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Plea day: Defendants must serve time BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

Several defendants were sentenced to serve time during a plea day in Alcorn County Circuit Court. In an aggravated assault case stemming from a shooting,

Judge James Roberts Jr. sentenced Bryson Warren, 20, of Corinth, to 20 years with five years suspended, leaving 15 years to serve in custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, followed by five years of probation.

He must pay restitution of $14,338.85 to victim Michael Murphy, who was shot in the lower back on Jan. 9 in the Pierce Street area, and a $1,000 fine. Warren also pleaded guilty to burglary of a dwelling, receiv-

suspended, leaving four years to serve. He received suspended seven-year sentences on two additional counts of burglary of a building and must pay restitution to several individuals and a

ing a suspended 25-year sentence. He must pay restitution of $7,749.98. Other sentences handed down Wednesday: ■ Adrian Yarbrough, 25, burglary of a building — Sevenyear sentence with three years

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Initiative hottest election-day topic

Making a comeback

BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

Absentee ballots reached 300 during the past week as the 2015 election season comes down to the last couple of weeks. While state and county races will be decided on Nov. 3, the education funding initiative and its unusual ballot presentation is one of the hottest topics at the moment. “In 16 years, I’ve never seen anything quite like that,” said Circuit Clerk Joe Caldwell. “It seems like you could make it a little simpler.”

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Alcorn County pharmacist Trevor Williams recently broke ground on the new Smith Drug Company located at the corner of Main and Front Street in Rienzi. Williams has opperated the drug store in a temporary location since a fire destroyed the store’s long time location last year.

Williams family continues tradition BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

RIENZI — Less than one year after fire destroyed his downtown Rienzi business, pharmacist Trevor Williams and his

family joyfully broke ground last week at the new future home of the Smith Drug Company. Williams suffered a total loss of his 100-year-old business in

Veteran wreath program begins BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

The shopping season is about to shift into high gear. Shoppers will be looking for the perfect gift for every name on their list. American Legion Post 6 is hoping the community can add a few more names to its list for those who fought for the freedoms enjoyed by Americans today. Wreaths Across America kicked off its local goal this week of placing a wreath at each grave in the Corinth National Cemetery. “We have got off to a late start this year and have lots of

December 2014 after an early morning break-in and fire. The blaze spread from the drug store into a neighboring busiPlease see TRADITION | 6A

With a possible two-step response, the initiative and the Legislature’s alternative are expected to confuse voters. A lack of “hot” races on the state level may be contributing to what has seemed to be a quieter year than normal for a big election year. “Usually, you would see a lot of advertising for the state races,” said Caldwell. All county circuit clerk’s offices will open the next two Saturdays, Oct. 24 and Oct. 31, from 8 a.m. until noon for Please see BALLOT | 2A

It’s time for flu shots BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

The seasonal flu shot is now available at all health department county clinics in Mississippi. Adult shots begin at $30, while children who qualify for the Vaccines for Children program or the Children’s Health Insurance Program can get

the shot for $10. The Mississippi State Department of Health encourages residents to get the shot now before the peak months of the 2015-2016 season. “The flu shot is absolutely your best protection against the flu,” said State Health

Homecoming parade wave

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Addie Moss (from left), Caroline Clardy and Millie Janalee Johnson had the perfect spot picked out to watch the Corinth High School Homecoming parade on Thursday. The trio were stationed in front of First Baptist Church and waved as floats made their way down Fillmore Street. Watch for more CHS Homecoming Parade photos coming this week.

ground to cover in a very short time,” said local coordinator Carlean Parker. Around 7,600 graves are at the National Cemetery. Parker wants to someday see each one with a wreath from the project. “The most we have ever laid was 488 wreaths,” said Parker. “During our hurry and scurry lives, we tend to leave off a few men and women who are such a very important part of the reasons we enjoy the freedoms and rights we have.” The annual ceremony to lay Please see WREATHS | 2A

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Lanny Monroe, vice-president of the National Bank of Commerce in Corinth, is chosen for a special training program hosted by the Mississippi Economic Council. Monroe joins other young leaders for advanced leadership training.

Eric Fellie of Corinth is among the locals making a difference as the Gulf Coast begins its recovery from Hurricane Katrina. Fellie helped establish a relief center at Coast Episcopal School and St. Paul Episcopal Church is helping to support the relief efforts.

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Program helps teachers use teamwork approach BY JEFF YORK For the Daily Corinthian

SELMER, Tenn. — The idea of working together is always a positive and school teachers in McNairy County are using teamwork to improve education in the county. School teachers are coming together as groups in their Professional Learning Communities (PLC). The concept is for teachers across the county to meet and share information and resources that will help everyone in the educational process. All classroom teachers met this past summer to begin the process of creating PLCs. Teachers and their group facili-

tators will meet once a quarter during the school year, with the second meeting to take place on Tuesday, Oct. 20. “We want all teachers in the district to meet and establish common goals,” said Dr. Brian Jackson, McNairy County’s Supervisor of Instruction. “The main thing is to get collaboration among our teachers meeting with others who teach the same grades or subjects.” McNairy County Director of Schools John Prince is encouraged by the success of the new project. He believes the PLC will be beneficial to everyone involved in the school system. “Professional Learning Com-

munities are really exciting stuff,” commented Prince. “This has never been done on this scale in our county, and it is something the teachers specifically asked for. It is one step to really creating a culture where they are the owners of their curriculum.” Dr. Jackson explained the school system did a pilot program last year with 7th grade Math teachers. The approximately 315 7th grade math students had a nearly 300 perfect higher rate of academic growth than the average system in the state. The successful project made it clear to school officials this would work county-wide. “We saw a great improvement

with our 7th grade Math test scores,” remarked Dr. Jackson. “PLCs will provide our teachers a way to share strategies and classroom tips that could make them all better educators.” Lynda Walters, McNairy County’s Director of Federal Programs, has been pleased with the early results of bringing the teachers together. “The teachers have been asking for something like this for years,” said Walters. “They love it. They can share ideas and materials with each other.” Walters said one group had made Pacing Guides that would help them all to teach the same thing at the same time on the

school calendar. “The Pre-K thru second grade groups are the ones who developed and printed the standards based report cards now being used in those grades,” said Walters. Dr. Jackson said the teachers will feel they have more ownership in the way they do things in the classroom with this new system. “They are establishing common goals for our students,” he said. “They can share their own strengths and be better equipped for the future. Our parents and students will definitely see the fruits of PLCs as we move forward.”

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absentee voting. Here is what’s on the ballot: ■ Governor: Phil Bryant (R), Robert Gray (D), Shawn O’Hara (Reform) ■ Lieutenant governor: Tim Johnson (D), Tate Reeves (R), Ron Williams (Libertarian), Rosa B. Williams (Reform) ■ Secretary of state: Charles E. Graham (D), Delbert Hosemann (R), Randy Walker (Reform) ■ Attorney general: Jim Hood (D), Mike Hurst (R) ■ State auditor: Stacey E. Pickering (R), Jocelyn “Joce” Pepper Pritchett (D), Lajena Walley (Reform) ■ State treasurer: Lynn Fitch (Republican), Viola V. McFarland (Reform) ■ Commissioner of agriculture and commerce: Addie Lee Green (D), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R), Cathy L. Toole (Reform) ■ Commissioner of insurance: Mike Chaney (R) ■ Public service commissioner northern district: Mike Maynard (R), Brandon Presley (D) ■ Transportation commissioner northern district: Mike Tagert (R), Danny Woods (D) ■ District attorney: Arch Bullard (D), John

State and county races will be decided on Nov. 3. Weddle (R) ■ State Senate District 4: Rita Potts Parks (R), Eric Powell (D) ■ State House of Representatives District 1: Lester E. “Bubba” Carpenter (R), Lisa Benderman Wigginton (D) ■ State House of Representatives District 2: Nick Bain (D), Billy Miller (R) ■ State House of Representatives District 3: William Tracy Arnold (R), Lauren Childers (D) ■ State House of Representatives District 4: Joseph F. “Jody” Steverson (D) ■ Sheriff: Mike LaRue (D), David Nunley (R), Billy Clyde Burns (Independent), Ben Caldwell (Independent) ■ Chancery clerk: Greg Younger (D) ■ Circuit clerk: Joe Caldwell (D) ■ Tax collector: Larry Ross (D) ■ Tax assessor: Kenneth Brawner (D) ■ County attorney: Bob Moore (D) ■ Coroner: Jay H. Jones (D) ■ Supervisor District 1: Lowell Hinton (D) ■ Supervisor District 2: Brodie McEwen (R), James Voyles (D), Scotty

Little (Independent) ■ Supervisor District 3: Tim Mitchell (D), Shane M. Serio (R) ■ Supervisor District 4: Keith “Dude” Conaway (R), Steve Glidewell (D) ■ Supervisor District 5: Jimmy Tate Waldon (D) ■ Justice court judge post 1: Luke Doehner (R), Chris Grisham (D), Steve Little (Independent) ■ Justice court judge post 2: Aneysa “Neicy” Matthews (R), Jimmy McGee (D), Larry Meeks (Independent) ■ Constable post 1: Scotty Lee Bradley (R), Johnny Butler (D), James McAnally (Independent) ■ Constable post 2: James Bryant (R), Wayne Duncan (D), Wayne Null (Independent) ■ Superintendent of education: Larry B. Mitchell (D) ■ Election commissioner District 4: Bill Gatlin (R), Sandy Coleman Mitchell (D) ■ Initiative 42 and alternative by Legislature: For approval of either or against both AND for initiative 42 or alternative 42

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Borroum’s break Borroum’s Drug Store employee Willie Mayes takes a break to play with one year-old Luke Lancaster. Lancaster, the grandson of owners Lex and Debbie Mitchell, can be found most days taking a break with Mayes at the corner of Waldron and Franklin.

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to purchase at least one wreath to help us meet our goal,” said the local coordinator. “Our military, past, present and future have fought and continue to fight for the freedoms we take granted on a daily basis.” Cost of a wreath is $15. Deadline to purchase one is Nov. 24. “Grave specific orders can be taken for the National Cemetery and pick up orders can also be submitted,” added Parker. Wreaths are a traditional live green with a red bow. “We will never be able to repay our veterans for what they have done and still do for us, but we can remember to honor, respect and remember them every-

day,” said Parker. “You never know what a simple ‘thank you’ does for each of them.” Orders can be placed from members of American Legion Post 6, Ladies Auxiliary, Sons of American Legion and Legion Riders. Donations are also welcomed. “If you have never been to a ceremony it’s an event you will never forget and if you have been you know that’s why you keep coming back,” said Parker. “I encourage people to bring their children to help in teaching them where their freedoms come from.” (For more information contact Parker at 662462-3443 or carleanparker@yahoo.com.)

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Today is Sunday, October 18, the 291st day of 2015. There are 74 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On October 18, 1962, James D. Watson, Francis Crick and Maurice Wilkins were honored with the Nobel Prize for Medicine and Physiology for determining the double-helix molecular structure of DNA.

On this date: In 1685, King Louis XIV signed the Edict of Fontainebleau, revoking the Edict of Nantes that had established legal toleration of France’s Protestant population, the Huguenots. In 1767, the MasonDixon line, the boundary between colonial Pennsylvania and Maryland, was set as astronomers Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon completed their survey. In 1892, the first longdistance telephone line between New York and Chicago was officially opened (it could only handle one call at a time). In 1922, the British Broadcasting Co., Ltd. (later the British Broadcasting Corp.) was founded. In 1944, Soviet troops invaded Czechoslovakia during World War II. In 1954, Texas Instruments unveiled the Regency TR-1, the first commerically produced transistor radio. In 1969, the federal government banned artificial sweeteners known as cyclamates because of evidence they caused cancer in laboratory rats. In 1977, West German commandos stormed a hijacked Lufthansa jetliner on the ground in Mogadishu, Somalia, freeing all 86 hostages and killing three of the four hijackers. In 1997, a monument honoring American servicewomen, past and present, was dedicated at Arlington National Cemetery. Ten years ago: Tropical Storm Wilma strengthened into a hurricane as it continued on a path toward Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, then south Florida. Five years ago: Four men snared in an FBI sting were convicted of plotting to blow up New York City synagogues and shoot down military planes with the help of a paid informant who’d convinced them he was a terror operative. (Defendants James Cromitie, David Williams, Onta Williams and Laguerre Payen were each sentenced to 25 years in prison.)

Permits necessary for outdoor burning SELMER, Tenn. — The Division of Forestry from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture wants to remind landowners, homeowners, contractors, business owners and other people who wish to burn leaves, grass, brush, or wood waste, that a permit may be required. McNairy County Forestry Technician Brandon Hall said that “Permits are required if you’re burning between October 15th and May 15th.” If weather conditions are severe, permits will not be issued. Hall reminded everyone that permits are easy to obtain and you can get a burning permit from the Division of Forestry over the phone. A person that needs a burning permit can call the Selmer Fire Tower at 731-645-5485. The number for the forestry department is also listed on the inside front cover of the phone book under “Forest Fires.” Regular hours at the tower are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekly Monday through Friday. If you are planning to burn in the evenings or on the weekends, you’ll need to call ahead. If your debris pile is 8x8 feet or smaller, you may obtain a permit online by visiting BURNSAFETN.ORG. Special rules apply to businesses that burn wood waste on a regular basis. The Division can issue seasonal permits, but a Division representative must inspect the site before issuing the permit. Business owners should call ahead for an inspection. The Town of Selmer has its own burning ordinance, therefore permits are not issued by the Division of Forestry for burning in the city limits. You must contact the Selmer Fire Department for a permit in Selmer. If you need more information on burn permits in McNairy County, call Hall at 731-645-5485.

Officials: Properly dispose of syringes BOONEVILLE — Garbage collection employees face potential risks from medical syringes if residents do not properly dispose of them.

Prentiss County Solid Waste Manager Jimmy Weatherbee is asking for the public’s help toward proper disposal. Each year approximately 90,000 people in Mississippi administer to themselves about 30 million injections for medical problems such as diabetes, allergies, HIV and arthritis, he said. “Most of these needles, often referred to as sharps, are simply disposed of by throwing them in the trash at home, in the workplace or other public places or flushing them down the toilet. “This practice poses a potential risk of needle stick injuries to garbage collection employees, sewage treatment plant workers, janitors and in some cases the general public. Even where a used syringe may be recapped there is a very real possibility that the cap could fall off before the syringe reaches its final disposal destination,” Weatherbee said. Scores of needle stick injuries have been reported by solid waste employees in Mississippi in recent years and it is believe that many more needle stick injuries go unreported. “Such injuries cost solid waste companies thousands of dollars for medical testing even where victims are not infected with potential viruses they usually undergo tremendous stress and worry,” he said. “While placing syringes in the trash is not illegal in Mississippi, you should do so only if no other options appear available to you. “You may also discuss the issue of needle disposal with your physician,” he said. It is recommended that used sharps be handled in the following manner before disposing into trash: Never throw loose sharps in the garbage or flush down the toilet. Store all used sharps in a sharps container which may be purchased at most local pharmacies or use thick walled sturdy plastic containers such as one used for bleach, liquid soap, washing powder, antifreeze, fabric softener, etc. Rinse the container three times to make sure it is free of any

Annual economy meeting scheduled IUKA — Local Tishomingo County businesses and leaders will be honored at the annual Development Foundation meeting set for November 12 at Fellowship Christian Retreat at Crows Neck. The annual event will honor the Industry of the Year, Business of the Year, Development of the Year and the Bob Yarber Leadership Award. Copies of the 2015 Tishomingo County Economy report will also be available. Community volunteers will also be honored.

Filmmaker to speak at fall convocation OXFORD — Legendary filmmaker Ken Burns is the guest speaker for this year’s Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College fall convocation at the University of Mississippi. Set for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts, the lecture is free and open to the public; however, tickets are required. Box Office hours are 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Mondays– Fridays. Burns, considered one of the most influential filmmakers in the world, has been making documentary films for more than 40 years. He has won 13 Emmy awards and two Oscar nominations. In 2008, Burns was honored by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences with a Lifetime Achievement Award. His first visit to Oxford coincides with the 25th anniversary of his award-winning film, “The Civil War.” The event is presented by the Honors College in conjunction with the Meek School of Journalism and New Media and the UM College of Liberal Arts.

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Former Gov. Barbour to speak on Katrina OXFORD — Haley Barbour, Mississippi’s governor at the time of Hurricane Katrina, returns to the Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics on the Ole Miss campus next Friday, Oct. 23, to talk about how he and the citizens of the state reacted to the disaster that ravaged the Gulf Coast and brought destruction to other areas as far north as Oxford ten years ago. In the recently-published book, “America’s Great Storm: Leading Through Hurricane Katrina,” Barbour describes the massive recovery effort, and he will elaborate on the subject in a conversation with Charlie Mitchell, assistant dean of the Meek School of Journalism and New Media at Ole Miss. Mitchell is a former editor of the Vicksburg Post and continues to write a syndicated column on current events for Mississippi newspapers. The time for the event has been changed to 5 p.m., and the Overby Center is making arrangements with campus authorities to provide free parking for guests in its lot adjacent to the auditorium where the program will be held. The program concludes the Overby Center’s schedule of events for the fall semester. Barbour is a Yazoo City native who served two terms as governor from 2004 to 2012. He is a prominent alumnus of the university, where the Haley Barbour Center for Manufacturing Excellence was dedicated in his honor in 2012.

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SELMER, Tenn. — The 17th annual McNairy County Citizen of the Year Banquet will be held Tuesday, Oct. 20 at the Selmer Civic Center. The Selmer Rotary Club is the sponsor of the banquet. This year’s banquet will begin at 5:30 p.m. Ramer Station Restaurant will cater the dinner. Tickets will cost $20 or a table is availablefor $100. Purchase tickets from Sam Vise at Edward Jones (731-645-6199), Darren Bowers at Modern Woodmen (731-6459557) and Beverly Lambert at Pickwick Electric Cooperative (731-6453411). There will be no tickets sold at the door. The awards to be giv-

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Bruce Levingston, Honors College artist-in-residence, has known Burns for a number of years and played an integral role in bringing the filmmaker to campus. In addition to Burns’ address and a screening of highlights from his films, the convocation will include an openended conversation between Levingston and Burns about his filmmaking and historical topics of interest. In addition to “The Civil War,” Burns has made several other acclaimed documentaries, including “Baseball” (1994), “Jazz” (2001), “The War” (2007), “The National Parks: America’s Best Ideas” (2009), “Prohibition” (2011), “The Central Park Five” (2012) and “The Roosevelts” (2014). Burns’ itinerary will include tours of the university and other historical sites, such as a special visit to Rowan Oak, the home of William Faulkner. (For more information, contact Penny Leeton at pleeton@olemiss.edu or 662-915-7266.)

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Mississippi’s children need, deserve support BY DR. O. WAYNE GANN Guest Columnist

Having grown up on a two-mule farm in Mantachie in a poor but loving Christian home, attended Mantachie School, Itawamba Community College and the University of Mississippi where I earned three degrees, I understand and appreciate the value of public education. I am now 72 years-old and retired after a wonderful professional career in public education spanning more than 50 years. I have no grandchildren to be educated. Thus, I have no more to gain from an effective system of public education than any other Mississippian. My nine-year term on the State Board of Education ended in August. Therefore, I DO NOT speak for the State Board. Recently more than 100,000 Mississippians signed petitions to place Initiative 42 on the ballot in November. Initiative 42 is a proposed constitutional amendment to require the state to protect each child’s fundamental right to educational opportunity by providing maintenance and support of an adequate and sufficient system of free public schools. The Mississippi Adequate Education Program (MAEP) was commissioned and adopted by the legislature in 1997. That law says the legislature shall fund the MAEP. However, the MAEP has only been funded twice since 1997. The reduction in state funds to local school districts has resulted in increases in local taxes in many districts. The MAEP only provides funds deemed needed for a ‘C’ level school district. If Initiative 42 passes and the state leaders and legislators fail to follow the law and constitution, the Chancery Court could order them to do so. The initial litigation would originate in Chancery Court and would almost certainly be appealed to the Mississippi Supreme Court, which is made up of Mississippians elected by Mississippians. The courts can be avoided if the leaders and legislature do the right thing and follow the state constitution. Mississippi has the highest poverty rate in the country and thus the most difficult children to educate. Recruitment of better paying jobs, the economy of the state, and indeed the very quality of life in this state are dependent on an effective system of public schools. Our children deserve nothing less. The NO voters say education is too costly and Mississippi can’t afford it. Already Mississippi teachers are burdened with having to do more with less. Their successes are amazing under the circumstances. If you think education is too costly, consider the cost of being uneducated. If a child does not graduate from high school, his chances of being incarcerated is virtually doubled. The cost of one year in prison would pay for about four years of high school. Additionally, consider the harm done and costs to the victims of their crimes. Lack of a high school diploma increases the likelihood of a person being on some form of pubic subsidy. If a person graduates from high school, his lifetime earnings about double. He is more likely to not only be self supporting but also pay significantly more taxes during his life-time. We have an abundance of politicians and others who are talkers for public education, but we have a shortage of those willing to adequately fund it. Challenge your candidates running for office and make them commit to adequately fund the public schools. An educated citizenry is absolutely essential to the future of Mississippi. On November 3rd, vote for our children, better schools, better jobs and a better Mississippi. Vote for Initiative 42. First you will need to vote for approval of either of two amendments. Vote for Initiative 42. To me, it is a moral issue. In Matthew 25:40, Christ said, “Verily, I say unto you, inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” (Dr. O. Wayne Gann is the retired Superintendent of the Corinth School District and former State Board of Education Chairman.)

Prayer for today Lord God, help me to understand that true affection is not that which as it gives feels it merits return. May I avoid being selfish and stubborn; and with my affections give peace and joy. Amen.

A verse to share “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23

Democrats debate: There they go again Watching the Democratic candidates’ presidential debate Tuesday night one might think a Republican has been in the White House since 2009. These political Lilliputians could find little to say that was positive. The economy is bad, too many people aren’t working (whose fault is that?), we should spend trillions more we don’t have because everything we’re spending now isn’t producing results. Memo to Democrats: If your policies are failing, try something different. These Democrats want to spend more on government education, though, again, what we’re spending isn’t producing better-educated kids. Empowering parents to choose which schools would best serve them and their children would improve their educational outlook, but Democrats are in the pocket of teachers unions. They stand for choice on abortion, but oppose choice for those who survive the womb. Climate change they accept as a matter of faith. Bernie Sanders says “scientists” agree and most, but not all, think it is a greater

threat than t e r r o r ism, China or Russia, while others believe there is “little eviCal dence” to Thomas prove such a wideColumnist sweeping contention. Members of cults will not entertain facts contrary to their beliefs. The National Rifle Association was predictably denounced, as if guns shoot themselves and the people who are intent on breaking the law will somehow become law-abiding if more gun control laws are passed. Again, the notion of personal responsibility and accountability are things that seem foreign to some Democrats. “Millionaires and billionaires” came in for their usual thrashing. Not paying their “fair share.” We’ve heard that one before. What is “fair”? A better question: Why do you politicians waste so much money? Cut spending and you won’t need more revenue. Another question for

Democrats: Why don’t you ever applaud the hard work and risk-taking necessary to become wealthy, or at least self-sustaining, and suggest that others follow that example? The model we once taught was inspiration followed by motivation followed by perspiration improves any life. For Democrats it has become envy, greed and entitlement. You can’t make it without us they tell their constituents. You won’t make it with us, they fail to say, but you will feel better about failing because you will have voted for people who want to tear down the evil wealthy and punish success. Pundits judged Hillary Clinton the winner of the debate, but her competition was weak. The contrast with Republicans, who in their debates have displayed greater bench strength, was apparent, as was the lack of diversity among the Democratic candidates. There were four aging white males and an aging white woman. Contrast that bunch with the Republican candidates: there were two with Hispanic backgrounds, an Af-

rican-American physician, a woman with real business experience, former and current governors and several senators. If you are into identity politics the Republican Party is the one for you. In Tuesday’s debate there was nothing about what people could, or should, do for themselves. It was all about government – big government, regulatory government, nanny government. The individual who shows initiative and succeeds is no longer the model; instead it’s the government is your keeper, you shall not want model. Even though government regularly proves its inability to achieve its advertised results, Democrats want us to believe that given more time – and especially more of our money – they can make it work. That has always been the cry of liberalism in its many incarnations. Most of the media will spin the Democratic debate as refreshing and new, but it was stale, old and uninspiring, like the candidates. (Readers may email Cal Thomas at tcaeditors@ tribpub.com.)

‘Mailbox wars’ key to House campaigns JACKSON — The campaign in the mailbox is beginning for residents of certain Mississippi legislative districts. Every trip to the porch, the end of the driveway or the apartment’s mailbox cluster between now and Nov. 3 may bring a flyer promoting or attacking a candidate running for a local House or Senate seat. Especially in the House of Representatives, where a member represents 24,000 people, direct mail is one of the most effective ways to communicate with voters. The districts are typically so small that most people who see local television and radio ads don’t live in the district. Increasingly, campaign finance reports reflect spending on Facebook and other online ads, although even those can be hard to target down to a legislative district. But the mainstay of campaigning, besides knocking on doors, is the mail. “Direct mail is one of the best investments you can make in a local race,” said Brandon Jones, executive director of the Mississippi Democratic Trust. Jones should know. He

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said he spent more than $50,000 on mail in 2011 in his unsuccessful effort to defend Jeff Amy his Jackson County Columnist House seat against Republican Charles Busby. Jones said that while online advertising is evolving quickly, and radio and television can be effective if a campaign’s budget allows, most campaigns start from a “base” of direct mail. That’s because the mailbox remains universal in a world where radio listeners and television viewers may not be consuming local media. “Most people with a mailbox are going to at least glance at what comes to them,” Jones said. One of the first battles in the general election war was actually led by Gov. Phil Bryant, who appeared on a series of flyers endorsing Republican legislative candidates. “Governor Bryant supports Vance Cox,” said one of the flyers, endorsing the Republican challenging

incumbent Democrat Tom Miles in House District 75 in Rankin and Scott counties. Cox’s campaign finance records show Bryant’s campaign gave him $7,000 in August and September. Direct mail was a big factor in the defeat of four DeSoto County incumbents in the Republican primary in August. Rep. Forrest Hamilton, an Olive Branch Republican who lost his seat after three terms, said he counted 16 mailers that were sent out against him. Hamilton said he sent mailers touting his own record, at about $5,000 apiece. But Hamilton said he wasn’t able to react quickly enough to money poured into attacking him. Dana Criswell defeated him in House District 6. “It was heavily negative,” Hamilton said. “They were putting things out twice a week, maybe three times, real regular.” House Minority Leader Bobby Moak, a Bogue Chitto Democrat whom Republicans have targeted for defeat, said Democratic incumbents have tried to immunize themselves. In his own race against Republi-

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can challenger Vince Mangold, Moak said he and volunteers knocked on 3,000 doors in one weekend in late September. “The mailbox wars will come,” he said. “We know what’s coming down the road, so we tried to prepare for that.” Democrats who survived four years ago came back sore about direct mail attacks. House Speaker Philip Gunn of Clinton jabbed that sore spot when he hired Nathan Wells as chief of staff. A Republican campaign consultant and former state Republican Party employee, Wells helped orchestrate the push against Democrats four years ago. He’s now on leave from the speaker’s office, back helping Gunn run Republican campaigns. Wells said he thinks Democrats remain weak, hiding from their party label and running as conservatives. “They’re going to have to answer for their voting record,” Wells said. And in the Mississippi House, that means mail. (Daily Corinthian columnist Jeff Amy is a writer for the Associated Press based in Jackson.)

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Floral designer hosts book signing, design show lunch and the highly anticipated design show. Pre-registration is required in order for smith. to have an idea of how much food to prepare. “We are honored and excited to have Mr. Wood visit Ann’s and bring his book-signing and design show to smith. while on his Mississippi/Florida book tour,” said Roberts. “We are really lucky he chose to visit Corinth.” A native of Hattiesburg, the Mississippi-born floral designer Matt Wood is a former president of the Mississippi Florist Association. He currently resides in San Francisco, Calif. where he serves as the director of Floral Design at Winward International.

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Horticulturists, florists and brides will be treated to a feast for the eyes as renowned floral designer Matt Wood of Winward International brings his realistic silk flowers and arrangements to Corinth as part of a special book signing, luncheon and design show. Held at smith. restaurant in downtown Corinth from noon until 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22, guests will dine on chicken salad plates as they receive instruction on how to best take advantage of the flowers and greenery in their yards, as well as how to combine them beautifully with silk flowers for the holidays. “Winward International supplies their impressive handmade silk flowers to stores and individuals all around the world,” said Ann’s of Corinth owner Kim Roberts. “Their flowers are so striking and so life-

Renowned Floral Designer Matt Wood of Winward International will bring his realistic silk flowers and arrangements to Corinth as part of a special book signing, luncheon and design show to be held at smith. restaurant from noon until 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22. like that they are hard to distinguish from fresh cut.”

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OXFORD — A federal judge is delaying a trial until Jan. 19 for a young Mississippi couple accused of attempting to join the Islamic State. U.S. District Judge Sharion Aycock on Friday pushed back the trial, which had been scheduled for Oct. 26. The delay was sought by new lawyers for one of the defendants, 20-year-old Jaelyn Delshaun Young of Vicksburg. In a Thursday motion, they requested more time to review evidence received from prosecutors this week. Prosecutors didn’t object. Young and 22-year-old Muhammad Dakhlalla of Starkville pleaded not guilty to charges of aiding terrorists. The couple were arrested Aug. 8 before boarding a flight with tickets for Istanbul. Authorities say they contacted undercover federal agents in May, seeking online help in traveling to Syria. Both are jailed pending trial.

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(smith. restaurant is located at 603 North Fillmore Street in downtown Corinth. For more information and to pre-register for the event, contact Ann’s of Corinth at 662287-3606.)

Benefit helps local woman County Fairgrounds. “Right now we are waiting on Connie Brown Smith must sit test results,” said Lamar Smith. and wait. “Doctors have taken 20 tubes of her The 48 year-old Corinth woman blood to test.” Connie Smith will soon find out if is being treated at she needs a kidney Methodist Universitransplant. ty Hospital in Mem“They have run all kind of tests to see if phis, Tenn. “We are trying she can actually have to raise money for a kidney,” said her travel and a possible husband Lamar. “I kidney transplant,” can’t donate one of mine because I am a said Lamar. Live music and an diabetic.” auction are schedFamily and friends uled to take place are coming together during the benefit. to help the Smiths Smith with medical exThere will also be a penses. A benefit for cake walk to raise the pair is set for Saturday, Oct. money for the Hardin County na24 from 4 p.m. until at the Hardin tive. BY STEVE BEAVERS

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Jessie Bain

Funeral services for Jessie Carpenter Bain, 91, of Corinth, are set for 4 p.m. Monday at McPeters Funeral Home with burial at Forrest Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is Monday from 2 p.m. until the service. Ms. Bain died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, at Magnolia Regional Health Center. Born Sept. 6, 1924, she was a homemaker and seamstress. Her passion was collecting dolls — she owned more than 1,000 dolls and made doll clothing for people across the country. She was preceded in death by her parents, R.C. and Ruby Carpenter; her husband, Garvin Bain; and two sisters, Geneva McDuffy and Claby Crider. Survivors are her daughter, Eunice Bolt Lugenbuehl (James) of San Dimas, Calif.; two grandchildren, Mary Elizabeth Bullard of Nashville, Tenn., and Ryan Patrick of San Diego, Calif.; nieces Judy Glenn and Patricia Lee of Corinth; and a nephew, Ricky Whitfield of Corinth. Bro. Raybon Richardson will officiate the service.

Martha Browning

Funeral services for Martha Williams Browning, 89, of Corinth, are set for 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Fillmore Street Chapel of First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Browning died Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, at her home with family at her side. Born Sept. 22, 1926, she graduated from Clinton Louisiana High School. A 20year resident of Corinth, she was active in the First United Methodist Church and was a volunteer Browning to several organizations, including the Kosciusko hospital and the Junior Auxiliary of Vicksburg. She was a Miss Mississippi pageant chaperone. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Andrew Williams and Mamie Averilla Holt Williams of Iuka; her husband of 65 years, Charles L. Browning; three brothers; and seven sisters. Survivors are her daughters, Deb Algire (Dick) of Mt. Gilead, Ohio, and Beth Smith (Tim) of Sedona, Ariz.; three grandchildren, Jen Algire, Lynlee Dzugan and Andy Algire; and four great-grandchildren.

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Benny Miller

Celebration of life with military honors for Bro. Marion Arnold Russell, 90, are set for 3 p.m. today at Biggersville Pentecostal Church with burial in the Farmington Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 12 noon until the service at the church. Mr. Russell died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015. He was born Aug. 8, 1925, in Alcorn County to the late Arthur and Mary Russell. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II with the rank of seaman first class. He was a used car dealer and a preacher for many years. He was a member of Biggersville Pentecostal Church, where he enjoyed singing, working for the Lord and Russell witnessing. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Russell; a son, Jerry Russell; his parents; brothers Clifford, Manning and Ernest Russell; and sisters Daisy Cornelius, Mary Montgomery, Ruby Feazell and Vedene Barnes. Survivors are his daughter Cheryl Trimble (Mike); a sister, Virginia Oaks; grandchildren Myra Barnes (Justin), Michelle Gifford (Wade), Michael Russell, Matthew Russell and Jennifer Smith; seven great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends. Pallbearers are Abe Whitfield, James Larry Cornelius, Kenny Marlar, Leonard Oaks, Jimmy Russell, Danny Russell, Michael Russell, Matthew Russell and Lum Feazell. Honorary pallbearers are Chris Lindsey, Johnathan Sanders, Dewayne Rickman, Justin Duke, Wade Gifford, Justin Barnes and Jeffery Settlemires. Bro. Mike Lee and Bro. T.G. Ramsey, Bro. David Basden will officiate the service under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home. Memorial can be made to the Magnolia Regional Health Center Hospice or Corinth-Alcorn Co. Animal Shelter. Condolences can be left at www. memorialcorith.com

Funeral services for Benny David Miller, 60, of Corinth, are set for 2 p.m. today at Christ United Methodist Church with burial at Henry Cemetery. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until the service at the church. Mr. Miller died Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, at Magnolia Regional Health Center. Born Nov. 20, 1954, he managed property and was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. Survivors are his wife of 36 years, Cheri Whitehurst Miller of Corinth; his mother, Lois Chase Miller of Corinth; a brother, Danny Miller Miller (Jessica) of Corinth; a sister, Mary Agatha Miller of Corinth; a stepbrother, Michael Miller of Corinth; a stepsister, Linnea Miller Newton of Corinth; nephews Brian Miller (Lisa) of Selmer, Tenn., Nathan Miller of Corinth and Ryan McKee (Liz) of Memphis, Tenn.; nieces Anna Webb (Randy) of Birmingham, Ala., Lexi Miller of Corinth, Jessica Levy (Philip) of Oxford; great-nieces and great-nephews Sarah Miller, Katelyn Miller, Heidi Miller, Lily Levi, George Levi, Betty Gene Levy, Evaline McKee and Jack McKee; an aunt, Shirley Mitchell of Corinth; an uncle, Shelby Chase of Booneville; special cousins McKinley King and Hunter King; his mother-in-law, Gene Whitehurst of Corinth; sister-inlaw Sandra McKee (Jack) of Memphis, Tenn.; other relatives; and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Sidney P. “Buddy” Miller; his maternal grandmother, Mary Chase; and his father-in-law, Robert Harold Whitehurst. Pallbearers are Brian Miller, Nathan Miller, Sam Mullins, Lex Mitchell, J. Norman and Ricky Stockton. Honorary pallbearers are the Joe’s Diner Breakfast Club. Bro. Danny Rowland will officiate the service. Memorial contributions may be

Laird died Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, at his home. Visitation begins today at 5 p.m. at Grissom Chapel Church. Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Trevor Williams The pharmacist is most excited that his new building will feature old exterior brick salvaged from the burned rumble of his former store. “I had a vision that we would somehow rebuild using those old bricks,” he added. The drug store has been in the Williams family for more than 80 years. Prior to Trevor, his father Noble ran the business. Noble took over the store from his uncle Truman Smith in 1979. Although many believe the drug store dates back to the 1800s, Noble has said it definitely dated back to 1913. “I think this whole thing has been the toughest on my dad, because he basically spent his entire life in the old store,” said Williams. “I’m really looking forward to getting the new place open and getting him down here to work. I think it might give him some healing.” Even thought Smith Drug Company has spent the past 11 months in a smaller, temporary location, Williams said he hasn’t seen a decrease in business. “Our normal customers have been very understanding of our situation,” he said. “I think other people in the community have just felt a need to support us.” “This community is amazing. It’s been a God send,” Williams added. “We want to build the store back and, just like the sign says, give all the glory to God.”

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Community Events Musicians Needed A volunteer opportunity is available for a guitar or banjo musician to play with a band as part of a nursing home ministry during special programs held at 2 p.m. twice a month at Cornerstone and Mississippi Care Center. For more information call 662-2873560.

will be rescheduled for Sunday, Oct. 25. A $15 registration fee will be accessed. There will be door prizes, a 50/50 pot, raffles tickets for items, including a TV, and a free food giveaway. The event will benefit the West Clinic. For more information call 662-284-7110 or www.magnoliacarclub. net.

Free and open to the public for the fall season, the Easom Community Center Garden will be reopen to the public from 2:30 to 5 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Danny Finger, the Center’s volunteer planter has planted a combination of turnip and mustard greens which are ready for picking. In addition to making vegetables available to the public the fresh vegetables are also used to support the Foundation’s hot meals program. The garden is available to individuals for their personal picking and consumption only. Items are not for sale. Those interested in picking should first stop by the cafeteria, sign in and obtain a bag for their convenience. Cooperation is appreciated. The Garden is located at the Easom Community Center (the former South Corinth School) at 700 S. Crater Street. For questions, contact Samuel Crayton at 404386-3359

Kendrick/Honeycutt Family Reunion All family members of Bondy and Lois Kendrick are invited to the annual family reunion at 1 p.m. today at the Snowdown Church of Christ Annex in Booneville. Guests are encouraged to bring food, drinks and eating utensils.

Super Cruise-In The Magnolia Car Club and Arby’s will hold a Super Cruise-In from 1 to 4 p.m. today at Arby’s, located at Hwy 72 in Corinth. Should rain occur, the event

4-H Volunteer Leaders

The Annual Bright Reunion will be held today at the Eastview Civic Center at Eastview, Tenn. 45 north and 57 west intersection. The doors will open at 10 a.m. Guests are encouraged to come early and stay as long as they like. A potluck lunch will be served. Attendees are asked to bring pictures, information and their family tree to share about their family and bring their kids to teach them the importance of coming to the reunion.

The Alcorn County 4-H Volunteer Leaders will hold their annual program planning meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, October 26 at the Alcorn County Extension office. This is a very important one as they will discuss changes to program areas, youth and volunteer training needs, and plan county contests and activities. Volunteers and parents are encouraged to attend and share ideas. There will be a potluck supper; so guests are encouraged to bring their favorite dish. Call 662286-7756 for more information about the county 4-H program.

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The Colonel William P. Rogers Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp #321 will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Martha’s Menu, located at 302 Taylor Street in Corinth. The speaker will be Dr. Chris Cummins who will speak about Beauvoir, Jefferson Davis’ home. Male descendants of Confederate soldiers may join the SCV, a non-political, educational, historical preservation organization. Visitors are welcome to attend all meetings. For more information contact Larry Mangus at 662287-0766. The website is www.battleofcorinth. com.

The ACHS Drama Club will present a “Night of Mysteries” featuring “Càfe Murder” by Nathan Hartswick and “Three Doors to Death” by Keith Jackson, published by Pioneer Drama at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27.The shows will be held in the ACHS Auditorium, located at 8 CR 254 in Glen. Admission is $5 at the door, $10 in advance for dinner and $30 in advance for a family (two parents and two to four children). For more information, call ACHS at 662-286-8720.

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ter Street in Corinth. The cost is $10 for adults and all carry-outs and $5 for children under nine who dine in. Items on the November menu include: fried chicken, dressing, meat-loaf, greens, sweet potato casserole, squash, chess squares, peach cobbler. For more information, contact Ernestine Hollins at 662643-8024 or Sam Crayton at 404-386-3359.

4-H Advisory Council will meet at noon on Wednesday, October 28, at the county Extension office to plan for the 4-H Awards Banquet and discuss program needs. A light lunch will be served. Call 662286-7756 for more information about the 4-H Advisory Council.

CT-A Corinth Theatre-Arts will present “Nosferatu: The Legend of Dracula” at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29 and Friday, Oct. 30. A special Halloween presentation is set for 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31. A matinée performance will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1. Tickets are $6 for students and $12 for adults. For more information and to reserve tickets contact the Crossroads Playhouse at 662-287-2995.

Holiday Extravaganza The Alcorn County Extension office will hold a Holiday Extravaganza from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5. There will be refreshments, music, door prizes, and demonstration workshops. Workshop topics include music, cooking, stress management, crafts, story time, and bingo. Seating is limited. Registration is required. Call 662-2867756 for more information or to register.

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Haunted Theatre The Corinth Area Arts Council will hold a Haunted Theatre at the historic Coliseum Civic Center in downtown Corinth on Thursday, Oct. 22–Saturday, Oct. 24 and again on Thursday, Oct. 29– Saturday, Oct. 31. The cost is $10 at the door. Tickets are available, first come, first served. Entry is limited to those 10 and up. For more information call or Text

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Farmington Fire Rescue’s Trunk or Treat will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31 or until the candy is all gone. Participants are asked to please form line at the Farmington City Hall front door, along the sidewalks. The door will open at 5:30 p.m. It will be a handicap accessible and family-oriented good time for all. Spaces to give out candy are available on a first-come basis and will be set up on the Fire department parking lot as in prior years. Anyone wishing to hand out candy or treats should be in place no later than 5 p.m. Fire trucks and police cars will be alerting people to be extra careful with the foot traffic and cars. Farmington City Hall is located at 4135 CR 200. For questions or concerns call 662-665-9647

Community Fellowship Dinner The Easom Outreach Foundation will hold their monthly Community Fellowship Dinner for November from noon until 2:30 p.m. on sunday, Nov. 1 at the Easom Community Center, located at 700 South Cra-

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The VFW Auxiliary Yard Sale and Bake Sale will be held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6. Look for balloons and signs at 6 Purdy School Road in Corinth, across the street from the VFW at the home of Donna Hamrick. All proceeds will go to veterans and their families of the VFW Post 3962 on Corinth. Donations for the yard sale will be accepted at Donna’s Home on Friday afternoons from 4 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 2, 9, 16 and 23. All are encouraged to bring baked goods to be sold to the yard sale at on Friday and Saturday. For questions or more information call Edie Simpson at 662-423-6532.

Holiday Market Place The Crossroads Craft Guild will be hosting its 29th annual craft show from 1 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov 5 , from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov 6 and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov 7 inside Harper Square Mall, located at the corner of Hwy 72

Comedy Show D&O Promotions will present the North Mississippi “Celebrity AllStar” Comedy Show. Headlining from the Monique Show and BounceTV will be it’s Comedian “Rodney Perry and Friends”. The event will feature Comedian Marvin Hunter from the Rickey Smiley Tour. It is hosted by BET 6X AllStar Comedian Shawn Harris and another special guest from Shaquille O’Neal All-Star Comedy Jam. The event will take place at the Crossroads Arena in Corinth at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, Dec. 1 starting at $23, $33 and $43. A limited quantity of 200 tickets will be available at $53 for the VIP meetand-greet reception, held inside at the Convention Center from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The reception will include refreshments and hors d’oeuvres. For more information call or text 817-235-9183.

Fish on Friday From 4 to 6 p.m. every Friday, the Easom Foundation will sell eat-in or carry-out farm-fed catfish dinners for $6 to support its hot meals program. The meal includes coleslaw or salad, French fries or roasted potatoes, a dessert, juice and catfish. Dinners are also available from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday at the same price. Side items on the menu for the day may also be purchased. Stop by the Easom Community Center and pick up a monthly menu or contact Chef Ben Betts at 662-415-4003 or Ernestine Hollins at 662643-8024. The menu can also be faxed each month to those who provide a fax number.

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WEEKLY STOCK EXCHANGE HIGHLIGHTS

NYSE 10,421.91 +60.64

NASDAQ 4,886.69 +56.22

S&P 500 2,033.11 +18.22

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Crossroads Insurance cuts ribbon

STOCKS OF LOCAL INTEREST Name

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Crossroads Insurance Services owner Ginger Dillinger cuts the ribbon as the business celebrated its opening at 2045 East Shiloh Road. She was joined for the celebration by local officials, representatives of The Alliance and other friends and supporters.

AGRICULTURE FUTURES WkHigh WkLow Settle WkChg CORN 5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel Dec 15 Mar 16 May 16 Jul 16 Sep 16 Dec 16 Mar 17

386.75 397.25 403.50 408.25 405.25 412 419.50

372.50 383.75 390 395 394 401 411.50

376.75 387.75 394 399.25 397.25 404.50 414.25

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919.75 923.50 926 929.25 934.75 929.50 919.25

885.50 890 893.75 898.25 905 905.50 897.75

521.75 529.50 534.25 537.75 545 558.25 569

489.75 497.75 502.75 506.50 516 529.50 551.75

Oct 15 Dec 15 Feb 16 Apr 16 Jun 16 Aug 16 Oct 16

135.95 139.55 141.57 140.87 132.00 129.60 131.90

131.27 135.90 137.95 137.22 128.65 126.10 128.35

135.95 139.42 141.32 140.52 131.62 128.97 130.97

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68.45 71.95 76.52 79.62 79.10 78.17 68.75

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63.85 63.70 64.04 64.30 63.83 63.76 64.69

+2.24 +2.17 +1.94 +1.82 +1.54 +1.31 +1.17

898.25 902 905.50 909.50 915 914 905.25

+12.50 +11.50 +11.25 +10.50 +9.50 +9 +7.75

Feb 16 Apr 16 May 16 Jun 16 Jul 16 Aug 16 Oct 16

70.35 73.97 78.65 81.62 80.90 79.95 70.00

67.80 71.30 76.50 79.20 78.75 78.00 68.60

COTTON 2 50,000 lbs.- cents per lb.

492.25 500 505 508.50 517.25 531.50 543

-17 -16.75 -16.75 -17.50 -17.50 -17.25 -17.25

Dec 15 Mar 16 May 16 Jul 16 Oct 16 Dec 16 Mar 17

64.16 63.95 64.17 64.40 ... 64.02 64.86

61.51 61.47 61.98 62.29 ... 62.18 64.68

Tables show seven most current contracts for each future. Grains traded on Chicago Board of Trade; livestock on Chicago Mercantile Exchange; and cotton on Intercontinental Exchange.

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Total Assets Obj ($Mlns) NAV

Vanguard 500Adml LB Vanguard TotStIAdm LB Vanguard InstIdxI LB Vanguard TotStIdx LB Vanguard InstPlus LB Fidelity Contra LG Vanguard TotIntl FB American Funds GrthAmA m LG American Funds IncAmerA m MA American Funds CapIncBuA m IH Vanguard WelltnAdm MA PIMCO TotRetIs CI Vanguard TotBdAdml CI Dodge & Cox IntlStk FB Dodge & Cox Stock LV American Funds InvCoAmA m LB American Funds CpWldGrIA m WS Vanguard IntlStkIdxIPls FB American Funds WAMutInvA m LV Vanguard TotStIIns LB Fidelity Spartan 500IdxAdvtg LB American Funds AmBalA m MA FrankTemp-Franklin IncomeA m CA Dodge & Cox Income CI Metropolitan West TotRetBdI CI American Funds FnInvA m LB Vanguard MuIntAdml MI Harbor IntlInstl FB T Rowe Price GrowStk LG Vanguard HltCrAdml SH Vanguard InstTStPl LB American Funds NewPerspA m WS Vanguard IntlStkIdxAdm FB Vanguard PrmcpAdml LG Vanguard STGradeAd CS FrankTemp-Templeton GlBondAdv IB Fidelity ContraK LG Vanguard TgtRe2025 TG Vanguard WndsIIAdm LV Vanguard TotBdInst CI

Oakley House ribbon cutting The Oakley House, located at 75 CR 171 in Corinth, recently celebrated its official opening. Owners Jimmy and Jill Stricklen were joined for the ribbon cutting by local officials, representatives of The Alliance and other friends and supporters.

HOGS-Lean 40,000 lbs.- cents per lb.

WHEAT 5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel Dec 15 Mar 16 May 16 Jul 16 Sep 16 Dec 16 Mar 17

WkHigh WkLow Settle WkChg CATTLE 40,000 lbs.- cents per lb.

141,990 117,037 97,372 95,836 84,543 73,012 70,171 69,548 68,009 66,389 65,332 61,545 60,340 59,096 53,733 52,750 51,051 49,950 47,318 47,313 47,244 46,474 44,908 43,767 42,576 41,445 39,708 38,101 37,616 37,249 36,519 35,186 35,129 34,773 33,957 30,838 30,354 30,047 29,671 29,319

187.72 50.87 185.89 50.86 185.90 101.98 15.24 44.15 20.78 57.91 66.51 10.54 10.81 39.91 171.94 36.19 45.41 101.98 39.88 50.88 71.71 24.61 2.23 13.50 10.87 51.93 14.19 64.85 56.16 93.37 46.03 37.88 25.50 106.02 10.67 11.65 101.98 16.59 64.26 10.81

Total Return/Rank Pct Min Init 4-wk 12-mo 5-year Load Invt +2.0 +1.4 +2.0 +1.4 +2.0 +0.9 +2.5 +0.5 +2.3 +2.7 +2.1 +0.8 +1.3 +0.8 +0.8 +1.9 +1.6 +2.5 +2.9 +1.4 +2.0 +2.5 +2.8 +0.6 +1.2 +2.3 +1.2 +0.6 -0.4 -4.3 +1.4 +1.3 +2.6 +1.3 +0.7 +1.1 +0.9 +1.7 +1.5 +1.3

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NL 10,000 NL 10,000 NL 5,000,000 NL 3,000 NL200,000,000 NL 2,500 NL 3,000 5.75 250 5.75 250 5.75 250 NL 50,000 NL 1,000,000 NL 10,000 NL 2,500 NL 2,500 5.75 250 5.75 250 NL100,000,000 5.75 250 NL 5,000,000 NL 10,000 5.75 250 4.25 1,000 NL 2,500 NL 3,000,000 5.75 250 NL 50,000 NL 50,000 NL 2,500 NL 50,000 NL200,000,000 5.75 250 NL 10,000 NL 50,000 NL 50,000 NL 0 NL 0 NL 1,000 NL 50,000 NL 5,000,000

CA -Conservative Allocation, CI -Intermediate-Term Bond, FB -Foreign Large Blend, IH -World Allocation, LB -Large Blend, LG -Large Growth, LV -Large Value, MA -Moderate Allocation, MB -Mid-Cap Blend, MI -Muni National Intermediate, TG -Target Date 2021-2025, WS -World Stock, Total Return: Chng in NAV with dividends reinvested. Rank: How fund performed vs. others with same objective: A is in top 20%, E in bottom 20%. Min Init Invt: Minimum $ needed to invest in fund. Source: Morningstar. Stock Footnotes: g = Dividends and earnings in Canadian dollars. h = Does not meet continued-listing standards. lf = Late filing with SEC. n = New in past 52 weeks. pf = Preferred. rs = Stock has undergone a reverse stock split of at least 50 percent within the past year. rt = Right to buy security at a specified price. s = Stock has split by at least 20 percent within the last year. un = Units. vj = In bankruptcy or receivership. wd = When distributed. wi = When issued. wt = Warrants. Mutual Fund Footnotes: b = Fee covering market costs is paid from fund assets. d = Deferred sales charge, or redemption fee. f = front load (sales charges). m = Multiple fees are charged. NA = not available. p = previous day’s net asset value. s = fund split shares during the week. x = fund paid a distribution during the week. Source: The Associated Press. Sales figures are unofficial.

Retailers speed up deliveries BY ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer

BETHELEHEM, Pa. — Christmas won’t come early this year, but the gifts might. Just in time for the winter holiday shopping season, Amazon, Wal-Mart, Macy’s and other retailers are working behind the scenes to make sure they can deliver online orders to shoppers faster. Retailers are building bigger warehouses — some the size of 20 football fields — to handle shipments. They’re also sending orders to shop-

pers directly from their stores and using sophisticated software that tells them the quickest, cheapest way to get orders shipped. And Amazon is cutting the time it takes to process an order from hours to minutes by using robots to pull items for shipment in its warehouses. It’s a race for time by retailers as more people shop online. U.S. online sales are expected to increase 12 percent to $371 billion this year, accounting for 10 percent of overall retail sales, says Forrester Research. But as

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online shopping grows, so does the impatience of shoppers who want their orders fast. Traditional brick-andmortar stores are trying to catch up to Amazon.com, which set the standard for speed with its two-day delivery for members of its Prime loyalty program who pay $99 a year. But even Amazon feels pressure to please customers who have little tolerance for lengthy delivery waits. “I would like to plan ahead, but I’ve been able to wait until the last minute to get things done,” said Keri Early, a Clyde, Illinois, resident who orders from Amazon frequently. For many retailers, the goal to meet the demands of shoppers like Early for speedy service is to make two-day delivery standard. That’s half the average for standard delivery for the top 40 online retailers, according to data company StellaService. But most are stopping short of guaranteeing customers faster deliveries. Wal-Mart says it aims to get packages to shoppers who get standard shipping within two days for a majority of the U.S. this holiday season. The retailer now uses 83 of its more than 4,500 U.S. stores to ship to customers. The world’s largest retailer also is spending

$1.2 billion to $1.5 billion in online investments this year and $1.1 billion next year. That’s up from last year’s $1 billion. The investments are squeezing profit: Wal-Mart stock tumbled Wednesday after it warned earnings would be down as much as 12 percent next year in part because of its heavy spending on e-commerce. Still, Wal-Mart is spending to stay competitive with online rivals. Since last year, the world’s largest retailer has opened five warehouses across the country in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; Fort Worth, Texas; Plainfield, Indiana; and Atlanta to handle online orders. Two more are opening in Florida next year. The new warehouses each will ship hundreds of thousands of orders daily, four to five times its dozens of existing smaller warehouses. Each new warehouse has about a million items, five times the network of older warehouses. That will enable Wal-Mart to offer more consolidated orders arriving in fewer boxes. “This is going to allow us to be more efficient, to do it faster, to do it cheaper and be more accurate with the orders, which is important with the customers,” said Greg Foran, CEO of Wal-Mart’s U.S. business.

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