One of the men charged in the murder of Reggie Hicks Jr. in August, 2007, has a trial date of April 13. According to the Humboldt Clerk’s office. Keith Lamar Rose is charged with 1st degree murder, murder in perpetration of a felony and especially aggravated robbery. Two others were also charged with the murder of 71-year old Hicks. Brandon Cartwright was sentenced to life without parole and C HRONICLE HUMB LDT 75¢ VOL. 125, NO. 13 HUMBOLDT, TENNESSEE ‘Serving Humboldt, home of the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival, since 1886’ WEDNESDAY, March 30, 2011 BRINGING IT BACK see ALUMNI page 2A INSIDE... Two large, old lines to be replaced here Working for youth’s future here Ladies action For Chronicle advertising call 784-2531 For subscriptions call 784-2531 E-mail us at news@hchronicle. 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They are revitalizing the Humboldt High School Alumni Association. The HHSAA was first structured in the 1950s but over the past few years has gone somewhat dormant. Board of directors Lee Williams, Jocelyn Bundy and Barry Brittain are spearheading an initiative to bring back the association and get people involved. “We need to focus on the positive,” Williams said last week. “We are moving forward and being progressive.” Even though this is not a Humboldt Chamber of Commerce project or program, the chamber is The Humboldt Utility board was officially notified last week that a $1.32 million loan has been approved to rehab and replace sewer lines, one in the Hawks Loop/ Elmwood area and the other along Hwy. 70/79 (West Main Street.) “It’s urgent we get the bids out as quickly as we can do it,” said Humboldt Utilities general manager Stan Little. The plans are finished and ready to go, he added. The utility had two major sewer line collapses in the last 10 years on West Main. The last one was about three years ago. Aged lines “These are very, very old sewer lines,” Little said. “The line on West Main is one of the city’s oldest. I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s 60 or 70 years old. And these are two good-sized construction projects.” Utility employee David Frisbee, the superintendent of gas and water, said the key to the projects, as far as the businesses affected, is restoration. “We should put back everything as good or better than we found it.” All affected business owners have been contacted. Major construction Upgrades include a 3,500 ft., 15-inch sewer line in the area of Elmwood and Hawks Loop. Another 2,200 ft., 30-inch line will go down the south side of West Main Street. The $1.32 million is from a State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan program with an interest rate of 1.5-percent over 20 years. A project schedule calls for bids on or before April 28, with construction beginning on or before June 27. 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They look through an HHS publication from decades past in the halls of the Humboldt Higher Education Center where HHS graduation composites are displayed. Chamber of Commerce executive director, Gil Fletcher, is supporting the association as they bring life back to the once thriving program. involved. Williams chairs the chamber’s education committee. During one of the committee meetings, questions arose asking what could be done help the schools. “My vision for the committee was to tackle projects that would benefit the schools while simultaneously benefiting the community,” Williams said. “With that vision, the committee adopted an official objective that focuses on three R’s: research of our market and environment; re-engaging citizens, students and alumni in our city schools; and building a reputation as a premier school system.” The education committee decided to “plant a seed” for a new, modern HHS Alumni Association. audit presented in March, and the department earned an A rating. “The EMS Public Safety Department is doing a great job bringing in claims,” said Overall. “Director Starr Arnold is well in tune with her department. I want to thank director Arnold and the staff for dotting their ‘I’s’ and crossing their ‘T’s.’ They’re doing a great job.” Overall said mileage on ambulance units is increasing steadily due to high call volumes. EMS had 901 calls in January and 777 calls in February. There were 850 emergency calls during the two months, about 14 emergency calls daily. Collections by EMS are on track to exceed budget projections. Over $466,000 was received the first two months of the year. Ambulance lawsuit – County Attorney Floyd Flippin said the county is still involved in a lawsuit against Eagle Medical, operators of ambulances in Gibson Co. that infringed upon the county’s EMS coverage. “We are in court, but no trial date has been set and no depositions have been taken,” said Flippin. “A lot will take place between now and May.” The county wants exclusive rights to transport patients, he explained. 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One of the men charged in the murder of Reggie Hicks Jr. in August, 2007, has a trial date of April 13. According to the Humboldt Clerk’s office.
Keith Lamar Rose is charged with 1st degree murder, murder in perpetration of a felony and especially aggravated robbery.
Two others were also charged with the murder of 71-year old Hicks. Brandon Cartwright was sentenced to life without parole and
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HHS Alumni Association reborn
County Reports: EMS earns A ranking
Drive One4UR School
Police chief:Beware ofphone scams
Thursday, March 31, test drive a Ford and earn $20 for the HHS Skills USA Team.Page 8A
Scammers are on the phone with ‘winnings’ but HPD Chief Simmons says: ‘Hang up.”Page 6A
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From an ‘A’ rating earned by the EMS Department to high fuel sales at the county airport, Gibson Co. Commissioners heard updates on numerous county operations March 14 in Trenton.
Highlights of commission reports:
EMS-Public Safety – Com. Jim Overall, chair of the EMS Committee said Gibson Co. EMS had no deficiencies in a 2010 state
BY DANNY WADE
Some former Humboldt High School graduates are working together with a positive focus on Humboldt schools. They are revitalizing the Humboldt High School Alumni Association.
The HHSAA was first structured in the 1950s but over the past few years has gone somewhat dormant. Board of directors Lee Williams, Jocelyn Bundy and Barry Brittain are spearheading an initiative to bring back the association and get people involved.
“We need to focus on the positive,” Williams said last week. “We are moving forward and being progressive.”
Even though this is not a Humboldt Chamber of Commerce project or program, the chamber is
The Humboldt Utility board was officially notified last week that a $1.32 million loan has been approved to rehab and replace sewer lines, one in the Hawks Loop/Elmwood area and the other along Hwy. 70/79 (West Main Street.)
“It’s urgent we get the bids out as quickly as we can do it,” said Humboldt Utilities general manager Stan Little. The plans are finished and ready to go, he added.
The utility had two major sewer line collapses in the last 10 years on West Main. The last one was about three years ago.
Aged lines“These are very, very
old sewer lines,” Little said. “The line on West Main is one of the city’s oldest. I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s 60 or 70 years old. And these are two good-sized construction projects.”
Utility employee David Frisbee, the superintendent of gas and water, said the key to the projects, as far as the businesses affected, is restoration. “We should put back everything as good or better than we found it.” All affected business owners have been contacted.Major constructionUpgrades include
a 3,500 ft., 15-inch sewer line in the area of Elmwood and Hawks Loop. Another 2,200 ft., 30-inch line will go down the south side of West Main Street.
The $1.32 million is from a State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan program with an interest rate of 1.5-percent over 20 years.
A project schedule calls for bids on or before April 28, with construction beginning on or before June 27. Construction should be completed by November 28 with operation and
Nicholas Hart entered a plea agreement and is in state custody until he turns 19. Hart was 15 at the time of the killing. Cartwright was 18 and Rose was 17.
A TBI press release at the time indicated Rose and Cartwright were robbing Hicks at his home near the middle school when Hicks
was killed. They allegedly then stole
Hicks’ 2000 white Chevy truck that Humboldt police found across town.
Brown trial setAntonius Brown has a trial
date of October 4 on charges of 1st degree murder and aggravated assault.
He is accused of shooting
V i n c e n t Brown (no relation) in the head after his vehicle struck the victim near the corner of 5th Ave. and Craddock in Humboldt November 5, 2009.
Brown
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION – Lee Williams (left) and Jocelyn Bundy (center) have taken on a project to revitalize the HHS Alumni Association. They look through an HHS publication from decades past in the halls of the Humboldt Higher Education Center where HHS graduation composites are displayed. Chamber of Commerce executive director, Gil Fletcher, is supporting the association as they bring life back to the once thriving program.
involved. Williams chairs the chamber’s education committee. During one of the committee meetings, questions arose asking what could be done help the schools.
“My vision for the committee was to tackle projects that would benefit the schools while simultaneously benefiting the community,” Williams said. “With that vision, the committee adopted an official objective that focuses on three R’s: research of our market and environment; re-engaging citizens, students and alumni in our city schools; and building a reputation as a premier school system.”
The education committee decided to “plant a seed” for a new, modern HHS Alumni Association.
audit presented in March, and the department earned an A rating.
“The EMS Public Safety Department is doing a great job bringing in claims,” said Overall. “Director Starr Arnold is well in tune with her department. I want to thank director Arnold and the staff for dotting their ‘I’s’ and crossing their ‘T’s.’ They’re doing a great job.”
Overall said mileage on ambulance units is increasing steadily due to
high call volumes. EMS had 901 calls in January and 777 calls in February. There were 850 emergency calls during the two months, about 14 emergency calls daily.
Collections by EMS are on track to exceed budget projections. Over $466,000 was received the first two months of the year.
Ambulance lawsuit – County Attorney Floyd Flippin said the county is still involved in a lawsuit
against Eagle Medical, operators of ambulances in Gibson Co. that infringed upon the county’s EMS coverage. “We are in court, but no trial date has been set and no depositions have been taken,” said Flippin. “A lot will take place between now and May.”
The county wants exclusive rights to transport patients, he explained. Bills have been proposed
Several volunteers were on hand for a clean up day as work begins on the new Humboldt Boys and Girls Club.Page 8A
Lady Viking third baseman, Taylor Dozier, picks up this ground ball and throws to first base for the out. Humboldt lost the season opener but came back to win 5-2 over the Lady Yellow Jackets in District 14A play,Page 1B
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photos by DANNY WADE
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DUKE RETIRES – After 22 years of service to State Farm Insurance, Darlene Duke (center) is retiring. A celebration was held last Thursday in her honor. Congratulating Burke are (from left) Delores Burke, also retired; Darlene’s husband, Jimmy Duke; (Duke); State Farm agent Randy Terry, presenting her gift; and former agent, Harold Pinkley.
service up then.The main impact of the
new lines will be that those residents who live in the Hawks Loop/Elmwood area will be relieved not to have utility trucks in their yards so much, Little said. Over the past two and a half years, manhole overflows have been almost exclusively in this area during heavy rainfall.
“To the folks on West Main, it means they will have a stable new line along their property and no more big digs,” Little said.
The Department of Environment and Conservation issued an order in December last year noting several violations of the Water Control Act. The TDEC and Humboldt Utilities since then have entered an agreed order.
“To us,” Little said, “the commissioner’s orders are a nightmare of paperwork.”
Humboldt Utilities had the engineering done for the project a year and a half ago. It will be a major improvement to the city’s sewer collection system. The Hawks/Elmwood line serves the northeast section of the city. The West Main Street line is one of the main interceptors transporting waste water to the treatment plant. The larger lines will relieve capacity problems in the northeast section of town and the new interceptor will replace one of the oldest in the city, Little said.
Little noted that other towns, including Milan, Brownsville, Trenton and others in the area have also been cited by TDEC.
“There are hundreds of citations/orders each year. Ours was one of the lengthy ones because of the number of violations, manhole overflows, most of them in the Hawks Loop/Elmwood area. These will be totally corrected with the SRF Project. TDEC did reduce some key components of our order when we presented info on what we had already addressed and completed. That was all we could do until the loan was approved,” Little said.
Many steps were also taken prior to the order to correct problems with the waste water treatment plant in Humboldt. A majority of the work was completed after the May floods of 2010. Lab improvements at the plant were also completed.
A new operator/lab technician, Jane Leatherland, was hired in October 2010. Waste water treatment
In its response to the findings by the Environmental Protection Agency, the utility noted that in 2008, the waste water treatment plant operator/laboratory technician abruptly resigned leaving the plant with no qualified personnel to perform sampling and operate the treatment facility. As an interim measure, assistance of a nearby utility was requested to provide a licensed operator to maintain the facility until a new operator was hired. In June 2009, a new operator was hired. In August 2010, the utility was forced to relieve the new operator after it became evident he was lacking in experience and knowledge to permform the required responsibilities. In October 2010, Leatherland was employed. She has taken steps to ensure the plant is operated correctly and that proper laboratory procedures are followed.
Violations notedAccording to the agreed
order from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, during the monitoring from Jan. 2008 through April 2010, the respondent (the city of Humboldt doing business as the Humboldt Board of Public Utilities) reported to TDEC that it had violated its permit by exceeding the limits of its permit for identified constituents. Specifically the respondent reports to the TDEC evidenced the following violations: one ph violation, four total suspended solids violations, one ammonia as nitrogen violations, four chlorine residual violations, two biochemical oxygen demand violations and
11 total suspended solids percent removal violations. Additionally the respondent reported to the TDEC that during the monitoring period, 11 bypasses of treatment at the waste water treatment plant and 111 overflows of the collection system occurred, each of which constituted an unpermitted discharge.
A $33,000 civil penalty was ordered but in lieu of that, the utility will do supplemental environment projects in the system of that value, according to the agreed order.
About Leatherland Jean Leatherland, with
her distinct Brittish accent, spoke to the utility board last week. She has a background in waste water treatment and is well-versed in operation of wastewater treatment plant, said utility general manager Stan Little.
“You can take me out of the sewer but it never really leaves me,” she joked at the utility board meeting last week.
She joined Humboldt Utilities in late October last year and says it’s a pleasure to work for Humboldt.
Her job includes laboratory plus plant operation, which is a combination of technology. Humboldt’s waste water treatment plant underwent renovations in 1988 and 1994.
A Class 4 plant, like Humboldt’s is most complex, Little said. Humboldt’s plant is small, capacity-wise, for a regular city but it is a complex plant for a small city.
Humboldt’s waste water plant has evolved over the years. With Leatherland in place, the two technologies are combined. When the plant is at capacity, nothing can be done quickly, she and Little both stressed.
Little noted the team effort required to share information as the crew tests and treats wastewater before it is released. Leatherland and the employees at the plant are working well together, she said.
The utility board will be touring the waste water treatment plant in the near future.
Barry Brittain was brought onboard to lead the effort last fall.
A public information meeting is planned Tuesday, April 26 at 6 p.m. at the Humboldt Higher Education Center on Main Street. Association
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in Nashville (HB 752 and SB 685) that would prevent counties from restricting ambulance services. Commissioners were asked to oppose those bills.
“There is an optimism that legislation won’t pass,” said Flippin. “That would be good for us.”
Correctional Complex – Com. Larry Kimery, chair of the Correctional Complex Committee, said the jail and Sheriff Dept. are both operating under budget, but rising fuel costs are a concern.
Sheriff Chuck Arnold is working with the Constables Association to use constables in certain circumstances, said Kimery.
There is a proposal by the state to reduce the funds
members invite everyone to learn about the revitalized HHSAA and to get involved.
The chamber’s position is to help launch the project, but let them take it on and stand on their own, according to chamber executive director, Gil Fletcher.
“We call it ‘hatch’ where we incubate, grow it, and then let it grow on its own,” Fletcher added. “The Boys and Girls Club and the Downtown Business Association were similar projects.”
The association has outlined their objectives:
• Enhance the alumni experience through the coordination of alumni events and class reunions
• Offer scholarships to HHS graduates to pursue
post-secondary education• Be a permanent,
vocal source of pride in Humboldt schools
• Encourage continuous improvement of school facilities, programs and student experience
•Solicit community support for the schools and students
Williams said to get the association off to a good start and entice people to join, the annual dues for the first year could be as low as $10.
“We have a lot of pride in our community and our schools,” Williams noted. “But something has been missing from our school experience for some time—an active alumni association. Now that the groundwork has been completed, the HHS Alumni Association is ready to hit the ground running with lots of support from the community.
provided to counties to house state prisoners. Under the proposal, the fee would drop from $35 per day to $32 per day. “We don’t want that, and we don’t need that,” said Kimery.
Sheriff Arnold said the county would have lost $2,100 per month if the proposal was in effect. The county was receiving about $35,000 per month for boarding state prisoners this year.
There were 31 state prisoners in the county jail.
State Sen. Lowe Finney is co-sponsoring a bill to raise prisoner funding from $35 to $40 per day.
Finney and Rep. Curtis Halford are pushing to increase funding, not reduce it, officials said.
The high jail census for Gibson Co. during the first two months of 2011 was 179 prisoners on Feb. 26. The low number was 142 on Feb. 4. The county was booking about nine prisoners per day, or a total of 522 prisoners during January and February.
The sheriff’s dept. was answering about 37 calls and complaints daily this year.
Airport - Com. Sandy Moss, head of the Airport Committee, reported that the airport produced nearly $71,000 in total sales (hangar rent, fuel sales) in the first eight months
of the Fiscal Year (July – February), averaging about $8,900 per month. The airport sells a lot of fuel to pilots because the cost is low, said Moss.
“We’re making about $1 per gallon profit on fuel,” said Moss. “Gas sales are so wonderful because Robert works really good deals with other airports. We get a reduction on cost, and it’s posted online so pilots fly in to buy gas at the Gibson County airport.”
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EXCHANGE MEMBERS – Humboldt Exchange Club members (from left) Warlick Clark, Elna Blankenship, Jessica Alsobrook and Sam Blackwell attended the Exchange Club/Carl Perkins Center for the prevention of Child Abuse’s dinner and auction last Friday night.
NATIONAL ANTHEM – Sisters Emily (left) and Katie McGill (right) are joined by their mom and dad, Paula and Chuck McGill as they sing the Star Spangled Banner during the Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse’s 13th annual Gibson County dinner and auction held Friday night in Humboldt at the National Guard Armory. Each year the center holds their banquet to raise funds to help the children of Gibson County.
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TEACHER SURRENDERS - Bethany J. Dyer surrendered to Gibson County authorities Thursday evening approximately 5:15 pm, according the Sheriff Chuck Arnold. Dyer was processed at the Gibson County Correctional Complex and released on $10,000 bond. She is charged with aggravated statutory rape and statutory rape by an authority figure. A preliminary hearing has been set for March 29 in Gibson County General Sessions Court at Trenton.
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Fruitland FD BBQFruitland Fire Department will host their annual BBQ
Sale on Saturday, April 2, beginning at 9:30 a.m.
County Fair Association meetingIf you are interested in joining the fair association
and helping out, please join them April 4, 7 p.m.. in the Martha Taylor Building at the fairgrounds in Trenton.They want public input and ideas! Visit their Facebook page,Gibson County Fair.
Free driver safety class at GGHGibson General Hospital and Citizens City & County
Bank are providing a free driver safety program for Mature Advantage Club members on April 6 and 7 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. For more information, or to register for the AARP course call the MAC office at 731-541-8757.
Canned goods for overdue itemsThe Humboldt Public Library is offering to accept
canned goods for overdue items. The canned goods will be donated to the emergency food pantry at the Humboldt Senior Citizens Center. Library patrons may bring in one cannned good per overdue item. Overdue materials must be returned with the canned foods. This will not cover lost materials, only overdue materials.For more information,call 784-2383.
A Humboldt police cruiser was hit by an SUV during a chase last week, flipping the SUV into a ditch here
Humboldt police began pursuit of the suspect after Jackson police began the chase and the suspect drove into Humboldt. The driver, Kevin D. Love, was wanted on felony warrants when Jackson officers began the chase.
Humboldt police and a Tennessee Highway Patrol officer both joined the chase when Love drove into Gibson County. No one was injured in the accident. Love was taken into custody.
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After a lengthy discussion, the Medina Board of Alderman voted at the March 14 meeting to table any action on a proposed municipal building project.
Alderman Jonathan Rolland made the motion to table the discussion, and Alderman Julian Wiser made a motion to meet for a budget workshop dedicated to funding the $2.3 million dollar project prior to the April 4 board meeting. Both motions passed with no opposition.
Jerry Hartsfield, of TLM, took the board through a virtual walk-through of the 14,177-sq. ft. building, which will house the fire dept., police dept., city court, building dept., a customer service area, and city hall employees.
Parking, which has been a concern at city hall in downtown Medina, includes about 60 spaces, and Mayor Vance Coleman indicated The Bank of Milan may be willing to allow the city to use the bank parking lot for overflow during non-business hours.
Coleman said the city will pay for the $2.3 million project out of the budget and figured the monthly payment at $10,000. The city has been planning and discussing the municipal building since 2008 and secured a USDA loan at the lowest rate possible, but in order to cash in on the loan, the city must complete the project by Sept. 12, 2013.
Terry Drumright, of TLM, provided a rough timeline and said the city would need to start construction by Sept. 1, 2012. He also said his firm would need to start the design process by July or August of this year.
“We don’t have a significant amount of time in front of us,” he said. “We don’t have nearly as much time as it would seem to be on the surface when you start looking at being in the building in September 2013.”
The city will have to submit its plans to Rural Development for approval, a process which can take up to six months, Drumright said. Once the group approves the plans, their ruling is good for one year.
MY GOOD DOG OPENS – A ribbon cutting ceremony was held last Friday morning for My Good Dog, located at 1715 22nd Ave. Owners Cristal Walk (holding scissors) and Jon and Maggie Pulley (with dogs on leashes) offer several canine services including boarding, grooming and training. Several Chamber of Commerce representatives and well-wishers were on hand to show their support.
To move forward, the board must pass a resolution for the city’s indebtedness during the project. The comptroller must approve the passed resolution.
“We think it’s time for us to move forward on it,” Coleman said.
Only a handful of Medina citizens stayed for the board’s discussion on the project.
Reau Graves, a prominent landowner in Medina, encouraged the board to put the wheels in motion.
“If you don’t use this [USDA] approval, you’ll probably never get another opportunity,” he said. “I imagine Rural Development is one of those areas that may be cut [by the federal government]. Don’t let this get away from you. We should have done this two years ago, but we didn’t.”
The city received the USDA loan for its Community Park Complex and municipal building in 2008 when the board decided to move forward solely with the Community Park Complex, which will celebrate a grand opening in April.
Alderman Wayne Sheehan noted the time constraints but brought up his concerns with a $400,000 note still owned on Middle School Road, which officials hope to have resurfaced soon at a cost of $150,000. He said he wants a plan in place to pay off the road in a realistic amount of time.
Drumright said in public improvement infrastructure, there are two fields of thought: pay as you go or spreading out payments over time so that all users pay for improvements. He offered his opinion that on large, long-term improvements spreading the cost is “more prudent” and seems to work well.
Alderman Wiser said road improvements in Medina are an ongoing problem that sticks out to citizens who may not see the municipal building project from a business side.
“What they see is a $2.3 million building, and they’re driving around on roads in the condition they’re in,” he said. “We need some kind of a plan or objection to address an ongoing problem. Right now we’re just spinning our wheels.”
Alderman Frank Baker made a motion to proceed with the building design contingent on Rural Development’s agreement to reimburse costs if the city pursues the project, but his motion died for lack of a second.
The Medina board will meet at 5 p.m. on April 4 to further discuss payment of the proposed project. The regular board meeting will begin at 6 p.m.
PROMOTING HUMBOLDT – Michael Longmire (left) presented the program to the Humboldt Rotary Club last Friday. Longmire made a PowerPoint presentation showing all the positive things Humboldt has to offer. Joining Longmire is Tommy Goodrum, program chair.
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CLUB LEARNS ABOUT TAXES - Lions Club first vice-president Jack Robinson (left) and Lions Club member Dave Martin (right) welcome Gary F. Paschall, assessor of property for Gibson County to their recent meeting. Paschall spoke to the club about the property tax structure for the county and the tax structure for Humboldt to the club.
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Thank you from the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival!
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Community support is the backbone of the festival. Friends of the Festival donors will be
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Questions: Call 784-1842
MAKING HIS CASE - Medina Mayor Vance Coleman explained his desire to see the board and city move forward with building a municipal complex which will house the Fire, Police and Building Departments, City Court and other City Hall offices. The city has purchased land next to The Bank of Milan in Medina for the complex.
Learn what you and your family should do in case of tornado or earthquake.
The First Evangelical Presbyterian Church, located at 1528 Presbyterian Drive, in Humboldt, is hosting an emergency preparedness
seminar at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, led by Humboldt Chief of Police Raymond Simmons or someone from his office.
The purpose is to provide tips for individuals and families to sustain themselves and
others in the event of an earthquake or tornado. There is no charge, and anyone interested is welcome to attend.
For further information, contact the church office 784-9783 or Perry Boling 784-5625 or cell 388-4145.
Be ready for earthquake, tornadoSeminar here to offer tips for sustaining during events
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How many of you have eaten lobster ? By that I mean, pick a live one from the tank, put on
the bib, had the ‘tools’ placed before you, then when the delicacy came, proceeded to carve, split and dig out the tasty morsels.
I’ve never eaten with someone who could coach me to learn the process. A recent article by Ellen Goodman on ‘ethical eating’ triggered my thoughts regarding lobster. It seems there is a growing group who promote ‘quality of life’ to the extent that some natural food chains no longer carry live lobsters.
It’s becoming a world wide cause, as a city in Italy outlawed cooking live lobsters. PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, has long touted liberation of lobsters. Others ridicule such outrage, saying lobsters are more nearly an insect than a mammal. Who hesitates swatting a mosquito?
Meanwhile the Lobster Council says it’s strange to protest killing lobsters when we relish eating hamburger, t-bone steak, salmon raised in a pen, steers kept in a feedlot, chickens raised in cages, calves starved to produce veal - the list could go on and on. How about vegans eating grain harvested with a combine that cuts field mice to bits ?
Think of flying baby lettuce leaves across the country on jet fuel. To me it becomes rather ridiculous.
Have we come to the point we must make a moral decision as to our diet? My generation grew up eating mostly food we raised in our gardens, or slaughtered at home. Now it’s frozen, packaged or even pre-cooked. We seldom give a moment’s thought of morals being in any sense involved in our diet.
Back to the lobster. Would you have any qualms tossing a live lobster into boiling water ?
I don’t plan to bring one home, but I still have a yen to visit a sea food restaurant and attempt to learn the art of consuming recently live Maine lobster. Meanwhile there’s more seafood to enjoy as catfish, clams, scallops, tuna, mackrel, salmon, shrimp and one of my favorites, crawfish. Getting hungry ?
Not long ago one of my sisters booked passage on a cruise to Alaska, and the cruise line informed her she would need a passport. So “knowing” she had been born in Jones Hospital in Fulton, Kentucky, even though we lived across the state line in South Fulton, Tennessee, she sent off to Frankfort for an official copy of her birth certificate. They told her, however, that they had no record of her having ever been born in Kentucky.
“I don’t think you were born in Kentucky,” I said to her when she told me about her problem. “I remember Daddy pointing out a house on the Tennessee side of town and saying, ‘Your sister Nancy was born in that house right there.’” See if Tennessee has your birth certificate.”
They did; she made her cruise and had a great time, but her small drama underscores how much trouble birth certificates can be for ordinary Americans. You’ve got to have them to start school, to get a Social Security card and for all sorts of other reasons as well. They can cause real headaches.
I thought about Nancy’s birth certificate problem last week when I heard that Donald Trump had suggested that President Obama should produce his actual birth certificate to put to rest all the rumors and accusations floating around about his birthplace, to prove he is legally qualified to be president.
Trump, who made his statement on the television show, The View, was immediately attacked and called a “birther” and a racist for suggesting such a thing. That’s what happens to anyone who tries to have any sort of rational conversation about whether or not the president is a “natural born citizen” of the United States, and thus constitutionally qualified to hold the office. They are immediately branded with the epithet “birther” or worse, and their questions and concerns are dismissed out of hand. State legislators, who have introduced legislation in at least 13 states to require proof of constitutional qualifications by presidential candidates, in future elections, have been ridiculed and reviled as well.
Apparently, as the media sees it, a “birther” is anyone who questions either whether or not the president was actually born in the United States, or, if he was, whether his birth situation satisfies the US Constitution’s mandate that all presidents and vice-presidents must be “natural born citizens of the United States.” A great many people believe that the president might not have been born in Hawaii, as he claims, and they have demanded that he produce his birth certificate to prove that he was.
Still others think he may have been born in Hawaii but that his mother surrendered his citizenship when
We now know how pitiful we are without our internet, email and network. We’re just a bunch of lost puppies whining and whimpering.
If you are reading this in a timely manner, perhaps it all worked out. The Chronicle staff had a surprise Monday morning that continued into Tuesday: Seems some Grinch stole our network and he was cackling with glee while we were fighting back tears and angina.
We never did find the Grinch, but Martin, the Mac Wizard, came to our rescue and has that devil on the run as I write.
We had to double our concentration and get outside our brain box to bring you this edition. Change is hard on old folks. Immediate and sudden change is the worst. Through the most critical time of our pagination, we were without the constant influx of news and communication. And we couldn’t share, which is vital to organizing what goes on each page.
Monday was the day we learned to go around every obstacle and get to the point of publishing without our familiar tools. Almost a return to the dark ages in some ways, we fumbled, borrowed and begged our way through.
It’s just another workday gone awry. Like most of life’s big problems, it will pass. The main thing, my daddy would have said, is not to get your nose out of joint. We got close but all noses are still accounted for as of Tuesday.
-A. Jackson
she married his stepfather and moved to Indonesia where the future president was
enrolled in a Muslim kindergarten. They think that if this happened, his original birth certificate would have been amended to reflect this, and they want to see it instead of the Hawaiian “certificate of live birth” he has produced which is only a synopsis of his real birth certificate.
He is not, as some have alleged, the first president to have such problems. Herbert Hoover had to fight charges he wasn’t qualified because he had not lived in the United States continuously during the 14 years preceding his election. (The constitution also requires that the president and vice-president must have lived in the United States for 14 years.) Hoover had worked outside the country for much of the decade prior to his election, and his enemies argued that this disqualified him from holding the office.
Our 21st president, Chester A. Arthur, was accused of having been born in Canada. His parents had lived there when he was a child, and the accusation was that they had substituted the birth record of a sibling born in the United States, but who died in infancy, for that of the future president.
In the election of 1916, the republican candidate, Charles Evans Hughes, was thought by some to be ineligible to hold the office because his father, a British immigrant, was not an American citizen at the time of the younger Hughes’ birth.
George Romney, father of Mitt Romney, ran for president in 1968, but was dogged by accusations that he was not eligible because he was born in Mexico, where his parents, both American citizens, were living when he was born. Barry Goldwater, republican candidate in 1964, was born in the Arizona Territory, before it became a state, and some people argued that this disqualified him.
President Obama’s 2008 opponent, John McCain, was born in the Panama Canal Zone in a US Army hospital, but some of his opponents said he was really born in a hospital in the country of Panama.
So it’s pretty clear that people who think that the current president’s birthplace problems are simply because of his race need to read a little history.
And instead of ridiculing state legislators who are trying to craft laws to keep such problems from coming up in the future, they ought to contemplate the messes that doing nothing about it has created.
I mean, think about it; right now it is harder to prove you are eligible to play Little League baseball than it is to prove you are eligible to be president.
And some people want to leave things that way.Only in America.
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Princess Tea PartyHumboldt Public Library is hosting their 2nd Annual
Princess Tea Party Wednesday, April 6 from 3:30 - 4:30. Young ladies age 3- 9 are invited to attend. Come dressed for fun in a pretty floral or fancy ‘princess’ dress. Bring your own tiara or we will have one for you at the party. Pink lemonade, teacakes and finger sandwiches will be served! Space is limited to 15. Sign-up today 784-2383
Story Time at HumboldtLibraryStudy the moon at Pre-School Story Time Thursday,
March 31 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Humboldt Library. Stories, music, a craft and refreshments will be offered. Children birth through school age are invited to attend with parents and or grandparents. Questions, please call library at 784-2383.
Library Easter Egg HuntJoin the fun in Bailey Park, 2400 Mitchell St.,
Humboldt, Saturday, April 9 from 11 a.m. – 12 noon. Bring your own basket! Pre-school to 3rd grade welcome. Prizes will be awarded. Sponsors are Humboldt Chamber of Commerce, Humboldt Parks and Recreation, Humboldt Junior Auxiliary, Mike Snider with Carl Perkins Center and Humboldt Public Library. For more information, call library 784-2383
MEMORY LANE BY MARIE HADLEY
BIRTHRIGHT
Vote online at www.hchronicle.netOr respond by email to [email protected] or by phone to 784-2531. Results next week!
This week’s question: Do you believe President Barack Obama is a citizen
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Vote Yes, or No or I Don’t Care.
Last week’s question: COLLECTIVELY:Should school teachers be allowed to keep their
collective bargaining rights?85% No, 15% Yes
My brother and sisters told my daddy that he went to bed with the chickens and then got up with the chickens. Mama and daddy got up in the mornings very early. Daddy had many chores to do before going out to the fields. Daddy would feed and draw water for all the animals, the mules, the chickens, the cow, the pigs. He would then milk the cow.
While the mules ate, daddy would put the proper harness on the mule he would use that day.
Mama’s day began with her preparation of a nice big breakfast for the family. After we ate, then our big day would begin.
Mama had four children to get off to school, complete with a packed lunch. Then she would have washing to do, without the benefit of a washing machine. Chickens had to be fed, eggs to be gathered. She had house work to do and ironing to get done. After checking her vegetable garden, she would go to work in the field with daddy.
As the garden vegetables ripened and began to come out of her garden, it was time for mama to “can” them for our winter meals. We did not have freezers to keep our foods frozen for winter use, so it was necessary that foods be prepared for our winter meals by cooking them and sealing them in glass jars. The sealing process was done by using a pressure cooker. The pressure cooking process killed and
Back in time, country work was never donesealed out bacteria so that when cooled down, the jars were bacteria free and safe to store for months at a time.
A country woman’s work was never done. There was always something that had to be done. Mama and daddy did all this work, but they still made time for us kids.
As one of our yearly crops, we raised cabbage to sell at the market in Gibson. Our cabbage crop began well before spring planting time. Daddy raised his own cabbage “sets”. He raised them in a “cold frame” that he constructed, at ground level, using salvaged wood and windows. In the late winter, seeds were planted inside the cold frame that used the windows as its roof. These windows allowed sunlight to warm the soil inside his cold frame, and to provide light necessary for Mother Nature’s process to take place. On cloudy days or during the night, Daddy protected his precious sets, from the cold by covering his cold frame with straw of hay.
Daddy worked hard getting the fields ready for planting. With Annie, our mule, in harness, daddy would disc first, then they would take to the plow and make the rows. When the fields were ready, we kids would lay the plants on top of the rows and mama and daddy would do the planting. Soon after the planting phase, the grass starts to grow. Grass was an enemy of our crops. It was up to us to begin to how
out this grass. Our battle with grass continued until harvest time.
Cabbage was not our only crop, but was a crop that was ready for harvest before other crops that we raised.
We also raised tomatoes, strawberries, and sweet potatoes to be sold at the “pack sheds” in Gibson.
One year that we raised strawberries my sister Christine put our name and address in one of the crates of strawberries.
Months later, to our surprise, we received a letter from a man in Switzerland who had found our name in a package of strawberries. He told us in his letter, that he wrote to us so that we would know
how far our berries had traveled. He said they were eating our strawberries while it was snowing and cold outside their home.
Daddy planned his crops so that different crops were ready for harvest at different times during the growing season.
In this way we were busy all during the growing season rather than waiting for everything to be ready for harvest at one time.
The success of our labor in these “good old days” was not measured in bushels to the acre of soy beans or to the acre of cotton, but in the closeness and love we had for one another and for our neighbors who shared our sharecropper life style.
As recovery creeps up on the U.S. economy like molasses going uphill in the winter time, small businesses are starting to feel the pressure ease, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to go back to “business as usual.”
That’s the opinion of consultant Jim Muehlhausen, CPA and author of The 51 Fatal Business Errors and How To Avoid Them from Emerald Publishing (www.51errors.com). He wants to help owners keep their cool as the economy starts to warm up. He has narrowed down the reasons why small businesses tank during the lean times.
Small businesses face more challenges than the large corporations with huge cash reserves to help them through financial crises. They are more susceptible to market fluctuations, have fewer clients to support them and generally have more transient staff. On the flip side, they also make up 70-percent of the businesses in the U.S., so as goes small business, so goes the economy.
Small business represents 99.7-percent of all employer firms, employs about half of all private sector employees, pays nearly 45-percent of total U.S. private payroll, has generated 60 to 80-percent of new jobs over the last decade and hires 40-percent of high-tech workers (such as scientists, engineers, and computer workers).
Muehlhausen has devised six basic rules that can help steer businesses clear of the pitfalls of recession:
Focus – Pay more attention to your business model and your business, and pay less attention to the economy. Keep your eyes on the road, and not the landscape, and you’ll get where you’re going.
Don’t throw the Hail Mary – Don’t make dramatic changes. Work on the tactics already in front of you. Keep moving and keep working at the tasks that have traditionally helped your company succeed and don’t count on that big order or some other source of instant salvation.
Stop Fretting – This is a terrific time to tune up systems, make large time investments in future products/services that you just did not have time for when times were good. Rather than lamenting bad times and wasting time on activities aimed at making things better right now, focus on two years from now while everyone else is short-term focused.
Business not as usual
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Plans for the year include:• Continuation of the annual WTRAC Invitational Art Exhibition, an
official event of the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival. Each year five artists from West Tennessee are selected to exhibit their work at WTRAC during the month of May. An expert in the field selects the one exhibited work deemed to exemplify superlative achievement in the visual arts.
• Continuation of “Artists of the 21st Century,” a regional juried exhibition of works by university students from Tennessee and up to six other Southeastern states. The annual exhibition is presented in partnership with the University of Tennessee at Martin’s visual arts department.
• In partnership with the Tennessee Art Education Association (TAEA), WTRAC hosts the annual West Tennessee Regional Student Art Exhibition. The competition is open to middle and high school art students from throughout West Tennessee.
• From June 1 - July 31, 2011, WTRAC will present the Tennessee Arts Commission’s exhibition, Tradition-Tennessee Lives and Legacies, which highlights the state’s folk heritage through profiles of 25 subjects across Tennessee.
West Tennessee Regional Art Center1200 Main St., Humboldt, TN 38343 • 731-784-1787
Opened in 1994 in Humboldt’s restored former City Hall building, the West Tennessee Regional Art Center takes pride in being Tennessee’s only permanent fine arts museum between Nashville and Memphis.
The Caldwell (Dr. Benjamin & Gertrude Caldwell) and the Ewers (Dr. William & Marge Ewers) Collections were donated for the cultural education of people of all ages throughout West Tennessee. Paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, and much more comprise the Collections. WTRAC also hosts student and traveling exhibitions.
Lori Neal Nolan, 2010 Invitational Winner, with Tiffany Finney and State Senator Lowe Finney
Dr. Ben Caldwell, Gertrude Caldwell and Bill Hickerson, WTRAC Curator/ Director
Bill Hickerson and Marge Ewers
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LIVING Page 6A Humboldt Chronicle, Wed., March 30, 2011
clean.Helping Hand requested
items for March are canned meat or tuna.
Baptism service for Callie Rose Ramer, infant daughter of Rev. Justin and Katie Ramer, was on Sunday March 27.
Congratulations to Ashley and John Scruggs on the birth of twin girls Catherine and Caroline, who were born March 10. Grandparents are John Scruggs, Pat and Dave Barnett and Ashley’s parents the Sheltons.
Ask yourself two questions, what do I want to be when I grow up and how do I want to be remembered?
To report events, call 388-4720 or 234-2355 or email [email protected] or [email protected] OUTSTANDING BUSINESS WOMAN – Janice Shelton (left)
was recognized as an outstanding professional woman by the Humboldt Business Women’s Club recently. Shelton is a medical technologist who manages the laboratory for the Jackson Clinic’s Humboldt office. Patty Carroll (right), club member, presents the commemorative award.
BY PAT DUNLAP
& KEATON WILSON
I am sitting at the computer trying to figure out where to start. My daughters Susan and Sally are here throwing away stuff. I have been in the hospital, so if I leave something out, I do apologize.
Say happy birthday to Robbie Adams, Delores Burke, Reba Cotton, Bobbie Dennison, Pearline McFadden, Bub McLemore, Edwina Mitchum, Ann Taylor, Bob Petty, Donna Carman, Rita Wilson Howard, Michael Kee, Bradley Park, Ashley Bates, Douglas Howard, Rev. Justin Ramer and Hudson Harris.
Lift up in your prayers to Hudson Atkins, Jennifer Lewis, our service men and their families, the Glenn
family, Tony Champion, Sam Hunley, Melba Rhouda, Carolyn Youmans, Danny Ward, Susan Dowsley Cooper, Sally Fisher, Bobby Williams, Cleo Laird, Dr. Billy Couch, Jessie Freeman, Mary Elizabeth Albright and Hattie Lucas.
We have a new address for Cornelius and Maureen McKibben. The address is 1331 E. Hecia Dr. Unit 103, Louisville, CO. 80027. We miss them very much.
Christian sympathy to the families of Keith Gunn, Jamie Lytton, Ted Samples, Randy Porter, Colin Barrett, Earl Pickard, to Allen Cox in the loss of his mother, Bettye Cox, Gloria Drake in the loss of her husband, Malcolm and Junior Lowrance. Before my dad died he told me that if I ever did build a house
Humboldt Happeningsto have Junior Lowrance as the finishing carpenter. I took his advice. I would draw on the walls what I wanted and Junior would follow my drawings and he built beautiful bookcases and desks in every room. I miss you Junior.
My daughter Sally came and made a schedule of my life. She is insisting that I have help daily. She also made me a schedule of when I take my medicine. She is a wonderful daughter and if I do not do what she says, she will put me in the “Home” Susan is wonderful and will be spying on me. I walk the line. Of course I do appreciate my girls. My Sally and my Paula are coming in April and will clean out my closets. My grandson, Keaton, did a wonderful job helping Sally
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Humboldt Police Chief Raymond Simmons issued a warning about scam artists working area phones last week.
A Humboldt resident recently received a call from a foreign speaking individual stating that she had “winning” of $50,000 and ask if it could be
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Junior Auxiliary of Humboldt, local chapter of the 67-year old National Association of Junior Auxiliaries, designated the week of April 3-9, 2011 as National JA Week.
During this first week of April, the week gives the chapter an opportunity to pause and appreciate all of the citizens of Humboldt and the surrounding area for supporting the group
throughout the year. JA of Humboldt has many
members who volunteer many hours to the chapters various projects and fundraising. During this past year the chapter has held many projects such as collecting school supplies for local schools, library programs at the Humboldt Public Library and many
Junior Auxiliary celebrates service in Aprilmore projects that focus on the well-being of the children in this community.
The families and children are so deserving and thankful for the assistance and none of this would be possible without community support.
Junior Auxiliary has a long history of service to the community and the members
are so excited about the plans for the upcoming year and projects.
Junior Auxiliary of Humboldt strives to exemplify the national motto…”Care Today-Character Tomorrow”.
“We hope to leave a lasting impression of the children in which we serve,” said a club spokesperson.
delivered to her. She refused and would not
give any further information to the unknown caller.
The individual called back a couple of days later and informed the resident that she had “winning” of $300,000 and ask if it could be delivered to her. The resident informed him
that she had not registered for any prize and not to call her again, or come to her residence or she would call the police.
“The best response is to either simply hang up or threaten to call the police,” said Simmons.
Another recent scam involving credit card accounts involves receiving a call stating that your credit card has been deactivated and asking that you key in your P.I.N. to reactivate. The correct response is to simply hang up, Simmons said.
Hang up on scam artist, says chief
-Janet
Humboldt High School Class of 1981 is planning their 30th reunion. The deadline dates for payment are April 1 and April 15.
Please call Kevin Lacy for more information, 901-827-1124.
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Exercise to fight aging
The aging process causes physical changes in the body. When it comes to physical performance, our abilities peak during the late teens and early 20s.
By the mid-20s the ability to function physically starts to decrease. You might experience more feelings of tiredness, muscle weakness, and feel less able to work hard during activities that need endurance, such as cleaning or yard work.
So it is great news to hear that regular physical activity can help to slow and reduce these changes to keep you active and healthy for a lifetime.
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•The most disappointed people in the world are those who get what’s coming to them.•Diplomacy: thinking twice before saying nothing.•The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook.•Wife with vacuum to husband watching ball game: “Mind if I drag the infield between innings?”•Calendar: something that comes in one year and out the other.•Any day of the week, you’ll like shopping at Duvall Drugs, Inc.
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MEDINA LIONS CELEBRATE 65TH - The Medina Lions Club held their regular meeting on Thursday, March 24. The club celebrated its 65th anniversary with a delicious meal provided by the caterer and a cake resembling the Lions emblem. There were 18 members present, including chartering member Lion Joel Bradbury. Sheriff Chuck Arnold was the guest speaker. He shared with the club what he lives by as an elected public official, which is safety of the people served and financial responsibility of the taxpayer’s money. Sheriff Arnold stated that at that present time there were 171 people in the county jail. His operating budget is $3.9 million and the sheriff’s department has a total of 72 people employed. Lions Club President Clayton White (from left) joins Sheriff Chuck Arnold, and program chair Lion Norman Spencer.
Have you ever been tempted to sign up to win a “free” vacation at a fair, trade show or restaurant? If you do, you may be notified that you’ve won a vacation. But be careful – it may be a fraud. The vacation that you have won likely isn’t free, and the bargain luxury travel package you are offered may not fit your idea of luxury.
While some travel opportunities sold on the phone or offered through the mail, Internet or fax are legitimate, many are scams. The word “offer” can be a clue to hidden charges. To avoid travel scams:
•Verify and clarify. Call to verify your reservations and arrangements. Get the details behind vague promises that you’ll be staying at a five-star resort or sailing on a luxury cruise ship. When you have the names,
Don’t let bogus travel scams take you for a ride
addresses and telephone numbers of the airlines, car rental companies and hotels you will be using, confirm all arrangements with each vendor yourself.
•Put it on paper. Get the details of your vacation in writing. Get a copy of the company’s cancellation and refund policies. Consider whether some form of travel cancellation insurance may be appropriate.
•Use a credit card to purchase your trip. If you don’t get what you paid for, you may be able to dispute the charges with your credit card company. However, don’t give your account number to any business until you have verified that the business is reputable.
•Be cautious when joining a travel club. Ask questions before joining. Sometimes, a “free trial” membership can result in unauthorized
charges on your credit card. Find out what you will get for your money and how you can cancel.
•Slow down if you have won a “free” vacation. Scam artists may tell you that you have won a free vacation, but then claim to need your credit card number for verification. If the promotion is legitimate, you never need to pay for a prize.
To file a complaint against a business, please contact the Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs at www.tn.gov/consumer or 1-800-342-8385.
Consumer Affairs is a division of the Department of Commerce and Insurance, which works to protect consumers while ensuring fair competition for industries and professionals who do business in Tennessee.
U.S. Senators Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., and Bob Corker, R-Tenn., last week released the following statements on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s announcement that it will award $13 million to the Northwest Tennessee Regional Port at Cates Landing to construct a new inland harbor and intermodal facility, which is a facility that allows the transfer of freight from one mode of transportation to another (such as from a barge to a train). The project, which has been in development for 20 years,
BY STEVE SHORT
Due to budget cuts the University of Tenn. Extension service is cutting 48 positions statewide including one position in Gibson County, county commissioners were told March 14.
Three agent positions in Gibson, Dyer and Obion counties will be consolidated into one employee position.
Philip Shelby, county extension director said staffing reductions were caused by a $5.4 million state budget reduction in effect since 2008.
Preparations for the changes began two years ago by holding vacancies that occurred through retirements and attrition.
The UT Extension Gibson County office will lose its 4-H Ag Youth Development position which was held by Jake Mallard of Milan for the last four and a half years. Mallard is being given an opportunity to transfer to Madison Co. and take a new position as Adult Ag 4-H agent, said Mr. Shelby.
Dyer and Obion counties also lost their 4-H youth agents.
In 10 years, the Gibson Co. UT office has reduced from five agents to three agents.
To carry on some of
the programs the county commission approved Shelby’s request to hire Charles Adam McCall as extension agent 1 for Gibson, Dyer and Obion Counties.
McCall, a Trimble resident, has been in charge of the Obion Co. 4-H Youth. “He achieved tremendous success in the 4-H livestock area,” said Shelby.
McCall will be responsible for directing the 4-H livestock programs in Dyer, Gibson and Obion counties. He will also assist in conducting row crop demonstrations in conjunction with the County Standardized Testing (CST) program.
McCall’s salary with benefits and insurance would be $41,500 with each of the three counties paying $11,400. The CST program would fund $7,300.
Shelby asked for Gibson Co. to maintain funding of $14,506.41 budgeted for salary and benefits in the 4-H Ag Youth Development position. McCall will use one office and have a secretary. Each county will pay $1,000 for travel expenses.
“This is very important,” said Shelby about the position. “If we are not able to support this position it will have an impact on what
we are able to accomplish with each county being down a person.”
Shelby said agriculture is the largest industry in the county with 200,000 acres in crop production and 40,000 acres in pasture usage.
Shelby said the CST (County Standardized Test) program provides important data on hybrid and variety yield performance for local farmers.
Using superior crop yields created a revenue increase in Gibson Co. of $3.1 million in 2010, said Shelby. $12 million in added revenues resulted for six counties in Northwest Tennessee.
Last year UT Extension agents working in the CST program planted and harvested 1,166 corn plots at 66 locations representing 82 corn hybrids; 1,107 soybean plots at 66 locations representing 80 soybean varieties; and 120 wheat plots at 6 locations representing 20 varieties.
is being funded through the Department’s competitively awarded grants program and will also be supported by state and local funding.
Alexander said: “The Port at Cates Landing has been one of my top priorities for several years as a United State Senator. West Tennessee communities have worked long and hard to earn this funding through a competitively awarded grant. This new step in the development of the Port will help make it easier and cheaper to bring much-needed private-sector jobs
to West Tennessee.”Corker said: “Completion
of the port and related infrastructure at Cates Landing will be a huge boost for the economy and will have a lasting positive impact on the region and our state. I’m particularly proud of the hard work done at the local, state and federal levels to secure these competitive grant funds. At a time when everyone knows we need to do more with less and dramatically reduce spending in Washington, this effort is a good use of existing resources.”
Senators support Cades LandingUT cuts county extension service
McCall
Commodity Food in Gibson County will be given away at the following locations and times.
Milan, April 5, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Bradford, April 8, 9-10 a.m.
Humboldt, April 14, 10 a.m.-12 noon
Kenton, April 19, 9-11 a.m.
Medina, April 19, 9-11 a.m.
Gibson, April 19, 9-11 a.m.
Dyer, April 19, 9-11 a.m.
Rutherford, April 19, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Yorkville, April 19, 8 a.m. only
Trenton, Thursday, April 21, 8-11 a.m. (due to holiday on Friday April 22)
Commodityfood giveaway datesscheduled
Several local officials were elected to positions in Gibson County by the commission March 14.
Agriculture CommitteeCom. Coy Yergin was
elected to the Agriculture Committee in a 2-year term that expires Jan. 2013. He replaces former Com. Billy Hanks. The position
must be held by a county commissioner.
Industrial DevelopmentJeff Gamble was elected
to serve a 6-year term on the Industrial Development Board of Directors. He replaces the late Robert J. Rooke, the term expiring March 2015.
Mark Hampton was
elected to replace the late Bobby Joe McCartney of Bradford on the Industrial Development Board of Directors.
Incumbents Norman Spencer and Bob McCurdy were reelected to new terms on the Industrial Board.
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“Just how big, the building is,” has been an ongoing surprise to volunteers of the Boys and Girls Club of Humboldt.
The Central Avenue Christian Church activities building, the former home of Childtown, is huge.
“Everyone’s surprised,” said the club’s board chairman Ralph Jones III. There are multiple classrooms and bathrooms inside the 25-year old building on Osborne Street, plus a full size gymnasium. A large game room is on the second story. The expanse of the facility is phenomenal, Jones says.
Saturday, volunteers removed ceiling tile and other old furniture and debris from the building.
Floors and ceilings are being redone. Rooms are
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being opened up to fashion computer labs. Cooling is being added to the upstairs. Some handicap accessible work is also being done.
Raymond Simmons, Andrea Stewart, Myra
Barnett, Ann Williams, Johnny L. Stewart Sr., Tamara Graves, Darius Campbell, Kerry Fields and Tiniki Dance were among those volunteering Saturday who are not pictured.
TEST DRIVE FORD, EARN $20 FOR HHS SKILLS USA TEAM - HHS Skills USA Team, advisor Tommy Bland and Suzanne Craig of Gene Langley Ford invite eveyone to come by Humboldt High School Thursday, March 31 and Drive One 4UR School. For every person who test-drives a Ford at this one-day event, Ford Motor Company and Gene Langley Ford will donate $20 to Skills USA Team. The event will be Thursday, March 31 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Humboldt High School in the back parking lot.
MOMENTUM BUILDS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF HUMBOLDT - Curtis and Pat King (center) generously donate $12,500 for the Humboldt Boys and Girls Club, now being formed in Humboldt. The former Childtown building on Osborne will be the location of the club slated to open this summer. Club board chairman Ralph Jones III (left) and club director Andrea Stewart (right) accepted the King’s gift and urge others to be a part of this effort on behalf of the youth of Humboldt.
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BY BARRY DELOACHRain, wind and cold weather
once again proved that it’s softball and baseball weather. The Lady Vikings got their season off to a good start even though rain postponed opening day by one day. Greenfield’s Lady Yellow Jackets came to town looking for a District 14A sweep. The Humboldt Lady Vikings however, sent them back to Greenfield with a split. Greenfield won the first game rather easily14-2. In the second game, Lady Viking’s hurler, Tara Foren, gave up just four hits and two runs in the second game, as Humboldt came away with a 5-2 victory.
Lady Vikings 5 Greenfield 2After falling in the opening
game 14-2, the Lady Vikes played much better in the second game.
Humboldt went in order in the first inning, as they were the visitors in the second contest.
In the bottom of the first, back-to-back 2-out hits from Greenfield made it a 1-0 game. A great catch by LaShuta Cook in centerfield ended the inning.
Humboldt got things rolling in the top of the second as Foren singled. With one down, Mary Powell singled and Foren went to third. Powell went to second on a passed ball and both runners scored on a hit from Donyell Hess to put the Lady Vikes up 2-1. Ja’Lisa Smith and Chelcey Haggard walked to load the bases, still with only one out. Hess would score on a groundout by Lexus Decker to increase their lead to 3-1.
Foren was feeling it in the second game as she simply overpowered most of the Lady Yellow Jacket hitters. She struck out the side in the bottom half of the second
Viking Cheer ClinicHHS Cheerleaders will hold
a Viking Cheer Clinic on Saturday, April 2, 2011. There is an admission fee per child. Cheer clinic attendees will also receive a Viking Cheer Clinic t-shirt. For more information contact Amy Lawrence at HHS, 784-2781 or email [email protected].
BY BARRY DELOACHSpring break was this past week
for the Vikings but they got in a couple of games on Monday and Tuesday before officially going on the break. Humboldt took it hard on the chin at home on Monday as the Tide pitching shutout the Vikings. Trenton jumped on the Vikings in the first and rolled to an 18-0 District 14A victory. On Tuesday, the Vikes played at Peabody and returned the favor in the early innings as they jumped ahead of the Tide 6-0 after two innings of action. Peabody would rally to tie the game in the fourth and then went onto to put the game away with five in the fifth and rolled to a 12-7 win.
Peabody 12 Humboldt 7Game two of the week was
much better than the first. The Vikings got things going in the first as Matthew Wilhaucks and Zach Shepherd walked to begin the game. Both runners would score as Luke Brittain doubled in the gap and the Vikes were up 2-0. With one down, Antonio Brooks drew the third walk of the frame, stole second and easily scored on an RBI single off the bat of Daniel Blankenship. Austin Koffman singled followed by a hit from Blake Sherron to score Brooks
Vikes drop two to District 14 foe Peabodyand Blankenship and the Vikes led 6-0 after a half inning.
Senior Matthew Wilhaucks was on the mound for the Vikes and got a groundout and a couple of fly balls to end the first inning.
Humboldt got a single run in the second as Ryeon Wedley hit a two-out homer to make it 6-0.
Peabody got on the board in the top half of the third as they scored one and then got a 3-run dinger to pull to within 6-4.
Humboldt’s hot bats cooled over the next four innings and Peabody kept rolling. The Golden Tide
scored two in the fourth, one in the fifth, and then put the game away with a big five spot in the bottom half of the sixth and went up 12-6 over the Vikings.
Humboldt finally got the bats going in the top of the seventh but it was too late as hits from Wilhaucks, Brittain and Wedley led to just one run and the Vikings went down to defeat 12-7.
Brittain and Wedley led the Humboldt attack with two hits and two runs scored. Wilhaucks and Blankenship had one hit and a run scored as the Vikings dropped
to 0-2 in District 14A play.Peabody 18 Humboldt 0
Hits for the Vikings were hard to come by in the Vikes’ game on Monday last week. Humboldt had a tough time trying to figure out the crafty lefty for the Golden Tide.
Austin Koffman got the start for the Vikings and had some control problems and fell behind 4-0 before Luke Brittain came in to get the final two outs of the first.
Shepherd drew a one-out walk
and the game quickly went to the third.
The Lady Vikings added to their
3-1 lead after there were two outs. Cook singled and went to second on a hit from Powell. The big 2-
out hit came off the stick of Hess as she drove home Cook with a single and the Lady Vikings were
up 4-1. A strikeout ended the frame but Humboldt was up three runs.
Humboldt played good defense in the third as two ground balls led to two outs. Foren gave up a single and the runner went to third but was stranded as a come backer to Foren ended the frame.
In the Humboldt fourth, Haggard led off with a single followed by a hit from Decker. With two down, Foren got hit to load the bases. Cook then drove home Haggard with a bases juiced walk to make it 5-1.
Greenfield’s clean-up hitter led the bottom of the fourth off with a dinger but that was all the Lady Yellow Jackets would get as Humboldt’s defense once again was strong. Greenfield left runners stranded at second and third. Despite the homerun, Humboldt led 5-2 and went onto a 5-2 win over the Lady Yellow Jackets.
Humboldt got contributions all up and down the lineup. Hits came from Decker, Foren, Cook, and two each from Powell, Hess and Haggard. Runs came from Foren, Cook, Powell, Hess and Haggard. Foren got the win as the winning pitcher.
The Lady Vikes got their first win of the season and are currently 1-1.
Grrenfield 14 Lady Vikings 2In the first game, Greenfield
scored early and often. The Lady Yellow Jackets plated two runs in the first.
Humboldt rallied back in the bottom half to cut the lead in half. With two down, Bailey Wright walked and would score on an RBI single by Foren to make it a 2-1 contest.
It would be the closest the Lady Vikings would be as Greenfield batted around in the second inning and scored five times to push their lead to 7-1.
Humboldt’s Cook walked in the second but was stranded.
Greenfield got after the Lady Vikings in the top of the third OVER TO FIRST - Lady Viking third baseman, Taylor Dozier, picks up this ground ball and throws to first
base for the out. Humboldt lost the season opener but came back to win 5-2 over the Lady Yellow Jackets in District 14A play.
First Victory
Lady Vikings win nightcap over Lady Yellow JacketsHumboldt splits with Greenfield
in day/night double header
TAKING A LEAD - Humboldt centerfielder, Zach Sheperd, takes a big lead off of first base after drawing a walk. Humboldt lost twice to Trenton this past week during spring break.
Tide rolls over Humboldt in2 day here/away series
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EDUCATIONPage 2B Humboldt Chronicle, Wednesday, March 30, 2011
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EMERGING LEADER - Elizabeth Pafford of Humboldt (left) was recently awarded the Emerging Leader Award during the Greek Awards for 2011 at the University of Tennessee at Martin. The Emerging Leader Award recognizes students who have already begun to excel and become true leaders on campus, in their fraternity or sorority, and in the community. Making the presentation is Dr. Margaret Toston, vice chancellor for student affairs.
South Gibson County High School proudly announces their third quarter honor roll students. They are:Hornet Highest Achievers
Sophomores: Mason Boyd, Taylor Bushart, Destiny Carnal, Destiny Donald, Brandi Garey, Holly Graves, Wesli Gray, Ashley Jackson, Lindsay Johnson, Melody Lemonds, Mallory Marshall, Hillary Mason, William McDonald, John Miller, Sheyenne Nelson, Erin Noel, Sara Ragain, Tori Robbins, Anna Warren,
Kristen Welch Juniors: Taylor
Ackerman, Erin Deakins, Matthew Eans, Alexis Klein, Kristen Martin, Taylor Moore, Timothy Morris, Cassie Searcy, Mary Sherrill, Aubry Walgren, Hannah Witten
Honor RollAll A’s and B’s
Freshmen: Taylor Alderson, Teresa Anthony, Christina Balderrama, Hunter Bass, Amethyst Beebe, Loni Belew, Luke Bray, Christian Cathey, Angel Cloud, James Davis, Emma Dyer, Joe Edens, Ashton Edwards-Porter, Austin Elder, Michael Fly, Karissa Foreman, Kallie Goins, Katherine Hoppers, Thomas Lashlee, Ben Lovelace, Brooklyn Privitt, Brooklyn Schrupp, Charles Scott, Jacob Seal, Christopher Summer
Sophomores: Jada Baker, Kaelyn Beal, Nathan Bedocs, Mark Bland Haley Boals, Josh Bridger, Justin Briscoe, Sarah Brockman, Taylor Brown, John Buchanan, Karen Curtis, Chianti Douglas, Katlyn Duff, Cody Dunning, Autumn Dupree, Marley Dyess, Erica Evanson, Tabatha Gantt, J.T. Hatcher, Kyndal Hayes, Madison
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Juniors: Jordan Anthony, Chris Armstrong, Kristen Bayliss, Summer Blankenship, Shawn Bradford, Summer Bradley, Charles Brasher, Savannah Brown, Marcus Cherry, Dalton Cook, Hannah Cook, Shelby Cox, Haiden Diffee, Marquarious Echoles, Brooke Fazio, Kaylea Goodman, Ashlyn Hardee, Kaylen Hendrix, Claire Johnston, Samuel Larose, Jeffrey Lowe, Tyler Lowery, Slater McLean, Cameron Meador, Kathryn Milam, Hugh Montgomery, Brandon Mooney, Se’Lena Newbill, Sierra Penrod, Avery Phillips, Lucas Reasons, Colton Robbins, Zackary Rowan, Hayle Scott, Nick Wallace, Harley Weaver, Sarah Wilson
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Humboldt Middle School hosted The Buffy Coleman Show Saturday, March 5 at 11 a.m. in the gymnasium. About 170 students along with 30 parents attended Coleman’s motivational speech and basketball show.Coleman highlighted his achievements, his basketball skills, and some aspects of his life. He acknowledges God for the successes in his life achievements.
The show was entertaining as well as fun with comedy and his amazing basketball skills. Most of all there was an inspirational message for young people: you have to have a plan to get to where you are going to be successful and to always do your best in whatever you attempt. The show consisted of audience participation, solo performance by Coleman, motivational speech with inviting questions and a free
SIGNS AUTOGRAPHS - Motivational speaker, Buffy Coleman (center), signs autographs for Renzae Pirtle (left) and Terrance Pirtle along with others during Saturday School at the Humboldt Middle School.
autograph session.Coleman has spoken to
more than 1-million adults and youth around the world as well as opening acts for famous entertainers.
Black History programThe middle school also
celebrated Black History on Friday, February 25.
Seventh grader Robyn Barnett was the emcee for a delightful talented program.
The faculty and staff opened with a “Parade of African Queens” after singing Lift Every Voice. The famous Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech was eloquently spoken by eighth grader Tyler Johnson. Tammy Floyd-Wade rendered Negro spirituals. Eighth graders Cerena Moore, Shanteria Marable and LaDestiny Cox performed a dance routine. Stephanie Parson’s sixth grade band students shared various talents
through dance, instruments and drums.
Featured guest entertainment came from rappers, “CRUNK for GOD”. Acronym stands for: C-Children, R-Rising, U-Up, N-In, the K-Kingdom. Rappers were Kenny Bonds, “KGI” (Keep God 1st); Anthony Fuller, “Chezee”; and Robert Midgett, “SBG” (Saved By Grace). They encouraged students to always do their best, graduate and make the most excellent choices with consequences, which are effective.
The program ended with the dynamic speaker and former principal of the Humboldt City Schools, Johnny M. Cyrus. His topic was all about students being their best, working hard and persevering. He pointed out parents, faculty and staff of whom he had as principal who were in the audience.
Buffy Coleman visits HMS
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STUDENT OF THE YEAR - The Humboldt Exchange Club held their annual birthday banquet on March 15. All of their students of the month were invited and the club named its student of the year, which is Cullencia Moore. Some of those present at the banquet include students and family members (from left) Xavier Jackson, Antonio Brooks, Trey Patrick, Jessie and Jacqueline Yarbrough, Karen Patrick, Mercedes Floyd, HHS counselor Ellen Holl, student of the year Cullencia Moore and Quan Connor.
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Card of ThanksWith sincere appreciation the family of Jewel Henry DuBard wishes to express our gratitude to you for your kindness shown during the death of our loved one. We thank you for all acts of kindness shown. May God bless and keep you in his loving care.
The Family
Charles “Randy” PorterFuneral services for Charles “Randy” Porter, 70, were
held at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 24, 2011 in the Shelton-Hunt Funeral Home chapel with Rev Greg McFadden officiating. Burial followed in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation was Thursday from 5 until 8 p.m.
Mr. Porter, a salesman, member of the Alamo National Guard, Humboldt Masonic Lodge and Humboldt First Baptist Church, passed away on March 22, 2011 in the Humboldt General Hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Faye Porter; two daughters, Michele Porter Owenby and Randee Porter Coley (Josh) both of Milan, Tenn.; a sister, Cathy Dunagan (Nick) of Martin, Tenn.; and three grandchildren, Charlee Owenby, Sara Blake Coley and Hope Owenby.
Edward Colin BarrettEdward Colin Barrett, 68, passed away March 21, 2011
after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born December 23, 1942 in Humboldt, Tenn.
He owned and operated Barrett Gulf and Wrecker Service in Humboldt for 21 years. He also served as alderman and fire chief for the city of Humboldt for many years. He spent his last 26 years as a used car dealer with Barker Auto Sales in Humboldt.
Mr. Barrett is survived by his wife of 47 years, Carol Barrett of Humboldt; a daughter, Tammy (Jackie) Stewart of Trenton, Tenn.; a son, Eddie (Heather) Barrett of Milan, Tenn. and daughter Stacy Barrett of Jackson, Tenn.; six grandchildren, Hunter and Trapper Stewart, Hope, Zeb and Zoe Barrett, and Amber Moss; two great-grandchildren, Hannah and Gary Stewart; mother-in-law, Jean Kolywck; three sisters, Pat Yarbrough, Kay Sanders and Deborah Gray; and a beloved caretaker, Jennifer Moore.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Zeb and Velma Barrett of Humboldt; three sisters, Virginia Bratcher, Imogene Barrett both of Humboldt and Sandra Hoppers of Gibson.
Visitation was held Wednesday, March 23 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. in the Shelton-Hunt Funeral Home chapel. Funeral services were Thursday, March 24 at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Avondale Baptist Church in Humboldt with Steve Skelton officiating. Interment followed at Rose Hill Cemetery.
Harold Alexander MullinsDr. Harold Alexander Mullins, 82, of Fayetteville, died
Wednesday, March 23, 2011.Funeral services were held graveside Monday, March
28, 2011, at 2 p.m. in Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery in Spring Lake, with military honors. Prior to the service, the family received friends from 12:45 pm to 1:30 p.m. at Jernigan Warren Funeral Home on Ramsey Street in Fayetteville.
Harold was born November 6, 1928, in Humboldt, Tenn., to the late Henry Porter and Brooxie DeSong Mullins. He served in the U.S. Army for 28 years, retiring as a Colonel. He loved playing tennis, photography, traveling the world, trailering, and researching his family’s genealogy. He lived a busy life and was many things: dentist, army officer, public health dentist, missionary, tennis champion, and above all, beloved husband, “dad”, son, brother, son-in-law and friend.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Carol Waldron Mullins of the home; two daughters, Lori Carol Mullins of Hope Mills and Amy Alexandria Mullins of Fayetteville; brother, William Henry Mullins of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; and a sister-in-law, Wilma L. Waldron of Manassas, Va.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to The Fayetteville Church, “Attn: Missions – African Children’s Orphanage”, 3611 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28311 or to one’s favorite charity.
Joe Charles WalkerJoe Charles Walker, 80, passed away Sunday, March 27,
2011 at Martin Health Care in Martin, Tenn.Mr. Walker was born in Martin, Tenn. and graduated
from Martin High School. He retired from the U.S. Army after a 21-year career. He then worked and retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Plant in Union City, Tenn. He was a member of Central Baptist Church.
Mr. Walker was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Earl Walker and Lillie Hall Carlton Walker; brother, Thomas Hall Walker; and sisters, Mable Louise Highfull and Fannie Lou Davis.
He is survived by brothers, Max H. Walker of Martin and James R. (Pete) Walker of Humboldt, Tenn.
Services were held at Murphy Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at 1 p.m. Mr. Walker was laid to rest at East Side Cemetery in Martin, Tenn.
Martha Florence Grady Moore Martha Florence (Flo) Grady Moore, 66, died Friday,
March 25, 2011 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.
Funeral services were held Sunday, March 27, 2011 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Replogle-Lawrence Funeral Home in Medina, Tenn. Burial followed in Gibson County Memory Gardens.
Ms. Moore was preceded in death by her parents, Early H. Grady and Laverne Mable Barron; two sons, Michael and Gary Ramey; one granddaughter, Julie Marie Ramey; siblings, Thomas Earl Grady, Carl Edward Grady, Basil Grady, June Tamborscki and Donna Mathis.
She is survived by David Branch, who was with her for 20 years; granddaughter, Chantel Alece Ramey; great-granddaughter, Judy Marie Locke; sister, Joy Dycus and husband Phil, all of Bradford; brother, Ricky Grady of Knoxville and nephew, Anthony Grady of Humboldt.
Erlene Turner CroomErlene Turner Croom was born August 10, 1916 in
Humboldt, Gibson County, Tennessee, the only child born to the union of the late Robert Ernest Turner and Ethel McKnight Turner. Her life of 94 years came to a close on March 12, 2011 at 12:20 a.m.
From the age of 11 months until her early teens, she lived with her paternal grandparents in Haywood County with occasional visits to Humboldt to be with her parents. It was during one of these visits that she was converted and joined Lane Chapel C.M.E. Church under the pastorate of the lat Rev. Taylor. She later joined the Good Hope Baptist Church in Haywood County and was baptized by the pastor, Rev. J.W. Chapman.
In 1929, she moved to Humboldt to live permanently. At this time, she united with the St. James Baptist Church under the pastorate of the late Rev. J.B. Outlaw, and remained a loyal and faithful member until her death.
She served in many capacities of the church: the Missionary Society, Sunday school, Deaconess Board, and chairlady of the decorating committee for 25 years. She was a former member of the Senior Choir, and a former Sunday school teacher.
Her education was acquired through the public schools of Haywood and Gibson counties, and Lane College, Jackson, Tenn. where she earned a B.A. degree. She was a classroom teacher in the public schools of Haywood and Gibson counties for 37 years, including 10 years in the Humboldt City School System, from which she retired in 1976.
She held membership in the following organizations: GCRTA, TRTA, AARP, Theta Eta Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Rising Star Chapter #24 O.E.S., Humboldt, Tenn., Fannie A. Dobbins Assembly #94 Order of the Golden Circle, Jackson, Tenn.
On December 26, 1940, she was married to Marion Hamlett Croom who preceded her in death in 1994. To this union, two daughters were born. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who always placed to welfare of her family first. Her children were given the best she could provide in loving care, spiritual nourishment and material comfort.
Survivors are two daughters, Doris Croom Kendrick and Janette Croom Lovely; a brother, Emmett H. Turner; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Marion Hamlett Croom; a sister, Almonia Gentry; and a brother, Claud Jones.
Church anniversary Seventeenth church anniversary at Word of Praise
Assembly Church, 121 McLin St., Humboldt, will host a Miracle Revival April 6 -10 at 7 p.m. each night. Saturday, April 9 at 3 p.m. will be a special question and answer service for married couples only at the dining hall, 404 North 3rd, Humboldt.
CHRISTIAN CONCERT - The 74th Annual West Tennessee Strawberry Festival Christian Concert will feature Jars of Clay as the headliner on Friday, May 6 at First Baptitst Church. Multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning band, Jars of Clay, is one of the biggest names to come to the WTSF. They have sold more than 6 million albums over the past 15 years, been recognized with numerous awards including three Grammys, and have recorded 17 number-one hit songs to match the 17 albums they have released so far. Joining Jars of Clay on “The Shelter Tour,” are Matt Maher, Derek Webb and Audrey Assad.
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We are still taking reservations for the New Mexico trip in May. The package includes six nights lodging with four nights in the Albuquerque area, 10 meals, guided tour of Santa Fe, visit to New Mexico’s Veteran’s Memorial, guided tour of Acoma Pueblo known as Sky City, a ride on the Sandia Peak Tramway, visit to Old Town Albuquerque, Saint Francis Cathedral, Santa Fe Plaza where artisans sell their own handmade works and much more. Cost of the package is for double occupancy but the deadline for signing up is April 15 and entire balance is due by then. If you are interested in going please call or come by the center for more information. We are getting close to the cut off date so please sign up ASAP in order to go at this great rate. There is no age requirement to go on our trips and cancellation insurance is available.
Seniors enjoyed a day in Tunica last Friday and had lots of fun.
A van-load went to Union City on a day drip this Friday and had lunch at Ryan’s with shopping at Vanity Fair afterwards.
Our add-a-dish lunch will be Thursday. The G-3 Trio will be here singing at 11 a.m. so bring a dish and come enjoy lots of good singing, food and fellowship.
On April 8 we will be having a bar-b-cue supper and auction. Plates will be sold and we will begin serving at 5 p.m. with the auction afterwards. This is a fundraiser and all the proceeds will go to the center.
We have had several seniors out sick and hope you will soon be better and able to come back to the center.
The center will be having six days of taking care of your diabetes classes in April so make sure and pick up an April calendar for those dates. Barbara Berry with UT Ag Extension office will be hosting the classes.
Have a great week and hope to see you soon!
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“We Have No Other Options” was Pastor Quill Brabham’s message title on Sunday morning. He stated that one’s life is controlled by the options made. They can be positive or negative. He further that we need to establish some values before making decisions. He challenged the congregation to go back and see what they really value. Following the morning service, Pastor Brabham, the choir and a large number of members motored to Ripley, Miss. where Pastor Brabham was the guest speaker at Second Baptist Church. It was reported that a very inspirational time was had and that Pastor Brabham
The newly painted lines for parking at the post office are nice. There is now a specially marked place for handicapped vans. We have a good post office with a well-trained postmaster (maybe it is postmistress since she is a woman.) Mary Bettie is quick to try to help you in any way she can and has had the experience to handle problems that might come up. Mary’s daughter, Brooke, is expecting her first child. The baby is a little girl and Mary is very excited over being a grandmother.
Eleven Fabulous Females had lunch at Humboldt Grill. During lunch, they talked about what they plan to do this spring. The Fabulous Females are looking forward to opening their windows, taking a cruise, going to Branson, Denver and Florida, making a baby quilt, watching the birds, attending their church’s annual conference, camping, celebrating birthdays, watching their grandson play soccer and looking forward to warm weather. These luncheons are a great time to get caught up on the latest news, we learned, to celebrate Dianne Waddell’s birthday, she and Mildred Byrd will be going to the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson to see Bill Cosby perform. Ann Blankenship reminded everyone the Gibson High School class reunion will be Saturday, August 6 at the Municipal Building in Gibson. They have already started making plans to this reunion.
Gibson City Hall has been remodeled and it looks great. The space where you go to pay your utility bill has been divided, walls have been added and a fresh coat of paint has been applied. There is now a seating area with a love seat and two chairs. The remodeling made the entry professional looking and gives the employees more privacy behind the counter. I was told James Kilburn and Anthony did the remodeling. Thanks fellows you did a good job.
Ronald Lessenberry celebrated his 60th birthday on Saturday. Shelia, Ronald’s wife, surprised him with a party at Gibson Baptist Church. About 50 people attended Ronald’s party. Shelia served birthday cake, sandwiches, chips and dip to the many guests that came to the party.
Last week, Larry Langford had 10 people from Jackson
The good news is it’s happy birthday for some old friends. March 5 was happy birthday for an old friend, Essie Lou Williams. She celebrated her 80th birthday with all 13 of her children. The celebration was at Barnhill’s restaurant in Jackson, Tenn. They were joined by pastor and wife Adams from Mount Orange Baptist Church in Trenton, Tenn. Martha said it was a big party. She was brought to a high moment in her life.
Recently an old friend called from a far away city. She is a very fine young woman or more like a very fine Christian. She works with the school system and works with the church. She is a firm believer and knows the Bible. She can sing like an angel. She prays to me over the telephone. She has a friend in Georgia and she is my friend also. She is a fine woman also. She is a great reader and knows a lot about world history. Recently, both ladies had birthdays in March.
I talked on the phone to some old friends in Florida, Joe and Jane Shannon. He is a retired service man. She is a very fine homemaker and housekeeper also. She makes fine dishes. She is also an animal lover such as horses, cows, cats and dogs. They came up sometimes to visit. She told me of her surprise she found a baby turtle under the car shed about the size of a quarter. She was so proud to find it. They are also enjoying their grandbaby. He is a very fine little boy, about five months old and he is a big doll. He watches TV and laughs at the funny stuff. They went to church and school with my boys and grew up in Tennessee. Today he fits in like my son and his wife the same.
Now this April 10 will be my birthday so happy birthday to me.
The oldest trees in the forest are where the forest began. I once was young but now I am old. Life is like a garden. It must be planted and worked. The Bible will tell us what to plant and how to work it. God will put us where he wants us and He will use us to. I began working in the garden when I was young. On my birthday I am reminded of when I was young and worked in the garden of life. I planted seeds like deeds for human needs. I dug up long rows and planted flowers in the lives of human needs. When I was young, I learned how to live. Today I pick flowers I planted yesterday. I am celebrating my 93rd birthday.
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tour his yard. One of the women in the tour group was Carol Reese who writes a newspaper column on horticulture. She is very knowledge on many topics and travels many places giving lectures. They toured Larry’s yard for about an hour and a half admiring his many magnolias. Larry has about 100 to 120 magnolias in his yard.
Nell Sanford passed away at Humboldt Manor Nursing Home. She had been there about two weeks. When I was up there last, I don’t know if she recognized me or not. But I am still glad I went to see her. Remember to keep her family in your prayers.
delivered another dynamic message.
MSMBC will celebrate the pastor’s first anniversary on May 13-14. Pastor and Mrs. Willie Carter are chairing the occasion.
MSMBC will host an ushers workshop on Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. - noon. Facilitator will be Bro. Ernest Standifer. For more info, contact Sis. San Freeman Perry.
The women of MSMBC are beginning their annual Women’s Quarter. This year’s chairlady is Sis. Stephanie Sharp. Saturday, April 9 will initiate the quarter with a prayer breakfast at 9 a.m. Speakers will be ministers Emma Lindsey and Sherry Pirtle. Mark your calendar.
The families of Mrs. Carolyn Adams and Ms. Peggy Fly gathered at Kappis this past Saturday to help them celebrate their birthdays, which fell on March 24 and 25. Min. Tim Adams read I Corinthians 13:1-4 and offered prayer, followed by a poem by Ms. Donna Seymour. Both honorees were presented a monetary gift tree. Both honorees were greatly surprised as each one thought she was attending a party for the other.
Happy birthday wishes go to Apostle Mark Perry (March 28).
JEWELRY COLLECTION SHOWN - Recently Faith Botbyl (left) had ladies from Gibson Garden Club to her home to see her sister’s, Becky Rosenkrans (right), jewelry collection. Rosenkrans show some of her one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry to Ann Walker.
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HUMBOLDT POLICE REPORTThe Humboldt Police
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HUGE 7 FAMILY CARPORT SALE
34 Dollar Rd., Humboldt; Rain or shine - hot or cold. Thurs., - Sat.; 8 a.m. - until. BR suite, couch, refrigerator, clothes, books. (This sale is usually on corner of Ingram.)
4 FAMILY YARD SALE
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YARD SALECorner of 14th & Main (old Strasberg’s building); Fri. & Sat., April 2 & 3 - 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Clothing & misc. items. Too many to mention. All proceeds to benefit Friends of Gibson County Animals.
HUGE YARD SALEApril 2nd
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•Campbell, Marcellour Omar, 23, of Humboldt; Arrest date: 03/23/2011; Arrest location: Humboldt General Sessions; Charges: picked up for other agency. Arresting officer: Ptl Griffin
•Cunningham, Jeffrey Allan, 26, of Humboldt; Arrest date: 03/21/2011;
•Gordon, Scottie E., 48, of Trenton, Tenn.; Arrest date: 03/26/2011; Arrest location: Stallings; Charges: public intoxication. Arresting officer: Ptl Wilson
•Murphy, Katrina Michelle, 35, of Humboldt; Arrest date: 03/23/2011; Arrest location: Viking Drive; Charges: driving rev/susp/exp license. Arresting officer: Carter
•Smith, Zenola Mae, 38, of Humboldt.; Arrest date: 03/26/2011; Arrest location: 1330 Westhaven; Charges: picked up for other agency. Arresting officer: Lt Ellis
•Spann, Randy L., 22, of Friendship, Tenn.; Arrest date: 03/25/2011; Arrest location: Milan Hwy N of Chry; Charges: driving rev/susp/exp license. Arresting officer: Ptl Neirenberger
•Tate, Christopher Lee, 31, of Humboldt.; Arrest date: 03/22/2011; Arrest location: 1513 Woodhaven; Charges: picked up for other agency. Arresting officer: Williams
•Thomas, Billy Junior, 21, of Humboldt; Arrest date: 03/24/2011; Arrest location: 708 N 17th Ave.; Charges: domestic assault. Arresting officer: Ptl E Jones
•Wimberley, Jeremiah David, 29, of Humboldt; Arrest date: 03/26/2011; Arrest location: Central & Fitzgerald; Charges: driving rev/susp/exp/license; proof of insurance; poss of a suspended license; viol registration law; speeding. Arresting officer: Ptl E Jones
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YARD SALE1531 Eastview Drove (behind East End School), April 1st & 2nd - 6 a.m.
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALESInformation listed for the
Humboldt General Sessions court docket is obtained from court records and printed as is. The 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.
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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the
performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated December 19, 2006, executed by Debra Bates, conveying certain real property therein described to Arnold M. Weiss, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee recorded January 4, 2007, in Deed Book 899, Page 1674-1688; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP who is now the owner of said debt; and
WHEREAS, Notice of the Right to Foreclose, if required pursuant to T.C.A. § 35-5-117, was given in accordance with Tennessee law; and WHEREAS, the undersigned, Rubin Lublin Suarez Serrano TN LLC, having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee.
NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin Suarez Serrano TN LLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on April 7, 2011 at 11:00 AM at the GIBSON County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held at the GIBSON Courthouse, located in Trenton, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Gibson County, Tennessee, to wit: LAND SITUATED IN GIBSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE: BEGINNING AT A STAKE IN THE NORTH MARGIN OF WILLIAMSON STREET AT THE CURB LINE, AND AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THIS TRACT WHICH IS THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PROPERTY BELONGING TO HAROLD YORK; RUNS THENCE IN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION AND WITH THE WEST LINE OF PROPERTY BELONGING TO HAROLD YORK, 155 FEET TO A STAKE; RUNS THENCE IN A WESTERLY DIRECTION AND ALMOST PARALLEL WITH WILLIAMSON STREET, CROSSING A DRAINAGE DITCH, 60 FEET TO A STAKE; RUNS THENCE IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION ENTERING DITCH AND ON WITH THE CENTER OF THE DITCH AND WITH THE EAST LINE OF PROPERTY BELONGING TO LENA CROSS, 155 FEET TO A STAKE IN THE NORTH MARGIN OF WILLIAMSON STREET; RUNS THENCE IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION WITH CURB LINE AND AT THE NORTH MARGIN OF WILLIAMSON STREET, 62 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY: BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO DEBRA BATES AT WARRANTY DEED DATED 01/30/87, AT BOOK 284, PAGE 464 IN THE REGISTER`S
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALEWHEREAS, default has occurred in the
performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated April 12, 2007, executed by Mary A. Baker and Amanda L. Faulkner, conveying certain real property therein described to Robert M. Wilson, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee recorded April 18, 2007, in Deed Book 906, Page 639-651; and
WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP who is now the owner of said debt; and
WHEREAS, Notice of the Right to Foreclose, if required pursuant to T.C.A. § 35-5-117, was given
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE
WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on November 1, 2004, by Diana D. Cox to H. Gregory, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee, under Book Number 828, Page 546, (“Deed of Trust”); and
WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to ISCM MORTGAGE TRUST and
WHEREAS, ISCM MORTGAGE TRUST, the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee 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; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-5-117 (i), 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 Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or his duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him, will on Thursday, April 14, 2011, commencing at 12:00 PM at the South Door of the Gibson County Courthouse, Trenton, 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: Lying and situate in the 3rd Civil District of Gibson County, Tennessee ad more particularly described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a point in the East margin of 9th Avenue, said point being 50 feet North of the North margin of Brown Street and at the Northwest corner of property owned by Baldwin; runs thence North with the East margin of 9th Avenue 131 feet more or less to the Southeast corner of Frank McClellan; runs thence East with McClellan’s South line 100 feet to a point; runs thence South with Campbell’s West line 81 feet; runs thence West 5 feet; runs thence South with Campbell’s West line 50 feet to Baldwin’s North line; runs thence West with Baldwin’s North line 105 feet to the point of beginning. Being the property conveyed in warranty deed from Jerry W. Marable, unmarried to Diana D. Cox, dated 06/14/2002, recorded 06/17/2002, in Deed Book 698, Page 318, in the Register’s Office for Gibson County, Tennessee.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1208 North 9th Avenue, Humboldt, TN 38343
CURRENT OWNER(S): Diana D. Cox 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.
SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: N/A 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, 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.
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE`S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the
performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated July 31, 2006, executed by Joseph Blakley and Maxine Blakley, conveying certain real property therein described to Arnold M. Weiss, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee recorded August 14, 2006, in Deed Book 890, Page 1847-1858; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to The Bank Of New York Mellon Fka The Bank Of New York, As Trustee For The Certificateholders CWABS,Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-14 who is now the owner of said debt; and
WHEREAS, Notice of the Right to Foreclose, if required pursuant to T.C.A. § 35-5-117, was given in accordance with Tennessee law; and
WHEREAS, the undersigned, Rubin Lublin Suarez Serrano TN LLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee.
NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin Suarez Serrano TN LLC, as Substitute Trustee
PUBLIC NOTICENorthwest Tennessee Economic Development Council will be holding a meeting for the position to represent the poor for N.W.T.E.D.C. board. This meeting will be help April 6, 2011 at 1 p.m. at the Northwest Council Office, 312 N. College St., Trenton, TN. If you need further information contact Henrietta Finch, County Manager at 855-2035.
NOTICEIN THE CHANCERY COURT OF GIBSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AT HUMBOLDT
NOTICETo: BEN RIVARD whose whereabouts are unknown,
You are hereby commanded to serve on Barbara Hobock, plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 1913 Main Street, Humboldt, TN 38343 an answer to the Complaint, which is sworn to and filed against you in the case of: ANGELA RENEE RIVARD vs BEN RIVARD, #H5646 in the above Court, within thirty (30) days after the last publication hereof, or judgement by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
It is order that this Notice be published for four (4) consecutive weeks in The Chronicle, a weekly newspaper, in Humboldt, Tennessee.
This the 25th day of March 2011.Kay Williams, Deputy Clerk
Chancery CourtMs. Barbara HobockAttorney for Plaintiff1913 Main StreetHumboldt, TN 38343
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OFFICE OF GIBSON COUNTY, TN. TAX PARCEL NUMBER: 140CK 13 011.00 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2068 WILLIAMSON STREET, MILAN, TN 38358 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 2068 Williamson Street, Milan, TN 38358. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): Debra Bates OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc as nominee for WMC Mortgage Corp. The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular us or purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin Suarez Serrano TN LLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php Tel: (888) 890-5309 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad # 2011-03-16 2011-03-23 2011-03-30
in accordance with Tennessee law; and WHEREAS, the undersigned, Rubin Lublin Suarez Serrano TN LLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee.
NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin Suarez Serrano TN LLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on April 14, 2011 at 11:00 AM at the GIBSON County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held at the GIBSON Courthouse, located in Trenton, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Gibson County, Tennessee, to wit: BEING SITUATED IN THE 3RD CIVIL DISTRICT OF GIBSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND BETTER DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS,.TO-WIT: MAP 170G, GROUP G, PARCEL 13.00 -310 N 18TH AVE., HUMBOLDT, TN TRACT 1: BEGINNING AT A STAKE ON THE EAST SIDE OF 18TH & AVENUE AT MRS. PEARL PEARSON MCNEELY`S SOUTHWEST CORNER; THENCE EAST 115 FEET; THENCE NORTH 30 FEET; THENCE EAST 10 FEET; THENCE NORTH 30 FEET; THENCE WEST 125 FEET TO 18TH AVENUE; THENCE SOUTH 60 FEET TO THE BEGINNING, WHICH IS 113 FEET NORTH OF THE MARGIN OF OSBORNE STREET. BOUNDED ON THE SOUTH AND EAST BY MRS. PEARL PEARSON MCNEELY; ON THE NORTH BY JAMES; AND ON THE WEST BY 18TH AVENUE. TRACT 2: BEGINNING AT A STAKE AT HOWARD GRAVES PRESENT SOUTHEAST CORNER ON MRS. MCNEELY`S NORTH LINE, APPROXIMATELY 115 FEET EAST OF THE EAST MARGIN OF 18TH AVENUE; RUNS THENCE NORTH 30 FEET TO A STAKE; RUNS THENCE EAST 10 FEET TO A STAKE; RUNS THENCE NORTH 30 FEET TO MRS. JAMES` SOUTH LINE; RUNS THENCE EAST WITH MRS. JAMES SOUTH LINE 89 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO KEENAN`S WEST LINE; RUNS THENCE SOUTH WITH KEENAN`S WEST LINE 46 FEET TO A STAKE; RUNS THENCE WEST WITH KEENAN`S AND LILE`S NORTH LINES 89 FEET TO A STAKE; RUNS THENCE SOUTH 13 FEET TO A STAKE; RUNS THENCE WEST WITH MRS. MCNEELY`S NORTH LINE 10 FEET TO THE BEGINNING. DESCRIPTION TAKEN FROM SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE`S DEED RECORDED IN RB 896, PAGE 1891. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO MARY A. BAKER AND AMANDA L. FAULKNER BY WARRANTY DEED OF HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION DATED APRIL 12, 2007, AS RECORDED IN RECORD BOOK 906, PAGE 637 , IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE OF GIBSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of
the property is believed to be 310 North 18th Avenue, Humboldt, TN 38343. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control.
CURRENT OWNER(S): Mary A. Baker, Amanda L. Faulkner a/k/a Amanda Faulkner
OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Hallmark Credit The sale of the above-described property
shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin Suarez Serrano TN LLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php Tel: (888) 890-5309 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #10868: 2011-03-23 2011-03-30, 2011-04-06
or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on April 21, 2011 at 11:00 AM at the GIBSON County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held at the GIBSON Courthouse, located in Trenton, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Gibson County, Tennessee, to wit: LYING AND BEING IN GIBSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A STAKE IN THE NORTH MARGIN OF ELLIOTT STREET, 163 FEET WEST FROM CENTER LINE OF 22ND AVENUE AND AT HICKS` SOUTHWEST CORNER; RUNS THENCE WEST WITH THE NORTH MARGIN OF ELLIOTT STREET 70 FEET TO A STAKE AT MORELLO`S SOUTHEAST CORNER; RUNS THENCE NORTH WITH MORELLO`S EAST LINE 200 FEET TO A STAKE; RUNS THENCE EAST 70 FEET TO A STAKE; RUNS THENCE SOUTH WITH HICK`S WEST LINE 200 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO THE UNDERSIGNED BY DEED OF RECORD IN OFFICIAL RECORD BOOK 890, PAGE 1845, REGISTER`S OFFICE OF GIBSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 2109 Elliott Street, Humboldt, TN 38343. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control.
CURRENT OWNER(S): Joseph Blakley and Maxine Blakley
OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of the above-described property
shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin Suarez Serrano TN LLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php Tel: (888) 890-5309 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #11099: 2011-03-30 2011-04-06, 2011-04-13
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NEW SEASON - The Gibson County Bass Club kicked off their 2011 year at Yellow Creek at Pickwick Lake. Water was high, but it did not slow down Richard Hamm (center) who won the tournament with a five fish limit of 21 lbs 12 ozs. Hamm set a new record for weight limit for the club on the Tennessee River. He had two fish over 5 lbs. Second place honors went to Mike Williams (not pictured) with a five fish limit of 17 lbs. 14 ozs. Steven Murphy (right) came in third with 11 lbs. and David Bailey (left) fourth with 8 lbs. 2 ozs. Gibson County Bass Club’s next tournament is the Annual Bass Tournament at Gibson County Lake on March 26, 2011. They renamed it the Johnny Mullins Memorial Bass Tournament in honor of Johnny Mullins of Humboldt, a club member who was lost to cancer in December. For more information on the tournament, please call Richard Hamm at 662-4378, Dana Silas at 217-9302 or Harold Thompson at 686-8693.
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but was picked off for the second out of the inning.
Trenton scored two in the second and three in the third inning to push their lead to 9-0 over Humboldt.
The Vikes were retired in order in the second and third.
The Lady Vikings needed at least four runs to extend the game but could only manage one as Taylor Dozier singled and scored
on a passed ball for the final tally of 14-2.
Wright and Dozier had the only runs for the Lady Vikings.
THROWS TO THIRD - Humboldt first basebman, Grant Brittain, chases down an errant throw, wheels and throws across the diamond to try and get the Peabody runner at thrid base.
BASE HIT - Lady Viking leadoff hitter, Lexus Decker, gets a base hit during the Vikes’ doube header with Greenfield. Humboldt lost the first game but came back with an impressive 5-2 win in the nightcap.
IN THE DIRT - Chelsea Haggard, Humboldt’s catcher, scoops up this pitch in the dirt to hold the runner at second. Humboldt split with Greenfield in 14A action.
CHUNKS OUT RUNNER - Humboldt’s Daniel Blankenship fields this ball and throws out a would-be base runner at first during the Vikes’ loss to Trenton Peabody on Monday.
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the second time with a one-out single in the fourth but Brittain forced him at second on a fielder’s choice.
It stayed 9-0 until the top of the seventh when Peabody sent 15 batters to the plate and nine of them scored as they rolled to
an 18-0 victory over the Vikings.
Humboldt had just three hits in the game as Wilhaucks, Shepherd and Blankenship all had singles.
The Vikes have a couple of home games this week before playing in the Sports Plus Classic in Jackson.
