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By Jan Anderson

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Pageant Winners  2/8/10

2010 Miss Teen

     Shelby Beloats, 15, daughter of Chris & Misty  Beloate.

  1st Maid- - Shelby  Beecham, 14, daughter of Sherry Beecham .

2nd Maid - Marissa Wilson, 14, daughter of Anita Wilson.

  3rd Maid - Hannah McFadden, 15, daughter of Mark & Sizi  McFadden.

  4th Maid Bridget Stohl, 15, daughter of John & Janice Stahl.

Helping Hand  2/7/10

Hostess Princess  2/6/10

 20110 Hostess Princess Hannah Williams Robinson, 16, daughter of Rusty and Pam Robinson

1st Maid Katy Beth Glover, 17, daughter of Wyatt and Kathy Glover.

  2nd Maid - Ashley Ramos, 1 7, daughter of Mike Ramos and Melissa Hollingsworth.

  3rd Maid - Samantha Lindley, 17, daughter of Bill and Melissa Lindley .

  4th Maid - Katherine Diana Williams, 17, daughter of Hank and Mary Jane Williams. 

Classes  2/3/10

Health Care Expo  2/2/10

PSSD and Henry County schools closed Monday

Helping Hand  2/2/10

Sheriff  1/30/10

Cancellations  1/30/10

After speaking to Pastor we decided that we should NOT have church tomorrow (1/31). Not only do we want everyone to remain safely at home, many of you that we already called this morning told us that you can't even get out of your own driveway due to all the snow and ice (Mom & I included)... not to mention that the church driveway must be hazardous as well. So, enjoy the snow, and be extra careful if you must venture outside.

God's Blessings for you all, and we hope/pray to see you all next Sunday (2/07). - Tom (Krebs, Head Elder)

Helping Hand  1/30/10

Closures  1/30/10       

Pageants  1/30/10

Henry County Schools Closed Friday Jan. 29

Forecast  1/29/10

Chili Day  1/29/10

Paris Lions Club chili day is Tuesday, February 9th. 11 am till 7 pm at First United Methodist Church in downtown Paris. Famous Lion's Club chili, pie and drink-$8 ....all you can eat..take outs available.  Tickets available at Commercial Bank.

Helping Hand  1/29/10

Henry County Emergency Management  1/28/10

Our mission is to provide preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation programs on an ongoing basis to ensure the people of Henry County are prepared for the next disaster. 

What's New

Helping Hand  1/28/10

Cancellation  1/27/10

The LIfeline Blood Board Banquet scheduled for Thursday evening , January 28 at Lee Academy has been cancelled due to the threat of ice and other inclement weather.

Mary Kate Ridgeway B. S. M. S.

UT Extension - Henry County

Family and Consumer Science Agent

Helping Hand  1/27/10

BPU  1/27/10

       The Paris Board of Public Utilities met  for their regular meeting Tuesday, just at a different time.

      General  Manager John Etheridge told board members that Utility Sales Agency had agreed to honor their bid of last month for an additional 4  breakers which the board then agreed to purchase. 

Board Chairman David Flowers told the board that bids for the construction portion of the biosolids dewatering project at the Wastewater treatment  plant had been received.   This part of the project includes a building to house the dewatering equipment, canopy area to handle the cake discharge, infrastructure, and installation of the dewatering equipment. The bids submitted were much higher than anticipated and negotiations have been started with the Quinn Construction Corporation of Parsons, Tennessee, who submitted the lowest bid, to decrease their original quote of $398,750.00. The contract has been negotiated to $315,061.30. Approval to issue 12-year capital outlay notes in the amount of $600,000 has been given by the City Commission.   BPU will ask the city to  increase this amount by $50,000 to cover the additional expenses that will be incurred with this project.  In other business the board approved write offs of delinquent accounts in the amount of $19,772.

 Helping Hand  1/26/10

Total for Monday's edition of the Henry County Helping Hand Radio Auction was $3,235 bringing the total to date to $60,483. Listen to the auction on WTPR AM 710 beginning at 12:30 pm. Monday through Friday and at 12:00 noon on Saturdays.

Chili Supper   1/26/10 

HCHS band chili supper The info is:

Tuesday, Jan. 26 @ First Methodist Church
All you can eat...Chili, Hot Dogs, Drinks, & Dessert for $8
4:00-7:00
There will be a silent auction of various baskets put together by each section of the band.

Ag News  - Henry County  1/26/10  

AG News from Ranson Goodman

The e 19^th annual Tennessee-Kentucky Tobacco Expo is scheduled for Tuesday February 2, 2010, at the Robertson County Fairgrounds Community Building, 4635 Hwy 41 North, Springfield. This event runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Tobacco Expo Trade show will open at 9:00 a.m. and seminars for growers will begin at 10:00 a.m. The trade show offers tobacco farmers an opportunity to meet with a wide range of agribusiness representatives that are involved in tobacco production and related fields. Last year twenty-three businesses and organizations had exhibits at the Tobacco Expo.

            Seminar speakers and topics and times offered for this year will include:  ‚        Dark & Burley Tobacco Variety Update – Dr. Bob Miller, UT/UK Tobacco Research – 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 pm.

‚        Foliar Disease Management – Dr. Paul Denton, UT/UK Extension Burley Tobacco Specialist - 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 pm.

‚        Utilizing Fungicides and Varieties to Control Black Shank, Dr. Steve Bost, UT Extension Plant Pathologist - 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 pm.

‚        Herbicide Update for Tobacco & Avoiding Herbicide Injury – Andy Bailey, UK/UT Extension Dark Tobacco Specialist - 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 pm.

            A Bar-B-Que Lunch, for all participants, is sponsored by the Eastern Dark-Fired Tobacco Association and the Expo exhibitors.  There is no registration fee for attending the Tobacco Expo, and it is open to all persons regardless of race, creed or national origin.

            For more information on the Tobacco Expo, contact: Ranson Goodman, UT Extension Agent, Henry County, (731) 642-2941 or rgoodma1@utk.edu.              

Helping Hand   1/25/10

Mardi Gras 1/24/10

Wild Game Supper  1/23/10

Puryear Lions1/22/10

Helping Hand  1/21/10

We are going to have a huge day at the Henry County Helping Hand Radio Auction. Tennessee Valley Community Church, Downtown Paris Association and Morningside of Paris supplying the items. Listen beginning at 12:30 pm on AM 710 WTPR or attend in person inside the Enoch Building at the Henry County Fairgrounds. Remember to bid high and bid often...to bid call 644-1695!

PSSD  1/21/10

The Paris Special School District Board of Education met in a short session Tuesday  and heard an update from Hinson Construction.  They informed the board the tornado safe space addition at Paris Elementary was complete and came in under budget.  The cost for the space was 95,562 dollars.

Superintendent of the PSSD Mike Brown told the board that he is working on the school calendar for next year and will be working with Dr. Byrd at the county schools to get the two calendars as close as possible. 

Office on Aging  1/21/10

     The new Office on aging Director, Simone Travis-Tate has jumped into the position and is designing and adding new programs and activities.

     A class on chess, library books donated by PSSD and Henry County School System, a series of talks by local  community members on various subjects  are being planned.

     Other courses to be offered are math refresher classes and classes on Penmanship.  Ms Travis-Tate is also looking into the possibility of offering CPR classes.

     Feb. 26 is the Office on Aging Helping Had day and items may be brought to the Charles  Conger Senior Citizen's Center or taken to the radio auction between 8am and 9am on the 26.  According to the new director anyone over 60 can be considered a senior.

County Commission  1/20/10

     During a short Henry County Commission meeting Tuesday evening the commissioners  approved  the airport committee's recordation to refurbish the present taxi -way and runway.  According to Airport Manager Don Davenport the current location of the taxi-way  is too close  to the runway and doesn't meet FAA regulations.  To finance the improvements the county will be applying for a 90/10 matching federal  grant.    Even with the grant the county will have to pay for the project over a 2 fiscal budget year tine span.  The project is expected to cost an  estimated $1.75 million  but if received,  the grant would pay for $175,000.  The improvement would also allow for larger corporate  jets to land at Henry County.  The target completion date for the improvements   to the Airport is Sept.2011.                     

     Commissioners  accepting a bid of $6,000 for property on Dudley St that the county owns for$600 in back taxes.  Also approved was a budget transfer to add nearly 34,000 grant money to the county general fund.

     Commissioners approved compliance with Title 6 of the Civil Rights Act,  to participate in the 3 Star Community program and Henry County Road listing for 2010. 

Gas Co.  1/20/10

     The board of the Paris Henry County Public Utility District  voted to appoint current assistant Manager Tae Eaton as interim manager while Board Chairman Terry Pierce negotiates with Eaton for the permanent position of Manager.  The board also voted to dedicate the Utility's annex to the late Don Green, former manager , who lost his battle with cancer last month.  

     On Eaton's recommendation the Utility will hire an assistant to help  with office work.  The position will be for 20 to 25 hours a week.

     Eaton will be writing a safety  manual for employees.  " Safety is our top priority," stated Mr. Eaton, and a safety visor will be put in every vehicle.  The visor will contain reminders of what to do in emergency situations such as gas leaks.

     The gas co. had 6,248 customers in the month of Dec. and gas in storage was at 62% of capacity.  "We should be in good shape," stated Eaton.

MLK  1/19/10

     Martin Luther King Jr. Day was celebrated at Quinn Chapel AME Church Monday morning with a community breakfast then a march from Quinn Chapel to the Heritage Center  where an art display was viewed by marchers. Among the speakers at the church were Judge Vicki Snyder who stated that she tries to reach the children no matter where they come from or what they look like.  "Justice is blind. We are all brothers and sisters." 

  Roland Atkinson educator and former principal at Central School stated, you need to dress up.  "You need to  support the judicial system and the  law enforcement to stop  the evils that are trying to segregate us and the we become One."

     In honor of King,  his birthday has become a day of service.  Locally groups worked on the Habitat  for Humanity home on Irvine St. and paint the Senior Citizen Center.

School Board  1/16/10 

     The Henry County School board  covered several items of business at the Henry County Board of Education meting Thursday afternoon.

     Interim Director, Dr. Stacy Byrd was given approval to pay cafeteria  workers for snow days once again this year.

     Bids for the Grove Project  bond issue  were  received, the board was also given a schedule of the debt service. The board was also given 2 possible school calendars for next year - 2010 -2011.   The board will decide which calendar to accept at the Feb. meeting.

     School Board Chairperson Tricia Reimond told High School Principal  Mr. McFeren  to thank teachers and staff for helping with students after the sudden death of band director Cordez Bacon.   

   1/15/10

     The city of Paris -

Award  1/15/10

     Henry County was awarded the state Rural Development  award for 2009 on Wednesday at the UT Extension office on Tyson Ave.

     The achievement award was presented to County Mayor Brent Greer in recognition of the projects implemented by the county this year including the expansion of the farmer's market, a feasibility study for a soybean crushing plant and a youth shooting complex an the implementation of the Tennessee River Resort Act. 

Henry  1/14/10

The city of Henry's Mayor and Board of Aldermen met Tuesday with nothing new on their agenda.  Mayor Joe Qualls did explain to the board that the city had been rewarded a $4,0000 grant from the Delta Regional Authority to make some much needed repairs on the city's lagoon which have  been needed for awhile.  Mayor Qualls told the board that  the grant was a big help, but didn’t scratch the surface of the total cost of fixing the problems.  He said he is now trying to get another grant from US Rural Development.  Hopes are to get 310 thousand in grant money from them to pay for the total cost of over 700 thousand dollars for the lagoon problem.

The mayor said that the lines would have to be put in under the highway and out to the industrial board’s property.  Mayor Qualls said that property has already been perk tested, but engineers aren’t exactly sure what method they would use to get  rid of wastes.  Qualls said sprays are more likely to get runoff over on the property and be more cost effective.  They will continue to look into this in the next few months.

The board also approved a motion to order some checks and deposit slips from the bank.  The board also learned that city recorder Sonya Clayton is in the process of reworking their internet fees with Charter.

Puryear 1/13/10

     Water pipes in Puryear have not suffered from the freezing temperatures but several residences have  suffered damage from frozen pipes.  According to Mayor Kenny Paschall residents will be responsible for the water used but can take advantage of the once a year reduced sewer rate to lower the cost caused by busted pipes.

The Puryear Mayor and Board of Aldermen reviewed the city's privilege tax of $100 that is paid yearly by bars and restaurants serving beer within the city limits.  Currently there are 3 class B, on premises consumption and 1 class A off premises consumption establishments.  All have paid this year's tax.

     2nd Graders at Harrelson School once again helped out the Puryear Fire Department as part of their service learning project.  At the yearly Christmas play donations were gathered.  The class used the funds to buy 50 smoke alarms and donated them and the remaining $250 to the volunteer fire department.

     January 28 will be Puryear day at Helping Hand Auction.  " On behalf of the city", stated the mayor, "We appreciate every  ones donations."

Trivia Night  1/13/10

4-H  1/12/10

Ms. Anita Mullins, Farm Loan Officer with the USDA’s Farm Service Agency, has scheduled a special informational meeting for 4-H and FFA youth interested in the Rural Youth Loan program.  Ms. Mullins will be conducting the meeting at the UT Extension office at 1120 Tyson Avenue in Paris, on Tuesday, January 19, at 7:00 p.m.  

The Rural Youth Loan Program is designed to provide start-up funds to establish and operate income-producing projects of modest size in connection with participation in 4-H clubs, FFA and similar agriculturally focused organizations. 

Each project is designed to be part of an organized and supervised work program.  Youths plan and operate their projects with the help of an adult or project supervisor.  The project should provide the youth with practical business and educational experience and produce sufficient income to repay the loan.  

Youth should be capable of planning, managing and operating the project with guidance and assistance from a project advisor.  The project advisor recommends the project and the loan, and agrees to provide adequate adult supervision.  

These loans may be used to finance nearly any agriculturally based, income-producing project.  Some common projects include:  raising and breeding livestock, growing fruits or vegetables for resale, growing flowers and plants for resale and producing field crops.  

Participants in the program must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States, are 10 to 21 years old and live in a rural community.  For more information about this meeting, please call Staci Foy of UT Extension at 642-2941.

Chili Supper  1/12/10 

Henry County Band- Chili Supper

Description

Chili supper, $ 8.00 all you can eat, chili, hot dogs, dessert and drinks.
First United Methodist Church CLC

Contact any member of the Henry County Marching Patriots!  

City Commission  1/9/10

  During the citizens comment portion of the commission meeting Vicki Hoover of the law firm Ainley, Hoover, Clark and Hoover, located in Downtown Paris, addressed the parking concerns of her firm and according to her of other shop owners around the square stating that parking  tickets were issued for over 2 hour parking indiscriminately and  with favoritism.  She suggested business be designated permanent parking  spots, not limited to 2 hour parking.  In response the commission stated that there were ordinances in place to take care of some of these concerns and suggested that the matter be brought to the attention of the parking lot committee.  Commissioners were unaware of the alleged favoritism. 

     In other business the commissioners were updated on current projects the city is involved in. The TVA park grant for the lot across from the post office is awaiting title searches on ownership.  The park is still scheduled for completion by the fish fry, bids for utility work in the newly annexed area are to be let in April and work on the 218 project will begin again in April when it is warm enough  to begin paving.

     To be in government compliance the  commission  adopted a resolution on limited English profiecncy guidelines and a resolution supporting the Tennessee Downtown program.

The Paris City Commission honored a long serving and valued member of Paris Thursday evening, the late William Caldwell, with a service resolution.  Mr. Caldwell served on the Paris Board of Public Utilities, chairman since 1976.  Mrs. Caldwell was present to accept the honor.

Shelter  1/8/2010

 Henry County Emergency Management recommends local citizens prepare now for the coldest temperatures in over ten years expected tonight until at least Tuesday.  Henry County was placed under a Winter Weather Advisory around 3AM this morning with the county predicted to receive around 1”-2” of snow.  The county only received a light dusting of snow as of early morning, however more is expected through at least noon.   

     Temperatures are expected to plummet today to around 17 degrees this afternoon as a front passes through the area bringing another arctic blast behind it.  According to county emergency management director Ron Watkins, winds will pick up to around 15-20 miles per hour that will produce wind chills down to -3 degrees for Thursday night.  Predicted high on Friday is 17 degrees and the low will be around 5 degrees with the  wind chill down to -8 degrees.  Saturday nights low will be 4 degrees with the wind chill near 0.    Watkins advises county residents to take the cold temperatures seriously.  .   Four deaths related to the cold temperatures have been reported in Tennessee since January 4th.  House fires are especially dangerous to persons trying to heat with space heaters.  Remember to kept at least three feet between a space heater and combustibles and to turn off space heaters when sleeping.  Watch out for over loaded electrical sockets and extension cords not properly rated for space heater use. Be certain proper ventilation is provided when using kerosene heaters because of carbon monoxide.   Use carbon monoxide detectors when burning gas or kerosene indoors for heat for exold temperature

tra security. 

     Watkins recommends citizens prepare now for the 

s by having extra food and water stored for each family member in case your pipes freeze and when traveling to put extra blankets or jackets in the car if you get stranded.  A cell phone would come in handy as well so make sure it’s charged fully before leaving the house.   Allow extra time when traveling so you don’t have to rush to your destination.  Topping off your vehicle fuel tanks can prevent issues should fuel become unavailable.  

     The County Mayor’s office will make the Conger Senior Center and Central Community Building Gym available to citizens who may need an alternate place to keep warm during this extreme cold. Central Community Building is located at 55 Jones Bend Rd Extended.   

     Watkins advises citizens take the cold serious and limit time spent outdoors.  If you don’t have to be out in the weather, stay in.  Watkins adds, “It is important to know that a wind chill advisory will be issued for 8PM tonight through tomorrow at noon.  This means weather conditions can cause frost bite to exposed body parts in 20 minutes.  Prolonged exposure can also cause hypothermia and even death. Check on the elderly who are more susceptible to cold related illness and bring pets indoors.

For more information on warming shelter needs, contact Central Building Manager Dave Woods at 642-3758 or the county emergency management office at 731-644-2678.

Pageants  1/8/2010

Small Business Advice  1/8/10

PARIS-HENRY COUNTY CHAMBER MAKES IT EASY TO GET BUSINESS ADVICE, JAN 14

 
Take advantage of the opportunity to get one-on-one business consulting from Denise Newton, Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) consultant. Newton will be at the Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 14.  She will be available to help aspiring entrepreneurs and existing business owners with advice on a business plan, financing options, marketing, customer service, cash flow and other issues.

Denise Newton recently joined the TSBDC after spending 16 years working on Wall Street.  Her experience includes extensive financial statement analysis, portfolio analysis, strategic planning and business development.  Prior to that, she spent 10 years as a Corporate/Commercial lender for various commercial banks specializing in small business lending, structuring, and financing.  Denise was born and raised in West Tennessee, attended Vanderbilt University, where she graduated with an Economics degree, and University of Miami, where she obtained her MBA.

The consultations are one-on-one, confidential and free. Appointments may be made by contacting the chamber at 731-642-3431.  For additional services offered by TSBDC, go to www.tsbdc.org <http://www.tsbdc.org/> .   
                                                        

First Baby  1/6/10

 Marcus and Susan Noles admire Henry County Medical Center’s first baby of the New Year and New Decade. Sawyer Noles was born Sunday, January 3, 2010. He weighed nine pounds and ten ounces and was 21 ½” long. Mother and baby are doing fine as the family shared the gift basket given to them by the hospital.  

“We are always pleased to be able to recognize our New Year baby,” said Tory Daughrity, Director of Marketing at HCMC.  “Our Women’s Center does an exceptional job along with our OB/GYN physicians, making HCMC a wonderful place to bring in a new life.”

  Located in Paris, TN, Henry County Medical Center is a progressive, integrated healthcare organization committed to serving the healthcare needs of Henry County and the adjoining region. Including a 142-bed hospital and other facilities, the medical center provides a variety of outpatient services, as well as inpatient care. Henry County Medical Center is a county-owned and operated nonprofit institution. 

Busted Pipes  1/6/10

BPU crews were out early this morning working on water pipes that froze and busted on East Wood Street near Captain D’s and Lepantos.  Water poured over the road and froze.  Crews used salt  to melt the ice and then restored services to residents and businesses in the area. 

 BPU  is reminding everyone  that to avoid frozen pipes during  extremely cold temperatures,  make sure the foundation to your home or mobile home is air tight and vents are closed; disconnect garden hoses, leave a small stream of hot and cold water running from an inside faucet.  Its also a good idea for every member of the family knows the location of the homes water shut off valve and if a pipe bursts shut off the water promptly to help minimize damage.

Relay for Life  1/5/10

Mark your calendar of the Jan 5^th 2010 meeting 5:30 at the Security Annex Building.  We have a lot to cover to kick off the 2010 Relay For Life.  If anyone would like to bring any snacks for the meeting I will be providing Chicken Tenders.  Also have drinks left over from Kick off as well as plates and forks. 

Interviews        1/5/09