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MJHS alum Alysha Clark, center in white, played with her Lady Radiers at MTSU against the formidable UT Lady Vols last week in an all-around astounding game with a sell-out crowd. See the story on page 10, written by special guest writer Shaee Flatt. ~ Photo by Mark Hinesley

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Once again, Silver Springs Baptist Church, Lebanon Road at Benders Ferry, Mt. Juliet will portray what it may have been like to be a guest in Bethlehem when Jesus was born through the dramatic presentation, In Bethlehem Inn. This year’s edition is the fifteenth year of production with each year adding something new to the presentation. Performances will be on December 2 through December 5. Performance times are 6:30 p.m. each evening with a Saturday matinee at 4:30 p.m. The total production includes over forty characters that have been working for months on the production. In Bethlehem Inn, written by John Carter and produced by special arrangement with Contemporary Drama Service, is locally directed by Cathy Postell. Those in attendance at In Bethlehem Inn actually become a part of the cast as the drama literally takes place all around them. A first century-type meal is also enjoyed during the one and half hour performance. On the way to the inn, you will stroll through the Jerusalem marketplace and encounter many actors portraying town’s people. A trip to the stable, which features live animals, to view the Christ child is the highlight of the evening. Although there is no admission charge for In Bethlehem Inn reservations

Diann Ambrose pours water for a participant in the Bethlehem Inn are a must. Reservations can be made this year by calling the 24-hour reservation/ information line: 641-0280 or by emailing [email protected]. Those wanting to find out more information can also visit the church’s website at www.silverspringsbaptist. com. Those wanting to bring canned goods for the

Mt. Juliet Help Center are welcome to do so. The building is handicap accessible. A nursery is provided for children from birth to three. Guests will need to indicate their need of childcare when making reservations. Pastor Russ Stephens invites all to come and experience In Bethlehem Inn.

The Cedar Creek Community Band will hold their Holiday Concert on Monday, December 14, at 7 p.m. in the Mt. Juliet High School Theater, 1800 Curd Rd, in Mt. Juliet. TIckets are $5 for adults, and children 12 and under are free! Please come out and support the group that has continued to grow in size, and in musical quality. For more information, contact the director, Sherie Grossman, at [email protected], or 754-9454.

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Complaint calls for investigation into City Codes Department, police actions By Tomi L. Wiley Managing Editor A Mt. Juliet man who has filed an official complaint against the City Codes Department after being slapped with simple assault charges against a Codes official said he “feels like a victim,” according to his attorney, and doesn’t want what happened to him to happen to anyone else.

Garrett said that, according to the police report, Thomas went to his truck to find a form for Donathan to fill out as “a notice to show cause as to why he should not be cited.” He said Donathan was “yelling for them to get off his property, and it all went downhill from there.” “He got in (Thomas’s)

said Donathan needed to make an official complaint, which Donathan has, and has attached his petition with the complaint. Chaffin said he also advised Donathan to file a counter-warrant against the codes enforcer for criminal trespassing, but that police said he couldn’t do that since the matter was already under investigation. “They can but wouldn’t,” Chaffin said. “The criminal trespassing charge would have been separate from his charge.” Garrett said Donathan’s complaint also calls for an investigation into the police department and Garrett, whereas Garrett “found him guilty in” another local newspaper when Garrett said Donathan struck Thomas instead of

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Attorney J a s o n C h a f f i n said his client, Shannon Donathan, of Curd Road in Mt. Juliet, has filed a complaint against the Mt. Juliet Codes Department which calls, according to Mt. Juliet Police Chief Andy Garrett, for an investigation into the department and the conduct of Codes Enforcer Steve Thomas. Chaffin also said that Donathan has a petition with “a number in the double digits” of people in his Curd Road area who have had “similar experiences” with Thomas. On November 10, Thomas and Codes Enforcer Adam Meadors paid Donathan a visit after they saw two vehicles on Donathan’s property which Thomas said appeared inoperable, which is against codes, Chaffin said Tuesday. The codes enforcers had been inspecting an adjacent property for a ditch drainage issue when they saw the cars and returned a few days later. Chaffin said a heated discussion followed concerning the vehicles, which Donathan said are operable and which should then be registered. Donathan said he didn’t have time to deal with any violation at the moment, since he had to get to work, and Thomas could leave any paperwork in his mailbox. Thomas, according to Chaffin, then went to his truck, and in the meantime Meadors spoke with Donathan. When Thomas returned, Chaffin said, Thomas shoved Donathan, saying “Get out of my face.” Donathan “may have had physical contact” with Thomas as he recovered, “shocked,” by being shoved. Chaffin said Donathan’s hand “may have come in contact with (Thomas’s) face,” but he was responding to being pushed by Thomas.

face, and he asked Mr. Donathan to back up,” Garrett said, citing the police report. “(Thomas) put his hand out, and Donathan hit him upside the head.” Chaffin, however, described the opposite. “He stumbled backward after (Thomas) pushed him, and his hand flung out,” Chaffin said. “He had been looking down at the paperwork when he was shoved, and he was shocked. He may have struck (Thomas), but it was out of the shock of being attacked like that.” Chaffin added that Meadors tried to “diffuse” the situation. “ S h a n n o n (Donathan)’s wife was a witness. She said Meadors told Thomas, ‘Hey man, just calm down, let’s go, just calm down. Let’s leave,’ and they finally did.” Chaffin said that other people agree with Donathan and have signed his petition, “acknowledging some tactics” allegedly used by the Codes department for enforcement of the rules. Chaffin said Donathan’s wife wanted to call the police, but that Donathan “didn’t want to make a mountain out of a molehill” and called the City Codes Department instead. He said Donathan left a message with Chief Building Officer Gary Branham 15-20 minutes after the altercation. However, Mt. Juliet police arrived at Donathan’s door some two hours later with a warrant for Donathan’s arrest for simple assault against Thomas. Garrett said Donathan was “no trouble while being booked,” and that he in turn said the policemen were gracious and polite. Chaffin said Branham returned the phone call two days later and

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Cash, which operates a building that is much closer to the street and does not have full brick on the sides as ours does. Lori Landry and Jay Cameli expressed concern that ESC was asking for permission vs. forgiveness as Quick Cash had done. Fortunately Ms. Isabella Ford corrected them and pointed out that apparently they had forgotten that they provided the Quick Cash variance after construction. This point was not recorded in the Chronicle article. And finally, during the very same Planning Commission meeting an adjacent property owner,

Clairrene’s Collectibles, was granted a variance to enclose the front and side of their overhang with metal. This is directly on Lebanon Road and highly visible. I thought the purpose of the Planning Commission was to allow reasonable waivers as they did for Clairrene’s and Quick Cash. Why would we require a business in our city to make a significant expenditure that does not benefit our community? Sincerely, Peter Schulert, CEO ESC Lab Sciences

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saying Donathan “allegedly” struck him. “I said allegedly, it just wasn’t printed like that,” Garrett said on Tuesday. “But the police report is public knowledge, and I was just giving public knowledge.” Donathan is set to appear in General Sessions Court in Lebanon on December 22. Chaffin said he advised his client to appeal to a magistrate in Lebanon for the criminal trespassing charge, but that Donathan “feels like a victim” and only wants an investigation into the Codes Department enforcement

policies and not for this to happen to someone else. Mt. Juliet City Manager Randy Robertson responded via email to a request for comment by submitting a letter sent to Donathan. “Please know I, as well as those on your correspondence listed as ‘courtesy copies’ are aware of the incident occurring at your residence on 10 November 2009,” the letter states. “I understand criminal charges have been filed related to that incident and that the matter is scheduled to be heard in Wilson County Criminal Court. At this time, I believe

that the state judicial system is the best forum to resolve the issues raised in your letter.” Meadors did not respond to request for comment by press time Tuesday. “From what his petition says and the names there, other people are acknowledging this behavior,” Chaffin said. “We’ll just have to see what an investigation turns up. Normally I wouldn’t advise a client to comment on an ongoing case, but he’s right in this one and just wants his story out there so maybe it won’t happen to someone else.”

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Shoplifting team foiled on Black Friday MJ sees ‘brisk’ sales By Tomi L. Wiley Managing Editor During what has been described as a “quiet but successful” Black Friday weekend in Mt. Juliet, police officers foiled and apprehended a team of shoplifters who had hit several area retailers and are facing felony theft charges, authorities said Tuesday. Michael Demonde Starks, 24, and Erica Nicole James, 24, both of Lebanon, were arrested at Providence just after 8 p.m. Friday. Mt. Juliet Police Officer Mike Roundtree saw the loss prevention officer from TJ Maxx involved “in a scuffle on the sidewalk” outside the store, according to MJPD Det. David Stolinsky and the filed police report. Starks had approximately $900 in stolen clothing which was returned to TJ Maxx that day, and a search of the suspect’s vehicle revealed approximately $1,000 worth of stolen merchandise from Dollar General Store and various area retailers. Stolinsky said the investigation as to which Dollar General the merchandise came from is still ongoing. According to the report, one of the suspects allegedly had a knife. Both Starks and James have been charged with theft of merchandise over $500, which are felony charges, Stolinsky said. Their General Sessions Court date is January 12, 2010, and Stolinsky said they will most likely be bound over to the Grand Jury. “Other than that, it was very quiet,” Stolinsky said, adding that people were camped out at Best Buy in Providence beginning at 9 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, and at 4:45 a.m. on Black Friday there were around 2,000 people waiting to get into Target. “There was a line outside of LifeWay Christian Bookstore,” Stolinsky said. “Last year the crowds dropped off around noon, but this year Providence was steady all day, and there were no real traffic problems except people trying to leave.” Mt. Juliet Economic Development Director Kenny Martin said that JC Penny

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HALEY, Michael Wayne Michael Wayne Haley, of Mt. Juliet, TN was born December 11, 1948, and passed away November 26, 2009 at the age of 60. He was preceded in death by his parents, www.sycamoresterrace.com Thomas Haley, Sr. and Jewel Burns Haley and brother Larry Haley. He is survived by: wife, Marilyn Colgate Haley of Mt. Juliet, TN; daughters, Stephanie (Barry) Estes of Burns, TN, Hollie Haley of Dickson, TN; brothers, Tom (Gloria) Haley and Steve Haley of Dickson, TN; grandchildren, Emmy Please join Sellars Funeral Home at Mt. Juliet for our annual Lynn and Easton Estes of Burns, TN; sister-n-law, Billie Pro (Chris) Flowers of Donelson, Co po se n TN; step-daughter, Leah s Si tru d Fu te fo ctio (Tim) Hedge of Tullahoma, ne r N n ral ew TN; step-grandchildren, in H o 20 me T.C., MaryCate and Jay 10 Hedge, Kaitlyn Flowers, Rick and Nick Carter; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services were conducted 9 a.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at Bond Memorial Chapel. Interment Wilson County’s ONLY COMPLETE with military honors Funeral Services Provider: followed at 11 a.m. at Middle x 2 Funeral Homes Tennessee State Veterans x Crematory Cemetery. In lieu of flowers x Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens memorials may be made to x Pet Cemetery St. Judes Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to the Sellars Funeral Home Sellars Funeral Home at Mt. Juliet American Heart Association, 313 West Baddour Parkway 2250 N. Mt. Juliet Road 1101 Northchase Parkway, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 Lebanon, TN 37087 Suite 1, Marietta, GA 615-758-5459 615-444-9393 30067. Visitation was 4-7 Locally Owned & Operated since 2007 Locally Owned & Operated since 2002 p.m. Sunday and 4-6:30p. m. Monday ending with a Obituary Line 615-758-8818 Masonic service 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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Obituaries KING, Clarence E., “Clancy” Clarence E. “Clancy” King, age 83, of Mt. Juliet, TN died Thursday, November 26, 2009. Mr. King was a member of Mt. Juliet Church of Christ. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps serving during WWII. Mr. King was the son of the late, E.A. and Mary Ella Lowe King. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Erma Aker. He is survived by: wife, Nancy Barnett King; daughters, Melissa (David) King Burka and Konni (Jeff) King Tharp; grandchildren, Kevin (Summer) Cook, Scott Burka, Todd Burka, and Ryley Tharp; greatgrandchild, Colten Cook; sister, GeNell Grabber; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, November 28, 2009 at Bond Memorial Chapel with David Shannon and Royce Sartain officiating. Interment with military honors followed at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens. Active pallbearers were Scott Burka, Todd Burka, Kevin Cook, Don Humphrey, Mitch Poskevich and Marc Rinks. Honorary pallbearers will be the Elders at Mt. Juliet Church of Christ. Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615)773-2663. Obit Line (615)641-2663, www.bondmemorial.com SMITH, Perry Mizell Perry Mizell Smith, age 73 of Portland (formerly of Mt. Juliet) passed away Sunday, November 29, 2009. Mr. Smith was retired from Ford Glass after 39 years of service. He grew up in Mt. Juliet and graduated from Mt. Juliet High School. He enjoyed bluegrass Gospel music and playing the mandolin and harmonica with his family and friends. He was a bowling league champion. He loved to ride horses and to go camping. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his parents, Porter Mizell and Mary Edna Burton Smith. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Pam Smith; daughters, Tonya Waldron and Tracy D. Smith; son, Terry W. (Velma) Smith; step-children, Shannon (Mark) French, Shelley (Robert) Martin and M. Shane Mosley; brothers, Raymond T.(Lawanna) Smith of Marietta, GA and Warren (Carolyn) Smith of Lebanon; sister, Evelyn (Thelbert) Powell of Mt. Juliet and Mary Jo (Johnny) Harper of Lebanon; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services will be Wednesday, December 2, at 2 p.m. at Sellars at Mt. Juliet with Bro. Bill Smith officiating. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, December 1, from 4-9 p.m. and Wednesday, December 2, from noon until time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to any Hospice organization. Arrangements by Sellars Funeral Home at Mt. Juliet, 2250 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122, 615-758-5459, Obituary Line 615-758-8818, www.sellarsfuneralservices.com

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From left to right, Frank Henderson, Ed Rice, and Larry Capps pose with a life-size cardboard cutout of Barry “Butch” Wilmore, the Atlantis pilot who returned Friday from a trip to the International Space Station. The men have either coached Wilmore in his youth or known him since then. Rice said he coached Wilmore in Little League but never expected the astronaut to remember those days from when Wilmore was eight years old. “It was an honor for all of us, and a fun trip,” Rice said. “It was a chance of a lifetime to watch one of our own boys do something like that, and I wouldn’t have missed it for anything.” Wilmore has accumulated over 5,900 flight hours and 663 carrier landings, all in tactical jet aircrafts, and has received multiple aviation honors. He made history as the pilot of the last space shuttle crew rotation flight to or from the space station. He will serve as this year’s Grand Marshall for the annual Mt. Juliet Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 14, at 11 a.m. ~ Photo submitted

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MJHS standout and multiple award-winner Alysha Clark, far right in white, played against the Lady Vols in a record-setting game on Nov. 25. ~ Photo by Mark Hinesley

By Shaee Flatt Special to The Chronicle On Wednesday, November 25, the MTSU Lady Raiders hosted legendary Coach Pat Summitt and the #5 ranked Tennessee Lady Vols. The record-setting crowd of 11, 802 at the Murphy Center were all behind the Lady Raiders with the exception of just a few Orange shirts seated behind the basket. “You can look at the crowd that was here and know the people in this area embrace women’s

basketball and support it,” said Summitt of the crowd. “Rick (Insell) has done a great job getting out, recruiting and supporting the game.” Middle Tennessee might have had a few early game jitters, including AllAmerican Alysha Clark; Clark missed her first four shots from the field and was only 1-6 with 3 points in the first half. With number 22 in white and blue shutdown, Summitt’s squad opened up a deficit that was too hard to overcome in the second half resulting in a 69-52 Lady Vols victory. Summitt’s Lady Vols controlled the first half with ease led by forward Glory Johnson’s 12 points and 6 rebounds. “I worked really hard in the off season with my shot and even I was surprised with some of the outside shots that went in tonight, it was just a good night for me and the whole team,” Johnson said. The Lady Vols had a 35-24 lead at the half. The second half saw Mt. Juliet High School alum Alysha Clark catch fire as she poured in 20 points in

the half on way to a game high 23 points in the game. The effort was not enough however as the Lady Raiders were never able to get the lead down under double digits in the second half in route to the 69-52 win for Tennessee. Johnson led the Vols with 21 points to go along with 12 rebounds. Lady Raiders Head Coach Rick Insell made it clear that although he was proud of his team’s effort, by no means does the team like losing to anyone, no matter who it is. “Do we like losing to them? No, but we could have easily scheduled some teams we would have manhandled but that isn’t the way you prepare for big games down the road such as the NCAA Tournament, I think playing teams like Tennessee and LSU will help us down the road.” The win improved Summitt’s career coaching record to a staggering 1,009193. She is no doubt one of the great coaches in all of basketball and it was great to have her here in town for this very special night.

Yoga and Pilates are now being offered at the Mt. Juliet Community Center. Yoga is offered Monday and Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. and Tuesday at 6 p.m. Pilates will be offered Monday and Wednesday at 10 a.m., and there will be a Yoga/Pilates mix Saturday at 10:30 a.m. The MJ Community Center is located at Charlie Daniels Park. For more information call Kat Woodson at 758-6522.

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Beacon Literacy names Instructor of the Year Beacon Literacy announced Friday its third annual recipient of Instructor of the Year. This award is presented each year to a Beacon Instructor who demonstrates a commitment to the Beacon Literacy Remedial Reading program, achieves or exceeds expected goals when working with students, maintains active communication with Beacon Literacy regarding student gains, student needs and program concerns, and strives to improve his or her working knowledge of the program. The 2009 Instructor of the Year award has been presented to Margie Anderson of the Literacy Council of Sumner County (LCSC). Anderson has been using the Beacon system for over ten years and consistently achieves or exceeds expected gains with her students. Anderson works very closely with her students, maintaining a real connection with their

lives and always strives to ensure that her students receive the very best and most appropriate interventions, whether that is through Beacon or other methods. Anderson also works very closely with Beacon on several other projects and has assisted us in ensuring that we are able to provide the very best interventions to our students, as well. Anderson is the youngest of six children from a small town in South Central Illinois. She and her husband of 31 years, Steven, have two children, David and Matthew. In her free time, Mrs. Anderson enjoys gardening, bird watching and spending time with her friends and family. A resident of Hendersonville since 1986, Anderson has been with the LCSC for 23 years and has had a tremendous impact on the lives of countless children and adults in the area. “We at Beacon are proud to call Mrs. Margie Anderson a member of our

Garr’s Rental & Feed hosts Annual Open House on featuring pet photos with Santa Photo sessions will benefit New Leash on Life On Saturday, December 5, December 12 and December 19, Garr’s Rental & Feed in Mt. Juliet invites the community to its annual Open House where pets (and families) can have their photos taken with Santa. The popular event will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Due to the wonderful response and interest last year, we’ve added a n o t h e r Saturday when you can bring your pet for a photo,” said Roy Garr, president and owner of Garr’s Rental and Feed. “It’s great fun for everyone. Many families use this picture on their holiday greeting cards.” The pet (and family) photos will be taken by a professional photographer; the cost for a 5x7 photo is $10.00. Families can bring their own cameras and take a picture for a sitting fee of $5.00. A percentage of the proceeds from the photo sessions will be donated to New Leash on Life (formerly

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Community Calendar JECDB Meeting December 3 The Joint Economic & Community Development Board Executive Committee will meet at 7:45 a.m. on Thursday, December 3, at the JECDB office located at 115 N Castle Heights Ave, Suite 102, Lebanon.

Tennessee Season to Remember December 3 Governor Phil Bredesen and First Lady Andrea Conte will host the seventh annual “Tennessee Season to Remember,” a holiday memorial service for families and friends who have lost a loved one to homicide. The public is invited to attend this year’s ceremony at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 3, in the House Chambers located on the second floor of the State Capitol. Parking is available downtown and admission is open. For more information about the event, please contact the Office of the First Lady at (615) 741-7846.

MJ Holiday Craft Fair December 4, 5 & 6 City of Mt Juliet Parks and Recreation Department will be having their first Holiday Craft Fair Friday, December 4, from 12 until 7 p.m., Saturday, December 5 from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 6, from 12 until 3 p.m. It will be inside the Mt. Juliet Community Center in Charlie Daniels Park. Come shopping for that unique and one of a kind holiday gift for that special someone. For booth rental information call 615-7586522. Booth space is limited and on a first come first served basis.

Director of Elections to speak December 5 Tennessee’s Director of Elections Mark Goins will speak to Wilson County citizens this Saturday, December 5, at the Providence Logan’s Roadhouse Grill in Mt. Juliet at 9:15 a.m. Goins was appointed as the new Coordinator of Elections under Tre’ Hargett when Hargett became the new Secretary of State following the 2008 elections. Goins will address election issues that the department is working on for the upcoming elections and legislative session. For questions, please email [email protected].

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.

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Reflections from an Old Friend Thefts, Burglaries, Personal Safety and the Holiday Season Even in a great and wonderful community like Mt. Juliet, auto burglaries, auto thefts and robberies do occur. And with Christmas and the Holiday Season just around the corner, I felt it important to remind all citizens of the importance of using good crime prevention techniques to protect your hard earned investments and yourself. As we all know, thieves make their living by stealing and robbing honest citizens of their property, all while still getting a good nights rest. That’s why we must work together at combating and preventing thefts and burglaries. The harder we work at preventing these crimes will make it even for harder for the thieves and crooks to succeed with their dirty deeds. And as we all know, thieves don’t like to work honestly, and they really don’t like to work hard. If you make yourself an easy target, they’ll get you every time. So let’s join forces to combat these evil forces and win the battle against crime. Crime is a huge deterrent to Economic Development and the last thing any community wants to be known for. With teamwork we can keep our community crime free and on the right track of increased Economic Development and a prosperous business community. Below is a list of crime prevention techniques: 1. Never leave your keys in your vehicle or leave your vehicle running while unattended. 2. Never hide your keys in your vehicle. Thieves think like we do and tend to hide things in the same places. 3. Never leave shopping bags and valuables in your vehicle. If you must do so either lock them in the trunk or out of view. 4. Park in well lighted areas. 5. Always lock your steering column. 6. Don’t advertise expensive stereo equipment or sound systems. 7. Use wheel locks on custom wheels and tires. 8. Invest in a car alarm. 9. Never leave your vehicle unlocked. 10. Know your vehicles tag and serial numbers for quick reference. 11. Have keys in hand and finger on the panic button in case you are attacked. The sounding of the alarm can scare away attackers and alert other citizens. 12. Always be aware of your surroundings. Never get complacent. These are only a few crime prevention tips. The best tip is to trust your instincts and use common sense. Crime can happen anywhere at any time. Don’t give the crooks and thieves the upper hand. Let’s join hands to stop this from happening in the first place. Mt. Juliet is a great place to live, shop and play. Together we can keep it that way.

MJHS Holiday Concert December 3 Mt. Juliet High School will host a holiday concert and silent auction to benefit the MJHS Band of Gold on Thursday, December 3. Tickets are $3.00 at the door, auction bidding begins at 5 p.m. and the concert starts at 6:30 p.m. This is a take-away bake sale to benefit the combined arts, so you can bid, buy, and then enjoy your auction items as you watch the holiday concert. Donations to the silent auction will be from local bakeries and families. For more information call the school at 615-758-5606.

Baseball Training Camp December 4 MJHS Baseball Training Camp will be held Friday, December 4, at Mt. Juliet High School and the indoor baseball hitting facility. The camp will be run by Coach Mark Purvis, assistant coaches, varsity players and college players (former MJHS players). Camp will cover all fundamentals: pitching, hitting, defense, base running and game situations. Dinner will be provided. Concessions will also be open if campers would like to purchase snacks. What to bring: shorts, t-shirt, sweats, ball cap, 1 glove, 1 bat turf or tennis shoes (no cleats), sleeping bag (for overnighters), money for snacks. Make sure your name is on all items. All pickup will be at the South Side of the Main Building at 11 p.m. or 7 a.m. Parents will be given a ticket, you mush have that ticket to pick up your child. For more information contact Michelle Osborn at 615-477-2608 or email [email protected].

A Christmas Tradition: Toy 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.

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CHILD CARE Childcare in My home. $65 a week. I provide the meals and snacks. Lots of great references. Certified thru the State Certificate program. Call Jenny. 615-7738259 or 615-753-3620. ___________________________ Mrs. Jo’s Child Care. 18 years experience. Evenings & Nights available. Mt. Juliet area. 754-7957. P

ELECTRICAL

CONCRETE

CONCRETE SPECIALIST OF TENNESSEE Specializing in aggregate stamped & all custom concrete

COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL Parking Lots • Building Slabs • Masonry • Retaining Walls Concrete Repair • Driveways • Sidewalks • Sealing • Storm Shelters • Pole Barns Prompt Service • Free Estimates Within 24 Hours 30 Years Experience • Insured & Licensed Call Ricky Jones 615-585-6586

DOZER BOBCAT, BUSH HOGGING, DUMP TRUCK, BACKHOE. Concrete work. Fill Dirt and Gravel. Portable Welding. FREE Estimates. Cell 3470433, 754-0090. I

ELECTRICAL HEROES HEATING & AIR. 24/7 service at regular rates. Amazing service - Affordable rates. Service all brands. Free estimates on new installations. Call Brad 615852-9156 or 615-449-8666. Mt. Juliet. P 12-16 ___________________________

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FOR RENT “REDUCED” Old Hickory/Lakewood Duplex. 2 BR, Brick, 1 Bath. On quiet dead end street. Lease/Deposit. $525.00. 615-881-6445. I ___________________________ DUPLEX - Mt. Juliet. 2 Bedroom. $550 month Deposit & References. 758-5109, 754-7675. Call between 5pm -10pm. I TC ___________________________ Mt. Juliet/Old Hickory. 3BR, 1.5 Bath. Full Basement, Central H/A. 2 car carport. Renovated. $995. per month + Deposit. 615479-5490. I TC ___________________________ WE PAY THE LIGHT BILL! We Pay the Water Bill! We Pay the Trash Pickup! NO Deposit required. NO Lease required. Buildings for $.50 a square foot. Mechanics, Body Shop, etc. 207-9140 Jim. I TC ___________________________ HOME FOR RENT: 3 bedroom, 2 bath. 2,000 sq. ft. 2 car garage. Chandler Point. No pets. $1,275 month. 615969-4769. I 12-2 _________________________ House - Benders Ferry Road. 3BR, 2BA. All appliances included. References Required. $800 a month plus deposit. 2828-4696. P

FOR RENT Stoner Creek Apartments 1 Bedroom starts at $327 2 Bedroom starts at $402 Partial utilities paid 127 Belinda Pkwy.

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ELECTRICAL ARC ELECTRICAL SERVICES. Call for all your electrical needs. Competitive rates. 754-9790.

FOR RENT 3 Bedroom, 1 bath home. Eat in kitchen, pool, large deck, patio enclosed w/privacy fence. Central Heat/Air. All appliances included. Convenient to Providence, shopping & lakes. $950 month. 615-586-5829. P 122

Creating a new standard of apartment living by giving you the finest features available in our lovely and peaceful surroundings Offering beautifully renovated 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartment homes, with all the special touches. Stop by and find your new home with us. Phone: 615-754-4590 Fax: 615-758-0706 [email protected]

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FOR SALE 1) High Quality Full Mattress Set. New w/Warranty. Can deliver. Lists $240.00, sacrifice $117.00. New Queen Set Lists $299, Sell $127. 615-394-0861.2) New King Mattress set in plastic. Never used. Warranty inc. Retails for $360. Will sell for $187. 615-5755992. 3) Bedroom set-Cherry or pine finish. Queen/ Full Bedroom Set $397.00 Mike, 615-394-0861. New in boxes. Lists $999.00. Will sell for $567.00. Lay-away available. Can deliver. 615-394-0861.4) All new, all leather Sofa & Loveseat. No vinyl!!! Lists $1899, will sell for $957.00. Lay-a-way available. Can deliver. 615394-0861. 5) Queen Memory Foam Mattress Brand new with warranty $287.00. Also, have a boxspring if needed. Call Mike at 615-394-0891 w/ questions. 615-3940861. I TC _____________________ Square Bale Hay For Sale. Call 405-3784 or 405-8513. ___________________________ Assorted sizes concrete blocks, flue liners, misc. stone. 758-5241 leave message. I 12-2 ___________________________ Baby equipment - Graco Baby swing. Removable bouncy seat. Musical. Like new. $50. Fisher Price Intellitainer - play seat. 3 mos. to ? All toys and all musical things work-$30. 443-7086 or 415-0775. ___________________________ New Energy Star rated 39 1/4 x 73 1/2 windows- Low E. Colonial grids. Tilt cleaning $ 175. Call 758-8060 for details. P 12-2 FIREWOOD - Seasoned Oak,

FIREWOOD Ashe, Hickory - mixed. Pick up or delivered. Call Steve 758-0368. I 11-25 ___________________________ Firewood for Sale. Pick up or delivered. Call Mickey. 615-579-8319 or 615-7583893. P 01-6 MOVING SALE - Dec. 4 &

GARAGE SALES 5, 7:30 - 4pm. 2114 PONTY POOL DRIVE, Mt. Juliet. Chandler Pointe Subdivision. Sofa, large curio cabinet, new Whirlpool washer & dryer, wrought iron furniture, gas grille, bicycles, king size linens, rattan bar stools, china, and vacuum cleaner.

CLASSIFIEDS GARAGE SALES CHRISTMAS SALE - Inside . Good selection at BARGAIN PRICES. Shop and save money. Follow signs. 424 REMBRANDT. Friday & Saturday, Dec. 4 & 5.

HELP WANTED Drivers/Teams. Established or we will set up. Team Freight Demands. Excellent Income. Nashville Terminal. 866-823-0361. P 12-2 ___________________________ Part Time Maintenance Position. Available in Mt. Juliet area. Please send Resume and qualifications to [email protected] by Dec. 1st. I 12-2 ___________________________ Full Time Position Opening Posting W H T N , Christian Television Network. Full Time Master Control Operator position for Christian Television Station. Christian Television Station has Full Time position open in Master Control. Shift Monday - Friday 1 - 8 PM. Position requires good computer skills and technical aptitude. Candidate will be a team player and ministry minded. Position works holidays. No Phone Calls Please. WHTN is an equal opportunity employer. Send resume with salary requirements in strict confidence to: WHTN 9582 Lebanon Road Mount Juliet, TN 37122 ATTN: Master Control Opening ___________________________

HOME FOR SALE

HOME IMPROVEMENT DIAMOND 13 BARN BUILDERS. Pole Barns & Skid Steer Work. Call 7148052. [email protected] ___________________________ TOMMY’S BUILDERS REMODELING. Room Additions, Electrical, Plumbing, Painting, Gutters, Siding, Decks, Roofing, Drywall & Repairs. 30 years experience. Bonded & Insured. 405-8179. ___________________________ HARD WOOD FLOORS Installation, sand and finish, refinish old floors. Terry Pearson 754-8385 TC ___________________________ CONCEPT BUILDERS - Sunrooms, additions, remodeling, screened patios & garages. ROOFING. FREE Estimates Licensed & insured. 754-6390 or 9736690 I TC ___________________________ LANGLEY HOME IMPROVEMENTS. All types of remodeling. Room Additions, decks, sunrooms, bath rooms. FREE Estimates. Licensed - BondedInsured 390-7010 or 7580094 I TC ___________________________ ESTES ROOFING. 22 Years Experience. Great rates. FREE Estimates. Workmanship Warranty. Wilson County’s most trusted roofing company. 443-3210

FINISH CARPENTER 758-9954 ● 30 Years ● Experience ● Free Estimates For All Your Remodeling Needs

3.23 ACRES and White Aluminum Siding Home for Sale. 3 miles from I40, exit 239. 3 bedrooms 2 new baths. Completely remodeled, new septic,new carpet,new plumbing, new roof. Ready for YOU! Call Richard Macon, 615-9698151. C21 Jones Realty & Auction. 526 W. Main St. Lebanon. 615-444-3752. Firm Lic. # 1124. ___________________________ DOUBLEWIDE Home for Sale. Must be moved. $14,000. Call for appointment. 977-1924. 31 Riverview Road, Mt. Juliet

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LAWN CARE GREG SANDERS DIAMOND CUT LAWN SERVICE. Mowing, Mulching, Landscaping, Leaf Removal. Gutters cleaned. Pressure washing. Christmas Decorations. Free Estimates. 481-9499. ___________________________ AERATE! Aerate! Aerate! And Much More. Overseed, Dethatch, Fertilize, Lime, etc. Free Estimates. 4535800. I TC ___________________________ MAAS TREE SERVICE. Commercial & Residential. Licensed & Insured. Free Estimates. 615-945-2755. Call this winter for delivered FIREWOOD. P 1-5 ___________________________ EARHART LAWN CARE. Mowing - Aerating - Landscaping - Seeding - Fertilizing. Jason-481-9909. ___________________________ BOBCAT, BUSH HOGGING, DUMP TRUCK, BACKHOE. Concrete work. Fill Dirt and Gravel. Portable Welding. Free Estimates. Cell 3470433. 754-0090. I TC ___________________________ IT’S TIME TO: Aerate/Overseed/Mulch/ Trim Shrubs. C&A Lawn Care. 969-1813 Charles. P 11-25 ___________________________ WE WILL BUY MOWERS for Cash. Running or NOT. We also trade & repair. 8474105. 9am-5pm. I TC

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ROBERSON Remodeling. OFFERING HOME REPAIR services of all types. Including carpentry (trim & finish), Painting, Plumbing, Electric, Replacement Doors, Windows, Gutters, Siding, Carports. Garage conversions. Richard 5821079.

LAWN CARE LAWN MAINTENANCE. Free estimates, mowing, mulching, trimming, leaf removal. Call Joann. Cell 405-2368 .

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754-6111 Deadline 1 p.m. Monday

PAINTING Vester Bradshaw’s Painting. Interior and exterior painting. Drywall & Texture Repair. Cabinet refinishing. Power washing, Driveway & Decks sealed. Minor carpentry work. 615-6426191. ___________________________ ANTONELLI PAINTING and Repairs. 35 years experience. Interior/Exterior painting. Drywall repairs. Pressure Washing, Deck Refinishing, Replacement Windows. 449-6512 or 5123964. I TC ___________________________ SAVAGE PAINTING - Interior - Exterior. OWNER ON EVERY JOB. Very reasonable. Free estimates. References. Cell 337-2960, 8835810. P ___________________________ ******B&H PAINTING***** Interior & Exterior. Free Estimates. Reasonable Rates. Give us a call. 615-4240133. I TC

PLUMBING Carter Plumbing - Repair Services, Drains, Water Heaters, New additions, remodels. Insured and bonded. For all your plumbing needs call 615-232-9051.

VACATION Disney Vacation-Christmas Week. Dec. 19-Dec. 26. 2 miles from Disney. 2 BR. 2BA, Sleeps 6, Cypress Point, Grand Villas Condo, Loaded Amenities, Close to everything. $795.OBO Call 473-5091. We use Paypal.

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

WEEKLY BIBLE VERSE He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the steadfast love of the Lord. Psalm 33:5

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REAL ESTATE

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???What is a tax credit? A tax credit is a direct reduction in tax liability owed by an individual to the IRS. If you didn’t owe any taxes then IRS will issue a check for the tax credit to you. ???Does this tax credit have to be repaid? This tax credit does not require repayment unless the home, at any time during the first 36 months, is no longer the individual’s primary residence. ???How do I claim the credit? You may apply for the credit with your 2009 tax return or you may apply for the credit sooner by filing an amended 2008 tax return for form 5405 ???Can I claim the tax credit in advance of purchasing a property? NO, the IRS has recently begun prosecuting people who have claimed credits where a purchase had not taken place. For more information or to start looking for your new home so that you can take advantage of this great opportunity, Call Carol Palmer today at 615-587-1434! Coldwell Banker Barnes 615-758-0488

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