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Daily Corinthian Vol. 119, No. 140
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• Corinth, Mississippi • 18 pages • One section
CSD plans to add baseball field BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
The Corinth School District is making plans to add baseball and cross country alongside its new softball field on Proper Street. The district’s board of trustees Thursday evening authorized plans for a new baseball
field to move forward with site clearing and preparation of documents to put the project out for bids. Superintendent Lee Childress said the district should have the trees removed now while the property is dry. With favorable weather, it is possible a new turf field could be ready for play for
much of next season, the architect believes. The existing facility already has a locker room for baseball, and the district is planning a weight room there to serve both softball and baseball. The project will be completed with available capital improvement money.
Corinth currently plays baseball at Crossroads Regional Park’s Jesse Bynum Field. The board also viewed the proposed layout for the planned cross country track totaling 1.59 miles. In other facility updates, the board accepted the low bid of $167,489 from Calenco for the
restroom renovation project at Corinth High School. It includes new fixtures, hand-washing stations and stalls in the restrooms of both classroom wings, the auditorium and near the gymnasium. The contract calls for completion by Aug. 7. Please see BASEBALL | 2
Forage Field Day aids local farmers BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
Farmers are having the classroom brought to them today at the Alcorn County Extension Office. An impressive list of speakers are scheduled to be on hand to help area farmers during Forage Field Day. “Everything will be centered around producing a high-quality forage,” said Mississippi State Extension Service County Director Patrick Poindexter. “I
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Sisters Linda Davis and Greta Willis cook cornbread while Bobbie Shadburn mans the pintos at the June Jamboree to benefit F.U.E.L. children’s ministry at Kossuth United Methodist Church on Saturday.
F.U.E.L. drives June Jamboree BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com
KOSSUTH — The smell of pintos and cornbread filled the L.C. Follin Christian Life Center on Saturday. Three women hustled around the kitchen preparing to serve lunch at the June Jamboree, an arts and crafts style event to raise funds for the F.U.E.L. children’s minis-
try at Kossuth United Methodist Church. Behind the aprons were Linda Davis, her sister, Greta Willis and Bobbie Shadburn, who volunteered their cooking skills. “These ladies are amazing. They not only cook for this event, but they help make F.U.E.L. successful every week,” said Anthia FollinKing. “They are always eager
to get started and do a wonderful job.” A dream of Follin-King, F.U.E.L. is changing kids lives in the small Alcorn County community. The ministry provides forever, unending, eternal, love through several programs offered each month. “Our main focus is our after Please see FUEL | 2
encourage producers to come and bring their questions.” Registration beings at 8:30 a.m with the field day getting underway at 9. Lunch will be served followed by a “Ride and Drive” demonstration for people to test drive equipment by Tri-Green Equipment. “Around 30 people have already called and said they were coming,” said Poindexter. Some of the topics scheduled Please see FIELD DAY | 2
Easom foundation plans homecoming BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com
Continuing a biennial tradition which started with Chicago ex-patriot and musician, Bobby Burton in 1983, the Easom Outreach Foundation will hold its 3rd Biennial Homecoming on Friday, July 3–Sunday, July 5 as a means of honoring the school’s past and welcoming back students, educators and friends. “It’s an excellent way for us to invite those who now live out
of town back home to visit with classmates and teachers, as well as an opportunity for them to see people they knew before the school’s integration,” said EOF Chairman Samuel Crayton Jr. The historical homecoming celebration will kick off on Friday with City of Corinth tours from 10 a.m. until noon followed by a fish fry with all the trimmings from 4 to 7 p.m. Several classes will use the fish fry Please see HOMECOMING | 2
Safety urged around watering spots BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
The pool and lake are popular cooling off spots when the temperature rises. The sites are also were numerous accidents and injures occur every year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most children age 1-4 drown in home swimming pools. “The percentage of drowning in natural settings increase with age,” said Magnolia Regional Health Center Trauma Manager Christie Bradley. “Fatal drowning remains the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related death behind motor vehicle crashes for ages 1-14.” When planning a trip to the pool/lake, individuals should
keep some things in mind. Those around water should make sure the water is sanitary. In swimming pools, chlorine does not kill all germs instantly. Many germs today are tolerant to chlorine and can take minutes or even days to die. The CDC reports a rise in recreational water illnesses (RWI) over the past 20 years. RWIs include a wide variety skin, ear, respiratory and other infections. To combat the spread of these infections, pool owners should monitor the chlorine level in their pools and make sure it remains at a safe level. Sunscreen should be applied and reapplied often. UV sunglasses, hats, and protective clothing also can help provide sun protection. Children are encouraged to drink plenty of fluids, particu-
larly water, to prevent dehydration. It’s easy to get dehydrated in the sun, especially when kids are active and sweating. Dizziness, feeling lightheaded or nausea are just some of the signs of dehydration and overheating. Diving into shallow water can also cause severe injury. “Nine out of 10 diving injuries occur in six feet of water or less and diving headfirst into shallow water is the leading cause of spinal injuries in the water,” said Bradley. Swimmers are advised to never dive into cloudy or murky water or headfirst into an above-ground or shallow inground pool. Teaching children to swim responsibly could prevent wa-
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Young and old alike can have fun while swimming, yet stay safe with all water activities.
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Ronnie Davis of CIG Construction is among the workers on a $1 million renovation of the National Bank of Commerce Building in downtown Corinth.
Efforts get underway to organize the Mississippi Hills Heritage Area. Corinth Area Tourism Director Del Horton is among those encouraging the creation of the area to help promote the region’s tourist attractions.
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