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Rodney Wright

Wright announces candidacy for Sheriff

The Dyer Police Department was successful in the apprehension of a suspect transporting eight pounds of marijuana in the back of a vehicle late Wednesday afternoon, November 5. The wild chase started in Greenfield, continued through Bradford and Trenton and ended in Dyer on State Route 5.

Karloquius K. Jackson, age 40, was arrested and charged with reckless endangerment.

He was transported to Gibson County Correctional Complex. Jackson is a resident of Union City. Other charges are pending from other agencies involved.

Dyer officers received a call from Obion County Deputy Scott Watkins, who is a member of the Obion/Weakley County joint Drug Task Force. Watkins had attempted to

The Gibson County Visual Arts Association Fall Exhibit now at Trenton City Hall will be on display until November 29.

The exhibit contains a variety of subject matter from bright red strawberries to fluffy white cotton bolls as well as a good variety of media including acrylics, collage, oils, photography, and watercolor.

Exhibitors are: Tuva Stephens, Pat Riley, Pat Patrick, Berlynne Holman, Bobbie Jean Parnell, Nell Lemings, Nida Chioco, Barbara Williams, Regina Crawley, Jane Tyree, LaNelle Kastner, Sara Barker, Janet Foster, Royce Harris, and Rebecca Thompson.

Most of the artwork is see page 3

BAGS OF POT – Dyer PD arrested an Obion County man on Wednesday who led other law enforcement officers on a wild chase through Weakley and Gibson Counties. Approximately eight pounds of marijuana was found in the back of the suspect’s truck.

Paying Tribute

Yorkville resident Rodney Wright announced on Sunday, Nov. 3, that he would seek the office of Gibson County Sheriff in the upcoming 2014 election.

His wife Shelley and their two sons Danny and Brandt stood beside him as he made the announcement to a group of nearly 100 supporters in his hometown of Yorkville.

Wright stated he is pursuing his longtime dream to be the sheriff in the county he calls home and has been making plans to do so for the last couple of years. “This is something I’ve wanted to do for a long time and I believe now is the time to take the sheriff’s office in a new direction and make the county a safer place for everyone,� said Wright.

Wright is a highly respected law enforcement official throughout the see page 3

Local art exhibited at Trenton City Hall

stop Jackson’s vehicle, a 2000 Chevy truck, as he was leaving Greenfield heading toward Bradford. He did not stop and was pursued

by Watkins.

Jackson traveled into Bradford and then out to Highway 54 toward Trenton. He then turned around and headed back toward Bradford. When he entered Bradford city limits he rammed into a Bradford patrol car and also hit the Obion County vehicle that was pursuing him. The county vehicle was not disabled and Watkins was able to stay in pursuit of the suspect. Jackson turned around and headed back toward Trenton on Highway 54. Once he entered into Trenton, he turned right onto Highway 45 Bypass heading north. see page 3

Building repairs, new ambulace on agenda Gibson County Commission to meet November 18

REMEMBERING MR. ED - Jai Templeton, Deputy Commissioner Tennessee Department of Agriculture (left), presents a bronze plaque to Gibson County Mayor Tom Witherspoon Thursday designating the late Congressman Ed Jones’ induction into the Tennessee Agriculture Hall of Fame. The large plaque will hang in the lobby of the courthouse. Appropriately, the photo was taken before a portrait of other great Tennesseans that graces the courthouse lobby.

Plaque honors late Congressman Jones’ memory, contributions to agriculture

BY DANNY JONES, THE GAZETTE Jai Templeton, Deputy Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture made a stop in Trenton, Thursday bringing a large bronze plaque paying tribute to the late Congressman Ed Jones and honoring his induction into the Tennessee Agriculture Hall of Fame. Jones became only the 13th Hall of Fame member when he was elected in 2011. The plaque presented to County Mayor Tom Witherspoon will be hung in the lobby of the Gibson County Courthouse. Congressman Jones was a native of Yorkville and Gibson County.

The plaque reads as follows: Tennessee Agriculture Hall of Fame— •innovator of the State Dept. of Agriculture; •voice of rural America; •promoter of dairy genetics; •champion for conservation; •architect of the National Crop Insurance; •Guardian of the Farm Credit System (Signed) Ed Jones—1912-1922, “Always a Farmerâ€? Ed Jones, Commissioner, Congressman,

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Accepting on behalf of the county, Mayor Witherspoon said, “It is an honor and privilege to receive such an extraordinary gift for such an extraordinary man who did so much for the agriculture community in West Tennessee.�

The first week in October during homecoming week at the University of Tennessee at Martin, friends and former staff members of the 8th District U.S. Rep. Jones honored the late congressman on his induction. A reception was held in the Paul Meek Library where a replica of the congressman’s office is maintained and his congressional papers are held. A dinner followed in the Boling University Center where one of the large bronze plaques was displayed that will later reside in the Tennessee Agriculture Hall of Fame collection. The collection is maintained by the Department of Agriculture at the Tennessee Agricultural Museum in Nashville.

Trenton native Anthony Haynes, University of Tennessee System vice president for government see page 3

BY STEVE SHORT Gibson County Commissioners will vote on 13 resolutions when the legislative body meets in regular bimonthly session Monday, Nov. 18 at 9 a.m. in Trenton.

Resolutions include allocating $63,000 for building repairs and replacing a wrecked ambulance at a cost of $102,595.

Commissioners will also vote on the ratification of Scott Dahlstrom who is recommended to serve on the Tourism Committee.

Resolution topics Nov. 18: Lowering Minimum Bid – Resolution 1 would change the minimum bid for heating/air conditioning and see page 2

Dyer Goodwill to hold meeting

BY SAM THOMPSON The Dyer Goodwill committee will meet November 21st in the VFW building at 7 p.m. for it’s first meeting of 2013. Anyone interested in helping with this program is welcomed to attend this meeting. If anyone knows of a person or family who may need help with food this year during the Christmas season, please contact a member of the committee or your church pastor. This is a program that has been see page 3

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Jones named Outstanding County Official of the Year Gibson County Circuit Court Clerk Janice Jones was named “Outstanding County Official of the Year” 2013 at the annual convention of County Officials Association of Tennessee held in Murfreesboro last week.

Making the presentation was T. J. Jones, Circuit Court Clerk of Dyer County and past president of C.O.A.T. “This year’s honoree has served in many capacities in the State Court Clerk Association, was division president, state president and has received the award for ‘Outstanding Official’ of that association. This year’s recipient was in the charter class of county officials to obtain certification as a Certified Public Administrator from the University of Tennessee Center for Government Training,” Jones said.

“Other positions held and committees served on in the State Association include: treasurer (five years), audit, budget and finance, education, history, legislative, TN Court information system committees and was a board member of the State Court Clerk’s Association.

This honor is presented in grateful appreciation of exemplary service.”

Accepting Jones said,

“I am speechless and for people who know me, I am never speechless. This is the greatest honor I have ever received and I am humbled.

All of you should be very proud and are as deserving of this award because

of what you do for your county.”

She and her husband, Danny, editor of The Gazette are parents of two children and have six grandchildren.

They worship at First Presbyterian Church.

PRESENTS PLAQUE - T.J. Jones, Circuit Court Clerk of Dyer County, presents the prestigious “County Official of the State” plaque to Gibson County Circuit Court Clerk Janice Jones at the C.O.A.T. convention in Murfreesboro Thursday.

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The cheerleader effect You may, or may not, have heard about the latest research on what is popularly called, “The Cheerleader Effect.” What?

You haven’t? Well, don’t worry. I’ll tell you all you need to know about it, and more.

“The Cheerleader Effect,” also sometimes called “The Bridesmaid’s Paradox” or the “The Sorority Girl Syndrome” refers to the phenomenon many men have remarked upon over the years regarding the appearance of females gathered together.

It seems as if being part of a group makes all of them look prettier than they would if you saw them individually.

Surprisingly, this tendency was first publicly articulated on a situation comedy show, How I Met Your Mother, by one of the characters, Barney Stinson, the womanizing playboy played

by Neil Patrick Harris.

While leaning against a bar stool in a 2008 episode, he surveyed the women in the crowd and explained that they weren’t actually as attractive as they appeared to be, because of what he dubbed “The Cheerleader Effect.”

“The Cheerleader Effect,” he explained, “. . . is when a group of women seems hot, but only as a group. Just like cheerleaders,” he continued, “they seem hot, but take each one individually: sled dogs.”

Classy guy, that Barney.

But his analysis caught on, and people have debated it ever since. Is it true, or simply an optical illusion that happens to boys at weddings or bars when they come across girls in groups?

Not surprisingly, men seem to talk about this more than women do, but many females claim to have noticed the same effect when looking at a group of men.

I myself had occasion to do a small bit of research

on the subject. A couple of years ago our family went to Nashville to see the Rockettes’ Christmas Show, and since our seats were in the balcony, we carried small binoculars with us.

When the dancers came out onto the stage, all at once, they looked spectacular, each one appearing to be glamorous; but when I looked at them individually, through the binoculars, I noticed they were not quite so pretty as they all seemed when I was looking at the entire group. Still attractive, but not overwhelmingly so, as they had all seemed to be when I looked at them together. (I did not share these observations with my lovely young wife; she frowns upon scientific research of this type.) I didn’t know what to call it at the time, but I definitely noticed the phenomenon.

That’s just anecdotal evidence, of course. But now, it seems, there is scientific research to back it up. Two psychological scientists from the University of California, San Diego, claimed last month in an article in the journal, Psychological Science, that “The Cheerleader Effect” is indeed a real phenomenon that applies to men as well as women.

It seems our brains are hard wired to conserve as much mental energy as possible, and it takes too much work to rate each person in a group for attractiveness. Thus, if cheerleaders come onto the floor in a group, our brains average out their features. If they come out one at a time, however, averaging would not be possible, and some of them, at least, would suffer lower evaluations because when we “average out” physical features of people in groups, our brains edit unattractive idiosyncrasies out of individuals within the group. Thus a woman, or a man, being evaluated amongst a group of

individuals will be perceived as more attractive.

What the scientists did was show 300 participants several photos of both men and women in groups and also as individuals cropped out of the groups. They then asked them to rate the attractiveness of all the people in the pictures. Time after time, the cropped photo of a given person would be rated lower than that same person in a group photo.

They hypothesized that something called “ensemble coding” in our visual systems works with other cognitive mechanisms to produce this averaging out effect, which causes us to average out faces in a group, and thus, causing them to look more average.

It’s like our brains Photoshop people in groups and average out their features, and believe it or not, average features make you more attractive to others, because, while we don’t realize it, average features are what people find most attractive.

A subsidiary study the same scientists conducted found that participants found faces in blurred photos more attractive than when they looked at the very same photos in sharp focus.

How many times have you lamented that the best photo of your daughter was the one out of focus? The reason may be that blurring the photo caused her facial features to “average out.”

So. It appears that what began as a boorish observation at a bar on a television show has now become a scientific postulate.

But not an earthshaking one. “The Cheerleader Effect,” while minimizing undesirable features, only does so by a factor of about 2 percent.

Not an overwhelming boost in attractiveness, to be sure, but hey, some of us need all the help we can get.

Building repairs, new from page 1 electrical contract services in Gibson Co. from $10,000 to $5,000. A bid reduction would result in cost savings to the taxpayers, says the proposal. “We have many licensed heating-air conditioning and electrical service contractors in Gibson Co., and it is believed there would be more competitive bidding for services if the minimum bid is reduced,” says the resolution.

Funds For Data Processing – Res. 2 from Shonna Smith, Clerk and Master in Gibson Chancery Court, requests setting up a reserve for expenditures for data processing equipment in Chancery Court. A Fees/ Commission account has $15,850. $2,332 would be moved from that account to a Data Processing account.

Court Scanning System – Res. 3 would move $3,793.81 from a reserve account to a Data Processing Equipment account to buy and install a scanning system for Chancery Court, General Sessions Court and Humboldt Law (Circuit) Court.

Election Voting System – The county has received grant funds of $107,362 to acquire voting systems complying with the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)

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Voluntary Voting System guidelines for use in polling places, early voting and absentee balloting.

The voluntary voting system guidelines increase security requirements for voting systems and expand access for individuals with disabilities, according to EAC. E m e r g e n c y Management Vehicle $28,000 in capital outlay bond funds would be used to buy a vehicle for the Emergency Mgt. Dept. to replace an 11-year old vehicle.

Replacing Wrecked Ambulance – Resolutions 6 and 7 provide $102,595 for replacing a 2006 Ford ambulance wrecked on April 24, 2013. Capital outlay bond funds will be used. An insurance claim settlement will provide $36,905 for the EMS maintenance and repair fund.

Building improvements – With Res. 8, the county will budget $63,000 from capital outlay bond reserves for building repairs: Remodel offices at Hwy Dept. ($20,000); Double size of kennels at Animal Shelter ($10,000); Reroofreplace gutters on Martha Taylor Bldg. at fairgrounds ($23,300); Replace doors at Justice Complex for better security ($5,000); Dirt work

to alleviate drainage issue at Juvenile Justice Complex ($5,000).

Tourism Committee Reactivated – A new Tourism Committee has been appointed and will receive $1,119.17 from the General Fund that had been donated to the Gibson Co. Tourism Assoc. in the past. The old group became inactive due to poor health of some members.

Industrial Site Work – Res. 10 would allocate $10,750 for a Select TN Certified Sites Grant Program.

The county qualified for a 80% reimbursable grant to use on an industrial site.

Election Commission Computer – A state grant for $1,539.61 will be used to buy a computer, printer and software for the Gibson Co. Election Commission.

County library grant – The Gibson Co. Memorial Library received $1,906.17 in E-Rate funds from AT&T tax revenues. E-Rate funds go toward library education programs.

Russell Graves Lane – Property owners want to assume maintenance of Russell Graves Lane and remove it from the county road system. The dead-end road is east of Trenton off Christmasville Rd. and south of Laneview-Concord Rd.

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Dyer police apprehend from page 1 Dyer officers were notified that the suspect was headed their way. Asst. Police Chief Rodney Wilkins, Capt. Knott Bailey and Patrolman Jay Morris got into their patrol vehicles and headed toward State Route 5 (bypass) in an attempt to help stop the vehicle.

Once on State Route 5, Patrolman Morris, who is also a Drug Task Force

member, observed the vehicle heading toward Dyer city limits at a very high speed and extremely reckless and dangerous manner. When Jackson entered the city, Morris pulled his weapon and fired two rounds at the vehicle in an attempt to flatten a tire and stop the dangerous threat.

Morris succeeded in hitting a tire, however the suspect continued north, passing vehicles at a very high and

dangerous speed causing other vehicles to swerve off to the side of the road to avoid contact.

Approximately two miles down the road Jackson did pull over and was taken into custody. Upon a check of the vehicle, officers found a cardboard box in the rear of the truck under the bedcover, which contained approximately eight pounds of marijuana.

ART EXHIBIT - Local artists (from left) Regina Crawley, Jessica Alsobrook, Nida Chioco, and Pat Riley observe some of the art at the GCVAA Fall Exhibit on display this month at Trenton City Hall.

Plaque honors late from page 1 relations, emceed the dinner and reminded the audience of the “Ed Jones Is My Congressman� slogan used by the popular U.S. representative at election time.

Jones earned a two-year degree in 1932 from UT Junior College, predecessor to

UT Martin, and a bachelor’s degree in 1934 from UT Knoxville. During his career, he served as a state dairy inspector, an agricultural agent for the Illinois Central Railroad, a farm radio host and was appointed Tennessee commissioner of agriculture underGov.GordonBrowning.

He is probably best known

Dyer Goodwill from page 1 in progress for many, many years and we hope that it will continue.

If you would like to make a donation, you may do so at The Farmers and Merchants Bank in Dyer or the branch

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for his service from 1969-89 as U.S. representative, and he remained active in his family’s farm throughout his career.

When in Congress, Jones was a senior member of the House Committee on Agriculture during a time of change in agriculture industry and the institutions that supported it. Notable events that occurred during his career were the Farm Strike and Tractorcade to Washington, D.C. in the late 1970s, the financial struggles of the Farm Credit System, the regulation of the futures market, and the transition of the soil and water conservation programs.

WRIGHT FAMILY - Rodney Wright recently annunced his candidacy for Gibson Coutny Sheriff. He and his Shelley and our two sons Danny and Brandt live in Yorkville.

Wright annouces candidacy from page 1 region and began his career at the Rutherford Police Department in 1995. After garnering experience there as a new officer, he made the decision to move to a larger department and in 1998 he accepted a position at the Newbern Police Department.

Wright has earned numerous accommodations throughout his career and was promoted to the criminal investigation division in Newbern where he holds the rank lieutenant.

During his time in law enforcement, Wright made arrests and participated in the criminal prosecution of suspects in cases ranging from charges of drug possession to homicide.

Wright’s accomplishments in law enforcement have earned him a spot on the command staff of the Newbern PD, as well as being assigned to the West Tennessee Drug Task Force as a Special Agent.

Wright is a certified member of the Tennessee Meth Task Force, the Vice President of the Davy Crockett Chapter of the Southern States Police Benevolence Association, and a member of the West Tennessee Criminal Investigators Association. He is also serving his second term as an elected Gibson County Constable.� “I enjoyed serving the residents of Rutherford when I was an officer there and I take the job of constable seriously,� said Wright. “However, now I want to serve my fellow Gibson County residents as their sheriff. My experience, ability, and proactive law

enforcement style will take the sheriff’s office in a new direction, which would make it more efficient and the community a much safer place.�

Wright added the residents’ safety and well-being is what is most important and they should be able to depend on the sheriff’s office for service and safety. “The residents of this county are made up of my family, friends, and just all around good people, and they all deserve to have the best law enforcement protection available to them.�

Wright says as sheriff, it will be his responsibility to uphold the United States Constitution and protect the civil rights of every person in the county. “This is to ensure that every person can enjoy their right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,� said Wright.

Wright and his family attend church at the Church of Christ at Dorris Chapel, west of Trenton. His wife Shelley is a registered nurse at the Dyer Nursing Home. His son Danny is a senior at GCHS and his other son Brandt is a sophomore at PHS. “During his announcement, Wright asked the group for their vote and hoped to garner their support in his campaign. “I will need your physical help along the way and your support to push me along, because this will be a lot of hard work,� said Wright. “But friends, I will show you just how hard I will work and when I am your Sheriff I will work just as hard the entire

time for you."

Wright expressed to the group that both the Republican and Democrat parties had called for primaries and he asked for their vote in both elections. “In May I need you to vote on the Republican ticket, as I will be running as a Republican, and then when I am successful in the primary I will need you to vote again in August in the general election,� said Wright.�

He and his family said they are very excited about the upcoming election and they look forward seeing friends and associates and also meeting many new ones along the way. Wright says he plans on meeting everyone in the community and hearing their thoughts and concerns, as well as offering his objectives on what he wants to accomplish and his solutions to problems. “I look forward to hearing from the residents and ask they ‘Vote the Wright way and for the Wright man,� stated Wright.

Local art exhibited from page 1 for sale and would make nice Christmas gifts for the art lover in the family.

Information to contact the artist is available at the exhibit.

GCVAA will hold its

November meeting on Saturday, November 15 at 10 a.m. at Trenton City Hall. Anyone interested in the arts may attend the meetings.

Tuva Stephens has created our webpage, and

Stephens holds workshop Will a workingwoman give up her Saturdays to attend a watercolor workshop?

Tuva Stephens found the answer to that question when she decided to teach a watercolor portraits workshop to 5 hard working artists on October 26 and November 2. Leigh Butler, Nell Lemings, Regina Crawley, Elaine Pritchard, and Martha Kirby were taught how to simplify and “mingle� flesh tone colors using transparent pigments and a prepared portrait for their first lesson.

Participants brought in a photo reference to create their own portraits for their second class. Regina Crawley commented, “I had very little experience with watercolor, and I found the workshop very challenging.

Tuva was very encouraging and helpful with techniques.

As a result of the workshop, I was able to complete a portrait that I plan to give as a Christmas gift.�

After a successful career of teaching visual art and directing drama productions in public school, Stephens has pursued her love for painting but not given up her talent for teaching.

This is her second portraits workshop. She has become known for her figurative character portraits and multimedia abstracts. She has had work accepted by The Watercolor Society of Alabama, Missouri Watercolor Society International, MOWS Members Invitational, Southern Watercolor Society, Memphis Germantown Art League National Juried Exhibition, Transparent Watercolor Society of America, Signature American Watermedia Exhibition in Fallbrook, CA, Aqueous USA KWS, and taken Best of Show for three consecutive in the GCVAA

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CHANGING PERSPECTIVE - Nell Lemings changes her perspective by working on her self-portrait upside down, one of the many techniques taught in the workshop.

COLOR PALETTE - Tuva Stephens and Leigh Butler look over her color palette.

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The Grapevine By Sarah Skinner We celebrated our 121st church anniversary at St. Paul Sunday. St. Paul was established in 1892. We started with a wonderful Sunday school.

Rev. Timothy White is our adult Sunday school teacher and he does a mighty fine job.

Our morning service was very spiritual. It seemed that almost everyone was ready for praise and worship.

Pastor Willie Pounds delivered the message. His topic: “Beyond the known� was found in Ephesians 3: 20-21 and other scriptures.

The male chorus provided the music. Pastor Pounds had been sick all week with a head cold and sinus but said he felt much better after he made it to church.

Upon the arrival of Pastor Roy Wade and Mt. Zion Worship Center, everyone enjoyed a delicious lunch.

At 3 p.m. we held our afternoon service. The St. Paul unity choir and St. Paul and Mt. Zion deacons opened the service. Pastor Wade delivered a dynamic message. His topic: ‘Live up to the cause’ was found

in Ephesians 4:1-3 and other scriptures. The Mt. Zion regular choir and the fresh anointed choir provided the wonderful music.

Josie Banks and I attended a 50 State program at Badget Chapel CP Church in Rutherford Saturday evening.

Those having birthdays this week are: Felisha Warren Jones, Sophrina Moore, Neva Skinner, Thaddeus Johnson, James Skinner, and Minister Jasmin Williams.

We wish them all a happy birthday.

Michelle Skinner made it home from Paris, France Sunday night after spending the entire week there. I thank God for her safe trip there and back.

Brother L.M. Bardwell is home from the hospital. Still keep him in your prayers. It was reported that his sons, L.M., Jr. and Billy Bardwell had been to visit him.

Kenneth Ray checks on him everyday and does whatever is needed for him.

God bless and have a good week.

Bethpage By Joyce Brown A word of thanks to all our citizens, past and present, who are members of all branches of the military and have served to protect our freedoms. You are appreciated and honored this day.

Will Griggs came forward to pay his birthday money due to getting another year older last week. Such a cool kid he is.

Tina and Janice played ‘He’ during quiet time and our call to worship was ‘God is so Good.’ Bro Jeff talked to the Preacher’s Pals about having faith in God. Deitra sang ‘My Tribute’ for our special. Chad presented the flag of the United States of America and Charles led in the Pledge of Allegiance in honor of all veterans.

Bro Jeff’s sermon title was ‘Lessons From the Life of Moses.’ His text was Exodus 3:1-5. His night message was from the same scripture references and he named that “Excuses, Excuses�.

If you didn’t get your Christmas Child shoeboxes turned in today, you still have one more week to get

it completed. We want to make sure they are ready for the deadline so many children will be blessed with these gifts.

Our annual Thanksgiving dinner will be Sunday morning November 24 following services. You are welcome to join us. The Mason Hall community service will be at New Salem Baptist Church that evening.

Sympathy goes to the family of Joanne Griggs Pierce whose funeral was at Bethpage on Saturday. She had lived the last several years in Nevada. A large number of family and friends attended the graveside services and the meal that followed.

Also, we send sympathy to the family of David Morris.

Don’t forget to bring items for the School Backpack Food Project.

Quote from Rev Billy Graham: Our faith becomes stronger as we express it; a growing faith is a sharing faith. Ask God to help you be a witness‌. By the life you live and the words you speak.

North Union It was good to see Blake Reese, Gene Norman, Joann Reed and Glenn and Shirley Graves back in church after facing health problems. This was the last service Glenn and Shirley could attend as they are moving back north to be near their children.

They only got to stay in service a short while, and we will miss them and pray their health improves.

Jan McGreger was in charge of our children’s sermon. She gave us some history as she told how the Supreme Court made prayer illegal in the schools in 1962, reading the Bible in 1963, and the ten commandments in 1980, but in 1990 FCA established see you at the pole for a moment of silence. She said it is hard when you are young to be a witness, and reach out to other people. She read from Isaiah 55:11 God promises if we spread his word it will not go untouched. She spoke of little cards with scripture or tracts. She often leaves them to the waiter in a restaurant with the bill and a tip, or in a cabinet where someone will see them. She closed with prayer.

God is good all the time and all the time God is good! We thank God for our blessings and for bringing us a mighty long way! On Saturday, Cloras Chapel ministers had class and it was very good and well received by our new ministers in training. Sunday we had a very good Sunday school.

Minister Keith Harris was our teacher and he did a wonderful job. All classes combined.

Sunday Pastor Myles delivered an inspiring message, titled, ‘God Judges the Unbelievers’ found in Matthew 11: 20-23. We had a glorious time in the Lord! The Angel Choir sang and did a very good job. We would like to thank all who participated in our bake sale Saturday at Food Rite. Special thanks go to Keith and Willie Harris and their grandchildren, and Elder Ronald McNeil and Jaykayden for sitting in the cold and selling delicious cakes, etc. In Jackson, Sister Zadie Pearson, Teresa Cawthon, and others were involved also. Others made donations and we reached our goal. God is truly in the

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Bro. Chris asks we honor all who served in the military. As veterans they made tough choices.

He asked the veterans to remain seated and the congregation to stand and show appreciation.

Bro. Chris’ sermon was titled ‘Choices’ and text from Mark 1:16-20. After a short story, he asked what choices have you made regarding eternity? After hearing the scripture you get a picture of what is taking place in this large fishing industry. It is all about our choices. Beliefs we have and commit our life and follow, or commit your life to yourself.

Jesus invites you as he did Simon and Andrew and James and John.

Their response time was immediate. Today is the day of salvation. We are not promised tomorrow.

After the evening service everyone was invited to help pack and wrap the Operation Christmas shoeboxes, and enjoy finger foods.

Let’s pray for one another. We are not getting older, just closer to home!

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We were off this Sunday afternoon and didn’t know how to act. We usually are involved in afternoon services. Rev. Jeremy Myles announced that his family will be moving to Murfreesboro and he expressed how God has truly blessed him and his family. We all just praised God for the blessing but on the other hand were feeling hurt because they will truly be missed. There were a lot of sick and shut in reported and we are in prayer for all of them. Please keep SisterMary and Brother Bob Harris in your prayers.

Elder Walter Nolan was at church again this Sunday.

We thank God for him and his beautiful smile.

Sunday Rev. Jeremy Myles will preach in Elkhart, Indiana at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church and we pray for traveling grace. We would like to wish happy birthday to all that were born in November and we thank God for another year.

Don’t forget 4th Sunday in November, Parade for Christ. Members check out your state and please represent.

Cloras Chapel says: Have a good week and know that it is better to have something and not need it than to need it and not have it. We love you all!

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Miss Betsy Hurt and Mr. Brian Patterson

Hurst - Patterson Hannah, Caleigh and Laney Patterson would like to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daddy, Brian Patterson to Betsy Hurst.

Betsy is the daughter of Eston and Beth Hurst.

She is a 2002 graduate of Gibson County High School and a 2004 graduate of West Tennessee Business College. She is currently employed at West Tennessee Research Institute as a research coordinator.

Brian is the son of Ms. Hilda Patterson and the late Ray Patterson. He is a 1988 graduate of Gibson

County High School and a 1999 graduate of University of Tennessee at Martin. He is currently employed at the Gibson County Utility District as an Engineering Coordinator.

The couple will exchange vows on December 14, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. at New Bethlehem Baptist Church in Dyer. Music will begin at 2 p.m. and reception will follow immediately after the ceremony in the church fellowship hall.

All friends and family are invited to attend. Only out of town invitations will be sent.

Sunday School for Shut-Ins By Mary King When you’re ready please read Romans 5:20 – 21.

Isaiah 9:1, begins with the word “Nevertheless� as if God raises His scepter of sovereign love. It’s as if the Creator, (the Architect of the Universe who holds the universe in His hand), says, “It’s been going that way long enough, but nevertheless, I’m going to turn it around.�

The people had passed through the light but weren’t touched by the light, and that left them without protection unless God stepped in; unless God stepped into the midst of their punishment for their evils. That was the situation when Isaiah wrote Isaiah 9:2. “The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light; they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined� Isaiah 9:2(KJV). See Gen. 3:7-8).

Who are those who have seen a great light? Those that dwell in the shadow of death – the least likely candidates. Those who need a miracle – something only God can do. “The Lord did not set his love upon you, nor choose you, because ye were more in number than any people, for ye were the fewest of all

people.

But because the Lord loved you, and because he would keep the oath which he had sworn unto you fathers, hath the Lord brought you out with a mighty hand, and redeemed you out of the house of bondmen, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt.

Know therefore that the Lord thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations�

Deuteronomy 7:7-9 (KJV).

It didn’t matter how far back the Lord had to search.

He would do it to find one reason and one personal reason to bless His own.

David was a man who chased after the heart of God. We recall when David wanted to build the house of God. His heart was right but God told him that his son would build that first building that would be the house of God. David made a huge donation for God’s house. David collected funds for the house of God to be built even though he couldn’t do it himself.

David was a man after God’s own heart. Each of us individually are the house of the Holy Ghost (2 Samuel 7).

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Community Calendars KENTON ELEMENTARY FALL FESTIVAL Join Kenton Elementary School for a night of fun at the annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Nov. 16th beginning at 6 pm at the Kenton City Gym! With an “Old Fashion” Live Auction, concessions, games and jumpers for the children, cake walk, and much more – there is sure to be something fun for the whole family! All proceeds will benefit Kenton Booster Club and School! Thank you to the local businesses for their continued support of Kenton Elementary School!

SCOUTING FOR FOOD The Dyer Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and Adventuring Crew will be going door to door in Dyer on Saturday, November 16 to pick up food for Scouting for food. All food goes to local food bank also a drop point will be at Food Rite in Dyer from 9 a.m. until noon.

Ballet Memphis presents holiday favorite ‘Nutcracker’ Dec. 13-15 Ballet Memphis will stage its version of the perennial holiday favorite, Nutcracker, at the Orpheum Theatre. This year marks the 25th that Ballet Memphis has staged a version of the Nutcracker.

Performance dates and times are: •Friday, December 13 at 7:30 p.m.

•Saturday, December 14 at 2 p.m.

• Saturday, December 14 at 7:30 p.m.

• Sunday, December 15 at 2 p.m.

School matinees will take place December 12 and 13 at 9:45 a.m. each day. Doors open at 9 a.m.

Tickets for the school matinees must be purchased through the Orpheum box office at 901/525-7800.

Individual tickets are $7, $22, $43, and $72. Group rates are available through Ballet Memphis.

This holiday classic features performers from Ballet Memphis, the Ballet Memphis Junior Company and the Ballet Memphis School, as well as local children. Nutcracker is choreographed by Janet Parke (director of the Ballet Memphis School), Karl Condon (former associate artistic director of Ballet Memphis) and Joseph Jefferies (a former Ballet Memphis dancer). Bruce Bui, costume designer and wardrobe supervisor for Ballet Memphis, oversees

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the fitting and care of the production’s more than 300 costumes. The Memphis Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Mei-Ann Chen, will perform the music composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Eugene Onegin.

“The beauty and magic of the ‘Nutcracker’ is in just that: its magic and beauty are timeless and appeal to all ages,” said Dorothy Gunther Pugh, founder and artistic director of Ballet Memphis. “It’s a show about celebration, about different cultures, and about the blessings of family.”

In addition to the stage performances, Ballet Memphis will host the 2013 Nutcracker Tea - A Victorian Christmas Party Sunday, Dec. 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. at The Peabody Hotel, Venetian Room. During this annual fundraiser children can dance with Nutcracker characters, play games, craft, and get a sneak peak of The Nutcracker performance.

Photo opportunities and silent auction. Tickets are $45 per person and include tea party and valet parking.

Tickets are available at balletmemphis.org or by calling 901/737-7322.

Dyer Station Celebration committe to hold chili dog fundraiser November 16th

BY JOHNNY MCILWAIN The Dyer Station Planning committee will hold a chili/ chili dog/bake sale at Food Rite parking lot in Dyer on Saturday, November 16th from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Chili can be purchased by the quart for $5 or two small bags of Fritos can be added for $6. Chilidogs will be sold for $3. The bake sale items will be priced on the table.

The weather is great for this type of meal and this is a wonderful opportunity to purchase a delicious dessert that you can possibly freeze for your Thanksgiving

dinner (or eat immediately!).

The committee is very busy preparing for our ‘Shop In Dyer After Hours’ event, ‘Breakfast With Santa,’ the annual Christmas parade and our Giving Tree for needy children in our community.

These fundraisers are our primary means of financing the various events and activities that we plan for our community.

Thecommitteeappreciates your support more than you will ever know and urge you to join us on November the 16th as we all begin to welcome and prepare for the holiday season.

DISCOVERY PARK DRAWS BIG CROWDS - Discovery Park of America has reported that over 9,700 people have visited the park since it opened November 1st.

How to avoid long lines Advertise for Discovery Park in the TCR! annual memberships In Memory of Officials at Discovery Park of America in Union City report that the first two weekends have been a huge success. Over 9,700 people have visited the park from as far away as New York, Colorado and Utah. “The vast majority of our guests have come from Tennessee and Kentucky,” a park spokesperson said. “But we have had people from Ohio, Indiana, Mississippi, South Dakota, Illinois, Missouri, Texas and Louisiana.”

CEO Jim Rippy said that, “The only problem is that it takes awhile for people who want to buy an annual membership to get through the line.”

Admissions officials report that people who already had their annual membership pass really didn’t have to wait very long. “It was just the people who wanted to purchase an annual membership. That process takes a few minutes, so those lines were a little slower, “ Rippy said.

“Most people were able to get in Discovery Center in less than an hour on our busiest day, which was Saturday,” officials

reported. “And, we are working to shorten that length of time.”

In order to help speed up admission into the park, officials are encouraging everyone who can to stop

by Discovery Center during the week to purchase an annual membership or ticket for the weekend. “We will have employees working the crowd this weekend,” Rippy said. People who already have a ticket or an annual membership will be moved to a faster line.”

Docents, floor leaders and other park officials reported that visitors comments have been very positive and encouraging. Polly Brasher, Director of Education, said that everyone she talked to had said that, “it was worth the wait!”

Discovery Park of America is a 50-acre educational tourism attraction featuring a 100,000 square foot learning center in Union City, TN. It opened on November 1st of this year.

For more information about the park, you can visit their website at www. discoveryparkofamerica. com.

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RELIGION

Obituaries

New Hope News By Shirley Hooper

DONNA SCOTT NILSSON

DAVID M. MORRIS

Nebo – Donna Scott Nilsson, 55 of Nebo died on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at Methodist HospitalGermantown in Germantown.

Born Thursday, February 20, 1958 in Dyersburg, she was the daughter of Aaron Scott and the late Barbara Dycus Scott. Ms. Nilsson was a case manager for Carey Counseling in Trenton.

Funeral services were Saturday, November 9, 2013 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with the Rev. Johnny Criswell officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Newbern.

She is survived by her father, Aaron Scott and his wife, Tena of Central; two brothers, Tim Scott of Nebo, and David Scott and his wife Sonja of Nebo; one nephew, Trey Scott of Nebo, and one niece, Harlie Scott of Nebo.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Dycus Scott.

Pallbearers were Johnny David, Richard Pugh, Gene Allmon, David Allmon, Robert Galloway, Jeff Jetton, Robert L. Flowers and Marl Roberson.

The family asked that memorials be directed to the Wound care Resources Christmas Fund, P.O. Box 155, Yorkville, TN 38389.

Online condolences may be made to the family at johnson-williams funeralhome.com. Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Donna Scott Nilsson.

Rutherford - Mr. David M. Morris, 61, of Rutherford, passed away from this life on November 7, 2013, at his home. Funeral services for Mr. Morris were conducted on Sunday, November 10, 2013, in the chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home of Rutherford with Bro. Marlon Stephens officiating. Interment followed in Rutherford Cemetery of Rutherford.

Mr. Morris was born July 27, 1952, in Gibson County, Tennessee; the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles and Ann McWherter Morris. He was a landowner and farmer of Rutherford. Mr. David Morris was Baptist by faith.

Mr. Morris is survived by companion, Marilyn Johnson; brother, Jeff Morris and wife Cristy; sisters, Charlotte Roberts, Sandra Peebles; nieces and nephews, Michael Morris, Cecily Morris, Jason Mathis, Julie Coleman, Rachel Roberts; step-children, Mark Dotson, Melissa Tidwell; step-grandchildren, Lisha, Jacob, Abbye, Zack, Shelby, Chelsey Brooke, Kaleb, Sydney, John; and stepgreat-grandchild, Lucas.

He was preceded in death by his parents and nephew Blake Mathis.

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Las Vegas, NV - Mrs. Mildred Joanne Pierce, 81, of Las Vegas, NV, passed away from this life on Nov. 4. 2013.

A graveside service was conducted on Saturday Nov. 9 at the Bethpage Baptist Church Cemetery.

She was born December 19, 1931 in Mason Hall; the daughter of the late Paris Griggs and Lucille (Griggs) Doran.

She is survived by her son Steven (Deborah) Pierce, grandchildren – Laura, Anne, Matthew, Erin, Samantha, and Mackenzie, as well as numerous great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of over fifty years, James D. Pierce and her son James R. Pierce.

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Rutherford 1st Baptist What a beautiful fall we are having, all the trees have changed their leaves from green to all the shades of fall!

Last week my Sunday school class went to the Reelfoot Mission, for our yearly trip to carry toys for children at Christmas.

On the way home we went to the Cracker Barrel in Dyersburg and treated our bus driver, Brother Jason to lunch.

The children’s choir sang the special and did a great job.

Brother Jason’s message “Dealing with People – The Church� was taken from Romans 12: 10-13.

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10 and 11 were explained with a lot of wonder!

Where did all that happen in the beginning? These are really interesting studies.

Come out and join us to learn more.

Our little town is getting ready for the holidays. The new snowflakes lights were turned on Sunday afternoon during the holiday open house and Santa’s visits.

They really got you in a festive mood.

There was only one birthday this week; Ivonne Shaeffer.

Housework is something you do that no one notices until you don’t do it.

Until next week, God bless.

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Wednesday evening Brother Corey Meggs spoke on what it means to a church member, commitment. He listed four reasons to commit to membership, biblical, cultural, practial, and personal reasons. We look for an example at the first church in Jerusalem. The church gives endorsement of our personal testimony.

It provided Christian support and encourages spiritual growth.

Sunday morning was youth Sunday. Eighteen youth, directed by Patrick and Scarlett Spencer, held the morning service. They filled the choir and managed every position very well.

Darcie Halliburton gave our Sunday School report.

Scripture, Romans 1:16 was read by Adam Atkins, Derek Record gave the announcements, and Landon Spencer did the prayer requests. Cody Reynolds gave the welcome. Hannah and Hattie Hicks sang “We will not be Shaken.� Ushers were Derek Record, Sam McKinney, Adam Atkins, Carson Spencer, Pierce

Holt, and Austin Atkins. We saw a video of New Hope Youth and Children.

Taylor McKinney preached on “What distracts us from seeing God� from Isaiah 53: 6-12 and I Timothy 4:12. If you are 1,000 steps from God, He will take 999 steps, but you must take the other one step.

Jesus was sinless yet He did for our sins.

Sunday evening Brother Andy King preached on “Call for repentance� from Jeremiah 3:19-20. He spoke of the time in 1981 when his son, Charles King was hurt. Andy suffered as he suffered. God suffered as His Son hung on the cross. He suffers as we, His followers disobey Him. God wants to be number one in our lives.

We must set examples for our youth just as Jesus set examples for us.

Next Sunday, November 17 Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes will be due. Ga’s will put them together on Wed., November 20.

Others see what we do but God sees why we do it.

Kenton News By Cindy Lamar Jim and Linda Hammond of Herndon, Virginia were guests recently in the home of Mrs. Janet Ring. They were here for the funeral of Mr. Hammond’s mother, Dee Porter. Before her passing, Mrs. Porter had been a resident at the Humboldt Nursing Home. We extend sincere condolences to Mrs. Porter’s family and friends.

Three Kenton couples celebrated wedding anniversaries last week: Thomas and Daisy Reynolds, William and Ann Duren, and Ronnie and Cindy Lamar. Congratulations to you all and may you enjoy many more years together.

Food for thought: Your love is unconditional! Your

grace is divine! Your mercy is everlasting! Your peace is sublime! You are omnipotent! Above all you stand. There is none like you, Lord. I’m glad you are my friend!

Prayer list: Virginia Cherry, Freddie Simmons, Bonnie Graves, Cecil Ray, Dewey and Modine Bradley, Terry Lane, Daniel and Faye Sharp, Jerry Williams, Jackie Hatch, Sam Weatherly, Ronnie Lamar, Terry Sweat, Henry Herane, William (Bubba) Herane, Tiffany Wigdor, Jesse and Elaine Davidson, Carol and Primrose and Clint McLodge.

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North Union CP Church fundraiser nets over $1000 for St. Jude ‘North Union Dinner and a Show,’ the night of entertainment and fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Hospital was held September 21, 2013 at North Union CP Church in Kenton. The night included talent from the Gibson County Area ranging from piano pieces, comedy, song specials, to the unique styling of the psaltery.

Attendees were welcomed by the Wednesday night Little Disciples class of North Union. The class consists of third through fifth grade students taught

by Chelsea Joyce. The class used this fundraiser as a mission to help save the lives of some of the world’s sickest children who come from all over the world seeking the best care at St. Jude. The class wowed the crowd with their song and dance routine of ‘Pharaoh, Pharaoh.’ Solos were performed by The Thompson trio, Michelle Whitaker, Betty Hardin, Connie Cooper, Keith Gurley, Robert Eddlemon, Corrine Rutherford, and Larry Anderson.

The mood was lightened by the humorous telling of ‘Who’s on First?’ by the Rickman sisters.

Dylan Joyce, Renee Rutherford

and Lisa Hollomon used their musical talents on the piano. Susan Baird played two beautiful hymns on the not so well known musical instrument, the psaltery. (A psaltery is an ancient musical instrument with numerous strings that can be plucked with the fingers or with a plectrum.)

Before the donations were taken Robert Joyce gave a touching recitation of Red Sovine’s, ‘Teddy Bear.’

Everyone retired to the fellowship hall where they enjoyed a vast buffet of home cooked dishes prepared by the ladies of North Union Church.

Kenny Joyce barbequed Boston butts and barbequed bologna.

Chelsea Joyce reported that the total amount raised was $1091.36.

On October 14th seventeen of the youth and adult leaders traveled to Memphis to St. Jude Hospital to deliver the donation check.

The adults and youth over 16 received a touching tour of the St. Jude facilities.

The younger group went on a self-guided tour of the St. Jude Pavilion and the Danny Thomas Memorial Gardens.

The group presented their donation of $1091.36 to Natasha

Bonner, a representative of St. Jude in front of the St. Jude statue.

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DONATION TO ST. JUDE - On October 14th a group of the youth and adult leaders traveled to Memphis to St. Jude Hospital to deliver a donation check from their

Mason Hall FCE Club The Mason Hall Family and Community Education Club met recently at the community center, which was decorated for Thanksgiving.

President Frances Allen welcomed 16 women, five men, and two visitors. The hostesses for this month were Frances Williamson and Jean Malone. Unfortunately, Mrs. Williamson was unable to attend due to a recent injury.

All members wish her a speedy recovery.

After recitation of the club creed and Pledge of Allegiance, Mrs. Allen read the thought for the day, “Bless God for all that you have, trust God for all that you need.”

Betty Luton’s devotional was about Thanksgiving. It was titled, ‘When God says thank you.’ Mrs. Luton read Luke 21:2 and John 6:35.

Many people were remembered and lifted up in prayer. Secretary and treasurer reports were read

and approved.

Charlotte Pierce reported on quilting at Rutherford.

Due to bad weather the women were unable to get much work done. Members were unable to go to Milan to quilt, though it is told that there was a good turnout.

A few club members went to Discovery Park to quilt recently. In the area they worked in, the women had to ‘dress the era.’ It was a unique experience.

Members were quoted saying Discovery Park was, “beautiful” and “fantastic.”

The ladies had a really good time.

Kathy Page and Judy Galloway were the nominating committee.

They took care of calling officers about keeping their positions. Most officers decided to remain where they were. Mrs. Luton announced she would give up her devotional. Bennie Patterson agreed to take on

Faith Apostolic Tabernacle Solomon says that “there is not a just man upon earth that doeth good, and sinneth not (Ecclesiastes 7:20).” I’m so thankful that the Bible spells that out so clearly.

Otherwise many Christians would get all heady and highminded and forget to remain in a state of repentance. I’m pretty sure that I’m not the only Christian who’s ever been snared into a pit and had to repent. I’m also pretty sure that I’m not the only Christian who has also gotten a little high-minded either.

Oh but for the matchless and wonderful grace of God who not only encourages us to repent, but even in the Old Testament, before God took upon himself the weight and restraint of a human body, God shows us repentance.

I’ve read through the age old familiar story of creation in Genesis. I’ve read it many times. In fact, I’ve read through it so many times, that I often times read through it when it comes around as part of my daily Bible reading as a lover going through the motions. Oh don’t act like you don’t know what I’m talking about. I read through it because that’s where I happen to be at and I simply read it and shut my Bible, dust my hands off and check my Bible reading off the day’s to-do list. But there is this one thing that happens every time I read Genesis 6:6 no matter how many times I read it. I laugh. I laugh to myself that God repents. He is all knowing. On the day he created Adam, he knew what I would be doing this day six thousand years later. So why

would God do something that He knew He would have to “repent” of? Yes. I laugh to think that the creator of the universe would repent. I share Moses’ stance on this matter: “God is not a man that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent. . .(Nu. 23:19).” But as often is the case with the Lord, I’m discovering, He reveals things to His children when His children need revelation on a particular matter the most.

At present, I could certainly use a revelation concerning repentance. So I began, with a repentant heart and a desperate need to have God lovingly reveal something to His wayward daughter, and God sat with me over coffee and “expounded unto [me] in all the scriptures the things concerning himself (Lk.24:27).” Space will only allow a condensed version, but as John said, if I tried to write all the things down that God ever did, “if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written.

Amen. (John 21:25).”

Remember that golden calf – when Moses had gone up into the mount to meet God face to face and the people decided to make a new god?

In Exodus 32:10 God said to Moses, “let me alone, that my wrath may wax hot against them, and that I may consume them . . .” Moses prayed and asked God to reconsider. The result? In Exodus 32:14 “ . . .the Lord repented of the evil which he had thought to do unto his people.” How

freedom to focus on what matters most—saving kids regardless of their financial situation.

This means doctors spend less time on paperwork and more time on lifesaving care. The hospital has played a pivotal role in pushing U.S. pediatric cancer survival rates from 20 to 80 percent overall, and is the first and only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted to children. It is also a leader in the research and treatment of blood disorders and infectious

the job.

There was a motion to accept recommendation by acclamation. It was passed.

Although, the club is sad to see Mrs. Luton give up her position, the women are positive Mrs. Patterson will do an excellent job.

County council was held recently. Many things were discussed. Lunch and Learn will be held at the hospital on December 6, at 12:30.

Teresa Vinson will be doing a Christmas demonstration.

Achievement Day will be April 28, at the Mason Hall Community Center. The fashion revue will be that day, as well.

Mrs. Pierce, Mrs. Allen, and Mrs. Wanda Donnell will be attending state convention in Franklin on November 11-13. All members wish them good luck and a safe trip.

The club meets the first Thursday of each month.

Visitors and new members are always welcome.

By Amy Davidson about King Saul– after he only partially obeyed God when told to completely destroy the Amalekites? In Samuel 15:11, God said, “It repenteth me that I have set up Saul to be King” This is repeated in verse 35.

The result? God dethroned Saul and crowned little shepherd boy David. And although there are so many more examples in the Old Testament, for the sake of simplicity and brevity, I’ll try and stick with the staples we all know. Jonah.

This whole book drips with repentance from Jonah, to the people of Ninevah, to God himself. What a bright and colorful picture of repentance God has painted with His Words here! In keeping with the theme here though, let’s focus on God’s example. He wanted Jonah to repent for his rebellion so that he could go and preach repentance to the people of Ninevah. When Jonah repented, the people of Ninevah repented, and thus so did God. God has never had to repent of one thing. He is God. Yet, in his gracious and loving mercy, He was a wise enough Father to lead us through His Word by example. Unforgiveness?

Jealousy? A root of bitterness has sprung up in your Christian heart? Or maybe you’ve even been snared by the enemy of your soul and lost a battle to sin or some other weight that has beset you. I know I’ve dealt with all these plus more in my walk. I imagine many of His children do. May we all focus on the endless love of Jesus this day and go forth with repentant hearts whate’r the sin in our lives may be. He did it. Why shouldn’t we?

diseases in children. St. Jude was founded by the late entertainer Danny Thomas, who believed that no child should die in the dawn of life.

Join that mission by visiting stjude.org or following them on facebook.com/stjude and twitter.com/stjude.

The Little Disciples would like to thank all the talent who gave of their time and energy, the ladies of the church for their efforts in preparing the delicious meal, Kenny Joyce for his time in barbequing and donating the meat, and all the attendees

fundraiser held in September. The group presented their donation of $1091.36 to Natasha Bonner, a representative of St. Jude in front of the St. Jude statue.

Golden Agers Golden Agers met November 6 in the FLC of Dyer FBC with 18 present. Vice president Jane Forsythe began the morning’s activities by reading a booklet written

by Norman Vincent Peale about our need to be thankful. Peale based his persuasion on the scripture in Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians that states, “In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” He had challenged a disgruntled friend who found nothing for which to be thankful by revealing to him the beauty of the earth that the Lord had prepared.

He further quoted an Irish preacher that said there was a tradition in Ireland that when there is trouble on the earth it means that there is movement in Heaven. “I always rejoice when there’s lots of conflict and upset on earth, because I know that out of the movement in Heaven a greater world

for their generous donations.

The Little Disciples are now collecting soda can tabs. St. Jude uses these tabs to provide accommodations at Ronald McDonald House and Target House for the families of the sick children at St. Jude. Again, no one is charged for their lodging, food or care at St. Jude Children’s Hospital. If you would like to donate your soda tabs, please contact Chelsea Joyce at 731-4145229. She will be glad to pick them up and see that they get to St. Jude.

By Alice Ernest

is coming to pass,” the preacher further declared.

After eating well we had prayer for Brynla Crandall and Mr. and Mrs. Cotham and others ever in our prayer for improved health. And as a town we grieve the loss of Cissy Halford, who was friend to all and we share with Golden Ager Ginger Davidson in her grief of the loss of her sister Carol Groce, who had valiantly fought for her health so long.

We sang ‘Happy Birthday’ and ‘Happy Anniversary to Dot Oliver whose celebrations come on the same day…in August. But in August she was in the hospital, and hey, we don’t want to let a celebration slip by, especially honoring 64 years of marriage. An she has such caring loved ones enabling her to attend meetings and bring food.

Other songs or the morning led by pianist Anne Thompson and leader Carol Temple were ‘The Old

Rugged Cross’ and ‘Victory in Jesus,’ and Kenny McEwen sang ‘How Great Thou Art’ as a solo. Kenny disclosed that his song ‘Let Your Light Shine Bright’ which had been picked up by a producer in Florida will be put on national radio in January.

Pastor of Dyer FBC led us in devotional and his selection for scripture came from David’s song of praise found in II Samuel 22:1-8 and the key verse 30 of the chapter. David gave praise to God for delivering him from his enemies led by King Saul, who tried several time to kill David and at times with 6,000 men at Saul’s command. In addition to deliverer, David praised the Lord as his rock, his refuge, his shield, his horn of salvation, his stronghold, his refuge, and his savior.

Our God is mighty! The 30th verse quotes David stating that with God’s help, he could advance a troop or scale a wall.

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Sports & Education It’s Gibson County basketball time !

The Gibson County Basketball Hall of Fame games will be November 16th at Gibson County High School starting at 2:00.

There will be five games with junior high school and high school teams both playing games.

Game 1: Dyer Lady Eagles vs Rutherford Lady Pirates JV team at 2:00

Game 2: Rutherford Lady Pirates vs Dyer Lady Eagles varsity team at 3:00.

Game 3: Dyer Eagles vs Rutherford Pirates Game 4: GC Lady Pioneers vs Henry County at 6:30 Game 5: GC Pioneers vs Henry County.

Come out and support your local team.

RJHS HOMECOMING COURT - Rutherford Jr. High School Homecoming court and class representatives are (front) Dacey Goodlett, (standing from left) Calianne Dunn, Molly Tate, Mackenzie Eddlemon, Darcie Halliburton, Rachel Williams, Emma Upchurch, Madison Baird, Hannah Ball, Ashlyn Hall and Ryleigh Greene.

Dyer Eagles falls to Bradford Red Devils

BY LORI CATHEY The Dyer Eagles junior high basketball team lost 36 to 26 in last Tuesday night’s game against Bradford.

Camron McElroy led the Eagles with 9 points. Malike Owens and Donte Holder both scored 4, and Chancey Roach, Austin Atkins and Sam McKinney scored 5 each.

The Dyer Lady Eagles junior high team dropped their game against Bradford last Tuesday night

KHADIJAH POWER - Dyer Eagle Malike Ownes draws contact on his way to the basket for two points.

Owens scored 6 of his 10 points in the third quarter.

(Photo by Lori Cathey)

by the final score of 3330. Kyndal Pulley led the effort for the Lady Eagles with 11 points. Savannah Fletcher had 8 points and Alaina Hunt added 5 points.

Ashton Lannon finished with 4 point and Emerald Jones had 2 points.

The junior high teams will be back in action on Sat. Nov. 16th at 2:00 p.m. as they travel to Gibson County High School Hall of Fame games to take on the Rutherford Pirates.

ROACH BLOCK SHOT - Bradford’s Alex Barber goes up for a shot but is blocked by Dyer Eagle Chancey Roach. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

COMING THROUGH - Eagle Donte Holder of Dyer dribbles through Bradford defenders during the second quarter. (Photo by Lori Cathey) HUNT STEAL - Dyer Jr. High School Lady Eagle Alaina Hunt comes up with the steal against a Bradford Jr. High School player during Tuesday night’s game. Hunt had 5 points for the night.

The Lady Devils defeated the Lady Eagles 33-30 (Photo by Lori Cathey)

DRIVES FOR TWO - Dyer Lady Eagle Emerald Jones drives to the basket for an easy lay-up for two points.

(Photo by Lori Cathey)

GCHS MARCHING PIONEER PLACE SIXTH - The Gibson County Marching Pioneers completed their 2013 season with a sixth place overall placing at the Tennessee Division II State Band Championships. The percussion section placed second overall in the finals and color guard placed third overall in the finals. Logan Bates, Maggie Watson and Patrick Hill received over $120,000 in scholarship offers to further their educations. Congratulations to all the students for their hard work throughout this season. Thank you to all of the Marching Pioneer supporters for your countless hours of work to make this program the continued success it is!

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MCMULLINS PUT PRESSURE Dyer Lady Eagle Destinee McMullins puts pressure on Bradford’s Carissa Pinkerton during Tuesday night’s game.

LOOKING FOR THE OPENING - Kaci Sweatt looks for an open teammate.

The Lady Eagles lost to Bradford 33 to 30. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

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Upward Soccer season comes to close

BY LORI CATHEY Dyer Cumberland Presbyterian Church Upward Soccer program’s fourth season has come to an end.

A total of 80 participated in the Upward Soccer program this fall. Upward Soccer program gives team members the opportunity to play soccer with a focus on

positive values.

Each Saturday morning through November 2, the program’s 12 teams took the soccer field behind the church to learn the fundamentals of soccer in an atmosphere that uplifts every player.

Coaching these soccer participates were over 24 men and women, who

volunteered their time whether they had kids in the program or not. Over the course of these past 10 weeks the volunteers taught participants the athletic skills needed to perform at the next level and also stressed values such as leadership, integrity, respect and teamwork as much as winning.

Upward promotes equal playing time for all participants creating a fun and enjoyable experience for all children, as well as family-friendly schedules of one-hour practices and one-hour games each week.

An award ceremony capped off the program’s 10-week game schedule.

TEAM MEETING – The Upward Lil’ Lions and Lil’ Wolves had a team meeting with the referee before the game started Saturday morning. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

MATTEWS RECEIVE SOCCER BALL – Upward Faith Satellites Tucker Mattews received a soccer ball from Alford Tire Service Talyor McKinney and Corey Kesterson. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

COLLIDES - Upward Atomic Bomb Donte Holder kicks the ball as he collides with Faith Satellites defenders Trey Watson and Sunny Green. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

LAST TIME - Upward Jr. Heat Waves Haley Mingle runs out before the final game of the season Saturday morning. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

MOVES BALL UP FIELD - CJ Scates of Pegas Stars kicks the ball up the field for a goal during Saturday’s game. (Photo by Lori Cathey) BATTLES - Upward Lil’ Rattler Orren Martin battles Li’l Lion Saide Chartrand for the ball during the final game for the season. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

FACE OFF - Upward Lil’ Wolves and Lil’ Lions face off against each other during the final game of the season. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

NO STOPPING MARTIN - There was no stopping Jr. Heat Wave Fletcher Martin in Saturday game against Upward Jr. Jackson Sawblades soccer team. (Photo

by Lori Cathey)

SMITH THROWS BALL IN - Upward Anthony Smith throws in the ball during Saturday games. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

OPEN TEAMMATE - Upward Mykeyla Yarbrough passed the ball to an open teammate during Saturday game. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

BRADBEERY BATTLE - Upward Aiden Bradberry battles an Upward defender for the ball. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

DOWN FIELD – Upward McKenna Mathews moves the ball down field for a goal. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOLDS RIBBON CUTTING, OPEN HOUSE – The Greater Gibson County Area Chamber of Commerce has moved to court square in downtown Trenton. A ribbon cutting and open house were held recently at the new 111 West Eaton St. location. Chamber Executive Director Shelby Kee expressed thanks to each one attending and for the loyal support shown to the Chamber, including Trailblazers, board members, Chamber partners from Milan

KENTON FALL FEST - Kenton Elementary School and Booster Club has been busy preparing for their annual Fall Festival to be held on Saturday, November 16th at the Kenton City Gym beginning at 5:30 p.m. Kenton Elementary students William, Nathan, and Jack Griggs display a small sampling of auction items that will be auction off beginning at 6 p.m. Some auction items that are up for grabs are: 2014 St. Louis Cardinal tickets, Memphis Red Birds tickets, Holiday World passes, Grand Ole Opry Tickets, as well as other awesome items! There will also be games and jumpers for children, a cake walk, as well as other fun activities that promises families a fun-filled evening! Concessions will be available. Mark your calendars to join in on the fun and perhaps do some Christmas shopping and support Kenton Elementary School! The school and Booster Club would like to extend special thanks to all the area businesses for their generosity and support!

107 W Court Square Trenton, TN 38382

and Humboldt, city mayors and State Rep. Curtis Halford. Trenton Mayor Tony Burress, this year’s Chamber president, also welcomed everyone saying, “This is a great day for the Chamber now located with a great presence on court square.

All successes for the Chamber comes from Shelby and we are grateful to her for everything that is happening. Things are going to get even better,” he predicted. (photo courtesy of The Gazette)

RELAY FOR LUNCH - Dyer School teachers and personnel prepared their own lunch then paid for it to raise money for Relay For Life. They raised $210 for the Dyer School Relay team.

Regardless of Weather

Thursday – November 14, 2013 – 1:00 p.m.

120 Carmen, Paris, TN 38242 Take Hwy 218 (bypass around Paris) to County Home Rd turn onto County Home Rd. and proceed approximately 2 miles to Carmen on left. Turn onto Carmen and sale 1/8 mile on right.

NICE FURNITURE, CLEAN HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS, TOOLS, COINS

855-9899

www.larealtyllc.com

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Auctions Regardless of Weather Saturday – November 16, 2013 – 9:00 a.m.

Ed Norman Broker 571-7092

Michael Avery Agent 426-3337

Donald Scott Agent 234-3712

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY POREMBA GRADUATES - Marilyn Barron Poremba, a Dyer native, graduated Summa Cum Laude from Wallace State Hanceville on May 10, 2013. She received her Associate of Applied Science in paralegal. Poremba is a 1984 graduate of Gibson County High School.

She is the daughter of Horace and Iona Barron of Dyer. She is currently working as a paralegal for Cory Watson Crowder and Degaris located in Birmingham, Alabama.

$10,000 & Under

$50,000’s

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.

SOLD

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

132 South Main (Hwy 186 N) Gibson, TN 38343 ANTIQUES, CLEAN HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS, MOWER Mahogany Buffet with Mirror Back and Claw Feet, Old and Nice — Cherry Entertainment Center — Old Rocking Horse — Cherry Bookcase — office Chair — Chalk Fern Stand — Ornate Gilded, Beveled Edge Mirror, Must See — Refrigerated Water Cooler — Pillow Top King Sized Mattress Set and Frame — Bar Stools — #3 Crock — Bench Grinder — Battery Charger — Electric Heater — 6 ft. Ladder — White 20 Hp 46 In Cut Riding Mower — Vintage Bicycle — Kenmore Refrigerator — Whirlpool Dryer — Roper Washer — Water Purifier — Lots of Small Appliances — Sanyo Flat Screen TV — Beautiful Antique Burl Walnut Buffet with Mirror — Oak Curved Glass Curio — William & Mary Style Small Buffet — Maple Table and 6 Chairs — Maple 4 Pc. Bedroom Suite — Antique 5 Pc. Bedroom Suite — Quilt Rack — Very Nice 8 Drawer Sewing Desk — Oak Library Table with Cabriole Legs — Hide-a-Bed Couch — 2 Nice Recliners — Very Nice 6 Legged Table with Trumpet Legs — Custom Made Oak Bookcase Entertainment Center — Round Maple End Tables — Nice Oak Washstand with Mirror and Towel Bar — Beautiful Piecrust Edge Table — Corner What-not Stand — Glass Door Bookcase — Nice Tall Wooden Bookcase — Fire King Tulip Grease Jar with Lid — Punch Bowl — China Tea Set with Tray — Lots of Beautiful Lamp Shades — Good Area Rugs — Very Nice Pictures Old and New — Bear Collection — Andrea Winterthur Plate Set — Carnival Glass — Crystal — Stainless Cookware — Glass Bakeware — Good Linens — Custom Made Drapes to Sell — Several OLD Indian Points found on Family Farm Cash or Good check with Bank letter unless personally known by Auction Co.

515 Knox St – 3 BR, brick, office, laundry, electric CHA, all updated.

Lots of upgrades!

$100,000+

All Announcements Day of Sale Take Precedence Over All Advertised Media.

All information provided herein is believed to be reliable but cannot be guaranteed due to the possibility of human error. Please let us know if you notice inaccuracies.

Saturday – November 16, 2013 – 2:00 p.m.

$20,000’s

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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.

SOLD

$30,000’s

1413 Eastview Drive, Humboldt, TN 38343 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

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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

SOLD

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

HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS, ANTIQUES, COINS Walnut 2-Board Top 4-Leg Dining Table, Old and Nice — Cookbooks — Jenny Lind Style Twin Bed — Maple Bedroom Suite, Full Size Bed — Nightstand and Dresser — Electric Heaters — Bookcase — Oak Wardrobe Dresser — Wood Filing Cabinet — Linens, Clean — Floor Lamp — Hand Stitched Quilt — Pictures — Handicap Equipment — Vintage Bench — Glider Swing — Yard Cart — Hand Tools — Pressure Cooker — TV — Oak Stand — Stein — Butter Mold — Green Glider Rocker — 2 Maple Dining Room Tables — Lazy Boy Recliner — Small Oak Dresser — Kenmore Refrigerator — Small Appliances — Hull Cookie Jar — Microwave — Oil Lamps — Oak Wash Stand — Nice Old 3 Gallon Crock with Black Eagle On Side — 2 Old Dashers — Cookware — Oak Spindle-Leg Table — Glass Basket — Gossip Bench — Sewing Machine — Umbrella Stand, Unique — Nice Clean Green Plaid Sofa — 4 pc. Solid Maple End Tables and Coffee Table — Several Coins: Buffalo Nickels, Mercury Dimes, Silver Dollars and Silver Halves. Pennies, Commemorative Sets — Many, many items too numerous to mention.

Cash or Good check with Bank letter unless personally known by Auction Co. All Announcements Day of Sale Take Precedence Over All Advertised Media.

All information provided herein is believed to be reliable but cannot be guaranteed due to the possibility of human error.

Please let us know if you notice inaccuracies.

Go to www.ridgelyauctionco.com for complete list

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

MULTI-FAMILY 665 N Main St – duplex 107 Hilltop St – triplex

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Rutherford holds Christmas Open House Sunday

GREENE THINGS - Donna Allen, Elsie Walker and Shirley Hooper attended Greene Things Christmas Open House.

PATE’S - Melissa Workman visits with Lavern Parnell and Sue Quinn at Pate’s during the Christmas Open House.

FELECIA BELLA - Kendra Caldwell, Beth Dudley, Felecia Teddleton and Mary Ecker are ready for holiday shopping at Felecia Bella.

RUTHERFORD CITY HALL - Twyla Davidson, (left) and Ann Caton (right) served refreshments at Rutherford City Hall. Kathy Keith (center) was among the guests who stopped by

HESTER DRUG CO. - Mary Phillips, Doris Denton, Candice McCaig, Cassie Oliver, Roxanne Johnson, Amber Mayo and Corey Oliver all helped customers at Hester Drug Co. during Christmas Open House.

RUTHERFORD GROCERY - Cheryl Whitworth, William White, Santa Claus, Martine Jones and Susan Oliver were all dressed up for Christmas at Rutherford Grocery during Christmas Open House.

WAREHOUSE 14 Warehouse 14 is all decked out for Christmas with a sleigh and Christmas trees. The trees are circled with toy trains much to the delight of little Coper, with mom Beverly.

SANTA CLAUS CAME TO TOWN - Ava Tucker and Olivia McDaniel visit with Santa Claus during Christmas Open House.

SANTA CLAUS CAME TO TOWN - Abbye Caton and Lexus Kemp served hot cocoa from thrir cocoa stand at Hester Drug during the open house.

NUTCRACKER

WITH THE MEMPHIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

THE ORPHEUM

DECEMBER 13–15 Tickets starting at $7 at balletmemphis.org/tickets.

Plus meet Clara, Sugar Plum, Nutcracker and more after the show.

BALLETMEMPH IS.OR G

The Diamonds in concert November 16 in Union City The popular 1950s quartet The Diamonds, known for such famous songs as ‘Little Darlin,’ ‘Silhouettes’ and ‘The Stroll,’ will be taking the stage this month in Union City.

The group is the third installment of the 2013-14 concert series for Community Concert Association of Union City/Obion County. They will perform at the Union City Civic Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16.

The Diamonds started in the fall of 1953 with four men from Toronto, Canada, who eventually signed to Mercury Records and put 16 hits on the charts of Billboard.

Group members included David Somerville, lead; Ted Kowalski, tenor; Phil Levitt; baritone; and Bill Reed, bass.

By 1961, all the original membershadleftthegroup,but The Diamonds still continued.

Today, The Diamonds consist of Gary Owens — baritone (tenor sax); Jeff Dolan — bass (slide trombone); Sean Sooter — tenor (alto sax); and Jerry Siggins — lead (valve trombone).

Owens has spent the longest time as a Diamond joining forces in 1973.

Memberships are available for the concert series, which also include performances by the Union City High School Jazz Band and the University of Tennessee at Martin’s Jazz Band on Feb. 22, 2014, and Chicago tribute band Transit Authority on April 26, 2014.

Individual tickets for The Diamonds will be $20 and may be purchased in advance at Lanzer Printing and Office Supply in downtown Union City or at the door. For more information, visit www. communityconcertuc.org.