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April 15, 2009

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You Heard it First

MJ Help Ctr sees dramatic rise in families in need Page 2

mj’’s first mj volunteer fire dept

‘Smyrna 9’ hire lawyer, demand answers Page 3

How you can help victims of the Good Friday tornadoes Page 7

MJPD Police Officer of the Year: Det. Shelton Page 9

Mt. Juliet’s first volunteer fire department team was recognized at Monday night’s city commission meeting, and the members include: Christopher Allen, Dustin Bellegarde, William Boehm, coordinator Shawn Donovan, Brent Dorris, Jeremy Fisher, Seth Frost, Scott Hammond, Derek Hyde, David Metcalf, Chris Rediker, and Brian Robbins. Some members of the team still have one more controlled burn test to complete, but they are ready to begin battling blazes in the MJ area. Photo by Tomi L. Wiley

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Number of less fortunate families turning to MJ Help Center on the rise By Tomi L. Wiley Managing Editor News of the current economic crisis is

everywhere, and Mt. Juliet is not immune to the cuts in employment or the increase of families in need: the number of families turning

to the Mt. Juliet Help Center for assistance has nearly doubled compared to this time last year, and the numbers are increasing as April marches on. “The increase in the number of people asking for help is dramatic,” remarked Help Center Director Carolyn Duggan. Duggan said in March 2008 the Help Center gave food and assistance to 124 families, or 389 individuals (1,006 bags). In March 2009 the number was up to 228 families, or 734 individuals (2,002 bags). She added that the number of families assisted as of April 10 was up to 71, “and it’s only the second week.” She attributed much of the March numbers to schoolaged children being out of school for Spring Break and “cleaning out the house.” “Kids were home for two weeks and just cleaned out their parents’ kitchens,” Duggan said. “That was food that had to last longer, and a lot of those families probably had children who get free

Mt. Juliet Help Center Director Carolyn Duggan, left, and Assistant Director Sharon Ovsiew were thrilled recently when Curves donated over 2,000 lb of food for needy families in Mt. Juliet. Photo by Tomi L. Wiley lunches at school. A lot of it also has to do with people losing their jobs recently – they’ve lost income and can’t buy food and pay everything else they have to.” The number of people needing food and assistance is up from last year, Duggan said, with 189 families needing help in December 2008 and January 2009, and 187 in February of this year. A much-needed and

well-timed donation arrived at the Help Center recently from the two Curves fitness centers of Mt. Juliet, which competed against one another in a food drive and together donated over 2,000 pounds of food. “(The donated food) came at an unbelievable time,” Duggan remarked. “Our shelves were empty.” See MJ HELP, Page 8

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“This man gave you a warning order that something suspect was going on as early as 2007,”

Robertson told Black. “We want some answers here.” See SMYRNA 9, Page 4

Smyrna Airport Authority Executive Director John Black, far left, didn’t have many answers on Monday for City Manager Randy Robertston, D2 City Commissioner Will Sellers and five other City employees whose personal information was improperly accessed by Chris Sorey. These seven of the nine requested information on the investigation into Sorey’s actions by the airport authority. Photo by Tomi L. Wiley Mt. Juliet employees and officials whose background information was improperly accessed by a Wilson County commissioner have hired an attorney to represent them and met at the scene of the indiscretion Monday and formally requested information about the investigation. A total of nine Mt. Juliet employees and officials, including Mt. Juliet City Manager Randy Robertson, Mayor Linda Elam, District 2 Commissioner Will Sellers and Stormwater Coordinator Gary Gaskin, were informed by Smyrna Airport Authority Executive Director John Black that their personal information had been accessed by Chris Sorey, who was an employee of the Airport Authority at the time. Sorey, a Wilson County commissioner representing District 2, used the airport’s criminal justice portal to access the background information. According to City officials, several of the nine have hired Nashville attorney Geno Machetti to represent them. Attempts to contact Marchetti were unsuccessful by press time Tuesday. Black met with seven of the nine – Elam and Codes Enforcer Steve Thomas

the investigation into the matter by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) “is done and handed over,” and that an internal investigation by airport authorities was concluded “probably in March.” Black said Monday that part of the “agreement” he made with TBI officials concerning the investigation is that he alert anyone whose background information Sorey accessed and that Black “discuss” any information he releases to anyone about the investigation with the TBI in advance. “There is no ongoing investigation right now,” Black said Monday. “But I’ll have to ask the TBI when and what I can say about the accessed information.” Robertson, however, wanted answers. “It’s been months,” he told Black. “Our information, the personal information and social security numbers of my employees and myself, has been violated, and we still haven’t been told anything by you or by them (the TBI).” Gaskins added that he alerted Mt. Juliet City officials in late 2007 that his personal information had been accessed and posed the question of whether it was

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Each of the six City employees and Sellers, as well as this newspaper, made formal public records requests for information about Sorey’s information breach on Monday. Black offered copies of Sorey’s resignation letter for inspection, adding that after Sorey accessed the information he was placed on “administrative leave for misconduct” and subsequently resigned. The employees and officials whose background information was accessed by

Sorey filed ethics complaints in December with the Wilson County commission against him, and Elam has asked for a public apology and Sorey’s resignation from his county commission seat. The Wilson County commission ethics committee met and charged Wilson County Attorney Mike Jennings with further investigation into a timeline of Sorey’s actions, since whether or not he committed the improper checks before he became a county commissioner directly affects the complaint. Jennings did not return calls for comment by press time Tuesday.

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MJ sales tax revenue up despite floundering national economy By Tomi L. Wiley Managing Editor Despite the lingering economic downturn across the nation, Mt. Juliet sales tax numbers continue to increase, City officials said Monday. Mt. Juliet City Manager Randy Robertson

in the equation of how City leaders should approach the looming payment deadline: first, Crewse said Moodys Investment, which performs financial research and analysis on commercial and government entities, on Monday “put all municipalities on negative outlook;” second, Chairman

defined as unlicensed and/ or inoperable vehicles. Commissioners approved on second reading the rezoning of the Paul Mabry property, located at 11753 Lebanon Road, Tract 3, from CG to RS40. District 4 Commissioner Jim Bradshaw voted against. In New Business, an

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Obituaries BINKLEY, Lt. Col. Clarence A. (Al) Lt. Col. Clarence A. (Al) Binkley, age 74, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died Tuesday, April 7, 2009. Lt. Col. Binkley was a highly decorated veteran. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1952 and served with the 2nd Armored Calvary Regiment, patrolling boarders of West Germany, East Germany and Czechoslovakia. After graduating from Officer Candidate School in 1957, he served in many command and staff positions, both stateside and in Germany and Vietnam. During his second tour in Vietnam, he commanded the 6th Psychological Operations Battalion during the Viet Cong Tet Offensive of 1968. He retired in 1972 and reentered the Army in 1991 in support of Operation Desert Storm, serving 7 ½ months. His decorations include the Legion of Merit, two Bronze Star Medals, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, five Air Medals, two Army Commendation Medals, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Army Occupation Medal, three National Defense Service Medals, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with six battle stars, Vietnamese Campaign Medal, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star, Vietnamese Honor Medal 1st Class, Vietnamese National Psychological Warfare Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Combat Infantryman Badge, Aircraft Crewman Wings, U.S. Paratrooper Wings, and Vietnamese Paratrooper Wings. Additionally, he received two state awards, the Tennessee Commendation Ribbon and the Tennessee Volunteer Ribbon. In civilian life, Al joined Holley Replacement Parts in 1974 and retired in 1989 from the position of Distribution Center Manager at their Goodlettsville facility. He had also served as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff for Wilson County in a volunteer capacity since 1988. He was a member of the Mt. Juliet/West Wilson Chamber of Commerce. Al was the son of the late, Melvin Binkley and Mary Elizabeth Napier Roop. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Ruth Turner and his brother, Willie A. Binkley. He is survived by: wife Ruth Ann Binkley of Mt. Juliet; son Charles (Kate) Binkley of Lebanon, TN; step-son Charles R. Webb of Hermitage, TN; brother Ed (Glenda) Binkley of Gladeville, TN; sisters Louise Worrell, Cloteen (Ralph) Zerbe and Bess (Charles) Holton, all of Nashville, TN and Ann Miles of Springfield, TN; two grandchildren. Services were conducted 11 a.m. Friday, April 10, 2009 at Bond Memorial Chapel. Interment with full military honors was conducted 11 a.m. Monday, April 13, at Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers were employees of the Wilson County Sheriff’s Department and the Mt. Juliet Police Department. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203. Visitation was 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 PARKER Sr., Dr. James Perry Dr. James Perry Parker, age79, of Mt. Juliet, TN, quietly passed away Monday, April 6, 2009. Dr. Parker was a retired minister of the United Methodist Church with a Doctorate of Ministry from Vanderbilt University. He was a retired Chaplain serving 22 years in the U.S. Air Force. Dr. Parker spent his life gently seeking knowledge and skills to further the ministry that he was devoted to preaching. His calm persistence and courageous kindness were the hallmarks of his spirit. His tender humor and intellectual grace will be so missed. Dr. Parker was preceded in death by his parents Vilus and Ora Parker. He is survived by wife Betty Parker; son Jim Parker of Mt. Juliet, TN; daughters Liz (Mark) Clary of Oak Ridge, TN and Susan (David) Parker of Mt. Juliet, TN; sisters Mary Elizabeth Thomas of Camden,TN, Billie Jean Bubb of Burnhan, PA, Jo Anne Sanchez of New Carlise, OH; grandchildren Lindsey and Bryan (Melissa) Clary, Kendall, Cameron, and Noah Parker. Services were held Thursday, April 9, at Cooks United Methodist Church, 7919 Lebanon Road, Mt. Juliet, TN with Dr. Craig Goff, Rev. Tom Gildemiester, and Rev. A. Barton Pepper officiating. Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 3354 Perimeter Hill Dr., Suite 305, Nashville, TN 37211 or to the church of your choice. Arrangements by 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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POWELL, James L. James L. Powell, age 84 of Lebanon passed away April 8, 2009. Mr. Powell was preceded in death by wife, Mary Frances Powell; daughter, Sherill Powell; and parents, Clinton & Roxie Powell. He is survived by sons, Tommy (Jerene) Powell, Michael (Judy) Powell, Gary (Susie) Powell, and Stanley (Karen) Powell; daughter, Linda (Larry) Squires; 4 sisters; 1 brother; 2 step-sisters; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Powell will be Saturday, April 11 at 11a.m. at Sellars Funeral Home at Mt. Juliet with Bro. Goldman Davenport and Bro. Milton Hicks officiating. Interment will follow the service at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens with Trent Powell, Timmy Powell, Randy Powell, Eric Powell, Jason Presley, Shane Powell, Brian Powell and Chandler Powell serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Gage Powell, Cade Powell, Nevin Crow, and Carson Bates. Visitation with the family will be Thursday, April 9 from 4-8 p.m., Friday, April 10 from 2-8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service on Saturday, April 11. 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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Red Cross delivers 12,000 meals and snacks, supplies and kits to tornado victims Murfreesboro, TN, April 13, 2009 – Red Cross continues providing relief to local tornado victims following Friday’s devastating tornado that carved a path through Murfreesboro. Volunteers are continually traveling through all affected communities to distribute water, meals, snacks, comfort kits and clean-up kits to tornado victims who working to pick up the pieces left of their homes. Since the tornado relief operation began, your American Red Cross has: - A c t i v a t e d 255 Local Volunteers -Distributed more than 12,000 meals and snacks -Provided grief counseling and first aid to

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April 12 - 18: Public Safety Telecommunicator Week The week of April 12 - April 18, 2009 has been designated as “Public Safety Telecommunicator Week. Each month Public Safety Telecommunicators in Wilson County receive thousands of calls requesting emergency assistance for incidents that are occurring within our county. Those calls are answered by professional and dedicated people who work side-by-side with the more visible components of Public Safety; the police officers, sheriff’s deputies, troopers, firefighters, EMS personnel, first responders and others. These “voices” serve as vital links to emergency assistance within our cities and throughout our county, although rarely appreciated because they are not physically at the scene.

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Duggan, along with MJ Help Center Assistant Director Sharon Ovsiew, said the center always needs flour and sugar, canned beans, protein of any kind, baby items including formula and diapers, and toiletries (items such as toilet tissue, razors, soap, etc that cannot be bought with food stamps). The women noted that the Help Center has a refrigerator and freezer and accepts perishable items as well. “One thing that’s really amazed me and keeps us going is how great this community has been,” Duggan said. “This community helps us from tiny, individual donations to entire churches coming together with a food drive and donating.” “There are individuals who come every week or every month with donations of some kind,” Ovsiew added. Duggan added that the Help Center would not operate without the hard work of its dedicated volunteers. “We have the best volunteers ever,” she said. “We couldn’t do this without our volunteers. We literally could not operate without them. They fill orders, the do so much of the day to day work. I’m amazed at what they do.” The Mt. Juliet Help Center is located at 3425B N. Mt. Juliet Road. If you, your family, church or business would like to donate to the Help Center or volunteer your time call 754-HELP (4357) for more information. Both women also emphasized that food donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank bins at each Kroger in Mt. Juliet remains in Mt. Juliet and the west Wilson County area. “It’s really been heartwarming,” Duggan said. “This community hasn’t forgotten that there are those less fortunate in the Mt. Juliet area. They keep helping, and just when we think there may be nothing left the people of Mt. Juliet come through.”

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Det. Shelton named MJPD Officer of the Year

Mt. Juliet Police Detective Tommy Shelton, center, was recently named MJPD Officer of the Year and awarded the prestigious Sgt. Jerry Mundy Award for 2009. Shelton has been on the Mt. Juliet Police force for almost 10 years and has been a detective for almost three years. He is pictured with his wife, Lori, at right, and his mother Carol Shelton. ~ Photo submitted Mark your calendars and plan to join New Leash on Life on Saturday, May 2, from 1 - 5 p.m. at Wilson Bank & Trust on W. Main St. in Lebanon. Just a $5 donation for admission, kids 12 and under are free, and the first 500 attendees get a luau lei and special goody bag! It’s an afternoon of contests, vendors, food and fun for dogs and their people! Bid on great silent auction items, stop by the pet photo booth and even get your dog micro-chipped. Proceeds benefit New Leash on Life. Get all the details www.newleashonline.org.

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MJHS annual plant sale set for April 22

The Mt. Juliet High School Greenhouse Management class has been working hard all year to plan, plant, and nurture this year’s crop. From Impatiens to Ferns, and Fuchsia to Geraniums, they have planted and successfully grown over 1000 containers of plants in pots, flats and hanging baskets. On Wednesday, April 22, 7:30 a.m. they will start their annual plant sale which lasts through Friday April 24, or while supplies last. Flats will start at $10 and hanging baskets start at $10 depending on the variety. Potted zonal Geraniums are priced at $5. Also included are tomatoes for $1 each, $2 for potted plants, and $18 per flat. The Greenhouse class is proud of this year’s crop and is looking forward to seeing people from the community sharing in the beauty of quality bedding plants. Pictured are Cody Moore and Landon Williams installing irrigation drip lines among some of colorful plant varieties. ~ Submitted

Motivational speaker to speak at local church April 19 Motivational speaker Chet McDoniel will speak at Hermitage Church of Christ on Sunday, April 19, beginning at 6 p.m. On January 5, 1980, Chet was born with no arms and shortened legs. Though dealt a vicious blow in the delivery room, Chet’s parents decided to raise him as they would any other child. They instilled a positive attitude in Chet that he carries with

him to this day. Throughout Chet’s life he has faced many struggles from acceptance to daily activities that many take for granted. Chet remains positive throughout these obstacles and believes that he has the secret to enjoying life to its fullest. Chet delivers keynote speeches on choosing to be happy, the incredible value of life, and how to overcome

insurmountable odds. Chet graduated magna cum laude from the University of North Texas in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Radio, Television and Film Production. As well as leading worship and speaking, Chet owns his own travel agency, Off to Neverland Travel – Disney Vacations. Chet, his wife, Joni, and daughter Hannah live in the Dallas/ Ft. Worth, TX, area. Chet has motivated thousands on happiness, the value of life and how to overcome all odds and achieve your dreams. Chet is a one of a kind wheelchair keynote speaker, and he will excite and entertain attendees. Through many stories, you will get to know Chet and his ability to live life to its fullest. Hermitage Church of Christ is located at 4004 Lebanon Road in Hermitage. For more information call 615-883-0654 or visit HCCFamily.com or www. chetmcdoniel.com.

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WB&T hosts Family Fun Day in Leeville

AARP offers driver safety program AARP will offer a Driver Safety Program on April 20 and 21, from 8:15 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. The cost is $12.50 for AARP members and $14.00 for non-members. Call 615-885-9989 to register.

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The second annual Leeville Family Fun Day at Wilson Bank & Trust’s Leeville office, located at 440 Highway 109 North in Lebanon, gives area residents a chance to share an afternoon of fun with their friends and neighbors. ~ Photo submitted Wilson Bank & Trust to offer Leeville Family Wilson Bank & Trust will host its second annual Fun Day again in 2009 (found at www.wilsonbank. Leeville Family Fun Day on for the enjoyment of our com), member FDIC and Saturday, April 25, from 11 community, building on an Equal Housing Lender, a.m. to 3 p.m. at the bank’s the success of last year’s is a locally owned bank Leeville office located at 440 well-attended event,” WB&T established in 1987 to Hwy. 109 North in Lebanon. Leeville Office Manager provide personal and The free event will include Bernie Christian said. “Our professional service in a entertainment by Universal bank is known throughout hometown setting. One of Gymnastics as well as Middle Tennessee for giving the top banks in the South inflatables, a petting zoo and back to the community, and in stability, products, train rides for children of all this is another way we’re technology, growth and ages. Two special features doing that.” earnings, WB&T currently have also been added inside Concessions will operates 22 offices in six the bank this year: a display be available from the Middle Tennessee counties, of historic photos from the Wilson Central High School offering a full range of Leeville community, and Quarterback Booster Club, financial products that exhibits from the Leeville and a bake sale will also include secondary market Home Demonstration Club. be provided by Universal mortgage loans and online “We are excited Gymnastics. banking services.

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Winners of the American Math Competition (Grades 10 & Below) and teachers, from left to right: Ronald T. Roberts, Rich Pickle (teacher, Mt. Juliet Christian Academy), Joshua L. Crosslin, Veronica Minsky (teacher, Watertown High School) and Cameron L. Jordan.

Winners of the American Math Competition (Grades 12 & Below) and teachers, from left to right: Jill Gilbert (teacher, Mt. Juliet High School), Joshua Nixon, Zachary T. Jones, Eric E. Sorrels and Rita Petitt (teacher, Friendship Christian • Pre-Kindergarten Through School) 12th Grade

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Nearly 60 high school students from across Wilson County recently visited the Cumberland University campus to participate in an American Mathematics Competition (AMC), and six students earned scholarships to CU as a part of the competition. According to Dr. Laurie Dishman, Associate Professor of Mathematics and Interim Dean of the CU School of Liberal Arts & Sciences, students from Friendship Christian School, Mt. Juliet Christian Academy, Mt. Juliet High School and Watertown High School took part in the day’s competition. The contest, which covers high school mathematics, is intended to spur interest in mathematics and to develop talent through the excitement of friendly competition at problem solving in a timed format, Dishman said. The top three scorers on the AMC 10 (Grades 10 and Below) each received a $500

scholarship to Cumberland University. They were: 1. Joshua L. Crosslin, Watertown High School 2. Ronald T. Roberts, Mt. Juliet Christian Academy 3. Cameron L. Jordan, Watertown High School The top three scorers on the AMC 12 (Grades 12 and Below) each received a $1,000 scholarship to Cumberland University. They were: 1. Eric E. Sorrels, Friendship Christian School 2. Zachary T. Jones, Mt. Juliet High School 3. Joshua Nixon, Mt. Juliet High School The AMC 10 and AMC 12 are part of a series of contests sponsored each year by The Mathematical Association of America. The AMC offers the only math competition series in the country leading to the United States of America Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO) and the Mathematical Olympiad Summer Program (MOSP).

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ECONOMY, from Page 5

Will and Testament but will remain as green space. A resolution to authorize the mayor to sign the TDOT (Tennessee Department of Transportation) agreement previously authorized under Resolution 13-2009 was approved on first reading, with Bradshaw abstaining. An amendment to the City Sign Ordinance to add sidewalk signs such as sandwich board signs and allocate two such signs per each outparcel of a shopping center was approved as amended on first reading. A resolution for lane delineators to be erected to the west of Belinda Parkway on Providence Way to prevent illegal and unsafe left turns was deferred. An ordinance to rezone the Derrick Cole property located on Beckwith Road from RS40 to CRC was unanimously approved with the condition that the owner erect a fence around the planned day care facility to keep children away from the road and away from the nearby livestock who, according to Elam, “bite by nature.”~ P. J. O’Rourke

An ordinance to annex and rezone the Ringer Corp, LLC, located at 200 Clemmons Road, from R-1 to IR was approved on first reading, with Bradshaw voting against. The owner, according to Mt. Juliet City Planner Lisa Keylon, plans on utilizing it as office space for coordinating logistics. An amendment to the City Zoning Ordinance to allow the construction of cedar fences in lieu of masonry walls at Clearview Estates along N. Mt. Juliet Road was approved on first reading, with District 2 Commissioner Will Sellers and District 3 Commissioner Ed Hagerty voting against. A resolution for the TML Interlocal Cooperation Agreement relative to the City’s participation in the TML Risk Management Pool was approved, with Hagerty abstaining. A resolution to rescind Resolution 04-2009 accepting the Rickland Willey property as a City park was unanimously approved. The land was not intended to be given to the City as stated in the late owner’s Last

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The Mt. Juliet Senior Center has a new quilting club, but this is not your granny’s club! This club meets on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month at 9:30 a.m. This club is open to the public, free of charge, and all ages are welcome. You may want to come with a friend, your daughter or mother, or just come and meet some new friends. The group is learning the art of quilting, and various projects are being introduced. Whether you are an experienced quilter, or just want to learn, this is the place for you. Join the group at their next meeting, Friday, April 17, at 9:30 a.m. For more information call The Senior Center at 758-9114.

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Community Calendar MJ Health & Safety Fair April 15 The City of Mt. Juliet will hold its 2nd Annual Health & Safety Fair at Charlie Daniels Park for its employees and their families on Wednesday, April 15, from 1 to 4 p.m. Insurance premiums have risen by double digits, so the Fair’s focus is on pro-action and prevention rather than treatment. This year’s Fair will be twice as large as last year, with over 30 stations manned by physicians, dentists and others in the health care field. Aside from hands-on opportunities to monitor your health there will be stations dealing with dietary needs, exercise, chiropractic, plastic surgery, and massage therapy. In addition to the physical, plans are to have ministers for your spiritual well-being and even a veterinarian for expert advice about your furry family member. “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” (Benjamin Franklin) rings true with the City of Mt. Juliet. For more information call 754-2552.

Wilson County Tax Day Tea Party April 15 Become a part of history for the Wilson County Tax Day Tea Party Rally on April 15, from 5 – 6 p.m. in Charlie Daniels Park, with WLAC Talk Show Host, Steve Gill (gillreport.com). This event is part of a growing State and National movement of Tax Day Tea Party rallies across the country. This event will provide an opportunity to have your voice heard and show concern over reckless spending, reward for failure and the ever increasing number of challenges to our Constitutional rights and liberties. Attendees are asked to wear your patriotic colors, bring a large and legible lettered sign and a can of “pork” and beans to the rally and feed our “pork” barrel. The canned goods will be donated to a charity in Wilson County. Come enjoy an evening with your family, friends and likeminded individuals. There will be patriotic music and uplifting speakers. You will be able to buy a delicious box dinner featuring “pork” BBQ sandwiches or a “pork” hotdog. Other treats will also be available. Show your dismay about the wasteful spending. As you can see, this rally is.....All About the PORK!! For more information email [email protected]

Band Stimulus Yard Sale April 18 The MJHS Band Boosters are having a Band Stimulus Yard Sale on Saturday, April 18, from 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the school, inside the band room, rain or shine. Browse through stacks of books, clothing, toys and knick-knacks but don’t leave emptyhanded! The money from the sale will be used to help fund the marching band and color guard. The Band members appreciate the support shown by the school and community!

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Reflections from an Old Friend Fifty-fifty Oh to be in love. Most everybody has been in love at one time or another in their lifetime. And what a wonderful feeling being in love is. It seems as if the person you love more than anything can do no wrong. There’s nothing you won’t do for them and nothing anyone can do to keep you away from them. You’re on cloud nine and life is good. But suddenly, seemingly overnight, things start to change. The little things that never seemed to bother you before start bothering you, the patience you once showed is starting to fade and your enormous flower and gift giving is a distant memory. You ask yourself, what went wrong, we were once so happy and now we’re acting just like everybody else. You’ve become just another ordinary couple surviving life and its daily events. Well, it doesn’t have to be that way. For example, we all know someone who’s been in love before; at first everything is great and wonderful but as time passes so does the love. It happens to most everyone who’s been in love before and I think I’ve found the perfect solution for lasting love and happiness. After many years of close listening to my elders and speaking with many happy couples who have been married and happy for years I’ve finally got it. The simple solution and way to stay and be happy is to think positive and be nice to one another. In other words, don’t stop doing the things you did when you first fell in love and never forget that a happy and loving relationship requires a fifty-fifty partnership. It’s that simple! Let me explain, when most people first meet the love of their life and fall in love they do everything together and for one another. They go out of their way to make each other happy and do special things just because they love each other. But for what ever reason that changes for most couples over time. Falling in love is sort of like buying a shiny new car, if you don’t wax and polish it the paint and chrome will begin to fade and chip away overtime time leading to a very dull and neglected vehicle. And the same holds true for a happy and healthy relationship. So in closing, the solution to a happy relationship is to honor, cherish and adore one another each and everyday for life and not just when the relationship is new. Taking time to honor the ones you love will enable your relationship and love to stand the test of time all while maintaining that new love feeling.

Share your writing with TWA’s Read-Around Tennessee April 18 The Sixth Annual Read-Around Tennessee sponsored by the Tennessee Writers’ Alliance will be held in Nashville Saturday, April 18, at the Green Hills Public Library from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. All writers, published or unpublished, are invited to share five minutes of their fiction, nonfiction or poetry. Selected passages should be appropriate for all ages. The library is located at 3701 Benham Avenue. Contact Barbara Hearn at [email protected] or at 522-7157 for more information.

Give Life ~ Give Blood April 25 The American Red Cross blood drive bus will be at the Mt. Juliet Church of Christ, located at 1940 N. Mt. Juliet Road, to accept donors on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Every participant will be awarded a baseball cap. You may drop in at your convenience any time between those hours, or call Patsy Sanford at 615-943-0426 to make an appointment.

A Concert for a Cause April 25 On Saturday, April 25, the Exchange Club of West Wilson County will present: ‘A Concert For Cause’ beginning at 6 p.m. at Providence MarketPlace outside the entrance to the movie theater. This event has free admission, but donations will be accepted for Exchange Club projects and Cameron Parker. Cameron is an 11 year old fourth grade student at W.A. Wright Elementary School. Cameron has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and is confined to a wheel chair. His family is in desperate need of a chair lift that will be attached to his father’s van. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy some great music by The Blues Brokers, Suzanne Karr, Sally Burgess, Buddy Brock & Friends and also The Jolly Quartet. For more information contact Club Secretary Nancy Britt at [email protected] or call 615-289-7623.

A special day for single moms April 25 First Baptist Church of Mt. Juliet will hold a special day for area single mothers on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the gym behind the church. There will be free clothes for women and children, baby clothes and accessories, free furniture and household goods, food cards, free oil change (moms, bring your own filter) and a car wash. There will also be activities for the kids while the moms shop. This event is sponsored by the Men’s and Women’s ministries at FBCMJ. For more information contact Linda Sloan at 513-4188 or Cheryl Neel at 294-34050.

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615-585-6586 For Rent $499 - Beautiful 2BR apartment in Lebanon. Limited time only. eho. Call 615453-5100. I 4-15 ___________________________ Amazing Mt. Juliet home. 5 Bedrooms, 3 baths. Beautiful view of lake. Sunset Harbor Subd. $1,995.00 per month. Call 444-0038. ___________________________ OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT. Shared reception, lobby, kitchen. Separate bathrooms. N. Mt. Juliet Road. 931-249-2600. P 5-13 ___________________________ 2 Commercial Spaces on Lebanon Road. 1- 3,000 sq. ft. & 1 - 1,500 sq. ft. Call 615-268-3044. I 4-22 ___________________________ Mt. Juliet. 3BR, 2BA, 1100 Sq. ft. home. $950 month. fenced back yard. 2 car detached garage. Call Ken Smith at Professional Realty Group. 308-1089. I

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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. 615-394-08612) New King Mattress set in plastic. Never used. Warranty inc. Retails for $360. Will sell for $187. 615-575-5992. 3) Bedroom set-Cherry or pine finish. Dresser/Mirror/n/stand/ chest/hdbd/frame. New in boxes. Lists $999.00. Will sell for $567.00. Lay-a-way available. Can deliver. 615394-0861. 4) All new, all leather Sofa & Loveseat. No vinyl!!! Lists $1899, will sell for $957.00. Lay-a-way available. Can deliver. 615-394-0861. **** 5) All new Micro-fiber Sofa & Loveseat. Retails $999.00, will sell for $587.00 while they last. Can deliver. Laya-way (yes). 615-394-0861. ___________________________ Riding Lawn Mower . 14 Horsepower. 40 Inch Deck. $100.00. 758-0433. __________________________ _Bunk Beds, built-in-desk. $125. Swing Set $20. Plastic Step to Slide $25. Call 3196669. P 4-15 ___________________________ Freezer. $120. Refrigerator $20. Weight Bench $40. 758-4259. P 15 ___________________________ TOP SOIL / FILL DIRT Clearing. Dump Truck & Loader. BACKHOE WORK. 593-0641. I 5-20

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__________________________ 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Duplex. 208 GRANDVIEW DRIVE. Zoned for W.A. Wright Elementary school. Rent $525 per month. 1 Year Lease. Newly remodeled 758-9347. P 4-15 ___________________________ 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath House. 2 car carport. $900 Month. $650 Deposit. Available immediately. 615-289-2710

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Garage Sales YARD SALE - Like New Mowers. 1/2 the Cost of NEW. Riders as low as $395. 8474105. I TC ___________________________ NEW FLEA MARKET & FARMER’S MARKET OPENING IN LAKEWOOD. May 1, 2009. Need Extra CASH? Start Your own business for as little as $35.00. Very few spaces left. Call for details. Rhonda - 568-4231. ___________________________ 3 Family Yard Sale. Friday & Saturday. 9am until ? Household items, tools, books (Suspense), children’s books- new & used, CD-Rom Games. Clothes, jewelry & Misc. items. Dinette Set, 2 Refrigerators. 5420 Central Pike. Mt. Juliet. ___________________________ Multi-Family. Friday, April 17, 8am-2pm. SILVERSTONE SUBD, off of W. Division. At Wilson/Davidson Line. 288-4626. ___________________________ Huge 3 Family Garage Sale Thursday & Friday, April 16 & 17. 445 HARWELL DRIVE. Near Dupont Tyler School. Girls & Ladies clothes-sizes Infant - Ladies 12. Some furniture, gas grill, kitchen table w/6 chairs, & misc. ___________________________ 2 FAMILIES. Friday & Saturday. 7am-1pm. Stonehollow Subd. 1032 STONEHOLLOW WAY. Clothes, toys, kitchen/bedroom items. Household/misc items. ___________________________

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Garage Sales Saturday, April 18th, 7am till 2pm. Rain or shine. 7058 BECKWITH ROAD, MJ. Furniture, living room chairs, wicker chairs, black tea cart, new Play station 2, games, DVDs, Glassware, clothes, sizes 10 & 12, Also Plus Sizes. Household items. Two families with lots of stuff. Take South Mt. Juliet Road to Central Pike, turn left go about 3 miles, turn left onto Beckwith, watch for Signs. Lots of good deals. ___________________________ MOVING SALE - MULTIFAMILY. Everything must go. Friday, Saturday & Sunday, April 17, 18 & 19. 7am - ? 5800 SAUNDERSVILLE ROAD. (Across from Hickory Lake Farms). 52” Big Screen TV, Sears Front Loader Washer & Dryer, appliances, furniture, tools. RAIN OR SHINE. 389-4578 ___________________________ PLUS SIZE CLOTHING SALE - Saturday, April 18, 7am - 1pm. 423 BIG HORN DRIVE, Old Hickory. Brand new Size 6 shoes. Handtooled leather accessories. ___________________________ Garage Sale - Featuring PROM DRESSES. Saturday, April 18, 8am-1pm. 807 AUSTINS WAY, MJ. Dream Prom Gowns bought at the White Room (Sizes 26). Must see and save hundreds. Many other household goods. Call 479-3332 ___________________________ 2 Families - Friday, 8am3pm, Saturday, 8am-12. Girls Clothes - 3 mos. - 24 mos. Antique Oak Desk Chairs & Household items. Off S. Mt. Juliet Road, 2 miles S. of I-40 in Breckenridge Subd, 2105 WINDSOR PLACE. ___________________________ MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE. 1344 SYDNEY TERRACE, in Willoughby Station. Riding Lawn Mower, self propelled mower, keyboard, furniture and much more. Friday & Saturday. 8am-2pm. ___________________________

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YARD SALE - FRIDAY ONLY, 8AM-2PM. 762 CHANDLER RADFORD ROAD (OFF Old Lebanon Dirt and off Central Pike). Entertainment center, tan micro-suede couch & love seat, 28” door jamb, wood burning stove insert, wooden home made clothes racks w/poles and H-shaped metal clothes racks, new ivory metal stove backsplash, heated & massager backrest & lots more. ___________________________ GS - ASHCROFT WAY Stewarts Ferry to Mires Road. Saturday, April 18, 8am-4pm. Furniture, electronics, household items, clothes. PROM DRESSES.

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Friday & Saturday, 7am4pm. 348 BELINDA PARKWAY. Household items, furniture, lamps, pictures, Dale Earnhardt Racing memorabilia, lots of misc. & clothes. ___________________________ Friday, April 17th, 8am-3p. Saturday, April 18th, 8am12. 342 OAK POINT TERRACE. A Little of Everything. Oak Point Subd. ___________________________ GS - 3479 BECKWITH ROAD, MJ. Children’s clothing (NB-4T). & Toys. Some adult clothing. household items. April 17 & 18, 8am -? ___________________________

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Career Opportunities At ADT Security Dealer Sales experience preferred, we offer: -$46K to $70K first year potential -Sign on Bonus -Management positions available -Benefits -Paid Vacations CHANGE YOUR LIFESTYLE TODAY Beginning Interviews Immediately (615) 220-5121 to schedule

City of Mt. Juliet – Job Posting Have a passion for a clean home or office? Do you enjoy cleaning? Looking for a tremendous part time position with great pay and flexible hours? Are you reliable, dependable and can pass a simple background check? If yes to all of these, the City of Mt. Juliet has the job for you! We need an energetic, caring professional person(s) to care for 4 facilities. That person(s) will have up to 30 hours per week to bring these 4 facilities to the highest cleanliness standards. We offer starting compensation at $13.50 per hour, and, if successful, raises at the 4th, 8th and 12th month. Once an additional facility opens the possibility exists of a full time position. Supplies & equipment provided. We need a disciplined person who takes pride in superior service. We are open to couples sharing responsibilities and non standard hours. MJ is an equal opportunity employer. Applications taken until 16 April at the MJ City Hall. Call Tina at 754-2552.

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Garage Sales BIG COMMUNITY YARD SALE - MT. JULIET! April 18, 8am till ? Follow signs from Lebanon Road to Tanglewood, Left on Woodlawn, Right on Wilson. Starting at 544 Wilson. Look for Balloons. Furniture, Clothes, Toys, EVERYTHING!!

Help Wanted COVENANT FAMILY CHILDCARE is currently accepting applications for part-time Christian teachers. Please call Carol at 7549244 for more information. I TC ___________________________ LANDSCAPE CREW LEADER. Driver’s License, 2 years experience. High School Education. Start Immediately. Benefits. LSI 615-391-3434. Must be 21 years of age. P 4-15 ___________________________

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Technician Work in a friendly, suburban setting maintaining floors of our 106 bed skilled nursing facility. Previous experience and knowledge of cleaning equipment required. Full-time position with flexible schedule, excellent salary and benefit package including: health, life, dental, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick days.

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CLASSIFIEDS Home Improvement MICHAEL’S HOME IMPROVEMENTS. 754-4580. Pressure washing, decks built and sealed. Driveways sealed. Roofing repairs. Painting & drywall. Rotten wood repairs. Carpentry work & more. Good prices. 20 years experience. ___________________________ TOMMY’S BUILDERS REMODELING. Room Additions, Electrical, Plumbing, Painting, Gutters, Siding, Decks, Roofing, Drywall & Repairs. 30 years experience. Bonded & Insured. 405-8179. ___________________________ ESTES ROOFING 22 Years Experience. Great Rates. Free Estimates. Workmanship Warranty. Wilson County’s most trusted roofing company. 443-3210 ___________________________ CONCEPT BUILDERS Sunrooms, additions, remodeling, screened patios & garages. ROOFING. FREE Estimates Licensed & insured. 754-6390 or 9736690 ___________________________ LANGLEY HOME IMPROVEMENTS. All types of remodeling. Room Additions, decks, sunrooms, bath rooms. FREE Estimates. Licensed - BondedInsured 390-7010 or 7580094 I TC

Home Improvement M&M HOME REPAIRS & SERVICE. Call Mike for estimates. 615-573-0043. I 4-29 __________________________ MT. JULIET HOME IMPROVEMENT. Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, Drywall, Fans Doors, Licensed, Insured, On-time & Reasonable Priced. Mon-Fri. 9am5pm. 754-6819. ___________________________ STRAIGHT LINE BUILDERS, LLC Building - Remodeling - Repairs - Drywall - Paint - Trim - Bonus Rooms - Sunrooms - Garages. Call for Free Estimate. 615-405-4339. Serving Mt. Juliet & surrounding areas. P 5-13 ___________________________ K’S HOME IMPROVEMENTS. Specializing in Windows & Doors. Phone: 288-4475. P 5-6

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Mt. Juliet Health Care EOE & Rehab Home For Sale BY OWNER: 2,735 Sq. Ft. 5BR, 3BA Mt. Juliet area. Agents welcome. Asking $254,900. All offers considered after you go through the home. 417-9746.

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Lawn Care AERATE, Dethach, Seed, Fertilize, Mow, Bush Hogging, Trim, Tree Work, Hedges, Dirt & Mulch delivered. Bobcat Work. 4535800. I TC ___________________________ EARHART LAWN CARE. Mowing - Aerating - Landscaping - Seeding - Fertilizing. Jason-481-9909. P 4-29 ___________________________ BOBCAT, BUSH HOGGING, DUMP TRUCK, BACKHOE. Concrete work. Fill Dirt and Gravel. Portable Welding. Free Estimates. Cell 3470433. 754-0090. I TC ___________________________ MAAS TREE SERVICE. Tree removal, trimming, topping, brush chipping, stump grinding. Commercial & Residential. Insured. Free estimates. 615-9452755. P 4-29 ___________________________ LAWN CARE - Mow & Trim. Hedge Trimming. Dependable. Reasonable Rates. Free estimates. Call Richard. Cell - 944-6301 or Home - 4490803. I TC ___________________________ MIKE’S LAWN SERVICE Cut * Weedeat * Clean Up. FREE Estimates. 615-8284378. P 5-30 ___________________________ BELL’S LAWN CARE. Reasonable rates. Dependable. Free estimates. Call 2182986. P 5-13 ___________________________ R.H. LAWN SERVICE. Yards Mowed & Trimmed. Call Randy at 804-6870 for an estimate. P 4-29 ___________________________

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Painting 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 3-25 ___________________________ ******B&H PAINTING***** Interior & Exterior. Free Estimates. Reasonable Rates. Give us a call. 615-4240133. I 4-8 ___________________________ RUSTY BRADSHAW PAINTING. Residential & Commercial. Inside & Outside. Drywall & Carpentry Repair. Pressure wash & Seal decks & Driveways. Call 615-4561664. P 5-13

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Interior & Exterior Painting Pressure Washing Professional Work Guaranteed Steve Locke 513-7443 or 847-5487 Pets LEBANON ANIMAL SHELTER has loving cats, dogs, kittens, puppies. All breeds and sizes for adoption. 4441144. TC

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White - Lab/Dalmation Mix 1 year old Has spots on his ears and a few on his back. Black collar with Red Rabies tag. Answers to Freddie Lost in Park Glen Neighborhood If found please call 881-2695 Real Estate

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Watson / Estep Courtney Brooke Watson of Lebanon and Brian William Estep of Kingsport, TN, are engaged to be married on April 25 at First Baptist Church in Lebanon. The bride-elect is the daughter of Claude and Donna Watson of Lebanon. She is the granddaughter of Sammie Johnson and the late William “Brownie” Johnson of Mt. Juliet, and Jo Watson and the late Claude Watson, Sr. of Springfield, TN. She is a 2003 graduate of Friendship Christian School, a 2007 graduate of Tennessee Tech in Cookeville with a BS degree in Accounting, and a 2008 graduate of TTU with a Masters of Business Administration. She is employed as an Audit Associate with PricewaterhouseCoopers in Knoxville, TN. He is the son of Terri and Homer Marcum of Greeneville, TN, and Bill Estep of Bristol, TN. He is the grandson of Norman and Joyce Fugate of Kingsport, TN, and Mable Estep of Bristol, TN. He is a 1996 graduate of Sullivan South High School and a 2002 graduate of TN Technological University in Cookeville with a BS degree in Management Information Systems, and also a 2006 graduate of TTU with a BS degree in Business Management. He is employed as a Regional Sales Manager with Landair Transportation in Greeneville, TN.

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Carrie and Jordan Litsey, Jr, of Hermitage announce the engagement of their daughter, Jacqueline Nicole to Daniel Williams, son of Reed and Jennifer Williams of Mount Juliet. Nicole is a graduate of Jon Nave University and currently employed as an Aesthetian in Brentwood, TN. Daniel is a graduate of Strayer University and currently employed as Manager for a logistics firm in Nashville, TN. They will be married May 9th in a private ceremony at Butterfl y Hollow Farm, in Gordonsville, TN. Brother Chuck Groover of Victory Baptist Church of Mt. Juliet is officiating.

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Greg and Lisa Howard of Wheatley, Kentucky, are proud to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Neesa Lauren Howard to Daniel Neal Richardson, son of Danny and Betty Richardson of Mt. Juliet. Neesa and Daniel met at Western Kentucky University and graduated in 2007 with degrees in Elementary Education and Exercise Science, respectively. Neesa Indoor & Outdoor Lifestyles teaches third grade at Located in the Heart of Mt. Juliet Natcher Elementary Vera Bradley • Summer Classics • Embroidery in Bowling Green. She • Archipelago Botanicals & Specialized gifts for brides will finish her Master’s Bridal Registry Now Available! degree in Library Media Education 2396 N. Mt. Juliet Rd. • Mt. Juliet, TN in May. Daniel is 615-773-0980 currently enrolled in www.dotandstells.com the Exercise Science Master’s program and is a graduate assistant at WKU. He plans to attend physical therapy school in the summer of 2010. Steak House The couple will marry on June 13, 2009 at the Specializing in Wedding Rehearsal Dinners & L & N Depot in Bowling Wedding Receptions Green, Kentucky. They will reside in Bowling Green. 2424 Gallatin Rd. N., Madison, TN • 615-859-5070

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Perfecting the Rehearsal Dinner It has become commonplace for couples to practice what will be expected of them and the wedding party during the wedding c e r e m o n y . A church or synagogue may require an abbreviated run through of the ceremony, and the officiant will instruct the wedding party on how to enter and leave the building, as well as when to engage in scripture readings, etc. This rehearsal typically takes place the evening before the wedding or a few days prior. After the rehearsal, it’s customary for the immediate family and wedding

Did You Know? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 2 million couples get married across the United States each year. Counting honeymoon and other weddingrelated expenses, the wedding industry grosses more than $1 billion annually. If 2 million weddings per year seems like a high number, consider the statistics in China, where a reported more than 9 million weddings in 2006 alone. And though Americans, particularly those who have already walked down the aisle, are often quick to bemoan the high cost of weddings, those costs are not exclusive to the Western hemisphere.

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skies or bottomless blue water: Timing plays a large role in honeymoon travel. It’s important to research the average weather conditions for prospective honeymoon locales during the month you’ll be traveling as well as any events that may take place at that time. This way you book your honeymoon during an optimal time for the best conditions, both in regards to weather and the local culture. * Save money: Putting honeymoon plans into the hands of an expert could add up to considerable savings. “Travel agents have relationships with tour and package providers that they can leverage in ways the average

consumer cannot,” offers Ellingboe. Turn to a honeymoon expert for honeymoon planning needs so your honeymoon can truly be a trip of a lifetime. * Honeymoon registry: Not just for budget-conscious brides- and grooms-tobe, consider creating a honeymoon registry to give your wedding guests an alternative to crock pots, toasters and blenders. Wedding guests can improve your honeymoon experience by gifting the activities, excursions and dining experiences that make the trip memorable. * Pack a variety of clothing options: Bring a few different outfits of varying levels of formality so that you’ll have options on your trip. Depending upon the resort or ship, there may be specific dress codes at certain restaurants or meal times; you don’t want to be caught off-guard. Make sure your research includes destination clothing requirements since what is acceptable culturally varies widely across the globe. * Read reviews: There’s a reason review sites are so popular -- they help people make better, more informed decisions. Make sure that you read reviews of the places you are considering for your honeymoon so that you get a variety of viewpoints.

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