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Wednesday, March 8, 2006 Montgomery Advertiser Louisiana launches star-studded tourism ca campaign By Stacey Plaisance The Associated Press NEW ORLEANS The state rolled out a star-studded, $7 million advertising campaign Tuesday aimed at luring tourists back to Louisiana and boosting the sluggish economy along the state's coast, which was ravaged last year by hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Chef Emeril Lagasse, professional golfer David Toms, actor John Goodman and musicians Wynton Marsalis and Allen E. G. Cummings Memorial Funeral Home 1120 (334)265-9221 GRAHAM, Julia Jackson, age 94, a resident of Montgomery, Alabama expired Sunday March 5, 2006 in a local nursing facility. Funeral services will be held on Thursday March 9, 2006 at 11:00 am from Westside Baptist Church, 2510 Westgate St.

Rev. Willie Graham, Pastor with Pastor Ron Webster officiating. Interment will be held at Oakwood Annex Cemetery with E. G. Cummings Memorial Funeral Home directing.

She is survived by her nieces, Alzora Jordan, Montgomery, Deirdre Mayi, "Atlanta, "Aima Brown, Newark, Clara Myrick, Washington, D.C. and Alma Walker, Siocomb, Extended family, Shirley Toney, Jackie Ross and families, Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Bushman, Beverly Bushman and mother, Pearl Draper, and Alzie King, all of Montgomery, Alabama. The body will lie-instate from 10:00 am to 11:00 am in the church.

HOLSTON, Baby Boy, David Tyler, expired Sunday March 5, 2006 in a local hospital. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, March 9, 2006 at 11:00 am at Montevallo Cemetery, Montevallo, Alabama with Pastor Michael R. Garrett officiating and E. G. Cummings Memorial Funeral Home directing.

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"Come for the people. Come for beignets," says actress Patricia Clarkson, a New Orleans native who most recently played a role in the Oscar-nominated movie "Good Night, and Good Luck," directed by George Clooney. and visitation, will be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at 5:30 pm from E. G. Cummings Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.

Alabama Heritage Funeral Home 10505 Atlanta Highway (334)215-0180 Alabama Heritage Directing Memorial McFARLIN, Peggy Ann, 70, went to be with our Lord, Monday, March 6, 2006. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 9, 2006, at 10 a.m. at University Church of Christ with Ministers Martel Pace, Donnie Hilliard and Randy Medlin officiating. Burial will follow at Alabama Heritage Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 8, 2006 from 5-7 p.m.

at the funeral home. Peggy is survived by her husband, Hugh P. McFarlin; daughters, Sherrie (Donnie) Hilliard, Twila (D- avid) Bedgood, Joy (Todd) Borland; son, John (Jamie) McFarlin; sister, Mrs. Mrylene Youell of NewTN. She her great grandchild; nieces memories 11 grandchildren; one and nephews.

Peggy "Granny" will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, and one who was tirelessly seeking to do good for her friends and family, especially her grandchildren. "She watches over the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises Leak-Memory Chapel 945 Lincoln Road (334)272-6501 BLACKMON, Myrtice 79, a resident of Montgomery, AL died Monday, March 06, 2006 in a local hospital. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at 2:00 PM from Chapel with Rev. J.L.

Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Survivors include her husband, Thomas Leon Blackmon; sons, William Charles Gregory (A- lice), Michael Wayne Harris (Sue), Edward Earl Harris (Karen); daughters, Debra Joyce Holley (Ricky), Sherry Blackmon, Laura Blackmon, Judy Hanson; daughter-in-law, Carolyn Harris; brother, Jessee Clements; sisters, Dorothy Richardson, Betty Barnes (Barney), Heatherly (Charles); grandchiland numerous great grandchildren. Mrs.

Blackmon was preceded in death by her son, Thomas Jerry Harris and a granddaughter, Christina Gregory. Pallbearers will be Jason Holley, Tommy Harris, Tommy Hanson, Neil Harris, Steve Barefield, and Terry Holley. Leak-Memory Chapel Directing Dignity COUNTS, Marion Lee, 75, a resiated Tuesday, March 7, 2006. dent of Montgomery, Alabama Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 9, 2006 at, 10:00 a.m. from Leak-Memory Chapel with Rev.

Robbins Sims and Rev. Thomas Shepherd officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Counts was born in Decatur, Alabama in 1930 and later married Betty Sauls Joiner.

Mr. Counts served his country proudly during the Korean War between 1950 and 1954. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. A long time member of the Normandale United Methodist Church and current member of the Whitfield Memorial United Methodist Church. Mr.

Counts was preceded in death by his wife, Betty S. Counts; parents Guy and Mamie Counts of Decatur, Alabama; one brother Allen Counts; and one step son, Steve Joiner. Mr. Counts is survived by one daughter, Lee Payne (Perry) of Montgomery, Alabama; one brother, Tommy Counts (Pat) of Decatur, Alabama; two stepdaughters, Judy Browning of Montgomery, Alabama, Nancy Howell (Jack) of Panama City, Florida; two grandsons, Peyton and Preston Payne; five step-grandchildren, CinArd, Robert Joiner, Angela Caughlin, Jay Howell, and John Browning; six step-great-grandchildren, Jared Johnson, Corey Joiner, Hunter Caughlin, Logan Caughlin, Daisy Howell, and Evan Joiner. The family would like to express their gratitude to the friends and staff at In Precious memories of my darling husband Willie Dorsey It has been two years today, and I miss you constantly.

I thank God for the beautiful life we shared. I was blessed to have been with you almost 40 years, those memories will linger forever. Ma Dear went home this last December, a few days before her 91st birthday, we miss her dearly. Someday we'll all be together Ma Dear, Papa Bro Forever, Your Wife Hattie Called "Fall in Love with Louisiana All Over Again," the campaign consists of a commercial and half-dozen print ads unveiled by Lt. Gov.

Mitch Landrieu. Landrieu said the celebrities donated their time and images for the campaign. "This is the first installment," Landrieu said. The million only covers the first phase of the effort to reach out to fellow Americans, "thank them for what they've done and invite them to come back." There wasn't enough money Cara Vita Village for the care afforded to Mr. Counts.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2006 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Leak-Memory Chapel Directing Memorial Phillips Riley 2284 West Fairview Avenue (334)263-0477 DONALDSON, Ms. Rena a resident of Wetumpka, expired Monday, 6, 2006. Funeral services and survivors be announced by Phillips Riley Funeral Home.

JOHNSON, Mr. Damon age 32, resident of Montgomery, AL expired Mon. March 6, 2006. Funeral services be held March 11, 2006 at 12:00 Noon from Freewill Bapt. Church with Pastor E.J.

Nettles, Sr. officiating. Interment will follow in Kindle Cemetery with Phillips-Riley Funeral Home directing. The body will lie in state one hour prior to funeral services. Ross Clayton Funeral Home 1412 Adams Avenue (334)262-3889 ters, two brothers, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, two sisters-in-law, and a host of cousins, family and friends.

FOLKS, Mr. Ellie, a resident of Montgomery, died Sunday, March 5, 2006. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. in the Ross-Clayton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be held in Philadelphia, PA.

He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Mary J. Folks; four sons: Dennis, Sylvester, John, Fitzgerald; one daughter, Darnell; daughter-in-law, two sis-. Southern Memorial Funeral Home and Crematorium 3154 Highland Avenue (334)271-4404 BROWN, Lucille formally of Memphis Tennessee, died peacefully at her home in Montgomery, AlabamSunday, March 5th. She was born September 11, 1913. She was preceded in death by her eldest son, Dr.

James Richard Johnson and her husband, John Murphy Brown; both of Memphis, Tennessee. Survivors include her son, Stephen (Barbara) Johnson of Montgomery, Alabama; her grandson, Johnson of Montgomery, Alabama; two granddaughters, Carolyn Uttely and Tiffani Taylor of Memphis, Tennessee and 2 great-granddaughters, Kirsten Johnson and Kaitlyn Johnson of Montgomery, Alabama. Services will be held at Memphis Memorial Park in Memphis. iN on Saturday, March 11th. Ridout's Prattville Chapel Prattville (334)365-5982 Directing Memorial GREENE, Shirlie 81, a resident of Eclectic, AI died Mon.

March 6,2006. Services will be at 10:00 A.M. Wed. March 8,2006 from Ridout's Prattville Chapel. Burial will be in Grove Hill City Cemetery, Grove Hill, Alabama.

She was preceded in death by her husband Daniel J. Greene of Prattville Survivors include her brother Thomas Palmer Richardson, Somerset, Kentucky and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. Wed.

Ridout's Prattville Chapel Dillard Funeral Troy (334)566-1720 BOWIE, Teressa 91, of Troy, Alabama, died at Noble Manor in Troy, Tuesday, March 7, 2006. Visitation will be held at Dillard Funeral Home in Troy on Friday, March 10, 2006 from 2:45 PM until 3:45 PM. Graveside services will be held at Green Hills Memorial Park Cemetery on Friday, March 10, 2006 at 4:00 PM with Reverend Marcus Wingard, Reverend Jim Powell, and Billy Jinright officiating. Pallbearers will be Mike Carlon, Rob Carlon, Johnny Steed, Jimmy Law, Jerry Spurlock, and Dr. Richard Schloemer.

Honorary pallbearers will be Ronald Powell, The Staff and Residents of Noble Manor, Mary Toney, Gloria Thomas, and Evelyn Taylor. The family request that in lieu of flowers memorials be made to the Oak Grove Cemetery Fund. She is survived by Daughters and son-inlaw, Merilyn and Ralph Dwornik of Troy, and June and Harry Carlon of Destin, Florida, Grandchildren, Cindy Carlon of Nashville, Tennessee, Mike and Heidi Carlon of Louisville, Kentucky, Rob and Ginger Carlon of Greenville, South Carolina, Great grandchildren, Nicole and Harrison Carlon, and William and Samantha Carlon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Zo Bowie, sisters and brothers, Mildred Whittington, James Powell, Tiny Greene and L.K. Powell.

Mrs. Bowie was a graduated of Troy High School, she then attended Troy State Teachers College and Brown Business College in to air the commercials nationally, so they will be concentrated in large nearby markets, including Atlanta, Little Rock, and San Antonio, Austin, Dallas and Houston in Texas, said Angele Davis, secretary of the state Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism. "We're hoping for congressional relief dollars to help pand the campaign," Davis said. The print ads will be in dozens of major newspapers magazines, including Food and Wine and Essence," Davis said. They depict various cultural elements from Louisiana.

Lagasse can be seen standing on a dock holding a large fish with a trawling boat in the background. Many of the ads depict New Orleans, where 60 percent of the state's pre-Katrina tourism business was concentrated, Davis said. There's John Goodman tipping his hat from a New Orleans streetcar and Allen Toussaint sitting at a piano on a French Quarter sidewalk. "These ads get the message across that many of the cultural FUN FUNERALS choose to knowObituaries are now archived online. Montgomery Advertiser montgomeryadvertiser.com NAME TIME BLACKMON, Myrtice P.

2 pm BOWIE, Teressa P. 4 pm BROWN, Lucille COUNTS, Marion L. 10 am DONALDSON, Ms. Rena L. FOLKS, Mr.

Ellie, Sr. 1 pm GRAHAM, Dorothy L. GRAHAM, Julia 11 am GREENE, Shirlie R. 10 am HOLSTON, David T. 11 am JOHNSON, Mr.

Damon A. 12 pm MCFARLIN, Peggy A. 10 am POLLARD, Cathy C. 2 pm SAXON, Mrs. Bettie E.

SUPPLE, Mr. James 2 pm WALLACE, Janie M. 2 pm WHITMAN, Ophelia M. 11 am March 8, 2006 Birmingham. She worked as a legal secretary and bookkeeper.

She was a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church where she was past president of the Oak Grove Cemetery Committee. She was a loving and loyal wife, mother and grandmother and was happiest when surrounded by her family and friends. She was always there with help and support when others needed her. Dillard Funeral Brundidge Brundidge (334)735-2375 WALLACE, Janie Mae Brown, 96, long time resident of Brundidge, 2006. Mrs.

Wallace was born Nopassed away on do Monday, March 6, vember 11, 1909 to Mamie and Joe Brown in Clio, Alabama. She moved to Brundidge as the young bride of late William B. Wallace, also a native of Clio. She graduated from the University of Montevallo and taught elementary school in Blue Springs and Flomaton, Alabama. She later served many years as the librarian of the Brundidge Public Library retiring at the age of 86.

At that time the mayor of Brundidge declared Janie Wallace Day. As a young girl she was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Clio and for over 70 years was a devoted member of the Brundidge United Methodist Church. She was a charter member of the Three Arts Club and served as president of that club for several terms. She was preceded in death by her mother, father and husband as well as a brother, Robert Brown. Surviving family includes, one daughter, Jane Filmore and husband Thomas R.

of Kansas City, MO, two sons, Brad and wife, Marian of Sarasota, Brent and wife, Sheila of Wetumpka, three sisters, Joyce Brown Weir and Lillian Brown Brunson, both of Birmingham and Nell Rose Brown Carpenter of Florence, 11 grandchildren, Carolyn Filmore Larson, William H. Filmore, Michael Filmore Ryan Filmore, Scott Filmore, Kathryn Wallace Adams, Elizabeth Wallace, Hannah Wallace, Leslie Wallace Viles, Tabitha Wallace Woodley, and Amanda Wallace, and 16 great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be William (Bill) Filmore, Michael Filmore, Ryan Filmore, Kevin Larson, Nathan Adams, and Dustin Woodley. The family extends their deepest thanks to the Baptist Health Hospice staff in Montgomery for the loving care received over the past few months. Visitation will be held at Dillard Funeral Home in Brundidge on Friday, March 10, 2006 from 1:00 PM unfil 2:00 PM.

The funeral service will be held at Dillard Funeral Home Chapel in Brundidge on Friday, March 10, 2006 at 2:00 PM with Reverend Jimmy Spikes and Reverend Ray Foreman officiating. Burial will follow at Pea River Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family request that donations be made to the Brundidge United Methodist Church or the Brundidge Public Library on lieu of flowers. Jeffcoat-Linville Funeral Home Tallassee (334)283-6801 Jeffcoat-Linville Funeral Home of Tallassee Directing GRAHAM, Dorothy March Louise, 2006. passed away Tuesday, 7, She is survived by her husband, Talmadge W.

Graham; her children, Carl R. Cochran (Linda), Janice Patterson (Freddie), and Phillip Graham; grandchildren, John Cochran, Stacey Wood (Hilton), Les Patterson (Susan), Lance Patterson (Jackie), Jennifer Graham and Stephanie Graham; one great grandchild; a brother, Billy Welch; and sisters, Mary Charles Causey and Rosa Lee Golden. She is preceded in death by a son, James Dexter Graham; a granddaughter, Carla Melinda Cochran; and a brother, Lewis Welch. The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 8 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Jeffcoat-Linville Funeral Home. The funeral will be a private family service.

POLLARD, Cathy Coan, age 47. born July 14, 1958 passed away Monday, March 6, 2006. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, March 9, 2006 at JeffcoatLinville Chapel with Rev. Jay Woodal officiating. Burial to follow in Old Sharon Cemetery.

Survivors include: father, Frazier Coan; mother, Emma Langley (Johnny); sisters, Dianne Coan Lomax (Mark), Lisa Coan Bailey (Ricky); brothers, Gary Coan (Sheryl), Davy Coan (Mona); several nieces nephews. She is elements are intact," Davis said, adding that the timing for the campaign coincides with the recent availability of hotel rooms. Katrina flooded 80 percent of New Orleans and much of the city remains a mess. Demolition of the worst-damaged homes in the hard hit lower Ninth Ward and Lakeview areas only began this week. But the campaign stresses the areas of the city that have largely bounced back.

Wendy Rodrigue, wife of famous "Blue Dog" artist George Rodrigue, said her husband participated to spread the word that the parts of New Orleans tourists love, particularly the French Quarter, are fine and ready for tourists. The Rodrigues just moved back into their New Orleans home about a week ago, Wendy Rodrigue said. The couple had evacuated to Lafayette and Carmel, while their home was being repaired from storm damage. "It feels so good to be back," she said. "George was so honored to be a part of this." DATE FUNERAL HOME March 8 March 10 March 11 March 9 March 8 March 9 March 8 March 9 March 11 March 9 March 9 March 9 March 10 March 10 Leak-Memory Dillard-Troy Southern Memorial Leak-Memory Phillips-Riley Ross-Clayton Jeffcoat-Linville E.G.

Cummings Ridout's E.G. Cummings Phillips-Riley Alabama Heritage Jeffcoat-Linville Out of State State Dillard-Brundidge Jeffcoat-Linville preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Pollard and a brother, Carl Frazier Coan. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 8 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Jeffcoat-Linville Funeral Home. Jeffcoat-Linville Funeral Home of Tallassee Directing WHITMAN, Ophelia Mae, age 85, born September 8, 1920, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2006. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am, Friday, March 10, 2006 at Jeffcoat-Linville Chapel.

Rev. Tim Bass officiating. Burial to follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Survivors include: daughter, Ophelia Pendergraft (Harold), Dadeville, AL; daughter-in-law, Barbara Whitman Wetumpka, AL; sisters, Virginia Abrams, Kent, AL Lois Geddie, Deatsville, AL, Julia Warren, Eclectic, AL; grandchildren, Ashley (Kenneth) Loomis, Buford, GA, Trey Whitman (Jamie), Mobile, AL; great-grandchildren, Maegan Loomis, Whit Loomis, Ryan Loomis and Jacob Loomis; step-grandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Claude Whitman and a son, Curtis Claude Whitman, Jr.

She was a longtime member of Beulah Baptist Church in the Union Community. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 9 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Jeffcoat-Linville Funeral Home. Jeffcoat-Linville Funeral Home of Tallassee Directing State SUPPLE, 84 Mr. James "Jimmy" Joel, of Hurtsboro passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at Doctors Hospital, Columbus, Ga. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 9, 2006 at EST at Vance Memorial Chapel, 3738 Hwy 431 Phenix City, AL 36867 with Minister Ben Slauson officiating.

Interment will follow at Hurtsboro City Cemetery at EST. The family will processi friends Wednesday 5-7 at the funeral home. Mr. Supple was born September 15, 1921 in Ramer, AL son of the late James J. Supple and Bertha Moore Supple Moseley.

He was an retired engineer with the Alabama Highway Department with 46 years of service. He was a member of Hatchechubbee Church of Christ and a WW II US Army Veteran. He is preceded in death by. his parents, his first wife, Mildred F. Chesnut, two sisters; Elizabeth Register and Bertha Scott; step-brother, John Cleveland Moseley.

He is survived by, his wife, Louise Hall Supple of Hurtsboro, AL; A daughter, Joanna Holmes and husband, Frank of Hoover, AL; Two step-sons; Ron Hughes of Phenix City, AL; Don Hughes and wife, Pam of Hurtsboro, AL; A brother, George Franklin Moseley and wife, Annefte of Columbus, GA; 5 grandchildren, Lauren and Stephanie Holmes; Todd Hughes and wife, Kelli; Courtney Hughes, Angel Fleming and husband, Judah; 3 Great Grandchildren; Claire and Hart Hughes, and Ty Fleming; Many nieces and nephews. Out-of-State SAXON, Mrs. Hettie Elverta Wood Saxon, age 102, of 3561 Jackson Millbrook, formerly of the Steadman Community, passed away March 1, 2006. Mrs. Saxon was born October 21, 1903, in Tallapoosa, to the late Isaac Freeman and Winnie Jane Pope Wood.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tal Saxon; brothers, Robert Wood and Lee Vance Wood; half sisters and brothers, Colonel Hughes, Cora Hughes, Fannie Hughes, Lillian Murdock, Noah Wood, Jim Wood, Anna Newman, Etta Pope, Alonzo Wood, Leo Wood, Monroe Wood and Thomas Wood. Mrs. Saxon was retired from the American Thread Company. Mrs. Saxon is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Clarice Faye and Fred Burgess, of Millbrook; grandsons, David (Julie) Burgess and Wayne Burgess; and great-grandchildren, James and Larissa Burgess.

Funeral services were held Saturday, March 4, 2006 at 11:00 AM from the chapel of Miller Funeral Home with Bro. Wayne Smith officiating. Music was provided by Harold McWhorter. Pallbearers serving were Paul Roberts, Mark Newman, James Newman, Wendell Wood, Bradley Teague and Cliff Teague. Interment followed in Steadman Church Cemetery.

Miller Funeral Home of Tallapoosa was in charge of the arrangements. 7 Police: Grad chose SUV to inflict more injury By Emery P. Dalesio Associated Press Writer RALEIGH, N.C. A University of North Carolina graduate rented a sport utility vehicle in order to inflict the maximum amount of injury while driving through a popular campus gathering spot, according to an affidavit filed by investigators. Mohammed Reza Taheri-azar, a 22-year-old native of Iran, told authorities he drove a rented Grand Cherokee because it had four drive and could "run things over and keep going," according to the application for a warrant to search Taheri-azar's home and vehicle.

one was seriously hurt last when a SUV plowed through a part of the UNC campus known as The Pit, scattering startled students. Moments later, Taheri-azar called 911 to surrender, and prosecutors later charged him with nine counts of attempted murder and assault. During the 911 call, Taheriazar told an emergency dispatcher he wanted to "punish the government of the United States for their actions around the world," according to a recording released by police. Authorities have said Taheri-azar later told investigators he intentionally hit people to "avenge the deaths of Muslims around the world." The affidavit, released Tuesday along with a list of items collected during the search, also said Taheri-azar told police he had been considering an attack to avenge mistreatment of fellow Muslims for two years, and had planned Friday's assault for two months. "Taheri-azar repeatedly said that the United States Government had been killing his people across the sea and that he decided to attack," the affidavit read.

It was signed by Detective Matthew Dodson, of the university's police department, and Lt. Robert Carden, of the Chapel Hill Police Department. Investigators said Taheri-azar picked 11:45 a.m. Friday for the attack because that's when he expected the largest number of people to be congregating The Pit. To get there, Taheri- azar had to jump a curb and weave past campus buildings.

He told Dodson he disappointed there weren't more people in the area when the attack occurred, according to the affidavit. The affidavit said Taheri-azar was carrying two cans of pepper spray and a five-inch folding knife he intended to use if he was trapped or threatened during the attack. At his first court appearance Monday, Taheri-azar told the judge he planned to represent himself and was "thankful for the opportunity to spread the will of Allah." He was assigned a public defender, but ignored the lawyer's advice to stop talking and told the judge he would make his own decisions about what to say. District Attorney Jim Woodall said Monday he expects Taheriazar will be allowed to represent himself. He is being held in Raleigh in lieu of $5.5 million bond at the state's only maximum security prison.

Taheri-azar graduated from North Carolina in December after studying psychology and philosophy. Investigators believe he has spent most of his life in the United States. A search of Taheri-azar's apartment found a white envelope containing a letter he told police would spell out his reasons for the attack. The letter's contents were not described in the documents released Tuesday. Also confiscated in the search were a personal digital assistant, computer memory discs, a videocassette, two cell phones, two Navy SEAL training videotapes, and an application for a gun permit..