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Obama: ‘We Can’t Deport Eleven Million People’ By Clint Confehr

President Barack Obama visited Nashville Tuesday to talk about immigration. All photos by Renuka Christoph

NASHVILLE, TN — Responding to immigrants’ fear that the next administration will revoke a new White House policy calling for voluntary registration by people who’ve come to the United States illegally, President Barrack Obama on Tuesday said here that the American people won’t let that happen. Besides, Obama said, “We can’t deport 11 million people. It would be foolish to try.” Instead, priorities must be set, he said. “At the top are criminals and at the bottom are those who are otherwise law-abiding people.” Obama encouraged undocumented aliens to register, submit to a background check and then work without fear of deportation. “Americans are fair-minded and want to reward people who are doing the right thing,” Obama said, still acknowledging, “We have to push for comprehensive immigration reform,” a theme U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper (D-Nashville) emphasized in a statement following the President’s dialogue at Casa Azafran, an immigrant community center on Nolensville Road.

President Obama engages with the crowd during his visit to Nashville Tuesday.

per said, including the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, Lipscomb University, the Catholic Church, the Southern Baptist Convention and local charitable family foundations as welcoming institutions. “We are a model for the country.” Cooper and U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Memphis) traveled with Obama to Nashville from

“The U.S. Senate – including Sens. Corker and Alexander – voted overwhelmingly to do what the President outlined today,” Cooper said. “House Republicans have refused to consider the Senate bill, but they have three more days to allow an up or down vote where it would pass with a large majority. “Our community … supports the goal of integrating immigrants into the wider community,” Coo-

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Joseph Webb Named Nashville General Hospital CEO NASHVILLE, TN — The Metropolitan Nashville Hospital Authority (MNHA) Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Joseph Webb as chief executive ofﬁcer of Nashville General Hospital (NGH) effective January 5. “Joseph brings extensive healthcare experience, a strong commitment to operational excellence and a dedicated focus on delivering highquality patient care,” said Mary Buf-

wack, Ph.D., chairman of the Metropolitan Nashville Hospital Authority. “The Hospital Authority is excited to work with Joseph. His knowledge and innovative leadership style will strengthen the hospital’s culture and service to the community.” Webb, a veteran healthcare executive with more than 25 years of experience, formerly served as chief operations ofﬁcer for Common Table Health Alliance in Memphis,

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On this week’s Take 10 On Tuesdays sustainability consultant Thomas Sheffield sits down with Social Media Director Jason Luntz. The discussion centers around how Sheffield helps provide organizations with the tools and expertise they need to actively manage their social and environmental impacts. Sheffield also explains the history African-American’s have had implementing sustainable solutions in their own lives. Tune in to learn more about how sustaining our community can also help us grow economically by going to:

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Tenn. Prior to this role, he was chief operations ofﬁcer at Northwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in Clarksdale, Miss. He also held several executive leadership positions at Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare, including chief executive ofﬁcer at Methodist South Hospital in Memphis and vice president of operations at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. He also served as chief

Joseph Webb

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Commemorating 50 Years Since MLK, Jr. Awarded Nobel

ATLANTA, GA — The King Center, in partnership with The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site, The Carter Center, The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, and the Yunus Creative Lab, will present two days of events from Dec. 9-10, commemorating the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Key participants joining the commemorative activities are Ambassador Andrew Young, Dr. Christine King Farris, Mrs. Janice Rothschild Bloomberg former Con-

Martin Luther King, Jr. holds the Nobel Peace Prize he was awarded in 1964

gressman Dennis Kucinich, Senator Jason Carter (grandson of 2002 Nobel Peace Laureate President Jimmy Carter), Mr. James Sirleaf (son of 2011 Nobel Peace Laureate Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf) and Ms. Monica Yunus (daughter of 2006 Nobel Peace Laureate Mohammad Yunus). “It is particularly bittersweet and ironic that we are commemorating the 50th Anniversary of my father being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize at a time when there exists so much violence and injustice

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Breast Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise

NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — A Tennessee State University scientist and a group of researchers from Washington University School of Medicine at St. Louis have come up with an experimental vaccine for breast cancer that appears to be safe in a preliminary trial. According to a study published in

Clinical Cancer Research, Dr. Venkataswarup Tiriveedhi, assistant professor of Biological Sciences in the College of Agriculture, Human and Natural Sciences, and his colleagues found that the experimental vaccine, Mammaglobin-A, was “overexpressed” in 40 to 80 percent of primary breast cancers.

Also known as MAM-A, the vaccine prompted CD8 T-cells to track and eliminate the MAM-A protein, noted Tiriveedhi. To determine the efﬁcacy and safety of the experimental drug, he said they conducted a phase I trial involving 14 patients diagnosed with advanced breast cancer.

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150th Anniversary of the Battle of Nashville NASHVILLE, TN — The commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Nashville will take place 10 a.m. Dec. 13 at various Nashville historic sites. Nashville churches and schools around the city will toll bells to commemorate the actual anniversary date of the battle 4:30 p.m. Dec. 16. The Battle of Nashville was one of the most decisive battles of the Civil War, fought Dec. 15-16, 1864 in Nashville. Ten Civil War historic sites will host living history demonstrations with Confederate and Union re-enactors and cannon firings. Among the sites are the Belle Meade Mansion; Belmont Mansion; Bicentennial Mall State Park; Fort Negley; The Land Trust of Tennessee’s Glen Leven Farm; Redoubt No. 1; and Travellers Rest. Special Exhibitions will include the Tennessee State Library and Archives’ temporary exhibit on 1864 which highlights the destruction of the Confederate army at Nashville and how to trace Civil War ancestry; and the Tennessee State Museum’s temporary exhibit which will give visitors an inside look at civilians’ lives during military occupation, women on the home front, African Americans and their battle for freedom, and the soldiers who fought the battle. A cyclorama study of the Battle of Nashville will also be on display. In the museum’s permanent exhibits, the Civil War holdings of uniforms, battle flags and weapons are among the finest in the nation. There is no admission fee for the exhibits and events for Fort Negley, Bicentennial Mall State Park, Tennessee State Library & Archives, and the Tennessee State Museum. A $30 ticket will be available for admission taking place at the Belmont Mansion, The Land Trust for Tennessee’s Glen Leven Farm, and Travellers Rest. For tickets and more information, visit www.bonps. org. Explore more at tnvacation.com and join other Tennessee travelers by following “TNVacation” on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and YouTube.

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Taking a Bite Out of Hunger in Tennessee

By Marc H. Morial, President and Chief Executive Officer, National Urban League; Donnie Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer, Tyson Foods

On the surface, it may appear that Tyson Foods and the National Urban League have little in common. Our two organizations may seem like an unlikely combination, at least to those who don’t know much about us or our values. But sometimes folks with different backgrounds are bound by a shared vision that allows them to do great things. Shared passion can indeed fuel the actions necessary to accomplish what would otherwise be impossible. Tyson Foods and the National Urban League share a vision, and it’s a pretty simple idea. We believe that people deserve to eat – that it’s a basic civil right for all human beings, and we are working together to make our vision a reality. Access to food and resources to care for one’s family are deeply personal to both of our organizations and strongly embedded in our respective cultures. We also see the value in the proverb that encourages more than feeding people for a day, but also teaching them how to fish so that they may feed themselves for a lifetime. According to recently released data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), approximately 49 million people in the United States live in food-insecure households, with nearly 16 million of them being children. In other words, 14 percent of American households faced difficulty in providing food for their members at some point during the year. In Middle Tennessee, that number equates to nearly 400,000 people. We know that food insecurity contributes to negative consequences that have an impact on individual health and wellness, and ultimately, quality of life. As a result of our joint passion for hunger awareness and hunger relief, Tyson Foods and the National Urban League formed a joint “KNOW Hunger” campaign in 2012, first in Jackson, Mississippi. Based on the success of this program, we launched an expanded two-year program in Nashville in August of 2013 in partnership with the Urban League of Middle Tennessee called “KNOW Hunger Nashville.” Through a variety of strategically timed, high-impact events, nearly 15,000 people in the Greater Nashville area were reached with information about local food resources for families, the hunger epidemic among socioeconomically disadvantaged communities in general, the challenges associated with access to affordable nutrition – including food deserts, and effective utilization of food assistance, such as SNAP and food banks. Additionally, more than 3,000 people received direct services, and more than 2,500 of them had the opportunity to enroll in programs, initiatives or services. As we enter our second year of KNOW Hunger Nashville, following Hunger Action Month in September, we reflect on our two campaign goals: immediate hunger relief and awareness of the issue. We didn’t set out to merely write a check and pose for photo opportunities. That

l-r, Donnie Smith, president/CEO of Tyson Foods had a discussion with Marc Morial, president/CEO of National Urban League recently about hunger in the United States.

Marc Morial, president/CEO of National Urban League

Donnie Smith, president/CEO of Tyson Foods

wouldn’t be nearly good enough to accomplish our goals, nor would it be true to the high-touch cultures we represent. Instead, we came to Nashville, shook hands with the folks fighting to end hunger here, and we listened. In the process, we learned that hunger is in virtually every community, big and small, rural and urban, and that 14.9% of Middle Tennesseans face food insecurity. With the National Urban League’s remarkable ability to mobilize communities and Tyson Foods’ long history of hunger awareness, we believe we can make a real difference in this community and many more, step by step. Creating this kind of awareness is the only way to move the needle to make a difference in our communities. We have big things planned for 2015, including extended relationships and programs with our current partners, and

we urge members of the community, public and private organizations to get involved as well. Anyone interested in joining our fight through KNOW Hunger Nashville can visit www.TysonHungerRelief.com to learn how to help make a difference. In 1964, Martin Luther King, Jr. said: “I have the audacity to believe that people everywhere can have three meals a day for their bodies, education and culture for the minds and dignity, equality and freedom for their spirits.” We, too, have the same audacity and will continue to move forward with the fight. At a time when one in seven households faces the daunting challenge of food insecurity, everyone can do something.

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Tennessee Homicide Victims Remembered By Clint Confehr

NASHVILLE, TN — Families from across Tennessee placed ornaments on memorial wreaths in First Baptist Church on Broadway to honor their loved ones who are homicide victims. “We want these families who have suffered unimaginable loss to know that Tennesseans support them,” Gov. Bill Haslam said at the Nov. 4 ceremony. “We hope the simple act of hanging an ornament in the name of a loved one can provide some comfort this holiday season.” It was the 12th annual Tennessee Season to Remember. The tradition started two decades ago by then-Mayor Phil Bredesen’s wife, Andre Conte, according to Verna Wyatt, a co-founder of Tennessee Voices for Victims. Marsha Williams had been murdered, Wyatt said. Her daughter, Amy, took the idea for a remembrance to then-District Attorney Torry Johnson and they consulted with Bredesen. Twenty people attended that ceremony in the mayor’s office. More than 300 people will probably attend Metro Nashville’s ceremony Nov. 11 in Centennial Park for a remembrance similar to the state event. The Bredesens continued Metro’s ceremony as a state event. It’s always cold during the ceremony in the park, District Attorney Glenn Funk said before last week’s ceremony. “That’s one of the things that validates the program; how many people show up.” Victims remembered include Calvin Miller Jr., Taylor Bradford and Ed Wisdom Jr. Their relatives spoke Nov. 5 to The Tribune. Miller was a mechanic. Timothy Rush of Gallatin, now in prison, crashed his SUV at 6:48 p.m. on June 30, 2010 into the car Miller was driving on Gallatin Road. “That evening, I felt something heavy on my chest,” Miller’s mother, Martha, said. “The doorbell rang at about 1:15 a.m.” A police chaplain asked her to sit down. “‘Your son was hit by a drunk driver and killed, instantly,’” Martha Miller said, quoting the chaplain. Miller fainted. Forty-five days later, Monica Peterson of Hendersonville contacted Miller. Peterson was in a car behind Calvin Miller. “She went to him, crawled into the passenger side and took his hand,” Miller said. “He wasn’t in pain, but couldn’t feel his leg. She asked him if he wanted to pray. He said, ‘That sounds like a good idea.’ That meant so much to me. He asked her, ‘Tell my family I love them.’ They had to cut him out of the car and she stayed with him until they got him in the ambulance.” Calvin was Martha’s “turkey baby,” born on Thanksgiving 1970. “The man who hit him is in prison. He got 10 years. He will be up for parole in 2016. “Please, do not get behind the steering wheel if you’ve been drinking,” she said. To Rush, she said, “You just don’t know what you’ve done to us.” That was the message from 25th District Attorney General Mike Dunavant, who delivered the keynote address. In 2008, his wife, Jackie, was killed by vehicular homicide in Lauderdale County. As an attorney, he thought he knew what it’s like to lose someone. He didn’t feel it until Jackie died. Now, his wife, Marianne, tells him, ‘We must give purpose to our pain and find strength in gathering together,’” the prosecutor said. Marianne’s fiancé was murdered in 2007 during a Nashville restaurant robbery. Another victim remembered Nov. 4, Taylor Bradford, died of a gunshot wound as a result of a “botched robbery,” his brother, Vincent, said. The gunman, an accomplice, a getaway driver and the crime’s mastermind are in prison for the Sept. 30, 2007 crime at Campus Apartments in Memphis. Taylor Bradford had just come back from Tunica where he won several thousand dollars. The gunman and his accomplice didn’t get the winnings. “He tried to drive to the hospital,” Vincent Bradford said. “He passed out, hit a tree and died there.” Taylor Bradford played defensive tackle for the University of Memphis, was a member of the Kappa Beta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., and received his college degree posthumously. The Antioch High School graduate was 30 credits away from graduating college. “He was my superman, my role model,”

Andrea Conte walks back to her seat next to former state Sen. Charlotte Burks whose husband, Sen. Tommy Burks, was murdered in 1988. Seated behind Gov. Haslam is Mark Gwyn, director of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. All photos by Clint Confehr

David Rivera, the U.S. Attorney for Middle Tennessee, hangs an ornament on a memorial wreath in memory of homicide victims.

District Attorney Glenn Funk and Verna Wyatt, a co-founder of Tennessee Voices for Victims, share a moment before the 12th annual ceremony of the Tennessee Season to Remember.

Gov. Bill Haslam greets and consoles Martha Miller who lost her son to a drunk driver.

Greeting Vincent Bradford is Gov. Bill Haslam. Bradford’s brother, Taylor, died of a gunshot wound suffered during a botched robbery.

Esperanza Castro lost her son, Juan, to homicide.

l-r, Ed Wisdom III, his mother, Emma, and sister, Rolanda Michelle remember Ed Wisdom Jr.’s shooting death.

Vincent Bradford said. “Holidays are hard for the family sometimes.” State and city ceremonies acknowledge that. “This is a season to remember … your loved one’s values far exceed another’s violence,” said Ed Wisdom III, keynote speaker at the 2013 ceremony. His father was shot and found dead on

the front porch of his home on Moorewood Drive off Brick Church Pike in Parkwood Estates on Oct. 28, 2011. “The investigation is still going on,” Wisdom said. Police “believe the perpetrators might be involved in other crimes.” For 37 years, Ed Wisdom Jr. was the director of information services at Tennessee State University. Track star Wilma Rudolph

was his classmate at Austin Peay State University. “He graduated third [highest] and she graduated fourth from the class of 1958 at Burt High School,” Wisdom said. “He was the first African American to teach at Clarksville High School.” That was in 1967-68. He worked for IBM in Atlantic City when the company was putting computers in spacecraft and submarines. He made more than 60 parachute jumps when he was in the 82nd Airborne Division. The family started the Edward H. Wisdom Jr. Foundation. It awards scholarships to TSU students studying information systems. “We cannot forget the victims of crime and we cannot forget the families of victims of crime,” Metro Nashville’s district attorney said. “We want to make sure that the victims families know we are here for them.” Federal, state and local offices in the criminal justice system and related agencies were represented during the ceremony.

BUSINESS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, December 11 - 17, 2014

Stites & Harbison Places in Top 20%

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De Luna Achieves Registered Architect Status NASHVILLE, TN — Julie De Luna, LEED AP BD+C, Project Architect in the Nashville office of Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon, Inc., has become a registered Architect in the State of Tennessee. De Luna has been with Barge Waggoner for six years. She has worked on many project types including private, city/ county and governmental agencies in the area. De Luna obtained a

Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Tennessee and is a LEED® Accredited Professional in Building Design and Construction. She has architectural design experience producing design, construction document and construction administration activities. Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon, Inc. is a professional services firm that includes engineers, architects, landscape architects, and sur-

veyors employed in offices in Tennessee, Alabama, Ohio and Georgia. Focus markets include Aviation, Energy & Environment, Federal, Industrial and Building Services, Land Resources and Water Services. Founded in 1955, Barge Waggoner is ranked No. 171 in the 2014 Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms list. Visit Barge Waggoner’s website for more information: www. bargewaggoner.com

NASHVILLE, TN —BTI Consulting Group announced today that Stites & Harbison, PLLC ranked in the top 20% of all law firms serving larger clients. In-depth interviews with more than 300 corporate counsel at Global 500 and Fortune 1000 companies recognized Stites & Harbison as a “client-service leader” and “delivering the absolute best levels of client service.” BTI Consulting’s Client Service ATeam, is recognized as “the gold standard to assess how law firms honestly stack up in client service and delivery.” “At Stites & Harbison, we’re committed to outstanding client service and producing exceptional legal work,” stated Ken Sagan, chairman of Stites & Harbison. “Twenty years ago the firm wrote the book, The Ten Imperatives of Quality Client Service, and continues to emphasize its important message by undertaking critical initiatives to maintain and improve client service throughout the firm. We are truly honored to be recognized by our clients for such a prestigious accolade.” The BTI Client Service A-Team is the only law firm ranking based solely on direct, unprompted feedback from corporate counsel. BTI conducts its confidential phone survey of general counsel at large organizations with $1 billion or more in revenue representing more than 16 industry segments. Survey respondents share which law firms that they consider the best at performing BTI’s 17 activities proven to drive superior client service and honors the highest scoring firms in its annual guide. Some of the 17 critical activities include:

Ken Sagan, Chairman of Stites & Harbison

• Anticipating the client’s needs • Dealing with unexpected changes • Handling problems • Helping to advise on business issues • Keeping clients informed • Legal skills • Providing value for the dollar • Showing a commitment to help • Understanding the client’s business • Unprompted communication Stites & Harbison, PLLC is a nationally recognized, full-service business and litigation law firm with more than 220 attorneys in 10 offices in five states – Tennessee, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky and Virginia. Tracing its origins to 1832, Stites & Harbison is one of the oldest law practices in the nation and among the largest law firms in the Southeast. For more information, visit www.stites.com

Localshares, Inc. Announces Fellowship Program for Metro Nashville 8th Grade Students NASHVILLE, TN — Attention all Davidson county 8th grade students! LocalShares, Inc. is partnering with Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management and Metro Nashville Public Schools - Middle Preps of Nashville to launch the “Gateway to Business Program” - a competitive career acceleration program for 8th grade students who are interested in charting an educational path toward a career. “The Gateway to Business program is a dynamic opportunity for 8th grade students to learn about how Nashville functions as an economic hub in the southeast United States,” said Beth S. Courtney, of LocalShares, Inc. “Our goal is to help students to think about career choices and to chart a path through education, leading to a career, by showcases how different industries and careers in this city work together to create one of the most exciting and rapidly growing regions in the country,” said Courtney. “As Nashville’s economy grows, developing the infrastructure to train the next

generation of business leaders will become more and more important to our success,” said Ralph Schulz, president and CEO, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce. “The Gateway to Business fellowships are an important step in helping young people understand the local economy and visualize their role in helping it grow and thrive.” “I’m glad to see our MBA students getting involved with efforts to help younger people explore the career possibilities open to them with a management education,” said Eric Johnson, Dean of Vanderbilt’s Owen Graduate School of Management. “Gateway to Business” establishes a fellowship opportunity, focused on the cultivation of the next generation of middle Tennessee business leaders. Any 8th grade student in Davidson County is eligible to apply for one of the available fellowships. As a fellow, the student will participate in high impact educational sessions over the course of 2 days, and receive a $1,000 financial gift to be used for higher education upon completion of the program. Educational sessions will take place on February 16th and March 30th of 2015

with a graduation ceremony in April 2015, and include visits with: · Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation, to hear regional effects from tourism/hospitality (breakfast will be served) · Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, to learn the Nashville business community and Nashville Academy pairing · Nashville Entrepreneur Center, to learn what starting a business of your own requires · Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management, to begin to identify career paths · A publicly traded company or a sponsoring organization, to learn about a specific industry like sports, management, healthcare or others · LocalShares, to learn about the public markets and how they function · Nashville Predators organization, to learn about sports business and its function in the economy Sponsorship is open to any Nashville company or organization wishing to participate. The current “Gateway to Business Program” sponsor list includes the follow-

ing: Partners: · Vanderbilt Owen School of Management · Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce Program sponsors: · Healthcare Corporation of America – Title Sponsor · St. Thomas Health – Day sponsor · Corrections Corporation of America – Day Sponsor · Brookdale Senior Living · Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation · XMi Holdings · Decker Wealth Management · Diversified Trust · Nashville Predators · The Nashville Entrepreneur Center Students can apply online at www.localshares.com/gateway.aspx or applications will be distributed to 8th grade students over the next few days. Selected students will be notified by the middle of January 2015.

BUSINESS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, December 11 - 17, 2014

Metro PD’s Mounted Patrol to Collect Donated Toys at Zoo NASHVILLE, TN — Metro Nashville Police Department’s Mounted Patrol Division will collect donated toys for its annual Christmas Basket Program on Dec. 13 and 14 at Nashville Zoo.As an added incentive, the Zoo is offering a complimentary admission ticket for every new toy donated. Metro police ofﬁcers will collect the toys in the Zoo’s parking lot from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kids are invited to drop off letters to Santa Claus that the ofﬁcers will deliver to the North Pole in time for Christmas. Horses from the Mounted Patrol Division will also be available for guests to meet. Located next to the toy drive, the Zoo will offer a selection of toys that guests can purchase for the purpose of donating to the toy drive.The toy drive is part of the Metro Police Department’s 53rd annual Christmas Basket Program, a charity drive designed to collect toys and other items for area families in need of assistance during the holidays. In addition, the Metro Police Department is assisting with USA Cares, a charity that supports wounded military veterans and their families. The Zoo’s gift shop will have a donation box set up throughout December for guests who would like to support the police depart-

One of the Nashville Zoo’s giraffes. Photo by PJ Fischer

ment’s program. Police ofﬁcers will deliver the donated toys to children on the morning of Dec. 24. Zoo admission is not required to donate toys.Toys must be unwrapped and designed for children 12 and younger. The complimentary Zoo tickets may be used anytime during normal Zoo hours through the end of February 2015. Nashville Zoo is accredited by the prestigious Association of Zoos and Aquariums, assuring the highest standards of animal care and husbandry. Attracting more than 776,000 visitors annually, the Zoo is considered one of the top things to do in Nashville. The Zoo is a non-proﬁt organization located at 3777 Nolensville Pike and is open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. The mission of Nashville Zoo is to inspire a culture of understanding and discovery of our natural world through conservation, innovation and leadership. For more information about Nashville Zoo, call 615-833-1534 or visitwww.nashvillezoo.org

Plan an Emancipation Party With Juneteenth Cake Year End Reﬂections

Part Two

Last week we shared a little of the history of this column. We hope we conveyed why we are committed to these weekly writings, and most importantly our belief in you, our readers. While we have met very few of you in person, we hold you up before us in our minds as we write. When we have the opportunity to meet you in person we are always delighted. Now and then people come up to us in the grocery store or on the street to let us know they read our column. Others let us know when we meet in business settings. Now and then we get an email or phone call. Here’s who we think of as we write. We think of people who are committed to nonproﬁt organizations, those who volunteer, those who provide executive leadership, and those who are charged with fundraising. We think of receptionists and vice presidents, long-term donors and committed alumni. From our experience we know that some of you are well connected professionals, others are grassroots activists. Some are devoutly religious, others are more secularly focused. We conjure up the diversity of your life experience, and the diversity of the organizations and causes you believe in. Mostly, we salute your humanity, your leadership, and your willingness to get involved. We want you to succeed. That’s what drives us to write each week. You. As we prepare to celebrate 10 years of writing this column we look back at its evolution and the diversity of topics we have addressed. We share

them with you here to encourage you to look for past columns on our blog www. FUNdraisingGoodTimes. As you prepare for 2015 there may be columns you missed with content that can help you. For example, early columns focused on “how to” topics. These included how to create a case for support, how to create a fundraising plan, how to write a proposal, how to solicit a gift, and how to host a friendraiser. We moved into guidance and suggestions related to ensuring special events generate revenue, recruiting board members, and the difference between staff-led fundraising and volunteer-led fundraising. We expanded into interviews with philanthropic leaders, donors, bookkeepers, technologists and grant writers. Guidance grew to include topics such as “answer the phone” and “how to keep a fundraising job” and “how to sabotage your fundraising.” We highlighted organizations that were successful in their fundraising. The prerequisites for fundraising success have been featured throughout our columns, and in fact our book Prerequisites for Fundraising Success is an outgrowth of this column. As you prepare for 2015, contemplate what you are willing to do in support of nonprofits you believe in. If you would like us to address a specific topic, let us know. We’ll get busy writing. Copyright 2014 – Mel and Pearl Shaw Mel and Pearl Shaw position nonprofits, colleges and universities for fundraising success. For help with your fundraising visit www.saadandshaw. com or call (901) 522-8727.

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The announcement of the Emancipation Proclamation, which freed the slaves in most of the South, and is still the cause for celebration today! In those days, people gathered for Emancipation celebrations at church services on New Year’s Eve. The tradition began on December 31, 1862, when people waited all night to have hear President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation read after it was transmitted over the telegraph wires. On June 19, 1865, General Gordon Granger announced that all slaves in Texas were free, even though it was two and a half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, it was cause for celebration. Today this celebration is called Juneteenth and millions of African Americans celebrate it each year on June 19th. Invite your family and friends to an Emancipation Party and be sure to include a Juneteenth Cake with the refreshments. And don’t forget to ﬂy our Juneteenth Flag on Emancipation Day! Give this message to all the people who love and cherish freedom Thank You Everybody! Happy Holidays! Ben Haith www.juneteenthﬂag.com Decemeber 1, 2014 11:39am ET Excerpts from “Addy”s Cook Book” Published by Pleasant CompanyPublications Inc. 1994www.AmericanGirls.com

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NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE - TO BE EQUAL #47

Mel Watt Lowers Mortgage Down Payment Requirement Marc H. Morial President and CEO National Urban League

“Every American lives in safe, decent, affordable and energy efficient housing on fair terms.” National Urban League 2025 housing empowerment goal National Urban League 2025 housing empowerment goal Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Mel Watt is taking action to turn the American dream of homeownership into reality for many more people. Director Watt recently announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which he regulates and which are linchpins of the nation’s residential mortgage market, will reduce down payment requirements from 5 percent to 3 percent. This will enable many more low-income, but credit-worthy, consumers to become homeowners while helping the nation’s faltering housing market regain its traction. We enthusiastically applaud this move and believe that as a result, more African American, Latino and working class borrowers of all races, who face an especially tough time securing mortgages, will have greater access to conventional loans, which are more affordable than other financing options. We are also encouraged that Director Watt’s plan will allow housing counseling in lieu of costly mortgage insurance to be a compensating factor to help make up for low down payments or low credit scores. Saving the necessary down payment to purchase a home is one of the biggest obstacles to attaining the American Dream, especially for communities of color.

MARC MORIAL African Americans and Latinos typically have lower incomes and are less likely to receive an inheritance or first-time buying help from their parents than white Americans. According to the Center for Responsible Lending, while it takes the typical white family 14 years to save for a 5 percent down payment, plus closing costs, it takes the typical Latino family 17 years and the typical African American family 21 years to save those amounts. The National Urban League has long supported a reasonable and affordable “skin in the game” down payment requirement, but the ability to save a lump sum of money does not translate to the ability to pay a monthly mortgage. As Director Watt said at a Senate Banking Committee hearing recently, “The problem is that the down payment itself is not necessarily a reliable indicator of whether somebody will pay a loan. If they have good credit, if they have housing counseling... and know how to be responsible homeowners --- those can mitigate the perceived increased risk.” Forty years of National Urban League housing counseling experience and independent research indicate that borrowers who receive housing counseling services are one-third less likely to be seriously delinquent on

their mortgage than noncounseled borrowers. We have seen firsthand how housing counseling benefits borrowers, lenders, Fannie and Freddie, and communities. Nearly 50 of the National Urban League’s 95 affiliates provide home buyer education to ensure communities of color are well-informed of their housing rights and options. Since 2008, we have provided pre-andpost purchase counseling to nearly 180,000 clients. Director Watt has been rolling out this policy for several months. On October 20, he told the Mortgage Bankers Association Annual Meeting, “To increase access for creditworthy but lower-wealth borrowers, FHFA is also working with the Enterprises [Fannie and Freddie] to develop sensible and responsible guidelines for mortgages with loan-tovalue ratios between 95 and 97 percent. Through these revised guidelines, we believe that the Enterprises will be able to responsibly serve a targeted segment of creditworthy borrowers with lower-down payment mortgages by taking into account compensating factors. It is yet another much needed piece to the broader-access-to-credit puzzle.” Director Watt recognizes that low down payments did not cause the housing crisis, but that irresponsible products and predatory lending did. Lowering Fannie and Freddie down payment requirements will allow tens of thousands of African Americans, Latinos and working class Americans to purchase lower cost mortgages and become homeowners. That is good for our communities and good for America.

All across our country people are fed up and finally saying that enough is enough. The recent decisions to let murderers, who happen to be police officers, walk free despite the evidence of their guilt being apparent, has sparked righteous outrage on a magnitude we have not seen since the 60’s and 70’s. I am encouraged! How could a grand jury not indict the cop that shot Michael Brown when the evidence was so clear? Darren Wilson shot and killed the unarmed teenager with 6 shots including twice to the head for no apparent reason other than running away from him. The grand jury consisted of nine White citizens and three others in a community that is approximately 63% Black. The Prosecutor in the case handed them a copy of an old law that gave Wilson the perfect right to shoot and kill an assailant in this situation but what she purposely didn’t tell them is that it was overturned and outlawed in federal court before she and Wilson were even born. She didn’t give them the corrected law until it was time to make a decision. The explanation of it vague at best, and left them to sort out this critical legal matter on their own. A travesty! Eric Garner of Staten Island was killed on live video by the chokehold of a racist cop, as American citizens looked on in horror. The coroner ruled his death as a legitimate homicide and yet no charges were filed whatsoever. The method of Eric’s murder had been outlawed by the

RODNEY BEARD police department. He was well aware of it and did it anyway only because he knew that he could and get away with murder. So another murderer walks totally free with no consequences whatsoever in the death of a Black male human being. In Cleveland a couple of those who have vowed “to protect and serve” came upon a child of 12-years old sitting in a swing with a toy gun and in 1.5 seconds he was murdered for no reason. The list goes on and on in this systemic attack on people of color. When Michael Brown was killed and I saw him lying there with his blood streaming down the street. I had had enough, so I called The National Action Network and started a chapter because we need to engage every person that we can Black, White, and Brown to fight for justice like never before. Most have associated our organization (NAN Greater Nashville) only with the past of Rev. Al who never left the fight, and has consistently been an advocate for those who have none. Let’s not forget the fact that they don’t feel that protest in this country still viable or necessary since so many of us have been melded into “their” culture and society. Some

think that the issue of race has improved in this country but the stark reality is that we are as racially divided not just by color anymore, but fundamental ideology based on class as well. I didn’t want to have to protest, nor does anyone else, but how can “we the people” (“BWB”) be heard unless we articulate our 1st Amendment rights clearly and concisely. We actually have no choice now but to protest. Congress isn’t hearing us, nor is the Senate and it’s as if we don’t exist until we are forced to take to the streets, podiums, and campuses and “go off” to make our point. The racist strategies and proliferations that exist within the very core and fabric of American society must be met with corporate unity, protest, demonstrations, marches, speeches, social media, TV, and any other medium available. Protest (objection, dissent, disapproval) is still very necessary in our society if we will have and sustain justice for all people. I love it that Black, White, and Brown voices are being heard all over the country and I hope it doesn’t stop this time. The level of outrage is palpable, the fears are real, and the reality of doing nothing is not an option any longer when a segment of our society is subjected to the kind of violence that African American men have to endure right now. We can’t be spectators any longer. It’s time to lift every voice until liberty rings for all of us. Enough is enough! Tell me your thoughts.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR To the Editor; The tragic events of Ferguson, Missouri and in New York City have raised questions regarding the value of life, the relationship between police and the community and what level of force is appropriate when dealing with the community. We have heard these questions discussed throughout the media, however, there has been no discussion on the responsibility the community has when responding to the authority of the police. We as a citizenry must educate ourselves on the statutory authority held by police officers. The time to voice opposition to police abuse is not at the initial stop or encounter, but through the police department’s reporting channels and the courts. We must also examine police training to determine whether it adequately teaches de-escalation techniques. Finally, we must teach our youth how to respond to

the authority of the police. I’m grateful for leaders such as Chief Anderson who are sensitive to this issue, but ultimately it is our responsibility to protect our community. As a combat veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom 07-09, I was trained on how to interact with the local population, with emphasis on cultural understanding and de-escalation techniques. Drawing our weapons did not automatically entitle us to use them and I believe this same philosophy should be applied to community policing. Nashville is not immune to the challenges of a growing diverse city. Let us learn from these tragedies and press towards progress by taking the steps Nashville needs in order to continue being a leading city. Captain Loniel Greene, Esq. Nashville, TN 37218 Email: attorneylgreene@gmail.com

LOCAL NEWS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, December 11 - 17, 2014

Ten Million Lights Warm Winterfest By Clint Confehr

A magical celebration of enchanting lights and family entertainment — now known as the 25th annual Smoky Mountain Winterfest— stems from collaboration between businesses and Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Dollywood and Sevier County. Holiday lights’ warm glow comes from more than 10 million lights and 25 miles of power cord, Winterfest leaders report. The lights are everywhere, as are trolley tours, music and shows. New Year’s Eve ﬁreworks are shot from a 400-foot-tall space needle after a glistening ball is lowered to countdown the last moments of 2014. The towns stay lit through February. Wilderness Wildlife Week is Jan. 24-31, 2015. The well-known summer vacation destination, convention location, and couples get-away was expanded to include November through February to highlight the mountains’ winter beauty in 1989. Since then, Winterfest has been a springboard for business growth. For example, Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland started from a boat and RV company seven years ago, according to Amanda Maples Marr, marketing director for the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce. “Shadrack was looking for ways to have work for its staff in the winter, as well as boating season,” Marr said. “It’s become so successful that it’s become their main business.” The huge Christmas light show has expanded to Ashville, N.C., and Myrtle Beach, S.C. Santa’s mountain experience is new with bears chasing the man in the red suit, Marr said. “It’s a lot of fun,” she said. “It’s great for families.” Winterfest spokesman Dee Lundy says that, overall, Winterfest’s economic boom increased lodging from 20 percent during the four-month period in 1989 to more than 65 percent a year ago. Attraction and entertainment sales grew from nearly $1 million to more than $10 million, and restaurant receipts doubled to $36 million. “Most importantly, the Sevier County unemployment rate decreased from 14 percent in 1989 to about 4.5 percent in recent years during the months of Winterfest,” Lundy said. Winterfest is a county-wide celebration for Sevier County. “Gatlinburg is surrounded by Smokey Mountain

More than 10 million lights are powered by 25 miles of power cord to bring a warm glow to Winterfest in Sevier County. Courtesy photos

National Park on three sides, so we have scenic views from all around,” says Marci Claude, spokeswoman for Gatlinburg’s Convention and Visitors Bureau. “The city is walkable and has many Christmas lights, but we are known for our special events.” Winterfest is such a big deal in Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg that Wilderness Wildlife Week lasts eight days. Jan. 24-31 is when 400 programs include photography classes, explanations on how to track people through the park and, among other things, park service experts lead hikes and talk about birding. Bring your camera and binoculars. There’s no charge for the park service programs. “Dollywood will also be celebrating the 25th anniversary of its Smokey Mountain Christmas,” Pigeon Forge spokeswoman Sue Carr said. The theme park has a new area called Rudolph’s Holly Jolly Junction with two new light shows. One includes a covered bridge leading to tall trees lit for the season. For more, go to ComeExperienceThe Smokies.com

Fireworks are shot from a 400-foot-tall space needle in Gatlinburg on New Year’s Eve half-way through Winterfest in Sevier County.

Confronting Racism, The Fear of Black History One of the greatest propaganda campaigns of all time was the masterful marketing of the myth of black inferiority to justify slavery within a democracy. The team at Seventh Trumpet Media has been working in the community for numerous years researching and teaching about the great black civilizations in antiquity. They have created various multi-media presentations and now have created the Illustrated Reference Bible to further this knowledge and positively affect all youth. Today there are numerous known sources validating that the first people and civilizations were black. DNA proves that black people have greater genetic

diversity. Simply put; all other nations came from black people. Archaeology tells us that the first civilizations of Nubia, Egypt and Mesopotamia were blackskinned people and the bible confirms that the people in these regions are all from the same Hamitic lineage. Even the genealogy and description of the ancient Israelites in the bible confirm that they were black. All this knowledge is readily available and yet we still see no representation of this truth in schools and the mainstream media. Instead we continually see examples like Exodus: Gods and Kings. Marlon McLean has expressed that, “The repetitive acknowledgement that

ancient black civilizations created the first alphabet, mathematics, astronomy, engineering and medicine will change our racial views. Black youth will gain a greater respect for themselves which would command a greater respect from others.” Seventh Trumpet Media wants to play their role in creating awareness of the rich history of black people. Get involved! Learn more about how you can help to make

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EDUCATION THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, December 11 - 17, 2014

TSU, Neighborhood Groups Signed Collaborative Agreement to Help Aging Population NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — In a partnership that addresses the needs of the aging population, Tennessee State University and a group of neighborhood organizations have formed a collaborative initiative that combines teaching and learning, research and service aimed to enhance the lives of seniors. Called the TSU Footprint Collaborative, the initiative’s goal is to help seniors and organizations connect to the University’s many resources by matching their needs with the institution’s expertise and service. In an agreement signed Thursday between TSU and the neighborhood groups, the University, through its Center on Aging Research and Education Services in the College of Public Service and Urban Affairs, will develop lifelong learning programs that include classes on civic education and duties, oral history, technology and community gardening. According to the agreement, these services and programs, which are a result of several months of studies of seniors’ care and needs in the neighborhoods, and meetings, will begin in January 2015. Calling the agreement a “holistic approach in addressing the needs of the growing baby boomer population,” TSU President Glenda Glover, said meeting the needs of the aging population is a local, regional and national challenge that that requires immediate attention. The president’s concern and the need for TSU to play a leading role is backed by a recent NIH report, The 2030 Problem: Caring for Aging Baby Boomers, that calls on healthcare providers, institutions and universities to ensure accessible care for the nearly 61 million projected seniors by 2030. “This agreement puts the University in the forefront - where it should be – to help eliminate issues facing our aging population,” Dr. Glover said, pointing to TSU’s more than 25-year experience, through CARES, in addressing “elder abuse.” She commended the effort of the late State Rep. Harold Love Sr., whose vision on the issue of elder abuse was helpful in bringing the community and the University together to develop “a more comprehensive and strategic agenda” that not only addresses the various needs of the aging population, but also helps to find “practical solutions.” “Tennessee State University’s efforts over the past year with our Footprint Collaborative members helped us to develop a framework for today’s announcement and memorandum of understanding,” the president said. Neighborhood groups joining TSU in the Footprint Collaborative are College Hill, Hadley Park and Tomor-

President Glenda Glover and Van Pinnock, of the Footprint Collaborative, signed the Memorandum of Understanding at a ceremony in Jane Elliott Hall on the main campus recently, as University, state and local officials, as well as representatives of the various neighborhood groups watch.

row’s Hope, all within close proximity of the University. Van Pinnock, who signed the agreement on behalf the Collaborative, along with Dr. Glover, called the event an “exciting day for the community,” noting TSU’s history as an “HBCU in the forefront of initiatives” that enhance the lives of seniors in the community. “I am just excited to be a part of this endeavor,” Pinnock said. “We are thankful to Dr. Glover and Tennessee State University for this initiative.” State Rep. Harold Love Jr., himself an advocate for senior care, who was among many federal, state and local officials to witness the signing, also stressed the growing need for better and improved care for the aging population, as advocated by his late father. “More of our seniors need assistance more than ever before, and I am glad Tennessee State University is leading the way in this endeavor,” Love added. Also making comment at the ceremony was Jim Shulman, executive director of the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability, who pointed to the state’s dismal rankings in the areas of smoking cessation, physical inactivity, food insecurity, and many other ailments that affect the national population, especially seniors. “We need to improve in these areas to ensure a better

quality of life for our aging population,” Shulman said. “Anything we can do for our seniors that improves their living standard is important.” Dr. Michael Harris, dean of the College of Public Service and Urban Affairs, acknowledged the work and individuals in making the Collaborative a reality. “Dr. Glover should be commended for her vision that made this all possible,” Harris said. “It was a team effort involving CARE, the Department of Sociology and Social Work, and many others in our college including students. Our goal is to find ways to connect academic knowledge with community needs through programs that improve the quality of life for the aging population in Tennessee.” Students, faculty, staff joined many seniors from the community for the signing in Elliott Hall. Other officials present were: Devin Stone, assistant director of communications in the Department of Human Services; Norma Powell, deputy executive director on aging programs in the Area Agency on Aging and Disability; and Dr. Consuelo Wilkins, executive director of MeHarry-Vanderbilt Alliance.

MTSU Professional Science Masters Students Juggle Families, Education MURFREESBORO, TN — For more than five years, MTSU graduate student Dianna Prince has juggled family and her college education. The juggling act includes being a single mother to 5-year-old son Brody, graduating from MTSU in 2013 with her bachelor’s degree in biology, living with parents Bobby and Vicki Prince and commuting about two hours a day round-trip from home in Estill Springs, Tennessee.

Diana Prince

Dianna Prince, 25, who will graduate Dec. 13 from MTSU, will have earned her MTSU Master of Science in Professional Science in biology degree from the Department of Biology. On Thursday (Dec. 4), Prince and 12 peers made end-of-the-semester presentations from their internships with

corporate and collegiate entities. One student, Chasity McClinton, is a Jones College of Business master’s in business education degree candidate. The program, commonly called professional science masters or PSM, is an award-winning two-year master’s degree in the sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM disciplines, equipping students for work in public and private business and academia. “It’s not tough any more. I make it work and my family helps tremendously,” said Prince, whose biology internship was under the guidance of Dr. Elliot Altman, an MTSU researcher and director of the Interdisciplinary Molecular Biosciences Ph.D. Program. The internship involved assisting Ashley Cole, a doctoral student, as they worked with protein folding, Prince said. “They (protein) are tiny,” Prince said. “They have to fold into 3-dimensional structures to become functional.” Calling it a great experience, Prince said the internship led her to be accepted into the MTSU doctoral program starting in January when the spring semester begins. “My internship opened a lot of doors for me,” she said. “I got to add a lot of techniques to my skills list.” The skills list included PCR, or polymerase chain reaction, and DNA sequencing. Scarlett Murphy, now 28, earned her undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering technology from MTSU in 2008. Since then, she married former Blue Raider football player Jeff Murphy, began working at the Murfreesboro plant for

Scarlett Murphy

Dayton, Ohio-based Standard Register, began graduate school and learned in the latter stage of the internship she was pregnant with the couple’s first child. Murphy’s internship, with her own company, included overseeing the integration of a company acquired by Standard Register in Livermore, California. “You just have to learn how to adapt,” Murphy said of the integration process. “Part of being a good project manager is being able to overcome obstacles.” In addition to Prince and Murphy, the presenters included: • Brent Carpenetti, actuarial science, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee; • Justin Reilly, engineering management, Feintool; • Christina Johns, health care informatics, Tennessee Valley Healthcare Sys-

tem/Veterans Affairs; • Rosiski Kansakar, health care informatics, Community Health Systems; • Zahra Sultan, health care informatics, TennCare; • Brad Wires, health care informatics, Community Health Systems; • Chasity McClinton, College of Business, MTSU Learning, Teaching and Innovative Technologies Center; • Olivia Akinpelu, biotechnology, Encapsula Nanosciences; • Fatmah Hani, biotechnology, Encapsula Nanosciences; • Imtiyazuddin Mohammed, biotechnology, Encapsula Nanosciences; • Shayan Rouhanifard, biotechnology, Virtual Drug Development Inc.; and • Shannon Smith, biotechnology, MTSU Center for Environmental Education and Studies. “We have another outstanding group of students,” said Saeed Foroudastan, director of the program. Program coordinators include Lisa Bloomer-Green (biostatistics); Clay Harris (geosciences); Don Hong (actuarial sciences); Greg Sedrick (engineering management); Rebecca Seipelt-Thiemann (biotechnology); and Vincent Smith (business core coordinator). The health care informatics coordinator position is vacant. The program has an outstanding retention rate and has an outstanding graduation rate. In 2010, the Tennessee Board of Regents recognized the program with the Academic Excellence Award.

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‘Obama is the President of a Congenitally Racist Country’ WASHINGTON, DC — In a recent dispatch from Ferguson, Missouri, Jelani Cobb noted that President Obama’s responses to “unpunished racial injustices” constitute “a genre unto themselves.” Monday night, when Barack Obama stood before the nation to interpret the non-indictment of Darren Wilson for the killing of Michael Brown, he offered a particularly tame specimen. The elements of “the genre” were all on display—an unmitigated optimism, an urge for calm, a fantastic faith in American institutions, an even-handedness exercised to a fault. But if all the limbs of the construct were accounted for, the soul of the thing was not. There was none of the spontaneous annoyance at the arrest of Henry Louis Gates, and little of the sheer pain exhibited in the line, “If I had a son, he’d look like Trayvon.” The deft hand Obama employed in explaining to Americans why the acquittal of George Zimmerman so rankled had gone arthritic. This was a perfunctory execution of “the genre,” offered with all the energy of a man ticking items off a to-do list. Barack Obama is an earnest moderate. His instincts seem to lead him to the middle ground. For instance, he genuinely believes that there is more overlap between liberals and conservatives than generally admitted. On Monday he nodded toward the “deep distrust” that divides black and brown people from the

police, and then pointed out that this was tragic because these are the communities most in need of “good policing.” Whatever one makes of this pat framing, it is not a cynical centrism—he believes in the old wisdom of traditional America. This is his strength. This is his weakness. But Obama’s moderation is as sincere and real as his blackness, and the latter almost certainly has granted him more knowledge of his country than he generally chooses to share. In the case of Michael Brown, this is more disappointing than enraging. The genre of Obama race speeches has always been bounded by the job he was hired to do. Specifically, Barack Obama is the president of the United States of America. More specifically, Barack Obama is the president of a congenitally racist

country, erected upon the plunder of life, liberty, labor, and land. This plunder has not been exclusive to black people. But black people, the community to which both Michael Brown and Barack Obama belong, have the distinct fortune of having survived in significant numbers. For a creedal country like America, this poses a problem—in nearly every major American city one can find a population of people whose very existence, whose very history, whose very traditions, are an assault upon this country’s nationalist instincts. Black people are the chastener of their own country. Their experience says to America, “You wear the mask.” In 2008, Barack Obama’s task was to capture the presidency of a country which historically has despised the community from which he hails. This was no

mean feat. But more importantly, it was not unprecedented. And just as Léon Blum’s prime ministership did not lead to a post-anti-Semitic France, Barack Obama’s presidency should never have been expected to lead to a post-racist America. As it happens, there is nothing about a congenitally racist country that necessarily prevents an individual leader hailing from the pariah class. The office does not care where the leader originates, so long as the leader ultimately speaks for the state. On Monday night, watching Obama both be black and speak for the state was torturous. One got the sense of a man fatigued by people demanding he say something both eminently profound and only partially true. This must be tiring. Black people know what cannot be said. What clearly cannot be said is that the events of Ferguson do not begin with Michael Brown lying dead in the street, but with policies set forth by government at every level. What clearly cannot be said is that the people of Ferguson are regularly plundered, as their grandparents were plundered, and generally regarded as a slush-fund for the government that has pledged to protect them. What clearly cannot be said is the idea of superhuman black men who “bulk up” to run through bullets is not an invention of Darren Wilson, but a staple of American racism.

House Budget Talks to Avert Government Shutdown WASHINGTON, DC — One casualty of the House budget talks to avert a government shutdown may be a proposed rule requiring investment advisers to act in the best interests of their clients, according to multiple House Democratic sources. Labor activists and financial reform experts have heralded the rule as a critical step toward enhancing retirement security. The policy would impose a “fiduciary duty” on financial professionals who oversee retirement accounts, barring them from considering the potential profits of their own firm when choosing investments. Instead, investment managers would have to pick stocks, bonds and other assets based only on what was in the best interest of retirees.

Backers of the fiduciary rule say it would give workers some basic protection by discouraging 401(k) brokers from pushing plans based on the fees going to those brokers’ firms -- fees that, over the course of a worker’s career, can significantly eat into a retirement plan’s potential growth. “That’s why it’s needed -- to have some consumer protection,” said Robert Hiltonsmith, an expert on retirement security at Demos, a left-leaning think tank. “Now, unless they voluntarily become a fiduciary ... they are not legally required to act in your best interests at all. They work in their firms’ best interest, which is not yours.” By subjecting the Labor Department rule to SEC consideration, opponents of the rule would be able to vote to ham-

l-r, Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives and John Boehner, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives

The rule was first introduced by the Department of Labor in 2010, but was tabled in 2011 after massive pushback from the financial industry. Consumer advocates have been pressing the Labor Department to implement the rule. But according to House Democratic staffers, top negotiators in the latest budget talks are considering a plan that would effectively gut it. Republicans are pushing a budget rider that would require the Labor Department to mediate its rule with the more corporate-friendly Securities and Exchange Commission, which financial reform experts said they believe would render the proposal toothless, if it ever made it out of the bureaucratic negotiations at all. The GOP-led House has voted to block the Labor Department from moving forward with the rule in the past. As defined-benefit pensions gradually disappear from the U.S. workplace, workers are increasingly relying on 401(k) plans for retirement security.

string it without formally casting a vote to terminate a straightforward retirement security provision. Opponents of rules targeting Wall Street derivatives -- the complex financial products at the heart of the 2008 banking meltdown -- have pushed several bills that would have required the SEC to sign off on new regulations required by the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial reform law. House leadership is taking the plan seriously, however, in talks over the socalled CROmnibus -- a budget package that would fund parts of the government through the end of next year, and other parts for only a few weeks. While most of the talk over the funding bill has revolved around Republican retribution for President Barack Obama’s executive order shielding millions of undocumented immigrants from deportation, Wall Street lobbyists have been advocating for their own relief. Banks are also pressing Congress to curb one

reform to the derivatives market that were passed under Dodd-Frank. That bill had banned banks from trading some derivatives from subsidiaries that receive taxpayer insurance, a provision that lawmakers are considering delaying or rolling back. “We cannot allow Wall Street banks to add any provisions to the year-end spending bill that would continue to leave taxpayers on the hook and undermine the ability of regulators to prevent

future bailouts,” Sen. Sherrod Brown (DOhio) said Friday in a statement. It was unclear whether either the fiduciary duty law or the derivatives language will make the final House budget bill, or whether the Senate would include either in its own legislation. A House proposal is expected by Monday evening. If Congress does not vote to fund the government for at least a short period by Thursday, the government will shut down.

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Professor at UT Health Receives Grant for Research MEMPHIS, TN — Subhash Chauhan, PhD, a professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences in the College of Pharmacy at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), has received a three-year grant totaling $562,500 from the Department of Defense (DOD) to research new therapies for advanced-stage prostate cancer. “Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men and the second leading cause of cancer death in men in the United States,” Dr. Chauhan said. The American Cancer Society estimated earlier this year that roughly 233,000 men in the United States would be diagnosed with prostate cancer

and 29,480 would die from it. African-American men experience 2.5 times greater risk of prostate cancer death compared to Caucasian men. “We don’t have any effective therapies for metastatic prostate cancer,” Dr. Chauhan said. Presently, chemotherapy is used to treat advanced-stage prostate cancer, but results are limited. More needs to be known about the molecular activity of this disease in order to develop new and effective treatments. Dr. Chauhan, Meena Jaggi, PhD, associate professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and other members of their team will investigate whether the drug ormeloxifene, currently used as an oral contraceptive, can be repurposed as a

treatment for prostate cancer, inhibiting the pathways that signal metastasis and blocking the estrogen and progesterone that trigger the abnormal cell growth. Ormeloxifene is an established and safe drug for human use, and thus would be safe for multiple administrations during cancer treatment. It has never been investigated for use as an anti-cancer drug, but if research proves its effectiveness, clinical translation could be rapid. The DOD Idea Development Award is a prestigious grant given to a small number of researchers annually. “We feel very good about it,” Dr. Chauhan said.

Dr. Subhash Chauhan has received a grant for prostate cancer research

Congressmen Call to Scrutinize Education Proposal WASHINGTON, DC — Congressmen Steve Cohen (TN-09), Raul Grijalva (AZ-03), and Mark Takano (CA-41) today called on U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan to closely scrutinize a proposal by Educational Credit Management Corporation (ECMC) to purchase a total of 56 campuses owned by defunct for-profit Corinthian Colleges Inc., which agreed to sell or close all of its campuses after failing to address concerns about its educational outcomes and recruiting practices. ECMC has no prior experience operating institutions of higher learning, but it does have a checkered history that includes using ruthless collection tactics against student loan debtors who should have reasonably qualified for bankruptcy relief. “Any sale of Corinthian’s campuses should be approved by the Department of Education only if it, unlike Corinthian’s practices, puts students first,” wrote the Congressman in a letter to Secretary Duncan today. “We are concerned that [ECMC has no] previous experience in operating an academic institution. Rather, the ECMC Group, as one of the largest student loan guaranty agencies in the United States, has benefited by collecting loan payments from students, sometimes using dubious tactics. Serious consideration should be given before transitioning management of Corinthian’s campuses from one company that profited off deceptive lending practices to an umbrella company that also has a checkered history in student loans.” Congressman Cohen is also the lead sponsor of the Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2013 with Congressman Danny Davis (IL-07), which aims to restore fairness in student lending by treating privately issued student loans

Steve Cohen (TN-09)

Raul Grijalva (AZ-03)

Mark Takano (CA-41)

the same as other types of private debt in bankruptcy. In 2005, the law was unjustifiably changed to give private student loans the same privileged bankruptcy treatment as government loans, even though private student loans have vastly different terms and fewer consumer protections. The Congressman’s bill would amend the Bankruptcy Code to restore the dischargeability of debt from private loans made by forprofit lenders, which was available before 2005. “Congress taking action on student loan debt is long overdue,” said Congressman Cohen when he introduced this legislation (H.R. 532). “People who seek higher education to better their futures should not be dissuaded from doing so by the threat of financial ruin. The bankruptcy system should work as a safety net that allows people to get the education they want with the assurance that, should their finances come under strain by layoffs, accidents, or other unforeseen life events, they will be

protected. Our bill takes a modest but important step in achieving this goal.” Congressman Cohen has long opposed ECMC’s use of aggressive tactics against students and middle class families. Earlier this year, he joined U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Jack Reed (D-RI) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) as well as U.S. Representatives John Conyers (DMI), Elijah Cummings (D-MD), and Hank Johnson (D-GA) in urging Secretary Duncan to bring more fairness to struggling students by establishing clear standards of eligibility for “undue hardship” discharge of federal student loans in bankruptcy. Additional guidance would benefit the most vulnerable student loan debtors by bringing consistency to the manner in which the Department of Education’s contractors like ECMC handle undue hardship claims. Such guidance would further enable the Department of Education to focus student loan collection efforts on cases where there is a more realistic opportunity for loan re-

covery. “Federal law does provide that bankruptcy discharge is available for student loans in cases of undue hardship,’ and while the courts have established a high legal standard for a debtor to show “undue hardship” there are some debtors who should be able to avail themselves of this option,”wrote the Members at the time. “However, the path to an undue hardship discharge is often blocked by Department contractors, such as the Educational Credit Management Corporation (ECMC), which have a practice of aggressively challenging debtors’ efforts to show undue hardship. While we recognize the Department’s prerogative to fairly collect on student loan debts owed to it, we do not find it sensible or cost-effective for the Department or its contractors to engage in lengthy legal challenges and appeals against bankrupt student loan borrowers who have demonstrated a clear and legitimate inability to repay their loans.”

Dr. Sarah Elizabeth McKinnie Chandler Passes

MEMPHIS, TN — Dr. Sarah Elizabeth McKinnie Chandler, affectionately called “Baby Mae,” was born February 2, 1930 in Memphis, Tennessee, the daughter of Alexander Marcellous Preston McKinnie and Ora Jane “Janie” Davis McKinnie, who both preceded her in death. Dr. Chandler was raised in the Church of God in Christ. She graduated from Manassas High School, where she was Miss Manassas, (1947). In 1952, she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in education from LeMoyne College. where she was crowned Miss LeMoyne, Queen of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and Queen of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. While at LeMoyne-Owen, she met, and in 1956, married Horace L. Chandler, Sr.. thus becoming a Kappa Silhouette. To this union were born two children, Horace Jr., and Judge Jayne Rochelle. Her husband preceded her in death in 1986. Dr. Chandler was co-founder of J.U.G.S. - CIRCA 1953 (Justice, Unity, Generosity, and Service) International, a charitable organization that has donated more than a million dollars to charity. The organization grew to include chapters across the C.S. and the Bahamas. Dr. Chandler joined Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church, where her husband’s family was one of the founding families. She and her children were baptized there together by Elder Blair T. Hunt. Dr. Chandler was a member of Mississippi Boulevard until her passing. Dr. Chandler’s mother always wanted her to be a teacher and Sarah pursued her vocation vigorously. She held the Master’s of Science in Education degree from Case Western

Reserve University. An avid reader and book lover, Dr. Chandler obtained a Certificate in Library Science from Memphis State University. Her career in education began at Lester Elementary School, where she initially served as a sixth-grade teacher and subsequently became the school librarian. Dr. Chandler was promoted to curriculum writer and worked in the Program on Problem Solving (POPS) with Memphis City Schools. Her quest for scholarly knowledge and advancement found her at the University

of Tennessee at Knoxville, where she was awarded the Doctorate in Education, Administration and Supervision degree in 1975. Dr. Chandler’s initial post doctoral assignment as as Assistant Principal at LaRose Elementary. She was soon promoted to Principal at Dunn Avenue Elementary School, where she served until her retirement in 1992. Dr. Chandler was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and The Girlfriends. Throughout her career, she maintained memberships in numerous professional associations and has been the recipient of many awards and recognition for her educational and charitable contributions to the Memphis community. In her retirement, she enjoyed spending time with her family, watching “Jeopardy,” working crossword puzzles, Sudoku and intellectual sparring with anyone she could engage. God called Dr. Chandler home on Friday, November 28, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. Her immediate survivors include her son, Horace Jr., “Randy” (Attorney Sonya); her daughter, Judge Jayne Chandler (Daryl Leven); and four grandchildren, Attorney David Chandler, Attorney Sara Chandler, Rachel Chandler and Lia Leven. She also is survived by her sister Ruth Lavalle (Lawrence) of St. Louis, MO; two brothers, Earl O. McKinney (Ingrid) of Cocoa Beach, FL, and Dr. Carl McKinnie of Savannah, GA; and a plethora of relatives and friends.

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Retired Health Professionals Fondly Recall Meharry Special to the Tennessee Tribune from the Chronicle - Winston Salem, N.C. and ISSUU

NASHVILLE, TN — Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tenn. has trained thousands of black medical professionals since it was founded in 1876. Five of them told their stories recently at the New Winston Museum. The Society for the Study of AfroAmerican History sponsored the event, inviting the local retired medical professionals to talk about their time at the esteemed college. They all attended during segregation. Dr. E. Rudolph Oglesby, a retired dentist, said back then blacks who wanted a career in health headed either to Meharry or Howard University in Washington, D.C. “The reason I went to Meharry: It sounded sort of mystique,” said Dr. Oglesby, to which his wife, Meharry-trained nurse Treva Oglesby, added, “They had a wonderful tradition.” The Oglesbys were joined by surgeon Dr. Harvey Allen Sr.; nurse Willie Kennedy, who met her husband, Dr. Charles Kennedy, at Meharry; and Dr. Willard McCloud, who practiced general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology. Meharry’s storied roots go back to the 1820s when a white teenager, Samuel Meharry, was hauling salt in Kentucky when his wagon slipped into a muddy ditch. A family of freed slaves gave him food and shelter for the night and helped him get his wagon out of the ditch the next morning.

Moderator Linda Dark stands as panelist Dr. Harvey Allen Sr. speaks. Beside him is Treva Oglesby. Seated behind them are (from left) Dr. Willard McCloud, Dr. E. Rudolph Oglesby and Willie Kennedy. Photo by Todd Luck

Meharry told them he’d do “something for your race” to repay them for their kindness. In 1876, he and his four brothers gave $30,000 and land to Central Tennessee College’s new Medical Department, which would become known as Meharry Medical College. Today, it’s the country’s largest private historically black health science center, with schools of medicine, dentistry and graduate studies. “That’s what you call a very special place,” said McCloud, who graduated in 1948. Kennedy said her instructors were taskmasters who didn’t tolerate tardiness or

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slack work. “Now they were tough and tight,” she said. “And I had grown up in a pretty tight household, so it wasn’t that new to me.” She made time in her busy schedule to meet and get to know her future husband. She described Dr. Kennedy – a well-regarded pediatrician – as a quiet young man who did well at Meharry. They graduated one year apart in the early 60s. Treva Oglesby had heard there were four men to every one woman at the college when she applied to Meharry, but was warned not to let that distract her. “Our director of nursing told us, she was very firm, … that if we had any other thoughts on our minds, we might as well forget them; that fellows were there for number one, number two and number three to become physicians or dentists,” she said. But the Oglesbys still found time to hit it off, graduate in 1957 and eventually marry. After graduation, black medical professionals faced employment challenges, especially in the Jim Crow South. Kennedy, Allen and McCloud came to WinstonSalem to Katie Bitting Reynolds Memorial Hospital. “Katie B” opened in 1938 after the Twin City Medical Society, whose members included Dr. Allen’s father, Dr.

H.T. Allen, petitioned the mayor to let African-Americans have their own hospital. Allen said before then, black patients were treated by white doctors in a segregated wing of the city hospital, which black doctors weren’t allowed in unless “it was on a stretcher.” Katie B closed in 1970. “(My father) asked the mayor to try to equalize what the black physicians could do compared to the white,” said Allen. “The black doctor couldn’t come to town, go into the hospital and see his patients, no matter what was wrong with them.” Linda Dark, secretary for the Society for the Study of Afro-American History, moderated the discussion. The society, whose office and archives are located at the museum, regularly sponsors museum events and exhibits that promote local black history. It holds similar programs at festivals and recreation centers as well. The New Winston Museum, which is currently featuring an exhibit highlighting the University of North Carolina School of the Arts during its 50th anniversary, is open Monday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. but is closed today (Thursday) and tomorrow for the holiday. The museum is located at 713 S. Marshall St.

Missed Opportunity

By Thomas Sheffield

Dr. Ben and Candy Carson with the Family Foundation Fund Young Men and Mentors

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Many people know that Dr. Ben Carson is a brilliant neurosurgeon. He successfully separated conjoined twins for the first time in history, has performed more than 15,000 surgeries, and that he made waves at the 2013 National Prayer Breakfast. But, few people know that Dr. Carson’s story parallels that of many young, black, men. He grew up in a single parent home, struggled with anger, and once tried to stab a classmate. Dr. Carson credits his turn around as a young man and his success as a surgeon to his mother, Sonya Carson, and wisdom from God. Sonya Carson, one of 24 children, married a preacher and left rural Tennessee at the age of 13 to flee the pain of abuse and poverty. Things were good between her and her husband for a while, but she learned that he was a bootlegger, a possible dope dealer, and had another wife and children. She divorced her husband and moved to inner-city Boston with her two young sons, Craig and Ben. Sonya had a third grade education and no work experience. And in the book Think Big, Sonya Carson explains that she struggled with depression because leaving her husband was confusing and scary. While in the hospital recovering from a suicide attempt, Sonya Carson met a woman that gave her a Bible and convinced her that God loved her. From then on, Sonya committed her life to God and decided she would raise two fine young men on her own. Dr. Carson explains that the key to his mother’s success is that she refused to be a victim. “Sometimes [to get food], my

mother would take us out to the country and knock on a farmer’s door. She’d offer to pick four bushels of vegetables, give the farmer three, and keep one for us.” I think my dad and Sonya Carson are alike. Because Sonya Carson was committed to raising fine young men and she believed that nothing was impossible. My dad runs a mentoring program for young men from single-parent homes. And he too, believes that nothing is impossible. Knowing Dr. Carson’s story, my dad was convinced he could encourage the young men in the mentoring program and their mothers. So, he called Dr. Carson’s office, but was told that “Dr. Carson received numerous requests, but there was a book signing near D.C. and the public was welcome to attend.” So, my dad made the trek from Nashville to D.C. to attend a book signing with hundreds of other people. And at the end of 2013 the impossible happened, Dr. Carson and his wife came to visit the young men in the Family Foundation Fund. I asked Dr. Carson what advice he would give to single mothers raising young men. “There is no question. It is very difficult, because you have to be the mother and the father. But, it is very important to teach young men personal responsibility and how to respect authority,” said Dr. Carson. On January 6th, 2015, Dr. Ben and Candy Carson will return to Nashville to help raise money for the young men in the Family Foundation Fund and talk about the importance of family. For more information visit, www.nashvillebencarson.com

As we wind down on 2014, we often think of what we have accomplished for the past year. We like to reflect on how great we have done and how we moved forward. When we review our accomplishments we should notice some missed opportunities. If you believe you have no missed opportunities, you either had a great year or you are lying to yourself. You will the need an objective assessment where the opportunities are or where you missed out. Sustainability is doing what is right for company, the environment, and stakeholders. What is a stakeholder? Stakeholders are people that are affected by an action. The results may be intended or unintended. Successful businesses must think about how their actions will affect others. Perhaps the area most exciting to exploit comes from the unintended results. We can discuss that in the future. There are three areas of sustainability business owners must be aware of. There are usually missed opportunities in all three areas. Companies may believe conforming to sustainability goals is too costly. This is not the case. The areas are: the use of natural resources, human capital management and financial

THOMAS SHEFFIELD opportunities. Natural resource use is one in which most businesses miss opportunity for financial gain. More people are learning about energy conservation through things like solar panels, wind energy and hydro-electric investments. There is exciting smart grid digital technology used to manage power generation which will lead to lower costs as well as more efficient use of energy. There are also other ways to help conserve natural resources. Using electric invoice systems, water run-off and drainage system upgrades and the uses of landscape architecture designs are ways to find untapped financial opportunities. The community, as a whole, is stakeholders in small businesses. Small businesses must engage the community through outstanding corporate citizenship. This provides a wonderful advantage over competitors and provides a great base for the commu-

nity to benefit from. When companies have a reputation of being a great place to work and respects the environment, the community feels they have a vested interest in the company and will do more to protect that interest. This provides an opportunity for more growth in the community. Financial opportunity reveals itself as we progress in the other two stages. When money is saved on energy, it frees up money for other investments. When employees are engaged and used to their talent level, loyalty and the willingness to work smarter increases. We know happy employees translate to happy customers which translate to more revenue. We must be able to take advantage of this opportunity. The decision to do better starts at the top with the business owners. I encourage you to take advantage of as many opportunities as possible. There are plenty of great ideas available for businesses to use. Sometimes it may take someone with an objective point of view to help you. If you would like to learn more about capitalizing on your company’s opportunities, please feel free to contact me thomsustainableconsulting@ gmail.com. Or you can follow me on Twitter @ tcsheff

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Webb Continued from page 1A executive officer at HSA Coastal Carolina Hospital in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Webb completed a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education from Tennessee State University, and also earned both a Doctorate

of Science and Master of Science in Hospital and Health Services Education from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and a member of the National Association

MLK, Jr. Continued from page 1A throughout our world” said Dr. Bernice A. King, CEO of The King Center. “We have ongoing unrest and protests for justice in the Middle East, Egypt, Hong Kong and more importantly in our nation. I have to believe that if my father were alive he would agree with me that the time is now for us as individuals to wake up to the fact that if we continue to move in the direction in which we are headed that we will soon end up

in a place of nonexistence for all of humankind. To avoid our ultimate demise as a global society, people throughout the world must begin to choose nonviolence as a lifestyle.” At age 35, Dr. King was the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize at that time. In her book, “My Life with Martin Luther King, Jr.,” Mrs. Coretta Scott King included a chapter on the events surrounding Dr. King being awarded the

Vaccine Continued from page 1A “The side effects from the vaccine after one year were minimal, and included rashes, tenderness, and mild flu-like symptoms,” added Tiriveedhi, who specializes in cancer and immunology. By the one-year mark, the study revealed, roughly 50 percent of the patients showed no sign of disease progression. By comparison, only 20 percent of a similar group of 12 patients showed no signs of disease progression one year out. The researchers, however, stressed the need for a larger and longer study, to prove the current preliminary evidence prior to its use in all breast cancer patients. They theorized that “these promising results” from initial studies could be applied not only to prevent cancer progression but also to prevent the development of breast cancer in women. “The current one (study) is a small Phase-I trial mainly aimed at testing the safety (does no harm). But we have also

of Health Services Executives (NAHSE). The MNHA board secured Webb through a nationwide executive search lead by B.E. Smith. B.E. Smith is the top-ranked provider of senior-level leadership services and has placed over 900 leaders into healthcare organizations worldwide.

Nobel Peace Prize, and said “This was of course the greatest recognition that had come to him, but we both knew that to accomplish what the prize really implied, we still had a long way to go!” A schedule of events for The King Center commemoration of the anniversary of Dr. King’s being awarded the Nobel Prize for peace follows below. Each event is Free and Open to the Public. For more information, please call Steve Klein at (404) 526-8944.

found this vaccine to be highly effective against the disease. The next step is to go for larger Phase II/III studies with a higher cohort of breast cancer patients and rigorously test for efficiency, dosing, clinical outcomes, cancer stage specificity, etc.,” noted Tiriveedhi, who holds MD and Ph.D. degrees. He called the study a “promising move forward” that is not just restricted to breast cancer, but one that can be employed in “similar strategies” to treat other cancers such as lung and colon cancers. “The MAM-A DNA vaccine is safe, capable of eliciting MAM-A–specific CD8 T-cell responses, and preliminary evidence suggests improved PF,” the researchers concluded. Dr. Tiriveedhi, who came to Tennessee State University about a year and half ago, started the study, “Safety and Preliminary Evidence of Biologic Efficacy of a Mammaglobin-A DNA Vaccine in Patients with Stable Metastatic Breast Cancer,” with his colleagues at Washington University before leaving to join the faculty at TSU.

Dr. Venkataswarup Tiriveedhi, a cancer and immunology specialist and assistant professor of Biological Sciences, works on cancer mechanism in his lab in Harned Hall at Tenessee State University. Photo by Emmanuel Freeman, TSU Media Relations

President Barack Obama arrived in Nashville Tuesday on Air Force one with Congressman Jim Cooper (D-TN5) and Congressman Steven Cohen (D-TN9)

Obama Continued from page 1A Washington, D.C. on Air Force One, which arrived about half an hour earlier than scheduled for a trip to discuss the President’s recent executive actions to give temporary legal status and work permits to up to 5 million people in the country illegally. “Nashville is helping to lead the way in getting this conversation right,” Obama told nearly 75 people in Casa Azafran where he took questions from several people in the audience. Father Joseph Breen, a respected human rights advocate in Nashville who worked to strike down Metro Council’s 2009 “English-only proposal, was recognized by Obama during the President’s dialogue. The priest said people are proud of Obama for giving a good example on how to be a good father, husband and parent. Breen wished Obama “a joyful and pleasant Christmas.” “It’s worth thinking about the Good Book when you think of Immigration,” Obama replied. “There’s a story about a young woman, soon to be a mother, and her husband of modest means and there was no room in the inn.” Reiterating his remarks last month on immigration, “We were once strangers, too. If we’re serious about the Christmas Season now is the time to reflect on immigration.” The president also took a whimsical swipe at his detractors after seriously reflecting on how he wants to change laws for people who could oth-

erwise enter the country legally through a system that’s slow. For those who are already here, he said; “They’re still in the shadows…” And, Obama asked, what about border security? “In the eyes of God, everyone is equal,” Obama said. “But I’m the president and nation states have boarders and America is wealthier than other countries, and a lot of people try to come here… “Work with me to reflect to reflect the wisdom of the American people,” he said. “Those who are already here, let’s give them a shot at it.” The president’s policy calls for undocumented immigrants to register and gives them three years here when they won’t be deported. “Does that mean everybody agrees with me? No. “There are those who think I’m an illegal immigrant,” Obama said, quickly adding, “That was a joke.” The overwhelming message, though, was that a large percentage of people in America who are undocumented should have an avenue toward a legal status that won’t result in deportation. It would include payment of taxes. The President’s plan does not provide an avenue to citizenship, although it does address parents of children born in this country. “You shouldn’t have to worry about being deported or separated from your kids,” Obama said. Obama took a detour

on his way from Casa Azafran to Berry Field, the Tennessee Air National Guard part of Nashville’s airport. The President’s caravan stopped at La Hacienda and he reportedly ordered tacos. During Air Force One’s flight to Nashville, Obama, Cohen and Cooper discussed Memphis immigration and Nashville. “I was proud to accept President Obama’s invitation to join him as he traveled to Tennessee on Air Force One today,” Cohen said after the President’s visit to Casa Azafran. “As always, the President was thoughtful, knowledgeable, brilliant, and engaging as he discussed his commonsense executive order to address some of the flaws of our nation’s immigration system and called on Congress to fix these problems once and for all. I support the President’s actions and will continue working in Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform.” After walking down steps from the Boeing 747 jet on Tuesday afternoon, Obama was about to get in his car, but he stopped, turned and took time to greet people, including TSU students in communications and journalism classes. With excitement in the air upon his arrival, people gave him a warm welcome, shouting “Welcome to Nashville.” He waived back and made sure to greet children including a toddler in a mother’s arms. Obama’s greetings to people at their airport Tuesday afternoon lasted about five minutes. Renuka Christoph contributed to this story.

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Women’s HEALTH ISSUES THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, December 11 - 17, 2014

Erase the Lines Around Your Mouth

Deep lines around your mouth (also called nasolabial folds) become more visible as we age. That’s because the ligaments around the mouth and chin loosen, allowing fatty tissue in cheeks to sag. “If you look at your mom, dad, or older sibling and they have them, there is a great chance you will also develop them,” says Elie Levine, MD, a New York plastic surgeon. “Secondary factors that can lead to deep puppet lines include loss of collagen and elastin (the building blocks of the skin), weight fluctuations, smoking, and sun exposure.” Before you vow to never smile again, try one of these doctor-recommended treatment options. Preventing Deep Lines in Your 30s and Early 40s You may be a candidate for a filler like Juvederm or Restylane. These hyaluronic acid treatments last 12 to 18 months. The fillers push up and support the folds that create deep lines. Preventing Deep Lines in Your Mid-40s and 50s Botox prevents or slows the development of deeper lines. Its active ingredient, botulinum toxin, relaxes small muscles around the mouth that help create frowns, Levine says.

Fewer frowns equal fewer frown lines. When You Have Lines in Your 60s and Beyond You may see results from a face or neck lift to tighten loose

skin. Laser techniques that treat fine lines and tighten skin are also a great option. What You Can Do at Home The best at-home treatment is prevention. That means protecting your skin from the sun and eating lots of antioxidant-rich foods such as berries, broccoli, and carrots. This helps keep the collagen and elastin below the surface of your skin strong. It’s also important to maintain your weight -- significant weight shifts can contribute to lines around your mouth, Levine says. Of course, you should also avoid smoking, since chemicals in smoke can destroy collagen and elastin. Using a retinol or retinoid cream can help, too. “Retinol slowly thickens the deeper layers of the skin, while thinning out the superficial layers,” says Levine. “This softens fine marionette lines, making the skin look more youthful.”

The 411 on Skin Lightners Want to even out your skin tone? From sun damage to acne scars, these new potions can help. You look in the mirror one day and notice some patchy areas of discolored skin on your face and neck. What’s going on? Any number of things, it turns out. Perhaps too much time in the sun has robbed you of your smooth complexion. Maybe you have dark acne scars. Or maybe hormonal changes have left you with lasting discoloration. If so, skin lighteners (also called skin bleaching creams or skin brighteners) can help. “For people looking to fade dark spots, zap sun damage, and even out the color of their skin overall, skin lightening creams are a potent tool,” says Leslie Baumann, MD, a Miami dermatologist and author of The Skin Type Solution. Most products work in the same manner. They stop the enzyme that makes the cells that generate the color in your skin -- otherwise known as melanin. A few key

ingredients can accomplish this: hydroquinone, arbutin, and kojic acid. You can get both over-the-counter products as well as stronger ones from your dermatologist. Some popular drugstore brands take a gentler route, harnessing the power of soy or licorice to slowly brighten skin. Patience is key if you decide to try one of these products. “Because of the life cycle of skin cells and the colormaking process, you’ll wait about 8 to 12 weeks before you begin to see a real difference,” Baumann says. Some doctors suggest using a retinoid product (such as Retin-A) along with the lightener to help speed things up. The dark side, so to speak, to slathering on these creams -- particularly the strongest ones -- can be skin irritation and a greater risk of sunburn. So use sunscreen (SPF 30) every day, even when it rains. Steroid creams such as hydrocortisone can tamp down inﬂammation, and creams rich in antioxidants can help squash irritation and protect skin from further damage.

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Health & WELLNESS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, December 11 - 17, 2014

‘I Was Waiting on Death’ Says Nashville Vet By A.J. Dugger III

Nashville veteran and singer/songwriter Gavin West beat the odds when he overcame Hepatitis C, a potentially life-threatening liver disease. “I was waiting on death,” said West, 59. “Hepatitis C affects the black community more than any other community,” said West. “I was diagnosed before they even had a name for it. I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy.” Of the 3 million people in the country living with Hepatitis C, most of them are “Baby Boomers” (people born between 1945 and 1965). Veterans who were deployed during the Vietnam war are at a high risk for Hepatitis C. The disease is responsible for killing more people annually than HIV/AIDS. West was born and raised in Germany. “I was a military kid. In 1973, I went into the military.” West was employed as an avionic specialist working on U.S. military aircrafts for Lockheed Martin for over 20 years. However, he always knew that music was his calling in life. “I’ve always played music since I was a child,” he said. “I write songs, play acoustic guitar and piano.” West co-wrote many songs with Nashville Musician Robert Wolfe. Several years ago, West was the opening act for the first ever Black Country Music Awards. “Nashville’s the longest I’ve lived anywhere at one time,” said West with a laugh. West can laugh now but nine years ago he was told that something was wrong with his liver when he got a physical. Before then, he had no idea that anything was wrong. “You don’t even know you have Hepatitis C until it activates itself,” he said. “Once you’ve got symptoms, it’s already done a considerable amount of damage to you.” Though he doesn’t know for sure, West suspects that he might have gotten infected with the disease while experimenting with a drug at a rock concert during his teen years. Life was not easy for West when he lived with Hepatitis C. “It’s a terrible way to live your life. I could bare-

Gavin West

ly walk to the mailbox. After walking groceries in from the car, I had to take a rest. I would find it hard to control the TV remote. You become super lethargic. It’s like a brain fog. You can’t think clearly at all. You feel like you’re going into dementia. You lose your appetite; you lose your interest in everything. It’s a major depression. It’s like losing your soul.” Around this time, West slid his acoustic guitar under his bed and quit his job at Lockhead Martin because his symptoms were so bad. At his darkest point, West accepted death. He spent 48 weeks laying on the floor and couch praying, meditating and waiting on the end to come.

At the end of the 48 weeks, however, West was clear of the virus after taking his treatments. He was saddened, however, when the disease came back full force three months later. Shortly after the Hepatitis C returned, he started taking a new pill called Harvoni. “For 12 weeks I took one pill a day with no side effects. It was amazing. With each week that passed I felt my life come back.” Before he knew it, he was completely cured. “It really brings us to the next level that we never thought we’d get to,” said David Bernstein, MD. “There are no significant side effects with this drug. And no serious drug-to-drug interactions.” According to Bernstein, the drug has been proven to be the cure for Hepatitis C. During the clinical trials, 94% of the people who took it were cured in three months. The cure rate reached 100% when it cured those who weren’t cured in three months by curing them in six months. After he was cured, he pulled his acoustic guitar out from under his bed and began strumming without missing a note. “I thought my talent would be gone forever,” said West. “Playing music is like riding a bike. You don’t forget.” West also received a lot of support from fellow musicians and songwriters in Nashville during his crisis. “I still got a good following in the songwriting community,” he said. West wants to encourage people to get screened. “People might think they’re just tired and overlook the symptoms. Everyone needs to get tested. They can cure you now before any damager is done. Hepatitis C is really bad for Mexicans, African Americans and other dark people. African Americans were the hardest to cure in the past but now there is a true cure.” West is more than thankful for surviving the ordeal. “I have a new outlook on life. I was saved for a reason. Without love, there really is no reason to even be here. Love is the whole purpose for our being.”

Images of Brain After Mild Stroke Predict Future Risk American Heart Association Rapid Access Journal Report

DALLAS, TX — A CT scan of the brain within 24 hours of a mild, non-disabling stroke can predict when patients will be at the highest risk of another stroke or when symptoms may worsen, according to new research published in the American Heart Association journal Stroke. Like stroke, a transient ischemic attack (TIA) is caused by restricted blood ply to the brain. Symptoms may last only a few minutes. “All patients should get a CT scan of their brain after a TIA or non-disabling stroke,” said Jeffrey J. Perry, M.D., M.Sc., co-senior author of the study and associate professor of emergency medicine at the University of Ottawa in Canada. “Images can help healthcare professionals identify patterns of damage associated with different levels of risk for a subsequent stroke or help predict when symptoms may get worse. Most, but not all, Canadian and U.S. patients with these symptoms undergo CT scanning - an imaging that combines a series of X-ray views to generate cross-sectional images of the brain, he said.

Of 2,028 patients who received CT scans within 24 hours of a TIA or nondisabling stroke, 814 (40.1 percent) had brain damage due to impaired circulation (ischemia). Compared to patients without ischemia, the probability of another stroke occurring within 90 days of the initial episode was: • 2.6 times greater if the CT image revealed newly damaged tissue due to poor circulation (acute ischemia); • 5.35 times greater if tissue was previously damaged (chronic ischemia) in addition to acute ischemia; • 4.9 times greater if any type of small vessel damage occurred in the brain, such as narrowing of the small vessels (microangiopathy), in addition to acute ischemia; • 8.04 times greater if acute and chronic ischemia occurred in addition to microangiopathy. While 3.4 percent of the people in the study group had a subsequent stroke within 90 days, 25 percent of patients with CT scans showing all three types of damage to their brain had strokes. “During the 90-day period, and also within the first two days after the initial attack, patients did much worse in terms of experiencing a subsequent stroke if they had additional areas of damage

along with acute ischemia,” said Perry, who is also a senior scientist at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. “These findings should prompt physicians to be more aggressive in managing patients with TIA or non-disabling stroke who are diagnosed with acute ischemia, especially if there is additional chronic ischemia and/or microangiopathy.” Measures to avert a new stroke might

include cardiac monitoring or medications to lower blood pressure, treat high cholesterol or prevent blood clots. The researchers are assessing how to incorporate the study’s findings into stroke risk scores that rely on symptoms along with patient factors such as age and the presence of high blood pressure or diabetes.

FREE Family Health Screenings for Blood Pressure, Total Cholesterol and Glucose CVS/Pharmacy and ProjectHealth will be offering FREE Family Health Screenings for Blood Pressure, total Cholesterol and Glucose on Friday December 12th at 3801 Hillsboro Road, and Saturday December 13th at 4709 Nolensville Road in Nashville. All events will be from 2-6pm. A $5 CVS instore coupon and tote bag will be given to all participants. Stop by your local CVS/Pharmacy to find out what days the Health Screenings will be at your location.

SPORTS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, December 11 - 17, 2014

NHL

Preds Home Win Streak Snapped

BY RON WYNN BIGTIME COLLEGE SPORTS IS NOT AN AMATEUR ENTERPRISE One of the funnier notions in American sports remains the labeling of bigtime college sports as an “amateur” enterprise. The latest reminders of just how silly that notion is can be seen in the headlines this past weekend on three fronts, all of them college football related. The first is the news that Butch Jones, the current Tennessee coach, is in line for a raise and extension on his contract. That’s despite a two-year record of 11 wins and 13 losses, and a SEC mark of five wins and 11 defeats. This season Jones led the Vols to a 6-6 record, which at least broke a string of 5-7 seasons and earned them an invitation to a lower tier bowl. While no details have yet been released, it’s anticipated that his salary will be increased to $3.2 million. Here’s the second piece of info that’s even more eye-opening. That’s less than what the average football coach makes in the SEC. They get on average $3.4 million. Nick Saban at Alabama earns over seven million a year in total salary and benefits ($7,160,187 to be exact) and will earn a bonus of up to $700,000 depending on how far the Crimson Tide goes in the upcoming NCAA FBS playoffs. The third reminder comes in the treatment given Texas Christian University, which found itself on the outside looking in when the invitations were extended to four select college teams for the championship playoffs. TCU had been ranked third as recently as the previous week, and won their final game 55-3 over Iowa State. But TCU is in the Big 12, which has no conference title game that enriches the NCAA’s coffers and generates additional TV exposure. By contrast, Ohio State blew out Wisconsin 59-0 in the Big 10 championship game and leapfrogged over TCU and into the playoffs. Both teams have the same record. Both are conference champions (TCU co-champions with Baylor) and neither played the greatest nonconference slate. But what the NCAA and its select committee won’t acknowledge but should is that the selection is also based, all things being equal, on how many fans a school can bring to the game. The Big 10 was definitely the weakest of all the Power 5 conferences this season top to bottom. Even the ACC was stronger, and no one was going to leave our Florida State, the defending national champion that’s also won 29 games in a row. No matter how much hand wringing moralists do regarding FSU’s QB Jamesis Winston, unless and until he does something that can’t be either covered up or explained away, both Winston and FSU remain hugely popular attractions. Had they lost to Georgia Tech in the ACC title game, they probably would still have been selected for the playoffs because they’re a bigger draw than either TCU or Baylor, the other co-champion out of the Big 12. None of this is the fault of football coaches, who deservedly want to make as much as they can while they can, and realize they’re only a couple of losing seasons away from being on the unemployment line. But the utter hypocrisy of all this money being made by everyone EXCEPT the players is staggering. This is not an amateur endeavor. Track & field, soccer, field hockey, softball, even college baseball to some degree, can accurately be termed as amateur. Football and basketball on the FCS level is also much closer to the real model of college sports. But you can’t have million-dollar coaches, multi-million dollar networks covering the games, and call yourself an amateur anything. I’m well familiar with all the arguments made about why the players can’t be paid, from the what about the other athletes line to the they’re well taken care of in regards to other students. None of them really hold any water when it comes to the select handful of colleges and universities operating minor leagues for the NFL and NBA. Even though only a tiny percentage of the athletes at these schools make the pros, they still serve the same purpose as MLB’s and the NHL’s minor and junior leagues, talent development. The easy solution to this of course is to simply let these institutions create their own organization, make their own rules and establish an equitable salary structure for people who in many instances are employees rather than students.

The Chicago Blackhawks ended the Predators’ home winning streak Saturday night, grabbing an early 2-0 lead and holding on for a 3-1 victory that put them into first place in the NHL’s Central Division.

By Ron Wynn

Before the season began the Chicago Blackhawks were the favorites to win the Central Division and possibly even the Stanley Cup. They showed why Saturday night, snapping the Nashville Predators seven-game home winning streak 3-1 before a standing-room only crowd of 17,212 at Bridgestone Arena. They did it by jumping ahead 2-0, then surviving a 13-shot barrage in the third period when the Predators scored their only goal and tried valiantly to tie the score, but eventually surrendering an empty-net goal with a little over a minute (1:11) remaining that sealed the win for the Blackhawks. Chicago completed a three-game road trip through three tough opponents, defeating the St. Louis Blues and Montreal Canadiens before the Predators. The win elevated them into first place among Central Division teams for the first time this season with 37 points as their record improved to 18-8-1. They’ve also won six straight games. The Predators did a lot of things right, among them outshooting Chicago 3331, and holding advantages of 13-10 and 13-9 in shots on goal. But they once again got behind, when Brandon Saad scored with 5:07 left in the first period to give the Blackhawks at 1-0 lead. Marian Hossa scored the first of his two goals 2:48

into the second period. Nashville got its only goal early in the third period. Only 34 seconds had elapsed when Colin Wilson got his sixth goal. Still, despite sending 12 other shots towards Scott Darling, Chicago’s backup goalie playing just his fourth game of the season, the Predators’ were unable to score again. Darling won his third game while making 32 saves. Pekka Rinne lost only his 5th game in 23 starts (now 17-5-1) while making 28 saves in 30 attempts. One area where the Predators are now deﬁnitely concerned is the power play, or more accurately their lack of efﬁciency at home when on it. They had only one chance (Chicago and Nashville are the two least penalized teams in the NHL) and it failed. That makes them just 1 for 44 when on the power play at home, and they’re now on a scoreless streak that’s currently at 21 chances. Things aren’t that much better on the road, but they’ve at least scored eight times in 34 chances. It didn’t help matters that the Blackhawks entered the game with the best penalty killing unit in the NHL. The Blackhawks are stopping the opposition’s power play 91 percent of the time. The Predators did kill off two Blackhawks power plays themselves. However, both coach and players said afterwards that they need some kind of spark on the power play.

Despite playing their third game in five nights, the Blackhawks looked very strong. Some of that was the result of their lines getting shorter shifts to conserve energy, as they were also on back-to-back games. The Predators were also without some of their key performers. Center Paul Gaustad missed his second straight game and defenseman Anton Volchenkov missed his first, both out with upper body injuries. Derek Roy was a healthy scratch as well. Mike Fisher, back in the lineup after missing much of the early season with injuries, was a significant factor as the center on the second line between Colin Wilson and Craig Smith. Wilson commented after the game that Fisher’s steadily getting back in form, but blamed the loss on the team turning the puck over too many times in the first two periods, and waiting too late to get their offense going. He also said the Predators didn’t put enough pressure on Darling, and gave him too many clean looks at shots rather than screening him with people in front of the net. Nashville is now in second place, one point behind the Blackhawks in the Central Division. They will hit the road for a trio of games. The first one was Tuesday night at Colorado. Then they play Arizona Thursday and have a Saturday night contest with the San Jose Sharks.

NFL

Giants Extend Titans’ Losing Streak By Ron Wynn

The Tennessee Titans thought December would mark the start of better things, but the New York Giants extended their losing streak Sunday with a 36-7 blowout at LP Field. The Giants hadn’t won a game since October 5 and were on a seven game losing streak, but they jumped on the Titans early and put the game away midway through the third quarter.

out.This hasn’t been a vintage year for Eli Manning, but he didn’t have too many problems with the Titans, other than the one bad throw that gave Tennessee it’s only points.Manning completed 26 of 42 passes for 260 yards and a touchdown. The Titans are also a depleted team. They began the game minus their two starting tackles and center, then lost another tackle Byron Stingly to injury. They were also without starting wide receivers

Titans QB Zach Mettenberger was sacked five times Sunday by the New York Giants.

It was the 11th loss in the last 12 games and seventh in a row for the Titans, their longest losing streak since the 1994 Oilers lost 11 in a row. What made this even more disappointing was that the Titans did it at home in front of a crowd that contained quite a few Giants fans, but still was predominantly rooting for Nashville to finally put things together. Instead, the first two series resulted in punts, while the Giants were putting together marches to a field goal and a touchdown. It was 17-0 after the first quarter, 23-0 at halftime and 30-0 in the third quarter. Only an interception returned 23 yards for a touchdown by rookie Marqueston Huff averted a shut-

Kendall Wright and Justin Hunter. With a patchwork offensive line, quarterback Zach Mettenberger was under ﬁre from the opening kickoff. He was sacked ﬁve times, and injured when Devon Kennard sacked him and he landed on his already sore and hurt throwing shoulder. Prior to the injury, Mettenberger had completed 14 of 24 passes for 125 yards, with one interception and one fumble that was returned for a touchdown. The running game was also abysmal, with Bishop Sankey getting the most yards (25) on nine carries. Meanwhile, the defense was being consistently ripped apart by the duo of rookie Odell Beckham and running back

Andre Williams. Beckham, a major candidate for Offensive player of the Year and a shoo-in for Rookie of the Year, had 11 catches for 130 yards and a touchdown, giving Titans’ cornerback Jason McCourty ﬁts the entire day. Williams became the latest opposition runner to get over 100 yards against the Titans, getting 131 yards with a 50-yard touchdown run. “We got behind right away and then we found ourselves in a hole and we couldn’t get our way out of it,” head coach Ken Whisenhunt said on radio. With the injuries we couldn’t protect and we couldn’t make plays, but you’ve still got to keep plugging. I’m really sorry that we played these way in front of our fans. We’re going to keep trying to get better and try to make things better.” Although the game was technically a sellout, there were loads of empty seats. A percentage of those who did come that were rooting for the Titans began booing once the score got 23-0 and more began heading for the exits when they fell behind by 30 points. The only thing that kept the score from being even worse was the defense actually stopping the Giants in the red zone and forcing ﬁeld goals. But the Giants had the ball 35 minutes (34:43 to 25:17) and once again the defense visibly tired down the stretch. Jake Locker came in after Mettenberger’s injury to get sacked three times, and throw two interceptions. The Titans have only three games remaining, with another home game set against the Jets Sunday. Then, in something that makes a bad situation even worse, they’ve got a Thursday night game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

SPORTS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, December 11 - 17, 2014

NBA

Grizzlies Put Out The Heat

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

By Ron Wynn

The Memphis Grizzlies ended their brief losing streak Sunday, defeating the defending Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat 103-87 at Fed Ex Arena. The victory came after the Grizzlies had lost two straight for the first time, and left them tied atop the Western Conference’s Southwest Division with the Houston Rockets at 16-4. It was also one of their most productive offensive games, while Jon Leuer continued to provide needed offense off the bench. Leuer led the Grizzlies with a season high 20 points and also added a career best 12 rebounds. The Grizzlies had a balanced attack as Mike Conley had 18, Zach Randolph and Courtney Lee 17 each and Tony Allen 14. The Grizzlies shot 59 percent for the game, with Allen making six of eight from the floor. Lee was five of five from three point territory, and the trio of Allen, Lee and Conley combined to make 21 of 28 shots. It was the fourth straight loss for reeling Miami, who dropped to a 9-11 mark and are almost five games (4 1/2) behind both the Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards, who are tied for first in the Eastern Conference’s Southeast Division at 13-6. Dwayne Wade was back in the Heat lineup, and was the game’s high point man with 25 points. Josh McRoberts had 14, Luol Deng 13 and Chris Bosh and Mario Chalmers 12 each. But it’s quite clear that without Lebron James, this Heat unit lacks firepower. They shot 49 percent from the floor, but were only five out of 16 from behind the arc. Wade’s efforts got the Heat within three points at 82-79 early in the fourth quarter. Then the Grizzlies scored eight straight points, eventually extended the lead to 17 and were never in any danger. It was a close game through three quarters, and both teams shot over 50 percent in the first half, though the Grizzlies got an early 10-point

The Grizzlies continued their winning ways to run their early season record to 16-4

lead. A Heat rally led by Wade reduced the margin, as he scored 15 in the first half. But the Heat didn’t have enough firepower to stay with the Grizzlies late, who are now in a three-way tie with the Rockets and Trailblazers for second place overall in the highly competitive Western Conference. The Golden State Warriors lead the way at 17-2, with the resurgent San Antonio Spurs now right behind the tandem of Memphis, Houston and Portland with a 15-5 record. The Clippers are only a game behind them at 14-5. Once again, it will a very tight race to finish in one of the top four spots or win a division title. Either of those assure a team of at least one playoff series at home, something that the Grizzlies used to their advantage a couple of years ago, but last year found themselves having to open on the road and play the critical games of a playoff series against the Thunder in Oklahoma City. The Eastern Conference is once again the weaker of the two, with the biggest surprise thus far being the Toronto Raptors, whose 15-5 record leads all Eastern teams. The Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards are tied for second at 136. After some early problems, the Cleveland Cavaliers are beginning to surge and are now 11-7 and lead-

ing the Central Division. The Chicago Bulls are 12-8 and hoping that they can somehow get star point guard Derrick Rose through a good chunk of the regular season in one piece. He’s already missed a handful of games with ankle and hamstring injuries. The only other club in the conference with a break even record has been the surprising Milwaukee Bucks at 11-11. The worse team in either conference has been the Philediphia 76ers at 2-18, but the once mighty Detroit Pistons were right behind them at 3-18, and the 76ers just beat the Pistons. The one good piece of news out of Philadelphia has been the recent play of second-year forward and former Tennessee State University star Robert Covington, last season’s D-League MVP. Covington had 25 points and six rebounds off the bench in a 108-101 overtime road win for Philadelphia over Detroit this weekend. He’s averaged 21 points and 5.3 rebounds in his last three games, and is getting the chance to play with the 76ers he didn’t get with the Houston Rockets, who cut him the day before the regular season began. Hopefully, he can continue producing at this level, which might even earn him a promotion to the starting lineup.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Tennessee Defeats Kansas State By Ron Wynn

Inexperienced teams often lose games they should win, and the Tennessee Volunteers came very close to doing that Saturday at home against Kansas State. The Volunteers had a double digit lead with only a minute remaining and seemed headed for an impressive victory.

a field goal for over 12 minutes in the first half and limited them to just 17 points. Kansas State entered the game as the best three-point shooting club in the Big 12, but didn’t get a single one in the first half, missing all seven tries. But they heated up considerably in the second, making eight of 14 (57 percent).

The Tennessee nearly blew a double-digit lead in the final minute of their game with Kansas State Saturday.

But the combination of torrid threepoint shooting and Volunteer mistakes nearly turned a rout into an improbable comeback win before Tennessee survived 65-64. It was one of the few times during the week’s 10-game SEC/ Big 12 matchups that a Southeastern team triumphed, as the Big 12 ruled for the second straight season 6-4. Tennessee did its part, depending on tough defense to overcome another less than impressive offensive effort. They scored only 25 first half points, but did improve that to 40 over the final 20 minutes. However their defensive intensity enabled them to survive that. They held Kansas State without

Leading the way was Marcus Foster, who was also the game’s high scorer with 23 points. Foster made seven of his team’s eight three-pointers in the final half, and almost rescued Kansas State by himself in the final minute. During that time he managed to make three straight from behind the arc, while Tennessee was nearly losing its poise. The Volunteers had made enough free throws to be up by seven points with just 17 seconds. But Foster hit yet another three, then Derek Reese was fouled. With Kansas State over the limit, Reese had two shots. He missed both. Kansas State inbounded, fired the ball down-

court to Foster, who promptly made his final three-pointer, making it 6564 with 0.2 seconds left. Fortunately, Tennessee was able to get the ball in bounds successfully, sealing the win. The Volunteers are now 3-3, while Kansas State is 4-4. “I just think, with such a young team, it may sound a bit corny, but we’re still trying to figure out how to win,” Tennessee head coach Donnie Tyndall told the Associated Press. “We get the lead and you can almost tell we start playing not to lose. There’s a distinct difference. We just need to learn how to finish and hopefully tonight will be a step toward doing that.” Josh Richardson led Tennessee with 17 points. Armani Moore added six points, five assists, five rebounds and blocked five shots as a disruptive presence inside. “I feel like we did a great job of playing on the defense side of the ball,” Moore added. “This was one of our best practice weeks. We locked in and focused on our defense and our press because we knew they were going to be a little weak in the press. I felt like we came in and played really well on the defensive side of the ball.” A couple of seasons ago,UT missed the NCAA Tournament due to a weak nonconference schedule, but that’s not going to be the case this season. The team that was a big surprise during the tournament last season has two more games before SEC play gets underway. They will face Butler at home Sunday, then conclude the nonconference schedule against North Carolina State. The Lady Vols had a Sunday game against Lipscomb in Nashville. They play Rutgers on the road Dec. 14.

Tigers Drop Close One to Lipscomb By Ron Wynn

The Tennessee State Tigers had just one bad stretch in Saturday’s game against Lipscomb, but that was enough to result in a 77-68 loss. This was their third defeat in four games against their cross-town rival, and it was a hard fought, close one throughout. There were nine lead changes and neither team ever had a double digit lead. But the final result saw Lipscomb snap a three-game losing skid, improving to 3-5. Tennessee State is now 2-7 in its nonconference schedule. A major reason for the loss was TSU’s inability to stop Lipscomb’s Malcom Smith. He led all scorers with 22 points and added eight rebounds. Smith also made eight of 11 shots from the floor, and he fueled an 11-4 run that permanently turned the game in Lipscomb’s favor. However it was Nathan Moran who made the critical three-pointer which turned a one-point deficit into a two-point lead at 5856 with 9:11 remaining. The Tigers got within two at 66-64 on a three-pointer by Charles Tucker with a little over four minutes to go (4:01), but then the efforts of Smith and company proved too much for the Tigers. Marcus Roper had his second 20-point game of the season for TSU, getting 21. He was seven of 14 from the floor and made four of his nine three-point attempts. Demontez Loman with 11 and Tucker with 10 were the other Tigers in double figures. Head coach Dana Ford, speaking after the game on the TSU website, applauded his team’s overall performance, but said there were some defensive breakdowns that spelled doom for the Tigers. “We had a couple of stretches where we didn’t play the kind of defense that we’ve been doing in other games,” Ford said. “We’ve been holding teams to 30 percent from the floor. There was a stretch there where I think we gave up a 9-0 run and another time where they ran off a lot of points on us. But we’ve got to get guys to understand what it takes to play winning basketball at this level. It’s not a question of who’s starting or who’s getting the most points. but of us playing together as a unit and doing what it takes on both ends of the floor to be a good team.” “We did do a better job of not fouling so much,” Ford continued. “But we need more guys to score the way they’re capable of scoring, and to understand what they need to do. We’re a very young team and our November schedule was such that we were playing a lot of games, getting a day off here and there, then playing again. Now we’re about to get 10 days off, and that’s exciting for me because we’ll get a chance to get some more practice time. That’s something we can definitely use.” Ford also had praise for Roper. “He’s had some great practice days recently, and I thought he was going to have a great game. He still has areas he needs to improve, and he needs to be more aggressive going to the goal. But he can really shoot the ball, and once he improves in those other areas, he’s going to be a consistent 20-point scorer for us.” The Tigers next game will be on the road Dec. 16 against Southern Illinois. It’s been a tough road in the early season for the TSU women, who suffered probably their worse loss thus far against North Florida. The Lady Tigers had a two-point lead, but a long-range, buzzer-beating three pointer resulted in a 54-53 loss Saturday. Chelsea Hudson once again led Tennessee State, scoring 14 points and making five of eight from the floor. Brianna Morrow with 11 and Jemilah Leonard with 10 were other Lady Tigers in double figures as they dropped their sixth game in seven tries this year. Both the Fisk men and women are still in search of victories on the young season. They were entertaining Bethel Saturday afternoon, and each team ran into a powerhouse. The men stayed competitive throughout the game before losing 76-73. Bethel is now 9-2. The Fisk women had a rougher time, dropped a 94-52 contest. The Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders had to survive overtime before getting a 68-67 win over South Alabama Saturday. Jacquez Rozier had 12 points and scored the goahead points with 42 second remaining. He was one of three Blue Raiders in double figures. Jaqawn Raymond had 11 and Reggie Upshaw added 10.

METRO SPORTS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, December 11 - 17, 2014

Columbia State Chargers

Junior College Rivals Show Solidarity

Columbia State and Southwest Tennessee perform ceremonial handshake before game. COLUMBIA, TN — Any time two Top 20 teams play at any level of basketball you are sure to have a good game. Throw in the fact that the home team, the Columbia State Community College Chargers dropped from number four to eighteenth in the country. Then add that their opponent, the Southwest Tennessee Community College Saluqis defeated them the last time they played and you are guaranteed a battle. Usually when you have a scenario like this, there is bad blood and a potential for the game getting out of control. Not this time….. It was a high energy, high impact and aggressive game with both teams continuing to answer each other with buckets, blocks and strong defensive plays. The game was nip and tuck throughout. It all came down to the last few minutes in the game. The game was won on a three-point shot made by Jonathon Burroughs-Cook with 1.4 second left in regulation. Even though the home team fell, the fans were treated to one of the best college basketball games anyone will witness this year. But it was what happened before the game that made this particular contest special. The pre-game warm up was intense. The Chargers walked slowly on the floor, looked around and rushed to half court clapping wildly to fire themselves up. The Saluqis stopped their warmup and responded by clapping themselves. Both teams took a break from game prep and met at the center court line. The players and coaches, all majority African American, exchanged handshakes, hugs and well wishes to each other for the upcomBrian Collins, ing game as a sign of solidarity. This was done in Columbia State Head Coach the wake of recent events in Ferguson, Mo and New York where 18-year-old Michael Brown and Eric Garner, both African American men, died at the hands of white police officers. Though these two events have caused racial divides, the teams wanted to show a coming together. Charger Head Coach Brian Collins and Saluqi Head Coach Jerry Nichols came up with the idea. “I have a lot of respect for what Coach Collins is doing at Columbia State and he has expressed to me how much respect he has for our program,” said Nichols. We thought this was the right thing to do. A lot of the players on both teams have known each other from youth basketball. The game was a big one but what happens after the last dribble is even bigger. People sometime have a prejudgment of players at this level. To see the mutual respect Jerry Nichols, Southwest Tennessee Head Coach shown warmed my heart. For us it is more than basketball. We are shaping young men’s lives.” Coach Collins agreed with Coach Nichols’ sentiments. “I call him a friend,” said Collins of Nichols. “We talk all the time. He shared with me some things his players said to him about what’s going on and my players felt about the same way. At the end of the day it’s about making productive citizens. Though the events have caused racial divides, the teams wanted to show a coming together. Yes, basketball is important to them but what happens outside of it is more important. For me, it was very emotional to see the respect shown. When we presented the idea, not one of our players balked. A couple even said they wanted to do something but couldn’t think of a way. Our hope is that this act will be etched in their minds for awhile.” The show of solidarity did not go unnoticed as fans gave both teams a standing ovation. Even after the hard fought game players from both teams chatted and laughed with each other for about an hour after the final horn. Sporting events have a way of bringing people together no matter what color, race, creed or sexual orientation they are. Those in attendance this particular night witnessed something special. And oh yeah, the game was pretty good. Harriet Wallace of Wallace Media group contributed to this article.

Ensworth Sophomore “Gitten” It Done By Scott C. Wallace

Tyra Gittens is a special athlete. As a freshman, she smoked the competition in the heptathlon at the Tennessee State Athletic Association scoring 3,563 points. Her closes opponent accumulated 3,419. In the high jump, she set a state meet record by clearing the bar at 5’10”. Winning state as a freshman would seem to be a huge accomplishment for a teenage. Gittens is not yet satisfied. “I started track in the fifth grade because I thought it was fun watching my sister do it,” said Gittens on WTNTribune Radio Sports’ Bench Press Show. “I want to clear 6’0” this year in the high jump and improve on my times. I have

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colleges sending letters already and my goal is to make it in the Olympics. I know my school work is first so I work hard in the classroom. I also have to work hard to keep in shape so I can reach my goals.” Hard work may be an understatement for Gittens. Having a father that ran track himself, she has a live-in trainer. During the summer, she competes for Precision Track Club where she has placed second in the Junior Olympics two years straight (2012-2013) in the heptathlon. This year she won it all and placed second in the high jump and third in the 100 meter hurdles. Even though she is small in stature, she has thrown the shot put 34’7”. Her strength is somewhat of a mystery to her. She credits her parents and siblings for keeping her on track. “I don’t know it crazy to me,” said a laughing Gittens. “My dad has me doing some stuff that I can’t explain. We have workout equipment at home when I can’t get to school. As far as nutrition, if it wasn’t for my mother I would probably eat junk food all the time. It is seven kids in all so it has always been very competitive around the house. I am the second to the last so I get a lot of grief. They all are important to me. I wouldn’t be where I am without them. I want to be ready in 2020 for the Olympics. With everyone’s support, I know I can make it.”

Lifestyle & ENTERTAINMENT THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, December 11 - 17, 2014

Nashville Cookbook Author Offers RX for Holiday Cooking

Best-selling cookbook author Anne Byrn

By Janice Malone

2. Preparation for the role? “I had quite a bit of character training back It’s not too many of us who didn’t when we did rehearsals in April-July. grow up loving the bigger than life char- Each character was broken down for us acters from the fantasy world of Marvel individually. For the female characters, Comics. Even for girls, there was still it was best to look at the differences besomething magical and cool about readtween each one. For instance, Madame ing a Marvel Comic book. And now, thanks to the talented people at Feld Hydra has more of an aggressive stance Entertainment, adult children can now a demeanor about her as supposed to experience Marvel Universe Live! The Storm who has a regal and strong presnational touring show is taking the live ence in her stance and combat fighting. entertainment experience to a whole new Along with combat fighting, every single level, with a mind-blowing show unlike female character and characters in generanything you’ve seen before. Watch your al of their own unique style to them, esfavorite Marvel Super Heroes including pecially mine considering I am a dancer. Spider-Man and The Avengers (Iron I was able to add what I excel at and turn Man, Black Widow, Hulk and more) and it into a stage fight! That was honestly so threatening villains come to life in an cool for me and very accomplishing. We action-packed arena extravaganza. This would even work individually with cerfirst-ever live Marvel tour is being hailed tain scenes just to get the character down as the most technically advanced live show, with cutting-edge special effects, prior to all the stunts and interactions.” 3. Show has very few female charpyrotechnics, aerial stunts, martial arts, motorcycles and more. It all comes to the acters. What’s that like for you? “Marvel Universe LIVE! is definitely a male Bridgestone Arena December 12 - 14. One of the many performers in the dominated show which makes it so very Marvel Universe Live! is 20-year-old honoring and humbling to not only play Nashvillian Chelsea Hough, who stars such an iconic super hero but to truly as “Storm” in the show. Chelsea is a stand out amongst the men not to menresident of Mount Juliet and is a gradu- tion getting to inspire young African ate Mt. Juliet High School. She went on American girls and women.” to attend both the University of Alabama 4. Storm controls the weather. If and Western Kentucky University. Chelyou could really do that, what season sea auditioned for the role of Storm in would be longest and shortest? “If I Los Angeles. Now, as a full time cast member of the Marvel Universe Live! had the ability to manipulate the weather Show, Chelsea is having the time of her without causing a domino effect of globlife. Here she answers 5 Questions & 5 al warming or some kind catastrophe Answers about her coveted role in the elsewhere on earth, (LoL). I would have it be perfectly fall all year round. Some show: 1. The first time you saw the movie days being warmer than others and vice X-Men movie? “I only caught glimpses versa. I absolutely LOVE the fall and no of the older X-Men movies with Storm how to dress for that particular season.” but fell in love with the character im5. Favorite Nashville spots for shopmediately! I did however watch X-Men ping or eating and having fun? “Opry First Class all the way through (although Mills has always been the perfect area Storm was not featured in that particufor me and my friends and family to lar movie), as well as the newest X-Men movie Days of Future Past of course. go shopping and enjoy all kinds of difWatching Days of Future Past was prob- ferent eatery. My favorite part of Opry ably the most stressful thing I have ever Mills would have to be Dave & Buster’s, went through in terms of a watching a though it used to be called Jillian’s. Armovie (LpL) but I truly loved both of cade games and food have always been the perfect combination for a good time!” them!” By Janice Malone

next week in entertainment • A chat with recording artist Cheyenne Elliott, granddaughter of music legend Dionne Warwick, about their new duet single that was produced by award winning songwriter/producer Narada Michael Walden. Narada and Dionne will also speak about the new project. • Kam Williams talks with Dr. Henry Louis Gates about his hit PBS series Finding Your Roots: Season Two, now available on DVD.

NASHVILLE, TN — If your Thanksgiving dinner turned into a “giving thanks” that no one got food poisoned type of an event, don’t panic. Help is on the way! Best-selling cookbook author Anne Byrn’s latest book, ANNE BYRN SAVES THE DAY! can help those kitchen challenged cooks through the rest of the 2014 holiday season. Anne, a Nashville resident, is the former food editor at The Tennessean. Her latest offering features recipes ranging from go-to appetizers, comfy soups and salads, delicious main courses, and one-of-a-kind desserts poised to please any crowd. These are recipes home cooks will be thrilled to fall back on again and again. Anne Byrn grew up in Nashville enjoying her mom’s southern style cooking. After being smitten with the cooking bug herself, she went on to take classes from numerous cooking experts that included Julia Child. She even studied cooking in Paris, France before becoming a renowned cookbook author. Anne was the food editor at The Atlanta Journal Constitution and has appeared on numerous national TV shows with her cooking expertise. After sorting through hundreds of recipes, 125 made the cut for inclusion in the latest cookbook. After more than 30 years of experience in cookbook authoring, how does this dessert expert select her recipes? “The recipe has to make me hungry!” reveals Anne. “After writing down all the ingredients and instructions, when I go back to read it again, if it still makes me hungry, then I will consider it.”

According to the author, her current cookbook is ideal for people who may be asked by a friend or family member to bring a side dish or two for the upcoming holiday dinner. “To me, those side dishes really do make the meal when it comes to holiday dinners. When people are young they’re often trying to find that ideal recipe that they can call their own—a recipe people will associate with just you. Good vegetable recipe sides from the current book for Christmas include: “Broccoli Jennifer.” or “Kren’s Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Pecans.” Like her previous books, each recipe’s been personally tested several times, up to four times, in order to make sure it passes the taste test. Anne says a good cookbook writer must sample a recipe because, “You want to make sure it tastes good.” Within recent years Anne’s become known to millions as “The Cake Mix Doctor” because of the overwhelming success of her best-selling book by the same name. During the Christmas season some of her family’s favorite personal cake recipes from her hit books include: The Darn

Good Chocolate Cake, The Banana Cake with caramel frosting and any of her orange cake recipes. “One of my family’s personal favorite recipes during Christmas is the fresh orange cake using a yellow cake mix; grated orange zest, and using the actual fresh orange juice in the batter. The frosting has orange crème cheese frosting. Citrus is just a wonderful addition to a Christmas-time meal, along with holiday cookies and other desserts,” shares Anne. One of the really cool aspects of Anne Byrn’s cookbooks is that she doesn’t penalize cooks for not making everything from scratch. In fact, she actually encourages them to cut those culinary corners when needed. She says, “Being a wife and working mother, you must be realistic. You might have to use those frozen pie crusts or a cake mix from the box in order to save time and get your family fed. My goal is to prepare something that looks fabulous and tastes great. So what if I cheated a little bit!” For more information about Anne Byrn and her assortment of cookbooks visit www.cakemixdoctor. com

UPCOMING NASHVILLE EVENTS December 12: Free Form Friday! at the Centennial Black Box Theater Phone: (615) 862-8440 December 13: Frosty Fireman 5K fundraising event http://www.active.com/ nashville-tn/running/races/frost-fireman-5k-2014

December 13: “A Christmas Carol” at the Belcourt Theater. www.belcourt.org December 14: THE RYMAN DIARIES at The Downtown Nashville Public Library, at 2:30pm. It’s a free event.

** To be included in our events calendar please email info to tribunenews1@aol.com

ENTERTAINMENT THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, December 11 - 17, 2014

TERRI’S BOOK REVIEW

‘Memoirs of an Elf’ by Devin Scillian Review by Terri Schlichenmeyer

pier if Santa would hurry up. Santa says Spark worries too much. And then Your mom and dad take it’s “launch time!” their jobs very seriously. Guam and Fiji are first They get to work on for gift delivery, followed time and they do a good by New Zealand. Santa job. Sometimes, they starts singing his favormight even stay late to finite Christmas carol, and ish a project because it’s he stops to pet every dog. important to be responsiSanta loves dogs, and they TERRI ble. That’s a lesson they’ve love him, but that takes SCHLICHENMEYER taught you because you time and there’s none to take your around-thespare. As Santa plays with house jobs seriously, too. You always do a puppy named Tugboat, Spark says it’s your chores right because people depend time to go. At halfway around the world on you. But in the new book “Memoirs of and with the bag half-empty, the sleigh an Elf” by Devin Scillian, illustrated by starts falling behind. Santa needs to step Tim Bowers, an important job is done cor- it up, but he’s too busy enjoying the cookrectly because Christmas depends on it! ies that kids have left for him. Santa loves cookies – except ginger snaps. Those are the ones he gives to Spark, Bobbin, and Nutshell. Spark would love it if you’d leave more gingersnaps. With nine hours to go, they finish Mexico City. Four hours to go, and they’re done with South America so Santa takes a minute to play with the toys. Spark urges him to hurry. It’s almost Christmas morning…And with a half-hour to go, they finish! But there’s something left in Santa’s sack. It’s something very important Illustrated by Tim Bowers c.2014, Sleeping Bear Press that someone will miss very, $16.99 32 pages very much. Can St. Nick save Christmas in the nick of time? Oh my, but It’s Christmas Eve, a quarter to ten, and Spark Elf is getting antsy. In just two there’s all kinds of cute inside “Memoirs hours, he and his fellow elves Bobbin and of an Elf.” They made me want to read this book Nutshell will help Santa deliver presents. The reindeer are ready, the sleigh is full, all over again. This is not your traditionand because he feels “so good,” Spark al Christmas story, but reading it surely could become a new tradition for your snaps an elfie. At quarter to eleven, with an hour to family. It’s meant for kids ages 5-to-10, go, it starts to snow and that makes Spark but “Memoirs of an Elf” is serious fun for really happy. It would make him even hap- anyone.

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NASHVILLE, TN — After nearly three years, the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum will dim the lights on its major exhibition, The Bakersfield Sound: Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, and California Country on December 31, 2014. This sweeping look at West Coast country music opened in March 2012 for a 21-month run but was extended due to its popularity with museum visitors. On March 27, 2015, the museum will shift focus from one sixties-era music community to another when Dylan, Cash, and The Nashville Cats: A New Music City replaces Bakersfield. The new exhibit explores the Nashville music scene in the late 1960s and early 1970s, a time of great cultural vitality for Music City. When Bob Dylan came to Nashville to make his classic album Blonde on Blonde, he brought unprecedented attention to the city’s ultratalented musicians, and many folkies and rockers followed in his wake. With his network television show, Johnny Cash offered these outsiders who came to Nashville to record a platform to reach a national audience, the same as he did for his fellow country artists. The new exhibit looks at the impact those events had on the Nashville Cats and Music City as a whole. The museum will send the Bakersfield Sound exhibit out in style with a series of three special programs included with museum admission and membership. For more information about the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is available at: www. countrymusichalloffame.org or by calling (615) 416-2001. Saturday, Dec. 13: 2 pm Concert: Close Up the Honky-Tonks: Chuck Mead and Special Guests Pay Tribute to the Bakersfield Sound. Through his work as a solo artist, with bands BR549 and the Hillbilly All-Stars, and as musical director for the Broadway hit Million Dollar Quartet, Chuck Mead has brought the sounds of traditional country and honky-tonk music to contemporary fans. He will lead his band through a rollicking set of Bakersfield Sound classics from Merle Haggard, Buck Owens, Wynn Stewart and others. Special guest appearances by indie singer-songwriter Caitlin Rose, California-bred new artist Cam, California double-neck guitar whiz Deke Dickerson and others. Included with museum admission. Free to museum members. Limited seating. Program pass required. Sunday, Dec. 14: 1 pm Double-neck Guitar Demonstration: Deke Dickerson Based in Los Angeles where he fronts the Ecco-Fonics, Deke Dickerson is a master of the double-neck guitar styles that gained popularity along with the Bakersfield Sound. He has collaborated with Larry Collins of the Collins Kids, Duane Eddy, Randy Fuller (of the Bobby Fuller Four), Los Straitjackets, and the Trashmen. Dickerson has recorded guitar for various film, television, and radio projects, including the films Election andSideways, and Theme Time Radio Hour with Bob Dylan on Sirius XM RadioIncluded with Museum admission. Free to Museum members. Saturday, Dec. 27: 12:30 pm Family Program: I Spy Design: Bakersfield: Design is all around us. In the museum, design is seen in intricate costumes, one-ofa-kind instruments, customized cars, vintage photographs, and many other distinctive artifacts. This workshop will begin with a brief conversation about design principles—including line, color, shape, and texture—followed by an exploration of our exhibition The Bakersfield Sound: Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, and California Country. Aspiring designers will examine rhinestones, embroidery, and symbolism before taking a photo that captures a design element. Participants will walk away with their design picture in a custom-made frame. Cameras are optional. Offered in support of the exhibition Bakersfield Sound: Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, and California Country. For ages 5 and up with accompanying adults. Takes place in the Taylor Swift Education Center. Included with museum admission. Free to museum members. Program pass required. Children and up to two accompanying adults may attend the program and tour the museum at a discounted rate. Sunday, Dec. 28: Noon – 2 pm Family Program: Hall of Fame Plaque Create your own Hall of Fame plaque or medallion! Buck Owens and Merle Haggard are two of the many members of the Country Music Hall of Fame. They have made significant contributions to country music history. Reflect on 2014 and think about your accomplishments and what you hope to achieve in 2015. What Hall of Fame would you like to be a member of? What will you be known for? All ages. Takes place in the Taylor Swift Education Center. Included with museum admission. Free to museum members. Children and up to two accompanying adults may attend the program and tour the museum for a discounted rate. Sunday, Dec. 28 - 2 pm Film Screening: The Buck Owens Show featuring Merle Haggard and Bonnie Owens (1967). Buck Owens and the Buckaroos grin through two episodes of this television series with music, comedy, and bright, sequined costumes. Owens welcomes guests the Blue Ridge Quartet, Merle Haggard, Bonnie Owens, and Don Rich. These episodes feature some classic Haggard and Owens songs, such as “The Bottle Let Me Down” and “Sam’s Place.” 54 minutes. Included with museum admission. Free to museum members.

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ENTERTAINMENT THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, December 11 - 17, 2014

‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ Coming to TPAC By Jaz Dorsey

This classic family friendly entertainment will run from December 16 - 21 in TPAC’s Polk Theatre, with 7 pm performances. The role of Rudolph is being played by Lexy Baeza. On playing Rudolph, Lexy says, “I did not realize that this would be one of my dream roles. I enjoy playing a character who grows in conﬁdence.” Lexy is really looking forward to exploring Music City. She was here on tour once before but got sick, so this time she plans to get out and do the town. Even though she’s only 23, Baeza has already established quite a career. Starting at around 5 or 6 years old, Lexy’s mother recognized that her two daughters had talent. She later took them to audition for a children’s theatre company in Orange County, Ca. where she grew up. Lexy was quite outgoing and enjoyed the attention. It didn’t take long before ﬁnding herself at home in the theatre at a very early age. At eight she played Toto in a production of THE

job with Three-D Theatricals in Orange County. She played one of the lost boys in PETER PAN and then played Logan in SPELLING BEE. She then moved to Missouri for a seven-week run play in John Darling’s PETER PAN with Cathy Rigby. On playing Rudolph, Lexy says, “I did not realize that this would be one of my dream roles. I enjoy playing a character who grows in conﬁdence.” Lexy is really looking Company of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical forward to exploring Music City. Photo by Karen Almond Photography She was here on tour once before but got sick, so this time she plans WIZARD OF OZ, for which she won an award “So I’ve had experience playing an animal before,” Lexy recalls. to get out and do the town. For ticket info, visit www. Right out of high school she got her ﬁrst professional tpac.org

RYCH’S CORNER

ABC Black-ish Actors to Highlight Parade

By Rych McCain, www.twitter.com/rychmccain and Facebook (Like Me) www. rychmccainhollyhoodnotes.blogspot.com

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JANUARY 23 SCHERMERHORN SYMPHONY CENTER JAZZ SERIES

Presented without orchestra

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The 83rd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade billed as the largest Christmas celebration in America took place this past Sunday. The weather however, did not fully cooperate and it rained off and on, forcing the world’s longest parade red carpet to relocate in a parking structure because it had become a virtual river. The parade was co-hosted by Dean Cain, Laura McKenzie, Erik Estrada and Montel Williams. The Grand Marshal was Academy Award, Golden Globe Award and Grammy Award winning legend Stevie Wonder who also performed as did Earth Wind & Fire, Estelle, Heart, Jesse McCartney. Other performers included, Mark Ballas, R5, Richie Sambora with Orianthi, Rita Wilson and Taylor Dayne. The parade will broadcast as a twohour special on December 10, 2014 at 4 PM on the Hallmark Channel, with an additional run on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries on December 19th at 5 PM. It will broadcast throughout the month of December on more than 350 stations on December 19th including airing worldwide to over 1 million American service men and women via the Armed Forces Network @HlywdChristmas#Hollywoo dChristmasParade The TV, music, sports and ﬁlm stars were way too many to list. However, this columnist’s pick of the night was the young cast from the ABC-TV hit sitcom “Black-ish. The youngsters were all huddled and stuffed inside the crowed garage where the make shift red carpet was moved and we got together along with their parents for some laughs. Starting with the two youngest; how do they like being on the show? Miles Brown (“Jack”) says “Being on my ﬁrst TV show is really amazing since it’s a new hit and it’s a really good experience because we have all of the veterans here.” Marsai chimes in adding “It’s very great. I love being on the show with

l-r, Youth cast of “Black-ish” Marsai Martin, Miles Brown, (top) Yara Shadidi and Marcus Scribner Photo by Rych McCain

all of these amazing people. It’s really great.” Yara (Shahidi) is always a bundle of positive energy and laughs saying “I mean it’s been a fabulous time because it’s one of those things where we go to the set and I know we just have fun all day. This is just basically what we do.” Marcus is also not only energetic but a very well spoken teen. He says “The experience is amazing. I’m just ecstatic that the show is doing so well. It’s super exciting to be working on a show with Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross. I mean I’m just in shock still. It’s so awesome.” The show deals with the concept of a well to do Black family in a White neighborhood where the dad is trying to make sure his children know they are Black. How crazy is this to work with on set? Marcus Scribner (“Andre Jr.”) laughs, “It’s cool to bring it to TV because nowadays the lines between races are becoming blurred, so it’s awesome to bring something so real and so natural to TV and it’s just an awesome experience” Yara (“Zoey”) adds, “It’s technically not a Black show because every family can kind of relate to the different things that happen every day. But the way the writers are able to portray our lives; it’s something that I relate to so well.”

FORECLOSURES & LEGALS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, December 11 - 17, 2014 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 October 11, 2006, executed by ANTHONY CUNNINGHAM AND JANICE STANLEY, conveying certain real property therein described to SUPERIOR TITLE, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded October 17, 2006, at Instrument Number 20061017-0128642; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON fka THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-23 who is now the owner of said debt; 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 Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on January 8, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the Front Entrance of The Historic Davidson County Courthouse, One Public Square, Nashville, TN 37201, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING LOT NO. 331 ON THE MAP OF JOYWOOD HEIGHTS, SECTION 2, OF RECORD IN BOOK 1130, PAGE 92, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR SAID COUNTY, TO WHICH PLAN REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE LEGAL DESCRIPTION. Parcel ID: 07104007700 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 2613 JONES AVENUE, NASHVILLE, TN 37207. 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): ANTHONY CUNNINGHAM AND JANICE STANLEY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: CITIFINANCIAL, INC., Tennessee Department of Revenue The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived 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. In addition this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the Tennessee Department of Revenue, pursuant to T.C.A. 67-1-1433C(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record in: Instrument Number 20071107-0131235. Notice of the sale has been given to the State of Tennessee in accordance with T.C.A. 671-1433b(1). 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/propertylistings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #75345 2014-12-04 2014-12-11 2014-12-18 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 May 5, 2005, executed by GEORGE E. BONEE AND MELODY J. BONEE, conveying certain real property therein described to CUMBERLAND TITLE , as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded May 12, 2005, at Instrument Number 20050512-0053894; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, 2005-FF4, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-FF4 who is now the owner of said debt; 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 Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on January 8, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the Front Entrance of The Historic Davidson County Courthouse, One Public Square, Nashville, TN 37201, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: BEING LOT NO. 42 ON THE PLAN OF SOUTHFORK SUBDIVISION, SECTION ONE, AS OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 6250, PAGE 384 AND 385, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH SAID PLAN REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE LEGAL DESCRIPTION THEREOF. Parcel ID: 06409020200 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 109 BRIAR OAKS COURT, OLD HICKORY, TN 37138. 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): THE ESTATE AND/OR HEIRSAT-LAW OF GEORGE BONEE OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Internal Revenue Service (TN) The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived 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. In addition this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record in: Instrument Number 20100802-0060452. Notice of the sale has been given to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b). THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www. rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #75474 2014-12-11 2014-12-18 2014-12-25 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on January 8, 2015 on or about 12:00PM local time, at the Davidson County Courthouse, South Main door, One Public Square, Nashville, Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by LORA MAE DEMUMBRAN, to PRLAP, INC.,, Trustee, on May 9, 2001, as Instrument No. 20010524-0054447 in the real property records of Davidson County Register’s Office, Tennessee. Owner of Debt: Christiana Trust, a division of Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity but as Trustee of ARLP Trust 5 The following real estate located in Davidson County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: BEGIN LOT NO.7 ON THE MAP OF FARMS HEIGHTS, SECTION 2, AS FOR RECORD IN BOOK 2083, PAGE 71. REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR SAID COUNTY, SAID LOT NO.7 FRONTS 114.66 FEET ON THE WESTERLY SIDE OF COLBY DRIVE AND RUNS BACK BETWEEN LINES, 221.3 FEET ON THE NORTHERLY SIDE AND 267.9 FEET ON THE SOUTHERLY SIDE TO A LINE IN THE REAR ON WHICH IT MEASURES 189.8 FEET THEREON. BEING THAT PARCEL OF LAND CONVEYED TO C.F.DEMUMBRAW AND WIFE LORA MAE DEMUMBRAW FROM BARLOW W. MAYNARD AND WIFE, JOHNETTE S. MAYNARD BY THAT DEED DATED 05/09/1959 AND RECORDED 06/16/1959 IN DEED BOOK 2910, AT PAGE 561 OF THE DAVIDSON COUNTY, TN PUBLIC REGISTRY, TAX MAP REFERENCE: 133-07-D-013-00 Tax ID: 133070013.00 Current Owner(s) of Property: LORA MAE DEMUMBRAN The street address of the above described property is believed to be 3311 COLBY DR, NASHVILLE, TN 37211, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. 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. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE. IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE DEPOSIT PAID. THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE GRANTOR, THE GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: SHERMAN ACQUISITION LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, ASSIGNEE OF SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO AND CAVALRY PORTFOLIO SERVICES LLC AND RESURGENT CAPITAL SERVICES, LP AND JUDGMENT IN FAVOR OF DILLARD NAT`L BANK THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 35-5-117 have been met. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the State of Tennes-

see Department of Revenue, or the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or Workforce Development are listed as Interested Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of this foreclosure is being given to them and the Sale will be subject to the applicable governmental entities right to redeem the property as required by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433.This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to conﬁrmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee s attorney. MWZM File No. 14-004970670 JASON S. MANGRUM, J.P. SELLERS, LORI LIANE LONG, Substitute Trustee(s) Premier Building, Suite 404 5217 Maryland Way Brentwood, TN 37027 PHONE: (615) 238-3630 EMAIL: tnsales@mwzmlaw.com Ad #75669 2014-11-27 2014-12-04 2014-12-11

Revenue, or the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or Workforce Development are listed as Interested Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of this foreclosure is being given to them and the Sale will be subject to the applicable governmental entities right to redeem the property as required by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433.This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to conﬁrmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee s attorney. MWZM File No. 14-002688-670 JASON S. MANGRUM, J.P. SELLERS, LORI LIANE LONG, Substitute Trustee(s) Premier Building, Suite 404 5217 Maryland Way Brentwood, TN 37027 PHONE: (615) 238-3630 EMAIL: tnsales@mwzmlaw.com Ad #75677 2014-11-27 2014-12-04 2014-12-11

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 August 15, 2006, executed by JOYCENE ELLISON AND WILBUR K. ELLISON, conveying certain real property therein described to MITCHELL A. WATTS Attorney at Law, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded August 16, 2006, at Instrument Number 20060816-0100944; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the holders of the Certificates, First Horizon Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series FHAMS 2006-FA6 who is now the owner of said debt; 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 Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on January 8, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the Front Entrance of The Historic Davidson County Courthouse, One Public Square, Nashville, TN 37201, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: BEING LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK 2, ON THE PLAN OF FISK UNIVERSITY PLACE OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 421, PAGES 4-5, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. Parcel ID: 09205028700 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 813 32ND AVENUE NORTH, NASHVILLE, TN 37209. 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): JOYCENE ELLISON AND WILBUR K. ELLISON OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived 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/propertylistings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #75686 2014-12-11 2014-12-18 2014-12-25

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on January 8, 2015 on or about 12:00PM local time, at the Davidson County Courthouse, South Main door, One Public Square, Nashville, Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by LISA SONCRANT, to ADVANTAGE TITLE & ESCROW, Trustee, on March 23, 2005, as Instrument No. 20050329-0034026 in the real property records of Davidson County Register’s Office, Tennessee. Owner of Debt: HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR OWNIT MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-3 The following real estate located in Davidson County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING LOT NO. 29 ON THE PLAN OF THE RAWLS TRACT SUBDIVISION, SECTION TWO, AS OF RECORD IN BOOK 1424, PAGE 84, SAID REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. Tax ID: 071 08 0 352.00 Current Owner(s) of Property: LISA SONCRANT The street address of the above described property is believed to be 529 EDWIN STREET, NASHVILLE, TN 37207, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. 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. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE. IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE DEPOSIT PAID. THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE GRANTOR, THE GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: None THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 35-5-117 have been met. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or Workforce Development are listed as Interested Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of this foreclosure is being given to them and the Sale will be subject to the applicable governmental entities right to redeem the property as required by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433.This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee s attorney. MWZM File No. 14-005117670 JASON S. MANGRUM, J.P. SELLERS, LORI LIANE LONG, Substitute Trustee(s) Premier Building, Suite 404 5217 Maryland Way Brentwood, TN 37027 PHONE: (615) 238-3630 EMAIL: tnsales@mwzmlaw.com Ad #75676 2014-11-27 2014-12-04 2014-12-11 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on January 8, 2015 on or about 12:00PM local time, at the Davidson County Courthouse, South Main door, One Public Square, Nashville, Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by MEREDITH E CRENSHAW, to BRENDA R. LEHMAN, Trustee, on December 21, 1999, as Instrument No. 200001060001763 in the real property records of Davidson County Register’s Office, Tennessee. Owner of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I Trust 2004-BO1 The following real estate located in Davidson County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING LOT NO. 148 ON THE PLAN OF CHATHAM POINTE OF RECORD IN BOOK 6900, PAGES 444 THROUGH 447, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAN REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE LEGAL DESCRIPTION. Tax ID: 15010a14800co Current Owner(s) of Property: MEREDITH E CRENSHAW The street address of the above described property is believed to be 3113 KENNEBECK PLACE, ANTIOCH, TN 37013, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. 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. THE TRUSTEE/ SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE. IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE DEPOSIT PAID. THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE GRANTOR, THE GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: FAVOR OF GAULT FINANCIAL, LLC., AND FAVOR OF ARROW FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 35-5-117 have been met. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the State of Tennessee Department of

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 July 30, 2010, executed by RODERICK C. CLAYBROOKS, conveying certain real property therein described to LARRY A. WEISSMAN, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded August 5, 2010, at Instrument Number 20100805-0061548; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, A Delaware Limited Liability Company who is now the owner of said debt; 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 Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on January 15, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the Front Entrance of the Historic Courthouse located at 1 Public Square , located in Nashville, 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 Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING LOT 38, QUAIL RIDGE, PHASE ONE, SECTION SEVEN, FIRST REVISION, AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF RECORD IN INSTRUMENT NO. 200606270076568, IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE, DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID PROPERTY. Parcel ID: 032090B00900CO PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 4940 INDIAN SUMMER DR, NASHVILLE, TN 37207. 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): RODERICK C. CLAYBROOKS OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #75883 201411-27 2014-12-04 2014-12-11 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DAVIDSON COUNTY WHEREAS, Karen R. Smith executed a Deed of Trust to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for SunTrust Mortgage, Inc., Lender and Larry A. Weissman, Trustee(s), which was dated February 20, 2009 and recorded on April 7, 2009 in Instrument No. 200904070031818, Davidson County, Tennessee Register of Deeds. WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current holder of said Deed of Trust, SunTrust Mortgage, Inc., (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Davidson County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Holder, and that as agent for the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on January 8, 2015, at 10:00AM at the usual and customary location at the Davidson County Courthouse, Nashville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: Land in Davidson County, Tennessee, being Lot 12, Heritage View Subdivision, Section One, as shown on plat of record in Plat Book 6900, Page 772, in the Register’s Office, Davidson County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property.Being the same property conveyed to Karen Renee Smith by Warranty Deed from Kevin Kennerson and Cassandra Kennerson, husband and wife, dated February 20, 2009 of record in Instrument Number 20090407-0031817, Register’s Office, Davidson, County, Tennessee. Parcel ID Number: 042 08 0 130.00 Address/Description: 917 Heritage View Court, Madison, TN 37115. Current Owner(s): Karen Renee Smith. Other Interested Party(ies): Worlwide Asset Purchasing, LLC. The sale of the property described above shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said property for unpaid property 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; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and 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 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. This office is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department 277 Mallory Station Road Suite 115 Franklin, TN 37067

PH: 615-550-7697 FX: 615-550-8484 File No.: 13-02504 Ad #75911 2014-12-04 2014-12-11 2014-12-18 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on January 8, 2015 on or about 12:00PM local time, at the Davidson County Courthouse, South Main door, One Public Square, Nashville, Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by FRANKIE G CARLO, to ADVANCED TITLE & ESCROW, Trustee, on September 8, 2006, as Instrument No. 20060912-0112773 in the real property records of Davidson County Register’s Office, Tennessee. Owner of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-KS9 The following real estate located in Davidson County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING LOT NO. 254, ON THE PLAN OF VILLAGES OF BRENTWOOD, PHASE SIX, SECOND REVISION, AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 6900, PAGE 316, IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION. Tax ID: 161100B06300CO Current Owner(s) of Property: FRANKIE G CARLO The street address of the above described property is believed to be 308 HARWICH CT, NASHVILLE, TN 37211, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. 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. THE TRUSTEE/ SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE. IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE DEPOSIT PAID. THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE GRANTOR, THE GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC JUNIOR LIEN THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 35-5-117 have been met. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or Workforce Development are listed as Interested Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of this foreclosure is being given to them and the Sale will be subject to the applicable governmental entities right to redeem the property as required by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433.This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee s attorney. MWZM File No. 14-003392670 JASON S. MANGRUM, J.P. SELLERS, LORI LIANE LONG, Substitute Trustee(s) Premier Building, Suite 404 5217 Maryland Way Brentwood, TN 37027 PHONE: (615) 238-3630 EMAIL: tnsales@mwzmlaw.com Ad #75922 2014-12-04 2014-12-11 2014-12-18 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on January 8, 2015 on or about 12:00PM local time, at the Davidson County Courthouse, South Main door, One Public Square, Nashville, Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by APPHIA K FRANKLIN AND KEVIN LAMONT FRANKLIN, to LIGHTHOUSE TITLE & ESCROW, Trustee, on October 13, 2005, as Instrument No. 20051026-0129153 in the real property records of Davidson County Register’s Office, Tennessee. Owner of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-KS12 The following real estate located in Davidson County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE BEING LOT NO. 157 ON THE PLAN OF INDIAN CREEK ESTATES SECTION 5 A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 20030424-0055115 REGISTER`S OFFICE OF DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. Tax ID: 181030A15700CO Current Owner(s) of Property: APPHIA K FRANKLIN AND KEVIN LAMONT FRANKLIN The street address of the above described property is believed to be 7248 SANTEELAH WAY, ANTIOCH, TN 37013, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. 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. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE. IF

THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE DEPOSIT PAID. THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE GRANTOR, THE GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: None THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 35-5-117 have been met. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or Workforce Development are listed as Interested Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of this foreclosure is being given to them and the Sale will be subject to the applicable governmental entities right to redeem the property as required by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433.This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee s attorney. MWZM File No. 14-001925670 JASON S. MANGRUM, J.P. SELLERS, LORI LIANE LONG, Substitute Trustee(s) Premier Building, Suite 404 5217 Maryland Way Brentwood, TN 37027 PHONE: (615) 238-3630 EMAIL: tnsales@mwzmlaw.com Ad #75947 2014-12-04 2014-12-11 2014-12-18 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 October 19, 2012, executed by LUKE ROBINSON AND QUEEN E. ROBINSON, conveying certain real property therein described to THE ROW REALTY & TITLE, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded November 8, 2012, at Instrument Number 201211080103491; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation who is now the owner of said debt; 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 Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on January 22, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the Front Entrance of The Historic Davidson County Courthouse, One Public Square, Nashville, TN 37201, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING LOT(S) 12, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP ENTITLED PHASE 2B, WALDEN WOODS, OF RECORD AS INSTRUMENT NO. 20010226-0017620, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAN REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE LEGAL DESCRIPTION. Parcel ID: 075160A03300CO PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 5028 WALDEN WOODS DRIVE, HERMITAGE, TN 37076. 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): LUKE ROBINSON AND QUEEN E. ROBINSON OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: WALDEN WOODS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived 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/propertylistings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #76097 2014-12-11 2014-12-25 2015-01-01 2015-01-08 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DAVIDSON COUNTY WHEREAS, Shamont Fowler executed a Deed of Trust to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Decision One Mortgage Company, LLC, Lender and Rick Piliponis D/B/A Music City Title, Trustee(s), which was dated July 27, 2005 and recorded on July 29, 2005 in Instrument No. 20050729-0088651, Davidson County, Tennessee Register of Deeds. WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current holder of said Deed of Trust, U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for

9B LSF8 Master Participation Trust, (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Davidson County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Holder, and that as agent for the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on January 6, 2015, at 10:00AM at the usual and customary location at the Davidson County Courthouse, Nashville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: The land Referred in this Commitment is described as follows: Land in Davidson County, Tennessee, being Lot No. 66 on the Plan of Royal Hills, Section 3, of record in Book 4860, Page 47, Register’s Office for Davidson County, Tennessee, to which reference is hereby made for a more complete and accurate legal description. Being the same property conveyed to Sterling Ventures, LLC by quitclaim deed from Charles Caudell, of record as Instrument No. 20050201-0011403, said Register’s Office. Also being the same property conveyed to Shamont Fowler by deed from Sterling Ventures, LLC of record as Instrument No. 20050729-0088650 said Register’s Office. Parcel ID Number: 05811014100 Address/Description: 625 Putnam Drive, Nashville, TN 37218. Current Owner(s): Shamont Fowler. Other Interested Party(ies): .N/A The sale of the property described above shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said property for unpaid property 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; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and 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 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. This office is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department 277 Mallory Station Road Suite 115 Franklin, TN 37067PH: 615-550-7697 FX: 615-550-8484 File No.: 14-25887 Ad #76107 2014-12-11 2014-12-18 2014-12-25 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DAVIDSON COUNTY WHEREAS, Lavonda Miller executed a Deed of Trust to SunTrust Mortgage, Inc., Lender and Larry A. Weissman, Trustee(s), which was dated February 26, 2007 and recorded on March 6, 2007 in Instrument No. 20070306-0027381, Davidson County, Tennessee Register of Deeds. WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current holder of said Deed of Trust, SunTrust Mortgage, Inc., (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Davidson County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Holder, and that as agent for the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on January 6, 2015, at 10:00AM at the usual and customary location at the Davidson County Courthouse, Nashville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: Land in Davidson County, Tennessee, being Lot No. 1, Resubdivision of Lot No. 3 of Rosebank Park, of record in Book 6200, Page 453, Register’s Office for said County, to which plan reference is hereby made for a more complete description. Being the same property conveyed to Lavonda Miller, unmarried, by deed from Noble Properties, Inc., of record in Instrument No.200703060027380, Register’s Office for Davidson County, Tennessee. Subject to all easements, restrictive covenants and conditions, and other matters of record, including all items set out on any applicable plat of record. Parcel ID Number: 08304028600 Address/ Description: 1415 Preston Drive, Nashville, TN 37206. Current Owner(s): Lavonda Miller. Other Interested Party(ies): The Housing Fund, Inc.. The sale of the property described above shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said property for unpaid property 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; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and 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 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. This office is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department 277 Mallory Station Road Suite 115 Franklin, TN 37067 PH: 615-550-7697 FX: 615-550-8484 File No.: 14-01298 Ad #76243 201412-11 2014-12-18 2014-12-25 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF TEN-

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CLASSIFIEDS 10B NESSEE, DAVIDSON COUNTY WHEREAS, Carmen F Tucker executed a Deed of Trust to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for New South Federal Savings Bank, Lender and Robert E. Arnold, Trustee(s), which was dated April 11, 2008 and recorded on April 15, 2008 in Instrument No. 20080415-0038017, Davidson County, Tennessee Register of Deeds. WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current holder of said Deed of Trust, CitiMortgage, Inc., (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Davidson County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Holder, and that as agent for the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on January 8, 2015, at 10:00AM at the usual and customary location at the Davidson County Courthouse, Nashville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: Land in Davidson County, Tennessee, being Lot No. 164, Section 2, Berkeley Hall Townhomes as shown on the First Amendment to the Master Deed for Berkeley Hall Townhomes Recorded as Instrument No., 20070705-0079992 amending Master Deed of Record as Instrument No., 20061127-0146201 together with all rights and appurtenances thereto belonging, Register’s Office for Davidson County, Tennessee. Parcel ID Number: 163020B17200 Address/Description: 754 Pippin Drive 164, Antioch, TN 37013. Current Owner(s): Carmen F. Tucker. Other Interested Party(ies): Berkley Hall Townhomes Homeowners Association and Berkley Hall Townhomes Homeowners Association. The sale of the property described above shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said property for unpaid property 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; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and 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 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. This office is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department 277 Mallory Station Road Suite 115 Franklin, TN 37067 PH: 615-550-7697 FX: 615-550-8484 File No.: 14-24746 Ad #76266 2014-12-11 2014-12-18 2014-12-25 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DAVIDSON COUNTY WHEREAS, Michael E. McClain and Valerie M. McClain executed a Deed of Trust to Banc One Financial Services of Tennessee, Inc., Lender and Michael Brown, Trustee(s), which was dated January 3, 2000 and recorded on January 5, 2000 in Instrument No. 200001050001408, Davidson County, Tennessee Register of Deeds. WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current holder of said Deed of Trust, U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust, (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Davidson County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Holder, and that as agent for the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on January 13, 2015, at 10:00AM at the usual and customary location at the Davidson County Courthouse, Nashville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: Property located at: 1119 Kirkland Avenue, Nashville, Davidson County, State of Tennessee, 37216, and: Being the Westerly one-half of Lot. 42 on the Map of Inglewood Place, as record in Book 332, Page 101, Register’s , Register’s Office for said County, to which Plat reference is hereby made for a complete and accurate description thereof.Being the same property conveyed to Michael E. McClain and wife, Valerie M. McClain on 09/27/85, by deed from Martin G. Carlson and wife, Stina Carlson, filed for record on 11/08/85, in Book 6705, Page 446, Register’s Office for Davidson County, Tennessee. Parcel ID Number: 07202017600 Address/ Description: 1119 Kirkland Avenue, Nashville, TN 37216. Current Owner(s): Michael E. McClain and Valerie M. McClain. Other Interested Party(ies): N/A The sale of the property described above shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said property for unpaid property 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; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and 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 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. This office is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department 277 Mallory Station Road Suite 115 Franklin, TN 37067 PH: 615-550-7697 FX: 615-550-8484 File No.: 14-25742 Ad #76267 201412-11 2014-12-18 2014-12-25

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CLASSIFIEDS BID NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT Adams Robinson Enterprises, Inc. is seeking bid proposals and quotes from DBE MBE and WBE subcontractors for the Sinking Creek WWTP Phase 4D Expansion project which bids on Thursday, January 8th, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. Plans may be viewed at Adams Robinson Enterprises, 2735 Needmore Rd., Dayton, OH 45414. Online at files.adamsrobinson. com, login: arco password: estimating; on file at Smith Seckman Reid, Inc., 2995 Sidco Drive, Nashville, TN 37204; Nashville Minority Business Center, 223 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., Suite 205, Nashville, TN 37203-3513; and Murfreesboro Water and Sewer Dept., 300 N. W. Broad Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37133-1477. Items of work to be subcontracted include, but are not limited to the following: Excavation & Backfill, Reinforcing Steel, Glass & Glazing, Plumbing, Instrumentation, Clearing & Grubbing, Fence, Trucking & Hauling, Masonry, Caulking, HVAC, Demolition, Erosion Control, Site Grading, Asphalt Paving, Waterproofing, Doors & Windows, Painting, Electrical, and Precast Concrete. Submit written proposals until 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 8th, 2015 to Adams Robinson Enterprises, 2735 Needmore Road, Dayton, OH 45414, Phone (937) 274-5318; Fax (937) 274-0836 or email arco@adamsrobinson.com Publish December 11, 2014 IN THE JUVENILE COURT FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE AT NASHVILLE CAROLYN ANN WORLEY and CHARLES NEWTON, IV, Petitioners, vs ALLEN THOMAS WORLEY Respondents File No: 2014-4316 PT: 195116 NOTICE OF ENTRY REQUESTED ORDER TO SERVE BY PUBLICATION This cause came to be heard on the 13th day of October, 2014, it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the ordinary

THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, December 11 - 17, 2014 process of law cannot be served upon Allen Thomas Worley it is ordered that said Respondent be served by publication and that said Defendant enter his appearance herein within thirty (30) days after January 1, 2015. the same being the date of the last publication of this notice to be held at Juvenile Court located at 100 Woodland Street, Nashville, Tennessee, and defend or default will be taken against him. It is therefore ORDERED that a copy of this Order be published for four (4) weeks succession in a published newspaper in Nashville Tennessee, starting December 11, 2014. It is further ORDERED that said four (4) week succession publication will constitute service upon Allen Thomas Worley in the abovecaptioned case. ENTERED THIS THE 14th DAY OF November, of 2014. HON. SCOTT ROSENBERG, MAGISTRATE APPROVED FOR ENTRY: Jennifer Sheppard, #24699 Martin Heller Potempa & Sheppard, PLLC 2122 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212 (615) 8007096 December 11, 18, 25, 2014 and January 1, 2015 STEPHANIE DIANE COLLIER Vs TORS DONTA COPPAGE Non-Resident Notice 3rd Circuit Court Docket No. 14D1658 In this cause it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the defendant is a nonresident of the State of Tennessee, therefore the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon TORS DONTA COPPAGE. It is ordered that said Defendant enter her appearance herein with thirty (30) days after December 11, 2014 same being the date of the last publication of this notice to be held at the Metropolitan Circuit Court located a 1 Public Square, Room 302, Nashville, Tennessee, and defend or default will be taken on January 12, 2015. It is therefore ordered that a copy of this Order be published for four (4) weeks succession in the TENNESSEE TRIBUNE, a newspaper published in Nashville. Richard R. Rooker, Clerk By: Deputy Clerk C. Fleming Date: November 12, 2014 Michael Freeman Attorney for Plaintiff Publish November 20, 27, December 4, 11, 2014 MONICA PATRICIA OROZCO AGUILAR Vs ENRIQUE MOLINA MORALES Non-Resident Notice 4TH Circuit Court Docket No. 14D2077 In this cause it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the defendant is a nonresident of the State of Tennessee, therefore the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon ENRIQUE MOLINA MORALES. It is ordered that said Defendant enter her appearance herein with thirty (30) days after December 11, 2014 same being the date of the last publication of this notice to be held at the Metropolitan Circuit Court located a 1 Public Square, Room 302, Nashville, Tennessee, and defend or default will be taken on January 12, 2015. It is therefore ordered that a copy of this Order be published for four (4) weeks succession in the TENNESSEE TRIBUNE, a newspaper published in Nashville. Richard R. Rooker, Clerk By Deputy Clerk C. Haefner Date: November 12, 2014David D. Hall Attorney for Plaintiff Publish November 20, 27, December 4, 11, 2014 DENNISE GONZALEZ Vs ELMER ISRRAEL SALAZAR Non-Resident Notice 4TH Circuit Court Docket No. 14D1180 In this cause it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the defendant is a nonresident of the State of Tennessee, therefore the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon ELMER ISRRAEL SALAZAR. It is ordered that said Defendant enter her appearance herein with thirty (30) days after December 11, 2014 same being the date of the last publication of this notice to be held at the Metropolitan Circuit Court located a 1 Public Square, Room 302, Nashville, Tennessee, and defend or default will be taken on January 12, 2015. It is therefore ordered that a copy of this Order be published for four (4) weeks succession in the TENNESSEE TRIBUNE, a newspaper published in Nashville. Richard R. Rooker, Clerk By: Deputy Clerk C. FLEMING Date: November 12, 2014 NATHAN COLBURN Attorney for Plaintiff Publish November 20, 27, December 4, 11, 2014 NAA YAA ONYINA-MENSAH Vs YAW ASANTE Non-Resident Notice 4TH Circuit Docket No. 14D1632 In this cause it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the defendant is a nonresident of the State of Tennessee, therefore the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon YAW ASANTE. It is ordered that said Defendant enter HIS appearance herein with thirty (30) days after December 18, 2014 same being the date of the last publication of this notice to be held at the Metropolitan Circuit Court located a 1 Public Square, Room 302, Nashville, Tennessee, and defend or default will be taken on January 19, 2015. It is therefore ordered that a copy of this Order be published for four (4) weeks succession in the TENNESSEE TRIBUNE, a newspaper published in Nashville. Richard R. Rooker, Clerk By: C. Fleming Deputy Clerk Date: November 19, 2014 Connie Reguli Morgan Woodson Miller Julia Shaver AttorneyS for Plaintiff Publish November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2014 BONITA M. BLUE-WASHINGTON Vs CHIFFONDA WASHINGTON Non-Resident Notice 4TH Circuit Docket No. 14D1704 In this cause it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the defendant is a nonresident of the State of Tennessee, therefore the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon CHIFFONDA WASHINGTON. It is ordered that said Defendant enter HIS appearance herein with thirty (30) days after December 18, 2014 same being the date of the last publication of this notice to be held at the Metropolitan Circuit Court located a 1 Public Square, Room 302, Nashville, Tennessee, and defend or default will be taken on January 19, 2015. It is therefore ordered that a copy of this Order be published for four (4) weeks succession in the TENNESSEE TRIBUNE, a newspaper published in Nashville. Richard R. Rooker, Clerk By: C. Fleming Deputy Clerk Date: November 19, 2014 M. Oliver Osemwegie Attorney for Plaintiff Publish November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2014

DONALD RAY YOUNG MELTA CAROLE FLIPPEN YOUNG PATRICIA MARY GAIL YOUNG Vs CHRISTOPHER LEE WILLIAMS Non-Resident Notice 4TH Circuit Docket No. 10A80 In this cause it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the defendant is a nonresident of the State of Tennessee, therefore the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon CHRISTOPHER LEE WILLIAMS. It is ordered that said Defendant enter HIS appearance herein with thirty (30) days after December 18, 2014 same being the date of the last publication of this notice to be held at the Metropolitan Circuit Court located a 1 Public Square, Room 302, Nashville, Tennessee, and defend or default will be taken on January 19, 2015. It is therefore ordered that a copy of this Order be published for four (4) weeks succession in the TENNESSEE TRIBUNE, a newspaper published in Nashville. Richard R. Rooker, Clerk By C. Fleming Deputy Clerk Date: November 19, 2014 Randy P. Lucas Attorney for Plaintiff Publish November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2014 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT MILWAUKEE COUNTY Family Division In re: the marriage of JANICE SMITH Petitioner - and - - R.B. SMITH Respondent ORDER FOR PRETRIAL ORDER TO APPEAR CASE # I FA 004347 Family B IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the above action is scheduled for a pre-trial hearing before the Honorable FREDERICK C. ROSA, Branch 35 Date: 02/16/2015 Time: 1:30 PM Location: Room 513, Milwaukee County Courthouse, 901 North 9th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the attorneys (if any) who will actually try the case and both parties must be present unless appearance is waived BY THE COURT. In the event a stipulation is reached, the matter will be heard and a divorce granted at the time of this pretrial if all required information is on file. If the respondent fails to appear, the Court may proceed with the case. Action that may be taken includes granting the divorce, dividing property, awarding or permanently denying maintenance, assigning responsibility for debts, making orders for the custody and placement of minor children, and making or modifying child support orders. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that each party shall provide to the Court and to the other party, at least 14 days prior to the pretrial, current financial information, including proof of earnings, on a signed financial disclosure statement under oath. The parties shall be prepared to: a. discuss property valuation and whether written appraisals are needed, or if the parties can agree on the value of the real and personal property, and pensions; b. agree on appraiser(s), if needed, before or at this pretrial, subject to the Court’s approval (if parties cannot so agree, the Court will appoint needed appraiser(s) at the pretrial); c. advise the Court of any custody or visitation disputes, whether mediation has been attempted, and whether a guardian ad litem may have to be appointed and the parties’ ability to pay the fees of the guardian ad litem; d. indicate what issues the parties have agreed on and those issues that have not been resolved. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the petitioner, not less than 5 days prior to this hearing, serve a copy of this order upon the Department of Child Support Enforcement, Courthouse Room 101 if either party receives any W-2 benefits (including employment positions, work programs, job access loans, education and training, health and/or child care, or transportation assistance), or medical assistance, or if a child of the parties is in foster care. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that no adjournments will be granted without Court approval. Failure to comply with the order of the Court, including failure to provide required information, may cause appropriate sanctions to be imposed pursuant to sec. 802.10(5), Wis. Stats. Dated: 11/04/2014 BY THE COURT: s/Frederick C. Rosa Circuit Court Judge Publish November 20, 27, December 4, 11, 2014 NOTICE TO CREDITORS 14P1912 ESTATE OF ELSIE PEARL THARP, DECEASED. Notice is hereby given that on the 4th day of December 2014, Letters of Authority in respect to the estate of ELSIE PEARL THARP, who died September 30, 2014, were issued to the undersigned by the Seventh Circuit (Probate) Court of Davidson County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and nonresident, having claims, matured, or unmatured, against the estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above name 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 the 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 the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the Notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death this 9th day of December 2014. Kimberly Ann Tharp Sircy, 2202 Brookvalley Court, MT. Juliet, TN 37122. Richard R. Rooker, Probate Court Clerk, One Public Square, Room 303 Nashville, TN 37201. Publish Dates: December 11, 2014 and December 18, 2014.

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Vendor Reservations Now Open For 2015 Nashville Lawn and Garden Show NASHVILLE, TN — The Nashville Lawn & Garden Show is now accepting applications from vendors for the Marketplace, the show’s exhibit area where attendees can discover and purchase plants, home décor, gardening equipment, services, and more. The show will run from Thursday, March 5, through Sunday, March 8, 2015, at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds. In the past, vendor booths included live plants and seeds, books, lawn and garden equipment, home décor, antiques, herbs, pottery, bird houses, and a variety of other unique items for inside and outside the home. All booth spaces are indoors and are available in increments of 10x10ft. Vendors who wish to participate in the Marketplace can reserve booth space for the show by completing the online form at: http://www.nashvillelawnandgardenshow.com/vendormarketplace.html or by contacting show co-manager Sharon Eden at hort12@comcast.net or (615) 876-7680. Reservations will be accepted

through Friday, January 30, 2015. “Each year we welcome new vendors to the show and welcome back many who have been with us since the beginning,” Eden said. “It is a great way to get in front of the more than 18,000 people who visit our show every year.” The Nashville Lawn and Garden show is Tennessee’s largest and most popular annual gardening event and is actually four unique shows in one. In addition to the Marketplace, visitors can enjoy the Gardens showcasing displays from some of Middle Tennessee’s top landscape and gardening companies; walk through the Floral Design Gallery where more than 20 of the region’s top floral designers display their designs; and enjoy Free Lectures offered on a variety of home and gardening topics. For additional information, call the Nashville Lawn & Garden Show office at 615-876-7680 or visit www.nashvillelawnandgardenshow.com

Scarritt Bennett to Open New Exhibit Beginning in April NASHVILLE, TN — Scarritt Bennett Center is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibit entitled A Handful of Possibles by Stephanie Pruitt which will run through April 2015. The artist’s reception will be held on January 12, 2015 from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Stephanie Pruitt is a poet and conceptual artist who explores the boundaries and discipline shifting possibilities of literary and visual art in her exhibit A

Handful of Possibles. A Handful of Possibles is an invitation to peer through the artist’s process where viewers will find shadow box assemblages and mixed media sculptures created with found objects. In 2013, Pruitt challenged her poetic practice with the 30x30x30 project in which she wrote 30 poems in 30 days in relation to the 30 Americans art exhibit on display at the Frist Center for Visual Arts.

clan to which he belonged. guided by their hopes and In South African tradition, not by their fears.” He was going for a long time. It was a clan name refers to an inIn the 70’s, my husband time, indeed well past time. But still dividual’s ancestral heritage; and I became friends with the heart catches when the news finally the use of one’s clan name a South African couple, stu- comes. Regina M. Prude is considered gracious. So, dents at American Baptist Waking up to a world without NelWhat counts in life is not today, we salute Mr. Man- College, the Pudules. Elias son Mandela is not unimaginable. We the mere fact that we have dela, not just South Africa’s was “colored,” and Doreen, have come perilously close to it over Madeba—but ours as well. “black.” I was appalled at the and over again. The idea of Nelson lived. 12B THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE Thursday, - 17, was 2014 On the official page of • bizarre system December of apartheid, 11 Mandela strong. But the reality of It is what difference we the Mandela Foundation, which meant that he could Nelson Mandela had been on life suphave made to the lives of othtributes and condolences own their home but she members as well port for a long time. as people in gave his only son for our reers… are posted from around the could not. onlyimportant the idea remains. need,Now is an as, if not demption. A s we spiritually pre— Nelson Mandela world. An Italian composer Madeba’s life reminds us Nelson Mandela 1918the - 2013. more important than, giving pare ourselves for Christmas, a piano solo entitled that, in small or great ways, “He was, and by the time of his death Rev. JasonNelson Curry, Phd. of Fiskcreated Memorial Chapel Rolihlahla Mana phyuniversally sical gift. “Madeba.” Others shared we can each take an unwav- of was held to be, a great man; the A dvent season provides us dela. What a life! His was remembrances of his living ering stand for forgiveness celebrative the birth of our L ord meaning of Christmas. We may he may well be the of lastChristian of the great with a wonderful opportunity to The third kind one of the most incredible demonstration of character- and love, transcending the men, as the concept of greatness retires dedicate orNelson Mandelaour lives Saviorwho Jesus Christ. send a card, contribute to a food that is embraced by the rededicate livesand of anyone existed istics we cherish—bravery, reality of what we are fac- giving into the historical shadows,” writes JM in the last 1,000 years. Th is God. Jesus, the son of God, is Much has been made bank, donateing. a pair shoes hope,about fearlessness, determiPlantof a tree todayof so that Christian Coetzee. message involves the tocontrary he was a very shrewd politiweek, the world remembers nation. someone, in the future, has giving of our lives back to God. still the reason for forgiveness the Christmas the need to give during the give a coat to someone in need. I am grateful for Nelson Mandela cian. And he used not to him in a myriad of ways, culMandela entered Rob- shade. in life because he gave us something John 3: 16 reminds us that God season. turn the other cheek but as an extremeChristmas many Indeed, there is something minating with hisseason. being laid L ike ben Island prison as a radi© Regina M. Prude, to look up to. But I am also grateful to ly effective political strategy. to rest of iny Soweto. ou I’ve heard cal countless the nature of giving activist andabout fiery orator 2013 Regina is anthat inspira- him in death. In an excellent piece about Mandela Amessages diplomatically resplenhad not yet honed author. about the who commery ou canhis feeltional that isspeaker still in& acNelson Mandela died on December dent memorial service rec- skills as a savvy negotiator. Comments: regina@regifor The Globe and Mail, Stephanie No5th. But in India by the time we woke cialization of asChristmas, and years cordlater, withhethenaprude.com eternal truth of the ognized him Tuesday “His Twenty-seven or POB 58795, up to news of his death it was already len writes that when Mandela went to Excellency Nelson inMandeI too stand agreement with emerged ready Christian to take cen-message. Nashville, TN 37205. Blog: December 6th. For us that day marks Robben Island, guards ordered him to la,” many foundingofPresident of a ter stage as a liberation hero, www.reg y ou who continue to The second kind inaprude.com; of giving a different anniversary. December 6, dig and then climb into a grave-shaped free and democratic South displaying the unique gift of Facebook: www.facebook. 1992 was the day the Babri Masjid trench in the prison yard. Mandela assert thatlaureate, Jesus and is thequiet realgrace rea-capable thatofistranse emplifi ed by the wise Africa, Nobel com/reginaprude; Twitter: came down and brought in its wake a surely thought that this was the end. for the Christmas t concerns their REV. JASON CURRY the son embodiment of courage season. forming everymen tense this mo- tehttp://twitter.com/rprude. communal horror whose ghosts still But instead as he lay in the grave he The second chapter of the phy sical presence with Mary , haunt Indian politics. No truth. No rec- had dug, they urinated on him. Years onciliation. Just bitterness. A dvent is the time of the gospel according to Matthew Joseph and the baby Jesus. The later, when drawing up the list of the This December 6th, Narendra Modi, select group to invite to his inaugural Christian y ear in which we pre- gives us a guide for three ty pes te t says “And when they were the man who remains the most polarisdinner as president of South Africa, pare ourselves to celebrate the of Call giving as we approachor theemail comesales1501@aol.com into the house, they saw ing symbol of the legacy of Ayodhya 615-321-3268 Mandela invited many eminent figures in Indian politics today, mourned Manbirth of our L ord and Savior Je- Christmas season. When the the y oung child with Mary his dela on Twitter with not one, but three from the fight against apartheid. But sus Christ. It is a time within three kings saw the baby Jesus mother, and fell down, and worthe one name he is said to have insisted tweets. the liturgical calendar which “ they presented unto him gifts shipped him ( Matthew 2: 11) .” RIP Nelson Mandela. The world has on was that of a former jailer. lost an apostle of peace & non-violence Mandela’s capacity to forgive is all precedes Christmas and suc- of gold, and frankincense, and I used to administer commuwho redefined the journey of his nation the more powerful because it was not ceeds Pentecost. The word A d- my rrh ( Matthew 2: 1-11) .” The nion ( the bread and the wine) for the good of humankind. just a deeply held principle. “People vent is a derivate from a L atin first type of hristian giving in nursing homes. I talked with Many of us are not fortunate to see have got the idea that we prisoners sat Gandhi ji alive. We are blessed to see in prison and one day we said, ‘From root which mean “ coming” or involves the giving of a tan- people who wanted to come to the life of Nelson Mandela, who emnow on, it’s reconciliation, forgiveness, “ arrival,” and during the season gible gift. Y es, there is some- church but were unable to atbodied his values & ideals. of A dvent we are able to j oin thing significant about an actual tend services because of their My heartfelt condolences to Nel- no revenge’ - but that was just flowing son Mandela’s family & the people of from the policy of non-racialism; it was in with Christians throughout giftLee that convey s a distinct health.1732 The gift of presence, Chapel AME and Church, Scovel St., South Africa. We stand by them in this policy,” Mandela said. the world who are beginning to important message about which includes visiting family Mandela saw forgiveness as the hour of grief. Will the worship at Words are easy. Boilerplate words only way forward in a country where a Mt Bethel Baptist Church of condolence are even easier. But majority and a minority had to learn to perhaps our politicans can stop for a live together. He did not try to wrest an 1501 Arthur St., Nashville moment, to remember on this bloody apology out of his oppressors. He was anniversary for us in India, Mandela’s clear that just as it could not be a counSunday School 9:00 AM, Worship Service 10:00 AM greatest gift to the world - forgiveness try of white domination, it could not be Edwardaffi L. Thompson, Pastor office, my late husband ed “ I am the V ine, y ou are the as a political strategy. Reuters Mandela has been turned a country of black domination either. the words of the great commis- branches. When y ou’re j oined with into a saint in his latter years. His death “(I)n any future dispensation, the masion: “ Go y e therefore… ” A nd me and I with y ou, the relation inwill only add to that halo. But as Tony jority would need the minority. ‘We do Continental Breakfast, the promise: “ L o, I am with y ou timate and organic, theand harvest is Blair reminisced on BBC people forget not want to drive you into the sea,’ he Prizes that he was not above politics. On the wrote in his autobiography. alway s… ” sure to Pictures be abundant. withSeparated, Santa!!

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of coming and going whenever y ou please. Some singles believe the my th that if they were married they would never be lonely . However in his book For Singles Only , Roby n Gool warns against marriage as a “ uick ﬁ ” for personal problems. He states: “ E ven the happiest of married people e perience occasional feelings of loneliness. That’s j ust part of being human. The answer is not constant human companionship as much as it is continual fellowship with God.” Joni E areckson Tada ads that “ acceptance of the role of being single ends the frustration of not knowing.“ If y ou live y our life to love God, develop y our gifts and to help others, y ou will not be bored or empty . U se this season to open y our ey es to y our own potential and to the needs around y ou. A s y ou open y our heart and let y our love ﬂow, you may be pleasantly surprised at what comes back to y ou.

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AsktheElder With two more weeks to go before we officially celebrate Christmas, I’d like to take this time to urge you to renew your commitment to God through Jesus Christ. We have far too many adults who do not understand the relationship between God, Jesus and us. I believe the birth of Jesus Christ is very over shadowed by the giving of ELDER LAWSON presents and good cheer. John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” God gave to us first; God gave up for us first, God sacrificed for us first. When you think of Christmas do you truly think about the gift God has given us? Do

The Gift of Christmas you really stop to tell God thank you? Do you try and win souls through Christ? This Christmas, remember what God has already done. This Christmas share with the next generation in your family the meaning behind what God has done. In the Sphere of God, God sent his son as a gift to the world, that gift God gave the world over two thousand years ago was not only for those who had come since the days of Adam, or those who walked during the days of Jesus, or even those of you reading this article right now, it also wasn’t just for those who will be born hundreds of years after those us of are long gone and our names have faded from memories, God’s gift is for all humankind and in Gods sphere, there is no time. What God did was done for all of us irrespective of when grace finds us. On December 25th, we will celebrate the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ. Remember whosoever believes in Jesus shall not parish but have everlasting life. If you died today, do you know where you would spend eternity? Do you know if

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you would go to heaven or hell? If your answer is no, we can fix that right now, Romans 10:9 says, “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” Just say that verse out loud, and just as important as making that declaration, you must believe in your heart that Jesus is Lord and you must be willing to make Jesus Lord of your life. So, is Jesus the reason for the season in your life? Questions & comments email, Elderxlawson@yahoo.com, Listen to “Real Gospel” Sunday’s 9am–12n on 88.1FM. This Sunday I’ll speak with Anna Maria about her song Victorious. Listen online at WFSKFM. ORG, Twitter @XuamLawson, Facebook, Real Gospel website, http://xuamlawson.wix.com/rgwtx

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Les Gemmes, Inc. Welcomes New Chapter

The Les Gemmes Capital Metro Area Chapter was inducted on Saturday, October 25, 2014 in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Les Gemmes, Incorporated is a women’s national organization with a focus to “promote and provide charitable, educational, civic, and cultural activities aimed at enhancing the populations of the various communities.” The induction ceremony had representation of Chapter Presidents and Representative Leaders from Les Gemmes Chapters across the Regions. The Les Gemmes Capi-

Renata Toni Roy

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tal Metro Area Chapter includes 23 members from connecting communities in the Maryland and Washington D.C. areas. The recommendation to charter a new chapter originated with the support of Ms. Rosetta Miller Perry, from the Nashville Chapter of Les Gemmes, Inc. The sponsoring chapter for the new inductees was the Baltimore County Chapter of Les Gemmes Inc. Ms. Edwina Hefner, National President of Les Gemmes, Inc., conducted the official ceremony. Also in attendance was Ms. Marva Stevens, Les Gemmes Inc. National Mem-

bership Chair and Ms. Betty Pettiford, Les Gemmes Baltimore County Chapter President. The Les Gemmes Capital Metro Area Interest Group was charged with two key initiatives prior to chartering, a fundraiser to support a community need and an outreach service project. With great pride, the new Les Gemmes Capital Metro Area Chapter donated $1,500 to support the needs of children transitioning to foster care within “Partners for Kids In Care”, a program of the DC Child and Family Services Agency. The funds for this donation were raised during the “Brims, BBQ and Bid Whist” event sponsored by the Les Gemmes Capital Metro Area Interest Group, at the Country Club at Woodmore in Mitchellville, MD. The outreach community service project was held on several days during which the interest group members

joined together in “Pampering People with Health Challenges”. This activity supported people of all ages in The Woodmore House, an assisted living facility in Upper Marlboro, Md. The Les Gemmes Capital Metro Area Chapter Chartering Officers include: Renata ‘Toni’ Roy - President, Gwen Terry - Vice President and Linda Jefferson - Chapter Representative. Les Gemmes Capital Metro Area Chartering Members include: Linda Andrews, Allison Armstrong, Peggy Armstrong, Camille Awanda, Patricia Barnes-Brookes, Marie Day, Lorraine Gillian, Linda Jefferson, Britney Jones, Carmen Kelly, Shené Magee, Roberta McLeod-Reeves, Virginia Moore, Velinda Parker, Kisha Reaves, Stanita Scott, Janice Stofer, Kimberly Tucker, Diane Whitfield-Locke, Vernada Williams and Josey Woodley-Jones.

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