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BPD takes more guns and drugs off the streets BY JENNIFER WILLIS jwillis@statesgraphic.com

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The Brownsville Police Department took more guns and drugs off the streets of Brownsville early this week. According to a press release, officers investigated an aggravated domestic assault at 640 Windrow Road on Tuesday, December 3. During their investigation, officers discovered what appeared to be drug paraphernalia inside of the residence. After obtaining a search warrant, officers conducted a search of the residence which yielded 20 individual bags of marijuana, scales, a Highpoint 9mm handgun, a Tech 9 pistol, ammunition, and high capacity

magazines for both weapons. Three people were arrested as a result of the investigation and search. Nineteenyear-old Jamarrius Deon Grant of Oakland was arrested and charged with possession of schedule VI with intent, criminal impersonation, a g g r a v a t e d domestic assault, drug paraphernalia and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent felony. Eighteen-yearold Tyron Levondre Morris and 21-yearold Ladarrius Sanchez Taylor were arrested and charged with possession of a schedule VI with intent, drug paraphernalia and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent felony.

Jamarrius Grant

Ladarrius Taylor

Tyrone Morris

Brownsville States-Graphic/Photo courtesy of the Brownsville Police Department

Kendrick’s art to be displayed on Capitol Christmas tree

Mark Kendrick ‘s ornament that was designed to represent Haywood County of the Capitol Christmas tree. Brownsville States-Graphic/Photo courtesy of Marty Williams BY JENNIFER WILLIS jwillis@statesgraphic.com

the BrownsvilleHaywood County Chamber of T e n n e s s e e Commerce looking recently realized for an artist to create that Haywood such an ornament. County was not Marty Williams represented on the gave them Mark Capitol Christmas Kendrick’s number. tree, and called

He received a call from the First Lady’s office asking if he’d be interested in the project. He accepted and later received a 5-inch gold ornament in the mail. Kendrick worked

on the project for about three weeks, and the final product is shown above from each angle. “I am so porud of him,” said Marty Williams. “We are proud to have

someone of his artistic caliber representing Haywood County on the state tree! They couldn’t have made a better choice.” Kendrick’s art has been used for various projects in

Haywood County for many years. He placed second in the “100th Year Artist Contest” for a picture he drew of his son playing his guitar on a bench in front of the Courthouse.

Brownsville to receive $162,598 grant for rail line rehabilitation project Delta Regional Authority Leverages Federal Resources to Support Communities and Invest in Infrastructure, Workforce Development to create jobs A new investment of resources aimed at Delta small business owners, entrepreneurs, and communities is designed to strengthen the region’s economy and create jobs for Delta residents, the Delta Regional Authority and Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam announced today. Five new investments

coming directly to West Tennessee, from extending sewer systems and improving rail lines to supporting programs that train workers in software programming, leverage $831,713 in federal resources into nearly $2 million in total public and private investment for the Delta region, its people, and its future. The awards

are provided through the DRA States’ Economic Development Assistance Program. These investments are in addition to $162,500 for the expansion of a workforce development program through this year’s first round of SEDAP funding in March. DRA coordinates directly with Tennessee’s three local development

districts in the region for program funding implementation. DRA Federal CoChairman Chris Masingill said, “Working to grow the economy, develop a skilled workforce, and create jobs is our number one commitment to the people of the Delta. These investments continue our commitment to

building communities and improving the lives of people in the Delta region.” S P E C I F I C INVESTMENT PROJECTS • Java BootCamp: Developing for the Future, Shelby and Fayette Counties, TN (TN7, TN9): Institute the Java BootCamp, a comprehensive

program designed to fully prepare graduates with the programming skills and practices in demand by the Java Software Development see GRANT on pg A3

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Community Holiday Events December 5 Festival of Trees: Free to the public Thursday, Dec. 5 through Wednesday, Dec. 18, at College Hill Center. Weekdays 10am-7pm except Wed., 10am-4pm; and weekends 1pm-4pm. Drop money in the box to vote for your favorite tree. All proceeds to benefit the Haywood County Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. INSOUTH’s Taste of Christmas: 5pm-7pm. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children. Visit with Santa and carriage rides included in the price. All proceeds benefit Relay for Life. Art Party at the Museum: 6:30pm-8:30pm at the Delta Heritage Center. Bring your favorite beverage and snacks and leave with a masterpiece of your own creation. Cost is $35, and includes all materials. Call 731-779-9000 to reserve your spot.

December 6 Christmas Basket Fundraiser: 7:15am-around noon at Brownsville Radio. This year’s goal is $20,000 or more to provide baskets to needy families. Call 731-772-3200 or 731-772-3500 to pledge a donation. Gingerbread House Family Night: 7pm-8:30pm at the Elma Ross Library. Reservations are required.

December 8 Stanton Christmas Parade: Main Street Stanton at 3 pm.

December 9 Christmas at College Hill: 6pm-8pm. Enjoy light refreshments and hear the school children sing their favorite Christmas tunes.

December 14 Brownsville Christmas Parade & Santa on the Square: Children to Court Square at 3 pm to visit with Santa and participate in the Annual Children’s Christmas Parade around the courthouse. Pet owners are invited to bring their four legged friends dressed in their holiday finest for a Pooch Parade at 4 p.m., followed by choirs and entertainment from the square until parade time at 6 p.m. The HHS Show Choir will perform at 5 p.m. Food vendors will be on the scene and parade watchers are invited to visit with local merchants while waiting for the annual Christmas Parade to begin. Holiday Hustle: 5pm – 6pm. Begins at Carl Perkins Center. Naughty or nice, runner or walker, come burn a few holiday calorie and give back to the community in the 2nd Annual Holiday Hustle, benefiting the Carl Perkins Center. Dress up to show your holiday spirit. The event will begin at the Carl Perkins Center, go west on Main Street to circle the square and back. If at any point during the event you need to turn around, please feel free to do so. Contact the Carl Perkins Center at 731-772-8378 to register.

December 19 Opening Reception-Becoming the Volunteer State Exhibit: 6pm – 8pm at the Delta Heritage Center. Everyone is invited to the free event.

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Exchange Club donates more than 100 t-shirts to the Ruth Sunday School Class

Brownsville States-Graphic/Photo submitted In May, The Brownsville Exchange Club invited the Ruth Sunday School Class of the Brownsville Baptist Church to join them for lunch and to talk about their community service mission of making and providing turbans free of charge for cancer patients. The Exchange Club members were so

inspired by their work that they decided to have a T-shirt drive for the Ruth Class. These devoted ladies make the turbans from old T-shirts and have an assembly line process that they follow. Each person is assigned a speciﬁc task based on their strengths, and the turbans pass from work station

Grant continued... • industry. The program will be expanded from one seven-week course per year to a full-time Java BootCamp program with seven courses annually. DRA: $150,000; Total Project Cost: $762,206; (50 people to be trained). • City of Brownsville Rail Line Rehabilitation Project, Brownsville, TN (TN8): Improve and rehabilitate rail lines for the Industrial Lead Track. The improvement of this rail will ensure the continued operation of the plants in the industrial park. DRA: $162,598; Total Project Cost: $180,665. • Crosstown Development “Crosstown Creative Commons” Project, Crosstown, TN (TN9): Design a common, strategically-located space to connect professionals and educational programs from a variety of disciplines to members of the public who are working at, living in, and visiting the renovated Sears Crosstown Building in Midtown Memphis. DRA: $200,000; Total Project Cost: $434,920. • McKenzie Job Training and Recruitment Facility, McKenzie, TN (TN8): Renovate an

existing building in downtown McKenzie for the implementation of an economic development/ job training facility. DRA: $200,000; Total Project Cost: $331,210; (35 people to be trained). • Mason Hall Water Storage, Obion County, TN (TN8): Replace two 30-yearold water storage tanks with a new 2,000 gallon tank to both conserve and keep clean the drinking

to work station until complete. They started making turbans in 2003 and have since donated over 12,000 turbans to cancer patients in the area. That is a rate of 25 per week! Turbans are delivered to St. Jude’s, the West Clinic, the Jackson Clinic, and other area cancer care clinics. Patients are very

excited to receive the lovingly made turbans and often comment how comfortable and warm they are. On November 20th the inspirational Ruth Class returned for another Exchange Club meeting. During this visit, the Exchange Club presented the Ruth Sunday School Class

water of 80 homes in the community of Mason Hall. DRA: $19,515; Total Project Cost: $27,015. The Delta Regional Authority is a federalstate partnership that is congressionally mandated to identify and provide investment to help grow the small business and entrepreneurial community in the 252 counties and parishes of the Delta. The investments come through the DRA’s States Economic Development Assistance Program. With 45 Local

Development Districts as front-line project managers, these investments by the Delta Regional Authority support job creation and community development projects. In twelve project cycles, the Authority has leveraged more than $2.7 billion in public and private investment into DRA projects that are helping to create and retain more than 41,000 jobs, train nearly 30,000 workers, and afford more than 69,000 families access to clean water and sewer service.

Buy a chance to win a $500 gift certiﬁcate to Delta Gunner Firearms and support Haywood County’s District 9 Volunteer Fire Department! The Haywood County District 9 Volunteer Fire Department is selling tickets for the chance to win a $500 gift certificate to Delta Gunner Firearms. The cost is $10 per ticket, and all proceeds benefit the HC District 9 VFD. Tickets can be purchased at the Brownsville States-Graphic, Delta Gunner Firearms, and from any District 9 firefighter. There is no limit on the number of tickets you may purchase. The drawing will be held Monday, December 23 at 4:30 p.m. at the Brownsville States-Graphic, and the winner will be contacted by phone. Get your tickets today! The drawing is just in time for Christmas, and would make the perfect gift!

with over one hundred T-shirts collected from our drive. The Ruth Class will assuredly put these T-shirts to good use. All enjoyed a Thanksgiving lunch prepared by Exchange Club member Mickey Gallaspy. Also during the meeting, the Exchange Club and the Ruth

Class members signed Christmas cards that will be sent to wounded veterans so that they know they are thought of and appreciated during Christmas and throughout the year. What a great time of year to have community service groups come together and help each other out.

Restoration of the Historic Flagg Grove School Childhood School of Tina Turner $75,000

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West TN Delta Heritage Center is working to restore Flagg Grove School, the childhood school of Tina Turner. 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

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Weekly Devotional And the angel said unto them, Fear not; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord…..And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, Glory to God, in the highest and on earth peace, good will toward men.. Luke 2:11,13,14 KJV Imagine a world filled with sin and strife and a people who wander to and fro living as sheep without a shepherd with no joy, peace, or hope for a better life that will last throughout eternity. Their world is filled with an abundance of evil and wickedness. Is not their more to life than this? Is there not hope for each of us? Do our life experiences have any similarities to those described? But wait a minute. There is an important story coming from Bethlehem that will address these situations. It is the greatest gift of all time that was born in a lowly stable in Bethlehem long ago. His name is “Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins.” He shall also be called “Immanuel, which being interpreted is, God be with us.” Why not accept this precious gift which is for everyone. Jesus reminds us in Matthew 7:7, “Ask, and it shall be given you, seek, and ye shall find, knock and it shall be opened unto you.” -Jerry Wilson BAPTIST CHURCH 554 Hillville Rd 731-254-9818

SNIPES GROVE BAPTIST 1272 Thornton Rd. 772-5825

HARMONY BAPTIST CHURCH 4684 Eurekaton Rd 731-254-8746

STANTON BAPTIST CHURCH 107 Covington Rd. 548-6015

ALLEN BAPTIST 5533 U.S. Hwy. 79 N. 772-3930

HICKORY GROVE BAPTIST Hickory Grove Haynes Rd. 772-1259

ST. PAUL BAPTIST 4270 Hwy. 76 S. 772-1149

ANTIOCH BAPTIST 8432 Hwy. 79 N. 772-5682

HOLLY GROVE BAPTIST 8488 Poplar Corner Road 772-2627

UPPER SALEM BAPTIST 81 Coburn Rd. 772-6538

ANTIOCH BAPTIST Tibbs Community Church 9327 Tibbs Rd 772-5682

IGLESIA BAUTISTA CRISTO REY 1458 E. Main St. 772-6024

WILLOW GROVE BAPTIST Jackson Hwy. 772-4644

LONDON BRANCH BAPTIST London Branch Rd. 772-2283

WOODLAND BAPTIST 885 Woodland Church Rd. 772-5004

CHRIST EPISCOPAL 140 N. Washington Ave. 772-9156

LOWER SALEM MISSIONARY BAPTIST 1230 E. Jefferson St. 772-8027

WOODLAWN BAPTIST 11007 Hwy. 19 W 772-3530

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MACEDONIA BAPTIST 103 Macedonia Rd. 772-4770 MERCER BAPTIST 1201 S. Dupree Ave. 772-2536 NEW HOPE BAPTIST 586 Bond Ferry Rd. 772-5616 NEW REVELATION MISSIONARY BAPTIST 400 Rawls St. 772-1020

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FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF GOD 221 S. Russell St. 779-9585

PROSPECT CME #1 2656 Prospect Lane 772-9070

CHURCH OF GOD & CHRIST

SPRING HILL METHODIST CHURCH 441 Spring Hill Rd Stanton

REFUGEE TEMPLE HOLINESS 977 King Ave. 772-4166 ST. JAMES CHURCH OF GODCHRIST 305 W. Thomas St. 772-0354

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KINGDOM HALL - JEHOVAH’S WITNESS 1040 Boyd Ave. 772-6499

ZION BAPTIST 1733 Upper Zion Rd. 772-4211

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CATHOLIC ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC 910 N. Washington Ave. 772-3514

CHURCH OF CHRIST CHURCH OF CHRIST OF BEECH GROVE 778 Beech Grove Rd. 772-3449

BROWNSVILLE DISTRICT UMC 1489 E. Main St. 772-9882 DANCYVILLE C.M.E. CHURCH 3515 Dancyville Rd. 548-6725 DOUGLAS CHAPEL C.M.E. CHURCH 3659 Stanton - Koko Rd. 548-6800

NEW VISION BAPTIST 612 Fulton Rd. 772-2663

JEFFERSON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST 1234 E. Jefferson St. 772-3316

FARMERS CHAPEL CME 107 N. Wilson Ave. 772-3056

OAKVIEW BAPTIST Winfield Lane 772-3933

CHURCH OF CHRIST 1238 Thorton Rd. 772-3344

FIRST UNITED METHODIST 117 E. Franklin St. 772-0365

PEACEFUL CHAPEL MB 1221 Fairground Rd. 772-9473

WESTSIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST 3235 Hwy. 54 W. 772-3810

POPLAR CORNER BAPTIST 1010 Boyd Ave. 772-0950

STANTON CHURCH OF CHRIST Holland Avenue

SHAW’S CHAPEL BAPTIST 3772 Shaw Chapel Rd. 772-7738

MARVIN CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST 588 Marvin Chapel Rd. 772-6146

CHURCH OF GOD

MT. PLEASANT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 315 Mt. Pleasant Rd 254-9518

CHURCH OF GOD BROWNSVILLE 1155 Berkley Dr

PROSPECT CME 10010 Hwy. 76 S.

CHURCH OF THE LORD JESUS 687 Bell St. 772-5357

STANTON UNITED METHODIST 115 Covington St. 234-4914 ST. PETER CME 5519 Fulton Rd. 772-5008

FAITH DELIVERANCE 1193 Tamm St. 772-2236 FAMILY LIFE FELLOWSHIP 1274 Thornton Rd 734-2700 FIRST HOLINESS CHURCH 205 E. Jefferson Street 772-8002 GREAT HEIGHTS 1274 Thornton Rd. 779-9689

TABERNACLE CME 151 E. Thomas St. 772-7774 UNION GROVE UNITED METHODIST 8118 Hwy 70 E. 772-5168 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

GREATER NEW BIRTH OF CHRIST 505 Tyus St. 772-8247 HOPE OF FAITH 900 S. Grand Ave. 772-6700 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

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Calendar 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

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On the Agenda... Thursday, December 5 The Haywood High School Show Choir Dinner Concert that was originally scheduled for Thursday, December 5 and Friday, December 6 has been rescheduled for Thursday, December 12 and Friday, December 13 due to possible inclement weather.

Saturday, December 7 The Haywood High School Class of 1994 will hold a class reunion meeting at 4:00 p.m. at El Ranchitos restaurant. ALL classmates are encouraged to attend. For additional information contact Karetha Taylor-Miller @ 731-780-3912, Stacy Taylor @ 731-697-7820, or Jocelyn Flagg @ 731-443-6446

Sunday, December 8 The Haywood County Annual Goodwill Program will be held at First Baptist Church, located at 311 Jefferson St. in Brownsville, at 6:30 pm. Several choirs and groups have been invited. Participating churches are Barlett Chapel, Douglass Chapel, Prospect #2, Dancyville, Good Hope, Oakview, and Upper Salem. The public is invited.

Tuesday, December 10 Grief Share will be hosting Surviving the Holidays from 5 to 7 pm at First United Methodist Church located at 117 East Franklin Street. The holiday season is fast approaching, and you are likely experiencing a jumble of emotions that you’ve yet to sort out. Facing a holiday after the death of a loved one can be more difficult than your friends and even family members may realize. During this 2-hour group seminar, you will find help to not only survive the holidays, but to find strength, healing and tools to move forward in your daily walk. You are invited to this time of sharing and learning. There is no cost. Refreshments and childcare are available plus you will receive a free book and devotion guide specifically created for the holiday season. If you have any questions call 731772-0365.

Thursday, December 12

Crossword: Holiday Movies

The Haywood High School Show Choir Dinner Concert that was originally scheduled for Thursday, December 5 and Friday, December 6 has been rescheduled for Thursday, December 12 and Friday, December 13 due to possible inclement weather.

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Off the Beaten Path with Jerry Wilson

Changing a Christmas tradition Black Friday is behind us and most of us are probably glad it is finally over as we move on toward Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. For some, you may have sacrificed a portion of Thanksgiving Day in those stores where Black Friday started a little earlier than usual. Early reports indicate a good turnout of shoppers was reported even surpassing last year. However, even with greatly reduced prices, the money spent was actually less by a few percentage points compared to sales a year ago. In spite of some reports that the economy is improving somewhat, shoppers are spending more conservatively each year. Such shopping habits were not conducted in similar fashion several years back. I remember those times when we had a tendency of going a little hog wild just a few decades back. Heck, I remember when people were actually borrowing money and loading up credit cards in order to meet the demands of their Christmas list. Much of the next year would be needed to honor the debt accumulated. I was also on that list more than once until my

late wife insisted that she would be doing her Christmas shopping on a pay-as-you-go basis. She would start preparing for Christmas at the New Year. While the cost may have been about the same, we were not taking on extra debt. Some traditions regarding the exchange of gifts at Christmas have been changing in recent years. For instance, I have friends in Nashville who have completely changed their tradition regarding gifts at Christmas time. This took place once their children were married and started their own families. They also live many miles away and are unable to come home for Christmas. Here’s how they handled the situation. They would send a check to the children with instructions to buy gifts for themselves and the grandchildren. The grandchildren chose to continue their gift exchange with the grandparents and send it to them. The grandchildren responded and the gifts created by they own hands were more than equal to any of the gifts from previous years. The couple decided that they would change their tradition for Christmas by sharing with those less

fortunate. They pooled the money that was normally spent on each other and used it to purchase gifts for the people they would be visiting on that special day. They chose one of the soup kitchens for the homeless in Nashville as the first leg of their new tradition. They volunteered to work as servers in the food line and carried on conversations with each one who came by. When the serving was complete, they ate from the same line as the homeless and also ate with them at the same tables. This would serve as their main course meal on their new Christmas journey. After the Christmas lunch, they placed the gifts in the spaced shared with gifts from others as well and assisted in passing out the gifts to those present. The day concluded with a gathering around the Christmas tree singing carols and sharing conversation. They shared this story with me immediately following that first Christmas and both agreed that it was one of their best Christmas celebration. According to last report, they are still following the tradition.

Letter to the Editor: Education Reforms Involving Excessive Testing Dear Editor: As a lifelong educator who has taught in public schools for almost twentyeight years, I find it very troubling to see what is happening in public education in regards to assessing students. I recently attended a public forum on this topic in Jackson. There, I found more evidence why we need to re-evaluate what we are doing in Tennessee in regards to testing. I listened intently while students, parents, teachers, and administrators shared their experiences with testing. Students and parents told of testing anxiety to the point that children were becoming physically ill from the pressure to do well on standardized tests. Teachers expressed concern about the amount of time being spent on preparing students for the tests. In many cases, as much as six weeks of instruction time is lost to preparing students for standardized tests. That doesn’t include the time required to administer the tests. If students were to go through k-12 in Tennessee with the current testing structure and take each class with an End of Course exam, they would have to take 32 standardized tests by the end of their schooling. I believe that Tennessee is spending too much time and money on testing. Tennessee spent $40 million dollars on testing in 2013 and with the new PARCC Assessment for the common core standards the cost will rise. The PARCC

assessment is being developed for next school year and is currently funded by a $186 million Race to the Top grant. All of these tax dollars for testing are going to out of state vendors rather than staying in our state to help children. In addition to being a teacher, I serve as a local county commissioner and sit on the budget committee. I can attest that my county could use more help from the state of Tennessee in providing just the basics that our students need such as; textbooks, technology, science labs, career technology programs, and buildings. I work at a school that has as many as fifteen floating teachers in any given year because there are not enough classrooms. Tennessee’s school reforms are placing more of the funding burden on local government and limit our ability to provide basic services. I am not opposed to assessments, but it has clearly gotten out of hand. Assessments shouldn’t be the sole indicator of success. Tennessee is now making student scores a major part of teacher evaluation while approximately 60% of educators teach in untested areas. Additionally, the State Board has tied teachers’ licensing to assessment scores. Many of Tennessee’s finest educators are either retiring or looking for other careers because they are being set up for failure. Rural school systems are at a growing disadvantage in hiring

new teachers because of the inability to provide financial incentive to attract good teachers. Critical investments must be made to ensure educators have the resources and time to collaborate and make adjustments to classroom instruction with new curriculum changes. Additional resources must be allocated in Tennessee to bring schools’ technology up to speed. Teachers, education support professionals, and parents must work together to ensure the best possible implementation of standards so every student can reap the benefits regardless of what community they come from. We are entering uncharted waters in Tennessee public education. Most of the school reform is being advocated by outside sources that will benefit financially. The quality and depth of learning is being sacrificed in Tennessee for an assessment score. That is a shame. Why not take a more safe approach in implementing proven educational policies and then fund them accordingly? Nothing will change until parents begin to say enough is enough. Please express your concerns to your Governor, State Legislators, State Education Commissioner, and Tennessee State Board of Education Representative. Jeff Lipford President, McNairy County Education Association

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By 28th Judicial District Circuit Court Judge

Remembrance of things past I got a call Friday before last from an old high school buddy, who wanted to know if I remembered where we were 50 years earlier, November 22, 1963. Of course I did. That was the day everything changed, the day American innocence and optimism began to die. We didn’t know it then, or maybe we did, but nothing would ever be the same. We were seniors in high school, in the middle of what was an utterly ordinary, boring, school day. Until it wasn’t. Then, suddenly, in an instant, the day became the most dramatic in our young lives, the memory of the president’s assassination and its aftermath vividly and forever burned into our memories. Or was it? “Tell me what you remember,” he said, after which I immediately recalled and recounted my memory of the two of us walking into the main hall after lunch and encountering one of our teachers who said to us, “have you heard? Kennedy’s been shot, and they think he’ll die.” “That’s not exactly how I remember it,” my friend said. “I remember it being in chemistry class.” He then went on to recount who was sitting where, calling up his own vivid recollection that I had no memory of whatsoever. For 50 years I’ve been telling the same story, I think, and I presume he has as well, of how the two of us heard about the assassination of John Kennedy. But one of us is wrong, possibly both, and it may be that each of our memories has evolved over time, changing here or there, filling in the blanks or maybe even adding things we’ve heard from other people to our individual memory banks. My first thought was that he was wrong. I knew my memory could not be wrong. It was too vivid. I played it over in my mind and the film played out exactly as I remembered it. I couldn’t be wrong! But of course, the reality is, I could be. And so could you if you’re old enough to remember that day, or if not, you may have the same kind of memory of the 9/11 attacks or the Challenger disaster. When we experience, even vicariously, a shocking and emotional public event, we form

what some psychologists call “flashbulb memories” of that event. The theory is that just as a camera flashbulb fires and imprints an image permanently on film, a startling emotional event is emblazoned on our own memory and remains there unchanged, charging the event with extra meeting, and we tell each other we’ll never forget exactly where we were and what we were doing when we heard the startling news. And we don’t ever forget the event. My friend called me 50 years later, and we mourned the loss of that long-ago day. We spoke of events of the following few days as well, and we were less certain as to how those events played out, but the emotional, vivid memory of where we were when we heard the news is one of which we both were certain. Except that we weren’t. Flashbulb memories, research has now shown us, are highly fallible, just like memories for ordinary events. But most people don’t know or believe that. Most think memory is more powerful, more objective and more reliable than it actually is. Most people, as a matter of fact, believe memory operates like a video camera, accurately recording events for later review. But it doesn’t. Research has shown that flashbulb memories deteriorate over time, just as ordinary memories do. Whether it’s the Challenger space shuttle explosion or the World Trade Center bombing, when you question people about their memories of those events, they change over time.

Even after only a few days, people remember events differently. Why? News coverage and commentaries and conversations with other people skew what we remember. Extra information gets added and we add and subtract details to make the memories logical. We fill in the blanks. We develop theories and begin to interpret facts to support those theories, and by the time three years have passed, 40% of us will misremember some aspect of the event we claim we have never forgotten. But because of the intensity of such memories, and the importance of the event to us, we remain highly confident of the accuracy of our memories, long after-the-fact. Even 50 years later. The fact is, however, that memory is very prone to fallacy and suggestiveness. Some studies reveal that simply asking someone to recall an event a second time can add a false element to the memory. And when you add to that the scientific data that even confident eyewitnesses to an event are incorrect about what happened 30% of the time, it becomes obvious that even those with the most intense feelings about an event are not likely to remember all the details correctly over time. So who’s right about where we were, my friend or me? Actually, it doesn’t matter. What matters is that it happened, and the enormity of that afternoon was seared into our memory to such an extent that we were still talking about it 50 years later. And that’s enough.

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Mrs. Marjorie M. Brooks

Mrs. Lynette Cummings Shamburger

Date of Death - November 26, 2013

Mrs. Marjorie M. Brooks, 85, passed away

Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at her daughter's home in West Memphis, AR. Funeral Services were held Saturday, November 30, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. in the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home with burial in Brownsville Memorial Gardens. She was preceded in death by her son: Danny Brooks, her parents: Fred and Dolly Scallions Poindexter, two brothers: Hershell Poindexter,

Charles Poindexter, two sisters: Mildred Cogburn and Hazel Escue. She is survived by her daughter: Linda Bollinger (Mike) of West Memphis, AR, her sister: Bonnie Harwell (Wiley), Brownsville, TN and three grandchildren: Shane Hart, Lindsey Allen and Nickie Wood. Memorials are requested to: Calvary Baptist Church, 624 Hatchie Avenue, Brownsville, TN 38012.

Lynette Cummings Shamburger, 59 passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at her home in Brownsville, TN. There will be a private service in Linden, Texas at New Colony Baptist Church at a later date. She was preceded in death by her parents: Joy Cummings Kunze and Erby Weldon Cummings.

Mrs. Shamburger is survived by her husband: Marshall "Jack" Shamburger, a son: Justin Shamburger, both of Brownsville, TN, a daughter: Melissa Shamburger Horton (Bo), three grandchildren: Carolina Horton, Lauren Horton, Ellery Horton all of Oakland, TN and a sister: Ronda Cummings

Newberry of Lewisburg, TN. The family would like to thank West Tennessee Hospice and Verma Douglas for the special care they provided during her last few months. Memorials are requested to the American Cancer Society: Att: Sharolett Allen, c/o Insouth Bank, P.O. Box 879, Brownsville, TN 38012.

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Mr. Richard Pepper, Sr. Date of Death - November 30, 2013 Richard Pepper, Sr., age 71 passed away Saturday, November 30, 2013 at Forest Cove Nursing Home in Jackson, Tennessee. A visitation for the Pepper family was Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 5:00 to 7:00 PM in the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home. Lea & Simmons Funeral Home, 1280 South Dupree Avenue, Brownsville, Tn 38012, 731-772-8880 / Obit-731-772-8744, www.leaandsimmons.com

Mr. James Wendell Brasfield Date of Death - December 2, 2013 James Wendell Brasfield, 58, passed away Monday, December 2, 2013 in the Veteran's Hospital in Memphis, TN. A Memorial Service was held Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at 4:30 P.M. in the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home. Lea & Simmons Funeral Home, 1280 South Dupree Avenue, Brownsville, Tn 38012, 731-772-8880 / Obit-731-772-8744, www.leaandsimmons.com Brownsville States Graphic (Brownsville, Tenn.) December 5, 2013

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Miss Latonya Elaine Jones

Mr. Richard Pepper, Sr. Date of Death - November 30, 2013 Mr. Johnnie Lane Towles, age 85 passed away at his home in Fayette County on Dec. 1, 2013. Funeral Services will be Saturday, December 7, 2013 in the Wesley Chapel CME Church in Somerville, TN. Burial will follow in Wesley Chapel CME Church Cemetery. A visitation for the Towles family will be Friday evening, December 6, 2013, 6 to 8 PM in the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home. Lea & Simmons Funeral Home, 1280 South Dupree Avenue, Brownsville, Tn 38012, 731-772-8880 / Obit-731-772-8744, www.leaandsimmons.com

Date of Death - December 1, 2013 Miss Latonya Elaine Jones, 29, died Sunday, December 1, 2013, at Regional Hospital of Jackson. Services will be Saturday, December 7, 2013, at 1:00 P. M. at Faith Deliverance Church in Brownsville. Interment will be in Knights of Pythias Cemetery in Brownsville. There will be a visitation Saturday from 12:00 Noon until time of service at Faith Deliverance Church. Rawls Funeral Home-Brownsville (731) 772-1472

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to remind holiday shoppers to take precautions to protect their identity during the holiday season,” Captain Stacy Williams said, who oversees the Identity Crimes Unit. “The Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales allow more chances for identity thieves to victimize buyers. However, if consumers manage their personal i n f o r m a t i o n carefully, it will reduce the risk of identity theft.” According to a report by Javelin Strategy and Research, there were over a million more victims of identity theft in 2012 compared to 2011. That’s 12.6 million Americans who

became identity theft victims last year, resulting in more than $21 billion in damages. The Identity Crimes Unit offers these tips to help keep holiday shoppers safe: When paying by credit card, don’t allow clerks to put your receipts in your bag. Instead, carry receipts in your wallet where they are safer and less likely to fall out of bags. Watch cashiers, waiters, and bartenders, ensuring that they don’t “skim” or save your card number for later use. When paying by check. Never allow merchants to write your social security number on the check.

Use a gel ink pen— preferably black—to write checks. The ink will permeate the fibers and make it difficult for the check to be cleaned and reused. When shopping online, be careful of wireless internet connections. Only use those that require a security key or certificate. Shop on secure, reputable websites by looking for addresses that start with “https” and include a small padlock icon. Never offer personal information, especially your social security number, to online stores. Leave suspicious websites immediately. Read customer reviews before

ordering products. Use a credit card and not a debit card, which makes it harder for you to get funds back and gives thieves access to funds in your bank account. Avoid carrying a social security card, birth certificate, passport, bank information or paychecks when hitting the stores. You could easily lose them and identity thieves find these particularly helpful. Check your bank statements, credit card bills, and credit reports often, helping to quickly catch any efforts to use your identity. For more information on identity theft security tips, please

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visit the state’s Office of Homeland Security: http:// w w w. t n . g o v / homelandsecurity/ d o c s / m s t _ newsletter.pdf. If you have been the victim of an identity crime, help is available by downloading a resource kit at the following link: h t t p : / / w w w. tn.gov/safety/ICU. shtml. 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 customerfocused services professionally and efficiently.

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Police dog visits Haywood Elementary

Brownsville States Graphic/Photos courtesy of BPD On Friday, November 22, Police Chief Chris Lea and SA Omar Jundi and K9 “Keno” of the West TN Drug Task Force visited with Mrs. Shalondria White’s class at Haywood Elementary to talk about police dogs.

Volunteers give HMS a "fresh new look"

Brownsville States Graphic/Photos courtesy of Rita Hathcock Volunteers from the Winfield Masonic Lodge #52 completed a painting project at Haywood Middle School. After leaving their jobs on four consecutive evenings, the gentlemen worked together to give a section of HMS a "fresh new look." Principal Yvette Blue commented, "We are very thankful for the hard work and generosity of this group of community members." Completing the project were Ulysess Tyus , Lowell Tapp, Charles Blue, Rowdy Walker, and (not pictured) Terry Jelks. Please excuse our error. In last week’s edition we mistakenly switched the order of Eastside Intermediate’s fourh grade first and second honor rolls. Here are the corrected lists.

Fourth Grade First Honor Roll (First Nine Weeks) Laura Aguilar, Gabriel Carranza, Taquarius Douglass, Kyrie’ Henry, Makayla Hopper, Vanessa Littlejohn, Breanna Rivero, Jakylon Shaw, Wesley Taylor, Justin Cephus, Shamariah Houston, Kadarion White, Rachel Cunningham, Nima Hasan, Claudia Leek, Siani Leon, Makya Moss, Faith Russell, Jackson Williams, Shamaiya Flagg, Jariona Turner, Monterion Woods, Ava Carter, Jack English, Molly Faulkner, Johnathon Forrest, Mackenzie Hawkins, David Hendrix, Madison Moore, Nick Noble, Luke Pittman, Zach Pittman, Hannah Silva, George Stokely, Mattie Taylor, Sarah Willis, Stevaunia Freeman, Michaela Iglesias, Hayden Jeter, Ty Kirby, Kelly Murphy, Tybric Shaw, Raven Watson, Kabreya Benton, Desiree Cross, Kelsea Delk, Kaleal Lawrence, Gerardo Ramirez, Oz Rodriguez, Antavious Springfield, Luis ValadezNoyola, Ty Sanchez, Camron Douglas, Tasia Jones, Marcus Kinnon, Camoni Turner, Jaderrika Welch-Fields, Myilana Martinez

Fourth Grade Second Honor Roll (First Nine Weeks) Joniya Starks, Nadiah White, Jacquelyne Currie, Jafet Caletre, Desteuna Hines, Kylia Spencer, Mecasia Taylor, Jaylon Weddle, Justin Dedmon, Tamya Hurt, Jennifer Moses, Walter Smith, Dustin Snyder, Makayla Ward, Sebastian Woods, Jamia Joy, Malik Mann, Baneza Sandoval, Briana Zuniga, Travion Bells, Anthony Brewer, Zach Cheshire, Makayla Evans, Nasir Nixon, Sid Vandiver, Tyler Firmin, Emma Lea, Iryanna Mason, Shakara Murphy, Lia Smith, Key’Juan Taliaferro, Sanaa Bailey, Brenna Carlton, Jaleohn Clark, Jacob Eubanks, Kaleb Goodman, Clark Jackson, Alexia Reagan, Reid Russell, Jayden Seymour, Damani Camper, Takylee Howard, Jo’niyah Novak, Zack Boyland, Madison Dancy, Mariah Johnson, Jaden Perry, Jayden Price, Amyrah Adams, Tamya Clark, Christina French, Ronterrion Jackson, Cierra Morton, Hannah McBride, Akahli Sangster, Andrew Voyles, Breana Sensabaugh, Drake Waddell, Jayden Jackson, Jeremiah Clemmons, Jacob Farley, Kay Gavin, Victor Isidoro, Alvion Pugh, Victoria Reed

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Education Haywood County Board of Education by Superintendent Teresa Russell More about Mathematics and CCSS Last week we looked at the major components of math instruction and the instructional shifts that will be seen as a result of the Common Core State Standards. This week we will take a look at a couple of grade specific math tasks, as well as some of the fluency requirements. Remember we said that fluency refers to how quickly and accurately students respond to questions. Let’s take a look at just a few of the fluency benchmarks that are included in the CCSS.

Grade 3- Multiply and Divide within 100. Add and subtract within 1, 000. This means that students should know multiplication facts from memory and without hesitation. They should also be able to reverse this function and know division facts. Example- 9 x 6= 54 or 54 ÷ 9= 6. When presented with addition and subtraction problems within 1,000 students should be able to perform the necessary functions (regrouping, understanding place value, properties of

operations) that will allow them to come up with the answer in a steady progression. Grade 8Solve problems involving volumes of cones, cylinders, and spheres together with previous geometry work, proportional reasoning and multi-step problem solving. This work begins in the earlier grades and builds up to a point where students have learned all the necessary functions in order to be ﬂuent at problem solving by 8th grade. Earlier

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Thursday, December 5, 2013 skills will include multiplication, three dimensional shapes, angle measurements, geometric measurement skills, area, etc. You can see from just these two examples how important it is that students build a strong foundation and continue to build at each grade level. Fluency skills need to be practiced regularly in order to become effortless and accurate. I promised you a math task, so get your pencil and paper ready. Students at all grade levels have been practicing on math tasks throughout the year. A math task is a multi-step problem that requires the student to prove the answer in more than one way. Students will probably be asked to write an equation, show a visual representation and justify the answer in written form. This

is a drastic change from choosing a multiple choice answer in which you could guess and get the right answer. 4th grade math task: Ashley is making treat bags for her birthday party. She is going to put 2/3 cups of peanut M&Ms in each bag. She has invited 9 friends to her party. 1. How many cups of peanut M&M’s does she need for her friends’ treat bags? Write an equation and use a visual model to explain your reasoning. 2. Ashley decided to also include ½ cup of plain M&Ms in each bag. How many cups of plain M&Ms does she need? Write an equation and use a visual model to explain your reasoning. 3. Each treat bag will hold one cup of treats. Will Ashley be able to ﬁt all of the M&Ms in each treat bag? Justify your

answer. This math tasks requires a host of skills for the student to be able to complete it correctly. Students must understand multiplication, fractions, denominators, numerators, reasoning, comparisons and other fraction related skills. They must also be able to persevere through the many steps and provide an answer for each step in order to get full credit for this one math task. So how did you do? Are you smarter than a 4th grader? Next week we will look at a couple more math tasks and ﬂuency requirements. Thanks for checking in each week to learn more about Common Core State Standards. As you can see from what you have learned about CCSS, the expectations for student learning have increased.

AAA students at East Side Intermediate School

Brownsville States Graphic/ Photos courtesy of Rita Hathcock Haywood High School AAA afterschool students went to East Side Intermediate and assisted students with math homework. Mr. Ludwig’s Haywood High School AAA afterschool students said, “It was a beneﬁcial experience for everybody. We broke up into four groups of

three-to-four students per group, and went into four different classes helping East Side kids with their math homework.” That day, part of the time was spent tutoring the kids and part was spent going outside when the ﬁre department came to give a demonstration

to all the students. Those AAA students who are also part of the Air Force JROTC program at Haywood High School had an opportunity to share about their JROTC experience with a large group of students. During the month of November East Side Intermediate had

several community members support the AAA program by coming by and talking to the students about personal ﬁnances, providing fun entertainment, or talking about healthy living to the students. Don Sims, the HCS director of AAA, and Katherine

Lester, from East Side Intermediate, would like to thank everyone who visited East Side during November. On November 6, the Brownsville Fire Department brought the rescue truck, then the Haywood High School Tutors came by. On November 14, Mr. Dominique Bond

and friends played the saxophone as well as drums and provided a mini concert for AAA students. On November 20, Ms. Christine Northern Jones discussed Fitness, and on November 21, Mrs. Della Ligon from First South Bank talked to the students about personal ﬁnances.

Eve Carter wins Ipod Santa wants to know what you want for Christmas, so write him a letter here - remember to write in a dark color so Santa can read it. You can even color Santa and his reindeer. Be sure your letter gets to the Brownsville StatesGraphic by Friday, December 18 at 5 pm. You can bring it to 42 S. Washington Ave. or mail it to P.O. Box 59 Brownsville, TN 38012. Letters will be printed in our December 24th issue and will appear on our website, statesgraphic.com. Dear Santa:

Name: Age:

Brownsville States Graphic/Photo courtesy of Rita Hathcock Haywood Middle School student Eve Carter was the lucky winner of an Ipod from a drawing of participants in the GEAR UP College App Week September 30-October 4. She won a prize on the local level, then the Ipod on the state level, too. She is an 8th grader at HMS. Director of the GEAR UP TN program in Haywood County Schools is Jackie Whitten.

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Consider gifts that give back this holiday season While the latest video game can make a big hit, the most meaningful gifts are often ones that help those in need. The holidays are the perfect time to give a charitable gift that could make a profound difference in someone’s life. Donating your time or money to a charity in honor of a loved one is a great way to reach out and help others this holiday season: Work at a Soup Kitchen Many people have made working at a soup kitchen a holiday tradition. Something as simple as giving the homeless and hungry a hot meal and a full stomach can make a person’s day. Contact your local soup kitchen to see how you can volunteer. If you don’t have time to help out in person, consider donating non-perishable goods, as many soup kitchens have a food pantry as well. Rescue Gifts You can also help provide essentials for people in need by giving a “Rescue Gift” in the name of friends and

family. Rescue Gifts are charitable gifts that support humanitarian aid work and represent the kinds of emergency relief and services that the International Rescue Committee (IRC) provides to refugees and others uprooted by war and disaster. Rescue Gifts, such as a pair of baby goats, can help put a family in drought-ridden Somalia back on the road to recovery by helping to start a new herd. Or the gift of a year of school can help supply the tuition, books and other materials to send a young Afghan girl to school. Help Children The perfect gift can help brighten up the life of a child in even the most dire situations. There are an estimated 45 million people around the world who have been uprooted from their homes by war, persecution and disaster, many of them children. Sometimes, the need for love and reassurance is just as great as the need for food and shelter. Consider giving the International Rescue Committee’s Teddy Bear

and Creativity Kit to a child on behalf of friends or family as a gift this holiday. In crisis zones like Syria, children hold tight to their beloved teddy bears, finding emotional support in a simple toy. A Rescue Gift like the Teddy Bear

and Creativity Kit can provide three children with their own teddy bears, as well as a toy and coloring kit that will help them cope with the psychological distress of war and upheaval. For more information, visit www.Rescue.org/Gifts.

“Support from the purchase of Rescue Gifts allows the IRC to address crisis places like Syria, in addition to offering ongoing support and lifesaving care for people around the world affected by catastrophes that have slipped from the

headlines,” says Nancy Haitch, VP of External Relations at the IRC. While conventional presents are often soon forgotten, a charitable gift can have a lasting effect beyond the holiday season.

Great edible holiday decoration and gift ideas

Sometimes the best presents and the most treasured ornaments aren’t the ones that last a lifetime -- they’re the ones that you can eat! But don’t just bake the same old boring treats for friends and family. This season, give your holiday treats, eats, gifts and décor a colorful twist using richly hued

sprinkles, frosting and icing. “I love working with sprinkles because they’re not only delicious, they’re so visual too. Of course you can scatter them over cakes, but you can also swirl them into waffles, ‘embroider’ them on cookies or do any number of creative things with them that

look great for the holidays,” says Jackie Alpers, a photographer and author of the new cookbook “Sprinkles! Recipes and Ideas for Rainbowlicious Desserts.” For a beautiful and delicious batch of edible ornaments you can hang on your tree or use to adorn your home,

2013 Festival of Trees December 4th thru December 18th College Hill Museum

Free Admission $1 per vote for your favorite tree!

Pictures with Santa Dec. 9th 6:00-7:30

Wednesdays Dec. 4, 11 & 18 2 pm - 4 pm Thursdays Dec. 5 & 12 2 pm - 7 pm Sundays & Saturdays Dec. 7, 8, 14 & 15 1 pm - 4 pm Dec 6, 9, 10, 13, 16 & 17 2 pm - 7 pm

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follow this recipe from Alpers for Windowpane Cookies: Ingredients • 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1 stick unsalted butter, softened • 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar • 1 egg at room temperature, beaten • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract • Approximately 1/2 cup various sanding sugars, sorted by color. (Clear hard candies, like Jolly Ranchers can be used instead. Just sort by color into plastic bags, seal and use a hammer to crush the candies into bits.) Directions • Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. • In another bowl, cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium, until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Mix in flour mixture until dough is smooth and firm. • Divide dough in half and shape into two 1/2-inch-thick disks. Cover them in plastic wrap and refrigerate for

2 hours. • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. • On a lightly floured work surface, roll dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Cut out shapes using a larger cookie cutter and then use smaller cutters to remove “windows” from those shapes. Arrange cookies about 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets. • Fill cookie windows with sanding sugars or crushed candy pieces. • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until edges start to turn golden, rotating sheets halfway through baking time. Place sheets on wire racks to cool for a few minutes before gently removing cookies with a metal spatula. Let

cookies cool completely on wire racks. Store between layers of wax paper to prevent sticking in an airtight container for up to one week. To turn the cookies into holiday ornaments, use a bamboo skewer or chopstick to poke a hole about 3/4 inch from the top of each cookie before baking. Once baked cookies have cooled, thread 10 inches of ribbon or colorful bakers’ twine through each hole and tie in a bow. More information about baking with sprinkles can be found at www.QuirkBooks. com/Sprinkles. With a bit of colorful fun, you can make your holiday treats and gifts extra festive and delicious this year.

Stanton Southern Christmas Parade December 8, 2013 3:00 p.m. Downtown Stanton Come Join the Food and Fun!

Dicken’s on the Square Dec. 14 & 15

Visit beautiful Covington, Tennessee’s Square and step back in time to Dicken’s era Christmas. Enjoy bell choirs, carolers, period fare at restaurants, Victorian decorations, carriage rides, Father Christmas visits, demonstrations of ballroom dance, vintage pictures, and more as you browse through our unique shops and restaurants. Mingle with characters from “A Christmas Carol” as you walk the Square. If you would like, join the fun and dress in period costume. This event is free including parking. Handicapped parking also available. For more information contact the Covington-Tipton County Chamber of Commerce at 901-476-9727 or visit www.covington-tiptoncochamber.com or ﬁnd us on facebook: Dickens Christmas Covington Tennessee

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Survey shows TN career centers are meeting expectations of job seekers and hiring More than 200,000 jobs obtained through the assistance of Dept. of Labor Job Centers last year In a recent study by the Sparks Bureau of Business and Economic Research at the University of Memphis, both job seekers and employers gave high approval ratings for the job services provided at Tennessee Career Centers administered by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Together with their 13 Workforce Investment Act partners, Labor operates 75 sites across the state that assist the unemployed with job placement and training and provide free job screening services to employers. During the last fiscal year,

214,880 job seekers statewide entered employment as a direct result of Career Center assistance. “A core function of the Tennessee Career Center system is to quickly connect the unemployed with hiring employers,” said Labor Commissioner Burns Phillips. “The fact that employers are satisfied and would use our placement services again is very valuable as the economy improves and more job opportunities are available.” Of the job seekers who responded in the survey, 700 received job referrals, 302 received resume assistance, 70 received

assistance in learning a trade, 198 received training information, and 910 received other services such as unemployment assistance, tuition aid, vocational counseling, and computer support. Job seekers who participated in the survey were asked a variety of questions related to general satisfaction, treatment by center staff, and outcome of their experience. The University of Memphis also surveyed 463 employers to determine their satisfaction with Labor’s efforts to find qualified applicants for their job

openings. Employers can receive job candidates by working directly with their local Tennessee Career Center, or they can post jobs directly to the state’s job clearinghouse at http://www.jobs4tn. gov. Employers can use space at the Center to interview candidates or they can request use of the mobile Career Coach, which has computer workstations and broadband Internet access. For more information on Tennessee Career Centers or to find the nearest location visit http://www.tn.gov/ labor-wfd/es/ careercenters.shtml.

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TN Department of Safety and Homeland Security identity crimes unit offers prevention tips during holiday shopping season As the largest holiday shopping event of the year a p p ro a c h e s , the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s Identity Crimes Unit warns consumers to beware of identity theft during the celebratory season. Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America. Last year, for the 12th consecutive year, identity theft led the list of consumer complaints to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Eighteen percent of the more than two million complaints filed with the FTC were identity-theft related. “We want to take this opportunity to remind holiday shoppers to take precautions to protect their identity during the holiday season,” Captain Stacy Williams said, who oversees the Identity Crimes Unit. “The Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales allow more chances for identity thieves to victimize buyers. However, if consumers manage their personal

i n f o r m a t i o n carefully, it will reduce the risk of identity theft.” According to a report by Javelin Strategy and Research, there were over a million more victims of identity theft in 2012 compared to 2011. That’s 12.6 million Americans who became identity theft victims last year, resulting in more than $21 billion in damages. The Identity Crimes Unit offers these tips to help keep holiday shoppers safe: When paying by credit card, don’t allow clerks to put your receipts in your bag. Instead, carry receipts in your wallet where they are safer and less likely to fall out of bags. Watch cashiers, waiters, and bartenders, ensuring that they don’t “skim” or save your card number for later use. When paying by check. Never allow merchants to write your social security number on the check. Use a gel ink

pen—preferably black—to write checks. The ink will permeate the fibers and make it difficult for the check to be cleaned and reused. When shopping online, be careful of wireless internet connections. Only use those that require a security key or certificate. Shop on secure, reputable websites by looking for addresses that start with “https” and include a small padlock icon. Never offer p e r s o n a l information, especially your social security number, to online stores. Leave suspicious websites immediately. Read customer reviews before ordering products. Use a credit card and not a debit card, which makes it harder for you to get funds back and gives thieves access to funds in your bank account. Avoid carrying a social security card, birth certificate, passport, bank information or paychecks when

hitting the stores. You could easily lose them and identity thieves find these particularly helpful. Check your bank statements, credit card bills, and credit reports often, helping to quickly catch any efforts to use your identity. For more information on identity theft security tips, please visit the state’s Office of Homeland Security: http:// w w w. t n . g o v / homelandsecurity/ d o c s / m s t _ newsletter.pdf. If you have been the victim of an identity crime, help is available by downloading a resource kit at the following link: h t t p : / / w w w. tn.gov/safety/ICU. shtml. 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 customerfocused services professionally and efficiently.

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80th Anniversary Celebration of West TN Business Legend On Friday, November 29, 2013, the Rawls Funeral Home System officially celebrated 80 years of service with friends, family and citizens of West TN by hosting a “Gospel Extravaganza” at First Baptist Church in Brownsville. For the past seventy six consecutive years, the Rawls Funeral System has sponsored this annual Customer Appreciation Program designed to express gratitude to customers and to provide a special memorial presentation to loved ones who have passed within the last year with a candle lighting ceremony in honor of each of those decedents. On Friday night, First Baptist Church was

filled to capacity with families who came to celebrate and honor the memories of their loved ones. The evening of this 76th annual celebration began with a processional rendition of ‘The Battle Hymn of the Republic’ honoring Winfield Masonic Lodge #52, Fair Lily Chapter Order of the Eastern Star #35 and the family members of those recently deceased. Musical talents of numerous renowned soloists and groups enthralled the audience and included the Gospelettes of Henning, TN, Mr. Edward Shirley, Mrs. Lollie Lee Mann and the Fellowship of Local Ministers of Music (FLMM) Youth Choir, Praise Team and Mass Choir,

under the direction of Minister Jeffrey Vaulx. William ‘Bill’ Rawls, Jr., grandson of late founder Charles Allen Rawls, served as Master of Ceremonies for the evening and stated that, ‘For the past 80 years, the Rawls family has viewed serving the citizens of West TN as an honor and a privilege, never a problem, regardless of the hour of need. Providing comfort and compassion for families during their time of loss is an important goal for all members of the Rawls Funeral Home System.” Other heirs of Al Rawls on the program included great-grandsons David Johnson who offered the official welcome and Dwight Johnson, II,

who provided piano music. Granddaughters, Donna Rawls Dancy and Andrea Bond Johnson, grandson, Alan Rawls Bond, g r a n d s o n - i n - l a w, Dwight Johnson and Cecil M. Giles, officiated during the Lighting of Candles and visual Memorial Presentation. Granddaughter, Dr. Jo Zanice Bond, gave closing remarks. Ms. Debbie Lewis is curator of the Rawls Memorabilia Collection and Ms. Achana Jarrett coordinated the program. Mrs. Dorothy Bond, Executive Director of the Department of Federal Programs for Haywood County Schools presented a moving and reflective history of the Rawls Funeral

System, which was established in 1933 by the late Charles Allen Rawls, father of current President, Cynthia (Maltimore) Rawls Bond. Dr. Bond stated that during the early 1930’s access to life insurance, proper burials and many other services were simply not afforded to Black citizens. Because he had a vision of improving access to these services, Al opened his first funeral home in 1933 and in later years, three more were added. The company first offered burial insurance in 1935 and opened Rosenwald Cemetery. Eighty years ago, there were many businesses operating in Brownsville, TN, however, there are only four of them who

have stood the test of time and are still in operation today. The Rawls Funeral Home System is a survivor and continues to provide services with a 4th generation of family members engaged in the business. Mrs.. Bond concluded by saying that, “The legend and the visions of Al Rawls are still alive today at Rawls Funeral Home”. As the 76 years of tradition would have it, at the end of the night, all attendees were invited to a repast which included a hearty serving of Brunswick stew and cake. In 1935, Fate Murphy’s recipe for this famous stew was first served at this event and in 2013, this legend and this tradition continues on.

Preliminary results from I-40 challenge over Thanksgiving released The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security and Tennessee Highway Patrol announced today that there were zero fatalities on Interstate 40 during the “I-40 Challenge” over the Thanksgiving Holiday period. The challenge took place from noon to midnight on Wednesday, November 27 and again from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., on Sunday, December 1. The challenge was issued to seven other state police or highway

patrol agencies and consisted of increased patrols along the I-40 corridor over two 12 hour periods on November 27 and December 1 – the busiest travel days during the Thanksgiving period. During those time periods, a Tennessee State Trooper was assigned every 20 miles on Interstate 40. Law enforcement officials from the Arizona Department of Public Safety, New Mexico State Police, Texas Department of Public Safety, Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Arkansas

State Police and North Carolina Highway Patrol also participated in the I-40 challenge and reported zero fatalities on the selected interstate in their states during the challenge period. The California Highway Patrol’s figures were not available at press time. While there were no fatal crashes on Tennessee’s Interstate 40, the state’s Highway Patrol investigated a total of 60 crashes (one alcoholrelated), arrested five individuals on suspicion of impaired

driving and issued 126 seat belt citations throughout the two 12-hour periods. During the 102hour Thanksgiving Holiday period, there were fatal vehicular crashes in Tennessee. Preliminary reports indicate that eight people were killed in five fatal crashes statewide during this year’s Thanksgiving Holiday period. That’s the same number of fatalities reported during the same time period in 2012. All eight occupants killed during the 2013 Thanksgiving Day period were not

wearing seat belts. Two of the fatalities were alcohol-related crashes. “I hope that our agency’s presence on Interstate 40 in Tennessee contributed to the zero traffic fatalities during the Thanksgiving holiday challenge periods. However, our presence alone cannot change driver behavior. Motorists must buckle up every time they enter a vehicle and never drink and drive,” THP Colonel Trott said. “We will continue our efforts in the drive toward

zero fatalities over the Christmas and New Year’s Eve holiday and throughout 2014,” Trott added. Colonel Trott was instrumental in organizing the Interstate 40 challenge. 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 customerfocused services professionally and efficiently.

Haywood County’s unemployment rate at 11.7 for October C o u n t y unemployment rates for October 2013, released today, show the rate increased in 64 counties, decreased in 18, and remained the same in 13 counties. Specific county information for both September and October is available on the Internet. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) provides unemployment data to states each month including household and business surveys

that contribute toward the monthly calculation. The BLS delayed release of state rate information due to the recent federal shutdown, but normal monthly rate announcements will resume in December. Davidson County had the state’s lowest major metropolitan rate of 6.7 percent, unchanged from September. Knox County’s October rate was also 6.7 percent, up from 6.6 percent the previous month.

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Hamilton County was unchanged at 8.0 percent. Shelby County was 10.1 percent, up from 9.9 percent in September. Te n n e s s e e ’ s unemployment rate for both September and October is 8.4 percent, which is one tenth of one percentage point lower than the August revised rate. The national unemployment rate for October 2013 was 7.3 percent, up one tenth of one percentage point from September.

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Chamber of Commerce holds annual Open House

Brownsville States Graphic/Megan Davis Members of the Chamber of Commerce came out in force for the annual Open House. A wide variety of refreshments were served buffet style and members were encouraged to dine, unwind, and mingle.

Community gathers for annual tree lighting

Brownsville States Graphic/Megan Davis Community members gathered at the Haywood County Courthouse Saturday, November 30 to witness the annual tree lighting, which kicked off Shop Brownsville First. Girls from the Ellington School of Performing Arts performed a Christmas themed dance routine. After the tree was lit, everyone was invited to stay for freshments provided by the UT Extension. Santa also made an appearance and took pictures with some local children.

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You, your family and your friends are invited to attend a Christmas Memorial Service in Memory of your loved one. Not everyone feels like celebrating at Christmas time; no one understands this more than we do. That’s why we have a gathering every year to remember those we’ve lost. We don’t expect you to feel like celebrating, but you might just feel better being among friends.

We hope you will come and join us for this service of remembrance and a opportunity to meet and share with others who have suffered loss.

YOU’RE INVITED What: Remembrance Gathering When: Sunday December 8, 2013 2:00 PM Where: Lea & Simmons Funeral Home 1280 South Dupree Brownsville, TN 38012 731-772-8880 Refreshments will be served.

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Coach Danniel Springfield and Coach Cuwannia Kent gave awards to the deserving members of the Volleyball Team. Receiving the Most Improved Awards were Amanda Rogers and Whitley Williams. Earning the Highest GPA Award were Emily Pugh and Enchantra Henderson. Crystal Shepard won the Spike Award, and Amanda Lopez and Katie Harston earned the Ace Award. The Hustle Award went to JeLeesia Williams and Madison Milton. Earning the Leadership Award were Kelsy Collins, Madeline Elrod, Amanda Rogers and Crystal Shepard. They also recognized the team's 12 seniors: Amanda Lopez, Shelby Stanfield, Emily Pugh, Kelsey Collins, Jamiya Bell, Aaliyah Bailey, Enchantra Henderson, April Miller, Thalice Kinnon, Kiarra Moore, Allie Jacocks and Crystal Shepard. Other team members are Tia Kent, Courtney Henderson, Ali Haynes, Angel Goodrich, Anne Marie Sceals, Eliza Ford and Autumn Whitman.

Coach Ernie Jackson recognized eight of the Varsity Football Tomcats for their contributions to the team at the Sports Banquet. Players honored were (front, from left) Offensive Player of the Year - Bryce Young, Leadership Award – Montravious Currie, Hardest Hitter – Rashad Bryant, and Tomcat Award – Jamarcus Richardson; (back row, from left) Hardist Hitter – Keyshawn Brummett, Defensive Player of the Year – Emmit Gooden, Most Valuable Player – Tyvarius Jones, Leadership Award – Shavius Hines and Most Versatile – Equavious Barbee. Also pictured were Tomcat coaches (from left) Travis Morton, Chris Eubanks, Andre Green, Head Coach Ernie Jackson, and Rick Mason.

Under the direction of Coach Mixon Moore, members of the HHS Girls' Soccer Team were recognized at the Sports Banquet on November 19. Earning Best Offensive Player was Kimberly Nieto and Best Defensive Player, Amanda Tindle. Pamela Castro was named Best Midfielder. Destiny Williams earned the Most Physical award and Dannon Eubanks, Most Tackles. Eliza Ford was recognized for the Most Goals and Most Assists. Dasjia Wilson tied with Eliza Ford for the Most Goals award and also received the Coach's Award. Seniors on the team are Patsy Jameson, Kimberly Nieto, Lindsey Long, Diana Meraz and Amanda Tindle. Other team members are Macoreia Jelks, Chalia Chapman, Sequoya Springfield, Jessica Santos, Adora Donald, Areionia Sangster, Mireya Pulido, Victoria Ramirez, Hannah Stanley, Kesha Burton, Autumn Bond, Lupita Rosales, Marlene Negrete, Kadesha Davis, Je'tamie Marin and Jackie Springfield.

Brownsville States Graphic/ Photos courtesy of Rita Hathcock Sponsors for the HHS Football Cheerleading squad, Jennifer Emerson and Elizabeth Lovelace, gave awards at the Sports Banquet to Ricarnicea Johnson for having the Most Pep; Jamacia Bond, Captain; Mary Will King, Most Dedicated; Abbey Morris, Captain; and Mireya Pulido, Highest GPA. Other squad members pictured are Taylor Call, Destiny Williams, Hannah Stanley, McKenzie Scott, Mary Catherine Currie, Kalyn Emerson, Mary Wyatt Pettigrew and Taylor Ann King. Not pictured are Cassidy Hendrix, Morgan Hendrix, Idalias Flagg, Antonesha Simon and Felescia Sanders.

Need a Christmas gift for the person who has everything? Head Freshman Football Coach Phillip Warwick (left) presented four awards at the HHS Sports Banquet on November 19. Selected as Offensive Player of the Year was Isaiah Henning (second from left), and Russ Cates was named Defensive Player of the Year. Most Valuable Player was Montavious Pugh (not pictured). Defensive Coordinator for the team is Rick Mason (right).

HHS Senior Deonte Brown was recognized at the Sports Banquet by his Coach, Whitney Baird, because he excelled all season in Cross County meets in West Tennessee and then represented Haywood High on November 2 when he competed in the Tennessee State cross country meet at Percy Warner Park in Nashville. He finished 39th out of 188 runners with a time of 17:59 in the 3.1 miles (5K) race.

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The HHS Golf Team, under the direction of Coach Frank Chapman, sent one student to state. At the Sports Banquet, Coach Chapman recognized Lauren Markowski for her success during the season and for her performance at the state contest. She placed 31st out of 56 individual girls in the A-AA State Tournament. Coach Chapman also recognized the boys' team leader, Ethan Riddle. Ethan had a good season, played in the Regional tournament and scored an 88.

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Tomcats pick up huge win

Brownsville States Graphic/Jeff Ireland Jeff Starks drives to the basket during action against Southwind. By Jeff Ireland jireland@statesgraphic. com

Heading into the season, Haywood was considered one of the best teams in West

Tennessee. On Friday in Ripley, facing a top-tier Memphis team, the

Tomcats had a chance to prove that preseason prognistication. And they did

just that, defeated Southwind 100-97 in overtime in a wild game that featured several lead changes. “Southwind is a premier program,” said Haywood head coach Kendall Dancy. “We expected it to be a battle and they gave it to us.” The Tomcats built an early lead, saw Southwind come back to take a lead, forced overtime with a dramatic shot and then controlled the extra period. Haywood led by nine points late in the third quarter. Southwind answered with a 15-2 run to take a four-point lead midway through the fourth quarter. With 16 seconds left in regulation, following a three-point play by Jarvis Varnado, the Tomcats trailed by three. After a missed free throw by Southwind, Haywood got a 3-pointer by James Davidson with three seconds left to send the game into overtime. “That was a called play,” Dancy said. It was all Haywood in overtime.

Varnado, who finished with a gamehigh 28 points, scored four points in overtime and Davidson added a three as Haywood pulled away. Sadarius Delk led Haywood in the early going. He scored 15 points in the first quarter, which Haywood won 30-29, and finished with 24 points. Jeff Starks had a big game for Haywood as well. He scored nine points in the second quarter and finished with 19 points. Kyler Douglass scored six points in the third quarter and finished with 10 for Haywood. The Tomcats return to action Friday night at home against Bolivar. On Saturday the Tomcats travel to Somerville to play Fayette-Ware. On Tuesday, Haywood plays at Dyersburg. There were a lot of fans at Friday's game vs. Southwind. “I really want to thank the fan support,” Dancy said. “That meant a lot … The guys are getting better. They're buying into what we're coaching.”

HHS AFJROTC Fitness Team placed first in JROTC Sports Challenge The HHS AFJROTC Fitness Team competed in a five team JROTC Sports Challenge at Ripley High School, on Saturday, November 16. Student Team Captains Cameron Pirtle, Paul Anthony, and Victoria Ramirez have worked actively with their team this fall preparing them for competition, with the oversight of AFJROTC Instructor, Lt Col Davis (USAF, Ret). The team won the first place trophy for the day,

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with the following results: Sprint Relay, 1st Place- Dequavius Bateman, Paul Anthony, Victoria Ramirez, Diamond West. Rock Wall, 1st PlaceJoe Juarez, Madison Campell. Football, 1st Place- Cameron Pirtle, Paul Anthony, Victoria Ramirez, Miranda Ramirez, D e q u a v i u s Bateman, Kaleb Witherspoon, Damian Jones, Cortarrion Baker, Tamaji Richardson, Dewane Trotter,

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friends to share it with how much better can it get than that? And thanks so much to our “kitchen committee” who work so hard to put everything together each time we have a fellowship meal. Bro. Phil's message Sunday morning was from Romans 11:33-36 - "Praise To The Lord". There should be praise and thanksgiving to God from our hearts every day. The Lord is ever-present in our lives, He's the most important presence in our lives, He shows us so much grace (spelled l-o-v-e) and is always in control in our lives even when we think we don't want or need His help. Adam Buckingham sang two beautiful Christmas songs with such a special message - thanks Adam for blessing our hearts with your music. Bettye Gray Powell has recently moved to Sugar Creek and says she’s enjoying it so much. They cook great meals for her and do housekeeping for her room, so all she has to do is visit with the other residents and enjoy all the activities – and

there’s always something fun going on out there. Sounds like the “good life” for sure! Best wishes to you in your new home, Miss Bettye Gray. Our prayer list this week includes Charley West, June Stockhoff, Norman Littlejohn - and so many others that we don't know by name, but the Lord knows them and their each and every need. Perry Ann McCloud is home from Vanderbilt and doing well - we're so glad you've made it home, Perry Ann! Let's please remember to continue to lift up Perry Ann and her family in our prayers. Happy Birthday this week to our sweet Miss Mary Jo Frady, and to two of our sweet younger ladies, Katie Lewis and Aliceson Hobock. And did ya’ll hear the one about the little country church that wouldn't vote for funds to be spent on a "chandelier" because nobody in the church knew how to play one? Love and blessings to you all.

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This week our Chamber Spotlight is on El Ranchitos El Ranchitos originated in Bolivar, Tennessee 27 years ago in 1986. Owners Juan and Pam Martinez were new business owners. This was a business venture for them both. Juan a 28 year old husband and father at the time had always worked hard to provide for his family and Pam a 24 year old wife and mother of 3 dedicated her time to taking care of their children and their home. Juan decided he wanted to be his own boss and serve his community at the same time, Pam believed in her husband and they both jumped in head first with only a passion for cooking good food and a love for people with faithful hearts, El Ranchito was born July 7, 1986. The day before

their opening Juan and Pam invited their community family and friends and they served and fed them at no charge to let them try their food. The menu 27 years ago was similar to the one they have today with its most classic and popular dishes like the Wet Burrito plate which is the owners own creation. Between 1986 and 1998 El Ranchito continued to be successful and also expanded into two other communities. The two other locations were Henderson, Tennessee and Somerville, Tennessee. Although Juan and Pam no longer own these locations; they are still open successful businesses and continue to serve their communities with some of the same classics along with the Wet Burrito. Juan and

Pam sold all 3 locations in the early part of 1998 and moved their family to Texas. They returned to Tennessee in 2000 and opened El Ranchitos on July 7, 2001. Where they have proudly been serving their community. Although not native to Brownsville Juan and Pam consider themselves part of the Brownsville family and thank everyone for their support. El Ranchitos has always been a family owned business and El Ranchitos strives to treat their customers as their family. El Ranchitos hopes to continue to serve this community with good food and friendly service for many years to come. Please continue to bring your family and friends to El Ranchitos, located at 500 East Main Street. Working together creates success!

Douglas News By Alvis M. Bond We are very happy to know that some of our sick returned home to recuperate, and are doing well. They are brothers Marvin and Richard Lee, Betty J. Ragland, Mrs. Catherine Prewitt, and Sam Brooks. Other sick and shut-ins needing are prayers include Callie Brooks, Gladys Bowles, Willie Douglas, Callie Langford, Reverend William B. Jones, Betty J. Brooks, Reverend Floyd Lewis, Edward Vaulx, Jr., Glen McFarland, Ada Morman, Joe T. and Augustine Perry, T.G. and Lela Greer, Emma Miller, Mary N. Greer, Larry Hudson, Jimmie L. Watkins, Shirley Hunter, Mattie E. Turner, and Min. J.B.

Leverette. Visiting for the Thanksgiving holiday were Mrs. Catherine Prewitt’s children to pamper her, Jessie Greer visited his mom and family, Mr. and Mrs. Gussie and Floyd Mask. Mrs. Mask also visited relatives in Jackson on Friday to help her sister, Sallie Fuller, celebrate her birthday along with other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Rowan Neal traveled to Arkansas for the funeral of a relative. Sarah Turner Alvis and Antwan Bond traveled to Nashville on Thursday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Everette Musgraves and family, as well as Mr. and Mrs. Justin Harris and

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Around Town

By Sandi Bishop How much turkey and dressing can you really eat? Apparently, way too much. Sonny and I had 4 Thanksgiving dinners in 10 days and we're never eating turkey and dressing again – at least not until Christmas. The Sunday before Thanksgiving we were delighted to have Dr. Jerry Spencer bring our morning message. He spoke about how God wants to bless us - but we rarely slow down or pause long enough to allow ourselves to receive those blessings - and that we need to get out of God's way, into His will, and let Him bless us. The Barnetts were in charge of the music worship that morning and, as always, were a true blessing - I can never say enough about how God has and continues to use their family - 3 generations now - to bring a message of love and hope to so many. We love you all so much. Following our morning worship, we had a great fellowship meal. Wonderful food and wonderful Christian

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family. A great trip and delicious food was enjoyed by all, and being with families was a lot of fun. I’m sure a grand time was had by many families, and being “thankful” for another year. Reverend A. Timothy Leverette and family enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner with Mrs. Ethel Smith and family. On Saturday morning, a very timely and informative Hanging of the Green ceremony was held at Dancyville C.M.E. Church, the first ever event of its kind to be held by Pastor Doris Lewis. A few members were in attendance, but hopefully it continues to grow each year.

By Marty Williams Give a stray the gift of a new life for Christmas! Call-7722908! OMG! I am so proud of one of Brownsville’s outstanding artists, I could just pop! Mark Kendrick, who used to be the graphic artist at the Brownsville States-Graphic, was awarded a huge honored recently! He was asked to represent Haywood County and paint an ornament for the Tennessee Capitol State Tree! Amanda Kearns, from the Governor’s office, sent the 8 inch round ornament to Mark and he created (what I think) is a fantastic representation of what Haywood County is all about. On one side of the ornament is the picture of Sleepy John Estes, playing his guitar on his front porch, which represents our blues Heritage. That picture had actually been unveiled at the Delta Heritage Center several years ago. On another side, he placed a John Deere tractor to represent our agricultural roots, with an I-40 symbol and ‘Brownsville’ marked in the middle of the picture. On the other sides, he painted John3:16 and Luke 2:10-14. What an unbelievable way to portray our county! Everyone who stops in our state capitol in Nashville, to view the State tree, will be able to see Mark’s ornament hanging there! Kudos! Kudos! What an exceptional honor! Susan and David

Garland spent Thanksgiving with their son, Craig and his family, in Vacaville, CA. They got to see Napa Valley, Old Sacramento, San Francisco and Alcatraz! Kimberly Jackson Briseno surprised her mom, Peggy and sister, Angela with tickets to the Rockettes in Nashville, to start their December birthday celebrations! They had a fabulous time and Kimberly and Angela’s aunt Jean, who lives in Nashville, came too! Kimberly and Saul are home for the holidays until they move to Savannah, Georgia, where Saul will be stationed in January. We want to congratulate Jody and Jeanna Lea’s youngest son Miller, on his Baptism at New Vision Church last weekend! Kathy and David Cook had a big time recently, celebrating their granddaughter Katie’s 4th birthday, in Nashville. Princess Mermaid Ariel was the special guest who visited all the little party goers dressed up as Princesses and Princes. The royal guests had fun making crowns and shields, waving magic wands and using wishing stones. Little sister, Grace toddled around trying to be like the big girl Princesses. Princess Katie and all her royal court posed for a group picture with Ariel and feasted on cake pops, cupcakes, fruit and

pink lemonade. Happy birthday Katie! As you all know, our town Christmas tree lighting and the first Small Business Saturday, has already taken place, but there is more to come! Tuesday night the Chamber had its Christmas Open House, Wednesday, the Chamber had another ribbon cutting at El Ranchitos and Thursday, Insouth ‘Taste of Christmas’ will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, the Show Choir will be performing a dinner theater, at First United Methodist Church! Remember to visit the Festival of Trees which will be on display at College Hill Museum! The proceeds will benefit Carl Perkins Advocacy Center and you know that is a worthy cause! Ayden Taylor is so excited about getting his very first deer this year! Queen Mother (his Nanny), has turned it into a Christmas Shepherd’s pie! Congratulations Ayden! Happy, Happy birthday Emily Lonon and Kelly Hayes! The Chamber wants to thank Terry Chambers for a job well done. Terry knows exactly what job that is! The lights at the Williams’ house will be lit by the time you get the States-Graphic this week! Come on by! Let me hear from you! Aroundtownmarty@ aol.com or 780-4111.

Wellwood/Zion News By Denise Phillips Brother Bobby Russ was fired up Sunday morning at Zion! If you were not there you missed a blessing from Psalm 73 with the main focus being on overcoming disappointments! We must remove obstacles to God’s blessings, remember God’s forgiveness, mercy and grace, remain faithful to the church, and reflect on God’s promises instead of our circumstances. Brother Bobby even led the music during Rad’s absence, but it was great to see Rachel back at the piano. Sunday night we praised God because He is the one true God! We praised Him for what He has done and for His greatness! Brother Bobby used Psalm 135 and the song “Lord I Lift Your Name on High” for his message. I think he enjoys singing as much as preaching and he does a great job at both! David Brooks reported that $14,650 was given on Harvest Day. This money will be used toward the debt on the building. Several from Zion attended the Community T h a n k s g i v i n g Celebration at Holly Grove Tuesday night. Mama (Alice Elrod)

saved me a seat, but I went to sleep after work and didn’t get up until 7:30. It’s amazing what pain medication does to me! I know I missed a blessing, because Brother Billy Campbell always gives an anointed message and the folks at Holly Grove are always so gracious. Several of Zion’s home school students enjoyed craft day Tuesday at the home of Brice and Hope Meeks. I’m sure they had a blast! About thirty-five family members gathered to celebrate and praise God for our blessings at our home Thanksgiving Day! Sunday afternoon Jimmy and I celebrated with Billy and Linda Pittman and their family. Although there was no men’s prayer breakfast due to Thanksgiving with family, I’m sure those prayer warriors were praying somewhere. Thanks men! I ran into Ford and Tritt Ellington in WalMart recently and they informed me that their cousin Elizabeth Tritt killed her first buck last week. Congratulations Elizabeth! Avery Schwarz, #57 finished his football season Friday night at Trinity. David

and Natalie Pinner watched the game as well as several family members. Scott and Janet Tinsley entertained about forty family members in their home Saturday. Nell Austin was able to be there from Maplewood Healthcare and enjoy Thanksgiving with her family. Don’t forget! December 5th there will be a wedding shower for Mary Drake Owenbride elect of Morris Tritt at the home of Hope Meeks. Zion’s Children’s Play will be presented December 15th at 6:00 P.M. with fellowship following. Bring a dish! We will host a fellowship in our home on Friday the 13th at 6:00 for Ray and Ricky Ellington’s Sunday school class. If you need directions or have any questions, please call. Also, if you are looking for a great Bible Study Class, come to the fellowship and get to know everyone! 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 7724257 or email me at phillipsd6@k12tn.net if you have news. People want to know!

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Crestview News We would like to thank Iglesia Bautista Cristo Rey (IBCR) for bringing lovely scarves to each one of our residents, and for visiting and talking with them also. Thank you to the Haywood High School students for the homemade Thanksgiving cards and snacks they brought to the residents. We certainly appreciate your thoughtfulness. The residents enjoyed everything. Thank you for thinking of them.

Thank you to the following volunteers for coming this week: Christ Temple ladies, Reverend Charles Bates, First Assembly of God Church ladies, Thornton Road Church of Christ, Community Temple of the Living Church, and Mrs. Carolyn Hendrix. On Saturday afternoon, our residents enjoyed The Grace Dance Team perform. They have been here once before and our residents always enjoy

watching them. Thank you to Mrs. Carolyn Hendrix for coming out on Saturday and assisting the residents in playing fruit bingo. We appreciate her thoughtfulness. It’s hard to believe this is December. Our Christmas party for our residents will be December 19 at 6 pm. Thought for the week: “Nothin’ cleans the house like company coming.” –Rural Pearls

Hillville - Eurekaton News By Vicki Williams “God wants us to feed those who hunger for love and grace.” This is our Thought for the Week as published in the Upper Room Devotional by Eunice Arias of Canelones, Uruguay. God offers each of us many kinds of starter gifts: skills, talents, love and grace to name a few. Are we taking good care of these gifts? Are we feeding these gifts so that we may feed others? If we don’t share our skills and gifts, they will die for lack of use. When we are ready to receive God’s love and grace, we can then share with others God’s greatest gift, Jesus the Christ. The Joint C o m m u n i t y Thanksgiving Service for Mt. Pleasant UMC, Harmony Baptist Church and Good Hope MB Church was held on Wednesday, November 27th The service was hosted by Harmony Baptist Church this year. I heard the service was awesome. The Good Hope Choir was great as usual and Bro. Robert Whitely was a great speaker. Wilma Vaulx recognized the Cancer Survivors

within the community. What a great blessing these three churches are to the community. Wednesday, Mama (Olivia Watson), my niece Hayley Roten and I traveled to St. Louis to pick up my niece Emily Watson. Emily enjoyed her time while she was here and it was nice having her with us for the Thanksgiving holiday. Travis and I, along with Krystle, James Chilcutt, Ashlee Chilcutt, Tyler Watson and Owen Hay enjoyed lunch at Mama’s on Thursday. Then Travis, Krystle and I battled the crowd at Wal-mart for some Christmas shopping. If you see Donna Cowan ask her about getting run over by a shopping cart. Sorry Donna, I couldn’t resist. A reminder this coming Saturday some of the Mt. Pleasant UMC congregation will be going to Reelfoot on to deliver toys and canned goods to the Reelfoot Rural Ministries. A collection box is set up in the church fellowship hall. The Harmony Adult Christmas Cantata will be held on Sunday morning at 11:00a.m. and the children’s

program at Harmony Baptist Church will be held on Sunday, December 8th at 5:30 p.m. Also don’t forget the next few weekends, volunteers with the Carl Perkins Center, will be at the Wal-Mart entrance accepting toy or monetary donations. Please help make a child’s Christmas a little better this year. Also, don’t forget about the Carl Perkins Holiday Hustle on December 14. Please lift in prayer this week 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. Marjorie Brooks, Mrs. Lynette Shamburger and Mr. J. L. Mitchell, in your thoughts and prayers. If you have news to share, please call me at 772-1885, after 5:00 p.m. Until next week.... God bless.

Holly Grove News By Martha H. Jones “What is God like?” Many would say they want a God who loves them, but don’t want a God who is mean, punishes them, and will not allow them to do as they please. Why doesn’t God do that? For the same reason that good, loving parents will discipline their children to teach them right from wrong. When we go to the doctor with an ailment, and the doctor prescribes certain medicines and other things to help us, it would be very foolish to ignore what he says. God loves each of us so much that He gave His Son to die on a cruel cross to provide salvation for us. He tells us in His Word how to be saved, and commands us to live a certain type of life afterwards. He does this because of His love. If we ignore what He says, we are extremely foolish.

Prior to the services, Aaron and Emily Adkerson were baptized. Their mother, sister, and other friends were there for that special occasion. Mr. Steve May thrilled us as he sang the special music. His wife was there with them. Breanna Sensabaugh made a profession of faith that night and was welcomed into the fellowship. Happy birthday to Ann Faulkner, Jessica Byrd, Alan Jones, Hollie Watkins, Eve Houy, Mona Watridge, Jerry Carrington, Jason Staggs, Jaiden Bishop, and Britney Tidwell. Happy anniversary to Ronnie and Sue Vanstory. Approximately 175 gathered at Holly Grove Church on Tuesday before Thanksgiving with members from several churches around the community for

the Thanksgiving service. Brother Billy Campbell, pastor of East Haywood Church of God, brought the message. The Psalmist declared, “I was glad when they said unto me, let us go into the house of the Lord.” God knew we were going to need each other. There’s lots of discouragement in the world today. Jesus promises that He will be with us. If He doesn’t deliver us from it, He will guide us through it because of His love for us. We all need to get a vision of Calvary. Following the service, we gathered in the family life center for all types of soup, sandwiches, and homemade desserts. The fellowship was an added blessing. Those of the sick list needing our prayers are Janie Fisher, who is in the hospital, Anna Smith, who is home from the hospital,

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Lynn Coburn, Peggy Emison, Betty Barden, Fletcher Lewis, and Mildred West. Others are Nancy Campbell, Leland Simpson, Bobby Perry, Gyrit Kail, Louise Coleman and Shawn Eubanks. Also include Charlie Rowland, Jimmy Grammar, Melanie Jones, Bobby Joe Brown, Butch Wilson, Teresa Vales, Sandra Posey, and Pauline

Simpson. Those celebrating Thanksgiving Day at the home of Alan and Debbie Jones were Ryan and Heather Bolinger and Jensen from Maryville, Julie Hopkins, Hayden, and John from Hernando, Tiffanie Jones from Clarksville, Mark and Jennifer Stephens, Brent and Jessica Byrd and baby Lorie, and Dewey and Martha

Jones. Mary Ann Ballard and sons Gary and Danny drove to Tiptonville Thanksgiving Day to celebrate with Charles and Cheryl Campbell. Danny and Brenda Simpson chose to have their family celebration on Saturday before Thanksgiving. Most all their children and grandchildren were there.

Westside News By Mary W. Lewis Erna Barcroft, along with Paul and I, were invited to Margaret Aiken’s home for Thanksgiving dinner. We enjoyed touring her recently remodeled home and looking at the new decorations she had for the four Christmas trees she plans to decorate. Sunday before the holiday, Paul’s brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Peggy Lewis, had their meal with 21 family members present. Those there were three sons and their wives, Gerald and Deborah Lewis, Timmy and Lisa Lewis, and Robby and Carolyn Lewis. Gerald and Deborah’s daughter, Heather, was working at Penney’s. Three of Timmy and Lisa’s four daughters were present. Sarah is studying Pharmacy at Dyersburg State, and Hannah attends the same school. Robby and Carolyn’s daughter, Jessica, and her husband, Garrett Pipkin, of Ripley, were there with their son, Easton. He was born this past summer, which made Robby and Carolyn first time grandparents. Timmy and Lisa became grandparents when their oldest daughter, Kristen, and her husband, Thomas

Carlton, welcomed Aloura Kate, who was also born this past summer. She is the first great-grandchild of Jerry and Peggy Lewis, with Easton second by a small margin. Aloura Kate is the granddaughter of John and Becky Carlton, and the greatgranddaughter of Romus and Lucille Hight and Marie Carlton and Houston and Billie Jo Leath. Thomas, Kristen, and Aloura Kate live in a newly built home on Burr Hight Road. Thomas works for Southwest and Kristen is an RN, who for the last two years has taught the nursing program at Haywood High School. At Sunday’s meal was Peggy and Jerry’s daughter, Jeannie McBride, and her daughters Jenna and Georgiana (Georgie). Jerry and Peggy’s daughter, Jackie Simpson, was unable to be there, but was missed. Timmy and Lisa’s youngest of four daughters, Rebecca, was unable to attend as well. Pauls’ sister, Hope Cannon, recently had surgery at JMCGH. Once when we were there, we saw her husband, Bobby, and their son, Lee

Cannon. We met his wife, Becky Davis, and her daughter, Elaine. Others there at the same visit were Hope and Bobby’s granddaughter, Anna Goodman, daughter of Bobby Goodman and Darlene Cannon Brocks, Brittany Staggs and her daughter, Alexis, which are Hope and Bobby’s granddaughter and great-granddaughter. Billy and Bobby Connally had their family for Thanksgiving dinner. Guests included her mother, Mrs. L.V. Flanagan, and her brother, Connie Flanagan, of Lexington, their son, Kim Connally, and grandson, Justin, both of Alamo. During duck season in Carlisle, Arkansas, Justin is employed their as a guide and retriever, and has been for several years. Billy Connally’s brother, James, has also done the same work for 24 years. From Carlisle, he and Justin were dismissed to join their families for the meal. Chasity and her husband, Trae Strude, also came. Aunt Dorothy Bruce was dismissed from Crestview following therapy. Excuse my personals. Tell me about yours at 7721855.

Libra rary ry Corner By Katherine Horn rn We are SOOOOOO excited about tomorrow night’s Gingerbread House Family Night event! We have such great fun every year at this program. We’ll read the stories of “The Gingerbread Baby” and “Gingerbread Friends”, then make gingerbread houses

from milk cartons, frosting, graham crackers and candy. There will be lots, and lots of great fun! There are not too many programs planned for the month of December here at the library. If you have any ideas for programs that you would like to

see done here at the library, please contact us and let us know. We are always on the lookout for some great programming ideas. The Library will be closed on Dec. 24th, 25th, and 26th in Observance of the Christmas Holiday. Happy Reading!

The Brownsville States-Graphic

Public Notice NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

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 March 24, 2006, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded March 27, 2006, at Book 20, Page 837 in Office of the Register of Deeds for Haywood County, Tennessee, executed by Pamela L. Jelks and Pamela L. Jelks, conveying certain property therein described to Kelley Hinsley as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Sunset Mortgage, its successors and assigns; 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 22, 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: BeingLotNo.9,Country Lane Subdivision, a plat of which appears of record in Plat Book 2, Pages 115-116, Register’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee. ALSO KNOWN AS: 232 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: Pamela L. Jelks; Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Pamela L. Jelks 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. 817-111113 INSERTION DATES: November 28, 2013, December 5, 2013, December 12, 2013 WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., Successor Trustee FHA No. 4823787894 FOR SALE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.MYFIR. COM and WWW. REALTYTRAC.COM

WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated November 18, 2011, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded November 18, 2011, at Book 93, Page 753 in Office of the Register of Deeds for Haywood County, Tennessee, executed by Leslie Keathley, conveying certain property therein described to John Clark as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for First State Bank, its successors and assigns; 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 December 18, 2013 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: Lying and being in the 7th Civil District of Haywood County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows, to-wit; Beginning at a stake in the South margin of Key corner street at the back edge of a curb, said stake being the Northeast corner of a driveway in the name of Spencer and being 171 feet West of the Northeast corner of a lot in the name of West; runs thence South with the East line of Spencer, 199 feet to a stake, an interior corner of Spencer; runs thence East with the North lines of Spencer and Smith 991/2 feet to a stake; runs thence North 201.75 feet to a stake in the South margin of said street at the back edge of the curb; runs thence West with the South margin of said street 85 feet 2 inches to the point of beginning. ALSO KNOWN AS: 530 Key Corner Street, 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: Leslie Keathley 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. 700-237021 DATED November 13, 2013 Successor Trustee : WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., INSERTION DATES: November 21, 2013, November 28, 2013, December 5, 2013 FOR SALE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.MYFIR. COM and WWW. REALTYTRAC.COM

Notice to Creditors As Required by TCA §30-2-306 2013-PR-43 Estate of Harold Halliburton, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on November 25, 2013 letters of administration in respect of the estate of Harold Halliburton, who died December 01, 2012, were issued to the undersigned by the Haywood County Chancery Court. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the abovenamed Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication as described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. Chanstity Bond, Administrator J. Anthony Bradley, Attorney Sarah Levy, Clerk & Master Haywood Chancery Court Justice Complex 100 South Dupree Brownsville, TN 38012 (731) 772-0122 Publication Dates: 11-28-13 & 12-05-13

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

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Thursday, December 5, 2013 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 above-described 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

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS PROJECT NAME: CITY OF BROWNSVILLE TAMM PARK OWNER: CITY OF BROWNSVILLE Sealed bids for CITY OF BROWNSVILLE LPRF FY 2012 TAMM PARK will be received by Honorable Jo Matherne, Mayor at the CITY OF BROWNSVILLE - CITY HALL, until 2:00 p.m., CST, JANUARY 7, 2014 and then at said ofﬁce publicly opened and read aloud. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on December 12, 2013 at 2:00 PM CST at Brownsville City Hall. A set of plans will be available at the meeting for review. The Information for Bidders and other contract documents may be examined at the following:

1) City Of Brownsville – City Hall 111 North Washington Brownsville, Tn 38012

2) A2H, Inc. 3009 Davies Plantation Road Lakeland, Tn 38002

3) West Tennessee Plans Room 439 Airways Blvd. Jackson, Tn 38301

4) Builder’s Exchange 642 S. Cooper Street Memphis, Tn 38104

1996 Chevrolet PU Vin# 2GCEC19M7T1167375 Owner: Roy Worrles 1st Lien: Cashmaster 2nd Lien: Cash Express

Copies may be obtained at the ofﬁce of A2H, INC. located at 3009 DAVIES PLANTATION ROAD, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002, PHONE: 901-372-0404 upon payment of $100.00 (non-refundable). The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 30 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Each bidder must deposit with his bid, security in the amount, form and subject to the conditions provided in the Instructions for Bidders. All Bidders must comply with the applicable provisions of the Contractors Licensing Act of 1994, found in “Tennessee Code Annotated,” Section 626-119, as amended. In accordance with this act, the following information must appear on the outside of the envelope containing the bid for all projects in excess of $25,000: 1. NAME OF BIDDER 2. ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF BIDDER 3. NAME OF PROJECT FOR WHICH BID IS SUBMITTED 4. BIDDER’S LICENSE NUMBER 5. SUBCONTRACTOR’S LICENSE NUMBER 6. EXPIRATION DATE OF LICENSE 7. THE PORTION OF CLASSIFICATION OF BIDDERS LICENSE THAT APPLIES TO THIS PROJECT

2002 Chev.Impala Vin# 2G1WF55E129102922 Owner: Anne R. Loynes

Any bid submitted from a bidder not on the ofﬁcial bidders list, that is maintained at the ofﬁce of A2H, Inc., and/or not containing the above information will not be opened.

1992 Dodge Caravan Vin# 1B4GH54R4NX218631 Owner: Wayne D. Brown

City of Brownsville is an equal opportunity afﬁrmative action employer, drug-free with policies of non-discrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or military service.

Young’s Wrecker Service The following vehicles will be considered abandoned and sold for storage if not claimed by November 30, 2013

Young’s Wrecker Service 1110 Berkley Drive Brownsville, TN. 38012 (731) 772-3884

Mayor, Jo Matherne December 5, 2013

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Public Notice 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 ISATTEMPTING 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) 8130992 Fax: (404) 6015846 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 CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF CWABS, INC., ASSET BACKED C E R T I F I C AT E S , 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, B ro w n s v i l l e , 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-E-008.00 Property Address: 1152 Berrywood Avenue, Brownsville, TN. Other Interested Parties: Ford Motor Credit Company; Haywood C o m m u n i t y 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

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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, B r o w n s v i l l e , 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 S e c o n d a r y Property Address: 1014 Key Corner Street, Brownsville, Tennessee 38012 Parcel Number: 066O-D-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 C O U N T Y ,

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 www.kirschattorneys. com Law Office of Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP 555 Perkins Road Extended, Second Floor Memphis, TN 38117 Phone (901)767-5566 Fax (901)761-5690 File No. 13-054251

Public Notice for the Metro Charter Commission

Brownsville Police Department 11/27/2013 Brandon Antuan Taylor: driving on revoked/suspended license-fifth offense; $2,500/app.

11/28/2013 Darius Clark: criminal impersonation; $7,000/app. Tyler Odell Shaw: fabricating/tampering with evidence; HWOB.

Public Hearings on the proposed Brownsville/ Haywood County Metro Charter will be held: Dec 16, 2013 at 6pm in the Courtroom of the Haywood County Justice Complex 100 South Dupree Ave. Jan 9, 2014 at 6pm in Stanton at Mt. Zion MB Church, 1 Lafayette St., Stanton (location not yet certain) Jan 16, 2014 at 6pm in the Courtroom of the Haywood County Justice Complex 100 South Dupree Ave.

Haywood County Sheriff’s Department 11/25/2013 Terrio Lerenzo Ferguson: failure to appear, circuit court; HWOB.

11/27/2013 Berry Martin: failure to appear, general sessions court; HWOB. Crystal Elaine Williams: driving on revoked/suspended license, violation light law, violation registration law, financial responsibility-insurance; $1,500/ app.

11/30/2103 Cornelius Cortez Pankey: failure to appear, general sessions court; $2,500. Deborah Swift: failure to appear, general sessions court ($2,500/app), failure to appear, general sessions court ($3,500/app.)

Tennessee Highway Patrol 11/25/2013 Ervin Radle Patterson: driving on revoked/suspended license; $3,000/app.

11/27/2013 Rashun Antwan Cunningham: driving on revoked/suspended license; $3,000. Rashun Antwan Cunningham: speeding; $3,000.

11/29/2013 Randy Taylor: driving under the influence, driving on revoked/suspended license; $5,000/app.

11/30/2013 Derrick Lamont Kennard: driving on revoked/suspended license; $3,000/app.

12/01/2013 Darnishea Michelle Bland: speding, driving on revoked/suspended license; $3,000/app. Joshua Leanthony Roach: driving on revoked/suspended license, violation registration law; $3,000/app.

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Dunbar Carver celebrates anniversary of Lincoln’s address at Gettysburg

Twenty-one participate in recitation of the Gettysburg Address

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“...that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom - and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.” rang out repeatedly amid the historical displays at the Dunbar Carver Museum, Tuesday, November 19th. Twenty-one voices participated in a Recitation/Read-In of the Gettysburg Address. The hour long program celebrated the 150th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s delivery of the famous address at the dedication of the battlefield at Gettysburg, PA on November 19, 1863. The taped program is available at the museum website, www.dunbarcarvermuseum.org, and a CD copy will be sent to the Library of Congress to be included in that institution’s file of 150th anniversary celebratory recitations of the noted address. The Dunbar Carver Museum is open from 1 - 3 p.m. Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday. All are welcome and there is no admission charge.

Corker objects to shutting out U.S. textile firms in defense bill In a letter to Armed Services Committee Chairman Carl Levin, D-MI, and Ranking Member Jim Inhofe, R-Okla., U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., ranking member on the Foreign Relations Committee, objected to attempts to include language in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2014 that would shut out U.S. textile firms from selling products to Department of Defense commissaries and exchange stores. If enacted, the language Corker is objecting to would only permit the department to source garments from suppliers participating in the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh, a consortium of mostly European textile manufacturers and retailers formed to improve safety and working conditions

in the Bangladeshi garment industry after several deadly garment factory incidents. American and Canadian companies established a similar pact, known as the Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety, to enforce better worker safety practices in Bangladesh, but these firms would not be able to compete for Department of Defense business alongside their European counterparts as a result of this a m e n d m e n t . This preferential treatment for European companies over U.S. companies could undermine ongoing efforts to establish common labor safety rules at textile facilities in Bangladesh, which was the subject of a Foreign Relations Committee hearing

in June. “I would be concerned if any provision in the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2014 contained language that would require preference for European companies over U.S. companies, especially since it is our understanding that U.S. companies have done as much or more on the ground to fix the safety and health problems in Bangladeshi garment factories,” wrote Corker in his letter. “Such an action would undermine current efforts by the Accord and Alliance to work together on the development of joint technical standards, training and inspection protocols, and undermine cooperation among the Government of Bangladesh, the U.S. government and European governments. I urge

you to reject language that would favor European companies in the Accord at the expense of U.S. companies in the Alliance.” Dear Senators Levin and Inhofe, I am writing to express my strong concern regarding attempts to include language in the National Defense Authorization Act that would require the Department of Defense’s defense commissary and exchange store system source garments only from suppliers that are signatories of the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh. If so, this amendment unjustifiably discriminates against U.S. garment manufacturers and retailers in favor of European garment manufacturers and retailers.

In response to recent disasters at Bangladeshi garment factories in which many workers lost their lives, U.S. and Canadian retailers, brands and manufacturers formed the Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety (“Alliance”) to improve worker safety in Bangladesh. European companies formed the Bangladesh Accord on Fire and Building Safety (“Accord”). Both the Alliance and Accord are working to address these concerns in Bangladeshi garment factories. In fact, the Alliance reports they have made significant progress on inspecting factories, establishing a common approach to labor safety in Bangladesh. I would be concerned by any action by the U.S.

government that would intentionally or unintentionally divide this effort by explicitly favoring the European sponsored Accord over the U.S.-led Alliance. Such an action would undermine current efforts by the Accord and Alliance to work together on the development of joint technical standards, training and inspection protocols, and undermine cooperation among the Government of Bangladesh, the U.S. government and European governments. I urge you to reject language that would favor European companies in the Accord at the expense of U.S. companies in the Alliance. Sincerely, Bob Corker R a n k i n g Member Committee on Foreign Relations

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