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wheelwashMAGNOLIA MARINE TRANSPORT APRIL 2010 VOLUME 13, ISSUE 1M/V Linda TaylorA familiar face gets a new nameALSO INSIDE: Captain Odis Armstrong — Simplicity At Its Finest Biggest Loser Challenge
FROM THE DESK OF LEE LAMPTONWant tobe rich?Learnto becontentIf you’ve ever seen a baby born, youknow they don’t come into the worldwith a whole lot. They’re not holdingonto cigars, cars and a stock portfolio.They don’t come into the world withanything but a little umbilical cord andthat quickly gets cut.And then, at your funeral, you don’ttake anything with you. The Bible teachesthat we should learn to be content.What is contentment? Contentmentmeans my happiness is not dependentupon circumstances. Most people getcaught into “when” thinking: “When Iget a certain job . When I can retire .When I get the house paid off . WhenI get the bills paid off . then I’ll behappy!”God says, “No, once you get there,you’ll always want something else.” If you r ."(/0-*" ."3*/& 53"/41035 t APRIL 2010don’t learncontentment,you’ll never behappy. You’llalways wantmore.Yet truegodliness withcontentmentis itself greatwealth.LEEAfter all,LAMPTONwe broughtPRESIDENTnothing withus when wecame into the world, and we can’t takeanything with us when we leave it. So ifwe have enough food and clothing, let usbe content.
TITLECOMMENTARYThe Water War continues wheelwashThe Missouri River has been a subject ofpassion in this country since our founding.Lewis and Clark were the first knowncommercial navigators when they were sentto explore the 2,619-mile-long river in 1804.Today, this river system consists of six dams andreservoirs in Montana, North Dakota, SouthDakota and Nebraska, making it the largestreservoir system in North America. Commercialnavigation continues on this river, but notwithout its problems.Beginning in 1989 the basin experiencedits first major drought since the system beganoperation in the 1930s. This drought, for themost part, has continued until recently as we arefinally seeing signs of recovery. While water wasin short supply, stakeholdersbegan jockeying for theirinterest and a water war hasbeen in full swing.The Corps of Engineersoperates the system to serveseven Congressionallyauthorized purposes ofFlood Control, Navigation,Irrigation, Hydropower, WaterSupply, Recreation and Fishand Wildlife. During thedrought years many navigatorswere forced off the river because of shallowdepths and low flows. Magnolia Marine is one ofthe few navigators left on this once-busy shippingriver. Many factors have influenced the operationof the system and some of these include Indiantribal and township water supplies, recreationinfluences and endangered species, including theinterior least turn, piping plover and the pallidsturgeon. Many studies, lawsuits, programs,threats and political ploys have also had influenceon how the river system is operated.The latest threat to navigation is somethingcalled the Missouri River Authorized PurposesStudy (MRAPS). This 25 million study wasauthorized by Congress to review the sevenauthorized purposes of the river system and todetermine if these purposes should be changedin any way. Presently, navigation is a priority buthas been under attack by the upper states whoclaim this wastes precious water from the sixmainstem reservoirs since most navigation takesplace on the lower 600 miles of the river. A thirdparty mediator group called The Osprey Grouphas been contracted by the Corps to assist themin conducting the five-year study. Recently, nineMRAPS meetings were held from Bismark,ND, to New Orleans, LA. Magnolia Marineparticipated in the New Orleans meeting andhad David Humphreys representing us at thefocus group table and myself adding commentsin the public comment portion of the meeting.Disappointingly, Magnolia was the onlynavigation stakeholder invited to the table at theNew Orleans meeting.Our main point wasthat any alterationof Missouri Riverflows could disruptnot only MissouriRiver navigation butalso Mississippi RiverVICE PRESIDENT,navigation, especiallyMARINEon the lower 200OPERATIONSmiles of the UpperMississippi River. Wepresented facts andfigures of the negativeeconomic impact reduced drafts on this busystretch of river could have on the region andthe nation. We were pleased to see that thestudy is directed to include navigation on theMississippi River in addition to the MissouriRiver. We also stressed that we were deeplyconcerned that the proper stakeholders were notinvited to the table and gave some ideas of howto get navigation stakeholders involved.ROGERHARRISThis will be a long process, but be assuredthat Magnolia Marine will continue to remaininvolved. I will keep you posted as we gothrough the study process. More informationis available at http://mraps.ecr.gov which alsoincludes a survey that anyone can take on howto best prioritize the Missouri River Purposes.is published twice yearly byPlease send anycorrespondence to:Magnolia Marine Transport697 Haining RoadVicksburg, MS -8475Online:www.magnoliamarine.comAn AWO Responsible CarrierISO 9000-2000 COMPLIANTMAGNOLIA MARINE TRANSPORTIS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.Magnolia MarineTransport’sMission StatementOur goal is to transportour customer’s productin a manner that willresult in 100% customersatisfaction. We willachieve this goal througha comprehensive systemincorporating conformanceto customer requirementswith an emphasis on safety,environmental stewardshipand the continuous effortto improve all phases of ouroperation.APRIL 2010 t ."(/0-*" ."3*/& 53"/41035 t 3 #
EMPLOYEEMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHTSimplicityWhen it comesto towboatin’,it is no frillsfor CaptainOdis Armstrong4 t ."(/0-*" ."3*/& 53"/41035 t APRIL 2010at its finestEarlier this year Captain Odis Armstrong announcedhis retirement. “Captain O.” will be missed, but we allknow hedeserves thefruits of hislabor. In thisedition ofWheelWash,we want toget a glimpseinto thelife of theCaptain whodemonstrates“simplicity atCaptain Odis Armstrong with one of his tools of retirementits finest”.Odis was born in Shreveport, La., and grew up inZwolle, La. When Odis was 16 years old he decided
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHTCaptainOdisArmstrongin earlieryears andtodayCaptain Odis Armstrong mows his yardto work on boats, and that’s just whathe did. After Odis’ father signed aminors’ release, Odis went to workas a deckhand for a small companyin Houston, Texas, called JD CaytonTowing Company. The youngster got hisstart making 12 a day. As a young manOdis stuck around with Cayton Towingfor a little over seven years. WhenCaptain O. left Cayton, he went to workfor Mar-Ray Towing, during which timeBYhe got turned loose in the wheel houseand reached the relief captain position.In 1979, Captain Odis made the switchto Magnolia Marine Transport. Odis was PERSONNELa pilot on the M/V Jimmy L., which atASSISTANTthe time was leased by MMT. In 1981,Odis was the captain aboard the M/V Jimmy L. when the leaseran out. The M/V Jimmy L. went back to the company it camefrom and Odis went with the boat. However, in 1981 Captain O.returned to Magnolia Marine.Upon his arrival Odis was made the pilot on the M/V Valda.Odis spent seven years on the Valda. Then he was asked toconsider being the Relief Captain on the M/V Jennie Dehmer,SYDJOHNSTONwhich he did. Odis was proud to call the Jennie Dehmer home. In2000, Odis was named Captain aboard the vessel he called home,and served as the Captain until his retirement earlier this year.What Odis really enjoys are the simple things: family, yard workand house work. Odis’ retirement plans are to do exactly that:more time with his beloved family, more time in the yard andmore time “piddling around the house”. Odis mentioned that hedidn’t “know how to act not working”. I’m sure he’ll keep himselfpretty busy. Odis will be real busy right now because of his periodof transition between northern Arkansas to settling in to his newhome in east Texas. Odis also mentioned he loved working atMMT, and wanted to tell everyone he has worked with over theyears “thanks”; he said “that goes for everybody: deck crew, othercaptains (who let him ride with them when the Jennie Dehmerwas in the shipyard, or if he tripped back), the folks in the office,everybody”. Odis wanted to let everyone know “MagnoliaMarine was good to me” and that “I love being a part of MagnoliaMarine”. But at the end of the day, we want to thank you, Odis!Thank you for all your years of dedication and hard work.I’m sure we haven’t seen the end of Captain O. He alreadywants to do some trip work. And if you have the opportunityto ride with Odis, just know that when you do you’ll be simplytowboatin’. And when Odis is towboatin’ he’s no frills; simplicityat its finest.APRIL 2010 t ."(/0-*" ."3*/& 53"/41035 t 5
HEALTH & FITNESSHefty prizes in store for MMT’sBiggest Loser ChallengeWe are proud to present to you MMT’S Biggest Loser Challengefor Vessel and Shore MMT employees only.We will start this challenge the monthof May and go through the month ofSeptember. First, those who wish toparticipate will need to be weighedin here at the office in the month ofMay or Wood River office, then onceagain by the end of September. We willtake before and after photos of eachparticipant. The program will be awardedon the biggest percentage of weight loss.This will be done by taking your poundslost divided by beginning weight.BYFor example: Pounds Lost (20) Beginning weight (200) PercentageLost (10%). Please be aware that this is ahealthy weight loss program. First prizeOPERATIONSwill be a 500 gift card, 2nd place will beADMINISTRATIVEa 250 gift card, and 3rd will be a 100gift card. Listed below are a few helpfulASSISTANTtips to get you started. As with anyweight loss program, please seek advice from your physician.STEPHANIELOVORNChange Your LifestyleIf you think you’ll just “diet” until the weight comes off, thenyou’re setting yourself up for failure. Losing all the weight you wantand keeping it off requires a lifestyle change. Stop drinking sodasand eating cupcakes and start a regular workout routine. If you reallywant to lose the weight and keep it off, it’s going to require a changein your life.Start A Workout RoutineYou’ve heard it before, it only takes 30 minutes a day to get yourmetabolism into a higher gear and start burning more calories. Youcan even break those 30 minutes up into two 15-minute routines orthree 10-minute routines!Eat Smaller Meals More OftenSmaller meals help keep your metabolism charged and help keepyou from getting hungry.6 t ."(/0-*" ."3*/& 53"/41035 t APRIL 2010Use Smaller Plates & BowlsYou won’t be as tempted to eat large portions with smaller platesand bowls, plus you’ll feel that your plate is full (which it will be)and that you’re not missing out on a larger meal.Drink More WaterLet’s face it, most of us don’t drink enough water. Try to drink atleast a gallon a day. Sounds like a lot, but if you’ll drink it in smallerquantities more often, you’ll be surprised at how easy it is to do. A ruleof thumb I found is multiply your weight by .66 and that will give youthe ounces of water you need a day. Example: 200 lbs 132 oz.Drink Cold WaterYour body will have to warm the cold water up before it can useit. This causes the body to use more energy, more energy use equalsmore calories burnedDo Your Workout First Thing In The MorningsYour body hasn’t eaten (or shouldn’t have!) since 7 the previousnight. If all’s going well, your body will be using stored fat for energyto get you through the workout. An afternoon or evening workoutwill likely use the calories you’ve taken in that day for energy.Incorporate A Weight Training Regime Into WorkoutIt’s a fact, muscle burns fat. More muscle burns more fat. See howsimple that is? Don’t worry about looking like a body builder, I’msure that most of us won’t put in the needed time and energy toget “bulked up”. Besides, the “I’m afraid I’ll get muscle bound” is acheesy excuse for not weight training for those of us with more thana 100 pounds to lose!Have Realistic GoalsIt’s one thing to have a written goal, but be sure your goals arerealistic. There’s no use in trying to reach a 50-pound per monthweight loss goal when you can’t reach it. Start out by setting yourmain goal, for example, a 100 pounds per year. Then break the largegoal down, for example, say 8-10 pound weight loss per month.Then break that down further by setting a weight loss goal of 2-4pounds per week. See how easy that was? Achieving your smaller
HEALTH & FITNESSgoals will give you the confidence to achieve your largegoal!Starving yourself doesn’t work. Studies have provedthis time and time again. Give your body more smallermeals. Your body goes into “survivor” mode when youstarve yourself.Eat More FiberFiber is good for us in several ways. One way is that ittends to make us feel full. Some studies also suggest thatit sweeps fats out of our system.Eat More ProteinProtein also makes us feel full. Protein is also importantin replacing and building muscle tissue. Remember,more muscles burn more fat.Give Up SugarSugar negatively affects our body in several ways, not tomention it adds calories.Don’t Beat Yourself UpYou’re going to have moments of weakness and timeswhen you eat all the leftovers on every one’s plate atdinner. It happens. It’s what you do about it that matters.Don’t beat yourself up. Just get right back into yourcalorie-burning ways. You might even want to workout alittle longer to try and burn some of those extra calories.Reward YourselfWhen you reach your goals, it’s OK to give yourselfa little reward. This might be a meal at your favoriterestaurant or a short trip away for a day or so. Rewardscan also be incorporated into your goals.Eat Negative Calorie FoodsThere is some research that suggests some foods takemore calories to digest than they contain. An examplewould be broccoli and apples. Do your own research andload up on these negative calorie foods.Leave White Bread AloneThis goes for pasta, also. There are great wheat andwhole grain bread alternatives on the market now.Wheat bread doesn’t have to be that old hard staletasting bread that it once was.Good luck and let the loss begin, with a little work anddedication you could be “MMT’s biggest loser”!APRIL 2010 t ."(/0-*" ."3*/& 53"/41035 t 7
TECHNOLOGY UPDATENew features added to BoatsysBoatSys continues to evolve and be more useful toMagnolia Marine with several new features added.After much preliminary work by Lucotech, Dino andKaren we are beginning to implement electronic engineroom logs. Mike (Hadji) Lowry has been workingwith engineers to train them on the proper use of thesystem. It is currently in use on the Katherine Berry,Stan Humphreys, Kelly Lee, Dennis Ross, JennieDehmer, Ana Louis and the Mark Shurden. It will beimplemented in the rest of the fleet as time allows,probably in the next few months.The grocery-order module is in place and severalorders have been successfully placed using the system.This system has several advantages over the variousways groceries have been ordered, including greaterefficiency for shore personnel and estimated totalto help with budgeting. There have been severalsuggestions for improvement which Lucotech hasquickly implemented for us.We are working to implement National PollutantDischarge Elimination System Vessel General Permitin BoatSys. Although this seems fairly simple at firstglance, when we looked at the requirements and theway we wanted to have alerts it got a little complicated.The system will include reports for vessels and barges,alerts for vessels and shore personnel if inspections aremissed or failed.One feature recently added shows the versatility andadvantage of BoatSys. Customers had asked for a reportsimilar to the Pump Off Discharge Report previouslyrequired. Most of the required information is alreadybeing recorded in BoatSys. The only additionalinformation needed is Loading Readings or DischargeReadings which should be recorded when the transferstabilizes, usually about an hour after start.BYJEFFWESTINFORMATIONSYSTEMSMANAGERMOVIN’ ON UPRRecentt promotionsti (O(Octobert b 11-MarchM h 31)We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate andrecognize those who have been promoted. Through hard work,dedication, determination, and ever present initiative the followingemployees earned promotions throughout Magnolia MarineTransport:Wheel HouseTracy Aiken . CaptainMike Carpenter . CaptainPaul Ellis. Relief CaptainKenny Fields . Relief CaptainRichard “Skippy” Robertson . Relief CaptainEngine RoomPavel Samoylov .Chief EngineerRobert Dean . Engineer Trainee IBrandon Meadows . Engineer Trainee IDeck CrewJeffrey Thornton .MateChip Wells .MatePatrick Neal .Relief Mate8 t ."(/0-*" ."3*/& 53"/41035 t APRIL 2010Ben Alexander .Relief MateBarry “BJ” Gough . TankermanBen Cooper . TankermanBilly Patrick . TankermanKione Zimmerman . TankermanMichael Gray. TankermanJoshua “Jo-Jo” Williams . TankermanCorey Reno . TankermanRichard Lewis . TankermanEthan Thompson. Tankerman TraineeChris Hoxie . Tankerman TraineeMarcus White .DeckhandPatrick Dukes .DeckhandJay Welch.DeckhandChris Stanley .DeckhandDelvin Kelly .DeckhandJesse Holaday.DeckhandBobby Ford .DeckhandSpencer Melancon .DeckhandJonathan Costilow .DeckhandRashad Hawkins.DeckhandDaniel Rogers .DeckhandTony Corbit.Deckhand
COOKS’ CONCOCTIONSPEACH CAKESubmitted by John Anderson,cook on M/V Ana Louise1 box of yellow cake mix1 can peach pie filling2 teaspoons of vanilla½ cup chopped pecans/walnutsTOPPING:½ cup sugar1 tablespoon vanillaICING:1/2 to ¾ cup of confectioner’ssugar1 tablespoon of milkTOW BOAT PULLED PORK BBQSubmitted by John Anderson,cook on M/V Ana LouiseTwo 7-Pound Pork Shoulders (Pork Butt)SPld heavilyh il withi h SeasonSSSalt,lSeasonPorkk ShShoulderGarlic Granules and Black Pepper. Bake at 350 for 4-5 hours or until very tender in heavy CastIron Pot. Remove from pot and cover in foil untilcool. Pull meat to separate or chop, depending onyour preference. Toss with Bull’s Eye BBQ Sauce.Blend cake mix, pie fillingand vanilla together, add nuts,mix until incorporated. Pourinto well-greased Bundt pan,sprinkle on topping mixture,bake at 350 for 45 minutes. Letcool, then drizzle with icing.WELCOME ABOARDNew class joins MMT familyMagnolia Marine Transportwould like to take this opportunityto say “Welcome Aboard” to thenew class of green deckhandsand cooks who have joined thecompany from Oct. 1 to March31. The same goes for otherexperienced rivermen who recentlydecided to make MMT their home.Magnolia Marine Transport has along tradition of hospitality anda thorough deck-developmentprogram available to ensure upwardmobility. The veterans of MMT willensure quality training, exampleand output for our new employeesso they learn the ropes. MMT isproud to be attracting top-notchemployees who keep the companyheaded in the right direction. Keepup the good work and welcomeaboard.Members of the new class are:r Patrick Dukesr Chris Stanleyr Justin Wyattr Johnny Hillr Michael Huskeyr r r r r r r r r r r r r Tim YoungHenry “Hank” CummingsMichael ThompsonMario WilliamsFabian KennedyJoshua CageJoshua WarnCharles ThorntonMike MillerCarol MitchellMichael BlitgenTommy WeeksDaniel RogersBYSYDJOHNSTONPERSONNELASSISTANTAPRIL 2010 t ."(/0-*" ."3*/& 53"/41035 t 9
THE MAGNOLIA MARINE TRANSPORT FLEETM/V Stan HumphreysM/V Mr. LamptonOfficial Number: 1181843Year Built: 2006Dimensions: 110’ x 32’ x 10”-3’Gross Tons: 342Horsepower: 3000M/V Linda TaylorOfficial Number: 531689Year Built: 1971Dimensions: 110’ x 32’ x 10’Gross Tons: 375.37Horsepower: 3000Official Number: 1215724Year Built: 2008Dimensions: 110’ x32’ x 10’-3”Gross Tons: 444Horsepower: 3000M/V Kelly LeeOfficial Number: 564520Year Built: 1975Dimensions: 147’ x 38.5’x9’Gross Tons: 609Horsepower: 4300M/V Mark ShurdenOfficial Number: 536086Year Built: 1971Dimensions: 138’ x 38’6” x 9’2.5”Gross Tons: 517.58Horsepower: 3800M/V Amy FrancesOfficial Number: 602459Year Built: 1979Dimensions: 140’ x 38’ x 10’6”Gross Tons: 491Horsepower: 3800M/V Ana LouiseOfficial Number: 530987Year Built: 1971Dimensions: 141’ x 35’x9’Gross Tons: 559Horsepower: 3800M/V Gene NealOfficial Number: 563529Year Built: 1975Dimensions: 136’ x 40’ x 10’Gross Tons: 637Horsepower: 3800M/V Dennis RossM/V Jennie DehmerOfficial Number: 544705Year Built: 1972Dimensions: 110’ x 32’ x 10’Gross Tons: 377.75Horsepower: 3000Official Number: 516188Year Built: 1968Dimensions: 100’ x 30’ x 10’Gross Tons: 298Horsepower: 240010 t ."(/0-*" ."3*/& 53"/41035 t APRIL 2010
M/V W.W. CrumM/V Dorothy LeeOfficial Number: 519237Year Built: 1969Dimensions: 81’ x 26’ x 8’Gross Tons: 185.33Horsepower: 1900M/V MagnoliaOfficial Number: 530803Year Built: 1971Dimensions: 141’ x 34’6” x 10’Gross Tons: 537Horsepower: 3800M/V Jody McMinnOfficial Number: 1218473Year Built: 2009Dimensions: 110’ x 32’ x 10’-3”Gross Tons: 444Horsepower: 3000M/V ValdaM/V Leslie B.Official Number: 514553Year Built: 1968Dimensions: 110’ x 34’ x 8’10”Gross Tons: 375.37Horsepower: 2400M/V Katherine BerryOfficial Number: 1195204Year Built: 2007Dimensions: 110’ x32’x10’3”Gross Tons: 444Horsepower: 3000Official Number: 523490Year Built: 1969 (rebuilt 1992)Dimensions: 120’ x 35’ x 11’6”Gross Tons: 322Horsepower: 3800M/V Mari LamptonOfficial Number: 1208146Year Built: 2008Dimensions: 110’ X 32’ X 10’3”Gross Tons: 444Horsepower: 3000Official Number: 52984Year Built: 1970Dimensions: 87’ x 28’ x 9’Gross Tons: 293.83Horsepower: 1950M/V Miss KathyOfficial Number: 555383Year Built: 1974Dimensions: 140’ x 38’ x 11’Gross Tons: 686.41Horsepower: 4300APRIL 2010 t ."(/0-*" ."3*/& 53"/41035 t 11
FAMILY FOCUSNo plain and boring yard for MMT’s Beau CumminsBy Beau CumminsCaptain, M/V Ana LouiseOne of the things I like to do when I’m off the boat is working in my gardens. Noteveryday but, almost! At least I’m thinking about the next project I’m going to do!I started gardening just because I didn’t like the way my yard looked — plain andboring. I started digging and planting and soon found out I didn’t have any idea whatI was doing. So, I got some books, went to different public and private gardens anddeveloped a plan. It didn’t work out the way I had written it down, but it lookedgood! So now I enjoy planting, planning and changing the way our place looks. I havea long-term vision on how it will look eventually, and Sweet Thing is always tellingme “Be patient!” But I’m a man and I want to see the end result now! My wife and Ienjoy sitting in the back and watching all God’s creatures hanging out at the feeders.We have squirrels, birds and one big ol’ coon that comes to eat. It truly gives mepleasure to see all we have done together.12 t ."(/0-*" ."3*/& 53"/41035 t APRIL 2010
FAMILY FOCUSSGraduatingRichard (Relief Captain on M/V Jody McMinn) andTammy Robertson would like to congratulate both of theirgraduating seniors, Wesley Robertson and Erika Turner.Erika will be attending McKendree College pursuing ateaching career. Wesley is undecided at this time as to wherehis future will lead after graduation.3New crownAlexis Hart, the 2-year-old granddaughter of MMT’SStephanie Lovorn and daughter of Courtney and JasonHart (EMS), was crowned Lil Miss Magnolia StateRegional Pageant winner. She will be competing in the Statecompetition in July.APRIL 2010 t ."(/0-*" ."3*/& 53"/41035 t 13
VESSEL SPOTLIGHTXXXXM/V LINDA TAYLORA familiar face with a new nameMagnolia Marine Transport proudly announces that the M/V Hal D Miller has beenrenamed in honor of Linda Taylor Lampton, young 1-year old daughter of Barton andAmy Lampton. Barton is the son of Deborah Leslie B. Lampton III and grandson of ourcompany founder, Mr. Leslie B. Lampton Jr.Some of you might remember Barton from his days spent aboard the M/V DennisRoss as deckhand, while on college breaks. Barton went on tograduate from Ole Miss and returned to work at Ergon wherehe serves as Manager of Eastern Region Operations for ErgonAsphalt & Emulsions.The former M/V Hal D. Miller was originally named in honorof one of Mr Lampton’s business partners, Mr. Hal Miller ofMiller Transporters. The families remain friends and the Millersare still in the trucking business.The M/V Linda Taylor might be a familiar face in ourfleet but the vessel has a new look with over 2 million inrecent improvements. Gone are the fuel-thirsty EMD 12cylinder engines, outdated state rooms, pilot house and galleyappointments. The vessel was gutted to bare steel and rebuiltwith modern components and materials. In the wheelhouse,V-groove cypress now adorns the walls and new consoleTaylor Lamptonwings, new instruments, indicators, computers, Furuno radar,VICE PRESIDENT, furniture, appliances and Tuflex flooring are just some ofthe features this vessel has to offer. Further down the stairsMARINEthe renovations continue into the state rooms, galley and engine room. Pride inOPERATIONScraftsmanship is evident throughout the entire vessel, but is especially noticeable inthe cypress and pecan wood work, cabinetry and detailed finish work all crafted byNightengale Cabinets of Greenville and Lee Builders in Vicksburg. More details onthe vessel renovations can be found in the Nuts and Bolts article in this Wheelwash.M/V Linda Taylor, the third new vessel built for the then young company, Magnolia Marine Transport, hasa rich and storied history. M/V Linda Taylor was built in Vicksburg, Miss., by another young company, BigRiver Shipbuilders. Big River was owned by Thomas Golding and Jack Tohill and built several boats between1968 and 1973. Jack was considered a master boat builder and had a reputation for over-building the hullof his boats. While the boat was being built, Ms. Kathy Stone kept a watchful eye on its progress as shefrequently made surprise visits to the shipyard. M/V Linda Taylor was launched in May of 1971 with littlefanfare and immediately went to work plying the inland rivers.The first Captain of the new vessel was young 30-year-old Dee Pegram. Mark Shurden hired Deespecifically to bring out the new vessel with a new captain. Dee worked at Magnolia Marine Transport forseveral years until moving on to chase other ventures. It is ironic that his son, Dee Pegram Jr., now works forMagnolia Marine Transport as Pilot aboard the M/V Katherine Berry. In addition, Dee Sr. still works on theriver and frequently trips for Magnolia Marine.Captain Jackie Neal became Captain in 1974 and mastered the boat until his retirement in 2000. DuringROGERHARRIS14 t ."(/0-*" ."3*/& 53"/41035 t APRIL 2010Captain Dick Webber
VESSEL SPOTLIGHThis 26 years as Captain of theM/V Hal D. Miller, many colorfulevents took place. Captain Jackiehad a nickname for everyone andeven had one for the boat, the“Floating Cash Register”. Healways believed the boat couldoutwork and out-earn any otherboat in the fleet. Crewmemberslike Jerry ‘Big Daddy’ Lawson,Erwin ‘Ricochet’ Daley, Frank‘Nobel’ Connors and Joe EarlHicks were a big part of theM/V Hal D. Miller’s successM/V Linda Taylorand character. There were manyescapades involving CaptainJackie and his colorful crew, but one thing rings true, they knew howto get the job done and worked together well!After Captain Jackie’s retirement in 2000, his pilot Bob Reynoldstook the helm. Captain Bob continued the successful voyage of thisvessel until moving to the M/V Magnolia in 2004. Captain Bob’sRelief Captain Dick Weber took command of the v
on the biggest percentage of weight loss. This will be done by taking your pounds lost divided by beginning weight. For example: Pounds Lost (20) Beginning weight (200) Percentage Lost (10%). Please be aware that this is a healthy weight loss program
