“Ancestry Magazine may be history, but you can read all the past issues online, free of charge. You can fi nd articles by Lou Szucs, Laura Prescott, Jana Sloan Broglin, Leslie Albrecht Huber, Suzanne Russo Adams, George G. Morgan, Kory Meyerink, Myra Vanderpool Gorm-ley, Colleen Fitzpatrick, Esther Yu Summer, Chris-tine Rose, onn Devince, Paula Sturat-Warren, Megan Smolenyak, Sher-ry Irvine, Amy Johnson Crow, Beau Sharbrough, Maureen Taylor, Eliza-beth Kerstens, and many more of today’s leading genealogy writers. Best of all, the past is-sues are available in their entirety free of charge. I also enjoy looking at the advertisements, looking at ads for now defunct companies, for the “lat-est” genealogy software products that have long since been replaced by modern products, and more. You can fi nd the past 16 years of Ancestry Maga-zine on Google Books at http://books.google.com/books/serial/FTgEAAAAMBAJ?rview=1&l

r=&sa=N&start=0” And just for fun, the second of two articles this week from Rich-ard Eastmans Online Genealogy Newslet-ter, reprinted here with his permission:“While I was rid-ing on airplanes this past weekend, I whiled away some time by reading a catalog that was in the seat pocket in front of me. If you

fl y a bit, you prob-ably know the one I mean. The SkyMall cata-log is full of high-priced gadgets, mostly things I would never consider purchasing. However, one item in the Ham-macher Schlemmer sec-tion caught my eye. The wording in the catalog seemed strangely famil-iar. It was a listing for a “Canine Genealogy Kit.”Quoting from the cata-log:This kit analyzes your dog’s DNA and identifi es the breeds in its ancestry. It provides scientifi c con-fi rmation of the physical characteristics, behav-ioral tendencies, person-ality traits, and potential health risks your mixed-breed dog has inherited.A professional laboratory tests a cotton swab that you simply rub against the inside of your dog’s cheek and send to the lab in the provided envelope. The laboratory compares the unique sequences in your canine’s genome with DNA markers from a database of thou-sands of purebred dogs.The DNA test recognizes 63 different breeds (93%

of the most common breeds in the U.S.) that can make up your pet’s genetic profi le. You will receive a certifi cate list-ing your dog’s ancestry and a detailed explana-tion of each breed’s dom-inant characteristics that likely have been passed on to your dog. Takes up to three weeks to receive results.It seems that Fido can be part of the family. While you take DNA tests to determine your own “deep ancestry,” you can now do the same for the family pooch. However, it seems aimed at mixed breed dogs as it states, “The laboratory

compares the unique sequences in your ca-nine’s genome with DNA markers from a database of thousands of purebred dogs.” The list includes 63 different breeds, rang-ing from Afgan Hound to Yorkshire Terrier…..You can read more about the Canine Genealogy Kit or order a kit at http://ti-nyurl.com/ybj598z” From the Genie RoomHcgenie1@bellsouth.net – HarriettDsgenie2@bellsouth.net - DebbieTggenie3@bellsouth.net – TinaJagenie4@bellsouth.net - Jim

Thursday, April 8, 2010Obituaries

The Brownsville States-Graphic

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April 11, 1980

City rejects county’s sales tax proposal but

willing to arbitrateSaying that they

would be glad to further discuss a possible equi-table plan for sharing city tax money for con-struction of classrooms at Haywood Elementary School, members of the city board voted to reject a plan for the city’s par-ticipation presented to them by the Haywood County Commission re-cently.

The board said they would meet with the County budget commit-tee at any time on the matter, and then turned to other matters at hand Tuesday night.

David Hooper, presi-dent of the Chamber of Commerce, attended along with directors of the group to state that the fi nancial status of the group was such that they could no longer pay $2400 per year for the parking lot on the west side of court square, just off West Main.

The board pointed out that nothing could be done at present to in-

crease the city’s dues to the Chamber, but would contribute $600 for the present.

Corinth man charged here

A Corinth, MS man, Billy Ray Smith, 38, has been charged with grand larceny and placed under $5,000 bond for the theft of a quantity of tools from W.O. Ferrell.

Capt. Robert Wiley made the arrest along withSgt. Edwin Thoma-son on April 2 after Smith and his partner were said to have rented a building from Ferrell. They later left with part of the tools. Smith was arrested upon returning to the building, Thomason said.

A warrant is out for the other man involved, Sgt. Thomason stated.

Bearing Firm complet-ing expansion

Brownsville Bearing Co. is undergoing a $1 million expansion pro-gram that will allow the fi rm to double its size and increase its ability to manufacture larger prod-ucts.

Work should be com-pleted by June 1, accord-

ing to a company spokes-man. However he said, “It will probably take the remainder of 1980 to have it at full production.”

The plant’s employees convert powdered metals into bearings for small motors, appliances, autos and farm machinery.

April 12, 1990

Accounting improved following state auditHaywood County has

already corrected several departmental account-ing defi ciencies, County Executive Franklin Smith said this week following the publication of the county’s 1989 audit by the state comptroller’s offi ce. However, Smith said that some proce-dures noted in the audit for the fi scal year, which ended last June would be expensive and pointless to change.

Among the 23 “fi nd-ings” by state auditors were a combination of serious problems and insignifi cant ones, Smith said, and work began im-mediately last November after an exit conference with the auditors to cor-rect signifi cant problems.

Like it or not, Stanton property owners face

clean-upStanton property own-

ers will have to clean up unsightly lots, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen decided at its March meeting.

And 17 landowners discovered the town’s new determination after receiving letters giving them until April 16 to respond to the city’s re-quest to clean trash and debris off their property.

Owners have 10 days after the deadline to re-quest a hearing after which the city will clean up unsightly areas. The cost of the clean up will be assigned to property taxes.

“In many cases, these are absentee land own-ers,” Mayor Henry Johnson said. State law provides the city power to clear the property of owners who live outside Stanton.

“However, we’ll pro-ceed against owner-oc-cupied property under a town ordinance,” John-son said.

Blazer bandit keeps

radioA recreational vehicle

stolen from a Browns-ville used car lot was re-covered the same day it was stolen.

Jim Mayer, owner of The Car Lot, reported to police that a man who test-drove a 1986 Blazer stole it shortly after his demonstration drive Wednesday.

A state trooper on routine patrol found the truck near the interstate in rural Fayette County. The Blazer was out of gas and in good condition except that the thief ap-parently stole the radio.

No arrests have been made.

April 13, 2000

Brownsville beer dead issue

Opening last Tues-day’s special session of the city board, Mayor Webb Banks said, “What we need do is what would be best overall for Brownsville.” Banks had called the meeting for aldermen to discuss the sale of beer in Browns-ville.

The board narrowly passed a motion that end

the beer debate, leaving Brownsville the largest city in West Tennessee without package beer sales.

Local Community program looks at issues

facing countyA local steering com-

mittee charged with starting a Quality Com-munities program in Haywood County began Thursday to identify the plan that will determine what the county looks like in 20 years. T

ennessee Valley Au-thority facillator Phil-lip Scharre coordinated the two-hour session at the Elma Ross Public Library while members discussed what the hope the program will do and identifi ed some of the is-sues facing the county.

Brownsville city board sets mandatory retire-

ment for police and fi refi ghters

Police and fi remen in Brownsville will be re-quired to retire after their 62nd birthday, and city workers will receive im-proved retirement ben-efi ts after action taken Tuesday night.

Mrs. Malinda Carol Reynolds Date of Death – April 4, 2010

Ms. Malinda Carol Reynolds, age 59, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2010, at Regional Hospi-tal, Jackson TN. She was preceded in death by her father: John Russell Johnson; two brothers and a grandson.

Funeral services were held at the Brownsville-Bells Funeral Home Chapel, Brownsville, TN at 3:00 P.M., Wednesday, April 7, 2010 with Dr. Fred Campbell offi ciating. Private burial will follow at a later date. She is survived by her mother: Janie Martin Johnson, Brownsville, TN; two daughters: Kim Vialpando, Thornton Co, and Misty Smith (Thomas), Fayetteville, NC.; three brothers, three sisters, eight grandchildren and three great-grand-children.

Brownsville States Graphic(Brownsville, Tenn.) April 8, 2010

Church NewsSpring Revival Greater New Birth of

Christ Church

There will be a Spring Revival held Monday thru Wednesday, April 12-14 at 7PM at the Greater New Birth of Christ Church. Monday, Pastor Lonnie Wil-liams from New Beginning Community in Somer-ville will be the speaker. Tuesday night, Pastor Wil-lie Ray Boyle from Home Baptist Church in Jackson will speak. Wednesday night’s speaker will be Pastor Tommy Woods of Cool Spring Church in Henderson. Greater New Birth of Christ Church is located at 505 Tyus Street in Brownsville. Lee Harvey, Jr. is Pastor.

Everyone is welcome!

Thank You There are no words to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for all of your cards, food, friendship, phone calls, prayers and visits during this difficult time. A special thank you to Allison Brasher and the Crestview staff for all their love and support. Also, a special thanks to Mr. Kenny Ellington and the Brownsville Funeral Home staff for their genuine care, concern and professionalism.

The Family of Mabel J. Henderson

Danny Henderson and familyCarolyn Lewis and family

On behalf of Tracey Lea, Allison Ferrell, Melanie Quinton and

their families and myself, we are expressing our very sincere and

heartfelt thanks to each of you who expressed to us your love by sending the beautiful cards, flowers, and food in the loss of Cheryl on January 30, 2010. Your visitation and funeral

attendance was overwhelming with love also.

To me it was better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all.

God sent an angel.

Bob Moses

HELP KEEP OUR CITY CLEAN

ORDINANCE #651This Ordinance set forth requirements on how materials should be prepared for curb side pickup by the Browns-ville Sanitation and Street Departments. We are working continuously to keep the city clean. We constantly pick up brush, leaves, litter, etc. The people of Brownsville should take pride in their town. Help stop litter. All grass clippings, shrub clippings, leaves and small items must be bagged and placed curbside. Small limbs and cuttings should be placed in one neat pile at curbside. Do not place the piles under electric lines or low tree limbs. Blowing your grass in the street is “No Less Than Littering” and is against the law. If you have excessive grass cut-tings, they must be bagged and put curbside.The city DOES NOT pick up bricks, concrete items, vehicle parts, trees or any individual or contractor construc-tion waste.

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