Marshall County Post

Marshall County Post, Thursday April 25, 2024— 5A pay$9.25 in taxes. $2.25stays here in the county. $7.00goes to the state. The state sends that back out whether it’s through prisons, roads, edu- cation, or whatever.” Sorrells applied this example to the school voucher program and said, “I just don’t think it’s a good thing for us in rural Ten- nessee.” One homeschoolingmom in the audience who’s against vouchers said, “It’s called the honey-coated hook. Once you allow the government in your home, they have authority over you.” Some of the questions from the audience directed to Sorrells included: can illegal immigrant chil- drenwithoutabirthcerti fi cate enroll in school? what about going to school without their immuni- zations? cantheygo toschoolwith- out social security cards? scholastic book fairs are full of “smut”doyoustill allow themin your schools? Sorrells repeatedly said, “Our job is to love ‘em and teach ‘em,” and that he is not a politician. He reiterated that as an educator, he and his sta ff “are here to teach.” Warner andHensley gave updates on recent legislation. Warner voted against school vouchers in the General As- sembly. He said he will con- tinue to vote for what makes sense for his constituents despite pushback from lobby- ists, conservatives, and other Republicans. Hensley discussed legisla- tion on arming teachers and what is required if or when it passes. “Certainly, nobodyhas todo it if theydon’twant todo it - no teachers, no adminis- trators have to. It’s mainly for the schools that don’t have SROs,”Hensley said. By Monday, April 22, Governor Lee’s proposed school voucher bill was re- ported dead by numerous news outlets after lawmakers were unable to negotiate the terms. Since this is the last year in the 113th General As- sembly, lawmakers will not be able to reintroduce school vouchers againuntil 2025. Warner told The Post on Monday, April 22, “In an at- tempt to bring this massive Washington-style, pork- fi lled voucher scam to the doorstep of our state, House leadership has betrayed and let down ev- erysinglestudent,teacher,ad- ministrator, and support sta ff member inTennessee. Despite overwhelming opposition to this bill, some of the most powerful politicians in our state worked in the shadows tomake shady back- room deals to line their own pockets and ignore the voices of thosewhomattermost - the voters who elected them to serve. Thankfully, the people of Tennessee have proven that their voices are stronger than a fewpower hungry poli- ticians in Nashville and our children are way too valuable to be used as political pawns. As I said from day one, I don’t serve lobbyists or lead- ership. I serve the people of this great state. I am proud of each and every freedom fi ghterwhohas takenthe time to make their voices heard and who have proven that it is thepoliticianswhoserve the people, NOT the other way around. God bless you, and God bless the great state of Tennessee.” The Marshall County GOP meets monthly at the TWHBEA Banquet Room at 250 North Ellington Pkwy in Lewisburg on the third Tues- day of each month. Member- ship dues are $20 per year and meetings are open to all like-minded Republicans. Obituaries Barry Joe Pope Barry Joe Pope, 62, of Lewisburg, Tennes- see, died Friday, April 19, 2024, at St. Thom- as West in Nashville. He was born Sep- tember 8, 1961, in At- lanta, Georgia, to the late Billy Pope and Edith Tucker Pope. He was employed by MINTH Manufactur- ing in Lewisburg and a member of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his father, Billy Joe Pope, in 2019. He is survived by his mother, Edith Tucker Pope; one son, Jeremy (Haleigh) Pope of Cookeville; one daughter, Meagan Pope of Lewisburg; granddaugh- ter, Claire Pope and grandson, Barrett Pope; two sisters, Trina (Douglas) He ffi ngton of Lewisburg and Tonga (Frankie) Dalton of Cornersville; several nephews and nieces; former spouse, Pamela Pope of Belfast; and faithful companion, Eva. Visitation with the family was held at London Fu- neral Home on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The funeral service was conducted Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 1 p.m. from the chapel of London Fu- neral Home, 324 W. Church Street, Lewisburg, Ten- nessee, with burial following in Lone Oak Cemetery. London Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to assist the family with the arrangements. Nick Sorrow Mr. Nick Sorrow, 63, of the Caney Spring commu- nity in Marshall County, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Lewisburg. Lawrence Funeral Home in charge of arrange- ments. Cynthia (Cindy) Lynn Jett Cynthia (Cindy) Lynn Jett, 61, of Lew- isburg, Tennessee, died Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Marshall Medical Center. Cindy was born May 15, 1962, in Mur- freesboro, Tennessee, to the late Leonard and Beatrice Cozart Jett. She enjoyed working at several places in Lewisburg and socializing with her co-workers at the Impact Center, Genesco and Reliance Pen and Pen- cil. She loved Jesus and angels and especially loved her family. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and playing solitaire on her Kindle. She was a member of Lewisburg First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, her pa- ternal grandparents, Dewey and Nellie Jett and her maternal grandparents, Cli ff ord and Christine Co- zart. She is survived by two sisters, Tammy (Phillip) Baxter and Tina Cli ff ord both of Lewisburg; two brothers, Thomas (Ann) Jett and Travis Jett both of Lewisburg; faithful companion Yorky, LuLu Bell; best friend, Patrick Denihan; eight nieces and nephews and thirteen great nieces and nephews. Visitation with the family will be held at London Funeral Home, 324 West Church Street, Lewisburg, Tennessee, on Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 4 until 7 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted on Friday, April 26, 2024, at 10 a.m. from the chapel of London Funeral Home with burial to follow in Lone Oak Cem- etery. In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Pallbearers will be Jackie Lee, Phillip Purdom, Wayne Davis, Matt Cummings, Camren Brown, and Paul Dalton. London Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to assist the family with the arrangements. Marshall County Schools Tuesday, May 1, 2024 Kindergarten Registration 2024-25 (Third Opportunity) Parents who are enrolling children into kindergarten in the Marshall County School System for the 2024-25 school year should bring the following information with them to register: • Of ¿ cial birth certi ¿ cate (optional) or other of ¿ cial acceptable evidence of date of birth • Child’s social security card (optional) • Tennessee Immunization Record • Current physical examination • Proof of residency in Marshall County • Photo identi ¿ cation of parent/guardian *All registration will be done at the individual elementary schools. *Children must be 5 years of age on or before August 15, 2024, in order to attend kindergarten during the 2024- 25 school year. * Students must be registered by their custodial parent or legal guardian. *Please Note – Students and parents MUST register at the elementary school within their residential district. For those wishing to enroll outside of their bus district, a request form must be completed and ¿ led with the Attendance Of ¿ ce of the Marshall County Board of Education during the Open Enrollment Period. Information on Open Enrollment may be found on the district webpage. DATES AND TIMES OF REGISTRATION Lewisburg bus route – Oak Grove Elementary, 1645 Franklin Pike, Lewisburg Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 9:00 – 1:00 or by appointment 931-270-0892 Cornersville bus route – Cornersville Elementary School, 485 North Main Street, Cornersville Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 9:00 – 1:00 or by appointment 931-246-4230 Chapel Hill bus route – Chapel Hill Elementary School, 415 South Horton Parkway, Chapel Hill Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 9:00 – 1:00 or by appointment 931-246-4255 1818 HIGHWAY 130 W S H E L B Y V I L L E , T N www.parksauction.com 615-896-4600 TOLL FREE 1.877.465.4600 | FIRM 3984 ALL ANNOUNCEMENTS MADE DAY OF SALE TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER PREVIOUS ADVERTISING.ALL INFORMATION DEEMED RELIABLE BUT NOT GUARANTEED. DIRECTIONS: From Shelbyville, take Hwy. 64W to a left on 130 W, House on the right in Pleasant Grove Community. TERMS: 10% down day of sale, balance due in 30 days. 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If customers have not registered for the commodities, PLEASE call the SCHRA office and do so. This helps the process go much easier. The distribution will be drive through only and participants are to remain in their vehicle. SCHRA staff will get the required information needed. SCHRA staff will place the food in the trunk of the client’s vehicle. For questions or to go through registration, South Central Human Resource Agency Commodity Food Distribution-May 16