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Daily Corinthian Vol. 121, No. 281
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It began as a challenge issued by her youngest sister and ended up becoming a series of novels known as “The Gifted Trilogy.� With the recent release of her third novel, “Beyond Shammua,� author L.A. Story can say she more than rose to the challenge issued to her in 2014 by her youngest sister and fellow author, BJ Hyman. “Beyond Shammua� is a futuristic Sci-Fi epic that brings readers into the world of Caleb O’Shea and his struggle to distance himself from the supernatural legacy he inherited from his powerful family of prophets and holy warriors. He has been working as a mercenary and denying his duty to his fam-
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to those less fortunate who may not have a Thanksgiving dinner without this service. It takes a lot of volunteers to make this service project happen and they gather at the Corinth Middle School cafeteria. Lee Thurner, coordinator for the meal assembly shift, said it takes three shifts for the Thanksgiving Day project. It takes a crew of nine to assemble a meal and there are three assembly lines, plus there are additional people involved in the shift. There are about 30 involved in the meal prepping
The Easom Foundation will be hosting its last Community Fellowship Dinner of the year on Sunday, Dec. 3. It continues to be the centerpiece of fellowship for the community, plus raises funds for a worthwhile cause. Throw in the legendary Southern cooking of chef Ben Betts and it has a recipe for success. The Community Fellowship dinner offers both eating-in and carryout. All carryout meals are $10. For eating-in, meals are $10 for adults and $5 for children nine years old and under. The Community Fellowship Dinner supports “Hot Meals,� which is a program that provides meals for senior citizens with disabilities five days a week from 4 to 5:30 p.m., said chief operating officer Samuel Crayton. The menu for Dec. 3 will be fried chicken, dressing, chicken and dumplings, roast beef and gravy, boiled cabbage, roasted potatoes, green beans, chess squares and lemon cake, yeast rolls, and iced tea. “It’s an opportunity for members of different churches, different reli-
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Volunteer Mason Tucker stacks Thanksgiving day to-go meals ready for delivery to local homes.
Program provides more than a meal BY L.A. STORY lastory@dailycorinthian.com
The room is fragrant with the aroma of a feast. It is the scent of special occasions — the kind that stirs fond memories. The area bustles with activity. There are adults — some are visiting with each other, but most are working to get the Thanksgiving Day meals prepared. Children are laughing and playing until they are herded toward duties of their own by a nearby adult. Cars outside are lined up far down the driveway ... and the people keep coming.
With the exception of this holiday scene taking place at a school, one would believe this is one very large family coming together to enjoy their Thanksgiving meal. This is partly true. It is one large family made up of families, church members and friends and they have come together for a Thanksgiving feast. The difference in this scene is that the feast they have gathered for is one they will be delivering to someone else. This year is the 29th year that First Presbyterian Church volunteers will prepare and assemble up to 1,000 meals to deliver
Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann tours Corinth schools BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com
The Secretary of State toured Mississippi’s District of Innovation last week. Students and faculty welcomed Secretary Delbert Hosemann to Corinth Elementary School, where focus was placed on the state’s Bicentennial Birthday. Hosemann visited with two fourth grade classes before meeting with district administrators about the modified calendar, the Cambridge program and pre-K. “The innovative initiatives which have been implemented in Corinth schools were on display during my visit,� said Hoseman. “The district is definitely growing young people who will be civically-engaged leaders of our state one day. It was an honor to spend some time with them.� Hoseman spent time inside each classroom talking about the state’s history. He provided
classes with an online flipbook on the bicentennial. The book tells Mississippi’s 200-year history by region and teachers are encouraged to use the book to build spotlights on Mississippi history into the curriculum throughout the school year. “When I presented young students at Corinth Elementary with questions about the history of their state and asked them to dream about their state’s future, they were alert and inquisitive,� added the secretary. “Calling the administrators, teachers and students at the school ‘impressive’ does not do the school justice.� Hoseman also invited students to participate in a special art and essay contest within their region. The art category (available for K-12 students), “My Mississippi,� asks participants to design artwork depicting a symbol, landmark, industry or person important to Please see DELBERT | 2A
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