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Toy Store gives more than gifts BY BRANT SAPPINGTON bsappington@dailycorinthian.com

BY BOBBY J. SMITH bjsmith@dailycorinthian.com

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Generosity overflows for annual food drive The community has responded to a tough economy with a record-setting outpouring of Christmastime charity. Organizers of the 16th annual Corinth Rotary Club/Daily Corinthian Christmas Basket program extend their thanks to the community for raising a recordbreaking sum of money for the annual charitable program. “We wish to say how grateful we are to the community for supporting this program in record numbers,” said Rotary Club member and Basket Fund Chairman Ronnie Sleeper. On Tuesday, the Christmas Basket Fund reached $27,270, over $2,000 more than the original goal. The program provided 1,100 food baskets for local families, 200 over what was given away last year. “We couldn’t get to everybody who wanted a basket, but we feel like we got to everybody who needed a basket,” Sleeper said. All funds raised over the target amount will go into an account for next year’s Christmas Basket Fund, the project chairman explained. “People can be safe and secure knowing the funds will go toward the stated purpose,” he said. Since the Daily Corinthian office is closed today and Monday, donations will continue to be accepted through Tues-

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A baby is born ... “And they came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger ...” Luke 2:16. Taking part in the recent Christmas Alive! program at First Presbyterian Church in Corinth were William Orman as the baby Jesus, Joel Parker as Joseph and Lauren Kate Drewry as Mary. With Christmas Day falling on a Sunday this year, many Crossroads area churches have planned special services for today.

For the staff and volunteers of the Lighthouse Foundation, giving back at Christmas time is about more than just providing gifts to families in need. It’s about helping those struggling families see the love of Christ and their community. “What we really want to do is be the hands and feet of Christ in a hurting world,” said Nan Green, who serves as volunteer coordinator for the foundation’s annual Toy Store program. The vision for the Toy Store began in 1994 when a group of local men decided to pool their resources and try to help make Christmas brighter for families in the community they knew were struggling. That first year of outreach taught them some valuable lessons and they saw the need to create different concept for a Christmas assistance program. Lighthouse Foundation Executive Director Gary Caveness said they saw that there was a need to help these families help themselves. “We wanted to empower these families to take care of their own families,” he said. The first Toy Store opened its doors in 1995 with this idea at its core. Families were brought in and given the opportunity to select gifts for their children themselves in a fun and supportive atmosphere. They were then given the opportunity, with absolutely no obligation, to pay what they felt they could if they Please see TOY STORE | 3A

What makes this Limited number of businesses Christmas special? stay open on Christmas Day BY MARK BOEHLER editor@dailycorinthian.com

What makes this Christmas Day more special than those in the past? Daily Corinthian readers were posed the question and today families and friends gather together in the most anticipated holiday of the year. The overwhelming response was the special calendar rotation of 2011 as Christmas falls on a Sunday — the day for worship. There are many special church services scheduled today to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Other readers wrote of the special time of togetherness — the innocence of a seven-yearold sibling, the reunion with a mother and the surprise birth of two puppies. The examples are three of many special memories being made today. “Every season I think Christmas gets better and better,” writes

Heather Kuykendall of Corinth. Heather’s 7-year-old brother Lane “is a very special boy who has a diagnosis of cerebral palsy and he has had many blessings this year.” Little Lane has been blessed with a community benefit and much support, notes his sister. “The real blessing is asking him what the season is about and he simple says ‘Jesus’,” adds Heather. “When a sevenyear-old says what the season is really about, it makes you really think. He has it all figured out and maybe we need to stop and listen to our little ones.” Of course, Lane is also a big fan of Santa. “Santa is a famous man in our house and if it makes Lane happy to see Santa, then Santa we will see,” adds Heather. For Vicki Mills Odle of Kossuth, today marks a special reunion. Please see SPECIAL | 3A

BY BOBBY J. SMITH bjsmith@dailycorinthian.com

Christmas may be the best time of the year, but it can also be the hardest time of year to find a store that’s open for business — especially when Christmas Day falls on a Sunday. A limited number of businesses are open today, including Walgreens, New China Buffet and several convenience stores. Brandon Voyles, manager of Walgreens, said his store will be open from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. today. While the pharmacy department of the story won’t be open for business, customers will be able to pick up some lastminute shopping items and forgotten necessities. “It’s amazing how busy we are on Christmas Day,” said Voyles. “We sell a ton of batteries.” In addition to batteries, Voyles said the store often sees Christmas Day customers looking to make last min-

Index Outdoors......8A Classified......4B Wisdom......2B

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Walgreens — and store manager Brandon Voyles — will be open for business and ready to greet customers today. ute gift purchases. The large number of travelers out on the holiday makes Walgreens a popular and convenient stop on Christmas Day. “Walgreens is all about the

convenience,” Voyles said. There are a number of convenience stores that will be open either throughout the

On this day in history 150 years ago “Had hard tack soaked in cold water and then fried in pork grease. Fried in a canteen, split into by putting into the fire & melting the sodder off. We pick them up on the field left by other soldiers, also had coffee & pork.” — Pvt. Gilbert Barton, 14th Vt.

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JACKSON — No one filed objections to new congressional districts drawn by federal judges by a Thursday deadline, which could clear the way for judges to ratify the districts following a Wednesday hearing. A three-judge panel released a plan this week to update Mississippi’s four congressional districts. Redistricting is necessary after every Census to equalize population. The majority-black 2nd District lost population between 2000 and 2010, so it had to expand geographically to take in more people. Northeast Mississippi’s 1st District, by comparison, had

73,000 more people than ideal. The proposed map decreases the number of split counties from eight to four. Counties split under the new plan are Hinds, Madison, Clarke and Oktibbeha. It also doesn’t split any existing precincts. Lawyers for the state Republican Party and outgoing Gov. Haley Barbour, a party member, lauded the plan, saying it was better than one proposed by a group of plaintiffs that included state Rep. Kelvin Buck, D-Holly Springs. Bennie Thompson, the 2nd District’s Democratic congressman, helped draw the lines proposed by the

Buck group. “The Court’s plan fully addresses plaintiffs’ constitutional claims and is superior to the plan proposed by plaintiffs,” wrote Jack Wilson, a lawyer for Barbour. Changes in the new plan include: ■ Moving Panola, Yalobusha and Grenada counties from the 1st District to the 2nd District. ■ Putting all of Leake County into District 2. It had been split between District 2 and central Mississippi’s District 3, represented by Republican Gregg Harper. ■ Putting all of Winston and Webster counties into District 1, removing parts of each from District 3.

Splitting Okitbbeha County between District 1 and 3. It has all been in District 3. ■ Moving all of Marion and Jones County into south Mississippi’s District 4, represented by Republican Steven Palazzo. Parts of Marion and Jones had been in District 3. ■ Newly splitting Clarke County between Districts 3 and 4. It has been entirely in the 4th District. Redistricting moved into federal court after state legislators failed to agree on a new congressional map. Judges had to move fast, because the qualifying deadline for congressional candidates is Jan. 13, followed by March 13 primaries.

day for those wishing to remember or honor a special family member, friend or co-worker this holiday season. Sleeper and the program organizers wish to thank everyone in a the community who helped out by volunteering and making donations; Caterpillar for its generosity in taking the lead with a $10,000 donation at the

beginning of the campaign; and Grover Hardin and the folks at KimberlyClark for donating 1,100 rolls of heavy-duty paper products to go along with each Christmas basket. He also expressed gratitude to high school students from Corinth, Alcorn Central, Kossuth and Biggersville, and six college students from the area who dedicated time to making the program a success.

“The college students participated in the Christmas Basket program in past years when they were in high school, and they came back to help because they enjoyed working on the project so much,” said Sleeper. “We were glad to have them as well.” The project chairman also expressed gratitude for Kathryn Dilworth and the Crossroads Arena staff. “It is truly a community effort,” he said. “It took a

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day or a part of the day. Two of these — the Exxon and Shell stations on U.S. 72 — will be open throughout the holiday. “We are open 24 hours

a day — we never close,” said Kari Reddell, team leader at the Exxon on U.S. 72 West. Other stores, like the Sprint Mart by Wal-Mart, will be open limited hours. Sprint will be open today

from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. Although most restaurants are closed today, New China Buffet will be open today beginning at 11 a.m. The restaurant will be serving its Dinner Seafood Buffet all day.

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“This Christmas will be more memorable than others, because my mother will be home to celebrate with us,” writes Vicki. Last year was the first time in 53 years that Vicki’s mother was not able to be home to celebrate Christmas. The 80-year-old much loved mother fell and broke her leg and had to be in rehab in a nursing home facility for several months. “The day after Christmas, she was rushed to the hospital almost lifeless,” writes Vicki. “For two days, her heart rate was so low, it looked like we might lose her. By God’s grace, He pulled her through and we are looking forward to spending the holidays together.” For Vicki and other family members, this Christmas is a thankful one. “When we almost lose someone, we realize just how important that person is in our lives,” notes Vicki. “My mother has always loved Christmas, and I hope to make this one of her best holidays ever.” For Jenny Young of Corinth and her 9-year-

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“When we almost lose someone, we realize just how important that person is in our lives.” Vicki Mills Odle Kossuth old daughter Savannah, the two are having a howling good Christmas today. The mother-daughter recently brought home a little feist dog, whose owner had to go into a nursing home facility. The only other option for the dog was the animal shelter, writes Jenny. “We named her Jessie as we name all of our four-legged family members with ‘J’ names — Julie, Jada and Jake. We had Jessie for a few weeks

when very early one recent morning something strange woke us up,” notes Young. The two thought Jessie was dying in their bed, then realized the dog must have caught a couple of mice. Jenny didn’t want to share the gory details, but the scene before them was nothing like they had experienced before. “What a surprise when we looked closer and saw that Jessie had given birth to two tiny baby puppies,” writes Jenny. ”We didn’t even know she was expecting. What a great pair of Christmas presents we have received this year.” The profound words of 7-year-old Lane, Vicki being reunited with her mom and Jessie surprising Jenny and Savannah with the gift of two little pups — oh, the wonder of Christmas.

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lot of people, a lot of donation and a lot of time to put this together.” He said the project is the Rotary Club’s biggest service project of the year, a project the Rotarians look forward to each year. “Young, old and everybody in between really got into it and enjoyed the project. It’s a great blessing for our members and I look forward to it for many more years to come,” he said.

IUKA — Funeral services for Eula Faye Wadkins Martin, 78, are set for 1 p.m. Monday at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka with burial at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Martin, a homemaker, died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011, at North Mississippi Medical Center - Iuka. Survivors include one son, James Martin of Iuka; two daughters, Joanie Lambert (Charles) and Celisa Harwood (Marlon), both of Iuka; one brother, Larry Wadkins (Vernell) of Iuka; three sisters, Catherine Gentle of Tishomingo, Nona Rich (Billy) of Cherokee, Ala., and Lena Magaraci of Schaumburg, Ill.; four grandchildren, Mechele Drewry, Chris Lambert, Logan Comer and Kaylee Comer; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Bro. James Earl Martin; her parents, Pete and Emma Wadkins; six brothers, Woodrow, Clinton, Milford, Donald, Hershel and Talford Wadkins; two sisters, Celeste Tucker and Beatrice Harrell; and a granddaughter, Chastinie Nicole Comer. Bro. Jimmy Daniel will officiate the service. Visitation is today from 5 until 8 p.m.

Gennie Springer A memorial service for Gennie Mae Switcher Springer, 83, formerly of Corinth, is set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at McPeters Funeral Directors Chapel with burial at Corinth National Cemetery. Mrs. Springer died Thursday, Dec. 22, at Sanctuary Hospice in Tupelo. A resident of Saltillo, she was a former employee of the Alcorn School District at Kossuth School and was a Baptist. She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter Springer; a son, Jimmy Springer; her parents, Rudy and Effie Switcher; and six siblings. Survivors include a daughter, Judy Lansdell (Mike) of Saltillo; four grandchildren, Tina Springer, Johnny Springer (Jennifer), Jennifer Sheeks (Bryan) and Shannon Pumphrey (Scott); and four great-grandchildren. Visitation is Tuesday from 1 p.m. until service time. Memorial contributions may be made to Sanctuary Hospice House of Tupelo.

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could. The idea was to help them see that they were providing for their own families and not just feel like they were accepting a handout. That first Toy Store was open for 15 minutes before all the gifts were gone. “We realized we had come across a great idea,” said Caveness. Since that first day 15 years ago, the program has grown dramatically. This year more than 1,500 local children will find presents under their trees on this Christmas morning thanks to the generosity of the donors and volunteers who give to the Toy Store. Caveness said the Toy Store is his favorite time of the year as they meet these special families who are struggling through tough times and reach out to them with help and with the gospel of Christ. “It’s just a really touching time. It is the caring people of Corinth and the Christian body coming together as one to help those in need,” he said. This year saw an expansion of the donations to the program as nu-

“Our job is to serve and not judge and just to love people unconditionally.” Nan Green Volunteer coordinator, Toy Store program merous local businesses got involved by accepting donations at their locations. Caveness and other volunteers said they’re extremely grateful for that assistance. Terry Cartwright has volunteered with the program since the beginning. He recalled those early days and said it’s simply amazing to see how it’s grown. He spent most of the day recently visiting with those picking up gifts and helping some of them shop. He said it’s a huge part of his Christmas and he’s always blessed by the people and the appreciation they show for the help. “It will really touch your heart,” he said. Green said her favorite part of working with the program is spending time with the families. “I love being involved with the shoppers and getting to know them, talking about their chil-

dren,” she said. In her role as volunteer coordinator she helps train all those who work with the project and said one of the most important lessons she tries to convey is that they are there to serve because they have been blessed and they could just as easily someday find themselves in a difficult time and needing help. “This could be any one of us. Any of us might need to have help,” she said. She believes the greatest gift of the Toy Store is being able to show those who are going through tough times that Christ loves them and that there are people around who truly love them no matter what they’re going through. “On this particular day, our job is to serve and not judge and just to love people unconditionally. We all come together in love,” she said.

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Opinion

Reece Terry, publisher

Mark Boehler, editor

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Corinth, Miss.

Why we’re fighting a war on Christmas

Is Christmas a Christian holiday? Every year some fight to keep Christ in Christmas, and others fight to keep Christmas off public property. Christmas has become a season to fight the so-called war on Christmas. To the politically correct among us, Christmas is no longer just Christmas. HanuDanny kah is older than Christmas, Gardner and I don’t know anyone who’s against celebrating Hanukah. Columnist But we also have Kwanza and Festivus and something called a flying spaghetti monster. Frankly, I don’t know anyone who’s against celebrating any of these holidays either. Out of all the holidays, the only one that appears to attract opposition is Christmas. Why is that? A few people on the fringe don’t like Santa Claus and all the commercialization of Christmas, but they’re not the primary opponents of Christmas. Atheists oppose Christmas, particularly if any public entity appears to celebrate or support celebration of Christmas even with Santa songs. That’s understandable. Atheists are against so many things and for so few. Businesses are generally united in their support of Christmas even if they refuse to use “Christmas” in their holiday marketing. Retailers traditionally make between 25-to50-percent of their profits between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. Now that’s a reason to celebrate! Believers celebrate Christmas to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. No one knows when Jesus was born -- day, month, or year -- but some scholars speculate the Western Church set aside December 25th to commemorate Jesus’ birth in the fourth century. I don’t know whether anyone opposed celebrating Christmas back then. Why in the world would anyone oppose a group of believers celebrating the birth of the Savior of the world? And, why would they oppose the celebration so vociferously? How could they tolerate celebrations of other holidays while denouncing Christmas? How could they justify vilifying one holiday and not others? At the very heart of Christmas is the Bible’s claim Mary conceived a child with the Holy Spirit, and God took on a human body. Now, that’s a pretty fantastic claim! Why is Jesus’ birth fundamental to Christian faith? Well, there’s bad news and good news about that. The bad news: when Adam sinned in the garden, he condemned all humans to die. The good news: God sent His son to die in the place of all humans. Everybody knows God simply cannot die. And, all descendants of Adam have been condemned to die. So, we had to have a Savior not born of Adam’s line, and that’s where the Holy Spirit came in to produce Jesus Christ the Godman. Jesus had to have a human body in which to die as our substitute. That’s what this fuss over Christmas is all about! Those who oppose Christmas say that that couldn’t have happened. Those who commemorate Jesus’ birth give thanks to God for his indescribable gift to all mankind. Christmas is a Christian holiday filled with meaning, truth and grace for all believers. May you all enjoy the wonders of Christmas with your family and friends this year. (Daniel L. Gardner is a former Corinth resident who now lives in Starkville. He may be contacted at Daniel@DanLGardner.com, or visit his website at http://www.danlgardner.com.)

Prayer for today Thank you Lord, for the gift of Your love. May I be a shining example of that love to others. Amen.

A verse to share Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift! — 11 Corinthians 9:15

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2011: Old song becomes new again STARKVILLE — As this jagged edge of a year comes to a close, there is great temptation to suggest that Father Time not let the door hit him in the backside as he exits the stage and we nervously await the arrival of the 2012 New Year. Yet while this season of hope and optimism for the future is inarguably shadowed by the rather dire problems of the present, I hear the faint refrain of a song that’s literally as old as I am and I realize that the hope of the Christmas season is a light strong enough to drive back those shadows. We find ourselves as a nation struggling to find a little good news -- and our nation is not alone in that search. The global economy continues to sputter and misfire like a rusting engine. A 9.0-magnitude earthquake off Japan’s coast unleashed a tsunami that killed almost 20,000 instantly and set in motion the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl. The slow dawn of “Arab Spring” continues to cast a shadow across the Middle East as Israel nervously questions America’s resolve as an ally over the Palestin-

ian question. The U.S. military has officially left Iraq to a new and uncertain future, yet our soldiers re- Sid Salter main massed Columnist in Kuwait as a hedge against either Iranian aggression against Iraq or renewed sectarian violence. The deaths of Osama bin Laden, Moammar Gadhafi, and Kim Jong Ill took three of what former President George W. Bush used to call “evil doers” off the board -but in the cases of al Qaeda and North Korea, it appears there are others of like mind ready to take up their causes with equal fervor. Here at home, we confront a disgustingly gridlocked Congress, a president whose Kennedyesque speeches have not translated into Kennedyesque actions, and a people increasingly divided between the haves and the have-nots. That division plays out in “occupied” public parks, university green spaces, and other public venues between the self-proclaimed “99 percent” and the “1 per-

cent” they claim profit from their economic miseries. Over the course of the year, we saw a crazed gunman kill six and injure 18 while trying to murder an Arizona congresswoman -- and then the nation marveled at the miracle of her survival and evolving recovery. We mourned the death of a genius who created the modern tools of electronic commerce and at the same time isolated us even more behind electronic divides of our own creation in which texts are substituted for actual conversation and Facebook exchanges between iPads for a visit with a neighbor. Yet against that backdrop of woes and fears, I hear the lyrics of an old standard from the 1959 Broadway musical “The Nervous Set.” The musical was an examination of the Beat Generation set in the days after World War II and before Vietnam and focused on the fears, anger, apathy, and disillusionment of a young couple trying to make a traditional marriage work in a world that was seeing traditions crumble. One jazz standard bal-

lad remains from the play -- “The Ballad of the Sad Young Men” by Tommy Wolf and lyrics by Fran Landesman -- that’s been recorded countless times over the last half-century by singers like Shirley Bassey, Roberta Flack, Radka Toneff, and most recently, Boz Scaggs. The lyrics are as haunting today as it was in the year of my birth: “All the sad young men, singing in the cold. Trying to forget, that they’re growing old. “All the sad young men, choking on their youth. Trying to be brave, running from the truth. Autumn turns the leaves to gold, slowly dies the heart. Sad young men are growing old, that’s the cruelest part.” Yet through it all, through the common fears and disappointments we share, Christmas still comes. The problems change, the threats are new, but for believers, there remains a night of wonders and a morning of joys. Merry Christmas. (Sid Salter is a syndicated columnist. Contact him at 601-507-8004 or sidsalter@sidsalter.com.)

New Hampshire quick to divorce, not marry candidates BY MICHAEL BARONE LACONIA, N.H. — Three weeks out from the New Hampshire primary, and voters in the Granite State don’t seem to have settled firmly on a Republican presidential candidate. Or so one might conclude after interviewing voters in the Lakes region north of Concord in Laconia, which like the state as a whole voted for John McCain over Mitt Romney by a 37 percent to 32 percent in 2008, or nearby Meredith, where McCain did slightly better and Romney slightly worse. “Not interested” was the most common response, reflecting perhaps not indifference but an unwillingness to talk in the freezing air. A few declared forthrightly for Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich, who have been leading in polls here. One man was for Romney “till he made that $10,000 bet.” Former state Senate President and House Speaker Stewart Lamprey, who has voted in every Republican presidential primary since candidates’ names began appearing on the ballot in 1952, has forthrightly endorsed Jon Huntsman and gets applause at a Huntsman event in Meredith. But former legislator and

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Deputy Secretary of State Bob Ambrose, at the same event, has “not yet” decided, though “I kind of liked what I saw.” That seemed to be the case with most of the 100 people who on a bright sunny afternoon came out to see Huntsman at InterLakes High School. “I think I have decided on someone and then my mind gets changed,” says one man. It seems to be a pattern. Republicans may believe in traditional marriage, but they have been pretty quick to divorce a candidate. One thing that becomes clear after interviewing New Hampshire voters is that feelings about the choices in the primary are a lot weaker and more wispy than feelings about the general election. Partisan Democrats are ready with a refrain about how Barack Obama’s problems are all “Bush’s fault” and with predictions that he’ll solve them if -- they sound a bit defensive and worried here -- he gets a second term. Partisan Republicans are quick to express disgust with Obama and his policies, some in terms not suitable for a family newspaper, and to say that any of the Republicans (except maybe

Ron Paul) would be better. What you don’t hear much of is the detailed debate going on in conservative websites and blogs. You know, the stuff about who is conservative and who is moderate, who is backed by the Republican establishment and who is the outsider. Maybe that’s because every candidate has some claim to being conservative and almost all have taken stands on some matters that can be characterized as moderate or even liberal. And who exactly is this Republican establishment some radio talk show hosts complain about? The Ivy League apparat headquartered within a few blocks of Madison Avenue in New York that engineered the nominations of Wendell Willkie, Thomas Dewey and Dwight Eisenhower from 1940 to 1952 has been defunct for four decades. The one relative constant in New Hampshire is support for Mitt Romney, who has led in every poll here since April 2010. But that may just be because this is a Northern state. When you compare national polls with polls in states, you find that Romney opponents do best in the South, especially South Carolina, which is polled

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frequently because of its Jan. 21 primary. It follows that Romney tends to have support above the national average in the North, and few states are as far north as New Hampshire. The task before Republican primary voters and caucus-goers is to choose among a half a dozen or so candidates about whom they know relatively little. Those who are interested in these things are getting more information this cycle than previously from cable news debates, YouTube videos and the blogosphere. Those who are less engaged are getting less information than in previous cycles because of cutbacks in coverage by old media like the New Hampshire Union Leader and Manchester’s Channel 9. For them, the Republican candidates, or the alternatives to Romney, seem pretty much fungible. When one self-destructs, they pick another. Is this a good way to choose who might be the next president? No, it sounds worse (to paraphrase Winston Churchill on democracy) except for all those other ways that have been tried from time to time. But you go to vote with the nominating process you have. Merry Christmas.

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Local Schedule Tuesday, Dec. 27 Basketball AC Holiday Hoops High School (B) Hardin Co.-TCPS, 1 (G) TCPS-Holly Springs, 2:30 (B) Kossuth-Trezevant, 4 (G) AC-Trezevant, 5:30 (WXRZ) (B) AC-Corinth, 7 (WXRZ) Middle School (G) Corinth-Center Hill, 1 (B) Tish-Center Hill, 2:30 (G) Tish-Hardin Co., 4 (B) Holly Springs-Cordova, 5:30 (G) Kossuth-Franklin Co., 7 Baldwyn Rotary Classic (G) Biggersville-Baldwyn, 6 (B) Biggersville-Baldwyn, 7:30 Wednesday, Dec. 28 Basketball AC Holiday Hoops High School (B) Biggersville-Ripley, 11 a.m. (G) Kossuth-MAHS, 12:30 (B) TCPS-Kingsbury, 2 (G) Central-TCPS, 3:30 (B) Corinth-Trezevant. 5 (B) Central-Cordova, 6:30 Middle School (G) Hardin Co.-Center Hill, 11 a.m. (B) Hardin Co.-Center Hill, 12:30 (G) Corinth-Trezevant, 2 (B) Kossuth-Tish, 3:30 (G) Tish-Franklin Co., 5 McNairy Christmas Classic Thursday, Dec. 29 Basketball AC Holiday Hoops High School (B) Tish-TCPS, 11 a.m. (G) Tish-Trezevant, 12:30 (B) Central-Trezevant, 2 (G) Central-MAHS, 3:30 (B) Corinth-Cordova, 5 Middle School (G) Center Hill-Franklin Co., 11 a.m. (B) Center Hill-Kingsbury, 12:30 (G) Corinth-TCPS, 2 (B) Kossuth-Trezevant, 3:30 (G) Kossuth-Hardin Co., 5 Kiwanis Christmas Classic Northeast MS Community College (B) Houston-Water Valley, 2:30 (G) Houston-Holly Springs, 4 (G) Pine Grove-Nettleton, 5:30 (B) Olive Branch-Aberdeen, 7 (B) Pine Grove-Nettleton, 8:30 Booneville High School (B) Shannon-Ripley, 2:30 (G) Olive Branch-Ripley, 4 (G) Booneville-Water Valley, 5:30 (B) North Pontotoc-Holly Springs, 7 (B) Booneville-Bruce, 8:30 Baldwyn Rotary Classic (G) Biggersville-Saltillo, 3 (B) Biggersville-Saltillo, 4:30 McNairy Christmas Classic Friday, Dec. 30 Basketball Kiwanis Christmas Classic Northeast MS Community College (G) Olive Branch-South Pontotoc, 2:30 (B) Ripley-South Pontotoc, 4 (B) Olive Branch-Shannon, 5:30 (G) Ripley-Baldwyn, 7 (B) North Pontotoc-Mooreville, 8:30 Booneville High School (G) Nettleton-Calhoun City, 2:30 (B) Houston-Nettleton, 4 (B) Biggersville-Calhoun City, 5:30 (G) Booneville-Houston, 7 (B) Booneville-Aberdeen, 8:30 McNairy Christmas Classic

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All-Division 1-3A Kossuth dominates annual team BY H. LEE SMITH II lsmith@dailycorinthian.com

Kossuth ran roughshod through Division 1-3A during the 2011 season. That performance -- which included just its fourth league title and a school-record tying 12 wins -- paid off again at the annual meeting of division coaches. Kossuth took home three of the top four awards, had nine additional selections to the Super 22 teams and another seven tabbed Second Team following the program’s third perfect regular season since 1957. Tyler Pittman was named Most Valuable Player of the six-team league, starring both at fullback and linebacker. The senior had over 800 yards rushing and scored 10 touchdowns while amassing over 100 tackles. Pittman was also honored with a Second Team selection, as a fullback, to the Mississippi Association of Coaches Class 3A All-State Team. Quarterback Jay Vanderford was named Offensive MVP, accounting for over 1,700 yards of offense and 24 scores. The senior rushed for nearly 500 yards and 10 scores and added 1,200 and 24 through the air. First-year head coach Brian Kelly and his assistants were named Coaching Staff of the Year. The group became the first to lead the Aggies to multiple playoff wins -- beating M.S. Palmer and Mooreville -- before falling to Staff Photos by H. Lee Smith II

Kossuth’s Tyler Pittman (left) and Jay Vanderford teamed together to win two of the top individual awards in Division 1-3A.

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Aggies selected Super 22 Offense were (from left) Austin Emerson, Dillon Hughes, David Gibson and Joseph Holt. Not pictured is Heath Wood.

NE Basketball Tickets Northeast Mississippi Community College athletic officials have announced that season tickets for the upcoming 2011-12 Tigers and Lady Tigers basketball season are now on sale at the business office located in Estes Hall. Cost is $35 per season ticket or $60 for a pair. For information regarding the purchase of Northeast basketball season tickets, contact the Northeast Business Office at 662-7207251.

1st Pitch Banquet The New Site Royals Baseball team is pleased to announce Ole Miss Rebel head baseball coach Mike Bianco will be the featured speaker for its Third Annual 1st Pitch Banquet and Silent Auction, which is being held on Jan. 26 at 6:30 p.m. on the campus of New Site HS. Seating is limited to the first 150 tickets sold, and must be purchased in advance. Cost is $15.00, which includes the meal, access to the silent auction, and seating for the speaker’s presentation. For more information or to purchase a ticket, call 662-322-7389 or 662-728-5205.

Aggies selected Super 22 Defense were (from left) Devin Sowell, Chase Settlemires, Jordan Elam and Joseph Moreland.

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eventual Class 3A champion Charleston. Kossuth earned nine other spots on the Super 22 squads. Heath Wood (WR), David Gibson (TE), Dillon Hughes (OL), Joseph Holt (OL) and kicker Austin Emerson were among the offensive selections. Hughes also garnered a First Team selection on the MAC Class 3A All-State team. The defensive unit included linemen Jordan Elam and Chase Settlemires, linebacker Joseph Moreland and defensive back Devin Sowell. Seven Aggies were tabbed Second Team, including 1,000-yard rusher Zach Cooper. Linemen Chris Walker, Logan Hall and Will Roberson rounded out the four offensive selections. Second Team defenders were lineman Antonio Moore, linebacker Dylan Rider and punter Cade Armstrong. Cody Russ was the lone Alcorn Central representative as a Second Team special teams selection. Kossuth also had four honorable mentions -- Denzel Miller, Jacob Meeks, Blake Holley and Hunter Kelly. The Aggies other Division 1-3A titles came in 1985, 1998 and 1999. Kossuth was 5-7 in 2010.

Top Awards Coaching Staff of the Year: Kossuth MVP: Tyler Pittman, Sr., Kossuth MVP Offense: Jay Vanderford, Sr., Kossuth MVP Defense: Casey Farris, Sr., Booneville

Super 22 Offense QB -- Cody James, Jr., Ripley RB -- Isaac Bails, Sr., Ripley RB -- Xavier Rodgers, Sr., Booneville WR -- Heath Wood, Sr., Kossuth WR -- Shaq Prather, Sr., Booneville TE -- David Gibson, Sr., Kossuth OL -- Dillon Hughes, Jr., Kossuth OL -- Joseph Holt, Sr., Kossuth OL -- Ross Smith, Jr., Booneville OL -- Anthony Johnson, Sr., Ripley OL -- Tyler Wooten, Sr., Belmont PK -- Austin Emerson, Sr., Kossuth

Super 22 Defense DL -- Tyjae Jones, Jr., Holly Springs DL -- Chase Settlemires, Jr., Kossuth DL -- Jordan Elam, Jr., Kossuth DL -- Razean Prather, Sr., Ripley LB -- Joseph Moreland, Sr., Kossuth LB -- Shaquille Faulkner, Sr., Holly Springs LB -- Jordan Miller, Jr., Booneville LB -- Jordan Powell, Sr., Belmont DB -- Devin Sowell, Jr., Kossuth DB -- Tracy Billups, Sr., Booneville DB -- Eric Hardin, Sr., Holly Springs P -- Tyler White, Sr., Booneville Special Teams -- Mikael Garrett, Sr., Holly Springs

Second Team Offense QB -- Dylan Henley, Sr., Booneville RB -- Zach Cooper, Sr., Kossuth RB -- Tevin Jones, Jr., Holly Springs WR -- Chase Grissom, Sr., Ripley WR -- Dehendre Brown, Sr., Holly Springs TE -- Payton Clark, So., Ripley OL -- Chris Walker, Sr., Kossuth OL -- Logan Hall, Sr., Kossuth OL -- Will Roberson, Sr., Kossuth OL -- Monterio Hatch, Sr., Ripley OL -- Rusty Robbins, Jr., Ripley PK -- Adonis Dillard, Sr., Ripley

Second Team Defense DL -- Antonio Moore, Sr., Kossuth DL -- Keeton Hamilton, Jr., Ripley DL -- Jacob Hughes, Sr., Belmont DL -- Michael Bullock, Sr., Booneville LB -- Dylan Rider, Sr., Kossuth LB -- Josh Saylors, Jr., Booneville LB -- London Meeks, Sr., Holly Springs LB -- Chandler Higginbottom, Fr., Belmont DB -- Andrew Lambert, So., Booneville DB -- John Austin Moore, So., Ripley DB -- Collin Harris, Jr., Belmont P -- Cade Armstrong, Sr., Kossuth Special Teams -- Cody Russ, Sr., Alcorn Central

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Monday’s Games Colorado at Minnesota, 5 p.m. Washington at Buffalo, 6 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at N.Y. Rangers, 6 p.m. New Jersey at Carolina, 6 p.m. Dallas at St. Louis, 6:30 p.m. Detroit at Nashville, 7 p.m. Columbus at Chicago, 7:30 p.m. Edmonton at Vancouver, 9 p.m. Phoenix at Los Angeles, 9 p.m. Anaheim at San Jose, 9:30 p.m. NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

Monday’s Games Toronto at Cleveland, 6 p.m. Milwaukee at Charlotte, 6 p.m. Detroit at Indiana, 6 p.m. Houston at Orlando, 6 p.m. New Jersey at Washington, 6 p.m. Oklahoma City at Minnesota, 7 p.m. Denver at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Memphis at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m. New Orleans at Phoenix, 8 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Sacramento, 9 p.m. Philadelphia at Portland, 9 p.m. Chicago at Golden State, 9:30 p.m. College Bowl Glance All times subject to change Monday, Dec. 26 Independence Bowl At Shreveport, La. North Carolina (7-5) vs. Missouri (7-5), 4 p.m. (ESPN2)

Tuesday, Dec. 27 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl At Detroit Western Michigan (7-5) vs. Purdue (6-6), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN2) Belk Bowl At Charlotte, N.C. North Carolina State (7-5) vs. Louisville (75), 7 p.m. (ESPN) Wednesday, Dec. 28 Military Bowl At Washington Air Force (7-5) vs. Toledo (8-4), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Holiday Bowl At San Diego Texas (7-5) vs. California (7-5), 7 p.m. (ESPN) Thursday, Dec. 29 Champs Sports Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Florida State (8-4) vs. Notre Dame (8-4), 4:30 p.m. (ESPN) Alamo Bowl At San Antonio Baylor (9-3) vs. Washington (7-5), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Friday, Dec. 30 Armed Forces Bowl At Dallas Tulsa (8-4) vs. BYU (9-3), 11 a.m. (ESPN) Pinstripe Bowl At Bronx, N.Y. Rutgers (8-4) vs. Iowa State (6-6), 2:30 p.m. (ESPN) Music City Bowl At Nashville, Tenn. Mississippi State (6-6) vs. Wake Forest (66), 5:40 p.m. (ESPN) Insight Bowl At Tempe, Ariz. Oklahoma (9-3) vs. Iowa (7-5), 9 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday, Dec. 31 Meineke Car Care Bowl At Houston Texas A&M (6-6) vs. Northwestern (6-6), 11 a.m. (ESPN) Sun Bowl At El Paso, Texas Georgia Tech (8-4) vs. Utah (7-5), 1 p.m. (CBS) Liberty Bowl At Memphis, Tenn. Vanderbilt (6-6) vs. Cincinnati (9-3), 2:30 p.m. (ESPN) Fight Hunger Bowl At San Francisco UCLA (6-7) vs. Illinois (6-6), 2:30 p.m. (ESPN) Chick-fil-A Bowl At Atlanta Virginia (8-4) vs. Auburn (7-5), 6:30 p.m. (ESPN) Monday, Jan. 2 TicketCity Bowl At Dallas Penn State (9-3) vs. Houston (12-1), 11 a.m. (ESPNU) Capital One Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Nebraska (9-3) vs. South Carolina (10-2), noon. (ESPN) Outback Bowl At Tampa, Fla. Georgia (10-3) vs. Michigan State (10-3), noon. (ABC)

Fox Sports wins ruling in Dodgers bankruptcy case The Associated Press

DOVER, Del.— A U.S. District Judge in Delaware on Friday dealt a significant blow to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ plans to sell the media rights to future games, halting the sales process while he consider an appeal by Fox Sports. Judge Leonard Stark also said he likely will agree with Fox’s position that a bankruptcy judge who authorized the sale process erred when he determined that certain protections granted to Fox in its existing contract with the Dodgers were unenforceable in bankruptcy. “The court is also likely to conclude that the bankruptcy court opinion and/ or order are based on one or more clearly erroneous findings of fact,” wrote Stark, who said he would issue an opinion on Tuesday further explaining his reasons for granting Fox’s request for an emergency stay of the bankruptcy order. Attorneys for the Dodgers and the team’s creditors committee had

warned Stark at a hearing Thursday that issuing the stay could torpedo plans to sell both the team and the media rights by the April 30 deadline included in a settlement between the Dodgers and Major League Baseball. But Stark noted in his order that it is “undisputed” that the team itself will be sold by April 30, even with entry of the stay, and that the stay will not substantially injure the Dodgers or the creditors committee. “LAD has no comment other than that it will be reviewing the court’s opinion when issued on Tuesday,” a Dodgers spokeswoman wrote Friday in an email replying to a request for comment. Fox Sports spokesman Chris Bellitti also had little comment. “We’re letting the legal process play out,” he said. Lawyers for Major League Baseball and a spokesman for the league did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment. Stark is set to hear arguments on the merits of Fox’s appeal at a

Jan. 12 hearing, but Thursday’s hearing on whether to issue the emergency stay offered a prelude to next month’s arguments. Fox attorney Catherine Steege argued Thursday that U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Kevin Gross exceeded his authority in authorizing the media rights sale, saying Gross effectively rewrote the existing contract between Fox and the Dodgers. That contract gives Fox an exclusive 45-day period starting in October 2012 to try to negotiate a contract extension with the Dodgers. The contract also prohibits the Dodgers from talking to other potential buyers of the media rights before Nov. 30 of next year and gives Fox a limited right of first refusal on competing offers received after that date. But in his order, Gross said those “no-shop” provisions were unenforceable in bankruptcy, a finding that Stark indicated likely will not pass legal muster. The sales process approved by Gross also

moves up the exclusive negotiating period by about 10 months, giving Fox until Jan. 19 to strike a new deal with the Dodgers. Even if current Dodgers management reaches a new telecast rights agreement with Fox, that agreement still would be subject to approval by the successful bidder for the team, a condition Fox says decreases its leverage in negotiations. Stark said Fox had met its burden of showing that it would be irreparably harmed without the stay because the media rights sale process approved by Gross gives Fox a lesser chance of winning the right to televise Dodgers games after 2013 than it had before Gross entered his order. Stark also said the bankruptcy court order compels Fox to negotiate with the Dodgers without the full leverage that Fox contracted for, and that issuing the stay was in the public’s interest, particularly in seeing that contractual rights are enforced.

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Making the shot on bucks during the rut The white-tail mating season is the period when bucks become most vulnerable, and right now the peak of the rut should be occurring in most parts of the region. A hunter can ill afford to make a mistake when the moment of truth arrives, especially after investing so much money, time, energy and effort in trying to seal the deal on the big buck that has been so elusive thus far. You know what they say,� Better put him on the ground when you have the chance because you’re probably not going to see him again.� With that said, I would like to remind you of some things that could be of help in having a pleasant ending to a hunt instead of one in which you’re wishing you had done something differently. Reliving the vision of a big buck getting away over and over is not something that’s going to give you sweet dreams at night. Trust me. It’s more like a nightmare that never seems to go away. Buck fever is no doubt

the number one reason why lots of bucks get to walk another day. David E m o t i o n s a hunter Green of are known Outdoors to escalate when the sight of a heavy horned buck comes into view causing body parts to shake like jello and the brain to go into freeze mode like a frozen Popsicle. That is, if the hunter allows himself to get caught up in the moment. However, there is a simple process for winning the war of emotions for when a good buck comes walking your way. First, always take your eyes off the rack and focus solely on the deer’s body. Forget about trying to count points. Then, convince yourself to calm down, and then think about how you’ll feel if you blow this opportunity. Remember what I said about the nightmare never ending?

hold the gun on an opening the deer is about to move through if he’s comfortable with making the shot. But let me give you fair warning. The likelihood of wounding a deer is considerably greater when shooting at a fast moving target. Wounding an animal is even more sickening than letting it get away unscathed. I’ll be honest with you. I’m having a hard time putting this column together. You see, this morning I took a shot I thought I could make through an opening on a fast moving buck that I would consider a trophy just as much as one that met Boone & Crockett standards. It was a mostly white buck with a good set of horns. Not only did I let it get away, but I may have wounded it mortally. Hopefully I just grazed it good since all I found were clippings of white hair scattered down the hillside. Deer hunting has its highs and lows. We’re on top of the

A buck during the rut is liable to come sneaking through gingerly without making any noise while hanging close to cover, or he may be coming through on the trail of a hot doe at the pace of a race horse. The moment of truth comes in knowing when to take the shot. On outdoor shows, you’ll see hunters taking their sweet time deciding on whether to take a certain buck. For most of us around here that’s not feasible considering much of the landscape is rough with limited visibility. If hunting such a place and you see a good buck moving through somewhat thicker terrain, find an opening and take the first available clean shot. Wait, and all the buck has to do is take one step either way and he’ll be gone. In taking a buck that is moving through at a brisk pace, the hunter has two options. He can try to stop the buck by whistling or making a grunt sound with his mouth, or he can

“I’ll be honest with you. I’m having a hard time putting this column together. You see, this morning I took a shot I thought I could make through an opening on a fast moving buck that I would consider a trophy just as much as one that met Boone & Crockett standards. It was a mostly white buck with a good set of horns. Not only did I let it get away, but I may have wounded it mortally. Hopefully I just grazed it good since all I found were clippings of white hair scattered down the hillside.� world when we take an exceptional buck, and when one slips away, we’re humbled and brought back to earth. Think about the things I mentioned while out hunting and make a good clean shot if the opportunity presents itself so maybe your hunt will end more pleasant than what mine just did. Good hunting and Hap-

py Holidays to all! (Alcorn County resident David Green is an avid hunter and fisherman in the Crossroads area. His column appears Sunday on the Outdoors page. Anyone wishing to share their own unique outdoor story or have any news to report pertaining to the outdoors, David can be contacted at dgreen_outdoors@yahoo.com.)

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3 wise men are reborn on their final journey BY JIMMY REED Columnist

Three wise men, kings from the east, journeyed to a distant land, found Jesus’ birthplace in Bethlehem by following a star, and laid precious gifts at His feet. Their names were Melchior, Caspar and Balthazar. What prompted them to make such an arduous journey? In the Gospels, Matthew records they stopped along the way and asked, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed His star . . . and have come to pay Him homage.” Fearful his throne might be usurped, King Herod tried to deceive the strangers who were seeking this “king of the Jews.” He consulted them and said, “When you find Him, bring me word so that I may also go and pay Him homage.” In a dream, the magi were warned not to give Herod the information he so desperately sought. When he learned they followed a different route homeward, Herod sought to eliminate this perceived usurper by having all babies in Bethlehem killed. His evil plan was foiled -Joseph and Mary with the baby Jesus had escaped to Egypt. The divergent paths of the wise men to and from Bethlehem provide a clear message for those who joy in Jesus’ birth. The Son of God came to earth, took on human flesh and by His love and through terrible suffering on the cross, redeemed the sins of those who accept Him as Savior. Like the wise men, Christians’ mortal journey consists of two paths: the sinful one prior to accepting the King Incarnate -- a path to which they cannot return, and the path of discipleship -- spreading the

“good news” referred to by the angels upon Jesus’ birth. In “Journey Of the Magi,” poet T.S. Eliot delineates these two paths. He tells us the wise men were tempted to abandon the journey, to remain in their lives of sin: “There were times we regretted the summer palaces … the silken girls bringing sherbet.” Those they questioned along the way had no interest in the world-changing event the wise men described. When they stopped at an inn, the poem clearly references mankind’s sinful nature: “Six hands at an open door dicing for pieces of silver, and feet kicking the empty wine skins . . .” So, they continued following the star. When they arrived, the poem’s narrator describes their death as sinners and rebirth as followers of Jesus: “I had seen birth and death, but had thought they were different; this birth was hard and bitter agony for us, like death … our death.” By a different way, they returned to their kingdoms, but as told in the poem’s closing lines, they could not meld back into the sinful society from which they journeyed: “But no longer at ease here … with an alien people clutching their gods.” Eliot’s poem illustrates the real message of Christmas: It is deliverance from a hopeless previous existence, to a new life, united with the One born on Christmas … the beginning of the final journey. (Oxford resident Jimmy Reed, jimmycecilreedjr@ gmail.com, is a newspaper columnist, author and college teacher. His latest collection of short stories can be purchased at Square Books, 662-236-2262.)

Oranges, socks and Santa, oh my! BY BETH JACKS “An orange in the middle of winter? How exotic!” -- Carrie Lamont What did children get for Christmas before some smarty invented batteries? According to the stories told by my parents, booty back in the early part of the 20th century wasn’t much -- a set of dominos or jacks, a rubber ball, perhaps a baby doll, and almost always an orange and some nuts. Now, I truly love oranges and nuts, but I remember being completely unappreciative as a child when my stocking was filled with big fat oranges and pecans (in the shell). What was Santa thinking? I could go in the kitchen to get oranges and nuts. They took up way too much room in my skinny stocking -- room that should have been crammed with trinkets and sparkly things. But my parents (Santa’s helpers), partially from tradition and partially from admirable thrift, filled our stockings with oranges and nuts and that was that. We could like it or lump it. And, 60 years ago, not only were the contents of our stockings less than exciting, the stockings themselves were drab and uninviting. Each year we nailed Daddy’s black socks to the mantle and had long, shapeless stockings with barely room enough for all the citrus and pecans. But not today! Now we’ve got stockings of embroidered velvet and delicate cross-stitching, stockings (with batteries) that play Christmas ditties, hand-painted and monogrammed stockings, stockings for the dog and cat. You name it, there’s a stocking.

We pay big bucks for these fancy new stockings when Daddy’s socks worked well enough, and we didn’t have to pack them up after Christmas. We just emptied the oranges and nuts . . . and put the socks back in the dresser drawer with the Russell Stover chocolate candy he thought he was hiding under his Tshirts. Another holiday tradition, non-battery requiring, when I was a “growing girl” was a cuddly reading annually of Clement Moore’s “A Visit From St. Nicholas.” Only the Nativity Story is better at warming the heart. Clement Moore was an academic, a biblical scholar and the son of the Columbia University president. For Christmas 1822, he wrote “Twas the night before Christmas . . .” (“A Visit From St. Nicholas”) for his children, and the next year

his wife sent the poem to the Troy Sentinel in New York, which published it anonymously in 1823. Moore had refused to publish his Christmas poem, but ahhh, leave it to the little wifey to get things done. Scholars say “A Visit From St. Nicholas” was revolutionary, because for the first time St. Nick was depicted as a regular person who rewarded all children, rich and poor, with lots of fantastic toys. I suppose, however, Santa on occasion ran out of trinkets and sparkly things and had to resort to dragging a bag of oranges and nuts down the chimney. As a kid, I couldn’t think of another reason. But, probably like many of you, I get nostalgic for old-fashioned Christmases with beloved stories and simple gifts in Daddy’s socks.

I’m thinking I might fill bowls with popcorn and cranberries for stringing like I did in 1992 when I broke my ankle and couldn’t move around much. Except for the surgery, the anklebreaking experience wasn’t all bad. I sat in the den by the fire, listened to Christmas music, and yes, I did string popcorn and cranberries for the tree. Hey, maybe we could also roast pecans and squeeze oranges into divine ambrosia. Oranges and nuts -- yes! This year I’ve added them to my list. And you know what? We don’t even need batteries. Merry Christmas! (Beth Boswell Jacks is a freelance writer and newspaper columnist from Cleveland. Her grandparents and aunt and uncle are natives of Iuka. She can be contacted at: bethjacks@hotmail.com.)

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Community Events Holiday garbage schedule

Photo by Kim Jobe / Corinth School District

Is Santa’s beard real? Corinth Elementary School Pre-K Teacher Kerri Clemmer tugs on Santa’s beard to prove it’s real, thus proving Santa is real during a visit to her classroom. Santa visited the school on the last day of classes, appearing at an assembly program and then visiting the pre-K and Kindergarten classrooms. Santa was seen flying over Alcorn County in the early hours this morning.

■ Alcorn County has set its garbage collection schedule for the upcoming holiday week. The routes for Monday, Dec. 26 and Tuesday, Dec. 27, will both be collected on Tuesday, Dec. 27. For New Year’s, the Dec. 29 and 30 routes will both be collected on Dec. 29 and the Jan. 2 and 3 routes will both be collected on Jan. 3. ■ The Corinth Street Department’s holiday pickup schedule will be as follows: Monday, Dec. 26 garbage will be picked up Tuesday, Dec. 27; and Friday, Dec. 30 garbage will be picked up Thursday, Dec. 29 and Monday, Jan. 2 garbage will be picked up Tuesday, Jan. 3.

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Santa visits CES Santa Claus visited Corinth Elementary School for the last day of school. He made an appearance at the assembly where the Corinth Middle School Band played Christmas music and then St. Nick visited each pre-K and Kindergarten classroom. Here he is posing with kindergarten students in Meghan Unger’s classroom with teacher’s assistant Whitney Black.

Scott vs Franks issues return to court Associated Press

TUPELO — A Lee County judge is weighing issues related to an ongoing dispute related to an affair between the former local school superintendent and wife of an ex-lawmaker. The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reports that Circuit Judge Henry Lackey on Thursday heard arguments from three sides about three cases, but the focus was on former superintendent Mike Scott’s 2010 complaint that Jamie Franks tried to pressure him out of elected office to avoid an alienation of affection lawsuit. Scott admits an affair with Franks’ then-wife, Lisa, who worked with him at the school district. Scott lost his re-election bid in November. Scott’s attorney, Jim Waide, told Lackey that Scott’s alleged abuse at Jamie Franks’ hands offsets any monetary award due to Franks.

Scott claims he’s suffered damages from an alleged conspiracy between Franks, a former lawmaker and ex-chairman of the Mississippi Democratic Party, and others to embarrass him, interfere with his job and defame him. Also under the gun is the Lee County School Board, which Franks in-

sists is liable for knowing about the affair and approving taxpayer expenses for travel, accommodations and gifts, which he claims furthered the alienation of affection. The board’s insurance company argues that it isn’t obliged to cover Scott’s legal bills, although the board says it is.

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Registration dates for day/evening and distance learning classes for the 2012 spring semester at Northeast Mississippi Community College are set: Registration on the main campus in Booneville is Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 2-3 from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and at the Corinth campus, Monday, Jan. 2 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Day and evening classes will begin on Wednesday, Jan. 4. Distance learning classes commence on Monday, Jan. 17. Registration for day and evening classes will remain open until Wednesday, Jan. 11. Students may register for distance learning classes through Friday, Jan. 13. Northeast’s Bookstore located in the Haney Union will be open from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Jan. 3, 4, 5, 9

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Fireworks sale Greater Life United Pentecostal Church in Biggersville will be selling fireworks for New Year’s celebrations as a church fundraiser through New Year’s Eve. The church will be open each day and evening except for Wednesday evening during church services (78:30 p.m.). The church will be closed on Sunday, New Year’s Day. For more information, call 662-415-3220.

1:30 p.m. in the visitor center auditorium with a power-point presentation about the establishment of the park. Following the 30-minute program, the Hardin County Visitor and Convention Bureau will present a cake to the park for visitors to enjoy. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the park visitor center at 731-689-5696 or go to the park website at National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior.

Youth productions Auditions for Corinth Theatre-Arts’ two spring youth productions, “The Emperor’s New Clothes” and “The Fisherman and His Wife” will be Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 2-3 at 4 p.m. at Crossroads Playhouse on Fulton Drive in Corinth. No experience necessary. Call 287-2995 for information.

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Skipping the joys of 20th Century Study Club celebrates 85th anniversary Christmas never again Special to the Daily Corinthian

Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Bright

Nichole Justice and Jordan Bright were married on Dec. 23, 2011 at Hatchie Chapel Church in Walnut. The couple now resides in Walnut.

Guilt-free celebrations with alcoholfree sangria BY ROCCO DISPIRITO Associated Press

Like so many people, I use the start of the new year to assess my life and zero in on all the things I want to change. For 2012, I want to focus on being healthier, continue exercising, maintain a healthy weight, and spend more time with family and friends. And there’s no need to wait for Jan. 1 to get working on them. Granted, the onslaught of holiday parties -- and the many cocktails they offer -- can make that a challenge. But I’m a big believer that you can make sensible choices and still enjoy a party. That’s why I came up with this recipe for alcohol-free sangria, which is based on the popular Spanish fruit and wine punch. It’s darn delicious, and family and friends will knock you down to get second and third glasses. And at only 43 calories a glass -- downsized from the average 170 calories for traditional recipes — there’s nothing wrong with that.

New Year’s Resolution Sangria Start to finish: 15 minutes active, plus chilling Servings: 4 ■ 1 cup water ■ 3 bags pomegranate tea (such as Yogi) ■ 3 bags hibiscus and rosehip tea (such as Teekanne) ■ 6 packets stevia sweetener powder ■ 1 tablespoon agave nectar ■ 1 teaspoon aromatic bitters (such as Angostura) ■ 11⁄2 cups fresh cut up fruit (such as citrus, grapes, apples, berries and melon) 5 sprigs fresh mint 2 cups seltzer water In a small saucepan, bring the 1 cup of water to a simmer. Remove from the heat and add all 6 tea bags. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags, pressing them to extract as much liquid as possible. Stir in the stevia, agave and bitters. Add the fruit and 1 sprig of the mint. Cover and chill 4 to 24 hours. Fill 4 tumblers with a third of the way with ice, then divide the chilled tea between the glasses. Add 1⁄2 cup of seltzer water and 1 mint sprig to each cup. (Nutrition information per serving (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 43 calories; 0 g fat (0 percent calories from fat) (0 g saturated); 0 mg cholesterol; 10 g carbohydrate; 0 g protein; 1 g fiber; 2 mg sodium.)

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Corinth Mayor Tommy Irwin was the guest speaker at the 20th Century Study Club’s meeting on Oct. 18 at the home of Mrs. Clifford Kizer. He shared hopes for use of the old Wurlitzer property, expressed pride in the new justice complex, and congratulated the club for its 85 years of existence. Among past accomplishments of the club are the organization of the original garden club -- there are presently five in Corinth-Alcorn County -- and the provision of a restroom for ladies in the Alcorn County Courthouse. The 11 active members present and two former members, Virginia Kinsey and Lib Holified, shared memories of their favorite programs, projects and experiences in the club. Club president, Mrs. Gerald Cranford, who was welcomed back from a recent illness, made inspirational comments on the club’s theme: “Let us

20th Century Study Club president Dale Cranford welcomes Mayor Tommy Irwin to the 85th anniversary of the club. grow weary while doing good.” Gal. 6:9 Don Burgess, a friend, and Burgess’ granddaughter, Jennifer Bur-

gess, entertained the group with folk songs before delicious refreshments were served by Mrs. Kizer.

Holiday traditions make families unique BY JAN SWOOPE Traditions. They bind us together, knitting one generation to the next. Year after year — creating a bridge between past and present, between young and old. Our traditions make us unique to other families, especially at this time of year. Cathy Young, who is coordinator of information literacy at Mississippi University for Women’s Fant Memorial Library, wasn’t necessarily aware of starting one when her children, Emily and Graham, were very small. But now, after more than two decades, the family can’t imagine Christmas without it. Nativity scenes are not unusual, but the way the Youngs display theirs is. In the days before Dec. 25, the crèche is empty, except for animals that typically might have been stabled at the inn in Bethlehem. “Mary and Joseph are traveling all over the house — traveling, like they would have been on their journey,” explained Young, lifting the familiar Fontanini figurines she first collected while living in Alaska in the 1980s. “I would encourage the kids to move them from place to place every day, getting them closer and closer to the manger.” On Christmas Eve, Mary and Joseph are moved to the stable and, on Christmas morning, the Baby Jesus has arrived, placed there by Young during the wee hours. On a side table across the living room from the crèche, noble wise men stand with their patient camels. The shepherd boy and his sheep are on yet another tabletop, in front of Graham’s senior portrait. The shepherd, like the wise men, will make his way to the nativity. Young said, “The wise men and shepherd begin their ‘travels,’ and over the next few days, they arrive at the crèche. ... The kids loved doing this. Now in their 20s, Emily and Graham insist on keeping this tradition.”

Roots “Family traditions provide great value that lasts far beyond the moment,” said Dr. Suzanne Bean, community liaison at the Roger F. Wicker Center for Creative Learning at Mississippi University for Women. “Their value isn’t in

“The wise men and shepherd begin their ‘travels,’ and over the next few days, they arrive at the crèche. ... The kids loved doing this. Now in their 20s, Emily and Graham insist on keeping this tradition.” Cathy Young Coordinator of information literacy, Mississippi University, Women’s Fant Memorial Library completing the ritual; the value comes from what it provides for those who participate. Traditions give us a sense of identity,” said Bean, defining a tradition as anything transmitted or handed down from the past to the present. Throughout history and cultures, people have gravitated to customs or rituals. Families, communities, churches, colleges — any group may have them. “They provide stability during times of change, and activities observed year in and year out become a way for groups to build trust and security,” stated Bean, who invited MUW faculty and staff to share some of their families’ observances. Beliefs, experiences, practices, institutions, festivals, events, even recipes can all be traditions. Sometimes they’re as entertaining as one of the customs in April Barlow’s home. “In our family we have the 12 days of Christmas every year. On the 12 days up until Christmas Day, each family member takes a night and picks a Christmas movie for us to watch,” said Barlow, who works at the Center for Creative Learning with Bean. “We pop popcorn and watch as a family. My kids love this!”

Other cultures In his home, Dr. Ghanshyam Heda, MUW assistant professor of biology, tries to recreate the atmosphere of Diwali, the Festival of Lights in his native India. “I have lots of sweet memories of Diwali. At least a month before this holiday, we used to count days and anxiously awaited new clothes and gifts from our parents,” Heda shared. “Mothers and elderly women in our house were busy making delicious sweets, whereas men were busy in deco-

rating and cleaning the house. The day of Diwali is like a wedding day in every house,” he shared with Bean. Here, Heda’s family decorates inside with flowers and leaves. The dwelling’s exterior is decorated with lights. “On the day of Diwali after sunset, we have a special puja (worship and prayers) of goddess Laxmi, with lots of diyas (oil lamps). Everyone dresses like they are going to attend a wedding. ...We make sure that from dusk until dawn the next day, every single light in the house is on.” After the puja and a special dinner, family and guests celebrate with fireworks.

Continuity “So much in our lives these days is temporary,” Bean lamented. “Traditions provide something for every person to hold on to, to rely on.” And, of course, the Bean household has them, too. “When my first child was born, for her first Christmas I chose a special photo ornament and hung it on the tree,” she shared. “Every year since then, for both my children — Meriweather and Hudson, now in their late teens — I add an ornament with photos from that year. Some are handmade, some are silly, and some represent something very important to them during that year of their lives.” As with the Honsingers, tree decorating becomes a celebration, launching rich conversations and laughter. Bean smiles: “When the children start their own families and have their own trees, I plan to give the ornaments to them to use ... if I can give them up!” (Jan Swoope is staff writer for The Commercial Dispatch in Columbus.)

BY ALLYN EVANS I have a confession to make. In the last several years I have not fully participated in the merriments of Christmas. Like Luther Krank in “Christmas with the Kranks” (based on John Grisham’s “Skipping Christmas”), I did my very best to skip Christmas. It started with taking trips to other places on Christmas either snow skiing or to the beach. In my not recent past, we went from having a real tree to having what we called a Charlie Brown tree. It was not only fake, but had only wires and lights -- no branches or even twigs. Last year I helped Addy paint a tree that we proudly displayed in our front window because for some reason I couldn’t find the time to do more. My daughter took it like a pro. And even though we dumbed down our Christmas decorations, we still made it fun. This year we decided to do things differently. Though I can’t even tell you what prompted it, we decided to pull out all the stops, including all the decorations. And for the life of me, I don’t know why I have been running from my traditional celebrations of Christmas. What we have to remember is even Santa, trees and exchanging gifts offer something. When I realized during our merriment how much the evening spent decorating, listening to Christmas music, dancing and sharing Christmas memories meant to me, I regretted having skipped the last two years because I had too much on my to do list. I now have a different opinion about celebrating the holiday. While I might go on a vacation now, I am thinking I will simply plan for the trip to be before or immediately afterwards. I really don’t want to skip Christmas again. A few nights ago, my daughter and I shopped for presents. I helped her make Santa Claus brownies. When I mentioned needing to write

my column, Addy said, “Let’s watch the movie ‘Elf’ and then you can write about the lesson Will Ferrell’s character, Buddy, learned.” We ended the evening by watching the movie. Buddy the Elf is living in a world where everything he does is wrong. He can’t keep up with the toy quotas. He doesn’t fit the bed. He’s too tall and can’t seem to do anything that elves typically do well. So he goes off on the hero’s journey. Although he starts this journey with the purpose of helping Santa save Christmas, the real mission was finding acceptance, honesty and appreciation for all those different than ourselves. But there’s more. “Elf” is a movie about innocence, goodness and Christmas cheer. Another message for me was that skipping Christmas really is a bad idea. As I watched Buddy’s excitement about all that represents the merriment side of Christmas, I realized how much I have always enjoyed this time of year including all those moments with family and friends over the years. If you are having trouble getting in the spirit of the season, then Google “Elf” or other Christmas movie quotes to help. I’ll share a few to help you get there: ■ “The best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” ■ “We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns and syrup.” ■ “I passed through the seven levels of the Candy Cane forest, through the sea of swirly twirly gum drops, and then I walked through the Lincoln Tunnel.” Enjoy the holiday. Put on Christmas music. Lay out the plate of Christmas goodies. Sing loud for all to hear. Especially enjoy the people celebrating with you. (Allyn Evans is a staff writer at The Bolivar Commercial in Cleveland. She can be contacted at www.thealertparent.com.)

Fresh take on (tired) meatball appetizer BY ALISON LADMAN Associated Press

CRANBERRY CHIPOTLE MEATBALLS Start to finish: 30 minutes Makes 50 meatballs For the meatballs: ■ 1 tablespoon olive oil ■ 2 cloves garlic, minced ■ 1 medium yellow onion, diced ■ 1 pound lean ground beef ■ 1 pound lean ground pork ■ 2 teaspoons salt ■ 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper ■ 1 chipotle pepper (in adobo sauce), minced ■ 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from canned chipotles in adobo) ■ 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar ■ 2 eggs ■ 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs For the sauce: ■ 16-ounce can cranberry sauce ■ 12-ounce jar chili sauce ■ 3 tablespoons adobo sauce (from canned chipotles in adobo)

Heat the oven to 425 F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. In a medium skillet over medium-high, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic and onion and saute until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool. In a large bowl, mix together the cooked onion mixture, beef, pork, salt, black pepper, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, vinegar, eggs and breadcrumbs. Form the mixture into 1-inch balls. Arrange the balls on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, or until cooked through and browned. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the cranberry sauce, chili sauce and adobo sauce. Bring to a simmer. When the meatballs are done, transfer them to a shallow bowl or rimmed platter. Pour the sauce over the meatballs. Nutrition information per meatball (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 60 calories; 25 calories from fat (38 percent of total calories); 3 g fat (1 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 20 mg cholesterol; 6 g carbohydrate; 4 g protein; 0 g fiber; 280 mg sodium.

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Today in History Dec. 25, 0001 1st Christmas, according to calendar-maker Dionysus Exiguus Dec. 25, 0337 Earliest possible date that Christmas was celebrated on Dec 25th Dec. 25, 0352 1st definite date Christmas was celebrated on Dec 25th Dec. 25, 0390 Roman emperor Theodosius admits debt on mass murder in Thessalonica Dec. 25, 0498 French king Clovis baptises himself Dec. 25, 0597 England adopts Julian calendar Dec. 25, 0604 Battle at Etampes (Stampae): Burgundy beat Neustriers Dec. 25, 0795 Adrian I ends his reign as Catholic Pope Dec. 25, 0800 Pope Leo III crowns Charles the Great (Charlemagne), Roman emperor Dec. 25, 0875 Charles, the Bare, crowned emperor of Rome Dec. 25, 0967 John XIII crowned Otto II the Red German compassionate emperor Dec. 25, 0969 Johannes I Tzimisces, crowned emperor of Byzantium Dec. 25, 0979 Rotardus appointed as bishop of the kingdom Dec. 25, 0999 Heribertus becomes bishop of Cologne Dec. 25, 1046 Pope Clemens VI crowns Henry III RCGerman emperor Dec. 25, 1048 Parliament of Worms: Emperor Henry III names his cousin count Bruno van Egisheim/Dagsburg as Pope Leo IX Dec. 25, 1066 William the Conqueror, crowned king of England Dec. 25, 1100 Boudouin I of Boulogne crowned king of Jerusalem Dec. 25, 1101 Henry I of Limburg becomes duke of NethLutherans Dec. 25, 1121 Norbertus van Xanten finds order of the Norbertijnen Dec. 25, 1130 Anti-pope Anacletus II crowns Roger II the Norman, king of Sicily Dec. 25, 1223 St Francis of Assisi assembles 1st Nativity scene (Greccio, Italy) Dec. 25, 1492 Columbus’ ship Santa Maria docks at Dominican Republic Dec. 25, 1522 Turkish troops occupy Rhodos Dec. 25, 1582 Zealand/Brabant

adopts Gregorian calendar, yesterday was Dec 14th Dec. 25, 1613 Johan Sigismund of Brandenburg becomes protestant Dec. 25, 1621 Gov William Bradford of Plymouth forbids game playing on Christmas Dec. 25, 1640 Pierre de Fermat writes to Marin Mersenne about Fermat’s church thesis Dec. 25, 1641 Emperor Ferdinand III makes appointments with Sweden & France Dec. 25, 1651 Massachusetts General Court ordered a fine (five shillings) for “observing any such day as Christmas” Dec. 25, 1683 English Whig-leader duke of Monmouth flees to Holland Dec. 25, 1688 English king James II lands in Ambleteuse, France Dec. 25, 1688 Lord Delamere sides with King James II Dec. 25, 1717 Floods ravage Dutch coast provinces, 1000s killed Dec. 25, 1741 Astronomer Anders Celcius introduces Centigrade temperature scale Dec. 25, 1745 Prussia/Austria signs Treaty of Dresden Dec. 25, 1745 Treaty of Dresden gives much of Silesia to the Prussians Dec. 25, 1758 Halley’s comet 1st sighted by Johann Georg Palitzsch during return Dec. 25, 1760 Juptier Hammon, NY slave, publishes poetry in “An Evening Throught” Dec. 25, 1775 Pope Pius VI encyclical on the problems of the pontificate Dec. 25, 1776 Washington crosses Delaware & surprises & defeats 1,400 Hessians Dec. 25, 1818 1st known Christmas carol (”Silent Night, Holy Night”) sung (Austria) Dec. 25, 1818 Handel’s Messiah, US premieres in Boston Dec. 25, 1830 Hector Berlioz’s “Symphony Fantastic,” premieres Dec. 25, 1831 Louisiana & Arkansas are 1st states to observe Christmas as holiday Dec. 25, 1837 Battle of OkeechobeeUS forces defeat Seminole Indians Dec. 25, 1843 1st theatre matinee (Olympic Theatre, NYC) Dec. 25, 1848 New Haven Railroad opens

Attending the Miss.-La. Regional Leadership Conference from Northeast were (front row l-r): Advisor Andrea Mathis of Booneville, Ashley Cox of Booneville, Mallory Hurt of Ripley, Kaitlin Kendrick of Booneville, Dana Morton of Ripley, Julie Norvell of Iuka, Lindsey Taylor of Corinth, Erin Glissen of Kossuth and Katie Rolison of Kossuth, along with (back row l-r): Darrah Pharr of Tishomingo, Charlie Dean of Iuka, Payton Brown of Iuka, Taylor Dees of Booneville, Toby Brandon of Belmont, Ryan Volking of Booneville and advisor Ray Harris of Booneville.

Phi Theta Kappa officers attend regional conference Special to the Daily Corinthian

Officers from Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Iota Zeta Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society recently attended the Mississippi/ Louisiana Regional Leadership Conference at the University of Mississippi in Oxford. At the two-day conference, training fo-

cused on new officers for students assuming the duties of their respective offices. Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, now headquartered in Jackson, is the largest honor society in American higher education with 1,250 chapters on twoyear and community col-

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founding in 1918, with approximately 100,000 students inducted annually. Recognized by the American Association of Community Colleges, Phi Theta Kappa is the official honor society of two-year colleges. Northeast’s Iota Zeta chapter has been named a five-star chapter, the highest ranking attainable.

Proof of a mother’s love is found in simple treasures DEAR ABBY: After a long battle with cancer, my beloved mother died. After we got over the initial shock of Mom’s passing, we were looking through her room. It had always been ingrained in us not to snoop through Mom’s things, so there were some feelings of guilt when we did it. On her dresser was an old jewelry box one of us had given her for Christmas years ago. It was a ratty old thing covered in white vinyl, its embossed gold paint long gone. The latch was rusty, but we finally managed to get it open. There was no jewelry inside. Instead, nestled in the threadbare red velveteen, were the treasures of a lifetime of loving. There were the hospital bracelets each of us had worn as infants, a lock of my baby hair, the first Mother’s Day card ever given to her, an old school photo of me framed in popsicle sticks, a gift card written to her by my father before we were born along

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with other items that probably wouldn’t be worth 50 cents to anyone Abigail else. But they were Van Buren priceless to Dear Abby our mother. My sister and I were amazed. Our mom knew that love isn’t something you wait for or something that comes to you from elsewhere, but rather that it’s a behavior, a way of being in the world. Her personal treasures were evidence not of the love she’d received, but tokens of the love she had given. We decided to assemble a scrapbook of these treasures, to be kept for a year by each of us then passed along to the others as a Christmas gift each holiday. Please tell your readers that in the end, all that matters is the love you give. That is our mother’s legacy to us, and it will ultimately be her legacy to

her great-grandchildren. This Christmas, while missing our mother, we will smile through our tears, remembering how her face would be alight with love on Christmas morning at the sight of us opening the gifts she’d left under the tree. And isn’t that the greatest gift we could ask for? — GRATEFUL SON IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS DEAR GRATEFUL SON: Please accept my sympathy for the loss of your mother. She must have been a wonderful woman to have raised such a sensitive son. It’s obvious that she knew — and taught each of you — that the most important gift we can give each other isn’t one that’s tangible. The most important gift is love. DEAR ABBY: I’m a l3-year-old girl and my mom’s having a baby. No, I’m not an only child — I have two half-brothers and one soon-to-be stepbrother. My mom has been let down so many times in her life by so

many men. She has told me to wait to have sex until I’m married, and now this happens — and before they get married. Abby, I feel so disappointed in her. I don’t think my mom “gets” how let down by her I feel. How do I tell her? — CONFUSED IN CHICAGO DEAR CONFUSED: I suspect your mother already knows on some level what you’re thinking and that she didn’t set a good example. If you feel it’s necessary to vent, then tell her just the way you told me. You appear to be an intelligent young woman. So take this as an opportunity to learn from the pain you have seen her suffer from her poor choices. It will keep you from making the same mistakes you have seen her make, and it will serve you well — now and in the future. TO MY CHRISTIAN READERS: I wish each and every one of you a joyous and meaningful Christmas. Merry Christmas, everyone.

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Nun famous for kissing Elvis prays for miracle BY STEPHANIE REITZ

Tax-deductible donations to New Horizons may be sent to the Abbey of Regina Laudis, 73 Flanders Road, Bethlehem, Conn., 06751. The order also plans to soon offer online donation services through its website, www.http://www.abbeyofreginalaudis.com.

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BETHLEHEM, Conn. — In the little town of Bethlehem, a cloistered nun whose luminous blue eyes entranced Elvis Presley in his first on-screen movie kiss is praying for a Christmas miracle. Dolores Hart, who walked away from Hollywood stardom in 1963 to become a nun in rural Bethlehem, Conn., now finds herself back in the spotlight. But this time it’s all about serving the King of Kings, not smooching the King of Rock and Roll. The former brass factory that houses Mother Dolores and about 40 other nuns cloistered at the Abbey of Regina Laudis needs millions of dollars in renovations to meet fire and safety codes, add an elevator and make handicap accessibility upgrades. Like 73-year-old Mother Dolores, the order’s nuns have taken a vow of stability with the intent to live, work and die at the complex. The order was established in 1947 in Bethlehem, a small burg in Connecticut’s rolling western hills. Now, the historically self-supporting nuns have launched a fundraiser for the $4 million renovation project dubbed “New Horizons.” They don’t have much money, but they have Mother Dolores: a starlet-turned-supplicant whose unique story might lure the attention and

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Sister Angele Arbib moves a place setting Thursday inside the Abbey of Regina Laudis monastery in Bethlehem, Conn. donations of generations of movie fans, particularly those who adore all things Elvis. “This work may not be in my lifetime that it’s finished, but we’re sure trying,” Mother Dolores said of the upgrades, which are budgeted to run about $2 million for the fire code and accessibility compliance work and another $2 million for improvements to the housing and other facilities. They hope to break ground in January.

They’re not in imminent danger of needing to move out, but many of the older nuns can no longer navigate the narrow steps to the main building’s third floor and must live in another building. And without adequate fire escapes, the monastery has caught the eye of local inspectors, though they’ve worked closely with the nuns on the improvement plans and haven’t ordered them to close the building. For Mother Dolores,

Horoscopes by Holiday BY HOLIDAY MATHIS Creator’s Syndicate

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’re going to part with your money sooner or later, so you may as well have fun while you’re doing it. To be a little frivolous with your generosity makes you feel warm, and loved ones cozy right up to you. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You get fired up by politics and you want to share your opinions with everyone around you. There is an opportunity to put some of your ideas into action, so take advantage of it. Rally for your candidate. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Considering all the time and energy you’ve been dedicating to your work and home recently, it’s no surprise that you need to catch up on sleep. Your body will thank you for it. Tonight is perfect for discussing delicate matters. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’re tempted to reschedule a meeting or opt not to go to an event you have on the schedule. Whatever you decide, at least one person will take it personally. Strongly consider the feelings of others before you make a move. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Emotions are only as forceful as they are bottled up. Let it out. Deal with feelings, even if it means leaning on someone to help you through. Cancer will be especially compassionate. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It’s wonderful that you can take care of others, but do so only after you’ve cared for yourself. Carve out a few guilt-free selfish hours. There is a burst of inspiration to be derived from a Libra or Pisces. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Shopping to make yourself feel better? It works out just fine as long as you’re shopping for things you actually will use or perhaps give away as holiday gifts. Tonight you might be inspired to redefine your financial goals. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’re motivated to connect with many people in a light way, not getting too intimate with anyone in particular. However it’s important that you stay in one place long enough to get closure on one lingering problem.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Second-guessing yourself is a bad habit. Get back to the basics. Take stock of who you are, what you want and what you’re willing to do to get it. Your intuition becomes trustworthier as you act on it. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The work that’s required seems draining. Maybe you haven’t found what’s in it for you. Privately ask yourself that question -- the answer is energizing. It’s liberating to admit that you’re a human being with an ego. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Who knows why you sometimes mute your usual effervescence with unnecessary and mostly borrowed troubles? You’ll snap out of that worry habit today and in the process deem nearly all of your problems as trivial. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’re a giver, but choose your takers well. Your creativity and drive will flourish if you avoid unnecessary distractions. Tonight offers the chance to take part in a comfortable tradition. ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: “I am a Virgo, born Sept. 1, 1981. I began dating a Sagittarius (Dec. 21, 1979) who is Jewish (I am Christian). We dated for over a year when he ended it because of religious differences. We never fought and these differences were never mentioned or addressed. Do our signs and religious differences prevent us from getting back together?” This is a question that may extend beyond the scope of what I can tackle in this column. I believe that people of differing faiths who fall in love can make it work, albeit with effort, and find a way to honor both and meet in the middle. However, religion is influenced by more than sun signs, like our respective families, culture and personal beliefs. Some Sagittarians want a partner who shares their worldview while others revel in diversity. He may be of the mindset that the right relationship shares the same faith. There’s nothing wrong with this. This is a learning process for you both. Ask him what he sees himself willing and unwilling to compromise on regarding those beliefs and this will give you a better sense of whether this relationship has a future.

the monastery has been home since she was a 24-year-old actress in 1963 and walked away from Hollywood for a life of contemplation and prayer as a postulant. The abbey’s chapel, workshops, livestock pastures and other features are part of her soul now, and its wood-paneled monastery is the only home she’s known for 50 years. Its theater holds a special place in her heart, harkening to the former career that landed her on

talk shows, in magazines and twice as Elvis Presley’s co-star. Dolores Hart was a vivacious, quick-witted blond starlet when she charmed Hollywood in the 1950s and early 1960s. She shared a kiss with Presley in the 1957 Paramount film, “Loving You” — a modest liplock over which Mother Dolores still fields frequent questions about whether the King was a good kisser. “I don’t know why they

ask me. It’s right there on the screen to see; it’s right there for the looking,” she said Thursday. Hart acted in 10 movies alongside stars including Montgomery Clift, Myrna Loy, Connie Francis and Anthony Quinn. She said she was engaged to be married before joining God’s service and leaving the acting world behind. She broke off her engagement, though her fiance remained a close friend and was a frequent visitor and supporter of the abbey until his recent death. The nuns also received support and help over the years from Mother Dolores’ longtime friend and fellow actress Patricia Neal, who was buried at the abbey after her death in August 2010. Mother Dolores is still a voting member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, receiving copies of movies to watch in her small room — or cell, as they’re known in the order — to help select yearly Oscar winners.

Bullock coaxed into acting return by ‘Extremely Loud’ BY JAKE COYLE Associated Press

NEW YORK — Sandra Bullock wasn’t looking to return to acting when Stephen Daldry called about “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close.” Bullock’s last film, 2009’s “The Blind Side,” was the kind of career apogee of which most actresses dream, winning her a best actress Academy Award in what essentially amounted to a coronation of Bullock as America’s most beloved female movie star. But the accomplishment — which would normally be followed by a wave of projects to capitalize on the momentum — was soon marred by public scandal. Bullock’s husband, “Monster Garage” host Jesse James, was revealed to have been unfaithful. The fallout, which led to divorce, was covered relentlessly by the tabloids. Bullock still went ahead and adopted a baby boy. When Daldry, the director of “The Hours” and “The Reader,” approached her about “Extremely Loud,” Bullock wasn’t sure she would return to acting at all. “I was perfectly content to be permanently broken,” she says. Recognizing how that might sound in print, she smiles at the unintended hint of her personal turmoil, and adds “time-wise” to clarify the break as one from moviemaking. “I honestly didn’t think I was in a place where I wanted to work or wanted to step out of where I was,” she says. “I wasn’t prepared. But the opportunity was louder than my head.” The chance was to play a supporting but key role in Daldry’s adaptation of Jonathan Safran Foer’s novel. In it, Bullock plays the mother of an uncommonly bright, precocious child (Thomas Horn),

“I honestly didn’t think I was in a place where I wanted to work or wanted to step out of where I was. I wasn’t prepared. But the opportunity was louder than my head.” Sandra Bullock whose father (Tom Hanks) dies on Sept. 11. It’s a particularly wrenching story about grief and reconciliation. “What a great way to get back on the horse,” says Bullock, who was staying at a hotel 20 blocks from the World Trade Center on 9/11. “It was hard, but it was what it’s supposed to be.” It took some courting. Daldry visited Bullock at her house, and when he asked her what she might bring to the role, the actress was frank. “I said, ‘I haven’t the slightest idea,”’ she says. “I was like, ‘The well is deep. It’s your job to stop it or get it.”’ Bullock and Daldry have a charming, easy manner with each other, showering one another with compliments. Asked why he pursued her for the part, the British director quips, “She’s cheap as chips.” “I have watched just about everything you’ve ever made,” says Daldry. Bullock, whose self-deprecating humor is undimmed, doesn’t miss a beat: “I’m so sorry.” “I needed a partner in the project, somebody that would be a leading lady and look after me, look after herself, look after the character, look after the kid and look after the creation of the whole process,” says Daldry. “Sandy was literally like a partner on it for me. We would write and rewrite and focus down.” One of the film’s most striking and emotional scenes is a flashback

Bullock to Bullock’s character speaking on the phone with her husband, who is calling from atop one of the burning towers. “The thing that made it so poignant for me was that Tom Hanks showed up that day,” says Bullock. “He sat in a room not far from where I was and made that call every single time. Every time I pick up that phone, it was Tom Hanks on the other end of the line. My husband who is calling because he knows he’s going to die, giving me some gift, some joy, some jewel — something that he can leave me with so he knows I’m going to be OK.” If Bullock, 47, was hesitant to return to acting, she’s now appears fully back. She recently finished shooting another highly anticipated movie: Alfonso Cuaron’s “Gravity,” a space thriller costarring George Clooney.

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‘06 VOLKSWAGON NEW BEETLE

906 TRUCKS/VANS SUV’S

Put your automobile, truck, SUV, boat, tractor, motorcycle, RV & ATV here for $39.95 UNTIL SOLD! Here’s How It Works: Your ad will be composed 1 column wide and 2 inches deep. The ad will run each day in the Daily Corinthian until your vehicle sells. Ad must include photo, description, and price. You provide the photo. Certain restrictions apply. 1. No dealers. 2. Non-commercial only 3. Must pay in advance. No exceptions. 4. Single item only. 5. Categories included are auto, motorcycle, tractor. boat, RV and ATV 6. After every 30 DAYS, advertised price of listing needs to be reduced. 7. NO REFUNDS for any reason 8. NON-TRANSFERABLE. Call 287-6147 to place your ad!

170,000 mi., reg. cab, red & white (2-tone).

$2500 obo

662-423-8702

Put your automobile, truck, SUV, boat, tractor, motorcycle, RV, & ATV here for $39.95 UNTIL SOLD Call 287-6147 today!

908 910 910 RECREATIONAL MOTORCYCLES/ MOTORCYCLES/ VEHICLES ATV’S ATV’S

2004 KAWASAKI MULE

3010 Model #KAF650E, 1854 hrs., bench seat, tilt bed, 4 WD & windshield, well maintained. Great for farm or hunting. $6500.

731-212-9659 731-212-9661.

'97 HONDA GOLD WING, 1500 6 cylinder miles, 3003 Voyager kit. 662-287-8949

REDUCED

1980 HONDA 750-FRONT (TRI) 4-CYC. VOLKSWAGON

2009 YAMAHA 250YZF all original, almost new.

$2,800

MTR., GOOD TIRES,

$8500 OBO.

1979 CHEVY 1 TON DUMP TRUCK, $3500 J.C. HARRIS 700 TRENCHER,

$4000.

662-279-2123

Call 662-423-6872 or 662-660-3433

‘03 HARLEY DAVIDSON HERITAGE SOFTTAIL (ANNIVERSARY MODEL)

2006 YAMAHA FZI 3k miles, adult owned, corbin seat, selling due to health reasons, original owner.

2001 HONDA REBEL 250

$10,400

$5200 286-6103

REDUCED

exc. cond., dealership maintained.

662-462-7158 home or 731-607-6699 cell

2003 YAMAHA V-STAR CLASSIC looks & rides real good!

WITH EXTRAS, BLUE, LESS THAN 1500 MILES,

$1850

662-287-2659

For Sale:

1998 SOFTAIL,

39,000 MILES,

$8500

662-415-0084

$3000

‘04 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic 1500 8,900 miles, 45 m.p.g. Red & Black

$5,500 Call: 662-423-5257 after 5:00 pm

662-603-4786

2005 AIRSTREAM LAND YACHT

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

$75,000. 662-287-7734

Put your automobile, truck, SUV, boat, tractor, motorcycle, RV, & ATV here for $39.95 UNTIL SOLD Call 287-6147 today!

REDUCED

Put your automobile, truck, SUV, boat, tractor, motorcycle, RV, & ATV here for $39.95 UNTIL SOLD Call 287-6147 today!

Put your automobile, truck, SUV, boat, tractor, motorcycle, RV, & ATV here for $39.95 UNTIL SOLD Call 287-6147 today!

2007 Franklin pull camper, 36’, lots of space, 2 A/C units, 2 slide outs, 2 doors, shower & tub, 20’ awning, full kitchen, W&D, $13,000.

662-415-7063 662-415-8549

2007 HONDA REBEL,

250cc, just serviced, new front tire, red in color, 7,724 miles,

$2,100

662-664-3940

Put your automobile, truck, SUV, boat, tractor, motorcycle, RV, & ATV here for $39.95 UNTIL SOLD Call 287-6147 today! REDUCED

2000 Custom Harley Davidson Mtr. & Trans., New Tires, Must See

$10,500 $12,000

662-415-8623 or 287-8894

RAZOR 08 POLARIS

30” ITP Mud Lights, sound bars, 2600 miles.

$8000

662-808-2900

’04 HONDA SHADOW 750 $

3900

662-603-4407

REDUCED

2005 Kawasaki 4-wheeler 4 wheel drive, Brute force, v-twin, 650 cc, 260 hrs., $3550. 662-603-9014

Put your automobile, truck, SUV, boat, tractor, motorcycle, RV, & ATV here for $39.95 UNTIL SOLD Call 287-6147 today!

2003 Honda 300 EX 2007 black plastics & after market parts.

$2,500 462-5379 1995 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER 1200 Screaming Eagle exhaust, only 7K miles, like new,

$5,000

662-415-8135

Daily Corinthian • Sunday, December 25, 2011 • 7B

2011 Chevy Malibu LT

Goldmist, 29K, Chrome Wheels

16,950

$

2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Dark Red, 33K

18,950

$

1994 Chevy Impala SS

Black, One Owner, 60K Miles

11,950

$

2007 Nissan Maxima SE

Bronzemist, 52K, New Tires

15,950

$

2011 GMC Acadia SLT

2011 Chevy Impala LT

Silver Ice, 10K, Heated Seats, Second Row Buckets

White, 33K, Remote Start

2010 Chevy Impala LTZ

2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

34,950

$

White Leather, Loaded, 22K

17,950

$

2008 Dodge Avenger SXT Blue, 75K

11,950

$

2006 Chevy Trailblazer Ext. Charcoal, 106K, Sunroof

10,950

$

1-662-728-4462 1-800-286-9344

15,950

$

Red, 34K

17,950

$

2008 Ford Mustang Coupe Strawberry Red, 70K

13,950

$

2006 Buick Terraza CXL White, Leather, DVD

10,950

$

2010 Dodge Ram Quad Cab SLT Silver, 29K

18,950

$

2009 Dodge Journey SXT Charcoal, 37K

15,950

$

2007 Ford Edge SEL

Charcoal, Leather, 94K

14,950

$

2005 Chevy Tahoe LT 4WD Black, Sunroof, DVD, 94K

15,950

$

WE BUY CARS

1101 N. 2nd Street • Booneville, MS • www.courtesyautoms.com

2010 Chevy Silverado LT Crew Cab White, 32K

21,950

$

2009 Mazda 3I

Navy, 50K, New Tires, Great Gas Mileage

12,950

$

2007 Chevy Silverado Ext. Cab LT Red Fire, 66K

15,950

$

2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Silver, Super Nice

$

6,950

8B • Sunday, December 25, 2011 • Daily Corinthian

Merry Christmas Ricky, Kim &

The Staff at

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SALE! WWW.KINGKARS.NET

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