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By Jan Anderson

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Services  3/1/10

Freedom Fellowship will be having a Good Friday Easter worship service (Friday Night April 2nd at 7:00 PM - Walker Ministries from Florida will be in concert and Yahweh Drama Team of Puryear will be performing) Address is 508 E. Washington St. Paris, TN)  A love offering will be taken and refreshments will follow.  Everyone is invited to attend.
 
Also, Easter Service will be at 10:30 Easter Sunday, Theme a New Beginning this Easter, come and enjoy a wonderful time of worship and a life changing message.  An egg hunt will follow service for the kids.

First Christian Church in downtown Paris will be hosting the Community Holy Week Services this year, March 29– April 2.  The noon service will be held in the sanctuary with different churches in charge each day.  A meal will be served in fellowship hall for a $4.00 donation.

Dedication  4/1/10     

Ribbon Cutting (LPRF grant) new restrooms @ Memorial Park 10:00 AMWednesday April 14th

Dedication for Mr. Lowe @ McNeill Park Monday April 19th @ 6:00 PM

Eatality   3/31/10

     A 2 vehicle  accident on  Memorial Drive late Tuesday morning  resulted in the death of 50 year old Raymond Reeves of Paris.  Reeves was pronounced dead at the scene.    The other driver involved in the head-on collision was 59 year old Kathleen  Ellis, also of Paris,  who was airlifted to Vanderbilt  Hospital.

traffic   had to be diverted around the  intersection of Memorial Dr. and Dogwood Drive while the scene was cleared. 

Concert  3/31/10

Hoof Beats of Hope3/30/10    

Library  3/28/10

Headquarters'  3/28/10

The 57th Annual World's Biggest Fish Fry officially got underway Saturday morning with the dedication of  the Fish Fry  souvenir booklet and the ribbon cutting at Fish Fry Headquarters.

     This year's booklet was dedicated to Riley  Mohon, a Henry County  native and local businessman who owned Mohon, builder of hospital and laboratory furniture.

     Named as Grand Marshall was David Hicks.  

     This year's Fish Fry runs from  April 19 -24.

     Also present for the dedication and ribbon cutting were the Princess Hostess and her court as well as local dignitaries such as County Mayor Brent Greer and City Mayor Sam Tharpe, county and city commissioners and office holders.

Puryear Lion's  3/11/10

     The Puryear Lion's Club will be holding their 9th Annual country ham breakfast March 27 in the Puryear Community Center.  The All you can eat breakfast is $6 and includes  country ham, scrambled eggs, biscuits, gravy, juice and coffee.  The breakfast runs from 7am till 10am.

Local Artists  3/11/10

Henry  3/11/10

The city of Henry, mayor and board of alderman met Tuesday night and agreed  to hire Nicholas Oatsvall as a full time police officer.  The position has been vacant since former officer James Thomas resigned and moved out of town.  Oatsvall and his wife are natives of the area and are going to relocate to Henry. 

Police Chief Mark Herndon and Mayor of Henry Joe Qualls took applications and went thru the hiring process and decided Oatsvall was the best fit for the job.  At  31 years old,  he is a  recent graduate of the police academy.  Oatsvall will work 40 hours per week at a starting pay of ten dollars per hour. 

The board also approved some updates and removed some outdated language in the alcoholic beverage ordinance.  Mayor Qualls said the ordinance is very old and the updates remove sentences that state beer trucks can’t drive thru the city or citizens can’t bring outside beer bought in other towns into the city.  Mayor Qualls said obviously these rules are from decades ago and are not practical.  No changes were made concerning beer sales in Henry, which remains prohibited.

In other action last night, the  board approved a resolution to continue with the Tennessee Municipal League, or TML’s Risk Management Pool.  City Recorder Sonya Clayton and Mayor Joe Qualls explained the city has been part of this for the last 25 years and all of the city’s insurance is thru TML.  The resolution simply updates the agreement. 

The board also approved the purchase of new Quicken software for the office.  Sonya told the alderman she needed new software to do payroll taxes and more and the old software program will be obsolete come May.  The board also heard from public works director Ed Bush who talked about traded in the old tractor for a new lawn mower.  This item was tabled until April’s meeting to get budget numbers to see if they can afford the lawn mower. 

Puryear  3/10/10

          The Puryear Beer Board  approved a beer permit for Dickie Seaver Jr. and Cliff Dibbel at the City Limits.  The past owner died and one of the partners will now take over the bar.

     At the monthly meeting of the Puryear Mayor and board of Aldermen agreed to change the time and day of next months meeting.  The April meeting will be held a day earlier, Monday April 12 at 7pm.  The request was made by Alderman Mackie Gallimore.  A member of the Puryear Lions Club,  Gallimore made the request so the club could hold a final meeting about Puryear Day events.  Puryear Day will be Saturday, May 15.

     In a report from the Puryear Fire Department it was reported that the fire department had purchased a new hose washer.  It was also reported that he volunteer s had  responded to 2 fires on Saturday, one on Jim Merrell Rd., where a generator fell from the fire truck.  A white pick up truck was seen to stop and  pick up the generator which has not been returned.  The Puryear Volunteer Fire Department would like anyone with information to report it to  Puryear city hall or the Sheriffs hot line - no question ASKED.

Fund Raiser  3/9/10

Care Van3/9/10

Henry County Medical Center will offer a health screening at

Vernon Place, Public Housing Authority on Tuesday, March 9, 2010  from 9:00 am - 11:00 am.

The screening will take place in the MAIN OFFICE

located on 917 Minor Street,

Free finger stick Blood Sugars and Blood Pressures will be available.

 Finger stick Total Cholesterol tests will be offered for a minimal fee of $3.00 or a Lipid Panel for $10.00 each.

Results will be available at the time of the screening.

Fasting for 8 hours is required for an accurate result

Census  3/9/10

City Commission  3/5/10

     A bus stop in Paris on it's way to Nashville and Memphis will soon be available  to local citizens, that according to Paris City Manager Jack Tarkington.   Tarkington stated at Thursday evening's Commission meeting that  Anchor Trailways had made a test run through Paris in January with a full size tour bus.  The bus will make the Fuel Pro on Tyson Ave a bus stop that,  according to Tarkington,  is scheduled to begin in April, no later than May.

     News on the proposed new city park across from the Post Office in downtown Paris was not as promising.  City Attorney Fred Mclean, who has been researching toe title to the land said Thursday that construction of the park cannot begin until title and other legal title claims are cleared and the hope to have the park ready by the World Biggest Fish fry at the end of April will not in all probability be possible. 

Dana  3/4/10

Dana Supplying Propshafts for First Volkswagen Pickup Truck announced today that it has begun supplying 

propshafts for Volkswagen's all-new midsize pickup truck, the 2010 Amarok.

Available in two- and four-wheel-drive versions, the four-door, double-cab  Amarok is powered by two turbocharged direct-injection common-rail diesel

engines. =3D3FThe pickup truck launched in South America early this year and  will also be sold in Europe, Russia, Australia, and South Africa. =3D3FA

single-cab version is scheduled for release in the first half of 2011.

"Dana's longstanding relationship with Volkswagen has allowed us to integrate

our engineering into the development of this vehicle, creating the best

possible product designs for the customer," said Harro Burmann, president of  Dana South America. "Dana has had a presence in Argentina for more than 50 years, equipping us to provide localized engineering, testing, and validation

support in addition to our manufacturing center in Buenos Aires."

The lightweight design of Spicer Life Series=3D3F propshafts provide greater

performance, ride, and handling. =3D3FThe steel propshaft utilizes Dana's

magnetic-arc welding technology, which ensures precise component orientation,

substantially improving initial propshaft balance characteristics.

=3D3FStaked-and-centered cardan universal joints eliminate unwanted looseness

and provide a smoother, high-speed dynamic performance. =3D3F

"Our engineers have developed products to help Volkswagen break into the

midsize truck market by ensuring that on- and off-road drivers experience a

smooth and quiet ride on diverse terrains," said Dana Chief Technical Officer

George Constand. =3D3F"As the sole independent driveshaft manufacturer in the

South American region, Dana has the global engineering expertise to

contribute to Volkswagen's first pickup truck platform."

Dana's propshafts were put to the ultimate test as the Volkswagen Amarok

served as the official support vehicle to the Dakar Rally, an annual off-road

automobile race, held in the Andes Mountains Jan. 1-17, 2010. =3D3FSince 1978,

amateur and professional drivers have participated in this off-road race,

crossing dunes, mud, camel grass, and rocks in daily stages that vary from

short distances up to 560=3D3Fmiles each.

Dana will manufacture the propshafts at its facility in Buenos Aries,

Argentina, and ship them to Volkswagen's facility nearby.

About Dana Holding Corporation

Dana is a world leader in the supply of axles; driveshafts; and structural,

sealing, and thermal-management products; as well as genuine service parts.

=3D3FThe company's customer base includes virtually every major vehicle

manufacturer in the global automotive, commercial vehicle, and off-highway

markets. =3D3FBased in Maumee, Ohio, the company employs approximately 24,000

people in 26 countries and reported 2009 sales of $5.2 billion. =3D3FFor more

information, please visit www.dana.com.

SOURCE Dana Holding Corporation

State Parks  3/4/10

 Governor Phil Bredesen and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Jim Fyke announced  the results of a University of Tennessee study that quantifies the significant positive impact Tennessee State Parks have on the state’s economy.  The study indicates Tennessee State Parks pump millions of dollars into local economies and create thousands of jobs. 

“Our nationally recognized state parks provide Tennesseans with invaluable resources for recreation, protect the landscapes and cultural sites that make our state special, and now we have data that validates what we’ve long known − they also provide economic engines and jobs in some of our most rural communities,” said Bredesen.  “I’m pleased to see the results of this research, which supports our belief that Tennessee State Parks strongly support local economies.”  

The study, titled, “Economic Impacts of Tennessee’s State Parks,” was conducted by the University of Tennessee Human Dimensions Research Lab in the Institute of Agriculture.  It concluded that in FY2008-2009, Tennessee State Parks visitors directly spent $725.2 million on items such as food, gas, lodging and activities for visits to state parks, financing nearly 12,000 jobs in Tennessee communities.  Additionally, the study indicates that for every dollar spent on trips to Tennessee State Parks, an additional $1.11 of economic activity was generated, resulting in $1.5 billion in total industry output.  That brings the total number of jobs supported by state parks in Tennessee to more than 18,600.  Indirect business taxes from state park visitors were estimated at $106.3 million. 

According to the study, state parks also play a role in reducing physical and mental health costs and increasing overall productivity, while increasing the state’s attractiveness to industries and individuals looking to relocate in an area rich in natural amenities.

“Our award-winning Tennessee State Parks offer a variety of no-cost and low-cost recreational opportunities and cost effective accommodations,” said Fyke.  “We’re pleased to have such an important role in helping to make Tennessee such an attractive place to live, work and play.”

The complete economic impact study is available on the Environment and Conservation Web site at www.tnstateparks.com/economic_impact.   

The economic impact study was conducted for inclusion in Tennessee’s comprehensive outdoor recreation plan, which will guide outdoor recreation priorities over the next 10 years.  The recreation plan, which is titled, “Tennessee 2020,” is in the final stages of completion after significant public input, and will be available in the coming weeks.

Tennessee's 53 state parks offer diverse natural, recreational and cultural experiences for individuals, families, or business and professional groups.  State park features range from pristine natural areas to 18-hole championship golf courses.  For a free brochure about Tennessee State Parks, call toll free 1-888-867-2757. For additional information, visit the Web site at www.tnstateparks.com.

Helping Hand  3/3/10

St. Patrick Day 3/3/10

Relay for Life  3/3/10

A reminder about the indoor yard sale that we will be having this Saturday, March 6th from 8 am to 2 pm.  It will be held at the Wallin Hardware building on the court square (100 North Market Street).

Helping Hand  3/2/10

Ag News

Helping Hand  3/1/10

Saturday was a banner day at the Henry County Helping Hand Radio Auction.   The partners of the Henry County Medical Center, HCMC Auxillary, Henry County Nursing Home,  Henry County Ambulance Service, Henry County Home Health and Hospice and Henry County Wellness Center  provided the items and raised $6,270 bringing the year to date total to $253,877 which is about $3,000 over the total for 2009. The  2010 auction will come to a close Wednesday, March 3^rd.

Artist Showcase  3/1/10

       There were 91 works of art displayed at Sunday's 25th Annual Community Artists Showcase.  44 were from adults and 3 were submitted by youths.

     Categories included oil/ acrylic,  water color, drawing, mixed media, sculpture and fiber.  

     The artwork is on display at the W.G. Rhea Public Library during regular operating hours.

Gong Show  2/26/10

Helping  Hand   2/26/10 

Founder's Day  2/26/10

On Sunday, February 28, 2010, Quinn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, at 216 East Church Street, will celebrate its annual Founder’s Day.  The program will be held during the regular morning worship services at 11:00 a.m.  The theme is “The AME Church: Built On a Solid Rock – Then and Now”.

     The speaker for the program is Dr. C. Robert Finch.  Finch accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at the young age of twelve at his home Church, St. John AME Church in Winchester, TN under the pastorate of Rev. L C. Adkins.

     Rev. Finch enjoyed a successful secular career path.  He worked as a Corporate Manager/Executive for three corporations and one large insurance conglomerate: Cutter Laboratories - Production Manager; Goody Products- Shift Production Manager; American General Insurance - Regional Sales Manager; and Brock Candy Company- Superintendent.

     Elder Finch holds a BS, AS, M. Div. and PhD.  He has pastured churches in Lynnville, TN, Pulaski, TN, Fayetteville, TN, Chattanooga, TN, and in Memphis, TN.

Appointed Presiding Elder by Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie in 2004, Rev. Finch and his wife Linda are the parents of three children: Christopher, LaChanda, and lan; and are the grandparents of twelve.

Helping Hand  2/25/10

Reception  2/25/10     

University Singers  2/25/10

Helping Hand  2/24/10

BPU  2/24/10

     The Paris Board of Public Utilities approved spending a little over $90,000 for regulators  in the industrial substation down by the lake.  The regulators are made in Jackson TN by  Siemens, which the board appreciated, since they were made here and not out side of the country.

     Customers have seen 8 decreases in TVA rates over the last few months but General Manager John Etheridge stated that would stop since  TVA will no longer be giving monthly fuel adjustments.

     Etheridge also told the board that the electric department was in 'good shape' with a 13% increase in kilowatt hour sales for the month of January.  The cost per hour was down from last year.  The water department was running even in sales compared to last year while the waste department had spent money on training and new equipment. 

     Running fiber optics continues with lines down Hwy 79 and also over to Benton County toward  Big Sandy  and the Paris Landing substation.

      This month BPU installed 6 heat pumps, 3 electric and 1 gas unit. 

Helping Hand  2/24/10 

Paris Housing Corp  2/23/10

Weather Awareness  2/23/10

County Wide Mass Choir 2/23/10

Cancellation  2/23/10

The Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals regularly scheduled meeting for Tuesday, February 23, 2010 has been  cancelled due to lack of business.

Helping Hand  2/22/20

Art Council  2/22/1o

The Paris Henry County Arts Council presents the 25^th Annual Arts Showcase with a reception on Sunday February 28^th at 2pm at W. G. Rhea Library, 400 W. Washington St., Paris, TN. This year’s Artist Showcase will feature 91 entries from 46 artists. The show will run from Sunday February 28^th thru Wednesday March 24^th. The public can vote on a People’s Choice Award during that month. For further information check the website at www.phcarts .

Helping Hand  2/20/10

Beer Board  2/20/10

     The Paris Alcoholic Beverage Control Board approved 2 requests for class B on/off premises beer permits Thursday.

     Jr.'s Silver Dollar will be a new business located at the Pop A Top location on Brewer St.

  The second beer permit was issued to Helena Garcia of West Memphis Arkansas where she currently operates a restaurant and bar.  

     Lalo's Mexican Grill will be located in the old Foster's building on Wood St.  According to the owner they are awaiting the approval of their liquor license and will be open for business within the month.

Press Conference  2/18/10

     On July 18, 2009 at approx. 3am Henry County Sheriff's office received a call from 1410 Wimberly Rd.  The caller reported that her husband was bleeding and she didn't know what was wrong with him.  The caller also reported that the power to the house was out.  When ambulance personnel and deputies arrived on the scene they discovered  Gary French lying on the living room floor bleeding from head wounds.  From investigation it was learned that an unknown assailant or assailant had entered the house without waking French who was sleeping on the couch, nor his wife.

     French was transported to Henry County Medical Center where he was flown to Vanderbilt and eventually died from his injuries. 

     "The Henry County Sheriff's office and he Tennessee Bureau of Investigations have worked hundreds of hours trying to find the person or persons who committed this heinous crime, " stated Sheriff  Belew.

          From what  little information can be released at this time it appears that French, owner of Family Amusement Co. based in Paris, providing  amusement games in convince stores and restaurants,    was a family oriented person with no known enemies and rarely went out in public.  The person or persons who committed this crime were very meticulous  in preparing to commit  and committing the crime    The person's)  left very little  trace evidence at the scene but some evidence was found at the scene and on Mr. French himself.

     The Henry County Sheriff's Office, the TBI and the French family need  your help  in capturing the person(s) responsible for the death of Gary French.  The French family has offered a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of their loved one.  The District Attorney's office upon request of the family will be requesting additional reward through the Governor's  office.

     During the press conference Belew stated that he does not believe that local citizens are in any danger from the assailant.  The investigation is on going.

     If you have any information please call the sheriff's office at 642-1672, the Henry County Hot Line at 642-0929 or the TBI at 731-984-6600 or 1-800-TBIFIND-   

Citizens Comments  2/17/10

          During the citizen's Comments portion of the County Commission meeting Tuesday evening a local plumber voiced his objections to not using local contractors but volunteers and inmate labor to do the plumbing in the new Henry County  Emergency Services Complex down at the Lake.  The gentleman told commissioners that they needed professionals to install the plumbing which will be buried under the thick concrete floors of the building.  Commissioners had no comment.

     Also on the agenda was a resolution not to support but to repeal  state mandated quotas on the number of children that are committed into  state custody.  "Each case should be based on it own merits and not on saving the state money," explained Juvenile Judge Vicki Snyder. 

Helping Hand  2/16/10

County Commission  2/17/10

     The Henry County Commission had a short agenda at Tuesday's regular monthly meeting but the courtroom at the courthouse was full due to several groups - Leadership Henry County and Boys & Girls Club.

Judge Vicki Snyder was the spokesperson for the Clubs which will meet in the Central Community Services Center after school as well as in the summers.  The group plans to begin at the beginning of this upcoming school year.  The mentoring group will focus on the importance of family,   school and community.  According to Snyder the most dangerous times for children are 3pm to 7pm when they are most likely to be at home alone and unsupervised. there are over 150 children already signed up for the program which will start small K through 6th grade and eventually offer mentoring through the high school level.  They will help with home work, offer computer classes, arts & crafts.  The program will cost $10 per child a year  with clanships available.  The group has already raised$52,000 in 6 month with another big fund raiser plan on March 13 at K-PAC-  The Gong Show.

     "This program is designed to provide our children a safe place to be instead of roaming the streets," stated the judge.

Loyal Patriot Award  2/17/10

     The Loyal Patriot Award was presented to Captain Charles Hodge at the County Commission meeting Tuesday evening.  Hodge received award for his   30 years of services to the community as a   member of the Paris Fire Department.

Helping Hand  2/16/10

The total  Monday for  the Henry County Helping Hand Radio Auction was $3,436 bringing the yea

Care Van  2l16/10

Henry County Medical Center will offer health screenings at Taste of Zion, located at the Central School, 55 Jones Bend Road Ext. Paris, TN 

on Saturday, February 20, 2010

from 12:00 noon - 3:00 p.m. 

The screening will take place inside the building.  

Free finger stick Blood Sugars, Osteoporosis and Blood Pressures will be available.

 Finger stick Total Cholesterol tests will be offered for a minimal fee of $3.00 or a Lipid Panel for $10.00 each.

Results will be available at the time of the screening. 

Fasting for 6 hours is required for an accurate result

Director of Schools  2/13/10

     The Henry County Board of Education will begin contract negotiations with Sam Miles, formerly of Springville, for the position of Director of Schools .  Miles was one of the final top two top choices.   The board made their final selection at Thursday's board meeting.  The position has been vacant since former Director of Schools Rick Kriesky resigned in June.

Helping Hand  2/13/10

  Friday at the Henry County Helping Hand Radio Auction they had 30 slates of items that brought a total of $4,569. The year to date total is now $163,738. Saturday the First United Methodist Church will have a daytime auction that will begin at 12:00 noon on WTPR AM 710 and then at 6:30 pm there will an in house auction at the Enoch Building at the Enoch Building and will include a silent auction.  There will also be a soup kitchen that will open at 11:00 am and be open till all the soup, chili and other treats are sold.

Valentine's Day   2/13/10

  Using nature as your backdrop, the most romantic way to spend this Valentine’s Day is at a Tennessee State Park.  All eight state park restaurants will be open Valentine’s Day weekend, serving romantic Valentine’s Day meals and five state park inns will offer special overnight packages. 

If you just can’t wait to spend time with that special someone, five state park restaurants will offer Valentine’s Day dinners on Saturday, Feb. 13, including David Crockett State Park, Henry Horton State Park, Natchez Trace State Park, Paris Landing and Pickwick Landing. 

For the traditional romanticist, seven state park restaurants will open for Valentine’s Day on Sunday, Feb. 14, including Cumberland Mountain State Park, David Crockett State Park, Fall Creek Falls, Montgomery Bell, Natchez Trace State Park, Paris Landing and Pickwick Landing. 

A romantic candlelight dinner package for two runs from $29.90 to $42.95, depending on the location. Prices do not include beverage, tax and gratuity.  Dinner reservations are available from 5 p.m. until closing at the eight Tennessee State Park’s restaurants listed below.  For reservations or additional information, please contact the parks directly at:

§         Cumberland Mountain State Park                        (931) 484-7186

§         David Crockett State Park (Lawrenceburg)          (931) 762-9541

§         Fall Creek Falls State Park                                 (423) 881-5241

§         Henry Horton State Park                                    (931) 364-2222

§         Montgomery Bell State Park                                (615) 797-3101

§         Natchez Trace State Park                                   (731) 968-8176

§         Paris Landing State Park                                     (731) 642-4311

§         Pickwick Landing State Park                              (731) 689-3135

If you want to treat your Valentine to a romantic overnight stay, the following Tennessee State Park inns are offering a variety of packages, including Valentine’s dinner for two and other amenities.  Prices for one- or two-night packages vary, depending on the location.  For reservations or additional information, please contact the inn directly at: 

§         Fall Creek Falls State Park                                 (800) 250-8610

§         Henry Horton State Park                                    (800) 250-8612

§         Montgomery Bell State Park                                (800) 250-8613

§         Paris Landing State Park                                     (800) 250-8614

§         Pickwick Landing State Park                              (800) 250-8615

Helping Hand  2/12/10

Hello Dolly  2/12/10

Tickets go on sale this week for this year’s HCHS Thespian production of Hello Dolly,

scheduled for Feb. 25, 26, and 27 at 7:00 pm at the Krider Performing Arts Center. One

of the longest running musical comedies in history, it was adapted by Michael Stewart

from Thornton Wilder’s play The Matchmaker, with music and lyrics by Jerry Herman.

The musical version won 10 Tony Awards with Carol Channing in the lead role, and has

enjoyed several revivals since it opened on Broadway in l964. It was also made into a

movie with Barbara Streisand and Walter Mathau, nominated for Best Picture in 1969.

The setting is the turn of the century in Yonkers, New York where Dolly Levi, an

ambitious widow with a talent for matchmaking, decides to manipulate one of her

wealthy clients, hay and feed store owner Horace Vandergelder, into proposing marriage

to none other than herself. A few other love matches are arranaged along the way as

Dolly meddles her way through New York City.

Several well known musical numbers from the show will have you humming to the notes

of the 8-piece orchestra under the direction of Joy Stubblefield. Titles such as “Hello

Dolly”, “It Takes a Woman”, “When the Parade Passes By”, “So Long Dearie”, and

“It Only Takes A Moment” will be sung and danced by a cast of 25 under the direction of

Linda Wilson  Miller and Jeremy O’Neal.

The cast includes the following HCHS theater and vocal music students: Hailey

Townsend as the irrepressible Dolly Levi; Patrick McEntire as widowed half-a-

millionaire Horace Vandergelder; Caitlin Lewellen as Irene Molloy, hat shop owner and

potential match for Vandergelder; Kelsey Collins as her vivacious assistant Minnie Fay;

Jason Wade and Adam Buczyna as Vandergelder’s naïve employees and eligible bachelors, Cornelius Hackle and Barnaby Tucker; Mary Grace Stockdale as his young

neice Ermengarde; Jay Taylor as her struggling artist/fiancée Ambrose Kemper; Amanda Prevost as Ernestina Money, a rejected candidate for the future Mrs. Vandergelder; and

Eric Ofinowicz as Rudolph Reisenweber, the distinguished head waiter at the Harmonia Gardens Restaurant.

The cast is rounded out by the following chorus members who double in minor roles:

Carrie Dean, Alyssa Hassell, Brittney Noble, Beth Operia, Jessica St. John, Erin Stevens, Alexis Ward, Madi Whitfield, Brandon Covington, Nathan Foster, Clayton Greer, Jacob Montgomery, Martin Moreno, Ryan Ormandy, Matt Steele, and Taylor Townsend.

The detailed sets designed by Ken Alexander will be handled by stage manager Jacob

Montgomery, assisted by Prop Mgr. Elizabeth Cook.Tickets may be purchased at the Paris Civic Center at a cost of $12 for reserved seats, $10 for general admission for adults, and $8 for students high school age and younger.

Soup2/12/10

City Closings  2/12/10

Helping Hand  2/11/10

Wednesday at the Henry County Helping Hand Radio Auction the Tennessee Valley Association of Realtors, Carey Counseling Center, Delno Community and Paris Healthcare provided the items that raised $4,694 bringing the year to date total to $155,298. Thursday Bunns Community, Fairview Baptist Church, the World's Biggest Fish Fry and Project Graduation will be bringing in items for the auction. Listen to the auction on WTPR AM 710 or attend in person at the Enoch Building inside the Henry County Fairgrounds.

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.

2010Jr. Queen - Mattie Vermillion, 7,daughter of Mike & Misty Vermillion.

  1st Maid- Julie Dye, 9, daughter of Anisha Wilkins & Brad Dye.

  2nd Maid - Christan Brockman, 9, daughter of Doug & Amanda Brockan.

  3rd Maid - Madison Hopkins, 7, daughter of Scott & Melissa Hopkins.

  4th Maid - Madyson Taylor, 8, daughter of Jennifer & Brian Taylor.

2010 Miss Preteen

2010 Preteen Queen - Alexandria Reagor, 12, daughter of Susan Reagor and Eddie Reagor.

1st Maid - Victoria 'Tori'Starks,10,  daughter of  Monte & Jennifer Starks.

  2nd Maid - Kennedi Hammond, 11, daughter of Jeff & Kara Hammond.

  3rd Maid - Grace Hassell, 12, daughter of Dan & Misty Hassell.

  4th Maid - Caylee Hall, 11, daughter of Christie Hall & Jason Mitchell.

2010Tiny Tot -

Queen -Machiah Kendall, 5, daughter of Marion Capps & Christopher Kendall.

  King - Jayce Kendall, 4, son of Christopher Kendall & Crystal Kendall.

1st Page - Michael Raymer,  4, son of Michael & Traci Raymer.

1st Maid - Katie Barnett, 3,daughter of Dwayne & Laura Barnett.

  2nd Maid Taylor French, 3, daughter of Josh & Julie French.

2nd Page- Braylyn Perry,3,  son of Clint & Daisy Perry.

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