PUBLIC NOTICES

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF
YALOBUSHA COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
ESTATE OF ODELL M. SANSOM, DECEASED
NO: 09-01-13
JAMES A. SANSOM, EXECUTOR
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
  Letters Testamentary having been been granted on the 26th day of January, 2009, by the Chancery Court of the Second Judicial District of Yalobusha County, Mississippi to the undersigned Executor of the Estate of Odell M. Sansom, deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said estate to present the same to the Clerk of this Court for probate and registration according to law, within ninety (90) days from the first publication of this notice, or they will be forever barred.
  THIS the 26 day of January, 2009.
  /s/James A. Sansom
  JAMES A. SANSOM
  Executor of the Estate of
  Odell M. Sansom, Deceased
 
AMY F. McMINN
  Chancery Clerk
  By: /s/Brenda K. Joiner, D.C.
TRENT L. HOWELL, PLLC
P. O. Box 947
Water Valley, MS 38965
(662) 473-3307
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SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF YALOBUSHA, COUNTY
ESTATE OF HAZEL HAWKINS, DECEASED
NO: 08-07-103
JANICE H. TAYLOR, EXECUTRIX
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: The unknown heirs at law of Jessie Riley, deceased
  You have been made a respondent in the Petition filed in this Court by Janice H. Taylor, as Executrix, seeking a Judgment waiving a first and final accounting, approving the distribution of assets, and discharging the Executrix and closing the estate of Hazel Hawkins. Respondents other than you in this action are Tyrone Campbell, William Campbell, Jerry Martin, Ann Fisher, Betty Hall, Willie Ester Folson and the estate of Joe Carr, deceased.
  You are summoned to appear and defend against the petition filed against you in this action at 9:00 o’clock A.M. on the 30th day of March, 2009, in the courtroom of the Grenada County Courthouse at Grenada, Mississippi, and in case of your failure to appear and defend a judgment will be entered against you for the money or other things demanded in the petition.
  You are not required to file an Answer or other pleading but you may do so if you desire.
  Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 3rd day of February, 2009.
  AMY F McMINN, CHANCERY CLERK
  YALOBUSHA COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
  By: /s/Brenda K. Joiner, Deputy Clerk (SEAL)                                                                                                  45–3tc                                                                                                                                             
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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF YALOBUSHA 2ND JDC
    WHEREAS, on July 18, 2003, Dollie J Neely executed and delivered a certain Deed of Trust unto Charles H. Walker, Attorney at law, Trustee for the benefit of Mechanics Bank, to secure an indebtedness therein described, which Deed of Trust is recorded in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Yalobusha 2nd JDC County, Mississippi in Book C-152, Page 152; and
    WHEREAS, said Deed of Trust was subsequently assigned unto Chase Home Finance LLC, by instrument recorded in the Office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk in Book 20082, Page 3755; and
    WHEREAS, the holder of said Deed of Trust substituted and appointed Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by instrument recorded in the Office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk Book 20082, Page 3758; and
    WHEREAS, default having been made in the payments of indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, and the holder of said Deed of Trust, having requested the undersigned so to do, on February 26, 2009, I will, during legal hours (between the hours of 11 o’ clock a.m. and 4 o’ clock p.m.), at public outcry, offer for sale and will sell, at the South Door of the courthouse Yalobusha 2nd JDC County Courthouse at Water Valley, Mississippi, for cash to the highest bidder, the following described land and property situated in Yalobusha 2nd JDC County, Mississippi, to-wit:
    A parcel of land containing 0.67 acre, lying in the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 10, T11S-R4W, and being in the City of Water Valley, Second Judicial District of Yalobusha County, Mississippi, more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows:  Beginning at an iron pipe located 1179.6 feet South and 138.3 feet West of the Northeast corner of the Northwest Quarter of Section 10, T11S-R4W, run thence S 12 degrees 27 minutes E a distance  of 111.6 feet to an iron pipe; run thence South 77 degrees 33 minutes West a distance of 255.2 feet to an iron pipe on the Easterly right of way line of State Highway No. 315, run thence North 19 degrees 15 minutes West along said right of way line a distance of 112.4 feet to an iron pipe; run thence North 77 degrees 33 minutes East a distance of 268.6 feet to the point of beginning.
    Together with one (1) 1985 Buccaneer 56×24 mobile home bearing serial number 7394A/B.
    Title to the above described property is believed to be good, but I will convey only such title as is vested in me as Substituted Trustee.
    WITNESS  MY  SIGNATURE,  this the 27th day of January, 2009
    Christian Mayer
    Christian Mayer, Vice President
    Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc.
    1587 Northeast Expressway
Atlanta, Ga  30329
(770) 234-9181 ext 1156
0817064MS
PUBLISH: 02/05/2009, 02/12/2009, and 02/19/2009
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MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI
February 11, 2009
BILLYS CREEK RURAL WATER ASSN. – 2009-UA-44
WA003064600
    IN RE:
APPLICATION OF BILLY’S CREEK RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY AUTHORIZING A CORRECTION AND AMENDMENT TO THE CURRENT CERTIFICATE OF RECORD FOR A WATER SYSTEM IN A SPECIFIED AREA IN YALOBUSHA COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI.
NOTICE
    NOTICE is hereby given that on the 9th day of February, 2009, Billy’s Creek Rural Water Association filed with the Mississippi Public Service Commission the above referenced matter.
    Any person desiring to participate in or receive further notice of these proceedings is required under RP 6.121 of the Commission’s Public Utility Rules of Practice and Procedure to file a written petition to intervene on or before twenty (20) days from the date of this Notice.
    This cause is returnable to the next regular meeting of the Commission to be held at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at the Mississippi Public Service Commission, 1st Floor, Woolfolk State Office Building, Jackson, Mississippi. This cause may be heard on said return date, if a hearing is necessary, or be subject to being set for disposition on a hearing date not less than twenty (20) days from the date of publication of this Notice.  If protest, answer or other appropriate pleading is on file in response to this matter, the Commission will consider same on said hearing date.
    WITNESS MY HAND AND THE OFFICIAL SEAL of the Mississippi Public Service Commission, on this, the 11th day of February, 2009.
    BRIAN U. RAY, Executive Secretary (SEAL)                                                                                                  46–1tc    ____    ________________________________________________________________________________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
TO THE CREDITORS OF CELESTE R. FAULKNER, DECEASED:
  Letters of Administration of Celeste R. Faulkner, deceased, were issued by the Chancery Court of the Second Judicial District of Yalobusha County, Mississippi on the 26th day of January, 2009, to the undersigned as the Administrator of said estate. All persons having claims against said estate are hereby notified that they are required to have the same probated and registered by the Clerk of said Court within 90 days of the date of the first publication of this notice or they will be forever barred.
  This the 19th day of February, 2009, which is the date of first publication of this notice.
  /s/Rob Faulkner
  ROB FAULKNER, Administrator of the
  Estate of Celeste R. Faulkner
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BID INVITATION
  The Water Valley Housing Authority is hereby soliciting bids for mowing grass at its three developments in Water Valley, MS. The term of the contract is the 2009 mowing season. The housing authority reserves the right to negotiate a three year contract with the successful bidder.
  Sealed bids will be received by the Authority at:
  Water Valley Housing Authority
  232 Blackmur Dr.
  Water Valley, MS 38965
until 2:00 p.m. local time on Friday, March 6, 2009, at which time the bids will be opened and read aloud. Bids received after this date and time will not be considered.
  An on-site inspection tour can be arranged by contacting, Ray Brasher, Deputy Director, at (662) 473-3020, or at the address above.
  Copies of the Bid Specifications may be requested at the address above, by phone at (662) 473-3020 or 473-2801, or by fax at 473-1826. The successful bidder will show proof of general liability, auto, and workers compensation insurance prior to contract award.
  The Water Valley Housing Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive technicalities and to award the contract in the best interest of the Authority.
  Barron Caulfield, Jr.
  Executive Director
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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DIVERT OR WITHDRAW
FOR BENEFICIAL USE THE PUBLIC WATERS
OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
  Notice if hereby given that on the 21st day of January, 2009, Frank E. Hyde, Jr., 3 CR 431, Water Valley, MS 38965, filed an application, for a permit to divert or withdraw the public waters of the State of Mississippi, for beneficial use from the Meridian-upper Wilcox aquifer, in the county of Yalobusha, for irrigation/recreation purposes, subject to existing rights, the following amount of water at the indicated location:
PERMIT # MS-GW-16638
VOLUME: 24 AF/Y
RATE: 250 GPM
LOCATION: NW NW S10, T11S, R5W
  Any person, firm, association, or corporation, deeming that the granting of the above applications will be truly detrimental to their rights to utilize the waters of said source, may protest in writing to the Permit Board of the State of Mississippi, c/o Lisa A. May-McKenzie, RPG, P. O. Box 2309, Jackson, Mississippi 39225, setting forth all reasons why said applications should not be approved. Letters of protest must be received within ten (10) days of this publication. If not protested, the permits will be issued on/after ten days following publication date.
  If protested, the applications will be taken for consideration by the Permit Board of the State of Mississippi in its offices at 515 East Amite Street, Jackson, Mississippi, on or after, Tuesday, the 10th Day of March, 2009 at which time all interested persons may appear and be heard by the Permit Board.
  OFFICE OF LAND AND WATER RESOURCES
Lisa A. May McKenzie, RPG
Permitting Branch Chief
Office of Land and Water Resources
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NOTICE OF SALE
  Notice is hereby given that Mechanics Bank, 319 Main Street, Water Valley, Mississippi, will on the 27th day of February 2009, at 11:00 a.m. offer for sale and sell for cash to the highest bidder at Self Auto Repair, 6280 CR 436 (Old Hwy. 7 S), Water Valley, MS the following described personal property:
One Used 2000 Freightliner Tractor/Truck
Bearing VIN Number 1FUYSDYB3YLF83762
One Used 1996 Wabash 53’Air Ride Van Trailer
Bearing VIN Number 1JJV532U5TL355684
  Default having been made in the payment of a Promissory Note dated December 26, 2006, 2008, executed by Jesse Sawyer, Jr., D/B/A Jesse Sawyer Trucking, the aforesaid personal property will be sold for cash to the highest and best bidder.
  Witness the signature of Mechanics Bank on this 4th day of February 2009.
  MECHANICS BANK
  By: /s/Irby C. Boyd
  IRBY C. BOYD
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NOTICE OF SALE
  Notice is hereby given that Mechanics Bank, 319 Main Street, Water Valley, Mississippi, will on the 27th day of February 2009, at 11:00 a.m. offer for sale and sell for cash to the highest bidder at Self Auto Repair, 6280 CR 436 (Old Hwy. 7 S), Water Valley, MS the following described personal property:
One Used 1995 Kenworth T600 Tractor/Truck
Bearing VIN Number 1KXADB9X9SR639825
  Default having been made in the payment of a Promissory Note dated November 18, 2008, executed by Raymond C. Townsend, the aforesaid personal property will be sold for cash to the highest and best bidder.
  Witness the signature of Mechanics Bank on this 4th day of February 2009.
  MECHANICS BANK
  By: /s/Irby C. Boyd
  IRBY C. BOYD
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION IX (B) AND SECTION X (D) OF THE WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE  OF THE CITY OF WATER VALLEY DATED AUGUST 2, 2005,  AS AMENDED BY AMENDMENT DATED MARCH 4, 2008, AMENDING USER RATES FOR WATER AND SEWAGE SERVICES
    WHEREAS, on August 2, 2005, the City of Water Valley, Mississippi adopted the Water Resources Management Ordinance;
    WHEREAS, by amendment dated March 4, 2008, Section IX and Section X (C) and (D) of the Ordinance was amended so as to create certain classifications of users of water and sewage services provided by the City of Water Valley, to increase the user rates for said services and to provide for an effective date of such increase; and
    WHEREAS, the City of Water Valley now desires to amend the Ordinance, as amended, with regard to Industrial Users (as hereinafter defined).
    BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WATER VALLEY, MISSISSIPPI THAT SECTION IX (B) OF THE WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WATER VALLEY DATED AUGUST 2, 2005, AS AMENDED, IS HEREBY AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
    B.  For each Industrial User, which shall be defined as any user that consumes in the aggregate more than 600,000 gallons of water per month, there is hereby levied and imposed for each meter a minimum flat charge of $9.00 per month which is hereby fixed, set and established as the rate for the use of water per month for the first 3,000 gallons per meter. The following rates are hereby levied and imposed for all water used in excess of 3,000 gallons per month:
1.      Next 3,000 gallons: $9.00 + $1.50 per 1,000 gallons, not to exceed 6,000 gallons.
2.     Next 4,000 gallons: $13.50 + $1.30 per 1,000 gallons, not to exceed 10,000 gallons.
3.    Next 10,000 gallons: $18.70 + $1.15 per 1,000 gallons, not to exceed 20,000 gallons.
4.    Next 30,000 gallons: $30.20 + $1.05 per 1,000 gallons, not to exceed 50,000 gallons.
5.    Next 150,000 gallons: $61.70 + $0.80 per 1,000 gallons, not to exceed 200,000 gallons.
6.    Next 2,800,000 gallons: $181.70 + $0.60 per 1,000 gallons, not to exceed 3,000,000 gallons.
7.    All over 3,000,000 gallons: $1,861.70 + $0.30 per 1,000 gallons.
    BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WATER VALLEY, MISSISSIPPI THAT SECTION X (D) OF THE WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WATER VALLEY DATED AUGUST 2, 2005, ARE HEREBY AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
D.  INDUSTRIAL SEWER RATE CHARGES:        There is hereby levied and imposed, as an Industrial User sewer rate a user charge for operation of the Municipal Sewage Treatment Works consisting of the following rates to be levied per meter, to-wit:
1.      For the first 3,000 gallons of water used or consumed, a flat monthly fee of $7.50.
2.     Next 7,000 gallons: $7.50 + 50% of the water charges over 3,000 gallons but not to exceed 10,000 gallons.
3.    Next 10,000 gallons: $12.35 + 70% of the water charges over 10,000 gallons but not to exceed 20,000 gallons.
4.    All water used in excess of 20,000 gallons per month shall be charged at 75% of the monthly water charges.
    This Amendment only relates to and affects Section IX (B) and Section X (D) of the  Water Resources Management Ordinance of the City of Water Valley dated August 2, 2005, as amended. All other parts of said ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
    This Amendment shall be effective as provided for by law.
    The foregoing Amendment, having first been reduced to writing, read and considered, was adopted in whole on motion first made by Alderman Lance Clement and seconded by Alderman Charles Harris, and upon a vote of the Aldermen as follows:
Alderman Lance Clement voting Aye.
Alderman Charles Harris voting Aye.
Alderman Sherry Martin voting Absent.
Alderman Tommy Swearengen voting Absent.
Alderman Fred White voting Nay.
    By letter to the Board of Aldermen dated January 26, 2009, William G. Norris, Mayor of the City of Water Valley, Mississippi, vetoed the foregoing Amendment pursuant to the provisions of Miss. Code Ann. ’21-3-15(2)(b).
    At the regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Aldermen held on February 3, 2009, motion was first made by Alderman Lance Clement and seconded by Alderman Charles Harris to override the Mayor’s veto and adopt the foregoing Amendment in whole, and the vote of the Aldermen carried as follows:
Alderman Lance Clement voting Aye.
Alderman Charles Harris voting Aye.
Alderman Sherry Martin voting Aye.
Alderman Tommy Swearengen voting Absent.
Alderman Fred White voting Aye.
    The Mayor thereupon declared said Amendment to be duly adopted on this the 3rd day of February, 2009.
     /s/ William G. Norris Mayor, City of Water Valley, Mississippi
Attest:
    /s/   Vivian Snider, City Clerk, City of Water Valley, Mississippi
     CERTIFICATE
I, Vivian Snider, Clerk of the City of Water Valley, Mississippi, certify that the above and foregoing Amendment was, on the 3rd day of February, 2009, in a Board meeting, adopted by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Water Valley, Mississippi, as a whole, after having been first reduced to writing and read and thereafter considered.
Witness my hand and seal of the City of Water Valley, Mississippi on this the 3rd day of February, 2009.
    /s/ Vivian Snider
JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS
  Central Mississippi, Inc., a non-profit community action agency, is seeking applicants to fill three positions in the weatherization programs.
Weatherization Coordinator
 II
Characteristics of work
  This position requires oversight, with integrity and accountability, of the weatherization programs administered by CMI, in accordance with funding source guidelines and regulations. Incumbent works with the Weatherization Coordinator to carry out the goals of the program. The work is subject to general and periodic review through conferences, performance evaluations, and written reports for conformity with established policies and job responsibilities. The official work station is in Winona, but work will be performed in a seven county service area.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assist with the daily management and supervision over the weatherization programs
2. Participate in and supervise contractors in the approved weatherization process
3. Maintain accurate, up-to-date records/files; prepare reports, as required/requested
4. Track and document expenditures by job
5. Purchase and deliver materials to work sites; document and verify materials used and labor costs, by house
6. Perform pre- and post-inspections on each house/job
7. Provide training and technical assistance to contractors, as needed
8. Provide health and safety education, consumer education, etc. to home owners
9. Attend conferences/training as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Education/experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, social work, or related field; OR certified vocational training in construction/building trades/carpentry; OR an equivalent combination of work experience and education
  • Prefer at least five years experience in housing construction/building trades
2. Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
  • supervisory experience; experience in human relations work; must demonstrate the ability to accept and follow instructions and work independently; ability to manage budgets, analyze problems, and apply sound judgement; working knowledge of office machines…computers, fax machines, copy machines, calculator, etc.; ability to perform multiple tasks, work under stressful conditions at times;
  • must own or have access to an insured vehicle and have a valid driver’s license;
  • must have a vehicle which has the capacity to haul building materials and supplies
  • must be able to travel to work sites in a seven county area, as well as to conferences/training outside the CMI service area,  sometimes requiring overnight stays
3. Personal characteristics:
  ability to communicate and interact with all sectors of the community; pleasing personality; good verbal and written communication skills; good organizational and time management skills; must be honest, fair, reliable, open-minded, cooperative, adaptable to change, flexible, accountable; be willing to work until a job or task is completed; must demonstrate professionalism; be willing to undergo a background check and/or screening, if necessary or required.

Administrative Assistant
Characteristics of work:
Work involves performing a variety of duties that support the weatherization programs administered by CMI. Incumbent works in the weatherization department under the supervision of program coordinators. The work is subject to general and periodic review through conferences, personal inspections, and written reports for conformity with established policies and job responsibilities. The official work station is in Winona.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Maintain an accurate filing system for sorting, classifying, retrieving, and disposing of such documents as client data, vendor invoices, correspondence, records, reports, and other pertinent program information in order to insure efficient and effective program operations.
2. Type correspondence, memorandums, forms, reports, and other materials, as required/requested.
3. Perform general program receptionist duties such as answer the telephone, greet visitors, etc.
4. Assist supervisory staff to  maintain adequate office supplies and equipment inventory relative to the weatherization program.
5. Promote a cooperative and collaborative climate within the department.
6. Serve on the central office telephone committee.
7. Perform related or similar duties, as required or assigned.
Qualifications:
1. Education/Experience:
  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
  • Prefer three years experience in the above-described duties, and in social/human service work.
2. Knowledge, skills and abilities:
  Ability to give and receive information through acceptable speaking and listening skills; must demonstrate ability to accept and follow directions accurately and work independently; ability to perform multiple tasks at one time, work under stressful conditions at times; good verbal and written communication skills; must have a working knowledge of various kinds of office equipment…computer, fax machine, calculator, copy machine, etc.
3 Personal Characteristics:
  Must have excellent organizational and time management skills; pleasing personality; ability to communicate and interact with all sectors of the public; must be consistently fair, honest, flexible, cooperative, adaptable to change, reliable, accountable; must demonstrate professionalism; be willing to undergo a background check and drug screening, if necessary or required.
Contractors for Weatherization
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Install weatherization measures on houses selected for the service, in accordance with funding source guidelines and instructions, under the direct supervision of CMI’s Weatherization Coordinator; labor costs are at a fixed rate per house
2. Retain a work crew compatible with work to be performed.
3. Assist with maintaining records and tracking expenditures, by the job.
Qualifications:
1. Must be insured/licensed
2. Prefer at least five years experience in housing construction/building trades
3. Must be able to travel in a seven county area to install the weatherization measures
4. Must be physically able to perform the task…lifting materials/supplies, climbing on ladders, crawling in attics, etc.
5. Must own or have access to an insured vehicle and have a valid driver’s license
6. Must have a vehicle which has the capacity to haul building materials and supplies
7. Must be available to travel to conferences/training outside the CMI service area, sometimes requiring overnight stays
8. Ability to communicate and interact with all sectors of the community
9. Be willing to work until a job or task is completed
10. Must be honest, fair, reliable, cooperative, adaptable to change, accountable
  Interested parties should submit a letter of application and resume to:
  Ms. Tela W. Collins
  Executive Director
  Central Mississippi, Inc.
  Post Office Box 749
  Winona, MS 38967
  Deadline for applications is the close of business Friday, February 27, 2009.
Central Mississippi, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer
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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF YALOBUSHA COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
PANSY RUTH HOPKINS, DECEASED
CAUSE NO: 08-11-168
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
  Letters of Administration having been granted on the 24th day of November, 2008, by the Chancery Court of the Second Judicial District of Yalobusha County, Mississippi to the undersigned Administratrix of the Estate of Pansy Ruth Hopkins, deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said estate to present the same to the Clerk of this court for probate and registration according to law, within ninety (90) days from the first publication of this notice, or they will be forever barred.
  THIS the 30th day of January, 2009.
  /s/Cheryl Ann Harris
  CHERYL ANN HARRIS
  Administratrix of the Estate of
  Pansy Ruth Hopkins, Deceased
  AMY F. McMINN
  Chancery Clerk
  By: /s/Brenda K. Joiner, D.C.
TRENT L. HOWELL, PLLC
P. O. Box 947
Water Valley, MS 38965
(662) 473-3307
Miss. Bar No. 2751
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