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WEDNESDAY,FEBRUARY 12, 2014 Critter Control INSIDE... Arnold seeks re-election as co. sheriff Valentine’s Give-Away contest winner Reception Moore licensed to catch pesky pests Drive a new car, help Humboldt community Tornado drill day Feb. 19 Deadlines for news and advertising are Friday at 5 p.m. If you have questions call 784-2531. Deadlines Pat King is the lucky winner of the Valentine’s Give-Away contest sponsored by local merchants. See page 14 Superintendent search: Meet the ‘final 4’ Versie Hamlett Jared Myracle Lillian Shelton Ann Williams Chuck Arnold is this week announcing his candidacy for re-election to the office of Gibson County sheriff. Page 3 The GCVAA Photography Exhibition reception will be held at Trenton City Hall on Sunday afternoon, February 16, from 2-3:30 pm. See page 5 photo by DANNY WADE For Chronicle advertising call 784-2531 For subscriptions call 784-2531 E-mail us at [email protected] see FINALISTS page 2 see CRITTERS page 2 see TORNADO page 2 Buy it today for only before you buy!’ ‘You really should try *Pre-Owned & Pre-Titled. Plus Tax Title And Lic. Includes $259 Processing Fee. Due to advertising deadlines, vehicle may be sold. www.genelangleyford.com #FI023C $ 4,998 * Special of the Week! 2001 Mazda Tribute or 1-800-273-3875 1 1 1 1 1 1 - 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - - 2 2 2 2 2 2 7 7 7 7 7 3 3 3 3 3 - 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 8 8 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 7 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 o 1 31 3 784-93 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 - 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 31 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 3 3 3 9 9 9 9 9 9 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 o o o o o o o o o r r r r r r r r r r r o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o r r r r r r r r r r o o o r r r r r r r r r G Go o V V ikings! C HRONICLE ‘Serving Humboldt, home of the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival, since 1886’ HUMB LDT Regular season District 14A Champions! -see page 8 BY DANNY WADE Humboldt City Schools will soon have a new superintendent and it’s down to the final four. This week, school board members have begun the interview process for Dr. Versie Ray Hamlett, Dr. Jared Myracle, Lillian Shelton and Ann Williams. Interviews will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, February 11, 13, 25 and 27. These are open meetings for anyone to attend. Interviews will be held in the Humboldt High School library at 6 p.m. One candidate will be interviewed per evening. Meet the candidates: Dr. Versie Ray Hamlett Dr. Hamlett currently lives in Jackson, Tenn. She works for the Jackson-Madison County School System as leader of elementary education, a position she has held since October 2011. Hamlett is also an adjunct professor at Lane College. She is licensed as a professional administrator pre-k through 12 and Tennessee elementary education pre-k through 8. Prior to her current position with JMCS, Hamlett was principal of Andrew Jackson Elementary Magnet School from July 2010 until October 2011. From July 2007 to July 2010 she was principal of North Parkway Elementary Magnet School. Other positions at JMCS include assistant principal at Arlington International Leadership Elementary Magnet and a teacher at Pope Elementary School. BY APRIL G. JACKSON Tiny feet were heard scratching and scurrying overhead. Cardboard boxes were chewed and a mess of paper was scattered over the attic floor. It became apparent squirrels were doing their “business” in the house, on luggage and other items stored above. It’s one of those homeowners’ nightmares. Try running them out, then patch the suspected entry point? They tear the patch down and come back in. Wait outside with a gun and shoot them when they come out of the building? You’ve got to be kidding. Poison? No, thank you. Enter Mark Moore, trapper, and more specifically, an Animal Damage Control license holder with the state. Moore, of Humboldt, operates Tennessee Wildlife Control Service. Name a pesky critter, he can probably trap it or help get rid of it. It’s all done within a long list of state regulations but it works. Property owners are required to sign paperwork declaring to the state of Tennessee that they have wild animals causing property and/or personal damage. When squirrels invade, they chew on wires, destroy insulation, and damage siding and construction. They have been known to cause fires by chewing wires. Moore works like a detective, finding the entry, A WILD CAREER - Mark Moore began trapping as a hobby when he was a young man. As his career in building contracting was winding down, he became licensed in animal damage control and now operates a Tenn. Wildlife Control Service in Humboldt. BY STEVE SHORT Numerous agencies in Gibson County are being asked to participate in countywide tornado drills Wednesday, February 19 as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week. Paula Powers of the Gibson Co. Emergency Management Agency (GCEMA) office and Director Rickey Graves made an announcement last week so residents of the county would recognize Severe Weather Awareness Week, Monday, Feb. 17 through Friday, Feb. 21, 2014. “Tennessee has a wide variety of activities that will be going on that week,” said event that we would like to call special attention to: Tornado Drill Day scheduled Wednesday, Feb. 19.” The Gibson Co. Emergency Management Agency is encouraging participation in the Feb. 19 drills by organizations and entities throughout the county: schools, day care centers, pre- schools, long term care facilities, hospitals, towns, community agencies, industries, or any others that will participate. All are asked to conduct a tornado drill Wed., Feb. 19, 2014. “Please report your participation in the tornado drill to the Emergency Management Agency office in Trenton by Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014. “All we need is the name of your facility confirming your participation,” said Powers. “You can contact us at this email address ([email protected]), by A local dealership is working with the Rotary Club in Humboldt to raise funds for their non- profit efforts including scholarships, Boys & Girls Club support, and other community services. Gene Langley Ford and the Humboldt Rotary Club are partnering on Saturday, February 22, for Drive 4 UR Community event! At this important event, members of the local Humboldt community can support the Humboldt Rotary Club simply by taking a test drive in any brand new Ford vehicle! For every test drive taken, Ford Motor Company and Gene Langley Ford, Inc will donate $20 to the Humboldt Rotary Club. In total, the community can help raise up to $6000 for the Humboldt Rotary Club, an amount that will prove to be beneficial to their mission. This fun event event is a unique way to fill some of those necessary funds. “We are doing this in conjunction with their annual pancake breakfast on Saturday, February 22, from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m at East Elementary School in Humboldt,” said Suzanne Craig of the dealership. “We participated last year in the Drive 4 UR Community with the Boys & Girls Club, and it was such a success. Because there are so many fine organizations in Humboldt, we are trying to help a new one each year. Any support will be greatly appreciated!” Participants must be 18 or older and have a valid driver’s license. There is a limit of one test-drive per household. All test-drive will last 7-10 minutes. son page 8 $ $ 1 VOL. 128, NO.07 HUMBOLDT, TENNESSEE 1 VOL. 128, NO.07 HUMBOLDT, TENNESSEE
