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Dr. Jack Pettigrew pulls out his inner Tom Cruise for a Risky Business inspired dance number with partner Emily O’Guinn. Photo By Calvin Carter

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With so much glitz and glamour on College Hill last weekend, you would have thought celebrities had invaded Brownsville.

Instead, College Hill played host to the annual Carl Perkins Dinner and Auction, this time taking on the form of the Dancing with the Haywood County Stars. Many piled into the white tents on the College Hill lawn, to enjoy dinner, hear a few announcements and partake in the silent auction. Dancers had joined in meeting the crowd shortly after a special kick off party hosted by Judge

Roland Reid. Shortly afterwards, attendees moved to the Ann Marks Performing Arts Theater where introductions and recognitions were given out. Among those recognitions included John Gallapsy, who for his many years of dedication to the Carl Perkins Center and Brownsville Exchange Club was honored with a special plaque.

This was all a prelude to the night’s main event, which featured some of Haywood County’s fi nest dancing in the Ann Marks Theater. Teams included: Dr. Jack Pettigrew and Emily O’Guin, Lyle Reid and Mindy Waddell, Carolyn Flagg and

Michael Banks, Robert Rooks and Mary Stoots, Clarke Converse and Susan Evans, Lee Berry and Sheronda Green, Josh Evans and Kristy Jarrett, Chris Turnage and Ann Mann, Joey Conner and Pat Cummins, Andrew Russell and Joan Banks, Russ Stoots and Joanna Morris and Tim Stokely and Mayor Jo Matherne.

Judges for Saturday night’s event were Carlton Viers, Andrea Bond-Johnson and Ronnie Richardson. Judges for the Sunday’s show were Alicia Cunningham, Jay Clinton and Emma Dew. The crowd was able to vote for their favorite couple by donating.

Both shows provided a hard fought effort from contestants. Still, there could only be a couple of winners. The Saturday Judges’ Winners were Karen Jarrett and Josh Evans. And people’s choice went Dr. Pettigrew and Emily O’Guin. The Sunday Judges’ Winners were Clark Converse and Susan Evans, while People’s Choice went to Lee Barry and Sheronda Green.

As a whole, the event’s net gross was $57,000, which is nearly double—$23,000—compared to last year’s dinner and auction. The initial goal this year was actually $25,000 Carl Perkins Director Beth

To the rhythm of a good causeHaywood County DWTS a success


After so many years in offi cer, Speaker Emeritus Jimmy Naifeh (D) announced last week on the House fl oor that he will not seek re-election to his district 81 seat in fall. He has has served in the House of Representatives for 38-years, 18 of which were as Speaker of the House.

“Governor McWherter always told me when it was time to go home, I’d know it. After talking with my family and friends, I believe the time has come for me to pass the torch to the next generation of leaders,” said Speaker Naifeh through a news release from his offi ce. “All told, I’ve given 40 years of my life to public service: 38 in the legislature and two as an

Infantry Offi cer in the Army. Now I’m looking forward to a little more time for myself and a lot more time with my grandkids.”

Naifeh tried for election to the House of Representatives in 1972, but instead made it in 1974.

Since that time he has never lost an election. He is the longest serving Speaker of the House in the state. He also served as Floor Leader, Majority Leader and President of the National Speaker’s Conference.

“In all aspects of my life, I’ve always tried to be an effective leader. I think a lot of that stems from my army training. When I came to the

Jimmy Naifehretires


The Brownsville Budget Committee held their regular scheduled meeting Monday, March 12 at the Haywood County Court House.

Among the items discussed, the committee opened the meeting by accepting bids on the 70.36 acres of the county farm. Billy Joyner’s bid for $2,510 per acre was accepted by the committee. In total, he will have to pay $176,603. Joyner’s bid will be recommended by the committee to the Haywood County Commissioners.

County Budget Director Larry Livingston provided an update on the general fund budget. His data currently looked at the budget while at two thirds of this fi scal year. According to his report, there are currently 13 departments over budget, which is a decrease to the 19 reported the previous month. As a whole, the general fund is under budget by $246,000.

Speaking of budgets, it seems that the committee is already trying to make preparations to work on next fi scal year’s budget. Perhaps still reeling from the incident that happened late last year with the county budget, the committee decided to send memos for all of the departments to have their 2012/2013 budgets ready by April 15, roughly a month later.

Finally, it looks as if the budget meeting time

Budget Committee accepts bid on County Farm


The Board Of City Mayor and Aldermen met for their monthly meeting at Brownsville City Hall, Tuesday, March 13. The month’s list of agendas was rather short for this meeting.

Mayor Jo Matherne did report that CSX and TDOT met recently with her and Brownsville Police Chief Chris Lea to discuss the ongoing investigation of the train/car fatality wreck that took place last month.

On February 10, Anita Rochelle Williams and Anthony Mitchell were killed when their car collided with a train at East College Street and Boyd Avenue. CSX and TDOT will come back in a few weeks with plans for an improved system that would make crossing much more direct to a driver’s attention. This could possibly include some type of gate system. Mean while, the offi cial cause of the February wreck is still being investigated.

Vice Mayor Carolyn Flagg reported that the Brownsvil le-Haywood

County Chamber of Commerce is offi cially accepting applications for a Chamber Director. Joe Ing held the position until his resignation late last year. The chamber board and offi ce have handled things since then. You can fi nd applications at the chamber or at haywoodcountyb r o w n s v i l l e . c o m /chamber.

In other news, the board heard comments from John Butler, whose landscaping

services are being hindered a bit by having to transport his customer’s cut brush and materials to the dump. A trip usually results in a fl at tire, he said.

The comments from Butler and the board seem to contain more head-scratching questions than concrete answers. The Mayor did note that the board will look at the particular ordinance concerning brush, limbs, ect left on the curb and

see about including some changes or more specifi c defi nitions.

The board also approved the appointment of Danny Murley as Commissioner of the Brownsville Housing Authority. Murley will replace Jack Fletcher.

And fi nally, this month, residents’ average electric bill should have decreased by half percent. TVA’s bill for January 2012 was $1,140,321.68.

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Woodmen of the World, Brownsville Lodge # 28 presented a special American Flag

display for the West Tennessee Heritage Delta Center Thursday, March 1. The fl ag is meant to

remember the lives lost during the September 11, 2001 attacks. The unique design for the fl ag lists

the names of the victims within the colored stripes.

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WOW presents fl ag to the Delta Heritage Center

Haywood County Trustee William Howse, right, accepts a tax payment of $170,183.00 from STEMC Brownsville District Manager Eddie Smith.

Twenty-one city and county tax districts in southwest Tennessee will receive a total of $1,462,238.16 from Southwest Tennessee Electric in tax – equivalent payments for 2011.

The tax – equivalent payments, or ad valorem taxes, are based on Southwest Tennessee Electric’s power sales revenue and cooperative – owned property in each district.

Southwest Tennessee

Electric has been paying taxes since 1937, when the total amount of ad valorem taxes paid was $2,227.35.

“ S o u t h w e s t Tennessee Electric is locally owned and does business in the communities we serve,” says STEMC President Kevin Murphy. “Our tax payments benefi t local communities that use the funds for schools, roads and other services.”

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communities in tax payments

The national traveling exhibition Looking at Lincoln: Political Cartoons from the Civil War Era will be on display at the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center in Brownsville, now through March 30. Included in the exhibit are select editorial cartoons from the local Felsenthal Lincoln Collection. The exhibit is free and opens to the public Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Sunday 1-5 p.m.

A special program on Abraham Lincoln will be presented Sunday, March 25, from 2-4 p.m. The program will include Lincoln’s second inaugural address delivered by Ken Jones, Associate Professor of Biology at Dyersburg State College. Jones is widely known for his one-man portrayals of the sixteenth president.

The exhibit, developed by the Gilder

Lehrman Institute of American History, New York, explores images, especially cartoons, as a way of investigating Lincoln in the context of his times. These cartoons are vividly biting; they invite us to put aside twenty-fi rst century assumptions and look at events through the eyes of people living in the era. Among the highlights are: a California printing of the Emancipation Proclamation signed by Abraham Lincoln and political cartoons relating to the election of 1860.

The theme of the exhibition explores the Civil War and issues of slavery from the standpoint of political cartoons. These cartoons appeared in newspapers and were sold individually. Artists and citizens who created these images lived in a century in which racism was deeply ingrained in American life.

As a companion, the exhibit also includes editorial cartoons

from the Felsenthal Lincoln Collection. These cartoons from the 1950s and 60s use Lincoln as comparison for current events of the day. Believed to be the largest individually owned collection of Lincoln memorabilia in the Southeast, the collection was donated to the citizens of Haywood County by Morton Felsenthal upon his death in 1983. Felsenthal spent his lifetime collecting books and memorabilia

concerning Lincoln. Many of the original cartoons on display were signed by the artist and include personal notes to Felsenthal.

The West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center is a tourist information center and home to three regional museums located at Exit 56 off of Interstate 40 in Brownsville. For more information about the Center, visit www.westtnheritage.com or call 731-779-9000.

Lincoln exhibit looks at Civil War era political cartoons

Ken Jones, professor at Dyersburg State, will present his portrayal of Lincoln in a one-main show featuring Lincoln’s second inaugural address Sunday, March 25, at 2 p.m.

Interpretive panels look at Lincoln and the issue of slavery through the political cartoons of the Civil War era and particularly the 1860 presidential election.

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Wilson said. Attendance was numbered at 700 people during the weekend.

“We want to thank all of the people who had an impact on raising the money for this year’s Dinner and Auction,” Wilson said. “It was a phenomenal event, and we hope to match or surpass next years. We couldn’t have done this without the community.”

“Haywood County should be proud of the money they raised in just two days,” she continued.

Wilson also extended thanks to Carl Perkins Board President Lisa Carlton, who she said, “was instrumental in making this event a success.”

“I think it was a great success. We could not have pulled it off without our volunteers,” Lisa Carlton said. “It completely exceeded my expectations. It was fun. the auction items were wonderful and the dancing was spectacular.”

The event committee also included Debbie Jones, Joyce Moore, Glenda Pettigrew, Pam Russell and Cindy Perry.

As for the dancers, the conclusion to the event could be described as bittersweet. While they can relax, many will miss the special bond formed from the hours of practice and planning, Wilson noted. Some have even, volunteered themselves already should the event

take place again next year. And other residents have also shown interest in participating as dancers as well.

As for the future of Dancing With The Haywood County Stars, it’s a little early to tell if it will take place again next year. The Carl Perkins Board will meet for a re-cap meeting to refl ect on the event and its possible future, Carlton said.

If you’re sad that you missed the event, you’ll get the chance to relive it through video. The Carl Perkins Center is selling DVDs for $10. For more information call 772-8378. And for more photos of the event, you can look on page 13 of the States-Graphic.

RHYTHM continued

House, it was no different. I got into leadership during my second term with the ultimate goal of becoming Speaker. I achieved that goal and I’m proud of what I accomplished during that time.”

To some, Naifeh’s retirement is no surprise following the recent county redistricting. In the move, Naifeh lost Haywood County, which is where, for years; he earned a lot of his votes. Haywood

County is now included in a new district that includes Lauderdale and Crockett counties. Craig Fitzhugh (D) is the incumbent for the district.

NAIFEH continued

time could be changing. The committee usually meets the second Monday of each month at 5 p.m. But that time confl icts with the newly appointed budget committee member Richard Jameson who is also Director for Tennessee Farmer’s Co-op. The Co-op meetings take place the same time as the budget meetings. Budget Committee Chair

Allen King voted to move the meetings to the second Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. The proposed move met with some opposition however from some of the public due to how the move confl icts with other meetings on that date. The budget committee meeting would share the same date as the Brownsville City Board of Mayor And Aldermen meetings and

the Haywood County School Board meetings.

“If you want to want to say to the public that you want participation in this, you need to take these overlapping meetings in consideration,” attendee Nick Crafton said.

While the committee did take Crafton’s comment into consideration, the new time still stands.

BUDGET continued

David Craig Chapter DAR presented “Scraps of Life” to Katherine Horne of Elma Ross Library. The gift is in honor of Nancy Necaise for her many years of

service to the DAR. Martha Hooper, Regent made the presentation.

The book is a historical look at the life of Elizabeth Patton Crockett, wife of Alamo hero, David

Crockett. It is a step-by-step guide to creating her family heirloom, quilt top pieced, 1850 - 1860. Photo By Calvin Carter

Scraps Of Life

There’s still a little time left to purchase special t-shirts from the Leadership Haywood Class. The t-shirt sale is a fundraiser aimed at raising money to put up a concrete sign up at the Haywood High School. The shirts feature a special design dedicated to the Hatchie River.

T-shirts will come in short or long sleeve with adult sizes ranging from small to 3X and youth sizes ranging from small to extra-large. Short sleeve

shirts will cost $15 while long sleeve will cost $20.

You can print the order form at this link: h t t p : / / t i n y u r l . c o m /HatchieTshirts and drop the order off with Tammy Neal at First State Bank- 25 South Grand Ave. Brownsville, TN. T-Shirts will be available for pick-up 2-3 weeks later

Anyone in the Leadership class can get them for you. The Leadership Class this year includes: Sonya Castellaw, Patsy

Connerley, Brannon Williams, Kenneth Emerson, Jessica Frye (City Hall), Holly Haak, John Hathcock, Bob Hooper, Mary Bond Lonon, Tammy Neal (First State Bank- 25 South Grand Ave), OG Stewart, David Piercey, Allison Sills, Tiffany Thomas and Teddy Waldrop.

Stanton Welcome Center & Library in Stanton TN is also accepting some Pre-Orders for these T-Shirts.

Hatchie T-shirts from Leadership Haywood

The Haywood County Salvation Army Service Unit cordially invites you to a Ribbon Cutting and Volunteer Appreciation reception.

The event will take place on Friday, March 16, 2012 from 7:45 to 9:45 a.m. The ceremonial ribbon cutting will take place at 9 a.m. Refreshments provided by

INSOUTH Bank, and will be available throughout the morning. Please join us and tour our center.

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ImprimaturChances are,

you’re reading this newspaper on the Ides of March (March 15) a day believed by many to be a day of ill omen. Nearly everyone, even those who have never seen or read the play, Julius Caesar, know we are supposed to “Beware the Ides of March!”

That’s what the soothsayer told Caesar in Shakespeare’s play, and if we can trust the accuracy of the historian/philosopher Plutarch’s account, that’s what happened in real life as well.

Actually, the soothsayer warned Caesar that harm would befall him, no later than the Ides of March.

This didn’t bother Caesar, because he didn’t believe in such nonsense. As a matter of fact, he met the soothsayer on his way to the Roman Senate on the day of his death and decided to tease him about the prophecy. Hey, he joked as he passed him, “The Ides of March has come.” He meant, of course, that the soothsayer’s prophesy was wrong.

Yes, it has come, the soothsayer acknowledged, “but not gone,” meaning that the Ides was not over until the end of the day.

And before the day was over, the great Caesar lay dying at the foot of the statue of Pompey in the senate meeting chamber, bleeding from 23 separate wounds, victim of an attack by 60 Roman senators and offi cials.

Up until then, the term “Ides of March” was simply the Roman way to signify that it was the middle of March. The term “ides” comes from the Latin word idus, which means “half-division”, and the ides of the months March, May, July and October on the Roman calendar was designated the fi fteenth day of the month. The ides of all other months was the thirteenth day. The Roman calendar was an odd and awkward complexity, s u p p o s e d l y formulated by Romulus, the mythical founder of Rome. It organized months around moon phases and only recognized three days; Kalends was

the fi rst day of each month, supposedly the date of the new moon. Nones was the seventh day of March, May, July and October and the fi fth day of all other months. Finally, Ides was the middle of the month, originally designed to be the date of the full moon. No other days were named; they all were identifi ed by counting backward from the three named days, Kalends, Nones and Ides.

See what I meant about it being complex? No wonder the empire didn’t last.

But at any rate, the date “Ides of March” meant nothing unusual at all until it became the date of Caesar’s murder.

It meant plenty after that, however. Prior to his death, Caesar had been an extremely cunning and popular politician, especially among the lower economic and social classes. Too popular, and too powerful, thought most Roman senators, and when Caesar managed to get himself named dictator for life, not to mention his demand that they deify him, it was all just too much.

So they killed him, thinking his death would lead to a restoration of the Roman Republic, but instead the empire devolved into bloody civil war, which ultimately led to the ascension of another Caesar, Augustus, and the Ides of March has echoed through the ages with an air of foreboding ever since.

Something else that has traveled alongside it is the phrase, et tu Brute. Brutus, Caesar’s close friend, was one of the assassins, and Caesar’s comment, upon seeing Brutus also wielding a knife, “et tu Brute”, has come to signify, at least since the days of Shakespeare, the ultimate betrayal by a friend.

It’s one of many, many Latin phrases we still use today. Latin may indeed be a dead language, but all sorts of vestiges of it live on in our modern language, adding vibrance and color to our speech and writing.

Did you go to school? What is your alma mater? Technically, that term means

“nourishing mother,” as in, “nourishing mother of studies.” If a student does well in school, he or she may graduate cum laude, meaning, “with praise.” Those who do even better, graduate magna cum laude, meaning, “with great praise,” and those with the best records graduate summa cum laude, “with highest praise.”

Ever been guilty of having too much to drink and revealing something you should have kept to yourself? In vino veritas — “in wine, there is truth.”

Carpe diem, reads the plaque on many a wall or desk; it means, “seize the day.” E pluribus unum, written on all our coins, means “out of many, one.” Ever see R.I.P. written on a tombstone? Most think it is the initials of the words “rest in peace”, and it is, but before that it stood for requiescat in pace.

What is the Marine Corps’ motto? Simper fi delis, always faithful. Their modus operandi? Fight to the death — of the enemy, that is. They know that, as Virgil said, audentis fortuna iuvat — “fortune favors the brave.”

Ever see an ante bellum house? That’s one built before the war, and around here that means before the war, the Civil War.

I’d better stop now, even though I could go on citing such examples ad infi nitum.

Or even worse, ad nauseam.

Oh, and imprimatur; it means, “let it be printed.”

with Jerry Wilson

Off the Beaten Path

Shattered DreamsAs a kid growing up

in rural West Tennessee, I have been very much aware of the dreams and aspirations that fi lled us with the hope for a better day. It wasn’t that we didn’t love our home, our family and our friends, but it was the childhood dreams that kept us hoping for at least a glimpse of fame and fortune.

I was watching a TV show recently that featured a youngster who had similar experiences.

Young Hobie Shanks had just graduated from a children’s orphanage at the age of 18. He never seemed to fi nd a stable home environment. However, he did make a stop at one foster home that led to some positive results.

However, he spent a brief stay at a foster home that would point his life in a different direction and greatly enhance his hopes and dreams.

Hobie enjoyed playing baseball and spent hours a day in his spare time throwing baseballs.

When he was 13 years old, he spent the summer with a family that really touched his life.

Realizing his avid love for baseball, the father of the house remembered a baseball glove that he used as a teenager. He pulled the glove from storage and gave it to

Hobie. Suddenly, Hobie had a new lease on life.

The foster family lost contact with Hobie until he paid a surprise visit after leaving the orphanage some four years later. He had a real success story to share with the family with this visit.

When he left the orphanage, he was thumbing his way across America when he saw a poster announcing a baseball tryout camp. Hobie attended the tryout. He passed and the scouts said they would be paying him a visit soon. They needed a permanent address and Hobie could only remember the foster family that had befriended him several years earlier.

A few days later, a bright, shiny, open convertible driven by a former baseball player that everyone recognized came in to town asking for the whereabouts of one Hobie Shanks. A tryout was immediately set up for Hobie at the local ballpark.

Hobie passed the tryout with a breeze. The scout was overtaken by the blazing speed of his fastball, and his assortment of pitches with almost perfect control. He was immediately signed and given a sizable bonus. His previous foster father

served as his agent. Could it be that the stars were lining up in his favor?

While spending a few days before reporting to his minor league team, he injured his shoulder and pitching arm that ended his career before it actually started.

Needless to say, Hobie’s dreams were shattered and his chance for the life that he had hoped for was gone forever. He made every effort to put baseball in his past forever.

A baseball game was planned by the community that would team the local all stars against the team from the orphanage in hopes of luring Hobie to come to his former team’s rescue as a coach.

The plan eventually worked and Hobie Shanks went on to serve as athletic director at the orphanage that had served as his childhood home.

For some, Hobie’s life was a tragedy, but was it really a failure? While he didn’t get to hobnob with the rich and famous and perform before sellout crowds in major arenas, imagine all the lives that he touched and help shape. Imagine the difference Hobie made in the lives of thousands of young boys who had absolutely no hope in life.

Dear Editor,With much interest, I

have followed the story of the alleged incident involving the Haywood High School Principal, Ms. Dorothy Bond. After viewing coverage by local television stations and reading many postings on the Internet, I want to congratulate the States Graphic for calling the purported incident by its proper name, an ALLEGATION. A basic principle of American democracy is a person is innocent until proven guilty.

This brings me to the point of this letter. As a civilized society, we must remember the person alleged to have committed an act has rights also. The rights of

both accuser and accused must be protected. If not, our society descends into chaos and mistrust. Such is fertile ground for the growth of anarchy and repression. The acceptance of an allegation as a fact, without investigation, damages a person’s reputation, career and life.

It seems to me the education governing the body, the Haywood County School Board, needs to take three (3) actions: 1) make a thorough investigation of what Ms. Bond said and did not say, 2) make these fi ndings public and 3) base their decisions on the factual fi ndings.

Finally, this incident provides an excellent

teaching moment for students and citizens. I believe we all want our young people to learn, understand and respect our nation’s basic principles. I call on our local churches, temples, mosques, civic and community organizations to host discussions focusing on the issue of the rights of the accused and the accuser. I hope our actions in this matter clearly demonstrate the importance we, as a community, place on this principle – a person is innocent until proven guilty.Yours truly,Dorothy Granberry, Ph.D.Stanton, TN

Letter to the Editor

Community Thursday, March 15, 2012

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Brownsville States Graphic(Brownsville, Tenn.) March 15, 2012

Mr. Dary Mann, 93, died Friday, March 9, 2012 at his residence in Brownsville.

Funeral services under the direction of Rawls Funeral Home, will be

conducted Saturday, March 17, 2012 at noon at Woodlawn Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Dary MannDate of Death - March 9, 2012

Mrs. Emily Sweeney, 54, of Brownsville, passed away on Tuesday, March 6. Funeral services were held on Friday, March 9 at the Covington Funeral Home chapel with interment in Magnolia Gardens Cemetery.

A member of the West Side Church of Christ, she is survived by her husband: Larry Sweeney; two sons: Andrew Sweeney of Louisville, KY and

Jeremy Sweeney, of Nashville and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Langston and Hazel Talley Mooneyham.

The family request that any memorials be made to the West Side Church of Christ. Friends may sign an online guestbook at www.covingtonfuneralhome.com.

Mrs. Emily SweeneyDate of Death - March 6, 2012


Mrs. Louise Clement Kelly, age 94, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2012 in Regional Hospital in Jackson.

She was preceded in death by her parents: James Fred Clement and Mollie Williams Clement; her husband: Leslie Willard Kelly; three brothers: Burt Clement, J.C. Clement, and Edward Clement; three sons: James W. Kelly, Tony Dewayne

Kelly and Tommy Kelly; two daughters: Barbara Ann Adams and Linda Joyce Adams; a sister: Mary Clement Lewis; Funeral services were conducted Saturday, March 10, 2012 in Brownsville-Bells Funeral Homes Chapel, in Bells with Bro. Larry Koonce and Bro. Dennis McMahan offi ciating. Burial followed in Walnut Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Kelly is survived by two sons: Norman G. Kelly, (Betty), and Sammy K. Kelly, (Patsy), all of Brownsville; one daughter: Patricia Dianne Wyatt of Bells; 14 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Louise Clement KellyDate of Death - March 8, 2012


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Laura Beth Allison and Wade Phillips 4/28/12Cassandra Kennedy and Nick Smith 5/5/12

Julie Bruce and Keith Porch 5/12/12Rachel Morgan and Evan Ellington 5/26/12

Elizabeth Brown and John Watts 6/16/12Amanda Billiard and Nathan Overton 6/30/12Brittany Hatcher and Shawn Barnes 7/14/12

Words cannot adequately express howdeeply grateful we are for the outpouring of love and support we experienced during the illness and death of our dear husband and father, Rex F Bond.

The staff of Lea & Simmons went above and beyond meeting our every need at our most difficult time. The ladies of Christ Church provided a feast for our family andfriends. From the visits, phone calls, cards, food, flowers, facebook words, and most of all prayers, we have felt surrounded bythe Grace of God.

The days ahead will be filled with times of sorrow as we will miss him so much and at the same time joy, as we rememberwhat a precious and special man he truly was. His memory will forever live on in ourhearts and it brings us great comfort to know he is now rejoicing in Heaven where we will see him again someday.

Please continue to keep us in your prayers as we begin to heal. With most grateful hearts,

Harriet, Lura and Tina.

On behalf of the late Mrs. Eva J. Rawls, we would like to thank our friends and neighbors for the love and concern heaped upon us during her illness and passing. We thank Pastor Louis Hudson and First Baptist Church, the Fair Lily Chapter #35 of the Order of Eastern Star, Crestview Rehabilitation Center, Avalon Hospice of Jackson, and the compassionate caregivers who assisted her. As the last surviving aunt of her generation, our family will indeed miss her. Still, we know her memory will remain alive through her role as nurse, neighbor, church member, civic and community supporter, and friend. May God bless, comfort, and keep each of you is our prayer.

The Rawls & Davis Families

Mr. Thomas Lee Cole, age 61, formerly of Brownsville, died March 6, 2012 at Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Ill.

Funeral services under the direction of Currie’s Funeral Home in Henning, will be conducted

Saturday, March 17, 2012 at noon in Peaceful Chapel Baptist Church with interment to follow in Knights of Phythias.

A visitation for family and friends will be held Friday, March 16, 2012 from 1 – 5 p.m. at Currie’s Funeral Home.

Mr. Thomas Lee ColeDate of Death - March 6, 2012


Mr. and Mrs. Jannice and Lonnell Rogers of Brownsville are proud to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Siwaver Danielle Rogers of Antioch, formerly of Brownsville, to Trenton

Marquis Rogers of Antioch.

Siwaver is the granddaughter of Mrs. Flossie Cole of Brownsville and the late Wille T. Rayner, Mrs. Gennett Rogers of Brownsville and

the late Mr. Charles Rogers. She is a 2006 graduate of Haywood High School and a 2010 Magna Cum Laude graduate of Tennessee State University. She is a member of Golden Key Honor Society, Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society and MSK (My Sister’s Keeper.) She is currently employed by Meharry Medical College.

Trenton is the son of Ms. Millicent Rogers and Mr. Gerald Rogers both of Memphis. He is the grandson of Millicent and Jimmy Reltherford and Issac Rogers all of Memphis. He is a 2006 graduate of Mitchell High School in Memphis and is presently attending Tennessee State University. He is currently employed by Sears in Nashville.

The couple will exchange vows on April 14, 2012 at the First Baptist Church in Brownsville at 2 p.m. A reception for family and friends will follow at the College Hill Cafeteria.

Carl and Judy Peterson, who have moved to Dancyville from Argentina, are pictured having lunch at the Gin Lot Deli and Sandwich Shop with their son, Gunnar Peterson and his children from

California. Gunnar (far right)

is a Beverly Hills based personal trainer whose clients include celebrities such as Angelina Jolie, Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Sylvester Stallone and Matthew

McConaughey. Behind almost every

hard body is a great trainer and it’s usually Gunnar Peterson. His company was certainly enjoyed at the Gin Lot Deli in Dancyville by owners Terry and Mary Logan.

Celebrity Trainer Visits Gin Lot Deli

Rogers and Rogerswedding announcement

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page6ASSEMBLY OF GODDANCYVILLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD13925 Hwy 76 North

FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD700 N. Dupree Ave. • 772-1242

BAPTISTALLEN BAPTIST5533 U.S. Hwy. 79 N. • 772-3930

ANTIOCH BAPTIST8432 Hwy. 79 N. • 772-5682

BETHESDA MISSIONARY BAPTIST126 Baxter St. • 772-3388

BLUFF CREEK BAPTIST3480 Dr. Hess Rd. • 772-6433

BROWNS CREEK BAPTIST673 Brown Creek Rd. • 772-2288

BROWNSVILLE BAPTIST5 N. Wilson Ave. • 772-9753

BROWNSVILLE COMMUNITY BAPTIST1200 N. Mclemore Ave. • 772-0717

CALVARY BAPTIST624 Hatchie St. • 772-0192

CANE CREEK BAPTIST1904 Cane Creek Road • 772-1033

CHAPEL HILL MISSIONARY BAPTIST1077 Shaw Loop • 772-4840

FIRST BAPTIST311 E. Jefferson St. • 772-1187

FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST294 Friendship Rd. • 772-8060

HARMONY BAPTIST CHURCH4684 Eurekaton Rd. • 731-254-8746

HAYWOOD BAPTIST ASSN.126 N. Dupree Ave. • 772-4826

HICKORY GROVE BAPTISTHickory Grove Haynes Rd. • 772-1259

HOLLY GROVE BAPTIST8488 Poplar Corner Road • 772-2627KEELING BAPTIST CHURCH16675 Hwy 70 West • 731-608-0833

IGLESIA BAUTISTA CRISTO REY1458 E. Main St. • 772-6024

LONDON BRANCH BAPTISTLondon Branch Rd. • 772-2283

LOWER SALEM MISSIONARY BAPTIST1230 E. Jefferson St. • 772-8027

MACEDONIA BAPTIST103 Macedonia Rd. • 772-4770

MERCER BAPTIST1201 S. Dupree Ave. • 772-2536

NEW HOPE BAPTIST586 Bond Ferry Rd. • 772-5616

NEW REVELATION MISSIONARY BAPTIST400 Rawls St. • 772-1020

NEW VISION COMMUNITY612 Fulton Rd. • 772-2663

OAKVIEW BAPTISTWinfi eld Lane • 772-3933

PEACEFUL CHAPEL MB1221 Fairground Rd. 8 772-9473

POPLAR CORNER BAPTIST1010 Boyd Ave. • 772-0950

SHAW’S CHAPEL BAPTIST3772 Shaw Chapel Rd. • 772-7738

SNIPES GROVE BAPTIST1272 Thornton Rd. • 772-5825

STANTON BAPTIST CHURCH107 Covington Rd. • 548-6015

ST. PAUL BAPTIST4270 Hwy. 76 S. • 772-1149

UPPER SALEM BAPTIST81 Coburn Rd. • 772-6538

WILLOW GROVE BAPTISTJackson Hwy. • 772-4644

WOODLAND BAPTIST885 Woodland Church Rd. • 772-5004

WOODLAWN BAPTISTHwy. 19 • 772-3530ZION BAPTIST1733 Upper Zion Rd. • 772-4211

CATHOLICST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC910 N. Washington Ave. • 772-3514

CHURCH OF CHRISTCHURCH OF CHRIST OF BEECH GROVE778 Beech Grove Rd. • 772-3449

JEFFERSON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST1234 E. Jefferson St. • 772-3316

CHURCH OF CHRIST1238 Thorton Rd. • 772-3344

WESTSIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST3235 Hwy. 54 W. • 772-3810

STANTON CHURCH OF CHRISTHolland Avenue

CHURCH OF GODCHURCH OF GOD BROWNSVILLE1155 Berkley Dr • 772-5531

FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF GOD221 S. Russell St. • 779-9585

ST. JAMES CHURCH OF GOD- CHRIST305 W. Thomas St. • 772-0354

CHURCH OF GOD & CHRISTREFUGEE TEMPLE HOLINESS977 King Ave. • 772-4166

EPISCOPALCHRIST EPISCOPAL140 N. Washington Ave. • 772-9156

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSESKINGDOM HALL - JEHOVAH’S WITNESS1040 Boyd Ave. •-772-6499

METHODISTBROWNSVILLE DISTRICT UMC1489 E. Main St. • 772-9882DANCYVILLE C.M.E. CHURCH3515 Dancyville Rd. • 548-6725

DOUGLAS CHAPEL C.M.E. CHURCH3659 Stanton - Koko Rd. • 731-548-6800

FARMERS CHAPEL CME107 N. Wilson Ave. • 772-3056

FIRST UNITED METHODIST117 E. Franklin St. • 772-0365

MARVIN CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST588 Marvin Chapel Rd. • 772-6146

MT. PLEASANT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH315 Mt. Pleasant Rd • 254- 9518

PROSPECT CME10010 Hwy. 76 S. • 772-4426

PROSPECT CME #12656 Prospect Lane * 772-9070

STANTON UNITED METHODIST115 Covington St. • 234-4914

ST. PETER CME5519 Fulton Rd. • 772-5008

TABERNACLE CME151 E. Thomas St. • 772-7774

UNION GROVE UNITED METHODIST8118 Hwy 70 E. • 772-5168

PENTECOSTALFIRST UNITED PENTECOSTAL961 Chestnut Grove Rd. • 772-6549

TRUE LOVE TABERNACLE OF PRAISE MINISTRY1456 E. Main St. • 780-5481

PRESBYTERIANFIRST PRESBYTERIAN 109 W. College St. • 772-2893

OTHERBETHEL COMMUNITY CHURCH5732 Rudolph Rd.

BETHEL SUCCESS19 N. Court Square • 772-0239CHRIST CHURCH OF BROWNSVILLE2120 Anderson Ave. • 772-9933

CHRIST TEMPLE APOSTOLIC404 E. Cherry St. • 772-0064

CHRISTIAN FAITH TABERNACLE2826 Hwy. 79 N. • 772-7112

CHURCH OF THE LORD JESUS687 Bell St. • 772-5357

FAITH DELIVERANCE1193 Tamm St. • 772-2236

FAMILY LIFE FELLOWSHIP7720 Hwy. 54 N. • 772-4791

FIRST HOLINESS CHURCH205 E. Jefferson Street

GREAT HEIGHTS1274 Thornton Rd. • 779-9689

GREATER NEW BIRTH OF CHRIST505 Tyus St. • 772-8247

HOPE OF FAITH900 S. Grand Ave. • 772-6700

LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE FOR TRUTH1143 Tammbell St. • 772-8101

ZION TEMPLE1117 Friendship Rd. • 772-3295

PENTECOSTAL HOUSE OF PRAYER235 Friendship Rd. • 772-9678

Community & Church NewsHaywood

On the Agenda

Brownsville City Board Meeting

2nd Tuesday of each month – 5:30 p.m.

Brownsville City Planning Commission

4th Thursday of each month – 4 p.m.

Brownsville Historic Zoning Commission

3rd Thursday of every month - 4 p.m.

Brownsville City Court Room

Brownsville Utility Board1st Tuesday – 5 p.m. at the Utility Offi ce

Haywood County Commission Meeting

3rd Monday of every month – 7 p.m.

Haywood County Election Commission

2nd Thursday of the month – 5:30 p.m.

in the election offi ce

Haywood County Planning Commission

2nd Thursday of every month - 7 p.m.

Haywood County School Board Meeting

2nd Tuesday of every month – 6 p.m.

Stanton Planning Commission Meeting

3rd Thursday of the month – 7 p.m.

Stanton Town Meeting3rd Tuesday of the month

– 7 p.m.

Tennessee Driver License Service

County Clerk, Sonya Castellaw issues Tennessee

Driving License and ID renewals and duplicates

Wednesday and Thursday of each week from 8:30 a.m. to 4

p.m. Telephone: 772-2362

Ambassadors for Christ will be hosting a Youth Rally

Ambassadors for Christ will be hosting a Youth Rally at the College Hill Auditorium on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at 6 p.m. Some featured artists that will be in attendance is: FPT

Praise Team, Prophet Gary Pearson, Annointed by God from Memphis, Jeffrey Valux Community Choir, Haywood High School Gospel Choir, Fayette Ware High School Gospel Choir and there will also be food, fun and fellowship. We invite everyone to attend this great event.

Local Boy Scout Troop 68 fundraiser

The local Boy Scout Troop 68 is raising money for a trip this summer to Dauphin Island. The older Scouts have worked hard and need your help to go on this fun-fi lled trip. It will take place on Friday, March 23 from 5 - 6:30 p.m. They will host a spaghetti supper and plates will be takeout only. You can pick them up at the First United Methodist Church. For tickets or questions, call: Lisa English at 731-780-4477 or Moose English at 731-571-8182.

Brownsville Police Department Sobriety

CheckpointsThe Brownsville Police Department will be increasing enforcement efforts to ensure the safety of the citizens of Brownsville and Haywood County. Sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols will be conducted, Saturday, March 17, 2012, at three locations within the Brownsville city limits: Highway 76/Anderson Avenue, Bypass and Hatchie St., and Bypass at Highway 19. The checkpoints and saturation patrols will be conducted between 7:00pm – 2:00am. Offi cers will concentrate their enforcement efforts on removing impaired drivers from the roadways. Offi cers will also be enforcing non-compliance with the safety belt law, as well as, child restraint laws. This event is funded by a grant from the Governor’s Highway Safety Offi ce.

Haywood County Democratic Women to meet

The Haywood County Democratic Women will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 6 p.m. at Brownsville City Hall. Everyone is invited to attend. For additional information, contact Johnnie Boyd at 731-772-3776

Haywood County Retired Teachers Association to meet

The Haywood County Retired Teachers Association will meet on Thursday, March 22 at 1:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at Anderson School.

J.B. Moore Community Center Spaghetti and Chili Supper

Spaghetti and Chili Supper at the J.B. Moore Community Center at Dancyville Friday March 16 at 6pm. Donations will be accepted. The Music Highway Band will also be performing.

Tennessee Highway Patrol to conduct safety checkpoints

The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting driver license roadside safety checkpoints during the week of March 30, 2012 on U.S. Highway 70 West of Cox Lane in Haywood County.Recognizing the danger presented to the public by unqualifi ed drivers, Troopers will concentrate their efforts on vehicles being operated by drivers who violate the driver license laws of Tennessee.The Tennessee Highway Patrol has found these driver license roadside safety checkpoints to be an effective means of enforcing driver license laws of Tennessee while ensuring the protection of all motorists.

Ward 3 Neighborhood watch meeting

There will be a Ward 3 neighborhood watch meeting Thursday, March 15 at 6 p.m. in the College Hill cafeteria. The topic will be on tornado awareness.

Weekly Devotional

THIS DEVOTIONAL AND DIRECTORY ARE MADE POSSIBLE BY THESE BUSINESSES WHO ENCOURAGE ALL OF US TO ATTEND WORSHIP SERVICES

When God called Gideon, Gideon immediately questioned God about His choice. Gideon said he was from the smallest clan and he was only a weak farmer. Surely God could pick a better person to deliver Israel. But God often chooses the weak things of the world to confound the strong. This is how God glorifi es Himself. When we are at our weakest, it is the greatest opportunity for God to show Himself mighty. It is only through His strength that we are mighty.Notice how God responded to Gideon’s doubts. “And the Lord said to him, “But I will be with you, and you shall strike the Midianites as one man.” Judges 6:16. If you are His child, God has given you a specifi c gift to be used for His glory. You may not be the smartest, the strongest or the greatest, but you are exactly what God wants to fulfi ll His purpose of glorifying Himself. Use what He has given you.Jason Velotta - Christ Church

Jefferson StreetChurch of ChristMinister: Earnest Haymon

Sunday:Bible School...................9:45a.m.Worship................11a.m. & 6p.m.

Bible Study.....................5p.m.

Wednesday:Bible Study.....................6p.m.

1234 E. Jefferson St.Brownsville TN, 38012

731-772-3316

By Alvis M. Bond

Douglas NewsCorrespondents

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By Gail Barden

Allen News

By Vicki Williams

Hillville - Eurekaton News

By Martha H. Jones

Holly Grove News

Allen youth have been busy. They enjoyed a trip to the Youth Evangelism Conference in Nashville on Friday and Saturday, March 9 - 10. The Lord really moved in a special way through the preaching of Clayton King on Friday night and Shawn McDowell on Saturday morning. An estimated 1,000 young people gave their hearts and lives to Jesus – and three of them were from our youth group.

Our youth group is also planning for their annual yard sale on May 5 to benefi t their youth camp/mission trip this summer. If you have any items you would like to donate, they will pick them up. Call 731-217-4719 for more information or to pick up items.

Allen will be hosting a Women’s Conference for the community on April 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. contact Dawn Lovelace or Iris Byrd for more details.

We had a great weekend in Brownsville. If you missed Dancing with the Haywood County Stars, you missed a treat! All of the dancers were great, and they seemed to have a good time. This presentation required a lot of commitment and effort from dancers and volunteers, and we certainly appreciate all of their hard work.

My sister Patsy spent the weekend with me and we truly enjoyed our time together. We had dinner with Alicia, Claire and Will on Thursday night and dinner with Tyler, Leah

and Autry on Friday night. We attended the Carl Perkins Center Benefi t on Saturday evening, and we loved it.

Happy Birthday to Brenda Marlar, Wondia Littlejohn, Ernest Lytle and Taylor Killen.

Happy anniversary to Adam and Brandy Buckingham.

On our prayer list are Debbie Puckett, Bobby Barden, Carolyn Danley and Mary Ann Nolan.

Our Bible verse for this week is Psalm 46:1, which states, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”

If you have news or prayer requests, please contact me at [email protected].

Have a great week.

“Be careful in the Good Times” was the subject of the message. We would think that the Devil attacks when things are tough in our lives, but diffi culties drive us to God for help. When things are going well, there is a tendency for us to feel we can handle things ourselves. We are tempted to pray less and develop an independent spirit, and like the well known singer proclaimed, “I did it my way.” We must realize that we need God in the good times as well as the bad, and remember what He has done for us in the past. Prior to the services, young Jaiden Bishop was baptized. Mike Coburn sang a beautiful song for special music.

Happy birthday to Erica Ellington, Andy Wynn, Joann Smith, Steven Cobb and Billie Lynn Haynes. A birthday celebration was given for Leland Simpson last Saturday at the church FLC, celebrating his 90th birthday. It was given by his daughter, Kathy Hopper and her husband

Ricky and their family. Leland’s two sisters, Joann Watridge and Dorothy McCommon were there along with other relatives and friends to help him celebrate.

Those sick and needing our prayers are Bobby Barden, home following surgery, Lee Welch in Vanderbilt Hospital, James Stephens is to have triple-bypass, Vanessa Jones’ baby is due any day, Ruth Taylor, Betty Barden and Linda Hayes. Others are Leland Simpson, Viola Brown, Olga Sellari, Louise Coleman, Teresa Owen, Elaine Brown and Perry Watridge. Also include Fletcher Lewis, Danny Murphy, Melissa Houy, Ginger Warren, Beverly Lewis and Janie Fisher.

The Northern lights didn’t make it this far south this time, but I remember back in the late 60’s or early 70’s when we lived on Gray Street about 10 o’clock one night, it got light as if it were day. We and other neighbors gathered out into the street and discussed and wondered

what was taking place, fi nding out that it was the northern lights. In the past, they have reached as far south as New Orleans and South Florida. It is a phenomena caused by spots or sparks from the sun.

It will soon be time to replace the winter birdfeeders with the hummingbird feeders, for they will be sending out scouts to fi nd where the feeders are located. They have good memories and will check fi rst those places where they were last year.

Saturday will be Bible Fun Day for the Holly Grove Church children, ages 6 – 11. They will travel to Camp Linden with Bro. Fred and Nancy Campbell and possibly other adults accompanying them.

Alan and Debbie Jones drove to Nashville and enjoyed the weekend with their friends, Barry and Kim Young. Alan and Barry became close friends while attending Tennessee Academy, and it carried over in their adult years.

Don’t forget about the Bike-A-Thon fundraiser on Saturday, March 17 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. hosted by Harmony Baptist Church to send their young ladies to Journey Camp this summer. For more information, contact Aleta Bradford at 772-1234

Mt. Pleasant UMC has Bible study every Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and join in on this study.

The Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Women will have their annual candle burning on Sunday, March 18. For a small donation, you can honor or memorialize someone by having a candle lit during a special service. To make a donation, contact Hope Cannon at 254-8745.

Please keep the family of Eugene Kirkland in your thoughts and prayers. Eugene was laid to rest at Mt. Pleasant on Thursday. He leaves

behind his wife: Billie; one son: Roger Kirkland; two daughters: Barbara Hayes and Sandy Campbell; one sister: Earline Benard and two brothers: Richard and Ernest Kirkland as well as many other relatives and friends. He was a very active member at Mt. Pleasant and will truly be missed by the church family.

Also please keep native Hillvillian, Jimmy Joe Elrod in your thoughts and prayers, Jimmy’s son, Christopher, was killed in an auto accident and his funeral service was held in Ripley on Wednesday.

Birthday wishes this week to Carrie Gray, Keith Goodman, Martin Pace and Jason Bruce.

Prayer requests this week include the victims of the recent tornados, Billy Edmonds, Frank Fergie, Nell Frazier, Virginia Hayes, Ken Buie, Greg Evans, Ronald Bruce, Roger Johnson, Jackie Watkins,

Bill Glover, Perry Ann McCloud, Linda Hayes, Robert Campbell, Anneli Myers, Enid Powell, Fletcher Lewis, Shirley Morgan, the military, the nation and the community.

Sympathy to the families of Mrs. Annie Kelly, Mrs. Minnie Liggon and Mr. Dary Mann in the loss of their loved ones.

Our Thought for the Week is: “For citizens of God’s kingdom, every day can be a day of joy” by Kenneth Anthon of Indiana. The family of believers and the church offer unity and are an assembly of many, but with one Lord, people who share hope for a better life now and eternal life to come. Through Jesus we can enjoy the many benefi ts of being a part of His Kingdom.

If you have news to share, please call me at 772-1885, after 5 p.m.

Until next week... God bless.

The Concerned Citizens Organization of Douglass Community met for its regular meeting last week and plans were made for upcoming events at the Community Center and also for clean up and activities. Our next event is planned for March 31, which will be an International dinner. More information will be coming soon. Many efforts are put forth for the upkeep of the Center and needs community

support.Happy birthdays this

week to Freddy Bond and Carolyn Leavy, who both celebrated on the 14th.

Those on the prayer, sick and shut-in list this week are as follows: Callie Brooks, Jimmie L. Turner, Callie Langford, Betty Brooks, Betty Douglas, Gladys Bowles, Emma Miller, Mary N. Greer, Willie Douglas, Shirley Hunter, Edward Vaulx Jr., Pastor Shirley Richmond, Rev. J.V.

Carney and Raymond Dancy.

Sunday services at Dancyville C.M.E. Church was very inspiring. We had a great message brought by Pastor Lewis using “Learning How to Pray.” Everyone in attendance was inspired. Sunday afternoon the Douglass Chapel C.M.E. Church Male Chorus celebrated their anniversary with several choirs and male choruses bringing forth beautiful music.

By Betty Scott

Bethel - Belle Eagle NewsSpringtime does not

bring spring showers, they bring spring storms. Remember how many storms we had last year and it looks like we might have a repeat. We have really been lucky so far.

I hope everyone got a chance to see the performance of Li’l Abner last week. The Haywood High School Fine Arts Department did an excellent job, as usual. Maggie Anne Herron and Katie Lewis were among those in the cast.

Jay, Elizabeth and Laura Kendrick, Justin Miller, Gaylon, Patricia and Emily Herron, and Adam Young attended the Mid-South Farm &

Gin Show in Memphis last Saturday.

We have some birthdays this month: Harmon Lewis, 3-2; Lucille Matlock, 3-14; Kenny Kendrick, 3-25 and Phil Scott, 3-27. Also, James Earl and Nancy White will celebrate an anniversary on 3-19; Gaylon and Patricia Herron, 3-17 and Wade and Brandi Howard, 3-27. Congratulations everyone!

Wade Howard suffered a deep cut on his arm while at work, and after several stitches, was sent home. Betty Scott attended a baby shower at Yesterdays in Brownsville last Sunday for Savannah Phillips. Savannah is the

daughter of Troy and Angie Phillips and baby boy Bentley Ray Lewis is due on April 24. Father is Donnie Ray Lewis.

We still have some sick folks in our community. Louquita Climer is in rehab at Bells Nursing Home. Shirley Greenway has been having some medical problems and Bro. Paul was still not able to conduct services at Bethel last Sunday. Let’s keep Louquita, Shirley and Bro. Paul in our prayers.

Thought for the Week: “Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian anymore than standing in a garage makes you a car.”

CornerCornerCorner Katherine HornThe Friends of the

Elma Ross Public Library is a wonderful group of people who support the library in its programming and fundraising efforts. Friends Memberships are up for renewal right now. Membership dues range from a $1.00 Student Membership to a $1,000.00 Life Membership. Your generous donation (in any amount) helps the library provide programming and library materials that the library wouldn’t otherwise have. The Elma Ross Public Library wishes to thank all the Friends Members who have given their time and treasure over the years. Please consider renewing your Friends Membership (if you are a current Friends Member) or make a donation and become a new Friends Member. In today’s troubled economy, people rely more on the public library to improve their earning and living skills and assistance in seeking employment as well as taking advantage of all the books and other media that can be checked out for free. The library is an integral part of the community and the Friends Organization is vital to the library. All

membership donations make a difference. Thank you.

The Friends Annual Membership Dinner Meeting is set for Tuesday, March 27 at 6 p.m. Our guest speaker is Mrs. Carolyn Tomlin, co-author of “The Secret Holocaust Diaries.” We are very honored to have Mrs. Tomlin with us. Please make plans to attend this great evening. Reservations are required. You may renew your Friends Membership this evening. There is a slight cost for the meal.

The price of the meal is forthcoming. Mark your calendar today.

Lunch and Learn for March is set for Wednesday, March 28 at noon in the Library Meeting Room. Our guest presenter will be Mrs. Serenia Smalls-Colvin, who will be making a Women’s History presentation. Please join us for a wonderful presentation. Please remember to bring a lunch, the library will provide drinks and dessert.

Happy Reading!

CorrespondentsThursday, March 15, 2012


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By Debbie Sterbinsky

Stanton NewsI’ve failed to include

meeting reminders lately and I’m a little late with this one; the Stanton Planning Commissions meet tonight at Town Hall!

The Cook Books are rolling out!! Sorry, this took longer than I expected. Our original program was awesome, but it was not compatible with Windows 7. It was a sneaky program though, it let me get everything entered then refused to print! I went back to square one and learned to organize and print a book the hard way. I’m thankful for the learning experience, but I will have an updated program before attempting to do this again. If you haven’t been called, you will be soon. We had a great number of you order the books and we truly appreciate it!

Speaking of food, the Dancyville folks are cooking again! Friday, March 16, 2012, a free Spaghetti/Chili supper will be served at the Dancyville Community Center. Entertainment will be provided by “The Music Highway Band” from Jackson. The event is free, but donations

will be accepted for the upkeep of the building.

After all this food talk, we need to revive an idea we had a few months ago – group walking! Well, now that time has changed, we’re hoping to get that organized! We took a poll and most of us would like to meet about 5-ish or shortly thereafter. Others had expressed an interest in walking earlier during the day. Either way, you can put your name on our walking list with your time preference and we’ll help organize as many groups as needed. The Stanton Welcome Center/Library will be a meeting place for those wishing to walk together. We may not make it far at fi rst, but let’s at least get started.

I attended “Dancing with the Stars” of Haywood County this past weekend; you all did a great job! We had a great time and it appeared the dancers did as well!

One member of our West Tennessee Cemetery Research Team did some extra exploring last week. John Marshall, of Memphis, visited the Jones Cemetery in Fredonia.

According to John “The

Jones Cemetery is located about a half mile to the southwest of the old Fredonia M. B. Church just inside Fayette County. It began as the plantation burying ground of Bouldin Collier, who settled there about 1835. Later, his daughter, Mrs. Sallie Jones, inherited the plantation. After the Civil War, she gave the land for the Fredonia Church and the Church members began to use this burying ground. Like most old cemeteries, it is located up on a rise. Burials continued here up until the 1960s.” You can view the photos at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/West-TN-C e m e t e r y - R e s e a rc h -Team-Est-Stanton-TN-April-5-2011/140320059371952.

Residents and former residents of Stanton, you may mail Stanton news to me at P.O. Box 181, Stanton, TN 38069, reach me at the Stanton Welcome Center/Library at 731-548-2564, or e-mail me at: [email protected]. Please put “Stanton News” in the subject line. Together we will look at the past, look toward the future and report current events.

By Denise Phillips

Wellwood/Zion NewsThanks to HBA

Director, Charles Pratt, for fi lling the pulpit at Zion Sunday. I’m sure I missed a wonderful sermon, but was at Englewood with Justin and Britany for the dedication of granddaughter, Alivia. Mama (Alice Elrod) went with me and Becky and Lyla Rainey joined us there. What an awesome service.

Following the dedication, about 40 family and friends celebrated two birthdays at our home. Our grandsons Ethan Rainey turned 11 on the sixth and Jacob Phillips was seven on the eleventh. Jacob also celebrated with family and friends at the park Saturday.

Sunday night, Zion decided to call Brother Mark McSwain as Interim Pastor. I was exhausted after all the celebrating, but thanks to Allen Outlaw for the information. He also informed me that the seniors had lunch at the Kreme Kastle Tuesday with 10 attending. Mama forgot to go.

Several family members traveled to Ripley Monday and Tuesday night to visit with Jimmy Joe and Denita Elrod to comfort them in the loss of their son. We enjoyed dinner at the Olympic Tuesday night and ran into Sherriff Melvin Bond who was enjoying a meal with some former classmates. Sorry we missed a visit from Sheila Williamson, but hope to get together soon. Thanks for leaving a note!

Allen Outlaw reported 10 attended the prayer breakfast and Brother Butch Westover led the devotion. If anyone would like to join this faithful group of men, they meet every Thursday morning at

six in Zion’s family life center.

He didn’t tell me, but I know that he led Zion’s prayer meeting Wednesday night, although we were at the funeral home with the family of Eugene Kirkland. Mama said she sure did enjoy the devotion.

Jimmy and I traveled to Carrie and Wanda Rogers’ home Friday night to visit with cousins from Florida. Michael and Laverne Kelley and three of their grandchildren were here during their spring break. They were able to attend the funeral of Jimmy Joe’s son that was killed in an automobile accident the previous Saturday.

For those of you interested, the Mark Conway Memorial Scholarship fund committee has met and will soon be ready for your monies. They are in the process of fi nalizing the plans to be brought before the executive board at HBA. Please be praying about any

part you or your Church would play in this role.

Zach and Isabella McCage have certainly enjoyed their spring break with grandparents Tommy and Nancy Littlejohn. Isabella has been driving everything she could and even told her mom she was defi nitely a “country girl”.

Mark your calendars: VBS Clinic at Somerville First Baptist - March 17 from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.. Bridal shower for Rachel Morgan – March 29 and Spring Revival - April 15 - 18.

Please continue to pray for our sick folks, as well as our military personnel and their families, the shut-ins, those who have lost loved ones and the leaders of our country.

Jimmy Phillips is on the road to recovery thanks to Mary Lee Kirkpatrick’s homemade goodies she dropped off. What a great neighbor!

Call me at 772-4257 if you have news or email me at [email protected]. People want to know!

By Marty Williams

Around Town

By Sylessie Ross

Union News“For thou hast been a

strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in His distress, a refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat, when the blasts of the terrible one is as a storm against the wall.” Isaiah 25:4

Our pastor Rev. Harden preached a wonderful sermon on Sunday, our youth choir sang beautifully. We were so happy to have all of our visitors on Sunday. Our Musicians’ Appreciation was a great success on Sunday evening.

Browns Creek Baptist Church family worshipped with Prince of Peace Baptist Church of Memphis, where Collins Jr. and Doris Burks are members and they had a wonderful time.

Bishop Nathaniel Bond and Deliverance House of Prayer worshipped with Rev. Joseph Montgomery and church family on their anniversary in Humboldt.

I had the opportunity to attend the funeral services

of Christopher Z. Bond on last week. He was the grandson of Kathy Musgraves and my cousin Victor Bond, the great-grandson of Rev. Billy Joe and Mary (Spoocie) White. God called such a young angel home, and we have to trust that he does nothing wrong. My daughter Marketta was able to attend the services of Keith Cason on last week. Please continue to pray for their families and their mourning process.

Please pray for those that have recently lost loved ones: the Shaw family in the loss of Colonel B. Shaw, a pillar of the Jackson Community that will be greatly missed. Please pray for those that have lost loved ones near and far.

Please continue to pray for the sick and shut-ins: Florine Bond, Charles Cole, Berdie Barden, Fannie McKinney, Willie Herman Robinson, Virginia Robinson, Mary Robinson, Mary Taylor,

Jessie Pender Jr., Thelma Bobbit, Sammie Hines, John Duckworth Sr., Curtis Harden, Eddie Hardin, Stacy Greer, Rev. Willie B. Jones, Laura (Peaches) Snipes, Estella Franks, Vera Ross, William Gaines, Walter Frank Chism, Cynthia Bullock Transor, Pearl Gray, Annie Flora Forrest, Pearline Jones, Mr. and Mrs. L.C. Pirtle, Virginia Higgins, Mr. Jessie Thomas White, Glenn White, Rosie Lee Hines, Emma Lue Graves, Fannie Anderson, Mosie Mae Hines Fuller, Marvin Ross, Rev. J.V. Carney, John Drake, Rev. Liggins, Billy Golden, Tony Bass, James King and Rosetta (Aunt Dear) Williams.

If anyone has any news that they would like published in my article, please contact me by Sunday evening at 772-2006. Our thought for the Week: “I read once, ‘When all else fails, PRAY” I beg to differ, my motto is Pray and it won’t fail! Be Blessed!!!!

Dancing with the Stars was an absolute smash! There is talk of it everywhere I go! It was an incredible community sensation sponsored by the Carl Perkins Board and the Brownsville dance participants! (I did hear just a ‘smidge’ of discontent from someone who thought those ‘young kids’ judging, should have given her and her partner a higher score!) Now she’s going to beat one of them with his guitar… for poor judgment! Love it! Superb job y’all!!

Betty Moody had some fantastic weekend company recently. Her daughter, Elizabeth Nicholson, her husband, John, and their three children, popped in to see her! They live in Starkville, Miss. Isn’t it awesome when your babies come home and bring their babies? Circle of life!

A group of friends and former classmates drove to Tupelo, Miss. lately to drop in on Ona and Curtis Lowery, parents of their dear, late friend, Elaine Lowery Hines. They were delighted to meet the fi rst grandchild of Elaine and John Hines! The son of Curt and Lindsey Hines is named, William Roper Hines. They live in Tupelo, also, so Ona and Curtis get to babysit frequently! Making the trip together were Carol Sills, Dorothy Jackson, Donna Dickenson,

Miriam Berry of Olive Branch, Miss. and Barbara Jones, of Boonville, MO.

The Chamber is beginning to get busy with more ribbon cuttings! We just had one for Treasure Chest and have scheduled one for the new Haywood County Salvation Army and one for the remodeled, Scott Street Resource Center! We are cookin’ and jammin’ here at the Chamber!

Greg Vanstory will also be having a ribbon cutting at the HHS tennis courts Thursday! Things are happening in Haywood County!

Rick Sullivan, former Brownsvillian, Coach and AD at HHS, took his Fayette Academy Lady Vikings back to the State Tournament for the second year in a row! They didn’t win, but are one of the four best teams in division 2AA schools in Tennessee, which is a distinguished a c c o m p l i s h m e n t ! Congratulations! They were the only West Tennessee team in that division to make it to the State Tournament, beating USJ in semi-fi nal rounds!

The Jameson household was fi lled with charmingly divine, females a couple weekends ago, as sisters and friends came to watch Patsy and her fi rst cousins perform in the HHS production of Lil’ Abner.’ At dinner

Saturday evening after the play, there were three generations of King - Jameson women having a merry time chatting and hanging out. In attendance were Patsy King, Jane Jameson, Harriett, Mary Richard, Martha Jane and Patsy, with friends, Mary Pate and Jasmine James. Allen King and Richard sat quietly in the next room! Can you picture that!

Our friend, George Norvell is home! He is so tickled to be back in Brownsville! I expect to see them at Kreme Kastle with the Thomas’s… ASAP! I think Linda is also rather happy to be home herself! No place like home!

John Gallaspy was working the crowd at lunch, chit chatting with friends at Kreme Kastle and those who popped down to join him. He was looking splendid! (I heard he looked quite ‘the man’ in his tux at the Dancing with the Stars event!)

Ceree Peace Post took her gorgeous grandbaby, little Ceree, to lunch last week. Her whole world revolves around her! Ceree was so proud because she actually had time to eat with her own mama and aunt that day. Baby Ceree was not neglected with all those women at that table! She was the mini Princess!

Let me hear from you! [email protected] or 780-4111.

Crestview NewsThank you volunteers

for coming this week: Christ Temple ladies, C C Club, First Assembly of God Church ladies, Westside Church of Christ, Russell Grove Baptist Church, Mrs. Ann Nuckolls, Mrs. Mary Barkens, Bingo ladies and First United Methodist Church.

A special thanks to Mrs. Mary Barkens for coming out on Tuesday and playing fruit bingo

with the patients. She also brought fresh bananas for the game. She comes each Wednesday morning and polishes our ladies nails. We appreciate you, Mrs. Mary, as well as, all our volunteers.

We welcome Mr. Joe Alvis Davis to our facility and hope he enjoys his stay with us.

Our sympathy goes to the family of Mr. Ray Malone. He is truly missed.

We had a great Rook card game last Thursday afternoon. Thank you Bro. Phil Lovelace, Mrs. Carolyn Lovelace and Mr. Hal Rogers for taking the time and coming out to play cards with our patients. Can’t say thank you enough.

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Public oticesNThursday, March 15, 2012


page 9SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE’S SALE

Default having been made in the pay-ment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid in a certain Deed of Trust executed on January 20, 2009 by Cheryl L. Cole to David Prince, Trustee as same appears of record in the Office of the Register of Haywood County, Tennessee in Book 63, Page 102, the beneficiary being InSouth Bank. Subsequently STONE, HIGGS & DREXLER, P.C. was appointed successor trustee in Book 95, Page 223; and the owner of the debt secured having request-ed the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that Stone, Higgs & Drexler, P.C. will on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 commencing at 11:00 a.m. at the front door of the Courthouse, Brownsville, Haywood County, Tennessee, and proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the fol-lowing described property to wit:

Lot 1: 1122 Drake Street, Brownsville, Tennessee

Beginning at a point being the intersection of the south right-of-way of Thomas Street (25 feet from center) and the east right-of-way of Drake Street (10 feet from center); thence south 87 degrees 01 minute 03 seconds east 165.0 feet along said south right-of-way of Thomas to an iron pin; thence south 04 degrees 24 minutes 45 seconds east 114.30 feet to an iron pin; thence south 89 degrees 11 minutes 39 seconds west 165.00 feet to an iron pin in the east right-of-way of Drake Street; thence north 03 degrees 56 seconds west 125.18 feet along said east right-of-way to the point of beginning. Survey prepared by Walter R. Powell, RLS 832 on 6/26/1984.

(Map 66N, Group A, Parcel 11.02)Lot 2: 1105 McLemore, Brownsville,

TennesseeCommencing at a point being the

intersection of the south right-of-way of Thomas Street (25 feet from center), and the east right-of-way of Drake Street (10 feet from center); thence south 87 degrees 01 minute 03 seconds east 165.0 feet along said south right-of-way of Thomas Street to an iron pin being the northwest corner and the point of beginning of the described tract; thence south 87 degrees 01 minute 03 seconds east 168.58 feet along said south right-of-way of Thomas Street to a point being the intersection of the south right-of-way of Thomas and the west right-of-way of McLemore Street (25 feet from center); thence along said west right-of-way of McLemore with the following calls: south 21 degrees 38 minutes 02 seconds east 110.15 feet; south 08 degrees 10 minutes 21 seconds east 103.52 feet to an iron pin; thence north 84 degrees 16 minutes 28 seconds west 209.86 feet to an iron pin; thence north 04 degrees 24 minutes 45 seconds west 193.25 feet to the point of beginning. Survey prepared by Walter R. Powell, RLS 832, on 6/26/1984.

(Map 66N, Group A, Parcel 11.00)This sale is subject to 2009, 2010

and 2011 city and county taxes on both properties. This sale will erase, as to this property only, the judgment lien styled, Crye-Leike Realtors, Inc. vs. Cheryl L. Cole, case number 1355033 and recorded in Book 77, Page 753.

All right and equity of redemption, Statutory and otherwise, homestead and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but Stone, Higgs & Drexler, P.C. will sell and convey only as successor trustee.

The sale date and time may be adjourned and rescheduled, without addi-tional newspaper publication, within one year from the originally scheduled date, by announcement at the date, time and place of the new postponement date and time in accordance with T.C.A. 35-5-101.

This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.STONE, HIGGS & DREXLER, P.C.Successor TrusteeBy: Roger A. Stone, PresidentRun Dates: Mar 1, 8, 15

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALESale at public auction will be on March 29, 2012 at 10:00AM local time, at the front east door, Haywood County Courthouse, Brownville, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Holly Garland, and Nathan Garland, wife and husband, to Gregg Murphy, Trustee, as trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) solely as nominee for American Home Mortgage on December 9, 2005 at Record Book 16, Page 174; re-recorded at Record Book 81, Page 369; conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP having been appointed Substitute or Successor Trustee, all of record in the Haywood County Register’s Office. Default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of said Deed of Trust and the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable. Party Entitled to Enforce the Debt: Owner of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, NAThe following real estate located in Haywood County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder:Lying and being in the 9th Civil District of Haywood County, Tennessee, and more particularly described as follows, to-wit:First Lot: Beginning at a point in the centerline of Pepper Lane at the northeast corner of the herein described tract, which point is located South 183.00 feet along the centerline of Pepper Lane from the original north line of Pat H. Mann, Jr.; thence from the point of beginning and with the centerline of Pepper Lane South 174.00 feet to the southeast corner of the herein described and the northeast corner of a 1.0 acre lot that was cut out of the Mann property June 30, 1993; thence leaving said road and with the north line of said 1.0 acre cut out West passing over an iron pin found at 25.00 feet and continuing for a total distance of 250.34 feet to an iron pin set at the southwest corner of the herein described lot; thence on a new line through Mann North 174.00 feet to an iron pin set at the northwest corner of the herein described lot; thence on another new line through Mann East passing over an iron pin set at 25.00 feet from the centerline of Pepper Lane, and

continuing for a total distance of 250.34 feet to the point of beginning, containing 1 acre (acreage not warranted).Second Lot: Beginning at a stake, said stake being the southwest corner of a one acre lot in the name of Sorrell and described in Deed Book 210, Page 182, Register’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee; runs thence North with the west line of Sorrell 174.00 feet to a stake, said stake being the northwest corner of Sorrell; runs thence West 125.17 feet to a stake; runs thence South 174.00 feet; runs thence East 125.17 feet to the point of beginning, and containing 1/2 acre, more or less (acreage not warranted).There is reserved a perpetual easement for ingress and egress over and upon the existing roadway that is located on said lots to Pat H. Mann, Jr., his heirs and assigns. LOCATED UPON THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY is a 1998 Fleetwood manufactured home, Serial Number TNFLV27AB50497SR12, which is believed to be permanently affixed to said property.Street Address: 1031 Pepper Lane (Per Deed of Trust), 791 Pepper Lane (Per Assessor), Brownsville, Tennessee 38012Parcel Number: 063-024.02Current Owner(s) of Property: Holly GarlandThe street address of the above described property is believed to be 1031 Pepper Lane (Per Deed of Trust), 791 Pepper Lane (Per Assessor), Brownsville, Tennessee 38012, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control.SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION.If applicable, the HB 3588 letter mailed to the borrower(s) pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated 35-5-117. This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat any unpaid taxes; and any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory right of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat any unpaid taxes; and any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory right of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: SALE IS SUBJECT TO A 1998 FLEETWOOD MANUFACTURED HOME, SERIAL NUMBER TNFLV27AB50497SR12, IS BELIEVED TO BE PERMANENTLY AFFIXED TO THE REAL PROPERTY. IT SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER TO UNDERTAKE ANY AND ALL LEGAL STEPS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN THE TITLE TO SAID MOBILE HOME.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.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. If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder, at their highest bid, will be deemed the successful bidder.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 by the Substitute Trustee at any time.This office may be a debt collector. This may be an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose.Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trusteewww.kirschattorneys.comLaw Office of Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP555 Perkins Road Extended, Second FloorMemphis, TN 38117Phone (901)767-5566Fax (901)761-5690File No. 12-030738

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALEWHEREAS, default has occurred in

the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated June 18, 2009, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded June 23, 2009, at Book 67, Page 360 in Office of the Register of Deeds for Haywood County, Tennessee, executed by Margot Crothers, convey-ing certain property therein described to Williams, McDaniel & Wolfe as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Delta Trust Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns; and the undersigned, Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been appointed Successor Trustee.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable; and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Successor Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Successor Trustee will, on April 4, 2012 on or about 11:00 A.M., at the Haywood County Courthouse, Brownsville, Tennessee, offer for sale cer-tain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder FOR CASH, free from the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in Haywood County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows:

Commencing at a point in the East right-of-way of Highway 54 North, 33 feet from center, said point also being the southwest corner of Harold Carter as recorded in Deed Book 123, page 6, Register’s Office, Haywood County Courthouse, Brownsville, Tennessee; thence North 01 degree 00 minutes 00 seconds 402.60 feet along the East right-of-way of Highway 54 North to an iron pin found, said point being the southwest corner and the point of begin-ning of the

NOTICE TO CREDITORSTCA 30-2-306

Estate of Lilly Ruth ThomasDocket #PR - 8

Notice is hereby given that on the 2nd day of March, 2012, Letters Testamentary of administration in respect to the estate of Lilly Ruth Thomas who died on October 25, 2011 were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Haywood County, Tennessee.

All persons, resident and non resi-dent, having claims, matured or unma-tured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above named court within the earlier of four (4) months from the date of the first publica-tion of posting of this notice or twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred in the manner and to the extent as provided by law.

This 2nd day of March, 2012, (Signed)William Thomas, Executor, AdministratorEstate of Lilly Ruth ThomasRobert L. Thomas AttorneyBy: Sarah H. Levy, Clerk & MasterPublication dates: 03-08-12 & 03-15-12

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALEWHEREAS, default has occurred in the

performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated July 2, 2002, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded July 3, 2002, at Book 244, Page 93 in Office of the Register of Deeds for Haywood County, Tennessee, executed by Kenneth Jordan, conveying certain property therein described to David R. Wilson as Trustee for Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation; and the under-signed, Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., hav-ing been appointed Successor Trustee.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable; and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Successor Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Successor Trustee will, on April 11, 2012 on or about 11:00 A.M., at the Haywood County Courthouse, Brownsville, Tennessee, offer for sale cer-tain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder FOR CASH, free from the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in Haywood County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows:

Beginning at the southeast corner of the Brian Dew and wife, Shannon Dew, tract recorded in Deed Book 207, page 340, said point being in the north Right of way line of Emerson Road, 50 feet wide; then west, 130.50 feet along the said Right of way line to Dew’s southwest corner; then north 04 degrees 22 minutes 02 seconds west, 147.00 feet along Dew’s west line along or near an interior line of Bobbie Emerson’s tract to an iron post found; then north 79 degrees 56 minutes 32 seconds east, 130.00 feet along Dew’s north line along or near an interior line of Bobbie Emerson’s tract following the alignment of a found metal post to Dew’s northeast corner; then south 04 degrees 37 minutes 27 seconds east, 169.83 feet called 174 feet along Dew’s east line to the point of beginning.

ALSO KNOWN AS: 438 Emerson Road, Gates, Tennessee 38037

The HB 3588 letter was mailed to the borrower(s) pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated 35-5-117. This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: Kenneth Jordan; United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or suc-cessor agency, United States Department of Agriculture; Haywood County Solid Waste Dept

The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain with-out further publication, upon announce-ment at the time and place for the sale set forth above. W&A No. 700-111557DATED March 6, 2012INSERTION DATES: March 15, 2012, March 22, 2012, & March 29, 2012WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C.,Successor TrusteeDSaleNoticeTN-Shellie_msher-rod_120306_1155FOR SALE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.MYFIR.COM and WWW.REALTYTRAC.COM

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in

the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated August 31, 2004, executed by ALMA J. PERKINS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, conveying certain real property therein described to US TITLE CORPORATION as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Haywood County, on September 9, 2004, in Book 270, at Page 910; 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 CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-10, who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS,

Notice of the Right to Foreclose (“Notice”) was given in compliance with Tennessee law by the mailing a copy of the Notice to the parties at least sixty (60) days prior to the first publication of the Substitute Trustee’s Sale. WHEREAS, the under-signed, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Haywood County, Tennessee, NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on April 9, 2012, 11:00 AM at the Haywood County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held At the Haywood County Courthouse, Brownsville, TN, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Haywood County, Tennessee, to wit: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATED, LYING AND BEING IN BROWNSVILLE, 7TH CIVIL DISTRICT OF HAYWOOD COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEING LOT #63, FLEMING ESTATES SUBDIVISION, A PLAT OF WHICH APPEARS OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 98, REGISTER’S OFFICE HAYWOOD COUNTY, TENNESSEE. BEGINNING AT A STAKE IN THE SOUTH MARGIN OF RICKEY STREET AND 25 FEET FROM THE CENTER OF SAME, SAID STAKE BEING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT #62; RUNS THENCE WEST WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID STREET, 94 FEET TO A STAKE IN THE EAST MARGIN OF THE TIBBS ROAD RUNS THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST WITH THE EAST MARGIN OF SAID ROAD, 106.5 FEET TO A STAKE, SAID STAKE BEING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT #50; RUNS THENCE CAST WITH THE NORTH LINE OF LOT #50, 94 FEET TO A STAKE, SAID STAKE BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT #62; RUNS THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 40 MINUTES WEST WITH THE WEST LINE OF LOT #62, 106.5 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL # 66F-C-1.00

PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 497 RICKY STREET, BROWNSVILLE, TN 38012. In the event of any discrep-ancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER (S): ALMA J. PERKINS

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 dislose. This property is being sold with the express reserva-tion 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 representa-tions or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Fax: (866) 681-5002 Tel: (865) 342-3522RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Substitute Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2-984-0407 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (866) 681-5002 Registered Agent: CT Corporation System 800 South Gay Street, Suite 2021 Knoxville, TN 37929 Tel: (865) 342-3522 TS#: 11-0132629 FEI # 1006.153991Publication Dates: 03/15/2012, 03/22/2012, 03/29/2012


Estate of Fred T. MannDocket #PR - 9

Notice is hereby given that on the 1st day of March, 2012, Letters Testamentary of administration in respect to the estate of Fred T. Mann who died on February 25, 2012 were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Haywood County, Tennessee.


This 1st day of March, 2012, (Signed)Sue Mann McPhail, ExecutrixEstate of Fred T. MannLarry S. Banks Attorney for the EstateBy: Sarah H. Levy, Clerk & MasterPublication dates: 03-8-12 & 03-15-12


Estate of Eva James RawlsDocket #PR - 7

Notice is hereby given that on the 29th day of February, 2012, Letters Testamentary of administration in respect to the estate of Eva James Rawls who died on February 26, 2012 were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Haywood County, Tennessee.


This 29th day of February, 2012, (Signed)Cynthia R. Bond, ExecutrixEstate of Eva James RawlsLarry S. Banks Attorney for the EstateBy: Sarah H. Levy, Clerk & MasterPublication dates: 03-8-12 & 03-15-12

STATE OF TENNESSEE IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF

HAYWOOD COUNTY, TENNESSEE

vs DELINQUENT TAXPAYERS

NO. 13613NOTICE OF SALE

Please take notice that pursuant to T.C.A. 67-5-2502, and in obedience to decrees entered in the Chancery Court of Haywood County, Tennessee, in the case of State of Tennessee ex rel Haywood County vs. Jimmie T. Bates et ux Leola Bates, and their unknown and unborn heirs; Lillie Clark and her unknown and


Estate of Geraldine HaynesDocket #PR - 11

Notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of March, 2012, Letters Testamentary of administration in respect to the estate of Geraldine Haynes who died on February 27, 2012 were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Haywood County, Tennessee.

All persons, resident and non resi-dent, having claims, matured or unma-tured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above named court within the earlier of four (4) months from the date of the first publication of posting of this notice or twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred in the manner and to the extent as provided by law.

This 7th day of March, 2012,(Signed)Will K. Haynes and Lalia Spencer, Co-ExecutorsEstate of Geraldine HaynesC. Thomas Hooper, III AttorneyBy: Sarah H. Levy, Clerk & MasterPublication dates: 03-15-12 & 03-22-12


Estate of Mary Frank JeffriesDocket #PR - 10

Notice is hereby given that on the 6th day of March, 2012, Letters Testamentary of administration in respect to the estate of Mary Frank Jeffries who died on December 23, 2011 were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Haywood County, Tennessee.


This 6th day of March, 2012,(Signed)Charles Matthews, Jr., Executor, AdministratorEstate of Mary Frank JeffriesLarry S. Banks AttorneyBy: Sarah H. Levy, Clerk & MasterPublication dates: 03-15-12 & 03-22-12

following described tract; thence North 01 degree 00 minutes 00 seconds 165.00 feet along the east right-of-way of Highway 54 North to an iron pin found; thence North 89 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 171.60 feet to an iron pin found; thence South 89 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds 171.60 feet to the point of beginning.

ALSO KNOWN AS: 11244 US Highway 54, Bells, Tennessee 38006

The HB 3588 letter was mailed to the borrower(s) pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated 35-5-117. This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: Margot Crothers

The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain with-out further publication, upon announce-ment at the time and place for the sale set forth above. W&A No. 700-200931

DATED February 28, 2012INSERTION DATES: March 8, 2012, March 15, 2012, March 22, 2012WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C.,Successor TrusteeD S a l e N o t i c e T N - S h e l l i e _ m s h e r -rod_120228_1321FOR SALE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.MYFIR.COM and WWW.REALTYTRAC.COM

unborn heirs; Flora Mae Cleaves and her unknown and unborn heirs; Charles H. Martin et ux Dorothy Martin and their un-known and unborn heirs; Robert McFar-land and his unknown and unborn heirs; Catherine Owen Morris and her unknown and unborn heirs; Catherine Morris and James T. Farmer, Trustees, and their unknown and unborn heirs; Roy Junior Stubbs and his unknown and unborn heirs; Joseph Woodland and his unknown and unborn heirs; Mattie Cathey and her unknown and unborn heirs; Reola Craig and Annie Hall and their unknown and unborn heirs; and Jim Howard and his unknown and unborn heirs, to satisfy the following judgments: 1. Jimmie T. Bates et ux Leola Bates and their unknown and unborn heirs in the amount of $1,456.78.

2. Lillie Clark and her unknown and un-born heirs in the amount of $1,144.17.

3. H. Martin et ux Dorothy Martin and their unknown and unborn heirs in the amount of $1,019.69.

4. Robert McFarland and his unknown and unborn heirs in the amount of $1,283.50.

5. Catherine Owen Morris and her un-known and unborn heirs in the amount of $951.05.

6. Catherine Morris and James T. Farmer, Trustees, and their unknown and unborn heirs in the amount of $1,169.51.

7. Roy Junior Stubbs and his unknown and unborn heirs in the amount of $4,697.97.

8. Joseph Woodland and his unknown and unborn heirs in the amount of $941.30.

9. Mattie Cathey and her unknown and unborn heirs in the amount of $3,977.34.

10. Reola Craig and Annie Hall and their unknown and unborn heirs in the amount of $1,355.19.

11. Jim Howard and his unknown and un-born heirs in the amount of $812.23. These judgment amounts are subject to increase for interest, penalties, publica-tion costs and title opinion fees.

Said property will be sold to the highest and best bidder for cash on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at 11:00 a.m., at the west door of the Justice Complex, 100 South Dupree, Brownsville, Tennessee, subject to the right of redemption. Said property is more particularly described as follows, to-wit:

1. Jimmie T. Bates et ux Leola Bates; Martin L. Tompkins: A lot or parcel of land described in Deed Book 108, page 413, Register’s Office, Haywood County, Ten-nessee, to which reference is made for a more particular description of said prop-erty, and being Map 097, Parcel 003.02, Property Assessor’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee. Bond Ferry Road.

2. Lillie Clark: A lot or parcel of land described in Deed Book 195, page 61, Register’s Office, Haywood County, Ten-nessee, reference to which is made for a more particular description of said prop-erty, and being Map 139, Parcel 025.07. Stanton-Dancyville Road.

3. Flora Mae Cleaves: A lot or parcel of land described in Deed Book 164, page 412, Register’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee, to which reference is made for a more particular description of said property, and being Map 155, Parcel 005.00, Property Assessor’s Office, Hay-wood County, Tennessee. Gilliam Road.

4. Charles H. Martin et ux Dorothy Mar-tin: A lot or parcel of land described in Deed Book 134, page 611, Register’s Of-fice, Haywood County, Tennessee, to which reference is made for a more particular description of said property, and being

5. Map 012, Parcel 023.01. Leggett Road.

6. Robert McFarland: A lot or parcel of land described in Deed Book 90, page 274, Register’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee, to which reference is made for a more particular description of said property, and being Map 119, Parcel 023.00, Property Assessor’s Office, Hay-wood County, Tennessee. L&N RR – May-hill Loop Road.

7. Catherine Owen Morris, Carolyn Flagg; Mildred Cole; Jacob Bond, James T. Farm-er, Jr.; and Tommie Mae Riggins: A lot or parcel of land described in Deed Book 136, page

694, Register’s office, Haywood County, Tennessee, to which reference is made for a more particular description of said property, and being Map 075E; Group E, Parcel 011.01. South Bond Avenue

8. Catherine Morris and James T. Farmer, Trustees: A lot or parcel of land described in Deed Book 153, page 316, Register’s Office, Haywood County, Ten-nessee, to which reference is made for a more particular description of said prop-erty, and being Map 075E, Group E; Par-cel 011.00, Property Assessor’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee. 311 South Bond Avenue.

9. Roy Junior Stubbs: A lot or parcel of land described in Deed

10. Book 204, page 61, Register’s Of-fice, Haywood County, Tennessee, to which reference is made for a more particular description of said property, and be-ing Map 066N, Group B, Parcel 014.00, Property Assessor’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee. 1124 N. McLemore.

11. Joseph Woodland: A lot or parcel of land described in Deed Book 166, page 28, Register’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee, to which reference is made for a more particular description of said property, and being Map 119, Parcel

010.01, Property Assessor’s Office, Hay-wood County, Tennessee. Wesley Road.

12. Mattie Cathey, Valerie Caldwell, Kris-ten Cooper and Aaron Anthony Caldwell: A lot or parcel of land described in Will Book P, page 251, Probate Court Clerk’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee, and being Map 148, Parcel 022.01, Property Assessor’s Office, Haywood County, Ten-nessee. Stanton-Dancyville Road.

13. Reola Craig and Annie Hall: A lot or parcel of land described in Will Book M, page 85, Probate Court Clerk’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee, and being Map 135, Parcel 023.08, Property Asses-sor’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee. 14868 Highway 70 West.

14. Jim Howard, Paulette Carothers and Burnette Howard: A lot or parcel of land described in Deed Book 95, page 590, Register’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee, to which reference is made for a more particular description of said property, and being Map 075E, Group D; Parcel 018.01, Property Assessor’s Of-fice, Haywood County, Tennessee. South of Jefferson Street.

Sarah Levy CLERK & MASTER PAT H. MANN, JR.HAYWOOD COUNTYTAX ATTORNEY

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ADOPTION

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Chamber Director Position Available

The Brownsville-Haywood County (TN) Chamber of Commerce is currently recruiting for the position of Executive Director. The successful candidate will be someone who embraces challenges, can translate vision and is enthusiastic about growing our community!

The Director reports directly to the Chamber Board of Directors. This position is one of authority and independence, requiring strategic thinking and operational planning skills, experience in board relationships, business development, � scal management and advocacy.

Candidates should have previous experience leading a corporation, nonpro� t or governmental organization or division; be able to provide evidence of successful community organizing; corporate relations; and employee management.

Deadline for Applications: April 13, 2012

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Help Wanted Maintenance person needed for 48 units

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Job #10681Farm Credit Services is seeking a Financial Services Offi cer (FSO) to serve Ripley, Tennessee. The FSO’s primary responsibilities center around building relationships with customers in the ag production market segment. The FSO will use his or her knowledge of agriculture and fi nance to fully understand the customer’s or prospect’s business and personal plans and then market the FCS fi nancial services that best meet their needs. After initially screening for soundness, the FSO submits the information to an analyst, underwriter or scoring system for fi nal decision. The FSO leads the customer relationship and often coordinates with others to serve the customer’s loan, lease, crop insurance and servicing needs.

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TEKNOR APEX TENNESSEE COMPANYRECOGNIZES EMPLOYEES FOR PERFECT

ATTENDANCE

The 142 employees listed below were recently recognized at a luncheon at Teknor Apex Tennessee Company for achieving perfect attendance. They were honored with certificates of appreciation, T-shirts, and various gifts based on the number of consecutive years of perfect attendance.

1 Year Billy AustinAlan BaileyDerwin BondEric BondOtis ByarsTerrence ByrumLee CarterChris CarverJason CopePatrick DancyRicky DuboseJames FarringtonCory JohnsonJames G. JohnsonWillie A. JohnsonSeccell JonesCody MaddoxRon MarquesReginold PeetTyrell PierceSteve PilkingtonWilliam PirtleBert PorchPaul PratherJohn ReedWade RidleyChristine RileyDon ShawBrien TurnerRoy TurnerSteven WaddellDanny WatsonJ.W. WhiteShaun Woods

2 YearsAndre BondMinnie BondAnnette BradfordAnthony BrooksDonnell BunchBilly CampbellAlvin DowellLee DoyleTerry DuckworthTony EdmondsKelly EdwardsBradley Gaters Raymond GatersJames GrantShauntya HessDebra HinesFreddie HollowayJerry LambertFreddie MooreJack NelsonMinnie PettrigrewArthur PruiettRuthie RogersJim StootsJames O. Taylor

Lin ThompsonBradley WhiteJohnny Wise 3 Years Ron Anderson Jeff BaileyElizabeth BarkenEugene BellEzell BondWilliam BrittonDonnie CrewCarla DouglasRussell JacksonJohn JarrettLarry JonesRaymond JonesSusan LandrethDale MaddoxJerry MillsBarry ParkerPat RossCalvert SingletonReginell TurnerWillie T. Woods 4 YearsFrederick BolesMike ForsytheRon HarrisPam HartFletcher IngramRobert JarrettRandy MorrisKevin ReedSusan WagnerRobert Woods

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7 YearsClinton ByarsTerry EmersonHerman HarrisRoddy MaysTasha Trotter 8 YearsElaine BarnhartBilly HowardLester JarrettDoris Singleton

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12 YearsDanny BenardTim DavisJ.R. Tyus 13 YearsJeff JacksonJesse Turner

14 YearsKenneth BallardRichard Callaway 15 YearsBennie Douglas 17 YearsJoey PhillipsLaverne Young 18 YearsGerald Whittemore 19 YearsBrenda Sanderlin 20 YearsElester BoydDewayne Turner

21 YearsWillie B. Turner

ELECTION NOTICETO THE VOTERS OF HAYWOOD COUNTY, TENNESSEE: Haywood County will conduct a County General Election

and State Primary Election onThursday, August 2, 2012, for the following offices:

State Primary: US Representative, US Senator, State Representative, and State Senator;County General: Assessor of Property; County Commissioner District 1 Position 2; Road Commissioner Districts 1 & 5, Road Commissioner Districts 2 & 6, andRoad Commissioner Districts 4 & 10; School Board Member Districts 2 & 6 andSchool Board Member Districts 4 & 10

Petitions may be picked up from the Haywood County Election Commission Office on the lower level of the Courthouse in Brownsville during regular business hours Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. (closed for lunch 11:30 – 12:30, unless posted otherwise).

The deadline to file the qualifying petition is 12 noon on Thursday, April 5, 2012.

PHOTO IDFederal or state government issued photo ID is now required to vote, unless an exception applies. College student IDs will not be accepted. To learn more about the new law and its exceptions, please call 731-772-1760 or visit GoVoteTN.com.

HAYWOOD COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSIONJoan Banks, Chairman Courthouse – Lower LevelAubrey Bond, Secretary 1 N. Washington Ave.Ida Ruth Bradford Brownsville, TN 38012Gene Campbell 731-772-1760Jan McAdams [email protected] Smothers, Administrator of Elections

AGENDAHTL Advantage

The Board of Directors of HTL Advantage will meet on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 9:00 am at the Covington-Tipton County Chamber of Commerce offices in Covington, TN 38019.

Call to Order – Jeff Huffman, Chairman1. Pledge of Allegiance2. Approve Minutes from September 12th, 2011 3. HTL Advantage Board Meeting – Jeff Huffman Discuss and Consider HTL Advantage Financials 4. – Duane LaveryDiscuss Update of Regional Accelerator – Chris 5. PrzybyszewskiDiscuss State of Tennessee Department of 6. Economic and Community Development Regional Strategic Plan – Ted TownsendSchedule Next Meeting Date7. Other Business8. Adjourn9.

NOTICE TO FURNISHERSOF LABOR

AND MATERIALS TO:Traf-Mark, Inc.PROJECT NO.:98047-4183-04

CONTRACT NO.: CNK088COUNTY: Haywood

The Tennessee Department of Transportation is about to make � nal settlement with the contractor for construction of the above numbered project. All persons wishing to � le claims pursuant to Section 54-5-122, T.C.A. must � le same with the Director of Construction, Tennessee Department of Transportation, Suite 700 James K. Polk Bldg., Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0326, on or before 04/27/12.

NOTICE TO FURNISHERSOF LABOR

AND MATERIALS TO:Sweeping Corp. of America, Inc.

PROJECT NO.:98047-4177-04

CONTRACT NO.: CNJ434COUNTY: Haywood

The Tennessee Department of Transportation is about to make � nal settlement with the contractor for construction of the above numbered project. All persons wishing to � le claims pursuant to Section 54-5-122, T.C.A. must � le same with the Director of Construction, Tennessee Department of Transportation, Suite 700 James K. Polk Bldg., Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0326, on or before 04/27/12.

‘Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving’ Are Watchwords for the Day

If you plan to get behind the wheel after too much celebrating this St. Patrick’s Day,* Brownsville Police Department officials have some simple and safe advice for you: “Don’t do it!” Police will be out in force all day and all night in a highly visi-ble enforcement cam-paign to crack down on revelers who are driving drunk.

“Don’t think that drinking green beer gives you the right to spill red blood on Brownsville streets—yours or anyone else’s,” said Lt. Diebold. “We encourage everyone who plans to cele-brate St. Patrick’s Day this year with alcohol to keep in mind our anti-drunk-driving campaign slogan, ‘Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving,’” said Chief Chris Lea.

“If you’ve had too much to drink, make sure you can rely on a sober, des-ignated driver to get you home safely. According to statis-tics compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety A d m i n i s t r a t i o n , 37 percent of the motor vehicle traffic fatalities during St.

Patrick’s Day 2009 involved at least one driver or motor-cyclist with a blood alcohol content of .08 grams per deciliter or above, the legal level of intoxication estab-lished in every state in the union.

During St. Patrick’s Day 2009, there were 103 crash fatalities. Of that number, 39 people were killed in traffic crashes involv-ing at least one driver or motorcyclist with a BAC of .08 g/dL or higher.

“Alcohol not only dangerously impairs your driving skills, it also impairs your judgment. If you see friends under the influence of alcohol, make sure you don’t let them get behind the wheel,” said Chief Chris Lea.

Lt. Diebold recom-mends the following easy steps for a safe St. Patrick’s Day. • Plan a safe way home before the fes-tivities begin.• Before drinking, please designate a sober driver and leave your car keys at home.

• If you happen to see a drunk driver on the road, don’t hesi-tate to contact your local law enforce-ment.• And remember, if you know people who are about to drive or ride while impaired, take their keys and help them make other arrange-ments to get to where they are going safely.

For more infor-mation, visit www.TrafficSafetyManagement.gov.

Brownsville Police Patrols to be out in force this St. Patricks's Day

NOTICE TO BIDHAYWOOD COUNTY IS ACCEPTING BIDS ON TWO (2) DODGE CHARGER SXT 4 DOOR SEDANS. VEHICLES MUST BE 2010 OR NEWER AND HAVE LESS THAN 35,000 MILES, WHITE IN COLOR, AUTOMATIC IN TRANSMISSION, AIR CONDITIONING, AM-FM RADIO, CRUISE CONTROL

AND HAVE TILT STEERING WHEEL.BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL MARCH 23, 2012 AT 10:00 A.M. AT THE COUNTY MAYOR’S OFFICE.

FRANKLIN SMITHCOUNTY MAYOR

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Chris Messer, who is entering his third season as Haywood High's base-ball coach, believes 2012 could be a breakout sea-son for the Tomcats.

The team suffered through a tough sea-son a year ago, fi nishing 4-27. But with six return-ing starters, all of whom pitch, the Tomcats ap-pear ready to make some progress.

“We took our lumps last year,” Messer said. “But the kids have been with me for two years now, and most of them have started since they were freshmen. Hopeful-ly this year we'll see the

results.”Junior Seth Birdsong

saw his sophomore sea-son derailed by an injury last year. He's healthy now, though, and will head up a deep pitching staff and hit cleanup.

Taylor Jones, another junior, fi gures to be the team's No. 2 starter.

Junior Blake Porch will pitch, play shortstop and start the season hitting in the No. 3 spot.

Scott Vanstory and Jar-ron Bryant, both juniors, will also pitch and play other positions.

The team's only return-ing senior is Houston Co-zart, a lefty pitcher who will also play fi rst base and bat near the top of the order.

Daniel Antwine is a ju-nior who is injured but may contribute later in the season as an infi elder.

“All the guys have been working hard,” Messer said. “We're looking for big years from our juniors and our senior.”

Haywood lost 17 games last year by three runs or less.

While Messer believes his team can win some of those close games this year, he's also beefed up the team's non-district schedule in a big way.

The Tomcats will play in four tournaments – Lewis Harris, Best of the West, Easter Slam and SportsPlus – that will fea-ture many of the area's best teams.

“We're going to have to come ready to play, mentally and physically, everyday in and out of district,” Messer said. “We've got to get ready for the district tourna-ment. There are no more bad teams on the sched-ule.”In early-season action:

On Monday the Tom-cats started the season with a 12-6 loss at Bolton in the Lewis Harris Tour-nament. Thomas Currie had an RBI-double for the Tomcats and Jordan Fitzgerald also doubled. Vanstory drove in a run and stole two bases. Birdsong started on the mound for Haywood and took the loss.

Tomcats primed for improvement in 2012


The Haywood High boys' and girls' track teams will be challenged right off the bat when the 2012 season gets un-derway Saturday at the University of Memphis High School Invitation-al.

Class 3A powers like Houston, Arlington, Southwind, Dyer Coun-ty and Munford will take part in the meet.

Haywood will be one of just three Class A-AA schools competing.

“There are going to be a lot of Class 3A schools at this meet, so competi-tion is going to be pretty good,” said Haywood coach David Claybrooks. “I'm thrilled about the competition the team is going up against this weekend, but as a coach,

I just want to see the team go out there, com-pete the best they can and have fun.”

Haywood's boys' team will have 18 student-athletes competing in 22 individual events and three relays. The girls will have 14 competitors in 16 individual events and three relays.

“The team feels like they're ready for this weekend,” Claybrooks said. “They believe they can go out there and compete against the best of the best.”

Track begins at prestigious meet


It's been a while since the Haywood High softball team has expe-rienced a lot of success.

Haywood made it to the state tournament in 2006, but have struggled for the most part since then, fi nishing last in nine-team District 13-AA a season ago.

The program begins a

new era this season with fi rst-year head coach Holly Pipkin, who takes over after coaching the Haywood Junior High team for fi ve years.

With just two return-ing senior starters, the team will be young, but Pipkin believes her squad has plenty of po-tential.

“There is an incred-ible amount of talent on this team,” Pipkin said.

“They have the best defense of any team around and a true de-sire to play the game.”

The senior battery of pitcher Courtney Lester and catcher Je'Coliah Williams returns. Junior Morgan Marlar and sophomore Cassidy Hendrix could also see some signifi cant time in the circle.

Key contributors Sa-vannah Phillips and

Leslie Smith graduated a year ago, but six other starters return and fi g-ure to play more promi-nent roles this season.

Junior Sarah Lewis and sophomores Rhon-da Clark and Kaitlyn McBride will compete for starting spots in the outfi eld. Junior Mag-gie Herron returns to start at fi rst base and McBride will see time at second base.

With a new coaching staff in place, Pipkin said communication will be important.

“Offense is an area of focus to improve from last year,” Pipkin said, “as well as strength-ening communication skills between team members and coaches.”

Some key injuries contributed to a slow start last season.

“This season, the

girls are even more de-termined and ready to compete,” Pipkin said. “They are a talented group of young ladies who have played soft-ball together for a long time. They know the game and play extreme-ly well as a team … We also have the amaz-ing support of parents, school and the Browns-ville community.”

New coach will lead Lady Tomcat softball

Words of Thanks from the Rawls FamilyThe Rawls family would like to extend our gratitude to Gregg Morton and AT&T

for selecting us to be a part of their 2012 African American History Calendar. We thank Reverend Johnny Shaw and members of St. John’s Baptist Church for hosting AT&T’s salute to our family at their lovely church on February 24th. We extend special thanks to the Speaker of the House of Representatives Beth Harwell and Representative Johnny Shaw for the House of Representatives Proclamation, which our family will treasure. We thank Representative Craig Fitzhugh, our mayors, other local officials, and the media for their involvement in the program as well. We are grateful to our friends from Haywood County and the adjoining counties who were able to join us at the celebration as well as those who called or sent cards and gifts. We thank you for your thoughtfulness and continued friendship.

Our Rawls ancestors Daniel Rawls and Harriet Stewart Rawls were born into slavery. Although society labeled them “property,” they lived to experience emancipation, acquire property, and give back to their community. Daniel, a carpenter by trade, left land to his children in his will, and Harriet, an enterpris-ing woman, made lye soap as well as her own pain reliever, which she pack-aged and delivered to her customers by buggy. They became progenitors of our family’s entrepreneurial legacy. Ned Rawls, the couple’s eldest son, married Texanna Love Rawls. They insisted that their children live prayerfully, maintain a strong work ethic, and invest in community development. They were the parents of Charles Allen “Al” Rawls, founder of Golden Circle Life Insurance Company and Rawls Funeral Home, whose picture is featured on the calendar for the month of July, as AT&T’s business honoree. Al married Maude Crofton Rawls, and they continued the family’s commitment to service.

Again, we extend our heartfelt thanks to each of you, all the while striving to preserve the legacy of public service our Haywood County forbearers began.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the Rawls Family, Jo Zanice Bond, Ph.D.

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There will be Hunter Education classes at the National Guard Ar-mory beginning Mon-day, March 19, 2012 at 6 p.m. Anyone can take these classes who were born after January 1, 1969 that is 10 years old or older. All adults are

welcome regardless of age.

Hunter Education is required for anyone that hunts, born after January 1, 1969. Some states require Hunter Education regardless of age. If you plan on go-ing out of state to hunt,

you should check the states hunting require-ments as you plan your trip.

Classes will be two hours a night, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and Saturday morning at 7:30 for fi r-ing and range test. If

you have any questions on the Hunter Educa-tion class, you can call Rex Barnes at 772-6240 or Michael Braden at 772-0262 Monday through Friday and anytime after 9 a.m. on weekends.

Hunter education classes to be held


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Some of Haywood County’s most prominent citizens and leaders showed a different side

of Brownsville last weekend: a side that could dance.

Residents got the

chance to witness the fi rst annual Dancing With The Haywood County Stars, a new fundraising effort

from the Carl Perkins Center. In between dinner and an exciting auction, attendees were able to vote

for some of the favorite choices by providing a donation. The event probably provided the

Carl Perkins Center with one of its most successful donation efforts.Photos By Calvin Carter

Haywood County Stars dance the night away

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