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One killed in car versus train accident
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Holiday Deadline for Dec. 26 edition: Correspondents Dec. 20 by noon All other materials Dec. 20 by 5pm
Brownsville States-Graphic/Jennifer Willis Tyler D. Stroder, 23, of Covington, was killed when his 1995 Toyota Camry collided with a CSX train on Sugar Creek Road Wednesday, December 11.
Holiday deadline for Jan. 2 edition: Correspondents Dec. 27 by noon All other materials Dec. 27 by 5 pm
BY JENNIFER WILLIS jwillis@statesgraphic.com Emergency crews responded to a car versus train accident on Sugar Creek Road Wednesday, December 11 about 2:30 pm. Twenty-three year
old Tyler D. Stroder of Covington was traveling on Sugar Creek Road in a 1995 Toyota Camry. According to a report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Stroder failed to yield as he approached
the railroad crossing resulting in a collision with a CSX train. S.D. Brown, the conductor, as well as Engineer D.S. Belew were uninjured, but Stroder was pronounced dead on arrival.
Special Agent Poe with the Railroad Police made the scene, and will be conducting a separate investigation. According to the report, Stroder was wearing a seatblet, but the officer’s
opinion was that it would not have made a difference, and it did not appear that speed was a factor. Alcohol and drug tests have been requested, but the results of those tests were not available at press time.
Metro Charter Commission holds first public hearing
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BY MEGAN DAVIS ads@statesgraphic.com The Metro Charter Commission held its first public hearing Monday, December 16. Residents of Brownsville and Haywood County were invited to come to the Criminal Justice Complex to voice their opinions on the current draft of the Metro Charter and to get feedback from the Metro Commission. The hearing began with an overview of the history of the Tennessee state
constitution by commission member Kathy Ward. “The original constitution was written in the 1700s, and it wasn’t until 1953 that amendments were made that allowed for Metropolitan governments,” Ward said. Ward also went on to explain how Brownsville and Haywood County made the decision to progress toward a Metropolitan government. “In January 2012, the City of Brownsville and Haywood County
formed a study commission to analyze other Metro governments,” Ward said. A year later, officials from both offices voted that it would be best to begin the process for putting forth the Metropolitan or consolidated government option for public consideration. Gem Bell, also a Metro Charter Commission member, took the stage to give a brief rundown of consolidated governments in the United States.
“The first c o n s o l i d a t e d government was formed in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1805,” Bell said. Presently there are 15 consolidated g o v e r n m e n t s throughout the United States with 3 of them in Tennessee. The spotlight was then turned to Michael Banks, the attorney appointed to draft a charter for Brownsville/ Haywood County, who gave a summary of the current draft of the proposed charter. After Banks finished
his summary, the commission allowed each citizen up to two minutes to address the commission with questions or concerns, which they then answered by pointing out examples in the charter or from what they had gathered by studying other Metro governments. During the public discussion portion of the hearing, one Haywood County resident stated, “The commission has been given the rare opportunity to have been handed a blank sheet of paper and allowed to write a new form of government.” Some of the concerns voiced at the hearing were the power of the Metropolitan Mayor, equal representation within the Metropolitan Council, too few Council members, the appointment process for directors of the executive departments and boards, and specific ways the charter would benefit the City and the County. Both City of Brownsville Mayor Jo Matherne and Haywood County Mayor Franklin Smith took a turn to address the Metro Commission members and thank them for the time and commitment each has dedicated to the drafting of the current charter
and for the work they still have to put into the process. Mayor Matherne also voiced her concern about the planning process proposed in the charter. The commission thanked Mayor Matherne for her input and agreed to address the issue at their next meeting. At the conclusion of the hearing, Christy Smith, chairperson of the Metro Charter Commission, made it clear that the public hearings are meant for residents of Haywood County to come and voice any concerns or opinions about the charter. The commission will take all opinions and suggestions into consideration as they continue to tweak the charter for the final draft, which will be put to a public vote in 2014. Residents will have two more chances to have their opinions heard by the commission with the first taking place January 9 at 6 pm at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Stanton. The final hearing will be held at the Criminal Justice Complex on January 16 at 6 pm.
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2013 Christmas Parade: “The Music and Magic of Christmas”
Brownsville States Graphic/Jennifer Willis Brownsville’s annual Christmas parade, themed “The Music and Magic of Christmas,” was held Saturday, December 14. Crowds braved the cold temps to line Main Street, and children patiently awaited for someone to hand them candy. This year’s first place winner was The Brownsville-Haywood County Rescue Squad, second place went to the Haywood County Board of Education, and third place was awarded to Haywood County Parks and Recreation. This year’s Grand Marshals were Tom Taylor and Jerry Curtis.
See next week’s edition for photos from the Holiday Hustle!
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John and Carolyn Sharpe First State Bank and to celebrate 50 years Christ Temple Apostolic Church support WRAP
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John and Carolyn Sharpe will celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary on December 20. They will be honored with an anniversary dinner in the home of Macon and Terry Thornton hosted by the Thorntons, George and Gail Chapman, John and Mary Ann Sharpe, and Mary Lewis Tims. Their six grandchildren and numerous family members and friends will be in attendance.
First State Bank and Christ Apostolic Church recently showed their support for WRAP, a non-profit organization that works to end domestic violence and sexual assault. Pictured above: First State Bank President Lisa Carlton is pictured with Haywood County Advocate Donelda Arview and Crockett County Advocate Anita Bosch. First State was a collection site for donations in November. Pictured below: Members of Christ Temple Apostolic Church donate baskets for victims just in time for Christmas. Pictured front row: Joyce Whitley, Christine Kinnon, Haywood County Advocate Donelda Arview, Crockett County Advocate Anita Bosch, Kenny Henley. Back row: First lady Donna Byrum, Erica Harden, Jonella Byars.
Freaks of Nature Car Club donates to Carl Perkins Center
Restoration of the Historic Flagg Grove School Childhood School of Tina Turner West TN Delta Heritage Center is working to restore Flagg Grove School, the childhood school of Tina Turner.
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Anyone interested in helping this cause can made donations online or by mail. You may visit www. westtnheritage.com to make a donation via credit card. You may also mail your check or money order, made payable to: “Friends of the Delta Heritage Center” P. O. Box 1358 Brownsville, TN 38012 Brownsville States-Graphic/Photo courtesy of the Carl Perkins Center Jason Foust with Freaks of Nature Car Club was instrumental in helping raise over $3,700 to help the Carl Perkins Center buy gifts for children this Christmas. Jason’s club hosted a fund raising event and helped collect toys at Wal-Mart for the cause. Speaking of which, Wal-Mart invited the Center to participate in a Toy Drive over the holidays and have been collecting toys for the Center since Thanksgiving weekend. There have been simply too many individuals and organizations to name each one but the Carl Perkins Center would like to thank all who donated and helped shop for the more than 60 children this year. God Bless you all and we hope you have a very Merry Christmas!!
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Weekly Devotional Beware of the dark
Now Jesus spoke to them again, saying “I am the Light of the world; he that follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life.” - (John 8:12) During an electrical storm one evening, there was a power outage that came at some point after all of us had retired for the night. I was distracted sometime after the outage and had to check some things out. After opening my eyes, there was nothing but total darkness. Under normal conditions such as a lighted room, I could have reached the exit with a couple of normal steps and absolutely no interference. However, things were different this night. I ran into walls, bumped into lamps and stumbled over night tables, as well as pieces of furniture that I never new we had in that room. While trying to get to my feet after tripping over an electrical chord, my hand made contact with the wall switch and with one click, the lights came on. What a pleasant sight! That stormy night with total darkness had me consumed with fear, uncertainty and hopelessness until that bright beaming current brought light to the surface. We can avoid the darkness of this world and walk in the light of Christ who said in John 14:6, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes through the Father except through me.” Jerry Wilson - Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church
FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD 700 N. Dupree Ave. 772-1242
GOOD HOPE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 554 Hillville Rd 731-254-9818
DANCYVILLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 13925 Hwy 76 North 901-383-9200
HARMONY BAPTIST CHURCH 4684 Eurekaton Rd 731-254-8746
BAPTIST
HICKORY GROVE BAPTIST Hickory Grove Haynes Rd. 772-1259
ASSEMBLY OF GOD
ALLEN BAPTIST 5533 U.S. Hwy. 79 N. 772-3930 ANTIOCH BAPTIST 8432 Hwy. 79 N. 772-5682 ANTIOCH BAPTIST Tibbs Community Church 9327 Tibbs Rd 772-5682
HOLLY GROVE BAPTIST 8488 Poplar Corner Road 772-2627 IGLESIA BAUTISTA CRISTO REY 1458 E. Main St. 772-6024 LONDON BRANCH BAPTIST London Branch Rd. 772-2283
SNIPES GROVE BAPTIST 1272 Thornton Rd. 772-5825
FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF GOD 221 S. Russell St. 779-9585
PROSPECT CME #1 2656 Prospect Lane 772-9070
FAITH DELIVERANCE 1193 Tamm St. 772-2236
STANTON BAPTIST CHURCH 107 Covington Rd. 548-6015
CHURCH OF GOD & CHRIST
SPRING HILL METHODIST CHURCH 441 Spring Hill Rd Stanton
FAMILY LIFE FELLOWSHIP 1274 Thornton Rd 734-2700
STANTON UNITED METHODIST 115 Covington St. 234-4914
FIRST HOLINESS CHURCH 205 E. Jefferson Street 772-8002
ST. PETER CME 5519 Fulton Rd. 772-5008
GREAT HEIGHTS 1274 Thornton Rd. 779-9689
TABERNACLE CME 151 E. Thomas St. 772-7774
GREATER NEW BIRTH OF CHRIST 505 Tyus St. 772-8247
UNION GROVE UNITED METHODIST 8118 Hwy 70 E. 772-5168
HOPE OF FAITH 900 S. Grand Ave. 772-6700
REFUGEE TEMPLE HOLINESS 977 King Ave. 772-4166
ST. PAUL BAPTIST 4270 Hwy. 76 S. 772-1149 UPPER SALEM BAPTIST 81 Coburn Rd. 772-6538
ST. JAMES CHURCH OF GODCHRIST 305 W. Thomas St. 772-0354
WILLOW GROVE BAPTIST Jackson Hwy. 772-4644
EPISCOPAL
WOODLAND BAPTIST 885 Woodland Church Rd. 772-5004
KINGDOM HALL - JEHOVAH’S WITNESS 1040 Boyd Ave. 772-6499
ZION BAPTIST 1733 Upper Zion Rd. 772-4211
METHODIST
LOWER SALEM MISSIONARY BAPTIST 1230 E. Jefferson St. 772-8027
BLUFF CREEK BAPTIST 3480 Dr. Hess Rd. 772-6433
MACEDONIA BAPTIST 103 Macedonia Rd. 772-4770
BROWNS CREEK BAPTIST 673 Brown Creek Rd. 772-2288
MERCER BAPTIST 1201 S. Dupree Ave. 772-2536
ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC 910 N. Washington Ave. 772-3514
BROWNSVILLE BAPTIST 5 N. Wilson Ave. 772-9753
NEW HOPE BAPTIST 586 Bond Ferry Rd. 772-5616
CHURCH OF CHRIST
BROWNSVILLE COMMUNITY BAPTIST 1200 N. Mclemore Ave. 772-0717
NEW REVELATION MISSIONARY BAPTIST 400 Rawls St. 772-1020
CALVARY BAPTIST 624 Hatchie St. 772-0192
NEW VISION BAPTIST 612 Fulton Rd. 772-2663
CANE CREEK BAPTIST 1904 Cane Creek Road 772-1033
OAKVIEW BAPTIST Winfield Lane 772-3933
CHAPEL HILL MISSIONARY BAPTIST 1077 Shaw Loop 772-4840
PEACEFUL CHAPEL MB 1221 Fairground Rd. 772-9473
FIRST BAPTIST 311 E. Jefferson St. 772-1187 FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST 294 Friendship Rd. 772-8060
SHAW’S CHAPEL BAPTIST 3772 Shaw Chapel Rd. 772-7738
JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES
WOODLAWN BAPTIST 11007 Hwy. 19 W 772-3530
BETHESDA MISSIONARY BAPTIST 126 Baxter St. 772-3388
POPLAR CORNER BAPTIST 1010 Boyd Ave. 772-0950
CHRIST EPISCOPAL 140 N. Washington Ave. 772-9156
BROWNSVILLE DISTRICT UMC 1489 E. Main St. 772-9882
CATHOLIC
CHURCH OF CHRIST OF BEECH GROVE 778 Beech Grove Rd. 772-3449 JEFFERSON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST 1234 E. Jefferson St. 772-3316 CHURCH OF CHRIST 1238 Thorton Rd. 772-3344 WESTSIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST 3235 Hwy. 54 W. 772-3810 STANTON CHURCH OF CHRIST Holland Avenue
CHURCH OF GOD CHURCH OF GOD BROWNSVILLE 1155 Berkley Dr 772-5531
DANCYVILLE C.M.E. CHURCH 3515 Dancyville Rd. 548-6725 DOUGLAS CHAPEL C.M.E. CHURCH 3659 Stanton - Koko Rd. 548-6800 FARMERS CHAPEL CME 107 N. Wilson Ave. 772-3056 FIRST UNITED METHODIST 117 E. Franklin St. 772-0365 MARVIN CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST 588 Marvin Chapel Rd. 772-6146 MT. PLEASANT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 315 Mt. Pleasant Rd 254-9518 PROSPECT CME 10010 Hwy. 76 S. 772-4426
ZION UNITED METHODIST 1732 Rudolph Rd.
PENTECOSTAL FIRST UNITED PENTECOSTAL
961 Chestnut Grove Rd 772-6549 TRUE LOVE TABERNACLE OF PRAISE MINISTRY 1456 E. Main St. 780-5481
LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE FOR TRUTH 1143 Tammbell St. 772-8101 ZION TEMPLE 1117 Friendship Rd. 772-3295 PENTECOSTAL HOUSE OF PRAYER 235 Friendship Rd. 772-9678
PRESBYTERIAN FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 109 W. College St. 772-2893
Jefferson Street Church of Christ
OTHER BETHEL COMMUNITY CHURCH 5732 Rudolph Rd.
Minister: Earnest Haymon
CHRIST CHURCH OF BROWNSVILLE 2120 Anderson Ave. 772-9933
Sunday: Bible School...................9:45a.m. Worship................11a.m. & 6p.m. Bible Study.....................5p.m.
CHRIST TEMPLE APOSTOLIC 404 E. Cherry St. 772-0064
Wednesday: Bible Study.....................6p.m.
CHRISTIAN FAITH TABERNACLE 2826 Hwy. 79 N. 772-7112
1234 E. Jefferson St. Brownsville TN, 38012 731-772-3316
CHURCH OF THE LORD JESUS 687 Bell St. 772-5357
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Public Meetings Brownsville City Board Meeting 2nd Tuesday of each month – 5:30 p.m. Brownsville City Court Room Brownsville City Planning Commission 4th Thursday – 4 p.m. Brownsville City Court Room Brownsville Historic Zoning Commission 3rd Thursday of every month - 4 p.m. Brownsville City Court Room Brownsville Utility Board 1st Tuesday – 5 p.m. at the Utility Office
Haywood County Commission Meeting 3rd Monday of every month – 6 p.m. Haywood County Courthouse
Stanton Planning Commission Meeting 3rd Thursday of the month – 7 p.m. Town Hall
Haywood County Election Commission 2nd Thursday of the month – 5:30 p.m. Haywood County Courthouse
Stanton Town Meeting 3rd Tuesday of the month – 7 p.m. Town Hall
Haywood County Planning Commission 2nd Thursday of every month - 7 p.m. Haywood County Courthouse Haywood County School Board Meeting 2nd Tuesday of every month – 6 p.m. Board of Education
Tennessee Driver License Service County Clerk, Sonya Castellaw issues Tennessee Driving License and ID renewals and duplicates Wednesday and Thursday of each week from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Telephone: 772-2362
On the Agenda... Sunday, December 22 Holly Grove Baptist Church at 8488 Poplar Corner Road in Bells will have a Christmas Candlelight Service at 6 pm. This is a casual time of music, readings of the Christmas story, live Nativity and the lighting of candles by all. It’s a warm, friendly time of preparing for Christmas Day for friends and members. After the service, all who are present are invited to stay for sandwiches and desserts prepared by our members.
Please remember that all correspondents for the December 26 edition of the Brownsville States Graphic are due by Friday, December 20 at Noon. All other content is due by Friday, December 20 at 5 pm.
Goodwill gearing up for last minute donations rush Record numbers of donors expected As 2013 winds down, Goodwill’s donations team is gearing up for its busiest time – the final six days of the year. During that time last year, donation attendants assisted double the number of donors who ordinarily visit a Goodwill donation site during the course of a week. Why the rush? Many donors are giving in order to get their last-minute tax receipt. That’s because all items donated to Goodwill before January 1 is deductible on your 2013 tax return. Here are a few things to keep in mind when donating to Goodwill. • Donors who wish to claim a tax deduction should request a receipt form the attendant when they drop off their donations. The IRS allows a deduction for each item, but it is up to the donor to estimate each item’s value. • Have an inventory of your items ready before your trip to Goodwill. • It helps if you remove all hangers from clothing. • If you have a single donation worth more than $500, you will need to complete IRS Form 8283. • If you have a single donation worth more than $5,000, you will need a qualified written appraisal. You can avoid the rush by donating before Christmas. There are 78 Donation Express Centers located throughout our 48 county territory. To find the one nearest you, go to www.giveittogoodwill.org. You can feel good about donating to Goodwill. More than 80 percent of the revenue from the sale of donated items funds our mission of providing employment and training opportunities to people who have disabilities and others who have trouble finding and keeping jobs.
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Off the Beaten Path with Jerry Wilson
Surprised by technology Most people who know me realize that I am an illiterate when it comes to computers and most technology in general. I’ve always held the feeling that it really wasn’t necessary to spend so much time studying in an area that was most likely far removed from me at least from a professional point of view. Little did I realize that this advancement in technology would extend far beyond the work force? Areas affected include my own personal comfort. Speaking of comfort, I had an experience just recently regarding the luxurious benefits that come with the purchase of automobiles these days. The car that I drive is several years old and comes with several accessories that I never dreamed of. When the temperatures began to drop in December, I had to get the most from the car’s heating system. The dashboard came equipped with gadgets that had pictures showing the areas that would be heated simply with the push of a button. It wasn’t long before I was using the
dashboard and really having a field day with my new toy. However, I was extremely careful when it came to sending down commands that were beyond my comprehension. When the temperature recently dropped into the low teens, I made all the right adjustments to get the inside temperature at the right level. So, I’m moving along enjoying all the inside comforts as well as the ride. All went well until I began to feel extreme heat coming from the car seat. The temperature kept getting hotter and hotter. Now this just wasn’t right. My heart began to sputter somewhat and I just knew something was on fire underneath the seat. By now, I was approaching the city limits and pulled over immediately to check out the situation. After carefully inspecting the area under the seat, there was no sign of any fire. For some reason, I glanced at the temperature controls and noticed two tiny red lights displayed on the image of a red seat. I gently pushed the buttons and the
tiny lights went out and within a matter of moments, things cooled down. Needless to say, my discovery brought great relief. My grand daughter had used the car the night before. If she had not left the seat warmer on, I would probably still be driving around with an extremely cold car seat. When my granddaughter brought the car back to the house, I asked her if there was enough gasoline to get me to work the next morning. She let me know that it was enough gas in the tank. “In fact,” she said, “you have enough gas for ten miles.” I turned on the ignition and the fuel indicator made no movement whatsoever. “Not according to the gas hand,” I said. Well, she pressed another one of the buttons, and the information coming forth verified her statement that there was enough fuel left for ten more miles. Now that I think about all the comfort and convenience that have been denied me, I am becoming more and more a true believer in modern technology.
A gingerbread mess Each year since my sister and I have had children, we get them together the weekend before Christmas or so to make make something. We’ve done cookies for Santa and homemade ornaments, but this year decided to switch it up and let them make gingerbread houses. Regardless of what we do we always have fun, and Kristine and I hope that it is something they will remember forever. There is not a more perfect time to get together for a little fun than after the Christmas parade. So, Saturday was a pretty busy day. Sarah had a dance performance with Ellington Performing Arts Studio at Sugar Creek early that afternoon. All of the girls did such a good job, and the residents seemed to really enjoy their show. There were little reindeer, snowmen, Christmas trees, and Santas on hand to perform to some classic, as well as some new, Christmas songs. Congrats to all of the girls on doing such a great job, and to Lauren Ellington for the amazing job she does teaching them! Afterwards, the kids patiently waited for it to be time to head to Main street. We dropped Sarah off at Co-Op to ride in the parade, and we parked at Walgreens. We watched as the Holiday Hustlers rode, ran, or walked by. Jacob thought some of
the costumes were hilarious. When the parade started, Jacob couldn’t help but dance along with the music as the band came by. Float after float we braved the cold. By the time it was over, Jacob’s pockets were full of candy and our toes were frozen. We headed home for dinner before the annual festivities began. Kristine, my mom, and I bought just about every kind of candy you can think of for the kids to decorate their gingerbread houses with, so we put everything in bowls around the table and got everything ready. We even remembered to fix four cups of hot chocolate, with extra marshmallows of course. The kids finally (as they said) were ready to decorate. It didn’t take long before red, green, and white icing was all over the houses, as well as my kitchen table. My parents, Kristine, Chuck and I helped them as they needed it, but they pretty much were able to do it all on their own. Jacob was sneaking bites of green icing, and when I caught him, he would look at me and say “I didn’t eat any of it.” I don’t guess he realized that his lips, teeth, and tongue were the same color as the icing, and he couldn’t make me believe he wasn’t sneaking a mouth full of icing. Nathan’s hands were solid red where
he decided to spread his icing out with his fingers. Ethan and Sarah are older, so they didn’t make as big of a mess. Well, that is until Ethan threw a gumdrop at Sarah. That was the point that they all got really silly and started throwing mini M&M’s at each other. An hour later, there were four beautifully decorated gingerbread houses on my table. There were also four kids covered in candy and icing standing around that table. It took my sister and I about a half an hour to clean up the floor, but it was worth every minute. The joy in the kid’s eyes and the happiness in their laughter would have been worth cleaning all night for. Regardless of the mess, memories were made. That’s what it’s all about, right? We will have to come up with something new for the kids to do next year. But, I won’t stress over it. The whole point is to relax and have fun together. It doesn’t matter what we do...all that matters is that we are together. With Christmas less than a week away, I hope you will all take time to spend time with those you love the most. It doesn’t matter what you do, all that matters is that you’re together! Be sure to look for next week’s StatesGraphic on Tuesday! The Reader’s Choice tab and the Letters to Santa will be in there!
Peeples By 28th Judicial District Circuit Court Judge
It’s a Wonderful Movie As the story is told, one night in February 1938, a relatively unknown author had a dream about a story idea. His name was Philip Van Doren Stern. You’ve never heard of him. The next morning as he was shaving, he remembered the dream and a narrative began taking shape in his mind as he outlined the plot for a story he planned to call “The Greatest Gift.” The story, as he conceived it, would be a reverse of Charles Dickens’s 1843 classic, A Christmas Carol. Stern’s story would be about a man whose life had been what the man considered such a failure that he wished he had never been born. When the Christmas season came he became so despondent he walked out on a bridge on Christmas Eve, his plan being to jump to his death. But before he could take the plunge, a stranger approached him with a small suitcase in his hand, and asked him what was the matter. So he told the stranger his story, and when he said he wished he had never been born, the stranger told him he had the power to grant him that wish, and he did, but he insisted that the man go back to his old neighborhood to see what he had missed by not being born. The stranger gave him the small suitcase, which was a sample case for selling brushes, and told him to pose as a door-to-door salesman in order to avoid suspicion. The man did as he was told, and when he visited his own house he was horrified to find his wife had married another man, a bad man who ordered him to leave his own home. Leaving a sample brush for his former wife, and realizing what a great gift life is, he ran back to the bridge to plead to have his life back, a wish the stranger, who was still there, granted him. Then, thinking he must have had a terrible nightmare, the man ran home to the loving, but puzzled wife, telling her he thought had lost her. As he sat beside her on the couch to explain what had happened, he felt something underneath his leg. It was the brush he had given her earlier. Stern thought it was a great idea for a story, but being a full time
writer, he had other duties that kept him from writing it, so the story idea remained only in his mind until the following year when he finally began to put it on paper. Still, other obligations took precedence, and “The Greatest Gift” languished, unfinished, for four years. Finally, in 1943, he finished it. At only 4,100 words long, however, it was no novel, only a short story. But that was not a problem, because there was a great market for short stories during the 1940's. But not for this one. Although he sent it to all his contacts and several magazines, no one showed any interest in it. As Christmas approached, he decided he would publish it himself, in pamphlet form, and send it to his friends as a Christmas card. He had 200 of them printed. One of the 200 friends who received his Christmas greeting was his agent, who lived in Hollywood. The agent/friend showed the “card” to one of his friends, a producer for RKO Pictures, who thought it would make a great Cary Grant movie. At his urging, RKO bought the rights to the story for $10,000. But Cary Grant didn’t work out, and even though the studio had three different scripts written, the project didn’t work, so they shelved the whole thing. In the meantime, Good Housekeeping magazine bought the story and published in January of 1945. They changed its title, however, to “The Man Who Was Never Born.”
By then, the war had ended, and in 1945, the famous Depression era director, Frank Capra, came home from a four-year stint in the Army (Hollywood people were patriotic in those days.) He immediately saw what a great movie idea the story was, and he bought all three scripts and the original story for the same $10,000 RKO had given for it two years earlier. He then formed his own production company and had his people merge all the scripts together. Although the final, climactic scene of the movie would take place on Christmas Eve, Capra did not plan it as a Christmas movie. Having just come home after four years in the service, he wanted it to be a classic, bittersweet comedy/drama glorifying the dignity and decency of the people of small town America. He hired another returning veteran, Colonel Jimmy Stewart, who had been a bomber pilot during the war, to play the movie’s protagonist, and he offered the part of Stewart’s onscreen wife to Ginger Rogers. She refused, however, so he turned to a young actress who had never had a starring role in a movie in her life, Donna Reed. Then he changed the title to It’s a Wonderful Life. And the rest, was movie rhapsody. Oh wait, no it wasn’t. Even though it became Capra’s favorite of all his movies, and Stewart’s favorite of his as well, It’s a Wonderful Life was not a financial success. Indeed, it lost money.
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Mrs. Sarah F. Porch Date of Death - December 13, 2013
Mrs. Sarah F. Porch, age 92, of Brownsville, passed away Friday, December 13, 2013, at Crestview Healthcare and Rehabilitation i n Brownsville. Mrs. Porch was a member of Zion Baptist Church, a former CNA
at Crestview Healthcare and Rehabilitation for over 13 years, and a former employee of B and B Department Store. Visitation will be from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM, Sunday, December 15, 2013, in the Brownsville Chapel of BrownsvilleBells Funeral Homes. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, Monday, December 16, 2013, in the Brownsville Chapel of BrownsvilleBells Funeral Homes officiated by Rev. Phil Lovelace with interment to follow in Brownsville Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Porch is survived by her son, Lonnie (Peggy) Porch of Brownsville; a grandson, Keith (Julie) Porch of Brownsville;
a granddaughter Anita (Alan) Bailey of Brownsville; two great grandsons, Blake Porch and Nathan Bailey; a step great granddaughter, Kirsten Watson; and a step great grandson, Bryan (Jessica) Bailey. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Elenora Ervin; her husband, L.E. Porch; two brothers, Thomas and J.C. Ervin; a sister, Lita Sammington; and a granddaughter Terri Porch. The family has requested that memorials be sent to: Zion Baptist Church Building Fund, 1733 Upper Zion Road, Brownsville, TN 38012.
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Mrs. Dorothy Hafford Watkins Date of Death - December 12, 2013 Mrs. Dorothy Hafford Watkins, age 51, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2013 at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis. Visitation will be Friday, December 20, 2013 at Currie’s Funeral Home in Henning from 1pm – 3 pm. Services will be held Saturday, December 21, 2013 at 12 noon at Christian Faith Tabernacle Church in Brownsville. Interment will follow at Knight of Phythais. Currie’s Funeral Home, P.O. Box 499, 7560 Hwy 51 South, Henning, TN 38041, 731-738-2625
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Better Business Bureau warns of phony websites In the past year, Better Business Bureau has shut down more than one hundred fraudulent websites that illegally steal the famous BBB logo and imply they are legitimate sites. A noticeable trend recently is websites that include the word “overstock” in the domain name, hoping to fool consumers into thinking they are shopping with Overstock.com. “Overstock.com is a highly visible online retailer, so it’s no wonder scammers try to mimic them,” noted Carrie A. Hurt, President and CEO of the Council of Better Business Bureaus, the umbrella organization for 113 BBBs across the U.S. and Canada. “We’ve seen this with other major retailers as well. BBB is warning consumers: be careful to look for the real domain when it comes to major retail sites.” “Our web address is simple: overstock.com,” said Jonathan Johnson, Executive Vice Chairman of Overstock.com, Inc. “That’s all. If the name is longer, or uses any additional words, or letters, if it has any words other than ‘overstock’ before the dot com, it’s not our website.” Overstock.com is a BBB Accredited Business with an A rating, as well as a National Partner of the Council of Better Business Bureaus. The company has been recognized by many organizations, including Compuware as a “Best of the Web” award winner for four years in a row. BBB suggests the following tips for online shoppers to avoid bogus websites: Go to bbb.org to look up the BBB Business Reviews of your favorite online retailers. Type the URL directly into your browser; do not click on a link from an email or social media site unless you are absolutely sure the message is from the legitimate business. On the payment page, look for “https” at the beginning of the address (the “s” stands for “secure”). Look for “Contact Us” information, including a real address, a toll-free customer service number, and other ways to reach the company if you have a problem. Use a credit card (not a debit card) when shopping online for greater protections against possible fraud. If a website has a BBB Accredited Business seal, click on it. A real seal should link directly to that company’s BBB Business Review.
Federal extensions of unemployment benefits set to expire at close of 2013 TN’s unemployment program continues to support jobless The Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development is alerting more than 18,000 Tennesseans currently receiving federally extended unemployment insurance that those payments will soon end. The federal legislation that extended Emergency U n e m p l o y m e n t Compensation (EUC) expires at the end of 2013 in the absence of congressional action.
“We don’t want people who are presently receiving EUC to be caught unaware, expecting their EUC benefits to continue into 2014,” said Labor Commissioner Burns Phillips. “We also want workers to know that the Tennessee unemployment insurance program that provides the first 26 weeks of benefits is not affected by the expiration of the federal EUC extension.”
After December 28, 2013, Tennessee will return to the system in which an approved new claim can have a maximum of 26 weeks of Tennessee U n e m p l o y m e n t Compensation (TUC) benefits. The last week for which EUC will be paid is the week ending December 28, 2013. If claimants certify for that week in a timely manner, they will receive
their final EUC payment during the week ending January 4, 2014. All EUC payments stop at that time, regardless of the number of weeks claimants were initially notified they would receive. The latest date for which claimants must have received their final regular state payment in order to transition to EUC federal benefits is the week ending December 21, 2013; in those cases
claimants will receive EUC for one week only. Only individuals who have worked and met the re-earnings requirement will be eligible for Tennessee u n e m p l o y m e n t compensation. The Department of Labor encourages claimants to explore the Jobs4TN.gov <https:// www.jobs4tn.gov/> database, which contains more than 90,000 jobs. Once registered,
jobseekers can easily connect with employers and be notified when suitable openings are posted. Additionally, the department’s network of Tennessee Career Centers across the state offers services including job placement, training referral, Internet access, and helpful workshops. Find the Career Center nearest you by visiting http://www.tn.gov/ labor-wfd/cc/cccounty. shtml.
Eighth Review Club meets The lovely home of Helen Stark was wonderfully decked with boughs of holly, festive pointsettias, stately white deer, a magnificent tree, and much else reflecting the glory of the holiday, as Eighth Review Club members met there on Sunday, December 15th for their annual
Christmas gathering. President Kay Gibbs called the meeting to order and thanked our gracious hostess for providing her home and refreshments. She reported that the book Prayer: The Ultimate Conversation has been selected for the Brownsville Baptist
Church Library as a memorial to Joyce Hale. Chaplain Patsy Connerly read a devotional, “Will the Baby Jesus Come?”, a true story of a family which mysteriously received a gift of a nativity figurine each day preceding Christmas. However the baby Jesus did not arrive
before Christmas as expected, so the nativity scene felt strangely incomplete. On Christmas morning, however, the last package opened contained the Christ Child figurine, with the completed nativity serving as a reminder of the loving friendship
of the one who gave it. Members were reminded that “The Spirit of Christ comes into our hearts as we serve one another.” Members voted to give monetary Christmas gifts from the Club to the Salvation Army, the Carl Perkins Center, and the Boys and Girls Club. The meeting was
TN AG, Financial Institutions Commissioner Alert Consumers to Potential Check Cashing Pitfalls Hard-working Tennesseans without bank accounts often turn to one of more than 600 licensed check cashing businesses around the state. These customers should know that Tennessee law offers them protection from potential excessive fees and misleading or deceptive advertising by check cashing businesses. Under Tennessee law, licensed check cashing businesses are forbidden to charge fees in excess of five percent of the face value of the check or other instrument or $5.00 (whichever is greater). However, there
is an exception to this provision for personal checks and money orders where the limit is 10 percent of the instrument’s face value or $5.00 (whichever is greater). In addition, for certain state or federal public assistance or social security checks made out to the person cashing the check, the cap is three percent three percent of the face value of the check or $2 (whichever is greater). There may be some persons who cash checks for a fee in connection with the retail sale of goods or services that are not subject to these limitations. These laws are available for
inspection at Tennessee Code Annotated § 45-18103(3). Many check cashing companies advertise rates that are lower than these limits. When this is the case, the law requires that they honor the amount of the advertised fee. The law states, “No licensee may advertise, print, display, publish, distribute, or broadcast, or cause to be advertised, printed, displayed, published, distributed, or broadcast any statement or representation that is misleading, or deceptive, or that omits material information.” These provisions of the law are located at Tennessee
Code Annotated § 45-18121(g). Therefore, a check cashing business may not advertise one fee then charge another higher fee once the customer has handed over the check. Other provisions of the law prohibit business practices that cause the customer to pay additional fees by accepting coupons or some other form of payment other than cash. Check cashing businesses that violate the law may be subject to civil penalties. Some check cashing businesses must be licensed by the Tennessee Department
of Financial Institutions, and they could have their license suspended or revoked for violations of the law. If you believe that a check cashing company licensed in Tennessee is not following the provisions of the law, you can file a written complaint with the Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions at the following address: Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions 414 Union Street, Suite 1000 Nashville, TN 37219 615-741-2236 or 1-800778-4215 Website: www.tn.gov/ tdfi
adjourned and a time of Christmas fellowship followed. The next meeting will be on January 28 at the home of Mary Ann Shaw, with Katherine Dixon and Janice Naylor acting as co-hostesses. The program will be the annual one-minute book review.
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REACH holds graduation ceremony for 19 students
Brownsville States Graphic/Photo courtesy of Rita Hathcock The Haywood High School Reach Academy held its December graduation ceremony on December 17 for 19 students who are early graduates of the HHS Class of 2014. Participating in the ceremony that took place
at Sunny Hill Innovative Learning Center were Superintendent Teresa Russell, Deputy Superintendent Vincent Harvell, HHS Principal Jerry Pyron, and the Class of 2014 President Justice Brown. Hosts for the event were Director
of the REACH Academy Drayton Hawkins and REACH Graduation Coach Stephen May. Earning Valedictorian honors in the class was Adriana Caletre. Lanqueya Hess was Salutatorian of the Class. The other graduates were
Ismael Aguirre, Dalvin Bailey, Shaniece Bufford, Martez Comage, Keundra Gibbs, Darvis Jarmon, Ibrahim Jobeh, Jessica Johnson, Montravious Jones, Jose Lemus, Amente Mans, Whitney Mitchell, Jasmine Perry, Devante Taylor, Ricky
Taylor, James Whitelow and Chassidy Worles. James Whitelow received a $500 scholarship from Vincent Harvell, representing the Leadership Haywood County Class of 2013. Guest speaker for the ceremony was Dexter G. Moragne. He is a 35year U. S. Postal Service employee and is Pastor of St. Luke Baptist Church in Covington, Tennessee, where he has served for 24 years. He congratulated the graduates on completing this challenge and gave them a message from the real world, encouraging them to set goals and work hard. Guests representing the city, county, Board of Education and Haywood County Schools Central Office joined a packed house of family and friends who came to celebrate with the graduates. The REACH program offers an innovative, rich, rigorous and
engaging program designed to address the individual academic and developmental needs of the program’s students. REACH is an acronym for Receiving Educational Academic Credits Hastily. This allows those students who have gotten behind in their course work to catch up and graduate on time. The program also ensures that each of our students has been accepted into a post secondary program before graduation. The REACH program has two main objectives: 1) Increase the graduation rate of the students attending Haywood County Schools. 2) Decrease the dropout rate of students attending Haywood County Schools. In order for a student to graduate from the REACH program, they must have completed all requirements as set forth by the Tennessee State Department of Education.
Thanksgiving lunch at Anderson a great success!
Brownsville States Graphic/Photos courtesy of Rita Hathcock More than 250 parents, grandparents, and other family members attended the Anderson annual Thanksgiving Luncheon. It was a great day of food, fellowship, fun, and learning at AECC!
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HHS FCCLA attends Cluster meeting
Brownsville States Graphic/Photo courtesy of Rita Hathcock Members of Haywood High School’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) recently attended the FCCLA National Cluster meeting, which was held in Charlotte, North Carolina. More than 1,700 of FCCLA’s student leaders, members and advisers from around the country were provided the opportunity to come together for fun and to listen to inspiring speakers, as well as to expand leadership skills, sharpen talents and explore career pathways. The theme of this year’s conference was “Exceeding Expectations” and attendees were challenged to go beyond what is expected of them to make lasting, positive impressions in their families, schools and communities. While there Mrs. Jarratt’s, Mrs. Noles’ and Mrs. Haynes’ students toured the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Culture, enjoyed an IMAX movie at the Discovery Place IMAX and Nature Museum, and attended a dance at the Nascar Hall of Fame.
Anderson welcomes School Board members to lunch
Brownsville States Graphic/Photo courtesy of Rita Hathcock Anderson was the host school for the November School Board Luncheon. Students in Ms. Beth Smith’s art classes created the placemats on the luncheon table. Ms. Ginger Cunningham’s music students made and signed a banner to decorate for the festive occasion. Principal Charles Byrum gave an overview of the happenings at AECC.
Common Core Reading and Math Night
Thanksgiving Luncheon
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Brownsville States Graphic/Photo courtesy of Rita Hathcock
East Side held an informative and educational evening on November 19 to our parents on Common Core standards. During the course of the night, students played educational games, showed parents the new skills and activities being performed in the classrooms. One of the favorite games was reading a clue and finding the answer. Also, the word problems were a popular station as well.
The Thanksgiving lunch was a traditional Thanksgiving meal. Our cafeteria prepared turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, milk and juice, and it was good! The students had fun enjoying their parents, grandparents, and guardians who came to eat with them.
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HES students enjoy visit to College Hill
Brownsville States Graphic/Photos courtesy of Rita Hathcock The students at Haywood Elementary School toured College Hill's Festival of Trees during the holiday season. They enjoyed the decorations especially all the brightly decorated trees.
HHS Show Choir entertains teachers
Brownsville States Graphic/Photos courtesy of Rita Hathcock The Haywood High School Show Choir, under the direction of Michelle Tillman, entertained members of the Retired Teachers Association as they enjoyed their Christmas luncheon in the Career and Tech building at HHS. The choir presented its holiday program featuring, “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town,” “Yule Be Rockin’,” and “Believe.” The Culinary Arts class prepared the lunch under the supervision of their teacher, Vickie Noles.
Haywood Elementary receives mini grant Haywood Elementary School has received a $200 mini grant from Utrust. This award was given to the school for use by their A-Team and is intended to help fund the Employee Appreciation program in the school. Utrust is an organization of school boards in Tennessee that assists school systems in recognizing, supporting
and appreciating school employees. It has saved school systems in Tennessee millions of dollars by helping them to manage employment and unemployment issues. Haywood County School Board Chairman Harold Garrett said, ”I am thrilled to see students in our schools getting involved in showing appreciation to
school employees who make their lives better every day. We don’t have the funds to pay our employees as much as we’d like to pay them but we surely can let them know that we value them and appreciate the work they do.” To qualify for a mini grant a school must be actively participating in the Utrust Employee Appreciation Program
and have a student A-Team to lead in planning and implementing the program in their school. The Employee Appreciation Program is sponsored by Utrust and is designed to recognize and show appreciation to each school employee on one of eight appreciation days throughout the school year. Student leaders form an A-Team,
or appreciation team, that organizes and encourages school wide participation and in general promotes an attitude of gratitude that changes the culture of the schools. Utrust Administrator Dr. Dan Tollett said “It is almost impossible to overestimate the difference it makes in a school environment for students to learn
to recognize and express appreciation to employees who do things every day to make their schools a better place to learn and work. As students become more appreciative, they become more respectful and the morale of employees rises when they feel appreciated.” For more information, contact Dameron Johnson at 615-452-7761.
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Patrolman James Davis receives award from Governor’s Highway Safety Office
Trooper Billy Jackson receives Speed Enforcement Award
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Patrolman James Davis was one of twelve law enforcement professionals recognized by the Governor’s Highway Safety Office in Jackson on Thursday December 12th, 2013. Patrolman Davis received the West Tennessee Police Speed Enforcement Officer of the Year award for 2013. This award recognizes officers for their professionalism, court presentation/conviction rates and enforcement efforts.
Trooper Billy Jackson attended the Governor’s Highway Safety Office West Tennessee Law Enforcement Quarterly Network Meeting Thursday, December 12 and was recognized for his efforts to keep roads safe. Jackson has been a part of the Highway Patrol for 14 years and has received several awards within that time, but this is the first time he has been awarded for writing the most moving violation citations for the 4th and 8th districts.
Holiday boozers beware: Brownsville Police Department is cracking down on drunk drivers
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over This holiday season, Brownsville Police will be out in force cracking down on drunk drivers throughout the region with aggressive Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement. From Dec. 13, 2013, to Jan. 1, 2014, state and local law enforcement will be watching for drunk drivers to help keep roads safe for holiday travelers. Brownsville PD is giving fair warning to all partygoers. “You’ll see us making lots of stops during this highly visible enforcement period and if we suspect anyone is driving while intoxicated, officers will show zero tolerance for drunk driving,” said Chief Chris Lea. Unfortunately, the excitement and celebrations of the holiday season can lead to terrible decisions-- and serious legal consequences. Data shows that the holiday season is a particularly deadly time due to the increased number of drunk drivers on the roads, and Brownsville PD is prepared to stop and arrest any drunk driver they see to keep roads safe. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 32,367 people were killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes across the nation in 2011, and 31 percent (9,878) of those fatalities occurred in drunk-driving-related crashes. “The December holiday season is the ‘most wonderful time of the year,’ and we are going to keep our roads safe for travelers heading to visit friends and family,” said Captain Barry Diebold “This holiday, we will show zero tolerance for drunk drivers on the road. If you choose to drive drunk, we will see you, we will stop you, and you will be arrested.” Drunk drivers often face jail time, the loss of their driver licenses, higher insurance rates, and dozens of other unanticipated expenses ranging from attorney fees, court costs, car towing and repairs, to lost wages due to time off from work. Even worse, a drunk driver can cause a traffic crash that claims someone’s life, or their own. Please follow these tips to keep the holidays safe and happy: • Even one drink can impair your judgment and increase the risk of getting arrested for driving drunk—or worse, the risk of having a crash while driving. • If you will be drinking, do not plan on driving. Plan ahead; designate a sober driver before the party begins. • Be responsible. If someone you know is drinking, do not let that person get behind the wheel. • If you see an impaired driver on the road, contact law enforcement. Your actions may save someone’s life, and inaction could cost a life. Remember, it is never safe to drink and drive: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.
THP teams up with Mothers Against Drunk Driving for “Tie One on For Safety” Red Ribbon Holiday Campaign Colonel Tracy Trott announced today that the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) has partnered with Mother Against Drunk Driving (MADD) to help raise awareness about the importance of designating a nondrinking driver during holiday celebrations. Colonel Trott was joined by representatives from MADD to announce the patrol’s participation in the “Tie One On For Safety” red ribbon campaign, which is the organization’s signature nationwide public awareness program. Troopers statewide will display the “Tie One On For Safety” red ribbons on all patrol cars. Now in its 27th year, the campaign urges drivers across the country to display MADD red ribbons on their vehicles as a reminder to plan ahead and designate a non-drinking driver
before they go out. “We hope as motorists travel across Tennessee this holiday season, they will see the red ribbons on THP patrol cars and be reminded of our continuous efforts to reduce the number of impaired drivers on our roads,” Trott said. “Though we want to encourage this practice every day of the year, we’re here today because drunk driving deaths typically rise over the holidays.” Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve in 2011 (the most recent year for which we have national data), 931 people were killed in drunk driving crashes nationwide, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That number includes the 28 people who were killed in Tennessee in alcoholimpaired crashes during the 2011 holiday time
period. Preliminary data show that 198 people have died in alcohol-impaired crashes in Tennessee this year through December 9. In 2012, a total of 295 people lost their lives in alcohol-impaired crashes; and in 2011 that number was 259. A recent national survey released last month by MADD shows that 73.4 percent of people asked said they had been at an event and witnessed someone try to drive home after drinking too much. The “Tie One On For Safety” red ribbons also signify support for law enforcement officers, who will be out in force as part of the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. Citizens who would like red ribbons may contact MADD Tennessee at http://www.maddtn. org. The Tennessee
Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s (www.TN.Gov/safety) mission is to ensure
that our state is a safe, secure place in which to live, work and travel; enforce the law with
integrity; and provide customer-focused services professionally and efficiently.
Want to learn about law enforcement in your community? The Brownsville Police Department invites you to join the next session of the free Citizens Police Academy for a 6 week course that will meet 3 hours per session, twice a month. The course will include: • Structure and operation of the department. • How legal statues are applied. • Introduction to officers of your community. • Police equipment and techniques. Applications may be picked up at the Brownsville Police Department, 118 N. Lafayette, and must be returned on or before January 6th 2014. Due to the presentation of sensitive information, there will be a very thorough background check of each applicant.
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Ellington Performing Arts studio rocks Sugar Creek
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A look back at popular toys from years past Many parents have spent time during the holiday season on endless quests for the perfect gift for their children. Many gifts have earned “must-have” status over the years, and although many of these gifts are forgotten by the time the next holiday season comes around, certain products have remained timeless. Some of these more memorable products have even been resurrected into newer, modern-day versions of their previous selves. Here’s a look at some of the toys that have made their mark over the last several decades.
Rubik’s Cube: The Rubik’s Cube reached the height of its popularity during the 1980s, when the colorful game puzzle was mass-marketed to the public. Hungarian sculptor and professor of architecture Erno Rubik actually invented what he dubbed the “Magic Cube” a decade prior. Since the product’s inception, millions of Rubik’s Cubes have been sold across the globe, making it one of the topselling puzzles and toys.
Cabbage Patch Kids: Adults stormed stores in the mid-1980s for Cabbage Patch Kids, which became one of the most popular toys of the decade. Designed by art student Xavier Roberts, Cabbage Patch Kids began as dolls called “Little People.” The dolls were marketed with a fantastical story about a cabbage patch in a magical valley, where dolls were born and awaited their adoption into loving homes. Cabbage Patch Kids have been produced by a number of different toy manufacturers through the years, and shoppers can still find new incarnations at stores today.
Beanie Babies: Ty Inc. introduced a series of plush toys filled with tiny plastic pellets instead of traditional polyester stuffing in 1993. These pellets made the dolls flexible and cuddly, which played a role in their popularity. Throughout the 1990s, children collected as many of the Beanie Babies as they could, though some of the dolls were more coveted than others. Ty ceased production of Beanie Babies in 1999 with a bear called “The End,” but it wasn’t long before new Beanie Babies were manufactured for a new generation of children to collect.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles started as a comic designed to parody established popular comics of the early 1980s. The concept of genetically mutated turtles who possessed ninja skills quickly caught on and the TMNT franchise expanded to television shows and scores of complementary merchandise.
Tickle Me Elmo: The hottest toy of the 1996 giving season was Tickle Me Elmo, a plush doll based on the beloved Sesame Street monster. When prompted, Elmo when laugh, giggle and gyrate to the delight of the kids and adults alike. Tickle Me Elmo caused mass frenzy at stores during the 1996 holiday season, as shoppers swarmed toy stores to get their hands on the top toy of the year.
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Happy Holidays from all of us at Teknor Apex
It really is a wonderful life. Thank you for being a part of ours!
Merry Christmas from Jim McAdams Jim McAdams, Agent 100 North Washington Brownsville, TN 38012 www.jimmcadams.com 731-772-6000
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Christmas Greetings from The Board of Alderman, City of Brownsville, Haywood County Officials, and Haywood County Commissioners
Leon King•John Simmons•Rev Simmon Rev. Tom Averyheart• •Vice Mayor Carolyn Flagg• Jo Matherne, City Flag Mayor• A. Franklin Smith III, County Mayor•Sonya Castellaw, County Clerk•Steve L. Smith, Register of Deeds•Melvin Bond, Sheriff•Sarah Levy, Chancery Court Clerk• Mary Bond Lonon, Circuit Court Clerk• James R. Reid, General Sessions/ Juvenile Judge•William “Sonny” Howse, Trustee•Dare Simpson, Assessor of Property• Andrea Smothers, Administrator of Elections•Janice Rogers•Jerry Smith• John P. Gorman, Jr.• Allen King• Chris Lea• Larry G. Stanley•Jefferey Richmond• Samuel Mathes• Robert E. Thornton• Becky Booth• Bob C. Hooper• Marjorie Vaulx• Joe Stephens•Leonard Jones, Jr• Kathy Chapman Robert T. Green Teddy Waldrop Wally Eubanks Richard Jameson Charles R. Wills
Our wishes run as deep as our gratitude for you, our neighbors and friends. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
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Haywood defeats state champs Huge first quarter outburst helps Tomcats remain undefeated By JEFF IRELAND jireland@states graphic.com With Humboldt, the defending Class A state champs, coming to Brownsville Saturday night, the Tomcats figured to face one of their toughest challenges of the season. But Haywood never really gave the visiting Vikings a chance. Haywood blitzed Humboldt with five 3-pointers in the first quarter to build an early double-digit lead and never looked back en route to 69-50 win. It was the first loss of the year for the Vikings (5-1). Haywood moved to 8-0 with the win. “Humboldt is an excellent program,” Haywood coach Kendall Dancy said. “They’re the 1A champs. To play solid defense against a team of that caliber that’s known for its offense, I was pleased with that.” Haywood held Humboldt to just 24 points in the second half as the lead ballooned from 10 points to over 20. The Tomcats came out of the gates on fire from beyond the arc. Jeff Starks, who led Haywood with 17 points, hit a trio of 3-pointers in the first quarter. Jordan Varnado, who finished with 15 points, hit two from long range
in the opening quarter and scored 11 in the opening period, which Haywood won 26-16. Haywood’s defense stepped up in the second and third quarters, holding Humboldt to just 25 combined points. Kyler Douglas scored seven of his 12 points in the third quarter. Jalen Benton scored six of his eight points after halftime. Desonte Bradford led Humboldt with 29 points. All 12 of Haywood’s players saw some action in the game. “I got a chance to look at some different lineups,” Dancy said. “I trust my bench. I have guys who could start anywhere else in West Tennessee. Hopefully that depth will help us down the road.” The 19-point margin would have been much larger if the Tomcats would have shot better from the free throw line. Haywood made just 7 of 27 from the charity stripe. “A couple of guys missed and it kind of snowballed,” Dancy said. “I don’t know if it was because we had the game under control or what, but we’ve got to improve on that. That’s definitely going to be a point of emphasis in practice.”
Brownsville States Graphic/Photo courtesy Oscar Esquivias Haywood’s Summer Cunningham takes a shot during the team’s win over Humboldt on Saturday in Brownsville.
What’s next in hoops
Brownsville States Graphic/Photo courtesy Oscar Esquivias Haywood senior Jeff Starks shoots a 3-pointer during action against Bolivar Saturday night in Brownsville. Starks led Haywood with 17 points and hit three 3-pointers.
Thursday, Dec. 19 Haywood Middle at Crestview Middle 6:30 Saturday, Dec. 21 Bolivar High at Haywood High 6:00 Thursday, Dec. 26 Haywood High boys Christmas Classic at Heber Spring, Ark. Friday, Dec. 27 Haywood High boys Christmas Classic at Heber Spring, Ark. Haywood High girls Christmas Classic at Gibson County Saturday, Dec. 28 Haywood High boys Christmas Classic at Heber Spring, Ark. Haywood High girls Christmas Classic at Gibson County Monday, Dec. 30 Haywood High girls Christmas Classic at Gibson County
HMS boys, girls defeat Brighton By JEFF IRELAND jireland@states graphic.com The Haywood Middle School Lady Warriors basketball team was having a little trouble putting away a pesky Brighton team last Thursday at home. But a strong third quarter, which Haywood won 17-8, proved to be the difference in a 52-37 victory. Haywood moved to 9-0 with the win and 8-0 in district play. The Lady Tomcats will play their last game before the holiday break tonight against Crestview in Covington. Haywood led 26-25 at halftime. Alexia Owens scored seven points in the period, Jamirah Shutes added five and Kedra Benton hit a 3-pointer as Haywood pulled away. Shutes, the team’s leading scorer on the season, had another strong game. She hit three 3-pointers, two of which came in the
fourth quarter, and finished with a game-high 26 points. Owens also had a big game. She hit a trio of 3-pointers in the first half and finished with 18 points. Diamond Powell and Benton each scored four for Haywood. Gabby Crawford led Brighton with 17 points. Brighton led 17-10 after one quarter. In boys action, Haywood’s defense was nothing short of suffocating in a 35-13 win. The Warriors held Brighton to just one field goal in the second half and none in the fourth quarter. Haywood led 7-6 after one quarter before holding the Cardinals to a combined four points in second and third periods. Xavier Walker led Haywood with eight points, six of which came in the second half. Isaiah Hill hit a 3-pointer in the first quarter and finished with seven points.
Brownsville States Graphic/Photos courtesy Oscar Esquivias In the top photo, a quartet of Haywood Middle School players wait to check in to the game against Brighton Middle last Thursday. At left, Laquita Calloway lines up a free throw against Brighton. Both teams won and return to action tonight in Covington against Crestview.
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By Sandi Bishop so much time and effort in preparing not only for special events like this, but each week for our music worship. So again, to Harriet and all the gang, thanks for the wonderful musical blessing. Our trio was honored to be asked by Joe Sills to sing special music and also to sing in the choir at the Toone Baptist Church Christmas cantata Sunday night. Joe is the music director at the church and had organized a 15-piece orchestra and a full choir. He accompanied his wife, Susan, on the autoharp while she sang a beautiful rendition of “I Wonder as I Wander”. The program concluded by candle light with everyone singing “Silent Night” and was followed by fellowship with delicious “finger foods”. Great job, Joe – and thanks for the invitation to come and be a part. Please pray for Charley West, Perry Ann McCloud, Norman Littlejohn, Glenn & Vondia, Michelle & Raymond Russell, our friend, Jimmy Hoskins, and for Larry Gately from the Bluff City Quartet in Memphis, who suffered a stroke on Saturday
morning. And remember the family of Tyler Stroder who was killed in the train accident out on Sugar Creek Rd. last week and the family of Miss Sarah Porch who went home to be with the Lord last week. A special Happy Birthday this week to the “shepherd of our flock”, Bro. Phil – we wish you many more! And also Happy Birthday wishes to Ray Waldon and Ann Kail. Happy Anniversary to Martha and Hal Rodgers. Ya’ll aren’t giving me any news! There’s bound to be a lot going on around Christmas - parties, family gettogethers and such, so please see me at church and tell me, or call me 772-2200 or e-mail me sandiandsonny@att.net. I can’t write about it if I don’t know it. Harriet said something yesterday morning that stuck with me – it’s said that everyone’s nicer around Christmas – so thought I’d share this quote from Helen Steiner Rice: “Peace on earth will come to stay, when we live Christmas every day”. As always, love and blessings to you all.
Douglas News By Alvis M. Bond On Sunday afternoon, December 15, there was a special “Holiday Craft Time” for a group of young people, as well as, adults. Ms. Stacy Ambrose from Triple S Beauty Salon presented specialties for them, along with a group of volunteers. They played games, door prizes were given, and refreshments. There was much joy for all in attendance. A special thanks to the group for giving the children and youth something to do, and to Ms. Ambrose for the ideas. Due to inclement weather this was cancelled last week.
As the holidays approach I am sure there will be many more activities. Was very happy to see and hear of Mr. Jake Gray Sr. and children visiting in the community from New York. They were here visiting his families, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Mask, Mr. and Mrs. Carl White, and other family members in Jackson. Our continued prayers for all of our sick, shut-ins, and bereaved families. Our prayers also for Mrs. Marcha Franklin who is a patient at Jackson General at this time. Also prayers for Sam Brooks, Min. Lender Taylor, Larry Hudson,
Callie Langford, Callie Brooks, Rev. Floyd Lewis, Joe B. Lewis, Rev. William Jones, Mattie E. Turner, Gladys Bowles, Willie Douglas, Shirley Hunter, Edward Vaulx Jr., Glen McFarland, Joe T. and Augustina Perry, T.G. and Lela Greer, Catherine Prewitt, Emma Miller, and Mary N. Greer. Congratulations to Miss Marisa Franklin after graduating from UTM on Saturday, with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in education (integrated studies). We are very proud of her success and hard work.
Holly Grove News By Martha H. Jones We hope the timeless message of Christmas touches your life in a new and wonderful way this year. We put up stars to remind us of the One at Bethlehem. We light candles in celebration of the light that came into the world. We give presents because the Wise Men did. We decorate evergreen trees to represent the eternal life that Jesus offers. “Tell me the Story of Jesus” was the name of the Christmas musical sung by a 19 voice choir and directed by Brother Ralph Brown with Becky Hopper as the narrator and solos by Mike Coburn and Kathy Hooper. Specials were also done by the Praise Girls and a Quartet. Sunday marked the 7th anniversary of Brother Ralph and Elaine Brown serving with us at Holly Grove Church. We are thankful the Lord sent them our way. Aliyah Adkerson made a profession of faith Sunday and was welcomed into the fellowship of the church. Congratulations to Jay Hopper who graduated from Tenn Tech last Saturday. His parents, Ricky
and Kathy Hopper, Rebekah, Katie, and Makayla Hopper and Tim and Donna Kelly and family traveled to Cookville and attended the graduation exercise. They had their picture made with a Duck Dynasty look-alike. He said people often took him for one of the sons. Alan and Debbie Jones drove to Maryville recently to visit with their daughter Heather Bolinger, her husband Ryan and their little son Jenson. They spent a couple of days in Pigeon Forge. Brother Fred and Nancy Campbell drove to Cordova Saturday to the Trinity Baptist Church for the Alpine Village Christmas presentation. It featured a live nativity scene, as well as a puppet show and many shops where the children were making Christmas items. I was glad to see the live nativity scene in front of the U.S. Capitol. The Truthseekers Sunday School class enjoyed a celebration of Christmas at the home of Glenn and Vondia White Friday night. Ronnie and Sue Vanstory attended the Singing Christmas Tree and
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Allen News The choir presented our Christmas cantata Sunday morning and it was wonderful. So much hard work and dedication goes into bringing a program like this to our congregation, so I’ve decided to make the entire choir our “Allen Angels” this week. Thanks so much to our choir members – our lovely ladies Dawn Lovelace, Sandra Lovelace, Shirley Kendrick, Mary Jane Williams, Darla Dedmon, Linda Merrick, Tracy Burns, Debbie Rodgers, Martha Rodgers, Wondia Littlejohn, and Carolyn White – and our good looking guys – Jessie Dedmon, Shey Lovelace, David Stewart, Tracy Rodgers, Greg Killen, Steve Bell, Hal Rodgers, Jerry Smith, Jerry Glover, Greg Campbell and Adam Buckingham. The hard work week-after-week really showed in their performance. The Lord has blessed us with so many talented singers at Allen and they sure outdid themselves this time. And, of course, all of this couldn’t have come together without our talented worship leader, Harriet Stewart, who devotes
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Bellevue Baptist in Memphis last Saturday. Danny and Laverne Haynes, their son Drew and twin sons Jeffrey and Jason and their families enjoyed a stay at the Opryland Hotel in Nashville last weekend. Little Evelyn Doyle was honored with a first Birthday celebration last Saturday at her grandparents home in Jackson. Her parents Kris and Kiley Doyle and her other grandmother Betty Doyle helped her celebrate. A birthday celebration was given for Stephen Thomas Sunday. Along with his family was his grandmother Marjorie Williams. On Sunday night, December 22 there will be a candlelight service during the worship service. Following the services, their will be refreshment in the family life center. Let’s not forget the sick during Christmas, Gyrit and Briance Kail, Debbie Jones, Alma Herbert, Fletcher Lewis, Anna Smith, Betty Barden, Lynn Coburn, Teresa Vales, Bobby Perry, Jason Reynolds, Sandra Posey, Janie Fisher, Mona Watridge, and Perry Ann McCloud.
By Marty Williams Want a fur baby for Christmas! Call-7722908! Merry Christmas has ‘jingled’ into Brownsville! The Haywood County Christmas parade was one of the most awesome we have ever had! There was a children’s parade, a pooch parade, performance by the much-sought after HHS Show Choir, directed by Michelle Tillman and of course…the float parade through town! The 1st place winnerHaywood County Rescue Squad (first time ever!) 2nd place winnerBoard of Education; 3rd Place winnerParks & Recreation! Congratulations to all and thanks for the labor of love for our community event! Thanks to everyone who helped make it one of the best we ever had!’ Christmas at College Hill was an amazing success this year! It is the annual gift from the Arts Council to Haywood County! Every school had a choir representing them! Santa popped over and visited Mrs. Claus, who was emceeing the performances, and to say hello to all the children. Santa then dashed over to the museum to hand out goody bags! After the children performed they stopped at the museum to tell Santa what they wanted for Christmas, take a walk through the Festival of Trees and get their faces painted. Refreshments were also on hand, for all the thirsty little singers!
Mrs. Claus made an appearance with Santa while the goody bags were being handed out. What a fantastically magical time! Thanks to all the Arts Council Board members for their time, in giving this gift to our community and to First State Bank for the refreshments! Sweet Ms. Linda Edmonds had herself a big time at George & Amy Moss’s home on Thanksgiving and then at Ronnie & Sheri Richards, a few days later! She absolutely loved it! Some birthdays this month are Bob Nolan, Joe Ing, Sherry Collins, Crystal Garcia, Toni Eubanks, Teri Covington, Mary Pittman, Donna Churchill, Josh Chilcutt, Jim McCarley, Larry Hill, Bob Hooper, Amy Prince, Ginger Cunningham, Alan Callery, Karen Reames, Lisa Lewis, Rena Fitts, Amber Smith, Ann Dotson, Cathy Pugh, Michael Edwards, J.P. Hathcock, Rita Hathcock, and Natalie Pinner. Happy birthday December folks! Thursday, the Chamber Ambassadors are ‘jingling’ up for their Spanish/American Christmas luncheon. All they need is $10 to donate toward a special family and to prepare for Holiday cheer, as soon as they walk in the door! They will immediately become wrapped in magic! Ho! Ho! Ho! Robert & Peggy Haynes popped up to visit Stacy and her family last Wednesday and came back Sunday.
We were missing her at the Review Club Christmas brunch, but you can’t argue about family coming first! They had an amazing time with their grandbabies! Haley Kendrick (a former Girl Scout of mine) daughter of Brenda and Doug Kendrick, is engaged! Her fiancé is Jeremy Dockerty! Congratulations to the both of you! What a dazzling Christmas gift! Happy 41st Anniversary to Rick and Barbara Bowden! Congrats! Keep Erin Butler and her family in your thoughts and prayers. She had surgery this week but is doing well! OMG! Little Trey McAdams has grown up and graduated from UT Knoxvill! His mama, daddy Jan & Jim McAdams and sister (Molly) are so proud! Way to go Trey! Denise and Mark Halbrook are on the moon! Their daughter, Sarah, is moving back to Tennessee! After graduating from Mississippi State 6 years ago, she moved to Dallas. Denise has been hoping and praying that she would get her daughter back in Tennessee and it is happening! She will soon be taking a job in Franklin, Tn. What an splendid Christmas gift! The lights at the Williams’ house are lit! Come on by! Let me hear from you! Aroundtownmarty@aol. com or 780-4111
Libra rary ry Corner By Katherine Horn rn Due to the icy conditions on the first Friday of this month, the Gingerbread House Family Night event had to be rescheduled. The rescheduled date is for tomorrow, Friday, December 20th, at 7pm. If you already registered for this event, you will remain registered. If you registered for this event, but cannot attend because of the date change, please contact the library at 772-9534. We are looking forward to a great time at Gingerbread House Family Night! The Elma Ross Public Library will be closed the following dates for the Christmas
holidays: Tuesday, December 24th; Wednesday, December 25th, and Thursday, December 26th. The Elma Ross Public Library will also be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2014 in honor of New Year’s Day. Since we will be starting a new year soon, the library will be starting a new, great, and exciting program called “Geek the Library” beginning in January. We are excited about this program and we hope that you will be excited about it too. What is Geek the Library? We are glad that you asked. We’ve all heard the term “geek’ before,
sometimes in relation to ourselves even. Instead of calling someone a “geek” as in a noun, we are using the term “geek” as a verb. Geek\Verb. 1: To love, to enjoy, to celebrate, to have an intense passion for. 2: To express interest in. 3: To possess a large amount of knowledge in. 4: To promote. Starting January 1st, we are going to “Geek Our Library” and find out what is important to you and how the library can help you achieve your goals and to maintain the library as a focal point in the community. Let’s get our Geek on! Happy Reading!
Crestview News Thank you volunteers for coming this week: Christ Temple ladies, CC Club, Douglas Chapel CME Church, First Assembly of God Church ladies, Oakview Baptist Church, Community Temple of the Living Church, Bingo ladies, Peaceful Chapel CME Church. Thank you, thank you! Everyone thoroughly enjoyed seeing the Haywood High School Show Choir on Thursday morning. They did a wonderful performance of Christmas music. Thank you to Mrs. Michelle Tillman and all of the choir for a great
performance. Christmas is just around the corner. Our residents Christmas Party will be Thursday, December 19 at 6 pm. We had such a fun time at Speciality Jewelry shopping on Thursday afternoon. We had several residents who bought gifts for Christmas. Family members and staff also bought jewelry. It was a wonderful event. Thank you to Brownsville Credit Professionals for all the lovely Christmas cards. We appreciate your thoughtfulness! Congratulations to
Mrs. Mae Mathais for our December Resident of the Month. Congratulations also to Mr. Michael Allen as our 2013 Employee of the Year. We welcome Mrs. Sarah Porch to our facility and hope she enjoys her stay with us. Thought for the week: Isaiah 9:6 NIV, To us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Price of Peace.
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Hillville - Eurekaton News By Vicki Williams “Bring all your concerns to the Lord”. This is our Thought for the Week as published in the Upper Room Devotional by Shawana A. Brown of Tennessee. The reality is that God does care about the little things that happen in our daily lives. We are all God’s children and He loves and cares for each one of us. We should be thankful to serve a God who does not compare one person’s struggles to another person’s struggles but is big enough to handle them all. Mrs. Brenda Morris Sunday School Class from Harmony enjoyed a meal together at Catfish Cabin on Thursday evening, December 5th. There were thirteen in attendance. And thirteen of the Women on Mission enjoyed a meal together at Joe’s in Bolivar on Tuesday, December 3rd. Harmony Baptist Church’s Christmas Cantata was held on Sunday morning and the Children’s program was held on Sunday evening. Both the adults and the children presented a great program. There was a great turnout for
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both of these programs. A lot of brave folks battled the cold weather on Saturday, December 14th for the Brownsville Christmas Parade. The Mt. Pleasant UMC had a float in the parade with the theme “Party at the North Pole”. A very SPECIAL THANK YOU to Mrs. Carol Bruce aka Mrs. Claus, I think she had more fun than the kids did. Thank you to Harold Garrett for letting us work on the float in his shop, Wayne Tritt for loaning the trailer and to all who contributed by helping decorate, donating decorations or riding on the float. Despite the cold weather, we had a great night of fellowship . Following the parade, Randy and Sue Goodman, Keith and Tiffany, Alex and Kaleb Goodman, Phillip and Aleta Bradford, Joyce Goodman and Gage, Sherry Allen, Jerry and Peggy Lewis, Gerald and Deborah Lewis, Jeanie and Georgie McBride, James and Ashlee Chilcutt, Travis and I enjoyed a fellowship meal at McDonald’s. The Mt. Pleasant Christmas program will be held on Sunday,
December 22nd beginning at 9:30a.m. Snacks and refreshments will be served after the program. Rhonda Holmes celebrated the big 5 0 birthday last week and Mrs. Dorothy Bruce celebrated her 93rd birthday. We wish you both a Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday! Please lift in prayer this week Mildred Williams, Roscoe Martin, Perry Ann McCloud, David Vannetter, Billie Kirkland, Hope Cannon, Dorothy Bruce, Christine Evans, Earline Benard, Mary Austin, Kim Haywood, Christine Glover, Bill Glover, Tom and Shirley Morgan, Richard Kirkland, Enid Powell, and The Nation. Please keep the family of Mrs. Sarah Porchin your thoughts and prayers as well as the family of Tyler Stroder, the young man who lost his life in the train/ automobile accident on Sugar Creek Road in Brownsville last week. If you have news to share, please call me at 772-1885, after 5:00 p.m. Until next week....God bless.
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Welcome to our newest Chamber Member: Merle Norman and Wild Sophistication Inc.!!! Tracey Sikes-Hughes recently purchased the business located at 255 West Main Street, Brownsville. Congratulations to the winners of the Christmas Parade Float Division: 3rd Place – Parks and Recreation, 2nd Place – Board of Education and 1st Place Rescue Squad!!! The Chamber Spotlight this week is on Brownsville-Bells Funeral Home. The Brownsville-Bells Funeral Home is a spacious facility located at 107 South Lafayette Avenue, just off the square in Brownsville, Tennessee. In 1945, Gilliam Jones purchased the business and operated it for three years before selling to his nephew, Fred Jones. Fred also purchased Powell Funeral Home in 1950 and consolidated it with Brownsville Funeral Home to create the business we know today. In 1962, Fred built Bells Funeral Home in Bells, Tennessee. In 1973, a beautiful chapel with vaulted ceilings was added to the existing facility in Brownsville. Fred Jones remained
owner and manager until his death in 1979. After beginning to work at the BrownsvilleBells Funeral Home in 1958, Rex Bond decided the funeral industry would be his life-long work. He attended and graduated from John A. Gupton School of Mortuary Science in Nashville, Tennessee where, in 1959, he became a licensed funeral director and embalmer. After the death of Fred T. Jones in 1979, he became owner and manager of Brownsville-Bells Funeral Home. Brownsville Memorial Gardens was purchased by Rex in the early eighties. In 1993 he sold all three businesses to a local family but continued to work and be associated with these businesses. Rex returned full-time in 2004 as Funeral Services Manager and became one of the new owners when the business was sold in 2005. The current staff of Brownsville-Bells Funeral Home includes: Silas Wilson - Assistant Funeral Director, Judy Brown* – Apprentice Funeral Director/Office Manager, Paul Lott* Family Service Counselor, Cemetery Manager for Brownsville Memorial
Gardens, and Licensed Insurance Agent, Ricky Nelson* – Maintenance/ Groundskeeper, Wendell Bradford*, Thomas Callery*, and Randy Kipley* – Non-Licensed Funeral Directors. (*denotes non-licensed funeral directors) Jim Ennis is the General Manager/Funeral Director. With over 20 years of experience in the funeral industry, Jim also brings his experience as a Minister to BrownsvilleBells Funeral Homes. Jim has served thousands of families throughout West Tennessee with care and compassion, and he is proud to be a part of the ministry of Brownsville-Bells Funeral Homes. Jim is a bi-vocational minister serving both as Pastor of the Church of Jesus Christ in Dyersburg, Tennessee, and General Manager of BrownsvilleBells Funeral Homes and Brownsville Memorial Gardens. In addition to his daily duties in the Ministry and managing the funeral homes, Jim enjoys serving as Chaplain for several law enforcement agencies in West Tennessee. Working together creates success!
Westside News By Mary W. Lewis The weather forecast tonight, Sunday was finally for warmer days for which we are so thankful. Maybe now some of us can get on with our outside decorating. We were busy outside with another project during the days with no ice, and then bam!, we were driven inside to survive. We were not planning to do a huge amount of decorating, but the neighbors on
both sides of our house, make us look bad. One side especially makes us look bad where there is so much it makes it look like – well, Christmas. The news on television tonight is going out of their way to remind us that there are only 10 days until Christmas. Scrooge tells us “remember there will be just as much to take down as you put up!” Can’t argue with that.
Week before last, The Massey’s, Brian, Sarah, and baby Eli passed through here on business. After worshipping at Westside, they spent the night as guests of Jack and Nell Fox. The Massey’s now live in Fayetteville. Our Westside members celebrating December birthdays are Mary Lucille Moses and Jerry Myers, who both share December
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23. Bradford Higgins, husband of Brittney Higgins also celebrates December 23. Linda Maddox and Regina Rains share December 24, and Margaret Aiken celebrates hers December 26. My birthday is December 29, only four days shy of the new year. School friends in 1935 always thought I was an entire year behind them. A.J. Coulston and Farah Austin finish out the month with their birthdays on December 31. The Thomason reunion scheduled at the Parks and Recreation had to be cancelled due to inclement weather last weekend. They plan to
reschedule. Please remember to pray for the following, Tim Rodgers, Larry Pittman, Flora Escue, Sylvia Hart, Charles Goodman, Angel Sutherland, Helen Walter, and Ray Faught. Also Addison Shearon, 4 year old daughter of Matthew and Shanna who had open heart surgery, and also Nancy Pierce, sister in law of Janice Naylor and Nell Fox. Also remember the bereaved, homeless, sad, and neglected, especially this time of year. Plans are in the making to deliver Christmas baskets to the shut-ins and others this week.
The noon meal that the local DOT has for it’s active and retired employees will be Thursday, December 19 at the Byrd’s Nest, courtesy of the Byrd family, including Randy Byrd. There are those who have had multiple years of service. Paul’s plaque reads 35 years. When Brother Larry and Martha Sweeney were in Jamestown, NY last week and the week before, he said it snowed everyday for six days. Well, everyone have a Merry Christmas. Please remember others and be safe and healthy. God bless all.
Wellwood/Zion News By Denise Phillips Merry Christmas to all of you who faithfully read our news each week! Thanks for all the kind words and best wishes. Remember, the manger without the cross misses the true meaning of Christ’s birth! Sunday morning at Zion Baptist Church Reese Ferrell blessed our hearts during first service with, “Oh Holy Night”. Brother Bobby used Luke 1:67-79 to introduce the Dayspring! Jesus’ illumination and His influence was the focus. Following the worship at Zion, Jimmy and I traveled to Christ Church where our grandson Mason was in the Children’s Christmas Program. Our hearts were blessed as we listened to “Oh Holy Night” again and worshiped with friends and family. Sunday night at Zion we enjoyed another Children’s Christmas Program entitled, “We Three Spies.” They were amazing and were treated to a fellowship in the family life center with lots of food and gifts for everyone. Zion folks, don’t forget the Lottie Moon Christmas offering! Also, the adult Christmas Musical will be presented the 22nd following Sunday school and breakfast. There will be no early service and no
services on the 25th. Nine men attended the community prayer breakfast at Zion Thursday. Our local celebrity (Channel 3’s Face Book Friend of the day) Brother Grover Westover brought the devotional thought for the day. After the 19th there will be no meetings until January 9th, 2014. Thanks to Brother Butch for the report each week and to all the faithful prayer warriors. Scott Tinsley enjoyed a South Dakota hunting trip with the Drake’s. Although he misses home, he told Janet he was having a wonderful time. Belinda and Caleb Potter attended the play, “Charlie Brown” in Springhill Saturday. Afterwards, they enjoyed a little shopping at Opry Mills, but said the traffic was horrible. Ray and Hilda Ellington enjoyed a trip to Hendersonville Saturday to see the Joey and Rory show. I’m sure they had a great time, compliments of their daughter Gwen. Sydney Witherspoon has been a busy little dancer, thanks to Ellington’s Dance Studio. She was part of the team that showed out at Sugar Creek and again in the Christmas Parade Saturday night. There are many
Christmas parties going on in the community. I’m sure Tommy and Reese Ferrell hosted one, but no details since it was cancelled the first time due to bad weather. Jimmy and I were blessed by hosting Ray and Ricky Ellington’s Sunday school class in our home the 13th. There were twenty-one that enjoyed baked potatoes and chili with all the trimmings, not to mention the many desserts. Thanks to our class for bringing goodies to go along with the potatoes. Everyone had a great time! Please pray for the family of Sara Porch (Lonnie’s mother), a dear, sweet lady who went home to be with the Lord last week. Also, Alan Outlaw and Erin Butler who had procedures/ surgery performed Monday. Tritt Ellington is home following an emergency room visit due to an allergic reaction to medicine. As of this day (12/15) Anthony Siler was at the emergency room. Continue praying for sick folks and their families, military personnel and families, shut-ins, those mourning loss, and the leaders of our country. Call me at 772-4257 or email me at phillipsd6@ k12tn.net if you have news. People want to know!
UT Ex Extxtetension Practice Power Generator Safety during Cold Weather Power Outages By Walter Battle Each year during this time of year we hear of carbon monoxide poisonings mainly caused by vehicles warming in enclosed home garages. As we enter into the winter season, the possibility of cold and severe weather increases the chances for occasional power outages. University of Tennessee Engineering Specialist, Tim Prather reminded staff of the 2009 ice storm (which
affected much of the state) power outages and hampered transportation for weeks. Tim pointed out a common yet dangerous practice is folks using portable generators in attached garages or basements due to theft concerns (of someone stealing the unit). The danger of using generators indoors is the exhaust gas, carbon monoxide enters the home. The specialist also reminded us just how poisonous the gas was
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stating that it (carbon monoxide) enters the blood and attaches to the hemoglobin over 200 times more readily than does oxygen, meaning that very low concentrations can be fatal. Prather recommends keeping the generator as far from the house as possible, and especially away from doors and windows. A way to prevent theft of the unit is to chain and lock it to a tree or pole.
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Thursday, December 19, 2013 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated April 29, 2003, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded May 14, 2003, at Book 254, Page 551 in Office of the Register of Deeds for Haywood County, Tennessee, executed by John F. Campbell and Louistine Campbell, conveying certain property therein described to Carter, Stanfill and Kirk, PLLC as Trustee for Centex Home Equity Company, L.L.C.; and the undersigned, Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been appointed Successor Trustee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable; and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Successor Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Successor Trustee will, on January 15, 2014 on or about 11:00 A.M., at the Haywood County Courthouse, Brownsville, Tennessee, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder FOR certified funds paid at the conclusion of the sale, or credit bid from a bank or other lending entity pre-approved by the successor trustee. The sale is free from all exemptions, which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in Haywood County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning on a point in the East margin of Cottondale Drive and being 25 feet from the center of said drive and also being the Northwest corner of Lot 7 of Country Lane Subdivision; thence with the margin of said drive North 1 degrees 46 minutes West, a distance of 115.4 feet to a point being the Southwest corner of Lot 9; thence with the South line of Lot 9 North 88 degrees 14 minutes East, a distance of 130 feet to a point being the Southeast corner of Lot 9; thence South 1 degree 46 minutes East, a distance of 115.4 feet to a point being the Northeast corner of Lot 7; thence with the North line of Lot 7 South 88 degrees 14 minutes West, a distance of 130 feet to the point of beginning. This being Lot Number 8 of Country Lane Subdivision, as shown on plat in Plat Book 2, Page 115 and 116, Register’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee. ALSO KNOWN AS: 228 Cottondale Drive, Brownsville, Tennessee 38012 This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the abovereferenced property: John F. Campbell; Louistine Campbell; Terry Emerson; Joe Emerson; Internal Revenue Service On or about September 13, 2006, the United States of America, Internal Revenue Service, filed a federal tax lien against the Defendant, Frederick Campbell, recorded in the Register’s Office of Haywood County, Tennessee, at Book 27, Page 893. Any interest in the property held by the
United States of America, Internal Revenue Service, by virtue of the aforementioned federal tax lien is both junior and inferior to the interests held by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Provided, however, that the United States of America, Internal Revenue Service, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. §7425 and 28 U.S.C. §2410(c), shall have one hundred and twenty (120) days from the date of the sale within which to redeem the property by virtue of its tax lien(s) herein by payment of the actual amount paid by the purchaser at the foreclosure sale, plus any amount in excess of the expenses necessarily incurred in connection with such property, less the income from such property, plus a reasonable rental value of such property. As required by 26 U.S.C. §7425(b), the United States of America, Internal Revenue Service has been given timely notice of this action. The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. W&A No. 931-64264 DATED December 9, 2013 INSERTION DATES: December 19, 2013; December 26, 2013; January 2, 2014 WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., Successor Trustee FOR SALE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.MYFIR.COM and WWW.REALTYTRAC. COM NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated December 13, 2007, executed by BIANCA S. PIRTLE, JAMES E. TURNER, JR., conveying certain real property therein described to Larry A. Weissman, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Haywood County, Tennessee recorded December 17, 2007, in Deed Book 48, Page 1429; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, Not Its Individual Capacity But Solely As Trustee Of The Primestar-H Fund I Trust who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, Notice of the Right to Foreclose, if required pursuant to T.C.A. § 35-5-117, was given in accordance with Tennessee law; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Haywood County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on January 9, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Main Entrance of the Haywood County Courthouse , located in Brownsville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Haywood County, Tennessee, to wit: LYING AND BEING IN THE 7th CIVIL DISTRICT
OF HAYWOOD COUNTY, TENNESSEE AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS; BEGINNING AT A STAKE IN THE EAST MARGIN OF A GRAVEL ROAD, SAID STAKE BEING 20 FEET FROM THE CENTER OF SAID GRAVEL ROAD AND BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE FRADY TRACT OF WHICH THIS LOT IS A PART, AND BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THIS NOW DESCRIBED LOT; RUNS THENCE NORTH WITH THE EAST MARGIN OF SAID ROAD 125 FEET TO A STAKE, SAID STAKE BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT NO. 2; RUNS THENCE EAST WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT NO. 2, 348.48 FEET TO A STAKE, SAID STAKE BEING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT NO. 2; RUNS THENCE SOUTH 125 FEET TO A STAKE IN THE NORTH LINE OF WHITTEN; RUNS THENCE WEST WITH THE NORTH LINE OF WHITTEN 348.48 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 1 ACRE, MORE OR LESS. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JAMES E. TURNER, JR., AND BIANCA S. PIRTLE BY DEED OF RECORD IN BOOK 48, PAGE 12, IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE OF HAYWOOD COUNTY, TENNESSEE. Parcel ID: 85-19.00 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 936 Landfill Rd, Brownsville, TN 38012. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): BIANCA S. PIRTLE, JAMES E. TURNER, JR. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of the abovedescribed property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www.rubinlublin.com/ property-listings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #64184: 2013-12-05 2013-12-12, 2013-12-19 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by a certain Deed of Trust executed April 18, 2003 by John S. Shaw and wife, Lula M. Shaw to First National Financial Title Services, Inc., as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of Haywood County, Tennessee, in Trust Deed Book 254 Page
123, and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded, in the said Register’s Office, and the owner of the debt secured, THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS, INC., ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-BC3, having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that the undersigned will, on Thursday, January 2, 2014 commencing at 02:00 PM, at the Front Door of the Courthouse, Brownsville, Haywood County, Tennessee proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property, to-wit: Situated in County of Haywood, State of Tennessee. Beginning at a point in the South margin of Berrywood Street, 25.0 feet from center, a paint mark on the concrete curb, the Northeast corner of Lot No. 48, the Northwest corner of this described lot; thence North 88° 00 minutes East along the South margin of said street 79.0 feet to a point, a paint mark on the concrete curb; thence South 2° 00 minutes East along the West line of Lot No. 50, 145.0 feet to a point, an iron stake 5.0 feet North; thence South 88° 00 minutes West 79.0 feet to a point, an iron stake 5.0 feet North; thence North 2° 00 minutes West along the East line of Lot No. 48, 145.0 feet to the beginning. Being Lot No. 49, Section 5, Rolling Acres Subdivision, a plat of which appears of record in Plat Book 2, Page 52, Register’s Office of Haywood County, Tennessee. Tax Parcel ID: 074H-E008.00 Property Address: 1152 Berrywood Avenue, Brownsville, TN. Other Interested Parties: Ford Motor Credit Company; Haywood Community Hospital All right and equity of redemption, homestead and dower waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. ARNOLD M. WEISS, Substitute Trustee Weiss Spicer Cash PLLC 208 Adams Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38l03 90l-526-8296 File # 1701-102758FC Published: December 5, December 12, December 19 Bank of America/ John Shaw SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on January 9, 2014 at 12:00PM local time, at the front east door, Haywood County Courthouse, 1 N. Washington, Brownsville, Tennessee, conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Jack F. Wallace, jtw ros, to Peter C. Ensign, Attorney at Law, Trustee, on November 6, 2002 at TD Book 248, Page 829; all of record in the Haywood County Register’s Office. Party entitled to enforce security interest: Federal National Mortgage Association, its successors and assigns The following real estate located in Haywood County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens
and encumbrances of record: BEING LOT NO. 2, HICKORY HILLS SUBDIVISION, a plat of which appears of record in Plat Book 1, page 190, Register’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee. Street Address: 1014 Key Corner Road, Brownsville, Tennessee 38012 Secondary Property Address: 1014 Key Corner Street, Brownsville, Tennessee 38012 Parcel Number: 066OD-015.00 Current Owner(s) of Property: Shirley S. Wallace and husband, Jack F. Wallace Other interested parties: The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York,as successor trustee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as trustee for the certificateholders of CWABS Master Trust, Revolving Home Equity Loan Asset Backed Notes, Series 2004-E, Cavalry SPV I, LLC, as assignee of HSBC Bank Nevada, N.A.\Orchard Bank C/O Garner & Conner, PLLC, Christopher W. Conner, Attorney and CountryWide Home Loans, Inc. The street address of the above described property is believed to be 1014 Key Corner Road, Brownsville, Tennessee 38012, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. SALE IS SUBJECT TO ANY INTEREST THAT MAY EXIST IN UNRELEASED DEED OF TRUST OF RECORD AT BOOK 185, PAGE 640, MODIFIED AT BOOK 206 PAGE 221, BOOK 212 PAGE 685, BOOK 220 PAGE 329 AND BOOK 226 PAGE 318, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF HAYWOOD COUNTY, TENNESSEE. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. If you purchase a property at the foreclosure sale, the entire purchase price is due and payable at the conclusion of the auction in the form of a certified/ bank check made payable to Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP. No personal checks will be accepted. To this end, you must bring sufficient funds to outbid the lender and any other bidders. Insufficient funds will not be accepted. Amounts received in excess of the winning bid will be refunded to the successful purchaser at the time the foreclosure deed is delivered. This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee w w w . kirschattorneys. comLaw Office of Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP 555 Perkins Road Extended, Second Floor Memphis, TN 38117
Phone (901)7675566 Fax (901)761-5690 File No. 13-054251 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE WHEREAS, on January 12, 1999, SHIRLEY WILLIAMSON et. ux., by Deed of Trust of record in Trust Deed Book 212, at Page 609, in the Register’s Office of Haywood County, Tennessee, conveyed the following described property in trust to secure the payment of a Promissory Note in the original principal amount of Sixty Three Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($63,000.00); and WHEREAS, the Deed of Trust was modified by a Modification of Deed of Trust of record in Deed Book 258, at Page 209, in the Register’s Office of Haywood County, Tennessee; and WHEREAS, the undersigned was appointed Substitute Trustee by STATES RESOURCES CORP. the legal owner and holder of the said Note, by an appointment of record dated November 14, 2013, and of record in Record Book 116, at Page 410, in the Register’s Office of Haywood County, Tennessee; and WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of said indebtedness and other provisions of the Deed of Trust have been violated, and STATES RESOURCES CORP., the lawful owner and holder of the said indebtedness, has declared the entire amount due and payable as provided by the Deed of Trust in accordance with the terms thereof, and instructed the undersigned to foreclose. NOW, THEREFORE, the public is hereby notified that the undersigned Substitute Trustee will sell the hereinafter described real estate at public auction, to the highest and best bidder, for cash in hand paid, on Thursday, January 9, 2014, at 11:30 o’clock a.m., at the east door of the Courthouse at Haywood County, Brownsville, Tennessee, said property to be sold in bar of the equity of redemption and subject to the lien of all special assessments against it. If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within a reasonable time to be announced at the sale, the next highest bidder will be deemed the successful bidder. Lying, and being situate in the City of Brownsville, 7th Civil District of Haywood County, Tennessee, bounded and described as follows; to-wit: BEING LOT NO. 92, TAMMWOOD SUBDIVISION, SECTION II, a plat of which appears of record in Plat Book 2, page 150, Register’s Office of Haywood County, Tennessee. BEGINNING at a stake in the south margin of Dove Drive and 25 feet from the center of same, the northeast corner of the herein described lot and the northwest corner of Lot No. 91, Tammwood Estates Subdivision, Section II; runs thence West 100 feet to a stake; runs thence North 125 feet to a stake in the
Advertisement for Bids The Town of Stanton is taking bids for replacing the roof of the Cannery, Shop, and Town Hall at 8 Main Street, Stanton, TN. Copies of the project specifications will be available at the Stanton Town Hall (8 Main Street) from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Monday through Friday. The Town of Stanton reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Sealed bids will be accepted in Town Hall until 2:00 pm (CST) 9 January 2014. The following information must appear on the outside of the envelope: • Name of Bidder/Company • Address and Phone Number of bidder • Bidder’s license number • Expiration date of license Mayor Allan Sterbinsky December 19, 2013
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Thursday, December 19, 2013 south margin of Dove Drive; runs thence East with the south margin of said drive 100 feet to the point of beginning. (Description taken from prior deed of record) It being the same property as that described in a Warranty Deed Hamid Bonakdar and wife, Farzaneh Kaveh to, Archie Williamson and wife, Shirley Williamson, dated January 12, 1999, and of record in Deed Book 229, at page 41, in the Register’s Office of Haywood County, Tennessee. Shirley Williamson became the owner of the entire fee as surviving tenant by the entirety upon the death of her husband, Archie Williamson, on December 16, 2010. Map 1066K, Group D, Parcel 003.00 The street address of the above described property is believed to be 509 Dove Street, Brownsville, Tennessee 38012, but such address is not part of the legal description and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. Interested Parties: Somerville Bank & Trust Company; Park Community Hospital; Haywood Community Hospital; Thomas O. Timbes; and Midland Funding, LLC. Title to said property is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell as Substitute Trustee only and will assign to the purchaser all covenants of warranty contained in said Deed of Trust. This property is subject to the Restrictive Covenants for Tammwood Subdivision, Section II, of record in Plat Book 2, page 151, in the Register’s Office of Haywood County, Tennessee; and subject further to any setbacks, easements, encroachments or utilities shown on the plat for said subdivision, of record in Plat Book 2, page 150, in the Register’s Office of Haywood County, Tennessee. The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. Said sale may be adjourned to another time or may be postponed to another date by public announcement at the appointed time of sale without readvertisement. This office is a debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. WITNESS my signature, this the 19th day of December, 2013. KIZER, BONDS, HUGHES & BOWEN, LLC BY: STEPHEN L. HUGHES Substitute Trustee P. O. Box 320 Milan, Tennessee 38358 (731) 686-1198 INSERTION DATES: December 19, 2013, December 26, 2013, January 2, 2013
STATE OF TENNESSEE VS. DELINQUENT TAXPAYERS NO. 2013-CH-21 NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to T.C.A. 675-2502, and in obedience to decrees in the Chancery Court of Haywood County, Tennessee, in the case of State of Tennessee ex rel Haywood County vs.
Delinquent Taxpayers et al. to satisfy the following judgments plus interest, costs, and current taxes due: Jonathan Belk in 1. the amount of $1,103.40 Brownsville2. Haywood County Community Action Organization in the amount of $1,231.70 Jasmine Clark in 3. the amount of $6,734.04. CMD Properties, 4. LLC, in the amount of $9,262.74. Todd C. Currie 5. and wife, Cynthia Currie, in the amount of $1,046.82. Samuel Dedmon 6. L/E in the amount of $6,386.99. Joyce Charlene 7. Gaines in the amount of $1,256.73. S. Gene Henry et 8. al Janet Laxton Hendrix in the amount of $2,090.30. Martha J. King et 9. vir Willie J. King in the amount of $5,277.56. Martha Ann 10. Manns in the amount of $6,344.31. Samuel Mathes in 11. the amount of $1,838.51. Samuel Mathes, 12. Jr. in the amount of $4,480.43. Samuel Mathes, 13. Jr., et al Veronica Poke in the amount of $626.19. Samuel Mathes 14. and Samuel Mathes, Jr., in the amount of $2,725.52. Johnny C. Porch 15. and wife, Joyce Porch, in the amount of $3,341.62. William D. 16. Rawls (deceased) now William D. Rawls, Jr., et al Donna Michelle Rawls Dancy in the amount of $11,852.08. William D. Rawls, 17. Jr., in the amount of $1,249.07. D e b o r a h 18. Walden in the amount of $8,705.31. Said property will be sold to the highest and best bidder for cash on Wednesday, January 29, 2014, at 10:00 a.m., at the Justice Complex, 100 South Dupree, Brownsville, TN 38012, subject to the right of redemption. Said property is more particularly described as follows, to-wit: 1. Jonathan Belk. A parcel of land described in Record Book 28, page 63, Register’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee, to which reference is made for a more particular description of said property, and being Map 129, Parcel 024.00, Property Assessor’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee. Property Address: 3410 Hillville Road, Whiteville, TN 38075. Brownsville2. Haywood County Community Action Organization. A parcel of land described in Record Book 83, page 520, Register’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee, to which reference is made for a more particular description of said property, and being Map 066N, Group C, Parcel 012.00, and Map 066N, Group C, Parcel 012.001, Property Assessor’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee. Property Address: 947 Scott Street, Brownsville, TN 38012. Jasmine Clark. A 3. parcel of land described in Record Book 1, page 868, Register’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee, to which reference is made for a more particular description of said property, and being Map 074A, Group G, Parcel 020.00, Property Assessor’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee. Property Address: 1110 Highland, Brownsville, TN 38012 CMD Properties, 4. LLC. Parcels of land described in Record Book 80, page 831, Record Book 75, page 390, Record Book 77, page 845, Record Book 76, page 706, and Record Book 69, page 707, Register’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee, to which reference is made for a more particular description of said property and being Map 066F, Group
B, Parcel 002.00; Map 066L, Group D, Parcel 014.00; Map 066L, Group F, Parcel 009.00; Map 066N, Group L, Parcel 012.00 and Map 075G, Group E, Parcel 004.00, Property Assessor’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee. Property Addresses: 493 Iola; 119 Young; 134 Tisdale; 940 Ingram; 734736 Madison, Brownsville, TN 38012. Todd C. Currie 5. and wife, Cynthia Currie. A parcel of land described in Deed Book 182, page 138, Register’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee, to which reference is made for a more complete description of said property, and being Map 041, Parcel 021.07, Property Assessor’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee. Property Address: 723 Briarcreek Road, Brownsville, TN 38012. Samuel Dedmon 6. L/E. A parcel of land described in Deed Book 180, page 609, Register’s Office, Haywood County,Tennessee, and Will Book O, page 170, Probate Court Clerk’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee, reference to which is made for a more particular description of said property, and being Map 066M, Group E, Parcel 012.00, Property Assessor’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee. Property Address: 304 Poplar, Brownsville, TN 38012. Joyce Charlene 7. Gaines. A parcel of land described in Deed Book 256, page 609, Register’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee, to which reference is made for a more particular description of said property, and being Map 075C, Group G, Parcel 001.00, Property Assessor’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee. Property Address: 112 College Hill Village, Brownsville, TN 38012. S. Gene Henry 8. et al Janet Laxton Hendrix. A parcel of land described in Record Book 96, page 382, Register’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee, to which reference is made for a more particular description of said property, and being Map 061, Parcel 019,00, Property Assessor’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee. Property Address: 10417 Fulton Road, Ripley, TN 38063. 9. Martha J. King et vir Willie J. King. A parcel of land described in Deed Book 185, page 392, Register’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee, to which reference is made for a more particular description of said property, and being Map 088, Parcel 026.05, Property Assessor’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee. Property Address: 641 Friendship Road, Brownsville, TN 38012. Ann 10. M a r t h a Manns. A parcel of land described in Deed Book 123, page 340, Register’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee, to which reference is made for a more particular description of said property, and being Map 066L, Group E, Parcel 019.00, Property Assessor’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee. Property Address: 147 Tisdale, Brownsville, TN 38012. 11. Samuel Mathes. Parcel of land described in Record Book 60, page 37, Register’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee, to which reference is made for a more particular description of said property, and being Map 134C, Group E, Parcel 003.00, Property Assessor’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee. Property Address: 16 South Main Street, Stanton, TN 38069. 12. Samuel Mathes, Jr. Parcels of land
described in Record Book 56, page 730, and Record Book 11, page 480, Register’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee, to which reference is made for a more particular description of said property, and being Map 134C, Group B, Parcel 028, and Map 134C, Group B, Parcel 018.00, Property Assessor’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee. Property Addresses: 20 Main Street and 2 Main Street, Stanton, TN 38069 13. Samuel Mathes, Jr., et al Veronica Poke. A parcel of land described in Record Book 41, page 39, Register’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee, to which reference is made for a more particular description of said property, and being Map 134C, Group B, Parcel 007.00, Property Assessor’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee. Property Address: 24 Main Street, Stanton, TN 38069 14. Samuel Mathes, Sr., and Samuel Mathes, Jr. A parcel of land described in Record Book 14, page 850, Register’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee, to which reference is made for a more particular description of said property, and being Map 135, parcel 029.00, Property Assessor’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee. Property Address: 15332 Highway 70 West, Stanton, TN 38069 15. Johnny Porch et ux Joyce Porch. Parcel of land described in Deed Book 189, page 578, Register’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee, to which reference is made for a more particular description of said property, and being Map 107, Parcel 015.01, Property Assessor’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee. Property Address: 188 Union-Mercer Road, Brownsville, TN 38012. 16. W. D. Rawls (deceased) now William D. Rawls, Jr., et al Donna Michelle Rawls Dancy. Parcels of land described in Deed Book 185, page 638; Deed Book 134, page 399; Deed Book 151, page 449; and Deed Book 153, page 440A, Register’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee, to which reference is made for a more particular description of said property, and being Map 066N, Group G, Parcel 001.00; Map 066M, Group G, Parcel 029.00; Map 075E, Group C, Parcel 018.00; and Map 075K, Group E, Parcel 003.00, Property Assessor’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee. Property Addresses: Cherry Extended; Thomas Street; 919-921 East Jefferson and 411 Hatchie, Brownsville, TN 38012. D. 17. W i l l i a m Rawls, Jr. Parcel of land described in Deed Book 228, page 316, Register’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee, to which reference is made for a more particular description of said property, and being Map 075C, Group D, Parcel 019.02, Property Assessor’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee. Property Address: 410 Wilson, Brownsville, TN 38012 18. D e b o r a h Walden. A parcel of land described in Record Book 66, page 300, Register’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee, to which reference is made for a more particular description of said property, and being Map 066L, Group A, Parcel 010.00, Property Assessor’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee. Property Address: Northside Furniture, 1147 North Washington, Brownsville, TN 38012. PAT H. MANN, JR, DELINQUENT TAX ATTORNEY SARAH LEVY, CLERK & MASTER 772-0122
Brownsville Police Department 12/09/2013 Jeldon Curtis: aggravated assault, domestic related. HWOB. 12/10/2013 Nathaniel Alexander Jones: rape of a child, aggravated sexual battery, sexual battery, violation of probation. HWOB. 12/11/2013 Jeremy Roberts: speeding, driving on revoked/suspended license. $1,500/app. 12/13/2013 Christopher Cunningham: driving under the influence-second offense, possession of schedule II, simple possession schedules VI. $11,000/app. James Thomas Holloway: domestic assault. HWOB. 12/14/2013 Shemron Crawford: possession of schedule VI, financial responsibility-insurance, violation registration law. $5,000/app. 12/15/2013 Steven Devon King, Jr.: filing false report(s). HWOB. Carlton Shaw: driving on revoked/suspended license ($5,000/app), contempt of court on failure to appear ($250), contempt of court on failure to appear ($250), contempt of court on failure to appear ($250), contempt of court on failure to appear ($250). Shannon Grace Wilson: theft of property under $500. $3,000/app.
Haywood County Sheriff’s Department 12/09/2013 Toramie Lavoid McKinnie: violation of probation circuit court, violation of probation general sessions court. $50,000/app. Billy Thomas Williams, III: evading arrest-felony, theft of property over $500, aggravated assault (x2), vandalism, violation of probation-general sessions court. $200,000/app. 12/11/2013 Randall Deondra Holloway: failure to appear. $750 cash only. Xavion Lamar Jelks: violation of probationcircuit court. $50,000. Taiwan Taylor: failure to appear. HWOB. 12/12/2013 Delano Lashawn Bond: violation of probation-circuit court. $50,000/app. William Chandler Norris: contempt of court. $750 cash only. 12/14/2013 Vernon William Martin: violation of probation-circuit court. $50,000/app. 12/15/2013 Juan Martin Arevalos Rosas: public intoxication, contributing to a minor. HWOB.
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TDOT wants feedback on the future of transportation investments Citizen involvement encouraged in the decision-making process Hate sitting in traffic? Is your daily commute growing? Want more transportation choices? The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is updating its 25Year Long Range Transportation Plan to address the growing needs and changing demands of Tennessee’s transportation system. Public input is critical in establishing the goals of the department and
making the 25-Year Long Range Transportation Plan a success. Updated every five years, the plan will serve as the TDOT’s roadmap for future statewide transportation investments. “We are taking a new approach for this Long Range Transportation Plan,” said TDOT Commissioner John Schroer. “Unlike previous plans, it will be fiscally responsible, restrained and most importantly,
achievable. That’s why it’s so important for our customers to help us prioritize our future transportation investments.” TDOT has already gathered valuable input from state and local partners through eight regional Long Range Transportation Plan Summits held across the state earlier this fall. Nearly 300 stakeholders provided important feedback on a number
TOSHA’s voluntary protection program sites have a 70 percent lower injury/illness rate than the national industry average Only 30 worksites across the state have achieved VPP status The Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) operated by the Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a division of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, is an excellent way for employers to challenge themselves and their employees to achieve a higher standard of maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. Data results indicate that the program is having a significant impact on the injury and illness rates at the state’s VPP sites. Currently, there are 38 companies and more than 24,000 employees participating in the VPP program in Tennessee. The sites have experienced injury and illness rates 70% below their respective industry averages. In 2012, seven of the state’s VPP sites experienced zero recordable injuries. The criteria for participation in TOSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program are rigorous (to see if your facility is eligible visit http://www.tn.gov/labor-wfd/ tosha/vpp5.shtml). The award is highly coveted and currently possessed by the following 38 sites:
In order to qualify to be a VPP site, candidates must demonstrate that they have performed in a manner that is below the national average for injury and illness rates in their industrial classification. They must also have all of the critical safety and health management system components in place and involve their employees in all safety and health issues. “VPP is the state’s most prestigious recognition for excellence in the area of safety and health program management,” said TOSHA Assistant Administrator Jim Flanagan. “TOSHA maintains the standards for VPP participation at a high level and is honored to partner with the 38 sites that are striving to achieve safety and health excellence.” The potential benefits to being a VPP participant include improved employee motivation to work safely, leading to better quality and productivity; reduced workers’ compensation costs; and recognition in the community. VPP participant sites generally experience 60 to 80 percent fewer lost workday injuries than would be expected of an “average” site of the same size in their industries. In the VPP program, employees and TOSHA work cooperatively to implement the elements of effective safety and health management. The program is periodically reviewed by TOSHA to ensure all the elements are being met, and all parties work diligently to continuously improve the system. ITW Dynatec has been a VPP site since 2005. “As a company, we wanted to achieve excellence in every aspect of our business, and we wanted to give our people the safest and healthiest work environment possible to ensure they go home in the same condition in which they came to work,” said ITW Dynatec HR Manager/Safety Coordinator Denise Steiner. “The process of becoming VPP-certified was rigorous, as it should be. We involved every one of our employees in the quest. We now have a self-sustaining program that confirms safety as our number one priority. Our people are proud of being a VPP company and are excited about safety!” For more information about the Voluntary Protection Program and how your facility can participate contact the Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration at (800) 325-9901.
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website at: www.tdot. state.tn. TDOT has also established the “Book-APlanner”, an interactive outreach program and presentation, administered through the Long-Range Planning Department’s Office of Community Transportation (OCT). Attendees are able to share their input via live polling to assist TDOT in making sure the community’s needs are addressed as they look
to the future. To “BookA-Planner” for your organization, please visit the website. TDOT’s mission focuses on providing the best multimodal transportation system in the nation by designing and operating transportation facilities that enable safe access for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders of all ages and abilities.
TN Department of Safety and Homeland Security Identity Crimes Unit, THP arrest one of Shelby County’s most wanted on fraud charges The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s Identity Crimes Unit and the Tennessee Highway Patrol’s Criminal Investigations Division (CID) arrested two Memphis men, including one of Shelby County’s most wanted suspects, on Monday in Memphis. Investigators have been working with the state Department of Treasury for approximately one year on cases involving cells throughout Tennessee who were printing and cashing fraudulent checks containing the state’s routing and account numbers. On Thursday, December 12, the Treasury Department sent investigators a list of checks that were cashed at Wal-Mart money centers in the Memphis area. Sergeant Matt Sipes, Trooper Brad Simpson, and Homeland Security Investigator Joey Hudgins were able to identify individuals involved in the fraudulent check scheme by reviewing store surveillance
video. Further investigation led the agents to a suspect who acted as a “middle man” in the case. Detectives acted as perpetrators and met with the suspect on Monday afternoon to become involved in the plan. The suspect then went to several locations, including a site to receive the checks, while agents on the ground tracked the individual and THP provided aerial support. The suspect was taken into custody without incident at the Kentucky Fried Chicken near the Regency Inn on Third Street in Memphis. Investigators returned to the Regency Inn where they found two individuals attempting to destroy evidence. After receiving consent to search the room, detectives discovered various cell phones and seized approximately one gram of powder cocaine and over $1,000 in U.S. currency. Two suspects were arrested during this operation. Derrick Deon
Martin, the “middle man”, was arrested and charged with criminal impersonation, possession of schedule II drugs, criminal simulation, forgery (2 counts) and identity theft. Martin, 34, of Memphis, was on Shelby County’s most wanted list with numerous outstanding violent felony warrants. Marvin Smith, 34, of Memphis was charged with possession of schedule II drugs (cocaine) with intent to deliver. Both suspects were booked into the Shelby County Jail. Booking photos may be obtained from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. The Jackson Police Department assisted in this investigation. The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s (www.TN.Gov/safety) mission is to ensure that our state is a safe, secure place in which to live, work and travel; enforce the law with integrity; and provide customer-focused services professionally and efficiently.
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Brownsville States-Graphic/Jennifer Willis First South Bank hosted a Christmas Open House at their main branch on West Main Thursday, December 12. Guests were treated to light snacks and refreshments.
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