Tippah County Region IV Mental Health chairman mourned
Prentiss County Coach remembered for dedication, service
Tishomingo County Governor to visit Yellow Creek Port industry
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Daily Corinthian Vol. 119, No. 302
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‘Old Moses’ cleanup continues BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
Cleanup at the “old Moses” property is poised to move forward. Corinth Building Inspector Greg Tyson reported this week that the property owner has
Basket fund tops $6,000 The spirit of giving this holiday season is alive and well in the Alcorn County area. Donations are beginning to pour in for the 20th Annual Corinth Rotary Club/Daily Corinthian Christmas Basket Fund. A $25,000 fundraising goal was set so 1,000 food baskets could be given to local families on Saturday, Dec. 5. Baskets were given away based upon faith the goal will be reached. So far, $6,265 has been raised. Recent donations include $100 from Brad Brawner in loving memory of Becky Brawner; $300 from Steven Hefner, Margie Marlar and Michell Reiselt at Edward Jones; $50 from Mrs. William T. Stine; $100 from the Talley Family in memory of Leamon Talley and in honor of Clayton and Hermie Turner; $500 from New Hope Presbyterian Church; $100 from Ann P. Rhodes in memory of Linton Rhodes; $100 from Gloria Williams in honor of the “lunch bunch”; and $500 from Oak Grove Independent Methodist Church in memory of W.E. Sharp. Contributions to the Christmas Basket Fund can be made “in honor of” or “in memory of” a special person or persons. The tribute will be published daily in the Daily Corinthian. Donations can be brought by the newspaper office 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or mailed to: Daily Corinthian, Attn.: Christmas Basket Fund, P.O. Box 1800, Corinth, MS 38835.
Easom to host Christmas play BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com
Spreading yuletide cheer this holiday season, the Easom Community Center will hold its 3rd annual Christmas program on Saturday, Dec. 19. A community-wide effort, the play will be presented on three occasions during the day. First at two local nursing homes in the morning, as in previous years and later during the 1 p.m. finale at the community center. The program will feature singing, dancing and dramatizations. Christmas songs will Please see EASOM | 2A
an asbestos contractor ready to begin work, and the owner has reached an agreement with a contractor to remove what’s left of the main part of the building. “The whole upper section is fixing to be gone,” Tyson told
the Board of Aldermen. A recent examination of the fire-damaged building determined that some asbestos is present. The auto shop in the back part of the property will remain.
For safety and other concerns, the city has pressed for cleanup of the large complex at South Tate and U.S. Highway 72. On another cleanup matter, Please see CLEANUP | 2A
Buddy Benches encourage friendship BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
Tate Baptist Church is hoping local youngsters will “Be a Buddy – Make a Friend” while at school. In effort to promote the goal, a group of church members made 11 Buddy Benches to be placed at elementary campuses in Corinth and Alcorn County. The making of each Buddy Bench is part of the “Tate Cares” service program done each July throughout the community. “We were looking for a way to help the community,” said outreach secretary Jean Jones. “Earl (Owens) took it and ran with it.” “It turned out to be a pretty big project,” added Owens. Each bench has Buddy painted on it with colorful handprints and the phrase “Be a Friend” on the sitting area. It also has Tate Baptist placed the bench on the back. Jamey Bragg did all the artwork on the benches, according to Owens. Members of the Buddy Bench Project are Richard Tenhet, Maury Sanders, Jerry Pratt, Stan Plaxico, Michaela Roberts, Bragg, Jones and Owens. “Our hope is for children to care for one another and be a friend,” said Jones. “So many
Staff photo by Steve Beavers
Earl Owens and several members of the Buddy Bench Project have made 11 benches to be placed at elementary schools in Corinth and Alcorn County. children are shunned today and have no friends.” A Buddy Bench is a simple project used to eliminate loneliness and foster friendship on the playground. Christian Bucks came up with the idea of the bench while a second grader in York,
VFW Auxiliary greets male family members BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com
With a change in name as well as membership, the VFW Ladies Auxiliary of Corinth will now be known simply as the VFW Auxiliary. The decision was made during the 116th annual National Convention in Pittsburgh, Penn. by delegates of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) and was passed as a resolution to amend their national Bylaws, allowing male family members to join the Ladies Auxiliary VFW. As president of VFW Post 3962, Edie Simpson expressed her excitement for the change which took effect on Aug, 21.
“Though our former ladies auxiliary will continue to be open to female soldiers, we are looking forward to having men join us and have already had two or three express an interest in doing so,” she said. “They have not joined yet, but we are hopeful that they will. We still have our VFW Men’s Auxiliary, so now they will have a choice.” Echoing her enthusiasm, VFW Auxiliary National President Francisca Guilford announced her appreciation for the decision. “It’s an exciting time to be a member of the Auxiliary,” she said. “Women comprise nearly twenty percent of our Please see VFW | 2A
Pa. His idea was to have a bench on the playground designated for students who aren’t sure who to play with, who to talk to or who just want to assess a situation before joining in a group. The bench would be a place to meet and play with new
friends. “It’s not an original idea, but something we wanted to become part of “Tate Cares,’” said Owens. (More information can be found on the Buddy Bench at buddybench.org.)
Agency’s Angel Tree needs last-minute help BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
“We are going to need help.” Those were the words of Salvation Army Director Michelle Miles on Thursday. Thirty-one names on the agency’s Angel Tree have yet to be turned in at the Dec. 17 deadline. “I hope and pray they have just forgot about the deadline,” said Miles. “Right now, I am panicking … we need those angels back as as soon as possible.” The Angel Tree contained 89 names when it was placed on Nov. 30. Each child’s name along with clothing sizes and particular toy desired are placed on the tree in the form of a Christmas-type ornament.
Miles also had to send out 21 names after their bag was turned into the agency. The bags came back with no clothes or only one toy. “Clothing needs to be met first,” said Miles. “Those who adopt an angel need to buy clothing first because that’s what kids need most.” Half of the names fall in the age 0-5 age bracket while the other half consists of children 8-12 years-old this year. “We need people to fill in the gap for these children,” said Miles. “We can’t minister to them if they are cold and have no clothes or shoes.” For more information about the Salvation Army Angel Tree call 287-6979.
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Dr. Peggy Brawner is awarded the Mississippi Counseling Association’s School Counselor of the Year award. Brawner has served as a counselor in the Corinth School District for 10 years and also serves as the district’s testing coordinator.
Local couple Robert and Reba Wiginton help get Northeast at Corinth on the road. The couple donate a Chevrolet van to be used for various transportation needs at the center.
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