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to to to to to to to to to 8A, COURIER COUNTY NEWS THURSDAY. DECEMBER 26. 1991 Christmas message enjoyed by all Harrisville News with Willie Jean Shorter Dear Folks, Whether in anticipation of, enjoying the day itself, or everything over for 1991, you may find yourself in a quiet little nook with cup hot coffee maybe reading or just setting quietly in relaxation, or maybe you are quietly giving thanks for the real reason of Christmas. While attending the December meeting of the Recycled Teenagers at New Zion Family Life Center I truly enjoyed the devotion brought by Mr. Mike May.

Everyone is familiar with the Luke 2 Christmas Story but Mr. May used verses 8-14 to being the messages of the Christmas Angels that we not be afraid and Jesus Christ Is devotion was most inspirational and enjoyed by all. Following the devotion a time of food, fun and fellowship found everyone enjoying all. Casey Dear and Mary Alice Mahaffey were the happy winners of door prizes. Simpson General Hospital Auxiliary November 20, 1991 found members Sieg and June Steinberger, Lilla Warren, Ruby Andress, Willie Jean Shorter, Etta Landrum, Lil Grubbs, Elizabeth Dallas, Tyna Scarborough, Bennie Givens, Burssell and Jewel Walker meeting Lerah Busby in Jackson as they attended the Seventeenth Annual Society Assembly of the MI A Society for Hospital Auxiliaries.

The Keynote Speaker was Michael J. Robalais, Vice President Hinds Community College and a great speaker who really knows how to keep audiences attention. A most entertaining luncheon speaker was found in Gene Rester of Ms. Baptist Medical Center and believe me he was great as he spoke, sang, did his comedy routines. All this and a nice lunch was enjoyed by a large crowd.

Simpson General Hospital was well represented with a large attendance of SGH Volunteers and have every reason to be wearing big smiles. Not only did they bring home first place District Scrapbook Award again, but were really proud of their volunteer coordinator June Steinberger during Officer Installation when she was installed as a member of the State Board of Auxiliaries for a 3 year term as Council Representative for the Southwest District. We are truly proud of all her hard work and untiring efforts and Scrapbook Chairman Willie Jean Shorter expresses her appreciation to all who worked so hard and gave so many hours on this project as well as to the Steinbergers as they opened their home to us and all the mess created during this time. Harrisville Eastern Star Monday, December 16, 7:30 p.m. was the date and time and Harrisville Chapter 315 the place for a regular meeting conducted by worthy matron and patron Mary Selrea and Junior Neely.

Member Irene Owen welcomed back following as trip to the hospital and Mendenhall members Nell Herrington and Donna Sullivan welcomed. A short devotion on Christmas Symbols and Meanings presented by Willie Jean Shorter including Candy Cane as a reminder of the Shepherds Lights tells us He is the Light of the World, Star is a symbol of his being the bright and morning star, Wreath or Tree is evergreens and eternal life, Gift and we know Jesus is the greatest gift of all, Holly and its sharp edge a reminder of the Crown of Thom placed on head of Jesus and the red berries the blood he shed. Everyone enjoyed party foods, gifts from the tree and a special time of fellowship in the dining area attractive with decorations in keeping with the holiday theme. 7'on Baptist Church Still a lot of sickness, but we are beginning to recover and hope finally before too long all be back to normal. Forgive no sermon notes as my time in nursery and thanks to Melissa Davis for her help, also Diane and Fanya Allbritton and Brenda Deer with Children's Church.

Mr. Wendall Price was welcomed and shared a very moving testimony during the worship hour. New Zion family sends birthday greetings to David Shepherd December 18 and Anniversary wishes to David and Tamarie Shepherd on December 15 and to Drug and Linda Dear on December 21. Southern student Kevin Davis home for the holidays attended the Recycled Teenagers December meeting at the Family Life Center and really enjoyed meeting and talking with the folks and sharing lunch. Thomas and jackie Bush of Pearle visited my family during the holiday and always good to see my one and only brother's wife.

The John Ridley family were all smiles Sunday when they attended worship service with new baby daughter Virginia Elizabeth and sister Rachel was proudly showing her off and can't blame her for she is a real pretty young lady. Prayer list includes Mrs. Victor Shorter as they expect a new arrival any moment now, hopefully by the time you read this, Irene Owen and Larry Craason is home from the hospital, Lloyd White' to go for tests, several others who continue to remain the pray for all. Monday Uplifters Prayer Group shared a time of prayer and fellowship in the Carrie Lee Shorter home. 'WMU members met for their December meeting recently with good attendance, prayer, bible study, plans made for December mission project.

Following the meeting a time of Christian fellowship with fun and food was enjoyed with Secret Pal Christmas gifts exchanged. who Has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree." Cookbooks go on sale at local church Pinola News with Ellerea Smith Dot Bush spent last weekend with Glen and his family. Jean's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Morgan, joined them on Sunday.

They all had lunch together and attended a program of Christmas music at Jackson First Presbyterian Church. The Happy Thoughts group journeyed to Jackson Tuesday for their Christmas luncheon and a shopping spree. The ladies of the Bethlehem Church have their cook books dot 9512 on sale now. It contains lots of good recipes. Diann, Reggie Ray and Russ Berry of Old Hebron were supper guests of the Smith on Thursday December 12 and the Charles Berch family on the 19th.

Other Smith activities during the week were attending the Quinnelly-Fortenberry wedding in Brookhaven on Saturday December 21 following a luncheon in Hazlehurst in the Bishop home. On Sunday December 22, they joined other family members for a Christmas party in the conference room at the Lawrence County Hospital for residents of the Personal Care Unit. Other happenings at Bethlehem Church are Deacons and Wives supper at Western Sizzlin in Magee, Senior Citizen Christmas dinner on Monday and preparing fruit baskets on Saturday for delivery to senior citizens and the sick. Mr. and Mrs.

Wallace Cornell have recently moved into the Upton-Mims Mitchell Colonial Chapel Funeral Home Magee, Mendenhall, Laurel, Taylorsville, Mt. Olive, Raleigh, Bay Springs and Forest Ray Garland Thornton Magee Services 11 A.M. December 14, 1991 Mims Mitchell Chapel Upton-Mims Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc. Magee City Cemetery Eleanor Brown Myers Magee Services 10:30 A.M. December 14, 1991 Upton Chapel Upton-Mims Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc.

Bethlehem Cemetery Obituaries Ray Garland Thornton Ray Garland Thornton, 74, of Magee died December 12, 1991 at Magee General Hospital. He was a retired school teacher. Services were heid December 14, 1991 at from Mims Mitchell Chapel with burial in Magee City Cemetery. Mr. Thornton was preceded in death by a son Garland Dale Thornton.

Survivors include his wife Nannie Mae Thornton, Magee; 2 sons: Kendal Thornton, Magee, Ellis Thornton, Shreveport, Louisiana; 3 daughters: Inez Williamson, Yazoo City, Willa Fay Kendrick, Byram and Frances Pittman, Florence. One brother: Carl Thornton, Mize; 2 sisters Myrtis Ainsworth, Magee and Myrtle McNeil, Magee. 12 grandchildren and 7 Linda T. Stephens DGB promotes Magee native Strong River community and attended church on Sunday. Mrs.

Wallace had been hospitalized recently so it was good she was able to be at church for the special Christmas program. Mildred McIntosh had her grandson on Sunday to celebrate his 22 birthday. Birthday cake and ice cream were a part of the food for the occasion. Happy birthday Johnny White! The retirement party for Cliff Reed was a huge success. Lots of people were there to wish him well.

The court house employees had their Christmas luncheon on Tuesday in the Tax Assessor's office, Mildred McIntosh joined them before attending the Reed Retirement Party. On Saturday December 14, the Keen family (Ona Mae, Adilie, and Joyce had as guests for an early Christmas gettogether the following people: Mr. and Mrs. Jerone McLendox, Mr. and Mrs.

Keith Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Jones and daughters and Judy McLendon of Jackson; Mr. and Mrs. Tommy McLendon and daughters, Mr.

and Mrs. Mac McLendon of Pearl; Mrs. Clovis: Whittington Mr. and Mrs. Danny Thornton and children, Mr.

Jim Whittington and son of: Crystal Springs, Mr. and Mrs. Ovis Whittington, Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Whittington and daughters of Hazlehurst; Mrs.

Paul Way and Mrs. Karen Myers of Harrisville. Christy Thompson and grandmother, Bernice Banks traveled to Jackson on Monday evening to meet Christy's sister, Becky Thompson and all go to the Christmas musical King of Kings at Colonial Heights Baptist Church. Several of Becky's co-workers were there. Among those in the program were, Ralph and Martha Little's daughter Sherrie and her husband, and Judy Mason Nations and her husband, Matt Mosler, tenor sang beautifully "My Lord and My God." We who watch channel 12 appreciated him.

It was a wonderful performance FOR RENT 3 bedroom house $225 per month. $200 deposit. References required. Call 849- 4052 or 849-2807 Camper top for sale for S-10, S-15 GMC color is grey. Call after 6 p.m.

$200 like new 847-4238 Card of Thanks Perhaps you said a prayer, The family of L. W. Little, Perhaps your church prayed a would like to take this special prayer, Perhaps you means of expressing our provided the necessary sincere gratitude to all who medical care, Perhaps you sent was so thoughtful during our food, flowers and cards, loved one illness and recovery. Perhaps you telephoned the Thanks and may God bless family, Perhaps you were there each of you. when we needed a friend.

Linda, Gail and Dan Loving Memories of Judy Remembering You It's been four months ago today That you left and went away. They say your death was meant to be, But when he took you, he also took a part of me. I thought the hurt would someday end, For after all you were just a friend. But nothing has changed in all this time, I miss you so much Dear Friend of Mine. And nothing will change in the coming years, For this pain in my heart will always be here.

You're in my heart both night and day, In everything I do and everything I say. It hurts so bad, I miss you so, I know I should, but I can't let go. I'll always remember your pretty smile, Your strength, 1 kindness and love. And never shall I forget you, Your warmth shines from above. So I'll go on with my life, As it was meant for me to.

Always remembering my friendship with you. Holding all my memories, For they are all so real. And remembering "Life Has No Sorrow That Heaven Can Not Heal." Friends Pat Ishee, Ann Bradshaw Linda T. Stephens, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Elmer Craft of Magee, has been promoted at Deposit Guaranty National Bank, announced E. B. Robinson chairman of the board. Stephens joined the Bank in 1988 as a customer service representative at the Pearl Shop 'N' Bank. She has served as manager of the Brookhaven Shop Bank and now manager of the Old Canton Road Shop 'N' Bank, where she has been promoted to branch officer.

Stephens has served as vice president of the Lincoln County Bankers Association, an ambassador of the Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce, residential chairperson of the American Heart Association, member of the Civitan Club and coordinator of the Adopt-ASchool program. Stephens has two children and is Baptist. Season's Greetings to All! Need part time babysitter in my home 847-3016. grandchildren. Eleanor Brown Myers Eleanor Brown Myers, 88, of Hillcrest Health Center died December 12, 1991.

She was born July 18, 1903 and a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Services was held December 14, 1991 at 10:30 a.m. at Upton Chapel with Rev. Darren Wigington officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery with Upton-Mims Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc.

in charge of arrangements. Survivors include one sister Nannie Taylor, Hazlehurst and a number of nieces and nephews. HOUSE FOR SALE IN WEATHERSBY 4 bedroom, 3 bath brick, ads to two story, dining room, living room, study, large bonus room, 3600 sq. ft. Shop on 5 acres.

$125,000. Call 847-0467, please leave message. LEGAL NOTICE IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF ALABAMA SOUTHERN DIVISION SANDRA WYNN. et Plaintiffs. V.

CIVIL ACTION FILE DIXIELAND FOOD STORES. NO. 87-A-760-S ct Defendants IMPORTANT NOTICE OF PROPOSED SETTLEMENT TO ALL BLACK INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE OR HAVE BEEN EMPLOYED BY, OR WHO HAVE SOUGHT TO BE EMPLOYED BY DIXIELAND FOOD STORES. AT ANY TIME SINCE AUGUST 7, 1981 On December 12. 1991, Judge W.

Harold Albritton of the Middle District of Alabama provisionally approved a settlement of the class action lawsuit Winn, el al. 1: Dixieland Food Siores. et Civil Action No. 87-A-760-S (referred to herein as the "Wynn This lawsuit, which was filed on August 7, 1987, claimed unlawful discrimination because of race by Dixieland Food Stores. Inc.

(hereinafter Dan Lee (Dixieland's former Director of Store Operations) and James Bryan (one of Dixieland's present executives) (collectively referred to herein as Specifically. the Wynn lawsuit claimed discrimination in promotions, terminations. advancement to full time status. hiring and numerous other employment practices, allegedly in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. 42 U.S.C.

et seq. (1988). and Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866.42 U.S.C. 4 1981 (1988). Defendants denied all of these claims and continue to do so.

The class certified and covered by the Settlement Agreement includes all black individuals who are or have been employed by. or who have sought to be employed by Dixieland, at any time since August 7. 1981. The provisionally- approved Settlement Agreement allows class members who have properly asserted discrimination claims to obtain monetary relief. General equitable relief also will be provided 10 class members in the form of commitments regarding the number of black individuals to be assigned.

over time. 10 jobs with Dixieland in the following categories: Store Manager. Assistant Manager, Department Manager. Above- -Entry Non-Management, Meat Group. and Entry Level.

A similar commitment applies to clerical positions in Dixieland's headquarters office. A specified number of black individuals will also be placed in Dixieland's Management-in-Training and Meatcutter Training Programs. Certain adjustments will be made in Dixieland's personnel policies, including increased advertisement of Dixieland's Door" Policy (which provides that any Dixieland associate (employee) who cannot resolve a problem with a Store Manager may confer with appropriate Dixieland executives. up to and including Dixieland's Director of Store Operations and its President). Adjustments in the method of assigning working hours and vacation time also will be made.

Certain individuals will also receive individual equitable relief in the form of placement in certain jobs. rights next available opening in certain jobs in specified stores, and 'or wage or salary adjustments. Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement. Dixieland has also agreed to pay attorneys' fees and expenses under controlling legal principles. The monetan, award to Plaintiffs will he allocated and distributed only to class members who filed a timely claim form with the Court on or before May 23.

1990. established reasonable grounds for being excused from the May 23.1990 deadline. or expressly raised through Plaintiffs' counsel allegations of discrimination which have been resolved during the settlement negotiations. The amount to be awarded to individual class members will be determined by a point allocation system based upon the number of years a class member was employed by Dixieland and the nature and extent of a class member's efforts to become employed or reemployed by Dixieland. Dixieland recentlv reached an agreement in principle to sell substantially all of the assets of its supermarket operations to Piggly Wiggly Mid- South.

Inc. or one of its affiliates Piggly Wiggly) Piggly Wiggly has carefully reviewed the Settlement Agreement and the ongoing obligations to the class under it. Although it had no involvement either with the alleged discrimination or the negotiation of the Settlement Agreement. Piggly Wiggly has agreed to assume the responsibility 10 comply with these non-monetary. obligations in the event the purchase occurs.

The sale purchase is expected to he completed in late 1991. If the sale purchase does not occur. Dixieland will continue io be responsible for the obligations entered into under this Settlement Agreement. If it does occur. all ongoing obligations will be the sole responsibility of Piggly Wiggly and not of Dixieland.

(See V(G). pp. 52-54 of the Settlement Agreement.) Counsel for the Plaintiffs recently have attempted to establish contact with all class member claimants who are entitled to a monetary award under the Settlement Agreement. They have not succeeded in reaching the following 33 claimants: Titus L. Adams Terry Daniel Keves Archie Baldwin Gerald James King Theresa R.

Bass Willie James Livingston Carol Bolton Willie. J. Lock Roger Brown. Jr. Lesia Malone Man Lee Carr Gloria McQuiter Judy Graham Carter Aretha Moore Evelyn D.

Compton Lacreasa Parker Leola R. Cooley Linda A. Parker James M. Crowell Tangie Payton Shelia Dennard Greg Stewart Charles Fair Minnie Thomas Larry Fairley Jerel Thrash Timothy Hathorn Richard Upshaw. 111 Nhagara A.

Haves Cheryl D. Williams Kevin Hunter Marilyn M.D. Williams Loretta Johnson If you are one of the foregoing call 33 claimants, 224-8700 you must contact Plaintiffs' counsel Kent Spriggs immediatels by mail or collect telephone (904) and give them a valid current mailing address in order to preserve your rights under the Settlement Any class member claimant named above who fails to contact counsel on or before Februan: 1. 1992 will be deemed "unreachable" by the Court. and will not he entitled 10 any recovers under the Seulement Agreement or through this lawsuit.

The provisionally-approved Settlement Agreement covers all claims for the alleged acts and omissions by Defendants occurring between August 7, 1981 and May 20. 1990, inclusive. In addition. the Settlement Agreement will extinguish all those claims occurring between May 20, 1990 and the date that final judgment is entered in the Winn lawsuit which have been expressly addressed and resolved by Plaintiffs and Dixieland during the settlement negotiations. Claims for acts or omissions occurring after May 20, 1990 which have not been assented through counsel during the seulement negotiations are not covered by the Settlement Agreement.

Class members who have such unasserted claims arising after Max 20. 1990 musi take after prompt individual action to been protect their will rights. continue The to applicable statutes of limitations for filing claims arising May 20, 1990 have toiled and he tolled until the date of publication of the notice of final approval of the Settlement Agreement. At that time those statutes of limitations will begin running again. THE COURT WILL HOLD A HEARING TO DETERMINE THE FAIRNESS OF THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT ON MARCH 20, 1992 AT TEN O'CLOCK A.M.

C.S.T. IN THE FOURTH FLOOR COURTROOM OF THE U.S. DISTRICT COURTHOUSE, 15 LEE STREET. MONTGOMERY. ALABAMA 36101.

ANY PERSON WHO WISHES TO OBJECT TO THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT MUST DO SO BY FILING A TIMELY OBJECTION WITH THE CLERK OF COURT. THE COURT HAS APPROVED AND ORDERED THE PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THE SETTLEMENT CAN BE OBTAINED BY REVIEWING A COPY OF THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY. THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT MAY BE INSPECTED AND COPIED AT THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT. THOMAS CAVER.

IN MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA AT 15 LEE STREET. P.O: BOX 711. MONTGOMERY. ALABAMA 36101. THE DEADLINE FOR FILING OBJECTIONS TO THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT IS FEBRUARY 17.1992.

ANY SUCH FILING MUST BE IN WRITING AND RECEIVED AT THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT IN MONTGOMERY BY THAT DATE..