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Kenton board discusses condemned property Condemned property and overtime pay for city workers were among the topics discussed at the Kenton Mayor and Board of Alderpersons meeting held December 3rd at city hall. Those in attendance were Mayor Virginia Davidson, Alderpersons Delores Agee, Tim Johns, Wade Simpson, Sarah Skinner, Faye Sharp, Angie Taylor and City Recorder Shayna Jackson. Mayor Davidson reported that she has met with Royce Aker and he is working on condemning four properties on Tilghman Street. The property located at 210 Taylor Street was sold

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County Commissioners get first look at new district maps BY STEVE SHORT “This is a big mess.” That’s how one Gibson Co. Commissioner described the new boundary lines for Commission districts when officials got their first looks at new maps in November. Maps by the state and county showed new boundaries for the county’s 19 voting districts. The new boundaries could affect County Commission members and school board members. Officials were unsure how many commissioners would be affected. In some cases commissioners would not be eligible for reelection in the district they currently represent. The biggest changes are in the

south and southeastern part of the county. Com. Mike Longmire and Com. Bruce Williams, both in the Humboldt-Medina area, indicated they might be moved from District 1 to a new district, possibly Dist. 3 or Dist. 6. Com. James Longmire could move from Dist. 6 to Dist. 5, currently represented by Nelson McLin. Humboldt could see a loss of two county commissioners within the city limits, officials said. The next elections for the County Commission will occur in August 2014. The Commission haggled over redistricting for months before voting 19-3 see page 2

NEW DISTRICT MAPS – County Commissioners Bruce Williams (left) and James Longmire got their first looks at new boundary lines for redrawn voting districts in Gibson County during the November meeting of the County Commission. In some cases commissioners might not be eligible for reelection in the district they currently represent. Population shifts forced the changes.

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Christmas parades rescheduled The Dyer Station Celebration Committee rescheduled the annual Christmas parade and Breakfast With Santa for Saturday, December 14th. Breakfast with Santa will be held at the Dyer Cumberland Presbyterian Church fellowship hall at 9 a.m. The parade will begin at 5 p.m. with line up at 4 p.m. at Tiger Express. Following the parade, stay for caroling and the lighting of the Christmas tree at the mini park in downtown Dyer. The City of Kenton Christmas parade has been rescheduled to Thursday, December 12th at 7 p.m. Line up will be at 6 p.m. at the former Plastech parking lot.

Dyer Goodwill holds final 2013 meeting BY SAM THOMPSON The Goodwill committee met Monday night for its final meeting for this year at the Dyer VFW. The committee selected the families who will receive food boxes and baskets. If you would like to make a donation to this program, you may still do so at the Farmers and Merchants Bank or at the Food Rite branch. The committee appreciates your donations and I am sure the families who receive the food will also. Those who have donated this week are: First Presbyterian Church, $300 and Donald and Sandra Wimberly, $100. Thank you again for your help. May God bless each one of you in a special way.

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CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND - William White stands on his decked-out front porch that features several full-size decorated Christmas trees and illuminated Santa Clauses. White’s home is included in the Rutherford Christmas Home Tour to be held Saturday, December 14 from 5 to 8 p.m. Donations will be accepted at city hall that day where refreshments will be served.

Tour of Homes to benefit new snowflake light fund BY CINDY EAST The Town of Rutherford’s Beautification Committee is sponsoring a Christmas Tour of Homes Saturday, December 14th from 5 to 8 p.m. The tour is a fundraiser for the town’s new snowflake Christmas lights. If enough money is raised, more lights will be purchased for use next year. There is no set admission price for the tour. Make your donations at Rutherford City Hall where the tour begins and refreshments will be served. Santa will also be on hand to visit with the children. The homes included in the tour are Larry and Wanda Belew at 113 Waldunn Cove, Keith and Kay Smith at 310 West Main and William White at

317 West Main. William White is well known as the ‘Light Man’ all around Rutherford. Christmas is his favorite holiday and he goes ‘all-out’ for the holiday. His home will feature 26 decorated Christmas trees from 6 to 12 feet tall, and 25 Christmas trees from 3 to 4 feet tall. There are trees both inside and outside. White has snowmen, Santas, carolers, reindeer and thousands of lights – most of them the old-fashioned big bulb lights. “I would like to say thank you to the whole beautification committee for helping to put this on,” said White. “Thanks also to the Smiths and see page 3

Giving Tree now displayed at Dyer Food Rite

GIVING TREE- Dyer Station Celebration Hostess Princess Marylee Barker checks out a card on the Giving Tree on display at Dyer Food Rite. Choose a card, buy a gift and help provide a brighter Christmas for a child whose family may be struggling to make ends meet.

BY BRITTNEY THOMPSON Each year, Dyer Station Celebration sponsors a Giving Tree. This tree is very special as it holds cards, provided by the GCHS Beta Club, representing over 60 children throughout our Dyer community whose families might be struggling some this year. The Giving Tree provides an opportunity for you to make a child’s Christmas bright and merry! Join us in sharing the love, hope, peace and joy of the Christmas season! The Giving Tree is placed at the Dyer Food Rite and will be up until the deadline of Tuesday, December 17. All gifts are due back by 6 pm that nigh. Please take a moment to read the cards and choose one or more to provide for. To make sure we give the gifts to the correct child, have the card attached and the number marked on any additional packages for that child. We appreciate you joining us in spreading a little extra Christmas cheer to these children. Merry Christmas to you and yours!

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Milan Hospital announces hospitalist program Milan General Hospital is proud to announce the addition of a new hospitalist program. Misty Allen, MD started her new role as a hospitalist there this month. A hospitalist is a physician whose practice is dedicated to caring for patients while they are in the hospital. They specialize in the supervision of inpatients’ care and consult with the patients’ primary care physicians as needed. Hospitalists do not provide care for patients outside of the hospital setting. “The addition of the hospitalist program at Milan General Hospital is part of West Tennessee Healthcare’s overall plan to bring more of the medical services people need to Gibson County,” said Sherry Scruggs, Administrator of West Tennessee Healthcare’s Gibson County Hospitals. Milan General Hospital offers a broad range of medical care including: Surgery, Med-Surg Unit ICU, Radiology, Mammography, Dexascan, Inpatient Physical Therapy and an Emergency Department. Dr. Allen has been a hospitalist at JacksonMadison County General Hospital since 2007. She is a Family Medicine physician with special training and experience in critical care. Allen graduated Summa Cum Laude in May of 2005 from the University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine and did her internship and her residency see page 3

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Insight & Opinion Word fitly spoken, or sometimes not

Clayburn Peeples reports: There used to be an extremely bright editor at one of the newspapers that publish this column who would correct all my grammatical and spelling errors before she printed them. That meant that in her paper my column was nearly always perfect regarding punctuation, grammar and spelling. In the other papers? Well, let’s put it this way; when I was in college, I never got an “A” in English in spite of the fact that I tried harder in my English classes than those in any other subject. One of my biggest problems was that I never could learn all those rules of proper English usage in those days, and frankly, I don’t know much more now than I did then. Consequently, I’m always on the lookout for books and articles on how to write and speak properly, hoping that each new one will contain a

Well, according to purists, none of them are actually words. Today, anything people say, no matter how incorrect, if they say it often enough, is considered acceptable, but in standard English, “undoubtedly” is a word, but “undoubtably” is not. “Incidentally” is a five-syllable word, but “incidently” is not a word at all. “Accidentally” is also a five-syllable word when pronounced and spelled correctly, and “irregardless” is not a word at all. Use “regardless” or “irrespective,” but never say “irregardless.” A word that does not have five syllables in it is “offertory.” Notice that it does not have an “a” in it. It should be pronounced without one as well. And speaking of church, those flowers decorating the sanctuary this time of year. They are poinsettias. Notice that the word has four, not three syllables. It may be that your minister took his or her text from the Book of Revelation, not the Book of Revelations, and the hill where Jesus died is “Calvary,” which is not what you call the troops that ride in and save the settlers in those western movies. They are the “cavalry.” Changing gears, that doctor who tends to your

magic formula that will turn me into an educated, literate man. Alas, such a book does not exist. There are, however, a number of manuals containing all sorts of fascinating examples of words we should never use, words we never pronounce correctly and words we use that don’t exist. There have been all sorts of articles written that try to simplify the rules of English usage and turn us away from the common mistakes to which we seem innately prone to making. Sometimes I scribble down some of the most worrisome and common examples I hear, and even, I hate to admit, use myself. The list is endless. The words “undoubtably,” “incidently,” “accidently” and “irregardless” come to mind. What do all four of these words have in common?

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the most recent federal census. The legislative body (county commission) shall not exceed 25 members, and no more than 3 representatives shall be elected from a district.” One goal of redistricting is to have equal population in districts after population shifts. Using census data, district boundaries can be redrawn to equalize population among districts. This concept, known as “one person-one vote” was born out of 1960’s court cases. State law says “Districts shall be reasonably compact and contiguous and shall not overlap.” Compactness can be understood in terms of a district’s shape. Violation of this principle results in districts with “irregular shapes,” better known as gerrymandering. Although statistical methods have even been developed to measure compactness, a 1994

partisan gerrymandering case took a different view of this principle. It viewed compactness not as a geometric shape that could be measured, but rather “the ability of citizens to relate to each other and their representatives and to the ability of representatives to relate effectively to their constituency.” The commission’s three African-American members, Lenford Carr and Nelson McLin of Humboldt and Mark Flake of Milan opposed the new county district boundaries. Com. Carr said the new districts change the representation of minorities. “You will have the same amount of people in districts, but you’re moving me way out of my district. I’m familiar with the territory in District 2.” State law says the drawing of voting districts “cannot dilute minority strength,” said Carr.

Kenton board discusses from page 1 for unpaid taxes and has not been claimed. Gibson County has possession of it now. Since the property was damaged by fire, Aker can condemn it and the county will turn it over to the city. Davidson stated that two people have expressed an interest in buying the house with intentions of tearing it down. City Supervisor Waylon Ball asked if the board would consider changing the overtime policy to state

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COMMUNITY WIDE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING - The City of Dyer has a beautiful Christmas tree in the Dyer Mini Park downtown. The 20-foot cedar was donated by Wilson Fesmire and cut from his land. Dyer employees Ron Giger, Taylor Bryant and Asa Morgan cut, moved and put the tree up. Mayor Chris Younger and the Board of Alderpersons are sponsoring the lighting of the tree on December 14th following the Christmas parade. Santa and Mrs. Claus will on hand for pictures (bring your own camera). There will be hot chocolate and Christmas caroling.

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Dyer CP Church presents live nativity The Dyer Cumberland Presbyterian Church invites the community to turn off the headlights and follow the trail of luminaries through their live representation of the night that Christ was born. The annual Live Nativity Panorama will take place on Sunday night, December

22 from 7 to 9 p.m. Following your time at the panorama, the congregation invites you to step into the sanctuary for a quiet time of Christmas music and a time for fellowship in the church fellowship hall where treats of the season will be provided. The Dyer Cumberland

Presbyterian Church is located at 256 East College Street, Dyer. The congregation looks forward to sharing this meaningful gift to the community at Christmas time each year. Please bring your family and spend time experiencing the true meaning of Christmas.

Tour of Homes to benefit from page 1 the Belews for opening their homes. Although Mike and Susan McCullar are not part of the tour, they will have their light display set to music for all to enjoy. Just tune your radio to FM 97.1.â&#x20AC;? White invites everyone to also walk around the yard and enjoy the lights and to make pictures of your children among the many displays. Members of the Beautification Committee are Betty Workman, Annie Edwards, Larry Belew, Twyla Davidson and Cherry Markovich. Larry and Wanda Belew have 16 trees in all. They have seven big trees and the rest are smaller. One tree in the guest bedroom is white and is decorated in blue lights and ornaments for a beautiful â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;icyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; look. Also featured in the bedroom is a collection of snowmen given to the couple by former Rutherford First Baptist minister Randy Cruse and wife Melvine. Another large tree features white lights and beaded crystal ornaments. Wanda said she started

collecting the ornaments many years ago when a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Secret Palâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; from church gave her several as gifts. The tree in their den is decorated with red poinsettias, multi-colored lights and red and green ornaments. Larry made a beautiful ceramic Christmas village many years ago when Rutherford had a ceramic shop downtown. It is also displayed in the den. The tree in the sunroom features handmade ornaments with burlap ribbon. The dining room tree features Thomas Kincaid ornaments. Larry and Wanda also collect miniature houses and buildings and these are displayed above the kitchen cabinets year-round. The Belews, along with their pooch Molly, look forward to welcoming guests into their home for the Christmas tour. Keith and Kay Smith own the large Victorian home known as the Elrod house. The couple welcomed people into their home a few years back during a Davy Crockett Days home tour. They have been restoring and remodeling the home

for the nine years they have lived there and invite guests to see the progress they have made with the home. The couple moved here from Texas. Keith credits Kay with 95percent of the work that has been done on the home and says they are still working on it. Kay love Mickey Mouse and has been collecting ornaments since she was nine or 10 years old. She has three trees up and they are all decorated with her treasured Mickey Mouse ornaments. The foyer features a ninefoot tall tree. Another tree is located in the parlor and the third is on the upstairs landing. The ornaments included Mickey from the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Steamboat Willieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; era all the way through to the current Mickey Mouse with all the related characters. Everyone is invited to come out see these beautiful decorated homes and help fund the Town of Rutherfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Christmas snowflake lights. For more information about the event call William White at 665-6424, Betty Workman at 665-7584 or Annie Edwards at 205-2124.

THE BELEWS - Larry and Wanda Belew, along with dog Molly, will open their home for the Christmas Tour of Homes, December 14 from 5-8 p.m. Proceeds from the tour will be used for the purchase of new snowflake Christmas lights for the Town of Rutherford.

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THE SMITHS - Kay and Keith Smith will open their home for the Christmas Tour of Homes, December 14 from 5-8 p.m. The Smiths own the Victorian home known as the Elrod house and have been remodeling the home for nine years. Kay collects Mickey Mouse ornaments and has three Christmas trees covered with Mickey and friends. (See photo at left)

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Milan Hospital announces from page 1 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love taking care of all kinds of patients. I really enjoy the challenge of caring for patients and their families in what are sometimes very complicated medical situations. I firmly believe it is important to spend quality time with patients in order to design an individualized treatment plan,â&#x20AC;? said Allen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are excited about the addition of Dr. Allen and the hospitalist program at Milan General, as well as other changes at our Gibson County facilities that will start in January 2014,â&#x20AC;? said Karen Utley, Vice President of System Services. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are aligning our services to be in Gibson County for many, many years to come,â&#x20AC;? said Bobby Arnold, West Tennessee Healthcare Chief Executive Officer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our Mission is to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve while providing exceptional and compassionate care.â&#x20AC;? Humboldt General will be transformed into an emergency center. It will operate as a north campus of the Jackson Madison County General Hospital emergency room. It will be renamed Humboldt Medical Center and will include the continuation of all Sports Plus Rehab services, outpatient lab and imaging services.

Gibson General is transitioning into a primary care facility with walkin after hours care, postdischarge follow-up patient care, screenings, and onsite lab and x-ray. It will be renamed Trenton Medical Center. For information about the hospitalist program call Milan General Hospital at 731-686-1591.

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Walker - Clenney We are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of Mallory Caitlin Walker of Kenton to Brandon Craig Clenney of Rutherford. The bride elect is the daughter of Teresa Jones Walker of Kenton and Jeffery Lynn Walker of Rutherford. She is the granddaughter of Shelia Jones and the late Lawton Earl Jones of Kenton, and Clovis and Patricia Walker of Rutherford. Caitlin is a 2013 graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She is currently employed at Jackson Madison County General

Hospital as a surgical RN. Brandon is the son of Jennifer Treadwell of Milan and Robert Clenney of Milan. He is the grandson of Jerry and Lynn Cunningham of Bradford and Thomas and the late Vernell Clenney of Milan. Brandon is a 2011 graduate of Free-Hardeman University with a Masters Degree in Accounting. He is currently employed by Steele, Martin, Jones and Company PLC of Jackson. The couple will exchange vows on December 28, 2013 at the Rutherford Church of Christ in Rutherford. Music will begin at 4:30 p.m.

Pinecrest accepting gifts for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Maganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wishâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Pinecrest Golf Course is again accepting Christmas gifts for those in the community who are struggling to make ends meet. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Maganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wishâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is a charitable program honoring Magan Porter, a young member of the community who passed away last year. Her desire was to provide a great Christmas for all. You can help by donating cash or toys to help local youth enjoy Christmas a little bit more. The toys and gifts will be distributed to local churches for Christmas. To donate gifts, simply wrap the present, label it with gender and age group, and bring it to Pinecrest to be placed under Maganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tree. Gifts will be accepted for all persons up until Christmas Eve. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s honor Maganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wish by donating to this wonderful cause.

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Our Sunday school hour began with Scott Fields leading us in the beautiful hymn â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Amazing Graceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Stephen Fields opened us in prayer. We dismissed to our classes. Christy Skelton opened the adult class in prayer before teaching us our lesson â&#x20AC;&#x153;Live Selflesslyâ&#x20AC;? from John 12:24-48. Jesus declared His mission was to be the light of the world. Those who believe in Him receive eternal life. Those who do not believe will be judged on the last day. Bro. Jerry Legg 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;Hark! the Herald Angels Sing.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bro. Steve welcomed everyone and made our announcements. Hugs, handshakes and kind words of encouragement were shared with our visitors and church family as we all shared with one another our thanksgiving blessings. We thank the Lord for our visitors. The church choir then led us in the hymns â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;It Came Upon the Midnight Clearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Song in the Air.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bro. Steve blessed us with our special music as he sang â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Somebodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Prayingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Several men in the church gathered around Bro. Jerry Legg as Mike Fields led in prayer for him before

he delivered our morning message on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Prayerâ&#x20AC;? the most important part of a Christians Life from James 5:13-18. Bro. Steve dismissed services in prayer as the hymn â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;His Way With Theeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; was sung. After services we celebrated our Thanksgiving and Christmas Fellowship meal in the fellowship hall. We thank Bro. Jerry and Ms. Betty for encouraging us and being a part of our praise and worship service on Sunday. Our Discipleship Training hour began with the hymn Burdens Are Lifted At Calvary. Keith Hamlin opened us in prayer. Mike Fields opened the adult class in prayer before teaching us our lesson Biblical Standard in a Secular World from Ephesians 5:27. Our Sunday night worship hour began with the hymn â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The First Noel.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bro. Steve welcomed everyone as asked for prayer requests. We had a season of prayer where several men in the church prayed over all our requests. Mike Fields led the congregation in the hymns â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;O Come All Ye Faithfulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Joy to the World.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bro. Steve delivered our message â&#x20AC;&#x153;Giftsâ&#x20AC;? from Colossians 3:12-16. Mike Fields dismissed services in prayer as the hymn â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Only Trust Himâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; was sung. We invite you to praise and worship with us Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 11 a.m.

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Thompsons to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary During 2013, Rebecca and Robert Thompson of the Edison community have been celebrating their 50th year of marriage. Their children, Robert, Andrew (Angie) and their grandchildren, Drew and Anna Beth will host a reception honoring them on Sunday, December 15, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Opera House Events Center on Main Street in

Humboldt, Tennessee. Rebecca enjoyed a long career in teaching. Robert worked 45 years with Gibson Electric Membership Corporation. They feel blessed with many friendships among family, colleagues, students and good people all over the area. Your presence for the occasion will be for them a most wonderful gift.

The Grapevine By Sarah Skinner Hello readers, not much activity around our community for the last few days. I feel like I have been on lock down. The winter season is not here yet but the winter weather is. We had extremely cold, rain, sleet, and a little snow and ice, that may be a good initiation for what this winter might bring. I thank God for his mercy, because it could have been worse. Betty Belmont of Rutherford and I visited Joe Finch, L.M. Bardwell, Gladys Finch and Curt Wade in the Dyer Nursing Home Tuesday. I was so happy to see Brenda Grey, and Mac and Wanda Littleton. We worked several years together at Kellwood Company in Rutherford. Mac and Wanda were visiting her sister, Gilda Murray of

course Mac was being Mac visiting everyone there. Rev. and Mrs. Willie Pounds came to Kenton early on Wednesday, so they could visit L.M. Bardwell before Bible study. Harriette Alford of Rutherford and I were in Union City Wednesday for her doctor appointment, and in Jackson Thursday for her beauty shop appointment. We send birthday wishes to Jakaboe Rogers December 1. Little Nehemiah Simpson under went surgery Friday at LeBonheur Hospital in Memphis. The surgery went real well and mother, Shonda Dennis, and grandparents, Ronald and Yolonda Banks brought him home Saturday evening. God bless and have a good week.

New Hope News By Shirley Hooper Wednesday evening our minister, Brother Corey Meggs spoke on 5 trustworthy sayings from the Bible. I Timothy 1:15 tells us Jesus came into the world to save sinners. I Timothy 3:1 speaks of leadership. II Timothy 2: 11-13 tells of tells of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s faithfulness. Titus 3:8 tells us God has done good work

in us. We are to let our light shine before men. Church services were canceled Sunday due to the inclement weather. God grant you the light in Christmas, which is Faith, the warmth of Christmas of Christmas which is Love, the All of Christmas which in Christ. (Wilda English)

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Sunday School for Shut-Ins By Mary King When youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re ready please read Isaiah 9:6. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no doubt in the words of Jesus. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and do, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.â&#x20AC;? Amen.â&#x20AC;? Matthew 28: 18-20 (NKJV). Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no doubt all authority belongs to Jesus. The angel of the Lord told the shepherds that Christ had been born: â&#x20AC;&#x153;For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.â&#x20AC;? Luke 2:11 (NKJV). Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no doubt in the prophecies of Jesus the Christ: â&#x20AC;&#x153;of the increase of His government and peace, There will be no end, upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, to order it and establish it with judgment and justice, from that time

forward, even forever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.â&#x20AC;? Isaiah 9:7 (NKJV). God told an old king named Ahaz to ask for a sign. Now Ahaz needed help but he refused to ask, but God has a prophecy about His only begotten Son, Jesus: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.â&#x20AC;? Isaiah 7:14 (NKJV). Jesus wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sent because of anything good or right that anyone did. Jesus wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sent because anyone asked the righteous question. NO. HE wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sent because of any good deed any person did. He was sent because God loved and He loves. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, an they shall call His name Immanuel,â&#x20AC;? which is translated, â&#x20AC;&#x153;God with us.â&#x20AC;? Matthew 1:22-23(NKJV). Scripture is the Written Authority. (See Matthew 4).

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The Apostolic The book of Joshua paints us a vivid picture of the ebb and flow of life - the highs and lows, twists and turns, and the victories and defeats. Chapter 8 starts out with a mandate from the Lord. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fear not, neither be thou dismayed.â&#x20AC;? Joshua did exactly as he was told. He sent out thirty thousand men to go up against the city of Ai. He gave them a cunning plan of battle which would ultimately lead them to victory. At the end of the Israelitesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; victory â&#x20AC;&#x153;Joshua burnt Ai, and made it a heap for ever, even a desolation unto this day. And the king of Ai he hanged on a tree until eventide: and as soon as the sun was down, Joshua commanded that they should take his carcase down from the tree, and cast it at the entering of the gate of the city, and raise thereon a great heap of stones, that remaineth unto this dayâ&#x20AC;? (vs. 28-29). Once the landmark was erected, they built an altar upon which they presented burnt offerings and peace offerings to the Lord. In looking at this story in light of preceding events, we see a repeat occurrence. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s camp here for a moment. Moses died and Joshua was commissioned to lead the Israelites on over Jordan to the promised Canaan land. He sent some spies over to check things out and within just a few days of Joshua taking up Mosesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; mantle, he led them through another Red Sea experience. The Jordan waters parted and they all went across on dry ground while the waters stood in a heap on each side of them. They set up two memorials - one on the bed of the Jordan River and one at Gilgal, the place they first camped upon entering into Canaan land. In chapter five, Joshua is told to circumcise this new generation of Israelites.

Then the action begins as the Israelites conquer Jericho - not with hand to hand combat, swords, javelins, and jawbones, but with a seven day march around the wall, a horn blast, and a shout. What an awesome victory to begin with! But what happened next was a tragedy that continues throughout the ages to all of humanity. They went up against the city of Ai and lost. Were they fresh out of a victorious moment and overly confident? Maybe. Did they forget to ask the Lord if it was time? Possible the Bible sure doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say that they did ask so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probably safe to assume that they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. Besides, I imagine if they had asked the Lordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guidance in this particular instance, we wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have this defeat to glean from today. What caused them to lose this battle, friends, was the sin of one man. Three thousand men went up to battle up against Ai. Two thousand, nine hundred sixtyfour were chased back to camp. Thirty-six died. Thirty six sons, fathers, husbands, brothers, and uncles. The Bible says â&#x20AC;&#x153;wherefore the hearts of the people melted, and became as waterâ&#x20AC;? (v5). The entire Israelite nation had been knocked off their feet, shaken to the core. Even the great natured Joshua was full of doubt, confusion, and fear - the same Joshua whose optimism was the key that had unlocked Canaan land for the wandering Israelites to begin with. Once Joshua finished his pity party, the Lord spoke. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Get thee up; wherefore liest thou thus upon thy faceâ&#x20AC;? (7:10). He then told Joshua the reason that they had lost the battle. He told him that someone had taken

Golden Agers Fourteen members of the Golden Agers met November 20 with Elizabeth McKnight beginning the meeting with prayer for the food and also with gratefulness for the blessings that we as a corporate body of believers enjoy. Many were on our prayer list and among those for whom we had prayer were Evelyn Rawdon, Dola Acree, Charles Reed, and Dot Oliver. Jane Forsythe led our prayer and also prayed for comfort for Tim and Zelda Canada as they grieve in the loss of his baby sister and also for Barbara Scott in the loss of her daughter. Carolyn Temple and Anne Thompson led us in signing â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I Will Sing the Wondrous Storyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;On Jordanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stormy Banks.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; President Gary Baker defined thankfulness as the acknowledgement of having received something good from another. Then to recognize the scripture that challenge us to praise our Lord in thankfulness, he read the 100th Psalm, Psalm 107 and Colossians 1:1314, which described the unique presence we have as Christians with the Son of God â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.â&#x20AC;? Jeanne Baker told of the events of the meeting of the Golden Agers for November 27, 2013, when Randal and Cherie Brewer, their youngsters and I were in Oklahoma visiting with my sister and her family for Thanksgiving. She reported that 10 stalwarts gathered the day before Thanksgiving to share a light buffet brunch and fellowship at Dyer FBC

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Family Life Center. Jeanne Baker offered the blessing for the food. Gary Baker, president of the group led prayer requests and devotions. Music included hymns led by Carolyn Temple and accompanied by Anne Thompson, who played â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Amazing Graceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;as a special. Jeanne Baker can a lively gospel number, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s No Such Thing as the Next Best Thing to Jesus.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; To climax her piece, she invited all seniors to the Golden Agers meeting each week. She shared that the meetings are every week except Christmas Day and New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day and that all Golden Agers in the community and area are encouraged to attend for fellowship, food, and occasional outings as interest and energy lead. Heartily, I repeat the invitation for all. We really do have a good time. December 4, fourteen gathered for the first meeting of special December and Gary led the prayer and announced that it was good to greet a fresh morning. Prayer is a serious part of our morning and prayers were uplifted for Sue Groves Brown and other members of the family of Mr. Joe Brown and for the family of West Graves. Others for whom we prayed were Charles Reed, Charles Groce, Dorothy Oliver, Mark Miller and Carol Miner. Kenny McEwen sparked us into the spirit of Christmas with his solo of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Joy to the World.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Gary presented a devotional of events surrounding the conception

and birth of Jesus and Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cousin John the Baptist. He drew a comparison of Zachariasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doubting at first the miracle of a baby born to his wife Elizabeth in her old age with Mary willingness to carry the child of God to be born on the earth. He also noted that Gabriel announced Jesus to Mary prior to her acceptance of the conception and 30 years later John the Baptist announced Jesus as Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Son to everyone who would listen. Gary and Jeanne presented â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Go Tell It on the Mountainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as a harmonica special and a vocal special. Plans for the combination Thanksgiving/Christmas dinner were made for December 11. Good food is definitely a part of our contrivance.

Mooreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chapel/Concord FCE Club Hostesses Sandra Newman and Janice Gibson welcomed members to the November 18th Mooreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chapel/Concord FCE meeting held at President Newmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cozy home. While snacking on the delicious breads, dips and goodies furnished by hostesses, Sandra Newman brought the meeting to order. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thought for the Dayâ&#x20AC;? was â&#x20AC;&#x153;As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by themâ&#x20AC;? by ohn Fitzgerald Kennedy. The household hint encouraged using natural Thanksgiving decorations such as decorative miniature pumpkins/ gourds and using sassafras leaves. Every leaf is different, beautiful red to yellow in color, and will last several years if stored flat. Ruth Ethridge provided the devotion and Janice Gibson led in the singing of â&#x20AC;&#x153;God Bless America.â&#x20AC;? Ethridge called roll with group answering with â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Table Courtesy.â&#x20AC;? Members attending meeting were; Joyce and Debbie Brown, Joyce Chester, Debbie White, Patsy Smith, Sandra Newman, Janice Gibson, Regina Burch, Ruth Ethridge and Mary Kay Campbell. Regina Burch read a card received from Peggy Davis thanking club members for their thoughtfulness during a recent illness. Newman read a letter from UTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jim Cross stating what a clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s membership rules were. Burch asked the club about giving a donation to the Freed House and spoke about the need for repairs to the home. She asked also what other charities we wanted to support. Members decided to give monies to the Mooreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chapel Fire Department, Freed House, Imagination Library and the 4H Club. Burch made the motion to give these donations immediately and Debbie White seconded the motion.

Newman announced the Christmas dinner and county council meeting would be on December 3rd with the Gibson County Culinary Class providing lunch. Payment needed to be paid as soon as possible. She reminded those who want to participate to bring cookies, a container, and a wrapped Christmas ornament for exchanging. County meetings are held

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BY JOE BONE Thanks to seventeen volunteers, we were able to pack Thursday, the 5th and deliver Monday morning, the 9th our 158 cheer bags, and 22 needy cartons. This was in addition to the 22 cheer bags of personal items previously delivered to the Dyer Nursing Home. Thanks, also to the Masonic Lodge for the use of their building (and gas heat)

GC UTILITY BOARD MEETING The Gibson County Utility District Board of Commissioners December meeting will be on Tuesday, December 17 at 5:30 p.m. at the District office.

By Peggy Davis at the Agri Center in Trenton. The next meeting will be held December 16 at the home of Regina Burch. Everyone should bring a handmade gift to exchange and finger foods to enjoy. Reading lists will be due at this time and should be given to Jan Burks at the December meeting. After the club collect, the meeting was adjourned.

From the Preacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Desk By Jerry Bell

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Drop That Eggâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;The resurrection story is nothing but a myth,â&#x20AC;? Jimmyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s college science teacher announced to his class a few days before Easter break â&#x20AC;&#x153;And whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more, Jesus not only didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rise from the grave, he continued, but thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no God in heaven who would allow his son to be crucified in the first place!â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sir, I believe in God,â&#x20AC;? Jimmy protested. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And I believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the grave!â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jimmy, you can believe what you wish, of course,â&#x20AC;? the teacher replied. â&#x20AC;&#x153;However, the real world excludes the possibility of miraculous events such as the resurrection. The resurrection is a scientific impossibility! No one who believes in miracles such as this can also respect science.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;God isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t limited by science,â&#x20AC;? Jimmy responded. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He created science!â&#x20AC;? Enraged by Jimmyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outspoken faith, the teacher proposed a scientific experiment. Reaching into his refrigerator, he produced a raw egg and held it up to the class. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to drop this egg on the floor,â&#x20AC;? he stated very emphatically. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gravity will pull it toward the floor with such force that the egg will certainly break.â&#x20AC;? Fixing Jimmy with a look of challenge, he concluded his proposal. Now Jimmy, I want you to pray a prayer right now and

ask your God to keep this egg from breaking when it hits the floor. If he can do that, then youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have proven your point, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have to admit that there is a God.â&#x20AC;? After pondering the challenge for a moment, and listening to the snickers of those around him, Jimmy slowly stood to pray. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dear Heavenly Father,â&#x20AC;? he began â&#x20AC;&#x153;I pray that when my teacher drops the egg. that it will break into a hundred pieces! And Lord, I also pray that when the egg does break that my teacher will have a massive heart attack and die on the spot where the egg breaks! In Jesus name, Amenâ&#x20AC;? After a unison gasp from the class, everyone sat in stunned silence to see what would happen. For a moment the teacher did nothing. At last he looked at Jimmy and then at the egg as he held it out to drop on the floor. Without a word he turned and very carefully put the egg back in the refrigerator. Then he turned back to the class and said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;You win. Class dismissed!â&#x20AC;? The teacher apparently believed in God more than he was willing to admit. Most people do. It is up to you and I to get them to think about their faith and to challenge them to accept Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Word that He is who He says He is! As the old saying goes, â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are no atheists in foxholes.â&#x20AC;?

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Sports & Education GC Pioneers fall to Lake County BY LORI CATHEY The shots did not fall for the Pioneers against Lake County this past Tuesday night. Pioneer Zack Eskew, with an offensive rebound scored Gibson County’s first basket for the game. Gibson County’s Peyton Holt made a 3-pointer from the top of the key to tie the game at 10 all to end the first quarter. Gibson County ended the second quarter with a 3 foot

jump shot and an offensive rebound by Sharkur Harris for a basket giving Gibson County a 24- 23 lead going into halftime. The Pioneers came out flat in the third quarter and Lake County went on an 18 to 7 run. With 20 seconds left in the quarter Gibson County’s Eskew, on a fast break, was fouled and made two free throws to make it 47 to 43 Lake County. The two teams played

REBOUND - Gibson County sophomore Shakur Harris looks to grab a rebound during Tuesday night game against Lake County. (Photo by Lori Cathey

evenly for the first six mintues of the fourth quarter. With 1:18 left in the game Pioneer Joe Lee, with a rebound and baskets, got Gibson County back within 2 points but Lake County with back to back 3-pointers put the game out of reach. Gibson County lost 67-60 to Lake County. Gibson County for the game was 22 of 45 from the field, 3 of 14 3-pointers and 7 of 10 from the free throw

line. Gibson County also had 32 rebounds. After the game GC head coach Justin Lowery said, “As a team we have to stay focused to give us a chance to close out a game for a win.” Joe Lee led Gibson County with 19 points while Zack Eskew scored 17. Peyton Holt had 13, Shakur Harris finished with 4. Qua Harris, Pierce Holt and Brannion Simpson each had 2 points.

DOWN THE MIDDLE - Freshman Mac Hicks drives up the middle of the lane to make a pass to an open teammate for a basket. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

FLYING BY - Gibson County senior Zach Eskes watches as two Lake County defenders fly by him as he waits to scores two of his 17 points. (Photo by Lori Cathey

Lady Pioneers win again on the road BY LORI CATHEY The Lady Pioneers came out and played great defense forcing Lake County to commit 12 turnovers. Midway though the first quarter, Lady Pioneer Sarah Beth Mullins, on in bound pass, was fouled and made two free throws to give Gibson County a 13-8 lead. Gibson County’s CaraBeth Holt hit a 3-pointer at the top of the key with 30 seconds to end the first quarter with

Gibson County leading 269. Mullin made 5 of 6 free throws for the first quarter. Erin Lannom and Holt opened up the second quarter with back to back 3-pointers to extended Gibson County’s lead to 3213. Lannom hit a 3-pointer from the left corner to send Gibson County into the locker room with a 42-23 lead at halftime. Lady Pioneer Briana Fields started the third

quarter off by stealing the ball for an easy lay-up. Gibson County’s defense forced a turnover and Holt was fouled on a lay-up and converted a 3-point play to take a 59-36 lead into the final quarter of play. Lady Pioneer Justyce White made a strong drive to the basket and made a lay-up to end the game for a 67-51 Gibson County victory. The Lady Pioneers were 7 of 10 from the free throw

line and Gibson County had 4 players scoring in the double figurers. CaraBeth Holt and Erin Lannom were the Lady Pioneers’ leading scorer with 15 points apiece. Sarah Beth Mullins and Briana Fields both finished with 14 points. Justyce White added 9 points. Gibson County will be playing at home Friday night against Greenfield and Saturday night against Westview. Games starts at 6:00 p.m.

OPEN TEAMMATE - Lady Pioneer Allie Smithson looks for a open teammate under the basket for two points. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

FIELDS MAKES STEAL - GC sophomore Briana Fields steals the ball from Lake County’s #10 Yazzy Yancu for a easy lay-up. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

TOUGH SHOT - Gibson County’s Justyce White makes a tough shot under the goad against the Lake County defense. (Photo by Lori Cathey

JUMP SHOT - Despite tight defense by Lake County, Lady Pioneer CaraBeth Holt releases a jump shot for two points. (Photo by Lori Cathey

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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.

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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.

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

There will be a public meeting on December 18th at 1pm in the Bradford City Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss Bradford’s intent to submit an application for a FY2014 Community Development Block Grant identifying community needs and how CDBG funds can be used. The public is urged to attend. Bradford does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability. The Bradford City Hall is handicap accessible. However, any person needing special accommodations should contact Mayor Frank Lockard at (731)7423465 prior to the above stated time. Mayor Frank Lockard City of Bradford “For Over 40 Years!!!

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Marriages Thomas Ray Stanley, Jr. of Arlington and Christie Elizabeth Brace McClain of Milan Jeremy Wayne Cupples of Milan and Teresa Dawn Gill of Milan Jacob Rowland Hardy of Reeds Spring, Missouri and Rachel Dawn Jowers of Milan

NelsonMcLinofHumboldt and Ernestine Kelley Perry of Humboldt Jasper Leroi Hones of Humboldt and Theresia Annette Smith Cole of Humboldt Ryan David Truell of Milan and Leslie Marie Farley Hudson of Milan

Divorces James Franklin Orman vs. Donna Lynne Orman Frederick Ray Jarrell vs. Mary Evelyn Gould Jarrell Tracye Dianne Pollard vs. Richard Williams Pollard, II Michael Joshua Bogle vs. Tonya Lynn Bogle Valerie Sue Brown vs. Joe A. Brown

James E. Staley vs. Starla K. Staley Ben F. Lee vs. Kim B. Lee Kristal Rose Montgomery vs. Tony Dewayne Montgomery Katina Ruth Boulton vs. Douglas Keith Boulton, Jr. Michelle Somerville vs. Robert Frank Somerville

Building Permits Jason S. McCartney, 144 Buddy Neal Road, Milan Woodward Construction, 1 Paul hale Road, Humboldt Gibson County Special School District, 130 Trenton Highway, Dyer Emerson Abbott, 172 Old Dyersburg Road, Trenton Dale and Cindy Prater, 181 Chapel Hill Road, Milan Habitat For Humanity, 105 Goosefoot Road, Bradford Rhonda Witmer, 196 China Grove Road, Rutherford Ron Petty Construction,

20 Kambridge, Medina Ron Petty Construction, 12 Lesia, medina Marvin Shell, 36 Vaughns Grove Road, Trenton Mike Chunn, 339 Idlewild-Hollyleaf Road, Bradford AVC, Inc., 518 Owl Street, Trenton Felipe Huerta, 406 West Fifth Street, Trenton Trenton TV cable Co., 2027A 45 Bypass South, Trenton

Inspections McDonald’s, Medina, complete inspection, 93 score, one critical McDonald’s, Medina, follow-up inspection, 98 score Grill 31, Trenton, followup inspection, 90 score TCEH, Trenton, complete inspection, 100 score Sam’s BBQ, Humboldt, follow-up inspection, 89 score This Is It BBQ, Trenton, complete inspection, 92 score Higs Restaurant, Milan, complete inspection, 88 score

Maria’s, Milan, complete inspection, 86 score, one critical Milan Christian Academy, Milan, complete inspection, 95 score La Carrate, Medina, complete inspection, 84 score, one critical La Carrate, Medina follow-up inspection, 89 score Dragon Buffet, Humboldt, complete inspection, 95 score Kappis Steak House, Humboldt, complete inspection, 85 score

Job skills workshop offered at Humboldt Career Center On Monday, December 16, the Tennessee Career Center at Humboldt is offering a “Steps to Getting Hired” workshop from 9 - 11 a.m. to assist jobseekers with filling out an application, writing a resume, interviewing tips and networking. The workshop is being delivered by Youth Services Coordinator Libby Wickersham, located at 1593 Coleman Drive, at the corner of 22nd Avenue and Hwy 45 Bypass. Wickersham encourages job seekers to attend, saying, “We’re excited about our new location and the opportunity to showcase the career services the Career Center can provide. This workshop teaches you how to properly complete a job application, develop a resume and learn more about how to present yourself in a job interview.” Workshop participants will also learn new techniques and tips to stand out in the crowd and will develop a network action plan. This workshop can be counted as a valid work search activity under the new Unemployment Insurance Accountability Act of 2012 for all claimants receiving Tennessee Unemployment Compensation. Job seekers seeking additional training or education will also be provided information about federally funded training programs during this session. Space is limited. Register for the workshop by contacting Libby Wickersham at 784-5221 or wickersham@nwtnworks. org. A member of the American Job Center network, Tennessee has Career Centers across the state where employers can go to find workers they need and job seekers can get career information and

services. Each center offers computerized labor market information, Internet access,

L. Bland and wife, Ginger R. Bland – Humboldt Teresa J. Brewer, a/k/a Teresa J. Johnson to Jason W. Cooper and wife, Christy L. Cooper – 21st CD Paul Richie Cannon and James A. Cannon and Gregory P. Cannon and Kyle I. Cannon and James R. Cannon and Jackie l. Freeman to Larry Steven Morgan and wife, Samantha Morgan – 7th CD The Barbara Davenport Trust to Del Johnson and Mariesa Leeann Johnson – 1st CD Billy Joe Reynolds to William Little and wife, Betty Lou Little – 14th CD Jerry Winberry d/b/a Winberry Construction Company to Michael E. Ort and wife, Deborah Bryant Ort – 2nd CD Titan Homes and Development, LLC to Brian Moss – 3rd CD Brenda J. McCartney to Jason Scott McCartney and wife, Sandi McCartney 17th CD Fannie Mae a/k/a Federal National Mortgage Association to Madeline Ferguson – Trenton

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CAUGHT BEING GOOD - Spring Hill School continues its Olweus Bullying Prevention program by recognizing students who were ‘Caught Being Good.’ These students have done things to help our school be a great place. Students recognized in November are Lauren Alexander, Morgan Campbell, Ryland McFadden, Cooper Milligan, Harley Moody, CJ Reed, and Will Spain. Congratulations to all these students.

IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR - The Bookworms kicked of the Christmas Season with the story “Max’s Christmas” by Rosemary Wells. The story follows little brother Max as he and big sister Ruby get prepared for a visit from Santa Claus. After the story, the Bookworms enjoyed Christmas cookies for snack. The Bookworms then colored a picture of Santa Claus. After everyone joined in on the Chicken Dance and the Disney version of Jingle Bells, story time ended with the Hokey Pokey. You can join the Bookworms for Story Time on Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. at the Gibson County Memorial Library. Children attending were (front row) Parker, Kennedy, Emree, (back row) Cash, Tyler, Tucker, Kierra, Lila, Caroline, Grayson and Cameron. Not pictured are Jayci, Peyton and Emmett.

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Property Transfers Crockett Manor Apartments to WCO Crockett Manor, LLC – Trenton Clark Family Holdings, LLC to Daniel Harding and wife, Jaclyn A. Harding – 2nd CD Clark Family Holdings, LLC to Stephen J. Elliott and wife, Summer D. Elliott – 13th CD Danny Smith and wife, Joan Smith to IThink Investments – Humboldt Herbert Adams and wife, Marie Adams to Sheila Pfluger, Nancy McClellan and Donna Cotner – 4th CD Danny Nanney to James E. Mays, II and wife, Debra D. Mays – 9th CD Nancy O. Evans, Trustee of the Evans Family Trust to James D. Rozzell and Teri T. Rozzell – 3rd CD J. Michael McCallum and Kenny Sutherland d/b/a MAK Properties to Robert Reynolds and Millchase, a TN General Partnership composed of Robert Reynolds and Joel McAlexander – Medina Hill’s Construction Company, Inc. to Jason K, Pruitt and wife, Candace L. Pruitt – Medina Travis L. Wade to Darrel

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Shoppers, merchants enjoy Shop Dyer After Hours

ATTEND SHOP DYER AFTER HOURS - Aldersperson Judy Baker, Johnny McIlwain, Dyer Mayor Chris Younger and son Camran, Brenda Laughlin and Beverly Laughlin visit at Duncan’s during Shop Dyer After Hours last Thursday.

SILER THORNTON - Bill and Glaneese Minton visit with Chuck Thornton during the Siler Thornton Christmas Open House held last Thursday.

CITY LUMBER - City Lumber owner Scott Wright visits with Dana Davidson, Dyer Alderperson Marilyn Williamson and Marilyn Howell during Shop Dyer After Hours last week.

LITTLE GENERAL - Sandi Hurst and Shinnell Ivie are all smiles serving up Baskin Robbins ice cream during the Shop Dyer After Hours at Little General.

FOOD RITE GOODIES - Macie Cole and Alyson Horner serve sub sandwiches and pizza for a ‘Taste of Food Rite’ during Shop Dyer After Hours last week.

DSC COMMITTEE - Alice Ernest, Brittney Thompson, Ann Caton, Kelly Tucker and Burt Hooper serve up Christmas treats at the Presbyterian fellowship hall for the Dyer Station Celebration Open House during Shop Dyer After Hours.

DYER FLORIST David Harrison helps customer Reba Finch and Betty Turner during Shop Dyer After Hours.

DUNCAN’S PHARMACY - Kelly Weaver, McKenna Vinson, Taylor Beth Fuqua, Jan Reynolds and Rosa Hollis serve all kinds of Christmas sweets during Shop Dyer After Hours.

FOOD RITE - Keely Davis serves cocktail wieners to Lauren, Allison and Ava Williams during ‘Taste of Food Rite’ held last week during Shop Dyer After Hours.

TIGER EXPRESS - Candy Churchwell, Sue Jones, Martha Dowdy, Paige Hays, Jeffery Hays and Terraka Simpson served chicken on a roll at Tiger Express during their open house last week.