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Daily Corinthian Vol. 116, No. 210
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• Corinth, Mississippi • 22 pages • Two sections
Work under way for county fair
Seminar addresses new law
BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
It's show time. Almost. Work got under way Thursday for the 2nd Alcorn County Fair at the Crossroads Arena. Organizers of the Alcorn County Fair and Livestock Show started work on the barn area by setting up show rings and tying out panels for the Sept. 15 event. “It takes a lot of manual labor to get things ready,” said fair secretary and livestock committee member Sandy Mitchell. “We had a lot of support from the horticulture and shop classes of the Alcorn Career and Technology Center.” Mitchell said the show is expected to have over a 100 entries for the event scheduled for 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the barn. The number is up from the 80 of last year. “Danny Joe (Turner) really pushes the show every where he goes,” added Mitchell. Turner is a longtime supporter of the show and part of the fair committee. Those who enter the show along with their family are treated to a free breakfast and lunch by show organizers. Exhibitors also are presented a T-shirt. “We try to be very accommodating and see that they have everything they need,” said livestock committee chairman Patrick Poindexter. “I can't say enough things about the arena and how they have helped … the livestock show and fair feed off one another.” The show is held every third Saturday in September and became part of the fair last year. “Most county fairs are centered around a livestock show,” added Mitchell. Youngsters 18 and under can enter the show. “Cattle will be judged on things like appearance, balance and size,” said Poindexter. “In the Showmanship Class, the focus is more on the exhibitor and how they handle the livestock.” A thing that sets the local show apart from most is the underage Showmanship Class.
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BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
People want to know how the Affordable Care Act affects them. The New HealthCare, Medicare & You seminar is going to let the public in on all the answers. “I have had so many people call after the new health care law went through,” said Ginger Dillinger with Ginger Dillinger Insurance. “Everyone needs to know what this means for them.” Rick Napper, Magnolia Regional Health Center CEO, will be the guest speaker at the seminar. Sponsored by Ginger Dillinger Insurance, the event is scheduled for Oct. 9 from 5-7 p.m. at the Mississippi State Extension Building. “Rick has a lot of good information,” said Dillinger. “What he has is actual facts.” Refreshments will be served beginning at 5 p.m. Napper will begin the program at 5:30. “It will be jam-packed with information all based on facts,” added Dillinger. “The seminar isn't about either political party and should take about 35 minutes.” Dillinger also said “no one will be there trying to sell you something … there will absolutely be no marketing.” The insurance business owner stressed that people are out there who don't know what they are going to do about the new law. “People want to bury their head in the sand,” she said. “Those in Medicare are worried to death.” According to Dillinger, changes are going to be made no matter who is in office. “The seminar will show people what to expect and how to prepare,” she said. The seminar is RSVP. Call 662-286-6962 to RSVP or for more information.
Staff photo by Steve Beavers
Alcorn Career and Technology Center student Matthew Stewart gets the barn ready for the Alcorn County Fair and Livestock Show. Youngsters not eligible to compete in the regular livestock event due to their age get a chance to see what competing is like. “It's a good learning experi-
ence for them,” said Poindexter. “Every kid that enters also gets a trophy.” Fifteen kids took part in the underage division last year. The Alcorn County Fair be-
gins Sept. 11 at the Crossroads Arena. The fair concludes on Sept. 15 with a full-day of activities. The Eagles tribute band — Take it to the Limit is set for the finale at 8 p.m.
American Legion kicks Job fair goal: Putting folks to work off wreath program BY STEVE BEAVERS
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BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
American Legion Post 6 is looking to honor veterans who have passed away. Members of the American Legion are kicking off the Wreaths Across America project. A ceremony to lay wreaths at the Corinth National Cemetery is set for Dec. 15 at noon. “We want to get sponsors to lay as many wreaths as possible at the national cemetery,” said American Legion Ladies Auxiliary's Carlean Parker. “This is a small token of appreciation to our deceased veterans and their families for their service to our country … they will never be forgotten.” Parker would like to see over 7,500 wreaths placed to cover all the graves in the cemetery. Last year, there were over 400 wreaths placed.
“We will be happy with each sponsorship we receive,” said the event leader. The wreaths are a traditional live green with a red bow. Cost is $15 per wreath with each sponsorship tax deductible. Specific grave orders can also be placed and are not limited to the Corinth National Cemetery. Deadline to sponsor a wreath is Nov. 15. “It may seem like November is a long time away, but it will be here before you know it,” said Parker. “Those who want to buy a wreath don't need to wait until the last minute.” Members of American Legion Post 6, Ladies Auxiliary, Sons of American Legion and Legion Riders are all taking orders. For more information contact Parker at 662-462-3443 or carleanparker@yahoo. com.
Putting people to work. That's what the Northeast Mississippi WIN Job Fair has in mind. The one-day fair will be held September 18 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Crossroads Arena. It gives job seekers an opportunity to meet potential employers face-to-face. During last year's fair, 358 people were hired. Job seekers are encouraged to speak to all companies at the fair. A potential job may not be listed, but is available so individuals should make contact with each company exhibiting. The Job Fair is part of the Governor's Job Fair Network -- a statewide program created to aid Mississippians in finding safe and secure employment. Job seekers will also have access to the WIN Job Center bus. The bus is equipped with computers that can be used to touch up resumes and search jobs on the extensive Mississippi Department of Employment Secu-
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Staff photo by Steve Beavers
WIN Job Center Case Manager/Custom Service Coordinator Amanda Johnson puts up a Job Fair poster. The fair is set for September 18 at the Crossroads Arena. rities Job Bank. Events offer resources to help job seekers present themselves in the best light to potential em-
ployers, through resume prep classes, educational opportuniPlease see FAIR | 2A
On this day in history 150 years ago Armstrong’s cavalry continues to advance toward Jackson, Tenn. Small Union garrisons along the Mobile and Ohio Railroad are captured as they move north. A tiny Federal force at Medon, outnumbered 16 to 1, successfully defends an improvised fort and forces the Confederates away.
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