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lumber yards and was told by James Burnett, the owner of Mid-1 South Lumber and Supply, that a 2-by-4 precut spruce board costs about $2.75.
“I thought that the price Mr. Burnett gave me was affordable for our school population, so 1 decided to get the students involved,” she said.
Williams sent letters home with the students explaining the importance of participating in the rebuilding efforts and asked parents to donate money for the lumber. The students are writing notes or drawing pictures on labels to be attached to the boards.
“I’m amazed at how people have responded to the letter,” said Williams.
Several families from First Baptist are headed to Pearlington Monday to deliver the lumber and work with other volunteers in rebuilding efforts.	laPl
“We need more trailers to help r. haul the lumber, otherwise some- ^ one will have to return to Vicksburg in the middle of the week to get another load,” she said. “They also need tools, water and nonperishable items,” she said. “Everyone can help, but they also need professional plumbers, welders and cooks.”