Letters
Remembering L.V. Hull
“Jesus is coming to Kosciusko, Ms. 39090.” This was one of her favorite sayings to put on her gaily painted wooden crosses. And, indeed, Jesus came last week to Kosciusko, MS 39090 and took home one of his truly unique creations, L.V. Hull, THE Artist of Kosciusko. Although her unusual art style was often sadly underappreciated and misunderstood, it could never be ignored!
I would like to think that L.V. considered me a friend. She loved company, and once you were allowed inside her humble house which was chocked full of the interpretations of her imagination, time seemed to stand still. Her no-holds-barred brand of homespun philosophy probably didn’t sit well with some visitors, but she certainly had an uncanny knack of telling it like it was.
Last year LV. was invited to display her art at a rather prestigious exhibit at Mississippi State University. Though some quirk of fate, it fell my responsibility to get The Artist and samples of her work there. Beth and I pulled up in front of L.V.’s house in our Ford Explorer which, as you know, does not sit low to the ground. Well, try as she might, L.V. was unable to get herself into the vehicle. I finally locked my hands like the stirrup on a saddle, leaned down and had L.V. put a foot in, then hoisted her in. “Don’t worry,” she reassured us. “If you can get me in, I can fall out!”
One of the last pieces she did for me was to be given to the president of our Mississippi State Medical Association when she spoke at our component society meeting here in Kosciusko this past December. The day of the meeting I received the following message taken by my office staff: “Your package is ready. When you come by to get it, bring me two pieces of Kentucky Fried Chicken (extra Crispy) and a biscuit.” Needless to say, we both ended up satisfied!
L.V.’s impact on our town will probably never be fully known, but suffice it to say, it has been considerable. Since her arrival in Heaven, I imagine that she’s probably already tried to personalize the Pearly Gates. I can just hear now. “St. Peter, ain’t that cobalt blue BAD?”
Stanley Hartness, M.D.
Kosciusko
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Pleased with care at MJMH
I have heard so many negative things about the emergency room at Montfort Jones Memorial Hospital, but I have something positive I want to say about it.
- ER wait to long
- Looking for “Wild Bill”
- Prompt care at MJMH saved man’s life
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Thanks for the support
Kosciusko Triple A All-Stars, coaches and parents would like to thiank everyone who bought donuts, donated drinks or gave monitarily to help the team with expenses for their trip to the State tournament in Pascogoula.
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Thanks to the firemen
On July 3, 2010 we lost our home to a fire. We called 911 at 4:30 p.m. I would like to thank the volunteer fire departments who responded. They were Attala, Zama, Friendship, Carmack and Sallis.
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Long-time reader praises paper
Enclosed is my check for $37 to renew my Star-Herald.
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Thank you to sports editor, Web site
I’d like to say thank you to Austin Bishop for the coverage he has given the Kosciusko Dixie Youth Baseball All Stars. Your interviews and interest in our area youth has portrayed professionalism on a high level.
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Homecoming committee thanks everyone for making Sallis Day great
We, the Sallis Homecoming Committe, would like to express our most heartfelt gratitude to all who supported the third annual homecoming festival in Sallis on July 3.
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Reader responds to letter on troops homecoming
My name is Marly Phillips, and I am the chairperson of the Family Readiness Group for Btry B, 2-114th. I am responding to a letter that was printed last week regarding the welcome home ceremony for our soldiers.
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