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Daily Corinthian Vol. 118, No. 82
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Leadercast hosts famous speakers BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
Community business leaders can get insights from world-renowned figures in a video presentation at Crossroads Arena. It’s set for May 9 as the bigname speakers are broadcast from Atlanta to hundreds of sites around the world. Leadercast describes its presen-
tations as “epic events that create a shift in leadership practices.” An HD simulcast is made available to participating sites. Themed “Beyond You,” the event is designed to challenge leaders to focus outward rather than inward and to become a leader worth following. The lineup of speakers: ■ Andy Stanley — Leadership
author and communicator ■ Archbishop Desmond Tutu — Nobel laureate and human rights activist appearing live from Cape Town, South Africa ■ Malcolm Gladwell — Journalist and author of “The Tipping Point” and “Outliers” ■ Randall Wallace — A screenwriter (“Braveheart”), director (“Secretariat”), producer and songwriter
■ Bill McDermott — CEO of SAP (a software company) ■ Laura Schroff — Former ad sales executive and author of “An Invisible Thread” ■ Dr. Henry Cloud — Clinical psychologist and leadership consultant ■ Simon Sinek — Author of “Start with Why” and leadership expert ■ Laura Bush — The former
first lady Registration begins at 7 a.m. with the first session opening at 8 a.m. The program concludes at 3:30 p.m. More than 100,000 people from 14 countries participated in last year’s Leadercast. For ticket information (cost is $50), call 293-7111 or visit leadercast.com/location/northeastmississippi
Sign-ups open for Coke run Business caught up
in zoning quandary
BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
Runners finally have some encouraging weather to hit the pavement. With temps rising to the 70s many running enthusiasts are getting ready for the 33rd Annual Corinth Coca-Cola Classic 10K. The annual run through downtown Corinth hits the streets at 8:30 a.m. on May 3. “We are a little behind because of the weather,” said race co-coordinator Amy Smith of registration. “It should get better this week with the forecast calling for plenty of sunshine.” As of Tuesday morning, 383 have signed up for the annual race. Last year’s edition was a historic one for organizers. For the first time in the history of the race, a cap was placed on the family-friendly event. Registration was closed almost two days prior to the race after it reached the 1,500 mark. Please see 10K | 5A
BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
Margaret Bradley wants to comply with all of the city’s regulations as she expands her business, but it’s impossible for her to do so on annexed property that does not have city water service.
Appealing a board of adjustment rejection of her application for a zoning variance, she brought her dilemma before the Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Tuesday. Bradley wants to build a Please see ZONING | 6A
Farmington reminds residents of sewer policy BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com
Staff photo by Steve Beavers
33rd Annual Corinth Coca-Cola Classic 10K Race Co-coordinator Amy Smith displays the T-shirt design for the May event.
FARMINGTON — The City of Farmington is sharing facts residents need to be aware of in regards to their sewer bills. It is important to remember sewer bills are separate from water bills.
Sewer bill totals are based on water reading data provided by the Farmington Water Association which is why the sewer bill comes one month after the water bill. To illustrate, here is a sample Please see SEWER | 3A
Walk for Life supports Oasis Medical Center BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com
It was a sunny yet chilly day as participants gathered at Crossroads Regional Park to walk for a cause. Oasis Medical Center’s 20th Annual Walk for Life proved to be quite successful as both local and out-of-town walkers showed up to support the center’s efforts. “If they can’t be here today, they walk wherever they are,” said Executive Director Martha Jobe. “We even have a group walking for us in South Carolina.” Since 1995, OMC’s second largest annual fundraiser has drawn approximately 200 volunteers each year. Some walk as individuals while others choose to walk in teams of 2 to 8 people. They are sponsored by local churches, youth groups, civic clubs, and
businesses. The money from the charity event will help the Oasis Center provide medical services for a six-county area. Registration for the event began at 8:30 a.m. with walkers lining up to turn in sponsor ads. Those who earned $200 or more in sponsors were given the choice of a free “respect for life” t-shirt, sporty water bottle or bistro mug. Jobe welcomed everyone to the event, thanking them for all their hard work and contributions. She also gave thanks to the man upstairs. “I just want to praise God for every life and every soul that has been saved through Oasis,” she said as a gusty wind blew through the pavilion scattering papers and writing utensils. Joe and Pam Kushner spoke
about what the center has done for them and how much it has impacted their lives. “Moving to Corinth was such a blessing,” said Joe as he and his wife embraced their three children, Jake, Karson and little Bella. “Local medical doctors were able to help us with our fertility issues and we had Karson ... and thanks to the Oasis Medical Center, Bella’s birth mom chose life.” Pam approached the podium, reciting John 15:5. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” “Bella is the fruit of what Oasis has done,” said Pam as she held her three-year-old daughter. I had the opportunity to visit with
Staff photo by Kimberly Shelton
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“Top Walker” Marlie Miles and Will Wayne, a representative from “Top Team” Oakland Baptist Awana.
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