Alamo, Tennessee CrockettCountyTimes.com • [email protected] Volume 148 Issue 33 Wednesday, August 12 2020 Carter pleads guilty Crockett County 2020 state primary and general election in Alamo murder case cynthiaKILBURN final results News Editor of votes for District 28 Public Defender, bag with a pen, sticker and a glove to cynthiaKILBURN Jonathan Dodd received 100 percent of vote with. Leslie Earl Carter, of Alamo, pled News Editor votes for District 1 Post 1 County Com- “Throughout the day my poll work- guilty to first degree murder in Crockett mission, Walter Yearwood received ers were wiping down machines, and County Circuit Court on Friday, August Crockett County had a 29.6 percent 53.17 percent of the counties votes for tables, etc. to keep things sanitized,” 7. voter turnout in the state primary and Property Assessor. said Lori Lott. “I have been blessed On Thursday September 5, 2019 the general election. Polls closed August 6 For school board districts one and with such wonderful poll workers who Crockett County Sheriffs’ department with 1123 of Crockett’s 2392 voters go- two, Will Spence received 100 per- WANTED to work and help out during responded to a call on the 300 block ing to the polls on election day. cent of votes; districts seven and eight the pandemic.” of Bells Street in Alamo where Mary For the senate, republican candidate Dustin Kyle Utley received 100 per- While Lott works diligently for the Finch was found to be deceased. Leslie Earl Carter Bill Hagerty received 58.42 percent of cent of votes; and districts 11 and 12, election commission, tragedy struck The Crockett County Sheriffs’ De- the county votes. District 8 U.S House Tony R. Emison received 99.5 percent her family during this election, showing partment, Alamo Police Department Carter was booked into the Crockett of Representatives republican can- of votes. her the many blessings of working for and Tennessee Bureau began investi- County Jail at that time on counts of didate David Kustoff received 99.59 McGee of the Western Division of Crockett County. gated the death of Finch as a homicide First-Degree Murder and Theft of Prop- percent of the votes and democratic Court of Appeals received 77.9 percent “I lost my son on July 27 so I was out began searching a search for Carter as erty. candidate Erika Stotts Pearson received of voters requesting he be retained. that last week,” said Lott. “My office the suspect. He has remained incarcerated and 41.67 percent of the Crockett democrat- The Crockett County Election Com- help and poll workers really stepped up. Carter was developed as a suspect was appointed a public defender to rep- ic votes. mission took additional precautions to I could not have done it without them. early in the investigation and was be- resent him. Republican candidate Chris Hurt protect the community while voting I am blessed with the most wonderful lieved to have driven the victim’s 2014 The terms of the plea agreement received 100 percent of the Crock- during the global pandemic. The day people I have ever had the honor of Chevrolet Cruze from the scene and made by Carter dismissed the theft of ett republican vote for District 82 of election day they had plexie glass working with.” was apprehended by the Ripley Police property charges and entered him into a House of Representatives and Andrea for the workers for protection, masks, The Crockett County Election Com- Department and Lauderdale County guilty plea of first-degree murder. Car- Bond-Johnson received 100 percent of gloves, face shields and gowns; all were mission will continue to utilize the Sheriff’s Department without incident ter will serve a life sentence with the the Crockett democratic vote. provided by the State. same safe measure during November early the following morning. possibility of parole. Rachele Dodd received 99.93 percent Each voter received a clear plastic voting as well. Two pled guilty in Alamo burglaries cynthiaKILBURN News Editor

Two plea deals were made in the grand jury this week on burglaries in Alamo. Alamo Police Department solved Jeremy Coleman Dustin Fonville Gabriel Fowler Jennifer Rogers many of the burglaries that have hap- pened over the past several months. Charles (CJ) Tomlinson was charged on July 15 with aggravated burglary and Four arrested in narcotics search theft under $1,000 in a North Johnson cynthiaKILBURN During the search, investigators dis- Coleman, Dustin Fonville and Gabriel possession of schedule I with intent to Street home burglary in June. Police News Editor covered over 20 grams of methamphet- Fowler were also arrested during the sell and possession of a firearm in com- suspected the home had been burglar- amine, two firearms and over 20 extasy search. mission of a felony. Fowler is charged ized and contacted the person managing A narcotics search warrant in Crock- pills. Coleman is charged with manufac- with manufacturing delivery and sell of the property. The individual identified ett Mills resulted in four arrests on Rogers was charged with manufac- turing delivery and sell of metham- methamphetamine and possession of a items missing from within the home. Thursday, August 6. turing delivery and sell of methamphet- phetamine, possession of a firearm by firearm in commission of a felony. On July 14, James Kail was arrested The search warrant was executed by amine, possession of a firearm by a con- a convicted felon and possession of a Rogers, Coleman, Fonville and Fowl- and charged with burglary of a building, the Crockett County Sheriff’s Depart- victed felon and possession of a firearm firearm in commission of felony. Fon- er will be arraigned in Crockett County theft of property over $1,000 and aggra- ment during a narcotics investigation in commission of felony. ville received charges of manufacturing Circuit Court on Thursday, August 13. vated animal cruelty. Kail is accused of on the home of Jennifer Rogers Guests of Rogers residence, Jeremy delivery and sell of methamphetamine, breaking in to a storage unit at Alamo Mini Storage earlier this year. All items have not been recovered. A dog living in Kail’s back yard was discovered to be deceased while leashed on a short chain in the heat. Kail is currently be- ing held in the Crockett County Jail. Four vehicles on the east side of Al- amo had been burglarized as well. Two of the four vehicles had items missing, included $100 and a billfold. Kail and Tomlinson entered into plea deals on Tuesday, August 4. Kail pled guilty to burglary other Submitted Photo than a habitation with two years as a VANDALISM- Three juveniles were identified as the responsible parties for graffiti standard offender to serve 120 days in marking multiple buildings and rooftops in Alamo. jail. Once he has completed his 120 day sentence, he may be furloughed to a long term drug treatment facility. After Juveniles identified completing treatment he will enter and Photo by Cynthia Kilburn complete recovery court supervised. He COVID- Alamo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has recently become the center of a spike in Crockett County COVID-19 cases. in graffiti vandalism must serve probation and $1011 resti- tution. A car lot and doctors office on Cav- Tomlinson pled guilty to Possession cynthiaKILBURN alier Drive were identified as being of schedule II methamphetamines with Local nursing and rehabilitation News Editor tagged with graffiti in addition to guard the intent to manufacture sell or deliv- rales across from Co-Op, a church, roof er and burglary other than a habitation. Alamo Police Department has been tops on court square, an attorney’s of- Tomlinson is sentenced to two years centers increase safety measures investigating the vandalism of multiple fice, and a storage unit. on the burglary charge and eight years locations across town since the end of According to Alamo Police Chief on the drug related charge. He is also amidst rising cases July. Jeff Sills, the three juveniles are being ordered to pay fines related to these have been a few employees that tested Three juveniles were located on vid- charged with at least eight counts of charges. cynthiaKILBURN positive in the past but all have recov- eo and identified as the culprits of van- vandalism and will appear in Juvenile News Editor ered and had few to relatively mild or dalism at multiple locations. Court on September 18. no symptoms.” Crockett County spent several weeks A few employees at Alamo Nursing with no COVID-19 cases while other and Rehabilitation Center (ANRC) Crockett Mills Utility District counties across the state saw case num- have tested positive over the past few bers rising each day. months but the facility has recently The first cases for the county were seen a spike in cases within the facili- receives funding reported from Bells Nursing and Reha- ty’s staff and residents. bilitation Center (BNRC) as residents Currently ANRC has 34 residents that for water improvements in long term care facilities often leave have tested positive for COVID-19, but the facility for medical reasons and re- several have recovered or are in the re- cynthiaKILBURN Director Jim Tracy is pleased to an- turn to continue receiving the care they covery phase. There are seven employ- News Editor nounce that $12.9 million in loans and need. BNRC has since remained stable ees who are out on quarantine with the grants will be invested in rural Tennes- in positive cases since the sudden onset virus as of the time of this writing; most On August 3, the Trump Administra- see. in early April. Currently, the facility has employees have had minor symptoms tion announced that the United States “Our agency is committed to being a two patient cases. “Both of those pa- and should be able to return to duty in Department of Agriculture (USDA) is strong partner in addressing rural infra- tients were admitted from the hospital investing $462 million to modernize structure needs to support a more pros- with positive test results,” said Direc- critical drinking water and wastewater tor of Operations Mark Davis. “There See Safety, Page 2 infrastructure in rural towns and cities. Tennessee Rural Development State See Water, Page 2 Visit Us Online At: www.CrockettCountyTimes.com Page 2 | The Crockett County Times Wednesday | August 12 | 2020 Continued/Local News Delivering a Complete and Accurate 2020 Census Count The U.S. Census Bureau con- commencement of data process- tinues to evaluate its operation- ing. Under this plan, the Census al plans to collect and process Bureau intends to meet a simi- 2020 Census data. On August lar level of household responses 3, updates to the plan that will as collected in prior censuses, include enumerator awards and including outreach to hard-to- the hiring of more employees count communities. to accelerate the completion of Accurate Data and Efficient data collection and apportion- Processing: Once we have the ment counts by our statutory data from self-response and field deadline of December 31, 2020, data collection in our secure as required by law and directed systems, we plan to review it by the Secretary of Commerce. for completeness and accuracy, The Census Bureau’s new plan streamline its processing, and reflects our continued commit- prioritize apportionment counts ment to conduct a complete to meet the statutory deadline. Photo by Cynthia Kilburn count, provide accurate appor- In addition, we plan to increase BIRTHDAY- Virginia Smith was excited to see the community parade tionment data, and protect the our staff to ensure operations are in celebration of her 85th birthday. health and safety of the public running at full capacity. and our workforce. Flexible Design: Our opera- Complete Count: A robust tion remains adaptable and addi- field data collection operation tional resources will help speed Smith honored with will ensure we receive respons- our work. The Census Bureau es from households that have not will continue to analyze data and yet self-responded to the 2020 key metrics from its field work birthday parade Census. to ensure that our operations are Submitted Photo We will improve the speed agile and on target for meeting RED SAND PROJECT- Miranda Smith with the Crockett County cynthiaKILBURN chamber, has done work with of our count without sacrificing our statutory delivery dates. Of Chamber of Commerce poured red sand on court square to raise News Editor Crockett County Relay for Life completeness. As part of our course, we recognize that events awareness to sex trafficing. and the American Heart Associ- revised plan, we will conduct can still occur that no one can Virginia Smith turned 85 years ation, lunch buddy with Friend additional training sessions and control, such as additional com- Red Sand Project old on July 29 and the communi- to Friend Mentoring, a deacon provide awards to enumerators plications from severe weather ty showed up in a big way with a at Alamo First Christian Church in recognition of those who or other natural disasters. drive-by birthday parade outside and is always willing to volun- maximize hours worked. We Health and Safety: We will represented in Crockett of the Bells Retirement Apart- teer and help where can she can will also keep phone and tablet continue to prioritize the health sand in the cracks of sidewalks ments. serve the community. computer devices for enumer- and safety of our workforce and cynthiaKILBURN and paved areas for World Day Smith along with family sat “I was overjoyed and so hap- ation in use for the maximum the public. Our staff will con- News Editor against Trafficking in Persons. outside as community members py to see each person,” said time possible. tinue to follow Federal, state, Please be mindful of social dis- drove by to chat from a social Smith. “I really appreciate my We will end field data col- and local guidance, including Many cracks and cervices tancing and be creative with distance and drop gifts of love daughters for arranging the par- lection by September 30, 2020. across Crockett were empha- your pouring. off to show Smith the world is ty! I thank everyone for taking Self-response options will also sized this week with red sand to Once you know how many better with her in it another year. the time to drive by!” bring awareness to human traf- people are in your group, and close on that date to permit the See Page 10 Smith serves a red coat with Census, ficking. where you’re going to have your Red Sand Project is a way event, order your sand from us for people to come together on this website. We’ll send you Local blood center helping treat COVID-19 patients and connect, raising awareness red sand and informational ma- In conjunction with the Pres- survivors, right here in Jackson “LIFELINE Blood Services prospective donors may be able about human trafficking. You terials, free of charge. We only ident’s recent news conference since April 30, 2020. is seeking people who are fully to donate plasma to help patients can do Red Sand Project with a ask that you pay for shipping. about the need for more people Officials with LIFELINE recovered from a COVID-19 currently with or at risk of de- group of friends or family, for a Find a location to pour the to donate Convalescent Plasma Blood Services say that more illness. Individuals who have veloping serious or life-threat- team or organization, as a youth sand, gather any materials you to help treat COVID-19 patients, Tennesseans need to answer the fully recovered from COVID-19 ening COVID-19 infections,” group or community group ac- might need (cups, sidewalk LIFELINE Blood Services call, especially in our communi- have antibodies in their plas- Parker added. tivity, and even in your class- chalk, posters, etc.), and then would like to remind our local ty. If you have had COVID-19 ma that can attack the virus,” For more information about room. All you need is a group of you’re all set to do your Red community that we are here to and have been symptom free said Cherie Parker, Public Re- donating COVID-19 Convales- 15 people or more. Sand Project event. As a group, help with this need. for 14 days and meet the other lations and Giving Coordinator cent Plasma, visit www.lifeline- Red Sand Project is a partici- pour the red sand in sidewalk In fact, your local blood center blood donor eligibility require- for LIFELINE Blood Services. bloodserv.org. patory artwork created by Mol- cracks and highlight the ways has been performing the critical ments, you can be a part of this This convalescent plasma is ly Gochman that uses sidewalk people are vulnerable to ex- task of collecting this life- sav- special treatment to save the being used to treat patients se- interventions and earthwork ploitation. ing plasma from COVID-19 lives of critically ill patients. riously ill with COVID-19 and installations to create opportu- Make sure to take photos and nities for people to question, videos of your sidewalk trans- connect and take action against formation and share them on vulnerabilities that can lead to social media using #RedSand- human trafficking and exploita- Project. Your event will be con- tion. nected to the thousands of other Today, 40.3 million people Red Sand Project events world- are in slavery. Join us today wide, expanding the movement (July 30th, 2020) by pouring red to end human trafficking.

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perous future in rural commu- er than routine maintenace since nities,” Tracy said. “Upgrading the 90s.” the infrastructure that delivers New meters and water lines safe drinking water and modern will benefit a little over 300 cus- wastewater management facil- tomers in the Crockett Mills and ities will improve public health Cairo area. Photo by Cynthia Kilburn and drive economic develop- “When this opportunity came REPUBLICAN RALLY- The Crockett County Republican Party held a rally at Green Frog in Bells on Tuesday, July 28. Represented at the ment.” for this loan and grant with it, rally were Bill Haggerty, Dr. Manny Sethi, Congressmen David Kustoff, Senator Ed Jackson, Representative Chris Hurt, Property Assessor Background: we determined this was going Walter Yearwood and Chairman Scott Golden. USDA is funding 161 projects to be the most efficient way to through the Water and Waste keep costs down and continuing Disposal Loan and Grant Pro- delivering quality water,” said Safety, from page 1 gram. These investments will Evans. “We know that putting benefit 470,000 residents. these actions in place, will help Crockett Mills Utility District keep costs low on maintenance” the next few days. “What a chal- nessee Department of Health to of one day with us,” said Davis. droplets. We will be adding addi- will use a $1.4 million loan and The investments that USDA lenging month July was for the maintain quality resident care “She made several recommen- tional ventilation to the building $528,000 grant to upgrade the announced today are being made Alamo building,” said Davis. throughout the pandemic. With dations for us to incorporate as soon as all of the mechanical high service pumps, clean and in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Mandates for weekly employ- the increase in cases, the Depart- from helping us select the appro- details can be worked out and service the raw water wells, California, Connecticut, Florida, ee testing began at the start of the ment of Health has assisted the priate disinfectants and practic- are hoping that we are flattening and perform maintenance in the Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, month. “Alamo was fortunate Alamo facility more in stopping es to viewing infection control our curve here.” aerator at the Water Treatment Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Loui- enough to have zero positives on the spread within the facility. techniques being practiced by The Tennessee Department Plant. In the distribution sys- siana, Maine, Maryland, Massa- the first round,” said Davis. “We “We have consulted and asked our staff. We have also spent a of Health is reporting Crockett tem the old four-inch asbestos chusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, can only assume that the fourth for assistance from the Depart- great deal of time focusing on County as having 274 total cases cement pipe will be replaced Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, of July holiday contributed to ment of Health in Nashville and the air and ventilation systems, and 117 active cases on Tuesday, with new four-inch polyvinyl Nebraska, New Hampshire, the recent outbreak.” they were very responsive and being that the experts believe August 11. chloride pipe and the old water New Jersey, New Mexico, New BNRC and ANRC have con- had one of their infection control that the most common mode of meters will be upgraded to new York, North Carolina, Ohio, tinued to consult with the Ten- specialist spend a good portion transmission is through airborne Automated Read Meters. Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylva- The utility district applied for nia, Rhode Island, South Caro- the loan and grant and a couple lina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, of months ago and were contact- Virginia, Vermont, Washington, ed to lock in an outstanding low West Virginia, Wisconsin and interest rate. Wyoming. “It’s still in the paper design It is currently unknown when process,” said Office Manag- bidding on this project will be- er Kelly Evans. “We applied gin as the district continues to to do repairs and upgrades to work with surveyers and engi- water lines, distribution center neers to complete required pa- and other trouble spots. There perwork and determine the best haven’t been any upgrades oth- routes for improvement.

Alamo Animal Clinic Mon-Fri 8-5 Closed Wednesday Sat 8-12 Leslie Young, D.V.M. Photo by Cynthia Kilburn NEW LOCATION CELEBRATED WITH RIBBON CUTTING-Farmers Daughter, of Friendship, opened their new location at 9728 Highway Phone (731) 696-5009 775 S. Cavalier Dr. 412 North and celebrated with a Crockett County Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting on Saturday, August 8. The Farmer’s Daughter, Fax (731) 696-2443 Alamo, Tn 38001 owned by Mallory Hargett, offers beautiful boutique clothing and home décor for any southern home. Wednesday | August 12 | 2020 The Crockett County Times | Page 3

Editorial/ Opinion Earthquakes in North Carolina; [EDITOR’SEntire NOTE: I found class this in my news fails feed on one of the social media sites and thought how practical a lesson this would be. and in Tennessee along the New Madrid Fault Even I would have learned from it as dense as I am]. Everyone knows that West Tennessee is located items may vibrate off of tables, and a few picture an active earthquake zone – at least I hope so. The frames may be knocked off the wall. It’s unlikely TEACHER FAILS ENTIRE CLASS: An economics professor at hazard that we live with everyday comes from the that anyone gets hurt or any major damage is done a local college made a statement that she had never failed a single New Madrid fault. A fault is a fracture or zone of to homes and businesses. There was a cluster of student before, but had recently failed an en- fractures between two blocks of rock deep within earthquakes associated with the NC temblor with tire class. That class had insisted that social- the Earth. Faults allow the three small pre-shocks that most people would not ism worked and that no one would be poor blocks to move relative have felt. As I was writing this column on Sunday and no one would be rich, a great equalizer. to each other. When this afternoon, a small aftershock occurred. The professor then said, “OK, we will have movement occurs rapidly, We experience the same thing in West an experiment in this class on this plan”. All we call it an earthquake. Tennessee. You didn’t know it because you grades will be averaged and everyone will There are relatively small didn’t feel it and it wasn’t reported, but we had receive the same grade so no one will fail movements along many nine small earthquakes in the last week along the and no one will receive an A.... (substituting fault lines around the world New Madrid Fault just a few tens of miles from grades for dollars - something closer to home that we often do not feel. Crockett County. Five of the nine were in the and more readily understood by all). This is very characteristic Missouri bootheel and the remaining four were After the first test, the grades were- aver of the New Madrid fault in Lake County. All of them were in the 1.3 to aged and everyone got a B. The students who system, when small 2.5-magnitude range. You would not likely feel it studied hard were upset and the students who movements frequently even if it were during waking hours. No way any studied little were happy. As the second test occur that can only be of these would wake anyone up. So, why do we rolled around, the students who studied little had studied even less detected by seismometers. have such an active seismic zone when we are far and the ones who studied hard decided they wanted a free ride too There are literally dozens of relatively small away for any mountain ranges? Geologists tell us so they studied little. ground movements associated with New Madrid that the New Madrid seismic zone is a failed rift The second test average was a D! No one was happy. When the every year. Although we rarely feel them, the valley. A rift valley is an area of weakness in the 3rd test rolled around, the average was an F. New Madrid system unleashed a series of massive Earth’s crust that is pulled apart by plates in the As the tests proceeded, the scores never increased as bickering, earthquakes in 1811-12 that rang church bells in Earth’s crust that move in separate directions. If blame and name-calling all resulted in hard feelings and no one Boston and created Reelfoot Lake. The amount you look at a map of East Africa you can see a would study for the benefit of anyone else. of energy released by the 1811-12 events was rift valley that is forming. If you line up the lakes To their great surprise, ALL FAILED and the professor told them estimated to be 7.5 magnitude on the “Richter in that region you can trace the part of Africa that that socialism would also ultimately fail because when the reward is scale,” a measurement that was developed in 1935 is gradually being torn away from the rest of the great, the effort to succeed is great, but when government takes all by Charles F. Richter at the California Institute continent. Many scientists believe the same thing the reward away, no one will try or want to succeed. of Technology (Cal Tec). The amount of energy is happening in the Rio Grande valley that runs These are possibly the 5 best sentences you’ll ever read and all released by an earthquake goes up by a factor north and south through the state of New Mexico. applicable to this experiment: of 10 each increase in number. Although it is an Eventually the crustal plates will separate enough 1. You cannot legislate the poor into prosperity by legislating the extremely complex mathematical formula that that the low area in between will become an inland wealthy out of prosperity. I don’t pretend to understand, a magnitude 2.0 sea or perhaps even part of the Gulf of Mexico. 2. What one person receives without working for, another person seismic event is about 10 times more powerful The theory of the New Madrid fault system is that must work for without receiving. than a 1.0 event. the center of the North American plate was being 3. The government cannot give to anybody anything that the gov- This past weekend North Carolina experienced pulled apart, but the forces deep within the Earth ernment does not first take from somebody else. its most powerful earthquake in more than a that were doing so, stopped. This left an area of 4. You cannot multiply wealth by dividing it! century. The 5.1 magnitude earthquake occurred weakness that is subject to sudden moments of 5. When half of the people get the idea that they do not have to about 100 miles north of Charlotte near the settling that give us the earthquakes we feel in work because the other half is going to take care of them, and when Virginia line, roughly 50 miles east of Johnson West Tennessee. the other half gets the idea that it does no good to work because City, Tennessee. A 5.1 won’t do much permanent somebody else is going to get what they work for, that is the begin- damage, but it will wake you up and scare the John Avery Emison is the Mayor of Alamo and ning of the end of any nation. daylights out of you. Pots and pans will rattle, a few author of two books. *** The Law of Close Encounters: the probability of meeting some- one you know increases dramatically when you are with someone you don’t want to be seen with. The south in your mouth *** Somebody gave me a stack of old newspaper some only a few miles apart, and the same is true Opinions expressed in this column are those of the author and clippings from the 1930s the other day, and one for the rest of the South as well. sometimes those of another person that the author wishes to pass article in particular caught my There are dozens, if not hundreds of variations along to our readers. This newspaper welcomes guest columns so attention because it was about of Southern accents, but still, no matter where go ahead and let it be known what your thoughts are. a Tennessee girl – Helen they are, most people can recognize a Southerner And… remember to read this newspaper regularly. Better yet, Wood. speaking when they hear one. They may not, and subscribe so that you won’t miss a single issue. You’ve probably never probably won’t, know what part of the South heard of her, but she was the person is from, but they will know it’s not a movie star in the 1930s, Wisconsin. not a big star, however she Not everyone is charmed by Southern accents. Might be money well spent... arrived in Hollywood with While some people are delighted by the slow great expectations. She was and friendly drawl we associate with Southern at the proper time incredibly pretty, and she speakers, many others make fun of it and are Dear Dave, could act as well. condescending toward people who speak with My wife and I are on Baby Step 2 of your plan. About eight months She just had one problem, Southern accents. ago she gave birth to our second child, and now she would like to according to the article. She Numerous studies show that people instantly have a mommy makeover. I want her to be sounded like she was from Tennessee. attach cultural stereotypes and make subjective comfortable and feel good about herself, but She was, of course. She grew up in Clarksville, judgments about people’s intellect and abilities, those procedures can be really expensive. I Tennessee, and as a teenager won a beauty contest even their moral values, just from hearing their don’t know how to fit that in with trying to that earned her a trip to Hollywood, in 1933. There accents, and unfortunately for Southerners, people pay off debt and get control of our money. she was cast in a brief, nonspeaking appearance in view our accents more negatively than any others, What do you think? the movie, Roman Sandals, and then she returned and get this, even Southerners rate our way of Greg home to Clarksville to finish high school, after speaking is less correct than other dialects. which MGM signed her to a contract. It seems Southern accents are a political Dear Greg, But Hollywood wasn’t nearly as impressed liability. In one study researchers had both a Basically, this kind of cosmetic surgery by her voice as they were with her looks, and man and a woman read a one-minute political isn’t an emergency. It’s a desire. It can, in her first eight movie roles were all nonspeaking statement, once with a Southern accent and many cases, be a valid and reasonable desire. appearances. Her speech, it seems, was devoid of once with a neutral accent. They then asked 757 But if you guys are serious about getting out “Rs” and was too high-pitched to film well on a different people divided equally from Alabama of debt and gaining control of your financ- soundtrack. and Connecticut to listen to the statements. es, I’d advise waiting until after Baby Step 3 to make this happen. So, the studio decided to remodel her voice, Both candidates, male and female, with At that point, you’ll have paid off all your debt—except for your and they hired a vocal coach who worked with her Southern accents were viewed as less trustworthy, home—and you’ll have a fully funded emergency fund of three to for six months to eradicate her Southern accent less intelligent and less competent by people from six months of expenses in the bank. and to teach her to speak clearly and distinctly. both states. Also, the Southern sounding speakers Going on vacation isn’t a need, it’s a want. Buying a new couch The tutor made her talk with marbles in her mouth were rated as more conservative and less likable, isn’t a need, it’s a want. I know you love your wife, and you want at times and with a meat skewer clenched between even by the Southerners in the survey. Why? Not her to be happy and feel good about herself. But right now, this is her teeth at others, but it worked; at the end of her because it is so, but because that’s what we have a want. If it were a medical procedure required to save her life, it tutelage she was able to speak in a vibrant contralto, been taught. would be an emergency—a need. In a case like that, you’d stop what her accent was so proper it almost sounded British, Taught by movies, taught by the media, taught you’re doing right now and address the issue. and she began to get speaking roles. She even later by academia. The University of Chicago did a This may be something you both agree is a valid expense. If it’s worked in radio. study a few years ago involving two groups of something you’ve talked through together, and something you both But, alas, according to the article, she couldn’t children, one from Chicago and one from a small want, that’s fine. It’s a reasonable goal under the circumstances. But “speak Tennessean” anymore. Tennessee town, showing them three second I would wait until after you’re out of debt and you have your emer- Of course, those of us who live in Tennessee clips of people speaking with either Southern or gency fund in place. Being out of debt will make it so much easier know there’s no such thing as speaking Northern accents. to save up and take care of any out-of-pocket expenses you might “Tennessean.” Tennessee people have all sorts When asked which of the speakers you would have to pay. of accents, most of them variations of Southern accents, differing not just among the three major See Dave Says, Page 4 regions of the state, but even from town to town, See Peeples, Page 4 Stand up, stand up for Jesus We are living in perilous times and now more than ever I’m reminded of the old During his message he is quoted as saying, “I would rather that my arm be amputated saying that if we do not stand for something, we will fall for anything. However, than I should fail to deliver God’s truth.” Strangely, only a few weeks later Tyng was the call to step forward as a soldier for the Lord does not imply in his barn where a mule was harnessed to a machine that was shelling corn. As he that God needs us to defend Him physically, the Creator is more was patting the mule his sleeve accidentally became caught in the cogs of the wheel than capable of exerting His authority over His creation. Standing and his arm was severed. It was a devastating injury and as those who loved him were for Jesus is understanding that our warfare is spiritual as the Bible gathered at his bedside, his last plea was for all who claim to love God to always stand declares In Ephesians 6:12, “For we wrestle NOT against flesh and up for Jesus. Soon after he quietly passed away. His friend and fellow minister, Dr. blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers George Duffield, was deeply touched by these words and wrote the hymn which still of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high stirs and encourages our heart today. At Tyng’s memorial service on April 25, 1858, places.” The world wants to conquer through human strength, but Duffield preached about the struggles and the constant resistance from the enemy the Christian communicates with God and has faith that His plans of our soul and concluded his eulogy by reading the lines of “Stand Up, Stand Up will be accomplished by His might and power. For those who follow for Jesus” as a tribute to his dear friend as several verses referred to Tyng’s life and Him in Spirit and truth, they are willing to accept the responsibility ministry. Duffield’s Sunday School superintendent published the lyrics in the church to invest their time in the secret place of intercession. No longer newspaper and the hymn spread from there. can His children ignore their call of duty to love and pray. It would be wonderful if The challenge of standing up for Christ is explained in the front-line military Christians were undercover agents for God’s kingdom, but unfortunately many are metaphors Paul uses in Ephesians chapter 6 such as the sword of the Spirit, the shield just hiding in the shadows because they are afraid to become involved. For too long of faith, and so on. Although some individuals are not comfortable with the warlike the church has enjoyed the pleasures of life while being distracted from developing an imagery, the Christian’s passion to fight on our knees is directly associated with taking awareness of His presence. up our cross and surrendering our will. Romans 13:12 says, “The night is far spent, For many of us that have a religious background, we recall the inspirational old the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the hymn, “Stand up, stand up for Jesus” that was written by George Duffield Jr. in 1858. armor of light.” Today is the day to arise and embrace the good news that even though The seed for this powerful song was planted from the dying message of a young pastor we may lose a few battles here on earth, for those who know and love God, our eternal in Philadelphia named Dudley A. Tyng. Duffield and Tyng were members of a group victory in Christ is assured. I close with one of the verses of this song that was meant of ministers that preached revival meetings in the local YMCA. It’s interesting to note to stir and awaken God’s people; “Stand up, stand up for Jesus, the strife will not be that he had recently been removed from his church for taking an aggressive stand long; this day the noise of battle, the next the victor’s song: to him that overcometh, a against slavery. In March 1858, Tyng delivered a motivating sermon to 5000 people, crown of life shall be; he with the King of glory, shall reign eternally.” and it was recorded that over 1000 made a profession of faith in Christ that day. You can watch Billy’s brand new video at billyhollandministries.com Page 4 | The Crockett County Times Wednesday | August 12 | 2020

Obituaries/Community Crockett County

Imagination Library by Judy Poston The following is a list of do- to whom the notification should nations and gifts to the Crockett be sent. It was a day of celebration, who left mother, father, and live- Joe Hall and former pastor Da- County Imagination Library in The following memorials and praise, and thanksgiving at Pond lihood to answer the call placed vid Bratcher, as well as Bobby’s memory or in honor of loved honorariums have been received Creek on Sunday as Wanda Por- on his life. When Elisha heard sister, Linda, shared memories ones. The Crockett County by the Crockett County Imagi- ter was back in church with her God’s call, he was plowing in and encouragement for those Imagination Library memorials nation Library: family and friends for the first the field. But he sacrificed the gathered. The Poston Family may be mailed to the Bank of In memory of Bootsie Rea- time since her illness. Always team of oxen and destroyed his sang a favorite song of Bobby’s, Crockett, P.O. Box 849, Bells, sons by Charlene & Gail Avery desiring to give God the glory, farming equipment...burning all “Born to Serve the LORD,” and, Tennessee 38006, Attention: In memory of Brett Tracy by she was quick to stand to her his bridges, to serve the LORD. one Carolyn requested, “I Want Connie Daniel. Please include Charlene & Gail Avery feet and testify of His presence It is a reminder of the song, “I Us to Be Together in Heaven.” the name of the person making The following donations have with her during her hospital stay. have decided to follow Jesus, no The Pond Creek congregation the memorial or donation. In or- been received by the Crockett We are continuing to pray for turning back, no turning back.” continues prayers for Carolyn our dear sister in Christ as she It was a sweet time of celebrat- and family. Edwin M. Tritt der for an acknowledgment to County Imagination Library: be sent to the family receiving City of Bells continues to heal and gain her ing a life well lived on Monday Happy birthday to Tania Lam- strength back. afternoon when family, friends, bert who celebrated a birthday Edwin M. Tritt age 79, passed the memorial, please include the Johnson Grove Baptist Church name and address of the person First United Methodist Church Congratulations to Mr. and and church family gathered to last week. away on Friday, August 7, 2020 Mrs. Larry Lambert as they honor the memory of Bobby Happy birthday to Elbert at the Tennessee State Veterans shared with the congregation King. My dad recalled when be- Woods who celebrates his 81st Home of Humboldt, TN. A pri- on Sunday their marriage just fore the use of cell phones, my birthday this week. vate Graveside Service was held Peeples, from page 3 a couple of days earlier. Their sister, Susan, had a flat tire on Helen Hall was missed at Sun- on Monday, August 10, 2020 at church family prays for God’s 412 not far from Bobby and Car- day worship. She was out with a the Walnut Hill Baptist Church blessing upon their home as they olyn’s store. Not knowing what case of poison ivy. We pray that Cemetery. All services were seek to walk in His footsteps and to do, she thought she would just under the direction of the Bells want to be friends with, the they received both at home Northern kids overwhelmingly and in school, right here in honor Him in their lives. start walking. She had barely Funeral Home. “By the way the land is lay- stepped out of her car, when she Mr. Tritt was born on June chose Northern speakers. The Tennessee. Reflective, perhaps, See Pond Creek, Page 6 Tennessee kids, on the other in a small way, of the negative, in’, I think I’d be safe in saying looked up and there came Bobby 5, 1941 in the Johnson Grove that over the next hill we’ll be ready to offer his assistance in Community to the late William hand, had no preference. The self-perpetuating stereotypes researchers got the same pattern rampant throughout the nation home.” One night while return- changing the tire. Another time, Kinion Tritt and Geradline Ward ing home from a concert tour, following surgery, my sister, Joy, Tritt. He was also preceded in of answers when they asked who regarding Southerners. was nicer, smarter or in charge. As we say down here, “Is John and June Carter Cash were was moving from one house to death by two sisters: Estelle discussing how much further till another. Family arrived to help Pardue and Jacqueline Fitts; and They then gave the same that not a crying shame?” test to 10-year-olds from the But if you’re Southern, they reached home when one with the moving day. They had Thank six brothers: Gerald Tritt, Ron- of them made this statement. barely started the task at hand, nie Tritt, Billy Tritt, Jimmy Tritt, same small town in Tennessee get used to it. When you go and Chicago again. Guess what into a meeting with strangers Johnny then took the phrase and when Bobby pulled up in the James Tritt and Gaylon Tritt. worked it into a song that tells driveway. He had brought along y – 10-year-old Tennessee kids and speak with a soft Southern The oufamily of He is survived by his wife of thought the Northern accented accent you’re going to have to the story of the journey of the a friend and together they helped 51 years, Jewel Walters Tritt; Christian, “Over The Next Hill with the work. All those at Pond Bobby King would like to one son: Darren Tritt (Am- speakers were smarter than the prove you’re just as smart as Southern speakers and would be everybody else. We’ll Be Home.” It includes a Creek, of a certain age, recall thank family and friends for ber); one daughter: Carol Tritt line that reads, ‘....there’ll be a as youth meeting at the church the outpouring of love and Venable (Kirk) all of Bells; two the ones in charge. Fortunately, that probably In five years, the Southern kids won’t be too hard. refuge from the coming storm...” on Friday evenings to play ball. support shown at Bobby’s brothers: Larry Tritt and Don- Jesus is the Christian’s refuge Youth director Elbert Woods nie Tritt of Alamo,; one sister: had learned inferiority, clearly passing. The family is truly as the result of acculturation from the storms of life here on would send someone to Bobby’s Connie Hardin of Alamo; and earth. However, there is a storm store to fetch cold drinks and humbled by the cards, phone leaves a legacy of 4 grandchil- on the horizon more fierce than cookies for the kids to enjoy. calls, texts, visits, wonderful dren: William Tritt Venable and from page 3 any man has ever experienced. Christan Worrell Mckee, Greg food, beautiful floral arrange- Reid Jospeh Venable, Thorn- Dave Says, It is the Great Tribulation. Only Tucker, and others, now grown ton Michael Tritt and expected ments and other gifts received. those who have found their ref- with children of their own, have Thank you to each one who at any time, Crew William Tritt. uge in Christ Jesus will escape shared their memories of go- Honorary Pallbearers serving All in all, it’s money well Makeover. The Dave Ramsey made a donation to the Pond spent to help your wife look and Show is heard by more than 16 this horrendous time on earth. ing to Bobby’s store with their were William Venable, Reid Ray Neal Turner had recently grandparents for treats. In ad- Creek cemetery fund. (This Venable, Francisco Rios, Felipe feel like herself again. Just do it million listeners each week on at the proper time where your fi- 600 radio stations and multiple heard this song when sang by dition to Ralph Poston, Pastor was Bobby’s request.) A Quintanilla, James Kelley and Connie Smith. It caught his at- John Kelley. nances are concerned! digital platforms. Follow Dave special thank you to Joe Hall, —Dave on the web at daveramsey.com tention and, at his request, The Ralph Poston, and David In lieu of flowers, the Tritt Poston Family shared it on Sun- family requests that memorials * Dave Ramsey is CEO of and on Twitter at @DaveRam- Bratcher for officiating at Ramsey Solutions. He has au- sey. day morning. be made to Robertson Cemetery Jerry Lambert sang, “Wilt the funeral, Linda Kay King, or N.O.A.H. thored seven best-selling books, including The Total Money Thou Be Made Whole?” It was Thank Bobby’s sister, for offering a requested by his wife, Vick- beautiful and moving tribute, ie, but it is also one that often the Poston Family for brought Bunt Cleek to his feet y ou providing songs and music, Neighbors Offering with a word of testimony when Jerry sang it in times past. the women of Pond Creek for Assistance and Hope The congregation also lis- serving a delicious meal, and tened to a video which featured a Ronk Funeral Home for unique presentation of “Amaz- sharing comfort, compassion, ing Grace.” Singers from some Jones given by Taylor and Em- given by Jeff and Tammy Knox 50 countries joined together to The family of and kindness. Enough can not NOAH has received the ily Cobb In memory of Judy Cotton sing the song - each one in their Stella Prince would like to be said about the special care, following memorials: In memory of Patrick Gaines given by William and Christie own country, singing their line express our sincere thats In memory of Harold Beaver given by Taylor and Emily Cobb Nichols love, and encouragement in their native tongue, the joy and appreciation to each Castellaw given by Glad and In memory of Ray (Doc) In memory of Chris Edwards Bobby received from the staff of the LORD evident on faces Wanda Castellaw Woodson given by Taylor and given by The Kitty Kat Battle of you for your prayers, at Alamo Nursing Home. that were seen. Some of those In HONOR of Christina Emily Cobb In memory of Stephanie Jones calls, cards and support singing had to have their faces We send our gratitude to Buckingham’s birthday given by In memory of Judy Cotton given by The Kitty Kat Battle during this time. We are covered as they live in nations these caregivers. God has Carol Turpen given by Taylor and Emily Cobb In memory of Judy Mask grateful for Alamo where their lives are put in dan- In memory of Bobby L. King In memory of Bill Summerlin Cotton given by The Kitty Kat Nursing and blessed us with great family ger just for speaking the name given by Carol Turpen given by Taylor and Emily Cobb Battle Rehabilitation Center and friends and an amazing of Jesus, acknowledging Him as NOAH has received a dona- In memory of Claiborne To make a donation to NOAH, community. We love and their LORD and Savior, reading staff, Dr. Carroll and Dr. tion from Benevity Giving Plat- Baynes given by Taylor and Em- please send a check or money the Bible, praying, or sharing the Rhear. Your care and deeply appreciate each of you. form. ily Cobb order to NOAH, P.O. Box Good News of Salvation with a kindness will always be Again, from the bottom of our In memory of Stella Prince In memory of Bobby King 94, Alamo Tn. 38001. Please comrade. Will this be true in remembered. To the Ronk given by Carolyn Johnson given by Taylor and Emily Cobb include the name and address of heart, thank you. America one day? Funeral Home staff and In memory of Harold Castel- In memory of Robert and the person to whom the card is Sincerest Regards, Joe Hall took his passage of law given by William and Diane Stella Prince given by Terry and sent. All funds are used to assist Bro. Bob Dennison we Carolyn Wiles King scripture for preaching from I Mallard Valerie Hutchison residents of Crockett County appreciate the beautiful Brandon and Chrystal King Kings 19:15-21. This includes In memory of Curtis Davis In memory of Stella Prince with cancer or other catastrophic service that was a Cherri King Ray God’s promise to Elijah that He given by Taylor and Emily Cobb given by Melissa Holyfield illnesses or events. celebration of her life. Jason and Misty King would not leave sin unpunished, In memory of Stephanie In memory of Stella Prince May God bless each of His revelation to Elijah that Fred and Jill Wiles you. there remained 7,000 in Israel Wayne and Rachelle Wiles

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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 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, 731-345-5346 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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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Registration Systems, Inc., as Mrs. Tressle Emison’s South NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE CONTAINING .48 ACRE, beneficiary, as nominee for line; runs thence with Mrs. TRUSTEE’S SALE MORE OR LESS. Estate of Thomas Archer Mortgage Investors Group, its Emison’s South line North Parcel ID: 085-002.07 No. 10351 successors and assigns; and 86° 40’ East 138 feel to a tree WHEREAS, default has PROPERTY ADDRESS: Pond Creek, the undersigned, Wilson & at Mrs. Emison’s interior occurred in the performance The street address of the from page 1 Notice is hereby given that on Associates, P.L.L.C., having corner, runs thence with Mrs. of the covenants, terms and property is believed to be 1742 the 27th day of July, 2020, Let- been appointed Successor Emison’s West line South 28° conditions of a Deed of Trust CLARENCE NORFLEET she is soon better. ters of Testamentary (or of Ad- Trustee by PennyMac Loan 35’ East 78 feet lo an iron dated August 31, 2006, executed RD, HUMBOLDT, TN 38343. Sympathies are extended to ministration as the case may be) Services, LLC. pipe in the North right of way by DONALD HICKMAN, In the event of any discrepancy the families of Keith Speer, Bet- in respect to the estate of Thom- NOW, THEREFORE, notice of State Route No. 76; runs MALENA HICKMAN, between this street address tye Thomson, “Woody’ Privett, as Archer who died Testate, was is hereby given that the entire thence with said right of way conveying certain real property and the legal description of the and Edwin Tritt. Please join us issued to the undersigned by the indebtedness has been declared South 45° 10’ West 208 feet to therein described to ROB V property, the legal description in praying for these families. Probate Court of Crockett Coun- due and payable; and that an the point of beginning. BUDHWA, as Trustee, as shall control. Others on this week’s church ty, Tennessee. agent of Wilson & Associates, LESS AND EXCEPT that same appears of record in the CURRENT OWNER(S): prayer list include: Steve Allan, All persons, resident and P.L.L.C., as Successor Trustee, certain parcel of land conveyed Register’s Office of Crockett DONALD HICKMAN, Raymond Ball, Loretta Ballard, non-resident, having claims, by virtue of the power, duty, and to Sydney V. King as described County, Tennessee recorded MALENA HICKMAN Sharon Beaird, June Blair, Bob matured or unmatured, against authority vested in and imposed in Deed Book 108 Page 408 September 5, 2006, in Deed Book OTHER INTERESTED Bushart, Randle Bushart, Dan the estate are required to file the upon said Successor Trustee, by Dated 3/7/1997, Recorded 235, Page 39 ; and PARTIES: Browning, Emma Byrd, Keith same with the Clerk of the above PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, 3/7/1997, CROCKETT WHEREAS, the beneficial The sale of the above- Carver, Sr., Dexter Chambers, named Court in triplicate on or will, on September 30, 2020 County Records. interest of said Deed of Trust described property shall be Ruby Climer, Danny Cobb, Jan- before the earlier of the dates on or about 12:00 PM, at the ALSO KNOWN AS: 16583 was last transferred and assigned subject to all matters shown on ice Criss, Bonnie Cruse, Chuck prescribed in (1) or (2) other- Crockett County Courthouse, Highway 79, Bells, TN 38006 to U.S. Bank, N.A., successor any recorded plat; any unpaid Crutchfield, Carla Crutchfield, wise their claims will be forever Alamo, Tennessee, offer for This sale is subject to all trustee to LaSalle Bank National taxes; any restrictive covenants, Sherry Earnheart, Deborah barred. sale certain property hereinafter matters shown on any applicable Association, on behalf of the easements or set-back lines that Edge, Elizabeth Edwards, Bet- (1) (A) Four (4) months described to the highest bidder recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; holders of Bear Stearns Asset may be applicable; any prior ty Ferrell, Ron Ford, Debbie from the date of the first publica- FOR certified funds paid at any restrictive covenants, Backed Securities I Trust 2006- liens or encumbrances as well as Garner, Ray George, Kathryn tion (or posting, as the case may the conclusion of the sale, or easements, or setback lines HE9, Asset-Backed Certificates any priority created by a fixture Gibbons, Tina Gusafson, Helen be) of this notice if the creditor credit bid from a bank or other that may be applicable; any Series 2006-HE9 who is now filing; and to any matter that an Hall, Joe Hall, Donna Hamilton, received an actual copy of this lending entity pre-approved by statutory rights of redemption the owner of said debt; and accurate survey of the premises Bonnie Hilliard, Bob Holder, notice to creditors at least sixty the successor trustee. The sale is of any governmental agency, WHEREAS, the might disclose. This property Debbie Hutchison, Lee Johns, (60) days before the date that is free from all exemptions, which state or federal; any prior liens undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, is being sold with the express Bret Johnson, Sonya Kendall, four (4) months from the date of are expressly waived in the Deed or encumbrances as well as any PLLC, having been appointed as reservation that it is subject to Elaine Kreider, Paul Kreider, the first publication (or posting); of Trust, said property being priority created by a fixture Substitute Trustee by instrument confirmation by the lender or Carolyn King, Tuffy King, Tim or real estate situated in Crockett filing; and to any matter that an to be filed for record in the Substitute Trustee. This sale Laman, Rosie Laman, Chrys- (B) Sixty (60) days from the County, Tennessee, and being accurate survey of the premises Register’s Office of Crockett may be rescinded at any time. tal Lee, Draper Lee, Ora Lee, date the creditor received an ac- more particularly described as might disclose. In addition, the County, Tennessee. The right is reserved to adjourn Andrea Lents, Jack Leslie, Bea tual copy of the notice to credi- follows: following parties may claim an NOW, THEREFORE, notice the day of the sale to another Love, Nicky Love, Jerry Wayne tors if the creditor received the LOT NO. 1: Beginning at interest in the above-referenced is hereby given that the entire day, time, and place certain MacDonald, Rita Matocha, copy of the notice less than sixty a stake in the North right of property: indebtedness has been declared without further publication, Dinker Mayfield, Ruby Medlin, (60) days prior to the date that is way of State Route No. 76 due and payable, and that the upon announcement at the Missionary Carolyn Knight, Joy four (4) months from the date of and the Southeast corner of ROY M DOTSON, II undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, time and place for the sale Smedley, Missionaries Kalep first publication (or posting) as land owned by J.O. Boyd PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or set forth above. All right and and Ashley Robertson and fami- described in (1)(A); or heirs, which stake is 33 feet TABITHA DOTSON his duly appointed agent, by equity of redemption, statutory ly, Danny Odom, Nelda Owens, (2) Twelve (12) months from Northwest of the center fine virtue of the power, duty and or otherwise, homestead, and Peggy Peterson, Carolyn Peal, the decedent’s date of death. of Bald State Route (right of The sale held pursuant to this authority vested and imposed dower are expressly waived in Jerry Peterson, Darly Poole, way for State Route No. 76 is Notice may be rescinded at the upon said Substitute Trustee said Deed of Trust, and the title Wanda Porter, Anne Poston, This the 27th day of July, 2020. 33 feet from the center line) Successor Trustee’s option at will, on September 9, 2020 at is believed to be good, but the Betty Prescott, Carolyn Prescott, Dan Archer Executor and 2431 feet North 45° 10’ any time. The right is reserved 1:00 PM at the West Door of the undersigned will sell and convey Danny Prescott, Howell Revelle, Estate of Thomas Archer East of the center line of a to adjourn the day of the sale Crockett County Courthouse, 1 only as Substitute Trustee. The Tim Rowland, Emma Stallings, James Stephenson, county blacktop road running to another day, time, and South Bells Street, Alamo, TN Property is sold as is, where Anne Turner, Rexanne Turner, Clerk & Master North from said State Route; place certain without further 38001, proceed to sell at public is, without representations Dean Turnage, Tristan Vickers, Randy S. Lamb, Attorney runs thence with an old fence publication, upon announcement outcry to the highest and best or warranties of any kind, Mitchell Whitehead, Ralph Pos- 33 East Main Street and the East line of J.O. Boyd at the time and place for the bidder for cash or certified funds including fitness for a particular ton, Cindy Harper, Dale King, P.O. Box 272 Heirs North 10° 45’ East 392 sale set forth above. In the ONLY, the following described use or purpose. Cindy Wheeler, C.H. Conley, Alamo, Tennessee 38001 feet to a post in the South line event of inclement weather, the property situated in Crockett THIS LAW FIRM IS Norma Conley, and Cande Por- 731-696-4511 of other lands of Mrs. Tressie trustee hereby announces that County, Tennessee, to wit: ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT ter Edwards. 8/5, 8/12 Emison; runs thence with Mrs. the sale will be postponed for LYING AND BEING IN A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION Have a blessed week! Please Emison’s South line North 89° a period of two weeks. In such THE 1ST CIVIL DISTRICT OBTAINED WILL BE USED pray for our nation and our Pres- NOTICE TO CREDITORS East 84 feet to a stake in the situations, notices will be mailed OF CROCKETT COUNTY, FOR THAT PURPOSE. ident. No. 10529 Northwest corner of French L. to interested parties of record. TENNESSEE, AND King’s Lot No. 2; runs thence W&A No. 337497 BEGINNING AT A POINT Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Estate of Dale with the west line of Knee Lot IN THE WEST RIGHT OF Substitute Trustee Rodney Golliver No. 2 South 7° 30’ East 208.5 DATED July 30, 2020 WAY LINE OF THE MASON 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 feet to a stake in the North GROVE PUBLIC ROAD Memphis, TN 38103 Notice is hereby given that right of way of State Route No. WILSON & ASSOCIATES, AT ROOSEVELT COOK`S rlselaw.com/property-listing on the 24th day of July, 2020, 76; runs thence with said right P.L.L.C., NORTHEAST CORNER, Tel: (877) 813-0992 Letters of Administration in re- of way South 45° 10’ West 258 WHICH POINT IS 25 FEET Fax: (404) 601-5846 spect to the estate of Dale Rod- feet to the point of beginning. Successor Trustee WEST OF THE CENTER LINE 8/12, 8/19, 8/26 ney Golliver who died Intestate, LOT NO. 2: Beginning at a W&A No. 337497 OF SAID ROAD, AND RUNS were issued to the undersigned stake in the North right of way 8/5,8/12,8/19 THENCE COOK`S NORTH by the Probate Court of Crockett of State Route No. 76 and the MEETING NOTICE LINE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 30 NOTICE OF MEETING County, Tennessee. Southeast corner of French MINUTES WEST 234 FEET TO All persons, resident and L. King’s Lot No. 1, which MRS. MYRTLE BOOKER`S non-resident, having claims, The Crockett County Budget The Crockett Public Utility stake is 33 feet Northwest of Committee will meet Monday, EAST LINE; THENCE WITH District will hold its regularly matured or unmatured, against the center line of said State HER EAST LINE NORTH the estate are required to file the August 24, 2020 at 6:00PM by scheduled board meting in the Route (right of way of State teleconference. 2 DEGREES 50 MINUTES district office on Thursday, Au- same with the Clerk of the above Route No. 76 is 33 feet from WEST 90 FEET TO MATHIS`S named Court in triplicate on or 8/12, 8/19 gust 20 at 9 a.m. the center line), 258 feet North SOUTHWEST CORNER; 8/12 before the earlier of the dates 45° 10’ East of the Southwest THENCE WITH MATHIS` prescribed in (1) or (2) other- corner of King’s Lot No.1 and MEETING NOTICE SOUTH LINE NORTH 89 wise their claims will be forever 2689 feet North 45° 10’ East DEGREES 30 MINUTES barred. of the center line of a county The Crockett County Com- EAST 234.5 FEET TO THE (1) (A) Four (4) months blacktop road running North mission will meet in special WEST RIGHT OF WAY OF INVITATION TO BID from the date of the first publica- from said State Route; runs session on Monday, August 24, SAID ROAD; THENCE WITH tion (or posting, as the case may thence with the East line of 2020 at 6:30PM by teleconfer- SAME SOUTH 2 DEGREES The Town of Alamo is accepting sealed bids for the resurfacing of streets listed on bid be) of this notice if the creditor King’s Lot No. 1 North 7° 30’ ence. 30 MINUTES EAST 90 FEET specifications at city hall. A pre-bid conference will be held August 26, 2020 at 10AM, received an actual copy of this West 208.5 feet to a stake in TO THE BEGINNING, AND notice to creditors at least sixty 8/12, 8/19 Alamo city hall, 97 S. Johnson Street, Alamo, Tennessee 38001. The sealed bids are due (60) days before the date that is 9:30AM, September 9, 2020 at city hall. A public bid opening will be held at 10AM, four (4) months from the date of September 9, 2020 at city hall. Each street segment is to be bid separately. The work the first publication (or posting); must be completed before cold weather, preferably November 6, 2020. To obtain the or (B) Sixty (60) days from the specifications call Alamo city hall at 731-696-4515 or email [email protected]. date the creditor received an ac- tual copy of the notice to credi- tors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty PUBLIC NOTICE (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon first publication (or posting) as Wireless (Verizon Wireless) proposes to build a 315-foot self-support lattice described in (1)(A); or communications tower. Anticipated lighting application is a medium intensity (2) Twelve (12) months from dual red/white strobes. The Site location is 2680 Cypress Church Road, Bells, the decedent’s date of death. Crockett County, Tennessee, 38006 (35 43 24.52 N / 89 4 15.04 W). The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Antenna Structure Registration (ASR, Form 854) filing number is # A 1169563. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS: This 24th day of July, 2020. Interested persons may review the application (www.fcc.gov/asr/applications) William Howard Golliver by entering the filing number. Environmental concerns may be raised by filing Estate of Dale Rodney Golliver a Request for Environmental Review (www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest) and online filings are strongly encouraged. The mailing address to file a paper James Stephenson, copy is: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 Clerk & Master 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. HISTORIC PROPERTIES EFFECTS: Randy C. Camp Public comments regarding potential effects on historic properties may be Attorney for Petitioner submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: EBI Consulting 29 N. Bells Street (RE: EBI #6120006400), 6876 Susquehanna Trail South, York, PA 17403, (203) Alamo, TN. 38001 231-6643, [email protected]. 731-345-4050 8/5, 8/12 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO APPLY FOR SALE A CERTIFICATE OF NEED This is to provide offi cial notice to the Health Services and Development Agency and all interested parties, in accordance with T.C.A. § 68-11-1601 et seq., and the Rules of the WHEREAS, default has Health Services and Development Agency, that: Aim Oak Healthcare Services LLC Dba Tri- occurred in the performance County Visiting Nurses LLC, N/A (Facility Type-Existing), owned by: Barbara Anderson of the covenants, terms, and and K. Bossuah with an ownership type of LLC and to be managed by: Kwaghdoo Bossuah intends to  le an application for a Certi cate of Need for: non-skilled home health services conditions of a Deed of Trust such as home aide, certi ed nurse aide, speech therapy, occupational therapy and physical Note dated February 28, 2018, therapy. The anticipated date of  ling the application is: August, 2020. The contact person and the Deed of Trust of even for this project is Kwaghdoo Bossuah, Nurse, who may be reached at: Aim Oak Healthcare date securing the same, recorded Services, 131 E. Main St., Brownsville, TN 38012, 731-741-4363. Upon written request by interested parties, a local Fact-Finding public hearing shall be conducted. Written March 2, 2018, in Book No. requests for hearing should be sent to: Health Services and Development Agency, 308, at Page 527, in Office of the Andrew Jackson Building, 9th Floor, 502 Deaderick Street, Nashville, Tennessee 37243. Register of Deeds for Crockett The published Letter of Intent must contain the following statement pursuant to T.C.A. County, Tennessee, executed by § 68-11-1607(c)(1). (A) Any health care institution wishing to oppose a Certi cate of Roy M Dotson, II and Tabitha Need application must  le a written notice with the Health Services and Development Agency no later than  fteen (15) days before the regularly scheduled Health Services Dotson, conveying certain and Development Agency meeting at which the application is originally scheduled; and property therein described (B) Any other person wishing to oppose the application must  le written objection with to Charles E. Tonkin, II as the Health Services and Development Agency at or prior to the consideration of the Trustee for Mortgage Electronic application by the Agency. Wednesday | August 12 | 2020 The Crockett County Times | Page 7 Classifieds

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In my family, if you die, get Crescent dough, cream sick, have a car accident, have cheese, sugar, and cinnamon all a baby, have a potluck, have a in one dessert dish?! (I know. family reunion, have a picnic, I’m all about cinnamon all get bad news, get hungry, or get the sudden.) And super easy to last minute dinner guests…You make! Pretty sure that’s a favor- get a Country Casserole! ite combination for most people. This is our standard family We really loved them and hope casserole. It shows up every- you do too! where! Why? Because we love it! This casserole is quick, easy, cooked and drained Directions Ingredients filling, great tasting, an inexpen- 2 cups shredded cheddar, Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2 (8 ounce cans) Pillsbury cres- sive way to feed a crowd, a com- divided Combine everything in a cent rolls (or crescent sheets plete meal in one, freezes AMAZ- 2 cups French fried onions, large bowl, reserving half of the for less work) INGLY well, can be made even divided cheese and half of the onions for 2 (8 ounce packages) cream MORE easy by using canned 2 cups shredded cooked chicken topping later. Stir well to com- cheese (room temperature) chicken when you’re not in the (can use canned chicken or bine. 1 1/2 cups sugar divided In a small bowl blend the if you need to be extra precau- mood to cook chicken ahead of rotisserie) Spoon into 9x13 casserole 1 teaspoon vanilla extract cream cheese, 1 cup of sugar, tious. time, and more importantly, its 1 can cream of chicken soup dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes. 1 teaspoon cinnamon and the vanilla. Spread even- Pour the melted butter on top my family’s favorite. 1/4 cup milk Top with remaining onions and 1/4 cup butter melted ly over the top of the crescent of the crescent dough. 1 teaspoon pepper cheese, return to oven until dough. In a small bowl, combine the Ingredients 1 teaspoon garlic powder cheese is melted, about five min- Directions Unroll your second can of remaining 1/2 cup of sugar and 2 cups small shell pasta cooked 1/2 teaspoon salt utes more. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. crescent rolls onto the cream cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over and drained Call in the family, say Grace, Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cheese mixture. You can also the melted butter. 3 cups frozen mixed vegetables and Dig In! cooking spray. Unroll one can unroll it onto a sheet of saran Bake for 25-30 minutes un- of crescent rolls and press it into wrap or some other surface and til bubbly and bottom crust is the bottom of your baking dish press the perforations together, slightly browned. Let it cool and sealing perforations. then transfer to your baking dish store in the refrigerator. Cantaloupe Ice Cream The Cheesecake Factory’s

Cinnamon Roll Pancakes If you are like me, you love Ingredients summertime for fresh canta- 1-3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour loupe! I love cantaloupe so 1 Tbl Baking Powder much!!! It’s sweet, fresh, crisp, 1 tsp Kosher Salt and light….I love it and it just 2 cups Buttermilk screams SUMMER to me. But so 2 Eggs does ice cream on a hot summer 1 tsp. Vanilla day. So why not put the two to- 2 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil gether and make cantaloupe ice 2 tsp. Vegetable Oil cream! 1 cup Cinnamon Swirl This recipe is super easy and 1/2 cup Vanilla Icing easy to make only half as well. Powdered Sugar (optional) No need for fancy ice cream makers, you just mix it and freeze Directions it in a bowl…a LARGE bowl Place the flour, baking pow- Directions gallons. der and salt into a mixing bowl. ing in the batter. Do not over mix proximately 2-1/2 minutes or Ingredients Combine the egg yolk (that’s Cover and place the container Stir all of the ingredients togeth- the batter. until the edges begin to dry and 6 farm fresh egg yolks (mine the yellow part only, give the in the freezer. er until evenly combined. Set Heat 1/4 tsp. of vegetable oil puff up with little air bubbles came from my girls on my whites back to the chickens or This will set up firm. Just set aside. on a griddle or in a large non- will start appearing over the top farm) even to your doggy or freeze for the container out on the count- Pour the buttermilk into an- stick pan. Using a 4 oz. ladle, surface of the pancakes. 1 cup of milk (any milk will do, egg white omelets this winter), er for about 10 minutes before other mixing bowl. Add the pour the batter onto the griddle Flip each pancake over and dairy or non dairy) milk, and sugar in a large bowl. serving so it’ll be easier to get eggs, vanilla and oil into the or into the non-stick pan, form- continue to cook for another 3/4 cups sugar Beat until sugar is dissolved. it out. bowl. ing one pancake that is 6” in di- 1-1/2 minutes or until done. 2 large home-grown cantaloupe, Add whipping cream and can- This is ABSOLUTELY light, Add the flour mix into the ameter. Place two pancakes onto each ripe, peeled and pureed (store taloupe and mix until well incor- refreshing and addictive! You bowl with the buttermilk. Con- Drizzle equal amounts of cin- serving plate. Drizzle the vanilla bought will do just fine) porated, about 3 minutes. will love it! tinue to fold the ingredients to- namon swirl onto each pancake icing and sprinkle the powdered 3 ½ cups heavy whipping cream Pour into a large freezer proof gether until evenly combined in a spiral motion. sugar over each stack of pan- container. This makes about 1 ½ with a few small lumps remain- Cook the pancakes for ap- cakes. Avocado Chicken Salad Ingredients Beef Stroganoff 2 cups shredded chicken (I used Ingredients rotisserie chicken) 1/2 pound lean ground beef 1 large avocado, cored & 1/2 teaspoon salt chopped 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped black pepper Salt & pepper to taste 1/4 teaspoon Essence 1 tablespoon olive or vegeta- Directions ble oil Add ingredients in a bowl. 1/3 cup chopped yellow on- Mash all ingredients with a ions fork until well combined. 1 cup sliced white button mushrooms 1 teaspoon chopped garlic 1/4 pound small elbow mac- aroni or wide egg noodles, cooked 2 cups beef broth 1/3 cup sour cream Grated white Cheddar, option- al Chopped parsley, for garnish Eliminate that Tupperware smell

Directions by packing them with newspaper. Season the beef with the salt, pepper, and Essence. A great way to use your issues of your favorite In a large cast iron skillet, heat Add the mushrooms and gar- Remove the pan from the heat the oil over medium heat. Add lic and cook, stirring until the and spoon the mixture onto 2 local newspaper after you read them! No one’s the seasoned beef and cook, stir- mushrooms have released their large plates. Sprinkle each por- really sure why, but crumpling up newspaper ring, until well browned and all juices, about 2 minutes. Add the tion with the cheese, if desired, and stacking it into smelly Tupperware pink has disappeared. Drain off beef broth and cook, stirring, un- and chopped parsley and serve any excess oil from the skillet til the mixture reduces slightly, 5 immediately. overnight has been known to finally get rid and discard. to 6 minutes. Stir in the cooked Note: recipe may be doubled of bad odors. Just thoroughly wash your Add the onions and cook, stir- macaroni and warm for 2 min- or tripled successfully containers afterwards. ring, until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. utes, then stir in the sour cream. Wednesday | August 12 | 2020 The Crockett County Times | Page 9

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The Crockett County Census, from page 1 TIMES TIMES providing appropriate safety innovative internet response trainings and personal protective option, the dedicated women Subscribe It’s equipment to field staff. and men of the Census Bureau, The Census Bureau contin- including our temporary work- Online Easy ues its work on meeting the re- force deploying in communities quirements of Executive Order across the country in upcoming GO TO 13880 issued July 11, 2019 and weeks, will work diligently to the Presidential Memorandum achieve an accurate count. www.magicvalleypublishing.com issued July 21, 2020. A team We appreciate the support of 731-696-4558 of experts are examining meth- our hundreds of thousands of 40 S. Court St. odologies and options to be community-based, business, Alamo, TN employed for this purpose. The state, local and tribal partners collection and use of pertinent contributing to these efforts administrative data continues. across our Nation. The 2020 We are committed to a com- Census belongs to us all. If you plete and accurate 2020 Cen- know someone who has not yet sus. To date, 93 million house- responded, please encourage holds, nearly 63 percent of all them to do so today online at households in the Nation, have 2020census.gov, over the phone, responded to the 2020 Census. or by mail. Building on our successful and Submitted Photo LAWRENCE RECEIVES TOP HONORS- Emily Ann Lawrence showed in the state 4-H Sheep Expo this past weekend, and placed in multiple categories. Ewe can go far in 4-H Tonya G. Bain compete in the Showmanship UT Extension Class. This class demonstrates an exhibitor’s ability to handle The temperatures may be their ewe, while still being able warm and the facial coverings to showcase her to the judge in a may feel thick, but those are positive manner. Emily Ann is a wonderful showman, and placed not enough obstacles to de- th ter a determined 4-H member 4 out of 16 exhibitors. from competing in the State In the Registered Ewe classes, 4-H Sheep Expo. The Tennes- Emily Ann also received several see 4-H State Sheep Expo was top honors, including the fol- lowing: held on the TN Tech campus in st Cookeville recently, and Crock- • 1 Place in the Hampshire Senior Yearling Ewe Class ett County 4-H member, Emily st Ann Lawrence, was eager to at- • 1 Place in the Shropshire Junior Ewe Lamb Class tend. st After working with her reg- • 1 Place in the Tunis January Junior Ewe Lamb Class istered Hampshire, Shropshire, th Southdown and Tunis sheep for • 5 Place in the Southdown Senior Ewe Lamb Class the past several months, Emily th Ann was ready to face her com- • 5 Place in the Southdown petitors. She did an outstand- Senior Yearling Ewe Class ing job exhibiting her ewes and Congratulations to Emily Ann showcasing her skills in this for an outstanding showing at year’s event, bringing home sev- the State 4-H Sheep Expo. We eral top honors. are extremely proud of you! To kick off the 2020 State 4-H Sheep Expo, exhibitors could