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Charity bike ride to raise funds for bicycle safety BY DANA MATHEWS The Daily Mississippian
A charity bicycle ride will be held in Helena, Ark. on November 6 to promote cycling safety in the Mississippi Delta. The Fourth Annual Tour da’ Delta is held in memory of Tom Kinnebrew, a hospital administrator at Helena Regional Medical Center, who died in a cycling accident in Georgia prior to the first charity bike ride. “It was his plan to host this annual event to promote the fun and healthy aspects of cycling,” event co-chairperson Kelly King said. “He did not get to see this ride come to fruition.” Kinnebrew’s family, now living in Florida, still supports the ride every year. Because the ride is fairly new, it has yet to produce much profit, explained King. She said they hope for the money to go to promoting cycling safety education in the Delta. The profits will be used to give helmets
to those who participate in bicycle safety classes in the area. “I haven’t heard of that bike ride,” Ole Miss student Jordan Martin said. “I like to participate in charity walks and runs, so I would be interested in learning more about this ride and why it would be fun for me and beneficial to others.” There are three different routes from which participants may choose. Participants can choose to ride in either a century route (100 miles), a metric century (62 miles) or a 30-mile route. “There will be a SAG (Support Aid Group) wagon that will follow in case you have any mishaps. Local organizations will be sponsoring rest stops along the route to keep you refreshed,” King said. “It is a tour, not a race, so it is a great way to spend a hopefully lovely fall afternoon.” At the end of the ride there will be a barbecue lunch and music provided at the Wild Hog Saloon, located in downtown See RIDE, PAGE 5
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OLE MISS FAN DIES AFTER BEING HIT BY UA STUDENT’S CAR WBRC FOX Channel 6 of Birmingham, Ala. reported Wednesday afternoon that a University of Mississippi football fan, struck Saturday in a hit and run by an Alabama student, died Tuesday night at a hospital in Tuscaloosa. Authorities said Greg Smith, 35, died late Tuesday night at DCH Regional Medical Center. Smith was struck at 1:30 a.m. Saturday. Capt. Loyd Baker of the Tuscaloosa Metro Homicide Unit said Michael Kahlolokula, 23, was charged with hitting the Southaven resident with his car, then leaving the scene of the accident. Shane Dorrill with UA Media Relations confirmed Monday that Kahlolokula is a student. Capt. Baker said the victim and friends were crossing the street at University and 4th Avenue when the victim was struck. Detectives determined what kind of car he was driving and later learned where Kahlolokula lived. Kahlolokula was charged with leaving the scene of an accident, a felony. According to Baker, the suspect may have kept going after hitting the victim because alcohol was involved in the accident.
this week OLE MISS- OXFORD DEPOT
GRADUATE STUDENT WORKSHOP SERIES Join Maurice Eftink, Christy Wyandt and Susan Mossing for a series of talks that will take place the last Tuesday of each month and that are aimed at helping professional development. Pizza provided. Friday, Oct. 22 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free
FULTON CHAPEL
UNIVERSITY THEATRE: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE The Drowsy Chaperone celebrates the musicals of Cole Porter and the Gershwins and takes the audience back to the heyday of the Jazz Age. Directed by Rene Pulliam. Thursday, Oct. 21 until Saturday, Oct. 23. 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24 2 p.m. $7.50-$10.50
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Local health clinic strives to serve all of Oxford BY CHRIS LAWYER The Daily Mississippian
A new health clinic in Oxford will turn no one down in their attempt to provide health services to every member of the city. Allcare Mississippi opened on Sept. 1 and is the newest health addition to Oxford. The clinic is unique in that it will not turn away anyone. “We accept Medicaid, Medicare, CHIPS, other insurances that most clinics won’t take,” nurse practitioner Kymberly Van Every said. “We have a sliding fee for those who have no insurance because we want to give care to everybody.” The clinic offers the usual amenities such as flu shots, drug testing, and sports physicals, but includes a full lab and X-ray machines, something some other area clinics can’t claim. “We do anything that can be done,” administrative manager Jason Van Every said. “We do offer a lot of services that are good for students including flu shots and sports physicals.” The clinic prides itself on having more available resources and having less of a wait. Having a short wait is very important to Ole Miss junior Darius Watkins. “As someone who’s busy, it’s more convenient and makes me more likely to go to that health clinic.” Watkins said. The community seems to be open to the new clinic. Jason Van Every said that the clinic has seen numerous students and those visiting the clinic have not been dissatisfied.
Kymberly Van Every sees the clinic as a good addition to the Oxford community. She said she feels everyone in the region deserves medical care, regardless of insurance issues and other problems that prevent doctors from treating certain patients. “This is an underserved area,” Van Every said. “The ratio of Oxford population versus primary care providers is low. We are looking to provide a service for anyone, a place where everyone’s welcome.” The staff strives to create a different kind of clinic atmosphere. “It’s a very welcoming environment,” said registered nurse Lauren Pugh. “It’s a very homey feeling unlike those cold, dark clinics.” Ole Miss sophomore Kelli Dulaney said she would use a clinic that made her feel welcome again. A nice environment is very important to her. “The environment makes me feel better about what problems I come in with,” Dulaney said. “I enjoy personal attention as opposed to a distant experience.” Licensed Practical Nurse Ashley Freeman said the clinic is very child-friendly and that she would bring her child there in a heartbeat. Allcare Mississippi is located at 301 West Jackson Ave., between Molly Barr Road and the Bike trail bridge. The clinic is open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Appointments and Walk-in visits are welcome. Visit www. allcarems.com or call (662) 234-6464 for more information.
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