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FIGHTING FIRE - Fire fighters spray a fountain of water on a brush fire between Gibson and Trenton last Tuesday afternoon. Dozens of emergency personel answered the call. Approximately 10 to 15 acres burned before the blaze was under control and extinguished. Two fire fighters were sent to the hospital, suffering from heat exhaustion.

BY DANNY WADE

A fire between Gibson and Trenton prompted response from fire fighters across the county last Tuesday afternoon. Dry conditions allowed the blaze to quickly get out of control and spread rapidly.

Humboldt Area Rescue Squad (HARS) captain, Jerry Privitt, said the fire burned approximately 10 to

15 acres. It took fire fighters two to three hours to get the fire under control and extinguished, Privitt said.

“The county did an ‘all call’ for county firemen to assist,” Privitt said. “Seven of the nine county fire stations responded.”

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BY DANNY WADE

When the Weed & Seed program ended in Humboldt several months ago, it left a void in the community. The Humboldt Boys & Girls Club filled that void and then some. But for many, a positive presence was still needed in that area of town when Weed & Seed funds ended and the Stigall gym was vacated.

Now that void has been filled with a partnership between the city and St. James Church. St. James will take over management of the Stigall gym and will become the Stigall Community Center. It will provide programs for the local children and adults.

“Our intent was to turn control (of the Stigall gym) over to a faith-based

organization,” Humboldt Mayor Allen Barker said. “This is an excellent opportunity to continue to provide educational and recreational opportunities for kids and adults.”

Mayor Barker and city board members researched what to do with the gym building. They discovered that faith-based organizations are more eligible for grants than the city.

Barker and Alderman Bobby Barnett talked with local churches to see if there was interest. Rev. James Baltimore and St. James Church saw the need and volunteered to take the lead. Barnett noted that this will not be a St. James project

STIGALL COMMUNITY CENTER - The former Stigall gymnasium on 6th Street, the former home of Weed and Seed Safe Haven, will soon reopen as the Stigall Community Center. A partnership between the city and churches plans to open the facility to the public with a variety of programs for kids and adults. St. James Baptist Church will be the lead organization for operating the center. Those looking at the brand new floor are (from left) Willie Reed with the city of Humboldt, Johnny West of St. James Church, Mayor Allen Barker and Alderman Bobby Barnett. Also pictured are Shania Vinson, Josaiah Harris and Shakya Vinson.

BY DANNY WADE

Humboldt was the site of a statewide tour last Thursday with the launch of the Cotton Junction Trail. The Cotton Junction Trail is an initiative of the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development.

The trail is the final of 16 tourist trails that stretch across the state.

Stops on the tour i n c l u d e d C r o w n W i n e r y , Twin Oaks and the West Tennessee R e g i o n a l Art Center.

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BY STEVE SHORT

Gibson County commissioners got their first look at the proposed 2012-13 budget last week and heard that the county plans to borrow $1.75 million to pay for equipment and projects.

Commissioner Robert “Butch” Shelton, Chair of the Budget Committee, gave a preliminary summary of the budget, which calls for spending $16.3 million from the General Fund.

The property tax rate would remain at 94-cents per $100 assessed property value.

The commission did not take any action on approving the tentative budget.

Funds will be provided to each department head to “adjust” employee pay by about 4 percent on average. Not every employee will receive a 4% pay raise, said Mr. Shelton. Department heads can use their discretion to distribute employee pay funds.

The $1.75 million loan would pay for relocating the Juvenile Court to the old jail building which would be renovated at a total cost of $664,500. $440,500 would be spent on Rural Fire protection. $300,000 would go to purchase two new ambulances. $45,000 would pay for new Sheriff Dept. cars. $250,000 would go to the Highway Dept., and

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Also assisting were Humboldt, Gibson, Milan and Trenton fire departments as well as HARS, Gibson County Sheriff’s Department and Gibson County Ambulance Service.

It was reported that the fire began when property owners were attempting to kill grass when the fire got out of control, spreading to

but a project with many churches involved.

Johnny West, who is a deacon at St. James, said he will be heavily involved with the Stigall Community Center.

“We hope to bring in federal dollars and assist people to help the community,” West said. “We hope to have sporting events, like to establish work study programs, and incorporate industry to partnership with training programs. When jobs become available, they (workforce) will be trained.”

West added that the center needs to have all churches involved. It will take cooperation with the city, industry and the community.

“My vision is to have 10 to 15 churches, all bonding together,” Barnett said. “It would only take pennies out of pocket to operate.”

Mayor Barker said the city owns the building and property and will be responsible for certain maintenance but the cost

Tennessee State Agriculture Commissioner Julius Johnson on June 29 issued a burn ban for Cheatham, Dickson, Gibson, Giles, Marshall, Maury and Sumner counties.

The burn ban was effective immediately and will remain in place until further notice.

The ban applies to all open-air burning including leaf and woody debris and construction burning, campfires, outdoor grills and other fire activity outside of municipalities where local ordinances apply.

Under state law, the commissioner of agriculture, in consultation with the state forester, has the authority to issue burn bans at the request of county mayors under certain weather conditions. Requests from county mayors for a burn ban are considered in consultation with the state forester based on a number of factors including weather, climate, fire danger, fire occurrence and resource availability.

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$50,000 would be paid to financial advisor, Scott Gibson of Cumberland Securities who arranges the financing.

Com. Marvin Sikes asked if the county’s budget was in the red by $1.75 million because of the planned loan. But Com. Keith Steele said the outlay note did not equate to a deficit.

“People get mixed up,” said Com. Steele. “This stuff is for the long term, and you pay it out like you would a house or a farm.”

“The good news is that money is as cheap as it’s ever been,” said Mr. Shelton about the outlay note. “If you have big capital items you can get three percent money. Who would have thunk it? I can remember when it was 15-percent. If you need to borrow money there couldn’t be a better time to do this. We can sit around and not do these improvements, but somebody will get hurt. We’re doing things for the health, welfare and safety of the county.” The loan payback schedule for vehicles is for three years; ambulances are for five years.

a shed and wooden pallets. It spread to a wood line and field as well. Some said flames shot 30 feet into the air.

“The forestry service from Carroll and Weakly counties came in with dozers in the tree lines,” Capt. Privitt noted as emergency personal contained the blaze. “Farmers brought tractors with disks to keep

it from spreading across the fields.”

The extreme heat last week, plus the heat from the fire took its toll on firefighters. Several over heated and were treated for heat exhaustion. Two were taken to the hospital by ambulance for treatment. One fire fighter sprained his ankle while on the scene, Privitt said.

of operations will be the responsibility of the churches involved. Barker describes it as a good partnership.

When Weed & Seed was present at the gym, computer and tutoring programs were available. They also brought in professionals from many walks of life to talk with the kids. West hopes the community center will offer something for the older kids as well.

“The Boys & Girls Club only goes up to a certain age,” West explained. “Those who are a little older need direction. We don’t want them to fall through the cracks and lose them to the system.”

Barnett’s church, Lane Chapel CME, is on board as well, he said. Andrea Stewart, who was director of Humboldt’s Weed & Seed program and is now director of the B&G Club, is also a member of Lane Chapel. Stewart said she is very supportive of the Stigall Community Center and could help develop former programs that Weed

& Seed provided that are currently not provided by the B&G Club. She noted there is a significant need for programs designed for teens age 14 to 18 since the B&G Club only serves kids up to 13 years old.

“We have to get organized and bring other churches on board,” Barnett said. “It takes time for ministers to talk with their churches to see if they want to be involved.”

Barnett estimates it to take three or four months to get the project up and running.

The Stigall gym holds much sentimental value and the Stigall name has a storied history for Humboldt and the African-American community. This is one of the main reasons Barker and Barnett are pushing forward with the partnership.

“I want to see it kept in the community,” Barnett said. “Most people my age were educated here. The Stigall gym is the only thing left. We need people to help instead of tearing it down. It can be something we can be proud of.”

Juvenile Court move$664,500 is allocated for

relocation of Juvenile Court from the courthouse to the old county jail. $500,000, from a 10-year capital outlay note, would pay to renovate the old jail building. The remainder would pay for relocation of files from the clerk’s office.

“Juvenile Court needs to be moved, and I hope that’s (the old jail) a good place,” said Com. Keith Steele. “But what about the mold? I think it needs to be done, but before we get too far along make sure about the type of mold that is there.”

“You have to have engineers go in there and check the structural aspects,” said Com. Shelton.

Fire fighting gearA total of $440,500 is

allocated for improvements in the county Fire Dept. $286,000 of that amount would go to replace 175 turnout gear units. $85,000 would be paid for other equipment, training, air packs, and daily use items. $69,500 would go toward communication gear. The county has the worst first insurance rating possible, and is trying to make improvements.

Property tax rateThe tax rate would

remain at 94-cents in the new budget. One cent of tax brings in $67,000 in revenues. Property tax revenues are projected to

decrease by about $30,000. Butch Shelton said a 30-

cent tax increase would be needed to pay for purchases that will be covered with the $1.75 million note. He said budget is about $600,000 out of balance

The budget projects that the General Fund balance will drop from $4.2 million in 2011 to about $2.34 million in 2013. “I’m still concerned with our county General Fund balance; it’s not where I want to see it,” said Com. Shelton. “Our insurance worries me.”

In addition to General Fund spending, the new budget also calls for spending $5.5 million in the Highway Dept., $1.1 million on Debt Service, $92,000 for Solid Waste- Sanitation, and $22,600 for Drug Control.

Commissioners devoted significant time to discussing “Education Incentives, payments of about $1,000 that would be paid to employees who pursue training. Funds are budgeted for some, but not all employees to be eligible for the “Education Incentives.” “If we’re going to do it for one, we can do it for all,” said Shelton.

The largest spending areas in the proposed budget: Ambulance EMS - $2.61 million; Jail - $2.1 million; Sheriff’s Dept. – $1.99 million; County Buildings - $1.1 million; Employee Benefits - $940,000; Liability Insurance - $600,000.

State Representative Curtis Halford of Dyer, representing the 79th district, has released the list of grant award recipients from Tennessee Arts Commission for Fiscal Year 2013 (July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013) in his district.

These include Dixie Carter PAC, Nite Lite Theatre, West Tennessee Regional Art Center and Gibson County Visual Arts Association.

In announcing the awards, Representative Halford emphasized the contributions the arts make to the quality of life in

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HARS RESPONDS - Members of the Humboldt Area Rescue Squad responded and assisted with the fire last Tuesday that burned an estimated 10 to 15 acres between Gibson and Trenton.

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State issues ban on burninglocal officials to take action when requested and where appropriate to reduce the risk to citizens, property and emergency workers,” Johnson said. “With the extremely dry conditions and little prospect for rain anytime soon, we want to encourage the public to use good judgment and to avoid situations that can cause fire, even in areas not covered under a burn ban.”

A violation of a Commissioner of Agriculture Burn Ban is considered reckless burning and is punishable as a Class A misdemeanor which carries a fine of $2,500 and/or up to 11 months 29 days in jail.

The burn ban does not prohibit the use of fireworks. However, citizens should check for local restrictions and are encouraged to attend public displays as an alternative to shooting fireworks themselves for the Fourth of July holiday.

State and local firefighters are seeing an increase in fire activity statewide, officials

said. Major causes include sparks from field equipment and vehicles, escaped debris burns, discarded cigarettes, lightening, campfires, arson and fireworks.

Gibson County Fire Chief Bryan Cathey said on Friday, “We are averaging four fire calls a day throughout the county. People need to be extremely careful.

“People also need to be careful with fireworks. It is so dry and fire spreads so rapidly it can turn into a serious situation.

“I’m also concern about our volunteer fire fighters with all the gear they have to wear in this 100-degree heat. They work regular jobs and then come home and get called out on a fire. They aren’t getting any rest.

“People need to know that even green leaves on trees and green grass will go up like matchsticks now. There is no moisture in the leaves. They catch fire and then blow off a tree and can start another fire somewhere else.”

Tennessee communities. The state representative said, “The Tennessee Arts Commission’s matching grants are made possible through an appropriation of state funds by the General Assembly, federal dollars from the National Endowment for the Arts, and by Tennesseans who purchase specialty license plates.”

Bob Wormsley, incoming chair of the Commission said, “this state is indeed fortunate to have elected leaders who support the work of the Tennessee Arts Commission in building

better communities through the arts.”

According to Wormsley, the Commission will award over 900 grants during Fiscal Year 2012, totaling more than $7.5 million dollars. These funds have a direct impact on communities across Tennessee, in both urban and rural areas. Grant categories include: Arts Access, Arts Education, Arts Project Support, Partnership Support, Individual Artist Fellowships, Major Cultural Institutions, Rural Arts Project Support, Student Ticket Subsidy, Technical Assistance, Touring, Special Opportunities and Professional Development Support.

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RIBBON CUTTING - A ribbon cutting ceremony was held last Thursday at Felicia’s Fantastic Feasts recognizing them as a new member of the Humboldt Chamber of Commerce. Owner Felicia Guyton (holding scissors) said her restaurant, located at 510 N. Central Ave., is a family restaurant that features plate lunches, sandwiches, salads and breakfast. They offer breakfast Monday through Friday, 5-11 a.m.; plate lunches Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; sandwiches and salads on Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m; and a full menu on Sundays, noon to 6 p.m. They offer dine-in, carry-out and delivery.

A local business reopened its doors last Friday after being shut down by the State Department of Revenue for nine days.

The Watering Hole, located on State Route 186N between Milan and Gibson, is back in business, having straightened out its issues with the state.

The Watering Hole reopens“That was the longest

nine days of my life,” said Jimbo Rowe, who manages The Watering Hole. “We got everything straightened out, and it’s business as usual. I’m hoping to get the word out to my regular customers.”

The Watering Hole is open Monday-Thursday 9 a.m-10

pm., Friday-Saturday 9 a.m.-11 p.m., and the store opens at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday to begin selling beer at noon. The Watering Hole sells live bait, beer, sodas, snacks, and other merchandise and has provided free meals for local residents in need of a traditional holiday meal at Thanksgiving and Easter.

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At the request of Commissioner Valess Stults of the Brazil area, Gibson Co. commissioners voted June 25 to ask a judge to restore the old voting lines of the county’s eighth district, which Com. Stults represents. They also sought to reactivate the old Spring Hill voting precinct.

The vote was 18 for, two against and five absent.

“The County Commission just voted to seek legal action against itself,” said Mayor Tom Witherspoon, who was clearly frustrated after the vote.

Back in November, 2011, commissioners, including Com. Stults voted 19-3 to approve a map that changed the boundaries of the county’s 19 voting districts because of population changes.

Mayor Witherspoon had supported revamping the county into 8 districts.

Roger Adkins and Mike Galey of the County Technical Assistance Service (CTAS) at UT Martin helped with the required reapportionment based on 2010 census figures.

Adkins and Galey said thirteen of the county’s 19 districts were out of compliance with federal voting guidelines. Population growth in Medina played a large role in reshaping districts.

The western part of the county, where Brazil is located, lost residents. District 8 was 14 percent out of compliance, said Mayor Witherspoon.

Each commissioner in the county would represent about 1,987 people to achieve equity.

Last week, on June

TALKING POWER - Laura Campbell, TVA’s general manager of customer service for the West Tennessee district, was guest speaker at Friday’s Humboldt Rotary Club meeting. Campbell said the TVA has the capability of making 33,000 megawatts of electricity across the valley and on a peak day such as now with temps hitting 3-digits, will use approximately 30,000 megawatts. She said 50-percent of the electricity comes from coal, 20-percent nuclear, 10-percent hydro and the remainder from natural gas, renewable sources or from purchases. Welcoming her to the meeting are program chair, Alex Smith (left) and former club president, Randy Terry.

25, Com. Stults made a motion that “that the Eighth Commissioner District of Gibson Co. be reinstated as it was prior to the reapportionment in the fall of 2011, and the Election Commission be asked to reactivate the voting precinct at the Spring Hill Fire Department to serve the citizens that are affected by this action. Also, that the County Attorney pursue this to the utmost of his ability to see that this action is implemented, the public welfare requiring it.” The motion was seconded by Com. Keith Steele.

“Commissioner Stults, we discussed this during the reapportionment process,” said Mayor Witherspoon. “There’s no way the 8th District can be moved back exactly as it was because of the population. There’s going to be lines moved somewhere, either in Humboldt or Yorkville. There’s no way it can stay the same. If that (district) line were to move, it’s like a jigsaw puzzle. If you move that piece, everything else is

going to twist and go with it.”

Stults said his district had a lot of elderly voters who, under the new district lines, would have to travel to more distant voting precincts.

County Attorney Floyd Flippin said an actual claim or lawsuit had to be brought by a citizen seeking a ruling by Chancellor George Ellis on restoring the 8th District line. “I need you to say, ‘Yea, you’ll be that citizen,’” said Flippin. Stults agreed.

“I don’t think it was properly advertised to start with for the public to know,” Stults said.

“I think due diligence was done,” said Mayor Witherspoon. “The Redistricting Committee meeting was properly advertised. It was posted at the courthouse. There were articles in the papers.”

“I think this was done through an error,” said Stults about the reapportionment. “I didn’t know they were going to close the precinct. I overlooked it. The way (the map) was shaded it was deceiving.”

Commission wants a ‘do over’ of district lines

CHALLENGING NEW DISTRICT LINES - County Commissioner Valess Stults (left) spoke to County Mayor Tom Witherspoon after a commission meeting June 25 in Trenton. Stults is asking a Chancery Court Judge to restore old boundary lines of the Eighth District that were changed due to population shifts.

GIBSON COUNTY ATTORNEY - Floyd Flippin (right) spoke to county commissioners about a request by Com. Valess Stults to have Chancery Court Judge George Ellis restore old lines to District 8.

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The United States Supreme Court announced its ruling on the constitutionality of President Obama’s signature piece of legislation, otherwise known as Obamacare. The law was upheld and deemed constitutional, including the controversial individual mandate. The individual mandate, which requires every American to purchase health insurance, was ruled by the Supreme Court as a tax.

Fincher said, “This is exactly what the American people have said they do not want – Washington bureaucrats between them and their doctors. Under Obamacare, a panel of unelected bureaucrats now has the unprecedented authority to make decisions on seniors’ healthcare. Additionally, Obamacare cut over $500 billion from the Medicare program, not to mention up to 20 million Americans could

Congressman Fincher responds to Supreme Court ruling on Obamacare

lose their employer-based coverage. It will force American citizens to endure diminished quality of care, increased insurance costs, and excessive taxation brought on by inefficient Washington bureaucracy. This is essentially a tax on human freedoms.”

Fincher continued, “With unemployment bouncing around 8-percent and the real unemployment rate around 14-percent, the last thing we need right now is more taxes on Americans. This ruling means that this law will take money from you and put it in the hands of Washington.”

Fincher continued, “The enacting of this law is an attack on our personal freedoms and cuts at the core foundation of principles that our country was founded upon. The only way to ensure the future of American’s healthcare is to completely

dismantle and repeal Obamacare. From listening to doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in Tennessee, I know access and affordability are the chief barriers to quality care. Washington needs to get out of the way and let the people choose. We all make decisions for our families everyday and health care should be the most important decision we make.

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Tennessee Bureau of Investigation agent John Mehr said last week the TBI is working closely with the state comptroller to further investigate allegations against former Gibson City Recorder Shawnda West who was arrested June 1 and charged with forgery and theft under $500.

“We are working with the state comptroller’s office,” Mehr said. “They need to get their work completed first, then our office will get together with theirs and review the audit findings. We should finish up the casework in about a month and have everything documented to present to the district attorney.”

The comptroller’s office does not comment on ongoing investigations.

A source familiar with the case against West has said that the former city employee may have stolen up to $50,000 from

TBI on Gibson investigationthe town. Her alleged scam included defrauding customers paying citation fees with cash. If the person paid in cash, West would mark the ticket as paid in the computer and pocket some of the money, making it difficult for city officials to know how much money she took.

West’s arrest and subsequent dismissal set off a chain reaction as Gibson police officers began looking into to the daily business of City Hall. Police Chief Taylor Atkins said Kathy McDermott, the city’s part-time clerk, couldn’t answer some of his questions and was expected to be suspended on Monday morning, June 18. McDermott didn’t show for work, forcing officials to shut down city hall at least four business days.

The town reopened city hall last week. Courtney Wilson, who formerly worked for the city part-time,

is helping keep business on track. The Mayor and Board of Aldermen met in a special called meeting June 27 and voted to hire two temporary employees to help make the transition smoother for Ann Tubbs, the new city recorder, who was set to begin her employment July 2.

The board voted unanimously to hire Amy Turner and Beatrice Hastings to help cover reception work such as answering the phone and filing records. Mayor Tony Black emphasized the women will not handle any money.

“Ms. Tubbs will have a lot learn, and we want her to be able to concentrate on getting comfortable with her responsibilities,” Black said. “We’re glad to have Ms. Turner and Ms. Hastings here to help us.”

The mayor expects the temporary employees to work four to six weeks.

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We were “keeping” a couple of our grandkids the other week. After they checked their voice mail and text messages they were bored. All we had to offer them to use to entertain themselves were things like jig saw puzzles, board games like checkers, monopoly, scrabble, battleship (our version was not electric, you had to make any moves manually), an operation game, a fishing game, musical instruments like harmonicas, ukulele, a keyboard, a piano, and outside toys like a scooter, two bicycles and a croquet set.

How much more “boring” could one get than that?When I was a little girl growing up on a farm, we didn’t

have T.V.s and all the games and toys that kids have today. Sometimes we made our own toys, made up our games and even made up playmates. Here are some of the things we did and played growing up in the country, outside, during the summer.

We played hop scotch, marbles, baseball, horseshoes, pitched washers, played hide and seek, Annie over, Red Rover, mumbly peg, kick the can and made clover chains. We tied thread to the back legs of a June bug and let it fly around us on its tether. We caught lightning bugs in a jar and watched them light up our part of the night.

We also did some things I would not want my kids or

(continued from last week)Ground zero for the struggle over

women’s voting rights in Tennessee, and thus in America, was the Hermitage Hotel, in Nashville, Tennessee, where proponents of each side of the issue, as well as the national media, set up headquarters, and where the lobby and surrounding sidewalks were daily filled with sweet-talking ladies on both sides of the question, armed with fervent entreaties and baskets of either red roses, if they were against suffrage, or yellow ones, if they were for it, which they pinned on every man available. So many were handed out, and worn, one observer described the Hermitage Hotel lobby as “a sea of red and yellow.”

Naturally, the national press corps, eating the spectacle up, began referring to the struggle as “The War of the Roses” after the famous Fifteenth Century struggle between the houses of Lancaster and York for the throne of England.

But Tennessee had already dubbed one political contest (the gubernatorial race of 1886 between brothers Bob and Alf Taylor) “The War of the Roses”, so Tennessee historians refer to the battle over women’s votes as Tennessee’s “Second War of the Roses.”

At any rate, this “war”, by far, was bitterer and more hotly contested than the one in 1886 was. Lobbying for both sides was fierce and frantic. A hospitality bar, illegal of course, was set up on the eighth floor of the hotel, where men of both political persuasions could refresh themselves and debate the issue. (The lobbying there, however, was heavily slanted toward the anti-suffrage sentiment.) Some suffragists suggested cynically that ladies of the evening could often be found in attendance as well; not surprisingly, no one ever admitted that. There is no question, however, that alcohol flowed freely there throughout the entire session.

When out of state visitors, noting a number of legislators reeling happily through the hallways and lobby of the hotel, asked why the prohibition laws were not being enforced, they were told, “In Tennessee, whiskey and legislation go hand in hand, especially when controversial questions are urged.”

Such was the tenor of the times.Opponents of women’s suffrage argued that giving

women the right to vote would cause them to lose their femininity and lead to a war of the sexes. It would destroy the home, they said, and violate the laws of God. Proponents argued that giving women the vote was not only basic fairness, but that it would also elevate the standards of politics.

Finally, after six weeks of preliminary skirmishes,

Thank YouThe Tom and O.E. Stigall Ethnic Library and History

Museum’s benefit gold tournament was held June 23, 2012 at the Humboldt Golf and Country Club.

Thanks to the following sponsors, the tournament was a success: State Farm (Randy Terry), Gene Langley

Ford, McDonald’s, Humboldt Utilities, Attorney Floyd Flippin, Royal Industries (Diana Pittman),

Humboldt Housing Authority, Gerald Johnson, Jones Manufacturing, Dr. Phil Agee, Humboldt Bank, A Kut

Above Barber & Beauty Salon, Baskerville Funeral Home, Senter & Senter Law Firm, BancorpSouth, First State Bank, Gente De’ feliz, Yancy Medical Center, Dwight Hawks Law Firm, Duvall Drugs, Humboldt Screenprinting and Signs, John Emery, Armour Jones, Bobby Hart and Rev. Roy Sorrell.

A special thanks to Calvin (Pete) Campbell, Johnny Cyrus and Lenford Carr for their assistance.

the session began, and for the next ten days lobbying in the merciless Middle

Tennessee heat intensified to a fever pitch; both sides pulled out all the stops.

Finally, after ten tumultuous days and many, many trades, deals, dirty tricks and double-crosses, the amendment was ratified. The suffragists won, but by the thinnest margin possible, and only after a young republican legislator from East Tennessee, wearing a red anti-suffrage American Beauty rose in his lapel, changed his vote from nay to aye. Jubilation reigned supreme among suffragists, throughout Nashville and around the country as well, because that meant the 19th Amendment to the Constitution would become the law of the land.

As a result, Tennessee earned a new nickname, one of several we possess, “The Women’s Suffrage State.” The Tennessee Legislature was lauded in newspaper editorials all across the country, and Governor Roberts, temporarily, became a national hero.

And women all across America, from that day forward, would be able to vote, in every election, everywhere in America, for all time, which they began to do, immediately.

But what about Governor Roberts, the man who called the special election that made it all possible, he of fleeting national fame and glory? Were his efforts rewarded? How did he fare in the following November general election when all those newly enfranchised women of Tennessee got a chance to actually pull the lever in a gubernatorial race?

Not so well. They turned him out of office, voting instead for a 72-year-old East Tennessean, Alfred Taylor, the oldest man ever elected governor in Tennessee, and who, ironically, was the losing candidate in Tennessee’s first War of the Roses, way back in 1886. Taylor’s campaign consisted primarily of crisscrossing the state with his coon dog, Old Limber, telling funny stories, playing the fiddle and entertaining audiences with a quartet composed of his three sons and a family friend who serenaded potential voters with East Tennessee mountain ballads and gospel songs. But that was enough.

Taylor won by a landslide, and Roberts, the man of the hour a mere three months earlier, spent the rest of his days in private life.

I believe it was Virgil who said, “Woman is ever fickle and changeable.” Tennessee women sure were in 1920, when Gov. Roberts learned, in the hardest way possible, the wisdom of that old sardonic political axiom, “ No good deed goes unpunished.”

We had to entertain ourselvesnow, my grandkids to do. We played in the barn including jumping out of the hay loft and having corn cob battles. I’m surprised we didn’t break our bones.

My mama said that when she would look out to check on me, she would never know what I would have climbed on top of. She said anywhere I could put my big toes, I could climb. I would climb trees, climb on the outdoor toilet, the hen house and the smoke house. We also loved to swing on grape vines in the woods row.

We would use an old cardboard box, flatten it out, sit on it and slide down big hills. We also would get inside a large truck tire bounce down hills in it. Crazy, yes, but we had fun; good clean country summer fun, outside fun, healthy fun.

After a rain, we would often take off our shoes and wade in the ditches to feel the cool mud squeeze between our toes. That was fun.

Our games didn’t require batteries or batter chargers. There was no assembly required. There were no warranty cards to send in.

We told our grandkids to try some of our stuff, “You might like it.” They didn’t want to get out in the heat, so they just continued to be plain bored as their fingers flew across the phone keys.

The Tennessee district attorneys are preparing to implement the effects of a new law that will allow Tennessee residents convicted of certain crimes to have the infraction expunged from their public records, effective July 1. This is the first time what is known as “extraordinary relief” has been available in Tennessee.

“This responsibility has been presented to the district attorneys of Tennessee by the legislature, and the district attorneys will carry out their duties by the book,” said Wally Kirby, executive director of the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference. “The district attorneys will ensure that any person seeking extraordinary relief meet all necessary requirements and comply strictly with the process.”

Only certain crimes are eligible for expunction; they must be non-violent, non-DUI and non-sexual crimes. Crimes eligible are misdemeanors and Class E felonies committed in the state of Tennessee after Nov. 1, 1989, including forgery, theft, vandalism, and fraudulent or false insurance claim, among others. These crimes must have been for an amount less than $1,000.

Additional stipulations to qualify for expunction require that the individual have no other convictions than the one under review. Also, the individual must have completed all terms of his or her sentencing, paid all fines and remained free of alcohol or substance abuse for at least one year. At least five years must have elapsed from the completion of the individual’s sentence. The individual must also pay a fee of $350 to the Clerk of Court, provide photo or government-issued identification, and present a copy of the record of the conviction.

State Rep. Judd Matheny, R-Tullahoma, sponsored the bill as it passed through legislation in the House. “It’s paramount to recognize the hard work many have put into this legislation that will allow Tennesseans who have paid for their mistakes to have a second chance,” said

Tennessee’s district attorneys prepare for new law allowing some criminal records to be cleared

Rep. Matheny. “Special thanks go to the stakeholders and the Haslam administration for their cooperation and understanding.”

Residents of Tennessee wishing to apply for such expunction must contact their district attorney general’s office in the county in which they were convicted of the crime.

The Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference was created by the General Assembly in 1961 to provide for a more prompt and efficient administration of justice in Tennessee’s courts. It is composed of the district attorneys from the state’s 31 judicial districts. The district attorneys are elected for a term of eight years and are responsible for the prosecution of criminal cases on behalf of the state. For more information, visit www.tndagc.org.

Dear Editor:It’s Judy again! I drive home every day and I pass the

Humboldt Airport. We hear very little traffic anymore and notice the deterioration of this once thriving facility.

What a shame and how sad for Humboldt! I hear pilots and travelers discussing the need and desire to use the runways and hangars.

I know money is a problem but surely there are grants and politicians that will help!

This airport was once proud and a real asset to our community. Does anyone care and aren’t we concerned that if we don’t act now it will be too late? It seems like such a waste to not maintain it.

Thanks for listening,Judy M. Bowers

Airport once thrived

Dear Editor,In April and May, our two candidates running in the

Republican primary election were invited to come and speak and answer questions at meetings of the Gibson County Patriots. John Stevens, an attorney from Huntingdon, was our speaker in April. Danny Jowers, a Kenton farmer and Obion County Commissioner, visited us in May. Danny Jowers is also Chairman of the Obion County budget committee. When Obion County faced the same serious shortfalls in revenues as Gibson County, they found a dollar in budget cuts for every dollar in tax increases. As a result, Obion County increased property taxes 12 cents versus the 32 cents increase in Gibson County. I wish Danny Jowers had been Chairman of our budget committee. John Stevens was Chairman of Carroll County Republicans for several years. He is obviously the chosen one of the establishment Republicans (Establicans) – no doubt complete with the campaign donations and a 44 magnum campaign advisor that go along with same. Since John has far more money for campaigning, numerous mail outs slamming Danny Jowers can be expected.

Sometimes in the course of a political campaign, a statement is made by a candidate that makes or breaks him. I believe such a statement may have been made by John Stevens at our April meeting we he said, “More lawyers are needed in State Government.” I believe the Patriots took exception to this as we generally believe what is needed in State Government is more common sense and adherence to our constitution. There just aren’t very many people who agree that there is a shortage of lawyers in government. After considering both candidates and their positions, the Patriots decided on the conservative one over the chosen one. The Gibson County Patriots straw poll was 94-percrnt in favor of Danny Jowers.

David NanceGibson County Patriots

Dear Editor:The philosopher George Santayana famously said,

“Those who fail to learn the lessons of history are bound to repeat them.” Today most people perceive isolated events that cause problems but few recognize the big picture! More than 200 years ago, the distinguished Englishman, historian Edward Gibbons pointed out key causes of the demise of the ancient Roman Empire: a love of pomp and luxury, an obsession of sex, freakishness in art and an increased desire to receive government payments and live at government expense. In the last half century these same phenomena have become increasingly visible in the western nations. Jim Nelson Black, in a book entitled “When Nations Die,” describes trends found in empires that declined, disappeared from the world’s stage: increasing lawlessness, loss of economic discipline, increasing bureaucracy, decline in quality of education, decay of religious belief, rising immorality, disrespect of government and loss of respect for traditional values and institutions.

Gordon Swanger

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Evangelist Joyce Perry McLin and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Fair (along with Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne Vinson Sr.) of Humboldt, Tenn. are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Ms. Kimberly Fair Brown, to Mr. C. Jerome Coverson Sr., son of the late Mary Belle Coverson and Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Robert J. Coverson of Detroit, Mich.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Perry Sr., the late Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Fair and Anna Laura Vinson (all of Humboldt). She is a 1993 graduate of the Humboldt High School, a 2004 graduate of the University of Memphis (BA Business Administration/BBA), and is currently enrolled at Capella University pursuing a Masters degree in School Counseling. She is a case manager at the Family Advocacy Services of VA (FASVA).

The groom-elect is a retired and highly decorated

1st Sergeant from the US Army where he served for 22 years. He is a 1983 graduate of the University of Detroit Jesuit High School, a 2006 graduate of the University of Maryland (BS Computer Management), a 2011 graduate of American InterContinental University (MS Information Technology/MIT), and is currently pursuing his Doctorate degree from Colorado Technical University. He is a Senior Security Engineer

supporting the United States Army.

The wedding will take place Satruday, July 7 at First Evangelical Presbyterian Church located at 1528 Presbyterian Dr., Humboldt, Tenn. at 5 p.m. The reception will be at the All Suites Hotel in Jackson, TN. The wedding is open to the public; however the reception is RSVP only.

After the wedding and honeymoon, the couple will reside in Fredericksburg, Va.

Ms. Brown, Mr. Coverson announce wedding plans

Jerome Coverson and Kimberly Brown

Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Many-Bears Grinder and Tennessee State Veterans’ Homes Director Ed Harries are pleased to announce the Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans Home in Knoxville has received a Five Star Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

CMS created the Five-Star Quality Rating System to help consumers, their families and caregivers compare nursing homes more easily. Health inspections, staffing and quality measures are rated and combined for three years of surveys to calculate the overall rating for nursing homes.

“Our Veterans and their dependents deserve the best care and we are so proud of the progress of our

Tennessee State Veterans Homes,” Grinder said. “TSVH leadership, medical professionals and staff are clearly committed to excellence long-term care for our Veterans.”

In March, the Tennessee State Veterans’ Home in Murfreesboro received a Five Star Rating from CMS.

Striving for excellent health care, customer service and compassionate daily care for Veterans is our goal,” Harries said. “It is exciting to see our commitment to consistent excellence recognized by health care experts at CMS.”

The W.D. “Bill” Manning Tennessee State Veterans’ Home in Humboldt received a two star rating from CMS in 2009, but will receive a new rating in 2013.

“We have made incredible

progress and continue to make strides in the right direction at all of our State Veterans’ Homes, and we are looking forward to achieving five star ratings throughout TSVH,” Harries added.

To find out more about TSVH visit www.tsvh.org. To view more information about Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) visit www.CMS.gov.

The Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs is committed to serving veterans and their families with dignity and compassion. For more information, visit the department’s website at www.tn.gov/veteran, facebook.com/myTDVA or stay up to date by following the department on twitter @TNDVA.

Second Tenn. Veterans’ Home receives 5-star rating

Elizabeth Heidi Hale celebrated her first birthday April 6 at her home in Gainesville, Florida. She is the daughter of Mark and Andrea Hale. Her grandparents are Kerry and Betty Blackburn of Dyer and Don and Kathy Hale of Humboldt and Marlene Hale of St. Augustine, Florida. Great grandparents are Hautie Tilley of Trenton and Willie Faye Hale of Humboldt. Liz has a big sister Emma Blackburn who turned 7 years old May 15.

Liz celebrates first

Elizabeth Heidi Hale

The Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council announced the July 2012 commodity distribution dates for Gibson County:

•Bradford, July 6, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.•Milan, July 10, 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.•Humboldt, July 12, 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.•Kenton, Medina, Gibson, Dyer, July 17, 9 – 11 a.m.•Rutherford, July 17, 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.•Yorkville, July 17, 8:00 a.m. Only•Trenton, July 20, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

The Adult Education staff will honor students who have passed the GED test since July 1, 2011. A GED Graduation and Recognition Ceremony will be held on Sunday, July 15, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Peabody High School. Accomplishments of students will also be recognized on this day and a reception will follow the

GED graduation set at Peabody, July 15

ceremony.In order to prepare, we

must have an approximate number of guests by Tuesday, July 10. Please call the Adult Education office at 855-0665 on or before this date between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. to let us know if you plan to attend. We sincerely hope to see you at this special ceremony for our graduates.

Commodities distribution dates, locations announced

Jackson-Madison County General Hospital will be setting up collection boxes during the month of July for its annual drive to replenish the Dignity Closets in the Emergency Departments and to furnish needs for the Pediatrics

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J-MCGH stocks Dignity Closetdomestic abuse, as well as patients who need clothing to leave the hospital.

Jackson-Madison County General Hospital and its affiliates will have collection boxes. You can call 731-660-1185 for more information.

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Card of ThanksWe are forever grateful for the love shown to us duringEmma’s illness and her passing. Thank you for the flowers, food, prayers, visits, words of encouragement and comfort.We especially want to thank Dr. E. Chioco, staff ofHumboldt Veteran’s Home, Caris Healthcare and others for the skills and kindness shown to Emma and our family.May God bless each one of you.

The family of Emma Clark

Floyd E. HarperFloyd E. Harper, 66, retired veteran of the United States

Navy and Cessna Aircraft Company technical publications employee, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2012.

Services were held at 3 p.m., Saturday, June 30 at Downing & Lahey Mortuary West in Wichita, Kans.

Mr. Harper was preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Sara (Thomson) Harper; wife, Penny Harper.

He is survived by his wife, Charlene Siedhoff; son, Brian Harper (Jennifer) of Richmond, Va.; and two grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with American Lung Association, 2024 N. Woodlawn, Suite 114, Wichita, KS 67208.

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Vacation Bible schoolMedina First United Methodist Church will be hosting

Operation Overboard Vacation Bible School Monday, July 16 to Thursday, July 19 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. It will be a time where we all can dive deep into God’s word. VBS is for children 3 years old through those entering the 5th grade. Join them for a family fun kickoff event with food and games on Sunday, July 15th at 5 p.m. All children, parents and volunteers are invited to come. For more information call the church office at 731-783-3230 from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

A Bigger PictureBY SETH WILKERSON

“My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the Lord. “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine.” - (Isaiah 55:8)

On one occasion the disciples of Jesus brought up the subject of a tower that had fallen on a group of Gentiles. Gentiles were non-Jews—nonbelievers, pagans. So the assumption was that it fell on them because they were nonbelievers. But Jesus told His disciples, “Were they the worst sinners in Jerusalem? No, and I tell you again that unless you repent, you will perish, too.” (Luke 13:4–5). Jesus was saying, “Don’t you say that happened because they were sinners. You think they were the worst sinners? News flash: Unless you repent, you will perish.”

Bad things happen for reasons that cannot be explained. There are times that maybe it was undeserved. And sometimes bad things happen not because we are godless, but because we are godly.

Take the case of Job. When you read the first chapter of the book that bears his name, it talks about what a wonderful man of God he was, how he prayed for his family, and how he cared for them. Job was so right-on that God was bragging about him, saying, “Have you noticed my servant Job? He is the finest man in all the earth. He is blameless—a man of complete integrity. He fears God and stays away from evil” (Job 1:8). But in the same chapter, we see unbelievable tragedy come into Job’s life. What did he do wrong?

You see, we tend to think of the world as revolving around us. We are the star of our own films. We are the featured characters of our own novels. And then, when something bad happens, the first thing we want to know is, “Why is this happening to me?” But the bigger picture, ultimately, is God’s glory—not our personal happiness.

So let’s just leave things in the hands of God. While we don’t know the whys we do know this: God has a plan. There is a Bigger Picture.

In recent years Christian scholars and writers have pointed out just how often Jesus gathered with his disciples and shared in a meal. These meals were usually simple affairs that did not involve a great deal of work or preparation. They were not four-course dinners, but rather simple meals that nourished the body and the soul. Numbers did not matter; 5,000 people or 13 people, everyone was fed Even at the wedding of Canaan, Jesus made sure there was enough wine for the party to continue. There is something significant about gathering for a meal that brings people together.

This is why the people of First United Methodist Church want to invite the people of this community to come to an absolutely free pancake breakfast (no donations will be asked for) July 7th from 8:00-10:00 a.m. at 12th and Crenshaw in the Fellowship Hall. FUMC would like to welcome everyone to come and join in a morning of fellowship for this community.

Free community pancake breakfast slated at FUMC

PainBY DAVID COY

According to John C. Sarno, M.D. in his book, “The Divided Mind”, our emotions of grief and loss may cause some or all of our physical pain. His theory is that the mind will reduce oxygen to certain parts of the body producing pain so as to distract us from the emotional pain, so we do not have to face it. Of course Noah Webster knew that grief involved pain. He defined grief back in 1892. Though Mr. Webster was talking about mental pain we have learned through the century plus since, that physical pain also commonly develops.

It has been described for example, back pain sharp and stabbing that also may move around. According to Professor David Alexander, “If you listen to people who are damaged emotionally, they will often translate their pain into physical similes: ‘My head is bursting, my guts are aching’ and so on. The parallel is very strong.” Further research may suggest that people who are not adapting to bereavement are also those who experience the greatest levels of physical pain.

When experiencing pain it is important to assess the chronology (frequent?), character (where?), quality (dull?), intensity (what makes it better?) and how it is affecting one’s lifestyle. This pain may also involve low energy, nausea, hypertension and dizziness, distorted perception of time and distance, or heaviness (as if you are made of lead). Make sure you get sufficient amounts of rest, food and water. See your physician to make sure you are not aggravating prior physical ailments and Inform your physician what is going on in your life. Ask someone to stay with you if possible. Supplement your diet with vitamins and minerals. Follow a deep relaxation routine, including breathing exercises and listening to soothing music, especially prior to bed and sleep times. I hope these help.

This is Sunrise.David R. Coy II is the counselor for the SUNRISE Grief

Recovery Program. He earned his Bachelors of Science Degree in Biblical Studies from Faulkner University in Montgomery, Ala. and his Masters in Counseling Degree from Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson, Tenn. He holds more than 20 years of experience in providing ministerial and counseling services to people of all ages. Coy has assisted people in recognizing their life challenges and in developing a plan for working through them as well as providing families with assistance in facing the death of a loved one and overcoming the grieving process that follows. He has provided crisis counseling services to individuals, groups and schools. The priority of his work continues to be offering consolation and assistance to individuals in their time of need.

The Good RevivalBY RICK LELAND

I still have vague memories of the time Forrest took me to a revival meeting twenty years ago. Even though I had left “un-revived.” And unsaved.

We drifted apart. Then one day I spotted him at the local park while jogging.

I set in my mind: “I’m going to have a God-talk with Forrest,” as I approached him. Our conversation eventually turned to that long-ago revival. Forrest didn’t remember, adding: “I was going to a different church every week.”

He started describing the churches he had attended, mainly focusing on why he left. They all had problems. So Forrest quit attending church altogether. Saying: “I just watch it on T.V.” But dissatisfaction was obvious when he started emphasizing the pitfalls of the T.V. preachers.

Now he made some valid observations. Yet he agreed, all the churches and the T.V. preachers who he was targeting were undoubtedly Christians.

So I suggested a different tack to Forrest.The Bible says: “Finally brothers; whatever is true,

whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”

Every church, every Christian, every T.V. preacher, me, and Forrest fall short of fully honoring God. We just plain fail at doing what is right. I told Forrest to quit focusing on all the junk. Focus on the good stuff, the God stuff.

Soon our conversation took a distinct shift. We talked about God’s mercy, faith, our eternal hope. Forrest quoted some Bible verses. I added a couple. We talked about Jesus. And our moods spiked upward. By simply refocusing and emphasizing the: “true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and praiseworthy,” we felt revived.

Forrest said, “I’m glad I ran into you.” My feelings were absolutely mutual. It was a good revival.

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COMMUNITYHumboldt Chronicle, Wednesday, July 4, 2012 Page 7 BY RUTH ETHRIDGE,

REPORTERSeventeen members

attended the June 5, Gibson County FCE County Council Cultural Arts and Fashion Revue. President Tommy Sue Howington welcomed members and Teresa McConnell led in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Patsy Scott, inspirational leader spoke on the power of “Hope” and led in prayer. “One Day at a Time” and “You’re a Grand Ole Flag”, were the songs chosen to sing by leader, Janice Gibson. Reporter, Ruth Ethridge, called the roll and read minutes from April meeting. Minutes were accepted as read. McConnell gave the treasurers report.

New and old business was discussed. Howington told of the need for new officers. She assigned a nominating committee of Ethridge, Marie Gurton, Debbie White and Charlene Neal to find persons for the positions of Vice-President, Second Vice and Treasurer. These will be needed turned in by September, Howington said.

Jan Burks announced the Fair Brunch would be held on August 24 at 9 a.m. Burks

Another dynamic Sunday morning message was delivered by Dr. Quill Brabham. His subject was “I Belong at The Table.” II Samuel 9:1-13 was the Biblical scriptures. This was the story of Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan. Mephibosheth was born of royalty, but it all came to naught. He was also left lame. Dr. Brabham stated that like the lame man in the story, God will bless us, in spite of. We, too, may have started out well, but somewhere along the way, we may have fallen. It all started with Adam and Eve, however, God has taught us how to live with our lame condition. He further stated that on the first Sunday of the month, we need to give extra praise when we look at the table and know that God has invited us to sit at the table. Eight young people were baptized during Sunday morning service. Everyone is welcome to come to the church on the corner of 12th and Mitchell Street.

MSMBC young people reported having a very inspirational and informative time at their Youth Encampment that they attended last week. They received spiritual food and met other youth from surrounding churches. Emma Lindsey, Camille Lipford and Jean Carter accompanied the youth. A Family and Friends night was held on Thursday evening of the Encampment and many of the parents attended, as well as Pastor and Mrs. Brabham.

Greater Sixth Street will hold their annual week of revival, beginning Sunday, July 22, 2012. Their revival kick-off service message will be rendered by Pastor Quill Brabham. Service will begin at 2 p.m. Pastor T. D. Emery is host pastor.

Happy birthday wishes go to Mrs. Lena B. Reid, who will turn “90” on July 4!

I’m happy to report that Reed Hutcherson is home from the MED recuperating after he was in a serious accident in Brownsville. He has a long way to go yet.

We extend our sympathy to the Billy Norville family due to his loss last week. He was the son of Janet and John Smith.

We’re going to miss a smiley face at the Bank of Crockett in Gadsden. Charlotte Lowe has retired and was sent off with beverages and treats for the customers Friday. Romana Lindsey from the Bank of Crockett in Crockett Mills will be working at Charlottes’ window, so let’s all make her feel very welcome.

I went to the F a b u l o u s F e m a l e ’ s luncheon Friday and while there, four tomatoes, three cucumbers, and one dozen peaches were left at my house from one of my friends that I met several years ago by joining this club.

Diane Waddell had her three little grandsons this week, but her mother, Mildred Byrd, called Barbara and she picked me and Mrs. Byrd up for the meeting.

My great granddaughter, Annie Short, attended church camp at Lakeshore this week. Annie is 10 years old.

Joe Cooper is settling down in his new home. He moved to a retirement center to be closer to his son. Joe is getting involved in the activities at the center, he often wins at the Bingo games. We miss Joe in our community but are delighted he is adjusting to his new home.

Condolences are extended to Susan Webb upon the death of her brother, Rob. Susan just recently lost her mother and now her brother. She was very close to her brother and mother making it especially hard with their passing.

I have seen several watering jugs by the magnolias (Tulip trees) in Gibson. This is proving to be the most effective way to water our new magnolias. Plants need a slow water drip especially when the ground is hard due to lack of rain.

Seventeen Fabulous Females had lunch at the Gibson Cafe. Mary Ruth Atkins, 98 years old, made the effort to get out and attend the luncheon, which

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said, brochures would be available 1st of August and so far Skullbone and Moore’s Chapel/Concord clubs have reserved booths. She also told of new categories added to the canning area of fair entries.

Howington told of the date for Mini-Conference would be July 27 in Jackson and of that the CVU’s collected for next year would run from May to April 2013. The popular “Button Bracelet with Vickie” tap-a-talent will be held on Monday, June 25th. Howington informed those participating to bring buttons and needle and thread. Other announcements were of the No-til luncheon and fashion show on July 26.

McConnell suggested that for the next council meeting members bring a write-up on a former or present member who has had an influence on them. This idea was accepted and each person may read their tribute or have someone to read it for them at the September meeting.

Sandra Newman announced the State Conference would be held in Memphis this year on

November 11-14.The Fashion Revue and

Cultural Arts entries had been judged before the meeting with winners announced afterwards. The Fashion Revue winners were a swinging sweater made by Howington, 1st place and a print collar with lace trim by Janice Gibson, 2nd place. 1st Place Cultural Arts winners were Howington, winning first in Stained Glass and Sculpture, Debbie White, Quilting and Basketry, Sandra Newman, Photo/Color, Marie Gurton, Knitting and Crochet, Carolee Smith, Holiday Decoration, Fine Art, and Embroidery, Janice Gibson Hand Stitching. 2nd Place winners were Joyce Chester, Holiday Decoration and Crochet, Jan Burks, Basketry, and Marie Gurton, Fine Arts.

Howington thanked everyone for entering and making the Fashion Revue and Cultural Arts day a success. She also thanked Moore’s Chapel/Concord for entry registration and Skullbone for registration and name tags.

After the Club Collect meeting was adjourned.

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inspired others to attend. It was discussed the need to tell our families about our family history. There comes a time when important information about our family is gone as there is no one around to give us that information. This has happened to me, I have pictures in my home that I do not know who they are and how they fit into our family history. And there is no one around that can give me this information. Therefore, tell your children or better than that write it down or have someone make a video of you telling the date and where you were born, your father and mothers full name ( not Papa or grandmother) where you went to school, where you were married, where you were baptized, about living through the depression and any other events you might have lived through. In years to come your family will thank you for this information (they may want to write a book about you).

Gibson City Hall is up and going. Bea Brown, who lives in Gibson, is working part time at city hall, she has had 20 plus years of office management and sounds great and very professional on the phone. Mildred Byrd wanted the Gibson City Hall part time position as she used to work at Memphis City Hall, where she had several people under her supervision. But after she thought about it decided she had rather stay home and work puzzles than go to work.

Grace West’s son has written another book, this is his tenth book. His newest book will be published in German. Grace said her son started writing in third grade and Vera Jones was his teacher. Vera recognized his talent and encouraged him in his writing. Grace is proud of her son and rightly so.

Gibson Class Reunion will be August 4th at Gibson Municipal Building. Pictures of Gibson High have been posted on Facebook by Jerry Gordon. Garry Malone, Velma Malone’s son, has set up a website for Gibson High School. Check out these sites for information and great pictures of a wonderful school, Gibson High.

Mildred Byrd’s sister from Memphis is visiting her. Mildred’s sister’s name is Hildred (their mother just changed the first letter in Mildred to “H” for her next daughter’s name). According to Mildred, she is the smart one and Hildred is the pretty one. They are enjoying each other and recalling times past. Dianne Waddell get out your pencil and paper and make notes when these great ladies talk of their childhood, it is part of your history.

Election will be August 2 for state primary and county

general. This year, some of you may have different places to vote. To keep from driving to the wrong location, call the court house to be sure where you are to vote.

This sounds like a fable but I know it is true as I know Mary. Mary Bettie, postmaster in Gibson, said she was outside on her deck when an eagle flew over and dropped a catfish on her deck. Wow, what are the chances of that ever happening again?

Betty Williams attended her 60th class reunion for Alamo High School. I saw the picture of her classmates and Betty was one of prettiest ladies there.

Southwest Tennessee Development District’s REDI College Access Program received a coveted Innovator Award this week at the Southern Growth Policies Board’s Conference in Chattanooga. The Southern Growth Policies Board is made of the Governors from 13 Southern states including Tennessee. The 2012 conference theme was “Re-imagining Workforce Development” and it was hosted by Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam.

Acknowledging that an educated workforce is essential in sustaining economic success in today’s world, the two-day conference targeted creative and innovative ways to make strides in creating a world-class workforce and recognized programs throughout the south that were making strides in this arena. At the conference, each of the 13 Southern states received one Innovator Award for a

workforce development-related program. SWTDD’s REDI Program was the winner for the state of Tennessee.

“To stay competitive in a 21st century economy, it is imperative that we create a more seamless path between high school, postsecondary, and the workforce. Today’s students must be prepared to be tomorrow’s workers,” said Governor Haslam. “The states that provide the strongest pool of talented workers with the most relevant skill sets are the states that will grow jobs and attract businesses.”

“Southwest Tennessee Development District’s REDI concept began in 2008 when regional leaders in both the public and private sector met for a two-day brainstorming retreat addressing economic development issues specific to the West Tennessee region,” said Lisa Hankins, REDI director for the 11-county regional effort.

The West Tennessee counties participating in REDI are Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Gibson, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, Lauderdale, McNairy and Tipton.

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Members of the Jackson, Tenn., community gathered to celebrate at the Jackson State Community College softball field ground breaking ceremony held on Friday, June 22, at 10 a.m.

The new softball field will be aside the baseball field, allowing the Lady Generals to have practices and games on campus.

“We have had a wonderful baseball and softball program for years and we are so excited to break ground on the softball field,” said Jackson State Community College President, Dr. Bruce Blanding.

City Mayor, Jerry Gist, was in attendance to congratulate Jackson State on this milestone. “Jackson State Community College is a tremendous educational resource in this community,” said Gist.

County Mayor, Jimmy Harris, also attended the celebration stating, “I appreciate what Jackson State has done for our community and appreciate your leadership.”

JSCC faculty member, Emily Bates Fortner addressed the crowd commenting on how happy she was about the groundbreaking. Fortner was a dedicated advocate for the establishment of the softball field.

Others in attendance included: Senator Lowe Finney, The Jackson Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors, Coach Jim Swope

The University of Tennessee at Martin’s bass anglers team completed its best tournament this year, finishing sixth out of 43 teams at the BoatU.S. Collegiate Bass Fishing Pepsi Open, June 23-24, at Kentucky Lake near Paris.

The UT Martin team tallied a two-day total of 34.06 pounds, just behind UT Chattanooga’s

HEFTY SWING - Chase Peterson, left fielder for the 7-8 year old All Stars, takes a big swing at the ball as it approaches home plate. Humboldt lost their opening game to Benton County in the Area Cal Ripken Tournament.

ALL STARS - Youngsters named to the Cal Ripken 7-8 year old Humboldt All Stars are (front row from left) Kavien Hannah, Jake Jumper, Tanner Snell, Robbie Cowden and Jorden Marable; (middle row) Chase Peterson, Orlandis Ivory, Grayson Griffin, Zach McLilly, Shon Williams and Tristan Barrett; (back row) coaches Adrian Jenkins and Tink Ivory.

ACROSS THE DIAMOND - Humboldt All Star third baseman, Robbie Cowden, throws out a runner at first base during the 7-8 year Area Tournament at Humboldt. The Humboldt stars lost to Benton County and Huntingdon.

7-8 Year Old All Stars

who started the softball program at JSCC in 1994 under the leadership of Athletic Director Coach Jack Martin who also attended the event, and various members of the Jackson State community.

Swope has distinguished himself in coaching basketball, baseball, and softball for over 25 years.

He began hiscoaching career at the University of Tennessee at Martin in 1964 as an Assistant and Freshman Head Basketball Coach. He served as the Men’s Basketball Coach at Jackson State Community College (1968-70); Assistant Basketball Coach at UT-Martin (1970-1975); Men’s

Basketball Coach at Union University (1975-1987); Men’s and Women’s Basketball Coach at Jackson State Community College (1987-1994). Coach Swope was also instrumental in starting softball at Jackson State, serving as the Head Coach from 1995 through the end of the 1997

season. He served as the Director of Athletics and Chairman of the Education and Physical Education Department from 1997 to 2002.

Lady Generals’ Head Coach, Michael Winders, thanked everyone in attendance and expressed what a tremendous asset the new field will be not only to the Lady Generals, but the entire campus community.

Winders began his playing career at JSCC under current head baseball coach and athletic director Steve Cornelison. He was named to the All West TJCCAA team and All State TJCCAA team as a freshman. Winders finished his playing career at Lambuth University. While at Lambuth, the eagles won the 2003 Mid-South conference championship and appeared in two Region XI tournaments.

Winders served as an assistant for the Generals baseball team from 2005 thru 2007. The 2005 team won the TJCCAA conference championship. The 2008 season saw the Generals softball team improve their winning percentage over 150 points from the previous year.

Winders received his Bachelor of Science degree from Lambuth University in 2005 and is currently working toward his masters through the University of Memphis.

Jackson State Community College breaks ground on softball field for Lady Generals

UT Martin bass anglers team finishes sixth at Ky. Laketeam that weighed in with 34.57 pounds. The University of North Carolina-Charlotte won the tournament with a final weigh-in of 41.07 pounds.

The tournament format included teams of up to two boats.Each boat’s best-three fish were combined daily and totaled for a two-day score. One-boat teams

combined the top-three fish from the front and back angler. Team members Grayson Smith (Clarksville) and Dylan Powley (Paris) contributed to the strong finish by landing some of their largest tournament fish this year.

Other UT Martin team members participating were Jason McGee (Big Rock), Alex Derry (Bradford),

Eric Davidson (Greenfield) and Ryan Lackey (Parsons).

“We put in five days of practice this week (before the tournament),” Smith said, crediting the additional preparation for the team’s success in the event. He added, “We didn’t get a whole lot of bites, but the ones we did get we capitalized on.”

Complete results are available at the Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship website at www.collegiatebasschampionship.com/, while UT Martin team information is available by contacting Smith, team president, at grawsmit@ut.utm.edu or team vice president Dylan Powley at matdpowl@ut.utm.edu.

New AlcoholicsAnonymous Meeting

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GROUND BREAKING - Jackson State Community College held ground breaking ceremonies for their new softball field. Those on hand manning the ceremonial shovel are (from left) Micheal Winders, Horace Chase, Bruce Blanding, Bobby Smith and Emily Fortner. The field will be the home of the Lady Generals.

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Real Estate TransfersCharles W. Fairless,

Randall Charles Fairless and Gayle Lee Fairless to Randall Charles Fairless and wife, Shellie Fairless – 11th CD

Michael Alford and wife, Vickie Alford to Tommy Joe Riley Chappell – 21st CD

Christopher Johnstone and wife, Kristy Johnstone to Jacquelyn M. Steele – 14th CD

William K. Byrd and wife, O. Marie Byrd to Christopher L. Brinson and wife, Marlene V. Brinson – Medina

The Bank of New York Mellon, f/k/a The Bank of New York, to Tom Hartigan – 13th CD

Carolyn R. Milligan, by and through attorney-in-fact, Sherri Kilburn to Sharon Maitland – 5th CD

David Bunney and wife, Karla Bunney to Phillip Bradley and wife, Angela Bradley – Medina

Lowery Don Laster to Jennifer Harber – 4th CD

Timothy R. Perry and wife, Misty Perry to Ryan Muench and wife, Kasey Muench – 13th CD

Green Tree Servicing LLC to Karl Stacy Starnes ad wife, Katherine M. Starnes – Trenton

Jeffrey Calderon and wife, Deborah Calderon to Gregory S. Wyatt and wife,

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DIVORCES

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERSfrom page 9

MARRIAGE LICENSES

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE TENNESSEE, GIBSON COUNTY DEFAULT having been made in the terms, conditions and payments provided in certain Deed of Trust executed by Cristal Walk to Wesley D. Turner, Trustee dated August 5, 2005 in the amount of $61,200.00, and recorded in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee in Deed Book 867, Page 422, (“Deed of Trust”); and, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust having been last transferred to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association by assignment; and, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as the current holder of said Deed of Trust (the “Holder”), has appointed as Substitute Trustee the undersigned, , any of whom may act, by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; therefore, NOTICE is hereby given that the entire amount of said indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Holder, and the undersigned as Substitute Trustee, or a duly appointed attorney or agents by virtue of the power and authority vested by the Appointment of Substitute Trustee, will on Thursday, July 19, 2012 commencing at 12 pm at the south door of the Gibson County Courthouse, 2004 North Court Square, Trenton, TN; sell to the highest bidder for cash, immediately at the close of sale, the following property to-wit: Beginning at a stake

TRUSTEE SALESin the center of the old Key Corner Road, (which lays South of the Mount Orange-Trenton Road), said stake being the Southwest corner of the Mrs. Hall Hay tract of land, thence North with her West line 327 feet to a stake, thence Westwardly with grantors new South line 110 feet to a stake, grantors new interior corner, thence Southwardly with grantors new East line 324 feet to a stake in the center of Old Key Road, thence Eastwardly with Center of the said Road 80 feet to the point of beginning. Being the same property conveyed to Cristal Walk from Jeffery Crittendon and wife, Amanda Crittendon by Warranty Deed recorded _____ in ORBV 867, Page 420 in the Registers Office of Gibson County, Tennessee. Map 107 Group__ Parcel 26.02 Property Address: 28 Mount Orange Road Trenton, TN 38382 Map & Parcel No.: 107/26.02 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 28 Mount Orange Road, Trenton, Tennessee 38382 CURRENT OWNER(S): Cristal Walk SUBORDINATE LEINHOLDERS: Long Beach Mortgage Company OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A 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, however, the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The sale will be held subject to any unpaid taxes, assessments, rights-of-way, easements, protective covenants or restrictions, liens, and other superior matters of record which may affect said property; as well as

any prior liens or encumbrances as well as priority created by a fixture filing; and/or any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or the State of Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development are listed as Interested Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of this foreclosure is being given to them and the sale will be subject to the applicable governmental entities` right to redeem the property, as required by 26 U.S.C § 7425 and T.C.A. § 67-1-1433. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Deed of Trust. The notice requirements of T.C.A. §35-5-117 were satisfied prior to the first publication of the Notice of Substitute Trustee`s Sale. Substitute Trustee reserves the right 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. MCC TN, LCC 3525 Piedmont Road NE, Six Piedmont Center, Suite 700 Atlanta, GA 30305 (404) 373-1612 www.mccurdycandler.com File No. 09-25031 /CONV Ad Run Dates: 06/27/2012, 07/04/2012 and 07/11/2012 THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Ad # 30366

PUBLIC NOTICES

RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE

Take notice that CRAWFORD ENTERPRISES, INC. has applied to HUMBOLDT, TN for a certifi cate of compliance and has or will apply to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission at Nashville for a retail liquor license for a store to be named CENTRAL AVENUE WINE & LIQUORS and to be located at 1003 CENTRAL AVENUE; HUMBOLDT, TN 38343 and owned by MICHAEL CRAWFORD; 1316 ELLIOTT ST.; HUMBOLDT, TN 38343.

All persons wishing to be heard on the certifi cate of compliance may personally or through counsel appear or submit their views in writing to CITY OF HUMBOLDT, 1421 OSBORNES ST.; HUMBOLDT, TN 38343 not later than 1;00 P.M., JULY 15, 2012

The Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission will consider the application at a date to be set by the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission in Nashville, Tennessee. Interested persons may personally or through counsel submit their views in writing by the hearing date to be scheduled by the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission.

Anyone with questions concerning this application or the laws relating to it may call or write the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission at 226 CAPITOL BLVD. BLDG. SUITE 300, NASHVILLE, TN 37243-0755, (615) 741-1602

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF GIBSON COUNTYAT HUMBOLDT

NOTICE TO: NORMAN GENE WEST, SR.

whose whereabouts are unknownYou are hereby commanded to serve

on Sam J. Watridge, plaintiff ’s attorney, whose address is, Watridge Law Firm, 1215 Main Street, Humboldt, TN 38343 an answer to the Complaint, which is sworn to and filed against you in the case of THERESA D. WEST VS NORMAN GENE WEST, SR. , #H 5721 in the above Court, within thirty (30) days afer the last date of publicaiton hereof, or judgement by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

It is ordered that this Notice be published for four (4) consecutive weeks in The Chronicle, a weekly newspaper, in Humboldt, Tennessee.

This the 19th day of June 2012.Kay WilliamsDeputy Clerk

Chancery CourtSam J. WatridgeAttorney for Plaintiff 1512 Main StreetHumboldt, TN 38343 6-27; 7-4; 7-11; 7-18-2012

NOTICESIN THE CHANCERY COURT OF

GIBSON COUNTYAT HUMBOLDT

NOTICE TO: FRED DARYL DINWIDDIE

whose whereabouts are unknownYou are hereby commanded to serve

on James B. Webb, plaintiff ’s attorney, whose address is, Newman and Webb, 115 West Court Square, Trenton, TN 38382 an answer to the Complaint, which is sworn to and filed against you in the case of BRENDA MICHELLE DINWIDDIE VS FRED DARYL DINWIDDIE , #H 5718 in the above Court, within thirty (30) days afer the last date of publicaiton hereof, or judgement by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

It is ordered that this Notice be published for four (4) consecutive weeks in The Chronicle, a weekly newspaper, in Humboldt, Tennessee.

This the 27th day of June 2012.Kay WilliamsDeputy Clerk

Chancery CourtJames B. WebbAttorney for Plaintiff 115 West Court SquareTrenton, TN 38382 7-4; 7-11; 7-18; 7-25-2012

NOTICES

Notice of Explanation

The City of Gibson intends to undertake repairs to its sewer plant. This project is located in the 100 year floodplain. Proposed improvements to the sewer plant cannot be undertaken in any other location. There is, therefore, no practical alternative to the proposed project.

The proposed repairs to the Gibson sewer plant conform to all applicable State floodplain protection standards. Repairs are needed at this specific location to correct damage as a result of the May 2010 floods. The proposed action will not affect natural or beneficial floodplain values as it represents a repair of an existing sewer plant.

Failure to provide these repairs would result in the continued deterioration and interrupted service of the City’s sewer system.

The other agency involved in this project is the State of Tennessee with funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

PUBLIC NOTICE

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Staci M. Wyatt – MedinaStephanie Gail King and

James Fieldon Robinson to Chris Crider and wife, Terri

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Crider – 13th CDGregory T. Somers to

Wayne H. Zaricor – 9th CDJPMorgan Chase Bank,

N.A. to Jerry Maitland

– TrentonJulia Ann Romero, f/k/a

Julia Ann Scarborough, and Kathie B. Moore, as Trustee of the Neoma Young Brasfield Revocable Trust to Gennie Sanford – 7th CD

Robert Mickey Ferrell, Terry Lee Ferrell and Rex

Allen Ferrell to Kari Rae Willman – 18th CD

Phillip Wade Bradley and wife, Angela Bradley to Barry Hammons and wife, Jo Ann Hammons – Humboldt

Jeffrey Pigue to Flight Plan, LLC – 7th CD

Marcos Rene Ortiz Flores of Humboldt and Veronica Diane Walters Suarez of Humboldt

Benjamin Scott Whitehead of Trenton and Bethany Lynn Griggs of Kenton

Mark Kelley Rollins of Humboldt and Sherry Leanne Wiggins Harvill of Jackson

Marcus Terrell Ward of Milan and Robin Lynn Taylor of Milan

Rossie Allen Jones of Humboldt and Meredith Gaye Atkins of Humboldt

Stephen Alvin Ray Parker of Humboldt and Hannah Christine Tupper of Humboldt

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NOTICES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGCITY OF HUMBOLDT

Notice is hereby given that the City of Humboldt will hold a public hearing on Ordinance #2012-01 at 5:00 p.m., Monday, July 9, 2012, in the Municipal Building Courtroom, 1421 Osborne Street.

ORDINANCE NO. 2012-01

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUMBOLDT, TENNESSEE PROVIDING THAT THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LAST FISCAL YEAR SHALL BECOME THE APPROPRIATIONS OF THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR, UNTIL THE ADOPTION OF THE NEW BUDGET ORDINANCE.

The public is invited to attend.

TRUSTEE SALES

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE

WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Note and Deed of Trust executed on April 26, 2000, by Dale A Putman and Connie Putnam to David McMackin, Trustee, as Deed of Trust appears of record in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee, under Book 609, Page 414; 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 and WHEREAS, The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, the holder of said Note and Deed of Trust, (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed or to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-5-117, not less than sixty (60) days prior to the first publication required by § 35-5-101, the notice of the right to foreclose was properly sent, if so required; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or its duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on Thursday, July 12, 2012, commencing at 12:00 pm at the South Door of the Gibson County Courthouse location in Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Gibson County, Tennessee, to wit: Beginning at an iron stake found in the east margin of South Church Street at back of sidewalk, said point being W.C. Hight’s southeast corner; thence south 87 degrees 24 minutes 11 seconds east with Hight’s south line 264.00 feet to a corner post at Ed Norman’s northwest corner; thence south 02 degrees 50 minutes 03 seconds west with Norman’s west line 60.37 feet to a maple tree at Carrie Rice’s northeast corner; thence north 89 degrees 11 minutes 56 seconds west with Rice’s north line and fence 75.00 feet to a corner post; thence south 01 degrees 07 minutes 38 seconds west with Rice’s west line and fence 122.00 feet to an iron pin set at back of sidewalk of 6th street; thence north 87 degrees 56 minutes 14 seconds west with said street 58.60 feet to an iron pin set at back sidewalk at Phelan’s southeast corner; thence north 00 degrees 44 minutes 43 seconds east with Phelan’s east line and fence 108.77 feet to a corner post; thence north 86 degrees 43 minutes 52 seconds west with Phelan’s north line 129.27 feet to an iron pin set at back of sidewalk on South Church Street; thence north 02 degrees 11 minutes 34 seconds east with said street 75.00 feet to the beginning, containing 0.582 acres more or less. Being the same property conveyed to Dale A. Putnam and wife, Connie Putnam by deed of record in deed Book 609, page 412, in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, TN.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 617 South Church Street, Trenton, TN 38382 CURRENT OWNER(S): Dale A Putman and Connie Putnam The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; 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 any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose.

Substitute Trustee will only convey any interest he/she may have in the property at the time of sale. Property is sold ‘as is, where is.” For every lien or claim of lien of the state identified above, please be advised notice required by § 67-1-1433 (b)(1) was timely given and that any sale of the property herein referenced will be subject to the right of the state to redeem the land as provided for in § 67-1-1433(c)(1). All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee NATIONWIDE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. 400 Northridge Road Suite 700- MC- 7 Sandy Springs, Georgia 30350 404-417-4040 File No.: 1184512 Web Site: www.JFLegal.com

Insertion Dates: 06/20/2012, 06/27/2012, 07/04/2012

NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

July 4, 2012City of Gibson2204 Gibson Square / P. O. Box 374 Gibson, TN 38338731-787-6501

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS

On or about July 20, 2012, the City of Gibson will submit a request to the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TDECD) for the release of Title I of the Housing and Community Development act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project known as the Gibson Sewer Plant Improvements Project for the purpose of repairs to the Gibson sewer plant, with an estimated funding of $605,400. The activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from the National Environmental Policy Act requirements. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at City Hall, Gibson, TN and may be examined or copied Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on the project may submit written comments to the Mayor’s Office. All comments received by July 19, 2012 will be considered by the City of Gibson prior to authorizing submission of a request to release of funds.

RELEASE OF FUNDS

The City of Gibson certifies to the TDECD that Tony Black, in his capacity as Mayor consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The TDECD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the City of Gibson to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

The TDECD will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Gibson‘s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following basis:

(a) The certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Gibson;

(b) The City of Gibson has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58;

(c) The grant recipient has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by the TDECD; or

(d) Another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality.

Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to the State of Tennessee, Department of Economic and Community Development, Program Management, William R. Snodgrass Tennessee Tower, 10th Floor, 312 Rosa Parks Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee 37243-1102. Potential objectors should contact the Policy and Federal Programs Division to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Tony BlackMayor of Gibson

NOTICES

Information listed for the Humboldt General Sessions court docket is obtained from court records and printed as is. The Humboldt Chronicle cannot assume responsibility for correcting inaccuracies when information accurately reflects the records. Readers are cautioned that some names published may be similar to or the same as those of other members of the community.

COURT REPORT

General SessionsPhillip Palmer – contempt

of court (2 counts), vandalism over $500 – bound over to grand jury

Hubert K. Cook – sexual offender registration form violation, vandalism over $500 – bound over to grand jury

Justin Bolin – domestic

assault – bound over to grand jury

Jimmy Thomas Jr. – contempt of court (3 counts)

Michael Newbill Jr – driving without DL

Guillermo A. Negrete Jr. – driving while suspended DL

Joe Hannah Sr. – DUIJames K. Levingston

– domestic assaultCameron Ray Sollis –

conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine, promo-tion of methamphetamine manufacture, possession of schedule II methamphet-amine, possession of drug paraphernalia – bound over to grand jury

Brittany N. Patterson – conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine, promo-

tion of methamphetamine manufacture, possession of schedule II methamphet-amine, possession of drug paraphernalia – bound over to grand jury

Tiffany M. Flatt – con-spiracy to manufacture methamphetamine, promo-tion of methamphetamine manufacture, possession of schedule II methamphet-amine, possession of drug paraphernalia – bound over to grand jury

Troy H. Sollis – evading arrest flight vehicle, posses-sion of Schedule II manufac-ture deliver sell, possession of Schedule II conspiracy to manufacture, simple possession of methamphet-amine, initiate manufacture of methamphetamine, pro-moting methamphetamine

manufacture, possession of drug paraphernalia, driv-ing while license revoked – bound over to grand jury

Angela L. Smith – aggravated arson – bound over to grand jury

Keary B. Epperson – domestic assault, assault on an officer

Jasmine Smith – contempt of court, theft of property merchandise, criminal trespass

Crystal Jones – simple assault

Jimmie Lee Westbrook – simple domestic assault

Daniel R. Reasons – possession of drug paraphernalia

Kevon J. Hunt – domestic assault

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Page 12 Humboldt Chronicle, Wednesday, July 4, 2012

photos by DANNY WADE

Humboldt, Peter and Rita Howard offered tours at Crown Winery. Guests sampled wines made from grapes grown right here in Humboldt, distilled here in Humboldt, bottled here in Humboldt and sold here in Humboldt.

Twin Oaks opened its doors to guests to tour the recently restored, historic antebellum mansion and grounds. Owner Keith Hopper offered personal tours through the mansion that dates back to the Civil War era. Guests awed over the detailed woodworks, antiques and southern glamour of the house. A picture of Humboldt’s first mayor, Moses Senter, was also a big hit with the guests.

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Tourismfrom page 1 The final stop was the

West Tennessee Regional Art Center that included a reception. Guests also toured the unique “Impressions of Elvis” exhibition on loan from Graceland. It is the largest collection of Elvis portraits in the world. Curator Bill Hickerson and the board of directors hosted a wonderful program that included of course art, but also an exquisite array of hors d’ oeuvres and music provided by Chester Baskerville on saxophone and Jessie Yarbrough on guitar and vocals. Approximately 75 people attended the reception.

During the program Hickerson introduced several dignitaries in the crowd. He also praised Carolyn Barnett, Peggy Tacker and Lois

Currie for the wonderful food and decorations.

Marty Marbry, with the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, spoke of the many exciting things Tennessee has to offer, but spotlighted the Cotton Junction Trail. Brochures for the trail are available at the Humboldt Chamber of Commerce.

Cotton Junction Trail begins in Memphis with several locations including Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum and the Peabody Hotel, and continues throughout West Tennessee. Another location on the trail is Nutbush, Tenn., the home of Tina Turner.

The trail hits Brownsville and onto Jackson for several tourist sites before heading to Humboldt.

Humboldt locations listed on the Cotton Junction Trail brochure are downtown Humboldt including Brasfield’s Jewelry, First Methodist Church, City Gift Co., The Abbey on Main, Red Door Café, Crooked Tree, Simmons Shoe Store, Peppermint Pony and the Tom & O.E. Stigall Ethnic Library & History Museum.

From Humboldt the trail continues to Gibson with a photo opportunity of the mural. Next location is Milan, then onto Huntingdon, McKenzie, Dresden and Martin. Now at the northern point of the state, the tour heads south to Greenfield and onto Trenton with locations including the historic Gibson County Courthouse and the World’s Largest Teapot Collection.

Other points of interest along the trail include Frog Jump, Alamo and Friendship where the trail ends some 320 miles later.

WINE BARRELS - Peter Howard (upper photo, left) owner of Crown Winery explains to Jerry Marable how the variety of wood and the amount of char on the inside determines color, taste and other variables of wine. Rita Howard, owner, is proud of the new fountain at Crown Winery as she offers a tour as part of the Cotton Junction Trail. Admiring the fountain are (from left) Howard, Johnnie Cyrus, Peter Howard and Jerry Marable.

SPEAKERS - West Tennessee Regional Art Center curator, Bill Hickerson, speaks to guests during the reception at the art center last Thursday that concluded the Humboldt stops during the kickoff of the Cotton Junction Trail. Tourist Development’s Marty Marbry thanked the crowd and invited everyone to make a road trip of the trail that stretches 320 miles through West Tennessee.

MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT - Jesse Yarbrough on guitar and Chester Baskerville on tenor saxophone provided the entertainment during the art center’s reception. The duo played many favorites including the southern classic “Summer Time”. Yarbrough also sang “Ole Man River” acapella.

ENJOYING RECEPTIION - WTRAC board member, Rosemary Caraway (left) chats with Humboldt Chamber of Commerce executive director, Sherri McCarter, during the reception held at the art center last Thursday evening.

LOCAL CHAMBERS - Former Humboldt Chamber of Commerce executive director, Gil Fletcher, who is a member of the art center board of directors, spends time with other Gibson County chamber directors, Julie Allen Burke (left) of the Milan Chamber and Shelby Kee (right) with Greater Gibson County Chamber.

DECORATED TABLE - Lois Currie (from left), Peggy Tacker and Carolyn Barnett were in charge of the beautiful flowers and decorations, gourmet food, and preparing the West Tennessee Regional Art Center for the reception last Thursday afternoon. The guests had the privilege of viewing the current art display “Impressions of Elvis”.

ANTEBELLUM - Twin Oaks is one of the locations on the Cotton Junction Trail. Visiting the antebellum mansion on Main Street are (from left) West Tennessee regional manager for the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development Marty Marbry, VP/marketing director of Casey Jones Village Deborah Shaw Laman, Twin Oaks owner Keith Hopper, and Carnegie Museum executive director Lynne Mann.