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Ronnie Agee was born December 1, 1945 to Carl and Rachel Agee. He joined big brothers Kenneth, Charles, and Billy Lynn. The family lived in Friendship, where they grew cotton and raised cattle and pigs. The Agees attended Floyd’s Chapel United Methodist Church, where Ronnie would be a lifelong member. When Ronnie was older, he farmed for men like Earnest Harold Bush-art, Lynn Mount, and Hank Beard. Trage-dy struck in 1968, when Carl and Rachel’s house (where Ronnie was living at the time) burnt down. Their granddaughters, cousins Edie and Terry Lynn, perished in the fire. The Agee family banded together to overcome this massive loss. Later in his life, Ronnie went on to work for the Crockett County Highway Department, where he was always the first one to show up for a day’s shift. He worked there around eight years, until his passing on June 10, 2012 from a massive heart attack. The streets of Crockett County are a little quieter now that Ronnie is gone. He and his truck were a familiar presence to locals. His neighbors always looked forward to his greeting of a wave and a toot of his horn. “Ronnie was very famous with his horn,” says his niece, Carla Crutchfield. “If his horn ever tore up on his truck, I don’t know what he would have done,” she adds with a laugh. Ronnie was always visiting with family and friends, and usually never showed up empty-handed. “He was really good about going and buying produce, and you may get up and find a little sack [of it] hanging on your doorknob, and you know, that was Ronnie,” says Carla. Ronnie would also bring donuts on some of his visits, like to Miss Joy Ing at Bells Assisted Living, or to his co-workers, when he had time off. Carla’s children, Stephanie (Jones) and Stacey (Lumley), and grandchildren, Braden

McCanless and Taylor Joe Lumley, would also get sweet treats from their Uncle Ronnie: a sack of candy each time he visited, whether the kids were there or not. In the four years that he owned his truck, he put over 200,000 miles on it—that’s how much he loved riding, and how much he loved to see his family and friends. Ronnie is described as being a quiet man, but his feelings were never hidden. “He never hung up the phone or walked out that back door with-out telling me that he loved me,” Carla states. “He dearly loved me and my brother, Kenny.” Crockett County Highway Department Supervisor Milton Legions recalled that Ronnie always told him every day at work that he loved him, and then he would give him a wink. “He had friends from one end of this county to another,” says Carla. “Ronnie loved ev-erybody.” He extended his geniality at his doctor appointments, espe-cially with the staff of Dr. Patel’s cardiology office, in Jackson. Anytime Ronnie would come to his appointments, he would pass out silver dollars

to the nurses, and even his doctor. “That’s how he shows his love,” Carla would tell them. Dr. Patel and his nurses were very attentive to Ronnie,

and Carla appreciates all the care they gave to her uncle. “They knew Ronnie like a book. They were really, really good to him.” “Ronnie was very simple,” says Carla. “If everybody could live like Ronnie Agee, this world would be such a better place.” He would start his mornings with a cup of coffee and a bowl of oatmeal. If he wasn’t at work or out visiting, he could be found sitting on the swing in his backyard. Even though Ronnie was warm-hearted, he was cold-natured. In fact, even with Tennessee’s sweltering summers, he hadn’t run his air conditioner for over twenty years. Ronnie never asked for much, except the company of his loved ones. He did most of his errands within the county. He bought the bulk of his groceries at Tate’s Food Rite in Maury City, and he would buy his clothes from Worrell’s Menswear in Alamo. When Carla went in to Worrell’s to buy Ronnie a new pair of jeans for Christmas, owner Jon Worrell knew exactly what size Ronnie wore. Usually the only time he ever ventured outside of the county (besides for doctor appointments) was to go to Dyersburg, where he would go to Walmart, or go get his haircut by his cousin, Franklin Agee. At the Friendship Funeral Home, over three hundred people signed the register book at the visitation for Ronnie Agee. Carla says, “He would’ve been very tickled” to have seen that. Everyone who was there could share a story about Ronnie that would make you laugh. “He is truly missed by a lot of people,” Carla states. Ronnie Agee may be physically gone, but his love still rides on. By: Kim Stolarick

Ronnie with family at attended Floyd’s ChapelUnited Methodist Church.

In Loving Memory: Ronnie Agee

Ronnie with his great-nephews Taylor Joe and Braden.


Ronald C. Tillman, M.D., F.A.A.F.P.Melody L. Tillman, F.N.P.

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5&6 Year Old National All Stars

The 5&6 year old National All Stars were awarded the Sportsmanship Award for their age group at the District Tournaments in Covington, TN. The boys came in 3rd

place overall in the tournament. Congratulations Boys!!

Pictured :Front Row Left to Right -

Copeland Chism, Joseph Gould, Edgar Juarez, Dylon Pigue, Blaine Nichols, & Chance Rayburn

2nd Row Left to Right - John Vasquez, Braylin Johnson, Parker Mansfield, Harrison Vance,

Haydn Moten, & Ashton ElmoreTop Row Coaches Left to Right -

Travis Vance, Heath Pigue, Bryant Nichols, & Ralph Hardin

Tyler Moss, of Maury City, recently attended Summer Orientation an-dRegistration (S.O.A.R.) at the University of Tennessee at Martin. Stu-dents met with academic advisers and registered for classes; toured the campus and residence halls; received information about student activi-ties, housing and financialaid; and heard detailed information about First-Year Initiative (an orientation for first-year students the week

before classes). He is pictured with his mother, Rhonda Butner, and sister, Scarlett Butner, who is a UT Martin senior. For more information about S.O.A.R., call the UT Martin Office of Admissions at731-881-7020 or

1-800-829-UTM1.

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AUGUST 2012 CROCKETT COUNTY FFA EVENTS:

MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 2012 at 6:30 pm

Crockett County FFA Alumni Organizational Meeting CCHS Ag Department

FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 2012

FFA BACK TO SCHOOL TAILGATE PARTY

Beginning at 5:00 pm before the CCHS Football game, we will serve hotdogs, chips, drinks and

dessert. All Crockett County FFA members, parents, and Alumni are invited to attend!

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BRONZE SPONSORS Meri’s Jim Rice Equipment Sonic Drive-‐In of Alamo Misty & Company Salon Tull Landscaping & Tree Service BancorpSouth -‐ Alamo Agee Custom Cabinets Jasper Taylor IV, Attorney at Law Andy B’s Custom Embroidery Gourley Farms Country Feathers Bells Hardware & Lumber Co. Ketchum Carpet & Tile Jim Jerman Farms Jimmy & Joan Redmond

The Hamlett-Robertson High School Class of 1962 held its 50th class reunion on June 15, 2012, at the Crockett Mills Community Center. They enjoyed visiting with each other and catching up on the last fifty years. First row (left to right): Reta Peace Diamond, Peggy Butler Crum and Sheila Daniel Hopkins. Second row (left to right): Gerald

Knox, Paul Ward, Joe Williams, and Gary Jones. Top Row (left to right): Ronnie Neisler, Prather Daniel, and Vernon Powell.

1962 graduating class ofHamlett-Robertson

ON THE COVER: Football pictures courtesy of www.harveysagency.com/


Alamo First Christian Church youth group in New Orleans, LA, July 2-5.

Crockett Cub Scouts spent the week shooting BBs, ridingbikes, enjoying watermelon and pizza, singing, and act-ing in skits. They also made crafts, had a water day, and

practiced archery. Go to Crockett Boy Scouts’ website for pictures. Grades 1-5 will be able to sign up this month for the next event. Notes will be sent home at school.

Call Deborah McLean at 696-2221 for more information.

Over seventy children, youth, and adults joined in the funat Promise Island, Alamo First Christian Church’s Va-cation Bible School. They enjoyed water games, crafts,

music, and Bible stories from June 25-27

Drama Camp 2012 was held June 4-8 at Alamo City School. Over thirty-five children came to participate.

Each group performed for friends and family on the last day. The director of Drama Camp was Sarah Conley.

(picture to the left)These Girl Scout troops would like to invite all K-12girls to join up this month. Call Deborah McLean at

696-2221 for more information. Notes will be sent home. Girls can sign up at the swim party on August 10 at 3:30

p.m. at the country club


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For years, students have been sneaking cell phones into school. This year at Crockett County High School, teachers are actually encouraging it. It’s called BYOD, Bring Your Own Device. Students and staff will now be able to access the wireless network with their personal devices (laptops, netbooks, tablets, smart phones, etc) during the school day. With classroom teacher approval, students may use their own devices to access the internet and collaborate with other students. To prepare for the high-tech takeover, so far, most teachers are excited and think the new initiative will bring a new energy to their rooms.

“Our students love to use their phones and if they’re told you can get your phone out for this activity, that’s just going to thrill them and keep them more on task,” stated Ashley Jordan, Director of Technology & Student Services. He added some of the things he really liked about letting students use their cell phones, laptops or tablets is they can interact with the teacher much more easily. “It also gives every student the chance to respond to the teacher on how well they understand whatever the subject was for the day,” By allowing students to use their own technology we are hoping to increase the access all students have to the technology they need to succeed. Jordan goes on to say, “This change in policy is a direct result of the “forward thinking” mindset of our Director of Schools and School Board. As we add services like loaning e-books from our school library and providing individualized instructional programs, it’s critical that student have access to devices that run these applications.

Jordan stressed that bringing your own device is an option for students, not a requirement. He also states that it is up to the teacher to decide if and when the technology is used. “ The teacher has charge of the classroom.”

I asked the question, “How can you control the use of that technology in the class? Jordan responded, texting in class has been just one of the things the faculty has spent years trying to control. If students violate the policies, it will result in the student’s personal device being confiscated for seven days. Students may choose to have their personal de-vice returned before the end of the seven days by paying a twenty-dollar (cash only) fine at the end of the school day in the main office. “This is new and there’s going to be a lot of things we just don’t know yet. We will deal with the issues as they come up. If all goes well, we are considering expanding this to the middle school next year,” Jordan said.

BYOD - Bring Your Own Device


Crockett County Schools, School Nutrition Department In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Crockett County Middle School Breakfast & Lunch Menu

August 2012

USDA is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Breakfast is served FREE to all

students.

Lunch Prices Reduced Price Daily: $0.40

Weekly Reduced: $2.00 Monthly: $8.00

Elementary Daily: $2.25

Weekly: $11.25 Monthly: $56.25

CCMS/CCHS Daily: $2.50


Employees: $3.00

Visitors: $3.50

Crockett County School Nutrition Program is a Ò Team NutritionÓ

Member.

Milk & Juice offered daily at breakfast.

Choice of 1% Flavored or White

Milk, or Fat Free White Milk offered daily.

All Breads are Whole Grain.

For more information,

Kay Woods, SNP Director 731-696-2116

[email protected] www.ccschools.net

1 Welcome Back!! ½ Day of School No Meals Served

2 Sausage & Biscuit Cheeseburger on Bun Or Hot Dog on Bun ½ Cup French Fries ½ Cup Baked Beans ½ Cup Fruit

3 Honey Bun Stuffed Crust W G Pizza Or Hot Ham & Cheese Sand ½ Cup Broccoli Salad ½ Cup Sauteed Potatoes ½ Cup Fruit

6 Breakfast Bagel Steak & Gravy Or Corn Dog ½ Cup Mashed Potatoes ½ Cup Green Beans ½ Cup Fruit Whole Grain Roll

7 Pizza Stick Dixie Crunch Fish Or Spicy Chicken Sandwich Savannah Hush Puppies ½ Cup Cole Slaw ½ Cup White Beans ½ Cup Oven Fried Okra ½ Cup Fruit

8 Cinni Minis

Cheeseburger on Bun Or Chicken Fajita Wrap ½ Cup Sweet Potato Fries ½ Cup Baked Beans ½ Cup Fruit

9 Steak & Biscuit Breaded Chicken on Bun Or Hot Dog ½ Cup Mustard Greens ¼ Cup Corn on the Cob ½ Cup Romaine Salad ½ Cup Fruit

10 Super Donuts Stuffed Crust W G Pizza Or Deli Turkey Sandwich ½ Cup Fries ½ Cup Sauteed Cauliflower/Broccoli (California Blend Vegetables) ½ Cup Fruit

13 Breakfast Bagel Teriyaki Chicken Or Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich ½ Cup Brown Rice ½ Cup Broccoli Stir Fry ½ Cup Romaine Salad ½ Cup Fruit

14 Pizza Stick ¾ Cup Spaghetti Or Hot Dog ½ Cup Cooked Carrots ½ Cup Green Beans ½ Cup Baked Apples Or Fresh Fruit

15 Apple Frudel Clux Deluxe Chicken on Bun Or Deli Turkey Sandwich ½ Cup Steamed Broccoli w/Cheese ½ Cup Potato Salad ½ Cup Fruit

16 Sausage & Biscuit Whole Grain Soft Shell Taco Or Hamburger on Bun ½ Cup Avacado Dip w/Low Fat Chips ½ Cup Refried Beans ½ Cup Fruit

17 Cheese Sticks Spicy Chicken Sandwich Or Bologna & Cheese Sand ½ Cup Carrot Sticks w/Ranch ½ Cup Fries ½ Cup Fruit

20 Honey Bun Chicken Nuggets Or Corn Dog ½ Cup Mashed Potatoes ½ Cup Green Peas ½ Cup Fruit Whole Grain Roll

21 Pizza Stick Bar B Q Rib Sandwich Or Grilled Chicken Sandwich ½ Cup Cole Slaw ½ Cup Baked Beans ½ Cup Fruit

22 Pancake Minis Chicken Tenders Or Hot Ham & Cheese Wrap ¾ Cup Sweet Potato Fries ½ Cup Romaine Salad ½ Cup Fruit Whole Grain Roll

23 Chicken & Biscuit Poppy Seed Chicken Or Hamburger on Bun ½ Cup Green Beans ½ Cup Potato Salad Whole Grain Bread Stick ½ Cup Fruit

24 Jelly & Biscuit Stuffed Crust W G Pizza Or Hot Dog ½ Cup Red Skin Potatoes ½ Cup Carrot Sticks w/Ranch ½ Cup Romaine Salad ½ Cup Fruit

27 Breakfast Bagel Chicken Nuggets Or Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich ½ Cup Mashed Potatoes ½ Cup Green Peas Whole Grain Roll ½ Cup Fruit

28 Pizza Stick Turkey Roast w/Gravy Or Spicy Chicken Sandwich ½ Cup Turnip Greens ½ Cup Baked Sweet Potatoes ½ Cup Mac & Cheese ½ Cup Fruit

29 Super Donut Cheeseburger Or Beef Ô nÕ Bean Burrito ½ Cup Fries ½ Cup Cucumber Slices w/Ranch ½ Cup Fruit

30 Chicken & Biscuit Taco Salad Or Hot Dog ½ Cup Mixed Squash Casserole ½ Cup Corn ½ Cup Mexican Rice ½ Cup Fruit

31 Pancake Minis Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza Or Tuna Salad Cup w/Crackers ½ Cup Fresh Veggies w/Dip ½ Cup Purple Hull Peas ½ Cup Romaine Salad ½ Cup Fruit

Crockett County High School Breakfast & Lunch Menu

August 2012



students.







Employees: $3.00

Visitors: $3.50


Member.









2 Sausage & Biscuit Cheeseburger on Bun Or Hot Dog on Bun ½ Cup French Fries ½ Cup Baked Beans 1 Cup Fruit

3 Honey Bun Stuffed Crust W G Pizza Or Hot Ham & Cheese Sand ½ Cup Broccoli Salad ½ Cup Sauteed Potatoes 1 Cup Fruit

6 Bagel Steak & Gravy Or Corn Dog ½ Cup Mashed Potatoes ½ Cup Green Beans 1 Cup Fruit Whole Grain Roll

7 Pizza Stick Dixie Crunch Fish Or Spicy Chicken Sandwich Savannah Hush Puppies ½ Cup Cole Slaw ½ Cup White Beans ½ Cup Oven Fried Okra 1 Cup Fruit

8 French Toast

Cheeseburger on Bun Or Chicken Fajita Wrap ½ Cup Sweet Potato Fries ½ Cup Baked Beans 1 Cup Fruit

9 Steak & Biscuit Meatloaf Or Breaded Chicken on Roll ½ Cup Mustard Greens ¼ Cup Corn on the Cob ½ Cup Buttered Potatoes 1 Cup Fruit Biscuit

10 2 oz. Cereal Stuffed Crust W G Pizza Or Deli Turkey Sandwich ½ Cup Fries ½ Cup Sauteed Cauliflower/Broccoli (California Blend Vegetables) 1 Cup Fruit

13 Super Donut Teriyaki Chicken Or Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich ½ Cup Brown Rice 1 Cup Broccoli Stir Fry 1 Cup Fruit

14 Pizza Stick Spaghetti Or Hot Dog ½ Cup Cooked Carrots ½ Cup Green Beans ½ Cup Baked Apples Fresh Fruit

15 Breakfast Pizza Clux Deluxe Chicken on Bun Or Deli Turkey Sandwich ½ Cup Steamed Broccoli w/Cheese ½ Cup Potato Salad 1 Cup Fruit

16 Sausage & Biscuit Whole Grain Soft Shell Taco Or Hamburger on Bun ½ Cup Vegetable Dip w/Low Fat Chips ½ Cup Refried Beans 1 Cup Fruit

17 2 oz. Cereal Spicy Chicken Sandwich Or Bologna & Cheese Sand ½ Cup Carrot Sticks w/Ranch ½ Cup Fries 1 Cup Fruit

20 Honey Bun Chicken Nuggets Or Corn Dog ½ Cup Mashed Potatoes ½ Cup Green Peas 1 Cup Fruit Whole Grain Roll

21 Pizza Stick Bar B Q Rib Sandwich Or Grilled Chicken Sandwich ½ Cup Cole Slaw ½ Cup Baked Beans ½ Cup Corn 1 Cup Fruit

22 Pancake on Stick Chicken Tenders Or Hot Ham & Cheese Wrap ¾ Cup Sweet Potato Fries ½ Cup Lima Beans 1 Cup Fruit Whole Grain Roll

23 Chicken & Biscuit Poppy Seed Chicken Or Hamburger on Bun ½ Cup Green Beans ½ Cup Potato Salad Whole Grain Bread Stick 1 Cup Fruit

24 2 oz. Cereal Stuffed Crust W G Pizza Or Hot Dog ½ Cup Red Skin Potatoes ½ Cup Carrot Sticks w/Ranch ½ Cup Tomato Juice 1 Cup Fruit

27 Breakfast Bagel Chicken Nuggets Or Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich ½ Cup Mashed Potatoes ½ Cup Green Peas Whole Grain Roll 1 Cup Fruit

28 Pizza Stick Turkey Roast w/Gravy Or Whole Grain Corn Dog ½ Cup Turnip Greens ½ Cup Sweet Potatoes ½ Cup Mac & Cheese 1 Cup Fruit

29 Super Donut Cheeseburger Or Beef Ô nÕ Bean Burrito ½ Cup Fries ½ Cup Carrot Sticks w/Ranch 1 Cup Fruit

30 Bacon & Biscuit Taco Salad Or Hot Dog ½ Cup Pinto Beans ½ Cup Corn ½ Cup Mexican Rice 1 Cup Fruit

31 2 oz. Cereal Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza Or Tuna Salad Cup w/Crackers ½ Cup Fresh Veggies w/Dip ½ Cup Purple Hull Peas 1 Cup Fruit

Crockett County Elementary Schools Breakfast, Lunch & Snack Menu

August 2012



students.







Employees: $3.00

Visitors: $3.50


Member.









2 Sausage & Biscuit 100% Fruit Juice Cheeseburger or Ham Sandwich ½ Cup Sweet Potato Fries # 9025 ½ Cup Fresh Broccoli w/Dip Orange

3 Sausage Pancake on Stick Fresh Fruit Ravioli or Turkey Sandwich Fresh Green Salad Lima Beans Grapes

6 Cinnamon Bread Apple Sauce Cup Deli Wrap or Ham Sandwich Spring Mixed Salad Pinto Beans Chilled Pears Roll

7 Strawberry Pancake ½ Cup Fruit Chicken Nuggets or Bologna Sandwich Mashed Potatoes Green Peas Mandarin Oranges Roll

8 Breakfast Pizza 100% Fruit Snacker Slush

Corn Dog Or Turkey & Cheese Sandwich Golden Corn Cucumber Slices w/Dip Grapes

9 Sausage & Biscuit Fresh Fruit Mini Burgers (2) Or Ham/Pickle Roll Up with Crackers (4) Baked Beans Orange Slaw

10 Mini French Toast Apple Sauce Cup Pepperoni Pizza Or Ham & Cheese Sandwich Baked Fries Fresh Carrots w/Dip Pineapple Chunks

13 Strawberry Pancake 100% Fruit Juice Chicken Tenders Or Turkey & Cheese Sandwich Corn on the Cob White Beans Chilled Peaches Roll

14 Mini Cinnis ½ Cup Fruit Grilled Chicken Sandwich Or Bologna Sandwich ½ Cup Sweet Potato Puffs Tossed Salad Chilled Pears

15 Chicken & Biscuit 100% Fruit Snacker Slush Nachos Or Hog Dog ½ Cup Lettuce & Tomato Brown Rice Fresh Apple

16 Sausage Pancake on Stick Fresh Fruit Bologna & Cheese Sandwich Or Ham Sandwich Baby Carrots w/Dip Steamed Broccoli Side Kick # 2015

17 Cinnamon Bread 100% Fruit Juice Cheese Pizza Or Turkey & Cheese Sandwich Tator Tots Green Beans Fresh Grapes Roll

20 Bacon & Biscuit Apple Sauce Cup Chicken Nuggets Or Ham Sandwich Mashed Potatoes Green Peas Mandarin Oranges Roll

21 Strawberry Pancake ½ Cup Fruit Turkey & Gravy Or Corn Dog Spring Mixed Salad Baked Sweet Potato Baked Apples Roll

22 Breakfast Pizza 100% Fruit Snacker Slush Mini Burgers (2) Or Corn Dog California Blend Veggies Blackeyed Peas Fresh Grapes

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Moments with a MinisterJESUS AND THE WELL

John paints the picture for us in the fourth chapter! He records an encounter that Jesus had with a woman. Jesus was tired as He passed through Samaria, and as He came to Jacob’s well, He had a seat. Directly, a woman from Samaria came to the well and Jesus asked her for a drink of water. She was obviously confused about his question because a Jew is asking a Samaritan woman for some water.

Now, we are all familiar with the prejudice and hatred that existed between these two groups of people. Jesus re-plied basically saying if you knew who I was, then you would have asked me for a drink, and I would have given you living water. Again, she is confused because Jesus didn’t have anything with which to draw the water. You are talking about giving me living water and you don’t even have a dipper! On top of that the well is extremely deep! Then Jesus clears the matter up for her by saying “whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again” (John 4:13).

Simply stated, it doesn’t matter how deep you draw the water out of this well - it is not going to satisfy you - you are going to get thirsty again. Then Jesus REALLY clears the muddy water in verse 14 when He says “But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life”. This lady,who was stuck in the mire and muck of sin, then asked Jesus to give her this water. She was important to Jesus - even though she really had nothing to offer or benefit Him. Jesus tells her to go get her husband. She replied, I have no husband. Jesus in essence tells her, you are right you don’t have a husband - you have 5 husbands - and the man you are living with now is not your husband. Now, if there was any doubt in her mind - calling her out on this fact really opened up her eyes to who He may be. “Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet” (John 4:19). Then, Jesus begins a discussion with her about the kind of worship and worshipper the Father accepts.

I wonder...who all have you met at the well and what was your response? They came to you looking like trash, cry-ing for attention, begging for help, and asking for your time. They came to you saying, “I can not do this on my own”, as they looked to you for help and answers. How did you greet the complainer? How did you treat the criticizer? How did you respond to their negative attitude? They may have come admitting shortcomings and sin only to be met with a “cold shoulder”. Did they come with sins that were “different” than our sins only to be condemned? My, my how awful our sins look when someone else commits them! Let’s us go back to the Bible and notice how Jesus treated those who were different than Him! He didn’t tell this woman that she was TRASH! He saw tremendous potential in this sinful woman. Man sees trash, but the God-man saw GOLD! Jesus saw worth, value, and a heart that desired Him. You will be tested. There will be people who cross our paths that will not have anything to offer us. They are going to need a friend not necessarily be a friend. How will we respond to those whom we meet along the way?

“Never lose sight of the fact that the most important yardstick of your success will be how you treat other people - your family, friends, and co-workers, and even strangers you meet along the way.” - Barbara Bush

May we endeavor to shape our hearts to be like His...because we just never know...who will meet us at “the well”.

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Lil’ Cavalier Basketball Celebrates Summer Camp and Announces Fall Registration

Congratulations to the 2012 participants of the first Lil’ Cavalier Dribblers Summer Basketball Camp! Twenty-four girls in grades K-5 attended the camp at Alamo City School Gym to improve their fundamental basketball skills. The camp focused on shooting, passing, dribbling, and defending. The campers practiced these skills through daily drills and games. Coach Mindy Nichols said, “Our focus for the week was to foster a love of the game and to establish fundamental skills. Your great players and teams are fundamentally sound. We have to have players who are establishing good habits from the very beginning, and that’s what we strive to do through our summer camp and through our Dribblers’ Program in the fall and winter. The young ladies who participated this week improved so much by focusing on doing things the right way, and they had fun doing it. It was a great week for us; we have some amazing kids in our county.” The Lil’ Cavalier Dribblers fall and winter ball handling program for Crockett County boys and girls in grades K-5 will resume in September. Registration forms for fall and winter are available now at all city and county elementary schools and at http://cavalierdribblers.posterous.com. Please contact Mindy Nichols at [email protected] for further information. Registration deadline is August 17, 2012.

Kindergarten -2nd grade Basketball Camp PictureBack Row L ro R: Addi Beth Work, Sara Watson, Bailey Ann

Whitby, Sarah Kathryn Cherry, Emma JonesFront Row L to R: Kylie Garrett, Nora Cate Nichols, Claire

Nichols, Reece Barker (not pictured Sadie Hoover)

3rd – 5th Grade Basketball Camp PictureBack Row L to R: Hadley Mansfield, Raegan Holyfield, Ella

Grace Rawson, Lauren Morris, Ellie HooverMiddle Row L to R: Lauren Cotton, Erin Gillon, Emily Eberle,

Ellie McCauley Front Row L to R: Bella Archie, Hannah Tinker, Kate Gourley, Molly Shelton, Maggie Barker, Ada Johnson

We the entire family of

are deeply grateful for the out pouring of love and support shown to us since May 18th. So

much has been done for us its hard to list it all or every person. Please know that everyone has touched us and we feel so blessed to have such

an awesome support system. To all the agencies that came out that night and all the phone calls,

prayers, donations and every act of kindness shown to us since then THANK YOU and May

God Bless Each and Everyone of You!!

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Washington, DC Ð Today, Congressman Stephen Fincher (R-Frog Jump), voted in favor of H.R. 8, the Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act of 2012, which will prevent a tax hike on Americans. The bill is now before the U.S. Senate where, if no action is taken, every taxpayer in America will be hit with a tax increase on January 1, 2013 when the current tax rates are set to expire. Congressman Fincher remarked, Ò Now is not the time to raise taxes on anyone. Americans are struggling and cannot afford to send more of their hard-earned money to be wasted by Washington. It has become painfully clear that any new tax increases will destroy job creation. Our economy is suffering and the last thing we need is a tax increase.Ó Fincher continued, Ò I hope the Senate will understand the importance of this bill and, instead of playing political games, send this bill to the president.Ó

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Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Stephen Fincher (R-Frog Jump), voted in favor of H.R. 8, the Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act of 2012, which will prevent a tax hike on Americans. The bill is now before the U.S. Senate where, if no action is taken, every taxpayer in America will be hit with a tax increase on January 1, 2013 when the current tax rates are set to expire.

Congressman Fincher remarked, “Now is not the time to raise taxes on anyone. Americans are struggling and cannot afford to send more of their hard-earned money to be wasted by Washington. It has become painfully clear that any new tax increases will destroy job creation. Our economy is suffering and the last thing we need is a tax increase.”

Fincher continued, “I hope the Senate will understand the importance of this bill and, instead of playing politi-cal games, send this bill to the president.”


In 1996, famous singer and actress Dolly Parton began a program in her hometown of Sevierville, Tennessee called Imagi-nation Library. Its purpose would be to provide preschool-aged children with a free book each month, from birth to the age of five. Since then over forty million books have been donated to children through Imagination Library, which now has programs in 1,700 communities across Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Parton hoped through her initial efforts that providing books for young children would instill an early love of reading, and her efforts have paid off: research indicates that the Imagination Library drastically improves early childhood literacy for children enrolled in the program. In a recent show of support for this program, Tennessee First Lady Crissy Haslam visited Madison and Crockett counties to promote the counties’ Imagination Library affiliate offices this past May. “Early literacy is the foundation for academic success, and the Imagination Library is one of the best ways to get books in the hands of kids,” she said. “If children in Tennessee enter

school with the reading skills they need for success, they are much more likely to have brighter academic futures and greater opportunities in life.” The program had been able to expand to the entire state with the creation of the Governor’s Books from Birth Foundation in 2004. A partnership with this foundation allows the cost of books to be split evenly between a non-profit sponsoring organization in every Tennessee county and a state budgetary allocation administered by the Governor’s Books from Birth Foundation. Since that partnership, the statewide program has helped deliver more than thirteen million books to Tennessee children. All parents in Crockett County whose children qualify for this program should take advantage of the benefits of Imagination Library. Early elementary teachers are pushing young children to be registered in this program because they have seen first-hand how early exposure to reading can positively affect the literacy of a child. Brochures for the Imagi-nation Library program can be found at various locations in the county, including medical clinics, Crockett Memorial Library, and elementary schools. You can also talk to Alpha Worrell, Charlene Avery, and other local affiliate members for more information on this valuable program, including ways to support it. Finally, you can register your child online at imaginationlibrary.com. On August 18, the Crockett County affiliate office will be having its biannual Imagination Library International Din-ner at 6 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Alamo. Tickets will cost thirty dollars; the thirty dollars from each ticket sale will pay for a year’s worth of books for one child. This year’s theme will be “A Taste of France,” and guests can look forward to a decadent six course meal prepared by the volunteers, which will include numerous petite portions of French-inspired favorites. “No one will be leaving hungry,” jokes affiliate member Susie Lavenue. Along with the meal, guests will receive a cookbook. One hundred seats are available for this elegant dinner, and Lavenue recommends that those interested purchase their tickets as soon as they can, because tickets are known to sell fast. To purchase a ticket, please call Amy Hutchison at 824-3514 (tickets will be available the beginning of this month). By: Kim Stolarick

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member of Alamo First Christian Church.

State Representative Lewis “Johnny” Edwards

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U.S. Congress Stephen Fincher

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Johnny is a small business owner and retired United States Air Force of-ficer, having served over 20 years in the United States, Europe, North Af-rica, and Asia. He owns and operates Edwards Signs in Ripley, TN. Johnny is a graduate of Ripley High School (1970) and earned his Master of Sci-ence degree from the Air Force Insti-tute of Technology (1991).


Stephen Fincher, 39, was first elected to Congress in 2010. He is a manag-ing partner in Fincher Farms, based in Crockett County. Stephen and his wife of 21 years, Lynn, have three children: John Austin, Noah and Sar-ah. They are active in Archer’s Cha-pel Methodist Chruch. Stephen is a memeber of the House Committee on

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New First Baptist Church Track and Field Meet

The New First Baptist Church would like to thank everyone for coming out to “The Track and Field Meet” for the Babies, youth, teenager, and Adults.

This event was fun for the whole community.The games were Baby crawl, 25 yard dash, basketball, plank walk, water balloon, baseball throw, king of the hill and much more.

There were trophies & ribbons for the children, prizes and free food for everyone. This event was chaired by Clifford Fowlkes. This event was funded by The New Baptist Church. This event wasn’t only for the children. The adults got involved in the sack and egg race. They hasten into some good old Bar-be-cue chicken, hamburger, hotdog and the trimming now that was some good old eating. We hope more will come out next year and help us sack up some fun. Thank You! Brother Clifford Fowlkes.


Cindi ThompsonHOSA teacher at CCHS received

teacher of the year in community service for

State level and will now advance to National level.

Congratulations Cindi!!

Sheila Carlton, TN Dept of Education Career and Technical Education and HOSA Inc Representative, Stormy Ramey,

Cindi Thompson, CCHS HOSA Advisor

Dallas Taylor, Stormy Ramey, Damien Broadnax, Harlee Henderson, Deisy Meza, Nayia Jordon

CCHS HOSAReceives National Awards

On June 20th - 23rd, six Crockett Co. High School students, their chaperons, and advisor Cindi Thompson attend-ed the 35th HOSA National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Flordia. CCHS was well represented in the competitions with one student finishing top ten in the nation. These students were competing against other students from all over the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico including students from public, private, and magnet schools.

In the individual category of Personal Care, Stormy Ramey finished 4th in the nation. This was Stormy’s third national top ten finish. Other students that competed were the Forensic Medicine team which included students Harlee Henderson and Nayia Jordon. Crockett Co. HOSA also received Outstanding HOSA Chapter which recognizes the top 5% outstanding HOSA chapters in the nation. This award was accepted by Deisy Meza. Damien Broadnax attended as a voting delegate. Dallas Taylor participated in the Courtesy Corps. HOSA stands for Health Occupations Students of America. It is a “student led organization whose mission is to promote career opportunities in health care and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people.” There are over 135,000 student members and over 2 million alumni members nationwide. The TN-HOSA organization has al-most 12,000 members. For more information visit www.hosa.org. The HOSA students and parents would like to thank the HOSA advisers Ms. Kathy Golliver and Ms. Cindy Thomp-son for helping our students have a successful year.


The Crockett County Community Advisory Board (CAB) sponsored the Back to School Bash on Friday, July 20 at the Family Resource Center. Over 640 parents and students gathered to take part in the event and receive free school supplies donated by local churches, businesses and organizations. The event was a huge suc-cess providing drawstring backpacks and school supplies to over 400 students in Crockett County. The C.A.B. would like to thank the following for helping make the event a success: all local churches who donated supplies and funds, Crockett Co. Schools and Bells Elementary Coordi-nated School Health, UT Extension, Crockett Juvenile Services, Alamo and Bells Fire Departments, Crockett Emergency Services, Health Department, Tennessee Technology Center PCT Instructor Beth Choat and students, 4-H Student Volunteers, United Health Care, West TN Legal, WRAP, Headstart, Mr. Walter Yearwood, Adult Education, Blue Cross Blue Shield of TN, TennDent, Bells Police Dept., Crockett Co. Sheriff’s Dept., Carl Perkins Center, TN Voices for Children, TN Tobacco Advocacy, Health Connect Life Insurance, AGLA Life Insurance, Northwest/SHIP, Dept. of Children’s Services, Imagination Library, TenderCare and the TN Safari Park.

Back to School Bash


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Team Elite 16U outscored their opponents 46-8 July 17-22 to cap-ture the USGF World Series championship at Jackson Sportsplex.

Team members include, standing, Iva Estrada, Shelby Bolding, Hailey Coleman, Emily Williams, and Kelly Rogers (Crockett).

Kneeling are Alex Wilson, Kristin Davis, Becky Judy, Kari Kennel, Shelby Guthrie, and Laralee Williams. Coaches are Tracy Davis, Dwayne Judy, Mike Guthrie, and Johnny McIntyre. Not pictured

is team member Kelly Ernest. Individual awards were given to Kristin Davis - Series Offensive Player, Kelly Rogers - Series Out-

standing Pitcher, and Iva Estrada - Series MVP.

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The Crockett County Chamber of Commerce held its 29th Annual Membership Banquet on Saturday, August 4, 2012, at the Crockett County High School. Attendees enjoyed an eve-ning of dining, networking, and celebration. The event was ca-tered by West TN Smokers of Bells, Kyle East served as emcee, and entertainment was provided by “The Nail Sisters.” Awards were presented in the following categories: Business of the Year, Educator of the Year, Man of the Year, Woman of the Year, and Ambassador of the Year. Tate’s Food Rite, Maury City, was named the Business of the Year for their commitment to the community and their willing-ness to enhance the quality of life for those who live and work in Crockett County. Tate’s Food Rite was established in 2010. Dur-ing the economic downturn, the business has managed to keep its customers, providing them with a welcoming atmosphere to shop with its caring workers and competitive with pricing. Tate’s is a supporter of numerous Crockett County School proj-ects (football, softball, basketball, and project graduation), and supports Relay for Life, American Cancer Society, The Dream

Center, UT Memorial Scholarship Fund, and TN Baptist Children’s Home. Steven Tate, owner, thanked his family, employees, and customers for allowing him to live the dream when he received the award. Erin Lee was awarded Educator of the Year. Lee is a 9th grade teacher at Crockett County High School. She attended University of Mississippi and University of Tennessee at Martin. She is respected because of her creative teaching abilities and commitment to education. She is an extraordinary motivator in the classroom and is much diversified in her teaching skills. Man of the Year was awarded to Mayor Gary Reasons, County Executive of Crockett County. Mayor Reasons has lived in Crockett County his entire life. He attended University of Tennessee at Martin. Reasons has lived, worked, and educated his children in Crockett County. He has served on many boards of directors such as: Northwest Tennessee Development District and West Tennessee River Basin Authority. For 26 years, he served as the County Property Assessor, serving on the State Board of Equalization and in many different lead-ership positions for local and state boards of assessing officials. Mayor Reasons said that receiving the award comes second to second to serving the county as mayor. Carol Haynes Barazza is the 2012 Woman of the Year. Carol is the founder of the “Friend2Friend” mentoring program. Friend-2Friend’s mission is to provide the structure that caring adults need to build meaningful, lasting relationships with children who need positive influences in their lives. She was grateful to receive the award as an opportunity to speak about Friend2Friend mentoring. She has served the county for over twenty years as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She is a lifelong member of Alamo First Christian Church. Carol co-hosts “Sisters of Grace” on 97.7 the Dove radio station every Tuesday morning, and volunteers with Relay for Life in Crockett County. This year’s Ambassador of the Year was awarded to Charlotte Haley of Friendship. Charlotte is the chair of the Crockett County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors. Charlotte volunteers with NOAH (Neighbors Offering Assistance and Hope), Friendship Fall Fes-tival, and Friendship Christmas Parade. She is a member of the Friendship Merchant’s Association. Charlotte thanked her fellow ambas-sadors for honoring her with the award and their support.

29th Annual Membership Banquet


Celebrating the 25th West tennessee Cotton Festival

Anniversary T-Shirts available at all events

August 4, 201210:00 AM

Beauty Pageants• 0-12 Months - Infant Miss Cotton• 13-23 Months - Toddler Miss Cot-ton • 0-2 years - Toddler Mr. Cotton• 2-3 Years - Tiny Miss Cotton• 4-5 Years - Petite Miss Cotton • 6-9 Years - Little Miss Cotton• 10-12 Years - Junior Miss Cotton

2:00 PM Beauty Pageants• 13-15 Years - JR Miss WTN Maid of Cotton• 16-19 Years - Miss WTN Maid of CottonAdmission $5.00 at door for AM & PM Shows Free admission at door for ContestantsConcessions availableFor info contact:Teresa Taylor 731-656-2117Gwelda Porter 731-696-2265

August 11, 20127:00 PM

Admission: $10.00All Children 5 and under: Free

Ken-Ten Tractor and Truck Pull• 7,000 Super Stock Tractors• 9,300 Super Farm Tractors• Hot Farm Tractors• Local Farm Stock Tractors• Open 4 X 4 Wheel Drive Truck• Open 2 Wheel Drive Truck• Pro-Stock Diesel TruckNo CoolersNo Alcoholic BeveragesLimited Seating AvailableBring your family and lawn chairs For Great fun in Crockett County!

BBQ: Brahams of DyersburgConcessions: Kathy Moore and St. Jude GangHomemade Ice CreamFor info contact:Debra Porter 731-663-3559Otha Castellaw 731-677-4170 731-225-9369

August 18, 20129:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Family Fun DayNewly added Day for 25th CelebrationFree Admission• Business Exhibits• Arts and Crafts• Kiddie Tractor Pull• Dog Show• Kids Games• Gospel Singing – Katie Hicks• Horse Drawn Wagon Rides Calvin Elder w/Jim and John pulling the wagon• Health Screening: TN Tech-nology Center of AlamoPractical Nursing StudentsConcessions availableFor information: 731-677-4170

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Inventions for AnimalsIn 1998, a U.S. patent was issued for a horse diaper. The

inventor designed a device to attach to the body of a horse to support and secure a giant diaper. A year later, the “Ger-

bil Shirt” was invented. This is plastic tubing worn as a shirt/vest by the gerbil’s owner, as a pathway for the ani-mal to explore and even go outside in. Finally, the “Snake

Walker” received a U.S. patent in 2002 for a leash that attaches to the neck of a snake, so the owner can take it for

a walk without it slithering away.

Useless InventionsIn 2008, The Times--a national British newspaper--an-

nounced its “Top 10 Useless Inventions.” The Times listed the plow-and-gun device as its top useless invention. The design consisted of a plow with an attachment to hold a gun. Others mentioned included a glass encasement to preserve the dead, a glove designed to enable people to

hold hands in the cold, and a fork with an alarm that times breaks between forkfuls of food. At the bottom of the list was a pair of pants with a cushion attached to the bottom.


Parents have to ask themselves a lot of worrisome questions: Is my child eating well enough? Is my child doing well in school? Is my child happy? This never-ending list of questions begins before the child is even born, and lasts the rest of a parent’s life. Indeed, parents have a lot to worry about, and the media doesn’t help. A mother may open a maga-zine to find a headline that reads, “Are Your Daughter’s Clothes Sending the WRONG Message?” and then spend the rest of the day contemplating her daughter’s wardrobe (and trying to figure out what the “right” message is). Parents may be watching the news, when the news anchor asks, “Is Your Child Getting High on NyQuil? More on that story, after the weather!” Recently the topic of bullying has been brought up more and more. Now parents have new fears, asking themselves, “Is my child being bullied?” or even, “Is my child a bully?” School bullies used to come in only one variety: oafish male with a liking for throw-

ing punches, and a desire for taking lunch money. Over the years the characteristics of a bully have broadened. You don’t have to be male, physically intimidating, or even talk with your fists to be a bully. Federal government website StopBullying.gov states that there are two types of kids who are more likely to bully others: “some are well-connected to their peers, have social power, are overly concerned about their popularity, and like to dominate or be in charge of others. Others are more isolated from their peers and may be depressed or anxious, have low self-esteem, be less involved in school, be easily pressured by peers, or not identify with the emotions or feelings of others.” The site adds: “Remember, those who bully others do not need to be stronger or bigger than those they bully. The power imbalance can come from a number of sources—popularity, strength, cognitive ability—and children who bully may have more than one of these characteristics.” Bullying can also take place in the comforts of a child’s home. Cyberbullying, which is “when a child, preteen or teen is tormented, threatened, harassed, humiliated, embarrassed or otherwise targeted by another child, preteen or teen using the Internet, interactive and digital technologies or mobile phones” (definition provided by stopcyberbullying.org). Cyberbullying has become so prevalent that states are taking legislative action. Bullying causes physical and emotional scars, and can have long term effects. Stopbullying.gov states that those who are bullied are “most likely to experience depression and anxiety, increased feelings of sadness and loneliness, changes in sleep and eating patterns, and loss of interest in activities they used to enjoy; health complaints; and decreased academic achievement—GPA and standardized test scores—and school participation. They are more likely to miss, skip, or drop out of school.” In extreme cases, children who are bullied are at risk for suicide, but the website notes that “bullying alone is not the cause. Many issues contribute to suicide risk, including depression, problems at home, and trauma his-tory.” How do we put an end to bullying? There have been different answers given throughout the years. Some parents have advised their children to fight back, and some say to ignore the bully. Either of these “solutions” usually makes the problem worse. The first step to bullying prevention is to talk about it. This preemptive measure helps kids understand what is and isn’t acceptable. If an adult witnesses bullying, or is approached by a child who says he/she is being bullied, Stopbullying.gov provides a three step plan: Stop it on the spot (intervene, make sure everyone involved is physically okay), get the facts (find out what happened and determine if actions were in fact bullying), and support kids involved (support the bullied, and address the bullying behavior). On a general note, children need to be taught that it is not okay to be cruel to others. Some children pick up on this lesson earlier than others. Some children never learn, and grow up to be cruel adults. It may be easy to ignore bullying behavior, maybe while uttering the phrase “kids will be kids.” Is that really how we want kids to be defined? There’s always an emphasis on children learning to respect their elders (which can be a challenging feat nowadays), but we need to emphasize to kids that they need to respect everybody. For more information on bullying, and bullying prevention, you can visit Stopbullying.gov, stopcyberbullying.org, and the National Crime Prevention Council’s site at ncpc.org/topics/bullying.

By: Kim Stolarick

The Problem of Bullying


Supporting children and families, involving the community, and entertainment the entire week-end all result in raising funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This is what Buck Creek St. Jude Trail Ride is all about.

The 14th Buck Creek St. Jude Trail Ride is scheduled for September 28-30, 2012. All together for the past 13 years, this event has sent $269,037.00 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital with the help of only 68 riders in 1999, to 657 riders in 2011, and thousands of participants over the years. To this date, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has 18 active patients and a total of 46 children from Crockett County alone. On a daily basis, they have over 21,000 children being treated. This is why it is so very important to make sure the Buck Creek St. Jude Trail Ride becomes the best it can be.

This year’s entertainment at Weaver Farms, 92 Weaver Road, Alamo, TN will be Sunny Sweeney on Friday night, “For Women Only Rodeo”, and DJ music by Daryl Holder. Saturday night, the entertainer is Doug Bartholomew Band with sparkler celebration for the funds raised. There will be many more activities with lots of new ones happening all weekend, so check the website: www.buckcreektrailride.com and/or facebook: Buck Creek Trail Ride and “Crockett Times” for updates, details, information, contacts, contests for entry, and comments. This event welcomes weekend camping, horses, people with horses, all children, and everyone that doesn’t have a horse. We have something for everyone all weekend.

There could never be enough thanks given for all the volunteers for all the time and work that is put into this event! Even the smallest of help is greatly appreciated! If anyone has any volunteer time or need more information on how to donate, please contact: Kathy Moore 731-617-1225 or Sheri Knox 731-345-0543.

The entire week of September 23 through September 30, 2012 has been proclaimed as “Buck Creek St. Jude Trail Ride Week”. Please help this event be the greatest in Crockett County again this year!

The 14th Buck Creek St. Jude Trail Ride


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8 N. Cavalier Dr.Suite A

Alamo, TN 38001

731-696-4000Congratulations Crockett County Nationals 5-6 year old Dixie Youth Baseball All-Stars team!

By Addie Hampton: His father praises a popular South Walton summer camp for teaching him these life saving skills. 10-year-old Trip Martin is a pretty awesome swimmer, and that comes in handy when you’re a Junior Lifeguard in the South Walton Fire District Program. Wednesday, his life saving skills kicked into high gear and, though he’s a “ju-nior lifeguard,” many are calling him a “full size” hero! Two days shy of his 11th birthday, Trip was prepared for a day at beach, but a tough rip current would prove problematic for a family swimming in the Gulf. “I heard this mom and she was swim-ming out there and she was like, “my sons are in trouble, my sons are in trouble,” and I knew that I had a board so I paddled over there,” said Trip. Trip said he used his lifeguard training to get one son on the surf board and the other to a nearby raft. He was met back on shore with tears of gratitude from a terrified mom. “They just said thank you and just...it was fun,” Trip said, sheepishly. Fun, but fortunate, said dad, Drake Martin. He praised his son’s training in the SWFD Junior Lifeguard Program. “It is the best thing going at the beach,” said Martin. Learning the news his son is called a hero? “Oh Gosh, it’s the neatest thing that you could ever hear. The one thing that you hope beyond hope is that your children will react well in an emergency situation and I’m just as proud as I could be of him,” gushed Martin. He’s also proud of Trip’s surfing pal and paddle board business owner, Justin Nichols, who also jumped in to help other distressed swimmers, Wednesday. But, Nichols is staying pretty humble. “Most of the people here you see everyday and it’s just what you’re supposed to do,” said Nichols. Humbleness must be a common trait among heroes. News 13 asked Trip if he considered himself a hero. “Um, I wouldn’t really consider it because I’ve only done it once, so...I don’t know,” answered Trip. He’s just happy he knew how to save a life when the time was right. “I never really thought I’d have to do it but it just happened today, so I feel great,” said Trip. News 13 was told trip’s fearlessness inspired Justin to enroll his own son in the SWFD Junior Lifeguard.

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TO ALL MY SUPPORTERS DURING MY CAMPAIGN. It was an honor to work and serve Crockett County for the past 8 years. And, thanks to my family, Harber, Jim, Sarah Lee, Will and John, for your continued encouragement. Your smiles at the end of the day were wonderful! To my Courthouse family, you are what make Crockett County so special. Again, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

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Where in the World isthe CroCKett roCKet?

*Nick McGullion catches up on some home town news while he is serving his country in Afghanistan with his fellow Marines. Nick is the son of Lyn (Dickie) Ward.*

Cooper and Mary Helen Stephens, Bells, are shown in June at Bunratty Castle, Ireland, being greeted by cos-

tumed hosts for a medieval dinner and show.

Lily Marie Lowe, 12 years old, enjoys reading the Crockett Rocket every month!


25th West Tennessee Cotton FestivalKen-Ten Tractor and Truck Pull

August 11, 7:00 p.m.Admission $10.00Family Fun Day

Business Expo, Kiddie Tractor Pull, Dog Show, and Gospel Singing

August 18, 9:00a.m. - 4:00 p.m.731-656-2117731-677-4170

Salad LuncheonAll you can eat salad bar with dessert and drink for

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room addition.August, 15, 2012 11:00am - 1:00pm

Crockett County Senior Citizen Center731-696-5120

Circles of HopeExchange Club Carl Perkins for the Prevention of

Child AbuseThis event will be featured on WBBJ Channel 7.

August, 12, 2012, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm731-696-2452

Imagination Library International DinnerAugust 18, 6:00 p.m.

First Baptist Church, Alamo, TN731-696-5513

Milan DAWG DAZE Street FestivalAntique Auto Show - Click here for Registration form

Art Show - Click here for Registration formAugust 25, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00p.m.

Downtown Milan, Front & Main Streets731-686-7494 or [email protected]

9/11 Memorial EventSeptember 11, 2012, 11:00 am

Court Square Lawn - Alamo, TN 3800 - 731-696-5120

14th Annual Buck Creek St. Jude Trail RideFriday Night: Sunny Sweeney

Saturday Night: Doug Bartholomew BandSeptember 28-30, 2012

Weaver Farms92 Weaver Rd., Alamo, TN

731-617-1225731-345-0543

9th Annual Harvest HighwayMore than 30 miles of “Harvest Highway”

Shop at yard sales all along the way!October 5th and 6th

Hwy 79 to Hwy 88 to Hwy 54 and Hwy 188731-696-5120Crockober Fest

Live Music on the Square & Bar-B-Q ContestOctober 27, 7:00 p.m.

Crockett County Court Square731-696-5120

Registration Forms for contest will be released at a later date.

Calendar of Events


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323 Herndon DriveBells, TN 38006

Call or Visit our facilities and meet our Caring Staff.Vickie Norrid, Administrator

731-663-3380

Alamo(731) 696-4709

Crockett Mills(731) 677-2284

Bells(731) 663-2031

Gadsden(731) 784-1943

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Visit us at www.bankofcrockett.com

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Ken Davis, Agent58 West Main StreetAlamo, TN 38001Bus: 731-696-5924

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Dyer Nursingand Rehabilitation Center

1124 North Main Street • Dyer, TN 38330

731-692-4545www.dyernursinghome.com

Humboldt Nursingand Rehabilitation Center

3515 Chere Carol •Humboldt, TN 38343

731-784-0545www.humboldtnursinghome.com

Bells Nursingand Rehabilitation Center

260 Herndon Drive • Bells, TN 38006

731-663-2335www.bellsnursinghome.com

Alamo Nursingand Rehabilitation Center

580 West Main Street • Alamo, TN 38001

731-696-4541www.crockettcountynursinghome.com

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Our facilities offer a variety of long and short term care services. We are a

dually certified facility providing nursing, social, recreational and

administrative services.

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Morris Jewelers 35 N. Lafayette Ave.

Brownsville, TN 38012

www.morrisjewelers.net 731-772-4042

We Buy Scrap Gold & Silver

Store Hours

M-F 8:30am- 5:00pm

PatTammy

Misty & Company SalonWe would like to proudly introducePat Mosier, Skin Therapist & Nail DesignTammy Ray, Licensed Massage Therapist

Come See Pat for:Nail Services, Waxing, Facial Services

Come See Tammy for:Massage

30 minute - $30.0060 minute - $50.00

39 S. Court Square • Alamo TN 38001 • 731-696-5739

Justin P. JonesAttorney at Law Spencer Law Firm

28 S. Washington Ave. Brownsville, TN 38012

(800) 597-1586 • (731) 772-3466 Divorce/Custody, Auto Accidents, Civil Law, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury,Probate, Social Security Disability, Wrongful Death.

Thank You

I would like to thank everyone who voted for me in last weeks election for Assessor of Property. I also want to thank you for the kindness that you showed to me and my family during the campaign. I am humbled by your support and the trust that you placed in me. I will work hard over

the next 4 years to earn that trust. Sincerely,Walter Yearwood

Paid for by Walter Yearwoodnot the campaign


BLUE SKIES REAL ESTATE3021 Hwy. Bypass Suite 106, Jackson, TN Each Office Independatly Owend & Operatedwww.crye-leikeofjackson.com

CHRISSHERRODRealtor, ABR731-694-5925731-512-1234

13231 Hwy. 211 N.Newbern

$469,900

REDUCED

20299 Hwy 70-79Gadsden

$59,900

605 S Bells StreetAlamo

$47,500

1704 Buford Rd Maury City$74,900 276 S Johnson Street

Alamo$59,900

87 Chester Street Maury City$82,900 15 Depot Street

Bells$69,900

91 3rd StreetMaury City$69,900

19 Cypress RoadAlamo

$134,500

219 Sunset DriveBells

$74,900 985 S. Cavalier Alamo

$65,000

SOLD

Dade Ellington Gadsden

$499,900

74 Jo Lynn DriveBells

$219.900

161 Cypress Road Alamo

$74,900

PENDING

616 E Main Street Alamo

$104,900 845 E Main Street Alamo

$109,900

155 W South - Dyer

$54,900

LAND

668 Coxville Salem Rd. Gadsden

$28,400

S Bells - Alamo

$79,900

10 acres

E. Park - Alamo

$17,000

E Church Street - Alamo

$550,000

50+ acres

6.74 acres

205 E Park Street Alamo

$13,500

Lot

Lot

205 E Park Street Alamo

25 Austin CoveAlamo

$117,500216 Eastwood

Alamo$117,500

County Farm RoadAlamo

$42,000

68 N. MulberryAlamo

$89,900

95 Jerusalem Bells

$47,500

154 Nance StreetAlamo

$132,900

421 Cypress RoadAlamo

$19,900

17761 HWY 70Gasden

$239,900

77 Searcy StreetBells

62,900

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