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2A Monday, Dec. 21, 1993, Murfreesboro, Tenn. THE DAILY NEWS JOURNAL GOP moves sposiiei Obituaries the way I did the recalled a GOP source. Livingston, who won the party'i backing last month, had told House "I have hurt you deeply" bj not revealing his marital infidelity which was disclosed by the Capitol Hill newspaper, Roll Call. I The sources said Livingston's wifet Bonnie, had a lot to do witK the decision not to stand for speak-j er.

One House GOP official saict Livingston "could win" but likely! asked himself "was it worth win-l Of I ntAr'Vx lA Cimtliirl ning announcement in the waning -hours of a historic but rancorous impeachment debate. Several members immediately congregated around Hastert and urged him to run. But as Reps. Steve Largent of Oklahoma and Christopher Cox of California expressed interest in the speaker's job, Republican leaders knew they didn't want to send lawmakers home for an end-of-session two-week recess amid such tumult. And they knew it was time for a conciliator who could work with Republican conservatives and moderates and with Democrats, who will have 2 1 1 seats in the next Congress and the support of an independent member.

The Republicans have 223. House Republican aides who witnessed the aftermath of Liv ingston's announcement described the events Sunday on condition they not be identified by name. The Republican caucus meets Jan. 5 to confirm their choice for speaker. The party leadership Gingrich, Majority Leader Dick Armey and Majority Whip Tom DeLay quickly scheduled an emergency caucus after the impeachment debate.

uWe got to stop killing each other," Armey told the closed-door session, according to a source. And for those who believed that Hastert the chief deputy whip wasn't conservative or forceful enough to follow Gingrich, the outgoing speaker had his own message for the caucus, "He told them every speaker is 'different and unique. You cannot compare an incoming speaker to Branch and Eugene Schmid officiated. She was the daughter of the late Byrd Monroe and Vaden E. Green Nash.

She is survived by her husband, Clyde Willard Posey; a son, James David Posey of Murfreesboro; a daughter, Nellie Diane Posey of Pensacola, and a sister Marie Rice of Cookeville. Whitson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Daily New journal Dec. 21. 1998 Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Void Volner Smith Services for Void Volner Smith, 86, of Lavinia, who died Sunday, Dec. Middle Tennessee Medical Center, will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Bodkin Funeral Home in Milan with burial in Lavinia Cemetery. Leon Jones will officiate. She was the daughter of the late Fielder C.

and Onie Brasher Volner and the widow of John H. Smith. She is survived by a son, John Smith of Lavinia; a daughter, Car-, olyn Holmes of Murfreesboro; brothers, John W. Volner of Phoenix, Maries Volner and Oteen Volner, both of Jackson; sisters, Inez Perry of Paradise Valley, Roberta Cresweil of Jackson; four grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren. She was a member of Spring Creek Church of Christ.

Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m; today at the funeral home. --Woodfin Memorial Chapel is in charge of local arrangements. Daily News Journal Dec. 21, 1998 Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Helen Cox Holder Graveside services for Helen Cox Holder, 73, of La Vergne, who died Sunday, Det. 20, at Southern Hills Medical Center, Nashville, will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Roselawn Memorial Gardens with burial to follow. John Euton will officiate. She was the daughter of the late Horace M.

and Minnie West Cox, She is survived by her husband, John Holder; a daughter, Juanita Ringham of Smyrna; and grandchildren Misti Ringham and Jarred Ringham, both of Smyrna. She was a member of the Nazarene church. Visitation will be after 4 p.m. today at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna. Daily News Journal Dec.

21t 1998 Murfreesboro, Tenn. WASHINGTON (AP) Drained from a tempestuous impeachment debate, and still smarting over election losses and the abrupt resignations of two GOP aders, House Republicans felt they had to act immediately to replace Speaker-designate Bob Livingston. So they rallied behind Rep. J. Dennis Hastert of Illinois, a former teacher from Middle America who is as soft-spoken as outgoing Speaker Newt Gingrich is outspoken.

Within hours of Livingston's surprise decision Saturday to retire rather than face incessant questions about his sexual' history, Hastert had been anointed-Vand his two potential rivals had dropped out. Chaos roiled in the Hoise chamber after Livingston made his stun Walter (Continued from page 1) his room," she said. The children also missed having what is a common staple in most homes a television and VCR. "It really tore them up," Adcox said. When Brandon's teacher, Beverly Sanford, called to see if the class could help, Adcox said she appreciated the offer.

"I said it was sweet, but I didn't want to put her out, it's Christmas time," Adcox recalled. There may not. be a way to explain to children why bad things rpnnch--- (Continued from page 1) "It's now time for all of us to do some personal soul-searching to do the best we can to help our fellow man here at the Christmas season. We need all companies to complete campaigns and report as promptly Wilson (Continued from page 1) says Murfreesboro attorney Frank fly, who represents Rutherford County residents. They would use- a procedural challenge against Wilson County because they oppose the proposed track's planned location.

Wilson County's zoning code includes no mention of race tracks, Fly said of the procedural point to7 be used to oppose the track. "We've recommended other sites still in Wilson County where there would be virtually no local opposition," Fly said. Rutherford County resident Mary Ann Aquandro, chairperson of CRASH, Citizens Rally Against Speedway Havoc, and other north Rutherford County residents say they're going to the Wilson County Commission meeting at 6 tonight in Lebanon to speak at the rezoning hearing. McGlynn said, "I'm unaware of the opposition's proposals for another site. "We've done a lot of looking around in this area and have found this is the best," McGlynn said listing criteria to protect the environment and offering good access.

"We think this is a desirable site. We've done our due diligence and want to proceed forward on it Dover Downs will be represented Mildred Sullivan Services for Mildred D. Scott Sullivan, 68, of University Street, who died Sunday, Dec. 20, at Middle Tennessee Medical Center of kidney failure after an extended illness, will be 10 Tuesday at Jennings Ayers chapel with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Gordon Poole will officiate.

She was the daughter of the late Marvin Scott and Mollie Ratleph Scott She is survived by a son, Scott Sullivan of Murfreesboro; a daughter, Jean Cobble of Murfreesboro; four grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild. A native of Cannon County, she attended Middle Tennessee Baptist Church. She was a former employee of Middle Tennessee Mental Health Center and a certified nurse technician for NHC HealthCare. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

today at the funeral home. Daily News Journal Dec. 21, 1998 Murfreesboro, Tenn. Thomas Lee Alcorn Services for Thomas Lee 'Tommy" Alcorn, 73, of Sunset Drive, who died Saturday, Dec. 19, at Middle Tennessee Medical Center, will be 1 p.m.

Tuesday at Jennings Ayers chapel with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Don Kelly will officiate. He was the son of the late Keath-ley and Kate Baskin Alcorn and was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret. Mangrum Alcorn; and a daughter Joan Marie Alcorn. He is survived by his wife, Christine Butner Alcorn; a son, Dennis Alcorn of Murfreesboro, daughters, Nancy Weatherly and Sue Alcorn, both of Murfreesboro; a sister, Ear-lene McPherson of Murfreesboro; three grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren.

He was employed by Murfreesboro Pure Milk for 37 years as a route manager and supervisor. He attended the Church of God. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Daily News Journal Dec. 21, 1998 Murfreesboro, tenn. Alice Beatrice Posey Services for Alice Beatrice Posey, 79 of Cooke ville, who died Saturday, Dec. 19, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center, were to be 1 p.m. today at the Whitson Funeral Home chapel with burial in Cookeville City Cemetery.

Chuck Cutting (Continued from page 1) one out," Joe said laughingly. Country Cove Christmas Tree cFarm sits approximately one mile off U.S. Highway 231 North (Lebanon Highway) on Cut Off Road. The Claytons will be selling trees daily through Tuesday. Despite a warm early December, North American Evergreens in Smyrna is also experiencing a profitable holiday season.

Owner Joe Walls said sales are up this year, and he expects to keep selling trees through Thursday. Walls said by Dec. 15, normally 80 percent of the trees are sold and business slows after that, "except for Christmas Eve. "We have 20 or 30 people who come up on Christmas Eve every year to buy their trees," Walls said. 4iIt's kind of a Walls has been in business for 1 5 years, and sales have generally climbed every season, due mostly to the area's population increase.

North American Evergreen has a variety of spruces, pines and firs, ranging in price from $9 to $100. One of the most important aspects of keeping a cut tree healthy, Walls said, is removing the layer of sap on the bottom. An inch and a half or so of sap should be cut from the bottoms of severed trees so they can "drink," what had happened." Sanford was hopeful her 19 third-graders could manage to collect $50 in an effort to help the family buy a new VCR. "We exceeded that and came up with enough money to buy a TV-VCR combo," she said. During a class Christmas party last Thursday, the gift was presented to the Adcox family.

"I think the kids were surprised at how much fun it was to give," Sanford said. "It's amazing with a little spark what people will do. All the parents were so generous." Adcox said she couldn't believe the students had not only a VCR for only 27 percent of their goal while chiropractors are 54 percent of goal. So when the professionals come on line, it will greatly enhance our chances of making the overall campaign goal." Three positives to advance the goal to its current 84 percent of goal status are employees of United Workers (Continued from page 1) boro facility on Memorial Boulevard (U.S. Highway 231 North).

'That national group provided us with three names they wanted us to deal with, and that includes Carolyn Goodman," confirmed Howell Thursday afternoon. "We are early in the integration study process and plan meetings with employees and employee groiipsalong with military veteran patients and veterans groups, in early January. "We are eager to meet with" all parties as soon as possible," said Howell. "But we are early in the assessment phase. Communications between all parties is a high priori- ty" Meetings began Thursday morning between York VA officials and representatives from the staff of Gordon, D-Murfreesboro, who has called publicly for the Nashville VA's care services to be moved to the more centrally-located York VA if services and staff are integrated.

The Nashville VA is located in urban Nashville adjacent to Vander-bilt University Medical Center. "We are receiving calls of concern from veteran patients about happen to them and their families, but Sanford stays focused on the positive. 'Teaching students that there are a lot of good people left and how to make someone feel better when something bad happens those are such good lessons early on," Sanford said. Sanford, who is Brandon's teacher, said she sent a letter home to parents explaining the Adcox's situation and requesting donations. "I knew he was upset about the break-in, and I wanted him to know there were a lot of good people Jeft" Sanford said.

"I wanted him to remember what we did instead of as possible." United Way executives made a special plea for professionals of the community to take the time and complete their campaigns. "For example, accountants and attorneys are only at 35 percent and 48 percent of goals, respectively tallied Hughson. "Physicians are at by its vice president, Don Stansber-ry, at tonight's meeting, he said. "None of the members of CRASH are against the race track," said Fly. "But they do think they've selected the wrong site." McGlynn said Dover Downs had satisfied itself that noise and environment questions had been resolved within the company, and it's now answered those questions for the Wilson County engineer.

"We're confident we've overcome the concerns and we're hopeful that will translate into a positive decision tonight," McGlynn said. Fly said Wilson County's planning commission recommended the proposed track site be zoned C-4, but that classification "does not allow a commercial racetrack facility." The county's zoning code disallows that, he said. "The zoning ordinance is precise," Fly said. "Anything not permitted is specifically not permitted. "Every classification has a list of things that are permitted and then they have things which are permitted under a special classification and their C-4 classification does not have anything permitted generally or specifically which even remotely resembles a commercial racetrack facility.

"We're saying they must have something that at least covers it in a broad sense," he said. Landscapes pager 862-1333 Available niUg i VJillgH" uuu annual thoughts when he stepped down after the disastrous November election: He might have won the speaker's race but would have faced incessant questions about the GOP failure. her family, but a TV-VCR combination and two children's videos Wal-Mart had donated. "Brandon was ecstatic," she said. "I don't think they've turned it off since they got it The family thanked Sanford, other parents, the school staff and the students for their giving spirit 'Twenty kids took it on themselves to make our Christmas a little better," Tabitha Adcox said.

"We just couldn't thank the kids enough. What they have done is amazing they were giving and concerned about what Brandon had gone through." Way, who upped their giving by 41 percent of goal, Square employees of La Vergne, up 15 percent and Miller Loughry Insurance employees, up 14 percent "It will take a miracle now for us to make goal by the Dec. 31 deadline," predicted Hughson. care and forced travel to Nashville for care and from York VA employees about jobs," confirmed Gordon's chief of staff Kent Syler of Murfreesboro. "And We were told (Thursday) by York VA officials that they have immediate plans to begin informational meetings early in January with employees and veterans.

'YiTA hiam r- a1iMonl ll til ATI. WWC CUSU UU 1DVU UlCU expect no major changes in the existing primary care system in place at York VA, which we think means there will be a continuity of existing services for ailing veterans, a primary concern of ours," said Syler. "It's very important that area veterans continue to get quali ty care at York VA because of accessibility." wan tsy rhone 24 Hours A Day 7DavsfPQkek rvl 1 ALL Bank cf Muifieedxxo B2 Dsc 21 4 shopping days to Christmas nights and weekends Mai! he said. For late-season tree shoppers, making sure there is adequate water may be the least important of con-cerns. Scott Peterson, vice president of Old Time Pottery, said after this past" weekend trees can become quite scarce.

"We'll pretty much sell the last bunch by this weekend," Peterson said. "By (today) we'll probably be out." Sales have exceeded previous years at Old Tim. Pottery as well, Peterson Old Time Pottery has a base of repeat customers who visit the store every year to purchase their hand-shaped firs. "We do very with (Christmas Peterson said. "We have regular customers who come from Franklin, Nashville and other areas to buy our trees." Regardless of where holiday season shoppers get their Christmas trees, they generally end up in one of two places: Cannonsburgh Village or the landfill.

Recycle Rutherford will be on hand Saturday, Jan. 2, 1999, at Cannonsburgh Village to chip old trees for mulch. Christmas cards will also be collected to be sent to St. Jude's Ranch for Children. Once there, old Christmas cards will be used by the children to make ornaments for the next holiday season.

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