Tri-CIty Reporter July 20 2011

BY CRYSTAL BURNSRecognizing that cell phones are no longer

just used to make phone calls, the Gibson County School District board began discussing how to update its current cell phone policy at the July 14th meeting.

Eddie Pruett, in his first meeting at Director of Schools, presented a policy he described as a starting point, which would allow students in grades 5-12 to use cell phones before the first bell and after the last bell of the day, in the classroom at the teacher’s discretion, or on school buses.

The district’s current policy (6.312) allows students in grades 5-12 to have cell phones on their person but says phones must be turned off during the school day and when students are on

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school buses.“These phones can do all kinds of things,”

Pruett said. “I think we’re missing an opportunity, but I don’t want to put pressure on parents to provide cell phones for their kids.”

He said teachers would need to know which students had phones to pair them up with students that don’t have phones when using them in the classroom setting for research or other school work.

Based on his discussions with principals, Pruett advised against allowing cell phone use during lunch or in between classes. He said students in other states have posted videos and pictures of school fights online, bringing down ire on those school officials. Pruett said

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NEW ADDITION - Joe Tidwell welcomes Brandon Clenney to the Joe Tidwell, CPA office staff. Tidwell recently relocated his business to 441 N. Trenton Street, Suite C in Rutherford. An Open House will be held July 29th from 1-4 p.m.

Joe Tidwell is happy to announce the addition of Brandon Clenney to the Joe A. Tidwell, CPA office staff in Rutherford.

Brandon was born and raised in Milan, TN and is the son of Robert Clenney and Jennifer Treadwell. He graduated Milan High School in 2007 and will complete his MBA in Accounting at Freed-Hardeman University in December of this year. While employed, Brandon will also be working towards attaining his CPA license. His hopes are continuous work in the accounting profession and owning his own accounting practice. He is engaged to Caitlyn Walker of Kenton.

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FIRST MEETING AS DIRECTOR - New Director Eddie Pruett, in his first meeting since taking over from the retired Robert Galloway, presented recommendations to the school board for updating its current cell phone policy to include all handheld electronic devices and allow students to use those devices in the classroom at the teacher’s discretion. He called the draft a “good starting place.”

BY STEVE SHORTDespite hard economic

times generally and an unemployment rate of nearly 14 percent, Gibson County is experiencing good fortune with county government finances.

And extra efforts by employees are paying dividends in revenue collections, officials said.

The county expects to have a General Fund balance of $3.33 million at the end of Fiscal Year 2010-11. Some expenses were not tabulated when the County Commission passed a budget July 11.

“The fund balance is as good as we’ve ever had,” said Budget Director Lanita VanDyke, who has helped manage finances since 1994 and has worked for the county since 1974.

The fund balance fluctuates, but the state recommends it be high enough to pay three months of bills, about $3.9 million. In Sept. 2009, it dipped precariously to $590,000. At that point the county transferred $500,000 from debt service to cover expenses. By March of 2011 the fund climbed to

BY RHONDA CASEYThe West TN Expo Site

has had a lot of activity because a few volunteers decided to help out and make this project a reality.

The rodeo isn’t far away. Friends of Gibson County will be posting signs in storefronts and putting up banners at intersections to help get the word out! Tickets will go on sale soon.

The group can always use more volunteers from the communities of Gibson County to make the project come together sooner.

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BAND CAMP - Members of the Gibson County Marching Pioneers brass section Brooke Walker, Zach Baker, Mason Wyrick, and Adam Wyatt work through marching steps for the upcoming band and football season field show ‘Never Forget.’ The field show will be dedicated to the memory of the victims of 9/11, their families and the U.S. military and their familes. Band camp began last week and will conclude Friday.

BY MICHAEL ENOCHSDuring a regularly

scheduled meeting of the Dyer City Council on July 11, Dyer Mayor Sam Thompson thanked everyone for their participation and hard work during the recent Dyer Station Celebration July 4 festivities.

Thompson gave special thanks to the Dyer Station Committee, police department, fire department, and street department for their efforts during the celebration.

In one of the first orders of business during the city board meeting, the council donated $1000 to the Dyer Ministerial Alliance.

It was reported to the board that the BOD meter at the wastewater plant quit operating. This piece of equipment is critical to collecting samples and measures dissolved oxygen levels in samples. The state requires that samples be collected several times per week. This situation required an emergency purchase of a new BOD meter in order to maintain compliance with the state.

BY SHARON LEESeptember 11, 2001 is a day that will forever be

etched into our hearts, minds and memories. On this day over 3,000 innocent people lost their lives to the monster we all know as terrorism.

As the tenth anniversary of this tragedy approaches, the Gibson County Marching Pioneer band has chosen to dedicate their entire 2011 marching season to the memory of the victims, their families and the United States Military and their families. It is the hopes of the Marching Pioneers that we will ‘Never Forget’ the ways our lives changed forever on that dreadful day.

‘Never Forget’ will begin as a normal day in New York City. Typical city sound effects such as

jackhammers, horns and the sounds of hustle and bustle will be heard as the front ensemble begins the intro music for ‘Good Morning America.’ The actual introduction by Charlie Gibson and Dianne Sawyer will be heard as the band transitions into a saxophone solo of ‘New York, New York’ as they form the letters NYC on the field. You will see the color guard dressed in yellow and black to represent taxicabs as they intertwine throughout the band who represents the many buildings in the city.

From the soulful sounds of ‘New York, New York’, you will then hear chaos throughout the city. These sounds will represent the sirens, cries for

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Rutherford City Board held their monthly meeting July 11. The city council approved on the second and final reading, Ordinance 2011-9 Water and Sewer rate increase, that raises the city’s water and sewer rates for service. The new rates will be the minimum base rate, which does not include any volumes, at $10.45 for both water and sewer, and an additional $3.40 per each 1000 gallons used for both water and sewer.

The ordinance was approved on the second reading with all council members present voting in favor.

The council also approved a solid waste increase ordinance on the second and final reading that will add 46 cents to the former rate. An amendment to the city budget was also approved on the second and final reading.

A resolution to repeal Resolution #49, allowing city employees to opt out of insurance coverage provided by the city was introduced and approved on its first reading.

The council also approved an amendment concerning

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Being involved in both criminal and civil trials on a regular basis, I get so much of that at work that I don’t have much interest in television shows and movies about lawyers and criminal investigations, and I seldom follow trials reported in the news.

But some trials and crimes you just can’t avoid learning about. They are reported so ubiquitously and sensationally they almost become cultural signposts of the age in which they occur, and everybody weighs in, opining as to the defendant’s guilt or innocence. The defendants, judges and lawyers, and sometimes some of the witnesses, become semi celebrities, if only for the duration of the trials, and often a long time after they are over.

But most trials don’t fit into this category, even if they involve horrible crimes. Most never make it to the

National Enquirer, or even the Commercial Appeal. So what is it that elevates what would otherwise be an ordinary case with local interest only, to one with national television coverage?

Well one thing may just be, and many people think it is, an unusual, catchy case or defendant nickname. Back in the old days, when criminal trials were much more widely reported, and much less frequent than they are now, reporters would vie with each other to come up with unusual, interest provoking monikers for defendants and their trials.

In 1938, for example, a Los Angeles man killed his wife and a man he discovered with her in what the newspapers of the day described as “an unnatural position.” His defense was that a “white flame” exploded in his head when he awoke in his bedroom in the middle of the night

to a single note being repeated over and over on the piano and then found his wife making love to his best friend on the piano bench. The “white flame” he claimed, caused him to shoot both of them to death on the spot.

Reporters immediately dubbed his trial “the white flame” case, and it became a national sensation, some papers even printing special editions reporting the verdict. And when he was found not guilty by reason of temporary insanity many of the case followers were outraged. “He got away with cold blooded murder,” they said.

Much as they did after the Casey Anthony case. As I said, I don’t usually follow cases in the news, and I wasn’t paying attention to this one at first, but I kept seeing headlines referring to the “tot mom” and the “tot mom killer” case.

“Tot mom killer”, I said to myself. “What does that mean? Did someone kill the mother of a toddler?” Of course, it turned out that it was the mom of a toddler accused of killing her own daughter. The nickname “tot mom” apparently was given her by Nancy Grace, the news show host, and it was quickly picked up by the rest of the news media and extended to “tot mom killer.”

Ms. Anthony, the

defendant, would likely have lived the rest of her life and died in obscurity, as most criminal defendants, child killers included, do, but for the fact that the nation’s news class, and thus the nation, became fixated on her, and a good grisly nickname helps put such a fixation into permanent cement. We won’t be forgetting her for a long, long time, and long after forgetting her given name, we’ll continue to remember her as the “tot mom killer.”

You may not know who Albert deSalvo is, but I’ll bet you know him by his nickname, “The Boston Strangler.” Hollywood even made a movie about him starring Tony Curtis.

The use of the word “strangler” is a favorite with people who put nicknames on cases and criminals. In addition to the Boston

Strangler, there has also been a “Cleveland Strangler,”a “Cincinnati Strangler,” a “Singing Strangler” and a “Stocking Strangler,” just to name a few.

Sometimes the nicknames refer to the killer’s modus operandi or killing locations, as in “The Acid Bath Killer,” “The Boxcar Killer” or “The Cleveland Torso Murderer.” (Don’t ask.) William Heirens, “The Lipstick Murderer,” got his nickname simply because he left a note written in lipstick at one of his crime scenes.

But usually the nicknames are based on a single feature of the case tied to some fearsome word connected by little more than alliteration. Thus we have had “The Duchess of Death,” a female obviously, “The Beast of the Bastille” and “The Monster of

Montmartre”, from France, and “The Beast of the Black Forest” and “The Berlin Butcher” from Germany. Nearly every country in the world engages in this nicknaming.

Some, like the “Smiley Face Killer,” “Cowboy Mike” and “Smelly Bob” sound silly and almost innocuous; some, like “The Monster of the Moors” and “The Nightstalker,” sound sinister and scary.

All of these people are, or were, real people, real killers whose names and legacies, in a just world, would be scratched from the world’s memory forever. Instead, because of our lust for blood and our fascination for the macabre, we have memorialized them and given them a grisly immortality.

Could that be one reason there is such a never ending stream of them?

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at the water plant quit working. The state requires continuous measuring of chlorine in the water. The current analyzer that the city owns is obsolete. Water Supervisor Randy Gregory was able to make some modifications and allow the analyzer to work temporarily. The quote on delivery for a new unit is two weeks. Parts will cost $3038 plus $69 shipping plus Higdon Electric’s labor to install the device.

The city received a “Request to transfer Cable Franchise” from New Wave Communications. Time Warner is buying New Wave Communications. The city will need to pass a resolution concerning this at the next meeting.

The city received a letter from Barker Brothers Waste advising of a 4.5 percent increase in charges. The board approved a measure to accept the increase.

Thompson opened bids for the water plant influent valve. There was only one bid, and that was from Waterserv Company for $17,934.

The board decided to sell the police car that had been taken out of the police fleet on GovDeals.

In the Street Department report, Supervisor Steven Tucker advised that he needed to purchase 20 new water meter boxes.

Tucker also advised that the new meter truck had been delivered and will need flashing lights installed. The board decided to purchase lights for the new meter truck at a price

not to exceed $1200.In the Finance Department

report, City Recorder Jason Griggs advised the board that he had spoken with Keith Griffin about the water plant roof. Griffin asked if the board would move the completion deadline to August 31. The board agreed to this request.

In the Water and Sewer Department report, Gregory advised the board that he had researched the backflow preventer at the wastewater plant. The backflow preventer was an item of concern during the recent sanitary survey.

The unit was an approved device when it was installed. Many of the state inspectors believe that if the unit will still pass inspection testing that the device should still be an approved unit. Gregory has arranged to have the unit tested. After test results are acquired, further action can be taken.

Gregory also advised the board that Waste Water Supervisor William Caton had an idea to try to help attendees and campers of the upcoming rodeo with their needs of dumping sewage. Gregory advised that Caton could provide a place for these people to dump their sewage at the sewer plant.

Gregory reported that water and sewer personnel need tools to work with at the water plant and sewer plant. Gregory has made a list of the needed tools and equipment. The costs for the tools are approximately $1000.

In the Park Committee report, alderperson Bitsy Gilliland informed the board that there were no sewage issues at the park during the ball tournament and July 4 festivities as a result

of having the new sewage system installed at the park. Gilliland also advised that the amount of exhibitors for the July 4 festivities at the park could be doubled if more electrical receptacles were available at the park.

In the Water and Sewer Committee report, Alderman Robert Johnson advised that the deck on one of the mowers is bent and needs to be repaired. A new deck would cost $2689. It would cost $875 to repair the current deck.

In the Street Committee report, Johnson advised that the city needs a bush hog that fits the new tractor.

Thompson informed the board that the city now has the deed to 130 Poplar Grove Road.

Attorney Jennifer Deen suggested that the board advertise the property, accept sealed bids for the property, and include a reverter clause concerning the demolition of the structure on the property and require that the structure be demolished within a certain amount of days.

Deen advised that the board needed to decide how much time to give the buyer concerning demolishing the property.

The board decided to sell the property located at 130 Poplar Grove Road. This is to be publicized in the paper for two weeks. Potential buyers are to submit sealed bids and will be required to have the structure demolished within 90 days of the award of the bid.

The sale of this property will also include a reverter clause that states that if the structure is not demolished within 90 days of the award of the bid, the property reverts back to the city at no cost.

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The other day, someone at a store in our town read that a methamphetamine lab had been found in an old farmhouse in the adjoining county, and he asked me a rhetorical question.

Why didn’t we have drug problems when you and I were growing up?

I replied, I had a drug problem when I was young. I was drug to church on Sunday morning. I was drug to family reunions and community socials no matter the weather.

I was drug by the ears when I was disrespectful

to adults. I was also drug to the woodshed when I disobeyed my parents, told a lie, brought home a bad report card, did not speak with respect, spoke ill of the teacher or the preacher or if I didn’t put forth my best effort in everything that was asked of me.

I was drug to the kitchen sink to have my mouth washed out with soap if I uttered a profanity. I was drug out to pull weeds in mom’s garden and flowerbeds and cockleburs out of dad’s fields.

I was drug to homes

of family, friends, and neighbors to help out some poor soul who had no one to mow the yard, repair the clothesline or chop some firewood.

Those drugs are still in my veins and they affect my behavior in everything I do, say or think. They are stronger than cocaine, crack or heroin; and if today’s children had this kind of drug problem, America would be a better place.

God bless the parents who drugged us.

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it’s harder for teachers to respond to those incidents in cafeterias or hallways whereas the classroom is a more confined space.

While board members agreed today’s cell phones provide unique learning opportunities for teachers and students, they also admitted controlling students’ use becomes more difficult each year.

Steven Tate suggested Pruett appoint a committee of teachers and administrators to flesh out the pros and cons of allowing students to use phones in the classroom.

“I don’t want to be the cell phone Grinch,” Tate said. “I know we’re moving to an age where it can be beneficial, but every time we open up a little bitty door, we’re asking for more problems. We need to have everything well thought out and defined.”

New hiresPruett provided the board

with a list of newly hired employees.

Kimberly White has been hired as the district’s ESL teacher/coordinator; Nichole Sudberry, guidance counselor; Kandy Fair, health science; and Meagan Witherspoon, science at Gibson County High School; Letitia Bell, music at Kenton; Megan Holt and Starla Scott at Medina Elementary; Callie Davenport, 6th grade; Hope Owens, math; Chris Wyatt, 7th grade social studies; Sarah Jones, guidance counselor; Heather Castano, 7th grade Language Arts; Kristi Walker, 4th grade; Carol Beaty, science; Amy Parker 8th grade Language Arts; and Deanna Browning at Medina Middle; Selena Sedberry, Kindergarten at Rutherford; and Tina Forbes, 5th-8th grade math at Spring Hill.

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Tidwell’s office, formerly located on South Trenton Street in Rutherford has relocated to 441 N. Trenton Street, Suite C, in the shopping center with Rutherford’s Dollar General Store.

An open house will be held on July 29th from 1:00-4:00 pm to announce the move and welcome

seeing a lot of added revenue in the county due to the spectators and participants being in town for two days.

Friends of Gibson County wants to recognize the support we have received from the community. It is a blessing to see all the people and businesses take a part in the project and support the upcoming rodeo.

•Gold Sponsors: Parham Refrigeration and Dale’s Recycling.

•Silver Sponsors: City Lumber Company, Food Rite and Farm Credit Service.

•Bronze Sponsors: D&L Builders, Reed Trucking, Gibson Farmers Coop, Clark Distributing, Trenton Floor Center and Hometown Auto (NAPA).

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Reaching WTN Expo Bank, Data Services Corporation, Joe and Deana’s Restaurant, Gibson County Utility District, Hardee, Martin and Donahue, Jeff Smith, Attorney, Ledford Engineering and Newman and Webb.

•Half Page Ads: Cliff Goodrich, MC Trucking and Darty Trailer.

•Page Ads: Total Health Chiropractic, Herald Gazette, Mayor Tom Witherspoon, Salon 107, Dyer Grain, Bill Barron, Attorney and Tiger Express.

•Business Card Ad: Citizens City and County Bank, Merle Norman, Kenton Drug, Joe Tidwell, Accountant, Rasberry Tire, Farm Bureau, Siler Thornton, West TN Healthcare, Sanderson’s, Akin Porter and House of Sprits.

•Donations: Finis Miller,

Bell Screen Printing, Barker Brothers and First Choice Farm and Lawn.

We are continually adding more people and agencies to this list. We will post all sponsors at the rodeo on August 12th and 13th. We hope to see you there!

The Expo Site, upon total completion, will have an outdoor arena, concession stand and tractor pull site. This area will be used to raise funds needed to build a large building with an indoor arena. This building can be used for many things. We plan to host gospel concerts, garden shows, large equipment training events, school sporting events and training, county meetings, disaster shelter, cultural arts activities, job training, after school programs, senior citizens activities and programs, equine education, Business Expos, agricultural workshops and so much more.

We need everyone’s help because this is a county and community project. The volunteers that are working to secure funding, prepare the site, and organize the events are trying to make a difference in our rural area. Our thought is that if we don’t do it, who will? That’s why we want everyone to be involved.

If you are interested in helping with the rodeo or the overall project, please contact us, email [email protected], mail at P.O. Box 424, Trenton or call 731-414-5186 or 731-697-9391. For those of you who have already shown their support and given the encouragement needed to continue and succeed, we applaud you!

ARENA FLOOR EARTHWORK COMPLETE - Raymond McCurdy, operating his tractor and box blade, finishes the earthwork of the outdoor arena floor at the West TN Expo Center. The next phase is the placement of the arena panels. A workday is planned to construct the arena. If you would like to participate in this phase, now is the time to ‘cowboy up.’ Call Chris at 731-697-9391 to volunteer to help on the workday.Also, a workday is being planned to shape and smooth the parking areas. If you have a tractor and dirt pan or other earthmoving equipment and would like to volunteer to help on this workday, call Hill at 731-855-4640.

nearly $4.1 million.Last week VanDyke and

Budget Chairman Robert “Butch” Shelton credited prudent measures and efforts by employees for boosting revenues above budget projections.

Employees in all departments were commended generally, but some were cited specifically.

“County Trustee LeAnne Smith and the Trustee’s office did a really good job of collecting property taxes,” said VanDyke. Normally, about 6 percent of residents fail to pay taxes on time. This year, only 4 percent were delinquent. Ms. Smith mailed out extra reminder notices. Butch Shelton said failure to pay is an honest mistake for some residents. They may think their tax payment will be handled by a third party. The extra notice helped tax collections rise to nearly $103,000, 41 percent above predictions.

In Juvenile Court, fines

were expected to total $1,000 based on recent years. But the Juvenile Court Clerk’s position was eliminated, and collections were turned over to County Clerk Joyce Brown, her staff, juvenile official Susan Featherstone and other staff members. Due to their efforts, revenues were 548 percent above predictions, totaling $5,500.

Rabies Control Officer Joe Evans managed the county’s successful spay and neuter program, raising revenues to nearly 129 percent above projections.

In the Correctional Complex budget, Sheriff Chuck Arnold has often been credited for good budget management. Housing more state prisoners resulted in more than $50,000 in fees from the state monthly in May and June, said Chairman Larry Kimery. When Arnold became Sheriff the county owed over $500,000 in medical bills for inmates. In recent years medical costs have been within budget projections.

New EMS Director Starr Arnold, interim Director Trayce Griffin, and the EMS staff were also credited with good fiscal management. EMS collections climbed to $2.7 million in 2010-11, almost $383,000 more than projected, and $251,000 more than last year.

In the County Fire Dept. Chief Carmon Lannom reported that fees collected during the fiscal year totaled $12,250. Before Mr. Lannom took on the duties of Chief, the county realized few if any revenues from insurance claims following responses to fires.

Another bit of good financial news for Gibson Co. residents, the property tax rate was not increased and remains at 94 cents per $100 assessed property. That rate is below tax rates of neighboring counties: Crockett Co. $1.80, Henderson Co. $1.53, Weakley Co. $1.52, Madison Co. $1.43, Dyer Co. $1.31, Haywood Co. $1.39, Tipton Co. $1.23 and Carroll Co. $1.10.

NEW NAIL TECH - Michele Whitaker of Personal Touch Hair & Nail Salon puts the finishing touches on Kennedy Garner’s pedicure. Whitaker completed nail school in March and took the state test on May 5th. She started working at Personal Touch with Vanessa Gray the very next day and offers full nail service including manicures and pedicures in shellac and acrylic. The hours of operation are Tuesday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday by appointment only. Call 692-3008 or 234-9947 for an appointment.

RIBBON CUTTING - Personal Touch Hair & Nail Salon is now a full service salon. A ribbon cutting was held Friday, July 15th. Among those attending the ribbon cutting were (front) Sherry Vaughn, Neil Matthews, Jason Griggs, Tracy Taylor, Michele Whitaker, Lois Carroll, Elizabeth Barnett, Vanessa Gray, Marilyn Williamson, (back row) Jon Sawyer, Pat Sawyer, Roger Worrell, Mayor Sam Thompson, Rosell Cole, Kennedy Garner, Helen Carson and Bro. Don Barnett.

the hook up of all customers adjacent to the sewer main for the sanitary sewer extension.

Alderman Don Greer stated he received several calls concerning fireworks being shot on the 4th July late at night. There have been complaints for several years and Greer said something needed to be put in place to stop it. He made a motion to have an ordinance written banning the personal use of fireworks except for on July 4th with a 10 p.m. curfew. Alderperson Kathy Keith seconded the motion. The motion failed with Cardwell voting to break a tie vote. Alderman Bob White suggested the board think about the firework issue and talk about it on the next board meeting.

Cardwell reported of several calls from businesses concerning U-turns being made in town. Police Chief

Mike Hensley stated the police department would be watching and issuing citations. Alderman White also expressed concerns about dogs near the Gant residence. Chief Hensley advised that Lehman Webb had talked to the owners on the previous Friday.

Cardwell reported to the council about the city swimming pool diving board being cracked. After discussion amongst the board, White made a motion to replace the diving board at the pool. Greer seconded the motion and the council approved the measure.

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Miss Aerial Nicole Horner of Jackson and John Cameron Clark of Medina exchanged wedding vows July 8, 2011 in San Antonio, Texas.

The bride is the daughter of Gina Horner of Dyer and Tony Horner of Dyer. The grooms parents are Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Clark of Medina.

The brides grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Richard Boone of Dyer and the late Mike Horner of Dyer and Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Hicks of Rutherford. Great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ed Todd of Humboldt and the late Howard Dabbs of Dyer.

The grooms grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Clark of Milan and Mr. and Mrs.

L.N. McNabb of Atwood. The bride carried a bouquet

of white and pink silk roses made by her mother. The maid of honor was Alyson Horner, sister of the bride and her bridesmaid was Kendall Clark sister of the groom.

The best man was Jeff Clark father of the groom.

A dinner following the ceremony was held at Texas Land and Cattle Steak House on the River Walk.

The bride is presently employed at Jackson Madison County Hospital as a Registered Nurse.

The groom is an honors graduate from Lackland Air force Base in San Antonio, Texas.

JP Wofford turned 1 on June 28, 2011. On June 26th, he had a large birthday party with a Sponge Bob cake, ice cream, presents, and lots of family and friends to celebrate with.

JP would like to thank everyone for celebrating with him and for his wonderful gifts.

JP is the son of Stephen and Selena Wofford of Trenton. He is the grandson of George and Felicia Selph of Rutherford, and of Phillip and Dianne Wofford of Brazil.

He is also the great-grandson of Nadean East of Rutherford, and Lucille Selph of Dyer.

When you’re ready please turn to I John 3:11-12.

He mentions the story of Cain and Abel Genesis chapter 4, we see there that the devil put evil into overdrive. But God showed mercy toward Cain. If there was ever a time when God could have changed from good to evil, it would have been in Genesis chapter 4, but God didn’t change.

“For I am the Lord, I do not change, therefore you are not consumed, o sons of Jacob” Malachi 3:6 NKJV. God hasn’t changed. God is love. He sent Jesus to earth for our sakes.

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.” Hebrews 13:7 NKJV. As long as the earth remains in this present state, there will be disappointment and tragedies and trials. Oh how I wish we could be exempt.

Jesus Himself gave us commentary about the devil when He spoke to the Pharisees and said, “You are of your father the devil

and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning and does not stand in the truth because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie he speaks from his own resources for he is liar and the father of it” John 8:44 NKJV.

Later Jesus would call the devil thief when He said this: “The Thief does not come except to steal and to kill and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly” John 10:10 NKJV. Now because of Jesus (Ephesians 1:7). We are going in a new direction by grace: “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.

For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son. That he might be the firstborn among many brethren” Romans 8:28-29 NKJV.

In celebration of 50 years of marriage, a Golden Wedding Anniversary Reception is planned for Jimmy and Linda Davis on Sunday, July 24th from 2-4pm in the Family Life Center of First Assembly of God Church in Dyer. Jimmy and Linda were united in marriage on July 22, 1961.

Jimmy is a 1960 graduate of Dyer High School and Linda is a 1958 graduate of Rutherford High School. They have two children and four grandchildren. Their son Greg and his

wife, Nancy, have two children; Colton and Anna Grace. Their son Mark has two children, Britney and Ashley. Jimmy and Linda have lived their entire married life in Dyer.

Jimmy is retired from McCurdy’s Sod Farm and Linda is retired from the Bank of Dyer. They are active members of First Assembly of God Church, where Jimmy serves on the church board. The public is invited.

No gifts are necessary. Your presence will be your gift.

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Allen of Kenton recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

Jack married the former Jane Finch June 25, 1961, at Union Grove Methodist Church near Kenton. The late Rev. Shelby Thompson officiated. She is the daughter of the late Maurice and Opal Finch and is retired from the postal service. He is the son of the late Eunice and Ruby Allen and is a retired oil jobber and farmer.

The two traveled to China, where they toured Beijing, Shanghai and Yichang. In Yichang, they spent four nights on a Yantze River cruise, where a cake was served honoring their golden anniversary. They also toured Xi’an and Hong Kong. One of the highlights of the trip was a walk on the Great Wall, they said.

For an early celebration, they were treated by their daughter

and son-in-law, Jackie and Kerry Freeman, and their son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Lori Allen, all of Kenton to a meal at Patti’s Restaurant in Gilbertsville, Kentucky. Others present were the couple’s four grandchildren, Mike Freeman and his wife, Jamie; Zach Freeman and his wife Kellie; Mitch Allen and Julie Allen all of Kenton.

After enjoying the meal, the couple was served a special dessert and were serenaded by the waiter with the song ‘Let Me Call You Sweetheart.’ They toured the beautiful grounds at Patti’s and then all enjoyed a game of miniature golf.

The Allens were also treated to a special 50th anniversary when they traveled to Alamo, Texas earlier this year. Mrs. Allen said a total of 11 couples were celebrating their 50th anniversaries at Cas del Valley RV Resort during their visit.

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Our Sunday morning services began with Jennifer McDonald playing the piano and William McDonald leading us in our opening hymn “To God Be the Glory.”

Stephen Fields opened us in prayer. We all dismissed to our Sunday school classes. Keith Hamlin opened the adult class in prayer before

Bro. John Fields did a good job teaching us our lesson, “Keep Your Behavior in Line” from Jeremiah 22-25. The Lord expects His people to demonstrate a right relationship with Him by treating others fairly and compassionately. Kay Fields closed class in prayer.

Our Sunday morning worship hour began with Elaine Fields playing the piano and Scott Fields leading us in the hymns “Rescue the Perishing,” “Wonderful Words of Life” and “Standing on the Promises.” Keith Hamlin opened us in prayer.

Bro. Steve welcomed everyone and made many announcements. We had a time of praise reports before everyone enjoyed our time of meet and greet with our church family and visitors. We thank the Lord for our visitors.

For our special music we were blessed as Issac Pigott sang “Jesus Loves Me” and Felichia Fields sang “Jesus Defeated Satin at the Cross.”

Children’s church was dismissed to Jennifer Fields. Their lesson was God chooses Saul and their praise song “O’ Be Careful Little Eyes.” Bro. Steve message God’s

Love was from Ephesians 3:17-19.

William McDonald dismissed us in prayer as the hymn “Pass Me Not, O Gentle Saviour” was sung.

Our Sunday night services began with everyone singing the hymn “He Keeps Me Singing.” We all dismissed to our discipleship training classes.

William McDonald opened the adult class in prayer before Scott Fields did a good job teaching us our lesson “A Struggle between Life and Death.”

Our Sunday night worship hour began with the children of the church singing “Zaccheus Climbed up in a Sycamore Tree.”

Elaine Fields played the piano and Scott Fields lead us in our opening hymn “Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus.”

Bro. Steve welcomed everyone and we had a Bible challenge. Bro. John Fields led us in prayer as we all formed a circle and held hands lifting up our prayers. William McDonald blessed us with our special music “Living Waters.”

Bro. Steve’s message “Heaven” was from Revelation 21:9-27. Dakota Warren dismissed us in prayer as the hymn “Only Trust Him” was sung.

Read your Bibles and be people of prayer this week. We invite you to join us for Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Don’t forget VBS every Wednesday night in July at 7 p.m.keelymillbaptistchurch.com and facebook.

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Concerns about Heart Disease and DepressionAlthough depression is not a major contributor

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It may take several weeks for antidepressant medications to begin to take effect. Therapy, along with prescription medications, can also help persons experiencing depression. Exercise and relaxation techniques may contribute to improving symptoms. Antidepressant medications include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). Typically, SSRIs are a first choice of antidepressant because they generally cause fewer side effects. Fluoxetine (Prozac) and sertraline (Zoloft) are SSRIs that may be prescribed as a first treatment option in persons with depression. Venlafaxine (Effexor) is an SNRI that also may be prescribed.

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Saturday, July 2 the Mason Hall class of 1961 met at the Sassafraz restaurant in Union City. The group celebrated the 50 year mark with reuniting, catching up, and good food. The classmates had a good time being together again.

Among those attending the reunion were Jeannie Tanner Poyner of Union City, Bobbie Mai Milligan Roberts of Millington, Janice Reed Williams of Kenton, Carol Huey Reed of Kenton and Brenda Sawyer Moore of Brentwood, Jerry Kinsey of

ACTION CLUB/DAVY CROCKETT COMMITTEE MEETINGSThe Rutherford Area ACTION Club will meet Tuesday, July 26 at 7 p.m. in the

Rutherford City Hall. Immediately following this meeting, the Davy Crockett Days Advisory Committee will meet to discuss plans for the 44th Annual Davy Crockett Days. Anyone interested in helping with ACTION Club projects or Davy Crockett Days is welcomed to attend.

ACTION CLUB SCHOLARSHIPThe Rutherford Area ACTION Club will be awarding $500 in scholarship money to a

deserving Rutherford student. Any college sophomore, junior or senior from Rutherford is eligible. The club reserves the right to award the money as multiple smaller scholarships if necessary. The recipient will be determined at the July club meeting. An application can be obtained by calling 665-7223 and should be returned by July 25, 2011.

COMMUNITY CONCERT ASSOCIATION Memberships are now available for Community Concert Association of Union City/

Obion County. Its 2011-12 concert season includes “The Fair Show — Season 2” on Aug. 27, Chanticleer on Oct. 29, Restless Heart on Nov. 19, Carpe Diem String Quartet on March 31 and Billy Dean on April 28. Memberships range in price from $25 to $95. Memberships include reciprocal performances to Dyersburg Live on Stage, formerly Dyersburg Community Concert Association. For more information or to become a corporate sponsor of Community Concert Association of Union City/Obion County, contact Mike Cox at

GIBSON COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY TO MEETThe Gibson County Democratic Party will meet on July 21, 2011 at 6:30 PM at the Trenton

Teapot Room. The guest speaker will be Starr Arnold, EMS Director. Reminder: Bring magazines and books for the Veterans Home in Humboldt. Sign up at the meeting to help with bingo and birthdays at the VA Home. Check out our new website at gibsondems.org. Your attendance is important. Invite a friend! Betty Poteet, chair, Janie Albright, secretary, 1070 Denney Drive Milan, TN 38358.

GIBSON COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT BOARD MEETINGThe Gibson County Utility District Board of Commissioners meeting will be held

Tuesday, July 26 at 5 p.m. at the District Office.

DHS CLASS OF ‘71 REUNION – The Dyer High School Class of ’71 celebrated their 40th reunion. They met July 2, 2011 at the Woodmen of the World building in Rutherford. Those attending were (front row) Leroy Baird, Perry Eddlemon, Debbie Campbell Carson, Mary McCaig Scates, Patty McEwen Stafford, (second row) Larry Woods, Larry London, Alfred Paschall, Terry Holt, Regina McCaslin Cook, (back row) Bobby Bogle, Susan Green Baird, and Dianne McKeel Sneed.

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Newbern, Melvin Needham of Dresden, Bobby Ward of Palmersville and Lloyd Williamson of Cordova, Sammy Trimm of Mason Hall, Barry Taylor of Trenton and Frank Allen of Kenton.

Other classmates attending were Jane Finch Allen of Kenton, Pat Fields Hardwick of Gleason, Dianne Collins King of Bartlett, Jerry Overall of LaGrange, GA, Larry Sturdivant of Rolla, MO, Linda Mainord Green of Wellington, FL, Joe Rush of Kenton, Allen Hanks of

Gallatin, Jimmy Eddlemon of Marietta, GA, and Harry Jones of Kenton.

Deceased classmates recognized were Donnie Alexander, Billy Martin Green, Jerry Burton, Teresa Needham and Shirley Williams Rogers.

Faculty recognized during the reunion were Mr. Charles Legget, Ms. Ann McHugh Moore, Mr. Raymond George, Principle Mr. N.M. Overall, James Covington and Mrs. Bonnie Ruth Thompson.

MASON HALL AREA NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH The Mason Hall Area Neighborhood watch is having a meeting July 25 at 6:30 p.m. at

the Mason Hall Community Center. Voting for new officer will be held at the meeting.

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BY SYLVIA JETTONSaturday, July 23, a new

addition to TLC Riding Academy will arrive! Anyone interested in seeing him is invited to come and view him after he arrives between 1:30 and 3 p.m. He is registered by the Gypsy Horse Registry of America as Gypsy Angel #7 and is given away by the American Gypsy Horse Angel Foundation.

This foundation started in 2008 giving away gypsy horses to carefully selected theraputic riding stables and members of PATH, Professional Association of Theraputic Horsemanship International. These horses seem ideally suited to the needs of the riders served by these programs.

Owners Tom and Cheryl Crider, with help from their staff and board, have applied for one of these horses each year since the program began, but they seemed to always go to some western state. The foundation tries to place these horses near enough to the stable that is donating them that a long transport is not required.

In June the Criders got a message that their academy had made the finals in the selection process and that they would be visited for an inspection of the stables and

a meeting with the volunteers and board. With only a few days to prepare they felt the visit went well, and on June 27 they got a picture of the horse to be given away. He is a two year old gelding donated by LexLin Gypsy Ranch in Rockwood.

This is a rather new breed that has only been recently standardized and brought into the United States in 1996, but derived from horses bred by European gypsies for centuries. The owners

of LexLin have established one of the premier breeding programs with a large investment and inventory of this breed. A few days after the visit they were notified that he would be coming to Gibson Wells. The address of the stable is 106 Gibson-Wells Brazil Road between Trenton and Alamo off Highway 54.

More information on this breed and the LexLin Gypsy Ranch can be found on their website www.gogypsy.com.

MASON HALL CLASS OF 1961 - Attending the Mason Hall Class of 1961 reunion were Jeannie Tanner Poyner, Bobbie Mai Milligan Roberts, Janice Reed William, Carol Huey Reed, Brenda Sawyer Moore, (middle row) Jerry Kinsey, Melvin Needham, Bobby Ward, Lloyd Williamson, (back row) Sammy Trimm, Barry Taylor and Frank Allen.

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BY LAURA MAI SELPHThe sky is blue, the trees

are green and the light breeze reminds me how blessed I am, being able to take a walk as the sun begins to rise. Memories creep in, too, good and bad, along with being left behind.

Dyer has been my home since 1935 and the garden spot of the world! It is a whole new world out there! I do know reading, writing and arithmetic.

Our celebration of July 4th has lifted my spirit! A lot of people worked in many different ways to make it a pleasure for every person. There is no way I could call your names. I liked the parade!

I have enjoyed the flags on East College Street, the Mini Park and on Main Street. Thank you, whoever left them as long as possible. I am missing them. I did not see you put them up or take them down. (Do it again in 2012!)

May we all do our best to love our town of Dyer and do our best to keep it clean and say, ‘this is home.’

P.S. Jimmy Landrum loved his hometown! Our family is lost without him!

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Lowrance Chapel By Jerry Bell

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Clora’s Chapel By Robin McNeil

Cloras Chapel had a great time in Sunday School on Sunday. We had four classes and that was fantastic! Teachers were Elder Keith Harris, Elder Charles Simpson, Apostle Tim Adams, and Deacon Peggy Bonds.

Everyone was excited. Rev. Myles delivered a mighty word from God. His text was I Chronicles 21:8, subject “Who Are You?” We had to examine ourselves to see if we are who God would want us to be. The Young Adult Choir sang and they did a good job of singing. Sister Leila Swift announced that God had work for her to do and she must do His will and Sister Millicent Finch re-dedicated her life to God. We had a glorious time. Cloras Chapel is in prayer for Elder Charles Simpson and family. He lost his uncle Joe Ray Simpson. Funeral will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Beech Grove Baptist Church of Rutherford.

We stay in constant prayer for all of our sick and shut in. We know that God has all power in His

hands. We so proud of our musicians, Brother William Jenkins, Elder Keith Harris, and Brother Cedric Simpson. The music is a great help to our service and we encourage them to keep on keeping on. Rev. Jeremy Myles can’t seem to stay away from the keyboard and we are proud of him too. We say a special thanks to Brother Jeffrey Arnold for keeping our church clean and in order.

Saturday, July 23, will be work day for the New Hopewell Presbytery at Cloras Chapel. Meetings will begin at 10 a.m. We will be selling barbeque chicken, baked beans and potato salad to our guest and others as long as it last. Plates are $6.00, dessert and drink are included.

Sunday we travel to Mt. Tabor CPCA in Jackson, TN for the installation of Rev. Dr. Stan Woods.

Cloras Chapel say, “Let your light shine, shine, shine, because someone may be lost in the valley and trying to get home. Have a good week!

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Nonagenarian, Eurby Sanders of Gibson was honored by his family and fellow church members last Sunday evening in the Humboldt Assembly of God Church Fellowship Hall for his 95th Birthday! The guest of honor and his guests enjoyed hotdogs, chips, cake and ice cream. Mr. Sanders was presented with many cards, gifts and well wishes. Family members present for the happy occasion were Wallace and Jolene Keymon, Tammy Keymon, Bryce and Blaine Edwards all of Gibson, Tim and Sharon, Trevor and Kennedy Lamar, and Bill Leese all of Millington, and Cindy Lamar of Kenton.

Friday afternoon was a day of great fun for Molly and Addyson Lamar of Kenton, daughters of Luke and Cynthia Lamar and Maddie and Mary Norton of Dyersburg, daughters of Brandon and Kelly Norton as their Nana/Aunt Cindy Lamar treated them to a movie at the Carmike Theater in Dyersburg. The ladies all gave CARS 2 a thumbs up and recommend it to all their friends.

Cindy Lamar visited

with cousins Jack and Lynn Skelton last Saturday. The Skeltons, of Soddy Daisy, were in Trenton on family business. The ladies enjoyed the day together sharing many stories of their children and grandchildren.

Food for Thought: She left before he wanted her to; control wasn’t in his hands. The love they shared 60 glorious years, didn’t stop the day she left. He carries the torch deep within his heart, still loving his beautiful wife. Today on her birthday he visited her grave, with flowers honoring the love of his life. ets,gms

Prayer List: Walter Dodson, Vickie Robinson, Chandler Abbott, Amanda Davis, Jackie Zaricor, Jesse and Elaine Davidson, Jimmy Simmons, Carol and Bobby Primrose, Easton Hopper, Joe Smith, David Stephenson, Judy Webb, Virginia and Elmer Williams, Doris and Sam Weatherly, Paul Lee Williams, Henry and Cathy Herane, Lil and W.T. Wardlow, Gwen Rickards, Eurby Sanders, Freda Lamar, Regina Miller, Sally Copeland, Racine Hodges, and Clint McLodge.

Our topic for discussion was centered on the theme “Before the Throne of God.” I would ask you to get your Bibles and read Revelation 4:1-11, and read each reference of scripture. We see in these verses of scripture (Rev.4:1-11), as we come before the throne that Beauty is defined, God is exalted, Holiness is honored, Praise is lifted, Man is humbled, Authority is respected and Worship is consummated. I pray that we all will be keenly aware of the throne room of God and what happens when we enter that throne room. We need to fix within our hearts the proper attitude that we ought to have when we come before the Father’s throne to worship.

We often talk about coming before the throne when we worship God, especially in our prayers. We rightly understand God as the King of the Universe. (Psalm 95:1-3) God sits on a throne of majesty and greatness. (Isaiah 6:1; Daniel 7:9) Perhaps the greatest picture of God sitting on His throne is found in Revelation 4. Let us open our eyes spiritually and see the throne of God as pictured. We can see the beauty of God. We haven’t seen true beauty, however, until we’ve seen God.

God’s beauty surpasses the works of man’ hands, the world of creation, and the purest of lives. “One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in His temple.” (Palm 27:4) As we come to the throne room, we see that God is exalted. (Psalm 57:5, 11; Isaiah 25:1) Revelation 4:4-6 gives us a picture of God’s exaltation. There is a sea of glass and 24 elders surrounding the throne. Around the throne are the four beasts full of eyes. Out of the throne room comes lightning, thunder, and voices. On the throne is God, the exalted one. In God’s throne room holiness is honored. Holiness is not something that is honored in the world. In the world,

holiness is denigrated; nothing is sacred. Speech is corrupt, filthy and crass.

Sexual morals are loose, vulgar, and adulterated. Psalm 14:1 summarizes such attitudes: “the fool hath said in his heart, there is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.” Before the throne, however, holiness is honored. Holiness is that sacredness and purity of words, deeds, and thoughts which cannot be condemned.

To be holy is to be like God, for God is holy. (1 Peter 1:15-16) Before the throne room of God Man is humbled. Humility is not to think or behave more highly than we ought. (Romans 112:3) In consideration of the throne room of God and who God is, man has no avenue but humility. (Psalm144:3-4; Revelation 4:9-10) At the throne room of God, Praise is lifted.

Praise is the act of lauding, commending, approving, honoring, and admiring another. In the presence of God, praise leaps forth from our lips and resounds. (Psalm 148:13; 145:21) God is worthy to receive our praise. “By Him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to His name.” (Hebrews 12:5) Again, at the throne room of God we see that authority is respected. To respect authority is to do things as the One in authority deems necessary. Authority is respected in that God’s worship is conducted according to His pleasure as He has authorized. We exist to please God!

Finally, worship is consummated before the throne room of God. Worship is the total and complete adoration and devotion to another. In worship there is the worshipper and the one who is worshipped. We cannot help but worship before God’s throne. We owe worship to God. If we keep this picture of God’s throne before our mind’s eye, we can and will worship Him acceptably, with reverence and awe.

As a young girl, our mom put her faith and trust in Jesus Christ as her personal Savior. Not only did she teach her children, she lived her life as an example. John 14:2 “I go to prepare a place for you…” On July 8th, Mom made her entrance to the mansion that had been prepared for her.

Every phone call, flower, card, visit, food, words of encouragement and especially prayers have helped us get through this difficult time. We appreciate your love for Memaw Kat. She will be greatly missed. This song sums up what my mom meant to me; “I have a goodly heritage, I’ve been blessed with things you may not see, I have a goodly heritage and that is worth far more to me.”

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Our “God’s All Star Champions” theme was still central in our minds as we closed out a fantastic VBS today. Many parents attended the closing ceremony and enjoyed a hot dog supper and a picture slide show of all the activities their children enjoyed this week.

Our whole church turned out to participate and help in one way or another. Thanks!We are moving from VBS straight into revival and we hope you will also join in on that celebration.

Bro. Dave Albert from Eldon Iowa will begin his messages next Sunday morning, the 24th at eleven o’clock.

Our youth took a mission trip to Eldon last year and Bro. Dave is the pastor of the church in that community. You will enjoy his preaching so drop in next week for a visit.

On Sunday Chris Marks again stood in for Bro. Don who is away with his secular job. Bro. Marks again inspired us with his presentation of the gospel. We also had

a children’s sermon from Cathy Baucom as she took a look back at this calendar year. Do you realize that it is almost August? Where has the time gone?

The Whitleys had their reunion here again this year. That’s a pretty big family and good cooks too.

This week Randy Baird is celebrating his birthday. Jimmy and La Vera Winters are celebrating 57 years of wedded bliss. That deserves a hand. Lexi Whitley also celebrated her birthday this week with a pool party at the Rutherford pool. You know that was fun especially in this heat.

Continue to pray for those who are under the weather, including our good friend Nerine Cowan.Well, I hope that you take time this week and visit our sister church, Bells Chapel, at their revival.

We don’t take time to visit friends like we used to and we don’t attend revivals like we used to, so lets change that this week. And I’ll look forward to seeing you at North Union next Sunday.

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be in God’s house this past Sunday. We enjoyed two beautiful specials by Johnny Cavender.

The title of Bro. Darryl’s message was “You Can Run But You Can’t Hide!” Are you running from God? Has God ask you to do something? It’s easy to follow God when He ask you to do something you want to do.

It’s when He ask you to do something that doesn’t fit Jo into your plans that you doubt Him. Do you try to reason with Him? We as God’s Children all have a purpose. What we do or do not do impacts others. It’s not about us its about getting

out of your comfort zone and allowing God to use you. Maybe its time to step out of the ankle deep water into the deep water.

Resolve to Follow God and take Him with you everyday. If we are obedient to God He will bless us but there is a penalty for disobedience. Scrip. Ref. Jonah Chapters 1-4.

Upcoming Events: VBS July 24-27th Grades K-6th. 6:30-9. Its not about me, serving God by serving others. Be in prayer for the Ray family, Holloway family, Mays family. “As for me and my house we will serve the Lord!”

There was a good crowd at church Sunday morning. The weather has been hot but we still come to fellowship and hear His word.

The choir might have been small in number, but we did a good job singing one of my favorite songs, ‘Till the Storm Passes By.’

Bro. Jason’s message, ‘Jesus on Trial,’ was taken form Mark 14:53-65.

Beverly and Danny Dunn are blessed with their new grandbabies, both of their daughters were there with the new bundles of joy.

Christa and Tommy Bearden, Chad and Houston Cunningham, Haley Davis, Cindy and Haley Earls, Frankie and Leslie Hall, Brian and Christy Hinton,

Robert McGregor, Jessamy Moore, and Shelia Reddick will be leaving early next Sunday morning on a mission trip to Iowa.

We are back in Revelation in our Sunday night service. Bro. Jason spoke on Revelation 7.

Our prayer list this week includes Amanda Cunningham who broke her ankle last week in a football game and Nathan Smith with health problems.

Those having birthdays this week are Thedis Abernathy, Richard Bell, Johnny White and Jeff Johnson.

If you do not have a church home, you are welcome at First Baptist.

Until next week, God bless.

In the absence of Brother Legg and Jane Forsythe, Shirley Shull moderated the Golden Agers meeting of July 13, in which there were 14 members present, including Tyree and Katie White, who had missed months because of Tyree’s illness which restricted his mobility. Tyree led prayer for blessing the food before we ate. Kenny McEwen led the prayer for the Katherine McEwen family as they are missing her presence on this earth but rejoice of her presence with the Lord. He also led us to share prayer for Junior McEwen, Carolyn Karnes, Rita Hicks, and Alice Curtis.

We shared a praise that Angie’ Bates’ health is improving and that Barbara Watson (after 2 more successful procedures) will be a candidate for a new knee replacement, and that Janet Legon who had major brain surgery is to join a volunteer mission group in East Tennessee soon, and that Josh Wilson who had extensive burns from hot asphalt, has begun successful skin grafts. All of them still need our prayers.

To celebrate Dyer FBC pastor and wife’s anniversary which was July 14 with Anne Thompson’s piano accompaniment the group sang “Happy Anniversary” to Brother DeWayne Goodgine in presence and to Tesha

Goodgine via telephone. The group also sang “Happy Birthday” to Brother Goodgine who celebrated his birthday Sunday, July 17.

For his devotional, Brother Michael Barnett, Dyer FBC minister of youth and children read the amazing event that occurred in Ezekiel 37:1-14. The Lord carried Ezekiel to a valley filled with dried up, dusty bones and asked him “Can these bones live again?” The Lord’s real reference was whether the scattered exiles of Judah and Israel (much like dried bones) could again come to a unified aliveness in their homeland. The reference also would be to us in the 21st century, “if your private worship or your worship in your church lacks vitality, God can make it alive again.” With the Lord’s bidding, Ezekiel began to preach to the dried bones. They began to make noises of movement and soon the valley was filled with skeletons and then with skin covering the bony forms, Lastly, the Lord told Ezekiel to speak the Lord’s prophetic message to the winds to breathe life into the prone forms. With Ezekiel’s obedience a great army stood before him, ready for Lord’s bidding.

God is not limited, but we must believe and we must be obedient, God calls for form yet also for life. Without Him there is no life.


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What a beautiful weekend we had! It was extremely hot the first of last week, but it cooled down some by the weekend. But of course I enjoy hot weather better than cold.

We had a very good service at St. Paul Sunday morning beginning with Sunday school. Rev. Michelle Skinner delivered a wonderful message. Her topic, ‘Help is Already

Here,’ was found in 2 Kings 6:8-16. The mass choir provided the music although our musician, Lenny Banks had to work. We sang without music.

We were very happy to have Carol Beth Kemper Welch and her children, Chloe, John Daniel, and Emma Conroy, of Pennsylvania and Libby Pinland and her friend of Kenton worship with us.

Libby and Michelle have remained friends from kindergarten and Carol Beth came on the scene in the ninth grade. They were best friends, along with a few others, and have remained friends through the years.

The St. Paul Mass Choir traveled to Woodland Mills Sunday afternoon and participated on Mt. Herman M.B. Church Annual Choir Day. It was a wonderful, spiritual service.

Pastor Willie Pounds is still Nigeria and will be home this week. Minister Timothy White preached at Beech Grove Rutherford, Sunday morning.

His sister Vivian Moore and brothers Charlie Lee, Preston, and Bobby accompanied his along with his wife Tammy and children Paige, Christian and Jenna. We certainly missed them at our service.

Naomi Chapter #256 OES held a Shoe Size Program at Badgett Chapel CPC at Rutherford Saturday evening. We had a lot of fun and saw a lot of beautiful shoes modeled, including men’s and women’s.

We thank Ronald Banks for being our very efficient Master of Ceremonies, everyone who modeling the shoes and everyone for attending. We had a wonderful surprise when Penny Hawkins, Ann Buchanan and others had refreshments for everyone after the program. They were delicious.

Those having birthdays this week are Glenn Watson, Charlie L. White, Bruce Banks, Sharon White, and Earlene Robinson. We wish them all happy birthday!

Remember the sick, bereaved and less fortunate in your prayers. God bless and have a good week.

Wednesday evening Bro. Corey Meggs led us in praise reports and prayer requests. Wallace Alford, Chairman of Deacons, conducted a business meeting.

Bro. Corey continued the study of ‘Road to Restoration’ from Ezra chapters 4 and 5. We were glad to welcome Bro. Corey’s parents, Travis and Barbara Nance for Bruceton.

Sunday we celebrated as our minister of students, Bro. Stephen Powell, baptized Pierce Holt. Derek Record read the scripture, Galatians 6:9. The morning message, ‘Devine Intervention,’ was from Psalm 107.

Bro. Corey gave his personal testimony. Then he explained verse 4-9, the

homeless cried out to God, verse 10-16, those in prison cried out, and verses 33-43 tells how God answered these calls. What do we need to cry out to God for?

Sunday evening we were delighted to see palms and bamboo that grew up due to many workers Sunday afternoon. Pandas were everywhere. This week the Vacation Bible School theme is PandaMania.

Bro. Terry Owens led us in the songs and signs. Bro. Corey gave us a crash course in the studies for the week.

Bobby and Kelly Cryer are the directors. Joey Hays will drive the bus. Sunday, July 24 will be family night. Come and bring finger food.

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Come on Sunday, July 31st and hear Joan Gregory at 6 p.m.

The answer to last week’s multiple choice question is, “This too will pass,” was said by Abraham Lincoln as he left Illinois on his way to the presidency in Washington from the back of a train. He was referring to slavery and the troubles leading to the Civil War.

The quiz this wee; the quotation, “God moves in mysterious ways His wonders to perform,” is from the Bible, or where?

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Morning worship services had an attendance 117 and 87 in Sunday school.

Our message for the morning service came from the book of Luke 4:1-13, Satan tempts Jesus. Satan knows our weaknesses and tries to tempt us every day but in God we have the strength to resist Satan.

Our message for the evening service came from the book of 1John 8-11, Old and new covenant. He, who says he is in the light

but hates his brother, is in darkness. He who loves his brother abides in the light. God is light and we should love one another as God loves us.

Remember in Prayer: Debbie Petty, Jerry and Reitha Martin, all of our shut-ins and one’s in nursing homes.

We had a good group travel to the Trenton Church of Christ for the Summer Youth Series devotional Sunday night after services. We

know everyone had a great time and want to take the opportunity to thank Trenton for hosting this event.

Announcements: Our VBS is this week and we are looking forward to a great time. If you get a chance come join us Monday through Thursday.

Mark your calendars, our next activity Sunday will be July 31st. We will have a special message, an “add a dish” meal after services and an early service at 2 p.m.

BEECH GROVE HONORS GRADUATES - Bro. Scott Jewell and congregation at Beech Grove Baptist Church honored their 2011 High School graduates. Presented Bibles were Kelley Tyree, Kortney Tyree, Kristy Tyree, Stevie Hall, and Bobby Cooper. We love and appreciate our youth. If you need a church home, come visit us.


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COX EARNS GREEN BELT - Cameron Cox, with his instructors, Charlie Ewell, David Hensley and Anthony Slayton earned his green belt on June 30. Cox is a student at Slayton’s School of Martial Arts in Trenton. This is his second belt on the way to the ultimate goal of the black belt. There are currently 25 different katas in the PaSaRyu system where students learn one or more new katas with each newly earned rank. Cameron is the son of Donnie and Jennifer Cox of Dyer.

The South Gibson County Touchdown Club presented a $30,000 check, the first installment for seating at the new stadium, to Gibson County School District officials. The next

Gibson County High School student, Kathryn Cox, attended the 2011 Student Athletic Training Conference held at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, June 11-13. This two-day conference is for high school students interested in athletic training, physical therapy and sports medicine. Kathryn stayed in the Vanderbilt Campus dorms and attended

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GCHS BASEBALL TEAM MEMBERS - Pictured from left, Senior John Michael Morris was selected for Pirate City National World Series at Vero Beach, Florida, Dodgertown Select Training at Bradenton, Florida and Cape Cod Pro Training at Wareham, Maryland. During summer ball Morris had a .434 batting average and was second in hits. Sophomore Addison Davidson was selected for Dodgertown Select Training at Bradenton, Florida and was first in runs and stolen bases and tied for first in hits. Sophomore Carter McMackin was selected for Pirate City National World Series at Vero Beach, Florida and was third in runs and second in doubles. Catcher Carter McMackin also gunned out over 50 percent of the would-be base stealer’s while playing flawless defense behind the plate. Sophomore Taylor McMkinney was selected for Pirate City National World Series at Vero Beach, Florida and lead the team with a .455 batting average and was first in two other offensive categories. Senior Chase Copper was selected for Pirate City National World Series at Vero Beach, Florida, while leading the team in triples and playing flawless defense in center field. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

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TOUCHDOWN CLUB PRESENTS FIRST CHECK - On hand for the check presentation were (from left) Robert Galloway, outgoing Director of Schools; Eddie Pruett, Director of Schools; Sara Meals, GCSD school board chair; Angie Lowery, SGC Touchdown Club; and Terry Cunningham, GCSD Financial Director. Not pictured is Beau Arnold, president of the Medina Middle School Booster Club, which also contributed funds.

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interactive labs and lectures. Topics covered included careers in athletic training, nutrition, common injuries, taping and splinting, and a tour of the athletic training room. The highlight of the conference was a hand, wrist and elbow cadaver dissection performed by a Vanderbilt orthopedic surgeon. Kathryn is the daughter of Donnie and Jennifer Cox of Dyer. Kathryn Cox

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fielding, pitching, catching, defense, base running and speed and strength training with a focus on the areas that will have the greatest impact in their development.

They will train for over 10 hours each day with professional scouts, former professional players and former college coaches.

installment of $20,000 is due Sept. 1, and the club is working hard to secure the funds by selling reserved seating, season tickets and organizing an even to kick off the Hornets’ first varsity

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NORTH GIBSON NATIONALS T-BALL - The North Gibson Nationals T-Ball All-Stars had a great post-season run. They won the Trenton Invitational Tournament, the Cal Ripkin District Tournament, and won Runner-Up in the West TN State Tournament. Way to go, Boys!! The North Gibson Nationals T-Ball team members are (front row) Peyton Selph, Chandler Galloway, Gavin Bradbury, Baylee Hobbs, Matthew Reynolds, Cole Lannom, (middle row) Micah Cavender, Ethan Meggs, Carter Ewell, Kanye Lancaster, Ethan Hutchison, Nolan Chandler. Coaches (back row) are Brandon Dunn, Marty Lannom, Brad Reynolds, Justin Ewell

NORTH GIBSON COUNTY ALL-STARS - The North Gibson County All-Stars are (front row) Daylon Russell, Isaac Goad, Peyton Lavelle, Keyshawn Overstreet, Zoie Neal, Ethan Goad, (second row) Stephen Overstreet, Luke Lannom, Jaxon Hays, Gabriel Qualls, Ben McKinney, John Carter Phillips, (back row) coaches Jeffery Hays, Shaun Goad and Jason Qualls.

North Gibson 7-8 year old All-Stars recently went undefeated in district play to claim the title of district champs. The group of boys and one girl proved to be the best in the district,

and then went on to be undefeated in the West TN State tournament. The team played through the heat to prove they deserved this title as well. In a close match-up with Martin All-Stars Tuesday night, North Gibson kept fighting. On a 3-run homerun from Stephen Overstreet in the bottom of

the 6th, North Gibson won 10-9. Every player was well deserving of this honor. The All-Stars will move on to Southeast Regional play in Pulaski, TN, beginning July 21. Way to go, North Gibson! Your fans are very proud of you! This group of players represents our area in a great way!

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Presbyterian Church held their Vacation Bible School, Marketplace 29 A.D. at the church last month. The church does the Marketplace 29 A.D. every four to five years so all children get to experience it.

The grounds of the church were set up with tents to look like a Biblical marketplace. Up to 60 children a day, ages preschool to sixth grade, attended.

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The children learned about Jesus through skits performed by church members. In one drama skit, Jesus is teaching a rich man how to get into heaven. He told him to love God and Jesus more than anything else. The rich man was doing good but valued his possessions more than God. The actors and the children were dressed in costumes. In addition to Jesus, a Roman soldier, a tax collector and a beggar were included in skits.

The children learned how

to weave baskets, work with metal, and learned carpentry skills. They made toys, tools, pottery and kites. They went to a bakery and made bread and also cooked on a rock.

The children sang songs and listened to Bible stories. They went to the temple and learned about Jewish traditions.

The children were divided into tribes that represented the 12 tribes of Israel. They learned prayers, blessings, family traditions and how life was during that time.

POTTERY MAKING– Ethan Oliver shows some of the pottery the children made during Marketplace 29 A.D. Bible School at Dyer CP Church.

BASKET WEAVING – Robert Watson teaches Tony Goff and Sunny Green how to weave baskets. Donna Phillips was one of the tribal mothers.

JESUS TEACHES – Jesus, played by John David Orr, teaches the children to always put God first.

COOKING ON A ROCK – Andrea Dyer helps her son, Harrison cook on a rock over a campfire during Marketplace 29 A.D.

BY CRYSTAL BURNSGibson County School

District bus drivers earned rewards for putting in an accident-free school year.

Chad Jackson, Director of Transportation, announced the accomplishment to board members at the district’s July 14th meeting, noting that drivers logged a total of 379,000 miles during the school year.

“That tickled me to death,” Jackson said. “I didn’t have to call the Highway Patrol once this year.”

Jackson said drivers who complete the school year without an accident receive a cash bonus, and the school district also offers incentives for turning in clean buses.

“Our bus drivers did a great job,” Jackson said. “They turned in the cleanest bunch of buses I’ve seen in a long time. They really got after it, now we just have to keep them in the habit of doing that.”

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Jackson and the board discussed potential issues with spare buses used to transport athletic teams. This year the district will have three spare buses, but one will time out in 2013.

“We’ll be at two spare buses, and that’s tight,” Jackson said.

He also said he’s keeping an eye on the Medina area, which continues to grow.

“Hopefully more high school students will start driving, eliminating some of the problems on the shuttles,” he said. “If [Medina] keeps growing, we’re going to eventually

have to put more buses over there, and that means ordering more buses.”

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CITY OF DYER ACCEPTING BIDS FOR REAL PROPERTY

Subject Property: 130 Poplar Grove Road, Dyer, Gibson County, TennesseeBidding Process: Submit sealed bids to City Hall by August 4, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. The City of Dyer reserves the right to accept and/or reject any and all bids. Bids will be opened at the August 8, 2011 Board Meeting.

Conveyance Subject to Condition: Subject property is being sold “as is”, “where is”, subject to all easements, liens and encumbrances and with the unfit structure thereon. Conveyance is subject to the condition that unfit structure be 100% demolished, debris hauled away, and the property returned to acceptable grade within ninety (90) days, or ownership will revert back unto the City without recourse to Buyer.

Legal Description of Subject Property: BEGINNING at the southeast corner of Earl W. Steele lot in the north

margin of Dyer - Poplar Grove Road; thence east with said margin 80 feet to the Thomas O. Wright southwest corner; thence north with the Wright line 2000 feet to C.C. Berry’s south line; thence west with the same 80 feet to the Steele northeast corner; thence south with the Steele line 200 feet to the beginning. Being the same real property conveyed to The City of Dyer, Tennessee by deed appearing of record in Record Book 957, page 762, in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee.

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deedof Trust dated December 27, 2005, executed by JOYCE L. GIBSON, conveying certain real propertytherein described to CHARLES PATTERSON as same appears of record in the Register’s Officeof Gibson County, on December 29, 2005, asInstrument No. 70164, in Book 880, at Page 1978; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned 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”) wasgiven 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 byinstrument 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 August 11, 2011, 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 thehighest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Gibson County, Tennessee, to wit: MAP 170C- GROUP H- PARCEL14.00 BEING LOT NUMBER THREE (#3). BLOCK 4, OF THE FRANK JONES, JR. SUBDIVISION TO THE CITY OF HUMBOLDT, A PLAT OF WHICH IS OF RECORD IN DEED BOOK 126 AT PAGE 306 IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF GIBSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WICH REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE DETAILED DESCRIPTION.PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 2816 NORTHWOOD BLVD, HUMBOLDT, TN 38343. 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): JOYCE L. GIBSON OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A 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 COLLECTA DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RECONTRUSTCOMPANY, N.A., Substitute Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2-984-0407 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (866) 681-5002,TS# 10-0105227, FEI# 1006.111005, 07/20/2011, 07/27/2011, 08/03/2011

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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

BETTY JANE SIMSDOCKET: 20191P

Notice is hereby given that on the 13TH day ofJULY, of 2011, Letters TESTAMENTARY, in respect of the estate ofBETTY JANE SIMS, deceased, were issued to theundersigned by the ProbateCourt of Gibson County, Tennessee.

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or un-matured,against the estate are required to file same with Clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death, otherwisetheir claims will be forever barred in the manner and to the extent provided by law. Date of Death: JUNE 26, 2011.

This 13TH day of JULY,2011.

Signed: BENSON EUGENE KING

ExecutorEstate of BETTY JANE

SIMSSHONNA SMITH,

CLERK & MASTERBy: Paula Hudson, DCM

BILL BARRON124 E. COURT SQUARETRENTON, TN 38382(2tp 7/27)

First Presbyterian Church, 511 South High Street, Trenton

Tennessee State University, Trenton Daycare, 421 East Second Street, Trenton

First United Methodist Church, 500 South College Street, Trenton

Tower Ventures LLC – Crown Castle, 1023 North Main Street, Dyer

Jacky Lyles, 137 Gold Medal Road, Milan

Kevin and Tonya Dickson, 159 Spring Creek Highway, Medina

SBA Properties, Inc (Woods Construction), 2C Pete Wren Road, Bradford

Tony and Remelda Ballard, 78F Johnson Chapel Road, Humboldt

Wendell Griffin, 46 Al Cain Road, Rutherford

Katherine Perry, 250 Spring Creek Highway,

Kimberly Turner to Michael Thomas Thetford and wife, Gina Marie Thetford – 14th CD

Wilma Kirby and Kenneth Jinkins, heirs at law of Bill Jinkins a/k/a Bill Jinki to Robert H. Jenkins – 13th CD

Clark Family Holdings, LLC to Brian C. Weatherford and wife, Ginger L. Weatherford – 2nd CD

Justin Lee Brown to Perry Wayne Page, III and wife, Candace Nichole Page – 2nd CD

Michael Albert Crenshaw of Trenton and Amanda Gail Halbrook of Trenton

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Medina Manuel and Gwen Mata,

115 Graves Lane, TrentonWilliam and Gladys

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Seth and Hannah Keymon, 60 Robert Crocker Road, Milan

Kelli Jones, 762 Concord-Cades Road, Trenton

John and Jeana Turnbow, 39 Kennedi Drive, Medina

Don Cooper, 55 Walnut Grove Road North, Rutherford

Megan Smith, 224 Joe Penn Road, Kenton

Gibson County Utility District, 3 South Gibson County High School Drive, Medina

Pat and Donna Moore, 198 Trenton Highway o/o Humboldt, Humboldt

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Small Treasures, Trenton, complete inspection, 90 score

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Milan, complete inspection, 94 score

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NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

In obedience to a Decree entered on May 23, 2011 in the Chancery Court of the Twenty-Eighth Judicial District of Gibson County Tennessee at Trenton: IN THE MATTER OF: THE ESTATE OF DORIS S. CHERRY, Deceased, ANGELA NELL C. HALFORD, Executor (Rule Docket #20018-P), I will on:

TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2011 AT 2:00PM

In the CHANCERY COURTROOM, Chancery Building, 204 North Court Square at Trenton, sell to the highest and best bidder the following described properties at Freemont Street, and College Street, Dyer, TN. Lying and being situated in the 21st Civil District of Gibson County, Tennessee, and more particularly described as follows:

Parcel 1: (133 – 135 Freemont Street)Being in the 1st Ward of the town of Dyer, and beginning at the northwest corner at

a stake in Freemont Street and runs thence east 265 feet with the Clarence King and Wade Shanklin line to a point; thence in a southwesterly direction 120 feet to a stake in the northeast corner of J. H. Dement lot; thence west 205 feet with J. H. Dement’s line to a stake in Freemont Street, thence north with said street 120 feet to the point of the beginning.

Being the same property conveyed to George Cherry and wife, Doris Cherry, by Verla P. Patterson by deed recorded in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee in Deed Book 139, Page 431.

Map 47M Group D Parcel 16.00 Parcel 2: (130 Freemont Street)Situate and being in the 21st Civil District of Gibson County, Tennessee, in the City

of Dyer, and beginning at a stake in the west margin of Freemont Street of the town of Dyer and the southeast corner of the lot of Homer Pafford and runs thence in a westerly direction with the south line of Homer Pafford 163 feet to a stake in the east line of Leo Shanklin et als; runs thence in a southerly direction with the east line of Leo Shanklin 55 feet to a stake in the east line of Leo Shanklin and the new northwest corner of the Will Banks estate lot; thence in an easterly direction with the north line of the Will Banks estate lot 163 feet to a stake, Will banks estate lot northeast corner in the west margin of Freemont Street; thence in a northerly direction with the west margin of Freemont Street; thence in a northerly direction with the west margin of Freemont Street to the southeast corner of Homer Pafford, the point of beginning.

Being the same property conveyed to George Cherry and wife, Doris Cherry, by Paul Leon Halford and Angela C. Halford by deed recorded in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee in Official Record Book 73, page 682.

Map 47M Group D Parcel 11.00Parcel 3: ( 198 College Street)This parcel of land is bounded on the north by Wilson and on the east by Vaughn (now

Dement); south by College Street and on the west by Wilson and described by metes and bounds as follows: Beginning at a stake in the southeast corner of Vaughn property, runs west 15 feet; thence north 34 feet and 6 inches to Wilson’s line; thence east 15 feet; thence south 34 feet 6 inches to the point of beginning.

Being the First Parcel conveyed to George Cherry and wife, Doris Cherry, by L. Welton Barron and Mary Oneita Barron by deed recorded in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee in Official Record Book 41, page 61.

Parcel 4:The west part of a concrete building, joining the above on the east, and bounded

on the north by R.L. Newman, Jr.; east by Vaughn; south by College Street and west by Vaughn (now Dement and H. Wilson Building and lot) said property being further described as follows; Beginning at a stake in the southeast corner of Vaughn line, runs thence west 21 feet 9 inches; thence north 115 feet to Newman’s line; thence east 21 feet 9 inches; thence south 115 feet to the point of the beginning.

Being the Second Parcel conveyed to George Cherry and wife, Doris Cherry, by L. Welton Barron and Mary Oneita Barron by deed recorded in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee in Official Record Book 41, page 61.

Parcels 3 and 4 are designated as: Map 61D Group B Parcel 9.00Parcel 5: ( College Street)Beginning at a stake in Grover Callis’ southeast corner and being the north margin

of College Street and being the southwest corner of lot herein conveyed; runs thence east 25 feet to the southwest corner of Sallie Edmundson property; thence north with Edmundson west line 27 feet to a stake; thence east with Edmundson north line 15 feet to a stake; thence north with Edmundson west line to stake in Newman’s south line; thence west with Newman’s south line 40 feet to a stake; thence south parallel with Grover Callis’ east line to the point of beginning.

Being the same property conveyed to George Cherry and wife, Doris Cherry, by Mrs. Leila Wilson and Mrs. Sarah Harpole by deed recorded in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee in Official Record Book 31, page 17.

Map 61D Group B Parcel 10.00Parcel 6: (194 College Street)Beginning at a stake in the north margin of East College Street and R. L. Newman,

Jr. southwest corner; runs thence north with Newman’s west line 115 feet to a stake and Newman’s interior corner; thence with Newman’s south line 28 1⁄2 feet to a stake in Newman’s south line and the northeast corner of Lot owned by Billie Edmundson; thence south with said Billie Edmundsons east line 115 feet to the north margin of East College Street; thence east 28 1⁄2 feet with the margin of East College Street to the beginning.

Being the same property conveyed to G. T. Cherry and wife, Doris Nell Cherry, by Mrs. Beulah Dement by deed recorded in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee on April 24, 1954 in Deed Book 118, page 586

Map 61D Group B Parcel 8.00TERMS OF SALE: Sale will be for cash to the highest and best bidder in bar

of the equity of redemption, homestead and all other exemptions and as free and unencumbered.

The Clerk will sell according to the Rules of Chancery to be announced at the sale.

IT IS ORDERED that this NOTICE be published for three (3) consecutive weeks in The Tri City Reporter, a weekly newspaper in Dyer, TN.

This 1st day of July, 2011.

s/Shonna Smith, Clerk and Master Special Commissioner 731-855-7639James T. Ryal Jr. 1323 E Main StreetHumboldt, TN 38343731-784-2812

SECTION LEADERS - Section leaders for the GCHS Marching Pioneers this season are (front row) Shelby Dotson, guard captain in training; Jessica Alexander-overall guard captain, Leslie Hall-rifle captain, Sedona Carlon-flag captain; Alex Crittendon-overall percussion captain, Megan Hurt-saxophone section leader; Frankie Hall-drum major; Lacey Littleton-mellophone section leader, (back row) Cainan Copeland-battery captain; Adam Wyatt-trumpet section leader; John Michael Goodwin-band captain; Audrey Todd-band captain; Kacey Baker-clarinet section leader; Mary Beth Chandler-drum major; Autumn White-low brass section leader; Morgan Selph-flute section leader; and Ativa Story-low brass section leader. Not pictured is Corey Gordon, front ensemble captain.

WOODWINDS SECTION - Calyn Evans, assistant band director, works with members of the woodwinds section during band camp. Among them are Sarah Catherine Thornton, Lexi Whitley, Carlie Bunyard, Kaitlyn O’Brien, Morgan Selph, and Alexis Williams.

COLOR GUARD - The GCHS color guard members are following camp guard instructor Tico Parsons commands. Twirling rifles in the front row are Shelby Dotson, Leslie Hall, Jessica Alexander, and Haley Earls

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTYIn obedience to a Decree entered on June 14, 2011 in the Chancery Court of the

Twenty-Eighth Judicial District of Gibson County Tennessee at Trenton: IN THE MATTER OF: THE ESTATE OF BERNICE POWELL MARTIN, Deceased, PEGGY BLANKENSHIP & CAROLYN MARTIN, Executor (Rule Docket #19933-P), I will on:

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2011 AT 2:00PM

In the CHANCERY COURTROOM, Chancery Building, 204 North Court Square at Trenton, sell to the highest and best bidder the following described property at, 562 State Route 185, Dyer, TN. Lying and being situated in the 11th Civil District of Gibson County, Tennessee, and more particularly described as follows:

Beginning at the northeast corner in the center of road ditch of Dyer and Bradford road; running south with road ditch of Trenton & Dresden road 23 poles to a stake in Trenton and Dresden road 23 poles to a stake in Trenton and Dresden road; thence west 7 poles to a stake on the Leo Kernodle east line; thence north 23 poles to the center of road ditch on Dyer and Bradford road; thence east with Dyer and Bradford road to the beginning; containing one acre more or less. Description taken from prior deed.

Map 071 Parcel 18.00

SOURCE OF TITLE: Warranty deed to E. H. Martin and wife, at DB 106, Page 465, filed September 3, 1948, in the register’s office of Gibson County, Tennessee. E. H. Martin is now deceased. Will of Bernice Powell Martin at Will Book 13, Page 21-22 of Record in the Chancery Court Clerk’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee. See affidavit at Record Book 955, Page 80-81, of record in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee.

TERMS OF SALE: Sale will be for cash to the highest and best bidder in bar of the equity of redemption, homestead and all other exemptions and as free and unencumbered.

The Clerk will sell according to the Rules of Chancery to be announced at the sale.

IT IS ORDERED that this NOTICE be published for three (3) consecutive weeks in THE TRI CITY REPORTER, a weekly newspaper in Dyer, TN.

This 14th day of July, 2011.

s/Shonna Smith, Clerk and Master Special Commissioner 731-855-7639Richard Gossum103 West Court SquareP O Box 491Trenton TN 38382731-855-0681

help and the sheer calamity of the situation unfolding within the streets of New York. From this sense of pain, will come ‘As All The Heavens Were A Bell’ which will portray both the loss of life and the eerie sense of calm that seemed to follow this human storm. The final bar of this tune will bring everything together as it is the first line of ‘Amazing Grace.’ Along with the homage paid to New York, there will also be a dedication to each hijacked flight from 9/11. From this sense of calmness comes the anger and determination of our country. The voice of President George W. Bush will resonate with his speech made to the nation and his promise of retaliation to the terrorists. Following this powerful speech, the band will transition into the strength and resolve felt by the American people through a patriotic medley of ‘My Country ‘Tis of Thee’ and ‘The Star Spangled Banner.’ During this tune, there will be a 40’ by 25’ screen raised in front of the band with a picture of the New York City skyline, an American Flag and

the Statue of Liberty. The audience will be able to see the band playing through this screen, which promises to be an awe-inspiring moment. This moment will end the show for Friday night performances with the voice of President Barack Obama as he announces the killing of Osama Bin Laden and the resolve of the American people to continue the fight for freedom and safety.

Saturday performances will continue to pay tribute with a very emotional ending. As the guard performs in all white to represent crosses of those lost, the band will turn toward the backfield and a clarinet soloist, along with the front ensemble, will perform ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone.’ The band will now be performing backfield as an enormous white covering will encompass each band member. As the band disappears under the covering, only an American Flag will be left where each member has stood. As the audience is captured by the beautiful impression of the guard in white and the flags representing those lost and those fighting for our

freedoms, a trumpet soloist will echo throughout the stadium with ‘Taps.’

‘Never Forget’ promises to be an emotional yet inspiring show. With much hard work and determination, the members and staff hope to provide everyone with an opportunity to remember why we are the greatest country in the world; we are the United States of America!

Directors and staff helping to make this show a reality are Jeremy Tate, director; Eric Waldon and Calyn Evans, assistant directors; DeDe Johnson and Kurt Wauters, color guard instructors; Sharon Lee, field commander instructor; Tico Parsons, Matt Altobell and Andrew Lynn, percussion instructors; David Koelz, show designer; Steve Cothran, voice overs; Steve Vento, music arranger/composer; Bethany Paschall Coffey, flute instructor; Garrison Turner, trombone instructor; Joe Davis, tuba instructor; Sid Barker, low brass instructor; Mike Congiardo, saxophone instructor; Emily Brown, mellophone instructor; and John Hoekstra, trumpet instructor.

Tri-CIty Reporter July 20 2011

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