Thursday April 19,
2012
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Daily Corinthian Vol. 116, No. 95
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• Corinth, Mississippi • 16 pages • 1 section
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Corinth OKs $16.9 million treatment plant improvements BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
The Corinth Board of Aldermen on Tuesday accepted a construction bid for renovation and upgrade of the city’s wastewater treatment plant. Work is tentatively set to begin June 4. The low bidder is Max Foote Construction of Mandeville, La., at $16.944 million. An upgrade to the 25-year-old plant has been discussed for a number of years. An engineering study was commissioned in 2004, when the city was advised that the facility was nearing the end a normal treatment plant life span. Funding for the project will come from the state revolving fund loan program and a forthcoming sewer rate increase to be considered by the board. Specifics of the rate adjustment are yet to be determined. Jack Farmer of Cook Coggin Engineers said the plant’s capacity will increase from 4.7 million gallons to 6 million gallons daily. “All of these improvements will be done on the existing wastewater treatment facility site, part of which is on the north side of Harper Road and part of it is on the south side,” said Farmer. The city is required by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality to have the upgraded plant in operation in 2013. With a 600-day contract, construction is expected to take about 20 months. “With the city’s last permit renewal, the city was issued an order to relocate its discharge from Elam Creek, which is the creek that’s adjacent to the east side of the property, and to discharge into the Tuscumbia River, which is south of town,” said Farmer. “Part of the project that will accomplish that
Staff photos by Bobby J. Smith
Kids from Project Attention took visitors on tours of the Project Attention center, above. The center will soon celebrate 20 years of making a positive difference in the lives of local children. United Way President Reece Terry and Vice President Ellis Rhett are joined by KimberlyClark’s Michael Lee, Mildred Jarrett and Vince Overholt, right.
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United Way banquet honors those who give BY BOBBY J. SMITH bjsmith@dailycorinthian.com
The United Way of Corinth & Alcorn County held its 24th Annual United Way Thanks Banquet on Tuesday. The event was a chance for the non-profit charitable organization to honor businesses, organizations and individuals that help support the United Way’s efforts to improve the community. “Tonight’s meeting is about recognizing the many people and businesses that help make United Way of Corinth & Alcorn County a success,” said Reece
Terry, President of the local United Way. “Without the unselfish commitment of our contributors both large and small it would be impossible to fund the many agencies that help meet the needs in Corinth and Alcorn County.” Before the awards presentation portion of the banquet, three individuals stepped to the podium to express their thanks for the support given by United Way. Gail Stables discussed her experiences in 4-H Club — a United Way supported organization — and encouraged young people to get involved with 4-H or other
community groups. “There are many benefits to getting involved,” Stables said. “It provides so many opportunities for young people today.” Stables said her time in 4-H made her a better public speaker and emphasized the value of good public speaking skills in many careers. Her involvement also gave her the opportunity to travel extensively throughout the state and meet many people, some who became lifelong friends. “I am so thankful I had the
City wants tough zoning around elementary school BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider tighter zoning regulations for residential property near Corinth Elementary School. The board on Tuesday agreed to ask the planning commission to study zoning on Droke Road and make a recommendation to the Board of Aldermen. Mayor Tommy Irwin said residents who live between South Parkway and Clark Street have expressed concerns about the possibility of apartments being built in the area and would like to see the zoning changed. With the major investment made in the nearby Corinth Elementary School, he shares their concerns about protecting the
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Teacher academy assists Special Olympics BY BOBBY J. SMITH bjsmith@dailycorinthian.com
The Alcorn Career and Technology Center’s Teacher Academy students recently assisted the athletes who competed in the Mississippi Area 11 Special Olympics. Approximately 300 athletes competed in the event, held Friday, April 13, at the Pontotoc City Track and Field. Area 11 includes Pontotoc, Lee, Union, Prentiss, Alcorn, Tishomingo, Itawamba and Tippah counties. “We consider it a great honor to be asked to assist with the event,” said Alcorn Teacher Academy In-
structor Nan Nethery. The class’ involvement began when Alcorn County Special Education Coordinator Stephanie Clausel asked Nethery if she would consider letting her students help with the athletes. Nethery said she and her students didn’t know what to expect from the experience. They were told that each athlete would need one or two assistants. Each student would be assigned an athlete. The students would assist their respective athletes as the went from one event to another. They would also provide encourage-
ment and congratulations on a job well done. “The day turned out to be a true blessing for myself as well as the Teacher Academy students,” Nethery said. “This was an excellent opportunity for my students to explore a different avenue to the world of education.” In addition to their participation in the state Area 11 Special Olympics, the Teacher Academy students attended a meeting of the Alcorn School District Board of Directors, where they had the opportunity to meet
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Alcorn Teacher Academy students assisted at the Mississippi Area 11 Special Olympics in Pontotoc.
Index Stocks........7 Classified......14 Comics...... 12 Wisdom...... 11
Weather........5 Obituaries........ 3 Opinion........4 Sports........8
On this day in history 150 years ago During the night, USS Itasca and USS Pinola approach a massive chain that has been strung across the Mississippi River between Fort St. Phillip and Fort Jackson. The chain is broken and the route to New Orleans is open beyond the forts.
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