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Sales tax collections keep growing BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
Sales tax enjoyed a boost in the latest reported month while the tourism tax continues on an up-and-down pattern in the new fiscal year.
Corinth’s sales tax diversion for the month totaled $486,100.86, an increase of 6.8 percent, or about $31,000, from the same month a year earlier, according to numbers released Friday by the Missis-
sippi Department of Revenue. The number reflects sales activity in Corinth businesses during the month of November. The first four months of the fiscal year yielded $1.847 million in sales tax proceeds re-
turned to the city, an increase of 4.7 percent from the same point a year earlier. The city has posted gains in three of the four months since the new fiscal year began Oct. 1. The latest month was gener-
ally positive across the state, with total sales tax rising 5 percent across Mississippi. In northeast Mississippi, eight of 11 municipalities posted gains. Please see TAX | 3A
Fuente de Vida congregation Suspect robs clerks BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
Corinth police are seeking leads on a suspect who robbed employees as they closed a South Harper Road store Friday night. It happened at the Dollar Tree about 10:30 p.m. Detective Capt. Ralph Dance said two female employees exited the store and one had turned to lock the door when a male subject suddenly came running down the sidewalk and knocked her to the ground. The man took the store bank bag with an unspecified amount of cash and fled around the back of the building.
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Fountain of Life Baptist Church pastor Mario Hernandez and his congregation have relocated to a new building on County Road 100.
Local Spanish church, Fountain of Life, continues growth
Crossroads Museum gets time in spotlight BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
The congregation of Iglesia Bautista Fuente de Vida will be worshiping and praising as usual today. But this particular Sunday the group will be doing so in
their own building. Fountain of Life – interpreted in English – will have it’s first Sunday meeting at its new home on County Road 100 today at 11 a.m. “The Lord has reached so many,” said pastor Mario Her-
nandez. What started as 15-20 people – both adults and children – meeting has grown to the second largest Spanish church in Mississippi. Please see CHURCH | 3A
The man did not display a firearm. One of the girls had minor injuries including bruises and was taken to Magnolia Regional Health Center to be checked out. Police have few details on the suspect. Dance said the man was described as having an average build, and he wore all black and a ski mask. The race of the suspect is unknown. Detective Dell Green is working the case. To report information, contact the police department at 286-3377 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-773-tips or crimestoppersms.com to report tips anonymously.
The Crossroads Museum will be among four across the state getting some time in the spotlight before attendees at the annual meeting of the Mississippi Historical Society. Set for March 6 through March 8, the event will give Museum Director Brandy
Steen an opportunity to promote the museum during the Local History Matters Session in the historic House of Representatives Chamber at the Old Capitol Museum. “It is a rare opportunity, and I am excited about the chance to go down there,” said Steen. Please see MUSEUM | 3A
Mother and daughter team sell tasty homemade fruit treats BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com
Since its inception in April 2009, the Green Market at the Corinth Depot has provided a place where Crossroads residents could sell their handmade and homegrown items. The market has been the foundation for many aspiring crafters, artisans and gardeners whose hobbies quickly turned into successful businesses as demand for their unique items grew. Green Market season sellers Traci Underwood and her mom, Sandi Johnson, own-
ers of Traci & Mom’s Treats & Gifts, are quick to give credit to the market for jump starting their venture during the 2010 season. “We had been to the market before as customers and knew what others were doing,” said Underwood. “But we were uncertain if our homemade jams and jellies would be a hit or a miss.” The yummy treats were a hit. “Since we got started doing this, we have sold over 2,400 jars of jams and jellies,” said Johnson. “When we think about that number, its very
humbling.”
A yummy beginning As a young girl, Underwood spent her summers with her grandmother, Bernice Norton or as many know her, Nana Bea. It was during this time Underwood first became interested in cooking and canning. “Nana Bea was always in the kitchen doing something,” said Underwood pondering her childhood. “I was about ten years old when she finally
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Sandi Johnson, “mom” of Traci & Mom’s Treats & Gifts, takes inventory of their jams and jellies.
Index Stocks......8A Classified......4B Comics Inside State......5A
Weather......9A Obituaries......6A Opinion......4A Sports....10A
On this day in history 150 years ago De-construction of the Corinth military garrison continues. Two trains pulled by heavy locomotives are removing the heavy Parrott rifles from Battery Williams and Battery Madison. They are being sent to Union forts in Memphis.
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Friends raise money to help community volunteer BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
Helping others is a passion for Lanell Coln. She has spent most of her life putting smiles on the faces of others. The popular community volunteer is now the one in need of support after being diagnosed with Adenocarinoma, a type of cancer that forms in mucus-secreting glands throughout the body. “She got really sick before Christmas,� said longtime friend and Arby’s Manager Linda Pace. “Lanell was in the hospital before and after the holidays.� Currently, Coln is at home gaining strength to have a surgery at the UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Ala. The surgery – called the “Whipple Procedure� – is set for Monday and will remove part of her pancreas, lower stomach and small intestine. The type of treatment needed won’t be known until the
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Friends of Lanell Coln (right) are raising funds to help the community volunteer as she prepares to have surgery on Monday. surgery is complete. “Lanell has been such a giver, a person always ready to give a helping hand in our community ‌ she takes the initiative to make a difference,â€? said Callie Emmons, part of a group organizing a fundraiser for Coln. “Now is a time we can give back
during her time of need.� A group of around 15 co-workers and friends are in the process of forming fundraisers to help the community volunteer. A large benefit has been tentatively set for March 8 to help the Legacy Hospice Volunteer Coordinator. The March event is
slated to have barbecue plates for sale along with several of the local bands who perform at “Pickin’ on the Square� possibly performing. A Poker Run, Rally Ride, Cruise In and several raffled items have also been discussed as possible fundraisers. “A location for the event
hasn’t been locked down as of yet, but the times and dates will be announced when a decision is made,� added Emmons. Those wanting to make a donation now can do us by going to BancorpSouth and making a contribution in the name of Brenda Lanell Coln. Checks, made out to Brenda Lanell Coln, can also be sent to: Peggy Holder, 263 CR 218, Corinth, Ms. 38834. The checks will then be deposited into the account for Coln. “Our main focus is getting money generated ASAP to help with her needs,� said Emmons. Coln is involved with such events as a Blue Grass Festival, Relay for Life, Bingo at Arby’s and United Blood Services Drives. She also helped raise funds for the Corinth-Alcorn Animal Shelter along with being part of the Civitan Club functions, Summit Coordinator of Modern Wood-
men of America and BNI. Coln is a member and youth leader at Acton Church of Christ, Sharing Hearts Program Director and volunteer coordinator at Legacy Hospice. “Lanell is totally involved in everything,â€? said Pace. “She cares about people ‌ the county owes her a lot.â€? Emmons spoke to her friend earlier this week. “She is very grateful and thankful for the many prayers, texts, calls, cards, and donations that have already been made on her behalf,â€? said Emmons. “Lanell has a strong faith in God and knows this is just a bump in the road.â€? Businesses who would like to donate for a raffle or silent auction can contact Pace at Arby’s or Vicky McLemore at Legacy Hospice at 286-5333. If any business would like to put a jar/container at their cash register, to get donations, this would be appreciated.
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started letting me help do some of the actual canning.� Underwood loved baking and coming up with her own special recipes from an early age. “She’d come back from Nana’s, telling me about everything she made,� said Johnson. After a 20 year stint at Quebecor World, Underwood found herself on the long list of employees who would lose their job in the spring of 2010. The 42-year-old soon settled into a new job as a preschool teacher at Wheeler Grove Learning Center, but it was still tough making “ends meet�. She started thinking about ways to make extra income. “We had done crafts for the public forever and had sold our things at various craft malls in recent years,� said Underwood. “I knew I wanted to get back into that somehow and thought canning would be a good main focus for us.�
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Traci & Mom’s Treats & Gifts all-family crew includes Bernice Norton, also known as Nana Bea, Sandi Johnson, Traci and Bailey Underwood. Underwood finally talked her mother into joining her in the new venture. “We were picking blueberries one day and I asked her .... begged her, almost,� said Underwood while laughing. “We started working that day making jams and jellies and never looked back.� The mother-daughter team started stock piling fruits and vegetables grown on their Rienzi and
Wenasoga properties. Blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, apples, figs, pears, peaches, muscadines, tomatoes, zucchinis, cucumbers and around 20 different types of peppers all grow behind the Johnson’s home. “We started off making what the family liked the most,� Johnson said. “We used my mother’s recipe and made pear preserves, which remains our best
seller to this day.� Muscadine jam was also an early favorite. “Some of the more off the wall favors, I had to buy the contents of at the store,� Underwood added, speaking of the tasty, yet unique mango, apricot, raspberry, cranberry and pineapple favored jams and jellies available for purchase. “I love inventing these different favors and try-
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Traci & Mom’s Treats & Gifts jelly and jam options include blueberry, strawberry, blackberry, apple, fig, pear, peach, muscadine, mango and pineapple. ing them out,� she said. “Some people say they don’t eat jelly, because they don’t eat toast. But, jelly and jam goes good on anything.� Underwood said she enjoys their special recipe pepper jelly on steak and the apple honey with pork chops. Nana Bea’s favorite combination is topping her pancakes with freshly canned pear preserves, while Johnson likes to add any of the jams to ice cream. “Biscuits, waffles, ham, Boston butt ... the options are endless,� Underwood said.
Cook it and can it The canning process was a timely event in the beginning for Johnson and her mom. “We would pick the fruit, come inside and wash it off, cut it, core it, mix it with other ingredients, cook it and can it,� said Underwood. “It took us 8 hours to completely prepare and have ready to sale one batch of jelly.� These days, the mother-daughter team have it down to a science. “We have our recipes and know exactly what to do ... it doesn’t take us near as long now,� said Johnson. Each batch of jams and jellies are tasted by someone in the family before the batch is canned. To help offset the cost of preparing the jams and jellies, Traci & Mom’s added salsa, relish and chow-chow to their canning options. On the baking front, the team added brownies, cakes, gooey bars, breads, pound cakes and other mouthwatering items all prepared by hand. “My favorite thing to make is the gooey bars,� said Johnson. “I like to eat them, too.� Gooey bar flavors include plain, chocolate, lemon, pineapple, strawberry, orange, coconut,
red velvet ... and by request, apple. Reduced sugar options in some of the more popular flavors were recently added, as well.
Crafting bug The excitement of Traci & Mom’s success has infected the entire family. Underwood’s daughter Bailey is a crafter by heart. “She is always got to be doing something, making something with her hands,� said the proud mother of the 8 year old. “She is very creative.� This past Green Market season Bailey made and sold her own hair bows. “I sold 300 hair bows,� the Kossuth Elementary School second grader said. Johnson said she wanted her granddaughter to learn the importance of working for money. “Just like I taught her mama, she needs to know you can’t have everything for free,� she said. Bailey says she loves helping her mother and grandmother can and bake in the kitchen. Underwood’s 12-yearold son, Logan, has also been bitten by the crafting bug. He often makes lanterns out of recycled soup cans for sale at the Green Market.
Next course So, what does the future of Traci & Mom’s Treats & Gifts hold? A retail business maybe. “One day, I would love to turn this hobby into a full time business with a store front,� Underwood said, with a smile. “I love to cook and I love marketing, so running my own business would be perfect ... as long as my family didn’t mind working for me.� (Connect with Traci & Mom’s Gifts & Treats on Facebook or contact Mom at 462-5204.)
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Today in history Today is Sunday, Jan. 19, the 19th day of 2014. There are 346 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History: On Jan. 19, 1807, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee was born in Westmoreland County, Va.
On this date: In 1764, John Wilkes was expelled from the British Parliament for seditious libel and obscenity (the former charge was for criticizing a speech delivered by King George III; the latter, for penning a pornographic parody of Alexander Pope’s “Essay on Man”). In 1853, Giuseppe Verdi’s opera “Il Trovatore” premiered in Rome. In 1861, Georgia became the fifth state to secede from the Union. In 1944, the federal government relinquished control of the nation’s railroads to their owners following settlement of a wage dispute. In 1955, a presidential news conference was filmed for television for the first time, with the permission of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. In 1970, President Richard M. Nixon nominated G. Harrold Carswell to the Supreme Court; however, the nomination was defeated because of controversy over Carswell’s past racial views. In 1977, in one of his last acts of office, President Gerald R. Ford pardoned Iva Toguri D’Aquino, an American convicted of treason for making wartime broadcasts for Japan. In 1992, German government and Jewish officials dedicated a Holocaust memorial at the villa on the outskirts of Berlin where the notorious Wannsee Conference had taken place. Ten years ago: A freighter capsized near the western Norwegian port of Bergen, killing 18. Five years ago: Russia and Ukraine signed a deal restoring natural gas shipments to Ukraine and paving the way for an end to the nearly two-week cutoff of most Russian gas to a freezing Europe.
The Alcorn County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the supervisors’ office on Fulton Drive. Originally set for Friday because of the MLK holiday, the meeting was rescheduled to Tuesday. The agenda includes: • Call to order • Prayer by Bro. Jerry Childs • Minutes from Jan. 6 • Financial report and claims, Jan. 6 - 17 • John Peebles, election commissioner
— Moving East Third Street voting precinct to Pinecrest Baptist Church fellowship hall • Presentation from Larry Ross and Bobby Goddard — Veterans • Assessment changes • Tax settlement for December • Delinquent tax settlement for December • Authorization to Pay Invoices: Clayton O’Donnell, PLLC — Invoice #1740, amount $87.14, general matters; Invoice #1744, $90, Rinnai; Invoice
#1739, amount $1,110, bridge project CR 346 • Notification from Department of Revenue Office of Property Tax Exemptions & Public Utilities Bureau — Receipt of amended assessment concerning BellSouth Telecommunications, LLC DBA AT&T, to be attached to the roll of centrally assessed public service and transportation property • Notification from Mississippi Public Service Commission — Application of City of Corinth
concerning gas system continued until Feb. 4 • Travel Authorization for Roger Voyles for Mississippi Constables Association quarterly board meeting including State Legislative Committee, Jan. 16-17, Jackson • Proclamation declaring February as Career and Technical Education Month • Appointment of Hatchie Drainage commissioners — expiring terms of Jerry Childs and Ronnie Hall
• Certificate of attendance — Circuit Clerk Joe Caldwell • Order — Mandatory requirements for continuing education have been completed — Circuit Clerk Joe Caldwell • Coverage for 2014 — Mississippi Public Entity Workers’ Compensation Trust • Butler Snow LLP — Continuing disclosure agreement • Reports from the sheriff, county engineer and purchase clerk
UNA choral concert honors King’s legacy BY HANNAH MASK UNA Student Writer
SHEFFIELD, Ala. — The University of North Alabama Department of Music and Theatre will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968) with a choral concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21. The UNA choruses will be joined for the offcampus concert by a spe-
cial guest group, UNA’s Ascending Voices, at Grace Episcopal Church, 103 Darby Ave., Sheffield. Karen Cantrell, John Moore, Jeremiah Moore and Jeremy Calloway will provide accompaniment. The musical tribute takes place a day after the national holiday that commemorates the life and achievements of the
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slain civil-rights leader. “This is going to be a fantastic concert celebrating the dream, the vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,” said Carole Maynard, UNA’s coordinator of music and theatre events. Dr. Ian Loeppky, an associate professor of music and UNA’s director of choral activities, will conduct the performance along
with Je’Licia Dickerson. Selections cover a range of musical styles, including spiritual and gospel music. “(These styles) would be standard fare for any Martin Luther King Jr. concert, as they’re the two most important genres for African-American music,” Loeppky said. “The concert is a celebration
of his life in music, with readings as well. It will be a wonderful concert.” Tickets will be sold at the door. Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for students, senior adults and veterans. For more information, contact the UNA Department of Music and Theatre at 256-765-5122 or visit una.edu/music-theatre.
formation. “We knew we had to start with small Bible studies and couldn’t just put a sign out there that said (church),” said Harbor. Fountain of Life goers began meeting in the old youth room of Oakland on Sundays. “They would come in a hour behind us on Sunday and have their Sunday School, and when our service ended, they would have their worship service,” said the Oakland pastor. It took only a short time for Fountain of Life to be self-sustaining. “Five years later, the church is totally on their own,” added Harbor. “They have their own finance guys, deacons and everything.” Since its start, Fountain of Life has seen over 300 saved. “The church has grown with Mario over the years,” said Harbor. “Bro. Rocky trusted him and thought he was ready to be his Timothy.” Hernandez wasn’t so sure he was ready at the time. “I was scared because of the responsibility,” say the pastor, married to Silvia and father of Kevin, Justin and Cathy. “I wondered if I was the right person.”
It would take praying with Silvia to see the Lord would be his help. “The Lord just put on my heart to lead,” he said. “Mario is very gracious and a good pastor,” added Harbor. “He does so much more outside the church.” The first service in the new building, which is located next to the old Simmons Furniture building at 3572 County Road 100 – Kendrick Road – was held on Thursday. Sunday School is held each Sunday at 10 a.m. with worship following at 11. Thursday night services begin at 7 p.m. “I am excited,” said the Hernandez, who is originally from El Salvador. “Through this experience my faith has grown.” The block building has been completely remodeled into six Sunday School rooms and a sanctuary. “That place is going to be a good spot for them,” said Harbor. “We have had a good relationship with the people and they are so excited to be in their own building.” Hernandez agrees with Harbor. “The Lord has provided the right people to make things work,” said the Fountain of Life preacher. “It has taken everyone.”
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The tourism tax generated $81,117.23, slipping 2.8 percent, or about $2,300. The 2 percent tax on prepared food and lodging in the city is up about half of a percentage point for the fiscal year with a cumulative total of $343,297.06. Other sales tax results from the region for the latest reported month (percentages rounded): • Booneville — $153,380.28 (+4%)
• Burnsville — $13,564.22 (+12%) • Farmington — $3,306.73 (-43%) • Glen — $1,570.84 (-7%) • Iuka — $65,517.10 (+5%) • Kossuth — $3,291.71 (-11%) • Rienzi — $3,866 (+48%) • Ripley — $108,873.37 (+8%) • Tupelo — $1,558.987.70 (+3%) • Walnut — $18,472.45 (+18%)
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“There is nothing I love to do more than talk about our museum.” She will have about 25 minutes to present an overview of the depot museum and its holdings. Steen said she is planning a visual presentation that may incorporate the virtual tour available on the museum’s website. Other museums selected for the event are the Amory Regional Museum, the Lawrence County Civic Center & History Museum and the DeSoto County Museum. The session with the mu-
seum presentations is set for 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 8. Each annual meeting includes distinguished speakers, tours of historic sites and special events. The historical society dates back to 1858. It aims to educate the public about matters of history through programs, books, maps, brochures and websites. It provides annual grants to support programs of the Junior Historical Society, which has chapters in schools across the state. Dues-paying members receive the quarterly “Journal of Mississippi History.”
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“When I took over for Bro. Rocky (Tzib), I preached to only my wife and two more adults the first three or four times,” said Hernandez. “The Lord provided though … it would be impossible without His hand.” Fountain of Life has grown from only a few to over a 100 the last two months with a high of 137 the previous Sunday. “They have a heart for reaching people,” said Oakland Baptist Church Associate Pastor Dyer Harbor. “The thing I like about them is the folks who came here have gone back home and started churches.” Oakland saw a need for a Spanish Church over 10 years ago. “We knew there were a lot of Spanish people in our area who weren’t going to church,” added Harbor. Harbor said OBC found out about a Spanish ministry in Pontotoc then ran the idea past the Alcorn Baptist Association. The Mississippi Baptist Association and the local association committed a certain amount of money to the start of the church with Oakland serving as the lead church in the
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Teacher pay raises, funding education, two of top issues BY REP. NICK BAIN House District 2
As we anticipated, the primary issue on most Legislators’ minds during the first few days of the 2014 Legislative session has been public education. It is encouraging to hear broad-based support for raising the base pay of our classroom teachers. Sadly, some of our teachers are qualifying for government assistance because their pay has remained the same for seven years. We all know that the cost of groceries, utilities, fuel, clothing and all other living expenses have increased dramatically over the past seven years. We should not expect our teachers to absorb these rising costs of living with no help. Speaker of the House Philip Gunn is among those who are supporting the idea of bringing our professional educators’ salaries in line with those in surrounding areas. It is a matter of record that Tennessee, Louisiana and Alabama pay their teachers much more than we do and that our Mississippi educators are driving across state lines in order to make reasonable salaries. I fully support across-the-board pay raises for our teachers in 2014, and I voted in favor of this issue during the 2013 session. Also important to teachers are the proposals being discussed about making sure funding is available for classroom supplies and materials. I am in favor of assuring that our teachers are not expected to pay for necessary supplies from their own pockets. I am a strong supporter of fully funding the Mississippi Adequate Education Program. This program was made into law in 1999, and it has been fully funded only twice since then. We cannot expect our public schools to thrive in an underfunded environment. Without full funding of MAEP, necessary costs of the schools are passed down to local taxpayers to make up the difference. This is not acceptable. I believe it is important that we examine our state expenditures to make sure that money is going to important programs that work. Efforts are underway at the Capitol to try to regain our financial footing by looking to curb unnecessary spending. While I support living within our means, I will certainly do my part to make sure that vital services such as public safety, education and mental health services are not underfunded. I am pleased that we passed House Bill 48, the Youth Concussion Act, within the first four days of the session. This measure will go a long way to make sure that our student athletes receive the precaution and care necessary to protect themselves from long-term effects of head injuries. The recent revelations about professional athletes’ suffering from earlier head trauma has spiked an interest in protecting our youth. I was proud to vote for this measure. I spoke at the Capitol Prayer Group on Tuesday, sharing with my colleagues about my experiences on a fall mission to India with Oakland Baptist Church. For those of us in positions to make a difference in Mississippi, the opportunity to fellowship like this is a way that we can keep ourselves grounded. I was honored to share what the Lord accomplished in India during my time there. I was proud to welcome Corinth Mayor Tommy Irwin, Farmington Mayor Dale Fortenberry, Rienzi Mayor Walter Williams, Circuit Clerk Joe Caldwell, Chancery Clerk Bobby Marolt and Supervisors Lowell Hinton and Jimmy Tate Waldon to the Capitol during the first week of the session. It is a pleasure to show my local friends and neighbors around the Capitol. Please let me know if you are planning a trip to Jackson, so I can introduce you. On that note, there will be a teacher pay raise rally on Monday, January 20, at 2 p.m. at the Capitol. Please let me know if you intend to participate. I will be there. I look forward to hearing from you. Please call me at 662-287-1620, email nbain@ house.ms.gov, message me on FaceBook at Nicholas Ryan Bain or follow me on Twitter @StaterepBain2.
Prayer for today Lord God, I pray that if I have struggled for the wrong, and have worked with weak hands, thou wilt forgive me for my lost strength. Give me more light to shine upon my work, upon thy promises, and upon my duties; and with thy wisdom may I search for the truth that is behind every wrong, and for the purpose that is beyond all journeyings. Amen.
A verse to share “And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.” Exodus 33:14
UAW’s desperate survival tactics aren’t remotely about civil rights The rhetoric from the United Auto Workers and their hired or rented guns that seeks to equate union organizing efforts at Nissan’s Canton plant with the civil rights struggle in Mississippi in the 1950s and 1960s truly strains credulity. The line being peddled is that both Mississippians and the wider world should equate civil rights with the UAW’s desire for a union vote at the Nissan plant in Canton. The struggle for “civil rights” sounds far more noble and desirable than what is actually happening in Canton and across the landscape of foreign-owned automobile manufacturing plants in the South – which is nothing more or less than a desperate struggle for survival by a union that has endured a 75 percent membership decline since 1979. With Detroit now a bankrupt remnant of the Golden Age of American automobile manufacturing, the UAW now must literally find a new host on which to feed. The right-to-work states in the South are the prime targets and the foreign-owned manufacturers that helped build “Detroit South” are truly the only possible salvation of the weakened
UAW. In Canton, in Chattanooga, T e n n . ’ s Volkswagen plant and in Sid Salter Vance, Ala.’s Columnist M e r c e d e s plant, the UAW continues to nibble around the edges of unionization by pushing card check instant organizing schemes. And in the South – and perhaps in no state more than Mississippi – the UAW and their sycophants seek to cloak that unionization effort in the South’s sorry history on civil rights. Politically, it’s both a convenient and powerful narrative that has absolutely nothing to do with any actual civil rights shortcomings by the targeted companies. The hope is that these global companies will simply buckle under the false claims of civil rights violations and capitulate to the unions – creating higher membership numbers and bolstering the revenue stream of the UAW. That would also enable UAW’s bosses to continue to sweeten the campaign coffers of congressional Democrats who take their generous donations.
According to the Federal Election Commission, the UAW has given more than $50.7 million to Democrats while giving $1.7 million to GOP candidates. The UAW also gave out another $7.2 in “soft” money. The stakes in the South and particularly in Mississippi are high for the UAW’s president, Bob King. “Bob King has basically staked his legacy on organizing these international assembly plants,” Kristin Dziczek, director of the labor and industry group at the Center for Automotive Research, recently told the Detroit Free Press. “Unless they unionize more of the automotive work force in the country, the UAW workers will become wage takers, not wage setters in this industry.” While using the rhetoric of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, the pro-union voices in the Mississippi political establishment are in truth carrying Bob King’s water. The pro-union forces aligned with the UAW – including Mississippi NAACP leaders Derrick Johnson, a handful of Canton-area African-American ministers, and let us not forget that great Mississippi leader actor Danny Glover – get plenty of recogni-
tion in a national media that embraces the false and misleading narrative that Mississippi’s right-to-work laws represent civil rights violations. But what about reputable prominent Mississippi African-American leaders like former Mission Mississippi chairman Dolphus Weary and others in the Move Mississippi Forward group who oppose unionization as an impediment to good jobs and economic growth in Mississippi? Readers can learn more about that group at movemississippiforward. com The bottom line is that the UAW is a union in decline that must infiltrate Southern auto plants to survive. They want to take from the success of these industries to perpetuate their own organizations. And they want to do so in the name of the nobility of civil rights. Since Nissan came to Canton (and remember Canton’s pre-Nissan economy?), some 16,000 Mississippians have good, high-paying jobs. The UAW doesn’t want to build on that, they want to leech from it to replenish their own dying business model. Sid Salter is a syndicated columnist. Contact him at sidsalter@sidsalter.com.
Memo to Chris Christie: They hate you. If you don’t know who “they” are, you haven’t been watching the news or reading the papers. Usually, it takes winning the GOP presidential nomination for a Republican media darling to experience such an onslaught of gleefully negative press coverage. John McCain was the straight-talking maverick right up until the moment he effectively clinched the nomination in 2008 -- immediately triggering a thinly sourced New York Times report insinuating an affair with a lobbyist. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has gotten his disillusioning out of the way early, if he needed it. An occupational hazard of a certain kind of Republican is wanting to be loved by the wrong people. If the past week hasn’t cured Christie of that tendency, nothing will. This is not to say that “Bridgegate” is, to use the left’s favorite term for any Obama-administration scandal, “a faux scandal.” The abuse of power it involves is genuinely outrageous and, since Christie is a prominent potential presidential candidate, one that legitimately deserves national attention. But it
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isn’t Watergate or the Lewinsky affair. Christie is governor, not president, of New Rich Jersey. Lowry At least the episode has National Review given MSNBC a second purpose in its broadcast life. In addition to calling people racist, it now exists to obsess over Bridgegate. Chris Hayes had an hourlong 11 p.m. special the other night. Perhaps Bridgegate, just as the Iran hostage crisis spawned the late-night news show “Nightline,” will spin off a new late-night MSNBC program devoted to investing inordinate emotional and intellectual energy in traffic-related political scandals. In their Bridgegate analysis, Rachel Maddow and her fellow MSNBC-er Steve Kornacki have concluded that Christie aides may have sought to bring a $1 billion development abutting the George Washington Bridge to a halt with a couple of rows of traffic cones. Hey, stranger things have happened, and we still don’t know the exact motivation
behind the bogus traffic study. But so far, Maddow and Kornacki have failed to meet the most basic evidentiary standard of, you know, marshaling some evidence. They could just as easily speculate that Team Christie hoped to poison the entire population of Fort Lee with the fumes of idling cars. In a similarly breathless spirit, pundits have been declaring Christie’s presidential hopes over. They are following the lead of the New York Daily News, which judiciously declared “Fat Chance Now, Chris.” Bridgegate inarguably hurts Christie. It blunts the momentum from his crushing re-election victory. It opens him up to intense investigative scrutiny. It makes his political persona problematic -- it will now be harder for him to strike back against hecklers in classic Christie style without validating the “bully” charge. But over? Assuming Christie isn’t exposed as a liar, that’s silly. If the Fort Lee caucuses were a key event in the Republican nomination fight and took place next month, the governor might have an insuperable problem. Fortunately
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for Christie, Manchester, N.H., is a couple of hundred miles away, and the First in the Nation primary won’t be held for two years. The idea that Christie is over depends on people caring about the scandal more rather than less over time, and core Republican voters nationally caring more about it than random people in New Jersey. The new Quinnipiac poll of New Jersey voters shows Christie getting one of his lowest “bully” scores since the public-opinion outfit started asking the question about him in 2010. By 5440, more people consider him a leader than think him a bully. Although the governor’s approval rating is down to 55 percent from 68 percent last July, 67 percent think he can work with Democrats in the Legislature, and 55 percent believe he cares about ordinary people. These aren’t the ratings of a dead man walking. But that’s not going to stop some of Christie’s erstwhile friends from merrily burying him alive and dancing a jig on his premature grave. Rich Lowry can be reached via e-mail: comments.lowry@nationalreview.com.
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Mayor: Christie withheld grants TRENTON, N.J. — The Christie administration withheld millions of dollars in Superstorm Sandy recovery grants from a New Jersey city because its mayor refused to sign off on a politically connected commercial development, the mayor said Saturday. Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer alleged that Gov. Chris Christie’s lieutenant governor and a top community development official told her recovery funds would flow to her city if she allowed the project to move forward. Zimmer said Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno pulled her aside at an event in May and told her Sandy aid was tied to the project — a proposal from the New York City-based Rockefeller Group aimed at prime real estate in the densely populated city across the river from New York City. “I was directly told the by the lieutenant governor — she made it very clear — that the Rockefeller project needed to move forward or they wouldn’t be able to help me,” Zimmer told The Associated Press. “There is no way I could ethically do what the governor, through the lieutenant governor, is asking me to do.” Christie’s office denied Zimmer’s claims. Spokesman Colin Reed said the administration has been helping Hoboken secure assistance since Sandy struck. Christie is already embroiled in another scandal involving traffic jams apparently manufactured to settle a political score. And Zimmer said Guadagno and Community Affairs Commissioner Richard Constable, a member of Christie’s cabinet, both delivered messages about Sandy aid in no uncertain terms. Zimmer, who first spoke with MSNBC on Saturday, told the cable network that at another event in May Constable said “the money would start flowing to you” if she backed the project.
Borgata ends fake chip poker match ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Saying they have confirmed that one or more people used “a significant number of counterfeit chips” at an Atlantic City poker tournament, state casino regulators on Saturday canceled the tainted match and ordered all
prize money frozen until an investigation is complete. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement canceled the first event of the Borgata Winter Poker Open. It had suspended the game Friday after suspicions about the use of fake chips arose. No charges have been filed in the case. “Thus far, investigators have found that one or more tournament entrants improperly introduced a significant number of counterfeit chips into the tournament, gaining an unfair advantage and compromising the integrity of play for the event,” Tom Ballance, the Borgata’s president and chief operating officer said Saturday. “It is extremely unfortunate that the criminal actions of these individuals can have a detrimental impact on more than 4,000 other entrants,” he said. “We fully understand and regret the disappointment this cancellation causes our valued customers, and we will work diligently with DGE investigators to resolve the situation as quickly as possible. The integrity of our games and the confidence of our players is of the utmost importance to us.” Ballance said the Borgata has thoroughly examined its remaining stock of chips, which were cleared by investigators for use in dozens of other events in the poker tournament, which will be played as scheduled.
Nut farmers fight theft in California ESCALON, Calif. — The soaring value of California’s nut crops is attracting a new breed of thieves who have been making off with the pricey commodities by the truckload, recalling images of cattle rustlers of bygone days. This harvest season in the Central Valley, thieves cut through a fence and hauled off $400,000 in walnuts. Another $100,000 in almonds was stolen by a driver with a fake license. And $100,000 in pistachios was taken by a big rig driver who left a farm without filling out any paperwork. Investigators suspect low-level organized crime may have a hand in cases, while some pilfered nuts are ending up in Los Angeles for resale at farmers markets or disappear into the black market. Domestic demand for
specialty foods and an expanding Asian market for them have prompted a nut orchard boom in the state’s agricultural heartland. Such heists have become so common that an industry taskforce recently formed to devise ways to thwart thieves. “The Wild West is alive and well in certain aspects,” said Danielle Oliver of the California Farm Bureau. “There’s always someone out there trying to make a quick dollar on somebody else’s hard work.”
Tightened voting requirements denied WICHITA, Kan. — The U.S. Election Assistance Commission found Friday that heightened proof-of-citizenship requirements likely would hinder eligible citizens from voting in federal elections, handing down a ruling that denied requests from Kansas, Arizona and Georgia to modify the registration form for their residents. The decision came just hours before a court-imposed deadline in a lawsuit filed in federal court by Kansas and Arizona that seeks to force the commission to modify state-specific requirements for registering to vote in those states. Georgia, which has a similar voter registration law, is not part of the litigation but was included in the commission’s decision. Those states have enacted laws requiring new voters to provide a birth certificate, passport or other proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. People who register using the federal form only need to sign a statement, under penalty of perjury, that he or she is a U.S. citizen. Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach has championed his state’s proof-of-citizenship law to keep non-citizens from voting, particularly those in the U.S. illegally. But critics say voter fraud is extremely rare and contend such laws suppress the vote and threaten to keep thousands of citizens from casting ballots. Kobach said in an email that he had anticipated the adverse ruling from the commission and the states will now press their constitutional claims before the U.S. District Court in Kansas. He argues the decision is unconstitutional because it prevents Kansas and Arizona from securing their voter rolls.
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Conviction appealed in sheriff’s death JACKSON — Christopher Lee Baxter is appealing his conviction in the 2010 death of George County Sheriff Garry Welford, citing what he claims was an involuntary confession and a lack of evidence that he was driving the truck that struck and killed Welford. Lawyers for Baxter, 28, will present his argument to the State Court of Appeals on Jan. 28 in Jackson. The case is among dozens the Appeals Court will consider during its July-August term. A decision is expected later this year. Baxter and his girlfriend, Brandy Nicole Williams, were convicted in 2012 of capital murder. Each was sentenced to life without parole. Welford was struck by a pickup truck in which Williams and Baxter were fleeing from authorities on July 21, 2010. Baxter was sought on an arrest warrant issued after he missed a sentencing date for drug convictions. Welford, 62, was run over while putting spikes at the intersection of Bexley and Howard roads near the Alabama line to stop Baxter’s truck and end a high-speed chase. After an all-night search, Baxter and Williams were captured the next morning at a mobile home about six miles north of the scene. Over defense objections, the trial judge ruled that after his arrest, Baxter understood his rights to remain silent and to counsel, or Miranda rights, and voluntarily gave statements to police. The judge ruled the statements could be used at trial. In briefs filed with the Appeals Court, defense attorneys argue Baxter never knowingly gave up his rights. “To the contrary, the record shows that Mr. Baxter was intellectually disabled, illiterate, brain damaged, intoxicated, sleep deprived ... and had been electroshocked by a Taser and punched just hours prior to the questioning.
Tippah schools hope to hire more security RIPLEY — South Tippah School District is applying for a grant of $10,000 to help pay the salary of a full-time school resource officer, who would divide his time between Blue Mountain and Pine Grove schools. The school district and
Tippah County Sheriff Karl Gaillard will split the salary of a deputy who would be designated as the resource officer. The grant funds would be applied toward the district’s portion of the salary. The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reports that the grant is available from the Mississippi Department of Education. Presently, one Ripley police officer is assigned to the Ripley High School and Middle School campuses, which adjoin. Schools Superintendent Frank Campbell says he expects to learn in February if the grant has been approved. Campbell says the school resource officer would spend half the day at Pine Grove School and the other half of the day at Blue Mountain School. The two rural schools have a combined student population of 986. “Pine Grove and Blue Mountain schools have both put several measures in place to ensure a safe school environment. An SRO would provide an added element of safety to each of these schools,” he said.
Petal woman killed by train in Biloxi BILOXI, Miss. — Authorities say a 22-year-ld Petal woman has died after being struck by a train in Biloxi. Harrison County Deputy Coroner Charles Wise tells the Sun Herald that Alishia Michelle Newman was crossing the railroad tracks Friday night when she was hit. Wise says Newman, who was recently married, was in town visiting friends and was heading south across the train tracks to get something to eat at the time of the accident.
Wave of vehicle break-ins hits county BROOKHAVEN — Authorities say a wave of vehicle burglaries appears to be intensifying in Lincoln County. Brookhaven police and Lincoln County sheriff’s deputies tell The Daily Leader that the burglaries began Jan. 11 in the Zetus and Hilltop communities. Initial reports included vehicle break-ins and mailbox vandalism in the area of Lucky Lane, Truly Trail, Lonesome Pine Trail and Oilfield Lane. Since then, vehicle burglaries have been reported in other areas, including on South Jackson Street, South Church Street, Morningside Drive, Kraner Lane
and Loyd Star Lane. Sheriff Steve Rushing says it appears the suspects are going from vehicle to vehicle, looking for unlocked doors and taking whatever is inside. Earlier this week, Brookhaven police responded to reports that more vehicles had been burglarized. Investigators say the incidents are similar to earlier break-ins on South Jackson and South Church streets. Rushing said information gathered in the Brookhaven investigation is aiding sheriff’s deputies in their investigation, but no suspects had yet been arrested. “My investigators have been following up on some promising leads,” Rushing.
Search for police chief on hold GREENWOOD (AP) — Mayor Carolyn McAdams said the search for a new police chief for Greenwood will have to wait until she completes a review of the city’s personnel policy barring employment of city police officers by other lawenforcement agencies. The Greenwood Commonwealth reported that city policy bars officers from being employed by other jurisdictions that have police powers. The policy came to the forefront when the mayor derailed the nomination of Rob Banks for the police chief’s job. Banks, 35, is a Carroll County constable and a criminal and narcotics investigator with the Carroll County Sheriff’s Department. Banks says if he got the job as Greenwood’s police chief, he would resign from the Sheriff’s Department but would continue to serve as constable, an elected position, until his term expires in 2015. Initially, both McAdams and City Attorney Don Brock maintained that constables do not have police powers and so Banks, under Greenwood’s policy, could hold both jobs. That position however, was refuted by Banks during a Jan. 7 meeting of the City Council. Banks said constables do have the power to write tickets and make arrests. That led the council to postpone indefinitely a vote on his nomination as police chief. McAdams said that while Banks’ name is “still on the table” as a contender for police chief, she hasn’t talked to him about it.
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‘Lone Survivor’ captures horrors of war in true story Lone Survivor, R, *****, Mark Walhberg, Taylor Kitsch. Emile Hirsch, Ben Foster. Director Peter Berg. Universal film. Length: 122 minutes. The song War which was recorded by the Temptations and later by Edwin Starr was written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong in 1969 opposing the Vietnam War. I visited the Vietnam War Memorial on two occasions. It honors the soldiers who lost their lives there. It is heartbreaking, as well as, an honorable dedication to the brave soldiers who gave their lives for America. The journey walking next to the Vietnam War Memorial pulls at our heart-
strings and memories. War is horrible. Sometimes it is necessary. The Terry scary part Burns is that I cannot reMovie Critic member the U.S. winning a war since World War II. I included the above information because “Lone Warrior” captures the horrors of war. It is a story about the war in the Middle East. The audience was attentive throughout the 122 minutes, as well as the pictures shown at the end of the real warriors who sacrificed their lives. It is definitely a very brutal film, as well as heart-
breaking. However, it is a story that needed to be told. It seems we do not take the duties of our armed services as we should. They deserve all of our prayers and support. I salute and honor all who have been in the armed services, and those who are there now and will be there in the future. “Lone Warrior” is a true story about Seal Team 10. It is based on “Operation Red Wings”. Marcus Luttrell was the only survivor of the Seal Team who fought in “Operation Red Wings.” This is as much as possible a realistic look at the horrors and pain of war. Marcus Luttrell wrote the book and advised the film makers while creating the film.
The film grabs the audience from the very beginning as the Seal Team wait for their orders. Knowing what we are about to witness cuts into our hearts and souls. “Lone Survivor” gives the audience a close up look at the horrible results of what our soldiers go through. The final words of the Seals that do not survive will break the hearts of the audience. Again, the film is difficult to watch at times. A decision is made by the commander, Marcus Luttrell (Mark Walhberg), which according to the dialogue was the decision that he was supposed to make, and it is understandable. Help from some villagers is heart warming, because they know the
Americans are there to help the situation. The choice made earlier in the film was something the villagers will never forget. There is speculation on the Internet as to the decision, but I believe in the commanders orders of the Nave Seals. Decisions in war are very difficult, but war is harsh and difficult. Regular everyday life is not easy at times. However, many times our everyday choices do not compare with the actions we civilians have to make each day. No matter what our problems and issues are, we should be very proud we live in and are a part of America and democracy. I recommend the film with the understanding it
is very ruthless and based on a true heartbreaking story. The theater was packed and everyone in there had their eyes glued to the screen and their ears to the dialogue. I thank and appreciate all who wear the uniforms of the American services. (Terry Burns is technology coordinator for the McNairy County School System. A lifelong movie buff, he can be contacted by email at burns984@bellsouth. net. Terry’s movie grading scale: five-plus stars -- as good as it gets; five stars -- don’t miss; four stars -- excellent; three stars -- good; two stars -- fair; one star -- poor; no stars -- don’t bother.)
Community Events Reminder Events need to be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event. Community events publishes on Wednesdays and Sundays and on Friday if space is available.
Auction for Association Bonnie Blue Antiques is proud to present a silent auction Saturday, Feb. 8 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Honor of National Wear Red Day. All proceeds will go to the American Heart Association. All of our dealers are donating items for this auction as well as local business’s in the community. Refreshments will be served. Bonnie Blue Antiques is located at 355 Hwy 72, Burnsville. For more information call 662-7015174.
information contact Larry Mangus at 287-0766 or visit www.battleofcorinth. com.
4-H Advisory Council meeting The quarterly 4-H Advisory Council meeting will be held Tuesday, January 28, at 12 p.m. at the Alcorn County Extension Service. We will be planning for the annual soup luncheon scholarship fundraiser along with other important business. Please contact the Extension Service at 286-7756 for more information about the 4-H Advisory Council.
Lions Club Karaoke/dance night The Corinth Breakfast Lions Club meets the first and third Monday of each month at 7 a.m. at Martha’s Menu.
New Year, New Yoga New location The Corinth Artist Guild Gallery has moved to a now location on Fillmore Street in the former Dodd Eye Clinic building. Hours continue to be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Contact the gallery at 665-0520 for more information.
Preservation Commission The Corinth Preservation Commission will meet at 12 noon on Monday, Jan. 27, at City Hall. No public applications are scheduled to be considered, and the agenda will consist of internal business.
SCV Camp meeting The Colonel William P. Rogers Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp No. 321 will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at Martha’s Menu at 302 Taylor Street in Corinht at 7 p.m. Speaker will be Dr. Tim Smith speaking about his new book, Corinth 1862. Male descendants of Confederate soldiers may join the SCV, a nonpolitical, educational, historical preservation organization. Visitors are welcome to attend all meetings. For more
assisting early care and education centers. Its mission is to give every child a chance to live up to his or her potential. Excel By 5 is looking for qualified and enthusiastic volunteers interested in art, music, literacy and early education for events at childcare centers, family community events and health fair events. If you would like to volunteer and mentor parents and children ages 0-5 years old, then contact Susan O’Connell at 662-286-6401 or visit our link at www.excelby5. com to learn more about The Corinth-Alcorn County Excel By 5.
Beginning Jan. 4, 2014, River Yoga will be taking a new direction moving into a moderate, more energetic practice designed to cleanse and detox the body after all the holiday fun with a focus on accepting where we are right now even as we grow stronger and more flexible with practice. Classes are free (donations are accepted, but not required) and open to anyone able to begin moderate exercises. They are located at the River of Life Worship Center behind Harper Shopping Center. Class times are Thursdays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. For more information call Mary at 662-415-6216.
Excel By 5 Excel By 5 is an innovative early childhood certification that emphasizes the important roles parents and early childcare educators play in the lives of children during their most formative years, ages 0-5 years old. It is a grass roots organization of volunteers and community leaders. The Excel By 5 team identifies and addresses children’s health issues by support families and
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VFW Post No. 3962 hosts a Karaoke Night every Friday at the post on Purdy School Rd. in Corinth. Karaoke begins at 8 p.m. with music by D.J. Lanny Cox. Lanny Cox also provides music at the VFW on Saturday Dance Night which begins at 8 p.m.
Alcorn retired educators to meet The Alcorn County Retired Education Personnel of Mississippi will meet Monday, Jan. 20 at 10 a.m. at Corinthian Furniture Inc., 41 Henson Rd. For more information contact www.acrema.att. net.
Fellowship Dinner Community Fellowship Dinner is set for Sunday, February 2, 2014 from 12:30 - 3:00 p.m. at Easom Community Center . Tickets are $10 for ages 10 and up. The menu (prepared by Chef Ben Betts) includes fried chicken or meat loaf, dressing, green beans, cabbage, cream potatoes, peach cobbler, banana pudding, homemade rolls and tea. Proceeds support the Hot Meals Program. For more information contact Ernestine Hollins at 662643-8024 or Samuel Crayton at 404-3863359.
Outstanding Citizen The Junior Auxiliary of Corinth Inc. is now ac-
cepting nominations for the Outstanding Citizen of 2014. Applications may be obtained at the Corinth library, The Alliance or the Daily Corinthian office. Please mail all nominations and supporting data to Sherry Johnson, Junior Auxiliary of corinth, P.O. Box 2625, Corinth, MS 38834. The deadline for nominations to be received is Saturday, Feb. 15.
Vision screening Selmer Senior Center and The Eye Clinic will be cosponsoring a free vision/glaucoma screening on Thursday, Jan. 23 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Selmer Senior Center at 230 N. 5th Street in Selmer. Lunch is served daily for persons 60 years of age or older at 11:30 a.m. in the Senior Center’s Cafe Hollywood for a $1.25 donation. For more information or a calendar of events, contact Hollie Knight at 731-645-7843.
Mickey & Minnie’s Market benefit Mickey’s & Minnie’s Market will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, at the SportsPlex to benefit Havis’ Kids trip to Disney World. Vendors will be set up inside the SportsPlex at 1911 Webster Street in Corinth with lots of items for sale including homemade/ handpainted items, and new items including clothing, paintings, food items, pottery, jewelry and much more. A silent auction will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring items from each vendor, gift cards, furniture and more. Concessions will also be available. For more information on becoming a vendor contact Elizabeth Boler at 662415-5133 or elboler@hotmail.com. Deadline for registration is Feb. 21.
Civil War exhibit Corinth Civil War enthusiast Larry Mangus is sharing some of the items from his collection of artifacts related to the Battle of Corinth at the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center. His col-
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lection includes pieces of currency, autographs of Union and Confederate generals, war bonds, guns and canteens -many of which have been identified and connected to a specific soldier during the war. The exhibits will be switched out every six weeks and will continue for the foreseeable future. Located at 501 W. Linden Street, the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center is open every day except Christmas Day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more info about the Interpretive Center call 287-9273.
‘Just Plain Country’ Just Plain Country performs at the Tishomingo County Fairgrounds in Iuka every Saturday from 7-10 p.m. Good family entertainment.
Toe Nail Clinic Selmer Senior Center and West Tennessee Healthcare are cosponsoring a Toe Nail Clinic on Tuesday, Jan. 28, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the senior center. Bring a towel and a plastic dishpan. Clippings provided by MDs will be based on condition of nails. For more information or a calendar of events, contact Hollie Knight at 731-645-7843.
Friday night music • There is music every Friday night with the band, The Renegade, from 7-10 p.m. at the Guntown Community Center. This is a familyfriendly event.
Quilt fundraiser A quilt made by the Cross City Piecemakers Quilt Guild is up for grabs in support of the ongoing efforts to
preserve the VerandahCurlee House Museum. Chances will be sold and can be purchased at the Corinth Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Nominations sought Mississippi Association of Partners in Education is accepting nominations for the 2014 Governor’s Awards recognizing the state’s top school-community partnerships. Applications are available at www.mapie.org and the deadline for submissions is Jan. 31, 2014. MAPE will recognize winners at the Governor’s Awards luncheon on March 19 at Pearl River Resort in Choctaw during the PREPS-MAPE State Conference.
Senior Citizens trip Selmer Senior Center is sponsoring a 7-day, 6-night trip April 27-May 3 to Washington, D.C. and Colonial Williamsburg. Tour highlights include transportation, lodging, 10 meals, admission to Colonial Williamsburg Historical Area, guided tour of Washington, D.C. and a visit to the Smithsonian Institution. Cost of the trip is $869 per double occupancy. A $100 deposit is due by Feb. 7 with final payment by March 13. For more information contact Hollie Knight at 731-6457843.
Membership meeting The annual membership meeting of the Corinth Artist Guild Gallery is set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, at the new gallery location at 609 Fillmore Street. Members and interested individuals are encouraged to attend.
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Daily Corinthian • Sunday, January 19, 2014 • 7A
How an ordinary rabbit became extraordinary BY CAROL HUMPHREYS Columnist
While creating my website recently, I noticed a space I needed to fill on the top right hand side of the home page. It was the perfect spot to put a white rabbit. I knew the white rabbit had been represented many times in literature, movies, music and even on TV, but I was determined to have my own white rabbit. I had, in fact, already written several columns in the past mentioning white rabbits. I searched and found the image I wanted for my web page. It showed a white rabbit from behind as he sat among tall blades of grass. He looks upwards into the wide blue yonder. It was perfect. My family actually had a pet white rabbit. His name was “Mr. Fluffers.” There wasn’t anything special about him. His breed – “New Zealand,” I think - was the first breed to be introduced to America and as common as apple pie. There are a bazillion of them. Unfortunately, this
breed also became the most common to be used in lab tests or as a meat source. So I’d say when my husband Randy brought a baby rabbit (or “kit”) home from a local farm supply store as a birthday gift to our daughter Jessica, the new pet was a lucky rabbit indeed. His appearance could be startling at first. He was an albino which makes his kind extra vulnerable in the wild. And due to an illness early in his life, Fluffers was also blind in one eye and had a poor sense of balance. As far as any special talents -- I would dare any magician to try to pull this rabbit out of a hat. First of all, he’d have a hard time stuffing all of Mr. Fluffers’ 10 pounds into a top hat. Then he’d end up pulling out a very furious, indignant rabbit. Fluffers’ pure white fur, ruby eyes and long pink ears may have resembled Alice’s famous white rabbit, but you’d have a hard time getting him to scurry. Though a very rambunctious youngster, Fluffers now took his own sweet
time in doing anything. If you tried to hurry him up, all you’d get would be irritated grunts. He wasn’t as cuddly or cute as other breeds of rabbits but I thought he was quite beautiful. He absolutely loved being rubbed around his ears and under his bearded chin. He also liked it when I gently grabbed his paw and shook it, calling it my “lucky rabbit’s foot.” House-trained as a baby, Fluffers spent the recent holidays inside. He had suffered a serious, almost fatal ailment in late summer. Despite having a nice long hutch outside, he was brought inside for what turned out to be a long recuperation. He became a fixture in my home, stretched out full length on the floor, his long pink ears attuned to the myriad of every day sounds and goings-on. When I was alone at home cleaning up or in the kitchen cooking, Fluffers was a constant companion. I’d glance over to where he was laying and strike up a one-sided conversation, sometimes singing a little ditty I’d
made up for him. His ear would instantly stand up in listening mode, alert to my every move. If I kept talking, he’d hop over to me so I could reach down and gently pull at his ears or reach my fingers into his soft, silky fur for a quick massage. The little “piglet” would then circle my feet demanding food. So I would go to the fridge and pull him out some baby carrots, crispy celery or his favorite – vibrant green cilantro or parsley. As soon as I laid the snacks down, he attacked the food as if he hadn’t eaten for days. Yes, I know rabbits are not known for their personalities or intelligence. My white rabbit had none of the conversational capabilities of Alice’s rabbit. Instead, he looked at me sometimes as if he wondered about my conversational and intellectual capabilities. But somehow, the fluffy little creature had crept into my heart. Maybe, it was seeing the devotion Jessica took in caring for him, especially when he was sick.
Or watching him allow my daughter Anna cuddle him like a baby though he hated being picked up. For a rabbit who pretended to be hard of hearing, his hearing suddenly improved when Randy was nearby. Randy would pat his hand against his chair to get the rabbit’s attention and Fluffers eagerly bounced over so Randy could stroke his ears. And every day, whether Fluffers was inside or out, my son Conner would make sure he had been fed and clean up after him. Still, all in all, Fluffers was just an ordinary rabbit. The evening I put the white rabbit on my website, Fluffers was in his usual spot, all stretched out, listening as the house quieten down for the night. He appeared fine. Mid-morning the next day, Anna, who was still on her Christmas break from college, noticed something wrong with the rabbit. Other than his labored breathing, our pet laid motionless and would not respond to
anything. Despite it being Sunday, Jessica and I were able to get the very sick rabbit to the veterinarian. After treating the still laboring animal, the concern on his face spoke volumes. Within an hour after leaving the vet’s, Fluffers died. I attempted to console my grieving daughters with the only thoughts that gave me comfort. God had blessed us with this ordinary little creature who loved us and who we loved in return. It’s amazing to me, the grief I feel at losing him. Fluffers was just a sweet little creature who enriched my life in the five years he was here. He showed me once again even the most common of God’s creatures have extraordinary value. Now the little white rabbit on my web page will be my inspiration. I knew there was a reason I wanted him there. (Carol Humphreys is a resident of Corinth. She may be contacted at emailmesum@yahoo. com.)
Attitude, expectations based on experience affect reality “Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.” – Albert Einstein Is reality absolute? Does everyone share the same reality? Or does each person have their own unique reality. When two or more people experience the exact same event, will they all react the same way or does each person have their own specific assessment as to what happened? Let’s look at some simple examples. You walk into a room that’s 65 degrees. Is the room warm or cold? If you had been outside in sub zero temperature, the room would feel very warm. If you had just come inside after being in a 98 degree heat wave, you would think the
room temperature was cool. H o w much money does it take to be Bryan well paid? W h e n Golden someone Dare to Live who is used Without Limits to making $7 an hour gets a promotion and starts making $18 an hour, it may feel as if they have just won the lottery. However, to a person who was laid off from a job making $50 an hour and then has to take a job making $18 an hour, their financial world has collapsed. So your expectations affect your reality. When your expectations are met or exceeded you ex-
perience positive reality. However when your expectations are missed, your reality is negative. Your expectations are based on your experiences. Bad experiences tend to lower expectations whereas good experiences lead to higher expectations. You become conditioned to expect what you are used to. However, if your experiences have been negative, you can and should have expectations that exceed your experiences. Low expectations limit your reality and become a self-fulfilling prophecy. When you don’t expect much, or are convinced that something is not possible, your brain will not exceed your expectations. Comparisons with oth-
ers also determines your reality. This is the essence of, “the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” When you believe a better situation exists somewhere else, you think less of your own circumstances regardless of how good they may be. This is why those who are never satisfied don’t appreciate what they have. Your adjust reality when you are trying to avoid criticism. In this case, instead of your reality being aligned with your beliefs, you make accommodations in order to escape disapproval. This results in your reality being aligned with someone else’s. Going along with the crowd or following fads are situations where your reality is adjusted to cor-
respond to the prevailing group think. Frustration ultimately ensues when you change your reality to conform to outside influences. Optimists have a positive, can do reality. Pessimists have a negative, it’s not possible reality. Both will argue vociferously as to the validity of their position. Regardless of the reason, you ultimately create your own reality. Others may not understand your reality or agree with it. You have no obligation to explain it to them or convince them of your reasoning. Your perception is your reality. Do you see the glass as half full or half empty? This is a simple comparison that is the core of your reality. Giv-
en that you control your perception, you also have control of your reality. Since you create your reality, you can change it to be aligned with your aspirations. If you are not happy with your reality, you must first understand why before you can make effective adjustments. Next, visualize your world the way you would like it to be. This will start to change your perception and thus your reality. You can make your reality whatever you want it to be. (Daily Corinthian columnist Bryan Golden is a management consultant, motivational speaker, author, and adjunct professor. E-mail him at bryan@columnist.com or write him c/o this paper.)
Kossuth High names second nine weeks honor roll students Kossuth High School Honor Roll Second nine weeks 12th Grade: All As - Shelbi Barnes, Marlee Bradley, Christopher Dilworth, Kelsey English, Beth A. Frazier, Nathan Ginn, Alison Green, Angelia Hall, Jordan Henderson, Sarry-Ann Jones, Riley Kuykendall, Riley McCalla, Drew Mitchell, Emile Neelis, Brittney Rencher, Nathan Rhodes, Amber Smtih, Ashley Stewart, Luke Wooten; A & B - Tyler Bryant, Blythe Bullard, Ryleigh Follin, Taylor Jackson, Jacob Meeks, Justin Mills, Nathan Morelock, Emily Nguyen, Cheyenne Null,
Chase Peterson, Jennie Rencher, Kaylee Switcher, Alyssa Trulove, Baylee Turner, Rachel Winters, Alex Wojdacz 11th Grade: All As McKayla Bradley, Briana Bryan, Abigail Clausel, Autumn Clites, Claire Cornelius, Kaitlin Crum, Cheyenne Daniel, Joncy Gaar, Brett Holley, Kristen Jacobs, John S. Jones, Jasmine Lee, Destiney Mercer, Jordan Mercer, Ben Shipman, Rebecca Spencer, Matthew Stewart, Madison Switcher, Samantha Talley, Parrish Tice, Abie Trim, Brandon Wood, Cody Woodruff; A & B - Weston Bobo, Madison Briggs,
Emmitt Burke, Veronica Chadwell, Austin Davis, Ty Dickson, Kevin Ginn, Zaen Harbin, Zakary Harbin, Jennifer Hodum, Kyndal Jones, Garison Lathrop, Kaylee Martin, Carleigh Mills, Logan Morton, Luke Osborn, Dakota Pittman, Alyssa Rice, Maecy Rinehart, Matthew Rowland, Blake Shipman, Conner Smith, Jessye Smith, Alexanderia Tullis 10th Grade: All As - Avery Arnold, Emily Blakney, Connard Boyer, Marci Coffman, Darbie Coleman, Katherine Corbin, Jessica Crum, Katelyn Crum, Carree Davis, Kristen Devers, Helen
Doss, Christian Drewery, Caleb Gaar, Abigail Gray, Malarie Hopkins, Andrew Ketchum, Isis Longoria, Abigail Mattox, Ashley McDaniel, Kasey McKee, Joseph Reed, Hannah Sides, Bianca Studdard, Hunter Swindle, Sara Talley, Mallorie Waldon, Heath Wooten; A & B - Chazz Bain, Jacob Brock, Blake Butler, A. J. Carter, Colman Cook, Nick Crump, Josh Davis, Tanner Downs, Emili Gann, Tayor Heavener, Dylan Hight, Allison Hodum, Rick Hodum, Laura Hunsucker, Mercedes Hutcheson, Olivia Irvin, Tony Kirk, Baillie Lancaster, Luke Lyles, Allison McDaniel, Terry R.
Michaels, Reed Mitchell, Kendra Newby, Cameron Newcomb, Lindsey Newman, Scott Null, Jamie O’Bannon, Kathryn O’Bannon, Shelby Phillips, Zachary Shawl, John Simms, B.J. Smith, Jon A. Spencer, Isaah Stewart, Hunter Switcher, Cole Tomlin, Anna K. Tyson, Elizabeth Wessler, Jacob Wilcher Ninth Grade: All As - Lauren Beard, Bryce Duncan, Montana Elam, Anna K. Gaines, Ross Hodges, Hailey Hodum, Alexis Holley, Jarod Holley, Ariel Jones, Matthew Lambert, Macy Mask, Kayla Mercer, Jordan Mills, Rylee Moore, Aus-
tin Newcomb, Suzanne Rhodes, Avery Smith, Ben Spencer, Kaitlin Stogner, Kristin Swindle, Connor Trimble; A & B - Charlie Bonee, Tyler Brock, Sullivan Carter, Miranda Drewery, Stephanie Flake, Brianna Grimes, Heather Hefner, Graham Hinton, Colton Hutcheson, Chelsea Jackson, Hannah Jerrolds, Katelyn Johnson, Chandler Jones, Megan Lake, Beau Lee, Ben Martin, Sam Mathis, Blaine Mercer, Caitlin Oakman, Grace Parker, Dusty Roberts, Danielle Roberts, Autumn Russell, Hanna Sanders, Makayla Simmons, Tyler Spencer, Briley Stone, Cody Weaver, Anna Youngblood.
Transportation report calls for more spending clarity, repair funds BY JEFF AMY Associated Press
JACKSON — A new report calls for Mississippi’s road-building agency to do more to account for the money it spends, but agrees the state doesn’t have enough money to maintain its roads and bridges. The report by the Joint Legislative Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review, could figure prominently into the ongoing debate over raising more money for the Mississippi Department of Transportation. The watchdog committee agreed with MDOT’s position that Mississippi
needs to spend about $400 million more per year to keep roads and bridges from getting worse. “There is clearly a shortage of funds to meet the state’s road needs,” said the report, released Friday. Proponents of more money have pushed to raise the state gasoline tax. But they’re now seeking other options, given Gov. Phil Bryant and Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves are both opposed to such a tax increase. Opponents of more spending have said it’s unclear how MDOT decides to spend money, or whether it’s spending
on the highest needs. In a series of 14 recommendations, PEER called on MDOT to make its decision making easier for outsiders to understand, and for the agency to do more to measure its bang for the buck. PEER wrote that MDOT not only needs to describe how it selects projects, but “show that it selected the right project and carried out the project in an efficient manner.” PEER criticized MDOT for deviating from its internal rating system to select bridge replacement projects, but said the agency is “moving in the right direction of providing sufficient documenta-
tion to support its bridge project decisions.” MDOT is trying to allocate maintenance money to its six districts based on need, versus the prior system based on vehicle miles traveled. That transition has left northeast Mississippi’s first district with a larger share of funds than need calls for, while it’s left the sixth district running from Laurel to the Gulf Coast with a smaller share. PEER criticized the agency for spending money studying and buying land for expansions unlikely to be built for years. MDOT Executive Director Melinda McGrath wrote back to PEER that
the department would use the recommendations as “a guiding document” to develop a strategic plan to report on the department’s efficiency and performance in a way the public can understand. The department has also received and is analyzing a study about how it uses its equipment. PEER’s analysis shows MDOT spent $505 million on maintenance last year, or 46 percent of the agency’s $1.1 billion budget. Transportation Commissioner Dick Hall, a Republican who represents the Central District, has been leading the fight for more revenue. He found the report favorable to
MDOT. “I’m for more resources,” he said Tuesday. “I’ll leave it to the Legislature to determine what shape it takes. I’m trying to make the case that we need more resources or we’re going to be driving on gravel roads.” But with opposition strong to raising the state’s fuel tax of 18.4 cents per gallon, lawmakers are looking for other ideas. House Transportation Committee Chairman Robert Johnson III, DNatchez, said he hoped lawmakers might add another $20 million from general tax receipts to pay for bridges.
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Promoting Corinth Corinth Tourism Director Christy Burns (left) visited the Mississippi Capitol on Wednesday and met with Sen. Rita Parks, who arranged meetings for Burns with Senate Tourism Chairman Lydia Chassaniol and Rep. Rita Martinson, who chairs the House Tourism Committee. Burns made other valuable contacts throughout the day that she will use to boost tourism efforts in the city.
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Auto Show offers five lessons DETROIT — A raceworthy Corvette, a sumptuous Mercedes C-Class and other glitzy new models caught the eye at this year’s North American International Auto Show, but larger trends in the auto industry were also on display. Ford’s aluminum-clad F-150 shows us that automakers are figuring out how to improve fuel economy and still give Americans the big vehicles they want. Porsche’s 911 Targa and pocket rockets from Volkswagen and Subaru demonstrate that buyers still love performance cars, no matter what their budget. And new mainstream cars like the Honda Fit and Chrysler 200 will have to work hard to compete in a market that’s not growing as fast as it once did. Here are five things we learned at the auto show’s media days this week:
Glimpse of the future Infiniti, Kia, Volkswagen, Nissan, Audi, Mini, Volvo, Honda. These and other automakers showed concepts, which are experimental cars that test design ideas and new technology. Toyota’s FT-1, a sinewy sport car, reflects the company’s desire to shed its stodgy reputation and build cars that make your heart pound. The clean, white Volvo XC coupe, made of high-strength steel, shows that Scandinavian safety can be sexy. Volkswagen’s BlueMotion concept — a souped up Passat — shows techni-
Let’s make a deal Automakers and analysts expect total U.S. sales between 16 million and 16.5 million this year. That’s a return to pre-recession levels and a natural place for sales to be, based on population and other factors. But there’s a catch: The easy sales have already been made. Jim Lentz, Toyota’s North American CEO, says the big sales gains — at least 1 million a year for four straight years — were driven by pentup demand from people who held on to their cars through the recession and needed new ones. But that demand is drying up; many are forecasting industry sales gains of 500,000 or less this year. “I call it a levelling off,” Lentz said. “We’re going to rely more on the fundamentals of a strength-
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cal prowess, deactivating cylinders from its fourcylinder engine to get an estimated 42 mpg on the highway. Some concepts are just trial balloons. Honda’s space age FCEV barely looks drivable; it’s just testing the design limits for Honda’s new fuel cell cars. Others, like Kia’s radical GT4 Stinger sports car — which would take the Korean carmaker in a whole new direction — may be headed to showrooms. The fact that the show is packed with concepts is a good sign. During the recession, budgets for these dream cars dried up. “Automakers are clearly comfortable spending more,” said Jessica Caldwell, a senior analyst with Edmunds.com
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ening economy that will grow the market.” That could be a boon for car buyers. Automakers could offer better lease deals and other incentives get their share of sales. But that can quickly spiral into an expensive game for carmakers. “They’re eating their young if they’re not careful,” said Larry Dominique, president of ALG, an automotive data company.
Everyone’s an engineer At past shows, nobody talked much about what the cars were made of. The widespread use of aluminum in the body of Ford’s new F-150 pickup truck changed that. “Alloy” is now a buzz word. The F-150 — whose body is made of 5000 and 600 series aluminum alloys — had everyone talking about materials. Toyota pointed out the aluminum hood of the hybrid Prius. Honda said it uses magnesium for steering beams. The electric BMW i3 is made of carbon fiber. Volvo promises high-strength boron steel. In the future, expect even more discussion about materials, their properties, their cost and their benefits or drawbacks. The carbon fiber used on the hood of the Corvette Stingray, for example, is half the weight of aluminum, says chief engineer Tadge Juechter. But carbon fiber also has drawbacks. It’s pricey and takes longer to form into parts — hardly ideal for high-production models. “It’s about choosing the right material for the right purpose,” said Art St. Cyr, vice president of product planning for American Honda.
Bigger is better Using new materials does more than just shed weight. It also debunks the widely held theory that cars and trucks will have to get smaller, or use batteries or other al-
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Zoom, zoom Those fuel economy mandates once appeared to signal the death of sporty cars. But of the 50plus new models being introduced in Detroit, more than a dozen are performance cars. Americans have more discretionary income — and a growing appetite for fast, maneuverable cars. Chevrolet unveiled two race-worthy versions of the Corvette, each with a staggering 625 horsepower V8, while Volkswagen pulled the cover off the 290-horsepower Golf R compact. Subaru unveiled a high-speed version of the already powerful WRX small car. Lexus showed its 450-horsepower RC F. Kia omitted the radio from its 315-horsepower GT4 Stinger because it thinks drivers will prefer the sound of the engine. The industry isn’t just showing off. Sports cars take a lot of research and development time and money, but the payoff to automakers comes when technology finds its way into mainstream cars, said Stifel auto analyst Jamie Albertine. Chrysler has a sporty version of its new 200 midsize car, a segment known for more pedestrian rides. And BMW added M sport versions to its 3-Series sedan and 4-Series coupe.
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Woman prefers solitary life, despite husband’s protests DEAR ABBY: My husband, “George,” and I have been married for 13 years. Last night he dropped a bombshell. He told me that while he loves me, he isn’t happy. He assured me he has no inclination to divorce me, but he pretty much laid the entire reason for his unhappiness at my feet. I don’t handle people well. I love George and our son, but I am most relaxed and comfortable when I’m by myself. I don’t neglect them. We do lots of stuff outside the house as a family. I have no close friends, and that’s how I prefer it. George’s complaint is that I keep him from having friends. I have never tried to stop him. In fact, I have encouraged him to cultivate friendships and hang out with “the guys,” join groups, etc. He says he can’t do that and leave me at home. I wouldn’t mind his going out, but it’s nerve-racking for me to go. Abby, in 13 years I don’t think I have ever looked George or my son in the eye. It’s not something I’m comfortable with. My husband knew how I was when he married me. What can I do? — OKLAHOMA LONER DEAR LONER: You need to find out why you are unable to look even the people closest to you in the eye. Eye contact is an important part of communication, and that you are
unable to do it even with your child is of concern to me. There may be a psychological or Abigail neurological for it. Van Buren reason While it’s fine for you Dear Abby to encourage your husband to socialize without you, it’s understandable that he would feel uncomfortable doing it all the time. He isn’t a bachelor. Couples usually socialize together, and the women often initiate the arranging. If the root of your problem is a social anxiety disorder, there is help available for it. Your doctor may be able to refer you to a specialist. For the sake of your marriage and your family, please don’t put it off. DEAR ABBY: I’m thinking about marrying my longtime boyfriend, but I’m hesitant because he wants me to change my last name. I want to keep my maiden name as my mother did. Most of the women I look up to in my life kept their names. My boyfriend says my wanting to keep my name tells him I am not committed. He says he’d be really hurt if I did it. I feel that retaining my name is the ultimate in female empowerment.
The tradition of women changing their last name goes back to when we were treated as property and not educated. What do you think I should do? — FEMALE FIRST, WIFE SECOND DEAR FEMALE FIRST: Women retain their maiden names for a variety of reasons: Many do it because they are established in their careers when they marry and feel a name change would be confusing. Others prefer to keep their personal and professional lives separate. This shouldn’t be a contest of wills, and you should not change your name to prove the depth of your commitment. Your boyfriend appears to be very traditional in his thinking. Stop for a moment and ask yourself what that would mean for your future if you marry him. Would he be willing to compromise if you offer to hyphenate your name with his? If he isn’t, and you feel giving up your name would make you feel like chattel, then perhaps you should look for a man whose beliefs are closer to your own. (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.)
Horoscopes ARIES (March 21-April 19). What’s lovely is also rare. Catch the beauty -- don’t let it fly by without observation. Collect it in pictures or words so it can bring you happiness many times over. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). People have grown comfortable with who you are, but you want to make a change. Expect them to resist this at first, and don’t let it deter you. You know best. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There will be more than the usual amount of the kind of complications you can chalk up to human folly. You can find your way by disregarding what people say and judging them solely on their actions. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Greatness sometimes leads to obtaining power, but power is not greatness. Understanding the difference will keep you humble, wise and well suited to a position of leadership. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Those
who tell you their good qualities are cheating. Discovering them for yourself is half the fun of getting to know people. Help people feel relaxed around you so this process will be easier. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). People who don’t believe in magic will change their minds when they see what’s going on in your life now. You would be hard-pressed to find a reasonable explanation for your good fortune. Enjoy! LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You are rising inch by inch to the level at which you want to be. Your slow pace reinforces all that you’re learning. Because you don’t rush things, you’ll remember more. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It’s an excellent day to veer unexpectedly left. You can always come back to center later. Try new things, say new words, feel new feelings. You were meant to know the fullness of life.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). There’s nothing wrong with wanting to control your environment, as long as you realize that much of it will remain out of your control and there’s little to be gained by forcing things. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). People who are adventurous by nature like to break the rules. Realizing that this is just how they are will help you to predict their behavior instead of being blindsided by it. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Make a record of the things you like right now. Your tastes will change in interesting ways over the next three months, and you’ll be glad you took note of this interesting progression. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). A project seems not to be working. Don’t abandon it yet -- not without a fight. And if you must let it go, at least break down the parts. There is something to salvage here.
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Local scores Saturday’s Scores Boys Corinth 74, New Hope 57 Pontotoc 62, Biggersville 48
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Kossuth sweeps BHS, East Union BY H. LEE SMITH II lsmith@dailycorinthian.com
Kossuth High School went unbeaten in both girls’ and boys’ action Tuesday, going 2-0 in a threeteam affair with Biggersville at East Union. East Union went 1-0-1, while Biggersville finished 0-1-1. The two tied in the girls’ game. Boys Kossuth 8, Biggersville 0 Kossuth 4, East Union 3 East Union 6, Biggersville 2 Kossuth High Games Zack Walker 213, Hunter Gildewell 198 Biggersville High Games B.J. Chisler 206, Radie Smith 202 Girls Kossuth 7, Biggersville 1 Kossuth 7, East Union 1 (Tie) Biggersville 4, East Union 4 Kossuth High Games Alyssa Trulove 193, Sydney Rider 156 Biggersville High Games Katie B 166, Addison 125
Local Schedule Tuesday Basketball Hardin Co. @ Central, 6 (WXRZ) Biggersville @ Thrasher, 6 Corinth @ Pontotoc, 6 Kossuth @ Belmont, 6 Baldwyn @ Walnut, 6 Soccer Corinth @ Saltillo, 5
Friday Basketball Jumpertown @ Biggersville, 6 (WXRZ) Pine Grove @ Central, 6 North Pontotoc @ Kossuth, 6 Hatley @ Walnut, 6
Saturday Basketball Saltillo @ Central Hot Bed — New Albany (B) West Union-New Site, 10 a.m. (B) East Union-Booneville, 11:15 a.m. (B) Myrtle-Kossuth, 12:30 (B) Ingomar-Marshall Acd., 2 (B) North Pontotoc-Tupelo, 3:30 (B) West Lincoln-Biggersville, 5 (B) Grenada-Gasden City, 6:30 (B) New Albany-Lausanne, 8 North Pontotoc Classic (G) Biggersville (G) Corinth
Shorts KHS boosters to meet The Kossuth High School athletic booster club will meet Monday at 6:00 p.m. in the high school gym. All members are encouraged to attend.
MSU’s Cohen to speak at AC 1st Pitch Banquet The Alcorn Central Bears baseball team is pleased to announce Mississippi State head baseball coach John Cohen will be the featured speaker for its Inaugural First Pitch Banquet & Silent Auction to be held on Monday, Jan. 27, at 6:30 p.m. in the ACHS Gymnasium. Seating is limited to the first 150 tickets sold and must be purchased in advance. Tickets are $20 each and include meal, access to silent auction, and seating for speaker presentation. For more information or to purchase a ticket, please call 322-7389 or 286-8720.
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Warriors claim 8th straight win BY H. LEE SMITH II lsmith@dailycorinthian.com
ECRU -— The Corinth Warriors turned the ball over on each of their first three possessions before rebounding for a 74-51 win over New Hope on Saturday. Corinth, which extended its season-best winning streak to eight games, never shook the turnover bug completely but literally did rebound for its 18th win in 20 outings. The Warriors had 10 second-chance points in a 23-point quarter and ended the fourth of eight games at the Kings of the Court Showdown at North Pontotoc High School with a 35-20 advantage over the Class 5A Trojans on the boards.
The Biggersville Lions dropped a 62-48 decision to Class 4A Pontotoc in the finale. The Lions (15-4) trailed 21-7 after one, but took the lead in the third quarter before Pontotoc pulled away in the fourth. Other scores from the annual event were: Tremont 39, Houston 33; South Pontotoc 61, Itawamba AHS 58; Belmont 65, Falkner 52; Ripley 83, Calhoun City 69; Horn Lake 55, and Shannon 53; Collierville (Tenn.) 52, North Pontotoc 50 in overtime as the Vikings played without star Marcus Green, who was on a football recruiting visit. Corinth (18-2) jumped out to a 10-0 lead, making four of its first seven shots, and held
New Hope (9-8) scoreless until the 4:32 mark. Behind six points each from Kendall Stafford and Raheem Sorrell, the Warriors led 23-13 after one. Desmin Harris, who played in his 100th game along with Sorrell, had 12 in the first half as Corinth pushed the lead to 43-27 at the break. The senior had seven in the period, including a buzzer-beater from midcourt. Corinth was 16-of-29 from the floor and 9-of-13 from the line in the opening half. Of the 15 reboundable misses on the offensive end, the Warriors hauled down 11 and converted eight into 14 points. The Warriors used an 1813 advantage, highlighted by
Stafford’s eight, to push the count to 61-40 after three. Stafford finished with a game-high 20, two off his career high. Harris had 14 -- going 5-for-7 from the floor and making his only attempt in the second half. Sorrell added 12, all in the first half. (B) Corinth 74, New Hope 51 Corinth New Hope
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CORINTH (74): Kendall Stafford 20, Desmin Harris 14, Raheem Sorrell 12, Antares Gwyn 9, Trae Burcham 5, Dee Herman 2, Jose Contreras 2, Tairek Johnson 2, Hack Smith 2, Kendrick Williams 2, Quavon Hughey 2, Quentin Patterson 2. NEW HOPE (51): Jaylon Bardley 16, Demyis Mayberry 11, Terryonte Thomas 9, Shemar Johnson 5, Carlos Brocks 2, Tae Lathom 2, Darius Williams 2, Bryson Ellis 2, Wyatt Foster 2. 3-Pointers: (C) Harris 2, Stafford, Burcham. (NH) Bardley 2, Mayberry 2. Records: Corinth 18-2, New Hope 9-8.
Mississippi State tops A&M in OT BY DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer
STARKVILLE — Gavin Ware has always been nimble and skilled for a big man, blessed with a soft touch around the rim and good instincts for scoring. Now he’s becoming more aggressive. It’s no coincidence Mississippi State’s program is improving as a result. Craig Sword scored 23 points, Ware added 22 points and 10 rebounds and the Bulldogs rallied for an 81-72 overtime victory against Texas A&M. Mississippi State (12-5, 2-2
Southeastern Conference) fought back from a 52-42 deficit midway through the second half. Ware’s crucial steal under Mississippi State’s own basket and then the ensuing putback tied the game at 67 with 30 seconds left. The 6-foot-9, 262-pound big man was even better in
overtime, scoring eight of the team’s 14 points as the Bulldogs pulled away for the victory. “I just felt that I needed to be a guy who stepped up,” Ware said. “I knew my teammates were going to step up too, but Texas A&M had a smaller (frontcourt), so this was my time to eat, as people like to say. I just used that advantage.” Texas A&M’s Jamal Jones led the Aggies with 24 points, but he was ejected from the game with 1:07 remaining in overtime after receiving two quick technical fouls. Davon-
te Fitzgerald added 20. The Bulldogs shot 52.7 percent (29 of 55) from the field. Fitzgerald missed a long 3-pointer at the buzzer that would have won it in regulation. Texas A&M (12-5, 3-1) lost for the first time in conference play. The Aggies came into the game as a surprising co-leader in the league, matching Florida with three straight wins. They missed a good opportunity to make it 4-0, leading for most of the game before the late collapse. Please see STATE | 11A
Perez’s 22 leads Rebels to road victory The Associated Press
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Anthony Perez scored a careerhigh 22 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:02 remaining as Mississippi erased a 12-point deficit and held on to defeat South Carolina 75-74 Saturday. Marshall Henderson had 16 of his 19 points in the second half for the Rebels (12-5, 3-1 Southeastern Conference), who rallied after falling behind 39-27 early on the second half. Ole Miss still trailed 66-61 after Duane Notice’s
two jumpers with four minutes left. That’s when Henderson drove right of the lane for a basket and got fouled for a
three-point play. Perez tied the game with two foul shots on Ole Miss’ next possession. Perez followed a minute later with a three to put the Rebels ahead for good, 71-68. South Carolina (7-10, 0-4) closed to 75-74 and had possession with 1.8 seconds left, but Sindarius Thornwell’s 3-point heave was off the mark. Thornwell led the Gamecocks with 24 points. Perez bettered his career mark of 14, set against Mississippi Valley State in November.
Henderson was held to 1-of-8 shooting in the opening half, yet made his points count — and put on a show — in the second half. When he hit the last of his three 3-pointers to put Ole Miss ahead 48-47, Henderson dragged his finger across the floor like a match on his way to the bench. Jarvis Summers added 19 points for the Rebels. South Carolina had plenty of things going against it in Please see OLE MISS | 11A
No. 7 Florida survives SEC scare at Auburn The Associated Press
AUBURN, Ala. — Billy Donovan cautioned his Florida Gators before the game not to assume Casey Prather would instantly return to form after a two-game layoff. Prather scored 16 of his 21 points in the first half in his comeback from a badly bruised right knee and helped No. 7 Florida survive a scare from Auburn in a 68-61 victory on Saturday. Donovan’s warning proved unnecessary. “That rule went out the window after the first half, when
he had 16,” the coach said. “He was clearly going to play a lot more since he played so well. “I’m not so sure if he’s hurt again this game, that this is a game we could pull out.” Prather made eight of 10 shots for the Gators (15-2, 4-0 Southeastern Conference), who have won nine straight games and eight in a row at Auburn (8-7, 0-4). Donovan said Prather looked just OK in practice Thursday with no contact, but fared better the day before the game.
“He was like, ‘When you come back to practice, are you going to baby it or are you going to play?’” Prather said. “I said I was going to play.” Tahj Shamsid-Deen hit a jump shot with 1:59 left to cut Florida’s lead to 62-61, but Scottie Wilbekin answered with a fadeaway jumper. “We didn’t really have anything going on that possession,” Wilbeken said. “My first drive, I didn’t have anything so I tried to give it to Casey Prather coming around behind me. His man denied
him, so I had to make another move and I just made it.” Wilbekin, who scored 16 points, made two of four free throws over the final 48 seconds. Patric Young blocked KT Harrell’s attempt to bring Auburn to within two points in between those trips to the line. Kasey Hill made two late free throws for the final margin. Chris Denson had 15 of his 21 points in the second half to help keep the Tigers close.
Brady vs. Manning 49ers, Seahawks just again with SB on line belong in this game The Associated Press
DENVER — Only one of them can be the greatest. Peyton Manning could be the one — owner of a record four, working on five, Most Valuable Player awards, current holder of NFL singleseason records for passing yardage and touchdowns and architect of a career-reviving second act, the likes of which has rarely been seen in any sport. Tom Brady could also be that man — leader of five Super Bowl teams and winner of three titles, one-time holder of some of the records Manning holds now and author of an undefeated regular season. He also has that
10-4 record against Manning despite constant turnover on his roster and a lack of a starstudded receiving corps. Manning and Brady will meet Sunday for the 15th time, and the fourth time in the postseason, when the Broncos (14-3) face the Patriots (13-4) in the AFC title game. The winner between the top two quarterbacks over an era in which quarterbacks have never been so good will get what could be the last say in the debate over who goes down as the greatest — not so much because of what the win-loss numbers will say Please see AFC | 11A
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SEATTLE — From the first kickoff back in September, the 49ers and Seahawks seemed destined to meet for the NFC title. Time to get it on. With the conference’s most physical, relentless defenses, adept at forcing turnovers and making opponents think twice about, well, just about anything, Seattle (now 14-3) won the NFC West by one game over San Francisco (now 14-4). The offenses, while not nearly as imposing, have the right elements for a champion: strong running games, efficient and sometimes dynamic quarterbacks, and staunch lines.
Their coaches have the proper pedigree, as well. Jim Harbaugh has led the 49ers to the NFC championship game in all three seasons in charge, making the Super Bowl last year. Pete Carroll had a 28-23 record in three seasons as Patriots coach, then went to the college ranks and built a powerhouse at Southern California, with two national titles. That there’s no love lost between Harbaugh and Carroll dating back to when they both were working in college — Harbaugh at Stanford, where he ran up the score on Carroll’s Trojans — adds Please see NFC | 11A
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but because this could be the last time they meet with the stakes so high. “I don’t know that there will ever be another rivalry like it, or has been a rivalry like it,” said John Elway, whose own rivalry with Dan Marino was held to only three meetings because of scheduling quirks over their decade-plus careers. The game will either give Brady a chance to match Joe Montana and Terry Bradshaw for a fourth title or afford Manning the opportunity to win a second ring, which would put him one behind Brady, and in the same company with his brother, Eli, Roger Staubach and Elway, among others. It would also make Manning the first QB to win championships with two different teams. While paying ultimate respect to each other — “I feel like he’s been a better player each year than he was the year before,” Manning said — neither quarterback professes to care much about how their own head-to-head showdowns will define their legacy. Don’t believe it, says Phil Simms, who admits in retirement that the smile was a little wider after he walked off the field with a win over a Staubach or Joe Theismann. “It’s always personal, no matter what,” Simms said. “It’s part of being a competitor and doing what you do.” One reason Brady has a .714 win percentage in the head-to-head meetings and also holds a 2-1 advantage in the playoffs is because, more often than not, he’s been surrounded by the more complete team. He has been anything but a one-man show in New England this season, illustrated best by the fact that the Patriots are in the AFC title game even though Brady
threw for 25 touchdowns — less than half of Manning’s record-setting 55. Without Rob Gronkowski, Aaron Hernandez or Wes Welker to throw to, Brady made it work, with a big assist from head coach Bill Belichick and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, who used to coach the Broncos. New England’s running game, led by LeGarrette Blount and Shane Vereen, has averaged 214 yards the last three games. Brady’s 75 passes over the last three games are the fewest of any three-game stretch in his career. Welker, who played with Brady for six years before coming to Denver this season, says it’s not so much stats or physical attributes that defines these two Hall-of-Fame quarterbacks. “They do a great job of keeping guys accountable, and their leadership skills and everything else,” he said. “They are two guys you want quarterbacking your team. It’s a toss-up between those two.” Manning has thrown for 92 touchdowns since arriving in Denver at the start of the 2012 season, his neck rebuilt from multiple surgeries, his future uncertain because of his weakened throwing arm. He’d be the first to admit he’s not the same as he once was, physically. But nobody prepares better. His record-setting 5,477 yards and all those touchdown throws came with a gifted group of offensive stars surrounding him — Welker, Eric Decker, Demaryius Thomas and this season’s difference maker, 6-foot-5 tight end Julius Thomas. But Manning had great players around him in Indianapolis, as well, and never put up these sort of numbers. “Honestly, no one will probably ever break that, not in this day and age,” former Broncos receiver Rod Smith said.
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Texas A&M and Mississippi State both have a deliberate offense and put an emphasis on tight defense, so the sporadic scoring in the first half wasn’t a surprise. The frantic scoring in the second half and overtime was. The Bulldogs shot 63.6 percent from the field in the second half and 62.5 percent in overtime. Colin Borchert added 14 points and Fred Thomas had 13. “We were grinding the whole game,” Sword said. Texas A&M came into the game giving up 60.2 points per game, but couldn’t stop the Bulldogs when it mattered most. Things turned ugly late in overtime when Texas A&M’s Jones and Mississippi State’s Thomas received technical fouls after exchanging words. Then Jones picked up another technical as he walked to the bench and had to be escorted off the floor by Texas A&M assistants. “I’d like to apologize about the way the game ended,” Texas A&M coach Billy Kennedy said. “I’ve never had a team act like that, demonstrate that type of character at the end.” Kennedy said the Aggies got frustrated after a few no-calls and didn’t
get back on defense. Texas A&M also fought foul trouble most of the afternoon and starters Alex Caruso and Kourtney Roberson both fouled out. The Aggies jumped out to an early 15-7 lead, but the Bulldogs slowly fought back when a few outside jumpers finally went down. Shooting has been a struggle all season for Mississippi State, which came into the game a leagueworst 29.1 percent from 3-point range. But Sword hit his first from behind the arc in more than a month to pull Mississippi State within 26-24. Then Thomas’ 3-pointer gave the Bulldogs a 27-26 lead going into halftime. The Aggies quickly reclaimed the lead early in the second half and Jones knocked down a 3-pointer with 10:30 remaining to push Texas A&M ahead 52-42. But Mississippi State was just getting started. Sword and Ware hit several clutch shots down the stretch for the Bulldogs, who have already won more games this season than all of last year. Now Ware hopes Saturday’s win leads to bigger things. “We still have to be humble,” Ware said. “Like coach says, we have to handle adversity and success. Don’t let things get to your head.”
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Toronto 20 18 .526 — Brooklyn 16 22 .421 4 New York 15 25 .375 6 Boston 14 27 .341 7½ Philadelphia 13 26 .333 7½ Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 29 11 .725 — Atlanta 20 19 .513 8½ Washington 19 20 .487 9½ Charlotte 17 25 .405 13 Orlando 10 30 .250 19 Central Division W L Pct GB Indiana 32 7 .821 — Chicago 18 20 .474 13½ Detroit 17 23 .425 15½ Cleveland 15 25 .375 17½ Milwaukee 7 31 .184 24½ WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 31 9 .775 — Houston 26 15 .634 5½ Dallas 24 17 .585 7½ Memphis 20 19 .513 10½ New Orleans 15 24 .385 15½ Northwest Division W L Pct GB Portland 30 9 .769 — Oklahoma City 30 10 .750 ½ Denver 20 19 .513 10 Minnesota 19 21 .475 11½ Utah 14 28 .333 17½ Pacific Division W L Pct GB L.A. Clippers 28 14 .667 — Golden State 26 16 .619 2 Phoenix 22 17 .564 4½ L.A. Lakers 15 25 .375 12 Sacramento 14 24 .368 12 ___ Saturday’s Games Indiana 106, L.A. Clippers 92 Detroit 104, Washington 98 Miami 104, Charlotte 96, OT Minnesota 98, Utah 72 Golden State 97, New Orleans 87 Philadelphia at Chicago, (n) Milwaukee at Houston, (n) Portland at Dallas, (n) Today’s Games L.A. Lakers at Toronto, Noon Boston at Orlando, 5 p.m. Sacramento at Oklahoma City, 6 p.m. Milwaukee at San Antonio, 6 p.m. Denver at Phoenix, 7 p.m. Monday’s Games Dallas at Cleveland, Noon L.A. Clippers at Detroit, Noon Philadelphia at Washington, 1 p.m. Toronto at Charlotte, 1 p.m. Brooklyn at New York, 1:30 p.m. New Orleans at Memphis, 4 p.m. Miami at Atlanta, 4:30 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Chicago, 7 p.m. Portland at Houston, 7 p.m. Indiana at Golden State, 9:30 p.m.
Saturday men’s scores EAST Albany (NY) 85, Maine 78 American U. 66, Lafayette 61 Bryant 95, Fairleigh Dickinson 68 Buffalo 71, Kent St. 60 Colgate 63, Navy 41 Columbia 71, Cornell 61 Delaware 74, Northeastern 70 Fairfield 71, Manhattan 67 George Washington 79, St. Bonaventure 71 Hartford 60, New Hampshire 43 Holy Cross 61, Lehigh 42
LIU Brooklyn 62, CCSU 61 La Salle 74, Temple 68 Providence 81, Creighton 68 Quinnipiac 85, Niagara 71 Rhode Island 71, George Mason 69, OT Rider 66, Marist 56 Robert Morris 77, Mount St. Mary’s 69 Saint Joseph’s 85, Penn 68 Seton Hall 67, Georgetown 57 St. Francis (NY) 74, Sacred Heart 71 St. John’s 69, Dartmouth 55 Stony Brook 70, Mass.-Lowell 65 Syracuse 59, Pittsburgh 54 Vermont 73, UMBC 47 Villanova 88, DePaul 62 Wagner 56, St. Francis (Pa.) 50 Yale 74, Brown 67 SOUTH Alabama St. 67, Alabama A&M 58, OT Alcorn St. 65, MVSU 53 Appalachian St. 81, Georgia Southern 68 Belmont 79, Tennessee St. 65 Campbell 97, VMI 93, OT Charlotte 76, North Texas 74 Chattanooga 71, Wofford 57 Cincinnati 61, South Florida 54 Clemson 61, Wake Forest 53 Coppin St. 71, Hampton 68 Davidson 93, UNC Greensboro 82 Drexel 79, UNC Wilmington 63 Duke 95, NC State 60 E. Kentucky 60, Jacksonville St. 56 FIU 68, East Carolina 64 Florida 68, Auburn 61 Florida A&M 78, SC State 72 Florida Gulf Coast 90, ETSU 62 Furman 76, The Citadel 71 Gardner-Webb 67, Presbyterian 58 Georgia 66, Arkansas 61, OT Georgia St. 99, UALR 73 High Point 76, Liberty 70 Howard 88, Md.-Eastern Shore 55 Kentucky 74, Tennessee 66 Louisiana-Lafayette 72, Troy 59 Louisiana-Monroe 64, South Alabama 58 McNeese St. 70, Houston Baptist 68 Memphis 101, LeMoyne-Owen 78 Mercer 87, Lipscomb 66 Miami 56, Georgia Tech 42 Middle Tennessee 80, UTSA 58 Mississippi 75, South Carolina 74 Mississippi St. 81, Texas A&M 72, OT Morehead St. 82, UT-Martin 75 Morgan St. 87, Norfolk St. 70 N. Kentucky 82, Kennesaw St. 69 NC A&T 88, NJIT 82 NC Central 62, Delaware St. 52 North Carolina 82, Boston College 71 Old Dominion 65, FAU 60 Prairie View 85, Jackson St. 80, 2OT Radford 93, Longwood 76 Richmond 73, Dayton 64 SE Louisiana 91, Lamar 65 SE Missouri 83, Tennessee Tech 74 SMU 58, UCF 46 Sam Houston St. 77, New Orleans 70 Savannah St. 70, Bethune-Cookman 60, OT Stetson 77, SC-Upstate 73, OT Texas A&M-CC 70, Nicholls St. 67 Texas Southern 74, Grambling St. 72 Tulane 58, Rice 41 Tulsa 69, Marshall 52 UMass 84, Elon 74 UNC Asheville 80, Charleston Southern 76 UTEP 63, UAB 61 VCU 80, Duquesne 65 Virginia 78, Florida St. 66 W. Carolina 67, Samford 64 W. Kentucky 82, Arkansas St. 77, 2OT William & Mary 78, James Madison 56 Winthrop 73, Coastal Carolina 72, OT MIDWEST Butler 69, Marquette 57, OT E. Illinois 67, Austin Peay 64
E. Michigan 72, Cent. Michigan 59 Evansville 53, Loyola of Chicago 48 Illinois St. 77, Drake 63 Kansas 80, Oklahoma St. 78 Kansas St. 78, West Virginia 56 Miami (Ohio) 64, Ball St. 52 Michigan 77, Wisconsin 70 Michigan St. 78, Illinois 62 Missouri 68, Alabama 47 N. Dakota St. 65, W. Illinois 52 N. Iowa 94, Missouri St. 89 Nebraska-Omaha 80, S. Dakota St. 71 Northwestern 54, Indiana 47 Ohio 65, N. Illinois 46 Purdue 65, Penn St. 64 SIU-Edwardsville 67, Murray St. 60 Saint Louis 70, Fordham 48 South Dakota 75, IPFW 61 Texas-Pan American 84, Chicago St. 61 Toledo 75, Akron 61 UMKC 68, New Mexico St. 66 Valparaiso 75, Milwaukee 62 Wichita St. 68, Indiana St. 48 Youngstown St. 77, Detroit 63 SOUTHWEST Abilene Christian 73, Cent. Arkansas 72 Oklahoma 66, Baylor 64 Oral Roberts 79, Incarnate Word 77 Texas 86, Iowa St. 76 Texas Tech 60, TCU 49 Texas-Arlington 56, Texas St. 48 FAR WEST California 76, Washington St. 55 Colorado 83, Southern Cal 62 Colorado St. 74, Air Force 68 Denver 66, IUPUI 45 Gonzaga 82, Loyola Marymount 72 N. Arizona 77, Portland St. 56 New Mexico 89, Fresno St. 78 Pepperdine 76, Portland 65 Saint Mary’s (Cal) 79, Pacific 73 San Diego St. 63, UNLV 52 Utah 74, UCLA 69 Wyoming 67, San Jose St. 56
Football NFL postseason Wild-card Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 4 Indianapolis 45, Kansas City 44 New Orleans 26, Philadelphia 24 Sunday, Jan. 5 San Diego 27, Cincinnati 10 San Francisco 23, Green Bay 20 Divisional Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 11 Seattle 23, New Orleans 15 New England 43, Indianpolis 22 Sunday, Jan. 12 San Francisco 23, Carolina 10 Denver 24, San Diego 17 Conference Championships Today New England at Denver, 2 p.m. (CBS) San Francisco at Seattle, 5:30 p.m. (FOX) Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 26 At Honolulu TBD, 6:30 p.m. (NBC) Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 2 At East Rutherford, N.J. AFC champion vs. NFC champion, 5:30 p.m. (FOX)
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49 27 17 5 59 126 120 50 25 20 5 55 141 152 48 21 17 10 52 121 130 49 21 19 9 51 139 155 48 18 23 7 43 111 147 47 13 27 7 33 86 133 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh 48 34 12 2 70 156 115 Philadelphia 49 25 19 5 55 134 140 N.Y. Rangers 50 26 21 3 55 124 127 Columbus 48 24 20 4 52 138 135 Washington 48 22 18 8 52 141 146 New Jersey 50 20 19 11 51 115 123 Carolina 47 20 18 9 49 114 132 N.Y. Islanders 50 19 24 7 45 138 163 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Chicago 50 31 8 11 73 181 137 St. Louis 47 32 10 5 69 166 107 Colorado 48 31 12 5 67 142 122 Minnesota 50 26 19 5 57 122 123 Dallas 47 21 19 7 49 134 145 Nashville 50 21 22 7 49 121 151 Winnipeg 50 22 23 5 49 141 150 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 51 37 9 5 79 175 126 San Jose 49 31 12 6 68 158 121 Los Angeles 49 29 14 6 64 126 100 Vancouver 49 24 16 9 57 124 125 Phoenix 48 23 16 9 55 139 145 Calgary 48 16 26 6 38 107 153 Edmonton 51 15 30 6 36 131 181 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Saturday’s Games Columbus 4, Buffalo 3, SO Detroit 3, Los Angeles 2, SO N.Y. Rangers 4, Ottawa 1 San Jose 5, Tampa Bay 4 Winnipeg 3, Edmonton 2, OT Toronto 5, Montreal 3 Philadelphia 6, N.Y. Islanders 4 Carolina 3, Florida 2 Anaheim 3, St. Louis 2 Colorado 5, Nashville 4 Phoenix 3, New Jersey 2 Dallas at Minnesota, (n) Calgary at Vancouver, (n) Today’s Games Boston at Chicago, 11:30 a.m. Tampa Bay at Carolina, 4 p.m. Washington at N.Y. Rangers, 6:30 p.m. Monday’s Games Philadelphia at N.Y. Islanders, Noon Los Angeles at Boston, 2 p.m. Florida at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m. St. Louis at Detroit, 6:30 p.m. Dallas at Nashville, 7 p.m. Toronto at Phoenix, 7 p.m. Calgary at San Jose, 9:30 p.m.
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EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston 47 30 15 2 62 136 104 Tampa Bay 49 28 16 5 61 141 120
BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA — Fined Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban $100,000 for confronting the game officials on the court after the conclusion of the game on Wednesday, Jan. 15. HOUSTON ROCKETS — Recalled F Robert Covington from Rio Grande Valley (NBADL). FOOTBALL National Football League CINCINNATI BENGALS —Named Matt Burke linebackers coach. TENNESSEE TITANS — Named Lou Spanos linebackers coach. COLLEGE CLEMSON — Signed football coach Dabo Swinney to an eight-year contract through 2021. VANDERBILT — Named Derek Mason football coach.
game gets us to the Super Bowl or this and that.’ We all know. There’s nothing that needs to be said or a special meeting or anything.” Just football. “It’s like every game,” Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson confirmed. “Every game is no different even though it’s a championship game and all of that. We talk about playing 1-0 every week, and the game doesn’t change. “It comes down to not turning over the football, being in the plus in that situation, having a limited amount of penalties; you’re going to get some penalties, especially in a game like this, but not having too many of them. “The biggest thing is just staying on schedule.” The schedule brought these teams together in
September and December. Seattle won 29-3 at home in Week 2, then lost 19-17 at San Francisco on Dec. 8. CenturyLink Field might be the toughest venue in the NFL for visitors, with architecture that not only keeps the noise inside the stadium, but funnels it toward the field itself. Wilson became a starter as a rookie in 2012 and went undefeated. He won his first six home starts this season before a stumble against Arizona, but then Seattle defeated St. Louis to finish off the regular season, and New Orleans in a divisional-round playoff last weekend. “That’s pretty spectacular and it just shows how amazing our fans are, how much energy the city has for our football team,” Wilson said of the supersonic sound levels the
49ers can expect to deal with when they have the ball. “That’s what we’re looking forward to, and we want to bring something special to this city, and to do it we have to play one play at a time and see what happens at the end of the game.” Not that the 49ers are likely to be intimidated by the surroundings. They went 6-2 away from home in the regular season, and their two road wins have come at venerable Lambeau Field in frigid conditions, and at Carolina, which had won its last seven home games. “The last time we went up there we kind of lost it in the fourth quarter,” Smith said, “but we’re not too worried about that. We know what we have to do. We split with them. We happen to be up there and we’re ready to play.”
ed the drummers in the pep band and bounced around as he waited for the tip. Henderson had a 3-pointer early as the Rebels led 12-4 in the first six minutes. They were still ahead 18-12 on Summers’ basket when the Gamecocks found their game. Michael Carrera had a three-point play and two foul shots as part of 12-1 run to move in front. The Gamecocks kept up the pace, especially on defense as Ole Miss missed five shots and committed seven of its 11 first-half turnovers during a sixminute stretch. By then, South Carolina had built a double-digit lead and led 37-27 at halftime. Henderson missed his final seven shots of the half and was 1 of 5 on 3-pointers the first 20 minutes. Shaw topped the Gamecocks with nine points in the opening period.
South Carolina may have been fueled by the atmosphere and large crowd at the 18,000-seat arena. The program was celebrating the legacy of late coach Frank McGuire and several of his players, including Alex English, Bobby Cremins, Mike Dunleavy and Brian Winters were on hand for ceremonies.
Then Gamecocks football coach Steve Spurrier and his players took the floor at halftime, the crowd saluting a third straight 11-2 season. Also on hand was defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, who gave up his senior season for the NFL draft. Clowney is considered by many the top pro prospect.
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plenty of spice. The sum total on both sides should be a worthy conference champion to meet either Denver or New England in two weeks in the New Jersey Meadowlands for the NFL crown. Even if both teams are playing down the drama they figure to provide before an ear-shattering wall of noise at CenturyLink Field on Sunday. “I think it’s pretty much, the game’s a bigger stage and gets you to the Super Bowl obviously,” said 49ers defensive lineman Justin Smith. “But I think for the most part how we’ve gone into every game in the year’s past is we try to be as regimented as possible in how we do things. We’re not going to get all caught up in ‘This
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this one. The Gamecocks came in having lost nine straight SEC games, including three this season. Point guard Tyrone Johnson was lost indefinitely when he broke his right foot in a loss at Texas A&M last Wednesday night. Established point guard Bruce Ellington, also the football team’s top receiver, gave up the rest of his senior season in basketball to train for the NFL draft. That left the Gamecocks with three freshmen rotating in at the position in Duane Notice, Jaylen Shaw and Thornwell. And Henderson looked like he was ready to build on his last showing when he scored 25 points to lead the Rebels past LSU, 88-74, on Wednesday. But Henderson and Ole Miss were off — way off — in the opening period. He laughed off the pregame fan taunts, imitat-
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The Most Hated Man in the South Insulting proclamation sends Butler to infamy So what do you think of the guy in the photo? Benjamin Butler is often at the top of the list of the ugliest generals in the Civil War. In fact there was once a woman in New Orleans who told him, “General Tom Butler, if Parson I thought the devil Park Ranger was as ugly a man as you I would double my prayers night and morning that I never fall into his clutches.� Let me introduce you to Major General Benjamin Butler, not just the ugliest, but perhaps the most hated man in the South during the war, and for quite a few years after as well. He never came to Corinth but many of the soldiers who were in town had plenty to say about him. First, a little background. He hailed from Massachusetts and would eventually serve in Congress and later make his home in the Governor’s mansion. He was a brilliant politician and was a major player in the Democratic convention in South Carolina in 1860. During the process to select a viable candidate there were literally scores of nominations and votes to select the party’s nominee for U.S. President. Through the course of the nominations Butler voted for future Confederate president Jefferson Davis not once, not twice, but fifty-seven times! When the war broke out his loyalties lay with the North and thanks to his high standing in the
Democratic Party, he was given a commission as a general in the volunteer army. It was thought an influential guy like him would hold the anti-war democrats in check, especially if he was wearing a spiffy blue uniform. The problem was he was an absolute zero as a military man. I could go on and on about his failures on the battlefield but I want to talk about a specific action of his that made him Public Enemy No. 1 of the Southern people. It started with his assignment as commander of occupied New Orleans. The Crescent City was the largest city in the Confederacy when it fell to the Union in April, 1862. As the military governor of Louisiana he was a competent administrator but he was also considered one of the most corrupt men to ever walk the streets of New Orleans. And that’s saying something. The story is he swiped all of the silverware from the home he had seized as his headquarters, enough cutlery to earn him the derisive nickname, “Spoons.� He also speculated in cotton of dubious ownership and fattened his bank account with the proceeds. New Orleans didn’t hate just Ben Butler, they resented the entire Union occupation force and as such were less than gracious to their new guests. There were a number of violent incidents, several arrests and one hanging, but within two weeks the men of the city were pretty well subdued. Not so the ladies. Patriotic women would cross the street rather than share the sidewalk
with one of the Northerners. They would exit churches, schools, stores, and streetcars for the same reason. Children were encouraged to sing patriotic songs and wave Confederate flags in the faces of the men in blue. The less genteel among the ladies would shower the enemy with curses, dirt clods, and spit. The number of incidents and level of abuses reached an almost fever pitch by midMay. Things came to a head when Admiral David G. Farragut and his staff were walking down the street and a resident dumped a “vessel of not very clean water� on his head as he passed under one of the iron balconies. The vessel was in fact a chamber pot. Butler had put up with all he was willing to put up with, and a few days later he released his infamous General Order No. 28. “As the officers and soldiers of the United States have been subject to repeated insults from the women (calling themselves ladies) of New Orleans, in return for the most scrupulous noninterference and courtesy on our part, it is ordered that hereafter when any female shall, by word, gesture or movement, insult or show contempt for any officer or soldier of the United States, she shall be regarded and held liable to be treated as a woman of the town plying her avocation.� You can only imagine the immediate outcry. In one paragraph he swept the Southern women off the pedestal and into the gutter. Or so it was reported in every Southern newspaper.
It only took a day for the proclamation to reach Corinth and it ran like wildfire through the camps. Captain George Dobson of the 10th Mississippi, like all of the men of his company, was outraged. From his tent at Camp Smith, Dobson wrote his wife that the proclamation had “stretched the fighting quality of the army to its utmost tension. The Rev. Palmer of New Orleans read it to the troops yesterday, with suitable sentiments; nearly all the regiments were represented here, and the horror, and indignation expressed by those present was only a release of the feelings of the whole army. I think few prisoners will be taken here as, if that is their game, termination will be the best way of working on their feelings.� George enclosed a copy of the General Order and directed his wife to, “Read this and ponder it, and if it does not call up the fiercest passions of Southern chivalry, then the cause we are fighting for ought to be buried beneath the waves of oblivion so deep that a bubble would not mark the place where it had sunk to eternal rest.� Private William Truman of Wade’s Missouri Battery had just moved camp from Rienzi to Corinth when the news arrived. “The papers from Mobile and Memphis contained the sad and unexpected news of the fall of New Orleans, and shortly afterwards Butler’s beastly order was read to us, by order of Beauregard. Butler authorizing his soldiers to treat, ‘all Southern women who did not treat them nicely,
as lewed women.’� Truman was correct. From his headquarters in the Fish Pond House on Kilpatrick Street, Beauregard wrote a reply to Butler’s order and directed it to be read to every Confederate soldier in Corinth. “Men of the South! Shall our mothers, our wives, our daughters and our sisters, be thus outraged by the ruffianly soldiers of the North, to whom is given the right to treat, at their pleasure, the ladies of the South as common harlots? Arouse friends, and drive back from our soil, those infamous invaders of our homes and disturbers of our family ties., G.T. BEAUREGARD., General Commanding.� The response was picked up by the Southern papers, and to borrow a modern term, it went viral. From one end of the country to the other, everyone read Beauregard’s words and all good Confederates clamored for Butler’s head. President Davis denounced the now infamous order and placed a bounty on the head of the Union general. He was to be executed immediately upon capture. Alas, the “Beast� was never caged. He survived the war but had returned to civilian life by the time it ended. General Grant detested the incompetent general who had amassed a string of defeats on a number of battlefields. After the election of November, 1864, Butler’s political influence was no longer needed and the administration turned its back on him. He was fired by Grant and sent packing to Massachusetts.
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The people of New Orleans have been a long time in forgiving ol’ “Spoons�; maybe someday they actually will. You can still find his likeness in town however, if you look in the right antique shops. It was a popular item in many homes in New Orleans, and throughout the South, to keep a chamber pot under the bed with a likeness in the bowl of the ugliest man who ever wore Union blue. P.S. I want to extend my personal invitation to join our Civil War Book Chat. We hold our meetings on Thursday mornings at 8:30 in the library of the Interpretive Center. We are about to start a new book, “The Tarnished Cavalier: Major General Earl Van Dorn, C.S.A.� by Arthur B. Carter. We have copies of the book available in the bookstore. The book chat will kick off on Thursday, Jan. 30. Our core group has read a number of Corinth related books and we often have spirited discussions that everyone joins in on. Given the subject of our newest book we should have some very lively debates indeed. So bring a cup of coffee and be prepared to join the group as well as Jim, Ashley, and myself, for an in-depth look at the man who led the Confederate army at the Battle of Corinth. We will begin by discussing Chapters 1 & 2. See you there.
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Heil transforms wood into muzzleloaders BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
Friday is normally a crazy day for Randy Heil. On this particular end of the weekday, it was more like Christmas for a pair of customers who stopped by his muzzleloader business. Out-of-towners Phil Boatwright and Carl Rinehart had made the trip to collect something they had been anxiously waiting. “I can’t wait to shoot it,” said Boatwright as he marveled at the black powder pistol made by Randy’s Muzzleloading in Corinth. “I have been looking high and low for one … it’s a handsome piece of work.” The response of the Etta resident is what Heil hears a lot when he presents the finished product to a customer. “People like a certain pattern,” said Heil, who took over running Tennessee Valley Manufacturing – since changed to Randy’s Muzzleloading – from Jack Garner six years ago. “It took me a good 10 years to learn everything about muzzleloaders … they are a lot like women in the respect you have to learn them.” Heil and his team of Brian Turner, Nathan Stephenson and Greg Christian make around 1,000 muzzleloaders a year. “Most are made by Brian,” said Heil while taking a puff on a cigarette. “Nathan builds all the custom and fancy carving models, and if you want something crisp and clean Johnny (Turner) is the person you need to go to.” Rinehart was impressed with his Virginian style .50-caliber rifle. “It’s a gorgeous gun,” he said. “Some people like a lot of flash, but I like things that are useful … Randy can build anything you want.” “We are lucky to have him this close,” added Boatwright. Both Boatwright and Rinehart, who lives in Coldwater, are members of the Hatchie Run Longrifles Club along with Heil. “There aren’t many who do this,” said Rinehart. “Randy makes a custommade gun for the person buying it.” Heil, who previously worked for Quebecor World, met Garner over 25 years ago. After the two drifted apart, Heil, now 46, went back to work for the original gun maker. “Jack retired before he was supposed to,” said the business owner with a smile. Those looking to have
“It took me a good 10 years to learn everything about muzzleloaders … they are a lot like women in the respect you have to learn them.” Randy Heil Randy’s Muzzleloading a muzzleloader built have to decide a few things before a plan is put into work. “I want to find out what caliber and style of rifle they want,” said Heil. “The .54, .45 and .40-caliber models are the best selling guns … the 40 is a wicked son of a gun.” The gun maker pointed out the Tennessee and Southern styles are also popular. “The smooth bore is real big because you can shoot a ball or shot,” said the owner. A pattern is the next thing to be decided. Once a pattern is selected, the gunmakers will use a plank that is 21⁄4 inches wide and 60 inches long to transform the curly maple or walnut piece of wood into a rifle. If the customer goes the kit route, they can expect to receive items such as a stock, barrel, lock, triggers, nosecap, breech plug, tennons, thimble, vent, ramrod, buttplate and trigger guard. “A lot of times people will send the kit back and ask us to do it,” said Heil. Six weeks after taking an order, the gun is in the hands of the buyer. “A lot of our business is from up north,” said the 46-year-old Heil. “Most of the local calls are from people who think we are modern gun repairmen.” Many find out about the local maker through the website www.tennesseevalleymanufacturing. com. “The phone rings off the wall Monday through Thursday,” said Heil. “It might slow down at the end of February, but right now we stay busy.” Customers can expect to pay in the neighborhood of at least $1,000 to have a rifle made by the business. “Customers like to pick out what they want if they are going to spend a lot of money on it,” said Heil. “The muzzleloader is still cheaper than the modern gun and we can make it anyway the customers wants.”
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Randy Heil and his team of builders make more than 1,000 muzzleloaders a year.
Randy’s Muzzleloading customizes black powder pistols and muzzleloaders.
A simple plank of wood is turned into a piece of art by Randy Heil and his team of builders.
Those wanting a custom built muzzleloader have numerous patterns to choose from at Randy’s Muzzleloading.
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Coleman State Park on Pickwick Lake got its start in 1958 BY M. SCOTT MORRIS Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal
IUKA — These are the slow times at J.P. Coleman State Park, and that probably won’t change until March. “We have three weeks of spring breaks in March — Mississippi, Tennessee and Alabama,” said Ruth Watson, park manager. “That’s when it starts.” The place was all but deserted during the recent cold snap, when the temperature reached minus 6 degrees. But the views of Pickwick Lake that keep the place hopping in the spring, summer and fall are still there in winter. “In November and December, we have a lot of people from Florida,” Watson said. “They stay in the motel because of
the view. They usually come on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving and go home on Sunday. They just have a ball.” Businesses hold their Christmas parties at the park’s meeting room, which has giant picture windows overlooking the water. The room is also a winter wedding spot. J.P. Coleman State Park in Iuka got its start in 1958, when the Tennessee Valley Authority donated land adjacent to Pickwick Reservoir to create a recreation area. “Most of the weddings, if it’s in the summer, are outside,” Watson said. “They have the reception indoors.” When a park ranger was married at J.P. Coleman, he and his new bride left the park in a boat. And boating is a prime
attraction during the busy season. There are three docks for boat owners that rent slips from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks for long-term use. About a year ago, the park added a transient dock for visitors who didn’t want to have to take their boats in and out of the water numerous times during their stay. “We have water skiing, jet skiing, pontoon boats and really high-dollar fishing boats and house boats,” Watson said. Pickwick Lake offers 47,500 acres of water, and comes complete with crappie, bream, catfish, sauger, walleye and bass. The park will host a fishing tournament on Saturday Feb. 15. “They’ll come in on the Thursday before then
leave out early in the morning to do their preliminary scouting,” Watson said. “They’re serious about it.” The park offers a motel with balcony views of the water. There also are cabins, as well as cottages that were once used by Hurricane Katrina evacuees. “They have become popular because they are two-bedroom cottages,” Watson said. Full hookups are available for recreational vehicles, and there are primitive tent sites. Reservations can be made two years in advance, and that makes getting a room at the height of the busy season a tough prospect. “A lot of them, as soon as they finish their stay, they’ll make a reservation
for two years out,” she said. The park has a pool that’s open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. A 19-hole miniature golf course is part of 680 developed acres. A trail goes to the former location of a steel bridge. That’s the same area where people hook up a rope and swing into the water, though Watson doesn’t endorse that practice. “The whole park is sheets of rock and it goes out into the water. They have to jump out past it,” Watson said. “It’s pretty dangerous.” Another water feature is far less dangerous, but it’s not technically a part of the park. A creek runs along the entrance and actually flows across the drive.
“You have a lot of kids who like to go walking in the creek, especially in June and July, when it’s hot. They love that creek,” Watson said. “They’ll see a car coming and you’ll see them line up on each side of the creek where it crosses the road because they want to be splashed.” Hikers also are invited to trek out to Mansell Spring. “Boy Scouts built a trail. It’s about half a mile long,” she said. “It’s a spring, and the water is absolutely delicious. It’s really cold now, but it’s usually cold, even in the summer.” Bald eagles make yearly appearances. Watson saw one hover in the air just off from the meeting room, then it flew over to Please see PARK | 2B
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Molly Catherine Pace
Courtney Layne Meeks, Jonathan Andrew Pinkston
Pace — Pillow Mr. and Mrs. Lanny Pace of Brandon announce the engagement of their daughter, Molly Catherine Pace, to Dale Durden Pillow, son of Dan Dale Pillow and Mrs. Susan King Gregory, both of Greenwood. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ray Pace of Kossuth and Mrs. Thomas Campbell Guion and the late Mr. Guion of Yazoo City. Miss Pace is a 2005 graduate of Northwest Rankin High School in Brandon and a 2009 graduate of The University of Mississippi in Oxford with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. At Ole Miss, she was an active member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority. She is currently a
middle school teacher in Brandon. Mr. Pillow is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Durden Pillow of Greenwood and the late Mr. and Mrs. William Shepard King of Florence, Ala. He is a 2001 graduate of Pillow Academy in Greenwood, a 2005 graduate of Mississippi State University in Starkville, and a 2008 graduate of Belmont University in Nashville, where he received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. At Mississippi State, he was an active member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He is currently a physical therapist in Brandon. The couple will be married March 8, 2014, at Broadmeadow Methodist Church in Jackson, Miss.
Meeks — Pinkston Miss Courtney Layne Meeks and Mr. Jonathan Andrew Pinkston will exchange vows at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, at Oakland Baptist Church in Corinth. The bride-elect is the daughter of Danny and Sue Meeks of Corinth. She is the granddaughter of the late Deward and Mildred Meeks and the late J.L. and Edith Bragg of Corinth. The prospective groom is the son of the Rev. Jim and Carol Pinkston. He is the grandson of the late Howard Pinkston, and Cassie Pinkston of West Union, Ill., and the Rev. Johnny and Louise Walker of Corinth. Miss Meeks is a 2006 graduate of Biggersville High School. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree
in Communication from Mississippi State University in 2010 and a Master of Arts degree in Journalism from the University of Memphis in 2012. She is presently employed as a Public Relations Specialist at cocoabeens communications in Memphis, Tenn. Mr. Pinkston is a 2004 graduate of Alcorn Central High School and a 2010 graduate of Union University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Leadership. He is presently employed as the Operations Manager for Pharm-Care, Incorporated, in Southaven, Miss. All friends and relatives of the couple are invited to attend the ceremony and the reception which follows.
Remarrying couples make their own rules BY SUSAN COLLINS-SMITH MSU Ag Communications
An elaborate ceremony punctuated with a white dress and gift registry is no longer reserved for couples marrying for the first time. “With about 40 percent of couples remarrying, our society has become more accustomed to second marriages,” said Carla Stanford, a Mississippi State University Extension Service agent in Pontotoc County. “In the past, if either member of the couple had been married before, there was not a lot of pomp and circumstance surrounding
the marriage. But today, people may go all out.” Second marriages sometimes occur at a time when people are more financially stable and can afford a big event. “Many individuals could not afford a formal affair the first time around,” said Cassandra Kirkland, family life specialist with the MSU Extension Service. “Couples should make the most of the celebration in a manner that fits their identity best – simple or elaborate.” Modern brides in some remarriages wear white gowns, register for gifts and send formal invitations, actions once con-
sidered taboo. “Couples should allow friends and family to bestow them with gifts if that is their desire,” she said. “The act of giving gifts can serve as a symbol of support and encouragement to the couple, and it is okay to celebrate finding love again with a bridal shower.” Honeymoon registries are popular among couples marrying for the second time and are good alternatives for couples who already have traditional wedding registry items. “Honeymoons are widely acceptable as an after-wedding trip, and
they provide the couple a chance to have prime bonding time,” Stanford said. Families with children should make sure children feel included in the process of blending families, Stanford said. “Some couples include children in the actual ceremony, and others use the ceremony to highlight the joining of families,” she said. “Children can decide what to wear to the wedding, help shop for supplies or help decorate.” For more wedding ideas, visit the MSU Extension Service Pinterest board at www.pinterest. com/msuextservice.
Couples use apps to help with wedding planning BY KAITLYN BYRNE MSU Ag Communications
MISSISSIPPI STATE — Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, but some couples are using apps to help reduce stress and improve organization. Engaged couples can find dozens of free wedding-planning apps, said Mariah Smith, assistant professor in the Extension Center for Technol-
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ogy Outreach. Brides and grooms can use these apps for tasks such as organizing guest lists, wedding registries and to-do lists. “Apps are great because you tend to remember at 3 a.m. that you forgot to invite your second cousin twice removed to the wedding, and using your phone is handier than pulling out a computer,” she said. “You can also find apps that let you scan
barcodes for wedding registries, which may be easier than doing it online.” While many brides already use Pinterest to get wedding decoration or dress ideas, Kasey Busby, a Senatobia resident who got married in February 2012, said she used the Pinterest app to find budget tips and planning timelines. Busby said she found the app more useful than
traditional organization methods, such as paper planners or folders. “I didn’t have a wedding planner, so I had to keep up with everything on my own,” she said. “It was easy to have it all on my phone to carry with me while I was shopping or talking to caterers and florists. I didn’t have to write everything down and keep up with it, which was great.”
soar around.” A flock of geese returns each year, too. “They are nice,” she said. “If you don’t feed them, it’s good, but if you feed them, you’ll be out with a pressure washer having to clean things.” The winter months are
a time for the park’s eight employees to catch up on repairs. There’s not a lot of action out on the lake, except for commercial fishermen who hunt for catfish each morning. During the busy season, though, things can get stressful for the staff.
“You know you’ve got a lot of work to be doing and you wish you were out on the water, so it does cause stress for your heart and mind,” Watson said. Luckily for them, the park offers a built-in remedy. “It is very peaceful after
Have you ever had your makeup professionally applied? Apart from a trial application at a department store makeup counter, many women likely have no experience with professional makeup artists. While one may not hire a makeup artist for everyday events, a wedding is an occasion that often warrants the expertise of a professional. Many brides-to-be and their attendants book the services of a hairstylist to achieve beautiful wedding day hair but may not find it necessary to enlist the services of a makeup artist, figuring they can apply makeup effectively enough. But a makeup artist has a wealth of information in makeup application, as well as knowledge of what looks best under the lights and flashes of a camera. For those spending several thousand dollars on professional photography, an investment in a makeup artist can help ensure the faces smiling back from the photos look their best. Hiring a professional who understands how makeup reads in a photograph and how it looks in everyday light can help any bride-to-be put her best face forward. It also takes away some of the stress of readying for the wedding day. Many do-it-yourself brides do not use the right products and can end up looking washed out in photographs. Brides, especially those who typically do not wear a lot of makeup, may not know how much to apply, resulting in a lackluster finished product. Here’s why the makeup artist can prove invaluable. • He or she can pinpoint your best features and play them up. As an unbiased observer, the makeup artist will not see your flaws but rather will look at your best assets. • A makeup artist knows that the bride wants to see herself and not the makeup. He or
she is creating the best version of the bride. • Makeup artists use tricks of the trade to enhance or camouflage certain features. They have an intimate knowledge of highlighting and shading they are capable of, through applying makeup, sculpting the face. • A professional will know the products available and be familiar with which formulations work best on all types of skin. If you have oily or dry skin, they can work to minimize any appearances of flaws. Also, a makeup artist will have many products and tools at the ready, reducing your need to shop prior to your wedding for all of the makeup essentials. • You get a trial run with a makeup artist. Sitting down with a professional gives you the opportunity to try on a few different looks and decide on which you prefer. Do-it-yourself brides sometimes leave makeup decisions to the last minute and really do not have a game plan the day of the wedding. • A professional can advise on the right tone. A common mistake made by do-it-yourselfers is choosing the wrong shade of foundation. Brides may end up looking like a pasty vampire or someone who has spent too much time in the sun. A makeup artist can help find the right shade and blend it in so there are no apparent lines from the face to the neck and decolletage. • A makeup artist can get those tricky false lashes to look natural. Lush, full lashes really get eyes noticed, but many women are unsure of just how to apply false lashes. Lashes may be part of the makeup artist’s insider tricks, and he or she can apply them so no one knows they are not real. Hiring a makeup artist to apply your wedding day look could be a smart investment, particularly if you want to stand out and be noticed on your big day.
Tips can make finding a gown a great experience Many brides-to-be look forward to the day when they visit a bridal salon and are able to try on gowns for the first time. There are certain tips that can make the day go much more smoothly and potentially reduce the amount of time it may take to find the perfect gown. • Wear a supportive, well constructed strapless bra or corset in your correct size. If you will be wearing a petticoat, also have the right size available. • Go without face makeup when trying on gowns so they remain clean.
• Try to wear your hair similar to the style you have in mind for your wedding. • Note that the size of the wedding gown you will wear is typically one to two sizes larger than your day-to-day clothes. Proper measurements can be matched to designers’ size charts. • It’s best to limit the number of people with whom you shop to 1 or 2 trusted friends or family members. An entourage can be confusing. • It’s always better to order a slightly larger gown and leave room for alterations if you are between sizes.
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the marina. “They were early this time. We started seeing them toward the end of September,” she said. “Normally, it’s the second or third week of October. It’s three or so. They just
a long day in the summer when it’s been busy,” Watson said. “I’ll go right behind the motel and sit on the rocks and have a book and I’ll read. A lot of times, I’ll jot things down, things I’ve seen. It’s restful after a long day.”
“It is very peaceful after a long day in the summer when it’s been busy.” Ruth Watson Park manager
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Russell Johnson, 89, was ‘Gilligan’ professor BY FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer
NEW YORK — Actor Russell Johnson, who became known to generations of TV fans as “The Professor,” the fix-it man who kept his fellow “Gilligan’s Island” castaways supplied with gadgets, has died. He was 89. Johnson died Thursday morning at his home in Washington State of natural causes, said his agent, Mike Eisenstadt. Johnson was a busy but little-known character actor when he was cast in the slapstick 1960s comedy about seven people marooned on an uncharted Pacific island. He played high school science teacher Roy Hinkley, known to his fellow castaways as The Professor. There was seemingly nothing he couldn’t do when it came to building generators, short-wave radios and other contraptions from scraps of flotsam and jetsam he found
on the island. But, as Russell would joke years later, the one thing The Professor never accomplished was figuring out how to patch the hole in the bottom of the S.S. Minnow so the group could get back to civilization. During its three-season run on CBS, critics repeatedly lambasted the show as insipid. But after its cancellation in 1967, it found generations of new fans in reruns and reunion movies. One of the most recent of the reunion films was 2001’s “Surviving Gilligan’s Island: The Incredibly True Story of the Longest Three-Hour Tour in History,” in which other actors portrayed the original seven-member cast while Johnson and two other surviving cast members narrated and reminisced. In a 2004 interview, Johnson analyzed the show’s lasting appeal. “Parents are happy to
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have their children watch it,” he said. “No one gets hurt. No murders. No car crashes. Just good, plain, silly fun — that’s the charm.” He admitted he had trouble finding work after “Gilligan’s Island,” having become typecast as the egg-headed professor. But he harbored no resentment for the show, and in later years he and other cast members, including Bob Denver, who had played the bumbling first mate Gilligan, often appeared together at fan conventions. Johnson, Dawn Wells and Tina Louise were the last of the cast’s survivors. Wells played vacationing farm girl Mary Ann Summers and Louise was sexy movie star Ginger Grant. Besides Denver, the other stars were Alan Hale Jr. as Skipper Jonas Grumby and Jim Backus and Natalie Schafer as snooty millionaires Thurston and Lovey Howell.
“Russell was a true gentleman, a dear friend with a fantastic wit, and a wonderful actor,” said Wells in a statement on Thursday. “The other half of ‘The rest’ is gone,” she said, in a reference to the way her character and The Professor were lumped together in the original version of the show’s theme song. Before “Gilligan’s Island,” Johnson had appeared in dozens of films and television shows. His TV credits included “77 Sunset Strip,” ‘‘Gunsmoke,” ‘‘Rawhide,” ‘‘Wagon Train,” ‘‘The Lone Ranger,” ‘‘The Twilight Zone,” ‘‘Ben Casey,” ‘‘Hawaiian Eye” and “Death Valley Days.” He also appeared in more than two dozen feature films, including “MacArthur,” ‘‘The Greatest Story Ever Told” and cult science fiction favorites such as “It Came From Outer Space.” In the 1953 Western “Law and
lain in the film “For Men Only.” Until “Gilligan’s Island,” the ruggedly handsome Johnson often played villains. He married actress Kay Cousins after leaving the Army, and the couple had a son, David, and a daughter, Kim. His wife died in 1980, and his son, a prominent Los Angeles AIDS activist, died of AIDS in 1994. After remarrying, Johnson and wife Constance Dane moved to Bainbridge Island, Wash., in 1988. “We didn’t intentionally set out to move to an island,” the actor, noting the irony, told a reporter in 1993. “We’d lived in Los Angeles for 40 years and just wanted to get away from the heat, the smog and crowds.” It was also on Bainbridge Island that Johnson wrote the memoir “Here on Gilligan’s Isle.” Survivors include his wife and daughter.
In three-horse race for the Oscar, which film becomes the favorite? BY JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer
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Order,” he took part in a gunfight with the film’s star, Ronald Reagan. Although he didn’t work as often after “Gilligan’s Island,” Johnson remained active into the late 1990s, appearing on “My Two Dads,” ‘‘Dynasty” and “Newhart.” The future actor was part of a family of seven children raised in Ashley, Pa. He joined the Army Air Corps during World War II and served as a B-24 bombardier on missions over the Pacific, breaking his ankles in 1945 when his plane was shot down over the Philippine island of Mindanao. He was discharged as a first lieutenant in November 1945, having earned a Purple Heart and other medals. Upon his discharge, Johnson enrolled at the Actors Lab in Hollywood under the GI Bill. Fellow actor Paul Henreid saw him in a play there and landed him a role as a vil-
In a hydra-headed Oscar race, “American Hustle,” ‘‘12 Years a Slave” and “Gravity” all have legitimate claims to favorite status. And that’s a good thing. Even if a front-runner emerges from the muchnominated trio over the six weeks leading up to the 86th Academy Awards on March 2, the credentials of each film should be plenty to heighten nerves and add to the drama on Oscar night. “It’s an extremely competitive year,” said David O. Russell, whose “American Hustle” landed 10 nods, tied for most with “Gravity,” in nominations announced Thursday from Beverly Hills, Calif. “It could go any which way.” Steve McQueen’s “12 Years a Slave,” an unflinching depiction of 19th century American slavery, trailed close behind with nine nominations, including nods for McQueen, lead actor Chiwetel Ejiofor and supporting players Michael Fassbender and Lupita Nyong’o. Since its festival debut, it’s been seen by many as the movie to beat, a film bearing heavy historical gravitas that the lighter “American Hustle” and the literally weightless “Gravity” can’t match. But Russell’s wild Abscam comedy, thick in 1970s style, has ridden a wave of enthusiasm for its manic performances. It’s three in a row for Russell, too, who may be due for bigger Oscar wins than his much-nominated films “Silver Linings Playbook” and “The Fighter” managed. A year after “Silver Linings Playbook” landed nominations in all four acting categories, “Hustle” managed the same feat with Amy Adams, Christian Bale, Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper all receiving nods. Then there’s “Grav-
ity,” which, along with nominations for director Alfonso Cuaron and lead actress Sandra Bullock, exerted its force with nominations in all seven technical categories. With $670 million in worldwide box-office, the 3-D space odyssey is easily the most popular of the bestpicture nominees, widely credited with reinvigorating the spectacle of the big-screen experience. The three films will vie in the best picture category with “Captain Phillips,” ‘‘Dallas Buyers Club,” ‘‘Her,” ‘‘Nebraska,” ‘‘The Wolf of Wall Street” and “Philomena.” If any of them poses a dark-horse threat, it’s Martin Scorsese’s “The Wolf of Wall Street,” a nearly three hour-long portrait of hedonism and greed that some have said glorifies former trader Jordan Belfort. “The Wolf of Wall Street” landed five big nominations, including best director (Scorsese, his eighth for directing), best actor (Leonardo DiCaprio), best supporting actor (Jonah Hill), and best adapted screenplay (Terence Winter). DiCaprio, now a four-time nominee, said he felt vindicated. “To be recognized like this and to see that there were enough people out there who said, ‘Look, we get what this film is’ — not what it’s trying to say, but what it’s trying to reflect,” said DiCaprio. “Nobody wants to be misunderstood.” The nominations seemed to favor new blood over esteemed veterans. In an especially strong best actor race, Tom Hanks (“Captain Phillips”) and Robert Redford (“All Is Lost”) were surprisingly left out. Emma Thompson was omitted from best actress, and her film, Disney’s making-of “Mary Poppins” tale “Saving Mr. Banks,” was overlooked in the best picture category. The best actor cat-
egory is led by first-time nominee Matthew McConaughey, whose Texas HIV drama “Dallas Buyers Club” earned six nominations. “I’m at home in Malibu, having a cup of tea, catching the sunrise. My newborn’s walking around,” said McConaughey, whose nod capped a remarkable reinvention by the actor after sliding into mediocrity. “What a great alarm clock and news to wake up to this morning.” Others enjoying their first nod were Ejiofor, McQueen, Fassbender, Barkhad Abdi (a limo driver before being cast as a Somali pirate in “Captain Phillips”), 84-yearold June Squibb (“Nebraska”) and Jared Leto, who had devoted himself to music before returning to play a transsexual in “Dallas Buyers Club.” Said Leto: “Yesterday I was doing jury duty, today I woke up with an Academy Award nomination. Only in America.” There were plenty of familiar faces, though, too. Meryl Streep padded her acting record with her 18th nomination, best actress for her truth-telling, pill-popping matriarch in “August: Osage County.” Streep, Adams and Bullock are joined by Cate Blanchett (her sixth nom) for “Blue Jasmine” and Judi Dench (her seventh) for “Philomena.” Along with Nyong’o, Squibb and Lawrence, the best supporting actress nominees were Julia Roberts (“August: Osage County”) and Sally Hawkins (“Blue Jasmine”). Woody Allen scored his record 16th screenwriting nomination for “Blue Jasmine.” Also up for original screenplay are “American Hustle,” ‘‘Dallas Buyers Club,” ‘‘Her” and “Nebraska.” In the adapted screenplay category are “Before Midnight,” ‘‘Captain Phillips,” ‘‘Philomena,” ‘‘12 Years a Slave” and “The Wolf of Wall Street.”
8.5 million viewers tune in to greet ‘Duck Dynasty’ for its 5th season Associated Press
NEW YORK — Nielsen says “Duck Dynasty” drew 8.5 million viewers for its fifth-season premiere. That audience was slightly higher than for October’s fourth-season finale of the A&E reality show. But last summer, 12 million viewers caught the fourth-season pre-
miere. Set in Louisiana bayou country, “Duck Dynasty” follows a family that manufactures duck calls and loves to go bird hunting. Wednesday’s airing gave viewers their first fresh look at the series since it got caught up in an uproar. Phil Robertson, the
family patriarch, was briefly suspended by A&E after GQ magazine quoted him declaring that gays are sinners and African-Americans were happy under Jim Crow laws. Supporters of Robertson’s right to voice his opinions flocked to his defense before the network reinstated him.
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1991 CUSTOM FORD VAN 48,000 ONE OWNER MILES POWER EVERYTHING
$4995. CALL: 662-808-5005
2004 MERCURY MONTEREY
fully loaded, DVD/ CD system, new tires, mileage 80,700, climate controlled air/heat, heat/ cool power seats.
$7,000 OBO Call or text 956-334-0937
2013 KUBOTA 3800 SERIES TRACTOR 16’ TRAILER, DOUBLE AXEL, BUSH HOG, BACKHOE, FRONT LOADER
$25,000
WILL TRADE
REDUCED
2000 MERCURY Optimax, 225 H.P. Imagine owning a likenew, water tested, never launched, powerhouse outboard motor with a High Five stainless prop,
for only $7995.
662-643-3565
Call John Bond of Paul Seaton Boat Sales in Counce, TN for details.
832 MOTORCYCLES/ ATV’S
731-689-4050 or 901-605-6571
1500 Goldwing Honda 78,000 original miles,new tires.
$4500
662-284-9487
1989 FOXCRAFT
18’ long, 120 HP Johnson mtr., trailer & mtr., new paint, new transel, 2 live wells, hot foot control.
$6500.
662-596-5053
2012 STARCRAFT CAMPER Fiberglass 18’ bunk house, gray & black water tanks, cable ready w/TV.
$8,500
662-396-1390
Corinth, MS 38834.
6B • Sunday, January 19, 2014 • Daily Corinthian
MISC. ITEMS FOR 0563 SALE COMPUTER DESK, $20. 662-415-8180 LAMPS, 2 lge. lamps w/scalloped shades. Off White w/design on front. almost antique $30. for both 662-2872935
MISC. ITEMS FOR 0563 SALE
MISC. ITEMS FOR 0563 SALE
UNFURNISHED 0610 APARTMENTS
HOMES FOR 0710 SALE
2 BR, 1 BA, Glen area, MED CABINET 50.00 662- WESLO PURSUIT 350 sta- W&D incl. $350 mo., $200 664-3628 or 415-0273 tionary exercise bicycle deposit. 662-415-1397. $50.00 643-8488 RACK THAT holds VCR/VHS tapes holds 40 WINNIE THE Pooh baby LOFT APT. 1 BR, $150 wk. tapes $5. Call 287-9739 walker w/fold out toys util. incl. Corinth Area. no calls before 9am. on tray, good cond., Call 662-594-1860 $30. Call 662-286-5216 SCREEN FOR fireplace black w/brass trim, $10. WURLITZER BABY Grand 0620 HOMES FOR 662-286-5216 RENT Butterfly small piano S O F A T A B L E w / u p - fair cond. 1 on craig's 2 BR, 1 BA, 2032 Hwy 72. holstered chair. Medi- list just like it for $2500. City school. $450 mo., um color finish. Both completely restored. $450 dep. 662-415-6606. only $50. must see 662- $300. 287-6993
For Sale
MICROWAVE, SHARP brand w/carousel, $20. STORAGE CABINET distressed green with 662-415-8180 stained top $145.00 NEW PECANS in hull, 284-6438 $2.50 a lb., 662-287-2603 TWO MATCHING end or 662-603-3715 tables 40.00 662-664OCCASIONAL SIDE chair, 3628 or 415-0273 upholstered seat, mediu m c o l o r e d w o o d , TWO TWIN mattress and beautiful finish. Excel- box spring sets 20.00 lent $40. 662-287-2935 each 662-664-3628 or 415-0273 PAINTED BARNWOOD patio set coffee & 2 end TWO WHIRLPOOL stoves tables $210. set 284- 100.00 for both 662-6643628 or 415-0273 6438
8 CR 522 Biggersville/Kossuth Area 3600 Sq. Ft. Heated area in this nice multilevel home. 4-5 BR, 3 BA, finished basement w/game room, shop, pond. You will Love This Spacious Home. Let's Talk Price! WURLITZER ORGAN, 3 2 BR, 4191 CR 200. $475 662-284-5379 for Appt. & More Info separate keyboards in mo/$475 dep., lease. beautiful cabinet with TVRHA appr. 286-2594. all tabs. A lot of bells & MOBILE HOMES w h i s t l e s . m u s t s e e . 23 CR 223, 3BR/2BA, Cen 0741 FOR SALE $350. 662-287-2935 Sch Dist, $700 mo/$700 14'X70' 3 BR 2 BA, needs dep, 662-415-6606 work $6000., 14 x70' 3 BR REAL ESTATE FOR RENT 2 BA, needs work $8000., 3BR/2BA, M/H. Ksth. Scl. 14'x60' 2 BR 1 BA, great 2 6 3 C R 6 3 2 L g y a r d . value $8500., 14'x70' 2 REAL ESTATE FOR $450m/$450d. 287-6752 BR 2 BA, just move in! 0605 RENT $13,995., 16'x80' 2 BR 2 BA, must see! $17,995. MOBILE HOMES 0675 FOR RENT Many other homes to choose from! All home TAKING APPLICATIONS: prices include delivery. 2 & 3 BRs. Oakdale MoLemmond Mobile bile Home Pk. 286-9185. Homes 1085 HWY 20 APARTMENTS-HOMESEast Tuscumbia, AL COMMERCIAL 35633 1-888-300-6775 FIND WHAT YOU NEED REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CLASSIFIEDS.
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LARGE TOSHIBA TV 50.00 662-664-3628 or 4150273
LINCOLN STICK welder 225 amp extra long leads $75.00 643-8488 287-2935 MENS DOCKER pants new, never worn, size 32 waist 29 length, black, $15. 662-286-5216
SOFA TABLE w/3 drawers. Med. to dark beautiful finish, curved feet. $65. must see 662-2872935
SALES
SKILLED TRADE
MANUFACTURED 0747 HOMES FOR SALE
MANUFACTURED 0747 HOMES FOR SALE
2003 16X80, 3 BR, 2 BA, Great condition. $16,900. Cash Only includes delivery & set up. Call 662-401-1093 CREDIT A little LOW? With a qualified income we CAN get you APPROVED on a new home with a score as low as 575 and only 10% down! AND that is with a fixed interest rate! Windham Homes Corinth, MS 287-6991 TAX RETURN SPECIAL: 16'x80' 3 bed 2 bath vinyl siding/shingled roof, thermal windows, 2"x6" walls glamour bath, blck appliances, and much more. Payments less than $300 per month plus escrow. (w.a.c.) Windham Homes Corinth, MS 287-6991
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Bids should be in a sealed envelope and plainly marked.
0955 LEGALS
The Corinth/Alcorn County Parks and Recreation DepartWE MAKE home buying ment reserves the right to rea stress-free experi- ject any and all bids. ence. Over 75 years combined experience in Todd Witt manufactured housin. Director of Parks & Rec. Give us a call at 287-6991 Corinth, MS Windham Homes Corinth, MS 2tc 01/19 and 01/26/14 14558
0955 LEGALS
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the Corinth/Alcorn County Parks and Recreation Department will receive sealed bids at the Park Office, until 5 P.M on the 11 th day of February 2014 for Concession Lease for the Crossroads Regional Park. (A copy of the lease agreement will be available in the Park Office, Crossroads Regional Park, 309 S. Parkway, Corinth, MS 38834.
HANDYMAN HANDYMAN'S HOME CARE, ANYTHING. 662-643-6892.
SERVICES
THE FRAME DEPOT, Custom Picture Framing, Reasonable Rates, 3101 Shiloh Rd., 662-603-4518
STORAGE, INDOOR/ OUTDOOR
Bids shall be delivered to the Park Office, Crossroads Regional Park, 309 S. Parkway, Corinth, MS 38834. Bids should be in a sealed envelope and plainly marked. The Corinth/Alcorn County Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
AMERICAN MINI STORAGE 2058 S. Tate Across from World Color
287-1024
MORRIS CRUM MINI-STORAGE 286-3826.
Todd Witt Director of Parks & Rec. Corinth, MS
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Ayrshire Electronics
Ayrshire Electronics
A leading manufacturing company has the following opening:
A leading manufacturing company has the
First Shift Supervisor
following opening: Electronic Technician
Duties: Assisting, directing, instructing and evaluating production employees. Planning layout and regulate resources to meet production schedules. Enforce all company policies and procedures.
Duties:
Remove, replace and relocate components in a circuit board Disassemble, assemble, wire solder, repair damaged circuits Trace failures on ICT/FVT test and repair using IPC 610 workmanship standards.
Requirements:
Requirements: Previous supervisor experience required Experience with electronic circuit board assembly Knowledge of reading drawings and assembly processes Computer skills required
Soldering skills Knowledge of using an oscilloscope and multimeter. Knowledge of reading schematics. Electronics degree or equivalent experience
Please send resumes to sjones@ayrshireusa.com
Please send resumes to sjones@ayrshireusa.com E.O.E.
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