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December 9, 2009

Number 48

You Heard it First

Up close and personal with Mrs. Jenny Bess Hibbett Page 2

MJ city employees denied Christmas gifts

Reverse L done, but when will the county pay up?

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Hometown hero Wilmore set to speak at MJHS Friday Page 7

Local elem. school to hold benefit for MJ child with cancer Page 11

The long-awaited and much-touted reverse L to allow safe passage for students and families going to Mt. Juliet High School is finished for all intents and purposes, but county commissioners have no date as to when they’ll pay the City the reduced price tag of $650,000. They’re not even discussing it until March, but City officials want their money. Story on page 5. ~ Photo by Tomi L. Wiley

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She was the third – and first female – mayor of Mt. Juliet, she’s raised three boys and now has five grandchildren, a fifty-year marriage and a part-time gig at the local library, but for Mrs. Jenny Bess Hibbett it’s the decades of children in her life that have kept her going and fulfilled what she calls a spiritual calling. “It’s been my life,” she said of teaching young children for around 50 years. “Life changes, step by step things change, but I never felt like moving on: the children are, and have always been, my life and my reason.” Mrs. Hibbett is something of a local legend and mentor: she even has a Facebook page dedicated to

her, The Mrs. Jenny Bess Hibbett Fan Club. “Truly an incredible woman, Mrs. Hibbett knows thousands of people, attends more graduations, weddings, anniversaries, and funerals than any other resident of Mt. Juliet,” reads the Information section. “She was once the mayor... and still works at the Mt. Juliet Library and the Mt. Juliet Christian Academy. She is a great Christian and a wonderful example to us all with her tireless energy and desire to make a different in the lives of others.” On this page are literally hundreds of messages from people who Mrs. Hibbett has touched during her years in Mt. Juliet, where she believes residents should be “very See HIBBETT, Page 12

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MJ employees denied Christmas gifts By Tomi L. Wiley Managing Editor To the dismay of Mt. Juliet City employees, and despite the fact that the City is comfortable in its “extremely conservative budget,” it has increasing sales tax revenue, the City Commission this year voted itself health insurance, personal laptops and a salary increase last year, Mt. Juliet city commissioners voted down an ordinance that would provide $75 gift cards for its employees at Monday night’s special called meeting. “I don’t want to be a Grinch here, but some of my constituents, and I’m sure yours, have lost their jobs or are taking pay cuts,” District 3 Commissioner Ed Hagerty explained. “It’s not fair to ask them to pay extra tax dollars for city employee bonuses. And (city employees) just got a 1 percent raise for cost of living even though the numbers show the cost of living went down. It doesn’t seem fair or to send the right message.” Mt. Juliet Mayor Linda Elam “seconds that emotion.” “I can’t justify people who are out of work paying for bonuses,” she said. District 4

Commissioner Jim Bradshaw agreed. “We’ve borrowed $10 million and we’re trying to figure out what to do with the $2.5 million we have left.” District 1 Commissioner Ted Floyd, however, said he has “a certain amount of dedication” as a former City employee (he is a former Mt. Juliet Police chief). “It’s $75 a piece,” he said, “and it has already been appropriated in the budget.” District 2 Commissioner Will Sellers kicked in his 2 cents, saying that, as the original sponsor of the ordinance, he doesn’t think “$75 will break the

bank or send the wrong message.” The total amount of the gift cards for all City employees would have cost $9,525, an amount already allotted in the budget. Earlier this year city commissioners voted to give themselves insurance and laptops to use to conduct a “paperless” meeting, last year they doubled their own salaries, and earlier Elam attempted to give herself lifetime health care. During the same meeting Monday night, commissioners approved by a 4-1 vote, with Sellers voting against, to spend $25,000 on fireworks for the annual Fourth of

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July celebration. What commissioners didn’t discuss is that the gift cards were all commissioned for local Mom and Pop stores and were upgraded for free by Mt. Juliet Economic Development Director Kenny Martin and Human Resources Manager Jill Johnson. For example: at Houston’s Market, a gift card purchased for $10 would actually get the recipient $15 worth of merchandise. The sales tax dollars spent by using the gift cards would have gone right back into the local economy – and Mt. Juliet citizens wouldn’t be paying “extra” tax dollars (since Mt. Juliet doesn’t have a property tax) because the funds have already been appropriated.

The ordinance failed by a 2-3 vote, with Floyd and Sellers voting for it, on second reading. As mentioned above, there are some $2.5 million in borrowed funds the City still has to decide how to use, and a special meeting was called for January to revisit the issue. During commissioner comments, Sellers noted that WEMA (Wilson Emergency Management Agency) needs more firefighters for Station 3, located behind City Hall on North Mt. Juliet Road. He noted that a house on Pleasant Grove Road recently caught fire, and there were just two Mt. Juliet volunteer firemen, two regular firefighters from the station and one other who showed up for the fire. Metro responders

were called in to help, but then one of the firefighters was hurt, which left only three people to battle the blaze. He suggested that the commission look to “helping WEMA out” in 2010 by adding extra personnel per shift to the local fire station. On the actual fiveitem agenda, commissioners voted 4-1 on second reading for a fee schedule for the Building Department, with Bradshaw voting against. Commissioners unanimously approved a substituted version of an ordinance to rezone Rowlett d/b/a Hackney Farms on first reading. The next Mt. Juliet City Commission meeting will be held on Monday, Dec. 14, beginning at 6:30 p.m., with a workshop to be held beginning at 5 p.m.

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Interviews of potential candidates wrapped up last week as administrators at Wilson Central High hope to have a new football coach in place by the start of the spring semester. Central is looking for a new coach after Traye Aric resigned in October after a four-year run as head of the Wildcat gridiron program.

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“We selected seven candidates to interview,” Wilson Central principal Travis Mayfield said last week. “If we need to do additional interviews that would probably take place over the phone for some since we have some out-ofstate applicants. In a perfect world, Central would have a new coach named sometime this week. Aric resigned Wednesday, Oct. 28, one day before his team closed out the 2009 regular season

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A project which has been years in the making with the goal of providing a safe passage for children, parents, and families to a from the new Mt. Juliet High School is at a stopping point and will be celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony next week, city officials said Monday. Paving for what is commonly known as the reverse L, which straightens out a portion of Curd Road near Mt. Juliet High School, is finished “up to the binder,” and workers only lack guardrails and striping to finish the section, said Mt. Juliet Public Works Assistant Director Cajun Joyner, who has spearheaded the project. He added that the top ½ inch of the surface paving will not be applied until the latter part of April, 2010, according to TDOT (Tennessee Department of Transportation) standards. He said that top layer of asphalt cannot be laid until the temperature is 40 degrees and rising. The section should be “drivable” by Tuesday, December 15, he said, which is the day of the reverse L official ribbon cutting at 1 p.m. The cost for the

project was originally set at $3.2 million, but was contracted and has been nearly completed for $2.93 million, Joyner said. He added that the City of Mt. Juliet “has to pay for all of that up front,” and upon completion the City will receive 50 percent of that back from the State through an LIC (Local Interstate Connector) grant, since that section of Curd Road (or the Beckwith Road extension, or the Eastern Corridor, or Golden Bear Gateway, or whatever it’s called this week) is eventually going to be connected to the Beckwith Road Interchange at Interstate 40. And although the Wilson County Commission originally agreed to help pay for the reverse L, since the high school is technically in the county and not within Mt. Juliet city limits, there is no set plan as to when – or even how – the county commission will fulfill that promise. Last month the county commission had the issue on their agenda but decided to revisit the payment – which has been reduced from the original $950,000 price tag to $650,000 – and discuss in 120 days. “The main issue was not if we’re going to pay, but

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Obituaries LANE, Earline Earline Lane, of Mt. Juliet passed away December 5, 2009, at the age of 75. She was preceded in death by husband, Jimmy Lane; parents, James Frank and Carrie Bell Lanier; sister, Ethel Brown; and brother, Marvin Lanier. She is survived by children, Larry Lane and Lisa (Kurt) Williams; grandchildren, April Lane and James Williams; sister, Pauline Coe; and sister-inlaw, Jean (Art) Nelson. Funeral service was held Monday, December 7, at Sellars Funeral Home at Mt. Juliet with Bro. Jim Rowlett officiating. Interment followed the service at the Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Sellars Funeral Home at Mt. Juliet, 2250 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122, 615-758-5459, Obituary Line 615-7588818, www.sellarsfuneralservices.com LAWSON, Joseph Franklin “Joey” Joseph Franklin “Joey” Lawson, age 50, of Mt. Juliet, TN died December 3, 2009. Mr. Lawson was a member of Chandler Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Chester L. and Geneva Castleman Lawson. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Judy Plemons. He is survived by: sister, Carolyn Short; brother, Larry Eakes; six nieces and nephews; 13 Great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted 2 p.m. Friday, December 4, 2009 at Bond Memorial Chapel with Bro. David Fallin officiating. Interment will follow at Pulley Cemetery. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615)7732663. Obit Line (615)641-2663, www.bondmemorial.com

PATTON, Shirley P. Shirley P. Patton, age 74, of Mt. Juliet, TN died December 1, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Bess Dalton Padget and sister Sue Todd. She is survived by: children, Stephen (Suellen) Patton and Lori (Jimmy) Pregel; grandchildren, Lee (Angela), Jill (Ray), Sarah (Jeff), Allen, Jimmy (Sarah) and Tiffany (Ryan); great-grandchildren, Austin, Alyssa, Kyah, Adam, Zack, Jake, Christian, and Devin. Graveside services were conducted 11 a.m. Friday, December 4, 2009, at Woodlawn Memorial Park. Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson St. Nashville, TN 37203. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Thursday at Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615)773-2663. Obit Line (615)641-2663, www.bondmemorial.com

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Hero returns home to alma mater From staff reports Mt. Juliet hero, Astronaut Barry “Butch” Wilmore, is scheduled to return to his high school alma mater Friday where he will greet the student body of some 1,900 or so, and on Saturday he will serve as Grand Marshal of his hometown C h r i s t m a s parade. Just back from an 11-day round trip mission to the International Space Station on Shuttle Atlantis, the Navy captain and seasoned pilot, will spend much of the weekend in Mt. Juliet, the community he credits with making it possible for him to achieve his story of success. In an interview provided by NASA, Wilmore identifies a handful of coaches and early mentors from Mt. Juliet who helped him establish certain values that he believes were important in moving him forward on his career track. When asked about sports heroes and their

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Dr. Rhett Bruner and Active Life Chiropractic were honored with Integrity Management’s prestigious Five Star Quality Service Award. The Five Star Quality Service Award was developed by Integrity Management as a means of promoting and publicizing superior chiropractic clinics that excel in patient treatment, customer service and professionalism. Clinics must go through an extensive examination and are graded on things such as punctuality, patient communication, equipment, the quality of services provided and patient satisfaction in order to even qualify for the award. The Five Star Quality Service Award was established to provide a uniform grading system that rates quality in chiropractic clinics across the country. Just as five star hotels are synonymous with quality service, five star clinics ensure patients they will receive quality care. Active Life Chiropractic was one of only a few clinics chosen among approximately 60,000 chiropractic clinics across the country to receive this distinction. “The Five Star Quality Service Award is a great honor,” remarked Integrity Management’s CEO, Keith Maule. “We established a very strict criteria to qualify for this award and Active Life Chiropractic excelled in every area. They are a great example to look to for quality care.” Active Life Chiropractic is located at 11227 Lebanon Road in Mt. Juliet, next to the Publix. If you are interested in Active Life Chiropractic and would like more information, please contact the office manager, Melani Stephens at [email protected] or (615) 758-7373.

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The City of Mt. Juliet announced Monday that its red-light safety cameras began taking photos of redlight runners at designated intersections on December 7. Photo-enforcement cameras will capture still images and video of red-light running violations. During a 30-day warning period, a warning notice will be issued to the vehicle’s registered owner. There will be no fine for this warning notice. At the completion of the warning period, citations will be issued. The photoenforcement cameras are located at 5 intersections: · Lebanon Road & Devonshire · Lebanon Road & Nonaville · Lebanon Road & N. Mt. Juliet · Lebanon Road & Benders Ferry · N. Mt. Juliet Road & Old Lebanon Dirt Road “The warning period will give residents an opportunity to become familiar with the red-light system. We encourage people to slow down and definitely stop on red before the actual citations begin,” said Mt. Juliet Police Chief

Andy Garrett. “This is a public safety program, and our goal is to stop red-light runners and prevent property damage and personal injury collisions resulting from these violations.” Cameras will operate 24-hours a day and capture images of every vehicle running a red light at the intersection. Additionally, warning signs alerting drivers to the red-light cameras have been installed at each location. The program is administered by American Traffic Solutions, Inc. (ATS) with each violation reviewed and approved by the Mt. Juliet Police Department prior to being issued. Red-light camera technology is just one way the City will make local streets safer for everyone. For more information about the City’s red-light safety program, visit: www.cityofmtjuliet.org The City of Mt. Juliet has contracted with American Traffic Solutions Inc. (ATS) which provides red-light and speed camera enforcement programs for more than 200 communities across North America. More information about ATS is available at www.atsol.com or www.RedLightCamera. com.

Mt. Juliet League will have baseball/softball registration on January 9 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. and on January 16 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Registration will be held at Dick’s Sporting Goods, located at 401 S. Mt. Juliet Road (Providence MarketPlace) in Mt. Juliet. More information and online registration available at: www.mjleague.org

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EPE to hold benefit for local child with cancer By Tomi L. Wiley Managing Editor A Mt. Juliet elementary school will host a function for one of its own next week, a benefit for a student who is battling cancer after moving to the area when her family was displaced by Hurricane Katrina. December 15 will be a special night at Elzie Patton Elementary. That night the school is holding Blessings for Bishop: a chili supper, s i l e n t auction and concert to benefit the family of one of its fourth grade students, B i s h o p Mikaelian. Last year Bishop was diagnosed with cancer and is currently undergoing treatment at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital for her rare brain tumor. When she is able, Bishop is attending school with her classmates and friends. All of the items for the dinner and auction have been donated, along with the time and energy of the volunteers to make the benefit happen. This will allow for 100 percent of all ticket sales to go to Bishop and her medical expenses. Donating their time and talent for entertainment is: Keith Sewell, Stephen

Hill, musical trio Graceville, Jeanette VanHook Beaty, the Elzie Patton chorus and a few surprise guests. Chris and Adrienne Scott Photography will be available to take professional photographs of your children and entire family, along with some of your favorite Christmas characters to be photographed with. The cost is $5.00 per image, and the image file will be sent via email, allowing you to print what you choose. T h e s i l e n t auction will be held in the media c e n t e r of Elzie Patton. Bids will be taken from 5 until 6:40 p.m. and the winners will be announced at 6:45 p.m. The concert begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are available for $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children 5th grade and younger, and that price includes dinner and the concert. For more information or to purchase tickets call Elzie Patton Elementary at 615-773-9630, or visit [email protected] and search for Blessings for Bishop. More information and a blog is available on Facebook, search for Blessings for Bishop. Bishop and her family

Big Brothers needs volunteers From staff reports Mt. Juliet-West Wilson Big Brothers needs the community’s help for their annual Food and Toy distribution to be held at the Mt. Juliet Middle School (next to Sonic) 3565 N. Mt. Juliet Road. Help is needed on the evening of Friday, December 18, at 5:30 p.m. and the morning of Saturday. December 19, at 7 a.m. in the school cafeteria to prepare the “Mother’s Toy Store” for parents to shop. Help is also needed on Saturday morning at 7 a.m. to deliver food to needy families in West Wilson County. Volunteers will need room for a minimum of

two (2) boxes of food in your vehicle weighing approx. 40 lbs each. Adult volunteers are needed to serve as shoppers in the Mother’s Toy Store December 19 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Orientation will be at 10 a.m. on how to shop with parents. Volunteers are also needed late Saturday afternoon starting at 4 p.m. to help with the cleanup of the cafeteria in preparation for school on Monday. Volunteers may work any time schedule that they prefer during these time period. Visit www. bigbrothersofmtjuliet.org and click on events page for more information.

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Page 12, The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet, December 9, 2009 HIBBETT, from Page 2 proud of our schools and very proud of Mt. Juliet Christian Academy, because children can learn and serve (the Lord).” “It’s so exciting,” Mrs. Hibbett said of teaching, “because every child is different. But that’s

the funny thing – children haven’t changed, but the world has.” Mrs. Hibbett, who with her shiny white curls and round wireless glasses is also known as Mother Goose for Storytime at the Mt. Juliet Library, sat back and folded her hands.

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“Parents don’t realize they are the example for their children, that they should spend as much time with them as they can because they are who their children look to first.” And as an example, Mrs. Hibbett was one in the late 1960s and early 1970s when she served as a Mt. Juliet city commissioner and then city mayor. Her husband of 50 years, N.C. Hibbett, got her more involved in the inner workings of Mt. Juliet in the early 1960s, when he served as the city’s first mayor just after its incorporation. “I’ve always felt like anybody should be willing to help in your community to make it a better place,” Mrs. Hibbett said. “If not, then you should just get out! People don’t realize what it

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takes to keep a community going, much less have it grow.” Mrs. Hibbett knows all about the growth of Mt. Juliet: she was mayor when city officials realized a red light was needed at the intersection of Mt. Juliet and Lebanon Roads. She and her commission approached the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), which provided the first red light in the city. She said the growth came slowly until around ten years ago, when houses started sprouting throughout the city. “I think it’s an adventure,” Mrs. Hibbett said of the city’s growth. She sat back, smiled, her eyes settling on something far away. “It’s like ‘Little House on the Prairie.’ Going from country to city, you wouldn’t believe it, what those of us who’ve been here so long have seen.” She leaned forward, a light touch. “It’s been delightful.” Mrs. Hibbett said she ran for the mayor’s seat “because I cared and felt the need.” “I knew what a challenge we had ahead of us,” she said, “being so close to Nashville, it’s only natural that it would spread out our way. But it was a hard business to go into, knowing all the rules and regulations that make up a government. I wish more people knew, and paid attention. I learned a lot and enjoyed it.” And just as there was a need and a plan for Mt. Juliet, Mrs. Hibbett believes there is a plan God has for everyone, what she calls “a spiritual calling.” Hers has been teaching, and she started with Metro teaching the third grade before she joined First Baptist Church of Mt. Juliet and began a Kindergarten program there in 1962 – the first in the county. Mt. Juliet Christian Academy was founded 30 years ago, and she has been there ever since. “I taught for half a day, and it was a real privilege to be able to do that,” Mrs. Hibbett noted. “Then I started with the preschool program here (MJCA) and I enjoy it so much now because I’m doing music

with the children. Music makes your heart sing. It is more than necessary.” And although she adores teaching, Mrs. Hibbett, who was raised on a dairy farm in Liberty, TN, said she would have liked to have been a veterinarian, but “back then (the 1940s) that was not a possibility for a lady.” “But I choose to see everything as a blessing,” she said. “God’s plan is in everything you do.” Mrs. Hibbett works at the Mt. Juliet Library “when I’m needed.” She said she has “been blessed by living next door to the library – it’s like an annex.” She is the preschool program director at MJCA, where she spends “a lot of time helping the teachers with a lot of handson learning.” “We’ve been very blessed with the teachers we have. They do it because they want to,” she remarked. “We have a strong pre-K program, with the curriculum and the support of the church.” And now: some fun facts. Mr. and Mrs. Hibbett have three sons, Bobby, John, and Tommy. Her favorite Bible verse is Psalms 100: “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord.” “There should always be joy in your heart,” she nodded curtly. Her favorite meal to eat is breakfast, because she loves to get up early (and go to bed early). “I like to get up at 4:30 a.m. because it’s so quiet,” she whispered. Her favorite sound is birds singing in the early morning. Her favorite word is love. What she admires most in people is kindness. “It has always been a joy to be able to listen to people’s problems and troubles.” Mrs. Hibbett’s personal philosophy is that “there are three things to live by: praise, perseverance, and prayer.” And all three have served her well in her personal spiritual calling: the education of children. “You never know how far it goes,” Mrs. Hibbett said of teaching. “It goes to eternity.”

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it back, that will work,” Elam said during a special called meeting of the city commission on Monday. The county commission is not set to revisit the issue of paying for its portion of the reverse L until March. In the meantime, Mt. Juliet City Manager Randy Robertson said Monday that there is no timeline on when the reverse L will link with the Eastern Connector and connect to the Beckwith interchange. The majority of that decision, he said, is up to TDOT officials.

“I think that’s a better plan than taking out a loan and paying interest.” While on a local radio program, Mt. Juliet Mayor Linda Elam responded to the issue of the county borrowing money to pay the city by saying she “understands the rationale, but Mt. Juliet borrowed the money, too, and is paying interest.” “If the county doesn’t feel it can provide (the funds) today but in December can come up with a date to pay

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Community Calendar MJ FFA Food Drive December 11 Mt. Juliet FFA will be collecting non-perishable food at the Old Hickory/Mt. Juliet Tractor Supply Store on Saturday, December 5. Another collection will be held on Friday, December 11, at Mt. Juliet High School during the Mt. Juliet vs. Gallatin basketball games. Donations will be given to West Wilson Big Brothers to be distributed to less fortunate families. Please support this great cause.

Annual Christmas Train Show December 12 Anyone interested in trains be they seasoned collectors or young children who are fans of “Thomas the Tank Engine” will enjoy model train layouts of various gauges in operation, along with over 200 tables of trains and train related items for sale on Saturday, December 12. There will be actual trains available for children to play with and experience the fun of making their own entertainment. Several complete train sets will be given away during the day by special drawings for children only. The 16th Annual Christmas Toy Train Show in the Agricultural building - Tennessee State Fairgrounds. The show is open to the public from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Children and the young at heart will thrill to the site of model trains traveling through mountains and carrying make believe passengers to far away places. For more information about TCA or about seeing the layouts in Nashville, Tennessee, please visit http://www.dixiedivisiontca. com/music-city/index.html or contact: Jim Tate, President, Music City Chapter TCA, Nashville, 615-758-6003.

Big Brothers Toy and Food Drive registration Through December 13 West Wilson Big Brothers of Mt. Juliet annual Christmas Toy and Food program is gearing up. Families in need of food and toys are required to pre-register and may do so at the Charlie Daniels Park Community Center through December 13 from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. Monday - Friday. Applications are also available at the Mt. Juliet Help Center during their normal operating hours. Due to the increased need in our community, pre-registration is essential and required. Families that do not register will shop after all pre-registered families have been served and may not receive as many gifts. Visit www.bigbrothersofmt.org for more information.

Reflections from an Old Friend The Wonderful Memories With My Buddies/Buddys As I thought about writing this article I wondered if anyone would know what I was talking about when I mentioned my Buddys. I knew at first most reading the article would think of friends when I mentioned Buddys. Well, my friends, I will actually be talking about two different kinds of Buddies/Buddys. The first buddies were my friends. Oddly enough I still refer to most of my friends as my buddies. I guess it was what most guys called their friends when I was growing up. I feel like I had and have plenty of Buddies. These are the guys I can call in a moments notice and know without a doubt they will be there. I can think of Todd, Keith, Tim, Joe, Brent and Larry to name just a few that I can always count on. They are my Buddies and we have lots of fond memories and fun. I also have fond memories of my other Buddys. Now, you are probably saying to yourself, there are not two types of buddy/buddies. Well, in my case I have dealt with two forms of Buddies/Buddys. When I was a kid in grade school and beyond Mom and Dad couldn’t afford to buy me Chuck Taylor Sneakers. I really wanted a nice pair of high top Chuck Taylor Sneakers but Mom and Dad simply couldn’t afford them. As a result I had to wear what were called Buddys. Buddys were very cheap sneakers that squeaked when you walked down the tile hallways at school. They wouldn’t last long either. When they would get dirty mom would use white nurses shoe polish to make them look new again. I can still remember the kids with Chuck Taylor Sneakers making fun of my Buddys. At the time it made me feel bad. I remember telling mom how much I wanted Chuck Taylor Sneakers. Mom and Dad both worked hard, but simply couldn’t afford them. Mom and Dad then suggested that I work extra jobs to earn enough money to buy a pair. Needless to say, that was one of the best things my mom and dad ever did for me. As a result of their suggestion I started working when I was twelve at Minnie Pearls Chicken making $1.50 per hour. In no time I was able to buy a pair of Chuck Taylor Sneakers. I can still remember putting them on for the first time. I can also remember strutting down the halls of school like I was something special. Now that I’m older I truly realize how important that suggestion was from Mom and Dad. It taught me about hard work and the value of a dollar. Those Chuck Taylor Sneakers, that first job and getting older have now made me realize that I have indeed had and have many buddies/ buddys in my lifetime. In an odd kind of way I wish I had kept an old pair of those Buddy Sneakers for I now understand what a life changing moment they would create for me. I now look back fondly on those Buddys Sneakers for those sneakers and my Buddies have made a lifetime of happy memories for me. We never know what will create happy memories and life changing moments in our lives. As you read earlier in the article, I ended up getting the Chuck Taylor Sneakers that I wanted so badly, but I really miss my buddys/buddies. Thanks Buddies/Buddys

MJ Senior Center Health Fair January 20 Mt. Juliet Senior Center Senior Health Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, January 20, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. If you are interested in participating, please contact Donna Stephens or Ruth Boner at the Center (615-758-9114). Tables will be provided. Space is limited, so please respond early.

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Mt. Juliet will certainly be in the holiday spirit this Saturday when it hosts the annual Christmas Parade, including appearances by two men who are literally high-flyers: an astronaut and the jolly old elf himself. Barry “Butch” Wilmore, formerly of Mt. Juliet and a graduate of Mt. Juliet High School who recently returned from a trip to the International Space Station, is slated to serve as this year’s Grand Marshall during the Christmas Parade, which begins at 11 a.m. Also setting down in town will be Santa himself, taking some time out of his hectic schedule to visit Mt. Juliet, so bundle up the kiddos and line them up. The parade route will begin at West Wilson Elementary on N. Mt. Juliet Road and will end on Division Street. The Mt. Juliet Noon Rotary Club will be stationed with their mobile concession trailer at the Valley Center this weekend for the annual Mt. Juliet Christmas Parade.

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PETS MISSING CALICO - Black, White, Orange. Small Female. Missing since 12-1-09. Poplar Ridge Subd., Stanley Dr. area. Call 449-1425.

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WANTED CASH FOR GUITARS amps, keyboards, drums, etc. call Ray 615-512-1989.

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