The Clarke County Tribune from Quitman, Mississippi • 16

THE CLARKE COUNTY TRIBUNE PAGE 16 THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2016 Hicks to be honored for accomplishments Cameron Hicks, a former Quitman High School Honor Graduate and Mississippi Scholars student, will be honored at the University of Southern Mississippi for his outstanding academic and leadership accomplishments at the 26th Annual Celebration of Scholastic Excellence Awards Program on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. in the Thad Cochran Center Grand Ballroom. Cameron has also been chosen to become a member of Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society. Alpha Kappa Mu is a general scholarship honor society open to juniors and senior men and women in all academic areas. Their purpose is to promote high scholarship, encourage sincere and zealous endeavor in all fields of knowledge and service, to cultivate a high order of personal living, and to develop an appreciation for scholarship and scholarly endeavor in others.

Cameron is currently attending the University of Southern Mississippi. He is a junior and is majoring in television, radio, and film production. He earned a scholarship and works for the Southern Miss Athletic Department as a student media specialist. He is the son of Charles and Tracey Hicks. Congratulations to Cameron Hicks, a Quitman High School success story.

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Suite 3 Meridian, MS 601-693-0030 htTi Kt Torch of Hope: Commissioner Cindy Hyde-Smith announced that the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) is now accepting FY 2016 proposals for both the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program and the Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program (FSMIP). The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and authorized by the Farm, Food, and Jobs Bill (Farm Bill). The purpose of the program is to solely enhance the competitiveness of Mississippi's specialty crop industry. Specialty crops are defined as fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture and nursery crops (including floriculture). Projects funded through this Clarke County for Society 39355 must be submitted to MDAC by 5:00 p.m.

on April 29, 2016. For additional information about this program or to obtain application guidelines, contact Michael Lasseter at (601) 359-1120 or michaelLmdac.ms.gov or visit the Alerts and Announcements section at www. mdac ms gov. campaign against Iraq the likes of which the world had never seen," Holloway said. The VFW members extend a cordial invitation to come out and help celebrate this anniversary.

vey Mississippi's restaurant industry is open for everyone's business." The official launch date is scheduled for late April. If you would like to participate in the program or would like more information contact the MHRA office at 601.608.0221 or by email at infomsra.org. program must address at least one of the following priority areas: research and development; promotionmarketing; educationextension; economics or ag policy. Funding will not be awarded to projects that solely benefit a particular commercial product or provide a profit to a single organization, institution or individual. Applications must be submitted to MDAC by May 16, 2016.

To obtain an application, visit the Alerts and Announcements section at www.mdac.ms.gov, call (601) 359-1196, or email susanmdac FSMIP is funded by the USDA and provides matching funds on a competitive basis to state departments of agriculture, state colleges and universities, and other appropriate state agencies. The purpose of the program is to assist in exploring new market opportunities for U.S. food and agricultural products and to encourage research and innovation aimed at improving the efficiency and performance of the marketing system. Eligible agricultural categories include poultry; livestock, dairy and poultry products; food, feed and fiber crops; fish and shellfish; horticulture, viticulture, apiary and forest products; and processed or manufactured products derived from such commodities. FSMIP also accepts proposals dealing with nutraceuticals, bioenergy, compost, agro- Anniversary Continued from front Holloway, Veteran Affairs Officer for Clarke County.

"Desert Storm's goal was to expel Iraqi forces from Campaign Continued from Page 7 would like to convey the message that "Everyone's Welcome Here." The MHRA will create a web presence that will list a master directory of participating restaurants and businesses. yrl of Hope lit at the Relay For Life the following people: In Honor Of: In Honor Of: In Honor Of: (Minimum of $100.00 Donation per Torch) City: Phone Minimum $100.00 Donation Forms Must Be Received by April 15, 2016 After the Relay For Life, the Torches will be available for those who purchased. Torch Plates will include the Relay For Life Logo, the name of the individual the Torch was purchased for and who the Torch is given by. Relay For Life is April 30, 2016 Archusa Water Park, Quitman Lee wins at Regional Reading Fair Congratulations to Kaydin Lee for her recent first place win at the Regional Reading Fair in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. She will advance to State Reading Fair.

We will her the best of luck. neighboring Kuwait, which Saddam Hussein's military had invaded months before. The U.N. had put forth the deadline of Jan. 15 for Iraq to withdrawal from Kuwait, which was never adhered to.

As a result, the U.S. and its broad coalition began an air The Association and its members will use social media to support the campaign and convey a message of inclusivity. Cashion adds, "Our industry serves a diverse customer base and we want to make sure all customers are appreciated and welcomed. We have a very clear and strong message to con- I would like a Torch In Memory Of: In Memory Of: In Memory Of: Total Number of Torches: Given By: Address: State: Credit Team: Mail form to: Verlynn Robinson Make checks payable to: American Cancer 307 Mulberry Lane Quitman, MS.