Arrests  1/31/07

          The Metro Crime unit,  along with officers from the Henry County Sheriff's office and the Paris Police Department conducted a search at the home of Jay Hosford of 801 Manley Street.  The search resulted in the location of a quarter to a half pound of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.  Also seized was $180 in cash, believed to be drug proceeds.  Hosford was charged with possession of a scheduled 6 drug with intent and possession of drug paraphernalia.  Bond was set at $2,500.  Canine Elgos also assisted in the search.

     Other arrests in the last 24 hours included      Calvin Smith of Camden was charged with criminal attempt to commit burglary.

     Eli Thompson of Puryear was charged with violation of probation.

     Michael Stover of Dunbar Rd. is being held without bond for failure to do a jail sentence.  He was being held in Calloway Co. jail.

     Douglas Harper of Buchanan Rd. was charged with violation of probation.

     Joseph Ballard of Camden was arrested at Halfway Market and held without bond on a warrant for failure to appear.

     4 were arrested on Pleasant Grove Rd. Monday evening after a complaint from near by residents of hearing gunshots.  Benjamin Stigall, Trena Beecham and Jeremy Turbeville were charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.  Donald Puckell was charged with simple possession of a scheduled 6 drug.  All were from Springville.  When officers arrived they observed the youth  through a window, one playing guitar and the other drums.  The 4th was taking a shower.

      An attempted burglary was reported at Raymer Cycle on the 218 By-Pass.  The deputies called for back up when a window was found broken out.  When Paris PD arrived the building was entered but nothing was found.  Officers then received a call of a break in at the Suzuki shop on Wood St.  2 white males were seen running from  the building .  One , a juvenile was apprehended.

     A trailer fire on Jim Merrell Rd. was reported and a vehicle hit a tree on Elkhorn Rd. just off of Hwy 79.

Helping Hand  1/31/07

     Totals from Tuesday's Helping Hand Auction were $6,974 for a total to date of $99,488.  You can listen daily to the live auction on WTPR AM 710.

BPU  1/31/07

     General Manager Charles Perry announced at Tuesday's meeting of the Paris Board of Public Utilities that he would be retiring , effective August 1st.   His retirement will come 40 years and one month after first starting to work for the Utility Co.  

     "I feel good about the decisions we have made, decisions that will affect the next 25 years at BPU."  Perry went on to add that the board had been easy to work with and were the reason for the good decisions that had been made.

     Applications for the position of General Manager will be accepted until Feb. 28th and may be turned into the Board's secretary Gini Gebert.  The board agreed to have Ralph Anderson and David Flowers  screen the applications, pick the top 3 and then bring them before the board for the final selection and approval.

     In other business the board approved an increase in the cost of having a residential water tap installed.  A 3/4 line into a 3/4 meter will go from $360 to $490.  The current rate was set in 1991.  The new rate will go into effect at the first of the month , contingent upon the approval of the City Commission, since most water taps are done in the city limits.

     BPU also approved raising the wastewater pretreatment surcharges.  The increase is due to excess amounts of biological oxygen demand to  treat the waste of one local industry.  The increase will be approx. $9,000 more a year.  "This is a win/win situation ," explained Terry Wimberley to board members.  "We can meet state specifications for less than it would cost them to fix it themselves."  This rate has not been changed since 1985 and must also be approved by the city.

     The low bid for a new roof for the waste wastewater treatment plant  control room of $16,850  submitted by Wade Dortch Roofing was approved. 

     The audit of BPU's Project Round- Up came back with flying colors.  Approx 45 local organizations received grants from Project Round- Up in 2006.

Helping Hand   1/30/07

     Helping Hand Auction total for Monday was $4,668 bringing the total to date to $92,514.

Trivia Night  1/30/07
          Sponsored by the Paris Optimist Club, the next Trivia Night will be Feb 3rd at the First United Methodist Church in Paris.  Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the cost to play is  $5.00 per person.  

     According to the Optimist Club organizer Liz Argo you play at tables of from 6 – 8 people and can put together your team of players.  Teenagers and up will enjoy the questions.

      There are 8 rounds of 10 questions per round.  There will be a variety of topics such as   Bible, music artists, music song titles, geography, history, current events, commercial jingles, TV shows, animals and  state capitals.  

     There is a 15 minute intermission after round 4. Questions are discussed at each table and written down on an answer sheet which is then turned in.  Scoring is posted after each round and a  judge  will rule on contested questions.

      Free popcorn is provided at each table.  Drinks and candy bars will be available for sale.    Total time of play is approximately 2 hours.

      "We are scheduled to play the following dates Feb 3 , March 3 and April 7.  We encourage people to form teams and come back each time to compete.

       For more information call 731-514-1009 or  731-644-0187.

Black History Month  1/29/07

     In conjunction with the new “Breaking Fences” exhibit at the Heritage Center, movies will be shown every Monday night in February at W.G. Rhea Library. The movies which have been provided by Humanities Tennessee are Hoxie: The First Stand on February 5th, Partners of the Heart on February 12^th , Black Diamond/Blues City: Stories of the Memphis Red Sox on February 19^th , and Dawn’s Early Light on February 26th.

      The movies will start at 6:00pm and are FREE and open to the public. Popcorn will be furnished compliments of Regions Bank.  

       The “Breaking Fences” exhibit will be on display from Feb. 17 thru May 5th, during our normal business hours: 10am-4pm on Tuesday-Friday, and 10am-2pm on Saturdays.  The Heritage Center is located at 614 N. Poplar St., Paris, TN.  Parking is located behind the museum in a lot off of Market St. Also look for our summer exhibit “Between Fences” on May 19^th, a Museum on Main Street project—a partnership of the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and Humanities Tennessee. 

Helping Hand    1/29/06

     Saturday nighttime auction total was $1400 bringing Saturday's total to $7256.  After 3 weeks the total to date is $87,846.  

     The Enoch building currently housing many items such as fax machines, computers, framed prints and wildlife prints.  There is also a jukebox on display.  Many of these items will be part of a silent auction and others will be auctioned off during the radio broadcast on WTPR AM 710.

First Hoot^® ETV^{TM  1/26/07}

     Representative Willie (Butch) Borchert prepares to load the first Hoot^® ETV^TM onto his trailer. The vehicle is made by Knox Outdoor Products in Henry County.

      The first Hoot^® Extreme Terrain Vehicle (ETV^TM) rolled off the line and into the trailer of State Representative Willie (Butch) Borchert on Wednesday morning at Knox Outdoor Products (KOP) in Henry, TN. The unit was purchased from local dealers, Lori and Tommy Crane of Tayloe-Hancock, Home of the Hoot^® in Paris.

      Representative Borchert first saw the Hoot^® ETV^TM in April when he was invited to ride the amphibious, six-wheeled vehicle in the Fish Fry grand parade.

      “I’m a hunter from way back,” Borchert explained to a small gathering of Henry County dignitaries and product suppliers. “When I rode this machine, I was amazed at how easy it was to maneuver; it turns on a dime. Plus, it was comfortable. Add to that the fact that it travels in water, and you’ve got a product that will bring jobs to this area. I told Andy Davis, the president of the company, that I wanted the first one off the line.”

      “We were so proud to make that call and tell the representative that his Hoot^® was ready,” said Davis, who announced the opening of K.O.P last April in a press conference on the steps of the Henry County Court House. “This has been a long and sometimes arduous process. However, we were committed to making a quality product created with parts and components from the United States with an emphasis on local suppliers. That took some work, but we have been successful.”

      A number of those suppliers were on hand to see the first Hoot^® made in Henry County. “These people bent over backwards to get or create what we needed,” said Chris Cobb, K.O.P Operations Manager. “We wanted them to be here to savor the moment.”

      Davis said that barring any unforeseen difficulties, KOP will have turned out 15 units by the end of March, boosting production to two a day by the end of May. “We plan to ramp up, based on demand, which has been impressive so far,” he said. “We’ve done a lot of outdoor shows and met with dozens of writers, so there’s a good buzz going out there.”

      Locally, the Hoot^® can be purchased at Tayloe-Hancock, Home of the Hoot^®. The showroom opens March first. However, interested individuals can reserve a Hoot^® immediately by placing a deposit at Tayloe-Hancock Glass Company, 209 East Wood Streets in Paris, (731) 642-7416. The Hoot^® also can be seen online at www.KnoxOutdoorProducts.com.

Helping Hand  1/27/07

      Helping Hand Auction results for Friday added an additional $5340 for a total to date of $80,590.

HCMC  1/27/07

     The Henry County Medical Center Board of Trustees reviewed finances at Thursday evenings meeting where the board was told by  Medical Center Administrator  Thomas Gee, "Revenues are very flat but operating expenses have grown over last year."  Gee told the board that he had asked all department heads to look at their budgets for the first 6 months of the fiscal year and make cost saving changes where possible.  Gee sited such things as lower daily census counts of patients  because of loss of some physicians,  as partly to blame but added, "The higher daily census of the last month will give us a little breathing room to make it up in cost reductions."  He did stress that the cost reductions would, in no way, affect or lower patient care.

     One major reason for the need to lower costs was the dramatic rise in supply costs.  "We are being hit by vendors with new products that are suppose to be improved," stated  Dr. Whitby.     Chairman Phil Wichlan told the board that  there was a need to negotiate with the vendors on prices, while Gee told the board that the orthopedics were  a problem because all of the physicians had different preferences on such things as implants.  The board members agreed that a policy that would require the board  to approve the use of new products was needed.     The board also agreed that the current  charity policy should be updated while working on an indigent drug program.  

     The board of trustees heard a presentation on case management, a program that has been in effect at HCMC for the last 6 months and run by 3 case managers.  Case management as defined by Director Pamba Hooten is a collaborative process that establishes the best methods of treatments for the patient including advocacy for the patient's needs and communicates those needs to staff.   

Helping Hand  1/26/07

     Helping Hand totals for Thursday were $4466 bringing the total to date up to  $75,250.

     You can attend the live auction in person in the Enoch Building at the Henry County Fairgrounds or listen on WTPR  AM710.

Concert  1/26/07

     Eddie Pennington, guitarist, will be performing live Saturday at Lee Academy for the Arts.  The concert begins at 7pm with tickets $10 in advance and $12 at the door.  Tickets are available at Lee School.

EMS  1/26/07

     In a 6 month review at the Henry County Medical Center board of trustees meeting Emergency Medical Service Director Mike Shankle told board members that  with the help of the  Healthcare Foundation and Bio-terrorism money (Homeland Security) EMS has obtained  Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, (CPAP) machines to go on 3 of their 5 ambulances.  According to Shankle Henry County is one of the first EMS  in the state to have these available for patient care. Installed in November, "they have already shown positive results in patient care."  It was also reported that a review of the budget was being made to find possible cost adjustments, a theme that was prevalent during the meeting of the HCMC trustees all evening.

     Like HCMC, EMS shows an increase in Medicare patients, a decrease in Tencare patients and an increase in private pay patients.  On average ambulances log 444 miles a day with local runs down and out-of county trips up by 16% with peak call times 7am to 5pm.

     The Director also stated that they receive an average of around 14 calls a day with an average response time of 15 minutes, spending approx. 24 minutes on the scene with 60% of those calls emergencies.  

Beer Board  1/26/07

     The Paris Alcoholic Beverage Control Board approved two requests for beer permits at Thursday's noon meeting.

     One was an off premise  permit for an off premises permit for   Kroger Food Store  due to a change in management.  The new manager, Brian Jordan,  was told by board members that they appreciated the job that Kroger did in not selling to minors.

     The second beer permit was a temporary permit, good for 24 hours,  for  Theta Beta Service Sorority and their Valentine Dance on Feb. 10 at the Paris Convention Center.  According to organizers of the event beer and set-ups will be provided and 2 off-duty officers will be present.  The proceeds of the dance will benefit Tomorrow's Hope and Hoof beats of Hope.  

Helping Hand  1/25/07

     Helping Hand Radio Auction for Wednesday raised $5306 bringing the total to date up to $70,784.

Healthcare Expo  1/25/07

      “Your Good Health…What are you waiting for?” is the theme of the Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce’s fourth annual healthcare expo, 8 am to 1 pm on Saturday,  February 3rd, at the Paris Civic Center, 650 Volunteer Drive.

      Henry County Medical Center will offer free screenings for blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, body fat analysis and general health. The Social Security Administration will be on hand to discuss Medicare Part D.

      Vendors include Henry County Medical Center, Bone and Joint Specialists, Carey Counseling Center, Harrison Eye Clinic, Paris Civic Center, CareAll, Eiffel Gardens, Henry County Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Medical Center Pharmacy, Dr. Daren Kest, Amedisys, Henry County Chiropractic, Tennessee Quality Home Care, Walgreen’s, Campbell Therapy, Allison Insurance, Paris Surgical Specialists, Paris Healthcare, Doctors Townsend and Coleman, Volunteer Home Care, Paris Police Department, Air Evac and Comfort Maxx.

      Harrelson School ’s Little Dribblers will perform at noon . 

     “The Healthcare Expo is a great opportunity to see the variety of professionals and services available in our community,” according to event chairman Chip Anderson, Bone and Joint Specialists. “We encourage everyone to come out.”

Helping Hand  1/24/07

     Total for Helping Hand Auction on Tuesday was $7243 bringing the total to date up to $65,478.

Reunion  1/24/07

     The Henry Count y High School  class of 1977 will have an organizational meeting for their 30th reunion at 6pm Wednesday Jan.31th at Jack's Java.  All interested persons are urged to attend.

Madrigals  1/24/07

The Henry County High School Madrigals Present

" The MADRIGAL World Of Music"

An evening of fun, food, bidding, and entertainment

January 27, 2007

Bidding for Silent Auction Starts at 6:30

Dinner will be served at 7

Tickets are $16 or a Table of 8 $120 

This event will take place at the Hampton Inn Convention Center

     My Name is Travis McLeese and I am a Junior Madrigal. I Started this Chain letter to inform community members about this very important event.  This  evening will begin with a silent auction of items donated by several of the local business' around town.  Next you will be seated and enjoy and meal served by the Madrigals.  While you are eating you will be entertained by several of the Madrigals singing their favorite Disney songs.  As the evening wraps up and the bidding closes the Madrigals have one last suprise....you thought I was really going to tell you?  The proceeds of this event will go to our competition trip to New York, where we will compete against several other High Schools from around the Nation for the Top Spot.  With out you this event will not be possible. If you need tickets please contact any Madrigal, or you can stop by Attitudes Hair and Nail Salon, Pairs Realty, and Perry McCain & Boyd for tickets.  If these are not possible You can contact me. My Cell is (731) 336-2959.  Thank you for your time. 

Helping Hand  1/23/07

     Totals for Helping Hand for Monday were $5188 bring the total to date to $58,235.

E-911  1/23/07

     The Henry County Enhanced 911 Board members were presented with a power-point presentation at Monday evenings meeting describing a power system by Evergy of Tecumseh.  According to Ken Bueg, President of Evergy the 'DuraPower'   system would provide unlimited uninterruptible power to 911.  The environmentally  friendly power source provides 'clean power' , does not require batteries or a generator and can use propane fuel that can be refilled while running.  Bueg told the board that the unit was low maintainance and easy to install with a yearly maintainance cost of only $150.  The energy source would cost approx. $25,000.  Bueg proposed that the power source at Henry County 911 be used as a demonstration site for other 911 facilities.  Although the DuraPower does not meet state mandates for back up power the board felt that the savings and equipment, when presented to the state 911 board would persuade them.  A unit could be ready for Henry County by the end of April to Mid May.  "This is Good," stated Board Chairman John Etheridge.  Paris Police Chief Tommy Cooper told the board, "This is an amazing piece of equipment and a wonderful opportunity from Tecumseh for us to have this piece of equipment."

     In other business the board approved a $1,000 spending limit for Director Mark Archer.  Concerns as to availability of information on maps was expressed by members of the consortium who will be join owners of the maps when completed.  The maps should be ready by May and a  meeting with all the members of the group will be set up to review security measures.  

Helping Hand  1/22/07

     Saturday daytime total was $4605 and the night time auction total was $2582, bringing Saturday's total to $7187 with a total to date of $53,047.

Class Schedules  1/22/07

     The Robert E. Lee Academy for the Arts has announced schedules for winter classes which include Ceramics and Sculpture.  Classes begin the week of Jan. 22 at Lee Academy for the Arts on Lee St. and last 6 weeks.

Helping Hand  1/20/07

     The first in house auction will be Saturday beginning at 6pm.  It will not be on the air and you must be present to bid.  Providing items for the night auction will be 4-H clubs of Henry County, Beta Clubs from Inman, Harrelson, Henry and Grove Schools.   

Leo Club   1/20/07  

                  Photos curtsey Mackie Gallimore

     The Puryear Lions Club has sponsored the Dorothy and Noble Harrelson Elementary School Leo Club. Boys and girls 12 years to 18 years are eligible to join the club and . Harrelson School has a total membership of 16. The Leo club is a service club set up much like the Lions Club, working  for the less fortunate in their communities. The group plans to hold  fund raising events as well as perform community service projects. These students are in the seventh and eighth grades who's  faculty advisors are Mrs. Beth Taylor, Principle, Mrs. Beverly Fridy, Assistant Principle,  Jennifer Petronico, school counselor, and Melissa Gallimore, teaching assistant. 

Bill Boughton, District Governor Lions District 12-L; Rachel Leonard, Leo Sec.; Dylan Doyle, Leo V. Pres.; Kenny McDougal, Leo Treas.; Chance Robinson, Leo Pres.; Henry Sypin, Dir.; Lacy Langford, Dir.; Jimmy Camper, Dir.; Wanda Gallimore, Puryear Lions Club President.

Officers & directors -

Rachel Leonard, Leo Sec.; Chance Robinson, Leo Pres,; Kenny McDougal, Leo Treas.; Dylan Doyle, Leo V. Pres,.

Directors Henry Sypin, Lacy Langford, Jimmy Camper

Leo President Chance Robinson signs the Certificate of Organization.

Helping Hand  1/19/07

     Total for Thursday's helping Hand was $3446 with the total to date at $42,804.

HCMC  1/19/06

     The Henry County Medical Center Long Range Planning Committee met for their  regular 6 month meeting Thursday.   Explaining the purposed of committee to new members Hospital Administrator Thomas Gee stated, " What we try to do is update you every 6 months."

     While reviewing finances and cost containment Gee told committee members," We are having the most problems and struggling  with this area this year."  Gee explained that the loss in the volume of TennCare recipients  and the   loss of 3 admitting   physicians, along with lower daily census were contributing factors.  To counteract some of these trends a team to study supply management and areas of cost savings has been developed .  The case mix at the hospital is being studied.   According to Gee the areas of greatest impact are the number of newborn deliveries and psychiatric  patients.  "These areas are the largest services  at our hospital and they are not resource intensive. "  Also noted was the increase in the nursing homes use of outpatient  rehabilitation.

     Physician Recruitment was another key area discussed at the Long Range Planning meeting.  Gee stated that recruitment of an additional Psychiatrist to open a private practice in Paris was still ongoing but he did feel confident that there would be a candidate soon although they are not making much progress in recruiting another Ob/Gyn.  They have been successful in recruiting another pediatrician.

     The medical Center continues to work on developing a hospitalist program that would offer emergency medical care to non-local patients and  reaching surrounding counties.

     Many of the goals of the actual physical plant of the hospital have been met with the completion of 2 Tower fill in and construction on the new CCU  and West wing fire code upgrades underway.  A new location for registration and the pharmacy is also being considered.  The plan to establish a smoke free campus is still set for July of 2007.  Improving the landscaping of the Healthcare Center is still being planned while talk of building an EMS station in the lake area continues.

     Marketing and Community Services is working on reaching patient groups that are by-passing HCMC.  Home Health is one of those target area.  Home Health agencies  in the area are very competitive and currently HCMC has only a 45%  market share in Henry County.   An increase in the local rehabilitation market is also being sought.   A new service offered is the sleep disorder clinic.  A report of the services and benefits offered by the hospital is currently being printed and will be appearing as an insert in local media soon.  Currently the hospital's market share stands at 70%.  "It is hard to get much higher than that," stated Gee.

     Quality and customer service were reviewed for the committee.  "We have put a big push on this," stated the administrator.  He also announced that the Chest pain center, connected with St. Thomas Hospital, has achieved accreditation.

    In a review of human resources the committee members learned that the current employee turn over rate at the health care center was 45% while the national average is 80% and turn over rate at the medical center is 17%.

     Discussed last by the Long Range Planning Committee was the new Information Technology.  Space and staffing were upgraded to handle the installation  and transition of the new system and currently scanning of information to be entered into the new system, back 5 years, is being done.  Gee told the committee that the new information technology would reduce the amount of paper records that had to be stored.  The hospital currently has records that date back to 1953.  "Hopefully in 3 years we won't have much paper," stated Financial Officer Lisa Casteel 

County Commission  1/18/07

     Due to the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday the Henry County Commission met on Tuesday evening instead of Monday where they approved a contract with Barker Brothers Waste, Inc.  Rate increases have already gone  into effect raising the cost from $13.70 to $14.20.  According to County Mayor Brent Greer mandates require counties to provide rural trash pick up and there is no other source in the county for residential pickup.

     The commissioners approved a request from  Trustee David Stone, that will take effect in March ,to round to the nearest dollar property taxes due.  Stone stated that it was a revenue neutral move and that software is now available  for this purpose.

     Also approved by county commissioners were resolutions that allow Henry County to participate in the Three Star Community Economic Development Program once again.

PSSD  1/17/07

     The Paris Special School District Board of Education selected the new school superintendent Tuesday evening after officially accepting current director of schools Dr. Paul Doyle's resignation effective July 1.  

     Named as the new director was Mike Brown, current principal of Inman Middle School.  "I am very honored by their selection," stated Brown.

     Doyle will be moving back to middle Tennessee with his family and currently has a number of job offers but has not made a final decision.  Doyle talked of his move to PSSD as a perfect fit and stated, "I have appreciated the support of the board.  It has really been a wonderful experience for me and I am sure they will support Mike Brown."

     In other business the board approved the school calendar which is very similar to the County School System.  The board also heard a discussion on Pre-School facilities and proposed building more classrooms for pre-school on land adjacent to Rhea School which would allow the two  to share kitchen facilities with an addition to Rhea's kitchen.  The additional classrooms would allow PSSD to serve more at risk pre-schoolers.

Helping Hand  1/17/07

     Tuesday's total for Helping Hand Auction was $4387 bringing the total to date up to $35,118.

Gas Co.  1/17/07

     The Paris Henry County Natural Gas Utility District manager Don Green announced at their board meeting Tuesday that the final bill for installation of gas lines  in Brookvale Subdivision for approx.  $26,000 from Natural Gas Piping out of Dyersburg had been received.  The board also approved the final bill for the cost of new gas valves on Shamrock Rd. of $900.

     In other business, at Greens recommendation the board agreed to pay for the cost of a basic computer class at the Tennessee Vo-Tec center for interested Gas Company employees.  Green stated that there were at least a dozen employees who were interested in taking the 6 week course.

     It was also reported that gas sales, both residential and industrial use, were down from last year by 10% due to the warmer than usual winter weather.  

Jaycees   1/17/07

     The Paris Henry County Jaycees thanked the Henry County Commission Tuesday evening for their financial help last year  when the group found themselves short on money due to the low turnout at the Fish Fry because of bad weather.  "Thank you for what you did," stated David Hayes of the Executive Committee.  The Jaycees estimate that they lost $23,000 t0 $25,000 last year due to the bad weather.  This year they have made improvements to and expanded the parking are.  According to Hayes $75,000 is needed to start the annual event.  Those funds are used to purchase food, set up the rodeo and rent the fairgrounds as well as hire security for the Fish Fry.  

     The Jaycees meet the 2nd Thursday of the month in their building on Industrial Drive.  Anyone age 18 to 42 is welcome to attend. 

Martin Luther King Jr. Day  1/16/07

     Members of the Paris and Henry County community celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a variety of celebrations that started in Quinn Chapel with a breakfast served by members of Quinn Chapel.  

     Despite the cold rain a large group marched from Quinn Chapel to the Henry County Court House and heard a proclamation from the Henry County Commission, read by Commissioner and Pastor of the Church of the Living God, Elder James Travis.

     Among those speaking at the day's events were Roland Atkinson , former principal of Central High School.  "The 1960's saw an end of integration coming.  We had fair- minded people in Henry County and we have always been a people of vision here in Henry County.   We had no problems with integration of black and white here."  He added, "We are investing in our young people, our future and we should stress character building.  We cannot have a community without unity."  Mr. Atkinson retired from teaching in 1995 after having been involved in both school systems.

     The celebration of Martin Luther King's life started Sunday at the Church of the Living God on Guinn St. with a packed church singing songs from various church choirs.  The days events ended at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with a key note address by the State President of the NAACP Gloria Sweet-Love.

Helping Hand  1/16/07

     On Saturday, after one full week  the total was $27,692.  As of Monday, Jan. 15,  the grand total now stands at $30,731 with Monday's total at $3039.