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Symphony on the Lawn delights PageA3 wilsonpost.com Friday, June 12, 2015 1 Sections, 14 Pages #DEVELOPMENT #GOVERNMENT Under Armour draws hundreds County fixing insurance shortfall Event held to attract workers, share career opportunities By LAURIE EVERETT The Wilson Post With a purpose to attract talent and share career opportunities at its new one-million-squarefoot distribution and warehouse facility projected to open early 2016 in Wilson County, Under Armour held two information sessions Tuesday. The event took place at Mt. Juliet High School with morning and late afternoon sessions. If the morning session is an indicator, the buzz is big about working for UA. The information session attracted hundreds of job seekers hoping to get a chance to work at what is UA’s third distribution facility in the United States. A c c o r d i n g t o U A Vi c e President of Global Logistics and Distribution Tony Brown, the company will invest more than $100 million and will create 1,500 new jobs in this area over the next five years. “The facility is almost 23 football fields,” he said in an interview Tuesday. “It’s on an 82-acre site at Beckwith Farms, nine miles from Providence Marketplace and 26 miles from downtown Nashville.” Brown said the sessions were to announce Under Armour was coming to Wilson County and get the word out they are hiring. “We wanted them to know about our brand, and we are driving people to our website to apply,” Brown said. “We introduced ourselves to some folks at our groundbreaking in October and this is our next step. There’s been quite a turnout.” Brown said Under Armour started in 1996 by Kevin Plank in Rising costs cause deficit, not excess use By CONNIE ESH The Wilson Post The completed facility near Beckwith Road will cover more than 23 football fields and employ nearly 1,500 workers. Dozens of job seekers line up outside Mt. Juliet High School to apply for open positions at the future MJ facility. LAURIE EVERETT / The Wilson Post his basement because as an athlete he was looking for a shirt that would wick away sweat. “Already we are in five continents, and the company has grown 20 percent in the last 20 quarters, Brown said. Essentially, Plank turned $20,000 and a handful of credit cards into a billion-dollar empire. “ I t ’s a g r e a t b r a n d a n d growing,” he said. “What we are introducing today is a great opportunity to join in the company.” The Wilson County distribution center will disperse wholesale continued on page A3 A potential shortfall of up to $1.2 million was avoided when the Wilson County Commission transferred that amount to the county’s health insurance fund, temporarily guaranteeing the fund’s solvency – for this year, at least. But now the commission’s Insurance Committee is meeting regularly to develop a longer-range solution to the problem, such as either channeling an additional $2 million into the insurance fund each year or saving a similar amount. In fact, the committee’s chair, District 6 Commissioner Kenny Reich, says the committee is working on solutions from both directions while awaiting the final figures on claims for the 2014-15 fiscal year. “We’re looking at several different plans,” he said in an interview Wednesday. “The $1.2 million was voted to cover any costs, but we won’t know exactly where we stand until the end of the budget year, on June 30.” Bi-weekly meetings seek solutions The committee, which has been meeting twice a week for the last eight weeks, will also meet again next Tuesday and on July 2 to continue to seek long-term solutions. “We won’t be voting on anything until July,” Reich said. “But we want to fix this so it will last for several years.” He added that among the possible solutions, the committee is negotiating with health-care providers about lowering costs, pointing out that the rise in costs this year has been mainly caused by higher price tags on the same services that were used by county employees continued on page A3 #ENTERTAINMENT Local promoter bringing Nashville music to Lebanon By SABRINA GARRETT The Wilson Post Singer/songwriter Shawn Lacy is just one of the emerging artists scheduled to perform in Lebanon next week as Vision Music Inc. presents “Nashville’s Next Big Twang.” The event will take place at Silverado’s East on Friday, June 19. Bringing some of Nashville’s top musical talent out of the city and into venues in Wilson County is a top priority for Vision Music President Caleb Brock. Brock formed Vision Music with friend, John Mires, in 2010. Their first big concert featured Aaron Tippin at The Mill at Lebanon that same year. This past March, they presented Daryle Singletary at Silverado’s. Lac y, who is originally from Pennsylvania, moved to Nashville seven years ago to pursue a career in music. He said he is excited to play at a “new place” and to introduce Wilson County folks to his music. “I just love playing new towns and getting my music out to different places that I haven’t been before,” he said. Lacy, who counts The Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival and The Eagles as musical influences, described his style as “Americana Rock.” He is currently signed with the Erv Woolsey Agency and was featured on Zac Brown’s Southern Ground Music and Food Festival along with acts such as Willie Nelson, John Fogerty and Kenny Rogers. For more information or event tickets go to nashvillesnextbigtwang.com. General admission is $10. Staff Writer Sabrina Garrett may be contacted at [email protected]. Obituaries Lacy Online Get the latest news and updates on your smart phone, tablet or computer at wilsonpost.com Nanette N. Crowell, 56 Janet Aileen Devine, 63 $35 special: Johnnie W. Hemontolor, 90 1-year subscription to The Wilson Post AND 4 FREE Chick-fil-A meals! Call 615-444-6008 or subscribe online at wilsonpost.com Ann Lowry Wilson, 80 Melissa Ann Hale, 53 Index OPINIONS ONSS AA4 OBITUARIES RIESS AA5 PUZZLES ZLESS AA5 SPORTS RTSS AA10 CLASSIFIEDS EDSS AA12 The Wilson Post @WilsonPostNews RELIGION ION N AA6 Vol. 13, Number 45 A2 - FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2015 @WilsonPostNews #EDUCATION TSU President to speak at June 19 Scholarship Banquet Tennessee State University later earned her law degree from President Dr. Glenda Baskin Georgetown University. Glover will serve as the keynote “Our chapter encourages other graduates to come and visit,” speaker at the Wilson County Alumni Chapter of TSU’s third Emma Tapley-Stafford, founder annual scholarship banquet, “Real of the three-year-old Wilson County Fathers, Real Men,” on Friday, June alumni chapter, said. “We need you 19 at 6 p.m. at the Ward Agricultural in order that we may present two scholarships next year.” Center in Lebanon. Tapley-Stafford noted many Glover began her duties as teachers from Wilson County High president of TSU in January 2013 Glover School will be in attendance at the and was formerly the dean of the event, adding those in attendance College of Business at Jackson at last year’s banquet included State University in Jackson, Miss. Hattie Bryant, Esther Hockett A certified public accountant and and Maggie Benson. attorney, she is one of only two Proceeds from the banquet African-American women to hold help provide tuition assistance the Ph.D.-CPA-J.D. combination to a student attending TSU. Last in the country. year’s recipient, Quenessa Corder, Her educational development began while she was a student at TSU, where received $1,000 and graduated from TSU in May she majored in mathematics. After graduating with a degree in nursing. with a bachelor’s degree, she pursued a Masters Tickets for the banquet are $30 in advance of Business Administration at Clark Atlanta or $35 at the door. Dress is “Sunday best.” For University. She then completed her doctorate in additional information, e-mail [email protected] business at George Washington University and or [email protected]. Jammin’ with the General Concerts return June 18 Jammin’ with the General will once again bring fun, dancing, food and music to downtown Lebanon, returning on Thursday, June 18 at 6 p.m. with a live performance by songwriter and producer Verlon Thompson. Due to ongoing construction related to the Lebanon Public Square Safety Project, the June 18 concert will be held in the parking lot of the Capitol Theatre. The event is open to the public, and admission is free. Thompson has been in the professional music business for more than three decades and currently serves as Genuine Human Production’s in-house musician. He is a professional songwriter, live performer, guitarist, Grammy-nominated producer and traveling troubadour. His compositions have been recorded by Jimmy Buffett, Alan Jackson, Dierks Bentley, Suzy Bogguss, Kenny Rogers, Trisha Yearwood and others. His guitar can be heard on recordings by Restless Heart, Pam Tillis and many more. An Oklahoma native, Thompson currently resides in the Nashville area. The second event date scheduled for Jammin’ with the General is Thursday, July 16, according to the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce’s Special Events Division, formerly the Tourism Division. July’s scheduled entertainment is Resurrection – A Journey Tribute. Food truck vendors including Crystal Elegance, Minutemen Express, The Southern Kitchen and Two Fat Men (ice cream) will be on-hand at both events. Nashville’s Yazoo Brewing Company will be new to the events. Proud brewers of Gerst beer, their taproom is located in a downtown Nashville neighborhood known as The Gulch at 910 Division Street. Jammin’ with the General begins at 6 p.m. with the live performances set for 7 p.m. Music fans are encouraged to come and enjoy shopping with Square retailers before the performances. VIP tables for 10 will be available to purchase for $250 prior to the events. All attendees should bring lawn chairs. Events are sponsored by Historic Lebanon, Capitol Theatre, the City of Lebanon and Wes Dugan – Farm Bureau Insurance. To learn more, contact the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce at 615-4445503. First Freedom earns Top 5 Ranking growth and prudent management In a ranking of Tennessee banks of our expenses and liquidity. We for the first quarter of 2015, First remain focused on our customers Freedom Bank was ranked number as we continue to grow in the five out of 172 banks, making it community.” the highest-ranked bank in Wilson Banks Street Partners is a County and the second highest leading investment banking firm rated in Middle Tennessee. focused on the financial services The rankings, “Rank the Banks sector and one of the most active Report Tennessee,” are compiled Lancaster investment banking firms in this by leading investment banking firm Banks Street Partners, which considers factors sector in the southern United States. Data in including net interest margin, non-interest the report is bank-level and is as of the 12 income, total overhead, asset quality and return months ending March 31. Banks excluded from reports are special-purpose banks such as on average equity. “We are extremely pleased with this trust banks, subsidiaries of foreign companies report,” John Lancaster, president and CEO and companies for which the necessary data of First Freedom Bank, said. “A multitude of is not available. To learn more, visit www. positive items contributed to this performance bankstreetpartners.com. including our core deposit base, quality loan www.wilsonpost.com FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2015 - A3 Annsley McDonald, age 3, listens to the sounds of a bell set as she strikes its bars while visiting the musical petting zoo at Symphony on the Lawn. Taylor Davis, age 6, watches from behind with Naomi Ward, age 9. DALLUS WHITFIELD / The Wilson Post Beretta Hiring Event set for July 9 at Vol State Beretta USA will conduct a “hiring event” on Thursday, July 9 at Volunteer State Community College, located at 1480 Nashville Pike in Gallatin. Job seekers interested in working for Beretta are encouraged to attend one of four sessions scheduled for 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. in Noble C. Caudill Hall on the Vol State campus to learn more about Beretta’s company culture and how to apply for jobs. The event will include presentations on pay and benefits, job descriptions, hiring timelines, Beretta culture and the application process. Applications for assemblers/packagers, machine operators, deburrers, buffer/polishers and material handlers are available at all area Tennessee Career Centers and at www. workforceessentials.com and www.jobs4tn. gov. Attendees are asked to bring completed job applications for those positions and a resume to the July 9 event. Additionally, the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s Career Coach will be on hand to assist job seekers who are interested in applying for a position with Beretta USA. The career coach has computers, copy and fax machines available to job seekers. To register for the hiring event, visit www. workforceessentials.com/event/. MJPD to host Evening Edition of Coffee with a Cop Mt. Juliet Police Department leadership continues to laud the Coffee With a Cop program and will soon mark the program’s second anniversary with a special “evening edition.” Traditionally, the event is held on a Friday morning; however, many citizens have requested to have Coffee With a Cop in the evening. After hearing the requests, the department is going to try it out. “This program has gone beyond my expectations. It’s great. At every Coffee With a Cop, the community comes out to show their support for us, ask questions and children even show up dressed as police officers,” MJPD Chief James Hambrick said. “We also continue to meet and see new faces at each event, which is extremely important to me. I want our community to know who protects them, and this event gives them the opportunity to meet their protectors face to face in a relaxed environment.” The evening edition of Coffee With a Cop will be held on Thursday, June 18 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Lasaters Coffee, located at 1400 North Mt. Juliet Road. The public is encouraged to stop by and enjoy free coffee provided by Lasaters Coffee. Under Armour... tell a great story, provide great service and build a great team.” Mt. Juliet Chamber of Commerce President Mark Hinesley was at the event, along with Mt. Juliet Mayor Ed Hagerty, JECDB Director G.C. Hixson and other community leaders. “This is a one of a kind opportunity for our community,” Hinesley said. “It’s a huge deal. It’s a young, dynamic company with everything they have to bring here. Any corner on the United States would love to have UA, and Mt. Juliet and Wilson County are blessed to have such a corporate friend like them.” Nashville’s Justin Barnhill was one of the people who came to Mt. Juliet to learn about UA and apply at the big trailer parked outside the school. He attended the 30-minute introduction. “I’m impressed,” he said. “I’m impressed with the company’s energy and how they can adapt. It’s just so exciting.” Another session started at 4 p.m. People can go to www.underarmour.jobs to apply. Writer Laurie Everett can be contacted at [email protected]. continued from page A1 apparel. Brown said the company visited 29 sites and four states and decided on Wilson County. “We loved the state and the location,” he said. “The state was good to us and so is Wilson County and Mt. Juliet. We love the physical location, the proximity to a major town like Nashville and to the airport.” He said the facility would start receiving product in the fall and start shipping in December or January. Some positions to be filled are in operations for management, entry level and skilled; asset protection; information technology; humans resources; maintenance; and quality assurance, among others. Brown said the facility’s core team has already been hired and was on site at MJHS. “Our philosophy is to make all athletes better through passion, design and relentless pursuit of motivation to empower athletes everywhere,” Brown said. He said their “pillars” are “great product, LPD searching for shooting suspect Insurance... continued from page A1 in past years. “We’ve only had a few more claims this year, but the amounts have been higher,” Reich reported. The county’s approximately 600 employees are covered at no cost to themselves, but more than half pay $180 per month in addition for their families to be covered, County Finance Director Aaron Maynard said. This is quite a bit lower than county school employees pay. No county raises for years in a row However, as Maynard pointed out, county employees don’t get the annual pay raises which are mandated by the state for school employees. Due to tight county budgets, “it has been as long as eight years between pay increases at times,” Maynard said. As a consequence, most county employees make less money than school employees do, but they also receive health insurance at a lower rate, the finance director said. Deputy Director of Schools Mickey Hall pointed out that comparing the two programs is kind of like comparing apples to oranges. “The budgets are totally different,” he said. In fact, the only real similarity seems to be that both Wilson County Schools and the county self-insure, according to Hall. School family plans: Over $500 more per month The schools have about 1,800 eligible employees who pay $750 per year, or $62.50 per month, for individual insurance. And less than 200 of those pay the additional $8,600 per year, or about $716 per month, for family coverage. Hall added that the Wilson County School Board voted to start charging employees for insurance three years ago when it became apparent that the school system didn’t have enough money in the budget to allow it to continue providing the coverage otherwise. Most employees want the school system to pay more of their insurance costs, Hall said, but even if the system only picked up an additional $1,000 per employee, it would add up to nearly $2 million per year. “We’d have to get it from the county,” he said. Writer Connie Esh can be contacted at [email protected]. Once you TriGreen… you’ll make a big impact with a compact. 1023E Sub-Compact Utility Tractor Package 199/MONTH $ * Package includes: Add a 16' Trailer for per $25 more month! From Post Staff Reports Lebanon Police Detectives have obtained two aggravated assault warrants of Keenan K. Harris, 22, of Mt. 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Joe Bell and Cumberland University President Bob Clement, “testing the cell” in preparation for the upcoming American Cancer Society Jail-A-Thon. A $20 donation landed anyone of your choosing in the special “jail,” set up in Wal-Mart parking lot. Photo by TOMMY BRYAN/The Wilson WORLD, June 13, 1985 Detectives from the Lebanon Police Department have obtained 2 aggravated assault warrants on 22-year-old Keenan K. Harris of Mt. Juliet, for the shooting of two people at the Prime Outlet Mall in Lebanon Tuesday night. Harris was last known to be in the Mt. Juliet area. If anyone sees Harris, please notify police at 615-444-2323, warrants are on file. 63 18 68 Anti-Expo petition fails; organizers did not gather the required 6,350 signatures 16 4 5 Roy D. I was kind of hoping we could have the vote. then the people would pass it and (the supporters) would have to shut-up. Lynn M. Just another reason to move to smith or dekalb county... Wilson County History Parting the Canebrakes — Trivia By JOHNNY KNOWLES Knowles The express purpose of the writing of this column is very simple. Many, many people and families have moved to Lebanon and to Wilson County from other places who have absolutely no knowledge of our local history, how we came to be, or who and what we are. Long gone are the valued historians such as I.W.P. Buchanan, G. Frank Burns, Dixon Lanier Merritt, J. Bill Frame, Virginia and Dick Lawlor, Eugene Sloan, Hugh Walker, Ellen Schlink, Herman Eskew Jr., Paul Wooten and many others. Trivia: How did Barton's Creek achieve its' name? Answer: "Somewhere among the very early parties of hunter-trapper-explorers, there came into what was to be Wilson County, a man named Samuel Barton. He came and went and came again. He was more acquisitive than the others. Not only did he bestow his name on Barton's Creek, but he acquired extensive land holdings along the course of the creek, and elsewhere. Barton may have come first as early as the Henry Scraggins party of 1765. This party conducted extensive explorations-the most extensive so far-throughout this region. One year later came Daniel Boone, with his kinsman Samuel Calloway. They came again another year, all of this before any of their exploits in Kentucky." HISTORY OF WILSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, Chapter I, by Dixon Lanier Merritt, Page 3. Goodspeed's History of Tennessee, in a sketch of Daniel J. Barton, the grandson of Samuel and at the time a Trustee of Wilson County, says: "Samuel Barton was a native of Virginia and came to Nashville when there were but four families residing in the place. Later, after taking a leading part in the settlement of Nashville, Samuel Barton came back to live and to die and to leave numerous progeny in Wilson County." HISTORY OF WILSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, Chapter I, by Dixon Lanier Merritt, Page 5. More Trivia: How did Spencer Creek achieve its' name? Answer: "It was not until 1776 that there came the greatest of all the hunters-greatest physically that is-Thomas Sharp “Bigfoot” Spencer, (born March 29, 1754 in Virginia, died April 1, 1794, in Tennessee). Having heard from his neighbors, Kasper Mansker and Anthony Bledsoe, of the rich lands and the abundance of big game, he came here from his home in Virginia in the spring of 1776. He came almost alone. There was with him a man named Holliday, but he did not stay long. Holliday became dissatisfied, and wanted to leave and to return home to Virginia. When they had said their “goodbyes” and were preparing to part, Holliday discovered that he had lost his hunting knife, whereupon Spencer broke his own knife in half and gave half of his knife to Holliday." EARLY HISTORY OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE, BY EDWARD ALBRIGHT Chapter 9, 1908. Spencer lived for the last year (1779) in a hollow upright Sycamore tree in what is now Castalian Springs, then known as Bledsoe's Lick." The tree was 12 feet in diameter and 20 feet tall and Spencer used to climb into it through the top by way of a ladder that he would haul in after he had entered the tree. The tree is long gone, however a granite monument marks the place where it stood in the field across the road from Wynnewood in Castalian Springs. "He did a large part of his hunting and trapping on the south side of the Cumberland River (in Wilson County) along the Creek which has since borne his name." HISTORY OF WILSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, Chapter I, by Dixon Lanier Merritt, Page 5. Spencer Creek starts on top of Waters Hill, at the very back end of Bethlehem Road, then it runs out to Letcher Ave, then to Arlington Rd, then to the end of Barnes Drive, to Southfork Drive, then to Palmer Road, then it runs under Highway 70 (Nashville Pike), to Tirzah Street, then it runs along Highway 70 to where it runs under Cairo Bend Road, just prior to the rail road tracks, then it joins Martha Branch, then it runs under Highway 109 North, to just before Highway 109 North and the Old LaGuardo Road join, then it runs under "Spence" Creek Drive until it meets up with Cooks Branch, then it runs under Northern Road, until it makes its' way to Old Hickory Lake at LaGuardo, just south of Burton Road. Frank Burns told me for years that "Native Americans, when they saw the prints of Spencers' big feet in the mud," Frank told me of how they "fled in terror when they saw the footprints." "His physical strength was legendary. A giant in his day, well proportioned, broad shouldered, huge in body and limb, and weighing nearly four hundred pounds, Spencer always said he feared striking another man due to the fear of killing him. According to one story, Spencer threw a militiaman high over a split three-rail fence to break up a fight at a local militia muster. When the embarrassed man recovered, he begged Spencer to set his horse over the fence also. Others characterized him as having 'the strength of a lion,' as being 'stronger than two common men' and as being 'the stoutest man I ever saw.' His traditional feats of strength are numerous. Spencer was a true gentleman of a man, of quiet and peaceable disposition. Spencer never married." EARLY HISTORY OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE, BY EDWARD ALBRIGHT, CHAPTER 9, 1908. "On April 1, 1794, Spencer was killed by a single gunshot fired from ambush, supposedly fired by Native Americans. Spencer was then scalped and robbed of $2,000. At the time, he was returning from Virginia across the Cumberland Mountains, and he reached a hill in Van Buren County where he was ambushed, which has since been given his name." Walter T. Durham, TENNESSEE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF HISTORY AND CULTURE. The town of Spencer in Van Buren County is named for Thomas Sharp (Bigfoot) Spencer. Johnny Knowles is a lifelong resident of Lebanon with roots in Wilson County going back generations. A local business owner, he is a volunteer with the Wilson County Fair. He formerly served on the Lebanon City Council and was active in the Lebanon Jaycees. Thoughts? We encourage readers to write letters. Writing letters to this column offers you an opportunity to express yourself, your views and to share ideas and information with others. Letters to the Editor will be subject to editing for grammar, spelling and issues relating to libel. Letters must be signed and include appropriate address information or telephone numbers to verify authentication. Addresses and telephone numbers will not be published. Matters involving personal disputes and ongoing civil procedures are discouraged in letters submitted for publication. Letters can be e-mailed to [email protected]. www.wilsonpost.com FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2015 - A5 The Pavilion wins national quality award Located in Lebanon, The Pavilion was one of 26 member facilities of the Tennessee Health Care Association (THCA) to receive Bronze Commitment to Quality Awards from the American Health Care Association (AHCA) for 2015. Bronze award winners have taken the first step in the process of quality improvement through developing an organizational profile that includes vision and mission statements along with awareness of their environment and customers’ expectations. The other two levels are Silver – Achievement in Quality and Gold – Excellence in Quality. All 26 facilities can now work toward earning their silver awards. “THCA members are working diligently to provide quality care in Tennessee’s post-acute and long-term care facilities, and it is a privilege to join AHCA in recognizing their efforts,” THCA Executive Director Jesse Samples said. “These providers are an example in their profession as they work to improve the quality of care for their residents.” The facilities will be honored for their outstanding achievement and presented with their awards in October during AHCA’s 66th Annual Convention and Exposition in San Antonio. The Gold and Silver Award winners will be announced later in the summer. Local Obituaries Nanette Noffsinger Crowell A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, June 15 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2084 Wilson Pike, Franklin, for Mrs. Crowell, 56, of Nolensville. Formerly of Lebanon and the wife of Mr. Brooks Crowell, she died June 8, 2015 at her Burke Hollow home. A graduate of Goodletsville High School and Middle Tennessee State University, she worked for 17 years in New York as a producer with NBC News and The Today Show. In 2002, Nanette started her own public relations firm, Burke Hollow Media. Survivors include: husband Brooks Crowell, his son Eric; father Gerald Noffsinger; brother Noland (Jeanette) Noffsinger and sister Natalie (Chris) Beckman -- all of Murfreesboro. Also surviving is sister-in-law Melissa (Walter) Law of Knoxville and brother-in-law Chris (Amanda) Crowell of Lebanon as well as several nieces and nephews. Nanette is preceded in death by her mother, Helen. Memorials may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church memorial fund. Arrangements are in the care of Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home, Murfreesboro. Janet Aileen Devine Memorial services will be conducted 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at Grace United Methodist Church, 2905 N. Mt. Juliet Road, for Mrs. Devine, 63, of Mt. Juliet. The wife of David Devine and a former teacher at Gladeville Elementary School, she died June 10, 2015. Mrs. Devine was President and Co-owner of Applied Scale Technology. Fellowship with the family will immediately follow the service. Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to Grace United Methodist Church Building Fund. Arrangements are in the care of Bond Memorial Chapel, Mt. Juliet. Johnnie Warren Hemontolor Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, June 12 at the Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home for Mrs. Hemontolor, 90, of Lebanon. Longtime chief cook and dietitian for the Wilson County Sheriff’s Department, she died June 9, 2015 at Cedars Health Care. Born in Gainsboro, she was the widow of the late Charlie B. Hemontolor. The family will receive friends Friday from 10 a.m. until the service. Burial will be at Wilson County Memorial Gardens. Survivors include children Jo Helen (Frank) Hall and David (Pam) Hemontolor. Arrangements are in the care of Lebanon’s Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home. Ann Lowery Wilson Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, June 12 at Sellars Funeral Home at Mt. Juliet for Mrs. Wilson, 80, of Mt. Juliet. The wife of Mr. Randolph Wilson, she died June 9, 2015. The family will receive friends Friday from 9 a.m. until time of service. Burial will follow at at the Spring Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alive Hospice, The Alzheimer’s Association or Grace United Methodist Church. Arrangements are in the care of Sellars Funeral Home at Mt. Juliet. Melissa Ann Hale Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Friday, June 12 at Bond Memorial Chapel for Ms. Hale, 53, of Mt. Juliet. A 1983 graduate of Antioch High and the daughter of the late Haskell and Mildred Louise Penney Hale, she died June 10, 2015. Interment will be at 3 p.m. EST at Hamilton Memorial Gardens in Chattanooga. Arrangements are in the care of Bond Memorial Chapel, Mt. Juliet. Wilson County Sheriff Robert Bryan speaking at the Police Benevolent Association fund raiser recently. Submitted Race for the Fallen Glow Run to close MJ roadways Event to raise funds for Tennessee Police Benevolent Association A nighttime family fun race will close two Mt. Juliet roadways on Saturday. From 8 p.m. until approximately 10 p.m., Golden Bear Gateway will be closed from Mt. Juliet High School to Clemmons Road, and Clemmons Road will be closed from Curd Road to East Division Street. According to the Mt. Juliet Police Department, officers will be on-hand to ensure residents can get to and from homes located in the closed sections. Through traffic will not be allowed on the closed roadways. The Race for the Fallen will begin at 8 p.m. – or after sunset – on Saturday and will necessitate the road closures for the safety of participants. Mt. Juliet High School will serve as the start and end point for the race. Hosted by the Tennessee Police Benevolent MJPD Chief James Hambrick Association (PBA), the second annual glow run/ walk was created to honor the dedicated members of law enforcement who risk their lives each day to protect their communities. It is the signature fundraiser for PBA chapters across the country. The local race, organized by Wilson County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. James Lanier, drew more than 500 runners last year and raised more than $9,000. “We hope this event is even larger and more successful than last year’s race,” Lanier, who serves as TN PBA vice president and as president of the PBA Andrew Jackson Chapter, said. “This is a tribute to those officers who have fallen in the line of duty. This is our way of honoring those officers and their families.” The PBA fundraiser kicked off Sunday with Wilson County law Enforcement Day at the Mt. Juliet Worship Center, where the congregation and guests contributed almost $2,000 in addition to providing lunch for law enforcement officers and their families from across the county. Wilson County Sheriff’s Office Chaplain Don Willis, assistant pastor at the church, organized the tribute, putting together a video of all the officers killed in the line of duty this year as well as providing music and entertainment for officers and their families. Other speakers included Sheriff Robert Bryan, Pastor Danny Sellars, FOP Chaplain Sam Weatherly, MJPD Chief James Hambrick, Lanier, WCSO Lt. Scott Moore, Cpl. Emy Bates and others. For more information on the Race for the Fallen Glow Run, visit http://ow.ly/O96D8. Construction work set for Lebanon Square, Hwy. 109 Ongoing construction as part of the Square Safety Project will see the Lebanon Public Square closed tonight from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. on Saturday. According to the City of Lebanon, the area includes Main Street from College Street to the railroad tracks just past Maple Street and Cumberland Street from Gay Street to Market Street. Motorists are advised to watch for Community Calendar construction workers in the area. Next week, from Tuesday, June 16 through Friday, June 19, there will be alternating lane closures on Hwy. 109 for milling and paving operations. A statement issued by the Tennessee Department of Transportation noted the resurfacing work will extend from Hwy. 109 from north of S.R. 24 to the Cumberland River Bridge. Available online at wilsonpost.com #EDUCATION Locals named to Maryville College Dean’s List Maryville College recently recognized local students who were named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2015 semester. Those students were: Jordan McCullough and Ashley Norwood, both of Lebanon, and Candace Whitman of Mt. Juliet. Aklilu named to Mercer Univ. Dean’s List Jonathan Aklilu, a junior from Mt. Juliet, was named to the Dean’s List of Mercer University’s College of Liberal Arts for the spring 2015 semester. Inclusion on the list requires students to meet rigorous grade-point-average standards specific to the college or school within the university. Richard completes basic combat training U.S. Army Pfc. Austin D. Richard recently graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches and field training exercises. A 2014 graduate of Wilson Central High School, Richard is the son of Sherri A. Richard of Hermitage. Sudoku Puzzle #3475-M 1 2 3 4 2 5 4 3 6 6 2 4 7 5 2 8 9 1 4 9 8 7 6 1 3 2 4 8 3 9 6 1 © 2009 Hometown Content Medium Puzzle answers in today’s Classifieds A6 - FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2015 @WilsonPostNews THE WILSON POST CHURCH DIRECTORY THIS DEVOTIONAL AND DIRECTORY IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THESE BUSINESSES WHO ENCOURAGE ALL OF US TO ATTEND WORSHIP SERVICE ASSEMBLY 0F GOD FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD 716 N. Cumberland 444-4133 LIGHTHOUSE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 5141 Saundersville.Rd. Mt. Juliet, 758-9627 ZION ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD Lebanon Sr Citizens Center, Coles Ferry Pk BAPTIST BARTONS CREEK BAPTIST 1530 Bartons Creek Rd. 444-4881 BIG SPRINGS BAPTIST 2930 Big Springs Rd. 443-0381 CALVARY BAPTIST 1702 Sparta Pike 444-4847 CEDAR CREEK BAPTIST 2363 Beasley Bend Rd. 444-6889 CEDAR GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST Nonaville Rd. Mt. Juliet 758-7706 CEDARS OF LEBANON PRIMITIVE BAPTIST 201 Beard Ave. 444-8512 CORNERSTONE BAPTIST 231 Hobbs Lane 453-0288 CORONA BAPTIST 2703 Harkreader Rd. Mt. Juliet 754-4347 CROSSROADS BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP 7860 Linwood Rd. 453-5377 DICKERSON CHAPEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST 384 S Dickerson Chapel Rd. 444-0309 FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH Hwy 231S @ Old Rink Plaza 444-9429 FAIRVIEW CHURCH 1660 Leeville Pike 444-0111 FAMILY BAPTIST 81 Franklin Rd. 449-8913 FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST 7175 Lebanon Rd. Mt. Juliet 449-5854 FIRST BAPTIST - Watertown 209 West Main St. 237-3312 FIRST BAPTIST 227 E. Main St. 444-3330 FIRST BAPTIST OF MT JULIET 735 N. Mt. Juliet Rd. 754-2525 FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST 101 Circle Dr. 449-4921 GALILEAN BAPTIST 701 W. Main St. 449-1660 GLADEVILLE BAPTIST 9000 Stewarts Ferry Pike, Gladeville 444-9550 GLADEVILLE MISSIONARY BAPTIST 932 Gladeville Rd 444-6540 GRACE BAPTIST 200 Belinda Pkwy. Mt. Juliet 754-5570 GREEN HILL BAPTIST 13251 Lebanon Rd. Mt. Juliet 758-7238 HEAVEN’S VIEW BAPTIST 310 Coles Ferry Pike 449-3689 HICKORY HILLS BAPTIST 2741 Nonaville Rd. Mt. Juliet 754-2575 HILLCREST BAPTIST 621 Hartsville Pike 444-5923 HOBSON PIKE BAPTIST 3525 Hobson Pike 481-3880 HURRICANE BAPTIST 2461 Hurricane Creek Rd. 286-2446 IMMANUEL BAPTIST 214 Castle Heights Ave. 444-5563 LAGUARDO BAPTIST 8145 Hwy. 109 N. 444-0292 LAGUARDO MISSIONARY BAPTIST 8147 Hwy. 109 N. 449-1262 LEBANON PRIMITIVE BAPTIST 1364 Leeville Pike 237-3592 MARTHA BAPTIST 7176 Lebanon Rd. 449-5854 MAYS CHAPEL Mays Chapel Rd. Mt. Juliet 754-4426 MT JULIET GENERAL BAPTIST 3565 N. Mt. Juliet Rd. (MJHS Auditorium) 443-5390 MT. OLIVET BAPTIST 7463 Hickory Ridge Rd. 444-2390 MT ZION BAPTIST 304 Cedar St. 444-9793 MT ZION MISSIONARY BAPTIST 7583 Sparta Pike 237-4522 NEW SHILOH BAPTIST 349 Sugar Flat Rd. 444-2348 NEW VISION BAPTIST 800 W. Main St. Alexandria 237-0007 ROCKY VALLEY BAPTIST 5745 Old Murfreesboro Rd. 449-6647 ROUND LICK BAPTIST 745 W. Main Watertown, 237-3052 RUTLAND BAPTIST Rutland Rd. Mt. Juliet 758-8113 SAULSBURY BAPTIST 2600 W. Saulsbury Rd. 237-3160 SECOND BAPTIST 323 W. Adams Ave. 449-1837 SHOP SPRINGS BAPTIST 3022 Sparta Pike 449-4544 SILVER SPRINGS BAPTIST Hwy. 70 & Benders Feny Rd. Mt. Juliet 758-7853 SMITH FORD STATESVILLE MISSIONARY BAPTIST 6030 Statesville Rd. Norene 286-2710 SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST 425 Cainsville Rd. 444-6575 TEMPLE BAPTIST 211 Coles Ferry Pike 444-2940 VICTORY BAPTIST 1777 Tate Lane Mt. Juliet 773-5200 VINE BAPTIST 9054 Murfreesboro Rd. 615-683-8930 WEBB’S BAPTIST 120 Davis Rd. 449-8932 Send questions or comments to: [email protected] or fax to (615) 444-6018 Pastor, Silver Springs Baptist Church The Upside of the Downside Bill Trapp was pastor of Woodmont Baptist Church, Florence, Ala. He died December 31, 2000 after a long battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, more commonly called “Lou Gehrig’s disease.” At the time of sending out this message, Bill could not use his arms for more than a few brief moments at a time. Keyboard work was very difficult. He could neither talk nor eat. He was going through a great deal of physical, emotional, and spiritual anguish, but Bill Trapp remained faithful. I briefly share Bill’s story not to depress you, but to say that we are hearing from someone who has really lived the upside in a downside world. Bill Trapp said, “The problems you face will either defeat you or develop you depending on how you respond to them.” Regardless of the source of our problems, let’s explore, through Bill’s thoughts, five ways God wants to use problems in our lives. God uses problems in our lives to direct us. We have a tendency WEST HILLS BAPTIST 1240 Leeville Pike 444-2606 WEST HAVEN BAPTIST 5860 Lebanon Rd. 613-4202 WILSON COUNTY BAPTIST ASSN 220 E. Gay St. 444-8820 GRACE BIBLE 255 Franklin Rd 449-4156 MARKET STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST 502 E. Market St. 444-8637 MEADOW LANE CHURCH OF CHRIST 827 Meadow Lane 444-5024 MT. JULIET CHURCH OF CHRIST 1940 N. Mt. Juliet Rd. Mt Juliet 758-2274 PHILADELPHIA CHURCH OF CHRIST 5320 Hunters Point Pike 444-2208 ROME CHURCH OF CHRIST 840 Lebanon Rd. 449-1758 CATHOLIC CHURCH OF GOD ST. FRANCES CABRINI CATHOLIC 300 S. Tarver Ave. 444-0524 ST. STEPHEN CATHOLIC 14544 Lebanon Rd. Old Hickory 758-2424 CHRIST CENTER CHURCH 603 Castle Heights Ave. 496-7862 CHRISTIAN LIFE CHAPEL 105 Holloway Dr. 444-4845 NEW CHRISTIAN LIFE 801 Bluebird Rd. 449-0596 NEW HEART CHRISTIAN 49 Business Park Dr., Lebanon 708-7832 CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY 1001 West Spring St. 547-4855 CHURCH OF GOD WORSHIP & MINISTRY CENTER 1007 Hartsville Pike 444-3231 LEBANON CHURCH OF GOD 600 CL Mainer St. 444-6000 MT JULIET CHURCH OF GOD Mt Juliet Rd Mt Juliet 758-5050 MT. JULIET FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 109 Momingside Dr. Mt. Juliet 758-5232 ORIGINAL CHURCH OF GOD 226 Jennings Ave. 449-9911 WEST WILSON CHURCH OF GOD 631 S. Cumberland St. 547-7977 CHURCH OF CHRIST EPISCOPAL BIBLE CHRISTIAN ADAMS AVENUE CHURCH OF CHRIST 600 S. Cumberland St. 444-2721 BEREA CHURCH OF CHRIST 5517 Coles Ferry Pike 443-2232 BETHLEHEM CHURCH OF CHRIST 6285 Trousdale Ferry Pike 444-0507 . BETHEL CHURCH OF CHRIST 2427 Sparta Pike 489-5205 CENTER CHAPEL CHURCH OF CHRIST 9500 Central Pike, Mt. Juliet 758-8323 CHURCH OF CHRIST 239 Centra1Ave. Watertown 237-3730 CHURCH OF CHRIST GLADEVILLE 1435 Gladeville Rd. Gladeville 444-4983 COLLEGE HILLS CHURCH OF CHRIST 1401 Leeville Pike 444-9502 CORINTH CHURCH OF CHRIST 2205 Corinth Road 449-0424 CURD ROAD CHURCH OF CHRIST 419 Curd Road, Mt. Juliet 754-4743 GREEN HILL CHURCH OF CHRIST 11706 Lebanon Rd. Mt Juliet 758-7634 HARRIS CHAPEL CHURCH OF CHRIST 200 Ben Green Rd 449-7862 HICKORY RIDGE CHURCH OF CHRIST 2280 Hickory Ridge Rd. 449-2339 HIGHLAND HEIGHTS CHURCH OF CHRIST 505 N. Cumberland 444-3430 LINWOOD PENTECOSTAL CH. OF CHRIST 3033 Linwood Rd. 444-8276 MAPLE HILL CHURCH OF CHRIST 102 Maple Hill Rd. 444-1544 EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY 1500 Hickory Ridge Rd. 444-7336 GOSPEL FULL GOSPEL TABERNACLE 1027 Carthage Hwy. 449-4136 LOVE ONE ANOTHER FULL GOSPEL Hwy 231 S. 449-1351 JEHOVAH’S WITNESS JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Woodridge Dr. Mt. Juliet 7S4-4255 LUTHERAN CELEBRATION LUTHERAN 3425 N Mt Juliet Rd, Mt. Juliet 758-7465 FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN 1655 W. Main St. 449-5480 METHODIST BETHLEHEM UNITED METHODIST 2102 Lebanon Road 449-3234 COOK’S UNITED METHODIST 7919 Lebanon Rd. Mt. Juliet 449-2573 DOWELL CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST 107 Linwood Rd. Watertown, 237-9596 FIRST UNITED METHODIST 415 W. Main St 444-3315 GLADEVILLE UNITED METHODIST 770 Stewarts Ferry Pk Gladeville 444-0566 to get pretty comfortable living in our routines. Often we are so comfortable that we won’t even consider possible new directions in our lives. Sometimes something has to happen to light a fire under us to get us moving. Problems often point us in a new direction and motivate us to change from what we were doing. Many of the great discoveries and courses in life have begun with a problem. The person then sought direction from God and discovered the truth of Proverbs 20:30, “Sometimes it takes a painful situation to make us change our ways” (TEV). God uses problems in our lives to inspect us. There are various forms of this saying but one version is, “People are like tea bags—if you want to know what’s inside just drop them into hot water!” Have you ever been tested by a problem? What has that problem revealed about your Christian faith? It was a problem that nudged me to pray, “God, I’ll do whatever you want me to do.” Over 30 years later, I am glad I had the problem! When you encounter problems, where do you turn for guidance, strength, and proper perspective? Problems reveal who or what is in control of our lives. James 1:2-3 says, “Consider it a sheer gift, friends when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors” (The Message). God uses problems in our lives to correct us. A wise person will pause, even ever so briefly, after an experience and ask, “What can I learn from this experience?” There are some lessons in life that can only be learned through pain and failure. Ken Taylor paraphrased Psalm 119:71-72 this way: “The punishment you gave me was the best thing that could have happened to me, for it taught me to pay attention to your laws. They are more valuable to me than millions in silver and gold!” God uses problems in our lives to protect us. I don’t know why GOOD HOPE UNITED METHODIST 1071 N. Commerce Rd. GRACE UNITED METHODIST 2905 N Mt Juliet Rd, Mt Juliet, 754-6034 LAGUARDO METHODIST 306 Woods Ferry Rd 449-3845 LEEVILLE UNITED METHODIST 7019 Hickory Ridge Rd. 444-2355 MT JULIET AME 2564 N. Mt Juliet Rd. Mt Juliet, 758-2022 PICKETT RUCKER UNITED METHODIST 633 Glover 444-1164 PLEASANT GROVE UNITED METHODIST 6485 Central Pike Mt Juliet 758-8712 SEAY’S CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST 122 Rocky Rd 444-011 ST PAUL’S UNITED METHODIST 84 S. Greenhill Rd, Mt. Juliet, 754-6034 TUCKERS CROSS ROADS UNITED METHODIST Trousdale Ferry Pike WESTLAND UNITED METHODIST 110 Dawson Lane 444-0776 WILLIAMSON CHAPEL CME 1576 Needmore Rd. Old Hickory 758-7303 WINTER’S CHAPEL AME 320 W. Adams Ave 449-1748 NAZARENE CROSS STYLE CHURCH A Jesus Church of the Nazarene 104 Trinity Dr 477-3108 FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 812 N. Cumberland 444-6585 COVENANT FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 101 Faulkner Lane Mt Juliet 758-7011 PENTECOSTAL UNITED PENTECOSTAL 465 Franklin Rd 444-1276 PRESBYTERIAN CLOYD’S CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN 595 W. Division St. Mt Juliet 758-7434 COMMERCE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN 4260 S. Commerce Rd. Watertown 237-3817 CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN 522 Castle Heights Ave. 444-7453 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 304 W. Main St 444-1360 NEW HOPE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN 7845 Coles Ferry Pike 449-7020 SPRING CREEK PRESBYTERIAN Cainsville Rd. @ Burnt House Rd. SUGGS CREEK CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN 405 Corinth Rd 444-6869 WATERTOWN FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 403 W. Main St., Watertown 237-3371 SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST LEBANON SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 37 Stumpy Lane 547-7001 OTHER ABUNDANT LIFE 1000 Woodridge Place Mt Juliet 754-7035 CORNERSTONE MT JULIET Stoner Creek Elementary, 1035 N. Mt Juliet Rd., Cornerstonemj.org EAGLES NEST 1342 W. Main St 443-3964 GARDEN OF PRAYER TABERNACLE 1015 Bluebird Rd 443-0109 GENERATION CHANGERS 6100 Leeville Pike 883-6506 HAMILTON CHAPEL 2240 McCreary Rd. 449-3403 HARBOR OF LOVE CHAPEL Mulberry St. 444-1136 HOLY TEMPLE 226 Nonaville Rd Mt Juliet, 758-7517 HOSANNA FELI.OWSHIP 3633 Poplar Hill Rd 449-5818 J EDWARD BALDING MINISTRIES 212 E Market St. 449-1909 THE JOURNEY CHURCH Lebanon Campus - 212A Leeville Pike 547-7070; Hartsville Campus - 105 Church St; Mt Juliet Campus coming soon JOY CHURCH 10085 Lebanon Rd.(at corner of Benders Ferry Rd.) Mt. Juliet 773-5252 LIFE ASSEMBLY 555 Pleasant Grove Rd. Mt. Juliet, 758-7779 LOVE’S WAY COMMUNITY CHAPEL of NEW JOY FELLOWSHIP Meeting at Coles Ferry E.S. Cafeteria 4531292 NEW LIFE SPIRITUAL CENTER 318 Estate Dr, Mt. Juliet 212-9881 LOVE’S WAY COMMUNITY CHURCH/ JOSEPH STOREHOUSE 1960 SE Tater Peeler Rd 453-5777, 453-6200 MCM COMMUNITY CHURCH 715 Lake St. 449-9019 POTTERS HOUSE CHURCH 402 E. Forrest Ave. 449-9019 SPIRITUAL FREEDOM CHURCH OF NASHVILLE 307 W. Main St. 876-3149 TRUE HOLINESS TEMPLE FIRST BORN 215 McGregor St. 449-7311 UNITY 222 Cainsville Rd. 443-3964 God does not protect us from every harmful thing that can happen to us. Like you, I think I would like it that way, but because God does not protect us from all harm, I realize that I cannot go through life on automatic pilot. I do believe, though, that God protects us from some things that will harm us. Thus, I pray for His protection. I also thank Him for the protection that has been given me. Sometimes it is through problems in our lives that we are protected. I read about an individual who was supposed to be in one of the Twin Towers in the morning of September 11, 2001 but because of problems was not. Do you remember Joseph’s words to his apologizing brothers who because of jealousy had sold him into slavery? As a result of their act, as second in command of all of Egypt, Joseph was the savior of the starving nation of Israel. Joseph said, “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good . . .” (Genesis 50:20). God uses problems in our lives to perfect us. Problems, in our lives, will do one of two things. They will make us bitter or they will make us better. Problems, when we respond to them correctly, are character builders. From Romans 5:3-4, we can see what problems, when used as stepping stones to improvement, can do for us, “We can rejoice too when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they are good for us . . .” Here is the point of today’s column: God is at work in our lives even when we do not recognize it. Further, life is much easier and profitable when we cooperate with Him. Let me take you back to Bill Trapp of Florence, Ala. When he shared his five thoughts, he signed at the end: Definitely, In His Grip, Brother Bill.” Are you “Definitely In His Grip?” www.wilsonpost.com FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2015 - A7 West Hills Baptist Church Sunday School begins every week at 9:15 a.m. for all ages at West Hills Baptist Church. Our morning worship service follows in the Worship Center at 10:30 a.m. West Hills is also gearing up for a very busy summer. Our day camp at the church will be from June 15 through 18. Sign up for Vacation Bible School or day camp at www. westhillsbaptistchurch.com. During the Sunday morning worship time, West Hills also provides an opportunity for preschool-age children to experience a time of activity and Bible story each week as well as KidsWorship for school-age children. On Sunday evenings, West Hills has Bible Drill for children as well as adult discipleship classes which vary according to topic. The evening service begins at 6 p.m. in our chapel. On Wednesday, we have our mid-week Bible studies and prayer meeting as well as children’s classes and activities at 6:30 p.m. The youth meet at 6:35 p.m. for a time of Bible study, fellowship, activity and missions education. West Hills Baptist Church offers many education opportunities each week, including Precept Bible Study and missions work. Join us at West Hills Baptist Church as we worship our Lord and Savior in everything we do. West Hills Baptist Church is located at 1240 Leeville Pike in Lebanon. Overcomers Class Bro. Leonard Diebold teaches a Bible class each Tuesday morning in the chapel of Joseph’s Storehouse from 9 until 10 a.m. Join the group as they search God’s word to discover how to walk in faith. Joseph’s Storehouse is located at 1960 S.E. Tater Peeler Road in Lebanon. For more information, call 615-453-5777 or visit loaejosephsstorehouse.org. Bethlehem United Methodist Church You are invited to attend Bethlehem United Methodist Church on Sunday, June 14. Sunday School for all ages is at 10 a.m., followed by worship at 11 a.m. The pastor is Horace Wilkinson. Yo g a i s o f f e r e d b y Leighanne Buchanan on Thursday evenings. The Summer Music Session is now in progress. We offer guitar lessons taught by Johnny Carver and piano lessons taught by Brandon Carver, and Dawn Taylor. Please call the church for more information at 615-449-3234. We invite you to come and worship at Bethlehem. Bethlehem United Methodist Church is located at 2102 Lebanon Road in Lebanon. Love’s Way Community Church Please join Pastor John McGregor and the congregation at Love’s Way Community Church on Sunday at 10 a.m. for a special message. Praise and worship will be led by gifted musician Rick Brown and the Love’s Way Praise Band. Everyone is welcome. Children’s ministry is available. Love’s Way Community Church presently meets in t h e c h a p e l o f J o s e p h ’s Storehouse, located at 1960 S.E. Tater Peeler Road, off Maddox Simpson Parkway, in Lebanon. Call 615-4535777 for information or visit loveswaycommunitychurch. com. College Hills Church of Christ You are invited to attend College Hills Church of Christ on Sunday, June 14. The church like any community at times experiences difficulty and struggle. Acts 15 is a pivotal moment in the life of the early church. Conflict and disagreement are about to derail this fledgling movement. This week we will look at principles that will help us deal with conflicts that will inevitably rise. The preacher is Kevin Owen. Our first service begins at 8:45 a.m. in the Worship Center, followed by Bible classes at 10:15 a.m. Our second service begins at 11:15 a.m. in the Witt Family Life Center Gym. College Hills Church of Christ is located at 1401 Leeville Pike in Lebanon. For more information, call the church at 615-444-9502. Love Television Ministry Love Television Ministry is produced by Love One Another Embassy under the direction of Pastor Bob Evans. Love Television broadcasts Christian television programs from the Middle Tennessee area. Presently they are sharing information about Joseph’s Storehouse Food Ministry as well as other local ministries. The Love Television program, “The Miracle of Joseph’s Storehouse,” can be seen on Charter Cable Channel 195 on Sunday at 7:30 a.m. and on Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. The CTN broadcast time is Sunday at 4 p.m. For more information, call 615-453-5777 or visit loaejosephsstorehouse. org. Covenant Fellowship Church of the Nazarene On Sunday, June 21 at 6 p.m., the Covenant Fellowship Church of the Nazarene invites you to enjoy an evening of gospel music featuring popular gospel music legend Ann Downing. More than likely, you’ve seen Downing as a regular on the popular “Gaither Homecoming” TV broadcasts and video series; however, the majority of her time is spent maintaining a full schedule of church concerts and speaking engagements throughout the United States, Canada and parts of Europe. She is a winner of gospel music’s highest honor, the Dove Award, as “Female Vocalist.” She is also a member of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Please invite your neighbors and friends to come and enjoy this free evening of new and old songs. The church is located one block off of North Mt. Juliet Road at 101 Faulkner Lane in Mt. Juliet. Videos and CDs of her many recordings will be available. To learn more, call 615-788-5530. Maple Hill church of Christ O n S u n d a y, J u n e 1 4 , Scott McDowell will be a guest speaker at the Maple Hill church of Christ. All are cordially invited to worship with us at 9 a.m., followed by Bible School for all ages at 10:15 a.m. Maple Hill church of Christ is located at 102 Maple Hill Road, next to Publix, in Lebanon. Market Street Church of Christ Join us for our Spring Gospel Meeting, June 21 through 24, at Market Street Church of Christ. Our guest speaker will be Bro. Trent Mitchell from the I85 church of Christ in Greenville, S.C. Please come out and hear this dynamic speaker. Sunday morning services at Market Street Church of Christ are at 11 a.m., with dinner immediately following. Sunday evening service is at 2:30 p.m., and Monday-Wednesday services are at 7 p.m. Market Street Church of Christ is located at 502 East Market Street in Lebanon. First Baptist Church Mt. Juliet Everyone is invited to join us on Sunday, June 14 at First Baptist, Mt. Juliet as Administrative Pastor Mike Lee brings the message entitled “Finding Grace When You Need to Stand.” Worship is at 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Small groups meet at 9:35 a.m. First Baptist is located at 735 North Mt. Juliet Road in Mt. Juliet. For additional information, call the church at 615-754-2525 or visit www.fbcmj.org. Green Hill Church of Christ Vacation Bible School at Green Hill Church of Christ, located at 11706 Lebanon Road in Mt. Juliet, will be held June 22 through 26. We will have classes for ages two through high school, beginning at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Come and join us with Team Possible – “With God all things are possible” (Mark 10:27). To pre-register or for more information, call 615-758-7634 or e-mail [email protected]. First United Methodist Church First United Methodist Church invites you to worship this Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., with Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Visit our website at www. lebanonfumc.com to read What Methodist Christians Believe. Our website also includes YouTube videos of sermons and sermons available for reading. We observe communion every first and third Sunday. Women’s Bible Study will resume June 14 and is held on Sunday nights from 5 until 7 p.m. in the Thackston Room. Light dinner is served. Contact Teresa at 615-512-7976 or 615444-5941. Monday Morning Bible Study/Prayer Group is off for the summer and will resume in the fall. For children, Vacation Bible School will be held from July 12 through 16 from 5:30 until 8:45 p.m. Register online at www. lebanonfumc.com/forms. Grief support group for adults meets on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. in the JOY Classroom. First United Methodist Church is located at 415 West Main Street in Lebanon. To learn more, call 615-444-3315. Join us on Facebook, “Lebanon First United Methodist Church,” or visit our website. Episcopal Church of the Epiphany The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany will celebrate the Eucharist on Sunday, June 14. Please join us for Christian education at 9:15 a.m. and for the 10:30 a.m. service. The Rev. Kira Schlesinger will lead us in worship. You will find us at 1500 Hickory Ridge Road, at the corner of Hartmann Drive and Hickory Ridge, in Lebanon. Wicked Human’s Ignominious End And Esther said, The adversary and enemy is this wicked Haman. Then Haman was afraid before the king and the queen … So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. -Esther 7:6 & 10. We now enter Chapter 7 in the Book of Esther, the curtain rising on Scene VII depicting a huge banquet hall on the palace grounds. Queen Esther is about to reveal her petition to Xerxes, her husband. In a twist of events Haman has been forced to honor Mordecai by order of the king and is now home bewildered and confused; but not for long, as we note … The Suddenness (cp 1 Thess 5:3). “And while they [Haman and his wife} were yet talking … came the king’s chamberlains, and hasted to bring Haman unto the banquet that Esther had prepared.” And so closes chapter 6. The events that morning put Haman ill at ease. Commanded to honor Mordecai for whom he had built a special gallows 50 cubits high, personally leading him arrayed in fine royal apparel mounted upon the king’s decorated horse through the streets of Shushan, no doubt took all the stuffing out of him. No longer arrogant and proud he goes home crying to his wife who give little comfort in the words, “Thou shalt not prevail against him, and shalt surely fall before him.” Now escorted to the second banquet, Haman enters the palace alongside the king, with Esther’s entourage following, and at the announcement of their arrival, everyone bows in homage to their presence. The Steadfastness! Finally, when everyone is relaxed in partaking food and wine, the time comes to discover Esther’s petition. “And the king said again unto Esther on the second day at the banquet of wine, What is thy petition, queen Esther? and it shall be granted thee: and what is thy request? and it shall be performed, even to the half of the kingdom” (v 2). The offer still stands, mentioned for the third time— “it shall be performed, even to the half of the kingdom” (5; 3, 6; 7:2) an idiomatic phrase used once in the New Testament concerning the life of John the Baptist (Mk 6:23). To give “half” is in a sense allowing equality in full partnership, a carte blanche (without restriction), a relationship, as in Zacchaeus in giving half of one’s goods to the poor. Paul tells us that we have a relationship with Christ, as “heirs” (Rom 8:17; Tit 3:7). God is able to perform that which he promises to us (Jer 33:14; Ro 8:32). The Sacredness! “Then Esther the queen answered and said, If I have found favour in thy sight, O king, and if it please the king, let my life be given me at my petition, and my people at my request” (v 3). “Let my life be given me…” Life is sacred, is God-given and precious, each fleeting second mounting to days, months and years being that which we call our life span. We are told in Psalms 90:12, “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” The lives of Esther, Mordecai, and her people were under sentence of death to be carried out on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month Adar, one year after the signing of the decree perpetrated by wicked Haman (3:7, 12-13). Notice Esther’s words in her indictment against Pastor, Temple Baptist Church Haman—“we are sold”—Haman had given the king a great amount of money (3:9; 4:7). We, too, have been “sold,” the price being that of a disobedience taking place in a garden some 6,000 years ago. They are to be “destroyed,” “slain,” “perish” words that spell doom to a people under God’s covenant promise. It is the devil’s work of whom our Lord spoke is a “murderer” (Jn 8:44). But our Lord is not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance (2 Pe 3:9). Had they been sold (as the practice of foreign occupied nations) into slavery, the matter would not be a concern to the king. But wiping out an entire people must have gone over the head of the king, as when apprised of it by Esther he seems shocked and angry. He bursts out, “Who is he, and where is he, that durst presume in his heart to do so?” (v 5) is wicked and vile Haman. Both the king and Haman are taken by surprise by Esther’s accusation. He has no defense. The king’s standing meant his doom. He reaches out to Esther throwing himself on her divan making matters worse to the king and he is immediately hanged. The Vileness. “And Esther said, The adversary and enemy is this wicked Haman. Then Haman was afraid before the king and the queen” (v 8). Sitting next to the king, an honored position, Send your Church News items to [email protected] Call 444-6008 to subscribe or visit wilsonpost.com A8 - FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2015 Jesus Pusher By STEPHEN MANLEY I am a Jesus pusher! Do not be drawn into “imitating” language. The Greek word (mimetes) translated imitate is the noun form (1 Corinthians 11:1). This word group appears only 11 times in the New Testament. Eight of them are in Paul’s writings. The verb occurs in the Book of Hebrews (13:7) and in the epistle of John (3 John 11). The noun form appears in the Book of Hebrews (Hebrews 6:12). The idea of imitation is not suggested as a style of Christian discipleship but is connected to a certain activity or example which should be followed, imitated. Let it be strongly stated that after the Gospels (the crucifixion, resurrection and ascension of Jesus), there is no call to “follow” Jesus. He is no longer here to follow. Our relationship with Jesus drastically changed. For a moment, think of the radical difference between the God on Mount Sinai or in the Holy of Holies and the actual presence of Jesus, God in the flesh. The differences between these two manifestations form a sizable list. The kind of relationship each manifestation produced is radically different. Even more so is the difference between Jesus in the flesh and the indwelling Spirit of Jesus. The change in relationship from one manifestation to the other demands a total adjustment in language and experience. We no longer serve Him; He engages us in His service from within. We no longer do our best; He flows through us producing His best. We no longer live for Him; He is living through us! I am a privileged Jesus pusher! Joyce Breazeale, an advisor for the Lebanon Aglow Lighthouse, will speak Tuesday, une J 16. Submitted Lebanon Aglow Lighthouse Advisor Breazeale to speak Tuesday, June 16 Joyce Breazeale, an advisor for the Lebanon Aglow Lighthouse, will speak at the Lebanon Aglow Lighthouse on Tuesday, June 16 at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Joseph’s Storehouse, located at 1960 S.E. Tater Peeler Road in Lebanon. “Over 2,000 years ago, the apostle Peter asked in 2 Peter 3:11, ‘What kind of people are we to be,’ referring to the time of the end of this age, when all the Earth and its works will be burned up as described in 1 Corinthians 3:15,” Lebanon Aglow President Robin Hardin said. “The answer, of course, is found in Jesus Christ and in His peace, where we can become holy, spotless and blameless in the eyes of the Lord. As the people of God, we are to understand the times and seasons, which clearly reveal the prophecies related to the second coming of Jesus are being fulfilled in our day. We also know from His Holy Word that the time of Jesus’ return is in the hands of the Father, who desires that all come to repentance. “Joyce Breazeale, one of our advisors for the Lebanon Aglow Lighthouse, has been on a quest to hear from the Holy Spirit about these matters and will share from the Bible some important and relevant scriptures, as well as dreams, she has experienced about this season,” Hardin continued. “If you are hungry to draw closer to the Lord, find that hidden place in Christ and desire to become holy, spotless and blameless in Him, we invite you to come and hear what the Spirit is saying to the believers. Join us as we look at the answer to ‘what kind of people are we to be’ as we wait for the glorious day of Jesus’ return to reign as King and to restore all things back to His original intent.” Lebanon Aglow’s monthly gatherings are held every third Tuesday from 7 until 9 p.m. at various locations around Lebanon. For more information, visit LebanonAglow.com. @WilsonPostNews Local Churches to unite for Wilson County Civil Rights presentation, service Kristi Galligan will be presenting “The Story of the Civil Rights Movement in Wilson County” during a unified service at College Hills Church of Christ in Lebanon, with Wilson County Black History Committee President Mary Harris. Submitted College Hills Church of Christ will host a onehour presentation of Kristi Galligan’s research, “The Story of the Civil Rights Movement in Wilson County.” The event will be held on Sunday, June 28 at 4 p.m. in the Witt Family Life Center on the College Hills campus at 1401 Leeville Pike in Lebanon. Admission is free, and the event is open to the public. As part of a graduate degree at Belmont University, Galligan interviewed dozens of older residents to hear their memories of race relations in Wilson County during the last century. “My family often talked about the guilt they felt about segregation and their experiences during segregation and integration,” Galligan said. “I wanted to record the personal stories of people who lived through segregation and integration because their generation is getting older. These experiences are too vital to be lost.” The presentation will describe racial segregation in Wilson County in the 20th century. Galligan, a Wilson County Adult High School teacher, will bring two of her interview subjects to share their memories. Reflecting on her research, Galligan explained that “the most important thing I’ve learned is the courage of the oppressed. African-Americans in Wilson County went to one-room schoolhouses with no running water; they rode buses for hours to attend high school; and they were denied the same rights as whites, yet they persevered in the face of violence. I am awed by their courage and strength.” She noted she also learned about efforts to integrate. “Wilson County’s story is a fascinating and important story. People fought so hard to integrate Wilson County, and they deserve to be heard,” she said. In Wilson County, there were civil rights protests in the 1960s, including the “Bloody Night” on the Lebanon Public Square. Many of the interview subjects also remembered racial tension at Lebanon High School as recently as 1992. The material presented on June 28 will be appropriate for ages 10 and up. John Grant, connections minister at College Hills, noted a few of the reasons for hosting the event. “The church is still too divided along racial lines. Jesus prayed that his followers might be completely unified, and we are not there yet. For years, several local churches of Christ have gathered for an annual Unified Worship Service and fellowship meal. That has created good will, which is a start. Galligan’s presentation builds on that trust. Over time, worship and fellowship have grown to the point where we can begin to talk about difficult issues,” Grant explained. “I heard Kristi present this material at Lebanon High School, and it opened my eyes. There were significant events that happened in this community during my lifetime. It is important that we remember these stories because racial questions continue to be a challenge today.” Patrick Johnson, the preacher at Peyton Road Church of Christ, agreed that Galligan’s presentation is a positive addition to the Unified Worship Service. “Our common ground is worship,” he said. “That is a first step. Now we are going to talk about what happened in our community. It is important to know the history, so you don’t repeat the mistakes.” Johnson recently presented a class series at Peyton Road about Christian unity. “I talked about two specific points regarding unity – you have to develop common ground, but you do not have to change who you are. In John 4, Jesus met a Samaritan woman at a well. There was common ground because they both needed water. When they met, Jesus did not hide his Jewishness, and he didn’t ask the woman to stop being a Samaritan. There are important lessons that apply today.” F o l l o w i n g G a l l i g a n ’s presentation, eight local congregations, area agencies including Brooks House and The Next Step Resource Center and many from the community will gather at 5 p.m. in the College Hills Auditorium for the annual Unified Worship Service. The service is open to the public. Dr. David Fleer from Lipscomb University will be the keynote speaker. To learn more about the event, contact College Hills Preaching Minister Kevin Owen at kowen@collegehills. org or 615-444-9502. Cavender joins NAIFA Diana Cavender of Bryan Insurance recently joined NAIFA. Bryan Insurance recently announced that Diana Cavender has joined the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA). According to the NAIFA website, “NAIFA is the only organization serving and representing insurance and financial advisors regardless of the products they sell or the focus of the practice.” T.A. Bryan, owner/agent of Bryan Insurance, noted, “Diana is utilizing this membership to grow her knowledge of the industry and network of fellow professionals.” Cavender works with Bryan at their insurance office, located at 113 East Main Street just off the Lebanon Public Square. Their projects include permanent and term life insurance, disability insurance, Medicare supplement and 401ks. They said they pride themselves in taking the time to review an individual’s current situation and perhaps only gaining a friendship at the end of a meeting. Hubner wins Auctioneer Championship Wilson Bank & Trust AVP/Mortgage Loan Officer Brad Davis with Senior VP of Mortgage Operations Amelia Vance. Submitted Davis promoted to Assistant VP at Wilson Bank & Trust Wilson Bank & Trust has promoted mortgage loan officer Brad Davis to assistant vice president, bank officials recently announced. Davis, who is based in the bank’s loan production office at the headquarters of Goodall Homes in Gallatin, has served with WB&T for seven years and has more than 11 years of experience as a lender. He earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Middle Tennessee State University. In the community, Davis has been a Lebanon Breakfast Rotary member, and he is a 2008 graduate of Leadership Wilson. He and his wife Nicole live in Lebanon and have two children, Turner and Tenley. Davis can be reached at 615-447-2998, at bdavis@wilsonbank. com or at WB&T’s office located inside Goodall Homes at 393 Maple Street in Gallatin. Compass Auctions & Real Estate recently announced that Lebanon auctioneer and Realtor Ray Hubner was named the 2015 Rookie Bid Calling Champion by the Tennessee Auctioneers Association during the organization’s annual summer convention at the Inn at Opryland. “It was an honor to compete among peers within the auction industry, and I feel so grateful to be surrounded by such outstanding talent and professionals,” Hubner remarked. A member since 2012, Hubner also serves on the board of directors for the state association. The Tennessee Association of Auctioneers, founded in 1958, serves to protect, promote and represent the interest of the auctioneering profession in Tennessee. Hubner is a graduate of Nashville Auction School and, in 2016, he will earn Hubner was recently named the 2015 Rookie Bid Calling Champion by the Tennessee Auctioneers Association. his designation from the Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI), the most prestigious professional designation for auctioneers that emphasizes the importance of continued education, excellence and outstanding service. An apprentice auctioneer with the Compass Auctions & Real Estate team, Hubner also holds his real estate license. He and his wife, Stephanie, lead the Wilson/Rutherford Division of Compass and serve their clients by providing several different avenues of sale for real property and other assets. “Being a part of the Compass team of professionals, a team truly on the cutting edge of the auction and real estate industries, is a privilege and an amazing learning opportunity,” Hubner said. Compass Auctions and Real Estate will host its debut auction for the Wilson County area on Saturday, June 13 at 2033 Horn Springs Road, where Hubner and the Compass auction team will sell real estate and personal property beginning at 10 a.m. To learn more, visit www. soldoncompass.com. www.wilsonpost.com FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2015 - A9 SPECIAL OFFER FOR A LIMITED TIME Subscribe to The Wilson Post for $35 AND get 4 FREE Chick-fil-A meals ($35 value) Several ways to subscribe: • Call 615-444-6008 • Visit our office at 107-B Bay Ct., Lebanon • Sign up online at wilsonpost.com The Wilson Post Newspaper @wilsonpostnews PAGE A10 Local Sports Tommy Bryan / Sports Editor / 444-6008 FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2015 www.wilsonpost.com Sports in brief CU baseball camps Cumberland University’s all-day Fundamental Baseball Camp for boys ages 8-14 will be held Monday, June 15 through Thursday, June 18. Sessions will be held 9 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. and includes lunch. Cost is $175 per camper. Morning work will focus on fundamentals with game situations and scrimmages planned for the afternoons. Pitching Camp is planned mornings June 22-25 with the Advanced Fundamental Camp for ages 13 through 18 in the afternoons. Visit gocumberlandathletics. com/campsclinics. CU volleyball camps Cumberland volleyball coach Kathy Slaughter will offer individual and team camps this summer at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center. A Setting and Attacking Clinic for the middle school and high school players are scheduled for June 13. An Elite Instructional and Competition Team Camp will take place for high school teams July 16-18 while a Middle School Team Camp will be held July 25-26. Camp information and forms for individuals and teams may be found at gocumberlandathletics.com/ campsclinics/default/. For more information contact Slaughter at [email protected] or call 615-547-1318. CU Sports Hall of Fame The Cumberland University Athletic Department is accepting nominations for the Class of 2015 Sports Hall of Fame until June 13. Nominations must be made in writing and include full justification for the nomination, including statistics, honors, awards and any other information pertaining to the nominee. The 2015 Hall of Fame dinner is set for Friday, October 30, at 6:30 p.m. in Baird Chapel. Nominations should be emailed mailed to: Sports Information Director Jo Jo Freeman [email protected]. Big Hill Challenge The Veloteers Bicycle Club, Historic Watertown and title sponsor AusterMiller will hold the 12th annual Big Hill Challenge at Watertown Sat., June 13. The ride benefits the Veloteers Bicycle Club of Wilson County. Registration is $40. Online registration ends June 12 at 9 p.m. To register visit bighillchallenge.com. Watertown Warrior Run The third annual Watertown Warrior Run will be held Saturday, July 25. A certified 5K and one-mile fun run for kids (15U) proceeds from the event will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. Advance registration is $25 for the 5K; $40 day of the race. Advance registration for the fun run is $12; $18 day of the race. For more information visit watertownwarriorrun.com. FCA football camp The Going Deep Football Camp, for ages 8-16 and organized by Wilson County FCS Huddle Leader Tim Bryant, will be held 9 a.m. - 12 Noon, Saturday, June 27 at Lindsey Donnell Stadium on the Cumberland campus. Current and former college and NFL players will serve as instructors. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. Fee is $30, which includes a camp T-shirt and lunch. For information or to pre-register phone Bryant at 615-948-1434, email [email protected] or go to GFM4Christ.com. Cumberland softball camps Cumberland softball coach Heather Stanfill is offering two camps for ages 5-12 as well as a one-day clinic for ages 13-17 this summer at the CU softball field. Camps for ages 5-12 run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 22-24 and July 13-15. The one-day clinic for players age 13-17 is 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 30. For more information contact Stanfill at hstanfill@cumberland. edu or call 615-547-1324. [email protected] WC’s Claire Smith commits to Middle Tennessee By TOMMY BRYAN Claire Smith, leadoff hitter and “spark plug” for Wilson Central’s Class AAA state championship softball team, has verbally committed to Middle Tennessee State University following an on-campus visit earlier this week. Having just completed her sophomore year at Wilson Central, Smith hit .449 at the top of the Lady Wildcat lineup with 66 hits. She scored 59 runs and stole 15 bases. Smith drove in 28 runs and in the state tournament -- tied a TSSAA record with two triples in the second round win over Siegel. Smith and her teammates went 4-0 in the state tournament and closed out the 2015 season with 14 consecutive victories -finishing 41-7-1. Along the way, Wilson Central won both the District 9-AAA and Region 5-AAA tournaments as well as a Class AAA sectional contest. “I just love the atmosphere at MTSU,” Smith said, “the coaches are great. You can tell they are building a great program there and I want to be a part of it. “I’ve been recruited by several other schools, but Middle Tennessee is close to home and my parents will be able to come see me play. “They’ve got a new hitting facility and the dorms are great. It’s everything I want in a school.” Smith plays with the Tennessee Illusion during the summer months and is sure to continue to attract the attention of other college coaches. “I’m firm in my commitment,” Smith said, “I’m glad to have had the opportunity to go ahead and get my decision out of the way.” Wilson Central coach Michael Shepard couldn’t be happier for his second baseman. “She set the table for us this year,” Coach Shepard said. “She’s so aggressive on the bases and she stepped her game offensively. “She’s always been a great bunter, but she worked on the small game -- slapping -- and that made a big difference this season. “I think this was a good move for Claire,” Shepard said, “now she can focus on school and softball. She’s the kind of player who won’t let this go to her head.” Smith is the daughter of Shawn and Dayna Smith and is scheduled to graduate from Wilson Central in 2017. Wilson Central infielder Claire Smith commits to MTSU. STEVE WAMPLER / The Wilson Post LHS softball coach resigns, headed to Smyrna By TOMMY BRYAN Lebanon High teacher / head softball coach John LaFevor has resigned to take an assistant coaching position at Smyrna High in Rutherford County. Coach of the Lady Devils for the past two seasons, LaFevor compiled a record of 27-30 during his tenure. LHS loses just two seniors to graduation -- Megan Brown and Brittany Nagelout. “I taught at Smyrna for five years when I got out of law enforcement, and now I’m going back,” LaFevor said. “I’m going to miss the girls. “The school administration and the parents have been very good to me. I’m proud to have worked with them. “I think good days are ahead for Lebanon softball. There’s a talented group of girls coming back.” Tryouts for the 2016 Lady Devils team had been scheduled for June 10, 11 and 12 -- but are now on hold. “We are postponing softball tryouts for the time being,” said athletic director Darian Brown via a telephone conversation Tuesday evening. Brown indicated he would be contacting potential candidate this week. LaFevor had been working without the benefit of faculty assistant coaches -- so there’s no one in the building available to conduct tryouts. LaFevor, who teaches criminal justice, will be working as an assist coach under new Smyrna head coach Lonny Drayton. An assistant basketball coach with the girls program for the past two years at Smyrna, Drayton replaces Lebanon High graduate Luke Sheppard who resigned to take the head coaching position at Oakland High. Sheppard guided the Lady Bulldogs to the Class AAA state championship in 2013. “I’ve known Lonny LHS softball coach John LaFevor has accepted a position at Smyrna High. DALLUS WHITFIELD / The Wilson Post Drayton for a long time,” Lafevor said, “right now he’s coaching an elite travel ball team and we’re looking forward to working together at the high school level.” Around the links / Spots remain for June 15 Sean Memorial From Post staff reports Spots are available for a few more teams to participate in the 10th annual “Tee It Up For Sean” Memorial Golf Tournament -- set for Monday, June 15 at Lebanon’s Five Oaks Golf & Country Club. All proceeds will benefit the Sean Putman Memorial Scholarship at Cumberland University - providing educational opportunities for Wilson County high school graduates. The driving range opens at 10:30 a.m., with lunch at 11 followed by a 12 Noon shotguns start. Entry fee is $125 per player or $500 for a fourmember scramble team. Each golfer will enjoy a complementary lunch buffet and golf goody bag. Prizes will be awarded to each golfer in the top three finishing teams for each flight. Individual prizes will also be awarded for longest drive (male & female) and closest to the pin (male & female). Wilson County Chevrolet Buick GMC will provide a new car for the first hole in one on No. 13. For more information, contact Troy Putman at (615) 289-4552 or Camille Burdine at (615) 547-1241 or [email protected]. Golfers may register online at seanputman.com. Headline sponsors: THW Insurance Services, Partlow Funeral Chapel, LoJac Materials, PFG-Lester, Wilson Bank & Trust and Friends of College Hills Church of Christ. Major sponsors: Montgomery Appraisal Services, Pro-Tech Tool, The Wilson Post, Creative Graphics and Bruce Johnson Family Dentistry. HP men’s invitational Hunters Point golf Course will stage its 38th annual Men’s Invitational Saturday and Sunday, June 27 & 28. Entry fee is $100 and includes green fees for practice round and two tournament rounds (carts not included), cash prizes, dinner Saturday evening. For more information or to register call the Pro Shop at 615-444-7521 or visit hunterspointgolf.com. WCHS golf benefit tourney The 11th annual Wilson Central Golf Tournament to benefit the WCHS golf program will be held Thursday, July 30 at Pine Creek Golf Course. Cost is $65 per player or $260 for a four-member scramble team. A barbeque buffet and access to the driving range begins at 12:30 p.m. with a 1:30 p.m. shotgun start. For more information, or to register, contact David Jennings at jenningsd@ wcschools.com. Tuesday senior scramble Terry Cathey, Gary Sanders and Phillip Un- derwood carded a 63 to win the June 9 First Freedom Senior Scramble at Hunters Point Golf Course. Two teams shot 64 with second and third determined by a scorecard playoff. Second: Al Snyder, Joe Warren, Buck Watson and Carolyn Hepburn. Third: Greg Whitehead, Jay Shirley, Tom Webster and Jerry Scott. The team of Terry Cathey, Gary Sanders and Phillip Underwood carded a 63 to win the June 9 installment of the First Freedom Senior Scramble at Hunters Point Golf Course. submitted photo www.wilsonpost.com FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2015 - A11 #EDUCATION Watertown Elementary School Company, city and county officials gathered recently to break ground on the expansion to the company’s Maddox-Simpson Pkwy. facility. Submitted Caleres to expand Wilson County operations Tennessee Economic and Community Development Commissioner Randy Boyd, along with Caleres company officials, announced this week the global footwear company will make a substantial investment to expand its distribution facility in Lebanon. The expansion will allow Caleres, formerly Brown Shoe Company, to meet its increasing omni-channel needs, optimize its logistics network and grow overall business by expanding its drop-ship capabilities. The expansion will create more than 40 new jobs in Wilson County. “It’s exciting to see Caleres expanding in Wilson County,” Boyd said. “A majority of business growth in Tennessee comes from existing industries, so it’s extremely important for us to work with companies like Caleres to make sure they can continue their success in our state. I congratulate Caleres on this expansion and appreciate the new jobs they are creating in Middle Tennessee.” Caleres currently employs around 240 people at its Lebanon facility. The expansion will facilitate more online order fulfillment – a growing part of the company’s business. Through the investment, Caleres will upgrade and modernize the facility’s equipment and technology, allowing for more efficiency. Groundbreaking for the expansion took place on June 9, and the project is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2016. Lebanon Mayor Philip Craighead and Ward 3 Lebanon City Councilor Rob Cesternino toured the Caleres facility and were able to better understand the growth taking place in the company. “We are proud of our private industry in Lebanon, and when a 20-plus-year business partner continues to expand, it indicates that we are a growing community,” Craighead said. Caleres’ products are available virtually everywhere – in over 1,200 retail stores, in hundreds of major department and specialty stores, on branded e-commerce sites and on many additional third-party retail websites. The company is a diverse portfolio of global brands Family, Healthy Living and Contemporary Fashion. Famous Footwear and Famous.com serve as Family brands; Contemporary Fashion brands include Sam Edelman, Franco Sarto, Vince, Via Spiga, Diane von Furstenberg, Fergie Footwear and Carlos Santana. Naturalizer, Dr. Scholl’s, LifeStride, Bzees and Ryka represent the Healthy Living brands. Caleres plans to begin hiring in the fourth quarter of 2016, and those who wish to stay updated on the hiring process can visit caleres.com/ careers. Lipscomb U. awards local students for academic excellence Several Lebanon-area students have been honored at Lipscomb University for academic achievement during the spring 2015 semester, according to Dr. Craig W. Bledsoe, provost. Local students awarded were: Emily Sherrill, English: Literature Track, Provost’s List, Friendship Christian School; Rebecca Robertson, Exercise Science, Provost’s List, Friendship Christian School; Caleb Heronimus, Undeclared, Honor Roll, Friendship Christian School; Leah Davenport, Dietetics, Honor Roll; Morgan McDonald, Pre-Nursing, Honor Roll; Hannah Rountree, Psychology, Provost’s List, Heritage Christian Academy; Roman Ottinger, Public Relations, Honor Roll, Friendship Christian School; Adam Neal, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Honor Roll, Friendship Christian School; Hannah Tunks, Biology, Provost’s List, Mt. Juliet High School; Adrian Ricketts, Biology, Honor Roll, Friendship Christian School; Brittany Elmore, Interdisciplinary Teaching K-6, Provost’s List, Goodpasture Christian School; Seth Carey, Nursing, Honor Roll, Wilson Central High School; Morgan Carr, Biology, Provost’s List; Kyle Neal, Civil Engineering, Provost’s List, Friendship Christian School; Claire Brown, Public Relations, Provost’s List, Wilson Central High School; Kaitlyn Teeter, Interdisciplinary Teaching Pre-K-3, Honor Roll; and Christen Staggs, Health & Physical Education Training, Honor Roll, Winchester Community High School. 2nd Grade AB Honor Roll: Daniel Aguirre, Taylor Ashford, Kadence Bly, Maekayla Brown, Kaden Carter, Nolan Cozart, Ayden Dawson, Enoch Davenport, Malachi Davis, Addie Elliott, Timothy Fairies, Ryan Gardiner, Parker Greenwood, Braden Harris, Ana Hernandez, Kennedy Malone, Sam Martin, Mackenzie Merritt, Andy Navarro, Austin Nichols, Zach Plotts, Bailey Roberts, Aliah Rogers, Jacob Ropp, Shiloh Slavens, Chloe Sorrells, Trinity Spears, Matthew Stewart, Eddie Thomas, Cameron Thompson, Makayla Tyree, Destinie VanDett, William Vanhook, Daevon Vann, Mattie Williams and Jaydon Wynne 2 nd Grade Principal’s List: Bryson Anderson, Parker Cowan, Lilah Hill, Natalie Kilzer, Izabella Orrand, Mallory Race, Jack Scantland, Kayden Waller, Bowen Whitlock and Dmitri Williams 3rd Grade AB Honor Roll: Justin Baer, Ethan Brown, Crue Coleman, Briana Fletcher, Aiden Granstaff, Macy Hobson, Landon Locke, Austin Nicholson, Evan Saddler, Ellie Smith, Keyana Smith, Savannah Warren, Kaden Cherry, Braxton Crook, Noelia Dillard, Emily Garrison, Brayden Hicks, Seth Knight, Belle Lewelling, Katlyn Smith, Maddox Saurel, Savannah Thompson, Lucas Barnard, Alex Bissonnette, Landen Frazier, Isaiah Groves, Natalie Kniffin, Eliana Kohr, Hannah Lennon, Dani Marks, Jocelynn Pedigo, Adam Westbrook, Adriana Bass, Tyler Burks, Makenzie McElroy, Jaleigh Robertson, Emily Satterfield and Leeland Tison 3rd Grade Principal’s List: Lucas Summers, Gavin Wall and Jaxon Parsons 4th Grade AB Honor Roll: Lacy Bell, Sebastian Bradshaw, Alex Brown, Isaac Cantrell, Noah Clemmons, Cole Copeland, Josh Driver, Madelyn Eastes, Bilee Eaton, Ethan Evans, Jaiden Garrett, Micayla Goodall, Hayden Gwaltney, Katie Johnson, Crayton Key, Preslee Lamberson, Hadlee Lamberson, Emma Lipski, Nicholas Martin, Hunter Merritt, Victor Perez, Aubrey Pierce, Tyler Poole, Jasmine Ramsey, Kelsey Ray, Addisyn Sims, Jackson Smith, Presley Thomas and DeAndre Wright 4th Grade Principal’s List: Laney Allen, Nicholas Barrett, Madison Baskin, Hailey Birdwell, Emily Braun, Ciara Brown, Jordan Cabbage, Bailey Cabbage, Dalton Cherry, Riley Creighton, Jacob Dabney-Duarte, Brice Fountain, Tyler Freeman, Zane Green, Laydon Greenwood, Emma Groves, Evelyn Hall, Troy Hartzell, Arianna Hendrix, Hailey Hendrixson, Blake Hight, Cassidy Koch, Seth Lamberson, Samantha Lausier, Bethany Luttrell, Kendall Malone, Dakota Mathis, Gracelynn Netherton, Aidan Pope, Chloe Poston, Anna Powell, Sarah Putnam, Dee Rhodes, Izabelle Russo, Logan Starkey, Emilee Starling, Maddison Tate and Kaitlyn Trusty 5th Grade AB Honor Roll: Kendal Bayse, Maria Beasley, Noel Boldin, Riley Burks, Jared Carter, Jesse Daniels, Breonna Denson, Hayden Dicken, Blake Griffin, Savannah Hawks, Gala Holbrooks, Jaiden Jones, Mandy Jones, Mindy Jones, Matthew King, Bailey Legon, Caitlyn Marks, Emily Massey, Hayden Nordhaus, Kristin Orrand, Vada Pemberton, Kilee Jo Pollard, Jaden Robertson, Jamia Seay, Skyla Smith, Sydney Taylor, Brady Watts and Kayla Wilson 5th Grade Principal’s List: Zach Adams, Nathan Berry, Rylee Brown, JC Butler, Kailei Davis, Josie Ketchum, Riley Lawrence, Cooper Mathis, Allen Moss, Mason Murrell, Zach Parfaite, Abby Parkerson, Ian Parsons, Grace Riddle, Gabby Riley, Dakota Shipper, Alie Tunks, Hanah Waller and Sophia Zaffino THE WILSON POST A12- FRIDAY JUNE 12, 2015 CLASSIFIEDS PLACING A CLASSIFIED AD: Classified ads obtained in person, by phone or email from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Email: [email protected] Call: 615-444-6008 PUBLIC NOTICES will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. Dated: June 11, 2015 GLORIA JEAN EVINS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE OF BONNIE W. PARKER DECEASED BARBARA WEBB CLERK AND MASTER PROBATE CLERK Gloria Jean Evins ATTORNEY Newspaper The Wilson Post Date to run 6-12-15 & 6-19-15 _______________ PUBLICATION NOTICE Dereathia Pleshetta Neuble For the Estate of Dianthia Yvonne McGowan Plaintiff VS. Case No. 2012CV225 Unknown Persons why may claim an interest In certain property in the 21st Civil District of Wilson County, Tennessee, known and operated as Mount Lebanon Memorial Gardens Cemetary Defendants In this action it appearing to the satisfaction of the Clerk and Master from the Plaintiff’s Complaint, which is sworn to, that the defendant, unknown persons, whose whereabouts are unknown so that the ordinary process of law cannot be served; it is therefore, ordered that publication be made in the Wilson Post, a newspaper published in the town of Lebanon, Tennessee, for four consecutive weeks, commanding said defendants to serve upon: Robert D. MacPherson, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 119 Public Square, Lebanon, TN 37087, a copy of answer to the complaint on or before July 6, 2015 at 9:00 a.m., also file an answer to the complaint with the Clerk and Master at her office in Lebanon, Tennessee, according to law or appear on said court date. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you on July 6, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. in the Chancery courtroom in Wilson County, Tennessee, for the relief demanded in the Complaint. This the 11th day of June, 2015. BARBARA WEBB CLERK AND MASTER ROBERT D. MACPHERSON ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF PUBLICATION DATES: June 12, 2015 June 19, 2015 June 26, 2015 July 3, 2015 if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This the 10th day of JUNE, 2015. GRETCHEN ANN DVORAK PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE OF CYNTHIA GREER REAVIS DECEASED BARBARA WEBB CLERK AND MASTER PROBATE CLERK J. STEPHEN BROWN ATTORNEY WILSON POST Date to run 6-12-2015 6-192015 _______________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF EVERETT G. DYE CASE NO. 20145PR187 Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day of June, 2015, Letters Testamentary, in respect to the estate of Everett G. Dye, deceased, who died May 23, 2015, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Wilson County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and nonresident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This the 10th day of June, 2015. JOHN F. DYE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE OF EVERETT G. DYE DECEASED BARBARA WEBB CLERK AND MASTER PROBATE CLERK DAVID B. FOUTCH ATTORNEY Newspaper WILSON POST Date to run JUNE 12, 2015 JUNE 19, 2015 _______________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF BONNIE W. PARKER CASE NO. 2015PR45 Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day of June, 2015, Letters Testamentary, in respect to the estate of Bonnie W. Parker, deceased, who died on June 25, 2014, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Wilson County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and nonresident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Lebanon Municipal Regional Planning Commission will hold a preliminary meeting on Tuesday, 6/16/15 at 10 a.m. in the Town Meeting Hall at 200 N. Castle Heights Ave. The purpose of the meeting is to set the agenda for the 6/23/15 regular meeting. SUDOKU SOLUTION Sudoku Solution #3475-M 7 1 2 3 9 6 4 8 5 3 6 5 7 4 8 1 9 2 4 8 9 5 1 2 3 6 7 _______________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF HELEN A. PELT CASE NO. #2015PR185 Notice is hereby given that on the 8TH day of JUNE, 2015, Letters Testamentary, in respect to the estate of HELEN A. PELT, deceased, who died April 8, 2015, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Wilson County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and nonresident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:(1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This the 8th day of JUNE, 2015. Robert C. Pelt PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE OF Helen A. Pelt DECEASED BARBARA WEBB CLERK AND MASTER PROBATE CLERK J. STEPHEN BROWN Attorney WILSON POST Date to run 6-12-2015 6-192015 _______________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF GORDON RICE CASE NO. #2015PR186 Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day of June, 2015, Letters of Testamentary, in respect to the estate of GORDON RICE, deceased, who died September 18, 2014, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Wilson County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and nonresident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This the 10th day of June, 2015. MONICA RICE AND WILLIAM H. RICE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE OF GORDON RICE DECEASED BARBARA WEBB CLERK AND MASTER PROBATE CLERK YANCY BELCHER ATTORNEY Newspaper Wilson Post Date to run 6/12/15 6/19/15 _______________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF CYNTHIA GREER REAVIS CASE NO. #2015PR159 Notice is hereby given that on the 10TH day of JUNE, 2015, Letters Testamentary, in respect to the estate of CYNTHIA GREER REAVIS, deceased, who died October 24, 2015, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Wilson County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and nonresident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors 2 3 7 8 6 9 5 4 1 (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This the 2ND day of JUNE, 2015. JIMMY W. GRAY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE OF ROSE MARIE GRAY DECEASED BARBARA WEBB CLERK AND MASTER PROBATE CLERK CHADWICK J. HAYES Attorney WILSON POST Date to run JUNE 5, 2015 JUNE 12, 2015 _______________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Peggy B. Corley CASE NO. #2015PR161 Notice is hereby given that on the 15th day of May, 2015, Letters Testamentary, in respect to the estate of peggy b. corley, deceased, who died April 19, 2015, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Wilson County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and nonresident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This the 15th day of May, 2015. THOMAS CORLEY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE OF PEGGY B. CORLEY DECEASED BARBARA WEBB CLERK AND MASTER PROBATE CLERK DAVID B. FOUTCH Attorney WILSON POST Date to run 6-5-2015 6-12-2015 _______________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF EDWARD E. PARSONS, JR. CASE NO. #2015PR147 Notice is hereby given that on the 2nd day of June, 2015, Letters of Testamentary, in respect to the estate of EDWARD E. PARSONS, JR., deceased, who died April 2, 2014, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Wilson County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and nonresident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This the 2nd day of June, 2015. Terry D. Parsons PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE OF Edward E. Parsons, Jr. DECEASED BARBARA WEBB CLERK AND MASTER PROBATE CLERK Rhett C. Chandler Attorney Newspaper Wilson Post Date to run 6/5/15 6/12/15 9 4 6 1 3 5 7 2 8 of Grantor’s Promissory Note described therein owing; and WHEREAS, GORDON D. FOSTER was appointed Successor Trustee of said Deed of Trust by the Beneficiary, said Appointment being recorded in the aforesaid Register’s Office; and WHEREAS, default has occurred and I have been directed to foreclose said Deed of Trust and sell said real estate. NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority vested in me by said Deed of Trust, I will offer to sell and sale the following described property AT PUBLIC AUCTION on the 22nd day of July, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at the Wilson County Courthouse in Lebanon, TN, to the last, highest and best bidder FOR CASH (on such terms as announced at sale), SUBJECT, HOWEVER, TO ALL PRIOR ENCUMBRANCES OF RECORD, the following described real estate (the “Real Property”): A certain tract or parcel of land located in the 10th Civil District of Wilson County, Tennessee, more particularly described as follows, to-wit: BEING a Lot and dwelling unit entitled “Lot No. 8 Baker Court” on the Plan of Academy Place, Phase II, as further described in the Exhibits to the “Declaration of Annexation Establishing a Private Element Horizontal Property Regime for Academy Place, Phase II, a Planned Unit Development” established pursuant to Chapter 27 of Title 66 Tennessee Code Annotated et seq., of record in Book 888, Page 1059, Register’s Office for Wilson County, Tennessee. This conveyance is made subject to the said Declaration and the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Academy Place, Phase II, as well as the By-Laws of Academy Place Inc. BEING the same property conveyed to the Grantor by Deed of even date recorded simultaneously herewith, of record in Deed Book 1174, Page 1256, Register’s Office for Wilson County, Tennessee. Tax Map No. 068C-A-014.02 Said property bears the street address of 8 Baker Court, Lebanon, TN 37087, but the street address is not part of the legal description of the foreclosing instrument. In the event of a discrepancy between the street address and the legal description, the legal description of the Deed of Trust shall control. The Real Property and improvements thereon, if any, will be sold AS IS WHERE IS without warranties or representations of any kind. The aforesaid sale may be postponed to a later date by oral announcement at the time and place of the published sale or cancelled without further written notice or publication. I reserve the right to take or accept the next highest or best bid at such sale should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the terms of sale for any reason. In such event, I shall also reserve the right to reopen the bidding or republish and sell said Real Property at my option. The Beneficiary may become the purchaser at the sale. The Successor Trustee reserves the right to conduct the sale by or through his agents or attorneys acting in his place or stead, including the use of an auctioneer. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: None disclosed by search of record. Witness my hand this 1st day of June, 2015. s/ Gordon D. Foster Gordon D. Foster, Successor Trustee Winchester, Sellers, Foster & Steele, P.C. Suite 1000, First Tennessee Plaza 800 South Gay Street Knoxville, Tennessee 37929 My File No. 1202.1401 Email: [email protected] PUBLISH DATES: June 5, 2015 June 12, 2015 June 19, 2015 _______________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF ROSE MARIE GRAY CASE NO. #2015PR172 Notice is hereby given that on the 2nd day of June, 2015, Letters of Administration, in respect to the estate of ROSE MARIE GRAY, deceased, who died MAY 11, 2015, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Wilson County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and nonresident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in 8 6 5 1 9 7 2 5 4 3 1 8 6 2 9 4 7 5 8 2 1 4 3 7 2 8 6 9 5 1 7 3 3 9 4 6 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated December 6, 2001, executed by ELIZABETH D. HOLLANDSWORTH AND SPENCE HOLLANDSWORTH, conveying certain real property therein described to ARNOLD M. WEISS, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Wilson County, Tennessee recorded December 11, 2001, in Deed Book 887, Page 461-472; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Wilson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on July 2, 2015 at 1:00 PM at the Front Door of the Wilson County Courthouse, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Wilson County, Tennessee, to wit: LAND LOCATED IN THE 9TH CIVIL DISTRICT OF WILSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE BEING TRACT NO. 5 OF BIG SPRINGS ACRES, AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT MADE BY CROCKETT SURVEYING, 427 PARK AVENUE, LEBANON, TN 37087, OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 20, PAGE 767, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR WILSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH SAID PLAN REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE LEGAL DESCRIPTION THEREOF. Parcel ID: 042-001.07 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 1397 BIG SPRINGS ROAD, LEBANON, TN 37087. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): ELIZABETH D. HOLLANDSWORTH AND SPENCE HOLLANDSWORTH OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., SUNTRUST BANK The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. 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Call Central Refrigerated Home. (855) 820-8841 www.CentralTruckDrivingJobs.com (TnScan) $1000 WEEKLY!! MAILING BROCHURES From Home. Helping home workers since 2001. Genuine Opportunity. No Experience Required. Start Immediately. www.MailingMembers.com (TnScan) OTR TRUCK DRIVERS WANTED. .46 solo / .60 Team / .93 +FSC O/Ops. Weekly HOME time. per diem. insurance. Great Miles. New Equipment. Call 855-JNJ-PAYS. (TnScan) call 615-452-4940 to place your ad CERTIFIED LOGISTICS ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR TCAT - Hartsville, TN Job Details http://bit.ly/TCATLogistics Apply on Line or Email http://bit.ly/TTCHartsville Susan.McDonald@ tcathartsville.edu Drivers: BE HOME EVERY 24 TO 48 HOURS. $2,000 Sign On or $2,500 Referral Bonus through June 2015. Potential to make $70K per year and be home 3-4 nights per week, Full Benefits, Paid Vacations and Holidays, Stop and Delay/Detention pay, Late Model Volvo Trucks. Requirements: Class A CDL from state of residence, 1 year verifiable exp. No chargeable D.O.T accidents in 3 years. Clean driving /Safety record. No felonies in past 7 years. Call 888-838-7646 or visit careers.firstfleetinc.com ADVANCED MANUFACTURING INSTRUCTOR TCAT - Hartsville, TN Job Details http://bit.ly/TCATAMI Apply on Line or Email http://bit.ly/TTCHartsville Susan.McDonald@ tcathartsville.edu PRACTICAL NURSING INSTRUCTOR TCAT – Hartsville TN Job details: http://bit.ly/TCATPNI Apply On-Line or EMail http://bit.ly/TTCHartsville Susan.McDonald@ tcathartsville.edu $250.00 Sign-On Bonus* CDL Owner Operators & CDL Drivers OTR and or Regional 615-444-9507 Covenant Security Services, a leading national security provider, is hiring full and parttime Security Officers in the Lebanon, TN area. Must have HS Diploma/GED, be 21 years of age and have valid driver’s license. Please visit www.covenantsecurity.com to apply online. * Bonus payable after 180 days of employment. DRIVERS: CDL A or B to transfer vehicles from and to various locations throughout U.S. -No forced dispatch- Safety Incentives -We specialize in reducing your deadhead. Apply online at www. mamotransportation.com under Careers or call 1-800-501-3783 (TnScan) MEDICAL BILLING SPECIALISTS NEEDED! Train at home for a career working with Medical Billing & Insurance claims! No Experience Needed! Online training at Bryan University! HS Diploma/GED & Computer/ Internet needed. 1-877-259-3880 (TnScan) We Are Hiring A14 - FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2015 @WilsonPostNews Longtime Wilson County attorney Jerry Hunt was recognized for his service to the community. DALLUS WHITFIELD / The Wilson Post Hunt honored by WC Bar Association By SABRINA GARRETT The Wilson Post The Wilson County Bar Association honored longtime attorney Jerry Hunt on Wednesday for his years of service to the community. Coordinator Karen Tuesday, June 23 • 5:00 - 7:00PM Casey said that the bar has a committee which selects an honoree annually. Hunt was an obvious choice, not only for his work practicing law, but for his roles as a United States Air Force veteran, having served in Vietnam and as a former assistant district attorney and city council member. “You ought to be honored,” said friend and fellow attorney Jack Lowery, as he shared stories with the audience. “You’ve had a distinguished career.” H u n t ’s f o r m e r l e g a l secretary Anita Holman said that he was just as passionate about aiding employees as he was his clients. “He is an excellent businessman but has never forgotten his compassion… I’ve seen him adjust bills to make sure it was affordable for his clients,” she said, adding that on many occasions she has referred to him fondly as her “work father.” Bobby Hibbett, who worked with Hunt as assistant district attorney, recalled Hunt’s wisdom when he was trying a first degree murder case. “On the first day I made a motion to charge all the lesser included offenses, and the court said ‘no,’” he said. “Jerry asked if we could have a recess and he said to me, ‘By the end of this trial they will charge all of the lesser offenses. I just know.’ “Sure enough at the end all were charged,” Hibbett said. “Jerry always had a sixth sense about him.” Stephen Brown awarded a humbled Hunt with a plaque in recognition of excellence following comments from Neal Agee and Lowery. “Right now is the greatest time to be a lawyer. I don’t know what else I would have been,” Hunt said. “Words can’t explain how I feel at this moment.” S t a f f Wr i t e r S a b r i n a Garrett may be contacted at [email protected]. Your car deserves an agent. Join us for action hero games, face painting and pictures. Don’t forget to come dressed for the part we can’t wait to serve your little action heroes! Wilson - Castle Heights Farm Bureau 214 Castle Heights Ave N, Ste A • Lebanon, TN Chick-fil-A Lebanon (615) 444-3005 • 706 S Cumberland St www.chick-fil-a.com/lebanon www.facebook.com/chickfilaLebanon 615-453-9702 Wes Dugan Agency Manager © 2014 CFA Properties, Inc. Chick-fil-A Stylized® is a registered trademark of CFA Properties, Inc.