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Pictured Janet Lewis, Fletcher Lewis and Diane Hooper.

Chamber now accepting nominations for annual awards

The Brownsville-Haywood County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for its annual awards. Chamber members are asked to nominate their choices by January 3, 2012. Awards will be presented at the Annual Membership Banquet January 24.

Each year the Chamber honors individuals who have contributed greatly to this community. Those awards include Man of the Year, Woman of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Educator of the Year and Business of the year. This year the business categories will be split into three awards; Small Business of the Year, Business of the Year and Industry of the Year.

Nomination forms can be picked up at the Chamber office, 121 West Main St., or for more details, contact the Chamber at 731-772-2193.

Details of jail certification By CALVIN CARTERccarter@statesgraphic.com

While Sheriff Melvin Bond waits with other state law enforcement concerning rule changes to state jail, there may be one sigh of relief for the Haywood County Justice Complex.

During a recent Tennessee Correction Institute TCI meeting, the jail was recommended for certification by a state jail inspector.

The question of jail certification has been a hot issue for much of the year, following recent inspections of the facility.

Roughly months ago, the jail experienced an inspection from TCI Detention Facility Specialist William R. Kane. It wasn’t Kane’s first trip through the facility, as months prior to that inspection; the specialist found himself inspecting the facility, yet coming away with a few issues.

Kane listed a number of deficiencies he found during his previous inspection, relating to areas of the building, inmate recreation and upkeep of records

But one issue that Kane kept approaching throughout that particular inspection report, were issues of

By CALVIN CARTERccarter@statesgraphic.com

“I have always thought of Christmas time, when it has come round, as a good time; a kind, forgiving, charitable time; the only time I know of, in the long calendar of the year, when men and women seem by one consent to open their shut-up hearts freely, and to think of people below them as if they really were fellow passengers

to the grave, and not another race of creatures bound on other journeys.” ~Charles Dickens

While caught up in the shopping season of deals and presents, it’s sometimes not surprising that people can forget one of the true meanings of the holiday season. But thanks, once again, to the annual Christmas Basket event, it appears that much of

Haywood County has not lost the meaning of giving.Things kicked off earlier this month with Brownsville Radio’s Christmas Basket Radiothon fundraiser, which took place Saturday December 3. As pleasantly expected, the event managed to exceed its projected goal. This year, the radiothon was expected to have collected $25,000 plus from listeners. Yet instead, the event

managed to raise $27,600 in funds.Haywood County Mayor Franklin Smith said that 300 Haywood County families received gift items from the baskets, with 510 children receiving toys.Thanks to the giving hearts of the county, many less fortunate residents were able to experience quite a happy holiday.

Christmas Baskets benefit County

By CALVIN CARTERccarter@statesgraphic.com

It was once said by multi Tour De France winner, Lance Armstrong, that with cancer, medically and emotionally, we have two choices: give up or fight. For those that choose the latter, it’s hardly ever considered an easy battle, for not only the patient but also the loved ones who give their all to take care of them.

Residents, Fletcher, 71, and Janet Lewis, 69, know of this battle first hand. It was on June 7, 2010 that Fletcher, owner of Lewis Construction in Brownsville, was diagnosed with Lung Cancer.

The diagnosis came following Fletcher’s ill conditions since

October 2007. A year later, he had come down with pneumonia.

Despite the odds and hardship, Fletcher has progressed with his cancer fight, with his wife of 51 years, right by his side, doing all that she can to help care for him.

“I’d like to give God glory for giving me the strength to take care of Fletcher and for as well as he is.” Lewis said.

While the cancer isn’t completely gone, it has reached a stable condition. In the last year, Fletcher has gone through five-chemotherapy sessions, along with research treatments.

The cancer still takes a toil, leaving a weakened immune system and Fletcher has been subject to illnesses like staph

infections.Yet, along with Janet’s help,

Fletcher has continued to fight. In fact, these days, you have a good chance of still seeing him in his office for a bit.

“He’s still out and about. He’s a fighter. He has a strong will to live,” Lewis said.

It takes a special kind of person to care for someone during such a difficult time, and the American Cancer Society recognized that recently. In November, Janet was honored with a Caretaker Of The Year Award from a special dinner hosted by the local branch of the ACS in Jackson. During the dinner, singer Gary Morris honored her and a host of others during a special dedication.

Janet described herself

surprised, when she received word from the Director of the Sugar Creek Retirement Center Diane Hooper. Mrs. Hooper was surprised when she received the call from American Cancer Society Community Representative Peggy Donaldson that Janet was going to be honored. Janet noted that she’s not the type of person “who likes to be in the limelight.” Nevertheless, Janet said that she was honored.

For now, she and Fletcher will continue their life with how precious time truly is.

“There is a that saying that you take things a day at a time,” Lewis said. “We take things a second at a time. “We are thankful for every day that we have.”

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Habitat continues projectEven with tricky weather, Habitat For Humanity has continued to make much progress with its latest project. Pictured from Saturday, December 17, Habitat members and local volunteers.Habitat’s latest project is also their 11th home. The projected home is for North Monroe resident Stella Jelks, who has lived in her previous home since 1970. Habitat members initially kicked off the project back in early October. With weather permitting, Habitat members are hoping to finish their latest project in April of next year. They are still happy to take on any volunteers. For more information on volunteering, please call 731-780-7889.

The sun was shining and the mood festive as volunteers loaded vehicles so that 300 families could have a happier holi-day than they expected due to the generous donations to the Christmas Basket Fund. Photo by Vicky Fawcett

see JAIL page 3

Local resident honored by ACS

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Don’t let your 2011 end with an arrest….or worse, death. Plan before you go out, and remember, whether you’ve had way too many or just one too many it’s just not

worth the risk.So, you had a few too many and are thinking of picking up your keys to run to the store or drive yourself home. Think twice before drinking and driving. The minute you put those keys into the ignition, you are putting yourself

at risk as well as any others that may cross your path. If you are not concerned with how drinking and driving can affect you, think of how it can affect your bank account.

Drinking and driving is the kind of phenomenon that provides clues on how to avoid it through those that weren’t so lucky. In addition to drinking and driving facts, there are many drinking and driving myths that people should not believe. Here are some common facts and myths that we can help clear up to help you be safer on the roads:

fact: You are more likely to be in a drinking and driving accident during the holidays. Drinking and driving accidents occur with more frequency during holidays due to ‘acceptable’ drinking at parties and family functions. If at all possible, avoid the roads during major holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the 4th of July.

myth: Coffee will help an impaired driver get home safely. Nothing could be further from the truth. While coffee can keep you awake from the caffeine, it in no way restores vision and other senses affected by alcohol.

fact: Teenage drivers are at a higher risk to be involved in a drinking and driving accident. If you have teenage drivers, do whatever you can to ensure that they observe safe driving practices when they are on the road.

myth: Bigger people can drink more before driving because it won’t have the same affect on them. Wrong again. While having food in your system will absorb more alcohol, just being big will not have the same effect. An overweight person who has not eaten recently will get just as drunk as anyone else when they have a few drinks.

pay close attention to the myths and truths when learning about drinking and driving. in between are the drinking and

driving facts that everyone should know. Sure, you’ve had a few drinks, but you’ll just drive home slowly and safely and you won’t get pulled over

for DUI or get in an accident, right? WRONG! Drinking and driving statistics clearly show that neither your speed nor the degree of your “safe” driving can keep you from getting a DUI.

The majority of DUI offenses do not originate from a speeding stop. Most DUI charges are the result of inconsistent driving observed by an offi cer. I guarantee that these people thought they were driving “safely” as well. Swerving on the road, into the shoulder, or other impaired driving is the leading cause

of resulting DUI charges, according to drinking and driving statistics. No matter how much you think you can handle and still drive, remember that if you are relying on your

speedometer to keep you from getting a DUI, statistics are not in your favor.

Chief Chris Lea and the Brownsville Police Department, Brownsville, Tennessee 731.772.1260

By STEVEN DIEBOLDsdiebold@statesgraphic.com

The Rotary Club’s motto is “Service Above Self”, and on December the 20 the Brownsville Rotary Club showed that they stand by that motto. Anne Banks, President of the Rotary

Club and Lisa Carlton, member of the Board of Directors donated coats and a check to both Scott Street Resource Center and the Boys and Girls Club.

The Rotary Club is a service organization that raises funds in order to give back to the community.

Banks said the local club applied for a District Simplifi ed Grant from the Rotary’s local district, 6760. They received 1500 dollars from the grant. With that money, 750 dollars went towards purchasing coats for Operation Warm. The club donated 24 coats to

the Boys and Girls Club and 24 coats to the Scott Street Resource Center.

The remaining 750 dollars went to purchase bikes for Wheels in Motion. Anderson, Haywood Elementary and Eastside will each receive one bike every six weeks of the

school year. The bike is given to student chosen by the principal at each school.

The Rotary Club also gave a 500-dollar to the Boys and Girls Club and the Scott St Resource Center. This was money that the local club had

made through fundraisers during the year. The money will be used to help buy educational material for the kids.

“We are excited to be in the position to do it. There is no overlapping of service.” said Banks.

Rotary Club brings joy for the Holidays

The Carl Perkins Exchange Club hosted a luncheon with Santa and two of his elves, on December 21, 2011 at the Senior Center. There were 75 in attendance plus

members of the Exchange Club. It was their gift to the seniors of Brownsville.

Nancy Gates and Joan Banks prepared the lunch. Entertainment was provided by SharonWynn,

(the daughter of Andy and Jan Wynn) a Brownsville native that is now a missionary and is teaching at the Nicaragua Christian School. Sharon just recently graduated

valedictorian from Canzion School Of Music, and when not teaching school she spends her summers as a missionary funded by donations only.

Santa and his elves stopped by from the North Pole with wheelbarrows in tow with goodie bags donated by the community for the seniors. He was still checking his

naughty and nice list. The festivities ended with all singing “We wish you a Merry Christmas” and Santa stopping to pose for pictures.

Carl Perkins Exchange Club hosts luncheon

Gim Bell President of the Boys and Girls Club receives a 500-dollar check and 24 coats from the Brownsville Rotary Club. From left to right Lisa Carl-ton, Michael Banks, Gim Bell, and Anne Banks. Photo by Steven Diebold

Caren Jones Program Director of the Scott Street Resource Center receives a 500-dollar check and 24 coats from the Brownsville Rotary Club. From left to right Sherly Wilson Physical Offi cer and Program Coordi-nator, kids from the Scott St Resource Center, , Anne Banks Caren Jones, and Lisa Carlton.

Photo by Steven Diebold

Photos by Victoria Cooper

The Brownsville States-Graphic, Thursday, December 29, 2011 — Page 3

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Come join us for New Year’s Eve, big variety of music and a little karaoke, food provided beginning at 6:30.

Beginning January 8th we will start opening on Sundays, 12:30 to 8. Come watch the football games

on our big screen TVs.

We have a full kitchen with a great variety of food, hand-pattied char-grilled burgers, chicken, fried green tomatoes, salads, variety of appetizers and much more.

We do accept call in orders also.

Pool tournament every Thursday night beginning at 8:00pm. Karaoke every Saturday night beginning at

7:00pm.

inspection, relating to areas of the building, inmate recreation and upkeep of records

But one issue that Kane kept approaching throughout that particular inspection report, were issues of staffi ng, which was something the Haywood County Budget Committee considered heavily while drafting the budget, often coming up with a recommended fi gure before changing that idea around.

Kane initially wrote during a previous

inspection that “I think that after review of this inspection if it was not evident before in my last eight years of inspections and “Staffi ng Assessment” that recommended the need for 42-correctional offi cers and the “Staffi ng Analysis” conducted by Jim Hart of CTAS that recommended 38-correctional offi cers or 35-correctional offi cers if road deputies conducted the outside transport and a clerk was moved from the front offi ce to

the jail side public access window; it should be evident now that the facility needs additional staff.”

The county instead worked in their budget to hire two employees.

It looks as if the sheriff’s department good feelings on their last inspection aren’t unwarranted. And that perhaps the issue of staffi ng and TCI have fi nally reached a conclusion, at least for now.

JAIL continued

The planning committee of the annual Jubilee Day Program is pleased to announce the acceptance by Pastor Leonard Byrum of Christ Temple Apostolic Church to be the keynote speaker for the Jubilee Celebration, January 1, 2012 at First Baptist Church, located at 311 East Jefferson Street in Brownsville.

Pastor Byrum was born Marc 22, 1962 to Lee Edward and Iratean Byrum. He is the husband of Donna Byrum to whom he has been married for 22 years. Pastor Byrum is a 1982 graduate of Haywood County High School. After graduation, he became fully employed at Dyna-Metal Corporation.

Pastor Byrum was born again, baptized and fi lled with the Holy Ghost in November of 1990. After giving his life to Christ, he became a member of the Usher Board, Choir and Van Ministries. He also served as head of the Brotherhood. Pastor Byrum heeded the call to ministry and subsequently was

mentored by his pastor, the late Mother Hattie Barron of Christ Temple Apostolic Faith Church located at 404 E. Cherry Street, Brownsville through interim Pastor Elder Charles Warlick. As a result of his faithfulness and commitment to Jesus Christ, he was ordained and appointed Pastor of Christ Temple Apostolic Church in the year 2000

by Bishop Sherman Merrith.

Since his ordination, Pastor Byrum has continued to faithfully serve with focus on prison ministry in Mason, as well as Brownsville Pastor Byrum has an intense desire to fulfi ll the commandment of the lord by preaching the gospel and converting souls to Jesus Christ. Hence his

efforts are geared toward community outreach and never ending desire to disciple and win souls for Christ.

The community is invited to attend the Jubilee Celebration, January 1, 2012. The program will begin at 6:01 p.m. at First Baptist church 311 East Jefferson Street.

Jubilee Day to be held

Joey Gerter, a Certifi ed Public Accountant, has relocated and joined the fi rm of Cowart, Reese, Sargent, P.C., formally Cozart and Associates, in Brownsville. He was born in Natchez, Mississippi, where he graduated in 1999 from Natchez High School. He then attended the University of Mississippi and graduated in 2003 with

a Bachelor of Accountancy, and in 2005 with a Master of Accountancy. He is a member of the Mississippi Society of Certifi ed Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certifi ed Public Accountants. Along with his wife, Sue Bryan Geter and son, Bryan, they are now happy to call Brownsville their

hometown. He and his family are excited to become a part of Haywood County and have many family roots in Brownsville. His wife, Sue, is the granddaughter of Mrs. Suzie Tipton. Brownsville already seems like home to them. For all your tax and accounting needs contact him at 731-772-2273.

Gerter joins Cowart, Reese, Sargent P.C.

It pays to Shop Brownsville First

It paid to shop at home for these lucky winners of the Shop Brownsville First Big Prize Give-A-Way. The campaign kicked-off December 4, with 20 local merchants participating. With every $10 purchase through December 22, residents were given a chance to win one of three big prizes; a 40” fl at screen TV, an E-reader and his and her Citizen watches. Winners were drawn

at noon, December 23, at the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center. Pictured with their prizes are (from left) Julie Taylor, Lori Hatcher and Santia Taylor. This is

the second year for the event sponsored by the Brownsville Business Association. Photo by Steven Diebold

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Christmas aftermath

Can we be at the end of another year already? It seems just last week that we were wrapping up 2010, but already I am noticing lists of the major news stories and signifi cant deaths of the year now ending.

And as always, the list of important deaths is populated by innovators and actors, politicians and sports fi gures and others who wrote their names large across our national consciousness, people like Steve Jobs, Osama bin Laden and Elizabeth Taylor will be on everyone’s list.

But there were others who passed away whose importance, or contributions, touched or infl uenced our lives in ways less obtrusive ways we may not have even been aware of. Or it may be that their 15 minutes of fame were so long ago they have outlived the memory of their moment.

People, for example, like Frank Neuhauser. You’ve never heard of him, but in 1925 his name was in every major newspaper in the country for winning the very fi rst National Spelling Bee.

Jean Bartel was a UCLA student when she was named Miss America of 1943. She used her title to sell an astounding $2.5 million worth of war bonds, and she was also the person who came up with the idea of awarding scholarships to pageant winners.

Henry Coover Jr. invented Super Glue in the 1950’s. It’s still holding all kinds of things together.

Alan Haberman was chairman of the grocery industry committee that came up in 1973 with the idea of using the now ubiquitous bar codes that revolutionized not only the grocery business, but nearly every other aspect of our lives as well.

John Chervokas was an advertising man who came up with one of the most popular advertising lines ever, “Please Don’t Squeeze the Charmin!” Edie Stevenson came up with the famous Life cereal commercial featuring “Mikey” and an off camera kid saying, “He likes it! Mikey likes it.” Eugene Kummel was in charge of the agency that came up with Coca-Cola’s “I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing” ad campaign in the 1970’s and also Miller Lite beer’s slogan, “Everything you always wanted in a beer and less.”

But for those who wanted more, Peter Marcher Jr. developed the formula for Colt 45 Malt liquor. Arch West was leader of the team at Frito-Lay that came up with Doritos corn chips in 1964.

Elliot Handler was a pioneering toy maker who, along with his wife, founded the Mattel Toy Company in 1945. Among their introductions were Hot Wheels and two teenaged dolls they named after their own children, Barbie and

Ken.Famous athletes’

deaths are always noted, but what about the not so famous, some of whom were almost as good as those whose names you know? What about Lynn Chandnois? He was a special teams star for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1950’s whose kickoff return average of 29.6 yards was second in history only to Gayle Sayers.

Dodger outfi elder Gino Cimoli was the fi rst major league baseball player to have an at bat on the west coast. It was in 1958, the fi rst game after the Giants and Dodgers moved to California. He struck out.

Another former Dodger, Tony Malinosky, who died this year at 101, was baseball’s oldest living major leaguer. He retired in 1937.

Emory Bellard was an assistant football coach at Texas when he came up with the idea for a new offensive formation. It was called the wishbone.

There are always military fi gures on any list of noteworthy deaths, because the old barracks ballad is wrong; old soldiers do indeed die, and many did in 2011. One was 105-year-old Albert Brown, oldest American survivor of the horrid Bataan Death March in 1942 in which 11,000 soldiers died at the hands of the Japanese in the Philippines.

Former marine Lloyd Oliver was one of the original 29 Navajo Code Talkers of WWII. They sent thousands of messages regarding

troop movements and battlefi eld tactics in their native language to the complete baffl ement of the Japanese code breakers in the Pacifi c.

Speaking of the war in the Pacifi c, it was US Navy radioman, Ed Chiapowski, who sent the fi rst message on December 7, 1941 that Pearl Harbor was being bombed by the Japanese. He was 89.

Others are almost impossible to categorize. N i n e t y - s i x - y e a r - o l d A.M.E. Logan was the oldest Avon Lady in the world. Named by her father for the church he was pasturing, she was still driving and delivering products to her customers until shortly before her death. Norma Zimmer was Lawrence Welk’s “Champagne Lady” from 1962 to 1980.

Dorothy Young, 103, was the last surviving stage assistant of Harry Houdini. She allegedly knew how he escaped from his famous Chinese Water Torture Cell, but she carried the secret to her death.

P s y c h o t h e r a p i s t Judy Lewis, who died at 76, began life as the illegitimate love child of Clark Gable and Loretta Young.

All of them dead, and mostly forgotten, but once each of them was famous for something, at least for a few minutes of their lives, and most of them made a difference in all of our lives, however small.

That’s more than most people do.

Christmas 2011 is now history for the most part. However, there is some unfi nished business that must be done.

The biggest task is clean up. For those who haven’t participated in recycling in the county, now would be an ideal time to start. Many of us would prefer to place this assignment on the back burner, but if you had as many celebrating at your place as we did, you quickly realized that some space was needed to get about.

The most pressing post Christmas activity seems to be the return of gifts that need to be replaced for various reasons.

Anyone riding around any town in this area on the day after Christmas would have quickly noted the different environment on Christmas Eve verses the day after Christmas.

Large parking lots were practically empty compared to the shopping days before Christmas. Inside the stores, there was no mad rush for position in the shopping lanes and the busiest section just happened to be the customer service section that was busy handling returns.

On one occasion, a

special negotiation was going on between the clerk and a young boy who appeared to be about eight years old. He was asking the clerk about exchanging an inoperable iPhone for one that would work properly. The clerk was having a hard time determing proof of purchase. When the clerk asked the youngster who purchased the merchandise, he said, “No one. Santa brought it to me.” It became evident that the clerk was braced for a challenge.There was also an elderly gentleman who had received a cell phone for Christmas. It just happened to be one of those fancy complicated devices that would do everything but comb your hair. Had he known the proper command, it might have done that as well.

The gentleman made it clear that he did not want one of those fancy phones. He just wanted a telephone to make calls and nothing else.

I’m not sure whether or not the old man ever convinced the clerk of the type of phone that he really wanted.

Now we never had

many carry back items when I was growing up. It seemed like Santa knew exactly everything we needed and all the pertinent information about each of us. He knew all the sizes of the wearing apparel that was worn.

Christmas was the time of the year when we received most of the items that we needed to make it through the year. There was not much opportunity for wants. We were too happy to have what we needed.

We also very seldom, if ever, received a defective toy. I’m told the reason for such success was that Ole Santa had an opportunity to check out his merchandise before taking off from the North Pole. Perhaps, he had more elves and cheaper wages back then.

A recent survey reveals that 60 percent of Christmas shoppers returned to the places of purchase with at least one item to be exchanged. That same survey revealed that 74 percent of shoppers responding reported that their items of exchange were clothing.

This year is quickly coming to a close. How is that possible? It seems like just yesterday that it was the beginning of 2011. Time certainly does fl y. We hope that everyone had a “Happy Hanukkah” and/or a “Merry Christmas.” The library will be closed on Monday, January 2, 2012 in observance of the New Year. Happy New Year everyone!

Have you heard about our free computer classes? We are excited to be able to offer free computer classes starting January 3, 2012. Classes will be offered on Tuesdays. There is a morning class at 8:30 a.m. and an afternoon class at 3 p.m. Classes last an hour.

There is also Lab Time being offered on Fridays at the same times (8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.) and for the same amount of time (1 hour) for each class participant. The fi rst class is Beginning Computers on January 3. The second class is Microsoft Word on January 10. The third class is Creating E-mails on January 17. The fourth class is FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) on January 24. The fi fth class is Creating Resumes on January 31. Space is limited. We have only 10 spaces per class. Reservations are required. Come by the library today and sign-up for these FREE computer classes.

In addition to the computer classes beginning in January, here is the rest of our January schedule. Since the fi rst and third Mondays are holidays, Toddler Time will be offered on the January 9 and January 23 at 11a.m. All toddlers and their caregivers are invited to come to the library to hear stories, color and have a light snack. Lunch and Learn will be offered on Wednesday, January 25 at noon. If you know of someone who would be a great presenter for Lunch and Learn, please contact the library at 772-9534.

Happy Reading and see you next year!

By Denise Phillips

Wellwood/Zion NewsBy Denise Phillips

Wellwood/Zion NewsI want to wish everyone

a HAPPY NEW YEAR!As we ended our last

worship in 2011 at Zion on Christmas Day, Dr. Agee left us with an awesome message. What is Christmas all about? Then using Isaiah and various New Testament passages, he answered that question. Christmas is all about faith, hope, love and worship!

Nicole Johnson and her mother stopped by on their way home from Church Sunday. They had an early worship service, and of course, it’s always good to hear from Nicole.

Sunday afternoon we enjoyed about 50 family and friends at our home.

Adam and Kim Smith enjoyed about the same at their home. There’s nothing like family get-togethers! I hope everyone had as much fun as we did.

Zion’s youth have been busy working with “RIFA” in Jackson while school is out and handing out care packages to truckers on Christmas Day. Thanks to all youth that helped with these

mission projects along with Lee Morris and her family. Thanks to Rad Ellington for directing our youth ministry and to the many parents involved as well.

Several Zion folks went Christmas caroling Wednesday night. I skipped out this year to eat with my brother Tommy and his family in Whiteville. When Judy calls and says she’s having chicken and dumplings, Jimmy can’t say no. Of course, I had to go too!

Rex Barnes had a great time hunting with Avery Schwarz, Ryan Siler and Timmy Barnes, so he did not make it to the prayer breakfast Thursday. However, I ran into Floyd Shelton at the Burger Basket Friday night and he said there were 10 at the breakfast and Bill Kendrick led the devotion. Anyone interested in joining this faithful group of men, come to Zion’s family life center every Thursday morning at six.

Alice Elrod (mama) has been sick and did not get to attend the “girls of 56”

luncheon on the 20th. I did not hear from Jessie English, but do know that she keeps up with mama through this news. She is better now, but I know that she missed her friends.

She did try to cook pies and cakes on the 23rd at our house and then went to Belinda’s to visit with her family, but had to go to the emergency room Saturday. After giving her fluids through an IV and running several tests, she was better, but still doesn’t know what was wrong.

There will be no prayer breakfast December 29. Don’t forget January 16 is the new date for our Discipleship Rally at Poplar Corner Church.

Pray for those who are sick, our military personnel and their families, the shut-ins, those who have lost loved ones and the leaders of our country.

Call me at 772-4257 if you have news or email me at phillipsd6@k12tn.net. People want to know!

By Vicki Williams

Hillville - Eurekaton News

By Vicki Williams

Hillville - Eurekaton NewsWell, the hustle and

bustle of the Christmas season is behind us now. I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and remembered the true reason for the season.

Now as we begin a New Year, I hope everyone has a very happy and prosperous upcoming year.

As most of you know, my column has been missing the last few weeks.

Life can change in a blink of an eye and my family certainly learned this a few weeks ago with the death of my brother, Jeff. Our family has been truly blessed with an overwhelming show of support and love during our time of loss from our friends, family and even from people who never met my brother, but came to know him through Facebook on the West Tennessee Hunters page, which he administered. Please continue to keep our family in your prayers, especially my Mom, Olivia Watson and Jeff’s kids, Tyler

and Emily Watson and Hunter and Hayley Roten. Our comfort comes in knowing that Jeff is at peace now and that one day we will see him again.

Mt. Pleasant UMC will have a New Year’s Eve Celebration on Saturday, December 31 at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

Happy Anniversary to Mr. and Mrs. Luther Austin who will celebrate on New Years Day!

Birthday wishes this week to Danny Austin, Lou Qualls, Allen Hendrix, Christy Williams, Carey Thompson, Bro. Claudie Hammers, Renea Townsend, Debbie Qualls and Tammy McFarland.

Prayer requests this week include David McClanahan, Luther and Edna Austin, Robert Campbell, Anneli Myers, James Elrod, Rosie Pentz, Sharon Bouillion, Linda Kirkland, Ruth Vestal, William Logan, Sandra Goodman, Leah Scallions, Enid Powell, Darlene Rossen, Fletcher Lewis, Dorothy Bruce, Earline Benard, Shirley Morgan,

the military, the nation and the community.

Sympathy to the families of Mrs. Mary Jeffries, Mrs. Mamie Carter, Mr. Willie Lee Shaw, Mrs. Linda Kirkland and Mrs. Margaret Byrd in the loss of their loved ones.

In closing, our Thought for the Week is “A sense of God’s presence can sustain us through life’s darkest nights,” as published in the Upper Room Devotional by Margaret Gordon of New Zealand. During the past few weeks, as I have prayed and searched for answers during this trial in my life, I realized that God’s presence renewed my faith and continues to give me courage to go on. Because of this I can offer assurance to others that we are never alone. I pray that God will help each of us to know His love and presence are with us always especially in our darkest nights.

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

Until next week... God bless.

By Sylessie Ross

Union NewsBy Sylessie Ross

Union News“This then is the

message which we have heard of him and declare unto you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with him and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanses us from all sin.” -John 1:5-7

My hopes are that everyone had a very Merry Christmas, we surely did. Our pastor Rev. Hardin preached a wonderful sermon Sunday from St. Matthew 26:26-30. All in attendance enjoyed him. We were so happy to have my daughter-in-law, Rosalyn Ross, grandchildren, Dawn and Chris, along with his fiancé, Marketta, and their daughter, Sakara, with us for Christmas, it’s always a joy to have them.

My niece, Alma Jean Anthony, and my brother, Robert Gaines, visited with my sister, Ethel Mae, brother-in-law, Whit Clark and family Christmas Day, to our

house for dinner with us, then on to Jackson to my niece, Connie Lee’s home for fellowship with her and her family. She had gumbo and bbq and all the trimmings. My brother, William Gaines, was able to join them. He had a wonderful time.

Emma (Doll) Pender had her entire family for Christmas dinner and her birthday celebration Christmas Day. My granddaughter, Nikita, her kids, Kaeylyn and Kendall, spent Christmas in Des Moines and Iowa City, Iowa with her mother, Diane Currie, and the rest of the family. They had a wonderful time. Annie Mae Wilson, my cousin, visited with Emma Lue (Goldie) Graves Sunday. She was so happy to see her.

Rev. Currie, pastor of Browns Creek Baptist Church, some of the deacons and trustees visit with some of their members over the weekend in their homes and nursing facilities, I know they were glad to see them.

I’m currently caring for my brother, William Gaines, and sometimes he gets lonely. I’m always here when

family does stop by or call. He’s always glad to see them. My nieces, Connie, Wyoming and Alma Jean, along with my brother, Robert, come to visit often.

Kim Chandler, the youth advisor at Browns Creek and the youth surprised Mrs. Annie Flora Forrest with flowers and a cupcake-cake Sunday for her birthday.

Please continue to check on our elderly. Pray for those that have lost loved ones and pray for the Burks family in the loss of Mammie Ruth (Baby Ruth) Burks-Carter. Please pray for our sick and shut-ins: Emma Lue (Goldie) Graves, Sammie Hines, Rex Bond, Pearl Gray, Iola Love, James (Jinny B) Bond, Leroy Anthony, Pearline Jones, Kizzie Boyd, Mr. and Mrs. L.C. Pirtle, Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Thomas White, Glenn White, William Gaines, Estella Franks, Annie Flora Forrest, Hattie Gause, Mattie Mae Boyd, Mossie Mae Hines Fuller and Rosie Mae Bond of St. Louis, MO.

If anyone has any news, please contact me by Sunday afternoon.

Brownsville States Graphic(Brownsville, Tenn.) December 29, 2011

Mrs. Mamie Ruth Carter, 86, died Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at her residence in Brownsville.

Funeral services will be Saturday, December 31,

2011 at noon at Browns Creek Baptist Church under the direction of Rawls Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Browns Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

There will be a visitation on Saturday from 11 a.m. until time of service at Browns Creek Baptist Church.

Mr. Willie Lee Shaw, 78, died Sunday, December 25, 2011 at his residence in Brownsville. Funeral services will be

Friday, December 30, 2011 at noon at Bluff Creek Baptist Church in Bells. Interment will be in Powell Cemetery

in Bells. There will be a visitation on Friday from 11 a.m. until time of service at Bluff Creek Baptist Church.

Brownsville States Graphic(Brownsville, Tenn.) December 29, 2011

Ms. Mary Frank Jeffries, 92, died Friday, December 23, 2011 at Haywood Park Community Hospital.

Funeral services were conducted December 27, 2011 at First Baptist Church under the

direction of Rawls Funeral Home. Interment followed in Rosenwald Cemetery.

Brownsville States Graphic(Brownsville, Tenn.) December 29, 2011

Mrs. Mamie Ruth CarterDate of Death - December 21, 2011

Mr. Willie Lee ShawDate of Death - December 25, 2011

Ms. Mary Frank JeffriesDate of Death - December 23, 2011

Ms. Kay Graham Schulz Reynolds, age 60, resident of the Somerville Community, former resident of the Dancyville Community in Haywood County and wife of the late Robert “Bob” Arthur Reynolds died Saturday morning, December 17, 2011 at Baptist Trinity Hospice House in Collierville.

Services of

Remembrance for Mrs. Reynolds were conducted Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at Dancyville United Methodist Church. Interment followed in the Dancyville United Methodist Church Cemetery. Arrangements were provided by Peebles Fayette County Funeral Homes and Cremation Center — Main Chapel of Somerville.

Mrs. Reynolds was born August 29, 1951 in Memphis to the late Barton Brown Schulz and Mary Graham Schulz, residents of the Dancyville Community for many years before their death. She received her education in the Haywood County Public School Systems. She received her degree from the University of Memphis and was a

former teacher at the Brownsville High School in earlier years. She will be remembered as a talented woman who left her mark on the lives of many.

She is survived by two brothers, Walter Barton Schulz of Cordova and David Graham Schulz of Springfield, SC; two stepsons, Robert Arthur Reynolds, Jr. of Westfield, IN, Daniel Jon Reynolds of Zionsville, IN; a special niece and nephew, Ashley Schulz, Matthew Schulz; six grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

The family requests that memorials be directed to the Dancyville United Methodist Church or Dancyville Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 39, Stanton, TN 38069.

Ms. Kay Graham Schulz ReynoldsDate of Death - December 17, 2011

Brownsville States Graphic(Brownsville, Tenn.) December 29, 2011

Mr. James B. “Jimmy” White, age 68, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2011 in the Decatur County General Hospital.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1p.m. Friday, December 30, 2011 in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Brownsville Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Friday, December 30, 2011 from 11a.m. -1 p.m. in the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home.

Mr. White was preceded in death by his father: Henry Bennett White and his mother: LaUna Frances Escue White. He is survived by his sister: Pat Hale (Jimmy) of Sugar Tree; a

brother: Charles W. White (Korda), Huntsville, AL; one nephew: Shane White; one niece: Whitney Cunningham; one aunt: Jane Escue Spencer, Pelham, AL; and six cousins: Jerry Escue, Cynthia Hunt, Linda Everson, Curt Spencer, Sonny Bishop and Barbara Bishop.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials be made to Marvin’s Chapel Cemetery Fund, c/o Clarence Escue, 4642 Hwy 76 S, Brownsville, TN 38012

Mr. James B. “Jimmy” White, Date of Death - December 27, 2011

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By Martha H. Jones

Holly Grove NewsBy Martha H. JonesBy Martha H. JonesBy Martha H. Jones

Holly Grove News

By Shirley Tucker, Activity Director

Sugar CreekRetirement Center News

By Shirley Tucker, Activity Director

Sugar CreekRetirement Center News

Time to say goodbye to 2011 and look forward to 2012. Isn’t it fun to wonder what the New Year will bring! You never know, do you? I especially don’t know since this will be my last column for Sugar Creek. I told Diane the other day that I’m getting too old for all this fun stuff. Not really, but after eight years I decided it is time to let these young girls have some fun for a while.

Congratulations to Katie McAdams on her 90th birthday. Her children, Laura Hillis and family from Brentwood and Jim McAdams and his family from here in Brownsville, had a big birthday party for her here at Sugar Creek Sunday afternoon. It was a lovely affair and Mrs. Katie enjoyed every minute of it… especially all her friends who dropped by!

Have had lots of visitors stopping by to wish the residents a Merry Christmas.

Jim Frazier came from Jackson to see MyraJo Hurley who has been a life-long friend of his. Michael Meck came by to see Donald Markwart one day. Angela Starnes, Lou Philpot’s daughter

from Henderson, came to see Katie McAdams last week. She couldn’t be here for the birthday party, but stopped to see her early. Eleanor Rooks’ daughter, Anne from Memphis, came to see her. Bill Patton, from Little Rock, came to bring Christmas presents for his 100 year old mother, Floy Patton. Hope he brought lots of them; any one who lives to be 100 deserves every thing she can get and then some.

Barry Sceals, chairman of the deacons at Woodland Baptist Church, dropped by to see us this week and get all the equipment set up for their choir. They came to entertain the residents and sing their Christmas cantata for us. The residents love all this music they get to hear during the Christmas season. Beside the big choir coming on Friday, their Acteen girls came Tuesday. This choir consisted of Amelia Moore, Anne Marie Sceals, Lauren Markowski, Breanne Sills, Sarah Bond and Hannah Stanley and was under the direction of Melissa Moore, Dr. Mike Moore’s wife.

They not only came to

sing, but brought hand made Christmas cards and cookies. Thank you so much girls. You can come back any time.

John Windrow flew in from Honolulu and that was all it took to get his mother, “Bo, ” out of the hospital and back here at Sugar Creek. We’re glad to have her back and him here.

Went on a mystery Christmas lunch this week and since this paper won’t come out till after the fact, I’ll tell you where we went – to Will Allen and Nancy Weddington’s beautiful home. This is the third time she’s had us for Christmas so from now on it won’t be a “mystery” lunch - it’s now a TRADITION. Thank you so much, Nancy!

Mia Diamond, Julie Coulston and Susan Permenter came and sang for us this week also. They have formed a group called “Generation.” We enjoyed their harmony and hope they’ll come again soon.

Words of Wisdom: “You can’t go back and make a brand new start, but you can start from now and make a brand-new ending.”

By Marty Williams

Around TownDid you have a

fantabulous Christmas?? The Williams’ clan had an incredible one! Unusual, but fantastic! I feel we witnessed a Christmas miracle! We had Christmas a week early with our children and grandchildren then made a fast and furious trip to Ohio, to take my mom her Christmas gifts, because they were too bulky to ship. It was worth every mile of the 10 hour trip! Family is an amazing thing, isn’t it? Joy comes in unexpected packages, doesn’t it? I genuinely believe in Christmas Miracles!

Frank and Vicky Fawcett had an awesome Christmas at Wesley Lake. Both sons, daughter-in-laws and grandchildren, were there. With the boys being in the military and both having served overseas, it is the first Christmas together as a family in 6 years! Either one or both have always been stationed somewhere. This was the first time the grandkids, Emma and Ethan, had a Christmas together. They had a total of 12 for lunch. I am sure that family took great pleasure in the cooking Vicky did for the occasion! That woman can cook! (MiMi, as she is known to her grandchildren) had a terrific time, especially with the opening of the gifts!

Katherine Horn had her dad and stepmother

(Lee and Dee Marsh) here visiting, from Ormond Beach, Florida. They had a marvelous visit and Katherine hated for them to head back home!

Myra Miller had all their family on the Moss’s side at their house on Christmas Eve, to celebrate Christmas!

Julie Dahlhauser’s godson, Matthew Dahlhauser, joined the Air Force this past summer and came home on leave for Christmas! A bunch of them went to meet him at the Nashville airport and then went to see ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ at the Belcourt Theater! This movie has been a touchstone for the Dahlhauser family for many years and it will be even more special this time, since their own “Harry” came home for Christmas… just like in the movie! Fortunately, none of them were missing $8000! ‘No man is a failure who has friends’…or family!

Peggy and Robert Haynes’ house was buzzing over the holidays! Scott, Brandy, Anna and Mia Haynes from Cordova, also, Matt, Stacy and Harris High from Paris, Texas, came home Christmas Eve to celebrate! Stacy and Harris are extending their stay in Brownsville for another week. I know this was definitely no hardship on Peggy and Robert!

Barry Presley had a magnificent crowd of

Presley’s, Westover’s and Stoots, in his home on Christmas Eve, for the traditional Presley Christmas. There was sensational food, catching up on family happenings, seeing some additions to the family for the first time and the children singing their carols. The tradition always starts with the reading of the Christmas Story and is related to receiving their gifts. Singing of Mary Did You Know, played on the guitar by Dida-Grover Westover, was one of the highlights of the evening! After the seriousness of the evening came the opening of the gifts and there was enough paper, ribbon, boxes and tissue to fill one dumpster alone! A thrill was added when Brett Stoots and Chris Westover arrived home from college for a few days, to share the Christmas spirit. Hooper, Whitt and Harrison took advantage of that! It was a touching moment when Mawmaw, (Fay Presley) watched her tradition being carried on from generation to generation. We all must cherish our moments forever!

My New Year’s resolution is for compassion and tenderness to follow us in to the new year.

Let me hear from you! Aroundtownmarty@aol.com or 780-4111.

“Price of Peace,” was the subject of the message. Isaiah prophesied, unto us a child is born and a son is given and the government will rest on His shoulders, among His titles would be Price of Peace. Everyone is in search of peace today, but Jesus is the only one who can bring lasting peace. There was no peace at His birth, but He is the means by which mankind can have peace with God by trusting in Jesus for salvation. The Praise Girls sang, “Peace on Earth” for special music. The church welcomed Allen and Diane Simms on their profession of faith. Our service at Holly Grove Church was well attended Sunday with approximately 140 in attendance. Another year is on the horizon. If you are a senior adult, like me, you ask where have those years gone? It seems only last year that we were looking to a new century. As we look back, those years have been filled with valleys and mountaintops, but as Jan Outlaw sings, “The God of the Mountain is the God of the Valley.” Most of life is lived in-between these two, but He is also there in the everyday struggles of life. Out of nine children, I was the youngest, and since 2000 I have lost my last sister and brother, and like many of you I have lost many good friends. God has been good, our granddaughters have finished college, married, and we have three great-grandchildren. Life goes on, and God is with us in the future whatever it holds.

Happy birthday to Amanda Vales, Sloan Leath, Jay Hopper, Dylan Spotts, Sandra Tindle and Jessica Lovelace. We express sympathy to Bettye Moody and her

family in the death of Mr. Joe Moody.

Ricky and Kathy Hopper, Alan and Debbie Jones and Dewey and Martha Jones celebrated the season by enjoying a meal together at a Jackson restaurant on Monday night before Christmas.

Robert and Betty Barden have been busy celebrating with family. The Barden family celebrated together recently, then the Robison family came together last week, followed by the Lewises gathering at the Barden’s camphouse. As we grow older, families are so important to us.

God does answer prayers. Let’s continue to remember family members, church family and friends who are experiencing illness, some who are extremely sick. If God doesn’t choose to heal, sometimes He blesses with remission of the illness. The Christian wins regardless.

Linda Hayes will have more tests done, and Garit Kail is scheduled for treatments, Bill

Parker is scheduled for back surgery and Elvin Wells is home following surgery and is doing well. George Duncan has been moved into a room. Remember these in prayer along with Viola Brown, Ted Mann, Ruth Taylor, James Lewis, Rex Bond and Jeff Parker. Others are Robert and Betty Barden, Fletcher Lewis, Sandra Posey, Betty Friend, Steve Sullivan, Billie Winbush and Melissa Vaughn.

Heath and Julie Hopkins, Hayden and John from Hernando, Tiffanie Rosales from Clarksville, Brent and Jessica Byrd and Alan and Debbie Jones and Jennifer joined Dewey, Martha and Lorie Jones for a family celebration on Christmas Day following church services.

Brother Fred and Nancy Campbell had their daughters, Rachel, Christy and Carey, their husbands and families for Christmas, and Marjorie Williams had all her family to celebrate Christmas.

Bethel - Belle Eagle News

By Betty ScottBy Betty Scott

Bethel - Belle Eagle NewsChristmas has come

and gone but many are still enjoying the holidays away from school or work. So far we have had only a dusting of snow, so I am sure that a big one will come later.

Mary Scallions and Betty Scott did some last minute shopping in Dyersburg last Wednesday. Mary still suffers from dizziness, but has good days and bad days.

Lucille Matlock served breakfast for her family last Saturday morning. After eating, everyone played dirty Santa. Kenneth and Bettye Sargent treated their family to dinner

Sunday. The four Marbury girls and their children and grandchildren were present.

Bill and Jane Kendrick had their family gathering Sunday night. Ricky and Betty Scott spent Christmas with their family at the home of Greg and Wanda Harwell.

Bethel Community Church held worship services last Sunday. We were glad to have Ruthie Harmon Lewis and daughter, Katie, join us.

After church Ricky and Betty Scott attended the movie “War Horse”. Now I know that Christmas Day is the biggest ticket

sales of the year. This was a nice way to spend an afternoon after the holidays. Robert Earl and Betsy Thornton hosted the Christmas gathering of the late Nick and Pattie Thornton children and their families on Monday. Approximately 70 people attended this bring-a-dish event. Those attending from this community were Gaylon Herron family, Jay Kendrick family, Kenny Kendrick family and Ruthie Lewis family. Thought for the week: “People can know that we are followers of Christ by our attitudes and actions.”

Crestview NewsWe welcome Mrs. Garnet

Henry and Mr. George Duncan to our facility and hope they enjoy their stay with us.

Thank you volunteers for coming this week: Christ Temple ladies, C C Club, Beech Grove Church of Christ, First Assembly of God Church ladies, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Westside Church of Christ, Mrs. Mary Barkens, Mrs. Juanita Austin, Bingo ladies and Brownsville Baptist WMU.

Thank you to Mrs. Dora Mann for the bananas she brought for our snack bingo on Saturday. We certainly appreciate all the bananas she has bought throughout the year. Thank you to Westside Church of Christ for bringing snack crackers for each patient

on Monday night.We have had so many

people bringing the patients gifts, cards, etc. Mrs. Gennett Rogers, Pastor Hardin and The London Branch Church, Douglas Chapel CME Church, Jefferson Street Church of Christ, Ms. Nicole Johnson’s fourth grade class, The Northwest District Missionary Society, Dr. Willie Mae Willett, President, Farmers Chapel, Peaceful Chapel MB Church, Beech Grove Church of Christ, Iglesia Bautistia Cristo - Spanish Church, Presbyterian Youth, Brownsville Baptist Youth, Mrs. Juanita Austin, Ben Rich Center; thank you, thank you to each and every one of you. If I left someone out, it certainly wasn’t intentional. May

God bless each of you.Our monthly birthday

party for January will be January 5 at 2 p.m. We would like to wish the following patients a very happy birthday: Mrs. Brenda Howard (1-3), Mrs. Gracie Ferrell (1-4), Mr. Johnny Evans (1-9), Mr. Willie Jackson (1-11), Mr. Elmer (Bubba) Johnson (1-16), Mr. Eddie Tyus (1-21), Mrs. Kathryn Taliaferro (1-28) and Mr. Ricky Williams (1-31).

Thought for the Week: “From the fullness of God’s grace we have all received one blessing after another.” – John 1:16. May God’s blessings continue to flow to each of you into the coming year. Happy New Year!

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page7ASSEMBLY OF GODDANCYVILLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD13925 Hwy 76 North

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

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

ANTIOCH BAPTIST8432 Hwy. 79 N. • 772-5682

BETHESDA MISSIONARY BAPTIST126 Baxter St. • 772-3388

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

BROWNS CREEK BAPTIST673 Brown Creek Rd. • 772-2288

BROWNSVILLE BAPTIST5 N. Wilson Ave. • 772-9753

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

CALVARY BAPTIST624 Hatchie St. • 772-0192

CANE CREEK BAPTIST1904 Cane Creek Road • 772-1033

CHAPEL HILL MISSIONARY BAPTIST1077 Shaw Loop • 772-4840

FIRST BAPTIST311 E. Jefferson St. • 772-1187

FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST294 Friendship Rd. • 772-8060

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

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

HICKORY GROVE BAPTISTHickory Grove Haynes Rd. • 772-1259

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

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

LONDON BRANCH BAPTISTLondon Branch Rd. • 772-2283

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

MACEDONIA BAPTIST103 Macedonia Rd. • 772-4770

MERCER BAPTIST1201 S. Dupree Ave. • 772-2536

NEW HOPE BAPTIST586 Bond Ferry Rd. • 772-5616

NEW REVELATION MISSIONARY BAPTIST400 Rawls St. • 772-1020

NEW VISION COMMUNITY612 Fulton Rd. • 772-2663

OAKVIEW BAPTISTWinfi eld Lane • 772-3933

PEACEFUL CHAPEL MB1221 Fairground Rd. 8 772-9473

POPLAR CORNER BAPTIST1010 Boyd Ave. • 772-0950

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

SNIPES GROVE BAPTIST1272 Thornton Rd. • 772-5825

STANTON BAPTIST CHURCH107 Covington Rd. • 548-6015

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

UPPER SALEM BAPTIST81 Coburn Rd. • 772-6538

WILLOW GROVE BAPTISTJackson Hwy. • 772-4644

WOODLAND BAPTIST885 Woodland Church Rd. • 772-5004

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

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

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

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST1238 Thorton Rd. • 772-3344

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

STANTON CHURCH OF CHRISTHolland Avenue

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

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

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

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

EPISCOPALCHRIST EPISCOPAL140 N. Washington Ave. • 772-9156

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PROSPECT CME10010 Hwy. 76 S. • 772-4426

PROSPECT CME #12656 Prospect Lane * 772-9070

STANTON UNITED METHODIST115 Covington St. • 234-4914

ST. PETER CME5519 Fulton Rd. • 772-5008

TABERNACLE CME151 E. Thomas St. • 772-7774

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

PENTECOSTALFIRST UNITED PENTECOSTAL961 Chestnut Grove Rd. • 772-6549

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

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

OTHERBETHEL COMMUNITY CHURCH5732 Rudolph Rd.

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

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

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

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

FAITH DELIVERANCE1193 Tamm St. • 772-2236

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

FIRST HOLINESS CHURCH205 E. Jefferson Street

GREAT HEIGHTS1274 Thornton Rd. • 779-9689

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

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

LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE FOR TRUTH1143 Tammbell St. • 772-8101

ZION TEMPLE1117 Friendship Rd. • 772-3295

PENTECOSTAL HOUSE OF PRAYER235 Friendship Rd. • 772-9678

Community & Church NewsHaywood

On the Agenda

Brownsville City Board Meeting

2nd Tuesday of each month

– 5:30 p.m.

Brownsville City Planning Commission4th Thursday of each

month – 4 p.m.

Brownsville Historic Zoning Commission

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

Brownsville City Court Room

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

Haywood County Commission Meeting3rd Monday of every

month – 7 p.m.

Haywood County Election Commission2nd Thursday of the

month – 5:30 p.m. in the election offi ce

Haywood County Planning Commission2nd Thursday of every

month - 7 p.m.

Haywood County School Board Meeting 2nd Tuesday of every

month – 6 p.m.

Stanton Planning Commission Meeting

3rd Thursday of the month – 7 p.m.

Stanton Town Meeting3rd Tuesday of the month

– 7 p.m.Tennessee Driver

License ServiceCounty Clerk, Sonya

Castellaw issues Tennessee Driving License

and ID renewals and duplicates Wednesday and

Thursday of each week from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Telephone: 772-2362

Haywood County EMS will be offering First

Responder classes

Haywood County EMS will be offering a First Responders refreshers class beginning January 9, 2012. The class will be held at the Haywood County Ambulance Authority, 1601 Welch Street. The class will be for persons that already have a First Responders License and may need to renew in the near future. The class will meet on Mondays and Thursdays, January 9 – 19, 2012.There is not a cost for Haywood County residents. Please call the Haywood County Ambulance Authority at 772-4979 with any questions or concerns and speak with Donnie King or Jere Wright.

NAACP will hold their monthly

meeting

The NAACP Haywood County Adult Branch monthly meeting will be Monday, December 5, 2011 at 6 p.m. at 28 Jefferson Street East. Call 772-4578 for more information.

Jubilee Day to be held

The annual Jubilee Day Program will be held aJubilee Day to be held January 1, 2012 at First Baptist Church, lo-cated at 311 East Jeffer-son Street in Brownsville. Keynote speaker will be Pastor Leonard Byrum of Christ Temple Apostolic Church.

Brownsville Business Association to hold monthly meeting

The Brownsville Business Association will hold its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, January 17 at 5:30 p.m., at the Delta Room, behind Backyard Barbecue. Members are encouraged to attend. Everyone interested in the future of business is Brownsville is invited. For more information contact Sonia Outlaw Clark at 780-5144.

Weekly Devotional

50 Boyd Avenue

784-7430

1 Thessalonians 4:3-7 shows us t hat growing in holiness i s God’s will for all believers.

Paul says this involves controlling one’s body and lusts. Controlling your own body does not only mean that you refrain from immorality, but also that you refrain from being the source of someone else’s temptation.

Notice what verse 6 says. Regarding immorality, we are not to “wrong our brother in this matter because the Lord is an avenger in all these things”

So picture this, a young man walking through the mall sees a pretty girl i n a very short skirt. In that moment, he desires her and falls into the temp tation of lust. He has sinned.

However, two hours earlier, that girl stood in front of the mirror and put on the skirt, knowing she would turn heads with it. When she became the source of the boy’s temptation, she wronged her brother, sinned against him and God, and will also be held accountable.Jason Velotta - Christ Church

Public oticesNThursday, December 29,2011

The Brownsville States-Graphic

page8SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE

Sale at public auction will be on January 19, 2012 at 10:00AM local time, at the Front East door, Haywood County Cour thouse, Brownville, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Rachel Currie, Married, to Sheila B. Stevenson, Attorney at Law, Trustee, on January 30, 2007 at Book 33, Page 867; conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, all of record in the Haywood County Register’s Office.

Owner of Debt: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the registered holders of Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust 2007-HE7 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-HE7

The following real estate located in Haywood County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encum-brances of record:

The following described proper-ty located in the Seventh (7th) Civil District of Haywood County, Tennessee, to-wit: Lot 3, Chapman Subdivision, as shown on Plat recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 155, in the Register’s Office of Haywood County, Tennessee, to which Plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of the property.

Street Address: 709 Elizabeth Street, Brownsville, Tennessee 38012

Parcel Number : 075F-E-075F-012.02

Current Owner(s) of Proper ty: Rachel Currie

The street address of the above described property is believed to be 709 Elizabeth Street, Brownsville, Tennessee 38012, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any dis-crepancy, the legal description herein shall control.

SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION.

If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 35-5-117 have been met.

SALE IS SUBJECT TO ANY INTEREST THAT MAY EXIST IN UNRELEASED DEED OF TRUST OF RECORD AT BOOK 209, PAGE 271, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF HAYWOOD COUNTY, TENNESSEE.

All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder, at their highest bid, will be deemed the success-ful bidder.

This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale

is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time.This office may be a debt collector. This may be an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose.Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trusteewww.kirschattorneys.comLaw Office of Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP555 Perkins Road Extended, Second Floor Memphis, TN 38117Phone (901) 767-5566Fax (901) 761-5690File No. 10-011757Publication Dates 12-2-11, 12-29-11 & 01-05-12

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALEWHEREAS, default having been made

in the payment of the debts and obliga-tions secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on November 17, 2009, by Keith A. Haywood to Larry A. Weissman, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Haywood County, Tennessee, under Book 71, Page 852, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to SunTrust Mortgage, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, SunTrust Mortgage, Inc., 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 Haywood 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 pro-vided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the under-signed, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or its duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on Thursday, January 12, 2012, commencing at 12:00 PM at the the hall inside the East Door of the Haywood County Courthouse, Brownsville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALEWHEREAS, default has occurred in

the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated March 30, 2007, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded April 5, 2007, at Book 37, Page 144 in Office of the Register of Deeds for Haywood County, Tennessee, executed by Mary Ellen House a/k/a Mary E. House and Michael A. House, conveying certain prop-erty therein described to Carter, Stanfill & Associates, PLLC. as Trustee for Chase Bank USA, N.A.; and the undersigned, Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been appointed Successor Trustee.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable; and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Successor Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Successor Trustee will, on January 18, 2012 on or about 11:00 A.M., at the Haywood County Courthouse, Brownsville, Tennessee, offer for sale cer-tain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder FOR CASH, free from the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in Haywood County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows:

Beginning at a stake in the center of the Dancyville to Stanton Road, said stake being 297 feet Southeast of the southwest corner of Fincher, of which this now described tract is a part, and the Southeast corner of Martin; runs thence in a Northwesterly direction with the center of said road 297 feet to a stake, said stake being the Southeast corner of Martin; runs thence in a Northeasterly direction with the East line of Martin 640 feet to a stake, said stake being an interior corner of Martin; runs thence East with the South line of Martin 460 feet to a stake; runs thence in a Southerly direction through the land of Fincher 540 feet to a stake; runs thence in a Westerly direction 687 feet to the point of beginning.

ALSO KNOWN AS: 2944 Dancyville Road, Stanton, Tennessee 38069

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

The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain with-out further publication, upon announce

ment at the time and place for the sale set forth above. W&A No. 700-201810DATED December 15, 2011INSERTION DATES: December 22, 2011, December 29, 2011 & January 5, 2012WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C.,Successor TrusteeD S a l e N o t i c e T N - S h e l l i e _tcrow_111215_1451FOR SALE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.MYFIR.COM and WWW.REALTYTRAC.COM

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALEWHEREAS, default having been made

in the payment of the debts and obliga-tions secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on August 27, 2009, by Marquis D Taylor and Sharonica Taylor to Larry A. Weissman, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Haywood County, Tennessee, under Book 69, Page 468, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to SunTrust Mortgage, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, SunTrust Mortgage, Inc., 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 Haywood 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 pro-vided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the under-signed, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or its duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on Thursday, January 12, 2012, commencing at 12:00 PM at the the hall inside the East Door of the Haywood County Courthouse, Brownsville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Haywood County, Tennessee, to wit: Lying and being in Haywood County, Tennessee and more particularly described as follows: Lot No. 19, Warren 2 Subdivision, a plat of which appears of record in Plat Book 2, page 293, Slide 244, Register’s Office of Haywood County, Tennessee. Being the same property conveyed to Marquis D. Taylor by deed of record in Record Book 69, page 466, Register’s Office of Haywood County, Tennessee. Sharonica Taylor joins in the execution of this instru-ment for the purpose of conveying any interest she may have in the above-described property.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 70 Morning Drive, Brownsville, TN 38012 CURRENT OWNER(S): Marquis D Taylor

The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, ease-ments or set-back lines that may be appli-cable; 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.

S U B O R D I N A T E LIENHOLDERS: Colorado Capital; Conroy, Marable Holleman, Inc; LVNV Funding, LLC as assignee of Citibank-Sears 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. Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee c/o CS11 Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181File No.: 221.1003020TN Web Site: www.jflegal.com Insertion Dates: 12/22/2011,12/29/2011,1/5/2012

NON-RESIDENT NOTICETO: JIMMIE AND LEOLA BATES, and their unknown and unborn heirsLILLIE CLARK, and her unknown and unborn heirsFLORA MAE CLEAVES, and her unknown and unborn heirsCHARLES AND DOROTHY MARTIN, and their unknown and unborn heirsROBERT McFARLAND, and his unknown and unborn heirsCATHERINE MORRIS, and her unknown and unborn heirsCATHERINE MORRIS and JAMES FARMER, and their unknown and unborn heirsROY JUNIOR STUBBS, and his unknown and unborn heirsJOSEPH WOODLAND, and his unknown and unborn heirsH. W. BAXTER, and his unknown and

unborn heirsMATTIE CATHEY, and her unknown and unborn heirsREOLA CRAIG and ANNIE HALL, and their unknown and unborn heirsJIM HOWARD, and his unknown and unborn heirs

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF THE TWENTY-EIGHTH JUDICIAL

DISTRICT OF HAYWOOD COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AT BROWNSVILLE

THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, in its own :Behalf and for the use and benefit of

Haywood County, Tennessee

PLAINTIFF NO. 13613

VS. :DELINQUENT TAXPAYERS :

DEFENDANTS :

In this cause it appearing to me from the complaint filed herein which is sworn to, that the defendants1. Jimmie and Leola Bates and their unknown and unborn heirs Map 097, Parcel 003.022. Lillie Clark and her unknown and unborn heirs Map 139, Parcel 025.073. Flora Mae Cleaves and her unknown and unborn heirs Map 155, Parcel 005.4.Charles and Dorothy Martin and their unknown and unborn heirs Map 012, Parcel 023.015. Robert McFarland and his unknown and unborn heirs Map 119, Parcel 023.006. Catherine Morris and her unknown and unborn heirs Map 075E; E; Parcel 011.017. Catherine Morris and James Farmer and their unknown and unborn heirs Map 075E; E; Parcel 011.008. Roy Junior Stubbs and his unknown and unborn heirs Map 066N; B; Parcel 014.00 8. Joseph Woodland and his unknown and unborn heirs Map 119, Parcel 010.019. H. W. Baxter and his unknown and unborn heirs Map 100, Parcel 004.00 9. Mattie Cathey and her unkown and unborn heirs Map 148, Parcel 022.0110. Reola Craig and Annie Hall and their unknown and unborn heirs Map 135, Parcel 023.0811. Jim Howard and his unknown and unborn heirs Map 075E; D; Parcel 018.01are non-residents of the State of Tennessee or their whereabouts are unknown so that the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon them, it is, therefore ordered by the Court that you serve within thirty (30) days after the last publication of this notice upon the plaintiff’s attorney, Pat H. Mann, Jr., whose address is P. O. Box 156,Brownsville, TN 38012, an answer to this complaint which seeks a default judgment for delinquent taxes. IF YOU FAIL TO DO SO, DEFAULT JUDGMENT WILL BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF SOUGHT IN THE COMPLAINT ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2012, IN THE CHANCERY COURT, BROWNSVILLE, TENNESSEE.IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this notice be published for four (4) con-secutive weeks in the Brownsville States Graphic, a weekly newspaper published in Brownsville, Tennessee.This 12th day of December, 2011.SARAH H. LEVYCLERK & MASTER731-772-0122PAT H. MANN, JR.HAYWOOD COUNTYTAX ATTORNEYPublication Dates: 12-22-11, 12-29-11, 01-05-12 & 01-12-12

described property situated in Haywood County, Tennessee, to wit: Lying and being in the 7th Civil District of Haywood County, Tennessee and more particularly described as follows: Lot No. 13, Section I, Thomas Heights Subdivision, a plat of which appears of record in Plat Book 2, Page 113 and revised in Plat Book 2, Page 121, Register’s Office of Haywood County, Tennessee. Being the same prop-erty conveyed to Keith A. Haywood by deed of record in Record Book 71, Page 850, Register’s Office of Haywood County, Tennessee. Laura Ann Haywood joins in the execution of this instrument for the purpose of conveying any interest she may have in the above-described property.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 854 West Thomas Street, Brownsville, TN 38012

CURRENT OWNER (S): Keith A. Haywood and Laura A. Haywood

The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, ease-ments or set-back lines that may be appli-cable; 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. Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee c/o RMW Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 File No.: 221.1109791TN Web Site: www.jflegal.com Insertion Dates: Dec. 22, 2011; Dec. 29, 2011; Jan. 05, 2012

Case No. 37276Dept. No. 1

IN THE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF THE STATE OF NEVADA IN AND FOR

THE COUNTY OF CHURCHILL

John McGee Jr,Plaintiff,

Rose Mitchell McGee,Defendant.

SUMMONS

THE STATE OF NEVADA SENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE NAMED

DEFENDANT:

You are hereby SUMMONED and required to serve upon the plaintiff, John McGee Jr, whose address is 432 Prater Way, Sparks, NV 89431, an ANSWER to the Complaint which is herewith served upon you, within 20 days after service of this Summons upon you, exclusive of the day of service. In addition, you must file with the Clerk of this Court, whose address is shown below, a formal written answer to the complaint, along with the appropriate filing fees, in accordance with the demanded in the Complaint. This action is brought to recover a judgement dissolving the contract of marriage exist-ing between you and the Plaintiff.

The filer certifies that this document does not contain the social security num-ber of any person.Sue SevonCLERK OF THE COURT

NOTICE TO FURNISHERS OF LABOR AND MATERIALS TO: WAgNER gENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC.

STATE PROJECT NO.: 38LPLM-F3-009 P.I.N.: 110504.00

COUNTY: HAYWOODTHE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT PEDESTRIAN WALkWAY IMPROvEMENTS

BROWNSvILLE, TENNESSEE

The City of Brownsville is about to make final payment with the contractor, Wagner General Contractors, Inc. of Memphis, Tennessee for construction of the above numbered project. All persons wishing to file claims pursuant to Section 54-5-122, T.C.A. must file same with Jessica Frye, City of Brownsville, 111 North Washington, Post Office Box 375, Brownsville, Tennessee 38012, on or before February 5, 2012.

EARLY PUBLIC NOTICEThe City of Brownsville, Tennessee is considering a sewer system improvement project in three parts of town as a funded project under the Community Development Block Grant Program. A portion of the project area is located in a 100-year floodplain. Residents in Brownsville will greatly benefit from this proposed project. To complete the necessary improvements, it’s necessary to carry out part of the CDBG project in a floodplain. The City is interested in discussing alternatives to this project and securing public perceptions of possible adverse impacts that could result from the project and possible minimization measures. Please send written comments to Mayor Jo Matherne, City of Brownsville, P.O. Box 449, Brownsville, Tennessee, 38012. Comments will be received until January 13, 2012.

Jo Matherne,Mayor

CITY OF BROWNSVILLENOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGSORDINANCE #889/01/10/12/#1

NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen

of the City of Brownsville on January 10, 2012 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Brownsville City Hall.

The hearing is to receive public input on the following:

Ordinance #889 to amend the fiscal year 2011-2012 Budget, passed by Ordinance

#887/07/12/1/#4 on July 12, 2011A full copy of the Ordinance may be viewed at City Hall during normal business hours. All interested

persons are invited to attend and comment.

CITY OF BROWNSVILLE/jsf

Date September 2, 2011 Lena McQueenDEPUTY CLERK73 Maine St., Fallon, NV 89406Publication Dates: 12-22-11, 12-29-11, 01-05-12 & 01-12-12

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 October 26, 2005, executed by TANYA L OWENS ,A SINGLE WOMAN, conveying certain real property therein described to RICHARD T. HAYES as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Haywood County, on October 28, 2005 , as Instrument No. No. 3264, in Book 14, at Page 268, and WHEREAS, the benefi-cial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, Notice of the Right to Foreclose (“Notice”) was given in compliance with Tennessee law by the mailing a copy of the Notice to the parties at least sixty (60) days prior to the first publication of the Substitute Trustee’s Sale.

WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Haywood County, Tennessee.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on January 20, 2012 , 11:00 AM at the Haywood County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held At the Haywood County Courthouse, Brownsville, TN, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Haywood County, Tennessee, to wit:

BEGINNING at an iron pin set in the east margin of Hatchie Avenue, which point is the northwest corner of Elmer Hendren as recorded in Deed Book 175, page 101, Register’s Office of Haywood County, Tennessee, and the southwest corner of the herein described tract; thence from the point of beginning and with the east margin of Hatchie Avenue, north 30 degrees 43 minutes 06 seconds west 119.42 feet to an iron pin set at the southwest corner of the Union Planters Bank as recorded in Deed Book 241, page 244, Register’s Office Haywood County, Tennessee; thence with the south line of Union Planters Bank, north 78 degrees 16 minutes 40 seconds east 161.59 feet to a fence corner at the southeast corner of Union Planters Bank; thence, with the east line of Union Planters Bank and then Ernest Kirkland, north 17 degrees 05 minutes 33 seconds east 103.74 feet to a fence corner in the south line of Jimmy Naylor as recorded in Deed Book 164, page 244, Register’s

Office, Haywood County, Tennessee; thence with the south line of Naylor, south 79 degrees 35 minutes 01 second east 116.25 feet to a fence corner in the west line of Gilliam Howse as recorded in Deed Book 97, page 46, Register’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee; thence with the west line of Howse, south 22 degrees 07 minutes 41 seconds east 80.13 feet to an iron pin set in the west margin in East Cooper Street; thence with the west margin of East Cooper Street, south 3 degrees 40 minutes 16 seconds west 44.92 feet to paint on concrete in the north line of Samuel Gardner as recorded in Deed Book 226, page 507, Register’s Office of Haywood County, Tennessee; thence with lines of Gardner, the follow-ing calls: west 8.81 feet to an iron pin set; south 64 degrees 23 minutes 52 seconds west 53.23 feet to an iron pin set; south 52.95 feet to an iron pin set at the northeast corner of Hendren; thence with the north line of Hendren south 84 degrees 59 minutes 20 seconds west 213.35 feet to the point of beginning, containing 1.04 acres.

BUT LESS AND EXCEPTING FROM THE ABOVE DESCRIBED LOT, the herein after described lot or parcel of land, which is more particularly described as follows, to-wit: COMMENCING at a point being the intersection of the center of Magnolia Street and the center of East Cooper Street; thence north 84 degrees 13 minutes 18 seconds west 163.32 feet along the physical center of East Cooper Street to a point in the original east line of Burford, now Timbes; thence north 3 degrees 34 minutes 48 seconds east 22.47 feet across the north margin of East Cooper Street to an iron pin found at the southwest corner of G. Howse; thence north 22 degrees 12 minutes 00 seconds west 18.56 feet along the west line of Howse and the east line of Timbes to an iron pin set, said point being the south-east corner and the point of beginning of the following described tract; thence along a curve to the left with a delta angle of 65 degrees 24 minutes 31 seconds having a radius of 40.00 feet and an arc length of 45.66 feet with a chord bear-ing a distance of south 49 degrees 14 minutes 03 seconds west 43.22 feet to an iron pin set; thence north 62 degrees 17 minutes 59 seconds west 133.73 feet across Timbes with a new line to an iron point set; thence north 17 degrees 06 minutes 30 seconds east 46.87 feet along an interior line of Timbes to a fence corner found; thence south 79 degrees 23 minutes 30 seconds east 115.91 feet along a north line of Timbes to a fence corner found; thence south 22 degrees 12 minutes 00 seconds east 61.99 feet along the west line of Howse to the point of beginning, containing .22 acres as surveyed by Walter R. Powell, RLS 832 on September 28, 2005.

BEING the real estate conveyed to Tanya L. Owens by deed recorded in Record Book 14, page 266 Register’s Office, Haywood County, Tennessee. Map No. 75M, Group B/75L, Parcel 28 PROPERTY

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The Brownsville States-Graphic

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Today's WeatherLocal 5-Day Forecast

Thu12/29

58/43Mainly sunny. High58F. Winds SSW at10 to 20 mph.

Sunrise Sunset7:06 AM 4:52 PM

Fri12/30

58/40Sunny. Highs in theupper 50s and lowsin the low 40s.

Sunrise Sunset7:06 AM 4:53 PM

Sat12/31

59/45Sunny. Highs in theupper 50s and lowsin the mid 40s.

Sunrise Sunset7:06 AM 4:54 PM

Sun1/1

56/31Occasional showerspossible. Highs inthe mid 50s andlows in the low 30s.

Sunrise Sunset7:06 AM 4:54 PM

Mon1/2

43/27More sun thanclouds. Highs in thelow 40s and lows inthe upper 20s.

Sunrise Sunset7:07 AM 4:55 PM

Memphis57/43

Chattanooga51/35

Knoxville54/37

Nashville56/42Henderson

58/41

Tennessee At A Glance

Area CitiesCity Hi Lo Cond. City Hi Lo Cond. City Hi Lo Cond.Athens 53 35 sunny Greeneville 52 33 mst sunny Milan 57 42 sunnyBristol 50 34 mst sunny Jackson 57 42 sunny Morristown 53 35 mst sunnyChattanooga 51 35 sunny Jamestown 52 38 mst sunny Nashville 56 42 sunnyClarksville 56 42 sunny Jefferson City 53 36 mst sunny Oak Ridge 54 35 mst sunnyColumbia 55 41 sunny Johnson City 50 33 mst sunny Paris 56 42 sunnyCookeville 54 39 sunny Kingsport 52 36 mst sunny Pulaski 57 39 sunnyCrossville 52 38 sunny Knoxville 54 37 mst sunny Savannah 59 41 sunnyDayton 54 37 sunny Lewisburg 54 38 sunny Shelbyville 55 40 sunnyDyersburg 57 43 sunny McMinnville 56 41 sunny Sweetwater 54 36 sunnyGatlinburg 52 30 mst sunny Memphis 57 43 sunny Tullahoma 55 40 sunny

National CitiesCity Hi Lo Cond. City Hi Lo Cond. City Hi Lo Cond.Atlanta 57 37 sunny Houston 67 49 pt sunny Phoenix 71 46 sunnyBoston 34 28 mst sunny Los Angeles 74 51 sunny San Francisco 61 52 cloudyChicago 44 34 pt sunny Miami 77 60 pt sunny Seattle 47 44 rainDallas 64 42 sunny Minneapolis 36 30 cloudy St. Louis 56 41 pt sunnyDenver 50 33 pt sunny New York 38 35 pt sunny Washington, DC 47 37 pt sunny

Moon Phases

NewDec 24

FirstJan 1

FullJan 9

LastJan 16

UV IndexThu

12/293

Moderate

Fri12/30

3Moderate

Sat12/31

3Moderate

Sun1/13

Moderate

Mon1/23

Moderate

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Today's WeatherLocal 5-Day Forecast

Thu12/29

58/43Mainly sunny. High58F. Winds SSW at10 to 20 mph.

Sunrise Sunset7:06 AM 4:52 PM

Fri12/30

58/40Sunny. Highs in theupper 50s and lowsin the low 40s.

Sunrise Sunset7:06 AM 4:53 PM

Sat12/31

59/45Sunny. Highs in theupper 50s and lowsin the mid 40s.

Sunrise Sunset7:06 AM 4:54 PM

Sun1/1

56/31Occasional showerspossible. Highs inthe mid 50s andlows in the low 30s.

Sunrise Sunset7:06 AM 4:54 PM

Mon1/2

43/27More sun thanclouds. Highs in thelow 40s and lows inthe upper 20s.

Sunrise Sunset7:07 AM 4:55 PM

Memphis57/43

Chattanooga51/35

Knoxville54/37

Nashville56/42Henderson

58/41

Tennessee At A Glance

Area CitiesCity Hi Lo Cond. City Hi Lo Cond. City Hi Lo Cond.Athens 53 35 sunny Greeneville 52 33 mst sunny Milan 57 42 sunnyBristol 50 34 mst sunny Jackson 57 42 sunny Morristown 53 35 mst sunnyChattanooga 51 35 sunny Jamestown 52 38 mst sunny Nashville 56 42 sunnyClarksville 56 42 sunny Jefferson City 53 36 mst sunny Oak Ridge 54 35 mst sunnyColumbia 55 41 sunny Johnson City 50 33 mst sunny Paris 56 42 sunnyCookeville 54 39 sunny Kingsport 52 36 mst sunny Pulaski 57 39 sunnyCrossville 52 38 sunny Knoxville 54 37 mst sunny Savannah 59 41 sunnyDayton 54 37 sunny Lewisburg 54 38 sunny Shelbyville 55 40 sunnyDyersburg 57 43 sunny McMinnville 56 41 sunny Sweetwater 54 36 sunnyGatlinburg 52 30 mst sunny Memphis 57 43 sunny Tullahoma 55 40 sunny

National CitiesCity Hi Lo Cond. City Hi Lo Cond. City Hi Lo Cond.Atlanta 57 37 sunny Houston 67 49 pt sunny Phoenix 71 46 sunnyBoston 34 28 mst sunny Los Angeles 74 51 sunny San Francisco 61 52 cloudyChicago 44 34 pt sunny Miami 77 60 pt sunny Seattle 47 44 rainDallas 64 42 sunny Minneapolis 36 30 cloudy St. Louis 56 41 pt sunnyDenver 50 33 pt sunny New York 38 35 pt sunny Washington, DC 47 37 pt sunny

Moon Phases

NewDec 24

FirstJan 1

FullJan 9

LastJan 16

UV IndexThu

12/293

Moderate

Fri12/30

3Moderate

Sat12/31

3Moderate

Sun1/13

Moderate

Mon1/23

Moderate

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Today's WeatherLocal 5-Day Forecast

Thu12/29

58/43Mainly sunny. High58F. Winds SSW at10 to 20 mph.

Sunrise Sunset7:06 AM 4:52 PM

Fri12/30

58/40Sunny. Highs in theupper 50s and lowsin the low 40s.

Sunrise Sunset7:06 AM 4:53 PM

Sat12/31

59/45Sunny. Highs in theupper 50s and lowsin the mid 40s.

Sunrise Sunset7:06 AM 4:54 PM

Sun1/1

56/31Occasional showerspossible. Highs inthe mid 50s andlows in the low 30s.

Sunrise Sunset7:06 AM 4:54 PM

Mon1/2

43/27More sun thanclouds. Highs in thelow 40s and lows inthe upper 20s.

Sunrise Sunset7:07 AM 4:55 PM

Memphis57/43

Chattanooga51/35

Knoxville54/37

Nashville56/42Henderson

58/41

Tennessee At A Glance

Area CitiesCity Hi Lo Cond. City Hi Lo Cond. City Hi Lo Cond.Athens 53 35 sunny Greeneville 52 33 mst sunny Milan 57 42 sunnyBristol 50 34 mst sunny Jackson 57 42 sunny Morristown 53 35 mst sunnyChattanooga 51 35 sunny Jamestown 52 38 mst sunny Nashville 56 42 sunnyClarksville 56 42 sunny Jefferson City 53 36 mst sunny Oak Ridge 54 35 mst sunnyColumbia 55 41 sunny Johnson City 50 33 mst sunny Paris 56 42 sunnyCookeville 54 39 sunny Kingsport 52 36 mst sunny Pulaski 57 39 sunnyCrossville 52 38 sunny Knoxville 54 37 mst sunny Savannah 59 41 sunnyDayton 54 37 sunny Lewisburg 54 38 sunny Shelbyville 55 40 sunnyDyersburg 57 43 sunny McMinnville 56 41 sunny Sweetwater 54 36 sunnyGatlinburg 52 30 mst sunny Memphis 57 43 sunny Tullahoma 55 40 sunny

National CitiesCity Hi Lo Cond. City Hi Lo Cond. City Hi Lo Cond.Atlanta 57 37 sunny Houston 67 49 pt sunny Phoenix 71 46 sunnyBoston 34 28 mst sunny Los Angeles 74 51 sunny San Francisco 61 52 cloudyChicago 44 34 pt sunny Miami 77 60 pt sunny Seattle 47 44 rainDallas 64 42 sunny Minneapolis 36 30 cloudy St. Louis 56 41 pt sunnyDenver 50 33 pt sunny New York 38 35 pt sunny Washington, DC 47 37 pt sunny

Moon Phases

NewDec 24

FirstJan 1

FullJan 9

LastJan 16

UV IndexThu

12/293

Moderate

Fri12/30

3Moderate

Sat12/31

3Moderate

Sun1/13

Moderate

Mon1/23

Moderate

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“Fish attractors tend to bring fi sh and fi shermen together. They tend to block out the world come each spring.”

Instead of waiting for a lake or pond in Haywood County to warm up, Christmas trees offer you a

wonderful option you can do in the next few weeks to build yourself superb fi sh attractors.

They can be designed, sized and placed appropriately to attract and hold fi sh. Large hardwood brush piles work well and

last for many years. Soft woods such as pine or spruce attract fi sh initially but deteriorate faster than hardwood. But they are ideal for Christmas trees for a couple of years or sometimes longer. You can place them singly or just

scattered about. The great thing about this is that you can do it for only the cost of the gas, if any at all.

Discarding a Christmas tree on a private pond is at the owner’s discretion. A fi sh attractor must be anchored to ensure proper setting and must not be placed in a channel, a beach area, current, near a lake surface or in an area that would adversely affect public safety and navigation, or adversely affect the natural resources or natural scenic beauty. Strategically choose areas or locations where they submerge completely to keep them out of the

prying eyes of your rogue cousins.Here is what I do, having learned at the hands of nationally known bass fi shing champion Tommy Biffl e on Lake Tenkiller in Oklahoma twenty years ago. He would collect trees from neighbors after the season, put a few rocks or pieces of cinder blocks into used potato bags, you know, like plastic knit. Tie the bags at the bottom of the trees with nylon cord tightly and you’re ready to start. This is when a jon boat comes in mighty handy, but don’t fall in doing it!

Find spots that look promising. You can

triangulate the spot and mark them on a map. Or, use a GPS if they are in open water. Record the spot for later action; they will begin attracting bait fi sh for the crappie, bluegill and eventually bass by the time spring arrives. Don’t tell anybody where you put them but me. Tommy and I always did it in the dead of night. This is perfect if there are docks or other structure that can be reached by the bank, too, to encourage your introducing a youth or senior into the sport. Good fi shing!

By JEFF IRELANDjireland@statesgraphi.com

There were certainly a lot of good sports stories in Haywood County in 2011.

The two most popu-lar sports in Brownsville, basketball and football, saw coaching changes at the high school level.

Some sports that get less notoriety, like cross coun-try and skeet shooting, found success over the past 12 months as well.

And has been a long-standing tradition at Hay-wood High School, some high school athletes made the move to the next lev-el.

Here's a look at the top fi ve Haywood County sports stories of 2011:

1. Coaching ChangesOn January 6 a press

conference was held an-nouncing Slade Calhoun as the new head football coach at Haywood High, replacing Tim Seymour. He came to the Tomcats after serving as the defen-sive coordinator at Brigh-ton for three years and was part of a program that went 26-7 during that time span.

Four months later Haywood boys basket-ball coach Ray Jones an-nounced his retirement. A teacher and coach in the

Haywood County school system since 1979, Jones coached junior high and freshman basketball and also started the program at Sunny Hill Elementary during his 31-year career.

Kendall Dancy, who had been coaching the junior high team, was named the new varsity coach for the 2011-12 season.

2.Cross Country ExcelsThe Haywood High

cross country team, un-der the leadership of new coach David Claybrooks, made a name for itself in 2011.

Chris Swain, Kyler Douglas, Daniel Evans and Joshua Wilson each saw their times get bet-ter and better as the sea-son progressed. Deonte Brown, the team's MVP, fi nished 20th at the re-gional meet, the best per-formance for a Haywood runner in several years, and nearly qualifi ed for the state meet.

“The kids did a fabu-lous job of buying into the system since the fi rst day of practice back in August,” Claybrooks said. “If the kids can un-derstand what you want from them as athletes, it will make the transition easy on the coach and ath-letes because of that. Each student-athlete got better each week as the season

went along.”3.Young Guns Take Third State Title

The Haywood County Young Guns skeet team doesn't get a ton of pub-licity, but considering the team's success the last three years, they certainly should.

In June the team won its third straight state title, hitting 290 of 300 birds in the fi nals.

Hayden Combs led the way with a perfect 100 score, only the fourth such score in the past 10 years at the competition. He was the fi rst ever to post the score using a 20 guage.

4.Basketball Team Finishes Strong

When the calendar switched to 2011, the Hay-wood High boys basket-ball team came alive.

The Tomcats fi nished the regular season with six straight wins to move over the .500 mark.

Haywood's strong play

continued in the District 13-AA tournament with an upset win over Cov-ington, a team that was undefeated in district play up to that point.

With a team that in-cluded several freshmen and sophomores playing key roles, the squad laid a solid foundation for the

2011-12 team. 5.Tomcats Sign Scholarships

Haywood High's foot-ball team saw two of its members sign scholar-ships in 2011.

In February, Jerry Brad-ford, a guard and defen-sive end, signed his name on the dotted line with

Bethel University.A month later, Larry

Turner, an offensive tackle for Hawyood, also signed with Bethel.

Dewayne Turner, a leader on the 2010-11 bas-ketball team, signed to play with Mid-Continent University.

Top fi ve sports stories of 2011

Ray Jones talks to his team during a timeout.