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Woman captured after 2nd pursuit BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
A Corinth area woman who eluded police once was not as lucky when blue lights appeared in her rear view mirror a second time, less than a day later. The second pursuit extended
across two counties and involved several law enforcement agencies. Corinth police initiated a pursuit of Lisa Wilbanks, 27, on Thursday and again during the early a.m. hours on Friday. She will face two charges of felony
fleeing in Corinth. Wilbanks’ address on record is a Sawyer Road residence in Corinth, but that may not be her current address, according to the police department. Detective Dell Green said Corinth police attempted to
stop Wilbanks at 10:12 a.m. Thursday because she was driving a car with no license plate. Wilbanks fled, leading police to Meigg Street, Parkway and east on Proper Street. Police terminated the pursuit as the vehicle left the city limits and headed
into the Farmington area. At 1:57 a.m. Friday, officers attempted to stop a vehicle with no tag near Proper and South Parkway. “Unbeknownst to the officers, Please see PURSUIT | 2
Barktoberfest brings good time and helps animals BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com
The historic downtown Corinth Depot will be transformed into a German funfair as guests gather from 4 to 8 p.m. in celebration of the city’s first Barktoberfest. “It’s going to be a lot of fun,” said Volunteer Director Charlotte Doehner of the CorinthAlcorn Animal Shelter. “You don’t want to miss it.” It is planned to be an annual event. Sponsored by Smith. restaurant, the event will raise money and awareness for horse rescue and for the abandoned and unwanted animals in the Crossroads area. Featuring all-you-can-eat
juicy brats, live polka music and a sampling of craft beers for only $20, Barktoberfest is the perfect place to unwind while supporting a worthy cause. “We will have a dessert and coffee counter set up with fancy German treats,” said Doehner. Desserts are at an additional cost and are not included in the ticket price. Pets will be on-site for adoption at reduced rates during the festival. The fee is $40 for dogs and $20 for cats. There will be a silent auction filled with paintings, tools, a toolbox, a flat screen Please see ANIMALS | 2
Staff photo by Steve Beavers
Retired Corinth High School teacher Barbara Trapp was among 38 teachers reading to students at Corinth Elementary during the Project Reach announcement.
Grant aims to boost early literacy BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
The Corinth School District believes improved literacy is the key to success for children. That belief was put in action Thursday with the announcement of Project Reach before
a large group of community leaders during a ceremony at Corinth Elementary School. An Innovative Approaches to Literacy Grant for $374,913 will found the initiative over the next two years. “We want to look at reading
from birth to adulthood,” said district superintendent Lee Childress. “The grant gives us a chance to make a lasting impression on children for the future.” Please see GRANT | 2
Community cleanup teaches service BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com
In an effort to better their community and inspire others to make a difference, a group of approximately 30 local young men who call themselves “All About Growth” gathered on Sunday, Sept. 28 to clean lots and pick up trash in the South Corinth District. “We want to show other young adults in the community that they can gain control over violence with faith, love and loyalty,” said Tony Dixon. “By working together for a common goal, our group was able to accomplish a meaningful task.” Once the cleanup project was completed, the volunteers attended a special Men’s Day service at St. Mark Baptist Church where they were rewarded with a delicious meal for their efforts. “We want to thank the church for feeding us, Papa John’s for donating the bags used in our Please see CLEANUP | 2
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Magnolia Car Club President Rick Kelley and West Clinic Site Director Martha King check out club member Reggie Rickman’s 1964 Ford Galaxy 500 convertible.
Super Cruise-In will aid community BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com
Volunteers clean a yard in the South Corinth neighborhood during a recent cleanup effort.
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Classic cars and trucks from around the region will cruise into Corinth on Sunday for the Magnolia Car Club Super Cruise-In. More than 80 car lovers and their automobiles are expected at the event slated for 1 to 4 p.m. at Arby’s. Proceeds from the cruise-in will benefit the West Clinic and the Lighthouse Foundation. “We have held cruise-ins in the past to benefit Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital,” said club president Rick Kelley. “We decided last year we wanted to help a local cause, so we con-
tacted the Lighthouse Foundation and they were excited to be a part of the event.” On Sunday, the West Clinic will be added to the roster and share the benefits of the car show fundraiser with the Lighthouse Foundation. “It’s clubs and people like this that helps us out so much,” said West Clinic Site Director Martha King. “It is an answered prayer, because we need donations to continue providing service and treatment to our patients.” King said the community is often misinformed about the Please see CRUISE-IN | 2
On this day in history 150 years ago Shenandoah Valley — Gen. Early learns that Sheridan is not with his army at Cedar Creek and the army is wide open for attack. He secretly moves three divisions into place for an attack at dawn tomorrow.