Tri-City Reporter December 21 2011

The City of Dyer Board of Mayor and Alderpersons met in regular session on Monday, December 12, at 7 p.m. Alderman Nathan Reed informed the board that the Fire Committee had met concerning the appointment of a fire chief and the committee recommended that the board appoint Roger Worrell as Fire Chief and Bob Moore as Assistant Fire Chief. Reed made the motion on behalf of the Fire Committee to make the appointments. The board approved Worrell as chief and Moore as assistant chief.

Chief Worrell has been a member of the Dyer Fire Department since 1977. Chief Moore has been a member of the Dyer Fire Department since 1964.

Public Safety Committee Chairman Nathan Reed said, “I’m pleased we were able to hire both of these outstanding men. Their experience and leadership have been and will continue to be great assets to the City of Dyer and its citizens.”

Those present for the meeting were Mayor Walton Thompson; Alderpersons Judy Baker, Bitsy Gilliland, Reed, Amanda Callins, Robert Johnson, Chris Younger, Roger Gray, and Marilyn

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Dyer Goodwill delivers

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Dyer Fire Chief Roger Worrell

Sports Hall of Fame seeking nominations

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DYER POLICE CHIEF RECEIVES DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD – Dyer Mayor Sam Thompson (left) presented Dyer Police Chief Brad Lindsey with the ‘Distinguished Service Award’ during December 12 board meeting. Chief Lindsey joined the police department on December 9, 1996.

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District (GCSD) leaders applauded students, teachers and supervisors for the system’s 2011 Report Card.

Michelle Goad, Supervisor of Instruction, shared the district’s scores with the school board at their December 8th meeting.

“Our teachers are working hard,” she said. “We did really well in 2010-11. The changes we’ve made and the money we’ve spent, we’re doing things right. We’re moving in the right direction.”

GCSD students in grades K-8 scored three A’s and one B on the state-issued Report Card. The lone B came in Reading/Language Arts. Gibson County students performed better than the state average in all subjects and improved one letter grade in two subjects from

Nominations for the Gibson County Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2012 will be accepted through January 2012.

Nomination forms may be picked up at the Chamber of Commerce offices in Humboldt, Milan and Trenton and high schools at Bradford, Dyer, Humboldt, Medina, Milan and Trenton.

A nomination form is online at: teacherweb.com/TN/MilanHighSchool/SchoolHomePage/Fame1.rtf

Mail completed nominations to Frank Gibson at 304 Rosemont Drive; Trenton, TN 38382.

Include nominee’s name, address, achievements and honors, statistics, photos, community accomplishments and comments from coaches and players. Nominees are eligible after being out of high school five years. Inductees do not have to be Gibson Co. natives.

The 16th annual Hall of Fame banquet and induction ceremonies will be held at Trenton Peabody High School April 20 at 6:30 p.m.

The public is invited to attend. Banquet tickets will be available at all high schools.

For information contact Ken White (414-9584, 855-2305) [email protected].

Visit the Hall of Fame on Facebook for videos and photographs: http://w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m /groups/111407648908349/.

The Tri-City Reporter will be closed for the Christmas holiday Friday, December 23 and Monday, December 26.

Deadline for next week is Thursday at 5 p.m.

Have a safe and happy holiday.

Williamson. City Attorney Jennifer Deen was present.

Mayor Thompson presented Police Chief Brad Lindsey with the ‘Distinguished Service Award’ for his 15 years of dedicated service to the City of Dyer.

Chief Lindsey joined the Dyer Police Department on December 9, 1996. Lindsey worked his way up the ranks in the Dyer Police Department and became chief on August 9, 2004.

Before joining the department, Chief Lindsey proudly served in the United States Air Force.

Dyer Mayor Sam Thompson said, “We appreciate the hard work and dedicated service of Chief Brad Lindsey over the last 15 years. It has been a pleasure to work with Chief Lindsey and I look forward to what the future holds for him.”

Public Safety Committee Chairman Nathan Reed said, “We are fortunate in Dyer to have been able to retain some outstanding officers, and Chief Lindsey is certainly one of the most outstanding. We are grateful for his 15-year commitment to Dyer, and I congratulate him on this achievement as well as his achievements as chief. His leadership and vision have made Dyer’s Police department the envy of many small towns in Northwest Tennessee.”

A motion was made by alderman Roger Gray and seconded by alderman Chris Younger to approve the November 28, 2011 meeting minutes as written. The board approved the minutes.

their 2010 score.In 2010, the district earned B’s in

Math, Reading/Language Arts and Social Studies and an A in Science.

The state also grades each school district against itself using the average academic gain of the most recent three years, which is expressed in the Normal Curve Equivalent (NCE).

In 2011, the district’s K-8 students showed a mean gain of 1.8 in Math, 0.5 in Social Studies and 0.5 in Science. The district showed -0.1 mean gain in Reading/Language Arts.

Goad said the gains in math were “good” and noted that those scores should continue to improve since the district added 90-minute math blocks this year.

Goad also reminded board members Michelle Goad,

Supervisor of Instruction for the GCSD

The houses for the Dyer Station Celebration Best Decorated Homes Contest have been judged.

The winners are: most original - Bob and Cynthia Moore at 162 Ashley Street; most festive - Carmen and Judy Lannom at189 W Maple; and most beautiful - Matthew and Carla Denton at 239 High Street. The best decorated and winner of a $25 Dyer Florist gift certificate is Beth Rudd at 129 Ashley Street.

BY SAM THOMPSONThis past Saturday and

Sunday were the dates for Dyer Goodwill pack-out and delivery. This year, there were 105 sunshine baskets, 74 food boxes and 33 nursing home bags delivered.

To those who helped in getting the food and supplies from the store to the school, I would like to say thank you. To those who helped in packing out or lending equipment to move the supplies around in the school, I also appreciate your kindness for that. Without your help, this project could not go on.

Next week will be the last report for this year’s project. I would like to say thank you for your contributions to the Goodwill program this year.

If you would like to make a contribution, you may do so at The Farmers and Merchant Bank, Dyer or the Food Rite branch. This year’s expenses were about $3,000. Every penny collected was spent on food and supplies for this project.

Those who made donations this week are: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Suratt, $25; Irene Knox, $20; Dr. and Mrs. Robert McAlexander, $100; Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Ward, $80; Fairview Baptist Church; In

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In December, however, over and over, year after year, we come back to songs like ‘Silent Night,’ ‘Silver Bells’ and ‘White Christmas.’ Religious or secular, once a song becomes a part of our Christmas tradition, it becomes a cherished part of our collective history, reminding us, usually, of happier days and warm Christmas memories.

Some songs are silly, but clever, like ‘Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer.’ Some are stirringly beautiful, like my favorite, ‘A Cradle in Bethlehem.’ Some, like ‘Here Comes Santa Claus’capture the magic and anticipation of childhood Christmas.

And nearly every one of them has a story behind it, some of them pretty compelling. Take the beautiful “Cantique de Noel” (“Oh Holy Night”) for example. We hear and sing it every year, but hardly anyone knows its history, and what a history it has!

It is French, obviously, and it came about in this way; in 1847 a parish priest

in a small French town was searching for an appropriate poem to read as part of the upcoming Christmas mass. There was a wine merchant in town who missed church more often than he came, but he had some local renown as a poet. The priest approached him and asked him to write a poem for the mass.

The poet, Placide Cappeau de Roquemaure, was flattered and said he would do his best. He began toying with the idea of writing about what it would have been like to have been present when Jesus was born. By the time he had completed his poem, he was so moved by his own creation he decided it had to be set to music.

He was no musician, but he had a good friend who was, a man named Adolphe Charles Adams. The only problem was that Adams was Jewish. He did not consider Jesus to be the Son of God, but he was so moved by the poem he quickly set it to music. The resulting composition was performed three weeks later on Christmas Eve at the Midnight Mass. Before long, it was one of the most beloved Christmas songs in France.

But then the author, disillusioned with the church, lapsed and became a socialist. About the same time church leaders discovered that the composer was a Jew, and suddenly and dramatically, they banned the song from church services,

pronouncing it to be unfit for worship because of its lack of ‘musical taste’and its “total absence of the spirit of religion.”

The song wouldn’t stay buried, however, as people refused to quit singing it. In the late 1850’s, an American magazine publisher and abolitionist heard it and was highly moved by the lines that say, “Chains shall break, for the slave is our brother; and in His name, all oppression shall cease.”

He translated the poem into English and published it in America under the name “Oh Holy Night.” It immediately found a wide audience.

Meanwhile, back in France, 20 years after the church banned it, people were still singing it. One of the country’s cherished legends holds that on Christmas Eve, in 1871, during the Franco-Prussian War, a French soldier suddenly jumped, unarmed, out of his trench, looked toward Heaven and sang all three verses of the song. When he finished, a German soldier from across the battlefield jumped up as well and sang Martin Luther’s ‘From Heaven Above to Earth I Come.’ After that, both armies observed an unofficial Christmas Day cease fire.

Soon after that, the church relented and ‘Cantique de Noel’ again became one of the cherished songs of the

church. But there’s yet another

chapter in the story. In 1906, again on Christmas Eve, the very first broadcast of the human voice over the airwaves took place. An engineer named Reginald Fessenden, one of the early inventors of radio, had figured out how to turn Marconi’s transmissions of dots and dashes (Morse Code) into continuous sound. At the time he was in charge of radio operations for the United Fruit

Company, headquartered in Boston. From a transmitter just outside of the city, on Christmas Eve, he telegraphed all the radio operators on the company’s fleet of ships that they should be listening in at 9 p.m. for “something different.”

Was it ever! At the appointed time he broadcast an entire radio program to them. First he talked, then he dazzled them by playing ‘Oh Holy Night’ on his violin, singing along on the third verse.

After that he read the real Christmas story to them from the Book of Luke. “And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree . . ..”

And so it also came to pass that the age of broadcast radio, the kind we listen to today, began that Christmas Eve in the long ago winter of 1906, and a Christmas song, ‘Oh Holy Night,’ was part of it. Some people considered it to be a Christmas Eve miracle.

Indeed.

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from page 1that Gibson County continues to spend less money per pupil than the state average, which is $9,084. GCSD spends $6,730 per pupil.

“That is a testament to our supervisors, our principals, our teachers and our students,” said

Mayor Walton Thompson advised the board that the second meeting of December was customarily cancelled due to the Christmas Holidays. Thompson then asked the will of the board concerning this matter. The board approved canceling the December 26, 2011 Board of Mayor and Alderpersons meeting.

Thompson asked for the will of the board concerning giving the city employees Christmas bonuses.

A motion was made by alderperson Judy Baker and seconded by alderman Robert Johnson to give the budgeted amount of $100 for each full time employee as a Christmas bonus. The board approved the measure.

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Honor of Lou Ellen Bone by her prayer partner, $100; and Food Rite (Joey Hayes), $200 for a total of $550.

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Milan Fire Department members of the Gibson County, Trenton and Bradford Fire Departments completed a 16-hour course in Introduction to Fire Department Pumpers.

This course provides fire service personnel with the

fundamental knowledge and skills needed to effectively operate fire department pumper apparatus.

Firefighters will identify, through classroom activities and practical application, the basic types of pumps, pump operation, pump accessories, daily maintenance, and simplified

fire ground hydraulic calculations.

This course is Tennessee Fire Service and Code Academy certified class. The instructors were Academy Credentialed Instructor (ACI) Fire Instructor Steve Dillard, Master Firefighter Anthony Shostrand and ACI Fire Instructor John Williams.

FIREFIGHTER TRAINING - Master Firefighter Anthony Shostrand works with firefighters on pump operation during the practical application.Firefighter are from left Frank Emert, Joey Leek, William Pearon, Master Firefighter Anthony Shostrand, County Fire Chief Bryan Cathey, Tony Washam, Roger Rinkines, Zach Culber and John Baker. (photo by Lori Cathey)

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the board that he had met with County Mayor Tom Witherspoon, Rhonda Casey, Barbara Tuck, and Ed Hargraves concerning the DRA grant for water and sewer extension lines to the proposed Expo site. This project will be re-bid and the bid opening will be held January24, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. at the county courthouse.

In the Finance Report, City Recorder Jason Griggs advised the board that he had contacted PRI Pavement Restorations regarding the pothole failure on Parkview Drive. Pryor advised that his company will fix the pothole at no expense to the city.

Griggs also explained that P.O. 6588 to King Tire Co. for $400 was for police pursuit tires. The company

recently raised the price of the tire package and it resulted in exceeding the threshold for department approval of purchase orders.

In the Water and Sewer Department Report, Randy Gregory advised the board that an area behind the wastewater plant had been sinking for some time and has now become a sizable hole. Gregory stated that he wanted to make the board aware of this issue and ask for input as to how this should be fixed. The board asked Gregory to get estimates from several vendors to repair this area.

In the Health Committee Report, Gray advised that he had tried to contact Rickey Bailey concerning two properties. Gray will continue to work on these two properties with Bailey.

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Christmas is almost here. We hope that everyone will have a Merry Christmas, and pray that all of remember to keep Christ in Christmas. Jesus is the reason for the season.

St. Paul’s Youth Department held their Christmas program Sunday morning. The youth did a wonderful Job. Rev. and Mrs. Pounds and Rodney Alford participated. Minister Jasmin Williams delivered the message. Her topic, “The gift that keeps on giving,” was found in Luke 1:411 and other scriptures.

After morning service the majority of St. Paul members traveled to Ryan’s in Union City and enjoyed a wonderful meal, and had beautiful fellowship together.

Pearl Banks, Josie Banks and I joined many others and attended the Renewal

of Vows of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. and Oma Albea’s 50th wedding anniversary at Badget Chapel CPC in Rutherford Saturday at 1:00 p.m. His brother, Rev. Darrell Albea performed the renewal ceremony. It was a beautiful occasion. A delicious sit down dinner was served in the church’s fellowship hall.

Naomi Chapter #265 OES held their annual Christmas dinner Saturday night at the Lodge Hall in Kenton. We had a wonderful time. We certainly thank all of our friends for attending and enjoying the food and fellowship with us.

School is out for Christmas, so the children can let their brains rest for several days, but I’m sure the computers and other games will have them busy.

God bless, have a good week and Merry Christmas.

Morning worship services had an attendance of 117 and 98 in Sunday school.

Our message for the morning service came from the book of Hebrews 5:7, the garden of Gethsemane. In the days of his flesh, he offered up both prayers and supplications with loud crying and tears to the one able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his piety.

Our message for the evening service came from the book of 1Timothy 6, a warning about wealth. Life does not consist of the things we have. We are rich when we are Godly. Godliness gives us contentedness. Our hope, our joy and our comfort come from God. The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil.

Congratulations to Danny and Heather Morris on their wedding Saturday. It was a beautiful ceremony in a Christmas wonderland. With snowflakes, lit Christmas trees and even

the look of snow on the ground made for a beautiful wedding. Danny and Heather looked very happy together. What a wonderful a couple these two are and we know they will have a blessed marriage.

Congratulations to Elizabeth Sullivan and Lloyd Jackson who eloped on December 15th and had a small ceremony in the mountains of Georgia. Although this was a surprise for both families, we know that Lloyd and Elizabeth have grown together over the past several years and will have a happy and blessed marriage.

Thanks to all the ladies from our Wednesday night class that were able to attend the Christmas singing at the nursing home. We truly have wonderful sisters in Christ who do all they can to uplift others.

Sunday the 25th we will have worship services at 10 a.m. only and no evening service.

Praise the Lord! We all survived our first performance of “Christmas: Where, When and Why?” on Sunday evening. I won’t say it was perfect, but the mistakes were few and far between. I am so proud of all the actors and thankful to all the helpers who made it possible. We are looking forward to taking the message of Jesus’ salvation to Kenton Methodist on Wednesday.

Libby Goad was quite the trooper by participating even with her broken arm. She spent the night in the hospital the evening before and endured surgery Sunday morning, but was there in her place on Sunday night.

Bro. Chris’ morning message was about the impossibility of anyone else being able to fulfill the Messianic biblical prophesies other than Jesus. He focused on four of the Old Testament prophesies

even though there are well over 300 of them. With a visual demonstration of a number with 840 zeroes, we saw how only God and God alone could orchestrate the truths of the Bible and have all these prophesies realized in the person of Jesus.

We welcomed Sandra English as a new church member and are looking forward to serving the Lord with her. Also it was good to have the Bryan family, Bo, Cheryl and Rachel visiting us. A happy birthday shout out to Reecea Cooper.

We will be creating a new pictorial directory on January 12. Be sure to get signed up!

Bro. Don will be bringing our Christmas message at 10 am next Sunday. There will not be an evening service. We will be celebrating Communion with our Lord.

I’ll be looking forward to worshiping with you in church on Sunday.

When you’re ready, please read Isaiah 52:13 –53:1. Have you believed?

God knew everything. He does today. He always knew when that prophecy would be spoken and fulfilled. The prophet Isaiah wrote that the Messiah, the Christ would be hated and rejected by men, but God would exalt Him. Nothing is impossible with God. He’s prepared. He has pushed up His holy sleeves (Isaiah 52:10).

Wait! There was no room in the inn. God made Himself of no reputation (Philippians 2:7) The word was made flesh. (John 1:14) God humbled Himself. (Philippians 2:8)

God sent His only begotten Son Christ Jesus. Why did he go to all that trouble? It was the only way. God needed nothing. We needed Him. Only perfect blood would do. Only the perfect blood of His only Begotten could reach heaven.

He made Himself the God-man. (John 1:1-14) Jesus is fully God. And Jesus is fully human. Jesus was God in the manger. Jesus was God in the flesh. How can all

this be? In the name of the Father and the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:18-19) How can we understand this? By faith, how are we saved? In Christ alone.

In Luke 2, Jesus is in the manger, a feeding trough for animals. Jesus is wrapped in swaddling clothes. This was cheap cloth that was used for delivering a newborn calf or lamb in a stable for animals. A stable could be made of wood or a carved out cave. A manger could be made of wood or a carved out stone. God carved, set and established all of this. There must be a reason why Jesus was born in a place for baby cows and lambs.

“And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.” (Luke 2:8)

The shepherds were right there. There wasn’t a reported king among them. In those days, a shepherd was thought to be of low degree. That was the thoughts of men. That was the traditions of men. Where is Jesus? Where is God? What does God think about all this.

What a busy week we had last week!

Friday night my class had our Christmas party. We did “guess the Christmas song” game. Some didn’t do so well. Syble Ashley was the winner of having the most answers.

Saturday night we had our final practice our cantata and finger foods after.

Sunday morning, we had the Christmas Cantata, “Mary, Did you know?”

Larry Belew did a great job leading the choir. This was his first; he is filling in until we get a new choir director.

Sunday night we had fellowship with finger foods, and then had a short candle light service.

Next Sunday morning, we will have worship service at 10:00 a.m. – no Sunday school.

Those having birthdays this week are: Asher Bogardus, Lorene Richerson, Christa Bearden, George Horner, Chante’ Lozier, Arland Emerson, June Landrum, Laurin Rush, Mary Jane Smith, and Shirley Dunn.

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Cards of ThanksWarm thoughts can make the sun a little brighter, the sky

a little bluer, the world a little nicer. December 14, 2011, was one of those days for me! Eighty-eight years brings many memories from my hometown Dyer. You made my day! Thank you for remembering me with cards and calls. Merry Christmas to all of you and Happy New Year.

Laura M. Selph

The family of Frances Griggs would like to thank everyone for the cards, calls, flowers, food and prayers during this time. A special thank you to the nursing home staff and Dr. Nelson for their care during her stay at the nursing home. Thanks to Salem Methodist Church for the meal prepared for the family. The family appreciates Scott Jewell (her grandson) for such a comforting service.

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Preston and Beth Hughes of Dyer are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Anyston Clair Hughes. Anyston was born on October 29, 2011 at 8:50 p.m. weighing 7 pounds 15 ounces and measuring 19 inches long.

Proud grandparents are Sherry Hughes of Jackson, Bill Hughes of Dyer and

Joey and Jessie Taylor of Dyer. Anyston is the niece of Brandi Taylor of Dyer and Brent Hughes of Jackson.

Great grandparents are Frances Lock and the late Robert Lock, Bob and Betty Hughes, Jack and Ann Taylor all of Dyer, also Larry and Laura Blackmon of Boaz, Alabama.

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Everyone enjoyed a Church Christmas breakfast that the men cooked and served Sunday morning before services.It was good to be in the Lord’s house on Sunday. The church was beautifully decorated with Poinsettias, Christmas lights and wreaths. Rejoice in the Lord Always.

The hymn “Away in a Manger” opened our Sunday school hour. Keith Hamlin led us in prayer. We all dismissed to our Sunday school classes.

Christy Skelton opened the adult class in prayer before teaching us our lesson ‘Stay Fearless In Your Obedience’ from Numbers 13-14. Because God can always be trusted to keep His promises, His people can courageously obey Him even in fearful circumstances.Kay Fields closed us in prayer.

Our Sunday morning worship hour began with Elaine Fields playing the piano and Mike Fields and the church choir leading us in our opening hymn “There’s a Song in the Air.” Bro. John Fields opened us in prayer.

Derek White had been away at boot camp and was back in our services he thanked everyone for the cards and prayers he received while he was away. Alexis Diggs and Andrea Hundley read scripture as

Derek White lit a candle as we joined in prayed for A Time of Celebration of Hope. Everyone joined the church choir as they led us in the hymn “Silent Night! Holy Night!” Alexis Diggs blessed us with our special music as she played the Flute for us. Bro. Steve’s morning message ‘He’s My King’ was from Matthew 16:13-18. Bro. Steve dismissed services in prayer as the hymn “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” was sung.

Our Discipleship Training hour began with the hymn Hark! The Herald Angels sing. We dismissed to our classes. Dakota Warren opened the adult class in prayer. Mike Fields did a good job teaching us our lesson ‘Go Into All Your World.’ Our lesson scripture came from Acts 1:8.

Our Sunday night worship hour began with Elaine Fields playing the piano and Mike Fields leading us in the hymn “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear.” Keith Hamlin delivered our message entitled Worry from Luke 12:22-34.

Keith Hamlin dismissed services in prayer as the hymn “His Way With Thee” was sung.

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Golden Agers By Alice Ernest

Merry Christmas!

Bethpage By Joyce Brown

CHRISTMAS OUT OF THE BOX Take Christmas out of the box this year. You may

even find yourself in the story. Join us at Kenton United Methodist Church for Advent – 207 W. College St., Kenton, Christmas pageant Dec. 21 at 7 p.m., Christmas Eve family service at 5 p.m. – Dec. 24, Christmas Day Sunday worship at 11 a.m. For more information contact Marilyn Skiles at 731-414-03119.

TEEN NIGHT DANCE PARTY A Teen Night Dance Party will be held Friday December

23 from 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. at ‘Z’ Party Place in Rutherford. All parents will have to sign their child in and the ‘teens’ will not be able to leave the building until the parent signs then out. The cost is $5 per child. There will be plenty of chaperones.

Wednesday evening, Brother Corey Meggs led our prayer requests and praise reports. Chairman of Deacons, Wallace Alford directed the business meeting. Bill Minton conducted the devotional speaking on “Duty of life.”

He gave a pyramid; the three sides were “taking, making, and giving.” He read scripture to explain each.

Sunday morning we were delighted to greet many visitors who are always our honored guests. Our service began with baptism of Lisa Alford.

The Christmas Cantata, “Mary, did you know?” was beautifully performed by New Hope’s adult choir

under the leadership of our Director of Music, Brother Terry Owens. We enjoyed it immensely.

Sunday evening again we were blessed with many visitors as 25 beautiful children portrayed the Christmas story with scripture and songs. Several recited the books of the Bible. Many thanks to Brother Terry, Bobby and Kelly Cryer, and all teachers and leaders of our children.

Brother Corey closed the program by reading a poem by an eight – year

old boy telling his concept of God.

Christmas began in the heart of God. It is complete only when it reaches the heart of man.

We all enjoyed another day of worship and praise to God on Sunday. What a joy it is to come together to worship the true and living God. Let us all remember our brother, James White, in the nursing home in Trenton. We have had some out for various things sinus, colds, and stomach virus. Most are now well and able to be back with us.

In 1519, the Spanish explorer Hernando Cortes led an expedition of 600 men to conquer southern Mexico. One by one he had his eleven ships scuttled and sunk, till only one was left. When his men found out, they loudly severely criticized him. He asked him men what kind of man would need the ships, except cowards. He said if any man was so cowardly, he could board the last ship and leave. Cheers drowned the complaints, and he then suggested that they sink the last ship. By that single action he committed himself and his force to either succeed or die trying, for they had nothing to go back to!

For all practical purposes last year is behind you! There is nothing to go back to. You cannot take back a single word. Before you is a New Year – full of hope and promise if we so desire. The following words teach us about this past and coming year.

“I am the new year. I am an unspoiled page in your book of time. I am your next chance at the art of living. I am your opportunity to practice what you have learned during the last twelve months about life. All that you sought the past year and failed to find is hidden in me; I am waiting for you to search it out again and with more determination. All the good that you tried to do for others and didn’t achieve last year is mine to grant – providing you have fewer selfish and conflicting desires. In me lies the potential of all that you dreamed but didn’t dare to do, all that you hoped but didn’t perform, and all you prayed for but did not yet experience. These dreams slumber lightly, waiting to be awakened by the touch of an enduring purpose. “I am the new year.” (Author unknown)

What has been the best year of your life? It might have your graduation, marriage, birth of children, or baptism.

This next year can be the best year of your life! God wants your life to be a “success.” In the Old Testament Joshua tells the people to be “strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to the law that Moses, my servant commanded you. Meditate upon it day and night, and that you may observe to do according to all that is written it. Then you will make your way prosperous and then you will have good success.” (Joshua 1:7-8) In the New Testament John tells Gaius, whom he loves in truth, that “he may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.” (1 John 1-2) God wants us to prosper but we should “seek forth the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things (food, clothes, and shelter) shall be added to you.” God knows that we need these things! So why should we worry about them as long as we are seeking God first! (Matthew 6:25-34) I personally do not know of a person who is hungry, without clothes or shelter that is trying his best to seek after the Lord in all his life. God will provide all we need.

After days of mourning for Moses, the people of God prepared to cross over the River Jordan. They were told to keep the ark in view. (Joshua 3:1-4) The things in the ark, Aaron’s rod that budded, tables of stone and the pot of manna represented God’s miraculous power, His word and His providence. All of these showed God’s presence with the people. We are entering a new year – we have not passed this way before! Let’s keep our eye on God and His word. We don’t know what the future holds, but we know that if God is in our life we will have his blessings. We can’t go back to this (soon to be) past year. We must keep our eyes upon the promises of God. We must look forward to our home with Him in heaven.

Christmas is coming! We had beautiful services Sunday at Bethpage. Janice & Tina did a beautiful medley of Christmas music on the instruments during quiet time. Call to worship was “Silent Night.” Bro. James preached from John 1:10-12. His title was “The Uncommon Christmas Story.” Sunday night, the kids were so excited as there were huge piles of gifts under the magnificent tree. Natalie played “Away in a Manger” on her trumpet and Bro. James sang a medley of blue grass Christmas songs. Charles had the children gather at the front and he sang to them the old spiritual, “Sweet Little Jesus Boy.” Then our special guest, none other than Santa himself, came through the door with a big red sack on his back. He joined the children at the front and talked to them and gave out treats. All had a good time.

Sonja Williams paid her birthday money and we sang to her. A thank you and Christmas card from Brock was read. Allen and Brittany Leitherland announced their baby is a boy. Speaking of boys, both my granddaughters are expecting boys next year as well.

Sympathy is sent to Mrs. Faye Russom and the rest of Joel’s family as he died suddenly last week. He will certainly be missed.

The shining sights Sunday school enjoyed a Christmas party in the home of Jo Griggs. We had great fun, great food and a wild Dirty Santa Bingo game.

This is your last chance to be good as Santa will have come and gone by this time next week.

Jesus is the reason for the season. Let’s be careful to remember that without Him, it would just be another day. Share love and blessings with everyone you see.

The First Baptist Church Choir was in fine form recently as they mesmerized the congregation with their Christmas Cantata entitled “Mary Did You Know?” Telling the story of Christmas in song, their dedicated work was evident as the choir’s voices blended melodically to praise the Lord for the gift given to mankind on the first Christmas, the gift that truly keeps on giving.

A most special guest visited the children at the Kenton School last Friday before they were dismissedto begin their Christmas Vacation! Yes, as a very special pre-school student excitedly shared while leaping up and down, “the REAL Santa” was at school to wish the students a very Merry Christmas and to get a few last minute Christmas wishes.

We extend our most sincere condolences to the family of Mrs. Francis Griggs who passed from this life to her eternal heavenly reward last week. She certainly will be sorely missed for a very long time by the many family and friends who knew and loved her.

Also mourning the loss of a dear loved one who has gone on to his heavenly home is the family of Joel Russom. We offer our heartfelt sympathies and prayers to all who mourn

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December 14 and 15 provided a double whammy for the Golden Agers of Dyer. Wednesday 13 members met in the Family Life Center of Dyer FBC for their weekly meeting. Thursday afternoon, 12 Golden Agers and guests Betty Turner and little Madylyn Goodgine accompanied by her dad Pastor DeWayne Goodgine, traveled to the Opryland Hotel for an evening of sightseeing and fun.

For the meeting, Bro. Legg led the group in prayer of thankfulness for the food provided by members and he also led the prayer of solace and intervention for families of deceased people of the community and those sick. Sadness on earth but rejoicing in heaven were in our prayers for the families of Claude Cooper, Russell Williams, Joel Russom, step-father of our own Bett Jewell, and 21 year old Jimmy Anderson whose parents Jimmy and Fredia Anderson were members of Dyer FBC when he was born. Those needing prayers because of sickness or in tests include Julie Skaggs, Rick McCormick, Keith Reed, Kenny Reed, J. D. Freeze and James Abbott.

Leading the music of the morning, with Alice Ernest piano accompaniment, was Kenny McEwen, who chose Christmas carols, “O Come All Ye Faithful,” and “Go Tell It on the Mountain,” for group singing. The perennial

favorite, “Silent Night,” was his special and he sang all the verses. I just love that song.

In the absence of Bro. Goodgine, Bro. Legg led the group in inspired, soul-searching reflections of how the previous year has been with our Christian walk. Many expressed a closer walk had provided more peace and others revealed that our sharing with each other had strengthened the will to go forward.

In contrast, the Opryland Hotel trip was a “hoot.” We entered at the Magnolia Entrance and were immediately overwhelmed by the gigantic poinsettia tree in the lobby and the handsome furnishings around. Then everyone set out to see the sights. There was no hint that the Cumberland River had had its way inside Opryland Hotel really a brief time ago. Everything was just beautiful. Huge trees and all hues of poinsettias against striking greenery were everywhere in the Cascades. Those rushing waters of sprays and reflective pools made the entrance of Jane Griffin, a resident of Nashville now, an ideal place to reminiscence of past Christmases and future plans. After departing from our guest, we found good food fare at the Cracker Barrel and headed in a homeward direction by our bus driver deluxe, Michael Barnett.

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JOEL DEVOID RUSSOM Kenton - Mr. Joel Devoid Russom, age 66, of Kenton, passed

from this life on December 14, 2011, at Union City Hospital. Funeral services for Mr. Russom were conducted on Friday,

December 16, at Laneview Baptist Church of Kenton with Bro. Darryl Marcle officiating. Interment followed in Sunnyside Cemetery of Kenton.

Joel Russom was born August 15, 1945, in Hardeman County, the son of the late Paul Devoid and Mary Lou Foster Russom. Joel was a Sunday school teacher and church treasurer. He also worked as a car dealer.

Mr. Russom is survived by his spouse, Faye Stanfill Russom; three children, Karla Garner and spouse Allen, Edward Belew and spouse Kathy, and Bett Jewell; seven grandchildren, Hannah Grace, Bryce, and Olivia Garner; Cassie Prestininzi and spouse Philip, Leah Yarbro, Brittney Belew, Heather Allen and spouse Will and five great-grandchildren, Hannah Prestininzi, Nevaeh, Nevaen, and Natalya Allen and Cooper Yarbro. He is also survived by one sister, Junel Viniard and spouse Jimmy of Dyersburg; and three nephews, Brad Russom and spouse LaDonna, Randy Russom and spouse Jennifer, and Rod Russom and spouse Tammy.

Mr. Russom was preceded in death by his parents, a son, John Belew, Jr., a grandchild, Adam Belew, and two brothers, Curtis and Leo Russom.

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DOROTHY WHEATLEY LANE Kenton - Mrs. Dorothy Wheatley Lane, age 84, of

Kenton, passed from this life on Monday, December 12, 2011, at her residence. Funeral services for Mrs. Lane were conducted on December 15, in the chapel of Karnes and Son Funeral Home in Kenton with Dr. Brian Robertson officiating. Interment followed in Sunnyside Cemetery of Kenton.

Mrs. Lane was born September 14, 1927, in Obion County, the daughter of the late Claude B. and Mary Lucille Vaughn Robertson. She was a factory worker at Plastech Corporation in Kenton.

Mrs. Lane is survived by one daughter, Sherry Warren and spouse Jerry; three grandchildren, Lori Stafford, Jeremy Warren and spouse Amy, Jessica Hill and spouse Phillip; seven great-grandchildren, Clayton, Colin, and Carly Grace Warren, Noah and Luke Stafford, Connor and Brylee Hill; two siblings, Billy Robertson, Shirley Robertson Whitesides and a host of nieces and nephews.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her spouses, Finis Joe Wheatley and Bruce Lane.

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EMILY BOBBITT ROBINSON PARKS

Dyer - Emily Bobbitt Robinson Parks, age 60, of Dyer, passed away on the 17th of December 2011 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital after a short illness. Funeral services for Mrs. Parks were conducted on December 19, 2011, in the chapel of Karnes and Son Funeral Home in Dyer with Bro. James Westbrooks and Bro. Johnny Watson officiating. Interment followed in Bobbitt Cemetery of Dyer.

A wonderful mother and friend, Emily was also a Special Education teacher for the Gibson County Special School District. The daughter of George B. Robinson, Jr. and the late Norma Dean Robinson, she leaves behind three children, Andrew Robinson Parks, Emily Blaire Parks, Katherine Louise Parks, their father, Richard Parks, a sister, Beth Robinson, and a brother, Norman Robinson, as well as many nephews and nieces.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Kirkland Cancer Center, which can be found through the West TN Healthcare Foundation’s website at http://www.wth.org. Click on to make a donation.

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GEORGE ERVIN FLOWERS Pensacola, FL - I have fought the good

fight; I have finished my course. 2Timothy 4:7George Ervin Flowers went home to be with the Lord on December 9, 2011.

He was a native of Gibson County but had resided in Pensacola for 30 years. He was of the Baptist faith. George was a member of the Millington Masonic Lodge F & AM, Scottish Rite, Pensacola Valley, and the Hadji Shrine Temple. George had a tender spot in his heart for children with special needs; therefore, he enjoyed volunteering his time with the Hadji Shrine transporting children for treatment. He was also a former member of the Hayseeds and a charter member of the Untouchables. George proudly served his country in the United State Navy for 22 years until he retired. He was a veteran of the Vietnam conflict.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon Thomas Flowers and Johnnie Mae Flowers; brothers, Vernon Flowers Jr. and Jimmy Flowers; sister, Margaret Powell; son, Timothy Wayne Flowers; and nephew, Keith Flowers.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Honoria Faye (Andrews) Flowers; two children, Cathy Faye Harper (Steven) and Carl David Flowers Sr. (Dawn); grandchildren, Lindsay, Ryan, Carl David Jr., Sarah, Shelby and Stella; and one great-grandson on the way. He is also survived by his loving brothers and sisters, Evelyn Bradford, Edith Flowers, Alice King (Larry), Bobby Flowers (Kathy), Joe Flowers (Renee), and Michael Flowers (Patsy), all of Tennessee.

He was a wonderful devoted husband, father and grandfather, commonly known as Papa and will be sincerely missed by all.Pallbearers will be Richard Flowers, Steven Harper, Wayne Gill, Randy Heaton, Ryan Harper and Carl David Flowers Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Flowers, Joe Flowers, Michael Flowers, Larry King, Charlie Sizemore, Mike Andrews, Terry Andrews, Bob Blumb, Dan Gill, Robert Gill and Josh Flowers.Funeral Services were December 16, 2011 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South with Dr. Ted Traylor, Pastor of Olive Baptist Church officiating. Masonic Rites were given at the graveside by Michael Flowers at Barrancas National Cemetery.

Mary Chambers once again hosted the Edison FCE Club Christmas meeting at her home on December 13, 2011, starting at 1:00 p.m.

Marie Gurton, President, opened the meeting, thanking Mary for hosting the meeting and welcoming members, Mary Chambers, Dorothy Sammons, Peggy Griffith, Shirley Hill, Marie Gurton, Tommie Vaughn, and Cleaola Greer (missing, Birdie Mathis). Also a special welcome to our visitor, who was Mary’s sister, Martha Helen Griffin.

The devotional was by Peggy Griffith who read the following: Eight gifts that don’t cost a cent: the gift of listening (really listening); the gift of affection, i.e. appropriate hugs, kisses and pats on the back; the gift of a written note; the gift of a compliment; the gift of a favor=every day go out of your way to do something kind; the gift of solitude; the gift of cheerful disposition – the way to feel good is to extend a kind word to someone.

Friends are a very rare jewel indeed. They make you smile and encourage you to succeed. They lend an ear, they share a word of praise and they always want to open their hearts to us. Show your friends how much you care, especially during this Christmas season.

Roll call was answered with What is your favorite Christmas memory? Variety of answers, though most dealt with special memories of family gatherings, especially remembering friends and family members no longer with us in body but in spirit.

Shirley Hill read minutes of the last meeting in the absence of secretary, Peggy Griffith.

Very good Shirley, thanks to you the minutes were read, approved and filed of record.

Mary Chanbers presented the treasurer’s report that was read, approved and filed of record. Mary also collected annual dues and $5.00 from each member to be presented to the Gibson County imagining library, in lieu of giving each other gifts. Marie is to present our gift of thanks to our leader, Barbara Berry.

There was a brief discussion on our contribution project report to be sent to Tommy Howington by January 15, 2011.

Edison Club presented the following projects they participated in and completed in 2011: gifts to 4H, gifts to the library in memory of past members Maurine Bates and Beatrice Barker, gift bags to shut-ins at Easter and Christmas time. Several members of the club helped with the 2011 Gibson County Fair and Marie, Tomie and Shirley attended various local and state conferences.

Reading club lists were turned in to Mary.

Dorothy Sammons led us in playing a new game entitled :dice which was lots of fun, especially for yours truly who won a prize of candy.

For part of our Christmas fellowship Shirley Hill led us in singing several Christmas songs.

The next meeting is to be held at the home of Dorothy Sammons on Tuesday, January 10, 2012, starting at 1:00 p.m.

Several prizes were given by our hostess in picking a number between 1 and 50. I didn’t do well in those.

We provided five gift bags at Christmas to shut-ins.

The meeting adjourned and everyone enjoyed a delicious add-a-meal dish.

God bless you all, and regardless of your party choice, pray for God’s guidance for all those in power and control.

JAMES N. BROWNNewbern, TN - James N. Brown, age 59, of Newbern,

TN, died Tuesday, December 13, 2011, at his residence in Newbern, TN. Mr. Brown was the owner of Total Package in Newbern. He was a U.S. Army Veteran.

Funeral services for Mr. Brown were held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, December 16, 2011, in the chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating these services was Rev. Carmon Dennison. Interment followed in Yorkville cemetery. Visitation for Mr. Brown was Thursday from 5:00 - 8:00 p. m. at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home.

He is survived by his wife, Cathy Galloway Brown of Newbern; his parents, Willie and Tommie Lee Brown; two daughters, Jennifer Crouch, RoEllen and Kristina Robichaud of Baxter, TN; two sons, James Hardy, Newbern, TN and Justin Brown, RoEllen, TN; three brothers, Franklin Brown, Buchanan, TN, Eddie Brown, Big Boy Junction, TN and David Brown, Clarksville, TN; one sister; and six grandchildren: Mollian Adams, Josh Robichaud, Meagan Hardy, Abigail Adams, Brayden Hardy, and Madison Brown.

Pallbearers will be Darren Brown, Terry Brown, Ryan Brown, Jim Seratt, Benjie Seaton, and Preston Seratt.

The family asks that memorials be directed to WCR-Community Outreach, P.O. Box 155, Yorkville, TN 38389.

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Yorkville native shares thoughts, memories of Yorkville, washer pitchin’BY MAX E. GREGORY

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stayed committed to the contest from 1994 until 2009, at which time they turned it over to the Yorkville Volunteer Fire Department. In those 16 years they took off from work, and with some local assistance, they put it all together.

They covered all aspects and details of making the contest what it is today. Each year approximately 100 doubles teams participated. The community of Yorkville recognizes their input and realizes what the event has meant to the Yorkville community. Funds raised from the contest were a major factor in paying off the community building.

The addition of the ‘Fish Ball’ as I call it, which is held on Friday night preceding the contest has been tremendously successful, and has helped in fund raising and stimulated a community spirit. The fish dinner has been very popular with locals; numbers have varied from 250 to 350 at the event. The entertainment at the fish dinner and on Saturday at the community center was an added attraction. It has provided a wonderful opportunity for families to get together and enjoy great food and fellowship.

It is difficult to determine the importance of what the two ‘Jims’ have accomplished for the Yorkville community. Regular programming, special events, and dinners have been conducted at the community center. Also family reunions and class reunions have been a by-product of the

contest. Yorkville may have lost their physical facilities in the last 50 years, but the community center has generated a community spirit that continues to promote fellowship and friendships.

One of the objectives, they set out to accomplish has certainly come true. The best players from many states all come to Yorkville on the third Saturday in August to check their expertise in pitchin’ washers. The Yorkville contest has become the flagship in championship washer pitchin’. This is certainly a positive feature to have the best; however a negative has also come along with that success.

That negative is the erosion of local participation. For example, in the first two years of the tournament, winners were locals; in1994 Buddy Sorrells and Ralph Carlton were champions, and in 1995, the winners were local brothers Jimmy Paschal and Melton Paschal. But, then the era of Gary and Robert Rogers from Finley began. They were champions in 1997, 1998 and 1999 and retired the first championship trophy by winning three consecutive contests. Another trophy was purchased in 2000. Names of winners are embossed each year on the new trophy. I think the most excited I have ever been at washer pitchin’ was when my partner Marvin Morris and I beat the Rogers in 2000 and stopped their winning momentum.

Marvin Morris and I graduated from Yorkville High in 1949 and played basketball and all sports together. Marvin and I had been great friends

but over the past 14 years as washer pitchin’ partners, we have become very close. It works that way when you are competing with friends. Phil Thomas of Linden, TN and Ronnie Tarkington of Columbia, TN beat Marvin and me for the championship in both 2000 and 2004, but we have become very good friends and keep up with one another.

Phil and Ronnie and their families and my friends and family share one half of the shade of a big oak tree, while about 25 excellent pitchers from Southern Illinois share the other half of the tree’s shade. That’s what it’s all about on the third Saturday in August in the Yorkville Park!

Unfortunately for both Marvin and me, Marvin incurred some health problems that intensified with hot weather and he had to retire from pitching in 2009. Marvin and I had had a good run with four trips to the championship finals. We won the championship in 2008, but were runner-ups three other times.

After I lost Marvin as a partner, I recruited Mike Thomas of Murfreesboro, TN and we have been in the finals the past two years, but we are still looking for that winner’s trophy. Mike and his partner Jeff Brown won the doubles championship in 2005. Mike and his family and friends now join us under that big Oak each year.

I have been addicted to washer pitchin’ since those years back at “Gregory’s Store” in Hopewell. Back during those days at Yorkville

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High, we usually had to wait for the third bus to carry us home to Hopewell on Clyde Baker’s bus, who incidentally charged us $1.75/person/month to ride on the bus. With Nebo and Bells Chapel getting priority use, my dear friend Willie Hollis and I had time to get in about a hour/day of pitchin’ washers. Willie really enjoyed pitchin’ and he was a good player. We lost Willie Hollis a few years ago, but he was a

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MAKE DONATION - First State Bank is a proud supporter of the Exchange Club Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse of Gibson County and recently made a donation. Presenting the check are (from left) Rebekah Simmons, loan assistant for First State Bank of Kenton; Brooke Carson, branch manager for First State Bank of Kenton; Mike Snyder, County Director for Carl Perkins Center of Gibson County; and Brian McDaniel, vice president of Ag Services for First State in Kenton.

when Jim Turner gave me my second place award, he said “Well, this is your second place finish for the sixth time.” I said, ”Yes and I’m proud of each one of them”. They say nobody remembers the vice-president or the bride maids, but these sixteen years of participation has meant more than trophies. My participation over the years has left me some indelible memories!

It’s been good!!!

RUTHERFORD FARMERS AND MERCHANTS BANK OPEN HOUSE - Teller Donna Barner serves punch to a customer during their Christmas Open House Friday, Dec. 16.

DYER FARMERS AND MERCHANTS BANK OPEN HOUSE - The Dyer Farmers and Merchants Bank held their annual Christmas Open House Friday, Dec. 16 Chairman of the Board and CEO Jackie Stover (seated) attended. Employees helping with the open house were Amy Keathley, Selena Mingle, Christy Hinton, Selene Barron, Wanda Belew and Allison PItcher.


Sports & EducationLady Pioneers defeat Crockett County

Spreading the Christmas CheerIt’s that time of the YEAR to

Spread the Christmas CHEER! From December 5, 2011 through December

23, 2011 Total Health Chiropractic is doing PROMOTIONAL EXAMS!

To qualify for a promotional exam, you must bring in TWO bags of non-perishable food items, clean clothes that are no longer being used, or just presents for the children that might be less fortunate. All donations will go to the Christian Women’s Job Core. Once these items have been donated, you will receive a comprehensive health history, thorough chiropractic examination, (2) full spine nerve scans, orthopedic testing, and x-rays (if needed)! We have been excited about this time of year for some time now. As most of our patients know, we already have our Christmas tree up inside of our office! We have been embraced by some of the best people in West Tennessee and thought we could spread the Holiday Cheer by giving back to others. Thank you so much for the wonderful first year in practice, and we look forward to serving you for years to come!!

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BY LORI CATHEYIn Tuesday night’s district

game, the Lady Pioneers defeated Crockett County 75-10.

The Lady Pioneers scored 46 points in the first half. Gibson County’s defense in the third quarter did not allow a point, giving the Lady Pioneers a 69-7 lead. The final score was 75-10, Gibson County.

Khadijah Alexander led the team with 23 points while Chelsea Joyce scored 17. Courtney Haynes had 15, Jasmine Whittemore

BY LORI CATHEYThe Gibson County

Pioneers started the game

Spring Hill Junior High students were educated on the dangers of methamphetamine as District Attorney Garry Brown, the Anti-Drug Task Force, and Coordinated School Health presented the “Meth Destroys” program

TEACHING KIDS ABOUT BAD DRUGS - Pictured here are: Joey Harrison SHS Prinicpal, Paul Thomas -Drug Task Force, , Gary Brown-District Attorney, Jay Morris-Drug Task Force, Larry Yearwood-Guest speaker, Kellie Carroll-Co-ordinated School Health.

HIGH SCORER - Senior Lady Pioneer Khadijah Alexander muscles her way through for a shot. Alexander was the leading scorer with 23 points against Crockett County. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

ON THE BALL - Gibson County’s Jasmine Whittemore goes after a loose ball against Dyersburg. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

UP AND OVER - Gibson County’s Ladanus Osler attempts a shot under the basket while being closely guarded. Osler finished the game with10 points,1 steal and 6 rebounds. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

STUDENTS LEARN THE DANGERS OF METH - Pictured are Spring Hill students: Daisey Richardson, Hunter Holt, Ethan Richardson, Jordan Patterson, Daisy Talley, Savannah Spence, Briana Weber.

Several Gibson County residents were among students who received degrees from the University of Tennessee at Martin

during the recent fall commencement held in the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center on the UT Martin campus.

The students receiving undergraduate degrees were:

Bradford – Jacquelyn Michelle Steele, Joshua R.

Hefner, Derek Williams Proudfit, David L. Terry, Casey J.Ward, June Bolton, Mitzie Leigh Taylor, Mary Helen Bryant, Matthew Aaron Maitland;

Dyer – Matthew Eric Bobbitt, R. Joseph Moore Jr., Charles Matthew Cox;

Humboldt – Bethany Ann Loeffel, Joe Carl Davis;

Medina – Matthew Tyler Williams, Whitney Lauren Foster, Jessica Elizabeth Winchester, Meredith Leigh Dunn, Tyler Ray Hawk;

Milan – Troy Daniel Garrison, Jennifer M. Laird, Haley Cole Miller, Adria L. Greer, Ashanti L. Epperson, Cassy Elizabeth Morris;

Rutherford – Ra’Sheda Lashun Wright;

Trenton – Joseph Lee Talley, Shawn Anthony Howard, Jeffrey David Arndt, Matthew Spence Dunagan, Ruth Ann Gipe Slayton, Alexi Blain Hamm, Kellie Dawn Kimble, Erica Lynn Lomax.

The students receiving graduate degrees were:

Dyer – Elizabeth Ann McCurdy;

Milan – Weston W. Gentry, Angela Jane Smith;

Trenton – Misty Kerr Watson, Heather Nicole Scruggs.

Local residents receive degrees from UT Martin

at Spring Hill School.As part of this program

,students were shown a video about the dangers. A guest shared his real life story of recovering from a eleven year meth addiction.

Students walked through a Drug Task Force drug

trailer to view what things like methamphetamine look like so that they can make an educated choice to stay away from this illegal drug.

Spring Hill School would like to thank Garry Brown and his staff for this educational program.

Spring Hill School hosts Meth Destroys Program

with both squads trading baskets throughout the first quarter. Pioneer Zack

Eskew, with an offensive rebound was fouled at the buzzer of the first quarter. Eskew made both foul shots to give Gibson County a 13- 9 lead. With 6:15 remaining Pioneer Ladanus Osler, with an offensive rebound, and a put back for two points, extended GC’s lead to 18-13.

But, midway though the second quarter, Dyersburg’s Joseph Smith made a 3-pointer from the left wing to give the Trojans a 20-18 lead. At the end of the second quarter Gibson County was down by 5 points 26-23.

Gibson County was outscored 13 to 6 and Dyersburg extended their lead to 29-41.The Pioneers lost to Dyersburg 53-44. Leading Gibson County were Mitchell Simpson with 11 points, 1 block and 7 rebounds, Colton Marcle had 11 points and 2 rebounds. Ladanus Osler made 10 points, 1 steal and 6 rebounds and Zack Eskew added 8 points and 3 rebounds.

Pioneers fall to Dyersburg

and Sarah Beth Mullins each finished with 6.

The Lady Pioneers faced Dyersburg Friday night in district play. Gibson County’s Amber Rea hit a 3-pointer at the top of the key with under a minute left, but Lady Trojan Madison Bulter answered right back to give Dyersburg a 14-8 lead at the end of the first quarter.

The Lady Pioneers shooting went cold and the Lady Trojans went on a 14 -0 run to lead 32-21 at halftime.

The Lady Pioneers were

outscored 24 to 9 in the third quarter to fall behind 56-30 at the end of the quarter. Gibson County fell 67-46 to Dyersburg.

Gibson County shot 28 percent from the field and was 16 of 17 from free throw line.

Khadijah Alexander finished with 10 points, 1 assist and 2 rebounds, while Jasmine Whittemore scored 10 points. Cara Beth Holt chipped in 7 points. GC’s Courtney Haynes had 4 points, 2 assists and 4 rebounds.

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated January 30, 2007, executed by SYLVIA JOHNSON AND HUSBAND MARVIN T JOHNSON, conveying certain real property therein described to PETTIGREW & CAMP PLLC as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, on February 7, 2007, as Instrument No. 82966, in Book 901, at Page 1551-1562; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK,AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-4, who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, Notice of the Right to Foreclose (“Notice”) was given in compliance with Tennessee law by the mailing a copy of the Notice to the parties at least sixty (60) days prior to the first publication of the Substitute Trustee’s Sale. WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on January 5, 2012 , 11:00 AM at the Gibson County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held At the Gibson County Courthouse, Trenton, TN, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Gibson County, Tennessee, to wit: BEGINNING at a point at Michael Milligan’s Northwest corner in the East margin of Lexington Street, margin of said street being 15.00 feet at right angle from center, being the most Westerly, Southwest corner of tile herein described parcel and runs thence North 18 Degrees 36 Minutes West with the East margin of Lexington Street 279.50 feet to a corner post at James R. Cannon’s Southwest corner thence North 88 degrees 44 Minutes 36 Seconds East with James R. Cannon’s South line marked by wire fence 456.29 Feet to a point in the center of a drainage ditch at James R. Cannon’s Southeast corner in the West line of the Broadfield Manor Subdivision thence South 10 Degrees 30 Minutes West with the center of said drainage ditch and the West line of Broadfield manor Subdivision 299.50 feet to a point; thence South 10 degrees 17 Minutes West with the center ol said ditch and West line of Broadfield Manor Subdivision 32.92 feet to a point in the center said ditch at Paul Fish’s Northeast corner, thence South 73 Degrees 38 Minutes West with Paul Fish’s North line marked by wire fence 134.76 Feet to a corner post at Michael Milligan’s Southeast corner in Paul Fish’s North line; thence North 19 Degrees 32 Minutes West with Michael Milligan’s East line marked by wire fence 143.20 feet to a corner post at Michael Milligan’s Northeast corner; thence South 70 degrees 49 Minutes West with Michael Milligan’s North line marked by wire fence and a concrete block wall 137.00 feet to the point of beginning and containing 2.57 acres by survey of Bulow A. Partee, Registered surveyor, License No. 102( ) (d/b/a Partee Engineering & Land Surveying Company, 110 South Church Street, Trenton, Tennessee. (Legal description taken from prior deed.) PARCEL NUMBER: 107L F 00500 000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 1005 LEXINGTON STREET, TRENTON, TN 38382-3103. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): SYLVIA JOHNSON and MARVIN T JOHNSON OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: United States of America, Dept. of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. In addition this shall be subject to the right of redemption by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record against MARVIN T JOHNSON in the amount of $9,757.77 recorded in Instrument Number 45931 as Book 769 at Page 453. Notice of this sale has been given to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b). RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Substitute Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2-984-0407 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (866) 681-5002 Registered Agent: CT Corporation System 800 South Gay Street, Suite 2021 Knoxville, TN 37929 Tel: (865) 342-3522 TS#: 11-0110074 FEI # 1006.149023 12/14/2011, 12/21/2011, 12/28/2011

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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

WHEREAS, on November 16, 2009, AARON BRUCE JONES AKA BRUCE JONES, by Deed of Trust of record in Record Book 941, at Page 2394, in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee, conveyed the following described property in trust to secure the payment of a Promissory Note in the original principal amount of Twenty Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Two and 41/100 Dollars ($27,902.41), payable to Farmers & Merchants Bank; and

WHEREAS, the undersigned was appointed Substitute Trustee by Farmers & Merchants Bank, which appointment will be recorded in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee prior to the deed evidencing this sale; and

WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of said indebtedness and other provisions of the Deed of Trust have been violated, and FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK, the lawful owner and holder of the indebtedness, has declared the entire amount due and payable as provided by the Deed of Trust in accordance with its terms, and instructed the undersigned to foreclose.

NOW, THEREFORE, the public is hereby notified that the undersigned Substitute Trustee will sell the hereinafter described real estate at public auction, to the highest and best bidder, for cash in hand paid, at the south door of the Courthouse at Trenton, Gibson County, Tennessee, on Thursday, January 5, 2012, at 3:00 o’clock p.m., said property to be sold in bar of the equity of redemption and subject to the lien of all special assessments against it. If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within a reasonable time to be announced at the sale, the next highest bidder will be deemed the successful bidder.

Lying, and being situate in the City of Dyer, 21st Civil District of Gibson County, Tennessee as described in a Quitclaim Deed from Jason Michael Hubbard, to Aaron Bruce Jones a/k/a Bruce Jones, dated October 15, 2009, and of record in Record Book 2940, at Page 2100, in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee.

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The street address of the above described property is believed to be 121 Peach St., Dyer, Tennessee 38330, but such address is not part of the legal description and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control.

This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. Other interested parties: None.

Title to said property is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell as Substitute Trustee only and will assign to the purchaser all covenants of warranty contained in said Deed of Trust.

The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. Said sale may be adjourned to another time or may be postponed to another date by public announcement at the appointed time of sale without readvertisement.

This office is a debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

WITNESS my signature, this the 8th day of December, 2011 KIZER, BONDS, HUGHES & BOWEN, LLC

BY: STEPHEN L. HUGHES Substitute Trustee P. O. Box 320 Milan, Tennessee 38358 (731) 686-1198

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TO TERRY SNIDER, a non-resident of the State of Tennessee.

You are hereby commanded to serve on BillBarron, Complainant’sAttorney, whose addressis 124 East Court Square, Trenton, TN 38382, anAnswer to the Complaint,which is sworn to and filed against you in the case of Allen B. Dodd and wifeJanice E. Dodd vs Terry Snider #20338 in theabove Court, within thirty (30) days after the last date of publication hereof, of judgment by default will be taken against you forthe relief demanded in the Complaint.

It is ordered that thisNotice be published forfour (4) consecutive weeksin The Tri-City Reporter, weekly newspaper in Dyer, Tennessee.

This the 29th day of November, 2011.

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The Gibson County Special School District is seeking a board member to represent the Rutherford Community in District 2. This is an interim position to fill an unexpired term until August 2013. All interested candidates should submit a letter of intent with resume’ to the following address. Deadline for applicants is January 10, 2012.

Gibson County Special School District ATTN: Mrs. Sara Meals District 2 Applicant P.O. Box 60 Dyer, TN 38330

William Andrew Chumley of Kenton and Dolanda Beth Scobey of Kenton

Nelson Jamarr Fisk of Dyer and Kiera Lashelle Vaughn of Trenton

Jason Lee Pickard of Trenton and Amanda Lucille Thompson Pickard of Trenton

Jeffery Barksdale of Milan and Treasure Lynn Perry of Milan

Jeremy Alan Johnson of Humboldt and Melanie West Karnes of Humboldt

Timothy Dwayne Hill of Kenton and Deleah Renee Dawson of Kenton

Charles Alan Kemper of Milan and Tammy Roxanne Newman Davis of Milan

Daniel Hunter Morris of Bradford and Heather Lauren Clark of Dyer

Joshua Joseph Hauser of Humboldt and Desiree Marie Green Brown of Humboldt

James Keith Yates, Neil Brandon Yates and Michael Trent Yates to Elgie Flowers – 13th CD

Cynthia Chandler Snell and husband, Jason Snell to Nathan A. Isdell – 7th CD

David P. Guthrie to Timothy J. Orr and wife, Ronda L. Orr – 8th CD

Phillip Norris and wife, Jennifer Norris to Russell B. Monroe and wife, Elizabeth Marie Monroe – Medina

Stacie Hooker Owens to Ashley N. Wilson – 2nd CD

Robert Willard Hayes, III and wife, Ashley Hayes to Brandon M. Hill and wife, Amy Hill – 2nd CD

Larry Ing and wife, Gina Ing to Shea Seiber – 12th CD

Kristi Lynn Seymour f/k/a Kristi Lynn Ahlquist and husband, Jon Jeremy Seymour to Matthew W. Moore and wife, Marcie Moore – Humboldt

J&D Farm, a Tennessee Partnership composed of Justin Matthew Estes, Jonathan Estes and Darrell Reaves to Matt Simmons – 21st CD

Clark Family Holdings, LLC to William F. Bruce and wife, Dorothy E. Bruce – 13th CD

Clark Family Holdings, LLC to Scottie D. Brown – 1st CD

Holly Marie Knott and husband, Justin Ray Knott to Tony Davis and wife, Rosa Davis – 6th CD

Melissa A. Michel to The City of Trenton – 7th CD

Elgie Flowers to Audrey May Flowers, with the remainder interest to Robbie Ann Rodgers, Lisa Carol McCaig and Tammy Lynn Kolwyck – 14th CD

Citizens City and County Bank to Jacqueline Summers – 21st CD

Bobby Barnett and wife, Myra Barnett to Larry H. Johnson, Jr. and Larry H. Johnson, Sr. – Humboldt

Linda J. Lynch West to Gibson County Utility District, Trenton – 7th CD

Brian Manley and wife, Leigh Anna Manley to David R. Acree and wife, Leslie D. Acree – 2nd CD

John M. Moore, Jr. Revocable Trust to Wayne Eugene Moore – 7th CD

Agnes H. Moore Revocable Trust to Wynne Elise Moore – 7th CD

Robert Van Dyke, as trustee of the John M. Moore, Jr. Revocable Trust UTA to Charles M. Moore and wife, Melva L. Moore – 7th CD

Eric Neil Botbyl to Amanda Olson – 18th CD

Betty Entrekin and Michael L. Hill to Robert H. Guest – 3rd CD

Lawanda Daxan Campbell to Gerald L. Coyle and wife, Ninfa Coyle – 3rd CD

Willie Hinson to Brandie N. Carson and Tommye Lemings – 7th CD

Martha Mosley to J.D. Doss

– 7th CDTisha Webster and husband,

Brad Webster to Frontier Homes, Inc. – 2nd CD

Jerry E. Winberry and wife, Deborah Winberry, by and through her attorney–in-fact, Jerry E. Winberry, to Nathaniel Tucker – 2nd CD

Jerry E. Winberry and wife, Deborah Winberry to Michael Santiago and wife, Christina Santiago

Lora A. Crocker to Carl D. Howell and wife, Marilyn N. Howell – 15th CD

Edward F. Vaughn and Chester L. Clowers to Tony West – 13th CD

Michael E. Neal to Mark Renfroe – 15th CD

Buddy Barnes Chandler and wife, Cathy Diane Chandler to Steven J. Thomas and wife, Donna B. Thomas – 18th CD

Linda Louise Stoltz, Patsy Jean Damron and Larry Wayne Scott to Shellie Rowlett and husband, Aaron Rowlett – 7th CD

Elgie Flowers to Neil Brandon Yates – 14th CD

21st Mortgage Corporation to Kenneth R. Bell and Farra G. Bell – 7th CD

Lisa Willis to AVC., Inc. – 7th CD

Tiffany A. McKenzie n/k/a Tiffany A. Edmiston to Wade Taylor Williams – 7th CD

Patricia Ann Howell to Don H. Miller and wife, Carolyn G. Miller – Gibson County

David Bunney and wife, Karla Bunney to Michael A. Rice and wife, Juli A. Rice – Medina

Olga Eberle to David W. Burke and wife, Ann J. Burke – Humboldt

Tony West to Shamira McIntyre – 13th CD

HHV Partnership to Kenneth Bryan Carmichael and wife, Ruth Shoaf Carmichael – 13th CD

McMillion Construction, LLC to Brandon Browning – 2nd CD

Windsor Forestry Tools, LLC to Shoaf Management Company – 13th CD

Vicky Bloodworth to Terry Byrd – 22nd CD

Nancy C. Buckner to Victor Parkins and wife, Carol Parkins – 13th CD

Windsor Forestry Tools, LLC to United Ammunition Container, Inc. – 13th CD

Frances K. Turnbo and husband, John Wayne Turnbo to Keith Lusk and wife, Kristie Lusk – 15th CD

Clark Family Holdings, LLC to Mitchell W. Sims and wife, Amanda R. Sims – 1st CD

Michael Adam Robbins of Trenton and April Victoria White Hoggard of McLemoresville

James Lee Ward of Milan and Elizabeth Stewart Rhodes of Milan

Michael Brandon Barton of Trenton and Holly Renae Odell of Dyer

Jack Ronald Leeper of Milan and Elizabeth Ann Foutch Baker of Milan

Willie Lee Robinson of Millington and Shikita Lenise Fletcher of Millington

David Wade McKenzie of Kenton and Cynthia Rene’ Sumler Flowers of Kenton

Danny Jay Quinn of Kenton and Melissa Ann Cooper Quinn of Kenton

Jeffrey Byron Roe of Humboldt and Jessica Dawn Hopkins of Humboldt

Jonathan Alan Brooks of Humboldt and Ashley Forrest Adams of Humboldt

William David Moore vs. Evie Janetta Feezor Moore

Judith Kay Hensley vs. Gerry Lynn Hensley

Alicia Michelle Teague vs. Wendell Teague

Jared Ashley Clark vs. Amy Nicole Clark

Heather Deniese Evans vs. Gilbert Dewayne Evans

Bobby Dean McCaig vs. Deanna Lee McCaig

Justina A. Attaway vs. Shelley Nicole Attaway

Neil Scott Matthews vs. Kimberly D. Matthews

Joanna McMinn Fountain vs. Joseph Michael Fountain

Peggy Sue Coleman to Henry Albert Burch, II and wife, Regina L. Burch – 7th CD

James Sullivan and wife, Ruth Sullivan to Larry Wilkes and wife, Karen Wilkes – 7th CD

Mary Alice Taylor to Tommy Litton and wife, Ruth Cherie W. Litton – 7th CD

REA Investors Group, LLC to James Edwin Norman and wife, Kimberly Parrish Norman – 12th CD

Leon Easley to Eric Goetz and Cameron Burch – Humboldt

Henry A. Burch and Regina L. Burch to Robert Timothy Bell and wife, Ruthie Kenner Bell – 12th CD

Douglas Cherry and wife, Leann Cherry d/b/a D&L Builders to Michael Schoonover – 5th CD

Old School Cookers, Bradford, complete inspection, 98 score

L&T Cakery, Inc., Bradford, complete inspection, 97 score

Pinecrest Golf Course Lounge, Dyer, complete inspection, 95 score

Pinecrest Golf Course, Dyer, complete inspection, 93 score

Crenshaw Catfish Cookers, Trenton, complete inspection, 92 score

Crenshaw Catfish Barn, Trenton, complete inspection, 91 score, one critical

The Rendzvous Inn, Bradford, complete inspection 90 score

Domino’s Pizza, Humboldt, follow-up inspection 93 score

The Skating Place, Milan, complete inspection, 94 score

Ritz Theater, Milan, complete inspection, 97 score

Ol Smoky, complete inspection, 98 score

Malone’s Bar and Grill, complete inspection 87 score

Building Permits

Danny and Lee Cary, 102 Chapel Hill Road, Milan

Waymon Cates, 108 Smith Street, Bradford

Mike Pyles, 300 Medina Highway, Milan

James Dunagan, 1100 Old Dyersburg Highway, Dyer

Dennis Sanders, 570 Dyersburg Highway, Trenton

John Nissley, 3 Northern Chapel Road, Rutherford

Doug and Tina Smith, 456 Dyersburg Highway, Trenton

Frontier Homes Inc., 10 Annie Brooke Cove, Medina

Nathan A. Isdell, 1012 South High Street, Trenton

Nathan A. Isdell, 802 South Lexington, Trenton

First Baptist Church, 401 South High Street, Trenton

Your card could be here! Call Mindy for more information!

692-3506

The Tri-City Reporter, Thursday, Wednesday, December 21, 2011


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NATIVITY PANORAMA - Dyer Cumberland Presbyterian Church held their annual Nativity Panorama on Sunday, December 18th. The weather was exceptional for the live depiction of the birth of Jesus. Church members portrayed those believed to be present at Jesus’ birth, along with live animals. In the scene of the nativity (above) Mary and Joseph were played by Amanda and Charlie Williams. Shepherds were Conner and Olivia Williams, and Aubree and Jon Adam Green. The three wise men were Jerry Phillips, Jerry Maxwell and Jim Sharp.

NO ROOM AT THE INN - Mary and Joseph arrive at the inn. The innkeeper was played by Robert Watson, with Amber Forest and Edgar Powell as Mary and Joseph.

SHEPHERDS - Shepherds in the field were played by Matt Worrell, Lee Whitaker and Zac Hannaford. Gus, the goat was one of the animals. (photos by Lori Cathey)

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