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Negotiations could land new industry for county
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Firm could provide 200-300 jobs
BY STEVE SHORTGibson County has had a shortage of good
economic news in recent years.The county’s unemployment rate for July, 12.8
percent, ranked among the worst in Tennessee, compared to the state rate of 8.4 percent.
Neighboring Dyer County’s unemployment rate was 13.4%, Obion Co. and Weakley Co. were at 16%, second worst among the state’s 95 counties.
But Gibson Co. Mayor Tom Witherspoon was optimistic this week that good news may be on the horizon. At the Sept. 10 meeting of
the County Commission, Mr. Witherspoon was anticipating that the county could soon announce the arrival of a large industrial firm.
“Negotiations are progressing well, and we’re hoping to make an announcement soon,” Mr. Witherspoon said Monday. The firm could employ between 200 and 300 people, he said.
The Mayor thanked commissioners who served on committees and allowed him to work on other projects such as recruiting jobs. “We’ve had a prospect in town that we talked about during our budget process,” he told commissioners.
In developing the 2012-13 budget, commissioners agreed to fund $100,000 for incentives for an unidentified industrial prospect
Chamber seeks nominations for ‘Gibson County’s Best’
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Thompson seeking re-election for mayor
Walton ‘Sam’ Thompsom
45th annual Crockett Days begins October 7th
Unity Ministries to hold 4th annual 5K run/walk
GET YOUR TICKETS – Van Wylie with USDA Rural Development buys his banquet ticket from Greater Gibson County Chamber of Commerce Director Shelby Kee. The Chamber’s Annual Business and Industry Appreciation Day and Recognition Banquet will be held October 2 at Pinecrest Golf Course.
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The Greater Gibson County Chamber of Commerce Annual Business and Industry Appreciation Day and Recognition Banquet has been set for Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at Pinecrest Golf Course.
Nominations are needed for the following awards: Educator of the Year (one per school district), Business of the Year, Person of the Year and Young Professional of the Year.
The Recognition Banquet will be held at Pinecrest Golf Course outside around the pool with live music by Rick Williams.
The Chamber would like to encourage the community to take the time to nominate someone for any or all award categories. In order to recognize ‘Gibson County’s Best,’ they need your input on whom you think that should be. Nominations for all categories are needed and appreciated by those selecting the winners.
For nomination forms, to sign up your golf team or to puchase tickets to the banquet, please contact the Chamber at 855-0973.
Nomination forms are due back to the Chamber office by noon, Friday September 14, 2012.
Walton ‘Sam’ Thompson is formally announcing his candidacy for re-election as Mayor of Dyer. He has served two terms as alderman and three terms as mayor. Thompson emphasizes his past successes in helping grow new industry and expand business in the city, his work with local community and civic groups, and his dedication to the families in Dyer.
Thompson is very much interested in the progress of his hometown. Thompson has stayed in contact with the Chamber of Commerce to promote Dyer. He has worked to obtain federal and state grant money to
that was reportedly considering locating in the Trenton area.
The $100,000 appropriation could be used to assist a company with moving expenses, a building upgrade or other incentives, said Mayor Witherspoon at the time.
Monday the Mayor told commissioners “the county stepped up to the plate to help attract” a business in the county.
“We’re wrapping up legal ends, and we’re waiting on the company to tell us it’s okay to announce,” he said. “Everything has gone really well. They had good things to say about how quickly we came together to accommodate their needs. When big companies like this
The 45th Annual Davy Crockett Days will be held Sunday, October 7 through Saturday, October 13, 2012. The Davy Crockett Cabin Museum will be open all week at no charge, but donations are always appreciated. This festival honors the memory of Colonel Davy Crockett, who lived here from 1822 until the fall of 1835. This was his home when he hunted and killed 105 bears, and served three terms in Congress. There will be historical displays downtown all week with special sales at local businesses.
Plans for the week are to begin with a flag raising opening ceremony on Sunday at the Davy Crockett Cabin Museum at 2 p.m. Following the Opening Ceremony, an Old-Fashioned Homemade Ice Cream Social will be held at the cabin from 3 to 5 p.m. Music will be provided by the Cabin Porch Pickers. To end the day on Sunday, the original movie ‘Davy Crockett-King of the Wild Frontier’ will be shown at the Bone Lodge at 7 p.m. behind the Rutherford Clinic. Popcorn and drinks will be available.
Monday night we will host a Trivia Tournament at the Rescue Squad Building at 7 p.m. Get your Trivia team together and come on out! Entry fee is $5 per team.
Tuesday night will be a Chili Supper from 5 to 7 p.
This year’s race will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2012 beginning at 8 a.m. at Jones Volunteer Park in Rutherford. Registration begins at 7 a.m. The race begins at 8 a.m. Entry fee is $12.
This year’s race is being held in memory of former supporter, the late Ms. Pam Flowers.
Entrants will receive a t-shirt. There will be awards for first, second and third place in each age group. There will be awards for overall male and female.
All proceeds from this event go to our ministry to help meet the needs of the people in our communities.
For more information call Bett Jewell at 731-571-3896 or Kasey Harris at 731-225-6324 or you can visit the Unity Ministries Facebook page.
Unity Ministries give special thanks to the event sponsors:
Forging a resolute theme ‘Honoring our Past...Building our Future’ Fairview Missionary Baptist Church will launch their capital campaign and hold a groundbreaking ceremony for their new church building on Sunday, September 23, 2012 during the 11 a.m. service. The groundbreaking will follow immediately following morning worship.
Fairview M.B. Church has an outstanding history. The church began September 28, 1887 as a small church located in a
WINNING TRADITION CONTINUES - The GCHS Marching Pioneers are continuing their winning tradition. The Marching Pioneers competed Saturday in the Franklin-Simpson Marching Contest and were named Best Overall and Best 5A Color Guard, Class 5A and second Overall Best Percussion, and third place 5A Band. Thanks to the many family and friends who traveled to Franklin, Kentucky to support the band! Their next competition will be this Saturday, September 15 at UT Martin.
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have good things to say about our county, I think it’s going to help us bear fruit in the future.” The business being recruited is based in Chicago, he said.
“This was a great experience for me to see the level of cooperation and hard work that went into this,” Mayor Witherspoon told commissioners about industrial recruitment efforts. He cited the contributions of Bret Fisher, general manager of Trenton Light & Water; Tracey Exum, Director of Jobs Development with the Tenn. Dept. of Economic and Community Development; and Chris Berryman, Regional Development Specialist with TVA.
“Industrial recruitment is a firework, and we all want
to see the big bang and the flash at the end,” he said. “We all like to see the ribbon cutting and breaking out the shovels. But there is a big, long fuse that has to burn before that can happen, and each entity in this county represents segment of that fuse. And when it comes to your segment, if you’re not prepared, then it’s not going to light, and we’re not going to have the fireworks.”
“In this case, every single body, from the city council of Trenton to the public utilities, ECD (Economic and Community Development), the Chambers, every person and every community that was engaged to help with this fired in sequence, and I think we’re going to have a good announcement to make real soon about that,”
Witherspoon added.“I couldn’t be prouder
of everybody,” the Mayor added. “We’ve got some good things going on in Gibson County, and I thank all of you for serving on the committees.”
The biggest selling point offered to the potential firm was the vacant, expansive Kellwood manufacturing building located in the Trenton Industrial Park.
Tennessee’s right-to-work laws are also a selling point for firms looking to relocate, Witherspoon said.
Mayor Witherspoon planned to go to Chicago this week to the International Manufacturers Trade show which is attended by tens of thousands of industrial representatives from around the world.
Alford’s Tire Service, Joe Tidwell CPA, Mccurdy Sod Farm, Farmers & Merchants Bank of Rutherford, Theriac Family Dentistry, Karnes & Son Funeral Home, Consolidated Agri Products, Jones Telecommunications, Rutherford Clinic, Gibson Farmers Co-op, Duncan’s Pharmacy and Volunteer Insurance Agency.
Unity Ministries is “Building Unity… One Step At A Time.”
SEE THE YELLOW LINES IN THESE PICTURES. DO YOU KNOW WHAT THEY REPRESENT?
These homeowners were lucky. If the mailbox had been installed just a few more inches over, there could have been a significant pipeline incident. We have had several major lines cut this past summer and some “near misses” because those
who were digging or doing demolition did not call TN ONE CALL at 811. Making this phone call before you dig might not only save an incident from happening but it also might save your life. Here is another important point, it is required by law to call.
In the state of Tennessee, State Law requires anyone about to engage in either digging, excavation, moving of earth, demolition or any type of activity that disturbs the earth and therefore possibly involving a danger to damaging underground utilities, to notify Tennessee One Call, of their intent to dig. Tennessee law requires that you give three working days notice (72 business hours) to the One-Call center before any digging begins.
The call center in Nashville takes approximately 500,000 statewide calls a year. Gibson County averages anywhere from 250 to 400 calls per month to the call center dealing with underground utilities.
You will need to provide your name, telephone number, street address, county, and town along with the start date and time, type of work, and who will be doing the work. You will receive a confirmation number.
So please, if you are about to install a fence or a mailbox or if you are about to do some major renovation or excavation, Call Before You Dig. Call 811 and stay in compliance with the law. Help us to help you stay safe.
Always Call Before You Dig
Call our friendly customer service
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CARBON MONOXIDE
COLORLESS--ODORLESS--POISONOUS
Symptoms vary from mild to severe:
MILD: Slight headache, nausea, vomiting,
fatigue, flu-like symptoms
MEDIUM: Severe headache, drowsiness,
confusion, rapid heart rate
SEVERE: Unconsciousness, convulsions,
cardiac/respiratory failure, death
Action to take if you experience symptoms of
CO poisoning:
1. Get fresh air immediately. Get affected
person outside. Seek medical attention for CO
poisoning symptoms.
2. Before turning your fuel-burning appliances
back on, call a licensed heating contractor for
an emergency inspection.
What should you do when the CO detector/alarm sounds?
Treat the alarm signal as a real emergency each
time. If you are not experiencing any symptoms
described above, press the reset button. If the
detector/alarm continues to sound, call Gibson
County Utility District. Immediately leave your
home until a professional checks to find the
reason why the detector/alarm sounded.
Pipeline Information Resource Links
The following resources are from the
Pipeline Awareness Newsletter.
www.pipelineawareness.org
www.pipeline101.com
www.phmsa.dot.gov
www.napsr.org
www.safepipelines.com
www.commongroundalliance.org
PIPELINES IN YOUR COMMUNITY
Pipelines are the most efficient way to transport our nation’s
energy resources. Each year, more of our oil, natural gas, and
hydrocarbon resources are moved using an immense system of
pipelines. Even though pipelines are the safest ways of transportation
for these resources, pipeline safety is everyone’s responsibility.
Information provided in this publication is designed to inform
you, the Public, of vital information about the pipelines in
your community and steps to prevent and react to a pipeline
incident. Please check out some of the resources we have
listed for more information dealing with pipeline awareness.
Respond To A Pipeline Emergency
Some pipelines are visible marked with signs such as the example here, but most are not.
You should know how to recognize and respond to a probable pipeline emergency. Your own sense of
smell and hearing are good ways to recognize a problem.
DO leave the area immediately on foot and move upwind from the suspected leak before calling 911 and the pipeline operator (Gibson County Utility District, 731-855-1441).
DO NOT engage in any activity that could create heat or sparks including turning on or off machinery.
DO NOT make a phone call unless from a safe area.
WHAT TO DO IF you smell a strong or persistent odor of natural gas or if you hear a hissing sound of escaping natural gas in your home or business.
Get everyone out of the building immediately.
If possible, ventilate the building by opening doors and windows at top and bottom. Start where
odor is strongest. DO NOT re-enter the building for this purpose.
Leave the door open.
Use a neighbor’s phone or cellular phone outside of the building to call our office.
DO NOT use the telephone in the building.
DO NOT operate any electrical switches, appliance controls, or pull any plugs from outlets.
m. and Bingo at 7 p.m. at the Rescue Squad Building.
The Community-Wide Cookout and Worship Service will be held at the Cabin on Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. FBC Dyer Praise Band will provide praise and worship music.
Thursday evening we will enjoy the Rutherford Night Out Block Party, with free hotdogs, drinks & party jumpers for the kids at the Rutherford Fire Department from 6 to 9 p.m.
Downtown Open House will be held Friday evening
from 5 to 7 p.m. with food, music, sales, and door prizes, with the street dance beginning at 7 p.m. with music by Empty Pockets Band. Concessions provided by Davy Days Committee. The Fire Department will also host their annual Auction at 7 p.m. at the station.
On Saturday at the Cabin there will be pioneer trades, crafts, and bluegrass music. Unity Ministries will be sponsoring their annual 5K Run Saturday morning at Jones Volunteer Park. Registration is at 7 a.m. and race begins at 8 a.m. Entry fee is $12. This year’s race is in memory of long-time supporter and Rutherford resident Pam Flowers.
The annual Car, Truck & Bike Show will be held on the school parking lot, in conjunction with Russom Motors beginning at 8 a.m. Contact Russom Motors at 731-665-6186 for more info.Station #9 Rescue Squad will be selling BBQ at the station next to the park beginning at 9 a.m.The Dog Show will be held Saturday morning at 10 a.m. on the school tennis court.
Vendors will be set up downtown next to the
railroad tracks selling lots of food, crafts, and more. All vendors must buy a permit at Greene Things Florist. Call 731-665-6314 to reserve your spot.
Grand Parade line-up will be on the old Kellwood parking lot next to the cabin, with the Grand Parade beginning at 2 p.m. All cyclists must wear a helmet. Horses and wagons line up on the lot east of the railroad tracks. Guests can enjoy great food as they watch the Grand Parade and the Bluegrass Concert at the Davy Crockett Cabin following the parade.
To end the celebration on Saturday evening, we will enjoy the annual fireworks show at 8:30 p.m. at Jones Volunteer Park.
Come and be a part of this celebration of history, family, and fun! For more information call 731-665-7253, 731-665-7166, 731-225-6324 or visit the Davy Crockett Days or the Town of Rutherford facebook page. Event schedules may be subject to change or cancellation.
Davy Crockett Days is sponsored by the Davy Crockett Days Advisory Committee.
maintain and update the city’s infrastructure and avoid tax increases in a down economy. He maintains an open door policy at City Hall, responding to citizens’ concerns and working with the city board to keep Dyer a clean and safe place to live and work. He and the city board have worked with city employees and property owners to improve properties in and around Dyer. He has attended every city board meeting, including called meetings, and more than 95-percent of all city board committee meetings.
Thompson is retired after more than 40 years in the
funeral home business and volunteers additional time to help city workers and keep morale high.
“I have helped clean up limbs, mow lots, answer phones and direct traffic – whatever was needed, when I was needed,” said Thompson. “I have enjoyed working with city employees as they needed me. If re-elected as mayor, I will be dedicated to the office and continue to work for the best interests of Dyer.”
Thompson is a life-long resident of Dyer. Before starting his career, he served in the United States Army. He is a member and elder of the Dyer Cumberland Presbyterian Church, a Mason, a member of the Dyer Lions Club for over 35 years and
serves as chairman of the Dyer Christmas Goodwill Committee. Thompson is a former member of the Greater Gibson County Chamber of Commerce Board and the Gibson County E911 Board. He is married to the former Betty Rose Howell of Rutherford. They have two children, J.V. Thompson and his wife Erin of Jackson and Brittney Thompson of Dyer and one granddaughter, Ellie Thompson.
“I appreciate the confidence you have given me and the opportunity to serve Dyer for these past several years. I have thoroughly enjoyed working for you and I ask for your continued prayers, support and vote to allow me to continue as your mayor,” said Thompson.
AWARD WINNING BAND - The GCHS Marching Pioneers percussion section photo above) and color guard (photo below) won Best Overall awards in the Franklin-Simpson Marching Contest held in Franklin, Kentucky last Saturday. (photos by Maureen Crews)
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We’ve got a birthday coming up at our house later this month. Margaret is turning seven, and she has made clear her preferences as to gifts. As always, she wants about a third of the items in the newest American Girl catalog, but this year yet another product line is prominent on her wish list.
Legos. That’s right, boring old Legos. No batteries, no costumes or crowns; they don’t even roll across the floor. Nothing but a bunch of tiny blocks you build into whatever shapes your imagination takes you to. You would think such a line of toys as that would have been consigned to the dustbin of toy history in this computer/electronic age, but it is going stronger than ever. And girls love them too.
My sister-in-law’s daughters, a little older than ours, have played with them for years, but up until this year there has been a slight problem. Most of the Lego sets feature themes such as Star Wars, Harry Potter, Batman and such, things that boys love but girls are sometimes indifferent to.
So she has written the Lego
BY TOM BEASLEYIt began like any other
sunny day; going to the office in Jackson to begin another work day. Everyone was in good spirits! That soon changed to shock when Mike, a coworker, said that his wife just phoned him and told him she had just seen the Channel 7 News that a plane had flown into one of the World Trade Center Towers in New York City.
We went into the conference room and turned on the TV to channel 7 in time to see live coverage of the fire and billowing smoke coming from one of the twin towers! Horrified, we watched “live” as a passenger jet flew straight into the other tower!
people, about once a year for the last five, asking them to offer more girl themed sets for her daughters to play with.
As it turns out, hundreds of thousands of other mothers were sending the same letter, and Lego, after a four-year study that included consultation with 3,000 little girls and their mothers, has come out with a brand-new line of girl-centric building blocks called Lego Friends, targeted specifically at the little girl market. The 3,000 “advisors” said they wanted more realistic and detailed sets with brighter colors and more role playing opportunities for girls.
The company delivered. The building blocks in the new sets, which debuted last December, as well as the rest of the featured items in them, are predominantly pink, and instead of dragons and space stations to build, they feature structures such as beauty salons, bakeries, cafes and puppy houses.
Last week Lego announced the results of their first six-months of offering this new line. How do you think they did?
The new line has been an unprecedented success. During the last half-year, a time when profits have been down for most toy companies, Lego has seen a 36 percent increase in theirs, propelled almost entirely by sales of the new girls’ line, which now accounts for 27 percent of the company’s sales. They’re selling so many of them they’re adding 10,000 new workers to handle the demand. They claim they have received hundreds of thousands of letters from parents thanking them for making Legos for their daughters.
Good success story, right? Here’s a company that makes one of the most popular, wholesome and profitable toy lines of all times, and they listen to their customers and make it even better. They come up with a new product line their customers want to buy, at prices most people can afford and they are making money and creating new jobs in the process.
Surely, you would think, in this economy, that would be something to celebrate.
Well, if you thought that, you would be wrong. The
company has been subjected to a loud and clamorous chorus of boos and criticism by feminist and consumer advocate groups all over the globe. Pink Stinks, a group concerned with “gender stereotyping” accused Lego of “perpetuating a narrow and limited set of ideas” for girls. They claim the “pinkification” of girls by Lego’s “tiresome and heavily stereotyped” new toys harms all children.
In the United States, a group called Spark, an organization that fights against what it sees as “sexification” of girls and young women, described the new offerings as “a pink Barbielicious product line,” and they have collected 60,000 signatures on a petition calling on the company to change its marketing strategy and “stop selling out girls.”
Eating disorder advocates criticized the new line because it features figurines that are slimmer than the old chunky, square-set figures of traditional sets.
The real objection, of course, is that the new line is “girly.” Its detractors fear it will create a predisposition in girls toward things considered “feminine” that might even stretch into adulthood. This, they argue, would preclude them from being as strong and independent as they might otherwise be.
Frankly, I’m more than a little fed up with people who trivialize important problems for political correctness purposes. The early and unrelenting sexualization of girls in America is a horrific problem, but pink Legos with “slim” stick figure people are
not part of that problem.And I say that, having seen
nearly every one of the new offerings. Margaret and I, (she wants to be an architect when she grows up, by the way) checked them out at Toys R Us the other day, and for the life of me, I can’t see how her wanting to build the pink bricked Mia’s Puppy House or Emma’s Design Studio instead of a fire truck or robot is going to make her any less an authentic, or “real” woman, when she grows up. Some may wish she weren’t allowed those choices, but I’m glad she has them.
So here’s my message to all the feminists who are so outraged about the new pink and pastel Legos; don’t play with them.
But it’s pretty apparent that real girls are going to.
The second strike confirmed that this was no accident. Minutes later, word came of another airliner striking the Pentagon. Mike’s brother, an Air Force captain, was stationed at the Pentagon. His attention immediately turned to getting word on his brother’s whereabouts and status for the rest of the day.Much later, he got word that his brother was OK.
Later, we learned another flight was forced down in Pennsylvania by heroic passengers to avert an even greater tragedy.
I will never forget that tragedy or the evil and hatred behind it! I won’t forget the senselessness of innocent lives being taken; the sacrifices of brave firefighters, police,
rescue, medical personnel, ordinary citizens and others, who selflessly responded to those in need.
Mike’s concern and fear for his brother’s life really brought it home to all of us.
America should never forget that its people are its strength and their strength comes from God. Too much self-indulgence and accommodation for reform and self-adulation with undue recognition for God’s grace, presence and power creates our biggest problems!
September 11, 2001 was a wakeup call and we’re failing asleep again. When you ask that God Bless America; mean it! It’ll help you stay awake and alert. God is our ultimate first responder!
BY SEN. LOWE FINNEYWith the conventions
behind us, the political season is in full swing. Sometimes it feels like all we get is heated rhetoric and little in the way of common sense solutions.
Most of the conversation in the coming weeks will focus on national issues, but what happens here at the state level matters just as much, if not more, in our daily lives. Serving the state of Tennessee is a true privilege, and I want to update you on some things I’ve worked on in Nashville that I think will benefit West Tennessee.
Our biggest accomplishments came in the form of jobs and job support across the state. After fighting for West Tennessee Megasite funding for more than a year, I am happy to report that $25 million for the megasite passed in this year’s $31 billion budget. This funding is critical for the completion of the next stage of the megasite, and will allow us to show the site to potential business owners and investors. West Tennessee deserves the chance to create the same kind of quality jobs that similar megasites have attracted in other regions. This
As campaigns heat up, state stays focused on jobs, education
funding will move us closer to making that a reality.
We also passed the Tennessee Works Act, a major jobs initiative with broad Democrat and Republican support. Like the megasite funding, the idea for the legislation grew out of a statewide jobs tour I helped lead last year. I cosponsored the Tennessee Works Act to help Tennesseans get off the unemployment rolls and back in the workplace, while helping employers pay for training new workers. Thanks to this law, Tennesseans now have a new opportunity to gain valuable work experience that will lead to full-time, quality jobs. The Tennessee Works Act is proof that the best ideas happen when we listen to all Tennesseans, no matter what political party we support.
Jobs and education go hand-in-hand, and I fought diligently against a bill that would have cut lottery scholarships for 5,257 college students. According to Complete College America, 56 percent of all Tennessee jobs by the year 2020 will require a college degree, and yet some in the legislature considered cutting college
scholarships. Thankfully, this legislation was defeated in the final days of the legislative session, meaning parents and students alike can rest easier knowing that our roads to a college education remain open.
I am also proud to have cosponsored legislation that will provide unemployment benefits to military spouses who must leave their jobs due to military transfer orders. This law was the final step in fully completing the U.S. Department of Defense’s requests to support our military families, making Tennessee only the fourth state in the nation to have attained such status. I have supported this legislation for many years, and I am glad to see that, here in Tennessee, we can show we support our troops and their families with both our words and actions.
Among other items I supported or co-sponsored were the reductions in the state sales tax on food, elimination of the inheritance and gift taxes, the Governor’s crime package to crack down on domestic abusers, criminal gangs, and people who
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Felicia Dianne Huey of Mason Hall and Christopher Austin Eddlemon of Kenton are to wed on September 22 at 4457 Old Turnpike Road in Kenton. Music starts at 5:00 p.m.
The bride-elect is the daughter of Amos and Vicki Huey of Mason Hall. She is the granddaughter of James and Terry Dunagan of Yorkville, McKinley Huey and late Maxine Huey of Kenton.
Felicia is a 2008 graduate of Gibson County High School.
The groom-elect is the son of Chris and Adrian Eddlemon of Kenton. He is the grandson of Jimmy and Wanda Long of Kenton, Margret Sturdivant of Kenton, Ray Replogle and late Dianne Replogle of Trenton, and Larry and Pat Eddlemon of Trenton.
Austin graduated from of Gibson County High School in 2009 and is currently employed with Langston Plumbing in Kenton.
All family and friends are invited to attend.
Miss Felicia Dianne Huey & Mr. Christopher Austin Eddlemon
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When you’re ready, please read Deuteronomy 28:7.
My North Carolina translation of that is this: If we are serving and obeying God, then demons will hurt themselves getting themselves getting away from us.
The fact that Amos wasn’t in the center of events in Israel, allowed him a helicopter and bird’seye view simultaneously. Ten tribes were in Israel-the northern kingdom, while only two were in Judah, the southern kingdom.
Parents also have a helicopter and bird’s eye view. We have already been down those same roads our children have traveled or will travel. The streets may have different names, but from our bird’s eye view, we can see the parallels in their lives with ours. We would do well to name those streets we’ve already walked and discuss them with the kids. God prepares parents so that even step-parents have a kind of helicopter view. God fearing step-parents who know the Word of God can give sound advice
to the inquiring teen who asks. Our helicopter view allows us to clearly see what younger ones cannot understand. Our bird’s eye lets us see through the eyes of Love, by his Spirit who abides in us.
During the time of Amos, there were evil leaders. I can’t help wondering what would have been different if one mom or grandmom had diligently continued teaching the Word of the almighty God, before the leaders became leaders.
Judah and Israel wouldn’t listen to the man of God. Now they had ancestors that listened to and heeded the Word of the Lord long before this, and they were conquerors. (Joshua 1-6)
What caused them to ignore the words of the prophet? What would have been better?
In II Chronicles 20, they defeated their enemies 10 times their size and military power. The king doesn’t know what to do, but he obeyed the words of the man of God. The huge army that was their enemy began to implode upon themselves. The praise team had won.
“Let the redeemed of the Lord say so…” (Psalms 107:2) I’ve been redeemed, set free, delivered, bought with the precious price of Jesus’ blood. Jesus has saved my life. That excites me each and every single day that I wake up with breath in my body. I can’t think of a single person who deserved redemption less that I, yet God saw fit to come down to me and love me and die for me and rebuild me. Oh, God is so good to me.
“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside still waters…”
Brother Joel Davidson shared this scripture with the congregation as he led us into worship service.
Much can be said about a shepherd and his flock. The shepherd wants only the best for his flock. The shepherd stays with his flock all the time. He lies down to rest his weary head against a tree all the while holding his staff in his hand. The shepherd is gentle in his leading of that flock. The shepherd always knows when one sheep has gone astray. The shepherd leads his flock beside still waters and avoids the dangerous waterfalls whenever possible. The shepherd leads his flock into lush green pastures and says, “here you may lie down and rest a while.”
What’s the sheep’s role in all of this though? Ever seen a sheep fighting with his shepherd? Bucking up and trying to openly defy the shepherd’s leadership? I don’t claim to know a lot about sheep here but I’ve seen a few. From what I’ve seen, sheep are mild and meek and lowly. I believe it would be against the very nature of the sheep to revolt against its shepherd. Oh yes, he may wander off from time to time searching for what he thinks are greener pastures, but it’s in pure ignorant innocence I believe. And what about when the shepherd goes away seeking that one which was lost? Do the other sheep flee?
Do they war against each other in the absence of their shepherd? I don’t think so. They simply wait on their trusted shepherd to return. They do not doubt. Anxiety does not rule over them. They do not have to run to the vet to get their Valium, Xanex, hydro, or Celexa filled. No. They may cry out to Him and they may long for Him. But eventually, they simply find a nice cool place to lie down and wait on the Savior of the world to come back and move them to the next spot on their journey. Oh how much we could learn from the sheep.
Happy are those who search for God, and always do His will. Pray without ceasing.
Ronnie and Cindy Lamar were in Nashville last Wednesday and Thursday for a doctor’s appointment. On their trip to the city on Wednesday afternoon, they had a run-in with Mother Nature as she decided to try and make up for many of the recentdry summer days by pouring out a torrential rain causing them and many other motorists to pull off the road for a while and wait for visibility to improve. As fans of the cable television show “American Pickers,” they took the opportunity while in Nashville to visit antique archaeology store and see first hand some of the “picks” that were for sale.
Last Monday was a busy day for Regina Roberts as she celebrated her birthday.Many loving Birthday Wishes were sent to her via cell phone, text messages, facebook messages, cards
and the time-proven favorite, in person-face to face visits. Now add to all the other wishes, the newspaper: Happy birthday Regina!
Food for Thought: David waited many years to take the throne as King, and it took many years of wandering before the Israelites were really free. Noah’s task to build the ark took about a century, and Sarah laughed that she would bear a child at age ninety. So if it seems God’s answering your prayer much too late, remember the old saying is true, “Good things come to those who wait.”
Prayer List: Carol and Bobby Primrose, Charles Emrich, Annette Barron, Eddie Carroll, Dewey Bradley, Robbie (Coble) Glisson, Liam Sims, Jerry Williams, Terry Sweat, Paul Hughes, Ronnie Lamar, Jesse and Elaine Davidson, and Doris and Sam Weatherly.
Twenty Golden Agers met in the Family Life Center of Dyer FBC September 5 for their regular, weekly meeting. Prayers were uplifted for Dot Oliver, Danny Morgan, Carol Groce, Dola Acree, and Nancy and Guy Gilman in the loss of her mother. Prayers for decisions during the upcoming revival meetings at Dyer FBC scheduled for September
9 – 12 were also sought of the Lord.
Anne Thompson and Kenny McEwen brought the music of the morning leading the group in singing “Heaven Came Down” and “He Lives.” Kenny sang “This is What Heaven Means to me.”
Pastor of Dyer FBC DeWayne Goodgine brought the devotional. He challenged his listeners to use discipline with purpose as they grow in the Christian life. His primary scripture was I Timothy 4; 7-10 in which Paul advised the young pastor Timothy to seek godliness that really is Christ likeness in all things as though he were training physically. Bro. DeWayne cited the three principles of Christian growth: seek the Holy Spirit; embrace the fellowship of other Christians; and labor in the work with all energy. Additional scriptures that Bro. DeWayne utilized included Colossians 1:29 and I Peter 5:8.
It was good to be back in church on Sunday as we had cancelled our Wednesday service due to the bad weather and sat home in the darkness due to the power outage. We were blessed with our visitors, Glen and Seth Tilghman who have recently moved here from Georgia. Several of our college students were absent and we sure missed seeing them. We were so glad to have Corinne Rutherford back with her “boots” on following surgery on her ankles a few weeks ago.
Gene Norman covered our announcements and prayed for those of our number who are still unable to attend due to health issues. We heard a word of thanks to the two young men, Michael and Nathan, who helped pick up fallen limbs from the yard of one of our shut-ins. We do have some fine young people at North Union.
One of those young people, Danielle Rickman, gave our children’s sermon. She began with trying to read from her “upside down” Bible, and wearing “upside down” reading glasses. She went on to explain how God can turn
a person’s life right side up when they follow Him. She assured the children of Jesus’ love for them. Sometimes children are the last to be considered, but Danielle taught us that in God’s kingdom, “the last shall be first.”
Bro. Don brought a message concerning our need to be totally controlled by the indwelling Holy Spirit. We learned that the Holy Spirit is indeed God and is the source of all knowledge and power. We learned that we receive the Holy Spirit when we are saved and HCe is a gift to us from God the Father and our security of future promises.
There will be a trip to the Memphis Zoo on Saturday the 22. Hopefully, you have that on your list of things to do!
Happy birthday wishes go out this week to Jeffery Hays, Tiffany Harris, and our twins, Taylor and Tyler Murray.
There is a hint of autumn in the air. Have you noticed how much shorter the days have been getting? Enjoy this weather and I will see you in
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Rutherford 1st Baptist By Kathrine Blankenship
The Lord kept us safe, as He sent rain last week. The grass has gotten green again and everything smells so fresh.
Some of my news is late because of the holiday. I didn’t get the news in last week.
Several were out of church visiting loved ones and taking short trips.
Larry Belew blessed us with “Sustaining Grace” for special music. Bro. Jason finished up the study of Nehemiah.
This Sunday September 9th was high attendance day. There was a good crowd. The choir sang “Highway to Heaven” for special music.
Bro. Jason preached from
Matthew 6:7-13, “Teach Us to Pray.”
We started the Bible study, “Experiencing God,” Sunday night.
The men’s ministry has been busy the last few days cleaning up yards that had a lot of branches from the wind that came through last week. They are also planning an overnight hiking/camping trip to Mousetail Landing October 5.
Those having birthdays this week are: Grace Eakes and Sandy Comstock.
Wise saying of Solomon: guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. Until next week, God bless.
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house across the ditch from where their current structure stands. The Rogers’ Family deeded the land at Fairview’s current location. In 1914, the existing church building was constructed. The bricks of the church were made by hand with the older mothers carrying water to assist in making the bricks, while John Douglass, a carpenter, along with John Rogers, John Exon, and John Patterson molded the components into bricks. In 2010, Pastor Craig introduced the church to the vision of constructing an edifice on the church-
Fairview MB Church from page 1 owned property adjacent to
the present church building. Fairview has a proud history of strength and unity.
Come and share in this event with us. It is with much excitement, enthusiasm, and confidence that we have chosen to move forward with this needed project.
We hope to see you there. If you need further information regarding the groundbreaking please feel free to contact Pastor Craig at (731)446-8443 or [email protected]. Fairview M.B. Church is located at 264 Parkview Drive, Dyer, Tennessee 38330.
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The Grapevine By Sarah Skinner
On the fourth Sunday in August, the St. Paul mass choir held their annual choir day. It was very spiritual and a great success.
The St. Paul mass choir sang in Beech Grove Rutherford’s revival, and some members attended several nights, and Ronald Banks attended each night. Rev. Jevon Catlet was a wonderful speaker. St. Paul mass choir also sang in Pleasant View, Sharon’s revival where Rev. David Willis was the speaker, who was also a dynamic speaker.
The first weekend in Sept. several members accompanied the youth department on a trip to Hot Springs, AR. We departed early on Saturday morning and returned on Monday afternoon. Everyone had a wonderful time.
This past Sunday, we observed our pastor and his wife’s 23rd anniversary. Rev. Michelle Skinner delivered the morning message. Her topic, “Are you on your Job” was found in Ephesians 4:1 and 11-13. She informed us that we all have a special job, and regardless how small we think it is, it’s important to God. Whatever our job is we should do it to the best of our ability. The male chorus provided the music. Rodney Alford was the worship leader.
Rev. Mitchell Mathews and the Tabernacle M.B. Church of Dyersburg were our afternoon guests. A delicious lunch was served upon their arrival. The church
was beautifully decorated in purple and silver. Sis. Pounds loves to decorate and she is always decorating the church for us. Yolonda Banks and I assisted Rev. Michelle Skinner in making Sis. Pounds very happy. She was dressed in a beautiful purple suit and hat and Rev. Pounds was dressed in a silver suit. They looked very nice.
Rev. Mathews delivered a wonderful message. His topic, “What Makes you Tick,” was found in Romans 8:37-39. The Tabernacle choir provided beautiful music. The deacons and ushers of Tabernacle served and several other members were present. Several of Sis. Pounds sisters and brothers and their spouses attended also. Minister Timothy White was the M. C. It was a wonderful day. M. L. and Earlene Robinson of Lansing, MI visited her aunt Harriette Alford and the Skinners recently. They came to celebrate Ms. Alford’s birthday that was August 31. They carried her shopping in Jackson. Treated her to dinner at Ryan’s in Union City. They invited the Skinner’s to accompany them for dinner. Harriette had cataract surgery on her right eye last week. She is doing fine.
Michelle Skinner, Mary Warren and I joined with many other parents and friends and accompanied the GCHS Band to Franklin, KY for a band competition. We are so proud.
God bless.
Sandra Newman welcomed everyone and thanked hostesses Regina Burch and Frances Samples. Members present included Patsy Scott, Joyce Brown, Debbie Brown, Sandra Newman, Peggy Davis, Regina Burch, Joyce Chester, Pat Eddlemon, Peggy Bell, Kathleen Brown, Teresa McConnell, Ruth Etheridge, Frances Samples, Georgie Smith, Janice Gibson, Jan Burks, and Dorothy Farner. The roll call question was “What was your favorite subject in school?” As expected, “home economics” was one of the main subjects.
The devotional was given by Peggy Bell from Acts 9:36-43 about Dorcas’s works. Dorcas was a Bible times philanthropist and great leader whose life was mourned. Peter raised her from the dead. The Dorcas Society today continues her work by sewing for the needy. Patsy Scott led the group in prayer. Janice Gibson led “School Days.” Sandra Newman read the poem, “Real True Friends.” The household hint was using lint roller sheets or masking tape to dust and clean hard to reach areas such was drawer corners, windowsills, etc.
Announcements included Heritage Skills Day on September 13 in Jackson.Reports were given on the Cotton Luncheon and the mini-conference fashion show and program.
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Our Sunday school hour began with everyone standing and singing the hymn, “Living For Jesus.” Stephen Fields led our opening prayer. We dismissed to our classes.
Christy Shelton led the adult class in prayer before teaching us our lesson, “Living in Holiness,” from 1 Peter 1:13-25. Peter urged believers to obey the Lord’s command to display holy conduct as they faced trials of faith. God calls all believers to live as His holy people. Mike Fields led us in our closing prayer.
Our Sunday morning worship hour began with Elaine Fields playing the piano and Mike Fields and the church choir leading us in the hymn, “ Just A Closer Walk with Thee.”
Bro. Steve made our announcements and we sang happy birthday to those in the church having birthdays this week. We also recognized Sunday as being grandparent’s day and thanked the Lord for these special people in our lives. Several gave praise reports and recited our scripture for this month.Bro. Steve blessed us with our special music as he sang, “The Anchor Holds.”
Children’s Church was
dismissed to Jennifer Fields where a time of prayer, praise songs and children’s Bible stories are taught. Bro. Steve’s morning message, “The Wheat and Weeds,” was from Matthew 13:24-30. Stephen Field dismissed services in prayer as the hymn, “Jesus is Calling,” was sung.
Our Sunday night Discipleship training hour began with the hymn, “Set my Soul afire.” Mike Fields taught the adults our lesson,” Teaching Children Who Come Alone,” from Romans 15:7. Our lesson helped us to know ways to teach children who come to church alone about worship.
Our worship hour began with everyone singing the hymn, “Count Your Blessings.” Dakota Warren led our opening prayer. We lifted up our prayer requests then had a season of prayer over them. Bro. Steve’s message was from Romans 4:6-8. Stephen Fields dismissed services in prayer as the hymn, “ The Nail-Scarred Hand,” was sung.
Read your Bibles this week and thank God for His word. We invite you to join us for praise and worship Sunday 11 am.
The National Federation of Independent Business, Tennessee’s leading small business association, http://www.nfib.com, has endorsed incumbent Curtis Halford (Dyer) in the race for the 79th House District.
The endorsement was made by NFIB/Tennessee SAFE (Save America’s Free Enterprise) Trust, which is comprised exclusively of NFIB members. The general election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 6.
“Curtis Halford has stood firmly with small business
all members pay their dues as soon as possible. Dues have been remitted for those who have not paid at this time. Old business: Ruth Etheridge gave the requirements for earning reading certificates: Recognition level will be given to anyone who reads at least three books in any category. Regular level will be given to anyone who reads five books each from a different category. Advanced level will be given to anyone who receives a regular certificate for at least three years. A member will be eligible for an advanced certificate each year if she reads at least ten books each year from any category. A Master Club certificate will be presented to any club with 75% of its members participating in the reading program.
A motion was made by Patsy Scott to give $100 to the Moore’s Chapel Community Center as a thank-you for allowing us to use the center for our meetings. Regina Burch seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion carried.
The next meeting is September 17 at the Moore’s Chapel Community Center at 7 p.m.
time and time again,” said Jim Brown, state director of NFIB/Tennessee. “Representative Halford has consistently voted to decrease harmful taxes on small business, like the death tax, and to reduce the burdens of government on hard-working entrepreneurs.”
Halford said, “I greatly appreciate NFIB’s support for my campaign. I will continue to fight for less government and less red tape so our small-business job creators can get back to doing what they do best, which is grow Tennessee’s economy.
Small business endorses State Rep. Curtis Halford
Tennessee is a great place to do business, but we have more to do to make it even better.”
Small business owners and their employees vote in high numbers and are known for actively recruiting friends, family members and acquaintances to go to the polls. NFIB has pledged it will activate its grassroots network on behalf of the Halford campaign. NFIB’s political support is based on the candidates’ positions and records on small business issues.
The 2012 Ashmore Family Reunion (1984-2012 - 28 years) will be held Saturday, September 15, 2012, at the Yorkville Community Center in Yorkville.
Come visit with us and enjoy a lot of good food and talk about old times.
All family members and friends are invited. Bring your favorite dish, pie, cake and etc. Tea, plates, cups, napkins and plastic ware will be furnished. Lunch will be served about 12:30. Bring your old photos and anything
else that you think might be of interest.
For more information or to RSVP contact one of the following: Jerry Ashmore-Weatherford, TX (817) 613-9494 (817) 300-9495 or (800) 289-2226. [email protected], Sadie Guess-Dyersburg, TN (731) 325-8540, Sally Johnson-Dyer (731) 431-4076, Janie Roberts-Rutherford (731)-665-7435, Teresa Cozart-Hixson, TN (423) 875-8365.
Try to bring as many family
members as you can, our group was kind of small last year.
We need more of our younger generation to come, also. We have lost a lot of our family since we started the Ashmore Family Reunion 28 years ago.
Our condolences go out to Janie Roberts and family, with the loss of her husband Joel this past week.
Hope to see all of you at the reunion. Have a safe trip and may God bless each and every one of you.
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The Davy Crockett Days Advisory Committee and Rutherford Area ACTION Club will meet on Tuesday, September 18, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the Rutherford City Hall to finalize plans for the 45th annual Davy Crockett Days. If you are interested in helping, please attend.
GRAND MARSHAL FOR DAVY CROCKETT PARADE
Nominations are being accepted for an individual, couple or family to be honored as Grand Marshal for the 45th Davy Crockett days. Nomination forms can be put into boxes at Regions Bank, Farmers & Merchants Bank, Hester Drug or Greene Things.
DIXIE ECHOES TO BE IN YORKVILLE 9/22/12The Dixie Echoes will host their 30th West TN
Homecoming September 22, 2012 at 6 p.m. in the Yorkville City Park community building. Appearing with the Dixie Echoes will be the Kingsmen, Mark Trammell Quartet and the Ward Family Bluegrass. The gospel singing tickets are $12 in advance and $14 at the door. Children under 12 are free. Tickets can be purchased at Duncan’s Pharmacy in Dyer, Yorkville Market in Yorkville, Lighthouse Bookstore in Dyersburg, Five Seasons Men’s Shop in Union City or by calling W.T. Sims at 731-643-6365, Jamie Poole at 731-445-6695 and Charles Bagel at 731-334-2085. Beginning at 4:30 p.m. a white bean and hamburger supper will be served. White bean or hamburger plate with dessert and drink is only $5. The Yorkville Youth Baseball sponsors the event.
DOROTHY FLETCHER REINHARDT
Bartlett – Dorothy Fletcher Reinhardt, 87, of Bartlett passed away Saturday, September 1, 2012. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 4, 2012, at Memphis Funeral Home, Germantown Road, Germantown, Tennessee.
She was born at Dyer on November 20, 1924 to E. B. Fletcher and Lona Bridges Fletcher.
She is survived by her husband Jack Reinhardt, her daughter Susan Holst (Herb), and her sister Mary Evelyn Wilson (Bob).
She was preceded in death by grandson John Brian Ball and her brother Charles Fletcher.
She is survived by her grandchildren Julie Young (Michael) and Kevin Holst (Kim); great-grandchildren, Kaleb, Jacob, Justin Moretta, and Jake and Dylan Ball.
MICHAEL EDWARD MOORE Dyer - Michael Edward Moore, 62, departed this life
September 7, 2012, at his home in Dyer. He was born September 22, 1949 in Fort Bragg, N.C.
Michael proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp in Vietnam. He retired from the Intel Corporation, where he was a reference design program manager.
Michael was a wonderful, loving husband who leaves behind many family members and friends who will love and cherish him forever.
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GCHS HOMECOMINGThursday night, September 13th GCHS will have a powder
puff game starting at 6:30 followed by a bonfire and pep rally. This is a community wide event and everyone is invited. Friday, September 14th there will be a homecoming parade starting at 6 p.m. followed by homecoming ceremonies. The parade will be around the football field and the floats will be left there for the game. Anyone is welcome to enter a float. Contact Melinda Wylie at 693 3616.
PINK OUTGCHS will have ‘Pink Out/Cancer Awareness’ night on
September 28th. They are selling shirts for $10. The money goes to GCHS Relay For Life team. Call GCHS 692 3616 to order your t-shirt. Shirts will be pink with a football helmet with saying ‘Pioneers Tackling for a Cure.’
MELBA JEAN STOREYRutherford - Melba Jean Storey, age 73 of Rutherford,
Tennessee, passed away from this life on Saturday, August 25, 2012, at her home. Funeral services for Mrs. Storey were conducted on Monday, August 27, 2012, in the chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home of Rutherford. Interment followed in Salem Cemetery of Rutherford, Tennessee. She was born September 17, 1938, in Weakley County, Tennessee; the daughter of the late Sammie and Lillian Workman Sims. She retired as a secretary for Army Recruiting Station in Milan, a loving wife and mother. She is survived by her husband, Robert Storey; one son, Rodlin Storey (Charolette); one daughter, Camie Cantrell (Jeremy); three grandchildren, Harley Storey, Tabitha Reynolds, and Patrick Reynolds; one brother, Harold Loyd Sims. The family received friends on Sunday, August 26, 2012. Karnes & Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Melba Jean Storey.
ELLEN MARIE ESTESEllen Marie Harrison Estes, age 64 of Dyer, Tennessee,
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She was born February 5, 1948, in Gibson County, Tennessee; the daughter of the late Carl and Jessie Harrison. She was a housewife and homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Mike Estes; one daughter, Colleen Estes; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Mark Estes; and a brother, Carlos Harrison.
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We would like to thank you, our community, for your unbelievable support of our twenty-eighth Dyer Station Celebration. We all endured unbearable heat as spectators and participants in our hometown festival. Its success was strictly because of you and we are looking forward to being with you again as we plan our fall and winter activities. Some of our deployed soldiers have come home, elections are drawing near and it is cooling off a little. We are a blessed community that cares. Again, thank you for making our Fourth of July celebration so meaningful and so much fun. God bless America!
The Dyer Station Celebration Planning Committee
A special thank you to each and every one for the prayers, calls, cards, gifts, and just thinking of us during mine and Joel’s illness, and his death. Each and every act of kindness is sincerely appreciated. May the Lord bless and keep you all.
Janey Roberts and family
GCHS CLASS OF 1992 REUNIONGibson County High School Class of 1992 class reunion
weekend is planned for October 4-6. Thursday, October 4, there will be an add an appetizer tailgating party at the South Gibson County v/s Gibson County football game at 6 p.m. at the Hornet’s Nest. Saturday night, October 6, the class reunion will begin at 5 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person.For more information and to RSVP, call by September 28 to Dana Warren Casey at 603-7604.
2 PAGEANTS – 1 DAYYorkville School BETA Club will be hosting two pageants on
September 15, 2012 at Todd Family Fun Farm. Pumpkin Princess Pageant is Sunday dress and will start at 10 a.m. Country Chic Pageant is wearing your best country look and will start at 1 p.m. Concessions will be available throughout the day. Pageant forms are available at several locations and at Yorkville School. Awards will be given for queen through third place in each age division. See ya there! Winners will be able to represent the farm on special days and events.
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Gibson County Special Olympics 8th Annual Aint Pearl’s BBQ Cook-Off Benefit
Hosted by: Pat & Chuck Zarecor
Saturday, September 15, starting at 9:00 A.M.Parade to begin at Food Rite at 8:30 A.M. and proceed to Special Olympics field.Location: North College Street across from Gibson County Correctional Complex
ATHLETES & SPONSORS NEEDED!!special olympics competitions will be held september 15 beginning at 9 a.m.
Sponsors are needed. September 15 will mark the 8th Annual Official Special Olympics Field Events for Gibson County. The field events for the day will be a softball throw, standing long jump, metered walks, and chair races. Each child will be recognized and honored with a medallion commemorating their accomplishments. Sponsorship for this event will be designated into four categories: Bronze $25-$49; Silver $50-$99; Gold $100-$199; Platinum $200 and up. Contact us for tax number. Checks can be made to “Gibson County Special Olympics.” Please celebrate and acknowledge these special kids’ moments of accomplishments. Mail donations to: Jennifer Hendon, 48 Ernest Paschall Rd., Dyer, TN 38330.
For more information, contact Jennifer Hendon at 731-414-1639 or 731-692-3061.
THE BARBECUE COOK OFFSeptember 14 &15 - Prize Cash Amount Totals: $3,750
Attention Entrants: This contest is open to all teams/individuals. A panel of judges will decide the winners. The cash prizes will be awarded. The cooking area will be held under a roof with electricity and water. This competition is dedicated to the Special Olympics. Once the BBQ competition is completed at 10:30 A.M., the meat will be sold by the pound and by the plate, to benefit our Gibson County special kids. Entry fee for all categories is $200. Prize amounts are: Whole Hog: 1st place $1000, 2nd place $500; Shoulders: 1st place $750, 2nd place $375; Ribs: 1st place $500, 2nd place $250; Other: 1st place $250, 2nd place $125; Desserts: $75; Sauce: $25. BBQ will be sold rain or shine.
1st & 2nd Prize totals are $3,750!For more information contact Kevin Morgan at 731-697-4677.
There will be a BBQ Contest and BBQ will be sold by the plate or pound. All proceeds go to the Gibson County Special Olympics Fund.
If heat advisory, no games will be played, but BBQ contest and sale will continue.
COME OUT & JOIN US SEPTEMBER 15 TO HELP THESE SPECIAL KIDS HAVE A GREAT TIME!
Country artist Collin Raye, one of the true hit makers of the 1990s, still continues to crank out soulful, heartfelt material with the honesty and richness that is signature to his vocals.He will appear at the Union City Civic Auditorium on Sept. 22 at 7:30 p.m. as the second installment of the 2012-13 Community Concert Association of Union City/Obion County series.
Raye is nothing if not passionate. His fiery delivery has made country standards of such searing ballads as “Love, Me,” “In This Life,” “Not That Different” and “Little Rock.” Always an electrifying showman, he has also blazed through such vivid rockers as “My Kind of Girl,” “That’s My Story,” “I Can Still Feel You” and “I Want You Bad.”Born Floyd Elliot Wray on Aug. 22, 1960, Raye shot to fame with “Love, Me” in 1991.
Listeners were so touched that they used its lyrics at funerals and memorial services. That set the cornerstone for a career built on meaningful songs. “Little
History comes alive at the Fall Folklore Jamboree. Where else can you watch a team of mules plow a field, buy corn meal freshly ground in an old-fashioned
Rock” was an anthem for the recovery community. “Not That Different” pleaded for tolerance. “In This Life” became a wedding favorite. He won awards for the child advocacy video “I Think About You.”
Five times nominated as country music’s Male Vocalist of the Year, Raye has consistently used his stardom to advance social causes. Among the organizations he has supported are Boys Town, First Steps, Al-Anon, Special Olympics, Country Cares About AIDS, Catholic Relief Services, Parade of Pennies, Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, The Tennessee Task Force Against Domestic Violence, The Emily Harrison Foundation, Childhelp USA, Silent Witness National Initiative, Easter Seals and Make a Difference Day.
At the 2001 Country Radio Seminar, Clint Black presented Raye with the organization’s Humanitarian of the Year award in recognition of his issue-oriented music and his tireless charity work.The man who has topped the
charts with such great songs as “On the Verge,” “One Boy, One Girl,” “What the Heart Wants,” “Every Second” and “That Was a River” is finally ready for another round of successes.
“I believe in Providence,” says Raye. “I believe there’s a reason things happen the way they do. I also believe that if you’ve treated people right and you continue to work hard at your craft, things will happen. I want to keep going. I want hit records. I want to make music.”
Memberships are available for the concert series, which also includes performances by Masters of Motown on Nov. 17, Papa Doo Run Run on March 9, 2013, and VoicePlay on April 20, 2013.Membership tickets are available for $95 per family, $45 for adults, $40 for seniors or $25 for students. Patron memberships include Eighth Note $100-$249, Quarter Note $250-499, Half Note $500-999 and Full Note $1,000 and above. Patron memberships will be listed in the program for each
concert. Membership tickets and patron memberships are available by calling Mike Cox at 536-4569 or Chuck Doss at 886-1155.
Membership holders may also attend reciprocal performances in Dyersburg. They include Terry Barber on Oct. 2, Thomas Pandolfi on Feb. 16, 2013, and The Marvelous Wonderettes on April 9, 2013.Individual tickets for each show will be $20 and may be purchased in advance from Sandra Harris at Lanzer Printing and Office Supply in downtown Union City or at the door.For more information, visit www.communityconcertuc.org .
Country artist Collin Raye to appear in concert at Union City Civic Auditorium
grist mill, and tour one of the nation’s largest collection of agricultural artifacts all in one venue? Satisfy your need to feel nostalgic and head to the University of Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center at Milan on Saturday, Oct. 20.
This is the 14th annual Fall Folklore Jamboree, and as in years past nearly 150 folk artists will be demonstrating traditional skills and showcasing unique handmade crafts. There will be blacksmithing, weaving, broom making and quilting demonstrations, to name a few. Plus, you can shop for homemade instruments, jewelry, candles, soaps and more.
Bluegrass, gospel and string bands will provide musical entertainment all day. Grab a seat and relax as they jam on the front porch of a log cabin. This cabin happens to be the boyhood home of former Tennessee Governor Gordon Browning. Go through the backdoor of the cabin to tour the interior and chat with a local historian.
If you get hungry, there are plenty of menu options including grilled tenderloin, homemade chili, hamburgers, hotdogs and nachos. You can also sample fresh apple cider and old-fashioned kettle corn made right on the grounds.
Make time to tour the West Tennessee Agricultural Museum, which houses more than 15,000 agricultural artifacts. The museum tells the story of rural life in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
The Fall Folklore Jamboree starts on Saturday, Oct. 20, at 9 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children ages 3-12. Park at the Milan High School, and buses will escort you to the admission booth. There is no charge to park.
The UT AgResearch and Education Center at Milan and West Tennessee Agricultural Museum are located on Highway 70/79. For more detailed directions or other information call 731-686-8067, visit the website http://milan.tennessee.edu, or visit our Facebook page at “West TN Ag Museum.”
Make plans to attend Fall Folklore Jamboree in Milan
Bethpage News By Joyce Brown
I recently noticed a new adornment to the entrance of the Mason Hall Community Center. That is the most appropriate place to display a quilt block. The ladies who quilt there have produced some beautiful works of art with their stitchery and many of their quilts go to fundraisers for good causes. Great job Mason Hall Quilters!
Labor day weekend saw many families going to the area lakes and other places to get a last holiday before summer ends.
The Steve Littleton family from Iowa came to Tennessee to visit family. Steve also participated in the funeral of a former classmate.
Bro. James and Natalie took the weekend off, so in their absence, Zack Cochran preached at Bethpage. I noted
eleven scripture passages he used in his sermon “Loss of the World, Urgency of the Gospel.” He shared his call to the ministry and God’s plan and purpose not only for his life but also in the lives of all believers.
Sympathy is extended to Catelyn Meadows and her family in the loss of her grandfather. Several attended visitation and others the funeral in Ripley on Friday.
Celebrating recent birthdays were Tim Griggs, Jean Littleton and Janice Littleton. I think the Littleton clan gathered at Riley and Jean’s to have dinner on Sunday.
This Sunday’s worship began with quiet music by Tina and Janice. It was a new selection and very beautiful titled, “Draw Me Close.” Our call to worship was “Majesty.”
Offertory music was “Fill My Cup” and Charles did a special “Clinging to a Saving Hand.”
Bro. James preached both Sunday morning and Sunday night from the third chapter of James on the subject, “The Morality and Mortality of the Tongue.” Ouch, some of it hit too close to home, but I’m sure that God wants us to take a lesson.
We exceeded our goal for the Golden Offering for Tennessee Missions. Thank the Lord for the generosity of His people.
Next Sunday Bethpage will be honoring our seniors with a dinner at Reelfoot Lake. We always look forward to this yearly event. You are welcome to come along with us.
We are so grateful for the wonderful rains that we experienced this past week.
The storms sure did make it tough for the utility workers and other rescue groups trying to restore order and power during hard circumstances. They are dedicated, hard working folks. Thank them next time you see any of them.
Some folks have been taking in the local county fairs in the area and seemed to enjoy all the events and activities.
From the Pastor: Read Romans 3:9-18. Paul uses the Old Testament writers to build his case even as he is under the same conviction and condemnation. Still he presents to us a truthful description of a world under sin. See this and surrender to Christ today.
Have a great week and God bless!!
Collin Raye
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JUNIOR HIGH OUTSTANDING PLAYERS - Gibson County Junior High Lady Pioneer softball players receiving Outstanding Player awards during the Gibson County Slam Tournament were (sitting) Lexie Garner, (second row) Britton Mann, Allie Smithson, (back row) Ashley O’Daniel, Justyce White and Rachel William. (photo by Lori Cathey)
GC SOFTBALL - The Gibson County Junior High Softball Team finished second in the Gibson County Slam Tournament held the weekend of August 25 at Dyer City Park. Justyce White was named the Standout Player for the tournament. White was 10 for 11 with 3 doubles and a triple. This past week the Lady Pioneers defeated Hillcrest 6-3. Lexie Garner was the winning pitcher for Gibson County. Garner pitched a completed game striking out 4,giving up 4 hits and only walked one.Hannah Ball was 2 for 3 with a double and had 2 stolen bases. Maddie Neal was 2 for 3 with 2 stolen bases. Members of the 2012 Gibson County Junior High Softball Team are: Lexie Garner, Graice Hollis, Allie Smithson, Justyce White, Madison Langston, (back row) Hannah Ball, Aubrie Croom, Taylor Hill, Ashley O’Daniel, Britton Mann and Rachel William. Not pictured were Shelby Croom,Maddie Neal and Katelyn Griffen. (photo by Lori Cathey)
GC JR. VARSITY - The Gibson County Junior Varsity Softball Team finished in third place in the Lady Rebel Softball Tournament this past weekend at Obion County. Emery Presley was the winning pitcher against Lake Road. She gave up 2 hits, 2 runs and no walks in the 7 to 2 victory. McKinley Burkett was two for two with 2 runs, 2 RBIs and a walk. Chloe Hopgood had 2 walks, 2 stolen bases and 2 runs. Member of the 2012 Gibson County JR Varsity Softball Team are (front row) Alexa Powell, Briana Taylor, McKinley Burkett, Carleigh Travis, Caitlyn Mayberry, (back row) Hannah Patterson, Brittney Kolwyck, Jaci White, Madison Baird, Megan Yochum and Emery Presley. Not pictured were Madalyne Tanner, Lydia Todd,Ashton Lannom and Chloe Hopgood. (photo by Lori Cathey)
JV OUTSTANDING PLAYERS - Receiving the Outstanding Player awards during the Gibson County Slam Tournament for Junior Varsity were Madison Baird, Emery Presley and Carleigh Travis. (photo by Lori Cathey)
TACKLE - Gibson County Football Youth League sixth grader Camron McMackin (#7) chases down an Alamo running back to prevent a touchdown during Tuesday night’s game.
FIRST DOWN - GC Youth League fifth grade offense lineman Jake Patterson (#22) holds off a Alamo defender for quarterback Matthew Watson (#20) to pick up a first down. (photo by Lori Cathey)
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STOPPING GREENFIELD - Gibson County Junior High Pioneer Hunter Cooper stops the Greenfield runningback in the back field for a loss. Cooper had a 57-yard run for a touchdown in a recent Tuesday night game. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
TOUCHDOWN - Gibson County Junior High Pioneer runningback DeVonte’ Wilkes looks at Greenfield’s defenders to turn up-field and score a touch down. Wilkes had three touchdowns against Greenfield. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
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CROSSING THE BRIDGE - On Monday, September 10, 2012 in the newly completed Boy Scout Troop building, three younger scouts crossed the bridge into the larger Boy Scout Troup. Matt Mingle, Cameron Cox, and Garrett Van Dyke received handcrafted arrows to mark their achievement.
HOLT COMPETES - Gibson County Cross Count ry runner Cara Beth Holt finished 10th in the first meet of the year Thursday, August 30 at Peabody. Holt also finished 10th at Crockett County. Gibson County Cross Country team’s next meet is September 18 at Graham Park in Union City. (photo by Lori Cathey)
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded a Youth Literacy grant in the amount of $2,000.00 to Dyer School in Dyer, TN.
“The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is pleased to support the literacy efforts of Dyer School,” said Rick Dreiling, Dollar General’s chairman and CEO. “The Youth Literacy grants are awarded
annually at the start of the school year so that the funds are in place to have an impact on reading education and support.”
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation’s Youth Literacy grants are awarded to assist with implementing new or expanding existing youth literacy programs; to purchase new technology or equipment to support youth literacy initiatives; or to purchase books, materials or software for youth literary programs.
In August, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation awarded grants totaling more than $2 million to 564 non-profit organizations, community groups, schools and libraries throughout the
United States. It is estimated that approximately 315,000 youth will be served as a result of these grants.
Since its founding, Dollar General has been committed to supporting literacy and education. To further this support, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation was established in 1993 to improve the functional literacy of adults and families by providing grants to nonprofit organizations dedicated to the advancement of literacy.
For more information about the Dollar General Literacy Foundation or for a complete list of grant recipients, visit www.dgliteracy.org.
Dyer School awarded $2,000 Youth Literacy Grant by Dollar General Literacy Foundation
EARNS PURPLE BELT - Dyer fifth grader, Cameron Cox fulfilled the requirements to earn his purple belt in Karate in August. Cameron is a student of the Slayton’s School of Martial Arts in Trenton. Cox is the son of Donnie and Jennifer Cox of Dyer. Congratulating Cameron are Anthony Slayton, Justin Ewell, Charley Ewell and David Woodside.
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Huge multi-family yard sale! Baby boy clothes, boy’s, men’s, women’s clothes. Decorative items. “New” Rainforest baby boy crib bedding with mobile and lots more, 628 W. Main, Rutherford, September14th and 15th.
FOR SALE BY OWNERLovely 3BR 1 ½ bath brick home situated on 1.2 acre corner lot with detached garage and 24x32 wired workshop. Approx. 1960 sq. ft. Many upgrades including beautiful hardwood floors, new cabinets and island, new energy efficient windows, new central heat and air, fresh paint, new fixtures, plumbing, and wiring. Must see. Call 731-665-2740 for appointment. 1063 S. Trenton St. at Gravettes Crossing, Rutherford.
CITY OF DYER ACCEPTING BIDS FOR SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
Subject Property: 241 East Maple Street, Dyer, Gibson County, TennesseeBidding Process: Submit sealed bids to City Hall by September 21, 2012 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 September 24, 2012 Regular Board Mee ng of Mayor and Alderpersons. Property to be sold to the highest and best bidder.
Conveyance Subject to: Subject property is being sold “as is”, “where is”, subject to all easements, ditches, right-of-ways, setbacks, liens, encumbrances, and back and current taxes, if any.
Descrip on of Subject Property: Tax ID: Control Map 061D, Group F, Parcel 002.00Property Address: 241 East Maple Street, Dyer, Tennessee 38330
Being Parcel 39 of that same property conveyed to Gibson County, Tennessee from Shonna Smith, Clerk & Master of the Chancery Court of Gibson County, Tennessee, at Trenton by Clerk & Master’s Tax Sale Deed dated May 24, 2011 and recorded June 13, 2011 in Official Record Book Volume 956, Page 2772 in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee, reference to which is hereby made for a descrip on of said property, the descrip on in said deed being incorporated as if copied verba m herein.
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YARD SALE Dyer, 256 Hull St. September 15. Clothes, home décor, and much more. Starts at 7:00 a.m. If rain, it will be held on September 22.
YARD SALE 238 Division St., Dyer. 13th Thursday 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; 14th Friday 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; 15th Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Come see!
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In obedience to a Decree entered on August 6, 2012 in the Chancery Court of the Twenty-Eighth Judicial District of Gibson County Tennessee at Trenton: IN THE MATTER OF: THE ESTATE OF PEGGY WHITE, Deceased, BILL PASCHALL, Executor (Rule Docket #20306-P), I will on:
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2012 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, 88 Tommy Duffy Loop Road, Kenton, TN (Consisting of a house and 8.6 acres cording to the Gibson Co. Property Assessor). Lying and being situated in the 19th Civil District of Gibson County, Tennessee, and more particularly described as follows:
Situate and being in the 19th civil District of Gibson County, Tennessee, and beginning at a point in the center of a public gravel road, where the same was intersected by the Old Iron-banks road (now abandoned) and at the southeast corner of a certain 20 acre tract conveyed to Lee Paschall by G.W. Harrington, Deed Book 123, Page 35, runs thence west with the center of said gravel road to a point where said road turns south, and continuing on west with a private road between this tract and W.B. Richardson, in all 148 poles to a stake at W.B. Richardson’s interior corner; thence with his east line, north 42 poles to a stake in the center of a ditch; thence with the ditch west 83 poles to a stake, another Richardson interior corner, and the most western southwest corner of the 181.83 acre tract conveyed to W. Lee Paschall by deed of record in Deed Book 100, Page 306; thence north with Richardson’s east line, passing the northwest corner of said 181.83 acre tract at 114 poles in all 189 poles to a stake, the northwest corner of a certain 92 acre tract conveyed to Lee Paschall by deed of record in Deed Book 110, Page 133, the same being the northwest corner of an original entry in the name of Abram Glisson for 158 acres; runs thence south 86 degrees east 232 poles to a stake, the northeast corner of said 92 acre tract, the same being the northeast corner of an entry in the name of John Donaldson for 43 3/4 acres; thence south 4 degrees west 57 poles to the southeast corner of said 92 acre tract, and the northeast corner of the 181.83 acre tract above referred to; runs thence south 2 degrees west, passing the most eastern southeast corner of said 181.83 acre tract at 97 poles, in all 157.56 poles to the beginning, containing 293.83 acres, more or less, but subject to legal highways. Description taken from prior deed.
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SOURCE OF TITLE: DEED OF RECORD TO BOBBY GENE PASCHALL AND WIFE, PEGGY J. PASCHALL, NOW PEGGY WHITE, AT RECORD BOOK 70, PAGE 414, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF GIBSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. BOBBY GENE PASCHALL PREDECEASED PEGGY J. PASCHALL (NOW PEGGY WHITE). WILL OF PEGGY WHITE AT WILL BOOK 13, PAGE 417-418, DEVISED THE PROPERTY HEREIN TO BILL PASCHALL, GLENDA P. SAID ABDALLA, BOBBY LEE PASCHALL, BRUCE PASCHALL, GARY LEE PASCHALL AND WANDA MICHLESKI.
INCLUDED IN THE FOREGOING DESCRIPTION, BUT EXCLUDED FROM THIS CONVEYANCE ARE THE FOLLOWING THREE PARCELS DESCRIBED BELOW WHICH WERE PREVIOUSLY CONVEYED:
Exclusion 1:
Lying in the 19th civil District, Gibson County, Tennessee, and beginning at the Northwest corner of this tract and the Northwest corner of a 92 acre tract conveyed to Lee Paschall and recorded in Deed Book 110, Page 133, the same being the Northwest corner of the original entry in the name of Abram Glisson for 158 acres; thence south 86 degrees east 3,910 feet to a point just off a county gravel road; thence south 4 degrees west 2,620 feet to centerline of a ditch; thence with ditch the following calls: North 88 degrees West 270 feet; South 77 degrees West 300 feet; South 85 degrees West 300 feet; South 80 degrees West 1,000 feet; North 89 degrees West 500 feet; West 1,369 feet to a point; thence North 3140 feet to beginning, containing 257.7 acres.
Exclusion 2:
Beginning at a stake in the north boundary of Duffy Loop County Gravel Road and Bobby Paschall’s new southwest corner; thence north 89 degrees 07 minutes 1718 feet with the center of a field road being Yarbro Brothers’ north boundary to a stake in the Ed Lawrence Estate’s east boundary; thence north 02 degrees 42 minutes east 684 feet to a stake with Ed Lawrence Estate’s east boundary to a stake in Yarbro Brothers’ south boundary; thence south 89 degrees 00 minutes east 388.70 feet; thence north 80 degrees 00 minutes 1000 feet; thence north 85 degrees 00 minutes east 50 feet to a stake at Yarbro Brothers’ interior corner; thence south 16 degrees 35 minutes east 919 feet to the point of beginning and containing some 27.56 acres, per survey of Partee Engineering dated January 28, 1991.
Exclusion 3:
Beginning at a stake in Bobby Paschall’s new interior northeast corner and the most easterly southeast corner of a tract conveyed herein and the west boundary of property owned by Yarbro Brothers; thence north 83 degrees 47 minutes west 123 feet; thence south 06 degrees 30 minutes west 15 feet to a stake; thence south 82 degrees 15 minutes west 115 feet to a stake; thence north 09 degrees 16 minutes west 165 feet to a stake; thence south 68 degrees 00 minutes west 225 feet to a stake; thence south 56 degrees 51 minutes west 251.50 feet to a stake being the southwest corner of the tract conveyed herein and the most westerly northwest corner of Bobby Paschall property and in the east boundary of property being conveyed to Mary Charlene Yarbro; thence north 16 degrees 35 minutes west 400 feet to a stake in the south boundary of Yarbro Brother property; thence north 85 degrees east 250 feet to a stake; thence north 77 degrees 00 minutes east 300 feet to a stake; thence south 88 degrees 00 minutes east 270 feet to a stake being a corner of Yarbro Brothers’ property on the north of tract being conveyed; thence south 04 degrees 00 minutes west with Yarbro Brothers’ west line 390 feet to the point of beginning and containing some 5.77 acres, according to survey of Partee Engineering dated January 28, 1992.
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, a weekly newspaper in DYER, TN.
This 6th day of September, 2012. s/Shonna Smith, Clerk and Master Special Commissioner 731-855-7639
Richard GossumAttorney at Law103 West Court SquareP O Box 491Trenton, TN 38382731-855-0681
SATURDAY - September 15 - 9:00 AMSelling for D.C.Taylor and Co Hardware Company
Going out of business after 100+ years: 120 South High St., Trenton TN 38382
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BULL RIDE - Lydia Todd tried her luck on the rope barrel bull during the GC Fair. (photo by William G. McFarland)
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On a final note, I’m sure you are aware that we have new state Senate districts as a result of federally-mandated redistricting this year. I want to thank you for the great honor of representing Carroll and Gibson counties for the past six years. Tiffany and I will sorely miss the opportunity to represent you in next year’s General Assembly, and we hope you’ll know that our door is always open to serve you and your family regardless of what district you live in.
Thank you so much for your continued encouragement and support.
GARRISON’S STEER - Cole Garrison showed his steer during the Gibson County Fair. (photo by William G. McFarland)
FAIR ENTRY - Allie Johnson entered her steer in the Gibson County Fair. (photo by William G. McFarland)
Branden C. Garcia and wife, Amanda K. Garcia to Scott Alan Rich and wife, Olive Maury Rich – 2nd CD
Scott A. Rich and wife, Olive M. Rich to Jeffery C. Scott and wife, Jodie E. Scott – 13th CD
William T. Castleman and wife, Brenda Castleman to Charles Jason Bailey and wife, Scarlet Bailey – 7th CD
Robert D. Pinkerton and wife, Jessica N. Pinkerton to Eddie J. Rogers and wife, Melanie M. Rogers – Medina
Jeffery C. Scott to Kyle Kapeller and wife, Alexia Kapeller – 13th CD
Peggy Joice Blankenship to Ray T. Whitwell and wife, Linda Whitwell 13th CD
Property Transfers
Patrick Daniel Sanders of Dyersburg and Danielle Paige Hinson of Dyersburg
Brandon Michael Middleton of Dyer and Megan Nicole Petty of Trenton
William Richard Archer of Milan and Rebecca Anne Brown of Milan
Ronald McCurry of Milan and Joykeesha Latrice Hawkins of Milan
Steve Brandon Mathis of Medina and Connie Marie Epperson of Medina
Farmers & Merchants Bank to Nathan Isdell – 21st CD
Artemus Manuel Barton to Joe Porter and Brent Baier – Dyer
The Starnes Living Trust to James Morris and Katie Reid – 7th CD
Lone Oak Holdings, LLC to Josh B. Hazlewood and Jimmy Hazlewood – 10th CD
First Advantage Bank, f/k/a First Federal Savings Bank
to Rhino Properties, LLC – Milan
Sarah Skinner, as Administratrix of the Estate of Ruby Nell Warren, to Joyce Walker and husband, Jimmy Walker – 10th CD
Elizabeth A. Adams to Lloyd Scheiding – Humboldt
Sammy Ogburn and wife, Anna H. Ogburn to Philip Talley and wife, Kimberly Talley – Trenton
Tamara Lynne Doyle to Trustees of Walnut Grove Methodist Church – 15th CD
Arch Bay Holding, LLC to Mark Brown and Heather Brown – 18th CD
First Harrison Properties, LLC to William H. Ackerman and wife, Leslie Ann Ackerman – Medina
The Housing League Holdings, TN, LLC to Theeraporn Moore – 13th CD
Page 12 The Tri-City Reporter, Wednesday, September 12, 2012
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LITTLE MISS GC FAIR - Anna Lyse Johnson, daughter of Gary and Amanda Johnson of Medina, was chosen Little Miss Gibson County Fair (6-9 years) in a pageant last week. Making up the court are (l to r) first maid, Skylah Phinnessee, daughter of Shaun and Shereka Phinnessee of Milan; second maid, Choe Goff, daughter of Troy and Angie Harrington of Bradford and the late Mike Goff; third maid, Chloe Patterson, daughter of T.J. and Tammy Patterson of Gibson.
TEEN MISS GC FAIR - Morgan Martin (left), daughter of Wendy Richardson of Bradford and the late Sam Martin, was chosen Teen Miss Gibson County Fair, Tuesday evening. Making up the court are (from left) first maid, Kaylee Prescott, daughter of Brenda Prescott of Maury City and Billy and Melissa Prescott of Alamo; second maid, Taryn Lester, daughter of Don and Mary Lester of Trenton; third maid, Hannah Blackwell, granddaughter of Tommy and Dixie Cox of Trenton.
JUNIOR MISS GC FAIR - Whitney Carter (left), daughter of Heather Carter of Milan and Lee Carter of Medina, was chosen Junior Miss GC Fair. Making up the court are (l to r) first maid, Meghan Poore, daughter of Tammy Poore of Medina and the late David Poore; second maid, Adrianna McAlister, daughter of Steve and Amy McAlister of Bradford; third maid, Lauren Drake, daughter of Web and Sharon Drake of Milan.
STORM DAMAGE - The area was blessed with rain last week, however the rain also brought lightning, flash flooding and high winds. Several trees and limbs came down all around the Tri-City area. Branches split and fell from this tree (top photo) located at 307 East Maple in Dyer last week during one of the storms damaging a car (lower photo). According to Gibson EMC, 8,000 customers were without power during the storms.
