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$1.9M approved for athletic facility BY CRYSTAL BURNS Meeting in a special called session early last Wednesday morning, the Gibson County Special School District Board of Trustees approved $1.9 million project to construct a Gibson County High School Sports Complex and renovate the Gibson County High School Field House in Dyer. Lashlee-Rich, Inc. offered a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $1,871,072. If the projects are finished under budget, the school district reaps the savings. If the project finishes over budget, the district is only liable for the GMP. The board also approved $93,555 for architect fees for a grand total of $1,946,427. Greer Lashlee, president of Lashlee-Rich, Inc., presented bids for the project and said 101 companies submitted bids. see page 2

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Family carries on tradition of handcrafted brooms BY STEVE SHORT When he was thirteen years old, Matthew Pitts was looking for a way to earn some spending money. He hit on the idea of making and selling brooms. That was twenty-seven years ago. Today, Mr. Pitts, 40, still practices the art of old-style broom making as a part-time hobby. Recently he and his parents, Randall and Mary Pitts of Kenton were among over one hundred artisans displaying crafts and products at the Fall Folklore Jamboree held in Milan at the Univ. of Tennessee AgResearch

and Education Center. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a part of history that nobody else is doing,â&#x20AC;? said Matthew about broom making. He grew up near Kenton but now resides in Troy and is employed as a Quality Assurance Manager for Tyson Foods, Inc. in Union City. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see many people doing it,â&#x20AC;? he said about broom making. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like the old craft and the old way of doing things. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good way to get out and meet people who are doing similar things.â&#x20AC;? Years ago the Pitts family received the old broom making equipment, but did not see page 2

HANDMADE BROOM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Matthew Pitts crafts a Shaker-style broom at the Fall Folklore Jamboree in Milan Saturday.

Community Service Trunk or Treat begins at 6 p.m. The City of Dyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trunk or Treat will be held Halloween night in downtown Dyer on Front Street from 6 to 8 p.m. In the event of bad weather, Trunk or Treat will be moved to Friday, November 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. If there is just light rain, the fun will go on as scheduled!

Rutherford Lions Club holds ribeye fundraiser Members of the Rutherford Lions Club held a rib eye sandwich fundraiser Thursday, October 17th. The club netted $459 after expenses. The rib eyes, marinated by Barbara Dunn, came from the Rutherford Grocery. The money raised is used to purchase eyeglasses. The Lions Club purchases the eyeglasses through Dr. Fortner in Trenton, who gives them a big discount. The eyeglasses are purchased for the less fortunate in the Tri City area. Seven members worked on the project: Blake Smith, Hobert Walker, Anthony Warren, Addie Rose Brelford, John Brelsford, Joe Bone and John Fineran. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The business community in Rutherford and Kenton gave strong support to the fundraiser. The Rutherford School teachers purchased 22 sandwiches,â&#x20AC;? said Fineran. Barbara Hunt, also a member, at Volunteer Insurance Agency provided the advertising. The Rutherford Lions have two new members William Clanton & Anthony Warren from Regions Bank and Woodman of the World.

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SETTING MARKER - Boy Scouts from Troop 243 worked last Saturday on their community service hours by installing veterans markers at the gravesites of area veterans. The boys installed between four and five markers. They are J.P. Kinton, Ben Allen and Alex Criswell. Scout Master Ronnie Criswell and troop leader Don Abbott also helped. The Boy Scouts took over this project, previously done by members of the VFW, about five years ago.

Boy Scouts set veteran markers in local cemeteries BY CINDY EAST Veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day is a time to honor, recognize and remember the brave men and women who fought for and served this country. Dyer Boy Scout Troop 243 has taken on a very important community service project that honors deceased veterans at their gravesites by placing veterans markers in local cemeteries. The markers are ordered from the Veterans Administration through Karnes & Son Funeral Home with the passing of a veteran. The marker bears the name of the veteran, the branch he/she

served in and his/her rank. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While the government supplies these markers, it is the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s responsibility and expense to have these markers set. The families and Karnes & Son are thankful for the Scoutsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; service, which saves them further expense at the time of a loved ones passing,â&#x20AC;? said Tammy Flowers, receptionist for Karnes & Son. When the funeral home accumulates several markers, Flowers will call Scout leaders and let them know how many they have and at which see page 2

Rutherford â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;zombiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; walk in Milan Halloween benefit BY STEVE SHORT With blank stares and clothes smeared with fake blood, zombies took a walk in Gibson County last Saturday for a beneficent cause. Five days before Halloween an estimated 120 people posed as walking dead and plodded along downtown streets and sidewalks in Milan. Zombie participants were each asked to donate five cans of food to the Feeding America backpack program that gives students food on weekends. Over 2,100 food items were collected. Felicia Selph and her husband, George from Rutherford were among the many people who dressed as zombies and participated in the walk. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We love â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Walking Deadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (a television series) see page 3

ZOMBIE COUPLE - Felicia Selph and husband, George from Rutherford were among approximately 120 people who participated in a zombie walk in Milan Saturday to benefit the Feeding America backpack program for students. Zombies Walk participants donated over 2,100 food items to the program.

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Clayburn Peeples reports: I just read yet another article about how the Social Security system is in danger of breaking down completely because of the onslaught of Baby Boomers who are beginning to retire in record numbers. Baby Boomers, of course, are the “generation” of people born from 1946 to 1964. We love to create and name generations in this country, and volumes and volumes have been devoted to explaining the differences among them. The theory behind all this differentiation is that the group of people who grew up at the same time as you did, your birth cohort, will have similar characteristics as you do. Like it or not, they say, the generation in which we grew up really does define us because of

Giving credit to the Silent Generation bore the brunt of World War II and are often admiringly referred to as “The Greatest Generation.” But what about that group sandwiched between the G.I.s and the Boomers? What do we call them? As I said, we love to name generations, and this one has a name too. It’s called “The Silent Generation,” and like other generations, the Silent Generation has its own unique place in the socio-economic and cultural history of our nation, but because of the drama associated with the G.I. Generation and the fiery noise and disruption of the Baby Boomers, The Silent Generation hasn’t gotten the attention, or the credit, it deserves. What are its characteristics? Well, for one, its members are the most successful generation in American history. Numbering only 55 million, because of the low birthrate during the Depression and the War, they were the first American generation smaller than the one preceding it. Most of their parents were poor almost beyond comprehension in the affluent age in which we live. Because of that, the Silents are our strongest and most self-reliant generation. But they haven’t been too silent about everything. They single handedly began both the feminist and the Civil Rights Movement. Silent women were the first generation of women to become active in politics,

common shared experiences, especially those during the critical 16 to 25-year-old decade of our lives. You’ve heard of some of these “generations.” Baby Boomers, of course, come to mind first. Seventysix million strong, they are Americans born from 1946 to 1964, the largest generation, at that time, in our history, and in addition to gobbling up resources in every institution through which they have passed, from kindergarten to college to nursing homes, and now Social Security, they have left cultural wreckage in their wake everywhere. The other generation you’ve probably heard about is the G.I. Generation. They were people born from 1900 to 1924. The latter born members of that cohort

15 YEARS OF SERVICE - Dyer Mayor Chris Younger presented a plaque to Capt. Knott Bailey commemorating his 15 years service with the city of Dyer. The presentation was made at the October 14 board meeting.

Rutherford hires new officer The Town of Rutherford Board of Mayor and Alderpersons held their regularly scheduled meeting on October 21, 2013. The board hired a new police officer, formed a health committee and approved an employee appreciation dinner. Members present were Mayor Larry Davidson and aldermen Larry Belew, Sandy Comstock, Marlon Stephens, James Roach and Tony Weimer. Ann Caton, City Recorder was also present. Jeff Emerson addressed the Board concerning Joe Johnson’s property on Front Street. The mayor stated that he had received a letter from Johnson and that after a health officer and a health committee was appointed this matter would be taken care through the properchannels. In the Fire Report Fire Chief Bob Blankenship reported two drills in August with an average attendance of 13. There were two callouts

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for the month of September, including one mutual aid call to Dyer. He asked the board to consider a way to dispose of the old open cab fire truck. In the Police Report Chief Mike Hensley reported 243 calls for service. The police department used 266 gallons of fuel and drove 3245 miles for the month. Chief Hensley introduced Bradley Hardin as a candidate for the position of full time police officer. The Mayor informed the Board that he had talked to all of Hardin’s former employers and had gotten good reviews. Stephens made a motion to hire Bradley Hardin as a full time police officer. The motion was approved with all in favor. In the Water and Sewer Report Eddie Watkins reported that he discharged 3,475,000 gallons of treated water in the month September. He also reported 2,595,000 pumped on the water side. He reported 90,590 gallons of water used for flushing and 120,000 used

in backwashing. Watkins also pdated the Board on repairs being made to the service lines at Brad Russom’s Tire Service. In the Street Report Watkins reported that in the next week the street crew would be getting the leaf machine serviced and ready for the fall season. Financial Reports were submitted by CR. Belew made the motion to approve the financial reports. The motion was approved. In New Business the board discussed the fire hydrant that was previously approved for behind the school. Belew made a motion to install a fire hydrant behind the school at minimal cost to the town. The motion was approved. Mayor Davidson stated that he would like to have an employee appreciation dinner. After some discussion, Stephens made a motion to have an employee appreciation dinner. The motion was approved. Stephens made a motion to pass Resolution #78 replacing Resolution #31 establishing hourly pay and salaries for all departments. The motion was approved. Stephens made a motion to accept the first reading of Ordinance 2013-29 creating a new line item for legal fees incurred by the Parker lawsuit. The motion was approved. Davidson informed the board that he had been working on guidelines to monitor the upkeep of property in the town. He asked the board for their thoughts on these guidelines before they are sent to MTAS. Stephens made a motion to accept appointing a Health Committee consisting of Davidson, Belew and Comstock. Comstock was appointed as health officer. The motion was approved.

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and both men and women in that group still vote in higher numbers than any other age group. They’re also, in many ways, the luckiest generation. Their parents, poor though they were, had the most stable marriages in history. The Silents were also, both male and female, the best educated generation in history. Future generations may have had more schooling, but less education. Because of their small numbers, there was less competition for jobs for them, and because of their high educational level they were perfectly poised to take advantage of the booming economic prosperity following World

War II, and they did. A greater percentage of them advanced into leadership positions in business and technology than any other generation. And they made lots and lots of money. That’s one reason The Silent Generation holds about 75% of all the wealth in America today. They also were lucky when it came to retirement, receiving the best benefit packages in history. But on the way to that retirement they literally made the United States the economic and military power we now foolishly take for granted. It was the Silent Generation that made the United States the preeminent nation in the world.

How were they different from other generations? Well first, they were, and are, very private (hence the name, Silent Generation) and very proud. Most of them have a very defined sense of right and wrong. They believe in authority and rules. They are disciplined and detailed. They pay attention to history, and being educated, they know it. They developed the space program. They invented the computer, the transistor and the micro chip, not to mention vaccines for polio, tuberculosis, tetanus and whooping cough, all once wholesale killers. And not only that, they invented rock and roll. How cool is that!

GCSD board approves from page 1 The board approved the bid packets 6-0. Treva Maitland was absent. At the board’s regularly scheduled Oct. 10th meeting, trustees voted to add an entry level position for a computer technician with a 2-year computer degree. Terry Cunningham, Director of Finance & Operations, told the board the technology department is currently overwhelmed. Jamie Barr, who was hired as network administrator, is helping complete the technology work orders, leaving him unable to perform the job for which he was hired. Shawn Hampton, computer technician, can’t keep up with the volume of requests coming from the district’s 1600 computers or related products. Cunninghamalsopresented information on a FEMA safe space at Yorkville School. The planned project, which the board approved in September 2012, won’t work in the older building. New plans call for adding two classrooms and a hall on the back of Yorkville School. The 1,145-sq. ft. space will serve 227 students, staff, and community members. Because of the change in plans, FEMA has extended the project completion date to June 12, 2015. Anessa Ladd, the district’s grant writer, has applied for more FEMA grants for safe spaces at Rutherford and Spring Hill School. The grants require a higher percentage of district matching funds, Cunningham said. Graduation distinctions Dr. Jared Myracle, Instruction Director for grades 9-12, presented information for high school graduation

distinctions, which will be used beginning with the graduating class of 2014. The scholar status will be used for ranking beginning with the class of 2017. Graduation speakers for the class of 2017 and beyond will be selected from the pool of students that achieve scholar status. A rubric that incorporates academic excellence, extracurricular involvement, and community service will be used to determine the two graduation speakers. Graduation distinctions include Scholar Status, Latin Honors, Honors Graduate, and Graduate with Distinction. Scholar Status is a new recognition that will replace the Distinguished Scholars Program. The Scholar Status recognition incorporates a student’s ACT score in order to advance awareness of the importance of college and career readiness for GCSSD high school graduates. All classes taken will be used in the Scholar formula. Each class will only be counted once. The highest grade received in a course will be used. “We will ‘super score’ ACTs,” Myracle explained. “This needs to continuously be updated by guidance staff as new scores arrive. ‘Super scoring’ an ACT means using the highest score achieved on each subtest.” Theformulafordetermining HOPE scholarships will be followed as outlined in State Board of Education policy. The following credits will be weighted at a maximum of 4.5 points (versus the standard maximum of 4.0 points) in order to incentivize taking rigorous courses in the final semesters: Math: 5th credit and beyond, English: 5th credit

and beyond, Science: 4th credit and beyond, AP U.S. History (2nd semester), Spanish 3. The GPA point scale for the weighted courses will be: A-4.5 points, B-3.5 points, C-2.5 points, D-1.5 points, F-0 points. The Hornet or Pioneer Scholar will be defined as a student achieving 1,700 or more points on the following scale: ACT X 27.777 (maximum of 1,000) PLUS GPA X 250 (maximum of 1,000). Latin Honors: Students with GPAs in the following ranges will be recognized: Summa cum Laude 3.9-4.0, Magna cum Laude 3.7-3.89, Cum Laude 3.5-3.69, and With Honors 3.2-3.49. Honors Graduates are students who score at or above all of the subject area readiness benchmarks on the ACT or equivalent score on the SAT. Graduate with Distinction: Students will be recognized as graduating with “distinction” by attaining a B average and completing at least of the following: Earn a nationally recognized industry certification, participate in at least one of the Governor’s Schools, participate in one of the state’s All State musical organizations, be selected as a National Merit Finalist or Semi-Finalist, attain a score of 31 or higher composite score on the ACT, attain a score of 3 or higher on at least two advanced placement exams, successfully complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, or earn 12 or more semester hours of transcripted postsecondary credit. The Gibson County Special School District school board meets the second Thursday of each month.

Boy Scouts set veteran from page 1 cemetery the veteran is buried. Scout leader Don Abbott said, “We do this as the funeral home needs us to. We are installing four or five today. The boys are required to have a certain number of community service hours. Different ranks require different amounts. This project will help get them the hours they need. The project started in 2008 or 2009 when Scout Andrew Simmons was looking for an Eagle Scout project. At that time, men with the VFW had been placing the markers. But many of the men were getting older and were not able to keep it up. We found out the funeral home had quite a few. So

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Andrew took that on as his Eagle Scout project, putting out about 12 markers in the surrounding communities. After that we adopted this as the troop’s community service project. When the funeral home gets a few we schedule a day and put them out.” Last Saturday, October 26, J.P. Kinton, Ben Allen, assistant senior patrol leader and Alex Criswell, senior patrol leader, placed four or five markers. They have at least four or five more to place between now and Veteran’s Day. Other community service projects Boy Scout Troop 243 does are placing flags at Oakwood Cemetery for Memorial Day and flag retirement ceremonies.

Scouts also earn community service hours helping a Scout with his Eagle project. Scout Master Ronnie Criswell, a former Eagle Scout with Troop 243 said, “We have boys in Troop 243 that are not only from Dyer, but from Rutherford, Kenton and Trenton as well. In the 30plus years that Dyer has had a Boy Scout Troop, we have had 30-plus Eagle Scouts. Right now we have two, Jake Siler and Noah Criswell, that have made Eagle Scout but have not yet had their ceremonies. We have four others who are only one step away. Our troop has stayed active and been successful. We have a lot support and help from a lot of older people in Dyer, many who were Scouts themselves.”

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Family carries on from page 1 know how to use it. His parents were educators in Kenton and Obion County, Randall serving as a teacher and principal and Mary as a teacher. Matthew attended Gibson Co. High School. To learn the broom making craft, Randall and Matthew traveled to Pleasant Hill, Kentucky to the famous Shaker Village where craftsmen carried on the tradition of making Shaker furniture and brooms, renowned for their simplicity of design, high quality craftsmanship and durability. “Dad and I made brooms the entire day,” recalled Matthew. “I think the guys

who were doing that are now all gone now.” The brooms made by the Pitts family are put together using wood handles and broomcorn, a Sorghum plant fiber. The broomcorn bristles are attached to the handles with twine. The Pitts make both flat brooms for floor sweeping and cylindrical “cobweb style” brooms for other cleaning. “You can fly on both kinds of brooms,” joked Matthew. “We sell about a hundred brooms a year,” he added. “We could sell more, but it’s just a hobby for us. We have a lot of repeat customers. They say the brooms hold up and sweep well. Some people

give them as presents. They say they are much higher quality than store-bought brooms. They last.” The Pitts family has participated in the Folklore Jamboree for over ten years. Nearly 150 artisans demonstrated crafts like blacksmithing, weaving, quilting and broom making. There were homemade musical instruments, jewelry, candles, soaps, and more available for purchase. On Friday, about 500 elementary students saw exhibits that included an old cider press, a Civil War campsite with costumed enactors, old fashioned laundry methods, plowing with horses, and bee keeping.

FAMILY BROOM MAKERS – Randall Pitts (left) of Kenton and son, Matthew demonstrated Shaker-style broom making at the Univ. of Tennessee Fall Folklore Jamboree held recently in Milan. Matthew’s mother, Mary also assisted with the display. The event attracted over 1,750 people Saturday despite cool, rainy weather. The Pitts family has participated in the event many years. (photo by Steve Short)

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LIONS CLUB DELIVERS - Among the members of the Rutherford Lions Club helping deliver lunches from the ribeye sandwich fundraiser were (from left) Rev. Hobert Walker, Rev. Russell Little and Blake Smith. Walker is the pastor at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Rutherford and recently celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary with his wife, Carol. Little is the pastor at the Double Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church near Milan. He is also the owner and local health care provider at the Rutherford Medical Clinic where he works with his wife, Mary. Rev. and Mrs. Little have been married for 29 years. Smith is the assistant vice president at the Farmers & Merchants Bank in Rutherford. His father, Tony, is the pastor at the Mount Ararat Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Troy. Blake has been married to Bandana for four years.

LeBonheur offers Halloween from page 1 adult •Children younger than the age of 12 should not be out at night without adult supervision. If kids are mature enough to be out on their own, they should stick to familiar areas that are well lit and trick-or-treat in groups. Keep costumes both creative and safe •When selecting a costume, make sure it is the right size to prevent trips and falls. •Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and, if possible, choose light colors. •Choose face paint and makeup whenever possible instead of masks, which can obstruct a child’s vision. •Have kids carry glow sticks or flashlights to help them see and be seen by drivers. Double check candy and costumes

•Check treats for signs of tampering before children are allowed to eat them. •Remind children to eat only treats in their original, unopened wrappers. •Candy should be thrown away if the wrapper is faded or torn, or if the candy is unwrapped. •While glow sticks are good for visibility, remember that the liquid in glow sticks is also hazardous, so parents should remind children not to chew on or break them. •Look for non-toxic designations when choosing Halloween makeup. Drive extra safely on Halloween •Slow down and be especially alert in residential neighborhoods. Children are excited on Halloween and may move in unpredictable ways. •Take extra time to look

for kids at intersections, on medians and on curbs. •Enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly and carefully. •Eliminate any distractions inside your car so you can concentrate on the road and your surroundings. •Drive slowly, anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic and turn your headlights on earlier in the day to spot children from greater distances. Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, treats more than 250,000 children each year in a 255-bed hospital that features stateof-the-art technology and family-friendly resources. For more information, please call (901) 287-6030 or visit lebonheur.org. Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/ lebonheurchildrens or follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/ lebonheurchild

from page 1 and anything we can do to act immature,” said Ms. Selph. “We haven’t done a zombie walk before. We love anything that’s sick and twisted but kind of normal.” All total about 200 people attended events that included the zombie walk, a block party and costume contest, a flash mob dance routine ala Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” video, a Ghoul 5K Run and mile Fun Run, Halloween art show, live music at Artz Underground by bands, 321 Blastoff, Ol’ Dirty Birds and Blazing Blair, and a showing of the Rocky Horror Picture Show. The event was organized by Milan businesswomen Brandy Kemp, owner of Brandy Kemp Photography and Jodi Heavner, owner of Artz Underground. They called the zombie walk “performance art.” Brandon Newman, a partner in the NewmanWebb law firm of Trenton that sponsored The Rocky Horror Picture Show

screening said the event was people of all ages and walks of life coming together to better their community. Saying a prayer to the crowd before the walk, Newman asked people to “stay in character” and be “kid

friendly.” “We are loving zombies,” he said. “It’s awesome that we have raised all of this food for kids. Have fun and have a good time. It’s all about doing something good for your neighbors and the community.”

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Crenshaw is state History Teacher of the Year John Crenshaw caught the history bug early from his parents. Today his love for history -and teaching it well- has earned him a state award. Crenshaw won the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History’s “2013 Tennessee History Teacher of the Year” award recently. This award is cosponsored by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, Preserve America, and HISTORY™ (The History Channel), and recognizes outstanding teachers of American history across the country. Crenshaw is a teacher in the Gibson County Special School District and teaches social studies to 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students at Spring Hill Elementary. He formerly taught at Rutherford. Crenshaw, of Humboldt, is the son of Nancy Crenshaw and the late Dr. Tom Crenshaw. “Mother influenced me the most,” Crenshaw said. “She is a huge history buff.” Crenshaw has won many other educational and civic awards, including “Teacher of the Year” at Spring Hill twice in the last four years. He has been recognized as a

Level 5 teacher, which is the highest level a teacher can achieve. He has consistently maintained some of the highest TCAP scores in the district and the state. He has also served as a mentor teacher to new teachers. If there is a secret to his success in the realm of education, Crenshaw says there is no magic bullet. “I try to instill in the students that education is important. Until you try, you don’t know what you can do. And you can’t succeed without trying!” “If you love what you’re teaching, it shows, and kids will know it and want to know more.” History is fun, entertaining and relevant to young lives, he says. His classroom may include field trips to Shiloh or Civil War re-enactors. If the students are working hard, he’s been known to reward them by going outdoors and playing Capture the Flag. Today’s technology also helps bring history alive to the students, Crenshaw says. As a social studies teacher, he teaches history, economics and other related subjects such as geography, which he is also passionate about. “You use it everyday when you travel,” Crenshaw

says. “You have road maps in your mind.” No matter what your future occupation may be, you need to know your geography, he believes. Crenshaw has been an active member of the community, also. He is a lifetime member of First United Methodist Church, where he also teaches a Sunday school class. He is a member of the Lion’s Club and a graduate of the Gibson County Adult Leadership program. Crenshaw is the former manager of Catfish Cookers and Crenshaw Christmas Tree Farm.

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Community Living

Kenton News By Cindy Lamar The change in the weather was a welcome fact for all the young hunters participating in the juvenile deer-hunting season. Molly Lamar accompanied by her father, Luke. The hunting duo were diligent about their quest and found success on Sunday afternoon, when Molly harvested not one, but two deer! Molly and her family will enjoy the venison for months to come. Congratulations Molly on a successful hunt! Ronnie and Cindy Lamar were delighted to receive a good report from his transplant team doctors in Nashville last week. They will have monthly appointments throughout the remainder of his wait for a heart. William and Ann Duren became great-grandparents again recently. Little Charlie

North Union Supt. Chad Murray opened Sunday school with a reading there are only two kinds of people on earth either you are lost or saved. The congregation asked for prayer for Blake Reese who was in a wreck last night, Jimmy Winters is recovering from surgery, Royce Turner is recovering, Red Swink was mentioned, and Bro. Chris asked for prayer for him this week. Was good to see Keith Quast in our church services. For call to worship, Bro. Chris read from Romans 14:19 and mentioned being a Christian is a big responsibility on our shoulders. Happy Birthday was sung to Phyllis Joyce. Our childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s moment was brought by Phyllis Joyce dressed in a costume to capture ghosts. She asked during your time of need who do you call upon. She mentioned doctor, mechanic, and parents. We should first call on God. Bible says pray continually and she repeated scripture

Asa Stafford is the son of Lea and Jon Stafford. Food for thought: What a joy it is to know the Lord! To walk with Him each day! To waken each morning knowing He is there and lie down each night the same way. What a joy to know that He hears my prayers and He answers each one that I pray, and to know that He cares for my every need in His kind and loving way. Prayer list: Freddie Simmons, Bonnie Graves, Cecil Ray, Dewey and Modine Bradley, Daniel and Faye Sharp, Terry Lane, Jerry Williams, Jackie Hatch, Sam Weatherly, Ronnie Lamar, Terry Sweat, Henry Herane, William (Bubba) Herane, Tiffany Wigdor, Jesse and Elaine Davidson, Carol and Bobby Primrose and Clint McLodge.

By Sarah Allen from Col. 4:2, Romans 12:12 and Matt. 24:22. We forfeit peace when we do not pray. Bro. Chris continued in his series of sermons on building up a church. Text was from Romans 15: 17. (1) Christ did not please himself. It is not about us. We are supposed to be here to serve God and others. Verses 1-3. (2) Written for our instruction Vs. 4 and 2 Tim 3:16-17 Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s way of making us well prepared and equipped to do good for everyone. (3) One mind, verses 5-7. Use words that glorify God. Give others encouragement to do what God made them to do. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to come together this is his cry for our church. Consider your role this morning. Encourage someone or maybe change your role. The Little Disciples with their pillow case ministry will be going to the Nursing Home this week. Enjoy this beautiful fall weather and be prayerful always.

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The Grapevine By Sarah Skinner Fall has really arrived. We had some very cool or should I say cold weather for a few days, and I certainly had my heat on. We had a good service at St. Paul Sunday morning. Minister Jasmin Williams delivered the message. Her topic â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;For I know the thoughts that I think toward youâ&#x20AC;? was found in Jeremiah 29:11. The Unity Choir provided the contemporary music. Minster Williams grandmother, Lucy of Obion worshipped with us. St. Paul has been observing Breast Cancer Awareness for the last three Sundays. Debi Morris, a coworker of Kalesis Pitts, gave her testimony and reported she has been cancer free for five years. Her talk was very good and informative. Her husband accompanied her. Several of St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mass choir members participated on Beech Grove Rutherford mass choirâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual choir day Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. Other choirs participating were: Phillips Chapel of Milan, Cedar Hill of Humboldt, and Pleasant View of Sharon. Alma Williamson was the wonderful MC. It was a very good service. It is really a blessing that Sis.

Cloras Chapel By Robin McNeil Greetings from the Cloras Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Dyer. We can truly say that God is good all the time and all the time God is good! We, the Cloras Chapel family, had an exciting weekend! On Saturday night some of the members from Cloras Chapel blessed Pastor Myles and First Lady Diane with a delicious meal at Outback Steak House in Jackson. The meal was delicious and the fellowship was awesome! Pastor and wife were chaperoned by Minister Keith Harris and Willie. Sister Myles said she felt like she was on a date. Sunday at Cloras Chapel was great! Sunday School was taught by Elder Ronald McNeil. He did a very good job and it was enjoyed by all. Sunday morning message was delivered by Rev. Jeremy Myles. His title was,â&#x20AC;?God is With Us!â&#x20AC;? The Holy Ghost was all over the house. He ended a series of messages dealing with having a relationship with God. Sunday afternoon climaxed the Pastorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Appreciation Jesus is Coming Soon

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Pearl Banks is well enough to attend church and other places. God is good all of the time. Terry and Carmon Booker of Florida were home for several days last week. Neal White of Virginia was home visiting his relatives recently. James and I met Michelle and Lil Sarah in Brownsville Friday afternoon so she could pick up her little dog Cole. She will be working at home this week, so he will get to stay home for a week. Lil Sarah spent the weekend with Michelle. In route home James and I stopped at Majesticâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Trenton and enjoyed a wonderful meal. Elinor Lawrenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home going service was held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Beech Grove in Rutherford. It was a beautiful service. A host of relatives and friends attended. Those having birthdays this week are: Sarah Skinner, Amber and Ashley Booker, and Felisha Warren Jones. We wish them all a happy birthday. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pray for each other and smile when we meet our friends and neighbors. God bless and have a good week.

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Day! Special guest was Pastor Timothy Love from New Day Ministries in Jackson. He let us know in his message that â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is time to revisit the glory of God.â&#x20AC;? Pastor Myles and Sister Diane would like to thank all who came out to share this great event with them and special thanks go to the Cloras Chapel Family! Anthony and Felecia Eskew were the escorts for Pastor and wife Sunday afternoon and they looked great! We thank God for them. Elder Walter Nolan was at church Sunday and we were so glad to see him. He is doing well! Sunday Cloras Chapel CPCA is invited to Dyer Church of God for Men and Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day! Also Badgett Chapel CPCA is having their annual choir day. The program will be made up of anyone who once was a part of the Badgett Chapel Choirs. We are looking forward to our Parade for Christ the fourth Sunday in November. Smyrna Baptist Church from Huntingdon will be our special guest. Come one come all. We are still in prayer for the Lawrence Family! In this time of bereavement, remember to always look unto the hills whence cometh your help! Your help comes from the Lord! Cloras Chapel says: Have a good week and always believe and trust in our true and living God. God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost.

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Keely Mill by Diane Hamlin Our Sunday school hour began with Stephen Fields leading us in the hymn â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;What a Friend We Have in Jesus.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Keith Hamlin opened us in prayer. We dismissed to our classes. Christy Skelton opened the adult class in prayer before doing a good job teaching us our lesson â&#x20AC;&#x153;Asking Questions About Jesusâ&#x20AC;? from John 7:152. The inspired Scriptures declare that He is Who He said, the Divine son of God who came to give everlasting life to those who believe in Him. Diane Hamlin closed us in prayer. Our Sunday morning worship hour began with Elaine Fields playing the piano and Mike Fields and the church choir leading us in our offertory hymn â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Victory in Jesus.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Keith Hamlin opened services in prayer. Bro. Steve ministered to the residents in The Dyer Nursing Home on Sunday morning and was back in time to welcome everyone and make our announcements. We had a time of giving praise reports. We all enjoyed a few minutes of hugs, shaking hands and sharing words of encouragement with our church family and visitors as we got in to our time of meet and greet. We thank the Lord for our visitors. Bro. Steve led in prayer over our services. Mike Fields led the congregation in the hymn â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Amazing Grace.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The choir blessed us with our special music as they sang â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Just Like His Great Love.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s church was

dismissed to Jennifer Fields. Bro. Steve delivered our morning message â&#x20AC;&#x153;Loveâ&#x20AC;? from 1 Corinthians 13. Tonya Fields dismissed services in prayer as the hymn â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Have Thine Own Way, Lord!â&#x20AC;&#x2122; was sung. After services we welcomed our newest members Shari Young and Brylea Young to the Keely Mill Church family. Our Discipleship Training Hour began with the hymn â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;He Keeps Me Singing.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Christy Skelton opened in prayer. Mike Fields did a good job teaching us our lesson â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Building On A Sure Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; from 1 Corinthians 3:11. Our Sunday night worship hour began with Mike Fields leading us in the hymn â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Old Rugged Cross.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bro. Steve welcomed everyone and made announcements. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s church blessed us with our special music â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I Have Peace, Joy and Love like a River.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bro. Steve delivered our message â&#x20AC;&#x153;Conductâ&#x20AC;? from Romans 14:1-7. Several women in the church gathered around Ms. Anne as Tonya Fields led in prayer for her. Bro. Steve dismissed services in prayer as the hymn â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Till the Storm Passes Byâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; was sung. After services we welcomed another new member Preston Locke to the Keely Mill Church family. We thank the Lord for adding to the church.

Golden Agers The Golden Agers did not meet Wednesday, October 23. That was the day that loving friends and family â&#x20AC;&#x153;laid to restâ&#x20AC;? a true citizen of the city of our little town of Dyer, Laura Mae Selph. The day was filled with sympathetic words and demonstrations for her family and loved friends. There was a service of memory and comfort conducted by her pastor of Dyer FBC Brother DeWayne Goodgine and her nephew Dr. Ray Carroll with his delivery just filled with the nostalgia of the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;old timesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of Dyer. And then afterwards the dinner at Dyer FBC gave the family a respite from a difficult day when those remaining could bind together in their sorrow and reminisce too. Reminisces centered the heart of the lady as she remembered in her almost 90 years the way that Dyer and all the areas around had remained during her earlier years. And she wrote about her memories. As she walked daily throughout Dyer for years she probably composed the snippets of personal history. During those years I would quickly scan my â&#x20AC;&#x153;TriCity..â&#x20AC;? to see if she had an entry for I wanted no delay to gain an insight about my

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Community Calendars DSCC TO OFFER FREE SALSA DANCE LESSONS Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) will host a free “Salsa Night” on Friday, October 25 from 6:30 – 9 p.m. at the E.H. Lannom, Jr. Gymnasium. Open floor dancing and refreshments will be available from 8 – 9 p.m. Professional dance instructors from Memphis will be on-hand to teach Salsa and other popular Latin dances. This event is free to the public and everyone is invited to attend. For more information, contact Yuketa Hall at 901-475-3166 or hall@dscc.edu. BASKETBAL BOUNCERS Registration is open now until December 15th for Northwest Gibson County YMCA Basketball Bouncers for ages 3-5. Cost is $25 for members and $35 for non-members. If you are willing to be a coach, please let a staff member know when you turn in your registration. Each child will receive a t-shirt and trophy. Contact the Y for more information 731-855-7516. HOLIDAY BAZAAR The Dyer C.P. Church ‘Relay for Life’ team is sponsoring a Holiday Bazaar Saturday, November 9, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the Church Fellowship Hall, 256 E. College St. All proceeds go to the North Gibson County Relay for Life event and the American Cancer Society. Enjoy a delightful lunch between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Vegetable beef soup is the feature, but cornbread, crackers, cheese, drinks, desserts and more will be available. While you’re at it, take a look at the large selection of arts, crafts, home canned items, baked goods, Christmas ornaments and unusual gifts. You won’t want to miss the ‘Nearly New’ Shoppe, either! And let us bake your Thanksgiving sweets and casseroles, too! Just follow the crowd for a great time! If you need more information, call the church office at 692-2594. WINTER GAME & MINI FUNDRAISER The Northwest Gibson County YMCA will be having Fitness Bingo beginning the months of November and December. This is not your regular Bingo game! You will not be sitting down waiting for letters and numbers to be called. This version of Bingo is guaranteed to get you up off the couch and moving so that you can afford to enjoy some of the sweet treats that are so readily available this time of year without as much guilt! Three different Bingo cards available: Novice, Intermediate and Advanced. You can purchase any card or as many cards as you like for $10 each. Do the challenges or answer the trivia on the cards to get a ‘Bingo.’ Each bingo will get your name in the drawing for the Grand Prize. Fill your first card and receive a Y Shirt. Will you Nail the Novice level? Beat The Intermediate Level? Annihilate the Advanced Level or will you be the Overachiever and Conquer all 3? Come by the Y and purchase your card(s) today and see what you can do! Grand prize winner and other awards and door prizes to be given out and awards ceremony to be held on Saturday, January 11th. MYSTERY DINNER THEATRE ‘Who Stole Tom Turkey’ and a Silent Auction to benefit Nite Lite Theatre will be held Saturday, November 9th at 1st Presbyterian Church Trenton. The silent auction begins at 5 p.m. and dinner and show begins at 6 p.m. Cost is $20 per person - reservations only. Deadline to reserve your seats is Monday, November 4th. YOUTH ACTING WORKSHOP - AGES 10-14 Nite Lite Theatre acting workshop for ages 10-14 will be held November 2nd, teaching auditioning and acting techniques from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Nite Lite office space, 500 Eaton Street, in Trenton. Fee is $30 per person. Reservations only - no walk ins. Class is limited to 12 and enrollment will be on a first come first serve basis. All attendees must be accompanied by an adult. No food or drink or cell phones allowed. This workshop is conducted by Jennifer Petty and David Daniels. Call Nite Lite Theatre at 731-855-2129 to reserve your spot now! YOUTH ACTING WORKSHOP - AGES 15-18 Nite Lite Theatre acting workshop for ages 15-18 will be held November 16th, teaching auditioning and acting techniques from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Nite Lite office space, 500 Eaton Street in Trenton. The fee is $30 per person. Reservations only - no walk ins. Class is limited to 12 and enrollment will be on a first come first serve basis. No food or drink or cell phones allowed. This workshop conducted by Jennifer Petty and David Daniels. Call Nite Lite Theatre at 731-855-2129 to reserve your spot now! YOUTH ACTING WORKSHOPS - AGES 6-10 Nite Lite Theatre acting workshop for ages 6-10 will be held November 23rd entitled ‘Oh the Thinks, You Can Think’ It is a workshop focusing on the joys of creativity, selfexpression and imagination through the use of theatre. Children will sing songs, play games, bring favorite fairy tales to life, and perform. Perfect for the energetic, dramatic, artsy youngster! This is a great way to introduce the arts and learn what is needed to be ‘performer.’ The class is 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. located at Bonnie’s School of Dance in Humboldt. The cost is $30 per person. Reservations only - no walk ins. Class is limited to 10 and enrollment will be on a first come first serve basis. All attendees must be accompanied by an adult. No food or drink or cell phones allowed. This workshop conducted by Gina Hartley. Call Nite Lite Theatre at 731-855-2129 to reserve your spot now! YOUTH ACTING WORKSHOP- WITH PUPPETS - AGES 6-10 Nite Lite Theatre will hold a workshop for children ages 6-10 on November 23rd. The workshop is entitled ‘The Lion’s King Court.’ Come learn and explore all things drama in this workshop based on Disney’s ‘The Lion King.’ This workshop will contain a puppet portion and will be held 1p.m. - 3:30 p.m. located Bonnie’s School of Dance in Humboldt. The cost is $30 per person. Reservations only - no walk ins. 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YHS CLASS OF 68 - The Yorkville High School class 1968 held their 45th class reunion on October 19th. Among the classmates attending were (front row) Sue Russell Garrett, Catherine Taylor Hughes, teacher Mrs. Frances Swink, Cathy Pruett Petty, Gaye Hassell Allmon, and Martha Lumpkin Phelan, (back row) teacher Mr. Henry Farrar, Eddie Dale Balentine, Steven Murray, James Lumpkin, and Roger Glidewell.

From the Preacher’s Desk We began a study about “Overcoming the world” in our last article. What is the world? The word world, as used in the Bible, has a number of different meanings. Let us study some of them. 1. The world refers to the inanimate creation--the lands, the seas, the mountains, the valleys, the trees, the flowers, etc. It refers to the whole of God’s creation. (Read Acts 17:24) 2. The world often refers to the people of the world---the world of humanity, including all races and tribes and nations. This is the meaning of the world in John 3:16 ---- “God so loved the world,” etc. God loved the world of humanity. 3. The world also refers to the temptations of the world, the sins of the world, the evil that is in the world. The world means worldliness. It is in this sense that the word world is employed in our lesson subject --“overcoming the world.” The world is our opponent, out antagonist. The world is a challenge to the best within us. In the language of John (1 John 2:15-16), we are en-lightened on the very word by Jesus Himself: “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and vainglory of life, is not of the father, but is of the world. The world in this passage consists of three things, namely: (1) “The lust of the flesh,” or the lust that that has its seat in the flesh. Sensuality in its various forms----adultery, drunkenness, gluttony--is included. (2) “The lust of the eyes” or the lust that has its origin in the sense of sight---covetousness, the love of money, the love of things that “glitter”. (3) And “the vainglory of life,” or that great desire for praise, for power, for

preeminence among men. Some people desire to be lifted above others, to be praised above others. So, this is the world that stands before us! This is the world that seeks to overcome us, to enslave us, to take from us precious values, to plunge us into darkness of

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Obituaries BILLY G. RAMSEY Olive Branch, MS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Billy G. Ramsey, 85, of Olive Branch, MS, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2013. He was a very active member of Bellevue Baptist Church for 63 years, was a former deacon, drove buses for many groups and coached many of the athletic teams. He was also a member of the Cherokee Golf Club. Mr. Ramsey was preceded in death by his first wife of 52 years, Carolyn Heath Ramsey and is survived by his wife, Lois Howell Davis. He also leaves a daughter, Cathy (Vic) Quinn of Conway, AR; son, Steve (Rebecca) Ramsey of Aiken, SC; a brother, Jack (Mary Ed) Ramsey of Humboldt; three grandchildren, Bryan Quinn, Jennifer Brodie and Amy Bowers; five great grandchildren and several beloved nieces and nephews. A celebration of Mr. Ramseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life was at Bellevue Baptist Church on October 24, 2013. Interment followed in Memorial Gardens. Memorial gifts may be made to Bellevue Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made at www. memphisfuneralhome.net.

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Dyer - Mrs. Ida Lou Stevens, 76, of Dyer, passed away from this life on October 22, 2013, at Gibson General Hospital. Funeral services for Mrs. Stevens were conducted on Friday, October 25, 2013, at the Union Methodist Church of Trenton with Bro. Gene Rollins and Bro. Daymond Duck officiating. Interment followed in Poplar Grove Cemetery of Dyer. Mrs. Stevens was born August 13, 1937 in Honolulu, Hawaii; the daughter of the late Mrs. and Mrs. Nicholas and Ida Mae Foster. She was a member of Union Methodist Church and worked at Wilson Sporting Goods before retirement. Mrs. Stevens is survived by her husband Billy Stevens; three children, Harold Stevens, Laura Ann Tompkins, Willard Foster; grandchildren, Lakeshia Jackson, Lucas Stevens, Blake Burks, Travis Burks; and greatgrandchildren, Maley Stevens, Sawyer Jackson, and Kate Jackson. She is also survived by brothers and sisters of Hawaii with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Karnes and Son Funeral Home was honored to serve the family of Mrs. Ida Lou Stevens.

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Trenton - Joyce Ann McCaig Claybrook of Trenton, passed away at the age of 77 on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Mrs. Claybrook was a retired Farm Bureau secretary and was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church. She leaves her husband; Lee M. Claybrook of Trenton; three daughters, Leigh Ann Sinclair of Waynesboro, Carol Claybrook ScarboroughandhusbandPageofClinton,andBeverlyKayRhines and husband Kirby of Louisville, KY; and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, October 25, 2013 at Shelton Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in Oakland Cemetery.

Bethpage By Joyce Brown The fields are looking barren as the crops are being brought in. Thank God for the harvest. Diane Jenkins had a birthday and finally got into my decade. Of course, we sang to her. Tina and Janice played â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Consider the Liliesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; during quiet time and call to worship was â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Majesty.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bro. Jeff talked to the Preacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pals about listening to God. They listen really good to Bro. Jeff and that is good training for them to be listening to God. Our sermon was from 1 John 5:13 and other passages on the subject â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who We Are in the Lordâ&#x20AC;? with three main topics: We need to know we are saved, we must know we are forgiven, and we should know we are justified. Great message! Our night message was from James 4:15,16 â&#x20AC;&#x153;If the Lord Wills, We Will Live.â&#x20AC;? Frankie had a bonfire going

and there was lots of weenies roasted and marshamallows charred for Smores. Then the hay wagon was loaded and off they went. Some of us â&#x20AC;&#x153;wimpsâ&#x20AC;? stayed in the kitchen to clean up and eat cookies. We carried candy, fruit, and other treats for the kids to put in their Halloween buckets. A good time for all. We were glad to see Ron and Dot Sellersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; son and wife at church today. They are relocating from Texas to the St. Louis area and the family is excited to have them closer. Also, Macâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mom and nephew came for worship service. Happy to welcome them. We all got a chance to love on the Littleton grandbabies and of course, John Allen. We are always glad for visitors and would like to see you at Bethpage if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a church home. Encouragement from the pulpit: Bro. Jeff said we need to read Romans. God bless!

Card of Thanks Words cannot possibly show my gratitude for all the kindness, and prayers. All the food from friends, neighbors, church, church members, Karnes and Son Funeral Home for the loss of my wife Ida Stevens. All was deeply appreciated many thanks and to all God bless and thanks. Billy Stevens, Neva Stevens, James Stevens, Bill, Harold, Laurie LaKeshia, Lucas, Blake, Travis, Sawyer, Kate, Hunter, Maley and Joey.

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than that?â&#x20AC;? Saulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s army couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t protect their own king. Now David is the anointed king but he isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the acting king in the palace yet. Saul is the acting king and so heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the one who would into battle with his army. Saulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sons would go with him. Remember when David was only about 15 years old and his older brothers were out on the armyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s field? David was stuck at home (1 Samuel 17). Now David runs for his life and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still in the perfect will of god. Saul isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. Not at all. Saul disobeyed Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s command that would lead to the death of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s people. Before Saul went into on of his battles, he could have turned to God, but instead he turned to a witch, a medium, a sorcerer. That was the last chance Saul would have to repent of his unbelief. Saul then entered the battle that would be his last (1 Chronicles 10:13). â&#x20AC;&#x153;And when they shall say unto you, seek unto them that have familiar spirits and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter; should not a people seek unto their God? For the living to the dead? Isaiah 8: 19 (KJV).

New Hope News By Shirley Hooper A large crowd enjoyed Wednesday eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chill and soup supper with all the trimmings. After a time of fellowship Brother Corey led in prayer requests and a devotion from Romans 12: 46 and I Corinthians 12: 14-27. He gave a short story about a discussion between a nose and a hand, who illustrated that we are the body of Christ. Sunday morning Brother Terry Owens blessed us by singing, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Without a valley how would I know.â&#x20AC;? Brother Corey preached on â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Let Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Spirit step inâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; from I Corinthians 2:12-16. He described different kinds of people. First there is the natural man who does not have Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Spirit and lives apart from God. The Spiritual man has become a Christian and has Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Spirit in him. We can get to God for wisdom, understanding, and discernment. Several attended the

worship service at Dyer Nursing Home Sunday afternoon. Brother Terry led us in familiar hymns. Brother Corey spoke of the beautiful fall season and the seasons of our lives. Sunday evenings Brother Corey preached on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fruitâ&#x20AC;? from Mark 11:12-26. Jesus cleared the Temple saying â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have made my Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House a den of robbers.â&#x20AC;? Isaiah 56:7 says it should be a house of prayer. He cursed the fig tree and it withered. He likened it to those who hid behind the church to do evil. Saturday, November 9 is movie day for the children 5th grade and below. They will be seeing â&#x20AC;&#x153;Free Birds.â&#x20AC;? November 10 is youth Sunday. Operation Christmas Child will be due November 17. Every soul with Christ is a missionary, every soul without Christ is a mission field.

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Sports & Education Pioneers lose district game 41 to 6 BY LORI CATHEY Gibson County High School held Senior Night and Blackout Cancer before the final home football game against Greenfield this past Friday night. Gibson County recognized senior athletes in football, cheerleading, volleyball, girls’ soccer, cross-country, and golf as well as GCHS Marching Pioneers before Friday night game. Gibson County also honored football coach Corry Essary before the game. As a show of support for coach Essary, his wife Eva and children were presented with a football signed by the 2013 Pioneer football team. Essay’s sons, Poston and Davis also served as honorary captains for Blackout Cancer night. Coach Essary was diagnosis with leukemia this past August. On Gibson County’s opening possession, the

Pioneers picked up four first downs and picked up 65yards, when the Greenfield defense forced the Pioneers to turnover the ball on fourth down at the 11-yard line. Just four plays later Gibson County defense forced Greenfield to turn theball back over on downs at the 43-yardline. Greenfield and Gibson County’s offense were forced to go three plays and out for the remainder of the quarter with no score at the end of the first quarter. Greenfield’s defense forced Gibson County to fumble on the 12-yard line. Greenfield capitalized on the fumble one play later on a 76-yard pass for a touchdown to give Greenfield a 6-0 lead. Greenfield returned a punt for a touchdown and for the two point conversion, which was good, to take a 14 -0 lead. Greenfield picked up one more touchdown to

HARRIS MAKES BLOCK - Pioneer running back Jercolby Milan runs for a first down as Gibson County’s Shakur Harris makes a great block for Milan. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

is Shakur Harris. Harris, a sophomore defensive end, led the team in sacks with two. He also had a tackle and two assists. See GCHS Scoreboard below sponsored by Siler Thornton Agency. Leading Gibson County’s offensive were: Danny Evans with 11 carries for 68 yards; Jake Siler had 14 carries for 63 yards and a touchdown; Zyrone Reed rushed 10 times for 27 yards, and had 4 punts for 117 yards; Jercolby Milan with 3 carries for 18 yards. Leading the Pioneers defensive was Austin Thompson with 2 tackles and 3 assists. Christian McElroy had 1 tackles and 4 assists; Taylor Roberts with 2 tackles; Jercolby Milan had 2 tackles; Hunter Cooper with 1 tackles and 2 assists. Gibson County Pioneers will face Lake County Friday night at 7:30 in Tiptonville.

CAUGHT - Senior Taylor Roberts chases down Greenfield’s running back during Friday night game. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

BREAKING OUT - Gibson County running back Danny Evans breaks through the Greenfield defense for a big 23-yard gain. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

GOOD MOVE - Pioneer quarterback Jake Siler gets around Greenfield’s corner for a 28-yard run for a first down. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

extend the halftime lead to 22-0. On Gibson County,s first drive of the third quarter the Pioneers started to move the ball and picked up three first downs. But the drive ended up with a turnover on a fumble. Greenfield then scored on a 4-yard run and then scored another touchdown on a 33-yard pass to take a 35-0 lead at the end of the third quarter.. Gibson County held Greenfield to just one touchdown in the fourth quarter to move up the lead, 41-0. In the last minutes of the game Jake Siler ran a 10yard run for a touchdown to make the final score 41 to 6. Gibson County had a total 178 yards, 176 were rushing and 2 were passing. Gibson County had 7 first downs. The Gibson County Pioneer Player of the Week

GCHS holds Clay Target Banquet BY LORI CATHEY The Gibson County High School clay target team members were recognized at an awards banquet held Tuesday, October 22 at Joe & Deana’s By-Pass Cafe in Dyer. Gibson County team coaches Corey Kesterson and Jay Richardson thanked the parents and the GCHS

BEST SHOT AWARD - Andrew Hughes received the Best Shot Award for leading the team with the highest score in the regional and state tournament. He also received two 50 straight patches. (Phot by Lori Cathey)

administrators for their helped and support with the clay target program this past year. Pioneer coaches Richardson and Kesterson gave out ‘letters,’ and football pins to all first year team members. Bars were giving to each membersdepending on the number of years they have

GCHS TRAP TEAM RECEIVING BAR AND PLAQUE – Gibson County High School Trap team members receiveing bars and Athletic Achievement Award plaque during the awards banquet were (seated) Ryan Mingle, Grayson Whitworth, (standing) Will Frazier, Justin Richardson and Blake Daniels.

played. They also received an Athletic Achievement Award plaque for the 2013 season. Junior Andrew Hughes received the Best Shot Award for leading the team with the highest score in the regional and state tournament. Hughes also received two 50 straight patches. If an athlete hits

50 targets in a round, they receive a 50 straight patch to apply to their shooting gear. Gibson County has recognized the trap team as a high school sport for the past ten years. The team is funded mainly by out of pocket money and some donations from other citizens and businesses.

GCHS FIRST YEAR MEMBERS RECEIVING LETTERS AND BAR – Gibson County High School Trap team first year members receiving letter and bars during the awards banquet were Randall Holland, Chay Poyner and Noah Blackburn. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

GCHS SCOREBOARD CURRENT STANDINGS District 14A Football District W/L Record 1. Union City 5-0 8-1 2. Trenton 5-1 7-2 3. Humboldt 4-2 7-2 4. Halls 4-2 6-3 5. Lake C0. 3-3 4-5 6. Gibson C0. 1-5 2-7 _______________________________________________ Last Week Results Gibson County 6 Greenfield 41 Humboldt 7 Halls 12 Trenton 7 Union City 28 _______________________________________________ Gibson County Next Game away against Lake County 7:30

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Gibson County 2013 senior night

SENIOR CHEERLEADERS - The 2013 Pioneers senior cheerleaders are (front row) Hannah Wiese, Kathryn Cox, Sarah Catherine Thornton, (back row) Madison Scobey, Cody Jones and Brice Johnson. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

GCHS MARCHING PIONEER BAND SENIORS - Gibson County High School 2013 senior band members are (not in order) Brandon Adair, Logan Bates, Scotty Blankenship, Mary Beth Chandler, Kathryn Cox, Patrick Hill, Kari Howard, Grace Jewell, Jason Kolwyck, Kaitilyn Mabry, Jessamy Moore, Hannah Nee, Garner Perkins, Gable Powell, Erin Reed, Eli Todd, Sarah Catherine Thornton, Maggie Watson, Lexi Whitley and Morgan Whitworth. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

GCHS SENIOR VOLLEYBALL, CROSS-COUNTRY AND SOCCER PLAYERS – Gibson County (kneeling from left) volleyball seniors are Lacey Petty, Brianna Fetters, Lynsey Crews, Courtney Sawyers, Brandi Tate, (standing) cross-country seniors Nacole Johnson, Care Beth Holt, Sarah Beth Mullins and soccer senior Alyssa Kesterson. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

GCHS FOOTBALL SENIOR PLAYERS - Gibson County 2013 football seniors are (kneeling from left) Austin Thompson, Houston Hopkins, and (standing) Danny Evans, Taylor Roberts, and Jonathan Nevels. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

PIONEER SENIOR GOLF PLAYERS – Gibson County 2013 golf seniors are Logan Cochran and Austin Brewer. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

THORNTON RECOGNIZED – Sarah Catherine Thornton was recognized for her four years in GC Marching Pioneers Band. She was introduced with her parents Chuck and Amy Thornton. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

GCHS holds Blackout Cancer night LAST TIME – Gibson County senior color guard member Grace Jewell performs for the last time on Gibson County football field during halftime this past Friday night. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

PIONEER PLAYER OF THE WEEK – The Gibson County Pioneer Player of the Week is Shakur Harris. Harris, a sophomore defensive end, led the team in sacks with two. He also had a tackle and two assists. The Pioneer Player of the Week is sponsored by Farmers & Merchants Bank, Rutherford, a branch of Farmers and

SHOWING SUPPORT – Gibson County football manager Sarah Dodd and cheerleaders Mikayla Simpson, Gracie Terry and Emma Lovell show their support for football coach Essary during the Blackout Cancer night at Gibson County.

BLACKOUT CANCER NIGHT - Gibson County football coach Corry Essary, his wife Eva and children were presented with a football signed by the 2013 Pioneer Football team. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

HONORARY CAPTAINS - Pioneer football coach Corry Essay’s sons, Poston and Davis served as honorary captains with Austin Thompson for Blackout Cancer night at Gibson County. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

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Lady Pirates win 37-21, Pirates win 34-31 BY LORI CATHEY The Rutherford Lady Pirates Basketball team opened its junior high schedule this past week. The Lady Pirates defeated Bradford Lady Red Devils 37 to 21 in Thursday night’s game but lost to Humboldt 26-25 Monday night. In Monday night’s game the Lady Pirates was down by one point at the end of the first quarter 7 to 6 Humboldt. During the second quarter, the Lady Pirates outscored Humboldt to take a 10-9 lead. The two teams swapped baskets back and forth in the third quarter to give the Lady Pirates a 16 -15 lead. In the final period Humboldt outscored the Lady Pirates 11 to 9 for a 26 to 25 loss to Humboldt. The Lady Pirates were 15 of 26 from the free throw line. Scoring for the Lady Pirates were: Hannah Ball 9 points, Madison Baird 6 points, Mckinley Burkett and K J White each had 4 points and Emma Upchurch added two points. Thursday night the Lady Pirates faced Bradford Lady

Red Devils at Rutherford. By the end of the first quarter, the Lady Pirates trailed by three points 11 to 8. Going into halftime Bradford had a 16 13 lead. In the third quarter, the Lady Pirates outscored the Lady Red Devils by 11 points with Lady Pirate Madison Baird adding a 3pointer and scoring 7 of the 15 points to take a 28 to 20 lead. The Lady Red Devils ‘cold shooting allowed the Lady Pirates to go on a 9-0 run, with shots by McKinley Burkett, Hannah Ball and Emma Upchurch for a 37 to 21 victory. Leading the scoring for the Lady Pirates was Mckinley Burkett and Hannah Ball each had 12 points. Ball was also 6 of 10 from the free throw. Madison Baird had 9 points and K J White and Emma Upchurch both added two points. Pirates The Rutherford Pirates finished the first week of the junior high basketball season with an 1-1 record. In the first game, Rutherford lost to Humboldt

58-33. Humboldt jumped out to an early 13-9 lead. Humboldt extended its lead to 29 to 21 at halftime. Rutherford’s Cody Green scored 8 of the 13 Pirates points in the second quarter. Humboldt pulled out to a 51-23 advantage in the third quarter. In the fourth, Humboldt continued to extend their lead to 58-33 for the final score. Scoring for Rutherford were Cody Green 11 points, Cameron McMackin 6 points, Malik Jones 4 points, Remington Green 3 points, Colin Warren, Adam Smithson, Aden Wylie and Noah Stafford each had 2 points. The Pirates won 34-31 over Bradford Thursday night in a nail biter. The Pirates came out cold to start the first quarter with Bradford taking a 11 to 2 lead. Rutherford’s Tamaz Taylor made long 3-pointer from the top of the key at the buzzer to end the second quarter to make it 21-16 Bradford at halftime.Colin Warren was 7 of 8 from the free throw line in the first half.

In the third quarter with back-to-back steals and layups by Noah Stafford and Aubrey Perkins Rutherford pulled within a point 25-24 with 2:04 left in the quarter. Rutherford’s Cody Green made two foul shots to tie the game 26-26 to end the quarter. Pirate Caden Wylie opened the fourth quarter up by making a steal and a great pass to Green for a lay–up to give Rutherford its first lead of the night 3028. Both teams continued battling back and forth for the next three minutes of the game. Pirate Warren made a great steal and a pass to Perkins for an easy lay up to give Rutherford a 33 to 31 lead with 1:20 left in the game. Rutherford Malik Jones was fouled on an offensive rebound and made 1 of 2 foul shots for the final score to give Rutherford a 34 to 31 win over Bradford. Colin Warren was Rutherford leading scorer with 9 points. Cody Green had 8 points, Aubrey Perkins 6 points, Tamaz Taylor 5 points, Noah Stafford 4 points and Malik Jones 2 points.

WARREN STEAL - Rutherford’s Colin Warren comes up with the steal against Bradford during Thursday night’s game. Warren was 7 of 8 from the free throw line and was the high scorer with 9 points. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

JONES GOES UP – Malik Jones puts up a shot under pressure against Bradford Red Devil defenders Thursday night. (Photo by Lori Cathey

GOING AIRBORNE - Rutherford’s Hannah Ball goes airborn to block a shot by Bradford’s Carissa Pinkerson in the first quarter. Ball had 12 points against Bradford. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

REBOUND – Mckinley Burkett grabs a defensive rebound over Lady Red Devil defenders during Thursday night’s game. Burkett scored 12 points against Bradford. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

Eagles lose 53-17, Lady Eagles lose 36-15 By Lori Cathey The Dyer Eagles took the court against the Trenton Rosenwald Middle School this past Monday. The Eagles struggled on offense and controlling the ball in the first quarter. The Eagles did not score until the 2:38 mark when Chancy Roach made a lay-up to make it 10-2 Trenton. Dyer was down 14 to 2 at the end of the first quarter.

Trenton Rosenwald built on its first-quarter lead, taking a 33-17 advantage into halftime. Dyer Eagles went over four minutes without scoring a point and by the end of the third quarter Trenton led 51-10. The fourth quarter saw the Eagles outscore Trenton by 7 to 2 for a 53 to 17 final. Dante Holder led the Eagles with 9 points;

Chancy Roach 5 points; Sam McKinney 2 points and Kobe Roach 1 points. Lady Eagles Monday night the Lady Eagles found themselves battlng the Lady Bears of Trenton. Dyer came out hustling but was down by 5-2 at the end of the first quarter. The Lady Bears opened the game up with a 11-1 run to take a 16 to 3 lead at halftime.

DRIBBLES THROUGH – Pirate Aubrey Perkins dribbles through two Bradford defenders during the fourth quarter for two points. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

The Lady Bears extended their leads to 32-11 going into the final quarter. The two teams traded baskets throughout the fourth quarter, but the Lady Eagles lost 36-15 to Trenton. Lady Eagle’s leading scorer was Alaina Hunt with 5 points. Ashton Lannon had 4 points and Kyndal Pully, Destinee McMullins and Madison Carson each had 2 points.

LANNON DRIVES - Dyer Lady Eagle Ashton Lannon drives past Trenton’s defender #21 Shelby Temple for a basket. Lannon had 5 points against Trenton. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

PUT A MOVE - Dyer Eagle Chancy Roach puts a move on two Trenton defenders and drives for a basket. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

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Evaluations & Orientations TWO POINTS - Dyer’s Dante Holder pulls up for 2 points over a Trenton defender. Holder led the Eagles with 9 points against Trenton. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

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Paying for children’s college: Scholarships are even more important BY DEBORAH H. SEWARD, M.S. UT EXTENSION AGENT, 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT The average yearly cost of attending a state funded college in Tennessee is around $21,000 per year. However, the amount that parents pay toward this cost did not hold steady. According to the recent, “How America Pays for College,” survey conducted annually by Sallie Mae, parents are paying 35% less for their children’s college compared to three years ago. The reason parents are not contributing more toward education is that they cannot afford it. Many students once could rely on their parents to cover all or some expenses such as tuition. Stagnation of wages and high unemployment rates has limited parents’ ability to cover their own expenses, much less those of a college student. What does this change in parent contributions mean for you or the college student in

your family? It means that grants and scholarships are now the greatest sources of funding for college. Pursuing financial aid from colleges, scholarships foundations or federal and state governments will likely yield better results than just depending on help from family. Students wishing to ease their parents of education costs should check with the financial aid departments of their potential colleges about the possibility of scholarships. They should also consider pursuing the following worthwhile sources of funding: 1. FAFSA: All students, regardless of income, should make sure to fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid as soon as possible. FAFSA is a form that the Department of Education (DOE) uses to determine if students qualify for federal grants and or scholarships. Keep in mind that financial aid is given on a first come, first

served basis so the quicker the better. This form is extremely helpful to parents that cannot spend much on college. The amount of aid is determined by your family’s Expected Family Contribution. The less your family can contribute toward college, the more you may qualify for aid. The DOE will provide eligible students with Pell Grants, Federal Work Study, and many other options that can significantly reduce the cost of higher education.

Here are some tips to try this month, and any other time of the year: •Slow down on the sodium: Did you know Americans eat more than double the daily amount of sodium recommended by the American Heart Association? Too much sodium increases your risk of heart disease, stroke and other health problems, but this excess isn’t just from salting your food. Americans get most of their sodium — 77 percent! — from processed foods. If you choose these foods, compare the labels and look for lower-sodium versions. •Pile on the fruits and vegetables: Choose all kinds of fruits and vegetables — fresh, frozen, canned, juiced and dried. All fruits and vegetables contain vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. Load your shopping basket with fruits and vegetables ofmany different colors. Then try the ‘slender saute’ using a small amount of liquid to cook vegetables. Need a quick, healthy weeknight dinner? Try a salad. The American Heart Association has tasty recipes packed with everything from tofu to broccoli to bacon to mushrooms and much more. •Get the skinny on fats: Learn how to substitute good fats (mono and polyunsaturated fats) for bad fats (saturated and trans fats). For example,

Bradley Aaron Daugherty of Medina and Lauren Michelle Asher of Milan Warner Benjamin Dunlap. Jr. of Lewisburg and Whiney Nell Russell of Lewisburg Justin Parker Roe of Trenton and Billie Jo Callis of Trenton Brodie Dalton Cogburn of Greenfield and Kayla Stefanie Hardin of Bradford Jeffrey Lynn Skinner of Topeka, Kansas and Alicia Michelle Tharpe Temple of Topeka, Kansas Daniel Neil Copous of

Bradford and Laura Lynn Matheney of Bradford Casey Logan Pence of Humboldt and Amy Elizabeth Blankenship of Humboldt Michael Blake Wheeler of Idlewild and Kelli Lynn Cavender of Greenfield John Andrew Luman of Milan and Melissa Michele Baker of Milan Jason Wayne Doss of Gadsden and Amber Michelle Morris of Gadsden Andrew Tait Bechtel of Medina and Amanda Blair Parker of Medina

Property Transfers Keith Lusk and wife, Kristie Lusk to Mathew Little and wife, Jennifer Little – 15th CD Linda G. Clark to Barry D. Maitland and wife, Cynthia K. Maitland – 20th CD Kevin M. Cusick and wife, Erin Cusick to Ryan M. Kirkbride and wife, Amanda C. Kirkbride – Medina John Paul Anglin and wife, Sabrina Anglin to Justin

AHA shares tips for National Eating Healthy Day If a commitment to healthy eating seems too tough to swallow, then start with a taste test. National Eating Healthy (Nov. 6) is a great time to try some new habits that just may stick. Little by little, you’ll start to see a difference in how you feel and look. “Adopting healthy behaviors — whether it’s increasing physical activity or eating healthier —happens one day at a time,” said Emily Garner, RN Clinical Manager of our Heart Walk Cause Sponsor West TN Heart & Vascular Center. “If you devote one day to healthy eating, you will know you can do it again and learn to enjoy it!” And those small steps can lead to bigger payoffs. “We know from research that being exposed to healthy food means you will develop a preference for that food over time. For example, once you become accustomed to eating lower-sodium foods, you will find that foods you used to eat taste very salty,” Garner said. “By adopting a healthier diet you will not only add years to your life but you’ll improve the quality of the years you have.” If you struggle with your weight, try to pick up the pace on the produce. “Achieving a healthy weight is essential to living well ,” Garner said. “Adding fiber-rich, low-calorie foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains will help you feel satisfied on fewer calories.”

Information about FAFSA can be found online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. 2. Te n n e s s e e Education Lottery Scholarship Program students living in Tennessee have the advantage of a state funded scholarship program for details you may go to the following website. http:// www.tn.gov/collegepays. The University of Tennessee Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.

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try canola oil or olive oil instead of butter. Choose lean meats, poultry without skin and fish instead of fattier cuts of meats. Enjoy heart-healthy fats in moderation and remember this tip: 1 teaspoon equals 1 serving. •Save your waistline and your wallet by cooking at home. Cooking at home is not only a great way to make sure the ingredients that go into your recipes are healthy, but it gives you control over your portion sizes too. (Not to mention your budget.) Try using a smaller salad-size plate for your main meal instead of a big dinner plate. For more healthy eating tips, recipes and a guide to products with the Heart Check mark, visit heart.org/ healthyliving.

Tanner and wife, Ashley Tanner – 14th CD Ryan Kirkbride and wife, Amanda Kirkbride to David Hicks and wife, Mary Hicks – 2nd CD Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to Michael White – Milan Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to Morris Ashby and wife, Lisa Ashby – Milan HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc. to Tripp Tucker – Humboldt Billye J. Mollyhorn to Chapel Hill Baptist Church – 1st CD Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to Sandra Mosier – Humboldt The Glen Durham Family Trust by its Trustee, Beverly Lynn Durham Cook, to Thomas Hartigan - 13th CD Michael Bell to Scott Powell – Humboldt Evie Hampton Malone to Curtis R. Baxter and wife, Jan G. Baxter – 3rd CD Farmers & Merchants Bank to John Anthony Mercer and wife, Carrie Elizabeth Mercer – 21st CD Charles L. Phillips and wife, Robin A. Phillips to Steven Hatchett and wife, Bethany Hatchett – 10th CD Clark Family Holdings, LLC to Freddie Garrett, III and wife, Anna Garrett – Medina U.S. Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Manufactured Housing Contract Senior/Subordinate Pass-Through Certificate

Trust to Thomas Christopher Smith – 1st CD April Bocox and husband, Eddie Bocox to Ronald E. Pratt and wife, Mayrene B. Pratt – 13th CD Alan D. Turner to Lindsey N. Flowers – Medina Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. to Teresa Carol Warren – Trenton Clint Carnal and wife, Jennifer Carnal to Thomas Lents and wife, Kimberly Lents – Medina Lavon Lundy to Clinton E. Carnal and wife, Jennifer N. Carnal – Medina Ron Petty Construction, Co. Inc. to Joshua Aaron Exline – Medina Ronnie E. Austin, Conservator of Martha Jo Austin to Bennett F. Knott – 14th CD Luke Henry Witner and wife, Judith J. Witner to Stephen A. Eldredge – 19th CD Clark Family Holdings, LLC to Thomas Vos and wife, Sarah Vos – Medina VictoriaHaydenBlackketter and husband, Joseph Brooks Blackketter to Christopher J. Bledsoe and wife, Jenny L. Bledsoe –Milan Gwenta Gail Baker Thompson and Suzanne Carol Walker, f/k/a Suzanne Carol Baker to Barry White and

DUNCAN’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY - Justin Weaver and Greg Emiston (top photo) grilled the hot dogs for Duncan’s Pharmacy 40th Anniversary celebration held last Friday. Kelly Weaver (lower photo, second from left) and Taylor Beth Fuqua (right) visit with Carlene Stephenson and Sue Comstock at the Pepsi wagon where they picked up a sack lunch including a hot dog, chips, snack and a drink.

coal in the stove and said, “Take this coal basket down to the river and bring back a basket of water.” The boy did as he was told, even though all the water leaked out before he could get back to the house. The grandfather laughed and said, “You will have to move a little faster next time,” and sent him back to the river with the basket to try again. This time the boy ran faster, but again the basket was empty before he returned home. Out of breath, he told his grandfather that it was “impossible to carry water in a basket,” and he went to get a bucket instead. The old man said, “I don’t want a bucket of water; I want a basket of water. You can do this. You’re just not trying hard enough,” and he went out the door to watch the boy try again. At this point, the boy knew it was impossible, but he wanted to show his grandfather that even if he ran as fast as he could, the water would leak out before he got far at all. The boy scooped the water and ran hard, but when he reached his grandfather the basket was again empty. Out of breath, he said, “See Papa, it’s useless!” “So you think it is useless?” The old man said, “Look at the basket.” The boy looked at the basket and for the first time he realized that the basket looked different. Instead of a dirty old coal basket, it was clean. “Son, that’s what happens when you read the Bible. You might not understand or remember everything, but when you read it, it will change you from the inside out.” That is the work of God in our lives. To change us from the inside out and to slowly transform us into the image of His son. Take time to read a portion of God’s word each day. Have a good week!

Edwin D. Ballard to Edwin D. Ballard and Joan P. Littleton – 2nd CD Jessie McCormick to Roger Dale McCormick and wife, Donna Jean McCormick – 15th CD

CORRECTIONS In last week’s edition, several names were left out of the article for the Rutherford High School Class of 1953 reunion. They are Arland and Frances Emerson and Jack and Doris Nichols. Also on page one Assistant Dyer Chief of Police Rodney Wilkins was identified at Lt. Rodney Wilkins. We regret the errors.

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Lowrance Chapel By Brandon Clenney Greetings from the Lowrance Chapel church of Christ! We ask that you continue to remember in your prayers Jean Bell, James White, Max Betts, Jean Harris, Mark Paschall, Ann Pate, Modeen Pierce, and Wesley Witherspoon. If you have any questions concerning the articles, the Bible, or would like to add someone to the sick list please contact me at brandon. clenney@gmail.com. The story is told of an old man who lived on a farm in the mountains of eastern Kentucky with his young grandson. Each morning, Grandpa was up early sitting at the kitchen table reading from his old worn-out Bible. His grandson who wanted to be just like him tried to imitate him in any way he could. One day the grandson asked, “Papa, I try to read the Bible just like you but I don’t understand it, and what I do understand I forget as soon as I close the book. What good does reading the Bible do?” The Grandfather quietly turned from putting

wife, Amy White – 9th CD Scottie W. Betts and wife, Jill M. Betts to Enrique Garcia Perez and Maria Angela Perez – Medina Virtie Lou Chandler, by and through Attorney-InFact, Eva Lou Garner to Holly Heuss – 11th CD Jimmy Doss to Kenneth Crisler – 21st CD Stacy Smith, a/k/a Stacy Anne Miller Smith to Joshua Hazlewood – Bradford Deborah S. Ford and Jesse H. Ford, III to Christopher Glenn – 3rd CD

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303 E Walnut St – 2 BR home with bonus room and large enclosed porch. Fannie Mae Homepath property. $18,000. 111 Stockton-Davidson Rd – Back on the Market! 2 BR/1 BA in country setting. Additional land available.

358 E College St – Classic styling with modern upgrades. Large wooded backyard, garage, 3 BR/2 BA, over 1,900 htd sq ft.

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309 McKnight St., Rutherford – Nice cozy home. Needs a little TLC. Central heat/air, 2 BR/1 BA on large lot. Priced to sell!

$60,000’s

515 Knox St – 3 BR, brick, office, laundry, electric CHA, all updated. Lots of upgrades!

$100,000+

$20,000’s

CED U D E R 506 Mill St – Neat and well maintained! 2 BR/1 BA. Great starter home or investment potential. 606 W Main – Classic charm and good bones! Needs a little TLC but offers 4 BR and lots of square footage. Wrap around porch.

PENDING $30,000’s

103 Heritage Dr – Fully featured 3 BR/2 BA home on corner lot. Energy efficient water source HVAC, inground storm shelter, 20x40 pool. 12 Griers Chapel Rd – 3 BR/3 BA on a beautiful wooded setting. Approx. 1.3 ac, 3,000 HSF, custom fireplace.

SOLD

CED U D E R 187 Scattered Acres - Brick 3BR/2BA near schools and golf course. Large open great room overlooking private patio and backyard. Immaculate condition and move-in ready!

COMMERCIAL/LAND 225 Elm St – Neat starter home or investment potential. 3 BR/1 BA, all electric CHA. Detached garage.

$50,000’s

109 High St – Completely refurbished home in quiet neighborhood. 3 BR/2 BA. This home is a MUST SEE!

SOLD

532 McKnight St. - Church building $20,000 116 West St. - Large lot set up for house

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LADIES ULTIMATE NIGHT OUT - Farmers & Merchants Bank of Rutherford hosted ‘Ultimate Ladies Night Out’ at the Woodmen of the World building last Thursday night. Over 15 vendors were set up with various products. Lisa Pate with Shaklee offers samples of her product

LADIES ULTIMATE NIGHT OUT - Amy White tries new designs of Jamberry Nails from Jamie Moeller during ‘Ultimate Ladies Night Out’ presented by the Farmers & Merchants Bank of Rutherford

GRAND CHAMPIONS - The GCHS Marching Pioneers were named large division Grand Champions along with large division Champions in band, percussion, guard and drum major in the Crockett County Marching Invitational last Saturday. They compete for the Tennessee Division II State Championship this weekend in Thompson’s Station.

DISCOVERY PARK OF AMERICA OPENS FRIDAY - Members of the Gibson County Tourism Committee, (from left) County Commissioners Sandy Moss and Marvin Sikes, Dyer City Recorder Nathan Reed, Gibson County Mayor Tom Witherspoon, GCUD General Manger Pat Riley and Campaign Coordinator Susan Taylor, were given a sneak preview of Discovery Park of America in Union City last week. The park will open to the public on Friday, November 1st. Among the attractions are dinosaurs skeletons (lower photo) and the 60-foot replica of a human body with a 30-foot slide (bottom photo).

Two Rutherford beauties are runners-up in UT Martin pageants Erica Glisson, of Dresden, was crowned Miss University of Tennessee at Martin at the combined Miss UT Martin/Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival Pageant on Saturday night in the Harriet Fulton Theater in the Fine Arts Building on the UT

Martin campus. The UT Martin nursing student won the 2014 title and the opportunity to compete in the Miss Tennessee Scholarship Pageant this summer in Jackson. Also headed to the Miss Tennessee Scholarship

MISS UTM & FIRST RUNNER UP - Erica Glisson (left), of Dresden, won the 2014 Miss UT Martin crown. Shelby Dotson of Rutherford was first runner-up.

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Pageant is Camille Garner, of Tullahoma, who won the Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival title. She is a junior pre-dental major at Tennessee Tech. Runners-up for the Miss UT Martin crown were Courtney Caton,

of Huntingdon, second; and Shelby Dotson, of Rutherford, first. Runners-up for Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival were UT Martin students Dylan Brown, of Martin, second; and Victoria Abbott, of Rutherford, first.

MISS TN SOYBEAN FESTIVAL & FIRST RUNNER UP - Camille Garner (left), of Tullahoma, won the Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival title. Victoria Abbott of Rutherford was first runer-up.

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