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Daily Corinthian Vol. 117, No. 294

2013 Christmas Basket Fund “A Community Tradition”

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Walnut lands new industry Overhead power distribution product manufacturer will employ 125 BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

Basket fund nears $10,000 The spirit of giving is alive and well in the Crossroads area as generous donations are arriving daily for the 18th Annual Corinth Rotary Club / Daily Corinthian 2013 Christmas Basket Fund. The civic club and newspaper have set a $25,000 community fundraising goal this year so 1,000 food baskets could be given away to local families on Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Crossroads Arena. Baskets were given on faith and hope the goal will be reached. The total increased to $9,735 after the most recent donations arrived. They are $100 from Dr. and Mrs. Tommy Alexander in memory of Mrs. Mabel Little and Mr. and Mrs. Irl Alexander and Bob Sykes; $100 from Dr. and Mrs. F. Scott Bauer in memory of Edith Bland; $100 from Roger and Pat Jacobs; $100 from Barbara Barrett in memory of Henry Barrett Please see BASKET | 2

Toy Store is one-third under budget

WALNUT — A Memphis manufacturer of overhead power distribution products for the electric utility industry is extending its reach to Walnut with a new plant expected to employ 125. Gov. Phil Bryant joined local leaders at a vacant lot in the Walnut Industrial Park Wednesday afternoon for a ceremonial groundbreaking for ALUMA-FORM, which will invest $6.7 million at the site just off U.S. Highway 72. A proud Walnut Mayor Vicki Skinner welcomed the new jobs as a group of students stood behind her. “This has been a long time coming … The people that are behind us is our Walnut Youth Council,” she said. “This is our first year, and this is the whole reason for this here, because Please see WALNUT | 2

Staff photo by Jebb Johnston

Gov. Phil Bryant (left) chats with ALUMA-FORM Chief Financial Officer Harry Orr (center) and Tippah County Development Foundation Board Chairman Bob Glover.

Group shows interest in vacant building BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

A Corinth Christian school is interested in one of the former elementary school campuses for its own classes and a new initiative to reach those who are not in school. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen took up the matter of the vacated school campuses of East, West and South in a special meeting Wednesday morning. With two aldermen absent, the board delayed taking action on the campuses, which

have reverted to city ownership since the Corinth School District is no longer using them. Mayor Tommy Irwin said he believes at least one of the properties should be sold. Gentry Parker and Shane Casabella, representing North Corinth Christian Academy, told the board of their hope for use of one of the buildings. The school needs more space, and, while the academy could use the building, Parker said there is also interest in launching a separate new school to reach children who are not currently

attending school for various reasons. “There’s a significant number of kids who are not in school right now,” said Parker. “Many of these kids can’t be home-schooled or aren’t going to be home-schooled … Our idea was we wanted to start the school specifically, at least initially, to address that population — to have a place where they can come in and be taught at the level that they’re at.” They would like to explore the possibility of it being a charter school because it would not

target current Corinth School District students. Gentry said they would probably prefer the West campus. The mayor asked the two to prepare a detailed written proposal to submit to the board. He is also requesting a meeting with Samuel Crayton, the Easom Outreach Foundation chairman, to discuss Easom’s plans at the South Corinth campus, where the group runs a feeding program. It was noted that the Siege Please see BUILDING | 3

BY BRANT SAPPINGTON bsappington@dailycorinthian.com

The Lighthouse Foundation is counting on the community to help them make Christmas brighter for nearly 2,000 local children. The foundation will hold its annual shopping day for the Toy Store Christmas program today for those approved to receive help. Executive Director Gary Caveness said they have nearly 600 families signed up for this year’s program which represent around 2,000 children who will receive Christmas presents through the effort. Fundraising for the project is at approximately two-thirds of the planned budget and Caveness said they are depending on the community to come together and help them reach the goal. “We’re in desperate need for that last third,” he said. The director said they’re blessed to live in a community that believes in supporting their efforts to help others and he hopes everyone will consider donating to the effort. He also asks for prayers as they enter the final stretch of this year’s effort. “I want to remind everyone to pray for the success of this year’s Toy Store,” 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, Miss. 38835.

Experience provides sights, sounds of Christmas BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

Staff photo by Steve Beavers

Jake Brawner (left) and Emma Williams are two of the members of KIDS’ Quest who will be playing the part of Joseph and Mary during First Presbyterian Church’s “Christmas ALIVE: A Walk Through Christmas Experience” on Friday and Saturday night.

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The story never gets old. Only better. Over 2,000 years ago the Light of the World was born. Around 130 children are set to let their light shine for Jesus when they transport people back to Bethlehem and the time of His birth. “Christmas ALIVE: A Walk Through Christmas Experience” is being held for a third time at First Presbyterian Church on Friday and Saturday from 5-8 p.m. The free walk-through event will only take 15 minutes to experience what actually happened during the birth of the Savior. “The lights, sounds and even the smells take you back to that time,” said Kimberly Grantham of the presentation done by KIDS’ Quest. Grantham, directing the event along with husband Brett, came up the idea of sharing the story through children as a new way for the church to celebrate Christmas. “This makes our church stronger,” she said. “I love the fact our church family is all working for the one purpose of sharing the true meaning of Please see CHRISTMAS | 2

On this day in history 150 years ago The commander of the Corinth garrison, Brig. Gen. John Stevenson, reports that Confederate Gen. Nathan B. Forrest is drafting all able-bodied men in West Tennessee. His recommendation to strike before Forrest becomes too powerful is ignored.

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