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The Daily News-Journal from Murfreesboro, Tennessee • 2

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2A Saturday, April 26, 1997, Murfreesboro, Tenn. THE DAILY NEWS JOURNAL bill Obituaries -House OKs Beavers' campaign truth ih II representing La Vergne, Eagleville and western Rutherford County. Staggs campaign included claims Beavers voted for a bill to allow convicted drunk drivers to become school bus drivers despite the fact she did not vote for the bill. Staggs later stood by his claims. The bill approved Thursday also requires candidates running for office to file a code of ethics (on a voluntary basis) along with their nominating petition stating they will adhere to ethical guidelines during the course of the campaign.

That code includes a promise to limit attacks on opponents to legitimate challenges on their opponent's record and policies; to refrain from "character defamation, prejudicial or personal slurs; a pledge not to utilize false 'campaign materials with unfounded accusations; and calls for candidates to renounce groups that use unethical campaign practices against their opponent. Beavers said that attacks on -House members have continued even after the elections. "After two years, I have heard member after member on the House floor complain that they feel violated because they have been misrepresented by their opposition, she this measure applies to candidates as well as office-holders. "When you run for office, you become a public figure, just as if you were elected. And when you become a public figure, you open yourself up to all kinds of things, but you are still accountable.

She added that the attacks and misrepresentation have a negative By Kay Hodge Staff writer Members of the Tennessee House of Representatives from both parties are taking a step towards cooperation at least in the area pf truth in campaigning. Hie House voted 96-0 Thursday to approve bipartisan legislation that would provide civil remedies against those candidates who knowingly falsify information or who engage in defamation of char-r acter of their opponents" Sponsored by state Rep. Mae Beavers, R-Mt. Juliet, and' House Speaker Jimmy Naifeh, D-C6ving-ton, the bipartisan measure also allows the prevailing side to recover attorney's fees. Beavers said that the behavior exhibited during the last stater race prompted her to sponsor this legis-.

lation; effect on the voters. "There were times last year where it got so ugly that some voters said, 'I'm so sick of this that I'm not voting at all. I am hopeful that this will clean up our system where citizens do not have to sort through innuendoes and lies to get to the facts about a candidate's stand on the issues or voting record, Beavers said. And while the bill looks like it will be successful when it is heard in the Senate, as well as when it is submitted to Gov. Don Sundquist, Beavers acknowledges that the legislation will have no effect on Con-; gressional candidates, "Of course, this won't affect the Congressional races, but maybe this will prompt them to consider measures of their own." this made it a lot better," said 11-year-old Gabriel Lewis.

The game also taught students about mathematical strategies and" averages. After they learned the basics of the game using paper and pencil, Williams demonstrated an alternative way to play it on a computer. Correction Wesley Barrett, who Cannon County deputies charged with' aggravated assault after a Thursday incident, had been convicted on armed robbery and burglary charges, not a charge of attempted murder as reported in The Daily News Journal Friday. The News Journal is happy to make this correction. The cocaine is expected to be sent to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's crime laboratory for testing.

Stegall was also charged with criminal impersonation and driving on a suspended license. Both Stegall and Shanks arc unemployed. They were booked into. Rutherford County Adult: Detention Center. Hearings on their charges were set May 13 in General Sessions Court.

process the information," Patterson said. Fifth-graders at Campus School enjoyed participating in a math exercise, where they stood on top of a large mat placed on the floor. "He used a big mat that was numbered like a grid," explained" fifth-grader Aditya Bullu' Sar-varia. "He numbered it so it looked like a calendar." Students started bv standing at qgeiflnpl dotoc tr lha. mot I hpu JlB" unri-nntni Hiaonn! nA vpf.

tical moves to various dates. "I liked seeing the different designs you can make, by getting to different dates," said 11-year-old Bradford Green. Another; learning game, called 'Greedy taught children about stem and leaf graphs. "I don't usually like math, but deputy reported. He gave Prestin- inzi permission to search his vehicle.

Prestininzi reported he located a plastic bag containing what appeared to be one ounce of powder cocaine under the seat. He called for backup. After the driver and passenger were arrested, he found another bag under the seat. Sheriffs Deputy Lee Young and his K-9 Lilly searched the car but were unable to locate more drugs. future site of the Children's Discovery House museum for children on Southeast Broad Street, and Bradley Academy, a school President James K.

Polk attended which is currently being converted to an African-American history center. "There are an amazing number of people already using (the Green-ways), and (they're) not even completed yet," Jackson said. "My race last year was a good example of the ugliness and misin-v formation that has taken place in past races," Beavers said. "Last year was one of the ugliest campaign seasons ever. "This legislation was an effort on the Jlouse floor to say let's clean it up, and run on our records instead of defamation, she added.

Beavers defeated Democrat Bill Staggs of MC Juliet in November for re-election to the House seat Improvements will begin at the Ozburn-Hessey plant entrance extending to Tech Park Road. The apparent low bidder was- $199,661 from Milliken's Group Inc. of Gallatin, Other bidders were Mid-Tenn Paving Inc. of Nashville with a bid of Rollins Excavating LLC of Murfreesboro with a bid of Etherly Group Inc. of Nashville with a bid of and Thomas and Associates of La Vergne with a bid of $291,071.

A contract will be awarded in the same manner as a contract for 1-24 with construction beginning shortly-after the awarding of the contract, Ralph said. injuries was unknown. The wreck occurred in Winburg, 3outh Africa, and a memorial service has been scheduled for Jeremy Rolfs on July 13 in Oak Park, 111., according to the Tribune. Both Heather Uffelman and Jeremy Rolfs were students in MTSU's College of Mass Communication at the time of Uffelman's death on Oct. 23, 1992, DNJ photo by Pamela Harrison Needs a home This male labradpr mix puppy and his brothers and sisters are available for adoption at the Rutherford County HumaneRabies Control Center on Haley Road in Murfreesboro.

The center is open until 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, "and a $46 adoption fee pays for Consultant (Continued from page 1) matical Task Centre project." Williams is a free-lance education consultant. He accepted a contract from Curriculum Corp. to be project officer for its Mathematics Task Centre Projdfct. "This project provides a rich soil with which the debates about math ematical education reform William evntfline1 "Wp winiams expiainea we are a pipeline to bring information to teachers." While in Murfreesboro, he held classes for teachers and students at MTSU, McFadden School, Central Middle School, and Campus School.

"He wants the teacher to stay in the classroom while the students Drug (Continued from page 1) two miles west of Murfreesboro when a. vehicle began tailgating hinrWith the headlights on bright. He allowed the driver to pass him, then noticed the motorist was driving He stopped the car. Stegall answered questions evasively, didn't have a valid driver's license and gave two sets of infor- mation about his identity, the (Continued from page 1) crans, the largest Civil War earthen fort, and Lytle Creek. "About a quarter million people a year visit the battlefield," Jackson said.

"And we have people from all over the country coming to see Cannonsburgh." During the council meeting the mayor said, they were hoping to tie in both Greenway projects with the Buckle up for safety! Rutherford County Monuments 893-5988 pealing with only Top Gradetranite Professional, Friendly Service Bonded Licensed All Work Guaranteed Serving Rutherjord and Surrounding Counties For Over 25 years 20360 Installed I Hour Monitoring in Murfreesboro Annie Mae Comer Services for Mrs. Annie Mae Comer, 86, of the Fellowship community, who died Friday, April 25, of a stroke at Quality Care Nursing Home in Lebanon are scheduled for Sunday at 2 p.m. at Jennings Ayers Funeral Home followed by burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Bob Lannom will officiate. A native of Rutherford County, Mrs.

Comer was the daugher of the late Charlie Pirtle and Themie Todd Pirde. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late James Adam Comer, who died in 1985; and by a son, James E. Comer. She is survived by a daughter, Louise Lannom of Lebanon; a sister, Kate Short of the Silver Hill communityfouLgrandchildren nine great-grandchildren and one 'great-great-grandchild. Mrs.

Comer was a homemaker, and a member of Corinth Church of Christ. Visitation with the family will be held after 1 p.m. today at Jennings Ayers Funeral Home. Daily News Journal, Apnl 26. 19 Clara Tidwell Services for Mrs.

Clara Beard Tidwell, 78, who died Thursday, April 24, at her home in Bon Aqua, are scheduled for today at 10 a.m. in the chapel of arpeth Hills Funeral Home in Nashville, fol-lowed by burial in Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens. Elvis Williams will A native of Hickman County, she was-the daughter of Melvin and Mae Rainey Beard, She was preceded in death by her husband, Eulis Tidwell, and by a daughter, Martha Wells of Chattanooga. She is by two sons, Wayne Tidwell of Atlanta and Seth Tidwell of Rockvale; nine grandchildren, and seven children. Mrs.

Tidwell was a membepof the Five Points Church of Christ In Bon Aqua. She was retired from the Sigel pants factory in Dickson. In lieu of. flowers, memorials in honor of Mrs. Tidwell may be made to the Five Points Church of Christ.

Daily News Journal, April 26. 19. 5 Eathel Services for Mr. Eathel West, 86, of Franklin Road, who died Friday, April 25, at his home- are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel, followed by burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Bill Fox will officiate. A native of Cannon County, Mr. West was the son of the late Mead-ie West. He is survived by his wife, Lena Mears West; a son, Kenneth West of the Kittrell two daughters, Juanita Montgomery of La Vergne and Fayc Lester of five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mr.

West was a retired farmer. Visitation will begin after 2 p.m. Sunday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Daily News Journal, April 26, 19 More clouds toay, chance of rain tonight Today, expect increasing cloudiness, highs near 70 and winds frorp the east at 5-10 miles per hour. Tonight, there's a 40 percent chance of showers with lows in the mid 50s.

For Sunday, highs are expected in the upper 60s, as is rain, with a 70 percent chance of precipitation. Last Week's Weather From the Murfreesboro Water Plant Hi Lo Precip 29 0.12 ...75.37 0.00 Monday 70 39 0.11 Tuesday 66 51 0.11 Wednesday 65 49 0.53 Thursday .....64 37 0.00 65 42 0.00 State (Continued from page 1) distance from one side of the highway to another, he said. "Realignment of the road also makes signalization more con-- ducive," Richardson said. Grandinetti said the new road will be one-third of a mile long and Parent's Day Out! Tuesdays Thursdays Vt; Beginning 997 to 5 years old For more info call 904-0478 Vv Third Baptist Church 1T1U1 11 i I "JW. I 35130! gMHiIjBMlAJw.i 1-24 (Continued from page 1) 7- this section of 1-24 as on or before Dee.

1, 1998, A project to widen I-24 from the Davidson County line to thj Hickory "Hollow area is expected to be part of a June bid opening, state department of transportation officials have said. Also for Rutherford County part of Friday's bid opening was a pro-, ject for grading and drainage on a state industrial access route serving Ozburn-Hessey and various other, businesses in Tech Park, industrial park in La Vergne to- include paving, installation of curbs and gutters pavement markings Ralph said. Ex-student (Continued from page 1) was. injured. No one was ever arrested in the case, and Rolfs lived inin undisclosed location after the incident.

He told The Daily- News Journal by telephone several years ago that he was in hiding for fear of being discovered by the assailant. This year, Rolfs, 27, died on March 31 in a motor vehicle wreck in South Africa, said John Lynch pf MTSU's Office of Public Relations. The wreck was apparently unrelated to Uffelman's death. Rolfs had been living in Africa as a member of the Peace Corps, Lynch said. Hist mother had been visiting Rolfs and the two were riding in a car when another driver apparently fell asleep at the wheel, hitting the Rolfs' car.

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