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TUESDAYMusic on the Square

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to the Court Square and enjoy music by the Chill Tonics from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm.

Perry’s BBQ will have food and drinks available in addition to other downtown restaurants.

WEDNESDAYHeritage Day

Two historical walking tours guided by Ray Harding, 11:00 am and noon at the corner in

front of Jack Jones Florist & Gifts. Henry County Heritage Center opens with its

new exhibit, “Downtown Paris History”.

THURSDAYSongwriters on the Square

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to the Court Square and listen to the songwriters perform their own songs from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Perry’s BBQ will have food and

drinks available in addition to some of the downtown restaurants.

FRIDAYGovernment Day

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their community service. Shop for extravalue for Father’s Day. Register for in-store

prizes at participating stores.

SATURDAYCarriage Rides

1 to 3 pm in the downtown area. The rides are free and sponsored by Commercial

Bank, FirstBank, and Security Bank. Kids Karaoke will be from 1 to 3 on the east

side of the Courthouse. There will also be Father’s Day sales in several stores.

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Creative DesignKaren Geary

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For many Henry Countians sum-mer means early mornings at the lake, waiting for that bobber to disappear beneath the water’s surface. For others it means relaxing on the porch with a big ol’ glass of sweet tea after mowing the yard…yet again. Yes, it’s summer in the South, and from our fi shing trips to our afternoons in the garden, we savor it.

There are plenty of fun reasons to rise from our hammocks this season; a trip to the Farmers Market at the fairgrounds is a good one. Whether it

comes from local market vendors or your own back yard, there are tasty recipes for fresh summer produce in Paris Cuisine by Annie Mayoza.

Hop in the car with Shannon Mc-Farlin for a jaunt out Highway 54 to Yo-der’s Country Store (formerly Miller’s). Have a sandwich and a visit with the new owner and a peek at the recently added nursery in Around Our Town. Take a spin to the other end of the county to the Old 23rd Restaurant at Christopher Manor. The history, hospi-tality and delicious fare make this new, historic eatery well worth the drive.

Just up the river, spend time with Susan Jones visiting with lake folks about what they are reading. Turns out it’s an eclectic list. Check out her good fi nds in Arts and Entertainment. And speaking of entertainment, don’t miss John Watkins’ hilarious responses to some letters that he “received” on the art of gardening.

Our Spotlight shines on new Paris City Manager Kim Foster. As a new generation moves into local public service, Foster discusses challenges, mentors and more.

From history to health, there’s plen-ty of other great reading in this issue. So stretch out in the hammock and take things nice and slow with PARIS! in the Summer. And don’t forget the sweet tea!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

AROUND OUR TOWN 15 YODER’S COUNTRY STORE: By Love, Serve One Another

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 5 LAKE READS FROM LAKE FOLKS

38 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

37 DINING GUIDE

22 FACES & PLACES

FEATURE11 TENNESSEE LICENSE PLATES: From Dull to Distictive

FEATURE28 THE UNCLE I KNEW BUT NEVER MET

FEATURE30 OLD 23rd RESTAURANT: A Step Back in Time

HEALTHY IDEAS7 DON’T FORGET THE SUNSCREEN!

IN THE GARDEN18 LETTERS TO THE GARDEN EDITOR

35 JUST FOR FUN

PARIS CUISINE20 SUMMER FOOD

SPOTLIGHT25 KIM FOSTER: A Different Perspective

WHEN BULLETS FLEW33 A FAMILY HISTORY DISCOVERED


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It’s a summer PARIS! tradition to check out “beach reads” – those books that locals are tucking in-side their suitcase to take to the

ocean. But this year the spotlight is on Paris Landing and Kentucky Lake for “lake reads,” a smattering of what folks who live or work in the area are enjoying.

We’re not sure how they have time to eat or sleep during tourist season, but they’ve all fi gured out how to set aside a few minutes to unwind with a good book.

Our fi rst stop was the Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Cen-ter where Rangers Penny Lancaster and Joan Stevens along with Main-tenance Supervisor Mike Heck were fi nishing up a busy day.

With the end of school, the staff had recently hosted approximately 1,200 students on fi eld trips and were readying themselves for teacher train-ing workshops, as well as upcoming Refuge Discovery Series events.

Not surprisingly, all three of these refuge employees are readers. Heck, a fan of Dan Ramsey’s fi nancial books was taking a break from the money guru to read Killing Patton, The Strange Death of World War II’s

Most Audacious General. Written by Bill O’Riley and Martin Dugard, it chronicles the fi nal year of World War II and the death of Patton – accident or assassination?

Lancaster is fi nishing up a new book, Savage Harvest: A Tale of Can-nibals, Colonialism and Michael Rock-efeller’s Tragic Quest for Primitive Art by Carl Hoffman.

“The author retraces Rockefeller’s 1961 trip to New Guinea” she said. “He was collecting pieces for his father’s primitive art museum when he disap-peared.” The author claims to have solved the mystery and makes a good case; Lancaster gives it two thumbs up.

Stevens was looking forward to starting the memoir, H is for Hawk, by Helen Macdonald. “It’s my mom’s book, but she liked it so much, I asked to be next in line. It’s the story of how the author came to terms with the loss of her father.” He had been a falconer, and after his death, she learned fal-conry using a goshawk. The book is a memoir with plenty of nature writing to keep outdoor enthusiasts turning the pages.

The next stop was the KOA Camp-ground where new co-owner Shannon Bentley was busy working in one of the rustic cabins. While Shannon’s hus-band, Stephen was running errands, she took a break to chat about life as a camping host.

“We have lots travellers,” she said, “but we have lots of locals who come out and stay with us, too. That really surprised me but I love it.”

With a pool, snack café, game room, and Wi-Fi, business is already brisk this season for the campground that boasts camper cabins, RV and tent sites.

Bentley is currently rereading a fa-vorite book, A Life that God Rewards – Why Everything You Do Today Matters Forever, by Bruce Wilkinson.

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Also working at the KOA was Jason Langley. “I like sci-fi , history and Chris-tian authors,” he said. “But right now I’m reading Economics in One Lesson, by Harvey Hazlitt. It’s a great book on money in our society; it boils every-thing down to the basics.”

Down Highway 79 there’s always something shaking at Fish Tale Lodge where co-owner Sharon Seaton was simultaneously answering the phone, greeting guests and talking about her new favorite book, Moon Bound Girl. Creator and illustrator, Leigh Ann Agee, along with author Dave Dun-seath tells the inspirational tale of a

little girl who discovers she can make big dreams come true.

“It’s based on Agee’s artwork of this little girl with crazy hair,” said Seaton. “The artist encourages girls to ‘do what makes your hair stand on end,’ and I encourage that, too.”

Seaton’s granddaughter, Ella, daughter of Tracy and Cale Seaton, is a fi fth grader at Lakewood. She is working her way through the Box Car Children series by Gertrude Chandler Warner. Originally published almost a hundred years ago, the stories are about four orphaned children who create a home in an abandoned box-car in the forest. “Ella also loves Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series by Rick Riordan,” said Seaton.

The last stop was Paris Landing State Park where Alison Stapp and Linda Allen were staffi ng the front desk and welcoming guests to the inn and restaurant. “I enjoy reading books like The Disappearance of the Universe by Gary Renard,” said Stapp. “It deals a lot with forgiveness.” Allen prefers fan-

tasy, romantic comedies and “anything that’s not real. I deal with a lot of reality already,” she laughed.

Down at the marina Alan Lancaster and Jeff Fowlkes were keeping the boaters happy on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Lancaster is reading a memoire with Tennessee roots. Walk-ing On: A Daughter’s Journey with Legendary Sheriff Buford Pusser was written by Dwana Pusser who “tries to tell the real story about her dad,” said Lancaster.

“Sunday Jeff” as part-timer Fowlkes is called, is “trying to get through the Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx, but it’s hard to read,” he said. “I have to take breaks.” That’s when he brought this article full circle. When Fowlkes is taking a breather from Karl Marx, he’s reading Killing Patton, by Bill O’Riley and Martin Dugard.

With plenty of suggestions from our friends at the lake, we encourage locals and tourists alike to visit Paris Landing this summer, and don’t forget to take along your good lake read.

When not busy working at their camp-grounds near

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How many times have you heard that? I certainly have. Today, we understand the importance of wearing sun-

screen, so why is it that people don’t use it appropriately, if at all?

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. More than one million cases are di-agnosed each year and according to current estimates, 40 to 50 percent of Americans who live to age 65 will have skin cancer at least once. If left untreated, skin cancers can be very dangerous and even fatal, but with early detection and intervention most are curable.

Just one blistering sunburn in childhood can double the risk of de-veloping melanoma later in life,” said Perry Robins, MD, President of The Skin Cancer Foundation. “That risk can be vastly reduced by following some simple sun safety guidelines.”

Stay indoors, if possible, between the hours of 10 am and 4 pm, when the sun’s rays are the strongest. If you must be outside, use a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher.

SPF is a scale for rating the level of sunburn protection and does not in-crease proportionately with each SPF level. For example, an SPF of 15 ab-sorbs about 93% of the suns rays while an SPF 30 absorbs approximately 97 %.

The sun gives off two types of ul-traviolet or UV rays that can harm the skin. UV-a rays are mainly responsible for aging, while UV-b rays can cause burning. Both can put you at risk for skin cancer. What many do not realize is that the SPF number only addresses protection from UV-b rays. Look for a sunscreen that contains Mexoryl. Mex-oryl is a new ingredient that provides protection against UV-a rays.

Sunscreen should be applied to dry skin as part of your daily routine about 15-30 minutes before going outdoors. It should be reapplied every two hours while in the sun or sooner if you’ve been sweating or swimming. One ounce, enough to fi ll a shot glass, is considered the amount needed to properly cover any exposed areas of the body. Don’t forget about the parts that can easily be overlooked, i.e. lips, tops of ears, back of the neck, head, and the tops of feet. A common mis-

conception of sunscreen is that it com-pletely blocks out the sun’s rays. This is not true. It merely reduces the amount of UV rays that are absorbed. Properly applying sunscreen does not allow a person to spend unlimited time in the sun. Therefore, it is still possible to “burn” or “tan”, depending on the person.

Some of the different labels associ-ated with sunscreen include “water-re-sistant” or “water-proof”, and “sweat-resistant”. If you are active and perspir-ing, you will need to re-apply after 30 minutes of activity. During continuous water exposure, you will need to re-apply after 40 minutes, unless you are using a water-proof product; these products protect twice as long as the water resistant brands, so you can re-apply after 80 minutes.

Wearing protective clothing will also help prevent damage from the sun, like wide-brimmed hats, sun-glasses, or UPF clothing. UPF stands for Ultraviolet Protection Factor and indicates how much of the sun’s UV radiation is absorbed. A fabric with a rating of 50 will allow only 1/50th of the sun’s UV rays to pass through.

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The American Academy of Der-matology recommends a yearly skin examination. But if you notice any sore that won’t heal or a change in the shape, size, or color of a mole, it could be a sign of skin cancer and should be examined immediately by a physician. Skin cancer screening is important in early detection of skin cancer. It is also important to do self-examination of your skin at least every three months to detect early warning signs of the three most common skin cancers: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma.

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There was a time when all Ten-nessee license plates began with a number that denoted the population of the county

where the vehicle was registered. Hen-ry County generally hovered around 42 – the 42nd most populated county in the state. Thankfully, those boring license plates have been relegated to antique stores and scores of colorful, attention-grabbing plates have taken their place.

“I’d guess that ten percent of the vehicles in the county have specialty or personalized plates,” said Henry County Clerk Donna Craig. “It’s a great way to tell others what you believe in, especially in a small town. It’s a mobile advertisement.”

While motorists and cyclists can purchase the mundane plates used by the majority of folks, he or she can choose to make a bold statement with one of more that 150 styles of specialty

plates. Those choosing a vanity or per-sonalized plate have seemingly end-less options.

What’s Your Specialty? Henry County sells more Agricul-

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The Eagle Foundation, Choose Life, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, collegiate and animal friendly plates also are popular, according to Craig, who explained that a portion of the additional fees for these plates goes to support the specifi c organizations’ causes. For example, the Tennessee Wildlife Federation has specialty plates that feature a wild turkey or black bear. Of the additional $35 collected for each plate, $15.62 is allocated to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency to fund wildlife habitat protection and enhancement programs, provide pub-lic hunting and fi shing access, support law enforcement efforts, and improve youth education projects.

“It’s surprising how quickly the money adds up,” said Craig. Since the state legislature approved the offi cial Tennessee Titans specialty plate in 2003, the proceeds from their sales alone have generated approximately $2 million for the team’s designated charities and the Tennessee Arts Commission.

Introducing a new specialty plate is a bit of a job. “For starters, you need 1,000 people who will purchase it,” said Craig. Next, a state legislator has to get it through the general assembly and voted into law. Then there’s the artwork and collecting the money

from your original list of interested motorists. All of that work takes place between the organizers and the Ten-nessee Department of Revenue.

Personalize it!Personalized plates have specifi c

letters or numbers that a customer has requested. “When you apply, you have to list three choices. As long as one of the requested combinations is avail-able and the customer is willing to pay an additional $35 on top of regular reg-istration, he can be the proud owner of a plate that makes a statement,” said Craig. With a few exceptions, the per-sonalization fee helps to support the Tennessee Arts Commission.”

Because customers only have seven letters or numbers to work with, some-times they have to get creative. “It can be a little hard to fi gure out what they are trying to say,” said Craig.

If specialty or personalized plates pique your interest, drop by the county clerk’s offi ce inside the Henry County Court House.

“We have lots of specialty plates that we can sell on the spot,” ex-plained Craig. “Otherwise, we c an help someone order a plate that’s more personalized.”

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By Love, Serve One Another” from Galatians 5:13 deco-rates the front wall of Yoder’s Country Store, which recently

reopened with a new name, renovated facilities and much expanded selec-tion of merchandise.

The store motto is very important to owner Norman Yoder. “If you oper-ate your business on Biblical prin-ciples, you will be a success. We very much believe in that.”

Yoder knows something about that, having founded Yoder Brothers Meat Processing with his brother Elwood several years ago, which is a business with a fi rm belief in customer service and quality goods.

Yoder is now sole owner of Yoder Brothers and recently purchased the former Miller’s Country Store on An-derson Road just off of Highway 54. With his son, James Yoder as manager, the store has a whole new look and atmosphere with shelves and shelves of both new products and old favorites and specializing in natural, gluten-free and organic goods. “And we’re huge believers in selling locally-made prod-ucts. Those are our big theme goals,” according to James Yoder.

Now located behind Yoder’s Coun-try Store is the Morning Sun fl ower market and produce stand, which is operated by Yoder’s son-in-law and daughter, Galen and Kay Shrock.

You notice the changes as soon as you walk in. With a newly-designed layout, you are invited to the delica-tessen where smiling staff members await to make you sandwiches with a multitude of fresh ingredients and homemade breads.

“I do believe we have the larg-est fresh deli selections anywhere around,” Norman said. “We have 38 different cheeses, a wide variety of deli meats, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and dif-ferent dressings.”

Among the popular sandwiches are delicious reubens, boneless rib, pulled pork and grilled chicken. Homemade soups and chili will again be served in the cold months.

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“By Love, Serve OneAnother”

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At Yoder’s, milk is still served in glass bottles which customers can re-cycle for $1. The milk is delivered fresh by JD’s Country Milk, a Mennonite company from Russellville, Ky. The dairy case also has a large selection of fresh butter and eggs, cheeses, drink-able yogurt and more.

With the new layout and newly-installed windows, the store seems bigger and more open.

The shelves contain merchandise that is found nowhere else but Yoder’s. There is a large selection of homemade jams, many of which seem exotic – peach/pineapple, strawberry/rhubarb, fi g, elderberry, pepper jam and more. There is local honey from Gene Har-ris in Buchanan and Reimold’s will soon be selling there also. They have private, Yoder labeled butters of all dif-ferent fl avors including hot pepper and pumpkin, as well as Amish Wedding Foods from Holmes County, Ohio.

They have whole wheat products, hominy grits, steel cut oats, mixes of all sorts for dips, puddings, cappuc-cino, and smoothies. The store is a paradise for cooks and bakers, with all sorts of natural ingredients, fresh herbs, fl avorings, dried fruits and bak-ing candy. “I think we have a greater selection of spices here than anywhere locally,” James said. “And they’re fresh.

We always put the ‘best buy’ dates on all our spices. We don’t sell any stale products”.

There are several shelves of candy – from old-fashioned to new types of candies like gummy cows, fried eggs, frogs and pink pigs. “The kids are just fascinated by all this,” Norman said.

And there is a meat case that is totally new to the store. “All our meats are natural, no GMOs, no antibiotics,” Norman said. “Yoder Farms produce and process what we sell. We’re able to control the whole good chain. We have local farms that we contract with and we buy directly from our growers.”

The store always has a sample

table, with the dip mixes offered to customers for free with various chips and crackers that are sold at the store. For people who want to eat right there, there is a seating area with fresh coffee.

The Yoders said they also plan to open a bakery at the store in the near future and will be baking their own products right on the premises.

“We have a lot of plans, but we want to take everything a step at a time,” Norman said. “Number one for us is service and effi ciency.”

Like the Yoders, Galen and Kay Schrock are hands-on at the Morning Sun Market, which offers a wide variety of fl owers, plants and vegetables that can’t be found anywhere else locally.

Galen said, “We plan to be a full-out garden center. We’re still working and building and we have a lot of plans.”

Morning Sun specializes in unique and homemade fl ower baskets which put different types of fl owers and col-ors together. “Right now our most pop-ular baskets are the geranium combo baskets,” Kay said.

The market was moved to its new permanent location from the stand next to 54 Lawn and Garden, which is operated by Norman’s brother Everett.

“We believe in family, as you can see,” Norman said. “And we believe in offering the best for our customers.”

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There is so much to love about summer but for me, it is all about the food. I live for Farmers Markets and fresh, local produce during this time of year. There is just something about waking up early, throwing on a sun-dress, fl ip fl ops and a wide brim hat and buying your tomatoes, zucchini, squash, and watermelons out of the back of someone’s pick-up truck.

It is summer, and the South, at it’s very best. I have gathered some of my favorite and most unique summer rec-ipes giving you the perfect reason to head to the Farmers Market and stock up on summer produce. From sweet, to savory, simple to impressive, I’ve got you covered!

Annie Mayoza Holmes is the gluten free blogger behind the website Maebells. She is a Henry County native who has a passion for revamping classic Southern dishes into lighter, healthier, gluten free fare. To see more from Annie visit her website, www.maebells.com.

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FACES & PLACES

Jim Hayes presents a gag gift to Carl Holder at his retirement reception while Mayor Carlton Gerrell laughs. Photo by Shannon McFarlin

At the annual Paris Rotary Club ham breakfast, Troy Buttrey is all smiles as he serves. Photo by Shannon McFarlin

Ben Murphey, son of Michael and Susannah Murphey, sings a solo at the Inman Middle School Chorus concert recently held at the Krider Performing Arts Center.

Incoming Trinity United Methodist Church's minister Rev. Dennis Vance with his family and church members participate in a prayer service for the church after it was destroyed by fi re. Photo by Shannon McFarlin

Dr. Rob Martin, minister of Paris First United Methodist Church, dressed fashionably in cow print pants during the UMW's annual Spring Gathering.

Dr. Gene Gulish presented a program at a recent Lunch to Learn Seminar at Henry County Medical Center.


FACES & PLACES

The Quota Club met for their “Derby Day” luncheon with everyone wearing fan-ciful hats. Linda Foulks (left) won the Most Beautiful hat while Geraldine Sykes (right) won Most Original and Most Colorful Hat. Photo subnitted by Martha McFadden

Bill Jelks thanks Helping Hand President Susan Hayes for the check for Henry County Youth Athletic Association.

Ashton Thompson and Tiffany Clark lean back to rest on “Jacinda” at Farm City Day held at the Henry County Fairgrounds.

Rena Barker helps her daughter, Bailey, and other girls with crafts at the Paris Elementary School Spring TCAP Party.

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PARIS! in the Spring featured a discussion with retiring City Manager Carl Holder. For this issue, we sat down with new

City Manager Kim Foster who took the reins the fi rst of May.

PM – Before becoming city manag-er, you did a stint as city fi nance direc-tor. Tell us about your experiences.

FOSTER – I was fi nance director a little over four years. The previous director had been in poor health, so when I came on board there was really no one who could answer my ques-tions. I’m a very detail oriented, struc-tured person, so it was a stressful time, but that offi ce is in great shape now.

PM – What are your thoughts on your new role?

FOSTER – It’s intimidating to follow Carl Holder who has had a long tenure, making great choices and decisions for this community. I’ve always been a “why” person. Why do we do it this way? I want to see the big picture so I understand the small stuff. He’s helped me do that.

PM – With the City Commission’s approval, Holder was able to train you prior to his departure. That was an un-usual opportunity for you and the city.

FOSTER – Carl asked me a little more than two years ago if I’d be inter-ested in the City Manager position at

some point. The past two years have given me time to look at things from a different perspective. I’ve had the op-portunity to consider situations that Carl was dealing with and think, “How would I have handled this?”

PM – Give us a brief bio.FOSTER – My parents are John and

Barbara McDavid. My maternal grand-parents, Jay and Ruth VanPatten live in the Oakland community. I was born and raised here, went to Springville School, graduated from Henry County High School and received my degree in business from Murray State University.

I’m married to Brian Foster, and we have two sons. Nathan and his wife are students at Freed Hardeman, and Harrison just graduated from Henry County High School and will be at-tending UT Chattanooga in the fall.

I worked for about 10 years in credit management then became offi ce manager at The Paris-Post Intelligencer. That job offered fl exibility so I could be more involved with my children and their activities. When they got older, I decided to get back on a career path. Eventually, I was hired as the city fi -nance director.

PM – You mentioned family. You are the fi rst female city manager in Paris. What would you say to a young wom-an balancing family and career?

FOSTER – “You can do it!” But it’s best to be organized, know your priori-ties and don’t beat yourself up when your expectations fall short.

PM –What are you looking forward to in this job?

FOSTER – I’m looking forward to those moments when I can fi gure out new ways to get things done that keep the city going on this progressive path.

PM – Explain what you mean by progressive path.

FOSTER – I went through UT Mar-tin’s WestStar program last year, and in West Tennessee, Paris and Henry County are thought of as very progres-sive. I want us to stay that way and be a model for other communities.

City Manager Kim Foster and Administrative Assistant Kathy Holder review an upcom-ing city commission meeting agenda.


I want to continue our partnering success with projects like the School Safe place at Inman, which was a Paris Special School District, City of Paris and County of Henry coopera-tive project.

County and city governments rarely get along the way we do here. We can always accomplish more together than we can on our own.

PM – How can the community ensure that this spirit of cooperation continues?

FOSTER – Many of our leaders are on a path to retire in the next few years. It will be up to the next generation of leaders to cooperate with one another; it’s key to a successful community.

PM – Why will you make a good city manager?

FOSTER – Professionally, I didn’t grow up in government, so I don’t have any preconceived notions. I have a love for our community that would be hard for a candidate from the outside to match. Finally, I have relationships with the people I work with everyday in city hall and the community, so I don’t have to develop those. I have the best of all worlds.

PM – What keeps you awake at night?

FOSTER – The one thing that con-cerned me when Carl asked me about my interest is that he is such a vision-ary. I’m more of a detailed person. I realized that I don’t have to be the

visionary; I have to fi nd those people and let them help me see the vision.

PM – What do you plan to do dif-ferently?

FOSTER – I want to fi nd a way to open communication in our com-munity so when someone says, “Hey, I have a great idea,” as city manager, I can help them fi nd the right resources to implement it.

PM – But it’s not that easy, right?FOSTER – Well, the city has a set

amount of dollars to deal with and you have to work within those confi nes. What’s important to one person may not be to another. It’s a balancing act.

PM–Are you breathing a little easier with the sales tax increase?

FOSTER – Absolutely. There was never a budget year that we wouldn’t have to slash the proposed budgets of departments. They had genuine needs, plus increasing healthcare costs, but the culture was no new taxes.

We kept trying to fi nd other alter-natives, but almost all of the surround counties and metropolitan counties were already at 9.75%. This was the best option because so much of our sales tax dollars come from outside our community. They help us carry the burden.

PM - What would you say to the citizens of Paris in regard to their par-ticipation in city government?

FOSTER – Talk to us. Come to City Commission meetings or visit us on-line. We have a new website (ParisTN.gov) and FaceBook (FB) page (City of Paris, TN government). We’ve gotten several private messages from folks with questions and issues.

We rolled out our FB page just as the fi rst snowstorm hit and the com-munity showed us their love. It has been wonderful for our employees to see that appreciation. Mayor Carlton Gerrell is adamant about transpar-ency and our new website and FB have helped with that.

PM – Can you discuss the depart-ment heads and elected offi cials?

FOSTER – The city manager is in charge of the city’s department heads, which include: Chief of Police Chuck Elizondo; Fire Chief Michael Williams; Building Inspector Mike Brown; Finan-cial Director Traci Pillow; Community Development Director Jennifer Morris; Civic Center and Parks Department Director Tony Lawrence, Public Works Director Phillip Jessie; Landfi ll Super-visor Chris Mosely and Animal Control Offi cer Mark Mead.

I’ve been impressed with our de-partment heads, the mayor and the commissioners from day one. Being city manager is about giving them all the tools and support they need to get their jobs done well. They are all hard working and conscientious folks, making the place we call home better every day.


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While researching and writing for my Civil War series “When Bullets Flew” I found some un-

known family history about my Con-federate great-grandfather. That story is in this same issue on page 33. It in-spired me to also write this story about his grandson and my uncle that died in combat during World War II. My mother’s brother, Earl Doggett joined the Army Air Corps early in the war and was a member of a B-24 bomb group stationed in England.

445th Bomb Group My uncle and his crew were part of

the 445th Bomb Group with the 8th Air Force. After training in Iowa, the unit departed Sioux City late in October 1943 and fl ew to the United Kingdom via the southern route: Florida, Puerto Rico, Brazil, West Africa and England. One plane was lost en route.

They entered combat in December 1943 by attacking U-boat installations at Kiel, Germany. They participated in numerous bombing missions over Germany and France to destroy air-

fi elds and factories in preparation for the Allied Invasion.

It was early in the war with limited fi ghter protection and the 445th had staggering losses in planes and men. In February 1944, my uncle’s plane was returning from a mission in France when it went down in bad weather over the English Channel.

No one really knew what happened and nothing was ever found of the crew or plane. His diary and personal effects in his barracks were packed up and sent home to my grandmother.

A Relationship Is FormedWhile growing up, I saw his medals

and heard many stories about the un-cle I never knew. My mother and other relatives talked of him often, showed me his photos and spoke highly of his character. I developed a kind of rela-tionship with him in my mind, even

The Uncle I Knewbut Never Met

By Larry Ray


though he died years before my birth. I even read the diary he kept.

Something I always found interest-ing was that the famous actor, Jimmy Stewart, knew my uncle and was the commander of his unit. Every time I saw one of his movies, it made me think of my uncle Earl.

The book A Reason To Live by John Harold Robinson was written by a friend of my uncle who was also a member of his unit. The author kindly sent me a copy of his book with several photos and comments about my uncle. In the book he mentioned Uncle Earl in many passages and has a chapter dedicated to him.

A few years ago, I was fortunate to have a job in industrial recruiting and economic development that required me to travel to Europe, Canada and Japan. One of the places I went most often was England on business and vacations. With the information I knew from my uncle’s diary and the book, I decided to try to follow in my uncle’s footsteps on some of those trips.

The Quest BeginsMy uncle was stationed on an

American air base next to the little English town of Tibenham to the northeast of London and close to Norwich. During one of my trips, I took the train to Tibenham and found that the air base had been closed for years, but a large portion of the runways and perimeter track still exists.

It is used by the Norfolk Gliding Club who built a clubhouse on the site in 1975. There is a stone memorial to the men of the 445th at the airfi eld and a brass plaque in the old Tibenham Church.

In his diary, my uncle wrote many details about a trip to London where he and some of his buddies went on leave. During my trips, I went to all the places he mentioned including Buckingham Palace, Parliament, West Minister Ab-bey, Tower Bridge, and many other sites.

Roll of HonorThe one spot that made me feel the

closest to him was St. Paul's Catheder-al and his many detailed descriptions.

Ironically, his diary mentions a Gold Eagle that he saw in the church. He said it represented the reunifi ca-tion of England and America.

When I went to St. Paul’s, I was excited to fi nd that Gold Eagle that he described. It was very moving when I found it. It is now in a place of honor behind the high altar in what is called the American Memorial Chapel and

stands guard over a very ornate leather bound book called the Roll of Honor. The book has the names of the Ameri-cans who died during World War II in the defense of Britain. A page is turned every day with white gloves. My uncle’s name is in that book.

I am so glad that I decided to follow in my Uncle Earl’s footsteps and write this story about the man I never met but knew so well. I am proud of my family and the sacrifi ces many of them have made for our country, but that is another story.

Larry Ray is Executive Director of the Henry County Fair Association and past Executive Director of the Paris-Henry County Cham-ber of Commerce and Economic Develop-ment. He has had a life long interest in World War II and the Civil War.

Actor Jimmy Stewart served as a com-mander of the 445th Bomb Group.

The name of Earl Doggett is among those listed in the Roll of Honor that honors American servicemen who died defending Great Britain during World War II. It is on display in St. Paul's Catherdal in London, England.

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The large log structure is nes-tled in a picturesque wooded area near Big Sandy River. The comfortable front porch calls

to visitors just as it did for generations when it was home to the late Sol and Bell Christopher.

Only now, it is the ringing of the proverbial dinner bell that calls cus-tomers who crave good, old-fashioned suppers made from scratch and served with Southern hospitality.

The stately home built in the 1800s has been resurrected as a home style restaurant and its name says a lot about it: The Old 23rd Restaurant at Christopher Manor. It is a name which not only honors its roots in the Old 23rd District, but honors the family’s homeplace, which was named Chris-topher Manor.

The family’s ancestral roots are from what was known as the Old 23rd District of Henry County, founded by George Solomon Christopher and his wife Isabelle Kee Wynn Christopher.The couple settled in the Bennett’s Creek area and raised seven children.

Before its opening in mid-May, Owner Linda (McDaniel) Zanaty, great grand-daughter of the Christophers, hosted pre-opening dinner parties for family and friends whose roots are also in the Old 23rd District. The reviews of the food and hospitality were thumbs-up all around.

Kay Foust of Paris, whose family is from the Old 23rd, said, “It is a grand way to step back in time. The food was all country cooking similar to Lam-bert’s with waitresses walking around serving food on your plate. No order-

ing. Just accept or decline whatever is brought around. Food excellent, set-ting peaceful, furnishings reminiscent of another time in history.”

Located at 10030 Lick Creek Rd., just a few miles from the Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge, the restau-rant is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 4-10 pm.

The restaurant is so authentic, they still use an old rotary type phone.So is the ambiance with rocking chairs on the front porch so visitors can sit and while away the time.

“Bringing new life to bygone items is our passion and delight,” Zanaty said. “We affi rm the positive in our world and encourage blending our history, culture and evolving values. People that have passed once touched and worked with the items in use

Old 23rd RestaurantA Step Back in Time

By Shannon McFarlin


and on display thus providing a deep sense of connection, authenticity, and respect for those that lived in the Old 23rd.”

The restaurant is decorated with items which Zanaty says “have been brought back to life in a new function”, such as the 1800s wagon wheel made into a table.

Zanaty said the menu changes daily and is made from scratch using old family recipes. “Each day we of-fer entrees with great sides and you can enjoy some of everything we have including old time desserts. The salad dressings are also made from scratch.”

The setting is also available at other times for special events, including weddings, showers, private gatherings, business meetings and such.

A lot of hard work has gone into restoring the old home. It has a mod-ern kitchen installed and it is handi-capped-accessible, with a ramp, wide doorways and accessible restrooms.

This isn’t the fi rst time that new life has been breathed into Christo-pher Manor. In the summer of 1966,

the family gathered at the home for a family reunion to commemorate the home being restored in memory of their parents.

The home place was renovated us-ing the logs from the original home

and logs from other nearby homes. Christopher Manor has been used for family reunions and other functions many times over the years.

Zanaty said the mission of the restaurant is to provide an enriching unique dining and fellowship experi-ence; such that guests fi nd that being at the Old 23rd provides nourishment for the body and strength for the soul.”

She said the restaurant will honor the local community and neighbors by patronizing local food and supply vendors and that menu specials will be enhanced with in-season fruits and vegetables.

If you’d like to stay a couple of days, they have a room or two upstairs to accommodate that, too. For more in-formation give ’em a call. The phone number is 731-593-2385 and remem-ber, you’re talking into that old rotary phone.

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In 1966, I attended the burial of my maternal grandfather, Woody Doggett. He was buried in a fam-ily cemetery in Arkansas next to

his father. I will never forget seeing my great-grandfather’s grave.

His grave had a Confederate head-stone with only George Washington Doggett - Alabama Infantry carved in it. I found it unusual that his name was George Washington, although in his day it was not. I didn’t think about it much until many years later.

In March, 2012, I was researching information on Fort Heiman for my series of Civil War articles. I was inter-ested to learn that during construction of the fort there were Confederate infantry units from Alabama stationed there. Because my home is within sight of the fort, the possibility of my great-grandfather being stationed there was intriguing. I knew little about him except that he was in the Civil War and was from somewhere in Alabama.

After extensive research, I found that he had not been at Fort Heiman, but he had been fairly close by in Nashville, Franklin and Missionary Ridge. Even though he had not been

at Fort Heiman, I was not to be disap-pointed. I soon found out some inter-esting long lost facts about him that no one in my family knew.

Doggett service for the ConfederacyGeorge Washington Doggett was

born near Mobile, Alabama, on May 13, 1848. He became a member of Company C of the 38th Regiment of Alabama Volunteers “Dixie Rifl es.” He enlisted on April 2, 1862 for 3 years or for the duration of the war and was paid 50 cents bounty for enlisting. He probably lied about his age because he was only 14 when he joined.

The 38th had approximately 1,500 men on its rosters during the war and fought in several campaigns. They were attached to the Army of Tennes-see for some of these battles. This unit had very heavy causalities throughout the war and it was surprising that my great-grandfather survived.

The 38th Alabama Infantry Regi-ment remained at the defenses in the vicinity of Mobile until February 1863. The regiment was fi rst under fi re with slight loss at Hoover’s Gap and lost heavily at Chickamauga.

At Missionary Ridge near Chat-tanooga, the 38th was again engaged at close quarters and a large number were captured. The unit wintered in Dalton, Georgia, and shared in the operations of the Atlanta campaign, losing severely.

During the Tennessee campaign of General John Bell Hood, the regiment participated at Nashville in Decem-ber 1864, and it was in the rear guard of the retreat. Placed in the defenses again at Mobile, the regiment went through the battle at Spanish Fort where it again suffered severely.

Last Confederate battleThe Battle at Spanish Fort on Mo-

bile Bay was the last Confederate army to surrender east of the Mississippi River. With a force of only a couple of thousand men, they defended the fort for 12 days against a Union Army 15 times the size of their own.

It has long been widely accepted that the American Civil War ended with the surrender of General Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia to General Ulysses S. Grant. The Battle of Spanish Fort was the last major battle

In celebration of the Civil War's Sesquicentennial, Larry Ray is compling a number of articles detailing the history of the Civil War in our community. This is the eighteenth in the series. Previous articles can be read in the archives of MyParisMagazine.com.

By Larry Ray


of the Civil War, occurring six hours after Lee surrendered at Appomattox.

Prisoner of WarMy great-grandfather was captured

at the fall of Spanish Fort, Alabama on April 8, 1865 and transferred two days later by ship to Fort Massachusetts on Ship Island in the Gulf of Mexico just south of Biloxi, Mississippi. He prob-ably survived his imprisonment be-cause the end of the war was so near.

I was surprised to learn that my great-grandfather was from the Mobile area. I grew up in Pascagoula on the Mississippi Gulf Coast about half way between Mobile and Biloxi.

Ironically, I visited Spanish Fort on Mobile Bay, as well as Ship Island close to Biloxi many times in my youth and knew that the fort on Ship Island was used for Confederate prisoners of war, but had no idea that my great-grandfa-ther had fought and been imprisoned in these places.

My great-grandfather and his brother survived the war and migrated to what was then considered way out west to Arkansas. He started a family and his son Woody would become my grandfather. My grandfather may have known his father was a prisoner of war, but no one else in the family knew it until these documents and photos were found.

One family photo, circa 1898, shows George Washington, his wife Margaret

and their children, G.W. Jr., Thomas, William, Ada and my grandfather, Woody.

During my research I also found a photo from a muster of C.S.A. Veterans at Thornton Springs, Choctaw County, Alabama. It was from the early 1900’s and shows Company C of the 38th Alabama and my great-grandfather standing in the center of the back row.

I knew that Confederate veterans got pensions only from southern states where they lived, so I wrote to the Arkansas History Commission to see if he had one. They sent me copies of the application for his Confederate veterans pension. He applied in 1930 and was given a pension of $250.00 per year. Unfortunately, he passed away 5 years later on March 7, 1935, at age 87. He is buried in the family cemetery near Warren, Arkansas.

Little did I know when I was doing research on the Civil War history close to my home that it would lead to my great-grandfather’s forgotten history. I feel more complete after seeing his photographs and learning more about his life that must have been very hard at times. This is where my family and I came from and we are better for know-ing it.

The next article in this series will feature a famous Confederate soldier that was in and around Paris on many occasions during the Civil War – the legendary Nathan Bedford Forrest.

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JUNE 1�5 � Vacation Bible School, First Baptist Church, 9am-noon. For more info, call 731-642-5074.

JUNE 4 – Summer means blood shortages. Lifeline Bloodmobilevisits First United Methodist Church in downtown Paris, noon-6pm. For info call Tammy Hurst at 1-800-924-6572 extension 310.

JUNE 6 – It’s the 4th Annual Tow-er Youth Triathlon held at Eiffel Tower Park at 7:15 am. Contact Tony Lawrence for information 731-644-2517.

JUNE 6 – National Trail Day Mile Hike. Enjoy a morning in nature getting fit and explore Paris Land-ing State Park on this fun 3-mile moderate hike. For information contact Ranger Regina Lowry at 731-641-4465.

JUNE 6 – The Paris Opry is local country at its best. Showtime is 7 pm at the Krider Performing Arts Center. Proceeds to benefit Tomor-row’s Hope. For more information call 731-644-2571.

JUNE 7�13 – It’s Downtown Paris Association Week! Be on the look-out for special activities including sales, live music, membership opportunities and more. Log on to www.VisitDowntownParis.com for more information. See the week-long schedule of events on page 1.

JUNE 10 – Touch a Truck! Meet a Hero! W. G. Rhea Public Libraryhost this family event from 11 am to 1 pm. Come out to see lots of vehicles and meet our local heroes. For more information call 731-642-1702.

JUNE 12 – Relay for Life is at the Henry County Fairgrounds. Gates open at 4 pm and last until 6 am. Includes food, live music, games, and activities to raise money to beat cancer! For more information contact Ariell White at731-512-5013 or [email protected].

JUNE 14 – Flag Day! Honor our USA flag and its meaning.

JUNE 20 – Dance Expressions Studio Recital, 7 pm at the Krider Performing Arts Center. For more information call 731-644-2571.

It’s free live music under the stars at Summer in the Park. Enjoy country, bluegrass, gospel, rock and more Saturdays, 7:30 pm, at the Paris Landing State Park Am-phitheater. Call 731-641-4465 for more information.

Delicious, seasonal produce is waiting for you at the Farmer’s Market. Call 731-642-2941 for locations and hours.

Henry County Medical Center of-fers monthly seminars/screenings including cardiac rehab, nutrition, shopping smart, joint replace-ment, chronic disease manage-ment, childbirth, Medicare and more. Pre-register at 731-644-3463 or www.hcmc-tn.org.

Too much sun? Come play inside at the Paris Civic Center’s indoor pool, track, weights and fitness room. Pay by the visit or become a member. Located on Volunteer Drive. Call 731-644-2517.

Old country faves are played at the jam sessions at the Civic Cen-ter on Volunteer Drive every Tues-day (except the second Tuesday) and every Friday night, 7 pm. Call 731-641-7577 or 731-641-0562.

Henry Civic Center becomes a dance hall Thursdays when James Greer & Friends play, 7-10 pm. For more info, call, 731-336-7071. Also, Judy and the Guys play at Central Community Building Tuesday nights, 7-9:30 pm.

Hoof Beats of Hope needs vol-unteers for their Saturday riding programs, which are to help children with special needs. For information, contact Jan Foy at 731-782-6141.

Make a day of it and go wine tast-ing at Paris Winery. Stick around for lunch or dinner at Ruggero’s Italian Bistro. For upcoming events such as Concerts in the Vineyards log onto pariswinery.com or call 731-644-9500.

Find your inner artist at Lee Acad-emy for the Arts. For a schedule of singing, instrumental, pottery and other classes, visit www.SchoolForTheArts.org.

Swim beneath the Eiffel Tower at Eiffel Tower Park swimming pool, open daily 10am-6pm, Sundays 1-6pm. For more info call 731-644-2517.

Head down to W. G. Rhea Library for a good book! Don’t forget to sign your child up for the summer reading program. For more infor-mation call 731-642-1702.

Enjoy a summer blockbuster at the Parisian Theatre with 2 showings nightly on all six screens during the summer, matinees on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sun-days. Info line is 731-642-7171.

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JUNE 21– Father’s Day and the first official day of summer.

JUNE 23 – Downtown Paris Asso-ciation’s annual Cruise-In on the courthouse square in Paris, 5:30 pm on fourth Tuesdays of June, August, September and October. FREE! For more information go to www.VisitDowntownParis.com.

JUNE 26 & 27 – KPAC Young Art-ists present “Disney’s Cinderella KIDS” at 7 pm, Friday; 3 pm, Sat-urday. Performers: ages 5-9. $5/general admission. Call Rhonda Stanton at 731-644-2517 for info.

JUNE 27 – Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge’s “Insects and Butterflies” Discovery Series at 1 pm. For program information call 731-642-2091. JULY – Many fishing tournaments are scheduled at Paris Landing State Park during the summer. For more information on dates, times and weigh-ins call 731-641-4465.

JULY 2 – The Lifeline Blood Mo-bile will visit First United Method-ist Church from noon until 6 pm. For information call Tammy Hurst at 1-800-924-6572 extension 310.

JULY 4 – Fly that red, white, and blue with pride and celebrate our independence.

JULY 4 – Live entertainment, pic-nicking and fireworks awaits you at Paris Landing State Park. For information call 641-4465.

JULY 4 – Freedom Festival 2015, at Cottage Grove’s Cardinal Park, sponsored by Cottage Grove Volunteer Fire Department. For information, call 731-782-3657, 731-642-8270, or 731-782-3559.

JULY 11– The Last Mango in Paris presents “Forget Me Not In The Vineyard,” an Alzheimers’ benefit. 6-10 pm, Paris Winery. Tickets: $25. Include t-shirt, concert, and free wine tasting. Tickets available at the winery or by calling 731-333-2042 or 731-336-0122.

July 11 – Paris Landing Sprint Tri-athlon starts at 7 am. 500 meter swim, 14 mile bike, 3 mile run. For more information call 901-274-2202 or [email protected].

JULY 18 – It’s the Annual Water Fun Run, sponsored by the Paris-Henry County Chamber of Com-merce. For info, call 731-642-3431 or visit www.paristnchamber.com.

JULY 18 & JULY 25 � Upward Flag Football and Cheerleading sign-ups at First Baptist Church in their CLC, 9am-noon both Saturdays. For more info, call 731-642-5074.

JULY 24 & 25 – KPAC Young Artists present “Shrek the Musical Jr.” KPAC at 7pm. Performers: ages 10-18. Tickets $5. For more info call Rhonda Stanton at 731-644-2517.

JULY 25 – “Concert in the Vine-yards” at Paris Winery. Bring your favorite lawn chair or blanket, your family and friends for an evening under the stars. Ruggero’s Italian Bistro is also open! For more infor-mation, call 731-644-9500.

JULY 25 - Chill out with cool cars and all-you-can-eat ice cream at the Downtown Paris Association’s Ice Cream Social & Antique Car Show, 4-7 pm, Downtown Paris. For more information, log on www.visitdowntownparis.com.

JULY 25- Feel like canoeing and kayaking? Head on out to the Ten-nessee National Wildlife Refuge, 9 am-12 pm, Duck River Bottoms, as a part of their Discovery Series. For program info, call 731-642-2091.

AUGUST – Fishing tournaments continue at Paris Landing State Park. For more information, call 731-641-4465.

AUGUST 3�8 – FAIR WEEK! Grab some cotton candy, get thrilled on a carnival ride, admire a well groomed steer during exhibition and see who won a blue ribbon at the Henry County Fair. For com-plete schedule call 731-641-9340.

AUGUST 6 – Give Blood and Save a Life! The Lifeline Blood Mobile will visit First United Methodist Church from noon until 6 pm. For information call Tammy Hurst at 1-800-924-6572 extension 310.

August 7 – All kids in the Paris Special School District and the Henry County School System re-turn to school for an abbreviated day of classes!

AUGUST 8 – Head out to the Henry County Fairgrounds for a rip-roarin’ good time! The Demoli-tion Derby starts at 7 pm. And don’t forget to make your way over to the carnival afterwards and have a corndog and funnel cake! For more information call 731-642-1833.

AUGUST 10 - SCHOOL BEGINS! First full day in the Henry County School System and the Paris Spe-cial School District.

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Mineral Wells Animal Clinic ......... 27Moody Realty* .............................. 4Moon’s Jewelry ............................. 6

Murray Woman’s Clinic * ................ Inside Back CoverNeese Law Firm ............................ 4Nu-Look Cleaners........................ 17Paris Civic Center ........................ 39PARIS! Distribution ........................ 9

Paris First United Methodist Church ....................... 13Paris Florist & Gifts ..................... 19

Paris-Henry County Heritage Center .......................... 13Paris Insurance Agency ................. 8Paris Pediatrics ............................. 6Paris Veterinary Clinic ................. 32Paris Winery & Vineyard ............. 34Parisian Theatre ............................ 6Perkins Drugs and Gifts ................ 4Peppers Automotive ................... 17Richardson’s Body Shop .............. 10Ridgeway Funeral Home ............. 36Scotts Lawn Service .................... 19Security Bank ............................. 12Servall Restoration ...................... 36State Farm .................................... 4

Tennessee Valley Community Church ..................... 24

Alexander, Thompson & Arnold ... 24Attitudes ..................................... 13Barcroft Automotive ................... 10Boutique MariMac ...................... 12Butler & Harber .......................... 13Cindy’s Catering .......................... 34Coast To Coast Tinting * ............. 14Cornerstone Re/Max * ................ 17Downtown Paris Association ......... 1Edward Jones* ........................... 31First Baptist Church .................... 27Foundation Bank* ....................... 24Frame Makers ............................. 38Grace Episcopal Church .............. 24Henry County MedicalCenter* .............. Inside Front CoverHenry County Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine* ........................ 32Henry Co. Monument Works ....... 38Henry Co. Sheriff Department'sAnimal Shelter ............................ 39Invest .......................................... 14Joe Mahan Ford ......................... 10KF99/KQ105 ................................. 9Lakeway Animal Clinic ................. 36Lakeway IGA ............................... 36Landmark Realty ........................... 8McEvoy Funeral Home .................. 8Mike’s Muffl ers ............................ 13

Tennessee Valley Solar ................ 14Toggery, The ............................... 17Trolinger’s ................................... 37Twin Lakes Dental Associates ....... 8Vicky Muzzall Tax Service ............ 32Westwood Wines & Liquors ........ 32

West Tennessee Bone & Joint* ............... Back CoverWimberley Agency ........................ 6WKMS ......................................... 26WLJT ........................................... 27

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Dr. Kyle StephensI am pleased to announce that Dr. Kyle Stephens will soon be joining West Tennessee Bone and Joint Clinic (WTBJC) in our Paris offi ce.

I had always hoped that Kyle would return home to Henry County to practice, and this September that will become a reality. Perhaps the only people happier than the docs and staff at WTBJC are his mom and dad, Randy and Donna Stephens of the Elkhorn community. Not only will they be getting their son back home, but they will welcome Kyle’s wife, Jennifer and the couple’s four energetic boys, as well.

It’s been 17 years since Kyle began working toward his goal of becoming an orthopedic surgeon. After his residency he even pursued additional training in spine surgery to better serve his patients. He has served in the mission fi eld, as well, traveling to Kenya and Peru on orthopedic surgery missions. This summer he’ll be working in Ethiopia.

Kyle says that the opportunity to move home is a privilege and a responsibility. It’s that perspective that makes me so proud that he is returning to Henry County and practicing at WTBJC.

Join me in welcoming home Dr. Kyle Stephens. We’re glad he’s here!

G. Blake Chandler, M.D., AAOS

1004 CORNERSTONE DRIVEPARIS, TENNESSEEwww.wtbjc.comCALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT:

731-644-0474

Dr. Kyle Stephens and Dr. Blake Chandler review a patient’s X-ray.

Documents

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