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First carnival on MJ Rd site benefitting county

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Hours of debate result in deferral of MJ City budget Page 3

College courses coming to MJ? Page 5

Gwaltney retires, Bell taking over MJMS Page 10

Page 10 What many long-time Mt. Juliet citizens say is the first-ever carnival to be located on such a prominent site on Mt. Juliet Road was approved by Wilson County Mayor Robert Dedman and is benefitting a Wilson County program. This prime real estate has been for sale for months - but how is it being utlitized? See story on Page 7 ~ Photo by Tomi L. Wiley

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Tennessee writer pours his South into his prose William Gay sees decades of work translate into novels, films By Ken Beck Special to The Chronicle One of the finest contemporary scribes of Southern fiction makes a rare appearance in Lebanon Friday evening. William Gay, whose first novel, “The Long Home,” won the James A. Michener Memorial Prize in 1999, will read at Sherlock’s Books as part of the Tennessee Writers Alliance WordFest (call ahead for ticket availability). Gay, a native of Hohenwald, has been writing since his teen years

while making his living as a carpenter and drywall hanger. Ten years ago, in his mid-50s, he was finally able to lay his toolbox aside and wrestle with words full time. Since then, he has nabbed national and international literary acclaim, and his short story, “I Hate to See That Evening Sun Go Down,” has been turned into a movie, while his novel “Provinces of Night” has just wrapped filming in Wilmington, N.C., with a cast that includes Val Kilmer, Kris Kristofferson, Hillary Duff, Dwight Yoakam and Hank Williams III. Gay, 65, a

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William Gay of Hohenwald will read at Sherlock’s Bookstore on Friday evening as part of the Tennessee Writers Alliance WordFest. His short stories and novels have gained him acclaim as one of the premier contemporary writers of Southern fiction. ~ Photo by Julie Gillen and ’50s and he has drawn comparisons to McCarthy, William Faulkner, Flannery O’Connor and Erskine Caldwell. His books have run with a similar theme of boys evolving into manhood in rough circumstances as their character is being tested. For Gay, it was a legendary Southern writer that sent him on his path to

being a wordsmith. “I think I was around 15 or so when a teacher gave me a copy of ‘Look Homeward, Angel’ by Thomas Wolfe. It sort of blew my mind and altered my way of thinking,” Gay said. “I thought, ‘This would be a great way to be if you could write something See WORDFEST, Page 4

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First reading, multiple workshops, lengthy discussions, side meetings = City 2009/2010 budget still on the table By Tomi L. Wiley Managing Editor After an initial first reading, several workshops and hours of discussion Mt. Juliet city commissioners voted to defer approval of the 2009/2010 budget Monday night. City commissioners wielded their “whittling tools” and discussed a variety of possible budget cuts but failed to come to a consensus on the proposed budget. Some of the budget cuts suggested (although not individually recommended) by City Manager Randy Robertson included: $5,500 for a webstreaming encoder for Channel 3 $50,000 from a contingency fund for City Attorney Jason Holleman for “lawsuit issues” a total of $38,637 for the acquisition of a new Mt. Juliet Police vehicle and accompanying equipment $7,500 to only partially pave sections of Mundy Park instead of the original $15,000 to totally pave the park $45,000 – 50,000 for a vacant building inspector

position within the Public Works department $50,000 cut in health insurance policies for city commissioners $25,000 for the Citysponsored Fourth of July fireworks celebration (“I would recommend not doing that,” Robertson noted.)

and would reduce, Elam remarked, influence over that area of City control. Other possible cuts were in the MJPD sector, including removing the current community-oriented programs such as the COPS and Explorers programs. MJPD Chief Andy Garrett

providing sales tax revenue currently – revenue big box retailers such as Lowe’s and Wal-Mart, which are scheduled to come online in Mt. Juliet later this year, are not included in the 2009/2010 budget numbers. He added that City officials should receive sales tax revenue

City Finance Director John Rossmaier said the projected sales tax and business tax revenues for the new Lowe’s is projected at a total of $256,000 per year. some $33,000 for new security cameras and an updated contract for City Hall These money-saving items were, again, only up for discussion. The board voted 3 – 2 in favor, in discussion only, for the $50,000 cut in insurance policies for city commissioners, with Mayor Linda Elam and District 4 Commissioner Jim Bradshaw voting against the measure. Two other budgetcutting items proposed by Robertson were the elimination of woodchipping, where “real dollars” could be saved, as well as contracting out animal control services, which was deemed too costly

said that while he didn’t want to cut any officer programs, he believed eliminating community-oriented programs would be deficient to the community and “adds more than saving budget money.” He added that he considers “any time an officer speaks to a citizen a community outreach,” but that by removing Officer Tyler Chandler from his post as community policing director and “putting him back on the streets” he would then have to remove one officer per shift from patrol, thus causing a deficiency in officers on patrol in Mt. Juliet. Robertson reiterated that the budget numbers are based on businesses

numbers for the month of April later this week, and that of the past reported 10 months, eight months showed increases in sales tax revenue over last year and above projected budget numbers. City Finance Director John Rossmaier said the projected sales tax and business tax revenues for the new Lowe’s is projected at a total of $256,000 per year. “Don’t hang your hat on that number,” Robertson warned, adding that estimates for sales tax revenue for big box retailers are “like nailing wallpaper to a wall” and are based on numbers from the retailers in neigh-

boring communities. In discussion, commissioners unanimously approved an amendment to move $150,000 out of the General Fund to a “rainy day fund” – which is still part of the General Fund but “protected” – and must have a “super majority vote” of 2/3 of the commission to remove funds from the emergency fund. Another amendment approved by the commission in discussion was to cut the grants and donation budget line item by some $73,170, down to $100,000. Depending on the economy at the time, commissioners may “free up” the remaining $73,000 in December. Bradshaw voted against the measure. In Unfinished Business, commissioners voted to defer one meeting to adopt a new Title 3 to the City Code concerning Animal Control per staff request. An amendment to the FY 2008/2009 budge for the IT Department for equipment to schedule Channel 3, transfers coming from Stormwater, Police and Economic Development, was See BUDGET, Page 13

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The Tennessee Writers Alliance WordFest will be held Friday-Saturday at Cumberland University. Registration begins at noon Friday, and cost is $125. Presenters include Fireproof author Eric Wilson (fiction), Wyatt Prunty (poetry), Lebanon’s own Leon Alligood (multimedia), Dwight Lewis (journalism), J.T. Ellison (mystery), Whitney Ferre (creativity coach), Kathryn Knight and Etta Wilson (manuscript first pages), and Ron Block (songwriting and music). Authors William Gay and J. Wes Yoder (Carry My Bones) will read at 5:30 p.m. Friday at Sherlock’s Bookstore. Theater seating for the readings is limited to 40 people, and WordFest participants will have tickets. Any remaining seats may be filled by the general public at no charge. A second session of author readings will be added at 6:30 if needed. At 6:30 p.m. there will be open-mic readings on the patio and book signings indoors. For more info, call 547-1217 or go online to www.tn-writers.org.

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and drywall hanger for all the years that my kids were growing up. I was still sending stuff out and it kept coming back.”

southeast of Nashville. “All my family lived here. I had this idea to be a writer you had to live in New York or be an expatriate in France or something like that. I realized what I wanted to write about was in the South, and I needed to live here. There seems to be more scenery, more to look at,” said Gay, who worked four decades with his hands under the sun but continued to plug away doggedly with his prose. “I thought I was good enough to be published, and I liked doing it. From a practical standpoint, it don’t make any sense to write it and put in a box or in a closet. So the logical thing was to send it out to magazines. I didn’t have an agent. I was sending stuff to ‘New Yorker’ and ‘Esquire’ and then started submitting to literary magazines.” In 1998 “The Georgia Review” accepted one of his short stories, and a few weeks later “The Missouri Review” took another. Gay describes the exhilaration of his initial publishing experience saying, “There is no drug that could make you feel like that. It was one of the best feelings I ever had, sort of like being vindicated in a way. I had been a closet writer. I was working in construction. You don’t go out on Monday morning and say, ‘Listen to this sonnet I

Times, gained him a little attention, and since then, he said, “I been able to make a living at it.” Gay said he writes in spurts but can go at for hours at a time: “If it’s something I’m intensively working on, I look forward to it and work on it every day.” And he writes in longhand until he transcribes that into a computer. “That’s pretty much the only way I can do it. I can’t write on keyboard, so I edit as I type it into a laptop. Then it’s like a second draft. I change as I type it up.” Among his rewards for his writing acclaim, Gay taught writing for a semester at Sewanee: The University of the South, a treat he thoroughly enjoyed but found a bit peculiar. “I got along well with the students but didn’t fit in that well with the academic types, except for a couple of the professors. It was a kind of a jarring transition from pouring concrete or doing drywall, from that to teaching college,” he said. “It’s a weird world. I never went to college, but here I was telling kids what they was supposed to do.” A film version of Gay’s “Twilight,” a tale about a kinky undertaker who hires a hit man to snuff out See WORDFEST, Page 13

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CU looking to MJ for nursing program College presence could bring ‘sustainable economic development’ By Tomi L. Wiley Managing Editor Have the interest, they will come. That’s the hope of Mt. Juliet officials and business leaders as nearby Cumberland University announced recently an interest in building a nursing satellite program in Mt. Juliet. Cumberland President Harvill Eaton said last week that he would like to have at least 25 students enrolled in order to begin a nursing program in Mt. Juliet. In response to that

can establish a presence in Mt. Juliet, Eaton continued. “The leadership of Mt. Juliet has been very encouraging in their discussions with Cumberland concerning activities we might have there. We consider a Mt. Juliet presence to be an important part of our strategic growth,” Eaton said, “but must assure that the specific activities we attempt in the city are: (1) programmatically logical for us, the City, and the region in the long-term, (2) fit the strategic plan of Cumberland, and (3) make business

of the nursing program will accelerate the broadening of our activity in Mt. Juliet.’ A proposed nursing program – and additional programs that could spin off of its success – could be a boon economically and socially for the residents of the Mt. Juliet area, agreed Mt. Juliet/West Wilson Chamber of Commerce President Mark Hinesley. He said that not only would additional people coming to Mt. Juliet for classes boost local retail sales but would increase job opportunities and training by offering higher education. “I would think that an MBA program might be attractive to at least a portion of our residents. Anything relating to advancing continuing

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sense. These three points are critical, and must be the primary drivers for Cumberland’s decision. Taking each one separately, we are looking for a long-term, logical outreach to Mt. Juliet. The areas that make sense for the region, and for us, are professional studies in business, technology and healthcare, especially as they affect the working adult. So, those are the strategic directions that guide our actions. Second, we must also make sure the directions in which we go fit the strategic plan of the University, and these areas certainly do. Finally, the business proposition must make sense for us to continue this or any program.” The “strategic move” to Mt. Juliet, Eaton said, “will be positive, and success

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The Mt. Juliet Animal Shelter regularly has an overabundance of kittens available for adoption. Kittens are cute and sweet and grow up to be cats. Have mice? Cats eat mice. Need someone to talk to? A cat will listen to you, and a kitten, before it grows up to be a cat, may even pause in play long enough to acknowledge you and your problems. Admit it, cats are cool. Go get one. They’re clean, I guess, and quiet enough. Look, I’m a dog person, and I’m allergic to cats, but cats are cool enough, and if I wasn’t afraid of breaking out in hives or scaring my Farm Dog, I’d go get one myself. Plus, my mom’s afraid of them. So, long story short, no cat for me. But you should go get one. Call the Mt. Juliet Animal Shelter today at 615-773-5533 or just stop by at 115 Industrial Drive, at the top of the hill. They also need volunteers. Volunteering is good for kids, churches and families. Help out a kitty today. You know you want to.

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Obituaries BURCH, Mary Helen Boyd Mary Helen Boyd Burch passed away on June 6, 2009 at home with her family in Lebanon, TN. She was born in Tullahoma, Tennessee on November 18, 1919. She was preceded in death by her parents James F. and Anne H Boyd and her husband of 66 years Billy P Burch. She is survived by her three sons Richard L Burch, Hendersonville, TN; William F Burch (Jerry), Birmingham, AL and James B Burch (Therese) Leesburg, VA. She also has 5 grandchildren, Charles L Burch (Jennifer) Atlanta, GA; W. Bradley Burch (Jody) Richmond, VA; Ryan F Burch Birmingham, AL; Jessica Burch Leesburg, VA; Leigh Scott (Sean) Purcellville, VA. She also has seven great grandchildren and dear family friends Harold and Rose Pickel. In lieu of flowers the family would prefer a gift to First United Methodist Church of Lebanon, TN. Services arranged by Sellers Funeral Home in Lebanon, with the funeral held on Tuesday, June 9, and a private graveside service in Tullahoma, TN. GROSS, Patricia Ann Patricia Gross passed away on June 3, 2009, at age 70. No services are scheduled. Survivors include four sons: Hewett Williams, Michael T. Williams, Anthony James Grimes, and Charles Davis; and three grandchildren: Janecia Williams, Justin Williams, and Michael Williams. She is preceded in death by James F. Gross. Sellars Funeral Home, 313 W. Baddour Pkwy, Lebanon TN 37087, 615.44.9393. Obits 615-758-8818. LOCKE, Nancy C. Nancy C. Locke, age 62, of Mt. Juliet, TN, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 31, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Locke and grandchild, Matthew Hadden. She is survived by daughters Michelle (Kevin) Hadden and Kristin (James) Herren; son, Ronald Steven Locke; grandchildren: Nick, Caleb, Jessalyn, Cassidy, Jacob, Caitlyn, Calyie Hadden, Emma and Ethan Herren; three brothers and two sisters. Mrs. Locke will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother, who is now at peace with Christ and reunited with her husband of 31 years. The funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday June 4 from the chapel of Mount Olivet Funeral Home with Bro. Bruce Grubbs officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

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McGEE, Jimmy P. Jimmy P. McGee, age 74, of Mt. Juliet, passed away June 4, 2009. Survived by his wife of 52 years, Sue McGee; son, Jimmy R. (Terri) McGee; beloved granddaughter, Mandy McGee; one brother and four sisters. Mr. McGee will be remembered as a loving husband, great father, GanGan and brother. Mr. McGee retired from DuPont after 30 years of service. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 7, in Hermitage Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Craig Goff officiating. Interment followed in Hermitage Memorial Gardens, family and friends served as pallbearers. Arrangements by Hermitage Funeral Home, 535 Shute Lane, Old Hickory, TN 37138; (615) 889-0361. WALKER, Janeann Walburn Janeann Walburn Walker, age 45, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died Saturday, June 6, 2009. Mrs. Walker was a member of the Living Springs Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Edward Walburn, and her brother, Craig Walburn. She is survived by: husband Donald Walker of Mt. Juliet; mother Rebecca Wells Smith of Portsmouth, OH; son Dameon South of Colorado; brothers Tom Walburn of Milton, TN; Scott Walburn of Portsmouth, OH; Jeff Walburn of Portsmouth, OH. Graveside services for Mrs. Walker will be conducted 10 a.m. Wednesday at Wilson County Memorial Gardens with Rev. Caryl Strange officiating. Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615)7732663. Obit Line (615)641-2663, www.bondmemorial.com

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Mt. Juliet Rd. carnival is fundraiser for county Explorers County mayor gives permission for ‘first carnival on that spot’ By Tomi L. Wiley Managing Editor Kids of all ages can enjoy a carnival set up on Mt. Juliet Road to benefit the Wilson County Explorers, the first of its kind, many say, to be offered at that location. Wilson County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Greg Lasater said that Cumberland Valley Shows owner Jeremy Floyd, a onetime member of Lasater’s Boy Scout troop, offered to donate part of the carnival funds to the Explorers. The carnival, set up in Lebanon last week, also benefits the Lebanon High School Booster Club. Lasater said 15 percent of profits from the carnival, which runs through Saturday, will benefit the Wilson County Explorers, “hopefully to fund the sum-

mer Explorer Acadmey,” which have been postponed this year. Lasater said the funds will also be used for “much needed equipment for training,” as well as T-shirts, hats, and winter clothing. According to the website, “the Wilson County Sheriff’s Explorer Program began in the fall of 2000 with six members. To date the program has 25 active members. The Explorer Program is designed for young men and women ages 14 - 18 who are interested in law enforcement as a career. The Explorer Program reaches out to many young people to learn various police tactics, patrol procedures, drug detection, search and seizures, DUI detection, self defense, firearms safety and many other law enforcement topics. The explorers also learn to camping, canoeing, caving, and wilderness survival

skills. Each year explorers take a trip to Gatlinburg to snow ski. Many of these outdoor activities teach these young people discipline, self respect, teamwork, and being able to reach their fullest potential.” Lasater, who also serves on the Wilson County Board of Education for Zone 5, the carnival will reopen on Wednesday after a twoday hiatus. He said the carnival has been “very busy” and saw as many people on Saturday night than during the entire week the carnival was open in Lebanon. “We hope people in the community will come out,” Lasater said Monday. “Carnivals are fun, it’s like being a kid again.” The county deputy added that there have been “very few incidents, just a little trouble” and no arrests made as of Monday. He said

the Explorers are working security for their own fundraising carnival. Lasater added that Wilson County Mayor Robert Dedman gave permission to use the county-owned property, commonly known as the old Mt. Juliet Elemen-

tary School property, for the carnival, and Mt. Juliet Zoning Administrator Isabelle Ford said Monday that carnival officials had obtained the proper temporary permit, which is applicable for 10 days.

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MJ emission testing site to extend monthly testing days To offer consistency and more convenience to the residents of Mt, Juliet, the mobile emissions testing site that is located at Sgt. Jerry Mundy Memorial Park, 300 Mundy Memorial Drive, in Mt. Juliet (off Belinda Parkway, east of Providence) will be open last full week of the each month from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Operations will be extended to also include the last few days of the

month when they fall in the following week. The new days of operations will be: June 22 - 26 and June 29 – 30; July 27 – 31; August 24 - 28 and August 31; September 21 26 and September 28 - 30t; October 26 – 30; November 23 - 25 (closed 26 - 27 for Thanksgiving) and November 30; December 28 – 31 (closed January 1, 2010).

Mt. Juliet Softball Camp for 2nd – 8th graders will be June 15 – 18 at the new Mt. Juliet High School softball field from 8 – 11:30 a.m. The cost is $65.00. Campers should wear shorts, T-shirt and cleats, and should bring water and softball equipment. The camp is filled with exciting drills and games to promote the development of your game. The camp will focus on the fundamentals of softball; fielding, throwing, proper grip, hitting, bunting, and base running. The importance of game speed will be stressed in all of the drills and activities, as well as campers competing against themselves to continue improvement. There will be game-like situations daily. All camp participants will receive a free camp T-shirt at the end of the week. The camp will be run by the Lady Bears Softball coaches and players. To register early or for more information contact Kacey Pedigo at 615-758-5606 ext. 3675.

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approximately 320 cars have been entered from all over the United States with 16 states represented. National shows are known for the best and the most unique cars in America to be shown, and organizer said this show will be no exception. The show will begin on Thursday, June 11, with a Car Corral offering antique cars for sale and an automobile flea market as well. Both of these will continue through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. The antique competitive car show will be held on Saturday only with cars entering Fiddlers Grove from 7 - 10:30 a.m. with the

awards presentation at 4:30 p.m. Organizers said the uniqueness of this show will be the fact that the automobiles will be displayed in the midst of over 50 historic buildings of Fiddlers Grove. The pioneer village will be in full operation with all buildings open for tour with craftsmen, storytellers and musicians bringing a great addition to the show. Great food will also be available. There is no admission fee for this once in a lifetime opportunity. For more information call 615-4447315 or visit midtennaaca. org.

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President of the Fine Arts Guild Anita Spicer recently presented a $500 check to the 2009 Fine Arts Guild Scholarship recipient, Jessica Porter. Jessica is a Mt. Juliet High School graduate who is pursuing an art degree at the Savannah College of Art & Design. She is the daughter of Rob and Cindy Porter of Mt. Juliet. ~ Photo submitted

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Gwaltney retires from Wilson County schools; Tim Bell named successor Tim Bell, also a long Gwaltney spent Officials announced last week that Mike Gwaltney more than two decades in time Wilson County Schools will succeed will begin retirement at the the classroom and was then educator, end of this month after thirty named assistant principal at Gwaltney. Bell began his teaching career in Mt. Juliet seven years of 1987 at Mt. Juliet Junior High service to Wilson Junior High School in 1993. County schools as and was promoted O n e a teacher, coach, to assistant supervisor and administrator. principal of Mt. w r o t e , Director of Schools Juliet High School “ M i k e Mike Davis has in 2000. He said handles named Tim Bell he is now excited to even the as Mr. Gwaltney’s be going back to the m o s t successor. Gwaltney Bell middle school where challenging Gwaltney he began twenty-two with began teaching with Wilson situations County Schools in 1972 at confidence and ease. His years ago. “Tim Bell is a strong Mt. Juliet Elementary and conscientiousness, sincerity, later taught at Mt. Juliet fairness, compassion, and educator who brings a wealth Junior High School and Mt. understanding all contribute of experience in education Juliet High School. Other to the professional demeanor to this position,” said Mr. than short leaves to fulfill his that one must have in order Davis. Bell will begin his military obligation, he has to be successful as a school worked for Wilson County administrator in today’s new position this July. educational atmosphere.” Schools ever since.

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annual baseball banquet. Owens, a 6’2” 200lb outfield/ 1st baseman concluded his high school baseball career on the 31-13 team. MJHS won the 9AAA District Tournament, Region 5 AAA championship, AAA Sectional championship, and finished as the AAA

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The Mt. Juliet Bearcats 14 and under travel baseball team won their 2nd tournament of the summer, taking the title at the SYSA Global World Series Qualifier in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The Bearcats are now qualified for the SYSA Global World Series to be played later this summer. Front row left to right: Gunner Osborne, Robby Amity, Cody Carr, Josh Smith, Chris Johnston, Hunter Gilbert, Kyle Grace; Back row left to right: Scorekeeper Matt Johnston, Caleb Chowbay, Austin Smith, Austyn Dyer, Head Coach Mark Gilbert, Parker Flatt, Coach Ryan Hill, Coach Randy Carr, not pictured Coach Scott Dyer

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unanimously approved on second reading. Commissioners approved by a 4 – 1 vote to amend the 2008/2009 budget for $100,000 for the Nashville & Eastern Railroad for crossing equipment and to authorize the mayor to sign the agreement on second reading, with Bradshaw voting against. In New Business, the commission approved by a 4 – 1 vote to rezone the Charles Duncan property, located at the corner of Lebanon Road and Grandview, from RS-40 to CG, with District 3 Commissioner Ed Hagerty voting against. Commissioners unanimously approved the rezoning of the Steven Martin property located at 10375 Lebanon Road and 10396 Lebanon Road from RS-40/RS-10 (parcel is split by Lebanon Road) to CG. A resolution to accept an eight-acre donation

and compliance with the ordinance at the Paddocks development on N. Mt. Juliet Road was unanimously approved with amendments. A resolution to authorize the acceptance of the property located at Industrial Drive/Animal Control Shelter and authorize the mayor to sign the documents to purchase and close on the Animal Control Shelter located on Industrial Drive was deferred at Robertson’s request. Also deferred (due to the late hour resulting from budget discussions) was an ordinance to approve the board of commissioners procedure manual and an ordinance to increase sewer rates in Mt. Juliet, both on first reading. A resolution to authorize the mayor to sign an engagement letter with Alex Buchanan, Waller Landson, Dortch & Davis, LLC as bond counsel was approved by a 4 – 1 vote, with Hagerty abstaining.

MJ adult basketball league season starts July 13 The 2009 Adult Basketball League season starts Monday, July 13, in Mt. Juliet. There is an eight team maximum with an age limit of 20 years old and up. The entry fee is $500.00, which includes 14 regular season games and a playoff. Deadline for signups is Friday, June 26. For more information call Tim Henson with the City of Mt. Juliet at (615) 642-6130.

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where it found favor in his eyes. “I liked it. I thought the actors did a good job. They changed my ending. It’s a little more upbeat than what I had written. It was dark. They lightened it up a little,” Gay said. “Holbrook was great and was really nice to me. He thanked me for writing the story.” Besides novels and short stories, Gay also pens essays on music for a variety of magazines. He’s been a fan of Bob Dylan before most folks in the South ever heard of him, but he also

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An allotment of 900 tickets will be available to the general public and cost $10 for a roundtrip ticket. Parking is free at all of the outlying stations. Customers will receive only one ticket for the round trip and will need to show the ticket to the conductor when boarding on both trips. Children age 4 and under will not need a ticket to board; however, they will be required to sit in their parent’s lap. Weekday Music City Star tickets and passes are not accepted on the July 4 train. In order to ensure that passengers traveling together will be seated in the same passenger car, tickets will have a car number assignment printed on them. Passengers should enter that specific car at their boarding stations. Travel back to the

original boarding stations from Riverfront Station after the fireworks should be in that same passenger car. Tickets are available for purchase beginning June 5 at Music City Central, which is located at 400 Charlotte Ave., on the Music City Star Web site at www. musiccitystar.org, or with a credit card over the phone by calling (615) 862-5925. Online tickets will be on sale until 4 p.m. Friday, June 26 or until they are sold out, whichever comes first. Tickets will not be for sale July 4 on the platforms. For more information, call (615) 8625950 from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sundays or visit the Music City Star Web site at www. musiccitystar.org.

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way of making something or selling something changes or finds a cheaper labor source. Again, it’s about sustainable economic development. We are placing our emphasis in Mt. Juliet on those activities that help attract the industries and the residents of future business in healthcare and technology since that will where the nation is heading is the area from which a region like Wilson County and Mt. Juliet gets the greatest economic gain in the long term.” Martin added that the location of a CU satellite campus in Mt. Juliet and available hours to working adults seeking higher education would be a dream come true for many people. “The location and hours of the Mt. Juliet location will allow many who have been dreaming about entering a career in nursing to become a reality if the program comes to fruition,” Martin said Monday. “We’d like to be a huge part of making people’s dreams come true and will do all we can to make it happen. Out of each of the 50 people that have called there was at least one similarity with each caller and that was excitement. Each caller

expressed how they had been searching for such a program and was excited to see that Cumberland was considering Mt. Juliet for a possible location.” Location is the key word at this point, and Mt. Juliet City Manager Randy Robertson said Monday that Cumberland officials were pondering nearly a dozen different locations in Mt. Juliet to settle. As of Tuesday, possible locations were still being considered. According to Hinesley, location for a possible CU nursing program is “probably pretty high on their list” of priorities. And as far as priorities in Mt. Juliet for the betterment of its residents and workforce, continuing education ranks high on the list, since higher education of a workforce often means better accessibility to corporate recruitment. “A community with access to higher education is a community much better poised for the future than one without this opportunity,” Hinesley noted. For more information or to sign up for a future nursing program in Mt. Juliet contact Kenny Martin at 615-754-2552 or [email protected].

education opportunities in our community would be a very welcome addition. As traditional employers look to the future and assess what they are going to need in terms of skill sets from employees, a significant amount of re-training would seem to be at least something to consider.” Eaton agreed that continued education and training for Mt. Juliet’s working adults would help the local economy. “The presence of private colleges with four year and graduate programs helps economic development in a major way,” Eaton said. “Cumberland enhances sustainable economic development. We aim to help underpin healthcare and technology-based companies with their immediate workforce needs, but will be engaged in the creation of new companies that keep jobs in a region for decades. Cumberland will help incubate new business and support changing product lines in existing business. This means a county than can evolve with the long term changes in business rather than go boom then go bust when one

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Community Calendar Girl Scout pancake breakfast June 13 Girl Scout Troop #1868 will have a pancake breakfast on Saturday, June 13, from 7 – 9 a.m. at O’Charley’s at Providence. Proceeds will benefit a trip to New York. Tickets are $5.00 and available at the door.

Breast Cancer Friends support group June 15 Breast Cancer Friends support group meets the 3rd Monday night of each month at 6:30pm at Maple Hill church of Christ located on the corner of West Main Street and Maple Hill Road in Lebanon. We welcome those who have had breast cancer in the past or are dealing with it now. Join us Monday, June 15th, for fun with our own Fay Kieffer and Hatha yoga instructor, Lisa Decker. Come learn ways to promote good health and relaxation. We’ll also ready for Relay for Life. Call 444-6106 or 306-1945 for details.

Child-Care Provider Workshop June 20 UT Extension will be hosting a Child-Care Provider Workshop at the James E. Ward Agriculture Center on Saturday, June 20, from 9 - 11a.m. in the School Exhibits Building. The topic for discussion will be “Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten.” There will be a charge of $5.00 per participant. Individuals interested in attending should pre-register and send fee to the UT Extension Office, c/o Marietta Sanford, 925 E. Baddour Pkwy., Suite 100, Lebanon, TN 37087. For questions or concerns please contact Marietta Sanford at the UT Extension Office at 615-444-9584.

MJ Star postponed September 19 & 25 MJ Star will be postponed until September 19 & 25. Please call the Mt. Juliet Community Center for more information at 758-6522.

Reflections from an Old Friend A salute to our great Teachers With yet another school year nearing an end, I would like to personally salute and thank all our wonderful teachers on a job well done. As each and every school year passes, yet another bright - faced group of young adults walk across the graduation stage to receive their much anticipated and earned High School Diploma. As the parents, relatives, teachers and friends beam with excitement and pride, our teachers feel as if they’ve lost another child from the nest. You see, to our teachers, these now young adults are their adopted children in heart and soul. Are teachers become extremely close to these children and take great pride in watching them grow and learn over the years. So you can only imagine the pride and love these teachers feel for their adopted kids when they watch them graduate from high school or move up to another grade level. It’s like watching your child leave the nest, times one hundred. I have fortunately had the opportunity to guest speak for many teachers over the years, and the one thing I’ve come to realize, is that teachers love what they do. While working with various teachers, I’ve come to know that our teachers have a tough job. Teachers must keep the attention of our children each and every school day. They must prepare lesson plans, homework assignments and the trust and respect of the children, in order to grow their minds. Let me assure the teachers that you have indeed succeeded in your job. You have once again gone above and beyond the call of duty and given your hearts and souls to the children. In closing, I can’t thank you enough for what you have done and continue to do for the children. Next to parents, teachers are the most influential people your child will ever be around. God Bless our Teachers!

Graden Gaines Softball Tournament July 25 The 2nd Annual Graden Gaines Foundation Softball Tournament will be held on July 25 at Sgt. Jerry Mundy Memorial Park in Mt. Juliet. The opening ceremony will be at 7:30 a.m., with the first game at 8 a.m. and a championship game at the end of the day. Adult co-ed teams have an entry fee of $300, and all proceeds will benefit the Graden Gaines Scholarship Fund and the medical funds of Karli Costley, Makenzie Matthews and Savannah Swandal. For more information visit www.gradengaines.com or email [email protected].

MOMS unite! Ongoing The MOMS Club (Moms Offering Moms Support) of Mt. Juliet/Lebanon is a nonprofit organization aimed at providing support for stay-at-home or part-time working moms. The group holds their monthly business meeting the first Tuesday of each month at 10AM at Grace United Methodist Church in Mt. Juliet. We have weekly activities such as park play dates, museum and zoo trips, Moms Night Out and much more! Children are welcome to all meetings and activities. For more information please check out our website at http://www.mtjulietmomsclub.org or contact Stephanie Smith, (615) 498-9627.

Attention writers, readers and wordlovers: countdown to TWA WordFest Please join Tennessee Writers Alliance June 12-13 for WordFest! Come learn from bestselling authors and network with fellow writers on the beautiful campus of Cumberland University in Lebanon. The stellar lineup includes: Eric Wilson, J.T. Ellison, Whitney Ferre, Wyatt Prunty, Dwight Lewis, Leon Alligood, Etta Wilson, Kathryn Knight; readings and reception at Sherlock’s Book Emporium; and grand finale with Ron Block of Union Station. Pre-registration is not required. This is TWA’s only conference of the year…don’t miss this opportunity! For more information or questions visit www.tn-writers.org or email [email protected], or call Debbie Whitaker at 615-547-1217.

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BEAZLEY’S POOL CARE. Pool care, pool upkeep & general maintenance. Contact Clay Beazley, Certified Pool Operator. 615-3309752. P 6-3 ___________________________ WILLETTE STONE WORK. Stone jobs - Walls - Planters - Outdoor Firepit/Grill - Mailboxes, etc. FREE Estimates. Christian contractor with 15 years experience. Call 615-207-9103. ___________________________ BARRETT Tree & Lawn Service. Tree Removal, Trimming, Hauling, Firewood, Lawn care, Mulching. Licensed & Insured. 7583893 or 579-8319.

YOUR REMODELING DONE AT STIMULUS PRICES!! 50 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Call Mr. JIM at 615-390-9854. P 6-10 ___________________________ Business Forsale 1305 N.. MJRD, MJ, TN. 37122 Hair salon, 1,260 sq ft. For more info call 615-758-4523. P 7-01

Auction

Auction

ABSOLUTE AUCTION AFTER DINNER SALE 3 BDRM.-1 ½ BATH BRICK HOME 1450 SQ. FT. - 79 X 157’ LOT 382 BONNAVALE / HERMITAGE 20% DOWN NON-QUALIFYING TERMS THURSDAY JUNE 18TH. 6:00 P.M. DIRECTIONS: From I/40 E. take Hermitage Exit to left on Lebanon Rd. to right on Jacksonian to right on Bonnafair to right on Bonnavale. (SEE AUCTION SIGNS) This 1450 Sq. Ft. brick home is conveniently located in the Hermitage Hills Subdivision close to several restaurantschurches-schools and a variety of shopping centers etc. of the area. It consists of 3 bdrms. -1 ½ baths-living room-kitchen w/eat in area,den and laundry room. Other amenities include a fenced back yard and central heat and air. TERMS: CASH. Or NON-QUALIFYING TERMS OFFERED BY Wilson Bank and Trust are 20% down, 6% interest first year. Please call Janice Durnberger at 615-547-5601 for more details. 15% Earnest Money Day Of Sale Balance at Closing. Deed & Title furnished by Seller. Sale #03109 JERRY E. GREGORY, AUCTIONEER OFFICE 615-292-6619 / HOME 615-876-2172 / CELL 615-533-5943. www.colsonauctions.com

Business Services HIGHMARK TURF SALES & INSTALLATION. Sodding & Seed and Straw. Grading & Topsoil delivery. Bobcat work. Paver patios and driveways. Structural & Decorative retaining walls. Firepits & Pathways. Licensed & Insured. Call Greg @ 615-506-2127 for a Free Estimate. P 6-3

Business Services PREMIER CLEANING SERVICES. Wash, Wax, Detailing available for RVs, boat, personal water craft. Ask about special packages. Experienced and knowledgeable. Call 615-438-2718. P 6-3 ___________________________

HIGH TOP TREE SERVICE • Removal • Bobcat Service • Pressure Washing • Stump Grinding • Thinning/Maintenance

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• Chipper Service • Bush Hogging • Storm Damage • Cable Reinforcement

FREE ESTIMATES

Licensed & Insured ($1 Million Liability) LeRoy Watkins, Manager • 28 years Experience

210-7137

___________________________ TERRY’S AUTO GLASS Windshield Repairs or Auto Glass replacement. FREE Mobile Service. Established “1989”. Insurance approved. Serving Middle TN. 7 5 8 - 6 3 3 9 . ___________________________ JUNK HAULING & LOTS MORE Clean basements, attics, & yards. Most gutters. Haul cars 4 Free. Landscaping. Stump Grinding. Pressure washing. Decks & Driveways sealed. Call us 4 anything. Robin or Mike. 443-7146 /485-4510, 881-6 5 0 0 . . I TC ___________________________ BUNCH ROCK & BRICK: Mail Boxes, entrances, flower beds, retainer wall and repairs. NEW - We also do stucco. Free estimate. 7545034. TC ___________________________ PRESSURE WASHING UNLIMITED, INC. Cleaning Services Include: Houses - Gutters - Driveways - Decks & More. Call Dean at 516-9438 for FREE Estimate. I TC ___________________________ DUN-RITE Garage Door Service. Sales - Service - Installation - Repairs. Overhead Doors & Openers. FREE Estimates on Replacements. 758-6285 or 319-1645. I TC

Child Care Child Care in My Home. Providence area. Flexible Rates & Hours. Full time opening available. Call 7587122. I TC ___________________________ TODDLER’S PLAYHOUSE now enrolling 3, 4 & 5 year olds. Part & Full Time. Call 758-7777. I 6-10 ___________________________ Summer Child Care in Willoughby Station area. Call 429-7263. I 6-3

Classes RED CROSS swimming lessons at Guppies and Dolphins. Mt. Juliet/Smyrna area. For registration go to www.swimclass.org. Questions call 615-416-3615.

Cleaning CRABTREE’S PROFESSIONAL WINDOW CLEANING. Specializing in: Concrete, Wood, Vinyl Siding and Gutter Cleaning. Brandon Crabtree. 9776694. P 6-3 ___________________________ **ALL PRO SERVICES ** CLEANING: Specializing in windows, carpets, gutters, pressure washing, driveway sealing. Air Duct Cleaning & Blind Cleaning. Free estimates & references. Jim 754-5047. Christian Owned/Operated. ___________________________ TWO GIRLS & A BROOM. Residential Cleaning. Quality work. References. Free estimates. Insured. 7583176. Cell 568-6131, 9687445. P 6-3

754-6111 Deadline 1 p.m. Monday

Cleaning Specialist in Residential Cleaning Services. When attention to detail matters, trust a perfectionist. References available. Free estimates. Call Maria, 615-5640774. P 6-17 ___________________________ Lathams Cleaning. Restidenal cleaning/ Homes, Apts. Condo’s. 10 years experience. Professional affordable relieable. Satifaction Guaranteed.For free est. Call Nicole 615-517-5550.

Commercial FOR LEASE - Commercial Space - Hwy 109 area and Mt. Juliet area! Call for more information ROBINSON PROPERTIES 754-2019. ___________________________ COMMERCIAL SPACES FOR LEASE. 500-3,000 SQUARE FEET. 754-2019.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR LEASE 1,000 sq.ft.4,000 sq.ft. Call for more information ROBINSON PROPERTIES

754-2019 Dozer BOBCAT, BUSH HOGGING, DUMP TRUCK, BACKHOE. Concrete work. Fill Dirt and Gravel. Portable Welding. FREE Estimates. Cell 3470433, 754-0090. I

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Concrete

CLASSIFIEDS 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

Driveways J.C. MOSELEY BLACKTOP Driveways ~~ Parking Lots ~~ Resurface Old Driveways ~~ Seal Coating. 319-7922. P 6-24

Electrical LICENSED & INSURED ELECTRICIAN. Residential & Commercial. Also, Cable/ Phone Installation. Senior Citizen Discount. REASONABLE RATES. All work guaranteed. 6153169323. I M ___________________________ RAY ELECTRIC. No Job Too Small. Family owned & operated. Licensed & insured. Senior Citizen Discount. 773-2455. 615-6818787 I TC ___________________________ ARC ELECTRICAL SERVICES. Call for all your electrical needs. Competitive rates. 754-9790.

For Rent FURNISHED 1 Bedroom Efficiency on Private estate. Water & Electric furnished. $550 per month. 519-4492. I TC ___________________________

Stoner Creek Apartments 1 Bedroom starts at $327 2 Bedroom starts at $402 Partial utilities paid

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For Rent Fenced Boat & Trailer Parking. As low as $50 a month. 5 min. from Old Hickory. Boat dock & Lakewood Marina. Call Jim 207-9140. I TC ___________________________ Small office. Great location. All utilities included. $295 per month. Call Greg at 615449-1940. I

For Sale

For Rent 2BR, 2BA, Mobile Home. Private area. Adults only. No pets. All appliances. Includes Washer & Dryer. References. $700 month/$700 Deposit. 758-3578. ___________________________ 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1,220 sq. ft. 2 miles to Providence. No Pets. $925 month. 9694769. I 5-27 ___________________________ Furnished room in private home. All utilities furnished. Old Hickory area. 758-3995. I 6-3 ___________________________ Mt. Juliet - 3BR, 2BA, 1,700 sq. ft. $1,300 month. 2 car garage. One level, covered patio. Call Ken Smith at Professional Realty Group 3081089. I 6-10 ___________________________ STUDIO TYPE Living arrangement. With Business possibilities. Full basement with heat & air with outside entry. Large Deck with cover. $200 a week. No lease. 1 week deposit. 207-9140. 20 mins. from Mt. Juliet. I ___________________________

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. 615-575-5992. ************ 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-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) Queen Memory Foam Mattress Brand new with warranty $287.00. Also, have a boxspring if needed. Call Mike at 615-394-0891 w/ questions. 615-394-0861. I TC ___________________________ NewMed-Lift Chair. Rust. Reclines to a bed or stands you up. Foot extension & will lift 6’3”, 350 lbs. Retails $1,200, selling $650.00. 758-9730. P 6-10 ___________________________

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Garage Sales WE PAY CASH! Now buying Mowers, tillers & chippers. Running or Not. We also have like new mowers for sale . 1/2 the cost of new. Riders as low as $395. Call 847-4105. ___________________________ NEW FLEA MARKET & FARMER’S MARKET. Special Open rates. Air conditioned booths - $35, $20 outside booths. Great location. Call Rhonda 5684231. I TC ___________________________ SUPER CLOSEOUT SALE. Formal wear shop in Hermitage is closing out all Bridal/ Ladies! All Bridal gowns will be $99 or $149. All other ladies’ dresses, flower girl dresses, veils, shoes, tiaras, jewelry and bridal accessories will be at unbelievable reduced prices. Dealers welcome. Sale continues until everything is sold. Located at 4615 LEBANON ROAD (Gondola Plaza between Fat Mo’s & Subway. Open 7 Days a week. 615-883-0010. ___________________________ 151 Falkner Lane 8am-2pm Saturday June 13th clothes, furniture, swimming pool, books, craft supplies, electronics, games, dishes. ___________________________ 2716 Leesa Anne Ln. Hickory Hills Subdivision Saturday, June 13, 9AM1PM

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Garage Sales HUGE MOVING SALE-In side & out. DOWNSIZING. Men Don’t miss this one!! Horseshoe Cove, off Nonaville Rd. to 1015 SINGING SPRINGS ROAD. Saturday June 13th 7 am - ? Rain or shine. ___________________________ Five Family Yard Sale Friday 12th 8-3pm & Saturday June 13th 8am- 12pm 305 Glenwood Drive. Mt. Juliet Furniture, Adults, Teens & kids cloths, electronics, misc. ___________________________ Thursday 11th thru Saturday 13th. 8-4pm. 208 Moonlite Trail Mount Juliet. __________________________ Multi- Family Yard Sale. Lots of cloths, riding lawn mower. 2330 Benders Ferry Saturday only 7-12pm. 6-10 P ___________________________ Super Yard Sale- 105 Rea Dr, Southwinds Subdiv, off S. Mt. Juliet Rd. Fri-Sat 12-13-8am-3pm. Cabin Furnishing, tools, camping gear, water skis’ trampoline, window a/c units, office supplies, heaters, folding chairs, 5’x8’ trailer, much more, both new and resale mdse, everything priced to see. 6-10 P ___________________________ YARDSALE!!!!! 7-? Raising money for Nicaragua Mission trip! Come to : 130 Ridgecrest Dr. Mount Juliet. Behind the police Station! 6-10 P ___________________________ Villages of Cedar Creek Community Yard Sale Saturday June 13th 7am - 2pm. saundersville Road at Cedar Creek Village Road.

NEW FLEA MARKET - LAKEWOOD

DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY Only a few booths left. Just 20 minutes from Mt. Juliet and Donelson, Start your own business. Just $35 moves you in. Air conditioned, handicap rest rooms, codes approved strip center. 5,000 sq. ft. of variety merchandise. We service your booth. Get your check every Monday afternoon. Call Rhonda 357-0263

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Garage Sales Yard Sale. Fri- Sat June 12th & 13th 8-1pm, 6525 John Hager Rd. off Central Pike & Earhart. Brand New St. Boots sizes 8-13, Clothes, Toys, Books, PS games, Baseball cards, Mini Frig, Brand new HP & Cannon printer cartridges, DVD’s, & carseats, strollers, High chair & more. 6-10 P ___________________________ Multi- Family Garage Sale 1813/1815 Lawnview Point in Woodland Place, many household items, tools, clothes, etc. Fri & Sat, June 12th & 13th. 8am - 4pm. 6-10 P ___________________________ June 11-13th, 8-5pm. 1117 Woodridge PL behind JR. High. Multi Family Sale. Childrens clothes, toys, household, lots of stuff!. 6-10 P ___________________________ Yard Sale 1330 South Bass Drive across from Library. 5ft Heavy Duty box, scraper, tools, dryer, chair, new drapes, household items, hunting items, & much more. Fri 12th 7:30- 5pm & Sat. 13th 7:30-2pm. 6-10 P ___________________________

211 Tyne Blvd. Old Hickory. Fri. & Sat. 12&13 7-3 PM. Knives, Swords, Great for Father’s Day. Defense Products, Pepper Spray, Stun Guns, Batons, Household Items, Books, 4 Large Fenders $25 each (NEW) Mt. Vernon Woods Community Sale. Lebanon Rd. to S. Greenhill or Division to S. Green Hill. Fri. 12, Sat. 13, 8 AM, to see pictures go to estatesalesnashville.com

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CLASSIFIEDS Garage Sales

Help Wanted

Fri 12th 8-12pm & Sat 13th 7-12:30pm. 159 Weeping Elm Rd. Mt. Juliet. Lots of children clothes-girls, 75 gallon fish tank, household items, small wrought iron table w/2chairs/wrought iron glider swing, futon bed, children toys,2 car seats. 6-10 P ___________________________ Saturday June 13th 8:00 AM Neighborhood Yard Sale - Fletcher Subdivision Quarry Road & East Division near Beckwith Baptist Church, Antiques, furniture, dishes, clothes, etc. P -6/10 ___________________________ Thurs. & Fri 11th & 12th. 7am - ?. S. Ruthland between Beckwith & Dell Webb. Ladies plus size clothes, & home goods. 6-10 P ___________________________ Yard Sale 864 Cooks Rd. Lots of stuff, washer, old truck, phone, household, decor items, priced to sell. Thurs & Fri 11th 7 12th. 85pm. 6-10 P ___________________________

Help Wanted Co. relocating to Hermitage area. Hiring all shifts: FT, PT & PRN. Great opportunity for positive minded individuals to provide support for a disabled woman. OJT: good Pay/Benefits. Dip./GED, good 3 year driving record. Drug Screen req. We are an EOE and do not discriminate pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Call Kellie at 931-808-2973 to apply. P 6-10 ___________________________

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Lawn Mower Mechanic. Saturdays ONLY - for now. Possibly full time later. $12.50 hour. Must have experience. 207-9140. TC ___________________________ WORK WANTED: Retired Security and CNT/Plebotomist wanting some work. Would like to sit with your loved one or if you are going out of town, would like to care for your pets, water your plants, check on your property. Also, light housekeeping. Hermitage, Mt Juliet, Lebanon areas. Dependable and honest. References available. 5534180 or 578-6427. Hourly and mileage if more than 15 miles. P 6-3 ___________________________ Part Time Receptionist for Chiropractic office: must have a friendly outgoing personality/must enjoy meeting and greeting new people. Basic clerical and computer skills required - knowledge of Microsoft Office a plus. Send resume to Mt. Juliet Chiropractic PC, 2345 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122, or fax it to 615758-8995, or email to [email protected] I 6-3 ___________________________ Accepting resumes until July 6th. Exec. Director position open for experienced persons. Needs computer and Accounting experience., Grant writing and supersivision skills a must. Full time position. Salary to be determined by experience. Equal opportunity employer. Send resume to the Center at 2034 N. Mt. Juliet Rd. in care of Yancy Belcher. 6-10 I

NICE RENT TO OWN. No qualifying. Guaranteed financing. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath homes in Antioch, LaVergne, Smyrna and Murfreesboro. www.NashvilleLeaseToOwn. com or 615-641-3224. ___________________________ 2,735 Sq. Ft. 5BR, 3BA 2 story. Park Glen Subd. $254,900/Make Offer. Possible owner financing. 417-9746. ___________________________ BY OWNER: 1,144 SQ. FT. 330 SUNNY ACRE DRIVE. 3BR, 2BA. Fireplace, walkin closets. Laminate wood, etc. $129,000. 615-9576726. P

Home Improvement 2 Car Garages. 0 DOWN AND $99 A Month. 615-3335882. The Outback Builders, Inc. ___________________________ YOUR REMODELING DONE AT STIMULUS prices!! 50 years experience. Call Mr. Jim at 615-390-9854. ___________________________ 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

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754-6111 Deadline 1 p.m. Monday

Home Improvement 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. P 10-09 ___________________________ 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. P 6-24 ___________________________ Kitchen & Bathroom Cabinets, Doors, Counter Top remodeling. Looks great for a fraction of the cost. Very reasonable prices. Call Dave. 712-4777. P 6-10

Home Repair 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 582-1079. P 4-29

Lawn Care OWENS MOWIN’ Dependable.

Reasonable rates. “For a Beautiful Manicured Lawn”. 754-2770. Call between 9am-10pm. 7 days. ___________________________ DOZER & BOBCAT SERVICE. Driveways - Lawns Harley Rake - Ponds. Dump Truck & Gravel Hauling. Concrete Patios & Driveways. French Drain Systems. Serving Mt. Juliet. FREE ESTIMATES. 4792762 P 7-15

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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. ___________________________ 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. 615-945-2755. ___________________________

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CLASSIFIEDS Lawn Care ON-SITE MOWER REPAIR Service & repairs on 2 cycle 7 4 cycle engines. I work on tractors, mowers, weedeaters, chainsaws, pressure washers, etc. Contact Chris 615-758-4313. ___________________________ LAWN CARE - Mow & Trim. Hedge Trimming. Dependable. Reasonable Rates. Free estimates. Call Richard. Cell - 944-6301 or Home - 4490803. I TC ___________________________ LANDSCAPING & LAWN MOWING. Decorative rock and stone flower beds and trees. Retaining walls. Very reasonable prices. Call Dave 712-4777. P 6-1

Painting ******B&H PAINTING***** Interior & Exterior. Free Estimates. Reasonable Rates. Give us a call. 615-4240133. I 5-6

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Painting Vester Bradshaw’s Painting. Interior and exterior painting. Drywall & Texture Repair. Cabinet refinishing. Power washing, Driveway & Decks sealed. Minor carpentry work. 615642-6191. ___________________________ 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. ___________________________ RUSTY BRADSHAW PAINTING. Residential & Commercial. Inside & Outside. Drywall & Carpentry Repair. Pressure wash & Seal decks & Driveways. Call 615-4561664. P 6-10

Pets

LEBANON ANIMAL SHELTER has loving cats, dogs, kittens, puppies. All breeds and sizes for adoption. 4441144. TC ___________________________ Cock-a-Poo puppies. Black 8 weeks old, Shots & wormed. Parents on premises. Hypoallergic. Great with children. Males $350 & Females $400. Buss colored male one year old $200. Lakewood 615847-3868. 6-10 P ___________________________

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Real Estate Real Estate wanted OWNER FINANCING 758-2673. ___________________________ FOR LEASE - Commercial Space - Hwy 109 area and Mt. Juliet area! Call for more information ROBINSON PROPERTIES 754-2019. ___________________________ COMMERCIAL SPACES FOR LEASE. 500-3,000 SQUARE FEET. 754-2019.

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ONLY $178,500

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4 BEDROOMS Ken Smith, Broker 308-1089

Roof Repairs ROOF REPAIRS - Leaks, Missing Shingles, Storm damage. 20 years experience. Discount Roof Repairs. FREE Estimates. 615-6189179 P 5-27

Vacation ___________________________ FLORIDA CONDO - $500 PER WEEK. On World Famous Daytona Beach. Call 615-587-2071. P 6-3 ___________________________

Weekly Bible Verse Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. - Matthew 6:19-21

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*Our Surcharges (incl. Fed. Univ. Svc. of 11.3% of interstate & int’l telecom charges (varies quarterly), 7¢ Regulatory & 85¢ Administrative/line/mo. & others by area) are not taxes (details: 1-888-684-1888); gov’t taxes & our surcharges could add 6%–27% to your bill. Activation fee/line: $35 ($25 for secondary Family SharePlan lines w/ 2-yr. Agmts). IMPORTANT CONSUMER INFORMATION: Subject to Cust. Agmt, Calling Plan, rebate form & credit approval. Up to $175 early termination fee/line, up to 45¢/min. after allowance & add’l charges apply for data sent or received. Friends & Family®: Only domestic landline or wireless numbers (other than directory assistance, 900 numbers or customer’s own wireless or voice mail access numbers) included; all eligible lines on an account share the same Friends & Family numbers, up to account’s eligibility limits; set up & manage online. Offers & coverage, varying by svc., not available everywhere. Network details & coverage maps at vzw.com. Limited-time offers. While supplies last. Nights: 9:01pm–5:59am M–F. Rebate debit card takes up to 6 wks. & exp. in 12 mos. All company names, trademarks, logos and copyrights not the property of Verizon Wireless are the property of their respective owners. © 2009 Verizon Wireless. LTES