Daily Corinthian E-Edition 032012 by Daily Corinthian

Fun, kids rule at Tad’s Pizza Party — page 1C Moon still cutting hair after 55 years — page 1B

Today: 44-Page Special Edition Tuesday March 20,

Daily Corinthian

2012

50 cents

Vol. 166, No. 68

Breezy, warm Today

Tonight

• Corinth, Mississippi • 44 pages • 3 sections

Group to honor the late Buddy Bain BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

A local group wants to honor the late entertainer and radio and television personality Buddy Bain. Bill Strickland, accompanied

by members of the Glen Girls Club, addressed the Alcorn County Board of Supervisors Monday morning to seek their support for the Buddy Bain Jacinto Trail. It would stretch from Glen to Jacinto along

County Road 300 and Highways 367 and 356. Strickland said Buddy and Kay Bain have a legacy as “good humanitarians and good people for north Mississippi.” Kay Bain, who was Buddy Bain’s

wife, continues to perform locally. In addition to placing signs, the group wants to compile the Bain story and some history of the Glen area. A website would be possible.

Strickland is seeking a resolution of support from the board for the effort, which is in the early planning stages. In addition to signage and markers, Please see BAIN | 3A

Foundation offers 2 free CPR classes BY BOBBY J. SMITH bjsmith@dailycorinthian.com

There is no downside in learning how to respond to a cardiac emergency. That’s why the Magnolia Foundation at Magnolia Regional Health Center is sponsoring two free “Friends and Family CPR for the Community” classes on Saturday, March 24, at Crossroads Arena. “We think it is a need for the community for regular folks to learn basic CPR,” said Tracy Moore, Magnolia Foundation coordinator. “It’s not a certification course, but it teaches basic CPR.” The sessions will be held from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1 until 5 p.m. Attendance is limited to 40 in each class. To register, email Tracy Moore at tmoore@mrhc.org or call 293-7664. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a procedure

used in an effort to manually preserve brain function until other measures can be taken to restore blood circulation and breathing in a person in cardiac arrest. According to the American Heart Association, “Anyone can learn CPR — and everyone should!” More reasons to learn CPR from the American Heart Association: ■ Cardiac arrests can happen to anyone at anytime. ■ Nearly 383,000 out-ofhospital sudden cardiac arrests occur annually, and 88 percent of cardiac arrests occur at home. ■ Many victims appear healthy with no known heart disease or other risk factors. ■ The life you save with CPR is most likely to be a loved one, as four out of five cardiac arrests happen at home. Please see CPR | 14A

Drug charge leads to moonshine arrest BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

Cookin’ in the Crossroads

Staff photo by Steve Beavers

Karen Beth Martin, program director for the Corinth Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, shows off a ladle and oven mitt which will be included inside a bag of goodies for all entries in the upcoming fifth annual Crossroads Chili Cook-off. The event, set for Saturday, April 7, on the grounds of the Crossroads Museum, is still looking for local entries as the Local Favorites category has been added this year to encourage local participation. Cooks can make their chili ahead of time for that category. The cook-off committee is encouraging churches, school groups, civic clubs and businesses — especially restaurants — to get involved and enter in local favorites. For more information or to sign up as a volunteer, contact the tourism office at 662-287-8300. Chili cookers who want to register may also contact the tourism office or send an email to Steve Knight at sknight@xroadsfest.com. Interested chili cooks can also go to the Web site at www.xroadsfest.com.

Open Mic Night moves to later starting time BY BOBBY J. SMITH bjsmith@dailycorinthian.com

A downtown Corinth tradition will move to a new time slot this weekend. Starting Friday, the monthly Open Mic Night at KC’s Espresso will begin at 7 p.m. KC’s owner Melinda Billingsley said she adjusted the time to better fit the schedules of the young perform-

ers make up the majority of Open Mic Night’s participants. “Before, we started at 5:30 and they were always late. Then they told me that kids don’t get out till after 7:00,” Billingsley said. “So, we’ll change that.” For Open Mic Night, Billingsley and the KC’s staff shut the door facing FillPlease see MIC | 3A

Index Stocks...... 7A Classified....10B Comics......4B Wisdom....12A

Weather......5A Obituaries......3A Opinion......4A Sports......8A

IUKA — Tishomingo County authorities are taking the “shine” off illegal drug and alcohol activity. The Tishomingo County Sheriff’s Department arrested a trio of individuals for conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine. One of the three was also charged with possession of moonshine whiskey. David Gray, 45, of Burnsville, was found to have two jars of moonshine after being stopped in a 2000 Ford Explorer. Gray was also charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell, conspiracy to manufacture

methamphetamine, possession of cocaine, and possession of a firearm while in violation of the Uniform Controlled Substance Act. The North Mississippi Narcotics Unit also seized a firearm, $210 in currency and the truck in the arrest. The sheriff’s department has also charged a pair of Red Bay, Ala. men for methamphetamine activity. Graham Nelson, 21, of Red Bay, and Thomas Bates, 43, of Red Bay, were charged with conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine when surveillance showed the pair dumping methamphetamine Please see ARREST | 3A

Supervisors endorse Highway 9 project BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

The Board of Supervisors on Monday adopted a resolution encouraging state legislators to keep funding for a fourlane stretch of Mississippi Highway 9 on the table. Alliance President Gary Chandler said the four-lane stretch that would

connect U.S. Highway 78 to U.S. Highway 45 is vital to recruitment of Toyota suppliers for Alcorn, Tishomingo and Prentiss counties. Along with supervisors Lowell Hinton and Tim Mitchell, Chandler is attending a hearing in Jackson this morning on the issue. Please see PROJECT | 3A

On this day in history 150 years ago Gen. Don Carlos Buell’s Army of the Ohio sets out on an overland march from Nashville. The plan was to rendezvous with Grant’s army at Savannah and then the combined force would move on the strategic railroad crossing at Corinth.

2A • Tuesday, March 20, 2012 • Daily Corinthian

EBT

CARDS

HIGHWAY 72 EAST AT HARPER ROAD

Corinth, Ms.

We Accept MS, TN & AL Food Stams, EBT Cards & Welcome Food Stamp Shoppers

PHONE # 665-0376 STORE HOURS

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CORRECT TYPOGRAPHICAL OR PICTORIAL ERRORS.

OPEN 8:AM TILL 8:PM MONDAY-SATURDAY SUNDAY 10:AM TILL 8:PM

QUANTITY RIGHTS RESERVED. NONE SOLD TO DEALERS.

This ad is good March 21th - 27th 2012.

Meat

Oscar Mayer

Stuffed Boneless

Bryan

Pork Chops

Bologna

$ 59

Lunchables

2/$

Many Varieties With drinks or fruit

Stuffed Boneless

Chicken Breast

Certiﬁed Angus Beef U.S.D.A. Choice

Boneless Shoulder Roast

Bryan

lb.

Lunchmeats

$ 49

Roll Sausage

$ 99 Produce

lb.

Fresh Large

Pineapples

$ 99

12 oz.

Bryan

$ 99 $ 49

$ 99

Pork Chops

Cantaloupes

$ 59

Chicken Breast Kabobs

Fresh Lean Tender Center-Cut

Meat Weiners

Boneless

lb.

16 oz. can

lb.

California

Eastern Red or Gold

Oranges

Apples

$ 99

12 oz.

Bryan

lb.

$ 99

2 $ 49 2 lb.

12 oz.

2/$

4 lb. bag

3 lb. bag

5 FE 3 Color &

Cauliﬂower

$ 99

Yellow Squash

$ 29

1 Grocery

lb.

Hunt’s

Activia

Kraft

Ice Cream

Handi Snacks

Gallon Bucket

½ liter btl, 24 count

24 oz. btl

Old Fashioned Frozen Yogurt or

K Cup

Coffee

$ 99

All Flavors

4 ct pk

10 ct. Starbucks Veranda, French Roast or House Blend

Vanilla, Chocolate, Butterscotch, Chips Ahoy

Kellogg’s

Pizza

Rice Krispies, Apple Jacks, Pops, Froot Loops

2/$

$ 19

Duncan Hines Layer

99¢

8.7 – 9.2 oz box

$ 77

18.25 oz.

All Flavors

19.7-20 oz box

Lay’s

Armour

Potato Chips

Chili with Beans

2/$

$ 19

10.5 oz.

Vienna Sausage

4/$

2 liter btl

Aquaﬁna

Water

$ 99

5 oz. can

½ li btl 24 btl case

Del Monte

Kraft Dressings

8 oz.

14.5-15 oz can

Del Monte

Green Beans

15 oz. can

$ 79 Whole Kernel or Cream Style

14.5-15 oz can

Maxwell House

Wisk Laundry Detergent

Coffee

$ 99

34.5 oz can

8.3 lb. bag

Alpo Come & Get It

Liquid

50 oz. btl

Charcoal

Pinto Beans

Piggly Wiggly

Golden Corn

Luck’s

Mt. Dew, Sierra Mist, Pepsi Max, Diet Pepsi or PEPSI-COLA

12 oz btl 8 pk

2/$

Pourable

12 oz cans 24 can pack

Kettle Chips 8.5 oz.

3/$

15 oz can

Bryan

Mt. Dew, Sierra Mist, Pepsi Max, Diet Pepsi or PEPSI-COLA

Lay’s

2/$

$ 99

Frosted Flakes, Apple Jacks, Pops, Froot Loops

2/$

16 oz can

Kellogg’s

Cake Mix

Duncan Hines Ready to Spread

Frosting

Tony’s

12.64-14.34 oz.

Piggly Wiggly

$ 99

4 ct. pk

$ 29 Water

Ketchup

$ 99

Old Fashion Slaw

#1 Baby Carrots

Dog Food Cut or French Style

$ 69

16 lb bag

Purina

Cat Chow

$ Original or Master Blend

1399

16 lb bag

Pets

Local

3A • Daily Corinthian

BAIN: Group looking at possibly

Deaths

acquiring some memorabilia CONTINUED FROM 1A

the trail might include a museum at Buddy Bain’s old home place in the future. The group is looking at possibly acquiring some memorabilia. Strickland hopes to get the request before the Mississippi Legislature during the current session. He asked supervisors to consider acting on the resolution within a month. “We think there’s a pretty good groundswell for this,” he said. In other business: ■ Supervisors appointed Rosemary Fisher to the Northeast Regional Library Commission and accepted the resignation of William Bell from the airport board. ■ Solid Waste Enforcement Officer Ricky Gibens reported on the progress of cleanup at about six

sites in the county, including several tire dumps. A couple of sites have been cleaned up while legal action is pending on others. ■ The board adopted a resolution requesting assistance from the Tombigbee River Valley Water Management District in the repair of a bridge on Chambers Creek. Supervisor Lowell Hinton said the situation could affect Kendrick Road if not fixed. ■ Tax Assessor Kenneth Brawner notified the board his office will open Saturday, March 31, from 8 a.m. until noon for the filing of homestead exemption applications. It will be the final day to file this year. ■ The board agreed to observe a holiday on Good Friday, April 6, rather than Confederate Memorial Day on April 30.

PROJECT: Highway would cut drive times by 15 to 20 minutes CONTINUED FROM 1A

The board unanimously adopted the resolution, which encourages the Mississippi Senate to reject any corresponding bill associated with House Bill 791 passed by the Mississippi House on Thursday. “Essentially, House Bill 791 takes away funding for the Highway 9 north project that connects Highway 78 — future I-22 — to U.S. Highway 45 in Baldwyn,” Chandler told the board. The four-laned highway would “cut off our drive times probably 15 to 20 minutes, making it easier for us to market our sites and buildings to Toyota suppliers,” he said. Chandler told the board

that some landowners along the route are opposed to the proposed four-lane highway bisecting their property. The economic developer said $40 million had previously been allocated for the project. “What we want to do,” said Chandler, “is say, ‘Let’s keep the $40 million on the table and let’s look at alternative routes. I understand that alternative routes are going to take more time, but we would rather it take time and have an alternative route versus not have a road at all.” He said drive time is an important part of the equation for Toyota suppliers, and “anything we can do to shave minutes off that drive time helps our cause.”

ARREST: Red Bay police assists Tishomingo Sheriff’s Department CONTINUED FROM 1A

waste in the southern part of the county. The Tishomingo County Sheriff’s Department

was assisted in the case by the Red Bay Police Department. Additional arrests are expected in future of the case.

408 ConstitutionDrive Drive Constitution Iuka, MS 38852 Beside Hut Next to Pizza Pizza Hut 601-990-8836

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

David Randle Burress

GLEN — David Randle Burress, 51, died Saturday, March 17, 2012, at his residence. A private service was held for Mr. Burress. Born Jan. 30, 1961, he was a truck driver and member of Tate Baptist Church. He was awarded the Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon and Sharpshooter Medal (Rifle). He was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Bobby Burress. Survivors include his wife, Sarah Burress of Glen; his mother, Ouida Burress of Corinth; and three sisters, Vicki Roach (Glenn) of Corinth, Cindy Leatherwood of Corinth, and Judy Strickland (Kenny) of Brandon. Memorials can be made to the Veterans Transportation Fund, c/o Alcorn County Veteran’s Service Center, P.O. Box 158, Corinth, Ms. 38835.

Viola V. Cox

Funeral services for Viola V. Cox, 86, of Corinth, were held Monday, March 19 at Souls Harbour Apostolic Church with burial in County Line Cemetery. Mrs. Cox died Saturday, March 17, 2012, at Mississippi Care Center. Born Dec. 25, 1925, she was a waitress and member of Jesus Name Community Apostolic Church. She was preceded in death by her

husband, James Cox, her parents, Johnny Y. Bennett and Roxie Wilbanks Bennett; four brothers, Roy Bennett and wife Sybel, James Bennett and wife Mary, R.J. Bennett and wife Billie, and Willie Bennett; and three sisters, Wilma Wilbanks and husband Richmon, Onie Alzereze and husband Al, and Ethel Alzelfagharie and husband Ali. Survivors include a sister, Morine Crum and husband Freid of Walnut; a sister-in-law, Edna Bennett of Walnut; and a host of nieces and nephews. Bro. Gary Porterfield and Bro. Jessie Curtrer officiated. Corinthian Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

James Ross Pittman

MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. — James Ross Pittman, 95, went home to be with the Lord on March 17, 2012. Visitation will be today from 2-3 p.m. at Colbert Memorial Chapel, with funeral services beginning at 3 p.m. in the chapel. Burial will follow at Colbert Memorial Gardens. Bro. Brady Cooper and Dr. Pittman Tom Whatley will officiate. Mr. Pittman was preceded in death by his son, James Randy Pittman; a son-in-law, Dr. Glenn

Bill Rencher, Jr.

MIC: Musicians to take stage CONTINUED FROM 1A

more Street and set up the PA system up front so that performers will have plenty of room and customers will still be able to access the service counter. Customers and performers enter through the side-door facing Waldron Street. Performers at the events are talented musicians who represent all walks of life and all genres of music, Billingsley said. Usually around 10 performers divide up the night’s stage time, each playing 15- to 20-minute sets during most Open Mic Nights. Billingsley said she hopes the monthly event will offer a “safe alternative” for area young people, where they can come together and enjoy music and friendship in an environment free

from drugs and alcohol. And it’s not just for the kids, she emphasized. “It’s for kids and adults — but mostly it’s the kids that take advantage,” Billingsley said. The coffeehouse owner also emphasized that the event is open to everyone, not just the musically inclined. “You don’t need to be a musician or a singer to come,” she said. “Just come hang out.” KC’s Espresso has been a staple of downtown Corinth since Dec. 15, 2003. The coffeehouse was named “Best Cafe or Coffee Shop” by “Mississippi” magazine. It is located in a wellpreserved downtown structure which housed a bank in the early 20th century and a pharmacy for many years after. For more information visit www.kcsespresso. com or call 287-5360.

Open Mon - Sat 9 am to 6 pm

Save up to 90% off MSRP

Liquidation from Macy’s, Walmart, Meijer, Publix, Liquidation from Macy’s, Walmart, Meijer, Gander Mountain, Amazon, CVS, Home Depot, & Gander Mountain, Amazon & CVSFingerhut • Apparels for men & women • Health & Beauty • Perfumes • Toys Shoes, Rides for Kids• Electronics & Clothes • Housewares •• Small appliances • Purses Health & Beauty • Small appliances • Furnitures • Groceries •• Beddings Perfumes & comforters • Purses • Rods & Reels Toys • Groceries • Pet Products •• Fishing equipment • Jewelries Electronics OTC medicine • Bedding & More !!! • Furnitures • •OTC medicine & •more

Healthcare for ages! all ages! Healthcare for all

“Caring for you; body, mind & spirit”

QuickWay

You have a choice who you select as your physical therapist

March is National Kidney Month

CASH ADVANCES Car Title • Personal Check

Say “Goodbye” to Painful, Numb Feet!

P.O. Box 1800 Corinth, MS 38835

t 1FEJBUSJD "EPMFTDFOU $BSF t 8PNFO T )FBMUI $BSF t "EVMU 4FOJPS )FBMUI $BSF t %JTFBTF 4DSFFOJOH 1SFWFOUJPO t %JBCFUFT #MPPE 1SFTTVSF .BOBHFNFOU

1509 Highway 72 East • Corinth, MS 38835 662-665-7970 • bfinsure@gmail.com

DID YOU KNOW...

1708 Shiloh Road • Corinth, MS

TRANSFORMERS: THE4:25 MOON 3-D) (PG13) 21 JUMPDARK STREETOF(R) 7:15(non No pass 12:00, 12:50, 3:20, 4:10, 6:50, 7:30, 10:05 JOHN CARTER (NON 3-D) (PG13) 4:15 7:10 No pass THE GREEN LANTERN (non 3D) (PG13) - 10:00 SILENT HOUSE (R) 5:10 7:20 No pass BAD TEACHER (R) - 1:20, 4:20, 7:35, 9:40 A THOUSAND No pass MR. POPPER’S WORDS PENGUINS(PG13) (PG) - 4:25 12:20,7:302:40, 4:55 DR.HORRIBLE SEUSS’ THE LORAX 4:009:45 7:00 BOSSES (R)(NON - 1:25,3-D) 4:30,(PG)7:25, (R) 4:402:30, 7:354:50, 7:20, 9:40 LARRY CROWNEPROJECT (PG13) -X12:10, ACT OF8VALOR 4:209:50 7:20 SUPER (PG13)(R)- 7:20, THIS MEANS (PG13) ZOOKEEPER (PG)WAR - 1:10, 4:15, 4:30 7:00,7:25 9:20 CARS 2 (nonJOURNEY 3-D) (G) - 212:15, (NON1:00, 3-D)3:00, (PG)4:00, 4:106:45, 7:057:20, 9:15 VOW 4:20 7:15 MONTETHE CARLO (PG)(PG13) - 1:05, 4:05, 7:05, 9:30

Stop it in it’s tracks.

Floyd Insurance Services, LLC

Weaccept acceptall allmajor majorcredit creditcards cards --We Wewill willaccept acceptEBT EBTcards cardssoon!!! soon!!! We

662-284-4656

All Stadium Seating Birthday Parties Online Tickets Tuesday, March 20 - Thursday, March 22

SPRING FEVER? Most Insurance Accepted including Magnolia MS-CAN

We have your insurance needs covered, for this generation and the next. Come meet with us for your insurance needs. • Life/Final Expenses • Accident • Group & • Medicare Supplements Individual Health • Annuities/IRA’s • Cancer (3yrs 2%, 5yrs 3.05%, • Disability Income 7yrs 3.29%)

New This Week,

Alcorn Rehab Services, Inc.

and wife Christina, Jessica Hamilton and Michael Hamilton; a great granddaughter, Rileigh Marlow; two brothers, Harold Rencher and wife Sheila of Corinth, and Larry Rencher and wife Myra of Corinth; two sisters, Teresa South and husband Randy, and Regina Rickman of Corinth; and several nieces and nephews. Rev. Philip Caples will officiate. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home.

We offer quality medical care, preventive screenings and wellness programs from a caring staff, all in one convenient location.

9 am to 6 pm

We make house calls. Transportation available. PT does not have to be pain and torture. Physical Therapy - the way it was meant to be at

Funeral services for William Perry “Bill” Rencher, Jr., 65, of Corinth, are set for 2 p.m. today at Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel of Memories with Military Honors. Burial will be in Shady Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery. Mr. Rencher died Thursday, March 15, 2012, at his residence. Born Dec. 14, 1946, he was an U.S. Army Veteran era who served during the Vietnam War and was a retired insurance salesman. He was a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Perry Rencher and Maxine Jobe Rencher. Survivors include a daughter, Melissa Ann Cook and husband Kent of Atwood, Tn.; three grandchildren, Kyle Lee Hamilton

Discuss your insurance needs with someone with 36 years experience

Open Mon - Sat

APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE

Weekley; his parents, Tom and Beulah Pittman; three brothers, Garvin, Lester and Earnest Pittman; and two sisters, Vera Wilbanks and Cordia Phillips. Survivors include his wife of 65 wonderful years, Ernestine Pittman; a son, Billy Gene Pittman (Mimi); three daughters, Cathy Weekley, Linda Pittman and Ann McCorkle (Tommy); a brother, Thomas Hillie Pittman (Sarah); a sister, Maxine Potts (Dayton); 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a host of loving nieces and nephews. Grandsons and nephews will serve as pallbearers. Mr. Pittman was an ordained deacon and a member of Woodward Avenue Baptist Church. He retired from Alabama Tennessee Natural Gas Company. Mr. Pittman was a proud veteran of WWII, serving in the Army from 19421945, with tours in Europe and Africa. Special thanks to Hospice of Tennessee Valley staff and to April Daniel for the care given to our dear loved one. Memorial may be made to Missions at Woodward Avenue Baptist Church. You may sign our online guest book at HYPERLINK http://www. colbertmemorial.com www.colbertmemorial.com Colbert Memorial Chapel of the Shoals is in charge of arrangements.

Up to $1,000 on Title Advances Up to $410 on Check Advances

$450 Monthly Cash Drawings! Iuka 423-6600

Home Delivery 1 year - - - - - - - $139.80 6 months - - - - - - $71.40 3 months - - - - - - $35.85

Corinth C Co rinth 286-2274

Mail Rates 1 year - - - - - - - -$195.00 6 months - - - - - - $98.70 $97.50 3 months - - - - - - $49.35 $48.75

Booneville Boonev eviille il 728-3070

Are you at risk for Chronic Kidney Disease? Ask one of our pharmacists about any concerns you have regarding this disease.

James Bennett Apothecary 2409 Shiloh Rd., Corinth, MS 286-6914

To start your home delivered subscription: Call 287-6111 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. For your convenience try our ofﬁce pay plans.

Miss your paper? To report a problem or delivery change call the circulation department at 287-6111. Late, wet or missing newspaper complaints should be made before 10 a.m. to ensure redelivery to immediate Corinth area. All other areas will be delivered the next day.

USPS 142-560 The Daily Corinthian is published daily Tuesday through Sunday by PMG, LLC. at 1607 South Harper Road, Corinth, Miss.Periodicals postage paid at Corinth, MS 38834

Postmaster: Send address changes to: P.O. Box 1800, Corinth, MS 38835

Opinion

Reece Terry, publisher

www.dailycorinthian.com

Mark Boehler, editor

4A • Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Corinth, Miss.

Guest View

Economy dents Obama’s numbers BY MICHAEL BARONE Columnist

You can almost hear the note of surprise in their voices when you read the Washington Post and New York Times reporters’ stories on their papers’ latest political polls. Surprise! Just when they thought that Barack Obama was pulling ahead, with positive job ratings, and just after the mainstream media have been savaging Republicans for two words Rush Limbaugh uttered on his radio program, Obama’s numbers seem to be tanking. Actually, the numbers are not so striking or so surprising. The media narrative for the last four weeks has been that the president’s job approval has been rising in response to good economic news. But the economic news has not been all that striking. We had a quarter in which economic growth reached 2.8 percent. We’ve had two months with job growth of better than 200,000. Peachy. But in 1983, the year before Ronald Reagan’s re-election, the gross domestic product rose 8.9 percent over the whole year. There were two months when job growth was 729,000 and 660,000. Nor was the supposed spike in Obama’s job rating so high. In the realclearpolitics.com average of recent polls, it never got better than 49 percent approve, 47 percent disapprove. Now the ABC/WaPo poll has it at 46-50 and the CBS/NYT poll at 41-47. Rasmussen Reports tracking has it at 47-52. Some basic factors are still working for Obama. Americans want to think well of their presidents; this helped Bill Clinton in 1996 and George W. Bush in 2004. Many voters do not want to be seen as rejecting the first black president. On the other hand, Obama’s major policies are unpopular. You can gauge that by the number of words devoted to the stimulus package in his last State of the Union: zero. Or by the persistent unpopularity of Obamacare. Or by the fact that 50 percent in the ABC/WaPo poll strongly disapproved of his handling of the economy. Or by the response to Democrats’ claims that Republicans were waging a “war on women” by opposing the administration’s mandate that religious affiliated organizations’ insurance policies cover birth control. The New York Times in its print article buried its own results, as blogger Mickey Kaus noted. Its poll showed women favored allowing religious organizations to opt out of such coverage by a 53 to 38 percent margin. The margin among men and women together was 57 to 36 percent. Four dollar gas prices surely took a toll on the president’s numbers as well, despite his repeated boasts that domestic oil production is up. Americans know the president cannot set the price at the pump. But they are also apparently aware that his administration shut down oil production in the Gulf of Mexico and has been slow-walking drilling permits, that it banned offshore drilling over other coasts and that it denied a permit for the Keystone XL pipeline. A February Pew poll showed a 42 to 15 percent margin for building the pipeline. The fact that Obama was lobbying Senate Democrats last week to block the pipeline and that all but three voted to do so won’t help the president or his party. Last year, I described the Keystone decision as a “no-brainer.” It never occurred to me that Obama would decide to favor the rich environmentalists he encounters at fundraisers over the mass of the American people who want the Canadian oil and the construction jobs the pipeline would supply. Obama’s February uptick and March downtick in the polls will probably not be the last fluctuation we will see in his political standing. But some fundamentals are unlikely to change. Voters’ focus is on economic issues and on these most oppose the president’s policies. His media cheerleaders who thought his February numbers meant the election was over were fooling themselves. Michael Barone, senior political analyst for The Washington Examiner (www. washingtonexaminer.com), is a resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, a Fox News Channel contributor and a coauthor of The Almanac of American Politics.

Prayer for today Dear Lord, help us to discover our purpose and to live it in ways that bring us closer to you. Amen

A verse to share “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” — John 8:32

Reece Terry publisher rterry@dailycorinthian.com

Under the Capitol Dome

Another round of base closings? BY JACK ELLIOTT JR. Associated Press

JACKSON — Gov. Phil Bryant is receiving praise for his decision to revive a Mississippi council to battle potential military base closings. Now it’s time to wait and plan. Wait to see what the Defense Department comes up with. Plan to energize communities and local officials for the fight. Military bases have proved vital to local economies across Mississippi. The same can be argued in other states. Mississippi is home to four federal military bases, two Army National Guard installations, three Air National Guard units and 85 National Guard Readiness Centers. Military operations in the state create thousands of direct and indirect jobs and are estimated to generate more than $2.5 billion in annual economic impact. “The reformation of the commission is very important to all of Mississippi. There is the possibility of another base closing round, and it is critical to prepare in advance. In the past, Mississippi has fielded a superb team which has made the

case that the military facilities in our state are not only vital for the affected communities, but essential for the national defense,” said state Rep. Greg Snowden, R-Meridian, whose area has experience with base closure rounds. Snowden said with no Mississippi military installation safe, there is “no military community which can afford to relax its efforts to support their respective bases.” “I applaud the governor for having the foresight to recognize the challenge and for putting in place a team to address it,” Snowden said. President Obama wants Congress to bring back the Base Realignment and Closure Commission as part of a budget-cutting effort. The administration has conceded there is little chance Congress would agree to it in a presidential election year. The last BRAC round was in 2005. The term “closure” is not entirely accurate for what the government would do. It may be that bases gain new missions or there will be an expansion of facilities.

In Mississippi, Naval Air Station Meridian is the only base to have been listed during three different base closure rounds and still remain open. Community leaders and others officials are concerned that base closing could be another blow in areas where a weak economy and unemployment have taken a toll. In the 2005 round, the Mississippi Ammunition Plant was closed as was Naval Station Pascagoula and the U.S. Army Reserve Center in Vicksburg. Various programs were realigned at Keesler Air Force Base on the Gulf Coast and Key Field Air Guard Station and Naval Station Meridian, both in Meridian. Those actions affected more than 1,000 military personnel and 429 civilian employees. Bryant said the Mississippi Military Communities Council “will help me not only defend our existing military missions and communities but also help identify mission growth opportunities for Mississippi.” Bill Freeman, the former adjutant general of Mississippi National Guard, is

chairman. Jim McIngvale, with Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, as vice chairman; and retired Col. Nick Ardillo, who worked on the council in the 1990s, as member-atlarge. Ardillo said the council is taking on a great responsibility “in reporting to the governor and keeping up with the state’s nine bases and 30,000 employees” and help them prepare for a possible new round of BRAC. Mississippi’s federal military bases are Columbus Air Force Base, Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Naval Station Meridian and the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport Army National Guard installations are Camp McCain at Duck Hill and Camp Shelby in Hattiesburg. Air National Guard bases are the Trent Lott Combat Readiness Training Center in Gulfport, 172nd Airlift Wing at Thompson Field in Flowood and the 186th Air Refueling Wing at Key Field in Meridian. Jack Elliott is an Associated Press writer based in Jackson.

Calipari elevates March’s ‘madness’ of the NBA beckon? Say this about the In a recent apologia widely despised Unifor his program, Caliversity of Kentucky pari compares these men’s basketball players to Bill Gates coach John Calipari: and Steve Jobs, who At least he punctures didn’t need a B.A. to the veneer of piety Rich make their fortunes. surrounding bigLowery The players may not time NCAA athletics. be entrepreneurs, but If his overdog National Wildcats cut down Review they are athletic geniuses in possession the nets in triumph of talent worth milat the end of the NCAA tournament, they lions. It’s easy to say that they will do so as an unabashed youth wing of the NBA. The should stay in school in shameless Calipari attracts the disinterested pursuit players to UK explicitly to of knowledge. But there train them up for the pros, are very few people who in and many of them depart their own lives don’t think as soon as they have served that making money is betout the one-year delay the ter than not, and making it NBA imposes between high sooner is better than makschool and the league’s ing it later. Certainly LeBron James draft. There’s no need to break didn’t suffer from skipping out the fainting couch at a pit stop at college prior to this appalling breach of the entering the NBA in 2003 amateur spirit of the NCAA straight from high school. Most high-schoolers who (such as it is). Calipari is right that his entered the draft prior to revolving door of “one-and- imposition of the one-year done” serves the interests delay in 2005 did indeed of his players. Why should play in the NBA, and some they stay in school longer became stars. The idea that — getting degrees in some- a year in college is going thing like communications to add much to anyone’s or sociology, if they gradu- learning or maturity betrays ate at all — when for the best a naive misunderstanding of them the fame and riches of campus life.

Beth Cossitt

Mark Boehler

business manager bcossitt@dailycorinthian.com

editor editor@dailycorinthian.com

Willie Walker

L.W. Hodges

circulation manager circdirector@dailycorinthian.com

press foreman

The rationale for the NBA sending high-school players into the arms of Calipari and his counterparts is transparently transactional. It saves the league the trouble of developing young players on its own. The NBA subcontracts the job to the NCAA, which, in turn, makes ungodly amounts of money putting on one of the most entertaining shows on Earth every March. When Calipari exulted after five UK players went in the first round of the 2010 NBA draft that it was “the biggest day on the history of Kentucky’s program,” he drew a rebuke from the UK great Dan Issel: “I thought the goal was to win a national championship.” (If you thought the goal was neither of these things, but to educate and ennoble young men while affording them the opportunity to play the game they love, well, you need to pay better attention.) Issel’s plaint highlights the weakness of the Calipari approach: Rotating squads of highly talented freshmen bound for the NBA don’t necessarily translate into teams that cohere under pressure in the Big Dance.

World Wide Web: www.dailycorinthian.com To Sound Off: E-mail: email: news@dailycorinthian.com news@dailycorinthian.com advertising@dailycorinthian. Circulation 287-6111 com Classified Adv. 287-6147 Classad@dailycorinthian.com

So Calipari’s proposed solution to “one and done” is, naturally enough, to have the NBA extend its prohibition. That way he can retain the services of some of the best young players in the country for free for even longer. What’s not to like? Except for the players, everyone — the schools, the coaches, the TV networks, the advertisers — makes out. Calipari makes $4 million a year. Two years ago, the NCAA cut a 14-year deal for television rights to the tournament for more than $10 billion. At the same time, it claims to be protecting its players from “excessive commercialism.” Calipari is self-serving, but still correct when he says he’s helping his kids achieve their dreams by prepping them for the NBA. You know what would serve their dreams even better? If the most accomplished of them never had to play for a John Calipari in the first place. Rich Lowry, editor of the National Review, can be reached via e-mail: comments.lowry@nationalreview.com.

How to reach us -- extensions:

Newsroom.....................317 Circulation....................301 Advertising...................339 Classifieds....................302 Bookkeeping.................333

Editorials represent the voice of the Daily Corinthian. Editorial columns, letters to the editor and other articles that appear on this page represent the opinions of the writers and the Daily Corinthian may or may not agree.

Daily Corinthian • Tuesday, March 20, 2012 • 5A

State Briefs

JACKSON — Legislative action could set off a small building boom for Mississippi’s public schools. House Bill 776, passed by the House on a unanimous vote Thursday, would renew schools’ power to borrow against state aid checks. Once before, districts were allowed to borrow against state money, but officials say those bonds are being paid off. House Education Committee Chairman John Moore, a Brandon Republican, says the bill would allow growing districts to add classrooms without having to win voter approval for bonds. Typical-size districts wouldn’t get enough money to build an entire school, officials say. The state Board of Education would approve all debt.

Matthew Puckett, who’s scheduled for execution by lethal injection on Tuesday at 6 p.m. Puckett, a one-time Eagle Scout, was convicted of sexually assaulting and killing his former boss’ wife when he was 18. Rhonda Hatten Griffis, a 28-yearold mother of two, was found dead in her Forrest County home in October 1995. Puckett’s lawyers petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court last week to block the execution. They say prosecutors kept blacks off the jury and Puckett’s former lawyers never properly challenged his conviction on those grounds. Puckett is white. The jury was all white. As of Monday, there were nearly 4,500 electronic signatures on a petition called “Save Matt Puckett-Stop an Innocent Man From Being Executed.”

Inmate’s supporters try to halt execution

Conviction prompts housing boss’ firing

JACKSON — Thousands of people have signed an online petition in support of Larry

LELAND — The former director of the South Delta Regional Housing Authority is asking a fed-

Associated Press

Schools could use aid to repay debt

i eV m Co

sit

The Barn

Debbie Thornton Design Party & Wedding Rentals • Decorating Draperies • Blinds • Lamps • Accessories

662-415-8051

The Shops at the Barn Debbie Thornton Design • Jaylene Whitehurst • The Cottage Busted Baubles • The Basket Case • The Perfect Fit The Out House • A Fine Line • The Holiday House • Jazzy Junie’s THURS.-SAT. 10:00 - 5:00 • SUNDAY: 1:00 - 5:00 909 South Fulton Dr. • Corinth, MS 662-287-8401 • www.thebarninc.com

had her fired.

eral judge to acquit her in a fraud case or grant a new trial. Ann Jefferson was convicted March 7 in federal court in Aberdeen on two counts of embezzlement, two counts of obstruction of justice and three counts of witness intimidation. Jefferson was acquitted of lying to a federal agent. Her attorneys asked Friday for the judge to acquit her or give her a new trial. They say the evidence was insufficient for a conviction. Prosecutors say Jefferson converted money from several housing authority accounts to her own use. She also was accused of retaliating against two employees and a woman who bought a house from SDRHA after she found out the individuals had been cooperating with federal investigators looking into alleged crimes committed by Jefferson and others. Court records said Jefferson made work unbearable for one of the witnesses, a broker and accounts payable analyst for her organization, then

Plumbing plant sale keeps 400 jobs COLUMBUS — Beneke Magnolia Inc. has acquired Sanderson Plumbing Products Inc. and the purchase will ensure that 400 jobs remain at the Columbus plant, officials said Monday. Gov. Phil Bryant announced the deal in a news release. Beneke Magnolia makes an assortment of toilet seats and was the exclusive supplier of toilet seats to NASA’s Space Shuttle Program. The Mississippi Development Authority provided the company with a loan and assistance through the Momentum Mississippi incentives program. The ColumbusLowndes Development Link also helped. “We feel that these jobs and this facility are invaluable to Columbus, Lowndes County and the state of Mississippi, and we look forward to growing and expanding our business,” said Tom Whitaker, chief executive officer of Beneke Magnolia.

Now Open To The Public

DJ’ss Steak & More,, LLC

Call us for Weddings, Parties and Catering

Hillandale Country Club

Call-In Orders Welcome

13 Oakland School Rd., Corinth MS 662-284-5999 • Wed.-Sat. 4 pm - 9 pm

2 arrested for digging into Indian mounds ABEREDEEN — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department says two men have been arrested as suspects in an ongoing investigation for violating what is known as the Antiquities Act. Forty-one-year-old Jerome Daniel Young of Nettleton and 36-yearold Marty Dean Kennedy of Wren are accused of digging into an Indian mound located next to the Canal Section Wildlife Management area near the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. WTVA TV reports Sheriff Cecil Cantrell and his men recovered five artifacts Saturday after the two had allegedly sold them to a man in Nettleton. Cantrell says the investigation is ongoing with federal authorities now involved. He says the artifacts were sold for $1,300

and then sold again for a profit. It was not clear if the suspects have attorneys.

Union challenges UMC-HMA link JACKSON — A group touting itself as the nation’s largest health care union is taking issue with the planned affiliation between Health Management Associates and the University of Mississippi Medical Center. In news release, the Service Employees International Union contends HMA “wants to partner with UMC to obtain a share of special Medicare payments reserved for teaching hospitals.” The union alleges HMA does not adequately staff its hospitals, citing lawsuits filed in recent years by Mississippians. It also says HMA hospitals in the state substantially mark up the cost of inpatient care when compared to actual cost.

Call the Professionals

WITH OVER 50 YEARS EXPERIENCE

GOLD BOND PEST CONTROL

662-287-3521

6A • Tuesday, March 20, 2012 • Daily Corinthian

TUESDAY EVENING C A WPTY ^ ^ WREG # # QVC $ . WCBI

WMC

% %

WLMT & > WBBJ _ _ WTVA ) ) WKNO *

7 PM

MARCH 20, 2012

7:30

8 PM

8:30

Last Man Cougar The River (N) Standing Town (N) NCIS Classified informa- NCIS: Los Angeles (N) tion is leaked. Gardening-Easy Tues. Beauty NCIS Classified informa- NCIS: Los Angeles (N) tion is leaked. The Biggest Loser The contestants learn how to surf. (N) 90210 “The Heart Will Go Ringer Someone tries to On” (N) kill Bridget. Last Man Cougar The River (N) Standing Town (N) The Biggest Loser The contestants learn how to surf. (N) American Experience Whaling industry in America.

10:30

11 PM

11:30

Body of Proof

ABC 24 (:35) Night- Two and Big Bang News line Half Men Theory Unforgettable “The News Ch. 3 Late Show With David Late Comeback” (N) Letterman Anything Goes with Rick & Shawn Gourmet Holiday Unforgettable “The News Late Show With David Late Comeback” (N) Letterman Fashion Star (N) News The Tonight Show With Late Night Jay Leno (N) CW30 News (N) Family Sanford & Andy The JefFeud Son Griffith fersons Body of Proof News (:35) Night- Jimmy Kimmel Live (N) line Fashion Star (N) News (N) The Tonight Show With Late Night Jay Leno (N) Frontline Vaccination Keeping Up Last of the Tavis Newsline safety. Wine Smiley WGN News at Nine (N) 30 Rock Scrubs Scrubs ’Til Death

WMAE , ,

Country Pop Legends (My Music)

WHBQ ` ` WPXX /

Raising Teen. New Girl Breaking Fox 13 News--9PM (N) Fox 13 TMZ (N) Cosby Family Guy Hope (N) Daughter (N) In (N) News Show Criminal Minds Criminal Minds Flashpoint Flashpoint Criminal Minds 90210 “The Heart Will Go Ringer Someone tries to PIX News at Ten Jodi Seinfeld Seinfeld Friends Friends On” (N) kill Bridget. Applegate. (N) } Knight House of the Rising Sun (11, Action) } ››› Red Riding Hood (03) Kath- Girl’s (:15) } ›› Knight and Dave Bautista. Guide and Day leen Archebald. Day (10) Inside Californica- House of Shameless “A Great (6:20) } › The Heart Penn & } ›› Faster (10) Teller Comedy tion Lies Cause” Specialist Dwayne Johnson. Eastbound REAL Sports With Bry- Luck Saving (6:30) } ››› Game Change (12) (:35) } ant Gumbel (N) Face Julianne Moore. Hanna 16 and Pregnant 16 and Pregnant 16 and Pregnant (N) 16 and Pregnant College Basketball College Basketball: NIT Tournament, Second Quar- SportsCenter (N) (Live) terfinal: Teams TBA. (N) Ways to Ways to Ways to (6:00) } ››› The Run- } ››› The Rundown (03, Adventure) The Rock, Ways to Die Die Die Die down (03) Seann William Scott. Law & Order: Special Law & Order: Special Law & Order: Special CSI: Crime Scene Inves- CSI: Crime Scene InvesVictims Unit Victims Unit Victims Unit tigation tigation My Wife My Wife George George ’70s ’70s Friends Friends Friends Friends Deadliest Catch “Ship- Frozen Planet “The Ends of the Earth” Polar bears Frozen Planet “The Ends of the Earth” Polar bears wrecked” battle for mates. battle for mates. Storage Storage Storage Storage StorageStorageStorageStorageStorage Storage Wars Wars Wars Wars Texas Texas Texas Texas Wars Wars NHL Hockey: Edmonton Oilers at Nashville Predators. (N) (Live) Predators 2012 Coaches’ Tourna- NHL Hockey: Oilers at Live! ment Show Predators Together Together Game Game Game Together Game Together Wendy Williams Million Dollar Rooms Property Property House Hunters Love It or List It James Property Property Virgins Virgins Hunters Int’l and Sharon. Virgins Virgins } › The Hot Chick (02) Rob Schneider. Khloe Khloe Chelsea E! News Chelsea Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Top Gear “Limos” (N) Top Shot “Blast From the Top Shot “Blast From Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Past” (N) the Past” Women’s College Basketball Women’s College Basketball Basket Baseball Tonight The Bates Family: Baby 19 KidsThe Little The Little The Little The Bates Family: Baby 19 KidsThe Little Makes 19 Count Couple Couple Couple Makes 19 Count Couple Cupcake Wars Chopped “Chard & True” Chopped Four firefighters Chopped “Spouting Off” Chopped “Chard & True” battle. (N) The Waltons Little House/Prairie Little House/Prairie Medicine Woman The Big Valley Dance Moms “Miami Dance Moms “Melissa Dance Moms “Melissa Project Runway All (:01) Dance Moms “MiHeat Wave” Pleads the 5th” Pleads the 5th” Stars “Finale” ami Heat Wave” Behind J. Meyer J. Hagee Parsley Praise the Lord (Live). ACLJ Head-On } ››› The Shawshank Redemption (94) Tim Robbins. An innocent man } ››› The Shawshank Redemption (94) Tim goes to a Maine penitentiary for life in 1947. Robbins, Morgan Freeman. Switched at Birth (N) Make It or Break It Switched at Birth The 700 Club Fresh Fresh “Worlds Apart” Prince Prince } ››› Gold Diggers of 1933 (33) Joan Blondell, } ››› My Man Godfrey (36, Com- (:45) } ››› They Drive by Night Ruby Keeler. edy) William Powell. (40) George Raft. Southland “Thursday” CSI: NY A body in Southland “Thursday” (6:30) } ›› National Treasure (04, Adventure) (N) laundry. Nicolas Cage, Hunter Gomez. Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Conan (N) The Office The Office Theory Theory Theory Theory Theory Theory Newly Newly Newly Newly Newly Newly Newly Newly Lingo FamFeud Level Up Adven King/Hill King/Hill American American Fam Guy Fam Guy Chicken Boon Home Im Home Im Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Divorced Cleve King King Super Super Ride Ride My Ride My Ride NASCAR Race Hub Super Super Justified “Guy Walks Justified “Loose Ends” (6:30) } ›› I, Robot A homicide detective tracks a Justified “Guy Walks Into a Bar” Into a Bar” dangerous robot in 2035. Driven Ted Hunting Wanted Hunting Man Western Hal & Hunting Hunting NHL Hockey: Phoenix Coyotes at Dallas Stars. (N) NHL Hockey: Sharks at Kings The Will: Revealed What Would You Beyond Belief (N) The Will: Revealed What Would You The O’Reilly Factor Hannity (N) Greta Van Susteren The O’Reilly Factor Hannity The Secret Life of Elephants Deadliest Towns The Secret Life of Elephants Little House on the Little House on the Frasier Frasier Frasier Frasier Golden Golden Prairie “Plague” Prairie Girls Girls A.N.T. Farm } ›› G-Force (09, Action) Bill Nighy, (:05) Jessie Shake It Austin & A.N.T. Farm WizardsWizardsUp! Ally Place Place Zach Galifianakis. Ghost Hunters InterGhost Hunters InterGhost Hunters InterMonster Man “Seeing } › Fertile Ground (10, national national national Double” Horror)

: 0 3

SHOW 2 HBO

4 1

MTV

5 2

ESPN

7 ?

SPIKE 8 5 USA

: 8

NICK

; C

DISC

< D

A&E

FSSO

? 4

BET

@ F

H&G E!

C H D

HIST E B ESPN2 F @ TLC G FOOD H INSP I LIFE

J =

TBN

AMC

N 0

FAM

O <

TCM

TNT

Q A

TBS

R *

GAME TOON TVLD SPEED

S T U K Z

Æ ;

OUT NBCS OWN FOXN APL

Ø ∞ ± ≤ ≥

HALL

∂ G

DISN

“ L

SYFY

How I Met

10 PM

How I Met

MAX

How I Met

9:30

WGN-A + (

WPIX

How I Met

9 PM

Diana Ross: For One and for All

Report: US makes modest gains in graduation rate BY KIMBERLY HEFLING AP Education Writer

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The last straw for 17-yearold Alton Burke was a note left on his door. The high school dropout picked up the phone and re-enrolled at South Hagerstown High. Burke missed roughly 200 days of class, but Heather Dixon, the student intervention specialist who left the note, never gave up on him. Aggressive efforts to prevent students such as Burke from dropping out contributed to a modest 3.5 percentage point increase nationally in the high school graduation rate from 2001 to 2009, according to research presented Monday at the Grad Nation summit in Washington. The event was organized by the children’s advocacy group America’s Promise Alliance founded by former Secretary of State Colin Powell. The graduation rate was 75 percent in 2009, meaning 1 in 4 students fails to get a diploma in four years, researchers found. That’s well below the organization’s goal of 90 percent by 2020. Researchers found that the number of “dropout factories,” schools that fail to graduate more than 60 percent of students on time, had dropped by more than 450 between 2002 and 2010, but that

Online ■ America’s Promise Alliance: http://www.americaspromise.org/ ■ Civic Enterprises: http://www.civicenterprises. net/ ■ Everyone Graduates Center at Johns Hopkins University: www.every1graduates.org . ■ Alliance for Excellent Education: http://www. all4ed.org

1,550 remain. The largest declines in dropout factories were in the South and in suburban communities. “Big gains are possible if you work hard at it, and if you don’t focus on it, you’re going to go backward,” said Robert Balfanz, a report author and director of the Everyone Graduates Center at the School of Education at Johns Hopkins University. The increase in graduation rates was primarily because of growth in 12 states, with New York and Tennessee showing double digit gains since 2002, according to the research. At the other end, 10 states had declines: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, New Jersey, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Rhode Island and Utah. So far, only Wisconsin has met the 90 percent benchmark, although Vermont is close. “This year’s report proves struggling schools are not destined to fail,” said Education Secretary Arne Duncan. “The reality is that even one dropout

factory is too many.” The authors said there are proven strategies to tackle the problem, such as getting all students to read at grade level, raising the compulsory school attendance age to 18 and developing “early warning” systems to help identify students that might be at risk of later dropping out. In his State of the Union address, President Barack Obama encouraged states to pass laws to require students to stay in school until they graduate or they turn 18. It’s estimated that high school graduates will earn $130,000 more over their lifetimes than dropouts, and that high school graduates will generate more than $200,000 in higher tax revenues and savings in government expenditures over their lifetime, the report said. And, the report said that if the 90 percent goal had already been met, 580,000 more students would have graduated last year, generating $1.8 billion in additional revenue because of increased economic activity.

dividends for years. He used to say the money was better used to give Apple maneuvering room to, for instance, make strategic acquisitions. Apple paid a quarterly dividend between 1987 and 1995, a period when Jobs was not involved with the company. Jobs died in October after a long fight with cancer. On Monday, new CEO Tim Cook said that, with as much cash as Apple has on hand, a dividend won’t restrain the company’s options. “These decisions will not close any doors for us,” he told analysts and reporters on a conference call. Had it kept amassing cash and low-yielding securities, Apple eventually could have opened itself to a legal challenge from shareholders, who could have argued that it was misusing their money. Cook also suggested that the dividend could have been larger if U.S. tax laws were different. Apple said that it will pay a quarterly dividend of $2.65 per share, starting in its fiscal fourth quarter, which be-

gins July 1.

Nation Briefs Associated Press

GOP voters’ passion uneven for Mitt, Rick WASHINGTON — Mitt Romney may lead in delegates and Rick Santorum might have momentum, but neither of the two leading Republican presidential candidates is having an easy time exciting even his own voters. Out of a dozen states where voters in the GOP contest have been polled, most Romney voters have said they strongly favor him in just five of them. A majority of Santorum voters felt that committed to him only four times out of 11 states where he was on the ballot and voters were surveyed. Consider that Arizona is the only state where Romney had a higher proportion of voters expressing strong feelings about him than his rivals did. And Santorum hasn’t had that edge in any state yet, despite an animated campaign style and passion for hot-button social issues like contraception that have contrasted with Romney’s stiffer, more

analytic manner. On average, 50 percent of Romney voters and 49 percent of Santorum’s say they strongly favor their candidate, with the rest expressing reservations about their man or a greater dislike for his rivals, according to polls of voters in 12 states.

Boy, 9, summoned for jury duty service YARMOUTH, Mass. — Like many people who get summoned to jury duty, Jacob Clark didn’t want to go. But unlike most people, he had a legitimate excuse — he’s 9 years old. “I was like, ‘What’s a jury duty?”’ Jacob told the Cape Cod Times in response to his summons to appear in Orleans District Court in Massachusetts on April 18. His grandmother told him it was a good excuse to miss a day of school. His dad called the jury commission office to find out what happened. It turns out that someone apparently had typed 1982 for the Yarmouth

third-grader’s birth year instead of 2002. The mistake was quickly corrected.

Missing balloon pilot’s body found ATLANTA — A hot-air balloon pilot found a safe spot for his skydiving passengers to bail out just before a thunderstorm sucked in his craft and sent him plummeting to his death. Searchers found the body of 63-year-old Edward Ristaino on Monday after combing the woods in south Georgia with helicopters, airplanes, horses and all-terrain vehicles. Ben Hill County Sheriff Bobby McLemore said a helicopter spotted the balloon, and searchers on the ground then found the North Carolina resident dead. Ristaino was ferrying the five skydivers Friday night when the fastdeveloping storm struck. Two of the skydivers say Ristaino kept them safe by spotting a field where they could safely parachute and telling them to jump as the storm approached. “If we would have left

Last Chance!

STOREWIDE SAVINGS up to 75% OFF Select Items.

Jewelry Candles More...

Bags Gourmet Dips Purses

We are making room for

NEW SPRING ITEMS ARRIVING! Great Gifts for Everyone! Bring in this coupon for

15% OFF any 1 regular priced item. Expires 3/31/12

Graduation, Bunco, Birthdays Secret Pal, Anniversarys

a minute later, we would have been sucked into the storm,” said skydiver Dan Eaton of Augusta, Ga. He said he didn’t think Ristaino’s choice to embark on the trip was reckless. They took off into a blue sky from a festival in Fitzgerald, Ga. From the air, they could see only a fog-like haze that later turned into a fierce thunderstorm.

Apple pays dividend, starts stock buyback NEW YORK — Apple is finally acknowledging that it has more money than it needs. But don’t expect it to cut prices on iPhones and iPads. Instead, the company said on Monday that it will reward its shareholders with a dividend and a share buyback program. Apple, the world’s most valuable company, sits on $97.6 billion in cash and securities. The decision to return some of that money to investors is a clear signal that Apple is taking a different approach in the postJobs era. Former CEO Steve Jobs resisted calls to issue

Space station to get 1st commercial cargo CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The International Space Station should be getting its first commercial cargo shipment in May. Space Exploration Technologies Corp., better known as SpaceX, plans to launch its Dragon capsule from Cape Canaveral on April 30. The Dragon will take a few days to get to the space station. The launch was delayed from February for additional testing. It will be the first time a private company launches space station supplies. It will also be the first U.S. delivery since NASA’s space shuttles stopped flying last year. Unmanned cargo ships from Russia, Europe and Japan are filling the void. The billionaire founder of SpaceX, Elon Musk, wants to provide rides to the space station for American astronauts in the next few years. NASA astronauts currently are hitching rides on Russian vessels.

Kids Exchange North Mississippi’s Largest Spring/Summer Consignment Sale

One Week Only!!! Same Great Location (former Big Lots Hwy 72 Corinth) Tues. March 20th 6pm - 9pm Wed. March 21st 6pm - 9pm Thurs. March 22nd 6pm - 9pm Fri. March 23rd 6pm - 9pm Sat. March 24th 10am - 5pm Sun. March 25th 2pm - 4pm (most items 1/2 off )

www.keconsignment.com

7A • Daily Corinthian

Business

YOUR STOCKS Name

P/E Last

Chg

A-B-C-D ABB Ltd ACE Ltd AES Corp AK Steel AbtLab AberFitc AboveNet Accenture ActivsBliz AdobeSy Adtran AMD AlcatelLuc Alcoa AllscriptH Allstate AlphaNRs AlteraCp lf Altria Amarin Amazon AMovilL s ACapAgy AmCapLtd AEagleOut AmExp AmIntlGrp Amgen AmpioPhm Amylin Anadarko AnalogDev Annaly A123 Sys Apache Apple Inc ApldMatl ArcelorMit ArchCoal ArchDan ArenaPhm AriadP ArmourRsd ArubaNet Atmel Autodesk AvalnRare Avon BHP BillLt BPZ Res Baidu BakrHu BcoBrad pf BcoSantSA BcoSBrasil BkofAm BkIreld rs BkNYMel Barclay Bar iPVix BarrickG Baxter BeazerHm BedBath BerkH B BestBuy BioSante h Blackstone Boeing BostonSci Brandyw BrMySq Broadcom BrcdeCm CA Inc CBRE Grp CBS B CMS Eng CSX s CVS Care CYS Invest CabotOG s Cadence Calpine Cameco g Cameron CdnNRs gs CapOne CapitlSrce CpstnTrb h Cardiom g Carlisle Carnival CelSci Celgene Cemex CenterPnt CntryLink CheniereEn ChesEng Chimera CienaCorp Cigna Cisco Citigrp rs CleanEngy Clearwire CliffsNRs Coach CobaltIEn CocaCE Comc spcl Comerica ComstkRs ConAgra ConocPhil ConsolEngy Corning CSVS2xVxS CSVelIVSt s Cree Inc CrwnCstle CypSemi DCT Indl DDR Corp DHT Hldgs DR Horton DeltaAir DenburyR Dndreon DevonE DirecTV A DxFnBull rs DirSCBear DirFnBear DirxSCBull Discover DiscovLab Disney DomRescs Dominos DonlleyRR DowChm DryShips DuPont DukeEngy DukeRlty Dynegy

... 16 20 dd 18 23 31 19 14 21 15 12 ... 15 46 22 dd 17 18 ... cc 11 6 3 21 14 3 17 dd dd dd 16 33 dd 9 17 11 16 17 14 dd dd cc 48 15 34 ... 16 ... dd 46 13 ... ... ... dd ... 12 ... q 9 15 dd 18 17 9 dd dd 14 21 dd 15 24 34 15 21 16 14 13 17 4 49 24 dd ... 24 ... 8 25 dd ... 18 15 dd 26 dd 6 24 dd 8 6 dd 10 16 10 dd dd 6 24 dd 12 19 16 dd 15 9 11 8 q q 58 cc 14 dd dd 5 42 8 14 dd 7 14 q q q q 8 dd 16 16 24 9 17 dd 14 16 cc dd

20.99 73.24 13.12 8.59 60.22 52.13 83.74 63.41 12.52 34.51 31.45 8.18 2.47 10.60 18.03 32.77 17.32 39.57 30.11 10.66 185.52 23.94 29.22 9.19 16.53 57.27 27.80 68.05 3.82 15.71 84.25 40.29 16.13 1.72 108.60 601.10 12.83 21.37 12.29 31.69 1.81 15.23 6.65 23.86 9.90 41.40 2.98 18.96 75.51 4.17 137.94 48.87 18.16 8.52 10.16 9.53 7.69 24.51 16.06 20.25 43.64 59.55 3.68 65.91 81.48 26.12 .70 15.36 75.40 6.04 11.43 33.15 38.78 5.77 27.48 20.86 31.82 21.62 22.07 45.13 13.59 34.01 12.42 17.29 23.51 53.50 35.91 55.10 7.12 1.12 .88 50.66 32.83 .43 75.53 7.68 18.94 39.37 15.57 25.46 2.94 16.02 47.12 20.14 37.17 21.68 2.34 73.17 77.36 33.03 27.95 29.34 33.30 17.23 26.36 78.07 34.91 14.28 15.07 10.58 32.21 53.09 15.72 5.88 15.01 1.48 15.93 9.31 19.59 10.06 75.81 47.64 109.93 17.39 20.65 64.05 32.48 2.81 43.44 50.26 41.30 13.61 35.44 3.57 53.25 20.94 14.78 .70

+.11 +.97 -.05 +.39 +.80 -.34 +9.49 -.21 +.05 +.69 +.85 -.02 +.04 +.06 +.07 +.09 -.04 +.06 +.08 +.14 +.47 -.26 -.12 +.08 +.10 +.72 -.23 +.67 +1.14 +.06 -.43 +.59 -.01 +.08 -.38 +15.53 +.01 +.61 -.11 -.11 +.05 -.18 +.24 -.07 +.50 +.19 +.01 +.82 +.06 +1.85 -.08 -.30 +.19 -.15 -.27 -.07 +.37 -.10 -1.30 -.31 -.26 +.02 -.12 +.41 +.60 -.01 +.06 +.20 -.08 -.05 -.03 +.97 +.04 +.25 +.03 +.23 -.03 -.18 -.15 +.05 +.59 +.09 -.29 +.32 +.56 +.50 +.60 +.20 +.06 -1.05 +.51 +.02 -.07 +.10 -.13 +.29 -.31 +.40 -.01 +.03 +.30 +.11 +.48 +.63 +.07 +1.14 -.48 +.62 +.14 +.33 +.10 +.66 -.07 +.89 +.86 -.05 +.26 +.62 +1.40 +.86 +.01 +.07 +.11 +.23 -.10 +.10 -.02 -.09 +2.08 +.17 +1.73 -.51 -.35 +1.65 +.43 -.04 +.25 -.06 +1.34 +.47 +.14 -.07 -.13 -.13 +.18 -.19

E-F-G-H E-CDang E-Trade eBay EMC Cp Eaton ElPasoCp Elan EldorGld g ElectArts EmersonEl EmpDist EnCana g ENSCO EqtyRsd Ericsson ExcoRes Exelon Expedia s ExpdIntl ExpScripts ExxonMbl Fastenal s FedExCp FedInvst FidlNFin FifthThird FstHorizon FstNiagara FstSolar Flextrn Flotek

dd 34 15 29 13 cc 14 22 dd 17 15 40 19 23 ... 14 10 15 26 21 10 43 17 16 11 12 19 15 7 9 24

7.38 -.23 11.22 +.18 37.79 +.10 29.00 +.11 50.86 -.16 29.51 +.41 14.67 +.13 13.21 -.14 17.17 -.29 51.81 -.56 20.06 -.08 21.12 +.67 57.00 -.65 61.03 +1.06 10.15 +.14 7.52 -.29 38.97 +.11 34.16 +.55 46.10 +.29 53.22 -1.12 86.99 +.55 52.01 -.21 94.89 +.55 23.39 +.59 17.47 +.10 14.50 +.17 10.81 +.10 10.26 +.03 28.67 -.41 7.35 -.04 12.90 +.58

FocusMda FMCG FrontierCm Frontline FuelCell Fusion-io n GATX GNC n GameStop Gap GascoEngy GaylrdEnt GenDynam GenGrPrp GenMills GenMotors GenOn En Genworth Gerdau GileadSci GoldFLtd Goldcrp g GoldmanS Google GrtBasG g GreenMtC HCP Inc Hallibrtn HartfdFn HltMgmt Heckmann HeclaM Hemisphrx HercOffsh Hertz Hess HewlettP HollyFrt s HomeDp HopFedBc HostHotls HovnanE HudsCity HumGen HuntBnk Huntsmn

Today

YOUR FUNDS

Take stock in your business. Advertise in the Daily Corinthian. To advertise here, phone 662-287-6111

23 28.03 +.59 PG&E Cp 20 43.15 -.14 8 39.14 +.58 PNC 11 63.64 +.22 25 4.23 -.10 PPG 14 94.46 +.87 dd 8.28 +.63 PPL Corp 11 28.09 -.22 dd 1.75 -.09 PacEth rs 10 1.17 cc 30.15 -.70 Pandora n dd 10.61 +.29 20 43.64 -.54 PatriotCoal dd 7.21 +.04 ... 33.89 +.18 PeabdyE 9 33.44 +.19 9 23.95 +.39 PeopUtdF 22 13.46 +.16 17 26.08 +.69 PepBoy 19 14.92 -.07 dd .33 +.04 PerfectWld 6 16.56 +.55 cc 31.77 +.08 PetrbrsA ... 27.09 +.24 11 72.98 +.08 Petrobras ... 27.86 +.05 dd 16.95 +.04 Pfizer 17 21.88 -.06 16 38.72 -.11 PhilipMor 18 86.34 +.53 6 25.39 -.18 PioNtrl 16 111.31 +1.30 dd 2.56 -.06 PiperJaf dd 27.01 -.08 33 9.15 Polycom s 25 18.75 +.10 ... 10.63 -.04 Popular 14 2.30 +.06 13 47.07 +.34 Potash 13 45.17 -.74 2 13.93 -.13 PS USDBull q 22.06 -.12 21 44.00 -.09 PSHYCpBd q 18.64 28 124.30 +1.37 PwShs QQQ q 66.99 +.47 21 633.98 +8.94 ProLogis dd 35.48 +.22 ... .68 -.01 PrUShS&P q 15.07 -.13 27 51.74 +.35 ProUltQQQ q 117.17 +1.81 32 40.66 +.45 PrUShQQQ q 30.84 -.48 11 35.00 +.46 ProUltSP q 58.62 +.44 12 21.70 -.13 ProUShL20 q 21.31 +.48 8 7.14 +.11 ProUltFin q 63.26 +.72 dd 4.68 ProUltR2K q 44.54 +.82 9 4.65 +.12 ProUSSP500 q 9.05 -.12 dd .38 +.06 PrUVxST rs q 21.85 -2.92 dd 5.04 -.18 ProUSSilv q 10.24 -.27 39 15.40 +.32 ProUShEuro q 19.25 -.23 13 63.27 +.72 ProctGam 17 67.21 -.04 8 24.34 -.15 ProgsvCp 14 22.82 +.23 6 35.99 +.06 ProUSR2K q 29.25 -.54 20 48.83 -.22 Prudentl 8 64.11 +.40 dd 8.76 -.06 PSEG 10 29.98 -.14 dd 16.50 +.51 PulteGrp dd 9.16 -.13 dd 2.91 Q-R-S-T dd 7.44 -.05 dd 8.12 +.23 Qualcom 25 66.75 +1.34 13 6.49 +.06 QuantFuel dd .80 +.03 Just days after launching Add that Apple is 14 14.05 -.02 QksilvRes 17 5.94 +.19 its new iPad, Apple says it will popular with growth stock start paying a dividend. An mutual funds because RF MicD 38 4.90 +.11 I-J-K-L annual payout of $10.60 per rising demand for iPads RadianGrp 2 4.37 +.20 IAMGld g 11 13.24 -.05 share is nothing to sneeze and iPhones helped the RareEle g dd 6.17 +.05 ING ... 9.42 -.05 at. Yet with a share price of company more than double Renren n ... 5.33 +.04 iShGold q 16.21 +.02 $601, the yield is a modest its net income last quarter dd 2.00 iShBraz q 67.49 -.07 Rentech 1.8 percent. to $13 billion from $6 billion, RschMotn 3 14.47 +.09 iShGer q 23.74 +.08 Although the dividend the year before. Value funds ... 57.15 +.33 iSh HK q 18.06 -.12 RioTinto may not make or break an like it, too, because Apple dd 1.95 -.05 iShJapn q 10.13 +.04 RiteAid investment decision, before trades at just 13 times its 34 36.56 -.47 iShMex q 61.19 +.13 Rowan you buy Apple stock, keep expected earnings per share 11 30.54 -.04 iSTaiwn q 13.55 -.01 RylCarb in mind that you probably over the next 12 months, the 18 13.30 +.14 iShSilver q 31.98 +.39 SAIC already own it. same as the S&P 500. 14 16.50 +.23 How common is Apple in 401(k)s? It was recently the As the world’s most valuable company, it’s a iShAsiaexJ q 57.63 -.25 SLM Cp q 132.07 +.02 largest holding of the most commonly held stock fund in mainstay of both index and actively managed stock iShChina25 q 37.97 -.79 SpdrDJIA q 161.59 +.29 401(k) plans — some 4.4 percent of American Funds’ funds. Consider that Apple makes up 4.3 percent of iSSP500 q 141.99 +.58 SpdrGold Growth Fund of America, according to 401(k) researcher the Standard & Poor’s 500 index. That means any iShEMkts q 43.92 -.17 S&P500ETF q 140.85 +.55 q 21.54 +.03 index mutual fund or exchange-traded fund that follows BrightScope. At Fidelity Contrafund, the third-most iShB20 T q 110.10 -1.33 SpdrHome SpdrS&PBk q 24.44 +.20 commonly held U.S. stock fund, the weighting of Apple the S&P 500 will try to maintain that percentage of its iShB1-3T q 84.22 -.06 was nearly twice as large, 8.6 percent. assets in Apple stock. iS Eafe q 55.80 +.29 SpdrLehHY q 39.68 +.11 iShiBxHYB q 90.83 +.34 SpdrS&P RB q 29.10 +.27 q 61.08 +.08 iSR2KV q 73.84 +.67 SpdrRetl These are the five most popular U.S. stock mutual funds found in $601 $600 q 61.33 +.69 401(k) accounts, and all of them own big chunks of Apple. iShR2K q 83.70 +.70 SpdrOGEx TOTAL SpdrMetM q 51.80 +.85 iShREst q 62.57 +.37 PERCENT ASSETS 500 FUND TICKER IN APPLE (billions) $330 15 21.66 -.51 iShDJHm q 15.10 -.11 Safeway 400 12 50.23 -.02 American Funds ITW 14 58.08 +.17 SanDisk ’11 ‘12 Growth Fund of America AGTHX 4.4% $130 SandRdge 65 8.39 -.08 300 Illumina 80 49.63 -.30 54 21.51 +.12 Earnings Vanguard Institutional ImperlSgr dd 5.67 +.70 SaraLee est. per share 21 77.10 +.34 Index VINIX 3.3 104 $27.68 $43.33 IngerRd 40 40.88 -.20 Schlmbrg 22 15.31 -.01 Fiscal year 2011 2012 IngrmM 12 18.55 +.06 Schwab Fidelity Contrafund FCNTX 8.6 81 70 26.44 -.27 IBM 16 205.72 -.29 SeagateT Price-to-earnings ratio: 13 Vanguard 500 Index VFINX 3.3 111 23 20.16 -.16 IntlGame 18 16.76 +.30 SealAir based on next 12 mos. Fidelity Spartan 500 .22 +.04 IntPap 12 35.44 -.13 SvArts rsh ... Index FUSEX 3.4 45 Quarterly dividend: $2.65* SiderurNac ... 10.69 -.04 Interpublic 12 11.96 +.16 -.09 Mark Jewell, J.Paschke • AP Sources: FactSet, BrightScope, Morningstar *starts in fiscal fourth quarter, which begins July 1 Invesco 17 26.30 +.16 SilvWhtn g 22 33.09 dd 74.10 -.50 ItauUnibH ... 21.28 -.18 Sina JA Solar 4 1.82 -.09 SkywksSol 24 28.66 +.61 22 44.19 +.20 JDS Uniph cc 14.30 +.09 SoUnCo NDEXES 32 8.41 +.10 JPMorgCh 10 45.00 +.43 SwstAirl 52-Week Net YTD 52-wk JanusCap 12 9.50 +.11 SwstnEngy 19 34.70 +.16 High Low Name Last Chg %Chg %Chg %Chg q 37.33 +.23 Jefferies 15 19.06 -.12 SP Matls q 36.84 -.01 JohnJn 19 65.21 +.09 SP HlthC 13,289.08 10,404.49 Dow Industrials 13,239.13 +6.51 +.05 +8.36 +9.99 q 33.62 +.02 JohnsnCtl 14 32.56 -.10 SP CnSt 5,627.85 3,950.66 Dow Transportation 5,360.04 +8.72 +.16 +6.78 +3.74 JnprNtwk 23 21.66 +.23 SP Consum q 44.58 +.23 467.64 381.99 Dow Utilities 451.67 -1.93 -.43 -2.80 +11.19 q 75.14 +.34 KB Home dd 11.89 -.87 SP Engy 8,718.25 6,414.89 NYSE Composite 8,297.47 +27.06 +.33 +10.97 +.50 q 37.98 KeryxBio dd 4.55 +.06 SP Inds 2,498.89 1,941.99 Amex Market Value 2,437.24 +13.35 +.55 +6.97 +5.43 q 30.10 +.22 KeyEngy 25 17.18 +.35 SP Tech 3,060.82 2,298.89 Nasdaq Composite 3,078.32 +23.06 +.75 +18.16 +14.35 q 34.54 -.24 Keycorp 9 8.66 +.12 SP Util 1,405.88 1,074.77 S&P 500 1,409.75 +5.58 +.40 +12.10 +8.58 Kimco 79 19.76 +.15 StdPac dd 4.70 -.02 14,839.23 +64.78 +.44 +12.50 +7.69 Kinross g dd 9.93 -.04 Staples 12 16.46 +.04 14,792.23 11,208.42 Wilshire 5000 KodiakO g 50 10.53 +.17 Starbucks 868.57 601.71 Russell 2000 837.77 +7.59 +.91 +13.07 +3.04 32 53.55 +.34 Kohls 11 48.72 -1.65 StarwdHtl 23 56.81 +.78 Kraft 19 38.35 -.03 StateStr 12 45.96 +.20 13,360 Dow Jones industrials LSI Corp 16 8.73 -.07 StlDynam 13 15.49 +.46 LamResrch 13 43.58 +.30 Stryker 16 54.95 +.05 Close: 13,239.13 13,020 LVSands 30 59.12 +2.52 Suncor gs 10 33.93 +.59 Change: 6.51 (flat) LennarA 55 26.55 -.02 Suntech dd 3.13 -.02 12,680 10 DAYS Level3 rs dd 27.53 +1.03 SunTrst 23 24.54 +.16 13,600 LibtyIntA 23 19.50 -.09 SupEnrgy 17 28.65 +.02 LillyEli 10 40.32 +.12 Supvalu dd 6.48 +.15 LincNat 31 27.07 +.30 SusqBnc 25 10.11 +.04 12,800 LinkedIn n cc 90.38 -.64 Symantec 18 18.32 +.15 LionsGt g 62 14.25 +1.04 Synovus dd 2.15 +.07 LizClaib 9 12.08 -.12 Sysco 15 29.65 +.02 12,000 LockhdM 11 89.56 +.24 TCF Fncl 15 12.39 +.14 LaPac dd 10.12 +.19 TD Ameritr 18 20.07 -.03 11,200 LyonBas A 11 42.54 -.36 TJX s 20 38.10 +.19 tw telecom 59 22.52 +.32 M-N-O-P TaiwSemi ... 15.16 +.37 10,400 MEMC dd 3.99 -.15 TalismE g ... 13.87 +.31 S O N D J F M MFA Fncl 8 7.39 +.05 TangerFac 43 29.71 +.06 MGIC dd 5.00 +.14 Target 14 58.37 -.04 MGM Rsts 3 14.45 +.03 TeekayTnk ... 5.28 +.04 Macys 14 39.62 -.11 TelefEsp TOCKS OF OCAL NTEREST ... 17.19 +.33 MagHRes dd 7.23 +.14 TenetHlth 50 5.53 -.05 YTD YTD Manitowoc dd 15.36 -.36 Terex 67 25.53 -.29 Name Div PE Last Chg %Chg Name Div PE Last Chg %Chg Manulife g ... 13.74 -.06 TevaPhrm 14 43.29 +.21 MarathnO s 8 34.49 -.12 1.32 10 47.57 +.70 +10.0 MeadWvco 1.00 21 30.95 -.29 +3.3 TexInst 18 33.84 +.82 AFLAC MktVGold q 49.60 -.33 1.76f 48 31.65 +.06 +4.7 OldNBcp .36f 15 13.10 +.18 +12.4 3M Co 15 89.74 +.18 AT&T Inc MV OilSv s q 43.80 -.02 AirProd 2.56f 16 92.01 +.30 +8.0 ThrshdPhm dd 7.08 +.09 Penney .80 22 36.22 -.02 +3.0 MktVRus q 32.41 -.21 1.80f 16 42.88 -.12 -2.8 PennyMac Tiffany 20 68.68 +.65 AlliantEgy 2.20f 8 18.50 -.04 +11.3 MktVJrGld q 24.88 -.40 1.88 10 38.41 -.32 -7.0 TimeWarn 13 35.94 +.03 AEP MarIntA 66 38.08 -.06 PepsiCo 2.06 16 64.73 +.26 -2.4 cc 24.40 -.30 AmeriBrgn .52 15 38.56 +.24 +3.7 MartMM 50 88.99 +.29 TollBros ... ... 7.48 -.25 +29.9 dd 58.12 -.58 ATMOS 1.38 14 30.78 +.07 -7.7 PilgrimsP MarvellT 12 15.44 +.06 Transocn .50 9 6.62 ... -31.8 16 59.12 -.08 BB&T Cp .80f 17 31.38 +.32 +24.7 RadioShk Masco dd 13.70 +.32 Travelers 4 7.77 -.36 BP PLC .04 37 6.35 -.06 +47.7 1.92f 6 46.92 +.09 +9.8 RegionsFn Mattel 15 33.53 +.47 TrinaSolar 23 6.65 +.04 BcpSouth .04 31 13.98 +.15 +26.9 SbdCp McDrmInt 21 13.63 +.18 TriQuint ... 7 1955.00 +11.00 -4.0 6 10.57 +.10 Caterpillar McGrwH 16 47.25 -.29 TwoHrbInv 1.84 15 113.73 +.15 +25.5 SearsHldgs .33t ... 79.86 -2.69 +151.3 Tyson 12 19.77 -.09 McEwenM dd 4.11 +.08 Chevron 3.24 8 110.70 +.42 +4.0 Sherwin 1.56f 26 107.57 +.93 +20.5 Mechel ... 10.81 -.07 U-V-W-X-Y-Z CocaCola 2.04f 19 70.40 +.24 +.6 SiriusXM ... 17 2.27 +.01 +24.7 MedcoHlth 19 68.93 -1.36 .65f 20 29.86 +.36 +25.9 UBS AG ... 14.51 +.07 Comcast 1.89 18 44.03 -.31 -4.9 Medtrnic 12 39.48 -.20 1.00 16 56.92 +.53 +12.9 SouthnCo US Airwy 14 7.19 +.04 CrackerB MelcoCrwn 26 14.11 +.39 ... ... 2.76 -.13 +17.9 1.84f 12 83.16 -.06 +7.5 SprintNex USG dd 17.28 -.07 Deere Merck 19 37.89 -.14 .22e ... 15.80 +.08 +21.5 UltraPt g 9 25.29 +.39 Dell Inc ... 9 17.37 +.07 +18.7 SPDR Fncl MetLife 8 38.79 +.41 UtdContl 9 20.62 +.67 Dillards .20 7 62.97 -.07 +40.3 StratIBM12 .76 ... 25.17 -.02 -.4 MetroPCS 12 10.00 -.10 UPS B 21 81.11 +2.70 Dover 1.26 14 64.21 +.07 +10.6 TecumsehB ... ... 4.43 -.01 -.4 MKors n ... 45.32 -.96 -.51 EnPro ... 17 38.17 +.25 +15.7 TecumsehA MicronT dd 8.63 -.19 UtdRentals 32 42.07 ... ... 4.63 +.15 -1.5 q 18.52 +.12 FordM .20 7 12.63 +.12 +17.4 Microsoft 12 32.20 -.40 US NGs rs Trchmrk s .60f 11 50.31 -.24 +15.9 US OilFd q 41.29 +.26 FredsInc .24f 17 14.18 +.16 -2.7 MobileTele 15 18.24 -.65 dd 31.64 +1.89 FullerHB 2.38e ... 55.97 +.62 +9.5 Molycorp 23 29.46 +.64 USSteel .30 17 31.30 +.14 +35.4 Total SA 15 84.62 -.86 ... ... 1.22 -.08 +7.0 Monsanto 25 79.97 +1.16 UtdTech GenCorp ... ... 6.56 +.21 +23.3 USEC UtdhlthGp 12 56.13 +.54 MonstrWw 22 9.65 +.11 .78f 13 31.85 +.20 +17.7 GenElec .68 16 20.21 +.01 +12.8 US Bancrp UnumGrp 7 24.20 -.24 MorgStan 18 20.06 +.53 1.16 20 125.89 -.08 +1.8 WalMart 1.59f 13 60.74 -.10 +1.6 23 27.81 -.17 Goodrich Mosaic 11 57.48 -.03 UrbanOut ... 10 12.15 -.01 -14.3 WellsFargo .88f 12 34.25 +.36 +24.3 ... 23.78 +.02 Goodyear MotrlaSolu 15 50.42 -.11 Vale SA HonwllIntl 1.49 23 60.46 +.09 +11.2 Wendys Co ... 23.14 .08 ... 5.03 -.01 -6.2 MotrlaMob dd 39.34 +.02 Vale SA pf .84 12 27.74 +.01 +14.4 8 27.95 -.04 Intel MurphO 13 59.84 +1.17 ValeroE WestlkChm .30 17 64.94 -.31 +61.4 .32 15 27.13 +.31 +38.0 q 44.20 -.25 Jabil Mylan 16 22.87 -.02 VangEmg .60 34 22.28 +.27 +19.3 1.68 -.02 KimbClk 2.96f 18 73.01 +.09 -.7 Weyerhsr NII Hldg 15 17.23 -.24 VantageDrl dd .17 9 8.33 +.01 +4.6 VerizonCm 47 39.65 +.08 Kroger .46 25 24.13 -.24 -.4 Xerox NRG Egy 22 16.41 -.36 cc 41.64 -1.30 Lowes ... ... 9.49 +.92 -4.8 .56 21 30.53 +.12 +20.3 YRC rs Nabors 15 20.84 +.02 VertxPh 16 48.46 +.84 McDnlds 2.80 19 97.73 +.07 -2.6 Yahoo ... 18 15.15 -.03 -6.1 NOilVarco 18 82.93 -.63 ViacomB VimpelCm 11 10.87 -.17 NetApp 28 44.06 +.67 Netflix 27 114.33 +4.37 VirgnMda h ... 24.40 +.22 23 118.84 +2.16 NwGold g ... 9.47 -.09 Visa dd 21.13 +.88 NY CmtyB 13 13.83 -.08 Vivus Vodafone ... 26.65 +.24 Newcastle 2 6.62 +.05 1 2.29 -.01 MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE) NewmtM 14 53.53 -.22 Vonage AINERS ($2 OR MORE) OSERS ($2 OR MORE) dd 45.81 +.09 NewsCpA 15 20.12 +.11 VulcanM Name Vol (00) Last Chg Name Last Chg %Chg Name Last Chg %Chg Walgrn 12 34.06 -.15 NikeB 24 112.13 +.91 11 63.44 +.98 BkofAm NobleCorp 30 41.00 -.25 WalterEn 6495579 9.53 -.27 ReconT h 2.25 +1.41 +168.2 LeFON28 19.00 -3.95 -17.2 17 34.79 -.05 S&P500ETF 1129066 140.85 +.55 ReadgIntB 7.00 +2.74 +64.3 StratFON 17.41 -3.42 -16.4 NokiaCp ... 5.40 +.07 WsteMInc 51 17.37 -.17 SPDR Fncl 1102893 15.80 +.08 AmpioPhm 3.82 +1.14 +42.5 CarverB rs 6.80 -1.26 -15.6 NorflkSo 13 68.30 -.68 WeathfIntl WellPoint 9 67.67 +.34 NorthropG 8 61.87 -.12 SprintNex 1007991 2.76 -.13 Geokinetics 2.02 +.47 +30.3 UniBus un 6.02 -.98 -14.0 13 38.19 -.07 NovaGld g ... 6.99 -.03 WDigital Citigrp rs 715246 37.17 +.48 KenseyN 30.20 +5.61 +22.8 SumFWV 3.86 -.54 -12.3 -.05 Novartis 11 55.55 +.76 WstnUnion 10 18.00 621597 83.70 +.70 Iridium un 12.86 +2.36 +22.5 MEMSIC 4.56 -.64 -12.3 20 30.42 -.04 iShR2K NuanceCm 58 26.47 +.32 WmsCos 571094 20.25 -1.30 Amertns pf 3.00 +.50 +20.0 ChiMYWnd 2.15 -.29 -11.9 17 37.77 +.65 Bar iPVix Nucor 18 44.80 +.57 WmsSon FordM 518051 12.63 +.12 Agenus rs 6.27 +1.02 +19.4 PrUVxST rs 21.85 -2.92 -11.8 38 12.10 +.01 Nvidia 16 14.64 +.04 Windstrm 17.52 +2.31 +15.2 Hastings 2.15 -.25 -10.4 XL Grp dd 21.57 -.30 PwShs QQQ 497587 66.99 +.47 Ceres n OCharleys dd 9.84 6.00 +.75 +14.3 ML FON28 19.68 -2.22 -10.1 15 26.23 -.17 RegionsFn 483490 6.35 -.06 MSB Fin OcciPet 12 101.50 +.92 XcelEngy 18 37.12 -.15 OfficeDpt 16 3.57 +.05 Xilinx 16 15.32 -.21 YSE IARY OmniVisn 12 19.43 +.55 Yamana g ASDA IARY 4 3.81 -.22 OnSmcnd 77 9.23 +.14 YingliGrn 1,902 Total issues 3,131 Advanced 1,658 Total issues 2,660 2 3.50 -.35 Advanced OpkoHlth dd 4.91 -.02 Yongye 132 Declined 1,111 New Highs 894 New Highs 176 dd 26.09 -.97 Declined Oracle 16 29.76 +.02 Youku Unchanged 118 New Lows 7 Unchanged 108 New Lows 21 27 22.64 +.36 Orexigen dd 5.01 +.21 ZionBcp Volume 3,844,623,627 dd 13.24 +.21 OwensCorn 17 36.86 -.05 Zynga n Volume 1,506,431,613

Soft sales? Spending on luxury items rebounded last year, driving sales of high-end jewelry at Tiffany & Co. But the trend slowed during the holiday season for Tiffany’s – worldwide net sales rose 7 percent in the last two months of 2011. As a result of the pullback by consumers, Tiffany trimmed its full year earnings guidance. Tiffany’s fourth-quarter results are out today.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

One big Apple universe

MARKET SUMMARY G

Oracle earnings

$29.76 ORCL $40 Oracle has delivered strong earnings over the past four quarters and is expected to do so 30 again when it reports its latest $30.20 ’12 results today. 20 But Wall Street will be watchest. Operating ing for what Oracle says about $0.54 $0.56 EPS how sales of new licenses for its business software fared. New 3Q ’11 3Q ’12 licenses, which are a key genPrice-to-earnings ratio: 16 erator of future revenue, fell well based on past 12 months’ results short of Wall Street’s expectaDividend: $0.24 Div. Yield: 0.8% tions in the September-toNovember quarter. Source: FactSet

YTD Name NAV Chg %Rtn American Beacon LgCpVlInv 20.24 +0.05 +14.7 LgCpVlIs 21.32 +0.05 NA American Cent EqIncInv 7.70 +0.02 +6.2 GrowthInv 28.45 +0.15 +15.8 InfAdjI 12.81 -0.06 +0.5 UltraInv 26.41 +0.17 +15.2 ValueInv 6.25 +0.01 +10.7 American Funds AMCAPA m 21.31 +0.08 +13.2 BalA m 19.70 +0.05 +8.7 BondA m 12.60 -0.02 +1.0 CapIncBuA m 51.37 +0.10 +5.3 CapWldBdA m20.96 +0.04 +2.4 CpWldGrIA m 35.85 +0.09 +12.1 EurPacGrA m 40.04 +0.09 +13.9 FnInvA m 39.51 +0.10 +12.0 GrthAmA m 33.01 +0.17 +14.9 HiIncA m 11.09 ... +5.7 IncAmerA m 17.51 +0.02 +5.5 IntBdAmA m 13.60 -0.03 +0.2 IntlGrInA m 30.04 +0.11 +9.9 InvCoAmA m 30.12 +0.11 +11.7 MutualA m 27.68 +0.06 +7.6 NewEconA m 27.79 +0.20 +16.9 NewPerspA m 29.86 +0.13 +14.1 NwWrldA m 52.41 +0.06 +13.6 SmCpWldA m 38.97 +0.17 +17.5 TaxEBdAmA m12.67 -0.01 +2.0 USGovSecA m14.28 -0.03 -0.6 WAMutInvA m 30.70 +0.05 +8.1 Aquila ChTxFKYA m 10.81 ... +0.4 Artisan Intl d 23.06 +0.03 +16.3 IntlVal d 28.15 +0.07 +12.2 MdCpVal 21.75 +0.03 +10.4 MidCap 39.84 +0.12 +21.0 Baron Growth b 56.09 +0.20 +10.0 SmCap b 26.06 +0.09 +13.7 Bernstein DiversMui 14.72 -0.01 +0.1 IntDur 13.75 -0.04 -0.2 TxMIntl 14.24 +0.03 +14.1 BlackRock Engy&ResA m 34.99 +0.32 +8.5 EqDivA m 19.60 ... +8.0 EqDivI 19.65 ... +8.0 GlobAlcA m 19.71 +0.02 +8.5 GlobAlcC m 18.34 +0.02 +8.3 GlobAlcI 19.81 +0.03 +8.6 Calamos GrowA m 54.08 +0.29 +16.6 Cohen & Steers Realty 66.59 +0.47 +9.5 Columbia AcornA m 30.94 +0.16 +16.2 AcornIntZ 39.40 +0.15 +14.8 AcornZ 32.04 +0.17 +16.3 DivBondA m 5.08 -0.01 +1.3 StLgCpGrZ 14.31 +0.10 +19.1 TaxEA m 13.81 -0.02 +2.1 ValRestrZ 50.25 +0.25 +13.0 DFA 1YrFixInI 10.33 ... +0.4 2YrGlbFII 10.11 ... +0.3 5YrGlbFII 11.01 -0.01 +0.9 EmMkCrEqI 20.28 -0.03 +17.6 EmMktValI 30.98 -0.10 +19.3 IntSmCapI 16.09 +0.07 +18.5 RelEstScI 25.35 +0.20 +9.8 USCorEq1I 12.18 +0.05 +13.4 USCorEq2I 12.02 +0.05 +13.7 USLgCo 11.11 +0.04 +12.5 USLgValI 21.85 +0.03 +14.5 USMicroI 14.93 +0.15 +12.9 USSmValI 26.58 +0.22 +14.8 USSmallI 23.28 +0.19 +13.5 DWS-Scudder GrIncS 18.26 +0.07 +13.6 Davis NYVentA m 36.58 +0.16 NA NYVentC m 35.26 +0.15 NA NYVentY 36.97 +0.16 NA Delaware Invest DiverIncA m 9.14 -0.03 +0.6 Dimensional Investme IntCorEqI 10.59 +0.04 +14.6 IntlSCoI 15.94 +0.07 +15.3 IntlValuI 16.74 +0.07 +13.8 Dodge & Cox Bal 75.18 +0.12 NA Income 13.63 -0.02 +2.5 IntlStk 33.51 +0.09 +14.6 Stock 116.11 +0.31 NA DoubleLine TotRetBdN b 11.18 ... +2.5 Dreyfus Apprecia 44.64 +0.24 +10.1 Eaton Vance LrgCpValA m 18.93 +0.07 +10.8 FMI LgCap 17.00 +0.08 +11.5 FPA Cres d 28.61 +0.01 +6.8 NewInc m 10.68 ... +0.3 Fairholme Funds Fairhome d 30.23 -0.27 +30.6 Federated StrValI 4.90 +0.02 +1.4 ToRetIs 11.34 -0.03 +1.3 Fidelity AstMgr20 13.12 -0.01 +3.3 AstMgr50 16.15 +0.01 +7.5 Bal 19.86 +0.04 +9.2 BlChGrow 50.34 +0.31 +18.6 Canada d 53.49 +0.20 +6.7 CapApr 28.84 +0.21 +17.1 CapInc d 9.24 +0.01 +7.9 Contra 77.28 +0.50 +14.6 DiscEq 24.28 +0.09 +12.9 DivGrow 30.41 +0.13 +17.5 DivrIntl d 29.05 +0.10 +13.8 EqInc 45.65 +0.17 +10.5 EqInc II 19.04 +0.04 +9.4 FF2015 11.72 +0.01 +7.2 FF2035 11.74 +0.03 +11.3 FF2040 8.20 +0.03 +11.4 Fidelity 35.64 +0.19 +14.4 FltRtHiIn d 9.80 ... +2.3 Free2010 14.02 +0.02 +7.0 Free2020 14.20 +0.02 +8.2 Free2025 11.85 +0.02 +9.6 Free2030 14.13 +0.04 +10.0 GNMA 11.77 -0.03 GovtInc 10.61 -0.03 -1.1 GrowCo 97.27 +0.74 +20.2 GrowInc 20.71 +0.10 +13.5 HiInc d 9.01 ... +5.6 Indepndnc 25.79 +0.13 +19.1 IntBond 10.85 -0.02 +0.3 IntMuniInc d 10.44 -0.01 +0.5 IntlDisc d 31.29 +0.06 +13.3 InvGrdBd 7.70 -0.02 +0.4 LatinAm d 55.94 +0.07 +14.4 LevCoSt d 29.73 +0.08 +18.4 LowPriStk d 40.80 +0.09 +14.2 Magellan 73.44 +0.30 +16.6 MidCap d 30.46 +0.13 +14.3 MuniInc d 13.13 -0.01 +1.6 NewMktIn d 16.63 -0.02 +6.4 OTC 64.55 +0.50 +18.0 Puritan 19.49 +0.04 +10.2 RealInv d 30.57 +0.24 +10.9 Series100Idx 9.95 +0.05 +12.8 ShIntMu d 10.80 ... +0.3 ShTmBond 8.52 -0.01 +0.6 SmCapStk d 18.89 +0.08 +14.2 StratInc 11.05 ... +3.2 Tel&Util 17.44 -0.02 +0.6 TotalBd 10.93 -0.02 +0.8 USBdIdxInv 11.68 -0.03 -0.3 Value 72.96 +0.17 +15.0 Fidelity Advisor NewInsA m 22.54 +0.15 +14.3 NewInsI 22.82 +0.15 +14.3 StratIncA m 12.34 -0.01 +3.2 Fidelity Select Gold d 41.09 -0.30 -2.7 Fidelity Spartan 500IdxAdvtg 50.11 +0.20 +12.6 500IdxInstl 50.12 +0.20 +12.6 500IdxInv 50.11 +0.20 +12.6 ExtMktIdAg d 40.83 +0.22 +15.1 IntlIdxAdg d 33.65 +0.12 +13.1 IntlIdxIn d 33.64 +0.12 +13.1 TotMktIdAg d 40.85 +0.17 +13.1 TotMktIdI d 40.84 +0.17 +13.1 First Eagle GlbA m 49.24 +0.09 +9.1

OverseasA m 22.26 +0.05 Forum AbStratI 11.02 ... FrankTemp-Frank Fed TF A m 12.30 -0.01 FrankTemp-Franklin CA TF A m 7.26 ... Growth A m 50.46 +0.16 HY TF A m 10.49 ... Income A m 2.18 ... Income C m 2.20 ... IncomeAdv 2.17 ... NY TF A m 11.90 -0.01 RisDv A m 37.05 +0.04 StrInc A m 10.50 ... US Gov A m 6.86 -0.02 FrankTemp-Mutual Discov A m 29.44 +0.02 Discov Z 29.81 +0.01 QuestZ 17.57 +0.04 Shares A m 21.73 +0.04 Shares Z 21.90 +0.03 FrankTemp-Templeton Fgn A m 6.84 +0.03 GlBond A m 13.25 +0.02 GlBond C m 13.28 +0.03 GlBondAdv 13.21 +0.02 Growth A m 18.64 +0.06 World A m 15.76 +0.06 Franklin Templeton FndAllA m 10.86 +0.02 GE S&SUSEq 44.36 +0.25 GMO EmgMktsVI 11.92 -0.05 IntItVlIV 20.78 +0.12 QuIII 23.98 +0.09 QuVI 23.99 +0.09 Goldman Sachs HiYieldIs d 7.15 ... MidCpVaIs 37.93 +0.06 Harbor Bond 12.44 ... CapApInst 43.75 +0.25 IntlInstl d 61.25 +0.04 IntlInv m 60.67 +0.04 Hartford CapAprA m 33.85 +0.18 CapAprI 33.87 +0.19 CpApHLSIA 43.50 +0.19 DvGrHLSIA 21.38 +0.07 TRBdHLSIA 11.74 -0.03 Hussman StratGrth d 11.54 -0.05 INVESCO CharterA m 17.84 +0.05 ComstockA m 17.19 +0.05 EqIncomeA m 8.94 +0.01 GrowIncA m 20.39 +0.05 HiYldMuA m 9.64 -0.01 Ivy AssetStrA m 25.75 +0.05 AssetStrC m 24.98 +0.05 JPMorgan CoreBondA m 11.80 -0.03 CoreBondSelect11.79 -0.03 HighYldSel 7.93 ... IntmdTFSl 11.22 -0.01 ShDurBndSel 10.97 ... ShtDurBdU 10.97 ... USEquit 11.33 +0.04 USLCpCrPS 22.56 +0.06 Janus BalT 26.81 +0.05 GlbLfScT d 28.06 +0.07 OverseasT d 39.30 +0.02 PerkinsMCVT 22.40 +0.05 TwentyT 61.95 +0.29 John Hancock LifAg1 b 12.75 ... LifBa1 b 13.30 ... LifGr1 b 13.29 ... LifMo1 b 13.05 ... Lazard EmgMkEqtI d 19.90 -0.02 Legg Mason/Western CrPlBdIns 11.20 -0.03 MgdMuniA m 16.61 -0.01 Longleaf Partners LongPart 30.58 +0.21 SmCap 28.31 +0.17 Loomis Sayles BondI 14.69 +0.02 BondR b 14.62 +0.01 Lord Abbett AffiliatA m 11.94 +0.06 BondDebA m 7.96 ... ShDurIncA m 4.59 -0.01 ShDurIncC m 4.62 -0.01 MFS IsIntlEq 18.39 +0.04 TotRetA m 14.96 ... ValueA m 25.12 +0.07 ValueI 25.24 +0.07 MainStay HiYldCorA m 5.96 ... Manning & Napier WrldOppA 7.76 +0.03 Matthews Asian China d 24.08 -0.24 India d 16.81 -0.19 Merger Merger b 15.81 ... Metropolitan West TotRetBdI 10.47 -0.03 TotRtBd b 10.47 -0.03 Morgan Stanley Instl IntlEqI d 13.90 +0.03 MdCpGrI 38.40 +0.01 Natixis InvBndY 12.34 -0.01 StratIncA m 15.17 ... StratIncC m 15.25 ... Neuberger Berman GenesisIs 49.80 +0.17 GenesisTr 51.66 +0.17 Northern HYFixInc d 7.32 ... Oakmark EqIncI 29.29 +0.07 Intl I d 19.84 +0.02 Oakmark I 47.86 +0.16 Oberweis ChinaOpp m 10.48 -0.07 Old Westbury GlbSmMdCp 15.31 +0.03 Oppenheimer DevMktA m 33.81 -0.09 DevMktY 33.44 -0.09 GlobA m 61.58 +0.21 IntlBondA m 6.33 +0.01 IntlBondY 6.33 +0.01 IntlGrY 29.08 +0.09 LtdTmNY m 3.35 -0.01 MainStrA m 36.80 +0.20 RocMuniA m 16.44 -0.02 RochNtlMu m 7.17 ... StrIncA m 4.21 ... PIMCO AllAssetI 12.28 ... AllAuthIn 10.77 ... ComRlRStI 6.93 -0.01 DivIncInst 11.59 -0.02 EMktCurI 10.55 +0.02 EmMktsIns 11.69 -0.01 FloatIncI 8.74 +0.03 HiYldIs 9.31 ... InvGrdIns 10.54 -0.02 LowDrA m 10.36 -0.02 LowDrIs 10.36 -0.02 RERRStgC m 4.74 +0.01 RealRet 11.90 -0.05 RealRtnA m 11.90 -0.05 ShtTermIs 9.78 ... ToRtIIIIs 9.70 -0.04 ToRtIIIs 10.64 -0.03 TotRetA m 11.05 ... TotRetAdm b 11.05 ... TotRetC m 11.05 ... TotRetIs 11.05 ... TotRetrnD b 11.05 ... TotlRetnP 11.05 ... Parnassus EqIncInv 28.37 +0.11 Permanent Portfolio 48.98 +0.17 Pioneer PioneerA m 42.74 +0.08 Principal L/T2020I 12.38 +0.03 L/T2030I 12.30 +0.04 LCGrIInst 10.46 +0.06 Putnam GrowIncA m 14.47 ...

New construction Economists are anticipating that builders broke ground on slightly fewer homes last month than in January. Their forecast will be put to the test today when the Commerce Department reports housing starts data for February. While construction on residential projects rose overall from December to January, construction begun on singlefamily homes cooled off slightly.

59.23 ... +9.3 NewOpp VoyagerA m 23.96 +0.15 -0.3 Royce PAMutInv d 12.19 +0.05 +2.0 PremierInv d 21.05 +0.05 TotRetInv d 13.90 +0.06 +2.8 Russell +13.0 StratBdS 11.00 -0.03 +3.1 Schwab +5.5 1000Inv d 39.92 +0.15 +5.3 S&P500Sel d 22.03 +0.08 +6.1 Scout +1.5 Interntl d 31.99 +0.16 +6.5 Selected +4.9 American D 44.28 +0.17 -0.2 Sequoia Sequoia 160.26 +0.23 +8.5 T Rowe Price +8.5 BlChpGr 45.65 +0.38 +8.2 CapApprec 22.57 +0.01 +9.7 EmMktBd d 13.48 -0.01 +9.8 EmMktStk d 32.70 -0.10 EqIndex d 38.14 +0.15 +15.5 EqtyInc 25.74 +0.07 +8.0 GrowStk 37.73 +0.32 +8.0 HealthSci 37.93 +0.16 +8.1 HiYield d 6.76 ... +14.4 InsLgCpGr 19.14 +0.18 +14.7 IntlBnd d 9.80 +0.04 IntlGrInc d 13.07 +0.03 +9.9 IntlStk d 14.18 +0.01 LatinAm d 45.22 -0.17 +14.5 MidCapVa 24.04 +0.06 MidCpGr 60.01 +0.14 +15.6 NewAsia d 15.93 +0.01 +9.9 NewEra 46.67 +0.16 +8.8 NewHoriz 36.08 +0.19 +8.8 NewIncome 9.66 -0.02 OrseaStk d 8.29 +0.02 +5.6 R2015 12.68 +0.03 +13.0 R2025 12.95 +0.04 R2035 13.22 +0.05 +2.1 Rtmt2010 16.24 +0.02 +18.6 Rtmt2020 17.62 +0.05 +16.8 Rtmt2030 18.64 +0.06 +16.7 Rtmt2040 18.83 +0.07 ShTmBond 4.83 -0.01 +17.5 SmCpStk 35.79 +0.26 +17.6 SmCpVal d 38.53 +0.33 +16.9 SpecGrow 19.36 +0.08 +10.6 SpecInc 12.66 -0.01 +0.9 Value 25.43 +0.06 TCW -7.2 TotRetBdI 9.83 ... Templeton +11.2 InFEqSeS 19.13 +0.07 +13.4 Third Avenue +7.9 Value d 46.92 -0.18 +10.1 Thornburg +3.9 IncBldC m 18.79 +0.02 IntlValA m 27.22 +0.07 +15.7 IntlValI d 27.84 +0.07 +15.5 Tweedy, Browne GlobVal d 24.03 +0.05 +0.1 USAA +0.2 Income 13.13 -0.03 +5.2 VALIC Co I +0.1 StockIdx 26.26 +0.10 +0.4 Vanguard +0.4 500Adml 130.42 +0.52 +14.4 500Inv 130.38 +0.51 +14.3 BalIdx 23.42 +0.03 BalIdxAdm 23.43 +0.04 +9.5 BalIdxIns 23.43 +0.04 +12.7 CAITAdml 11.44 -0.02 +25.1 CapOpAdml d 75.97 +0.39 +10.9 DivGr 16.57 +0.05 +21.3 EmMktIAdm d 36.77 -0.06 EnergyAdm d123.46 +0.66 +13.4 EnergyInv d 65.75 +0.35 +8.9 EqInc 23.69 +0.05 +11.6 EqIncAdml 49.66 +0.09 +6.5 ExplAdml 76.44 +0.40 Explr 82.14 +0.43 NA ExtdIdAdm 45.36 +0.25 ExtdIdIst 45.35 +0.25 +1.5 FAWeUSIns d 88.45 +0.19 +3.0 GNMA 11.00 -0.02 GNMAAdml 11.00 -0.02 +14.7 GlbEq 18.22 +0.05 +12.2 GrthIdAdm 36.61 +0.20 GrthIstId 36.61 +0.20 +6.3 HYCor d 5.86 ... +6.1 HYCorAdml d 5.86 ... HltCrAdml d 57.76 +0.11 +13.3 HlthCare d 136.89 +0.27 +5.7 ITBondAdm 11.65 -0.05 +2.1 ITGradeAd 10.07 -0.03 +1.9 ITIGrade 10.07 -0.03 ITrsyAdml 11.49 -0.04 +15.5 InfPrtAdm 27.86 -0.10 +7.1 11.35 -0.04 +12.2 InfPrtI 14.18 -0.05 +12.3 InflaPro InstIdxI 129.57 +0.51 129.58 +0.51 +4.0 InstPlus InstTStPl 32.06 +0.14 IntlGr d 18.93 +0.03 +17.0 IntlGrAdm d 60.22 +0.09 +11.9 IntlStkIdxAdm d24.85 +0.05 +23.7 IntlStkIdxI d 99.38 +0.22 IntlStkIdxIPls d99.40 +0.22 30.47 +0.08 +1.4 IntlVal d LTGradeAd 10.09 -0.07 LTInvGr 10.09 -0.07 +1.9 17.01 ... +1.9 LifeCon LifeGro 23.31 +0.06 20.62 +0.02 +13.5 LifeMod +16.6 MidCapIdxIP 110.80 +0.26 MidCp 22.41 +0.05 +4.1 MidCpAdml 101.71 +0.24 22.46 +0.05 +6.5 MidCpIst 32.10 +0.08 +6.4 MidCpSgl Morg 20.39 +0.09 +7.3 MuHYAdml 10.87 -0.01 MuInt 14.05 -0.01 +7.2 MuIntAdml 14.05 -0.01 11.44 -0.01 +5.6 MuLTAdml MuLtdAdml 11.14 -0.01 MuShtAdml 15.93 ... NA NA PrecMtls d 20.43 +0.02 68.34 +0.32 +14.8 Prmcp d PrmcpAdml d 70.90 +0.32 PrmcpCorI d 14.81 +0.06 +20.5 REITIdxAd d 90.27 +0.71 10.59 -0.01 +13.7 STBond STBondAdm 10.59 -0.01 STBondSgl 10.59 -0.01 +15.3 10.72 -0.01 +15.4 STCor +14.0 STFedAdml 10.82 -0.01 +2.8 STGradeAd 10.72 -0.01 10.75 -0.01 +3.0 STsryAdml 20.61 +0.04 +13.9 SelValu d SmCapIdx 37.98 +0.25 +1.9 +14.4 SmCpIdAdm 38.01 +0.25 38.01 +0.26 +4.3 SmCpIdIst +6.1 SmCpIndxSgnl 34.25 +0.23 Star 20.41 +0.02 +4.7 StratgcEq 21.05 +0.08 +6.4 TgtRe2010 23.72 +0.01 +7.4 TgtRe2015 13.18 +0.01 +6.0 TgtRe2020 23.49 +0.03 +3.9 TgtRe2030 23.10 +0.06 +6.8 TgtRe2035 13.94 +0.04 +4.8 TgtRe2040 22.93 +0.07 +6.4 TgtRe2045 14.40 +0.05 11.96 -0.01 +5.1 TgtRetInc 13.42 +0.03 +2.8 Tgtet2025 TotBdAdml 10.89 -0.03 +1.2 10.89 -0.03 +1.3 TotBdInst +10.0 TotBdMkInv 10.89 -0.03 +1.2 TotBdMkSig 10.89 -0.03 14.86 +0.04 +1.1 TotIntl d 35.41 +0.15 +1.3 TotStIAdm 35.41 +0.15 +2.1 TotStIIns 34.17 +0.14 +1.4 TotStISig 35.39 +0.15 +2.3 TotStIdx +2.3 TxMCapAdm 70.57 +0.25 22.70 +0.05 +2.1 ValIdxAdm 22.70 +0.05 +2.4 ValIdxIns 23.65 -0.03 +2.3 WellsI 57.29 -0.08 +2.3 WellsIAdm Welltn 33.69 +0.03 58.20 +0.06 +7.7 WelltnAdm WndsIIAdm 51.36 +0.13 14.62 +0.04 +6.3 Wndsr WndsrAdml 49.32 +0.11 28.93 +0.07 +10.7 WndsrII Waddell & Reed Adv 8.46 +0.06 +9.9 AccumA m +11.3 SciTechA m 10.71 +0.05 +17.8 Yacktman Focused d 19.97 +0.02 +14.7 Yacktman d 18.74 +0.03

Housing starts In thousand, seasonally adjusted est. 695

2011

700 680 660 640 620 600 S

Source: FactSet

+18.3 +22.9 +13.3 +13.7 +9.9 +1.6 +12.9 +12.6 +14.4 NA +10.1 NA +9.5 +7.2 +14.7 NA +11.6 +18.5 NA +5.7 +18.7 +1.1 +13.5 NA NA NA +13.8 +14.5 NA +16.3 NA +13.3 NA NA NA NA +10.7 NA +13.6 +0.9 NA +11.7 NA NA NA +3.1 +12.3 +16.9 +5.7 +13.1 +13.3 +10.0 +0.8 +12.5 +12.6 +12.6 +7.5 +7.6 +7.6 +1.4 +11.5 +7.5 +16.1 +9.7 +9.6 +8.2 +8.2 +15.0 +15.0 +15.3 +15.3 +13.8 +14.5 +15.2 +15.2 +4.5 +4.5 +6.4 +6.3 -0.3 +1.7 +1.7 -1.5 +0.5 +0.5 +0.5 +12.6 +12.6 +13.2 +15.8 +15.8 +13.8 +13.8 +13.8 +14.4 -0.9 -0.9 +4.9 +10.5 +7.6 +14.1 +14.0 +14.1 +14.1 +14.1 +16.7 +2.3 +0.8 +0.9 +1.8 +0.3 +0.3 +5.4 +10.7 +10.7 +9.8 +9.9 +0.1 +0.2 +0.2 +1.3 +1.3 -0.2 +10.9 +13.8 +13.8 +13.8 +13.9 +9.0 +14.8 +5.8 +7.2 +8.3 +10.4 +11.4 +11.9 +11.9 +3.7 +9.4 -0.4 -0.4 -0.4 -0.4 +13.8 +13.1 +13.1 +13.1 +13.1 +13.2 +10.9 +10.9 +3.1 +3.1 +7.5 +7.5 +12.3 +14.5 +14.5 +12.2 +15.1 +20.2 +6.3 +7.0

Sports

8A • Daily Corinthian Editor’s Note: Results from Monday’s local prep action were not included in today’s edition due to an early deadline. If any information was reported it will be included in Wednesday’s paper.

Prep Baseball Late Saturday

Harding Aca. 4, Kossuth 2 @ Central Tournament Harding 000 101 2 — 4 4 2 Kossuth 001 001 0 — 2 2 0 WP: Z. Beasley. LP: John Mitchell. Multiple Hits: (HA) Beasley 2. 2B: (HA) P. Flowers. HR: (K) Jacob Wilcher. Record: Kossuth 8-3

Local Schedule Today Baseball Chester Co. @ McNairy, 4:30 Corinth @ Shannon, 6 Softball Belmont @ Central Pontotoc @ Corinth Fayette-Ware @ McNairy Tennis Booneville @ Central, 4 Wednesday Baseball Middleton @ McNairy, 4 Thursday Baseball SportsPlus Tournament McNairy Softball Pine Grove @ Biggersville, 5 Corinth @ Itawamba JCM @ McNairy Track AC Invitational @ Tish Co. Friday Baseball Belmont @ Central, 7 Shannon @ Corinth, 7 Ripley @ Kossuth, 7 SportsPlus Tournament McNairy Softball Central @ Kossuth McNairy @ Liberty Tennis Central @ Corinth, 4 Saturday Baseball Central @ New Hope, 1 Kossuth @ Oxford, 2 AC-Northridge, Ala. @ N.Hope SportsPlus Tournament McNairy Softball Biggersville @ Belmont, 1 Tish County Challenge Central, McNairy Monday, March 26 Baseball McNairy @ Bolivar, 4:30 Softball Biggersville @ Jumpertown, 4:30 New Albany @ Corinth

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Division 1-1A Basketball

Stafford, Little take top honors BY H. LEE SMITH II lsmith@dailycorinthian.com

Biggersville finished as the state runner-up in Class 1A and two of the major cogs in the pursuit of the gold ball were honored by their Division 1-1A foes. Cliff Little was named Coach of the Year in the seven-team league and senior Dexter Stafford claimed Player of the Year honors following the annual postseason meeting of league coaches. On the girls’ side Chris Parham was tabbed Coach of the Year after leading Thrasher to its first 1-1A Tournament title in 12 seasons. Player of the Year honors went to Pine Grove’s Bryana Davis. Stafford tallied 639 points — 17.8 per contest — and pulled down 297 rebounds (8.3) in leading the Lions to a 28-8 mark. The senior also led the team with 42 blocks and was

second with 54 steals. “It makes my job a lot easier having a kid like Dexter,” said Little. Stafford scored in double figures in 32 of the Lions’ 36 contests, including two 30-point outings in a 10-day span against league foe Blue Mountain. He also registered 12 double-doubles — all in points and rebounds. Over a five-year, 119-game career — including a seven-game stint as an eighthgrader — Stafford amassed 1,964 points. He reached the 30-point mark five times, tallying a career-best 33 against league rival Wheeler in his freshman season. Little led the Lions to the brink of their second state title in his first season on the bench. Biggersville swept through the double round-robin league schedule — going 12-0 — and claimed its third consecutive

1-1A Tournament crown with a Falkner: Kendrick Williams 76-57 win over Blue Mountain. Jumpertown: Tristian MiBiggersville followed up with chael, Mike Brown its first North State title since Pine Grove: Andrew Hopper, 1996 with a 79-61 win over Austin Hopper Coldwater. The Cougars endThrasher: Cole Lauderdale ed the Lions’ bid for their first Wheeler: Ryan Woods state title since the same season behind a 68-55 decision at MisGirls sissippi Coliseum in Jackson. The 28 wins are the most Player of the Year: Bryana since the 1996-97 club posted a Davis, Pine Grove 29-9 mark. Coach of the Year: Chris Parham, Thrasher Boys All-Division Player of the Year: Dexter Stafford, Biggersville Biggersville: Tyler Shelley Coach of the Year: Cliff Blue Mountain: Dannette Little, Biggersville Williams Falkner: Anjelica Prather, All-Division Brianna Williams, Ambreka Peterson Biggersville: Darrien WilJumpertown: Josie Reese liams, Martonious Watson Pine Grove: None Blue Mountain: Michael Thrasher: Xenia Sorrell, GraCulver, Ishmael Ruedas, Josh cie Cheek, Bridgett King Girley Wheeler: Kelsey Lowery

Along came Doug Jones, the new FB coach 28-year-old excited to be new CHS coach BY H. LEE SMITH II lsmith@dailycorinthian.com

Doug Jones didn’t have to use a statement famously uttered by his former high school coach and boss when he was introduced as Corinth High School’s new football coach at a Feb. 21 press conference. While Bobby Hall proclaimed “Northeast is back in the football business” when he was tabbed to lead a struggling Tiger program in 2001, Jones realizes the situation he’s coming into. “I’m excited to be a Corinth Warrior, this is a great opportunity for me and my family,” said the 28-year-old. “I’m not coming into a bad situation. Coach (Jimmy) Mitchell has done a great job, I want to build off what he’s done.” Mitchell announced his retirement earlier this year following a 40-year run in the profession — the last 20 as a head coach. In 14 seasons at Corinth, Mitchell led the Warriors to an 118-54 mark and six Division 1-3A championships. Despite being bumped up to Class 4A, the Warriors finished 6-6 and extended their consecutive

Shorts Photo by H. Lee Smith II

New Corinth football coach Doug Jones (left) talks with CHS Athletics Director Chris Coleman.

Please see JONES | 9A

Golf tournaments The 2nd Annual CHS Diamond Club Tournament will be held Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at Hillandale Country Club. Entry fee, which includes 18 holes with cart and lunch, for the four-person scramble is $200 per team. Mulligans are $5 each. For more information or to pre-register, call the Pro Shop at 286-8020. ■ Dr. Mike Weeden of Corinth and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes are hosting the “Fore Him” tournament on Saturday at Old Waverly Golf Club in West Point. Tee time is 9 a.m. Entry fee for the 4-person scramble is $125 per player, with the field limited to 60 participants. For more information or to register, call Dr. Weeden at 286-8860.

Plaza Lanes Bowling Leagues Standings and results from various leagues at Plaza Bowling Lanes.

Rebel Volunteer

3-1 Tons O’ Fun 22-6 Strikes & Spares, Inc. 17-11 We Bag Sand 16-12 Plumrose 15-13 Russell’s Beef House 15-13 They Aint Right 14-14 Alcorn Builders 14-14 Wayne’s Wrecker 14-14 Kimberly-Clark 13-15 Spoliers 10-18 Blue Light Specials 10-18 Corinth Relics 8-20 High Team Game: Corinth Relics 1275 High Team Series: Kimberly-Clark 3478 High Individual Games: Bo Russell 277, Steve Price 268, Bert Calvery 257 High Individual Series: Price 710, Tyler Corbin 697, Ryan Smith 636 2-23 High Team Game: Deadline for Baseball, Softball & They Aint Right 1262 T-Ball is March 31st High Team Series: They Aint Right 3560 w/practice clinics beginning April 2nd. High Individual BRING IN THIS AD & RECEIVE $5 OFF Games: Mike Whitley 257, Kidd Curry 247 WHEN SIGNING UP OR A MONTH FREE High Individual SeIF PAYING FOR A MEMBERSHIP IN FULL! ries: Curry 680, Adam Ellsworth 672 Call today for more information! A United Way Supported 662-287-4417 Agency 2-16 High Team Game:

Corinth h

Spring Sports Registration

Soccer * Baseball * Softball * T-Ball

Alcorn Builders Supply 1236 High Team Series: Russell’s Beef House 3462 High Individual Games: Tyler Corbin 269, Justin Mercer 268 High Individual Series: Corbin 758, Justin Lumpkin 604 2-9 High Team Game: Plumrose 1192 High Team Series: Wayne’s Wrecker Service 3374 High Individual Games: James McCorkle 244, Teresa Fugitt 225 High Individual Series: Bud Brooks 637, Kidd Curry 630 2-2 High Team Game: Strikes & Spares, Inc. 1215 High Team Series: Strikes & Spares, Inc. 3435 High Individual Games: James McCorkle 246, Kidd Curry 230 High Individual Series: Justin Lumpkin 621, McCorkle 615 1-26 High Team Game: They Aint Right 1176 High Team Series: Strikes & Spares, Inc. 3342 High Individual Games: Adam Ellsworth 238, Missy Joslin 218 High Individual Series: Ellsworth 599, Kenny Monroe 586 1-19 High Team Game: We Bag Sand 1238 High Team Series: We Bag Sand 3515 High Individual Games: Ryan Howell 254, Kidd Curry 254, Tyler Corbin 243 High Individual Series: Corbin 695, Gene Silvestrin 664, Howell 639

Monday Major

3-5 That Dog’ll Hunt 23-9 Split Happens 21-11 Outlaws 17-15 Last Minute 17-15 Shot Who??? 17-15 Misfits 16-16 Troy Boyz 14-18 Tons O’ Fun 13-19 Old Codgers 12-20 Nelson’s Garage 10-22 High Team Game: Old Codgers 1264 High Team Series: Old Codgers 3619 High Individual Games: (Men) Tyler Corbin 289, Justin Lumpkin 266, Kidd Curry 249, Wayne Null 223. (Women) Cindy Wooley 202, Christy Hickox 199, Belinda Hardin 196 High Individual Series: (Men) Corbin 787, Curry 700, Lumpkin 638, Null 632. (Women) Bea Brents 542, Starr Martin 533, Hardin 482 2-27 High Team Game: Split Happens 1265 High Team Series: Old Codgers 3619 High Individual Games: (Men) Kidd Curry 290, Willy Fowler 266, Justin Lumpkin 247, Curry 242. (Women) Belinda Hardin 214, Bea Brents 201, Brents 194, Starr Martin 183 High Individual Series: (Men) Curry 726, Fowler 620, Lumpkin 614. (Women) Brents 563, Hardin 539, Cindy Wooley 525 2-20 High Team Game: Tons O’ Fun 1147 High Team Series: Split Happens 3357

High Individual Games: (Men) Tyler Corbin 239, Ryan Howell 225, Adam Ellsworth 213. (Women) April Clark 193, Belinda Hardin 180, Monice Rowland 179 High Individual Series: (Men) Corbin 621, Ellsworth 583, Ed Fowler 553. (Women) Rowland 526, Bea Brents 503, Hardin 502 2-13 High Team Game: Nelson’s Garage 1216 High Team Series: Nelson’s Garage 3413 High Individual Games: (Men) Ryan Howell 225, Bud Brooks 225, Justin Lumpkin 220. (Women) Starr Martin 231, Bea Brents 195, Cindy Wooley 182 High Individual Series: (Men) Brooks 603, Tyler Corbin 595, Howell 578, Lumpkin 578. (Women) Martin 565, Wooley 523, Brents 504 2-6 High Team Game: Outlaws 1209 High Team Series: Outlaws 3429 High Individual Games: (Men) Tyler Corbin 251, Adam Ellsworth 241, Stan Howell 234. (Women) Bea Brents 256, Missy Joslin 190, Belinda Hardin 187 High Individual Series: (Men) Corbin 761, Ellsworth 660, Howell 613. (Women) Brents 627, Hardin 483, Cindy Wooley 475 1-30 High Team Game: That Dog’ll Hunt 1212 High Team Series: That Dog’ll Hunt 3439 High Individual Games: (Men) David Curry 243, Ryan Howell 235, Stan Howell 225. (Women) Cindy Wooley 203, Bea Brents 194

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

JONES: Chosen out

Scoreboard College basketball

of 71 other coaches CONTINUED FROM 8A

playoff appearance streak to 12 by finishing second in Division 1-4A. Athletics Director Chris Coleman said 71 coaches applied for the job and 23 were interviewed. The field was narrowed down to seven leading up to the final decision. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re happy to have him and his wife (Hallie),â&#x20AC;? said Coleman. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enthusiastic, a hard worker and will relate well to our kids.â&#x20AC;? Jones is the programs 19th head coach since Cecil Meyers began what would be a 12-year stint in 1928. Seven coaches have come and gone since Johnny Plummer left following the 1977 season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve wanted to be a head coach,â&#x20AC;? said Jones. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a good community to raise a family in.â&#x20AC;? Jones played for Hall at Amory and was on the four-time state championâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s staff for six seasons at Madison Central. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Six years in a good program under a great coach are better than 20 years in a great program under an average coach,â&#x20AC;? said Jones. He coached wide receivers all six seasons and also coordinated special teams for two years. Last season, he added offensive coordinator to his resume. Jones played receiver and returned punts for Hall, as well as Pat Byrd, at Amory. During his senior campaign, the Panthers ended the Warriorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; perfect season with a 12-7 win in the second round of the 2000 playoffs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On of the things I learned from Coach Hall was that hard work gets you where you need to be,â&#x20AC;? said Jones. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to work hard and try to get better all the time.â&#x20AC;? Research shows that the 2012 season will be the 100th for the program. After watching the Warriors run a spread offense the last five years, fans can expect to see a new-look attack. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The triple and mid-line option are back in Northeast Mississippi,â&#x20AC;? Jones said with a smile.

NIT TOURNAMENT First Round Tuesday UMass 101, Mississippi State 96, 2OT Seton Hall 63, Stony Brook 61 Iowa 84, Dayton 75 Tennessee 65, Savannah State 51 Northwestern 76, Akron 74 Middle Tennessee 86, Marshall 78 Oregon 96, LSU 76 Washington 82, Texas-Arlington 72 Stanford 76, Cleveland State 65 Wednesday Minnesota 70, La Salle 61 Drexel 81, UCF 56 Northern Iowa 67, Saint Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 65 Miami 66, Valparaiso 50 Bucknell 65, Arizona 54 Nevada 68, Oral Roberts 59 Illinois State 96, Mississippi 93, OT Second Round Friday Washington 76, Northwestern 55 Saturday, March 17 UMass 77, Seton Hall 67 Sunday Drexel 65, Northern Iowa 63 Nevada 75, Bucknell 67 Iowa 97, Oregon 108 Monday Middle Tennessee (26-6) at Tennessee (19-14), 6 p.m. Minnesota (20-14) at Miami (20-12), 8 p.m. Stanford (22-11) vs. Illinois State (21-13), 10:30 p.m.

NCAA menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tournament FIRST ROUND At UD Arena, Dayton, Ohio Tuesday Western Kentucky 59, MVSU 58 BYU 78, Iona 72 Wednesday Vermont 71, Lamar 59 South Florida 65, California 54 â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; THURSDAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GAMES East Regional At Pittsburgh Kansas State 70, Southern Mississippi 64 Syracuse 72, UNC Asheville 65 Gonzaga 77, West Virginia 54 Ohio State 78, Loyola (Md.) 59 At Albuquerque, N.M. Wisconsin 73, Montana 49 Vanderbilt 79, Harvard 70 South Regional At Louisville Kentucky 81, Western Kentucky 66 Iowa State 77, UConn64 At Albuquerque, N.M. Baylor 68, South Dakota State 60 Colorado 68, UNLV 64 At Portland, Ore. VCU 62, Wichita State 59 Indiana 76, New Mexico State 66 West Regional At Louisville, Ky. Murray State 58, Colorado State 41 Marquette 88, BYU 68 At Portland, Ore. Louisville 69, Davidson 62 New Mexico 75, Long Beach State 68 â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FRIDAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GAMES East Regional At Nashville, Tenn. Cincinnati 65, Texas 59 Florida State 66, St. Bonaventure 63 South Regional At Greensboro, N.C. Lehigh 75, Duke 70 Xavier 67, Notre Dame 63 Midwest Regional

At Greensboro, N.C. Creighton 58, Alabama 57 North Carolina 77, Vermont58 At Columbus, Ohio N.C. State 79, San Diego State 65 Georgetown 74, Belmont 59 At Nashville, Tenn. Ohio 65, Michigan 60 South Florida 58, Temple 44 At Omaha, Neb. Florida 71, Virginia 45 Norfolk State 86, Missouri 84 West Regional At Columbus, Ohio Saint Louis 61, Memphis 54 Michigan State 89, LIU 67 At Omaha, Neb. Florida 71 Virginia 45 Norfolk State 86, Missouri 84 â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SATURDAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GAMES East Regional At Pittsburgh Syracuse 75, Kansas State 59 Ohio State 73, Gonzaga 66 At Albuquerque, N.M. Wisconsin 60, Vanderbilt 57 South Regional At Louisville, Ky. Kentucky 87, Iowa State 71 At Albuquerque, N.M. Baylor 80, Colorado 63 At Portland, Ore. Indiana 63, VCU 61 West Reigonal At Louisville, Ky. Marquette 62, Murray State 53 At Portland, Ore. Louisville 59, New Mexico 56 â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SUNDAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GAMES EAST At Nashville, Tenn. Florida State 56, Cincinnati 62 SOUTH At Greensboro, N.C. Lehigh 58, Xavier 70 MIDWEST At Greensboro, N.C. North Carolina 87, Creighton 73 At Columbus, Ohio Georgetown 63, N.C. State 66 At Nashville, Tenn. Ohio 62, South Florida 56 At Omaha, Neb. Kansas 63 Purdue 60 WEST At Columbus, Ohio Michigan State 65, Saint Louis 61 At Omaha, Neb. Norfolk State 50, Florida 84

NCAA womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tournament SATURDAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GAMES DES MOINES REGIONAL First Round At Rosemont, Ill. Tennessee 72, UT Martin 49 DePaul 59, BYU 55 FRESNO REGIONAL First Round At Norfolk, Va. West Virginia 68, Texas 55 Stanford 73, Hampton 51 At West Lafayette, Ind. South Carolina 80, Eastern Michigan 48 Purdue 83, South Dakota State 68 RALEIGH REGIONAL First Round At College Station, Texas Arkansas 72, Dayton 55 Texas A&M 69, Albany (NY) 47 At College Park, Md. Maryland 59, Navy 44 Louisville 67, Michigan State 55 KINGSTON REGIONAL First Round At Bridgeport, Conn. Kansas State 67, Princeton 64 UConn 83, Prairie View 47 At Spokane, Wash.

Gonzaga 86, Rutgers 73 Miami 70, Idaho State 42 At Ames, Iowa Kentucky 68, McNeese State 62 Green Bay 71, Iowa State 57 â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SUNDAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GAMES DES MOINES REGIONAL First Round At Bowling Green, Ohio Florida 70, Ohio State 65 Baylor 81, UC Santa Barbara 40 At Chapel Hill, N.C. Georgetown 61, Fresno State 56 Georgia Tech 76, Sacred Heart 50 At Little Rock, Ark. Delaware 73, UALR 42 Kansas 57, Nebraska 49 FRESNO REGIONAL At Norman, Okla. St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 69, Creighton 67 Oklahoma 88, Michigan 67 At Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt 60, Middle Tennessee 46 Duke 82, Samford 47 RALEIGH REGIONAL At Notre Dame, Ind. California 84, Iowa 74 Notre Dame 74, Liberty 43 At Tallahassee, Fla. Marist 76, Georgia 70 St. Bonaventure 72, Florida Gulf Coast 65, OT KINGSTON REGIONAL First Round At Baton Rouge, La. Penn State 85, UTEP 77 LSU 64, San Diego State 56 â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; MONDAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GAMES DES MOINES REGIONAL At Rosemont, Ill. DePaul (23-10) vs. Tennessee (258), TBA FRESNO REGIONAL At Norfolk, Va. West Virginia (24-9) vs. Stanford (32-1), TBA At West Lafayette, Ind. South Carolina (24-9) vs. Purdue (25-8), TBA RALEIGH REGIONAL At College Station, Texas Arkansas (24-8) vs. Texas A&M (2310), TBA At College Park, Md. Maryland (29-4) vs. Louisville (239), TBA KINGSTON REGIONAL At Bridgeport, Conn. Kansas State (20-13) vs. UConn (30-4), TBA At Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga (27-5) vs. Miami (26-5), TBA At Ames, Iowa Kentucky (26-6) vs. Green Bay (311), TBA

Pro basketball NBA standings EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct d-Chicago 37 10 .787 d-Miami 32 11 .744 Orlando 29 16 .644 d-Philadelphia 25 20 .556 Indiana 25 18 .581 Atlanta 25 19 .568 Boston 23 20 .535 New York 21 24 .467 Milwaukee 20 24 .455 Cleveland 16 25 .390 Detroit 16 28 .364 Toronto 15 30 .333 New Jersey 15 31 .326 Washington 10 33 .233 Charlotte 7 36 .163 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct d-Oklahoma City 33 11 .750 d-San Antonio 29 13 .690

GB â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 3 7 11 10 10Â˝ 12 15 15Â˝ 18 19Â˝ 21 21Â˝ 25 28 GB â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 3

d-L.A. Lakers L.A. Clippers Memphis Dallas Denver Houston Phoenix Minnesota Utah Portland Golden State Sacramento New Orleans d-division leader

Daily Corinthian â&#x20AC;˘ 9A 28 25 24 25 24 24 22 22 21 21 18 15 11

16 18 18 20 20 21 22 23 22 23 23 29 34

.636 .581 .571 .556 .545 .533 .500 .489 .488 .477 .439 .341 .244

5 7Â˝ 8 8Â˝ 9 9Â˝ 11 11Â˝ 11Â˝ 12 13Â˝ 18 22Â˝

â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games Atlanta 103, Cleveland 87 L.A. Clippers 87, Detroit 83, OT Sacramento 115, Minnesota 99 Memphis 97, Washington 92 Miami 91, Orlando 81 Phoenix 99, Houston 86 Utah 103, L.A. Lakers 99 Oklahoma City 111, Portland 95 Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games Philadelphia at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Boston at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Cleveland at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m. Chicago at Orlando, 8 p.m. Minnesota at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Dallas at Denver, 10:30 p.m. Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games Chicago at Toronto, 7 p.m. Phoenix at Orlando, 7 p.m. New York at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Cleveland at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Washington at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Golden State at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Minnesota at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Detroit at Denver, 9 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Dallas, 9:30 p.m.

Baseball Spring training Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games N.Y. Yankees 6, Houston 3 Baltimore (ss) 3, Boston (ss) 3, tie, 10 innings Washington 1, Miami (ss) 1, tie Detroit 10, St. Louis 3 Atlanta (ss) 5, Toronto (ss) 3 Minnesota 5, Miami (ss) 2 Tampa Bay 2, Pittsburgh 1 Philadelphia 4, Toronto (ss) 3, 10 innings Atlanta (ss) 3, N.Y. Mets 2 Boston (ss) 7, Baltimore (ss) 4 Oakland (ss) 4, Chicago Cubs (ss) 3 San Francisco (ss) 7, Oakland (ss) 2 Arizona 8, Texas (ss) 6 Cincinnati 9, Cleveland 2 Texas (ss) 12, Chicago Cubs (ss) 7 L.A. Angels 8, Milwaukee 1 Chicago White Sox 5, Seattle 0 Colorado 8, L.A. Dodgers (ss) 6 San Diego 8, Kansas City 5 L.A. Dodgers (ss) 3, San Francisco (ss) 3, tie Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games Boston 8, Tampa Bay 4 Houston 9, N.Y. Mets 5 Toronto 10, Philadelphia 2 Detroit 11, Washington 7 Minnesota 10, Pittsburgh 0 St. Louis 4, Miami 2 Atlanta 2, Baltimore (ss) 2, tie, 10 innings Chicago Cubs (ss) 3, Texas (ss) 2 L.A. Dodgers 1, L.A. Angels 1, tie, 6 innings Colorado (ss) vs. San Diego (ss) at Tucson, Ariz., ppd., Rain Colorado (ss) vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., ccd., Rain Kansas City 6, Cleveland 4 Arizona (ss) 8, Cincinnati 7 San Diego (ss) 5, San Francisco 1 Texas (ss) vs. Milwaukee at Phoenix, Ariz., ccd., Rain

Chicago White Sox 7, Chicago Cubs (ss) 5, 10 innings Oakland 11, Arizona (ss) 2 Baltimore (ss) 6, N.Y. Yankees 3 Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games St. Louis 4, Atlanta 3 Houston 7, Miami 4 Philadelphia 4, Detroit 3 Minnesota 8, Boston 4 Chicago Cubs vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Arizona vs. Oakland at Phoenix, 4:05 p.m. Cincinnati vs. Chicago White Sox at Glendale, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Milwaukee vs. Texas at Surprise, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. L.A. Angels vs. Colorado at Scottsdale, Ariz., 4:10 p.m.

Hockey NHL standings, schedule EASTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF GA d-N.Y. Rangers 71 44 20 7 95 195 158 d-Boston 71 41 27 3 85 228 178 d-Florida 71 35 23 13 83 180 197 Pittsburgh 70 44 21 5 93 229 177 Philadelphia 71 41 22 8 90 228 202 New Jersey 72 41 26 5 87 198 187 Ottawa 73 37 26 10 84 221 213 Washington 71 36 29 6 78 191 200 Winnipeg 71 34 29 8 76 189 199 Buffalo 72 33 29 10 76 180 204 Toronto 72 32 32 8 72 208 219 Tampa Bay 71 32 32 7 71 199 240 Carolina 72 28 29 15 71 190 214 N.Y. Islanders 72 29 32 11 69 169 216 Montreal 73 28 32 13 69 191 203 WESTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF GA x-St. Louis 73 46 19 8 100 189 142 d-Vancouver 70 42 20 8 92 219 177 d-Dallas 72 39 28 5 83 189 192 Detroit 71 44 24 3 91 219 171 Nashville 70 41 21 8 90 201 181 Chicago 72 39 25 8 86 217 210 Colorado 74 39 30 5 83 194 195 Phoenix 72 35 26 11 81 188 186 San Jose 70 35 25 10 80 191 179 Los Angeles 71 34 25 12 80 163 156 Calgary 72 34 26 12 80 181 197 Anaheim 72 30 31 11 71 179 200 Minnesota 71 29 32 10 68 153 199 Edmonton 71 28 36 7 63 188 210 Columbus 70 22 41 7 51 161 226 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. d-division leader â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games Boston 3, Philadelphia 2, SO N.Y. Islanders 3, Montreal 2, SO Florida 3, Buffalo 2, SO Pittsburgh 5, New Jersey 2 Carolina 5, Minnesota 3 Toronto 3, Ottawa 1 Colorado 3, N.Y. Rangers 1 St. Louis 3, Tampa Bay 1 Vancouver 4, Columbus 3 Los Angeles 4, Nashville 2 San Jose 3, Detroit 2, OT Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games Columbus 2, Calgary 1, SO Phoenix 3, Edmonton 2, SO Philadelphia 3, Pittsburgh 2, OT Chicago 5, Washington 2 Nashville 3, Anaheim 1 Carolina 4, Winnipeg 3 Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games N.Y. Islanders at Toronto, 7 p.m. Florida at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Winnipeg at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Chicago at Columbus, 7 p.m. New Jersey at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. Edmonton at Nashville, 8 p.m. Phoenix at Dallas, 8 p.m. Calgary at Colorado, 9 p.m. San Jose at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.

EASY TO OPERATE.

EASY ON YOUR WALLET.

-NEW 4010

%* . ĆŤÄ&#x2026;Ä&#x20AC;Ä Ä&#x20AC;ĆŤÄ¨#! .ĆŤ+.ĆŤ ÄŠĆŤ +*ĆŤ ĆŤ +), 0ĆŤ". )!ĆŤ3%0$ĆŤ %*#ĆŤ) *!12!. %(%05Ä&#x2039; '! ĆŤ,+3!.$+1/!/ĆŤ3%((ĆŤ#+ĆŤ ..5ĆŤ%*ĆŤ"+.ĆŤ ĆŤ0!/0ÄĄ .%2!Ä&#x2039;

ALL-NEW 4010

Bowling * Billiards Gameroom * Restaurant

Bring this ad in for ONE FREE GAME One coupon per person, per day, expires 4/30/12 Shoe Rental Required

Plaza Bowling Lanes 2001 Shiloh Rd. â&#x20AC;˘ Corinth, MS

662-286-8105

Bowling-Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s #1 Participation Sport! â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where we roll out the red carpet just for you!â&#x20AC;?

The newSPECIAL Mahindra 4010 KAGE ĆŤ ĆŤ (gear or HST) delivers 38hp DOWN PAYMENT on a compact fram with class-leading maneuverability. These value-packed powerhouses will go fast, so hurry in for a test-drive.

As low as $330 mo. wac

ABBY FARM SUPPLY 662-223-5347 2501 Hwy 72 Walnut, MS

1521 Hwy 45 Saltillo, MS

16135 Hwy 51 Millington, TN

10A • Tuesday, March 20, 2012 • Daily Corinthian

Wroten’s Shop Hardware WE’ VE GOT EVERYTHING!

Shop

FABRIC HAMMOCK WITH STAND

8 MARTIN GOURDS WITH POLE

Sta St Stand tand

48” Solid 69.95 Oak Porch Swing

10534

Hardware and chain included. Constructed of solid oak hardwoods. Sturdy, horizontal back provides outstanding comfort. 127993

• 48,000 BTUs; 13,000 BTU SIDE BURNER • ELECTRONIC IGNITION • DURABLE STAINLESS AND PAINTED STEEL

MIGHTY MULE

AIR COMPRESSOR 5 HP - ELECTRIC

299

1199 $

PORTABLE CONCRETE STEPS

215151

STEEL LEAF RAKE W/ CUSHION GRIP

TRIMMER HEAD

•EASY TO LOAD, NO SPECIAL LINE NEEDED •PREVENTS LINE BREAK •ABSORBS SHOCK AND MAXIMIZES TRIMMER LINE LIFE •TAKES ANY BRAND .095 TRIMMER LINE

7.57

and up an

PIT BULL

Estate Hose Wagon

BIG DOGG

• Heavy-duty frame with four 10” pneumatic wheels • Chrome handle with cushion grip • 6’ leader hose • Comes partially assembled, just attach handle • Hold 400 ft. of 5/8” hose

REGULAR & SPIKE COLLARS WITH CHAIN LEAD

104.13

HOMEBASIX

HOUSEHOLD CORN BROOM

• NATURAL FIBER PICKS UP DIRT AND DUST, INDOORS, OUTDOORS • STURDY WIRE WOUND CONSTRUCTION 4 SEWS • METAL HANDLE WITH HANG UP CAP

22-TINE

PIVOTRIM GAS

BOOT BRUSH

SUGGESTED RETAIL

GRANDMA’S LYE SOAP

WIRELESS DRIVEWAY ALARM

BRAND: SPEEDWAY CAP GAL=80 SPECS: 12 CFM AT 90 PSI, 13.5 CFM AT 40 PSI. 140 PSI MAXIMUM. TWIN CYLINDER. OIL LUBRICATED. BELT DRIVEN. ASME TANK.

CALL FOR PRICING

80 GAL., 2 STAGE

GAS GRILLS

•7,566 CUBIC INCHES OF COOKING SPACE •INCLUDES TOP WARMING GRATE • VARIABLE TEMPERATURE CONTROL •ROTARY IGNITION

ALUMINUM CAN CRUSHER

299.47

9 95 99.95

VERTICAL SMOKERS

4-BURNER LP

ELECTRIC, PROPANE AND CHARCOAL

4-Gal. Bayou Fryer Solid Steel FreeStanding Unit 2 Stainless Steel Baskets

RIFLE & SHOTGUN

ALUMINUM CASE

•DESIGNED FOR RIFLES, SHOTGUNS, AND PAINTBALL GUNS WITH ACCESSORIES •STURDY ALUMINUM DOUBLE-FOAM CASE •COMBINATION LOCK AND 2 CHROME KEY LATCHES •CONTINUOUS PIANO HINGE

532 S. tate St. • Corinth, MS

662-287-6191

Daily Corinthian • Tuesday, March 20, 2012 • 11A

TIMBES TIRE 301 Hwy. 72 East - Burnsville, MS

Ph. 427-8408

TIRE & EXHAUST & ALIGNMENT

Mills Used Cars & Campers 1403 Hwy 72 W • Corinth 662-286-0223 Mark Mills * Marion Mills

Pratt Family Medical

Dr. Joseph Pratt, MD Dr. Amy Davis, MD 121 Pratt Dr 1A • Corinth 662-286-0088 1105 S. Cass St Corinth, MS 284-9500

1108 S. Cass St • 662-287-2398 2301 Golding Dr (inside Wal-mart) 662-287-831

Support our future! Advertise on the Kid’s Page! Compliments of:

• Pizza • Salads • Games • Jumpers • Blacklight • Putt Putt • Golf

201 N. Cass St Corinth, MS 287-0102

Support our future! Advertise on the Kid’s Page!

Cornerstone Health & Rehab of Corinth, LLC “Where Life is Worth Living” 302 Alcorn Drive Corinth 662-286-2286

SMC RECYCLING Whitfield Nursing 2760 S. Harper • Corinth

Home, Inc

662-665-0069

2101 E. Proper St 662-286-3331

Mon. - Fri. 8 am - 4 pm Sat. 8 am - 11 am Call us for scrap pick-up.

1000 S. Harper Rd • Corinth, MS 662-286-5800

REBECCA COLEMAN PHIPPS

McPeters Funeral Directors 1313 3rd St • Corinth 662-286-6000

Visit our website www.kingkars.net 662-287-8773 916 Hwy. 45 South Corinth, MS 38834

Attorney & Counselor at Law 605 Taylor St • P.O. Box 992 Corinth, MS 38835-992 662-286-9211 • Fax 662-286-7003 www.corinthlawyer.com “Supporting Education”

Wisdom

12A • Daily Corinthian

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

4 years of college isn’t only road to success DEAR ABBY: Do you think every American child should get a fouryear college degree? I keep meeting students who have a real talent and passion for other jobs — military, cosmetology or skilled trades, such as Internet technology and carpentry — but whose parents are furious at the suggestion they might not graduate from a four-year college. It’s a little-known fact that there is actually a shortage of skilled tradespeople these days. IT jobs pay well and are constantly in demand. As my grandmother used to say, “Everyone needs a plumber when the toilet’s clogged.” It distresses me to see so many parents disregard their kids’

Abigail Van Buren Dear Abby

instincts a b o u t their skills and desired careers in favor of the “more schooling is always better” philoso-

phy. Graduating from college has been part of what we envision as the “American dream,” but not every kid is going to be fulfilled after getting one of those degrees when the jobs that go with it don’t materialize. If a child wants to go into the military or become a skilled tradesperson, parents should at least consider what they’re sug-

gesting. Because someone chooses a career path that isn’t what a parent hoped for doesn’t mean he or she can’t be successful. — ANN ARBOR READER DEAR READER: I have had this discussion with many people over the years and I agree. While it is crucial that young people finish high school, not every child is intellectually inclined. Many have talents better-suited to the trades. A person with skill and drive can earn a good living as a plumber, electrician, tailor or in the food industry. Some brilliant and successful people started but didn’t finish college. Many of them are in the arts and technology fields. Economic realities being what they are today,

parents should be flexible and sensitive to their children’s aspirations. ■■■

DEAR ABBY: For 20 years, my secret (to some, but not to others) involvement with a married man has kept me on an emotional roller coaster. We were both married at the time it began, and it was always understood that we would not leave our partners. However, since then my marriage has broken down. Conventional wisdom — expressed by friends, family and your column repeatedly — has it that I should end this hopeless affair, get out and meet other men. I have made numerous attempts, but have accepted that he’s the only man I feel com-

fortable being intimate with. I don’t want him to leave his marriage, from which he draws much respectability and desperately needed security. However, his obvious delight in our afternoon trysts does suggest that his so-called pictureperfect marriage doesn’t meet his emotional and sexual needs. And that’s what irks me! This couple presents a happy profile in our community. The urge to burst his hypocritical bubble is growing within me with every passing year. Would it be morally reprehensible for me to let his wife know that she has been made a fool of for the last 20 years? — SEETHING IN CANADA

DEAR SEETHING: Yes. Resist the urge. What makes you think his wife doesn’t know? Once more than two people know this kind of “secret,” word has a way of circulating. I see nothing positive to be gained by trying to hurt the wife. If your lover has to make a choice between the two of you, the person who will get the boot will be you. You knew this from the beginning. And you may find that it is not the wife who has been a fool for 20 years, but you. (Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Write Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.)

throw line. The pressure is on, but it’s also your chance to be a star and save the day. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19). Your concern about social standing is well founded. Image is important. You’ll be deciding how you want to be perceived in the new season and making fresh decisions. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 18). You’ll love the particular brand of distraction that seeks you out today. You may decide that it’s not a diversion at all, but rather a delightful bit of meaning that’s been purposefully put in your path. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). A little plan might

fall through, but the big picture is still intact. In some way, the pressure is off of you now. This is your chance to make a new deal. Above all, you have hope. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 20). Believing impossible things takes practice. You’re just the kind of dreamer who will practice often, and your belief will bring about miraculous results. Your harmonious personal life makes it possible for you to give quality attention to your work. You’ll excel and be promoted. Moves and renovations happen in May. Virgo and Cancer people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 40, 50, 23, 41 and 39.

Horoscopes BY HOLIDAY MATHIS Creator’s Syndicate

Happy equinox, and welcome to the first day of the new season. With the equal distribution of day to night comes a sense of balance and beauty. The sun in Aries brings opportunity, new birth and the zesty energy of the warrior -- which doesn’t always have to do with war. Sometimes the warrior energy has more to do with living life to the fullest. ARIES (March 21-April 19). You have the sense that the world is full of promise and that you’re just the one to make good. It’s as though the sky was painted for you alone and the angels are

awaiting your orders. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You have a clear intention for the day and a stellar sense of direction to help you head toward it. You’re also willing to change tactics or jump onto a different path whenever necessary. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’re constantly learning and growing, and sometimes you just want to stop and take stock of where you are. Love helps you do this. Having someone to talk to and share special moments with will help you to realize your blessings. CANCER (June 22-July 22). The imbalance in your life will be set right. You’re realizing more and

more that just because things aren’t quite the way you want them to be doesn’t mean they are not perfect in the grand scheme. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Sometimes you talk off of the top of your head, and it doesn’t come out the way you want it to. People hear your heart, though, and it’s in the right place. So anything you say that’s a little off won’t count for much. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There’s much to gain from keeping up with loved ones. They may vent about topics that are irrelevant to you, and yet you can appreciate the fact that others have different priorities

and interests. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’re going into a new season, but you won’t forget your heritage. You’ll attract good fortune as you pay homage to the ghosts who have inspired the person you are today. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Everything cannot be important to you at once, although it may feel that way as this new season opens before you. There’s a wonderful sense of urgency to your mood. You want to know, do and be “it all.” SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21). In some way, you’ll feel like a professional basketball player stepping up to the free-

Eliza Jane’s

Protecting the Ones You Love Is Our Policy

Children’s Clothing & Boutique Morgan Winters, Owner, invites you to shop for your little ones at Eliza Jane’s

Your family is your top priority. So why not set aside some time to discuss your life insurance needs? Our plans can help protect those who matter most to you. Call us today for more information, or to set up your policy. We have your insurance needs covered, for this generation and the next. Come meet with us for your insurance needs.

Whether your needs be Life, Health, Medicare Supplement or IRA’s/Annuities (3yrs 2%, 5yrs 3.05%, 7yrs 3.29%) • Life/Final Expenses • Group & Individual Health • Cancer

• • • •

Disability Income Accident Medicare Supplements Annuities/IRA’s

Morgan Winters

Children’s thru size 6 • Diaper Bags • Blankets Gifts & More Tues -

Fri 10:00 - 5:30 Sat 10:00 - 3:00

115 Filmore St. Corinth, MS 662-415-4276

NOW OPEN!! Top O’ The River, a family owned and operated restaurant, has expanded to Michie, Tennessee! For the last 30 years, catfish and seafood lovers at three locations in Alabama have enjoyed the exceptional food, friendly service and relaxing atmoshphere. ce riene e p e ex ou’v Comwhat y issing! nm bee

Bring this ad in and get the

RIVERBOAT SPECIAL for $9.99

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday only

Floyd Insurance Services, LLC 1509 Highway 72 East • Corinth, MS 38835 662-665-7970 • bfinsure@gmail.com

niston • Gadsden • Guntersville, A Michie, TN

Open: Tues.-Fri @ 4:30 pm; Sat. @ 4:00 pm; Sun. @ Noon; Closed Mondays Visit our website to learn more about us and download our menu! www.topotheriverrestaurant.com

5831 Hwy. 57 East • 731-632-3287 • Michie, TN

Daily Corinthian • Tuesday, March 20, 2012 • 13A

CASABELLA CLEARANCE CENTER CHECK OUT SATURDAY ONLY! THE CLEARANCE DECEMBER 10, 2011! EXPERIENCE

CASABELLA CLEARANCE CENTER CASABELLA FURNITURE OFFERS ONE ONE OF THEIR THEIR BIGGEST OFFERS BIGGEST SAVINGS EVENTS OF SAVINGS OF THE THEYEAR! YEAR!

DOORS 12 OPEN: noon

ASTONISHING!

WOODEN ARM RECLINERS

$250

Casabella

Clearance Center

FANTASTIC!

5 PIECE

WITH DROP-LEAF

SENSATIONAL! PLAN NOW TO JOIN HUNDREDS OF TWO VALUE-WISE AREA SHOPPERS! WAY EVERY ITEM AT IMPORTANT RECLINERS WHILE SUPPLIES LAST PRICE REDUCTIONS!

LOCATED BEHIND CASBELLA FURNITURE 662-665-9965 CORINTH, MS

“A TOTAL STOREWIDE EVENT!”

DINETTE

! 2 HOURS ONLY!

$29900

★ EXTRA SALES STAFF ★ EXTRA DELIVERY HELP ★ EXTRA OFFICE STAFF . . . All will be here to assist you at the sale!

“IN-STORE FINANCING AVAILABLE!” YOU”LL LOVE THIS!

ASSORTED RECLINING

AMAZING !

ODD MIRRORS 00

00 $299 SOFA

$25

STORE CLOSING EARLY FRIDAY . . . TO MARK DOWN EVERY ITEM IN EVERY DEPARTMENT FOR THIS HISTORIC EVENT! BE THERE WHEN THE DOORS OPEN SATURDAY AT 12 NOON SHARP!

★ ABSOLUTELY NOTHING WILL BE HELD BACK! 7-PC. OAK DINING ROOM SUIT BEAUTIFUL LEG TABLE WITH SIX FIDDLEBACK CHAIRS

$714

QUEEN LEATHER BED

MATCHING PIECES AVAILABLE CONTEMPORARY

$18900

NAPOLEAN BACK 24” BARSTOOL

DISTRESSED WHITE/NATURAL NATURAL FINISH

ENTERTAINMENT STAND

$4900

50%

CERTIFIED REDUCTIONS!

SHOCKING! NATURAL FINISH

COMPUTER HUTCH

$1000

OUTSTANDING!

OAK UNDER BED STORAGE UNIT

PERFECT FOR BREAKFAST NOOK

$9900

REDUCED! UP TO 12 48 MONTHS SAME AS CASH IT’S A HUGE SALE SELECTION! • Bunk Beds! • Daybeds! • Chairs! • Rockers! • Recliners! • Dinette Sets! • Room Packages! • Tables & Lamps!

“DON’T BE THE ONE TO MISS IT!”

PUB SET

• Accessories! • Curio Cabinets! • Desks! • Computer Desks! • • • • And Much More!

WAC WITH MONTHLY PAYMENTS

BUYERS IN THIS AREA...

★ Due to the nature of this sale, they cannot allow 00 ★ anyone to enter the building after 2:00 pm, Saturday. ★ They will have traffic control and parking attendants MICROFIBER ★ on site. All purchases must be paid by cash, personal check, charge 00 ★★ card, 12 Years Same As Cash financing with monthly or up to Four ★ payments and your good credit! Ask for details at the sale. ASHLEY ★ This sale cannot be combined with any other offer. 00 ★ All purchases must be delivered by December 00, 2011. MICROFIBER MOCHA COLOR ★ In some cases, product is limited to stock on hand. PLUS HUNDREDS OF SPECIALS NOT LISTED HERE! ★ If you find what you need...you’ll save big money!

SECTIONAL WITH RECLINERS $999 TWIN CHAIR ½ SLEEPER $360 SOFA

$25

SUPERB! 3 PC

$9900 NOTICE TO ALL FURNITURE

2 PIECE

REMARKABLE!

OAK MIRRORED CABINET WITH 00 SLIDING DOOR

FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED! FAMOUS NAME BRANDS REDUCED! ★ •ASHLEY ★ •JAMISON •BASSETT ★ •LEA •LANE •VN BASSETT ★ •LIBERTY •LAZBOY ★ ★ ★ And Many More!

$299

$15000

“EVERYTHING’S PRICED TO SELL FAST!”

YES! EVERY ITEM IN EVERY DEPARTMENT WILL BE PLAINLY MARKED AT DEEP DISCOUNTS FOR YOUR QUICK AND EASY SELECTION-

EVERYTHING’S • Living Rooms! • Dining Rooms! • Leather Furniture! • Motion Furniture! • Sectionals! • Sleeper Sofas! • Bedroom Suites! • Mattress Sets!

TAKE AS MUCH TIME TO SHOP AS YOU NEED...BUT YOU MUST ENTER THE BUILDING BEFORE 2 PM!

$2900

SORRY . . . NO ONE CAN BE ADMITTED BEFORE THE OFFICIAL 12 NOON OPENING ON SATURDAY

★ MANY ITEMS AT THEIR LOWEST PRICES EVER! LEATHER LOUNGER CHAIR

WITH MATCHING OTTOMAN ASSORTED COLORS

$36200

2-DRAWER OAK NIGHT STANDS

ALL WOOD

$6900

SOPHISTICATED!

POSTER BED CHERRY FINISH

$48900

OAK

TWIN PANEL BED

$21400

FULL OR QUEEN

PANEL HEADBOARD MERLOT FINISH

$8900

WHITE 1-DRAWER

NIGHT STAND

$8900

BUNK BED

$27900

TWIN FULL

BLACK AND SILVER WITH BUILT-IN LADDER

YES!...SAVE UP TO 72%! BUY TODAY GET TODAY REVOLUTIONARY!

PLUS HUNDREDS OF SPECIALS NOT

IT’S DESIGNED AND INTENDED TO BE PERHAPS THE GREATEST SAVINGS EVENT EVER IN THEIR 23-YEAR HISTORY! HURRY FOR GREATEST SELECTION!!

CHECK OUT THE MAGNIFICENT!

SPECIAL CREDIT OFFER! •

UP TO 12 MONTHS SAC WAC WITH MONTHLY PAYMENTS

Casabella

FREE Clearance Center DELIVERY WITHIN 50 MILES WITH PURCHASE OF LOCATED BEHIND CASBELLA FURNITURE 662-665-9965 CORINTH, MS

DO YOU NEED....

A COMPLETE NEW HOUSEFUL OF FURNITURE? BUY 3, 4, 5 ROOMS OR MORE DURING THIS HISTORIC EVENT AND SAVE HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS!

NOWORAND SAVE! MORE SHOP SATURDAY ONLY! NO ENTRY AFTER 2 PM! BUY$399

Local

14A • Daily Corinthian

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Rotary honors Haworth Smith attains Rotary student of month honor as student of month For the Daily Corinthian

Trevor Smith was the Corinth Rotary Club student of the month from Alcorn Central High School for the Month of February from the Alcorn School District. Trevor has been a standout in academics, sports and other extracurricular activities while at Alcorn Central. He is currently ranked 1 of 105 in class with an ACT score of 27. Trevor has been a member of the Beta Club, where he serves as treasurer. He has been active with the Future Business Leaders of America, where he served as vice-president his junior year and president his senior year. He is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a Student Government representative, a member of the Madrigal Choir and mixed Ensemble Choir, the Mu Alpha Beta Math Society and the Pep Club. Trevor is a co-editor of the ACHS Annual Staff and a member of the school Mentorship Program which works with elementary school students. He has been an active participant in sports, playing on the basketball team 4 years, football 3 years, tennis 2 years and baseball 2 years. This year, he serves as Senior Class president. He was elected to the Hall of Fame, Most Likely to Succeed, Senior Class Favorite, and is a member of the Top Ten by virtue of

Trevor Smith his class rank. As an underclassman, he served as Freshman Class vicepresident and Sophomore Class president. Trevor attended the National Leadership Forum on Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts during the summer of 2010 and the APEX Leadership Conference at Ole Miss during the summer of 2011. He was also a member of the Junior Leadership Alcorn Class of 2011. During his sophomore year, Trevor placed in FBLA competition in the area of Introduction To Business at the district, state, and national levels. During his junior year, he placed in at the district and state levels in the Sports Management category. Trevor has won many academic and sports awards during his high school years. For highest grade average in class, he has won Subject Area J7NÂ<H;;Ã?DL;IJ?D= tqxÃ;:K97J?EDÃI7L?D=IÃFB7D <?N;:Ã?D9EC; I H;J?H;C;DJÃFB7DD?D=

:L?9;Å<EHÅOEKHÅH;J?H;C;DJ If you’re not at your old job, your 401K shouldn’t be either. Chuck Counce of BancorpSouth Investment Services, Inc., specializes in retirement plan rollovers. Call him for a free consultation on rollover options and other investment products and services. Contact Chuck at 662-396-6016. Investment Services, Inc. Not FDIC No bank guarantee. insured. May lose value.

87D9EHFIEKJ> 9ECÃÃ

KIJÅH?=>JÅ<EHÅOEK

Awards in English I & II, Algebra I & II, Trigonometry, Advanced Algebra, Word Processing, World History, Anatomy & Physiology, Biology and Computer Discovery. Trevor was a Rotary Youth Leadership Delegate at the Olive Branch Convention during his junior year. He is also a Mississippi Scholar’s candidate. Sports awards to Trevor’s credit includes being selected to the All-County Tournament Team his sophomore and junior years, and the Basketball All-County Team his sophomore and junior years. He was named to the Football All District Team his sophomore year. To date, Trevor has been the recipient of the Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship worth $1,000 and is a Coca-Cola Scholars National Semifinalists. He has received an Academic Excellence and Leadership Scholarship from Ole Miss worth $6,000 and is a candidate for the Chancellor’s Leadership Class at Ole Miss. Hobbies and interests include playing recreational football, basketball and tennis with friends. Trevor is active in youth activities at Farmington Baptist Church, and enjoys working on a variety of community service projects, such as mentoring younger students, and the Annual Corinth Rotary Club/Daily Corinthian Christmas Food Basket Drive. Trevor also enjoys poetry. He has written some poetry with the World Class Poetry Organization and will have one poem published in Modern Poets sometime this summer. He will attend the University of Mississippi this fall semester where he will major in math. Upon completion of his undergraduate degree, Trevor plans to apply to Dentistry school and eventually become a dentist. Trevor is the son of Denny and Catrina Smith of Corinth.

For the Daily Corinthian

James Haworth, the son of Jeff and Mary Haworth, was named Rotary Student of the Month for February for the Corinth School District. Haworth is a senior at Corinth High School where he currently has a 4.08 grade point average and scored a 35 on the ACT. Haworth, along with another CHS student, was selected as STAR Student because of their impressive ACT scores. Haworth enrolled at Corinth High School last year and immediately recognized as a leader. He was selected as vice president of his senior class and president of the Key Club. He was also selected by his

James Haworth peers to receive the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) Good Citizen Award. He is a member of the Mu Alpha Theta Club, the Science Club, The Fellowship of

Christian Athletes, the National Honor Society and the Foreign Language Club. An athlete, Haworth is a member of the CHS Cross Country and Powerlifting teams. He also has earned a first-degree black belt in Isshinryu Karate and is a two-time recipient of the Presidential Physical Fitness Award. Active in the community, Haworth has volunteered at the Corinth/ Alcorn Aminal Shelter. Haworth has been accepted to the United States Military Academy at West Point following graduation from high school. He plans to major in chemical engineering.

Movie scene welcomes back John Carter John Carter, PG-13, ***, Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins, Willem Dafoe, Thomas Haden Church, Samantha Morton. Disney Film. Director Andrew Stanton. Based on a series written by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Length: 132 minutes. John Carter (Taylor Kitsch) is from Virginia and fought in the Civil War for the South. He had a wife and child. After a tragedy, Carter becomes an adventurer – looking for a pot of gold. He is tough, and he does not hesitate to use his rough and tough ways. He sometimes allows his mouth to override his abilities, especially when he becomes angry. Using his skills, he reminds the audience of the tongue in cheek attitude of Indiana Jones and others who followed the ad-

ventures of clones of the past moves. My most criticism was leaving Terry out some Burns of Carter’s adventures Movie Critic in the old west. His character is dangerous, determined and innovative. Through a mysterious event, John Carter is transported to Mars where he finds some very interesting aliens. Arriving on the Red Planet, Carter realizes he has strength way beyond ordinary aliens since the gravity is so different there. Finding the aliens are having their own Civil War, he is caught in yet another disagreement over power, money, ego, suppression

and prejudice. It seems that everyone thinks their cause is virtuous, yet they send the young men off to war to fight for wealth. All wars are not about wealth, but none of them should be. Some are necessary to right wrongs. A strange dog like creature befriends Carter. It seems man’s best friend may be moving toward the front stage in some of the movies out now. This unusual barking alien brought some welcome comic relief. I became a little tired of all the jumping, loud talk and overdrawn plot, but it was not too bad for a Saturday afternoon at the movies. I think advice John Carter quoted at the end was great. “Take up a cause, write a book, fall in love.” I will add another one, “follow your heart.”

CPR: Procedure done immediately helps survival CONTINUED FROM 1A ■ African Americans are almost twice as likely to experience cardiac arrest at home, work or in another public location than Caucasians, and

their survival rates are twice as poor. ■ Effective bystander CPR provided immediately after sudden cardiac arrest can double or triple a victims chance of survival.

■ Less than eight percent of people who suffer cardiac arrest outside the hospital survive. Learn more about CPR from the American Heart Association at www.heart.org.

Profession or Performance? One of the great and abiding debates among religious people has been over the relationship between faith and works, and no single passage of Scripture bearing on the subject has been more of a battleground in the controversy than James 2:14-26. It was this passage which so seriously challenged Martin Luther’s theory of salvation by faith alone that he designated the entire epistle of James “an epistle of straw” and left it out of his canon of New Testament books.

THIS SEASON, I WANT SOMETHING

DEPENDABLE NEW LOW PRICE MM 55 STIHL YARD BOSS®

BG 55 HANDHELD BLOWER

14995

Great for quickly cleaning driveways, sidewalks and hard-to-reach places ALSO AVAILABLE: BG 56 C-E Easy2Start™ Model

18995

FS 45 TRIMMER

349

Cultivate. “Pick” style tines aggressively loosen soil

95 Attachments sold separately.

Then Alternate. Edge, aerate, and more with easy-to-switch attachments

plu s!

$29.95! HALF PRICE WHEEL KIT JUST $59.95 SSW-SRP. Offer good through WITH MM 55 PURCHASE

Easy-to-use, well-balanced trimmer Lightweight, reliable and fast starting Can use nylon line or STIHL PolyCut™ head – ideal for lawn trimming or cutting close to fences and walls

6/16/12 at participating dealers while supplies last.

DOUBLE YOUR

WARRANTY WHEN YOU PURCHASE 6 BOTTLES OF STIHL HP ULTRA OIL OR 6 CANS OF STIHL MotoMix® PREMIXED FUEL

Double limited warranty protection applies to STIHL gasoline-powered products purchased and registered for personal nonincome producing, family and household purposes only. Other restrictions apply. See dealer for details.

15995

Abby Farm Supply 2501 Highway 72 Walnut, MS 38683 (662) 223-5347 Authorized STIHL Dealer

James opens with the affermation that faith apart from works in dead. “What doth it profit, my brethren, if a man say he hath faith, but have no works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or a sister be naked and lack of daily food, and one say unto them, Go in peace, be ye warmed and filled; and yet we give them not the things needful to the body; what doth it profit? Even so faith, if it have not works, is dead in itself.” - James 2:14-19. Is it enough for one to assert his faith? Or must there be the evidence of works to prove that assertion? We are reminded by Jesus: “Not everyone that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter the Kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father who is in heaven.” - Matt. 7:21. Profession is meaningless without Performance! When one sees his brother in need and says, “Good luck to you!” How much good has he done the person? Should he not have backed up his profession of good will with some concrete aid. Christianity must be practical in order to be real! Works are necessary to validate one’s faith. The Bible makes a clear distinction between “dead” faith and “living” faith. Dead faith is faith that understands, gives assent to facts, but does not act on the basis of information received. That kind of faith is worthless. Dead faith is without value. Living faith is that faith which trusts enough to follow carefully the instructions that may be given. No man can rightly say that he believes in Jesus Christ if he is unwilling to do the things Christ has commanded with regard to salvation and eternal life! Saying, “Lord, Lord” will not be a substitute for doing the Father’s will! Our faith must be shown by acts of obedience to God. When on cries out, “Men and brethren, what shall we do? Repent and be baptized-in the name of Jesus for the remission of sins and receive the gift of Holy Spirit. They did - obedient faith.” Note Acts 2:36-47.

Northside Church of Christ 3127 Harper Road - Corinth, MS - 286-6256 Minister - Lennis Nowell Schedule of Services Sunday Morning Bible Study........................................................... 9:45 Sunday Morning Worship Service ................................................. 10:35 Sunday Evening Worship Service .................................................... 5:00 Wednesday Night Bible Study ......................................................... 7:00 You are cordially invited to attend every service.

Daily Corinthian • Tuesday, March 20, 2012 • 15A

&:6K: NDJG ;DDIEG>CI DC 6C8:G $D>C I=: 6>AN DG>CI=>6C >C I=: ;><=I 6<6>CHI 86C8:G 7N 9DC6I>C< NDJG H=D: H>O: >C 9DAA6GH ID ,:A6N DG &>;: #IWH H>BEA: D NDJ L:6G 6 H=D: H>O: .=:C 9DC6I: JI 9DCWI ;DG<:I NDJG ;::I 6G: 6 E6>G Donations can be dropped off at the Daily Corinthian at 1607 N. Harper Road or mailed to P.O. Box 1800, Corinth, MS 38835.

Serving Corinth for 12 Years

OFF OIL CHANGE A FULL-SERVICE

Pennzoil Service Center Corinth, MS

e m i t e f Li ty n a r r Wa

No cash value. Cannot be used with other oil change coupons or discounts. Expires April 15, 2012

Free Brake Inspections And Estimates

Brakes

• Inspect The Rotors/Drums • Replace Pads/Shoes With Quality Components (additional parts and/or labor are not included)

Per Axle

We Also Offer

Tune-Ups & Light Mechanical

Expires April 15, 2012. *most vehicles

16A • Tuesday, March 20, 2012 • Daily Corinthian

“Same phone number and address since 1975” *Seldom your lowest bid but always your highest quality*

JIMCO ROOFING “Simply The Best”

FREE FREE FREE FREE

FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE

FREE FREE FREE FREE

Have your home professionally roofed by Jimco Roofing between March 20, 2012 and June 20, 2012 and you could be the lucky owner of a

totally new $455,000 custom home

in Aston Park in Eads, TN. With each complete roofing job Jimco will present you with two $100 tickets to the St. Jude Dream Home Give Away which will double your chances to win this magnificent home. Just simply save this entire page and present it to Jim Berry upon completion of your new roof to receive your 2 St. Jude Dream Home tickets... and the best of luck to you! FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE

Jim Berry Owner/Installer Your home is probably the most valuable investment that you have, we know that and take great pride in protecting and beautifying your home to give you decades of leak free, worry free protection. We have always been a “High End” roofing company. We do charge a higher price than most. However we strive to give you the “perfect” roof. We only use Owens Corning limited lifetime architectural shingles purchased from Lowes in Corinth. This shingle is a number 1 grade shingle, has a 110 MPH wind warranty, a stain and algae resistance warranty and class A fire resistance warranty, the highest in the industry. This shingle also carries a 10 year tru-protection, non pro-rated warranty. This shingle is rated a consumer best buy in consumer reports magazine. Owens Corning is the leader in the roofing industry since 1977. A lot of local companies use seconds, NOT US! When we tear off your old roof we are probably cleaner than you would expect. We first cover the ground around the perimeter of house with tarps to catch any small debris and nails. When we tear off the roof we do not throw any material onto the ground. We hand carry it in barrells over the roof to the dump truck, parked in your driveway. We never drive onto your lawn. We then inspect your decking and replace any bad, broken, or rotten wood with new. When we finish the tear off, we roll up the tarps and you are left with a well respected clean lawn. We always use a #1 grade 30 lb felt paper which is twice as thick as your normal 15 lb felt paper. We always install new drip metal with a white baked on enamel finish around the perimeter. We always install all new plumbing pipe flashings and new chimney metal on all 4 sides of chimney. We always install step flashings up both sides on all dormers and anywhere a roof buts up to a wall. On a recover, which is adding a new roof over your existing one layer roof, we first cut back the 1” shingle overhang around perimeter, then we install the white drip metal which will protect your facias and “hides” the old existing roof, then we install a new 30 lb felt paper over the old roof along with all new plumbing pipe flashings, chimney flashings and step flashings. Then we install the same Owens Corning limited lifetime architectural shingles, basically the same as a tear off other than we use longer nails. All shingles are installed per the manufacturers instructions with 4 nails per shingle on normal pitched roof and 6 nails per shingle on steep roofs, with all nails placed in the white nail lines. All singles are installed perfectly straight and no shingles are marred or scuffed up during the installation process. We cap off each job by installing either whirlybirds, electric power vents or continuous ridge vent. This is necessary to keep your attic cool and to comply with the manufactures warranty. We finish each job by painting all your vent pipes, chimney metal and all other flashings with enamel paint to blend in with your roof color. Our final touch: we wash off your new roof and wash out your gutters. You wind up with a beautiful, professionally installed roof that will protect you from the elements for decades to come. If you have a commercial or industrial building with a metal roof that has started to rust... don’t want until it’s too late. We can extend the life of your roof and beautify it at the same time. Also, is your metal roof getting so hot in the summer that your A/C can hardly keep up, causing your utility bill to skyrocket? Let us spray a coat of MuleHide A300 brand, bright white elastomeric rubber coating. This is an industrial grade roof coating that will adhere to your old metal roof. It is an EnergyStar rated product and will drastically reduce the temperature of the roof and also lower the temperature in the attic. This product is a finished brite white monolithic roof after it has dried however it can be top coated with a spray applied coat of Sherwin Williams metal latex paint in any color of your choosing. The same MuleHide A320 can also be applied to any flat, hot tar, torchdown or E.P.D.M. roof to stop leaks, reduce attic temperature and extend the life of the roof. It is not a cheap product but well worth it when compared to the replacement cost of a new roof. We also do metal, concrete tile, slate, cedar shakes, torchdown, E.P.D.M., and roof coatings. We also do roof inspection and certifications. We install a wide variety of shapes and sizes of skylights that is guaranteed not to leak. We also do expert carpentry work in case you may decide to add a carport, an addition, a front or back porch or maybe a deck. We are great at detecting and stopping leaks. We can also repair any damage you may have to you ceiling from previous leaks and eliminate any mold problems. We also work closely with Shawn Arnold over at S&G Gutters who can come out to your home and fabricate on site, a continuous seamless gutter with a baked on enamel finish available in 20 different colors. After Shawn is finished we will install our drip metal over into the gutters giving you TOTAL protection from the elements at the dripline of your roof. This is our 35th year straight of installing a quality roof. We never subcontract out any of our jobs and my roofers are screened and highly trained. We have many, many references from many satisfied customers. We are clean, prompt, professional & courteous. We carry a $1,000,000 Liability policy for your protection. We may be a higher priced company but we are well worth what we charge. Give us the opportunity to add you to our long list of satisfied customers. Remember... it’s your home, your most valuable investment. You wouldn’t take your $30,000 car to a shade tree mechanic. Your roof, along with your foundation, is the two most important parts to your home..., don’t be sorry...., be sure! You only get one chance to get it right, don’t be taken for a ride, call the name you can always trust... JIMCO! All of our roof jobs carry a 5 year warranty which is transferable in case you sell your home. We have no quarrels with others who bid their jobs for less..., they obviously know what their job is worth!

Call Jim or Theresa Berry to schedule an appointment.

Cell 662-665-1133 • Home 662-286-8257

1008 CR 400 (Salem Rd) Corinth MS 38834 See our ad in the Yellowbook and the web at www.jimcopro.com $ COUPON $ COUPON $ COUPON $ COUPON $ COUPON $

$ COUPON $ COUPON $ COUPON $ COUPON $ COUPON $ COUPON $ COUPON $ COUPON $ COUPON $ COUPON $ COUPON $

ATTENTION!!

FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE

$ COUPON $ COUPON $ COUPON $ COUPON $ COUPON $ COUPON $ COUPON $ COUPON $ COUPON $ COUPON $ COUPON $

$ COUPON $ COUPON $ COUPON $ COUPON $ COUPON $

Daily Corinthian Corinth, Mississippi

Features Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Section B

‘Moon’ still shining bright after 55 years of cutting hair BY CATHY WOOD For the Daily Corinthian

If you’re worried about the loss of America’s small family-owned businesses, visit Mullins’ Barber Shop on Franklin Street in downtown Corinth. That’s where 78-year-old Audry “Moon” Mullins has been cutting hair in the same spot for the past 55 years. And the barber who shares the nickname with a comic-strip character popular in the 1930s-40s has no plans to do anything different. “My secret?” Mullins said, his scissors hardly pausing as he considered the question. “Just hard work, I guess. If you want money, you’ve got to work.” And his customers know that if you want a good affordable haircut combined with down-home friendliness, you’ve got to go to Mullins. Opening the door and stepping into the barbershop tells you immediately you’re someplace special, from the original red-leather barber chairs and shoeshine stations (there’s an electric shoeshine machine now, with a glass jar for coins that customers fill on the honor system) to the collections of old photos and barbering tools. Folks wander in, grab a bottle from the soft-drink machine, pick up a newspaper and settle into the decades-old seats to patiently wait their turn and catch up on the town’s happenings. The son of what he calls “a shade-tree barber” – his father cut hair wherever the customers were – Mullins left his hometown of Chewalla, Tenn., in McNairy County, when he joined the U.S. Navy. He took up the family business while serving on the USS Eldorado in the Pacific, cutting his fellow sailors’ hair on his bunk, but in Memphis after the Navy, he first tried to get a job on a riverboat. “I went down to the river, but they weren’t hiring,” Mullins said, “so I looked across the street and there was a barber school and I thought, ‘Well, I can do that’.” After he got his barber’s license he came to Corinth and worked at what was then Taylor’s Barber Shop in 1956. In 1957 he and his brother, Bobby, bought the business. Later, Mullins bought his brother’s share and became sole owner. His stepdaughter, Sherry Oakman, who works in the tax assessor’s office in the Alcorn Country courthouse, remembers playing in the barbershop when she was young. So does her son, Spencer Oakman, 38, also of Corinth. They both laughed as they recalled Mullins’ standing challenge to pay any child who

Moon Mullins has been cutting hair in downtown Corinth for 55 years. His neon light at his barber shop is a beacon of tradition. When not cutting hair, Moon can be seen in his barber’s chair reading the daily comics in the newspaper.

Moon serves up hot shaving cream for every shave.

Staff photos by Mark Boehler climbed a support pillar in the shop $1. “I never could do it,” Spencer Oakman said, grinning. “But I tell you, even though I’ve got a college degree, I got most of my education right here in this barbershop with my grandad. Moon is one of the best people I know. If I’m onetenth the man that he is, that I’ll be a great man.” His mother agreed. “I know he’s my stepdad, but to me he’ll always be my real dad,” she said. “He treats everybody with respect, the way he would want to be treated. He doesn’t have an enemy in the world and I know you couldn’t find anybody who’d say a word against him.” Mullins’ work ethic and his commitment to his customers is legendary. He’s been at the barbershop every day except for a nine-month stretch a few years ago when he was being treated for colon cancer -- when he’d had radiation treatments for prostate cancer a few years before that, he didn’t miss a single day. He has cut back, though: The shop used to be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. but now is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays-Tuesdays and ThursdaysSaturdays.

Moon reflects on his career, one he says is defined by hard work, above. Corinth resident Tim Mayard has been been getting a shave and a cut from Moon for the past 10 years, right. And then there’s his daily 10 a.m. coffee break around the corner at Borroum’s Drug Store. “I do go there occasionally,” he said with a smile to snorts of laughter from his niece, Ginger Sanders, and his great-niece, Katie Taylor, who also cut hair at the shop. “Yeah, like every day,” Sanders said, cheerfully teasing her uncle. “That’s your meeting of the Liars’ Club, isn’t it?” With three generations working at the barber shop and three generations – now Mullins’ six greatgrandchildren come there to play -- family obviously is important to Mullins. And it’s also an important to his customers, many of whom are thirdand fourth-generation

– and there’s even a family who’s gotten five generations of haircuts at Mullins Barber Shop. Fifty-year customer Buddy Biggers, for instance, brought both his son, David, and his twin grandsons, James and John, visiting from their home in Saluda, N.C., to the shop one afternoon. “Yes, we drove all the way from North Carolina to get a haircut,” David Biggers

said, chuckling. “My dad always brings us here – he wouldn’t go anywhere else.” And neither would Doris Wallace Barnes, 87, of Corinth, who coincidentally taught at the same elementary school Mullins attended in Tennessee. She brings her son, Johnny, 64, to Mullins’ for every haircut. “Johnny was sick when he was a baby and now he’s mentally retarded and Moon is

the only one he’ll let cut his hair,” Barnes said, watching as Mullins talked soothingly to her son. “Moon’s been a blessing to help with Johnny ever since I lost my husband. He’s just a wonderful man.” (Cathy Wood is a freelance writer living in downtown Corinth. She is a regular contributor to the Daily Corinthian and the magazine products it produces.)

2B • Daily Corinthian

Taste

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Amazing Muffin Cups

FAMILY FEATURES

arm breezes, blooming flowers, pretty pastels — when spring is in the air, there’s plenty of reason to celebrate. It’s the perfect time to bring family and friends together for a welcoming brunch. When planning your menu, be sure to have plenty of savory dishes on hand to satisfy your guests. And rest easy, you don’t have to spend hours in the kitchen to prepare your feast. Using ingredients already full of flavor, such as Johnsonville Breakfast Sausage, lets you create memorable brunch dishes without a lot of work. These recipes are simple yet satisfying — and leave you plenty of time to enjoy the company gathered around your table. For more savory brunch recipes, visit www.johnsonville.com.

Sunrise Breakfast Casserole

Blue Ribbon Skillet

Amazing Muffin Cups

Sunrise Breakfast Casserole

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Yield: 12 servings 3 cups refrigerated shredded hash browns 3 tablespoons melted butter 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 12 links Johnsonville Original Breakfast Sausage 6 eggs 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded 4-cheese Mexican blend cheese 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper Chopped fresh chives or green onions, for garnish Place 12 paper liners in a muffin pan; spray liners with cooking spray. In bowl, combine hash browns, butter, salt and pepper. Press hash brown mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the muffin cups. Bake at 400°F for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Meanwhile, cook sausage according to package directions; cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Divide sausage between muffin cups. Combine eggs, cheese and bell pepper. Pour over sausage. Sprinkle with chives. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes or until set.

Prep Time: 30 minutes Bake Time: 70 minutes Yield: 12 to 15 servings 2 packages (12 ounces each) Johnsonville Breakfast Sausage Links 9 eggs 3 cups milk 1 1/2 teaspoons ground mustard 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 packages (20 ounces each) refrigerated shredded hash browns 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions 2 cups salsa or picante sauce, optional Place sausage on a 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan. Bake at 375°F for 15 to 20 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink, turning once; drain and slice into 1/4-inch coins. In large bowl, combine eggs, milk, mustard, salt and pepper. Add hash browns, sausage, cheese, sweet red pepper and green onions; mix well. Pour into a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 65 to 70 minutes or until set and golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Serve with salsa or picante sauce if desired.

Blue Ribbon Skillet Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Yield: 3 servings 7 links Johnsonville Original Breakfast Sausage 3 tablespoons canola oil 4 cups refrigerated shredded hash browns 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped green pepper 1/4 cup chopped orange bell pepper 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded 4-cheese Mexican blend cheese In large skillet, cook sausage per package directions. Cut links into 1-inch pieces and set aside. In the same skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add hash browns, onion, green and orange peppers, jalapeños, salt and pepper. Cook for about 10 minutes until hash browns are lightly browned and tender, turning occasionally. Return sausage to skillet and sprinkle with cheese. Cover skillet for 2 minutes until cheese is melted. Option: This recipe can be doubled to make a “2-Skillet Breakfast.” Cook sausage in one skillet and hash browns, onion and peppers in another skillet.

Easy Sausage Roll-Ups

Easy Sausage Roll-Ups Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Yield: 16 roll-ups 1 package (12 ounces) Johnsonville Breakfast Sausage Links 2 containers refrigerated crescent rolls (16 rolls total) 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons sugar Prepare sausage according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Unroll crescent roll dough according to directions on package. Place one cooked sausage onto one end of a dough triangle. Roll dough around sausage according to directions on dough package and place on jelly-roll pan with the seam side down. Repeat with remaining sausage and dough. (You will have 2 extra rolls. Bake and enjoy with jam.) Mix cinnamon and sugar together and sprinkle evenly over roll-ups. Bake according to directions on dough package. Serve hot. Suggestion: Serve with warm maple syrup, honey or your favorite preserves for dipping.

Daily Corinthian • Tuesday, March 20, 2012 • 3B

On Location Photography ONLOCATION Corinth’s Favorite Favorite Photographer Corinth’s Photographer

Garden Special

Saturday May 12th, 8:30-5:30 20% Off Call Today To Book a Time!!

Seniors to celebrate our 15th anniversary we will give you 15% off your package - just book your session friday april 13th 8:30-

Thanks to all our clients who have become our friends! We are here for you!

Hey, 2013 Seniors 1206 N. Parkway, Corinth, MS

287-6824

(Look for the house with the big camera in the yard.)

287-6824

Variety

4B â&#x20AC;˘ Daily Corinthian

Husband resents new wifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nit-picking at stepdaughter 'HDU $QQLH 0\ ZLIH RI WKUHH \HDUV DOZD\V VHHPV WR KDYH VRPHWKLQJ GHURJDWRU\ WR VD\ DERXW Âł-DQLH Â´ P\ \HDU ROG GDXJKWHU IURP P\ ÂżUVW PDUULDJH ,I -DQLH YDFXXPV P\ ZLIH VD\V VKH GLGQ W GR LW ULJKW ,I VKH KDV D KDOI ÂżOOHG JDUEDJH FDQ P\ ZLIH WHOOV KHU LW QHHGV WR EH HPSWLHG HWF , DP VR WLUHG RI WKH QLWSLFNLQJ EXW , GRQ W NQRZ ZKDW WR GR 0\ ZLIH DQG , KDYH D WRG GOHU JLUO DQG D PRQWK ROG ER\ DQG , ORYH WKHP PRUH WKDQ DQ\WKLQJ %XW GRQ W \RX WKLQN VKH VKRXOG PLQG KHU RZQ EXVLQHVV DERXW P\ ROGHU GDXJKWHU" Â˛ 2Q WKH (GJH LQ 3LWWVEXUJK 'HDU (GJH 7R VRPH H[WHQW \HV -DQLH LV D PHPEHU RI WKH KRXVH KROG DQG VKRXOG GR KHU FKRUHV +RZHYHU \RXU ZLIH QHHGV WR ÂżQG

Ask Annie EHWWHU ZD\V WR KDQGOH -DQLH RU VKH ZLOO FUHDWH UHVHQWPHQW DOO DURXQG 3OHDVH GRQ W VLPPHU VL OHQWO\ 7DON WR \RXU ZLIH VR VKH XQGHUVWDQGV KRZ PXFK WKLV ERWK HUV \RX 6HH D FRXQVHO RU ZKR VSHFLDOL]HV LQ EOHQGHG IDPLOLHV $QG FRQWDFW WKH 1DWLRQDO 6WHSIDPLO\ 5HVRXUFH &HQWHU VWHSIDPLOLHV LQIR IRU KHOS 'HDU $QQLH <RXU DGYLFH WR Âł1RW D 0RPP\Â´ ZDV VSRW RQ , WRR KDYH QHYHU ZDQWHG NLGV :KHQ DVNHG WR KROG D EDE\ , UHSO\ Âł7KDQNV , FDQ VHH LW IURP KHUH Â´ 2OGHU ZRPHQ XVHG WR DVN Âł:KR ZLOO FDUH IRU \RX ZKHQ \RX UH ROG"Â´ %XW

Marvin

ZKHUH DUH WKRVH DGXOW FKLO GUHQ QRZ" /LYLQJ DFURVV WKH FRXQWU\ ZLWK IDPLOLHV RI WKHLU RZQ" ,W PDNHV QR Blondie VHQVH WR KDYH D FKLOG WR VXS SRUW \RX LQ \RXU ROG DJH WR VDYH \RXU PDUULDJH RU WR SOHDVH \RXU KXVEDQG SDU HQWV RU VRFLHW\ 2QH RI WKH ÂżUVW WKLQJV , WROG P\ ÂżDQFH ZDV WKDW LI KH ZDQWHG NLGV KH QHHGHG WR PRYH RQ :H YH EHHQ PDUULHG \HDUV $ ZRPDQ VKRXOGQ W IHHO EDG EHFDXVH VKH LV QRW PRWKHU PDWHULDO Garfield &KLOGUHQ DUH EHWWHU RII ZLWK VRPHRQH ZKR ZLOO FKHULVK WKHP Â˛ 1RW 0RWKHU 0DWH ULDO 3OHDVH H PDLO \RXU TXHV WLRQV WR DQQLHVPDLOER[# FRPFDVW QHW RU ZULWH WR $QQLH V 0DLOER[ F R &UH DWRUV 6\QGLFDWH UG 6WUHHW +HUPRVD %HDFK &$ B.C.

Dilbert

Zits

ACROSS 1 Stove fuel 4 Consent (to) 10 Sauna sounds 13 Tiny troublemaker 14 Drink ordered dry or dirty 16 Cheer word 17 *Where some carry keys 19 Pie __ mode 20 New Mexico art colony 21 Volcano output 22 Flavor 24 Author Ferber and actress Best 26 *Behind-thescenes area 29 Reno roller 30 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now I __ me down ...â&#x20AC;? 32 One more 33 Two-time N.L. batting champ Lefty 35 The Beatlesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;__ Love Youâ&#x20AC;? 36 Physics particle 37 *Peugeot or Renault, e.g. 40 Coppertone letters 42 Remote batteries 43 Krispy __ doughnuts 46 Nonbeliever 48 â&#x20AC;&#x153;This __ ripoff!â&#x20AC;? 49 Farm worker? 51 *Campaign in rural areas 53 Slow, to Schumann 55 Brazilian writer Jorge 56 Velvet finish? 58 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gypsys, Tramps & Thievesâ&#x20AC;? singer 59 Graftonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;__ for Corpseâ&#x20AC;? 60 School entrances, or, in a way, what each answer to a starred clue has 64 One for Monet 65 Evaporated 66 MGM mascot 67 Airline to Stockholm 68 Trattoria desserts 69 Time workers: Abbr. DOWN 1 Like geniuses

2 Medium with a lot of talk 3 Ate, as soup 4 Price to pay: Abbr. 5 Bullfighterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cloak 6 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Roadâ&#x20AC;? film costar 7 __ Sketch: drawing toy 8 HĂ¤gar creator Browne 9 Suffix with benz10 Wind River Reservation tribe 11 Kind of lamp with a tungsten filament 12 One who doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hog 15 â&#x20AC;&#x153;__ Easyâ&#x20AC;?: Ronstadt hit 18 Decoding org. 23 Something to wear 25 Sotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s speech problem 27 Money 28 Atlantic Division NBA team 31 Balt. Oriolesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; div. 34 Step on someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s toes, so to speak 35 Mac alternatives

38 Brussels-based defense gp. 39 Shrinking sea 40 Marathonerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s need 41 They may be coined 44 Street opening 45 Became a contestant 46 Gadget you can count on? 47 â&#x20AC;&#x153;This ___â&#x20AC;?: â&#x20AC;&#x153;How strangeâ&#x20AC;?

48 Well-heeled Marcos 50 Sculptorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; subjects 52 Resist authority 54 Earth-friendly prefix 57 Neither an ally nor an enemy: Abbr. 61 Common URL ender 62 Slangy about-face 63 Printer resolution meas.

ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE:

Beetle Bailey

Wizard of Id

Dustin

xwordeditor@aol.com

03/20/12

Baby Blues

Barney Google and Snuffy Smith

03/20/12

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Daily Corinthian • Tuesday, March 20, 2012 • 5B

Photos by Kim Jobe / Corinth School District

Corinth High School Dance Team members are Caleigh Dixon, KJ Hurd, Caroline Curtis, McKenzie Gates, Alexis Willis, Kelsey Quinn, Lexi Null, Lexie Wade, Nakia Strickland, Annah Baldos, Essential Walker, Brianna Cummings, Janessa Gibbs, Shelby McElwain, Abby Null and Ashley Robertson. Trika Smith and Volante Jones Johnson are the coaches. Not pictured are Maty Noyes and Kadina Pollard.

18 youth make up first CHS Dance Team BY KIM JOBE Corinth School District

Eighteen coeds helped pave the way this year for the future of competitive dance at Corinth High School. “The students were asking for a dance team,” Trika Smith, one of the two coaches for the CHS Dance Team explained. “All the other schools had one.” Smith and Volante JonesJohnson, the other coach, brought a signed petition before the Corinth School District Board of Trustees last fall showing student desire for and support of the team. Tryouts were held and the group was formed October 1. Since then, the 18 students have practiced for an hour after school two days a week at the Contemporary Arts Center, Jones-Johnson’s studio.

“They’ve done a “Ninety-five percent good job paving the of them have way for the dance minimal dance experience yet they program at CHS. They’re a classy learned six dances group of girls.” in four months.” Trika Smith

Volante Jones-Johnson Corinth High School Dance Team coach

Corinth High School Dance Team coach

“We throw in extra practices when we feel they need it,” Jones-Johnson added. The dance squad is a true democracy; there are no captains and every student is on equal footing. There are three seniors among the 18 – McKenzie Gates, Kelsey Quinn, and Alexis

Willis — who have enjoyed performing at various CHS athletic events this year, but won’t know the thrill of competition. The decision was made that this year’s team wouldn’t compete on the district or state level since they had gotten such a late start together.

LIFE INSURANCE

When it comes to Life Insurance, 80% of Americans are under insured. Call me for FREE quote. Term, UL, Whole & Final Expense available with locked in rates in both med and non-med.

Chris Grisham

Leave your loved ones a tax free inheritance.

Grisham Insurance

Some of the younger squad members may not experience competition either. In April, tryouts for next year’s squad will be held. According to the coaches, tryouts will consist of prepared piece, a group and solo dance they will learn in a prior clinic. The current squad will be featured performers in a CAC show later in the spring, though. The style of dance the CHS students perform is a jazz and hip hop fusion. “They do basically what all competition teams do,” JonesJohnson said. “Pom and hip hop. The girls have a lot of input, but we approve it.” “We try to be diplomatic, but some things we veto,” added Smith, who brings gymnastics experience to the group. Considering the haste in

CHARLIE MCDANIEL’S CORINTH CARPET COMPANY, LLC

• Hardwood • Carpet • Vinyl • Vinyl Tile • Wallcovering

“Call me for your insurance needs”

(662)286-9835 1801 South Harper Road Harper Square Mall • Corinth, MS 38834

PRIVATE WITH PLENTY OF ROOM TO ROAM

which the team was put together, this year’s squad received four thumbs up from their coaches. “Ninety-five percent of them have minimal dance experience yet they learned six dances in four months,” Jones-Johnson explained. “They’ve done a good job paving the way for the dance program at CHS,” Smith added. “They’re a classy group of girls.” Jones-Johnson grew up in Corinth loving to dance and would have thrived on a team like the CHS squad. The bulk of her technical training came from the Center for Contemporary Dance in Orlando, Fla. “I moved down there to try new things outside of group and recreational dance,” JonesJohnson explains.

g in c an able n Fi ail Av

• Laminate • Ceramic Tile • Blinds • Plantation Shutters • Area Rugs

• Expert Installation • Free Estimates

1805 Shiloh Rd. Serving Corinth and the surrounding area for 44 years

662-286-5793 Clip and Save

Farmington Area – Home, 6 Acres, and a Shop!! Features include 5 BR, 2 BA, living room, den, vaulted ceilings, and hardwood floors! All located on 6 beautiful wooded acres off Hwy 200 in a private location!

Yours Today for $129,500

*1.875% Interest Available Contact Ben Austin List 4 Less Realty

50 Blankenship Dr. Savannah, TN 38372 (888)884-4245

15%

With this coupon save

Carpet on Cleaning

* Minimum charge $75 in town* Charlie McDaniel’s Corinth Carpet Company, LLC Expires 4/30/12.

6B • Tuesday, March 20, 2012 • Daily Corinthian

Corinth Junior Auxiliary members help children that benefit the needs of area children – the annual Charity Ball. Hardwick said this year marks the 50th year for the Charity Ball. This year’s Charity Ball is themed the “Golden Gala” and is scheduled to take place Satruday, March 31 at Shiloh Ridge. The event begins with the Citizen of the Year banquet at 6:30 p.m., the silent auction will take place from 8:30-10 p.m. and there will be live entertainment from 9 p.m. until midnight. “This is our 50th year for the Charity Ball and we are going to try to highlight that fact. We will be using photos of years gone by that might be fun for the community to see,” said Hardwick. Hardwick said the community may contact any JA member to get an invitation to the Charity Ball or simply email her at jhardwick2000@yahoo.com or katenichols@ bellsouth.net. Tickets for the full event are $65/ single and $125/couple; which includes the banquet featuring a choice of shrimp and grits or roasted beef tenderloin this year. Tickets can also be purchased for the entertainment portion only for $30/single and $50/ couple. With so many essential projects, members can find great rewards serving in JA and the beneficiaries – the children – see the greatest rewards of all as an organization seeks to fulfill its mission of helping area children with “Care today. Character tomorrow.” (A former staff writer and columnist for the Daily Corinthian, L.A. Story Sikora is a frequent contributor for the Daily Corinthian and its magazines.)

BY L.A. STORY SIKORA For the Daily Corinthian

As an organization with a six-year participation limit, time spent in the Corinth Junior Auxiliary can be both tense and rewarding, as members work on a wide variety of children’s charity projects. “My time in JA has been very gratifying and each project I have worked on has been as rewarding as the next,” said Corinth JA member Joan Hardwick, who is within a week of finishing her six-year term of service; which is the limit of time that can be spent in the service organization. Hardwick said many people do not know how to get involved in JA, and she explained that anyone who expresses an interest in the organization to one of its members can get the opportunity to spend some time in JA to see if they may want to become a member. “It’s true that you have to be asked to join JA, but you can get an invitation by showing an interest to any JA member. If someone in the community sees that you are interested in the organization, then they may ask you to come and join for a provisional year,” Hardwick explained. “My first project was to serve at the children’s shelter. I took carloads of kids to football games – both Corinth and Alcorn Central games. I learned a lot and those children inspired me as much as I hope I inspired them.” After the children’s shelter closed, Hardwick said each project she has worked on has had its own positive effect on her as she saw children’s needs being met in many different ways. Her next project to assist with was the Yellow Dyno and Child Lures program taught to kinder-

Submitted photo

Corinth Junior Auxiliary members assist with the Art Smart program in the Corinth School District. Submitted photo

Corinth Junior Auxiliary members participate in the Baby Steps program. garteners (Yellow Dyno) and third graders (Child Lures). Hardwick said that Yellow Dyno is a little yellow dinosaur character that teaches children about how important they are, how to handle scary or confusing situations and about stranger danger and “tricky people” and how children can help themselves stay safe. Hardwick said when she was assisting in this project, she was once out in public and a young child informed her mother that Hardwick was “the lady that taught me how to be safe.” “You don’t think they are listening sometimes,” said Yellow Dyno/Child Lures co-chair Laura Moores, with a smile. “You don’t think they are listening, but they are. I was at a church function and a mother said her child – who had been through our Yellow Dyno/Child Lures program – had been ‘taking three steps back and running like the wind’ all day. That is one of the safety techniques we teach and it was rewarding to see that the children were lis-

tening.” Moores, who is serving her second year in JA, is co-chair of the Yellow Dyno/Child Lures program, along with Christie Frye, and said they have a team of seven who work with area kindergartens and third grade classes to teach these important safety programs. Twoyear member JA member Kim Fair said she feels the Yellow Dyno/Child Lures program is important because of its unique safety advice. “This might be the only time this type of safety – stranger danger and ‘tricky people’ – is taught to some of these children and that is why I think it is such an important program,” said Fair. Fair also serves as co-chair of the JA scholarships committee, which meets yet another need for the area’s children. Currently, the Corinth JA has projects that literally meet the needs of area children from birth (with the “Baby Steps” program) through college (with the scholarships program) and it is all part of the Junior

Auxiliary’s motto of “Care today. Character tomorrow,” Hardwick said. As a member almost completing her time in JA, Hardwick has seen children helped in a variety of ways. The JA’s service projects are widely varied to meet a greater number of needs. Locally, the organization focuses solely on the needs of children. The following are current Corinth JA service projects: ■ Caseroom/Clothes for Kids – A program in which they provide a week’s worth of new clothes and a new coat for underprivileged elementary school-aged children. The Junior Auxiliary has managed to clothe over 200 children this year. ■ Art Smart – A program that promotes an interest in art for elementary students through a hands-on approach. ■ Camp Hollywood – A week of fun and games for special needs children. The program provides a camp-like atmosphere for children who might otherwise not have a camp experience. ■ Child Lures with Yellow Dyno – Presented to kindergarteners and third

graders, this program educates children in preventing abduction and child exploitation. Yellow Dyno is a puppet used to teach children about tricky people and stranger danger. ■ Seeing is Believing – A program which provides free eye exams for area fifth and sixth grade students. ■ Baby Steps – A newer project that provides a small packet to low income families. The packet will include a blanket, a warm outfit for their newborn baby, and a copy of “The children’s prayer” – 1 John 4:19. ■ Scholarships – Each year the Junior Auxiliary provides several area seniors with either the Glenn Davis Gray scholarship (for students pursuing a degree in the medical profession) or the Grant in Aid scholarship. While there are a large number of projects the organization supports, they raise money for those projects only once a year. It is from a single annual fundraiser, that the Junior Auxiliary of Corinth manages to fund a year’s worth of projects

A MACHINE AS AWESOME AS ITS PRICE TAG.

The Warm Days Are Just Around The Corner... COME IN NOW FOR THE

BEST DEAL ON AN ARCTIC CAT® ATV.

STRAP YOUR FULL WALLET TO THE REAR RACK AND GET RIDIN’. ’CAUSE THE 350 OR 425i VALUE VOYAGER FEATURES A 4-STROKE H1 ENGINE, A FULLY INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION AND A RUGGED DURAMATIC™ AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. ALL FOR A LOT LESS THAN YOU THINK. COME IN NOW OR VISIT ARCTICCAT.COM.

Call us for some

“SPRING CASH” $ VACATION $ Take a trip to that special place you’ve always wanted to see. Buy that car you’ve always wanted.

ABBY FARM SUPPLY 2501 HWY 72 W WALNUT, MS 38683 662-223-5347 Only ride an ATV that is right for your age. Supervise riders younger than 16. Arctic Cat recommends that all riders take a training course, and that they read and understand their owner’s manual before operation. For safety or training information, see your dealer or call the ATV Safety Institute at (800) 887-2887. ©2011 Arctic Cat Sales Inc., ® ™ Trademarks of Arctic Cat Inc., Thief River Falls, MN 56701.

$ AUTOMOBILE LOANS $

Consolidate your bills into one convenient monthly payment.

$ BILL CONSOLIDATION $

$ HOME IMPROVEMENT $ Fix up, paint, room additions, etc.

Third Union Finance “MS Owned & Operated” NMLS#223962

1013 Hwy. 72E • Corinth, MS 38834 662-286-8421 • 866-815-8421

Daily Corinthian • Tuesday, March 20, 2012 • 7B

Events commemorate Shiloh’s 150th anniversary BY BOBBY J. SMITH bjsmith@dailycorinthian.com

SHILOH, Tenn. — Two living history groups will stage separate reenactment events to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Shiloh. The reenactments are two of many activities slated to celebrate the Shiloh sesquicentennial. The Battle of Shiloh was fought April 6-7, 1862, in a densely wooded area interspersed with clearings and small farms near Pittsburg Landing, on the banks of the Tennessee River. With almost 24,000 total casualties, the horror of the battle shocked both sides — and was a preview of the three years of carnage that was still ahead. The battle’s name comes from a small log church that stood in the middle of the battlefield. Ironically, Shiloh in Hebrew means “Place of Peace.” From March 29 to April 1, two reenacting groups will recreate key scenes from the battle at nearby sites. The Blue-Gray Alliance’s 150th Blue-Gray Shiloh will begin on March 29; the 150th Battle of Shiloh, presented by The Armies of Tennessee, will begin March 30.

150th Blue-Gray Shiloh Over 8,000 reenactors are expected to participate in the 150th BlueGray event, according to Lee Millar, event coordinator. “We have lots of activities going on that week. It’s going to be big,” Millar said. Features of the BlueGray event include a display of a replica of the CSS Hunley — a Confederate submarine — with a sailor from the Confederate Navy (as portrayed by

a living historian) leading educational talks on the vessel. The reenactment site is located a few miles from the main entrance to Shiloh National Military Park, where Confederate forces gathered the night before their early-morning assault on the Union army encamped around Shiloh Church. Activities include several scripted battle scenarios depicting crucial segments of the Battle of Shiloh; guest speakers; book-signings; Civil War camp tours; and food and crafts vendors. Crafts demonstrations will include broom-making, blacksmith demos, candle-making and quilting. Special guests will include reenactors portraying famous generals from both sides of the conflict. On the night of Saturday, March 31, the 52nd Regimental String Band will perform period music at the Grand Military Ball. A period church service will be held on Sunday. For reenactors their will be a locomotive troop train, furnished by the Union Pacific Railroad, that will travel from Omaha, Neb., to Memphis, Tenn., bringing reenactors and their families to the event. Two river steamboats will ferry Union troops from Savannah, Tenn., to Shiloh National Military Park, where they will disembark at Pittsburg Landing before marching to the reenactment site. The southern counterpart to the riverboats will be a Confederate march from Corinth to the Shiloh area along the Confederate army’s historical route. Tickets for the 150th Blue-Gray Shiloh event are available at www.shilohbluegray.org.

g n i r o Flo SALE

Spring

This Week in The Civil War Confederate President Jefferson Davis, beset by recent military setbacks, orders a major Cabinet reshuffle this week 150 years ago in the Civil War. The Confederate leader orders on March 18, 1862, that George W. Randolph — a Virginia native and grandson of Thomas Jefferson — take charge as Confederate war secretary. Randolph succeeds Judah P. Benjamin. Benjamin, who was criticized for his handling of the department and now moves to secretary of state. Randolph will go on in the next eight months to reorganize and bolster the Confederate war machinery for the battles ahead. Despite recent reversals for the Confederacy, the war is still young. An Associated Press dispatch in early March speaks of growing federal worries about a vexing Confederate commander, Maj. Gen. Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, now roaming about the Virginia countryside. AP’s correspondent reports: “Intelligence from Winchester leads to the belief that General Jackson is there in full force.” Indeed, some 3,400 Confederate troops commanded by Jackson will clash with a far larger Union force of about 8,500 troops on March 23, 1862, not far away at Kernston, Va. Federal forces stop Jackson’s daring drive, but his campaign sounds alarm bells in Washington. President Abraham Lincoln, wary of Jackson’s threat to the capital from Virginia’s neighboring Shenandoah Valley, redirects forces to defend Washington just when Union Gen. George B. McClellan is pressing for all the troops the federal War Department can spare him. McClellan argues a huge force is needed for an all-out attack on Richmond he is orchestrating, his Virginia Peninsula Campaign. And after his campaign ulimately fails later in 1862, McClellan will claim he could have captured the seat of the Confederacy if he had had those spare troops at his disposition. Associated Press

150th Battle of Shiloh The Armies of Tennessee’s 150th Battle of Shiloh reenactment will be held from Friday, March 30, through Sunday, April 1. The Armies of Tennessee’s event will be held near Michie, Tenn., on the site of the 140th and 145th Shiloh reenactments. The topography of the site corresponds with key positions on the historic battlefield a few miles away, said Paul Alford, brigadier general of the Armies of Tennessee. “We’re right outside Michie on close to 600 acres that’s almost identical to the Killing Field, the Sunken Road and the Bloody Pond at Shiloh,” Alford explained. Over 5,000 reenactors have signed on for the event. With the large number of “walk-ins” organizers are expecting, the number could

HURRY! grab the bargains while they last (In Stock Only)

Lesley’s Floor Designs 2500 South Harper Road Corinth, MS

662-287-9430

“We Lay the World at your Feet”

SALE

increase to over 6,000. Alford said the Shiloh sesquicentennial is contributing to the high level of interest and participation in the event. “This is the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Shiloh, so it’s going to be a really big deal,” he said. The 150th Battle of Shiloh event will include “skirmishes” — non-historical battles for reenactors — on the night of Friday, March 30, and the following morning. Saturday and Sunday the reenactors will recreate key scenes from the Battle of Shiloh. Saturday’s portrayals will include the battle’s opening on Fraley Field and the Confederate offensive that pushed the Federal Army almost to the banks of the Tennessee, as well as the action at the Sunken Road and the Hornet’s Nest featuring a 65-cannon recreation of Ruggles’ Battery. Sunday’s reenactment will portray the Union

counterattack that drove the Confederates from the field. “It’s all going to be within the scenario of the actual battle. It’s going to go basically like the Battle of Shiloh,” Alford said. The Armies of Tennessee reenactors will also participate in the March to Shiloh from Corinth to Shiloh Park. For more information visit the Armies of Tennessee’s website at Shiloh150th.com or call Paul Alford at 901-299-6333.

Other Events ■ March to Shiloh — In the March to Shiloh, a group of reenactors will follow in the footsteps of history as they complete a trek to Shiloh National Military Park from an authentic period camp at the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center. On Wednesday, March 28, the reenactors camp at the Interpretive Center will be open to the public from 6 until 8 p.m. Beginning at 7 a.m. on Thursday, March 29, the public can have breakfast with the troops before they embark on their trek. With a donation to the Crossroads Museum, the public can partake in a meal representative of what the Confederate soldiers had to eat in 1862. The March begins at 8 a.m. For more info contact the Corinth Area Convention & Visitors Bureau at 287-8300. ■ “Fiery Trail” — The premiere of the new Shiloh interpretive film “Fiery Trail” is set for 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4, at Pickwick Landing State Park. The film’s first showing at Shiloh Park will be at 8 a.m. on Friday, April 6 — the 100th anniversary of the battle’s first

day — and will continue throughout the anniversary weekend. ■ Battlefield Hikes — Three days of in-depth battlefield hikes will be led by park rangers at Shiloh Park. During the April 6-8 anniversary weekend, participants will have a chance to learn the stories of the men who fought the battle while walking the ground where the events occurred exactly 150 years ago. Each hike will last approximately two hours and will cover easy to difficult terrain. For hike schedules check the Shiloh Park website at www. nps.gov/shil. ■ Grand Illumination — Shiloh National Military Park will mark the battle’s 150th anniversary with a Grand Illumination on the evening of April 7. Luminaries will be placed around the battlefield representing the 23,746 casualties of the battle. The Grand Illumination will begin at dusk and continue until about 10 p.m. No entrance fee will be charged. ■ On Shiloh Hill — Corinth Theatre-Arts’ production of “On Shiloh Hill,” a musical resurrection of the American Civil War, will be performed at 7:30 p.m. on April 11-14 and 2 p.m. on April 15. In a mythical American attic, a troubadour resurrects the long-dead spirits of those who endured the Civil War through music, memories and images of the past. Much of the play was taken directly from letters, memoirs, diaries and other primary sources from the War Between the States. For more information visit www.corinththeatrearts.com. For tickets call 287-2995.

Get our 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 4-Door, V-6 discount.

Carpet - Mohawk Smartstrand

(Carpet Only) $189 sf The Most Stain-Resistant Carpet on the Market Hardwood - 3/8x5” Hand Scraped Walnut $396 sf

Put auto and home together for hundreds in savings. When you have a State Farm® car and a State Farm home, get ready to drive around with a big, money-saving State Farm smile. GET TO A BETTER STATE.™ CALL AN AGENT OR VISIT US ONLINE TODAY.

Laminate - Mohawk Exclusive with attached Padding, 25 Year Warranty, Two Colors in Stock Antique Hickory & Warm Hazel $274 sf Shaw Laminate Fairfield Pine $129 sf

Penn Majors, Agent 401 N Fillmore Street Corinth, MS 38834 Bus: 662-287-3911 penn.majors.u0oz@statefarm.com

Ceramic and Porcelain Tile – Large Selection of all Sizes Starting at .99 sf Large Selection of Clearance AREA Rugs All Sizes – Drastically Reduced

1103161 11/11

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, State Farm Indemnity Company, Bloomington, IL

8B • Tuesday, March 20, 2012 • Daily Corinthian

Northeast’s Culinary Café serves ‘lunch adventure’ BY ANGELA STOREY astorey@dailycorinthian.com

Imagine an out-of-theordinary lunch featuring an exotic meal with a view overlooking the scenic campus of Northeast Mississippi Community College in Booneville. Such a dining experience is possible thanks to NEMCC’s Culinary Arts Technology program. The event is known as the Culinary Café, an innovative project providing students in the Culinary Arts Technology program at NEMCC a solid foundation in the methods and science of cooking, said Tim Gilmore, director of the college’s Culinary Arts Technology and Hotel and Restaurant Management Technology programs. At the same time it offers the public something of a “lunch adventure” ... a lunch option other than the usual hamburgers and fries, deli sandwiches, pizza or salad. This is the fourth year for the Culinary Café, said Gilmore. “We came up with the idea to offer a menu with some unusual dishes people don’t eat on a normal basis,” he said. It’s a positive experience for the public as well as the students in the international cuisine class this semester who are afforded the opportunity to cook things they’ve never cooked before. Jason Yarber of Corinth is the chef instructor for this class where students receive hands-on lab instruction in an on-campus commercial kitchen, Gilmore said. During the Culinary Café held Feb. 8, patrons feasted on European cuisine of Bacon Corn Chowder appetizer, an entrée of Dark Bread Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Colcannon Irish Potatoes,

Staff photo by Angela Storey

NEMCC student Richard Lewis of Booneville, NEMCC Culinary Arts Technology program director Tim Gilmore and chef instructor Jason Yarber of Corinth serve exotic cuisine to patrons during the Culinary Café produced and staffed by the students of NEMCC’s Culinary Arts Technology program. Four such events are planned this semester with the next being set for March 29 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. in Waller Hall, featuring Middle Eastern food. Cost is $8. Reservations are required by contacting Gilmore at 662-720-7233 or by email at tdgilmore@nemcc.edu. Cauliflower Gratin and Focaccia, as well as Orange Poached Pears for dessert, with a view overlooking the campus from Waller Hall. Feedback from patrons was extremely positive from the February meal. “They wanted all the recipes,” Gilmore said. Cost is $8 per person. Basically this is a donation to cover food costs to purchase additional food and allow the students to taste the dishes they’re preparing, Gilmore said. This year there are more than 50 majors

in the hotel/restaurant management and culinary arts program. Hotel/restaurant management is designed for students who want to open or manage a business while culinary arts is more for the person who wants to be a chef and work in food production. The culinary arts program was added over the last few years. “Basically the industry had to grow. They needed culinary arts. Most employers who have a lot of training are looking for employees with ba-

sic education experience and then teach how they prepare their dishes. This gives the students a good, basic preparation so they learn at the business they’re employed,” said Gilmore. Students take part in many functions to prepare them for future employment opportunities such as catering parties, dinners, buffets and some seated service. Such events are held both on campus and off campus. This semester students will take part in around

45 activities, as each student must manage one activity as part of a management class. “We try to get students ‘hands-on’ opportunities, not just practical,” he said. Other hands-on work students are involved in is the Tiger Bed and Breakfast which opened in 1997. Located near the college on West Veterans Drive, rooms are available to the public. Two two-bedroom apartments and two hotel rooms are also available in the Waller Technical

Center on campus. These units are used for guests of the college and for overflow of the Tiger Bed and Breakfast units. Other opportunities for students is participation in collegiate DECA, where they travel and compete against other schools in management. Last fall Northeast students traveled to New York to compete. They will have competition in Jackson and Salt Lake City this spring. Two years ago NEMCC had a first place national winner. And last year there was a third place winner on the national level. “We have a lot of state winners,” said Gilmore, who was honored as Advisor of the Year last year. He has served as an instructor at NEMCC for 29 years and also serves on the DECA national conference staff. Gilmore says Northeast’s culinary arts technology program attracts students from far and near. This year there is a student from Spain while there was a student from Canada last semester. “It’s a sharing experience both ways,” he says, just as the Culinary Cafés open up new worlds for the patrons and students. The Culinary Café held March 8 featured Latin American dishes while the March 29 menu will be Middle Eastern cuisine. Patrons will dine on Asian food April 26. The Culinary Café lunches are served in Waller Hall from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. (Reservations are required for the Culinary Cafés. For more information, contact Tim Gilmore at 662-720-7233 or by email tdgilmore@nemcc. edu.)

Spring Loans Are In Full Bloom! A loan from us can put some money magic into your spring.

Auto Loans • Vacation Loans • Personal Loans Home Improvements • Education Loans

Loans $500-$5000 Personal Service • Answer Within 24 Hours or Less

FAMILY FINANCIAL SERVICES 101 1/2 North Cass St., Corinth, MS

662-665-7976

Discounts $10 - $20 off New Spring Arrivals

Lifestride • Hushpuppie • Yellow Box Lifestride • Hushpuppie • Yellow Box • Corkey’s Sun & San • SAS • Pierre Dumas • Madeline Sun & San • SAS • Pierre Dumas • Madeline Now Carrying 1803 Handcrafted Footwear

JOE’S SHOES

286-8064 • 206 Fillmore St. M-S 8:30-5:30 • Sun 1-5

SCOTTS HILL TRAVEL presents

Upcoming trips for 2012 April 29-May 3, 2012 A Taste of Charleston & Savannah “Frankly my Dear.....” you will enjoy this delightful tour! Must call by 3/16, Friday!! May 10-May 19, 2012 Hawaii Cruise July 9-17, 2012 Niagara Falls Extravaganza & Washington, DC August 1st-13th, 2012 Out West..The Southern Route September 11th-18th Alaskan Cruise September 22nd - September 28th Pacific Coast Vacation NEW! October 5th-14th, 2012 Canadian/New England Cruise October 20th-29th, 2012 Cape Cod w/New York, & Washington, DC November 29th-December 2nd - Branson, Christmas Tour January 12th-January 20th - Annual Winter Get-Away to Jamaica, Grand Cayman & Cozumel New! For more information about these tours and any other information, call 731-549-2226 full itineraries at www.scottshilltravel.com

Daily Corinthian â&#x20AC;˘ Tuesday, March 20, 2012 â&#x20AC;˘ 9B

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Obamacareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; foes fear ballooning big government BY PAULINE ARRILLAGA AP National Writer

Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re coming. The mom from North Carolina who opposes vaccinations and dislikes doctors and chooses to forgo health coverage because, she says, it is her right as an American. The Massachusetts Navy vet who feels health reform in his state has limited choice and ballooned costs. The husband-and-wife private investigators from Georgia who are satisfied with their own health plan and fear being forced to buy one more expensive. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re coming, along with so many others, to Washington, D.C., this month. They will stand a few blocks from the U.S. Supreme Court, clutching handmade signs and chanting as one as the high court prepares to hear arguments â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and renew debate â&#x20AC;&#x201D; over a health care law that has divided Americans and become a rallying point among a chunk of the electorate for whom â&#x20AC;&#x153;changeâ&#x20AC;? has come to mean â&#x20AC;&#x153;repeal.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Obamacareâ&#x20AC;? unites them. But what inspires them to converge in protest is less the law itself than what it has come to represent to a lot of people: Big government at its worst. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is the epitome of being in my face and telling me what I can and canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do for the rest of my life,â&#x20AC;? says Christine Gates, the North Carolina mom. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next? They gonna tell you you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wear a black T-shirt?â&#x20AC;? says Carlos Hernandez, the Massachusetts veteran. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With Bush is when I became more and more aware of the fact that government was spending more and requiring more ... when Obama took over, it went from second or third gear to fifth or sixth

gear,â&#x20AC;? says Michael Mancha, the private investigator in Georgia. His wife, Elizabeth, feels the health care law â&#x20AC;&#x153;truly exemplifies how out of control the federal government has gotten. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the big trophy on the mantle.â&#x20AC;? These are more than just rants from the antiObama crowd, but rather a sampling of the national conversation underlying so much of the angst among voters this election year â&#x20AC;&#x201D; from Occupy protesters who rail not just against Wall Street but for the idea that â&#x20AC;&#x153;we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need politicians to build a better societyâ&#x20AC;? to tea partiers who carry pocket copies of the Constitution and espouse the principle of â&#x20AC;&#x153;constitutionally limited government.â&#x20AC;? Americans, Republicans and Democrats alike, are asking some fundamental questions about the state of the union that go beyond how to grow the economy, add jobs, lower fuel prices and curb foreclosures. Among the most profound: What is â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and perhaps should be â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the role of government in our lives? That many Americans believe government, the federal government in particular, has grown too big and powerful is hardly an earth-shattering revelation. It is one of the very reasons the tea party was born. Why debates over bailouts, stimulus packages and the national deficit have intensified. Why state legislatures are pushing back against congressional regulations. Why the champion of libertarianism, GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul, draws dedicated followers who cheer his proposals to end the Federal Reserve, repeal the federal income tax and

abolish the Internal Revenue Service (along with the federal departments of Commerce, Education, Energy and more). And why more than two dozen states sued over the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. A December Gallup poll showed Americansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fear of big government has reached near-record levels, with 64 percent deeming it a bigger threat to the country than big business or big labor. Driving the increase was a rise in the percentage of Democrats who view the government as ever-more threatening. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think more and more people across the political spectrum are saying, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Whoa. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want these people having this kind of power,â&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; says Michael Boldin, executive director of the Tenth Amendment Center, a think-tank that supports limited government. â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Obamacareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is the symbol for conservatives. Things like the NDAAâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the National Defense Authorization Act, which was signed into law in December and could allow for the indefinite detention of U.S. citizens suspected of terrorism â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;are now becoming a symbol across the political spectrum.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The way we see it is no matter what political partyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been in power for probably a hundred years now ... government keeps growing. And people can protest, vote the bums out, or sue in court. It keeps happening.â&#x20AC;? And now the anti-biggovernment mantra has become a dominant theme on the Republican campaign trail, with the health care law fomenting much of the furor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Are we a great country because we have a great and powerful federal government?â&#x20AC;? Republican

Have you Heard?? Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve Buzzed around to our

New Location

wars, economic crises, growth in government entitlement programs such as Medicaid and Medicare, savings and loan troubles, bailouts, decreased revenues, tax cuts and more â&#x20AC;&#x201D; federal spending is 24 percent of GDP, our national debt is $15 trillion and we face yearly federal budget deficits in the $1 trillion range. This didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just happen in a vacuum; government grows for a reason, and the United States is hardly alone among rich nations sporting big bureaucracies. Think back over the 20th century: Postwar growth spurred demand for roads and services; scientific advancements brought about new agencies and bigger investments (consider the â&#x20AC;&#x153;space raceâ&#x20AC;?); defense spending increased during times of war; the 9/11 attacks brought on more spending for counterterrorism and training of first responders as well as new agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security and the Transportation Security Administration. Health care reform was a response to the fact that more than 50 million Americans lack health insurance â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and that their care in clinics and emergency rooms costs nearly

$75 billion a year. The Obama administrationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s signature achievement would ensure that all receive medical insurance; the flip side is that the government says all MUST have medical insurance or pay a penalty. Add to the mix the residue of the financial crisis â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the bank and auto industry bailouts, the stimulus bills that contributed to a burgeoning federal debt â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and the result is anger on both sides of the political spectrum. But the issue has as much to do with emotion as it does economics. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;big governmentâ&#x20AC;? debate challenges some of our most intrinsic beliefs as Americans, the very values on which the nation was founded: freedom, liberty, the right to live our lives as we see fit in the pursuit of happiness. When asked what matters most to them this election year (aside from defeating President Barack Obama), Republican voters often respond with answers that have nothing to do with the economy or jobs or housing or, even, debt and deficits. Rather, they begin talking about a loss of independence, a sense of powerlessness and mistrust, a feeling that government is simply too much in their business.

Celebrating 53 54 Years - Corinthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Largest Heating & Air Conditioning Company

No Job Too Large... No Job Too Small. Quality Work at Reasonable Prices. Call Today for FREE Quotes on System Upgrade and Complete Installations.

# " " !" " " $ "

at 603 Cruise Street

Monogramming, Cu-Tees, Personalized Shirts, Unique Gifts & So Much More!!

Jilli Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

603 Cruise Street â&#x20AC;˘ 286-2303 Open Mon-Sat 10-5

Wheel In For Spring! Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only one name to remember for all your farm, garden and lawn tire needs.

Tire 421 Hwy. 72 West â&#x20AC;˘ Corinth, MS (662) 287-5680

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We go the distance for you.â&#x20AC;? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Forget!

We also have tubes available in all sizes. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7-5:30; Sat. 7-12

Financing Available

candidate Rick Santorum asked the crowd at a Lincoln Day lunch in Arizona. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Noooooo!â&#x20AC;? the audience shouted in response. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Are we a great country because we have free people that will go out and pursue their dreams and build a great and just society from the bottom up?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yesssss!â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really the question in this campaign ...â&#x20AC;? In some ways it is, especially for conservative Americans who embrace the low-tax, limited-regulation, free-market principles of Barry Goldwater and Ronald Reagan. The statistics alone are enough to fuel the fire. Prior to the Great Depression, with the exception of times of war, the federal budget was either in surplus or close to balanced, according to the U.S. Office of Budget and Management. Then came the 1929 stock market crash, President Franklin D. Rooseveltâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New Deal reforms to get Americans back to work â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and a rising tide of federal spending, government expansion and budget deficits. In 1930, federal spending was 3.4 percent of the U.S. gross domestic product. By 1941, with the nation on the cusp of World War II, it was 12 percent. Today â&#x20AC;&#x201D; after still more

90 Days Interest Free

Premium Quality Tires For: Tractors â&#x20AC;˘ Tillers â&#x20AC;˘ Lawnmowers â?&#x2039;â?&#x2039;â?&#x2039;â?&#x2039;â?&#x2039;â?&#x2039;â?&#x2039;â?&#x2039;â?&#x2039;â?&#x2039;â?&#x2039;

Armstrong Firestone â&#x20AC;˘ Carlisle Gatewayâ&#x20AC;˘credit available

Serving Corinth and the Surrounding Area For 50 Years

HOLDER ACCOUNTING FIRM â&#x20AC;˘ Electronic Filing â&#x20AC;˘ Refund Anticipation Loans â&#x20AC;˘ Audit Representation â&#x20AC;˘ Authorized IRS E-File Provider

Open all Year 1407 Harper Rd. 662-286-9946

TAX GUIDE 2012 Free Electronic Filing with paid preparation. Fully computerized tax preparation. Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8am-8pm Sat. 9am-5pm Sun. By appt. only

2003 Hwy. 72 E., Corinth 286-1040 (Old Junkers Parlar) 508 W. Chambers St., Booneville â&#x20AC;˘ 728-1080 1411-A City Ave., N. Ripley â&#x20AC;˘ 662-512-5829 1407 Battleground Dr., luka â&#x20AC;˘ 662-423-3864

IDBA>CHDC For Quality Income Tax Advertise Your Advertise Your Preparation 688DJCI>C< With A Personal Touch Â&#x2122; 6ji]dgôZY >GH":Ă&#x192;aZ Egdk^YZg Â&#x2122; Tax Service Here Tax Service Here Â&#x2122; :aZXigdc^X ;â^c\ Â&#x2122; Vicki Gann, 8dbejiZg egZeVgZY iVm gZijgch for CPA for >cY^k^YjVa! 8dgedgViZ (662) 462-7493 $90 A Month. $90 EVgicZgh]ê A Month. 34 County Road 523 =djgh/ -"+ B"; HVi# -"&' Corinth, MS 38834 CallDeZc nZVg"gdjcY 287-6147 for Call 287-6147 for &+%) H =VgeZg GY Â&#x2122; 8dg^ci]! BH â&#x20AC;&#x153;Referral discounts available to new & existing tax clientsâ&#x20AC;? more details. ++'"'-,"&..* more details.

Advertise Your Tax Service Here for $90 A Month. Call 287-6147 for more details.

CORRECTION The 2008 GMC Sierra 1500SLT on the King Kars ad, #17224, should be $19,900. We apologize for any inconvenience. Construction Waste Connections of NE Mississippi, a dynamic provider of solid waste services, has an opening at our Walnut Landfill location for:

Construction Waste Connections of NE Mississippi, a dynamic provider of solid waste services, has an opening at our Walnut Landfill location for:

Semi Driver Mon.-Fri. w/occasional Saturdays Requires 2 yrs of commercial driving exp. needed along with a Class A CDL & some maintenance skills. The ability to handle strenuous physical work is essential. Some operation of heavy equipment is required. Must be available to work any time between 6A-6P.

Diesel Mechanics $1000 Sign-On Bonus Repair and perform preventive maintenance on trucks. 6 months exp preferred and/or completion of accredited school in heavy truck diagnostic and repair. Proficiency in vehicle/ equipment diagnosis and repair needed. Must have own tools. Class B CDL with airbrakes reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d; state MVR a plus.

REWARD $300.00 LOST:

Black and White Border Collie,

name Isaac, last seen 2/6/12 on Hack Bridge Rd. in Eastview, TN. No collar. If found, call Greg Forsyth at 731-610-0182.

Competitive salary and benefits offered. Apply online at www. Competitive salary and benefits offered. Apply online at www. wasteconnections.com. Waste Connections is an Affirmative wasteconnections.com. Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V). Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).

BUSINESS & SERVICE GUIDE Daily Corinthian And The Community Profiles RUN YOUR AD In TheFOR $ ONLY 200 A MONTH ON THIS PAGE (Daily Corinthian Only 165) $

JIMCO ROOFING.

CHIROPRACTOR

SELDOM YOUR LOWEST BID ALWAYS YOUR HIGHEST QUALITY

Dr. Jonathan R. Cooksey Neck Pain â&#x20AC;˘ Back Pain Disc Problems Spinal Decompression Therapy Most Insurance Accepted Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri. 9-5 3334 N. Polk Street Corinth, MS 38834 (662) 286-9950

S&W LAWNCARE

Loans $20-$20,000

Community Profiles

40 Years

LAWN CARE

HOME REPAIRS

Chad Bragg Owner/Operator Corinth, MS â&#x20AC;˘ Carports â&#x20AC;˘ Vinyl Siding â&#x20AC;˘ Room Additions â&#x20AC;˘ Shingles & Metal Roofing â&#x20AC;˘ Concrete Drives â&#x20AC;˘ Interior & Exterior Painting

662-212-3952

Community Profiles

FREE ESTIMATES 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE FULLY INSURED 731-689-4319 JIMMY NEWTON

Lawn Maintenance, Garden Work/Flower Beds/ Prep, Land Clearing, Bush Hogging Sr. Citizen Discount

662-808-7688 -MOWING -EDGING -WEED EATING COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL

â&#x20AC;˘ SAME PHONE # & ADDRESS SINCE 1975 â&#x20AC;˘ 30 YEAR UP TO LIFETIME WARRANTIED OWENS CORNING SHINGLES W/ TRANSFERABLE WARRANTY (NO SECONDS) â&#x20AC;˘ METAL, TORCHDOWN, EPDM, SLATE, TILE SHAKES, COATINGS. â&#x20AC;˘ LEAK SPECIALIST WE INSTALL SKYLIGHTS & DO CARPENTRY WORK

662-665-1133 662-286-8257

JIM BERRY, OWNER/INSTALLER

FOR SALE BY OWNER

Residential /Commercial Cleaning Services Eddie Hodge 615 Cox St., Corinth, MS 38834 662-415-2836

3 room carpet cleaning for $99 eddie@servicemasterrestorationcleaning.com servicemasterrestorationcleaning.com

8 CR 522, Corinth Tri-level home with basement. Lots of room! Living area on 2 levels, formal dining, breakfast nook, 4-5 BR (or office area), 3 BA, large basement with game area & laundry room, large shop. Patio with great view! On 2 acres.

Community Profiles

$190,000

(5 additional acres with lake can be purchased)

662-284-5379 By Appointment only!

AUTO SALES ALES

HOUSE FOR SALE

Brand new 1200 sq. ft. 3 BR, 2 BA home w/single carport, great starter home for family or great rental for investor. Located behind Farmington Water Assoc. on CR 212. $79,500. 284-9238 or 287-7192.

Community Profiles

Taking Care Of Your Lawn Care Needs

$1,000,000 LIABILITY INSURANCE

We need listings in the Corinth area. If you want to buy or sell, we want to represent you. An energetic & caring team will come up with a plan for your needs. When you think of Real Estate, think of Prudential 1st!

Community Profiles

(We are the Future of Real Estate Now).

662-279-3902 or 279-3679

Glen listing: 3 BR, 2 BA, on almost 4 ac, private w/lg. front porch. Let us help you make this your new home. $87,000.

See LynnParvin Parvin Lynn General Sales Manager

JONES GM 545 Florence Road, Savannah, TN 731-925-4923 or 1-877-492-8305 www.jonesmotorcompany.com

Community Profiles Community Profiles

D SellFit E I I S S for Free! A D L E C

I F Advertise your item valued I S S at $500 or less in the Daily A L Corinthian C classifiedsIEforDFree. F I S Your ad must include only S A one item and the item must be D L E C I priced in the ad at $500 F I S or less. The ad should be S A 20 words or less. L C D To place your ad email it to E I F I freeads@dailycorinthian.com S S or mail the ad to A D L 1800, CFree Ads, P.O.IFBoxIE Corinth,SMS 38835. S A L C D E I F I S S A D L E C I F I S S Daily Corinthian A L C Advertising that Works!

Ads must be for private party merchandise and will exclude pets, livestock, garage sales, hay, firewood, automobiles, and pet supplies.

ORDINANCE DESIGNATING CENTRAL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (CORINTH OPPORTUNITY REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT) AND AUTHORIZING GRANT OF EXEMPTION FROM MUNICIPAL AD VALOREM TAX FOR CERTAIN STRUCTURES THEREIN WHEREAS, The State of Mississippi has enacted Section 17-21-5(1) of the Mississippi Code (1972 as amended) entitled “Exemption from Municipal Ad Valorem Tax for Certain Structures in Central Business Districts, Historic Preservation Districts, Business Improvement Districts, Urban Renewal Districts, Redevelopment Districts, or on Historic Landmarks; Application for exemption”; and WHEREAS, Section 17-21-5(1) of the Mississippi Code (1972) as amended) permits the governing authority of a municipality to exempt from any or all municipal ad valorem taxes, excluding ad valorem taxes for School District purposes, for a period of not more than seven (7) years, any privately owned new structures and any new renovations of and improvements to existing structures lying within a designated central business district or historic preservation district or on a historic landmark site, as determined by the municipality; and WHEREAS, in order to quality for such exemption from taxes, such structures as discussed hereinabove, are required to be constructed, renovated or improved pursuant to the requirements of an approved project of the municipality for the development of the central business district and/or the preservation and revitalization of historic landmark sites or historic preservation districts; and WHEREAS, Section 17-21-5(1) of the Mississippi COde (1972 as amended) provides that such tax exemption may be authorized only after written application to the governing authorities of the municipality by any person, firm or corporation claiming the exemption and entry of an order of the governing authority of the municipality finding that the construction, renovation or improvement of said property is for the promotion of business, commerce or industry in the designated central business district or for the promotion of historic preservation; and WHEREAS, the City of Corinth through its Board of Mayor and Aldermen wishes to encourage construction and renovation within the central business district designated herein. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Corinth, Mississippi:

Shopping for a Deal?

Section 1: Designation of Section 17-21-5(1) Central Business District: The Board of Mayorand Aldermen of the City of Corinth pursuant to Section 17-21-5(1), Missisippi Code (1972 as amended) hereby designates as a central business district in the City of Corinth, that area described on Exhibit A hereto, which shall be designated as the Corinth Opportunity Redevelopment District (CORD). Section 2: Designation of Approval Project for Central Business District. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Corinth does hereby adopt as an approved project of the municipality the following plans and/or designs for the subject central business district as well as the goals intended to accomplish redevelopment and revitalization of the central business district. (1) The goal of the central business district is to encourage and promote redevelopment of undeveloped, poorly developed, deteriorating, destroyed properties and structures within the central business district, and to encourage and increase the development of the central business district and encourage activity (commercial, retail, office, residential, and/or otherwise) within the central business district. (2) The approved project includes privately owned new stuctures and any new renovations of and improvements to existing structures within the central busienss district. (3) The privately owned structures shall be constructed, renovated, or improved pursuant to the following requirements of the approved project: (a) There shall be full compliance with the Historic Preservation guidelines in areas within the Historic Preservation Districts. (b) There shall be no building or parts of buildings or structures with metal exteriors/facades except for roofing materials within the Corinth Opportunity Redevelopment District. (c) There shall be no mobile homes or manufactured housing in whole or in part within the Corinth Opportunity Redevelopment District. (d) All construction, reconstruction, repair, renovation, improvement, and redevelopment within the Corinth Opportunity Redevelopment District shall comply, at a minimum, with the zoning ordinances of the City of Corinth, Mississippi. (e) All construction, reconstruction, renovation, and repair, improvement, and redevelopment shall be in compliance with all building codes and other codes of the City of Corinth, Mississippi. (f) No structure shall use sheet metal, corrugated metal or similar products on its exterior accept for rooting materials. (g) The facade of the structure facing the street shall be constructed entirely of brick and/or wood and/or glass, with no cinder block facade permitted. (h) All signage in the central business district shall comply with the sign ordinances of the City of Corinth, Mississippi as well as any and all sign requirements, restrictions and limitations, contained within this ordinance. (i) There shall be no sign or advertising device on the top of any structure that is granted exemption from taxation hereby. (j) Any exterior painting, coloring or staining of all or any portion of the structure shall be presented to the Historic Preservation Commission for approval. (k) All plans for construction and renovation must be submitted to and approved by the Historic Preservation Commission and thereafter by the Board of Mayor and Alderment. This provision shall not be construed to eliminate the requirement that applications for variances or otherwise be presented to the Board of Adjustment or Planning Commission. Applicant shall not deviate from the applicant’s plans, as approved, without written approval of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

Turn to our classified section to find the latest garage, yard, moving and estate sales going on in the area. You never know what you might find!

(l) All plumbing and electrical must meet the plumbing and electrical codes of the City of Corinth, Mississippi. (m) All central HVAC units shall be placed in positons to be out of sight from the street. There shall be no air conditioner window units. (n) No satellite dish shall be visible. (o) No lettering on any signage, including signage on windows, doors, etc, of structures shall exceed the size limitations contained within the City of Corinth sign ordinance. (p) All structures shall be maintained to the satisfaction of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. In the event that there are maintenance issues, applicant shall be notified by the City and given a period of at least 14 days satisfactorily to address the maintenance issue. In the alternative, City may proceed pursuant to Section 21-19-11, Mississippi Code (1972 as amended). Failure to maintain or failure to correct maintenance issues shall result in loss of tax exemption for the year in which notice is provided and thereafter unless and until restored by the City of Corinth. (q) The tax incentives provided herein are transferable to subsequent owners of the property, provided there is continued full compliance herewith. (r) In order to retain any tax exemption granted, the construction and/or renovation and improvement to existing structures qualifying the subject property for tax exemption shall not be changed or altered without the express written consent of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Corinth, Mississippi, or its designee. Without such consent, such act shall result in immediate loss of any remaining tax exemption originally granted. Section 3: Manner in which to Apply for the Benefits of this Ordinance. (a) Any applicant for tax exemption pursuant to this ordinance shall submit a written application therefore to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Corinth, Mississippi or to its designee, which application shall state with specificity the plans for the construction or renovation/improvement including detailed diagrams or drawings, a statement of materials to be utilized, scale diagrams of any and all signage, color scheme, statement of intended purpose of structure and shall provide to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Corinth or its designee, any and all additional information required or requested. In addition, itemized documentation of the estimate of costs for the construction, renovation/improvements, shall be provided and upon completion of the construction, renovation/improvements, itemization of actual sums expended shall be provided to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Corinth or its designee. (b) Upon completion of the construction, renovation/improvement and upon review of all documentation submitted, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Corinth shall determine whether or not the structure complies with the requirements of this ordinance, whether or not to enter an order finding the construction, renovation or improvement of the property to be for the promotion of business, commerce or industry in the central business district and shall order such exemption as deemed appropriate, if any. Section 4: Ad Valorem Tax Exemption available. Within the limits provided by Section 17-21-5(1) Mississippi Code (1972 as amended) any construction, renovation/ improvement to privately owned existing structures within the central business district shall qualify, at maximum, for the following exemption from municipal ad valorem taxes, excluding ad valorem taxes for School District purposes: (a) For total For total expenditure in connection with construction of a new privately owned structure or new renovation of and improvement to existing privately owned structures totaling $50,000.00, the applicant shall be entitled to a maximum exemption from all municipal ad valorem taxes excluding ad valorem taxes for School District purposes for a period of three years in the discretion of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. (b) For total expenditure in connection with construction of a new privately owned structure or new renovation of and improvement to existing privately owned structures totaling $100,000.00, the applicant shall be entitled to a maximum exemption from all municipal ad valorem taxes excluding ad valorem taxes for School District purposes for a period of five years in the discretion of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. (c) For total expenditure in connection with construction of a new privately owned structure or new renovation of and improvement to existing privately owned structures totaling $150,000.00, the applicant shall be entitled to a maximum exemption from all municipal ad valorem taxes excluding ad valorem taxes for School District purposes for a period of seven years in the discretion of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.

ORDINANCE DESIGNATING ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICTS FOR CORINTH, MISSISSIPPI WHEREAS, the State of Mississippi has enacted the “Mississippi Entertainment District Act” which appears at Section 17-29-1 et seq of the Mississippi Code (1972 as amended) which provides for the use of accelerated state income tax depreciation deduction by businesses qualifying for such exemption within the entertainment district designated by a municipality pursuant to the conditions set forth in the Act; and WHEREAS, the City of Corinth through its Board of Mayor and Aldermen wishes to encourage the construction and renovation of entertainment facilities in certain districts of the city and other city activity centers. NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Corinth, Mississippi: Section I: Designation of Entertainment Districts The Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Corinth hereby resolves that two Entertainment Districts be created at this time and defined as consisting of the shaded parcels of real property identified on the plats attached hereto as Exhibits A and B and legally described on those documents attached hereto as Exhibits C and D. The Entertainment District designated by Exhibits A and C shall be designated as the Downtown Entertainment District of the City of Corinth and the Entertainment District appearing as Exhibits B and D shall be designated the Crossroads Arena Entertainment District of the City of Corinth. Section II: Approval by the Mississippi State Tax Commission Application for approval of the aforesaid Entertainment Districts shall be submitted along with this ordinance to the Mississippi State Tax Commission pursuant to the terms and provisions of the Mississippi Entertainment District Act. Section III: Qualification for Benefits: Qualifying entities for the benefits provided by the Mississippi Entertainment District Act shall comply with all of the requirements of the Act as now exist and as hereafter amended, and shall fulfill all duties and obligations imposed upon same as a condition for qualification for the benefits of the Act Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, in order to qualify for the benefits provided by the Mississippi Entertainment District Act, an applicant must (1) locate a qualifying entertainment facility within one of the Entertainment Districts created hereby as confirmed by the City of Corinth (2), have construction or renovation of the entertainment facility started on or after July 1, 2008 (3) submit an application for certification to the Mississippi State Tax Commission and (4) be approved by the Mississippi State Tax Commission All of the terms and provisions of the Mississippi Entertainment District Act are incorporated herein by reference. Section IV: Effective Date The above and foregoing ordinance, after first having been reduced to writing was proposed in a Motion by Aldermen Labas and seconded by Alderman Hill, and when put to a vote was voted upon as follows. ALDERMEN VOTED ANDREW B. LABAS AYE BENJAMIN A. ALBARRACIN AYE ADRIAN L. “CHIP” WOOD III AYE J.C. HILL AYE MICHAEL MCFALL AYE MIKE HOPKINS AYE WHEREUPON, the Motion having received the majority of the affirmative votes of the Aldermen present, was declared adopted and passed on this 6th day of March, 2012. CITY OF CORINTH, MISSISSIPPI

(d) In the event that tax exemption is granted hereunder, it shall be available for the year in which the order granting exemption is adopted by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen by the City of Corinth and for each successive year thereafter as provided in any such order. (e) As a condition for granting the tax exemption discussed herein, the applicant must demonstrate that 70% of the total costs of the construction, renovation or improvement shall have been incurred within Alcorn County through employment of residents of Alcorn County, contracting with Alcorn County contractors and subcontractors and purchasing materials from Alcorn County businesses. The “total cost of construction, renovation or improvement” includes all aspects of construction including but not limited to, purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, appliances, labor, services and all other costs, fees or expenses associated with the construction, renovation or improvement. Purchase price of the real property shall be excluded in the 70% computation. In the event that there is insufficient in-county competition with respect to material supplies, equipment, appliances, labor, services, etc., applicant may apply to the City for a waiver of the 70% requirement. The grant or decline of the application for waiver shall be in the sole discretion ofthe Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Corinth. (f) The maximum amount of exemption allowable, at the discretion of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Corinth, is that tax on the improved portion of the property, that is, the maximum tax exemption allowable in the discretion of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Corinth is an amount up to the difference between the municipal ad valorem taxes (excluding School District taxes) on the unimproved value of the structure and municipal ad valorem taxes (excluding School District taxes) on the improved value of the structure. Section 5: Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective 30 days after the initial adoption and publication and upon final adoption by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Corinth no less than 30 days from the date of this ordinance. The above and foregoing ordinance, after having been reduced to writing and read was proposed for adoption by motion by Alderman Labas, seconded by Alderman Wood with Aldermen voting as follows: ALDERMEN

VOTED

ANDREW B. LABAS BENJAMIN A. ALBARRACIN ADRIAN L. “CHIP” WOOD III J.C. HILL MICHAEL MCFALL MIKE HOPKINS

AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE

WHEREUPON, the foregoing Motion having received a majority of the affirmative votes, the ordinance was declared adopted and passed on this 6th day of March, 2012. THE CITY OF CORINTH, MISSISSIPPI BY: TOMMY IRWIN, MAYOR CERTIFY AND ATTEST: VICKIE T. ROACH, CITY CLERK Proposed Corinth Opportunity Redevelopment District Map #1 3.5.12

Proposed Corinth Opportunity Redevelopment District Map #2 3.5.12

ATTEST

TOMMY IRWIN, Mayor

VICKIE ROACH - Clerk DOWNTOWN CORINTH ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT TRACT 1 BEGlNNING at the intersection of U.S. Highway 72 and Cass Street run thence in a Northwesterly direction along U.S. Highway 72 for a distance of 4,930 feet more or less, to a point where said U.S. Highway 72 intersects with the Northwest Boundary of the Rubel Properties, Inc. property as described in Instrument Number 200901334 in the office of the Chancery Clerk; Alcorn County, Mississippi; thence leaving U.S. Highway 72 run along the Northwest Boundary of the above said Rubel Properties, Inc. property in a Northeasterly direction for 400 feet, more or less, to a point on Westview Drive; thence run Southeasterly along Westview Drive for 310 feet more or less, to a point where said Westview Drive intersects with Tate Street, thence run Northeasterly along Tate Street for a distance of 850 feet, more or less, to a point where Tate Street intersects with Fulton Drive; thence run in a Northerly direction along Fulton Drive for a distance of 3,000 feet, more or less, to a point where Fulton Drive intersects with Linden Street; thence run in an Easterly direction along Linden Street for 1,250 feet, more or less, to a point where Linden Street intersects with Washington Street; thence run in a Southerly direction along Washington Street for a distance of 270 feet, more or less, to a point where Washington Street intersects with Bunch Street; thence run in a Southeasterly direction along Bunch Street for a distance of 1,880 feet, more or less, to a point where Bunch Street intersects with Cass Street; thence run In a Southerly direction along Cass Street for a distance of 5,780 feet, more or less, to the POINT OF BEGINNING. TRACT 2 BEGINNING at the intersection of U.S. Highway 72 and the Northeast corner of the Corinth Square, LLC property as recorded in Deed Book 324 at Page 590 in the office of the Chancery Clerk, Alcorn County, Mississippi; thence run along the East Boundary of the Corinth Square, LLC property in a Southerly direction for a distance of 590 feet, more or less, to a point being the Southeast corner of the Corinth Square, LLC property; thence run along the South boundary of said Corinth Square, LLC property in a Northwesterly direction for 270 feet, more or less, to a point being the Northeast comer of the Tommy Hughs property as recorded in Deed Book 320 at Page 779 in the office of the Chancery Clerk, Alcorn County, Mississippi; thence run along the East boundary of the Tommy Hughs property in a Southwesterly direction for a distance of 210 feet, more or less, to a, point being the Southeast corner of the Tommy Hughs property; thence run along the South Boundary of the Tommy Hughs property in a Northwesterly direction for 210 feet, more or less, to a point being the Southwest corner of the Tommy Hughs property; thence run along the West boundary of the Tommy Hughs property in a Northeasterly direction for 210 feet more or less, to a point on the South boundary of the above said Corinth Square, LLC property; thence run along the South boundary of the Corinth Square, LLC property in a Northwesterly direction for a distance of 270 feet, more or less, to a point being the Southwest corner of the Kumar Vinod Property as recorded in Instrument Number 201005346 in the office of the Chancery Clerk, Alcorn County, Mississippi; thence run along the West boundary of the Kumar Vinod property in a Northeasterly direction for a distance of 650 feet, more or less, to the intersection of U.S. Highway72 thence run along U.S. Highway 72 in a Southeasterly direction for 700 feet, more or Jess, to the POINT OF BEGINNING, CROSSROADS ARENA ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT BEGINNING at a point whereTate Street/MS Highway #145 intersects Harper Road; thence run along Harper Road in a Westerly direction for a distance of 1,452 feet, more or less, to a point being the Southeast Corner of the City of Corinth property as recorded in Deed Book 210 at Page 548 in the office of the Chanecry Clerk, Alcorn County, Mississippi; thence run along the South boundary of the above said City of Corinth property in a Westerly direction for a distance of l,150 feet, more or less, to a point being the Southwest corner of the above said City of Corinth; thence run in a Northerly direction along the West boundary of the above said City of Corinth property for 720 feet, more or less, to the Intersection of West Hills Boulevard and the Southwest corner of the Alcorn County, MS property as recorded in Deed Book 287 at Page 716 in the office of the Chancery Clerk Alcorn County, Mississippi; thence run along the West boundary of the above said Alcorn County, MS property in a Northerly direction for a distance of 1,345 feet, more or less,to a point; thence run East for a distance of 2.645 feet, more or less, to Tate Street/MS Highway #145 thence run along Tate Street/MS Highway #145 in a Southerly direction for a distance of 1,880 feet, more or less, to the POlNT OF BEGINNlNG.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

0107 Special Notice

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISERS When Placing Ads 1. Make sure your ad reads the way you want it! Make sure our Ad Consultants reads the ad back to you. 2. Make sure your ad is in the proper classification. 3. After our deadline at 3 p.m., the ad cannot be corrected, changed or stopped until the next day. 4. Check your ad the 1st day for errors. If error has been made, we will be happy to correct it, but you must call before deadline (3 p.m.) to get that done for the next day. Please call 662-287-6147 if you cannot find your ad or need to make changes!

0142 Lost

LOST 3/16 near Stateline Rd., male French bulldog, 5-6 yrs. old, blonde. Needs meds. Reward! 662-808-1005.

GARAGE /ESTATE SALES

Garage/Estate 0151 Sales

YARD SALE SPECIAL ANY 3 CONSECUTIVE DAYS Ad must run prior to or day of sale! (Deadline is 3 p.m. day before ad is to run!) (Exception-Sun. deadline is 3 pm Fri.) 5 LINES (Apprx. 20 Words)

$19.10 (Does not include commercial business sales) ALL ADS MUST BE PREPAID We accept credit or debit cards Call Classified at (662) 287-6147

0180 Instruction

0244 Trucking

WORK ON JET ENGINES Train for hands on Aviation Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified - Job placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance, 866-455-4317.

DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED NOW! Learn to drive for US Xpress Earn $800 per week No experience needed. CDL & Job-Ready in 15 Days! Special WIA & VA Funding Available Call 1-888-540-7364

EARN COLLEGE DEGREE ONLINE . Medical, Business, Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial aid if qualified. SCHEV certified. Call 877-206-5185. www.CenturaOnline.co m

WANTED: EXPERIENCED OTR drivers, acceptable MVR, 2 yrs. verifiable experience, Valid Class A-CDL, be able to pass drug screen. 662-791-7824 Mon-Fri until 4pm.

Misc. Items for 0563 Sale

8X10 METAL shed to be MAGNOLIA APTS. 2 BR, taken apart & moved, stove, refrig., water. $175. 287-6870 after 5 $365. 286-2256. pm. FREE MOVE IN (WAC): 2 CHILDS PLASTIC safety BR, 1 BA, stove & refrig., doorway gate, asking W&D hookup, CR 735, $10. 462-4229 b/f 9 pm. Section 8 apvd. $400 DINING TABLE, white, mo. 287-0105. oblong, w/leaf, $20. WEAVER APTS 504 N. 662-415-8180. Cass 1 br, scr.porch. FREE ADVERTISING. Ad- w/d $375+util, 286-2255 vertise any item valued at $500 or less for free. The ads must be for priFurnished vate party or personal 0615 Apartments merchandise and will exclude pets & pet sup- 1 BR APT., $125 wkly., loplies, livestock (incl. cal. Refs. 901-485-8167 chickens, ducks, cattle, or 662-212-0574.

WANTED: FLAT bed OTR drivers, 2 yrs. exp., clean goats, etc), garage MVR. Contact W. C. Mor- sales, hay, firewood, & CAUTION! ADVERTISE- ton, 662-287-3448. automobiles . To take MENTS in this classificaadvantage of this protion usually offer inforPart-time gram, readers should 0268 mational service of simply email their ad Employment products designed to to: freeads@dailycorinPART TIME Farm help help FIND employment. thian.com or mail the n e e d e d . C a l l Before you send money ad to Free Ads, P.O. Box 662-837-8787. to any advertiser, it is 1800, Corinth, MS 38835. your responsibility to Please include your adverify the validity of the PETS dress for our records. offer. Remember: If an Each ad may include ad appears to sound only one item, the item “too good to be true”, must be priced in the Cats/Dogs/Pets 0320 then it may be! Inquirad and the price must ies can be made by con- 2 YORKIE Puppies. They be $500 or less. Ads may tacting the Better Busi- are Free. Contact Jacobbe up to approximately ness Bureau a t green2012@gmail.com 20 words including the 1-800-987-8280. phone number and will AKC REG Labs, $300 run for five days. 5m/3f, Y&B, S&W, dewclaws removed, champ GIRL'S DRESSES, size 6, 6x & size 7. $8 each for bldline. 662-415-5155 all 7 dresses. Call 462-4229 b/f 9 pm.

0232 General Help

FARM

MERCHANDISE

IMAGINARIUM TABLE top train track & train with table & 2 drawers for storage, $60. 462-4229 b/f 9 pm.

Household 0509 Goods

LIKE NEW men's size 46 reg. London Fog all-weather coat, zip FOR SALE: 2 Sunbeam out liner, $50 obo. microwaves $35.00 ea or 662-808-2238 before 9 both for $60.00 284-4604 pm. FOR SALE: 2 artificial LITTLE TYKES 1 piece combo baseball, basketTrees $15.00 284-4604 ball & football set, $10. FOR SALE: Light fixtures, 462-4229 b/f 9 pm. 1 has large fan $65.00 OVER THE TOILET or free for all 284-4604 standing handicapped FOR SALE: Watermelon potty chair (regular pieces, no plates 13 size), $25. 462-4229 b/f 9 pieces $25.00 284-4604 pm. FOR SALE: 2 area rugs REVERSIBLE KING com$40.00 & $50.00 or both forter, shams, bed skirt, 2 valances, floral & plain for $60.00 284-4604 mix, Thomasville brand, FOR SALE: a/c 5000 BTU v e r y nice. $75. $50.00 284-4604 662-415-2030. WOMEN'S BLACK leather knee boots, like new, 7 (2) 27" TV's, both work 1/2 - 8, 2" heel, $30. great. $30 each firm. 287-7875. 287-6069. YAMAHA 5-1 surround/speaker sysLawn & Garden tem, new in box, $150 0521 Equipment obo. 662-415-8180.

0518 Electronics

U.S. Savings Bonds are gifts with a future.

17 1/2 HP Murray riding lawn mower, $400. 662-286-2655. 18 1/2 HP Troybuilt riding lawn mower, $425. 662-286-2655.

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

Unfurnished 0610 Apartments

2 BR, stove/refrig. furn., 22 HP Craftsman riding W&D hookup, CHA. lawn mower, $450. 287-3257. 662-286-2655. 6 FT. Bushhog, $400 obo. 662-462-3933 or 662-415-3107. MTD RIDING mower, 36" cut, 12 HP, B&S motor, mower in good cond. & ready to mow. $375 firm. 662-415-3967.

Sporting 0527 Goods USED KATANA softball bat, 34 in., 27 oz., $20. 662-603-1382.

0533 Furniture 1 GLIDER rocker, like new, $125.00. 284-0102. 1 SMALL solid wood rocker, black,$75.00. 284-0102. ANTIQUE ROUND table, $50 obo. 662-212-2755 or 662-664-1017. BOOKCASE, CHERRY, 2 shelves, cabinet at bottom, $75. 662-415-8174. CHANGING TABLE/CHEST of drawers, white, $120. 662-396-1448. COUCH TABLE w/drawer, antique, 17x40, $75. Just refinished. 662-212-2755 or 662-664-1017. FOR SALE: Baby bed, white, no mattress $30.00 284-4604 FOR SALE: Gold Queen Anne w/ottoman $60.00 284-4604 OAK ENTERTAINMENT center, approx. 4'x4', 2 cabinets underneath with side cabinet w/glass door, $140 obo. 287-6069. OAK TWIN sleigh beds, complete with mattress & box springs, exc. shape, $500 for pair or $300 each. 662-415-2030. SEWING MACHINE in beautiful 8-drawer solid oak cabinet, $200 obo. 662-284-5085. TWIN SIZE bed w/mattresses, $120. 662-396-1448. TWIN SIZE white headboard, $25. 462-4229 b/f 9 pm.

Machinery & 0545 Tools FOR SALE: 2 sets tools in case, both sets $70.00 284-4604

Wanted to 0554 Rent/Buy/Trade M&M. CASH for junk cars & trucks. We pick up. 662-415-5435 or 731-239-4114.

Misc. Items for 0563 Sale CANNING JARS, all sizes, $2.00 per dozen. As is, where is, you load. By appt., 287-4370 or 415-4247.

Unfurnished 0610 Apartments

Homes for 0620 Rent WHEELER GROVE Rd., $895.00 mo., $1000 dep. 5 BR, 2 full BA's, Biggersville/Kossuth Sch. Dist. 287-9504, lv. msg. if no answer.

Business 0670 Places/Offices DOWNTOWN OFFICE, freshly remodeled, got to rent $600 month. 662-643-9575.

Mobile Homes 0675 for Rent

Homes for 0710 Sale BY OWNER. 214 Chambers St., Corinth, MS. 3 BR, 2 BA, shop, corner lot, 12 yrs. old. Move-in ready. $98,000. 662-665-5779 for appt.

Mobile Homes 0741 for Sale

FINANCIAL LEGALS

0955 Legals NOTICE OF INTENTION TO FORFEIT SEIZED PROPERTY

NEW 2 BR Homes Del. & setup $25,950.00 Clayton Homes Supercenter of Corinth, TO: TAVARUS D. HOLLAND 1/4 mile past hospital LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: on 72 West. 700 SCALE STREET #7, NEW 3 BR, 1 BA HOMES CORINTH, MS 38834 Del. & setup $29,950.00 You are hereby notified that Clayton Homes Supercenter of Corinth on NOVEMBER 9, 2011, in 1/4 mile past hospital Alcorn County, Mississippi, the below-listed property was on 72 West. seized by the City of Corinth NEW 4 BR, 2 BA home Police Department pursuant to Section 41-29-153 of the Del. & setup Mississippi Code of 1972, Anno$44,500 tated , as amended. Section Clayton Homes 41-29-176, of the Mississippi Supercenter of Code of 1972, Annotated, as Corinth, 1/4 mi. past amended, provides for the adhospital on 72 West ministrative forfeiture of 662-287-4600 property with a value not exceeding $10,000.00, other TRANSPORTATION than a controlled substance, raw material or paraphernalia, seized under the uniform 0804 Boats for Sale controlled substances law.

14' FIBERGALSS boat D E S C R I P T I O N ON with heavy duty trailer. PROPERTY: NEAR CHEROKEE on TN $325 obo. 662-287-1676 HELWAN 9 MM PISTOL, SEriver. Furn. 1 BR m.h., RIAL #1130878 $175 weekly for single, 0832 Motorcycles APPROXIMATE $195 for double. Incl. util., telephone, sat. TV, MOTORCYCLES & ATVs, VALUE: $125.00 256-360-2565. wash and detail. DESCRIPTION ON 662-808-4441. 714 Wick PROPERTY: St. REAL ESTATE FOR SALE COBRA ENT .22 MAGNUM PISTOL, SERIAL #057912 Auto/Truck APPROXIMATE Parts & 0848 Homes for VALUE: $115.00

0710 Sale

Accessories

ALUMINUM WHEELS, set 2 BR, 1 BA, 109 Caroline of 4, size 16x7, fits 1988 St., appl. incl., great & up Chevy 4x4, $75 price, $ 4 0 , 0 0 0 . obo. 662-284-5085. 662-750-1571 or 750-0726. HUD PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations or discrimination. State laws forbid discrimination in the sale, rental, or advertising of real estate based on factors in addition to those protected under federal law. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

DESCRIPTION ON PROPERTY: XBOX 360 WITH TWO CONTROLLERS AND GAMES, NBA 2KLL, 0860 Vans for Sale TEKKEN 6 APPROXIMATE '10 WHITE 15-pass. van, 3 VALUE: $204.95 to choose from. 1-800-898-0290 or DESCRIPTION ON 728-5381. PROPERTY: 1999 OLDS Silouette Van, UNIDEN SCANNER Premier edition, video APPROXIMATE player, sliding doors, VALUE: $50.00 new brakes & more. 662-750-0652. DESCRIPTION ON PROPERTY: Trucks for APPLE I PHONE WITH 0864 Sale CASE APPROXIMATE '05 GMC Crew Cab LTR, VALUE: $125.00 38k, #1419. $16,900. 1-800-898-0290 or DESCRIPTION ON 728-5381. PROPERTY: '08 DODGE RAM 1500, THREE HUNDRED THIRTY 4x4, crew cab, red, THREE DOLLARS, U.S CUR$23,400. 1-800-898-0290 RENCY or 728-5381. APPROXIMATE VALUE: $333.00

0868 Cars for Sale

'08 CHEVY HHR LT, ltr, moon roof, 33k, $11,900. 1-800-898-0290 or 728-5381. 1994 WHITE Mercedes E32, 6 cyl., stationwagon, 190k miles, very clean & well kept, $3000. 662-808-0113.

Said property is subject to forfeiture under the provisions of Section 41-20-153(a)(5), 41-29-153(a)(7) and 41-29-153(a)(4), respectively, of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated, as amended, as having been used, or intended for use or having been used, or intended for use to transport in violation of the Mississippi Uniform Controlled Substances Law and having been found in close proximity to forfeitable controlled substances.

ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS OR SECRETARY’S DAY IS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2012

If you desire to contest the forfeiture of this property, you must within thirty (30) days of receiving this notice, file a request for judicial review.

If you do not request judicial review within thirty (30) days of receiving this notice, the property described above will be forfeited to the City of Corinth Police Department, to be used, distributed, or disposed of in accordance with the provisions of Section 41-29-181, of the M ississippi Code of 1972, Annotated, as amended.

Give your Secretary a Special Salute to His/Her Special Day!

INSTRUCTION FOR FILING REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW

You may put up to 5 lines (approx. 25 words) for $30.00 (with or without picture)

In order to file a request for judicial review, you must file a petition to contest forfeiture in the Circuit Court of Alcorn County, Mississippi in order to claim an interest in the property.

Deadline is Wednesday, April 18, 2012 by 4pm Dated: February 15, 2012

WILLIAM W. You may ODOM, JR. ATTORNEY •Call 662-287-6147 AT LAW 3t 3/6, 3/13, 3/20/12 •Email to classad@dailycorinthian.com 13605 •Mail to Daily Corinthian, P.O. Box 1800, Corinth, MS 38835 •Bring to 1607 S. Harper Rd., Corinth

of the Mississippi Code of Legals as amended, 0955Annotated, 1972, as having been used, or intended for use or having been used, or intended for use to transport in violation of the Mississippi Uniform Controlled Substances Law and having been found in close proximity to forfeitable controlled substances. If you desire to contest the forfeiture of this property, you must within thirty (30) days of receiving this notice, file a request for judicial review. If you do not request judicial review within thirty (30) days of receiving this notice, the property described above will be forfeited to the City of Corinth Police Department, to be used, distributed, or disposed of in accordance with the provisions of Section 41-29-181, of the M ississippi Code of 1972, Annotated, as amended. INSTRUCTION FOR FILING REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW

In order to file a request for judicial review, you must file a petition to contest forfeiture in the Circuit Court of Alcorn County, Mississippi in order to claim an interest in the property. Dated: February 15, 2012 WILLIAM W. ODOM, JR. ATTORNEY AT LAW 3t 3/6, 3/13, 3/20/12 13605

SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI COUNTY OF ALCORN

WHEREAS, Tommy Hughes, executed a certain Deed of Trust to Raymond A. Hughes, dated August 17, 2006, and recorded in instrument number 200604930, which Deed of Trust was given as a renewal and extension of a Deed of Trust dated August 12, 2002 and recorded in Trust Deed Book 597 at pages 548-551, of the records in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Alcorn County, Mississippi; and

tial payment requests. Development Block Grant for sale at public outcry and Trustee. sential requirements. (Public Facility/Water Im- The Legals Legalswill be on a 0955 Legals 0955 0955 Legals 0955 Legals 0955contract sell within legal hours (being 0955 Legals provements) for the Town of fixed price basis. Those desir- The Town reserves the right WHEREAS, Tommy Hughes, between the hours of 11:00 executed a certain Deed of a.m. and 4:00 p.m.) at the WITNESS my signature, this ing consideration should sub- to reject any and all proposRienzi, MS. IN THE CHANCERY Trust to Raymond A. Hughes, South front door of the Al- the 16th day of March, 2012 mit proposals by the time and als. COURT OF ALCORN You are invited to submit a date above stated and must dated August 17, 2006, and corn County Courthouse in COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI proposal in accordance with include the following: recorded in instrument num- Corinth, Mississippi, to the Walter Williams, Mayor this request to the Town of ber 200604930, which Deed highest and best bidder for GEORGE MARTIN VIA Rienzi, 84 S. Front St., Rienzi, IN THE MATTER OF of Trust was given as a re- cash, the following-described 1) QualificationsList of 1t March 20, 2012 104 South Main Street MS 38865, not later than 4:00 qualifications of each staff 13626 newal and extension of a property lying and being situBooneville, MS 388829 THE ESTATE OF p.m. on April 2, 2012. ProJ O Y C E W H I T A K E R Deed of Trust dated August ated in Alcorn County, State person assigned to project. 662-728-3228 posals shall be marked on the (40 points) 12, 2002 and recorded in of Mississippi, to-wit: BECK, outside as “Proposal for Engi- 2) Experience- Information Trust Deed Book 597 at DECEASED neering Services/FY 2012 regarding the experience of pages 548-551, of the records Commence at the point of in- 4t 3/20, 27, 4/3, 10, 2012 IN THE CHANCERY CAUSE CDBG. Information concern- the firm. This information in the office of the Chancery tersection of the West 13629 COURT OF Clerk of Alcorn County, Mis- boundary line of the SouthNO.2012-0138-02 ing the proposals may be ob- should include types of proALCORN COUNTY, tained by c a l l i n g ject activities undertaken. (40 east Quarter of Section 12, sissippi; and IN THE CHANCERY MISSISSIPPI Township 2 South, Range 7 (662)728-6248 extension 301. points) COURT OF ALCORN WHEREAS, Raymond A. East, Alcorn County, Missis3) Capacity for PerformNOTICE TO COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI The contract will be awarded ance-Identify the number and IN THE MATTER OF Hughes, the legal holder of sippi, with the South right of CREDITORS to the responsible offeror title of staff available to be as- THE LAST WILL AND said Deed of Trust and Note way line of U. S. Highway No. Letters Testamentary hav- whose proposal is within the signed to provide services. TESTAMENT OF secured thereby, substituted 72; thence run South 58 de- IN RE: LAST WILL AND ing been granted on the 6th competitive range and deter- (20 points) George Martin Via as Trustee grees 11 minutes East along TESTAMENT ANNIE THOMPSON, day of March, 2012, by the mined to be the most advantherein, as authorized by the said South right of way line OF MARTIN DWAIN DECEASED Chancery Court of Alcorn tageous to the County, price, All proposals will be rated on terms thereof, by instrument 371.640 feet to an iron spike WHITEHURST County, Mississippi, to the and other factors considered. the above system to deterdated March 7, 2012, and re- found, being the Northwest CAUSE NO. 2012-0017-02 The factors to be considered mine the best offeror. corded in instrument number corner of a 6.470 acre tract CAUSE NO. 012-0109-02 undersigned Executor upon the Estate of Joyce Whitaker in evaluation of proposals and 201201244, in the office of as referenced by deed reNOTICE TO Beck, deceased, notice is their relative importance are Proposals will be reviewed by the Chancery Clerk of Alcorn corded in Deed Book 302 at KNOWN CREDITORS hereby given to all persons set forth (below in instruction the Mayor and Board of Alpage 367 in the Chancery County, Mississippi; and Clerk’s Office of Alcorn NOTICE TO CREDITORS having claims against said es- to Bidder). dermen using the above setate to present the same to WHEREAS, default having County, Mississippi; thence PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, lection criteria the Board will Letters Testamentary havto Section the clerk of this court for The Contractor shall perform assign points to each criterion p u r s u a n t been made in the terms and leaving said highway right of ing been granted on the 23rd conditions of said Deed of way line, run South 31 de- day of February, 2012, unto probate and registration ac- all the necessary engineering based on the content of the 91-7-145(1) of the Mississippi Trust, and the entire debt se- grees 49 minutes West the undersigned Co-Execu- cording to the law within services to properly carry-out proposal. Negotiations will be Code of 1972 Annotated, as cured thereby having been 537.225 feet to an iron pin at trixes of the Estate of martin ninety (90) days from the first the activities in the project, in conducted to determine a amended, that I have this day declared due and payable in the Southwest corner of said Dwain Whitehurst, deceased, publication of this notice or accordance with State and mutually satisfactory contract forwarded to the Daily CorHUD prescribed rules, regu- with the firm receiving the inthian for publication, a Noaccordance with the terms of 6.47 acre tract; thence run by the Chancery Court of Al- they will be forever barred. lations, policies, and State law. highest accumulated points, as tice to Creditors, a copy of said Deed of Trust, and the South 59 degrees 57 minutes corn County, Mississippi, and all persons having claims This the 8th day of March, The project includes the fol- rated by the Board. If a mutu- which is attached to your inlegal holder of said Deed of 14 seconds Eat 64.869 feet to against said estate are reTrust, Raymond A. Hughes, an iron pin set for the point quired to have the same pro- 2012. ally satisfactory contract can- formation. If you are a credilowing activities. having requested the under- of beginning; thence run bated and registered by the not be negotiated with the tor of the estate of refer1) Prepare plans and specifi- firm, the firm will be re- enced above, and you fail to signed Substituted Trustee to South 57 degrees 34 minutes Clerk of said Court within Jerry B. Beck, Jr., Executor execute this trust and sell said 54 seconds East 208.71 feet ninety (90) days after the date quested to submit a best and have your claim against said cations for project 2) Construct and distribute final offer in writing; and if a estate probated and regisland for the purpose of raising to a power pole being in the of the first publication of this Published: bid packets (insuring that all contract cannot be reached tered by the Chancery Court the sums thereunder, to- center of the TVA Transmis- Notice, or the same shall be March 13, 2012 Federal and State require- after the best and final offer, of Alcorn County, Mississippi, gether with attorney's fees, sion Line Easement; thence forever barred. March 20, 2012 ments are met in contract negotiations will be initiated within ninety (90) days after Substituted Trustee's fees, run South 32 degrees 25 minThis the 24th day of Febru- March 27, 2012 utes 06 seconds West 208.71 ary, 2012. with the subsequently listed the first publication of the enpreparation). 13618 and expenses of sale. 3) Assist in bid opening and firm in order of rating. This closed Notice, such will bar feet to an iron pin set; thence NOW, THEREFORE, I, run North 57 degrees 34 procedure will be continued your claim as provided in Secprepare bid tabulation JANA WHITEHURST 4) Conduct pre-construction until a mutually satisfactory tion 91-7-151 of the MissisGeorge Martin Via, Substi- minutes 54 seconds West CAGLE REQUEST FOR Co-Executrix conference with contractor, contract has been negotiated. sippi Code of 1972 Annotuted Trustee in the said 208.71 feet to an iron pin set; ANDREA PROPOSALS and staff representatives, In addition to reaching a fair tated, as amended. Deed of Trust, will on the thence run North 32 degrees WHITEHURST TO PROVIDE documenting files with min- and reasonable price for the 11th day of April, 2012, offer 25 minutes 06 seconds East COLEMAN ENGINEERING THIS the 9th day of for sale at public outcry and 208.71 feet to the point of required work, the objective utes of meeting. Co-Executrix 5) Conduct work in-proof negotiations will be to March, 2012. SERVICES sell within legal hours (being beginning. Containing 1.0 gress inspections giving peri- reach an agreement on the between the hours of 11:00 acre, more or less. 4t 2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20/12 This is a Request for Propos- odic reports to the County provisions of the proposed a.m. and 4:00 p.m.) at the JAMES HAROLD als to provide Engineering and approving any and all par- contract including scope and South front door of the Al- I will convey only such title as 13591 MITCHELL Services for a Community tial payment requests. corn County Courthouse in is vested in me as Substituted extent of work, and other esDevelopment Block Grant Corinth, Mississippi, to the Trustee. 3t 3/13, 20, 27, 2012 sential requirements. (Public Facility/Water Im- The contract will be on a highest and best bidder for 13619 provements) for the Town of fixed price basis. Those desir- The Town reserves the right cash, the following-described ing consideration should sub- to reject any and all proposRienzi, MS. property lying and being situ- WITNESS my signature, this mit proposals by the time and als. ated in Alcorn County, State the 16th day of March, 2012 You are invited to submit a date above stated and must of Mississippi, to-wit: in accordance themotorcycle, following: RV & ATV Walter Mayor Put your proposal automobile, truck, SUV,with boat,include tractor, hereWilliams, for $39.95 UNTIL SOLD! Here’s How It Works: this request to the Town of Commence at the point of inGEORGE MARTIN VIA Rienzi, 84 S. Front St., Rienzi, Your ad will be composed 1 column wide and 2 inches deep. The ad will run each day in the Daily Corinthian until your 1) QualificationsList of tersection of the West 1t March 20, 2012 104 South Main Street MS 38865, not later than 4:00 qualifications of each staff 13626 boundary line of the SouthBooneville, MS 388829 vehicle sells. Ad must include photo, description, and price. You provide the photo. Certain restrictions apply. p.m. on April 2, 2012. Pro- person assigned to project. east Quarter of Section 12, 662-728-3228 posals shall marked on the (40 Township 2 South, Range 7 1. No dealers. 2. be Non-commercial onlypoints) 3. Must pay in advance. No exceptions. 4. Single item only. 5. Categories outside as “Proposal for Engi- 2) Experience- Information East, Alcorn County, Missisincluded neering are auto,Services/FY motorcycle, 2012 tractor.regarding boat, RVtheandexperience ATV 6. After of every 30 DAYS, advertised price of listing needs to be sippi, with the South right of 4t 3/20, 27, 4/3, 10, 2012 CDBG. Information concern- the firm. This information way line of U. S. Highway No. 13629 reduced. 7. NO REFUNDS for any reason 8. NON-TRANSFERABLE. Call 287-6147 to place your ad! ing the proposals may be ob- should include types of pro72; thence run South 58 detained by c a l l i n g ject activities undertaken. (40 grees 11 minutes East along (662)728-6248 extension 301. said South right of way line 864 864 816points) 832 832 832 868 868 3) Capacity for Perform371.640 feet to an iron spike TRUCKS/VANS TRUCKS/VANS RECREATIONAL MOTORCYCLES/ MOTORCYCLES/ The contract will be awarded ance-Identify MOTORCYCLES/ AUTOMOBILES the number and AUTOMOBILES found, being the Northwest VEHICLES SUV’S SUV’S ATV’S ATV’S to the responsible offeror title of staff available ATV’S to be ascorner of a 6.470 acre tract whose proposal is within the signed to provide services. as referenced by deed reD CE competitive range and deter- (20 points) REDU corded in Deed Book 302 at mined to be the most advanpage1979 367 inFORD the Chancery tageous to the County, price, All proposals will be rated on Clerk’s Office of Alcorn LTD II SPORT and other factors considered. the above system to deterCounty, Mississippi; thence The factors to be considered mine the best offeror. said highway right of leavingLANDAU in evaluation of proposals and way run inside South 31 deExc.line, cond. 2004 KAWASAKI HARLEY DAVIDSON 2006 GMC YUKON their relative importance are Proposals will ‘03 be reviewed by grees 49 minutes West MULE & out. Mechaniforth (below in instruction the Mayor andHERITAGE Exc. cond.set inside & out, Board ofSOFTTAIL Al537.225 feet to an iron pin at 3010 Model #KAF650E, (ANNIVERSARY MODEL) dermen using the above seto Bidder). the Southwest cally soundcorner cond.of said 106k miles, 3rd row Sports Ed., maroon, 1854 hrs., bench seat, 30 ft., with slide outcriteria theexc. cond., lection Board will 6.47 acre seats, tract; thence seat, garage kept, front Leather only run tilt bed, 4 WD & looks & drive great, & built-in TV antenna, The Contractor shall perform assign points to each criterion South 59 degrees 57 minutes dealership windshield, well & rear A/C,tow mi64.869 reg. feet to all thepkg., necessary engineering 182k miles. of the 14 98,000 seconds Eat 2 TV’s, 7400based miles.on the content maintained. maintained. Great for loaded services to properly carry-out proposal. Negotiations will be an iron pin set for the point farm or hunting. $6500. firm. the activities in the project, in conducted to determine a of beginning; thence run 731-212-9659 accordance with State and mutually satisfactory contracthome 662-462-7158 South 57 degrees 34 minutes 662-415-0858 662-286-1732 HUD prescribed rules, regu- with the firm 731-212-9661. the cell 54 seconds East 208.71 feet or receiving 731-607-6699 lations, policies, and State law. highest accumulated points, as to a power pole being in the CED The project includes fol- rated by the Board. If a mutuREDUthe center of the TVA Transmisally satisfactory contract canlowing activities. sion Line Easement; thence not be negotiated with the run South 32 degrees 25 min1) Prepare plans and specifi- firm, the firm will be reutes 06 seconds West 208.71 1980 HONDA 750-FRONT quested to submit a best and cations for project feet to an iron pin set; thence '03 CHEVY Franklin pull 2) Construct and2007 distribute final offer in writing; and if a (TRI) 4-CYC. VOLKSWAGON run North 57 degrees 34 bid packets (insuring that 36’, all contract minutes 54 seconds West camper, lots of cannot be reached SILVERADO, MTR., GOOD TIRES, Federal and State require- after the best and final offer, 208.71 feet to an iron pin set; black, quadra steer 2 A/C negotiations units, 2 $6500 OR TRADE ments are met space, in contract will be initiated thence run North 32 degrees (4-wheel steering), 1979 CHEVY 1 TON DUMP the subsequently listed preparation). 25 minutes 06 seconds East slide outs, 2 with doors, 3) Assist in bid opening and firm in order of rating. This 208.71 feet to the point of LT, 80k miles, TRUCK, $3500 looks & rides real shower & tub, 20’ procedure will be continued prepare bid tabulation beginning. Containing 1.0 J.C. HARRIS 700 loaded, leather, tow good! 4) Conduct pre-construction 85,000 miles, until a mutually satisfactory awning, full kitchen, acre, moreactual or less. TRENCHER, package, ext. cab. conference with contractor, contract has been negotiated. W&D, $13,000. $4000. and staff representatives, In addition to reaching a fair I will convey only such title as $13,000 OBO. or documenting files with min- and reasonable price for the Call 662-423-6872 is662-286-9476 vested in me as Substituted 662-415-9007. required work, the objective utes of meeting. 662-415-8549 Trustee. 662-603-5372 or 662-660-3433 5) Conduct work in-proof negotiations will be to gress inspections giving peri- reach an agreement on the odic reports to the County provisions of the proposed WITNESS my signature, this and approving any and all par- contract including scope and the 16th day of March, 2012 extent of work, and other estial payment requests. sential requirements. The contract will be1995 on JAYCO a GEORGE MARTIN VIA 2007 HONDA 2006 YAMAHA FZI fixed price basis. Those desir- The 104 South Main Street CAMPER, 5TH Town reserves the right ing consideration should sub- to reject any and allREBEL proposBooneville, MS 388829 3k miles, adult HITCH, EAGEL SL, mit proposals by the time and als. 662-728-3228 DAMAGE, owned, corbin 250cc, just date above stated STORM and must include the following: HAS BEEN seat, selling due Walter Williams, Mayor serviced, new REPAIRED, NICE, 4t 3/20, 27, 4/3, 10, 2012 to health reasons, 1) Qualifications- List of 1t March 20, 2012front tire, red in 13629 original owner. qualifications of each staff color, 7,724 miles, 13626 662-462-7634 person assigned to project. OR CELL (40 points) 662-664-0789. 2) Experience- Information 662-664-3940 regarding the experience of 910 the firm. This MOTORCYCLES/ information should include types ofATV’S project activities undertaken. (40 D CE REDU points) 3) Capacity for Performance-Identify the number and 2010 CHEVY 2008 PONTIAC title of staff available to be asEQUINOX signed to provide services. (20 points) COUNTY OF ALCORN

0955 Legals

GUARANTEED Auto Sales 470

WHEREAS, Raymond A. Hughes, the legal holder of FARM EQUIP. said Deed of Trust and Note secured thereby, substituted George Martin Via as Trustee therein, as authorized by the terms thereof, by instrument dated March 7, 2012, and recorded in instrument number 201201244, in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Alcorn County, Mississippi; and

WHEREAS, default having been made in the terms and conditions of said Deed of Trust, and the entire debt secured thereby having been declared due and payable in accordance with the terms of said Deed of Trust, and the legal holder of said Deed of Trust, Raymond A. Hughes, having requested the undersigned Substituted Trustee to execute this trust and sell said land for the purpose of raising the sums thereunder, together with attorney's fees, Substituted Trustee's fees, 61” ZEROofTURN and expenses sale., COMMERCIAL, 28 HP KOEHLER,THEREFORE, 45 HOURS, NEW I, NOW, George Martin Via, Substi$7900 tuted Trustee in the said 662-728-3193 Deed of Trust, will on the 11th day of April, 2012, offer for sale at public outcry and sell within legal hours (being between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.) at the South front door of the Alcorn County Courthouse in Corinth, Mississippi, to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following-described property lying and being situated in Alcorn County, State of Mississippi, to-wit:

BUSH HOG

FOR SALE

‘01 DODGE STRATUS ES,

sun roof, cold air, automatic.

$7500 731-934-4434

3250

662-396-1728.

662-603-4786

2000 DODGE CARAVAN,

FOR SALE 1961 CHEV. 2 dr. hardtop (bubble top), sound body, runs.

$1500. 731-645-0157 AFTER 4 P.M.

$9950

662-665-1995

864 TRUCKS/VANS SUV’S

2006 NISSAN MAXIMA

$11,500

‘01 MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE GT red with new tan

2nd owner, top, 5-speed, 4.6, V-8, Cooper 17” 4 cyl., under tires, runs great, 30,000 mi., 36 GEORGE MARTIN VIA asking price mpg, looking 104 South Main Street Booneville, MS 388829 $5200. for payoff. 662-728-3228

WITNESS my signature, this the 16th day of March, 2012

731-610-7241

4t 3/20, 27, 4/3, 10, 2012

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

$9,995

$3000

GRAND PRIX, 35k miles, V6, auto, CD, fully loaded, new tires

’09 Hyundai Accent

$75,000. 662-287-7734

$3,500

Days only, 662-415-3408.

I will convey only such title as is vested in me as Substituted Trustee.

$14,900

2003 YAMAHA V-STAR CLASSIC

$10,000

286-3654 or cell 284-7424

$2,800

CLASSIC Z, 1978 DATSUN 280Z

Commence at the point of intersection of the West boundary line of the Southeast Quarter of Section 12, Township 2 South, Range 7 East, Alcorn 868 County, Mississippi,AUTOMOBILES with the South right of way line of U. S. Highway No. 72; thence run South 58 degrees 11 minutes East along said South right of way line 371.640 feet to an iron spike found, being the Northwest corner of a 6.470 acre tract as referenced by deed recorded in Deed Book 302 at page 367 in the Chancery Clerk’s Office of Alcorn County, Mississippi; thence leaving said highway right of way line, run South 31 degrees 49 minutes West 537.225 feet to an iron pin at the Southwest corner of said 6.47 acre tract; thence run South 59 degrees 57 minutes 14 seconds Eat 64.869 feet to DUCED an iron pin set for the point RE of beginning; thence run South 57 degrees 34 minutes 54 seconds East 208.71 feet ‘06 VOLKSWAGON to a power being in the NEWpole BEETLE center the6-spd., TVA 2.5 Lof 5 cyl., TipTransmisTronic auto. sion Line Easement; trans., lt. green w/beigethence int., black, CD heated32 seats, RW defrost, run South degrees 25PW, minoutside rear viewWest mirrors,208.71 PDL, utes 06 seconds player, A/C, gray feet AM/Fm to an radio ironw/CD, pin MP3, set; traction thence control, sun roof, looks brand new int., 150,000 run North 57 degrees 34 even under hood, 14,350 mi minutes 54 seconds West miles, loaded. $ 208.71 feet to an iron pin set; thence run North 32 degrees 25 minutes 06 seconds East 662-808-1978 or 208.71 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 1.0 REDUCED acre, more or less.

14,500

2005 AIRSTREAM LAND YACHT

2000 DODGE CARAVAN

731-645-4928

2002 INTERNATIONAL, Cat. engine

$15,000 287-3448

1999 CHEROKEE SPORT 4X4, 6 cyl., all works good except for A/C

$4000.

662-665-1143.

, 45k miles, white w/ black interior, heated seats, 2 DVDs, loaded 662-808-5049 287-2968 415-6290

1991 Ford Econoline Van, 48,000 miles, good cond., one owner, serious interest. $7000. 287-5206.

$1800

$1,975

$4900 286-6103

1998 SOFTAIL,

2005 HONDA ATV TRX 250 EX

All proposals will be rated on the above system to determine the best offeror.

39,000 MILES,

Proposals will be reviewed by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen using the above selection criteria the Board will assign points to each 215-666-1374 criterion 816 based on the content of the 662-665-0209 RECREATIONAL proposal. Negotiations will be VEHICLES conducted to determine a mutually satisfactory contract with the firm receiving the highest accumulated points, as rated by the Board. If a mutually satisfactory contract 2003can-Honda 2005 Sunset Creek not be negotiated with the EX 300 firm,Brook the firm will be reby Sunny 2007 to submit a best andblack 2-drs.,quested LR & DR final offer in writing; and if a& after plastics slide-outs, kept contract cannot be reached market parts. nice & clean, come after the best and final offer, with hitch, sway will be initiated negotiations withelect. the subsequently listed bar, front firm under in order of rating. This jack. Kept procedure will be continued shed. $12,500 until a mutually satisfactory 662-415-1463 contract has been negotiated. In addition to reaching a fair and reasonable price for the required work, the objective of negotiations will be to reach an agreement on the provisions of the proposed 2008 Jayco Eagle contract including scope and Screaming es5th extent Wheelof work, and other sential requirements. Eagle exhaust, 38’, 4 slides, exc.

662-415-0084

$8500

“New” Condition

$2100 $1995

$2,000 $2,500 462-5379

1995 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER 1200

only 7K miles, cond.,The $28,000 Town reserves the right to reject any and all proposlike new, firm. Trailer located als. $5,000 in Counce, TN. 425-503-5467 662-415-8135 Walter Williams, Mayor

Mtr. & Trans., New Tires, Must See

$10,500 $12,000

662-415-8623 or 287-8894 REDUCED

2005 Kawasaki 4-wheeler

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

WITH EXTRAS, BLUE, LESS THAN 1500 MILES,

$1850

662-287-2659

For Sale:

REDUCED

2000 Custom Harley Davidson

2001 HONDA REBEL 250

‘04 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic 1500

RAZOR 08 POLARIS

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

$7500

662-808-2900

8,900 miles, 45 m.p.g. Red & Black

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

’04 HONDA SHADOW 750 $

3900

662-603-4407

0955 Legals IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF ALCORN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI IN RE: LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF MARTIN DWAIN WHITEHURST CAUSE NO. 2012-0109-02 NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

Notice is hereby given to all unknown heirs at law of Martin Dwain Whitehurst that a Petition to Admit Will to Probate was filed on February 21, 2012, Decree Admitting Will to Probate and Granting Letters Testamentary was signed on February 23, 2012, and filed on February 23, 2012, 2012, and Letters Testamentary were issued on February 23, 2012.

You are not required to respond to this Notice but may do so, to show cause, if any you can, in Cause No.: 2012-0109-02, wherein you are a Respondent, why Carolyn Whitehurst, Jana Whitehurst Cagle, and Andrea Whitehurst Coleman should not be declared the sole heirs-at-law of Martin Dwain Whitehurst, deceased, pursuant to Section 91-1-27 of the Mississippi Code, and why such other relief as prayed for should not be granted. Said response should be sent to Louis Holliday, co-counsel for the Co-Executrixes, whose address is 605 Fillmore Street, Corinth, MS 38834. You are summoned to appear and defend against the Petition, which was filed on February 21, 2012, on the 29th day of March , 2012, at 9:00 o’clock a.m. at the Prentiss County Courthouse, Booneville , MS. In case of your failure to reply a judgment by default will be entered against you finding that Carolyn Whitehurst, Jana Whitehurst Cagle, and Andrea Whitehurst Coleman are the sole heirs-at law of Martin Dwain Whitehurst, deceased.

0955 Legals NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, on November 22, 2008, John Howard Anderson, Jr. and Stacy Ballard Anderson executed and delivered to William H. Davis, Jr., as trustee, a deed of trust on the property hereinafter described to secure payment of an indebtedness therein mentioned owing to Commerce National Bank, Corinth, Mississippi, beneficiary, which deed of trust is recorded in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Alcorn County, Mississippi, as Instrument Number 200807161; and WHEREAS, said indebtedness has matured in its entirety and is now past due, unpaid and in default, the provisions of said deed of trust have been broken by said grantors and have not been cured and the said beneficiary, the present holder of said indebtedness, has requested the undersigned to foreclose said deed of trust pursuant to the provisions thereof to enforce payment of said debt; NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that I, the undersigned trustee, on March 28, 2012, at the south doors of the county courthouse of Alcorn County, Mississippi, in the City of Corinth, Mississippi, within legal hours for such sale, will offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash the said property conveyed to me by said deed of trust described as follows: Situated in the County of Alcorn, State of Mississippi, to-wit:

Commence at the Northeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter of Section 9, Township 2 South, Range 8 East, Alcorn County, Mississippi; thence run South along the East right of way of a public road 1210.74 feet for the point of beginning; thence run East 208.7 feet; thence run South 93 feet; thence run West along a fence 208.7 feet to the East right of way of said public road; thence run You must also file the North along said right of way original of your response with 93 feet to the point of beginthe Clerk of this Court within ning, containing .47 acres, a reasonable time afterward. more or less. JANA WHITEHURST CAGLE Co-Executrix ANDREA WHITEHURST COLEMAN Co-Executrix 4t 2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20/12 13592

0955 Legals IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF ALCORN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI IN THE MATTER OF THE CONFIRMATION OF TITLE TO PROPERTY OF HAL C. DILWORTH, JR. AND MARGARET M. DILWORTH No.2012-0165-02

OTHER RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE Legals COMPLAINT.. 0955 You must also file the original of your response with the Clerk of this Court within a reasonable time afterward. Issued under my hand and seal of said Court this 15th day of March, 2012.

Bobby Marolt CLERK OF THE CHANCERY COURT ALCORN COUNTY, BEING LOT 25 AND THE MISSISSIPPI NORTH HALF OF LOT 24 By: Karen Burns, OAK LANE SUBDIVISION Deputy Clerk IN THE CITY OF CORINTH, ALCORN COUNTY, MS 3t March 20, 27 and April 3 13628 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO: CHILDREN OF ROLAND AND VIRGINIA HELMBACHER AND ALL PERSONS HAVING OR CLAIMING ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE INTEREST IN THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LANDS: Lying and being in Oak Lane Subdivision in the City of Corinth, County of Alcorn, State of Mississippi, more particularly described as follows:

PUBLIC NOTICE TO: CITIZENS OF ALCORN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI If changes have occurred in the status of your homestead, in property description, ownership, use of occupancy since January 1, 2011, you should notify the Tax Assessor of Alcorn County, Mississippi by April 1, 2012.

This the 16th day of Lot twenty-five (25) and the North Half of lot twenty-four March, 2012. (24) of Oak Lane Subdivision in the Southwest Quarter of KENNETH BRAWNER Section 31, Township 1 TAX ASSESSOR South, Range 8 East, etc. as ALCORN COUNTY, MS shown by the plat of said subdivision recorded in the Chancery Clerk’s Office of 3t 3/18, 20, 21, 2012 Alcorn County, Mississippi, in 13627 Plat Book 2, page 2.

HOME SERVICE DIRECTORY

SUBJECT TO Protective covenants applicable to Oak Lane Subdivision recorded in Deed Book 104, pages Home Improvement 117-118; as amended by in& Repair strument recorded in Deed Book 1-5, pages 67-68, in the BUTLER, DOUG: Foundaland records of Alcorn tion, floor leveling, bricks cracking, rotten County, Mississippi. wood, basements, NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS shower floor. Over 35 yrs. exp. Free est. or THE COMPLAINT WHICH 7 3 1 - 2 3 9 - 8 9 4 5 IS ON FILE AND TO 662-284-6146. WHICH THIS SUMMONS I DO IT ALL! Painting int. APPLIES IS IMPORTANT AND YOU MUST TAKE IM- & ext., pressure washMEDIATE ACTION TO ing: driveways, patios, decks, houses; carpenPROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. try, plumbing, laminate You have been made defen- flooring installation & dants in the suit filed in this more. If you need it Court by Hal C. Dilworth, Jr. fixed, don't hesitate to and Margaret M. Dilworth, Petitioners, seeking to Con- call. No job too small. firm and Quiet Title to the Guar. work. Free est. 662-284-6848. above described property.

You are required to mail or hand deliver a copy of a written response to the Complaint to Sharp Fisher & Borden, Attorneys for Complainant, whose address is P. O. Box 844, Corinth, MS, I will sell and convey only 38835-0844. such title as is vested in me YOUR RESPONSE MUST BE by said deed of trust. MAILED OR DELIVERED Signed, posted and pub- WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS lished this 6th day of March, OF March 20, 2012 WHICH IS THE DATE OF THE FIRST 2012. PUBLICATION OF THIS SUMMONS. IF YOUR REWILLIAM H. DAVIS, JR SPONSE IS NOT SO MAILED Trustee. OR DELIVERED, A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST Publication Dates: YOU FOR THE MONEY OR March 6, 2012, OTHER RELIEF DEMANDED March 13, 2012, IN THE COMPLAINT.. March 20, 2012 March 27, 2012 You must also file the original 13586 of your response with the Clerk of this Court within a reasonable time afterward. Issued under my hand and seal of said Court this 15th day of March, 2012. Bobby Marolt CLERK OF THE CHANCERY COURT ALCORN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI By: Karen Burns, Deputy Clerk 3t March 20, 27 and April 3 13628

HANDY-MAN REPAIR Spec. Lic. & Bonded, plumbing, electrical, floors, woodrot, carpentry, sheetrock. Res./com. Remodeling & repairs. 662-286-5978.

2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS RED, 74K, LOADED

2011 Yukon SLT

Pearl White, Ltr., Heated Seats, 4WD, 16k

14,950

37,950

2007 Nissan Maxima SE Bronzemist, New Tires

13,950 3 to Choose from

2007 Chevrolet Silverado LT Reg Cab, 74k, Silver Birch

2009 Dodge Crew Cab 98k, Super Clean

14,950

2011 Malibu LT

Sunroof, Ltr., Heated

2008 Dodge Avenger SXT Blue, 75K

19,950

2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Dark Red, 33K

19,950

11,950

2008 Ford Mustang Coupe

18,950

Strawberry Red, 70K

13,950

2011 Chevy Impala LT

White, 33K, Remote Start

15,950

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

15,950

2001 Chevy Tahoe LT One Owner, White

6,950

Storage, Indoor/ Outdoor AMERICAN MINI STORAGE 2058 S. Tate Across from World Color

287-1024

MORRIS CRUM Mini-Stor. 72 W. 3 diff. locations, unloading docks, rental truck avail, 286-3826.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE DIRECTORY

2008 Nissan Rogue SL Charcoal, 67K

16,950

1-662-728-4462 Nights & Weekends 662-424-1271

2008 Saturn Aura XE V6, 71k, Blue

11,950

2006 Ford Taurus SE Grey,

7,950

WE BUY CARS

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

16B â&#x20AC;˘ Tuesday, March 20, 2012 â&#x20AC;˘ Daily Corinthian

Spring Sale Lowest Prices The 2012 Models have arrived! 0% for 36 months no down payment WAC

for 48 months

0% for

48 months on Selected Models

2.99% APR 60

Daily Corinthian Corinth, Mississippi

Features

Section C

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

3 rules at Tad’s:

✔ Eat pizza ❑ ✔ Play games ❑ ✔ Have fun ❑ Sister, brother owners provide clean family fun BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

There is always something going on at Tad’s Pizza Party. Especially, when it comes to good ole’ family fun. “Kids can’t wait to get in here,” said Penny Corbitt, who owns the business along with her brother, Dennis Corbitt. “As soon as they get in the door, they start pulling off their shoes to get on a party jumper. Then it’s horrible when they have to leave.” The idea for Tad’s was formed from the family variety. “My nephew (Luke Washburn) started it in Tupelo and then we moved it here,” said Dennis Corbitt. “We wanted to have a place where a family could come and have fun.” The Corbitts were right on the mark with the idea. The 20,000-square foot building was a buzz on a recent Saturday with 21 parties scheduled for the day. “It is really a supercharged atmosphere,” added P. Corbitt. When the Tadpoles — the name given by P. Corbitt — hit the front door, there is plenty of activities to keep them busy. Tad’s has four party jumpers for the youngsters to bounce or slide on, plus 45-50 arcade games. The Corbitts have also just completed remodeling the indoor Lucky 13 blacklight putt-putt golf course. And one never knows when Tad himself might pop in to meet with the kids. “It is non-stop here,” said D. Corbitt, who also works a full-time job at Mississippi Polymers. “We like being here and hope people keep coming.” A list of three rules is painted on windows outside. The rules get no complaints from customers of all ages. Patrons of Tad’s must: 1. Eat pizza, 2. Play games, and 3. Have fun. Tad’s isn’t just for party goers. “Everyone is welcome,” added D. Corbitt. Business hours are 4-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. on Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. It is located at the corner of Wick and Cass streets next to the railroad tracks in a former furniture store building. “Most like to come in on Sunday afternoon,” said D. Corbitt. Corbitt also says Tad’s will work with schools and churches on different times other than normal business hours. “We also provide a discount for the two groups,” he added. The party special — a package which includues a party table reservation for two hours — provides each child with two slices of a one-topping pizza, a soft drink with unlimited refills, scoop of vanilla ice cream, and unlimited jumpers and blacklight putt-putt golf — all for just $8.99 per child. A Family Special is available for $19.99. Included in the special is a large one-topping pizza, four unlimited drinks and unlimited time in jumpers or round of blacklight gold with a two armband limit per each coupon. Tad’s menu is more than pizza for those looking for something else. The menu includes appetizers such as Tad’s Wings, five different calzones and four kinds of salads, including Tad’s Grill. Heat seekers will be pleased to find the Firebird pizza loaded with spicey hot sauce and covered in diced grilled children and jalapenos. “My favorite part is watching the kids grow up,” said P. Corbitt. “Being around them really keeps you young.” The brother-sister combo hope to keep providing families a place to come and have some good, clean fun. “There is always something to do at Tad’s no matter the weather outside,” said P. Corbitt. “We try our best to give them a safe and nice place to have fun.”

Tad has been known to make appearances at pizza parties.

Penny and Dennis Corbitt brought Tad’s Pizza Party to Corinth three years ago. The brother-sister ownership have made Tad’s the place to be when it comes to family fun. The birthday girl is queen for a day at Tad’s, right. A round of blacklight golf at Lucky 13 inside Tad’s is a big hit with all ages, left. Nicky Jackson celebrates his 10th birthday with a party at Tad’s, below.

Tad’s has four party jumpers available for children, left.

Assistant Manager Al Copeland gets a pizza ready for party goers, right.

Staff photos by Steve Beavers

Spence Coffman tries out one of the many arcade games.

2C • Tuesday, March 20, 2012 • Daily Corinthian

WE PROVIDE SIMPLE FINANCING SOLUTIONS ...for Enjoying the Simple Life.

For those who choose to live out here, we have ﬁnancing solutions to provide for the things that make life better. Farm land, hunting land, equipment, buildings, ag production or home sites on acreage... we have a plan for you.

Give Us A Call, Stop By Our Ofﬁce, or Ask A Friend.

CORINTH OFFICE · 2101 Hwy 72 East · (662) 286-0020 Brett Marlar, Vice President / Branch Manager t ,PSJ 4UFFE Mortgage Loan Originator t .BSZ 1PHVF Laon Administrator

Daily Corinthian • Tuesday, March 20, 2012 • 3C

Appalachia’s aging population rising at fast rate “I think most everybody in the area is (worried). You’ve got baby boomers coming on. You’ve got so many seniors. ... Nothing stretches very far.”

BY DAN SEWELL Associated Press

MT. ORAB, Ohio — It’s still officially winter, so Donna Robirds puts on two sweaters in the morning and keeps heavy blankets handy as she sets her thermostat low — 60 at night — and bundles up to keep her utility bill down. At 67, with a fixed income and a $563-amonth mortgage, she lives on a tight budget. Food stamps help the retired state employee stretch her budget in this Appalachian village. So has the mild winter. “We haven’t had the extreme cold, so it hasn’t been too bad,” she said. “I really need to watch my money. It’s going to be a struggle.” Robirds’ daily battle is being played out across the Appalachian region, which stretches through 13 states from northeastern Mississippi to southern New York. A part of the country that has long lagged behind the rest of the U.S. economically finds itself on the leading edge of a national trend: The number of Americans 65 and older is increasing, and

Peggy Basham 74, Summersville, W.Va. many are struggling as government services are being cut in a rough economy. Nationally, with the aging of the baby boom generation, people 65 and over are expected to account for 1 of every 5 Americans by 2030. Some places in Appalachia have already reached that benchmark, such as southern Ohio’s Brown County, where Robirds lives. “These counties are like the canary in the coal mine,” said Suzanne Kunkel, who heads the Scripps Gerontology Center at Miami University of Ohio. “This is a pretty dramatic change coming.” More than 15 percent of Appalachia’s population is already at least 65, compared with 13 percent nationally, according to the 2010 Census. And projections show the number rising steadily in much of the region, as it is

nationally. The aging population means more demand for health care, economic help, transportation and home help, which are already in short supply in much of Appalachia. “It’s getting more urgent in the number of people needing those services and having those available to them,” said Robert Roswall, commissioner of West Virginia’s Bureau of Senior Services. “We have people waiting for all those type of programs.” Appalachia has long been plagued by isolation, poor roads, sewer systems and other infrastructure needs, lack of education and the decline of coal mining, manufacturing and other key industries. The region has low per-capita income (less than $30,000 in 2009, 18 percent lower than the nation’s), low college graduation rates,

an exodus of young working people, and high rates of heart disease, cancer and diabetes, along with poor access to health care. Peggy Basham, 74, of Summersville, W.Va., is worried. “I think most everybody in the area is,” she said. “You’ve got baby boomers coming on. You’ve got so many seniors. ... Nothing stretches very far.” Basham helps craft quilts that are sold to support the Nicholas County Senior Citizens Center. The senior center feeds 500 people per month, and Basham said more would come if only they had transportation from their mountain homes. She said she sees elderly people regularly forced to choose whether to pay for prescription drugs, heat their homes or buy groceries. West Virginia officials say their state has the country’s highest con-

centration of older residents than anywhere but Florida. Sixteen percent of West Virginia’s population is 65 or older, compared with 17.3 percent in Florida, according to census figures. And unlike those who flock to Florida’s retirement villages and condominium complexes, aging people in West Virginia and elsewhere in Appalachia have long been less likely to move, often because they can’t afford it or they have a strong attachment to home. Robirds doesn’t have much choice: Her home’s market value declined in the nation’s housing crisis, and she is years away from paying it off. But the mother of three doesn’t want to move anyway. “I want to have a place for my grandchildren to stay when they visit,” she said, “and to be able to have my passion for gardening.”

Robirds got some vital help from Cincinnatibased People Working Cooperatively, a nonprofit organization that sent workers before winter to add insulation, clean vents, service her furnace, replace her refrigerator and perform other maintenance. The organization, dedicated to helping poor people stay in their homes in the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana region, is seeing demand for its services rocket over the last two years, from 40,000 calls for help in 2009 to 66,000 in 2011, according to president Jock Pitts. Those in charge of dealing with the surging numbers of elderly people say such community-based help and other innovative solutions are especially important in struggling areas such as Appalachia. “Given our state’s limited resources — we’re not going to hit the lottery — we are changing, in Ohio, our approach,” said Bonnie Kantor-Burman, head of Ohio’s Department of Aging. “There is a limit to what the state and federal governments are going to be able to do.”

For Tupelo artist Heard, illustrating comics is a stress relief TUPELO — There was a moment in time when Tupelo artist William Heard thought he was going to become a super hero. He was extremely close to getting machine guns attached to his wheelchair. “So I could fight evildoers,” the 37-year-old said. But it was not to be. Instead, comic book artist Mary Katherine Spencer decided to take Heard’s story in a more honest, though still imaginative, direction. “We decided to do it as a documentary,” Heard said. “I thought it was cool for someone to want to write about me like that.” Spencer moved to Northeast Mississippi in 2006, and she’s slowly merged into the region’s art scene. For her, comics are a passion and a release. They’re also important. “People need to have their stories told,” she said. “People need to hear other people’s stories, and people need to have access to them.” Spencer, 42, grew up in suburban Washington, D.C., and Baltimore. She was making a life for herself in Arizona when she had a strange conversation with her parents. “They did this thing,” she said. “I called them and they said, ‘Guess what we did?’ I said, ‘You went on a cruise?’ They said, ‘We moved to Mississippi.”’ When her dad ended

up in North Mississippi Medical Center, Spencer did some serious thinking. She sold her place in Arizona, and bought a relatively isolated house near Geeville. “Technically, it’s a Booneville address,” she said, “but when my friends ask where I live, I love saying, ‘Geeville, Mississippi.”’ Initially, she worked at the Boys & Girls Club of North Mississippi, Inc., and later joined the staff at S.A.F.E., Inc., where she regularly dealt with abused women in crisis situations. It was deep stuff, and Spencer needed a way to process it. She’d quit drinking and smoking before her children, Cian, 12, and Millie, 4, were born, so those vices couldn’t help — or hurt, as the case may be. Comics flew to the rescue. “That’s always been my pressure release,” she said. “I would draw little comics, just to get it out.” She encouraged others to “get it out” with a project called “Jeans for Justice.” She asked people to write their stories of abuse on blue jeans. Some also added artistic flourishes, and Spencer took the results on the road for different displays. “I’m here to discuss and talk about subjects that people put away and don’t talk about normally,” she said. Spencer no longer works with S.A.F.E., but she made strong connec-

Trial-sized revitalizing treats come tucked in a minty green doublepocket bag! *While Supplies Last

Facial Cleansing Wipes Micro-Reﬁner Brilliant-C Eye Cream Brilliant-C Moisturizer

tions with other artists during the Jeans for Justice project. “She came to Our Artworks,” Heard said. “Some of us worked on the jeans project with her.” Heard discovered his artistic talent after a car accident left him paralyzed. He later started Our Artworks to get other people with disabilities interested in art. His story captivated Spencer, and Heard almost got a flying wheelchair with machine guns. The pair met at coffee shops, and exchanged emails and Facebook messages to discuss the project. Spencer came up with the idea of using Heard’s own paintings as backdrops for her comics. She’s working toward a May deadline to get the book and other work ready for an exhibit in Arizona. “She has a very active imagination,” Heard said. “She comes up with different stuff, tries it and it works.” Spencer also is collaborating with Terae, a 56-year-old Tupelo-based writer who prefers to use her pen name. The story is about two girls who face different types of prejudice. “I looked at some sketches she did and I asked if she could do some illustrations. She started doing them and it was perfect,” Terae said. “If I had done them, they wouldn’t have looked

right to me.” Spencer regularly explores tough topics with her comics. One of her stories is based on a friend’s sexual addiction. She said she turned the lead character into a fish, so it “wouldn’t be gross and disgusting. A fish can do these things and it’s OK.” A question from her kids led Spencer to consider how bullying has impacted her life, and she used printer’s ink to turn those thoughts into pages. Another long-running

project was inspired by her dog, Henry Miller, who was rescued from the Tupelo-Lee Humane Society. She illustrated the story of how she met Henry. Friends liked the resulting comic panel, so she started soliciting pet stories from other people and drawing those. “Everybody has a pet story,” Spencer said. “How they got their cat and how they got their dog — it gives them something good to think about.” Spencer’s art is a busy

“pressure release.” The comics pile up on the big desk in her living room. “When you do this kind of work, it’s like, ‘Whoa, yeah. It’s 3 in the morning,”’ she said. “If you can do something that makes someone feel better and makes them love it, that’s great, right? It’s telling stories and putting them out there.” Online: Spencer’s creations: http://www.horseradishhen.com and http:// www.fingerproofpress. com

Alcorn County Nurse of the Year Nominate Your Favorite Nurse Today! A selection committee of community leaders will review the nominees to choose the Nurse of the Year. All nominees will be recognized at a Recognition Ceremony, and a cash award of $250 will be presented to the winner at Country Cottage on Friday, April 20th at 5:30 p.m.

Deadline is March 28th!

Please ﬁll out the ballot below, or submit online at:

www.CorinthCottage.com/NOY Person You Wish To Nominate Name ________________________________________________________________ Phone ____________________________

E-mail __________________________

MERLENORMAN .COM

Associated Press

Address ___________________________

City/State ________________________

BY M. SCOTT MORRIS

Name ________________________________________________________________

Doctor’s Ofﬁce, Hospital or Organization Where They Work Organization _______________________

Supervisor’s Name _________________

Phone ____________________________

E-mail ___________________________

Address ___________________________

City/State ________________________

Your Information Phone ____________________________

E-mail ___________________________

Address ___________________________

City/State ________________________

Will you be available to attend the ceremony on April 20th? Yes

Why Do You Believe This Person Should Be Nurse of the Year? _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________

Weaver’s Merle Norman

1798 Hwy 72 E • Corinth, MS 662-287-7233 Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am - 5 pm Sat 10 am - 5 pm

_____________________________________________________________________ (please continue on a separate sheet if needed)

3002 North Polk Street • Corinth Phone: 594-6131 • Fax: 594-6108

4C • Tuesday, March 20, 2012 • Daily Corinthian

For volunteer Caldwell, it’s about giving back BY CATHY WOOD For the Daily Corinthian

When you love your town, you should give back to it. That’s what Corinth resident and Commerce National Bank Vice President Jimmy Caldwell believes. And that’s what he does, too, as with The Alliance, the collaboration of several programs that promote economic development and improve quality of life in Corinth and Alcorn County. The 65-year-old Caldwell is downtown at almost every festival and event that The Alliance and Main Street Corinth sponsors, helping with whatever needs to be done. “We don’t realize what a gold mine we sit on here in Corinth,” he said. “People take it for granted, but we have one of the most beautiful downtowns I’ve ever seen, and, economically, there are lots of places you could live that cost more. If you go to other small towns, you won’t see nearly the things that Corinth has.” Volunteers are vital for these downtown events’ success, he added, and for the town’s long-term health, too. “We want Corinth to grow, so we have to work together, both volunteers and professionals, to figure out a way for more people to come here. If we don’t, we’ll stagnate,” he said. Caldwell first began volunteering when he joined the Corinth Kiwanis Club in 1978 and worked on the club’s many projects to help disadvantaged children. Then, a few years later, he said, his boss at the bank encouraged the officers to get involved with The Alliance. “I tried to find something where I wouldn’t

Staff photo by Steve Beavers

Commerce National Bank Vice President Jimmy Caldwell said he has no plans to retire. He continues to serve his community as a volunteer, helping out whenever and wherever he can.

“I tried to find something where I wouldn’t have to do anything, so I joined the beautification committee. But that’s when we formed Keep Corinth Beautiful, and from there I went to community development and I’ve probably been on every Alliance committee since.” Jimmy Caldwell Volunteer, Commerce National Bank Vice President have to do anything,” Caldwell said, joking, “so I joined the beautification committee. But that’s when we formed Keep Corinth Beautiful, and from there I went to community development and I’ve probably been on every Alliance committee since. I don’t have any other talent, but the community’s given so much to me that I want to do

helpthe community in return.” In fact, his commitment to volunteering seems to have inspired his children, both of whom live in Corinth: His son, Landon, is a member of Kiwanis and The Alliance’s community development committee along with his dad, where they help plan leadership programs for students and adults as well as

opportunities for retirees, senior groups and young professionals. Caldwell’s daughter, Allison Albarracin, is a member of the Junior Auxiliary local service club, and she and her husband, Ben Albarracin, a Corinth alderman, also volunteer at their church. Helping out is beneficial not only to the community, but to the volunteer, Caldwell added.

“It’s like my job,” he said. “I love working and I don’t want to quit. People ask me about retiring all the time, but I’ve worked all my life and I’m used to it. You’ve got to keep active, and that’s another reason I volunteer. You can sit around and do nothing, or you can get involved.” Plus, volunteering strengthens community

connections, he said. “Volunteering helps you feel a part of things. If you’re willing to get out there, you’ll discover that Corinth is a friendly community and people will know you everywhere you go. Everybody can volunteer. Just find something to get involved with, whether it’s The Alliance, church or a service group. You’ve just got to tell somebody you want to help. If you take the time to help make it a better community, you’re going to love it here.” (Cathy Wood is a freelace writer living in downtown Corinth. She is a frequent contributor to the Daily Corinthian.)

Daily Corinthian • Tuesday, March 20, 2012 • 5C

MRHC grill cook’s talents keeps folks smiling BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

Jay Luker knows how to keep people happy. His secret is good food. Luker, a grill cook at Magnolia Regional Health Center, has them standing in line with his grill wizardry. “He has a following,” said hospital director of food nutrition Vanda Lee. “They stand in line out here to get the food that Jay makes.” The 1996 Alcorn Central graduate is responsible for keeping close to 400 people smiling each day. They keep coming back because Luker makes it their way. “I like making people good food,” said Luker. “Everything is pretty easy. You just have to know the lingo of the job.” The 34-year-old adds a personal touch to his cooking mastery. “Jay calls everyone by their name and knows their favorite foods,” said events coordinator with the hospital, Penny McDonald. “He does his job with such ease.” “He is a very talented young man,” added Lee. “He goes above and beyond to take care of the customers.” Having a sunny side up disposition is something the cook takes with pride. “Attitude is the most contagious thing on the planet,” he said. “I like the people I work with because they let me do my job.” His career path started on the golf course, not by the grill. He attended Mississippi State with the intention of becoming a golf superintendent. Luker then started cooking at the Cotton District Grill in Starkville to pay bills. “I started cooking and it just stuck,” said the AC graduate. He came back home and choose the culinary route at Northeast Mississippi Community College, where he met Lee. “I told Vanda I needed something to do,” said Luker after obtaining his degree in Culinary Arts and Hotel Management at NE in 2008. With his experience at The Links restaurant at Shiloh Falls, he then became the head chef at Hillandale Country Club. Lee put her former student to work on the patient line at the hospital. He moved up to his current position of grill cook in October of last year. His day begins every morning at 6 a.m. The cook arrives to get all the cooking utensils in order and then checks the food stock. By that time, people are

Staff photos by Steve Beavers

Magnolia Regional Health Center grill cook Jay Luker makes it your way at the hospital, above. Hospital employees love grill cook Jay Luker for his food and personality, right.

“He has a following. They stand in line out here to get the food that Jay makes.” Vanda Lee

“Breakfast sets the tone for the day and I can make anything they can think of. You better love cooking eggs. If you don’t, it’s going to be a long day.”

Director of food nutrition, Magnolia Regional Health Center

“He doesn’t just cook. Jay is always so happy and upbeat.”

Jay Luker Grill cook, Magnolia Regional Health Center

Regenia Brown

pancakes too,” added the grill cook. Luker, whose first meal he cooked was scrambled eggs with cheese along with toast and coffee at age 7 for his mother, makes whatever the customer wants at breakfast. He has plenty of options for lunch, but there is always chicken nuggets and tater tots on the menu. “He doesn’t just cook,” said Regenia Brown with the hospital human resource department. “Jay is always so happy and upbeat.” Luker, a member of the Employee Standards of Behavior Team at the hospital, likes the non-stop pace of the job. “I take pride in what I do,” he said. “This is a job

Human resource, Magnolia Regional Health Center

already lining up to get fed. “Breakfast sets the tone for the day and I can make anything they can think of,” said the 2011 hospital employee of the year. Although steaks are his specialty, Luker gets plenty of opportunities to fix eggs. “You better love cooking eggs. If you don’t, it’s going to be a long day,” he said. Eggs and omelets are what he is known for at the hospital. “He is the omelet king,” said Lee. “He has definitely found his niche and everyone loves him.” “I make pretty good

ABBY FARM SUPPLY 662-223-5347

2501 Hwy 72 Walnut, MS

1521 Hwy 45 Saltillo, MS

16135 Hwy 51 Millington,TN

THE WORLD’S #1 SELLING TRACTOR

where you don’t get bored.” In the future, the hospital employee of the year would like to open his own place one day. “At some point I would like to do that,” he said. “I already have the floor plan and menu ready.” One would bet that eggs and omelets are at the top of the menu list.

6C • Tuesday, March 20, 2012 • Daily Corinthian

‘Little Spanish girl’ develops local weather patterns two years, the area has been in more of a moderate La Niña than a strong A little lady who can one. The strongest impact cause a lot of trouble can has been felt in southern be blamed for what seems Mississippi and on Misto be the loss in the last sissippi’s coast which has two years of a pair of typi- had drought conditions cal four seasons — fall and similar to Texas. The National Weather spring. La Niña, which means Service’s outlook says the “little girl” in Spanish, is flood potential this spring a strong cooling of the for our area favors average ocean waters in the central flood potential with near Pacific Ocean. This Pacific normal rainfall amounts. Ocean condition tends Soil moisture conditions to steer Pacific moisture are at or slightly below avtoward the northern U.S. erage for this time of the Pacific coast, leaving the year and much improved southern portion of the from this time last year. When it comes to agroU.S. with warmer and drier than normal condi- nomics in the area, forestry is the number one tions. “crop,” folLa Niña lowed by comes and soybeans, goes as she corn, cotton pleases. and milo. She showed S o m e up around corn was May 2010, planted in remained March last s t r o n g year, then through it rained March 2011 constantly and than during the again Aumonth of gust 2011 April, leavthrough this ing some January. farmers Last year, having to she helped replant. Afproduce a very ac- Patrick Poindexter terward, it was a very tive severe Alcorn County director, hot and dry weather Mississippi State summer for season. Extension Service corn. Still, April 2011 especially brought ex- crop yields were able to treme weather -- strong recoup and according to storms, tornadoes, flood- Patrick Poindexter, Aling and wildfires. Accord- corn County director for ing to the National Cli- the Mississippi State Exmatic Data Center, both tension Service, overall the number and magni- rain fall amounts were tude of the severe weather good for farmers. Corn events broke all-time re- and cotton did very well, and soybeans also did cords. Charles Wax, Mississip- well, said Poindexter. As far as last spring’s pi State climatologist, illustrated how extreme the rain amounts, Mississippi State University Climaeffects of La Niña can be. “If you remember, we tologist Charles Wax says had tremendous flooding the area had 24-1⁄4 inches last year along the Missis- of rain in March through sippi River. While I stood May. The average is 15 near the flooded river in inches, so the area went Bolivar County, a dust into the planting season storm swirled all around with a lot of rain. So far me, that is how dry it was.” this year through March Across north Missis- 6, the area has received sippi some crops had to a little over 8 inches, apbe delayed or replanted proximately 1 inch bedue to flooding, then in low normal. Since then, the summer, the area was more storms have moved on verge of a drought and through the area and addin the fall, harvesting was ed to the rain amount. behind schedule. There is no danger of Although NASA sat- a drought situation this ellites showed La Niña year, said Wax. peaked and intensified For the Crossroads this January, according area, the answer to the to the Climate Prediction question, “Will she stay Center, the weather pat- or will she go?” La Niña is tern is weakening and finally leaving, though she will probably dissipate by is taking her time. May. There is evidence Poindexter says because warming is occurring in of the unseasonably warm the Pacific, meaning the weather, he is already geteffects of the La Niña con- ting questions about startdition is expected to turn ing gardens. The main neutral. thing, he stresses to garThe three-month sea- deners, is to be patient. sonal outlook for March, “Don’t get in a hurry April and May indicates and set gardens out until the Crossroads area will our weather pattern gets continue to have above to a point where it is safe. normal temperatures and April 15 is usually the last a 50⁄50 chance of normal date we have frost in our precipitation. Just last area.” Wax agrees. In the area, week, the local temperatures reached past the the earliest last freeze 80-degree mark for at came on Feb. 8 and the latest last freeze arrived least four days. Besides the above nor- on April 21 — a pretty mal temperatures, La Ni- wide spread, he said. Also, ña’s continuing impact on most may recall how there the area was felt by a tor- always seems to be a cold nado outbreak on March snap around Easter — this 9. AccuWeather says this year the second week in has been the warmest April. It has snowed in the spring in years and they Crossroads area before in predict an above-normal April. Poindexter advises, number of tornadoes forecasted for this season as “The best thing to do right water temperatures in the now is to make plans for Gulf of Mexico are run- your garden. Put it on ning above normal. The paper, draw it out. Get a Deep South, including the piece of your kid’s noteGulf States and eastern book paper and draw secTexas, are expected to get tions, determining what hit by severe weather ear- and how much you want ly in the season, mainly to put in your garden so this month. By early April, you’ll be ready when you the severe weather threat go to purchase seeds or plants for your garden.” will retreat to the north. So for area farmers and Even with all the dynamics in the weather gardeners, La Niña seems patterns the area has seen to have worn out her welin the past two years, La come as normal weather Niña has not been on her begins to return to the worst behavior. In the last area. BY CAROL HUMPHREYS chumphreys @dailycorinthian.com

During a strong La Niña pattern, sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific around the equator are below normal. The cooling alters formation of regional storms and atmospheric water vapor. La Nina affects the local weather pattern, such as the recent 80-degree temperatues in mid-March.

March 30, 2012

“Don’t get in a hurry and set gardens out until our weather pattern gets to a point where it is safe. April 15 is usually the last date we have frost in our area.”

Daily Corinthian â&#x20AC;˘ Tuesday, March 20, 2012 â&#x20AC;˘ 7C

Counselor helps business owners be successful BY BRANT SAPPINGTON

Common mistakes for small businesses

bsappington@dailycorinthian.com

Small businesses are the lifeblood of the local economy, and Mississippiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Small Business Development Centers are there to help these entrepreneurs make the most of everything their business has to offer. The Corinth office is headed by Business Counselor Katie Drewry, who is available to answer questions and help small business owners and those thinking of starting up a small business with advice and information to make sure their business is the best it can be. The center offers a full range of one-on-one services as well as regularly scheduled workshops. Drewry said the most important thing a small business owner can do is make sure theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re educated and prepared and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s there to help. She said the first place to start is developing a written plan for the business. Drewry can help the business owner develop a plan that outlines exactly how the business will operate and how it will make a profit. This is something any lender will asked when the businessperson seeks financing, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a key step in getting started because it can help put the ideas on paper and spot any potential problems that can be dealt with before they become major issues down the road. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It really helps them to see the reality of the business idea,â&#x20AC;? said Drewry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It helps them make good business decisions.â&#x20AC;? Drewry can also provide information on the legal side of setting up the business such as making sure they understand what licenses and permits are needed and what regulations they are

Staff photo by Steve Beavers

Business Counselor Katie Drewry and the Small Business Development Center are located in the WIN Job Center in the Northeast at Corinth building on Harper Road. The office is open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. People are welcome to stop by or can make an appointment by calling 662-696-2311. required to meet in regards to sales tax and other fees and taxes. She can also help with setting up a bookkeeping system that will keep their records in order. Another key service the center provides is advice on marketing. Drewry has a masters in public relations and advertising along with years of experience in the field. She can help the business owner understand how to create an overall marketing plan and target their marketing efforts to their customers. The center also has access to databases that can provide information for market research to help the business owner understand their market and their

competition so they can best position their business for success. Drewry said she has a true passion for helping small businesses succeed because she believes they are truly the engine driving the local economy. Her background in marketing led her to work for several years as community development director for The Alliance in Corinth, working with local businesses and organizations to improve the community. In 2002 she had the opportunity to move to the business development center and she said she has fallen in love with working with business owners and helping them succeed.

The Small Business Development Center is located in the WIN Job Center in the Northeast at Corinth building on Harper Road. The office is open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. People are welcome to stop by or can make an appointment by calling 662-696-2311. They also offer a first steps workshop for small business owners every other Thursday beginning at 2 p.m. Visit www.mssbdc.org for schedules and more information. All services provided by the center are free. The organization is funded through the U.S. Small Business Administration, the state legislature and the University of Mississippi.

â&#x2013; Failing to do adequate research: Business Counselor Katie Drewry said one of the biggest mistakes people make in starting a business is to get so caught up in their idea that they fail to do their homework and make sure their business plan allows them to be profitable and generate enough income to support them. She said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vital to plan every aspect of the business in detail and know exactly how the business is going to operate before opening the doors. The Small Business Development Center provides a wide range of free services to help with this process. â&#x2013; Not setting up a proper bookkeeping and accounting system: Drewry said while this doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be elaborate, the business must have a clearly defined system in place for record keeping. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also important to make sure the business funds are kept separate from personal funds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That can be a recipe for disaster,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x2013; Not understanding legal requirements: Making sure all sales tax requirements and other tax requirements are met, as well as obtaining the appropriate licenses and permits, are key to avoiding major problems. The small business development center is there to provide free counseling to business owners to help them avoid these and other common mistakes. Call 662-696-2311 for more information.

( ! & %

# ! ! (Payment Plans available) ) % # + $ ( " * ) #

' & , " " #

# ' $ "#

Contact Laura Holloway at 662-287-6111 ext. 308 to advertise your Law Firm on this page.

Bain & Moss Attorneys At Law

LAW OFFICES OF CHARLES E. HODUM Announces the Re-establishment of Offices at 601 Main Street, Walnut, Mississippi 38683 Tippah County Hours by appointment Office 1-662-223-6895

Criminal Law: Federal State Drug Offenses â&#x20AC;˘ Assault & Battery â&#x20AC;˘ DUI Defense â&#x20AC;˘ Burglary â&#x20AC;˘ Theft â&#x20AC;˘ Violent Crimes â&#x20AC;˘ Murder â&#x20AC;˘ All Felonies & Misdemeanors Personal Injury www.corinthlaw.net

And

Nashville area office: 9005 Overlook Blvd. â&#x20AC;˘Brentwood, Tennessee 37027

Hours by appointment Office 1-615-242-0150 â&#x20AC;˘ Fax 1-615-274-4948 Nick Bain â&#x20AC;˘ Tyler Moss

662-287-1620 516 Fillmore St. â&#x20AC;˘ Corinth, MS Background Information Available Upon Request Listing Of These Previously Mentioned Area(s) Of Practice Does Not Indicate Any Certification Of Expertise Therein.

For information e-mail: Hodumlaw1@aol.com Other location:

Collierville, Tennessee 38017

Office 1-901-853-8110 â&#x20AC;˘ Fax 1-901-853-0473 Continuing to serve West and Middle Tennessee and Northern and Middle Mississippi with representation in: Family Law â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Criminal Defense â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Contract and Corporate â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Personal Injury â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Entertainment Law Web site: Hodumlaw.com

8C • Tuesday, March 20, 2012 • Daily Corinthian

Submitted photo

The new byway opened last year during a dedication at the visitor’s center.

New ‘Scenic Byway’ preserves history of area BY ANGELA STOREY astorey@dailycorinthian.com

The homesite of Chickasaw Indian Chief Tishomingo is now a site on the Brice’s Crossroads Battlefield-Chief Tishomingo Scenic Byway. This is the second of two Mississippi Scenic Byways. The Natchez Trace Parkway is also a designated National Scenic Byway. The newly designated “Brice’s Crossroads Battlefield-Chief Tishomingo Scenic Byway” was dedicated in January 2012 at the Mississippi Final Stands Interpretive Center in Baldwyn, formerly the Brice’s Crossroads Visitors’ and Interpretive Center. The homesite of Chickasaw Indian Chief Tishomingo was recognized and marked by the Chickasaw Nation in 2009 on CR 503 west of Baldwyn on the Lawrence Edwards property, said Edwina Carpenter, director of the Mississippi Finals Stands Interpretive Center. “Tishomingo is the English spelling of his Chickasaw title, Tisho Minko,” she said. “It translates as assistant chief, but signifies that he was a great warrior and orator. “He led warriors by example, reputation and his powers of persuasion.” Historians say Chief Tishomingo was born

“The Mississippi Department of Transportation placed seven signs, marking a segment of roadway in Lee and Prentiss counties as an official Mississippi Scenic Byway to be known as ‘Brice’s Crossroads BattlefieldChief Tishomingo Scenic Byway.’”

Submitted photo

The new Scenic Byway features historical signage and road pulloffs.

Edwina Carpenter Director, Mississippi Finals Stands Interpretive Center about 1735 at Old Town, near Tupelo, and the new tribal capital was named for him in Indian Territory and the tribal leadership designated him to be the warrior on the tribe’s great seal. It is interesting to note the original village of Carrollville near Baldwyn, founded in 1834, was located one mile north of the visitors’ center. It is said Samuel

Submitted photo

New signs guide motorists along the trail.

“Tourists visiting the center and the battlefield can use the road and enjoy pull-offs and trails where interpretive signs educate the public.” Submitted photo

A monument honors Chief Tishomingo, a 100-yearold great Indian warrior who died on the Trail of Tears. McCarley, the town blacksmith, was the only man Chief Tisho-

mingo allowed to shoe his horses. In the mid1850s, merchants began

Edwina Carpenter Director, Mississippi Finals Stands Interpretive Center moving east from Carrollville to the newly laid M&O railroad. Gradually the citizens followed and

the town of Baldwyn was formed. Please see BYWAY | 9C

‘Final Stands’ center details two Civil War battles BY ANGELA STOREY astorey@dailycorinthian.com

The Mississippi Final Stands Interpretive Center — formerly the Brice’s Crossroads Visitor and Interpretive Center — reflects an even more comprehensive look at Civil War history in Northeast Mississippi. The interpretive center at 607 Grisham St. in Baldwyn was expanded in May 2011 and the name was changed, said Edwina Carpenter, director. “The ‘Mississippi’s Last Stands’ exhibit interprets the Battle of Brice’s Crossroads fought June 10, 1864, and the Battle of Harrisburg/Old Town Creek, fought July 13-15, 1864. “Visitors have the opportunity to learn about the heritage of the Civil War as it was fought here Submitted photo in Northeast Mississippi, to The visitor’s center at Brice’s Crossroads has a new name — Mississippi Final Stands Interpretive learn about the personalities involved and the battle, Center. and how it was important to the outcome of the war,” Carpenter said. At the beginning of June 1864, Maj. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest set out with his cavalry corps of Edwina Carpenter about 2,000 men to enter Director, Mississippi Finals Stands Interpretive Center

“The ‘Mississippi’s Last Stands’ exhibit interprets the Battle of Brice’s Crossroads fought June 10, 1864, and the Battle of Harrisburg/Old Town Creek, fought July 13-15, 1864.”

Middle Tennessee and destroy the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad, which was carrying men and supplies to Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman in Georgia, she said. “Forrest was called back to Mississippi and met with his commanding officers at the Cunningham House in Booneville, where he planned his strategy to fight Union Brig. Gen. Samuel Sturgis’ overwhelming force where he found him. “On June 10, 1864, Forrest’s smaller Confederate forces defeated a much larger Union column at Brice’s Crossroads, five miles west of Baldwyn.” Historians describe the Civil War Battle of Brice’s Crossroads as a “brilliant tactical victory” against long odds that cemented Forrest’s reputation as one of the foremost mounted infantry leaders of the war. The statistics from the battle were: Union: killed, 223; wounded, 394; missing, 1,623; Confederate: killed, 96; wounded, 386; missing, 492. Please see CENTER | 9C

Daily Corinthian • Tuesday, March 20, 2012 • 9C

CENTER: Thousands of people from around the world visit annually CONTINUED FROM 8C

Although it was termed a tactical victory, the battle brought no relief to the Confederacy. Sherman forestalled an attack on the railroad by sending small commands to northern Mississippi. On July 14-15, 1864, Forrest was held for a time in Tupelo at Harrisburg and Old Town Creek by Maj. Gen. A.J. Smith. Maj. Gen. Stephen D. Lee and Forrest made a series of uncoordinated charges against the Federal position both at Harrisburg and Old Town Creek, but was repelled. The Confederates did not fight with their usual skill, she said. “These ‘Last Stands’ in North Mississippi are the focus of indoor and outdoor exhibits at the former Brice’s Crossroads Visitor’s and Interpretive Center and at both battlefields,” Carpenter said. “Transportation Enhancement Act funding in the amount of $1.5 million and administered throughh the Mississippi Department of Transportation was used by the museum and battlefield commissions to purchase, construct pull-offs, and interpret the Old Town Creek site and several sites at 1,500-acre Brice’s Crossroads Battlefield. This includes a site trail complete with directional signs and a driving tour from the Brice’s site to Old Town Creek in Tupelo,” she said. Visitors can view a complete look at the Civil War that includes a Civil War timeline, a memorial and remembrance wall, Mississippi in the Civil War, army definitions, and a complete story of Brice’s

“These ‘Last Stands’ in North Mississippi are the focus of indoor and outdoor exhibits at the former Brice’s Crossroads Visitor’s and Interpretive Center and at both battlefields.” Edwina Carpenter Director, Mississippi Finals Stands Interpretive Center Crossroads and Harrisburg-Old Town Creek battles. Additionally, visitors will enjoy the bookstore, flag exhibit, video and exhibit area. “We offer more than ever before,” Carpenter said. Thousands of people from all over the world visit annually, with visitors from as far away as Japan, Australia and England, who are interested in the Civil War because it was fought with Americans against Americans, she said. Another point of interest is the 1,600 acres in preservation where people can drive and see where the battle was fought. “This is all hallowed ground,” she said. There are cemeteries along the byway as well that are part of the battlefield. “This tour is very much a part of the history.” Among many interesting sites is the Bethany Presbyterian Church and Cemetery located on Highway 370 west at the intersection of Highway 370 and CR 833. The church was organized in 1852. The oldest known grave is marked 1853. The congregation has met continually for more than 150 years in this location. The original church was near the cemetery and was used as a hospital during the battle. A mass grave containing approximately 30 Confederate soldiers is located here. Decoration Day/Cem-

etery Tour at the Bethany Historic Cemetery will be held Saturday, April 21 at 2 p.m. Local costumed figures will bring the past to life as founding fathers and brave soldiers tell their own stories during this guided tour. Both Union and Confederate soldiers and a World War I veteran will be included in the eight portrayals. Admission to the cemetery tour will be by donation. Proceeds will be used for cemetery restoration. In case of rain on April 21, a reader’s theater will be held in the Bethany Presbyterian Church at 3 p.m. On Friday and Saturday, June 8-9, a Children’s Discovery Day and Living History Event is scheduled to take place at the Mississippi Final Stands Interpretive Center and Battlefields. On Friday, June 8, from 9 a.m. until noon, children ages 7-13 are invited to visit the hallowed battlefield sites at Brice’s Crossroads Battlefield and learn about Civil War uniforms, weapons, ammunition and musical instruments and sing Civil War songs around the campfire. Authentic re-enactors will be camped at the group use area on CR 833. Those attending should sign in at the Mississippi’s Final Stands Interpretive Center and view new exhibits at 8:30 a.m. The charge is $5. Parents are encouraged and

invited to attend. A Living History encampment is set for Saturday, June 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in commemoration of the 148th anniversary of the Battle of Brice’s Crossroads and Tupelo/Harrisburg. Impersonators of those who saw the battle first hand will be stationed through the battlefield. There will be canon and weapon firing, period wagons, skirmishes and period craftsmen. Admission is $5 each (free for children under 6). Armbands will be provided at the gate located on CR 833. On June 9, Lost Cause musicians will provide entertainment from the period throughout the day. In the late afternoon, an old-fashioned brush arbor worship service will be held at the Bethany Historic Cemetery. No admission will be charged for the service. Plans are also underway for the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Brice’s Crossroads and Tupelo/Harrisburg on June 13-15, 2014. The center is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. TuesdaySaturday. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children under 12 years. Group rates are available. (For more information about the Mississippi Final Stands Interpretive Center at 607 Grisham St. in Baldwyn, call Edwina Carpenter, Director, at 662-365-3969.)

H O M E

BYWAY: Cemeteries that date to settlements line the route; signs help to educate public CONTINUED FROM 8C

Chief Tishomingo died on the Trail of Tears during the Chickasaw Removal while trying to join his tribal members in the new Chickasaw Nation. He was estimated to be about 100 years old. Carpenter, along with local historian Mitch Caver, submitted the application and the Corridor Management Plan that was approved by the Mississippi Department of Transportation and the Mississippi Scenic Byways Committee in 2011. “The Mississippi Department of Transportation placed seven signs, marking a segment of roadway in Lee and Prentiss counties as an official Mississippi Scenic Byway to be known as ‘Brice’s Crossroads BattlefieldChief Tishomingo Scenic Byway,’” Carpenter said. “Named for the Civil War battlefield and home site of Chickasaw Indians, the byway begins at the Mississippi Final Stands Visitors and Interpretive Center, formerly Brice’s Crossroads located at 607 Grisham St. in Baldwyn, where motorists can find archaeological artifacts on display and interpretation of the battlefield and Chief Tishomingo.” Thanks to the byway designation, the area’s history will be preserved while providing educational, economic and tourism opportunities, she said. Carpenter said con-

B A N K I N G

tinuing from the Interpretive Center, the byway route travels north on Grisham Street to its intersection with Mississippi Highway 370. It then continues west on Highway 370 to its intersection with County Road 833, then continues southeast on CR 833 to its intersection with CR 503. It then proceeds south to CR 503 to its intersection with Mississippi Highway 348, and then continues east on Mississippi 348 to its intersection with Mississippi Highway 145 at Guntown. “The byway takes visitors to the home site of Chickasaw Chief Tishomingo and several tribal sites along CR 503 and Highway 348. “Also along the route are several historic cemeteries that date to the settlement of the area. “Tourists visiting the center and the battlefield can use the road and enjoy pull-offs and trails where interpretive signs educate the public,” Carpenter said. “The byway will heighten the public’s awareness of the battlefield and the interpretive center where thousands visit annually, as well as the presence of the NativeAmerican culture and heritage of the area.” (For more information about the Brice’s Crossroads Battlefield-Chief Tishomingo Scenic Byway, call Edwina Carpenter at the Mississippi Final Stands Interpretive Center in Baldwyn, (662) 365-3969.)

C O M P A N Y

Branching Out into Corinth

With strong roots for over 97 years. HOME BANKING COMPANY The Best in Community Banking Since 1915. NOW IN CORINTH 1300 S. Harper Road • Safe, FDIC Insured Checking and Savings accounts and high yielding CDs • Personal, auto, home, business and other loans

At boocoo auctions, we offer:

• No listing fees • Bulk uploading by phone, email or live chat • Personal help desk and tech support at our U.S. headquarters Help Desk: 877-855-5175 • email: boocoo@boocoo.com

Corinth - 1300 South Harper Road, 662-287-1883 Selmer - 795 East Poplar Avenue, 731-645-6166 Finger - 2378 Leapwood Road, Finger, 731-934-4655 Savannah - 860 Wayne Road, 731-926-9000

XMSRW

MR EYG

O [I FEG X XLI E ;I TY

Member FDIC

w w w. h o m e b a n k i n g c o . c o m

EQUAL

HOUSING

LENDER

10C • Tuesday, March 20, 2012 • Daily Corinthian

New Crossroads Museum director loves meeting people BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

Brandy Steen is getting accustomed to the rumble of trains passing just a few feet away. The noisiness of the historic rail crossing is a fact of life for the new executive director at the Crossroads Museum. Growing up in Rienzi, she was also a stone’s throw from history, with the Jacinto Courthouse just a couple of miles down the road. She has now lived in downtown Corinth for six years and is enjoying soaking up the city’s history. Steen began work at the museum in November and has found meeting people from all over the world to be one of the job’s highlights. “I love hearing their stories and where they come from and how much they love the small-town feel in Corinth,” said Steen. “Locals, too, stop by all the time and tell stories about growing up in Corinth, riding the Doodlebug passenger train from Corinth to Mobile, and buying tamales off Mr. Johnson’s cart at the Depot.” Many people come to see the crossroads, and aviation fans are drawn by Roscoe Turner. “There’s older people who come in and say, ‘Oh, I remember when he wrecked up around Linden Street.’ He was showing off or something and he went down,” said Steen. “I love hearing older stories.” She enjoys Turner’s history and is also a fan of Corona College. “Now I know where Corona College actually sat,” she said. “There is a brick from the college that is on display and a book that was originally from the college

Staff photo by Jebb Johnston

As the new director at the Crossroads Museum, Brandy Steen is enjoying hearing people’s memories of the past and learning more about local history.

“There’s older people who come in and say, ‘Oh, I remember when he wrecked up around Linden Street.’ He was showing off or something and he went down. I love hearing older stories.” Brandy Steen Director, Crossroads Museum that left with a soldier. The soldier’s family sent it back to the library.” A 2004 Alcorn Central graduate, Steen holds a business degree from the University of North Alabama. She and her husband, Zack,

enjoy traveling and spending time with their three dogs. “Now when we travel, we are always trying to find the closest museum to stop and visit,” she said. Steen has spent some time volunteering for the

animal shelter and has been involved with the Crossroads Chili Cook-Off, Slugburger Festival, Green Market and Corinth Home and Garden Tour. She hopes to help make the museum more of a

community-minded place. “I have had so much fun these first few months,” said Steen. “I have met and become friends with so many wonderful people – including the great people who sit on my board.”

Automatic Delivery Service

PREBUY – Purchase your fuel during the summer at a fixed price when prices are low and have it delivered during the winter. You have up to five months to pay for the fuel with no finance charges. Customers have saved as much as a dollar per gallon with PreBuy. LEVEL PAYMENT PLAN – Ten even payments throughout the year with a capped price per gallon, you will always know the maximum price you will pay for the entire year and never be surprised with a high gas bill during the winter. Customers saved over .30 cents per gallon this past heating season using this plan.

210 Filmore St • Corinth, MS • 662-286-5541 • Toll Free 800-638-2509 503 North 2nd St • Booneville, MS • 662-728-6555 • Toll Free 877-219-8279

Daily Corinthian â&#x20AC;˘ Tuesday, March 20, 2012 â&#x20AC;˘ 11C

BY LAURAN NEERGAARD Associated Press

WASHINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Deaths from liver-destroying hepatitis C are on the rise, and new data shows baby boomers especially should take heed â&#x20AC;&#x201D; they are most at risk. Federal health officials are considering whether anyone born between 1945 and 1965 should get a one-time blood test to check if their livers harbor this ticking time bomb. The reason: Two-thirds of people with hepatitis C are in this age group, most unaware that a virus that takes a few decades to do its damage has festered since their younger days. The issue has taken new urgency since two drugs hit the market last summer that promise to cure many more people than ever was possible. And research published Monday says testing millions of the middle-aged to find those who need the pricey treatment would be worth the cost, saving thousands of lives. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of every 33 baby boomers are living with hepatitis C infection,â&#x20AC;? says Dr. John Ward, hepatitis chief at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most people will be surprised, because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a silent epidemic.â&#x20AC;? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think you need to worry? Yes, sharing a needle while injecting illegal drugs is the biggest risk factor for becoming infected with this bloodborne virus. But before 1992, when widespread

â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of every 33 baby boomers are living with hepatitis C infection. Most people will be surprised, because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a silent epidemic.â&#x20AC;? Dr. John Ward Hepatitis chief, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention testing of the blood supply began, hepatitis C commonly was spread through blood transfusions. Plus, a one-time experiment with drugs way back in high school or college could have been enough. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Asking someone about a risk that happened 20 to 30 years ago is a lot to ask,â&#x20AC;? says Ward. Hence the quest for a new strategy. About 3.2 million Americans are estimated to have chronic hepatitis C, but at least half of them may not know it. The virus, which affects 170 million people worldwide, can gradually scar the liver and lead to cirrhosis or liver cancer. It is a leading cause of liver transplants. A CDC study published Monday analyzed a decade of death records and found an increase in death rates from hepatitis C. In fact, in 2007 there were 15,000 deaths related to hepatitis C, higher than previous estimates â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and surpassing the nearly 13,000 deaths caused by the better-known AIDS virus. Perhaps more surprising, three-fourths of the hepatitis deaths occurred in the middle-aged, peo-

ple 45 to 64, researchers reported in Annals of Internal Medicine. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mortality will continue to grow for the next 10 to 15 years at least unless we do something differentâ&#x20AC;? to find and treat the silent sufferers, Ward says. CDCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current guidelines recommend testing people known to be at high risk, and until last summer there wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t much enthusiasm even for that step: the reasons are the year-long, twodrug treatment promised to cure only 40 percent of people; treatment was so grueling that many patients refused to try it and treatment could cost up to $30,000. Two new drugs â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Vertex Pharmaceuticalsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; telaprevir and Merck & Co.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boceprevir â&#x20AC;&#x201D; are starting to change that pessimism. Research suggests adding one of them to standard therapy can boost cure rates as high as 75 percent. While still full of side effects, they can allow some people to finish treatment in just six months. They add to the price, however, another $1,000 to $4,000 a week. Drugs that promise to work even better have begun testing.

Scruggs Farm, Lawn & Garden Home Improvement Warehouse

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve Got What You Want For Less!

3575 Tom Watson Drive â&#x20AC;˘ Tupelo â&#x20AC;˘ 662-620-6165 THIS SEASON I WANT SOMETHING

DEPENDABLE BG 55 HANDHELD BLOWER

Proven handheld blower at an affordable price

$$0000099

Great for quickly cleaning driveways, sidewalks and hard-to-reach places

149

FS 45 TRIMMER

959900 $000 159 149

Available at participating dealers while supplies last. ÂŠ 2011 STIHL

Hepatitis C deaths up, baby boomers at risk

MS 170 CHAIN SAW

99 95 179 00000 179

$$$

Bar lengths may vary by region.

Easy-to-use, well-balanced trimmer for homeowner use

Designed for occasional wood-cutting tasks around the home

Lightweight, reliable and fast starting

Includes many of the excellent design features of our professional models

STIHL has you covered

with protective apparel and accessories.

Our Service Department is staffed with trained technicians 6 days a week and our fully stocked Parts Department is open 7 days a week.

DOUBLE YOUR WARRANTY when you purchase a 6-pack of STIHL HP Ultra Oil STIHL HP ULTRA OIL: Extra Protection â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Extended Limited Warranty You already know that STIHL HP Ultra Oil can keep you STIHL equipment running stronger, longer. But now there is something else that it can extend the life of â&#x20AC;&#x201C; your limited warranty. Now when you buy a six pack of STIHL HP Ultra 2-cycle Engine oil with a STIHL outdoor power equipment purchase, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll double your homeowner limited warranty time period from two years to four! Protect your investment with both STIHL premium HP Ultra Oil and our new extended limited warranty.

Online Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: http://www.cdc.gov/ Montefiore Medical Center: http://www.montefiore.org/

$PHULFDQ 6RID DQG /RYHVHDW $PHULFDQ 5HFOLQLQJ 6RID RU ZLWK )UHH 5HFOLQHU 5HFOLQLQJ /RYHVHDW 6HULHV 6HULHV

Only $728

$VKOH\ 6RID DQG /RYHVHDW 6HULHV

Both for Only $548

$) 6HULHV

Your choice $638

$VKOH\ 5HFOLQHU

Only $198 6HULHV

$VKOH\ 5HFOLQLQJ 6RID RU 6RXWKHUODQG 4XHHQ :DOGHQ /RYHVHDW 0DWWUHVV 6HW 6RID 6HULHV

$538

/RYHVHDW

$498

Only $348

%857n6 ,1& 7AYNE 2OAD s 3AVANNAH 4. s

3KRWRV IRU LOOXVWUDWLRQ RQO\

12C â&#x20AC;˘ Tuesday, March 20, 2012 â&#x20AC;˘ Daily Corinthian

Southgate Shopping Center

606 Cass St. 606 Cass St. Corinth, MS Corinth, MS 662-665-0608 662-665-0608 Fax662-665-0732 662-665-0732 Fax

H]de ]ZgZ [dg ndjg ZaZXig^XVa ^iZbh/ Wadl YgnZgh! Xjga^c\ ^gdch! Ă&#x201E;Vi ^gdch! ZiX### AVg\Z HZaZXi^dc d[ <^[i 8VgYh +&' 8Vhh Hi Â&#x2122; Hdji]\ViZ EaVoV 8dg^ci]! BH Â&#x2122; '-+"-'%) =djgh/ Bdc"HVi .Vb",eb ;g^ Hjc &eb"+eb

.%' H# 8Vhh Hi# 8dg^ci] Hdji]\ViZ EaVoV ++'"'-,")%+%

ANY LARGE PIZZA

$$9.99 .99

Books make a GREAT Easter Gift!

602 S. Cass St. Corinth, MS 38834

For Delivery or Carry-Out Call:

662-287-2323

802 Cass St Southgate Plaza Corinth, MS

MATCH PAYMENT SALE!! â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘

You You You You

pay pay pay pay

1 2 3 1

week we pay 1 week weeks we pay 2 weeks weeks we pay 3 weeks month we pay 1 month

With the high prices of gasoline & the cost of Back to School, Bestway wants to give everyone a chance to save lots of money! Not only can you take over payments on any previously rented merchandise but we are also matching dollar for dollar what you pay! We are also giving away a gas card to one lucky winner so stop by our store & register for a chance to win & save lots of money!

808 Cass Street (Beside JC Pennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) Corinth â&#x20AC;˘ 662-286-8880 www.bestwayrto.com

www.shoedept.com

8]VY GZYY^c\ ,%) H# 8Vhh HigZZi 8dg^ci]! BH

CZmi id 7Za`h 9ZeVgibZci HidgZ

++' '-)"%,%, X]VYgZYY^c\5VaahiViZ#Xdb

Corinth â&#x20AC;˘ 286-0058 Southgate Shopping Plaza Mon.-Thurs. 10-8; Fri. & Sat. 10-9; Sun. 1-6