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Daily Corinthian Vol. 119, No. 258

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• Corinth, Mississippi • 24 pages • Two sections

The Candy Lady

MDA team Films on helps map Fillmore gives show Hospital volunteer earns MHA award local assets another go BY STEVE BEAVERS

BY ZACK STEEN

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Main Street Corinth is going to try it again. “The Goonies” is slated for the final Films of Fillmore event this year. The movie, which was canceled due to rain back in the summer, is set for 6 p.m. Friday in the downtown CARE Garden. “We have had pretty good attendance this year,” said Main Street Director Brent Johnson. “It is a growing event and something we can do to get people downtown.” Show time is just after sunset, according to Johnson. “The movie won’t start before six,” he said. Concessions will be available with candy, popcorn and sodas being the items for the night. “People are also welcome to bring their own food,” said Johnson. “All we ask is they clean up after they are done.” “The Goonies” – a 1985 adventure comedy – features a band of pre-teens who live in the “Goon Docks” neighborhood of Astoria, Oregon. While attempting to save their homes from demolition, the youngsters discover an old Spanish map that leads them on an adventure to unearth the long-lost fortune of One-Eyed Willy, a legendary 17th-century pirate. During the movie, the preteens are chased by a family of Please see FILM | 5A

Lou McDonald knows how to make people laugh. It’s her sense of humor which makes Magnolia Regional Health Center a lively place every Tuesday. McDonald, a 12-year volunteer with the MRHC Auxiliary, was rewarded for putting smiles on faces by being named a Volunteer of the Year by the Mississippi Hospital Association. The Indiana native was recognized by MHA earlier this month, along with 22 other recipients from across the state at The Hilton in Jackson. “It was awesome,” said McDonald of being recognized with fellow volunteers. A love for meeting new people brought the 69 yearold volunteer to Magnolia Regional Health Center. “I see people everywhere I go,” she said. “I don’t like to see sad people … I want to make them laugh about something.” “Her great smile, hearty voice, witty personality and unending generosity make Lou an exceptional volunteer for our facility,” said Renee Bullard, MRHC Auxiliary Liaison. McDonald, who lives in Guys, Tennessee with her husband Willie, is also known to satisfy the sweet tooth of hospital employees and patients during her four hours of volunteering. “The candy is just me,” she said. “Willie and I have been blessed and we like to share it

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on her motorized scooter and heads to six different places in the hospital.

Community leaders are looking for fresh ideas ... and they hope to receive just that from a Mississippi Development Authority Asset Development Team who is in Corinth this week. MDA asset mapping team members Ellen Bordeaux, Ken P’Pool and Roy Decker spent their Tuesday on a driving tour of Corinth visiting local tourist attractions, schools, industries, the hospital and other public places. “They are here to get an overview of Corinth’s strengths,” said Andrea Rose, Community Development Director with The Alliance. “My hope is we can get independent feedback about some of our community’s strongest assets.” The team was set to make three stops while touring Corinth on Tuesday including the Corinth-Alcorn County Roscoe Turner Airport, the Crossroads Arena and the Verandah-Curlee House. “We feel like the airport is one of Corinth’s most undeveloped assets and hopefully the team can give us some ideas on how to improve and partner to get the most out of that asset,” said Rose. “Of course, we will also give them the background information on everything -the good, the bad and the ugly.” Following the tour, the team was scheduled to meet with community leaders to discuss their findings.

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Magnolia Regional Health Center Auxiliary member Lou McDonald was recognized as a Volunteer of the Year by the Mississippi Hospital Association earlier this month. with others.” McDonald starts her fourhour shift by getting candy together to give away at 8 a.m. The volunteer then gets

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Tonight’s ‘Tent or Treat’ set at FUMC courtyard BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

First United Methodist Church has enough candy. All the congregation needs is someone to come and get the treats. The community will get its chance to load up tonight during the church’s annual “Tent or Treat”. “We’ve had a generous turnout and more is expected,” said Haley Lowery, Director of Families and Children Ministry, of the abundance of candy. “The congregation has really been a bunch of cheerful givers.” The event will be held in the courtyard of the church and is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. “The main thing is the community sees our doors are open,” said Lowery. “We want to meet people and love them like Jesus does.”

First United Methodist Church Director of Families and Children Ministry Haley Lowery and pastor Roger Shock go through a sample of the candy the church will hand out during their “Tent or Treat” event.

“The congregation has really been a bunch of cheerful givers.” Haley Lowery Director of Families and Children Ministry There will be hot dogs, drinks and cookies. Children will also be available to enjoy joy jumpers and other kids’ activities. “It is an effort to reach multiple generations in the community,” added Lowery. FUMC is planning for around 600 people. “The event will be like a miniature fair,” added Lowery. First United Methodist Church is located at 901 North Fillmore Street.

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North Mississippi Medical Center negotiates for full ownership of the Iuka Hospital. A planned $3.5 million expansion hinges on the transfer of ownership of the medical facility.

Kossuth High School graduate Heather Henry is named an All-American Scholar, a national award for high-performing students. She is the daughter of Sheila and Joey Henry of Corinth.

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