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Daily Corinthian Vol. 115, No. 293
2011 Christmas Basket Fund ‘A Community Tradition’
Basket fund nears $19,000 in donations
’Tis the season for giving as donations continue to arrive for the 16th Annual Corinth Rotary Club/Daily Corinthian Christmas Basket Fund. A $25,000 fundraising goal has been set so 1,100 food baskets can be given to local families on Saturday, Dec. 10. So far $18,980 has been raised. Donations include $50 from Waldron Street Christian Church Christian Crusaders Sunday School Class; $100 from Bobby J. and Michael J. Voyles in memory of Maty Kathryn Voyles, G.B. Voyles and Scotty Ray Voyles; $100 from Billy G. Dobbins in memory of Delores Dobbins; $50 from Sue Burgess in memory of David Wayne Burgess; $100 from Mr. and Mrs. Van E. Hedges; $50 from Mr. and Mrs. Guy L. Judkins; and $100 from Mary Ann Eley in memory of Sissy Lamberth and Jamie Judkins. Donations are a perfect time to make a tribute to a loved one. 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 in the Daily Corinthian. Donations can be brought by the newspaper office or mailed to: Daily Corinthian, Attn.: Christmas Basket Fund, P.O. Box 1800, Corinth, MS 38835.
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Shelter board gives update By Jebb Johnston
jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
The animal shelter has seen more than 600 dogs and cats during the past four months of operation under its new managing board. The Corinth Board of Aldermen received an update on operations of the Corinth-Alcorn Animal Shelter on Tuesday. “We have averaged approxi-
mately 85 dogs and 58 cats delivered to the shelter per month, either through owner surrender or animal control,” said Charlotte Doehner, representing the shelter. Working with seven other rescue groups, the organization had a 45 percent adoption rate in November, compared to a typical average of 18 to 22 percent among animal shelters, she
said. Since Aug. 1, the shelter has cared for more than 350 dogs and 250 cats. As building improvements move forward, “Community volunteers are continuing to work at the shelter to keep our payroll costs low,” said Doehner. Building improvements have included repair of all roof leaks, fencing repairs and increased
number of runs, replacement of broken windows, placement of tarps to protect the runs, replacement of defective gas heaters and repair of the water heater, lighting improvements and general cleaning and painting inside the building. The organization is awaiting its tax exempt status. Please see SHELTER | 3A
Salmonella count rises to 22 cases By Bobby J. Smith
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As an investigation by the state health department continues, hospital officials have confirmed more new cases of salmonella. On Thursday afternoon a spokesperson from Magnolia Regional Health Center said the hospital has treated a total
of 22 confirmed cases of salmonella, with results pending for eight more patients. None of the patients treated for food poisoning were in critical condition, said Tracy Moore, executive assistant to CEO at Magnolia. The Mississippi State Department of Health had no new details to release on Thursday,
although a spokesperson said the state health office would soon release more information as its investigation continued. The state health department began its investigation after learning that the local emergency room had several people coming in with gastrointestinal illnesses. Once they were notified, of-
ficials at the Mississippi State Department of Health began an investigation focused on interviewing the patients to find out what foods they’d eaten and the patients’ recent activities. The state health department’s ongoing investigaPlease see POISON | 3A
‘Scrooge & Marley’ lifts holiday spirits By Bobby J. Smith bjsmith@dailycorinthian.com
The local theatre group is drumming up some Christmas spirits. Corinth Theatre-Arts’ production of “A Christmas Carol: Scrooge & Marley” opens tonight at the Crossroads Playhouse. Playwright Israel Horovitz’s stage adaptation of Charles Dickens’ beloved Christmas story puts a new spin on a timeless tale. “It’s the story of miser Scrooge and how he’s visited by three spirits who show him the error of his ways — his concern with money instead of people,” explained CT-A Board President and acting director Linda Dixon. “Marley, Scrooge’s business partner, plays a much larger role in this particular version. He’s the one who basically sets up the visit by the spirits to save Scrooge from the same eternal fate he’s facing, because he has
“(Marley’s) the one who basically sets up the visit by the spirits to save Scrooge from the same eternal fate he’s facing.” Linda Dixon
CT-A Board president, acting director the same problem with materialism.” “Scrooge & Marley” features an ensemble cast of almost 30 actors, some heavy-duty makeup effects and a simplified setting that keeps the focus on the actors. “They have all done a wonderful job. They’ve all worked hard,” Dixon said. “Every charPlease see CAROL | 11A
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Staff photo by Steve Beavers
Scrooge (Nate Dodd) is shocked when visited by three spirits in the CT-A production of “A Christmas Carol: Scrooge & Marley.”
Holly Baptist offers ‘One Bethlehem Night’
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A downtown boutique is rolling out the red carpet for its customers as it works to raise money for a good cause. Red Carpet with a Cause will be held Saturday at Lipchic Boutique in downtown Corinth. All proceeds from the secondannual event will go to Nathan’s Journey, a program that raises money for Nathan, a local teenager with special needs. “We lay out the red carpet to show our appreciation for our customers,” said Lipchic owner Brenda Barbour. “We get all dressed up for them and always have cool specials.” In its first year the Red Carpet day included an hourly giveaway of items and gift certificates. For the 2011 event the store’s owners have organized a silent auction featuring items donated by local vendors, with all money raised going to Nathan’s Journey. Silent auction participants will have the opportunity to bid on a wide variety of items, including a football personally autographed by Nick Saban, the head coach of the University of Alabama Crimson Tide. During the event, Lipchic’s staff will be decked out in a glamorous array of formalwear as they honor the store’s cus-
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By Steve Beavers sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
Staff photo by Steve Beavers
Holly Baptist Church will present “One Bethlehem Night” on Saturday, Sunday and Monday night. Shane Williamson (left) is playing the part of Joseph. Shelbi Barnes will be Mary, and Myles Emerson is playing Baby Jesus.
Come and see. It’s a simple message about a wonderful event. Holly Baptist Church is providing the public a chance to witness the events surrounding the birth of Jesus with its production of “One Bethlehem Night.” “The plot centers around people staying at an inn,” said church drama director Rick Harrison. “It provides a glimpse of what might have happened that miraculous night.” The church, located in Wena-
soga, has three nights of “One Bethlehem Night” planned for over the weekend and Monday. Saturday’s performance is set for 7 p.m.. A Sunday production is scheduled for 6 p.m. while Monday’s event will be at 7 p.m. There is no admission and a nursery will be provided each night. Holly Music Minister Jason Suggs will play the part of the inn keeper Simeon in the drama, which has 12 speaking parts and a total cast of 34. “Simeon has the same doubts Please see CHURCH | 3A
Pickwick Landing offers ‘Christmas in the Park’ By Bobby J. Smith bjsmith@dailycorinthian.com
PICKWICK DAM, Tenn. — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Pickwick Landing State Park. The seventh annual “Christmas in the Park” will be held
today and Saturday. Featuring a display of roughly two miles of Christmas lights, a highly popular Holiday Mart with a wide selection of gifts available for purchase, and activities with Santa Claus and Christmas elves — the event of-
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fers two days of Christmastime cheer for the whole family in a setting rich in natural beauty. The Holiday Mart will be open for business both days, on Friday from noon until 9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m.
Christmas in the Park organizers have lined up a wide variety of vendors with unique gift ideas and affordable prices for participation in the Holiday Mart, located in the park’s con-
On this day in history 150 years ago In response to the Union defeats at Ball’s Bluff and Bull Run, Va., Congress establishes the Joint Committee on the Conduct of War, an oversight committee designed to monitor the war’s progress and the administration’s management of the war.
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