Tri-City Reporter June 27 2012

Remember our soldiers duringthe 28th Dyer Station Celebration

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TRI-CITY REPORTERVOL. 120, NO. 26 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2012 DYER, TENNESSEE $1.00

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Celebrating Heroes

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Property tax rate to remain the same

LASTER FAMILY - The Dyer Station Celebration celebrates the lives of all military personnel, living and deceased. One military hero currently serving our country is SPC Tyler Laster (in photo held by his brother, Madison). Laster is currently serving in Kuwait with 230th National Guard Engineering Battalion based in Trenton. The Laster family gathered together to celebrate family birthdays over the weekend. During the visit they were able to Skype (talking and viewing over the internet) with Tyler and include him in their celebration. Family members are Tyler’s mother Kelia Laster, brother Madison Laster, father Gary Laster, (middle row) uncle Kevin Becton, aunt Carol Becton, cousin Ashley Kitts, (back row) uncle Bryan Cathey, grandmother Norma Porch, and granddaddy Charles Porch. The unit will be returning from active duty in August.

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Dyer Station kicks off celebration with opening ceremony

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Taste of Dyer will be held July 1st

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BY BETTY ROSE THOMPSONGet ready for the 2012

Dyer Station celebration! The time is here!

The opening ceremony will be held on June 28th at 6 p.m. at the Dyer VFW, so bring your lawn chairs and find a good shady spot.

Special guests for the event are the 2012 Hostess Princess Cady Griffin, and parade Grand Marshals Eddie and Lou Ellen Bone.

The guest speaker is Dyer’s own Doug Duncan. Duncan is no stranger to any of us and is a dear friend to many. He was raised in Rutherford and attended Memphis State University. He graduated UT Pharmacy School in 1968.

After graduation, Duncan joined the U.S. Navy as a commissioned officer, serving three years. In March of 1973, he returned to Dyer and opened

BY BETTY ROSE THOMPSONOnce again ‘Taste of

Dyer’ time has rolled around and we are ready to taste all of the wonderful recipes, new and old, from the great cooks in our community!

Get out your favorite recipes, crank up those ovens, stoves and grills and whip up your delicious dishes for our tasty event!

‘Taste of Dyer’ will be held July 1st at the Dyer Cumberland Presbyterian Church following the Fourth of July Cantata. Please have your dishes in the church fellowship hall before 2 p.m. when the judging begins. Then, join us after the cantata to partake in all of the goodies!

Categories for this year’s event are appetizers, salads, vegetables, main meat courses, casseroles, breads, cakes, pies, cookies, and other desserts. Please bring

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Ken Roberts, who grew up in Dyer, is looking forward to coming back home for a visit to see family and reconnect with old friends. Ken will be participating in the Dyer Station Arts and Crafts in the Park on July 4th. Since leaving Dyer, Ken served for 20 years as the Senior Pastor of WorldView Community Church in Olmsted Falls, Ohio (Cleveland suburb), and now serves as the Visionary Leader and Teaching Pastor of New Life Community, located in Maple Grove, Minnesota (Minneapolis suburb).

Ken’s first book, Unexpected: Navigating Life’s Unforeseen Turns, was just released and is the story of how Ken navigated through his late wife’s death as a result of a car accident. At the time of the accident Ken was 47, had been married for 25 years, was the father of two adult children, and the pastor of a large and growing congregation.

Ken notes, “Although the book is about how I navigated through the passing of my wife’s death, the book really isn’t about death or grief as much as it is about how all of us experience unexpected turns in life and

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BY JOHNNIE MCILWAIN, JR.Vincent J. Ellis, Scott P. Pace, Matthew J.

Fazzari, Brandon D. Goodine, Richard J. Kessler, Anthony R. Servin, Nathan T. Davis, Bryant J. Luxmore and Barett W. McNabb. There are initials in front of these names. Pfc., Cpt., 1st Lt., MCPO, Cpl., Spc. and Sfc. These brave soldiers will be coming home soon. They will be coming home to their spouses, children, parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. They will be coming home in American flag draped coffins.

For the special people in their lives, the waiting

and worrying are over. A part of their hearts has been broken. Their tears and sorrow will have to substitute for a loved one that they can, never again, hold close to them. Nothing will ever be the same for these families. No family gathering will be complete. Their friends will never again share the great times that only friends can share. All that is left are the wonderful memories and the slow, painful healing process. All that we can do is pray for their wounded hearts.

Surely, this is an isolated incident. This is just an unusual week where several members of the

GCSD board approves $25.7 million budget

BY CRYSTAL BURNSThe Gibson County

Special School District board approved the first reading of a $25.7 million budget at its June 21st meeting.

The $25,739,025 budget shows about a $2 million increase from the 2011-12 budget and includes a state-mandated 2.5-percent raise for all employees. What school officials are most exited about, however, is what’s missing from the new budget.

“This budget is built with no property tax rate increase,” said Terry Cunningham, the school district’s Director of Finance. “We can thank the citizens and the community for voting for the Local Option Sales Tax, which helps a whole lot. We’re getting our share back from Milan, Trenton, and Humboldt. Without that we would not have been able to hold our property tax rate.”

Cunningham and the Gibson County School District led the charge to put a referendum to adopt a county-wide 2.75-percent Local Option Sales Tax rate on the March 6th ballot. The rate passed with 52.9 percent of the vote.

Gibson County originally established a 2.25-percent

New county website makes sales pitch to industry

BY STEVE SHORTTom Witherspoon says

he’ll do whatever it takes, including bringing out the “old tool box” to attract new industries to Gibson County.

The county mayor has a starring role in a new website that makes a sales pitch to attract industry and business to the county.

“Gibson County works” is the slogan for the eye-catching webpage located at www.gibsoncountyworks.com.

“I’m Gibson Co. Mayor Tom Witherspoon, here to invite you to take a look at what Gibson Co. and West Tennessee has to offer you and your company,” says the Mayor, appearing in a video segment as he stands in front of a U.S. map. “I’ve spent nearly my entire adult life in manufacturing as a tool maker and designer, and I know how important it is that you have the industrial support mechanisms in place to keep you and your company profitable, productive, and above all else proud you chose Gibson Co. and West Tennessee.”

“When I say we’re willing to do whatever it takes to meet your goals,

The Tri-City Reporter will be closed Wednesday, July 4th for Independence Day. Our deadline for next week’s issue will be this Friday at 12 noon. Community news will be accepted until noon on Monday.

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Please keep our troops and their families in your hearts and in your prayers. Never fail to thank our veterans for the sacrifices that they have made to provide us with the freedoms that

we are able to enjoy, yet too often take for granted. God Bless America!

Thursday June 28th*Opening Ceremonies.....................................................................6 pm at the VFW*Praise Singing.............................................................7 pm1st Presbyterian Church*Movie Night (Tom Lannom)..............................................8:30 pm Outside Theater

Friday, June 29th The following activities will take place in Downtown Dyer behind the Georgia McIlwain Ellis Mini-Park. *Cake Walk....................................................................................................6:00 pm *Concessions and Homemade Ice Cream Sales.............................................6:30 pm *Memorabilia Sales........................................................................................6:30 pm *Country Street Dance featuring “Empty Pockets Band”................................7 pm *”Dyer Station Steppers” exhibition................................................During the dance

Saturday, June 30th *Rook Tournament........................................................................10am @ The VFW *Team Trivia Bowl Contest......................................................................2:00pm @ 1st Presbyterian Church Manse *Karaoke At The Park.............................................................................8:00pm @ David Robinson Park Gazebo Sunday, July 1st *Patriotic Cantata,.................................................................................2:00pm @ Cumberland Presbyterian Church *Taste of Dyer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Immediately following the cantata *Community-Wide Church Service (Dyer Ministerial Alliance)..................6pm @ Assembly Of God Church *Candlelight Memorial Service.............................Immediately following Service******************************************************************* Wednesday July 4th The following activities will take place at the David Robinson Park unless otherwise noted. *Fourth of July Parade Lineup........................................................................8am City Lumber Parking Lot *Lion’s Club Food Sales.................................................................................8am *Barbequed butts and sandwiches sales (GCHS Band Boosters)............8am until sold out *Old Country Store....................................................................8 am until sold out *Arts and Crafts Sales (Jimmy and Janet West)........................................ .......8am *Fourth of July Parade ($5 if entry is being judged)........................................9am *Dignitaries’ Reception................................Immediately following parade at VFW *Water Jet Sprayer (Dyer Fire Department).............................During the afternoon *Bingo..........................................................................................1pm at the Gazebo *Corn Hole Contest.......................................................................................1:30pm *Pet Show.................................................................................2:30pm at the Gazebo *Closing Ceremonies..............................................................8:30pm by the Gazebo *Fireworks Display (Best seen from or close to the park)..................................9pm

Dyer Station Celebration’s 28th Annual 4th of July Celebration

June 28 - July 4, 2011

Although the presidential election is four months away, it already has people fired up, in some cases fighting mad, to either reelect, or retire, the current occupant of the White House.

And it’s not just about President Obama. People are particularly divided over the “issues” of this election as well. The Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, as some call it; immigration/amnesty; the economy; gay marriage — mention any one of those subjects, and you’ll get an earful, one way or another. Tennesseans of all political stripes have strong opinions about just about everything.

But the arguments and the acrimony expressed today are nothing compared to the political struggle that enveloped the state during the hot, sweltering summer of 1920. That struggle was the famous battle over ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, the Women’s Suffrage Amendment.

And what a donnybrook it was, played out before a breathless nation, reported all around the world by an assemblage of reporters from every major newspaper in the country.

The battle for women’s voting rights in Tennessee had actually begun, sort of, in the late 1800’s. A Women’s Suffrage League

was organized in Memphis in 1889, but was considered by most observers to be no more than a novelty, but another was formed in Maryville, in 1893, followed by a third chapter in Nashville the following year. By 1897, there were 10 of them in Tennessee, and their influence had grown to the point that at the Tennessee Centennial Exposition held that year they actually had a special “Women’s Suffrage Day.”

The movement was strongest in the cities, among the more “progressive” educated citizens; they thought giving women the right to vote would help “clean up politics.”

But in spite of pockets of support across the state, the rural dominated legislature remained wary of the concept. It was an idea whose time had clearly come, however, and by 1915, the suffragists began to see limited success in the legislature. This gave rise to a rival organization, funded by railroad, liquor and manufacturing interests. Manufacturers feared that women voters would demand higher wages for female workers and they might also demand that the state enact child labor laws. Liquor interests felt, rightly so, that women had been responsible for national prohibition. They feared

that if women got to vote, the state would never see an end to it.

The tide of history was too strong, nonetheless, and in 1919 the legislature gave women the right to vote in presidential and local elections, but not state contests. They held out as to their own offices, preferring not to take their chances with women voters. It sounds absurd today, to have bifurcated women’s right to vote like that, but at the time, giving women even a limited franchise was something no other Southern state had done. Suffragists cheered the progress.

But the real battle for the woman’s vote was yet to come. In Washington, that same year, Congress passed the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which gave women in America the right to vote in every election, everywhere in the country. As soon as it was ratified by three-fourths of the states, 36 at the time, it would become the law of the land. An easy, and early, approval by the required number of states was predicted.

But it was not to be. By the summer of 1920, only 35 states had ratified it, and of the few yet to vote on the issue, most seemed to be definite no votes. Only in “progressive” Tennessee did the suffragists see a

possibility of success.Early in June they

petitioned the governor, Albert H. Roberts, to call a special session of the legislature to take up the measure, but Roberts, in the middle of a hotly contested contest for reelection, demurred. Undeterred, they appealed to President Wilson to intervene, and he did, writing a letter to Roberts, 92 years ago this week, imploring him to call the special session and support women’s suffrage. Under the president’s pressure, Roberts relented, and issued

a call for a special session, but he cagily scheduled it for August the 9th, four days after the gubernatorial primary, which was, in those days, considered tantamount to election.

Immediately after winning the contest, but only barely, he came out in favor of universal suffrage and urged the legislature to ratify the amendment.

For the next two months, Tennesseans witnessed, and participated in, a battle royale between suffragists and anti-suffragists. Partisans from all parts of the state, and the

nation, as well as reporters from nearly every newspaper in the country, converged on Nashville. The Capitol City’s long hot summer was about to get even hotter.

The suffragists and their supporters wore yellow roses, the national symbol of the suffrage movement, in their lapels, and the anti-suffragists, not to be outdone, countered by wearing American Beauty red roses, the symbol, they said, of femininity, in theirs.

The stage was set, and the battle lines were drawn.

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BY STEVE SHORTGibson Co. Budget

Director Robert “Butch” Shelton will talk to county commissioners this week about the new 2012-13 budget which is still in the development stages.

The budget may include a proposed 4 percent pay raise for employees and a plan to move Juvenile Court from the courthouse to the old county jail building, which would be renovated.

The commission was set to reconvene from recess for a special called meeting this week, Monday night, June 25 at 6 p.m. at the Agri-Complex in Trenton. The meeting came after the press deadline for this week’s edition.

The meeting was also to allow approval of several budget line item transfers and to review several late-filed resolutions.

Late Filed Resolution No. 1 adopts a continuation

budget for Fiscal Year 2011-12, because the commission will not adopt a new budget by June 30, 2012.

Figures show the county with a General Fund balance of nearly $3.9 million as of May 31, 2012, and a Hwy Dept. fund balance of $1.16 million as of May 30, 2012.

As of May 31, 2012, the county’s General Fund expenditures were exceeding revenues by about $300,000. The county draws funds from the fund balance to offset deficit spending.

“We are still looking at current year expenditures and transfers on a daily basis,” said Mr. Shelton about the new budget. “We probably won’t have (those figures) until the actual budget meeting on July 9, 2012.”

“The financial issues that cause the most concern are health insurance costs, increases in ambulance

call volume, fire fighter equipment needs, and job growth,” said Mr. Shelton.

The commission will consider granting county employees a 4 percent pay increase in the coming year, another step in a multiyear attempt to increase the average pay of Gibson Co. employees by 10 percent over three years, bringing them in line with other Tennessee counties comparable in population.

“Salaries will be addressed, remembering the commitment made some five years ago with the 2% and 3% (increases) which have been implemented,” Shelton said. “Now in this 2012-13 budget year a 4 % (increase will) fulfill the commitment given to the department heads for their distribution.”

Commissioners will consider spending about $1.5 million total to fund several

County Commission hears about budget this week

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I mean anything, even if it includes breaking out the old toolbox,” Witherspoon says, walking off camera and reappearing in work clothes pulling a tiered toolbox. “So come to Gibson Co. You’ll be glad you did.”

The site also has a video testimonial by Ed Zelenka, plant manager of Chicago Metallic in Humboldt, a baking pan manufacturer in Gibson Co. for 22 years.

“Gibson Co. is small town friendly with big city talent and workforce,” Mr. Zelenka says. He says while some people retire to Arizona or Florida, he has chosen Tennessee as his home and retirement place.

Zelenka says ninety percent of his employees, whom he describes as “good and loyal people,” have worked at the plant 20 or more years. He says the county has welding shops, tool and die shops, and tool and die makers to meet industrial needs. “The talent is there; the willingness to work is there,” says Zelenka. Local industrial supply shops will augment their inventory to provide items needed by firms, he adds. “Community involvement is just fantastic; I’ve never

seen anything like that,” he says.

The new webpage is handsomely designed with easy to find pull down menus and sections on Buildings and Sites, Site Selection, Target Industry, Location Logistics, and Quality of Life.

“Gibson County, TN makes doing business here an efficient and cost-effective choice for industry,” the webpage notes. “Low taxes, property costs and relative wages make the costs of doing business competitive in the global marketplace. Gibson Co. also offers enormous incentive programs for taxes, energy efficiency programs and more.”

“This website is meant to assure future prospects that Gibson Co. is manufacturing/business friendly and has everything they will need to be successful if they choose us,” Mayor Witherspoon said about the new site. He produced and directed the videos with help from Younger & Associates in Jackson. “My thanks to Kayla and the gang for their help,” he said.

“(The site) also allows us to consolidate the county’s economic development

information, such as work f o r c e a v a i l a b i l i t y a n d available sites and buildings in one, easy to access site,” he added. “I want to especially thank Chicago Metallic plant manager Ed Zelenka for so graciously agreeing to do a video testimonial telling of his experience moving here with his company from Chicago in 1989.”

The site describes the county’s workforce as having a range of skill levels and customized training options. Gibson Co. offers prospective industries these advantages: a large, available and skill-diverse workforce; abundant available land and buildings; excellent highway, rail and air transportation access; proximity to major automotive manufacturers; lower than average industry wage rates; abundant, low-cost energy; and a competitive industrial incentive matrix.

“As all counties now do, we have targeted industry segments such as automotive and new energy,” said Witherspoon. “But this site is intended to recruit any business, whether they create five jobs or five hundred. We are certainly not picky. We need jobs, period.”

SALES PITCH TO INDUSTRY - “Gibson County works” is the slogan for a new, eye-catching webpage designed to lure industrial firms to the county. Mayor Tom Witherspoon directed and produced video segments for the site, designed by Younger & Associates and located online at www.gibsoncountyworks.com.The website features a video testimonial by Ed Zelenka, plant manager of Chicago Metallic in Humboldt. He describes Gibson County as “small town friendly with big city talent and workforce.”

“The website has been very well received by our economic development partners,

and it has been through their involvement that it has the appeal it does,” Witherspoon added. “I

strongly feel we have a second-to-none recruitment tool in this site. Now we want to get out and push it.”

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GCSD board approves $25.7 million budgetfrom page 1

Local Option Sales Tax rate in 1963 with the monies being split evenly between the cities and school districts.

The cities of Medina, Milan, Humboldt, Trenton and Kenton adopted the higher percentage in the 1990s and kept the extra half-percent for city coffers rather than sending the revenues to the county trustee’s office to be distributed throughout the county. Voters in those cities were not eligible to vote for the referendum.

As Cunningham toured the county pushing the county-wide sales tax rate, he shared figures with neighboring school districts that showed the increase in Local Option Sales Tax to be equivalent to a 13-cent property tax rate that would generate $350,000 for GCSD. School systems secure Local Option Sales Tax money by meeting state-mandated average daily attendance rates each

month. Gibson County serves the most number of students among the special school districts in the county and should gain the most increased revenue from the new sales tax rate.

The 2.5-percent salary increase for certified employees will be provided by the State of Tennessee, Cunningham noted.

The school board passed the first reading of the budget 6-0. Chairperson Sara Meals was absent.

The bulk of the meeting’s lengthy agenda focused on money.

Board members voted 6-0 to keep the portion the district pays toward retired employees’ health insurance at $25,000. GCSD pays 18 percent of a retired employee’s single health insurance premium from the time the employee retires until he/she reaches age 65. The state pays 45 percent. Cunningham said the district will have 31 participants enrolled in its retired employees’ plan

and estimated the cost to fund 100 percent at almost $30,000.

By capping it at $25,000, the district will pro-rate based on the number of years an employee worked at GCSD.

“My concern is if we don’t cap it, it’s an unlimited expenditure,” said Steven Tate, board vice chairman.

Bid approvalsCopy Paper- The board

awarded Contract Paper Co. its copy paper contract for $19,577.53.

Cameras/Cabling- The board awarded EduTech for its camera contract, which includes 22 cameras and two 16-channel digital video recorders for the additions at Medina Middle School. EduTech submitted a $21,195 bid. Volunteer Technology won the cabling contract for the project with its bid $49,873.

Re-roofing- The board approved a $23,540 bid from Watson Roofing to reroof a section over the library area at Medina

Elementary School.Concession stand- The

board approved a change order that will increase the size of a concession stand to be used by Medina Middle School and South Gibson County High School at the Hornets’ Nest in Medina. Lashlee-Rich, the district’s Construction Manager for SGCHS and the current MMS additions, originally provided board members with dimensions that school officials decided were too small for the concession stand.

Greer Lashlee told the board Lashlee-Rich looked at concession stands at Trinity Christian Academy and Crockett County High School to get ideas for the

Medina facility.“They’re both much

larger than this facility here, but it was a good place to start,” Lashlee said. “We think we’ve got it down about as tight as we can. It’s none too big. I think it’s adequate.”

The concession stand will include men’s and women’s bathroom facilities. The women’s restroom will have five toilets and two sinks, and the men’s room will have one toilet, two urinals, and two sinks.

Last year, South Gibson County’s first year to compete in varsity football, the boosters used a portable building as the concession stand, and the school rented port-a-johns.

Lashlee said while he hopes to have the $149,000 project completed in time for the beginning of football season, the company has a back-up plan to move the existing portable building down a few feet and keep it available for use until the permanent structure is completed. The existing portable will be used for storage after the new stand is completed.

Lashlee-Rich and David Brown, an architect with Kaatz, Binkley, Jones & Morris, have donated their services for the project, saving the district $36,000-$41,000.

Cunningham said the change order is built into the next year’s budget.

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We encourage you to enter as many dishes as you like. We look forward to tasting the delicious dishes, as we enjoy good fellowship! Don’t forget to mark your calendars for July 1st for the ‘Taste of Dyer.’ Judging begins at 2 p.m. and tasting begins after the cantata is over.

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announces a new category this year for the Fourth of July parade. It is ‘kooky’ float category. This is for anything and everything that is ‘kooky.’

Other categories are: floats-six feet and over; horses; marching groups; motorcycles; floats-six feet and under; miscellaneous vehicles; antique vehicles; decorated vehicles and antique tractors.

The parade line up will be at 8 a.m. at the City Lumber

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GOSPEL MEETING AT YORKVILLE CHURCH OF CHRIST

You are invited to attend a gospel meeting July 1-6 at the Yorkville Church of Christ beginning Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. and each evening at 7:30 p.m. There will be a potluck meal directly following Sunday morning services. Monday through Thursday at 6 p.m. there will be a free meal provided. Monday night will be pizza; Tuesday night-spaghetti; Wednesday night – barbeque; Thursday night – hamburgers and hotdogs. Friday night there will be homemade ice cream directly following services.

Another weekend has passed and it was a busy one. We had a really good crowd for church Sunday. Lynn Greene and Ricky Littleton had birthdays last week and brought their money so our funds have really increased! Thomas Littleton from Iowa is visiting his grandparents, Riley and Jean for several weeks and was with them at church today.

Also, Joe and Brenda Ledsinger were in town for the Griggs-Whitehead wedding and are spending a few days with Jo Griggs. Good to have them at Bethpage. Tina and Janice played, “He,” during quiet time. Call to worship was, “This is the Day.”

Bro James talked to the preacher’s pals about how we all

have one body, but all bodies come together to make up the church. Offertory music was, “As The Deer.”

Bro James preached from Romans 12:1-3 on the subject, “What is True, What is False.”

His Sunday night sermon was, “God Calls the People,” with the text being Haggai 1:3-12.

Bethpage folks, two reminders: if you still have baby bottles out for the Birth Choice fundraiser, please turn

them in. Also, the stock of goods in the food pantry is getting low and we need to replenish those items, as we want to be able to respond to those who need help. Pick up some extra stuff when you go grocery shopping and bring it on down to the church.

What an occasion we celebrated on Saturday as Bethany Griggs and Ben Whitehead exchanged their vows in a beautiful ceremony in the presence of a church full of

family and friends. A wonderful reception followed in the activities building. Congratulations to this fine young couple as they begin their married life together. I understand they were going to New Orleans and board a ship for a Caribbean cruse for their honeymoon.

Hey Ryan and Chad, sorry I listed you as Smithson’s instead of McMackin last week, but I am getting old you know. Anyway you are half Smithson so I guess I was half right.

From the Pastor: Read Proverbs 3:5-6.... God doesn’t always answer our prayers to match our request, but He always answers His people.

Did you read your Bible today? Thank God we still have that freedom and privilege to do so. Let’s take advantage of that right and honor God by reading His word.

Lee Meeks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Meeks and Amanda Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Costom were married on May 30 in a private ceremony in Jamaica where they spent their weeklong honeymoon on the beautiful island touring the many tropical sites. On June 23, the young couple was honored with a reception at the home of the groom’s cousins, Janie and Jodie Little’s home near Kenton. The one hundred plus friends and family members who were in attendance to celebrate the couple’s union enjoyed a delicious cookout including BBQ and all the usual fixings as well as dancing the night away to the music of the Tyler Bailey Band of Nashville. Guests from several states came to honor the newlyweds, some of which were old classmates, teammates, former coaches and childhood friends. In addition to the bride’s parents; Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Costom of Cincinnatti, Ohio; the groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Meeks of Kenton were the groom’s Aunt Pat (Crowell) and Uncle Tommy Bing; Aunt Martha Ayers of Dyer; Aunt Margaret Tubbs and Aunt Betty Bailey, both of Jack’s Creek; former basketball coaches at GCCHS, Scott Bowlin of Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Chris Nelson of McKenzie. The Meeks’ make their home in Union City with their son Braxton. Congratulations to the new couple on their nuptials and wishes for a very long and happy “ever after.”The congregations of the Kenton Church of Christ and Christian Chapel Church of Christ joined together last Saturday evening for a joyous time of Christian fellowship. With the men doing the cooking, they all gathered out back of the Kenton Church of Christ under the shade grilling hamburgers and hotdogs as the ladies kept cool inside. They topped off their delicious meal with a special dessert of homemade

ice cream and cake. It was a wonderful and leisurely time of fellowship that is sure to be repeated soon.The Kenton White Squirrel Festival will feature six days filled with events in which there will be something for everyone.On Friday evening the festivities will begin with a co-ed softball tournament, a special tribute to our military on Saturday morning with a flag ceremony and breakfast at the Kenton Youth Center, followed on Sunday evening with a community worship service at the Kenton gym, open house at the Kenton businesses and a grand marshal reception at the First State Bank on Monday. Tuesday will feature a spaghetti supper and bingo at the Kenton Gym. The final day will be on Wednesday beginning in the early a.m. with a 5K run, a parade, games for kids, and culminating with a street dance with the grand finale fireworks show at 10 p.m. Make your plans now to attend and enjoy the community celebration of our country’s independence!Steve and Janice Meeks celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary last week. Married in the Kenton Youth Center, they have spent many years living in Kenton. Congratulations Steve and Janice! May you enjoy many more years together. Food for thought: The power of love is like no other. Through it we’ve the power to forgive our brother. We can lift a friend, or help a stranger. We can pray for others facing danger. Love is the power to bring about change, in us, our city, or on any stage. “Love covers a multitude of sin.” Let’s open our hearts, for true love to come in.Prayer List: Deannie Watkins, Robbie Glisson, Charles Emrich, Dewey Bradley, Liam Sims, Jerry Williams, Terry Sweat, Ronnie Lamar, Eurby Sanders, Jesse and Elaine Davidson, Carol and Bobby Primrose, Henry and Cathy Herane, Paul Hughes, and Brian Hughey.

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A sprain occurs when ligaments are stretched or torn, commonly in the area of the ankle. A strain occurs when a muscle or tendon is stretched or torn, commonly in the lower back or hamstring. Ligaments are a connective tissue, connecting one bone to another. Tendons connect muscles to bones. Both sprains and strains cause pain, swelling, and limitations of movement of the affected area. Bruising may occur in association with sprains, while strains may be accompanied by muscle spasms.

Properly warming-up prior to exercise can help to prevent both sprains and strains. Sprained ankles can be managed with RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation). Rest can be achieved through the use of crutches or avoiding placing weight on the affected ankle. Ice may be applied every couple of hours at fifteen minute intervals to decrease swelling in the affected area. Wrapping the ankle with a bandage can also reduce swelling. Also, the affected foot should be raised above the level of the heart. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (Advil, Motrin), or acetaminophen (Tylenol) may be suggested by a physician to relieve pain. If the injury is severe, a brace or splint may be used to stabilize the affected area. Surgery may be needed to correct the injury.

Keely Mill by Dianne Hamlin

Our Sunday school hour began with Stephen Fields leading us in the hymn, “ When I See the Blood”. Keith Hamlin led us in opening prayer. Everyone dismissed to their classes. Christy Skelton opened the adult class in prayer before teaching us our lesson, “The Loyalty Dare.” from Joshua 14-15. Someone is always watching what we do and how we live. Does your life serve as a challenge to others to be loyal to God from start to finish? Keith Hamlin led us in our closing prayer.Rejoice in the Lord always.

Our Sunday morning worship hour began with Elaine Fields playing the piano and Mike Fields and our VBS choir leading us in the beautiful hymn, “Amazing Grace.” Dakota Warren opened services in prayer. Bro. Steve welcomed everyone and made announcements. We had a time of giving praise reports. Everyone enjoyed their time of meet and greet with our church family and visitors.

It is VBS time at Keely Mill and Wednesday night began with a hayride. On Friday night a lock-in was held in the fellowship hall.

There was a time of learning praise songs and for our special music we were blessed as the choir was full and they sang, “East to West” and “Who Am I”.Children’s church was dismissed to Jennifer Fields.Bro. Steve’s message, “Treasures in Your Life,” was from the scriptures in the book of Jude 17-25. Mike Fields dismissed services in prayer as the hymn, “Just As I Am,” was sung.Our discipleship training hour began with the hymn Just As I Am.Christy Skelton opened class in prayer. Mike Fields did a good job teaching us our lesson The Battle Plan of Prayer from Ephesians 6:18. Keith Hamlin closed us in prayer. Our Sunday night worship hour began with the hymn The Old Rugged Cross. Bro. Steve blessed us with our special music The Anchor Holds before delivering our message “Inexcusable” from Romans 2:1. Services dismissed with everyone singing the hymn His Way With Thee.We thank the Lord for all the visitors we had on Sunday.

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“Come, let us go up and worship our God.” This is what our Lord desires for us to do. He wants us to worship Him and Him only.

It was great to Mark Paschal back with us today and pray that he will continue to get better each day. Remember that James White is in the nursing home in Trenton. Lucy Paschal continues to recover from Knee surgery.

Our gospel meeting with Coy Hatchock will begin on Monday, August 13th through Thursday the 16th. Let us begin to make our plans to attend and invite others.

The Bible plainly teaches that a Christian is saved and has eternal life. (Acts 2:47, John 3:36) But the Bible also teaches that heaven is yet future. (1 Peter 1:3-5) The Christian lives in hope of eternal life. (Titus 1:2) Because salvation in heaven is prospective and conditional, the Christian, having obtained fellowship with God, must maintain it: We must not only “get saved,” we must “keep” ourselves saved. Satan’s desire is that we all be lost. He seeks to devour us as a roaring lion. The Christian can sin so as to be lost. (Acts 8:18-25, Hebrews 6:4-6)

The Christian is continually involved in a spiritual warfare. There is a real enemy that must be dealt with. (1 Peter 5:8-9, Ephesians 6:12) The Christian

must “reach” forward to the goal. (Philippians 3:12-14) A complacent Christian is a contradiction in terms – “work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.” (Philippians 2:12) God does not want us to be lost! That is why He sent His Son! God is our friend – He is on our side, and is willing and able to help us remain true to Him. God has anticipated and graciously supplies our every spiritual need. (Ephesians 1:3)

With God for us, we need not fear losing our salvation against our will. (John 10:28-29) No one can take us from God’s hand. Sadly, though, many jump from the safety of God’s hand. God is our helper – He provides us with what we need in this spiritual warfare with Satan. Christians can be secure in Christ, but conditionally so. It is based upon our obedience to God! Christians are exhorted to avail themselves of God’s help in remaining faithful. The Bible gives us many admonitions to remain faithful.

In next week’s article, we look at some of these admonitions. I pray that God will help keep us faithful so we can have a home with Him in heaven. What a glorious day that will be! We will have completed our life’s journey, hopefully one that has been with God by our side.

RUTHERFORD 1ST BAPTIST VBSIt’s Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church, Rutherford,

like you’ve never experienced before! Children age 3 through grade 6 are admitted free. Dinner is at 5:30 p.m., and VBS is 6-8 p.m. July 16-20. Pre-registration and Kick-Off Celebration is Sunday, July 15 at 6 p.m. Pre-registration is required to ride the bus. Call 5665-6159 or visit our website at www.facebook.com/firstbaptistrutherford for more information. Amazing Wonders Aviation will be an event to remember! Come join us!

DSC ROOK TOURNAMENT The Rook Tournament will be Saturday, June 30 at 10 a.m. at

the VFW in Dyer. Everyone is invited to attend.

DSC MOVIE There will be a movie playing Thursday night, June 28 in

downtown Dyer. Grab your chairs, family and come enjoy the outdoor movie.

KENTON WHITE SQUIRREL FESTIVAL The City of Kenton’s White Squirrel Festival will be honoring

the veterans this Saturday, June 30th at 8 a.m. at the Kenton Youth Center. There will be the raising of the flag along with a short ceremony. Breakfast will be provided and all veterans are invited to attend.

RUTHERFORD DAVY CROCKETT CABIN The Rutherford Revised History Book is on sale for $15. All

proceeds go to the much needed repairs of the cabin. The books are available at the cabin and the City Hall. Also the Crockett family helped pay for the cabin to be air conditioned. There will be a bus load of Crockett descendents at the cabin and in the area Friday, July 6th after their reunion in Paris Landing.

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Summer has arrived and it has certainly been some very hot days. Although it was hot, we had a wonderful day at St. Paul Sunday. The youth department had charge of the devotion and provided the music. The special selection was, “God Made Me Who I Am.”

They did a fantastic job. Tracella Pitts was the worship leader. Rev. Michelle Skinner delivered the message. Her topic, “Just Keep on Living,” was found in Ecclesiastes 12:1-7. She gave Bible based instructions to the youth to live by.

We were happy to have Mrs. Marilyn Bradford and a friend of Vivian Moore to worship with us. Mrs. Bradford has been wanting to hear Michelle preach for

a long time.Lil Sarah and the People to

People Group will be home Saturday, June 30. I will surely be glad.

Rev. Henry Banks is a patient at Gibson General Hospital in Trenton. His son, Bruce, and Harold and Pearl Banks and John and Minnie Mays have been visiting him. Cathy Bailey has finally got to come back home. Her brother, Steve Bailey of Iowa, is staying with her a few days.

Carl Brooks of Texas visited the Brooks family in Union City, Trenton and Milan recently. He also visited his friend, Rodney Alford. Carl works for a pharmaceutical company and eh was working in Nashville and Murfreesboro, TN.

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Welcome to June 20, first day of summer and the temperature affirms that.

With the leaders attending the Southern Baptist Convention, Jane Forsyth presided. We had fifteen faithful attendees. Jane Forsyth gave the opening prayer.

After food and

fellowship, “Happy birthday,” was sung to Kay Rayfield and Lisa Kirk led by Shirley Shull and Anne Thompson.

Prayer concerns were voiced for Dusty Smith, Jeff Wynne, Edna Hamley, James Oliver, Katherine Davis, Barbara Watson, Betty Turner, Lisa Needham, Betty Luten,

Alice Ernest, Joe Thompson and Jane Forsyth, led by Anne Thompson. Also, a praise for Sue Frieze.

Shirley Shull led the group singing, “Tell It to Jesus,” and “Heaven Came Down,” with a special by Jean Baker entitled, “Whatever It Takes.”

Jean Baker dismissed the group.

What a great weekend for Cloras Chapel CPCA in Dyer, TN. The program on Saturday night at Yorkville Community Center was a great success. We had a wonderful time! We enjoyed the SWAG Choir, the New Kingdom Aires, and the Faithful Messengers. We would like to thank all who participated and attended. May God continue to keep you and bless you. Sunday was a great day also. Elder Keith Harris and Sister Peggy Bonds taught Sunday school. Morning worship was very inspiring. Evangelist Valerie Seals brought us the message in song. Valerie had a massive stroke in 2005 and cannot talk, but she could sing the words of spiritual songs

that God put in her heart. Everyone was filled with joy. The spirit of the Lord was truly in the house.

We had visitors from Jackson, TN and Valerie’s therapist, Amanda Wiley, accompanied her with the songs. God is so good!

Pastor Myles was quite elated and filled with the Holy Spirit. Sunday afternoon the youth of Cloras Chapel was in charge. Minister Antonio Robinson and Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church were our special guest. Boy did Antonio preach! His title was, “Which God Will You Serve?” The Oak Grove choir sang and we had a good time. Sister Yvette Brown was so happy and proud of her son. Certificates

and gifts were presented to the youth and advisers and Sister Shinnell Ivie received a plaque for her dedicated work for the youth.

Please continue to pray for Sister Gladys Finch and Elder Ronald McNeil who are patients in Jackson General Hospital. They both are improving!

Please be careful of the heat. We are having some very hot days.

Senior citizens are having a good time on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 -11:00 a.m. at Cloras Chapel. All senior citizens are welcome. Cloras Chapel says, “Have a good week and be safe.” Please reach out and touch somebody’s hands and make this world a better place if you can.

Edmonds, Rev. Henry Banks, Rev. John Brooks, John Mays, L.M. Bardwell, Preston White, John Mitchell, Charlie L. White, Martha Simpson, Cathy Bailey, Mary L. Mays, Robin Glissen, and Barbara White. Please remember them in your prayers.

Those having birthdays this week are: Gaylon Moore, Anthony (Tony) Alford, and Charlie Roscoe Simpson. We wish them happy birthday.

Those having wedding anniversaries this month are: Rev. and Mrs. Willie Pounds, Stacy and Kalesia Pitts, Ronald and Yolonda Banks, Dan and Stacie Belmont, and Jason and Sharon White, and Gary and Keshia Banks. We wish them more happy years together. God bless and have a good week.

“Wait on the Lord: be of good courage and he shall strengthen thine heart; wait, I say, on the Lord.” (Psalms 27:14)

If someone were to ask me what my favorite scripture was, I’m sure I couldn’t answer but I’m equally sure that this one would be on the top of the list. I love the Word of God because it comforts when I need comfort, it convicts me when I need convicted, it slices to bits any of those fiery darts that Satan hurls at me, and it tells me how loved I am by a wonderful and awesome God of mercy who will always come when I wait on Him.

Brother Paul Davidson preached on Hebrews 4:12-16 this Sunday.

“For the Word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do. Seeing then that we have a great high priest, which is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. For we have not an high priest that cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”

The Word of God doesn’t take long to wield its power and cut to our hearts. It will divide us in half –spirit from soul (mind, will, intellect). It always knows your true heart. You cannot hide yourself from the Word of God. This scripture tells us we’re never alone. That privacy you think you have is a lie. God is

always, always, always with you in everything you do. (Scary, huh?) Everything you’re going through, have gone through, and will ever go through, Jesus has already been there, done that, and bought the T-shirt. Yet, He took the high ground in every single situation and He did it without sin. So, we should be able to come boldly before the throne of grace to ask for mercy knowing we will receive said mercy and He will give us grace to walk through every situation of our lives the way He would want us to… If we ask Him. But we must come boldly – not like a whimpering little coward who has no faith in the Word of God. And guess what? If you don’t read it, you can’t know what it says and if you don’t know what it says, then you don’t know what promises He has made to you and you’re kind of like a person who has been given a large inheritance but simply won’t ever get around to opening that piece of mail that Aunt Susie sent to you a month before she died. So, if you’re a Christian and not living an abundant life, it’s probably your fault. Read and apply the Word of God to your life.

And what is the difference between soul and spirit and why does

it need dividing? Your soul is made up of your mind, will, and intellect. It’s probably full of the world and its ideas. But your spirit – that’s the new you. Upon being born again, we have a new spirit. We have to feed and nurture that spirit. We do this by doing new things – praying, reading our Bibles, going to church, worshipping, reaching out to others. These are all things that cause our spirits to grow. And the Word of God pierces even unto the dividing asunder to the dividing asunder of our worldly thinking and our spirit. It is vital that we read the word of God!

Pray for an addict this week and pray for those in prisons. Did you know that there are at least seven million inmates in the U.S.? Wonder how many of them are lost? Most of those are there because they were addicted to something. Lift them up in prayer this week and while you’re at it, dear Christian friend, ask God if there’s something you can do. You know, the Bible tells us that if we visit one in prison, we have done so unto the Lord. If Jesus were imprisoned, wouldn’t you write Him a letter or at least pray for Him? And remember – when the path ahead of us is washed away, God will give us wings.

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When you’re ready, please read I Samuel 11:10.

But wait! What happened before that? Why did they say that?

Saul removed the yoke from the oxen. He cut it into pieces and sent the pieces of yoke throughout the coasts of Israel by the messengers. Saul’s message: “Whoever

won’t come out and follow Saul and Samuel, his oxen will be cut up as this yoke.” In one accord, the people came out with Saul. The new military message: “You’ll have help by noon tomorrow.” Now Saul is a king with an army who will fight for the people and for family. (I Samuel 11:7-8) The men of Jabesh know that they’ve got an army on their side. So what would the men of Jabesh say to Nahash the terrorist? That was verse 10.

Nahash the terrorist has no connection to the God of covenant. The Ammonites know hearts of man. (I Samuel 10:26) Nahash doesn’t know the living God. Nahash cannot see

behind the scenes of war. Before dawn, Saul’s army raided the enemy camp of Ammonites before the enemy knew what happened. The enemy was conquered before noon. The few that were left ran away in terror. (I Samuel 10:26, 11:11) (See Deuteronomy 28:7)

Saul is a worshiper of God and thereby powerful through the spirit of God. Every battle doesn’t require a war, but when the situation is set before us, we need the weapons of our warfare to be prepared! (Proverbs 29:18) Are we read up? (Joshua 1:8) Prayed up? Fasted? (Matthew 6) Do we believe our prayers touch the heart of God? (I John 5:12-15)

“For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh.” (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds.)

(2 Corinthians 10:3-4) KJV

“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” (Ephesians 6:10-12) KJV

JESSIE LOU LANDRUM Dyer - Mrs. Jessie Lou Landrum, 84, of Dyer, passed

away from this life on June 24, at Dyer Nursing Home. Funeral services for Mrs. Landrum were conducted June 27, in the chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home in Dyer with Bro. Don Barnett officiated with interment following in Oakwood Cemetery of Dyer.

Mrs. Landrum was born January 8, 1928, in Rutherford; the daughter of the late John Wilson and Jessie Wade Grant Davis. She retired from Brown Shoe Company and also worked for Meals on Wheels with the State of Tennessee.

Mrs. Jessie Landrum is survived by her spouse, H.D. Landrum; one daughter, Janice Barron and spouse Waymon; one daughter-in-law, Pat Landrum; three grandchildren, Michael Landrum, Scott Little, and Brent Little; twelve great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren and one sister, JoAnn Roberson. She was preceded in death by her daughter Linda Little, her son Jimmy Landrum, and two grandsons, Barry and Anthony Barron.

Karnes & Son Funeral Home was honored to serve the family of Mrs. Jessie Lou Landrum.

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Friday evening’s installation service was amazing! We certainly enjoyed the visit of many of our friends and neighbors, but we especially enjoyed the visitation of the Spirit of God among us! Bro. Brown preached the message “The Seed and the Soil,” taking his text from the parable of the Sower in Matthew. We should be careful not to miss out opportunities to share the gospel. Bro. Brown asked the old question “Is the glass half full or half empty?” Then he used an unexpected illustration to help us gauge how we look at things. He asked us to consider a pile of manure. Most people only see just that: a pile of manure. Then he told us that one little boy supposedly said, “Maybe there’s a pony somewhere in there!” I hope you smiled just now as you read that line. We certainly laughed Friday night.

After preaching for a time, Bro. Brown called Bro. Lloyd Hardy and Bro. Chuck Hardy to the front. He took a scarf from Jerusalem – a mantle – and placed it first around the neck of Bro. Lloyd Hardy. After talking about the years that Brother and Sister Lloyd Hardy had served, he threw it down on the floor. Brother Chuck Hardy picked it up. Bro. Brown likened it to what happened with Elijah and Elisha. Elisha was there to pick up Elijah’s mantle and move forward in the ministry.

The adult Sunday school lesson was taught this week by Sis. Diane Graves. The lesson, entitled “Joseph, The Child of Vision,” was a fitting follow-up to the sermon we heard Friday night. We have a vision for this community to belong to God and he directed by him! After the classes were all back in the sanctuary, the congregation heard from two young men who attended the Senior High Youth Camp in Bon Aqua, TN this past week. This was the first year for Junior Gilpatrick to attend and he thoroughly enjoyed himself and reported that he received the Holy Ghost! Ethan Graves, an annual attendee, was deeply moved during the camp meetings. His sincere testimony demonstrated that the preaching and the prayer he experienced last week had impacted his burden to work for God. We expect to hear more good things from those attending camp meeting this week.

Sunday morning’s sermon entitled “A Living Sacrifice” was preached by Pastor Hardy. His text was taken from Acts 1:!-5 and Romans 12:1. Many references were brought from Foxes book of Martyrs displaying how much sacrifice has been made throughout the years for the sake of the gospel. Sunday evening’s sermon was brought to us by Brother Christian Paulhus. It was called “What You Do When WhatYou Do Is No Longer Enough.” We read from Psalms 91: 1-11 and John 10:10. Some times our daily plans will suddenly take an unexpected turn. If our usual coping methods do not work, if our normal solutions fail us, we must run To him. He is our strong tower, and he is the help we need when what we do is no longer enough!


Sports & EducationLady Pioneers held their annual basketball camp

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BY LORI CATHEYThe Gibson County Lady

Pioneers held their annual Individual Basketball Camp for athletes entering the 1st through 8th grade on June 11 through 15 at Gibson County. The camp was designed to teach the fundamental skills of basketball as well as teach teamwork and good sportsmanship through various drills and games. During the week there were six individual contest winners in two different divisions.

Winners in the Elementary Division were Kaylee Hurst (1 on 1 and Dribble Race), Emily Porter (Free Throw) and Molly Tate (Around the World and Hot Shot)

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LADY PIONEERS BASKETBALL CAMP WINNERS - Winners in the Lady Pioneers basketball camp individual contests were (standing, from left) Kaylee Hurst (1 on 1 and Dribble Race), Riley Jo Tate Middle School Division (1 on 1, Hot Shot, Free Throw and Lay-up), Molly Tate (Around the World and Hot Shot), Madison Baird Middle School Division (Around the World and Dribble Race), Molly Lamar ( Lay-

THE 2012 GIBSON COUNTY LADY PIONEERS INDIVIDUAL BASKETBALL CAMP - Members of

the 2012 Lady Pioneers High School Basketball Team are shown with Campers. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

and Molly Lamar (Lay-up). Winners in the Middle School Division were Madison Baird (Around the World and Dribble Race ) and Riley Jo Tate (1 on 1, Hot Shot, Free Throw and Lay-up). Each camper received a Gibson County Lady Pioneer t-shirt.

Gibson County Head Coach Mitch Wilkes said, “We had enthusiastic campers that are interested in improving their basketball skills.” Coach Wilkes would also like to invite all 6th,7th and 8th grade girls going to any Gibson County Junior High School, to the Gibson County Practice Gym on Monday July the 9th at 9:00 a.m. to improve their basketball skills.

REDBIRDS WIN TOURNAMENT - Leading the Redbirds to a 5-0 record and championship of the 10AAA Division in Jackson Sportsplex June Thunder Tournament held recently were: left to right (front row) Ben McKinney, Dyer; Tanner Snyder, Lake County; Ja’Leon Motley, Trenton; Will Cantrell, Rutherford; Adam Smithson, Kenton; Stephen Overstreet, Kenton; Colton Cloyd, Trenton; (back row) coach Jeremy Cloyd, Trenton; Ethan Goad, Dyer; Luke Lannom, Kenton; Braden Griffin, Union City and coach Kent Smithson, Kenton. The Redbirds improved their tournament record to 26-8-1.

Naturalists Keith Paluso and Evan Myrick presented the Birds of Prey and Snakes to a crowd of about 200 people. Mr. Keith walked around the crowd with a Milk Snake and allowed the kids to touch the reptile. A

up), and Emily Porter (Free Throw). (Photo by Lori Cathey)

Naturalist Program visits Gibson County Memorial Library

Rat Snake (Chicken Snake), Corn Snake, and Mud Snake were introduced also. The audience was allowed to rub the belly of the Mud Snake. Mr. Keith said this snake was rarely seen and hard to find in the wild. It lives in

the bottom of swamps and bayous. The Mud Snake was also ready to shed. Its skin would normally appear black with red marks on its belly but this snake was grey with pink marks on the belly.

Mr. Evan brought the Red Eastern Screech Owl out of her carrier. Her name is “Luna” and she eats frogs. “Luna” was carried through the crowd for an up close look and pictures. “Hooters” the Great Horned Owl was described as a vicious bird. He has the most variable diet. The Great Horned Owl is also known for stealing the nests of other birds even from a Bald Eagle and Red Tail Hawk. The Great Horned Owl has a claw grip of 600 pounds of pressure per square inch. The Grande Finale was the Bald Eagle named “Bly.” The Bald Eagle never becomes tame and eats fish and ducks. His claw grip is between 750 to 1,000 pounds of pressure per square inch.

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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated October 19, 2007, executed by ANNA L GONZALES, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, conveying certain real property therein described to ROBERT M WILSON JR as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, on October 20, 2007, as Instrument No. 90837, in Book 917, at Page 831; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, Notice of the Right to Foreclose (“Notice”) was given in compliance with Tennessee law by the mailing a copy of the Notice to the parties at least sixty (60) days prior to the first publication of the Substitute Trustee’s Sale. WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee on January 3, 2012. 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 July 11, 2012, 11:00 AM at the Gibson County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held At the Gibson County Courthouse, Trenton, TN, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Gibson County, Tennessee, to wit: Beginning at an iron pin in the West margin of Atkins Street, said point being the Southeast corner of Lot 11 and the Northeast corner of this Lot, runs thence South 13 degrees 41 minutes West along the West margin of Atkins Street for 15.6 feet of an iron pin; runs thence South 0 degrees 36 minutes West along said right-of-way for 120.0 feet to an iron pin at the Northeast corner of Lot 15; runs thence North 89 degrees 24 minutes West for 171.9 feet to an iron pin in the East line of the James Atkins farm; runs thence with Atkins East line North 0 degrees 21 minutes East for 135.0 feet of an iron pin located at Lot 11’s Southwest corner; runs thence with Lot 11’s South line South 89 degrees 24 minutes East for 176.8 feet to the point of beginning. PARCEL ID: 157D- D- 011.00 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 706 ATKINS STREET, GIBSON, TN 38338. 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): ANNA L GONZALES 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 COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Substitute Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2-984-0407 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (866) 681-5002 Registered Agent: CT Corporation System 800 South Gay Street, Suite 2021 Knoxville, TN 37929 Tel: (865) 342-3522 TS#: 09-0140921 FEI # 1006.119975 06/20, 06/27, 07/04/2012

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated April 6, 2009, executed by NINA JOHNSON, UNMARRIED, conveying certain real property therein described to QUICK SEARCH INC. as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, on April 15, 2009, as Instrument No. 104342, in Book935, at Page 857; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deedof Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, Notice of the Right to Foreclose (“Notice”) was given in compliance with Tennessee law by the mailing a copy of the Notice to the parties at least sixty (60) days prior to thefirst publication of the Substitute Trustee’s Sale. WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due andpayable, 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 JULY 12, 2012, 11:00 AM at the Gibson County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held At the Gibson County Courthouse, Trenton, TN, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Gibson County, Tennessee, to wit: BEGINNING at a point in the North margin of McKnight Road, which point is in the Southeast corner of W.F. Reasons as recorded in Deed Book 101, page 240, Register’s Office Gibson County, Tennessee and the Southwest corner of the herein described tract; thence from the point of beginning and with the East line of Reasons, North 212.50 feet to a Southeast corner of James R. and Billy Joe McKnight as recorded in Deed Book 110, page 265, Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee; thence with lines of McKnight, the following calls: South 88 degrees 18 minutes 48 seconds East 203.13 feet; South 00 degrees 31 minutes 29 seconds East 210.11 feet to the North margin of McKnight Road; thence with the North margin of McKnight Road, North 89 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 205.00 feet to the beginning. There is located on above described lot, a one story brick home as shown on plat. There is no recorded plat showing setback lines of easements. PARCEL # 156-32.09 PROPERTY ADDRESS: Thestreet address of the property is believed to be 32 MCKNIGHT ROAD, HUMBOLDT, TN 38343. In the event of any discrepancy betweenthis street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): NINA JOHNSON OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; anyunpaid 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 toadjourn 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, withoutrepresentations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USEDFOR THAT PURPOSE. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Substitute Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2-984-0407 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (866) 681-5002 Registered Agent: CT Corporation System 800 South Gay Street, Suite 2021 Knoxville, TN 37929 Tel:(865) 342-3522 TS#: 12-0017247 FEI # 1006.157901 06/20, 06/27, 07/04/2012

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Darryl Holland and wife, Karen Holland to Justin Pugh – Milan

John Blake White to Jamie L. Graves and wife, Shane Jackson – Rutherford

Jerry N. Faulkner and Shelby J. Faulkner Revocable Trust to Connie Miller and wife, Ruth Miller – 9th CD

Michael Helton to Kenneth Bell and wife, Farra Bell – 7th CD

John Elwin Alexander, Jr. and wife, Mamie Warren Alexander to Michael Bell and Kenneth Bell – 21st CD

Deborah S. Ford and Jesse H. Ford, III to Christopher Glenn – Humboldt

John Raines and Jerry Maitland to Ricky Thomas Murry and wife, Doris Jean Murry and Taylor C. Murry – 7th CD

Ben O. Sanford and wife, Mary R. Sanford to John Mark Gonzalez – 7th CD

Don H. Miller and wife, Carolyn G. Miller to Robin Gail Breeden – Trenton

Jones Farms, Inc. to Ricky Ferrell and wife, Christy Ferrell – 18th CD

Lowery Don Laster to Millicent Cathey – 4th CD

Barbara Raichert, Jim Hundley and Frieda B. Thornton to James E. Page and Steve L. Page – 10th and 24th CDs

Frieda B. Thornton to James E. Page and Steve L. Page – 10th and 24th CDs

James Poindexter and wife, Abby Poindexter, f/k/a Abby Ozment to Paul M. Nunley and wife, Jennifer Joy Nunley – Medina

Patricia B. Davison and Rosemary L. Eubanks and Homer Clay Wall, II, by Rosemary Eubanks to Rebecca Gamber and husband, Dustin Gamber – Humboldt

Charles Keith Steele and wife, Michelle Steele and Kenneth Copous and wife, Karen Copous to Charlie Griffin and wife, Jacqulyn Michelle Griffin - 17th CD

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from page 1how we navigate through them ultimately determines who we become. This book is for anyone and everyone who is or has experienced an unexpected turn in their own life.”

Writing his book has added a new dimension to his life. Ken comments about his writing, “I first wanted to write when I was

in college--many, many years ago. But I would have never dreamed my beginnings as a writer would have been as a result of my late wife’s passing. As a way to process my wife’s death, I began to journal, and what started as a few raw and scattered entries, over time, became the core ideas for my first book. Writing Unexpected: Navigating

Life’s Unforeseen Turns, has been a seven year process, and I’m delighted by the feedback from my initial readers.”

Ken lives with his wife, Missy, in Maple Grove, Minnesota and has three adult children, Nicloe, Britton, and step-son Mychael. He is the son of Pastor James and Joyce Roberts of Dyer.

Roberts to participate in Dyer Station Art, Crafts

Duncan’s Pharmacy, which he ran until 2007 when he retired.

Duncan is married to the former Karen Dodson and has five children; Paige,

Brandon, Drew, Kristen and Logan.

Doug has always been proud of his service to his country and being able to serve people in his own city and community. We are glad

to have him as a part of our community and grateful for his talent of service.

Please join us for our opening ceremony and kick-off a week of great fun and festivities.

from page 1Dyer Station kicks off

big ticket “capital projects, including renovation of the old jail so the Juvenile Court can be relocated from the courthouse basement.

“Due to safety issues, the size of the court and storage of documents, capital projects will included the need to move Juvenile Court to the old jail, which would be renovated,” said Shelton. “Other items are two, special ambulances for larger patients, additional

Ken will be presenting his book during the first week of July on three occasions. He will be speaking at the Sunday morning service at the Dyer First Assembly of God Church on July 1, and he will also be present to sign copies of his new book at the Dyer Station Arts and Crafts in the Park on July 4. On Sunday moring, July 8th, Ken will also be

speaking where his father currently serves as pastor at the First Assembly of God Church in Trimble, TN.

Ken is looking forward to sharing his experiences with old friends and making new friends.

To learn more about Ken’s life as a pastor, teacher, author, and coach visit his personal website at www.kenlroberts.com.

Sheriff Dept. patrol cars, and fire fighter equipment needs, totaling about $1.5 million, which we can borrow at a good interest rate.”

Last year the county had a budget of about $15 million in expenses, including a 3% pay raise for county employees. The budget kept the old tax rate of 94 cents per $100 assessed property value.

The 2011-12 budget had deficit spending of about $1.35 million for the year.

Other topics that were to be voted on by commissioners June 25 included an increase of about $8,000 in hotel-motel tax revenues, with the money going to the Chambers of Commerce; an increase of about $10,000 in Victims (of crimes) Assistance; a request for $2,674 for overtime and benefits for the Budget Director; and a request for an additional $5,000 in funds for the Trustee’s Office Commission.

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Lightning Awareness Week is June 24-30. Lightning can strike up to 10 miles away from a thunderstorm, so if you can hear thunder, you are within striking distance. The best policy is to plan ahead so you do not get caught outside in a storm. However, if you cannot take shelter in a building, take the following precautions:

•Take shelter in a vehicle with a solid metal roof. Close the windows, and avoid contact with electrical conducting paths, such as the steering wheel, gear shifter, or radio.

•Avoid water, high ground, and open spaces.

•Do not seek shelter in open-frame shelters or vehicles such as golf carts.

•Do not stand near poles, metal fences or bleachers, trees, or even other people (spread out 20 ft. apart).

If your skin tingles or your hair stands on end, lightning may be about to strike. Squat down low to the ground with your head between your

It’s Lightning Awareness Week

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Track repairs for the Gibson County Railroad Authority on the Kenton Branch, Milepost 3.0 to 15.0 of the West Tennessee Railroad. Project includes installation of ties, switch ties, grade crossing repair, ballast, surfacing and tamping in Madison County, Tennessee.

DESIGNER: CSR Engineering, Inc. 248 Centre St., Suite 200 Pleasant View, TN 37146 Phone (615)212-2389 FAX (615)246-3815 [email protected] Bid Package Printed Copy - $50 per set (non-refundable)

Sealed bids will be accepted by the Gibson County Railroad Authority c/o Mr. Jim Horne, 109 West Court Square, Trenton, TN 38382 until 1:00 PM on Thursday, August 2, 2012. Bidding documents may be examined at the designer’s offi ce and the Iselin Yard Offi ce.

A pre-bid conference will be held on Thursday, July 19, 2012, at 10:00 AM at the West Tennessee Yard Offi ce (Iselin Yard), 1061 James Buchanan Drive, Jackson,TN 38301. Phone (731-423-4304). Bidders are requested to attend if bidding the project.

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military happened to die on foreign soil. Surely there are several weeks where there are no casualties at all. There are 104,366 American soldiers in foreign countries.

Every week, for years, military men and women have lost their lives for our country and our freedoms. These men and women have made the ultimate sacrifice without a thought for their personal safety. Ask anyone in the military why they serve. You’ll get the same answer from each and every one of them.

For them, it is an honor and a privilege to defend our way of life and the citizens of our great nation. All of them will tell you that no sacrifice is too great to ensure a legacy of peace and security for every American. Every one of them is a true hero.

We don’t have to be concerned about snipers, bombs or human explosives. All of that is very, very far away. We have our own problems to deal with and our own lives with which we have to contend. That is, of course, as it should be.

What we need to do, once a day, is to send up a little prayer for those who face death daily for us. In that prayer we should thank the Lord for all of the men and women who have served in any branch of the military over the years.

There are still many here in our community. How difficult would it be to thank them and their families for their sacrifices that allow us to worship as we please, sleep safely at night, vote for our choice of elected officials, be involved in celebrations as community-spirited individuals, publicly express our opinions without fear of reprisal and enjoy the benefits of a free and, basically, peaceful nation?

We are blessed. Sometimes we question everything that happens around us, but make no mistake, we are so blessed. We must never, ever forget that these blessings come from God above and from the members of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard who constantly guard us fervently and unselfishly. Let them know how much you appreciate them.

While you are at it, let the families of those currently deployed know that you are thinking of them and offer your assistance to them. Like the families of the soldiers whose names are listed above, they are waiting and worrying every day until they can hold their loved ones again. Make a point to find out who the soldiers are from our community who are overseas in harm’s way and show their loved ones that you care about them and what they are going through. They deserve it.

The 28th Dyer Station Celebration begins on June 28th with our Opening Ceremonies. Our celebration celebrates the lives of all military personnel, living and deceased, and it is with great pride and humbleness that we have been able to honor our veterans for all of these years.

When our special, tireless planning committee sees our town decorated in red, white and blue our hearts are moved. When our small festival brings our citizens together for a time of fun and fellowship, we are so grateful to live in a small town where people truly

Remember our soldiers during the 28th Dyer Station Celebration

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Please notice (and cut out) our schedule in The Tri-City Reporter so that you won’t miss a single event from June 28th through July 4th. Make sure to get as close as you can to the David Robinson Park on the evening of July 4th so that you can see the fireworks well.

We didn’t have many

parade participants at Christmas, so make up for that by decorating anything in our patriotic colors and become a part of our parade. You’ll have a great time. I guarantee.

Keep in mind that, in these sometimes troubled times, for a week in the hottest part of the year, there is a place to gather with family and friends, put all of your worries and troubles temporarily behind you, participate and enjoy once-a-year events and activities

and contemplate how lucky you are that there are men and women in the armed forces who have made and continue to make all of this possible.

Get ready to put on really comfortable, cool clothes, make plans with people that you care about, stick the schedule on the fridge and join us as we celebrate those who provide us with our greatest, most precious gift-our freedom.

God bless you and God bless America!

Ray and Elsie Newman of Jackson, also known as Maw and Paw Woodcarvers, are vendors who will be attending the Dyer Station Celebration Arts and Crafts in the Park on July 4th.

Ray has been carving wood for about 12 years. He is a very dedicated carver who uses a knife to create dogs, caricatures, and Christmas ornaments, especially Santas.

Elsie has been carving about six years. She uses

a power carver to carve flowers, animals, birds, and snowmen.

The couple has won various awards for their talents from woodcarver competitions, awards at their local fair and from the Smoky Mountain Woodcarvers competition in Townsend.

Elsie has also begun knitting, making novelty hats, scarves, gloves, and holiday items. She knits the items on a loom. If you are

Newmans return to Dyer Station Arts and Crafts in the Park

an Angry Birds fan she will have some Angry Birds hats to sell at the park.

The couple enjoys getting together with other woodcarvers and sharing ideas.

The Newmans sell their products at various local craft shows and have been attending Dyer Station for many years and are looking forward to this year’s festival. Be sure to look for them on July 4th at the DSC Arts and Crafts in the Park.

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