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Tuesday Oct. 29,

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Daily Corinthian Vol. 117, No. 258

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• Corinth, Mississippi • 16 pages • One Section

Weather may help holiday options BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

Plans are set throughout the Crossroads for the candy treats and friendly hauntings of All Hallow’s Eve. A rainy forecast could help boost attendance for those hosting Halloween night alternative

events — the National Weather Service says thunderstorms are likely on Thursday. The Corinth Police Department is encouraging the public to keep safety in mind as youngsters make the rounds. Police Chief David Lancaster suggests people go trick or treat-

ing in groups. “It’s always a good idea to go to houses of people you know,” he said. “Watch out for traffic and try to wear something that reflects light.” Carrying a flashlight is a good way to be seen by motorists. Parents should also look through the

candy to make sure everything appears safe, he said. Parents looking for different activities for the kids will find several to choose from. Farmington attracts big crowds with its trunk or treat, which is set for 5 to 8 p.m. behind Farmington City Hall. “This is a way to try to get every-

one in one location and make it a little safer for the kids and easier for the parents,” said Farmington Fire Chief David Boren. East Fifth Street Baptist Church is getting ahead of the busy day with a “hallelujah Please see OPTIONS | 2A

Project Package aids our soldiers

Gift Shop Open House

BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

VFW Post 3962 is heading out into the public to help to make sure soldiers have the comforts of home. Volunteers will be at Kroger on Friday and Saturday handing out Soldier Wish Lists to those interested in donating items to Project Package. Monetary donations will also be accepted during 3-7 p.m. Friday and from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday. “This is our way of letting our local service members know we have not forgotten them and how much we appreciate what they are doing,” Please see PACKAGE | 3A

Staff photo by Steve Beavers

Betty James (left) and Rachel Goddard, both members of the Magnolia Regional Health Center’s Auxiliary Club, work on holiday items to be sold during the open house of the Gift Shop on Nov. 6.

Magnolia Regional’s auxiliary makes holiday shopping easy BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

It’s never too early to find that special Christmas gift. The Auxiliary Gift Shop at Magnolia Regional Health Center is offering early shoppers the chance to pick up an unique present in time for Dec. 25 with its annual open house on Wednesday, Nov. 6. “It’s so hard to name everything we have, but there will be lots of Christmas items,” said the auxiliary’s Clare Aldridge. Holiday items such as ornaments, crafts and pottery will be available from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. Profits made from sales will be used for scholarships and to help with patient’s needs. “In the long run, everything Please see SHOPPING | 2A

Local cyclists to ride for cause BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

Staff photo by Steve Beavers

Magnolia Regional Health Center Auxiliary Club members Lucy Duffy (from left), Elaine Mills, Betty James and Rachel Goddard display the Christmas items that will be available during the open house of the Gift Shop on Nov. 6.

Motorcycle enthusiast are getting a chance to use their bikes to help the Wreaths Across America project. “Ride for Wreaths” is slated for Saturday from McPeters Funeral Home. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with an 80mile scenic ride scheduled for 10 a.m. “The goal is to raise enough money to put as many wreaths as we can at the Corinth National Cemetery,” said organizer Lisa Lambert. Last year, over 400 wreaths were placed at the cemetery. Please see CYCLISTS | 2A

Beaver population control program gains new requirements BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

Local landowners have some new requirements to follow before they sink their teeth into controlling the beaver population. Under the new guidelines, landowners are asked to wrap each beaver’s tail and right front foot in a clear plastic wrap or freezer bag and freeze until collection day. Also different this year is the amount paid for each beaver.

“In order to increase the landowner’s allotment, the bounty price was cut from $12.50 to $10 per tail and foot,” said Sandy Mitchell with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Landowners can trap the beavers themselves or use the services of a trapper, according to Mitchell. “Many landowners have suffered significant damage to timber and crops for years due to heavy beaver activity,” said

Mitchell. “Beavers are damming creeks which result in water covering prime cropland and valuable timberland.” The sign-up period for the program begins Monday, Nov. 4 at the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Deadline to sign up is Nov. 29. Bi-monthly collection days will be scheduled after the registration is complete and will

Index Stocks........8 Classified......14 Comics........ 9 State........ 5

Weather...... 10 Obituaries........ 6 Opinion........4 Sports...... 12

begin in January 2014. “Last year’s program proved to be successful with 121 landowners participating and 382 beavers being eliminated on over 5,600 acres throughout the county,” added Mitchell. Since the program began, over 7,100 beavers have been trapped in the county. The Alcorn County Board of Supervisors has earmarked funds again this year for the purpose of controlling beaver populations in the county.

The Alcorn County Soil and Water Conservation District administers the program. Only those who register by the deadline are eligible to participate. The office will be closed on Veteran’s Day, November 11 and Thanksgiving Day, November 28. Interested landowners can come by the NRCS office at 3103 Mullins Drive to sign up or call Mitchell at 287-7223 Extension 3 for more information.

On this day in history 150 years ago President Davis approves a request for Gen. Forrest to leave the army outside Chattanooga and return to Mississippi to raise a new corps of cavalry. The transfer is hastened along after Forrest threatens the life of his commander, Gen. Bragg.


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