Yes, you heard correctly... being a participant on “The Price Is Right”is a family tradition in the Gale family.  Originally from Los Angeles, California, the Gale family has made the excitement, fun and festivities part of a family tradition when any family member turns 18-years-old.  Victoria’s mother and aunt have been participants on “The Price Is Right” game show throughout the years while her grandmother has been there to cheer for all of them.  They attended during the days of well-known game show host, Bob Barker and now the current host, Drew Carey.

For the Aug. 15 filming, Victoria and her family made the trip to Los Angeles (for her cousin’s 18^th birthday celebration) to be a part of the game show audience in hopes that one of them would be selected as a contestant.  This was Victoria’s second time to attend the show with her family.

Attorney John Pellegrin had filed paperwork so Lowe did not have to appear in court.

Lowe, 25, was indicted by a grand jury Nov. 10. She is charged with two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of premeditated murder, and two counts of aggravated child abuse.

Lowe allegedly gave birth to the twins and killed them on Sept. 12. She is accused of then hiding the bodies in a laundry basket until they were discovered two days later.

According to Sumner County District Attorney General Ray Whitley, Lowe is facing a sentence of up to more than 150 years if convicted and the sentences for the charges are ordered to be served consecutively. Whitley will not be seeking a death penalty in the case.

Lowe currently remains free on $250,000 bond. Her next court date is a settlement hearing scheduled to take place on May 17, 2012.

By Josh Nelson

Atchley said she had process in through Personnel in County Finance Director David Lawing’s office as a new county employee. “I had to show two forms of ID which I gladly did and already possessed,” Atchley stated. She said she could not resist the opportunity to point that requirement out. Part of her new job will be getting the word out on the new Voter Photo ID law.

Asked about her perception of the mood of personnel in the Elections Office, Atchley responded, “Everything is wonderful.  I spent the day with most of them throughout the day.  I will be meeting with each one of them. As of now, everyone is staying in place.”

As to potential partisan conflicts of interest in her position as Treasurer of the Sumner County Republican Party, Atchley stated, “ I resigned  by email last night. It was acknowledged by the Chairman this morning. I didn’t want to give any appearance of any impropriety.”

Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty has announced that Sumner County has once again achieved certification under the state’s Three-Star Program for excellence in economic development.

“Our goal is to create a business-friendly climate that gives companies the confidence to invest and expand in Tennessee,” Hagerty said. “Solid community development is a crucial aspect in this process by providing the foundation needed for successful economic development.”

“Sumner County’s ongoing success with the Three-Star Program is very much a collaborative effort,” said County Executive Anthony Holt. “I thank the many citizens who participate on the various committees for their outstanding contributions.”

In order to receive the certification, communities are required to meet criteria in planning, leadership, community, business and education and work force development categories, according to Jaime Groves, who coordinates Sumner’s Three-Star Program out of the County Executive’s Office.

The Sumner County Board of Education held its first meeting since the joint county commission-school board Private Act Committee issued its proposal for increasing transparency and coordination between the schools, the county, and the road department. Board reaction to the proposal was mostly positive, although several concerns were raised about the details of its implementation, many of which have yet to be finalized in this early draft.

School Director Del R. Phillips, III started the conversation. “Shortly after my arrival, I started to sense exactly why we were potentially having some transparency issues.” He listed the lack of electronic connections between county government, school human resources, and school payroll as specific problems.

“We’re just really disjointed,” stated Phillips. This lack of coordination creates inefficiencies, according to the Director.