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Laura W. Bush to speak at FHU’s Benefit
Relay for Life celebrated indoors Photo by Marney Gilliam, Independent
Cancer survivors JoAnna Cearley, Renee Phelps and Candy Blankenship participate in the Survivor’s Lap Friday night at the annual Relay for Life fundraiser at Chester County High School. The event had to be moved indoors for the first time due to inclement weather, but that did not dampen the enthusiasm as hundreds took part in the event to raise funds to assist cancer survivors and cancer research. Additional photos, Page 15-A.
Former First Lady Mrs. Laura Bush will be the featured speaker at FreedHardeman University’s 49th Annual Benefit Dinner on Dec. 6, 2013, according to FHU President Joe Wiley. Other members of the Bush family including Barbara Bush and former presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush have spoken at the school’s annual fundraiser. One of the country’s most admired first ladies, Mrs. Bush has championed key issues in the fields of education, health care and human rights. She has traveled to more than 76 countries, including two
FORMER FIRST LADY LAURA BUSH historic solo trips to Afghanistan, and has See BUSH, Page 2-A
C.C. still in running for 4-H Center By Mary Mount Dunbar Staff Writer
Our offices will be closed Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. Deadlines for classifieds, yard sale ads, etc. will be this Friday, May 24.
Memorial Day service is Monday at City Hall American Legion Post 157 will host a Memorial Day service at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 27, in the courtroom of City Hall. Following the posting of the colors, the Chester
County High School band will perform patriotic songs. There will also be a special guest speaker. Everyone is encouraged to attend.
Chester County may not be in the top three locations for a new 4-H Convention Center, but Mayor Dwain Seaton urged commissioners and members of the public not to give up on the center being located in county just yet. “We’ve got to keep our fingers crossed and keep working on it,” Seaton said at the May 20 meeting of the Chester County Commission. While Chester County didn’t rank in the top three West Tennessee locations, the mayor assured Chester Countians that they are not out of the running yet.
Bethel springs man dies in one-vehicle accident A Bethel Springs man died Friday in a one-vehicle wreck near Finger. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, William Brandon Clayton, 26, was driving south-
bound on Highway 199 when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a bridge abutment. Clayton, who apparently was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected from the vehi-
the appointment of Ann van der Linde to the Library Board and also reappointed the current members to the county Board of Equalization. Also approved were application for the yearly $39,500 Litter Grant and support of FreedHardeman University’s renovation of the iconic Old Main building. Chester County Fire Chief Jim Vest asked the commision’s permission to purchase a new firetruck. Vest stated the the county is currently down two trucks, and he found one available for $34,000 with the $10,000 trade in of the uncommissioned trucks for parts, the truck would cost the county $24,000. Deaming the situation an emergency, Commissioners voted to approve Vest’s purchase effective immediately. In final business, Commissioner Russell See 4-H, Page 2-A
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cle. Funeral services for Clayton were Tuesday at Shackelford Funeral Directors-Casey Chapel, with burial at Finger Cemetery.
Location, cost and other factors could play a significant role in choosing where the facility will be based, and Chester County has a central location with available parkland already available to the state. The three top locations may have charmed the facility planners, but Chester County still has much to offer. The price of acquiring the land or the lack of centrality could cost the forerunners in the long run. A decision won’t be made until November, Seaton added, so Chester County has time to work on its plan of action. The rest of the commission meeting proceeded smoothly with Commissioners approving the quarterly reports of the Board of Education, Highway Department, County Trustee, County General and Solid Waste Department. Commissioners approved
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On Memorial Day, how do you plan to honor those who fought for our freedom?
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CHESTER COUNTY INDEPENDENT • Thursday, May 23, 2013
City officials complete Economic Development Training course City Recorder Jim Garland and Mayor Robert King were among the 46 economic development professionals from Tennessee and other states who recently completed the seventh annual Tennessee Basic E c o n o m i c Development Course (TBEDC) in Nashville. This weeklong course is one of the eight economic development courses offered by the University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services (CIS), and is considered the cornerstone of the Tennessee Certified Economic Developer (TCED) professional certification program. The course also is accredited by the Inter national E c o n o m i c
Development Council. Attendees learned best practices in economic and community development, new methods and programs to promote job growth and investment, and discussed emerging trends and factors that shape local and regional economics. This year’s diverse class had a range of participants that included chamber of commerce and economic and community development organization professionals, elected and appointed officials, state government agency staff, community planners, airport authority personnel, bankers, business leaders and real estate developers. The week started off with a high-energy afternoon session that geared everyone
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Veterans’ Cemetery in Lexington. He had received some questions about the legitimacy of those involved, and he stated that the fundraising campaign is indeed in progress.
4-H Clayton reminded the board that people are currently fundraising to establish a
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Bush launched groundbreaking education and healthcare programs in the U.S. and abroad. The author of the bestselling memoir, “Spoken from the Heart,” Mrs. Bush also founded both the Texas Book Festival and the National Book Festival in Washington D.C. Today, as the chair of the Woman’s Initiative at the George W. Bush Institute, Mrs. Bush continues her work on global healthcare innovations, empowering women in emerging democracies, education reform and supporting the men and women who have served in America’s military. Born in Midland, Texas, to Jenna and Harold Welch, the former first lady holds a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree in library science. She taught in public schools in Dallas, Houston and Austin, and worked as a public school librarian. The Bushes are the parents of twin daughters, Barbara and Jenna, and a granddaughter born this spring. “Mrs. Bush’s concern for literacy and
her background in education make her a very good fit for much of the work we do here at Freed-Hardeman,” Wiley said. Vice President of Advancement Dave Clouse said, “We are absolutely delighted to announce Mrs. Bush’s coming to Freed-Hardeman. Her compassion and warm personality have made her one of America’s most admired women.” The Benefit Dinner is typically the state’s largest one-night fundraiser. The 2010 dinner featuring former president George W. Bush holds the record for most funds raised by the FHU dinner. Sponsorships for the Benefit Dinner, beginning at $600 for the silver level, are available from the FHU advancement office. General admission tickets are $150. All tickets include the dinner and the address by Mrs. Bush. Sponsorships come with additional perks. For additional information regarding sponsorships and tickets, call 989-6017 or 1800-FHU-FHU1. Tickets may be purchased at fhu.edu/bush. All profits from the dinner are used to fund student scholarships at FHU.
for the week ahead. It became obvious the first day that the class participants were committed to making a change in their communities and the state as a whole. “The interest, engagement, and knowledge of the participants made this truly a unique experience,” said Erin Ketelle, TBEDC course director and TCED director. Over the course of the week, the class heard presentations from more than 30 expert practitioners in many specialties of economic development. Participants said one of the biggest benefits of the experience, beyond the presented material, were the relationships built over the week. Case studies, group work, class discussions and
after class activities gave everyone the opportunity to create a broad network across Tennessee. “We were so fortunate to have amazing nationally recognized Tennessee economic development professionals as instructors at the TBEDC,” Ketelle said. The week closed with the TBEDC graduation ceremony. Certificates were presented by CIS Executive Director Dr. Paul Jennings and Ketelle. Several students spoke during the ceremony to share their favorite experiences from the week. For more information about economic development training opportunities, please contact Ketelle at erin.ketelle@tennessee.edu or (615) 532-4926.
CHESTER COUNTY INDEPENDENT • Thursday, May 23, 2013
Pickup, 18-wheeler head-on! Photo by James A. Webb, Independent
Weather may have been a contributing factor in this two-vehicle accident just before 3 p.m. Friday, May 17 near the intersection of Hwy 45 south of Henderson and Naylor Road. Keith Walker, of Selmer, was driving his Ford F-150 pickup south on Hwy 45 when he apparently lost control and veered into the path of an 18-wheeler driven by Phillip Willis of Jackson. Willis was driving for Old Dominion truck line and was not injured. Walker was taken by ambulance to Jackson-Madison County General Hospital and released May 18.
The Chester County Library has, over the years, forged a strong partnership with our school system which is one of the best in our state. Special thanks go to Elementary principals Kim Scott, Amy Eaton, Amy Wooley, and Christy Swope for allowing me to visit each school to talk about the reading program. I also very much enjoyed the visit from the East Chester secondgraders as part of their field trip. All of the children, whether they visited the library or listened to me speak at their school, were respectful, polite, and they asked smart questions. Thanks also to Junior High Principal Britt Eads and High School Principal Troy Kilzer for helping me organize book clubs for students from both schools. We are so lucky to have teachers and principals like we have here. Speaking of book clubs, summer also brings the arrival of the Middle School Book Club. If your child has finished third grade through fifth grade, they may be part of the book club, but each child MUST sign up either by coming by the library or by calling the library at 989-4673. “The Middle Schoolers” have been meeting since 2004 - in fact, our first book club members have graduated from high school! We meet from 2 to 3 p.m. every Thursday during the months of June and July. Each week, the children receive the book that they will discuss the following week. The children are responsible for purchasing their own book, but the books are sold at the library’s cost and are always under $5. At each meeting, we discuss the book and tell whether or not we liked it and why. We also do some type of game or art project that goes along with the book, plus we have a snack each week that goes with the book. The children design their own T-shirt that is paid for by the Friends of the Library, and the T-shirt is presented at our annual
Budget meeting set for Tuesday The Chester County Commission budget committee will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 28 in the 4-H Conference Room of the Public Safety Building. The public is welcome to attend.
end-of-summer pizza party. Several children have already signed up, so get your name on the list. The Brown Bag Book Club will meet at noon on Wednesday, June 12 to discuss ‘The Baby Thief: The Untold Story of Georgia Tann, the Baby Seller Who Corrupted Adoption” by Barbara Bizantz Raymond. July’s book will be ‘The Professionals” by Owen Laukkanen. Join us! The library will be closed on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. Our summer reading program is packed with activities that all ages will enjoy. Reading/Listening logs are now available at the library and the completed logs will be due in on Wednesday, June 19. Kindergarteners and preschoolers may fill out Listening Logs and First Grade and above may fill out Reading Logs. If your child reads 25 books and lists them on the log, he/she will receive a coupon for a free Happy Meal from our local McDonald’s. If your child reads 50 books, he/she will receive a coupon for a Personal Pan Pizza from Pizza Express. Five books that are 50 pages or more may be counted as 25 books. All books must be checked out from the Chester County Library. The theme for this year’s reading program is Dig into Reading and we have scheduled the following programs. All of our programs begin at 10 a.m., except on Tuesday, June 4, when the program begins at 1 p.m. A schedule of programming is available at the library and they are listed below: Tuesday, June 4 (at 1 p.m.): The Cat in the Hat will visit, courtesy of WLJT-TV, our local PBS affiliate of Martin. Wednesday, June 5: Touch-A-Truck Day will be held on the parking lot of the Junior High next to
the library. Participants include the Chester County Highway Department, the Fire Department, the Police Department, Southwest Tennessee Electric Membership Cooperative, the National Guard, and a farmer or two. The rain date for this program is Wednesday, June 12. Tuesday, June 11: Pete Creech, Manager of White Oak Bottom and Wolf River Wildlife Areas will present a program on Tennessee wildlife which includes beaver pelts, deer hides, antlers, coyote skins and the always popular live snake. Wednesday, June 12: Clay Canada will present a program on bees, beekeeping and harvesting honey. Tuesday, June 18: Illusionist Richard Seaton will bring his special brand of magic to the library. Wednesday, June 19: Rangers from Pinson Mounds will talk about the history of the park and why the mounds are here. Tuesday, June 25: Representatives from Shiloh National Military Park will present a program on the famous battle and bring uniform replicas. Wednesday, June 26: Beverly Rogers will bring samples of fossils and dinosaurs plus we will hand out awards. Be sure and visit your friendly local library this summer because we have something for every age. New arrivals: DVDS: “Dr. Who: 1st Series”; “Skyfall”; “Call the Midwife, Season 1”; “Jack Reacher”; “Safe Haven”; “Zero Dark Thirty”; “Django Unchained”; “Pitch Perfect”; and Beverly Lewis’s “The Shunning” JUVENILE LITERATURE: “On a Beam of Light: The Story of Albert Einstein”; “Beyonders: Seeds of Rebellion”; “Dig, Dogs, Dig”; “Steam Train,
Dream Train”; TEEN READING: “Hades; The Immortal Rules”; “Switched”; “Gone”: “Light” ADULT NON-FICTION: “Happy, Happy, Happy: My Life and Legacy As the Duck Commander”; “Keep It Pithy: Useful Observations In A Troubled World” by Bill O’Reilly; “The Autistic Brain” by Temple Grandin; “Bunker Hill”; “Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal”; “Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers”; “Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife”; and” Smoke and Pickles: Recipes and Stories From A New Southern Kitchen” ADULT FICTION: “Dead Ever After” by Charlaine Harris; “The Other Typist” by Suzanne Rindell; “Silken Prey” by John Sandford; “A Step of Faith” by Richard Paul Evans; “The Hope of Spring” by Wanda Brunstetter; “Little Night” by Luanne Rice; “Rescue Team: Grace Medical” by Candace Calvert; “Sweet Sanctuary” by Kim Vogel Sawyer; “The First Prophet” by Kay Hooper; “Bring Up the Bodies” by Hilary Mandel; “NOS4A2” by Joe Hill; “Wedding Night” by Sophie Kinsella; “12th of Never” by James Patterson; “The Demonologist” by Andrew Pyper; “The Woman Upstairs” by Claire Messud; “The Interestings” by Meg Wolitzer; “Red Moon” by Benjamin Percy; “The Supremes At Earl’s AllYou-Can-Eat” by Edward Kelsey Moore; and “Inferno” by Dan Brown See you at the library!
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MR. AND MRS. MAX REDDIN
Reddin 70th anniversary Max and Vadeen Reddin were married May 26, 1943 in Corinth, Miss. They had a daughter, Shirley Bain (Jerry); two granddaughters, Marsha Barclay (Michael) and Shondra Murley (Clay); five great-grandchildren, John Ryan, Brad, Taylor, Corey and Ella. There will be a “Come and Go Reception” from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 26, at Southern Chic (Old Reddin Electric Company building). No gifts.
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Happy birthday wishes go to Eugene Springer, Jimmie Martin and Pat Flannagan on May 23; Jan Johnson and Harold Wright on May 24; Sherry Fletcher, Jerry Johnson and Dean Hutcherson on May 25; Kevin Maness and Shean Caldwell on May 26; and Drew Gregory and Jack Rogers on May 27. Happy anniversary to Patrick and Nish Herndon on May 23. Memorial Day is Monday, May 27. Let’s remember the National Moment of Remembrance, a moment of silence to reflect on those who have shed blood for us. “Freedom Is Not Free” I watched the flag pass by one day. It fluttered in the breeze. A young Marine saluted it, And then he stood at ease. I looked at him in uniform So young, so tall, so proud, With hair cut square and eyes alert He’d stand out in any crowd.
Richardson was held on his birthday, Tuesday, May 14 at Haltom Chapel. Many family, friends and loved ones were present. Remember to call with your news. You can reach us at the following: Wanda Cook 989-37824 or Celia Murley 989-5300. I thought how many men like him Had fallen through the years. How many died on foreign soil? How many mothers’ tears? How many pilots’ planes shot down? How many died at sea? How many foxholes were soldiers’ graves? No, freedom isn’t free. I heard the sound of taps one night, When everything was still I listened to the bugler play And felt a sudden chill. I wondered just how many times That taps had meant “Amen,” When a flag had draped a coffin Of a brother or a friend. I thought of all the children, Of the mothers and the wives, Of fathers, sons and husbands With interrupted lives. I thought about a graveyard At the bottom of the sea Of unmarked graves in Arlington. No, freedom isn’t free. @Copyright 1981 by CDR Kelly Strong, USCG (Ret). KellyStrong@aol.com Have a great week and call 989-0212 if you have anything to share.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Hello to everyone! Greetings from the City. The very first thing I would like to say is THANK YOU Lord for allowing those reading this article to see another week. The second thing I would like to say this week is THANK YOU for taking the time out to buy and read the Chester County Independent. I appreciate all of the phone calls and everyone that tells me how much you enjoy reading this little article, each and every one of you brings joy into my life. Last week was such a busy week with school getting out, graduation, and kindergarten registration and oh yes, the Chester County Relay for life. Thank you Anthony Buttrum (Chairperson of the Relay for Life Committee), you are like the mail carrier through any type of weather you will deliver! The rain did not stop you from having an outstanding event. So to Anthony, teams, captains, sponsors, and the committee for Relay of Life the City would like to say thank you for all of your hard work to fight against cancer! Thank you for providing the gift of hope to dream BIG to so many people. It was a BIG success again this year. Do not forget to come and support the
VFW Post 4844 pancake breakfast starting 7 a.m. until 11 a.m. Saturday, May 25, at the Chester County Senior Center. Memorial Day, Monday May 27, was originally called Decoration Day. It is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. The American Legion Post 157 will have Memorial Day service at 10:30 a.m. in the courtroom of the City Hall. The Chester County High School band will be performing. Everyone is invited to attend. Please come out and support this service in remembering all of Military Soldiers who died for our country. On Saturday, May 18, one of our great pioneers was laid to rest, Mr. Eddie Thomas Campbell Sr. He was an Army Veteran who served his country, and he was one of the first African-Americans to have his own business, known as “Eddie’s Upholstery Shop,” here in Henderson. Mr. Campbell would have been 87 years old on May 23. Our prayers and condolences go out to his family, and also to the Massey family. The son of Larry (Henry) and Jackie Brown, Corporal Ellis Brown, will be leaving on June 2, going to the war in Afghanistan. So let’s keep him and his family in our prayers. Congratulations to Mr. Frank Holiday who retired from the Chester County School system. Thank you for all of hard work and time you have given. Now it is time to hear from Southern oaks. Well, the residents have been doing their daily exercise class. They have so
such fun with their chair exercises along with playing “Simon Says” and other games incorporated into their exercises. Mart Wilkens was there for the weekly Bible study. During the days when the weather was so beautiful outside they tended to their vegetable and flower gardens. They planted some okra seeds with some miracle grow, lots of water and some tender loving care. That is what will make a good garden! Our County Mayor, Dwain Seaton, was their celebrity Bingo caller for the week. Oh how they appreciate Mayor Seaton taking the time out to come visit with them. He stated he would like to come back again as he had a lot of fun. Wednesday morning after the outside walk, the seniors from the Senior Citizens Center came out to sing with the residents. They will come again next week for the monthly Wii Bowling Challenge. Perhaps the resident’s will win back the trophy next week! “Do not tell anyone, but the residents at Southern Oaks have been practicing for the Wii Bowling challenge!” Nancy, the Activities Director, gave the residents manicures and painted some pretty bright and colorful spring colors on their nails. As the week was coming to a close for Southern Oaks, Tina Martin of the LHC Group stopped by for another game of bingo. She brought some great prizes with her! Also Melody Willis from Avalon came to do crafts with the residents. They just love it
when Melody visits. She is so bubbly and fun to be around! Saturday is Family Day and Movie Day. Estes Church of Christ came Sunday afternoon and held a service there, while some of the residents went out to a local church of their own. Stop by and visit with the residents and staff sometime, they will be glad to have you. Did you know that “The Wright Shoes” store is having a Memorial Day Sale, entire stock of shoes, 40 percent of regular price and much more, the sale is from May 20 - June 1st. For more information, call 9894299. Happy Birthday to Byron McNeal, Emori Burton and Katherine Armstrong on May 29; and Susie Hemby on May 30. May the Lord bless all of you with many more. Continue to pray for the people that are in the hospitals, the ones that are sick in their homes, our children, teachers, family, the men and women that are serving our country, and also the incarcerated. Remember to patronize our local businesses. Let’s support our own as much as we can. Chester County Head Start is still accepting applications for 3- and 4-yearolds. For more information, call 989-2561 or 989-5111. If you live in the City of Henderson and have news about your family, birthday, anniversary, announcements, and things happening in the city, please call 989-1907 or send an email to gloria__holiday@msn.co m. HAVE A GREAT WEEK!
We have two more thinkers who figured out community wedding hints. Tammy Jones said, “RC and Moon Pie” was her favorite clue in figuring out this couple. Surely you know by now. Ruby Scott, Ruby Wright, Ruby Courdle, Ruby Brewer and Ruby Tucker all knew Ruby Harrington. The bride is going to make a vow on May 26 to a royal name – her prince, Charles Malone! By next week her initials will be R.S.M. – readyset-married! Charlotte Joyner also figured out the clues, but Ruby Brewer probably hinted to her in a big way! This past week had several happenings for me with Sunday being a day to work for Harold James. As I was almost ready to walk out the door Fran Bailey called with a good story. There was only one problem – there were only a few minutes to spare before I left for work. Fran saw five men walking down Highway 100 – two were holding flags.
This was news for sure, but I needed investigators. Neither Bobby and Debra Connor nor Latashe Phillips were home, and Chip Campbell couldn’t help this time. But the name James Webb popped into my brain! One quick phone call relieved me – James was going to take care of it! As I rushed for my car, guess who was at my driveway? Yep, the five men walking from New York to Texas. I asked to snap a picture and get a quick story. They were polite to pose and give names, and share a website that contains videos and press releases – www.CarryTheLoad.o rg. I hope you will investigate too. They desire participation, promotion of the group cause, and helping revive the spirit of Memorial Day. They hope more meaning will surface. They respectfully want to honor those who have lost their lives, so we can maintain freedom is a day that should be celebrated. These men have helped raise more than $800,000 which helps military, their families, and first responders. They plan to walk through Henderson next year. Perhaps we could welcome them when we have date and time.
A polite leader of Carry The Load, John Jones, called to express thanks for Chester County’s interest and WBBJ-TV coverage (thanks to Chip Campbell). John said these dedicated walkers now have a bus which sleeps 12. They are safe and dry while resting nightly before continuing their journey. John called twice. This is funny – at the estate sale I was on the telephone talking to John late Sunday afternoon. I simply asked the walker’s location. A buyer overheard me and answered that he had just seen the men walking past West Chester School – small world and big ears! Ha. John also called Monday night about 7 p.m. to inform me that the group was in West Memphis, Ark. Rain is predicted in certain percentages Tuesday through Thursday. God bless them and this cause. Please check their website. Check this paper for James’ story and pictures concerning these men. I hope you will keep them in your prayers. As stated earlier, rushing to help Harold James hold an estate sale I saw June Smith. She had introduced her Texas sister, Betty Jo Mount Record. She and her family, Pat Freeze and little Joey,
visited Cabo for Decoration Day, and spent time with friends and relatives. Sonny and Peggy Record shared a breakfast. Don Melton got a visit too. Don’s parents were Freddy and Cherry Mount Melton, Raford Nobles and Freddy’s cousins through Henry Melton. Betty had such a sweet expression when sharing she knew my daddy at Jacks Creek School. He didn’t want anyone to mistreat little children, he was fair on the playground to everyone and he was well liked. She spoke of Melbern Jones too, but not enough space here to talk about that feller! Ha. This estate sale of the late James and Von Baro Cherry Cloud started out sad. It was an emotional day because it was a reminder that they were gone from our lives. But as the day progressed many people were sharing memories of this sweet Cloud couple with Harold, his workers, and other buyers. Some people simply wanted to buy a memento, some wanted nice merchandise, some were curious, and some were passing by and saw the sale sign. It turned into a positive day because See JACKS, Page 6-A
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Chester County Historical Society met on May 6 The Chester County Historical Society regular meeting was held Monday, May 6. After the regular formalities, Attorney John Talbot spoke to the 10 members and nine guests. His lecture was on
the lost history of Chester County. It was very interesting and thought provoking. Refreshments were served by Loretta Haggard. Our next meeting will be June 3. Please come.
There will be a business meeting at Hickory Corner Center at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 23. All members are encouraged to attend this very important meeting, as officers for the year 2013 will be elected. Your voice and vote determine how the Center is operated. It is also once again time to renew your membership. We want all our members back, and welcome new members as well. The Homecoming at the Center will be Saturday, June 15, beginning with an 11 a.m. flag raising followed by the Sparky Sparks Band and special guest, Stacy Clayton and his sister Kim Hearn. There will be grilled burgers and hot dog plates with all the trimmings and desserts. Also there will be a silent auction. Around 1 p.m. the cakewalk will begin. Members, in order to have a successful Homecoming we need your help, cakes for the cake walk and the dessert table, and each member is asked to donate something for the silent auction. Remember to invite your family and friends to our event on Saturday, June 15. Monday night, as I write this, my heart is sad. Tornados have hit in Oklahoma, and have destroyed block after block of neighbors and schools. Many children have died. It has devastated the area, and many people have suffered terrible loss.
It just breaks your heart. Keep these people in your prayers. My first cousin, Betty Jo Mount Record of Tom Ball, Texas, and her daughter, Pat Freeze, and Pat’s grandson, Joey, of Dickinson, Texas were in Henderson for the weekend last weekend. Betty Jo was visiting with her sister, June Smith. On Saturday my sister Mildred and I met them at Jacks for lunch and a short visit. It was great to see them, Betty Jo and June’s mother, Aunt Callie Cherry Mount, was a sister to my mother, Jewel Cherry Greene. On Saturday they enjoyed a family gathering at the home of Don and Lisa Melton. Betty and June also attended Decoration Day at Cabo on Sunday, and saw lots of people Betty hadn’t seen in years. June says Betty Jo is going home with precious memories of her visit. Betty and June are sisters of the late Cherry Mount Melton and the late Horace Mount. Our son Terry and his wife Jo of Pekin, Ill., are here. We’ve been busy working in the yard and planting a garden. They are going home Tuesday morning. We have enjoyed their visit. Our son Greg of Pekin, Ill., and our grandson Josh of Crownpoint, Ind., came Sunday. They will go home Thursday. Our grandson Drew, and his girlfriend Mallisa, will be here on Thursday night. My gosh, we have a busy week ahead. Happy birthday wishes go out to Felicia Hathcock and Ann Morrison on May 22; Lilly Joiner and Claire Cranford on May 23; Linda Maness on May 25; Sam Kesler and Tyler Garner on
We, the trustees, present this Sanctuary and structure to be dedicated to the Glory of God and the service of all mankind. It shall always be known as Holly Springs United Methodist Church. There was a large crowd and Dr. Richard Clark spoke on “Rededication to Lasting Fruitfulness.” The church appreciates all our visitors and our sister church, Enville United Methodist Church, for helping with the food. A lot of work has been done after the tornado. There was a lot of damage to the church and cemetery. Thanks to the great volunteers for their work and also for the monetary donations. Our church will
have Homecoming the second Sunday in June. Everyone is welcome to attend. We praised workers in the Relay for Life. Everyone thought it would be cancelled after the rain, but they moved into the high school gymnasium for food and games. There was a great crowd and See NEW, Page 7-A
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Take time for tuna – Lovely skewers with dipping sauce reign far above canned tuna Dear “Thyme to Cook” readers, I apologize for not having a commentary about last week’s taco carnitas recipe. Sometimes the weeks just aren’t long enough to get everything finished in perfect form, but I hope you enjoyed some delicious tacos this past week! The tacos were my husband’s creation, and I’m proud and grateful to have a husband who loves to cook as much as I do. We smoked a pork butt in our electric smoker, and after having a meal of sliced pork roast, we pulled the rest – like you would for barbeque. That dish of pulled pork made many delicious meals, but the most memorable of all was the tacos carnitas. We all know that tacos are popular meals, and how many of us haven’t whipped together a quick taco dinner when nothing else sounded good? Most of the time I use ground beef in my tacos, so pulled pork was a different experience, and it was fabulous! I highly recommend that everyone try those. You don’t need a special smoker or anything fancy; simply pull the meat from a roast, and you’re ready to go. Now, it’s time for this week’s recipe: tuna skewers. Most of us don’t regularly cook tuna at home, or if we do, it’s usually the kind that comes in a can. However, fresh tuna steaks are some of the tastiest fish available, and tuna has many excellent health properties. The skewers are considered appetizers, but in my opinion, they make an excellent main dish, especially when paired with a couple of vegetables and rice. They are relatively quick and easy, and if you purchase a boneless tuna steak, you scarcely need to do any work to prepare the fish. I would recommend three to
four skewers per person if you are serving these as a main course, so if you have a larger family, be sure to buy a couple of tuna steaks. The sauce for these tuna skewers is one of my favorite parts. I love the sweet and spicy flavor of the peanut butter, coconut milk and hot sauce,
but if you don’t like the taste of sriracha or other hot sauces that is one ingredient you can feel free to leave out. We used a milder hot sauce, so choose your favorite. One important tip to
remember is that the tuna should still be pink in the middle. It doesn’t mean that the tuna is underdone; it simply retains more flavor when it is at a medium/medium rare temperature.
Tuna skewers with peanut sauce
Ingredients: ½ tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons peanut butter 1 cup light coconut milk ½ tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce 1 lime, juiced 1 teaspoon sriracha or other hot sauce 1 pound ahi tuna, cut into 8 long strips Directions: Soak 8 wooden skewers in cold water for at least 20 minutes so they won’t scorch on the grill.
Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Sauté ginger and garlic until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Add the peanut butter, coconut milk, and soy sauce to the ginger and garlic mixture. Simmer on low heat for 10 minutes. Add the lime juice and hot sauce and remove from the heat. Heat a grill or stovetop grill pan until hot. Thread each piece of tuna onto a skewer and brush completely with the peanut sauce. Cook for 2 minutes per side, until well-seared on the outside but still pink in the center. Serve the skewers with remaining sauce for dipping.
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Only Yesterday “Memorial Park to offer recreation during summer vacation” From the files of the Chester County Independent May 18, 1933
“July 10 Deadline For Poll Taxes” Nashville, May 16. - July 10 is the dead-line for payment of poll taxes by those who desire to participate in the July 20 referendum on repeal of the prohibition amendment [...]. “To Locate Five Forestry Camps In West Tennessee” Jackson, Tenn., May 16. - Five 200-men forestry camps will be located in West Tennessee within a month as part of the government’s reforestation program [...]. “This means that 1,000 youths from the conservation camps will be released into the district for reforestation work,” Peck said, “We must work fast.” He explained that the work, federally financed, will concern reforestation on privately owned lands for erosion and flood control and will call for an annual output of 100,000,000 trees [...]. On the wake of this news, President Roosevelt has before him letters calling for the establishment of 15 fire towers in this district. These will serve to protect the forests and care for the young seedlings to be planted this fall. “This state has placed an order for 20 tons of black locust seeds which will be imported from Austria,” Peck said. “In 1601, black locust seed were exported from America into Austria. The Austrians planted it extensively and selected seeds from their best trees. Now practically all black locust seed come from Austria.” “Bethel Springs Bank Reopens” The Bethel Springs Bank, which was closed along with many others on March 1, re-opened on Tuesday [...]. The bank opens much strengthened and is accounted now among the sound institutions of the state [...]. This is the oldest bank in McNairy County, it is said, having been organized in 1904. The capital and surplus of the bank is $35,000. Bethel Springs is a good town, surrounded by a good county, and the bank is expected to not only serve well its clientele, but to forward every legitimate interest financially.
May 21, 1943
Chester County Independent archives May 21, 1943
“May Military Call” Following is the Selective Service report on 48 men in the May call. “Army,” “Navy,” etc, opposite the names indicates the branch of service assigned to those accepted. Varnell Rankin – Army; Stansell Green Vernon – Army; B. E. Creasy – Army; Guy Ovid Davis – Army; R. D. Rinks – Navy; Richard Neal Ratliff – Army; Tom McCorkle – Army; Verser Miller – Army; Olen Vester Edgin – Navy; Gilbert Lee Sumler – Army; William Howard White – Army; James Edward Cloud – Navy; Elmer Roland Hurst – Coast Guard; James Newton King – Navy; Charles McCall – Navy; Leo Eldriage Bishop – Army; Edmond Lee DeBerry – Army; Max William Brewer – Navy; Horace Edward Mount – Army; John Howard Hutcherson – Army; Gordon Browning Smith – Army; Carl Howell Hopper – Army; Clarence Guy Woodward – Navy; James Roy Ross – Navy; George Lawson Ball, Jr. – Army; Ben Duford Guyon – Navy; Henry Warner Ray – Army; Freeman Herbert Rainey – Army. “Welcome Stranger” Mr. and Mrs. Otis Rickman of near Enville are the proud parents of a baby boy, born May 15, weighing 7 ½ pounds; their third child. Mr. and Mrs. James Odelle
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rowsey announce the arrival of a daughter, Rebecca Jane, on May 13. Dr. O. M. McCallum Mr. and Mrs. Ilie Morris of Enville announce the arrival of a son on May 5. He has been named Billy Neal. Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Hurst of Montezuma announce the birth of a son, Andrew Jackson, on May 9. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Autry of Bethel Springs are the parents of a son who was born May 17. He has been named Gene Allen. “Jack Brown Will Supervise Play During Summer” Coach Jack Brown of the staff of Chester County High School has agreed to remain in Henderson for the summer and will direct superChester County Independent archives May 18, 1933 vised play for youngsters at Memorial Park, as well Gilbert of Luray are the proud parents of a baby girl, born May as taking charge of the Park for 14, weighing 7 pounds; their first the summer, booking all ball games and other sports events takchild. Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Powell of ing place there. Coach Brown accepted an offer Adamsville are the proud parents of a baby boy, born May 15, weigh- of the Chester County Lions Club ing 8 ½ pounds; their second child to take the Park over and conduct and has been named Charles supervised play classes for the youngsters of Henderson and Atkins. Mr. and Mrs. Linas Buliner of Chester County. The Club will pay near town are the proud parents of the popular coach just a small pora baby girl, born May 19, weighing tion of what his salary would normally amount to and his accept8 pounds; their second child. ance is really a big concession on “Letters To The Editor” his part to provide clean wholeDear Mr. Johnston: Well, I have been over here in some recreation for our youth durNorth Africa about three months ing the vacation period. Coach Brown will have pingand am still receiving the Independent. The paper is a little pong, horseshoe pitching, baselate when it arrives here, but I can- ball, softball and other sports not tell you how much I appreciate activities for the young folks, and it. I enjoy everything in it, espe- organize into groups according to cially the letters from the boys in ages [...]. May 17, 1963 the service and it is good to learn where my old friends are sta- “Freed-Hardeman Graduation tioned. I write to them. Set May 30; 138 Students To All of us here in this camp are Receive Degrees” getting along fine. It is a little [hot] Graduation exercises at Freedduring the day – but we don’t work Hardeman College for 138 stuhard enough to get too hot. Ha! dents (the largest class in the his[...] Thanks again for the tory of Freed-Hardeman College) Independent and keep up the who will receive the Associate in good work. We will do our part Arts degree will be concluded on over here. [...] May 30. Sincerely yours, The twilight commencement SGT. GUY M. RUSSOM will be an open-air service on the Dear Mr. Johnston: campus. Dr. Charles P. Roland, I wish to say hello to the folks Head of Department of History back home and to thank the ones [at] Tulane University, New who answered my letter in the Orleans, La., will be the paper a few weeks ago. I cannot Commencement speaker. explain how good it was to receive The Baccalaureate sermon will these letters, and I would enjoy be delivered by C. P. Roland,Vice hearing from others. Nothing President of Freed-Hardeman makes a fellow feel better than to College [...] May 26, at the receive a letter from friends back Henderson Church of Christ. Mr. home – and to receive the good old Roland has been associated with Chester County Independent. Freed-Hardeman College [...] for Today is Mother’s Day so I wish more than 43 years [...]. to say hello to my mother and [...] Of the 20 states represented wish I could be with her today. in the graduation list, 56 are from Buy more War Bonds! Keep up Tennessee. Alabama has 18 and your good work, Mr. Johnston, and Michigan ranks next with 10 [...]. thanks a million for the paper. “Rooms Needed For College Yours truly, Boys” CPL. M. P. CONNOR A new policy has been adopted by Freed-Hardeman College in May 22, 1953 “Anderson Explains Delay In regard to boys who room in town and attend the College. Beginning Obtaining Natural Gas Here” Our chances for getting natural in the fall of 1963, boys who stay in gas seem very bright, according to town will register and pay their Cecil Anderson who has just room rent to the College just as returned from Washington hear- the dormitory students do. The ings where permission was sought College will in turn send a check to get a natural gas line into each month to the homeowner who keeps the boys [...]. Henderson and Chester County. In explaining the reason for the delay in Henderson’s getting action as compared to the quick service Selmer obtained, Mr. Anderson explained that Selmer obtained their gas by tapping a line running to Florence, Ala., and did not even have to appear before the Power Commission [...]. Their line only had to be run two miles. Our line will have to be run to Bethel Springs, a distance of 14 miles [...]. Mr. Anderson [...] stated that it would be probably July before a decision would be handed down. Literally thousands of pages of testimony were given since dozens of cities [...] have made application simultaneously. “Births” Rev. and Mrs. J. O. Moore announce the arrival of a baby daughter on May 19, in Community Hospital in Corinth, Miss. She has been given the name of Trudie Lynne. Steadman-Guy Clinic Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Shelton announce the arrival of a daughter, Patricia Gail, on May 5. Mr. and Mrs. Carl C. Davis of Enville are the parents of a daughChester County Independent archives May 22, 1953 ter, Judy, who was born May 14.
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Jacks people were truly touched by this couple and wanted to be a part of the last day like the song, “The Way We Were.” We know the way they are now – together, happy and smiling. My memory is simple. James was Chester County Santa Claus and Baro was his southern (not northern) Mrs. Claus. He came to our home one Christmas and hid upstairs while our widow women were dining. When they returned to the living room they heard heavy footsteps and ringing bells from upstairs. Soon a cheerful “Ho-Ho-Ho” sounded as Santa came down the stairs pulling small gifts from his bag. We sang songs as Santa left his spirit with us. This goes to let people know, “as long as a name is spoken or written, that person is not forgotten.” Mothers don’t have to cook Saturday, May 25. Can you plan hamburger or hot dog dinners from 4 to 7 p.m. at West Chester School? Clint Barham received a kidney transplant this year and needs help with his medical expenses. Brian Howell will perform an Elvis tribute. Also available will be a cakewalk, raffles, silent auction, face painting and jumpers for the children. If you didn’t see the old Pinson School mural, you have a second chance. Barbeque plates will be served from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 31. Donations will help with remodeling and ongoing expenses of this saved school building which will
benefit many. Come and show your support. Prayers are requested for Bobby Woods from Lexington. He worked at Henderson National Guard in the 1970’s and 1980’s. He is a friend of Don’s and a nice man. Prayer has also been requested for Lucy Jones Burgess. She lives in Savannah. Her mother is Loy Jones from Jacks Creek. Lucy has played many roles in our dinner parties for our widow women. Our role is to show her support. Improving are Inez Alexander and Mary Nell Bailey. Thank you for interest shown in our sick friends. We need each other. We also needed umbrellas last Thursday – 4.9 inches of rain. God bless families tenderly as they decorate at Unity Cemetery Sunday. Our community expresses sympathy to the Clayton, Robbins and Maxwell families. William Brandon Clayton (9-24-76 to 5-1713) was buried in Finger Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his brother and daddy. Majorie Renee Burgess Robbins (5-2969 to 5-19-13) will celebrate her birthday next week in heaven. Carolyn Lyles Maxwell (10-1952 to 516-13) was buried at Shiloh Cemetery in McKenzie. Her parents were Brady and Inetha Beecham Lyles, Her Jacks Creek cousins are Linda Lyles Thompson, Junior Bailey, Doris Bailey Bright Ross, Time Lyles, Jimmy Lyles, Susan Alexander McGee and Regina Stone Brooks. Carolyn made phone calls to friends and relatives on May 8. What a lasting gift to give and what a memory to cherish.
Did you know ... “ …. the Henderson Church of Christ met in the auditorium at Freed-Hardeman University’s Old Main building from the early 1930’s until the new church building was built in the late 1940’s on what is now called White Street?”
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It is a sad day for a lot of people. As I sit here writing, the TV is on and I am listening to all the horrible stories people are telling about the tornado that hit Moore, Okla., Monday. They have now reported 91 have died, and 20 were children. I hope they won’t find any more dead, but that is unlikely. Please remember these people in your prayers for a long time. It will take so long for them to get even a slight semblance of normal life back. Our condolences go out to the family of Flossie Cupples. She is the grandmother of one of our Bethel Baptist Church members, Tina Dove. You are in our thoughts and prayers. “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; love leaves a memory no one can steal.” Antoine de Saint Éxupéry If you see these folks wish them a happy birthday: Anna Fish on May 24; Lavern Lynch on May 25; and T.J. Appling on May 27. “A diplomat is a man
who always remembers a woman’s birthday but never remembers her age.” – Robert Frost. Happy anniversary wishes go to my sweet sister, Sylvia, and her husband, Larry Heard. You’re sweet too Larry. Please remember these in your prayers: Nella Rush, Tommy Landers, Sandra Landers, Winna Knipper, Sandra Dees, Norma Tully, Legina Henson, Edra and Benny Barnett, and Nancy and Billy Murphy. “The greatest wealth is health.” – Virgil. “Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday which occurs every year on the final Monday of May. Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Formerly known as Decoration Day, it originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the Union and Confed-erate soldiers who died in the Civil War. “By the 20th century Memorial Day had been extended to honor all Americans who have died while in the military service. It typically marks the start of the summer vacation season, while Labor Day marks its end. “Many people visit
cemeteries and memorials, particularly to honor those who have died in military service. Many volunteers place an American flag on each grave in national cemeteries. “By the early 20th century, Memorial Day was an occasion for more general expressions of memory, as people visited the graves of their deceased relatives in church cemeteries, whether they had served in the military or not. It also became a long weekend increasingly devoted to shopping, family gatherings, fireworks, trips to the beach, and national media events. “Annual Decoration Days for particular cemeteries are held on a Sunday in late spring or early summer in some rural areas of the American South, notably in the mountains. In cases involving a family graveyard where remote ancestors as well as those who were deceased more recently are buried, this may take on the character of an extended family reunion to which some people travel hundreds of miles. People gather on the designated day and put flowers on graves and renew contacts with kinfolk and others. “There often is a religious service and a ‘dinner on the ground,’
Stroke and osteoporosis screenings coming June 12 Residents living in and around the Henderson community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture. First United Methodist Church, 1312 North Ave., will host Life Line Screening on June 12. Mary Davis of Oliver Springs, attended a Life Line Screening and said, “I want to thank you very much because this screening saved my life.” Four key points every person needs to know: • Stroke is the third leading cause of death and a leading cause of permanent disability • Eighty percent of stroke victims had no apparent warning signs prior to their stroke • Preventive ultrasound screenings can help you avoid a
stroke • Screenings are fast, noninvasive, painless, affordable and convenient
Packages start at $159. All five screenings take 60-90 minutes. For information, call 1-877-237-1287.
the traditional term for a potluck meal in which people used to spread the dishes out on sheets or tablecloths on the grass. It is believed that this practice began before the American Civil War and thus may reflect the real origin of the ‘memorial day’ idea.” “Memorial Day is not to be confused with Veterans Day; Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving, while Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans, living or dead.” [en.wikipedia.org/wik i/Memorial_Day] “And I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free. And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.” – Lee Greenwood. I wish you all a very happy week and great Memorial Day weekend. Please pray for our veterans and also our present soldiers out there serving to protect our freedom; and remember those who’ve gone before, dying to protect our nation! To all the veterans, I salute you! Call me at 879-9777 with your news.
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New a lot of workers. Lloyd and I are both survivors, our daughterin-law lost her life to cancer, and now our grandson has cancer. There have been a lot of prayers for the survivors and we thank everyone for their prayers. We, the survivors, were invited to a reception, then a meal at the Church of Christ and another reception at the “Relay for Life.” I am glad that I live in Chester County, because every one cares. On our prayer list this week are Paul Garrison, Laverne Lott, Adam Wise, Tommy Connor, Joanne Sells, Pam Priddy, Lisa Peddy, Paul Tucker, Charles Cupples, Randy Miller, Gayle and Rachel Ellington, Mike Ross, LaVerne Austin, Larry, Jerry, and Minnie Austin, Josephine Hinson, Carroll Williams, Randy Sells, Carolyn Potter, Joanne Altier, Sammy Ross, Lee Nell King, Frenzola Morris, Faye Tucker, Shirley Rietl, Dobber Dyer, Bobbie Nell Wells, Teresa Seaton,
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Phillip Ross, their caregivers, and our military personnel and their families. Happy anniversary goes to John David and Joanne Sells on June 6. Birthday greetings to Vick Corson on June 3; Nicky Bridges and Joe David Sells on June 4; April Stewart on June 5; and Tyler Jones, Zettie Mae Dickey and Brandon Huff on June 6. Please call me at 9894875 with your news in this area. Have a happy week!
Opinion
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Thursday, May 23, 2013
Obamacare’s 30-hour workweek is disincentive for full-time employment At a hearing of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (RTenn.) said the health care law’s definition of a full-time workweek at 30 hours or more was “providing a disincentive for full-time employment.” Alexander asked Secretary Sebelius, “Where did the definition that a full-time worker is someone who works 30 hours or more a week come from? I can’t find it in the Fair Labor Standards Act—it sounds more like France than the
United States. In the United States, normally we think of a fulltime workweek as a 40hour workweek. Don’t you think that the rule that says if you work less than 30-hours, you could be considered a part-time worker, is in some ways becoming a disincentive for fulltime work, as some companies look at the health care law and say, ‘One way we can avoid it is to have more part-time workers’?” Alexander said that as employers try to avoid the costs of the new health care law, “we have workers across the country going from full-time at 40-hours to part-time at less than 30-hours,” leaving them with “no insurance, no full-time job.”
Is Obama administration really going to sell TVA? In a hearing of a subcommittee overseeing the Department of Energy’s budget, U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) recently said President Obama should seek the advice of his own energy experts on his proposal to sell the Tennessee Valley Authority, given its importance in producing nuclear weapons and other “national missions.” Alexander, who is the lead Republican, or Ranking Member, of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, asked department officials to confirm whether TVA was the nation’s only current source of tritium, an important component in the production of nuclear weapons. He said sale to a private utility could endanger that purpose, as well as work on technology such as small modular reactors that would advance the use of nuclear energy. “Is the Obama administration really going to sell TVA?” Alexander asked at the committee hearing on the department’s budget. “You might suggest to the president’s advisers that if he’s going to sell the agency that produces
tritium – all of the tritium for our nuclear weapons system – he might get some advice from the Department of Energy before he does so.” The officials, including Neile Miller, acting administrator for the department’s National Nuclear Security Administration, confirmed TVA’s importance to nuclear weapons product, and said they had not personally been consulted on the matter. Though her portion of the budget is related to defense, Miller said other areas of the department may have been consulted. Alexander continued, “I would think that the Department of Energy would want to give advice to the administration about thinking through any proposal to sell our only producer of tritium.” The senator previously said selling TVA was “one more bad idea in a budget full of bad ideas” that President Obama has proposed to Congress. TVA receives no federal taxpayer subsidy, and Alexander said that after deducting its debt “selling TVA would probably cost taxpayers money” and “could lead to higher electricity rates” for Tennesseans.
Capitol Hill Review A weekly wrap-up of legislative news From Rep. Steve McDaniel Landmark Annexation Legislation Wins Approval Landmark legislation designed to reform Tennessee’s outdated annexation laws passed the Tennessee House of Representatives in the closing days of the legislative session with a 59 – 32 vote. The bill was spearheaded by pro-property rights legislators from across the state. As passed, the bill places a one-year moratorium on the annexation of any residential property or farmland across the state. In addition, the bill directs TACIR, the Tennessee Advisory Commission on I n t e r g ove r n m e n t a l Affairs, to conduct a comprehensive study of the issue and make recommendations to the General Assembly on how to better improve the process statewide. For years, legislators have been trying to change Tennessee’s abusive and antiquated annexation laws. With the passage of this legislation, this year’s legislators become the first group of lawmakers in decades to achieve substantial annexation reform for Tennessee. House Legislators Spearhead Effort to Cut Size of State Government House legislators passed a new measure this year aimed at cutting the size of Tennessee government. The initiative, referred to as the Office of the Repealer, follows through on a promise to streamline state government, save taxpayer dollars, and make the legislative process more transparent to the general public. The Office of the Repealer will be a onetime, four-year position with the sole responsibility of making recommendations to the legislature of areas of government
waste, duplication, and out-of-date regulations that should be removed from the law books. The Repealer will take recommendations directly from the public, basing its decisions on input received from business-owners, educators, activists, and concerned citizens from across the state. In addition to this measure, three bills that will eliminate dozens of unnecessary Tennessee laws were approved by the Tennessee General Assembly in the closing days of session this year. The bills are a result of a summer project that saw House research analysts and legal staff examine portions of the Tennessee Code Annotated relative to their expertise and draft proposals to eliminate laws that were determined to be antiquated or unnecessary. House Bills 325, 396, and 890 eliminate dozens of laws relating to transportation, finance, and commerce. In several cases, the bills also clarify certain language or delete repetitive or conflicting laws. Statutes pertaining to programs that have since been abolished by the federal government, reports that were assigned to come from entities that no longer exist, and several instances of repetitive language are examples of laws slated to be eliminated. After years of writing and rewriting laws, many simply become redundant, while others are severely outdated. This effort, lawmakers agree, will streamline state laws and make them easier to interpret for all interested parties. Workers’ Compensation Reform Passes With Flying Colors The Workers’ Compensation Reform Act of 2013, an initiative that was part of Governor Bill Haslam’s legislative
agenda for the year, easily passed the House of Representatives this session with a bipartisan vote from state lawmakers. Workers’ Compensation is an insurance program, adopted in Tennessee in 1919, that compensates employees for injuries they suffer on the job. Employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance to cover the costs of medical expenses and lost wages of employees when they suffer workrelated injuries. As passed, the Workers’ Compensation Reform Act (House Bill 194) reforms the workers’ compensation system in Tennessee to provide more certainty for businesses while also protecting the interests of employees across the state. Once fully implemented, HB 194 will
reduce the time it takes to receive permanent workers’ compensation benefits and improve injury medical treatment. In addition, the process for resolving workers’ comp disputes will be streamlined, allowing injured workers to receive compensation and return to work quicker. According to critics, the current workers’ compensation process in Tennessee is unpredictable, cumbersome for determining benefits, and employees are often unable to receive benefits and return to work in a timely manner. The new reform meets the overall goal of ensuring the most efficient and fair workers’ comp system for both employees and employers. The new system will also help Tennessee become an even more attractive place to work and do business.
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Haslam adds several healthrelated items to budget Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam last week unveiled additions to the FY 2013-2014 budget to be considered by the General Assembly in the coming weeks. The governor presented his original budget for FY 2013-14 on Jan. 28, and the supplemental appropriations amendment to SB 502/HB 507 includes additional funding. “Our budget proposal is the result of a thorough review of the programs and services state government funds,” Haslam said. “This amendment builds on our priorities and allows us to make key investments in the health of Tennesseans.” Notable funding priorities in the governor’s budget amendment include: • $5.2 million in additional revenue from the tobacco settlement for a total of $43.1 million to support Healthier Tennessee; • $1.37 million restored for the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Peer Support Centers; • $225,700 restored for the Department of
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities for positions in West, Middle and East Tennessee; • $250,000 more to Family Violence Shelters; • $1 million grant for University of Tennessee, Martin Parsons Campus nursing program; • $44.6 million for the state’s Fast Track Job Training Assistance Program; • $1.26 million for
infrastructure at Rocky Fork State Park; • $3 million for State Library and Archives and State Museum planning; • $1 million for the Civil Rights Museum in Memphis. The supplemental appropriations amendment is customarily introduced in the final weeks of the legislative session each year for consideration and approval by the General Assembly.
Chester County – Henderson Henderson Civitan Smoked Pork Sale May 24 The Henderson Civitan Club will be selling their famous smoked Boston Butts Friday, May 24 at the farmer’s market pavilion. Pre-orders are strongly recommended. The cost is $30 for an average seven-pound round roast. Sides of beans and slaw can be added for extra charge. The proceeds fund Chester County High School scholarships for graduating seniors. To order, or for more information, call 608-1947 or any Civitan member.
VFW Pancake breakfast May 25 The Chester County VFW Post 4844 of Henderson will have their pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 25, at the Chester County Senior Center. Tickets are $6 for eat-in or take-out. Come out and help support our Veteran’s. You can also pay at the door. For more information, call 608-6132.
Free Community Bluegrass concert May 25 Enjoy a free Community Bluegrass concert Saturday, May 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. on the Chester County Courthouse lawn, sponsored by the Henderson Civitan Club. Providence Road and also the LaChance Family will be performing. Bring your lawn chairs. Concessions will be available.
Carnival Fundraiser for Barham family May 25 There will be a carnival fundraiser for the Barham family from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on May 25, at West Chester Elementary School, 1234 West Main St. On Jan. 25, Clint Barham received a kidney transplant at Vanderbilt. Please join in helping relieve the financial burden on his amazing family. Admission is free. Entertainment will feature Brian Lee Howell (Elvis) and The Country Gals featuring Kathy Maness and Billie Autry. There will be food, a silent auction, cakewalk, raffles, party jumpers, face painting and more. Please come and join in for this important event.
Southwest Human Resource Agency to distribute commodities May 30th From 8 am until noon Thursday, May 30, Southwest Human Resource Agency will distribute commodities at the National Guard Armory in Henderson. New certificates are issued at the Southwest Community Service Center, 269 N. Church St. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. No new certificates will be issued on the day of distribution. No person shall on the grounds of race, color, or national origin be excluded from participation or be denied benefits, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.
Henderson - Artifacts needed for CC Museum Leadership Chester County Class of 2011 is still accepting artifacts for the Chester County Museum that will be housed in the Tennessee Room of the Chester County Library. Categories for items that will be accepted are Native Americans, Civil War, farming, industry, education, the Henderson Centennial, or other pieces of history that are prior to 1980. Items donated must be particular to Chester County. For information, contact the library at 989-4673 or check out the museum page on Facebook.
All Areas Chester County Senior Citizen Center NEW Trip available Chester County Senior Citizen Center announces a NEW trip going to Cape Cod and Plymouth. This is a 9-day, 8-night, trip for only
$759 per person with double occupancy. Check with Joanne Osborne at 989-1570 or 989-7434 for more details about the trip.
Chester County – Finger Finger country dance May 25 Every Friday night, 7:30-10:30, come and enjoy the New Outlaws band at Finger. Admission is $5, with 4-year-olds and under free.
Chester County – Mifflin Mifflin Family Dance May 23 - 24 Don’t forget to join us every Thursday and Friday night at 7:30 at the Mifflin family dance. Various bands will be playing, Tim Young with “The Good Time Band,” “Double Take,” Sparky, Dave and Stacy with “The ThreeLegged Horse,” Even if you don’t dance, come out and enjoy the music and visiting with neighbors and friends. Concessions and game room are available. Bring your whole family. For more information, call 989-5867 or 989-4460.
Madison County – Pinson Ruritan’s Barbeque at Old Pinson School May 31 Enjoy whole hog barbeque from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 31 at the Old Pinson School. Join your friends and pig out. Plate tickets may be purchased from Liz and Ike at Liz’s Barbeque, or any Ruritan member. The proceeds will help finish the restoration of the school. For more information, call 983-0400
Chester County – Enville Roby Community Volunteer Fire Dept. June 8 The Roby Community Volunteer Fire Department, 5050 Roby Road, Enville, will have their Spring Fundraise Saturday, June 8. Beginning at 10 a.m. barbequed chicken, hamburgers and hot dogs will be available. Come on out and enjoy the food and the fun. Donations are welcome!
Madison County – Jackson Shannon St. Music Festival May 31 – June 1 The 22nd Annual Shannon St. MusicFest is fast approaching and Jackson Downtown Development Corporation wants you to be a part of this great community event. There are still spaces available for sponsorship opportunities, merchandise/game vendors, and businesses. To reserve your spot at the Shannon St. MusicFest, or to become a sponsor, contact Caroline Wells at cwells@cityofjackson.net or call 427-7573. Four city blocks will be blocked off during the day and evening. Times for the festival are from 5-11 p.m. Friday, May 31 and from 5 -11 p.m. Saturday, June 1.
Henderson County – Reagan Regular Saturday Night Dance March 16 Reagan Community Center) will be hosting its regular Saturday dance, May 25. This is an all ages show with free dance lessons starting at 6:30 and live music from 7:3010:30. No charge for 11 years old and younger when accompanied by an adult.
Hardeman County – Bolivar “On Golden Pond” May 31, June 1, 2 “On Golden Pond” is a celebration of life, a study in mortality, and a window into the different types of love that changes lives forever. Tickets will be available to members at the ticket office starting May 20, and to the public starting May 27, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets may also be purchased by calling 658-2787 during ticket office hours.
Obituary/Religion Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Obituaries Kenneth Douglas Redmon Jan. 6, 1928 – May 14, 2013 Kenneth Douglas Redmon, 85, died Tuesday, May 14, 2013 in Oxford, Miss. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 18 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at 4195 KirbyWhitten Parkway in Bartlett. Burial followed at the Woodville Cemetery in Chester County. Arrangements were handled by Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens. He was born in Montezuma, the youngest of 13 children, on Jan. 6, 1928. He served in the Navy at the close of WWII, owned Redmon Pool Service and was a lifetime member of Steamfitter’s Local 614. He was also a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He was called “Candy Man” by many of the children at church for whom he kept a pocket full of candy, and was called “Iron Man” by the missionaries whom he worked alongside. He loved and served his fellow man in every way he could. He is lovingly remembered by many, including June Brock; Amy Redmon; his children, Dennis Redmon, Barry Redmon, Revonda Ryan, Charlotte Campbell, Katherine Weatherford, Kristine Martineau and Karen Redmon; his 19 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research hospital. Chester County Independent (Henderson, Tenn.) May 23, 2013
Ruth I. Roberts Oct. 15, 1949 – May 17, 2013 Ruth I. Roberts, 63, retired real estate broker, passed away suddenly at home on Friday, May 17. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 21, officiated by Rev. Mike Mathis of Rivercrest Baptist Church. Arrangements were handled by Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery. She was born in Jackson, to Coy W. Isbell and Marie Weaver Isbell (both deceased) on Oct. 15, 1949. Raised in Finger, she was a farmer’s daughter and learned what “work” was all about – her work ethic was included in her endeavors for the rest of her life, including her graduating third in her class from Chester County High School. Upon completion of her high school education, she located to Memphis where she worked at several occupations steadily moving upward in her career. Joining Roadway Express in 1979, she rose from being a district secretary to garage supervisor and ended her career with Roadway as the human resources manager. While with Roadway, she was found to have breast cancer – as with all else, she fought hard and completely recovered from this. After leaving Roadway, Ruth entered the real estate field, first with The Carter Group and then with Dan Stewart Realtors. Her personality and determination to succeed in this highly competitive arena led her to a great deal of success. Her many clients were high in praise of her honesty and integrity in their dealings with her. Retiring in 2010, a Christian woman, loving wife and mother, she gave herself to her husband, children, grandchildren and her two dogs, Teddy and Tess. She will be sorely missed by all who loved and knew her. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Ronald M. (Ron) Roberts; two children Chris (Cara) Harris of Fredericksburg, Va., and Ann (Al) McLean of Memphis; two stepchildren, Elizabeth Smith of England, Ark., and Stewart Roberts of Memphis; and four grandchildren, Rhiley and Jessica Harris and Emma and Nina McLean; two brothers, Coy W. Isbell Jr. (Jeannie) of Paris, and Don (Melinda) Isbell of Greenbrier; and one sister, Carolyn (Mike) Drummond of Springfield, Ill. She was preceded in death by a brother, Larry (Barbara) Isbell of Finger. Condolences may sent to www.MemorialParkOnline.com. Chester County Independent (Henderson, Tenn.) May 23, 2013
Brandon Clayton Sept. 24, 1976 – May 17, 2013 William Brandon Clayton, 36, passed away May 17, 2013 as a result of a motor vehicle accident east of Finger. Funeral services were Tuesday at Shackelford Funeral Directors – Casey Chapel with Jerry McCorkle officiating. Burial followed in Finger Cemetery. He was born in Madison County, the son of Judy Beene Clayton and the late Gayle Clayton. He graduated from Chester County High School in 1994 and went to Vocational Tech. School at Whiteville for two years and learned the welding trade. He worked as a welder before he became disabled five years ago. He attended the Victory Baptist Church. He is survived by two sons, Cody Clayton (16) and Dylan Clayton (11); his mother, Judy Beene Clayton; and a brother, Shane Clayton, all of Bethel Springs.
He was preceded in death by his father, Gayle Clayton in 2006; and a brother, Craig Clayton in 1992. Chester County Independent (Henderson, Tenn.) May 23, 2013
Marjorie Renee (Marty) Robbins May 29, 1969 – May 19, 2013 Marjorie Renee Burgess Robbins, 43, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Memorial services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 at Shackelford Funeral Directors – Casey Chapel with Dr. Billy Smith officiating. She was born in Spartanburg, S.C., the daughter of Roy and Sarah Pike Burgess. She went to school in Duncan, S.C., and later attended cosmetology school in Greenville, S.C., and received a Bachelor’s of Arts with an emphasis in interior design from Freed-Hardeman University. She married Joe McKinley Robbins in the summer of 1996 while at Freed-Hardeman. They both graduated from Freed-Hardeman in 2001. She had made her home with her parents for the past few years. She was a member of the Plainview Church of Christ. She is survived by a son, Jonathan Brian Burgess of Murrieta, Calif.; her parents, Roy Eddie and Sara Pike Burgess of Henderson; two sisters, Elizabeth Ann Widner of Henderson and Sarah Amanda Burgess of Memphis; and a brother, Brian Keith Burgess of Liberty, S.C. The family received friends at Casey Chapel Wednesday, May 22, from noon until the 2 p.m. service time. Chester County Independent (Henderson, Tenn.) May 23, 2013
Joe Blackstock March 17, 1940 – May 17, 2013 Joe Blackstock, 73, passed away Friday, May 17, 2013. Funeral services were Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Shackelford Chapel – Savannah with Jim Chamblee and Leah Wilkerson officiating. Burial followed at Milledgeville Cemetery. Chester County Independent (Henderson, Tenn.) May 23, 2013
Area Decoration Days Courtesy of Patsy Jones
Fourth Sunday in May – Chapel Hill, Fryes Point, Mt. Moriah and Unity First Sunday in June – Bethel, Jacks Creek Apostolic and Palestine Second Sunday in June – Bailey, Hare, Holly Springs and Montezuma Third Sunday in June – none reported Fourth Sunday in June – Stone Hill Last Sunday in June - Mt. Pleasant
Putting the pieces together By Ronnie McBrayer Keeping the Faith
Certainly, we know the work of “family construction” that is put before us is hardly ever easy, even though we preacher-types don’t always acknowledge this fact. We are swift to give the impression that if your family is not constructed of a strong, spiritual bring-home-the-bacon father, a faithful, loving stay-at-home mother, and two and a half obedient, always compliant children, then your family isn’t “biblical” and your work is defective in some way. This is absolutely preposterous. If ineptness at home were a disqualifier, no family would ever have a future, for every family is dysfunctional in one way or another; it is simply a matter of degree. This proves true especially with the “biblical” families found in the Scriptures. You will be hard pressed to find a family in the Bible –
Haltom Chapel Homecoming May 26 At 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 26, Haltom Chapel Homecoming will begin with the B l u e g r a s s Gospelheirs. At noon there will be a potluck dinner. All are welcome to attend.
not even Jesus’ own family that once tried to hide him in a padded room – that is not seriously flawed. “Biblical” families, with all their murder, adultery, polygamy, sexism, violence, and envy are far less operational than most of our families, and I think that’s the point. If God can use them, if God’s goodness isn’t thwarted by them, if God can build his glorious cathedral with them, then he ought to be able to use, bless, and preserve our families as well. When it comes to family, there is the way we “wish” things were, the way things “ought” to be, the way things “should” be, and then there is the way things really are. God and grace come to us there, not in the hypothetical, but in the actual. And his grace will be enough to beautifully construct what we cannot build on our own.
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CITY OF HENDERSON POLICE DEPARTMENT May 13, 2013 A victim reported a theft from his bank account in the amount of $768.97. A 1993 Chevrolet pickup was reportedly stolen from the Teague-Noles 45 Auto Mart lot. The doors on the truck were dark blue, the front cap was gray primer and the bed was gray primer. The top was blue with rust. It has chrome wheels and no tailgate. The value of the truck is approximately $2,500. The vehicle was later recovered by the McNairy County Sheriff ’s Department. May 15, 2013 A shed was reportedly broken into on Mifflin Avenue. Items taken include automotive tools valued at approximately $200, a jo blade valued at approximately $20 and a tractor chair valued at approximately $10. A woman reported a scam to the police in which a tall white male came to her business soliciting funds for the Troopers Association of Retirement. The male requested $50 in exchange for a sticker showing her support of the association. The woman contacted the Troopers Association and they stated that they do not collect money in that manner. May 16, 2013 A break in was reported on Woodland Drive but no items were reported missing. A theft was reported when a CB radio and an arm rest was removed from a locked truck. There were no signs of forced entry. Items missing includ-
ed a Galaxy 44 CB radio with chrome microphone valued at approximately $150 and an arm rest valued at approximately $20. Henderson Plaza reported that two grates out of the wash bays valued at approximately $300 had been stolen and damage had been done to the building. Someone had dented the duct on the central air unit and broke bulbs on the east side of the building. The cost to replace the bulbs is approximately $100 while the cost to repair the duct on the central unit is unknown at this time. May 17, 2013 Kayley Marie Porter was issued a citation for possession of drug paraphernalia. May 18, 2013 Jessica Leeann Barnette, 21, was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. She is held in the Chester County Jail in lieu of a $500 bond. Kelly Leigh Hutcheson, 34, was arrested and charged with driving on a canc e l e d / r evo ke d / s u s pended license and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $1,250 bond. Michael Anthony McClellan, 24, was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and criminal impersonation. He is held in the Chester County Jail in lieu of a $5,000 bond. Christopher Michell Parker, 19, was arrested and charged with driving on a canc e l e d / r evo ke d / s u s pended license. He was
released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $300 bond. CITY OF HENDERSON FIRE DEPARTMENT May 7, 2013 7:57 pm. - Cloud Circle - ATV on fire. May 14, 2013 3:53 p.m. - 139 Cason - False alarm. CHESTER COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT May 13, 2013 Timothy Barham, 43, was arrested and charged with contempt of court. He was released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $750 bond. Steven Nathaniel Collins, 23, was arrested and charged with public intoxication and worthless check. He was released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $250 bond. Chelsea Shay Grammer, 20, was arrested and charged with simple possession, possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting arrest. She is held in the Chester County Jail in lieu of a $10,000 bond. May 15, 2013 Sandra Gail Mcintyre, 39, was arrested and charged with obtain drug fraud. She was released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $1,000 bond. May 16, 2013 Michael Tyler Rawles, 20, was arrested and charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. He was released from the Chester County Jail on his own
recognizance. May 17, 2013 Terrance Terrell Anderson, 30, was arrested and charged with filing a false report. He was released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $5,000 bond. Issac Chism, 27, was arrested and charged with violation of community corrections misdemeanor. He is held in the Chester County Jail in lieu of a $650 bond. May 18, 2013 Jerico Hagemeier, 31, was arrested and charged with failure to appear. He was released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $700 bond. May 19, 2013 James Lynn Samsel, 50, was arrested and charged with violation of community corrections - felony. He is held in the Chester County Jail. No bond has been set at this time. May 20, 2013 Jessica Leigh Ann Hicks, 24, was arrested and charged with failure to appear. She was released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $500 bond. CHESTER COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT No reports. CHESTER COUNTY RESCUE SQUAD No reports. CHESTER COUNTY GENERAL SESSIONS COURT No reports. CHESTER COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT No reports.
Prohibition still helps define America Today, prohibition is still very much with us, says award-winning writer and historical analyst Denise Frisino. “The Volstead Act, which enacted prohibition in 1919, came after decades of groups pushing for alcohol temperance,” says Frisino, author of “Whiskey Cove,” (www.whiskeycovebook.com), a novel based on firsthand interviews with Prohibition Era bootleggers in the Pacific Northwest. “When Prohibition was repealed with the 21st amendment in 1933 under Franklin D. Roosevelt, there were lasting consequences from the period – some good, some not so good, but always rich with the color that we expect from Americana.” Frisino reviews the legacy of prohibition: • Female progress: Women’s groups were primarily responsible for the temperance movement, which led to prohibition. Shortly thereafter, women’s suf-
frage was achieved with the passing of the 19th Amendment in 1920. Alcohol had been a major problem since America’s inception, tempting male breadwinners away from their labors – and the income that work provided for their families — for a few hours of escape. But it was during prohibition, in speakeasies and other illegal establishments, where liberated women were free to drink in public and, essentially, do as they pleased. “Flapper girls were America’s first ‘Girls Gone Wild,’” Frisino says. • Organized crime: Nothing did more to galvanize organized crime, namely the mafia, than making alcohol illegal. Enterprising bootleggers and rumrunners throughout the country often made small fortunes from illegal hooch, including the prolific Kennedys, who went on to found a political dynasty. The mafia
established strongholds in New York City, Chicago and other major cities. • Common cultural denominator: While differences abounded among the ethnicities that make up America’s cultural stew, one thing every culture has in common is an appreciation of alcohol. • The rise of jazz: Synonymous with the time of Prohibition is “The Jazz Age,” which combined a variety of popular music of the day with the musical genre’s roots. Decades earlier, a mix of African and European musical traditions morphed in the Deep South, primarily New Orleans, and spread north. But it was in the speakeasies during Prohibition where audiences were captivated by jazz, which helped define the raucous and liberating spirit of illegal drinking. • Individualism and freedom of choice: America is founded upon a rugged tradition
of revolution, individualism and frontiersmen who like to leave personal decisions to each person. Our Constitution is rooted in the idea of no taxation without representation; similarly, we don’t like freedoms taken away. Our repeal of Prohibition shows that the people are willing to endure certain pains in order to maintain the freedom of individual choice. • Another Americana genre: The end of Prohibition with the 21st Amendment did not stop criminal organizations like the mafia, which was still in its ascendancy in 1933. Just like cowboys and Indians, an American mythology grew from illegal booze, creating an entire genre of storytelling for pulp novelists and filmmakers. Culture may be the nation’s most important export, and crimenoir storytelling is a prominent tile in the quilt of Americana.
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State Library and Archives hosts workshop on exploring family trees Many families have great stories to tell which can often be unearthed by searching through family videos, photo albums, or journals passed down from generation to generation. However, for some people, the idea of starting such a project is daunting. The Tennessee State Library and Archives (TSLA) has just the event to ease the stress of beginning family research. The free workshop, called “Placing Leaves, Flowers, and a
Few Nuts on Your Family Tree,” will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 1, in the TSLA Auditorium. Author Jim Taulman will discuss the process of gathering and recording information for a family history. Taulman has 35 years of writing and editorial experience and has written and published five books, more than 1,000 articles, and has edited numerous periodicals, historical journals, and other materials.
He is also a member of the Association of Personal Historians. The session is free and open to the public, but reservations are required due to limited seating in the auditorium. To make reservations, please em a i l workshop.tsla@tn.gov or call (615) 741-2764. TSLA’s building is located at 403 Seventh Avenue North, just west of the state Capitol in downtown Nashville. Limited parking is available in front, beside and behind the building.
Television Listings, May 23-29
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UT Extension questions and answers: Have you ever heard the old saying…? By J. Brian Signaigo UT Extension Agent III
Have you ever heard the saying “I heard it straight from the horse’s mouth?” Well, if you want to know ANYTHING about 4-H programming, I’m the “horse” that one would need to ask. At our office, we recently heard from a parent that they heard there would be no 4-H camp this year. WHAT?! This is the most ridiculous thing that I’ve heard in years! The 4-H program, as a whole, has been in existence for more than 100 years. Consequently, the 4-H camping program has
been around a long time as well. And unless something very drastic and unforeseen happens, 4-H as a whole AND the 4-H camping program will be around for a long time as well. Our Junior 4-H Camp will be July - 12. It is for fourththrough sixth-graders and will be held at Ridley 4-H Center in Columbia. Our Junior High 4-H camp will be July 1 - 4. It is for sixth- through eighthgrade 4-H members and is also held at Ridley 4-H Center. Applications for these two camps are on our
web site at chester.tennessee.edu. Lots of other information is available through that site, too. In addition to our traditional 4-H Junior and Junior High camping programs, there are “statewide” camping type program too. For example, 4-H Electric Camp is for sixth- and seventh-grade 4-H members and is held on the UT Knoxville campus. Junior High 4-H Academic Conference is for sixth-, seventhand eighth-grade 4-H members and is held on the UTK as well. O.W.L.S. Conference
is for sixth- through 12th-grade 4-H’ers and will be held at Brandon Springs. Target SMART camp is for fifth- through 12th-grade 4-H members and is held at Ridley 4-H Center in Columbia. Okay, let’s speculate about the future 4-H camping programs a bit. Ever since 2009, West Tennessee 4-H members have had to attend 4-H camp at Ridley 4-H Center in Columbia. And ever since 2009, there has been a push to locate a
4-H camping center in West Tennessse – and that time is drawing near. Way back in February, Chester County submitted a proposal to locate the 4-H center here. In all, there were 19 proposals submitted from all over West Tennesssee. In an email, I received notice that Chester County’s proposal didn’t make the “Top 3” on the list. So, does that mean Chester County’s chances of locating a 4-H center here are diminished? No, it
just means that we didn’t make the Top 3. There is every possibility that the “committee” will want to review some sites again. So, does that mean that “we” are not having 4-H camp this summer? NO! That means that until a 4-H center is located in West Tennessee. Chester County 4-H members and all Western Region 4-H members will continue to camp at Ridley 4-H Center in Columbia. So, if one wants to know anything about the 4-H camping program, or anything else related to any other 4-H program, make sure that you hear it “straight from the horse’s mouth.” Call me for information at 989-2103.
UT Extension questions and answers: Where in the world did all this come from? By J. Brian Signaigo Chester County Extension Agent
control and pruning out the diseased portion has not proven effective. Here is a
Believe it or not, I get calls like this all the time, but more in the spring. For example, the insect that looks like a huge mosquito is called a crane fly. It won’t bite us, it doesn’t make a nest in our house, I’ve never seen it make a stain like house flies do, BUT it sure does like to come to lights at night. And it seems that they are very quick to enter my home when I open the door. I don’t know of any repellent that would be effective to keep them away. Apparently, they don’t live very long, because most of them are lifeless when I find them each morning. I just sweep them up or catch the live ones and throw them back outside. Of course, there are MANY other insects that may cause nuisance – inside and outside the home. In my opinion, time will be better spent by patching/replacing screens and generally “tightening up” the openings in our homes. We will NEVER rid ourselves of all the insects that bother us. Okay – if you’ve been driving just about anywhere in the last month, you’ve probably noticed the crimson red color that seems to have taken over the roadside. I’ve seen it all the way from Memphis to Pigeon Forge. That is crimson clover, which is akin to the red and white clovers that we’d love to have in our pastures and hay fields. It’s a great addition to our forage production scheme because it’s a legume, which affixes it’s own nitrogen from the air (no, it’s not magical…) and it increases the palatability, digestibility and protein content of our forages. The only thing is that crimson clover is very prone to crown rot, which is lethal to the plant. It is not cost effective to control it because we have other alternative legumes, as mentioned before,
that are relatively disease free. So… Next most asked question – “Where did all this buttercup come from? I didn’t have but just a little of it last year.” Buttercup is that waxy yellow flower that you can see on the roadside (mixed in with crimson clover) and in most, if not all, pastures and hay fields. Even though it does add bright color to the landscape, it is considered a weed because it has little nutritional value to livestock and it competes with the desired forages for space, sunlight, moisture and nutrients. So, where did it all come from? I have absolutely no idea! I do know that research shows some weed seeds can lay dormant for up to 40 years and then germinate all of a sudden. So, one might think that buttercup likes a cool, wet spring. Holler at me for control strategies. And lastly, the nospray roses that seemed impermeable to most “rose diseases” have been diagnosed with rose rosette, which was the most often reported disease last year to the UT Plant Diagnostics Lab in Nashville. It is not a new disease but has proliferated exponentially because the “no spray” roses have become so popular in the last decade, especially the line of Knockout roses. The huge demand for them meant there were millions propagated and moved around the country, some perhaps already infected, but not yet showing symptoms. Symptoms are distorted, dwarfed, clustered new growth, often with reddish tints. If you see this on your roses, you should remove the entire plant as it will die within a year or two. Dispose of it by bagging or even burning if possible. UT has begun a research project to determine the best management strategies, but for now, there is no chemical
link for photos and more info: http://www.ca.uky.ed u/agcollege/plant-
pathology/ext_files/P PFShtml/PPFS-OR-W16.pdf. Call the UT
Extension office at 989-2103 for more information about these or other topics.
Relay foor Liife celebrated Weather problems forced the annual Relay for Life celebration/fundraiser to be moved inside Chester County High School
Friday, however, enthusiasm was high from those that attended. The annual event is one of the largest
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fundraisers in the county with proceeds going to cancer research and to assist cancer survivors.
Photos by James A. Webb and
Code Blue Pie-Eating contest
Marney Gilliam, Independent
Honorary chairpersons Jennifer Rinks, James Bright, and Ralph and Kathy Mays are honored with medallions, as were the other cancer survivors.
Bark for Life Winners. Best of show: Brutus owned by Teresa King. Small Dog (up to 10 pounds) first place: Isabella owned by Tami Casey, second place: Rally owned by Emily Shackelford, third place: O’reilly owned by Teresa King. Medium Dog (11-30 pounds) first place Pretty Girl owned by Keith and Ruby Spain. Large Dog (31 pounds and up) first place: Brutus owned by Teresa King.
Winners of the Relay’s Got Talent competition were, from left: Abby Bayless, first place; Hannah Frank, second; and Sarah Rininger, third.
Luminaries lined the hallways in honor of cancer survivors and in memory of those that have gone on.
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Carry the Load hopes to bring back Memorial Day The burden of everyday life can seem heavy as we go about our normal routine: readying the kids for school, heading to work, making dinner plans. We often forget those who carry the load for us every day. From the fields of battle halfway across the world to our own neighborhoods, thousands of our fellow American men and women – our military service members, police officers and firefighters – selflessly devote their lives to keeping us safe so that we can live ours. Carry The Load was formed to recognize
and honor our fallen heroes and those who continue to serve our country, not just over the course of a three day holiday weekend, but throughout the year. Through events like the National Relay, Dallas Memorial March, Carry The Load wants to turn Memorial Day into “Memorial May.” Beginning on April 30, the Carry The Load National Relay left West Point, N.Y. walking to Dallas, Texas with a number of events in cities along the way. It will culminate in the Dallas Memorial March over
Memorial Day weekend. Sunday, members of the organization came through Henderson on Hwy 100, sharing with many the meaning of their mission. Thanks to their sponsors, participants, volunteers and donors, this year’s Memorial May beneficiaries will receive even more much-needed financial support. In 2013, Carry The Load is supporting Assist The Officer, Heroes On The Water, Friends of Dallas FireRescue, Tip Of The Spear Foundation and Sons of the Flag Burn Foundation.
Photo by James A. Webb, Independent Photo by Pat Jones, Independent
Carry the Load walkers use a relay system so the walk doesn’t stop. First walkers through Chester County Sunday included, from left: Nathan Foster, Bill Many, Dill Driscoll, Larry Jones and Noah Melton.
Members of non-profit Carry The Load came through Henderson Sunday raising awareness to the need to restore the meaning to Memorial Day by honoring sacrifices made by military, law enforcement, firefighters and their families.
Shiloh National Military Park hosting Memorial Day service Shiloh National Military Park will officially commemorate Memorial Day by hosting remembrance ceremonies at the largest of the Confederate Mass Graves on Shiloh Battlefield and within the Shiloh National Cemetery on Monday, May 27, announced Superintendent John Bundy. “We invite everyone to join us as we remember the millions of servicemen and women who have honorably served and died in the defense of our nation,” added Bundy. This annual Memorial Day event provides the opportunity to reflect upon all the personal sacrifices this nation's military service personnel and their families have unselfishly made to protect our freedoms. The formal ceremonies at the park will begin at the largest of the Confederate mass
graves, located near tour stop No. 13 (Water Oaks Pond) on the battlefield tour route. The service will start at 11 a.m. Vietnam veteran James H. Minor, who served from 1966 through 1969, will provide the keynote remarks in remembrance of these fallen American soldiers. Minor, a member of the Disabled American Veterans, served at Ankhe Vietnam as a Specialist 5 Army air crewman with the First Cavalry Division. The service will begin with welcoming remarks by Superintendent Bundy and include an opening prayer, the keynote presentation, wreath laying, honor guard rifle salute by Veterans of Foreign Wars, and officially close with the playing of Taps. After closure of the first ceremony, activities will move to the
Shiloh National Cemetery, where at 11:30 a.m., a second service will be conducted beneath the United States Flag overlooking the Tennessee River inside the cemetery. Thomas E. Parson, United States Navy (Retired) will be presenting the keynote remarks for the second Memorial Day ceremony. Parson served in the United States Navy from 1978 through 1998, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer. He served on four ships
Shiloh Battlefield to host military exhibits As part of Shiloh Battlefield’s Memorial Day weekend programs, local historians of the Military Vehicle Preservation Association will display antique military vehicles on the front lawn of the Visitor Center. This is a rare opportunity to view actual vehicles and equipment utilized by the armed services during World War II and the Korean War. A simulation of a World War II camp will also be available for the public to visit and to visualize and appreciate the war experiences of soldiers serving in World War II. The exhibits and camps will set up on the front lawn of the park visitor center and be open to the public from 10 am – 3:30 pm each day. Shiloh will also be exhibiting two
incredibly rare historic items in the park visitor center. On April 6, 1862, Private William Shallenberger of the 55th Illinois Infantry was killed in the fighting on the Union left flank. The park now has in its collection the blood stained American flag that was draped over his body and an original tintype image of Shallenberger in uniform. This is the first time these items will be on display at Shiloh and possibly the first time they have ever been on public display. The exhibit will be available for viewing Saturday through Monday during regular operating hours of 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. For more information, call 731689-5696 or go to www.nps.gov/shil.
during his career, including service on the USS Guam during Operation Desert Storm. The second service will again start with welcoming remarks by Superintendent Bundy, followed by a prayer, the keynote remarks, wreath laying, rifle salute by Veterans of Foreign Wars, and conclude with the playing of Taps. Starting at noon, a program titled Spotlight on America's Veterans is scheduled at the Shiloh Visitor Center. Everyone is invited to visit with service veterans James Minor and Thomas Parson to learn more about their war time experiences. In addition, a special exhibit, Remembering
Their Service, will be on public display in the Center. The exhibit will feature photographs and soldier burial items from the park's museum study collection. Among these items is the blood stained burial flag of William L a w r e n c e Shallenberger of the 55th Illinois Infantry, along with a tintype of Shallenberger who was killed in action on Shiloh Battlefield in April 1862, and later reburied in the National Cemetery. Shiloh's weekend of special events and commemorative activities will begin on Saturday, May 25, and continue through the afternoon of Sunday, May 26. From 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, costumed interpreters will present programs on the front lawn of the Shiloh Battlefield Visitor Center. These living historians will interpret wars in which the United States has participated, from colonial times to the current war in Afghanistan. Included in this special week-
end program will be live firing demonstrations of the strikingly different shoulder firearms used by American soldiers during the different wars. These live fire programs will be presented each day at 11 a.m., and 2 p.m. The public is invited to visit with these historians and ask questions to learn more about the military experiences of Americans through time. As part of the weekend program, local historians of the Military Vehicle Preservation Association will display antique military vehicles on the front lawn of the Visitor Center. The National Park Service invites the public to journey to Shiloh throughout the Memorial Day commemorative weekend to participate in the various activities, and to remember the American military service personnel who have died in the service to our nation. For more information, call 731-689-5696, or go to www.nps.gov/shil.
Memphis Marine, 13 service members memorialized Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Many-Bears Grinder last week joined with the United States Department of Defense to remember the loss of Private First Class James R. Maxwell of Memphis who was declared Missing in Action (MIA) during the Vietnam War. According to the Department of Defense, Maxwell and 12 other service members were killed on May 15, 1975 when the helicopter they were in was shot down off the coast of Cambodia. In 1995, U.S. and Cambodian authorities conducted an underwater recovery operation of the helicopter crash where they located remains. A portion of Maxwell’s remains were buried on Aug. 30, 2012 in
Center Ridge, Ark. where his brothers Paul and Gary Maxwell and sisters Patricia Cates and Janie Estes now live. Due to the inability to completely separate the remains of the service members killed in the helicopter crash, Maxwell as well as the 12 others, were buried in a single casket on May 15 at the Arlington National Cemetery. “It has been 38 years since Private First Class James Maxwell and his fellow service members went missing in action,” Grinder said. “Although we are saddened by the loss of this heroic Tennessean, we are also relieved the Maxwell family has received closure and has been able to lay their loved one to rest.”
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Arts in Alley celebrated Thursday Area residents celebrated the end of the school year at the Henderson Arts Commission’s Arts in the Alley on Thursday, May 16 at Henderson’s Downtown Park on
Main Street. Molly Ramone, popular Nashville Celtic rock band with singer/songwriter Mark Harriman and Joe Khoury, provided the music. Rock band
Beyond Blame performed in the second half. This year’s Arts in the Alley events will feature an after-party, beginning around 8 p.m. to offer an open-
mic setting for bands to perform, individuals to read poetry, etc. The next Arts in the Alley is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at Henderson’s Downtown Park.
Attendees came in all sizes and danced and clapped to the music.
Vendors offered a variety of items, all handmade.
Photos by James A. Webb, Independent
Molly Ramone, a Nashville Celtic rock band, performed light music for the Arts in the Alley attendees.
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Eaglettes in state softball, Freed-Hardeman hoping for first TSSAA title schedules summer Chester County pounded Carver 21-3 Friday in the sectional softball game in Collierville. The victory vaulted the Eaglettes to the state tournament in Murfreesboro for the third time in four years. CCHS opened play at 4 p.m. Tuesday against East Hamilton of Chattanooga. The Eaglettes would play next on Wednesday at either 10 a.m. or 4 p.m. The championship contests are Friday. Chester County advanced to the sectional with a 6-0 win over Westview in the Region 7-AA first round May 14 in Martin. That set up the Eaglettes for their sixth meeting of the year with district champion Lexington. Against the Lady Tigers, CCHS took the early lead 3-0 with first-inning hits from Elantra Cox, Beth BlackStock, Jana Frye and Katelyn Faulkner. But on the mound in the bottom of the inning, Faulkner surrendered three runs on three hits to the host Lexington nine. Each team scored a run in the third, but Lexington went ahead for good with a threeSee CCHS, Page 2-B
sports camps Each year, Freed-Hardeman University offers a wide assortment of summer camps for interested parties who wish to challenge and extend their abilities to a new level of competition. Cub Camps are for campers entering kindergarten through 3rd grade. The volleyball day camp is for 3rd through 6th grade. The boys basketball camp is for players entering 4th thru 12th grade. Camps for this summer are as follows: • Baseball Cub Camp May 20-23 • Basketball Cub Camp May 28-31 • Volleyball Day Camp June 17-19 • Volleyball Boarding June 19-22 • Girls’ Basketball Camp June 23-27 • Girls’ Soccer Camp June 23-27 • Boys’ Soccer Camp June 23-27 • Soccer Cub Camp June 24-27 • Boys’ Basketball Camp July 14-18 • Baseball Advanced CampJuly 22-25 • Girls’ B’ball Post Camp July 26-27
QB Club Golf Tournament is May 24 at Woodland Hills The Chester County High School Quarterback Club is sponsoring a golf tournament at noon May 24 at Woodland Hills Golf and Country Club north of Pinson. Registration and lunch is at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start to follow. Hole sponsorships are $300 for a four-man team which includes lunch, greens fees, cart rental and hole sponsorship. A four-man team may enter for $250. Hole sponsorship alone is $100. For more information, contact Jason Butler at 697-9342.
Photo by Tammy Lott, Independent
Jana Frye slides home Friday night against Carver in the sectional contest in Collierville.
Late letdowns doom Lady Lions It has been a rare occurrence this season for the FreedHardeman University Lady Lion softball team to struggle in late innings, but during the NAIA National Tournament Opening Round, Bellevue of Nebraska managed to find a way to make that happen. For the second straight day, Bellevue took the lead after the fourth inning and ended FreedHardeman's season by handing the Lady Lions a 9-2 defeat in an elimination game in the Oklahoma City bracket, May 14. As it did the day before, momentum shifted with one swing of the bat. FHU held a 2-1 lead heading into the bottom of the fifth inning before Bellevue's Amanda Neumann hit a three-run home run with two strikes and two outs to give the Bruins the lead for the first
time in the game. The sixth inning wasn't any better for the Lady Lions as Bellevue scored five more times and essentially ended the hopes for a comeback. FHU was retired in order in the seventh, bringing its season to an end. The Lady Lions took an early lead on a two-out single by Amber Vansandt after Shelby Cummings and Mercedes Norfork drew back-to-back walks. Bellevue answered with a run in the second, but Bailey Morgan's solo home run helped FHU retake the lead in the fourth inning. Sarah Elizabeth Cousar retired the side in the fourth but ran into trouble in the fifth. A two-out walk to Alyssa Matoba came back to haunt her as Neumann followed with her go-ahead home run. FHU had a chance to make up
the runs in the top of the sixth after getting runners on first and second with one out, but Neumann again came up big this time pitching in relief, retiring Allie Carpenter and Natalie Nelson to end the threat. Earlier in the day, the Lady Lions earned their first-ever national tournament win scoring six runs early to take a 9-2 victory over Hastings. Vansandt had a big game, going 3-for-4 with a two-run home run in the third. The shot, her fourth of the year, gave FHU a 6-0 lead which was plenty for Cousar (27-6) who went the distance with 11 strikeouts. Freed-Hardeman took a 4-0 lead after two innings, scoring all four runs with two outs in the second as Cousar and Summer Cole both delivered See FHU, Page 3-B
Future Choices Golf scheduled May 30 The sixth annual Future Choices Charity Golf Tournament is scheduled for May 30 at Pickwick Landing State Park Golf Course. More information will be released in the future.
UTM baseball/softball hosting camps The University of Tennessee at Martin is hosting camps baseball and softball. Baseball skills camp is 9 a.m. until noon, May 28-31 at Skyhawk Field. Cost is $80 per person with preregistration, and $100 at the door. For more information, call 881-7337. The softball program is hosting two camps. The first is 9 a.m. until noon May 28-30 for ages 6-13. Cost is $80 per camper including a T-shirt and insurance. The first two days of the camp is designed for serious softball players with an afternoon session from 1-3 p.m. for $125 per person. A second softball camp is scheduled for 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. June 18-19, and is designed for players age 14 through graduating high school seniors. Cost is $125. For more information on the softball camps, call 881-7162.
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Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program application deadline set for June 10
Photo by Tammy Lott, Independent
Sammie Jo Ivy of the Eaglettes dives back to first base in the region championship game May 15 at Lexington.
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Tennessee has been allocated over $1 million dollars for the Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP). Owners and operators of agricultural land and (non-industrial) private forestland who are interested in applying for WHIP should apply on or before Monday, June 10, 2013, which is the sign-up cutoff date for funding consideration. Applications are received year round but cutoff dates are set to rank applications for funding. In WHIP, conservationists help landowners develop a conservation plan that preserves wildlife habitat. NRCS provides technical and financial assistance to landowners and operators to develop or enhance upland, wetland, riparian, and aquatic habitat areas on their property. Eligible producers with a conservation plan for their operation receive priority for financial assistance. Only projects that are “ready to implement” will be ranked for funding. NRCS offers conservation programs for a variety of conservation needs. Along with wildlife, other resource concerns to be addressed include limiting livestock access to streams, grazing distribution, wetland restoration and protection, and erosion control. For additional information, producers are encouraged to contact their local NRCS Service Center. Service center locations and more information on the programs can be found at www.tn.nrcs.usda.gov. NRCS has provided leadership in a partnership effort to help America's private land owners and managers conserve their soil, water and other natural resources since 1935. For program information, contact John Rissler at (615) 277-2576 or AnnSue Wattenbarger at (615) 277-2570.
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Photo by Tammy Lott, Independent
CCHS first baseman Beth Blackstock receives a throw in the regional opener May 14 in Martin.
Lady Lions soccer adds scoring threat The FreedHardeman University Lady Lion soccer team bolstered its midfield with the recent signing of Taylor Jenkins of Pulaski. Jenkins prepped at Giles County High School where she was a two-year all-district selection and was named to the all-region team as a senior. She scored 42 career goals and had 35 career assists. “Taylor will add a lot to our midfield. She is quick and sees the field well," said FHU head coach Jason Elliott. "Her ability to move
without the ball and get up and back will make a big impact in our midfield next season.” Jenkins is the seventh player signed to play for the Lady Lions this fall. Jenkins will be joined by Darby Miskelly of Henderson, Mallory Bowman of Murfreesboro, Rachel Butler of Jackson, Julianne Renner of Moscow, Idaho, Lora Beth James of Clarksville, and Emma Wise of Fairmont, W.Va. Jenkins is the daughter of Jeff and Diane Jenkins.
Taylor Jenkins of Pulaski recently signed to be a part of the Freed-Hardeman University Lady Lion soccer team.
FHU Lion soccer lands Spring Hill scorer The FreedHardeman University Lion soccer team added to its incoming
freshman class for 2013 with the recent signing of Tristan Quadrini of Columbia. He is the
run fourth and three more in the fifth. Chester County’s defense contributed to the Lexington rallies with an error in each frame. The Eaglettes were not done, however, with Faulkner and Madison Cherry-Reed slapping RBI hits in the Chester County fifth inning. Down 11-6 to begin the last inning, CCHS
made Lexington sweat a bit. After two were out, a Lexington error and a walk, followed by a hit from Cynthia Beene opened the door for an Eaglette comeback. Presley Robinson’s hit up the middle brought home one run and Autumn McDaniel’s hit plated two more. Yet another walk loaded the bases putting the tying and lead runners on base. However, a strikeout ended the contest, giving Lexington the region championship.
son of Dave Quadrini and Brandie Spradley. Quadrini, a forward and outside midfielder,
is in his senior season at Spring Hill High School where he has been the team captain
The Freed-Hardeman University Lion soccer team added to its incoming freshman class with the recent signing of Tristan Quadrini of Columbia.
for two seasons. As a junior he was an alldistrict selection and partway through his final year was well on track to repeat that honor having scored 22 goals. He has scored 51 goals and added 64 assists in his high school career. He also plays club ball for the Tennessee Soccer Club and received academic awards in both soccer and football as well as the "Service Before
Self" award. “We needed more scoring options with our recruiting class and Tristan helps us with that," said FHU head coach Jason Elliott. "He can play up top and has good speed or on the wing. I believe he will develop and grow into a solid collegiate player here. He is about working hard and getting better which is what will help him succeed in college.”
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FHU two-run singles. Three more runs were tacked on in the sixth on an RBI single by Kohnley Wade and a two-run single by Cummings. Carpenter had three hits in the win while Wade had two as the Lady Lions pounded out 14 hits. Unfortunately, it was Bellevue that ended up swinging the hotter bats in the final game of the day. Morgan was the only Lady Lion with multiple hits (two) in that game. The loss brings to an end the careers of six Lady Lions Cummings, Norfork, Vansandt, Caneisha Turner, Summer Cole and Savannah Cole who will leave as the first senior class to play in the national t o u r n a m e n t . Vansandt ended her career on a high note personally, going 6-for9 in the tournament with five RBIs. FHU finishes the year with a 32-9 record, the best singleseason winning percentage (.780) of any team in program history. In the opening round game May 13, Kelsie Bridgeford hit a two-run homer and Shelby Kindelin drove in the winning run and got the victory in the circle as the Bellevue University softball team recorded a 3-2 win over FHU. The Lions took a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the third inning on a two-run double by Amber Vansandt. After Alyssa Matoba led off the sixth inning with a walk, Bridgeford tied the game with a two-run homer over the leftcenter field fence. The Bruins scored the winning run in the top of the seventh on an RBI single to rightcenter field by Kindelin that scored Katie Tew. FHU threatened in
the bottom of the seventh with a single and an intentional walk, before Kindelin forced a pop up to Bridgeford at third base to end the game. Kindelin (14-3) earned the win after replacing starter Amanda Neumann in the bottom of the third inning. She gave up just two hits and no runs with three walks and three strikeouts in 4 2/3 innings of work. Sarah Elizabeth Cousar suffered the loss, falling to 26-4 on the season after giving up three runs on four hits, with 11 strikeouts and three walks in seven innings in the circle. Note: The Opening Round consists of 10 four-team double-elimination tournaments across the country with the 10 winners competing in the NAIA Softball N a t i o n a l Championship final site on May 24-30 in Columbus, Ga. This is the first season the NAIA has used the Opening Round format for softball.
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Karate tournament winners Submitted photo
On April 27, members of Bass Karate participated in the Rumble on the River tournament in Camden. Participants included, front row left: Patrick Cotner, Xander Climer, Caleb Snyder and Nicholas Norwalk; and back row: Tracy Smith, Josh Climer, Dustin Ballard and Amanda McNeil. Not pictured: Zachary Beard and Samuel Hannis.
Four joining Freed-Hardeman Lady Lion running team The FreedHardeman University women’s cross country team has added four incoming freshmen to the 2013 team. Lexie Green excelled in cross country and track at Fort Payne High School in Fort Payne, Ala. In May, 2013, Green won an Alabama 5A high school state championship as a member of Fort Payne’s state champion 4x800 relay team. Green and the rest of the 4x800 team placed second in 2012, and Green placed eighth in the state in the 800m in 2011. Green qualified for the state championship meets in cross country and track in each of her four years in high school. She was selected as captain of both the women’s track and cross country teams
and was twice chosen as the Fort Payne Times Journal Female Athlete of the Week for cross country. Green is the daughter of Richard and Julie Green. Sheyenne Nelson began running during her sophomore year at South Gibson High School in Medina. During her senior year cross country season, she had a fifth-place finish and placed eighth in her regional
meet, qualifying for the state championship meet. Nelson earned several scholarathlete awards, including the Hornet Scholar, Honors Scholar and the Student-Athlete Award. Nelson is the daughter of Adam and Shantel Nelson. Kate Mitchell is a four-year cross country runner for Morristown-West High School in Morristown. During her senior
year, she was selected to be the team’s Sergeant of Arms. Mitchell stands out academically, as well as athletically. She is the recipient of the Army National Scholar-Athlete Award, is graduating first in her class, and is an AP Scholar with Honor and a Tennessee Scholar. Mitchell is the daughter of Russ and Mary Mitchell. Kaitlyn Crews
comes to FHU from Soddy Daisy High School where she was the senior captain of the track and cross country teams, was a two-time recipient of the most-improved runner award, and was a two-time sub-sectional and sectional qualifier in track. Crews was also a member of the BETA and DECA clubs. Crews is the daughter of Ken and Tracie Crews.
Golf Tournaments Date May 24 May 30
Event Time CCHS Quarterback Club Noon Future Choices TBA
Location Woodland Hills
Pickwick
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From left: Sheyenne Nelson, Kate Mitchell and Lexie Green will join the Freed-Hardeman University cross country team next fall.
FHU Lions sign Alabama sharpshooter The FreedHardeman Lion basketball team inked its first player of its 2013 recruiting class with the recent signing of Austin Dempsey of Hazel Green, Ala. Dempsey, a 6-foot-3 guard, prepped at Hazel Green High School where he averaged 17.4 points and 5.8 rebounds per game as a senior on his way to his second all-area selection and a spot on the Huntsville Times Elite Second Team. He was also named the Northwest Regional Tournament MVP, was selected to play in the North/South All-Star game, and was a Bryant-Jordan Award winner for the state of Alabama. Dempsey finished his career with over 1250 points and 350
rebounds. “We are very excited to have Austin in our program. He has the ability to come in and play right away,” said FHU head coach Jason Shelton. “Austin offen-
sively is a complete player. He is an above average shooter, can handle and finishes well at the rim. He comes to us from a very successful high school program at
Hazel Green. Coach Jeffers and his staff have done a great job preparing him for our level.” Dempsey is the son of Brian and Susanne Dempsey.
Austin Dempsey of Hazel Green, Ala., recently signed to be a part of the FreedHardeman University Lion men’s basketball team.
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By Marti McDaniel As the 2012-2013 school year has come to a close, the faculty and staff would like to say “Thank you” for a wonderful year. Any good school has the support of parents, students, faculty, administrators, and staff. Chester County Schools have all of these. Awards’ Day was on Wednesday, May 15. Third-grade students received the following Principal’s Awards: A c a d e m i c Achievement Award to Zane Bolton, Lynsi Brasher, Alex Jones and Zoey Zdravkov; Superior Citizen Award to Kaden Davis, Ty Maness, Kaylie Parsons and Cody Westbrooks; and O u t s t a n d i n g Improvement Award to Nicholas Baker, Tate Crouse, Anna Hurst and Tirzah Rhodes. Perfect Attendance Awards were presented to first-graders Kali Zdravkov, Tristin Smith, Katie Lovelace
Education and Peyton Griswell. Second-grade students with perfect attendance were Brayden Wilbanks and Anna Bolton. Third-grade students receiving perfect attendance were Corey Bond, Caleb Kennedy, Kaden Davis, Stephen Green, Alex Jones, Lakayla Stablein, Morgan Quarles and Zoey Zdravkov. Special recognitions for jobs well done were: Teacher of the Year, Beth Haskins; Field Day Coordinators, Bo Bates and Mike Goff; Computers for Education and Box Tops for Education Coordinator Starla Bogard; Yearbook Advisor Renee’ Thomas; Foster Grandparents Gertie Arnold, Cecelia Harris, Larcie Kirk, Sandra Williams, and Seargava Wyatt. Appreciation was given to PTO President Yvette Messenger, Vice President Jamie Rowland, Secretary Kelly Crowe, Treasurer Toni Austin, and Reporter Jill Green. West Chester recognized Principal Amy Eaton for her 21 years of service with us. She was a classroom teacher, computer instructor, and princi-
pal for three years. Her sweet and gentle ways won the hearts of the students. We all wish Mrs. Eaton the best with her new position with the Chester County Schools. The West Chester family also said goodbye to Darlene Hester as she travels to the Middle School next year. Miss Darlene will be missed The third-grade students received promotion medallions and then presented a musical program under the direction of Mr. Dave Kyles. All the hard work by the students and Mr. Kyles was evident. In conclusion, the Retirement Reception on Thursday, May 16, was above and beyond special. Jean Smith and I could not have asked for anything more. Everything was perfect. The family and friends who attended, the food, the gifts, and the well wishes from all made two ladies very happy. The Memory Book made by Janice Guinn was a treasure. She worked an unbelievable amount of time collecting letters, photos, and memories from colleagues, students, parents and administrators. Thank you for great memories!
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Schools out, let’s have some fun!
Photos by James A. Webb, Independent
School days ended last week as the 2012-13 school year came to a close. But before the final bell, students at West Chester Elementary took part in the annual field day. Above, first graders Kayden Johnson, left, and Cheyenne Taylor took a break from the structured activities to just “hand around.”
At left, Kaiden Mays is all concentration during the spoon and egg race.
Below, Melonie Crisler, left, and Aiden Welch go airborne in the sack relay.
FHU confers degrees on Henderson residents Twenty-three students from the Henderson area became graduates of Freed-Hardeman University at its spring commencement exercises May 11. A vice president of Pilot Corporation, Bill Mulligan, as well as FHU President Joe Wiley addressed the graduates and encouraged them to remember the university in their future endeavors. Those receiving bachelor’s degrees were Lauren Akin, Summa Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science in mathematics; Friday Akpan, Bachelor of Arts in Bible; Clay Batts, Bachelor of Arts in mass media; Rachel Bloomingburg, Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science in child and
family studies; Joshua Carr, Bachelor of Arts in arts and humanities; Nicole Cravens, Bachelor of Arts in arts and humanities; and Jessie Fant, Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science in psychology. Additionally, graduates included Kathryne Gordon, Bachelor of Social Work; Robert Guinn, Bachelor of Arts in Bible; Wes Hall, Bachelor of Science in criminal justice; Joel Harper, Bachelor of Science of Bible/missions; Jessica Johnson, Bachelor of Arts in music; Taylor Johnson, Bachelor of Science in criminal justice; Shallon Lyles, Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting; Jared McLeod, Bachelor of
Arts in Bible; Wayne Specie, Bachelor of Arts in English; and Becky Thompson, Cum Laude, Bachelor of Arts in theatre/performance. Six graduates received master’s degrees: Lee Barton, Master of Education in curriculum and instruction; Anthony Buttrum, Master of B u s i n e s s Administration in leadership; Ronnie Hester, Master of Education in curriculum and instruction; Matt Kirk, Master of Education in curriculum and instruction; Brittany Lewis, Master of Education in curriculum and instruction; and Becca Phillips, Master of Education in curriculum and instruction.
WT Business College names local residents to Dean’s List Congratulations to students from Chester County who are on the Deans list at West Tennessee Business College: Raven Angel,
April Bustamante, Beverly Middleton, Samantha Pruitt and Darlene Sink. To qualify for the dean’s list, an under-
graduate student must maintain a 95 or above average for the past enrollment period ending May 18, 2013.
Henderson student receives award Lauren Akin of Henderson was honored at FreedHardeman University’s academic awards ceremony. The School of Science and Mathematics presented her with the Outstanding Graduate in Mathematics Award.
Akin is a senior mathematics major who has consistently excelled in her academic pursuits. She graduated on May 11. The departmental faculty chooses the winner of the award. Accredited by the Southern Association
of Colleges and Schools to offer bachelor’s and master’s degrees, FHU has been consistently listed in the top tier of U.S. News and World Report’s “Best R e g i o n a l Universities—South” category.
Freed-Hardeman professor defends existence of Jesus Freed-Hardeman University’s Dr. Ralph Gilmore, professor of Bible and philosophy, participated in an adversarial dialogue sponsored by the Warren Apologetics Center entitled, “The Historical Jesus: An Adversarial Dialogue Concerning the Existence of Jesus Christ.” The event, held May 9 in Vienna, W. Va., was professionally webcast to a large audience. Gilmore, with the assistance of FHU professor Dr. Doug Burleson, made the case for the Jesus Christ of the New Testament. The discussion also involved Roy A. Varghese, author and editor of two volumes of “Intellectuals Speak Out About God,” who gave a historical view of Jesus
consistent with Catholicism. Dr. Robert M. Price, author of more than a dozen books including “Deconstructing Jesus” and “The Christ-Myth Theory,” promoted the view that Jesus never existed. He is considered one of the top “Jesus atheists” alive today. “We were extremely well-prepared with an arsenal of research and illustrated with PowerPoint,” stated Gilmore. “Obviously, I believe the discussion went very well for those of us representing the historical Jesus.” Price argued against the historicity of Jesus by comparing the gospel stories of Jesus as told by Matthew, Mark, Luke and John to the basic characteristics of “hero-myth
legends.” Gilmore and Burleson were able to show that using his 22point hero-myth scale, Beowulf and Buddha had the same historical support. The Warren Apologetics Center was begun to promote the importance and need of Christian apologetics today. It honors Thomas B. Warren, the eminent apologist of his generation among churches of Christ. Gilmore is one of the most prominent students of Warren. He has researched and written in the area of Christian apologetics, as well as appeared in several forums involving public discussion of Bible topics. The webcast can still be viewed in its entirety at warrenapologeticscenter.org.
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Modern Woodmen Youth Club and the Girl Scouts planted flowers and brightened Henderson on Join Hands Day on May 4.
Girls work together to plant flowers in downtown Henderson as part of Join Hands Day, which is sponsored annually by Modern Woodmen.
Girl Scouts join hands with Modern Woodmen youth to beautify downtown Henderson On Saturday, May 4, Modern Woodmen of America members, along with the Modern Woodmen Youth Clubs, joined hands with the local Girl Scouts, to help keep downtown Henderson beautiful. The flowers, donated by Modern Woodmen of America, were planted along Main Street in the City flower pots and in
the planters on the front of the Chester County Court House. Join Hands Day is a national day of service sponsored by Modern Woodmen of America and other fraternal benefit societies. Join Hands Day brings youth and adults together to help complete service projects for their communities. “Join Hands
Day gave us the opportunity to work with other groups and adults, while improving our community,” says Ronnie Geary Jr, the local Modern Woodmen of America representative. “Today also gave us the opportunity to connect both young and older volunteers, which is also the purpose of Join Hands
Day.” Coordinated by local Modern Woodmen members, chapters provide opportunities to take part in social activities and community service projects to meet local needs. Youth Service Clubs provide young Modern Woodmen members with opportunities to volunteer, be patriotic,
learn new skills, make friends and have fun. For more information or to get involved, contact Ronnie Geary Jr. at 731-989-4857 or at james.r.geary.jr@mwar ep.org. As a taxexempt fraternal benefit society, Modern Woodmen offers life insurance, annuity and investment products not to benefit stock
holders, but to improve quality of life for our members, families and their communities. This is accomplished through social, charitable and volunteer activities. Annually, Modern Woodmen and its members provide more than $26 million and one million volunteer hours for community projects nationwide.
NCATE continues accreditation of FHU’s teacher education program The National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) has notified the Freed-Hardeman University School of Education that its accreditation will be continued for the next seven years. The unit is accredited at the initial teacher preparation and advanced preparation levels. “This accreditation decision indicates that the unit and its programs meet rigorous standards set forth by the professional education community,” NCATE President James G. Cibulka said in a letter to FHU president Joe Wiley. The Unit Accreditation Board met April 21-24 in St. Louis. In accord with the state partnership agreement between NCATE
and the Tennessee Department of Education, the eightmember Board of Examiners team that conducted FHU’s site visit Nov. 11-13, 2012, was a joint national and state team. In addition to NCATE’s decision to grant continued accreditation to the unit, all 22 of the licensure programs offered by the School of Education were reapproved by the Tennessee Department of Education. FHU’s School of Education offers teacher preparation leading to licensure in PreK—3, K—6, 4—-8, special education, and secondary school licensure in 13 areas. Dr. Sharen Cypress is the dean of the School of E d u c a t i o n . Approximately 200 undergrad students are
currently enrolled in a program leading to initial licensure. The graduate program offers a Master of Education in curriculum and instruction, special education, administration and supervision and school counseling. It also offers an Education Specialist degree in school leadership. Courses leading to graduate degrees are available online and on campus in Henderson and Memphis. Dr. Elizabeth Saunders directs the graduate program with 375 students enrolled. “The visit by the NCATE and Tennessee state team affirmed that the work being done at the School of Education meets the highest standards for the preparation of education pro-
When the Earth Moves Under Our Feet By Dr. E. Kirsten Peters Washington State University
One of the most breath-taking geologic events is a major earthquake. In just a few moments, shaking of the Earth can result in billions of dollars of damage and thousands of lives lost. Many earthquakes are related to the movement of tectonic plates, the large chunks of the Earth’s outer surface that move with respect to each other. Plates are “born” in places like Iceland, where magma comes up from below and creates oceanic plate material. Plates “die” where one plate dives beneath another and ultimately is pulled and pushed down so deeply into the Earth it melts away. Plates vary a bit in how fast they move, but about an inch or two a year is not uncommon. One example of where the rubber meets the road regarding tectonic movement is in the Pacific Northwest. The Cascadia subduction zone is the area where the Juan de Fuca plate is diving under the North American plate. The movement generates major earthquakes from time to time. The most recent mega-
quake occurred in 1700. Geologists think the region is about due for another similar event. Recently I was reading in Science News about new information regarding earthquakes and plate movement. In the Cascadia region something called “slow slip” happens about every 15 months. Slow slip occurs when the rocks on either side of a major fault move about the same amount as in a major earthquake, but they do so over weeks to months rather than almost instantaneously. The evidence for slow slip was documented first for Cascadia in the bedrock of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Now that geologists know what to look for, slow slip events have been identified the world around. In Japan, some slow slip events have been documented that occur about each three to five years and last a few months, while others occur more frequently. Often slow slip is too slow to create seismic waves. But sometimes the rock on either side of the fault may move quickly enough to generate seismic waves
that are just large enough to be above background noise. In that case, the slow slip generates what scientists call tremor. A confusing point is that sometimes tremor occurs before or after the movement of the slow slip. Sometimes slow slip occurs with no tremor at all. The reasons for these facts are not currently understood. The longest period of slow slip yet detected anywhere started last August under Vancouver Island. It began as tremors there, then moved south. It crossed the international border, moving to and then beyond the Seattle region. All together, the event lasted 42 days. At first it might seem that slow slip relieves stress on faults and could help us avoid major quakes. But some geologists think that slow slip events transfer stress to areas that then are more likely to rupture when a megaquake occurs in a region. So even when it comes to slow motion earth movement, we’ve got to hang onto our hats.
fessionals. The accreditation process is so comprehensive that the entire community has to be involved. During the site visit, the teams interviewed approximately 140 persons, including administrators, faculty, teacher education candidates, alumni, and P-12 school partners. We are extremely proud of and grateful for the response of the FHU community,” Cypress
said. NCATE first approved FHU’s teacher education program in 1982 and granted reaccreditation in 2005. The next accreditation visit is scheduled for Fall 2019 and will be conducted under the auspices of the new accrediting body, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Founded in 1954, NCATE is recognized
by the U.S. Department of Education as a specialized accrediting body for schools, colleges and departments of education. NCATE and the Teacher Education Council (TEAC) have consolidated and are now transitioning into the CAEP. Additional information about FHU’s teacher education program may be found at fhu.edu/education and fhu.edu/gradeducation.
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CHESTER COUNTY INDEPENDENT • Thursday, May 23, 2013
FOR SALE FOR SALE ~ New lots in Sweetlips on Stewart Rd. From 1.5 to 35 acres. As low as $150 down & $150 / month. Some have running creek water. 901-8268978 (local) or 731-989-4859. No restrictions & NO CREDIT CHECK. 7 days a week. (TFC) WANT TO BUY ~ 8 – 15 Acres in Chester County or Pinson Area. Call 731-608-2199. (3P) FOR SALE ~ Heavy Duty Maytag Large Capacity Washer and GE Heavy Duty Dryer. $200 for set. Call 608-6889. (3P)
Displays Must Go ~ New Spacious 4 Bedroom 2 Bath Homes Starting at $43,500 ~ Single Sections Start at $29,500. CLAYTON HOMES ~ Hwy 72 West, Corinth, MS ~ ¼ Mile Past Magnolia Hospital. (7C) YOUR LAND & $500 deposit gets you into a New, Energy Efficient Home! 3 & 4 Bedroom available, we take care of everything! EZ Financing! Call today for free credit approval! 731-4273388. (3C/5C) BANK REPO on Land Available State-Wide. 3 & 4 Bedrooms. 731-968-4937. (4C)
FOR RENT LAND FOR SALE ~ 0.75 Acre on Duberry Road, Septic and Well Included. $5,000. Call 731439-0644 or 662-614-2899. (4P) FOR SALE ~ 1995 Manta Ray Ski Boat, All New Interior. $8,500. 2012 Flagstaff Camper, 30 Ft. $26,000. Call 731-3431159 for more information. (4P) FOR SALE – 1998 Toyota T-100 white Xtra cab. 270,000 Miles. 3400 24 cam 6 engine, 4-wheel drive, good shape, driven every day. 731-394-3346. $6,000. Clean in and out. (3P)
HOMES FOR SALE RECENTLY FORECLOSED, Special Financing Available, Any Credit, Any Income. 2 BR, 2 BA, 1104 Sq. Ft. Located at 956 Greenway Rd., Huron. $17,900. V i s i t www.roselandco.com\AKQ. Drive by then call 866-700-3622. (3P)
MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE NEED A FRESH START? We Have Multiple 3, 4, & 5 BR Homes. All Types of Financing Available. Clayton Homes of Lexington, TN 731-968-4937. (4C) NEW 3 BED, 2 bath home must go! Last One! Priced to sell at $28,900! EZ Financing – Call to qualify 731-427-7320. (3C/5C) CLOSE-OUT HOME. 4 BR, 2 BA. Reduced - $8,000. Call 731968-4937. (4C) SALE – SALE – SALE! Model
FOR RENT – 1 BR Apartment. Assistance Animals Only. $350 / Month and 50% Deposit. Call 879-9119. (TFC) RENT TO OWN – 2+ BR, 1 BA, Large Corner Lot. Glendale Rd. Small Down Payment. $600 / Month. Call 989-0620. (4P) FOR RENT – 2-bedroom, 1-bath townhouse, $390 a month, $150 deposit. 467-0226. (TFC) FOR RENT – Mobile Homes in Jacks Creek Area, Nice Community. No Pets. Senior Discount. Call 989-4227. (TFC) FOR RENT – 3 bedroom brick house, carport, new CHA. 927 Woodland. $675 / month. 983RENT. (TFC) FOR RENT – Commercial building. 3900 sq. ft. plus basement. Will divide. 117 W. Main. Grantham Properties. 983-RENT. (TFC) FOR RENT – Retail / office space. 1250 sq. ft. $500; 1950 sq. ft. $800. 865 Hwy. 45. 983RENT. (TFC) FOR RENT – 2 BR House on Old Finger Rd. No Pets. Call 731-879-0301. (3P) FOR RENT – 3 bedroom, 1 ½ baths. Enclosed garage. In town. Year lease. No pets. $600 / Month. $300 Deposit. Call 608-0445 or 879-9105. (3P) FOR RENT – Efficiency Apartment, $250 / Month and 2 BR Duplex For Rent, $550 / Month, $300 Deposit. Please call 608-2589. (4P)
HOUSE FOR RENT – 837 Woodland Ave, Henderson, TN. Nice, Clean, 3 BR, 2 BA, Vaulted Great Room, Appliances Included, Deck and Big Backyard. No Smoking. No Pets. $800 / Month. $800 Deposit. References Required. Call 901-603-0932. (3P) FOR RENT – 2 BR, 2 BA Mobile Home. Extra Clean. No Smokers. No Pets. Must have references. Appliances furnished. $425 Deposit. $475 / Month. Call 4990196 or 423-2074. (3P)
MISCELLANEOUS JIM’S TRASH SERVICE ~ $16 / Month. $13 / Month for Senior Citizens. Call 731-989-5732 or 731-879-0662. (4P) CHILDCARE ~ Mature, Qualified Woman will Babysit Your Child in My Home. Second and Third Shift, Weekends and Holidays. References Provided. Located in Town. Call 435-0028. (4P)
HELP WANTED LOCAL TRUCKING COMPANY Looking for Owner / Operators. Great Pay & Company Provides Fuel Card & Cargo Insurance. Call 731-608-5083 and Ask for Brandon. (4P) HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED ~ Minimum of 3 Years Recent Experience. Apply in Person at Americana Inn, 550 Sanford St., Henderson, TN from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. PLEASE DO NOT CALL. (4C) NEEDED ~ Experienced Handyman, Part-Time. Apply at Americana Inn from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (4C)
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CHESTER COUNTY INDEPENDENT • Thursday, May 23, 2013
Public Notices 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 February 28, 2005, executed by John M. Morris, Tanya D. Morris, conveying certain real property therein described to Arnold M. Weiss, Attorney, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Chester County, Tennessee recorded March 2, 2005, in Deed Book 264, Page 576; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Nationstar Mortgage LLC 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 Chester County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on June 20, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the CHESTER County Courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held at the CHESTER Courthouse, located in Henderson 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 Chester County, Tennessee, to wit: BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIN ON THE SOUTHWEST MARGIN OF TALLEY STORE ROAD (25 FEET AT RIGHT ANGLES FROM CENTERLINE) AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF JOE TALLEY AS RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 63, PAGE 362, IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE OF CHESTER COUNTY, TENNESSEE; THENCE WITH THE SOUTHWEST MARGIN OF TALLEY STORE ROAD THE FOLLOWING CALLS: SOUTH 42 DEGREES 03` EAST A DISTANCE OF 96.72 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 45 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 12 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 119.80 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 58 DEGREES 07` EAST A DISTANCE OF 96.57 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 66 DEGREES 24` EAST A DISTANCE OF 132.78 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 68 DEGREES 06` EAST A DISTANCE OF 174.35 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE WITH A NEW LINE SOUTH 49 DEGREES 33 MINUTES 50 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 513.81 FEET TO AN IRON PIN ON THE EAST LINE OF JOE TALLEY; THENCE WITH TALLEY`S EAST LINE NORTH 10 DEGREE 43 MINUTES 21 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 669.92 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 3 ACRES, AS SURVEYED BY DAVID HALL LAND SURVEYING COMPANY, R.L.S. NO. 943, ON OCTOBER 3, 1997. THIS IS THE IDENTICAL REAL ESTATE CONVEYED TO JOHN MARK MORRIS FROM JOE NEAL COX AND WIFE, JEAN COX BY WARRANTY DEED DATED FEBRUARY 28, 2005, OF RECORD IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE OF CHESTER COUNTY, TENNESSEE, IN RECORD BOOK 264, PAGE 574. Parcel ID: 056 01203 000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 3230 Talley Store Road, Henderson, TN 38340. 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): John M. Morris, Tanya D. Morris OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Capital One Bank (USA), N.A. The sale of the abovedescribed property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will
sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846
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 August 23, 2007, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded August 30, 2007, at Book 305, Page 478 in Office of the Register of Deeds for Chester County, Tennessee, executed by Mary T. Wilson and Shane Turner, conveying certain property therein described to Carter, Stanfill & Associates, PLLC as Trustee for Chase Bank USA, N.A.; 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 June 20, 2013 on or about 12:00 P.M., at the Chester County Courthouse, Henderson, Tennessee, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder FOR CASH, free from the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in Chester County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows: First Tract: beginning at a stake on the West side of the Lexington and Purdy Road, now Highway Number 22, the same being the Southeast corner of the Old Dr. R.L. Vaughn Lot, now owned by J.E. Grissom; thence West with said Vaughn Lot to the Old Jacks Creek; runs thence Southward to the levee, now State Highway Number 22, an agreed line between W.H. Pierce and E.G. Farrow; thence in an Eastern direction with Highway Number 22 about 62 feet to the corner of J.H. Smith mule Lot, the Southwest corner of said Lot; thence in a Northern direction 78 feet to a stake; thence in a Northern direction 78 feet to a stake; thence in a Northeast direction 78 feet to a stake; thence in a Northeast direction 79 feet to a bank lot line; thence in a Northern direction 27 feet to H.O. McCall line; thence East with said McCall line 75 feet to State Highway Number 22; thence North with said Highway 90 feet to the point of beginning, containing 2-1/2 acres, more or less. Second Tract: Beginning at the Southwest corner in center of Henderson Jacks Creek Old Gravel Road just East of the bridge, over the Jacks Creek old run; thence runs North about 72 feet to an iron stake in Sid Homes South boundary line, now owned by J.T. Blakenship; runs thence East with said line about 100 feet to a corner of Jacks
Creek Bank Lot at the Northwest corner; runs thence South with said Jacks Creek Bank Lot, about 50 feet to the center of Road; thence West with said road to the point of beginning, 110 feet. Third Tract: Beginning at the Northeast corner of the Jacks Creek Bank Lot, Lexington and Purdy Road, West side; runs thence North 21 feet to an iron stake; thence West 75 feet to a stake, thence South 21 feet to the Northwest corner of said Bank Lot; thence East with the North line of said Bank Lot 75 feet to the point of beginning. ALSO KNOWN AS: 180 State Route 22A South, Jacks Creek, Tennessee 38347 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 above-referenced property: Mary T. Wilson; Shane Turner; Donald G. Lynch; Donna S. Lynch 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. 700140231 DATED May 14, 2013 WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., Successor Trustee DSaleNoticeTNShellie_asims_130514_1356 FOR SALE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.MYFIR.COM and WWW.REALTYTRAC.COM
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE`S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated June 30, 2008, executed by BILLY L HOPPER, TINA J HOPPER, MARY JOANN ROSS AKA JOANN ROSS, conveying certain real property therein described to ROBERT M. WILSON, JR., as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Chester County, Tennessee recorded July 11, 2008, in Deed Book 317, Page 603-613; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, Notice of the Right to Foreclose, if required pursuant to T.C.A. § 355-117, 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 Chester County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on June 27, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the CHESTER County Courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held at the CHESTER Courthouse, located in Henderson 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 Chester County, Tennessee, to wit: BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIN FOUND IN THE SOUTH MARGIN OF OLD FINGER ROAD, WHICH POINT IS THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BOBBY WEAVER(RECORD BOOK 132, PAGE 698) AND THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE HEREIN DESCRIBED TRACT; THENCE, FROM POINT OF BEGINNING, AND WITH THE SOUTH MARGIN OF OLD FINGER ROAD THE FOLLOWING CALLS: SOUTH 68 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 367.97 FEET, SOUTH 69 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 372.64 FEET TO AN IRON PIN SET IN THE CENTERLINE OF A DITCH, THENCE, WITH THE CENTERLINE OF SAID DITCH THE FOLLOWING CALLS: SOUTH 65 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 56.22 FEET, SOUTH 72 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 54 SECONDS WEST 296.23 FEET, SOUTH 74 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 45 SECONDS WEST 164.10 FEET, SOUTH 64 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 33 SECONDS WEST 146.46 FEET TO AN IRON PIN SET AT THE INTERSECTION OF TWO DITCHES, THENCE, WITH THE CENTERLINE OF A SMALLER DITCH, NORTH 49 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 45 SECONDS WEST 221.32 FEET TO AN IRON PIN FOUND ON THE NORTH BANK OF SAID DITCH, THENCE, NORTH 59 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST 41.33 FEET TO AN IRON PIN FOUND IN THE CENTERLINE OF A DITCH, THENCE, WITH THE CENTERLINE OF SAID DITCH, NORTH 50 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 3 1 SECONDS WEST 83.61 FEET TO AN IRON PIN SET AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF WEAVER AND HYSMITH PROPERTIES, THENCE WITH THE EAST LINE OF WEAVER AND HYSMITH PROPERTIES, THEN BOBBY WEAVER, NORTH 36 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 50 SECONDS EAST 335.86 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 4.9 ACRES, 213471.7 SQUARE FEET AS SURVEYED BY ADVANCED LAND SURVEYING, INC. ON MARCH 8,2001. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO BILLY L. HOPPER AND WIFE, TINA J. HOPPER AND JO ANN ROSS, A SINGLE PERSON BY WARRANTY DEED FROM MICHAEL E. STIVALA AND NANCY L. STIVALA DATED MARCH 20, 2001 AND RECORDED MARCH 23, 2001 OF RECORD IN BOOK 195, PAGE 300, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR CHESTER COUNTY, TENNESSEE. Parcel ID: 055-021.15 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 430 OLD FINGER ROAD, HENDERSON, TN 38340. 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): BILLY L HOPPER, TINA J HOPPER, MARY JOANN ROSS AKA JOANN ROSS OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of the abovedescribed property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any
time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846
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 September 2, 2009, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded September 4, 2009, at Book 332, Page 45 in Office of the Register of Deeds for Chester County, Tennessee, executed by Robyn Hart, conveying certain property therein described to Williams, McDaniel & Wolfe as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Delta Trust Mortgage Corporation, 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 June 6, 2013 on or about 12:00 P.M., at the Chester County Courthouse, Henderson, Tennessee, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder FOR CASH, free from the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in Chester County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron pin set in the south right of way of East Haven Drive, which point is the northeast corner of lot 3, and the northwest corner of the herein described tract; thence, from the point of beginning and with the south right of way of East Haven Drive, the following calls; south 76 degrees 00 minutes 22 seconds east 76.97 feet; south 82 degrees 37 minutes 14 seconds east 113.66 feet; south 88 degrees 02 minutes 20 seconds east 50.98 feet; thence with the west line of lot 5, south 01 degrees 57 minutes 40 seconds west 186.33 feet to an iron pin set in the north line of Section 1; thence with the north line of Section 1, the following calls; north 84 degrees 10 minutes 44 seconds west 91.20 feet to an iron pin set; south 83 degrees 11 minutes 40 seconds west 140.07 feet to an iron pin set at the southeast corner of lot 3; thence with the east line of lot 3, north 00 degrees 32 minutes 21 seconds west 228.53 feet to the
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point of beginning, containing 1.06 acres as surveyed by Advanced Land Surveying, Inc. R.L.S. #1999. Being known as Lot 4 Eastview Subdivision. ALSO KNOWN AS: 70 East Haven Lane, Henderson, Tennessee 38340 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 above-referenced property: Robyn Hart 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. 700222251 DATED May 9, 2013 WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., Successor Trustee DSaleNoticeTNShellie_asims_130509_ 659 FOR SALE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.MYFIR.COM and WWW.REALTYTRAC.COM
NOTICE TO CREDITOR Notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of May, 2013 Letters of Testamentary in respect of Ronnie E. Kirk, Sr. who died March 19, 2013, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Chester County, Tennessee. 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 above named 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 (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date that creditor received an actual copy of the notice to the 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 first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This 7th day of May, 2013. Mildred S. Griswell Executor Cornelia Hall Clerk and Master Estate of Ronnie E. Kirk, Sr.
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