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Daily Corinthian Vol. 117, No. 28

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• Corinth, Mississippi • 24 pages • Two sections

Severe storm cleanup begins Weather service says microburst of 70-80 mph caused extensive damage BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

BETHEL SPRINGS, Tenn. — Cleanup continued for a second day from a destructive storm that hit a small town and other parts of McNairy County. Some roads remained closed as Pickwick Electric worked to restore power to homes and businesses harmed in the storm. No injuries were report-

ed from the storm that hit the West Tennessee county. “All of our assets are in place. We just have to get the utilities somewhat up before we begin the cleanup,” said emergency management director Rudy Moore. Moore said a preliminary assessment found $1.2 million of damage to structures alone. “That was from a windshield

assessment,” said the director. “We counted 85 homes and another 15-20 mobile homes with major or minor damage.” A spokesperson with the National Weather Service in Memphis said Thursday afternoon the destruction was caused by “a microburst with winds peaking from 70-80 mph.” A microburst is a very lo-

calized column of sinking air, producing damaging divergent and straight-line winds at the surface that are similar to, but distinguishable from, tornadoes, which generally have convergent damage. A microburst often has high winds that can knock over grown trees and usually last for a couple of seconds to several minutes. In some cases, a microburst can

cause more damage than a tornado. “To me, wind is wind,” said Moore. According to the emergency management director, the storm's path began near the county line on U.S. Highway 64 West, causing damage in places such as Rose Creek, Sandy Flat, Please see STORM | 2A

Huge prom proposal gets girl’s attention BY BOBBY J. SMITH bjsmith@dailycorinthian.com

When Zack Marcinek decided to ask his girlfriend to the Kossuth High School prom, he knew he really wanted to get creative. The idea Zack would use came to him while working in The Corner Cafe, a restaurant on the corner of Polk Street and Shiloh Road owned by Zack’s mother, Debbie Childers. The restaurant just happens to have some really big windows. “I just looked out the window and it kind of came to me,” the KHS senior recalled. Zack put his plan into action Monday. Using blue window paint, Zack wrote out his question — “Prom Y or N?” — in bold blue letters taller than most people. “These were the perfect windows for it,” he pointed out. The recipient of the question was Zack’s girlfriend, Scarlett Helms, an 18-year-old nursing student at Northeast. Before he could get an answer, Zack had to figure out just the right way to get Scarlett to see the question. “He tricked me,” said Scarlett. “He said, ‘Come get me at the restaurant,’ and then when I saw it, my jaw dropped. It was amazing!” The sky was blue, the weather was nice — and Scarlett said, “Yes.” After dating for six months, the young couple will be going to the prom together.

Staff photo by Bobby J. Smith

Kossuth High School senior Zack Marcinek asked his girlfriend Scarlett Helms to the prom by creatively utilizing the windows of his mom’s restaurant. She approved of the unique proposal and said yes. “It was perfect,” Scarlett said. Now Zack and Scarlett have some time to sort out the de-

tails. The KHS prom is scheduled for March 29. If the way Zack asked Scarlett

to be his prom date is any indication, it is likely they will find a unique way of going in style.

“I’m thinking about getting a tractor to drive up there,” said Zack, smiling.

CT-A plans youth cast reading Top local citizen application due now BY BOBBY J. SMITH

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BY BOBBY J. SMITH bjsmith@dailycorinthian.com

Today is the last day to mail in applications to nominate the Junior Auxiliary of Corinth’s 51st annual Outstanding Citizen. Selection of the Outstanding Citizen is made from nominations by civic groups, church groups and individuals. Criteria used in the evaluation of nominees includes attainments in personal life; participation in church, civic and other organizations; work with youth, underprivileged and/or handicapped; contributions to the community; and potential for continuing achievement. The applications can be picked up at the Corinth Library, The Alliance or the Daily Corinthian. They can be deliv-

ered directly to Candace Marlar at Dr. William Jackson’s office at 202 Alcorn Drive or mailed to P.O. Box 2476, Corinth, MS 38835. Applications must be postmarked no later than today to be eligible. The Junior Auxiliary has also mailed invitations to Charity Ball 2013: An Evening Under the Mississippi Moonlight. The Charity Ball is the sole yearly fundraiser for the Junior Auxiliary. All money raised in the event directly benefits the children of Alcorn County. “All contributions are greatly appreciated and used in the most efficient manner to benefit truly needy children,” explained Junior Auxiliary member Stacy Ross. Please see CITIZEN | 2A

Everybody’s favorite stuffed bear is making the rounds in Corinth throughout February. Corinth Theatre-Arts will hold a special cast reading for its upcoming performance of “The House at Pooh Corner” starting at 10 a.m. Saturday. Adapted from A.A. Milne’s book of the same name, “The

alization that all children come to one day — that things are not always going to be the same, that change is sometimes painful and that change always does come,” said director David Maxedon. “”Heartwarming and funny, ‘The House at Pooh Corner’ is a gentle reminder of a more innocent time in all our Please see CT-A | 2A

Conference focuses on women’s health BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

Magnolia Regional Health Center is bringing women's health to the forefront. The 2013 Women's Health Conference is the instrument being used to encourage females to pay more attention to their wellbeing.

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House at Pooh Corner” is the second volume in Milne’s series about Winnie-the-Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, Piglet and other beloved characters. The story focuses on the animals’ efforts to prevent their owner, Christopher Robin, from going away to school. Along the way, they learn an important lesson: Friends take care of each other. “The play talks about the re-

Magnolia's 10th annual conference is set for Feb. 15 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Crossroads Arena. “The event will feature various seminars important to women's health,” said MRHC Events Coordinator Penny McDonald. “There will also be 3040 health care vendors on hand

with the latest medical products and information.” Six area physicians are scheduled to speak during the conference. Dr. John W. Prather, who started the conference to educate women on health risks a decade ago, will kickoff the list Please see CONFERENCE | 2A

On this day in history 150 years ago

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Gen. Grant is still moving his field army from North Mississippi to Memphis and then down the river to points near Vicksburg. In all, he commands 167,000 troops, but many are in garrisons at places like Corinth, La Grange, Moscow, Jackson, and Columbus, Ky.

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