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Former Lady Pioneer star earns more college honors

Letters to Santa due Friday Hey kids, it’s that time of year again! The Tri-City Reporter will be accepting Letters to Santa through December 6th. The letters will be published in our annual Christmas Greeting section December 18th.

THE MIRROR-EXCHANGE Heather Butler, a former standout basketball player for the Gibson County Lady Pioneers, continued earning honors at the college level last week.

She also continued etching her name in the University of Tennessee Martin record books.

On Nov. 27, the Ohio Valley Conference announced that for a second consecutive week a member of the University of Tennessee at Martin women’s basketball team was named the Adidas OVC Player of the Week.

Butler, a Medina native who is a senior guard for UTM, picked up the honor after a spectacular trio of performances in the

previous week, according to a media release from UTM and the OVC. Ms. Butler paired back-to-back 30-point scoring performances against Missouri (36) and Evansville (34) during the week to average 31.7 points, while adding six rebounds and 3.3 assists per game.

She tallied an impressive 15 made threepointers during the three game stretch, moving into first place on the OVC leader board with 25.3 points per game this season.

Butler continued her historic pace at UTM as her 36 point performance against Missouri moved Butler into first atop the all-time UT see page 3

BUTLER EARNS NEW HONOR – Former GCHS Lady Pioneer continues to etch her name in the UT Martin record books. Last week she was named the Adidas OVC Player of the Week.

Orrs Honored

Dyer Goodwill to meet Dec. 12th

BY SAM THOMPSON The Goodwill committee held its first meeting and set dates for pack-out and delivery. Our next meeting will be December 12, 2013 in the VFW building at 7 p.m. This will be the last meeting for this year and will make final plans for this year’s delivery.

If you would like to donate to this program, you may do so at the Farmers and Merchants Bank or the branch at Food Rite. Every dollar counts toward this program. We appreciate your donations and without them, this program could not continue. Each year, it takes about $2500 to $3000 for food for the boxes and baskets that are pack-out for needy families.

Those who have donated this week are: Johnny Ward, $80; First see page 3

Rutherford to deliver packages Dec. 7th

BY JOE BONE We have received donations during Thanksgiving week from the following: Ted Sample, Ann Abbott, Calvary Baptist Church, and Rutherford First Baptist Church.

This brings the total receipts to $1,360. We will continue to receive donations at the Rutherford City Hall or you may give them to me or to Ann Abbott.

We need your help in packing 154 cheer packages and 22 needy cartons this Friday, December 6th at 1 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge and in delivery at 9 a.m. on Saturday.

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PLAQUE DEDICATION - The late James Sydney and Toline Orr were honored recently with the dedication of plaque placed in the foyer of the Woodmen of the World Lodge in Rutherford. WOW members and Orr family members on hand for the plaque dedication were Kathy Peevyhouse, Anthony Warren, Valli Kugler Kelly, Larry Belew, Bob White, Vicki Kugler, Josh Kugler, and Nathan Smith.

Woodmen lodge dedicates plaque in memory of couple On Thursday November 21st, members of Woodmen of the World Lodge 153 dedicated a plaque in honor and in memory of the late James Sydney Orr and his beloved wife Toline. The dedication included their daughter Vicki Kugler and grandchildren Valli Kelly and Josh Kugler.

WOW Field Representative Anthony Warren had the plaque made which includes an article from ‘Tennessee Magnet’ written in 2009 by Lorrie Alsup about the Orrs’ life together. The plaque also includes Woodmen of the World emblems and Rutherford School Pirate emblems.

“We wanted to honor a historical member of our Lodge and of Rutherford. He was known as Mr. WOW,” said Warren. “It is estimated that 80 percent

of our members were brought in by Coach Orr. That is over 600 members.”

“If not for Mr. Orr this building would not have been built,” said Woodmen of the World member and Lodge treasurer Bob White.

Kugler was asked if the plaque could remain at the Lodge and hang in the foyer of the so that everyone who came in would see it and remember her parents.

Kugler agreed, saying, “This is so nice and we are honored.”

Lodge members requested that ‘The Tri-City Reporter’ run the article that is included on the plaque.

So with Lorrie Alsup’s permission the touching article that ran in April of 2009 in ‘Tennessee Magnet’ see page 2

Dyer board fires street dept. employees, then rescinds motion Seven city employees are back at work this week after the meeting was called as a result of actions by members being fired and rehired within days of each other. An of the street department. The employees are Steven apparent dispute between citizens led to the incident Tucker, Taylor Bryant, Larry Jackson, Nick Corbin, Tyler which involved a birthday card which the employees see page 3 signed.

The City of Dyer Board of Mayor and Alderpersons met in a special called meeting, Thursday afternoon, November 21, to discuss termination or disciplinary action to be taken against seven city employees. Those present were Mayor Chris Younger, Alderpersons Judy Baker, Richard Reed, Michael Barron, Robert Johnson, Bitsy Gilliland, and Marilyn Williamson. Absent were Alderpersons Joe Gathings and Belinda Oliver. City Attorney Brandon Newman SHOW SUPPORT - Members of the Dyer Board of Mayor and Alderpersons was present. met last Monday in a packed boardroom. Many Dyer citizens came in support of Mayor Younger stated that the seven city workers who were fired over a birthday card sent to a citizen.

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Davidson to seek office of GC Trustee Dana Davidson, 36, is seeking the office of Gibson County Trustee. She is currently the bookkeeper in the Trustee’s Office.

Davidson was hired by LeAnne Smith, current Trustee, in September 2006 when Smith took office.

Smith stated that when she hired Dana she immediately knew she had the right person for the job. Davidson is a dedicated employee who wishes to continue to serve the citizens of Gibson County as your Trustee.

Prior to her eight years in the Trustee’s Office, Davidson was employed see page 3

Christmas parades set Saturday The Dyer Station Celebration Christmas parade will be held Saturday, December 7 at 5 p.m. Line up is 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 will also be held on December 7 at 6 p.m. Line up will be at 5:45 p.m. at the former Plastech parking lot. Following the parade, there will be ‘Cookies with Santa’ at First State Bank.

If the weather is as bad as predicted, the parades may be postponed to a later date.

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Insight & Opinion Remembrance of things past

Clayburn Peeples reports: I got a call Friday before last from an old high school buddy, who wanted to know if I remembered where we were 50 years earlier, November 22, 1963.

Of course I did. That was the day everything changed, the day American innocence and optimism began to die.

We didn’t know it then, or maybe we did, but nothing would ever be the same.

We were seniors in high school, in the middle of what was an utterly ordinary, boring, school day.

Until it wasn’t.

Then, suddenly, in an instant, the day became the most dramatic in our young lives, the memory of the president’s assassination and its aftermath vividly and forever burned into our memories.

Or was it?

“Tell me what you remember,” he said, after which I immediately recalled and recounted my memory of the two of us walking into the main hall after lunch

and encountering one of our teachers who said to us, “have you heard? Kennedy’s been shot, and they think he’ll die.”

“That’s not exactly how I remember it,” my friend said. “I remember it being in chemistry class.” He then went on to recount who was sitting where, calling up his own vivid recollection that I had no memory of whatsoever.

For 50 years I’ve been telling the same story, I think, and I presume he has as well, of how the two of us heard about the assassination of John Kennedy.

But one of us is wrong, possibly both, and it may be that each of our memories has evolved over time, changing here or there, filling in the blanks or maybe even adding things we’ve heard from other people to our individual memory banks.

My first thought was that he was wrong. I knew my memory could not be wrong.

It was too vivid. I played it

over in my mind and the film played out exactly as I remembered it.

I couldn’t be wrong!

But of course, the reality is, I could be. And so could you if you’re old enough to remember that day, or if not, you may have the same kind of memory of the 9/11 attacks or the Challenger disaster.

When we experience, even vicariously, a shocking and emotional public event, we form what some psychologists call “flashbulb memories” of that event.

The theory is that just as a camera flashbulb fires and imprints an image permanently on film, a startling emotional event is emblazoned on our own memory and remains there unchanged, charging the event with extra meeting, and we tell each other we’ll never forget exactly where we were and what we were doing when we heard the startling news.

And we don’t ever forget

the event. My friend called me 50 years later, and we mourned the loss of that long-ago day. We spoke of events of the following few days as well, and we were less certain as to how those events played out, but the emotional, vivid memory of where we were when we heard the news is one of which we both were certain.

Except that we weren’t.

Flashbulb memories, research has now shown us, are highly fallible, just like memories for ordinary events.

But most people don’t know or believe that. Most think memory is more powerful, more objective and more reliable than it actually is. Most people, as a matter of fact, believe memory operates like a video camera, accurately recording events for later review.

But it doesn’t. Research has shown that flashbulb memories deteriorate

over time, just as ordinary memories do. Whether it’s the Challenger space shuttle explosion or the World Trade Center bombing, when you question people about their memories of those events, they change over time.

Even after only a few days, people remember events differently. Why? News coverage and commentaries and conversations with other people skew what we remember.

Extra information gets added and we add and subtract details to make the memories logical. We fill in the blanks. We develop theories and begin to interpret facts to support those theories, and by the time three years have passed, 40 percent of us will misremember some aspect of the event we claim we have never forgotten.

But because of the intensity of such memories, and the importance of the event to us, we remain highly confident of the

accuracy of our memories, long after-the-fact.

Even 50 years later.

The fact is, however, that memory is very prone to fallacy and suggestiveness.

Some studies reveal that simply asking someone to recall an event a second time can add a false element to the memory.

And when you add to that the scientific data that even confident eyewitnesses to an event are incorrect about what happened 30 percent of the time, it becomes obvious that even those with the most intense feelings about an event are not likely to remember all the details correctly over time.

So who’s right about where we were, my friend or me? Actually, it doesn’t matter. What matters is that it happened, and the enormity of that afternoon was seared into our memory to such an extent that we were still talking about it 50 years later.

And that’s enough.

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‘A LIFE REMEMBER’

BY LORRIE ALSUP WRITTEN IN 2009 “Just his presence could silence a room,” is how Vicki Kugler described her father, James Sydney Orr. A painted portrait hangs of James Sydney and Toline Orr in the front office of Rutherford School in which the couple dedicated their life. James Syndey served as teacher, coach, and principal for 43 years and Toline, the school secretary for 30 years.

The many lives they touched are evident in the small town of Rutherford. The school held a precious bond to their hearts. It was the place the couple first came to know each other as children in a small classroom that housed both third and fourth grades.

James Sydney Orr was an educator, coach, principal, community leader, husband, father, grandfather, greatgrandfather, a cherished friend and a Christian. His precious wife Toline, stood at his side in a lifetime of shared blessings. The couple was often referred to by friends as being one, you never saw one without seeing the other.

James Sydney was the only child born to the late Blaine and Ava Orr on March 24, 1927 in Rutherford, TN. Growing up, he participated in

basketball and baseball. Toline was born in the neighboring town of Trenton to Resa and Virginia Hickman.

In 1945, Orr graduated from Rutherford then enlisted in the Navy. He wanted to do his part in serving his country in time of war. In April, Orr and his soul mate and life long friend, Toline, eloped to Corinth, MS to become man and wife. Fortunately, three months after the ceremony, WWII ended. Orr made the decision to continue his education and went back to college to obtain his degree in education. In May of 1947, Vicki, the Orrs’ only child was born. Orr continuously went to school. He completed his degree in three and a half years and Toline dedicated the next 12 years to be a stay at home mom.

Orr landed his first teaching position in Cordova, TN. In 1953, he was hired at his home school in Rutherford as a history teacher and a coach for the boys and girls basketball teams. When Vicki completed high school, Toline joined the staff at Rutherford School as a secretary. For the next 30 years, she and Orr worked side by side. In the late 60’s Orr was appointed principal.

Orr was known for his honesty and fairness to everyone. When a new teacher came on staff, Orr

would always loan that teacher $100 to get them by until their first paycheck.

There was not a single occasion that Orr was not paid back. When complaints were made against a teacher, Orr would suggest a meeting to hear both sides. He never took sides and he believed in people. He loved his school.

In 1980, Rutherford and Dyer consolidated. Orr fought the consolidation until the end. Rutherford School would remain but only from kindergarten through eighth grade. The high school students would transfer to Dyer. Orr was given the opportunity to go as well but he chose not to move. That same year his granddaughter Valli Kugler was born, and two years later, grandson Josh. Again, Orr would experience going to school with his children.

In 1996, the Orrs decided to retire. As a retirement gift, the teachers gave them a wooden ginger jar that was carved from the wood of the original Rutherford School building where they first met. The Orrs enjoyed every moment of their retirement. They shared time together and time with children. Fishing was one of their greatest pleasures.

Thanksgiving of 2005, Toline was diagnosed with colon cancer. “She was a trooper. She never once said,

‘why me Lord.’ She would say, ‘why not me, I have had a fulfilled life’,” Vicki stated.

For the next two years, she fought her battle without any complaints. With her devoted husband at her side, Toline spent many hours in her sunroom reading her Bible and watching Vicki plant flowers in the garden. On May 27, 2007, Toline lost her battle. She peacefully went to sleep with her favorite song, ‘It is Well With My Soul’ and her husband at her side.

At the time of her death, Toline had lost so much weight that the family chose not to have an open casket.

Valli, Toline’s granddaughter wanted to fix the final makeup for her lost grandmother.

When Valli was finished, Toline looked so beautiful in her peaceful sleep, that Orr changed his mind. He wanted all their friends to see her peaceful beauty.

After Toline’s death, Orr continued to live his life. His first priority was to fulfill a list of ‘to dos’ she gave him to complete upon her death.

“Don’t forget my charities, get gift certificates for the girls at the chemo clinic, fix my flower garden.” This was just three of the many requests that Orr personally fulfilled and he filled every one.

Vicki felt that it was her job to take her mother’s place.

She worked hard at keeping

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her father busy with eating out, movies and keeping his doctor visits. He too had suffered colon cancer soon after retirement, however, his was curable. Vicki recalls how Toline took care of him during his recovery. She never left Orr’s side.

Side by side all of their lives, Orr and Toline were inseparable. One of their greatest pleasures was taking their grandchildren, Valli and Josh, to Florida when they were small.

Vicki shares a precious story of a trip that she shared with her father the summer after the death of her mother. Vicki felt that it would do her father good if he would accompany her and a friend on their trip to Florida that summer. With great excitement, Orr accepted her invitation. While visiting Disney World, Orr rode every attraction as if he was a child.

However, Vicki began to see a heavy saddened Orr. While on the ride Small World, Vicki recalled seeing the tears well in his eyes. It was Toline s favorite ride. With tears in her eyes and pride in her voice Vicki told of the other precious tears that she saw her father shed while on that trip. It was the only trip to Florida that Orr had taken without his beloved wife. It was evident to Vicki that her father was reliving his most precious memories that he shared with his best friend, Toline. He wanted to go to the same restaurant; he wanted to go to the same area of beach that they shared. “Daddy was experiencing closure. I thank God that He saw fit to let me take daddy on that trip,” expressed Vicki.

One year and 13 days later, James Sydney too died peacefully after suffering a stroke. He suffered that stroke at home. He was taken to the hospital and seemed to make a slight recovery. For the next 36 hours, he seemed to be some better. Many friends and co-workers, and former students gathered around to see him. The next

356 hours, he slipped into a coma. People were still gathering around him talking to him and reminisced about the good old days. A former student found out that Orr was in a coma. Unable to be there, he called Orr from Florida and asked Vicki to hold the phone to Orr’s ear. With a broken voice, he told Orr that he loved him. On July 9, 2008 he died peacefully in his sleep. Many say he died of a broken heart.

Vicki recalls the long lines that came through Leitherland Funeral Home on that sad day. The funeral was held at the Rutherford School gymnasium. His casket was placed under the home basketball goal. The funeral was unlike many funerals.

Vicki wanted people to celebrate who her father was. Many friends and former students were asked to share their many blessed experiences they shared with Coach Orr. Many wonderful stories were shared by former students. Students told of his encouraging words, friends spoke of his many adventures.

Many told of his personality as a coach, how serious he was on the court but when the game was over, it was over.

He was known for his blatant honesty; he treated people the way he wanted to be treated.

James Sydney Orr and Toline Hickman Orr were often described as one. Their love was one that many could never fathom.

Vicki continued the family tradition at Rutherford School when she began teaching there last year. Valli Kugler Kelly is now a full time homemaker and mother of three and Josh Kugler is a web designer at UT Martin.

There is not a single heart in Rutherford that the Orrs did not touch in some form.

James Sydney will always be a Rutherford legend. His character and his love for people will never be forgotten.

He will live on in the hearts of so many in Rutherford forever.

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Davidson to seek office of GC Trustee from page 1

by BancorpSouth Bank, as head teller and assistant operations coordinator.

Working in the banking environment for 11 years, along with her time in the Trustee’s office, gives her excellent experience, since the Trustee’s office serves as the county bank.

Davidson is a Certified Public Administrator through the University of Tennessee, and has had extensive training from Local Government Data Processing. “Working along with the Gibson County Property Assessor and his office, we work well

together to take care of business that may arise to satisfy the homeowners and businesses of the county,�

Davidson said. She is also a member of the Greater Gibson County Chamber of Commerce and is very active in county events.

Davidson has been a citizen of Gibson County for 18 years. She is the daughter of Debbie Cupples and the late James Lynn Cupples. She has been married to Mark Davidson for 16 years. They have one son, Addison, who is a senior at Gibson County High School where he is active on the baseball team

and the agriculture business program. Mark is the son of Ronnie and Janie Davidson of Dyer. Davidson and her family live in Dyer and attend First Baptist Church, where Mark serves as deacon and Dana serves on committees, having taught Sunday School and also has been involved in the children’s Awana Program in the church. She takes pride in being a deacon’s wife and gets joy out of helping others.

The Davidson family said they are excited about the upcoming election and the journey that she is taking in her life. As a family

Dyer board fires street dept. from page 1 Landrum, Kevin Hurley and Asa Morgan. They had all signed a birthday card from W. C. ‘Red’ Swink to Linda Parker with whom Swink has a long running dispute.

Parker was offended by the card and brought it to the attention of the mayor.

Alderperson Baker asked the mayor if the employees were aware to whom the card was going. Mayor Younger said the employees were aware. Younger also said the employees had never sent Parker a birthday card in the past.

The board engaged in extended discussions, including: Alderperson Williamson stated that Parker said that the employees would not have known it was her birthday if Swink had not asked them to send the card.

Alderperson Baker said that she felt that if one employee was disciplined, they all should be disciplined.

Alderperson Gilliland stated that she felt some employees should be disciplined and others should be terminated.

Alderman Barron said he felt that some action should be taken.

Alderman Reed said the board’s action should have some ‘teeth.’ Alderman Johnson stated that in his opinion, the employees should be disciplined, but not terminated.

Williamson reminded the board that some employees had been reprimanded in the past and that she felt the employees should be terminated.

Johnson asked if the board was disciplining employees for the quality of their work or for ‘stupidity.’ A motion was made

by Williamson, seconded

by Reed to terminate all the employees involved effective at 4 p.m. Thursday, November 21. The motion carried with Williamson, Baker, Reed, and Barron voting yes; Johnson and Gilliland voted no.

In the regularly scheduled meeting held Monday, November 25th, all board members were present along with Mayor Younger, City Recorder Nathan Reed and attorney Newman. The

boardroom and adjoining hallway at Dyer City Hall was filled to capacity with concerned citizens, city employees and some of the fired city employees. After negative reaction by many citizens of Dyer, the board reconsidered their decision to fire the employees.

None of the citizens or former employees chose to speak to the board during the visitors’ section of the meeting. After conducting other city business, the board turned their attention to the former employees.

Johnson brought the firing of the employees back up to board under discussion of ‘old business.’ Johnson said, “We have good board members who are efficient. We had good employees. We make sound decisions and do our best.

They [employees] do their best. I am not comfortable with the decision the board made on Thursday. It is not that action shouldn’t have been taken, just not to the extreme. I would like for the board to reconsider the action taken on Thursday.

We have all thought about it over the weekend. I would like to make a motion to rehire all that were terminated with the same pay and also be paid from that day to today.�

Mayor Younger said, “I would like for someone to make a motion to rescind the motion made Thursday because of the benefits. I want them come back with their benefits and not lose their insurance.�

Gilliland asked if motions could be made individually.

Johnson made a motion to rescind Thursday’s motion to terminate all the employees, that they keep full benefits and the same rate of pay but some form of disciplinary action be taken.

City Recorder Reed clarified that if the motion was rescinded it would be as if it had not happened.

Baker seconded Johnson’s motion.

Younger said disciplinary action could be taken at a later time and did not have to be decided that night.

Discussion continued about whether the disciplinary action should be to withhold pay for two days.

Barron said, “I don’t

want to wipe the slate clean.

This is not going to be swept under the carpet. It was between two citizens and the city got swept up in it.�

Johnson’s motion to rescind the motion to terminate all the employees failed when the board voted.

Johnson and Baker voted yes, one passed and the rest voted no.

Johnson said if one employee gets his job back they should all get their jobs back. “If we want one we should have them all. It’s not fair. This is the first time this has happened. In our job as a board, we can change the charter so this won’t happen again.�

Alderman Reed said, “It is not only our job to take care of our employees but our citizens as well.�

Gilliland made a motion to rehire Larry Jackson with Friday and Monday as suspensions.

Johnson said, “If we hire one we need to hire all. It’s not right. I have a conscience.�

Johnson clearly stated his dissatisfaction by voting no to Gilliland’s motion. All others voted yes.

Gilliland made other individual motions for Hurley, Landrum, Bryant, and Morgan. The board voted the same on each motion.

Baker then made a motion to rehire Tucker and Corbin.

Oliver made the second.

Before the vote Mayor Younger addressed the board. “It is the board’s decision. But those guys work hard for the city. This has gotten next to me. These guys got involved through a citizen of Dyer. The board had made a motion to not have citizens go to the maintenance building. This has not happened. It was made a law. I hope the board thinks about this and will have these two guys back also. This group of guys got caught up in something they regret and they realize the mistake. I don’t think it will happen again and they learned a lesson. I do like Nick and Steven and I want you to think about it for minute. Not just about the individual or a citizen. There was a mistake made and it shouldn’t have happened.

Some didn’t realize the extent of it. Personally I hope see page 10

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they give all their support to her as she works hard to accomplish her goal.

Davidson said, “I plan on meeting many new people during my campaign and continue to support the ones that have been a part of my life through my years in Gibson County.�

LeAnne Smith, Trustee, stated that Dana provides the office a great service by handling the bookkeeping in a professional manner. “Dana has attended conferences, trained and studied government data, and obtained the proper certifications to allow her to be the next Trustee,�

Smith said. “Please allow me to go above and beyond your expectations by voting for me in the May 2014 Democratic Primary, and when I am successful, I ask for your vote in the General

Election in August 2014,�

Davidson said. “I will serve

our county with pride and honor!�

DAVIDSON FAMILY - Dana Davidson, a candidate for Gibson County Trustee, is shown with her husband Mark; son, Addison; and the family pet, “Millie.�

Former Lady Pioneer from page 1 Martin list for most field goals made with 751.

Butler’s current mark of 762 career field goals made, passed the previous mark of 747 goals by Mary Kate Long, which had stood since 1989.

With her 34 points performance against Evansville, Butler moved into seventh place on the

OVC’s all-time scoring list with 2,263 career points. Ms. Butler passed Tennessee Tech’s Jerilynn Harper who scored 2,238 points from 1979-82. Butler needed just 25 points to continue climbing the OVC list and move into sixth place. Butler is UT Martin’s all-time leading scorer with 2,111 career points going into her senior season.

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Ms. Butler’s Player of the Week honor marked the second consecutive week that a Skyhawk earned OVC Player of the Week honors. Jasmine Newsome was named Co-Player of the Week on Nov. 19.

Overall, the Skyhawks placed a member of the UTM team on all three of the OVC’s weekly awards lists.

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Community Living

From the Preacher’s Desk

By Jerry Bell

Can God provide the things you need?

Have you ever wondered if or how God can provide for you on a daily basis?

We now live in a world that many question their daily existence. Consider Moses and the people of Israel when they were in the desert. What was he going to do with them? They had to be fed, and feeding 3 or 4 million people would require a lot of food!

According to the QuarterMaster General in the Army, it is reported that Moses would have to have had 1,500 tons of food each day. Do you know that to bring that food each day, two freight trains, each a mile long would be required? Besides, you must remember they were out in the desert, and they would need firewood to use in cooking the food. This would take 4,000 tons of wood and a few more trains, each a mile long for just one day! And to think they were forty years in the wilderness.

Oh yes, they would have to have water. If they only had enough to drink and wash a few dishes, it would take 11,000,000 gallons each, and a freight train with tank cars 1,800 miles long just to bring water. They had no lakes, only a few wells.

How were they to get water? And another thing! They had to get across the Red Sea in one

night. Now if they went on a narrow path, double file, they would be 800 miles long and would require 35 days and nights to get through. So, there had to be a space in the Red Sea 3 miles wide so they could walk almost 5,000 abreast to get over in one night.

But then another problem!

Every time they camped at the end of the day, a campground, 2/3 the size of the state of Rhode Island, or a total of 750 square miles, was needed. That comprises an area of 25 miles wide and 130 miles long. Think of it, this huge space just for nightly camping! Do you think Moses figured all this out before he left Egypt? I think not.

You see, Moses believed in God, and God was going to take care of these things for him. Let us be reminded; we have the same God as did Moses. We sometimes think our problems are so big.

Remember what God can do! Read Matthew 6:33 let Him take charge of your life.

Seek the Lord first. See what can happen. Obey His Word and do the things necessary to become a Christian. If I can help you study from God’s Word, please let me know through this newspaper.

Note: I give credit to this article, written by Tim Woodard with excerpts of mine own.

Rutherford 1st Baptist

By Katherine Blankenship I guess everyone got their fill of turkey and dressing Thanksgiving.

We had a gathering at Larry and Wanda’s house. Of course the star of the night was little Kate my great granddaughter.

There was a good crowd at church Sunday morning.

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their special service. He went through a calendar asking what was important in each month, and reminded them the time of the Lord’s returning will never be on the calendar, just be ready.

Sunday night was the ‘Hanging of the greens’ service. This is always a special service with different ones taking part in it.

This month is going to be busy with all the parties and dinners to go to. Let us not forget the shut-ins, give them a call, go see them or send them a card.

We only had one birthday this week: Michael Wickersham.

God without man is still God. Man without God is nothing. Until next week, God bless.

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Keely Mill by Diane Hamlin Our Sunday school hour began with Scott Fields leading us in the hymn ‘Love Lifted Me.’ Al Margadonna opened us in prayer.

We dismissed to our classes. Christy Skelton opened the adult class in prayer before teaching us our lesson ‘Dealing with Death’ from John 11:21-44. Jesus’ resurrection gives us certainty about our resurrection as believers. One day we will join all other believers in a grand reunion around the Lord. Shirley King 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 ‘Count Your Blessings.’ Scott Fields opened services in prayer.

Rejoice in the Lord always.

Bro. Steve ministered to the residents in the Dyer Nursing Home on Sunday morning and was back in time to join us for worship. Bro. Steve welcomed everyone and made our announcements.

We had a time of giving our praise reports. Hugs and handshakes were shared with one another during our time of meet and greet with our church family and visitors.

We thank the Lord for our visitors and invite them back to praise and worship with us.

The church choir led the congregation in the hymns ‘We Gather Together’ and ‘Thanks to God.’ Mike Fields blessed everyone by reading the heartfelt

story ‘The Apple Tree.’ Children’s church was dismissed to Jennifer Fields.

Bro. Steve delivered our Thanksgiving message ‘A Godly Prospective’ from Genesis 45.

Mike Fields dismissed services in prayer as the hymn ‘Just As I Am’ was sung. After services we welcomed our newest member Heather Harrison to the Keely Mill Church Family.

Our Discipleship Training hour began with the hymn ‘Redeemed.’ Mike Fields opened us in prayer before doing a good job teaching us our lesson ‘The Gift of Hospitality’ from 1 Peter 4:9. Christy Skelton closed us in prayer.

Our Sunday night worship hour began with Mike Fields leading us in the hymn ‘I Love to Tell the Story.’ Bro. Steve welcomed everyone and made our announcements.

We had a time of lifting up our prayer requests. Bro. Steve prayed over all our requests. Bro. Steve blessed us with our special music ‘Thank You For Giving to the Lord’. Mike Fields led the congregation in the hymns ‘Follow On’ and ‘Great Is Thy Faithfulness.’ Bro. Steve delivered our message ‘Application’ from Romans 14:17-23. Bro. Steve dismissed services in prayer as the hymn ‘Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling’ was sung.

Read your Bibles, pray and always be thankful.

New Hope News By Shirley Hooper Wednesday evening, November 20 was business meeting with Richard Hartsfield, moderator.

Brother Corey Meggs reported on the Southern Baptist Convention. He spoke on the new mind set that has taken over our world today; computers, Facebook and social media.

Sunday, November 27 Terry Owens sang ‘ You Raise Me up.’ Brother Corey brought the message, “time for a vision’ from II Kings 6:14-17. At 100 years of age on November 9, 2013 it is time for New Hope to have a vision.

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Thanksgiving Service was held at our church, with a full house, we welcomed many visitors who are always out honored guests.

Sunday, December 1, Santa’s elves had been hard at work. Our sanctuary was ablaze with Christmas lights, Manger and Christmas tree.

Patrick and Scarlett Spencer and 16 youth shared their travels to Hearts on Fire in Gatlinburg. Everyone thanked the church for allowing them this great experience. Brother Corey spoke on “Setting the stage for the coming of Christ.�

He reviewed the genealogy from Matthew chapter 1, Galatians 3 and Ruth 4:17 and following. This was done to prove Christ’s is who He is, Son of God, King of Kings and Lord of all.

Sunday evening Brother Corey preached from Mark 12: 13-34, ‘The authority of Christ.’ Every challenge was met by Jesus. Politics, priorities and whatever He was questioned about He responded.

Next Sunday, Dec. 8 will be our church-wide, breakfast at 8:30 a.m. This is the week of prayer for Lottie Moon Christmas offering goal this year is $9,500. For the Christian, heaven is spelled h-o-m-e.

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The Grapevine By Sarah Skinner I hope everyone had a happy and wonderful Thanksgiving. My family certainly did. Michelle’s friend, Kai Nantanboo and her family from Memphis joined us for dinner and we had a wonderful time.

Terry and Camron Booker and their family from Florida spent Thanksgiving and a few days before with her mother, Bennie Edmonds, and sisters, Josie and Nan. Vivian Moore and Sophrina had their family for dinner. Vivian, Sophrina, Brilie and Gaylon traveled by sir to England on Friday.

We had a very good service at St. Paul Sunday morning. Pastor Pounds message, ‘There should be thankfulness after Thanksgiving’ was found in Psalms 100: 1-5 and other scriptures. He informed us Thanksgiving is a time for relationship, remembering, reflecting, rejoicing, and responding. The mass choir provided the music. We had several members out sick, including my husband, James.

Michelle Skinner treated

Rodney, Lil Sarah and I to lunch at Majestic’s in Trenton after service. We were glad to see Pastor Anthony Ballard and his family, Ethel Mae Albea and her father, Ben Clark, Mary Warren and several other friends. I’m sure everyone was tired of Thanksgiving left overs.

I was very glad to have Lil Sarah home for a few days, although she stayed in her room mostly, studying and doing what she does most of the time. I enjoyed her being home. They went back to school and home Sunday evening.

We wish Etta Pounds, Sis. Tenthy Pounds and Mitchell Simpson happy birthday.

I was real happy to get a phone call from Mrs. Louise McLin. She is living in St. Louis, MO. With her daughter Shirley and her husband. She is doing well.

Rev. Timothy White and family were happy that their son Zachery White who is stationed in Arkansas spent Thanksgiving home with family.

God bless and have a good week.

Cloras Chapel By Robin McNeil Greetings from the Cloras Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Dyer. It is good to once again greet everyone in the name of Jesus. Great things have been going on at Cloras Chapel. We had a Parade for Christ 4th Sunday in November and what a time we had. Pastor Lonnie Parker and Smyrna Baptist Church were our special guest.

We had a parade around the church because the weather was so cold and boy did Pastor Parker preach.

We thank God for it all and we also had a good turn out with our 50 state pageant.

God is truly in the blessing business.

We had a good Thanksgiving holiday.

Many were out of town visiting families and all reported having a good time. We thank God for traveling grace and mercy.

Elder Ronald McNeil taught Sunday School Sunday morning and Pastor Myles gaves us encouraging words titled, “I Thank You Lord!�

We are all so thankful for all that God has blessed us with.

Pastor Myles and all the Ministers at Cloras Chapel along with Deacon Fred Ivie visited Sister Mary Harris and Brother Bob Sunday, also Sister Verdell Fisher

and Sister Gladys Finch.

All were doing well! The Harris’s and Sister Verdell received flowers, poinsettas from the church. We thank God for them. Walter was at church and smiling as much as ever. He is a blessing to all of us.

Saturday night there will be a youth concert at Cloras Chapel beginning at 6 p.m.

This will be the beginning of our musicians appreciation.

All are invited to come. We will end the appreciation Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m.

Sister Treva Hunt will give encouraging words to our musicians. She will be our keynote speaker.

The Christmas holidays are approaching and we are looking forward to sharing God’s love as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.

The youth will sponsor a Christmas program 4th Sunday and 5th Sunday reunion for New Hopewell Presbytery will be at Cloras Chapel. 5th Sunday afternoon Minister Yolanda Bradford will deliver her first message. Everyone is invited to come.

Cloras Chapel say: “Have a good week and remember to thank God for all of your blessings. We thank the Lord for our journey, for He has brought us from a mighty long way.

Kenton News By Cindy Lamar Ronnie and Cindy Lamar were hosts to their family for Thanksgiving last Friday evening. They enjoyed a traditional turkey and dressing meal and an evening of good fellowship together as they watched the children laugh and play. They have so much for which to be thankful.

Charley Lamar, daughter of Luke and Cynthia Lamar was honored last Saturday afternoon with a ‘Dora the Explorer’ party for her second birthday. She and her many guests enjoyed hot dogs, chips, soda and cake and ice cream before the honoree opened her many nice gifts. Happy Birthday Charley!

Bro. Tim Sanderson is ministering at the First Baptist Church during the

month of December while they search for a new pastor. The congregants are enjoying his ministry.

Food for thought: There’s a chill in the air and frost has fallen. The season of Christmas is quickly coming.

With it’s tinsel and lights and ribbons and bows, parties and carols and trees and snow. In all of the fun and all the teasing, don’t forget: Jesus is the reason for the season.

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The Apostolic “For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but of this world.

(1John2:16).� “And the serpent said to the woman, ye shall not surely die, for God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as Gods, knowing good and evil. And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasure to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat and gave also unto her husband with her, and he did eat (Gen. 3:4-6).� “Black Friday Mayhem: Violence, arrests as Shoppers rush stores�

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The lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life.

In Ezekiel, chapters 811, God gives him a vision – a vision that involved Jerusalem specifically and not just the nation of Israel as a whole. In chapter 8, we watch as Ezekiel digs through a hole in the temple wall that God had revealed unto him – a perfect depiction of the extreme secrecy of the idol worship going on inside. In

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chapter nine, God sends the leaders of the city to make a distinction between the truly righteous and unrighteous.

I bet many were surprised at who made the mark and who didn’t. God would destroy many and preserve others. God said, “begin at my sanctuary� (v.6). Where would the dead bodies go?

God said “defile the house and fill the courts with the slain.� Although touching a dead body was the worst kind of pollution under the Mosiac law, God would not even spare his beloved temple of this defilement. It was not simply a warning of judgment to come. The diflement of the temple was the judgment. In chapter ten, Ezekiel sees the coals of fire spread all over the city. Chapter eleven brings us to the worst of the vision as Ezekiel watches God Himself abandon His dwelling place, the beloved temple.

My heart is tired to bewilderment as I picture this seen. The Jews were certain of their safety at Jerusalem, especially in the respite of the temple.

What caused God to depart from His won sanctuary?

Idolatry, Foul, impure, undiluted, un adulterated idolatry had made its way into the very temple of the living God and God would not stay in a defiled temple.

He left. Don’t miss this.

Dear friends, He left his dwelling place because of idolatry in the temple.

The lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life.

Think it won’t happen

today? Let’s do as God says and ‘reason together.’ What is idolatry? Webster says 1. The worship of a physical object as a god 2. Immoderate attachment or devotion to something.

These are definitions with no political or religious slants to them, just plain old Webster’s dictionary.

How many ‘things’ are we ‘immoderately attached or devoted to?’ Better yet, how do we as Christians manage to indulge in so many forms of idolatry and yet find so many ways to justify our behavior?

Could it be that our minds have been blinded by the god of this world as John says? We are the temple of God. Or are we? Has he left our temple because of our idolatrous behavior?

Wonder how many good church going ‘Christians’ were at “Brawlmarts� seeking out that next ‘object of attachment?�

Have we been guilty of placing clothes, gadgets and gizmos, trees and vain traditions instead of our High Priest, Redeemer, Saviour, and Holy One of Israel, Jesus Christ?

Have our Christmases reverted back to what they once were, festivals of Saturnalias a season of lawlessness to worship the sun god the actually has nothing at all to do with the birth of Jesus? Oh that we would prayerfully examine our hearts.

Let’s be careful and do as John says. “Little children, keep yourselves from idols (I John 5:21).�

GCSSD BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING The Gibson County Special School District Board of Trustees will have the regular meeting on Thursday, December 12 in the South Gibson County Library at 7:30 p.m.

DISCOVERY PARK WELCOMES SANTA Officials at Discovery Park of America in Union City have announced that children and adults will have the opportunity to visit Santa in the upper level of the First State Bank Children’s Gallery on three Sunday afternoons on December. Santa will be available from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 8, 15, and 22. Once inside Discovery Center, here is no additional charge to visit with Santa and parents and grandparents are invited to bring the own camera!

LIFLEINE BLOODMOBILE DATES The LIFELINE Bloodmobile will visit the following locations in December: Fri., Dec. 6-Ridgemont Elem. School, Union City, 12-6 p.m. and Fred’s, Milan, 1-6 p.m., Mon., Dec. 9-First Baptist Church, Dyer, 1-6 p.m., Tues., Dec. 10-Battle of the Banks, Union City at First Citizens National Bank, Mon., Dec. 16-Rutherford Church of Christ, 2:30 – 6:30 p.m., Thurs., Dec. 19-Dyersburg Electric, 12-6 p.m. and Berea Mennonite Church, Rutherford, 1-6 p.m., Fri., Dec. 20Dyersburg Mall, 12-6 p.m. and Lowe’s, Union City, 1-6 p.m., Mon. Dec. 23-Healthquest, Union City, 12-6 p.m., Thurs., Dec. 26-Dyersburg Regional Medical Center, 12-5 p.m., Fri., Dec. 27-TN Veterans Home in Humboldt, 10-12 and 1-4 and Lowe’s, Dyersburg, 1-6 p.m.

EMERSON REUNION There will be a get together for all former Emerson Motor Co employees on Saturday, December 7 at Kappis Steak House at 4 p.m., located in Humboldt on the 45 Bypass. For more information please contact Paula Miller at 784-4266 or Annie Donald at 824-1274.

Sunday School for Shut-Ins By Mary King When you’re ready please red Isaiah 9:5.

We saw when their joy was manmade it was temporary. Like a party, it was here today and gone tomorrow.

God had shown His children His power to overpower all the powers of the enemy by His might alone.

The works were done from the foundation of the world (Hebrews 4:3).

That’s because every battle of the warrior was with noises of confusion and garments rolled in blood, but this battle would be packaged with the burning and fuel of fire.

Whether the fire is within

Lowrance Chapel By Brandon Clenney Greetings from the Lowrance Chapel church of Christ! We ask that you continue to remember in your prayers Max Betts, Chase Kemp, Jean Bell, James White, Jean Harris, Mark Paschall, Ann Pate, Modeen Pierce, and Wesley

Witherspoon. If you have any questions concerning the articles, the Bible, or would like to add someone to the sick list please contact me at brandon. clenney@gmail.com.

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Bethpage By Joyce Brown What a busy and wonderful couple of weeks we’ve had at Bethpage. We celebrated Thanksgiving with a really good service and a huge and delicious meal together. Family and friends gathered all over to express Thanksgiving to our Heavenly Father for all his good gifts. We should be thankful every day for all His blessings.

Our Preacher’s Pals enjoyed an outing at the Family Fun Center in Jackson. They have fun where ever they are. We love them a lot.

During that period of time we had some celebrate birthdays, Can’t remember who they all were so I don’t want to leave anyone out and will just wish them all a happy one and a good year coming up.

We began the Christmas season with a service focused on the Advent of our Savior this Sunday. We were blessed with an amazing presentation of ‘Hymne’ by Janice and Tina. They were given applause as we were all moved by the beauty of this piece. Call to worship was “Go Tell it on the Mountain� Other Christmas songs were sung before the sermon. Most of our children were sick with strep throat and other illnesses and we sure missed them.

Bro. Jeff preached from Matt 2:1-12 on the subject Herod, the Wise Men, and Jesus. I noted eight other Scripture references he used. He keeps us busy keeping up with him in our Bibles. I’ve had to switch my NIV for King James as that is his pulpit version.

His night sermon was from Luke 2:1-20 titled ‘Behold, He Came.’ Aren’t we most thankful He did as that brought our Salvation if we believe, repent and receive.

Wonderful worship in God’s house.

Deitra did a really good job with the ‘Hanging of the Greens’ service as we enjoyed the songs of the Season, scriptures, relating the meanings of the different symbols, colors and traditions. The congregation participated in hanging the wreaths, garlands and ornaments on our giant tree. Following all this, we went to the fellowship hall to have soup and chili with all the sides, desserts and drinks.

Christmas is officially on it’s way.

Quote: When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then there will be peace

One: Don’t miss the boat.

Two: Remember that we are all in the same boat.

Three: Plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the Ark. Four: Stay fit. When you’re 600 years old, someone may ask you to do something really big.

Five: Don’t listen to critics; just get on with the job that needs to be done.

Six: Build your future on high ground.

Seven: For safety’s sake, travel in pairs.

Eight: Speed isn’t always an advantage. The snails were on board with the cheetahs.

Nine: When you’re stressed, float a while.

Ten: Remember, the Ark was built by amateurs; the Titanic by professionals.

Have a good week!

or physical fire, the passion or the fire will become the focal point: Start s fire in fireplace with a group of people gathered around. The focal point will become the fire. The fire will also be the vocal point, and the topic for beginning conversations with many. (Now I see why many hotels and restaurants have huge fireplaces.) The word about the fire will spread until everyone in the group has said something about the fire. Finally the last one will comment on the fire even for fear of being left out of the fellowship. That’s the witness of the fire. Whether inside or visible, the witness will manifest. Where there’s a fire, there’s focus. (see Acts 2). “Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is

given to me for you, to fulfill the word of God. Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints.

To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.� Colossians 1:25 – 27 (KJV).

Christ is the fuel of His fire and we are His vessels.

This battle has been determined by God’s sovereign hand, and fueled, powered and empowered by the passion of Christ.

The one with this fire won’t be confused but will be the battle of passion focused and fueled by Fire (Isaiah 9:5).

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RELIGION Obituaries

HENRY WAYNE BOYD

Rutherford - Henry Wayne Boyd, 73, of Rutherford passed away from this life November 19, 2013, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City.

Funeral services was Saturday at Karnes and Son Funeral Home in Kenton, with the Rev. Scott Jewell officiated.

Interment followed in Hollywood Cemetery in Jackson.

Pallbearers were be his son, Micheal Boyd; his brothers, A. C. “Tom� Boyd, Perry Boyd and Ricky Boyd; and his nephews, Randy Boyd, Adam Crowe and Jacob Crowe.

Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Austin Jewell, Billy Ashe, Tom McDaniel, John Ashe, John Nixon and the nurses and staff of Union City Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, where he had resided for the last three years.

He was born June 12, 1940, in Jackson, son of the late James Henry and Cozette (Ashe) Boyd of Kenton. He had owned and operated Boyd’s Tree Service in Chicago and the Satellite Restaurant and Lounge in Cocoa Beach, FL. For 22 years he worked as production supervisor with Jewell’s Steelworks in Rutherford. He was an avid rock-‘n’ roll dancer in the 1950s, was a tournament billiards player (played the best) and once swam across the Mississippi River at Memphis. When one of his nurses asked, “Why did you do that?� Wayne replied, “To get to the other side.�

He had a great sense of humor. Most importantly, by his own witness, Wayne was born again and saved by the grace of God. He is survived by two children, Bonnie Ann Simrayh of Lemont, IL., and Micheal Boyd of San Jose, CA.; five grandchildren, Leanna Boyd and Blane Boyd, both of San Jose, and Stanley Simrayh, Lydia Simrayh and Niko Simrayh, all of Lemont; his sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Austin Jewell of Dyer; three brothers and sisters-in-law, A.C. “Tom� and Sandi (Burdick) Boyd and Perry and Cathy Boyd, all of Knoxville, and Ricky and Margaret Boyd of Kenton; his sister-in-law, Linda Boyd of Dyer; and 24 nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Jimmy Allen Boyd of Winder, GA., and Earl Ray Boyd of Doraville, GA.; three nephews, Greg Boyd of North Little Rock, AR., Chris Boyd of Winder and Tim Gossett of Atlanta; and his niece, GeeGee Boyd of Knoxville.

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JOE F. BROWN

Rutherford - Mr. Joe F. Brown, 95, of Rutherford, passed away from this life on November 22, 2013, at his home. Funeral services for Mr. Brown were conducted on November 24, 2013, in the chapel of Karnes and Son Funeral Home of Dyer with Bro. Jerry Legg and Bro. DeWayne Goodgine officiated. Interment followed in Oakwood Cemetery of Dyer.

Mr. Brown was born November 29, 1917, in Gibson County, Tennessee; the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank and Leacy Smith Brown. He worked both as an inspector for Kellwood Company and farmed. Mr. Brown was a member of First Baptist Church of Dyer.

Mr. Brown is survived by his spouse, Sue Brown; son, David Brown; daughter, Ellen Spain and spouse David; step-daughters, Paula Langston and spouse Ricky, and Bettye McCall with spouse Bill; eleven grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; seven stepgreat-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; spouses, Martha Arnold Brown, Leola Patterson Brown; and brothers, Raymond and Charles Brown.

Karnes and Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Joe F. Brown.

ANNA ELOYSE TAYLOR

Mrs. Anna Eloyse Taylor, 71 of Trenton, passed away from this life on Saturday, November 23, 2013, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital with her loving family at her side. Funeral services for Mrs. Taylor were conducted on November 26, 2013, in the chapel of Karnes and Son Funeral Home of Dyer with Bro. John Coleman officiated.

Interment followed in New Bethlehem Cemetery of Dyer.

She was born October 17, 1942, in Gibson County, Tennessee; the daughter of the late George and Katherine Eddlemon. She was homemaker and of Baptist faith.

She is survived by her husband, Jack Taylor; daughter, Penny Lawler; two sons, Joey Taylor and spouse, Jessie; and Robert Taylor and spouse, JoAnn; three grandchildren, Beth Hughes and spouse, Preston; Brandi Chappell and spouse, Tommy Joe, and Kendall Lawler; two greatgrandchildren, Anyston Hughes and Harper Chappell.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

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Mrs. Owens was born November 8, 1925; the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Cecil and Ethel Johnstone Jewell. She retired from Brown Shoe Company of Dyer.

Mrs. Owens is survived by her daughter, Sarah Jane Owens; granddaughter, Kim Barron Lee; great-grandchildren, Texana Edwards, Sierra Lee; great-great-grandchild, Gunner Lane Brown; and brother Austin Jewell. She was preceded in death by siblings, Freda, Garnell, Billy, and Gerald.

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North Union We are so thankful for our beautiful sanctuary decorated and the most beautiful tree in our choir. Many years ago Ann Taylor and her family started this tradition. Although Ann was unable to help this year her family and church friends continue this beautiful work.

The Little Disciples and Chelsea Joyce opened church by repeating Psalm 31:24. ‘Happy Birthday’ was sung to Bro. Chris and Jenny Davidson.

Katelyn Rickman lite the first advent candle, read scripture, and led in prayer.

All the beautiful hymns sung raised our spirits.

Jimmy Winters brought a very informative children’s sermon as he shared things learned from his tour in the Navy. He talked on Creation starting in the first chapter of Genesis beginning with the first day and going through the seventh day. God did not have to but he wanted to create the earth for the people he loved.

Sandy Whitley added in her song service “Jesus did not have to come down to earth but he did.� Jimmy reported each day’s creation. On the fourth day he created the sun, moon, stars, and seasons. He mentioned the imaginary line north to south called international daylight. The equator is another imaginary line he crossed on a ship. These imaginary lines changed time.

By Sarah Allen On day six God created the animals and he spoke of his fondness of dogs, cats, horses, and baby pigs.

Bro. Chris’ sermon gave us much to think about our salvation and where we will spend eternity. The screen on the board showed a house on fire. The title of the message ‘Your House is on Fire.’ Hell, fire, and punishment coming from the pulpit some folks don’t like to hear. What is our role? Should we warn others about hell? Jesus warns us that we need to tell people the truth.

There are people whose house is on fire and don’t know it.

We must warn them. If your neighbor’s house is on fire and they do not know Jesus Christ, are you going to let them die? If your house is on fire are you going to respond?

For us who do nothing about those who are going to hell we are partially responsible. Chris gave many scriptures for this sermon but for me Matt. 25 where Jesus pictured the final judgment on our lives by our right action in behalf of the poor, sick, and the oppressed, Matthew 25:41. Why go to a place not prepared for you?

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Sports & Education Lady Pioneers claims two more victories

BY LORI CATHEY Gibson County Lady Pioneers earned a 62-31 district win over South Fulton this past Tuesday night at Gibson County.

The Lady Pioneers scored the first eight points before South Fulton got on the board to make it 8 -2 with 4:12 left in the quarter.

South Fulton’s Emma Glisson hit a long 3-pointer with 10 seconds left but Lady Pioneer Brinan Fields pushed the ball down court to Justyce White who hit a 3 foot jump shot at the buzzer to give Gibson County 14 to 11 lead.

Gibson County was able to stretch their lead behind Eric Lannom’s two 3-pointers who added 12 points and Sarah Beth Mullins post play with 4 points in the second quarter. The Lady Pioneers outscored the Lady Red Devils 23-3 to take a

commanding 37-14 lead at halftime.

In the third quarter, with back to back 3-pointers

by CareBeth Holt and Mackenna Upchurch extended Gibson County’s lead to 53-16 with 2:00 left in the quarter. Lady Pioneer Allie Smithson had an offensive rebound and stickback for a basket to end the quarter. Gibson County had a 55-21 lead going into the final quarter of play.

With the clock continually running in the fourth quarter Gibson County put in their bench players.

Alyssa Rasberry hit a 3-ponter at the top of the key and Alexis Overstreet had a field goal finishes the scoring as the Lady Pioneers won by a final score of 62-31.

Gibson County forced 32 turnovers, had 20 rebounds and was 7-10 from the free throw line and made 20 of

DRIVE TO THE BASKET - Gibson County’s Alexis Overstreet drives to the basket during Tuesday night’s game. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

35 from the field.

After the game Gibson County Head Coach Mitch Wilkins said, “We had good second and third quarters.

Ours seniors (Sarah Beth Mullins and CaraBeth Holt) really steppted it up and I saw a lot of positive things from our younger players in the game.”

Gibson County’s Erin Lannom led the offense with 16 points, and had two 3-pointers for the night.

Justyce White was right behind her with 11 points and CaraBeth Holt added 9 points. Sarah Beth Mullins finished with 8 points and Mackenna Upchurch had 5 points. Briana Fields and Allie Smithson each had 4 points and Alyssa Rasberry had 3 points. Alexis Overstreet scored 2 points.

Gibson County’s next opponent was the Humboldt Lady Vikings. The Lady

Pioneers defeated the Lady Vikings 58-34 Saturday night. The Lady Pioneers had a 18-6 lead at the end of the first quarter. Gibson County took a 28-16 lead to the locker room at the half. The Lady Pioneers scored 17 points to the Lady Vikings’ 13 points in the third quarter. Gibson County scored 13 points in the final quarter to win 5834 over Humboldt.

Gibson County shot 14 of 45 from the field goal range and was 15 of 20 from the free throw line. Erin Lannom was Lady Pioneers leading scorer with 15 points. Sarah Beth Mullins added 12 points and CaraBeth Holt had 10 points. Serera Roach finished with 7 points and Briana Fields had 6 points.

Allie Smithson, Justyce White, Alyssa Rasberry and Alexis Overstreet each had 2 points.

GREAT PASS - Gibson County’s Mackenna Upchurch makes a great pass to Serera Roach for an easy basket. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

LANNOM GOES UP FOR THREE - Lady Pioneer Erin Lannom shoots over a defender for 1 of her five 3pointers for the week. Lannom was Gibson County’s leading scorer for the week. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

RASBERRY SHOOTS - Gibson County’s Alyssa Rasberry shoots over South Fulton’s Haven Sisssion for a basket. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

Gibson County Pioneers drop two tough games

BY LORI CATHEY Gibson County squads faced South Fulton for their first district match up Tuesday night.

Gibson County’s Joe Lee made a steal for a layup with 3:07 left in the first quarter to pull within 3 points of South Fulton.

FIRE UP THE CROWD - Gibson County High School Cheerleaders fire up the crowd during Tuesday’s basketball game against South Fulton. (Photo by Jennifer McCaig-Cox)

LEE SHOOTS - Gibson County’s Joe Lee takes a shot while South Fulton players can only watch.

(Photo by Lori Cathey) SOUTH FULTON SURROUNDED - Gibson County’s #55 Mack Hicks and #21 Peyton Holt surrounded South Fulton’s #10 T.J. Ingram as Zach Eskew blocks his shot. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

SHOOTS OVER - Gibson County’s Brannion Simpson shoots over South Fulton’s #1 Zaccius Mays during Tuesday night game. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

The Pioneers struggled on offense and South Fulton went on a 10-2 run to take a 19-10 lead at the end of the first quarter.

The second quarter started off with a steal by Gibson County’s Peyton Holt who ran the floor for an easy layup. Holt scored 8 of the 10 points in the second quarter.

The Pioneers were down by nineteen points at halftime 39-20.

In the third quarter Pioneer Mack Hicks connected on a long 3-pointer from the left wing to make it 52-28 with 1:20 left in the quarter. At the end of the quarter South Fulton led 56-30.

In the last quarter Pioneer Pierce Holt scored 7 of Gibson County’s 11 points in the quarter by hitting a 3-pointer from the right wing and two pull-up jump shots. Pioneers lost to South Fulton 71 to 41.

The Pioneers shot 53 percent from the field, 51 percent from the free throw line and had17 rebounds for the game. The Pioneers leading scorer was Pierce Holt with 11 points. Also scoring for Gibson County were: Peyton Holt had 10 points, and Joe Lee added 9 points, Mack Hicks with 4 points and Zach Eskew had 3 points. Deonte’ Watson and Brannion Simpson each had 2 points.

On Saturday night, the

Pioneers found themselves facing last year’s Class A State championship team, Humboldt.

The two teams played evenly for the first quarter with Humboldt leading 1110 at the end of the first quarter. Humboldt went on a 6-0 run midway through the second quarter and pulled out to a 25-17 going into halftime.

In the third quarter, Pierce Holt hit a 3-pointer from the right corner and was fouled to convert a 4-point play. Humboldt outscored Gibson County by 3 points in the quarter to take a 42 to 31 lead. Gibson County couldn’t get any closer than seven points in the fourth quarter. The Pioneers lost 66-49 to Humboldt.

Gibson County Head Coach Justin Lowery said, “The score really didn’t reflect how good we played. The boys really picked up their defense and rebounding since the South Fulton game.

The Pioneers were 14 of 17 from the free throw line.

Gibson County’s leading scorer were Joe Lee and Peyton Holt scoring 16 points each. Lee had three 3-pointer and Holt added two 3-pointers for the game. Also scoring was: Brannion Simpson with 6, Zach Eskew 4, Pierce Holt 4 and Mack Hicks 3.

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Lady Pirates win thriller over Trenton 35-31

BY LORI CATHEY Rutherford Lady Pirates won a thriller over undefeated Trenton Lady Bears 35 to 31 in district match up at Rutherford.

Trenton Lady Bear Jasmine Bynes hit a 3pointer for the first points of the game to take a 3 -0 led with 4:42 left in the first quarter. Lady Pirate Hannah Ball with an offensive rebound was fouled and made one of two free throws to tie the game 4-4. Rutherford’s Hannah Ball made a great pass to McKinley Burkett to score a basket as the Lady Pirates

took the lead 6-4 with 42 seconds remaining in the quarter. Trenton Lady Bears answered right back with a five foot jump shot from Trenton’s Shelby Temple to tie the game 6-6 at the end of the first quarter.

The two squads traded baskets throughout the second quarter, but in the last seconds left Rutherford’s Hannah Ball stole the ball for an easy lay-up to give the Lady Pirates a 14-13 lead at halftime.

Trenton’s Stacie Mayberry opened up the second quarter with a 3pointer from the left corner

LOOKING FOR AN OPENING - Lady Pirate Emma Upchurch looks for an open teammate during the 35-31 win over Trenton. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

to give Trenton the lead.

Rutherford’s Madison Baird made a 3-pointer from the top of the key to give Rutherford an 23-17 lead with 1:31 remaining. in the quarter. The Lady Pirates took a 23-21 lead into the final quarter.

In the fourth quarter with back-to-back baskets from Lady Pirate Jaeda Hampton gave Rutherford an 27-23 lead with 4:42 left in the game. Rutherford’s Baird made a great pass to Hannah Ball to score a basket as the Lady Pirates took their biggest lead of the night 33 to 26 with 1:36 left in the game. Trenton ‘s Bynes and Mayberry made back-to-

back shots to make it 33 to 31 with 47 seconds left. Trenton was forced to foul and sent Lady Pirate K.J. White to the free throw line and she made 1 of 2 with 6 second left for a 35 -31 final.

Rutherford made 9 of 15 from the free throw line for 60 percent for the game.

Scoring for Rutherford were: Hannah Ball-19 points, Madison Baird-9 points, Jaeda Hampton-4 points, McKinley Burkett-3 points and K.J. White 1 point.

Scoring for Trenton were: Jasmine Bynes-10 points, Stacie Mayberry-9 points, Raevianne Clark-8 points; Shelby Temple and Indiah William each with 1 point.

BAIRD STRIKES - Lady Pirate Madison Baird shoots over Trenton #1 Stacie Mayberry for a 3-point basket. Baird had 9 points during Thursday night’s game. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

TAKING THE BALL - Rutherford’s K.J. White fights with Trenton players for a loose ball. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

BURKETT SPLITS DEFENDERS - Rutherford’s post player McKinley Burkett splits two defenders as she drives to the hoop for a basket. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

Rutherford Pirates fall to tough Trenton squad

BY LORI CATHEY The Rutherford Pirates boys’ basketball team took on Trenton Bears this past Thursday night.

Trenton jumped out to an early 10-2 lead and the Pirates were forced to play from behind all game.

Late in the first quarter Rutherford’s Malik Jones had an offensive stick-back

and was fouled to convert a 3-point play to make it 167 Trenton to end the first quarter.

Trenton went on a 12-4 run in the second quarter and pulled out to a 31-11 lead at halftime. Rutherford’s Noah Stafford scored a basket on in bound pass to end the third quarter 48 -23 Trenton.

Rutherford outscored

Trenton 19 to 15 in the final quarter. Rutherford’s Adam Smithson drove the length of the floor for two points to end the game 63 to 42 Trenton.

Malik Jones led Rutherford in scoring with 8 points. Will Cantrell-6 points, Adam Smithson5 points, Noah Stafford5 points, Colin Warren-4

points, Tamaz Tayllor-3 points, Luke Lannom-3 points, Aubrey Perkins-2 points, Carmon McMackin2 points, Cody Green-2 points, Remington Green1 point and Caden Wylie a point.

Scoring for Trenton were: Cameron Luten-13 points, Jasper Albea-11 points and Hunter Hudson-8 points.

CANTRELL GOES UP- Pirate Will Cantrell goes up for a basket and is fouled, converting an “oldfashioned” three-point play during the 63-42 lose to Trenton. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

PUTS UP A SHOT - Rutherford Pirate Remington Green puts up a long shot during Thursday night’s game. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

LANNOM DRIVES FOR A SCORE - Rutherford’s #2 Luke Lannom drives through Trenton defenders for a basket. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

TWO POINTS - Rutherford Adam’s Smithson drives to the basket for a lay up. Smithson had 5 points against Trenton. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE: 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.

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JD 9770 STS, Bullet Rotor, 611/778 Hrs, 2 Spd 4x4, 650/85-38R1 Dls, 28L26R1 Steering, Auto Steer Ready, Chopper “Very Nice” • JD 630F Hydra-Flex Platform, Only Used In 2013 Bean Harvest, Tall Poly Skids, Wheat Height Sensors, Long Wear Guards, “New-New-New” • JD 893 Poly Corn Head, SN X716328, Hyd Deck Plates, Knife Rollers • Unverferth HT-30 Header Trailer • Mayrath 8” Hyd Swing 60’ Auger w/Hyd Lift • Unverferth 8200 Grain Cart • Green Star GS3 2630 w/ SF1 Auto Trac • Star Fire 3000 Receiver SF1 • Green Star GS3 2630 w/ SF2 Auto Trac & Section Control • Star Fire 3000 Receiver SF2 PLANTING-TILLAGE-SUPPORT EQUIPMENT JD 1790 CCS Seed Delivery 16-31 Planter, All Accessories, “Planted 2 Crops” • J&M 375 Speed Tender “Advanced Seed Delivery” Avery Weigh -Tronix Scales, Honda 340 Power Supply, “Same As New” • Great Plains 30’ Turbo Max 3000 TM w/Adj Gangs, Rr Rolling Harrow-Crumbler, “Same As New” • Case IH 340 True-Tandem 32’ Disc, 22” Blades,“Little Use” • Case IH Tiger-Mate II 32 1/2’ Field Cultivator, “Light Use” •Two-1225 Unverferth Rolling Harrow Crumblers w/ Harrows,“Light Use” • Namco LG-40 Landgrader 40’ Land Plane “Same As New” • Amco F15 Disc, 28’ • IH 3 Pt 15’ Chisel Plow • Amco 540 PTO Ditcher • 2 “New” 1550 Gal Black Poly Tanks • 600 Gal Poly Tank • Agri Inject Irrigation Pump “Like New” • 10,000 Gal Fuel Tank w/Pump TRUCKS AND TRAILERS ‘07 Freightliner Day Cab • ‘00 Int 9200 Day Cab • ‘99 Mack Day Cab • ‘01 Jet 34’ Hopper Bottom • ‘97 Jet 30’ Hopper Bottom • ‘04 Dodge Ram 3500 4x4 Crew Cab, Cummins 5.9 , Automatic, Loaded, G&M Custom Bed “Sharp-Sharp” • Neckover 22’ Flat Dual Tandem Trailer To Be Offered Separate And Combined” With 1600 Gal SS Tank, Pump, Blend Unit • Fontaine HD 2 Axle Lo Boy Trailer • 22’ Steel Dump Trailer • 2 Axle 18’ Bumper Hitch Trailer • 2 Axle 20’ Flat Bed COMPLETE SETTLEMENT DAY OF SALE!! CURRENT BANK LETTERS A MUST!!

For Info On The Equipment Contact Mr. Lee Asbridge At 731-446-7913 (cell)

JAMES R. CASH

THE AUCTIONEER & REAL ESTATE BROKER FANCY FARM, KY- 270-623-8466 TN LIC # 930 • FIRM # 2281

Page 10 The Tri-City Reporter, Wednesday, December 4, 2013

County fire departments hit with multiple calls

BY LORI CATHEY The Gibson County Fire Department has been very busy answering 18 calls last week. Six were fire calls,

one was a wreck and 11 were medical first responder calls.

Gibson County Fire Departments from Good

SHOP FIRE - Gibson County Fire Chief Bryan Cathey looks over Assistant Chief Ryan Shanklin’s shoulder as fire comes out an open door on a storage building.

Embers blowing from a burn barrel set grass on fire and the wind blew the fire into the shop setting it on fire. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

Luck and Moore’s Chapel, along with Dyer Fire Department responded to 8 Cotham Road around 3:16 Sunday, November 24, to a storage building on fire. Upon arrival one shop building was already completely destroyed and a second building was about to catch the mobile home on fire.

Firemen were able to get the fire under control before it spread to the nearby mobile home. Embers blowing from a burn barrel set the grass on fire. The wind blew the fire into the shop setting it on fire.

Yorkville Fire Department, with assistance from Gibson County Fire Department’s Stations 1, 3, and 5, Newbern Fire Department and Dyer County Forestry responded to a fire on November 30 just after 1 p.m. Firefighters were called to the area of 73 Zarecor Road and Highway 77 out of Yorkville.

Firefighters found about eight acres of heavy brush burning and moving rapidly in the south wind. The fire, after spreading to several additional acres, was brought under control in approximately two hours.

A local farmer was cutting soybeans when a spark from his combine started the fire.

The firefighters were able to save about 30 acres of land.

FIREFIGHTERS SAVE MOBILE HOME - Gibson County firefighters approach the burning storage building and hose down the flames that were getting close to the mobile home. Firemen were able to get the fire under control before it spread to the mobile home. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

Dyer board fires street dept. from page 3 you bring all the guys back.”

Younger asked for the board to take a short recess but the board continued with the discussion.

Gathings asked if the employees had apologized.

Baker said she would like to have a meeting with the employees and come to an understanding.

Gilliland said the supervisor should never have allowed it to happen and Reed agreed.

Tucker is the supervisor.

Johnson said the decision was made as a collective body of men and now the city was going to pick out who they wanted.

Gilliland called for

question and the debate to end and to vote on Baker’s motion. Barron seconded it. Voting no were Barron, Gilliland, Gathings and Williamson. Voting yes were Oliver, Baker, Johnson and Reed. Younger voted yes to break the tie allowing all the men to return to their jobs. All the men present said they were willing to come back to work. Tucker and Landrum were not present.

Johnson said he would like to revisit the city charter and put things in it that they need before the next session.

In other action: •Mayor Younger informed

the board that the city did not get approved for the RDO grant they applied for.

•Johnson made a motion to purchase a hose for the leaf machine not to exceed $650. The motion was approved.

•Williamson made a motion to purchase an exhaust fan for the city’s chemical storage room at a cost not to exceed $600.

The motion was approved.

•Purchase order #7671 to ADC for wastewater chemicals of $1,387 and #7686 to Kenton Chevrolet for $874 for police car repair were approved for payment.

Property Transfers David Bunney and wife, Karla Bunney to Matthew C. Williams and wife, Kayla M. Williams – Medina Joe O. Pierson, Sr. and wife, Marie A. Pierson to Ronnie C. Russell and wife, Lizzie L. Russell – 13th CD Mary Jane Witmer to Rhonda L. Whitmer – 19th

CD Kenneth D. Holder and wife, Marilyn Holder to C&H Sanitation Service, currently known as Ace Building Construction, Inc. 7th CD Andrew S. Dye and wife, Jamie l. Dye to Christopher R. Rawdon and

FREE PUPPIES - These cute and cuddly mixed breed puppies are ready for their new homes. The pups will be eight weeks old on Friday and are free to good homes. All puppies are kid-friendly and playful.

The black and white pup is a male and the rest are females. If you are looking for a puppy to love call 665-6292.

Hey Kids!

Send us your Letters to Santa Mail to: The Tri-City Reporter P.O. Box 266 Dyer, TN 38330 or bring by the TCR office at 618 S. Main, Dyer.

Deadline is Friday, December 6th at 5 p.m.

Your letter will be published in our annual Santa’s Mailbox and Christmas Greeting section on December 18th.

We will then forward your letter to Santa Claus at the North Pole!

wife, Heather K. Rawdon – Medina Shoaf Buying Group to Cathey M. Jones 13th CD Carl R. Tilghman, III and Curtis Todd Tilghman to Michael Lee Asbridge and wife, Patti Asbridge – 10th CD Matt Smelser to Jason Taylor – 2nd CD John E. Anderson and Jimmy Anderson to John W. Tucker, III and Kathryn Tucker – Milan Michael W. McCoy and wife, Sharon L. McCoy to James M. Hughes and

wife, Ashleigh A. Hughes – Medina Billie E. Stephens to Jeremy Qualls and wife, Cassie Qualls – 7th CD

Marriages David Danner Dowdy of Milan and Whitney Brooke Davidson of Milan Brandon Edward Corbin of Bradford and Amanda Faith Rochelle Hufstedler of Bradford THANKSGIVING MEAL - Friday, November 22nd, parents, grandparents and other visitors were welcomed into the Dyer School cafeteria to share a Thanksgiving meal with the children.Donnie Cox, visits with Sierra Lee, and Sunny Green during the meal.

CAFETERIA STAFF - A big thanks to Mrs. Glynis Dexter and her staff for all the hard work they do all school year to feed all of Dyer School’s children. The staff served 391 children and 240 visitors during the school’s Thanksgiving meal held November 22nd.

Dexter visits with Jennifer McCaig Cox during the meal.

FAMILY MEAL - Jason and Christy Cooper enjoyed the Thanksgiving meal with their son, Jacob.

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