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Genovese opts to stay on at Arena

BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

Crossroads Arena won’t need a new general manager after all.

Tammy Genovese has decided to remain onboard in the position.

Genovese, who took over as general manager in January of 2013, notified arena board members she would be leaving in 2016 on Nov. 4.

The board and other local offi-

cials convinced the arena manager to reconsider the move with Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills, California.

“I love the opportunity and flexibility to be close to my kids and family, which is the primary reason for the decision to stay,” said Genovese.

Board president Dr. Hardwick Kay was glad to hear Genovese is

staying.

“The board is happy with her decision,” said Kay. “She has opened many doors and made some very positive changes which will have longterm effects for the arena and community.”

“I have enjoyed being in Corinth the last three years,” added Genovese. “We have made great progress at the arena … the board, staff and

community have all been very supportive and I look forward to much success in 2016.”

Genovese took over as general manager after Kathryn Dilworth resigned on Dec. 27, 2012.

Genovese, a 1979 Kossuth High graduate, has spent her entire career working to promote and build Please see GENOVESE | 6A

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Corinth a success on social media

BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

People are taking notice of Corinth.

The Corinth Area Convention and Visitors Bureau has the numbers to back it up.

Nickels Media provided board members results of the fourth quarter report during Monday’s meeting.

According to the report which covered October through December of this year, Visit Corinth had 2,864 fans on Facebook. Tourism had 1,086 followers on Twitter and 471 on Instagram. Visit Corinth was downloaded another 640 times via mobile app.

Over the two months, 7,819 followed the Visit Corinth page.

“This is good … it really helps,” said board vice-president Ricky James.

The report also included the most popular posts and a weekly feature.

Goals for 2016 included in the report were: ■ Get all community event stakeholders using a calendar

which can be programmed to populate multiple websites and the mobile app platform ■ Utilize guest bloggers to extend reach and interest in social media posts ■ Create a tourism specific photo contest/challenge ■ Encourage the use of hash tags to feed social platforms ■ Train those who need help setting up and maintaining social media presence ■ Encourage the use of Facebook event pages for direct links to all information and updates from the event coordinator ■ Designate a dollar amount each month for social media boosts which will help fill stores, restaurants and hotels ■ Educate local community about the magnitude, reach and importance of tourism to the local economy ■ Create an ambassador program for downtown festivals and events In other board business, organizers of Red Green Market Please see TOURISM | 2A

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Strong winds played a role in a large wild fire that started Sunday night on State Line Road near Shiloh Road Extended in North Corinth. Several homes were threatened, but no structures received any damage.

Wind spreads fire from Torch Club

BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

Wild winds created a fiery headache for local firefighters Sunday night.

More than eight firetrucks

from four departments responded to a large woods fire on State Line Road near Shiloh Road Extended in North Corinth.

Several homes were threat-

ened by the wild fire, but no structures received any damage.

Alcorn County Director of Emergency Services Ricky Please see FIRE | 2A

Veteran technologist works behind the scenes at MRHC

BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

Work for Donna Benjamin is spent under the microscope.

The Magnolia Regional Health Center Medical Technologist and her Staff photo by Steve Beavers

Donna Benjamin plays an important part in getting patients back on track when it comes to their health.

co-workers are rarely seen on a daily basis. But the group plays an important part in getting patients back on track when it comes to their health.

“I feel like we have a part in the diagnosis of patients,” said Benjamin. “Without our help, there is no way to know what is going on inside.”

As a medical technologist, the 42-year-old Benjamin performs chemical, hematology, immunologic, microscopic and microbiology diagnostic analyses

on body fluids such as blood, urine, sputum and stool.

Benjamin, the mother of two (Paige and Dylan) and wife of Lee, has spent 15 years at MRHC. “I always wanted to do something in the hospital,” she said.

Benjamin started as a phlebotomist with the help of her mother, Helen Clemmer.

“During that time, I learned the quality of specimen makes for better results,” she said. “So with that said the results are

only as good as the specimen we receive.”

Benjamin then set her eyes on being a medical lab technician.

“I went to school during the day and worked at night,” said Benjamin.

She juggled both school and third shift all while having a 3-year-old, getting remarried and having another child over four years.

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Representatives from Alcorn, Tishomingo and Prentiss counties hear the results of an engineering study on regional water needs. Dr. Adnan Shindala, vice-president of Cook Coggin Engineers, says the study recommends a regional solution tapping the Tenn-Tom Waterway.

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City Board Agenda

BENJAMIN CONTINUED FROM 1A

The Corinth Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a regular meeting at 5 p.m. today.

The agenda of business is: ■ Property cleanup adjudication hearings for 415 Martin Luther King, property at the corner of White and Martin Luther King, and the Grayson estate at the corner of White and Scales ■ Continued property cleanup adjudication hearing for the former Howell Home Center property regarding the damaged sign ■ Reports of the department heads ■ Memorandum of understanding with Kossuth Volunteer Fire Department ■ Assistance to Firefighters Grant ■ Invoice on South Parkway project ■ Invoice on CDBG project ■ Lease-purchase agreement for motor grader ■ November claims docket ■ Zoning and planning commission matters ■ Licenses ■ Meeting minutes from Nov. 3 and Nov. 4

“There was no break,” she said with a smile.

Benjamin earned her MT degree earlier this year.

“Being a MT has helped me to grow,” she said.

It also brings some early mornings at the hospital. A work day for Benjamin starts at 4:30 a.m.

“The morning rush is really busy until 8 a.m.,” she said. “Then another big rush happens after lunch.”

The lab is responsible for all specimen from each floor along with the Emergency Room.

“We get pounded with samples during the flu and winter seasons,” she

added.

According to the MT, an hour is the longest any test in the lab takes.

“Our goal is to get the test back to the doctor as quickly and efficiently as we can,” said Benjamin. “We want patients to know we are compassionate about our work … no one wants to come in and sit in the ER for five hours.”

Lab Director Heather Rhodes admires the route taken by Benjamin.

“Donna never quit,” said Rhodes. “She started at an entry level position and is now a success story … we encourage that kind of growth and our goal is for employees to advance in their career.”

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Work for Donna Benjamin is spent under the microscope at Magnolia Regional Health Center.

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Gibens said at its peak the fire covered at least three acres of land.

“It was one of the largest wildfires we have had in Alcorn County,” said Gibens.

The 911 office first received a call about the fire around 8:30 p.m.

“It took city and county units about an hour and a half to control the flames,” Gibens added. “The rain around 10 p.m. really helped the situation.”

Although the director was unsure how the fire sparked, firefighters were able to pinpoint the area behind the former Torch Club on State Line Road as the place where the blaze began.

“It started out as a small rubbish fire that spread into a pine thicket thanks to some very strong wind -- the flames were over the treetops for quite some time,” Gibens said. “We received about a dozen calls from motorists on Highway 45, who could see the flames.”

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ACE Power Company worker Gary McCullough replaced a downed street light in the downtown SoCo District on Monday. Strong winds knocked the ornamental light off its pole sometime Sunday night. unteer Fire Department and Biggersville Fire and Recuse helped fight the blaze.

The Mississippi Forestry Commission also assisted.

The Sunday night winds, which reportedly reached more than 45 mph in Corinth, also caused havoc for ACE Power Company.

“We had a few customers lose power for a little while because of the wind,” said ACE Manager of Engineering and Opera-

tions Jason Grisham. “We are constantly working to keep tree limbs trimmed and right-a-ways clear to help prevent us from having any major problems when these strong storms come through.”

Crews were on Fillmore Street Monday morning repairing an ornamental downtown street light in the SoCo District.

The light received heavy damage during the storm.

“The wind apparently caught it just right,” added Grisham.

Eighty-five vendors took part in the market with 54 being from outside of Alcorn County.

“The event puts a lot of people in downtown,” added tourism board member Danny Timmons.

Board members were also updated on the mural painting of the back wall of Dollar General. The wall faces Fillmore Street and will include things associated with Corinth.

Mark Davey is the artist and will submit a drawing and costs for the wall. The building is owned by Bai-

ley Williams.

“We will be looking at grants to pay for the mural during the first of the year,” said tourism director Christy Burns. “Mark is really good and he knows what he is doing.”

Burns informed the board Feb. 3 will be observed as Capitol Day in Jackson.

“It was a huge success last year,” said Burns. “I think it’s important to get Corinth in front of our state legislators.”

The next meeting of the tourism board is set for Tuesday, Jan. 19 at 8 a.m.

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were granted a $1,865 request. The annual market was held Nov. 21 in the CARE Garden.

“We really wanted to hear feedback before presenting,” said Crossroads Museum Director Brandy Steen.

Proceeds from the market go to the museum.

“Red Green Market is huge,” said market committee representative Zack Steen. “It’s one of the biggest days of the year for downtown merchants.”

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Today in History Today is Tuesday, Dec. 15, the 349th day of 2015. There are 16 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Dec. 15, 1965, two U.S. manned spacecraft, Gemini 6A and Gemini 7, maneuvered to within 10 feet of each other while in orbit.

On this date: In 1864, the two-day Battle of Nashville began during the Civil War as Union forces commanded by Maj. Gen. George H. Thomas attacked Confederate troops led by Gen. John Bell Hood; the result was a resounding Northern victory.

In 1890, Sioux Indian Chief Sitting Bull and 11 other tribe members were killed in Grand River, South Dakota, during a confrontation with Indian police.

In 1938, groundbreaking for the Jefferson Memorial took place in Washington, D.C., with President Franklin D. Roosevelt taking part in the ceremony.

In 1939, the Civil War motion picture epic “Gone with the Wind,” starring Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable, had its world premiere in Atlanta.

In 1944, a singleengine plane carrying bandleader Glenn Miller, a major in the U.S. Army Air Forces, disappeared over the English Channel while en route to Paris.

In 1964, Canada’s House of Commons approved dropping the country’s “Red Ensign” flag in favor of a new design, the “Maple Leaf” flag.

In 1974, the horror spoof “Young Frankenstein,” starring Gene Wilder and directed by Mel Brooks, was released by 20th Century Fox. In 1989, a popular uprising began in Romania that resulted in the downfall of dictator Nicolae Ceausescu.

In 1995, European Union leaders meeting in Madrid, Spain, chose “euro” as the name of the new single European currency.

In 2001, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy, was reopened to the public after a $27 million realignment that had dragged on for over a decade.

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Across the Region Library hosts annual Christmas memory tree BOONEVILLE — Help the George E. Allen Library decorate its Christmas tree and help the Friends of the Library fund the 2016 children’s writing and illustrating contest by purchasing an ornament for 2015.

To honor or memorialize your loved ones, the Friends are offering a festive ceramic Snowflake ornament. An example of this beautiful keepsake is on display at the library.

An inscription bearing a person’s name and the year will be attached to the ornament for each $5 donation. The ornament will then be placed on the library’s Memory Tree at the front of the library, continuing throughout the holidays. Hurry in soon - there are only 60 ornaments available.

A full list of donors’ names and persons honored or memorialized will be placed next to the tree. A postcard will be sent to the honoree or their family to notify them of the donation. After Christmas, you may pick up your ornament or leave it at the library for future holiday decorating.

All the proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards the 2016 “Express Yourself!” children’s writing and illustrating contest for Prentiss County students up to age18. Last year’s contest was very successful, with over 300 entries.

Thanks to the generosity of everyone who contributed donations last year, the Friends of the George E. Allen library were able to offer cash prizes again, along with certificates and blank journals to the contest winners.

(For more information, please call 728-6553 or visit the library at 500 West Church Street.)

Tishomingo State Park plans ‘First Day Hikes’ TISHOMINGO – Celebrating the New Year, Tishomingo State Park has announced they will once again be participating in the nation-wide First Day Hike event on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016.

State park staff and volunteers will lead the 1–2 mile hike on the Outcroppings Trail.

Details about hike difficulty, terrain and tips regarding proper clothing are listed on the America’s State Parks website.

Visit www.naspd.org. Trail maps and other park information are available from mdwfp.com.

Those wishing to participate should arrive at the Loochapola Lodge at Tishomingo State Park at 10 a.m.

Refreshments will be served.

Hikers are asked to pack a snack and bring their family and friends.

Friends of Tishomingo State Park representatives will be in attendance. Membership dues

and donations will be accepted.

(For more information contact the park office at 662-4386914, Terry Harp at terryh@ mdwfp.state.ms.us or Charlotte Lard at charlottel@mdwfp. state.ms.us.)

Foam maker to expand buying building, hiring 40 TUPELO — Polyurethane foam maker Foamcraft says it’s expanding in Tupelo, investing $1.34 million and adding 40 jobs.

Based in Indianapolis, the privately-held company makes foam for a wide variety of uses, including furniture. Foamcraft now has about 60 employees in Tupelo.

Foamcraft President Jim Hensley says in a news release the company’s customers are buying more foam.

The company bought a 115,000 square-foot building formerly occupied by Fibre Craft. It will keep using its current 75,000 square foot building across the street The Mississippi Development Authority is giving Foamcraft $30,000 to renovate its loading docks.

MDA spokeswoman Tammy Craft said Friday that local governments are not giving property tax abatements.

The company declined to release average pay for the jobs.

Library to host ‘Luncheon with Books’ NEW ALBANY — A “Luncheon with Books” will be held at noon today at Jennie Stevens Smith Library in New Albany.

In keeping with the Christmas season, Jill Shaw will do a presentation on Mary, the mother of Jesus. A light lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m.

Tennessee’s Eiffel Tower rededicated PARIS, Tenn. — One of Tennessee’s most treasured landmarks was the focus of a re-dedication ceremony.

With the help of Lowe’s, the Tennessee Eiffel Tower was partially repaired in September.

Organizations that assisted in the reconstruction of the the tower had their names written on a plaque and unveiled at the ceremony.

The ceremony also included a large amount of community members, along with special guests. Hannah Robison, also known as Miss Tennessee 2015 was there as well.

Man arrested after multiple robberies HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn.

— A Mississippi man wanted for multiple armed robberies and vehicle thefts in two West Tennessee counties was recently arrested.

Henderson County deputies say Thomas Collums stole several pick-up trucks nearly two weekends ago before fleeing into Carroll County to commit more crimes.

Collums was arrested Thursday night by U.S. Marshals in Byhalia, which deputies believe is his hometown.

Collums will first face charges in Mississippi. Investigators say he stole a car and drove into West Tennessee.

Deputies say at this point it’s unclear why he targeted Carroll and Henderson counties.

Two jailed on charge of having meth precursors AMORY — A Philadelphia man and woman are behind bars after they were found in possession of meth precursors.

Amory authorities say the arrests came after a disturbance call at a 5th Street North apartment.

Authorities say they were investigating the case when they saw items in plain site inside the apartment that led them to obtain and issue a search warrant.

That’s when police say they found the drug precursors and arrested 37-year-old Jamie Anderson and 23-year-old Monica Edwards.

Anderson was taken to the Amory jail and was also wanted on a warrant out of Clinton.

Edwards was booked at the Monroe County Detention Center. Their bonds have not been set yet.

Man arrested after threat shuts down courthouse ABERDEEN — The Monroe County Courthouse was placed on lockdown after a threat was called in on Monday Morning.

Sheriff Cecil Cantrell says a man called the courthouse and threatened to shoot people inside the building.

Investigators were able to identify the man and found him at his home. He has been taken into custody for questioning.

Man accused of rape of 9-year-old FULTON — Itawamba County sheriff’s deputies have arrested a man accused of committing a sex crime against a child.

The man is identified by law enforcement as 29-year-old Jeffery Bryan Rakestraw.

Investigator Mike Newlin says Rakestraw was taken into custody early Saturday for statutory rape of a child.

Police seek vehicle that left shooting scene TUPELO – Police in Tupelo are looking for a white 1990smodel Chevrolet Tahoe in connection with a shooting at an apartment complex.

Detectives believe the male shooter who left the President’s Gate apartments Thursday night was driving that SUV. He is accused of wounding someone multiple times around 7:15 p.m.

That person was taken to North Mississippi Medical Center. There is no word on his condition. There is also no indication from police as to the motive for the shooting.

Ole Miss researchers to study Poland forest OXFORD — Some researchers at Ole Miss plan to spend more time in a 7,000-year-old forest in Poland next year.

They say the Bialowieza Forest could contain compounds that would fight or cure multiple human illnesses.

The group believes mushrooms in the forest could produce antibiotics or anti-cancer medicines.

Research by Ole Miss on the potential of those compounds is part of a three-year grant funded by the National Science Foundation.

Man accused of trying to duplicate checks OXFORD — An Oxford man was placed behind bars for conspiracy to commit uttering forgery.

Oxford police say Imani Lombard, 21, was arrested Monday after investigators discovered he was taking pictures of customers’ checks at Belk after they paid for their items.

Officers say he was attempting to duplicate those checks to resuse.

Lombard was given a $15,000 bond, which was revoked.

Officer accused of assault at game to be reinstated NEW ALBANY — The New Albany police chief says his officer who was the subject of an investigation into an Ole Miss incident is expected to be reinstated to his position soon.

New Albany Officer Brock White was at the Ole Miss vs.

LSU game to provide extra security. A video posted on Facebook showed White punching fan Chris Barnes in the stands during his arrest.

Attorney Tony Farese said FBI agents investigated the case and did not find evidence to support Barnes’ accusation of excessive force being used. FBI said Barnes was intoxicated, belligerent, and resisted arrest.

According to Farese, additional security footage at the game supported that Officer White did not use excessive force.

Farese also said Barnes sustained his injuries from an altercation inside the Lafayette County Detention Center and not from Officer White.

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State getting solar energy At long last, solar energy is coming to sunny Mississippi.

It’s about time.

The Mississippi Public Service Commission (PSC) finally approved a proposal to establish net metering, joining 45 other states. Net metering is crucial to rooftop solar panels, allowing homeowners to get a credit when their solar panels produce more electricity than they consume. In other words, the meter runs backwards when Wyatt the sun is shining. Net meterEmmerich ing, plus federal tax credits, may now make solar panels Columnist economical in our state.

You can thank the Sierra Club for making this happen. When they dropped their lawsuit against Mississippi Power’s Kemper plant, Mississippi Power agreed in the settlement not to fight net metering. Power companies typically fight solar because it threatens their monopoly to sell electricity.

The big issue in net metering is whether to give panel owners a credit on their surplus electricity based on the retail or wholesale cost of electricity. Power companies argue, with merit, that retail rate net metering is a subsidy, since it doesn’t cover the cost of maintaining the transmission lines. Most net metering laws in the country reimburse homeowners at the retail rate to encourage the new industry.

In the case of Mississippi, the PSC compromised on a rate in-between the retail and the wholesale rate with a provision to revisit the reimbursement rate in a year or two.

It remains to be seen whether this lower net metering rate will be enough to encourage Mississippi’s non-existing solar industry.

Let’s not forget that solar energy also confers environmental benefits. Solar panels continue to improve. Solar, without any subsidies, is now only 20 percent less expensive than natural gas and far less expensive than nuclear. Kemper’s lignite gasification isn’t even in the ballpark.

With fracking assuring a long-term supply of cheap, relatively clean natural gas, solar energy on rooftops is a great supplement to our grid, allowing lower electricity costs, greater competition and environmental progress. It’s good to see Mississippi moving in the right direction.

Keeping in touch State: Sen. Rita Potts Parks Alcorn, Tishomingo, Tippah counties 662-287-6323 (H) 662-415-4793 (cell) rparks@senate.m.s.gov Rep. Nick Bain Alcorn County 662-287-1620 (H) 601-953-2994 (Capitol) nbain@house.ms.gov

Book shows angles of civil rights resistance JACKSON — When James Meredith challenged Mississippi’s entrenched system of white supremacy in 1962, Gov. Ross Barnett had a plan to stop the black military veteran from integrating the state’s flagship university.

Days before Meredith was set to enroll, under a hardwon federal court order, as the first black student at the University of Mississippi, Barnett called legislators into special session and persuaded them to pass a bill that banned anyone facing a “moral turpitude” charge from enrolling in any state university. The day it became law, Meredith was convicted, in his own absence, of fraudulent voter registration related to his owning land in northern Mississippi but being registered to vote in Jackson, where he lived and attended what was then called Jackson State College, an historically black school now called Jackson State University.

With the “moral turpitude” law in place, Barnett persuaded state College Board members to hand their authority over to the governor — a concession that’s unthinkable today

from a board that jealously guards its power and prestige.

As soon as he did that, Emily Barnett told Wagster board memPettus bers and a few others in Capitol Dome a secret latenight meeting that he was planning to have Meredith arrested on voter fraud charges as Meredith went to enroll at Ole Miss.

State Attorney General Joe Patterson attended that meeting, and hours after it took place, Patterson called Burke Marshall, an assistant U.S. attorney general, and revealed exactly what Barnett intended to do. President John F. Kennedy’s Justice Department quickly obtained an injunction from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to block the arrest or prosecution of Meredith.

It wasn’t that Patterson supported Meredith’s enrollment, says history professor Robert Luckett, who has written a new book, “Joe T. Patterson and the White South’s Dilemma,” which explains Barnett’s plan and

Patterson’s response.

Patterson, like other white Mississippi Democrats in office in the 1950s and 1960s, was a segregationist, but he thought Barnett’s plan — which was hatched after federal courts had previously told the state not to interfere with Meredith’s enrollment — was bound to hurt the state.

Besides, Luckett said, Patterson thought Meredith would have an isolated existence as the only black student on campus.

“Patterson, no less committed to the cause of white supremacy, was willing to bend in order to maintain as much power as possible for Jim Crow,” Luckett said in explaining Patterson’s call to Marshall. “And, Meredith’s cause might have been doomed if it hadn’t been for the behind-thescenes efforts of Patterson, a segregationist, who thwarted Barnett’s ill-fated and little-known plan to arrest Meredith for those trumped-up charges of voter fraud rather than to admit him.”

Luckett is director of JSU’s Margaret Walker Center for the Study of the African-American Experience, and he discussed his

book Thursday during a luncheon at the center.

Patterson was Mississippi’s attorney general from 1956 to 1969, and died while still in office. Luckett said one aim of the book is to examine a lesser known, but still influential, figure in Mississippi’s resistance to civil rights advances.

“It recasts how the Meredith crisis has been understood,” Luckett said. “It shifts attention away from just the banter between Barnett and the Kennedy administration and from the deadly riots. Instead, (it) helps us see how relatively obscure state-level officials become historical actors of national importance.”

In 1963, some critics suggested Patterson should be impeached for not keeping Meredith out of Ole Miss.

Patterson was re-elected that year, and again in 1967.

Meredith — who still lives in Jackson — enrolled on the Oxford campus Oct. 1, 1962, amid rioting by a white mob and protection by 500 U.S. marshals and 12,000 federalized troops.

(Daily Corinthian columnist Emily Wagster Pettus is a writer for the Associated Press based in Jackson.)

League recognizes sales tax loss conundrum

Rep. Lester “Bubba” Carpenter Alcorn, Tishomingo counties 601-359-3374 (Capitol) 662-427-8281 (H) lcarpenter@huse.ms.gov Rep. William Tracy Arnold Alcorn (Rienzi area), Prentiss counties 662-728-9951 (H) warnold@house.ms.gov All state legislators can be reached via mail: c/o Capitol P.O. Box 1018 Jackson, Miss. 39215

Prayer for today My Father, may I remember that the days of my life that I give over to grief can never be reclaimed. Help me that I may not want to keep sorrow in my life, but with faith may I believe that “weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” Amen.

A verse to share “And the bow shall be in the cloud; and I will look upon it, that I may remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is upon the earth.” — Genesis 9:16

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STARKVILLE — When newspaper columnists write about state sales tax losses to online sales, the usual suspects shrug it off and makes the usual bogus defenses.

Collecting online sales taxes is a “new tax.” Not true. Collecting online sales taxes will impede a shaky economic recovery. Not true. Nationally, streamlined state sales tax collection is “too hard” and “technically impossible.”

Not true. And collecting online sales taxes is a “tax increase.” Big time not true.

Mississippi has been collecting sales tax on purchases since 1932. We have made the merchants of this state the tax collector since the Great Depression. Populists and Tea Party types argue that since the technology for online sales didn’t exist back then, the law should apply online to traditional brickand-mortar businesses, not online sellers.

Based on a Supreme Court’s 1992 ruling in the Quill v. North Dakota case, retailers don’t always have to collect taxes on Internet sales. But the high court in recent years appears to be reconsidering that ruling.

The Quill case dictated that sellers must collect sales tax from out-of-state customers only if they have a physical brick-and-mortar presence in the customer’s state of

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A growing number of states are extending sales taxes to online retailers Sid Salter with in-state affiliColumnist sales ates. Amazon collects sales tax in 24 states and according to Marketplace Fairness Act backers, is now allied with supporters of the bill.

As recently as this week, Congress continues to debate the issue but reliably kicks the can down the road.

Online sales tax collections are an issue in the 2016 presidential campaign. Proponents of MFA said the new law would balance an unfair advantage that online retailers currently enjoy. The National Conference of State Legislatures identifies an annual $303.4 million in uncollected Mississippi sales tax revenues. The MFA doesn’t tax the Internet. It makes goods purchased on the Internet subject to the same tax collected daily on counter sales.

But in Mississippi, small town mayors and aldermen are now seeing the handwriting on the wall and are embracing the fact that online sales are taking revenues from existing, onthe-books taxes away from their abilities to pave roads,

maintain water and sewer systems and pay their portion of K-12 education support.

In a recent exchange in The Clarion-Ledger, Sherry Veazey, executive director of the Mississippi Municipal League, said: “The Mississippi Municipal League supports passage of a law to require online sellers to collect sales tax. Brick and mortar businesses---the mom-and-pop retailers that have made a commitment to their communities, are extremely important to cities and towns.

Online retailers have an unfair advantage over our “Main Street” businesses who are working hard to grow and sometimes even sustain their business.

These same businesses are contributing to the fiscal health of cities while internet based business do nothing to contribute to these communities or to the state of Mississippi.

“Allowing cities and towns the opportunity to collect sales taxes already owed to them on remote online purchases removes a competitive disadvantage for local businesses. While Mississippi law requires consumers to voluntarily pay tax on out-of-state purchases, consumer compliance is low. The implementation of an online sales tax would not constitute a “new

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tax” since taxes are already due on these purchases,” Veazey said.

Sales tax represents about 40 percent of all Mississippi General Fund revenues.

While the steady and undeniable erosion of state sales tax collections will be evident in the 2016 session of the Mississippi Legislature, it’s already evident in small town government seeing their small merchants struggling to compete with online competitors.

The loss of online sales tax revenues – the uncollected portion of an old tax in Mississippi – impacts both state and local governments. And that trend will grow, not contract.

Online sales topped the $300 billion mark in 2014 and is expected to substantially exceed that number this year. Some $4.45 billion was spent for online purchases on Thanksgiving and “Black Friday” alone.

UPS and Fed Ex are struggling to meet demand for delivery of online purchases because of the exponential growth.

For local governments in our state, the trend lines on sales tax are growing more ominous by the year.

(Daily Corinthian columnist Sid Salter is syndicated across the state. Contact him at 601-507-8004 or sidsalter@sidsalter.com.)

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Sandy Mitchell loves her career in agriculture (Editor’s Note: The following story by Glynda Phillips first appeared in the July/August 2015 issue of Mississippi Farm Country magazine, a publication of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation. It is reprinted with permission.)

What do you do when you are sleeping soundly in the wee hours before dawn and a mama cow starts bawling outside your bedroom window?

If you are Sandy Coleman Mitchell of Alcorn County, you roll out of bed, pull on your boots and go looking for the missing calf.

“Wouldn’t you know it?

I forgot my flashlight,” she said. “The moon wasn’t out, and it was really dark, so I was walking slowly and carefully. When I saw a shadow near the watering trough, I hollered at it and the shadow moved a little. I hollered again and off it ran, straight to its mama, who was oh so happy to see it. And that’s how I started my day.”

In addition to her job off the farm, Sandy helps her parents, Norbert and Diane, with a commercial Angus-cross cow/calf operation consisting of 45 head of cattle, plus corn and hay. The cows graze on pastureland around the home she shares with her husband, Billy, who works for the county.

“Billy enjoys helping with some of the farm chores, but Daddy, Teddy Wayne Ross (a family friend) and I are pretty much the hands that take care of everything,” she said. “My mom keeps the books and keeps us straight. She is also a wonderful cook.”

Sandy’s dad is retired.

He and Teddy Wayne take care of the farm during the day, and Sandy helps carry out chores in the afternoon and at night, when she arrives home. This crew can often be seen working together on the weekends.

“A lot goes into having a successful farm,” she said.

“Above everything else, we make sure that our cows are well taken care of and happy. We ride our four-wheelers over these pastures many a morning or late afternoon, checking on the cows and any newborn calves we might have. It is so satisfying to see the big healthy ani-

“ ... there are women who are beef cattle specialists, cropland specialists and soil scientists who offer quality service to landowners and farmers in our state.”

Sandy Mitchell

Sandy Mitchell pauses on her Alcorn County farm. mals our calves become as a result of our care.

And if you get attached to them (which you will) it is hard to let them go when you must sell them.

“My father and I also grow corn and hay, which we use to feed our cows,” she said. “We sell any extra hay to other people. I grew up on a farm running behind my dad, so I guess you could say farming is in my blood. I love it.

My brother, Brian, works at Caterpillar and is also a member of the Rollin’ Rumps BBQ Team. They cater a lot of events in North Mississippi, so he stays busy. But he helps with farm chores when time allows.”

Away from the farm, Sandy works in Corinth for the Soil Conservation District and the Natural Resources Conservation Service. She does clerical work and accompanies other staff members when they visit farmers and other landowners who are trying to figure out what to do with an area that is washing out or threatening to erode.

“We survey the area and decide what it needs and how to fund those changes. See that?” she points to a large gulley where concrete stones have been used to shore up the sides of the banks to keep them from washing. “I helped with that, and I am proud

CALVARY, NOT BETHLEHEM It happened almost 2,000 years ago, but the residual effect is still with us today. Every time we partake of the Lord’s supper we are reminded of that moment in history when the sins of mankind were laid upon the back of our Savior, when the Son of God bled and suffered on Calvary that you and I might live.

For some reason, though, men have a desire to celebrate the birth of Christ rather than His death. We decorate our houses with glittering lights, wrap our presents in pretty paper, and sing holiday songs for approximately twenty-eight days. Then we go on our merry way wishing each other a Happy New Year until the next “black Friday” when the latest gadgets and electronic marvels hit the shelves of Best Buy and Walmart.

While the birth of Jesus is most certainly a significant historical event, it was not God’s wish that we celebrate the birth of Jesus once a year, but that we remember His death once a week. Every time we break the bread and drink the cup we are reminded of Calvary! The late Johnny Ramsey so eloquently captured the idea: On a hill far away that old rugged Cross beckons lost mankind to a nobler pursuit of life. Out of the depths of despair and ruin untold comes a clarion call from heaven that provides salvation for wayfaring men estranged from God to come back home to the Father who runs to meet the prodigals once enveloped in the pigpen of iniquity. The compelling love of the One who died for all (2 Corinthians 5:14) draws us to a richer, fuller, and purpose filled life that responds to the suffering Savior in obedience, gratitude, and loyalty (The Words of Truth, April 25, 1997).

The real impact of Christianity is not found in a manger one cold December morning. In fact, evidence suggests that our Lord was born in the early to mid-spring rather than the dead of winter. The heralding angels, the shepherds, and the wise men all played a part in ushering the Lord and Savior into this world. We cannot, yea would not, diminish the importance of that moment when Mary gave birth to the incarnate Son of God. Without His birth there would have been no life; and without His sinless life there would have been no value in His death beyond that of ordinary mortal men.

However, it is not His birth but His death that provides hope. It is His death that unleashed the power of heaven to save men from their sins. It is Calvary, not Bethlehem, to which the eyes of lost humanity must turn for hope. It is Calvary, not Bethlehem, where Jesus paid the price for the sins of humanity. It is Calvary, not Bethlehem, where Jesus fulfilled God’s law, satisfied divine wrath, and opened the fountain of life from whence has poured forth the cleansing blood of our Lord for twenty centuries. Yes, all this happened at Calvary, not Bethlehem!

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Sandy Mitchell stands with her father, Norbert Coleman. of the way it turned out.”

In addition to her work in town and on the farm, Sandy volunteers with many agricultural and community organizations, from 4-H to Farm Bureau to tourism. She was also recently appointed by the governor to the Tombigbee Water Management District. As

the Alcorn County Farm Bureau Women’s Chair, she says she is proud to be associated with Farm Bureau because it supports farmers and other rural landowners, especially in the Legislature.

“Farm Bureau protects and enhances what we have,” she said. “Farm Bureau also educates our

youth and young adults about agriculture as one of its main objectives. We have the Ag in the Classroom program, which takes agriculture into our schools. The Farm Bureau Ambassador contest selects one outstanding college student each year to talk about Farm Bureau and agriculture at

events across the state.

We also have the Young Farmers & Ranchers program, which helps to train our future agricultural leaders.”

Sandy is an avid gardener and canner. Her garden and canned goods were featured in an earlier issue of our magazine.

She was also recently featured in an article written by the Mississippi State University Ag Communications Office, which called her a good example of the valuable contribution that women are making to agriculture. Here is one of Sandy’s quotes: “For years, women have been more of the secretaries, cooks and garden tenders for farms, but now, women have gotten more involved in the day-to-day duties. More women own land and are making decisions for the farm. There are also many positions related to farming that were traditionally filled by men, but now, there are women who are beef cattle specialists, cropland specialists and soil scientists who offer quality service to landowners and farmers in our state.”

In the same article, Alcorn County Extension Agent Patrick Poindexter added, “I think there are quite a few next-generation farmers who look up to Sandy as a type of role model in our community.

Everyone in the community knows she’s a hard worker and a very good person to emulate.”

Farm Bureau is lucky to have volunteer leaders like Sandy Mitchell working to improve the lives of our farmers and other members across the state.

(Glynda Phillips is editor of Mississippi Farm Country magazine.)

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Deaths Ouida Mae Ethridge Ouida Mae Ethridge, 69, of Glen passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015, at Magnolia Regional Health Center. She was born in Pisgah on Nov. 22, 1946, to the late Kennie Medley and Vivian Brooks Medley-Miklas. She was a member of North Corinth Baptist Church. Ouida spent her life happily in the service

James Michael ‘Jimmy’ Arnold

James Michael “Jimmy” Arnold, 60, of Corinth died Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, at his residence.

He was born June 2, 1955, and was a retired accountant with Primland in Meadows of Dan, Va. Survivors include his brothers, Shawn Arnold (Shandall) of Corinth and Don Arnold of Corinth; and his sister, Sherry Buckles of Corinth.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James V. Arnold and Marge Arnold.

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

Randel Wilburn Baswell

Funeral services for Randel Wiburn Baswell, 65, of Corinth are set for 1 p.m. today at Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel of Memories with burial in Hicks Family Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until service time at Magnolia Funeral Home.

of others.

For 22 years she cared for her mother at home. In addition to exhibiting her deep love for her family, Ouida poured her Ethridge love and time out on others with gestures of compassion and consideration.

She created beautiful quilts for infants, which she donated to the Oasis Medical Center, formerly known as Women’s Resource Center. While many may have classified her as a homemaker, Ouida made more than a home, she made her world a better place.

Visitation is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Magnolia Funeral Home. A celebration of Ouida’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at

Corinth National Cemetery, officiated by Bro. Bill Wages. Interment will follow at Corinth National Cemetery. Magnolia Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Those left to honor Ouida’s memory include her husband of 33 years, Terry Ethridge of Glen; her sons, Mike Harris (Lora) of Hamilton, Ala. and Don Brooks (Janet) of Hamilton, Ala.; and her precious grandchildren, Randy Harris

(Rose), Terry Harris, Thomas Baumgartner, Sierra Baumgartner, Rachel Baumgartner, Wendy Delacruz (Willie), Nathan Brooks, Brooke Allen and Trenton Allen.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Oasis Medical Center, 2421 Proper Street Corinth, MS 38834 or to the North Corinth Christian Academy. Online condolences may be expressed at magnoliafuneralhome.net.

Mr. Baswell died Friday, Dec. 11, 2015, at Region One in Memphis.

He was born March 15, 1950, and was a self-employed automobile mechanic.

Survivors include his three Sons, Steve Baswell of Corinth, Shane Baswell of Corinth and John Baswell (Tracey) of Corinth; one daughter, Daphanie Hightower of Anderson, S.C.; five grandchildren, Brody Baswell, Jerry Baswell, Christopher Payne, C.J. Hightower and Tristan Austin; and two sisters, Annie Hicks of Corinth and Marsha Richardson of Corinth.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman Baswell and Christine Morgan Baswell; his brothers, Lamantie Baswell and Jason Baswell; and his sister, Sharlett Shouse.

Bro. Rayburn Haynie will officiate.

with burial in Antioch Cemetery.

Mr. Honeycutt died Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015, at his residence. He worked as a skilled carpenter, a carpet layer, and a mechanic.

Survivors include two sons, J. C. Honeycutt, Jr. (Barbara) and Shane Honeycutt; two daughters, Sherry Davis (Jerry) and Shelaina Early (R. P.); one brother, Gary Lynn Lambert; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Honeycutt; his parents, Cullen Odell Honeycutt and Nannie Mae Burns Lambert; a brother, Jerry Don Lambert; and a sister, Shelby Jean Tyler.

Memorials may be made to Antioch Freewill Baptist Church.

Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka is in charge of the arrangements.

on Monday at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka with burial in New Lebanon Cemetery.

Mrs. Putnam died Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015, at Baldwyn Nursing Facility. She was a retired licensed practical nurse.

Survivors include her husband, of 59 years, Morris Putnam of Burnsville; two sons, Jeff Putnam (Christine) of Niles, Mich., and Mark Putnam (Vickie) of Tishomingo; and three grandchildren, Alex Putnam of Chicago, Ill, Alyssa Putnam of Niles, Mich., and Salena Putnam.

She was preceded in death by her son, Ritchie Putnam; a grandchild, Amanda Putnam; and her brother, Travis Wright, Sr. Bro. Robbie Crane officiated the service.

and was a homemaker. She was a member of Hatchie Chapel.

Survivors include her sons, Tracy Lee Russell (Angie) of Walnut, Stacey Russell of Walnut and Casey Rutherford of Pontotoc; her daughters, Lacy Crum (Gene) of Walnut and Gracie Hodge (Jackie) of Pocahontas, Tenn.; eight grandchildren, 11 Rutherford great-grandchildren; a brother, Johnny Jones (Sherry) of Walnut; and a sister, Ruth Settlemires of Walnut.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Bobby Joe Rutherford; her father, Willie Jones and mother, Grace Leone Flake Jones; four brothers, Billy Joe Jones, Jimmy Dale Jones, Larry Jones and Roger Jones; and a sister, Eva Sue Willingham.

Magnolia Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

James C. Honeycutt, Sr.

IUKA — Funeral services for James Carthel “J. T.” Honeycutt, Sr., 77, of Burnsville were held at 1 p.m. on Monday at Antioch Freewill Baptist Church

Seretha E. Putnam

IUKA — Funeral services for Seretha Eunell Putnam, 78, of Burnsville were held at 2 p.m.

Mary Jane Rutherford

Mary Jane Rutherford, 69, of Walnut died Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth and will be buried in Hatchie Chapel Cemetery.

She was born Nov. 24, 1946,

Military hitting IS harder than ever, Obama says The Associated Press

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Monday said the U.S.-led coalition is making progress against Islamic State militants in both Iraq and Syria, as he delivered an update on the cam-

paign aimed at reassuring Americans worried about the spread of extremismfuel terrorism.

“We are hitting ISIL harder than ever,” Obama said, using the shorthand for the Islamic State group. Obama said air-

strikes had increased and the coalition had successfully knocked out key figures in the group’s leadership “one by one.”

“The point is, ISIL leaders cannot hide and our next message to them is simple: ‘You are next.’”

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The tough talk came after Obama met with his top national security advisers at the Pentagon, part of weeklong push to explain his strategy for stopping the Islamic State group abroad and its sympathizers at home.

Obama is also slated to attend a briefing at the National Counterterrorism Center later in the week.

After a series of setbacks, the U.S. and its coalition partners have claimed progress recently in wresting back territory from IS and eliminating some of its key leaders in Syria and Iraq. The military has said hundreds of U.S airstrikes in recent days dealt a major blow to IS ranks in the western Iraqi city of Ramadi, which IS seized in May. But progress in Ramadi, as elsewhere, has

been slow, leading to calls in the U.S. and abroad for a tougher U.S. response.

Aside from authorizing a small number of special forces, Obama has insisted he won’t budge from his determination not to send in major U.S. ground forces.

Flanked by top military brass, Obama offered some of the first public details about the status of those special forces, ordered before the recent attacks in California and Paris. He said special forces in Syria had started their work helping local groups cut off IS supply lines and put pressure on Raqqa, the unofficial capital of Islamic State group’s “caliphate.”

In an effort to encourage coalition allies to contribute more to the fight, Obama said he was dispatching Defense Secretary Ash Carter to the

Middle East on Monday.

The high-profile visits to agencies charged with keeping the U.S. safe follow an Oval Office address Dec. 6 that aimed to reassure the public but that critics said failed to do the job.

“The American people are smart enough to know when something is working or not, and it’s obvious that the president’s current strategy isn’t working,” House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., said in response to Obama’s appearance at the Pentagon.

As national security takes center stage in the presidential race, Obama is also hoping to draw a contrast with Donald Trump and his inflammatory remarks about Muslims, which the Obama administration has said endangers U.S. national security.

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She also launched the marketing agency, Music City Sports and Entertainment Group.

She started her CMA career in 1985. The new

manager held several roles at the company before being named CEO. During her time at the company, she worked closely with CMA’s television network partners, CBS and ABC.

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Christmas display mocks terror group LIMERICK, Maine — Deputies paid a visit to a southern Maine home after its owner’s raunchy anti-terrorist Christmas light display was misconstrued as support for the Islamic State group.

The Portland Press Herald reports the homeowner, who wasn’t identified, used lights to spell out the word “ISIS” on a board below the deck of the home in Limerick.

York County Sheriff William King says that was all a concerned resident saw when he notified the office of a potential “ISIS sympathizer.”

What he didn’t see, however, was the illuminated plastic Santa Claus placed atop the deck that appeared to be urinating on the word ISIS via a strand of white lights.

King says no laws were broken and the homeowner will rearrange the lights to “clear up any doubts about his message.”

FAA to require drones be registered, marked Spurred by numerous reports of drones flying near jets and airports, the federal government has decided to require that the aircraft be registered in order to make it easier to identify their owners and educate amateur aviators.

The move, announced Monday by the Federal Aviation Administration, comes at a time when the agency is receiving more than 100 reports per month about drones flying near manned aircraft. The FAA prohibits drones and model airplanes from flying higher than 400 feet or within 5 miles of an airport.

Drones have become increasingly popular with hobbyists. The FAA estimates that 1.6 million small unmanned aircraft will be sold this year, with half during the last three months of the year.

The agency said the registration requirement

would let authorities track down unmanned aircraft owners if they violate the rules. But it also gives the agency a vehicle to educate owners just as thousands get drones as presents for Christmas and other holidays.

Most people who fly drones and model aircraft have little aviation experience, but they become pilots as soon as they start to fly, said Deputy FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker. “They have the responsibility to fly safely, and there are rules and regulations that apply to them,” he said.

The requirement covers aircraft weighing from just over a half pound to 55 pounds.

Drone owners who are 13 and older will have to register on an FAA website that becomes available starting Dec. 21.

The FAA expects parents to register for younger children.

Registration will cost $5, but the fee will be waived for the first 30 days, until Jan. 20. Owners will have to mark aircraft with an identification number. They can register as many aircraft as they want on one registration number.

Hearing aims to avert gun violence SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Less than two weeks after 14 people were fatally shot in San Bernardino, a California congressman is hosting a hearing Monday aimed at finding ways to reduce gun violence.

It’s the latest step by proponents of stricter gun laws who say Congress must do more after a series of shootings that have left dozens dead across the country.

The hearing at the state Capitol in Sacramento falls on the third anniversary of the Dec. 14, 2012, shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut that left 20 first-graders and six educators dead.

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U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson of St. Helena, chairman of House Democrats’ Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, is leading the hearing. His office said the panel discussion was scheduled a month ago, before the San Bernardino shootings by a married couple who authorities say were inspired by a foreign terror organization.

Invited witnesses include a gun show dealer from Arizona and a gun club owner from California, along with a former gang member, law enforcement officials and gun control advocates.

California already has some of the nation’s strictest gun control laws, including universal background checks for buyers of guns and limits on assault weapons and large-capacity ammunition magazines.

But Thompson is cosponsoring a House bill that would require nationwide background checks at gun shows and for those who buy guns from individuals online.

Newell Rubbermaid buys Jarden in deal ATLANTA — Newell Rubbermaid is buying Jarden Corp. in a cashand-stock deal worth about $13.2 billion.

The combined company will generate a mammoth $16 billion in revenue per year with brands such as Paper Mate, Sharpie, Elmer’s, Rubbermaid, Calphalon, Lenox, Yankee Candle and Graco.

Jarden shareholders will receive $21 in cash and 0.862 shares of Newell Rubbermaid stock for each share they own.

The implied total value is $60 per share.

Newell Rubbermaid shareholders will own about 55 percent of the combined business.

It said Monday that it expects annual cost savings of about $500 million over four years. The transaction is expected to immediately add to earnings per share.

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Teen charged with murder NATCHEZ — Police say a Natchez teen is dead and another charged with murder after a deadly gun game early Sunday morning.

Police Detective Jerry Ford tells The Natchez Democrat the shooting happened around 12:30 a.m., when a group of juveniles were playing a game of dominoes.

At some point, Ford said the 17-year-old suspect decided to play with a revolver, placing a single bullet in the cylinder and spinning it before starting a game of Russian roulette.

Police say the shooter aimed the gun at 17-year-old Justin Williams Jr. Ford said when the gun went off, Williams was hit in the hand and chest.

Adams County Coroner James Lee pronounced Williams dead at 1:10 a.m. Sunday.

employed as the Board Attorney at Singing River Federal Credit Union.

Robertson also served as a state senator for 16 years.

Supervisors vote to keep Nativity scene GULFPORT — The Harrison County Board of Supervisors has voted unanimously to keep a Nativity scene inside a county courthouse after the American Humanist Association asked the display be taken down.

The Board also voted Monday to have board attorney Tim Holleman to represent the county in any potential legal claims related to the Nativity scene.

The Washington DCbased association sent a letter to the county last week alleging the display is unconstitutional.

Monday’s board meeting was full of county residents. Six, including an incoming board mem-

ber and outgoing clerk of courts, spoke in favor of keeping the scene.

No one spoke against.

Biloxi will build junior high school BILOXI — The Biloxi Public School District is planning to build a new junior high to help contend with increasing enrollment.

Shane Switzer, the school district’s business manager, tells The Sun Herald the district is in the early planning stages, but if everything moves smoothly, the new school will be open for the start of the 2017-18 school year.

School district leaders haven’t finalized how they will finance the new building, but Switzer said they have ruled out any sort of tax increase.

The new junior high would not simply add to or replace the existing junior high. Rather, it will revamp how the district organizes its students.

Ex-senator pleads to embezzlement PASCAGOULA — A former state senator has pleaded guilty to five counts of embezzlement from a credit union.

Multiple news outlets report Tommy Robertson entered his plea Monday in Jackson County Circuit Court.

Robertson was charged with allegedly taking more than $484,000 from Singing River Federal Credit Union.

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Fixing the Gap Gap shares have fallen nearly 40 percent to about $26 this year, as investors grow impatient with its turnaround turnarou efforts.

The operator of Gap, Banana Bana Republic and Old Navy has worked this year to improve its fashions and cut its fa fleet fle of over 3,700 stores.

But it hasn’t sto been able ab to improve sales. sales The Gap Ga brand, for instance, has had seven straight quarters of declines in a key sales measure, called same store sales.

That’s led the company to discount heavily, which erodes profits. The retailer announced an 8 percent drop in November same store sales and cut its annual profit forecast.

Analysts have placed an average “hold” rating on Gap. But those who have a “sell” recommendation has risen to 26 percent of the 39 analysts tracking the stock.

“Gap remains in the early innings of a turnaround,” wrote Cowen’s Oliver Chen, who maintains a neutral rating.

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Sources: Retail Metrics; FactSet

INDEXES 52-Week High Low 18,351.36 15,370.33 9,257.44 7,452.70 657.17 539.96 11,254.87 9,509.59 5,231.94 4,292.14 2,134.72 1,867.01 1,551.28 1,344.80 22,537.15 19,619.26 1,296.00 1,078.63

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NYSE DIARY Advanced Declined Unchanged

NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing U.S. homebuilders have been feeling Market Index seasonally adjusted optimistic overall about their sales 68 prospects heading into next year.

The monthly National Association of 65 Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, which gauges builders’ 62 62 61 61 view of the housing market, has been 60 60 consistently above 60 since June.

Readings above 50 indicate more builders view sales conditions as good 56 rather than poor. The November J J A S O N reading slipped even as builders’ 2015 overall outlook remained favorable. The December reading is due out today.

827 Total issues 2,330 New Highs 65 New Lows Volume

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NASDAQ DIARY 3,222 Advanced 5 Declined 629 Unchanged

4,535,925,029

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1,032 Total issues 1,797 New Highs 147 New Lows Volume

2,133,365,739

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Consumer price index Economists anticipate that a measure seasonally adjusted percent change of U.S. consumer prices didn’t budge 0.3% last month.

The Labor Department’s consumer 0.2 price index, due out today, is projected 0.1 to be flat for November after an est. increase of 0.2 percent the previous flat 0 month. Inflation has been largely held in check over the past year.

-0.1 Americans have been shielded from -0.2 inflation largely because of lower J J A S O N energy prices coupled with a strong 2015 dollar that has made imports such as clothes and cars less expensive.

Source: FactSet

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Manufacturing survey The December survey of manufacturers in New York is due out today.

The New York Federal Reserve’s last Empire State manufacturing index showed that factory activity in the state contracted for the fourth straight month in November. The decline reflects how the strong dollar and slow overseas growth have been dragging down manufacturers. Economists anticipate that this month’s index slipped to minus 6.0, from minus 10.7 in November. Any figure below zero indicates contraction.

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Wife’s retirement jitters need adjustment therapy D E A R ABBY: I’m writing about the letter you printed from “Excited in Maryland”, whose wife Abigail makes snide omments Van Buren cabout his impending Dear Abby retirement.

That milestone is the biggest, scariest life change people make -- a time marker like no other.

With many people, our identity is tied to our careers. In my case, I enjoyed a long, successful career as a social worker, counselor, teacher and mother.

I wasn’t the primary breadwinner and was able to work less than full time.

When I retired seven years ago, my day was my own, with little accountability to my husband. I had quiet when I wanted it, music of my own choosing, ate when and what I wanted -- and complete privacy all day, every day.

My husband, one of the nicest men I’ve ever known, retired two years ago, and I still haven’t come to terms with the fact that he’s home all the time.

He doesn’t ask me to do anything differently, but he’s HERE,

which means my definition of privacy has changed. I realize how lucky I am to have him, our long marriage, our health, our kids and financial stability.

I just need a predictable block of time I can depend on to have the house all to myself.

That letter writer’s wife may be worried about the huge change that is coming. My husband has enough interests, hobbies and projects that he’s always busy, but we are different people. He can get lost in his project while I’m “on alert” for any interruption, real or imagined.

A couple of my friends have decided to postpone retirement because they don’t want to be home all day with their husbands. They are both mental health therapists, but they can’t talk with their husbands about it. If THEY can’t, then who can?

This seems to be the most major life challenge yet, but I can’t find anyone who’s willing to discuss it. Is there anyone out there to honestly help us negotiate this phase? -- LIZ IN IOWA DEAR LIZ: Because of the complicated nature of their work, many therapists have therapists of their own. That is what I would have recommended, if either of the couples you mentioned in your letter had asked, to improve their level of communication.

As for the rest of us “regular” folks, a licensed family therapist would be qualified to help.

I agree that retirement requires an adjustment on the part of both spouses. You should look for a counselor who is older and who can empathize with what you and your husband are experiencing.

DEAR ABBY: My father-inlaw picks his nose. I had a birthday dinner for my wife with 15 people around the restaurant table, when her father inserted his forefinger into his nostril and started digging. Sometimes he digs for up to 10 minutes. My wife says, “Don’t look.” What would Abby do? -- JOHN IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS DEAR JOHN: Abby would use the first chance she got to speak to the man alone and tell him that picking his nose in public grosses people out. Then she’d suggest the next time he feels the urge, he should leave the table, head for a restroom and take care of it in private.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

Horoscopes ARIES (March 21-April 19).

You’ve a unique kind of confidence. You trust yourself to provide something different than what the others around you know how to give. This will make for highly entertaining and useful interactions.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

You know what’s in you -- at least you think you know. Tiny doubts will cause you to seek confirmation from the outside world. Do they recognize who you are? The kindred spirits will.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). To avoid the stress of the unknown, some around you will make inaccurate snap judgments and ill-fated quick decisions. You’ll have more patience. Tolerate the discomfort of the unknown and you’ll be wise.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

There’s a person near you who drains your energy in unexplainable ways. His or her company is unavoidable now, so this is a good time to obtain tools for emotional and spiritual protection.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). To avoid falling into an unwanted mood, be proactive. Consciously create the mood around you.

Which do you prefer: festive, meditative or other? Put thought into the lighting, music and the scent of the air.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

Try not to see a relationship as a fixed entity; rather, it’s a co-creation that can take any number of interesting twists and turns along the way. Don’t like the pattern? Change it!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Occasionally life brings big change all at once. But most of the time, the big changes happen over the course of hundreds of small changes. Set a new intention, and the baby changes will begin immediately.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

What’s popular is not always right. You’ll see something glaringly wrong with a path that many are following. Before you speak up, anticipate the backlash and formulate your arguments.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The best way you can show your love today is through active listening -- giving full attention through your body, mind and spirit. It’s not easy, and that’s what makes it such a loving gesture.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You have the raw ingredients to make magic. It’s just like cooking; you can follow the recipe, or you can experiment. If you choose the latter, expect to fail until you figure it out.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The hardest thing to rule is your own appetite (especially when you’re in a place where it can be easily satiated), so celebrate every small win in this regard.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

You feel partially responsible for how things turn out in your family, work group and community.

As for your whole world -- yes, you even feel partially responsible for that. Do try and be realistic about how much is really under your control.

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Nkemdiche’s status undetermined

Saturday’s Scores Ripley 58, Alcorn Central 38 West Union 71, Tish County 64 DeSoto Central 73, Myrtle 57 Booneville 66, Thrasher 44 Horn Lake 66, Aberdeen 62 Biggersville 71, Ashland 69 (G) Biggersville 58, Gentry 57 Corinth 81, Gentry 58 Tupelo 66, Baldwyn 49

(G) Biggersville 58, Gentry 57 Gentry 13 21 10 13 -- 57 Biggersville 12 21 12 13 -- 58

GENTRY (57): Shammia Love 22, Stephanie Woods 9, Asiah Ward 7, Mercedes Hayes 7, Willecia Hinton 6, Dexternique Pernell 2, Khanijah White 2, Kurtasia Liggins 2.

BIGGERSVILLE (58): Jada Tubbs 28, Tyleshia Davis 13, Taylor Durham 8, Serra Hinton 6, Alexis Shumpert 3.

3-Pointers: (G) Love 6, Woods 3.

(B) Hinton 2, Durham.

Records: Gentry 5-4, Biggersville 5-3

(B) Biggersville 71, Ashland 69 Ashland 15 11 24 19 -- 69 Biggersville 19 20 16 16 -- 71

ASHLAND (69): DeAnthony Tipler 33, Richard Brooks 12, Ocquavion Agyekum 6, Rodriquez Reaves 5, Jamarqus Everett 5, Zion Elliott 4, Michael Mason 2, JuWan Martin 2.

BIGGERSVILLE (71): Devonte Spears 24, Jaylon Powell 19, Cameron Barnett 9, Qua Davis 6, Jordan Strickland 5, Luke Spencer 5, Trip Campbell 3.

3-Pointers: (A) Tipler 4, Everett.

(B) Powell 4, Spears 2, Strickland, Campbell, Spencer.

Records: Ashland 7-4, Biggersville 5-4

(B) Corinth 81, Gentry 58 Gentry 18 15 6 19 -- 58 Corinth 11 21 19 30 -- 81

GENTRY (58): Rodarius Jackson 16, Tony Conrad 10, Quintaures Boatman 8, Erntest Minton 5, LaDarius Bush 5, Justin Moore 4, Rickey Smith 4, Reginald Bolden 2, Marquavious Hollins 2, Kris Jackson 2.

CORINTH (81): Antares Gwyn 19, Quentin Patterson 18, Tada Stricklen 11, Armad Wicks 10, Jawon Shields 9, Tairek Johnson 6, Jon D. Warren 4, Javen Morrison 2, Dee Brown 2.

3-Pointers: (G) Jackson 4, Moore.

(C) Stricklen.

Records: Gentry 6-3, Corinth 7-1

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BY DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer

Mississippi coach Hugh Freeze has not made a decision regarding Robert Nkemdiche’s status for the Sugar Bowl after the defensive lineman was charged with possession of marijuana following a 15-foot fall at an Atlanta hotel.

Freeze said he has had a brief conversation by phone with Nkemdiche, who apologized, and his dad. He said the 6-foot-4, 296-pound junior has stitches in his back and leg and a swollen ankle.

Freeze addressed Nkemdiche’s status on Monday before the team’s first practice for the Sugar Bowl. The coach said he needs to gather more facts and talk more with Nke-

mdiche before making a decision about any punishment.

Police say the 21-year-old from Loganville, Georgia broke a hotel room window, walked about 15 feet, climbed over a wall and fell roughly 15 feet late Saturday night. He was taken to the hospital.

“Any time these things happen with young men there’s no cut and dried answer, particularly when you don’t know all the facts and issues,” Freeze said. “I haven’t even had a chance to visit with him (in person).

“I certainly owe him that before we talk about details.

My main concern when I first heard it was his health, of course.”

Nkemdiche was expected back on the Ole Miss campus

later Monday.

A police report said a double pane window in the room had been busted and the room was in “complete disarray.”

The report also said there were “approximately 7 rolled marijuana cigarettes” in plain sight that police linked to Nkemdiche.

The police investigation is ongoing, the report stated.

Ole Miss (9-3) faces Oklahoma State (10-2) on Jan. 1 in the Sugar Bowl.

When police arrived on Saturday night, Nkemdiche was lying on the concrete in front of the Hyatt Hotel where he was “conscious and breathing.” There were several “associates” of Nkemdiche at the scene but “none of them claimed to know what trans-

pired,” according to the report.

“There’s a blessing that he wasn’t on the 10th floor,” Freeze said. “It could have been tragic.”

The talented Nkemdiche has more to worry about than just his status for the upcoming Sugar Bowl. He’s considered a potential first-round NFL draft pick this spring and the incident could affect his draft stock.

He was the consensus top recruit in the country three years ago, anchored the Rebels’ defensive line this season and was selected to the AP All-America second team on Sunday.

(Associated Press writer Jeff Martin in Atlanta contributed to this story.)

Photo by Randy J. Williams

Big Shot at BIGG Classic

Biggersville’s Devonte Spears goes to the rim against an Okolona player in action earlier this season. Spears connected on the game-winner Saturday in the Lions’ 71-69 win over Ashland in the BIGG Classic. Scores and summaries from Saturday’s BIGG Classic can be found elsewhere on this page.

Today Basketball Tishomingo Co. @ Central, 6 Biggersville @ Baldwyn, 6 McNairy @ Middleton, 6

Thursday, Dec. 17 Basketball Thrasher Tournament Central Bowling Corinth @ Myrtle, 4

Friday, Dec. 18 Basketball South Pontotoc @ Kossuth, 6 Walnut @ Biggersville, 6 Corinth @ Amory, 6 Crockett Co. @ McNairy, 6 Thrasher Tournament Central

Saturday, Dec. 19 Bowling CHS @ TCPS Holiday Tourney

Monday, Dec. 21 Basketball Pine Grove @ Central, 6 McNairy Classic McNairy

Tennessee’s Jones receives $500,000 raise The Associated Press

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee has given Butch Jones a $500,000 raise that will increase his annual pay to $4.1 million.

The school announced the raise Monday. Jones didn’t receive an extension, as his contract continues to run through the 2020 season.

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Hoo 48-16

Stokes 208, Chan Gasaway Corinth Automotive 38-26 Betty’s Krew 35-29 200.

Family Ties 34-30 High Individual Game Global Automotive 33.5-30.5 Beef House 33.5-30.5 Women: Annette Cole 212, Russell’s MS Care Center 32.5-31.5 Debbie Palmer 194, Sandy Price Masonry 31-33 KLCS 30-34 Enos 190.

Just Havin Fun 30-34 High Individual Series Corinthian Inc. 28-36 Spoilers 28-36 Men: Harris 644, Wallis 608, Kimberly-Clark 26.5-37.5 Hathcock 574, Gasaway 564, Flame Throwers 18-46 Stokes 540.

High Individual Series High Individual Game Women: Cole 535, Palmer High Individual Game Men: Tony Harris 244, Dave 516, Teresa Fugitt 515, Belin- Men: Bo Russell 248, Tony Olive 234, Phillip Hathcock da Hardin 494.

Harris 233, Collin Dildy 226, 226, James McCorkle 223, Steve Alexander 224, Steve Rebel Volunteer Kasey Wallis 209, Jaston Price 223, Brad Fugitt 219, 12-10-15

Jeff Patterson 214, Mark Suffling 212, Sam Pankey 209, Jim Brady 203, Bull Maness 190.

High Individual Game Women: April Lumpkin 207, Mary Howell 172, Misty Stokes 171.

High Individual Series Men: Harris 647, Dildy 641, Price 631.

High Individual Series Women: Lumpkin 541, Stokes 422.

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Heisman winner takes home another award The Associated Press

ATLANTA — The honors keep rolling in for Derrick Henry.

Alabama’s star running back was a unanimous choice for offensive player of the year on The Associated Press All-Southeastern Conference team announced Monday. That was hardly a surprise, considering he already

claimed the Heisman Trophy as the nation’s best player and a spot on the AP’s All-America team this past weekend.

Another Crimson Tide player, linebacker Reggie Ragland, was chosen as the SEC’s defensive player of the year.

Henry and Ragland were among a league-leading seven Alabama players to make the first team, joined by offen-

sive lineman Cam Robinson, center Ryan Kelly, safety Eddie Jackson, and defensive linemen Jonathan Allen and A’Shawn Robinson.

No other school has more than three selections to the first team.

The Crimson Tide (12-1) is headed to the College Football Playoff for the second year in a row, facing Michigan State

in the Cotton Bowl semifinal on New Year’s Eve. Florida’s Jim McElwain was honored as coach of the year after leading the Gators to the SEC championship game, where they were beaten by Alabama. The Gators settled for a spot in the Citrus Bowl against Michigan on Jan. 1.

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Commissioner rejects Rose’s reinstatement application The Associated Press

CINCINNATI — Pete Rose’s application for reinstatement to baseball was rejected Monday by Commissioner Rob Manfred, who concluded the career hits leader continued to gamble even while trying to end his lifetime ban and would be a risk to the sport’s integrity if allowed back in the game.

Rose agreed to the ban in August 1989 after an investi-

gation for Major League Baseball by lawyer John Dowd found Rose placed numerous bets on the Cincinnati Reds to win from 1985-87 while playing for and managing the team.

In one of his first major actions, Manfred said in a four-page decision the career hits leader admitted he has kept on betting legally on horse racing and professional sports, including baseball.

Manfred upheld the conclusions of the Dowd report and said MLB obtained additional evidence not available to Dowd: a notebook of betting records from 1986 kept by Rose associate Michael Bertolini.

“In short, Mr. Rose has not presented credible evidence of a reconfigured life either by an honest acceptance by him of his wrongdoing, so clearly established in the Dowd Re-

port, or by a rigorous, selfaware and sustained program of avoidance by him of all the circumstances that led to his permanent in eligibility in 1989,” Manfred wrote.

Manfred also said Rose has never “seriously sought treatment” for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Behavior, conditions he said in his Please see ROSE | 11A

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our ultimate destination, and we are rewarding him accordingly,” athletic director Dave Hart said in a statement.

Jones is 20-17 in three seasons at Tennessee and 70-44 in nine seasons overall. Tennessee is 8-4 this season, which marks the first time the Volunteers have won more than seven games in a year since 2007.

The Vols will carry a five-game winning streak into the Jan. 1 Outback Bowl against No. 12 Northwestern

(10-2) at Tampa, Florida.

Tennessee’s average home attendance of 100,584 this season was its highest since 2008 and an 11.8-percent increase over where it was the year before his arrival.

“We’ve had a supportive administration led

by Dave Hart and Chancellor (Jimmy) Cheek,” Jones said. “We all win with this. “I think it’s an illustration of the support that they have given us ever since we came here. It’s gratifying. They see what we’re building.”

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High Individual Game: Missy Joslin 210, Mandy Thomas 196, Debra Eskridge 193, Pat Lancaster 189, Verlene Strickland 180.

High Individual Series: Joslin 538, Thomas 520, Eskridge 508, Sue Dees 493.

Ladies Major Handicap 12-8-15 42-22 38-26 32-32 31-33 26-38 23-41

Coca-Cola Mixed Nutz Fun Bunch Shaklee Ladies Three Ladies Shrimp Boat

High Individual Game: JoAnn Lovelace 188, Linda Gilliam 178, Helen Hickox 169.

High Individual Series: Lovelace 498,

Hickox 465.

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Gilliam

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High Individual Game Men: Philip Hathcock 251, Dale Dees 228, Bert Calvary 206.

High Individual Game Women: Lori Lebert 197, Jeanne Sojak 140.

High Individual Series Men: Hathcock 627, Dees 584, Calvary 524.

High Individual; Series: Lebert 506.

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High Individual Game Boys: Peyton Lee 202, Nik Wilcher 188.

High Individual Game Girls: Allie Hughes.

High Individual Series Boys: Wilcher 530, Lee 501.

High Individual Series Girls: Hughes 444.

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Texas A&M freshman receiver Christian Kirk was selected as newcomer of the year.

The 6-foot-3, 242-pound Henry was the bruising leader of Alabama’s offense, topping the nation with 1,986 yards rushing and 23 touchdowns. He broke the SEC season rushing record held for 34 years

by Herschel Walker, was named MVP of the conference championship game, and now takes his talents to an even bigger stage in the playoff.

“He’s had a phenomenal season,” coach Nick Saban said, “and he deserves every accolade that anyone could ever throw his way.”

Seeming to get stronger the more he carries the ball, Henry ran it 46 times in the regularseason finale against Auburn — and then took

another 44 handoffs in a 29-15 victory over Florida in the SEC title game.

“My main focus is on finishing,” Henry said.

“I’m going to do whatever it takes to help this team win.”

Ragland is not too shabby, either. Setting the tone on one of the nation’s best defenses, he led the Tide with 90 tackles, recorded three sacks and forced a pair of fumbles.

In his first season as Florida coach, McElwain restored the Gators to national prominence after the Will Muschamp era. They won the SEC East and played in the league title game for the first time since 2009.

Even though Florida was hindered by a mediocre offense and clearly overmatched by Alabama in the championship game, McElwain vowed the best is yet to come.

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2004 book had afflicted him.

“Mr. Rose’s public and private comments, including his initial admission in 2004, provide me with little confidence that he has a mature understanding of his wrongful conduct, that he has accepted full responsibility for it, or that he understands the damage he has caused,” Manfred wrote. “I am also not convinced that he has avoided the type of conduct and associa-

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EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Toronto 16 9 .640 — Boston 14 10 .583 1½ New York 11 14 .440 5 Brooklyn 7 16 .304 8 Philadelphia 1 24 .040 15 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Charlotte 14 9 .609 — Miami 13 9 .591 ½ Atlanta 14 11 .560 1 Orlando 12 11 .522 2 Washington 10 12 .455 3½ Central Division W L Pct GB Cleveland 15 7 .682 — Chicago 13 8 .619 1½ Indiana 13 9 .591 2 Detroit 14 11 .560 2½ Milwaukee 10 15 .400 6½ WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 20 5 .800 — Dallas 13 11 .542 6½ Memphis 13 12 .520 7 Houston 12 12 .500 7½ New Orleans 6 17 .261 13 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Oklahoma City 16 8 .667 — Utah 10 12 .455 5 Portland 10 15 .400 6½ Denver 9 14 .391 6½ Minnesota 9 14 .391 6½ Pacific Division W L Pct GB Golden State 24 1 .960 — L.A. Clippers 14 10 .583 9½ Phoenix 11 14 .440 13 Sacramento 9 15 .375 14½ L.A. Lakers 3 21 .125 20½ ––– Monday’s Games Toronto at Indiana (n) Orlando at Brooklyn (n) L.A. Clippers at Detroit (n) Philadelphia at Chicago (n) Washington at Memphis (n) Miami at Atlanta (n) Utah at San Antonio (n) Phoenix at Dallas (n) Houston at Denver (n) New Orleans at Portland (n) Today’s Games Cleveland at Boston, 6:30 p.m.

Denver at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Houston at Sacramento, 9 p.m.

Milwaukee at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games Dallas at Indiana, 6 p.m.

Charlotte at Orlando, 6 p.m.

Miami at Brooklyn, 6:30 p.m.

Boston at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.

Minnesota at New York, 6:30 p.m.

Memphis at Chicago, 7 p.m.

Portland at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m.

Philadelphia at Atlanta, 7 p.m.

Washington at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m.

New Orleans at Utah, 8 p.m.

Phoenix at Golden State, 9:30 p.m.

Milwaukee at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m..

tions that originally led to his placement on the permanently ineligible list.” Rose’s lawyers said he will comment on the decision at a news conference Tuesday.

“While we may have failed at our task of presenting all of the facts to the commissioner demonstrating how Pete has grown and changed over the past three decades, Pete has meaningfully reconfigured his life,” Rose’s lawyers, Ray Genco and Mark Rosenbaum, said in a statement.

AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA x-New England 11 2 0 .846 402 253 N.Y. Jets 8 5 0 .615 325 256 Buffalo 6 7 0 .462 316 301 Miami 5 7 0 .417 240 300 South W L T Pct PF PA Indianapolis 6 7 0 .462 275 356 Houston 6 7 0 .462 259 291 Jacksonville 5 8 0 .385 326 357 Tennessee 3 10 0 .231 253 326 North W L T Pct PF PA Cincinnati 10 3 0 .769 354 229 Pittsburgh 8 5 0 .615 344 260 Baltimore 4 9 0 .308 278 326 Cleveland 3 10 0 .231 240 357 West W L T Pct PF PA Denver 10 3 0 .769 281 225 Kansas City 8 5 0 .615 331 243 Oakland 6 7 0 .462 299 326 San Diego 3 10 0 .231 250 334 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA Washington 6 7 0 .462 281 307 Philadelphia 6 7 0 .462 301 322 N.Y. Giants 5 7 0 .417 307 296 Dallas 4 9 0 .308 230 305 South W L T Pct PF PA y-Carolina 13 0 0 1.000 411 243 Tampa Bay 6 7 0 .462 288 322 Atlanta 6 7 0 .462 279 295 New Orleans 5 8 0 .385 323 397 North W L T Pct PF PA Green Bay 9 4 0 .692 317 245 Minnesota 8 5 0 .615 258 255 Chicago 5 8 0 .385 272 314 Detroit 4 9 0 .308 267 336 West W L T Pct PF PA x-Arizona 11 2 0 .846 405 252 Seattle 8 5 0 .615 340 235 St. Louis 5 8 0 .385 210 271 San Francisco 4 9 0 .308 188 315 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division Monday’s Game Dallas 19, Washington 16 Thursday, Dec. 10 Arizona 23, Minnesota 20 Sunday, Dec. 13 St. Louis 21, Detroit 14 Kansas City 10, San Diego 3 Washington 24, Chicago 21 Philadelphia 23, Buffalo 20 Cleveland 24, San Francisco 10 New Orleans 24, Tampa Bay 17 N.Y. Jets 30, Tennessee 8 Pittsburgh 33, Cincinnati 20 Jacksonville 51, Indianapolis 16 Carolina 38, Atlanta 0 Seattle 35, Baltimore 6 Oakland 15, Denver 12 Green Bay 28, Dallas 7 New England 27, Houston 6 Monday’s Game N.Y. Giants at Miami (n) Thursday, Dec. 17 Tampa Bay at St. Louis, 7:25 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 19 N.Y. Jets at Dallas, 7:25 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 20 Chicago at Minnesota, noon Atlanta at Jacksonville, noon Houston at Indianapolis, noon Carolina at N.Y. Giants, noon Tennessee at New England, noon Buffalo at Washington, noon

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Kansas City at Baltimore, noon Cleveland at Seattle, 3:05 p.m.

Green Bay at Oakland, 3:05 p.m.

Miami at San Diego, 3:25 p.m.

Cincinnati at San Francisco, 3:25 p.m.

Denver at Pittsburgh, 3:25 p.m.

Arizona at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 21 Detroit at New Orleans, 7:30 p.m.

The AP Top 25

By The Associated Press The Top 25 teams in The Associated Press college football poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Dec. 5, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote, and previous ranking: Record Pts Pv 1. Clemson (51) 13-0 1,510 1 2. Alabama (9) 12-1 1,465 2 3. Michigan St. (1) 12-1 1,382 5 4. Oklahoma 11-1 1,376 3 5. Stanford 11-2 1,221 7 6. Iowa 12-1 1,214 4 7. Ohio St. 11-1 1,208 6 8. Notre Dame 10-2 1,070 9 9. Florida St. 10-2 972 10 10. North Carolina 11-2 949 8 11. TCU 10-2 936 11 12. Northwestern 10-2 776 13 13. Oklahoma St. 10-2 767 14 14. Houston 12-1 710 17 15. Oregon 9-3 685 15 16. Mississippi 9-3 656 16 17. Michigan 9-3 578 19 18. Baylor 9-3 426 12 19. Florida 10-3 420 18 20. Utah 9-3 323 21 21. Navy 9-2 271 22 22. LSU 8-3 270 23 23. Wisconsin 9-3 197 25 24. Temple 10-3 94 20 25. W. Kentucky 11-2 70 NR Others receiving votes: Georgia 67, Southern Cal 57, BYU 28, Tennessee 23, San Diego St. 22, Arkansas 20, Washington St. 20, Memphis 10, Bowling Green 8, South Florida 8, Mississippi St. 6, Toledo 4, UCLA 4, Arkansas St. 2.

FCS playoffs Quarterfinals Friday, Dec. 11 Richmond 39, Illinois State 27 Jacksonville State 58, Charleston Southern 38 Saturday North Dakota State 23, Northern Iowa 13 Sam Houston State 48, Colgate 21 Semifinals Jacksonville State (12-1) vs.

Sam Houston State (11-3), date TBA Richmond (10-3) vs.

North Dakota State (11-2), date TBA Friday, Dec. 18 TBA, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 19 TBA, 3 p.m.

Championship Saturday, Jan. 9 At Toyota Stadium Frisco, Texas Semifinal winners, 11 a.m.

Division II playoffs Semifinals Saturday Shepherd 34, Grand Valley State 32 Northwest Missouri State 38, West Georgia 23 Championship Saturday, Dec. 19

Kansas City, Kan. Shepherd (13-0) vs.

Northwest Missouri State (13-0), 3 p.m.

Division III playoffs Semifinals Saturday Mount Union 36, Wisconsin-Whitewater 6 St. Thomas (Minn.) 38, Linfield 17 Championship Friday, Dec. 18 At Salem, Va. Mount Union (14-0) vs.

St. Thomas (Minn.) (14-0), 6 p.m.

Hockey NHL standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Montreal 31 20 8 3 43 100 70 Detroit 30 16 8 6 38 78 77 Boston 28 16 9 3 35 91 77 Ottawa 30 15 10 5 35 92 90 Florida 30 14 12 4 32 76 74 Tampa Bay 30 14 13 3 31 71 68 Buffalo 30 12 15 3 27 72 83 Toronto 28 10 13 5 25 64 76 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Washington 28 20 6 2 42 85 62 N.Y. Islanders 31 18 8 5 41 89 72 N.Y. Rangers 31 18 9 4 40 90 72 New Jersey 30 15 11 4 34 74 75 Pittsburgh 28 15 10 3 33 67 67 Philadelphia 30 12 12 6 30 62 83 Carolina 30 12 14 4 28 74 92 Columbus 31 11 17 3 25 74 93 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Dallas 30 22 6 2 46 102 79 Chicago 31 17 10 4 38 85 75 St. Louis 31 17 10 4 38 78 75 Minnesota 28 15 7 6 36 73 66 Nashville 30 15 10 5 35 80 79 Winnipeg 30 14 14 2 30 82 91 Colorado 31 14 16 1 29 85 88 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Los Angeles 29 19 8 2 40 75 61 Arizona 30 14 14 2 30 81 95 Vancouver 31 11 12 8 30 79 86 San Jose 29 14 14 1 29 75 78 Calgary 29 13 14 2 28 78 103 Edmonton 30 13 15 2 28 82 90 Anaheim 29 11 13 5 27 56 73 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Sunday’s Games N.Y. Islanders 4, New Jersey 0 Colorado 3, St. Louis 1 Chicago 4, Vancouver 0 Monday’s Games Edmonton at Boston (n) Washington at Pittsburgh (n) Tampa Bay at Columbus (n) Los Angeles at Ottawa (n) Buffalo at Detroit (n) Today’s Games New Jersey at Buffalo, 6 p.m.

Florida at N.Y. Islanders, 6 p.m.

Edmonton at N.Y. Rangers, 6 p.m.

Carolina at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Toronto, 6:30 p.m.

San Jose at Montreal, 6:30 p.m.

Calgary at Nashville, 7 p.m.

Vancouver at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

St. Louis at Winnipeg, 7 p.m.

Jackson St. hires veteran assistant Hughes

BY DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer

JACKSON — Tony Hughes couldn’t hide his excitement when asked about finally becoming a head coach after more than three decades as an assistant.

Jackson State’s newest leader let out a huge yell that briefly stunned the on-campus crowd before it erupted with laughter and loud applause.

“I finally made it!”

Hughes said with his arms outstretched. “Wow. It’s

been a journey. I’m excited, I’m excited, I’m excited and I’m looking forward to the challenge.”

Jackson State is excited that it might have found the right person to turn around its program after the rocky tenure of Harold Jackson, who was fired in October after lasting less than two seasons.

Hughes will be the program’s fourth head coach in four seasons. Jackson State athletic director Wheeler Brown said Hughes has a three-year

deal. He did not say how much it was worth, but said it was comparable to Jackson’s contract, which paid $260,000 per year.

The 56-year-old Hughes is a veteran assistant coach in Mississippi with a reputation as a very good recruiter. He’s been at Mississippi State since 2009 where he served as the assistant head coach, safeties coach and recruiting coordinator.

“I know hard work, I know discipline and I know toughness,” Hughes

said. “And I know that formula works for winning.”

Hughes, a Forest, Mississippi, native who was introduced on campus Monday morning, has also spent time as an assistant coach at Southern Mississippi, Ole Miss and Louisiana Tech.

He said Jackson State has “every reason to be good” and plans on building the program around Mississippi high school talent. “That’s not lip service — that’s who we’re going to recruit,” Hughes said.

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Simulators help students with welding, forklifts

BY BRANT SAPPINGTON

“It helps them get the feel. It’s all about muscle memory.”

bsappington@dailycorinthian.com

The virtual world is creating real life career opportunities for students at Northeast Mississippi Community College.

The college has brought cutting-edge technology to training programs with a pair of new simulators one for welding and one for forklift driving.

A classroom becomes a virtual welding shop for instructor Anthony Hardin’s basic welding students. Nine state of the art simulators allow beginning students to learn welding skills without the risk of fire and flame.

Hardin said the simulators, purchased through a combination of a grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission and state workforce development funds, ease students into the program by giving them hands on experience in a very controlled environment.

“There’s a learning curve that students have to do with welding. This greatly reduces that time,” he said.

The simulators are as true to the real thing as can be, said the instructor. The welding gun is an actual regular welding gun that has been modified with sensors to function with the simulator. Students adjust all parameters such as gas type and flow, just as they would with a real welding machine. They then don a welding helmet that immerses them in a virtual world through a video screen in the place of the normal viewing port.

Students see exactly what they would see when actually welding, along with prompts superimposed on the image that give immediate feedback on their position, speed and other actions. This feedback helps them get comfortable quickly with

Anthony Hardin Welding instructor the motions required.

“It’s helps them get the feel. It’s all about muscle memory,” he said.

Students typically spend the first two weeks of the course using the simulators before moving to the welding shop for the remainder. Hardin said the equipment speeds up the time it takes to get that initial feel for the work, allowing students to advance more quickly.

Students completing the course come away with a basic certification in three major types of welding, making them ready to apply for an entry level position. Hardin said welders are in high demand with numerous recent industry openings and expansions, with starting salaries of around $15 per hour and a huge opportunity for advancement and increased pay as the beginning welder gains experience.

At Northeast at Corinth employees of area industries are gaining forklift skills in a safe, controlled environment thanks to a new forklift simulator.

Greg James, workforce project manager, said the simulator is designed to accurately mimic a real forklift with a full-size cab and real controls. Students take a training course and then must get a 100 percent passing score on their evaluation to be certified.

The unit is used primarily in working with existing industry who want to upgrade employees’ skills, said James. Indus-

Staff photo by Brant Sappington

Photo courtesy Northeast Mississippi Community College

Anthony Hardin, Northeast Mississippi Community College welding instructor, demonstrates the proper technique to weld two pieces of metal together using one of the schools state of the art welding simulators.

Carlos Smith takes a ride on Northeast at Corinth’s forklift simulator.

The hightech system allows people to be safely trained to drive a real forklift.

trial employers are looking for people who can perform a variety of tasks instead of being limited to a single area.

“They want people to be flexible. People don’t have just one skill any more,” he said.

The college is currently working on the development of a new series of certificate programs for workforce readiness that combine several certifications into a single program. James said the goal is to meet the needs of industry by helping prepare workers for the jobs of today and the future.

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Community Events VFW New Year’s Eve Party The VFW is taking reservations for its New Year’s Eve Party. The cost is $25 for non-members or $15 for members with valid membership cards. Reservations must be paid in advance.

Entire tables can be reserved. Each table has eight seats. Tickets must be purchased by Sunday, Dec. 27. Hats and noisemakers will be included.

Breakfast will be served at 12:01 a.m. Champagne will also be available two per table. For more information contact Tom Reinke at 731-6103251 or Bill Parker at the VFW at 662-287-6106.

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be there for pictures with everyone in the lobby.

Complimentary snacks will be served.

‘Just Plain Country’ Just Plain Country performs at the Tishomingo County Fairgrounds in Iuka every Saturday from 7-10 p.m. There is dancing and good familyfriendly fun and entertainment.

Country Singing A karaoke featuring traditional country music will be held at 6:30 p.m. each Saturday in the Corinth RV Park, 308 CR 604. A $100 prize will be awarded to the winner of the singing contest each Saturday.

Used Book Sale

The Bishop Activity Center will hold the following events: Today: Biggersville Elementary Choir; Wednesday, Dec. 16: Bible Study with Jackie Calvart from Oakland Baptist Church; Thursday, Dec. 17: Bingo; and Friday, Dec. 18: Grocery Shopping at Roger’s Supermarket.

Daily activities include: Open discussion, quilting, jigsaw puzzles, table games, rolo golf and a washer game. Senior citizens age 60 and above are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Corinth Friends of the Library will have a Used Book Sale through Friday, Jan. 15. Holiday material will be special priced. All other materials will be 2 for 1. New items will be put out every day.

Musician Needed A volunteer opportunity is available for a guitar or banjo musician to play with a band as part of a nursing home ministry during special programs held at 2 p.m. twice a month at Cornerstone and Mississippi Care Center. For more information call 662-2873560.

CT-A Auditions for the “Canterville Ghost” will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Crossroads Playhouse, located at 303 Fulton Drive.

Farm Bureau Food Drive Local Farm Bureaus are accepting food donations until Christmas to help feed the needy in the community. The donations will be dispersed for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The

Santa Day Noyes Family Care Center will hold its 7th Annual Santa Day from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 17. Santa will

Corinth Farm Bureau office is located at 517 North Cass Street and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

All donations will be appreciated, but the following items are being sought:canned vegetables, canned soups, cereal, pudding cups, fruit cups, juice boxes and dried pasta of all kinds.

Free Medical Clinic The Living Healthy Free Medical Clinic, where residents with no way to pay can get free medical treatment, welcomes adults and children age 12 and up with no income and no health insurance.

The clinic, 2668 South Harper Road Suite 3 next to Physicians Urgent Care in the former Oasis Medical Center, is open 1-5 p.m., on the second Wednesday and fourth Saturday of each month.

The clinic is always looking for both medical and non-medical volunteers. Medical and non-medical volunteers should contact Ann White at eaw3@comcast. net or 662-415-9446.

Comedy Show Patrons are invited to celebrate Black History Month by attending the North Mississippi All Celebrity All Star Comedy Show in Corinth at the Crossroads Arena at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20. Comedian Rodney Perry will bring his act.

Perry, who resides in Atlanta, was the co-host for the Oscar Academy winner Mo’Nique and her show, and the co-creator of BounceTV. He also starred alongside Tyler Perry in “Madea’s Big Happy Family” in 2013.

The show will also feature comedienne Barbara Carlyle, from Showtime

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Tickets go on sale Tuesday, Dec. 1 starting at $23 (for all riser seating) and $33 for reserved floor seating. A limited quantity of 200 tickets will be available at $43 for the VIP meetand-greet reception and first 6 rows. The meetand-greet will be held inside at the Convention Center from 6:30p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and will include refreshments and light hors d’oeuvres.

For more information visit www.crossroadsarena.com or call 662287-7779.

Easom Christmas Program The Community Center is looking for children 5 and up to cast in its third community-wide Christmas program, which will be presented on three occasions on Saturday, Dec. 19. During the morning the play will be presented at two local nursing homes as in previous years, with the finale taking place at the Community Center at 3 p.m.

Programming will include singing, dancing and dramatizations.

There will also be an opportunity for children to participate in an art project and make a special gift for their parents during the rehearsal times.

The final rehearsal in the Easom Community Center’s auditorium will be Friday, Dec. 18 from 4 to 6 p.m.

The parents of all children will have to sign a participation slip for each youth before they can take part. Forms can

be obtained at the Easom Community Center, at the Project Attention Center or contacting Paulette Justice at 662-6034712 or Ernestine Hollins at 662-643-8024.

Corinth Artist Guild Gallery ■ The exhibit of photography by longtime Corinth photographer Joe McKewen is extended through Dec. 31. Images from senior photo shoots, family portraits and sports action are available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting the gallery’s educational efforts.

■ In addition to the photographs of Joe McKewen, the exquisite paintings of Sweet Lips, Tenn. artist Victor Moore will remain on display until the end of December.

Visit the gallery Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 662665-0520 for more information.

■ The gallery has beefed up its selection of items made by artisans in Corinth and surrounding areas to consider for Christmas gifts.

In addition to paintings, prints and photographs, the items include handcrafted furniture, jewelry, baskets, pottery, woodturned items, metal sculpture, toys, knit and crochet scarves, baby clothes and note cards featuring the art of children and adults.

Fish on Friday From 4 to 6 p.m. every Friday, the Easom Foundation will sell eat-in or carry-out farmfed catfish dinners for $6 to support its hot meals program. The meal includes coleslaw or salad, French fries or roasted potatoes, a dessert, juice and catfish.

Dinners are also available from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Monday through Thursday at the same price.

Side items on the menu for the day may also be purchased. Stop by the Easom Community Center and pick up a monthly menu or contact Chef Ben Betts at 662-4154003 or Ernestine Hollins at 662-643-8024.

The menu can also be faxed each month to those who provide a fax number.

Easom Community Garden The Easom Community Center Garden is open from 2:30 to 5 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Turnip and mustard greens are ready for picking.

In addition to making vegetables available to the public, the fresh vegetables support the foundation’s hot meals program. The garden is available to individuals for their personal picking and consumption only.

Items are not for sale.

Those interested in picking should first stop by the cafeteria, sign in and obtain a bag for their convenience. Cooperation is appreciated.

The garden is located at the Easom Community Center (the former South Corinth School) at 700 S. Crater Street.

For questions, contact Samuel Crayton at 404386-3359.

Cross City Piecemakers Quilt Guild The Cross City Piecemakers Quilt Guild will meet at 1 p.m. the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Extension Center (next to the Crossroads Arena). For more information, contact Gail at 662287-7136.

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“I didn’t know where I was going to go, but God opened a door,” said Kirk.

“I am thankful to Him and give him all the glory.”

The Corinth native got into the thrift store line of work in Brownwood, Texas. Kirk had 15 years experience – 10 as a owner – in the business before coming home to Corinth.

“My husband (Homer) got sick and couldn’t work,” she said. “We went back and forth on where to live before settling in Corinth.”

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“I knew I was going to put a store in when we moved,” she said.

Kirk rented the building from Frank and Steve Simmons on Fillmore. The property changed hands numerous times over the years, but the one constant was Village Outlet.

“I have had some great landlords over the years,” added Kirk.

Kirk plans to celebrate the move with a re-grand opening on Dec. 19 at 10 a.m.

“This is like being at home,” she said of her new location.

“When I first opened on Fillmore Street, I dedicated the store to God, and this one will be too,” Kir said.

Village Outlet is more than just a store to Kirk, according to her sister.

“This is an outreach for her,” said Elizabeth Summers. “It’s a way for her to minister to people … she can tell when someone needs a kind word.”

Summers helps in the store as does Kirk’s daughter, Jamie Bryant.

“Jamie is as much of a part of the store as I am,” said Kirk. “She is my backbone and just like me

she loves people.”

The bright red and green colors of Christmas jump out at customers as they enter the store. Decorating for each season is one of the things Kirk loves.

“One year we kept the Christmas tree up all year,” she said with a smile. “We just decorated it for each occasion throughout the year.”

Shoppers can find thousands of items at Village Outlet. Everything from furniture to clothes fill the store.

“The only things we don’t carry are appliances and exercise equipment,” added the store owner.

“We have over 2,000 consignees so I have met countless nice people doing this.”

All the boxes have been unpacked at the new location. Kirk is ready to embark on another 20 plus years of business.

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Shelter Animals Count: Database tracks dogs, cats “ ... we should have a sense of how dogs and cats move in and out of these rescues and shelters that are dedicated to their care.”

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BY SUE MANNING Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Millions of dogs and cats end up in animal shelters or rescues every year, but there are no comprehensive statistics on how many, how they got there, if they were adopted, if a rescue saved them or

if their time ran out and they were euthanized. But a new website is aiming to remedy the lack of data.

Animal welfare workers talked about creating a database for years. Now, four years after the work began, “Shelter Animals Count: The National Database Project” is online.

When enough information is input, “we should have a sense of how dogs and cats move in and out of these rescues and shelters that are dedicated to their care,” said Jodi Lytle Buckman, board chair for Shelter Animals Count. Data organization is modeled on the U.S. Census, so comparisons will be possible at the county level, she said.

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, often cited by The Associated Press, estimates there are 13,600 shelters across the country taking in 7.6 million companion animals a year. Of those, 2.7 million are euthanized, 2.7 million are adopted and 649,000 are returned to their owners (with the other 1.5 million including animals besides cats and dogs, feral animals and other categories).

For every dog or cat relinquished to a shelter by an owner, two strays were brought in, according to ASPCA estimates.

Rescues are usually dedicated to saving one breed and can be operated out of a home, so they are even harder to count than shelters, which are most often run by counties or cities.

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at www.shelteranimalscount.org is incorporated as an independent non-profit. Two employees will be hired, one to look at the data and one to recruit shelters and rescues to sign up.

“This database is precisely what the animal welfare world needs to guide good decisionmaking and help enable a greater understanding of the issues facing rescues and shelters in this country,” Buckman said.

The database is funded entirely through grants from board members.

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‘Merry-Noel’: Couple decorates home inside, out

BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com

Lighting up the neighborhood since 2000, Noel and Mary Ruth Tyson have transformed their cozy abode into a sparkling winter wonderland for the past 15 years.

Complete with candy canes, festive wreaths, shining stars and heavenly angels, stepping into the couple’s yard is like taking a trip to the North Pole and the decorations don’t stop in the front.

Wrapping around the side of the home and continuing into the back and along the fence line, the light-draped trees, garland and whimsical embellishments shine as a beacon of yule-tide spirit and hope.

“Noel likes the traditional clear lights, but I love the colorful ones,” said Mary Ruth as she gestured toward the crowded mantle of her fireplace.

Filled with vibrant lights, collectible Santas and other holiday cheer, the mantle is a showstopper for guests as they cross the threshold.

Dubbed “Merry-Noel” by employees of the Hope House in Jackson, the couple begins decorating on or before Halloween each year and designates their official lighting date as the day before Thanksgiving.

“Some feel it is a bit too early and wonder why we don’t wait and celebrate Thanksgiving first. I always say ‘Well, don’t put yours up then,’” said Mary Ruth, who believes it’s never too early to start. “Several of our neighbors have started decorating earlier now.

One lady has had hers up since the beginning of November.”

Diagnosed with a brain tumor and forced to undergo surgery and radiation, the Corinth resident had all but given up her outdoor holiday display until a passerby reminded her of its importance.

“Someone stopped by and asked, ‘Is that lady not still living here who does all the decorating?!’,” she said. “I realized right then and there how much it meant to everyone and I have continued doing it ever since.”

“It takes us a lot longer than it used to, but we just do it until we get tired, take a break and get back to it later,” she added.

“Living on the corner as we do, there is plenty of room to decorate and set things out.”

The Tysons reside at the corner of Douglas and Gloster streets near downtown, just a block north of Bunch Street and two blocks east of Cass Street.

Employees of Walmart in Little Rock, Ark., for 30 years, the couple’s love of Christmas decorations took on a fire of its own through the embellishing of window displays.

“You don’t see too many window displays nowadays,” said a bemused Mary Ruth as she reflected on her many holiday scenes. “We didn’t have the opportunity to decorate much in Arkansas because we lived on a hillside and didn’t have a yard, just a big rock pile.”

Before returning to Corinth 15 years ago, the 72-year-old was employed as a department manager at her local Walmart store while her now 76-year-old husband was unloading trucks and supervising the overnight crew.

Reserving a minimum of three weeks to transfer their home into a festive retreat, Santa’s helpers hang approximately 60 strings and nets of lights, both indoor and out.

With whimsical touches and homey decor, many of the items seen from outside were handmade by the couple or their family members.

“I make many of our wreaths, bows and candy canes,” said a crafty Mary Ruth as she pointed to a delightfully striped cane near the front door. “I also purchase a lot of the decorations from yard sales, thrift stores and Hobby Lobby when they have their sales. My brother used to bring me a lot of things until Noel put a stop to it.”

“We were running out of room to put things and had to purchase a 10 foot by 14 foot storage shed we like to call ‘The Christmas Building,’”, interjected a jovial Noel. “We have way too much to set out everything.”

Refurbished from past years, the outdoor manger scene has witnessed many holiday seasons.

“It is a little worse for wear, but we keep mending and reusing it because we feel we need to have one and it is so hard to find affordable Christcentered items these days,” said Noel.

In addition to the oldfashioned manger scene, a jolly sleigh pulled by a team of eight reindeer adorns the front lawn.

“My brother-in-law cut out the reindeer and some of the other pieces and then Noel and I fashioned it all together,” said Mary Ruth, who delights in decking the halls. “It takes a long time to put everything up, but I enjoy looking at it as we celebrate the birth of Christ each year.”

“I am very thankful for Christmas and the opportunity to put out blessings (decorations). We’re not trying to win a Good Housekeeping award,” she added. “We do it because we enjoy doing it and hearing all the wonderful comments we receive from others as they enjoy it as well.”

Passing the tradition on to their daughter and grandkids, the Tysons try and leave the lights on until everyone gets back from work at night.

“I celebrate the spirit of Christmas not just during the holidays, but everyday,” said Mary Ruth, who counts herself blessed to still have the use of her right eye after doctors feared she would lose it. “I am grateful to still be able to do it all and God willing, plan to decorate again next year.”

Both natives of Corinth, Noel and Mary Ruth Tyson have three children, four greatgrandchildren and one stepgrandchild.

In keeping with their love of all things holiday, the couple’s past and present pets have bore the names of Joy, Christmas and Peppermint.

A fitting homage to St. Nick for the couple whose given name is “MerryNoel.”

Photos by Mark Boehler

Homemade reindeer are part of the Tysons’ front yard decorations on Douglas Street.

The Tysons decorate their entire yard, including their back deck, which faces Gloster Street.

Noel and Mary Ruth Tyson are retired after careers with Walmart. They love to decorate for the Christmas holiday season.

A manger scene is the centerpiece of the Tyson living room, above.

The Tysons’ shelves are packed with various holiday collections, left.

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Dear Annie: A group of us have been friends for more than 40 years. We graduated from high school together, but while the rest of us went to college, started careers and settled down with families, “Ray” was smoking pot, partying and working paycheck to paycheck in an entry-level job.

He was so wrapped up in “doing his own thing” that it never occurred to him to have a relationship.

Now we are nearing retirement age. The rest of us are able to take time to travel, pursue our interests and spend time with our families. Ray is still living hand to mouth. And every time we get together or see his Facebook page, he is griping about how hard his life is and how much he envies us.

We’d like to point him toward services that might be able to help him a little bit and show him how to make a realistic budget. The services have to be free, though, because Ray won’t take “charity” from the rest of us, and if he has to pay for anything, he won’t be able to afford it. There’s no guarantee he’d take advantage of even a free referral, but we are tired of hearing him carrying on about the life that, after all, he chose for himself. Do you know of any free resources that could rescue someone who’s always been clueless about money? — Ray’s Friends

Annie’s Mailbox Dear Friends: It’s romantic to “live for the moment,” but that doesn’t mean you cannot also plan for your future. You undoubtedly know that, even with outside assistance, Ray might not change his ways.

It would require an entirely new mindset, and that takes effort that he seems unwilling to make. You can look into Debtors Anonymous at debtorsanonymous.org, or get information on local credit counseling through the Federal Trade Commission at consumer.ftc.gov.

(Search “choosing a credit counselor.”)

Dear Annie: I am responding to the letter from “W.,” whose neighbor constantly complains about the noise from her townhouse, even though she’s not doing anything particularly noisy.

The neighbors living in the condo below me used to phone and yell at me for practically any noise. They complained about the way I walked in my home even though I went barefoot most of the time to assuage them. They went to bed at

8:30 p.m. and expected me to shut down then, as well.

They spoke to an attorney who told them I wasn’t breaking any noise ordinances, but they still called incessantly to complain and were sometimes verbally abusive. So I spoke to my own lawyer. He suggested that I ignore them, but I told him I was being harassed, bullied and verbally abused and that I was not going to put up with it.

If they were that sensitive, then they should have not moved into a condo with neighbors living above them. The lawyer and I resolved it by presenting them with his business card and informing them that any future complaints were to be directed to him.

If they complained directly to me, it would lead to a lawsuit for harassment. — N.C. Dear N.C.: Threatening to sue someone is always an option in this country, although we think it should be a last resort. Too many people think it is the first step.

Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

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Excellent starter for small family.

284-0138

1992 SWINGER CLASS A MOTOR HOME 32 FT., LOW MILES, NEW TIRES, VG COND. $6500.00 OBO 660-0242 OR 656-0750

‘07 Dolphin LX RV, 37’ REDUCED 2006 WILDERNESS CAMPER 29 FT.

SOLD

5TH WHEEL LARGE SLIDE OUT FULLY EQUIPPED NON-SMOKING OWNER IUKA CALL 662-423-1727

gas burner, workhorse eng., 2 slideouts, full body paint, walk-in shower, SS sinks & s/s refrig w/im, Onar Marq gold 7000 gen., 3-ton cntrl. unit, back-up camera, auto. leveling, 2-flat screen TVs, Allison 6-spd. A.T., 10 cd stereo w/s.s, 2-leather capt. seats & 1 lthr recliner, auto. awning, qn bed, table & couch (fold into bed), micro/conv oven, less than 5k mi.

CED U D E R $65,000 662-415-0590

2005 AIRSTREAM LAND YACHT

30 ft., with slide out & built-in TV antenna, 2 TV’s, 7400 miles.

$75,000.

662-287-7734

Excaliber made

by Georgi Boy 1985 30’ long motor home, new tires, Price negotiable.

662-660-3433

470 TRACTORS/FARM EQUIP.

1990 Allegro Motor Home

SOLD

Excellent Condition Brand New Refrigerator New Tires & Hot Water Heater. Sleeps Six 7,900 ACTUAL MILES $12,500. OBO Must See!!

Call 662-665-1420

30' MOTOR HOME 1988 FORD 2003 CHEROKEE 285 SLEEPS 8 EXCELLENT CONDITION EVERYTHING WORKS 5TH WHEEL W/GOOSE NECK ADAPTER CENTRAL HEAT & AIR ALL NEW TIRES & NEW ELECTRIC JACK ON TRAILER

$8995 Call Richard 662-664-4927

LD 51,000 SOMILES SLEEPS 6

$4300 662-415-5247

WINNEBAGO JOURNEY CLASS A , RV 2000 MODEL 34.9 FT. LONG 50 AMP HOOKUP CUMMINS DIESEL FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS LARGE SLIDE OUT ONAN QUIET GENERATOR VERY WELL KEPT. ,500.

662-728-2628

24 FT BONANZA TRAILER GOOSE NECK GOOD CONDITION

$2,000.00 662-287-8894

WINNEBAGO MOTOR HOME 1989 40' Queen Size Bed 1 Bath Sleeps 6-7 people comfortably

$8500

662-808-9313

JOHN DEERE 3020 DIESEL Looks and runs GOOD. Same owner past 20 yrs. $4,500.00 CALL 731-610-3172

Older Model Ford Tractor with 2 Row Equipment. $6000.00 662-286-6571 662-286-3924

COMMERCIAL

8N FORD TRACTOR GOOD CONDITION $2500.00 287-8456

Tractor For Sale!

TRACTOR FOR SALE JOHN DEERE 40-20 NEW PUMPS, GOOD TIRES RETIRED FROM FARMING $14,000 662-419-1587

2009 TT45A New Holland Tractor 335 Hours 8 x 2 Speed, non-Synchro Mesh Transmission. Roll over protective structure, hydrolic power lift. Like New Condition, owner deceased, Kossuth Area. $12,500- 662-424-3701

John Deere 16-30

601 FORD WORKMASTER

SOLD

New injectors & Fuel Pump Good Tires

EXCELLENT CONDITION

$6500.00 662-419-1587

731-453-5239 731-645-8339

$3,500

W & W HORSE OR CATTLE TRAILER ALL ALUMINUM LIKE NEW $7000.

731-453-5239 731-645-8339

1956 FORD 600 5 SPEED POWER STEERING REMOTE HYDRAULICS GOOD TIRES GOOD CONDITION

$4,200 662-287-4514

Hyster Forklift Narrow Aisle 24 Volt Battery 3650.00 287-1464

804 BOATS

53' STEP DECK TRAILER

JOHN DEERE X300 RIDING LAWN MOWER

Clark Forklift 8,000 lbs, outside tires Good Condition $15,000

662-287-1464

19 Hours (Like New), 42 Inch Cutting Deck, 8 Yard Trailer, Grass Dethatcher & Soil Aerator Attachments $

SOLD

ALL FOR

2500 OBO

CUSTOM BUILT TO HAUL 3 CREW CAB 1 TON TRUCKS.

ALUMINUM BOAT FOR SALE 16FT./5FT. 115 HP. EVINRUDE. NEW TROLLING MOTOR TRAILER NEWLY REWIRED ALL TIRES NEW NEW WINCH

BUILT-IN RAMPS & 3' PULL OUTS @ FRONT & REAR.

Big Boy Forklift $

1250

Great for a small warehouse

662-594-1090 662-287-1464

Toyota Forklift 5,000 lbs Good Condition

662-287-1464

BOOMS, CHAINS & LOTS OF ACCESSORIES

$10,000/OBO CALL 662-603-1547

ASKING $7500.00 Or Make Me An Offer CALL 662-427-9591 Call (662)427-9591 or Cell phone (662)212-4946 Built by Scully’s Aluminum Boats of Louisiana.

1989 FOXCRAFT

18’ long, 120 HP Johnson mtr., trailer & mtr., new paint, new transel, 2 live wells, hot foot control.

$6500.

662-596-5053

15 FT Grumman Flat Bottom Boat 25 HP Motor $2700.00 Ask for Brad: 284-4826

1995 15’ Aluminum Boat, Outboard Motor, Trolling Mtr., New Rod Holder, New Electric Anchor $2550.00 462-3373

2012 Lowe Pontoon 90 H.P. Mercury w/ Trailer Still under warranty.

Includes HUGE tube $19,300 662-427-9063

14 Ft. Aluminum Boat & Trailer, 25 HP Johnson Motor.

New Battery $2000.

REDUCED Call for More Info: 662-286-8455

Loweline Boat 2000 MERCURY Optimax, 225 H.P. Imagine owning a likenew, water tested, never launched, powerhouse outboard motor with a High Five stainless prop,

for only $7995.

Call John Bond of Paul Seaton Boat Sales in Counce, TN for details.

731-689-4050 or 901-605-6571

14’ flat bottom boat. Includes trailer, motor and all.

Call

662-415-9461 or

662-554-5503

BAYLINER CLASSIC BOAT & TRAILER 13 YR OLD Starcraft Semi V Boat M14763BC BCMS 15' Long, 5.5' Wide 19.5 LONG 50 hp Mercury outboard motor D L Motor guide trolling O BLUE & WHITE 30S pound thrust 3 Seats + 2 Bench Seats, Canopy REASONABLY PRICED $2000 Call 662-415-5842 662-660-3433 or 415-5375

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corner of the Northwest Quarter of Section 3, Township 2, Range 6 East, etc., in Alcorn County, Mississippi, run South 210 feet; thence East 420 feet; thence North 210; thence West 420 feet to the point of beginning, containing 2 acres, more or less, in Alcorn County, Mississippi.

W. JETT WILSON MSB# 7316 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE WILSON & HINTON, P.A. Post Office Box 1257 Corinth, MS 38835 (662) 286-3366 Publish 4 times: December 8, 15, 22, 29, 2015

Although the title to said property is believed to be 15113 good, I will sell and convey only such title in said property as is vested in me as Sub- I N T H E C H A N C E R Y stitute Trustee.

COURT OF ALCORN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI SIGNED, POSTED AND th PUBLISHED on this the 8 day of December, 2015.

IN RE: ESTATE OF NOVA JOYCE CRUM, DECEASED

662.594.1023

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deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said estate to present the same to the Clerk of said Court for probate and registration according to law within ninety (90) days of the 8th day of December, 2015, which is the first date of publication of this Notice, or they will be forever barred.

0955 LEGALS 0955 LEGALS CAUSE NO.2015-0634-02 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Letters of Administration having been granted on the 19th day of November, 2015, by the Chancery Court of Alcorn County, Mississippi in Cause No. 2015-0634-02 to Chelsea L. Russell upon the estate of Nova Joyce Crum,

This the 19 t h day of November, 2015.

0955 LEGALS DUNCAN L. LOTT POST OFFICE BOX 382 BOONEVILLE, MISSISSIPPI 38829 TELEPHONE (662) 728-9733 MISSISSIPPI BAR NO. 1431 4tc 12/8, 15, 22, 12/29/2015 15115

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF ALCORN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

/s/ Chelsea L. Russell CHELSEA L. RUSSELL, Administratrix of the Estate IN THE MATTER OF of Nova Joyce Crum, De- THE ESTATE OF CHARLES K. SHARPE ceased DECEASED

Advertise your CAR, TRUCK, SUV, BOAT, TRACTOR, MOTORCYCLE, RV & ATV here for $39.95 UNTIL SOLD! Ad should include photo, description and price. PLEASE NO DEALERS & NON-TRANSFERABLE! NO REFUNDS. Single item only. Payment in advance. Call 287-6147 to place your ad.

868 AUTOMOBILES

CED REDU 2009 Pontiac G6

Super Nice, Really Clean, Oil changed regularly, Good cold air and has good tires. 160k

Asking $5400. OBO CALL/TEXT DANIEL @ 662-319-7145

2004 Hummer H2 134,514 miles

$13,900 OBO

Just serviced and ready for the road.

Call @

662-664-0210

Automobile for sale

2011 TOYOTA AVALON Blizzard White, Tan Leather Interior, Fully Loaded, 66K miles,

$19,500 Excellent Condition Call:731-610-6153

2006 Jeep Liberty New Tires 100K Miles Never BeeWrecked

$7500.00 OBO $8200 OBO 662-664-0357

6 cyl., 5 speed Convertible Leather Seat Covers All Original Electric Windows & Seats 88,000 miles

$15,000. OBO 664-6484

2004 Cadillac Seville SLS Loaded, leather, sunroof, chrome wheels.

89,000 Miles $5500. $5,000 Call 662-603-1290

1973 Jeep 1989 Mercedes Benz 300 CE Commando 2012 Jeep Wrangler 4WD 00 Miles, Red Garage Kept, it has been babied.

All maintenance records available.

Call or Text:

662-594-5830

New tires, paint, seats, and window & door seals. Engine like new, 3 speed, 4x4, roll-bar, wench.

Great Shape!

10,000

$

731-607-3172

145K miles, Rear bucket seats, Champagne color, Excellent Condition.

Diligently maintained. $4000.00 $5000.00 662-415-2657

02 LINCOLN LS

2003 White PT Cruiser

1998 PORSCHE BOXSTER

Limited Edition Chrome Wheels, Tan Leather interior with heated seats.

Sunroof, 2.4 Engine.

140,000 miles Clean car, Non smoker $3,000.00 firm.

Call 396-1111 or 415-0846

171,000 MILES EXTRA NICE 2003 FORD TAURUS 142100 MILES $3500.00 662-665-5720

$4,200.00 664-6062 664-2380

1950 Buick

1994 Z28 CAMARO

1985 Mustang GT, 2005 Honda Element EX, 4D, VIN 5J6YH18645L001419, Milage, 107,400, one owner, local, Pwr Locks, Windows, Steering, RW defogger, A/C, Rear window wiper, Cruise, Tilt.

AM/FM Stereo. Premium sound sys, Anti-lock brakes, Alum Alloy wheels, Sat radio, CD, Pwr mirrors, Bucket seats, MP3 player, Keyless entry. $6250.

662 287 4848

HO, 5 Speed, Convertible, Mileage 7500 !!

Second owner Last year of carburetor, All original. $16,500

662-287-4848

78,400 miles $4200.00 or Trade All Original

662-415-3408

LT-1 ENGINE REBUILT TRANSMISSION NEW TIRES 119,000 ACTUAL MILES

$3500.00 662-286-9098

864 TRUCKS/VANS/ SUV’S

1997 Mustang GT Black Like new on the inside and out.

Runs Great, good tires, 114K miles

4,000.00 $3,900.00 $

662-664-0357 2003 Mustang GT SVT Cobra Clone Tuned 4.6 Engine 5 Speed Lowered 4:10 Gears All Power & Air $6500.

662-415-0149

D L SO

01 JEEP 4.0

New top front & rear bumper Custom Jeep radio and CD player $9,200 $7,800

662-643-3565

For Sale or Trade

1978 Mercedes 6.9 Motor 135,000 miles.

Only made 450 that year. $2,500. OBO Selling due to health reasons.

Harry Dixon 286-6359

2010 Chevy Equinox LS 1996 Dodge Dakota

130K Miles, Fully Loaded GREAT Condition!

$10,000 $10,500 662-415-8343 or 415-7205

One Owner, Bought New in Booneville, MS. 139,000 miles, Xtra Cab, Leer Bed liner with cover, Back seat has storage under the seat.

318 Magnum Engine.

$4,200.00 662-672-0222 662-750-1949

2011 GMC CANYON-RED REG. CAB, 2 WD 2006 Express 2500 6.6 Diesel Runs 78,380 MILES and drives great.

172,000 miles. A/C and new tires Well serviced! $7500.00 $8500.00 662-594-1860

1976 F115 428 Motor

2012 Toyota Highlander Limited Black, 1 Owner, 70,000 Miles, New Tires, Leather, $25,900.00 662-287-1464

Very Fast

$11,900 OBO

$3,500.

662-462-7790

662-808-9313 662-415-5071

95’ 2001 Nissan Xterra CHEVY FOR SALE ASTRO Needs a little work. Cargo Van Good, Sound Good Bargain!

Van Call: $2700 662-643-3084 872-3070

06 Chevy Trailblazer 1987 Power FORD 250 DIESEL 1994 Nissan Quest everything!

New Lifters, UTILITY SERVICE TRUCK Good heat Cam, Head, $4000. and Air Struts and Shocks.

IN GOOD CONDITION $2000. $3,250 OBO 731-645-8339 OR Call 603-9446 662-319-7145 731-453-5239 832 Motorcycles/ATV’S

1964 F100 SHORT BED

D D L L SO SO

1987 FORD BRONCO ALL ORIGINAL VINTAGE! RUNS & DRIVES GOOD

$2500/OBO 662-286-1717

D L SO

2012 HONDA FOREMAN 500 4x4, 183 miles, $4,800.00 662-665-5363

1500 Goldwing Honda 78,000 original miles,new tires.

$4500

662-284-9487

2014 Jeep Wrangler

Approx 15000 miles BOUGHT NEW, Complete History, Loaded, 4x4, All power, Phone, CD, DVD, Satellite, Auto, Removable Tops, Step Bars, Dark Tint, Red - Black, (LIKE NEW) IUKA

256-577-1349 $28,500.00

2012 Banshee Bighorn Side-by-Side 4 X 4 w/ Wench AM/FM w/ CD

$5900.00 OBO $7200.00 OBO

662-664-0357

1998 CHEVY CUSTOM VAN 136,200 mi.

Well Maintained Looks & Runs Great

$6,500.00 662-415-9062

D L SO

2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 13,500 Miles, Serviced in November, New Back Tire, Cobra Pipes, Slingshot Windshield

$4295 OBO 662-212-2451

completely refurbished & recovered seat, new brakes, NOS starter, new $125 battery.

6cyl, 3spdWalnut $2100, $2475 with 390 & C6 trans

750-8526

2008 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Classic Black w/lots of Chrome 21,600 miles $12,500 662-286-6750

2003 CHEVY 2500 HDLT CREW CAB 4X4

D L SO

2010 GMC Ext-Cab P.U. New tires, Tool Box, Towing Pkg., Bed Liner, Running Boards, Fog Lights, P. Windows, P. Door Locks, Tilt

$14,900.

Call 662-255-3511

2006 YAMAHA 1700 GREAT CONDITION! APPROX. 26,000 MILES $4350 (NO TRADES) 662-665-0930 662-284-8251

1995 K2500 4X4 Good Condition Runs Great, New Tires 176K miles $3500.

662-287-7415 662-415-5163

1999 Harley Classic Touring, loaded, color: blue, lots of extras.

70,645 Hwy. miles, $7,900.00 OBO Just serviced, good or new tires, brakes, ready for the road. Call @ 662-664-0210

2000 POLARIS MAGNUM 325 4X4 4 WHEELER

D L SO

2007 Yamaha VStar 1100 21,900 miles $5,000 Bat-wing Faring and Hog Tunes

662-286-6750

YAMAHA V STAR 650 22,883 MILES $2,650.00 665-1288

2nd Owner, Great Condition Has a Mossy Oak Cover over the body put on when it was bought new. Everything Works. Used for hunting & around the house, Never for mud riding. $1500 Firm.

If I don’t answer, text me and I will contact you. 662-415-7154

2003 100 yr.

Anniversary 883 Harley Sportster, color: blue, 14,500 miles, $4,900. OBO. Just serviced, good or new tires, brakes, ready for the road.

Call @ 662-664-0210

2006 Harley Davidson Street Glide

103 Screaming Eagle Engine 9700 Actual Miles-Showroom Condition-Fully Chromed and Customized-Rinehart True Dual Exhaust-Stage1 Breather Kit-10K Mile Full Factory Service Just Compled$14,000.00 Firm-

662-212-0362

D L SO

VORTEC 8100 V8 ALLISON TRANSMISSION EXCEL. COND. 32K MILES

$18,500.00

662-284-8200

2002 Harley Fat Boy, color: purple, 27,965 miles, $7,900 OBO Just serviced, good or new tires, brakes, ready for the road.

Call @ 662-664-0210

1990 Harley Davidson Custom Soft-Tail $9000

2013 Arctic Cat

1949 Harley Davidson Panhead $9000 OBO

308 miles 4 Seater w/seat belts Phone charger outlet Driven approx.

10 times Excellent Condition Wench (front bumper)

662-808-2994

(662)279-0801

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the office of the Chancery Dates of Publication: DecemClerk of said County by In- ber 15, 22, 29, 2015, January strument No. 201301833; 5, 2016 and, Jeff Rawlings WHEREAS, Ditech Rawlings & MacInnis Financial LLC fka Green Tree P.O. Box 1789 Servicing LLC, the present Madison, Ms. 39130 owner of the indebtedness 601-898-1180 and holder of the above described Deed of Trust, ap- 15124 pointed Jeff D. Rawlings in the place and stead of Michael Lyon or any subsequently appointed substituted trustee, said Substitution of Trustee HOME SERVICE DIRECTORY being recorded in the office of the Chancery Clerk of said County by Instrument No. APPLIANCES 201505479; and,

No. 2015-0563-02mm NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Letters Testamentary were granted to the undersigned on the Estate of CHARLES K. SHARPE, deceased, by the Chancery Court of Alcorn County, Mississippi, on November 6, 2015 and notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said estate to present the same to the clerk of said Court for probate and registration within ninety (90) days from the date this notice is WHEREAS, default first published or they will be having been made in the forever barred. terms and conditions of said WITNESS my signature Deed of Trust and the entire this the 7th day of December, debt secured thereby having 2015. been declared to be due and payable in accordance with the terms of said Deed of Trust, Ditech Financial LLC ALAN E. CAREY fka Green Tree Servicing LLC, the legal holder of said Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP indebtedness, having reques1715 Aaron Brenner Dr., ted the undersigned SubstiSuite 800 tuted Trustee to execute the Memphis, TN 38120-4367 trust and sell said land and 901-537-1025 property in accordance with the terms of said Deed of Trust and for the purpose of 3 tc 12/8, 12/15, 12/22/2015 raising the sums due thereunder, together with attorney's 15118 fees, trustee's fees and expenses of sale.

SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE

WHEREAS, on May 1, 2006 James Decker and Kassandra Decker, husband and wife, executed a certain Deed of Trust to Michael Lyon, Trustee for Quicken Loans, Inc., beneficiary, which deed of trust was recorded in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Alcorn County, Mississippi

by Instrument No. 200602486; and, WHEREAS, subject deed of trust was assigned to Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP by virtue of a corporation assignment of deed of trust/mortgage and recorded in the office of the Chancery Clerk of said County by Instrument No. 200902186; and,

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jeff D. Rawlings, Substituted Trustee in said Deed of Trust, will on the 6th day of January 2016, offer for sale at public outcry and sell within legal hours (being between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.), at the Front Steps of the Alcorn County Courthouse, located at 600 E. Waldron Street, Corinth, Mississippi to the highest and best bidder for cash the following described property situated in Alcorn County, State of Mississippi, to-wit:

2015

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICE DIRECTORY

Situated in the County of Alcorn, State of Mississippi, towit:

Lot 28 and Lot 29 of Hillcrest Heights Subdivision, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in the land records of Alcorn County, Mississippi, in the Office of the Chancery Clerk, thereof, in WHEREAS, subject Plat Book 3, at Page 35. deed of trust was assigned to I WILL CONVEY Bank of America, N.A. successor by merger to BAC only such title as is vested in Home Loans Servicing LP, me as Substituted Trustee.

FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP by virtue of an assignment of deed of WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, trust and recorded in the of- this the 10th day of Decemfice of the Chancery Clerk of ber 2015. said County by Instrument No. 201202763; and, Jeff D. Rawlings, Substituted WHEREAS, subject Trustee for deed of trust was assigned to Green Tree Servicing LLC by Ditech Financial LLC fka virtue of an assignment of Green Tree Servicing LLC deed of trust and recorded in

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Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Oakley House becomes family’s labor of love

BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

The Oakley House tells a story that owners Jimmy and Jill Stricklen love to share.

The couple decided to build the 900-square foot log cabin only after spending the night in a similar cabin on a spring trip to Martin, Tenn.

“That cabin was really small,” said Jimmy, a 30plus year contractor. “We enjoyed staying there, but it was pretty rough to be honest.”

The Stricklen’s got to thinking.

“I told Jill, ‘we could build one of these,” Jimmy added.

The plan was set.

The couple moved forward on building a nightly rental cabin in May on their recently acquired 40 acres of wooded land just outside of the Corinth city limits.

“I had a friend who had purchased some land outside Iuka,” said Jimmy. “There was an old 1800s cabin on it, and I was able to use old wood and tin from that old cabin on The Oakley House.”

Thirty-foot-long original logs said to be more than 200 years old were used throughout the new structure. The six-inch thick walls of the cabin include the old logs and chinking, a type of mortar that creates an oldtime rustic cabin look.

Locally cut, sawmillrun pine and other timber was also used throughout the rustic house.

Antique chicken feeders were converted into lights and hang from the vaulted ceilings in the living room and kitchen area.

Metal from the old cabin’s tin roof can also be found in small details throughout the cabin.

“Our daughter, Hannah, had the idea to use the tin to help build the front door and the kitchen cabinet doors,” said Jill. “The entire project has been a family affair ... really a labor of love for us.”

Hannah, who is studying interior design at Mississippi State University, also helped her parents decorate The Oakley House. Using rebar as the home’s staircase spindles was another idea of the couple’s daughter.

It took the Stricklen’s less than six months to complete the new cabin, working most weekends and almost every night.

They would host their first guest in September.

“It has really done well, considering,” said Jimmy.

“Surprisingly, we have had people rent the cabin just to stay in the cabin. We figured the majority of our renters would be in Corinth for some other reason, but that hasn’t been the case.”

The cabin, named after the large oak tree shading the side yard, features two bedrooms, one bath, a living room and fully stocked kitchen.

A downstairs master bedroom features a queen sized bed, while

Thirty-foot- long origi nal logs said to be more than 200 years old were used throughout the new structure.

“We have had nine bookings since we opened in September.

We have had people stay with us from South Carolina, Iowa and New Orleans.”

Staff photos by Zack Steen

Jimmy and Jill Stricklen love to share the story of The Oakley House, which they allow guests to rent overnight.

Jill Stricklen Owner, Oakley House the upstairs loft area has two twin beds.

All furnishings and decor are new or reclaimed finds from Crossroads area flea markets and antique stores.

Outside the cabin, which sits along Alcorn County Road 171 about three miles from Shiloh Road, is “nothing but quiet” and is surrounded by woods in every direction.

Jill says her favorite time is spent sitting in the peaceful rocking chairs on the front porch.

“There’s really no place like it in the area,” Jimmy added.

Currently the only house listed in Alcorn County on the popular vacation rental website vrbo.com, a one night stay at The Oakley House fetches $149 plus tax.

“We have had nine bookings since we opened in September,” said Jill. “We have had people stay with us from South Carolina, Iowa and New Orleans.”

They have also hosted guests from Henderson, Tenn., and Philadelphia and Louisville, Miss.

Married for more than 32 years, the Stricklen’s say The Oakley House might also be their future home.

“We plan to sell our house in Burnsville and start building a new home behind the cabin, so we may be living in it ourselves before long,” said Jimmy.

There’s also a plan of adding more rental cabins to the family.

Jimmy said they are looking at land in Oxford to possibly build a similar cabin.

“I think we will most likely build another one in the Corinth area, as well,” he said. “We just have the find the right peaceful plot of land.”

The Stricklen’s daughter, Hannah, had the idea to use an old cabin’s tin to help build the front door and the kitchen cabinet doors.

The 900-foot log cabin is located on County Road 171 about three miles from Shiloh Road.

Antique chicken feeders (above) were converted into lights and hang from the vaulted ceilings in the living room and kitchen area. (Left) There is a bedroom with two twin beds in the loft of the cabin.

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Choose the right tree An evergreen tree decked out in lights and ornaments is one of the universal symbols of the holiday season. The Christmas tree tradition is believed to have originated in Germany in the 15th or 16th centuries, when trees were decorated with edibles, such as nuts and fruits. They were later decorated with candles and eventually lights.

Through the centuries, people have trekked to forests, Christmas tree farms and commercial lots to pick the perfect trees for their holiday displays. The National Christmas Tree Association says more than 33 million real trees are purchased each year, making the tree business a billion-dollar industry.

While there are scores of evergreen varieties, certain tree types are more popular than others and thus more available for purchase. The following are some of the more popular trees come Christmastime.

■ Eastern Redcedar: Branches of the tree are compact and form a pyramid-shaped crown.

The trees should be a dark, shiny green color.

The eastern redcedar is not a true cedar tree, but

Christmas tree maintenance Nothing can guarantee the health and appearance of a tree after it is brought into a home. But choosing a recently cut tree that has good needle retention can help. Here are other tips for a longlasting tree.

■ Use a sharp saw to cut an inch off of the trunk base to remove the sappy covering that forms from cutting. This will improve water intake.

■ Fill a tree stand reservoir with warm water. Expect the tree to drink heavily in the beginning.

■ Keep the reservoir filled every day and check to see how much water the tree is using.

■ Place the tree far from heaters or other drying sources. a member of the juniper family. This tree can make a great cut tree with a homespun look and a pungent fragrance.

■ Leyland Cypress: This cypress is one of the more popular Christmas trees in the southeastern United States. The tree will be very dark green to almost gray in color. It has little aroma. Some people choose the Leyland because it does not produce sap, which is great for those with sap allergies.

■ Colorado Blue Spruce: An attractive blue-green foliage and a good symmetrical form is what attracts many people to the blue spruce. The Colorado Blue Spruce has an excellent natural shape and requires little pruning to look like the per-

fect Christmas tree. It’s not very fragrant, but the tree needles may give off an unpleasant odor when crushed.

■ Scotch Pine: A classic conical shape and very good needle retention help make the Scotch pine a popular tree to cut for the holidays. Scotch pines also are quite prevalent thanks to the tree’s adaptability to a wide range of climates.

■ Eastern White Pine: A delicate green color and long needles are found on this tree. Another popular pine, the rich fragrance of the white pine may make it preferable to those who like their homes to smell of evergreen.

■ Douglas Fir: The Douglas fir is one of the foremost Christmas tree species in the United States.

It has soft needles that are dark green in color. Those needles radiate in all directions from the branches to give the tree a full look. The needles, when crushed, have a sweet fragrance.

Douglas firs tend to live long when cut.

■ Fraser Fir: Another popular fir for Christmas is the Fraser fir. The needles are bicolored, with dark green on top and silver on the bottom. More fragrant than its cousin, the Douglas, the Fraser also boasts a slender profile, which makes it suitable for smaller rooms.

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Appetizers, sweet dishes for holiday occasions It’s that time of year again.

I love holiday baking where I don’t feel as guilty making a bunch of sweets. Entrees are good but I’d be satisfied with Sue appetizers, Bronson side dishes and desDown Home serts.

Several years ago Barbara Hutson gifted me with a large tin of candy. Every year since I’d think about calling for the recipe. I finally got it and since it makes a lot, it may be number one on my list for my peanut butter lovers. She said the person who gave her the recipe didn’t know the name of it so she just called it Bumpy Candy because it is so bumpy.

This column was going to be for appetizers and sweets, but the past two get-togethers I’ve carried what I call Corn Salad, for lack of a better name. Several people have asked for the recipe, so I’ll share.

It’s one of those just thrown together simple things that really doesn’t require a recipe.

The Bumpy Candy and Chocolate Chili Truffles are good for gifting, while the appetizers will be favorites at any holiday fest.

Bumpy Candy 11⁄2 pounds vanilla almond bark

2 cups peanut butter 2 cups Rice Krispies 2 cups Cheerios 2 cups miniature marshmallows 2 cups dry roasted peanuts Melt almond bark in microwave according to directions on package.

Stir in peanut butter until well blended. Add other ingredients. Mix and drop on waxed paper. Keep in cool place until set.

Chocolate Chili Truffles 12 ounces milk chocolate chips 1⁄2 cup heavy cream 1⁄2 stick unsalted butter 2 tablespoons Kahlua or coffee liqueur 1⁄2 cup cinnamon 1⁄2 cup medium-hot red chile powder Melt chocolate, cream and butter in a heavy saucepan, stirring constantly. Stir in the liqueur.

Pour mixture into a bowl and chill for several hours until the chocolate hardens. Roll into balls about 1⁄2-inch in diameter. Dip each ball into the cinnamon then chile powder.

Refrigerate until serving time. These will keep for several days refrigerated in an airtight container.

Corn Salad 2 cans whole kernel corn 1 can cream style corn 1 8-ounce block cream cheese 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 cup sour

cheese Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Butter a shallow baking pan large enough to hold all mushroom caps in a single layer. Remove the stems and chop fine. Saute with onion in butter bout 5 minutes.

Add the spinach and stir to mix thoroughly. Add Swiss cheese, stirring lightly. Remove from heat. Fill mushroom caps with the mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and place in pan. Bake 15 to 20 minutes.

cream Dehydrated onion, to taste Soften cream cheese about 1 minute in microwave. Drain whole kernel corn. Mix all ingredients into cream cheese.

A small can of green chiles or a jar of chopped pimentos may be added for variety.

Spinach Mushrooms 16-20 small mushrooms, cleaned and trimmed 1 cup finely chopped onion 3 tablespoons butter 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, cooked, drained and squeezed 1 cup grated Swiss cheese Grated Parmesan

Armadillo Eggs pound hot sausage 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened 1⁄2 cup chopped pecans 2 26-ounce cans mild jalapeño peppers, 1⁄2

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(Sue Bronson was an employee of the Daily Corinthian for 44 years.

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Grilled recipes spice up traditional holiday fare fish on grill on low temperature with no stick spray. Add seasoning (Creole and lemon pepper). Cook for 30 minutes.

Note: Or bake in oven for 30 minutes.

BY ANGELA STOREY astorey@dailycorinthian.com

Jody Holley knows his way around a grill.

The Prentiss County resident has always liked to cook and really feels at home when grilling for his family.

During the upcoming Christmas meal to be held at the home of his parents, Don and Kathy Holley in the Hills Chapel community, he is known to take two of his speciality dishes, either shrimp fajitas or deer meat wrapped with jalapenos.

These dishes compliment the traditional family favorites served.

Holiday gatherings are big events for the Holley family.

“We have plenty of good food. We eat good,” Jody says with a smile.

Joining in the holiday celebration along with Jody, his fiancée Michelle Hall, his 20-yearold son, Easton, and his daughter and son-in-law, Denisa and Ronnie Chase of Oxford and their two children, three-year-old Avery and one-year-old Skylar, will be his two sisters, Shannon and Kim, and their families who will gather at his parents’ home.

Jody recently completed a new deck and outdoor fire pit at his home so he can grill outside year round and entertain family and friends.

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He enjoys grilling so much that most Wednesdays at The Fish Market Local Honey & Sorghum

Fried Catfish fish batter oil fries hushpuppies Heat oil to 350 degrees temperature. Fry fish until golden brown. Cook fries and hushpuppies until done.

Serve with tartar sauce and ketchup.

Photos by Michelle Hall

Prentiss Countian Jody Holley can be found grilling year round.

Jody can be found grilling lunch for whoever might stop by like his dad, his son, food distributor salesmen, and his cousin, Brian George who often drops by the business on North College Street. “It could be anybody who might show up,” Jody says. “There’s always people driving down the road asking ‘When is it going to be ready?’”

He always makes plenty and what’s not eaten he takes home and eats for supper.

Jody also enjoys recipes using fresh shrimp and fish, also plentiful at The Fish Market.

When time allows he enjoys deer and turkey hunting locally and recently returned from a deer hunt in Kansas with his son-in-law, Ronnie.

The recipe for tea cakes is one used by Jody’s mom, Kathy and it’s one of his favorites served with some of his following recipes: Deer & Jalapeno

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Cook on the grill or in oven until bacon is done.

You can also wipe them with butter while they cook.

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Shrimp & Gravy 3 slices bacon 1 onion, chopped 2 teaspoons salt black pepper, to taste garlic powder, to taste 2 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons flour 1 lb. peeled shrimp 1-1/2 cups chicken stock Fry bacon in skillet over medium heat. Cook till browned then remove to paper towels to drain.

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Raspberry Greek Yogurt Bark

ood is a gift from the heart.

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Whether for holiday presents or hostess gifts, receiving something homemade is truly what the season is about: sharing comfort and good cheer.

For a festive twist to your delectable goodies, look no further than your freezer. Aside from their bright, joyful color, frozen red raspberries’ sweet and tart flavors make them versatile from a culinary standpoint, complementing and enhancing a wide range of ingredients. These jubilant rubies are also nutritional powerhouses, boasting the most fiber and the lowest natural sugar content compared to other berries.

These recipes are sure to warm your friends’ and family members’ hearts with the taste of the holidays.

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Recipe courtesy of NourishRDs.com 2 cups plain, reduced-fat (2%) Greek yogurt 1 lemon, zest only 2 tablespoons honey 1 cup frozen raspberries 1/2 cup shelled pistachios 1/4 cup slivered almonds Line small baking pan with aluminum foil.

In medium bowl, combine first 3 ingredients. Stir until well incorporated.

Add berries, pistachios and almonds to mixture. Fold in until well incorporated.

Spread mixture in baking pan and place in freezer for about 2-3 hours, or until hardened.

Once hardened, remove bark from pan and either cut or break up into pieces. Allow to thaw about 5 minutes before eating.

Notes: Store remaining bark in freezer.

You can experiment with any ingredients you have on hand, such as frozen cherries with dark chocolate chunks, frozen blueberries with unsweetened flaked coconut or dried cranberries with pecans.

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Red Raspberry Fruit Leather 1 package (12 ounces) frozen red raspberries, thawed 1/3 cup sugar or honey 1 teaspoon lemon juice Heat oven to 170 F. Line two baking pans with parchment paper or silicone mats.

Combine all ingredients in blender and puree until smooth. Pour raspberry mixture on both pans and smooth into thin layer, less than 1/8-inch thick.

Bake 3 hours or until mixture is no longer wet, but still slightly tacky, rotating every hour and alternating levels.

Cool pans on wire rack to room temperature. Remove parchment paper (if using), place on cutting board and cut (or tear) into chipsize pieces. Store with fresh pieces of parchment paper between fruit leather layers in airtight container.

Raspberry Salsa 1 Pink Lady or other tart-sweet apple, cored and diced 2 cups peeled jicama, diced 1/3 cup raspberry vinegar 1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped 3 green onions, sliced 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 1 bag (12 ounces) frozen raspberries In large bowl, toss apple and jicama with vinegar. Add all remaining ingredients and toss to blend. Serve at once or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

FUN, FESTIVE, FROZEN RASPBERRIES Anytime Pumpkin-Raspberry Muffins 1 cup frozen unsweetened red raspberries 1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup canned pumpkin 3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk 3 tablespoons canola oil 3 egg whites 1 tablespoon grated orange rind 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 ounces chopped pecans, toasted Muffin Topping: 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Heat oven to 350 F. Coat 12 nonstick muffin tins with cooking spray and set aside.

Place frozen raspberries on counter to thaw slightly while preparing muffins.

In medium bowl, stir together flour, brown sugar, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.

In another medium bowl, stir together remaining muffin ingredients, except raspberries.

Stir pumpkin mixture into flour mixture until blended.

Do not over mix. Spoon equal amounts of batter in each muffin tin. Place equal amounts of raspberries on top of each muffin.

Bake 20-22 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted comes out almost clean.

Meanwhile in small bowl, combine topping ingredients and set aside.

Remove muffins from oven, place on wire rack and immediately sprinkle with topping. Let stand 15 minutes to continue to cook and absorb flavors. Remove muffins from pan and cool completely on wire rack before storing.

Store cooled leftovers in airtight container in refrigerator up to 48 hours or freeze up to 1 month.

Note: May make as mini muffins: bake 15 minutes in 12 muffin tins.

Not only do raspberries lend the perfect seasonal hue to homemade gifts from the kitchen, these bright red berries offer numerous nutritional and other benefits, according to Lisa Samuel, RDN, MBA of NourishRDs.com.

Frozen raspberries, which are available year-round, offer: 80 calories per cup, with no added sugar or preservatives More fiber than any other berry at 9 grams per cup One of the lowest in natural sugar content compared to other berries High in vitamin C, providing 60 percent of the Recommended Daily Value per cup Convenience and consistent quality right out of the freezer, with no waste or spoilage Frozen at peak ripeness

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History

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A young Capt. James Gordon is in the uniform of the “Chickasaw Rangers.”

The restored “Lochinvar” in Pontotoc

The story of Col. James Gordon in Battle of Corinth A wise man once said, “A soldier’s knowledge is limited to that portion of the drama in which he was a participant, where he could see what was done in the part of the field where he was engaged, and had only a vague idea of what was transpiring elsewhere.”

The man I’m quoting is ColoTom nel James Parson G o r d o n and he said Park Ranger a mouthful. There are so many conflicting accounts of the Battle of Corinth, or any battle, because any number of participants wrote about things they were not in a position to witness. Because of this, an “eyewitness” account is too often something the writer picked up second or third hand. Or just made up.

Col. Gordon himself is an excellent example of what he talks about; he gives an exceptional account of the fighting late in the afternoon of October 3rd (in which he participated) and gives a very inaccurate account of the fighting at Battery Robinett (in which he did not). I think I’ll stick to his activities on October 3rd. But first a little background information.

James Gordon was born in Monroe County, MS in 1833, and graduated from Ole Miss in 1855, long before the first booster screamed “Hotty Toddy!”

James’s father, Robert Gordon, was a native of Scotland (of Clan Gordon, like me!) and built his beloved plantation “Lochinvar” just south of Pontotoc. He owned a massive complex of plantations with over 500 slaves.

When the war broke out James recruited a company of cavalry and outfitted them at his own expense. You can do that kind of thing when you’re well off.

The company was the “Chickasaw Rangers” and they elected James as their captain. As a testament to their patriotism, these men formed one of the first, if not the very first, units in the sovereign State of Mississippi.

They were busy training two months before war was even declared.

Along with two other companies they made up a battalion known as the “Jeff Davis Legion.”

They were shipped off to Virginia to serve with the legendary general J.E.B. Stuart. But James didn’t stay there long.

He secured a leave of absence to return to Mississippi and raise a new regiment christened the 2nd Mississippi Cavalry.

Along with the new job came a promotion to Lt. Colonel.

The regiment was only at half strength when they were assigned to the cavalry division of Gen. Frank Armstrong. They fought well at Britton’s Lane and again at Iuka in September of ’62.

And then came Gen. Van Dorn’s attempt to retake Corinth.

Gordon wrote about his activities at Corinth, which were later published in the papers of the Mississippi Historical Society. He recalled the advance from Chewalla and some skirmishing with the Union cavalry.

There was a hold up as the Confederates rebuilt a bridge over Cane Creek and “Gen. Price’s Mounted Band” came forward to play a tune for the men in the ranks. James expected to hear the “bands

discoursing martial music while the soldiers were fighting.” Instead they began to toot out “Listen to the Mockingbird.”

Atop the nearby Oliver’s Hill the Union had amassed several pieces of artillery including some powerful 20 pound Parrott Rifles. “One of those big guns opened with a terrific roar and a huge shell came humming overhead and struck an oak where it forked, about twenty feet above us, splitting it in two, scattering fragments of limbs back and splinters among the musicians. The Mockingbird hushed its dulcet strain and the boys shouted with glee.” The band “skedaddled” to safety.

The morning had started with a laugh to relieve the tension but Gordon knew what was coming. “The ball had opened and it was a different tune we danced to the rest of the day.”

Actually things were very quiet for James and his mounted Mississippians. This was an infantry fight and the cavalry didn’t have much of a roll until late in the afternoon.

Col. Gordon led his regiment to the north of the city, on the east side of the tracks of the Mobile & Ohio. They crossed over the old earthworks of the Beauregard Line and slowly rode southwest. He halted them behind a blackjack thicket and awaited orders. (This piece of land lies to the north of the city garage at Shiloh and Fulton and has recently been purchased by the Civil War Trust.)

It was there that James saw a two-gun section of King’s Missouri Battery unlimber on a nearby hill.

Trouble had been spotted.

The trouble was the Union division of Brig.

Gen. Charles Hamil-

ton, which was in a textbook position to deliver a crushing flank attack on Van Dorn’s army.

Union commander William Rosecrans has spent the last hour trying to get Hamilton to deliver this knock-out blow but Hamilton was being testy.

Whether he had a beef with Old Rosy is unsure, but he willfully pretended to not understand his orders and precious minutes slipped away while new orders were delivered. At last Hamilton moved forward with two brigades.

The brigade on the right was led by the impressively named Brig. Gen. Napoleon Bonaparte Buford.

Unfortunately for Rosecrans there was much more to the name than there was to the man.

King’s artillery fired a few well-aimed rounds that fell amidst Buford’s infantry. Rather than follow his orders and attack the exposed Confederate flank, Buford stopped his entire brigade to deal with a couple of pesky cannon.

But now the artillery was in danger of being overrun and captured.

Gordon sprang into action, “I instantly dismounted my regiment, and, passing through the thicket that had concealed me, charged the enemy flank and drove them from the guns.”

James spotted a “gallant Federal officer riding an iron-gray horse utterly regardless of danger.”

The officer was struggling to rally his men when he was shot out of the saddle.

Moments later, as Gordon was urging his men forward, he himself became a target for “a sharp-shooter [who] had ensconced himself in my rear in the railroad cut behind some bushes.”

The first shot clipped a twig from an overhead

branch; the next “touched my moustache in passing.” Gordon looked back and forth for his wouldbe-assassin.

He saw the man in blue rise up and James threw himself forward to dodge the bullet which just nicked his neck, raising an ugly black bruise. “It was the most demoralizing experience I ever had during my career in the army.”

Two Southern soldiers were sent to dispatch the sharp-shooter and soon returned with his Sharpes rifle. The man that killed him kept the rifle as a souvenir and carried it throughout the war.

The rebuff of the enemy, the 4th Minnesota Infantry, was short-lived.

The boys in blue rallied, fired several volleys and charged forward. Gordon and his men wisely remounted and moved out of range. Dismounted cavalry was never a match for veteran infantry. But the damage was done.

Gordon’s attack was truly fortuitous for Van Dorn’s army. Between the artillery and the dismounted cavalry attack, the offensive of Hamilton’s division quickly fizzled out and the flank attack failed.

In retrospect it may have been better for the Confederates if they had been flanked and forced to retreat on the evening of October 3rd; it might have spared them the bloodbath they suffered the following morning.

Col. Gordon left no account of his casualties for the day. The 4th Minnesota had two killed and four wounded but lost even more due to sun stroke. The officer Gordon had seen shot from his “iron-gray horse” was Capt. Robert Mooers.

The name of the private

who shot at Gordon is unknown.

James wrote about the attack on the morning of the 4th, but not being a participant, his account is terribly flawed. Though his story is very stirring he recounts a number of anecdotes which simply are not true. I refer you back to Col. Gordon’s remarks at the opening of the article.

I could write several articles about the rest of his war-time adventures. He resigned from the leadership of the regiment, supposedly in a dispute over who would be colonel. In fact he left to become a special agent for the Confederacy and was sent to Europe to procure a ship to run the blockade. He was captured, escaped to Canada, fell in with John Wilkes Booth, and even discussed the possibility of kidnapping President Lincoln. He later convinced Federal authorities he had no knowledge of the assassination plot.

He returned home after the war and lost his fortune and Lochinvar during reconstruction. He found a new life in politics and became a representative of Chickasaw County in the state legislature and filled the un-expired term of a colleague in the U.S. Senate. His farewell speech to Congress is a stirring read.

Colonel Gordon died in 1912 and is buried in the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Okolona.

On a happy note, Lochinvar has been restored to its former beauty, thanks to the hard work and loving hands of my friends, Forrest and Janis Tutor.

(Tom Parson is a National Park Service ranger at the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center.)

Children’s book brings plenty of yuletide fun

BY TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER The Bookworm Sez

“The Nutcracker’s Night Before Christmas” by Keith Brockett, illustrated by Joseph Cowman c.2015, Sleeping Bear Press $15.99/$16.99 Canada 32 pages You know what happens if you’ve been good.

You’ve been singing songs about it. You’ve been extra nice around the house because of it, doing your chores without complaint. Maybe you’ve even helped get ready for it by decorating your classroom. Yes, you know what happens soon but, as you’ll see in “The Nutcracker’s Night Before Christmas” by Keith Brockett, illustrated by Joseph Cowman, Santa doesn’t only bring gifts.

‘Twas the night before Christ-

mas, but that’s not all. It was also supposed to be opening night for the town’s annual Nutcracker ballet but, well, there were problems.

All day long, everything had been going wrong: the programs were printed with a great big mistake and they had to be thrown out, stagehands weren’t feeling well and they all went home, spotlights had broken, paint was everywhere, the Prince got caught up in ropes that dangled where they shouldn’t be, and there was more.

The theatre’s cat had shredded the skirts for the little ballerinas, and the girls were all in tears. Parts of the scenery were broken, props were missing, Clara spilled juice on the backdrop, and costumes had lost their sequins. And if that’s not

enough, the Christmas tree that stood high for the ballet’s main scene came down with a bang, the ornaments were in smithereens, and the lights wouldn’t blink.

The Nutcracker was a mess on that Christmas Eve night! A “sick sense of panic was growing severe” and the director of the ballet was thinking about calling the whole thing off. Everybody was very sad about that. They’d all worked so hard but “It had to be canceled. It couldn’t go on.”

And then, suddenly, from the stage’s fake fireplace, “a surprising and strange thing occurred.” Twinkly ashes came flying from the flue, there was a whoosh of cold air, and a giant laugh could be heard throughout the entire place. The whole stage shook like a bowl full of

jelly and you’ll never guess who brought the gift of help…

Is there ever a Christmas season that finishes with hundredpercent perfection? And is there a kid alive who doesn’t laugh at slapsticky chaos? No and no but if you put them together, you’ve got “The Nutcracker’s Night Before Christmas.”

Using a familiar theme that children love, author Keith Brockett tells a tale of everything gone awry, and the unlikely hero that saves the night.

What’s fun about this book is the utter pandemonium that’s so well portrayed: it follows Murphy’s Law (anything that can go wrong, will) to the letter. Brockett makes the bedlam fit the rhyme, and illustrations

by Joseph Cowman add to the silliness of it all. The ending is appropriately magical and –

in the books’ very final pages – curious kids can learn more about Tchaikovsky’s ballet and accompanying terms of theatre and stage.

This book is perfect for little ballerinas, for kids who love The Nutcracker, and for children who just want a semisilly seasonal story. For them, “The Nutcracker’s Night Before Christmas” is pretty good.

(Terri Schlichenmeyer writes book reviews for the Daily Corinthian.)

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You are not functioning properly if you blame other people or circumstances for your situation. This is the equivalent of letting go of the steering wheel because of the false premise that there is nothing you can do.

Goals are your navigation charts. They identify where you want to go. You can choose any goals you want. The only requirement is for your goals to be your own rather than imposed by someone else.

Additionally, a timeframe for achieving your goals is necessary. A deadline provides the incentive to reach your goal. Without one, since there is no rush, you may never reach your goal at all. You will be operating under the false premise that time is infinite.

Your plan for reaching your goals is the course you must take to arrive at your desired destination.

Your plan should be as detailed as possible with as many steps as necessary. Without this plan, you will drift.

Self-monitoring is the technique you use to stay on course. This serves the same purpose as naviga-

tional instruments on a boat. If you start moving away from your objective, self-monitoring enables you to get back on track.

In order to effectively utilize self-monitoring, you must always be aware of where you are headed.

If you begin to drift off course, you want to identify the cause, along with the corrective action required to get you back on your intended path.

Caring about your life and where you are headed is imperative. Those who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care one way or another about their direction are prone to drifting.

They havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t taken the time to fully understand themselves. They cannot accurately identify exactly what they want out of life.

Time goes by too fast to waste it drifting aimlessly.

You are capable of attaining your goals. It is well worth the effort required.

Arriving at your desired destination is far more rewarding than waiting to see where you wind up. Be proactive in your life by staying focused on where you want to go.

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E-mail Bryan at bryan@ columnist.com or write him c/o this paper.)

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Classic Christmas movies are holiday mainstay My childhood was filled ness. Nothing looks bleak with a host of mostly black or foreboding under that and white movies during soft filter sitting atop a the holiday season. Every monochromatic camera night during the weeks lens.

Ironically, I don’t prebefore and after Christmas in the 1980s, the lo- fer musicals, but I do encal CBS station broadcast joy the crooning of Bing Crosby in several the assortment of holiday movies. seasonal flicks that Film historian have now become Ken Barnes called classics.

Holiday Inn “the I own several definitive Hollyof them on DVD: wood musical of Holiday Inn, It’s a Wonderful Life, Stacy the 1940s.” In the Christmas in ConJones movie, Jim Harper, played by Bing necticut, The Bells The Crosby, decides to of St. Mary’s, MirDowtowner escape the rat race acle on 34th Street, of the club perforand White Christmas, the last of which mance atmosphere by is in color. Each year, I opening up a country inn pull out two or three and that’s open only on holibegin viewing right after days. The calling card in the movie read: “Get off Thanksgiving.

Who can resist a mes- the highway and relax on merizing Fred Astaire a farm. Dancing, enterwaltzing Marie Reynolds tainment, home cooking. around the dance floor in Open holidays only.”

Certainly, the movie Holiday Inn while a cascade of snow falls outside Holiday Inn is famous the window in the Con- for three landmarks: it necticut background? No brought together Bing matter how frazzling or Crosby, Fred Astaire, anticlimactic the holiday and Irving Berlin; it inseason becomes, those spired the name of the movies resonate calm- famous hotel chain; and

Who can resist a mesmerizing Fred Astaire waltzing Marie Reynolds around the dance floor in Holiday Inn while a cascade of snow falls outside the window in the Connecticut background?

No matter how frazzling or anticlimactic the holiday season becomes, those movies resonate calmness. it sparked the popularity of the song “White Christmas,” considered one of the most popular pop songs ever. Irving Berlin wrote all of the music for the movie, even the background instrumentals.

There are other elements of some of those Christmas movies that have not aged well, however. The two most wellknown Bing Crosby movies associated with the holidays—Holiday Inn and White Christmas— feature minstrel shows.

Holiday Inn, released in 1942, has a scene that does include the minstrelsy, with Bing Crosby

donning blackface to sing Berlin’s song “Abraham.”

On the other hand, White Christmas, released later in 1954, features classics characteristics and lyrics of the minstrel show, including “Mr. Bones” and “Mr. Interlocuter,” but without the blackface.

However, those of us who weren’t alive at the time and who are part of the dominant culture tend hardly to notice. The fireplace, piano, and Christmas tree, along with the wall of windows on the inn, become familiar, cozy images of holiday spirit.

Another holiday movie favorite of mine is the

scene in White Christmas, pairing Bing Crosby with Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, and Vera-Ellen.

The four entertainers are traveling on the train to Pine Tree, Vermont, to the Columbia Inn, where they are slated to perform. While on the train, they give an early performance, anticipating the snow they hope to see in Vermont, by singing the song “Snow,” written by Irving Berlin a decade earlier, and by sipping a white cocktail drink reminiscent of snow Ultimately, though, the best Christmas film is It’s a Wonderful Life, starring James Stewart and Donna Reed. It was apparent from the movie’s opening in 1946 th”at it was going to be a hit, considering the review it received in Variety magazine: Frank Capra “again proves he can fashion what ordinarily would be homilizing hokum into gleaming, engaging entertainment for all brows-high, low or beetle”; Jimmy Stewart “hasn’t lost a whit of his erstwhile boyish person-

ality (when called to turn it on) and further shows a maturity and depth he seems recently to have acquired”; and Donna Reed “will reach full-fledged stardom with this effort.”

I’m not sure how many times I’ve seen It’s a Wonderful Life, but every time I watch it, I still feel the warm sentiment it conveys. Although it doesn’t contain any of the musical numbers of many other Christmas movies, it reminds us of the importance of individual lives at a time when we may be bogged down with commercialism, as the angel Clarence says to George Bailey, “Each man’s life touches so many other lives, and when he isn’t around he leaves an awful hole, doesn’t he?”

(Daily Corinthian columnist Stacy Jones teaches English at McNairy Central High School and UT Martin and has served on the board of directors at Corinth Theatre-Arts.

She enjoys being a downtown Corinth resident.)

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Sock box anchors childhood Christmas experience There was a box that bedecked with ribbons reappeared under the that looked vaguely faChristmas tree every year miliar, as if Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d met them at the house where I grew â&#x20AC;&#x201D; oh, say â&#x20AC;&#x201D; about a year up, and it happened for as before.

Yes, indeed, feel free to long as I lived there.

It took two or three insert a winking emoticon years when I was a tot to here.

The annual appearnotice the annual reapance of The Buster pearance of The Brown Sock Box Buster Brown Sock became an eleBox, but eventually ment of my story, a it became obvious single memory that Santa Claus was brushes aside the decades ahead of cobwebs of the past the recycling movement.

Jaylene and teases vague It was a yearly Whitehurst recollections into the light. Dusting curiosity, the quesColumnist off my memories tion of whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d have of Christmas in a gift in that longlived box. Because of its Corinth in the late â&#x20AC;&#x2122;50s size and its original use, through the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;60s and it usually held practical early â&#x20AC;&#x2122;70s, I find that my items, like the predict- musings are as sturdy as able socks for my brother that sock box. Simple and or me, or new gloves to tenacious.

Our annual visit to Toywear to church. The worn ones that were getting land, upstairs over the a bit snug in the fingers old Mitchellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s department could now be relegated to store at the corner of Fillschool wear. New hunt- more and Wick, was the ing socks for my dad fit official beginning of the the box perfectly, the gray Santa season for me. It woolen kind with red toes always began on a crisp and a wide band of red Saturday morning, soon around the top of the cuff. after Thanksgiving, when A book, stuffed in tight Daddy would nonchawith tissue paper, was my lantly saunter through preferred present, if the the house, accompanied gift tag had my name on by the slight sizzle of the gas heaters. Almost to it.

Whatever was in the himself, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was box brought a smile to thinking I might go to someone in the family. Toyland. Anybody want As long as it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the to go with me?â&#x20AC;?

Want to go? Out of my dreaded underwear!

Santa shopped locally, way. I was already pulllike my mother, because ing on my coat. Younger I often recognized famil- brother was on his own.

Around the perimeter iar labels on our gifts.

That was one little detail I of the second story wontried not to think about; it derland were magical didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quite fit the North painted images of fairy Pole scenario, but Christ- tale characters. Ole King mas didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem like a Cole was of particular fasgood time for me to get cination to me because caught up in pesky de- Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d seen Nat â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kingâ&#x20AC;? Cole singing on TV and this tails.

Santa reused more than robe-and-crown-wearing The Buster Brown Sock cartoon character bore no Box; he recycled bows resemblance to the croonand wrapping paper and er. Still, the similarity of heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d probably have reused names baffled me and I tape if heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d been able to concluded that they must make it stick. It wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be relatives.

And there was Humpty be unusual for him to deliver gifts wrapped in pa- Dumpty, in all his ovate per creased with memo- glory, depicted teeterries from years past and ing on a brick wall. He

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Our annual visit to Toyland, upstairs over the old Mitchellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s department store at the corner of Fillmore and Wick, was the official beginning of the Santa season for me. It always began on a crisp Saturday morning, soon after Thanksgiving, when Daddy would nonchalantly saunter through the house, accompanied by the slight sizzle of the gas heaters.

Almost to himself, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was thinking I might go to Toyland.

Anybody want to go with me?â&#x20AC;? remained teetering, year after year, observed by walls full of his fairy tale friends. Below the painted characters, cellophanewrapped dolls lined up on shelves, in bridal dresses and fancy outfits, while beneath them were displays of Tonka trucks, games, baby doll buggies, toy dishes, pedal cars, doll houses, and more â&#x20AC;&#x201D; enough delight to leave me speechless at the abundance.

When I peer into that memory, it sparkles with such intensity that the details blur like the reflection of big colored Christmas bulbs dancing on silvery tinsel.

If Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not mistaken, it was also in the vicinity of the old Mitchellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s store that my dad and I went to the Christmas parade, just the two of us. I can be forgiven if I mistake the exact location, because I was little, really little.

Probably three years old, bundled up in my red wool coat, I clearly remember Daddy hoisting me onto his shoulders so I could see the splendor of the majorettes, tassels swinging on their white boots. The band stopped in front of us, as if on request, and I could feel the music vibrate inside my ribcage, the brass instruments gleaming below the street lights and the bass drum throbbing. The

breath of the majorettes was suspended in the night air, like the memory now suspended in my mind, and I worried that their legs were cold under their short skirts.

Fast forward to school impressions. A couple of weeks ago, as I drove west on Linden Street, I turned onto Wenasoga Road and stopped to pay my respects to what remains of the auditorium of West Corinth Elementary School, the façade now crumbling as deconstruction continues on what is, to me, hallowed ground.

As I write this, enough of the auditorium still stands for me to see the stage where yearly Christmas programs played out.

Today the roof sags open.

Overcast shadows spill across the space but it isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t today that I see. I see the space circa 1960-66.

The stage once jutted out to either side, creating a narrow ledge in front of the flanking brick walls, where I stood and recited my memorized paragraph about Christmas in England in the sixth grade program. I wore a long dress my mother made, red with a lacy stand-up Elizabethan collar that she based on illustrations in our treasured World Book Encyclopedia. From a neighbor, she borrowed a couple of skirt hoops and situated one high and one

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low in a petticoat, so the silhouette of my costume was true to the era. That skirt took up the entire depth of the ledge. Yikes!

I clearly recall holding my breath as I navigated my way back onto more spacious footing.

Through the gaping front wall, the crumbling hallway gives way to a tangible picture in my mind.

One more time, I feel the excitement of party day and early dismissal, a child finally set free for Christmas vacation. My first grade classroom is now rubble, but I still have the dainty china boot that Mrs. Jewel Goforth, principal and teacher, gave each of her girl students for Christmas. For six years, Christmas parties played out for me down that hallway, with the anxiety about whether my teacher would like her gift, or â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in the case of sixth grade â&#x20AC;&#x201D; whether Mr. Victor Miller would like his handkerchiefs, because I noticed that, like my daddy, he always had one in his back pocket.

My mother was a fulltime homemaker so she was usually one of the moms who brought treats for the parties and stayed to tidy up stray wrapping paper and crumbs, while the teacher helped students clear out for the holidays. I liked how it felt to help with the tasks and the slightly surreal experience of being in a school building as it emptied itself of the bustle of children and settled into the quiet of its own Christmas vacation.

The thing about growing up and growing older in the same town is that the past and present overlap at every street corner and along every sidewalk.

At the corner of Wick and Fillmore, at Linden Street and Wenasoga Road.

Along Waldron, Cruise, Taylor, Foote.

The store fronts in this familiar downtown, changed from my youth and continuing to change,

have the stories of my distant and recent memories etched into them. The streets that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve driven for decades take me past images that I still see clearly, though many are only in my mindâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eye now.

Consistently, the traditions of stepping into the magical lure of Toyland, of childhood Christmas programs and parties and parades, of The Buster Brown Sock Box, anchored my Christmas experience. And, of course, there are more stories for another day, recollections that resurfaced simply because I unwrapped these few.

We all have them. Personal, potent, poignant.

One reminiscence leads to another. We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help it; thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how we are wired. Stories long to be given voice and they long to be given ear. They make us human.

Somewhere a little girl would like to ask about what it was like back â&#x20AC;&#x153;in the olden daysâ&#x20AC;? and she very much wants us to stop what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing and listen to her telling her story, too. A little boy wants the company of an adult who will slow down and hear him share his Christmas wishes, an adult who will admit that he, too, still has dreams.

Whether we are four years old or ninety-four, our narratives are the most substantial gifts we give each other. Once given, they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be lost, stolen, or misplaced.

They become not â&#x20AC;&#x153;myâ&#x20AC;? story but â&#x20AC;&#x153;ourâ&#x20AC;? stories.

May we value our collective stories as the precious gifts they are, sharing thoughtfully and receiving gracefully.

(Jaylene Whitehurst is an artist and Licensed Professional Counselor in Alcorn County. She contributes columns to the Daily Corinthian and Crossroads Magazine.

She may be reached at jaylene@heartworkccl. com or 662-286-5433.)

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