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Daily Corinthian Vol. 117, No. 273

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• Corinth, Mississippi • 18 pages • One section

Blood drives support area hospitals

Toy Store seeking support

BY HEATHER SMITH hsmith@dailycorinthian.com

United Blood Services will begin holding a series of blood drives this month and next in northeast Mississippi to boost a usually short supply of blood during the holiday season. There will be a hand full of local hospitals who will be directly benefiting from these blood drives and Donor Recruitment Representative of United Blood Services Toni Gough listed those establishments. Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville, Tippah County Hospital in Ripley, North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka and North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo will be directly benefiting from this blood drive, said Gough. In order to donate blood, donors must meet certain age and health requirements. According to the United Blood Services, volunteer blood donors must be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Additional height/ weight requirements apply to donors 22 and younger, and donors who are 16 must have signed permission from parents or guardians. Local blood drives take place frequently throughout the year. “We have blood drives at least once a month in Corinth,” explained Gough. The first one will be on Wednesday, November 13. It will be in the fellowship hall of the Tate Baptist Church from 3:30 p.m. until 7:55 p.m.” Tishomingo County High School in Iuka will host a blood drive on Friday, November 15. It will be held in the Tri-State Building from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The next one will be on Saturday, November 16 at the Mt. Evergreen United Methodist Church fellowship hall in Iuka. Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville will have a blood drive on Friday, Nov. 22. It Please see DRIVE | 2

BY BRANT SAPPINGTON bsappington@dailycorinthian.com

Staff photo by Steve Beavers

Corinth-Alcorn Animal Shelter volunteer H.C. Johnson puts up a bag of dog food. Large bags of dog food are in big demand at the shelter. A benefit is being held later this month to help the shelter stock up on the food.

Craft fair to benefit shelter BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

Santa Claus is coming to town. Although the official arrival date for Saint Nick is over a month away, he is making a stop in the area to help the CorinthAlcorn Animal Shelter. The “Jolly Red One” will be one of the highlights of a Nov. 30 benefit at the American Legion Post 6 building. The benefit is scheduled to be similar to the Green Market with vendors offering all kinds of arts and crafts to purchase. Event fun begins at 8 a.m. and goes until 4 p.m. “We think this is going to be great for the shelter because it’s something different,” said event organizer and shelter volunteer Pat Pendergrast. “If the weather is good, we will have a big turnout.” Space rental is $25 for a 10x10 area with all the booths located inside the legion building. All the money collected on the rentals will go to the shelter. Each vendor is also being asked to donate an item to be used in a silent auction or something to be given away as door prizes. “This is a win-win for the shelter and vendors,” added Pendergrast, who is also a vendor at festivals in the area. “Vendors

“We think this is going to be great for the shelter because it’s something different. If the weather is good, we will have a big turnout.” Pat Pendergrast Event organizer and shelter volunteer

are always looking for as many shows as they can before Christmas and this will be a great place to go shopping for that unique holiday gift.” According to Pendergrast, Santa has agreed to help out by having his photograph made with the whole family, children or pets from 1-4 p.m. During the day, a donated piece of handmade furniture will also be given away. “In order to have a chance to win the piece, a donation of a large bag of dog food or $10 must be submitted,” added Pendergrast. Dog food is a major expense for the shelter, according to volunteer H.C. Johnson. “The dogs go through it pretty quick,” said Johnson of the over 170 dogs being kept at the nokill shelter.

The shelter uses 250 pounds of dog food daily with another 100 pounds of puppy chow distributed. Shelter canines are fed once in the morning and another time in the evening. “We are short on the budget right now, so that’s why we are having the benefit,” said Johnson. “Heating has been a big cost and we also need funds for end of the year bills.” Pendergrast has set a goal of 50 vendors for the benefit. “We can also set some booths up outside if the weather permits,” she said. “The shelter has so many mouths to feed and this is a way for everyone in the community to get involved to help a wonderful cause.” Vendors interested in having a booth can call 662-664-1178 or email Pendergrast at patbob10703@att.net

The need is already ahead of schedule and the Lighthouse Foundation is asking the community for assistance in helping them help others. Registration kicked off earlier this month for the annual Toy Store Christmas effort and foundation Executive Director Gary Caveness said they’re already ahead of the normal number of applicants. He said so far approximately 225 families have registered for help through the program which provides assistance to struggling families to provide Christmas gifts for their children. Registration continues each Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from noon until 9 a.m. through the month of November. It concludes Dec. 2. There will also be two night sessions on Nov. 21 and Dec. 2, both at 6 p.m., for those unable to register during the day. The annual shopping day for those receiving gifts through the program will be Dec. 12. The foundation is closed the last week of November and no registration sessions will be held that week. Applicants should bring photo identification for themselves, proof of residency in Alcorn County (such as a utility bill or rent receipt) and Social Security cards and birth certificates for each child. Caveness said the huge need for help brings with it a huge need for donations to support the program. This marks the 16th year for the Toy Store and Caveness said throughout its history the community has stepped up and provided for the effort and he is asking for people to again join them in making a difference. “We’re so excited about the opportunity the Lord has given us,” he said. For more information on the Lighthouse Foundation and the Toy Store, call them at 662286-0091. Donations may also be mailed to Lighthouse Foundation Toy Store, P.O. Box 2121, Corinth, MS 38835.

Great American Smokeout provides awareness of smoking BY HEATHER SMITH hsmith@dailycorinthian.com

Each November the American Cancer Society makes an effort to recognize the Great American Smokeout and this year Alcorn and Tippah counties will be joining in their campaign. “The Great American Smokeout is a national event to provide general information for tobacco users about the dangers of smoking. It is a day to encourage tobacco users to quit,” said Mississippi Tobacco Free Coalition Project Director Emily McGrath. Each year on the third Thursday in November the American

Cancer Society acknowledges the Great American Smokeout. This year the Mississippi Tobacco Free Coalition (MTFC) for the counties of Alcorn and Tippah will be visiting local housing authorities, apartment complexes and condominiums in the surrounding areas. They will be distributing general information about living in a smoke-free environment as well as explaining the life-threatening consequences of secondhand smoke. The date of the Great American Smokeout this year is Nov. 21. “The Tennessee Valley Housing Authority will be par-

ticipating in the Great American Smoke Out. They will be holding it at Hickory Terrace,” said the director. Adults, as well as children, who live in multi-unit housing are at risk for developing dangerous health problems when exposed to secondhand smoke. Secondhand smoke can travel through ventilation systems, plumbing, doorways, electrical lines, and cracks in walls. It can make living conditions for all residents, especially those with health issues, unhealthy. By adopting smoke-free building policies, property managers can protect both the tenants and their property, noted

McGrath. “This event will help the citizens of Alcorn County by creating awareness. We will be talking to them about the dangers of tobacco use. We want people to educate their children about the dangers of tobacco use and secondhand smoke,” added McGrath. Tobacco use continues to be the largest avoidable cause of disease and premature loss of life in the country. Smoking accounts for an estimated 4,700 premature deaths in Mississippi along with 510 deaths due to secondhand smoke exposure. Those who do not smoke, but are exposed

to secondhand smoke at work or at home, increase their risk of developing heart disease by 25 to 30 percent and increase their risk of developing lung cancer by 20 to 30 percent, she said. Secondhand smoke is a danger to neighbors, family and friends that some smokers are not always aware, she noted. (For more information, go to www.quitlinems.com, or call the Mississippi Tobacco Quitline at 1-800-QUIT-NOW or 1-800-7848669. This event will be held at 223 Hickory Terrace Corinth, MS 38834. Their number is 662-2863098.)

Community book fair to support Alcorn Central library BY JOSEPH MILLER jmiller@dailycorinthian.com

GLEN — Alcorn Central High School will host a Community Book Fair beginning on Tuesday, Nov. 19-22. The Media Club from ACHS will host a book fair from Scholastic to help get books for their

library, according to Nancy Lambert of ACHS. “The book fair will be open each day from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature a wide range of books for young teens and adults,” Lambert said. “These books will also include; mystery and adventure novels, fantasy series, sports

guides, graphic novels, and the latest best sellers from more than 100 publishers.” Parents, children, teachers, and the community are invited to attend. “Student volunteers, dubbed the Crew, helped to plan the fair and will also help run it,” added Lambert. “From creating special

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promos and merchandising displays to managing inventory and assisting shoppers with their selections, Crew members learn real life skills while helping to make reading for pleasure a cool activity at their school.” Lambert also said her students are working very hard to put on

a great book fair and hopes folks will help them raise money for the cause. Proceeds from the fair will be used to purchase books for the library at ACHS. (For more information, contact Nancy Lambert at 662-2865466.)

On this day in history 150 years ago Despite terrible weather, Gen. Burnside reaches the outskirts of Knoxville just minutes ahead of Longstreet’s men. There is some fighting but the Federals manage to hold Knoxville and begin to dig in for a protracted siege.


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