Alamo, Tennessee CrockettCountyTimes.com • [email protected] Volume 148 Issue 29 Wednesday, July 15. 2020 Crockett nearly doubles Crockett schools evaluate the upcoming academic year in COVID-19 cases received the funding placed orders for cynthiaKILBURN this technology around the same time cynthiaKILBURN This increase comes as schools are tested positive at BNRC. Since the News Editor and it has slowed the process of schools News Editor continuing to make daily changes in beginning of March, a total of five em- receiving their equipment. plans to reopen school on August 3. ployees at BNRC and 11 residents have The Crockett County School System Pratt said, “The board has to take in Crockett County faced its largest sin- Crockett has received 1,078 negative tested positive. is continuing to work through plans for to consideration the health and safety gle week spike in COVID-19 cases this results since testing began. Two new employees at ANRC also the 2020-21 academic year. of students and faculty. We are focused week. Alamo Nursing and Rehabilitation tested positive this week, bringing While the school board has met nu- on providing students with a quality As of July 7, the county had only seen Center (ANRC) as well as Bells Nurs- ANRC to five total employees since the merous times over the summer to en- education, transportation for those who a total of 40 cases since testing began in ing and Rehabilitation Center (BNRC) first of March. sure a quality educational experience need it and supplying students with the March. However, in one week 31 cases facilities have been testing employees Currently within Crockett County at while meeting state demands, a final tools needed to learn. Right now, in our were added. weekly and will continue until further the long term care facilities as well as decision has yet to be made. rural community there are challenges As of July 14, Crockett’s positive notice from the Governor’s Office and the general public, there are 41 active The board met on Monday, July 13 to that have to be considered. Every stu- COVID-19 case count his risen to 71 as the Department of Health. cases, 27 recovered cases and three finalize a tentative plan but from Mon- dent doesn’t have Internet access or six new cases were added and 11 new As a result of last week’s testing cy- deaths reported in the Tennessee De- day night to Tuesday morning, addi- access to a computer. We are working cases were added Monday, July 13. cle, two employees and one resident partment of Health daily update. tional concerns led the board to call an with local Internet providers in getting additional meeting on July 22. Crockett hotspots set up for students without In- has seen the positive COVID-19 cases ternet service but at this time, the com- increase nearly a fourth of their total puters aren’t here to distribute to stu- cases over those two days. dents. This is also the hottest week we Courts requireExceptions to face face covering polices coverings medical or health-related reason are not According to Director of Schools have had this summer, students having cynthiaKILBURN include: required to wear a face covering. Phillip A. Pratt, the Crockett County to sit in cars around the school build- News Editor Individuals conducting court-related Face coverings are not required in sit- School System did receive the CARES ings to have access to the Internet using business, enter a courthouse or other uations in which a face covering poses act funding to assist in the purchase of hotspots would not work in this heat. The Tennessee Supreme Court ruled building or other building where court a safety or security risk. technology for online learning and a We have to consider the health, safety on Monday, July 13, face coverings facilities are located will wear a face These requirements are statewide and large order has been placed for com- and educational needs of all of our stu- would be required during court. covering over the nose and mouth with an addition to any executive orders is- puters and online learning software for dents.” On March 13, the Chief Justice of the face covering being worn at all sued by Governor Bill Lee. those individuals who will be utilizing Governor Bill Lee is set to speak to the Tennessee Supreme Court, Jeffery times while inside the building. The requirements are for all courts online learning. Currently, the exact the state on Wednesday, July 15. Pratt is S. Bivins, declared a state of emergen- Children age 12 and under are not re- and court clerks offices except admin- date the schools will receive these items hoping the school will be able to release cy for the judicial Branch of Tennessee quired to wear a face covering. Parents istrative courts within the Executive is unknown. Every school system that more details soon. government that was then extended on and caregivers are responsible for the Branch and federal courts and federal May 26 with the exception of allowing proper use of a face covering. court clerks offices in Tennessee. in-person court proceedings. Individ- Individuals who have trouble breath- The order will remain in effect un- uals must wear face coverings during ing due to an underlying health con- til further notice of the Tennessee Su- these proceedings. dition or who have another bona fide preme Court.

 Submitted Photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy Cordeiro HEROISM-Gov. Bill Lee presents the Soldier’s Medal to Sgt. 1st Class Patrick Shields, a member of the Tennessee National Guard’s Detachment 1, 1175th Transportation Company, in Brownsville on July 10. Shields stopped, disarmed and restrained a gunman after shots were fired in a parking lot following a high school football game in October 2018. Governor Lee presents Soldier’s Medal for heroism Governor Bill Lee presented the Sol- the ground with him,” said Shields. “I dier’s Medal to a member of the Ten- didn’t want anybody to take the gun, so nessee National Guard on July 10, at I held him there until police arrived.” the Wyatt Duke Armory in Brownsville. The Soldier’s Medal is a decoration Photo by Cynthia Kilburn Sergeant First Class Patrick Shields, a awarded to any person of the armed CAVALIER- The Cavalier football team built in strength and conditioning with Army National Guard recruiters in the off season 24-year veteran of the Tennessee Army forces who distinguishes themselves by as they await decisions on if the team will take the field this season. National Guard, acted heroically when heroism not involving conflict with an shots were fired in a parking lot follow- enemy, while serving in any capacity ing a football game at Haywood High with the U.S. Army. Instituted in 1926, School against Crockett County High the decoration was established to recog- Cavaliers building physically School on Oct. 8, 2018. A fight had bro- nize acts of bravery during peacetime. ken out after the game and a teenager “Sgt. 1st Class Shields’ actions are a opened fire, striking two citizens. validation of not only his training, but a and mentally during postponed season Shields, a member of Detachment validation of his character,” said Major field this fall. and underclassmen step in to fill their 1, 1175th Transportation Company, is General Jeff Holmes, Tennessee’s Ad- cynthiaKILBURN On Wednesday, July 8, the team had roles. One thing they always carry is responsible for stopping the shooter, jutant General. “He exhibited the cour- News Editor the opportunity to workout with Army Cavalier pride and a fight to win. disarming and restraining him until law National Guard recruiters to work even “The thing I like about this team is enforcement arrived. While the Crockett County High harder on their physical and mental they are eager to learn and they work “I just grabbed his hand and fell to See Medal, Page 2 School Cavalier football team has been strength. hard,” said Ward. “We may not be as awaiting a verdict on the upcoming The National Guard recruiters have talented as some teams we play so we season, they’ve continued to train and asked before to work with the team but are going to have to be tougher. They Crockett County election condition in anticipation of hitting the due to scheduling conflicts, the team are a fun group to coach and our atten- hadn’t been able to fit it into the season. dance this summer has been great.” With the season being pushed back they Summer practices have looked differ- commission encourages were able to work it in to the schedule. ent for the team but the Cavs have taken The National Guardsmen pushed the on that challenge to better themselves team on drills that included pushing as a team and as individuals. Last sea- Tennesseans to vote early Humvee’s across the parking lot. son showed a versatile team throughout “I felt like they learned how to work and focus on the whole team has re- Early voting for the Tennessee State the opportunity to avoid Election Day and listen at the same time,” said Coach mained the same. and Federal Primary and County Gen- crowds. Early voting also offers the Kevin Ward. “Things got chaotic at “The preseason has been different in eral Election begins Friday, July 17, flexibility of evening and Saturday times but they were able to continue to that there has been a lot less competi- and runs Monday to Saturday until Sat- hours. work and push through it. They really tion that we normally do with other urday, August 1. During early voting and on Election learned to quit thinking of themselves schools,” said Ward. “But on the other Election Day is Thursday, August 6. Day, Crockett County voters are en- and work to encourage other players hand it’s allowed us to slow down and “Our office has been working - dili couraged to do their part. This includes as a team. When you do that you for- do more individual time with players gently to ensure a safe and secure elec- wearing a face covering and maintain- get how hard it is. Just being able to that we might not normally get. I like tion for voters,” said Lori Lott Crockett ing a six-foot distance from poll offi- push through something that you didn’t where we are at this point in the off-sea- County Administrator of Elections. “I cials and other voters. know you could do will help.” son. We are just ready to see when the encourage Crockett County voters to “The safety of voters and poll offi- As with any other year, seniors leave TSSAA will turn us loose.” help us minimize the amount of time it takes to cast a ballot by voting early.” Early voting provides Tennesseans See Vote, Page 2

Visit Us Online At: www.CrockettCountyTimes.com Page 2 | The Crockett County Times Wednesday | July 15 | 2020 Continued/Local News Compliance checks implemented to deter underage sales of alcohol In an effort to increase com- delivery of alcohol. Only five received a warning or regula- pliance rates at Tennessee out of 150 establishments sur- tory citation can expect to be businesses selling alcohol, the veyed offered this option. Be- rechecked within 90 days. In Tennessee Alcoholic Bever- cause of a decrease in available addition to bars and restaurants, age Commission (TABC) an- TABC permitted alcohol servers the TABC will also check com- nounced upcoming underage and significant marketplace dis- pliance at package stores and compliance checks across Ten- ruptions in the early stages of food stores licensed through nessee to prevent illegal sales of the COVID-19 pandemic, those the TABC. These compliance alcohol to minors. establishments that sold to a mi- checks are conducted year- “Our agents have conducted nor were only issued warning round across the state and are underage compliance checks citations in the months of May funded in part by a grant from over the past couple of months, and June. the Tennessee Highway Safety and quite frankly the compliance “In addition to the low com- Office. rate has been dismal, with about pliance rate, we have received “Our hope, as always, is that half of those checked in May numerous complaints from the we have 100 percent compliance selling to minors,” said TABC public regarding the sale of al- from our licensees. We see an in- RIBBON CUTTING- Cavalier Mini-Storage celebrated their opening with a Crockett County Chamber Deputy Chief Brent Clayton. cohol to minors. Going forward, crease in underage consumption of Commerce Ribbon Cutting on Monday, July 13. Cavalier Mini-Storage is conveniently located at 578 Since COVID-19 disrupt- we will issue regulatory cita- throughout the summer months, South Cavalier Drive in Alamo. Owners Mike and Charlie Moore can be contacted for storage rental at ed normal alcohol sales, the tions, including a monetary fine, and we want to do everything 731-617-1784 or 731-617-1783. TABC conducted curbside and as Tennessee law prescribes to we can to discourage it,” said to-go order compliance checks those who sell to a minor. TABC Executive Director Rus- at liquor-by-the-drink establish- Furthermore, the server or sell Thomas. Application period open ments that have been tempo- clerk will be issued a misde- The TABC has checked 177 rarily allowed to serve alcohol meanor criminal citation and establishments since the onset for off-premises consumption regulatory citation that could of the COVID-19 pandemic. 69 for peregrine falcon trapping during the pandemic. The TABC possibly lead to the revocation of those 177 establishments sold The 2020 application period ment section of the TWRA’s U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service also investigated sales of al- of their server permit,” said alcohol to a minor for a compli- for the trapping of a peregrine website to locate the print-ready awarded Tennessee its first per- cohol for delivery by bars and TABC Chief Law Enforcement ance rate of only 69 percent. falcon to be used in falconry application and also view the mit allowing the trapping of one restaurants but found only a Officer Bond Tubbs. began July 1, the Tennessee requirements. Resident and Peregrine falcon for the use in small percentage to be offering Any establishment that has Wildlife Resources Agency has non-resident master and general falconry in 2011. announced. falconers are eligible for partic- The population of Peregrine The number of permits to be ipation in the draw. Completed falcons, through state and fed- allowed for the taking of per- applications must be postmarked eral conservation efforts, has Heinrich named to UA Presidents List egrine falcons to be used in by Saturday, Aug. 15. recovered enough since their Simon Heinrich, of Friend- dent’s lists recognize full-time ademic community committed falconry is three this year as Another change made last near extinction in the ear- ship, was named to The Univer- undergraduate students. The to providing a premier under- allowed by the U.S. Fish and year is the permits will be al- ly 20th century to allow for a sity of Alabama Presidents List lists do not apply to graduate graduate and graduate educa- Wildlife Service. lowed statewide. Previously, limited take of these birds for for spring 2020. students or to undergraduate stu- tion. UA is dedicated to achiev- The TWRA will award the Peregrine falcons were only al- the use in falconry. A total of 16,470 students en- dents who take less than a full ing excellence in scholarship, permits to the winners of a draw lowed to be taken from counties For more information, con- rolled during the 2020 spring course load. collaboration and intellectual to be held on Wednesday, Aug. located in the TWRA’s Region tact the TWRA’s Walter Cook term at UA were named to the The University of Alabama, engagement; providing public 26. Falconers may go to the Fal- I (West Tennessee). One per- at [email protected] or (615) Dean’s List with an academic re- the state’s oldest and largest outreach and service to the state conry Information and Appli- mit had been issued for the past 781-6647. cord of 3.5 or above or the Pres- public institution of higher ed- of Alabama and the nation; and cation under the Law Enforce- seven years in Tennessee. The ident’s List with an academic ucation, is a student-centered nurturing a campus environment record of 4.0 (all A’s). research university that draws that fosters collegiality, respect The UA Dean’s and Presi- the best and brightest to an ac- and inclusivity. Board hears update on efforts to minimize Bethel University announces Dean’s List impact on football, girls’ soccer seasons More than 400 students at Dean’s List include Jessica we’re so proud of these students The TSSAA Board of Control that investment would be that Pixelot cameras from the NFHS Bethel University’s College of Johnson and Jennifer Mccallis- who have excelled academically held a special called meeting we do get to have fall sports on Network. Schools should con- Professional Studies are being ter of Bells. during their most recently com- on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 to time this year.” tact Matthew Gillespie to get recognized for their exceptional “The adult learners in our Col- pleted term.” discuss plans for the upcoming The early afternoon meeting started with the School Broad- academic achievements in the lege of Professional Studies Bethel University is a private, football and girls’ soccer seasons included an update from Assis- cast Program and to learn more term ending May 31, 2020. work hard inside and outside not-for-profit university af- due to the extended COVID-19 tant Executive Director Matthew about this offer. To qualify for the Dean’s List, the classroom balancing their filiated with the Cumberland State of Emergency that is set to Gillespie who shared news from The next scheduled meeting undergraduate students must coursework with families, full- Presbyterian Church located in expire on August 29. the NFHS Network about the for the Board of Control will be have completed a minimum time jobs and other responsibil- McKenzie, Tenn. The College of Bernard Childress, Executive availability of free Pixelot auto- a classification study session on of 12 graded credit hours and ities. That’s certainly not easy,” Professional Studies is home to Director of the TSSAA, updat- mated streaming video cameras July 22, 2020 in the Siegel High earned a GPA of 3.70 or high- stated Bethel University Vice all of Bethel University’s adult ed the Board on the status of for members’ School Broadcast School cafeteria. Social distanc- er in the term ending May 31, President Dr. Kimberly Martin. degree programs, offering both discussions with the Governor’s Programs. Schools that don’t ing and capacity limits will be 2020. “With all that is going on in the on-campus and online courses. legal counsel. already have Pixelot cameras or enforced and masks will be re- Local students names to the world and in their personal lives, “We are working with the want to enhance their coverage quired for all in attendance. Governor’s legal counsel and are eligible to receive two free based on the conversation we are having, we think it is best to delay any vote on a contingency plan,” stated Childress. “The Governor’s legal coun- sel stated that they need time to observe the data and work with us. There will come a time when we will have to make a decision on a contingency plan, but right now it is our opinion that we need to give their legal team the opportunity to see if it is needed in girls’ soccer and football. “Their legal counselors are well aware of the TSSAA Sports Calendar and we will work to get an answer as soon as we can. TSSAA will not be making any further comment as the discus- Alamo Animal Clinic sions with the Governor’s legal Mon-Fri 8-5 counsel are ongoing. Closed Wednesday “If we have any chance of having fall sports, we encour- Sat 8-12 DR. MANNY SETHI, U.S. SENATE CANDIDATE, MET WITH ALAMO MAYOR JOHN AVERY EMISON age everyone to wear a mask, TO DISCUSS CURRENT EVENTS.-Sethi grew up in Coffee County and has served the state as a trau- maintain physical distancing, Leslie Young, D.V.M. ma surgeon at Vanderbilt. Although he’s worked in a high energy trauma areas where he is credited for and wash hands to help every- saving lives but humbly gives the Lord credit for lives that are saved. His parents were legal immigrants one reach the goal of getting the Phone (731) 696-5009 775 S. Cavalier Dr. and he was born here and grew up in a rural community. “What brings us together is the power of Amer- numbers down. The return on ica,” said Sethi. “Small town living keeps you accountable.” Sethi believes that Tennesseans want to Fax (731) 696-2443 Alamo, Tn 38001 meet their candidates and learn more about who they are, his visit to Alamo was to hold some transpar- ency in learning about communities. “People don’t want another Washington insider,” said Sethi. “They really want to know what’s on your heart.”

Medal, Vote, from page 1 from page 1 cials are our top priority,” said com. By making sure your reg- age that every soldier is trained Secretary of State Tre Hargett. istration is up to date, you can to exhibit and aspires to achieve. “With social distancing mea- shorten the time you will need to He fully encompasses all of the sures and many other safety spend at your polling location. Army and is such a positive ex- precautions with this election, I Tennesseans voting early or ample to all of us. He acted with urge voters to take advantage of on Election Day should remem- great instincts and his impres- Tennessee’s generous early vot- ber to bring valid photo identi- sive act of courage and bravery ing period.” fication with them to the polls. saved countless lives that day. Crockett County voters can A driver’s license or photo ID We are truly proud of him and find early voting and Election issued by the Tennessee Depart- his selfless service.” Day polling locations, view and ment of Safety and Homeland Governor Lee, Holmes and mark sample ballots and much Security, by Tennessee state other distinguished guests at- more with the GoVoteTN app or government or by the feder- tended the ceremony, one that online at GoVoteTN.com. You al government are acceptable Shields said he wouldn’t soon can download the GoVoteTN even if they are expired. College forget. app for free in the App Store or student IDs are not acceptable. “I just did what I thought any- Google Play. Reviewing your More information about what body else would’ve done in my sample ballot and deciding how types of ID are acceptable can situation,” said Shields. “But for you will vote will reduce your be found on GoVoteTN.com. the Governor and Adjutant Gen- time at the polls. For more information about eral and everyone to be here, it’s Voters who have moved with- early voting and a sample bal- truly humbling, and I’m thank- in Crockett County or have had a lot in Crockett County visit the ful for everyone here today.” name change since the last time Crockett County election web- they voted can update their reg- site at www.crockettvote.com istration online at GoVoteTN. Wednesday | July 15 | 2020 The Crockett County Times | Page 3

Editorial/ Opinion Football drama The voices of radio and TV Will the yellow school buses run this fall? If so, will the capacity announcers that you can’t forget be limited or will kids be sitting shoulder to shoulder? Will they wear a mask? Will the bus drivers wear marks? This week I want to tell you about four radio/ network on November 22, 1963 and is credited These are perplexing times. TV announcers who had some of the best with making the first announcement of President Will football season begin on time? Will the speaking voices ever. I’m Kennedy’s assassination. seasons be complete? Will fans be required to not including my personal The next great voice talent was Art Gilmore wear masks? Will the players have on masks? all-time favorite, the great who was born and raised in Tacoma, Washington. Finally, the Washington Redskins say they Paul Harvey because he is His first professional job was with a radio station will abandon the name they have been using in a class by himself. The in Seattle. His career was interrupted by World for 87 years because some say it is offensive four whom I am writing War II and he was a Navy officer. After the war he to Native Americans. about in this column had moved to Los Angeles and became the announcer What franchise will be next? What about recognizable voices, but for major radio programs including Amos ’n’ Andy, the baseball teams Atlanta Braves and Cleve- generally were not well Sears Radio Theater, and Stars Over Hollywood. land Indians? What about the Chiefs? The known by name and face Gilmore was also the voice of The World Tomorrow Cowboys? Some franchises are named after during most of their careers, radio and later TV program that featured the animals, like Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions, as Paul Harvey certainly preaching of Herbert W. Armstrong and Garner St. Louis Rams, and the Miami Dolphins. I was. Listed in descending Ted Armstrong for almost 40 years. He narrated wonder what these animal species think? order from the most recent 156 episodes of Highway Patrol with Broderick New York has the Yankees. I was born and raised in the south. to the most long ago, the Crawford, eventually appearing in a few of them. What if Yankees is offensive? What about the Ole Miss Rebels? four include Don Pardo, Art Gilmore, Lowell Gilmore also frequently appeared in small roles on What name would be fitting to replace Redskins? Patriots is al- Thomas, and James A. FitzPatrick. It’s interesting Dragnet, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Adam-12, ready taken. A baseball team has the trademark on Nationals. that all four of these (and Paul Harvey) were born and The Waltons. He died in 2010 at age 98. For fun, what about these names: the Filibusters, Yahoos, or the and raised in small towns or small cities, just like Lowell Thomas began his career as a reporter MAGAlomaniacs? the majority of American presidents. Personally, I and radio announcer. He is best remembered as Probably more than one person has speculated on team names to think small towns have a genuine community of being one of the first to publicize T.E. Lawrence go out and trademark several. One has said he doesn’t want to make people and it is this aspect of “community” that is (the actual Lawrence of Arabia) during World War a profit off of his trademarks but is eager to facilitate the change. I an incubator for talent and leadership. (I threw that I. Over his 60-plus year career he was the voice wonder if there are other motives? thought in at no additional cost to you, the reader). of Twentieth Century Fox’s Movietone News As if the spring and summer have not been eventful enough the Dominick George “Don” Pardo had an Italian newsreels that played on movie screens between fall looks to have its own share of drama. sounding name but his parents were Polish motion picture features. His signature sign-on My guess is that although the highlights of breaking news will immigrants to rural Massachusetts before World was, “Good evening, everybody” and his sign-off hit social media first (some truths, some myths and some flat-out War I. Some of you still remember him as the was, “So long, until tomorrow,” phrases that he untruths) look to the newspapers for the who, what, when, where, announcer for NBC’s adult comedy program used as titles for his two volumes of memoirs. He why and how. Saturday Night Live from its debut in 1975 (in died in 1981 at age 89. The last of the four voice These are my thoughts only, what are yours? all but the 1981 season) until his death in 2014. talents belonged to James A. FitzPatrick. You are Thirty-eight years is not a bad career in anybody’s not likely to recall much of his work unless you are book. Pardo was the off-camera announcer for an “old-timer.” FitzPatrick narrated FitzPatrick’s many other popular TV programs for decades Traveltalks from 1930 through the mid-1950s. Just This kid’s a planner! starting from the 1950s. These include The Price like Thomas’ newsreels, FitzPatrick’s travelogue Is Right for seven years, Jeopardy! for 11 years, features took the movie theater audience to places Dear Dave, and other New York-based game shows on NBC around the world at a time when international What would be your advice for someone who is renting an apart- such as Three on a Match, Winning Streak, and travel was difficult and expensive. He made more ment but has never rented before? I’m 16, and I’m trying to create a Jackpot! Bill Cullen was the host of the original than 100 such features. I remember seeing them plan for when I get out on my own in a couple of years. I’ve never The Price Is Right program and when someone in the old Roxy Theater, which stood on Bells had any debt, and don’t have a credit score. Is would lose he would call on Pardo to announce Street at the southwest corner of Courtsquare in it going to be hard to find a place to live? their consolation prize as they left the stage. Alamo. The work of all four of these talented men Riley Cullen would always say, “Thank you, Don is accessible on YouTube.com. Pardo.” Pardo was the announcer on duty for the John Avery Emison is the Mayor of Alamo and Dear Riley, WNBC radio station in New York and the NBC is the author of two books. I get where you’re coming from. A lot of people believe it’s hard to get an apartment without a credit score, and that’s just not the case. In most cases, if you’ve got money for The rename game a deposit and proof of employment, you can find a little apartment somewhere. What’s in a name, you ask? Well apparently by the word ‘plantations,’” the governor said, in Anytime you’re renting it should be be- a whole lot more than most of us realized. The announcing that the word would be stricken from cause you’re in a stage of your life where names of places, objects, people, songs, and even all state documents, stationery, web sites and pay you’re not going to be in the area long, you’re amusement park rides, are stubs, immediately, even before the referendum. saving money to buy a home, or you’re work- disappearing right before our Interesting. ing your way out from under a lot of debt. Think of it as “rent pa- very eyes and ears these days. Indiana’s name also appears to be contentious, tience.” Renting should be a temporary stop along the road, not a People are demonstrating, with some people claiming it is offensive to way of life. You’re parked and you’re on hold until you’re ready for arguing, and even fighting Native Americans. The word means, as you might a house or you get your finances in order. over the names of sports suspect, “land of the Indians.” When the British I don’t hate apartments, and renting isn’t evil. But renting for a teams, towns, streets, college took over the area, after the French and Indian decade or two is not a smart move. How much do you want to pay buildings, middle schools, War, they named it Indiana in recognition of the for patience? The least amount possible. You want something clean even snack foods. people who originally occupied it. and safe, but nothing too fancy. You don’t need a racquetball court, And states. Yes, at least It’s not clear just who is pushing to change the skylight or hot tub. two states have names that name, what they’re claiming the state should be I love that you’re a planner, Riley. Keep looking ahead and think- have become controversial. called, or what they find offensive about it, but ing toward the future! The state of Rhode Island, for presumably it is the use of the word “Indian.” —Dave example, is renaming itself, or at least it is if the That could be problematic for several states, people of the state go along with state officials in a nearly half of which have names with some sort Don’t fall for it! referendum coming up this fall. You may not have of Native American origin. Alabama, Kentucky, known this, but our smallest state has the longest Mississippi, Missouri, and Arkansas, just to Dear Dave, name of any state. Officially, it’s called “The State name a few of our immediate neighbors, as well Could you explain why buying a new car at 0% interest isn’t a of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.” The as Tennessee itself. All have names derived good idea? new name would simply be “Rhode Island.” from North American Native American words Raina I’m sure you’ve guessed that the reason for the describing either places, geographical features or proposed change is the word “Plantations” in the people in a given area. Dear Raina, name, but when “Plantations” was first used as part In many states, the specific origins of these The only way you have a chance of getting 0% interest on a new of the state name the word denoted, not a farming Native American words are either unknown or car is if you have perfect credit and pay full MSRP (manufacturer’s operation, but a colony, and a settlement in a new disputed. In Tennessee, for example, historians suggested retail price). But, if you walk onto a car lot with cash, and country or region was called a “plantation” back debate over whether our name comes from a Creek haggle with the salesperson a little bit, they’ll knock a bunch off then. In this case the colony was formed by people or a Cherokee word, and no one knows exactly who the sticker price. If you can buy the car for less than the 0% interest who left Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1636 to came up with it. Many think a Spanish explorer gimmick, how is that 0%? See what I’m saying? The cash buyer form a new colony with greater religious freedom. first recorded the name in 1567, when he and his pays less. This new colony, “Plymouth Plantations,” became soldiers passed through a Cherokee Village called Besides, you shouldn’t even consider buying a brand new car un- “The Colony of Rhode Island and Plymouth “Tanasqui” less you’re debt-free and have $1 million or more in the bank. You Plantations,” and then after the Revolution, “The Who knows when someone will claim to be lose a ton in value the second you drive a new car off the lot. How is State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.” aggrieved over one of these state names and create that 0%? A new car also loses about 60% of its value in the first four And the state kept that long name, which most a new commotion, something like those going on years after you buy it. How is that 0%? people there have considered pretty cool, for more in dozens of towns, cities, businesses, and college The whole 0% interest gimmick tricks a lot of unsuspecting folks than 200 years now. Ten years ago, a prior state campuses around the country as companies, into buying something they don’t need and can’t afford! government called a referendum to change the communities and universities rush to rename —Dave name, but 75% of those voting wanted it left just parks, streets and public buildings whose names * Dave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored as it is. have been determined to be too insensitive, or seven best-selling books, including The Total Money Makeover. The In the wake of this summer’s unrest, however, offensive, by the current political and social ethos. Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 16 million listeners each the current state government, while acknowledging Nothing is immune. The country music group, week on 600 radio stations and multiple digital platforms. Follow that the state’s official name, when acquired, had Dixie Chicks, suddenly woke, will now simply Dave on the web at daveramsey.com and on Twitter at @DaveR- nothing whatsoever to do with slavery, or even amsey. plantations as we know the word, still says the word has to go. “We can’t ignore the image conjured up See Peeples, Page 4 Prayers and appreciation for first repsonders Someone mentioned the other day about how after same attitude of obedience which is also expected of His and paid more because of the amazing protection they pouring out some heated frustrations on one of their followers today? I believe the Bible teaches that God has provide. Athletes can throw a ball around and make Facebook sessions, they had a headache and was terribly designed a specific spiritual blueprint for all of us. This more money in one day than these individuals who are depressed. For those who read this column regularly, unique destiny is centered around listening carefully dedicated to making a real difference in the world can you know I do not talk a lot about to His voice, submitting our will, and doing what He earn in a year. politics or social issues. I just feel says. Can you imagine a world where everyone listens Since I’m on the subject of obeying God’s voice, there we already have all the arguments to God? comes a time when we need to step forward and support and opinions we need and besides, It’s true I do avoid wrestling with subjects that are what is right. Yes, Christians are known to be passive I’m more into sharing about how like quicksand when it comes to dissention and strife. and attempt to avoid conflict, but we are now seeing God so loved the world that He It’s not that I’m lacking my own opinions, I have my the world taking advantage of this. Like I was saying, I gave His only son so that whoever thoughts and ideas just like everyone else. I just want normally would not discuss topics that are controversial, would believe in Him would not to stay positive and bring thought provoking content to but I am choosing to speak out against the immature and perish but have everlasting life. In those who need the Lord to bless them with some hope ridiculous idea of abolishing and defunding the police. I the New Testament, we do not see and peace. I’m sure we can all agree there is a lot of bad remember the company I used to work for would punish the Lord arguing and fighting with news going on right now, and we could use a word of every employee when one person would do something all who opposed His teachings encouragement every now and then. As chaplain of our wrong. Sure, there are bad apples and exceptions in or spending His time trying to County Fire District and a Veterans health care facility, every profession, but sterotyping all police officers protest against the government. I’m around men and women who are proud of their or All first responders as being corrupt is a horrible Jesus was simply more concerned country and have personally made a lot of sacrifices, and example of bigotry. When I hear anyone suggesting we with saying and doing what His Father was telling Him many are still actively serving the community. I also have should defund law enforcement, I immediately think to do. Yes, He was surrounded with controversy, but He several family members that have served in the military, this is something that a 15-year-old juvenile delinquent was also in constant communication with the one who and are currently associated with law enforcement. I’m would say. Can’t you hear them now, “I wish they would sent Him. His life brought glory to God because He did proud of all of them and believe that first responders not allow His emotions to control Him. Is this not the and school teachers for that matter should be respected See Holland, Page 4 Page 4 | The Crockett County Times Wednesday | July 15 | 2020

Obituaries/Community

Tempted to raid your Neighbors Offering Assistance and Hope 401k? DoBy Chris this Hogan instead Even as the economy slowly Now’s the time to get scrappy cracks the door open and tiptoes and creative. Start delivering NOAH has received the son given by Eddie and Pat In memory of Stephanie Jones back to pre-coronavirus activi- food on nights and weekends. following memorials: Whitby given by Brent and Susan Porter ty, many of you are feeling the Brainstorm ways to turn your In memory of Opha Reasons In memory of Stephanie In memory of Ritchie Cooke aftershocks of our national shut- skills and resources into an at- given by Jason, Katie and Jake Jones given by Clyde and Janice given by Tim and Rita Matocha Patrick Cayce Gaines, III down. And since only 40% of home business. Generate cash Mansfield Young To make a donation to NOAH, Americans can cover a $1,000 instead of borrowing from your In memory of Ritchie Cooke In memory of Sluggo Archer please send a check or money Patrick Cayce Gaines, III, age emergency with cash, people future self. given by Jason, Katie and Jake given by David and Kathy Brin- order to NOAH, P.O. Box 18, unexpectedly passed away are robbing their retirement ac- 3. Sell some things - Is it Mansfield kley (Dave’s Automotive) 94, Alamo Tn. 38001. Please on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Pri- counts—and their financial fu- time to clean out the garage? Or In memory of Judy Cotton In memory of Ken Jordan giv- include the name and address of vate Graveside Services to honor tures—just to get by. sell those golf clubs or designer given by Jason, Katie and Jake en by Charlotte Naylor, Carla, the person to whom the card is Patrick were held Saturday, July About half of Americans have bags you don’t need? You’ll be Mansfield Tanya and PJ McGhee sent. All funds are used to assist 11, 2020, at the Crockett Mills withdrawn, or plan to withdraw, surprised at how many people In memory of Stephanie Jones In memory of Robert Mitchell residents of Crockett County Cemetery in Crockett Mills, TN. money from their 401(k)s or on Facebook Marketplace want given by Alice Kattner given by John and Mary Marvin with cancer or other catastrophic Patrick was born on July 28, IRAs to pay for expenses related to buy your stuff! In memory of Judy Cotton In memory of Ailene Williams illnesses or events. 2001, to Cayce Gaines and Kel- to the COVID-19 pandemic. As 4. Negotiate with given by Eddie and PIat Whitby Sullivan given by John and ly Brown. Patrick was a grad- a retirement and wealth-building your lenders - Many people In memory of Dr. Ray Wood- Mary Marvin uate of Haywood High School coach, this makes my head spin! understand the pressure is real. Class of 2019. After graduation, I’m outraged and heartbroken If you’re in debt, don’t wait for he worked as a self-employed that a lack of planning has led so your creditors to call. Call them from page 3 general laborer. Patrick loved many people to make a decision first! Negotiate a plan that will Holland, life and lived each day to the that could ruin their retirement buy you some time until you’re fullest. He enjoyed the out- dreams. in a more stable position. doors and hunting. He loved In an attempt to “help” hurt- There’s an old saying, “When do away with the police so that and does what is right, they will responders enough love, honor, his truck and considered it “his ing people, the federal govern- you’re at the end of your rope, tie I can steal and hurt people and never have to worry about having support, and prayers as they are baby”. He was a member of ment created new legislation a knot in it and hang on.” This is get away with it.” You know, problems with the legal system. constantly risking their lives to the Five Star Creations Truck in the CARES Act that made it an uncertain and difficult time, if we stop and seriously think Every decent person counts it a help others. I pray we will never Club. He will be greatly missed easier to take money out of re- but don’t let short-term panic for a minute, the criminals and blessing to know they can call an live in a society without them. by his family and friends. tirement accounts. Now, you can destroy your long-term suc- those who are rebellious against officer or emergecy personel if Discover more at He is survived by his father, withdraw up to $100,000 for cess. The economy will recover. authority are the only ones who they need them. Thank God they billyhollandministries.com Cayce Gaines (Jessica); his COVID-related financial losses But your 401(k) may not if you would not appreciate the police. are there! We could never give mother, Kelly Brown (Allen), and the 10% early withdrawal make a bad decision today! If a citizen abides by the law our law enforcement and first six brothers, Ty, Curtis, Derrick, fee is waived. But the devil is in About Chris Hogan Laren, Jaiden, and Landen; five the details, people! You’ll still sisters, Mickenzee, Brianna, pay income taxes. And more im- Chris Hogan is a #1 nation- Peeples, from page 3 Gracie, Kellen, and Jalee. portantly, raiding your 401(k) is al best-selling author, dynamic Memorial contributions a bad financial game plan. speaker, and financial expert. may be given to St. Jude Chil- Investing money for retire- For more than a decade, Hogan call themselves “Chicks.” based on the movie, Song “insensitivity.” dren’s Research Hospital, P.O. ment is like planting a tree. You has served at Ramsey Solutions, (Some will find that term of the South. Erased of all As has been said over and Box 1000, Dept. 142, Mem- must wait patiently to see the spreading a message of hope to offensive too.) New Orleans’ objectionable “reference over, “those who control the phis, TN 38101-9908, or to effects of growth. But draining audiences across the country as iconic Dixie beer is rebranding points,” it will become “The present, control the past, and M.A.D.D. (Mother’s Against your 401(k) early is like tearing a financial coach and Ramsey itself, choosing a new name. In New Adventures of Princess that those who control the past Drunk Driving) 511 E. John that tree up by the roots, undo- Personality. Hogan challenges Florida, one county has renamed Tiana.” control the future.” Do we really Carpenter Freeway, Irving, TX ing all the progress you’ve made and equips people to take control parts of the legendary Dixie And don’t forget sports. One want to whitewash and rewrite 75062 so far. You’re erasing valuable of their money and reach their fi- Highway. It’s now the Harriet of the great American college our history in a land where there All arrangements and services years of saving—and compound nancial goals through The Chris Tubman Highway. football rivalries is between are still people who deny the are under the direction of the growth—you may never recov- Hogan Show, his national TV And speaking of Oregon and Oregon State, Holocaust? Lea & Simmons Funeral Home er. appearances, and live events Florida, Disney World is known since 1937 as “The Civil Maybe rather than changing in Brownsville, TN. You are There are better ways to pay across the nation. His second “reimagineering” its popular War.” The schools have retired history, we should be trying to encouraged to visit our website the bills now, so that you can book, Everyday Millionaires: Splash Mountain ride, currently the rivalry “name,” due to its teach it instead. at leaandsimmons.com to leave still retire with dignity later. How Ordinary People Built your personal condolences for Here are a few ideas: Extraordinary Wealth — And the Gaines and Brown Family. 1. Go into conserve How You Can Too, is based on Dogs 101 mode - Make a budget! Cut the largest study of millionaires By Charles Leggett out all unnecessary spending, ever conducted. You can follow and only fund the Four Walls— Hogan on Twitter and Instagram Breed Profile-PART III food, utilities, shelter, and at @ChrisHogan360 and online transportation. Get lean and stay at chrishogan360.com or face- “Doggist” isn’t really a word don’t want to mess up. that there’s anything wrong with focused. book.com/chrishogan360. but it’s what I call myself as I am Afghan: Beautiful and so that. 2. Make extra money - an expert in all breeds of dogs. smart that they’re difficult to German Shepherd: World’s I am really Molly, the brains train. A role model. number one police and mili- behind “Mr. Charles” as they Australian Shepherd: Intelli- tary dog. Don’t insult a German called him where he worked. gent, loyal, and will herd any- Shepherd. These are my own thoughts thing ,including you and your Golden Retriever: Never How your teen can earn money about my brothers from a differ- family and cats. Any dog that heard anything bad about them. ent mother. can successfully herd cats is Who is their PR firm? I want for college this summer Irish Setters Beautiful, but not okay in my book. them representing me. much between the ears. Lights Basset Hound: Known for Labrador Retriever: The most By Anthony ONeal on, nobody home. There are sleeping, drooling, and slobber- popular dog in the U.S. or any- more important things in life ing. where. One of Mr. Charles’ fa- Okay, I get it. The last thing to a monthly budget is the way 2003, Anthony has helped hun- than intelligence, I guess. Beagle: More interested in vorite so I’m not about to say your teen probably wants to to do that. This is important no dreds of thousands of people Bulldogs: Stubborn and de- following a great smell than in anything bad about them or any- think about this summer is sav- matter how old they are, and it’s make smart decisions with termined. I have known a lot of human commands. Great for one who owns them. ing money for college. But let’s a skill they’ll need for the rest of their money, relationships, and Bulldogs who would lose a tug- him. Reminder: That was Molly be real. There’s no better time. their lives. education. He’s a #1 national of-war with a poodle. Border Collie: Very intelligent giving her opinions. I do not They’re free from their normal When your teen gets inten- bestselling author of Debt-Free Poodles: They’re usually just but needs a job or will absolute- agree with her in any way. responsibilities with classes and tional about tracking their ex- Degree and national bestselling back from the groomer and ly tear your house down. Not homework. And, after spending penses, and looking for ways author of The Graduate Survival a ton of time at home lately, they to cut back and save, they’ll be Guide. He recently released De- may want to do something (any- surprised by how much extra stroy Your Student Loan Debt. thing) that gets them focused on money they have to put toward He travels the country spread- the future, instead of the crazy, college. ing his encouraging message to uncertain times we’re in right Your teen can use an easy, free help teens and young adults start now. budgeting app like EveryDollar their lives off right and people Here are three things you can to keep track of their income, of all ages succeed with mon- encourage your teen to do this purchases, and savings goals. ey. You can follow Anthony on summer that will help them add Start a business YouTube and Instagram @An- to their college fund: Speaking of an income, does thonyONeal and online at an- Apply for scholarships your teen know it’s their most thonyoneal.com or facebook. One of the absolute best ways powerful wealth-building tool? com/aoneal. to get money for college is by Job opportunities look a little filling out those scholarship ap- different now than they have plications like it’s a job. I usu- in past summers, so they may ally recommend teens spend need to get creative. There are at least an hour per day on the still plenty of delivery services, scholarship application process, restaurants, and grocery stores whether that means finding the hiring right now. ones they want to apply for, or- Or, they may want to think ganizing them by deadline, writ- about starting their own busi- ing essays, etc. That’s time they nesses. Encourage them to would have spent on social me- brainstorm ways they can use dia anyway! their skills to provide services You can help by pointing them people need, whether it’s lawn toward a good online scholar- care, dog walking, nannying, ship search tool. And if they online or in-person tutoring, already have their high school or sewing masks. Here’s some diploma, remind them to fill out ideas to help them get started. the Free Application for Federal Whatever money-making Student Aid (FAFSA) form to route your teen decides to take see if they qualify for any gov- this summer, remind them to ernment-funded scholarships or take time to rest and have fun, grants. too. And help them stay focused Make a budget on the fact that all their hard This one is huge. Your teen work will be so worth it when needs to know how to make their they’re going to college without money work for them, instead of student loans! the other way around. Sticking About Anthony ONealSince WednesdayWednesday | JulyJuly 1515 | 2020 TheThe Crockett Crockett County County Times Times Page| Page 5 5

WORTHAM CHAPEL BAPTIST ELIZABETH UNITED METHODIST ASSEMBLY OF GOD 147 W. Church St.,Alamo, 663-2680 1601 Elizabeth Rd., Friendship

BELLS ASSEMBLY OF GOD ZION HILL BAPTIST FAIRVIEW CME 348 Robin Rd., Bells, 663-0028 273 Zion Hill Rd., 103 Church St., Friendship, 677-4215 Bells, 663-2867 FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD Pest Defense LLC CH #4487 581 W. Church St., Alamo, 696-4487 CATHOLIC FAITH INDEPENDENT METHODIST Jct. Hwy 54 & 88 MT. OLIVE ASSEMBLY OF GOD SACRED HEART CATHOLIC at Brimms Corner, Alamo When it comes to pests, your 3653 Alamo Gadsden Rd., Gadsden, 2281 E. Main St. best defense is Pest Defense. 731-420-0750 Humboldt, 784-3904 FIRST METHODIST 74 N. Johnson St. Van Quentin Kalinisan BAPTIST ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC Alamo, 696-2150 Licensed in Termite and Pest Control 910 Washington Ave. PEST DEFENSELLC ALAMO FIRST BAPTIST Brownsville, 772-3514 or 668-2596 FLOYD’S CHAPEL UMC 2400 Hwy. 88 S., Alamo, 696-2555 37 Davis Rd., Maury City 647 Jerusalem Road (P.O. Box 972) • Bells, TN 38006 CHRISTIAN Office: 731-663-2845 • Cell: 731-589-1855 ANTIOCH MISSIONARY BAPTIST FRIENDSHIP UMC email: [email protected] 177 Tinsley Rd., Gadsden, 784-5755 ALAMO FIRST CHRISTIAN 201 W. Depot St. 1550 Hwy. 88 S. Friendship, 677-2366 AVERY CHAPEL MISSIONARY Alamo, 731-225-0196 BAPTIST GADSDEN UNITED METHODIST Hwy. 152 & 188, Alamo, 444-3678 BELLS FIRST CHRISTIAN 20048 Hwy 79, 172 W. Main St., Bells, 663-9994 Gadsden, 300-3349 BARKER’S CHAPEL BAPTIST 731-589-7530 Maury Junction Rd. HOSLEY CHAPEL CME Friendship, 656-2179 CHESTNUT BLUFF 85 Ruby Lane, Gadsden, 784-9803 FIRST CHRISTIAN BELLS CHAPEL MISSIONARY 7800 Chestnut Bluff Rd., Friendship LEBANON UMC BAPTIST Chestnut Bluff/Maury City Rd. 47 Church St., Bells, 663-3662 CROCKETT MILLS CHRISTIAN 5084 R. J. Welch Rd. LIGHTHOUSE UMC BELLS FIRST BAPTIST Crockett Mills, 677-2678 1382 W. Church St., Alamo 55 West Main St., Bells, 663-3273 731-285-1465 BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHRIST MAURY CITY UMC 85 Bethel Rd. 76 Mill St., Maury City, 656-2412 Humboldt, 784-0830 ALAMO CHURCH OF CHRIST 645 W. Church St., MURRY’S CHAPEL UMC BUCK’S CHAPEL Alamo, 696-2617 12310 Johnson Grove Rd. MISSIONARY BAPTIST Frog Jump, 656-2078 9475 Hwy. 88, Halls, 656-4110 BELLS CHURCH OF CHRIST 5212 College St., Bells, 663-2322 POND CREEK CAIRO BAPTIST CONGREGATIONAL METHODIST 393 Lyons Rd., Alamo, 696-4367 CAIRO CHURCH OF CHRIST 802 Hwy. 188, Alamo, 696-2281 158 Lyons Rd., Alamo, 656-2956 CEDAR HILL MISSIONARY BAPTIST POPULAR FOREST CME 560 Windy City Rd. E. CHESTNUT BLUFF Early Austin Rd., Maury City Gadsden, 784-5325 CHURCH OF CHRIST 6855 Chestnut Bluff Rd. PENTECOSTAL CROSS ROADS BAPTIST Friendship, TN 38034 1776 Love Rd., Bells, 663-3423 FAITH PENTECOSTAL CHURCH CHERRYVILLE ROAD Hwy 189 S., Friendship, 677-2987 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHRIST 374 N. Broadway St. 268 Cherryville Rd. HOUSE OF FAITH MINISTRIES Maury City, 656-2844 Bells, 663-2224 507 W. Churct ST • Alamo, TN 731-696-4969 FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CROSS ROADS 445 Main St., Friendship, 667-2301 CHURCH OF CHRIST SOLID ROCK UNITED 2118 Johnsons Grove Rd. PENTECOSTAL GADSDEN BAPTIST Bells, 663-2144 Hwy 412-Green Frog Village 20100 Hwy. 79, Gadsden, 784-1196 663-0016 FRIENDSHIP CHURCH OF CHRIST GRACE BAPTIST MISSION 147 Church St., Friendship, 677-3022 UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH AND TRAINING CENTER OF FRIENDSHIP 345-6090 GADSDEN CHURCH OF CHRIST Hwy 189 N., 664-9562 Humboldt Lake Rd. at U.S. 70A/79 HOLLY GROVE BAPTIST PRESBYTERIAN 8488 Poplar Corner Rd. LINCOLN STREET Bells, 772-2627 CHURCH OF CHRIST BETHESDA CUMBERLAND 275 Lincoln St., Alamo, 696-4723 PRESBYTERIAN HOPEWELL BAPTIST 9651 Hwy. 188, 323 Gin Rd. MAURY CITY Friendship, 677-2943 Friendship, 677-2133 CHURCH OF CHRIST 6792 Hwy. 88, Maury City, 656-2123 SALEM CUMBERLAND JERUSALEM MISSIONARY PRESBYTERIAN 1317 Jerusalem Rd. NANCE CHURCH OF CHRIST Salem & Aubrey Ferguson Rd. Bells, 663-3646 Nance Rd., 663-3987 Alamo, 901-696-3193 JOHNSON GROVE BAPTIST OTHER 6517 Johnson Grove Rd. CHURCH OF GOD Alamo, 656-2662 CHRIST COMMUNITY ALAMO NEW LIFE CENTER 90 E. Main St., Bells, 663-3045 LINCOLN STREET FIRST BAPTIST PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD 290 W. Lincoln St., Alamo, 696-5987 313 S. Bells St., Alamo CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP OUTREACH MINISTRIES MACEDONIA MISSIONARY CAIRO CHURCH OF GOD Hwy. 70/79 and Cypress Rd. BAPTIST 1402 Hwy. 188, Alamo Bells, 663-2910 1243 Macedonia Rd. Bells, 663-2560 MAURY CITY CHURCH OF GOD CHRISTIAN MINISTRY CENTER Hwy. 88 , Maury City, 656-2161 153 E Main St., Bells, 663-3003 MAURY CITY FIRST BAPTIST 374 Broadway, 656-2844 MAURY CITY COMMUNITY COGIC CHRISTIAN SABBATH ASSEMBLY 62 Church St., 1300 West Schaffer, Dyersburg MIDWAY BAPTIST Maury City, 656-4123 www.dyersburgchurch.com 5288 Old Jackson Rd. Bells, 663-3627 PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE COG CHURCH OF THE LORD 35 Elm St., Alamo, 696-4517 JESUS CHRIST MT. MORIAH GRACE BAPTIST 97 S. Depot St., Bells, 663-2168 Chestnut Bluff Rd., Friendship ST. LUKE’S COG 71 Davis St.,Bells, 663-3308 CROCKETT COUNTY NEW FIRST BAPTIST WORSHIP CENTER 394 Chester St. 414 S. Bells St., Alamo, 656-2571 Maury City, 656-2880 GOSPEL LIBERTY HALL FULL GOSPEL CROCKETT MILLS CHRISTIAN NEW HOPE BAPTIST Plomar Williams Rd., Gadsden, 5084 RJ Welch Rd. Hwy 88, Maury City, 660-4128 663-2780 Crockett Mills, 667-2678 NEW MT. PLEASANT HOLINESS EMMANUEL Let all who take refuge in You MISSIONARY BAPTIST 677-4187 77 Connell St., Tigrett, 677-4295 PRAYER OF FAITH HOLINESS be glad; let them ever sing for joy. 7070 Johnson Grove Rd. EMMANUEL CHRISTIAN PORTER’S GROVE Alamo, 656-2959 FELLOWSHIP Spread Your protection over them, MISSIONARY BAPTIST 175 Main St., Friendship, TN 38034 10057 Hwy. 152, Humboldt, 784-2132 that those who love Your name may METHODIST (205) 435-5330 PROVIDENCE BAPTIST ALAMO FIRST UMC GRACE CHAPEL rejoyce in You. Hwy. 188, Crockett Mills, 677-2202 80 N. Johnson St., Alamo, 696-2150 43 Oakmont Cove, Bells, 663-0299

~Psalm 5:11 SOUTH FORK BAPTIST ARCHER’S CHAPEL JESUS CHRISTIAN 7450 Chestnut Bluff Rd. 356 Archerís Chapel Rd. Chestnut Bluff Rd., Friendship Frog Jump, 656-2237 Friendship, 656-2980 THREE-WAY BAPTIST BELLS FIRST UNITED METHODIST MT. MORIAH May the words of my mouth and the 11054 Hwy 54 N., Bells, 656-4213 52 W. Main St., Bells, 663-2789 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Friendship-Chestnut Bluff Rd. WALNUT HILL BAPTIST CENTER UNITED METHODIST meditation of my heart be pleasing 1222 Walnut Hill Church Rd. 6053 Emerson Rd. POND CREEK CONGREGATIONAL Bells, 663-2194 Gadsden, 696-2951 802 Hwy. 188, Alamo, 696-2281 in Your sight, O Lord, my Rock and

WILLIAM’S CHAPEL CYPRESS UNITED METHODIST QUINCY FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER my Redeemer MISSIONARY BAPTIST 539 Cypress Church Rd. 223 Raleigh Bird Rd. 3234 Friendship Eaton Rd. Bells, 663-2013 Alamo, 696-2807 ~Psalm 19:14 Friendship, 677-2223

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with a boundary line of said Grand Jury Notice REQUEST FOR BIDS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Prescott land 5.86 chains Subscribe today! Call 731-696-4558 It is the duty of your Grand The Crockett County Board to a stake or point on the Estate of Jury to investigate any public of- of Education requests your bid South side of Old Nance Ray M. Woodson fense, which they have reason to for pest control services for the and Crockett Mills public #10521 believe has been committed and 2020-2021 school year begin- road; thence East.with said which is triable or indictable in ning July 1, 2020. This includes public road 1.72 chains Notice is hereby given that this county. Any person having all schools operated by Crock- to the point of beginning, on the 22nd day of June, 2020, knowledge or proof that such an ett County Board of Education containing 1 acre more or Letters of Testamentary in re- including the Family Resource spect to the Estate of Ray M. offense has been committed may less. Center on Conley Road. Please Woodson who died Testate were apply to testify before the Grand ALSO KNOWN AS: 3135 Jury subject to the provisions of submit one bid for food service issued to the undersigned by the Colvett Road, Alamo, TN Tennessee Code Annotated, sec- (includes kitchen, serving areas, Probate Court of Crockett Coun- tion 40-12-014. The Foreman food storage, etc.) and a sepa- 38001 ty, Tennessee. for the Crockett County Grand rate bid for administrative and This sale is subject to All persons, resident and jury is currently Mr. Jule Nance, concession areas. Bids must all matters shown on any non-resident, having claims, 549 E. Park Street in Alamo, be received prior to 12:00 noon applicable recorded plat; any matured or unmatured, against Abandoned Vehicle Sale 7/16/20 Tennessee. on Monday, July 27, 2020. For unpaid taxes; any restrictive the estate are required to file the complete specifications contact same with the Clerk of the above The Grand Jury will next covenants, easements, or JTLKT324264031807 2006 TOYOTA SCION, DEMOLISHED meet on Monday, July 27, 2020 Bryan Woodruff at 731-694- setback lines that may be named Court in triplicate on or 1GKDM19W1XB505325 1999 GMC SAFARI VAN, DEMOLISHED at 9:00 a.m. You may be pros- 2762. The Board reserves the applicable; any statutory before the earlier of the dates 3FAHP06Z87R188268 2007 FORD FUSION, ABANDONED right to accept or reject any and prescribed in (1) or (2) other- ecuted for perjury for any oral rights of redemption of any 2GCEC19RXT1153742 1996 CHEVROLET TRUCK, ABANDONED all bids or to negotiate contract wise their claims will be forever or written statement which you governmental agency, state 1B7GL26X2LS756346 1990 DODGE DAKOTA, ABANDONED make under oath to the Grand terms. barred. or federal; any prior liens or 3GCCW80Z5GS910349 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO, WRECKED Jury, when you know the state- 7/15 (1) (A) Four (4) months 1GMDV03E53D159194 PONTIAC MONTANA VAN, ABANDONED ment to be false, and when the encumbrances as well as any from the date of the first publica- 1GTR2VE73DZ172240 2013 GMC SIERRA TRUCK, ABANDONED statement touches on a matter Bid Notice tion (or posting, as the case may 1G2ZG558364117690 2006 PONTIAC G6, DEMOLISHED material to the point in question. be) of this notice if the creditor 1G1PE5SB1F7142135 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE, WRECKED In compliance with the Ten- Notice to invite bids on vid- anpriority accurate created survey by a of fixture the received an actual copy of this 1G1PF5SC7C7375924 2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE, WRECKED nessee Code Annotated, section eo and smoke testing of Alamo premisesfiling; and might to any disclose. matter that In notice to creditors at least sixty 1G1PG5SB9E7297041 2014 CHEVROLET CRUZE, WRECKED 40-12-105. sewer system. Call 731-696- addition, the following parties (60) days before the date that is Kim R. Kail 4515 for bid package, due no lat- may claim an interest in the four (4) months from the date of Circuit Court Clerk er than noon of business August above-referenced property: the first publication (or posting); 12, 2020. The Town of Alamo or Crockett County, Tennessee CHARLES M JETTON Tillman's Automotive Center, LLC 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 had the right to accept or reject (B) Sixty (60) days from the any or all bids. ANGELA N JETTON date the creditor received an ac- 38 Gri n Lane Friendship, TN 38034 The sale held pursuant to IN THE JUVENILE COURT 7/15 tual copy of the notice to credi- 731-677-2377 this Notice may be rescinded tors if the creditor received the OF CROCKETT COUNTY, Report for Publication TENNESSEE AT ALAMO at the Successor Trustee’s copy of the notice less than sixty option at any time. The right (60) days prior to the date that is Report of the director of the is reserved to adjourn the four (4) months from the date of Crockett County In the matter of Division of Local Government day of the sale to another first publication (or posting) as RAJHON STEWART, DOB: Finance Chamber of Commerce 09/01/2010 day, time, and place certain described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from Child under 18 years of age without further publication, Executive Director We have reviewed the budget the decedent’s date of death. submitted to our office by the upon announcement at the VICKI L. LOVELACE, Crockett Public Utility District time and place for the sale set This 22nd day of June, 2020. The Crockett County Chamber of Commerce Petitioner for the fiscal year ending June forth above. In the event of v. Elizabeth Ann Woodson Smith Board of Directors is now accepting applications 30, 2021, and it appears that its inclement weather, the trustee Petitioner for the position of Executive Director. The person TENISHA JONES and budgeted revenues will be suf- RONNIE STEWART, hereby announces that the Estate of Ray M. Woodson who is hired for this high profile, high visibility ficient to meet anticipated cash sale will be postponed for a James Stephenson, position will lead the Chamber in accomplishing Respondents expenditures for the fiscal year. NO. 2020-DN-7 period of two weeks. In such Clerk & Master its economic and community development 7/15 situations, notices will be Attorney Paul B. Conley, III. objectives. Excellent leadership, communications, ORDER FOR mailed to interested parties of P.O. Box 323 marketing/public relations, organizational and PUBLICATION NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE record. W&A No. 345285 Alamo, TN. 38001 731-696-3735 computer skills are required. Interested 7/15, 7/22 applicants may submit a resume to: Search In this cause and pursuant to WHEREAS, default has DATED July 8, 2020 Committee, Crockett County Chamber of Rule 103 of the Tennessee Rules occurred in the performance WILSON & ASSOCIATES, Commerce, 25 N. Bells St., Alamo, TN 38001. of Juvenile Procedure, it appear- of the covenants, terms, and P.L.L.C., Subscribe Today! ing to the Court from the alle- conditions of a Deed of Trust Successor Trustee 731-696-4558 gations of the verified Petition The last day to submit Resume for the position Note dated September 25, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 will be July 24, 2020 alleging the minor child to be 2017, and the Deed of Trust of Dependent and Neglect within even date securing the same, the meaning of the laws of the NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Crockett County Chamber of Commerce is an equal opportunity employer State of Tennessee, the Affida- recorded October 10, 2017, in Book No. 306, at Page 282, vit, and Motion For Service By Estate of Martha C. Coles Publication, copies of which be No. 10520 obtained at the Office of the Ju- Deeds for Crockett County, in Office of the Register of venile Court of Crockett Coun- Tennessee, executed by Charles Notice is hereby given that on ty, Tennessee, at Alamo; that the M Jetton and Angela N Jetton, the 22nd day of June, 2020, Let- exact whereabouts of Ronnie conveying certain property ters of Testamentary (or of Ad- Stewart are unknown, and there- therein described to Wilson & ministration as the case may be) fore the ordinary process of law Associates, P.L.L.C. as Trustee in respect to the estate of Martha cannot be served upon Respon- for Mortgage Electronic C. Coles who died Testate, was dent Ronnie Stewart. Registration Systems, Inc., as issued to the undersigned by the IT IS THEREFORE, OR- Probate Court of Crockett Coun- DERED that Ronnie Stewart PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, ty, Tennessee. shall be served by publication in All persons, resident and itsbeneficiary, successors as and nominee assigns; for accordance with the applicable non-resident, having claims, statutes and rules. and the undersigned, Wilson matured or unmatured, against IT IS FURTHER, ORDERED & Associates, P.L.L.C., having the estate are required to file the that Petitioner shall cause a copy been appointed Successor same with the Clerk of the above of this order to be published, for Trustee by PennyMac Loan named Court in triplicate on or four (4) consecutive weeks in Services, LLC. before the earlier of the dates The Crockett County Times, a NOW, THEREFORE, notice prescribed in (1) or (2) other- newspaper published in Alamo, is hereby given that the wise their claims will be forever Crockett County, Tennessee. entire indebtedness has been barred. Said newspaper is the newspa- (1) (A) Four (4) months per of general circulation in the declared due and payable; and that an agent of Wilson from the date of the first publica- city where Respondent knows tion (or posting, as the case may & Associates, P.L.L.C., as the child is located. be) of this notice if the creditor IT IS FURTHER, ORDERED Successor Trustee, by virtue of received an actual copy of this that the copy of this Order that is the power, duty, and authority notice to creditors at least sixty Thank you! to be published shall include the vested in and imposed upon (60) days before the date that is names of the parties to this ac- said Successor Trustee, by four (4) months from the date of tion, the name of this Court, and PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, the first publication (or posting); Because of you, students’ lives have the location at which this Court will, on September 9, 2020 or been impacted by raising nearly is held. on or about 12:00 PM, at the (B) Sixty (60) days from the $30 million over the past 56 years IT IS FURTHER, ORDERED Crockett County Courthouse, date the creditor received an ac- for student scholarships. that the copy of this Order that tual copy of the notice to credi- is published shall notify Re- Alamo, Tennessee, offer for sale certain property tors if the creditor received the This year’s entertainment will be spondent Ronnie Stewart that copy of the notice less than sixty hereinafter described to the Nashville’s best variety show, the he must answer or otherwise re- (60) days prior to the date that is spond to the Petition in this ac- highest bidder FOR certified four (4) months from the date of Tokens Show. As seen at the Ryman, tion within 30 days of the fourth funds paid at the conclusion first publication (or posting) as The Tokens Show will bring you weekly publication of this Or- of the sale, or credit bid from described in (1)(A); or comedy, world-class vocalists, and der, and if he does not answer, a bank or other lending entity (2) Twelve (12) months from Nashville’s best session players. appear, or otherwise respond, pre-approved by the successor the decedent’s date of death. a default judgment may be en- trustee. The sale is free from In addition to our speaker and tered against him. Further, any all exemptions, which are This the 22nd day of June, 2020. future pleading and/or notices entertainment, we’re making special expressly waived in the Deed Gina Renee Coles Executor plans to uplift our guests with seasonal filed with the Court in this cause Estate of Martha C. 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I saw an article online about This is a pretty basic recipe, the most popular dishes the year and surely recipes for chocolate you were born. I looked at the oatmeal cookies can’t be that year I was born and the year different. But I always go to this my sweet daughter Pamela was recipe when cooking them. born. This recipe was the most Two tricky things about choc- popular the year she was born olate oatmeal cookies is they and I remember cooking this can end up too dry or too gooey. apple cake for her many times Make sure when you are bring- while she was growing up and ing your ingredients to boil, start Also be sure to use the kind 1/2 cup Peanut Butter she loved it. Such sweet memo- timing when it is a full boil and of oats your recipe calls for. If it 3 1/2 cup Quick cooking Oats ries! Praline Icing: apples, carrots and pecans. boil it 1-2 minutes. If you over calls for quick oats - use quick 2 tsp. Vanilla 1/2 cup packed brown sugar Transfer half of the batter to boil it then the cookies will be oats. If it calls for traditional Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, cubed prepared pan; layer with cream too dry. If you don’t boil it long oats make sure to stick to tradi- Directions 8 ounces cream cheese, soft- 2 tablespoons 2% milk cheese mixture, then remaining enough then the cookies will tional oats. Add the first 4 ingredients in ened 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar batter. Bake 50-60 minutes or be gooey. To be super safe use a saucepan. 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until a toothpick inserted in cake a candy thermometer and look Ingredients Bring to a rolling boil, and 1 large egg 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted portion comes out clean. Cool for a temperature of 235-240 1/2 cup Butter boil for 1-2 minutes. Cake: 10 minutes before removing to degrees - when you reach that 2 cup Sugar Stir in the next 3 ingredients 1-3/4 cups sugar Directions a wire rack to cool completely. temperature remove from heat 1/2 cup Milk and drop onto wax/foil paper. 1 cup canola oil Preheat oven to 350°. Grease For icing, in a large saucepan, and add other ingredients. 1/4 cup Cocoa Let cool until set. 3 large eggs and flour a 10-in. fluted tube combine brown sugar, butter 2 cups all-purpose flour pan. In a small bowl, beat cream and milk; bring to a boil. Cook 2 teaspoons baking powder cheese and sugar until smooth; and stir 1 minute. Remove from 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon beat in egg. heat; whisk in confectioners’ 1 teaspoon salt For cake, in a large bowl, beat sugar and vanilla until smooth. Vegan Mac and Cheese 1/4 teaspoon baking soda sugar, oil and eggs until well Drizzle over cake. Sprinkle with 2 cups chopped peeled tart blended. In another bowl, whisk pecans. apples flour, baking powder, cinnamon, Call in the family, say Grace, 1 cup shredded carrots salt and baking soda; gradually and Dig In! 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted beat into sugar mixture. Stir in

Chicken Ole Foil Supper Don’t let the sound of this fool Ingredients you…. Some might see this title 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, and turn the other way. But be- rinsed and drained fore you do, let me say that my 2 cups fresh or frozen corn husband LOVED this! That’s a (about 10 ounces), thawed good test! 1 cup salsa If you’re thinking mac and 4 boneless skinless chicken cheesy cheese, then it’ll at least breast halves (4 ounces each) be different than that. But if you 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder think creamy pasta dish, you’ll 1/4 teaspoon pepper be ready. skillet over medium heat. Add ing as needed, adding more salt, 1/8 teaspoon salt olive oil and onions. Cook about nutritional yeast or garlic pow- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Ingredients 10minutes or until caramelized. der if desired. 2 green onions, chopped 1 medium eggplant Then set aside. Pour the eggplant mixture 1 tbsp olive oil Preheat the oven to broil. and half the browned onions Directions 2 medium onions sliced Start the pasta water accord- into your sauce pan. Cook about Mix beans, corn and salsa; di- chicken, sealing tightly. carefully to allow steam to es- 10 oz of macaroni noodles ing to package directions. 5minutes until thickened and vide among four 18x12-in. piec- Grill packets, covered, over cape. Sprinkle with cheese and 4 tbsp nutritional yeast Rinse the eggplant and pat bubbly. Poor over the noodles es of heavy-duty foil. Top with medium heat until a thermom- green onions. 1 ¾ cups of unsweetened al- dry. Arrange on a baking sheet and mix well. Poor into a baking chicken. Mix seasonings; sprin- eter inserted in chicken reads mond milk (or other milk of and drizzle with oil on both dish. kle over chicken. Fold foil over 165°, 15-20 minutes. Open foil your choice) sides. Broil for 3-4minutes on Crumble your bread crumbs 2 tsp garlic powder each side until well roasted but over the top then lightly spray 1 tbsp corn starch not burnt. with olive oil. Place in the oven Salt to taste Remove eggplant and wrap in on broil for about 2 minutes Bread crumbs foil for about 5 minutes. Then or until the crumbs are golden Authentic Mexican Chalupas remove the skin (the steam from brown. Ingredients Directions the foil should make the skin That’s it! This makes a de- 8 small corn tortillas Slice the eggplant in thin slic- come off easy). licious meal or even a side vegetable or canola oil for es. Sprinkle with salt on both Add eggplant to the blender dish…..Growing egg plant in frying sides and let them rest for about with the milk, nutritional yeast, your garden this year? Maybe 1 cup tomatillo salsa verde 15minutes. This draws out the cornstarch, and garlic powder you’d like to try a new way to on the side, plus extra for bitter taste. and salt. Blend until creamy and prepare it. I hope you enjoy…. serving In the meantime, heat a large smooth. Taste and adjust season- 1 cup queso fresco crumbled 2 cups pulled cooked chicken or pork shredded cilantro for garnish Italian Turkey Meatball Directions Ingredients In a heavy bottomed medium 3 slices white bread, torn into skillet (that a whole flat tortilla small pieces can fit into) add about 1/4” of 1/2 cup fat-free milk canola oil. Set over a medium 2 pounds lean ground turkey to medium high heat. When the 1/4 cup grated Parmesan oil is hot, but not smoking, rest cheese a tortilla on the oil (it will float- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley like a boat) and let it cook for cook for 2-3 minutes or until Continue in this method with the 2 large eggs, lightly beaten about a minute, until bubbling. the tortilla edges and bottom are rest of the tortillas. 3 garlic cloves, minced Spoon 2 tablespoons of salsa crisp. It’s ok, if a little hot oil Divide the chicken or pork 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning into the center of the tortilla and touches the salsa. and queso fresco over the cha- 1/2 teaspoon salt gently spread it around, but not Transfer the chalupa to a tray lupas. Garnish with cilantro and 1/2 teaspoon pepper quite to the edge. Continue to lined with paper towels to drain. extra salsa verde if desired. SAUCE: 2 medium onions, chopped 1 medium green pepper, bread and milk in a large bowl; ditional parsley and Parmesan chopped let stand until liquid is absorbed. cheese, freeze cooled meatball 2 cans (28 ounces each) Add next eight ingredients; mix mixture in freezer containers. To crushed tomatoes in puree lightly but thoroughly. Shape use, partially thaw in refrigerator 2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato into 1-1/2-in. balls; place on a overnight. Microwave, covered, paste greased rack of a broiler pan. on high in a microwave-safe 4 garlic cloves, minced Broil 5-6 in. from heat until dish until heated through, stir- 1 tablespoon sugar lightly browned, 4-5 minutes. ring gently and adding a little 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning For the sauce, in a 6-qt. slow water if necessary. If desired, 1/2 teaspoon salt cooker, mix the next nine in- sprinkle with additional parsley 1/2 teaspoon pepper gredients. Add bay leaves and and Parmesan. 2 bay leaves meatballs; gently stir into sauce. Nutrition Facts Hot cooked pasta Cook, covered, on low until 3 meatballs with 2/3 cup Additional minced fresh pars- meatballs are cooked through, sauce: 239 calories, 8g fat (2g ley and grated Parmesan cheese, 4-5 hours. Discard bay leaves. saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, optional Serve with pasta; if desired, 588mg sodium, 23g carbohy- sprinkle with additional parsley drate (11g sugars, 4g fiber), 22g Directions and Parmesan cheese. protein. 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