Tuesday Nov. 15,
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Daily Corinthian Vol. 115, No. 272
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• Corinth, Mississippi • 16 pages • 1 section
Office making move to justice center by Nov. 30. Corinth Municipal Court has been using the courtroom for initial appearances since its prisoners moved to the facility. Preparations are still continuing for several departments to move to the facility. Brian Goss was before the board Monday with an estimate for work to get some of the technology up and running. In other business: ■ Several newly elected coun-
BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
Another office is getting ready to make its move to the Alcorn County Justice Center. The Board of Supervisors on Monday approved the justice court clerk’s request to move from the courthouse to the justice center on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 1 and 2, if everything is ready at the facility. The offices for justice court are scheduled for completion
ty officials are making preparations to take office. Tax collector-elect Larry Ross appeared before the board to request approval to attend an orientation workshop later this month. At its discretion, the board can compensate individuals who haven’t taken office yet for training expenses, and the board approved Ross’ request. The board also gave approval for attendance at orientation
Dec. 13-14 for new supervisors who will be taking office in districts 1, 2 and 3. Coroner-elect Jay Jones told the board that Josh Hodum will continue serving as a deputy coroner and current coroner Dan Leeth will also serve as a deputy coroner. The board gave travel authorization for the three to attend required periodic training. The new terms of office begin in the first week of January.
■ Supervisors approved a six-month extension for the HOME homebuyer assistance program. It is anticipated that four more buyers may qualify if the program is extended. ■ The board accepted Jeff Basden’s bid of $16,880.30 for roof repairs at the Department of Human Services office on South Harper Road. ■ The board’s next meeting is set for 9 a.m. on Dec. 5.
Club will celebrate 55th year BY BOBBY J. SMITH bjsmith@dailycorinthian.com
The Corinth Civitan Club will celebrate 55 years of service to the community with a lunch buffet at Hillandale Country Club. “We’re taking this opportunity to revitalize the club, encourage former members to come back and get new members into the club,” said Corinth Civitan Club President Tina Bugg. Civitan International President William D. Buscher praised the Corinth chapter in a recent letter to its president, congratulating the local chapter for, “55 years of service, 55 years of making the Corinth area a better place to live, 55 years of practicing the Golden Rule.” The 55th anniversary luncheon will feature a proclamation from Mayor Tommy Irwin, thanking the club for its many years of service and dedicating Wednesday as Corinth Civitan Day. During the event the Civitans will honor the newest and oldest members of the club, Sandy Boren and Jimmie Deaton, respectively. The prayer will be provided by a former member who is now the pastor of a local church and the pledge will be read by a veteran. The Corinth Civitan Club is a Please see CIVITAN | 2
Staff photo by Steve Beavers
Undefeated Aggies Kossuth Aggies mascot Alyssa Trulove and Baylor Kelly, the 2 year-old son of KHS Head Coach Brian Kelly, ring a cow bell before the Aggies playoff contest with Mooreville. Kossuth moved to 12-0 on the year following a 21-17 victory. The Aggies will entertain Charleston (11-2) on Friday night at Larry B. Mitchell Stadium for the right to play for the North Championship.
Church sets fundraiser for Fillmore chapel improvements BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
Stocking the freezer with holiday food this weekend can help preserve one of Corinth’s historic landmarks. First United Methodist Church members will hold the annual “Festive Freezer Food” fundraiser at Saturday’s Red Green Market on the grounds of the Corinth Depot to benefit ongoing improvements to the Fillmore Street Chapel, the 1872 gothic revival church building neighboring First Methodist. The chapel committee hopes to preserve the architectural appeal of a building that is a popular venue for weddings and other events. The historic chapel is owned by First Methodist. Ten different frozen food items are on the menu for the holiday meal food shopper, including casseroles — sweet potato, green bean, hash browned potato, sausagerice and squash — as well
Festive Freezer Food Ten different frozen food items are on the menu for the holiday meal food shopper: ■ Casseroles — sweet potato, green bean, hash browned potato, sausage-rice and squash. ■ Cornbread dressing. ■ Lasagna. ■ Chicken spaghetti. ■ Cheese grits. ■ Homemade rolls. ■ Apple pies. as cornbread dressing, lasagna, chicken spaghetti, cheese grits, homemade rolls and apple pies. Ongoing improvements to the old church building will continue with the help of funds raised by the “Festive Freezer Food” event. The chapel committee is looking ahead to two long-term projects as funds allow — replacement of floors and interior painting in the sanctuary. Others on the future
project list are upgrading the annex furnishings and installing plexiglass to protect the remaining stained-glass windows. The chapel has seen numerous improvements during the last couple of years with the help of the annual fund-raiser. This year, the church has replaced structural timbers under the annex and repaired leaks. During the summer, landscaping growth that compromised the foundation was removed, and Larry Duncan completed extensive masonry improvements. This year’s work helped make the building as moisture-free as possible. Projects in 2010 included refinishing the annex floors and installing plexiglass to protect stained glass windows in the foyer and sanctuary. In 2009, the chapel got a new metal roof, and a moisture barrier was placed under the sanctuary and annex to
Staff photo by Jebb Johnston
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Ongoing improvements to the 1872 Fillmore Street Chapel will benefit from the Festive Freezer Food fundraiser Saturday at the Red Green Market.
Index Stocks........7 Classified......14 Comics...... 12 Wisdom...... 11
Weather........5 Obituaries........ 3 Opinion........4 Sports.....8-9
On this day in history 150 years ago Gen. Robert E. Lee writes to his daughter Mildred from Charleston, S.C., about his new whiskers. “I have a beautiful white beard. It is much admired. At least, much remarked on.” By Tom Parson, NPS Ranger