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Commission postpones request for
BOE employee pay raises
The Cheatham County Commission tioned the use of the money. Binkley
voted Monday to postpone a decision said based on his calculations an
on allowing the Cheatham County employee being paid $7.50 an hour
School Board to use money from the would receive about $8 more per
district’s fund balance for employee week. Based on his own indepen-
pay raises. dent research Binkley said there are
The request was to use $850,000 P o s t a l P a t r o n
currently 87 school employees who
from fund balance to provide a earn over $50,000 per year. He said
five-percent, across-the-board pay November 24, 2014 www.exchangehotspot.com Exchange Newsgroup, Inc.
a five percent pay raise for those em-
SHS Band wins multiple awards
raise for all school employees. School ployees will cost about $250,000. He
officials said the requested amount expressed concern over the proposed
would fund the raise from January pay raises because those on the lower
to June. The school system’s fund side of the pay scale would not see
balance is around $7 million, and just much of an increase.
last month, the commission approved He continued, “I wish we had the
allowing the use of $350,000 from the money where everyone could make
fund balance to attract and retain bus good money like the surrounding
drivers. counties. We have a revenue prob-
Tara Watson, Chief Academic Offi- lem in Cheatham County. We have
cer for Cheatham County, presented EMT’s, the people you call when you
data to commissioners outlining how are having a heart attack, making
much Cheatham County teachers, $9.53 an hour. They need a pay raise
supervisors and support staff earn too.”
compared to counties in the mid- Jordan told Curtis, “This is so
state as well as comparable counties, different for us. In the past everyone
by population, across the state. She has had to dig within their existing
said the raises are needed because the budgets when they wanted to do
county loses teachers to surrounding something. We have stayed aways
counties where they can earn up to The Sycamore High School Marching War Eagle Band was photographed
from fund balances as much as pos- this past week with their awards for the 2014 Marching Season. Their show
$12,000 more annually.
Commissioner Gary Binkley ques- “It Will Rain” featured songs: Umbrella/Singing In The Rain, It Will Rain,
Continued, COMMISSION p. 6 The Storm and Somewhere Over The Rainbow. Band Directors: Andrew
Gaskill and Adrian Baker. Additional Staff: Kris Justice (Drum Tech), Cody
Obits, p. 4 Sports, p. 10 Satterwhite (Front Ensemble Tech), Kristin Jefferson and Renee Gregg (Color
Guard). Drum Majors: Amy Bosley and Maura Cauley. The band won awards
Crime, p. 7 Pet of the Week, p. 9 at all five of the competitions it attended.
Classifieds, p. 16 Public Notices, p. 17
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Obituaries
BEAVERS, Bonnie Lou, age 67, of 86, passed away on Tuesday, November Dempsey Hunter; and her son, Dean again on Saturday from 11AM till the
the Martin’s Chapel community in 18, 2014. He was born in Russellville, Hunter. She is survived by her son, hour of service.He was born June 27,
Robertson County, died Wednesday, Arkansas, on July 11, 1928, to Arlie Reginald Hunter; daughter, Sheila Hunter 1959 in Davidson County, TN. He is
November 12, 2014 at her home. Arthel Davis and Virgie Bishop Davis. Bullington (Ramsey); and granddaughter, survived by his parents, Bill and Linda
Funeral services were conducted Johnny was a member of Gray’s Point Courtney Hunter. Funeral service was Wilkinson of Pleasant View; broth-
November 17 with burial in the Martin’s Baptist Church. He worked under the November 20, 2014, with burial in Head’s ers, Franklin (Michelle) Wilkinson of
Chapel cemetery. Mrs. Beavers was last four sheriff administrations for Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery in Ashland City, Andy (Teri) Wilkinson of
born February 8, 1947 in Clarksville, to Cheatham County from 1983 to 2014. He Cedar Hill. Cheatham County Funeral Ashland City; and sister, Gwen Wilkinson
Richard and Winnie Lisenbee Aguiar. was a warrant/court officer for Cheatham Home. McCollum of Marietta, Georgia.
She was a homemaker and of the Baptist County for five years. He was a member SHEPARD, Randall “Randy” Terriall, Memorial contributions may be made to
faith. She is preceded in death by her of the Tennessee Sunshine Travelers. He age 60 of Stroudsville, died Wednesday, the Nashville Rescue Mission. Donations
father, Richard Aguiar and two brothers, is predeceased by his parents; his daugh- November 12, 2014, at St. Thomas West may be sent in care of Austin and Bell
Richard Aguiar, Sr. and Richard Aguiar, ters, Lynn Paulsen and Patricia Kelsey; Hospital in Nashville. Funeral ser- Funeral Home. Austin & Bell Funeral
Jr. Survivors include her husband, his brothers, Audie Neal Davis and Jackie vices were conducted November 14th Home in Pleasant View is in charge of
Alan Beavers; mother, Winnie Aguiar and Ricky Garrison; his sister, Joyce with burial in Shepard Cemetery. Mr. these arrangements. (615) 746-4433 www.
of Nashville; daughters, Patty Sparks Pinkerton and his son-in-law Donald Shepard was born February 12, 1954 in austinandbell.com
of Lebanon, Linda (Mike) Henson of Hopsing Pilkinton. He is survived by his Springfield, Tennessee to the late Roy and WILSON, Malcolm “Mac” Anderson,
Seligman, MO, and Stephanie (Bobby) wife of 40 years, Christine Davis; chil- Verdie Holt Shepard. He was a Drywall age 81, of Pleasant View, died Monday,
Harvey of Fayetteville, AR; brothers, dren, Douglas Kilmartin (Debbie), Gail Finisher, Tobacco Farmer, and a member November 17, 2014 at NHC in
Donald (Rose) Aguiar of Hermitage, Bulsok (Marty), Judy Pilkinton, Joseph of Harmony Baptist Church. In addition Springfield, Tennessee. Funeral services
David (Shari) Aguiar of Nashville, and Davis (Sherry), Scott Davis (Cammy), to his parents, he is preceded in death were conducted November 19 with
Steve (Tammy) Aguiar of Springfield; 9 Jeanne Bean, Robbie Hammersly (Dale), by his sister, Mary Bettye Leavell; nieces, burial in EverRest of Cheatham. Mr.
grandchildren and 10 great-grandchil- Jessica Hogue (Chris), Connie Schutt Jan Nadeau and Jill Elliott; father-in-law, Wilson was born March 29, 1933 in
dren. Austin & Bell Funeral Home in (Ray), Michael Yearta (Linda), and F.E. Head; sisters-in-law, Joann Shepard Cheatham County, Tennessee to the late
Pleasant View was in charge of arrange- Becky Rich (Jeff); son-in-laws Darryl and Amelya Shepard. He is survived Turner and Una Brown Wilson. He was
ments. (615) 746-4433 www.austinand- Paulsen and Jim Kelsey; brother, Jerry by his wife of 38 years, Leann Shepard; employed with Tennessee Department
bell.com Davis (Pearl); sisters, Alice Ellert (Frank) son, Jason (Anna) Shepard of Cedar of Transportation for 22 years and
CAPPS, Shirley Temple, age 77, and Phyllis Smith; 22 grandchildren, 23 Hill; grandson, Joseph Emmitt Shepard served as the Cheatham County Road
passed away at her home on Saturday, great-grandchildren and numerous nieces of Cedar Hill; brothers, R.C. Shepard of Superintendent for 9 years. Upon retir-
Nov 15, 2014. She was born in and nephews. A celebration service was Stroudsville, Ray “Buster” Shepard of ing from the county he and his partners
Nashville, to Joe Odom and Ruby held November 21, 2014, with burial in Clarksville, Rocky (Joanne) Shepard of formed BL&W Development. He was a
Meadows Odom on Nov 21, 1936. She EverRest of Cheatham in Pleasant View. Stroudsville; and mother-in-law, Theresa veteran of the U.S. Army and member
is preceded in death by her parents; her Honorary pallbearers are grandchil- Head of Springfield. Memorial contri- of Heads Free Will Baptist Church. In
husband of 63 years, Charlie Capps; dren and great-grandchildren and the butions may be made to the American addition to his parents, he is preceded
daughter, Shirley Annette McCoy; Cheatham County Sheriff ’s Department. Diabetes Association, American in death by his brothers, F.E. and Robert
brothers, Howard and Junior Odom; In lieu of flowers, donations in Big Gun’s Heart Association, American Kidney Wilson. He is survived by his wife of 51
sisters, Christine Underwood and Jean memory may be made to the Tennessee Foundation, American Cancer Society, or years Eddie Mae “Charlie” Wilson; son,
Capps. She is survived by her three Sunshine Travelers to support the Ronald Jo Byrns Athletic Association. All con- Andy (Stacie) Wilson of Orange Beach,
sons: Charles Ricky Capps, Jim Ray McDonald House. Cheatham County tributions should be made payable to the Alabama; daughter, Lisa (Jamie) Ellis
Capps and Ben Capps (Blanca); broth- Funeral Home. appropriate organization and may be sent of Springfield, Tennessee; brother, Ray
ers, Joe and Odell Odom; sister, Petey; HUNTER, Sherry Gupton, age 78, in care of Austin and Bell Funeral Home. Wilson of Pleasant View; grandson, Bryce
10 grandchildren and 8 great-grand- passed away on Sunday, November 16, Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant Ellis of Springfield; and granddaughter,
children. Shirley was a member of 2014. She was born in Montgomery View was in charge of arrangements. Emma Grace Wilson of Orange Beach,
Friendship Free Will Baptist Church in County, Tennessee, on May 12, 1936, (615) 746-4433 www.austinandbell.com Alabama. In lieu of flowers, the family
Ashland City, for 42 years and a home- to Arthur Linus Gupton and Buna WILKERSON, William “Billy” requests memorial contributions may be
maker. Funeral service was November Nicholson Gupton. Sherry was a member Gordon, Jr., age 55, of Pleasant View, died made to Heads Free Will Baptist Church
19, 2014, with burial in Friendship of the Ashland City United Methodist Tuesday, November 18, 2014. Funeral Building Fund. Donations may be sent
Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery in Church for many years. Sherry was an services will be conducted Saturday, in care of Austin and Bell Funeral Home.
Ashland City. In lieu of flowers, dona- excellent cook. She loved her church, her November 22, 2014 at 1 o’clock pm in the Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant
tions may be made to the Friendship family, enjoyed playing bridge with her chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home View was in charge of these arrange-
Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery friends, and enjoyed going to Tennessee in Pleasant View. Burial will follow in ments. (615) 746-4433 www.austinand-
Fund. Cheatham County Funeral Home. Walking Horse shows. She is preceded EverRest of Cheatham. The family will bell.com
DAVIS, Johnny “Big Gun” Arthel, age in death by her parents; her husband, receive friends on Friday 3-8:00PM and
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SWAT team responds to PV neighborhood
On Tuesday night around 6:00 p.m. house and now getting the help he
authorities were called to a residence needs. The SWAT team and Sheriff ’s
on Hunt Lane in Pleasant View after a Lt. Jonathan Coulon helped to end
man reportedly threatened suicide and the stand off by talking the subject
had barricaded himself in a bedroom out of the home.
armed with a semi-automatic rifle. The SWAT team is made up of
Cheatham County Sheriff Mike members of law enforcement from
Breedlove and Pleasant View Police across the county and the three
Chief Tad Wheeler at the scene town police forces of Pleasant View,
activated the county’s SWAT team. Ashland City, and Kingston Springs.
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COMMISSION(cont. from p. 1) Commission Chairman Jordan told Jarreau, Connie Mayo, Walter Weakley, ploy about 45-50 people, many from
Curtis there would only need to be Eugene Evans, Jimmy Hedgepath and Cheatham County. They plan to refur-
one major amendment brought to the Betty Ramsey. Voting no were Tim bish a storage building on the property
sible.” He explained that reoccurring Williamson, Dale McCarver, Don- and construct a new 5,200 square foot
commission.
expenses coming from fund balance nie Jordan, Diana Pike and Shanon office building as part of the expan-
Hedgepath voiced concern over the
is a very foreign idea to the county Pickard. sion. However, sewer needs to be in
long term sustainability of the fund
commission. The commission did, however, vote 8 place for them to do that.
balance. He asked Curtis, “If and
Commissioner Mayo agreed that she to 4 to allow the board to use $100,000 Pleasant View Utility District has
when it is depleted, do you have a
wished the money could come from from the district’s fund balance to hire submitted preliminary numbers
plan-B? What are you going to do if
this year’s budget and not the fund for eight new positions. The posi- estimating cost of the project around
that happens?”
balance. She also agreed with Binkley tions will include six assistants in the $760,000, including both sewer exten-
Curtis responded to Hedgepath’s
about the distribution of raises. She elementary schools and an additional sion and upgrading water lines from 6
questions, “The thing I don’t want to
said, “The people at the bottom should payroll clerk and administrative assis- inch to 12 inch. The estimated cost for
do is go below three percent, because
get a little bit more than they are get- tant in the central office. just the sewer is $230,000.
that is the state minimum that has to
ting.” In other business, the commission Jarreau, who represents the second
be kept in there. This board as asked
Director of Schools, Dr. Stan Curtis, voted unanimously to postpone spend- district where the proposed sewer
that I keep four percent. Right now we
explained that he chose to move the ing $230,000 to extend sewer along expansion would take place, said
have seven million in there. Four per-
money from fund balance rather than Highway 41-A from Jackson Felts residents in the area should be made
cent would be $1.9 million. Our intent
having to do as many as ten budget Road to the Davidson County line. aware of the proposal and have their
is not to keep depleting fund balance.
amendments that have to be brought The request for the sewer line comes voices heard on the issue before the
When you are spending at 96 percent
to the commission, with an additional from Frontier Basement Systems, who commission votes on the funding of
of expenditures, you are replenishing
30 to 40 budget amendments having approached the county after learning the project.
fund balance.”
to be taken to the state. He explained, the land they own would not perk for
The commission voted 7 to 5 to
“That is about fifty budget amend- septic. They have facilities located on
postpone the vote. Voting for the
ments as opposed to the two that we 41-A near the county line and em-
postponement were Gary Binkley, Ann
are asking for here.”
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Cheatham Crime
Jasmine Niecole Fryerson, 24, into custody on November 17 and
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license. Stephanie Renee Jock, 45, 2026
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Alyshia Faith Tryon, 32, 613 with DUI and driving on revoked,
Gibson Drive, Madison, was charged suspended or cancelled license on
with joyriding/unauthorized use of November 17.
a vehicle and violation of parole,
community corrections, probation David William Johnson, 29, 5035
(felony), and failure to appear on Bonnameade Lane, Hendersonville,
November 13. was charged with two counts of rape
of a child on November 17.
Michael Benjamin Ghist, 22, 2710
Highway 49 W, Ashland City, was Isaac Michael Joseph, 20, 126
charged with domestic aggravated Valley View Road, Ashland City, was
assault on November 17. charged with possession of schedule
I drug, simple possession/casual
Zachary Thomas Tolley, 19, 620 exchange, and possession of drug
Gossett Road, #17, Ashland City, was paraphernalia on November 18.
charged with simple possession of a
schedule VI drug on November 15. Austin Gordon Simpkins, 19, 1065
Poplar Ridge Road, Chapmansboro,
Joy Lynn Staggs, 37, 116 Margo was charged with violation of
Court, Joelton, was charged on 18-21-responsibility act on
November 16 with DUI, and November 18.
possession of a schedule II drug.
The theft of a handgun was
Ryan Keith Maffei, 19, 2992 Petway reported on November 13 at 1901
Road, Ashland City, was charged with Bandy Road, Ashland City.
domestic assault and interference with
emergency/911 calls on November 17. An attempted theft and auto
burglary was investigated on
Bradley Preston Landers, 43, 1512 November 19 at 2946 Highway 12.
Red Binkley Road, Joelton, was taken
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Sycamore teams learning on the fly
Basketball teams
challenging slate
Lawrence
Gunnells
exposing areas that
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need improvement
Looks like all area By Lawrence Gunnells
basketball teams I-24 Exchange Sports Editor
will be competitive Sycamore got their season going
quickly as the Lady War Eagles have
already played five games, and are
A very good thing happened this 3-2, while the boys have three on the
week as the basketball seasons for all books, and are 1-2.
varsity teams got started at Sycamore Both coaches Kim Taylor and Toby
and Pleasant View Christian. Miles make a conscience decision to
They all won. Say what? play tougher competition in the be-
I don’t mean that in a cynical way. ginning of the season in an effort to
The fact is rarely do we have four teams improve quickly, and prepare for the
that I believe can be very competitive post-season.
in a season. There’s usually at least one The Sycamore girls opened with
that simply doesn’t have all the pieces. great wins over Hunter’s Lane and
And I know it is early. Clarksville, both 3-A programs, be-
I was able to see every team except fore hitting their toughest game of
the Pleasant View Lady Warriors who the three at CPA. But the Lady War
played the late game on Thursday. Af- Eagles were extremely competitive
ter being gone every night this week for against the perrenial state playoff
some game or business event, I decided team, going deep into the game be-
to go home at 7:30, an early night. fore losing in the last two minutes.
One thing in common for all four Taylor’s team dominated in their
teams: they all hustle and play good de- fourth game against Hume-Fogg,
fense. There is talent there, but it’s en- with all players seeing playing time.
couraging to know all these teams are They then ran into a talented, athletic
working hard to get better. I don’t think Martin Luther King team (Nashville)
you can expect anything more. and lost 55-37. MLK may be a team
As I have said before, I believe the they see again in the region tourna-
Sycamore girls have a chance to do ment.
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IMPROVING THE VIEW PVCS Jr Varsity
From Page 10 From Page 10
30 - Mitchell Noe
The War Eagles struggled early in something special if they can get some 22 - Zach Nall
each of their three games before catch- help from some of their younger play- 11 - Sean Wenning
ing up to the speed of the game, and ers. And that is happening. Freshmen 23 - Jackson Carr
competiting late. are stepping up, and by the time the 4 - Russell Holman
Against Clarksville High, it was just district rolls around, the team chemistry 21 - Jonathan Hampton
a mismatch of size against a smaller will be there. 12 - Jacob Nunley
Sycamore team, but over the course of It is always interesting to see new 1 - Dylan Upchurch
the game the score tightened. Sycamore teams and coaching relationships form- 10 - Mason McClure
was more ready for their home opener ing and how quickly they gel or not. I 13 - Cam Gill
against Hume-Fogg, and prevailed 63- think all the coaches this year have a 5 - Brennan Williams
57 after leading most of the game. heart for teaching, and that will make a 20 - Chandler Edgin
The MLK game was a little lopsided, difference as the season progresses. 14 - Matthew Pinson
as Sycamore fell, 87-58. Good luck to both schools as they 3 - Jon-Albert Oliver
Both teams struggled to score at times, make great strides this year. 2 - Zach Duncan
and the lack of size is showing up in the
rebounding department. Both coaches
acknowledge the key to being compei-
tive will be in controlling the tempo and
A merry
getting the ball out fast in transition.
Sycamore’s
Colby
Hunter has
picked up
little
as a scor-
er for the
Lady War
Eagles.
Teresa Bin-
kley photo
PVCS boys win
Christmas
opener, 35-32
Team
CCS
PVCS
Q1
9
7
Q2
6
9
Q3
9
12
Q4
8
7
Final
32
35
indeed.
Individual Scoring:
Wil Gates – 9, Ronnie Upchurch –
7, Matt Reeder – 7, Reese Bell – 6,
Jake Gates – 6
CCS began the game on a 7-1 run,
but PVCS was about to trim the lead
by ending the 1st quarter on a 6-2
run. The Warriors of PVCS went
into halftime with a 1 point lead and
extended the lead to 4 by the end of
the 3rd quarter. PVCS held the lead
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made a 3 pointer to tie the game with
about 30 seconds left to play. It was
then that senior Wil Gates made a
3 pointer with 6 seconds left in the
game putting the Warriors up for
good 35-32.
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Sycamore High School Basketball
Vs Jo Byrns 11/11/14 I saw some things we need to work on,
but overall, I’m very pleased,” head
Players of the Week vs CPA, Hume-Fogg, MLK
Team 1 2 3 4 OT Final coach Elizabeth Lemons said.
PVCS 10 7 5 13 5 40
JB 8 5 13 9 4 39 Vs Christian Community 11/18/2014
PVCS girls started out strong in the Team 1 2 3 4 Final
first half leading by 4 going into half- PVCS 6 8 16 21 51
time. The tables turned in the2nd half. CC 0 6 12 4 22
Jo Byrns came out strong taking a 4
point lead going into the 4th. It was Neither teams came out strong...
back and forth in the final quarter. PVCS was up 14-6 going into the half.
PVCS had the lead in the last few sec- However, the 2nd half was a better half
onds, however Jo Byrns hit a 3 to tie it for both teams. The Lady Warriors 2nd
and force overtime. half offense was too much for Christian
Klaire Ailworth hit a key free throw Community. They got their 2nd win of
in the beginning of overtime and the the season with a final score of 51-22.
Lady Warriors were able to hold on and Junior Kinsley Kivette led in scoring Taylor Binkley Matt Brown
win. Junior Kinsley Kivette and soph- with 15. Senior Cheyanne Frye pulled
omore Kandace Ailworth led scoring down 12 rebounds.
with 10 a piece. “I had no idea what to expect going
“I’m very proud with how we per- into this game. I thought the girls played
formed in our first game of the season. a great game!” coach Lemons said.
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Sycamore’s Abi Bliss draws contact as she drives to the basket against
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FIRST DEER! 10 year old Hunter Gill displays his first deer killed while
hunting on his grandparents farm November 12, 2014 with his dad, Josh. The
deer is a nine-point buck that weighed 145 lbs. Photo Submitted
SMS Cheerleaders excel in competition
Sycamore Middle’s cheerleading squad placed second in a cheering com-
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Tennessee MOJO, a softball team
based in Arrington, TN, recently won
the United States Fastpitch Associa-
tion Fall 8U World Series in Birming-
ham,Al. They are the only A Class 8u
team in the Middle Tennessee area. The
team went undefeated in the World Se-
ries and only lost five games in the en-
tire season. They finished the fall season
winning the TN state championship,
the AL state championship, Best of the
Best championship, and many more
titles. They are the # 1 ranked team
in the entire nation in all age groups.
The team includes two local residenst
from Ashland City. Macie Harter and
Blessing Minis. Macie is the daughter
of Micheal and Brandy Harter. Miche-
al is also the Head Coach. Blessing is
the daughter of Constance Minis and
the granddaughter of the team’s head
cheerleader Ms Connie Daniels.
Pictured from left to right front row
Tenayja Thomas, Tatyana Greene,
Emma Stansbury, Macie Harter, Allie
Cole, Ella Polk, Back row left to right
Blessing Minis, Morgan Stiles, Hallie
Meeks, Meg Jarrett, Jayden Heavener,
Reese Collier. Coaches left to right
Brad Collier, Micheal Harter, Amy
Stiles, and Travis Polk. For more infor-
mation check them out on Facebook at
TN Mojo ‘06 or checkout their website.
Sycamore High Cheerleaders place second
Sycamore High School’s 2014-15 cheerleaders placed second in a competition
on November 8. Photo Submitted
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Tennessee Firearms Association
The Cheatham County chapter will hold its monthly meet-
ing on Monday, November 24th at BJ’s Family Restaurant,
2522 HWY 49 E Pleasant View, TN
Dinner 5:30 - 7PM Meeting 7-8PM
Guest Speaker:
Tenn Highway Patrol Sgt. Chris Dye
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