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Volume 30 January 20, 2010 Number 3

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MJ mission to Haiti delayedby earthquake

Polar Bear PlungePolar Bear Plungenets $4K for nets $4K for

Special OlympicsSpecial Olympics

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Another name in the race forSenate seat

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What you don’t know about Chamber President Mark Hinesley

Federal suitby former MJemployee settled

These brave people plunged right in the cold water at the outdoor pool at the Jimmy Floyd Family Center on Saturday for the 11th annual Polar Bear Plunge which benefi ts the Wilson County Special Olympics. “The Polar Bear Plunge was terrifi c,” said Cindy Baker, aquatics director at the JFFC. “We had about 52 plungers, and the water was a mere 36 degrees. We still had ice in the pool,” she said, adding the large block of ice was fl oating near the pool’s center. That did not matter, however, to participants, because, Baker noted, “they didn’t stay in the water very long.” Mayor Philip Craighead, who could not attend the event, called early Saturday and told Baker the water was not cold enough this year and he would be back participating at the 2011 Plunge. Actually, she said, Craighead was away on a youth retreat with his church. “We gave him a bye on this one,” Baker said and laughed. The plungers were led by JFFC Director Tim Hill who has plunged really fast into the water all 11 years the event has been

held locally. The event raised more than $4,000. “We are thrilled and still have some donations coming in,” she added. Photo by Chuck Thompson / www.tntsportspics.com

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It would’ve been their eighth medical mission to Haiti, but the earthquake has postponed this year’s trip for a team based at St. Stephen’s Catholic Community. The St. Stephen’s Medical Mission team was set to leave on Saturday, January 16, with 80 duffel bags of supplies to treat the impoverished people of Haiti, just as they have every January for the past several years, said Mission team member Mike Swafford on Tuesday. The church has been involved in the Petit-

Goave community in Haiti, some 50 miles west of Port-Au-Prince, for over 30 years and has a sister parish, Notre Dame de L’Assomption, there. But on Tuesday, January 12, a magnitude-7.0 earthquake rocked the tiny country, which is already considered the poorest in the Western Hemisphere. It is one of the poorest and least developed, with those who are working earning around $500 USD per year, said Swafford, who was in Haiti last month on a water purifi cation mission. “They don’t treat their water there,” Swafford said. “If they drink the water they will get worms, and

there is E. Coli in the tap water.” The Medical Mission team, consisting of 31 members ranging from doctors and nurses to dentists and assistants, sets up several clinics in Petit-Goave and treats the Haitian people for whatever is needed: from worms to scabies to injuries, immunizations, dental treatment and internal infections. “The fi rst year, we had a father who carried his son down from the mountain to be treated,” Swafford shared on Tuesday. “The boy was just about dead – his internal organs were shutting down. We (the Medical Mission

team) always carry IVs for ourselves in case of emergency, but everyone gave up their IVs for him. He still comes to see us every year.” Swafford also offered the story of a man who came to their medical station the fi rst year with an injury in which gangrene had set up. Under typical Haitian circumstances – in which common medicines cost just as much there as they do here, except the people have a fraction of the income - the man most likely would have lost his leg to the infection. But the Medical Mission team scraped the infection, Swafford said, and the man visited the clinic the next year with his leg intact. Swafford runs the eye clinic, where he said his team outfi ts Haitians with reading glasses and tries to provide proper prescriptions to the impoverished people with glasses donated by the local Lion’s Club. He said at this point he guesses it will be months before the team can get back to Haiti to help. “We will proceed with the trip when the time is right, whenever that time may be; we have before and we will again,” commented

Father Pat Kibby on the St. Stephen’s website, www.saintstephencommunity.com. “Our relationship with the parish of Notre Dame in Petite Goave is long. We’ve been twinned for over 30 years and that bond has not been broken.” Swafford said his group has had “very little contact” with their people in Petit Goave, but that their church there has collapsed. It was around 200 years old, Swafford said. “We don’t know if there was anyone in it at the time,” he said, “but Petite Goave was devastated severely as well. The roads between Port-Au-Prince and Petite Goave were impassable. They may be better now, but we’re just not sure.” Swafford added that Father Kibby has said that now the medical mission “will be expanded to a construction mission” when the team does get to return to Haiti. Swafford added that he has been in touch with the Mt. Juliet Noon Rotary Club about donating when the time comes to return. For now, if you would like to donate toward the St. Stephen’s Medical

St. Stephen’s medical mission trip to Haiti postponed after earthquakeBy Tomi L. Wiley Managing Editor

Renae Timberlake with the St. Stephen’s Catholic Community Medical Mission team gives administers a shot to a visitor at the clinic in Petit-Goave, Haiti, which was devastated by a magnitude-7.0 earthquake last week. An estimated death toll of around 200,000 people has been reported, with more missing and countries around the world donating funds and traveling to the impoverished country to help. ~ Photos submitted by Mike Swafford

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It’s Federal Census time again, and as with many wide-spread, door-to-door endeavors there are people out there who prey on others, and the Mt. Juliet Police Department is working to be proactive and warn

local residents before it happens here. MJPD Chief Andy Garrett said Monday that he isn’t aware of any individuals who had been scammed as of this week, but MJPD Cpl. Tyler Chandler used the City’s Nixle network to issue a warning about possible Census scams on Friday, January 15. “MJ residents should be aware of possible Census scams. Always properly ID and confi rm they are a Census worker. The nationwide U.S. Census is underway to ensure everyone is counted. However, there are individuals who are using this opportunity to impersonate and commit scams. Mt. Juliet residents should be aware of possible Census scams and should properly ID census workers

prior to providing info.” Chandler noted that “if a U.S. Census worker knocks on your door, they will have an identifi cation badge, a handled device, a Census Bureau canvas bag, and a confi dentiality notice.” “It is always good practice to ask for their identifi cation before answering any questions.

Do not give your Social Security number, credit card or banking

information to anyone, even if they claim they need it for the U.S. Census. The Census Bureau will not ask for Social Security, bank account or credit card numbers, nor will employees solicit donations. Anyone asking for that information is not with the Census Bureau.”In addition, the Census Bureau will not be contacting you by email, so be on the lookout for email scams impersonating the Census. Never click on a link or open any attachments in an Email that are supposedly from the U.S. Census Bureau. “Following different news reports, there have been occurrences of this in Tennessee and across the nation,” Chandler added Monday. Anyone who feels suspicious about a possible Census impersonator should call the police department

at (615) 754-2550. Please provide a detailed description of the individual and location to the dispatcher. An offi cer will be sent to the location to locate and identify the individual. For frequently asked questions regarding the Census, visit www.census.gov for other details. For full details, go to http://local.nixle.com/alert/854398/

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Just weeks before the trial was scheduled to begin in Federal court, a lawsuit fi led against the City of Mt. Juliet by a former employee has been settled, and the plaintiff said Tuesday she is relieved and happy. Kathryn Reitz fi led an internal sexual harassment complaint in 2007 and on Tuesday confi rmed that she had fi led “internal grievances” to the City as far back as 1997 for sexual harassment, working in an unsafe work environment, and retaliation. She had

complained about the “assault” of her friend and co-worker Bobbie McDonald, who also fi led suit against the City, which was dismissed last year. Reitz said that once she fi led the complaints she was the target of retaliation and harassment. Reitz sued the City for $750,000 but has settled, according to a resolution approved Monday night by the Mt. Juliet city commission, for $35,000 and an additional $2,500 in attorney’s fees for Richard

J. Braun and Joseph A. Davidow. She said Tuesday that the trial “could’ve taken years,” and that rumor had it the trial “had been bumped

back to August.” She said just didn’t want to put her family through any more stress and “harassment” than they have experienced in the past several years. Reitz was terminated during the process of the lawsuit. Reitz said part of the

reason the case has taken so long was because she and McDonald “had really bad attorneys.” She said that her case was almost “thrown

out” before Braun, a civil rights attorney, “stepped in” to help and after Reitz wrote letters appealing

to Federal Judge Aleta Trauger. “I’m happy with the settlement and will receive a check upon the fi nal approval of the city commission,” Reitz said Tuesday, adding that she had to agree “never to sue anyone up there (at

the City) ever again, or their family members, past or present.” Reitz said she “wasn’t doing it for the money” and is relieved the matter is settled. She said she and her family “eventually” want to sell their home and move, start over. “We’ve got to rebuild, regroup and fi gure out what to do next,” she said. At a special meeting on Friday, January 15, the commissioners voted 4 – 1 to approve the resolution to pay the total of $37,500.00 for the Reitz settlement, with Mayor Linda Elam voting against it.

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“We’ve got to rebuild, regroup and fi gure out what to do next.” -- Former City employee Kathy Reitz

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The City of Mt. Juliet is looking for your ideas for additions or improvements to the City Webpage and Channel 3 programming. Please visit the City Webpage at www.cityofmtjuliet.org and take the online Technology Survey. Let them know what you’re currently

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Ryan Mudry said he’s lucky. After becoming interested in aviation as a young boy, he became surrounded by people who helped him maintain that interest. Ken Poley of EAA Chapter 863 in Lebanon invited the young Mudry to chapter meetings and gave him his Young Eagle rides, as well as subsequent rides in his Luscombe 8F. While the two fl ew, they also talked. Poley, a retired Air Force offi cer, told lots of stories about his career, and Mudry took those stories to heart. “It sounded like something I might like to do,” Mudry said. “Then I found out about the US Air Force Academy, and decided to go there.” But in between, Mudry did more. The chapter sent him to the EAA Air Academy one summer, and he soloed a couple days

after his 16th birthday. “The weather was bad on my birthday,” he explained. “The same thing happened on my 17th birthday, when I could fi nally get my license.” After graduating in 2005 from Father Ryan High School in Nashville, Mudry attended the academy. He graduated on May 27, 2009, with a bachelor’s degree in biology and physics, and he was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant. Poley traveled to the academy to administer Mudry’s commissioning oath at graduation. In July, Mudry went to Japan, where he collaborated on nuclear physics and solar activity experiments. Next, he is reporting for pilot training in Florida with the US Navy. While Mudry is looking forward to his future, he is also appreciative of what Chapter 863 did for him. “They were always supportive of what I wanted

to do,” Mudry said. “In fact, I’ve fl own in most of the members’ airplanes. I basically grew up at chapter meetings and events and learned from their fl ying experiences and careers.” Mudry has also given back to the program that has given his so much. “Since I got my license, I’ve fl own a few kids myself,” he said. “That means a lot to me to pay it forward.” Ryan is the son of Karen and John Mudry of Mt. Juliet.

Twenty years ago two brothers, Dr. Mike Davis and Dr. Pete Davis, put down roots here in Mount Juliet, TN and began serving the eye care needs of our citizens and those in surrounding communities with their family eye care practice, Mount Juliet Family Vision Center. Originally located in the Dogwood Medical Center, Doctors Davis and Davis moved their practice in 1999 down the street to 830 Mount Juliet Road North, just across the street from West Wilson Middle School and Mount Juliet Christian Academy. Each doctor received their undergraduate B.A. Degrees from Maryville College in Maryville, TN and their B.S. Degrees and Doctor of Optometry degrees from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. Both doctors have full

diagnostic and therapeutic licensure allowing them to diagnose and treat eye diseases. Mount Juliet Family Vision Center uniquely offers a wide array of Optometric services including, diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases, lasik evaluations, sports vision, vision of the elderly, with specialty services in contact lenses and pediatric vision. They are also certifi ed to co-manage lasik surgery, cataract surgeries and more. Even after twenty years in practice, Dr. Mike and Dr. Pete Davis are very unique in the way they deliver eye care. Their comprehensive exams do NOT include the use of technicians; the entire exam is thoroughly performed by each doctor. Additionally, Mount Juliet Family Vision Center offers a large optical dispensary offering hundreds of fashionable eye glass frames for all ages and occupations. Their large

inventory of contact lenses carries various types and brands, including single vision lenses, multi-focal lenses, disposable lenses and more. Before moving to Mount Juliet, Dr. Mike Davis practiced in Knoxville, TN where he was an associate with Campbell, McCoy and Campbell P.C. at the East Tennessee Regional Eye Center. Dr. Pete Davis, one of the few certifi ed Pediatric Optometrists in Middle Tennessee, completed a Pediatric Residency and served as a Clinical Instructor in Primary Care Optometry for all ages at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. While Dr. Pete enjoys seeing patients of all ages,

children’s eye care remains his primary focus. Doctors Davis and Davis are very fortunate to have a wonderful and caring staff. Kathy Hall has served as Offi ce Manager for the past 15 years, LeeAnn Madewell is their insurance coordinator and Stephanie Byrd serves as their receptionist. Twenty years ago, doctors Mike and Pete Davis chose to set up their practice in Mount Juliet, TN because of its small town atmosphere. “The people here are warm and friendly and it’s also a great place to raise children. We knew we wanted to establish our practice here and plant roots right from the start,” says Dr. Mike Davis.

The two doctors wanted to become involved in community activities by serving on the Board of the Chamber of Commerce, volunteering services during school eye screenings, lecturing at elementary schools, donating and building playground equipment for Planet Playground at Charlie Daniels Park and much more. “We couldn’t be more pleased that Mount Juliet welcomed us so graciously 20 years ago and we are proud to continue to service our community. We’d like to say ‘thank you’ to everyone,” Dr. Pete Davis comments, “We look forward to another 20 year of making new friends.”

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What is your profession, and how long have you been there? President/CEO of the Mt. Juliet/West Wilson Chamber of Commerce. Started in December, 1998 What made you choose this job? For the chance to work in a profession which places a tremendous value on helping people and genuine love for this community and all of the people who make it so special. What sort of background in this fi eld do you have – and what is your background, professionally, in general? When I started, I had no experience. I believe it is my experience as a small business owner that helped me identify with the issues and opportunities facing business owners. What do you love about your job? Nearly every single call or conversation ends with “thanks so much; I’m glad I called the Chamber.” Imagine working at a place

with almost no unhappy customers; even if we can’t or don’t know how to help, we can almost always help them fi nd someone who can. It’s a dream job! What do you dislike the most? Probably the fact that sometimes there just isn’t enough time to help everyone in need. If you could have any job, besides this one, that you wanted, what would that be? I really enjoy being a basketball referee; either that or a motivational consultant to others in the Chamber Industry.

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Tell me about your family: I am very happily married to Tonya (Richards). I have two daughters; Jillian (Freshman at MTSU), Stefanie (Freshman at Pope John Paul II) and two bonus sons; Shaee (Flatt), a Junior at MJHS, and Parker (Flatt), a Sophomore at MJHS. My mother Rose Ann now lives in MJ. Tonya was born and raised here, graduated from MJHS and has a very large extended family. I regularly get to meet new people I am now related to; it’s wonderful! What’s your favorite thing to do outside of work? I really enjoy spending time with friends and family. Where would your ideal vacation be, and what would you do? If Tonya and I could return to St Croix in the US Virgin Islands. We love to eat, shop, relax on an isolated beach, and explore the rain forest. What’s your favorite color? I really like animal prints; something in a leopard or tiger pattern is pretty darn good looking.

Word? Either Please or Thank You; Being nice is always best. Sound? It hard to beat the sound of gentle waves lapping against the rocks on a deserted beach. Food? I love eating Ribs and Tonya’s home-cooking is the BEST EVER! If you could choose a theme song for your life right now, what would it be? A young family, a beautiful bride of only 3 1/2 years, a growing community and a job with an incredible future; it would probably be “We’ve Only Just Begun.”

If you could have any superpower, what would it be? Imagine how many free movies I could go to if I were invisible...but that “fl ying” thing would be pretty cool too. What did you want to be when you were 12 years old? Believe it or not I wanted to be a Geologist. My father worked in a stone quarry and I had the best rock collection in town. What motivates you? Being around positive, enthusiastic people all working together to accomplish worthwhile goals. What is the most

fun thing you’ve done at your job? There is tremendous satisfaction that comes with looking into the Chamber of Commerce Crystal Ball, seeing a need or opportunity in the community, and then working to help make it happen. If you could live in any decade, or era, besides right now, what would it be and why? If you’ve ever seen Christopher Reeves and Jane Seymour in the movie “Somewhere in Time” fi lmed at the Grand Hotel on Mackinaw Island, I would have loved to have gotten to wear those clothes...and that hat he wore!

What you don’t know about MJ Chamber President Mark Hinesley: a profi le

The following is part of an ongoing series in which The Chronicle gets to know some of our local leaders. It’s meant to be a fun, informative look into some of the individuals who work to make our community the fantastic place it is to live. ~ tomi

Eight men sit down to discuss racism while fi lm cameras roll. They are white, black, Asian and Latino. What follows quickly leads to expressions of fear and an often heated examination of perceptions. Lee Mun Wah produced the movie “The Color of Fear”. He will screen the fi lm and hold a discussion on Wednesday, January 27, at Volunteer State Community College. A nationally acclaimed lecturer and Master Diversity & Communications Trainer, Mun Wah is a Chinese

American community therapist, documentary fi lmmaker, Special Education educator, performing poet, Asian folkteller and author. He has appeared on “Oprah” and CNN, and lectured at colleges and universities across the country. The fi lm and discussion will be held at 7 p.m. in the Auditorium in Caudill Hall on the Vol State campus at 1480 Nashville Pike in Gallatin. It is free and open to the public. For more information call 615-230-3443.

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DOWNS, Andrew V. Andy Downs passed away on January 18, 2010, at age 87. The family will be receiving friends at Sellars Funeral Home in Lebanon from 1-8 p.m. Wednesday, January 20, and from 10 a.m. to service on Thursday. The chapel service, conducted by Brother Forest Creekmore, is 1 p.m. Thursday, January 21, 2010. Interment in Wilson County Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers: Harry Sandidge, Mark Brown, Jeff Downs, Larry Cantrell, Tony Kirkpatrick, and Jerry Grissom. Honorary Pallbearers: Members at Friendship Baptist Church. In lieu of fl owers, please make memorial donations to Alive Hospice at the Skyline Campus in Madison. He was a veteran of WWII and the Battle of the Bulge. He earned many medals including the Bronze Star and Purple Heart Combat Infantry Badge. He was a member of American Legion Post 15 and the Disabled American Veterans. He owned and operated Andy’s Sharpening Service for several years. Survivors include daughters: Angela Downs, Gina (Todd) Larimer and Shirley (Randall) Riley;

brother Irving (Velma) Downs; sisters: Frances Tucker of IN, Ann Grissom and Virginia Phillips of Gallatin TN, and Emma Haggard of Lebanon TN; grandchildren: Chris Downs, Quisana Turner, Amanda Riley, and Blake Riley; 5 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and very special friends: Harry and Madge Sandidge. He is preceded in death by parents James and Maude Wallace Downs; brothers James, Thomas, and William, and daughter Janice Crouch. Sellars Funeral Home, 313 W. Baddour Pkwy, Lebanon TN, 615.444.9393. Obits 615.758.8818.

HAMBLEN, Melissa Eudine Binion Melissa Eudine Binion, of Mt. Juliet passed away January 17, 2010, at the age of 78. Preceded in death by parents, Bill and Kate Mofi eld Binion; brother, Linder Lee Binion; and niece, Kathy Binion. Survived by husband of 60 years, John Hamblen; children, Jean Veach, Wayne (Diane) Hamblen, and James (Renee) Hamblen; sisters, Beatrice (William) Swann and Doloras (James) Davis;

brothers, Thomas (Margaret) Binion, John (Imogene) Binion, and James (Delores) Binion; grandchildren, James (Paula) Hamblen, Jr., Timothy Hamblen, Christy (James) Jamison, Billy Hamblen, Shandra (Rick) Mixey, Christopher Hamblen, K. C. Veach and James Veach; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 20, at 11a.m. at Sellars Funeral Home at Mt. Juliet with Bro. Buford Bane and Bro. Danny Sellars offi ciating. Interment will follow the service at Rutland Cemetery with Jimmy Hamblen, Timmy Hamblen, Billy Hamblen, Christopher Hamblen, K. C. Veach, and Jessie Irwin serving as pallbearers. Arrangements by SELLARS FUNERAL HOME AT MT. JULIET, 2250 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122, 615-758-5459, Obituary Line 615-758-8818, www.sellarsfuneralservices.com

HEMONTOLOR, Harley Lee Harley Hemontolor passed away on January 14, 2010 at age 85. The family will be receiving friends at Sellars Funeral Home in Lebanon from 4-

8 p.m. on Friday, January 15, 2010. Graveside services, conducted by Reverend Joe K. Johnson, will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 16, 2010, Wilson County Memorial Gardens. Survivors include wife Joyce Hemontolor; children: Terry Allen (Marilyn) Hemontolor, Vickie (Bill) Macri, and Dr. Lee (Marsha) Selby; grandchildren: Zachary (Kelli) Hemontolor, Jamie (Cory) Cook, Lee (Sarah) Allison, Jon (Beth) Allison, Stephanie (Anthony) Armstrong, Chris (Claudia) Macri, Brandt Macri, and Jackie Macri; and great-grandchildren: Hunter Hemontolor, Autumn Hemontolor, Logan Hemontolor, Jasmine Cook, Jacob Cook, Carolyn Allison, Drew Allison, William Harley Allison, Hayden Allison, Reese Armstrong, and Viviane Macri. He is preceded in death by parents Elvis and Molly Victoria Winfree Hemontolor, brother Toy Hemontolor and sister Wilma Fish. Sellars Funeral Home, 313 W. Baddour Pkwy, Lebanon TN, 615.444.9393. Obits 615.758.8818.

LEE, Stanley Ivan Ivan Stanley Lee, 1923 – 2009, passed away December 26 at Summit Hospital. He was born in Canada, was a pilot in the Royal Canadian Air force for seven years, became a US citizen in 1958, and then served 30 years in Japan as a Baptist missionary. He was a member of Whitworth Baptist Church, where he played the organ. He is survived by wife Faye Peterson Lee, six step-children, sons Peter (Kathy)

MCGOWAN, Mary Elizabeth Mary McGowan passed away on January 17, 2010 at age 85. The chapel service, conducted by Brother Larry Pedigo, is 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 20, 2010. Interment in Wilson County Memorial Gardens immediately following the service. Pallbearers: Jeff Johnson, Brett Evans, Eric Evans, Johnathan Burlingame, Patrick O’Connell, and Mark Crockett. Honorary Pallbearers: Kenneth Harrison, Kenny Evans, and Mark O’Connell. Survivors include daughter Pat (Bill) Evans; sister: Doris Bringhurst; grandchildren: Kenny Evans, Renda (Jeff) Johnson, and Kim Evans Burlingame; great-grandchildren: Jenny Wren Sims, Brett Evans, Jay Johnson, Eric Evans, Patrick O’Connell, Johnathan Burlingame, and McKenzie O’Connell; 3 great-great-grandchildren: Addison Evans, Huddy Sims, and Lily Sims; and special family member: Christy Evans. She is preceded in death by husband Jack McGowan, parents William Isaac and Effi e Mae Jones Scudder, sister Virginia Lee Caruth, special family member Tommy Johnson, and special friend JoJo. Sellars Funeral Home, 313 W. Baddour Pkwy, Lebanon TN, 37087, 615.444.9393. Obits 615.758.8818.

Lee of Hermitage and David Lee of Florida. Funeral services were at Hermitage Memorial, burial was in the mausoleum. “We must keep the grieving short and the rejoicing long.”

Locals serve meals for children’s hospital families

The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet, January 20, 2010 Page 7

While one potential candidate for the 17th District State Senate seat has removed his name from consideration, a second person has indicated that he is considering a decision to enter the race for the Republican nomination. John Rose, a former state agriculture commissioner and businessman who makes his home in neighboring DeKalb County, said Tuesday he has received a number of inquiries as to whether he might be interested in running for the post that is to be vacated this year by Sen. Mae Beavers. R o s e said some have asked about his interest in the seat before bus inessman A.J. McCall a n n o u n c e d over the weekend that he would not be a candidate and others have called since McCall’s announcement to ask if he would run. Yesterday Rose would not commit to entering the race. He would say only that at this time “I am weighing the matter and realize that this is a very important decision.” He said he was encouraged to enter the race from a number of people who had telephoned him. “I can’t say today that I am a candidate but it is something that over the next several days I plan to think about and carefully

consider,” he said. The only other announced candidate in the Republican primary for the seat is State Rep. Susan Lynn of Wilson County. Aubrey Givens is the only candidate who has announced seeking the Democratic nomination. Rose, who has been active in Republican Party politics on all levels, holds a degree in agribusiness economics from Tennessee Tech, a master’s degree in agricultural economics from Purdue University, and a law degree from Vanderbilt.

Rose owns L a n c a s t e r Farm, one of Tennessee’s o l d e s t w o r k i n g f a r m s . Established in 1790, the L a n c a s t e r Farm is one of only 41 farms in T e n n e s s e e that predates the formation of the state

of Tennessee Long active in the Future Farmers of America, Rose currently serves as chairman of the Tennessee FFA Foundation and has held other key leadership positions with the organization on the state and national levels. He was a principal organizer and currently serves as a member of the board of directors of MainStreet Media, a publication company that owns community newspapers and other periodicals in Tennessee and Florida including The Wilson Post in Lebanon.

By Sam HatcherSpecial to The Chronicle

Another name surfaces in race for Senate seat

John Rose

The Nature Circle, a pre-school program held at Long Hunter State Park each Monday morning at 10 a.m. has built a loyal following. Chloe and Aurion Steele, son and daughter of Caroline and Jeffrey Steele of Mt. Juliet and Emily Lawson, daughter of Stuart and Tanya Lawson of Lebanon; earned a trip to the prize basket for attending ten Nature Circle Programs last Fall. For more information e-mail thenaturecircle@hotmail.com or phone the Long Hunter State Park Offi ce at 615-885-2422. Pictured left to right: Chloe Steele, Emily Lawson, Ms. Liana and Aurion Steele ~ Photo submitted

Long Hunter Nature Circle Buddies receive awards

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The Pain Management GroupAnnouncements

Dr. Bradley Hill

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Bradley Hill will begin seeing patients in our new Mount Juliet office on Wednesday, January 27, 2010.

Dr. Hill completed his Anesthesiology Residency at Vanderbilt University in Nashville and his Pain Management Fellowship at The University of Vermont College of Medicine in Burlington, VT.

Dr. Hill is board-certified in Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology.

Bradley C. Hill, D.O.

Mount Juliet Office

We are excited about a new office that will be opening in Mount Juliet. It is located at 40 West Caldwell Street, Suite 201, in Mount Juliet.

The first day we will be seeing patients at this location is Wednesday, January 27, 2010. The office will only be open on Wednesdays, initially.

Dr. Hill also sees patients in our Antioch office on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Referrals and correspondence should still be sent to our Antioch office.

Patients will be evaluated and followed in Mount Juliet; all procedures will be performed at The Tennessee Pain Surgery Center and imaging at our main office in Antioch.

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Sports

LEBANON -- Mt. Juliet’s Caya Williams (52) clears a rebound against Lebanon’s Marissa Jennings during Friday’s 59-30 victory over the Devilettes. Ranked No. 3 in the state, Mt. Juliet improved to 17-1 overall with the win and 6-0 in District 9AAA. Williams fi nished with 14 points. Richie Bouton / The Wilson Post

LEBANON -- You just knew Teraes Clemmons was going to take the last shot in Mt. Juliet’s thrilling 46-45 win over Lebanon Friday, Jan. 15 at jam-packed Campbell Brandon Gym. Held to two points in the fi rst half, Clemmons scored a dozen after intermission, including the game-winner with :07 left in regulation -- a smooth 15-footer from the right wing with an LHS

defender draped on him. Blue Devil Phillip Vance managed to get off a shot from the deep corner just before the buzzer, but missed as the Bears escaped with the victory. “Man, can you believe the atmosphere,” said MJ coach Troy Allen, “this is what it’s all about -- two teams playing with great heart and energy.” Mt. Juliet improved to 14-3 overall and 5-1 in District 9AAA with the win. Lebanon slipped to 9-9 / 1-4 with the loss. “I can’t fault my kids,” LHS coach Doug Keil said after the game, “they played so hard. We had a stretch there of about four minutes when we didn’t play very smart, but our effort was outstanding all night.” Soph Caleb Chowbay paced Mt.

Juliet with 15 points, including three 3-pointers.Clemmons fi nished with 14 and Vaughn Cornelia had nine from the paint. Lebanon was led by 17 from senior Ryan Beadle, who knocked down two 3-pointers and calmly went 6-for-6 at the line in the late stages of regulation. Justin Bridges had seven, including a pair of deep 3-pointers while Vance had two 3-pointers for six. Justin Manning had six, Cameron High fi ve and Case Sloan four for the tough-luck Blue Devils (girls)

Mt. Juliet 59, Lebanon 30 Mt. Juliet’s No. 3-ranked Lady Bears ran out to a 12-0 lead and never looked back in a 59-30 win over Lebanon in Friday’s opener. Mt. Juliet opened up a 38-8 lead at intermission and improved to 17-1 overall, 6-0 in District 9AAA. Lebanon fell to 12-5 / 3-2 in league play. “We had a very good night shooting the ball,” MJ coach Chris Fryer said, “this bunch has good chemistry and tonight we really played well.” Caya William had 14 and Britt Bell 12 for the winners. LHS was led by Britnie McDannald with seven and Victoria Dye with six. Mt. Juliet hosts Station Camp Friday night.

By Tommy Bryan Special to The Chronicle

MJHS girls skirt past LHS

“We had a very good night shooting the ball. This bunch has good chemistry and tonight we really played well.” ~ MJ coach Chris Fryer

Yoga and Pilates are now being offered at the Mt. Juliet Community Center. Yoga is offered Monday and Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. and Tuesday at 6 p.m. Pilates will be offered Monday and Wednesday at 10 a.m., and there will be a Yoga/Pilates mix Saturday at 10:30 a.m. The MJ Community Center is located at Charlie Daniels Park. For

more information call Kat Woodson at 758-6522.

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The Wilson County Fair won the Champion Fair Distinction on January 16 at the 88th Annual Convention of the Tennessee Association of Fairs held in Nashville. The Fair also won numerous awards in the convention showcases. According to information provided by Fair representatives: “Over 18 new features added to the excitement and participation at this fair last year . . . and 17 major improvements. With 766 volunteers contributing over 51,000 hours, this fair strives to offer everyone an experience to enjoy country things and simple pleasures that county fairs have to offer.” The fair saw increases in exhibitors of beef, dairy, sheep, swine, mules and draft horses, goats, and a large increase in poultry and rabbits. This was an increase of 17 percent more agricultural exhibits, and a 26 percent increase in individuals exhibiting agriculture. Live demonstrations included cooking, lye soap, salsa making, cornmeal and hominy, molasses, country ham, and open fi re cooking. Others include weaving, metal working, blacksmith, sawmill, and woodworking. “This fair feels they are made up of a diverse group of civic and community minded volunteers ranging from teachers and farmers, to accountants and businesspeople, who use their knowledge, enthusiasm, time, talents and involvement to help develop and grow new ideas at their fair,” commented Tennessee Agricultural

Commissioner Ken Givens.Many new improvements were made, Givens noted: paving, new ticket booth, sod, concrete, and the Master Gardeners began seven educational gardens, and plans for more are begun for next year. “The fair’s success,” Givens said, “is bringing people together and making them smile.” New features include a Grist Mill, an original cobbler shop from around 1883 for the Fiddlers Grove Village, barrel races, 4-H state dairy judging, banana derby, shutterbug contests, and much more. This fair has been state division champion twice, division winner for three years, and previous Champion of Champion for fi ve different years.

Wilson County Fair has won the following awards: Champion Fair- 1986, 1991,1997, 1999, 2006, 2009; Champion of Champion A w a r d - 1 9 8 9 , 1 9 9 2 , 1 9 9 3 , 2 0 0 0 , 2 0 0 3 ; M o s t Improved Fair 1984, Tennessee Premier Fair 2004.

Wilson County Fair takes top honors

From staff reports

Pictured left to right are: Representative Stratton Bone, Commissioner of Agriculture Ken Givens, 2009 Fairest of the Fair Kristen Buscher, Wilson County Fair President Hale Moss and Tennessee Department of Agriculture Lynn Williams. ~ Photo submitted

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Ashley Charest is a senior at Mt. Juliet High School in Mt. Juliet. She plans to attend Columbia University in New York on her way to becoming a neurosurgeon. Ashley has acquired top honors in high school and this past summer she decided to broaden her science background by volunteering to do research in the laboratory of Dr. Donald Alcendor PhD. Dr. Alcendor is an assistant professor in Meharry’s Center for AIDS Health Disparities Research. The Center is a state of the art research facility directed by Dr. James Hildreth MD., PhD. The center is funded by grants from National Institutes of Health and its mission to address the disproportionate HIV infection rates among minority populations. As a senior in high school Ashley had no experience working in a research laboratory but with a solid background in biology, she committed herself for 8 weeks of intense training in the fundamentals of cell culture, advanced microscopy and molecular biology. She often had homework assignments related to her summer

project. Dr. Alcendor said that she displayed a kind of passion, discipline, and attention to detail that is a high school student and raised many interesting questions that made him realize that she was an exceptional student with enormous potential. Ashley’s summer project focused on ongoing research in Dr. Alcendor’s laboratory involving the development of congenital disease in children caused by a virus that infect the mother during pregnancy. Her project was designed to better understand the expression of cellular genes that are altered in the brain of a developing fetus that is infected in its mother womb. The research focused on a cell type in the brain called a “pericyte”. Pericyte are specialized cells in the brain that help to create a barrier that protects the brain from infection by microorganisms including viruses. Ashley’s work provided important insight into the infection of pericytes by viruses and helped to identify several genes that were altered in expression in pericyles after virus infection.

Dr Alcendor believes that Ashley will succeed at whatever she decides to do and hopes to get more students like her. He thinks that she the intellect and the character traits of an outstanding future academy professional and he is confi dent that she represents the very best of the developing talent pool pursing a career in medicine. Ashley was invited to Meharry Medical College with her class on behalf of Mr. Walter Braden, Senior Teaching Assistant of Professional Medical Education and Integrated Didactics. Braden has a structured program in conjunction with Henry Atwater, Director of Student Services where students from the surrounding high schools are invited to tour Meharry’s campus in order to see if are interested in enrolling in medical school. A p p r o x i m a t e l y 245 students toured the campus in 2008 and 209 respectively. The department is looking forward to approximately 200 students in 2010.

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A nurse named Rosemary listens to the heart of a child in Petit-Goave, Haiti, which was devastated by a magnitude-7.0 earthquake last week. An estimated death toll of around 200,000 people has been reported, with more missing and countries around the world donating funds and traveling to the impoverished country to help. St. Stephen’s Catholic Community Medical Mission team has made seven trips to the small Haitian town but is unsure when they can return due to the devastation of the recent earthquake.

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Doyle A. Wood has joined the Chronicle team in the position of sales manager, beginning on Monday, January 18. Wood, a Mt. Juliet resident since 1986, most recently was employed at the new Mt. Juliet Wal-Mart in customer services. He has a BS from Belmont College and a Masters degree from Middle Tennessee State University. He started his career as counselor for delinquent youth with State of Tennessee, then worked for the US Department of Justice in Atlanta Georgia for two years before being transferred to W a s h i n g t o n DC for a nine year period. He returned to Tennessee in 1986 to serve as Commissioner of Youth Services for the State. He was then a Senior Associate, then President, of Community Research Associates, Inc. from 1990 to 2005. CRA is a national scope fi rm providing training and technical assistance for the Federal, state and local entities in the area of criminal justice, juvenile justice, public safety and domestic terrorism with offi ces in Nashville, Champaign IL and Alexandria VA. Doyle then sold his interest in CRA and semi-retired. He owned and managed the Eagle Roost Smokehouse & Grill -- a unique BBQ, steak & pizza restaurant with seating for 100 people in Eagleville, TN. Economic times required me to closed the restaurant in July 2009. Wood has been married for 39 years to his “adorable” wife Linda, an employee at Wilson Bank & Trust. They have three children: Jenny McKinney

and her husband Brian reside in North Carolina with their children, SarahBeth, Jackson, and soon to be Atlee Grace, due February 18; Chris Wood and wife Allison reside in Eagleville, TN, with their children Ashton and Madison; and Julie Harlan and her husband Michael reside in Murfreesboro. Wood and his wife are members of First Baptist

Church of Mt. Juliet, and he has started “active participation” in the Mt. Juliet/West Wilson Chamber of Commerce. “ T h e Chronicle is the only local paper dedicated solely to the Mt. Juliet area. Everybody in Mt. Juliet looks forward to getting the Chronicle on

Wednesday to see what’s happening in the area,” Wood said. “Without a doubt Mt. Juliet is now the place to live, shop and eat in middle Tennessee. The best way for everyone to know about the great services, food, products and items offered by Mt. Juliet businesses is to go to the number one source of information, news and advertising for the Mt. Juliet area - The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet. I hope to expand the advertising services so all residents of Mt. Juliet can go to the Chronicle and fi nd out where to obtain the best local shopping deals, meals, health, dental and all other services. I look forward to personally meeting with all current and new advertisers to explore ways to enhance their marketing and advertising needs to all residents in Mt. Juliet.” To speak with Doyle Wood about advertising opportunities in The Chronicle call 754-6111 or stop by the offi ce at 11509 Lebanon Road.

Chronicle welcomes new sales managerFrom staff reports

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Royalty Athletics, a brand new dance and cheer studio will be opening their doors for business January 11, 2010. “We are very excited to be offering instruction in competitive dance and cheer, as well as a variety of recreational classes, including tumbling” said Stacey Neal, Dance Instructor. With over 45 years of combined dance and cheer experience, Royal Athletics plans to offer a wide variety of classes. Along with the usual ballet, jazz, hip hop, modern, Performing Preschoolers combo classes, and tumbling classes that will be offered, there will also be many opportunities to participate in Master Classes with some of the most highly

trained dance professionals of our day. Located at 3761 Hwy 109 North, just outside the Mount Juliet City limits and very close to the Lebanon and Gallatin city limits, Royalty Athletics will be a convenient location for Wilson and Sumner County residents alike. “Our focus is always on our students and offering them a positive experience at our studio,” said Beth Nash, a long time coach and instructor. “All of our coaches and instructors love what they do and feel blessed to be able to share

that passion with others.” Along with Neal and Nash, instructors and coaches include Taylor Corlew, Travis Cooper, and Sunny Allen. For more information call Royalty Athletics at (615)969-2066.

New dance and cheer studio opens in Wilson CountyFrom staff reports

Royalty student Katie Johnson

According to the Department of Defense, there are nearly 1.5 million active U.S. military personnel. To help residents show their support and send messages to loved ones serving our country, The UPS Store® located at 401 S. Mt. Juliet Rd. in Providence Marketplace is launching Operation: S.W.A.K. (Sealed With A Kiss). O p e r a t i o n : S.W.A.K is an initiative to deliver Valentine’s Day greetings to U.S. troops and veterans. From Jan. 18 through Feb. 14, the Mt. Juliet The UPS Store will provide free fi rst-class postage (44 cents) for one-ounce valentines and letters to U.S. military personnel stationed overseas or to veterans in VA hospitals. A d d i t i o n a l l y , the location is offering discounted packing services

and materials for care packages destined for servicemen and women.

“A handwritten card or letter is a simple way to pay tribute to the efforts and sacrifi ces of the brave men

and women who serve our country,” said Joni Cochran, The UPS Store franchisee.

“Each and every card is a valuable reminder of home for the soldier who receives it.” Eligible mail must be addressed to a specifi c U.S. serviceman or woman at an assigned APO/FPO address or a specifi c veteran residing in a VA hospital, and must bear a valid return address. Cochran recommends people send their greetings by Jan. 31 for overseas delivery by Valentine’s Day, although cards and letters will be accepted through Feb. 14. “Many people are using e-mail as a quick means of communicating with loved ones overseas,

but nothing compares to the sentiment of a handwritten card or letter,” said Cochran.

MJ store sends love to troops through Operation S.W.A.K.Offers free First-Class Postage for valentines to deployed military personnel

Alive Hospice is seeking volunteers in Lebanon and Mt. Juliet to help make a difference in the lives of terminally ill patients and their families. The nonprofi t agency encourages area residents to contact its Volunteer Services staff at 327-1085

for more information about volunteer opportunities. Alive Hospice volunteers serve in a variety of ways, such as visiting patients at their homes, offering companionship and providing respite for family members. Some offer special services to patients with music therapy, pet therapy, massage therapy and hair

care. Alive Hospice is a nonprofi t organization that provides compassionate end-of-life care and bereavement support in 12 Middle Tennessee counties.For more information about Alive Hospice, call 327-1085 or toll-free 1-800-327-1085, or visit www.alivehospice.org.

Alive Hospice seeks volunteers in Wilson CountyFrom staff reports

The Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. is an organization of mothers, fathers, family members and friends who have loved ones currently serving, or that have served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. It is a non-profi t (501[c]3) service organization supporting each other and children while promoting patriotism. The Music City Blue Star Moms group meets the fi rst Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at Shoney’s, located at 267 N. Lowry Street, in Smyrna. For more information or if you would like to join the organization visit www.bluestarmothers.org, click on Music City Blue Star Moms TN3. If you have questions regarding the Music City chapter contact

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Th e truth of the matter is that you always know the right thing to do. Th e hard part is doing it. - Norman Schwarzkopf

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F+ Well the weather has really been something over the last several months. We had higher than normal rainfall over the summer. As a result many areas saw fl ooding for the fi rst time in many years. The fl ooding was so bad in many areas that FEMA was even consulted on many occasions. Thankfully many of the people that received fl ooding had great friends and family that could help them clean up and repair any damage that was caused as a result of the fl ooding. As the heavy rains of the summer faded the treasured football season began for many fans. Many football games have been recently decided by nothing more than a fi eld goal. With winter now in full swing many states have seen below normal freezing temperatures which have resulted in frozen football fi elds and many frozen pipes for weary homeowners. As I recently refl ected about the summer fl ooding and recent deep freeze crossing our wonderful country, I began to think about life and the many things we either enjoy or deal with in our lives. For some reason I thought about the letter F and how often it is used in the English Language. I had always dreaded F’s in school and really didn’t care too much for them. But the more I thought about the F the more I began to realize how important and precious the F is. For example: without the letter F we wouldn’t be able to spell words such as Future, Fun, Fast, First, Food, Fuel, Flight, and Football. All words we really like. But the more I thought about the letter F the more I thought about Faith, Family and Friends. Without those three words the rest of the letters that begin with the letter F really don’t mean as much. In other words always have Faith, Family and Friends in your life. Unless we take time to realize what life is all about, it will be very diffi cult to truly enjoy and appreciate it. Getting an F isn’t always a bad thing. I now truly understand how precious the letter F is. Without it I would be hard pressed to understand how blessed I am to have Faith, Family and Friends in my life.

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The Mt Juliet / West Wilson County Chamber of Commerce Women In Business Council is pleased to announce that Thelma Kidd, Founder of Davis-Kidd Bookstores will be the featured speaker at the February Luncheon. The luncheon will be held on Tuesday, February 2, at Rutland Place from 11:15-12:30. Advance registration is required and the cost is $15 per person. Online

reservations can be made at www.mtjulietchamber.com and this event is open to all women.

Luncheon to feature guest speaker Thelma KiddFebruary 2

C3 Community Events is proud to announce the 2010 Makenzie Matthews Dodgeball Tournament. The funds raised will be used to support the Matthews family and a special surprise for their kids. This tournament will be held Saturday, January 23, at the Mt. Juliet Community Center from 3-7 p.m. There will be 16 teams consisting of six players (each team is encouraged to have at least one female) and will get to play a minimum of three matches. Each match will be decided by a best two out of three game set. The tournament will be a round robin pool play and the top two teams out of each pool will qualify for the eight team single elimination bracket tournament. The entry fee will be $120 per team. To register please visit www.C3communityevents.org. If you have any questions contact J.R.

Jernigan at 615-397-1516.

Benefi t dodgeball tourney for child with cancerJanuary 23

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The Wilson County Referral Group meets on Wednesday mornings from 7:30---9 a.m. at the Red Robin Restaurant in Providence off of Mount Juliet Road and I-40. Guests are welcome and for more knowledge on how to expand your business and any additional information and questions about this group, please contact Joe or Pat Rice at: 615-613-3319 or 615-613-3318. WCRG has generated in its fi rst year over $80,000 as a group! We donate quarterly to local organizations

and charities in need. Come check us out and see if you’d be a good fi t for our group.

Expecting moms can get free ultrasounds from Volunteer State Community College this spring. The scans allow Vol State students to gain experience with real obstetric patients. All ultrasounds are supervised by a Vol State faculty member. Interested women must have been to their obstetrician and confi rmed the viability of their fetus. The students will be scanning on Mondays from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and beginning in April also on Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The scans will start on January 25 and continue through mid-April. Patients must sign a release of liability before they can participate. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call 615-230-

3339.

Free ultrasounds for expectant momsBeginning January 25

The Joint Economic & Community Development Board of Directors will meet at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 26, at the JECDB offi ce located at 115 N Castle Heights Ave, Suite 102,

Lebanon.

County JECDB meetingJanuary 18

Wilson County Referral GroupWednesdays

The University of Tennessee Extension Offi ce will be conducting a Childcare Provider Workshop on Saturday, January 30. The Workshop will be from 9 -11a.m. and the cost is $10.00 per participant. This workshop is for Directors of Childcare Centers, and the topic will be Healthy Steps. Participants will receive a curriculum for their center. All participants must register by Wednesday, January 27. For more information or to register for the workshop please contact Marietta Sanford at the UT

Extension Offi ce at 615-444-9584.

Childcare Provider WorkshopJanuary 30

There will be an information and registration meeting for the Mid Cumberland Young Marines on Saturday morning, January 30, at 10 a.m. at West Wilson Middle School, 935 North Mount Juliet Road, in Mt. Juliet. The Mid Cumberland Young Marines is a youth education and service program for boys and girls, ages 8 through completion of high school. The Young Marines promotes the mental, moral, and physical development of its members. The program focuses on character building, leadership, and promotes a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. The Young Marines is the offi cial youth program of the U.S. Marine Corps and the focal point for the Marine Corps’ Youth Drug Demand Reduction efforts. Membership: The Mid Cumberland Young Marines is open to all youth ages 8 through completion of high school. Since the Young Marines’ humble beginnings, in 1958, with one unit and a handful of boys, the organization has grown to over 240 units with 10,000 youth and 3,000 adult volunteers in 46 states, the District of Columbia, and, Germany, Japan and affi liates in a host of other countries. Registration fee is $75.00. For more information contact Staff Sergeant David Hale, Unit Commander, at (615) 715-6550. We look forward to

hearing from you. Semper Fidelis!

Mid Cumberland Young Marines parent informational meetingJanuary 30

A Father-Daughter Valentines Dance for grades K-8 will be held on Friday, February 5, from 6-9 p.m. at West Wilson Middle School. Pizza and soft drinks will be served. Cost $20 per couple with an advance reservation $30 at the door. Email or call wcsoccerbooster@comcast.net 615-453-3992 to make a reservation. Sponsored by Wilson Central High School Soccer Boosters.

Put on your dancing shoes, DadFebruary 5

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INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX PREPARATION. Eddie A. Stott, CPA. Certifi ed Public Accountant. 615-758-0578. P 3-17___________________________MAAS TREE SERVICE. Commercial & Residential. Licensed & Insured. Free Estimates. 615-945-2755. Call this winter for delivered FIREWOOD. P 1-5___________________________BARRETT TREE & LAWN SERVICE. Tree removal, trimming, hauling, fi rewood. Lawn Care, Mulching. Li-censed & Insured. 758-3893 or 579-8319. ___________________________HIGHMARK TURF SALES AND INSTALLATION. Lawn reconstruction, sodding and seed & straw. Grading and topsoil delivery. Bob-cat work. Paver patios and driveways. Structural and decorative retaining walls. Fire pits & Pathways. Li-censed & Insured. Call Greg @ 615-506-2127 for a FREE Estimate. P 2-3___________________________WILLETTE STONE WORK. Stone jobs - Walls - Plant-ers - Outdoor Fire pit/Grill - Mailboxes, etc. FREE Esti-mates. Christian contractor with 15 years experience. Call 615-934-6567. ___________________________TERRY’S AUTO GLASS Thank You Middle Tennes-see for 20 Years. Insurance & Dealer approved. Call to-day 758-6339.I TC___________________________JUNK HAULING & LOTS MORE We Clean Houses, Basements, Attics, & Yards & Most gutters. Haul cars 4 Free. Detail Vehicles. Land-scaping. Stump Grinding. Pressure washing. Decks & Driveways sealed. Call us 4 anything. Even Pet Sit-ting. Robin or Mike. 881-6501 /485-4510, 881-6500.. I TC___________________________BUNCH ROCK & BRICK: Mail Boxes, entrances, fl ow-er beds, retainer wall and repairs. NEW - We also do stucco. Free estimate. 735-5034. TC___________________________

PRESSURE WASHING UN-LIMITED, INC. Cleaning Services Include: Houses - Gutters - Driveways - Decks & More. Call Dean at 516-9438 for FREE Estimate. I TC___________________________DUN-RITE Garage Door Service. Sales - Service - Installation - Repairs. Overhead Doors & Open-ers. FREE Estimates on Re-placements. 758-6285 or 319-1645. I TC___________________________

Home Day Care needs one more child, full or part time. Flexible rates and hours. Call Pat 758-7122. I TC___________________________KIDZ ZONE - Offering 24 Hour, Round the Clock child care. Conveniently located. Hourly, Daily or Weekly rates. 582-0912. P 1-20___________________________Are you looking for Child Care? For a quality, com-fortable & safe place for your child to be while you are at work? I have over 15 years experience. Fenced yard & a loving heart for children. I’m also conveniently located about 3 miles from I-40 & Providence. If interested call Paula 615-758-5190. P 20___________________________Teacher Certifi ed in home child care. No accepting 2 children, age 4 & under. Full time. Hermitage/Mt. Juliet area. 615-498-6926.

**ALL PRO SERVICES ** CLEANING: Specializing in windows, carpets, gutters, pressure washing, driveway sealing. Air Duct Clean-ing & Blind Cleaning. Free estimates & references. Jim 754-5047. Christian Owned/Operated. I TC___________________________AMANDA’S TOUCH House-cleaning Service. Free In-home consultation. Satis-faction guaranteed. Insured! Call 615-708-8182. P 2-3-10___________________________JULIET CLEANING - Family owned. Commercial Cleaning. We bid it, we do the work. Call for reasonable rates. 615-977-0669. P 2-10 ___________________________

TWO GIRLS & A BROOM. Residential Cleaning. Qual-ity work. References. Free estimates. Insured. Cell 568-6131, 752-4617, 500-0432.

FOR LEASE - Commer-cial Space - Hwy 109 area and Mt. Juliet area! Call for more information ROB-INSON PROPERTIES 754-2019. ___________________________COMMERCIAL SPACES FOR LEASE. 500-3,000 SQUARE FEET. 754-2019.___________________________BUSINESS PROPERTY. 6,000 sq. ft. building. Offi ce & Warehouse space. 5001 Market Place, Mt. Juliet, TN Call 889-5621 or 851-7490. P 2-10___________________________Small offi ce suites. Great lo-cations. All utilities includ-ed. Best prices in Mt. Ju-liet. Call Greg at 449-1940. I 1-20___________________________

BOBCAT, BUSH HOGGING, DUMP TRUCK, BACKHOE. Concrete work. Fill Dirt and Gravel. Portable Welding. FREE Estimates. Cell 347-0433, 754-0090. I

LICENSED & INSURED ELECTRICIAN. Residential & Commercial. Also, Cable/Phone Installation. Senior Citizen Discount. REASON-ABLE RATES. All work guaranteed. 615- 316-9323. I M___________________________RAY ELECTRIC. No Job Too Small. Family owned & operated. Licensed & in-sured. Senior Citizen Dis-count. 773-2455. 615-681-8787 I TC___________________________ARC ELECTRICAL SER-VICES. Call for all your electrical needs. Competi-tive rates. 754-9790. TC___________________________DJW ELECTRIC - 30% OFF LABOR THRU MARCH 2010. All jobs guaranteed. Perfectionist work at a LOW Price. Call for a FREE Esti-mate and get it done right. 615-753-0274. P 2-3___________________________

HEROES HEATING & AIR.Friendly Prices. Friendly Service. 852-9156 or 449-8666. 24/7 Service at Regu-lar Rates. P 3-31

DUPLEX - Mt. Juliet. 2 Bed-room. $550 month Deposit & References. 758-5109, 754-7675. Call between 5pm -10pm. I TC___________________________WE PAY THE LIGHT BILL! We Pay the Water Bill! We Pay the Trash Pickup! NO Deposit required. NO Lease required. Buildings for $.50 a square foot. Mechanics, Body Shop, etc. 207-9140 Jim. I TC___________________________House for Rent. Country Cottage. Peaceful/Private. Two bedroom, one & 1/2 bath. Garage/porch, prime location. $775 a month plus deposit. 881-3004. I TC

BABY GRAND PIANO. Like New. Recently tuned. $2,495. (931) 570-4562. P 1-20___________________________New Dining Room Table - Expresso Finish - No chairs. NEW $800 - Gave $300, Asking $300. Just bought it. Close out sale at American Signature. Call 758-6041 or C-573-9813. P 1-20

1) High Quality Full Mattress Set. New w/Warranty. Can deliver. Lists $240.00, sac-rifi ce $117.00. New Queen Set Lists $299, Sell $127. 615-394-0861.****2) New King Mattress set in plastic. Never used. Warranty inc. Retails for $360. Will sell for $187. 615-575-5992. ************3) Bedroom set-Cherry or pine fi nish. Queen/Full Bedroom Set $397.00 Mike, 615-394-0861. New in box-es. Lists $999.00. Will sell for $567.00. Lay-a-way available. Can deliver. 615-394-0861. ******************4) All new, all leather Sofa & Loveseat. No vinyl!!! Lists$1899, will sell for $957.00. Lay-a-way available. Can deliver. 615-394-0861. ****5) Queen Memory Foam Mattress Brand new with warranty $287.00. Also, have a boxspring if needed. Call Mike at 615-394-0891 w/ questions. 615-394-0861. I TC___________________________STORAGE UNITS 20, 40 $1750 - $1950 Steel. Deliv-ery available. Credit Cards accepted. 615-469-1707. Visa/MC/Amex/Discover. P 2-3___________________________PIANO FOR SALE. $25. 758-4587. P 1-20

Firewood for Sale. SPE-CIAL PRICE. 2 RICKS $100.00 if you pick up. De-livery available. Call Mickey. 615-579-8319 or 615-758-3893.

DRIVERS/TEAMS FULL SERVICE TERMINAL. NASHVILLE, TN 866-823-0361. P 2-10___________________________Seeking medical offi ce, front desk staff. Computer/In-terpersonal communica-tion/organizational skills required. Knowledge of insurance billing desired. Email resumes to seeclear@precision-eye.com P 1-27___________________________Now accepting applications for Part Time & Full Time teachers. Must have High School Diploma or GED. Ap-ply in person at 1059 PLAZA DRIVE, Mt. Juliet. I TC___________________________

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SCREENED PORCHES & DECKS. Create an all sea-son porch with your exist-ing deck. Call for a sched-uled free estimate. 25 years experience specializing in porches. 615-349-0041 or email mansfi eldwood-works@yahoo.com Visit www.mansfieldwoodworks.com P 1-20___________________________Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl & Repairs. 25 years experi-ence. Free estimates. Work guaranteed. 615-478-0284, 615-286-4461 ask for Wayne or Jack. P 1-27___________________________DIAMOND 13 BARN BUILD-ERS. Pole Barns & Skid Steer Work. Call 714-8052. keith@dia-mond13.net___________________________TOMMY’S BUILDERS RE-MODELING. Room Addi-tions, Electrical, Plumbing, Painting, Gutters, Siding, Decks, Roofi ng, Drywall & Repairs. 30 years experi-ence. Bonded & Insured. 405-8179. ___________________________THE ROOF TECH. Roofi ng & Repair specialist. Addi-tional discounts for Seniors over 65. FREE Estimates. 547-7812. ___________________________

HARD WOOD FLOORS -Installation, sand and fi n-ish, refi nish old fl oors. Terry Pearson 754-8385 TC___________________________ CONCEPT BUILDERS - Sunrooms, additions, re-modeling, screened patios & garages. ROOFING. FREE Estimates Licensed & in-sured. 754-6390 or 973-6690 I TC ___________________________LANGLEY HOME IM-PROVEMENTS. All types of remodeling. Room Ad-ditions, decks, sunrooms, bath rooms. FREE Esti-mates. Licensed - Bonded-Insured 390-7010 or 758-0094 I TC___________________________ESTES ROOFING. 22 Years Experience. Great rates. FREE Estimates. Work-manship Warranty. Wilson County’s most trusted roof-ing company. 443-3210 ___________________________MICHAEL’S HOME IM-PROVEMENTS. 754-4580. Pressure washing, decks built and sealed. Drive-ways sealed, Roofi ng re-pairs. Painting & Drywall. Rotten wood repairs. Car-pentry work & more. Good prices. 20 years experience. P 1-27

ROBERSON Remodeling.OFFERING HOME REPAIRservices of all types. Includ-ing carpentry (trim & fi nish), Painting, Plumbing, Elec-tric, Replacement Doors, Windows, Gutters, Siding, Carports. Garage conver-sions. Richard 582-1079.

GREG SANDERS DIAMOND CUT LAWN SERVICE. Mowing, Trimming, Edg-ing, Mulching, Landscap-ing, Leaf Removal. Gutters cleaned. Pressure washing. Free Estimates. 481-9499. P 1-20___________________________

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Vester Bradshaw’s Paint-ing. Interior and exterior painting. Drywall & Texture Repair. Cabinet re-fi nishing. Power washing, Driveway & Decks sealed. Minor carpentry work. 615-642-6191. ___________________________ANTONELLI PAINTING and Repairs. 35 years expe-rience. Interior/Exterior painting. Drywall repairs. Pressure Washing, Deck Refi nishing, Replacement Windows. 449-6512 or 512-3964. I TC___________________________SAVAGE PAINTING - Inte-rior - Exterior. OWNER ON EVERY JOB. Very reason-able. Free estimates. Refer-ences. Cell 337-2960, 883-5810. P ___________________________ ******B&H PAINTING*****Interior & Exterior. Free Es-timates. Reasonable Rates. Give us a call. 615-424-0133. I TC___________________________PROFESSIONAL PAINTING AT AFFORDABLE PRICES. 30 years experience. I want the small jobs nobody else wants., FREE Estimates. 615-754-0093 or 615-456-4180. P 2-3

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