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State Rep. Curtis Halford

State Rep. Halford seeking re-election Curtis Halford (R) of Dyer, TN is announcing that he will seek re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives.

Halford stated, “My family and I are grateful for the tremendous outpouring of support and encouragement we have received during this process. We are humbled by the overwhelmingly positive comments sent our way. It will be my great pleasure to continue to serve the people of Carroll and Gibson counties.”

While serving in the 108th General Assembly, Halford serves as Chairman of the House Agricultural/Natural Resources Committee and as Vice Chairman of the Sub Committee to the Joint Senate and House Government Operations Committee.

Additionally, Halford serves as a member of the House Government Operations Committee, the Sub-committee to Agriculture/Natural Resources Committee, and the Calendar and Rules Committee. see page 3

Dyer board to apply of THDA Home Grant The City of Dyer Board of Mayor and Alderpersons voted to apply for a THDA Home Grant, approved repairs for water treatment equipment and the purchase of fire department equipment when they met in regular session, Monday, February 10, 2014. Those present were Mayor Chris Younger, Alderpersons Judy Baker, Richard Reed, Belinda Oliver, Robert Johnson, Bitsy Gilliland, Joe Gathings, and Marilyn Williamson.

Alderman Michael Barron was not present. The city attorney was present.

Mayor Younger presented to the board information about the THDA Home Grant. The city can apply for up to $500,000 and there are no matching funds required; this is a 100-percent grant. In contrast to previous Home grants, this program will pay up to $40,000 for renovations to homes to bring them up to see page 3

Taylor McKinney

McKinney signs with Columbia

CHILDREN ESCAPE BURNING HOME - Fire Prevention Week education paid off for three children last week when a fire broke out in their home. Fourteen-year old John Austin Cunningham (center) smelled smoke and went to the back of the house to investigate. When he discovered black smoke he quickly located his younger brother and sister, Braeden and Highland and got them safely out of the house. He went to the neighbor next door and called 911. (photo by Lori Cathey)

Dyer teen safely evacuates siblings from burning house

BY LORI CATHEY The quick thinking of 14-year old John Austin Cunningham saved the lives of his brother, sister and the family cat during a house fire Friday afternoon on College Street in Dyer. The Cunningham kids were home watching TV around 2 p.m. when John Austin thought he smelled smoke. He went to the back room to check on it and when he opened the door, heat and thick black smoke came rushing out into his face. He quickly shut the door and ran to get his younger brother and sister out of the burning house. He took them next door and called 911. His quick actions saved 11-year old sister Highland Cunningham and eight year old brother Braeden.

When Dyer Fire Department arrived they found flames coming from the back door and windows.

There was thick black smoke coming from the roof. All the glass windows in the house and front door were already black from the smoke and heat.

Captain Bryan Cathey said there was no car at home but there was a child’s toy in the front yard so he went to check to see if anyone was home.

He found the front storm door close but the wood door behind it was open. He radioed dispatch and told them there may be kids still in the house. Dyer firefighters Brandon Rudd and Thomas O’Daniel were putting on their turnout gear and air packs to get ready to try a rescue attempt. The next-door neighbor then told Captain Cathey everyone was out of the house. The three kids were all safe and in her house. At that time Gibson County Medic 4 Paramedic Cory Pierce and EMT Adam King went to the neighbors to be sure the kids had no smoke inhalation or burns.

Firefighter O’Daniel and Captain Cathey went around the house and attacked the fire while firefighter Brandon Rudd supplied them with see page 10

Major overhaul set for GCHS football stadium, ballfields

BY CRYSTAL BURNS The Gibson County Special School District board voted last Thursday to move forward with Phase 2 of construction to its athletic facilities at Gibson County High School.

Terry Cunningham, the district’s Director of Finance and Operations, recommended that the board give Lashlee-Rich the green light to bid out the second phase, which includes a major overhaul to the GCHS football stadium and renovations to the baseball/softball field concession stand.

The board wants to switch the home and visitor side and add seating to both at the football stadium. Home fans would gain 400 seats for a total of 1,000, and visitors would gain 250 seats for a total of 500.

Cunningham estimated the cost at $360,000 but said the band director has requested adding seats vertically instead of horizontally, which will cost an additional $30,000.

Phase 2 also includes building a press box on the new home side; adding fencing, gates, and a ticket booth near the field house, which is currently being renovated; demolishing a three-bay shed and replacing it with a canopy top to be located near the equine center; and enclosing fuel tanks and installing a garage door.

Cunningham said a major reason for moving forward was to give Lashlee-Rich, the Construction Manager,

time to get bids and a Guaranteed Maximum Price back to the board in March so the project can be completed this year. He said the district has the money for the see page 3

STADIUM PLANS - Greer Lashlee (right), president of Lashlee-Rich, and Billy Hill showed Gibson County Special School District board members plans for a major renovation to the Gibson County High School football stadium. When the Pioneers kick off the 2014 season, home fans will sit in the stands facing the highway, and visiting fans will face the school.

BY LORI CATHEY Gibson County High School senior baseball player Taylor McKinney made his college plans official Wednesday afternoon at Gibson County High School. McKinney signed a scholarship to continue his baseball career at Columbia State Community College in Columbia.

The hard-hitting senior said he is looking forward to playing for Coach Mike Corn and the Chargers.

McKinney said of Columbia State, “I felt like it was the right place for me to start my college baseball career.

They have a very successful baseball program, it is close to home and I love winning.”

McKinney, a four-year starter, finished last season with a batting average of .391, on base percentage see page 8

Kenton board meets The Kenton Board of Mayor and Alderpersons met on Tuesday, February 11, 2014. Among the board topics discussed by the board were a resident’s drainage problem, use of the city’s gym, enrolling in an ‘811’ program and selling properties given to the city.

Present for the meeting were Mayor Virginia Davidson, alderpersons Delores Agee, Tim Johns, Wade Simpson, Sarah Skinner, Faye Sharp and Angie Taylor and City Recorder Shayna Jackson.

Sherry Dvorak, a resident of Tilghman Street, came before the board asking what the city planned to do about a drainage problem and damage to her property.

The problem was addressed a year ago and Dvorak is still waiting to hear from the board about the city plans to correct the problem. Because the project involves sections of Alamo and Tilghman Streets, the board decided that the city should consult an engineer. Johns made a motion to allow the mayor to see page 3

Page 2 The Tri-City Reporter, Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Insight & Opinion Whose day is it anyway?

Clayburn Peeples reports: So which is the correct way to spell the name of the federal holiday we celebrated Monday? Is it “Presidents’ Day,” or is it “President’s Day?” Or just plain “Presidents Day?” Well, if you guessed “none of the above” you are correct, because, strictly speaking, and officially speaking as well, it is called, “Washington’s Birthday.”

That’s according to the legislation that created it back in the 1800’s, and that’s according to the 1968 legislation that turned it into a Monday holiday. It’s called Washington’s Birthday.

This, even though its official date, the third Monday in February, will never fall on his actual birthday, February 22, and even though everyone calls it Presidents’ Day. Tennessee even officially refers to it as Presidents’ Day. What gives?

Well, it’s sort of an interesting story, going back all the way to Washington’s actual time in office. Today, to many people, George Washington is just a picture on a dollar bill, but while in office, he was so popular and revered he could probably have made himself king if he had wanted to. Many, in that long ago age hoped he would. He was a towering figure, both literally and figuratively, easily the preeminent and most

was appropriate for the celebration was finally put to rest in 1879 when President Rutherford B. Hayes declared February 22 to be a holiday in the District of Columbia to celebrate the birthday of President George Washington.

By this time several states were observing his birthday as a state holiday, and some had added Lincoln’s birthday as an additional holiday, and in 1885, Washington’s Birthday became an official federal holiday all over the nation, joining the 4th of July, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas as the nation’s only official holidays.

Federal holidays, however, only apply to federal employees. States do not have to observe them, nor do businesses.

Furthermore, states can observe them any way they wish and call them whatever they choose to. With Washington’s Birthday, however, everyone was in favor of, and celebrated it.

And that’s the way things stayed until 1968. That’s when the 90th Congress created a uniform system of federal Monday holidays.

They voted to shift Veterans’ Day, Memorial Day and Washington’s Birthday to Mondays. Three years later, in 1971, the law took effect and Washington’s Birthday was observed as a holiday

popular man of the age.

And people began celebrating his birthday his final year in office, 1796, with galas and parades and extravaganzas. As time went on, these celebrations became bigger and bigger until only the 4th of July rivaled them in size. There was a bit of confusion, however, as to just when his birthday was.

Washington was born in 1732, and at that time, England and its colonies had not yet adopted the Gregorian calendar most of the rest of the world had.

They still counted years and days according to the Julian calendar which, by 1732, was between ten and eleven days out of whack.

Washington was born February 11 under that calendar.

In 1752, however, England and the colonies converted to the Gregorian calendar. That meant they had to move dates up 11 days, and this changed the date of Washington’s birth from the 11th to the 22nd of the month.

You think that’s confusing? So did people back then. So much so that some refused to go along with it for years and years, and some towns celebrated Washington’s birthday on the 11th of February and others on the 22nd. The argument over which date

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presidents (Harrison, Feb. 9, and Reagan, Feb. 6) added to the holiday.

So what we’ve ended up with is a holiday set aside to celebrate the birthday of perhaps our greatest, certainly our noblest president, truly the father of our country, and that holiday never, ever gets celebrated on his actual birthday, and to add insult to injury, that holiday is never referred to by his name.

And it is known primarily for sales and merchandising.

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Kenton board meets from page 1 call an engineer to evaluate the problem and see what needs to be done to fix it.

Sharp informed the board that the city had been contacted regarding the use of the gym for activities by individuals from both counties. She stated that due to heating cost and for liability reasons, the city should limit the use of the gym to schools. She made a motion to only allow Kenton School to use the gym. The motion was approved.

Nathan Spencer presented the board with information from TAUD about an ‘811’ program. For a yearly fee of $450, the city will be able to connect faster and have a better response time when placing a TN One Call. The city will gave access to online mapping and free safety training is made available to the city.

Simpson made a motion to enroll in the ‘811’ program.

The motion was approved.

Spencer also reported that the part to fix the static mixer will cost $7,042 and

$950 to install and will take a least three weeks for the part delivery. Johns made a motion to order the needed part and to allow Gentry to install it. The motion was approved with al in favor.

Johns made a motion to allow the mayor to schedule a meeting with First State Bank regarding a debit card machine for City Hall. The motion was approved.

Simpson made a motion for the city to sell three properties that were given to the city by Gibson and Obion Counties. One is located on East Taylor Street and two are located on Gibbs Street. The board all voted in favor.

Johns made a motion to pass Resolution 2014-1, a proposal to apply for a 2014 Small Cities Block Grant for sewer improvement.

The motion was approved with all in favor.

Simpson made a motion to approve the water adjustment made for leaks in the amount of $221 in the month of January. The motion was approved.

Sharp made a motion for the city to donate a total of $2,000 to the Summer Park & Recreation League, to be made in four monthly payment s of $500. The motion was approved.

Simpson made a motion to let bids for the mowing of the city park and property adjacent to the park on 413 West College Street and to let bids for paving and the bids will be opened on March 4, 2014. The motion was approved.

Johns made a motion to let bids on tearing down and cleaning of the burned house located on West Taylor Street. Bids will be opened March 4, 2014. The motion was approved.

Mayor Davidson dismissed Alderwoman Angie Taylor as Police Commissioner.

Resident Regina Ellison had a complaint regarding the leaves in her ditch.

Spencer stated that there were several problems with the leaf machine this year but he would check on the property.

Pages from the Past 10 YEARS AGO February 19, 2004 Student drug testing, a greenhouse at the high school, and next year’s calendar were among the topics of GCSSD board member meeting last week. All board members were present when the board met at Dyer School. Each member voted in favor of a new policy to allow drug testing of students within the system. The new policy was approved on the first of two readings.

A devastating fire couldn’t stop one Kenton restaurateur.

An electrical fire swept through Scott’s Dairy Bar

in Kenton last March 31st completely destroying the restaurant. But owner Scott Whitworth didn’t let the loss of his business get him down and began planning for a bigger and better restaurant.

25 YEARS AGO February 16, 1989 The following quote was written 100 years ago—from the first minutes of Dyer Fruit Box Manufacturing Company; “Feb. 18, 1889, Dyer, TN. The citizens of Dyer and vicinity this day met for a purpose of organizing a fruit box manufacturing company. The meeting was organized by electing Dr.

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California, quickly spread across the country, and by the 1980’s had become ubiquitous everywhere.

Since the 1971 date change, there have been at least two attempts to officially change the name to “Presidents’ Day,” to honor all presidents, but to no avail. And let’s face it, some of them were less than honorable.

There have also been efforts to add President Lincoln’s name to the holiday, again without success, and so far, no one has tried to get our other two February birthday

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on the third Monday of February, as it has ever since.

At the time, some wanted to change the name of the holiday to Presidents’ Day, but the Virginia delegation pitched a fit, so the holiday remained, officially at least, “Washington’s Birthday.”

So why don’t we call it that then? Well, it seems that the very next year some enterprising merchants discovered that they sold more at “Presidents’ Day” sales than they did at “Washington’s Birthday” sales, and the concept, starting in Texas and

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A.A. Davidson, chairman and C.O. Ewell, secretary.

W.J. Davidson offered the following resolution which was passed: “Resolved by the subscribers that we go into the organization of an association by the adoption of a Constitution and election of officers for the purpose of erecting a fruit and vegetable box factory at Dyer in Gibson County, TN – to be incorporated under the name of Dyer Fruit Box Manufacturing Company.”

50 YEARS AGO February 20, 1964 Three students have been named “Top Honor Students” of the 1964 graduating class of Kenton High School.

Each having maintained a high school average of 96, Larry Hue Duren, Angela Arlene smith, and Billye Annette Wainscott have tied for first place in the senior class.

Nine students and three adults from Dyer attended the 8th annual Research Science Tour, “Career Day,” sponsored by the West Tennessee HeartAssociation, Memphis Heart Association, in cooperation with the University of Tennessee School of Medicine, Baptist Hospital and the Leboneur Children’s Hospital, on Sunday afternoon. Attending from Dyer were Miss Judy Griffin, Miss Anita Raines, Miss Mary Joe Robinson, Miss Joyce Edmundson, Jimmy Black, Robbie Barkley, James Howard Davidson, Wilson Fesmire, Mrs. H.D. Fesmire and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Thomas Barkley and Robert Baird of Yorkville.

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The end of an era: A tribute to Dr. Jack continued from last week

BY DOUG DUNCAN On many occasions Dr. Jack would call the drug store and ask what a certain antibiotic would cost a patient, not to the penny but just a general idea, comparing the price of one drug vs a more expensive drug. He always did what was best for his patients, but he always was concerned about the cost and which medicine was best for that particular patient. Many times, if a 10-day treatment might not be necessary, he would give enough for 5-6 days, then tell them they could get “about a half more” if they weren’t over their illness. He knew when a 10-day treatment was needed and when it wasn’t. I know many of you can testify to his calling you at home after he’d seen you in the office, just “to check on you and see how you were doing.” He was in the office all day on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday; he tried to take off on Wednesday, but was often in during the mornings.

On Saturdays, he was in the office in the morning, trying to get out close to noon, but that didn’t always work.

Then on Sundays, he went to the office before church, but he always got out in time to attend First Methodist Church in Kenton where he was a faithful member. He was the type of person whose life reflected the servant attitude of Jesus Christ, who came to serve rather than be served.

Dr. Jack was so unselfish, not only of his material possessions, but more importantly his time. As I think back, and grow older, I know how much a sacrifice Laverne, Patricia, and Alden made as well in sharing their husband and father with the rest “of us.” I just don’t remember him taking a week off at one time for vacation; he may have taken a day or so from time to time, but not an extended time.

Another thing I remember about Dr. Jack is how the simple things in life pleased him, how he didn’t require much of people, how he was satisfied with whatever people did for him. And believe me, if you did something for Dr. Jack, he was very appreciative of whatever you gave him or a nice word you may have spoken on his behalf. Just like Laverne, Dr. Jack had excellent tastes and appreciated the more special things in life. I found out after I first opened my store in Dyer that he liked Oak Hall Men’s store in Memphis, a very fine men’s store in east Memphis. I made a habit of getting him a Christmas gift

certificate from Oak Hall; I’m not sure when he took the time to redeem it!

Just as he appreciated maybe the finer things, he was just as pleased with the simpler things in life.

After Laverne died, he and I probably became even closer as he was alone. They had such a great marriage and were so close to each other, that her death left a great void in his life. During this time, he would often come to my house in Dyer to shoot pool. I had a pool table and he loved to get away and just enjoy a good game of pool. Dr. Jack was a very handsome and caring man, and had some “special friends” in his life that cared for him greatly after Laverne’s passing.

One of the simpler things that Dr. Jack really liked was a particular Timex watch.

It was the Indiglo watch, having a lighted dial when you pressed on the side. He got one from me at the drug store, and many times when I talked to him at the office, he would kiddingly say “let me check what time it is1” Dr. Jack had that watch on when he passed away at the Veterans Home in Humboldt, April 12, 1997. He was born July 29, 1916. Dr. Jack’s daughter, Patricia, was so very kind to give me that watch. I remember it so well, and I still have that watch today.

Dr. Jack never charged local pastors for an office visit, no matter the denomination. He felt they were God’s men and he was so good to all of them. Likewise, he was very compassionate to those who were poor, or down on their luck, and often didn’t charge them as well, or told them to “pay a little when you can.” Once when I was talking to him about that, and he shunned being praised for the good things he did, he told me to look up Psalms 41:1-2, “Blessed is he that considereth the poor, the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble. The Lord will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth, and thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies.”

I think this passage describes Dr. Jack perfectly.

As I said earlier, Dr. Jack’s life was a sermon within itself. He didn’t flaunt his faith or religion but rather lived it, a goal that’s worthy for all people.

Patricia shared with me that as a child, she remembers him going to the office the first thing in the morning, then coming home for maybe a 30 minute lunch, then back to the office, then home between 6 and 7 p.m. for supper, then

he and Dr. Gray would stay in the office seeing patients till 9 p.m. or so. She also recalled the day that they had pretty much moved everything into the new office, and after Dr. Jack came home that night, he took Patricia and Laverne down to see the “new office.”

This was before Alden was born, making it around 1951.

Patricia also remembers there was an old movie theatre behind the office, a pretty dilapidated building; this was the site where the garage was later built.

This brings to mind “the back porch!” How many of you can remember calling Dr. Jack and if you were really sick, or it was a real emergency, he would say “come on now and come to the back porch1” It was a screened it porch and was pretty cold in the winter!

I can remember taking one of my kids to the “back porch” and when I got there, maybe a couple other people were there as well! He’d open the back door, and get people in and out as quickly as he could. I can tell you, if Dr. Jack told you to come to the “back porch” that was quite an honor in those days, you knew you were special!

Dr. Jack knew when his days of practicing medicine were drawing close to the end. I had given him a particular gift one year at Christmas, it was a “country doctor” plaque, had his name on the bottom. He called me one Saturday and asked me to come by his house that afternoon. I will never forget that day, we talked a while in his home; then as I was leaving he went outside with me and opened the trunk of his car. Inside the trunk was the “Dr. plaque” I had given him, which had hung in his office. He wanted to give it back to me for me to have. I can tell you even now that day still brings tears to my eyes. I have that plaque hanging in a very special place to this day.

A lot of people knew how close I was to Dr. Jack. I will never forget the day that June Jones, operator of Spanish Charm beauty salon next to the drug store in Dyer, walked in the drug store and told me she had something for me.

She had bought a small table that sat alongside a chair at an auction of Dr. Jack’s things.

June was so kind and generous and bought that for me to have, it too has a prominent place in our home.

Young, old, rich, poor, black, white, it made no difference to Dr. Jack. He had the utmost care, concern and compassion for people from all walks of life. He literally gave his life for the welfare of others. I still hear people say even today “I sure do miss Dr. Jack”, and I

State Rep. Halford from page 1 Halford was appointed by Speaker Beth Harwell in 2013 to serve as a member of the National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL) where he is a member of the Environment Standing Committee.

Locally, he is a member of the Gibson County Planning Commission. He is also a former Member of the Board of Carey Counseling Peer Support Group.

Halford is a former member of the Gibson County Commission, where he served six years before being elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives in 2009. He is a Veteran of the United States Air Force Reserve.

Halford supports efforts to restrain government spending and is an opponent of increased taxes. With his help Tennessee has been able to pass a balanced budget unanimously while lowering the overall amount of the budget. Tennessee continues to enjoy one of the best credit ratings in all of the fifty states. An avid outdoorsman, Halford supports our Second Amendment freedoms and is a member of the National Rifle Association in good standing. He is pro-life and has been honored with the endorsement of Tennessee Right to Life in previous campaigns.

He is pro-business/small

business having received the endorsement of the National Federation of Independent Businesses.

Representative Halford has been instrumental in obtaining continued funding for Carroll Academy, a school for at-risk students in Carroll county as well as funding for the new Carroll County 1,000 Acre Recreational Lake. He was also influential in helping to obtain several million dollars in Community Economic Development grants for downtown development/ redevelopment for the cities of Trenton, Milan and Humboldt in Gibson County and Huntingdon in Carroll County.

Several other cities received Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) for water and sewer rehabilitation projects.

After redistricting took place Halfords’ district was enlarged with the addition of the towns of Atwood and McLemoresville and surrounding areas. Halford said, “I look forward to meeting and serving these new constituents in Atwood and McLemoresville. I intend to represent them to the best of my ability, just as I have the other good folks of Carroll and Gibson counties.”

“We appreciate Curtis Halford’s hard work for the citizens of Carroll and Gibson counties. I certainly

look forward to his continued great service in the House of Representatives,” said Representative Gerald McCormick, House Republican Majority Caucus Leader. “He is a man of great integrity and the folks of the 79th District have solid representation in Curtis Halford.”

In a personal statement Representative Halford said, “I continue to be incredibly fulfilled serving the people of the 79the District in the Tennessee General Assembly. This has been the greatest opportunity ever afforded to me, but there is still much work to be done to make all communities in Carroll and Gibson Counties the best possible in the state of Tennessee. I have had the opportunity to work on many issues of importance to my district and I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know and serve countless constituents throughout the process. I appreciate the support and look forward to running for re-election this year.”

Please contact Representative Halford with questions or for assistance with state services. You may reach his legislative office in Nashville at 1-800-449-8366 extension 17478 or you may contact him in Dyer at 731487-5486 or e-mail him at rep.curtis.halford@capitol. tn.gov

can assure you I miss him as well. Hardly a day goes by that I don’t think of him, some of the talks we had, the phone conversations.He was something else to say the least!! I have many reminders of him in our home, and just the utmost respect for him. He was a devoted physician and family man. I know Heaven is a much greater place after he entered there in April of 1997. He was an example to all of us who knew and loved him.

Thank you Patricia for your insight and encouragement in my writing this, for your help with the dates, and the special things you shared as a daughter he loved very much.

I remember your expertise as a piano student as you were growing up, and now you continue your love for music at Rhodes College in Memphis. He loved Alden equally and granddaughter Esther was “the apple of his eye.” What a talent Esther has in voice and piano. He was so proud of her and her accomplishments.

A special “thank you” to Charles Cathey for touching up a couple of these photos.

I have written this spontaneously and I know there are many things I have left out, many things I could have said about him that I didn’t, but somehow I think that’s how he liked things. He didn’t do things for recognition, but I know he has a “mansion in glory.”

With God’s forgiveness and His salvation available to us through our belief and trust in Jesus Christ, I plan to see you there my dear friend Dr. Jack!

FATHER AND SON DOCTORS - Dr. Alden ‘Jack’ Harrelson Gray (left) and his father Dr. Abner Harrelson Gray practiced for many in years together in Kenton.

Major overhaul from page 1 upgrades.

Cunningham is also ready to turn Lashlee-Rich loose on the baseball/softball concession stand. He said the work would cost roughly $47,000, and Lashlee-Rich has guaranteed it can complete the renovation in four weeks.

The board approved C u n n i n g h a m ’ s recommendations by a 5-0 vote. Treva Maitland attended the meeting electronically; Greg Morris and Charles Scott were absent.

Board members also approved a $63,400 bid from JC Education to purchase furniture for the 11-classroom addition underway at South Gibson County High School in Medina.

Anessa Ladd, the district’s grant writer, gave her annual update to the board.

Since establishing a grant office in 2004, the Gibson County school system has been awarded 42 grants for a total of $8.2 million.

The district received about

$700,000 in new grant funding in 2013-14 and $2.3 million in existing grant funding.

Grant programs currently in place include FEMA safe spaces at Dyer and Yorkville Elementary, an abstinence program, a Focus Grant at Spring Hill, 21st Century Afterschool, peer tutoring at both high schools, and a student ticket subsidy for after-school programs.

Ladd said the Abstinence Grant has served 941 students in grades six through eight, and a total of 169 students are enrolled in the 21st Century Afterschool centers located in Dyer, Kenton, Rutherford, Spring Hill, and Yorkville.

Seven peer tutors are currently employed at GCHS and SGCHS and have tutored 172 students, and 134 students attended the Nutcracker Ballet in Jackson thanks to the ticket subsidy grant.

The district is applying for a Community Gardens grant for Rutherford Elementary and a PeyBack Foundation Grant for Dyer, Yorkville, Kenton, and Spring Hill schools.

Dyer board to apply from page 1 code. Mayor Younger asked the board to approve the resolution when it appeared later in the meeting under new business.

In Department Reports, Fire Chief Roger Worrell reported to the board that the Insurance Service Office would be in Dyer on April 30 to evaluate Dyer for a revised ISO rating. They last came in the 1980s.

Worrell also asked the board to approve the purchase of approximately $6,840 for four sets of turnout gear.

These funds are in the budget.

Worrell also asked the board to authorize him to solicit bids for a thermal imaging camera. The fire department currently has an aging thermal imaging camera; it will be placed on a secondary pumper.

The new camera is in the budget.

Baker made a motion to approve up to $7,000 for four sets of turnout gear.

Baker also made a motion to authorize Chief Worrell to solicit bids for a thermal imaging camera. Both motions were approved with all in favor.

Assistant Police Chief Rodney Wilkins informed the board that Kenton’s Chief of Police had looked at the fully outfitted surplus police car, but has not yet made an offer.

Water Superintendent Randy Gregory asked the board to approve the purchase of a replacement lime auger machine for the water plant. The existing machine is broken.

Williamson made a motion to approve up to $400 for the purchase of a lime auger machine. The motion was approved.

Gregory stated that in this extraordinarily cold weather, a problem has been discovered at the Number 7 well. The cover doesn’t fit quite right and a valve cracked due to the cold weather. G&C Supply has the best price at $775.

Williamson made a motion to authorize the purchase of a replacement valve for the Number 7 for $775. The motion was approved.

Gregory reported that Labtronix would be in Dyer on February 11 or 12 to perform annual calibration and maintenance on the

testing equipment at the water and sewer plant.

Gregory noted that the cost has increased since last year.

The water plant will be $615 and the wastewater plant will cost $500.

Williamson made the motion to approve $1,115 to Labtronix for annual calibration at the Water & Wastewater Plants.

Mayor Younger asked Gregory if there are other options for calibration.

Gregory stated that they might want to investigate other options; the cost increased by $65 this year.

Gregory said Labtronix has always done a good job and has discovered problems before they became issues.

Labtronix also puts new tubing in the chlorine analyzer when they service it.

Additionally, the calibration fluid used when testing the turbidimeter costs $100 and that cost is included in Labtronix’s fees.

The motion to approve $1,115 for calibration from Labtronix was approved with all in favor.

Baker asked Gregory if repairs were needed to the Number 7 well housing.

Gregory believes that some minor repairs can be undertaken with no cost to the city. Mayor Younger stated that there is trouble with the outlets in the well housing; this prevents placing a heater or heat lamp in the housing. Gregory said during the storms following Hurricane Ike, the well housing was blown off and the electrical service was damaged. Higdon Electric estimated that running a new line into the housing and installing a receptacle and light will cost $275.

A motion was made by Williamson to authorize up to $275 for Higdon Electric to repair electrical service in the Number 7 well housing.

The motion carried.

In Committee Reports, Public Safety Committee Chairperson Baker reported to the board that she has talked to Chief Lindsey and that he and the officers are working together to develop a drawing and plans for the Police Department to move into the old City Hall building. Baker will coordinate with Building Committee Chairperson Gilliland and schedule a meeting when plans are complete.

Street and Maintenance Committee Chairman Johnson informed the board that the vendor cannot access the Coke machine since the doors to the city shop are now locked. He also stated that there have been some problems when deliveries are made. He asked that the door to the city shop be unlocked.

Gilliland suggested that a sign be placed on the door with a number to call.

Water and Sewer Committee Chairperson Williamson asked the board to approve the purchase of some e-coli testing supplies.

Williamson made a motion to approve the purchase of e-coli testing supplies for $764.45 (freight included).

The motion was approved.

In addressing old business, Johnson made a motion to pass on its second and final reading, Ordinance 2014220, an Ordinance to Amend the Dyer Municipal Code concerning the location of city board meetings. The motion was approved.

New business brought before the board included a motion made by Robert Johnson to adopt Resolution 2014-206, a resolution to apply for a THDA HOME grant. The motion carried.

Baker made a motion to pass on its first reading, Ordinance 2014-221, an ordinance to change the zoning classification of certain property from R-1 to B-1. The motion was approved.

A motion was made Gilliland to pass on its first reading, Ordinance 2014-222, an ordinance to amend Title 18, Chapter 1 of the Dyer Municipal Code concerning the leak adjustment policy. The motion was approved.

City Recorder Nathan Reed asked that the board approve some additional funds for the purchase of the tapping machine and smoke machine; freight and shipping was not included on the original estimate, even though Wastewater Superintendent Caton specifically asked that all charges be included on the estimate.

Williamson made a motion to approve $3,785 for the purchase of a smoke machine and a tapping machine. The motion was approve.

Baker asked the board for see page 10

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TINLEY TURN ONE - Tinley Blackburn celebrated her first birthday on January 16th. She is the daughter of Justin and Mandy Blackburn of Rutherford and the little sister of Drayden.

Bethpage By Joyce Brown The sun was finally shining on Sunday. We counted several missing from church due to sicknesses. We pray they will soon be feeling better.

We had three birthdays to celebrate this week: Kenny Patterson, Tracy Griggs and Britni Fletcher.

Tina and Janice opened morning worship with ‘People Need the Lord’ and our call to worship was ‘Holy Ground.’

There was a large group of Preacher’s Pals and I don’t remember what Bro. Jeff talked to them about, but I hope they remember. He preached from the 73rd Psalm and Hebrews on the subject ‘God Makes Us Certain.’

We are certain that God holds us up, God guides us, God receives us to glory, and God strengthens us.

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The Allen Stephens family came to join the fellowship at Bethpage and we are so thankful for that. We welcome them into our church family.

Bro. Jeff’s night message was ‘Dwelling in the Secret Place of the Most High.’ His scripture references were from Psalms 91, John 15, Romans 3, Gal 2, Eph 1, Phil 1, Colossians 2, and a couple of more that I missed.

He preached really good sermons for our strength and life lessons.

Our GA group will meet next Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m. at the church. We welcome your girls to come be a part of this good training and fun time.

Next Sunday Bethpage is having a special service during the worship hour. We will have a dinner following the service featuring Jenkins’ Bar-B-Q and sides with drinks and dessert. You are cordially invited to join us.

Following the meal, we will have a short program and burn our equipment note. We are praising God for blessing us in this way. There will be no night service.

As the body of Christ, we don’t exist for ourselves but for Christ and for one another, for a world that has lost all hope.

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Chad Murray read a thank you card from the Marvin family. He spoke of many things from the session meeting. Youth will be in charge of the flowerbeds and landscaping.

We are planning to have 5th Sunday singings and are interested in groups that might sing for us. The Chad Cunningham family lost their home in fire on Friday and the church voted to give them a donation.

Happy anniversary was sung to Mike and Julia Cardwell.

For our call to worship, Bro. Chris asked the youth who would be attending the ‘Acquire the Fire’ youth conference at Nashville Municipal Auditorium this weekend and for each tell why they wanted to go.

They spoke of their last year’s experience calling it ‘awesome.’ 27 hours of drama and worship gets your attention so you want to let everyone know you are so in tune to what God has to show you for the weekend, and draws you closer to each other.

Jan McGregor had charge of our children’s sermon with a story about the life of Louie Zamperini who started out being involved in running for the U.S. Olympic team in 1936. In 1941 when we were invaded by Japan he joined the air corp. He was a bomber who was shot down and spent 60 days on the ocean. He was captured as a prisoner of war. After the war he heard Billy Graham and accepted Christ. He went back to Japan to confront

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the prison guards. She read from Luke 6 about loving your enemies. Our job is to forgive.

Bro. Chris told story of a lady who on the week before Valentine’s Day had three dreams about the gift she would receive. As she told her husband each dream she asked what they meant, and he replied, you will know on Valentine’s Day.’ One was a new gold necklace, one a pearl necklace, and one a diamond necklace.

On Valentine’s Day she received a book titled ‘The Meaning of Dreams.’

Bro. Chris sermon was ‘What Love Is How to Love Others That You Are Loved” from 1 John 4:7-11.

We must know God to love others in a Christlike manner. We all need to feel love and appreciation. The song, ‘Jesus loves me, The Bible tells me so’ is 100 percent true. No one will ever love you like God. God gives us the opportunity of eternal life with him.

On Sunday night we enjoyed an elegant dinner in our dining hall decorated for Valentine’s Day. We then moved to the sanctuary for a time of memories.

Our master of ceremonies was Logan Raham who did a fantastic job. Dylan and Michelle, Steve and Jan, Kenny and Phyllis, and Mike and Julia played the Newlywed Game. Everyone was laughing, even those participating. It was a fun time for all in attendance.

Thanks to all who made our Sunday night a special time.

Keely Mill By Diane Hamlin Our Sunday school hour began with the hymn ‘Follow On.’ Mike Fields opened us in prayer.

We all dismissed to our classes. Christy Skelton opened the adult class in prayer before doing a good job teaching us our lesson ‘Our Savior: Crucified!’ from John 19:23-42. After Jesus’ arrest and trials, He received the sentence of death when Pilate handed Him over to be crucified. Diane Hamlin closed us in prayer.

Our Sunday morning worship hour began with Elaine Fields playing the piano and Mike Fields and the church choir leading us in our offertory hymn ‘When I See the Blood.’ Scott Fields opened services in prayer.

Bro. Steve welcomed everyone and made our announcements.

Smiles, hugs and handshakes were shared and welcomed during our time of meet and greet with our church family and visitors. We thank the Lord for our visitors.

Bro. Steve led in prayer over our services. The church choir led the congregation in the hymns ‘O How I Love Jesus’ and ‘In My Heart There Rings a Melody.’Bro. Steve blessed us with our special music ‘Sweeter As

the Days Go By.’ Children’s church was dismissed to Jennifer Fields.

Bro. Steve delivered our morning message ‘Church Worship’ from 2 Chronicles 5. Mike Fields dismissed services in prayer as the hymn ‘Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling’ was sung.

We wish a happy birthday this week to Frances Powell and Dorsie Rook.

Our Discipleship Training hour began with the hymn ‘Yield Not to Temptation.’

Mike Fields opened us in prayer before teaching us our lesson ‘Words of Jesus Christ’ from Luke 17:5. Our Sunday night worship hour began with the hymn ‘Our Best.’

Bro. Steve welcomed everyone and we began our prayer request time. Scott Fields led us in prayer over all our requests. Mike Fields led the congregation in the hymns ‘I Am Resolved’ and ‘Work, for the Night Is Coming.’ Bro. Steve delivered our message ‘Six Words of Character’ from Psalm 19:7-14. Stephen Fields dismissed services in prayer as the hymn ‘His Way With Thee’ was sung.

Read your Bibles, pray and rejoice in the Lord always.

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DRAYDEN TURNS FIVE - Drayden Blackburn celebrated his 5th birthday on February 17. He is the son of Justin and Mandy Blackburn of Rutherford and the older brother of Tinley Blackburn.

Mason Hall FCE Club The Mason Hall Family and Community Education Club met recently at the community center. The center was decorated for Valentine’s Day. President Frances Allen welcomed 14 women, 5 men, 7 visitors and Obion County Extension agent, Benita Giffin.

After recitation of the club creed and Pledge of Allegiance, Mrs. Allen read the thought for the day, ‘Many a good man has failed because he had his wishbone where his backbone should have been.’

Bennie Patterson’s devotional was about love.

Mrs. Patterson read 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, ‘Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.’ Many people were remembered and lifted up in prayer. The Secretary report was read and approved.

Club members went over the clubs communications, shut-in visits, and social services. Mrs. Patterson had previously been designated by members to purchase a few necessities for the local school in the club’s name. The school was very grateful for the donation and members felt blessed by their ability to help.

Mrs. Allen went over the recent County Council meeting with the ladies.

She also mentioned a small mishap of a busted pipe.

The problem was quickly dealt with and there were no long lasting damages.

Mrs. Giffin’s program this month was titled, ‘Getting Your Affairs in Order.’

She informed the club of how important it is to have all papers and numbers together in case of an accident or death. She told how hard it is for family to search through papers while they are also grieving. One member told how her loved one left everything in order for her and how much of a relief it was.

The club meets the 1st Thursday of each month.

Visitors and new members are always welcome.

New Hope By Shirley Hooper Wednesday evening was our monthly business meeting, Richard Hartsfield, moderator.

Brother Corey Meggs spoke on ‘What it means to be grounded in the Gospel.’

He explained the message of the gospel is the key to salvation and to Christian living. Scriptures were I Corinthians 15:1-8, Psalm 32 and 51. God’s Word applies to our life. To grow in Christian faith we must focus on the gospel of good news. We are saved by grace, we must live by grace.

Saturday evening we had many visitors attending the Nelons and McEwen’s singing. They are always our honored guests. We enjoyed the beauty of the gospel in sound.

Sunday morning Brother Terry Owens blessed us by singing, ‘The Anchor holds in spite of the storm.’

Brother Corey spoke on ‘the responsibility of church leaders.’ Scripture was I Timothy 3:8-14. The early church Deacons focused on

widows, those in need, and ministered to the saints. Do we serve God and live for him, or serve sin and live for self?

Sunday evening Brother Corey continued the study of Mark as we look at Christ’s crucifixion in chapter 15. The title was ‘A cross examination.’

Jesus felt no need to defend himself when He was questioned. Pilate could see no reason to kill Jesus, but everyone else crucify Him. As He hung on the cross, Christ prayed, ‘Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.’ The thief heard this and ask Jesus to remember him when he came into his kingdom.

Jesus said ‘Today you will be with me in Paradise.’

Please pray for our youth and their leaders, Patrick and Scarlett as they attend Student Life Conference in Memphis Friday, Feb. 21-22.

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Community Calendars 2ND DANCING WITH THE STARS Join us for a great night of dancing and entertainment at the 2nd Dancing with the Stars in Gibson County on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at 7 p.m. at the Milan Middle School Theater, 4040 Middle Rd., Milan, TN 38358. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door.

Advance tickets are available at: Victory 93.7, Milan Chamber of Commerce, Greater Gibson Co Chamber of Commerce (Trenton), Humboldt Chamber of Commerce, or the Carl Perkins Centers in Trenton or Humboldt. For more information, please call 731-855-4884 or 731-7847500. All proceeds will benefit the Gibson County Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse and is presented by the GC Volunteer Advisory Board of Directors Scheduled to compete are reining champions Chris and Terri Crider, Shelby Kee and partner, Mike Hicks and Leah Blackburn, Brandon and Amber Newman, Jamie and Ian Cochran and more. The Dyer Station Steppers will perform in exhibition.

CELEBRATE HEART MONTH WITH “BOOTS AND BLING” EVENT The West Tennessee Women’s Center and the West Tennessee Heart and Vascular Center at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital invite you to break out your cowgirl boots and kick up your heels for a girl’s night out! “Boots and Bling” on Friday, February 21 from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. will be a fun filled night of dancing at the Barn at Snider Farms at 1998 Denmark Jackson Road. There is no better way to keep heart-healthy than staying on the move and dancing the night away is a great form of exercise! The fun-loving Cardiology duo Dr. Antwan Robinson and Dr. Foluso Fakorede will also share educational information about ways to identify and prevent heart disease. Don’t miss this opportunity to have a good time and learn more about preventing the #1 killer of women, heart disease! Cost is $10 and to register call 731-512-1548.

GC DEMOCRATIC PARTY MEETING The Gibson County Democratic Party meeting is Thursday, February 20, 2014, 6:30 p.m.; Trenton City Hall - - Teapot Room. Mrs. Kathy Burris, candidate for Gibson County Trustee will be the guest speaker for the evening. Come and bring a friend.

MASON HALL NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MEETING The Mason Hall Neighborhood Watch will be having a meeting on Monday, Feb. 24 at the Mason Hall Community Center starting at 6:30 p.m.

GC DISTRICT BOARD MEETING The Gibson County District Board of Commissioners February meeting will be on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 5:30 p.m. at the district office.

KENTON SCHOOL ALUMNI REUNION The Kenton School Alumni Reunion Committee will meet Thursday, Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Kenton City Hall. Everyone interested in participating is welcome.

From the Preacher’s Desk One of the reasons given

by Edward Gibbons in his book “The Decline and fall of the Roman Empire” was the undermining of the dignity and sanctity of the home, which is the basis for human society. Everything is built around the home.

‘So goes the family, so goes the Nation.’ This has been quoted by many.

God gives us some choice words in Psalms 128; ‘Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in His ways. When you eat the labor of your hands, you shall be happy, and it shall be well with you. Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine.

Behold, thus shall the man be blessed who fears the Lord.’ Friends, as a people we are following very closely today what happened to ancient Rome.

I would like for you to be aware of some excerpts from an address given by Governor Ronald Reagan, a lover of history, especially that of the Roman Empire, at Eisenhower College, New York, 1969: ‘Rome had known a pioneer beginning not unlike our own pioneer heritage, and then entered into two centuries of greatness, reaching its pinnacle in the second of those centuries, going into the decline and collapse in the third. Yet, the sins of decay were becoming apparent in the latter years of that second century.’

It is written that there were vast increases in the number of the idle rich, and the idle poor. The latter (the idle poor) were put on a permanent dole, a welfare system not unlike our own.

As this system became permanent, the recipients of public largesse (welfare) increased in number. They organized into a political block with sizable power.

They were not hesitant about making their demands known.

Nor was the government hesitant about agreeing to their demands and with ever-increasing frequency.

Would-be emperors catered to them.

The great, solid middle class, Rome’s strength then as ours is today was taxed more and more to support a bureaucracy that kept growing larger, and even more powerful. Surtaxes were imposed upon incomes to meet emergencies. The government engaged in deficit spending. (NOTE: Our present debt today at 10:31 a.m., February 17, 2014 is $17, 295,372,918,117) The denarius, a silver coin similar to our half dollar, began to lose its silvery hue.

It took on a copper color as the government reduced the silver content.

‘Even then, Gresham’s

law was at work, because the real silver coin soon disappeared. It went into hiding.’

‘Military service was an obligation highly honored by the Romans. Indeed, a foreigner could win Roman citizenship simply by volunteering for service in the legions of Rome.’

But, with increasing affluence and opulence, the young men of Rome began avoiding this service, finding excuses to remain in the soft and sordid life of the city. They took to using cosmetics and wearing feminine-like hairdos and garments, until it became difficult, the historians tell us, to tell the sexes apart.

‘Among the teachers and scholars was a group called the Cynics whose number let their hair and beards grow, and who wore slovenly clothes,

By Jerry Bell and professed indifference to worldly goods as they heaped scorn on what they called ‘middle class value.’

The morals declined. It became unsafe to walk in the countryside or the city streets. Rioting was commonplace and sometimes whole sections of towns and cities were burned.

‘And, all the time, the twin diseases of confiscatory taxation and creeping inflation were waiting to deliver the death blow.’ ‘Then finally, all these forces overcame the energy and ambition of the middle-class.’

‘Rome fell.’ We are now approaching the end of our second century.’

Just a note to let you know that our debt has risen some 30 million dollars since I began to write this article about one hour ago.

‘ANNE OF GREEN GABLES’ THE MUSICAL OPENS THIS WEEKEND - Julia Proctor is Anne in Nite Lite Theatre’s production of ‘Anne of Green Gables.’ The musical takes place around the turn of the century, and brings the ‘Anne of Green Gables’ books to life.

The story opens with Anne at the train station waiting to be picked up and adopted by a family wanting to adopt a boy, not a girl. Come and see what happens, and how Avonlea is changed forever. Show dates are February 21 at 7 p.m., February 22 at 2 and 7 p.m., March 1 at 7 p.m., and March 2 at 2 p.m. All shows are at The Peabody High School Theater in Trenton.

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VALENTINE’S DAY - On February 12, the Bookworms had a special Valentine’s Day Story Time. The Bookworms were read the story “If You’ll Be My Valentine”

by Cynthia Rylant. The book follows a little boy as he creates special valentines for many different people, animals, and things around him. After the story, the Bookworms enjoyed a special heart designed cookie. Then each Bookworm colored some valentines of their own. All the Bookworms joined in on the Chicken Dance; and then Story Time ended with the Hokey Pokey. You can join the Bookworms on Wednesday mornings at 10 at the Gibson County Memorial Library. Pictured are (left to right) Grayson, Lila, Tucker, Caroline, Carter, Tyler, Evie, and Kierra (front) Peyton.

North Gibson County Relay For Life 2014 team opportunities On behalf of the Relay for Life of North Gibson County and the Relay Committee, we would like to thank the following 2013 Relay for Life Teams who helped raise $47,500 for cancer research: Bradford High School, Sherry Norman Family, Dyer C.P. Church, Rutherford School, Yorkville/Nebo Churches, Badgett Chapel C.P. Church, Salem Methodist Church, Cool Springs C.P. Church, Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, New Birth Kingdom Church, Dyer School, Wound Care Resources and Jane Ayers Family.

Would you be willing to form a team this year to help find a cure for cancer?

How? It’s simple. Come to the Relay Kick Off Celebration on Thursday, February 20 at 6 p.m. in the Theater at Gibson County High School in Dyer. We will have a brief program in the theater to get pumped up about Relay 2014, followed by cupcakes and punch, as

well as registration tables for you to sign up to get involved. We’ll give you all the information you need to make your team successful!

How many does it take to form a team? As many or as little as you see fit. We encourage you to have at least 8 to 10 dedicated people to help you.

Do we have to raise a certain amount of money?

No. We have teams that raise only a few hundred dollars and teams that raise thousands. Every penny you raise goes to help one day find a cure for cancer. We’ll give you plenty of resources and ideas for fundraisers.

Do we have to stay up all night at Relay? Well…

This year, Relay will end at 2 a.m., so you don’t have to stay all night long! We do urge and encourage each team to remain until the closing ceremony at 2 a.m. Cancer doesn’t sleep, and neither should we. Ask yourself this: Is staying up one night a year worth it to

one day hopefully end the dreadful disease that affects countless lives each year?

We plan to do our best again this year to have a schedule full of entertainment, games and activities throughout the night to keep you occupied.

Remember—it’s for a wonderful cause.

If you have further questions about what it takes to form a team, please contact one of the following: Kasey Harris, Event Chairman at 731-225-6324 or email: kasey.harris@ johnrreed.net or Buni Wendt, Event Co-Chair at 731-6136421 or email: wendtb@ k12tn.net.

Relay for Life is set for Friday, June 20th beginning at 6 p.m. on the football field at Gibson County High School in Dyer.

You can sign up your team at www.relayforlife.org/ gibsonnorthtn. We hope to see you on kick-off night February 20!

Together- we can make a difference!

Lowrance Chapel By Brandon Clenney Greetings from the Lowrance Chapel church of Christ! We ask that you continue to pray for Max Betts, Carlene Meadows, Chase Kemp, Jean Bell, Jean Harris, Modeen Pierce, and Wesley Witherspoon. We also ask that you remember the family and friends of James White in your prayers after his passing. 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.

In our Sunday school class, we have been discussing and looking at many different aspects of the Christian home. I came across an article written by Calvin Warpula that challenges us to see if we truly are treating our homes as they should be treated. He says, ‘Today’s family is on the minds of politicians, sociologists, psychologists, criminologists, counsel–ors, philosophers, and theologians. Recently Newsweek magazine (May 15, 1978) featured a frontpage story on the modern family.

Reader’s Digest condensed

this analysis in the August, 1978 issue. The family is on everybody’s mind.

Book–stores are stocked with popular paperbacks on sub–jects ranging from the art of living with others, to parenting, to coping with children, to managing money.

This modern emphasis only reflects what’s been in the Bible all along: The family is God’s idea! True happiness and mutual satisfaction only come when family members respect God’s prin–ciples to guide their lives.

To run a test of your own home situation you might ask yourselves the following questions: Is my mate closer to God or further from God because of me? Can my family see that going to heaven is really the most important priority in my life? Does our family take a few minutes each day to read and discuss God’s word? Do all the family members pray together at least once a day besides at mealtime? Is our family ministering to others who are needy, lonely, and struggling, or are we self–sufficient and isolated from those whom Christ came to serve? Does our family talk

to one another in loving tones as though we appreciated and valued each other? Does our family have time set aside to do enjoyable, recreational activities together? Does each member of the family know that they are valued and loved?’ Flas this been openly and affectionately expressed to them? Are our children growing up to have self-esteem and confidence in who they are? Can each child look himself in the mirror and say, ‘I’m glad I’m me?’As lime goes by is our family drawing closer to God or is it fragmenting? Is our relationship such that if I had it to do all over again, I would marry the same person, have the same children, and give myself to the same life? If I would select ideal parents for me, would I choose my mom and dad. These questions will probe the minds and make us think. Begin today to strengthen your family ties and nurture your marriage relationship. God has given you only one wife, one husband, one family, and one life - make the most of it?

Live, love and grow together.’

Have a great week!

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RELIGION

Golden Agers We had 10 of the Golden Agers go to Reelfoot State Park Wednesday, February 12 and we had a wonderful day. Pastor of Dyer FBC led everyone in a devotional about God’s ‘Amazing Grace.’ After which he departed with our president Gary Baker at the wheel of the Dyer FBC van for a day’s adventure. With the day’s forecast, which included cold temperatures and a possibility of precipitation (what else?), the weather just cut the number of travelers appreciably.

However, the drive down was just beautiful. Obion and Lake Counties had already had their share of snow and icy roads the previous week, and even though the day was cold, we who journeyed in our snug coats and the warm van just basked in the wonderland that lay on each

side of us. Everything was just covered completely with smooth, even snow. And the roads were clear.

And we did see eagles – 4 of them. The first 2 just sat on the dead tree for a long time for us to gwak and admire. The smaller male did a little ‘fly about’ for us to get a dazzling view of his wing spread and bright, white plumage stop his head.

Satisfied with enjoyed our first objective, we answered the call of rumbling stomachs and opened the restaurant at Boyette’s for the fish dinner that had been in our minds from the time we left Dyer city limits.

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I know; I know; most people can do without viewing either. Other things in the museum interested many of us. Archeologist Bill Lawrence was set to come the following Saturday night, February 15 to talk about Native American History in the Reelfoot region and to interpret any artifacts brought in according to their age and image. (Oh, I surely wanted to go back Saturday night). There are programs and experiences for everyone throughout the year at Reelfoot. A call to 731-253-9652 would open a lot of possibilities.

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When you’re ready please read Psalm 37:10.

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We have a praise, Betty Gilliland had heart surgery Friday and is doing good.

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Brother Jason’s message Sunday morning was taken from Romans 16:1-6, ‘Building on Strength.’ Sunday evening, there is a book study, ‘Not a Fan.’ Those having birthdays this week; Vicie Isbell, Frances Matthews and Shirley Bell.

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Sports & Education

Lady Pioneers are runners-up in district tournament

BY LORI CATHEY The Lady Pioneers defeated the Trenton Peabody Lady Tide 5317 Tuesday night in the opening round of the District 14A Basketball Tournament played at Gibson County.

Trenton opened the game with a delay game on offense and held the Lady Pioneers to only 6 points in the first quarter. Gibson County’s Sarah Beth Mullins made a lay-up, and an offensive rebound put-back and CaraBeth Holt drove to the basket for two points to give Gibson County a 6-0 lead at the end of the first quarter.

The Lady Pioneers forced Trenton to commit five turnovers on five consecutive plays. Gibson County took a 21 to 6 lead at halftime behind two 3pointers from Holt, three pull-up jump shots by Briana Fields and a 3-pointer from Erin Lannom.

Gibson County outscored the Lady Peabody 22-4 in the third quarter to take a 43-10 lead going into the fourth quarter.

In the fourth quarter coming off the beach Allie Smithson had two drives for baskets, Alysssa Rasberry had two free throws and Mackenna Upchurch made a free throw. The Lady Pioneers pulled out a 53-17 win over Trenton. CaraBeth Holt was the Lady Pioneers’ leading scorer with 19 points. Briana Fields and Erin Lannom each finished with 8 points. Sarah Beth Mullins added 7 points and Justyce White and Allie Smithson each had 4 points. Alyssa Rasberry had 2 points and Mackenna Upchurch added a point.

The Lady Pioneers used long-distance shooting to advance to the District 14A Basketball Tournament Championship game with a 44-39 win over Greenfield Thursday night.

Gibson County shot 38 percent (5 of 13) three-point range and 56 percent (13 of 23) from the free throw line and had 28 rebounds and forced 16 turnovers.

Greenfield’s Brittany Peoples opened the game with a lay-up but Erin Lannom tied the game on an offensive rebound put-back.

The Lady Pioneers, with back-to-back 3-pointers

by Sarah Beth Mullins and CaraBeth Holt, took a 10-9 lead with 2:20 remaining in the first quarter. Greenfield’s Peoples, with a drive for a basket, ended the first quarter giving Greenfield a 13 to 12 lead.

In the second quarter both teams went cold and made numerous errors with all the points in the quarter coming from free throws. More than four minutes passed before either team scored.

With 3:17 left in the quarter the Lady Pioneers scored on a free throw by Lannom

to tie the game at 13-all.

Making free throws in the quarter for Gibson County were Fields with three, Holt had two and Lannom added one. The Lady Pioneers had an 18-16 lead going into halftime.

The two teams played evenly in the third quarter.

The Lady Pioneers went on 10-2 run behind a steal-assist

by Justyce White that led to a lay-up from Lannom.

Mullins had an offensive rebound put-back, a 3pointer by White and a fast break by Fields for a lay-up gave Gibson County a 28 to 20 lead. Greenfield came right back with two baskets

by Kalee Kesterson, a 3pointer from Aubrey Riggs and a basket by Peoples to make it 28-27 with 1:05 left

in the quarter. Lady Pioneer Mullins, with a turnaround jump shot with 50 seconds left, gave Gibson County 30-27 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Lady Pioneers made several nice plays early in the fourth quarter leading to scores. Lannom made two 3-pointers and Fields, on a fast break, extended Gibson County’s lead to 38-31 with 4:45 left in the game. Gibson County defeated Greenfield 44 to 39 to advance to the District Championship game against Union City.

Lady Pioneer Erin Lannom led Gibson County with 14 points and 8 rebounds. Briana Fields scored 12 points and 7 rebounds.

Sarah Beth Mullins scored 10 points

and 11 rebounds. CaraBeth Holt added 5 points and Justyce White finished with 3 points.

In the Championship game the Lady Pioneers had trouble scoring. Union City scored 15 unanswered points to gain a 15-0 lead.

Erin Lannom put the Lady Pioneers on the board with a free throw after being fouled on a lay-up with 1:41 left in the first quarter to make it 15-1 Union City. Gibson County’s Briana Fields hit a long 3-pointer from the right wing with 20 seconds left in the quarter. Union City had a 17-4 lead at the end of the first quarter.

In the second quarter the Lady Pioneers started to move the ball and received baskets from CaraBeth

LADY PIONEERS ARE RUNNERS-UP - The Lady Pioneers came in second in the District Tournament.

Members of the Lady Pioneers basketball team are: (front row from) Erin Lannom, Sarah Beth Mullins, Cara Beth Holt, Justyce White, Briana Fields, (back row) Allie Smithson, Mackenna Upchurch, Serera Roach, Alyssa Rasberry and Alexis Overstreet. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

ALL DISTRICT TEAM - Gibson County Ladies named to the Basketball All-District Team were: (front row) Sarah Beth Mullins, Cara Beth Holt, (back row) Justyce White, Erin Lannom and Briana Fields. (Photo

by Lori Cathey)

DISTRICT ALL ACADEMIC TEAM - The only Gibson County Lady Pioneer named to the District Basketball All-Academic Team was Sarah Beth Mullins. (Photo

by Lori Cathey)

Holt, Sarah Beth Mullins, Fields and Lannom. Union City had a 43 to 27 lead a halftime.

The third quarter opened with Lady Pioneer White making two free throws after being fouled on an offensive rebound. The two teams played evenly for the remainder of the third quarter. Gibson County’s Mullins scored an “old fashioned” three-point play to end the third quarter with Union City leading 43-27.

The Lady Pioneers opened the fourth quarter with quick baskets; a drive

by Lannom, two pull-up jump shots from Holt and a fast break by Fields to pull within 8 points (43-35).

With 5:08 left in the game Gibson County closed the gap to five points behind a steal and pull-up jump shot

by Fields. With 3:48 on the clock, Holt committed a defensive foul and fouled out of the game. The Lady Pioneers couldn’t get any closer for the remainder of the game for a 63 to 50 loss to Union City.

Against Union City, the Lady Pioneers had 20 rebounds, 10 steals, 6 assists and forced 18 turnovers for the game. After the game Lady Pioneer coach Mitch Wilkes said, “We did not come out and play with the intensity we had to. We also had trouble getting shots to fall for us in the first quarter.

In the second half we came out and got into some type of rhythm and pulled within five points.”

Briana Fields led the squad with 18 points and Erin Lannom put up 12 points and 3 rebounds.

Sarah Beth Mullins was right behind her with 9 points and 8 rebounds and CaraBeth Holt had 6 points and 4 steals. Justyce White finished with 3 points and 7 rebounds and Allie Smithson added 2 points.

The Lady Pioneers will face West Carroll at 6:30 Thusday night at Gibson County in the opening round of the 7A Regional Tournament.

HOLT ON THE BALL- Lady Pioneer CaraBeth Holt goes after a loose ball during the second quarter against Greenfield. Gibson County defeated Greenfield 59 to 45. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

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MULLINS REBOUND – Gibson County’s Sarah Beth Mullins grabs a rebound over Union City during Saturday nights game. (Photo by Lori Cathey

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Pioneers upset # 2 South Fulton

BY LORI CATHEY The Pioneers upset #2 South Fulton in the opening round of the District 14A Basketball Tournament at South Fulton last Wednesday night. For the first time since 1994 the Pioneers will advance to regional play.

Gibson County opened up the game with a 3-pointer from the right wing by Joe Lee and a great move for a basket from Pierce Holt to put Gibson County up 5 to 2.

An assist by Peyton Holt set up a lay-up by Zach Eskew and another 3-pointer by Lee gave Gibson County a 12 to 7 lead. With 1:20 left in the quarter Lee made a steal and dunked the ball to give Gibson County a 16-9

lead. Gibson County had a 16 to 14 lead at the end of the first quarter.

In the second quarter Brannion Simpson landed a 3-pointer from the left wing but South Fulton’s Jyriq Jones hit a 3-pointer to tie the game 19-all. An offensive rebound put-back

by Mac Hicks and an 3pointer by Simpson gave Gibson County 25-22 lead with 2:13 to play. South Fulton tied the game at 25all on a free throw by Josh Hollowell to end the second quarter.

The Pioneers and South Fulton both traded baskets throughout the third quarter.

The Pioneers received scores from Mac Hicks with two baskets and a 3-pointer,

Lee on a drive and Peyton Holt a 3-pointer. Going into the fourth quarter the game was tie at 37-all.

The Pioneers opened the fourth quarter up on an 80 run behind back-to-back baskets by Eskew and two pull-up jump shots from Lee. Gibson County took a 45-37 lead with 5:00 remaining in the game.

In the final two minutes of the game South Fulton was forced to foul. Gibson County made 11 of 12 free throws in the final quarter.

Making free throws in the quarter for Gibson County were Peyton Holt with six, Hicks had four and Lee added one. The Pioneers earned a 64-50 victory over

South Fulton.

Gibson County had 20 rebounds and forced 16 turnovers. Gibson County coach Justin Lowery said, “We matched them play for play and did a great job rebounding. We were mentally tough late in the game and I could see our kids really wanted it.”

Joe Lee led the Pioneers with 19 points and 7 rebounds.

Mac Hicks chipped in 15 points and Peyton Holt had 11 points.

Zach Eskew and Brannion Simpson each had 11 points and Qua Harris added a point. The Pioneers will face Dresden in the first round of regionals Friday night at 6:00 in Dresden.

TWO POINTS - Gibson County’s Qua Harris drives to the basket for a lay up in the 64-50 win over South Fulton. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

LOWERY GIVES INSTRUCTIONS - The Pioneers basketball team gets some instructions from Gibson County ’s head coach Justin Lowery (center) between quarters during Wednesday night’s 64 to 50 win over South Fulton. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

ESKEW SCORES - Senior Zach Eskew drives past the South Fulton # 21 Josh Hollowell for two points.

Eskew scored 8 points against South Fulton. (Photo

by Lori Cathey

SOUTH FULTON SURROUNDED - Gibson County’s #20 Mack Hicks and #21 Peyton Holt surround South Fulton’s #5 Jyriq Jones during Wednesday night. ( Photo by Lori Cathey)

LEE STEALS - Pioneer Joe Lee comes up with the steal against a South Fulton player during Wednesday night’s game. Lee was the Pioneers leading scorer with 19 points. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

McKinney signs with Columbia from page 1 of .506 and slugging percentage of .687. He also hit two home runs and led the Pioneers in RBIs. He has been named to the 13AA District Team, 13AA All District Tournament Team, St Jude Classic tournament player, and received the MaxPreps Player of the Week Award 5 times. He also received GCHS teams Silver Slugger Award and GCHS MVP Award. This past summer he was chosen to play for the TBCA Regions 7 and 8 Showcase Classic team at MTSU and played with Team Tennessee in the Border War games in Georgia.

Taylor McKinney’s first and most important coach was his dad JT. He taught him so much about baseball and he learned to love it as much as his Dad did. Through the years there were lots of after supper baseball field trips for the whole family that played a big role in McKinney’s love for the game. As Taylor’s dad, JT did Taylor is also passing that love of baseball down to his younger brothers Columbia State Coach Mike Corn said,” McKinney is a complete student-athlete on and off the field. With his speed and athleticism he will have the opportunity to earn a starting position in the outfield next year for the Chargers. He is what we look for in a player.”

Columbia State last year was the TJCCAA State Champion. The Chargers have been crowned TJCCAA State Champion 11 times and State Runnerup 8 times. They also have earned 6 trips to NJCAA World Series.

Michael Wickersham Crockett County High School coach has coached McKinney since he was 11 through this past summer.

“I’m extremely proud of him. Since he was eleven I have told him don’t give up and just kept working hard.

It will pay off. Now it has with a college scholarship.

I feel that only good things will happen for Taylor

from playing at a junior college.” With his work ethic and ability Taylor has the opportunity to move to Division One after his two years at Columbia.

Coach Bryan Cathey said, “It was truly an honor and a pleasure to be able to coach Taylor McKinney in Babe Ruth and his first two years in high school. Taylor was one of the team leaders on the best baseball team I ever coached. Taylor McKinney is a five-tool player. With his tools, work ethic, hustle, attitude, ability and knowledge of the game he has the opportunity play baseball after he finishes his college education and baseball career,” said Coach Cathey.

McKinney said he wanted to thank his family, coaches and teammates for all his accomplishments.

McKinney will graduate with honors and plans on majoring in Pre-Health.

MCKINNEY SIGNS WITH COLUMBIA SATATE - With immediate family and coach looking on , Gibson County baseball player Taylor McKinney signed a scholarship to play baseball with Columbia State in Columbia.

Attendingthe signing were (front row from left) Jessie McKinney (brother), Jenny McKinney (mother), Taylor McKinney, Malinda Alford (grandmother), (back row from left) Sam McKinney(brother) Colunbia State baseball head coach Mike Corn, Wallace Alford (grandfather) and Ben McKinney (brother). (Photo by Lori Cathey)

GIBSON COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION 2014-2015 Thursday, March 6, 2014 - Medina Elem. 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Friday, March 7, 2014 - Medina Elem. 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 11, 2014 - Dyer School Wednesday, March 12, 2014 - Kenton School Thursday, March 13, 2014 - Rutherford School Friday, March 14, 2014 - Yorkville School Monday, March 17, 2014 - Spring Hill School MCKINNEY SIGNS - Columbia State coach Mike Corn and Gibson County’s Taylor McKinney hold up his # 7 jersery during Wednesday’s signing. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

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$40,000’s 248 Walnut St, Dyer – 3 BR/1 BA on large lot. Over 1,500 HSF, spacious rooms, outbuildings.

306 S Trenton St – 4 BR home with large rooms and open floor plan.

Beautiful classic features, CHA, fireplace. Located near downtown in quiet area.

$50,000’s

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

107 White Squirrel – Attractive 3 BR/2 BA home. Split floor plan, large backyard, carport, CHA, 7 yrs old. Fannie Mae Homepath property. Priced to sell!

COMMERCIAL/LAND 532 McKnight St. - Church building 116 West St. - Large lot set up for house Stockton Davidson Rd. - 1.9 ac

284 Madison St – Well maintained 3 BR brick home. All electric Cha, approx. ¾ ac lot, nice outbuilding.

$100,000+

60-61 Con Pennington – unique barn style home on approx. 5 acres with vineyard. 4 car storage. Very private setting.

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

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

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BEAUTIFUL LOT FOR SALE. Asking price $7,777. One acre level lot with water, sewer, electric ready on blacktop road. Ok for double-wide 116 West St. (See picture @ Google map), Rutherford, TN 38369. Call 865-386-7451.

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FARM FOR SALE Bradford area, 51 acres, old house, outbuilding and small barn. Few acres in good fence. Taking sealed bids until February 28th, 2014. All bids are subject to rejection. Shown by appointment only. Jimmy L. Evans 139 Neal Kinsey Rd., Trenton, TN 38382.

Call 855-4903 after 6 p.m.

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FOR SALE 2002 Ford Expedition (Eddie Bauer Edition) Good car. $3,600. Call Jimmy West at 731-2326.

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Auction ESTATE FARM AUCTION - 232 acres.

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Pick up applications at: Rutherford City Hall 206 E. Main Street Rutherford, TN Applications must be turned in by February 28, 2014.

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1700 heated square feet. 3 bedroom, 2 bath with additional bonus room for an office or 4th bedroom.

Also comes with an empty lot beside the property.

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143 S. Peck Switch Cv., Dyer, TN. Please call 731-267-7080 with any questions or if you would like to see the house.

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Easter Seals is Hiring Caregivers in Trenton, TN Apply online at www.tn.eastersealstn.com or call 731-968-1050 for information.

Must be at least 21 and willing to work weekends.

Positions available at

Dyer Nursing & Rehabilitation Center •Housekeeping •Laundry •CNA’s Competitive Wages and Benefits, E.O.E., Drug-Free Workplace Apply in person at Dyer Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 1124 North Main Street, Dyer, TN Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

GOING GOING GONE FARM AUCTION

Wednesday, Feb. 26th At 10:00 A.M. Regardless Of Weather

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Dyer board to apply for THDA from page 3 clarification on its intentions for the old police cars. She believed it was the board’s intention to sell the police cars after the new ones arrived. Younger said that there had been some discussion in a committee meeting about retaining one car.

Gilliland made a motion, seconded by Baker to sell the surplus police vehicles and the Jeep and to permit police officers to take home their cars as they have been doing. With consent of the seconder (Baker), the motion was withdrawn.

Gilliland made a motion to sell the four surplus police cars and the Jeep. The motion was approved.

Gilliland made a motion to authorize police officers to take home police cars. The motion failed with Baker, Gilliland, and Johnson

allowed to take home their cars. The motion carried with Johnson, Gilliland, Williamson, Oliver, and Gathings voting yes; Reed voted no.

The board also approved payment of several purchase orders. Gilliland made a motion to approve Purchase Order 7801 to Absolute Construction for $18,036 for repairs to the EMS Building. This cost is 100% reimbursed by insurance.

Johnson stated that this is the second time insurance has paid for repairs to the building following a flood and that the board should consider doing something different in the future. The motion was approved.

A motion was made by Johnson to approve Purchase Order 7785 to G&C Supply for $790 for full circle clamps. The motion was approved.

Williamson made a motion to approve Purchase Order 7795 to Newbern Machine & Welding $615 for repairs to the leaf machine. The motion was approved.

A motion was made by Williamson to approve Purchase Order 7765 to ADC for $528 for water and wastewater chemicals. The motion was approved.

Johnson made a motion to approve Purchase Order 7802 to G&C Supply for $1,161 for street signs and posts. The motion was

ACCEPTING BIDS Gibson County High School CTE (Vocational) located at 130 Trenton Hwy., Dyer, Tn. will be accepting bids on the former General Metals Class machinery and equipment until 3:00pm, Tuesday, March 4, 2014. For more information and a list of equipment and machinery, contact CTE Director David Brewer at 731-692-3616, or e-mail (brewerd@gcssd.org).

Gibson County Special School District reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Mail or deliver sealed bids to: Gibson County Special School District Attn: CTE P.O. Box 60 130 Trenton Hwy. Dyer, Tn. 38330

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Gibson County Special School District will receive bids for Athletic Facilities, Phase II, Football Stadium Bleacher Project, Gibson County High School, Dyer, TN. Bids will be received at Gibson County High School Theater, 130 Trenton Highway, Dyer, TN 38330 until 2:00 p.m., local time, Wednesday, March 5, 2014.

Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Bids will be received on the following Bid Packages: Bid Package #1 Bid Package #2 Bid Package #3 Bid Package #4 Bid Package #5 -

voting yes and Reed, Oliver, Gathings, and Williamson voting no.

Alderperson Baker left the meeting at 8:09 p.m.

Reed made a motion to eliminate take-home cars for the police department.

Motion for the previous questions (motion to end debate) made by Reed; motion failed for lack of a second.

Motion to eliminate takehome cars failed with Reed and Gathings voting yes; Oliver, Johnson, Gilliland, and Williamson voted no.

Johnson made a motion that officers who live within the city limits can take home their cars. With consent of the second, the motion was withdrawn by Johnson.

Johnson made a motion that officers who live within the city limits or within one mile of the city limits be

Demolition Aluminum Bleachers (Home and Visitor’s Side) Excavation, Drainage and Concrete Work for Bleachers Chain Link Fence and Gates Electrical, including Stadium Light Pole Relocation

Plans and Specifications may be viewed at www.hubcityblueprint.com.

No bid will be received or accepted after the above specified time for receipt of bids.

Such bids may be deemed invalid and returned unopened to the Bidder.

Plans, Specifications and other Contract Documents may be examined at the office of the Construction Manager, Lashlee-Rich, Inc., 1100 W. Main St., Humboldt, TN 38343, West Tennessee Plan Room, 439 Airways Blvd., Jackson, TN 38301, Builder’s Exchange, (kendra@bxtn.org), McGraw Hill, (cindy.searcy@mhsi.com), and Reed Business (holly.freeland@reedbusiness.com), Nashville, TN. Copies of the documents may be obtained by depositing $300.00 with the Construction Manager, Lashlee-Rich, Inc., P.O. Box 483, 1100 W. Main St., Humboldt, TN 38343.

Check should be made payable to Gibson County Special School District.

The full amount of the deposit will be returned to all bidders providing the plans and specifications are returned to the Construction Manager in satisfactory condition within seven (7) days after the bid date. The deposit will also be returned to the successful bidder.

A certified check or bank draft, payable to Gibson County Special School District, U.S. Government bonds, or a satisfactory bid bond executed by the bidder and acceptable sureties in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the bid, shall be submitted with each Labor and Material bid in excess of $25,000.00.

The successful bidder, submitting a Labor and Material bid in excess of $25,000.00, will be required to furnish and pay for satisfactory performance and payment bond or bonds.

Gibson County Special School District reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informalities in the bidding and to choose the bidder that the Owner believes to be in its best interest.

No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of 60 days subsequent to the opening of bids without the consent of Gibson County Special School District.

All bidders must comply with the applicable provisions of Public Chapter 822, House Bill 2180, Senate Bill 1824, commonly known as the Contractor’s Licensing Act of 1976.

All bidders shall place the Drug Free Work Place Affidavit, Section 00400, in a separate envelope and attach to the outside of the sealed envelope containing the bid.

(NO EXCEPTIONS ALLOWED). The bid will not be opened unless this requirement is followed.

As a convenience to bidders, bids may be faxed to the office of the Construction Manager, 1100 W. Main St., Humboldt, TN at #731-784-6483. For faxed bids to be received, they must be date stamped no later than 12:00, Noon, on Wednesday, March 5, 2014. Faxed bids date stamped after 12:00, Noon, will not be considered.

For faxed bids requiring Bid Bonds and/or Drug Free Workplace Affidavits, these documents must be faxed with the bid. Faxed copies of Bid Security checks will not be accepted.

Gibson County Special School District, Dyer, TN By: Mr. Eddie Pruett Director of Schools Date: February 14, 2014

FIGHTING FIRE - Dyer Fire Department Captain Bryan Cathey directs water onto the flames of a house on College Street last week. Three children were at home at the time of the fire and all escaped unharmed. (photo by Lori Cathey)

Public Notice Request for Proposal Solicitation The Northwest TN Workforce Board for Local Workforce Investment Area 12 is soliciting this Request for Proposal (RFP) for providing staff and services for a before- or after-school Peer Tutoring Work Experience Program for Youth in the following counties: Benton, Carroll, Crockett, Dyer, Gibson, Henry, Lake, Lauderdale, Obion, Tipton & Weakley.

Bidders Conferences to be held on: Tuesday, Mar. 4 at 2 PM 313 West Cedar Street, Dyersburg, TN Wednesday, Mar. 5 at 2 PM 470 Mustang Drive, Huntingdon, TN Completed proposals must be received by: March 27, 4:30 PM To request a copy of the RFP, contact: Lori Kelley, Director of Public Information & Planning Northwest Tennessee Workforce Board 731-286-3585 ext. 15 Kelley@nwtnworks.org This project is funded under an agreement with the State of Tennessee. Dyersburg State Community College is Administrative Entity & Fiscal Agen. EOE. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request.

TDD # 731-286-8383

NOTICE The Gibson County Trustee’s Office will be open on Saturday, February 15 and Saturday, February 22, 2014 for the collection of 2013 county taxes as well as 2012 back year county taxes. The 2013 taxes will be delinquent March 1, 2014.

The 2012 county taxes will be filed in Chancery Court on March 21, 2014. We hope this will be more convenient for our taxpayers.

LeAnne Smith Gibson County Trustee 02/12; 02/19c NOTICE TO CREDITORS T.C.A. 30-2-306 Estate of ESTATE OF MARY L. ROWLETT DOCKET: 21130P Notice is hereby given that on the 6th day of February, 2014, Letters TESTAMENTARY, in respect of the estate of MARY L. ROWLETT, deceased, who died JANUARY 7, 2014, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Gibson County, Tennessee.

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or un-matured, against the estate are required to file same with Clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1 or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (a) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) Months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (b) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.

This the 6th day of February, 2014.

Signed: Don Carlin Rowlett and Dennis Dale Rowlett Co-Executors Estate of MARY L. ROWLETT SHONNA SMITH, CLERK & MASTER By: Susan Graves, DCM DEAN P. DEDMON PO BOX 220 DYERSBURG, TN 38025 (2tp 2/19)

Dyer teen from page 1 water to extinguish the fire. The fire was brought under control in about 20 minutes.

The fire appeared to have started from a small space heater in the back room.

Captain Cathey said the quick action by John Austin Cunningham in closing the door helped keep the heat and smoke from quickly filling up the house. It gave him a little more time to get everyone out safely. Also by closing the doors it also help kept the fire from spreading quickly through the house, Cathey stated.

“John Austin did the right thing by closing the doors and getting everyone together and out of the house to the neighbors and calling 911. That young man is a hero,” stated Cathey.

John Austin did not give his brother or sister time to get anything. All three kids went out in the 30-degree weather bare-footed.

Luckily Paco, their house cat, was watching TV with them and was able to escape the fire with the kids. A lot of people get burned or killed trying to save some belongings or pets.

John Austin said, “Every year at school the firemen come and go over things about fire safety. I thought I would never ever have to use what I learned from the firemen at school.”

John Austin said his mom, Tabathia, had always told him if there is a fire to get everyone out of the house and go to the neighbors and call 911. Never go back in the house after you get everyone out, Tabatha told him.

The Cunningham family had no insurance and is overwhelmed by the outpouring of kindness from people and churches everywhere.

“Everyone has been so helpful to our kids and family,” Tabatha said. “They have brought us clothes, food, furniture, gift cards and prayers from all over the community.”

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