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News from the Fair Board
Stitch & Share Quilt Show
Elevator Needed New Barber Shop
Hospital Volunteers Provide Scholarships
Senior Citizen’s Center Calendar on Page 19
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Ashley and Sabrina Edwards
stopped and picked up pieces
of Bon Air coal during their recent outing with members
of the Bon Air Historical Society as they hiked the old
railroad bed (seen behind the girls) recently. Coal played
a huge economic role in White County’s history.
Find out more by attending the annual Coal Mining
History Fair on May 2nd. More details inside.
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APRIL 30-MAY 1: The Stitch and Share Quilt Show will
take place each day from 8:30am until 5pm at the White
County Agricultural Complex. The event is sponsored by the
Sparta Stitch, Show and Share Quilt Guild and will feature handmade door prizes, antique quilt turning, and demonstrations. Admission is $4.
SATURDAY, MAY 1: The American Legion Post #99 will be having a Fundraising
Yard Sale. Donations of household items, toys, tools, etc are being accepted for
the sale. Please, no clothing. There will be spaces for rent for $10 each and tables
can be rented for $5 each. Any organization, church group or individual is encouraged to participate. Call the Veteran’s Service Office at 836-3593 for more information. All proceeds will go toward the purchase and installation of an elevator in
the American Legion Building.
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TUESDAY, MAY 4: The Tennessee Order of Confederate Rose, Dibrell’s White
Roses, will meet at the White County Public Library at 7pm. Visitors are welcome.
TUESDAY, MAY 4: The General George Gibbs Dibrell Sons of the Confederacy
will meet at the White County Public Library at 7pm. Everyone is invited to attend.
WENESDAY, MAY 5: The Captain Sally Tompkins #2123 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will be meeting in the upper level of the Putnam County
Library at noon. If you have a confederate ancestor, contact Martha Sue Broyles at
738-5869 if you have a Confederate ancestor or if you have any questions.
SUNDAY, MAY 2: The Bon Air Mountain Historical Society presents the 16th
Annual Coal Mining History Fair beginning at 1pm at the BonDeCroft Elementary
School. Enjoy Exhibits about coal mining and railroad history. There will be free
bus tours to the Railroad Section House Museum and Ravenscroft. Lunch will be
available in the cafeteria from noon until 2pm.
THURSDAY, MAY 6: The American Legion will be meeting at 5:30pm at the
White County Courthouse on the 2nd Floor Courtroom.
FRIDAY, MAY 7: The Relay For Life annual fundraiser for cancer research will be
held at the White County Agricultural Complex beginning at 6pm and will continue through the night. Everyone is invited to come and support their teams.
SATURDAY, MAY 8: The Sparta Community Chorus will hold it’s Spring Concert
beginning at 7pm at the Bear Cove Baptist Church. The public is welcome and it is
free.
SATURDAY, MAY 8: There will be a benefit for Brenda and Jimmy Scott held at
the BonDeCroft Fire Dept. from 7am-3pm. Come by and take advantage of he
yard and bake sale. All donations are appreciated. Call Pam at 935-2887 if you
want to make a contribution.
SUNDAY, MAY 6: The White County GED Graduation will begin at 2pm at he
White County Middle School. Everyone is invited.
CORRECTION:
In the last edition of The Sparta Magazine, it was reported that Chad Jolley was
the son of Connie Jolley. Chad’s mother is Eva Orr who lives in Alabama. We
apologize for any confusion this may have caused. Chad has two children that are
the grandchildren of Eva Orr and Ronnie Jolley.
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New Assessments in Your Mailbox April 30
“Reappraisal is not an option for White County, it is mandated by Tennessee State Law that the Assessor reappraise every six year,” said Tina
Miller, Assessor of Property for White County. Tennessee Code Annotate 67-1-202 (a) (1) requires that the State of Tennessee Division of
Property Assessments (DPA) supervise and direct all reappraisal programs and revaluation. Reappraisal year for White County is 2010, meaning that under the directions of the state, White County’s Assessor must revalue all properties in the county at the current market value. Tina
Miller, her staff and the DPA have completed the inspection of White County properties for the 2010 reappraisal. The new assessments of all
properties will be mailed on April 30, 2010 to every property owner in White County.
According to state law, if the Assessor
does not complete the reappraisal
every six years, White County would
be charged for non-compliance of state
law. This would mean losing grant
monies that are paid to the county.
Then, the county would be forced to
I appreciate the opportunity I have been given to
hire an appraisal company to do the
serve as your County Executive for 12 years.
reappraisal, becoming an additional
I have been married to Kathy Officer Sullivan for nearly 35 years
expense to taxpayers.
and I have one son, Shaun and daughter-in-law, Ginny. I gradu“The Assessor does not set the market
ated from White County High School in 1969. In 1973, I graduvalues in the county. It’s the buyers
ated from Tennessee Technological University with a B.S. degree
and sellers of the property that set
in Engineering Science. My work experience includes working in
them. The Assessor must use the market to appraise all properties during the
NASA, ASCS, construction work and I have always been a farmer.
reappraisal,” Tina explains. “When the
I served on the White County Commission from 1986-1990, was
people buy and sell properties at
Solid Waste Manager from 1993 until 1997 and have served as
higher value than what the Assessor
White County Executive from 1998 to the present.
has it appraised for, this indicates that
the sales ratio is low. The state law
Some Projects Completed by the County in the last 12 Years Include:
requires the Assessor to reappraise and
1. New Justice Center
We have done all of this with
increase all properties values up to
2. New Library
our tax rate basically the same
100% ratio, which is what the market 3. New Northfield Elementary School
as 12 years ago. The $5 solid
indicates,” she continued.
waste fee has not been raised
4. 6 new School Additions
“The Assessor does not tax you,” Tina 5. New Ambulance Service, Emergency Management Building
in 12 years and we still have a
sales tax rate that is a halfsaid. “The Assessor does not set the 6. Recreational Complex
cent less than most counties.
tax rate. The Assessor appraises all 7. Archive for All Our County Records
We have tried to keep our
properties in the county for assessment 8. White County Heritage Museum
taxes as low as possible and
purposes. The County Commission 9. Railroad House Museum
still provide services and
sets the tax rate based on the needs of 10. Veterans Museum
recruit industry by providing
Second
Harvest
Food
Bank
11.
tax breaks and low interest
the county and the needs of the citiAmerican
Legion
Building
that
the
County
Leases
has
Been
Remodeled
12.
loans.
zen’s of the county. The County Trus13. The Courthouse has been Improved with New Energy Efficient Lighting, Windows and Insulation In hard economic times, the
tee collects the taxes. My primary goal
County’s General Obligation
14. Airport has been Expanded to 6,500 foot Runway
is to get the appraised values correct to 15. New Airport Industrial Park (presently trying to get spec building)
Bond rating increased from
make the process fair and equal to 16. We now have 15,000+ Acres in the Bridgestone/Firestone Wilderness Area that is preserved BBB+ to A+, jumping 3
notches at one time. This does
every property owner. Appraisals canfor Future Generations. We have a Connection with Fall Creek Falls Park.
not happen very often. It was
not be manipulated to reduce anyone’s 17. Motlow College Campus
the best audit White
taxes. The market value of property is 18. We are Part of the Highlands Initiative by White, Putnam, Overton Counties for Industrial
County ever had.
Recruitment.
not based on the individual owner.
RERE-ELECT
State law will not allow and Assessor 19. We now have a New Animal Shelter for Stray Dogs
to consider a person’s age, race, gen- 20. We have Emergency Equipment that has been Upgraded Tremendously.
der or their personal income when apI have tried honestly to do what I felt was in the best interest of White
praising property. I have no reason to
County and its citizens. The County Commission and I have tried to help
make anyone’s appraisal higher or
existing industry in every way possible and to recruit new industry with
lower than fair market value. I don’t
the
limited amount of money we have. The Only Promise I will Make to You
mind explain in our work and how we
is to Work Hard and Honestly do What I Feel is the Best for White County.
calculated the new values based on
paid political ad
sales and the information we have.”
My Name is Herd Sullivan.
HERD
SULLIVAN
COUNTY
Jan. 20 11-15
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News from the
White County Fair Board
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—Betty England began organizing mural paintings on various buildings at the fairgrounds. Some folks have already began the outside artwork.
—The White County School Board has not scheduled a fair day for the upcoming
school year. With that, the Fair Board had decided to have Children’s Day on Sunday, September 5th with the gate admission to be nonperishable food items or $1
per person.
—There is a new trophy case in the Agricultural Complex Building that houses past
fair awards. It’s the first thing visitors will see when they come into the building.
—There will be an antique tractor pull held at the Fairgrounds on June 12th.
—The Mark Trammell Quartet will be on stage at the 2010 White County Fair on
September 3.
—Nominees for the Youth Board are being accepted at this time. If you are between the ages of 16 and 21 and would like to serve, contact Karen LaFever at 2732112.
—The White County Fair Association will award White County High School seniors DJ Cunningham and Christopher Dodson with scholarships.
—The White County Fair was the first county in the state to promote Pick Tennessee First Products.
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Member of Capt Sally Tompkins 2123
United Daughter of the Confederacy recently attended Middle TN
Division meeting in Nashville, TN. The meeting was hosted by
Capt John S Donelson 2608, Gen William B Bates 245, Kate Litton
Hickman 597 and Nashville 1.
Standing L-R Carolynn Carr, Matilda Speck, Robbie Melton, Barbara Parsons Pamela Wood
Seated L-R Susan Harris, Nancy Todd, TN Division President.
Martha Sue Broyles, Donna Hamilton
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The Bon Air Mountain Historical Society Presents The 16th Annual
Coal Mining History Fair
Sunday, May 2 1pm-5pm
-Lunch Available
Noon-2pm
-Enjoy Exhibits
Featuring
Coal Mining and
Railroad History
-Share Memories
& Renew Old
Acquaintances
-Free Bus Tours to
the Railroad Section
House Museum and
Ravenscroft
*Buses will start leaving at 1pm
JEANIE BELL BLACK YOTT
Was married to Dave Yott. The couple
once lived in the DeRosseett Railroad
Section House where their daughter,
Virginia was born.
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Members of the Stitch Show & Share Quilt
Guild have been working to
make this year’s event special. Admission is only $4. Stop by to see all the quilts,
demonstrations, quilt turning and even have lunch!
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I have many years of experience in alterations, and quilting and won numerous
awards at the White County Fair for my
work. I can do all your alterations from
formal dresses to hemming your pants.
You will get personal and professional attention that you deserve. All of your quilting and alterations are done professionally. You get all this at
small town prices. Give me a call and let me save you some
money. Call anytime at 931-738-3624.
738-3624
Every other year, the Stitch & Share Quilt Show takes place in Sparta. The event is
sponsored by the Stitch, Show & Share Quilt Guild that began locally in 1980 when
ladies who enjoyed quilting would use their lunch time hours to complete projects.
They decided to share their passion for quilting and so the Guild was formed. Most
of the original members are now deceased, but the Guild has grown in membership
to approximately 45. During it’s formative years, one constant was an annual quilt
show. In the beginning, it was an annual event, but in the early 1990’s, it was decided to present the show every other year, in the even years. This way, new quilts
could be displayed without having to show repeats. The size of the show has also
grown. This year’s event will take place at the Agricultural Complex Building at
the Fairgrounds in order to provide enough space for all the scheduled events. The
larger location affords the opportunity to show more quilts along with having several additional special events and more vendors. The show is a two-day happening
and will begin on April 30th at 8:30am. Admission is $4 per person.
There will be approximately 200 quilts on display. There will be a variety of sizes
and styles that you will want to see. There will be king
size quilts all the way down to small wall hanging quilts.
Look for the different techniques used in creating these
quilts. You will see appliqué techniques and piecing that
was done by both machine and by hand.
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So Much Stuff We Can’t List it All!
See Our Selection of Vintage Clothing, Some Still with Tags!
Check Out Our As Seen on TV Items!
There will be three special displays this year. Quilts of
Valor will display quilts that will be included in the next
shipment of quilts sewn by the Guild members for
wounded soldiers. Challenge Quilts will show off wall
hangings that were created in black and white fabrics by
members. You will get to vote for your favorite one. Another display that you won’t want to miss is a special
Trunk Show by Verda Hopkins. It has been said that her
work will be a highlight of the show.
Quilt turning will take place on both days at 11am, 1pm
and 3pm where visitors will be able to watch as 20-25 antiques quilts and tops are displayed on an antique bed. As
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the stories and history of the quilts are told, the quilts are turned back to reveal
another special quilt underneath.
There will also be wearable art and home decorating items on display for viewing.
There will be a quilters’ boutique with items sewn by members. You will be able
to browse through the boutique for that unique gift for someone special. Vendors
will also be on hand so visitors will be able to enjoy some shopping for quilting
related items and fabrics.
Also during the show, there will be
special demonstrations of various techniques and tools and will be presented
by club members. Watch for the schedule of the demonstrations when you
arrive at the show.
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Quilters are encouraged to enter their
quilts in the Stitch & Share Quilt
Show. There is no charge to enter and
you may enter one or more. Quilts
will need to be pre-registered to be on
display. Old quilts, new quilts, large or
small quilts are being accepted. Also,
wall hangings, home décor and wearable art is being sought. Quilts will
need to be clean and in good repair and
have a 4-inch sleeve on the back for
hanging. If the quilt is an antique (50
years or older) , a sleeve is not needed.
24-hour security is provided. There is
no entry fee.
Another aspect of fun will be that people will be voting for their favorite
piece. As a special prize, the winner of
this Viewer’s Choice will not only win
a beautiful ribbon, but also a handcrafted quilt ladder. There will also be
handmade door prizes offered that the
members have been working hard to
make.
The Sparta First United Methodist
Women will be serving a morning
snack and lunch will be served from
11am-2pm. This will be a great advantage so you can enjoy more of the
show without having to leave for
lunch. Lunch will consist of a homemade pulled pork sandwich, cole slaw,
baked beans, beverage and a dessert
for only $7.
Mark your calendar for the Stitch &
Show Quilt Show happening at the
Agricultural Complex Building at the
White County Fairgrounds on April 30
and May 1st from 8:30am until 5pm.
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“I will work with the County Executive and County Commissioners to get the most out of our tax revenue. I want to continue to provide White County and it’s citizen’s the services
and reliability they have been accustomed to in the past.”
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Renovations at the American Legion Building:
John Hitchcock stands at the back door where Sparta
Glass fixed the hinges at no charge.
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A Few Words From Herman Hill,
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Ask not what the American Legion Post #99 can do for
you, ask what you can do for the American Legion. You
can start by supporting our Fundraising Program. We are
in dire need of an elevator for the building. We have disabled veterans and auxiliary members who would like to
attend our meetings, but are unable to climb the steps.
The American Legion needs $35,000 to purchase and
install this elevator. I am asking White County to help us
with this project. With your help, we can accomplish it.
Start today my making your donations to the American
Legion Post #99 Building Fund at First National Bank.
You may also drop by our office at 5 Liberty Square in
Sparta or call us at 836-3595. You can see things and
you say “why”. But I see that that never were and say
“why not”.
A Few Words From
John Hitchcock
The American Legion in Sparta has been renovating the
American Legion Building. The building was erected in
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1931, during the Depression. Since then, the building has needed many repairs and
improvements. To make this happen, we have been doing fundraising and taking
donations. Much has been done with much left to complete. One of the tasks was to
get the main back door’s hinges repaired. I called Sparta Glass to get a quote on
how much it would cost. He said he would come out and let me know as soon as he
could. Then Sparta Glass called me back and said that there would be no cost for
the repairs.
I would like to just say ‘Thank You’ from myself, any personnel working in the
American Legion Building and, of course, from the veterans that use that door.
Sparta Glass has made the door safer and easier to use.
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On the Issues…
A Personal Appeal...
“As we approach the 21st century in this
county, I believe we are going to need leaders who are decisive and forward-looking.
The construction of improved highway corridors through this county will give us a
unique opportunity to grow and improve. I
want to build a team of officials who will
aggressively go after new businesses and
work with our present companies to encourage expansion. We must work hard to
maintain the best possible school system
and a low-crime rate community. Our
county road system will need to be maintained and expanded to handle new growth.
We also must do everything possible to
provide the best possible fire protection and
emergency services. And I would like to see
us explore ways to offer more and better
services for the handicapped, our senior citizens and the young people of the county.
The point is there is lots of hard work to be
done to improve and expand the quality of
life in White County and it’s going to take
someone with vision and commitment to
get things moving again.”
“During the past 3 months, I’ve visited lots of
homes and talked with many, many people
throughout this county. Over and over, I keep
hearing the same comment—we need county
leaders who will get out there and make
things happen. Folks are looking for positive
and decisive leadership, not just more of the
same old thing. As County Executive, I would
try to provide that kind of leadership. I’m concerned about the future of this county. We
need to be modernizing and expanding our
community services. We need to be encouraging new industry and creating more jobs for
our citizens. And most important, we need officials who are more interested in getting
things done than in worrying about who gets
the credit. Instead of a lot of promises, I make
this commitment. I will give the people of this
county four years of honest, unselfish, positive
leadership. I will work hard for the future of
this county and the well-being of every citizen
who lives here. I would ask each of you to
again give me the chance to make a real difference.
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“My goal is to personally talk to every
voter during the campaign. If we don’t
get a chance to visit or talk, please give
me a call. I’d like for us to discuss any
concerns or questions you might have.”
—Tommy Denton
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Chartered by White
County Rotary Club, these boys held a Food for Families Food
Drive. They are seen here displaying donations given by local
people. Left to right is Blake Dodson, Garrett Wollery, Duncan
Welch, Adin Welch, Matt Roberts, Nathan Heady, Ethan McBride,
Jarett Young, Thomas Austin, Brian Allen, Isach Sullivan,
Luke Sullivan, Nate Eldridge, Tim Henry, Jesse Wilson,
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The Findlay United Methodist Church celebrated Scout Sunday with
the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America. In the back
row is Bobby Robinson, Paul and Vicky Allen, Jodi Mullins, Randall Day, Dallas Sullivan, Irene Sullivan and Lee
Kashdin. In the middle row is Bryce Wilcoxson, Jordan
Day, Isach Sullivan, Luke Sullivan, Tommy Mullins,
Courtney Wheatley, and Katilyn Jones.
Seated in the front is Jeremiah Miller,
Dominic Battaglia, Justin Jones, Zach
Miller, Alec Hladik, Justin Hladik, Patrick
Wheatley and Chole Maynard.
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To the Citizens of White County
I’m Gary Brogden. I have served as your Register of Deeds for the past nineteen years. When I
came to your door in 1990 to ask for this job, I did so with 13 years of experience in office management and handling real estate transactions that included real estate records research in White,
Van Buren, Warren and Cumberland County Register of Deeds offices. I did not ask you for a job
that I was not equipped to do.
My top priority has always been to make your Register of Deeds office the most accurate, error
free and lawful office that it can be, and I believe that we have.
I increased office hours from 35 to 45 per week to make your records more accessible to you.
I provided a comfortable area for genealogy research.
I introduced computer recording and indexing to make the recording process more efficient and
accessing records faster and easier.
I secured over $28,000 in private funding to rebind and laminate our oldest records, which had
deteriorated almost beyond repair.
I expanded our plat storage capability from only one size to three sizes of plats, thus providing
more flexibility to your surveyor, enabling him to provide you a better product.
I further improved the accessibility and security of your records by
scanning and displaying them on computer media. Your documents can now be viewed and printed from the lookup terminal
without lifting a book.
My staff and I have re-recorded on computer the complete records
back through and including 1990. All of the known subdivision
plats and restriction can now be accessed and printed from the
lookup terminals. Additionally, we have located and indexed most
of the old Church and Cemetery deeds for quick access. Our focus
is now on adding more real estate transfer documents to the computer index in order to serve you more quickly. We now have
these records back-indexed through the early nineteen-seventies.
If you choose to re-elect me as your Register of Deeds, I
assure you that I will continue to look for and implement
new improvements to your Register of Deeds office.
I enjoy the work I am doing
and would deeply appreciate
the opportunity to continue to
serve you.
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THERE ARE ABOUT 29 VOLUNTEERS at White County Community Hospital that do a variety of things. They greet folks coming into
the hospital, make coffee and raise money to help someone who is going into a medical career. Front L-R: Judy Sparkman, Dot Hudson,
Vicki Wehage, Frances Riggs, Nancy Estes, and Anna Whiteaker. Back Row L-R: Diane Smith, Jerry Beitz, Lela Campbell, Christine
Vieira, Rose Rice, Sandra Humphrey, Willie Townsend, Verdena Hutson, Sandra Heffron, Patricia Lake, Marilyn Ellis, Katherine Cooley.
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You’ve seen them-the ladies in pink at the information desk? Or maybe the men in
white doing some of the daily hospital chores? Men and women have been volunteering at White County Community Hospital since the 1980’s. They not only
“man” the gift shop, but volunteer their time in other areas of the hospital such as
maintenance, human resources or the kitchen. Some of the early volunteers were
Orlena Cope, Edith Palmer, Elizabeth Martin, Jewell Pitman, Myrtle Scott, Eunice
Shockley, Veva Everson, Lyda Roe Hollandsworth and Ruth Hale.
Ruth Hale became a volunteer in the fall of 1987. The gift shop was organized
shortly after that by Brooke Martin who was a hospital employee in the administrative office. Brooke served as volunteer coordinator, advisor and treasurer. Veva
Everson was the first president, Eunice Shockley was secretary.
Today, the volunteers purchase and sell all items in the Gift Shop, including the
popular Willow Tree figurines, mugs, specialty picture frames, plush items, candy,
flower arrangements and jewelry. The gift shop is open Monday through Friday
from 8am-4pm and is open to the public.
The proceeds from the gift shop and many other fundraisers such as bake sales and
book and jewelry fairs, all go into the Volunteer’s Scholarship Fund. These monies
currently provide for scholarships to seniors from White County High School who
are pursuing a health related career. Over the last ten years, the volunteers have
awarded 40 five-hundred dollar scholarships. There will be at least five scholarships
awarded this year.
“The more money we realize in sales, the more scholarships we can give out,” said
one of the volunteers. At one time, there were eight scholarships available! That is a
new goal, to match the number of scholarships that were given out in past years.
The volunteers are not only at the information desk to greet you and help you go on
about your way when you come into the White County Community Hospital, they
are also providing a useful and important service to White County. They are helping
the future medical professionals with the cost of schooling.
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I have 20 years of law enforcement experience. My experience
with the White County Sheriff’s Department includes K-9
Handler for 10 years, 4 years Counter-Drug Investigator
Supervisor, Hostage Negotiator. I attended many Meth Schools
and was named Deputy of the Year in 1999-2000. I was 2nd Shift Supervisor for 11 years.
In 1996, I became one of White County’s K-9 Handlers to fight the war on drugs that seems to plague
White County, destroy our homes and family and rob our children of everything. I took an oath to uphold the
Law when I became a certified police officer and when meth hit our county, I made
another oath to clean up the drugs in White County and educate everyone on the meth epidemic.
I worked hard on duty and spent many off duty hours working with the school programs,
Just Say No & D.A.R.E.
If elected sheriff, I vow to all of White County that I will fight this war on meth and any drugs
that is on our streets and in our communities with everything I have. I will work everyday on the drug
problems our county faces, not just around election time. Our children are our future.
So, lets make our county safe for everyone. I am a servant of God and a servant to the people.
I know that I’ll face many challenges.
If elected, I promise to serve the people with respect and uphold the law that we are governed by.
I ask for your Support and Vote on May 4th and Hope that You’ll Give me the
Opportunity to Serve as Your Next Sheriff of White County. God Bless.
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Master Barber. It just may be something that is in his
blood. His grandfather, Horace Parks, was born in
DeRossett and started being a barber in 1959 in the
Navy. Horace and his brother-in-law, Bobby Gilliam,
worked together in Sparta where they barbered for years.
Chad is proud to be using the same barber chair that his
grandpa used several years back in his shop. Chad even
has the use of some of the same equipment they had
used.
Chad graduated White County High School and went to
barber school in September, 2000. He decided on this
career because he wasn’t enjoying working 3rd shift at
Kroger. By 2007, he was teaching barber school. He
worked in Crossville for a while before coming back to
his hometown.
Scott’s Barber Shop offers all the trends in men’s hair
cuts. Straight razor shaves are $7, flat tops are $8 and if
you are active military, there is a special for you! There
is a discount for senior citizen’s as well. Chad will do
women’s cuts for only $12.
Chad is open Tuesday’s through Friday’s from 8am until
5pm. He’s open on Saturday from 7am until 2pm. Stop
in and say hi and tell him the Sparta Magazine sent you.
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Tobacco Transition Payment Program
The White-Van Buren Putnam Farm Service Agency is now accepting Tobacco Transition Payment Program contract changes and/or transfers.
These transfers can be to a family member or contract revisions may be needed because of the death of the person who is enrolled in the Tobacco Transition Payment Program.
If the transfer of the contract is to a
family member, the living contract
holder must revise the contract by filing form CCC-971. A family member
is defined as a parent, grandparent, or
other direct lineal ancestor, child or
other direct lineal descendant, spouse,
or sibling of a tobacco quota holder or
tobacco producer receiving the payment.
If the transfer of the contract is because of death of the contract holder,
we must receive a copy of the death
certificate. The surviving spouse is
entitled to the payment and may sign
a new contract without regard to any
will or other document prepared by
the deceased contract holder. If no
surviving spouse exists, a person allowed under State law to distribute the
assets of the deceased contract holder
and attest that there is no surviving
spouse to receive the contract benefits
may revise the contract. This is usually the Executor or the Administrator
of the estate.
I am confident in my ability to serve you in the office of Register of Deeds of White County.
When you come in, you will be met with a friendly face and will be politely asked what we
can help you with. I am confident I can satisfy your needs or help steer you in the right
direction. If any updates are needed in the office, they will be made.
I am confident I can do a good job if you elect me Democratic candidate for Register of
Deeds of White County on May 4, 2010.
I appreciate your vote and thank you.
If you have any questions concerning
this matter, please contact the Farm
Service Agency at 749 Millers Point
Rd, Sparta, TN or at 931-738-7822.
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THE RAILROAD SECTION HOUSE MUSEUM: is one of the stops
during the Bon Air History Fair’s tour of Ravenscroft held on May
2. Above, James Welch and WC Bohannon discuss history of the
coal mining communities while visiting the museum.
Thanks from Carol MacIntosh
Everywhere I go, I hear how wonderful a gift it was that I donated
the old railroad section house to the people of White County and that
it is really very nice, but that was only the beginning of seeing my
dream become a reality. This wonderful museum, this dream, wouldn’t have come true without the efforts of all you wonderful people.
I want to thank you all. The Historical Society Officers and it’s
members: Linda Mackie, Doris Welch, Carolyn Holland, Glenda
Bryant, Bill Hurteau, Brenda Templeton, Carolyn Carr, June England, Marie Rollins, Don Graham, Betty Bryant, Terrie Walker,
Pearl Brock, William C. Colley, Jr., Betty Johnson and all the workers that worked so very hard to restore the old house. It’s a wonderful piece of history that is now the beautiful museum it is today.
But a special thanks you goes out to Herd Sullivan for all his effort
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our Mountain. Without his help and all he has done, this museum
never would have happened. And last, but not least, thank you
Belinda Elsberry and your wonderful newspaper, the Sparta Magazine. It truly is a home town paper with so much interest of both past
and present.
If I’ve missed anyone, I’m sorry, my thanks to you also.
So, if you haven’t been to Bon Air Mountain to see this wonderful
museum of the past and it’s history, you need to make it a point to
visit it soon. You won’t be disappointed.
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White Co. Investing in Future Industry & Job Growth
News Release Brought to you by The Sparta/White Co. Chamber of Commerce
With an eye toward the future, White County Commissioners vote to
continue their investment into the Upper Cumberland Airport Industrial Park at their April meeting of the county legislative body and will
begin construction on a road into the Industrial Park.
“Essentially this vote moves White County job growth forward in a
very positive way,” said Herd Sullivan, White County Executive.
“With our central location and access to Interstate 40 and Highway
111, we look for the Airport Industrial Park to be the first of many
growth patterns in the county.”
Sullivan explained that several doors have opened recently leading to
the need for aggressive action on the part of the county to take advantage of the current business climate growth. With industrial expansion
in Middle Tennessee including such names as Hemlock in Clarksville,
Volkswagen in Chattanooga and Volker in Cleveland, White County
must prepare for these opportunities.
“White County sits in the perfect location, just a couple of miles from
Interstate 40, with Highway 111, a four lane divided highway running
through it north and south, and this particular location adjacent to the
Airport the opportunities are there – but only if we are prepared to take
advantage of them,” said Sullivan. “That is why this vote was so important. Most companies are not looking for just land that will take
several months to prepare. They want a building ready and infrastructure ready and if we don’t have it – they will just move on to some
place that is ready. ”
“With the downturn of the economy in the past couple of years, we are
very pleased to announce that we have obtained a letter of commitment
from an area developer to build a spec building in the Airport Industrial Park as soon as the infrastructure is funded,” said Wallace Austin.
Austin, who is the President of the Sparta – White County Chamber of
Commerce as well as a White County Commissioner, gave a timeline
of events leading to this stage.
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White County obtained an option on the property, approximately 63 acres, adjacent to the Upper Cumberland
Regional Airport in 2007 and purchased the property in
2008. The UCRA is considered one of the “jewels” of the
Upper Cumberland, with a 6,700-foot runway, with
strengthened runways, large apron areas that can accommodate heavier aircraft, and both ILS and GPS precision
approaches and aircraft hangar space.
In 2009 and 2010, additional steps forward on this project
have been made. Engineering work on the road was completed last year and construction will begin as soon as
possible. The proposed building will be a 50,000 square
foot building with 30-foot eaves, which is a standard of
today’s industrial guidelines.
Sullivan applauded the White County Commissioners for
their commitment to this investment into job growth creation in the county and in fact the region.
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SPARTA SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITY CALENDAR
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Tue
Wed
Thu
MAY 2010
Fri
Sat
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Sparta Senior Center
321 E. Bronson St., Sparta, TN 836-3663
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10AM Yoga
12PM Bingo
1:30PM LC Singing
1:30-2:30 Supper
4:30 Covered Dish/Game -ight
5:30-8PM Dance Class
4. 9AM Art Class
10AM BP
12PM Bingo
1:30-2:30 Supper
5. 9AM Exercise
9AM Art Class
10AM Concert
11AM Buffet
12PM Gospel Singing
2PM Strength Class
1:30-2:30 Supper
6. 8AM Short
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9AM Inspiration Class
9AM Art Class
12PM Sr.Express
Birthday Party/
Life Care Bingo
7. 9AM Exercise
10AM Yoga
2PM -HC
Singing
12:30PM Line
Dance Class
8
10. 9AM Exercise & Art Class
10AM Yoga
12PM Bingo
1:30PM LC Singing
1:30-2:30 Supper
5:30-8PM Dance Class
11. 9AM Art Class
10AM BP
12PM Bingo
1:30-2:30 Supper
12. 9AM Exercise
9AM Art Class
10AM Concert 11AM Buffet
12PM Gospel Singing
2PM Strength Class
1:30-2:30 Supper
13. 8AM Breakfast
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9AM Art Class
12PM Bingo
9AM Exercise
10AM Yoga
12:30PM Line
Dance Class
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Singing
15.
17. 9AM Exercise & Art Class
10AM Yoga
12PM Bingo
1:30PM LC Singing
1:30-2:30 Supper
5:30-8PM Dance Class
18. 9AM Art Class
10AM BP
12PM Bingo
1:30-2:30 Supper
4:30 Board Meeting
19. 9AM Exercise
9AM Art Class
10AM Concert 11AM Buffet
12PM Gospel Singing
2PM Strength Class
1:30-2:30 Supper
20. 8AM Short
Order Breakfast
9AM Inspiration
Class
9AM Art Class
12PM Bingo
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10AM Yoga
12:30PM Line
Dance Class
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Singing
22.
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10AM Yoga
12PM Bingo
1:30PM LC Singing
1:30-2:30 Supper
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2PM Strength Class
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9AM Art Class
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10AM Yoga
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