Tri-City Reporter February 29 2012

The Gibson-North Relay For Life teams are always coming up with creative ways to raise money for cancer research. Members of the Gibson County High School Relay for Life team have come up with an idea that is sure to raise a stink!

Their “You’ve Been Skunked ‘Cause Cancer Stinks” campaign was launched February 27 at the high school. ‘Stuffed skunks’

Relay For Life team raises a stink to raise some cash

GCHS virtual business simulation challenges marketing students

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Featured shelter dog finds home

RAGS TO RICHES - Shelter dog Too Swift, who was featured in the paper a few weeks ago, has found a new loving home in Indiana. Her new owners have named her Shelby.

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Dyer board supports local option sales tax

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Chamber welcomes new executive director

MARKETING - Ryan Rahm, Austin Brewer, Zac Walton, Ryan Hankins, Colton Marcle, Collin Kash, John Michael Morris and Blake Spencer are among the GCHS marketing students learning the risks and gains of operating a business with Virtual Business computer simulations. The programs offer challenging simulations that allow students to solve real world problems without suffering real world consequences

NEW CHAMBER EXECUTIVE - Jason Griggs, President of the Greater Gibson County Chamber of Commerce introduces Shelby Kee, the new executive director, at a reception in her honor at Trenton City Hall, Thursday. (Photo by Danny Jones, The Gazette)

BY DANNY JONES - THE GAZETTE“Believe me, her enthusiam and energy are

contagious,” Greater Gibson County Chamber of Commerce President Jason Griggs said as he introduced Shelby Kee, the Chamber’s new executive director at a welcoming reception held at Trenton City Hall, Thursday.

“I am excited to be here. There is a lot I want to do and there is so much potential,” Kee said. “I look forward to meeting each of you personally over the next couple of weeks,” she added.

The new executive director lives in Jackson with her husband, Matt and two sons, Tate and Reed. She was born and raised in Jackson and received her education at Trinity Christian Academy, Jackson State Community College and Lambuth University.

“My family is excited about moving to Gibson County and we are currently in the process of relocating. I am very honored and blessed to be the executive director of the Gibson County Chamber and I look forward to getting to work with members of this great community to ensure that Gibson County continues to be a wonderful place to live, work, worship, and attend school,” she said.

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The City of Dyer Board of Mayor and Alderpersons met in regular session Monday, February 13, 2012 at 7 p.m.

In the Mayor’s report Mayor Walton Thompson shared an email with the board that he received from Terry Cunningham. Cunningham wanted the mayor and board to think about running an article in the paper in support of increasing the local option sales tax on the March referendum.

A motion was made by alderperson Marilyn Williamson and seconded by alderperson Bitsy Gilliland for the Mayor to write an article in the newspaper supporting the local option sales tax increase. The board approved the measure.

Under department reports, the street department supervisor, Steven Tucker advised the board that his

SKUNKED - Cainan Copeland and Shelby Dotson, seniors at GCHS, along with Suni Cooksey, GCHS teacher, hope to raise $300 in this campaign.

A vast number of opportunities are available to students, schools and classrooms with the access of computers and the programs written for specific courses of study.

Gibson County High School recently purchased two programs to use in conjunction with the classroom curriculum. The Virtual Business computer simulations will be used to supplement the marketing classes with challenging simulations that allow students to solve real world problems without suffering real world consequences.

“Our site license allows 30 students to work on separate computers as they compete with each other for the top simulated profit,” said Scott Jewell, marketing insturctor.

The Virtual Business Retailing program gives students the opportunity to own a store and make business decisions that are close to those made in real life.

“They control decisions dealing with location, pricing, promotion, merchandising, market

research, ad design and dozens more. Students solve problems such as price wars with competitors, shoplifting, expired products and more,” added Jewell.

Virtual Business Sports, the second program, is a highly visual simulation of a football franchise that allows the students to make decisions with promotion, ticket sales, staffing, sponsors, licensing deals and much more.

The marketing II class is taking part in a four-member online virtual business team event that is in competition with students all over the United States. They will compete as a professional services firm to clean up a simulated oil spill in a river in New York City. The winning team will have money donated on their team’s behalf to United Way.

“The virtual business experience is allowing our students to make and lose money without really making and losing money. This experience will help them make better decisions in the future,” concluded Jewell.

will be passed from class to class encouraging each class to raise $7 to $10 before the skunk can be passed on. If that amount is not raised, the class will be considered skunked. The team hopes to raise $300 in this campaign.

If you would like to contribute to their campaign, contact Suni, Tina McClain, or Lyndsay Norman at 692-3616.

BY KATHY HOOPERThis is the story of a dog

named Too Swift who loved to chase horses. As far as I know, she never caught one but her owner felt she could no longer take care of her because she had this bad habit.

She came into the Gibson County Animal Shelter and was one of nine dogs featured in the Humboldt Chronicle and Tri City Reporter in January.

She was also featured on Facebook in a shelter album on Friends of Gibson County Animals page. Her Facebook fans named her Miss Eyeliner because she looked like she was wearing eyeliner.

A loving family from Indiana saw her on Facebook and fell in love with her and began the process with the help of FOGCA and Mike White, animal control officer at the shelter, she was pulled and fostered until she was completely vetted. Once she was cleared for transport, she made her way to her new furever home with Bernadette and her family .

She arrived on February 11. Her new family had toys already waiting for her. They named her Shelby and her new family includes three new best friends. Children!

This is quite the journey from the Gibson County shelter to a couch in

BY DANNY WADEHUMBOLDT CHRONICLE

With the recent redistricting of Tennessee’s Senate and House districts, Representative Curtis Halford said his district would increase in size. House District 79 is currently made up of Gibson County and a small portion of Carroll County.

Halford and his wife, Charlotte, were guests of the Humboldt Rotary Club last Friday. Rep. Halford gave an update on the legislature in Nashville.

“The new district will still keep all of Gibson County but move more into Carroll County,” Halford said last Friday. “I’ll pick up Huntingdon, McLemoresville and Atwood. I’ll put a few more miles on my old pickup truck,” he laughed.

Halford said changes to the House districts are not as severe as the Senate districts. Currently, Gibson County is in the 24th Senate District represented by State Senator Lowe Finney. But with the new redistricting, Gibson and Carroll counties will move from 24th District into the 27th District, now represented by State Senator Roy Herron. The new 27th District will be made up of Gibson, Carroll, Benton, Henry and Weakley counties.

Halford noted that Herron does not plan on seeking re-election so that Senate seat will be up for grabs. Halford also announced that he will seek a third term as state representative.

So far this year, there have been 3,200 bills filed but not all will make it to the house floor, according to Halford.

One bill Halford is

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Insight & OpinionClayburn Peeples reports: These boots were made for walkin’

Letter to the editor:

From preaching to meddlingOpinion

Which is it; “Let the games begin” or “Let’s get ready to rumble”? With all the fist shaking and handwringing, I can’t tell! It’s hard to resolve real issues by forming a circular firing squad! Is “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” truly revealing or reassuring? “A frayed rope works until it’s overloaded!”

My impression of the commission’s response to Mr. David Nance’s presentation on the issue of a new County Charter was “Preaching is not welcome” and “You’re meddling where you don’t belong”!

I was there. Here’s how I see it. You can decide for yourself!

Nance’s “invitation” to address the new charter issue at the last commission meeting turned into a contest to make him the object of Pin the Tail on the Donkey! His views on the petition for a new County Charter and fiscal policy were perceived by some as an indictment or personal attack!

The school board budget issue was again resurrected to transfer blame for the county’s fiscal challenges on the Board of Education and the local school districts that account for over 65 percent of county revenue and limit funding for county services. Responsibility and accountability is blamed on immortal mandates from state government as a result of submitted school system budgets.

Does this excuse or prevent county officials or employees from joining other citizens to “take this matter up” with school board officials or the state? Is ridiculing citizens for taking issue with the commission’s spending beyond existing revenues and use of taxation power justified? Are public gratitude, commendation and appreciation for the service and sacrifice of commissioners and county

employees “core” issues? Is a “Leave well enough alone” attitude with a “Don’t waste my time” policy worthy of “elected” positions?

The “core issue” of this controversy is increasing spending and taxes during difficult economic times. Revenues taken from the private sector increase burdens on local economies needed to support commerce, employment and living standards. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” isn’t “fixed” by increasing taxes on “broke” and struggling taxpayers, especially now!

Complacency, self-gratification, confidence and dependence on government “ain’t working”! If you’re short on cash, can you just take what you want or need from someone else? Warning! This is a desperate and hazardous choice for individuals! Only government officials have the authority, resources and experience necessary to engage is this kind of “appropriation!”

The present charter hasn’t provided limits for spending increases and government growth. No taxpayer referendum for “balancing budget shortfalls” by increasing property taxes is provided!

Just last year, after increasing property taxes, the County Commission approved a fiscal budget exceeding revenue projections that included the recent property tax increase! I saw failure of the wheel tax increase as a clear message not to overspend or increase any taxes. Obviously, my perception was flawed!

Should we support budgets that exceed revenue be paid for by increasing property taxes? Where’s your money going to come from? I believe “If you’re failing to plan, you’re planning to fail!”

A charter is the framework under which county government exists and functions. A New Charter

Petition does not signal county government armageddon. A new charter requires a voter petition to call a referendum to approve election of a Charter Commission. Charter Commissioners are elected from the nineteen voting districts. The Charter Commission’s “only” function is to draft a new charter!

The proceedings and actions of the Charter Commission are open to public scrutiny and participation prior to finalizing a draft. This draft is “unofficial” until passage by ballot of “all” qualified voters in the county and state review and approval is complete. Following establishment of a new charter, the Charter Commission ceases to exist! The County Commission and government continues to serve and function throughout and after the whole process.

Some people consider this a threat! A new County Charter could allow citizens to take back some control of government rather than being controlled by it. It could also provide a better framework for County Commissioners. Who is threatened?

Are we responding to government or is government responding to us? Do we need governments telling us what to believe and when we’re satisfied? Now, that’s meddling! The governed do not exist to serve governments. Governments exist to serve the governed!

Should governments follow the will of the people or direct people to conform to the will of government? Do you believe government takes care of you? Is having another hand in your pocket welcome and mutually fulfilling? Is political evangelism defending continued overspending and tax increases morally or fiscally stimulating for you?

Is a new County Charter worth considering? Preaching or meddling; you decide!

Thomas E. Beasley, Sr. Dyer, Tennessee

So, I’m standing in a mall in Nashville a couple of weekends ago, and I see, in the distance, a tall, elegant young woman, perfectly coiffed, wearing a camel topcoat over a stylish cashmere sweater and designer slacks tucked into an awesome pair of boots with uppers that went all the way up to her knees.

I couldn’t stop looking at her. She was one fine-looking lady.

Wait a minute! That was no lady; that was my wife! I figured it out the minute I saw the three little girls run up to her and start pulling on her coat.

At which time those long, elegant boots turned in my direction and marched their owner up to where I was standing. “Here,” she said. “Hold onto the girls while I check Nordstrom’s and see what they have.”

Whereupon she hied out in search of yet another pair of long boots, a brown, high heeled pair, with appropriate

buckles and straps for ornamentation.

We had just left the shoe department at Dillard’s, where they were having a sale on boots, and where the scene could accurately be described as just a few degrees short of a madhouse. Boots are hot this season, and some women are resorting to desperate measures to find just the right style and color.

I haven’t read about any actual shoe or boot riots, such as those among teenagers at recent Nike product launches, but hey, “why is it we lambaste teenagers over their outrageous sneaker mania when they go crazy over trendy footwear? They learned it, after all, from their mothers.” Tell me again. You have how many pairs of shoes in your closet?

And the answer is, for most women, a lot. Even more now that three or four pairs of designer boots have joined the collection.

But leather boots are

nothing new, even for women. They’ve been around for about 5,000 years, going all the way back to ancient Mesopotamia. Of course, none of those original boots were designed by Ralph Lauren or Jimmy Choo. They were just simple, calf high, goat leather foot coverings, worn exclusively to protect the wearer from the elements.

And for the next three and a half millennia, they were worn only as a practical item of clothing. There were no specific sizes or widths. As a matter of fact, there was only one size, for men and women alike, with no difference between left and right foot boots.

And that was it, except for ladies of nobility, who wore slippers, but toward the end of the 15th Century a new trend in footwear took hold of Europe as cobblers began rounding the toes of ladies’ boots. About the same time, men began sporting low heels on their boots.

Before long, a person’s boots began to reflect his or her social and professional standing in society, a trend that accelerated as machinery was invented that could add all sorts of alteration possibilities to the manufacture of boots and shoes.

This, of course, created all sorts of opportunities for footwear designers, but by then the Victorian Era was in full bloom, and Victorian women could not show their feet, or Heaven forbid, their ankles, in public, so nearly all women continued to wear plain leather lace-up ankle boots.

With the coming of the 20th Century, however, the footwear industry, which previously had focused exclusively on practicality, noticed that outrageous new fashion designs were capturing the fancy of women everywhere, and they rushed in to meet what they saw as a new demand.

And boy, were they right.After World War I, all

fashion rules were thrown out the window. In England and America, a new dance, the Charleston, demanded a different kind of shoe, a sturdier one, for women to dance in, and the industry supplied several models for them to safely execute the rigorous steps of the dance. And women, to show off their fancy footwork, began demanding, and getting, brightly colored silk and satin coverings for their shoes.

Then, in 1922, Tutankhamun’s Tomb was discovered, and Egyptomania swept the Western World, including shoe fashions. Egyptian motifs morphed into the Art Deco phenomenon, and before long designers were offering women every style of shoe imaginable.

But the only choice for boots, no longer worn by fashionable women at all, remained ankle high, with buckles, clasps or laces. No other option existed.

Then, in the 1960’s, boots came back, first as a Hippie movement, counter culture statement, but no mainstream women wore them until Nancy Sinatra recorded the hit song, “These Boots Were Made for Walkin’.” Before then, no women’s boots were made for walking, but suddenly there was a huge demand for boots that were. Go-Go boots became all the rage, and magazine and TVads were full of women wearing boots for all sorts of

occasions. Women’s boots were, at long last, here to stay.

And this year, they are really here. With attitude. You can see them on smartly dressed women everywhere, as women, who once were forced to hide their boots beneath their petticoats, are now flaunting them by tucking them inside their designer jeans so they will be seen.

And if you don’t like it, as Miss Sinatra once sang, “Start walkin’!”

Dear Editor,I am writing to show

my support for Sen. Rick Santorum in the Republican Primary next Tuesday.

I will support him for several reasons. First, he knows what it is like to be an underdog. Twice in his political career he has overcome the opposition. He can – and I believe he might be the only one who can - do the same in November. Many say no current Republican nominee can beat Obama. I say like my late grandmother Harris once said, “We have two choices in life, rise above it, or sink below it.” Rick is rising above the opposition.

Second, if he does not gain the nomination, he will do all in his power to support his party’s choice without

hesitation.Third, Rick is a family

man – always has been and always will be. He believes thoroughly in “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” - life for all citizens of this great republic – even the unborn.

Fourth, Santorum not only has read, but he understands what the United States Constitution is and how it was designed to govern our great country. He also knows the difference between a republic and a democracy. Not many others – including news commentators - seem to know that difference. We need less government and more liberty, and that’s how Santorum views it.

Finally, Santorum believes in a power greater than himself – yes greater even than the

government itself. He knows who his shepherd is and does not cram it down our throats. He lives his beliefs on a daily basis and will continue to live them when he arrives at the White House. Nothing teaches like example. Rick Santorum has his flaws, as we all do. Heaven knows I do. He is, in my mind, the best man to lead the team that will hopefully make Obama’s presidential career short-lived.

Study the man. Study all the others. Then choose for yourself who can best represent us in the upcoming election.

Respectfully,Kasey Harris

Chairman of the Gibson County Elect Rick Santorum Team

Harris supports Santorum

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OFFICIAL WELCOME - Members of the Greater Gibson County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors welcome new Executive Director Shelby Kee (center), at a reception in her honor, Thursday. Among those extending a welcome are (l to r) Kerry Watson, Tony Burriss, Jason Griggs, president; ex-officio officer Pat Riley, Linda West, representing the Milan Chamber and former Chamber Director Marilyn Williamson. (Photo by Danny Jones, The Gazette)

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department had finished picking up leaves. The leaf machine has been cleaned and put up.

In the finance department report, City Recorder Jason Griggs provided the board with information regarding making Jeff Crittendon’s pay increase retroactive to his certification date. Griggs also reported to the board that the Meals on Wheels van had caught on fire and was completely destroyed by the fire. Griggs also stated that he would conduct employee training with the Police Department Wednesday, February 15.

In the water and sewer department report, waste water supervisor, William Caton advised the board that the West State Steel lift station had been pumped out at a cost of $365. Caton advised that he had shown Mayor Thompson the condition of the 45 South lift station. This station also needs to be pumped out.

Under committee reports, the fire committee chairman, alderman Nathan Reed reported that a fax machine had been installed at the fire department. This will help

the first responders with reports that must be filed.

In the finance and administration committee report, a motion was made by alderperson Judy Baker and seconded by alderman Roger Gray to increase Jeff Crittendon’s pay, as agreed upon before he was hired, due to him attaining a new certification. This increase will be retroactive to his date of certification. The board approved the measure.

Under unfinished business brought before the board, a motion was made by Reed and seconded by alderman Robert Johnson to pass on the second and final reading Ordinance 2012-204 (Creating a Special Revenue Fund for Solid Waste).

New business brought before the board included:

• The approval of a purchase order to Newbern Machine for $832 for repairs to the screw pump at the wastewater plant.

• The approval of a purchase order to Newbern Machine for $657 for repairs to the screw pump at the wastewater plant.

• The approval of a purchase order to Newbern

Machine for $2,239 for safety grating at the water plant.

• The approval of a purchase order to American Development Corporation for $562 for chemicals.

• The approval of a purchase order to American Development Corporation for $600 for chemicals.

• The approval of a purchase order to Applied Concepts for $3,025 for police radar.

• The approval of a purchase order to Parham Refrigeration for $498 for work on the heater at the water plant.

A motion was made by Johnson and seconded by Gilliland for the City of Dyer not to install or replace culverts for citizens on private property. The measure was approved with alderpersons Baker, Gilliland, Williamson, Gray, and Johnson voting for the measure and alderpersons Reed, Amanda Callins, and Chris Younger voting against the measure.

A motion was made by Baker and seconded by Gilliland to pay the general accounts of $71,970, and the board approved the measure.

Christian Endeavor representative, Bill Jones and Dyer Cumberland Presbyterian Church Food Bank Coordinator, Dale McIlwain were happy to receive the generous donation from City Lumber Company’s January Food Drive.

Mrs. McIlwain said, “More families will be helped by the community’s overwhelming support of the drive.”

City Lumber, Christian Endeavor, and the Food Bank would like to thank all that donated.

City Lumber employees,

Mackey Poore, Bobby Bearden, and Brian Simpson loaded the food items into Bill Jones truck to be taken by Jones and Mrs. McIlwain to the food pantry.

The items are sorted into bags that are given to local families in need.

CITY LUMBER CO. FOOD DRIVE - City Lumber Company employees Mackey Poore, Brian Simpson, and Bobby Bearden loaded food items collected during the January Food Drive at teh store into BIll Jones’ truck. Dale McIlwain, Food Bank coordinator, will sort the food into bags that will be given to local families in need.

Animals thank to everyone who helped make this possible !

LAP OF LUXURY - Former shelter dog Shelby lounges on the couch with her new family in Indiana.

sponsoring is the Yellow Dot Bill. If passed, Tennessee Department of Transportation will initiate the program.

“This is already used in other states,” Halford explained. “A yellow dot (decal) will be placed on the driver’s side windshield. This will alert medical people (in the case of an emergency or accident) that there is a folder in the glove box with the driver’s medical history such as surgeries, allergies. This

(Yellow Dot program) will be strictly voluntary but will help EMS and first responders.”

He added that spouse’s information should be included in the packet. There should also be a recent photo for identification purposes. Halford said he sponsored the bill after his wife, Charlotte, read about a similar program and its positive aspects.

Another bill that Halford is working on this week is creating legislation to address illegal bath salts

and synthetic marijuana. Stiffer penalties on meth are also being discussed.

“I’m on the Health Committee and sub-committee,” Halford said. “We will hear hours of testimonies on meth and bath salts. Right now there are 30 to 40 bills (in sub-committees). We will try to mold them into one bill.”

Now in the second year of his second two-year term, Halford said it is still a thrill and a privilege to serve the 79th District and a privilege to live in Tennessee.

ROCKIN’ THE DECADES - Students at Arnold’s Beauty School showed off fashion and hair styles from the 1920s to the present at a fun fashion show held at the school last Thursday. Rockin’ styles from the decades were (front row, from left) Whitney Faulkner, Autumn Napier, Alicia Essary, Lauren Bridges, Victoria Davis, Nicole Winter; (middle row) Megan Seratte, Lyndsey Barham, Leslie Young, Caiti Sawyer, Lyndsie Carey, Karissa Stover, Amber Parnell, Samantha Hill, Bianca Thomas, Whitney Hayes; (back row) Karli Fagan, Malloree Baird, Kerra Beth Beeler, and Olivia Hensley. Arnold’s Beauty School is located in downtown Milan. (Courtesy of The Milan Mirror Exchange)

Letitia Flowers, Academic /Enr i chmen t Coordinator for Gibson County Special Schools 21st Century Community Learning Center, was recently invited to present at the Tennessee Department of Education’s Annual Special Education Conference at the Opryland Hotel in Nashville.

Flowers’ workshop, entitled ‘Partnerships for Progress and Plans for Individualized Instruction’ focused on ways that teachers and afterschool staff can build strong

relationships between their after-school programs and the regular school-day in order to yield the best gains for students.

She presented a unique system whereby classroom teachers and after-school staff work together to individualize tutoring based upon each student’s specific need. The annual conference included teachers and after-school staff across the state.

The Gibson County Special Schools District after-school program operates in five schools: Dyer, Kenton, Rutherford,

Springhill, and Yorkville. Approximately 350 students in grades K-8 receive academic support and tutoring, enrichment, recreation, music, art, technology, and character education.

The program is data-driven to insure academic success and is funded by a grant from Tennessee Department of Education, Office of Safe & Supportive Schools.

For more information, contact Allicia Ladd, Coordinator, at GCSSD, 692-3803.

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February 22 brought twenty faithful members together at the First Baptist Family Life Center. We were pleased to have Donna Bates and Angie Bates as guests. Brother Jerry Legg opened the meeting with prayer and also gave the blessing for the food. March 14 has been designated a special day for the group.

Sympathy was extended to the Glover family and to Martha Lynn Knott upon the death of her brother. Many other concerns were expressed for Rita Hicks, Elvie Hendrix, Cecil Ingle, Tommy McKnight, Barbara Scott, Mike Green, Ann Smith, Tyree and Katie White,

Lisa Kirk, and Alice Ernest’s sister with Bro. Goodgine leading the prayer.

Kenneth McEwen led congregational singing of “How Great Thou Art, He Touched Me, and Jesus Loves Me.”

Mrs. Bates shared an intriguing personal testimony of her near death experience in July 2011 and her struggles to regain her health and strength. She gives God the glory for strengthening her faith. She quoted John 13, verse 14 and also Philippians 4:13. God knows our needs even when we don’t. God bless you, Angie. The group was dismissed by prayer.

What a glorious day of worship and praise was enjoyed by all last Sunday. It is always a joy when fellow Christians can come together for worship. Are you enjoying the weather? It is exceptionally pleasant for this time of year. But we better watch out! March can be somewhat unpredictable.

Virginia Smith is recovering at home and continues to improve. Barbara Wiley was not able to be at services Sunday. James White has been in the Trenton Hospital for a few days and has returned to the nursing home. Billie Paschall remains in the Dyer Nursing Home. Jean Harris’s daughter will have surgery this week in Nashville.

It is so easy to follow the events of these days to cause one to worry and be frustrated. So many are fearful and fret over the things that are taking place in the world and right here in our own America! But we’ve got to come to grips with the fact that Jesus told us not to let our hearts be troubled! In John 14:1 Jesus says for us to, “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.” The Bible clearly prepares us for the days ahead. Jesus tells us just to “stand still” and not be troubled about those things that will happen. We see many terrible things in our world today and will continue to see more.

Jesus had told His disciples that where He was going, they could not go. Simon Peter asked Him, Lord, where are you going? Jesus answered, where I am going you cannot come, but that they will follow Him afterwards. They were troubled at His answer. (John 13:33-37) But Jesus told them to “not let their hearts

be troubled.” “Ye believe in God, believe also in me,” the way of salvation. The scriptures bring great strength to those who believe in Jesus Christ for the saving of their soul, those who have become part of the family of God. If we have Jesus Christ as our Savior, we don’t have to be troubled by the things that go on in this world, for we have the hope of everlasting life. Jesus tells His troubled disciples where He was going; “In My Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you, and if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself, that where I am, there ye may be also.” (John 14:2-3)

We’ve really got something to look forward to! We can look beyond all the troubles of this life here on earth and look ahead to the time when Jesus comes for us. Then He will take us home, to be with Him forever and ever. He said He went away with this purpose. He had in mind to go prepare a place for us in His Father’s house. Even though over two thousand years have passed, when He is ready, He will come one day to receive us unto Himself! Don’t let your eyes get on the troubles that are in the world. We have to look past all the trouble and look unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith. Praise God! As children of God we can look forward to such a time, a time when there will be no wars, no tears, and no death. We’ve got one life upon this earth, and, should we die before Jesus comes, death is only gain for us! We will have won the victory over death!

We had a wonderful service at St. Paul Sunday morning beginning with Sunday school. Minister Timothy White delivered the message. His topic, “I’ve Come Too Far To Quit,” was found in Luke 22:40-46. The youth department conducted the devotion and provided the music. Sarah Alford was the very efficient worship leader. Special selection was “I give myself away,” sung by Allysa Pitts, Jaci White and Peyton Lamberson.

We were really glad to have John Mitchell in service with us, although he had to go back to the nursing home. He has to stay at the nursing home to get his medicine and his therapy. He hopes to be able to come home soon. Minister Jasmin Williams has been sick with pneumonia and Rev. Michelle Skinner is spending this week in school in Atlanta. She went to Atlanta Saturday. We certainly miss both of them when they are absent.

Master Sergeant Gary D. Banks has retired from the army after approximately 26 years. His parents, Harold

and Pearl Banks, Harold Wallace and Josie Banks, Ronald and Yolonda Banks, Dr. Denny and Michelle Banks, Lenny Banks and Paulette Mays attended his retirement ceremony in Ft. Campbell, KY Thursday.

Those having birthdays this week are: Denita White, Shikota Arnold Raven Dilworth, and Julia Faye Shane. We wish them happy birthday.

Sarah Alford and I were among the many who attended the GCHS Band Stew Supper at the fire station in Central Saturday. It sure is some good stew. Cathy Bailey spent a few days at home last week. She and Mary Warren went shopping in Union City Saturday.

Please place the following on your prayer list this week: William and Bennie Edmonds, L. M. Bardwell, Rev. Henry Banks, Geraldine Grice, Cathy Bailey, John and Rosie Mitchell, John and Minnie Mays, Martha Simpson, Mary L. Mays, and Lil Donovan Banks.

God bless and have a good week.

Our Sunday school hour began with Stephen Fields leading us in the hymn, “What a Day That Will Be.” Keith Hamlin led us in opening prayer. Our lesson, ”Be Positive,” was from Deuteronomy 33-34. God’s people continue to bless others long after they die when they leave a positive, godly legacy like Moses did. Rejoice in the Lord always.

Our Sunday morning worship hour began with Elaine Fields playing the piano and Mike Fields leading the church choir in the hymn, “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms.“ Dakota Warren opened services with prayer.

Bro. Steve had been ministering to those in the Dyer Nursing home and reported that a good crowd who love the Lord showed up for the services. Pray for those in nursing home and hospitals.

Bro. Steve welcomed everyone and made announcements.

Everyone shared in a time of praise reports.Christy Skelton shared her testimony about growing up in Sunday school with us.

We all enjoyed our time of meet and greet with our church family and visitors where smiles, hugs and handshakes are always shared. We welcome our visitors and thank the Lord for them.

Children’s church was dismissed to Jennifer Fields. Bro. Steve’s morning message, “A Time for Building Walls.” was from Nehemiah 4:14-23.

Mike Fields dismissed us in prayer as the hymn, “His Way With Thee,” was sung.Last Sunday was, “Surrender Your Heart Sunday,” and our heartbeat was in evangelism. Everyone had the opportunity to write a message on how Keely Mill has helped him or her to grow spiritually.

Read your Bibles. There’s a fresh word for you everyday.Join us for worship on Sunday at 11:00 am.

We had an attendance of 104 for our morning worship service and 78 in Sunday school.

Brother Richard Tharpe brought us the message for the morning service from the book of 1Timothy 6:6-8, Hebrews 13:5 and Luke 3:4. Be content. As a society we have become less content with what we have. To covet means excessive desire for something that is not ours. Contentedness is to contain your desires and learn to be content. From Adam and Eve we have always had coveting, but our sins can lead us to death. Be satisfied, with thanksgiving and let your requests be known to God. God knows what is in our heart.

Brother Joey Barron brought us the message for the evening service from the book of Mark 10:13. How can we encourage our Bible School? In the 1780s there were no child labor laws in Britain and many children worked and did not attend school until the 1800s. The first learning came from classes at the churches and the bible was a teaching tool for children to read and write prior to public schools. Bible school continues today

to help teach the young and old alike. What can we do to help? Be a teacher, contribute with supplies or your time, be on time to learn and pray for understanding.

The youth had a great trip to the Challenge Youth Conference this last weekend and got in late Sunday evening. Thanks to all our chaperones and drivers. We hope they had a great trip and are glad they returned home safe.

There will be a cash cake in the foyer for the upcoming wedding of Casey McCurdy and Megan Hunt. Casey and Megan will be wed in April and we wish them the best as they begin their journey together.

The West Tennessee Children’s Home truck will be making a pickup on March the 26th. Please be sure and bring nonperishable food items, coin cans or donations prior to the pickup date. If you need some ideas, there is a list in the foyer for some items that are needed for the children. Remember the following in prayer: Kristin McCrillis, Pam Grady, Lyle Tate, and Jerry Martin, plus all of our shut-ins and those in nursing homes

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Kenton News by Cindy Lamar

Dyer Nursing Home resident, Freda Lamar has been a patient in the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital receiving palliative care for the past one and one half weeks. Her four sons and their families have continually surrounded her: Greg of Knoxville, Tony of Sidonia, Tim of Millington, and Ronnie of Kenton. Also sitting vigil was Freda’s father: Eurby

Sanders of Gibson and her sister and nieces, Jolene Keymon, Tammy Keymon, and Kristy Keymon, all of Gibson. The family is appreciative of the many prayers offered on their behalf as well as any and all continued prayers.

Cy Davidson celebrated a special milestone last week as he marked his

18th birthday! Cy is the son of Lloyd Davidson of Kenton and Karen Montgomery of Union City. Congratulations, Cy, and happy birthday.

Food for thought: Our relationship began quite rockily, stayed that way for several years, ‘til love and forgiveness found their way in, through sharing many tears. Healing came right away. We started over again. Our relationship now is full of joy, no longer filled with pain.

On our prayer list this week are: Regina Miller, Gabby Mathiason, Terry Sweat, David Stephenson, Liam Sims, Jesse and Elaine Davidson, Bobby and Carol Primrose, Paul Lee Williams, Pee Wee Wyrick, and Easton Hopper.

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Having recent birthdays in our church family were Becky Jo Griggs, Bro. James Taylor and Briann (Charles & Peggy’s granddaughter). She turned 13 and wanted all her Bethpage friends to know so Papa had to pay her thirteen cents.

We almost hugged the stuffin’ out of Brock Lowrance as he has been enjoying being home for a couple of weeks. Our prayers go back with him as he must return for about six more months of active duty.

Sunday services began with Janice and Tina playing a gospel medley during quiet time. Call to worship was “Family of God” and the welcome hymn was “Victory in Jesus.”

Bro. James preached another sermon from the series of “When God is Against It.” His main text was Rom 1:18-32, but had references from Proverbs

7:6-23, Mark 10:15, and Romans 3:20.

Sunday night a good crowd came early to see the Christian based movie “Courageous”. Following the movie, a

fellowship meal was enjoyed by all.

We will be having our Spring Revival March 18-21 with Bro Travis Hendrix doing the preaching. Mark your calendars now and plan to attend.

Our prayer list continues to grow. Best wishes go to Brittany Leitherland and her family as Brittany is in the hospital trying to keep their baby boy from entering this world too soon. Also, Mike and Lynn Greene are making lots of trips to medical appointments. Hope you are all feeling better soon.

We prayed for Janice Cooper’s brother, Dewey Bradley and Carlton Williams’ sister Catherine Garrett. Others were mentioned and I didn’t get all the names jotted down, but God knows whom they are.

Scripture of the week: 1 John 4:2. By this you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God. Have a wonderful week and love one another as God commanded.

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“And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments that I command thee this day, the Lord thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth.” (Deuteronomy 28:1)

Amos brings his message to the central part of Israel (Bethel) where the idolatry or rebellion was the worst.

This is proof that Amos has what I call arrogant faith. Jesus would have called it “great faith.” Amos knew he was called by God. His actions speak louder than his words which would sound like this: “I’ll get right in the middle of the evil and preach that they must turn, repent. Lord, I want to be in the middle of the action and on your side.”

Analogy: She prepared to go to the ballgame. She called and invited a friend. “Come and go with me,” she said. “We’ll get a seat up close to the action. I always want to be up close. I love number- uh, what’s his name?”

Amos had been a Bible student, not a speaker or a preacher. What about Nicodemus in the New Testament? He came to Jesus at night. He was a professor of Theology (John 3:1-10) He was the one who was teaching

others and those who would be teachers. Some times we look around and decide whom we think should be called to preach, teach, proclaim, lecture…but we don’t know God’s thoughts. God called Amos a farmer and a theology student to be a prophet, a servant, and a spokesman for God. (See Acts 13:1-2)

Now if I’d been the one making the choice, I would have requested someone who was already a speaker, but God looks for someone who will need to depend on Him for the words to say. Amos knew the Scriptures and when God spoke to

him, Amos knew God’s voice and obeyed.

“The words of Amos, who was among the herdsmen of Tekoa, which he saw concerning Israel in the days of Uzziah king of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash, king of Israel, two years before the earthquake.” (Amos 1:1) In those days, a prophet and a seer were the same.

A prophet and a seer were the same. Amos saw his words before he spoke them.

MISS CLOVERLEAF BEAUTY PAGEANT The First Annual Miss Cloverleaf Beauty Pageant sponsored by the Gibson County 4-H

Club will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2012, at the Ed Jones Agri-Plex located at 1252 Manufactures Row in Trenton. The pageant begins at 10 a.m. and the doors open at 9 a.m. The pageant is open to girls 0 to 21 years. Pageant or evening gown, prom or any special occasion, holiday or flower girl dress is required. For additional information please contact Deborah Seward, Extension Agent 4-H Youth Development at (731) 855-7656.

FLEA MARKET/CRAFT SALEFlea Market/Craft Fair Saturday, March 31, from 8-2 at Community Resource Center

(formerly Trenton-Rosenwald Middle School) off Eaton Street in Trenton. Booths include jewelry, purses, Avon, 31 Gifts, pottery, collectibles, candles, gourmet food, etc. Money raised will benefit Gibson County Literacy Council for GED test fees and Gibson County Imagination Library books for pre-school children. Call 855-0665 for more information.

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CINDERELLA: ENCHANTED EDITION - Whitney Lauren Reynolds of Dyersburg plays Cinderella in the upcoming Masquerade Theater production of ‘Cinderella: Enchanted Edition.’ Prince Christopher is played by Cody Speed of Union City.

Whitney Lauren Reynolds, daughter of Lisa Robinson Reynolds of Dyersburg and granddaughter of Jerry Robinson of Dyer, will star as Cinderella in the Masquerade Theatre production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s ‘Cinderella: Enchanted Edition.’ Whitney Lauren is a senior at Dyersburg High School.

The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with Rodgers and Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance.

This Enchanted Edition is based on the 1997 television version, which starred singer Brandy as Cinderella and the late Whitney Houston as her fairy godmother. It is set in the bustling streets of modern day upper east side New York City. As adapted for the stage, with great warmth and more than a touch of hilarity, the hearts of children and adults alike still soar.

The production will be presented at the Capitol Theatre in downtown

Union City February 24-26, March 2-4 and March 9-11. On Fridays and Saturdays show time is at 7:30 p.m. Sundays productions are at 2 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at Lanzer’s and are also available at the box office 30 minutes prior to show

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Concord-Moore’s Chapel FCE Club met Monday, February 20, 2012, at Moore’s Chapel Community Center. President Debbie White called the meeting to order. Peggy Bell gave the devotional based on the book of Ecclesiastes about “A Time for Everything.” Teresa McConnell led the group in prayer., and Janice Gibson led the group singing “Love.”

Members answered the roll call by telling their favorite thing they liked to do. Those present were Peggy Bell, Debbie Brown, Joyce Brown, Jan Burks, Peggy Davis, Pat Eddlemon, Ruth Ethridge, Dorothy Farner, Janice Gibson, Teresa McConnell, Patsy Scott, Pat Ward, Debbie White, and new member Kathleen Brown. Guests were Royce Harris with the Gibson County Visual Arts Association and Tommie Sue Howington.

Debbie White read the poem “Roses Are Red,” and the household hint of using coffee filters for small disposable containers for popcorn.

The main demonstration was given by Joetta White, substituting for Barbara Berry. Joetta works with the AgrABILITY Project which

assists disabled farmers. She distributed handouts on exercises to strengthen the heart and a listing of heart healthy foods. She prepared a strawberry tofu smoothie using and had samples for each member.

Royce Harris displayed the quilt sign for the Moore’s Chapel Community Center. She demonstrated how the board would be painted in a purple and white geometric design called “Patchwork.” Gibson County will have a page in the Appalachian Quilt Trail brochure listing 24 quilts in our communities.

Tommie Sue Howington brought information about the type of crafts to be made and sold at the November, 2012, state conference. She also distributed a handout of the Western Region officers and advisers and due dates for the paperwork for different projects. The committee will meet on March 5.

The joint meeting of the Gibson County FCE clubs is March 13 at 1:30 at the Skullbone Community Center. Our club is responsible for drinks, ice, and cups. Participants will wear green in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.

The fair date is August 27

– September 2 with the fair brunch being August 24.

Tommie Sue also gave handouts listing items needed for Care Boxes for soldiers. Snacks were one of the items being most desired.

Patsy Scott is the new County Council Inspirational Leader.

Pat Eddlemon gave the Global presentation on the need of vitamin D. This sunshine vitamin helps with the absorption of calcium necessary for bone health and prevention of osteoporosis. Ten to 15 minutes of sunlight is needed each day, or a supplement may be substituted for this.

New business consisted of the club voting to bring items for a specific soldier which we will do at the April meeting. The cost to mail one box is $13.45.

Peggy Davis announced a flea market and craft fair being held on March 31 by the Gibson County Literacy Council to raise money for GED test fees and Imagination Library books.

Tommie Sue Howington won the door prize which was a candle. If anyone is interested in joining the club, please call Peggy Davis at 855-2519.

Concord-Moore’s Chapel FCE

Sunday the sun was shining and the hint of spring was in the air. It was just a good day to be in church. But best of all, Bro. Don was back home and in the pulpit.

Now I know there are some “preacher’s wives” who don’t really enjoy hearing their husbands preach and sometimes remain on nursery duty for years on end just for that reason.

But I’m glad my husband/pastor/preacher is back home and it was good to see him behind the pulpit. I have enjoyed the preaching of Bro.Chris Marks in Don’s absence and feel that we are blessed to have an associate pastor on hand to step up when necessary. Our children’s message was presented by Nathan Quast and Bro. Chris Marks. Nathan has a tee shirt with the letters JESUS on it with each letter a different color. The colors black, red, white, green and blue were explainby Nathan and backed up with Scripture by Bro. Marks. For example, the red letter “E” represented our sins being covered by the blood of Jesus and the white “S” shows that we are washed white as snow by that blood. Our sermon this week was entitled, “What’s Right with the Church” We learned that a church that is on the right course has consistency in the areas of peace, spiritual and

numerical growth, vitality and life. Let’s pray that all of the churches that claim Jesus as Lord have these qualities. Our evening service was lead by Gideon speaker Doug Duncan. He and wife Karen seemed to know everyone in the church, so they didn’t seem like visitors at all.

Mr. Duncan shared several remarkable testimonies of ways in which strategically placed Gideon bibles had led to someone’s salvation. We appreciate the labor of love done by the Gideons International organization. Linda Carmoney was a guest at New Bethlehem church where she signed the song “Amazed by your Presence” for that congregation. Linda is

truly gifted at conveying the meaning and spirit of the message. Several of our youth and adults will be leaving Friday to attend “Winter Jam” in Memphis. Then on Sunday evening we are looking forward to the ministry of “Hands of Praise” by the Salem Church. You are encouraged to attend at 6 PM. We have only one birthday to celebrate this week and that is for Louise Turner. Happy Birthday! Please remember Chris Mark’s mother this week in your prayers as she undergoes heart surgery in Nashville.

I pray you have a good week and look forward to seeing you in church on Sunday.

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Round Rock, TX - Charles William Richardson of Round Rock, TX died and left his wife of sixty six-years, Dannie Jean Richardson, and two children. : Charlotte Letterle (Thomas) of Lincoln, IL and Teresa Curtiss Sergison (Michael) of Liberty Hill TX.. Mr. Richardson leaves 10 grandchildren: Angela Richardson Burk, Trent Richardson, Brianne Beers, Traci Richardson, Tami Combs, Adam Alexander, Christian Batson, Jessica Alexander, Aubrey Letterle, and Andrew Richardson, 11 great grandchildren, and 13 nieces and nephews. He also leaves three sisters: Martha Knott of Dyer, TN, Sue Jenkins of Trimble, TN, and Anne Coble (Luther) of Trenton, TN, and one brother George Richardson (Janie) of Huntsville AL. Mr. Richardson’s father, mother, one brother and a son, William Richardson, preceded him in death. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Round Rock, TX.

Mr. Richardson was employed by the Illinois Central Railroad for forty years. He started his career as a telegraph operator and ended it as a Transportation Superintendent in Chicago IL. He was a Shriner, a Mason, and belonged to the VFW and American Legion. Mr. Richardson had a deep love of music and played guitar in numerous bands over the years. He was associated with Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash and was privileged to play back up once for Elvis Presley. Mr. Richardson’s other hobbies included playing golf, square dancing, and traveling.

Mr. Richardson served in the Navy in World War II. A funeral with military honors was conducted at the First United Methodist Church in Round Rock, TX on February 23. Beck Funeral Home of Round Rock was in charge of arrangements. Interment was at Palm Valley Cemetary.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the National Stroke Association.

Wednesday evening for prayer meeting, Mike Hensley spoke on “Faith.”

It makes my heart feel good when we come out for choir and see a full house. We had a great crowd with several visitors.

The choir sang,

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Bro. Jason’s message was taken from Nehemiah 4:7-23.

After the morning service, everyone was invited to attend the soup and chili dinner. There was over $400.00 donated to birth choice.

Sunday evening, Bro. Jason talked about “How to choose a Translation” of the Bible.

We all agreed there were some translations we had never heard of.

There is still a lot of sickness around. We want all who are having health problems.

Those having birthdays this week are Rogan Bogardus, Ercelle King, Syble Ashley, and Louis Turner.

If you are looking for a home church, you are welcome at 1st Baptist.

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Praise God who “… bringeth out those which are bound with chains…(Psalms 68:19)

We had an excellent time in the Lord today! Bro. Sherman Griggs taught our adult Sunday school, out of Job 1:1-5 and verses 20-22. He taught on how Job was not to blame for the curses that came upon him, yet it still came. Bur in all that happened, Job: sinned not, nor charged God foolishly.” As a matter of fact, “he fell down upon the ground and worshipped.”

Sister Shirley Griggs had ten children in the ten and under Sunday school class and there were five young ladies in the girls’ ten to teen class.

Brother Stephen Clenny and his wife, sister Ruth Ann, were guests today. They led us in a joyful time of praise and worship and Brother preached for us today in the absence of Brother and Sister Davidson.

Brother Clenny preached from Matthew 22:2-14. He titled the message, “Are you wearing a wedding garment?” The story was one of Jesus’ parables that He told to the Pharisees and chief priests. Jesus likened the kingdom of Heaven to “a certain king, which made a marriage for his son.” This king had gone through a lot of preparation for this wedding and had sent his servants to call those who had been invited. None of them came. So, once again, “he sent forth other servants,” and still no one came. Not only did they not come, the Bible tells that they “made light of it” – just as the Jews had made light of the prophets of old who had tried to

call Israel unto repentance. “And the remnant took his servants and entreated them spitefully” and they even “slew them.” The Bible tells us that they ones who had been chosen to come to the wedding were not worthy. Jesus was advising the Pharisees that the Israelites, who up until this time were God’s chosen people, were proving themselves unworthy and because of their rebellion, things were about to change. In the parable, the king then commissioned his servants to go out into the highways and find as many people as they could and invite them to the wedding. “So those servants went out…and “gathered together as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with the guests.” And the king came in to survey the guests and out of these “good and bad” he only found one that he would not tolerate. He was disturbed because this man had been invited to a glorious occasion, yet had not taken the time to dress for the event. Upon questioning, the man had no answer for his flagrant disregard and the king ordered him to be bound “hand and foot” and to be “cast into outer darkness” where there would be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” Jesus went on to tell them that “many are called, but few are chosen.”

We know that Jesus was not talking about a wedding garment of man-made material.

Jesus is not concerned with the kind of clothes we have on when we first come to him. But once He calls us up to the wedding, He absolutely expects us to be

cloaked in the righteousness of God. How? Can we just choose to make ourselves righteous on our own? No. The Bible says in Isaiah 64:6 that “our righteousness is as filthy rags.”

This certain sect of Jews called the Pharisees thought that they could live a perfect life and win the favor of God through loveless obedience to the law and public ceremony.

Unfortunately, this sect of Pharisees is still peppering our pews today. Just look around at the empty Wednesday night pews and compare them to the Sunday morning pews. Or worse, the Easter Sunday pews. So many people, whether consciously or not, live their lives performing for man rather than living for God each day. We must wake up every day and make a conscious effort to put on the wedding garment of Christ’s blood. When we allow Him full reign in our lives, our deepest desire becomes like that of the apostle Paul – “to know Him” and “to press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” And as we become more intimately acquainted with Jesus as our Lord and Master, our desires change. Going to church becomes something that we have a great desire to do, not something that we do because it’s Sunday and that’s just what we’re supposed to do. Reading our Bibles becomes a joy and not a chore. Falling on our knees and pouring our hearts out before almighty God who is both Lord and friend, becomes a cherished time in our day instead of just another religious ritual. Do you put on your garment each day in anticipation of Jesus calling you up to His wedding feast or will you show up in your own filthy righteous rags and be cast into outer darkness?

Pray for our troops. Pray the drugs out of our community and pray for the addict. Come join us for services: Sunday 1 – 3 and Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. And remember, joy is your best accessory. Make up your mind to wear it every day.


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The Tri-City Reporter618 S. Main St.Dyer, TN 38330 731-692-3506

www.tricityreporter.net

The mission of the Center is to provide support to families in preventing and dealing with child abuse in West Tennessee and to help both parents and children meet the practical needs of preserving and improving

the quality of family life

Trenton CAC300 W. EatonTrenton, TN 38382 (731) 855-4884

With 2 locationsHumboldt CAC316 N. 22nd Ave.Humboldt, TN 38343(731) 784-7500

Programs & Services•Vested quality service provider in Gibson County 20+ years•Member of the National Children’s Alliance •24-Hour Hotline•Parent Training and Parenting Groups 10-Week Parenting class held each Wednesday, 2-3 pm•Forever Parents (Divorce Education program) held the 2nd Tuesday of each month, call to pre-register•Child Advocacy Services Child Forensic Interviews as referred by DCS•CPIT (Child Protective Investigation Team)•Victim Advocacy•Relative Caregiver Program provides aid and assistance to adults who are raising a relative’s child(ren), as well as family recreational activities, group support, and other support services. Monthly support group. Please call for more info.•Emergency Assistance•Food Assistance as available from community donations•Child Abuse Prevention Programs•Community Awareness Programs•Opportunities for Volunteers to provide Mentoring, Tutoring, and Parent Aide assistance

Upcoming Events:• Annual Gibson Co. Dinner & Auction Sat. April 21st, 2012, Humboldt National Guard Armory, Magician/ Entertainer Stephen Bargatze. Please call for ticket/info.

•April is Child Abuse Prevention Month! Help by wearing & distributing blue ribbons throughout the month to spread awareness about child abuse!

•Trike-a-Thons in April: any preschool or daycare may participate! Help us make our pledge to the annual Circles of Hope Telethon!

•Annual Circles of Hope Telethon, August 2012.

HOW YOU CAN HELP:Be a volunteer. Gift the Center with Memorial/ Honorariums in lieu of flowers (we will send acknowledgements!)Donate school supplies and personal care items.Tell others about the Center.Conduct a food or toy drive.Donate treats for children.Sponsor a child’s Christmas wish list.Be an advocate for children everywhere and report child abuse if you are suspicious!

“Making a Real Difference… One Child, One Family at a Time”

Toll-free 24 hour hotline:1-800-273-4747www.carlperkinscenter.org

To be a sponsor of the TCR Community Service page - Call 731-692-3506 or CIndy Mitchell at 731-334-7706.

The Exchange Club Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse in Gibson County

A branch of Farmers & Merchants Bank, Trezevant

We receive partial funding through the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services, Department of Health, Department of

Human Services, and are a United Way Agency. This agency does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, handicap or national origin.

It brings out the best in all of us.


Sports & EducationGibson County High School baseball season begins

Gibson County School DistrictPreschool Program

Registration Date for 2012-13 School Year

Monday, March 12, 2012Dyer Elementary from 10:00 - 5:00

Medina Elem. from 10:00 - 5:00Kenton/Rutherford at Kenton

School from 10:00 - 5:00Spring Hill/Yorkville at Yorkville

School from 10:00 - 5:00Children may register for preschool who will have their 4th birthday by September

30, 2012. A certified birth certificate (numbered), social security card and

physical/immunization records are required by first day of school. Please bring these to registration, if possible.

GIBSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION 2012-2013

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Thursday, March 8, 2012 - Medina Elem. (Last name A-M)

Friday, March 9, 2012-Medina Elem. (Last Name N-Z)Wednesday, March 14, 2012 - Kenton School

Thursday, March 15, 2012 - Rutherford SchoolFriday, March 16, 2012 - Yorkville School

Monday, March 19, 2012 - Spring Hill SchoolTuesday, March 20, 2012 - Dyer School

•Children may register for kindergarten who will have their 5th birthday by September 30, 2012. •Parents bring your child for speech, vision, and hearing screenings. •A certified birth certificate (numbered), social security card, and physical/immunization record are required by first day of school for child to begin kindergarten. Please bring these to registration, if possible. •Help us to tell all parents with children who will be entering school this fall.

If you have any questions, call 692-3803.

Anyone interested in training to become a phlebotomy technician is encouraged to complete a 90-hour course offered through the University of Tennessee at Martin Office

FIRST PITCH ON THE FIELD - Gibson County Pitcher Tanner Harrison gets ready to make the first pitch to catcher Carter McMackin at the Gibson County High School baseball field. It has been almost three years since a baseball game has been played on the GC baseball field. Gibson County played a Pre-Season game at GC Monday 2/27/12. Harrison was the winning pitcher pitching three shutout innings and had 5 RBIs in the game. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

GUNNING THE BALL - Gibson County shortstop Zach Wiginton guns the ball across the field to first baseman John Michael Morris to retire a Lake County batter. Center fielder Cory Oliver hustles in to back up the play. The Pioneers infield made no errors in the game. The good pitching and defense along with aggressive base running led the Pioneers to the victory Monday. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

A WALKING LEAD - GC left fielder Addison Davidson gets a walking lead from third base after he walked and stole second. Davidson would later score on a base hit. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

BEHIND THE PLATE - Gibson County Sophomore catcher Carter McMackin makes a hustling catch down the first base line in the Pioneers 11-0 win. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

FIRST RUN OF THE SEASON - A.J. Metzger is seen scoring the first run of the 2012 baseball season as his teammates look on. It also proved to be the winning run of the game against Lake County. A.J. walked, stole second and scored on a error by the Lake County catcher. He also pitched three shutout innings in the game. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

SAFE AFTER THE STEAL - Gibson County Sophomore second baseman Taylor McKinney is safe after stealing second base. Taylor led the Pioneers with 3 hits on the night as GC won 11-0. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

Phlebotomy technician training program offered to the public

of Extended Campus and Online Studies.

The course will meet from 6-9:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, March 12-May 21 on the UT Martin main campus. Class

will also meet from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on March 24, April 21 and May 12. Participants will become familiar with all aspects related to blood collection and will develop comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures safely.

Classroom and lab work includes basic anatomy and physiology, blood collection procedures and hands-on practice with specimen. Students will also be exposed to medical terminology and techniques for proper puncture methods.

Phlebotomy technician certification is available through the National Healthcare Association. The NHA Certification Exam is given at the end of the course. NHA is accredited through the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.

The course registration fee is $1,599, which includes all textbooks and supplies. The exam is an additional $105 paid directly to NHA.For more information or to register, contact ECOS at 731-881-7082 or register online at http://www.utm.edu/depar tments /ecce /nondegree/home.php.


Girl Scouts change their location

TUNE IN TO VICTORY VENDORSBUY • SELL • TRADE • GIVEAWAYLIVE SATURDAYS - 8:30 - 10 A.M.

CALL 731-562-9370

VOTE “FOR” THE LOCAL OPTION SALES

TAX REFERENDUM Why vote “FOR” the referendum to increase the Local Option Sales Tax Rate in Gibson

County from 2.25% to 2.75%? • “Redistributes” the Local Sales Option Sales Tax Dollars collected in Humboldt,

Milan, and Trenton back to Gibson County Special School District (Estimate of $350,000 per year). Citizens in the affected areas spend the majority of their disposable income in Humboldt, Milan, and Trenton since the majority of the retail businesses (Wal-Mart, Lowes), restaurants, and service establishments are located there. These cities already have the 2.75% local option sales tax rate.

• Provides funds for our students’ education.

• “MINIMIZES” the need for Property Tax Increases

• This is equivalent to a $.13 (cents) per $100 of assessed property value for Gibson County Special School residents.

• Increases City Revenue for Bradford, Dyer, Gibson, Rutherford, and Yorkville.

• Increases County Revenue.

• By voting “FOR” the referendum to increase the Gibson County Local Option Sales Tax Rate from 2.25% to 2.75% and it passes, the whole amount of 2.75% will then be distributed per T.C.A. Code 67-6-712, 50% (1/2) to school districts, and 50% (1/2) to point of sale (city or county).

• For additional information visit the Gibson County Special School District website at www.gcssd.org <http://www.gcssd.org> and click on “Local Option Sales Tax” located under “News” and listen to a “Narrated Presentation” or contact Terry Cunningham at (731) 692-3803

EARLY VOTING IS FEBRUARY 15 – 28 AND ELECTION DAY IS MARCH 6

YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT!!

KENTON HEAD START CELEBRATES MARDI GRAS - Kenton Head Start had a Mardi Gras party to celebrate cultural diversity on February 21. Recruitment for the 2012-2013 year will be March 14 and 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call Vicky Hathorn for details at 749-6435.

TIGER CUBS VISIT EMS STATION - Dyer Tiger Cubs from Pack 41 recently visited the Gibson County EMS Station 4 for a ‘Go and See It,’ which is a requirement for the boys to earn their next rank. Pack 41 would like to thank Gibson County EMS for supporting the Scouting program. Attending the ‘Go and See It’ at Gibson County EMS Station 4 were Joshua Porter, Lehman Webb, Fletcher Martin, Brian Martin, Auston Reynolds, Jonah White, Perry Hill, Aidan Webb, Jackson Summers, Zane White and Ashton Reynolds.

FACEing MATH AT GCHS - (Above and below) Ms. Amanda Cary invited her Algebra II students and their parents for a special session entitled FACEing Math on Thursday, February 16 at 5 p.m. in the GCHS Library. In this session, students worked problems reflecting ACT practice and quadratic functions. The parents had the responsibility of drawing and coloring specific items based on their child’s answer choices. The final product was a colorful picture of Albert Einstein and his famous equation E=mc^2.

We know nothing is more important than the next generation, and Gibson County Special School District is always looking for new opportunities to go above and beyond for your children. In order to continue to give our students the best education, GCSSD is asking for your help. We are asking all parents and school staff to ask local farmers to nominate GCSSD for the opportunity to compete for either a $10,000 or $25,000 grant through America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education.

America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, gives eligible farmers the opportunity to grow the next generation by nominating a rural public school district in their community to compete for a grant to enhance education in the areas of science and/or math. The Monsanto Fund will award 199 grants this year across the United States. More than $2.3 million will be donated to rural school districts

Help Gibson County Special School District earn a chance at a $25k grant

across 39 states, and at least [4] $10,000 grants and [1] $25,000 grant will be awarded in Tennessee.

Our school district could be one of the winners, but we need your help. So, please get out in the community and talk to local farmers about nominating our school district for this unique opportunity.

Grants will be awarded based on merit, need, and community support. The more farmers to nominate our school district, the more it demonstrates community support and strengthens our application. Tell your family, friends,

and neighbors to spread the word. Promotional materials, such as flyers and newsletters, are available for your use at GrowRuralEducation.com. You can also help get the word out by posting on Facebook or tweeting on Twitter. Visit GrowRuralEducation.com for more information. If you are an eligible farmer and would like to nominate GCSSD today, you can do so at GrowRuralEducation.com or by calling 1-877-267-3332. The nomination period runs through April 15, 2012.

Girl Scout Troop 40387 of Kenton/Rutherford have outgrown their former meeting place and have now settled in at Rutherford’s First Baptist Church on Tuesday evenings. Pastor Jason Bogardus and the congregation have given troop leader Amy Merrick

and her girls a warm welcome and the use of their wonderful, large facility where the girls have more room for their badge projects, crafts and ceremonies. Miss Amy thinks the church is a perfect place for the young ladies to develop into outstanding

citizens. They are looking forward to Sunday, March 11, 2012, which is Girl Scout Sunday, but extra special this year as the Girl Scouts celebrate their 100th anniversary!

For more information, call or text Amy Merrick at: 446-5301.

Girl Scout Troop 40387 of Kenton and Rutherford

GCSSD HOSTS SESSIONS ON INTERNET SAFETY - On Thursday, February 16, Ms. Deb Ireland, Assistant US Attorney, presented an informative program to Dyer, Rutherford, Spring Hill and Rutherford students in grades 5-8 entitled ‘How 2B Safe Online and IRL (In Real Life).’ The session covered topics such as internet safety, cyberbullying, and safety tips for cell phones and other electronic devices. Students were given time to ask questions about any concerns they might have. That evening, Ms. Ireland spoke to family members on the same topics. In addition, she gave specific tips for parents on how to keep their students safe.

School

Adoption

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Sealed bids will be accepted at the West Tennessee Railroad Authority, c/o Mr. Jim Horne, 109 West Court Street, Trenton, TN 38382 until 1:00 P.M. C.S.T. on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Bidding documents may be examined at the designer’s office and the Iselin Yard Office.

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NOTICE OF BEER HEARINGNotice is hereby given that Deepak Chopra has made application to the Gibson County Beer Board for a permit to sell beer (for off premises consumption) at Trading Post, 67 Greenfield Hwy, Bradford, TN 38316. This hearing has been set for March 15, 2012 at 1:30 p.m.

Any person desiring to appear by petition shall file same with the Gibson County Clerk before said time and date.

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The Tri-City Reporter, Thursday, Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Legals

Property Transfers

Marriages

NOTICE OF EARLY VOTING AND SAMPLE BALLOTPRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY ELECTION

COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY ELECTIONLOCAL OPTION SALES TAX REFERENDUM ELECTION

MARCH 6, 2012Pursuant to Sec. 2-6-103, Tennessee Code Annotated, notice is hereby given by the Gibson County Election

Commission for Early Voting by Personal Appearance for the March 6, 2012 Presidential Preference Primary and the County Democratic Primary Election. Early voting will take place in the Election Commission Office located on the first floor of the Courthouse, Trenton, TN, beginning Febraury 15, 2012 and ending February 28, 2012. Early voting hours will be from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon on Saturday. The Election Commission office will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2012 in observance of Presidents Day.

Notice is also given that a local option sales tax referendum election will be held in conjuction with the Presidential Preference Primary on March 6, 2012. This referendum will be voted on by voters in the affected areas of Gibson County which will include everyone those within the city limits of Humboldt, Medina, Kenton and Trenton.

NOTICE OF ELECTION AND SAMPLE BALLOTPRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY

COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PRIMARYSALES TAX REFERENDUMTUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2012

Pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated, Sec. 2-12-111(c), the Gibson County Election Commission hereby gives notice of the Presidential Preference Primary, County Democratic Primary and Sales Tax Referendum Election to be held on Tuesday, March 6, 2012, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. in all voting precincts in Gibson County.

Notice is also given, pursuant to TCA, Sec. 2-6-302(a)(5) that the absentee counting board will meet Tuesday, March 6 at 5:00 p.m. at the Election Commission Office, located on the first floor of the Courthouse.GIBSON COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION

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 July 19, 2005, executed by GARY JOLLY, A MARRIED MAN BRENDA JOLLY WIFE, conveying certain real property therein described to ARNOLD M. WEISS, ATTORNEY as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, on July 25, 2005, as Instrument No. 65575, in Book 864, at Page 738; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF AMERICA N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING LP, FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP, 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 March 22, 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: Being Lot 4, Block 4, of the Longview Heights Subdivision in the City of Humboldt, Tennessee, a plat to which is of record in Deed Book 126, pages 92-93 of the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee; and beginning at a stake in the east margin of 30th Avenue at a point 240 feet north of the northeast corner of the intersection of 30th Avenue and Northwood Blvd., runs thence with east with the north margin of Lot 3 in Block 4 a distance of 140 feet to a stake; runs thence north 78 feet to a stake at the southeast corner of Lot 5; runs thence South with the east margin of 30th Avenue 78 feet to the point of beginning. PARCEL # 170C-G-020.00 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 924 N 30TH AVE, HUMBOLDT, TN 38343-2021. 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): GARY JOLLY and BRENDA JOLLY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: 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. 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) 342-3522TS#: 11-0091628 FEI # 1006.153485 02/29/2012, 03/07/2012, 03/14/2012

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

T.C.A. 30-2-306Estate of

GEORGIA MARIE GLADHILL

DOCKET: 20415PNotice is hereby given

that on the 22ND day of FEBRUARY, 2012, Letters TESTAMENTARY, in respect of the estate of GEORGIA MARIE GLADHILL, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of GibsonCounty, Tennessee.

All persons, residentand non-resident, having claims, matured or un-matured, against the estateare required to file same with Clerk of the above named Court within theearlier of four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or twelve (12) months fromthe decedent’s date of death,otherwise their claims will be forever barred to theextent provided by law. Date of death: 2/4/2012.

This 22ND day ofFEBRUARY, 2012.

Signed: CONNIE COMSTOCK

ExecutorEstate of GEORGIA

MARIE GLADHILLSHONNA SMITH,

CLERK & MASTERBy: Paula Hudson, DCM

BILL BARRON124 E COURT SQ.TRENTON, TN 38382(2tp 3/7/12)

Roy Jerome Young of Kenton and Latonya Renee Fisk of Kenton

Vincent Christian Finch of Bradford and Jillian Amber Hayes of Bradford

Anthony Wayne Hill of Milan and Beth Ann Brese

of Milan Jerry Lane Stewart of

Trenton and Linda Gayle Strain Myers of Plant City, Florida

Edward Wayne Henson of Atwood and Marilyn Jane Mills Whitney of Atwood

Clark Family Holdings, LLC to Travis Lee Carter, III, Travis Lee Carter, Jr. and Margaret M. Carter – Medina

Donald Ayers and wife, Meleia Ayers to Juston W. Lewis and wife, Larissa R. Lewis – 2nd CD

Regions Bank d/b/a Regions Mortgage to Leigh House England – Humboldt

Delia Dycus to Julie Joyner and Ben Hager – Trenton

Robert Dodd Kilzer and wife, Tammy J. Kilzer to Bobby Joe White and wife,

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

T.C.A. 30-2-306Estate of

JOYE M. SILERDOCKET: 20421P

Notice is hereby giventhat on the 23RD day of FEBRUARY, 2012, LettersTESTAMENTARY, inrespect of the estate of JOYE M. SILER, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of GibsonCounty, Tennessee.

All persons, residentand non-resident, havingclaims, matured or un-matured, against the estateare required to file same with Clerk of the above named Court within theearlier of four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or twelve (12) months fromthe decedent’s date of death,otherwise their claims will be forever barred to theextent provided by law. Date of death: 01/20/2012.

This 23RD day ofFEBRUARY, 2012.

Signed: WILLIAM W.SILER

ExecutorEstate of JOYE M.

SILERSHONNA SMITH,

CLERK & MASTERBy: Paula Hudson, DCM

WILLIAM W. SILER3187 WISHING STAR COVEBARTLETT, TN 38134(2tp 3/7/12)

June White – 11th CDDexter Crayton to Shirley

Lynn Crayton – 13th CDWilliam J. Kendall to

Medina Banking Company – Medina

Wilvin Albea and wife, Peggy Albea to David Garmany – Milan

Raymond Lyon Park, II and Roberta Ann Park, by and through her Attorney-in-Fact, Sherry Deischer-Moore to James Michael Stephenson a/k/a Jamie Stephenson and

wife, Jenny N. Stephenson – 21st CD

Sallie Lou Coffman to Timothy H. Wood – 7th CD

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to Joe Dickson and Jennifer Dickson – Bradford

David Boone and Amy Boone to Davy Andrew Boone – 22nd CD

Gerald Brewer and wife, Martha Jo Brewer to Larry E. Roney and Robert W. Roney – 21st CD

BoPat FarmsAngus Sale

Contact: Larry Patterson (731) 420-2697 or Randy Harper (731) 742-2676

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SATURDAY, MARCH 3 - 12:30 PMSALE AT FARM: 140 Milan Hwy.

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DYER FIRE DEPARTMENT BATTLES HIGH STREET HOUSE FIRE - Firefighter Donnie Cox (top photo) lights up a hot spot with his helmet light as Lieutenant Jerry Whitaker extinguishes the hot spot. Captain Bryan Cathey uses a thermal imager to find other hot spots hidden in the wall. Due to the quick response by the Dyer Fire Department the damage was contained to the two rooms of the house. Cox (lower photo) removes a piece of burning wall from the house at 288 High St. in Dyer. The fire started in the utility room and spread into the dinning room. Fire Chief Roger Worrell said Dyer Fire Department was paged just before 8 a.m. Tuesday morning and had the fire under control in less than 30 minutes. (photos by Lori Cathey)

PANCAKE BREAKFAST - Members of the Salem Methodist Church Relay for Life Team sponsored a pancake breakfast Saturday, February 25. Pancakes with all the trimmings were served to the guests who attended. Carolyn Workman, team member, serves Arland and Doris Holt their coffee prior to them getting their pancakes.

SALEM METHODIST RELAY TEAM HOSTS PANCAKE BREAKFAST - It was a happy time at the Goodluck Fire Department Saturday, February 25. Salem Methodist Church Relay for Life team members held a pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. There for the cooking, excitement, and eating were Janice Sims, Melanie Sims, Sue Pope, and Tabby Workman.

WILD TURKEY BANQUET THIS SATURDAY - The Gibson County Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will host their annual banquet this Saturday, March 3rd, at the National Guard Armory in Milan. The banquet will begin at 6 pm, with dinner served at 7 pm, followed by an auction. For more information, contact Chairman Ken White at 414-9584. Also pictured is past Chairman Tim Agee.

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