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Alamo, Tennessee CrockettCountyTimes.com • [email protected] Volume 148 Issue 10 Wednesday, March 4 2020 Dumpster diving for answers in altered Alamo contract

cynthiaKILBURN response on February 25, he responded cynthia@ stating, “I apologize. I was of the .com understanding that you had published crockettcountytimes an article addressing these questions by the time I had returned from being out The Town of Alamo Mayor, John of town. I do not have any information Avery Emison, has responded to in my possession which would address questions posed by The Crockett the five questions you posed.” County Times regarding an addendum A response was sent to camp stating, filed to the Republic Service “At the time I published the article, I had sanitation contract. He has also denied been instructed to direct any additional remembering signing the addendum put questions to the town attorney. These into place on September 2, 2019 while were my additional questions following speaking to the board of aldermen those instructions to direct questions during the Monday, March 2 monthly to you. While you may not have these mayor and board of aldermen meeting. answers in your possession at this In the February 12 edition of The moment, I’m requesting that the city Crockett County Times, we continued make these answers available to us.” to search for answers regarding the Camp then asked. “Are you Creek Casters organize prayer increase of commercial trash carts, and requesting that I perform the research staff was instructed to contact the Town to respond to your question?” Attorney Randy Camp with any further In response to Camps’ question questions. vigil for missing boaters an email was sent elaborating on the in the search and recovery. a picture taken above the dam on Camp was emailed by staff on cynthiaKILBURN questions posed on February 10. Over the last seven days, search Saturday, February 22 between 8 and Monday, February 10 asking, “In cynthia@ The reply stated, “No, I am asking crews have conducted surface and 8:30 a.m. reviewing changes made to the crockettcountytimes.com that since the mayor has deferred sonar scans in attempts to locate the The three occupants and the 20-foot Republic Waste Vendor contract, why missing boaters on the Tennessee bass boat went through the floodgates any questions to you and he was the Center United Methodist Church was addendum 1 put into place? River. Multiple aviation units have at Pickwick Dam. person who signed the addendum that in Gadsden held a prayer vigil on “There are no email correspondences assisted in air searches along the Search efforts are concentrated on you answer the questions as the town Wednesday, February 26 for two that were given to me between parties riverbanks. TWRA, Hardin County a 14-mile stretch the Tennessee River attorney who the mayor has suggested teenagers and one adult of Obion and Republic discussing the increase on Fire Department, Sumner County for the missing boaters. The three would represent him in any further who went missing during a fishing commercial pick up, when requesting Emergency Management Agency people were reported missing after questioning. tournament on Pickwick Lake. them through public record. In the bid (EMA), Decatur County Rescue, the fishermen failed to return from an “In reviewing changes made to the The Crockett County Creek Casters, package folder at City Hall, there were Henderson County Rescue and EMA, Obion County Club bass tournament.” Republic Waste Vendor contract, why which consists of fishing competitors no additional communication letters Lake County Sheriff, Humphreys As these organizations continue to was addendum 1 put into place? (As from high schools in multiple counties, or written correspondence added to County Sheriff, Carroll County Rescue, search for the missing boaters, the the mayor was the one who signed lined the front pew of Center United the folder explaining why the increase Chester County Rescue, Samburg Fire Crockett County Creek Casters and this document, he would be the person Methodist Church in prayer for the was made in September after the board Department, Finger Fire Department, many other fishermen across the area who would have the answer to why he fishermen who are missing and their approved the contract at a lower rate to Obion County Rescue, Fayette County continue to pray for the families of the chose to do so. However he wants the families and fellow competitors. begin in July. Sheriff’s, TEMA, Tennessee Valley missing Obion County Fishing team questions to be directed to you and not The most recent update from the “Why was this addendum done and Authority (TVA) Police, and Pickwick members. him.) Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency where is the communication between State Park Staff, Jackson Police Following the search and high waters “There are no email correspondences (TWRA) on Sunday, March 1, stated, parties? Department Aviation Unit, and the over the weekend, the Creek Casters that were given to me between parties “The TWRA, Tennessee Emergency “Residential customers are charged Tennessee Highway Patrol Helicopter decided to cancel practice and will and Republic discussing the increase on Management Agency (TEMA) and $8.89 by the town and commercial have assisted with searching for the continue to take into account the parents commercial pick up, when requesting Hardin County Fire Department will businesses are charged $16.18 by missing boaters on the Tennessee River and coaches feelings to help ensure the them through public record. In the bid be reducing the workforce in search the town, however the town is being near Pickwick Dam. safety of the Crockett County fishing package folder at City Hall, there were and recovery operations for the missing charged $10.13 for residential and Thank you to all good Samaritans that team. no additional communication letters boaters near Pickwick Dam. The $18.50 for commercial; if customers have made donations with food, drinks “I just want the families and school or written correspondence added to reduction will begin Monday, March 2, aren’t being charged the amount that and supplies for all the volunteers this district to know we are here for the folder explaining why the increase morning with the anticipation of heavy Republic is charging the city, what week. anything they need. The community was made in September after the board rain and rising waters. Local resources fund is the city paying the remainder to The preliminary investigation coming together the way they have has approved the contract at a lower rate to will continue searching and volunteers satisfy the debt? indicates that a Stratos boat containing warmed my heart and we are all here begin in July. may assist but will not be required “Under what authority did the Mayor 43 year old Kenneth Driver and two for them,” said Crockett County Creek to check in. Press Releases will be approve this change?” 15-year-old boys was last seen in Casters Coach Kerry Phillips. suspended until there is a development After following up with Camp for a See Contract, Page 2 Election News

Crockett County High School celebrates FFA week

cynthiaKILBURN Day four was encourage friends and O’Neal Trailers, calf donated by cynthia@ family to give to FFA. Hutchison Family, Ruger LCP .380 cal, .com Day five was to share how an Ag five separate $100 gift cards from Tate Lowery crockettcountytimes teacher and advisor have had an impact Family Foods and two separate $50 on your life. Crockett County Chamber Bucks. Crockett County High School Future Day six was reach out to a FFA alum As always, the week ended with Farmers of America, FFA, celebrated who inspires you and tell them why. Tractor Day as high school students seeks National FFA week from February 22 Day seven was post a photo of you drove their tractors to school, keeping to February 29. wearing blue. a long lasting tradition alive. Making Day one was visit Tractor Supply Day eight was to share photos from the day extra special was the students election Co. and buy a paper emblem to support your FFA week celebration. arranging to have a tractor in memory FFA. I’m Jay Lowery, independent The annual FFA trivia night was held of Jacob Lucas, who would have been Day two was share a photo and your February 22 to begin the week and raise driving a tractor to school during his candidate for Crockett County Property SAE story. Assessor. money for the local chapter. freshmen year on this day. Day three was share what you and Door prizes, great food and ticket I was born and grew up in Crockett your chapter are doing to celebrate. drawings for a trailer donated by County. My mother, Brenda Williams, raised me as a single Mom with the help and guidance of my grandparents Phillip Gibson EMC tax dollars benefit Crockett County and Annie Jo Lowery of Gadsden. My grandfather, Phillip Lowery, was the cynthiaKILBURN taxes to the eight Northwest Tennessee Gibson EMC’s infrastructure, including only father figure I had in my life. cynthia@ counties it serves and $182,432.53 in buildings, substations, transformers, Several years ago, I took his last name .com property taxes to the state of Kentucky poles and lines in the cooperative’s ser- out of the love and respect I had for crockettcountytimes for the four Kentucky counties it serves. vice area. him. He instilled in me the importance Locally, Gibson EMC paid $296,893.89 “As a local, private, not-for-prof- TRENTON, Tenn. — Gibson Elec- in ad valorem taxes to Crockett Coun- tric Membership Corporation recently ty. The amount of taxes Gibson EMC paid $1,581,459.04 in 2019 ad valorem See Election News, Page 2 paid was based on the assessed value of See Tax, Page 2 Visit Us Online At: www.CrockettCountyTimes.com Wednesday March 4 2020 Page 2 | The Crockett County Times Continued/Local News

Contract, from page 1

“Why was this addendum done Alamo commenced a re-bid of commencing July 1, 2019. and where is the communication the waste-hauling contract that “14. A 2015 Ordinance set the between parties? (Again the was held for more than 30 years fees for waste collection charged Mayor is the one who chose by Waste Management without a to customers on their Alamo to sign the addendum and has competitive bid. water bills and it has not been deferred any questions to you. “4. The Municipal Technical changed in five years. The mayor would be the only Advisory Service (MTAS) “15. Republic Services has person who could answer why advised the Town that Waste made a price reduction on he felt the need to break contract Management’s three-year commercial carts in addendum but at this point, he wants you to contract extension granted in 1 of the contract, reflecting their answer this question for him.) 2016 was an illegal contract. original bid. Any issue regarding Residential customers are “5. Under its illegal contract, the contract addendum is charged $8.89 by the town and Waste Management charged the therefore moot. commercial businesses are Town of Alamo fuel cost and “16. For the life of the contract charged $16.18 by the town, landfill disposal fees that it had with Republic Services – a four- however the town is being the right to set without input by year base with a three-year charged $10.13 for residential the Town. extension – the burden is on the and $18.50 for commercial; if “6. MTAS provided a model contractor to demonstrate any customers aren’t being charged bid package that was customized future fuel cost surcharge. the amount that Republic is with the details for Alamo. The “17. In the past three years charging the city, what fund is Board of Mayor and Alderman the Town of Alamo has the city paying the remainder unanimously approved this bid competitively bid its banking to satisfy the debt? (The package before it was released services, the maintenance city should have no problem to bidders a year ago. contract for its water tanks, supplying where the remainder “7. Bids from 5 contractors the printing and copying of the money is going.) were opened and read aloud in contract, installation of electric “Under what authority did a public meeting in April 2019. equipment, as well as waste the Mayor approve this change? No news outlets attended the bid hauling. Each has resulted (To make this a little easier, opening. in significant cost savings to Why does the mayor feel that “8. Republic Services was the taxpayers and citizens of he has the authority to break awarded the waste-hauling Alamo.” contracts that were entered into contract by the Board of Mayor On Monday, March 2, during by the board without the boards and Aldermen in an open, the monthly mayor and board approval to change a contract?)” regular Board meeting in May of aldermen meeting, Mayor Camp advised at this point 2019. Emison addressed the addendum that, “you are getting into the “9. The contract between the to the Republic Services contract realm of attorney-client which Town of Alamo and Republic stating, “I do not remember I am not willing to broach. Services was signed in the signing this document but I certainly cannot answer offices of the Town Attorney the signature is unmistakably for the Mayor without the later that month. mine. The only discrepancy information needed to respond. “10. The Republic Services between this document and If the Mayor is requesting me contract costs the Town of the proposed cost by Republic to perform the duties necessary Alamo less money than the Services is the item business for me to respond, I am asking previous Waste Management carts. I should have submitted that he instruct me to do so. contract. New trash carts were this document for approval by However, I will state that I will provided to every resident at no the board rather than signing it not violate any attorney-client cost to the resident or the Town. and I apologize to the citizens communication.” “11. The Board of Mayor and of Alamo and this board for will be submitted to the town charged business carts $5 more adjustments on them under Emison responded on Aldermen has not increased not doing so. I’ve worked with attorney for review prior to any at $18.50 versus the $13.50 in the title of “pickup service” February 26 stating, “1. It waste collection fees to the the management of Republic action to approve it. President the bid package. Each bill since explaining the lesser value costs the Town of Alamo homeowners and businesses of Services to correct the cost Kennedy famously said, ‘an the first bill issued has reflected difference in the amount paid and approximately $240,000 a year Alamo. of business carts as originally error doesn’t become a mistake the $18.50 price per commercial the amount due on the bill. It is to have a waste hauler remove “12. To date, the Town of proposed and they have agreed until you refuse to correct it.’ business cart. unclear on the billing statement, and dispose of trash, garbage, Alamo has not received any in writing. I have signed a The error has been corrected The bill amount for July 31 which pick up services were and refuse. complaints that waste collection memorandum that improves and a new written policy has was $19,432.90 and the town listed under adjustments. “2. For many years the State fees should be higher. our purchasing process so that been adopted to ensure it won’t paid $18,776.08 with Mayor has required all municipalities to “13. Republic Services cannot any modifications in the cost happen again.” Emison initialing the bill. competitively bid contracts and increase the cost to the Town schedule for existing contracts The first bill received by the The following bill along purchases that exceed $10,000. of Alamo of waste hauling or any other modification of a Town of Alamo dated July 31 with many other bills have had “3. Last year the Town of during the two-year period contract or any new contract

Submitted Photo Alamo City School Black History Celebration cynthiaKILBURN Beyonce, Whitney Houston and The celebration began with Anthem by Sheila Simmons and ACS Chorus. for our students to learn about cynthia@ Kobe Bryant. the singing of the National God Bless America, lead by the The Crockett County High historical figures in American crockettcountytimes.com School choir sang spirituals History. We are blessed to have such as “Swing Low”; “The dedicated staff that are willing Storm is Passing Over”, “Ride to go above and beyond to Students at Alamo City on King Jesus” and “Til We educate our students in all aspect School (ACS) have been Meet Again”. of American Culture,” said studying influential African “This event was a great way Principal Kelsie D. Henning. Americans and the Civil Rights Movement over the past two months. In celebration of Black from page 1 History Month, ACS presented Tax, a program themed “Lift Every Voice” on Wednesday, February it, member-owned and mem- align seamlessly with our mis- 26. ber-controlled business, Gibson sion – to enhance our members’ Students researched and EMC’s board and management quality of life.” presented influential figures are pleased to see how the tax- Gibson EMC is an electric such as former President es our cooperative pays helps cooperative, owned and operat- Barack Obama, U.S. Secretary support our communities,” says ed by its almost 39,000 mem- of Housing and Urban Dan Rodamaker, Gibson EMC bers. The cooperative’s 3,500 Development Dr. Ben Carson, President and CEO. “Our ad miles of electric line stretch Ida B. Wells, Martin Luther valorem and property taxes help across Crockett, Dyer, Gibson, King, Jr., Rosa Parks, Jackie to fund our schools and import- Haywood, Lake, Lauderdale, Robinson, Michelle Obama, ant services like sheriff depart- Madison and Obion counties in Claude Calvin, Mohammed Ali, ments, ambulance departments, Tennessee and Carlisle, Fulton, emergency management, fire Graves and Hickman counties in prevention, senior citizens cen- Kentucky. ters and much more. These uses Election News, from page 1 of a strong work ethic, faith, married life with her. We are I will work with all the other any questions and help with any Alamo Animal Clinic family and the vital importance members of Love and Truth County offices to improve the concerns you may have. Mon-Fri 8-5 of integrity. Church in Jackson. quality of services available to I’m an independent candidate Closed Wednesday These values have guided me As Property Assessor I all our citizens. I am committed because I want to work for the Sat 8-12 in my 25 years as a Tool and would bring my knowledge, to making the necessary people directly; my allegiance is, Die maker. My wife, Brandy my integrity, my work ethic, as changes to raise the standard and will be solely, to the citizens Lowery, has worked as a hair well as my deep commitment to of this office. I will be at my of Crockett County. Thank you Leslie Young, D.V.M. stylist in Crockett County for this County and its tightly knit office in the Crockett County for your consideration and your the last 30 years. I am honored community. Courthouse full-time, and I will support. Phone (731) 696-5009 775 S. Cavalier Dr. Fax (731) 696-2443 Alamo, Tn 38001 to have shared eight years of As your Property Assessor always be available to answer Paid for by Jay Lowery. Wednesday March 4 2020 The Crockett County Times Page 3 Editorial/ Opinion

Surprise, 2020 is a leap year

Did you know 2020 is a leap year? I didn’t. What’s the hullabaloo about an extra day every 4 years? I’m trying to get into the leap year spir- it, but it’s difficult—not a lot to work with. May- be I’ll sample 29 different flavors of cheesecake throughout 2020. Moving on. Happy birthday to leaplings. There are only about 5 million people in the whole world who were born on February 29, with the odds of being born on Leap Day stand- ing at about 1-in-1,461, according to www.his- tory.com. Leaplings only get to celebrate their birthdays once every four years, but they do get to be a member of an elite group. So let’s all eat cake and drink punch in honor of leaplings. Bring on the chips and dip. Bring on the salsa and tortillas. Bring on the tropical beverages. Invite family and friends to your leap year lallapaloosa. How do you celebrate a leap year? Any way you want to. What is leap year? I’m glad you asked. A leap year is a year with an extra day—February 29—which is added nearly every four years to the calendar year. Because of this extra day, a leap year has 366 days instead of 365. And there’s your reason to plan a party. Why are leap years necessary? “Adding an extra day every four years keeps our calendar aligned correctly with the astronomical seasons, since a year according to the Gregorian calendar (365 days) and a year according to Earth’s orbit around the Sun (approximately 365.25 days) are not the exact same length of time. Without this extra day, our calendar and the seasons would gradually get out of sync,” according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac. www.almanac.com. Leap years are necessary because the actual length of a year is 365.242 days, not 365 days, as commonly stated. Well, there’s the reason in a nutshell. Making “Leap-year days serve a purpose, as we know: The extra day tacked onto the end of February every four years accounts for Earth’s spinning around the sun five hours, 48 minutes, and 45 seconds lon- a move ger than 365 days. In 46 B.C., Julius Caesar noticed the calendar had fallen behind 90 days and tried to correct the difference, and added towards God days here and there to months on the calendar for one year, adding a I know leap day every four years thereafter. This still needed tweaking: By The Smartest Horse in America that life 1582, with 11 minutes a year left unadjusted, the calendar had shift- sometimes ed 10 days. The Gregorian reform of the Julian calendar introduced can be an extra day to make up the difference, with leap years of centuries Our family dog has proved to be pretty smart, Hambletonian trotter, thinking their offspring difficult. divisible by four skipped,” according to a 2016 article in The Atlan- and the girls delight in teaching her new tricks. would be the best race horse ever, but it came out It seems tic. Pretty much the usual stuff; catching balls and so shank legged and clumsy he called it “Jim” I’m always Is leap year an official holiday? I don’t think so. Schools, banks, frisbees, jumping over bars, shaking hands. Like after a wobbly, local drunk, and gave it his own writing about and post offices don’t close on February 29. But leap year does suf- I said, the usual tricks, but it’s hard to teach a dog, last name, “Key.” the struggles fer with an identity crisis as far as celebrations go. It’s not an excit- young or old, any tricks. It’s hard to teach any The colt’s mother died soon after his birth, and By Dr. Billy Holland of spiritual ing event. What outfit do you wear? What party favors do you give? animal tricks. Dr. Key began to treat the coat like a household pet warfare, but What songs do you sing? During the Middle Ages trained dogs, monkeys and was surprised when it began to learn the same we cannot I propose an amendment to the United States Constitution. Make and even pigs and bears were being exhibited tricks he was teaching his dog. Almost without any deny the Christian life is filled cheesecake the official dessert of Leap Year. Now that’s exciting. doing various tricks like dancing, jumping over tutelage at all, Jim Key was fetching sticks, sitting with battles. However, there is Melissa Martin, Ph.D., is an author, columnist, educator, and ther- objects and balancing on balls and such. By the and rolling over. th good news! The Lord is with us apist. She lives in Southern Ohio. latter half of the 19 Century, trained horse acts So Doctor Key began tutoring Jim Key in and is waiting to help us if we became popular, and the most famous of them all politics, Bible passages, math and the alphabet and will only allow Him to be in was from right here in Tennessee. The story of took him on the road as part of his medicine show. control of our life. I had a long that horse and his owner is one every Tennessean Their act was a huge sensation at fairs where conversation with a precious There’s a better idea should know, but few do. they wowed crowds with Jim’s ability to spell elderly lady this afternoon and Dr. William Key was born a slave, in 1833, in short words by putting letters on a rack in correct she is struggling with negative Dear Dave, Winchester, Tennessee, and after the unjust custom order. Then came the 1897 Tennessee Centennial emotions. She lives alone and My husband and I had our first child in De- of the day, was given the last name of his master, a Exposition where officials gave Dr. Key a license is discouraged which is not cember. We bought a house not long before wealthy planter from Shelbyville, Tennessee. to operate a sideshow at the fair where Jim Key all that unusual, but there is a the baby was born, and since then we’ve As a boy, Dr. Key developed an affinity for amazed the crowds by sorting mail, making change way to learn how to rise above been getting mail and phone calls about animals, and taught his pets to do tricks. As he and picking out prominent politicians’ names from our feelings of negativity. I buying mortgage protection insurance. grew older, it became obvious he had a talent a list. One of the enthusiastic thousands who saw reminded her that we must make We’re both 27, we have good jobs, and our for healing animals as well, and as a very young the act was President William McKinley, who an investment if we want to mortgage is $105,000. Would it be a good man he was treating ailing animals all around the called it “the most astonishing and entertaining enjoy the peace and joy of God’s idea to get this insurance? countryside. exhibition I have ever witnessed.” presence. What does this mean? Rachel After the Civil War, now free, he became a self- Elsewhere at the fair was a man named Albert Simply that Christians must take taught veterinarian and developed a liniment for Rogers, another attraction operator, who saw the the initiative to pray and read Dear Rachel, animals that he sold traveling around the Middle president’s comments about Jim Key and had a our Bibles, and allow Him to be Mortgage insurance is really nothing more Tennessee area with a minstrel band. great idea; he immediately struck a deal with Dr. a part of our lives. A beautiful than a life insurance policy with the word He owned some horses which he would show Key to take the act nationally. Times being what passage to remember is found in “mortgage” stuck on the front. They make it sound like a special- off to crowds to demonstrate the efficacy of his they were, however, it was agreed that even though James 4:8, “Draw near to God, ized product, and they jack the price up. The truth is it’s just a big liniment, one being an ailing Arabian mare he had Dr. Key would still own Jim Key, Rogers would and he will draw near to you.” rip-off in most cases. rescued from a bankrupt circus and nursed back This spiritual principle is at the If you two are healthy, you both could easily get $250,000 on to health. See Peeples, Page 4 center of submitting our will 20-year level term life insurance policies, for around $12 a month. In 1889 he allowed her to foal a colt by a famous and implies that we invite God Then, if something happened to one of you, the other could pay off to take control. I realize we all the house with the insurance money and still have a nice chunk left want a “quick fix” that will make over. us happy, but our mission as a However, I recommend going a little further. My advice is for each Theorem representative of His kingdom of you to get good, level term life insurance—not just to cover is accepting the responsibility to your mortgage—but for 10 to 12 times your annual incomes. Both We were flipping across 1963. The purpose, rather than to standardize state know Him. of you should have sensible plans in place to take care of your fam- the cable TV channels last abbreviations per se, was to make room in a line of Sometimes we forget what ily now, and in the future, should something unfortunate happen. weekend to find something no more than 23 characters for the city, the state, God has called us to do. This is And Congratulations! God bless you two and your new baby! interesting to watch. We and the ZIP code. Other abbreviation systems clearly understandable with so —Dave stopped when we got to include the American National Standards Institute much of our time being given to the hockey game with the (ANSI) and the U.S. Coast Guard. The original all the things we love and enjoy. Colorado Avalanche playing ANSI standard on abbreviations dates back to Nonetheless, the Bible does not in Nashville against the 1988. The Coast Guard USCG) uses a set of two- try to hide the fact that when we Think of it as Predators. This column is letter prefixes for vessel numbers. This system sincerely gave our life to God not really about hockey, so is found in the Code of Federal Regulations, and was adopted into His family, By John Avery hang with me to the end of a rule-based code that has the same effect of we also agreed to become a Murphy insurance Emison this paragraph to see where federal law. Not to be left out or outdone, the soldier who willingly fights the Dear Dave, it goes. I’ve been to several Government Printing Office (GPO) established its good fight of faith. Ephesians I was thinking about putting my emergency fund savings into a minor league hockey games own abbreviation system some years back that it chapter 6 not only describes our balanced mutual fund. Would this be a good idea? in my time, but never to uses in its thousands of publications. Today, GPO spiritual armor but also explains Trey the big show, in other words a National Hockey follows the USPS standard. the type of positive attitude League (NHL) game. Hockey is one of those sports Interestingly, some of these systems don’t we will need to be victorious. that we in the Mid-South watch others play on TV, agree with each other. Hang on because this is Our personal relationship with See Dave Says, Page 4 generally in other parts of the country, mostly up really humorous. If you live in Mississippi and Christ has everything to do with north and Canada. Seeking a continental presence have a boat registered at your home address, incorporating His instructions across North America, the NHL expanded in 1979 your registration sticker would be mailed to you within our mind and having a into the warm climate locations of Atlanta, Dallas, at Anytown, “MS” but your boat number sticker passion to obey His voice. It’s and Los Angeles, and later on to Nashville, Tampa, which is controlled by the Coast Guard would start easy to become so concerned and Charlotte. I noticed that the names of the with the two letter abbreviation “MI,” which is the with our own thoughts and teams were displayed on the screen as three letter USPS mailing abbreviation for Michigan. While desires, that we neglect God abbreviations, and the abbreviation of geographic your head is still swimming, consider that if you 40 S. Court Street • Alamo, TN 38001 • 731-696-4559 and those around us. When we names is what this column is about. The home live in Massachusetts – and I wouldn’t wish that start praying and helping others, Office Assistant: Pat Vaden News Reporter: Cynthia Kilburn location of the two teams was displayed as “COL” on anybody, nor would I recommend it because we will be less consumed about Office Manager: Jennifer McCall for Colorado, and “NSH” for Nashville. I’ve been there – and you are a boat owner your our own desires, anxieties, and I mentioned to my wife Judy that it doesn’t sticker would be mailed to you at Anytown, “MA,” disappointments. The mirror make any sense to abbreviate Nashville with but your boat sticker would start with “MS” which Copyright 2018 Crockett County Times can reveal many things about anything other than “Nash.” If you had just tuned is the mailing abbreviation for Mississippi. If us that need to be changed, but We have sister newspapers in Camden (TN), Huntingdon (TN), into this game, and you didn’t know where the you live in California your boat sticker would Tiptonville (TN), Waverly (TN), and Linden (TN) if we are constantly infatuated Predators were located, now are you supposed be mailed to you at Anytown, “CA,” but your with our selfishness, we will not to figure out that “NSH” means Nashville? NSH sticker would start with “CF.” That’s ironic be able to see the great need that sounds more like a federal agency that is fighting for people on the “Left Coast” because “CF” is is all around us. In fact, Jesus corona virus than it does the name of a city. In case awfully close to “CFC,” which is the abbreviation said in Matthew chapter 25 that you haven’t noticed, which I’m sure you have, for chlorofluorocarbon. In case you’ve forgotten whatever we do or fail to do for several federal agencies along with big business chlorofluorocarbon is a class of compounds that those around us, is exactly the have been pushing standardized abbreviations for are extremely efficient refrigerants that were way we are treating Him. the States for many decades. There are at least phased out due to concerns about the ozone layer. Jesus passionately loves you four federal agencies that I easily found that have Oh well, I still love “Tenn.” which is right up there and reminds us in Philippians separate abbreviation systems for the names of on the original Alamo water tank. 4:13 that we can do all things the States. Everyone knows about the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) two-letter abbreviated code for John Avery Emison is the Mayor of Alamo and the states and US territories that originated in author of two books. See Holland, Page 4 Wednesday | March 4 | 2020 Page 4 | The Crockett County Times Obituaries Community

John William mer deacon. Other than his par- lin Farm Employees. Memo- “Bill” Summerlin ents, he was preceded in death rials may be made to NOAH, by a brother, James “Jimmy” Friendship Baptist Church and Funeral services for John Wil- Summerlin. Survivors include Crockett Christmas Store. Visi- liam “Bill” Summerlin, 79, were his wife, Susie Summerlin of tation was 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday Friendship; son Mac Summerlin February 29, 2020 at the church. by Judy Poston March 1, 2020 at the Friendship (Diane) of Friendship; daugh- Friendship Funeral Home 731- Baptist Church with ter Christy Hutchison (Troy) 677-2673 Both Joe Hall and the Poston Christ who were present. for her sister, Shelby. John Re- Drs. Mike Melton, Jerry Dra- of Friendship; sister Ruth Ann Family blessed hearts with their This next Wednesday night ece asks prayer for his sister and ce, and Rev. Wayne Foropoulos Jones of Arlington; Grandchil- special music during the Sunday will center around “The Garden her family. Joe and Helen Hall officiating. Burial followed in dren Mallory Hargett (Austin), morning worship service. of Prayer.” Charles Finney stat- ask that others pray for their the Bellevernon Cemetery. He Chelsea Terry (Spencer), Bailey Death Notices On Sunday afternoon, a baby ed, “Nothing tends to cement grandson, Colt Smith We are died Thursday, February 27, Hutchison and great grandchild shower, featuring a farm theme, the hearts of Christians togeth- praying for these requests. 2020 at West TN Healthcare-Dy- Macklin Hargett. Pallbearers Mrs. Hattie Mae Montgomery, was given in honor of Kaitlyn er more than praying together. The Pond Creek family is ersburg from complications af- were Corey Hutchison, Cody age 97 passed away on Mon- Kee. Never do they love one another praying for Blake Smith as ter a motor vehicle accident. Mr. Summerlin, Tayler Cobb, Dan- day, February 24 at the Crockett On Sunday evening, the con- so well as when they are wit- he fills the pulpit in his home Summerlin was born in Adair, iel Boone, Troy Akins, Spencer County Nursing Home in Ala- gregation gathered about the al- nessing the outpouring of each church. TN son of the late Jewell and Terry, Austin Hargett and Bailey mo. Service was held on Friday, tar to pray for special needs that other’s hearts in prayer.” After Others on this week’s church Virginia Putman Summerlin. He Hutchison. Honorary pallbear- February 28 at 12 p.m. at Higher those in the congregation has a short time of fellowship, we prayer list include: Karen was a retired farmer and current- ers were Kenny Webster, Bobby Ground Assembly in Humboldt requested prayer for prior to the plan to make use of our prayer Ange, Charlene Avery,Virgin- ly employed by Pictsweet Com- Griffin, Shawnee Brasfield, Ca- and interment was in Hudson evening message. room and altar, spending time ia Barron, Sharon Beaird, June pany. He had lived most of his sey Burnett, Buddy Perry, James Grove Cemetery -Friendship. A group of 16, from Pond together in small groups, pray- Blair, Wanda Brundige, Connie life in Crockett County and was Harry Jordan, Joe Camp, Frank Thompson’s Mortuary was in Creek, attended a viewing of a ing for needs. We will share Burress, Bob Bushart, Keith a member of Friendship Baptist Brasfield, Will Barnhill, Heath charge of arrangements. documentary at the theater in scriptures and true stories that Carver, Sr., Ruby Climer, Danny Church where he served as a for- Davis, Pictsweet and Summer- Jackson on Tuesday evening. communicate the power of God. Cobb, Marsha Cole, Tim Cole, “Free Burma Rangers” told the Joe Hall will then lead in a spe- Hanslett Conley, Garry Cook, true story of David and Karen cial communion service. Every- Richie Cooke, Chuck Crutch- Eubanks and their three chil- one is invited to attend. field, Sherry Earnheart, Worth dren. This is a family of true Bradley Hamilton had an acci- Eubanks, Mike Flanigan, Ray Dogs 101 heroes of the faith who are cur- dent and broke some fingers. He George, Helen Hall, Joe Hall, By Charles Leggett rently serving the LORD in the is in our thoughts and prayers. Donna Hamilton, Faye Hart, Dog Intelligence country of Syria where there are We continue to pray for Jerry Jane Hendrick, Bonnie Hillard, a million displaced refugees. Peterson as he is battling both Bob Holder, Debbie Hutchison, The average dog has the of two and one half year old of being a good trainer, which I The family risks their lives daily cancer and shingles. He is very Bret Johnson, Connie John- mental ability of a two year old kids. While I was still training, wasn’t. to share God’s love with these sick and in much pain and needs son, James jackson, Helen Lip- person according to I.Q. tests. some people brought in some Which dogs are the dumbest? people. Thank you to Dr. John a special touch from the LORD. ford Johnson, Stephanie Jones, However, unlike kids, they seem poodle mixes which they called The consensus is the hounds, the Freeman for the heads up on this Jim Stewart left behind many Bobby King, Carolyn King, to spare you the terrible two’s. Doodles. Every Doodle I had bulldog and the film that tells the story of his friends in Crockett County when Tuffy King, Missionary Caro- Except for my lab, Buddy. He in class was smart. However, beagles. However, if I were dear friend and the work he does he and his wife moved to Arkan- lyn Knight, Tim Laman, Larry was pretty bad until around two mixing two dogs doesn’t always looking for a lost child,I would honoring God. Those attending sas to be close to their grand- Laman, Ora lee, Andrea Lents, when he turned into a great dog. work out the way owners think much rather have a hound and were Dewayne and Wanda Por- children. It has been recently Nicky Love, Jim Martin, Rose What dog is the smartest? it will. They think the charac- for finding bed bugs a beagle is ter, David, Latonya, and Mason learned that Jim fell from a lad- Martin, Dinker Mayfield, Ruby Probably yours, assuming you teristics of the offspring will be better. Poston, Remelda Ballard, Ralph, der, tearing his rotater cuff. He Medlin, Tony Michael, Kellie own a Border Collie. They half and half. My Weimaraner, I completely forgot about Patsy, and Judy Poston, David underwent surgery on February Mink, Donna Kay Mink, Mack- have the reputation as being the Buck, disproved this. His moth- Lassie. If you need a dog that and Carol Cooke, Case Hender- 28. Please pray for him. ie Morton, Danny Odom, Nelda smartest, but I don’t think it’s er was a full blooded lab and his can find kids that fall into deep son, Barry and Jaida Ward, Har- We have also learned that Joe Owens, Carolyn Peal, Peggy too smart to try to herd a school dad was a full blooded weimer. holed or get hung under tractors, rison Ward, and friend. Hardin has been hospitalized Peterson, Jerry Peterson, Da- bus. Buck looked and acted like a full you need a collie. He was very On Wednesday evening, and we are praying for him as vid Porter, Anne Poston, Patsy Poodles and German Shep- blooded weimer. He was a great smart, but he was owned by the Cheryl Ferrell completed the well. Poston, Betty Prescott, Caro- herds seem to have the smarts dog and gave me the reputation dumbest kids. bible study she had led for the Debbie Lipford Gardner re- lyn Prescott, Bootsie Reasons, month of February on “Gardens mains in our prayers. She has Howell Revelle, Kathy Rice, of the Bible.” This time spent been moved from Nashville to Missionaries Kalep and Ash- studying God’s Word together Jackson to continue her physical ley Robertson and family, Joy was a blessing to all who attend- therapy. Smedley, Kathy Smedley, Vicky ed. God especially used Cheryl Lynn Riggsbee was unable to Spann, Emma Stallings, Gary Dave Says, from page 3 on this final night as many in be in church Sunday. We look Taylor, Rhonda Thomas, Kev- the group shared personal tes- forward to seeing her again next in Towel, Anne Turner, Danny Dear Trey, against the unexpected. 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I will say of the Lord, The Holy Spirit wants to comfort He is my refuge and my fortress, you and bring contentment to Giles my God; in Him will I trust.” Is your soul, but until we truly NOAH has received the In memory of John East given In memory of Heather Slack the devil attacking and trying to believe that, “Greater is He that 3.22.1942 - 3.6.2013 following memorials: by Becky Park given by Ann and Thurman discourage us? No doubt about is in us, than he that is in the Loving and kind in In memory of Heather Slack In memory of Stella Gibson Mullins it! However, an important key to world” we are unable to take that all her ways, by Patricia and Robert Moore given by Becky Park To make a donation to NOAH, succeeding in spiritual warfare first step toward spiritual peace. Upright and just In memory of Heather Slack In memory of Lottie Sue please send a check or money is to confess in faith what you Embrace God’s truth and call given by Tommy and Karen Beaird given by Becky Park order to NOAH, P.O. Box to the end of her days; want to see happen. Announce upon Him today, He is waiting Sincere and true in Smith In memory of Scotty Carman 94, Alamo Tn. 38001. Please out-loud to the enemy, “The joy for you to make the first move. her heart and mind. In memory of Heather Slack given by Becky Park include the name and address of of the Lord is my strength” over He is all knowing and His power given by Jere and Sherry Kail In HONOR of Sharon Beaird the person to whom the card is and over. But, for how long? and authority are infinite! His A beautiful memory In memory of Dan Gillispie given by Becky Park sent. All funds are used to assist Until the devil gives up and runs promises cannot fail as boldly she left behind. given by Crockett Mills Chris- In memory of Heather Slack residents of Crockett County away! God’s Word declares in declare, “Victory in Jesus, our She had a nature you tian Church given by Becky Park with cancer or other catastrophic James 4:7, “Submit yourselves Savior forever.” could not help loving, In memory of Stella York giv- In memory of Gary Lynn illnesses or events. therefore to God. Resist the Learn more about Billy’s new a heart that was purer en by Becky Park Young given by Becky Park than gold; The Crockett County And to those who TIMES knew her Peeples, from page 3 TIMES and loved her, Jane’s memory will Subscribe It’s never grow old. be his promoter and owner in the Madison Square Garden and in vain for evidence of fraud but FOREVER… public’s eyes. the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. found none. They found instead Easy Online WE MISS YOU. Rogers was an early animal After every show, fans purchased that Jim Key was incredibly GO TO rights activist, and one thing souvenir buttons, postcards and smart by horse standards. Dorothy, Kathy, that thrilled him about Jim Key, photos. They bought Beautiful Dr. Key didn’t found the www.magicvalleypublishing.com Linda & Jerry Prescott whose name he changed to “The Jim Key pennies and danced animal protection movement in 731-696-4558 And all Families 40 S. Court St. Beautiful Jim Key,” was that “The Beautiful Jim Key Two America, but he energized it as Alamo, TN Dr. Key never used any type of Step.” no one else ever has, making punishment, or even raised his And during the entire run significant strides in breaking Place one voice, in Jim Key’s training. Dr. Key promoted kindness to down color barriers as he did, ad and And over the next nine years, animals at a time when such and making the phrase, “Be kind The Beautiful Jim Key became an appeal was unusual, if not to animals,” an American ideal. reach a national celebrity, known as revolutionary, and he got two After nine years of prospects “the smartest horse in America,” million children to join “The Jim mesmerizing the nation, Dr. famous for reading, writing, Key Band of Mercy” and sign Key’s rheumatism brought an all over spelling, making change, doing the Jim Key Pledge – “I promise end to their amazing run, and Tennessee. arithmetic and picking out Bible always to be kind to animals.” they returned to Tennessee, passages that mention horses. A few cynics argued that thus ending the career of “the He toured the country in Dr. Key was secretly sending smartest horse in America.” a private railroad car and signals to Jim Key, but a team of A Tennessee horse, of course. 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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 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 3653 Alamo Gadsden Rd., Gadsden, 2281 E. Main St. 731-420-0750 Humboldt, 784-3904 FIRST METHODIST 74 N. Johnson St. BAPTIST ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC Alamo, 696-2150 910 Washington Ave. 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 CHRISTIAN ANTIOCH MISSIONARY BAPTIST FRIENDSHIP UMC 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, 663- 5084 RJ Welch Rd. Hwy 88, Maury City, 660-4128 2780 Crockett Mills, 667-2678 NEW MT. PLEASANT HOLINESS EMMANUEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST 677-4187 77 Connell St., Tigrett, 677-4295 PRAYER OF FAITH HOLINESS 7070 Johnson Grove Rd. EMMANUEL CHRISTIAN PORTER’S GROVE Alamo, 656-2959 FELLOWSHIP MISSIONARY BAPTIST 175 Main St., Friendship, TN 38034 10057 Hwy. 152, Humboldt, 784-2132 METHODIST (205) 435-5330 PROVIDENCE BAPTIST ALAMO FIRST UMC GRACE CHAPEL Hwy. 188, Crockett Mills, 677-2202 80 N. Johnson St., Alamo, 696-2150 43 Oakmont Cove, Bells, 663-0299

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 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 1222 Walnut Hill Church Rd. 6053 Emerson Rd. POND CREEK CONGREGATIONAL Bells, 663-2194 May the words of my mouth and the Gadsden, 696-2951 802 Hwy. 188, Alamo, 696-2281 WILLIAM’S CHAPEL CYPRESS UNITED METHODIST QUINCY FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER meditation of my heart be pleasing MISSIONARY BAPTIST 539 Cypress Church Rd. 223 Raleigh Bird Rd. 3234 Friendship Eaton Rd. Bells, 663-2013 Alamo, 696-2807 in Your sight, O Lord, my Rock and Friendship, 677-2223 my Redeemer ~Psalm 19:14 This Devotional & Directory is made possible by these businesses who encourage all of us to attend worship services. Wednesday | March 4 | 2020 Page 6 | The Crockett County Times Public Notices

Bid Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Cameron Himes Office of General Counsel, The Bells City Board of Ed- Estate of Ima Edress Hunt Division of TennCare ucation, 4547 Hwy 88 S, Bells, No. 10487 Attorney for Estate of Ima TN, 38006, is requesting bids Edress Hunt from a licensed and insured Notice is hereby given that on 310 Great Circle Road painting company for sanding the 10th day of February, 2020, Nashville, TN. 37243 and painting the interior walls, Letters of Administration in re- 615-507-6329 doors, trim, and exterior doors, spect to the estate of Ima Edress 3/4, 3/11 trim, rails of Bells Elementa- Hunt who died Intestate, were ry School in accordance to the issued to the undersigned by the Notice of Meeting scope of work. For specifica- Probate Court of Crockett Coun- of the Board of County tions, contact Mark Wallace, ty, Tennessee. Commissioners of Superintendent, at Bells Ele- All persons, resident and Crockett County, Tennessee mentary School or call (731) non-resident, having claims, 663-2041. Bids must be sealed matured or unmatured, against PUBLIC NOTICE IS HERE- with contractor’s information the estate are required to file the BY GIVEN that the Board and delivered to the office by same with the Clerk of the above of County Commissioners of 4:00 p.m., Friday, March 13, named Court in triplicate on or Crockett County, Tennessee (the 2020. Bids will be opened on before the earlier of the dates “County”) will meet in open March 23, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. prescribed in (1) or (2) other- and public session at the Coun- Bids will then be presented to wise their claims will be forever ty Courthouse (10 South Bells the school board on Tuesday, barred. Street, Alamo, TN) at 7:00 p.m., March 24, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. The (1) (A) Four (4) months on Monday, March 16, 2020, Board of Education reserves the from the date of the first publica- for the purpose of considering right to reject any or all bids or tion (or posting, as the case may all matters as may be properly any part of any bid, and if appli- be) of this notice if the creditor presented to it, including the cable, to accept the bid which received an actual copy of this consideration of a bond resolu- is best as evidenced by reasons notice to creditors at least sixty tion authorizing the issuance of relative to the purpose of the (60) days before the date that is $18,300,000 General Obligation purchase. four (4) months from the date of School Bonds. 2/26, 3/4 the first publication (or posting); This notice is given pursu- or ant to the provisions of Sec- (B) Sixty (60) days from the tions 8-44-101 to 8-44-106, NOTICE OF MEETING date the creditor received an ac- inclusive, Tennessee Code tual copy of the notice to credi- Annotated. The Crockett County Board of tors if the creditor received the 3/4, 3/11 Education will meet in regular copy of the notice less than sixty session on Monday, March 9, at (60) days prior to the date that is NOTICE TO FURNISHERS 7 p.m. in the board offices. four (4) months from the date of OF LABOR AND MATERIALS TO: Tri-State Guardrail & Sign Co., Inc. 3/4 first publication (or posting) as PROJECT NO.: Tritt celebrated for scouting described in (1)(A); or 98049-4186-04 (2) Twelve (12) months from CONTRACT NO.: CNS284 NOTICE OF MEETING the decedent’s date of death. COUNTY: Crockett The Tennessee Department of Transporta- accomplishments This 10th day of February, tion is about to make  nal settlement with Crockett County High School and troop guide. He was elected for camping and hiking. The Gadsden Board of Mayor 2020 the contractor for construction of the above freshmen Everett Tritt was by his scouting peers into the His Eagle Scout project was and Aldermen will hold their numbered project. All persons wishing to  le claims pursuant to Section 54-5-122, celebrated Sunday, February 16 Order of the Arrow in 2017. In building and placing Blessing regular meeting at Gadsden Matthew West, Administrator T.C.A. must  le same with the Director of for completing his Eagle Scout Order of the Arrow, he has served Boxes in each of the five towns City Hall at 6 p.m. on Monday, Estate of Ima Edress Hunt Construction, Tennessee Department of Transportation, Suite 700 James K. Polk rank with Alamo Boy Scout as troop representative and as a in Crockett County with non- March 16. James Stephenson, Clerk & Bldg., Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0326, Troop 53. member of the ceremonies team. perishable food and toiletry 3/4 Master on or before 4/17/2020. Tritt earned his Eagle rank on Tritt completed 38 merit items for those in need to take November 11, 2019. badges on his journey to free of charge. He began his scouting Eagle. He attended summer While this ceremony was adventure in 2011 as a first- camp at Camp Kia Kima and to celebrate all of Tritts’ grade Tiger Cub in Pack 53 and Camp Mack Morris. He also accomplishments throughout in October 2015, he earned his attended the 24th World Scout scouting, he took special notice Arrow of Light crossing over Jamboree in 2019 at the Summit to honor God, his parents Chad into Troop 53. Bechtel Family National Scout Tritt and Jenny Hopper and his Tritt held various leadership Reserve in West Virginia. He mentors Greg Emison, Cliff positions with boy scouts, camped with his troop a total Franks and Brian Johnson including senior patrol of 46 nights and hiked over 100 throughout his journey. leader, patrol leader, troop miles. He earned the National quartermaster, troop instructor Outdoor Achievement Award

SCHOOL VISITS NURSING HOME- Bells Elementary School Student Council’s theme for the 2019-2020 school year is “Be the Leader” and they have certainly lived up to it! They have been busy serving in many ways and most recently made a special trip to Bells Nursing Home. They hand delivered valentines and candy to residents while sharing lots of kind words, hugs and love. The opportunity brought home the purpose they share as a service-oriented organization and the idea that even the smallest of good deeds is appreciated. They found the service experience to be enjoyable as well as very important in helping them recognize that no matter their age they can help their school, community and world and truly make a difference. Crockett County cheerleader chosen

Kyla Phillips, Crockettfor County Walt Disney parade Middle School eighth grader, competed in the Universal Cheerleader Association All- American Tryouts during the summer of 2019 and had the opportunity to cheer in the Thanksgiving Parade at Walt Disney World Florida. Phillips was required to learn the routine from a video that was sent to her and then joined cheerleaders from across the Local farmers recognized United States to participate in the parade. “We were proud to have in High Cotton Awards her represent Crockett Recipients of the 2020 Farm regions under a range of oxygenate the soil and enhance County Middle School at this Press-Cotton Foundation High environmental challenges and decomposition. He also tries performance,” Cheer Coach Cotton Awards and regions regulations. They also vary to eliminate early insecticide Amber Copeland. they represent are: Larry Ford, somewhat in their production sprays to promote beneficial Greenwood, FL, Southeast; Matt practices and management insect populations. and Kelly Griggs, Humboldt, philosophies, but they all share The Griggs place great TN, Mid South; Dan Smith, a common goal of farming importance on preserving soil, Alamo Animal Clinic Lockney, TX, Southwest; and sustainably and passing the land which they consider the most 775 S. Cavalier Drive • Alamo, TN 38001 Greg Wuertz, Coolidge, AZ, onto the next generation. important resource in their West. These cotton producers Ford, for example, places family operation. They credit 731-696-5009 phone and their families were honored an intense focus on irrigation no-till for maintaining their soil here today at the Mid-South because he farms in a watershed but use cover crops and a strict 731-696-2443 fax Farm and Gin Show in Memphis. and spring basis under strict crop rotation program to restore The High Cotton Awards water-use restrictions. He the soil. were started by Farm Press uses soil tensiometers, which Smith, who has been Publications and the National deliver data to his phone to help transitioning from conventional Equine Special Cotton Council in 1994 to schedule irrigation, in most till to no-till since 1995 says he demonstrate that cotton growers fields. He also uses variable rate is now sold on no-till, which and their families are concerned technology, which conserves saves wear on his equipment and March 1st - April 30th 2020 about the environment and are water and reduces irrigation reduces his fuel costs. * Coggins $12 We also make it easier for you, if you have the true stewards of their land, costs. several to vaccinate or pull Coggins!! water, and air. Wuertz also places an * West Nile $25 The program, which now has emphasis on conserving water, Place one * EWT $15 Trip charge varies to where we will recognized more than 100 of using subsurface drip where have to travel to... this nation’s cotton producers, is possible and only flood irrigating ad and * EWT + Flu $22 supported by a Farm Press grant fields that have been laser to The Cotton Foundation. leveled. He rotates his cotton reach * EWT + West Nile $30 The 2020 awards recipients with wheat or alfalfa and runs prospects * Strangles Vaccine $18 farm in distinctly different minimum tillage equipment to all over * Veterra Gold Vaccine $50 Tennessee.

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What You’ll Need When I went to visit Clayton 10 slices bacon or more, as in Virginia back in November, desired I came home to a new air fryer. 1 small yellow onion chopped At first, I wasn’t too thrilled. But 1-2 jalapenos, minced I’m learning to love it. If you 3 cloves garlic, minced like the crispiness and the speed 2 cans 15 oz mixed beans of which fried food tastes, you’ll (pinto & great northern, drained love the air fryer. At least for & rinsed) certain things….and it doesn’t 1 can 15 oz baked beans use much if any oil at all. 1 can 15 oz red kidney beans, So far, I’ve made a few little drained & rinsed How To Make It minute or two. things in my air fryer but with For Serving Options: Once they are finished 3/4 cup ketchup Preheat your oven to 375 In a large bowl, combine this recipe, I wanted to really put rice, lettuce, tortillas, salsa, cooking, serve with open-faced 1/4 cup molasses degrees. half the bacon with the it to the test! And the air fryer cheese, sprouts etc. or on tortillas with your favorite 1 tablespoon hot sauce In a large skillet, cook the sautéed onion mixture. Stir did not disappoint! toppings. I used a little cheese 2/3 cup packed brown sugar bacon on medium high heat until in the remaining ingredients Directions and my favorite broccoli sprouts. 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground crispy. Remove the bacon to (except for the 5 pieces of Ingredients Combine the sliced chicken black pepper paper towels to drain; crumble reserved bacon). Pour into a 1 lb. boneless, skinless and vegetables in a bowl. Add in This is so easy! You don’t 1 tablespoon Worcestershire & set aside. Drain half the bacon 9x13 baking dish. chicken breast, sliced the oil (you only want enough to have to pull out a ton of dishes sauce grease & add the onion to the Cover with foil & bake for 2 bell peppers, sliced get the spices to stick) and the and not many ingredients either. 1 tablespoon yellow mustard skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes or one hour. Uncover, sprinkle 1 onion, sliced spices. Toss to combine. Easy and delicious! My chicken salt to taste until it just begins to caramelize. with bacon, & cook for an 2 tsp olive oil Pour contents into the air fryer was tender and juicy yet a little Add the jalapeño, garlic, & additional 10 minutes. Call 2 tsp chili powder tray. Cook at 360 for approx. 20 crispy on the ends. My veggies Optional: optional chopped banana pepper. in the family, say Grace and 1 tsp cumin minutes. Check on them and were cooked to perfection. Who 2 banana peppers, chopped Stir well & cook for another dig in! 1 pinch cayenne stir or shake them up halfway would have thought? Healthy Salt/pepper to taste through. fajitas in under 30 minutes. Keto Onion Burger Bombs Peanut Butter Granola Keto Breakfast Cookies Korner Ingredients 1 box yellow cake mix 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 eggs 4 sweet & salty peanut Ingredients granola bars (from 7.4-oz box), 4 medium-sized onions coarsely chopped 1/2 lb ground beef or mixture 1/2 cup peanut butter chips of beef and pork or white vanilla baking chips 1 egg optional for binding (from 10- or 12-oz bag) Italian seasoning to taste 1 1/2 teaspoons shortening 1/4 cup pork rinds ground up 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese Directions Worcestershire sauce, to taste Heat oven to 350°F (325°F 2 oz cheese quartered - or for dark or nonstick pan). more, as desired In large bowl, beat cake mix, butter and eggs with electric Directions baking sheet with a lip. In a onion (the exact amount you mixer on medium speed until minutes. Remove from cookie stirred smooth. Preheat oven to 350F. medium-sized bowl, combine the use will depend on the size smooth. sheet to cooling rack. Cool Spoon into small food- Cut off each end of the onion, ground beef, Italian seasoning, of your onions). Press down Stir in chopped granola bars. completely, about 30 minutes. storage plastic bag. peel it, and then remove the inner pork rinds, Parmesan cheese and with your fingers to compact Onto ungreased cookie sheet, In small microwavable bowl, Cut off tiny corner of bag; layers. (I found it easiest to do a Worcestershire sauce. The egg is the meat, and then insert a drop mixture by tablespoonfuls. microwave peanut butter chips squeeze bag to drizzle mixture criss-cross pattern with my knife an optional binder, as the onion cube of cheese. Top the cheese Bake 10 to 12 minutes or and shortening uncovered on over cookies. and poke out each inner quarter will keep the beef intact if you and fill the onion with the until set and light golden brown High 15 seconds; stir. Let stand about 30 minutes of the onion.) choose not to incorporate it. meat mixture.Bake for 30-45 around edges. Microwave 15 to 25 seconds or until drizzle is set. Store in Repeat with each onion and Press about one tablespoon minutes, until your desired Let cool on cookie sheet 2 longer or until mixture can be airtight container. place in a casserole dish or of the meat mixture into each level of doneness is achieved.

Leprechaun Bark Fresh Strawberry Souffles Ingredients Butter, to grease ramekins Cooking 24 ounces fresh strawberries, with divided Sarah 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Sarah Poole, 11 tablespoons sugar, divided, UT Extention plus more to dust ramekins Agent 1 tablespoon cornstarch 4 egg whites 1 teaspoon Grand Marnier Ingredients brandy, optional 12 oz bag dark cocoa candy melts Directions 5-6 Air Heads Xtreme rainbow Butter six 8-ounce ramekins sour strips and dust with sugar. Set aside. 1/2 cup mini marshmallowsa Stir occasionally until melted top. Preheat oven to 400º. Set 1/2 cup mint M&M’s candies and smooth. Lastly, sprinkle the multi-col- ramekins on baking sheet. multi-colored confetti sprinkles Pour the melted chocolate on ored confetti all over the Coarsely puree half the berries to the parchment-lined baking chocolate. with 6 tablespoons of sugar, Directions pan and smooth out evenly with You will have to sprinkle lemon juice and cornstarch. Line a 10 x 15 baking sheet a rubber spatula. rather quickly as the bark be- Pour into small saucepan and with parchment paper and set Lay the rainbow pieces ran- gins to harden within 5 minutes. cook on medium till puree boils aside. domly on top of the bark, going Chill for 1 hour to allow the and thickens. Cool completely. Add the dark cocoa candy different directions. bark to completely harden. Slice remaining berries and melts to a double boiler pan, Add the mini marshmallows Once chilled, break into add 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1 under low/medium heat. and green M&M’s candies on pieces and serve. teaspoon of Grand Marnier. Mix and taste for sweetness. Add more sugar if needed. Set aside. Beat egg whites till foamy. Slowly add in remaining 3 tablespoons of sugar and whip ramekins and smooth tops with of ramekins into oven and bake till stiff peaks form. Slowly fold offset spatula. 14-17 minutes or till soufflés are puree into egg whites, one-third Run finger around perimeter puffed and golden. at a time. of each soufflé to make a slight Serve immediately with sliced Divide between the six indentation in soufflé. Slide tray berries.

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Photo by Tom Evans, McNairy COunty News Photos by Madison Moody Lady Cavs beat top seeded Cavaliers season ends team in region play in region play cynthiaKILBURN Mackenzie Butler scored an 22 points, Holyfield scored 9 cynthiaKILBURN Saturday, February 29. took the final lead by a single cynthia@ impressive 19 points, Yasmine points, Frost scored 6 points, cynthia@ The outlook seemed bright point, 52-51. crockettcountytimes.com Pankey scored 12 points, Jones scored 3 points and LaRue crockettcountytimes.com for the Cavaliers as they faced Josh Owens scored 18 points, Karmen Frost scored 8 points, scored 2 points. North Side Indians, leading the Luke Pratt and Kenan Dupree Janiya Jones scored 6 points, “My favorite thing about game in the first, second and scored 12 points each, Devion Crockett County High School Raegan Holyfield scored 4 them, they love each other and After a strong season filled third quarters, 12-8, 27-24 and Lloyd scored 6 points and Porter Lady Cavaliers are soaring points and Eden LaRue scored they don’t care who scores the with many epic victories, 39-29. Lowery scored a single three- through region play this week. 3 points. points. They care about us, our Crockett County Cavaliers The fourth quarter proved to point shot. On Friday, February 28, On Monday, March 2, Lady team as a whole,” said Coach were put out in the first round be a challenge for the Cavs as Crockett faced McNairy Central Cavs pulled out a huge victory Kayla Irvin. “I am so proud of of Region Tournament play on the Indians scored 23 points and High School, the top seeded against Dyersburg Trojans. Lady them and so grateful to God for team, in a fierce battle. Cavs were down in the first this moment for them. We can’t Lady Cavs fell short at the end two quarters but returned to tie wait to be together as a team and of the first three quarters, 16-13, the end of the third 22-22 and live to battle another day” 25-27, and 43-35. Securing 17 scoring 20 points in the fourth The Lady Cavs will face points in the fourth and holding while holding Dyersburg to 9 Westview Martin at Lexington McNairy to only 6 points scored set the game for a Lady Cavalier Wednesday, March 4 at 6 p.m. set the Lady Cavs ahead 52-49 win, 42-31. to win. Pankey scored an impressive

The NA- liam Byron and Daniel Suarez) third position and a lap down. SCAR Cup Se- drove special paint schemes as a Bowman dominated the race ries remained tribute to the late NBA star. The as he led three times for a total on the west fans also saluted Bryant on lap of 110 laps. coast on Sun- twenty four as that was his jer- “We’ve been so good to start Photo by Cynthia Kilburn day for the sey number when he played for this season,” Bowman said. Auto Club 400 the Los Angeles Lakers. “We’ve got to go win a bunch at Auto Club Stewart-Haas Racing driver more, but man, it feels good to Speedway in Clint Bowyer started from the have one this early. Greg Ives Braggs signs with Bethel Fontana Cali- pole position as Johnson start- and the guys have just been on cynthiaKILBURN He was awarded All-Region his education as well as his Submitted by fornia. Jimmie ed in second position. Johnson point. Hendrick Motorsports, the cynthia@ Defensive Lineman of the Year, athletic career. Bethel is an Dusty Stanfill Johnson, who would hang around in the top ten whole shop back home, they’ve crockettcountytimes.com played in the West Tennessee outstanding university and has is from El Ca- all day long but it was his Hed- worked their butts off. We’ve North/South All-Star Gam and been very successful in their jon California (100 miles away rick Motorsports teammate Alex put a lot of effort in this new car, was the Cavalier Best Defensive athletic programs. We know he Senior Tyren Braggs has been Line the past two years. will greatly benefit going there from Auto Club Speedway), was Bowman claiming the check- and it’s obviously working out a strong asset to the Cavaliers honored before the race as he led ered flag for his second career really well.” Braggs was joined by his and we know they will benefit over the past two years. mother Tyisha Braggs, uncle as well.” a five wide salute on the track victory and his first at Auto Club The Cup Series remains out His junior year he totaled 39.5 before the guys took the green Speedway. west next Sunday, March 8, as Davaris Anderson and little Tyishas and Anderson were tackles, 30 tackles, 19 assists, 2 sister. both proud of the work Tyren flag to start the race. Johnson’s Kyle Busch, Kurt Busch, they travel to Phoenix Raceway sacks for 12 yards and 5 tackles wife and daughters were honor- Chase Elliott, Brad Keselowski, for the FanShield 500. Coach Kevin Ward said, has put in over the last several for loss of 12 yards. “Tyren has been an outstanding years and how his dedication has ary starters and waved the green Denny Hamlin, Jimmie Johnson, The green flag will wave at His senior year he totaled 52 flag to start the race. Kobe Bry- Aric Almirola, Kevin Harvick 2:30 p.m. live on Fox. player for us. Teams hated to molded him into the individual tackles, 41 tackles, 22 assists, see him on the field when we he is today. Their joy for his ant was also honored as three of and Erik Jones rounded the top 3 sacks for 14 yards, 10 tackles the drivers (Ryan Blaney, Wil- ten. Bowyer finished in twenty played them. We as coaches opportunity to attend Bethel and for loss of 24 yards, a single pass are extremely excited that he remain active in football was of break-up and 3 forced fumbles. has the opportunity to continue abundance.