 228-4974199/ Call for Free Est. Christine Ravens thank you & GOd BLess COVERALL; Roofing, Drywall, Fences, etc, Free Est. Your home improvement professional. Licensed & Insured (251)990-85772/ 850-221-8069 SHEETRO OCK, Painting, Roofing, Remodeling. Local contractor. 228-497-1811 Leave mess. PAINTING, Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Pressure Washing. 228-990-3010 R & D REMODELING Drywall, carpentry, painting, texture. Free est. 475-0542 / 249-4567 SAM WALLS CONSTRUCTION Roofing & Remodeling 228-249-9767 ROACH FENCE DECKS & Remodeling Reasonable rates Quality work 475-0528 or 228-355-0541 Rainey Builders, Roof Repair, Vinyl Repair, Free Est, Licensed & Insured. (601)770-8007 MULTI CRAFT DEMO Sheetrock Removal, Sheetrock Installation, Tree Removal, 228-217-0337 CARR’S PAINTING, Plumbing, Sheet Rock, Remodeling, Windows, Roofs, Clean-up, Flooring, Carpet & Tille. 217-0337 REMODELING, Additions, Roofingshingle /metal, Masonry, Local contractor, Licensed, Bonded & nsured. 228-623-4679 In 855 House Cleaning RENT -AMAID CLASSIFIEDS WORK FOR YOU! 109 ComputerData Processing LEGAL SECRETARY needed for Eastern Shore PHP/ASP.net positions now Law Firm. Experience available. Great Benefits! required. Send resume to Entry to Senior level avail. Personnel at P.O. Box 1800, Email resume to hr@wei.cc Daphne, AL 36526 251-344-8934 x102 OFFICE MANAGER for Body Shop. Good computer skills. Salary DOE. 251-343-2300 109 ComputerData Processing New company seeking people with PhotoShop experrience. Apply in person 9-12, M-F, 3007 Dial St. 251-457-2388 Need person with Computer graphic art and color management skills. Experience in large format inkjett printing, and adhesive vinyl applications. Salary and benefits commensurate with ability. Send resume to: A. Cassity, PO Box 7200, Mobile, AL 36670 RIP-OUT, ROOFING & REMODELING 228-872-4628 PLUMBING, CARPENTRY, A/C, Clean-up & Roofing. Call 228-327-6567 or 228-588-2992 Husband & Wife Lawn Mowing & Leaf Mulching Free est. 228-217-6200 ★★★★★★★★ CARE & TREE SERVICE Free Est. / Call 324-7404 WILL DO Minor Alterations at En-Vogue Beauty Salon Building, 1002 Telephone Rd., Pascagoula. 228-217-4558 865 Landscaping RECEPTIONIST /OFFICE CLERK Current opening for a motivated, personable individual. Full time. Great benefits. Come join the best little dealership on the Eastern Shore. Call for appointment. 251-6212277. Fax resume to 251-6211385 Attn: Patricia A. Hudson-Arthur AFFORDABLE LAWN Home Remodeling, Repair & Maintenance No job too small!! Licensed & Bonded 228-475-4930 Lawn Care / ★★★★★★★★ HURRICANE DEBRIS Clean-up, tree removal, lawn maintenance & care. Grass Goblin Lawn Care 228-806-4911 BUY JUNK CARS Free Tow Offs! 228-235-2122 HOUSE CLEANING Honest & Dependable. Due to storm lost customers. Ref’s avail. 475-6340 or 990-7509 DESK CLERK NEEDED Please Apply in Person at 6427 Airport Blvd. Mobile Monday-Friday b/t 9-5 MOLD TREATMENT, SHEET REMOVAL & Replacement. Locally owned & operated. Licensed & Insured. Crediit cards accepted. 228-366-0443/ 228-424-3632 880Miscellaneous Services * Licensed * Bonded * Supplies Furnished Clerical Office DESIGNER BRICK Work; Pressure Washing & Painting. Charles 228-623-9277/ 228-475-4384 Hands Construction 497-4418 107 HOUSE & PRESSURE Washing. S & J Cleaning Sam Wilkerson, 228588–6392/ 228-990-1921 111 Domestic Mature Person needed to help Elderly Lady. P/T. weekends. Non-smoker. Ocean Springs/Vancleave area. 228-826-2206■ Housekeeper Needed, 2-3 Days/Wk. $8/hr. Exp’d & Depend. 251-626-5194 or 7470731 Ced’s Environmental Contractor Sheetrock & Debris Removal Home/Industrial Cleaning H/P water blast/ vac. truck Chemical spray/ insured 228-235-4157 STUMP GRINDING BOBCAT WORK, & Debris Clean-up (813)784-1136 NEED PHOTOS? For Insurance Purposes, For Hurricane Damages, & also Photo Resoration, Memories Portraits 228-475-68831 BOBCAT, TRACTOR & TREE SERVICES, DEBRIS REMOVAL Reasonable Prices 228-990-5042 FOUR SEASONS LAWN CARE Debris & Tree Removal. Complete Lawn Care Service. 228-355-0373 wned & Locally ow operated WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER desires weddings, anniversaries, etc. Reasonable, reliable, money-back guarantee, $200-$250 228-326-7361 Plumbing SOUTHERN PRIDE CONTRACTING ROOFING & REMODELING Licensed & Bonded. Serving Grand Bay, AL since 2000 Free Est. (251)689-9989 Roof / 893Gutter Service ROOFING & LEAK Repairs. Shingle, Metal & Built-up. 228-249-6038 / 228-219-1290 A+ ROOFING FREE TOWOFF of Junk Cars & Trucks Anytime! 228-826-1709, 217-8171 1-866-878-9900/ 228-497-0002 Hurricane Code Installations 897 THE W GROUP, INC. General Contractor. All types of commercial & residential. 1-800-770-7710 Tree Service DOUBLE R Tree Service & Tree Removal. Rodney A. Rouse 601-508-4936 / 601-766-9635 ASAP TREE SERVICE & Debris removal. 228-348-0965 BANKRUPTCY PETITIONS $300/Up, Noncontested legal petitions. $200/Up. Call 228-623-9820 DriverTrucking 113 OWNER/OPERATOR NEEDED Short & Long Haul. Good Pay. 1-800-867-5535. WRECKER DRIVERS Local tow co. needs drivers. Start immed. 51-479-6758 DRIVER NEEDED CDL Req. Exp Pref. Refs. req. James 251-331-4236; 635-1919 Exp’d DUMP TRUCK DRIVERS needed for local construction company. Must have valid CDL and be able to pass drug screen. 251-649-1148 CLASS A or B VAN DRIVERS Needed for local deliveries. Drug Free Workplace, good benefits. Top pay. Coastal Door & Window, 5360 Commerce Blvd East, Mobile, AL 36619. ★ LOCAL TANKER DRIVER NEEDED NOW! Work close to home! Good pay and benefit package! Call now if you meet the following requirements: * Class A CDL * Minimum 2 years tractor trailer exp. * Clean MVR * At least 23 yrs of age Dedicated local non-hazmat shuttle run. Call Baldwin Transfer at 433-3391, ext 111 or 128 ★ DriverTrucking CDL ROUTE DELIVERY DRIVERS NEEDED We offer paid vacations, excellent benefits, incentive programs and more! Good Driving Record A Must! Drug screen and physical are required. Come Join Our Family by applying in person, MonThurs from 9AM-3:30PM at Gulf Distributing Co, 3378 Moffett Rd, Mobile, AL 36607. EOE. NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE. 113 DriverTrucking 113 Delivery Drivers needed, CDL and non-CDL. 401k, health avail. Mon-Fri. 251970-3845 Local Lumber Yard seeking Class A CDL Driver. Experience preferred. Contact Rolo at 251-9473127, Mon-Fri, 7-4. CLASS B CDL DRIVERS FOR FAST GROWING LUMBER & MILLWORK COMPANY. Local Delivery area. Must pass Drug screen, Background check and DMV. Knowledge of local area a must. Good benefits and Pay. Call John Owens at 251-479-5412 (Builder Resource) STERLING CONCRETE, LLC - CDL DRIVERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY IN BALDWIN COUNTY. Experience preferred. Competitive pay + bonuses. Health, Dental, and Life insurance. Contact 251-945-1933 for application. DRIVER w/CDL. Individual or team to run West Coast. Experience with reefer and produce. No smoking. 1 trip per month. 251-648-6339. Mechanic BALDWIN CONCRETE Night Mechanic HIRING DRIVERS Class Class B CDL DIESEL MECHANICS Positions in the Baldwin Co. area. Pay depends on experience. Needed for Mobile area trucking co. to perform minor & major repairs. Must have own tools. Pay based on exp. Major medical, dental, 401k & paid holidays. Call Joe @ 251661-1232. ● Competitive Wages ● Medical Insurance ● Vacation Pay CDL Driver-B Class For local waste hauling company. Call 251-666-0112 Contact Kevin Jackson, Gulf Shores 251-968-33888 Spanish Fort 251-621-7982 YMCA is now hiring CDL DRIVER for after school program. Must be 21 or older w/good driving pply at 951 record. Ap Downtowner Blvd, MonFri, 2-4pm. DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED NOW! No expe★★★★ rience required. Werner has immediate openings AAA ASPHALT for entry-level semi drivTANKER ers. Our avg. driver earns more than $36K first year. 60% of Werner drivers get DRIVERS NEEDED NOW! Start at $11/hr plus home nightly or weekly. 15 bonus pay day CDL training now offered in your area. For a ● Must have Class A CDL new career call Today. with 1(800) 350-7364. DriverTrucking Petroleum at 251-675-5567 DRIVERS NEEDED FOR SHORT HAUL AND REGIONAL RUNS Home almost every night. Bonus pay, holiday pay, sick and vac pay. If you meet these requirements: * at least 23 yrs of age * minimum 24 mos tractortrailer exp. * clean MVR * Class A CDL Call BALDWIN TRANSFER CO at 251-433-3391 ext 111 or 128 WAREHOUSE/DELIVERY CLASS A CDL Required. Fax resume/qualifications to 251-476-1296 BALDWIN COUNTY CONSTRUCTION INC. Needs Class ‘‘A‘‘ CDL Dump Truck Drivers 251-947-7711 Evergreen Transportation OTR & LOCAL DRIVERS Must be 23 yrs of age. Clean MVR, hold a Class A CDL. BC/BS, paid vacation, 401k, $600 sign-on bonus For all drivers Guaranteed $600 first 3 wks of employment Rangeline Rd., Mobile 251-660-9570 Tow Truck Driver Needed. Saraland area. Experience necessary, clean MVR, Call 251-866-2435 A Class A CDL Driver w/ 2 years verifiable experience. Forklift exp. helpful. 877-226-9088 call for an appt. TRUCK MECHANIC Must have own tools & good driving record. Exc. benefits. Apply GREAT SOUTHERN WOOD, 7940 Park Blvd, Irvington, AL DHL DRIVERS Needed. Apply in person 2117 Michigan Av, Mobile. Must bring copy of MVR. Criminal background & drug screen required. DriverTrucking 120 SAFETY/DOT DIRECTOR Knowledge of DOT regulations a must. Call 251-4577511 ■ EXP. DUMP TRUCK Driver Class A or B CDL & Equipment Operator needed. 8400 Jim Ramsey Rd., Vancleave. 826-3200 Tarp pay, bonus pay, holiday, sick and vac pay. If you meet these requirements: * at least 23 yrs of age * minimum 24 mos tractortrailer exp. * clean MVR * Class A CDL READY MIX TRUCK DRIVERS Needed. Good benefits package. ■■■■ FLATBED DRIVER NEEDED FOR SHORT HAUL RUNS General General Warehouse Assistant Needed. Must have valid Driver’s License, able to operate forklift, computer knowlMake up to $2000 per week. edge a plus, must be willing to work overtime & Need: some weekends. Apply in ● Welding, Painting & person 11118 Hwy 31, Spanish Fort, AL. No Management Experience phone ● Need Truck & calls please. Equipment EOE Drug free Workplace. ● Some Travel Only Serious Inquires! DIRTY WORK PAYS OFF BIG! COUNTER HELP Call 1-706-523-1129 Exp Service Technician Pool Construction Personnel in Orange Beach, AL. Fax resume to 251-974-5344 or call 251-974-5244 Flex Hrs. 7-9 & 2-9 Shift No phone calls. Apply at JAGUAR CLEANERS 6405 Cottage Hill Rd. b/t 8-2 Call Baldwin Transfer Co at 251-433-3391 ext 111 or 128 ■■■■ Apply in person at: 2640 South McKenzie St, Foley, AL 36535. or call 800-239-3879. AAAAAAAAA DUMP TRUCK DRIVERS CDL, Clean record. 251-8656203 CONSIDER IT SOLD! ROLL OFF DRIVERS Class B License Needed, Good Pay. Please Apply Within 6225 Rangeline Rd. BUS DRIVERS FT/PT Avail. Must have exp. CDL w/ pass. endorse. Clean MVR. 1153 N. Schillinger Rd. COMPANY DRIVERS Needed for Local Work 6 days on - 2 days off Hourly Training Pay 2 Years OTR- 25 yrs old Tanker & HazMat Endorsements Call Danny 800-274-1055 or 251-443-7055. EOE. M/F/D/V Driver Needed for Petroleum Company. Local runs. Class A CDL w/Hazmat & Tankers endorsement required. Hourly Pay with good benefits. Call Lee at 251-654-0045 LAFARGE has immed. openings in Mobile and Gulf Shores for CLASS A or B COMMERCIAL DRIVERS Ready Mix experience a plus. Must have good work record clean MVR. We offer excellent starting pay & a comprehensive Call BALDWIN TRANSFER benefit package. Apply in at person 433-3391, ext 114 18845 Scollard Ave, Gulf ★★★★ Shores, AL 251-653-5327 or 968-3712 FLATBED DRIVERS need6781 Rester Rd. Theodore ed. Contract Driver’s Needed Home weekends. 2 yrs for auto parts delivery OTR exp. between the hours of 1am Payed $700-$1000 wkly. and 10am. Pick-up truck BC/BS ins. furn’d after 30 days. with cover or cargo van 800-368-2243, Atmore, AL required. Call 1-800-5496911. Class A CDL for Wholesale CONCRETE MIXER Nursery. Part-time driving TRUCK OPERATORS with full-time work. Apply Class B CDL in person at 6470 DIP, Min. 1 yr driving experiMobile, AL. ence COAST TRANSIT Apply in person AUTHORITY 3151 Hamilton Blvd., Theodore Full/Part Time Drivers: Permanent positions A&M Portables Competitive pay & Inc. Benefits. Training Now Hiring Local Route available. Apply Driver, CDL Preferred. 9:00a - 4:00p. MON-FRI. Health 333 Debuys Rd., Insurance & Benefits Avail. Gulfport, MS 39507 Health card required. We are 228-896-8080 Ext 206. a Drug Free Co. 251-679-0933 EEO/AAP Overdimensional Drivers Needed. Exp Necessary. Regional Loads, Home Now Taking Applications Most McDonald Oil Company Nights, BC/BS Ins, Paid Has Opening for Full Time Holiday TANKER DRIVER, Home & Vacation. Call 251-626Nightly, Excellent Starting 1344 Hourly Pay & 401K Benefits, Health Insurance & Paid Vacation. Must Have Clean MVR Record & Be Able Bring Current 3 Yrs Copy. Apply at Summit #42, 3274 Dauphin St. Mobile, AL 36606. Mon-Fri. 8-5 Old Crab’s FREE ADS! 3 LINES / 7 DAYS / FREE On any item priced $100 or less, you can run a FREE AD in the Old Crab’s Classified Corner. Ads need to include a price and one item per ad. No abbreviations. Private individuals only. You may place up to 3 free ads per day. Ads must be faxed, dropped off or mailed. ab’s Old Cr A SPECIAL FEATURE OF CLASSIFIED CORNER THE MISSISSIPPI PRESS 1-866-265-3131 762-CRAB TOLL FREE 1-800-655-6597 FA X 2 2 8 - 9 3 4 - 1 4 9 2 $200 SIGN ON BONUS! ATTN: OTR DRIVERS VAN & FLATBED $1000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR THE FIRST SIX DRIVERS * up to .33 cpm * great benefits (BCBS/401K) * late model tractors * bonus $ for safety & miles * 2yrs OTR exp reqd Wright Transportation 1-800-342-4598 WANTED A FEW GOOD ALUMINUM WELDERS & FITTERS AND OTHER SHIPYARD CRAFTSMEN that want to make GOOD MONEY and plenty of OVERTIME! DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED NOW! No Exp. Req’d. Werner has immediate openings for entry-level semi drivers. Our average driver earns more than $36K first yr. 60% Werner drivers get home nightly or weekly. 15 day CDL training now offered in your area. For a new career call Today 957-3800 1-866-280-5309 Deliver THE MISSISSIPPI PRESS DRIVERS NEEDED Good Money - Yellow Cab Co. 251-476-7711 After 7PM THIS IS AN OUTSTANDING PART-TIME BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY! LOCAL DRIVERS We are looking for a dependable independent contractor to deliver The Mississippi Press for a few hours a day. Must have dependable transportation and auto insurance is required. Delivery of flatbed loads in Gulf Coast. Home nightly. Must be able to tarp. Need CL A CDL, good record, 2 yrs exp. w/3 mo. on flats. 679-8200 Home Delivery Routes Are Available In The Following Areas: • Vancleave • Ocean Springs • Moss Point • Wade • Lucedale • Gautier • Benndale • Pascagoula • Hurley If you are interested in a home delivery route, please call Read the Classifieds 228-875-8144 or 866-843-8911 THE MISSISSIPPI PRESS THE MISSISSIPPI PRESS 120 SIGN ON BONUS! Now Early Morning Delivery! DriverTrucking 113 ■ Dairy Fresh Of Alabama, LLC is accepting applications for the position of Route Delivery Sales. Most be 21 years of age, clean driving record, Class B CDL preferred. Applications will be accepted at 4020 Jefferson St, Pascagoula, Mon-Fri 12 Noon until 5:00pm EOE Tanker and Hazmat endorsements, plus 2 years tractor★ ★ NOW HIRING ★ ★ trailer experience. CDL Class AX Drivers, 1 ● Must have clean MVR and Year OTR Experience and a Driving School & We Will be at least 23 yrs of age. Train for Tanks. Up to ● Good pay and benefit pack $1200 Paid Every Week, age: vac pay, sick pay, Great Benefits & Paid holiday pay, bonus pay, Vacations! Call Mission BC/BS ins., etc. CLASSIFIEDS WORK FOR YOU! MOTHER’S HELPER Part time 10 hrs a wk; $8/hr. Housekeeping, ironing & related duties. Background check. 251-5914152 113 Dennis’ A-1 Painting 30 yrs exp. Residential, int / ext. Free Est . 228-522-1640/ 228-327-7658 ✭ ✭ ✭ ✭ ✭ ✭ ✭ NEED A ROOF NOW??? V&W Roofing Contractors • Residential/Commercial • All Types of Roofing In Stock • Shingles In Stock • Bonded, Insured & Licensed Contractor • Family Owned Since 1974 • Call for Estimates 866-769-5140, 228-769-5140 or 936-788-4489 ✭ ✭ ✭ ✭ ✭ ✭ ✭ HURRICANE DAMAGE We remove sheetrock, insulation, furniture, carpet & yard clean-up. 228-475-3679 / 228-990-6253 113 883 Wallpapering 885 HARRIS GUNSMITHING Service. Let us help with all your gun needs & repairs. 9 years exp. Call 475-2877 aft. 6pm DriverTrucking Painting / MINOR DRYWALL Repair, Most Textures Matched, 30 yrs local exp. 228-497-1903 DALE’S CABINET, Remodeling & Roofing All work top quality 228-990-1723/588-9501 113 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2005 CLASSIFIEDS 762-CRAB Janis . . . . .934-1463 Paulette . . .934-1476 1-866-265-3131 Karen . . . . .934-1477 Sasha . . . . .934-1441 120 General 120 General AUTO MECHANIC Part Time TEACHER’S AIDES 251-452-4300 Immediate position available for Auto Mechanic. Excellent pay and benefits. Paid training. Flexible schedule. Valid Drivers License. Some experience needed. Apply in person: Wanted Experienced Collectors who will receive a sign on bonus after 90 days. Call 251-660-6763, ask for Bob. SKCO Automotive Needed with Vehicles to Distribute Telephone Directories in Mobile. 800-388-8255 Ext 80548 Service Dept. 7354 Airport Blvd, Mobile Ph: 251-343-4488 Website: skcoautomotive.com URETHANE COVER ■ MAID SERVICE Established Maid Service, Now Hiring No nights / weekends, Starting Salary $7, 4974418 Warehouse Labor & Forklift Operators. Full time positions, inquire by phone. 251-964-4607 EXP. PET GROOMER needed for established clientele. Apply at: Pet Harbor Veterinary Hospital, 3110 Old Mobile Hwy, Pascagoula 762-1987 ■ SATELLITE TECHNICIANS Great Career & Benefits. Must have Cell Phone & Driver’s License No Experience Necessary Call 1-800-292-8421 Need CDL Drivers & Equipment Operators. Call Mark at 254-644-3739 or Bill at 254-644-3738 Read the Classifieds THE MISSISSIPPI PRESS 120 REPAIRMAN wanted. Nationwide company. Benefits, insurance. Drug screen required. Also, PAINTER needed to prime bumpers. Retired body shop employees encouraged to apply. Fax info or resume to: 432-2443 attn Rick REDD’s PEST SOLUTIONS Good benefits. Great oppty. BC/BS, must have pest control exp. Apply 1273 Azalea Road. ■ Company needs F/T Electrician. Good pay & benefits. Please Call 228-497-7316 Jimerson Home Improvement First Class Carpenter Needed Call 251-776-8738 General MOBILE GREYHOUND PARK now hiring Lead-Outs Apply within Foley Development Company looking for a LEAD FOREMAN Delivery Persons 7-B THE MISSISSIPPI PRESS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2005 for site-work. Must be able to shoot grades, lay drainage & water-pipe and run heavy equipment. Pleas se call 251-943-2916 120 General DOOR UNIT ASSEMBLERS Must be Dependable & Be Able to Pass Drug Screen & Background Check. Good Benefits. Steady Work. Will Train. Apply in Person at Builder Resource 3450 Armour Avenue, Mobile (Call 251-479-5412 for directions) ALL POSITIONS Interviews Mon - Fri, 12:30p.m. GYMNASTICS COACH, Positions to be filled PT. If you love kids, love include cashiers (day & gymnastics, and are evening shifts), stockers, responsible, give production workers & Nasser’s a call 251-479-9311 laborers. Will train. DrugFree Workplace. Good pay Need Trainees with good & benefits. EOE communication skills to NO PHONE CALLS train as Telephone AMERICA‘S THRIFT Adjuster/Skip Tracer in a STORES high tech, drug free work312 So. Schillinger Rdplace. Apply at 1501 Mobile Government St. Laundromat Attendant EXPERIENCED Wanted Apply Mon. - Fri. TREE CLIMBER 8-3, needed. 251-366-1595 3960 Cresthaven Road PARTS PULLER NEEDGrassmasters Lawn ED Service Experience & tools a plus. HELP WANTED. Daphne Apply in person: Joe Area Start $8/hour 251-751Pounds Auto Parts. 251-4730427 4896 DELIVERY DRIVERS w/van or box truck. (16’24’). CDL Drivers needed. A growing furniture company 251-621-9231, Mon-Fri, 9AMhas immediate openings for 5PM. ****** 120 General Eastern Shore veterinary clinic accepting applications for KENNEL & RECEPTIONIST. Drug free workplace. Fax resume: 251-928-5651 or mail to PO Box 649, Montrose, AL 36559 Dry Cleaning & Laundry PRESSERS 120 General 120 Now Hiring F/T Shop Help. Paid vacation, insurance, 401k. Apply at ABC RENTAL, Oceans Springs, MS 228-872-5577 SAM’S CLUB Wanted experienced Meat Cutter. Competitive wages DOE. Ask for Personnel, 251-4791346 Needed. Apply at Dixie Service Cleaners, 1702 Hwy 98, KAP’S ALABAMA looking Daphne AUTO DETAIL Immediate position available for Auto Detail. Excellent pay and benefits. Paid training. Flexible schedule. Valid Drivers License. Some experience needed. Apply in person: for SECURITY GUARDS. Accepting applications 9am-4pm 7 days a week. 251-666-0702 EOE MAID SERVICE TEAM LEADER Growing company offers SKCO excellent oppourtunity. No nights, no weekends, Automotive 30/35 hrs/wk. $10-$12.50/hour Service Dept. to start. Must have super7354 Airport Blvd, Mobile visory Ph: 251-343-4488 Website: skcoautomotive.com exp. Apply at The Maids, 4321 Blvd Park S. (off Univerisi SAWYER FURNITURE ty Blvd near Saad’s COMPANY seeks exp’d Healthcare). WAREHOUSE DRIVERS & HELPERS, CLERICAL COLLECTOR STAFF, SALES & MANMust have experience collectAGEMENT TRAINEES. ing Full time. Please apply in delinquent accounts over the person at 3767 Airport telephone and be able to work Blvd, Mobile, AL. 2PM-9PM. Call 251-662-1064 Must have valid drivers license, Social security PAYCHECKS card and updated police AVAILABLE report. Furniture Store Delivery Drivers WAREHOUSE/DELIVERY & Warehouse Clean Driving Record. Benefits. Associates Apply in person: Leon Sign on Bonus available for Atchison those with furniture experiFurn, 5597 Hwy 90 W. ence. Drivers must be 25 ACTIVITY CENTER PRODUCTION ARTIST WORKER Needed. For interview call M-F Some Weekends. Greg 251-457-2388 Ext. 708 Apply in Person 8:30-4PM 671 Stanton Now Hiring 2 P/T 1st Class Roofers, Receptionists/ Administrative Assistants Sheetrock Hangers & w/good driving record. No MAKE Painters Needed Immed, CDL license required. Good for Non-Profit Christian $100,000 pay and benefits pkg includOrganization. Exp pre- Top Pay for Top Skills. a YEAR? Contact Larry at 251-957ing BC/BS Med and Dental, ferred. Apply at The YES! If you are sharp and 401K, Monthly Bonus, 6898 After 5pm. Refuge, 2707 Hwy 90, Suite work hard, the sky’s the Vacation and Christmas Club. 13, Gautier, MS Mon-Fri, JANITORS & limit. We advertise heavily Non-smoking environment. 9am-12noon and have a high traffic Pre-employment Drug Test SUPERVISORS 228-522-1980 and Background Check locations with lots of walkFull Time & Part Time required. Apply at in trade. The used car Must have clean background J&J FURNITURE DODGE’S market is hot! You must 251-344-5105 WAREHOUSE be clean and drug-free. STORE 3314 Werkland Rd KITCHEN HELPER Find out about this unique 478-1986 Mobile, AL - Now Hiring NEEDED opportunity to earn a big OR CASHIER w/Qwik Cash Full-Time & Part-Time. time salary. If you are J&J FURNITURE Responsibilities Dish Washing & Heavy inexperienced, we can 27220 Hwy 98 $8.50 (per hour) Lifting required. Apply in train you. Call Chuck at Daphne, AL Please apply at Dodge’s person: 251-633-6337 for confidential 626-1116 Store, Sacred Heart Residence, CLOSED WED & SUN appointment. 420 S. Schillinger Road 1655 McGill Ave, Mobile, MOBILE AUTO OUTLET Mobile, AL 36695. See Iris E.O.E. AL. EOE. E/O/E ****** General G NOW ACCEPTING Applications for Bell Ringers. Apply Mon-Fri., 9am-4. 3217 Nathan Hale Ave., Pascagoula ■ MAID SERVICE Join a great group of people! No nights, no weekends. 8 open positions. 30-37 hrs/wk. $7.20$7.85/hr to start. $200 hiring bonus. Apply: THE MAIDS 4321 Blvd Park S., (runs off Univ. Blvd. near Saad’s) 120 General ■ Wanted Accounts Managers & Delivery Drivers Sign on Bonus now avail. Valid Drivers license & drug screen required. Competitive wages with 401k & benefits. Apply in person at 2500 Amonett St, Pascagoula, or call 228-380-0950. SALES CLERK needed for Boutique. Some sales exp. req’d. FT & PT. 217-0887 Mon-Sat 9am-6■ Apply Today Start Tomorrow $400 Weekly Mobile Co. Has 15 Full time positions in Areas of distribution Immediate Opening for Call 635-1823 Bradford Body & Paint for Looking for an Automobile Estimator. Must have a minimum of Subcontractors one year experience. For interview call 251-639-9372 Framing, Concrete, Masonry, Ask for Catherine. etc....Workmans comp & gen- LUBE TECH Needed. Good Benefits package Please Apply in person at: 2640 South McKenzie St, Foley, AL 36535. or call 800-239-3879. I PART-TIME TRUCK DRIVER The Mobile Register has an immediate opening for a Part-Time Truck Driver. The hours for this position are 7pm to 2am, days of the week may vary. Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED. Truck driving school desired. 1-year delivery and driving experience required. Must have geographical knowledge of Mobile and Baldwin counties. Must have a valid CDL driver’s license and a clean driving record. Must also be dependable, have the ability to work flexible hours and must be able to lift up to 60lbs. Qualified applicants should apply in person on Wednesday from 1-4pm at:Mobile Register 401 N. Water Street Downtown Mobile Or fax/email resume to: 251-219-5099 mprhr@mobileregister.com EOE Exp Lot Attendant/Detail person. Please call Semmes Auto Sales 251-645-3330 for appt. Large company has immediate openings for the following departments: ● Insulation ● Garage Doors ● Fireplace ● Shelving & Gutters Great benefits include 401K, medical, dental, life & disability insurance. Must have valid drivers license and pass drug screen. Apply in person 2609 Old Shell Road, Mobile Delivery & Installer person needed. Apply in person at: Central Appliance, 1833 Denny Ave, Hwy 90, Pascagoula ■ MOBILE HOME PERSON needed to block & tie Mobile homes. 251-583-4998 Clean-up/Warehouse Helper. Forklift exp. Unloading trucks, BC/BS, pd. vac., safety days, 401K. Apply: Gulf City Body & Trailer Works, 601 S. Conception St. NO PHONE CALLS AAA - Avon. Earn $$ for Christmas. $10 to start. Call 767-2048 eral liability insurance req’d. Call Mitchelll Homes, Mobile, AL 251-344-2600 INVENTORY CLERK/ FORKLIFT OPERATOR Needed. Fax resume to: 251-438-3839 DAYCARE WORKERS Needed. Mon-Fri. 2-6pm. Must have References. 251660-7444 Help wanted. Leveling, foundation repair. Call 228-474-8043 ■ Suncoast Roofing: Immediate Experienced ESTIMATOR Position available. 251-391-3985 Maintenance Supervisor needed w/experience. Apply in person at 550 Congress Street, Mobile 36603. Drivers/Minivan Transporting railroad crews in the Mobile area. Clean MVR. Drug screen req’d. Reference location #113. 800-471-2440 Vet Hosp Needs Asst. No Exp Req. Interviews 8:3011:30 & 2-4:30. M, Tu, Th, F. Apply: Pet Doctor, 7451 Old Pasc. Rd. ■ MAINTENANCE Supervisors & Helpers, needed for Pascagoula apt complex. Fax resumes 228-497-5010 HIRING CARPENTERS, Laborers, SubContractors. 217-0337 ■ CLASSIFIEDS 1-866-265-3131 762-CRAB Janis . . . . .934-1463 Karen . . . . .934-1477 Paulette . . .934-1476 Sasha . . . . .934-1441 General ■ Assistant Manager Needed for Apt comm. Must be dependable, responsible, computer literate, & have e knowledge of AMSI. Please fax resume to 228-762-0800 HIRING EXP’D KENNEL HELP Full time. Benefits avail. Apply at Irby-Overton Veterinary Hospital 1123 Schillinger Rd. N. ESTABROOK FORD-NISSAN Long term employment. Immediate openings. Pascagoula area. ● BODY REPAIR TECHSEntry Level & skilled. ● PAINTER & HELPEREntry level & skilled. PRESSERS NEEDED ● AUTO REPAIR TECHSNo phone calls. skilled Apply at Jaguar Cleaners ● FAST LUBE TECH 6405 Cottage Hill Rd. ● SERVICE CLERICAL positions HELP WANTED in Insurance, 401K, paid holiService & Body Shop. days & vacations. EOE. All Technicians, Light Duty applications confidential. Technicians, Porter, Walter Hammock. 800-748& Clean-Up. Apply in person at: 2203 Market St. 9179 or 228-762-2641 762-3533 ext. 128 ■ CELLULOSE INSTALLATION & ■ Now Hiring, Cashier, VINYL SIDING Housekeeper & laborers, INSTALLERS 228-219-9334 438-4814 ■ Crews Needed for FEMA Blue Roof tarping Please call, 601-299-6563 SAM’S CLUB Wanted in store loss prevention. Police background preferred, able to pass drug screening and background check. 251-479-1346 ■ Termite Technician & Secretary Needed. Apply at 825 Jackson Ave, Coastal Door & Window Pascagoula has immediate openings HELPER back of Century 21 for various positions. Good Building. 228- 762-8010 pay & benefits. Drug free Mobile Gas Service workplace. Apply in perCorporation is seeking to fill RICH’S CAR WASH the position of Helper. now taking applications for son: 5360 Commerce Blvd. Qualified candidates must LUBE MANAGER. Salary E., Mobile, AL 36619 possess a High School diplo& benefits. Also need FT SALES: Inbound Calls, ma or equivalent and a good CAR WASH PERSONNEL. Hourly, Commission, driving record. Experience in Apply 1066 Hillcrest Rd, Benefits. FT/PT. Flex. Ecustodial, buildings and Mobile grounds maintenance, conmail Cover Letter, struction or related areas is MACHINE SHOP LABOR- Resume & Salary requirepreferred. CDL and forklift ments ER: Cleaning & Painting. certification helpful. to: jobs@qaparts.com Attn Competitive salary and bene- Must be able to lift 50lbs, Kurt fit package offered. Qualified Pay up to $9/hr. DOE. 251675-1130. candidates should submit AVON - $$500 Bonus! resumes to: Earn extra $$ for Xmas! CUSTODIAN II $10 fee. ISR 251-610-9846 Mobile Gas Service Corporation Human Resources Department P. O. Box 2248 Mobile, AL 36652 Equal Opportunity Employer ★★★★ Greer’s Food Tiger Has Immediate Opening For Exp. MARKET MANAGER AND MEAT CUTTER Call 251-928-8029 or Send Resume to: Human Resources 2850 West Main St., Prichard, Alabama 36612 An Equal Opportunity Employer ■ Company needs F/T Alarm Installer. Good pay & benefits. Please Call 228-497-7316 s NEEDED IMMEDIATELY WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SECURITY OFFICERS. APPLY @ 3737 GOVT. BLVD. STE. 205 EOEM/F/D/V Alabama certified TEACHERS for 1st-12th grades needed immediately. Urban school. Must possess strong behaviorial management skills. 251-452-4300. Moss Point Public Library - 37.5 hrs./wk.; $15,867/yr. w/full benefits including 100% paid health insurance. Hours: MonThurs 12 noon-8pm w/30 min. dinner break; rotating Friday/Saturday 8:30am-5pm w/one hour lunch break. Minimum Qualifications: Legal resident of either Jackson or George Co.; HS/GED; Knowledge of basic cleaning, maintenance of supplies, equipment, techniques & safety; One year paid custodial work experience; Able to lift, push, pull & move moderately heavy to heavy furniture & equipment. Duties: Clean entire facility. Tasks include basic maintenance of grounds & parking areas. Apply weekdays only Thursday 10/20-Thursday 10/27, 9am3pm (except 11:30am12:30pm) at Ina Thompson Moss Point Library, 4419 Bellview St.; Moss Point, MS. Written test will be given all applicants. Deadline: 3pm, 10/27. An Equal Opportunity Employer. ■ ★★★★★★ Ceramic Tile Helper needed. 251-458-0146 PARTS PULLER NEEDED Apply at Auto World Salvage, 7980 Tanner Williams Rd. Mobile 36608 Vinyl Siding Workers needed. Experience preferred. 251-645-0446 or 680-1344 Local Substance Abuse Center seeking Weekend MANAGER/COOK Fax resume to 251-639-9561 123 Hair StylistPersonal Service Cosmetology School Opening! Students & Instructors Needed. Call Andrea for class info 251456-1167 Beautician needed. Must be experienced. Please call 433-5471 for more details. COSMETOLOGISTS Must be experienced, have great attitude & want to work in busy salon. Average over $10.50/hr. Benefits. Closed Sunday. Call Mark 251-648-5787. Full Time Runner Position RestauratAvailable for an active law Hotel-Lounges firm. Please send resume to PO Box 160204, Mobile, Petit Bois Cafe now hiring AL 36616 for all positions. Exp’d, dependable Apply at 1115 Hwy 90, TIRE CHANGER Cooks Pest Control Gautier. ■ Salary based on exp. Refs PEST CONTROL req’d & TERMITE TECHS L&M TIRES 251-479-8544 Due to continued growth, a WAIT STAFF, CASHIERS, COOKS. Richee’s BBQ well-known 77-year old CITY OF Ocean Springs company is expanding cur- 4451 Government, Mobile Women Encouraged to Apply Parks Dept. is seeking rent operations in the ****** ■ a Maintenance Worker. Mobile market. We seek an Wage up to $9.66/hr. DOE. 10 CDL A experienced, aggressive Must be drug free. EOE pest control & termite DRIVERS Apply at: 400 Alice St., NOW HIRING techs to call on commerOcean Springs ■ Drivers and cial or residential TEMP TO Assistant Managers! accounts. No overnight SALESPERSON/ PERM Drivers travel, complete training, ROUTE SALES Earn up to ****** NEEDED IMMEDIATELY. company car, full benefits $10-$12 & 401k. Apply in person: Must be able to lift 50 lbs. EXP. FRONT repetitively. An hour 4165 Government Blvd. Local routes. Driving for Mobile, AL 36693 END Benefits. Good driving Domino’s Pizza. a must! Call 251HIRING EXP. Sheetrock, LOADERS $15hr record You must have 660-2773; fax 251-660-2775 Roofers & Laborers. a dependable car, EXP. CRANE 228-497-1811 Lv mess. ■ ★★★★★★ Insurance & a OPERATORS Auto Body Shop needs auto good driving record. PREPPERS & TAPERS Assistant $20hr 251-471-9606 Managers FIREFIGHTER Long Term & Refs Req’d. ★★★★★★ We offer Current Medical. Drug tesr, Paid training, background check. MEAT CUTTER WANTED No experience reqd. Paid Paid vacations, Will train the right person. training for HS grads/senMust be at least 18. Health insurance Apply in person Mosley’s iors, ages 17-34. Great pay Daily work. Daily pay. and much more. and benefits to include Meat Applicants can apply Market, 4678 Airport Blvd. medical/dental. Up to $8000 5808-C Hwy 90 W, Theodore At your local for college credits. 100% 251-653-1542 ■ Babysitter neeeded Domino’s Pizza tuition assistance avail2 N Hwy 43, Saraland Location before & after school able. Vacancies fill up fast. 251-675-8306 www.rpmpizza.com Hurley area, 3 1/2 hrs per Call 1-888-255-6289, M-F, 8-4 225 St Francis St, Mobiile EOE day for 4 days. 218-5385 251-438-5808 125 DOMINO’S PIZZA Raining on your parade? No biggie! THE MISSISSIPPI PRESS 120 POOL TABLE INSTALLER Will Train. Apply in person: Top Music Plaza,, 3656 Gov’t Blvd., M-F 10AM-3PM. EOE. ★★★★ Securitas Security Services 100 EXTRA GENERAL LABORERS $7-$8-$9/Hr. ****** PRODUCTION WORKERS NEEDED TELY IMMEDIAT General ELECTRICAL HELPERS Residential work. Production company seek- Semmes area. $7/hr. Will ing for on-site sales. Base train. Leave info 251-649+ commission. 251-401-5333 1120 Part time workers for landscaping/lawn mainteMUFFLER INSTALLER nance business. 251-454TRAINEE 1006. Apply in person Carlson’s Muffler Shop, 101 DRIVERS Telegraph Road, Christian Organization Chickasaw needs FT drivers. Off AVON - ALL AREAS Sundays. Excellent pay & Buy or sell. Free gift! Ind. benefits. Background Rep. checks & drug screening. 1-800-572-4469, 645-1839 Class D license required. Apply in person M-F 1Experienced Audio/Video 2:30pm Installation Specialist. NO PHONE CALLS Send resume to: 3656-G AMERICA‘S THRIFT Gov’t Blvd., Mobile, AL STORES 36693 312 Schillinger Rd SouthBoxblade Operators Mobile Needed Must Have Exp & Valid DL Local Lumber Yard seeking Yard Help! Experience Call 251-957-4815 preferred. Contact Rolo at Your voice needed. Pleasant 251-947-3127, Mon-Fri, 7-4. Atmosphere, Guaranteed Salary, Group Medical Insurance. 251-662-1063 120 Now when you place a garage sale ad in The Mississippi Press, you can re-run your ad at no extra charge if your garage sale gets rained out. No more fretting about storm clouds on the horizon... go ahead and place your ad with us. If the bottom falls out we’ll just run it again when your ready. The Rain Out Guarantee, just one more reason to advertise your garage sale in The Mississippi Press. THE MISSISSIPPI PRESS Call 762-CRAB to place your ad. (2722) 8-B THE MISSISSIPPI PRESS 125 RestauratHotel-Lounges PIZZA INN Manager, Cooks, & Drivers Needed Immediately. Competitive Salary and other benefits. 251-661-0363 WANTED: Pizza Maker , $8/hr. Bilotti’s Italian Cafe, 1850 Airport Blvd RESTAURANT MANAGERS - HARDEES, the leader in breakfast and Angus beef sales, currently looking for outstanding customer service professionals with an extreme smile. Please Fax resume to Joey Richey 251-621-9555 and Delmonica Washington 251-662-0285 or cell 251-3667784 or email: delmoni2@aol.com HOUSEKEEPING help wanted. Schillinger Rd location. Apply within: Blu Rabbits Paradise, 2040 Schillinger Rd. WANTED Experienced Club Manager Wait Staff & Bartenders Call 251-456-2944 DANCERS, SERVERS CLEAN UP NEEDED IMMEDIATELY. Mobile’s newest Adult entertainment club. $1000/wk earning potential. Call 251-666-7020 or 4115 Government Blvd. 125 RestauratHotel-Lounges ★★★★★★★★★ THE NAUTILUS SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, US HWY 98 IN DAPHNE NOW HIRING: KITCHEN HELP 125 RestauratHotel-Lounges WHATABURGER NOW HIRING CHICKASAW LOCATION 1 DRIVE IN... MOVE UP No experience necessary. Also hiring for SERVERS and HOSTS positions. Start today. Apply in person or At SONIC DRIVE-IN call 251-626-3972 RESTAURANTS. We are Our hearts go out to all the seeking general managers and assistant managers for a victims of Hurricane leading Sonic franchise. Must Katrina. In the wake of have previous management this tragedy, McDonald’s Competitive would like to help. We are experience. salary and benefits for qualinow accepting interviews fying positions. Fax resume for Crew, Maintenance & to (251)661-6702 or mail to HR Exp’d Managers for FT, Director, P. O. Box 2128, PT or Temp. positions. If Ridgeland, MS 39158. we can help you, please give us a call. 251-478-0701 Join our team, find out work can be fun! Hiring all positions. Please apply in person 11am-2pm. Pelican Reef Restaurant, 11799 Dauphin Isl Pkwy WAITSTAFF NEEDED Apply in person Sabor A Mexico, 6800 Airport Blvd, Mobile. EOE Dining Room Manager Needed: Experience & People Skills a must. Salary/Benefits negotiable. Apply in person: Beach House Grill, Battleship Parkway. BARTENDERS & SERVERS needed. Under New Management. Theodore’s newest Country & Western Club. Apply: The Round-Up, 5791 Swedetown Rd. 251-6531769. CREATIVE HOST SERVICES at the Mobile Airport is taking applications for a COOK/CASHIER position. Top pay, benefits and matching 401K. Apply in SUB KING, Sch. Rd. & NOW HIRING! T.C. FRONT DESK CLERKS person 10-3pm. EOE M/F/V/D. Hiring P/T Exp. Counter HOUSEKEEPING. Apply: Help Days NOW HIRING 776-7900 B/W 10:00-11:00 Inn, 1101 Industrial Pkwy., Live-In Maintence Person Saraland. No Calls Please. Motel Work, Free Apt + EXP. KITCHEN HELP Salary NEEDED ARE YOU ANXIOUS FOR A GREAT OPPORTUNITY Also, Housekeepers. Apply Due to increased volume we have 2 full time openAND EXPERIENCE? All at Rest Inn Motel, 3651 Mississippi restaurants are Government Blvd, Mobile. ings to fill. We now start line cooks from $9 to hiring for Crew & Shift BARTENDERS exp. $10/hr., with BC/Bs ins. managers at premium pay. Wanted. Need fast bartenders. available after 90 days. We Apply at any Mississppi Call after 3pm 251-973-9300 area looking for Cooks who restaurants OR FAX 251can handle extremely high 621-9555. COOKS-Earn Christmas volume at a very fast pace. money working at DOUGHBOY Lakeside Lodege Rest. P/T. Must be a professional who is willing to cook, prep and Immediate openings for PIZZA the 4pm-9pm shift, Thurs., clean throughout the comCome grow with us. Looking plete shift. Overtime is Fri. & Sat. nights & 10amfor available at this time and 2pm Sun. lunch. Apply responsible applicants: cash bonuses are on the after 4pm. 650 S. Cody Rd. Cooks, table. Apply in person after Drivers, Bakers, Servers and 2pm at Heroe’s Sports Bar Managers. Excel Benefits. L.A. Subs & Grill, 273 Dauphin St., Will work with your schedule. In Daphne, AL interviewing Downtown. 251-607-0087 for FT/PT Day/Night Shifts. Deli Exp. Preferred. Starting Experienced HOUSEPay $6.50. 625-4334, Mrs. KEEPERS. Apply between Porter 7am to 3 p.m. at EconoLodge, 156 West I-65. No phone calls please. Full/Part Time for Energetic, Reliable WAIT STAFF. Excellent Wages. Call Raja @ 251-458-7201 Apply Airport Blvd behind Applebee’s. ORLEANS POBOYS PT/FT Kitchen Help & Wait Staff. 251-3801503 Private club seeks Dishwasher, Line cook & Servers, 4925 Marina Dr., 251-4713131. Apply in person Thurs-Sun 12-5. THE PILLARS Is Hiring WAIT STAFF & PANTRY CHEF/ LINE CHEF Best pay in Mobile. Benefits available. pply within Ap Mon-Fri 2-4pm 1757 Government St. BARTENDER with food experience. Apply in person: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. 2600 Gov’t Blvd. ASHBURY HOTEL & SUITES 128 Management OPERATIONS MANAGER Banquet Server & Set Up. Excellent Pay. BC/BS, holiday pay. Apply in person at 600 S. Beltline Hwy. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. International Company seeking self-starter to join our Field Operations Team. Must be able to handle wide variety of duties in fast paced environment including quality ■ Now Hiring Exp Grill control, training, and problem Cook, Short Order Cook, solving in the commercial paying up to $9 per hr, cleaning industry. The Operations Manager acts as a also exp Waitress & corporate liaison to the JaniDishwashers. Apply at King franchise base in the Country Gentlemen region. Responsibilities Restaurant, Gautierinclude classroom training for Vancleave Rd, Gautier, new MS franchisees, management of customer retention through a ASHBURY HOTEL & quality control program, and SUITES providing ongoing technical support to active franchisees. Experienced Front Desk A base knowledge of Clerk, $8/hr. BC/BS, holiday Microsoft outlook, Word, and pay. AM & PM Shifts. Excel a must. Apply in Person at 600, S. Beltline Hwy., Mobile. No Phone Calls Please. Compensation includes: Base salary, commission, quarterly bonuses, profit sharing, and HOUSEKEEPERS wanted, 401k. Also includes medical, dental, life insurance and Ramada Civic Center. 255 paid vacation. Church St. Apply in person. Competitive pay & benefits. Experience not necessary but helpful. For an interview call 251-414-55560 128 Management SALESPERSON Apply in person, Red Tag Furniture, 5363 Hwy 90 W, Mobile. SAWYER FURNITURE COMPANY seeks exp’d WAREHOUSE DRIVERS & HELPERS, CLERICAL STAFF, SALES & MANAGEMENT TRAINEES. Full time. Please apply in person at 3767 Airport Blvd, Mobile, AL. Must have valid drivers license, Social security card and updated police report. 130 MedicalDental F/T X-RAY TECH for busy orthopedic practice. Excellent benefits. Resumes: PO Box 86144, Mobile, AL 36689-6144. EOE 130 MedicalDental Certified Physician Assistant for surgical practice. Primary focus on surgical assist but to include hospital rounding and medical records. Send resume: casurg@bellsouth.net; fax 251-433-5558 DENTAL ASSISTANT NEEDED E. Shore, Mon-Thurs, Experience Required. Send Part-Time Hygienist/ FullResume to 6475 Jordan Rd. Time Assistant. Must be Daphne, AL 36526 energetic & friendly. Exp. preferred. Send resumes to DENTAL ASSISTANT wanted for progressive sur- P.O. Box 249, Montrose, AL 36559 gical & restorative practice. Some experience Industrial Accounts req’d. Salary, bonus, retire- Representative w/vast ment plan, vacation, AL knowledge of filing Badger Daylighting North Dental Hygiene program Workman’s Comp & drug America’s premiere Hydro avail. Send resume to screen certified. Good Excavating Company,Is Resume, P. O. Box 1295, Benefits. Send resume to seeking an experienced Gulf Shores, AL 36547 1924-K Dauphin Island nal Manager for the Region ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605. Gulf States with a strong background in Utilities, Oil DENTAL HYGIENIST and Gas and Safety. Needed Reimbursement nsible for developRespon Please call 251-433-7717 Specialist ment of new and existing Ask for Terri customers and establishHome Heath Aid, Partment of new offices Needed for a fast paced time. billing department. throughout the For growing Home Health Experience in Medicare Part Southeastern U.S. Agency in Baldwin County. Excellent pay and benefits A & B Billing, Home Health 251-943-3222, ask for Sonya. or DME a plus. Great pay and room to grow. and benefits for detail orientEmail resume to ■ CNA NEEDED ed person with organizational badgersdig@earthlink.net skills may apply in person at For More Information, Saad’s Healthcare, 1515 Call 228-474-3201 MANAGEMENT ● TOP PAY ● HEALTH INSURANCE ● RETIREMENT ● SIGNING BONUS ● BALDWIN COUNTY LOCATIONS Call 888-737-7793 Full Time Day Work $400 Weekly Mobile Co. Has 10 Full time mgmt training ositions available Call 635-1823 130 MedicalDental ★★★★★★ GORDON OAKS HEALTHCARE Has immediate opening for Physical Therapist on a PRN Basis Apply in person Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at 3151 Knollwood Dr, Mobile, AL 36693. E.O.E. ★★★★★★ RN’s Saad Healthcare Has immediate opening for FIELD STAFF RNs Home Health/Hospice exp. required. Paid on point system w/guaranteed base. We service Baldwin & Mobile Counties. Apply in person: 1515 University Blvd or call Personnel Dept. 251-343-9600 ext 138. EOE ★★★★★★ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2005 135 OffshoreMarine OFFSHORE INLAND SERVICES Now Hiring • FITTERS • WELDERS • HYDRAULIC TECHNICIANS • MECHANICS • MACHINISTS • TUBING BENDERS Up to $19.00 per hr depending on exp Send resume or visit 3521 Brookdale Dr. South, Mobile, AL 36618 or fax to 251-479-1989 EOE 138 Part Time RN SUPERVISOR ASSISTED LIVING Has Immediate Openings For LPN’s All Shifts; Full-time, Mon-Fri & Part-time Weekends Apply in person Monday-Friday, 8-4:30 3151-A Knollwood Drive Mobile, AL 36693 E.O.E. ★★★★★★ CNA’S Increased Rate of Pay for CNA’s. Apply in Person at Grand Bay Convalescent Home Mon.-Fri. 9am-3pm 13750 Highway 90 West Grand Bay, AL 36541 EXPERIENCED MEDICAL ASSISTANT Needed for OB-GYN Office, Part Time, Flexible Hours. Call MonFri 9am - 5pm 251-639-0335 ■ ASSOCIATE DENTIST Austin Taylor D. D. S, P. A., cordially invites you to this tremendously excitHas Immediate Opening For ing career opportunity. If A you have or seek excepFLOOR TECH tional technical, artistic and communicaMust be experienced. tion skills; if you desire to Excellent pay and benefits join an extroadinary staff Apply in person Mon. - Fri. 8 who delivers quality dena.m. - 4 p.m. at 3151 tal care, we are looking Knollwood Dr, Mobile, AL forward to speaking with 36693. E.O.E. you. Please call 228-7629250 to schedule an Read the interview. Please fax Classifieds resume to 228-762-1785. GORDON OAKS HEALTHCARE THE MISSISSIPPI PRESS PRN RNs, LPNs & CNAs DOCTOR’S OFFICE ★★★★★★ GORDON OAKS RESIDENT ASSISTANTS & CNA’S 135 1-866-265-3131 Immediate Sales Position open for self motivated individual. 5 day work week, paid training. Income potential up $50,000 + benefits. No experience needed, will train. Apply in person: DIESEL MECHANIC Construction Company seeks WATER LINE SPECIALIST. Position requires a minimum of 5 years experience with installation of ductile iron and PVC pipe. Good Needed for local trucking pay and good benefits. company shop. Must be able Please call (205) 349-1910 to work immediately without or send replies to supervision. Must hav ve own H & W Construction, Inc., tools. ★ NEW STARTING 3101 12th Street, Suite #1 PAY SCALE. Hourly rate based on experience. ★ L 35476 Northport, AL Trailer Mechanics & Helpers Needed. Sheet metal work, welding, burning, brake & suspension work. Trailer repair. 7354 Airport Blvd, Mobile BC/BS, pd vac., safety Ph: 251-343-4488 days & 401K. Apply: Gulf Website: skcoautomotive.com City Body & Trailer Works, EXCITED? 601 S. Conception St. NO WE ARE!! We can’t stop PHONE CALLS growing. Alliance Security is now hiring 3 outside ter- CONSTRUCTION WORKERS ritory SALES REPS. Our company plan is the high- Benefits Eligible. FRAMING CARPENTERS, TRIM est in the industry. Call now to schedule a confiden- CARPENTERS, PAINTERS & LABORERS. tial interrview. 251-476-9000 251-980-1902. SALESPERSON Needed for Waste Industry. LABORER NEEDED Good Sales Package. Apply for Brick Crew. Within 6225 Rangeline Rd. 228-990-6853 ■ SKCO Automotive Please call Mike at 251-433-3391 ext 105 ■ ■■■■■ ★★★★★★ Medical Equip. Repair Tech SAAD Healthcare Services has immediate opening for a Medical Equipment Repair Technician. Hours are Mon.Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. with weekend rotation. Great pay & benefits. Please apply Mon.-Fri. 8:304:30 1515 University Blvd, Mobile, AL or call 251-343-9600 for appt. EOE. M/F/D/V Roofing Estimator needed. Tools, truck, tape measure, ladder intellectual. Pay upon experience. Call 1-866-634-9766 National Publishing Company Expanding. 4 Sales Positions Mon-Fri 9AM-4PM 251-490-2891 154Telemarketing PHONE PROS Here’s your chance. Now hiring am and pm shifts. Top pay + bonuses. Auto dialers. 251-661-5098 Badge Deal. Phone Pros & Managers Wanted. Mon-Fri 9AM-4PM. 251-490-2891 SALES: Inbound Calls, Hourly, Commission, Benefits. FT/PT. Flex. Email Cover Letter, Resume & Salary requirements to: jobs@qaparts.com Attn Kurt PAYCHECKS AVAILABLE 157 TradeCraftsSkills Immediate Openings INSIDE MACHINISTS WELDERS & FITTERS Apply in Person at SPI/Mobile Pulley Works 905 South Ann St, Mobile 251-653-0606 IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR FITTERS & WELDERS. Great pay. For info contact Ashley at 228769-2546, 228-547-3216. LABORERS FT position. Call Mobile Pipe Welding for appt 251-422-3065 EXP. PLUMBERS needed. $250-$500/Day. 228-238-8060 ■ Carpenter Needed Apply French Quarter Apartments, 557 Azalea Rd. between 10 & 5 p.m. FRAMING CARPENTERS needed. Experienced only. 251-379-6945; 251-379-6941 PLUMBERS Master & Journeyman Needed for Comm Work, Top Pay Benefits, OT Avail. 251583-7218 or Fax 251-666-1143 MARINE PERSONNEL Exp’d Inland Licensed Captains & Deck Hands. Pay Starting $300-$325 per day. Paid Ins. & 401k Plan. Call 504-737-6993 9am-3pm M-F pay and benefits. Paid training. Flexible schedule. Valid Drivers License. Some experience needed. Apply in person: ALL AMERICAN MARINE ***Boat Jobs*** Service Dept. dential 7354 Airport Blvd, Mobile remodeling. Lipford conPh: 251-343-4488 Website: skcoautomotive.com struction offers local, year NOW HIRING! TOP PAY! GREAT BENEFITS! Immediate openings for AB’s, OS’s, Captains, Eng, Unl Eng w/emd exp., Q-Med’s, Tankermen. Exp. Offshore & Inland Deckhands. Entry level deckhands needed up to $95 per day. www.americancrewing.com or call 251-443-7771 Autocad Mechanical Detailer Needed. Entry level. Vacation, insurance. Send resume to Engineering Manager, PO Box 249, Saraland, AL 36571 SKCO Automotive 145 RetailStores AUTO BODY PERSON Experience w/ References $50,000+ Per Year. Rettig’s 251-343-2300 CARPENTERS & FOREMAN Proven exp. in resi- round work. Competitive pay, benefits. Valid DL. Apply in person or call Mon-Fri 9-4, 1480 Cody Rd. S. 633-5554 ELECTRICIANS & HELPERS Needed in the Gulf Shores area. We offer BC/BS, 401K, etc. 251-370-0548; 251-540-2176 CARPENTERS CK COLLECTION SALES MANAGER, Full & Part time SALES ASSOC, ASST BUYER. Salary/Commission, Health Benefits. Upscale Boutique. Must love fashion & have good customer service skills. Must apply in person 320 Fairhope Ave., Fairhope, AL G Cabinet Makers & Finishers Experienced Only. Night shift, Top pay, Start Immediately. Call 251-401-1308 K Now Hiring Plumbers! For Mobile & Baldwin Co. Starting at $40K Per Year Also Hiring Technicians d Pay & Benefits Good Apply Mon-Fri 8am-4pm 2001 W. I-65 Service Rd N Mobile, AL EXPERIENCED PLUMBERS New constr., Your voice needed. Pleasant Repair & Remodel. Must Atmosphere, Guaranteed have references and valid Salary, Group Medical drivers license. 251-666-1002 Insurance. 251-662-1063 An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V Insurance Agency in Mobile & Baldwin Counties seeks FT & PT P&C sales producers respectively. Must possess good written Offshoreand verbal communication skills. Computer exp. and Marine organizational skills Able Bodied Seaman and required. Must be ambiQMEDs...Don’t miss your tious, with strong people chance to get on board skills and ability to mainHornbeck Offshore, a tain professionalism at all leader in the marine trans- times. P&C lic. preferred portation industry, is seekbut not required. Please ing resumes and applicafax resume and salary tions from USCG requirements to: 251-679Documented Able Bodied 1249 Seaman and QMEDs with valid STCW 95 interested in ESTIMATORS career advancement on Now taking applications board new state of the art for motivated individual supply vessels operating in for Estimator/Project the US Gulf of Mexico. Hornbeck Offshore employ- Manager for the Gulf Coast area. Minimum 6 years ees enjoy premium pay, experience. Competitive comfortable work schedwage and benefit package. ules, an excellent benefits All applications are confipackage, and abundant dential. Fax resume to 251opportunities for training 661-1181 or apply in person and advancement. For J. C. Duke & Associates, immediate consideration 1716 Industrial Park apply in person at: Drive, Mobile, AL 36693 103 Northpark Blvd., Ste 105 AUTO MECHANCovington, LA 70433 Or Fax/e-mail resumes to: IC (985) 727-3788 Immediate position available jobs@hornbeckoffshore.com for Auto Mechanic. Excellent ★★★★★★★★ TRAINEE Needed for Shipping Industry (Borading Agent). Must Have Clean Driving Record & Be Able to Pass Drug Screen. $25,000 Salary to Start Per Year. Call 251-229-6342 9am-5pm MonFri. ★★★★★★★★ TradeCraftsSkills 141 Konica Minolta Printing Solutions is looking for an IT manager for our Corporate Headquarters in Mobile, Alabama. The persons hired for this position will be responsible for planning and directing the efforts of the IT department and managing the IT business applications implementation of the Company. Candidates must is expanding our team. You have strong employee and IT resource management skills can make the difference. Direct as well as a familiarity with patient care position. On the SAP. Familiarity with VB.net is a plus. Other qualifications job include a Bachelors Degree in training is available to the Computer Science or similar right candidate. EMAIL RESUME degree, 5 years experience in TODAY send-cv@hotmail.com IT Supervisory/managerial responsibilities, strong familiarity with various Business Applications, working knowledge of IT hardware, strong technical skills and excellent ASSISTED LIVING verbal and written skills. Has Immediate Openings For Candidates must fill out an An application on our website under the Careers tab http:// printer.konicaminolta.com/ careers/index.asp New Pay Scale. Apply in person Monday-Friday, 8-4:30 3151-A Knollwood Drive Mobile, AL 36693 E.O.E. 157 CARPET & VINYL Installers Needed. Top pay. ★★★★★★ Pensacola, FL work. 877227-6607 CARPENTERS, HELPERS DRIVER & GLAZIERS CURTAINFRAMERS. Eastern WALL Full & part-time retail Shore Work. 251-610-9929 5 yrs exp. Benefits. sales position available. Universal Glass 433-5960; Base plus commission. First Class MACHINIST 331-0471 Retail and/or flooring sales Must be able to operate lathes & mills & read blue Professional experience a plus but not ★★★★★★★ required. Please call prints. Mechanical exp preLong Term Positions -Technical (251)633-8835 ferred. Drug test req’d. Available Salary based on exp. ■ SATELLITE TV in Mobile, AL for: SAWYER FURNITURE Excellent benefits. 251-457Installers & Office Sales. COMPANY seeks exp’d 9681 MS & AL. $7-$30/hr. Aluminum Welders WAREHOUSE DRIVERS The Wireless Center Fitters & HELPERS, CLERICAL First Class Custom 609 Hwy 90, Gautier, MS Outside Machinists STAFF, SALES & MANCARPENTERS. Home Marine Carpenters/Joiners Sun-Sat., 8-Noon AGEMENT TRAINEES. Builders. 228-497-7027 / 251-634-9022 Full time. Please apply in 251-377-7195 or 964-6891 Starting Pay $19.00/Hr. If person at 3767 Airport LOGISTICS COORDINAyou are interested in a job RADIATOR TECHNICIAN Blvd, Mobile, AL. w/experience. Apply in perTOR in the Shipbuilding Must have valid drivers son, Rainwater Radiator 3 yrs min exp in truck Industry call Matt at license, Social security Service, Inc., 2657 Old Shell transporation. Must be Marine Contracting Group card and updated police Road. knowledgable in truck disLLC @ 251-370-4225 or report. patch, computer exp a email gartman3226@bellTRIM CARPENTER must. Exc. benefits. Apply NEEDED SALES PEOsouth.net Needed The Mobile Register PO PLE for Roofing & Must have own trans. At Box #2488-417, Mobile, AL Construction Co. Income least 36630 averages $50K-$120K per Bender 5 yrs exp. 251-709-8581 year. Must have sales Seeking licensed commerShipbuilding background. 731-467-1417. ELECTRICIAN cial agent for insurance Leads & training will be agency. Accounting exp. a Is Now Hiring For provided. plus. Please fax resume to: The Following Crafts: Industrial maintenance exp 251-343-1450 P/T Salesperson/Assembler required. Remote Alaska. - Carpenters Needed, 9-5 Town Travel and housing provided. Commercial Lines - Shipfitters Furniture Salaried with full benefits. Up Insurance CSR , 3-5 yrs Welders Company. 251-457-5452 to $5000 per month to start. exp, AL Insurance Lic. - Outside Machinists Fax single page resume to 253Send resume to: CSR Fastest Growing Furniture - Crane Operators 502-5385 Attn: J.B. EOE Position, P.O. Box 850069, store APPLY IN PERSON College Campus seeking Mobile, AL 36685 in area. FURNITURE MUST PASS DRUG SCREEN Skilled ELECTRICIAN for SALES Civil Estimator and Permanent Maintenance Immed. position. Project Manager. Position. Comparable Salary+comm Experience with Site Work wages & benefits. Apply in person and Utilities. Fax resume and benefits. Fax resume w/resume: Leon Atchison to 251-631-3961 to Furni. 251-460-2197 or call 331-3381 Ask for Brenda or Diane. IT MANAGER Needed for rapidly growing Home Health Care Agency in Bay Minette, AL area with position growing to full time. Call Keena at 251-580-3271 or mail resume to: Vanguard Home Health, 100 E First St, Bay Minette, AL 36507. 3-11 & 11-7 Shifts TradeCraftsSkills 150 SALES POSITION GORDON OAKS 157 ★★★★★★★★★ ULCS needs exp. backhoe op & laborers. Driver’s lic COUNTERTOP FABRICArequired - CDL prefer. TOR Backgrd ck mandatory. /INSTALLERS NEEDED EOE company. Apply M-F, Will Train Right Person 7-9am, 3-5pm. 7387 Ziegler Call CTS 251-660-1148 Hiring FT/PT COUNTER ★★★★★★★★★ HELP and RETAIL SALES Cir. So. Mobile, AL 251-607for office supply and print- 9660 MASSE CONTRACTING ing company. POS or retail NOW HIRING CARPENTERS experience needed. Call ★ Expd Crane Operators Exp’d Form Carpenters 251-610-2006. w/PLM Lattice Boom exp. Apply in person at: Full-time SALES ASSOCI★ Frontend Loaders. G.A. WEST ATE 12526 Celeste Road ★ Shipfitters Saraland, Alabama or call wanted. Must be able to ★ Pipefitters Sonny 251-679-1965 work ★ Flux welders. seasonal hours and weekCall 800-951-6223 or apply at AAA A/C Co ends. 6331 E. Hwy 90, Moss Exp. Service Tech Prior retail experience UP2 $25/hr DOE 50+Hrs Point, MS necessary. Call 251-344Call 251-443-9323 ELECTRICAL HELPERS 3422. CARPENTERS for fram- Residential work. Semmes area. $7/hr. Will train. ing in Sales Fairhope & Mobile area. Leave info 251-649-1120 Experience needed. 251-649■■■■■ 6755 Cingular in Edgewater PART-TIME TRUCK DRIVER ★★★★★★ ★★★★★★ GORDON OAKS Earn Extra Money for the Holidays! Honey Baked Ham is now hiring PT Seasonal Front & Back of house assocs. Apply: 3851 Airport Blvd. I ★★★★★★ Mon, Wed & Fri. ORS exp. preferred. 251-639-0500 RetailStores Mall needs Sales Representatives. Bring resume to Cingular in Singing River Mall. The Mobile Register has an University Blvd, Mobile, Mon. immediate opening for a ■ BILLING CLERK - Fri. 8-4. or call 251-343-9600 Part-Time Truck Driver. for appt. Pascagoula Medical EOE. M/F/D/V office M-F, F/T, health ins, The hours for this position vac, sick, & holiday bene- are 7pm to 2am, days of the week may vary. fits, CPT, ICD exp preRequirements include a High ferred. Fax resume School Diploma or GED. Out patient surgery center to: 228-938-0705, Truck driving school desired. needing experienced PATIENT ACCOUNT REP- Staff Development position 1-year delivery and driving RESENTATIVE. Medicare available. Must have expe- experience required. Must have geographical knowledge & Medicaid knowledge pre- rience. Please apply in per- of Mobile and Baldwin counson at 550 Congress Street, ties. Must have a valid CDL ferred. Monday-Friday, Mobile, 36603 8:30 to 5:00. Excellent driver’s license and a clean Benefits package. Please driving record. Must also be fax resume to 251-433-1467 dependable, have the ability Attn: Business Office to work flexible hours and must be able to lift up to Manager 60lbs. Dental Receptionist W. HEALTHCARE Mobile. Exp req’d. Send Qualified applicants should resume to: Box 852005, Has immediate openings for apply in person on Mobile AL 36685 Wednesday from 1-4pm at:Mobile Register ORAL SURGERY ASSIS401 N. Water Street TANT Downtown Mobile Dental Exp Req, Send Or fax/email resume to: Full-time & Part-time Resume to 801 University 251-219-5099 11-7 Blvd. Suite D. Mobile, AL mprhr@mobileregister.com 36609 EOE New Pay Scale with benefits Apply in person Mon. - Fri. 8 Exp’d DENTAL ASSISa.m. 4 p.m. at 3151 TANT Knollwood Part-time delivery of Office needed for Multi-Doctor Dr, Mobile, AL 36693. E.O.E. Supplies. 15-20 hrs/week. Must Office. have a valid driver’s license. Mon-Thurs. Apply 251-476- X-RAY TECH (registered). Call for appt. 251-661-4366 6966 or fax resume to 251-4766967 145 CUMMINS MID-SOUTH Opportunity for: Diesel Technician 5 + years exp. or recent grad of Diesel College or Vo-Tech program. Must have own tools. $1,000 Sign on bonus upon 6 months completion of employment Competitive benefit package, including vacation, holidays, 401k Pre-employment substance abuse testing and physical. Send resumes to: Cummins Mid-South LLC Attn: Jude Becnel 1924 E. I-65 Service Rd. N. Mobile, AL 36617 Phone: 985-397-2250 Fax: 251-452-6419 Email: jude.g.becnel@cummins.com MAINTENANCE TECH Interviewing all skill levels. Must be willing to relocate. AUTO MECHANSatisfactory Credit & IC Crime Record Req’d. EOE. Please mail resume to 900 Immediate position available Downtowner Blvd Suite A, for Auto Mechanic. Excellent pay and benefits. Paid trainMobile, AL 36609 Carpenter & Helpers Needed! Top Pay, Tools Furnished, Drug Screen Required. Orange Beach, AL. Call 251-980-5270 Maintenance Personnel needed, French Quarter Apartments, 557 Azalea Rd. Apply b/w 10am & 5pm. ing. Flexible schedule. Valid Drivers License. Some experience needed. Apply in person: SKCO Automotive Service Dept. 7354 Airport Blvd, Mobile Ph: 251-343-4488 Website: skcoautomotive.com ★★★★★★★★★ FLOORING INSTALLERS Needed, Must have own SHIPFITTERS tools PIPEFITTERS-WELDERS & vehicle. CTS 251-660-1148 PIPE WELDERS ★★★★★★★★★ ELECTRICIANS-OUTSIDE Exp’d HEAVY EQUIPMACHINISTSMENT OPERATORS needR BLASTERS PAINTER ed for local construction company. 251-649-1148 TOP PAY- Per Diem Included ELECTRICAL/MECHANI251-473-1541; 877-473-1541 CAL FIELD SERVICE DIESEL MECHANIC Carolina Handling Exciting Must have own tools & career opportunity with good driving record. Exc. premiere southeast dealer! benefits. Apply GREAT Troubleshoot, Repair and SOUTHERN WOOD, 7940 service our equipment in Park Blvd, Irvington, AL the Mobile, AL area. EXP’D HELPERS & Basic Knowledge of electriGLAZIERS cal needed. Contact Mobile and mechanical systems Glass for appt. 471-3378 with strong troubleshooting A/C Install Mechanics skills. & Helpers: Top Wages Company Vehicle provided No Travel-45+Hours Salary DOE $16-20 per hr Call 251-443-9323 EOE. E-mail: gareRoofing Company now hircruiter@ ing carolinahandling.com Exp COMMERCIAL fax 770-723-0920 ROOFERS AIR FILTER SERVICE and PROJECT MANTECH. AGERS. Regional Filter Service has Fax resume to 850-469-9300 immediate openings for the or call 850-469-9490 position of Service Technician. Must have a Construction good driving record & must Superintendent take a pre-employment Baldwin Co. Area. Pay drug screen. Job requires Based on Exp. Exc travel throughout the state Benefits. 251-665-0021 with some overnight stays. Evergreen Transportation, 251-675-1063 Inc. Mobile terminal now hiring AUTO DETAIL IMMEDIATE NEED 2nd Shift TIRE PERSON (GENERAL PURPOSE) Gulf States General Contractor seek EXPERI- Must have valid drivers lcse Call Melvin ENCED general purpose car251-660-9570 penters in the Mobile area. Excellent opportunity. Salary DOE! Fax in confidence to: ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A POSITIVE CHANGE? 251-639-8281 ■ NOW HIRING: HVAC TECH & Installer, ELECTRICIAN & Helper. Good Pay & benefits. Call 228-762-1786 EXPERIENCED R&R PERSON needed. Must have own tools. Clean driving record. A+ TRANSMISSION Call Bo 251-633-7979 Immediate position available for Auto Detail. Excellent pay and benefits. Paid training. Flexible schedule. Valid Drivers License. Some experience needed. Apply in person: SKCO Automotive RE-BATH OF MOBILE is Service Dept. looking for Experienced 7354 Airport Blvd, Mobile ellent Pay Remodelers, Exce Ph: 251-343-4488 Benefits. Must Have Own Website: skcoautomotive.com Truck. Call 251-661-0029. 157 TradeCraftsSkills 157 TradeCraftsSkills TIRE TECHNICIAN Good driving record. Experience in large truck tires. Great opportunity for AAA STUCCO ment. Exc. beneadvancem PLASTERERS & FINISHfits. Apply GREAT ERS SOUTHERN WOOD, 7940 $15-$18 hr Park Blvd, Irvington, AL HELPERS w/exp $7-$10/hr DOE A/C MECHANIC 251-675-0771 Metal Building jobs now. Competitive pay DOE. 251-895-8477 8am-6pm NEEDED NOW Accepting applications for Commercial/industrial/marine www.nanceinternational.com HVAC TECHNICIAN. Competitive pay and bene- Resumes to fax 409-838-6219 Tel 409-838-6127 fits. Fax resume to 251-6533466 or call Carpenter/Carpenter 251-653-3477 for appointHelpers ment. Must Have Commercial Exp, PAINTERS NEEDED Transportation & Hand ★ ★ CALL ★ ★ Tools. 251-473-3290 Ext 10. Call 251-973-24444 Electricians ELECTRICIANS & HELPERS Jobs in Bay St. Louis Area $20/hr. 2 hrs travel time. for commercial and industrial $50/day for electricians work. NOW HIRING. We are Local Mobile work at Ipsco a Steel, $18.50/hr & $40/day for fast growing company that ofJourneyman Electricians fers benefits: Blue Cross/Blue Written test given. Drug test Shield health & dental, required. Bring hard hat, simple IRA, life insurance. safety glasses and steel Fax resume to: 251-937-6770. toed shoes. Apply in person at G.A. West 12526 Celeste Road Apply in person at Saraland, Alabama G.A. West 12526 Celeste Road Welder Fitter, Manual Saraland, Alabama Machinist Iron Workers Current openings Fairhope, AL Marine Exhaust 251-9281234 CABINET MAKERS & Finishers Wanted. Exp Only! Quality Cabinets Inc. 251-661-9079 STRUCTURAL FITTERS & HELPERS needed for local fab shop. BC/BS, 401K, vacation. Apply at 9490 I-65 Service Road, Exit 22, Creola, AL PLUMBERS WANTED For Work in Perdido Key and Mobile. Excellent ★★★★★★ Wages, Help needed Trimming Benefits & Sign On Bonus!! Paint. Top pay $14/hr. 251-422-4769 Please Call 850-626-0062 or 850-698-7033 JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIANS needed for Government Project in the Pensacola area. Pay $23 per hour. Fax resumes to 541-888-0280 or email: jacquie.armstrong@ natechcorp.com Exp’d Door Tech. Must know rolling steel, hollow metal. Benefits, pd. vacation, holidays & Christmas Club. Contact Rachel 251645-1016 LUBE MECHANIC Needed. Exp. w/servicing heavy construc. equip. 251653-5410 AC Tech, Installers & Helpers. Sign on bonus to qualified applicants. Early Air Control 251-6491026 SUPERINTENDENT For Commercial Construction Projects. 5+ Years experience required. Drug Screen Required. Fax Resume to 251-661-1181 or Apply in person @ J.C. Duke Assoc., 1716 Industrial Park Drive, Mobile, AL. RADIATOR TECHNICIAN needed. Must have experience. 251-675-4780 ROOFING & REMODELING ESTIMATORS needed Construction exp. preferred. Insurance estimating exp. a plus. Salary, commission & benefits. 1888-222-6578 Mr. Brown. Upholsterer Needed, 5 Years Experience. Must Be Fully Self Contained. 251316-0985 Avionics Electronics Tech Must have abilities to troubleshoot to component level (not a board-swapper) experience is a must! 251-947-7148 8am-4:30pm Exp. PLUMBERS for New Construction. Benefits Avail. 251-379-6576 MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN needed for Pascagoula Apt. Comm. . Fax resume to: 228-762-0800 ■ HIRING ELECTRICIAN HELPERS Starting at $7.50/hour & Up 251-605-1561 1st Class Painters START IMMEDIATELY! 5 yrs exp. in new residential homes. Top pay with benefits. 251-454-1965 AUTO BUFFER & DETAILER Min. 5 yr. exp. Refs req’d. Call 251-476-9965 CARPENTERS & needed. Must READY MIX ROOFERS have 2 yrs exp & transPLANT REPAIR portation. T&J Investments 251-508-1841; 251-458-1975. & MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Needed. Good Benefits package Please Apply in person at: 2640 South McKenzie St, Foley, AL 36535. or call 800-239-3879. HVAC Installers Needed. Competitive wages and benefits available. 21530 Professional Dr. Robertsdale. 251-947-5972 Mechanic/Transmission R&R. Exp’d only with Tools. Salary DOE. Call M-F 251-928-1778 Looking for JOURNEYMAN CARPENWarranty/Detail TERS Carpenter Needed immedineeded. Pay based on ately. experience 251-675-5914 Miscellaneous punch work. FIRST CLASS CARPENCall 251-937-4935 or TERS fax 251-937-2682 TOP PAY AUTO PAINT PREPPER 251-591-0546 Min. 5 yr. exp. Refs req’d. GARAGE DOOR & GUTCall 251-476-9965 TER INSTALLERS Help Exp’d HARDWOOD Wanted. No experience needed. Start Immediately. FLOOR INSTALLER, SANDER & Call 251-666-8313 FINISHER. 251-634-1718; ROOFERS & LABORERS 401-5216 Help Needed Top $$. Exp Electrician Only. Call 251-645-6129 or Looking for hardworking, 251-680-9463 dependable electricians. FRAMING CARPENTERS Apply Spring Hill Helpers, Nail Drivers Apartments, 150 DuRhu Dr. Carpenters. 251-370-3079 Mobile. See Joe McAdory. Wages based on exp and Experienced Roofers, performance. Starting at Laborers and Estimators $10 per hour. Needed. 251-633-8224, 251366-6508 MAINTENANCE Large company has imme- Exp’d Maintenance Person Needed to Live & Work on diate openings for a GARAGE DOOR SERVICE Property. AC Knowledge a TECHNICIAN. Experience Plus. Salary + Benefits! Tools & Trans Required. preferred. Great benefits include 401K, medical, den- 251-635-1809 for an tal, life & disability insur- Interview. ance. Must have valid drivLooking for ers license and pass drug Subcontractors screen. Apply in person 2609 Old Shell Road, Mobile AUTO BODY Exp’d Body Person Needed on Eastern Shore. Lucassen Body Shop, Fairhope, AL. 251-928-6176. PIPE FITTERS PIPWELDERS $17.00/hour + $50/day in Mobile area for shutdown. MAINTENACE POSITIONS FOR 3 FITTERS & 2 WELDERS Working 4 10hr days a week. $17.00/hour Apply in person at: G.A. WEST 12526 Celeste Road Saraland, Alabama. Call 251-679-1965 Ask for Sonny SPRAY PAINTERS/SANDERS. Full Time w/Benefits. 251-653-4080 Iberville Insulations needs JOURNEYMAN INDUSTRIAL INSULATORS 251-653-2848 Immediate Opening! PLUMBERS to hook up FEMA trailers in Mississippi. Top pay, Per diem 8235 Padgett Switch Rd Irvington, AL. 251-957-1095 EOE. Drug free workplace Exp’d Framers, Carpenters & Carpenters Helpers. Local work. 256-492-7575 or 256-312-2684 Lv msg AC Techs/Installers/Plumbers. Foley. Great pay! Good Opp! 251-968-7980 975-7980 ■ Wanted Electricians & Helpers to hook up FEMA Trailers. Overtime, 7 days, call 228-762-7588 Framing, Concrete, Masonry, etc....Workmans comp & general liability insurance req’d. Call Mitchelll Homes, Mobile, AL 251-344-2600 GLAZIERS Top Pay and benefits. Pay DOE. No experience, no problem, will train. Apply: 4415 Government Blvd; Fax: 251-666-6386. Come join our team. Metro Glass FIBERGLASS LAMINATORS, FABRICATORS & RUBBER LINING TECHNICIANS NEEDED. TOP PAY!! COMPANY BENEFIITS. WILL TRAIN. APPLY 8475 BELLINGRATH RD. 9AM2PM 251-653-5052 Rush Truck Center of Mobile, Located at Exit 15A & I-10, Has Openings For The Following Positions: ● Frame & Alignment Tech Experienced with heavyduty truck frame straightening and alignment, including suspension repairs. ● Body Shop Technician: Experienced with heavyduty truck paneling, bodywork and some mechanical work. Must Have Own Tools. Please Contact Lou at 1-800-239-4608 For Details. E.O.E. Experienced Trim Carpenter Sub Crews for Condo work in Orange Beach Area. 850-346-0991 Immediate Need! RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICIANS 1st Class $21.00 hr. RESIDENTIAL FRAMERS TOP HELPERS-$15 per hour - Experienced only Per Diem $6.50 per hour Call 251-379-7275 8235 Padgett Switch Rd Irvington, AL. 251-957-1095 EOE. Drug free workplace Mr Rooter Plumbing now accepting applications for experienced DRAIN CLEANERS & PLUMBERS. Good wages & benefits, uniforms furnished. Apply at 2448 Wolf Ridge Rd., Mobile or 251-344-9465. Growing Company has immediate openings for TRACTOR MECHANIC & TRUCK DRIVER. Please call Toomey Equipment Company 251-653-1900; 6896014. 9-B THE MISSISSIPPI PRESS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2005 157 TradeCraftsSkills ★CALLING ALL S★ ROOFERS Work in Slidel, LA and surrounding areas. 985-290-4165 Cabinet Maker, Furniture Maker and Finish Carpenter needed - 11/1/0510/31/06 to work as Marine Carpenter in Orange Beach. No experience needed in Marine Carpentry field but must have five (5) years exp in either of the above specialties + two (2) years apprenticeship working under a master carpenter or a qualified training program such as a cooperative effort between a school and employer. Position requires refined carpentry skills to manage odd angles of vessel interiors. Will repair internal and external wooden components; build furniture, cabinets, storage areas from wood and composite materials; repair/replace internal and external trim, flooring & decking; assemble & install new wood products and paint and/or varnish woodwork or components. Must have carpentry tools. Hrs: 7a-4p M-F. 40 hrs per week + up to 10 hrs a week overtime. $18.00 an hr & $27.00 O/T. Must be authorized to work in U.S. Contact Alabama State Employment Service, 200 W. Michigan Ave., Foley, AL 36536 or your local State Employment Service Office. Refer to Saunders Engine & Equipment dba Saunders Yachtworks. J.O.# AJL222043. EOE. 160 Resumes MOBILE’S FINEST RESUME 800 Downtowner Blvd Suite A 251-344-4253 170 Job Information Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices JOSEPH W. GEX; JACOMINE GEX; HARTWELL E. GEX, JR.; JANET GEX BUTTERWORTH; SANDRA M. PHILLIPS; CAROLYN LYNN STECHMANN, TERRY A. PHILLIPS, CORT C. PHILLIPS IRREVOCABLE TRUST, CAREY J. PHILLIPS IRREVOCABLE TRUST; COLUMBIA VENTURES, INC.; and CLEMOVER CORPORATION; You are required to mail or hand deliver a written response to the Petition to Robert T. Schwartz, Attorney for Plaintiff, whose address 2355-B Pass Road, Biloxi, Mississippi 39531. YOUR RESPONSE MUST BE MAILED OR DELIVERED NOT LATER THAN THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE 6TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2005, WHICH IS THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THE SUMMONS. IF YOUR RESPONSE IS NOT SO MAILED OR DELIVERED, A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE MONEY OR OTHER RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE MOTION. You must also file the original of your Response with the Clerk of this Court within a reasonable time afterward. Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 29th day of September, 2005. Terry Miller Clerk of Jackson County, MS By Ramona Patteson, D.C. (SEAL) No. 95280 3t 10/6-13-20 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that bids will be received by the City Clerk of the City of Pascagoula, THE MISSISSIPPI PRESS Mississippi, at her office in the temporary City Hall SUGGEST THAT trailer during legal office BEFORE hours until 2:00 P.M., at MAKING AN which time all bids will be INVESTMENT IN publicly opened in the at RESPONSE TO AN AD, the City Clerk’s Office at THAT City Hall and read aloud YOU INVESTIGATE THE OFFER WITH AGENCIES for the following: Sand Annual Bid #219 SUCH AS THE BETTER Concrete Annual Bid #220 BUSINESS BUREAU AT 1-800-987-8280 Waste Container Service Annual Bid #221 OR THE CONSUMER Zinc Orthophosphate PROTECTION Annual Bid #222 AGENCY IN JACKSON, MS AT 1-800-281-4418 All bids shall be submitted CHECK FIRST in a sealed envelope THE MOBILE REGISTER addressed to the City Clerk SUGGESTS THAT BEFORE of the City of Pascagoula, MAKING AN INVESTMENT Mississippi. If a bid is subIN RESPONSE TO AN AD, mitted by mail, the post TE office address of the City THAT YOU INVESTIGAT THE OFFER WITH AGENClerk is P. 0. Drawer 908, CIES SUCH AS THE BETTER Mississippi BUSINESS BUREAU AT 433- Pascagoula, 5494 OR THE CONSUMER 39568-0908. If a bid is handdelivered, the street GENCY IN PROTECTION AG MONTGOMERY, AL AT 1-800- address of the City Clerk is 392-5658. 4011 14th Street, Pascagoula, Mississippi 39567 (Trailer # 4). All bid envelopes shall be marked "SEALED BID TO BE OPENED AT 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, November IN THE CHANCERY 1, 2005", and if any enveCOURT OF JACKSON lope is not so marked, any COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI bid contained therein will ANNE F. ERICKSON, not be considered. SAM F. FORD, EVELYN All bid envelopes should F. WILLIAMS, MELANIE contain the bidder's name J. FORD PICKERING, & and mailing address on the JESSICA BROWN face of the envelope and PLAINTIFFS also specify the name of VS. the bid item. CAUSE NO. 2005-1985-JB Specifications and bid RENA A. FORD INTERinformation may be VIVOS TRUST; SUSAN F. obtained at the office of FORD; CHRISTINE C. the Purchasing Agent at FORD; ROBERT S. 4011 14th Street, (Trailer FORD, JR., CATHERINE #2), during legal office FORD BRISTER; MARhours. The phone number GARET FORD MURPHY; is (228) 762-1020. TERRELL ANN FORD; The City reserves the right MILTON A. PHILLIPS, to reject any or all bids, to JR.; LUCIEN M. GEX, waive informalities and, JR., PATRICIA A. GEX when multiple items or DICKINSON; GERALD C. supplies for a period of GEX; GAYNEL GEX time are involved, to BOH AS TRUSTEE; WALaward bids on an item by TER J. GEX, III; item basis to separate bidJOSEPH W. GEX; ders. JACOMINE GEX; No bid may be withdrawn HARTWELL E. GEX, for a period of thirty (30) JR.,; JANET GEX BUTdays after the above bid TERWORTH; SANDRA opening date. M. PHILLIPS; CAROLYN WITNESS MY HAND LYNN STECHMANN, AND OFFICIAL SEAL of TERRY A. PHILLIPS, the City of Pascagoula, CORT C. PHILLIPS Jackson County, IRREVOCABLE TRUST, Mississippi, this 10th day CAREY J. PHILLIPS of October, 2005. IRREVOCABLE TRUST; CITY OF PASCAGOULA, COLUMBIA VENTURES, MISSISSIPPI INC.; CLEMOVER COR(SEAL) PORATION; AND ANY BY: Brenda J. Reed, City OTHER PERSONS OR Clerk ENTITIES CLAIMING No. 95299 2t 10/13-20 ANY INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION COMPLAINT WHETHER IN THE CHANCERY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE COURT OF JACKSON DEFENDANTS SUMMONS BY PUBLICA- COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI Brandi Nicole Butler TION THE STATE OF MISSIS- PLAINTIFF(S) VS. SIPPI TO: ANY OTHER PER- CIVIL ACTION FILE NO. SONS OR ENTITIES 2005-2040-JB CLAIMING ANY INTER- Calvin J. Brown EST IN THE SUBJECT DEFENDANT(S) SUMMONS PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT THE STATE OF MISSISWHETHER LEGAL OR SIPPI TO: Calvin J. Brown: Post EQUITABLE and/or street You have been made a office Defendant in the suit filed address unknown. You have been made a in this Court by ANNE F. ERICKSON, SAM F. Defendant in the suit filed FORD, EVELYN F. in this Court by Brandi WILLIAMS, MELANIE J. Butler Plaintiff(s), seeking FORD PICKERING AND Divorce Defendants other than JESSICA BROWN, seeking partition in certain you in this action are real property located in None. You are required to Jackson County, Mississippi, being more mail or hand deliver a particularly described as: written response to the Complaint filed against Parcel 1 Government Lot 1 and the you in this action to S 1/2 of Government Lot 2, Frederick J. Lusk, Jr. attorney for in Section 20, Township 7 Esq:, South, Range 4 West; Plaintiff(s), whose address P.O. Box 242 Biloxi, MS Jackson County, 39533. Mississippi. YOUR RESPONSE Parcel 2 Government Lots MUST BE MAILED OR NOT 3,4,5,7,8,9,10,11 and 12, in DELIVERED Section 20, Township 7 LATER THAN 30 DAYS South, Range 4 West, AFTER THE 13TH DAY OCTOBER, 2005, Jackson County, OF WHICH IS THE DATE OF Mississippi. THE FIRST PUBLICAParcel 3 The East 1/2 of Lot 1 and TION OF THIS SUMIF YOUR Lots 3-12, inclusive in MONS. Section 29, Township 7 RESPONSE IS NOT SO OR DELIVSouth Range 4 West, MAILED Jackson County, ERED, A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT WILL BE Mississippi. ENTERED AGAINST Parcel 4 The North 1/2 of the SE 1/4 YOU FOR THE MONEY OTHER RELIEF of Section 2, Township 7 OR South, Range 5 West, DEMANDED IN THE Jackson County, COMPLAINT. You must also file the Mississippi. The other Defendants in original of your Response with the Clerk of this Court this action are: within a reasonable time RENA A. FORD INTER- afterward. Issued under my hand VIVOS TRUST; SUSAN F. FORD; CHRISTINE C. and the seal of this Court, FORD; ROBERT S. this 6th day of October, FORD, JR., CATHERINE 2005. FORD BRISTER; MAR- TERRY MILLER GARET FORD MURPHY; CHANCERY CLERK OF TERRELL ANN FORD; JACKSON COUNTY, MS MILTON A. PHILLIPS, P.O. BOX 998 JR.; LUCIEN M. GEX, PASCAGOULA, MS 39568JR., PATRICIA A. GEX 0998 DICKINSON; GERALD C. BY: Theresa P. Liddell, GEX; GAYNEL GEX D.C. BOH AS TRUSTEE; WAL- No. 95301 3t 10/13-20-27 TER J. GEX, III; CHECK FIRST Legal Notices IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF J. C. DAVIS, DECEASED CAUSE NO.: 2005-1990 PW DORIS DAVIS, Petitioner NOTICE TO CREDITORS Letters of Administration having been granted on the 29th day of September, 2005, by the Chancery Court of Jackson County, Mississippi, to the undersigned upon the Estate of J. C. DAVIS, Deceased, Cause No. 2005-1990 PW, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said estate to present the same to the Clerk of said Court for Probate and Registration according to law within ninety (90) days from the date of the first publication of the Notice, or they will be forever barred. This the 29th day of September, 2005 DORIS DAVIS, Administratrix No. 95283 3t 10/6-13-20 NOTICE FOR PROPOSALS Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Moss Point, Mississippi, until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 1,2005, at 7:00 p.m., and then publicly opened and read for the following: REFUSE AND SOLID WASTE COLLECTION, INCLUDING GARBAGE AND TRASH, AS PER SPECIFICATIONS AND PURSUANT TO SECTION 31-7-13, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, AS AMENDED' This notice is made and negotiation and contract will be entered under the terms and conditions of Section 31-7-13( r ), Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. Information, details and specifications are now on file and may be examined at the office of the City Clerk Adlean Liddell, 4412 Denny Street, Moss Point, Mississippi. No proposal may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for a period of 45 days. The City of Moss Point, Mississippi, reserves the right to waive any informalities and/or to reject any or all proposals. ALL PROPOSALS MUST BE MARKED “SOLID WASTE PROPOSAL" WITH THE PROJECT NAME AND DATE OF OPENING ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE ENVELOPE AND ADDRESSED TO THE ATTENTION OF THE CITY CLERK. ALL BIDS IN EXCESS OF $50,000.00 MUST HAVE THE CERTIFICATE OF RESPONSIBILITY NUMBER ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE BID ENVELOPE IN COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 31-3-21, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, AS AMENDED. Published by Order of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Moss Point, Mississippi, this the 4th day of October, 2005. Adlean Liddell, City Clerk City of Moss Point, Mississippi No. 95302 2t 10-/13-20 PUBLIC NOTICE GPC # 05-055 JAMES R. & SHARON L. GASTON CONDITIONAL USE Public notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission for the City of Gautier will hold a public hearing in the courtroom of the Municipal Building, 3330 Highway 90, Gautier, MS at 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 3, 2005 to hear a request from JAMES R. & SHARON L. GASTON for a CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT that would allow construction of a new residence in a C-3 Highway Commercial Zone. The property is at the following location: 5600 BAKER ROAD GAUTIER, MS 39553 At the aforementioned time and place, all parties in interest shall have an opportunity to be heard. WITNESS my hand this 13th day of October, 2005. Ralph E. Hode, Director Community Services No. 95327 1t 10/20 ★★★★★★★★ 370 Farm Equip./ Supplies 25HP KUBOTA 4WD, $5,000 228-327-0117 LEGAL NOTICES DEADLINES 380 BOBCAT, Versa handler, 723 w/ grappler, 2004, excel cond. 251-391-2776 PUBLISH Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sunday DEADLINE Wednesday 5pm Thursday 5pm Friday 5pm Monday 5pm Tuesday 5pm Wednesday 5pm For Information Regarding Legal Notices Call Telina Birch (228) 934-1420 ★★★★★★★★ PUBLIC NOTICE GPC # 05-046 JENNIFER TIBLIER CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST Public notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission for the City of Gautier will hold a public hearing in the courtroom of the Municipal Building, 3330 Highway 90, Gautier, MS at 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 3, 2005 to hear a request from JENNIFER TIBLIER for a CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT that would allow her to operate a business in one building and establish residency in an existing single family dwelling located on same property. Property is currently zoned C-2 commercial and located at the following location: 7316 MARTIN BLUFF ROAD GAUTIER, MS 39553 At the aforementioned time and place, all parties in interest shall have an opportunity to be heard. WITNESS my hand this 13th day of October, 2005. Ralph E. Hode, Director Community Services No. 95329 1t 10/20 PUBLIC NOTICE GPC # 05-047 ANGEL L. MOJICA VARIANCE REQUEST Public Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission for the City of Gautier will hold a public hearing in the courtroom of the Municipal Building, 3330 Highway 90, Gautier, MS at 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 3, 2005 to hear a request from ANGEL L. MOJICA for a 25 foot variance to the side yard requirements on corner lots for a privacy fence and a 39 foot variance to the setback requirements for accessory structures for the construction of a swimming pool at the following location: 2519 NORTHRIDGE DRIVE GAUTIER, MISSISSIPPI At the aforementioned time and place, all parties in interest shall have an opportunity to be heard. WITNESS my hand this 13th day of October, 2005. Ralph E. Hode, Director Community Services No. 95330 1t 10/20 PUBLIC NOTICE GPC # 05-056 FRED W. BURNS DBA CYPRESS CONTRACTING, INC. ZONING CHANGE Public notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission for the City of Gautier will hold a public hearing in the courtroom of the Municipal Building, 3330 Highway 90, Gautier, MS at 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 3, 2005 to hear a request from FRED W. BURNS DBA CYPRESS CONTRACTING, INC. for a ZONING CHANGE. The request is to change the following location from Agricultural to C-3 Highway Commercial. 6117 BROWN ROAD GAUTIER, MS 39553 At the aforementioned time and place, all parties in interest shall have an opportunity to be heard. WITNESS my hand this 13th day of October, 2005. Ralph E. Hode, Director Community Services No. 95331 1t 10/20 320 335 USE THE CLASSIFIEDS TO SELL, BUY, TRADE, FIND OR LEARN! JUST PICK UP THE PHONE AND CALL 762-1112 OR 875-8144 TO PLACE YOUR AD NOW! STEEL ROOFING & SIDING Galvalume & Colors from $9.95/sq Goldin Metals, Inc. 800-777-6216 Comm. Business Equipment 355 Commercial Pizza Oven & Stainless Steel Freezer. $2500/obo 588-6934 Equipment 365 Sales Rentals South Pascagoula, 3br/2ba, 228-990-0845/217-2451 520 Gautier Vancleave 560 Lots & LandOther Areas 1 or MORE Acres above Hattiesburg. Negotiable. 601-792-9450 / 601-543-7032 570Mobilehomes 525 Louis Phillip 530 575 Willis Furniture 585 762-0028 54” Television w/Cherry wood entertainment center. 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Joe West Realty, 228-497-3797 $500. 238-0708 PASCAGOULA. FamilyFriendly Ward 1 at 1112 Polk Ave. Close to everything. 340 Frontage, 150 Deep, May be QUALITY STORAGE divided into four R-2 Zoned lots suitable for BUILDINGS Built on site!12X12, $1595 duplexes. $158,000 12X16, $1895;16X24, $2695 Rick at 228-762-3560 or 251-625-1626, pg. 423-9283 rdohanian@pngusa.net AC/HEAT UNIT 3.5 Ton Electric. 7 yrs old. Good cond. $950 474-2841 ROUND POOL 24ft, you move, good cond, needs new pump, $1,000. /offer. 228-826-1198 Pets/Animals/ Livestock 480 Pets for Sale MIN-PIN PUPS Pascagoula 228-769-8819 485 Pets: Free to A Good Home KITTENS (2) & Mother Free to a good home. 474-2161 FREE TO good home Puppies 1/2 Doberman & 1/2 Akita. 8 wks. 475-5205 FREE KITTENS Fully Wormed, 522-6082/ 355-0525 Real Estate Residential 505 Jackson County A HOUSE BOAT, 60ft totally remodeled 1800sq ft, 2 story, w/generator, sleeps 12, Open House on River Rd, Pascagoula, (850)712-8255 NEED to Move FAST? I can buy your house in a flash! In 8 days or less! (281)467-7284 HURLEY 6 ACRES High land on paved road. $66,000 475-0164 / 990-5024 555 Lots & LandGeorge Co. 5.75 ACRES w/14 x 60 Mobilehome (601)766-9708 40 acres in S. E. George Co, 8 mi from Wilmer, AL (601)947-6801 560 595 Office Space for Rent Furnished Apartments 2BR/1BA APARTMENT in Mobile, fully furnished, utilities incl., cable/high spd internet. Available now! $3,210/mo. 800-968-0848 ext. 224 645 Unfurnished Apartments REMODELED 1BR $100/Dep, + $280/Rent, ** 990-7951***475-6813** 650 Unfurnished Houses Gregory St., Moss Point 5 br, 2 ba. Nice. $875/mo. + $450/Dep. 475-6133 LARGE 3BR/2BA in West Mobile. Hickory Ridge Subd. $1,400mo/dep 228-235-6090 G MOSS POINT 5 Br, 2.5 ba. $900/mo. + $1200/Dep 8262795 or 218-1499 WADE 2BR/1BA Central H/A, Total Elect 228-588-9518/ 956-330-5857 655 Rent/Share Housing Share a 3 BR MH $175 mo. 1/2 util, PAscagoula area 228-249-3725 aft 7pm 660Mobilehomes Rentals Forts Lake 2br/1ba, 14x50 No pets,total elect $350mo $250Dep. 251-633-8825 Recreation ■ Indicates Jackson County 710 BoatsPower ’04 Kenner 23FT, 225 Optimax, T-top, GPS, depth finder, dual batteries, low hours. $35,000. 251-402-7199 Boston Whaler, 17’ Montauk, ’86 hull, ’96 88HP Johnson, 1200SF Retailer Office, ***$600/Mo*** 228-832-4475 bimini top, cover, $7900 251990-5799 463-3375 G 550 Real Estate Commercial 635 HWY 57(Near I-10) TRAILERS, 16ft Tandem, Ramps & Carrier; 5X8 tilt; 6.5 X10; 35 -Thousand +or -ac. (601)766-3700 George & Jackson Co. 850496-1109 or www. DOUBLE CAR Garage landandtimber.com Door. Excel Cond. 3 BR, 2 BA, on 27 acres, 30 x 40 metal building, 90 ton Truck Crane, 240 Ft 4 miles from Interstate. Boom, w/ operator (601)766-3771 avail for work Mobile to EAST CENTRAL Sch. Gulport, 8 hr. minimum Dist. 4 br, 2 ba, 15 acres +in & out, 251-675-6088 (all or part), 40 x 70 metal bldg, totally furnished. Farm Can move in tomorrow. Equip./ $200,000 588-9291 / Supplies 588-6956 aft. 6pm INTERNATIONAL 254 6+ Acres w/2 mobile24HP, 3 cylinder diesel, homes, Shop / Playhouse 2-Spd PTO. Exc. cond. & Pool. East Cent. Sch. $3800 475-4203 / 217-4203 Dist. $110,000 228-641-3995 370 Pascagoula VANCLEAVE 5 BR, 3 BA, Sales 2 1/2 acres. $169,000 826USED - REPO’S Furniture / 4442 or 990-0293 Available. Over 30 homes BY OWNER Exc. cond. Household on lot. Starting at $9900. Brick 3/2, dbl gar, priv. 1-866-218-3977 Sacrifice, Nice Sectional fenc. Transfer. $110,000 w/ 2 incliners, jeweltones, 228-249-6769 / 228-249-6789 2001 INDIES 28 x 72, & cocktail table, like new, 4 br, 3 ba, formal den, 4/3, 2300+ sf, 3 yrs old, $1,650. 228-248-2197 living room w/fireplace. on Golf Course. $52,500/OBO 251-634-1313 NEW QUEEN Pillow Top $215K 954-290-7389 A ‘06 16 x 80, 3/2, appliMattress set. Never For Sale, 3br/1ba Brick ances, ac, set-up. $289 opened. $145 Can deliver home. No water damage. mo./ WAC. 1-866-218-3977 228-234-0999 228-872-4628 A NEW ‘06 Doublewide BEDROOM ENSEMBLE VANCLEAVE 3 br, 2 ba, 4/2, appliances, ac, Sleigh or Poster Bed, F/P. For Sale by Owner. set-up. $44,900 or $325 Dresser, Mirror, As is. $76,000 818-0623 mo./WAC. 1-866-218-3977 Armoire, Night Stand. 2001 CHANDELIER Exquisite hand-carved Ocean Springs w/mahogany finish. New 28 x 58 3 BR, 2 BA, all in box. Heirloom quality. appls, fireplace. $35,000/ Retail $7900 Sale for OBO 251-634-1313 4 BR, 3 BA, Upgrades $2900 (334)406-4591 Galore. 4002 Belle Terre 2000 BUCCANEER Can E-mail Pictures Court. Bienville Place. 16 x 80, 3 BR, 2 BA, 228-875-8062 / 228-282-2644 all appls. Good cond. A NEW Full size Matt/ $25,000/OBO 251-634-1313 Set. New, never opened. 3BR/2BA Dble Garage, $130.00 Can deliver. split flr plan, 3 yrs old, HICKORY HILLS / GAUTIER 228-234-0999 1,650sq ft, No Storm 2br/2ba on 2 lots Damage, $179,500. 3 PC King Dbl Pillow Top 228-769-1327/ 228-990-4639 228-990-4533 Matt/Set never opened ‘98 16 X80, 3br/2ba, Worth $550 Sell $225 George Co. $18,000; 1/2 ac lot $17,000; Can deliver 228-234-0999 Lucedale ‘78 12X65, private lot inc. $17,000. 228-475-3320 Plum Bluff Estates, All wood cherry bed- 2br/1ba, 1200 sq ft, 12X24 Mobilehome room suite: dresser, open deck, completely Lots mirror, chest, queen furn, move in today. cash bed with rails, night $51,000. (251)649-7884 MAGNOLIA POINTE BENNDALE 2 BR, 1.5 ba, stand Lots For Rent 4 acres, pond, guest house 8130 Tanner Williams Rd. Retail Value $2,040 w/bath, lots of 1300 Schillinger Rd. Special Price $999 extras. Call for appt. Call 251-634-1313 601-947-6476 OCEAN SPRINGS- homeFOR SALE BY OWNER sites with water & sewer in South George County hookups for rent. 875-3200 off Hwy 63. Ready for occupancy 3/2, 2400sf, “Where Quality is Waterfront little roof damage from Still Affordable” Lots/Land Hurricane Katrina. 3202 Chico St. High & Dry. 1.90 acres. WANTED In Jackson Pascagoula Call for more details County, Lot or House 762-7770 or 832-5354. The on water. Call D.K. Property Shop Realty. 601-362-4022 / 601-981-5722 Merchandise PUBLIC NOTICE GPC # 05-045 JESSE G. COOPER APPEAL OF STAFF Auctions DECISION Public notice is hereby given that the Planning ESTATE AUCCommission for the City of TION Gautier will hold a public hearing in the courtroom SATURDAY OCT. 22nd of the Municipal Building, ■ 9:00 AM ■ 3330 Highway 90, Gautier, RYAN RD, THEODORE MS at 6:00 P.M. on 6751Preview: Friday 21st Thursday, November 3, 2:00 pm till 6:00 pm 2005 to hear a request from JESSE G. COOPER 38’ Motor Home, ’99 Jeep appealing a staff decision. Grand Cherokee w/tow pkg, Mr. Cooper wants to reoc- Pick-ups, pool table, fishing tackle, baby grand piano, cupy a manufactured sofas, home in an area that is no chairs, beds, Coca-cola longer zoned for manufaccollectibles, golf cart. tured homes. The home has been vacant for over Howard Bonds #0533 60 days and is at the folMike Morris #1621 251-626-0197 251-401-5610 lowing location: www.hbondsauctions.com 2213 HASTINGS ROAD GAUTIER, MS 39553 Building At the aforementioned time and place, all parties Materials in interest shall have an opportunity to be heard. NEED WITNESS my hand this A ROOF? 13th day of October, 2005. STEEL ROOFING Ralph E. Hode, Director & SIDING Community Services Majestic Metals, Inc. No. 95328 1t 10/20 1-800-647-8540 515 610 Commercial Property Commercial Building for Sale, Call Allen Deal/ Keller Williams Realty 228-861-4165 Pascagoula, Lease /Sale 4,560 sq ft. Dry, No hurricane damage, 3 street access, drive thru shop, 1,645 sq ft office. 228-424-7040 615 Investment Property Residential and Commercial Property East Tennessee and Smoky Mountains. (865)300-2499 Real Estate Rentals 635 Furnished Apartments Publisher’s Notice All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Amendments Act, which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitations or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, familiar status, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. To report discrimination, call the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) at 1-800-669-9777. The HUD TTY telephone number for the hearing impaired is 212-708-1455. Lots & LandOther Areas 1 & 2 BEDROOMS All Utilities Furnished. $100$125 wk. 475-7419 nd Bay, Quail Ridge, 1 Gran ac lots, w/ septic, $12,900. NICE 2BR, 4022-B corner 251-865-3200 of Roberts Rd & Hwy 613. Building Lots 1200 sq ft $600mo/$450dep, 1 yr lease. 474-8952 / 218-3946 min, Grand Bay, AL. No flooding, $15,000 ea. 2BR/1BA APARTMENT In Mobile, 6 avail. (251)661-3193 fully furnished utilities incl., Cable/high spd internet. Available now! $3,210/ mo. 800-968-0848 ext 224 Read the Classifieds THE MISSISSIPPI PRESS ACTION ADS ’96 Cobia 171/2FT CC, 75hp Yam, trol motor, GPS, depth fndr, weather band radio, cover. Exc cond $7200 251-345-3300 22’ GRADY WHITE Walk around Cuddy Cabin, Johnson Ocean Runner, Alum trailer, Great Cond! $10,000. ★★ 251-583-3670 ★★ 20’ Mako cc, exc cond, galvanized trailer, bimini top, etc. Johnson 130hp Motor, $5,500 obo. 251-476-1173 ★★★★★★ 38FT PACEMAKER 1965 twin diesel, $10,000. 251-661-5564 MERCURY OPTIMAX 225hp ’99, Lo hrs, w/gauges controls $5500. Runs Perfect! 251-865-3969 21’ Cape Horn, CC, twin 200 Merc O/Bs, livewell, washdown, all elect., galv 2 axle trlr w/new tires $18K Danny 251-344-1979 2000 1900LSR Regal 19’, V6, Luxury Pleasure/Ski Boat, 3 Tops, 1 Owner, Perfect Condition, Too many extras to list. Shoreline trailer, Service records. $16,200 251-604-5972 16’ Skiff 35hp Stack 3 Johnson, 67lb Motor Guide TM 24 volt, galvanized trailer, all in good shape. $3,500. 251-476-2717 22ft TRITON Seaflight w/ 200hp Honda, GPS, Depth Finder, VHF Radio, & alum trlr. Low hrs $27,0000. 228-355-0999 22’ Bay Palmetto ’04 225HP 4 Stroke Yamaha, only 24 hours, Color Furuno, GPS, Alum Trlr, Like New Cond. $35,000. 251-962-7952 97 Robalo 2320 CC, 225 Mariner OS, full trans., alum trlr, new Furuno elecs, t-top/curtains, F/W/ S/W wash down, tuna door, live well, Exc cond, $27,900. 251-379-9078 21’ Fiberglass Pontoon Boat, 150 HP Johnson, 40+ mph, dual axle galv trlr, 5 new tires. Turnkey, many extras! $15,000. 251-610-1238 40’ SHRIMP BOAT 453 Detroit, solid fiberglass, 3 drum winch & electronics. $18,500 228-990-0557■ Seafox ’00, 215 Bay Fisher, 21’, 150 Ocean Pro, CC, Electronics, Bimini top, low hours, alum trlr. Extras! $13,500. 251-6496566; 583-8448 135HP MERCURY O/B motor, boat & trailer attached. $3000 Firm. 228-762-5911 between 9am-4pm Mon.-Fri. ■ ’02 19’ PALM BEACH CC ’03 Yamaha 150HP w/extd warr Great Fish & Ski Boat, FF, CD Radio/VHF, Dual Batteries, Exc Cond, Trlr $15,500 251-751-5016 35FT Grand Banks Style Trawler ’83 New diesel generator, 2BR, 2BA, radar, TV, stereo, all the Toys! $92,000. 251-331-0044 ’05 Kenner 23FT 225 Yamaha 4-stroke, w/trailer, Garman 188C stereo/CD, VHF, T-top, wash down, dual batt., trim tabs, down rigger, low hrs, warranty started 7/9/05. $34,500. 251653-2270 or 656-4782 1978 Mako CC w/ 2001 250HP Mercury, $11,700. 228-826-0330 lev mesg. Bayliner Trophy ’97, 20’, Walk around cabin, 120 Force, Galv trlr, Lots of Extras! $10,000. Exc Cond! 251-679-9935 A 2000 19’ Cape Horn, 150 Merc, full elec, alum trlr, t-top w/box. Exc. cond. $16,995. 251-404-6052; 6337591 19’ Key West Bay/Reef 2003, 150 Yamaha, alum. trailer, electronics, trolling motor, low hrs, $19,900. 850206-2979 17’ Nitro Bass Boat, all options, galvanized trailer, 115hp Mercury, looks new, $6,900 obo. 251-476-1173 16ft Crystal Craft ‘94, w/ 48hp Evrinrude & trlr. $2,000. 228-327-0117 10-B 710 THE MISSISSIPPI PRESS BoatsPower 35’ DIESEL SPORT FISHERMAN loaded, $25,000 251-583-4976 20’ Chaparral ’01 Bow Rider, Mercruiser 220hp, only 130 hrs, exc cond - MUST SEE $17,750. 251-990-07749 ’04 Century 2200 w/200 Yamaha 4-Stroke, low hours, all electronics, loaded, $39,500. 251-610-6989 Bertrum 56FT FB, MY, Great live aboard, twin cat diesels, Very nice boat! Selling due to illness. Call for photos. $150,000 Negotiable. 606-473-7864 ’00 WELLCRAFT 22’ CC, ’01 Yamaha, 200HP 0X66 Fuel Injected, alum trlr, Ttop, exc cond, elec. $19,950. 251-689-4788 2002 16’ PolarKraft w/50HP Mercury, trolling mtr, carpet, exc. cond. $7,500 firm 251-580-0459 20’ Classic AMF Robalo, 175 Johnson, Tandem Trlr, VHF, F/F, New Cover, $4500. 251-621-4844 or 251626-1595 2003 Seachaser, c/c, 21’, 150 Yamaha outboard, Garmin fish finder, stereo/CD, galv trlr, low hours, $14,900. Moving, must sell! 251-633-8084 24’ Pontoon Boat, ’96 90hp Force, good cond, runs great, cover & extras, $8,875 obo. 251-341-1460 18FT SEACRAFT ’79. 130HP Johnson ’95, Alum Trlr, DF, VHF, Bimini Top, Well Maint. $7800. 251-6399838; 802-5074 17’ SEA STRIKE ’03 Yamaha 60hp. Like new $11,000 251-510-5400 780 Motorhomes 2000 Mountain Air 33ft 2 slides, V-10 Banks eng, 24 kmi loaded, ext warr. 5500 Onan Gen. $65,0000. 251-961-1675 37’ ELANDEN Winnebago ‘90 fully loaded, 26K mi. In Moss Point . $16,500 813-478-5270 ■ 920 Cars Cadillac c Seville STS ’98, Loaded, Bose stereo, $9000. Day 251-626-5951 Night 251-978-1993 CADILLAC, BLACK, CTS, 2003, 27K, LOADED, IMMACULATE. $23,900. ORIGINAL OWNER. 251621-1934 Chev. Caprice Classic 89. COACHMAN 22ft, ‘95 fully Square body, AC,, needs equipped, good cond. work. $1950 OBO 251-463$15,000 @ 17 5572, 463-9323 or 431-1831 Magnolia St East , Chevy Camaro 1999, 6 cycl, Lucedale, 228-990-2881 great gas mileage, good ‘89 DOLPHIN 33’ tires, factory installed Good cond. $7500/obo spoiler pkg, very clean! (601)508-7723 Adult driven, well maintained, 1 owner, 95K hwy miles, Must see! $7900. 2511997 Holiday Rambler 591-5735 32 ft, like new, 20k mi, $36,000 (251)865-2121 CHEVY Camaro ‘86 2002 CLass C, 28 ft RV, IROC new motor, tree fell across back hatch. $1,500. Ford E450 V-10 Triton, w/ 2005 Honda Civic LX /offer. 228-826-1198 tow car, total price Chevy Camaro SS Conv. ’02 $58,000.. 228-324-8175 Auto, LS1 350, 24MPG, Loaded, Garaged, Adult 26ft Southwind Flair, Owned. $19,000. 251-639Class A, runs great, 4582; 753-5269 clean int, slight body Chevy Camaro Z28 ’99, 88k, damage. $8,500 reduced. 5.7 V8, 6spd, Hugger 228-875-2944 orange, white stripes, lthr, 2005 Monaco Diplomat t-tops, very clean, $11,500. 40ft, 4 slides, 3k mi, 251-344-8414 loaded, $175,000. nego. CHEVY CORVETTE ’01, 1251-421-1335/ 251-634-9821 Owner, Silver/Black 1990 CHAMPION Leather, 8 Cylinder, T-top, Ultrastar Motor Home loaded, Beautiful. $24,900 33.5 Ft Long, Cummins 251-490-7403 Diesel, Auto, Onan 6.5KW CHEVY CORVETTE 1998, Gas Generator. $25,925.00 41k Miles, 1-Owner, Truck Outlet 866-869-1987 Convertible, 27ft COBRA Class C, Pewter w/Blk Top, Blk Int, runs great, generator, roof Good Cond. $25,000 251-751-5900 btwn 8am-8pm air, CLEAN! $10,500. 228-875-2944 CHEVY IMPALA Vehicles ’02, leather, 59k miles, $13,500. 251-246-4311 920 Cars Mazda Miata ’99 Conv., red CHEVY SUBURBAN 2001 Gold LT, auto-ride, loaded, w/tan top, 5spd, 111k mi, clean, 89k miles, $19,500 cruise, runs & drives very Call Jimmy 251-656-2292 3-9732 good. $6500. 251-443 Mazda Miata Conv ‘94, 5 spd, red, PW, air, Great condition $4,995 251-661-2342 MAZDA MIATA CONV ’97 Great Gas Mileage!! Exc Cond! CD, 54K Miles, $7800 251-471-6741 or 490-8499 MERCEDES 300SE ’89 White, Lthr, Sunroof, Loaded! 104k mi, $8900 228-475-3480 MERCEDES 420SEL 1988 Smoke silver/brown, 26k miles. Perfect. 2nd owner $17,000. Call 251-455-8234 Mercedes Benz SL500 Roadster ’97, 63k, 2nd owner, like new, $26,000. 850-382-0957 MERCEDES E320 SW ’00 White, Leather, Sunroof, 3rd Row Seat. $24,500 obo. Must see. Walt 228-424-6555 MERCEDES SL 500 ’99 White, immaculate, a must see beauty. $23,500. Call 251-232-7307 MERCURY COUGAR ‘99 No water or hurricane damage. Ext. & Int. looks great. Runs great. $8000/obo 228-475-6203 ■ Mercury G-Marquis ’02, GS, blk w/blk lthr, new tires, 1 owner, CD, 91k, garaged, non-smoker, $7500 obo. 251-490-0365. ■ Indicates Jackson County 910 920 720 760 Lincoln Towncar ’01, Executive Series, Good Cond, Power Everything, $10,500. 251-476-4600 Sport Utility Vehicles MAZDA MIATA 1991 CHEVY COLORADO ’05 Red, 81K miles, 5-spd, air, Red, 2wd, Crew Cab, 975 800. Please Call Miles. $21,8 radio/cass. Good cond. $4000. 251-660-9335 601-766-1540; 601-508-2870 Chevy Malibu ’02, LS, All Mercury Grand Marquis Pwr, AC, Lthr seats, CD, ‘00 GS. Blue, 58K. 1 Silver, 4DR, 43K mi, Retail owner. $7900 228-588-6204 over $10K Sell $7000. 251Mercury Grand Marquis 633-4819 1989 STRATOS FISH ’96 & SKI 19.5 ft CHEVY MALIBU 2004 LS, loaded, all leather, 200 hp Mercury Auto, PW, PL, cruise, tilt, very good cond, cream, $4900. 251-747-1856 CD, under fcty warr., new Michelins, 120k, $5,900. $9900. 251-928-6836 2001 SeaDoo 21’ Challenger Call 251-209-8651 2000. Mercury 240HP, less MERCURY GRAND MARAntique & than 60 hrs. on motor. Chrysler Concord LXI ’01 QUIS LS 2000. 68K miles, $17,500 251-343-7004 209-7572 79k miles, Loaded! Collectibles leather, CD, loaded. $9900. 209-8239 garage kept, Very nice! 251-635-1125; 421-8481. evrolet 2dr 1956 Che $8600. 251-675-6059 18’ 2000 Polar V-Hull NISSAN 350-Z ’04 265 V8, 3 spd, matching T-Top, 90HP Honda, numbers, exc cond, $14,500 Chrysler Sebring Convt. ’04 1 owner, 11K miles. $24,900. Low Hours $10,000. Plat. Series, silver w/blk Estate Sale. 251-653-1599; obo. 251-575-4418 251-621-9189 cloth 251-209-2021. 1969 Roadrunner 383 top, blk & silver lthr & Kenner 18 Center Console, NISSAN ALTIMA ’03 4spd, blue w/black int, suede Brand New 2005, Less than Silver, Spoiler, 47K, CD, very clean, Must Sell int, 19k, $22,000. 251-75215 hrs, Loaded electronics, Tint $13,000 obo. 251-575-4418 0212 Perfect Cond! $16,500. 251Widows, DVD Ready, ’87 Chevy Silverado Short 689-0605 FORD CROWN VIC Police Under Bed, 20K Engine, 8K Interceptor ’04. Ready for Warr. $15,900. 251-709-0112 18FT Wellcraft CC 115HP Trans, Auto, O/D, AC, PS, police work. 3200 miles. Yamaha, galv trlr, bought New Paint, All Like New! NISSAN ALTIMA 2002 $14,500. 251-666-2405 new 3/05! only 10 hrs. Must $5800. 251-591-1569 Auto, PW, PL, CD, extra see! $18,500 251-621-1588; Ford Crown Victoria ’01, nice, $13,200. Call CHEVY EL CAMINO 767-2401 Excel Cond! Keyless entry, 251-209-8651 Classic 1987. New black PS, CD, New tires, 156K 20‘ Wellcraft Cuddy, 120hp cherry paint, new 350 NISSAN MAXIMA SE ’00 miles, $6000. 251-463-62255 Chevy engine. $8000. 251Force, Galv Trlr. VHF, Loaded! Exc Cond! FORD MUSTANG GT ’04 Sunroof, CD, Bose 510-8221. Fish Finder. Exc. Cond. 5 Spd, Black, Leather, 31K Speakers, PS, 105K Mi. New price $4500 Orange Chrysler New Yorker ’47 Miles, 6 Disc CD, Exc Bch 251-981-1324 $11,500 obo. 251-656-4859 4 dr, straight 8, fluid drive, Condition! $17,900 obo. Call new paint & int. Very ’99 Bayliner, 1950 Capri NISSAN MAXIMA SE 2003 251-454-1904 sharp car. Bowrider, 135 Mercruiser, Sunroof, all power, tinted $8,500. 251-653-8958 FORD MUSTANG GT 05, I/O, Low hours, cover. Like windows, 75K miles. Nice black, premium pkg, New! $7400. 251-634-0811 or FORD BRONCO 1976. 3car 401-5641 $18,500. 251-865-9457 2300 mi, like new, spd, 302 V8, gray, new not flooded, $29k negobrakes, seats, steering colOldsmobile Alero 1999 21’ Cape Horn 1995, 200 tiable 228-818-0645 umn, too much to list. White, sunroof, spoiler, Yamaha, F/F, GPS, CD $12,9900 OBO. 251-605-2112. 79,500 miles, new tires, all plyr, VHF radio, wash FORD T-BIRD ’97 new belts/hoses, $6000. 251down, bate well, Bimini Auto, new tires, alloy Ford Mustang ’64 866-0100 top, $13K. 251-604-1116. wheels, Convertible, 85% Restored loaded, power windows. Must Sell! $11,000 POLICE IMPOUNDS HYDRA-SPORTS $4800obo. 251-767-2657 251-662-7565 Chevy’s From $500! 21ft. 1992 WAC Deep V, 200 For listings call Evinrude, full transom, FORD TAURUS SEL 2001 Mercedes 220 ’71, Gas, 800-366-9813, Extension 2241 engine bracket, swim platLoaded w/options, 27K miles on rebuilt form, hydraulic steering, Extra Nice! $8200. engine, Pontiac Firebird Conv ’01, trim tabs, live well, washCall 251-209-8651 Runs Good. $3500. V6, all electric, lthr seats, down, fishfinder, GPS, 2000 251-990-9604 or 219-5676 68K miles, red w/tan top, ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Performance trailer, main$12,000 obo. 251-675-1898 or Mercury Sable ’96, red, tenance current, incl. new Cars 132k, runs good, cold AC, 402-1898 powerpack, waterpump, PW. $3,100. 251-391-7894 PONTIAC GRAND AM ’94 rebuilt carbs, ready to fish. V4, runs great! New tires, Looks sharp. Exc. boat. ★★★★★★ ACT NOW! Cars From no A/C. Super on gas! $1600 $8,500 251-581-5633 Oldsmobile LSS ’97 $500! OBO. 251-604-1249 / lthr, loaded, exc cond, Police Impounds for sale. $4,200 obo. 251-583-3415 Pontiac Grand Am For listings call 800-3661999 467 Ranger Bass boat GT ’01, 60K miles, 9813, 200HP Evinrude. Fully ★★★★★ $7000. Extension 9797 loaded, $14,000 OBO or will Pontiac Grand Prix GT ’97, 251-765-2676 trade. 251-213-1387 135k miles, black, $3,900. ACURA 3.2 CL ’01: Blk/blk 251-545-9790 lv msg Pontiac Grand Prix GT ’04 lthr, loaded, all pwr, 6-CD, ★★★★★★★★★ 62k miles, Burgundy, Sunroof, Bose stereo, 64K 04 Xpress w/ 05 90hp ★★★★★★★★★★ Exc Condition. $12,800. Mercury Like New $10,500 mi. Below NADA at Lincoln Towncar ’03, 251-937-5945 or 604-3103 $14,500. 251-989-3030 Call Billy 251-679-7500 Only 7100 miles. $22,500. 251-342-2097 ACURA 3.2CL TYPE S ’01 PONTIAC Grand Prix, Red, 2DR, Blk Lthr, CD, HONDA ACCORD ’01 Boats ‘93, ac, elect windows, S/R, All runs great, $2,500. Sail Spoiler, Auto, 4dr, Options! New Tires! 68K CD/Tape/AM/FM, Looks & 228-217-7606 Miles. PEARSON 35 Drives Like New! New $13,000. Call 251-391-5520 Tires! $10,500. 251-391-7490 PONTIAC TRANS AM 30hp Yanmar diesel, sloop 1996, Leather, Garage centerboard, 11’ beam, 3.9- Acura 3.2TL ’03, white/tan Kept, 42k Miles, Lady Honda Accord EX ’00 5.5 draft, very good cond.- lthr, AT, loaded, Bose 6-CD, no storm damage. $30,000. 1 owner, non-smoker, 38,500 85k, 33 MPG, ABS, AT, AC, Owned & Operated. No Smoke, $10,500. 601-947-8600 251-929-2853. miles, $20,750. 251-490-1610 PL, sunroof, new tires, like or 251-331-4133 new, $10,650. 251-626-5802 AUDI ’01 A6 2.7T AWD Campers/ REPO SALE Dk. grn w/tan lthr, 41,500 HONDA ACCORD EX 1999 Auto Credit, Inc. Travel 4cyl. AT, 4DR, sunroof, CD, mi, Dealers Only 228-769-9888 all power, white/tan lthr. Trailers Great Cond! Htd. seats, $8995. 251-454-5154, 391-7088 SATURN ION 3 2004 sunroof, 26’ TAG-A-LONG Sleeps 7, Bose stereo/CD, Premium HONDA CIVIC 1998 4-Dr 4dr Sedan, Travel Pkg, new tires, water heater & Only 3K Miles, Like New! pkg. DX refrig., etc. $2850 $13,500 obo. 251-662-1174, $20,000. 251-610-2024 lv msg. 5-spd. 124K mi; 35mpg. 601-508-3870 / 601-508-1905 648-8617 New tires. Exc. cond. BMW 325i ’92 $4450. 251-232-6192 ‘05 32’ Travel Trailer Saturn L300 ’03, Luxury Convertible, White w/Black Sleeps 8. Good condition. Class, AC, sunroof, 6 disc Top HONDA CIVIC 2003 $11,900 850-221-1398 Loaded, Good Condition 66k hwy, EX auto, white, CD, heated seats, power or 386-295-4119 $5500 OBO. 251-928-9584 everything, V6 3.0 L, new tires, $11,900 $10,500 251-648-5003 251-454-6333 251-928-9177 2005 JAYCO Jayflight BMW 325i ’94 Travel Trailer. 27’ Scion TC ’05, Like New! Honda Civic DX ’00, 4DR, PW, AC, AT, s’roof, Bumper Pull. New condi- White, Nice $5,995 251-661-2342 Green, 77K miles, Loaded, Sil, AT, 21K, Roof, Alloys, Spoiler, XM, tion, Never Used. $15,200 Excellent Cond! 1 Owner. BMW 325IC CONVT. ’95 30mpg, Wrnty, $16,500. 251Call Gray @228-623-0355■ $8,250. 251-604-1155 or 251super low miles, carfax, 1 246-5868 990-8341 owner, white/tan lthr, auto, 5th Wheel 2004 Cedar TOYOTA AVALON XLS ’00 HONDA PRELUDE ’99 pwr top, $10,000. 251-554Creek By Forest River, Leather, Auto, CD, 4 cyl, auto, white/black 4583 37FLQS, 4 slide outs, Sunroof, Loaded! cloth, 98k, all pwr, sunroof, sleeps 6, frpl, qn Br, BMW 530i 2002 very clean, $10,850. 251-344- Showroom Condition! 27” TV, DVD/stereo, 2ac Sport & Prem. Pkg 61K mi 8414. $11,900. Call 251-391-7490 units, Corian ceramic , Gray TOYOTA CAMRY LE ’97 solid oak cabinets, dinette, Honda’s From $500! w/Gray Interior, MUST 4dr, 1 Owner, Low Mileage, fully loaded & outfitted, POLICE IMPOUNDS SEE!! Gold, Auto, AC, home ready, will move to For listings call $24,900. Call 251-421-5969 your lot, everything stays, 800-366-9813, Extension 4500 AM/FM/Tape, PW, PL, BMW 740iL 1997 Cruise, 4 New Michelin $62,000. Excellent condition! INFINITI G35 ’03, Silver/ Radial Tires. Exc Cond! 228-826-2655/ 228-424-5815/ 139K miles, $8900. beige lthr, AT, sunroof, xm $6495. D: 251-751-5865 N: 228-249-2285 Call 251-510-1102 radio, loaded, 4DR, only 476-1416 22k, $25,000 251-443-3258, 2004 Americamp Travel BUICK LESABRE ’03 Toyota Celica GTS, ’00, 6Trailer 31’ Bumper Pull, LOADED! Mint Condition! 648-0246 speed manual, loaded, with 1 slide-out. One Owner, 76K Miles. Infiniti Q45 ’97, Excellent Condition. Sharp. Like new cond. $16,500 $10,950. 251-645-4980 Kelly Green, 133K, $9,900. OBO. 251-379-0186 Call Gray @228-623-0355■ Local car, Top of the line Buick Regal GS 1999, all Toyota Corolla (Prizm) $7500. 251-209-4611 power, sunroof, leather FORD RANGER XLT ‘99, 1995, 5 spd., AC, new power seats, Monsoon Jaguar S-Type ’00, 4.0 V8, 4dr, ext cab, brakes & tires, high miles, audio, new tires, battery, loaded, super low miles, 4X4, $6,500. high mpg, great cond. brake pads, rotors, 82K. carfax, 1 owner, new tires, (601)947-6176 $3200 obo. 471-5760 $6000. 251-929-2080 sacrifice $16,900. 251-554STARCRAFT ‘96, 28ft Toyota Corolla CE ’01 CADILLAC DEVILLE ’96 4583. w/ superslide, 5th wheel, 4dr, extra clean, auto, 119K Mi, Excellent Cond! JAGUAR XJ8 ’98 sleeps 6, kept covered. cold AC, new tires, gas Extra Clean! Asking $8500. 41k miles, white/tan $15,500. (601)947-1065 saver, $7,100. 251-645-9530 251-649-0251 or 401-4121 leather, sunroof, like new. Toyota Scion XB ’04, NEW 2006 30ft TT Bunk $14,900 251-721-5626 CADILLAC SEVILLE STS Loaded w/Prem Sound, XM House, w/ slide, 2br, ’02 Lexus ES300 ’03. Loaded, Radio, DVD, Fog Lights, loaded, list over $23,000, all options w/sunroof, beau- voice GPS, moon S/L, $5k Air Bags, Spoiler, 15k Mi, Hurricanne Discount tiful, good gas mileage, Mark Levinson stereo, Prem Tires, 29.5 MPG $17,900 in stock in trade considered. Exc. cond. $24,500 251-366- City/Hwy $14,500 251-767Gautier MS, 970-371-0293 $15,900obo. 251-510-4669 1646, 990-8266 8467 LEXUS GS400 ’98, new TOYOTA SOLARA ’00 tires/ brakes, carfax, V8, Auto, CD/Tape/AM/FM, loaded, book value $16,665, 2DR, 1 Owner, Cold AC, sacrifice $13,995. 251-554Showroom Cond! $9700. 4583. 251-342-8347 LEXUS SC 300 1997 TOYOTA SOLARA ’02 Green, 1 owner Red, Leather, Auto, CD, $8900 Sunroof, 45k Miles, Exc 251-752-8274 Cond. $12,500. 251-422-5918 LINCLON ’97 120 Stretch Limo by Royal, VOLVO 960 ’94 Exc Condition! 92K Miles. Auto, electric windows & $18,000. Call 251-402-1437 seats, moonroof, good condition. $3300. 251-660-0651 LINCOLN LS 2000 V8 black w/lthr, roof, VW BEETLE TDI, 2000, 53K mi. loaded exc. cond GLS, 40MPG, turbo diesel $13,500 251-605-1943 loaded, new tires Sharp Lincoln Signature ‘98, bur- Car! $10,200. 228-326-6291/ 28-826-0856■ 22 gungy w/ white int. excel cond. $8,700. 228-497-4356/ 228-327-4356 Sport Utility Lincoln Town Car Cartier ’97 loaded, looks & runs great, silver w/ black top, $5,250. 251-928-0914 950 950 Vehicles BMW X5 2005 16K miles, Great Deal! Sacrifice. $42,000. 251-402-7748 CHEVY Avalanche ‘02, high & dry, 22” rims, ap, loaded, 77k mi, clean, $15,995. 228-366-0412 CHEVY SUBURBAN ’99 4x4, LOADED! Exc cond! Super clean! $9250 obo. 251-344-3443 Chevy Suburban ’99, Like New, Loaded, CD, 3rd seat, 114K miles. $8250. 251-533-3381 Chevy Suburban LT ’04 3rd seat, leather, loaded! 33K miles, $27,000. 251-470-0474 or 251-401-2479 CHEVY SUBURBAN LT ’99 3rd seat, leather, 86K, CD, Burgundy/grey intr. $12,000. 251-666-5372 CHEVY TAHOE 01, leather, loaded, 80k mi, 3rd row seat, excel cond. $17,900. (601)201-2659 CHEVY TAHOE ‘00, LS 3rd seat, 76k mi. No Storm Damage, Excel Cond. $16,500. 228-826-4619/ 228-218-6800 CHEVY TAHOE Z-71 1999 4-dr, 93K mi, Sharp looking! $11,500 251-895-7507; 344-1608 Chevy Trail Blazer 2002 Excellent condition $13,900. under Warranty. 251-368-3218 950 Sport Utility Vehicles THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2005 960 Trucks 960 Trucks 970 Vans GMC Extra Cab 1500 ’96, CHRYSLER T&C LXI ’96, Turbo diesel, 230K mi, fully 178K miles, all power, AC needs work, $2400. Call 251loaded, hard shell cover, 831 656-08 compass mirror, overhead console, tow pkg, drive CHEVY S-10 ‘00, 4WD, ★★★★★★ Dodge B250 1996 w/Bins & anywhere, 19mpg Exc ext cab, at, V-6, 83k mi, Drawers, 120k Miles, New ISUZU TROOPER ’95 Shape $6800 251-653-6313 $7,200 firm. (601)947-2916/ Trans & Battery. Looks & White, 135k miles, $5500 Runs Good. $5500. Day 251GMC PICK-UP ‘96 SLE OBO 251-626-5951 Mon-Sat., 601-947-6652 331-4020 or Night 660-5352 8-6. Custom pkg, 62K mi. CHEVY S-10 2002 $7800 228-217-0494 ■ R/C, V6, 5spd, cold AC, tilt, Honda CRV 2000 Dodge B350 15 passenger cruise, bedliner, alum 4WD, 4 cyl, 4DR, auto, van. 1997, Long Wheel GMC SIERRA 1500 SLE ’05 whls, 50K. Super nice. Extra Clean! $9900. Base, Ext Cab, Step Side, V8, $8500 251-661-0908 251-379-0186 Good Condition $3800 Toolbox, Loaded & Sharp! Call after 6 251-471-1912 HONDA ELEMENT EX ’04 Chevy Silverado ’00, R/C, $22,000 OBO. Call 251-621V6, 5 Spd, Short Bed, 56K Auto, Champagne, 20K 1588 or 767-2401 DODGE GRAND CARAmiles, $7200. 251-970-2790 or Miles, Like New! VAN ’05. PW, PL, front & GMC SIERRA 1500 SLE 251-978-7751 $18,300. 251-648-0067 rear air, AM-FM CD, seats 2001, AT, AC, 4DR, CD, 7, 18K miles. $14,900. 251HONDA PASSPORT 1997 CHEVY SILVERADO ’03 Liner, Tool Box, Alum 666-2405 AT, V6, A/C, Pwr, CD, 40K miles, Extended cab, Rims, 1 Owner, Great 4WD, New tires. Great Bedliner, toolbox Shape, $12,500. 251-471-5962 Dodge Ram 2000, 1500 Van shape. Consider all trades. $17,750. 251-543-1116 GMC SIERRA EXT CAB Cold AC, new tires, 7 pass, $4,700. 251-471-5962 L CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 very good cond. Must sell ’94 HUMMER H2 2003 ’01. 3 toolboxes ladder $3,995. 251-233-9545 5 Spd, good tires, radio, Loaded, New Tires, Pewter rack, new tires, 75,000 mi. AC, FORD WINDSTAR SEL ’00 Color, Lady Owner, $36,000. $13,000. Jessie 251-609-2925. hitch, bedliner. Great By Owner, Exc Cond. Dual 251-421-6591 or 421-4383 Cond! CHEVY SILVERADO 2000 Pwr Sliding Doors, 61,500 ★ $5700 ★. 850-453-3789 JEEP GRAND CHERO4x4, Red, 83K miles, Miles. $8750. 251-621-4125 KEE 2001, Silver/Gray, 4x4, Loaded! $16,000. GMC Sierra SLT Z-71 4x4 V-6, CD, PW/PL, 76k, FORD WINDSTAR SEL ’01 251-689-4743 ’01. Leather pkg, CD, tool Beautiful, $11,800. 251-973Dual Pwr Doors, Quad CHEVY Silverado 4x4 ’05 box, exc. cond. Gray/gray. 2632 or 554-8921 Capt Chairs & More! 105K. REG CAB, V6, 5 spd, 21 $15,000 OBO. 251-639-1462. Great Cond! $7900. 251-533Jeep Grand Cherokee ’96, mpg, 4kmi., CC, AC, bed 83885 Limited Ed, 4x4, Excel mat, $15,500. Call 251-675GMC Sierra Stepside ‘01, Cond! 8836 605-7925 4dr, w/ camper shell, 41mo GMC ‘95 Custom Van, All Power, 158K miles. ext warr. 69k mi, No flood equipped w/ wheel chair CHEVY Z71 ‘00 4WD, $4950. 251-753-0104 or 634damage, excel cond, lift, $6,000. 228-588-6515/ 1 owner, low mileage, 0287 $16,000. 228-769-6401 228-218-4279/ 228-809-5607 excellent condition. JEEP GRAND CHERO$16,500. (601)947-6801 GMC Z-71 SLT 2000 GMC SAFARI 97 KEE LAREDO 2002. Ext Cab, 4x4, 71k Miles, 7 pass., rear air, PW, PL, Chevy Z71 Extra Cab99 Loaded, all the extras, sunLeather CD, PW/PL, tilt, 4WD, auto, PW, PL, tilt, roof, extra sharp. Was Heated Seats. Exc Cond. cruise, low miles, $5800. cruise, $11,500. Call $15,500; asking $13,900. 251$14,500. 251-421-7275 251-209-8651 251-209-8651 689-7375. DODGE DURANGO ‘98 4WD, 3rd row seat, rear ac, tow pkg, 82k mi, $8,700. 228-218-1526 Chevy C1500 1997 Ext’d Cab Blue, 160K miles, 4WD, toolboxes, $6800. 251-866-0100 ★★★★★ Dodge 2500 Series 2005. Jeep Grand Cherokee Chevy Wedge Type Car Fully loaded. Hemi, asking Laredo ’97, leather, all Hauler ’78, w/454, new Chevy Trailblazer ’02 only power, 2WD, Looks & runs $20,000 but will take trade. clutch, 251-213-1387 39k, exc cond! White great! Must sell! $6000 obo. $2,750. 251-456-7806 w/gray lthr seats, still 850-516-4869 Dodge 3500 ’96, Extended smells like new. $19,500 Cab, Diesel, 4x4, 5 Speed, ★★★★★★★ Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd obo. 251-605-4450 AC, CD Player, Very Good Dodge Dakota RT ’00 ’04 Cond, $12,500. 251-391-2776 Chevy Trailblazer LS ’05, electric blue, 107k, exc 2wd, Black, Lthr, 27K V6, auto, loaded, CD, on cond, $9,000. 985-788-2953 Miles, Warr. Loaded w/all DODGE DAKOTA 2001 star, 5k, Must Sell $25,000. Amenities! $23,500 obo. 251- White w/ Black Leather ★★★★★★★★★★★★ 251-404-4598 leave message 645-7157 Interior, 4dr, 4.6L, V8, CHEVY COLORADO Z71 in no answer. JEEP WRANGLER 1993 Loaded. $9750. Call 251-986’04 5301 or 978-5511 Dodge Durango 2000. Exc. Manual trans, Manual Crew cab, PW, PL, low steering, $2500 obo. cond. Very clean. 5.9L V8, miles. DODGE RAM 1500 ’00 251-709-0042 3rd row seat, $9900 251-645$21,200. Call 251-341-1742 AC, AT, V6, new tires, 117k 1457 709-9287 miles, runs great, good JEEP WRANGLER 2000, Nissan Frontier ’03, condition, $4900. 251-752DODGE DURANGO 2001 softtop, 69K, AM-FM CD, 4DR, LWB, Crew Cab, 1647. Maroon, cloth, Pwr seats, A/C, new tires, fantastic 27K miles, $15,000. Infiniti Sound, 50K, 10-CD, shape. $13,800. 251-753-8375. Dodge RAM 1500 ’03 251-765-2676 bal of 7yr warr, $12,000 obo Jeep Wrangler ’87, 6 Cyl, Quad cab, exc cond, w/ 251-946-2217 NISSAN FRONTIER ‘04 extended warr, 37k mi, new 5-speed trans, new XE-V6, Crew Cab, 10K, at, $16,200. 251-786-5619 DODGE DURANGO 2003 Weber Carb, Power steer4x4/cd/pwr locks/windows 47k Miles, Black, 3rd Row ing, CD w/remote. $3,250. DODGE RAM 1500 ’03 $21,500obo 251-656-4105 251-633-4725 Seats, CD, Rear AC, Well V6, Auto, 52K Miles, AC, Maintained. $14,900. 251CD, Very Good Condition! NISSAN TITAN LE CREW JEEP WRANGLER ’98 947-2136 $10,700. 251-981-1211; 2514x4, 6 cyl, auto, cold CAB ’05. White, loaded out, 747-1616 AC, CD, extra clean FORD EXCURSION 2001 leather, 17k miles. $27,500. $10,000. 601-394-4177 XLT model, 4WD, 3rd seat, DODGE RAM 1500 SLT ’01 Call 251-747-0581 loaded, rear air, 69k miles Jeep Wrangler ‘‘X Pkg’’ ’04 Quad Cab, 5.9L V8, auto, Toyota Tacoma ’00 Reg $15,000. 251-947-4081 EXTRAS! Tow pkg, 71K, Black, auto, CD, 11k mi, Cab, SR5, 4WD, 2.7L, 4cyl, Extra FORD EXCURSION 2001 chrome wheels, nerf bars, AT, AC, Bedliner, 108K. XLT, 4WD, V10, 63K miles. front/rear bumper, $17,500. Clean! $12,500. 251-649-5997 $9250 Firm, MUST SELL. 251-209-6480 Hunter Green w/Tan Dodge Ram Quad Cab ’03, 251-602-6525 Interior. KIA SPORTAGE 1999 SLT, 4.7 V8, Loaded, Liner, $17,500 obo. 251-747-2089 Auto, 4WD, PW, 110k miles Boards, 63K mi, $16,200. TRUCK OUTLET We Have Diesels, Excellent $4500 CASH 228-990-9362 Ford Expedition ’01, Ford, Dodge, Chevy Call 251-583-1076 AWD/4WD, 1 Owner, 55K FORD F-150 2000 3/4 Ton, 1 Ton, Crewcab miles, new tires, new Land Rover Discovery 2003 4dr 4x4, Red w/gray interi- 4X4’s 866-869-1987 brakes, excel cond. $12,500. Silver, 4WD, Loaded, Still or 251-928-8947 Under Warranty, Low CD player, bedliner Vans Mileage, $27,000 251-421$8350. 251-377-5444 Ford Expedition ’04, Loaded, 3rd seat, rear air, 6591 or 421-4383 Ford F-150 2000 Ext’d Cab, 23K miles. Excellent LEXUS RX300 ’01 4DR, V6, 5 speed, cassette, CHEVY ASTRO VAN 1996 Condition! $25,920. 601-394- sunroof, leather, CD, Gold, cruise, AC, bedliner, 140K V-6, AT, 2 AC’s, AL, AD, 5218 113K, Excellent condition. hwy mi, $6800. 251-533-9252 Work Vehicle, 8 Passenger, FORD EXPEDITION 2000 $17,500. 251-648-9482 or 251- FORD F-150 2004 SUPER White, 148k, $3800. 251-344666-3174 Sport. Great shape. 198K 8812 CAB. 20,300 Mi. 4.6, AT, miles, black, 3rd seat, rear LEXUS RX300 2X4 ’99 loaded, New tires, Red/Tan CHEVY Venture Extended air. $7500. 251-209-2548.. Loaded, pwr sunroof, heat- w/tan cloth. $20,000. 251-454Van, ‘97, many extras, ed seats, Pearl white/tan 3989 Ford Expedition 2001, 145k mi, Must See. Black, Over $10k in Extras, leather, new tires. $15,500 FORD F-150 2004. 4WD, 4- $5,000 (601)947-1065 251-661-0908 Including Custom 23’’ dr Lariat, Ext-Cab, 4.5L Wheels, Custom Suede CHEVY VENTURE VAN LINCOLN AVIATOR ’04 engine, 16,001 miles. 1 Interior & Sound System. 2002 24K miles, loaded, owner, garage kept, mint 56k Miles, Must See. LOADED! auto, air, PL, dark sand, w/extended cond. Locally owned. AM$18,500. 713-385-0156, 251PW, warranty FM CD Sys, Cruise, 974-5535 CD, 79.7K, Well main$31,000 251-675-0383 lthr/heated seats, alloys, tained. auto, PW, PL, rear Ford Expedition ’98, Eddie Mercury Mountaineer ’02 $10,500. 251-605-6382 defroster, PM, running Bauer, V8, Red w/Tan lthr Exc cond, 65k, V8, blue, boards, tow pkg, back-up int, all pwr, new tires & loaded, leather, 3rd row, sensors, 20,000 mi warr. brakes, Exc Cond! $7000. tow pkg, $12,500. Call 251left. $26,900. 336-380-0263. 251-679-9935 929-0592 FORD F-150 ’97 FORD EXPEDITION E. Mitsubishi Montero Sport 57K, V6, AUTOMATIC, A/C BAUER 02. White/tan, ’99 GOOD COND. $6850 leather, loaded. TV, VCR, Limited, Leather, Sunroof, ★★251-634-8119★★ 3rd seat, rear air. Exc. New Brakes, Great Cond cond. $16,900 251-802-0096 556 $7900 Call 251-666-55 Ford F-150 ’99 FORD EXPEDITION 4x4, Extended Cab, 172K, 4 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Eddie month motor warranty. XLS 2001, Loaded, 68k Bauer 1999 2WD 126k $7500 miles, $11,000. 251-947-4822 White/Gray Leather obo. 251-661-0908; 609-5376 or 747-4559 Rebuilt Title. Great NISSAN PATHFINDER ‘01 FORD F-150 LARIAT ’04, Cond. $7900. 251-747-8216 Crew Cab, CC, DVD, 30k, All Power, Cruise, CD Ford Expedition XLT ’98 Player, Black/Gray Loaded, 5.4 V-8, Warranty, 3rd row seat, mom driven, Interior. 92K. $10,200. Call $22,000. 251-604-6472; 454great cond, 142k mi, 1612 251-533--5531 $7,150. 251-786-5619 NISSAN PATHFINDER SE FORD F-150 LARIAT 2005. FORD EXPLORER ’97 ’01 7k miles, super crew cab, Eddie Bauer XLT, All Champagne, CD, Running bed cover, chrome wheels, Options, Boards, Alloys, Exc Cond! many extras. $28,500 25199+K Miles, Excellent 89K Miles. $11,900. 251-421- 753-5282 Condition! $6900. 251-9475969 FORD F-150 STX 2004 62111 Nissan Pathfinder XE ’99 Super Cab, 27k miles, Ford Explorer Sport Trac V6, auto, 70k, gold/tan $19,000. XLT ’04, 9K, all power, cloth, PW, PL, PM, very Call 251-865-2129 or leather bucket, heated clean, $9750 251-344-8414. 533-3653. seats, hard tonneau cover NISSAN XTERRA ’00 FORD F-150 SUPER CAB $22,750. 251-968-4547 Excellent Condition! ’01 Silver, Auto, CD, $9800 FORD EXPLORER V8, 143K Miles, AT, Cold Call 251-639-9292 SPORT TRACK ’01. AC, Stereo, Alloys, Drives Loaded, 118K miles, sunExcellent! $6995 obo. Call PONTIAC AZTEC SUV roof, exc. cond., $8500. Call 251-478-4445 2003 251-366-9778 52,400 mi, new tires, 1 Ford F-150 Super Crew ’01, owner, 26mpg, exc cond. Ford Explorer Sport Track V8 4.6, CD, Bedliner, $10,900 obo. 251-377-6781; Running boards, P.W., P.L., ’04, Wht/Tan, PW, PL, CD, 990-3781 DVD Sys, 22’’ wheels, Grill, 1 Owner, 81K mi, $13,000. 35K mi, Still under wrnty. TOYOTA SEQUOIA ‘03 205-936-4535 cell; 251-344Nicest Around, Real Head 33k mi, excel cond, 6263 hm. Turner! $12K in access loaded, asking Ford F-150 XLT ’02, Silver, $25,000 obo. 251-401-6143 $25,000. 228-217-5626 50K miles, Manual, sunFORD EXPLORER XLT Toyota 4-Runner ’98, Lmtd roof, CD, Immaculate ’00 Cond! $12,500 obo. 251-377Ed, 2WD, 4DR, AT, AC, Sunroof, All Power, Less 7264 lthr, s/r, New timing belt, than 100K Miles, $8800. tires, 95K, Excel Cond! Ford F-150 XLT 1995 Call 251-342-9341 $12,975. 251-471-5962 139k, Full Size, Clean, Steel GMC Jimmy ’00 Rims, Good Cond, All TOYOTA 4RUNNER ‘97, either take up notes of Power, 255k mi, needs paint, runs $239.40 or buy for $7,000. $4100 OBO. 251-623-9633 good, black, 251-654-0801 or 533-4223 Ford F-150 XLT 2004. Ext. $4,300. 228-475-9661 GMC Suburban 1500 1994 cab. Fully loaded. Take TOYOTA 4RUNNER LTD 142k Miles, New Tires & over notes. Approx. $25,000 ’00 Brakes Rebuilt 251-661-6222; 610-5650 60k, white, fully loaded, Transmission & Engine. Ford F-250 ’01, Lariat new tires, $14,900 251-454Needs Short Block $1895. Super Duty, V10, Call Gideon at 251-479-9591 3208; 661-1905 $15,700. 228-623-5075 Toyota Landcruiser GMC Yukon ’03, White, 3rd or 228-474-9621 FJ-62 ’88, Rare, only 61K, seat, 34K miles, manufacAll Original, AT, PW, PL, Ford F-250 ’03, 6.0 Super turers warranty. $20,500. Duty 4x4 Lariat, Power $12,900. 251-767-1258 251-401-4131 or 478-07778 Stroke Diesel, Auto, 74k Toyota Sequoia ’02 GMC YUKON ’04, loaded, Miles. SR5, leather, DVD, fully custom lthr, 3rd seat, carSell for Pay-off, $28,300. loaded, fax, low miles, like new, lg Call 334-357-0654 Anytime. 49k mi, MUST SELL! screen tv/dvd, book value FORD F-250 2002 SUPER Extra clean, $30,770, sacrifice $24,900. DUTY. 4x4, XLT ext. cab. $19,500 obo. 251-583-1318 251-554-4583 Powerstroke diesel, auto, TOYOTA SEQUOIA SR5 GMC Yukon ’99 152k. Sell for loan $18,500 2002, Silver, Leather, V8, loaded, PW, PL, CD, 251-661-0908 Rear cruise, exc cond, 101k FORD F-250 ’99 miles, $8,950. 251-767-2395 Spoiler, 4dr., CD/Cass., 53K Miles. $23,000. 251-957-6724 Diesel, 4wd, ext cab, auto, GMC YUKON SLT ’03. 3rd 144k, $11,000. 601-508-1677 row seats, loaded, lthr, 67K Trucks miles, new tires. Ford F-350 ’00, DUALLY REDUCED $19,750. 251-633Diesel, low miles, Show 6914; 490-6914 Star/Tuscany pkg. $22,500. (5) BUCKET TRUCKS 251-490-8288 all 1 Ton. GMC YUKON SLT 2003 FORD F-350 ’03. 66k, AM/FM/CD, Bose pre- 30FT Booms. Verasalift. Dually, 4x4, crew, Lariat. mium sound, leather, new 918-207-6777 Excellent condition. $32,900 tires, $21,500. 251-675-8395. CHEVROLET S-10 1998 251-660-0709; 421-1933 GMC YUKON SLT ’99 4x4 V6, AT, Air, 53k Actual Ford F-350 ’95, Single 145K mi, white w/grey Correct Miles. Exc. Wheel LWB, Turbo Diesel, leather, fully loaded, perCondition 4WD, AC, Hitches, Very fect! $9600. 251-443-7445; $5950 Call 251-633-6800 Good Cond. $6800. 251-391533-7344 CHEVY 1500 ‘00 Single 2776 GMC YUKON SLT ’99 Cab, LWB, at, 131K mi. FORD F-350 XL 2000 Blue, 90K, Leather, CD, All Great cond. $6700 6-spd, flatbed, 235K miles Power, One Owner, $9900. 228-522-6037 / 228-623-3937 $11,000 OBO 251-454-3208; 661-1905 251-661-4768, 533-1231 Chevy 3/4 Ton ’03, GMC Yukon SLT, ’99, HD, 4x4, Reg Cab, V8, FORD F-450 XL Super Leather, all power, very Auto Tran, AC, Tilt, Duty Powerstroke 2004, clean, blue, original owner, Cruise, $12,800. 251-454-2211 39,984 mi., 4x4, V8 turbo 103,000 miles, excellent diesel. Asking payoff $37k, condition $10,500, 251-463Chevy 3500 ’94, 8x12 box 251-846-2366 5988 or 251-343-9784 truck, 204K, runs good, ★ JEEP SAHARA 1997 ★ Great work truck! $9300 FORD F600 ‘69, septic Tank Truck , 360 eng, gas, Black, 6 cycl, 5 speed, AC, obo. 251-675-7605; 251-6808611 CD, 1100 gal tank, new tires, 80K, new tires w/2’’ lift. gas/mud pump, less than Chevy 3500 Dually ’95 $8900. 251-583-0615 130K miles, Regular Cab, 500 mi on eng. 4spd, $6,500. Tim (601)947-3199 Gas engine, needs tires, ★ JEEP WRANGLER 1991 $5900. 251-645-1966 ★ GMC DENALI ’02 970 ★★★★★★ Chevy Venture ’02 87k, exc cond, $8,000. 251-379-9095 Olds Silouette Premier ’01, leather, captain’s chairs, excel cond, extended wrnty, many extras! $13,500 obo. 251-645-4092 Oldsmobile Silhouette ’98 111K Miles, Leather, Auto, AC, All Power, Very Nice! $5200 obo. 251-490-47005 PONTIAC MONTANA ’99 All Power, AC, Auto, Runs & Drives Perfect, Very Clean! $3900. Call 251-49047005 PONTIAC Transport ‘98 White. Good condition, dependable. $4000/obo 228-497-5560 / 228-806-0630 980 Motorcycles 2002 HONDA 1800 2400mi, windshield, saddle bags, dble seat, triple lights, lots of extra chrome & access. $12,500. 228475-8434/ 228-806-1980 ‘93 HARLEY-DAVIDSON Sportster 1200 CC. Good cond. Must see. $5200/obo 601-508-7723 AAA Red Harley 98 Dyna Conv in great condition with complete service record, HD ws, bags, 11,800 obo. 251-605extras. $1 2954. ★★★★★★★ ’03 Intruder Volusia 800 Suzuki, accessories included, 7k mi, $5,000. 251-680-7509 HARLEY DAVIDSON 883 XL Sportster ’01, Screaming Eagle Pkg, Lots of Extras! $6000 obo. 753-4170; 633-7837 Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide ’96, great bike, many extras. Call for details. $10,500. 251-928-8294 or 583-0496 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Standard 2001. Great shape, 11,731 Miles, Black, $14,750. 251-422-5586 Harley Davidson Road King Classic 2002, 17K miles, some extras, garage kept. Under warranty. $17,900. 251-675-8617 Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom ’05, 1045 miles lots of extras, NOW $11,500 obo. 251-626-7782 or 423-5949 Harley Davidson Sporty 2002, 1200 Custom, Screaming Eagle, lots of chrome, $8000. Call 251-6490492, 251-802-3214 HARLEY DAVIDSON Wide Glide 2005 Pearl White. 2000 mi. Lots of chrome, 7 yr warr. $16,500. 251-6611253 HD Road King ’98, 38K, custom seat, luggage rack, windscreen, many extras, gar kept, Reduced! $9,500 obo. Call 228-875-3830 HONDA GL 1500 TRIKE 2000 50TH ANNIV. EDIT. Pearl white, 33k, Too many extras to list. $21,500 firm 251-990-4908 Pontiac Transport SE ’97 65k miles on new engine, runs like new, $3,800. 251-786-5619 HONDA GOLDWING 2002 GL 1800, 6 cyl, ABS, 14K mi, Black, Elec reverse, $12,000. 251-442-0885 TOYOTA SIENNA LE 2004 Silver, Exc cond! keyless HONDA MAGNA 750 ’98 entry, auto sliding dr, JBL Black/Blue, 4,800 Miles, sound sys, 15K $25,200. 251Very Good Condition! $5200 455-5036 obo. Call 251-960-1655 980 Honda VTX 1800R ’03 950 Mi, Pipes, Warranty, Illusion, Blue, $8900. Call 251-776-6414 Motorcycles ’00 Yamaha Venture, MM Edition, Touring Bike, ivory & tan, 39k, looks new, 2 headsets & helmets, PG, 40MP $8,995. 251-476-7888 ‘05 Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom 3200 mi., w/windshield & sissy bar. 1 yr factory warr. $9500 228-623-4790 aft. 4pm. ■ KAWASAKI VULCAN ’05 1600 Classic, 5K Miles, Excellent Condition, Many Extras! $8500. 251-455-1972 SUZUKI 1200s BANDIT2000 ONLY 2K MILES. ONE ADULT OWNER. LOOKS NEW. First $4800 251-7513670 YAMAHA 750 VIRAGO ’97 Black, 12,828 Mi., Saddle Bags, Exc Condition! 2000 Yamaha Roadstar $3500. Call 251- 937-4444; Silverado 1600CC, Loaded! 605-4508; 605-4504 20K miles, $7000 obo 251-649-8380; 232-8445 2002 Electric Glide Standard, Custom Paint, Lots of Extras, 14K miles, Must See! $14,500 obo. cell 251-455-3152 990 Vehicle Parts Ford Mustang ‘85-’89 drs, bodys, windows, speed parts, etc. 228-588-3150 AL BODDEN USED SUPERCENTER & WE’RE OPEN & HERE FOR YOU! SPECIAL NOTICE! We’re Going to Auction WEEKLY North of the Gulf Coast. Call Us Now and Tell Us Your Needs and We Will Buy For You at Auction!! EVERYTHING 25000 $ OVER COST Our Prayers Are With The Gulf Coast, ESPECIALLY Our Jackson & George Co. Family 960 Main Street • Moss Point Red, 5-spd, 2’’ Lift; new tires, rims, seats & stereo. 160K miles. $5900. 251-6338810 Chevy Avalanche ’03 Black, Like New, 22K miles, Must Sell! $26,000. 251-680-2161 4dr, AWD, Quadra Steering, Lthr, Fully Loaded! Exc Cond! $17,900 obo. 251-533-8385 475-9611 1-800-452-4341