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Monday, December 11, 2006 News of Record HATTIESBURG AMERICAN PS MOORE FUNERAL SERVICE 805 Hardy Street 544-2141 Mrs. Ercelle "Jo" McMillian Lexington, SC Formerly of Purvis and Hattiesburg Services 7 p.m. Monday Moore Purvis Chapel Graveside 10 a.m. Tuesday Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery Mrs. Florine Love Brooks McHenry Services 11 a.m.

Monday Moore Wiggins Chapel Interment McHenry-Oaklawn Cemetery Mrs. Margaret Barrineau Wiggins Graveside services 11 a.m, Tuesday Biloxi National Cemetery Rev. Bilbo E. Sellers Hattiesburg Graveside services 1:30 p.m. Tuesday Roseland Park Cemetery Mr.

Joe E. Garrett Petal Services 3 p.m. Tuesday Moore Petal Chapel Interment Hillcrest Cemetery You may sign the guest book at www.moorefuneralservices.com Member af Internatinaal Order of the GOLDEN RULE Monday The Hurricane Relief Grant Program for Historic Preservation is being administered by MDAH through its Gulf Coast field office. Deadlines for grant applications are Jan. 5 and April 6.

Details: Chelius Carter (228) 435-1180. Dominos event: Mexican Train Dominos is played at 9 a.m. today, Wednesday and Friday a at the Petal Family and Monday and Thursday at the Hattiesburg site. Once a month both groups will play at one of the locations. Details: (601) 583- 4000.

Dec. 12 TOPS meetings: Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets Tuesdays at the following locations: noon at the M.A.R.C.H. Building in Hattiesburg, (601) 268-8796; 6 p.m. at the C.E. Roy Community Center, (601) 544- 3994; and 6:30 p.m.

at the Church of God Worship Center in Wiggins, (601) 928-7432. TOPS is a nonprofit weight loss support group open to women, men, teens and pre-teens. Details: Paulette, area captain, (601) 763-7507. Wesley Biblical Seminary will be hosting a 15-week study on global evangelism with Belhaven participating from Jan. 16-May 1, each Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Cost depends on level of enrollment. A $15 advance registration fee is due by Jan. 3. Details: (601) 968-5907 or I Banquet, auction: The Forrest and Lamar Ducks Unlimited Chapter will present its annual banquet and auction at 5 p.m. Dec.

12 at the Forrest County Multi Purpose Center. Tickets: $50 individual, $65 couple, $15 Green Wing (kids) and $350 sponsor. Sponsorship includes: six dinner tickets, sponsor table at dinner, camouflage duffle bag, ducks unlimited sponsor car tag, sponsor unframed print and $100 in raffle tickets to win a shotgun. Details: (601) 299-8420 or (601) 329-1515. Workshop: Jones County Junior College's Small Business Administration is offering a "First Steps" workshop for starting a small business from 6-9 p.m.

the second Tuesday of each month at the JCJC Advanced Technology Center. Free. Instructor: Kathy St. Amant. Details: (601) 477-4235.

William Carey University School of Music will present Keyboards at Christmas at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 in Smith Auditorium. The program will feature the piano department, the Carey Carillon and vocal ensemble Carpenter's Wood. Admission is free.

Details: (601) 318-6175. The Retired Education Personnel of the Mississippi Pine Belt will be ringing the bell for Salvation Army from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Wal-Mart SuperCenter on U.S. 49. Details: (601) 545-1073 or (601) 582-8169.

Auditions: Laurel Little Theatre will hold auditions for "Sweet Charity" at 7 p.m. Dec. 12- 13 at the Arabian Theatre in Laurel Mike Brumfield LUMBERTON Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Olive Baptist Church for Mike Connor Brumfield, 75, of Lumberton, who died Dec. 10, 2006, in Lumberton.

Burial will be in Brumfield Cemetery. Mr. Brumfield was a volunteer firefighter and a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of Olive Baptist Church and the Rotary Club.

Survivors include his wife, Jenny Pezant Brumfield of Lumberton; a son, Mike Connor "Butch" Brumfield of Lumberton; three daughters, Debe Williams of Douglasville, and Sandy Kee and Babs Kee, both of Lum- Hulett Winstead Funeral 601-582-1571 Home, Ina. P. O. BOX 1687 205 BAY STREET HATTIESBURG, MISSISSIPPI 39401 Mr. Max Dyal Ball Sumrall Services 2 p.m.

Monday Sumrall First Baptist Church Interment Roseland Park Cemetery Mr. Raymond Riles Sumrall Services to be announced Mr. Emmett Marshall Collier Gulfport Services 11:30 a.m. Tuesday Hulett-Winstead Chapel Interment Highland Cemetery Mr. Herschel Shattles Hattiesburg Services to be announced SELECTED Independent FUNERAL Member by Invitation for dancers, singers and actors 15 and older.

Details: (601) 297-5157. Santa's Pajama Party will be held from 5-7 p.m. Dec. 12 at Antonelli College. Children will have story time and pictures with Santa, coloring with elves and refreshments.

Free admission. Details: Antonelli College, (601) 583-4100. Dec. 13 Farmers' Market: J.A.P. Carter Jr.

Farmers Market on Corrine Street is open 7 a.m. -noon Wednesdays and Saturdays year round. Arts, crafts and more are available as well as fresh produce, honey and jelly made by area farmers. Details: Holiday class: Lauren Rogers Museum of Art in Laurel will present a holiday crafts class for students in kindergarten through sixth grades from p.m. Dec.

13 at the museum annex. Participants will create a variety of handmade ornaments including gingerbread men, silly clay Santas and artsy angels. Cost: $151 for members, $20 for nonmembers. Class sizes are limited. All skill levels welcome.

Details, registration: (601) 649-6374. Dominos event: Mexican Train Dominos is played at 9 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Petal Family and Monday and Thursday at the Hattiesburg site. Once a month both groups will play at one of the locations. Details: (601) 583-4000.

Meeting: NARFE will meet at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 13, at Cane Creek Restaurant. Details: Patricia Oldenburg (601) 298-1099. The Retired Education Personnel of Mississippi, Pine Belt Area, will celebrate its annual Christmas luncheon at 11 a.m.

Dec. 13 at the W.U. Sigler Community Center. Details: (601) 545-1073 or (601) 264-5848. Evangelist Linda Lewis Walker of Kentwood, will be at Eaton Temple Church of God in Christ for a noon prayer, 7 p.m.

prayer service and 7:30 p.m. service Dec. 13-15. Details: Steve Hurd or Earnestine Lewis (601) 731- 2375. LiveWell Center of Forrest General Hospital, located in the Cloverleaf Medical Plaza suite 40, will have an open house from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Dec. 13, with supervised exercise programs, guidance in cardio and pulmonary rehabilitation and nutritional counseling. Details: FGH OnCall, (800) 844- 4445. Trinity Episcopal Church will have a soup supper at 5:30 p.m. Dec.

13 followed by its Advent book study of "The Real Mary" at 6 p.m. Christian Science Society holds it testimony meeting on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Details: (601) 264-1105 or www.spirituality.com. Dec. 14 Dominos event: Mexican Train Dominos is played at 9 a.m.

Obituaries berton; two brothers, Albert O. "Pete" Brumfield of Nashville, and George A. Brumfield of Gautier; two sisters, Ruby Brumfield of Magnolia and Pearl Craine of State Line, seven grandchildren; and nine great- grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. today at White Funeral Home in Poplarville.

Evelyn Clay Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Hattiesburg for Evelyn Clay, 71, of Hattiesburg, who died Dec. 7, 2006, at Forrest General Hospital. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Mrs.

Clay attended Mount Zion Baptist Church. Survivors include her son, Jeffery Gilbert of Hattiesburg, a sister, Kaye Frances Coleman of Baton Rouge, and 10 grandchildren. Visitation will be from noon-1 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Century Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Emmett M. Collier GULFPORT Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home in Hattiesburg for Emmett Marshall Collier, 66, of Gulfport, who died Dec. 9, 2006, at Gulfport Memorial Hospital. Burial will be in Highland Ceme- JONES SON FUNERAL HOMES RICHTON 601-788-6000 Mr.

Roland Z. Freeman 10 a.m. Tuesday Zions Rest Missionary Baptist Church Freeman Cemetery Visit Monday at the church 5:30 p.m. until service time Pine Belt Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Petal Family and Monday and Thursday at the Hattiesburg site. Once a month both groups will play at one of the locations.

Details: (601) 583-4000. Book signing, presentation: M.M. "John" Dollar will speak about his first book "Stories from Liars, Friends and the Innocent" at the Laurel-Jones County Library at noon Dec. 14. Books will be available for sale and signing.

Details: (601) 428-4313. Support group: The Adult Diabetes Support Group will meet at 2 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the LiveWell Center in the Cloverleaf Medical Plaza. Free. Details: (601) 288-8859.

Support group: The Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Forrest General Hospital's Oak Room. Free. Details: (601) 288- 3804. Support group: The Autism Spectrum Support Group will meet from p.m.

the second Thursday of every month at Forrest General's Center for Healthy Living at Family Y. Free. Details: (601) 264- 8005. Support group: The Compassionate Friends Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Forrest General's Center for Healthy Living at the Family Y.

Free. Details: (601) 545-5094. Holiday event: New Stage Theatre will present "A Christmas Carol" at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14-16 and 10 a.m.

Dec. 16 at 1100 Carlisle St. in Jackson. Tickets $18 with student, senior citizen, and group discounts available. Details (601) 948- 3533 or www.newstagetheatre.com.

William Carey University Chorale will perform Christmas Vespers Concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 in Smith Auditorium. Candlelit processional and recessional, Scripture lessons and Christmas carols. Free admission.

Details (601) 318-6175. The Courtyard by Marriott in Hattiesburg and the Area Development Partnership will host the Christmas Time Business After Hours from p.m. Dec. 14. Details; (601) 268-3050.

The Forrest County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will hold ceremonies for 2007-2009 elected officers and executive board members at 6 p.m. Dec. 14 at St. James CME Church in Hattiesburg. Dec.

15 Dominos event: Mexican Train Dominos is played at 9 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Petal Family and Monday and Thursday at the Hattiesburg site. Once a month both groups will play at one of the locations. Details: (601) 583-4000. Ballet: Ballet Magnificat will present "A Christmas Dream" ballet set to Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker" Dec.

15-17 at Thalia Mara Mr. Collier was retired from sewing machine sales and services and was a Baptist. He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin Collier; mother and stepfather, Ota Mae and A.B. Meadows. Survivors include his wife, Melba Collier of Gulfport; a son, Michael E.

Collier of Olive Branch; a daughter, Lecia K. Paull of Gulfport; brother, Alvin Glyn Collier of Hattiesburg, and two granddaughters. Memorials may be made to the American Kidney Society. Visitation will be from a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Roland Z. Freeman RICHTON Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Zions Rest Missionary Baptist Church for Roland Z. Freeman, 87, of Richton, who died Dec. 9, 2006, at his residence.

Burial will be in Freeman Cemetery. Mr. Freeman was a retired carpenter and a member of Zions Rest Missionary Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran and a member of VFW Post He was preceded in death by his wife, Ollie Mae Freeman; son, R.Z.

"Joe" Freeman; and parents, Sam and Susie Freeman. Survivors include a daughter, Jessie Burge of Richton; three sisters, Mary Freeman and Ernie Mae Freeman, both of Richton, and Carolyn Dunn of Mobile, seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Visitation will begin at 5:30 p.m. today until services at the church. Jones and Son Funeral Home of Richton is in charge of arrangements.

Joe Garrett Services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Moore Funeral Home in Petal for Joe Garrett, 81, of Petal, who died Dec. 8, 2006, at Forrest General Hospital. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery. Mr.

Garrett was a retired motorman calendar Auditorium in Jackson. Details: (601) 977-1001 or www.balletmagnificat.com. Art exhibit: The Lauren Rogers Museum of Art in Laurel will exhibit "Views from the Vault" Dec. 15-Jan. 21.

Features work by Southern artists Dusti Bonge, William Hollingsworth, Maltby Sykes and Ellsworth Woodward. Details: (601) 649-6374. Holiday event: Ellisville First United Methodist Church will present the play "A Smoky Mountain Christmas" at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15-16 and 2:30 p.m.

Dec. 17. Free admission. Dec. 16 Concert: The University of Southern Mississippi Percussion Studio will present "Rhythms of Christmas" at 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 16 at the Mannoni Performing Arts Center. Tickets, $10; free with student ID, seniors: (601) 266-5418. Farmers' Market: J.A.P. Carter Jr.

Farmers Market on Corrine Street is open 7 a.m.-noon Wednesdays and Saturdays year round. Arts, crafts and more are available as well as fresh produce, honey and jelly made by area farmers. Details: Holiday event: Lumberton High School Band will present its annual "Lights of Lumberton" concert Dec. 16 immediately following the parade on the front lawn of the Lewis home on Main Street. Just follow the luminaries and crowd.

The band will perform season favorites to be followed by performances from other groups in the area. Details: Bonnie Ledet at (601) 796-8134 or (601) 796-3938. Pokemon tournament: Second annual Pokemon City Championships will be held at The Gamers Sanctuary, 2122 Oak Grove Road, at 1 p.m. Dec. 16.

For gamers 10 and older. Free. Details: (601) 720-6029 or http://mspokemon.com. Youth Challenge graduation: Camp Shelby Youth Challenge graduation will begin at 10 a.m. Dec.

16 the Forrest County Multi Purpose Center. Admission is free. Details: (601) 583-7500. The University of Southern Mississippi will present the Percussion Studio's Rhythms of Christmas concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec.

16 in the Mannoni Performing Arts Center. Tickets: (601) 266-5418 or (800) 844-8425. New Stage Theatre in Jackson will hold a workshop in juggling from 2-4 p.m. Dec. 16 taught by Brian Landis Folkins of Denver.

Cost is $50 and includes a set of three juggling balls. Details: Kate Roselle (601) 948-3533, ext. 232 or Vision Baptist Church in Petal will hold its annual Christmas Cantata at 7 p.m. Dec. 16 and at 11 a.m.

Dec. 17. Details: (601) 582- 8934 or (601) 584-8222. The Tree of Remembrance Celebration will be held at White Funeral Home in Poplarville at 2 with Trans Ocean for 32 years and attended Macedonia Baptist Church. He was a U.S.

Marines World War II veteran. Survivors include his wife, Nell Garrett of Petal; three daughters, Glenda; Lamey of Mobile, Patty Jo Murphy of Destin, and Paula Meadows of Petal; a sister, Mattie Florence Smith of Brookhaven; two brothers, Willard Garrett of Silver Creek and George Garrett of Arm; six grandchildren; and one grandchild. Visitation will be from p.m. today at the funeral home. Norma F.

Jones COLUMBIA Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Cemetery for Norma F. Jones, 87, of Columbia, who died Dec. 9, 2006, at Marion General Hospital. Mrs.

Jones was a homemaker and member of Foxworth United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert Jones. Survivors include a daughter, Donna R. Harvey of Brandon; a son, Jesse Jones of Knoxville, three grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Colonial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Bilbo E. Sellers Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Roseland Park Cemetery for the Rev. Bilbo E. Sell- ers, 98, of Hattiesburg, who died Dec.

9, 2006, at Forrest General Hospital. Mr. Sellers was a minister. Survivors include his wife, Mable G. Sellers of Hattiesburg, a son, William T.

"Champ" Sellers tiesburg; two daughters, Mary Walker and Mattie Lea Jordan, of Hattiesburg; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5-8 today at Moore Funeral Hattiesburg. Community diary Crime report The following is roundup of crimes reported to area agencies within the previous 24 hours. Hattiesburg Kenneth T. Armstrong, 21, 200 Cypress Avenue, Hattiesburg, jailed on possession of a controlled substance charge Gabriel Shemper, 20, 4500 Mississippi 29, Hattiesburg, jailed on possession of powdered cocaine charge Steven Jonte Barnes, 21, 100 Deas Road, Hattiesburg, jailed on possession of a controlled substance, possession of a firearm after a felony, aggravated assault charges Robbery was reported after a black male suspect wearing a dark sweatshirt and jeans took an undisclosed sum of cash from clerk at a business at 1501 Broadway Drive.

Petal Police were unavailable with reports Forrest County Nothing to report Lamar County Deputies reported a one-car wreck on Cole Road with no injuries, a two-vehicle wreck on Mississippi 589 with no injuries, a one-car wreck on Whiddon Road with no injuries, petty larceny Huntington Drive, a domestic disturbance on Mississippi 589, domestic disturbance on Mississippi 589, a disturbance on Sunny Meadows, a disturbance on Pelly Davis, a disturbance on Sullivan Kilrane Road, a disturbance on Bentbroke Lane, a disturbance on Bilbo Road, disturbance on Hacienda Drive. Highway Patrol The Highway Patrol reported six wrecks, three with injuries, and two arrests. Fire calls 02 p.m. Sunday, Chapel Road, grass fire Birthdays To get a birthday in the Hattiesburg American, call (601) 584-3018 and leave the name, correct spelling, birthday date, age, hometown and a phone number in case we have questions. Sellers of HatLou both p.m.

Home in p.m. Dec. 16 with a Holiday Church will present its annual driveRemembrance Service. RSVP: (601) through live Nativity, The Road to 795-4982. Bethlehem, from p.m.

Dec. 17. Dec. 17 Corinth Baptist Church will present a gospel sing at 2 p.m. Dec.

Reunion: Hattiesburg High 17. Sunday school will begin at 10 School Class of 1939 will hold its re- a.m., worship service at 11 a.m. and union for family and friends from 2- the church's annual 4 p.m. the second Sunday of the Dinner will month in the Magnolia Room at be at noon. Details: (601) 297-5844.

Wesley Medical Center. Trinity Episcopal Church will Holiday event: New Stage have a Blue Christmas Services at 5 Theatre will present "A Christmas p.m. Dec. 17. Carol" at 2 p.m.

Dec. 17 at 1100 First Presbyterian Church of Carlisle St. in Jackson. Tickets are Hattiesburg will hold a "White $18 with student, senior citizen and Christmas Service" and take a colgroup discounts available. Details lection of nonperishable food at 6 (601) 948-3533 or www.new- p.m.

Dec. 17. stagetheatre.com. The children's symphony orMount Olive Baptist Church chestra of Antioch Missionary celebrates its annual Christmas cel- Baptist Church will perform "Tell it ebration at 6 p.m. Dec.

17 with, Again, Grandpa" concert and also among other guests, comedian play cantata music at 9:30 a.m. Dec. Rickey Smiley. The church is located 17. Details: (601) 544-1294.

at 1313 Country Club Road. Greater New Life Apostolic Admission is free, but reserved seat- Faith Church in Hattiesburg will ing is available. Details (601) 582- hold a Christmas Celebration at 5 3475 or www.themtolivechurch.org. p.m. Dec.

17. Details, transportation: Lumberton United Methodist (601) 520-0304 or (601) 544-6193. ANSWERS TO 01 As South, vulnerable, you hold: 1065 9 0952 J6 763 The bidding has proceeded: NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST 14 10 What do you bid now? A If you play negative doubles, this is the time to trot out your favorite weapon it is for holdings like this that the convention was designed. If not, you must overcall one heart despite the fact that it is your weaker major. To overcall one spade runs the risk of losing a possible 4-4 heart fit.

Q2 Both vulnerable, as South you hold: 497 98 034 AK0108752 What is your opening bid? A If you play gambling three-notrump opening bids, you have the perfect hand for that gadget a long, solid minor suit and no outside tricks. If not, we would pre-empt to the maximum. Our choice is five clubs, regardless of vulnerability. Q3 As South, vulnerable, you hold: 41076 9 AQ6 0 AQ107 AK9 The bidding has proceeded: SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST 10 Pass 19 Pass What do you bid now? spade a jump to two no trump would have been a no-brainer. Now you have to choose between two no trump, four hearts or three clubs.

We hate to jump to game in a major with a flat hand and only three-card support or jump shift with that type of hand. We opt for two no trump, the least of evils. Q4 Both vulnerable, as South you hold: 48 9 10873 KJ4 AK063 A Life would have been far simpler had partner responded one BRIDGE QUIZ The bidding has proceeded: SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST 14 Pass 10 Pass What do you bid now? A Don't let the host of high cards in the minor suits deflect you from your duty. If you don't introduce your major-suit now, despite its flimsy quality, you will never convince partner you have four cards in the suit. So spurn a club rebid or a diamond raise in favor of a bid of one heart.

05. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: 9A 0A54 AK652 The bidding has proceeded: SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST 14 Pass Pass 14 What action do you take? A Your second suit has been picked off and there is nothing to suggest that you have any playable contract. On the contrary, it seems that your best chance for a plus score is to defeat the opponents. Pass, and await further developments. Q6 As South, vulnerable, you hold: A Void 9 AK62 AQ762 A 1032 The bidding has proceeded: EAST SOUTH WEST NORTH 14 Dbl 24 30 Pass What do you bid now? A The fact that partner entered the auction freely places him with some values, so slam is a distinct possibility.

The way to get this information to partner the lowest possible level is to start with a cue-bid of three spades right now. (Tannah Hirsch welcomes readers' responses sent in care of this newspaper or to Tribune Media Services 2225 Kenmore Suite 114, Buffalo, NY. 14207. E-mail responses may be sent to.