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Volume #4 Issue #11 Thursday, May 24, 2018 Distributed Bi-Weekly Paulette Floyd Dorris will be honored at a reception on Saturday, June 9 at Wa- tertown First Baptist Church. All former students, family and friends are invited. Little Lights founder retires Pre-school visionary, longtime teacher says farewell after 50 years From Staff Reports If you attended public school in Wa- tertown in the past few decades, or Little Lights Christian Preschool in the past 15 years, then you are familiar with beloved educator Paulette Floyd Dorris. Ms. Paulette said her official farewell at her last Little Lights Preschool graduation on May 11, as the parents, students and her co-workers celebrated her retirement. This would be her second retirement, since Paulette retired some 16 years earlier from teaching in public schools, most of which she spent in her home- town of Watertown. She took a year off after that before launching Little Lights Desperados descend on East Wilson community, rob train Christian Preschool with the blessing of Members of the Dead Tree Desperados check out their pistols as they gather on the Public Square in Watertown on Sat- her church, First Baptist of Watertown, urday, May 19 after “robbing” the Excursion Train that was headed to the town. The gang stopped the train just outside where the private school is housed. of Watertown at Pruitt Hill, boarding the passenger cars and “demanding” money - all in good fun and for a good cause. See ‘Little Lights’ on page 2 For story and more photos, see page 3. The Edge photo by Lounita Howard, Publisher 2 The Edge * Thursday, May 24, 2018 Little Lights... continued from page 1 Some of her first students at Little Lights came to the Friday night preschool graduation just one week prior to graduating from Watertown High: Owen Queen, Brenna Luttrell, Halie Tunks, Preston Tomlinson and Nathan- iel Gutierrez. The five came to honor Ms. Paulette for all that she taught them at Little Lights - even joining in from the balcony to participate in the traditional Graduates of Little Lights Christian Preschool, Class of 2018, lead the crowd in Saturdays the Pledge of Allegiance with assistance from Ms. Nell McKinney, who also has Two Sets! and fun “Tuti Ta” song. As always, no graduation is complete just retired from the school, where she taught for the past 14 years alongside 6-8 pm The Edge photo by Lounita Howard, Publisher 8-10pm without caps and gowns and the little founder Paulette Dorris. graduates were adorable in their white At the time, Watertown’s Albert Jewell “Ms. Allie Coe Baker, a 5th grade robes. Paulette led the ceremony, and was superintendent of Wilson County teacher, said, ‘You’ve got to rule with her very last graduate - Paulette’s very Schools and hired Paulette as an inter- an iron fist and a velvet glove’ (in the Great Food! Great Entertainment! own granddaughter, Elizabeth Bagnall im at Tuckers Crossroads to fill in for a classroom). You’ve got to let the chil- (daughter of Nicholle and Michael Ba- teacher on leave, after which she came to dren know you demand their respect, That’s LuLu’s! gnall) led the prayer for the graduates. Watertown Elementary. but you’ve got to let them know you love MON & THURS TUES & WED Not only was the near capacity crowd Leaving second grade - where the kids them,” Paulette says. “I have received so 11 am-8 pm 11 am - 3 pm celebrating Paulette’s retirement - they welcomed her hugs every day - to teach many blessings from the kids that I had.” were also honoring Ms. Nell McKinney, 7th and 8th graders math gave Paulette Among memories that come to her as 120 East Main St. FRI & SAT who joined Paulette at the preschool a a slight pause since older students are she reminisces during a sit-down inter- Watertown, TN 11 am - 10 pm view at Depot Junction Cafe, following a 615-697-2121 year after it opened. Nell also came from different than the little ones. However, the public school system, having served Paulette was experienced with that age lunch meeting of the Watertown Senior in the cafeteria at Watertown Elemen- through her own children, and loved Citizens, Paulette recalls a child whose tary for 30 years, the last 21 as cafeteria working with that age. parents had divorced and who was hav- manager. Paulette has three grown children: ing a birthday. The student was having Prior to Little Lights, Paulette taught William, Michelle and Nicholle. a tough time with the divorce. Paulette sent him to the office on some “errand” OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK starting May 25 second grade at Watertown Elementary After 25 years of teaching, Paulette Friday, May 25th - Thursday, May 31st for 14 years and math at Watertown reached out to her former teachers by where they delayed him for several min- High for 20 years. She began her career writing letters to those who “meant utes (as planned). When he returned to at Greensboro High School teaching something to me.” In a turn on that the classroom, the lights were off and he P.E. after attending MTSU and transfer- theme, the five high school students walked into a surprise party, complete ring to and graduating from Belmont who came to the preschool event wrote with cake. She saw that now-grown stu- University with a major in Business letters to Ms. Paulette, thanking her for dent recently and he came up and gave Administration and a minor in P.E. She all she did for them as a teacher. her a hug. continued in summer school to obtain “The things kids say later - you just Paulette says eight years before retiring additional certifications after beginning didn’t know what an impact you had at from Wilson County Schools, “God put to teach. the time.” it on my heart” about the need for a preschool in Watertown. At that time, there wasn’t one in the school system. And even though there now is a county program, enrollment is limited and based on financial need. Paulette started buying books and after retirement visited other preschools to see how it was done. With the blessing of the Deacon Board at First Baptist, Little Lights opened its classroom doors in 2003 with Paulette as founder and director. Rated R Rated R A special reception honoring Paulette is planned for Saturday, June 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Watertown First Baptist See ‘Reception’ on page 7 The Edge * Thursday, May 24, 2018 3

The Edge photos by Lounita Howard A robber awaits the train as it comes around the bend, at left. Above: a passenger reacts to one robbers de- mands. Right: youngsters get into the spirit wearing their own bandanas and finger shooting at the robbers.

To live is the rarest thing in the world. Desperados carry on nearly 20-year tradition Most people exist, that is all. Is it safe to ride the Excursion Train also recently staged a “bank robbery” in as they make their way to the Public ~ Oscar Wilde to Watertown? Well, if you don’t mind Granville over in Jackson County. Square and scatter into the restaurants, being robbed while on board the train, Paul Casner, one of the Desperados, the Depot, Lulu’s, Mi Ranchito, Nona then you’ll enjoy the scenery and the said the fall 2017 train raised $1,350 Lisa - before emerging again an hour quaint town when you arrive. for the scholarship fund, and he was or so later to catch a shootout, play wild For 18 years now, once in the spring doubtful that could be beat. The train west games, and even listen to some and once in the fall, passengers actually on Saturday, May 19, however, proved good country music from the Marshall buy tickets to ride the train from Nash- a surprise. Another record was set, with who chases after the Desperadoes (he’s ville to be robbed. You hear it right! $1,479 raised. quite good and a songwriter as well).  An idea conceived of some 20 years Paul says the best thing about robbing A core group of a dozen or so form MORE CHOICES LESS COST ago by the late Harry Macomber was to the train “is the reactions from the kids.” the Desperados, with many others help- HOME  AUTO  LIFE  COMMERCIAL do a bit of outlaw playacting and rob the Once the train is robbed, some of the ing out when they can - usually 20 to 25 MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT OR ADVANTAGE PLANS train. It’s even been done on horseback outlaws stay onboard to ride into Water- show up to participate at a given event. We can often save our clients 30%-40% on in some past years. Harry and his com- town, while others deboard to drive ve- Learn more by searching Facebook current insurance costs. rade in arms, the late and legendary Ed- hicles back to town. As the train arrives, for “Dead Tree Desperados” or face- We take the time to let sel Floyd, joined together to create the they are greeted by some of the outlaws book.com/DTD2011 you know what your Wilson and Mackle gangs - a bunch of policy means by local volunteers who dressed up as rob- 406 Public Square  Watertown, TN  Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.  Sat 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. reviewing it with you. And when you have a bers, floozies and townspeople to stop claim, we will help you the tourist train at Pruitt Hill to board small signs $2 through the process. it and “rob” the passengers before it pro- There is an art to doing insurance right and we ceeded on into Watertown. have 14 years experience to know what that is. The money given up by the passengers Offering premium yet affordable insurance plans from 30 has always gone toward the Sue Talley of the top providers in the country. 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They Reflections from remember that these folks can attend a urday, wanted to spend part of his birth- are proud of our community, as well they Watertown Mayor Mike Jennings graduation ceremony just about every day “seeing the train.” So we went down should be. night for a week and only one of those and waited and enjoyed visiting with a And, you may have noticed, that we There were a lot of activities occurring Board members, our own Bill Robinson, family from Lebanon. The mother was had several ballgames going on in the in and around our community this past represents this area. The other five did very complimentary of our community Park on Saturday. There was a good weekend. A highlight was graduation at not have to be here, but they were. (Well, and said two of her sons had participated crowd present and I’m sure many en- Watertown High School on Friday eve- perhaps Larry Tomlinson had to be here. in the World War II re-enactment that joyed that good concession food. ning, May 18. He had two grandchildren graduating!) I was held here for many years. They asked When I had to ask to reschedule our One hundred and nine graduates re- very much appreciate their interest in our about the possibility of returning to Wa- Watertown City Council Meeting for ceived their well-earned diplomas and community and our schools as we show- tertown, and I told them that I felt a great May 15, I assumed that May 29 would be heard a very good commencement case what we have here. And if you don’t majority of our citizens would welcome an available date. Turns out, the Com- speech from Watertown High School think our schools are highly thought of, them back on Veteran’s Day weekend. I munity Center is not available that eve- graduate Ricky Baker, class of 1972. Sev- ask Jeff Luttrell how many more students hope this turns into something positive ning as County Mayor Randall Hutto has eral local scholarships were awarded to we have now than we had four years ago for us. You never know when, or where, a campaign event previously scheduled. very deserving graduates and Principal and the estimated numbers for the in- these types of opportunities will present Our center is used on Wednesday eve- Jeff Luttrell announced that this graduat- coming freshman class. Incidentally, this themselves. nings by a church, and it now looks like ing class was eligible to receive $5,400,000 year’s graduating class was the first to People from other areas have taken our May meeting will be on the last day in scholarship money. As of gradua- go all four years at the new high school. notice of this community for many years of the month, May 31 at 6 p.m. If there is tion, they had accepted $3,400,000. That And, it still seems to be a little strange and it only seems to be increasing. And any change in that date, notification will sounds like a pretty good return for our when they sing the alma mater to speak these high school graduates, as they go be given. educational investment. “on our city’s eastern border…” when for out into the world, will call even more at- Thank you for the opportunity to serve Our graduates do well in all walks many years it was “on our city’s western tention to Watertown in a very positive as your mayor. I look forward to continu- of life in many different counties and border.” way. Sometimes when we see, and ex- ing to work with the city council and the states and not just this general area. It Congratulations to all our graduates! perience, things every day we lose track great people of our community to make was heartwarming for me to see six of Saturday morning brought another of the fact that many people are envious our community the best it can possibly our seven Board of Education members visit from the Excursion Train, which of what we have in Watertown. I try to be. As always, if you have questions, present, along with Director of Schools now has been coming to Watertown al- sell Watertown every chance I get, to comments or suggestions, please let me Dr. Donna Wright and Deputy Direc- most 30 years, beginning in 1989. My anybody I can, and I think many of our or any member of the city council know.

VOL. 4, NO. 11 Thursday, May 24, 2018 Exploring Yuma Territorial Prison I have written here a number ory. One of my early heroes, of times about my love of the Gene Autry, starred in Red THE EDGE west and of how much early River Valley. P.O. Box 152, Watertown TN 37184 television influenced such at- It was built in 1876 with a 615.618.2184 traction. cost allotted by the Arizona email: [email protected] I suppose if you were asked legislature of $25,000. The www.TheEdge.News what the most famous old time first seven prisoners actually Published bi-weekly by Lounita Howard, dba The Edge Established November 2015 western prison was you might Beyond built their own cells on a high answer “Yuma Territorial cliff looking over the Colorado Reproduction of all matter contained herein is prohibited without the express consent of The Edge. Advertising is accepted with the understanding that all liability for copyright Prison.” River in Yuma, Ariz. violation is the responsibility of the advertiser. Columns and letters to the editor reflect You might have known that I have always pictured in the opinions of the authors and not necessarily that of The Edge. from some of the famous mov- By Dave Pitt my mind that this had to The Edge is a free distribution newspaper available at various locations in our ies about it like 3:10 to Yuma have been one of the toughest coverage area. The Edge serves primarily rural, small town areas in the edges starring Glen Ford and its recent remake places on earth for a criminal to be sent of Wilson, Dekalb, Smith, Cannon and Rutherford counties. starring Russell Crow. Interestingly, nei- and that only the meanest and baddest ther of these movies actually shows any of the lot were sentenced there. Mailed subscriptions rates effective Nov. 15, 2015 scenes of the prison but the whole story- It seemed like in every western movie 4 issues (8 Weeks) $7.50 13 issues (26 Weeks) $20 line is about getting there. some bad buy was being sent to his cer- 8 issues (16 Weeks) $15 26 issues (52 Weeks) $30 Other movies include Riot, Badland- tain death at Yuma. ers, Red River Valley and To Kill a Mem- See ‘Exploring Yuma’ on page 5 The Edge * Thursday, May 24, 2018 5 there together for weeks. The only time the most famous was Pearl Hart, con- liked it so much, they shortened their Exploring Yuma... they saw the light of day was when their victed of being part of the last recorded nickname to the “Crims.” Their mascot continued from page 4 bread and water was brought to them by stagecoach robbery in history. She and was the face of a hardened criminal and guards. her male partner took $431.20 off the their bookstore for student merchandise Once again, my love In the cell occupants of the stage. Before leaving, was called the “Cell Block.” of old western TV shows ceiling had she gave each of them one dollar back This seasons’ poster for their wrestling and movies prejudiced been drilled so they would be able to purchase food team has each of the 20 or so mem- my mind to making it a two inch and drink when they got back to a relay bers dressed in the old black and white something a whole lot hole suppos- station. striped prison uniforms with the caption worse than it was. I re- edly for air to She served two years and was paroled underneath “Four years of hard labor.” cently visited there to see circulate. The to live a long and interesting life. While this might not have been a for myself. guards found Eleven Mormon deacons were told to place for just murderers and thieves, it Now this is not to say entertainment quit their polygamy practices and when had its share. Was it cold in the winter that it wasn’t, as the in- dropping they refused, they were each sentenced with no facilities for heat? You bet. Was mates called it, a hellhole. scorpions and to five years at Yuma. They were such it hot in the 115 degree temperatures The cells held four men snakes down model inmates that they helped start of the summer? I can’t imagine. Was each, with two bunks that hole into many of the educational and rehabili- the solitary confinement dark cell with and a chamber pot with the total dark- tation programs the prison developed. scorpions and snakes truly a horror? I a large iron ring on the ness to further After two years, they were pardoned and suspect it was. floor in the middle of torture those released. One hundred nine inmates died there the room that they were confined. When the prison was shut down and are buried in graves covered until chained to each night. I swear when in 1909, the local Yuma Union High this day with large round river stones The cells were 6x8 foot. I went into the School was waiting the completion of taken from the shores nearby. If a prisoner gave the room, my nose their new building. The school moved Oddly, only one person was executed guards any trouble, they told my mind into the prison and occupied it from there. were placed in confine- the stench of 1910 to 1914. Look at the list of offensives in the ment in a dark cell in the place was Their sport opponents began calling photo. This was life at the turn of the the middle of the com- still there some them “The Criminals”. The study body 19th century Beyond the Edge. pound with only bread 109 years after and water once a day the prison was until they got their minds closed. right. The longest for any In the photo inmate to stay confined The photo above shows the various you can see there was 100 days. offenses labeled as “Crimes, May- the different Inside the cell, which hem and other Outrages” committed charges for had a heavy wooden door by the 3,069 prisoners incarcerated which they had to block out any outside at Yuma Territorial Prison from 1876 been detained, light, was a 12x12 cubed to 1909. Twenty women were among ranging from iron cage in which they those detained over the years at the murder to sell- were locked inside. No prison. photo by Dave Pitt ing liquor to bunks, no mattress, no the Indians. blankets, just a chamber pot. Sometimes Of the 3,069 prisoners held there from as many as eight men were locked in 1876 to 1909, 20 were women. One of LEBANON APPLIANCE Sales, Parts & Repair Center

Randy Lamberson 807 East Main St. “We Keep’em Running” Watertown, TN 37184 www.heatandcooltn.com (615) 444-2525 1411 West Main Lebanon, TN 37087 6 The Edge * Thursday, May 24, 2018 served in the Tennessee National Guard. Paul Wilkerson Vance of Carthage, Genie (Troy) Adams The Edge Obituaries Brother Atnip has served as pastor of Paul Neal Wilkerson, age 75, of Lafay- of Watertown and Rebekah Vance Ramah Baptist Church for the past 35 ette died Friday morning, May 18, 2018 of Watertown; grandchildren, James Bro. Jimmy Atnip years. He was a member of Comer Lodge at the Westmoreland (Jessica) Stencil, Samantha Stencil, Bro. Jimmy Bazel Atnip, age 83, of Wa- No. 417 and a Scottish Rite Mason. Care & Rebab Center. Brianna and Joshua Young, Donavan tertown died Sunday morning, May 20, He is survived by his children, Elaine Born Nov. 7, 1942, Petty, Will Vance, Lliam Vance, Lillian 2018 at his residence. (Ray) Crook of Lebanon, Greg Atnip of he was the son of Vance, Zach Adams, Dakota Hale, Billy Born Oct. 13, 1934 Watertown, Michelle Wolfe of Water- the late Charlie and Hale, Helen Hale, Samantha Hale and a in DeKalb County, he town; grandchildren, Niki Kadlubowski, Johnnie Mai Slager great grandson, Carter Johnson; sisters, was the son of the late Eric and Steven Atnip, Joshua and Jacob Wilkerson. He was a Vickey Vaden of Watertown, Bobby Willie Allen Atnip and Wolfe, Trina Waldorf, Tosha Caruthers, retired truck driver Crawford of Eustis, Fla., Pat Hess of Bel Josephine Summers Ashley Dickens, Audrey Pitts; 19 great and farmer and was a Air, Md., Penny Fogus of Edwardsville, Atnip. Wilkerson grandchildren; sister, Dean Thomason of member of the Sykes Pa., Nancy Haymond of Dover, Del.; He was preceded Smithville; sister-in-law, Judy Dodd and sisters -in-law, Cathy Campbell, Susan in death by his wife, Church of Christ. Atnip nieces and nephews. Porter and Barbara Elmer. Jodene Dodd Atnip; Paul is survived by his wife, Dorothy Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Tuesday, She is rejoicing in heaven as she daughter, Phylllis Atnip; son, Tony Atnip; Ann Vanatta Wilkerson of Lafayette; May 22, 2018 at Hunter Funeral Home joins her son, Little Billy Vance; sisters, Nelda Atnip, Lorene Taylor and son, Terry Wilkerson and his wife, Sue of with Bro. Larry Self officiating. Pallbear- mother, Sally Fogus; grandfather, Ev- Vada Thomas; brothers, Grady, T.J. and Holland, Ky.; brother, Raymond Wilk- ers: Kenneth Christian, Terry Vaught, Joe erette White; sister, Robin Fogus and Willie Allen Atnip, Jr. erson of Lebanon; aunt, Lucy Slager of Turner, Don Shipper, Bobby Crook, Bob brother, Ellis Walton. Jimmy attended schools in DeKalb and Lebanon; nephew, Wayne Taylor and Lemott, Mark Christian, Johnny Reeder. Kay Hudson of Lebanon; other nieces Sherry was a member of Poplar Hill Wilson County, he was a graduate of the Honorary pallbearers: Jimbo Robertson and nephews. Baptist Church. She loved spending Hartsville Vocational School and received and the Deacons and Members of Ramah Funeral services were at 2 p.m. time with her family, reading her Bible a Blue Print degree. Jimmy was a welder Baptist Church. Interment was at Hearn Monday, May 21, 2018 at Hunter Fu- and fellowship with her prayer pal sis- and pipe fitter with Union 572 in Nash- Hill Cemetery. Hunter Funeral Home neral Home. Interment was at Poplar ters. She also adored shoes and held ville. He was a U.S. Army veteran and 615.237.9318. Hill Cemetery. Hunter Funeral Home an immaculate collection, which she “For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand, 615.237.9318. truly cherished. Regardless of her age, Saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you.’” Isaiah 41:13 she proudly boasted of never turning a Sherry Vance day over 39. Family received friends at Sherry Lou Vance of Watertown went Hunter Funeral Home in Watertown to rest in her eternal heavenly home on on Saturday, May 19 from 4 till 8 p.m. Thursday morning, May 17, 2018. Funeral services were at noon on Sun- Sherry was born on April 12, 1955 day, May 20, 2018. Graveside services to Randall Gene and followed at Eastern Gate Cemetery. Of- Sally Jane Fogus in ficiating services was Pastor John Lee, Baltimore, Md. Jeff Oliver and James Earl Petty. Pall- She is survived by bearers: Sam and James Vaden, Joshua her beloved husband Young, Troy Adams, James Stencil, of 45 years, Billy Buck Vance. Honorary pallbearers: Vance; four children, Zach Adams, Will Vance, Dakota Hale, Annie (James) Petty Donavan Petty and Billy Hale. Hunter of Vero Beach, Fla., Vance Funeral Home 615.237.9318. Buck (Stephanie) Obituaries continue on page 7

www.WatertownFlowerShop.com 412 Public Square  Watertown, TN The Edge * Thursday, May 24, 2018 7 Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Mon- The Edge Obituaries day, May 14, 2018 at Hunter Funeral continued from page 6 Home with Jeff Jewell officiating. In- terment was at Poplar Hill Cemetery. Jimmy Wilder Hunter Funeral Home 615.237.9318. Jimmy Lee Wilder, age 84, died Thursday evening, May 10, 2018 in Ko- komo, Ind. Born Jan. 8, 1934 in Inman, Va., he was the son of the late Richard Wilder and Bessie Ellen Shook Wilder and was preceded in death by an infant son, Jimmy Wilder The Edge photo by Lounita Howard, Publisher Lee Wilder Jr.; sis- State Senator Mark Pody, center, honored Paulette Dorris, left, and Nell McKinney, ters, Dorothy Henderson, Betty Przy- right, with Tennessee Senate Proclamations in honor of their service and retire- bysz, Helen Fauver; and a brother, Jack ment. Their daughters read the proclamations at the Little Lights graduation. Pody Wilder. met with the women the following week at the Depot for the official presentation. Jimmy is survived by his wife, Kay Womack Wilder of Kokomo, Ind.; Notably, she isn’t seeking gifts, but if daughter, Regina (Greg) Decker of Ci- Reception... someone would like to honor her, they 903 W. Main St.  Watertown continued from page 2 cero, Ind.; brothers, Bill (Rita) Wilder of (615) 237-0009 may do so by donating to her favorite Inman, Va. and Bob Wilder of Portage, Church, located on Main Street across charity, Snooty Giggles Dog Rescue, Ind.; sisters, Nila Henderson of Portage, from Hunter Funeral Home. Paulette 2754 Buckner Lane, Thompsons Sta- Ind. and Pat Wilder of Gainesville, Va.; says she would dearly love to see for- tion, TN 37179. Snooty Giggles focuses and nieces and nephews. Jimmy was a mer students at the reception, which is on special needs dogs, but take in dogs retired millwright with U.S. Steel and Owner a drop-in style event. of all ages, healthy or not. an Army veteran. Mark Fletcher

Charlene Robin Vance Karen Parker Casey [email protected] [email protected] 8 The Edge * Thursday, May 24, 2018 Azaleas surprise with seemingly overnight blossoms Planting and transplanting Azaleas is soils tend to be bloom in the Auntie E’s best done in the early spring or early fall. more alkaline/ spring. This The Gardener’s Edge When transplanting, replant shrubs at the basic, because will encourage A month ago, I was counting the azaleas same level or slightly higher than they were concrete can leafy growth as winter loss and the very next week they in their original pot or location. Smaller leach lime into at the wrong were loaded with beautiful tissue paper- bushes transplant best but, of course, the soil. They time. like blossoms. Seems take longer to produce need protection Pruning like this happened over- blooms. Don’t cultivate from midday or pinching night. They are decidu- ‘This year’s “winter loss” around the plants, as sun and winter back young ous, losing their leaves assessment was they have shallow roots. wind. Sun tol- Azalea plants every winter. Most of Because they absorb wa- erance varies by helps to pro- the new leaves follow premature. Everything ter through their foliage, species. In gen- mote bushy the blossoms in the I had identified as dead wet both the leaves and eral, most types growth. Prun- spring. now shows life: the figs, root zone when you wa- prefer the par- ing should be Azaleas are in the ter. Overhead watering tial sun or fil- done early in same family as Rhodo- the red twig dogwood, with sprinklers works tered shade. The the spring; dendron. Rhododen- the beauty berry and well, but it’s best to do east and north but any prun- drons are larger shrubs, this in morning so that sides of the ing may result evergreen and have the azaleas. Another the leaves dry by after- house are better in cutting off larger, fewer blooms. reminder that noon. locations than next year’s Azaleas are mostly na- Location is impor- the west and blooms. If you tive to North America Mother Nature tant. Azaleas are acid south, unless prune an es- and eastern Asia. The is truly awesome!’ loving plants. They pre- west and south tablished bush American species are fer a moist, well drained are protected. heavily, it may generally deciduous, soil with a pH of 5.5. Too much sun not bloom while the Asian varieties are usually ever- Check the soil pH before planting, espe- bleaches or again for two green. cially if planting along a foundation where burns the leaves; too little results in lanky to three years. At the thought of losing plants that don’t bloom. Insects and dis- next year’s blooms, University of Arkansas eases seldom bother healthy plants. Extension recommends avoiding pruning After the blooms fade, apply mulch – established plants. Just let them grow natu- pine needles are good - and fertilize with rally. a slow-release, acid-forming fertilizer such This year’s “winter loss” assessment was as cottonseed meal or commercial aza- premature. Everything I had identified as lea/camellia food. Don’t mulch in the fall. dead now shows life: the figs, the red twig This will hold in heat and delay the onset dogwood, the beauty berry and the aza- of dormancy, increasing the chances of leas. Another reminder that Mother Na- winter damage. And don’t fertilize before ture is truly awesome! Books for sale - $2 a bag! Watertown Library makes room for the new All Paint, Any Color, 10% OFF tember. Summer Reading is so busy that The Library’s Edge we have to take a break from story time By Pamela Wiggins- Watertown Public Library so that all children will enjoy being here Lawn & Garden Tools 10% OFF this summer. Summer Reading is almost here! We We have books for sale. 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Quartet at 11:30 a.m. Granville and Bluegrass Nights at the Reservations Marty and Charmaine Lanham will Ryman. The bluegrass festival chairman are available at Marty and Charmaine Lanham, center, will be honored with be honored at 12:30 p.m. with the 2018 is Jimmy Bilbrey. He can be reached at 931.653.4151. the 2018 Uncle Jimmy Thompson Bluegrass Award. submitted Uncle Jimmy Thompson Bluegrass Award. Marty has been involved in almost every aspect of bluegrass music in Tennessee for the past 45 years. He and his wife, Charmaine, co-founded the Station Inn in Nashville in 1974, the longest running bluegrass venue in the world. His career includes banjo player in Wilma Lee Cooper’s Clinch Moun- tain Clan. Charmaine was executive director and co-founder of the Nash- ville Bluegrass Music Association. She produced the first bluegrass concert at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. She has been playing guitar in bluegrass bands since 1974. Marty and Charmaine have performed with his band at the Dixie Café in Byrdstown since introduc- ing bluegrass music there in 2004. After the ceremony, the Uncle Jimmy Thompson Grand Champion Fiddle Competition gets underway at 1 p.m. Registration for the competition is from 10 to 11 a.m. with an entry fee of $5. The prize money is $225 for first place, $175 for second and $125 for third, with the winner performing center stage at the Birthplace of Bluegrass Music during Springer Mountain Farms Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman Show on June 21 with Dailey and Vincent. For more information on the competition, visit granvilletn.com. “Were it left to me to decide if we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.” ~ Thomas Jefferson 10 The Edge * Thursday, May 24, 2018 Watertown Class of 2018 celebrates Left: Valedictorian Juliana Kathleen Upchurch and Salutatorian Carl Neel Reeves IV lead the way into the gymna- sium for the Processional followed by Principal Jeff Luttrell and Director of Schools Dr. Donna Wright, along with other officials, school board members and staff from Watertown High for the 2018 graduation ceremonies on Fri- day, May 18. These graduates were the first to attend all four years at the new high school campus. The Edge photos by Lounita Howard, Publisher Let’ s Get Started...It’ s Time! During the graduation ceremonies, Class President Brenna Luttrell was Campaign Kick-off awarded the Brent Bishop Memorial Scholarship and the Kent Foster Me- morial Scholarship, both presented in to Re-elect memory of former students; the Sue Talley Memorial Scholarship and the County Mayor Watertown High School Brick Schol- arship, established in recent years through the sale of engraved bricks in Randall Hutto the lobby of the new WHS building. Tuesday, May 29th, 2018 5:00 - 7:00 pm Watertown Community Center Hwy. 70 for Watertown, Tennessee County Mayor We are asking for your vote! Vote August 2nd, 2018 www.randallhutto.com For yard signs, email [email protected] If unable to attend you may send donations to:

Lou Ann Hutto, Treasurer, 109 South Fork Drive, Lebanon, TN 37087 Phillip Eldridge accepts the Brent (checks payable to Randall Hutto for County Mayor). Bishop Memorial Scholarship from presenter Randall Hutto, Wilson Coun- Paid for by Committee to Elect Randall Hutto for County Mayor ty Mayor and a Watertown High alumni. The Edge * Thursday, May 24, 2018 11

Kezney Batey receives the Sue Talley Memorial Scholarship from presenter Pat Wood. Kezney also received a WHS Brick Scholarship.

Alisa Bond receives one of four WHS scholarships awarded by the Com- munity Foundation (funds raised through brick sales), from committee chairman Keith Harrison.

Ashley Miller rceives the final WHS scholarship awarded by the Com- munity Foundation (funds raised through brick sales), from committee chairman Keith Harrison. 12 The Edge * Thursday, May 24, 2018 County Mayor Randall Hutto announces bid for third term Against a backdrop of accomplishments more jobs and expanding economic op- nel, added three “At the end of the day, my administra- over the past eight years, Wilson County portunities across the county. With the ad- new Wilson tion believes in four things: We believe Mayor Randall Hutto announces his bid dition of more than 6,300 new jobs in our County Emer- investing in people will always yield the for a third term. county, it has generated an additional $988 gency Manage- best return on investment. We strive for “I’m running for re-election because million in economic investments here.” ment Stations, great customer service. We believe in giv- I enjoy helping people,” Hutto said. Leveraging his more than 25 years of and converted ing back. And, we want to provide our “We’ve accomplished a lot over the past administrative and teaching experience an existing vol- residents with a great place to live, so you eight years, including last year, when we and building consensus in the commu- unteer station can do one of the most important things balanced the general fund budget and nity, Hutto has been able to work with the to a live 24/7 in life, and that’s spending time with your achieved an AA+ bond rating. We looked Wilson County Board of Education and station. “Not family,” Hutto said. as far back as we were able, and records Wilson County Commission to complete only have these Hutto has received numerous awards, indicate this is the first time this has hap- a school building program, provide every Randall Hutto public safety including Certified Public Administra- pened in our county’s history. We worked school with a School Resource Officer, in- improvements helped lower response tor Degree, Greater Nashville Regional hard at cutting the budget as much as pos- crease the school board from five to seven times for both rural and urban areas, but Council Maynard Pate Regional Leader- sible and building up the fund balance.” members and help the Board of Education the Level 4 ISO rating saves Wilson Coun- ship Award, Judge T.O. Bond Achieve- Wilson County’s fund balance has fund their differentiated teacher pay plan ty residents money on their homeowners’ ment Award, Nashville Business Journal grown from less than $1 million in 2010, to attract and retain quality teachers. insurance,” Hutto said. Business Impact Award (twice), Lebanon- when Hutto first took office, to more than Hutto was assistant superintendent of Quality education and public safety ser- Wilson County Chamber of Commerce $8 million currently. During the same schools for the Lebanon Special School vices contribute to better quality of life for Distinguished Alumni Award, and Wilso- time, the county’s bond rating went from District 2003-2010 and a teacher and Wilson County residents, as well as a $2.5 nian of the Year. He served as Metropoli- AA to “AA with a positive outlook” to the coach at Lebanon High School 1985-2002. million expansion to the Mt. Juliet Library, tan Planning Organization chair, Greater current AA+. The Wilson County Com- “Our effort to place an SRO in every the Wilson County Veterans Museum and Nashville Regional Council president, and mission recently passed a resolution that school is a model for other Tennessee Park, Wilson County Expo Center, and a 4 Lakes Regional Authority Organization prohibits spending below the fund bal- counties. In addition, the school renova- new County Parks Board. chair. Hutto is a graduate of Leadership ance without a two-third majority vote. tions that were part of the Progressed Ed- “Prior to the Expo Center, many Wilson Middle Tennessee and a former Lebanon “We’ve been able to balance the budget, ucation Building Program created a safety County residents traveled out of town to Breakfast Rotary Member. while providing the best service possible vestibule where someone can’t just walk go to events. Now, the quality of life for Hutto graduated from Watertown High on the least amount of revenue. Our ef- into a school, but rather must go through folks in our communities is increased be- School, earned a Bachelor of Science de- forts to expand tourism in the county have the office. We currently have no portables, cause we have the Expo Center hosting a gree from Middle Tennessee State Univer- been successful and led to a significant which increases safety, because students variety of events. It allows residents to at- sity and a Master of Education from Trev- increase in revenue from visitors as well aren’t walking outside, to and from build- tend events close to home and generates ecca Nazarene University. He and his wife as an increase in our sales tax revenue as ings,” Hutto said. sales tax dollars that provide services to of more than 31 years, Paula, have three more people shop locally. These factors al- “Increasing teacher pay increased our our citizens,” he said. children, two of whom have earned degrees lowed us to be able to lighten the burden teacher retention rate to 97 percent,” he In addition to his continued focus on from Tennessee State University and Ten- on property owners and generate a budget added. The county pay plan also enabled education, public safety and quality of life, nessee Technological University and one surplus to help Wilson County prepare for Wilson County to obtain and retain qual- Hutto will increase transparency on the who is currently attending TTU. The Hut- future growth,” Hutto said. “All of which ity personnel across county government. inner workings of local government and tos reside in Lebanon and are members of has contributed to improving our educa- Wilson County has been able to obtain work with the Tennessee Department of Immanuel Baptist Church, where Randall tion, public safety and quality of life – areas a Level 4 Insurance Services Office rating Transportation on road improvements is a deacon and teaches Sunday school. that will continue to be my top priority.” because the county prioritized the impor- and future infrastructure, while recruiting The election is Aug. 2, with early voting “We have been successful at creating tance of cross-trained emergency person- more better-paying jobs. July 13-28. *IN BUSINESS OVER 30 YEARS...HERE IN WATERTOWN OVER 20!* ITEMS OF INTEREST...AT THE MOMENT: WHITE 200+ JAYCEES PINS FROM BIRCH BARK BIRDHOUSES ALL OVER THE USA FROM MAINE Wood We JUST ARRIVING Carry Swing Set Maine On Sale “Rare Vintage” Purple & White Pure Maple $50 Watertown H.S. Beanie $35 Syrup Primitives  Advertising  Toys  Nautical Cabin & Lodge  Kitchen Collectibles Mention “Hotrod” WatertownTN.com/Jims to save 20% Jim Amero *8 Days a Week* Owner of Jim’s Antiques & Mile Long Yard Sale Coordinator “Ya should have bought it when you saw it!” The Agricultural Edge The Edge * Thursday, May 24, 2018 13 What makes best hay? Hay harvest has started with the re- to digest faster than grass fiber, allowing cent improvement of weather. Small livestock to eat more of the legume. grains such as wheat, rye and barley Harvest and storage. Loss of leaves are being harvested now. Cool season means lower quality. Methods of cut- grasses such as tall fescue, orchardgrass ting, teddering and baling can impact and ryegrass have matured and headed, quality. Improper harvest techniques but quantity of blade seems to be shorter can seriously reduce forage quality, pri- this year. marily through the loss of leaves. Stor- The last few years have been diffi- ing a hay crop at an incorrect moisture cult ones for hay producers, regardless content or improper ensiling of a forage if someone is producing hay to feed to crop can dramatically lower its quality. their own stock or producing it for sale Environment (climate). Moisture, to the public. The economics of hay pro- temperature, and the amount of sun- duction have drastically increased in the light influence forage quality. Rain dam- last several years. Striving to produce age is very destructive to forage quality. Watertown Ag Mechanics team No. 1 in Tenn. the best quality possible makes sense When bad weather delays harvesting, with high production costs. It seems to the forage crop becomes more mature The Watertown High School FFA Ag Mechanics Team placed first in the State of make good “cents” to concentrate on and hence lower in quality. High tem- Tennessee Ag Mechanics contest on Friday, April 27. Members are, from left: Will the factors that improve overall quality peratures may increase lignin accumu- Poston, Justin Kumpf, Peyton Lamberson and Cade Harrison, with State FFA of hay. The five major factors that affect lation and decrease quality, but drought President Luke Love at far right. The team will be competing again at nationals in forage quality (not yield) include: matu- stress may actually benefit quality by this coming October. While they competed, they had to do multiple individual ac- rity, crop species, harvest and storage, delaying maturity. tivities, including the following: Machinery and Equipment, Electricity, Compact environment and soil fertility. Soil fertility. Soil fertility affects for- Equipment, Structures, and Environment and Natural Resources. After they fin- Maturity of the plants or harvest date age yield much more than it does qual- ished the individual activities, they competed in a team activity. photo submitted is the most important factor affect- ity. While it is possible to produce high ing forage quality. Plants continually quality forage on poor, unproductive change in forage quality as they mature. soils, it is generally very difficult to pro- As plant cell wall content increases, in- duce high yields of high quality forage digestible lignin accumulates. In fact, with an unproductive soil resource. It forage plant maturity changes so rapidly is necessary to balance soil fertility to that it is possible to measure significant avoid mineral imbalances. declines in forage quality every two or After decades of breeding forages for three days. yield and persistence, attention is being Crop species. Differences in forage giving to developing or identifying vari- quality between grasses and legumes eties with improved quality. Variety or can be very large. The protein content cultivar can affect forage quality, but not of legumes is typically much higher than as greatly as the other five factors. FULL SERVICE that of grasses, and legume fiber tends See ‘Best hay’ on page 14 BOB-CAT DEALER sales, parts & service

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107 Babb Drive  Lebanon, TN (615) 444-5212 [email protected] MON-FRI 7 AM TO 5 PM  SATURDAY 7 AM TO 12 PM 14 The Edge * Thursday, May 24, 2018 Forestry veteran McBride named Cumberland District Forester Andy McBride, a 15-year veteran of the which includes more than 70,000 state serve Andy mature as a forester, as a su- budgeting and spending, and implement- Division of Forestry, will transition from forest acres and has headquarters pervisor, and as a manager over ed harvest plans for the state forests in the Assistant District Forester to District For- in Cookeville. He will oversee de- the past 15 years,” State Forester Cumberland District. ester for the Tennessee Department of Ag- livery of all state forestry services, Jere Jeter said. “I have no doubt “I am honored to represent the Depart- riculture. including wildfire management that he will be very successful ment of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry “Andy has extensive forestry knowl- and prevention, state forest man- as he provides leadership for the in this role,” McBride said. “I look forward edge, and his background and years of agement, landowner assistance, district and serves on the Divi- to working with our great team to protect, professional experience with the Depart- logging forestry best practice sion of Forestry’s management promote, and manage the public and pri- ment make him a great fit for this role,” management courtesy checks, Andy McBride t e am .” vate forestlands within the Cumberland Commissioner Jai Templeton said. “As we prescribed fire, tree planting, and other McBride started his career as a forester District.” work to provide Tennesseans with the best assets. There are 88 full time employees for Standing Stone and Pickett State For- McBride, a Georgia native, graduated forestry services possible, we are fortunate in the Cumberland District that McBride ests. In 2015, he became the Assistant Dis- from the University of Georgia with a to have Andy in this important capacity.” will manage, including foresters, adminis- trict Forester for the same district that he Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Man- McBride will serve as District Forester trative staff, technicians and forestry aides. will now be managing. In that role, Mc- agement. He enjoys hunting, fishing, and for the 27 county Cumberland District, “It has been my great pleasure to ob- Bride supervised field foresters, oversaw raising beef cattle.

Best hay... A hay analysis can provide valuable in- bales which will give a good representa- tative hay sample. continued from page 13 formation when making feed choices tive analysis of the overall hay quality. For more information, contact the It is difficult to judge hay quality throughout the year. The best time to Forage analysis is inexpensive at $17 UT-TSU Extension Office in Wilson without having a chemical analysis to have the hay sampled is just after bal- per sample. Contact your county agent County at 615.444.9584. You can also determine protein, carbohydrates, di- ing, while hay is scattered throughout for additional information and the best find us on Facebook or visit our website: gestibility and relative nutritional value. the field. This allows for sampling of methods of collecting a good, represen- extension.tennessee.edu/Wilson. Livestock Market Mid-South Livestock, Unionville, TN 12 405-438 426 155.00-164.50 161.76 3 450-490 475 131.00-145.00 138.97 23 450-493 471 137.00-147.00 140.87 Weighted Average Report for Monday, May 21 24 450-490 471 153.00-164.50 158.55 3 515-540 532 124.00-147.00 136.63 1 460-460 460 150.00 150.00 Fancy Cattle Receipts: 1085. Last week: 971. Last 1 465-465 465 166.00 166.00 Fancy 1 570-570 570 140.00 140.00 40 500-545 523 130.00-140.00 134.28 30 500-540 516 150.00-160.00 155.69 3 605-628 620 129.00-133.50 132.04 19 550-595 570 129.00-137.50 133.45 year: 1052. Compared to last week, Feeder 3 505-515 508 163.00-167.00 165.65 Fancy 1 655-655 655 118.00 118.00 20 600-645 618 122.00-133.00 127.83 Steers/Bulls steady to 6.00 lower with instances 37 550-595 573 144.00-156.00 148.96 1 740-740 740 119.00 119.00 18 650-685 663 121.00-131.00 126.82 of 10.00 lower; Feeder Heifers steady to 6.00 30 600-647 625 135.00-146.00 141.52 2 780-790 785 114.00 114.00 6 700-745 725 115.00-124.00 118.60 lower; Slaughter Cows mostly steady; Slaughter 16 650-690 671 131.00-140.50 138.34 Holstein Large 3 10 755-795 775 105.00-116.00 111.21 6 705-718 712 130.00-138.00 134.69 1 285-285 285 90.00 90.00 3 810-825 815 95.00-100.00 97.32 Bulls mostly steady. Feeder: 931. Slaughter: 116. 4 750-765 756 124.00-136.00 130.46 1 365-365 365 100.00 100.00 2 855-855 855 104.00-108.00 106.00 Replacement: 38. Slaughter cows made up 10 7 806-806 806 126.00 126.00 1 865-865 865 67.50 67.50 1 920-920 920 87.00 87.00 percent of the offering, slaughter bulls 3 percent, 3 850-880 867 106.00-115.00 110.62 1 910-910 910 51.50 51.50 Small 1 - 2 and feeders 87 percent. The feeder supply includ- 1 905-905 905 105.00 105.00 2 995-995 995 57.50 57.50 1 475-475 475 125.00 125.00 ed 34 percent steers, 40 percent heifers, and 26 Small 1 - 2 2 1040-1040 1040 53.50 53.50 1 580-580 580 120.00 120.00 1 375-375 375 140.00 140.00 Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1 - 2 Medium and Large 2 - 3 percent bulls. Near 27 percent of the run weighed 1 415-415 415 142.00 142.00 1 225-225 225 140.00 140.00 14 405-445 432 126.00-141.00 134.33 over 600 lbs. 1 565-565 565 126.00 126.00 10 300-349 328 144.00-156.00 149.91 7 450-495 475 132.00-135.00 133.45 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Medium and Large 2 - 3 1 335-335 335 160.00 160.00 Fancy 4 505-545 526 120.00-125.00 121.75 Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1 - 2 1 210-210 210 145.00 145.00 10 360-390 376 140.00-150.00 144.86 2 570-595 583 119.00-120.00 119.49 1 235-235 235 165.00 165.00 3 255-265 262 145.00-148.00 146.86 39 400-445 425 133.50-144.50 138.27 3 610-645 630 116.00-120.00 118.63 5 270-295 284 150.00-165.00 156.09 2 310-315 313 144.00-152.00 148.03 5 405-415 413 146.00-150.00 146.80 Fancy 2 670-675 673 107.00-117.00 111.98 11 300-348 327 154.00-166.00 160.03 5 350-395 376 140.00-151.00 146.60 43 450-495 474 127.00-136.00 131.74 1 735-735 735 111.00 111.00 16 350-380 368 156.00-167.00 163.01 3 425-440 432 142.00-144.00 143.00 2 465-465 465 140.00 140.00 Fancy Slaughter Cows Breaker 70-80% Lean 53 500-545 520 123.00-133.00 128.04 6 1275-1395 1330 50.00-57.00 54.34 39 553-595 575 120.00-130.00 127.02 2 1540-1735 1638 50.00-51.00 50.53 15 605-645 620 120.00-130.00 125.32 2 1475-1520 1498 58.00-63.00 60.54 High Dressing Mid-Sou th Livesto ck 20 650-685 668 118.00-127.00 122.94 Boner 80-85% Lean 6 710-735 719 116.00-125.00 118.82 25 980-1385 1194 52.00-59.50 55.93 3 815-840 827 90.00-101.00 93.95 6 1400-1690 1550 54.00-58.50 55.80 Cen te r, LLC 1 850-850 850 92.00 92.00 1 1450-1450 1450 61.00 61.00 High Dressing 1 935-935 935 90.00 90.00 1 1585-1585 1585 51.00 51.00 Low Dressing . Small 1 - 2 Lean 85-90% Lean 3849 Hwy. 41-A North Unionville, TN 37180 1 450-450 450 110.00 110.00 3 680-765 722 40.00-43.00 41.06 Low Dressing Medium and Large 2 - 3 37 815-1325 1039 45.00-57.00 49.99 midsouthlivestock.com 3 250-290 267 135.00 135.00 1 1115-1115 1115 60.50 60.50 High Dressing 1 330-330 330 128.00 128.00 2 895-1000 948 43.00 43.00 Low Dressing Cattle Sale Receiving Cattle 5 355-395 383 127.00-134.00 130.23 Slaughter Bulls Yield Grade 1 Mondays 11:00 am Sunday 1-6pm, & Monday 7 am 12 405-445 425 120.00-132.00 126.49 3 1470-1490 1482 73.50-76.00 74.83 6 450-490 473 123.00-125.00 124.18 3 1055-1300 1212 68.00-72.00 70.23 Low Dressing in observance of 7 502-540 520 112.00-122.00 118.93 12 1640-2265 1908 74.00-84.00 78.70 CLOSED MONDAY, MAY 28th MEMORIAL DAY 4 560-595 581 114.00-118.00 116.49 2 1555-2140 1848 86.00-89.00 87.74 High Dressing Bill McKee Tommy Burgess 2 665-665 665 113.00-115.00 114.00 2 1520-1575 1548 72.00-72.50 72.25 Low Dressing (931) 294-5101 (615) 533-8518 Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 1 - 2 (615) 308-9035 12 403-445 423 145.00-157.50 151.06 Source: TN Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Nashville, TN The Edge * Thursday, May 24, 2018 15

Sponsored by The dge of E Nature Published once a month in The Edge Start planting those summer food plots In past articles, I have talked about food plots and farming for deer and other wildlife. Hopefully you have taken some time and planned a good spot for your summer food plot and thought about what you wanted to plant, because now is the time to get started and get it in the ground to ensure deer and other wildlife in your area have a good summer food source. With a little luck, it will keep them coming in well into early archery season. This time of year there are a lot of options that will grow well as long as they get a little rain and sun. Some great summer food plot Randy Hargis and Ashley Hayes took top honors at the 29th Annual Lions ideas are that I have found work really well Fish for Sight Charity Tournament on J Percy Priest Lake at Fate Sanders Ma- rina on April 28, weighing in 21.95 lbs, including Big Largemouth at 6.81 lbs. include: The event is put on by the Lascassas Milton Lions Club. Hargis and Hayes, Clover that is planted in early spring September in hopes that it would grow left and right, are helped out by a friend showing off their limit. works great, especially when planted dur- at least by gun season. It came in but was ing the cooler weather. very sparse. After our season closed, I had Soy Beans and Cow Peas are a great big plans of replanting for the spring. I food source that will last well into the fall also decided I would fertilize my plot, but as long as you can keep the deer from eat- the issue was the location was hard to ac- ing the plants as soon as they pop out of cess with anything much bigger than a the ground. If you have a large food plot small tractor or four-wheeler. Just to give this is definitely a great option. it a try, I purchased eight bags of gen- Corn - although corn has no nutritional eral purpose 12-12-12 fertilizer, loaded value, deer still love it and it works as a them onto the front and back of my four- great attractant. If you have a corn field, wheeler and headed to my plot, thinking chances are you’re going to have deer maybe it would help when I replanted in coming into it well into the fall. the spring. In mid March I went in to get Brassicas such as radishes, turnips, kale, a game plan and to my surprise the food lettuce, rape, and chicory work great for a plot was amazing totally full of clover and late season plot. Turnips become really at- rye and covered up in signs that deer were Big Smallmouth, at 4.76 lbs., tractive to deer in the late season after a frequently using it. As temperatures warm David Bell and Chris Tarpley placed second was awarded to Carl Heflin few frosts hit them and cause the sugar in up, the rye dies off, leaving only the clover, with an 18.87 lb. catch. and Daniel Williams. the plants to rise. Deer will spend a lot of which should carry the plot well into the time in late winter digging bulbs out of the fall hunting season. The moral of this sto- ground for a quick snack. They’re a great ry is: give it time and find out what works Anthony Nash and Dan- cold weather late season food source that for you and your plot. You don’t need hun- iel Johnson receive their deer have a hard time resisting. dreds of acres or expensive equipment to third place prize money Last spring I planted a food plot con- produce a nice plot. I promise, you just from Lascassas Lions sisting of clover and brassicas. The bras- have to find out what works. Learn all you Club President Cindy Cook. Their catch totaled sicas grew really well, but the clover didn’t can, don’t be afraid to experiment, you 17.92 lbs, including a 4.44 come in as well as I would have liked; so might find something that works great in lb. largemouth. The tour- I replanted clover along with winter rye your area and that the deer can’t resist. nament is held yearly on grass right before deer season opened in Marc Larese, FoxPro Field Staff the last Saturday in April.

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John Greer Jr., State Farm Insurance, presents Athlete of the Week awards to Watertown students. WHS Lady Purple Tiger Softball player McKenna George was awarded for May 5. McK- enna has played great defense this season at shortstop. Her BA for the week was .750 with fielding % of 1.000. In top left photo: Greer, McKenna and Coach Sarah Gentry. WHS tennis player Tawny Ashworth had a very good year on the court. With partner Cassidy Parisher, Tawny scored 6-3, 5-7, 7-6 and 7-4 to win the Doubles District Tournament. Photo bottom left: Greer, Tawny and Coach Darrian Brown. WHS Baseball player and pitcher Stratton Mehaffey worked with the pitchers in the bullpen all year and for the week went behind the plate and caught the last few innings in a district tournament game, had 2 putouts with 0 errors. Above photo: Greer, Stratton and Coach E.J. Wood. Brian Putnam is WHS tennis player of the week of May 19. He had an outstanding year, becoming the first WHS boys’ tennis player to qualify for the State Singles Tournament by winning the Region 4-Small championship on May 15, going on the state tournament May 24. Top right photo: Greer, Brian and Coach Jason Knowles. WHS Softball Players of the Week May 12 John D. Greer Jr. are Ridge Morgan and Alicia House. Ridge, rightfielder, Owner/Agent had a big double and single 435 West Main Street, Lebanon, TN 37087 in the 11-5 victory vs. Liv- 615-444-9043 ingston in the District 8-AA tournament and a big hit vs. Macon County. 2nd from top right photo: Greer, Ridge and Coach Gentry. Alicia, pitcher/utility, came in to pitch relief for 6 2/3 innings, allowing 4 runs (3 earned) on 5 hits and a walk while John Greer Jr., Tony Shelton, Sue Shelton, Janice Scruggs & Wayne Lokey striking out four and hitting a homerun as the Tigerettes beat Livingston 11-5 in the district game. 3rd photo at right: Greer, Alicia and Gentry. May 12 WHS Base- ball Players of the Week are Lain Hindsley and Owen Queen. Lain pitched in 2 district tournament games, allowing 4 earned runs with 7 strikeouts. 2nd from bottom right: Greer, Lain and Coach Wood. Owen pitched a shutout May 7 and the 8-AA District Tournament with a 5-0 blanking of York Institute, struck out 11 with zero base-on-balls. Bot- tom right photo: Greer and Queen .

PAID FOR BY JOHN GREER JR. photos submitted The Edge * Thursday, May 24, 2018 17 Watertown City Council meets May 31 The Edge Calendar of Events Watertown City Council’s next meeting, postponed Seeking descendants from earlier in May, is set for Thursday, May 31 at Jones Hill Cemetery Decoration May 27 6 p.m. at the Watertown Community Center, 8630 Jones Hill Cemetery will hold Decoration Day on Sun- of portrait subjects Sparta Pike. day, May 27 at 2:30 p.m. Cumberland University restoring Lebanon Memorial Day Service May 28 Watertown Volunteer Fire Fish Fry Veterans of Wilson County will host a Memorial Watertown Volunteer Fire Department holds a artwork, to host viewing event fund-raising Fish Fry the first Saturday, noon to 8 p.m. Service in front of Veterans Museum on East Main The Portrait Preservation Committee of Cum- at the Public Safety Building in Watertown. Next fish Street in Lebanon on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28 berland University is working to restore 15 por- at 9 a.m. Everyone is invited and urged to attend. For- fry is Saturday, June 2. traits of university presidents and notable alumni. mer Lebanon Mayor Fox will be the featured speaker. Lascassas Fire Department Fish Fry Descendants for two of the most notable figures Patriotic Music and more. Info: 615.351.6128. The Lascassas Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry is in Cumberland’s history have been identified. Dr. High school equivalency test June 19 held the second Saturday, at the firehall on Lascassas Pike. Damon Petty, great-great nephew of Cordell Hull, The Wilson County Adult Education program will be The next fish fry is June 9, 4-8 p.m. an alumnus of the CU’s law school who went on to giving the high school equivalency test (HiSET formerly Wilson CASA 30th Anniversary June 15 serve as Secretary of State under Franklin D. Roo- GED) on June 19 at the Tennessee College of Applied 30th Anniversary Celebration of Wilson County sevelt, and Julia Bradford, a 6th generation grand- Technology in Lebanon. For information on taking the CASA on June 15 at Capitol Theatre honoring Linda daughter of Abram Caruthers, founder of the law test, call 615.443.8731. Schenk. Tickets $50 each or tables for $350. Cash school at CU. Wilson Board of Education meetings bar opens 6 p.m. Dinner 6:30. Band “Familiar Faces” The committee is seeking descendants of the fol- Wilson County Board of Education meets in a Work at 7:30 sponsored by City of Lebanon. Ticket info: lowing portrait subjects: Imogene Ahles, Andrew Blake Buchanan, Abram Caruthers, Robert L. Ca- Session on Thursday, May 31, 5 p.m., and a regular 615.443.2002. Dinner provided by Wildberry, spon- ruthers, Thomas C. Anderson, John Royall Harris, scheduled Board Meeting on Monday, June 4, 6 p.m., sored by Southern Bank. Cordell Hull, Nathan Green Jr., Andrew B. Martin, at the Wilson County BOE Administrative & Train- Give Cancer the Boot June 15 and Ernest L. Stockton Jr. ing Complex, 415 Harding Drive, Lebanon. Requests Save the date for Relay for Life and Give Cancer the The members of the committee are Maria Bone, to “Appear Before the Board” and all other “Agenda” Boot, June 15, 6 p.m. to midnight, Wilson Bank & Trust Gay Chamberlain, Mary Ann Denney, Martha items must be submitted no later than 12 noon on West Lawn, 623 W. Main St., Lebanon. Davis, Bettie Hill, Judy Sullivan, and Etta Wilson, Wednesday, May 17. Garden of Prayer meals program chairperson. To date, seven of the portraits have Mt. Juliet Republican Women HQ to open Garden of Prayer Tabernacle, Inc., 1015 Bluebird Road, been restored. Headquarters for the Mt. Juliet Republican Women Lebanon, will be providing free meals to children in Leba- “Cumberland’s history is so full of interesting in- grand opening is Saturday, May 26, 1-4 p.m. next door non and various locations in Wilson County during the dividuals. Their contributions to the school serve as to Courtney’s Restaurant, 4066 N. Mt. Juliet Road. Meet summer months of 2018. If you have a vacation Bible great inspiration for the students of today and into candidates running in your district and pick up cam- school or other summer activity that need free meals to be the future,” Wilson said. On June 8, the committee along with the Marga- paign signs and materials. provided for children 18 years or younger, contact Angela ret Gaston Chapter of the Daughters of the Ameri- Alexandria Open Pantry set June 16 Howard: 615.784.4620 or 615.752.7215. Chamber’s bass tournament June 9 can Revolution, is hosting a portrait viewing event Alexandria UMC Open Pantry is Saturday, June 16, for the public. Damon Petty and Julia Bradford will 10th Annual Two Rivers Ford Bass Tournament, 9-11 a.m. Open to communities of Dowelltown, Lib- be in attendance and other descendants are encour- in conjunction with the Lebanon-Wilson Chamber erty, Alexandria, Watertown, Brush Creek. Returning aged to attend. Bradford, who lives in New York, clients, please bring back your boxes. of Commerce Sports Council is Saturday, June 9, Old will be visiting Lebanon for the first time. Hickory Lake, Flippers Landing. Entry fee $60 per boat Round Lick food pantry 1st, 3rd Wed. If you or someone you know is a descendant of (2 people), $10 Big Bass (optional, per boat). Blast off 6 any of these notable people in CU’s history, please Round Lick Baptist church, Watertown, has a regu- a.m. Info: Chamber office 615.444.5503 or Paul Jewell lar food pantry the 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 6-6:30 p.m contact Judy Sullivan at 615.484.0770 or judyb- 615.319.0810. Payout based on number of boats. Over [email protected]. monthly. 31: first place $1,200. 30 or less, $800. Cash prizes top 5. Hey, if you see Mary Craig, wish her a HAPPY BIRTHDAY, June 4th! She’s the Love Of My Life! ~ Jim Amero 18 The Edge * Thursday, May 24, 2018 New Operations Center unveiled by WB&T Wilson Bank & Trust officials cut the ribbon on the new 67,000 square foot Clemons-Rich- erson Operations Center on Monday morning, May 21, at a Lebanon-Wilson County Chamber of Commerce Business Before Hours. Doing the honors at center left are Elmer Richerson, and center right, Randall Clemons, joined by the wives, Hettie Lee Richerson and Peggy Clemons. The two men were honored to have the facility named after them in a secret deci- sion made by the senior trustees of the bank. Clemons is the founder of Wilson Bank and has served as president, and currently is CEO and chairman of the board. Richerson recently retired as president and was succeeded by John McDearman, front row left, who will also succeed Clemons as CEO upon his planned retirement in 2020. The Edge photo by Lounita Howard DeMay to teach CLASSIFIEDS pottery workshop APARTMENTS The Tennessee Artist’s Guild, Inc. is offering a pottery workshop taught by professional artist Susan DeMay on Fri- day, June 22 at 6 p.m. The workshop includes wheel thrown and handbuilt pieces “making pottery Beckwith Apartments forms.” The forming workshop will  last 1-½ hours followed by a glazing 302 Beckwith Avenue Watertown “This institution is an workshop on Saturday, June 30 at 10 equal opportunity a.m. Students will have three finished provider and pieces after DeMay has a chance to fire employer.” them the final time. DeMay is a nation- Professional artist Susan DeMay ally renowned clay artist who teaches at Vanderbilt University. This is a rare op- Next is a metal jewelry workshop portunity to learn her techniques. with renowned artist Susan Thornton SERVICES “We hope to offer a second series of on Saturday, July 28. Susan works in all workshops in the Fall,” says Vickie Fra- types of metal and will share techniques zier, secretary of the Tennessee Artist’s working with copper. Susan’s workshop Guild. “If the summer workshops go will be at her studio on Depot Street in well we are planning another six work- Watertown. She will conduct two workshops from August until November.” shops, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. DeMay’s class is on two days to allow Third will be a stained-glass work- for firing of the pieces. Each day will be shop on Sunday, Aug. 5, taught by Sam 1-½ hours. The cost is $60 and includes Simms of Stained Glass Accessories. supplies. The workshop will be held at Call Vickie Frazier at 615.697.5066 to her studio in Smithville. sign up. Seats are limited and available There will also be a workshop on Sat- at a first come first serve basis. You may urday, June 23 focused on watercolor stop by Artizan, 214 Public Square, Wa- techniques, taughter by Joann Mathews tertown to sign up. Workshops are for at the Watertown Library. She will teach ages 14 and up and supply fee must be classes from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. paid in advance. No payments will be to 5 p.m. taken the day of the workshop. The Edge * Thursday, May 24, 2018 19

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