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Local boy sees heaven

Pinky swears it’s true

[robertsoncountysource]

Cheryl Deanna Coles, age 76 of Springfield, Tennessee passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Skyline Medical Center. She was born June 19, 1945 in Princeton, Maine to the late James Wesley and Farolyn McArthur Reynolds. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Eugene Coles, and brothers, James Mulholland and John Mulholland. She is survived by her children, Jason (Karen) Coles of Greenbrier, Jaime (fiance’ Tony Weigant) Craig of Auburntown, TN, Jennifer (Wade) Nicks of Springfield; sister, Imogene Bennett of Springfield; grandchildren, Rebecca Coles, James Coles, Hailee Craig, Wesley Nicks, Hayden Craig, Jesse Nicks; special childhood friend, Annette Wigglesworth Scott of Maine and other special family friends. She was a member of Hillcrest Church of Christ where she did the church bulletin and was a Secretary for the Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort. She loved the Lord and her family first and foremost. She enjoyed watching TV, especially “I Love Lucy”. She also enjoyed Christmas and Thanksgiving holidays, taking care of others, sending cards to people, and reading biographies and autobiographies. Funeral Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, March 23rd at Hillcrest Church of Christ with Bro. Johnnie O. Trail officiating. Burial will follow in Springfield Memorial Gardens with Jason Coles, Tony Weigant, Wade Nicks, Wesley Nicks, James Coles, and Hayden Craig serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer will be Jesse Nicks. The family will receive friends from 4 pm to 8 pm on Tuesday, March 22nd at Hillcrest Church of Christ and 12pm until the hour of service at the Church on Wednesday, March 23rd. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort. Online condolences may be made at https://www.austinandbell.com   For more obituaries visit https://robertsoncountysource.com/obituaries/

[expatimes]

US states brace for potential violence before Biden inauguration

US states brace for potential violence before Biden inauguration

State officials across the United States are preparing for potentially violent demonstrations in support of President Donald Trump in the days leading up to the January 20 inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.

Several states, including California, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Florida, had activated their National Guard forces to bolster security as of Saturday.

Authorities in Washington, DC were also bracing for more violence following the deadly storming of the seat of the country’s legislature by pro-Trump rioters on January 6.

Meanwhile, a man with a loaded handgun and more than 500 rounds of ammunition has been arrested at a security checkpoint near the US Capitol.

Wesley Allen Beeler, of Virginia, had driven to a checkpoint on Friday evening and tried to use a fake credential to access the restricted area where Biden will be inaugurated next week, according to a document filed in Washington, DC Superior Court.

As officers checked against an authorised access list, one of them noticed decals on the back of Beeler’s pick-up truck that said “Assault Life”, with an image of a rifle, and another with the message: “If they come for your guns, give ’em your bullets first.”

‘An honest mistake’

Under questioning, Beeler told officers he had a Glock handgun in the vehicle.

A search uncovered a loaded handgun, more than 500 rounds of ammunition, shotgun shells and a magazine for the gun, the court document said.

Beeler was arrested on charges including possession of an unregistered firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition, a police report said.

Following his arrest, Beeler said it was “an honest mistake” and that he was a private security guard who got lost on his way to work near the Capitol.

Members of the National Guard patrol outside the US Capitol building in Washington, DC

The security build-ups come after the FBI warned police agencies across the US of possible armed protests outside all 50 state capitol buildings starting on Saturday and lasting through Biden’s inauguration on Wednesday.

Experts said the capitals of battleground states Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Arizona are among the most at risk of violence.

Those states have been central to Trump’s baseless claims of widespread election fraud, which he has used to foment unrest among his supporters, who stormed the US Capitol building as Congress met to certify Biden’s victory.

Rallies expected in all states

On Sunday, the anti-government “Boogaloo” movement plans to hold rallies in all 50 states.

Texas state officials closed the Capitol through Inauguration Day, with Department of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw saying late on Friday that intelligence indicated “violent extremists” may seek to exploit planned armed protests in Austin to “conduct criminal acts”.

In Michigan, a fence was erected around the Capitol in Lansing and troopers were mobilised from across the state to bolster security. The legislature cancelled meetings next week, citing concerns about credible threats.

“We are prepared for the worst but we remain hopeful that those who choose to demonstrate at our Capitol do so peacefully,” Michigan State Police Director Joe Gasper said during a news conference on Friday.

On a morning walk to greet troopers and the national guard protecting our Capitol, it's heartening to see the dome light that signals that democracy and judicially verified truth is prevailing against insurrection and vile deception. pic.twitter.com/eCGvPs10hf

— Governor Jay Inslee (@GovInslee) January 16, 2021

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said on Friday that while his state had not received any specific threats, he was beefing up security around the Capitol in Springfield, including adding about 250 state National Guard troops.

The alarm extended beyond legislatures, as well.

The United Church of Christ, a Protestant denomination of more than 4,900 churches, warned its 800,000 members about reports “liberal” churches could be attacked in the coming week.

Call for investigation

Meanwhile, thousands of armed National Guard troops remained on streets in Washington, DC in an unprecedented show of force.

The city centre was virtually empty, with streets near the Capitol closed, while the National Mall and other iconic US landmarks have been blocked off into next week.

A Virginia man, Wesley Allen Beeler, was arrested on Friday evening at a security checkpoint after police said he presented an “unauthorised inauguration credential,” according to a Capitol Police spokeswoman. Beeler had a loaded handgun and more than 500 rounds of ammunition, according to court papers.

A tearful Beeler later told the Washington Post he had been working security in Washington all week and pulled up to the checkpoint after getting lost. He told the paper he forgot the gun was in his truck and denied having so much ammunition.

Beeler was released after an initial court appearance on Saturday and is due back in court in June, records show.

Responding to news of the arrest, Democratic US Representative Don Beyer of Virginia said the danger was real and the city was on edge.

“Anyone who can avoid the area around the Capitol and Mall this week should do so,” Beyer wrote on Twitter.

In a joint internal bulletin earlier this week, the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security and National Counterterrorism Center warned perceptions that the January 6 Capitol riot was a success could further embolden domestic extremists.

They said “false narratives” about electoral fraud would serve as a continuing catalyst for violent groups.

NEW: Intelligence, Homeland, Judiciary & Oversight Committees open review of January 6 insurrection, and ongoing threats.

What warning signs were missed? What were the systemic failures? How should we best counter domestic violent extremism?

READ: https://t.co/7WYeUZf2oh pic.twitter.com/ehf6FVvyxw

— House Intelligence Committee (@HouseIntel) January 16, 2021

On Saturday, Democratic leaders of four US congressional committees announced they had opened a review of the January 6 riot.

The lawmakers also signed an open letter asking the FBI and other intelligence and security agencies to find out what was known about threats, whether the information was shared and whether foreign influence played any role.

The letter was signed by House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff, House Homeland Security Chairman Bennie Thompson, House Oversight Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler.

“This still-emerging story is one of astounding bravery by some US Capitol Police and other officers; of staggering treachery by violent criminals; and of apparent and high-level failures – in particular, with respect to intelligence and security preparedness,” the legislators said.

#world Read full article: https://expatimes.com/?p=16863&feed_id=28873 #news #unitedstates #usampcanada #uselections2020

[thomaswlewisii]

Our 3rd annual event to benefit Longmeadow Boys Youth Lacrosse Sunday, June 4, 2017 • Walk 9:00 am • Blueberry Hill Elementary School Boston Cannons Youth Lacrosse Skills Competition 10:00 am-12:00 pm Registration Fee: $20, includes Walk T-Shirt and aFree Haircut Coupon for Sports Clips on Cooley Street in Springfield. This event is sponsored by: Bolducs Apparel, Fathers and Sons, Max Burger, Florence Bank, New England Orthopedic Surgeons, Dynamic Dock and Door, The Arbors Kids, Sports Clips Please make check payable to: Longmeadow Boys Lacrosse Association (LBLA) Send completed form and check/cash to: Matt Landon, 64 Ardsley Road, Longmeadow, MA 01106 Questions? Email matthewrlandon@gmail.com This is going to be a great time. Registration forms are going fast but the ones available can be found at various locations across Longmeadow and East Longmeadow Massachusetts. Registration forms can be found: Longmeadow Community House 735 Longmeadow St Longmeadow Ma On round table outside of main office First Church of Christ 763 Longmeadow St Longmeadow Ma Side entrance bulletin board Longmeadow Town Hall 20 Williams St Longmeadow Ma When you walk in and turn to your right they are pinned to the bulletin board Storrs Library 693 Longmeadow St Longmeadow Ma When you walk in library they are on the far left side of the desk St Andrews Church 335 Longmeadow St Longmeadow Ma Pinned to bulletin board in corridor leading to parish office Starbucks- 708 Bliss Rd Longmeadow Ma they are pinned to the bulletin board which is on the right side of the room when you walk in. If you cant find the registration forms, they're all out and you can't print the one attached to this post call me and I'll do the best I can to drop off a registration form to you after work time permitting. My number is 413-204-4656. (at Longmeadow)

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Jesus died for this?