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Park service calling for volunteers BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com
The Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center is looking for a few good VIPs. The local National Park Service unit of the Shiloh National Military Park wants volunteers to help play the vital stewardship role at the Linden Street park. VIPs or Volunteers-In-Parks will assist in the preservation and interpretation of the diverse history and natural resources stewarded at the center. “We have three particular positions available at the mo-
“We have three particular positions available at the moment and others that could become available. People who have a interest in one these roles should apply for the opportunity to help their park.” Ashley Berry Supervisory park ranger ment and others that could become available,” said Ashley Berry, supervisory park ranger at the Corinth center. “People who have a interest in one these roles should apply for the opportunity to help their
park.” Book store volunteer, maintenance volunteer and visitor center assistant positions are currently available. Berry said more positions could be added as work becomes available.
The type of work a volunteer might except to perform includes assisting visitors from around the world, guiding battlefield tours, presenting historic demonstrations, performing administrative duties,
conducting natural and cultural resource management projects and maintaining park grounds and facilities. By volunteering, individuals can aid visitors in achieving meaningful experiences, help preserve historic landscapes and enjoy connecting with the Corinth park in a new, provocative and rewarding way. More than 340,000 volunteers currently play a vital stewardship role at more than 415 parks around the country. To apply to be a park volunteer, visit volunteer.gov or stop by the Interpretive Center at 501 West Linden Street.
ACTC now offers 13 career path Student enrollment choices for students in district up in Alcorn schools BY ZACK STEEN BY ZACK STEEN
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Alcorn School District students are now offered 13 career pathway choices at the Alcorn Career Technology Center. Having so many options – one of the most at a vocational school in the state – is what helps get some kids in school and on the right path for a successful future, according to ACTC Director Rodney Hopper. “We are giving our students more opportunities than any other district in the state,” said Hopper. “Most districts only offer four or five pathways, but we are able to offer 13 fresh and interesting career pathway options.” Programs offered at ACTC for Alcorn Central, Biggersville and Kossuth high school students include Agriculture and Natural Resources, Agriculture Power and Machinery, Automotive Service Technology, Business Fundamentals & Marketing and Economics, Construction, Career Pathway Experience (CPE), Health Sci-
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Alcorn Career Technology Center Director Rodney Hopper talks with Alcorn School District Superintendent of Education Larry B. Mitchell about the 13 career pathway programs now offered at ACTC. ences, Law and Public Safety, Metal Fabrication, Polymer Science, Teacher Academy, Digital Media Technology and, new this year, Culinary Arts.
“I think it’s these opportunities that keep more kids in school and helps entice them Please see ACTC | 2A
Young girl’s legacy lives on through 5K BY L.A. STORY lastory@dailycorinthian.com
Annalisa Laudadio cared about people and was wellknown as a person who encouraged those who would blend into the background and she had big plans to help children through mission work. Thanks to those who are honoring her memory, even after her untimely death last year at the age of 15, her legacy will continue to help other kids. The First Annual Annalisa Laudadio Love & Encouragement 5K Run/ Walk will be held Saturday, Sept. 9, beginning at 8:30
It’s three weeks into the new school year and enrollment numbers are up. Alcorn School District Superintendent of Education Larry B. Mitchell reported early attendance of 3,287 students in Alcorn County schools. The number is about 33 more than last year. “We believe the difference in the number may be a result of our two additional pre-k classrooms just added to the district,” said Mitchell. “We feel like our enrollment should level off now and we should stay around this number for the next few years.” Mitchell also reported 12 children remain on waiting list for pre-k at Alcorn Central Elementary School. The enrollment results were presented at a recent Board of Education meeting where the 2017-18 school year combined budget was approved. The district’s operational millage rate will remain 49.76
Larry B. Mitchell Alcorn School District superintendent mills, a percentage that has not changed since 2008. Revenues for the upcoming year are excepted to be $29,428,391 with expenditures of $29,166,453. Two large sum donations to the district were given the OK. Contract Fabricators Inc. of Yellow Creek donated $8,500 worth of welding equipment to the Alcorn Career Technology Center Metal Fabrication proPlease see ENROLLMENT | 2A
People of the Crossroads Josh Fortenberry, Kossuth Law enforcement is in Josh Fortenberry’s bloodline. “It’s in my blood,” said the 36-year-old Deputy Chief with the Corinth Police Department. “I was born to do it.” Both Fortenberry’s father and a late aunt were law enforcement officers, so the 1999 Clarksdale High School graduate went to Delta State University to major in criminal justice. He got his B.S. degree from DSU in 2003. His law enforcement career in Corinth began in 2005 as a patrolman. He would become a field training officer and detective before taking a job with the Desoto County Sheriff’s Department. Fortenberry returned to Corinth a little over a year ago to become deputy chief. He is a newlywed, having married Crystal six months ago. He is a weightlifter and loves fitness, running 5Ks with his wife and woodworking.
a.m. at the Alcorn County MSU Extension Service located at 2200 Levee Road in Corinth. Race Day Registration will be from 7 to 8 a.m., with the opening ceremony beginning at 8:15 a.m. The registration free to preregister by Friday will be $25 entry with dry-blend tee with the cost being $30 after Aug. 25 or $30 entry with cooling performance tee with the cost being $35 after Aug. 25. In conjunction with the race, and for those who want “carb it up” the night Please see 5K | 2A
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