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Annie 12.9.09
Dear Annie: My outgoing, popular and smart daughter, “Lizzy,” graduated from high school last June. During the school year, there was an investigation into rumors of inappropriate conduct between a male teacher and my daughter. Lizzy assured me nothing was going on. A few days later, the principal informed me that the rumors were not true and Lizzy was in the clear.
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Argus Hamilton
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody?
Golf Digest’s cover article, printed too soon to retract, is called Top Ten Tips Obama Can Take from Tiger Woods. The cover shows Tiger posing as the president’s caddy. Next month’s cover shows Bill Clinton caddying and giving tips to Tiger Woods.
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Argus Hamilton |
Soft on manhood
By TOM PURCELL
The end of the year is upon us — a fine time for a fellow to dwell on the larger matters.
Such as this: Why are men turning into a bunch of softies?
I’ve been following this transformation for some time.
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Tom Purcell |
Knoxville attorney to speak at UT Martin commencement
The Messenger 12.09.09
Ford Little, Knoxville attorney and past president of the University of Tennessee Alumni Association, will deliver the fall commencement address at the University of Tennessee at Martin at 11 a.m. Dec. 19 in the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center.
About 635 degrees are expected to be awarded.
Little (UT Knoxville 1986) earned a law degree from Vanderbilt University. He is a partner with the law firm of Woolf, McClane, Bright, Allen and Carpenter and devotes the majority of his practice to representing construction companies. Read More ...
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U of M Law School facility opening to be marked with black-tie gala
The Messenger 12.09.09
By KEVIN FREKING
Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday it will focus more resources on small water systems nationwide in an effort to improve the enforcement of safe drinking water laws.
The agency will also move repeat violators to the top of the list for stricter monitoring and pay special attention to ensure children are not exposed to toxic water supplies at school drinking fountains. Read More ...
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Building permits, November 2009
The Messenger 12.09.09
The following is a list of Union City’s monthly building permits for November, submitted by the Union City Department of Planning and Code Enforcement. The activity list includes the applicant, project address, project cost and a brief description of the work listed on the building permit. Read More ...
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Crime of the Week, Dec. 7-11, 2009
The Messenger 12.09.09
REWARD
Be A Crime Stopper
The theft of jewelry recently from a Union City home has been targeted this week by Crime Stoppers.
Three items of jewelry were stolen from a residence at 1317 South Sunswept Drive in Union City sometime between Nov. 1 and Nov. 5, according to Union City police. Read More ...
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Deed transfers, Dec. 1-8, 2009
The Messenger 12.09.09
The following deed transfers were filed Dec. 1-8 in the office of Obion County Register of Deeds Vicky Long.
The transfers listed exclude deeds of trust (mortgages on real estate) and any miscellaneous instruments recorded in the register’s office. The list is published in its entirety, without exception, from record books in the register’s office.
Amounts are not shown for true quitclaim deeds, or deeds in which a husband and wife divide property. Deeds conveying property to a state, the federal government or a city are exempt from the state transfer tax. Read More ...
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Divorces, Nov. 25-Dec. 8, 2009
The Messenger 12.09.09
The following divorces or annulments were granted Nov. 25-Dec. 8 by Chancellor W. Michael Maloan and were filed in the office of Obion County Clerk & Master Paula Rice. All Chancery Court divorces and annulments are listed, without exception, and are only listed once final decrees or orders are signed by the chancellor. Read More ...
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Obion County General Sessions, Dec. 1-3, 2009
The Messenger 12.09.09
The following cases were disposed of Dec. 1, Dec. 2 and Dec. 3 in Obion County General Sessions Court by Judge Jimmy Smith, or fines paid before scheduled court appearances, and were recorded in the dockets in the office of Obion County Circuit Court Clerk Harry Johnson.
The cases listed exclude routine traffic violations, civil cases and cases that are dismissed. All others are published, including judicial diversions, without exception. Read More ...
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State audit criticizes Tennessee wildlife groups
NASHVILLE (AP) — A state audit raised questions about whether two wildlife agencies are protecting two species of fish.
The audit released Monday criticizes the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.
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TVA says repair work will kill fish
CHATTANOOGA (AP) — A Tennessee Valley Authority repair project will kill fish at Raccoon Mountain near Chattanooga following maintenance work last month that also killed fish in the same mountaintop reservoir.
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Area support groups
Al-Anon and Alateen are simple and positive 12-step programs that work for those with family members or friends who have drinking problems or are alcoholics. Meetings are at 8 Tuesday nights at St. James Episcopal Church at 422 Church St. in Union City. For more info., call 885-3039 or 335-3228.
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Experts: Placebo power behind many natural cures
Editor’s note: Ten years and $2.5 billion in research have found no cures from alternative medicine. Yet these mostly unproven treatments are now mainstream and used by more than a third of all Americans. This is one in an occasional Associated Press series on their use and potential risks.
By M. MARCHIONE
AP Medical Writer
People looking for natural cures will be happy to know there is one. Two words explain how it works: “I believe.”
It’s the placebo effect — the ability of a dummy pill or a faked treatment to make people feel better, just because they expect that it will. It’s the mind’s ability to alter physical symptoms, such as pain, anxiety and fatigue.
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Groups try simple steps to avoid hospital rebound
WASHINGTON (AP) — Talk about unnecessary misery: One in five Medicare patients winds up back in the hospital within a month — even worse, one in four patients with heart failure.
A major push is under way around the country to cut rehospitalizations, in part by arming patients with simple steps to keep their recovery on track — like getting past harried receptionists for quicker follow-up doctor visits, and reducing medication confusion.
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SF sweep not satisfying for Union City
Both Union City teams held South Fulton to under 50 points.
Both UC squads won by double digits.
However, neither Twister coach was satisfied after their respective District 14A openers.
The Lady Tornadoes held off a late South Fulton charge to claim a 52-42 decision in a game termed as “sloppy basketball” by UC girls’ coach Eddie Suiter.
“It’s a district victory on the road,” Suiter said when coming up with a positive that came out of Tuesday’s win. “I didn’t think we played very hard. We were trying to find the right combo of girls to put out there, but never could tonight.” Read More ...
By KENNETH COKER, Messenger Sports Reporter |
Messenger Sports Briefs for December 9
Briefly
UC softball program
hosting dinner Sat.
The Union City High School softball team is hosting a Bar-B-Que chicken dinner on Dec. 12 prior to the school’s basketball twinbill with Obion Central.
The meal, which will be served in the school’s Commons Area, is slated to begin at 4:30 p.m. and be available through 6:30.
Tickets are $6 each or four can be purchased for $20.
All UCHS softball players are selling tickets and they can be purchased at both Town and Country Dry Cleaners and Stay it in Stitches in Union City. Read More ...
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Bailout watchdog: Crisis response worked, somewhat
By DANIEL WAGNER
AP Business Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government’s $700 billion bailout of the financial system helped prevent an all-out panic last fall but hasn’t met many of the targets Congress set out, a watchdog panel says.
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Groundbreaking held for $10M Jefferson Davis library
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Bertram Hayes-Davis says the $10.5 million project to rebuild the Jefferson Davis Presidential Library and Museum is another opportunity to show his great, great grandfather’s legacy shouldn’t be limited to a fight to preserve slavery.
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President Obama using grab-bag approach to fight recession
By MARTIN CRUTSINGER
AP Economics Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Franklin Roosevelt, confronted with the worst economic crisis in the nation’s history, wrote the book on government jobs programs. Since FDR, presidents have been less ambitious because the economic challenges they faced were less severe.
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WWII vet had Hitler’s art book on his bookshelf
By JAMIE STENGLE
Associated Press Writer
DALLAS (AP) — After fighting his way across Europe during World War II, John Pistone was among the U.S. soldiers who entered Adolf Hitler’s home nestled in the Bavarian Alps as the war came to a close.
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WWII vet had Hitler’s art book on his bookshelf
By JAMIE STENGLE
Associated Press Writer
DALLAS (AP) — After fighting his way across Europe during World War II, John Pistone was among the U.S. soldiers who entered Adolf Hitler’s home nestled in the Bavarian Alps as the war came to a close.
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LaRussa confident in Big Mac; Cards spend big bucks on Penny
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tony La Russa is confident Mark McGwire will do fine as the Cardinals’ hitting coach. Among the reasons the St. Louis manager is certain: Big Mac has already started his new job.
“I think it’s going to work,” La Russa asserted Tuesday at the baseball winter meetings.
A day earlier, former Cardinals manager and newly elected Hall of Famer Whitey Herzog said he thought McGwire might change his mind and back out. Herzog wondered whether McGwire would want to deal with questions about steroids.
“I know how seriously he considered it,” La Russa said. “I think he has demonstrated to some of us that he has a lot to offer as a hitting coach.”
La Russa said he’s spoken regularly to McGwire and gets no sense the former slugger is having second thoughts. McGwire has been talking to St. Louis hitters and watching tape, La Russa said.
“I know the conversations I’ve had with him,” La Russa said. “We’ll be lucky to have him.” Read More ...
By BEN WALKER, AP Baseball Writer |
Tiger’s mother in-law OK now
OCOEE, Fla. (AP) — A panicking woman calls 911 from Tiger Woods’ Orlando-area mansion, telling the dispatcher that her mother had collapsed.
“Oh my God! Hurry up,” the woman says as a child is heard crying in the background.
Wood’s mother-in-law, Barbro Holmberg, was rushed to a hospital early Tuesday with stomach pains.
Although she was released about 11 hours later and returned to the pro golfer’s house, the event touched off the second media frenzy in two weeks surrounding Woods’ carefully guarded private life. Read More ...
By TAMARA LUSH, Associated Press Writer |
Conference champ Crimson Tide rolls up most top SEC honors
ATLANTA (AP) — After an undefeated romp through the season, No. 1 Alabama kept right on rolling when the honors were handed out on The Associated Press All-Southeastern Conference team Monday.
The Crimson Tide picked off the top three individual awards: running back Mark Ingram was named Offensive Player of the Year, linebacker Rolando McClain led the vote for the top defensive player and Nick Saban claimed his second straight Coach of the Year honor.
The only award that didn’t go to Alabama? Freshman of the Year, which was won by Vanderbilt running back and return specialist Warren Norman.
Alabama routed defending national champion Florida in the SEC championship game this past weekend and will face Texas for the BCS title.
Not surprisingly, there was plenty of crimson on the AP’s first team, which included seven Tide players, more than any other school. Read More ...
By PAUL NEWBERRY, AP Sports Writer |
Benefit planned
The Messenger, December 9, 2009
There will be a benefit chili supper and auction to assist motorcycle wreck victim Don “Poodle” Bloxom of Obion Saturday at 6 p.m. at D&J’s Lounge at 328 East Main St. in Obion. Read More ...
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Blood donors sought
The Messenger, December 9, 2009
On Thursday from noon-6 p.m., the LIFELINE Bloodmobile will visit South Fulton Elementary School.
“Please join volunteers as they become ‘Holiday Heroes’ by helping save lives here in West Tennessee,” a spokesman said. “During the holidays, we often don’t have time to do everything we plan to, like giving blood. Most of us are so busy with shopping, cooking and festivities that our blood donation falls to the bottom of our ‘To Do’ list. However, the need for blood never takes a holiday. West Tennessee patients are counting on blood donors, like you, to make sure blood is available when they need it during this special season. Please, be a holiday hero and give blood. Read More ...
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Delphians to meet
The Messenger, December 9, 2009
Delphian Review Club will meet Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the home of Pat Wade for the annual Christmas luncheon. Co-hostesses will be Betty Smith and Gail Latimer. Read More ...
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Lawyer suspended
The Messenger, December 9, 2009
A Martin lawyer has been temporarily suspended and placed on disability inactive status.
The Tennessee Supreme Court issued an order Nov. 24 temporarily suspending Kyle Eric Crowe’s license to practice law, pursuant to Section 4.3 of Rule 9, for alleged misappropriation of client funds for Crowe’s own use. Read More ...
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Library party slated
The Messenger, December 9, 2009
On Saturday, the Obion County Public Library will be hosting its annual Christmas party for the children of Obion County. There will be snacks and crafts available for the children. Read More ...
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OES to meet in Troy
The Messenger, December 9, 2009
Union City Chapter 165 Order of Eastern Star will meet at the Masonic Lodge on the corner of West Church and South Second streets Thursday at 7:30 p.m. for a business meeting. Read More ...
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Recycling continues
The Messenger, December 9, 2009
While the Recycle Now Obion County! project organized by the 2008-09 Leadership Obion County class has completed its work, there are still opportunities to recycle for residents of Obion County, according to the county’s Solid Waste director Mike Cary. Read More ...
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Seniors alerted
The Messenger, December 9, 2009
Seniors in Obion County who are 50 years old or older are reminded to be preparing for the annual Northwest Area Agency Senior Olympics, which will be April 19-May 4, 2010. Read More ...
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Stalking charged
The Messenger, December 9, 2009
A Union City man was arrested Tuesday night on a stalking charge stemming from alleged contact with a local woman.
Frank Bernard Boykin, 37, of 810 Mercer St., Union City, was arrested at 9:15 p.m. at his home on a warrant charging him with aggravated stalking, according to a Union City Police Department report. Read More ...
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To serve treats
The Messenger, December 9, 2009
Members of Hornbeak Woodmen of the World Lodge 196 will be at Hornbeak City Hall Saturday following the Christmas parade to serve cookies and hot cocoa. Read More ...
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WOW to meet
The Messenger, December 9, 2009
Hornbeak Woodmen of the World Lodge 196 will meet Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Boyette’s Dining Room at Reelfoot Lake for the Christmas celebration. Santa Claus will be a special guest from 5:45-6:15 p.m., a spokesman said. Read More ...
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‘Hog’ Tate
The Messenger, December 9, 2009
Completed arrangements are being announced for Eddie Lee “Hog” Tate, 55, of Union City, who died Dec. 4, 2009, at his home.
Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Rawls Funeral Home in Union City, with interment following in East View Cemetery. The Rev. Richard Davis will officiate.
Friends may call at the funeral home Friday from 11 a.m. until the hour of services. Read More ...
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Mary Catherine Talley
The Messenger, December 9, 2009
Mary Catherine (Marshall) Talley, 80, of Martin died Dec. 7, 2009, at Van Ayer Manor Nursing Home in Martin.
Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Murphy Funeral Home in Martin, with Rev. Jerry Powell officiating. Burial will follow there in East Side Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Terry Marshall, Ronnie Bynum, Donnie Bynum, David McNatt, Woody Brundige and Joe Brundige. Read More ...
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Rural party crashers
A couple in Virginia have recently made quite a name for themselves by crashing a White House party. They desperately wanted to feel like “somebodies” so they got all dressed up and managed to find a way into the back yard of the White House for a state dinner. They assumed that if they got their pictures taken with some famous political figures word would get out that they had “socially arrived.”
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Golden Living Center announces events
The Golden Living Center in Union City has announced the following activities for Dec. 10-19 at the center.
Thursday: The beauty shop will be open all day, with services provided by Metta Sisk of Union City. At 9 a.m., the Coffee Club will meet. Exchange Street Church of Christ in Union City will visit and hold Bible study at 10. A clay sculpture class will be held in the north dayroom at 10:30. The arts and crafts class will make ornaments at 2 p.m. Reelfoot Baptist Church near Union City will hold services and host a party for the residents at 7.
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Movie producer Tyler Perry’s mother dies
ATLANTA (AP) — Movie producer Tyler Perry says his mother, Willie Maxine Perry, has died.
His mother was 64. Tyler Perry announced the news of the Tuesday death on his Web site, where he thanked fans for their prayers.
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Miss Fuzzell, Burnett united in marriage
Bradi Leanne Fuzzell and Perry Benjamin “Ben” Burnett, both of Union City, were recently united in marriage during a beautiful late evening candlelight ceremony at First Baptist Church in Union City.
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