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Daily Corinthian Vol. 118, No. 153

• Corinth, Mississippi •

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Reeves attending Jacinto Festival BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

A few more candidates have signed on to stump at Jacinto in this lean political year. Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves will get a head start on next year’s state elections as he visits the sleepy

ghost town on Independence Day. With less than a week to go until this year’s festival, he is thus far the only state-level candidate to confirm. “That is a little unusual,� said festival organizer Beth Whitehurst. “Normally, the year

before the big political years, some of the state candidates show up.� Also joining the political speaking during the Jacinto Fourth of July Festival are Gina Rogers Smith, county superintendent of education; Ben

Gann, candidate for Corinth police chief; and Bobby Marolt, chancery clerk, who is also serving as the master of ceremonies. None of the incumbent congressional leaders have indicated that they will attend. Others attending are Mayor

Tommy Irwin; Jennifer McCoy, candidate for alderman at large; Travis Childers, candidate for U.S. Senate; Danny Bedwell, candidate for U.S. House; and District 2 Rep. Nick Bain. Please see FESTIVAL | 2A

Newest task force promotes, develops workforce training BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

Staff photo by Steve Beavers

Wilhemeana Adams performs during the morning session of the Easom Community Center day camp.

Camp teaches character traits BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

Learning never stops. Volunteers with the Easom Community Center are filling the minds of young people with important knowledge during its

day camp. The day camp kicked off June 22 and continues through July 25. “Our emphasis is character traits,� said director and retired teacher Paulette Justice. “The

kids have had a lot of fun and if anything sticks, we hope the character traits do.� Five of the older youngsters performed a skit for the youngPlease see CAMP | 2A

(Editors note: This is the final of a five-part series presented on the task forces setup by the Commission on the Future of Alcorn County.) Launched earlier this year, the Workforce Development Task Force is the Commission on the Future of Alcorn County’s newest project. Toyota Mississippi Vice President Sean Suggs helped christen the new task force during the annual Commission meeting in May. Suggs shared some of the qualities Toyota expects out of their employees, much of which can be applied to local industries. The Workforce Development Task Force has a primary goal to develop and implement an aggressive collaborative advertising campaign to promote the utilization of workforce training and educational opportunities available in the area. “We are currently in the process of assessing two things,� said Ronnie Sleeper, chairman. “Our area’s current workforce development offerings from our partners in edu-

cation and the most critical needs of our current employers in this area.� Sleeper said the task force has been talking with current employers. Some of the key questions the task force has been asking employers include what skills does the ideal job candidate have in terms of experience and training and what educational level, physical skills and technical skills are preferred. “I’ve also visited with several of our educational partners’ training facilities to assess what resources are available to our citizens to advance their own marketability,� said Sleeper. “A common misconception about the task force is, we’re just trying to recruit the next factory to come to town,� said the chairman. “It’s true that manufacturing prospects drive a lot of what we’re doing, but we also focus on other sectors as well. We have to look at non-manufacturing skill development.� Service industries, financial sector jobs and hospitality are all essential sectors of the task Please see TRAINING | 6A

Sharing Hearts group give caregivers a break BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com

What begin as a labor of love blossomed into a haven for those suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia. Founded over 7 years ago by Becky Dalton who wanted her mother, Mildred Worsham to socialize, participate in activities and get the most out of life, Sharing Hearts offers a much needed break for caregivers, giving them a day off while their loved one enjoys music, games, lunch, exercise, crafts and other entertainment. Volunteers and participants meet each Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

at First Baptist Church Main Street in Corinth. “These are special days. Some might even say they are magical,� said Program Director Melinda Grady. “Each Tuesday, caregivers are magically transformed into normal people while their loved ones are cared for. Our volunteers provide love, respect and caring for our ‘friends’ who are victims of disease related to dementia.� Each day at Sharing Hearts begins with a snack, followed by a devotion. The devotion may be a short one from a minister, music from someone who has a love for God or even an interpre-

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tive dance. “We then sing songs, have chair exercises and eat lunch,� said Grady. “We are blessed to have so many churches provide such wonderful meals for us.� Quiet time is held after lunch, allowing everyone thirty to forty-five minutes to enjoy a dvd of hymns and relaxing music or all around favorite, The Andy Griffith Show. “The time in our quite room can be so relaxing that our friends may have a quick nap,� said the director. “After

Staff photo by Kimberly Shelton

Alma Phillips enjoys a barbecue lunch at Sharing Hearts.

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On this day in history 150 years ago

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