AMITE SCHOOL CENTER LOOKING FORWARD TO NEW HEADMASTER'S IDEAS

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After a full career of teaching public schools around southeast Texas’ urban centers of Beaumont and Orange, Richard Sessions, Amite School Center’s new headmaster, has taken on the challenge of bringing more to Amite School Center in hopes of getting more students enrolled. He is suggesting offering possible students something they can’t get anywhere else. One of these programs is a computer-based distance learning that can be done through the either of the two computer labs on the premises of the school.

Jul 30th 2010

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AMITE COUNTY GOOD SAMARITAN

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In Hollywood most movies portray small town people of Mississippi as near freaks so most have a certain perspective when they come through. They are greatly surprised when they find out different.

SHARP HONORED FOR SERVICE AND DEDICATION

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Tuesday, July 13, 2010, Amite County firefighting pioneer Bill Sharp was given a surprise when he greeted a roomful of people at the Ethel Stratton Vance Park in Lliberty. The event was given to honor Mr. Sharp in his retirement after thirty-four years as assistant fire chief at East Central Volunteer Fire Department and a volunteer rescue worker. Many would remember Mr. Sharp as longtime principal at Liberty Elementary School as well. He retired from this position in 2000 after 411/2 years in education.

TEAM HEADED TO FLORIDA

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The 2010 Nightmare Baseball team is headed to Panama City, FL this weekend to compete in the 13 yr old USSSA World Series!

200th ANNIVERSARY OF EAST FORK BAPTIST CHURCH

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Events start Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at Chandler's Hill in Amite County, the site where the Church first met, then September 16 through the 19th. Detailed information will be forthcoming closer to the date of celebration.

AMITE COUNTY MAN KILLED ON FENN ROAD

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Daniel Glenn Hughey, 27, of Liberty, was pronounced dead at the scene by Amite County Coroner James Magee Friday, July 16, 2010 around 12:30 p.m.
According to reports, Hughey’s was driving southbound on Fenn Road when his car left the road, went down an embankment, rolled and flipped several times, partialy ejecting him, and catching on fire.
Hughey was the only occupant in the car. An autopsy has been ordered.

FIRE DESTROYS HOME

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Home owner June O’Brian knows what it is to lose a home to the likes of a fire. At approximately 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 20, 2010, a fire broke out and claimed yet another Amite County home located on Barron Road. O’Brian’s wife had left the home their home in routine for the day, leaving the home vacant.
Volunteer Fire Departments involved in helping to get the flames under control were East Central, Mars Hill, Liberty Rural and Smithdale. No injuries were reported from the residents or the firemen that risked themselves to try and save the home.

Announcements

COTHREN GRADUATES WITH HONORS

Tanner Cothren of Liberty recently graduated with honors from Pearl River Community College in Hattiesburg, Ms. He received an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant and is licensed by the Mississippi State Department of Health/Professional Licensure Branch. Tanner is the son of Ronnie and Amy Cothren and is a 2008 graduate of Amite School Center.

SPONSOR YOUR STAR TODAY!

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Jr. Food Mart are teaming up to help find a cure for Cystic Firbrosis. You can help by purchasing a STAR today, which will have your name placed on it. Sponsor your star today!

HUNTER EDUCATION/SAFETY CLASSES

Hunter Education/Safety classes for 2010 will be held at the Amite County Justice Court Complex on the following dates:
• August 28
• October 11, 12, 14 (must attend all three nights
• November 6
Times and specifics will be published later. For more information contact Murry Toney at 601- 657-8620.

Obituaries

CHARLES RICHARD SHULTZ

Charles Richard Shultz, 88, of Smithdale, died Saturday, July 17, 2010, at his residence. He was born December 30, 1921 in Duquesne, PA. He was the son of Wesley G. and Margaret Elizabeth Treece Shultz. He was a retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant with 20 plus years service having retired in July 1964. At the time of his retirement he held the highest enlisted rank and also had a Reserve rank of Major.
He was a member of First Christian Church in Duquesne and attended Grace Way Church of the Nazarene in Summit.

ZELDA MAE HIGGINS

Funeral services were held Friday, July 16, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home in Gloster for Zelda Mae Higgins, 67, of Gloster. Brother Carl McClain officiated. Burial was in Higgins Cemetery, near Liberty.
Mrs. Higgins passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in McComb.
Born May 10, 1943, in Amite County, Mrs. Higgins was the daughter of Burton and Lorena Berryhill Huff, both deceased.
Mrs. Higgins was a homemaker and faithful member of First Assembly of God in Gloster.

WILLIAM WASHINGTON

Memorial services were held Saturday, July 17, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. at Young’s Funeral Home in Summit for William James Washington, 77, a native of Amite County and resident of Waukegan, Illinois. Larry Bates officiated. Burial was in Good Hope Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Washington peacefully departed this life Thursday, July 8, 2010, at Doctor’s Hospital in Augusta, Georgia.
Born April 9, 1933, in Amite County, Mr. Washington was the son of William and Ethel McGhee Washington, both deceased.