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Thomas to run for GC Sheriff A career law enforcement officer and decorated United States Marine has turned in his qualification papers to run for Sheriff of Gibson County.

Paul Alan Thomas, 42, of Milan will run as an Independent in the General election on August 7, 2014.

“Through God’s strength and blessings, I have served this community as a law enforcement officer since 1995 and I would relish the chance to continue to serve the citizens of Gibson County as their Sheriff. The Sheriff’s race should be about the people of Gibson County not partisan politics and that is one of the reasons I have chosen not to run in the May primary,” said Thomas. see page 3

Two Dyer water tanks due for inspection The City of Dyer Board of Mayor and Alderpersons met in regular session, Monday, January 27, 2014.

Planning commission and appeals board nominations, a letter of resignation, and water tank inspections were among the topics discussed.

Those present for the meeting 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 asked the board to confirm his nominations of Melvin Hall and Tom Lannom to the Dyer Regional Planning Commission and of Bryan Cathey to the Board of Zoning Appeals. All the terms will expire in January, 2017. Younger said Cathey is very busy and may not complete his full term, but will accept the appointment for the time being. The board approved all the nominations.

Mayor Younger read aloud a letter of resignation from Taylor Bryant in the Street Department. Bryant’s last day was January 31. see page 2

BUTLER HONORED - Former Lady Pioneer Heather Butler was honored Saturday night with the retirement of her jersey and number in a presentation by former Principal Bo Booth (right) at Gibson County High School. Former GC Lady Pioneer Coach David Russell and present Coach Mitch Wilkins (left) helped in the presentation. (photo by Lori Cathey)

GCHS honors Butler with jersey retirement

BY LORI CATHEY Heather Butler was honored by the Gibson County High School community for her outstanding athletic career by retiring her #11 athletic numbers at the school. Butler received her jersey in a frame along with a plaque. The presentation was made by former GCHS Principal Bo Booth.

This is the fifth time in GCHS history that an athlete’s number has been retired. The first four were Christy Hicks Hart, Tiffany Akins, Anna Richardson and Kaitlin Dudley.

Butler played basketball at GCHS from 20062010. She was a record setting player at GCHS and has continued to set and break records at UT Martin as a guard for the Lady Skyhawks.

“Honestly, words can’t describe how much of an honor and blessing it is to have my jersey retired.

I have gained so many amazing memories but

most importantly people who I can call family. I truly thank God for all of it! Once a Lady Pioneer, always a Lady Pioneer,” said Butler.

Among Butler’s team achievements are: •In her sophomore year, she started on a state tournament team.

•In her junior year, under Coach Kevin McMillan, Butler helped lead GCHS to an undefeated State Championship.

•Under the guidance of Coach McMillan and David Russell, Butler helped lead GCHS to a combined 70-1 record her junior and senior years and two State Championships.

While at Gibson County Butler became the all time leading scorer with 2,289 points. Butler’s junior year, she was named to All District, All Regional, and All State tournament teams and was named the Regional MVP. see page 10

Burriss seeking office of trustee Kathi Burriss of Trenton is pleased to announce her candidacy for Gibson County Trustee in the May 2014 Democratic Primary.

This announcement comes after she has recently retired after more than 31 years as a County Auditor with the State of Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury’s office. Her work experience allowed her to not only learn the workings of all county government offices, including the Trustee’s Office, but also Highway Departments, Boards of Education and District Attorney Offices.

Burriss possesses a Bachelor of Science in see page 3

RJHS Lady Pirates win Blue Suede Class A tournament

BY LORI CATHEY Rutherford Lady Pirates won the Class A basketball tournament at the Blue Suede Invitational this past Saturday in Medina The tournament is named in honor of Jackson rockabilly legend, Carl Perkins, who first recorded the famous song “Blue Suede Shoes” in 1955. A portion of the proceeds from the tournament will be donated to the

Exchange Club Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. There are 12 club centers across West Tennessee.

Boys and girls’ teams are divided into classifications based on eighth-grade enrollment. There were two classifications A and AA. The tournament was played over two weekends: January 24, 25, 31 and February 1. see page 8

TOURNAMENT CHAMPS - The Rutherford Lady Pirates are the 2014 Blue Suede Invitational middle school basketball tournament Class A Girls Champs with a 30-27 win over Westover Saturday night in Medina. Team members are (front row) Ryleigh Greene, KJ White, Jaeda Hampton, Madison Baird, Molly Laman, (back row) Lady Pirate coach Catelyn Cochran, Hannah Ball, McKinley Burkett, Emma Upchuch, Allahna Raybon, Hailey Murry, Jaci White and Lady Pirate coach Keri Lannom.

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Harold Gunn

Gunn is candidate for chancellor Harold Gunn is this week announcing his candidacy for chancellor (or judge) of the 28th Judicial District Chancery Court.

The 28th Judicial District is comprised of Crockett, Gibson and Haywood Counties and the chancellor (or judge) holds court in Trenton, Humboldt, Alamo and Brownsville.

One person has held the office for more than 20 years; now Gunn is seeking to be elected to that office.

He has filed a petition to run as an independent candidate for the chancellor in the general election set for August 7, 2014, in all three counties of Crockett, Gibson and Haywood.

“I have the experience and it is time for a change in this office,” Gunn said.

Gunn says he has see page 3

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Insight & Opinion Clayburn Peeples reports: We’ve had quite a time, weather wise, since Christmas, with many people claiming we’re in the middle of the coldest winter on record.

That’s a natural, if incorrect, reaction to two straight hammerings by something the weather service refers to as the “polar vortex.”

Polar vortex; why have I never heard of it before?

Possibly because it has never, in my memory at least, caused as much trouble as it is causing this year.

So what is a polar vortex?

Well, it’s pretty much what its name implies; it’s a whirlwind of profoundly cold, extremely dense air that forms high in the stratosphere near the earth’s poles. The winds in these vortexes are usually very fast (up to 100 miles per hour) which keeps the cold air inside them bottled up in the Arctic.

But if for some reason the winds weaken, the vortex can begin to wobble like a top spinning down. When this happens, as I understand it, huge chunks of cold air can

Polar vortex has us in a deep freeze science,” depending on your political persuasion, is that as polar ice caps melt and sea ice diminishes, the dark, open ocean water absorbs more heat from the sun than ice would. This is causing the Arctic to warm faster than the rest of the planet, they say, almost twice as fast.

This, in turn, causes the jet stream, which basically serves as a boundary between cold northern air and warm southern air, to weaken, making it easier for those chunks of cold polar vortex air to flow southward.

And has it ever, and it’s going to continue to do so for a while, whatever has caused it.

But as cold and destructive as the weather has been this winter, last month wasn’t even close to the coldest month on record.

No, that would be February of 1899, when an Arctic cold wave rolled across the country that was so cold it caused freezing temperatures in every state of the continental United States, even as far south as

break off the vortex and spill southward.

Whereupon, the cold air can be caught by the jet stream, which is what has happened recently. The jet stream is a band of natural air currents circling the earth that move weather along, but this year it has buckled way to the south.

That means that instead of sitting over Canada and then drawing air out into the North Atlantic, as it is supposed to, it has created an interstate highway for cold, cold, cold air to flow into the Midwestern and Eastern United States.

And boy, has it ever. We’ve been dealing with it since around Thanksgiving, and the short term forecast, as well as computer models, call for more of the same throughout this month.

To some people the bitter cold weather we have experienced proves that global warming is no longer anything to worry about, but others say it is actually caused by global warming, as ironic as that sounds.

The theory, or “settled

Miami, Florida.

Here in West Tennessee, Trenton set a state historical record on the morning of February 12, when the mercury at the official recording thermometer at the railroad station sank to a bone chilling 29º below zero. Coldweather records were set all across the South, many of them still standing today.

It was so cold that year that the ground froze in Chicago to a depth of five and one half feet, bursting sewer, gas and water lines and damaging buildings on a scale not seen since the Great Fire of 1871.

The Mississippi River was ice locked all the way down to Cairo, Illinois, and huge chunks of ice floated all the way to the Gulf of Mexico,

sinking boats all along the way from Memphis to the Gulf of Mexico.

In New Orleans, the Mardi Gras parade that year (at seven degrees Fahrenheit, the coldest in history) had to be delayed while snow was removed from the parade route. It even snowed in Ft. Myers, Florida.

Hundreds of thousands of livestock froze in fields all across the South, not to mention the rest of the country, which was even colder. In one Montana town, the temperature dropped to sixty-one degrees below zero.

Hundreds, if not thousands, of people died as well. Most casualties froze to death, but a significant number burned to death from unsafe heating

methods used to combat the cold.

The entire Southern crop of early vegetables was destroyed, as was the orange crop and most of the peach crop as well. Trains were stalled throughout the country, causing food shortages and “coal famines” in frozen cities. Shipments of perishable goods from Chicago were suspended for nearly 3 weeks.

And I haven’t even mentioned the devastating floods that accompanied the cold wave.

So complain all you want about this year’s weather, but remember it has been a lot worse in the past.

And sooner or later, it will be again.

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MT ZION SCHOOL – This photo was made last year of the old Mt. Zion School when Michael Sowell (left) and Aaron Troyer (right) installed the new sign made by Troyer. Sowell said Eva McMillan, who originally lived in the area and now lives in Texas, helped to pay for the sign.

Historic Preservation officials to visit Mt. Zion School again Hollis Skinner has received notification of a second visit from members of the MTSU Center for Historic Preservation.

Dr. Carroll Van West, Director of MTSU Center for Historic Preservation and Katie Randall, Fieldwork Coordinator will make their second visit to the former Trenton Rosenwald High School and the one room Mt. Zion School in the Bradford and Good Luck community on Monday, February 24th.

The former Rosenwald High School was founded in 1928 and operated for 40 years. The last graduating class was in 1968.

The Mt. Zion one room school was founded in 1855 and was operated by the Gibson County Board of Education. The school educated black students in grades first through eighth with only one teacher and closed in 1963.

Dr. West and his staff, that will include two graduate students, will visit both sites on the same day, starting with Mt. Zion,. They will mainly be taking pictures, and familiarizing themselves with the two schools for their research in starting the application process to have the schools placed on the Tennessee and National

Registry of Historical Places.

Skinner said his 90-year old mother went to the school and he himself started there in the first grade and completed his education there in 1955.

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Two Dyer water tanks due from page 1 Johnson made a motion to accept Bryant’s resignation, effective January 31, 2014.

The motion was approved.

Mayor Younger reported on a water leak on South Royal. Younger stated, “Steven and the guys came out and did a great job. I don’t think I’ve seen anyone run a backhoe like Steven did in a long time.” Younger commended Public Works Superintendent Steven Tucker and the Water and Street departments for their work.

Police Chief Brad Lindsey reported to the board that the extremely cold weather is preventing the final ‘tear down’ of the old police cars, but that work should be completed soon. Lindsey has had inquiries from several local departments about purchasing the surplus police cars. Alderman Johnson asked Chief Lindsey to request offers from interested parties and bring them back to the board.

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Superintendent Steven Tucker asked the board to approve the purchase of four water line clamps, used to repair cracked water mains, at a cost of $195.55 each.

Johnson made a motion to approve the purchase of four water clamps at a cost not exceed $782.20. The motion was approved.

Water Superintendent Randy Gregory reported that two water tanks are coming due for their five-year inspections. Gregory has obtained two estimates; both contractors have done work for Dyer before and both do quality work. The least expensive estimate is from LiquiVision Technology at $3,650. A motion was made

by Williamson to authorize LiquiVision Technology to complete tank inspections on the 45 South tank and the Parkview tank for $3,650.

The motion was approved with all voting in favor.

Street and Maintenance Committee chair Johnson reported that his committee recommends hiring

Asa Morgan as a fulltime employee. Morgan currently works part time.

Johnson made the motion to hire Morgan as a full time employee at $8.25/ hour. The motion was approved with all in favor.

Motions were made by Johnson to approve Purchase Order 7747 to ADC for $437.50 for chemicals and Purchase Order 7774 to Newbern Machine and Welding for $595 for repairs to the leaf machine. The motions were A motion was made by Johnson to pass on its first reading, Ordinance 2014220, an Ordinance to Amend the Dyer Municipal Code concerning the location of city board meetings. The motion was approved.

A motion was made Gilliland to pay the general accounts. The motion was approved.

Gary and Jean Baker from Elm Street introduced themselves as visitors, but had no requests for the board.

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DSCC Gibson Co. Center annual fund committee kicks off 2014 campaign The Gibson County Annual Fund Committee for Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) met Wednesday, January 22, to begin the campaign and raise funds to support student scholarships and the DSCC Gibson County Center in Trenton.

The charge was set forth by co-chairs Bill Woods

and Amy Greer. Also serving on the Committee are Mayor Tony Burriss, Sandra Harper, Shelby Kee and Scott Wright, all from Gibson County, Dr. Karen Bowyer, DSCC President, Youlanda Jones-Wilcox, DSCC Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Continuing Education, Julie Griggs, Director of the DSCC Gibson

County Center, and Edith Carlton from DSCC. The Committee is looking forward to another successful campaign this year.

If anyone would like to make a contribution to the Gibson County Annual Fund, donations can be mailed to Dyersburg State Community College, 1510 Lake Road, Dyersburg, TN 38024.

THOMAS FAMILY - Paul Thomas, with his family (from left) Dylan, Macy, wife April and Emma Grace, is a candidate for Gibson County Sheriff. The Thomas family resides in Milan.

Thomas to run for GC 2014 CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE - Kicking off the 2014 DSCC Annual Fund Campaign in Gibson County are (from left) co-chairs Bill Woods and Amy Greer, Shelby Kee, DSCC President Karen Bowyer, Sandra Harper, Scott Wright, Mayor Tony Burriss, Youlanda Jones-Wilcox and Edith Carlton.

Northwest Gibson County YMCA February updates The YMCA will open on Saturdays at 8 a.m. beginning in February Zumba is back at the Y! Beginning February 17th, there will be several different Zumba classes to choose from: •Early Zumba with Cookie (Martha Johnson) - 5:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays.

•Zumba with Jenny Browning - 7 p.m. on Mondays, and 4 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays.

•Zumba with Kristin 6:15 on Tuesdays and 7:15 on Thursdays.

•Saturday Zumba at 8:30

a.m. with one of the above ladies!

Child Watch Hours have been extended beginning February 17th. Regular Child Watch hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 4-8 p.m.

Child Watch will also be open on Wednesdays and Fridays from 4-6 p.m. beginning February 19th.

Registration for Kangaroo Kickers (Spring Soccer for ages 3-5) is open now through February 21st.

Games will be held every Saturday in March.

Class line up for the first two weeks of February:

Mondays: 9 a.m. - Silver Sneakers Chair Aerobics, 5:45 p.m. - Tone up with Tonya; Tuesdays: 4 p.m.-Gentle Yoga, 5 p.m.-Yoga; Wednesdays 8 a.m.Yolates, 9 a.m.-Silver Sneakers Thursdays 9 a.m.-Silver Sneakers, 5:45 p.m.-Tone Up with Tonya Saturdays 9:30 a.m.-Tone Up with Tonya.

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Burriss seeking office of trustee from page 1 Accounting, is a Certified Government Finance Manager, and is a Certified Fraud Examiner. She retired as a Legislative Auditor 3 with the State of Tennessee Comptroller’s Office.

Burriss is a deacon and an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Trenton. Her involvement includes serving on the Church Finance Committee and rotating on the Church Audit Committee. She is also very active in the music ministry where she is a choir member, praise music assistant and adult handbell choir member. She has also served as the youth handbell choir director and a youth leader.

Burriss has been associated with the Nite Lite Theater of Gibson County for the past 23 years. She has served as treasurer, Board chairman and president.

She has directed, acted, and worked backstage in numerous productions over the years. In 2013 she was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award for her work with the theater. She was only the second person to receive this honor. Burriss has also served on the board for the Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse and currently serves on the Gibson County Adult Literacy/Imagination Library Board, and a committee for the North Gibson County YMCA. She

is also a lifetime member of the Peabody High School Band Boosters.

She is married to Tony Burriss, former Gibson County High School and Trenton Peabody band director and current mayor of Trenton. They have two children, Emily Brown, who is the band director at Medina Middle School, and Ryan Burriss, who does construction work for Rogier Contractors in Humboldt. They have four grandchildren ranging in ages from seven to 13; a son-in-law, Matthew Brown, and daughterin-law, Elizabeth Leach Burriss, both originally

from Milan.

“I am looking forward to getting out in the county to see old friends and meet new friends. It would be an honor to serve the citizens of Gibson County in an office I feel is one of the most important in the county,” Burriss said. “I feel my vast experience in government finance and budgeting, governmental accounting, and state auditing laws would uniquely qualify me to hold the responsibility of Gibson County Trustee. I am humbly and respectively asking for your vote and support in the May 6 Democratic Primary and, when successful, the August General Election.”

Team. He is one of the Firearms Instructors for the department as well as a Field Training Officer for new officers.

In 2002, Thomas joined the West Tennessee Violent Crime and Drug Task Force, 28th Judicial District. In that capacity, Thomas is the lead case agent for numerous State and Federal narcotics investigations.

In ’08, Thomas was named the Narcotics Officer of the Year for the Western District of TN during the annual Tennessee Narcotics Officer Association meeting and is now recognized as an expert witness in the field of narcotics by both Federal and State courts.

Thomas has become an expert officer in methamphetamine detection and now teaches the refined skill to other officers. He has taught evidence collection and prosecution classes to hundreds of law enforcement officers from numerous agencies, and has spoken to thousands of students and citizens, along with District Attorney General Garry Brown, in an effort to raise community awareness involving the methamphetamine problem in our community.

Thomas says his career in law enforcement has him prepared to serve in the office of Sheriff.

“I believe my diverse background in law enforcement will serve the citizens of Gibson County well,” added Thomas. “The Sheriff’s Department under my leadership will give our best effort in disrupting,

dismantling, and destroying Meth production in our community. We have a lot of outstanding law enforcement officers and police departments throughout the County, I look forward to continuing my working relationship with them if elected Sheriff,” he added.

Mr. Thomas is also a dedicated community volunteer and serves on numerous boards and panels.

He has served as Vice President of the Milan Cal Ripken youth baseball league and serves as a volunteer coach and mentor for youth baseball and basketball programs in the community.

Thomas is the past treasurer for the Milan chapter of the Cub Scouts and a charter board member of Milan Prevention Coalition.

Professionally, Thomas has served with the Tennessee Narcotics Officers Association, a member of the Clandestine Lab Investigators Association as well as the Tennessee Gang Investigators Association.

Thomas is married to April Scates Thomas, formerly of Medina. They have three children, Dylan-14, Emma Grace10 and Macy-19 months.

The Thomas family worships at Englewood Baptist Church.

“I would humbly ask for your vote and support in becoming you’re next Sheriff of Gibson County. The one promise I will make each of you is that no one will ever out work me as I strive to become the best Sheriff Gibson County has ever had,” he said.

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Gunn is candidate for chancellor from page 1 the proper knowledge, temperament and respect for the position to be an excellent chancellor.

Gunn and his wife, Patsy, live in Humboldt.

They have two daughters, Amy Fischer and Heather Anderson, four grandsons and one granddaughter.

He received a Bachelor of Science Degree from the

from page 1 Thomas graduated from Milan High School in 1989 and later from Bethel University with a B.S. in Business Management and Organizational Development.

“Having a bachelors degree in business management and organizational development will give me a needed insight to make sure the Sheriff’s department is run professionally and ensure fiscal responsibility the tax payers deserve,” said Thomas.

From 2002-’09, Thomas served in the U.S. Marine Corp., where he reached the rank of E5 Sergeant and completed Squad Leadership School in Camp Pendleton, CA. Thomas received the Marine of the Quarter award in 2004 that encompassed a 4 state region and earned the Raptor award for outstanding leadership.

While serving his country, Thomas was a platoon sergeant, and received the Meritorious Mast award while attending Mountain Warfare school in Bridgeport, CA, 2003 for outstanding performance.

“I was motivated to join the Marine Corps after the terrorist attacks on 9/11,” Thomas said.

“Being a United States Marine taught me not only how to be a leader, but how to motivate others to get a job done. I’ve learned to lead by example and not ask others to do anything I wouldn’t do myself, I will expect the same out of the employees at the Sheriff’s Department.”

After graduating from the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy in 1995, Thomas went to work for the Milan Police Department where he currently holds the rank of Lieutenant Investigator. With MPD, Thomas has served as Sergeant in the Patrol Division and leader of the Tactical Response

University of Memphis and a Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree from the University Of Tennessee College Of Law at Knoxville, Tennessee.

He is a member or has been a member of the Tennessee Bar Association, American Trial Lawyers Association, Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association and the Gibson County Bar

Association. He has served as school board member, chairman of school board and city judge of Humboldt.

“I ask for your vote and support in the upcoming election for chancellor (or judge) of the 28th Judicial District comprised of Gibson, Crockett and Haywood Counties in the general election set of August 7, 2014,” said Gunn.

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Community Living

Keely Mill By Diane Hamlin Our Sunday school hour began with everyone standing and singing the hymn ‘All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name.’ Keith Hamlin opened us in prayer.

We dismissed to our classes.

Christy Skelton opened the adult class in prayer before teaching us our lesson ‘Our Messiah: Abused!’ from John 18:1-24. Jesus hour had come. The sinless Lamb of God would be offered as a sacrifice so that those who believe in Him might be healed by His wounds. Keith Hamlin closed us in prayer.

Bro. Steve ministered to the residents in the Dyer Nursing Home on Sunday morning and told of the exciting time they shared together and was back in time to join us for our Sunday morning worship hour that began with Elaine Fields playing the piano and Mike Fields and the church choir leading us in our offertory hymn ‘Just a Closer Walk with Thee.’ Mike Fields opened services in prayer.

Bro. Steve welcomed everyone and made our announcements.

We all enjoyed the hugs, handshakes and words of encouragement with one another during our time of meet and greet with our church family and visitors.

We thank the Lord for our visitors. Bro. Steve prayed over our worship hour.

The church choir did a good job leading the congregation in the hymns ‘What a Friend We Have in Jesus’ and ‘Count Your Blessings.’ Ms. Nell

Wimberley blessed us with our special music ‘I’m Not Over the Mountain Yet.’ Several women gathered around Ginger Cole as Tonya Fields led in prayer over her.

Bro. Steve read scripture from 1 John 4:11-15. Ginger Cole then shared her testimony with all of us. Bro. Steve dismissed services in prayer as the hymn ‘Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus’ was sung.

Our Discipleship Training hour began with the hymn ‘Leaning on the Everlasting Arms.’ Stephen Fields opened us in prayer.

Mike Fields opened the adult class in prayer before teaching us our lesson ‘Equipment For Christian Service’om 2 Timothy 3:17.

Our Sunday night worship hour began with Mike Fields leading us in the hymn ‘More About Jesus.’

Bro. Steve welcomed everyone then asked for prayer requests.

Keith Hamlin led us in prayer over all our requests. Bro. Steve delivered our message ‘Joy of Confession’ from Psalm 32. Tonya Fields dismissed services in prayer as the hymn ‘Only Trust Him’ was sung.

We all welcomed our newest member Ginger Cole to the Keely Mill Church family.

After services we wished Bro. Steve a happy birthday with a cake and ice cream birthday celebration.

Daily meditation on God’s Word helps believers grow in their faith and in their faithfulness.

Kenton News By Cindy Lamar Our most sincere condolences are extended to the family and friends of Neal Sharp.

The First Baptist Church now has a new music director. Clark Perkins was named to the position that was recently vacated by Steven Tate. Congratulations Mr. Perkins and best wishes in your new ministry.

Punxsutawney Phil confirms that Mother Nature will continue to deliver at least six weeks more of winter. Her fickle nature has brought varied temperatures from the single digits to the high sixties recently. Of late, her inclement weather has led to cancellations of church services, school classes, and business closures.

Food for thought: Let me

tell you something ‘bout what God’s done for me. He changed my life completely and set my spirit free. Forgave me of all my sins, washed me white as snow. I want to tell everyone everywhere I go. How he never leaves me, how He hears me pray. How I count on Him for everything, every single day. I love Him so very much and thank Him with all my heart. For loving me and saving me and for this brand new start.

Prayer list: Jolene Keymon, Freddie Simmons, Virginia Cherry, Henry Herane, Terry Lane, Jackie Hatch, Ronnie Lamar, Daniel and Faye Sharp, Tiffany Thomason, Jesse and Elaine Davidson, Bobby and Carol Primrose, and Clint McLodge.

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North Union Chad Murray opened Sunday school with many requests for prayer. Among those Logan, Kelly Carol, Whitney, Edna, Neil Sharp family, Marvin family fire loss, and Dycus family fire loss. Praise reports: The Lady Pirates at Rutherford won the Blue Suede tournament in Medina and our Madison Baird received MVP. Lindsey Whitley has a full time job in the career of her choice.

Chad read a reading titled ‘Which Road Do You Travel’ and it told of the Travel Guide being the Holy Bible. Due to sickness and bad weather several folks were absent.

Seems our service was comparing the Super Bowl to a Christian life.

In the children’s moment Phyllis Joyce told of her research about football. She told of the playbook being our Bible, the uniform being the whole armor of God, and the enemy being Satan. We may not get four chances to witness to someone. We may only get one chance. Touchdown and field goals will be souls for people. Riches we will get in heaven instead of a gold metal. Your inheritance is

By Sarah Allen

kept in heaven for you. We need to get off the bench to score souls for Christ. Many scriptures were added through her sermon.

Bro. Chris sermon was ‘Game Plan.’ He had four youths dress in football jerseys and demonstrated what a football team looks like when they don’t want to follow rules of the game.

For the church to discover their purpose, the test is in the market place. (Luke 9:18-27) Life. Some people still don’t know who Jesus is whether on football field or life. Be sure you know who you are following Instructions.

Are we listening to God? Jesus gave us specific instructions.

Church family. It takes a team that functions as a unit and runs better with a coach. So church runs better with Jesus Christ.

Evaluate your life. Who is calling the plays? You or God. Everyone had a good time at the Super Bowl party at the home of Kenny Harris.

We were encouraged to attend Wednesday night services where study of the Book of Job is beginning.

From the Preacher’s Desk

By Jerry Bell

“Hell Isn’t So Hot After All?” Reader’s Digest quoted the following story from Rotary Down Under: A ‘politician’ awoke after an operation and found the curtains in his hospital room drawn. “Why are the curtains closed?” he asked the nurse. “Is it night time already?” The nurse replied, “No, but there’s a fire across the street, and we didn’t want you to wake and think the operation was unsuccessful.”

Time was when most people feared the thought of hell with its images of fire and flames.

For preachers and the people in the pews in years gone by, eternal stakes were forcefully if frightfully clear: there was a hell to be avoided and a heaven to be gained. I can remember as a young teenager hearing the preacher sometimes ‘hit’ the pulpit and say, “There is a hell and those that do not obey the Lord will be there.” But now a US. News and World report article explains that many from bygone eras would scarcely recognize the hell of today! The article, “Hell Hath No Fury” p45, states that “the netherworld has taken on a new image: more of a deep funk than a pit of fire suggesting that hell may not be so hot after all.” The author, Jeffrey L. Sheler, quotes numerous authors and theologians who debate whether or not hell is a “real place” or simply a “state of being in which a person suffers from the deprivation of God.” While popular thinking seeks to douse hell’s flames and cool hell off, the Bible still tells about a hell that is hot. Consider a sampling of its images and statements: Matthew 25:41, Jesus spoke

of ‘everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels.’

Mark 9:43, 45, Jesus again spoke of a place He called “hell” which has a “fire that shall never be quenched.”

Revelation 19:20; 20:10, 14, 15; 21:8, speak of a “lake of fire burning with fire and brimstone” where some “will be tormented day and night forever and ever.” Luke 16:23-24, Here Jesus described a rich man in torment in Hades who begged for a drop of water to cool his tongue “for I am tormented in this flame.”

Evangelist Marshall Keeble reportedly preached that if you took the rich man out of hell, placed him in the hottest furnace on earth, then heated it seven times hotter, the rich man would “freeze to death in five minutes”! We can recognize and appreciate Brother Keeble’s hyperbole without dismissing his point.

We can rest assured that the Bible says; hell is real and that it is a horrible place beyond our full comprehension. And while preaching about hell from the pulpit today may have “cooled off” the Bible continues to warn that hell is as hot as ever! It seems that a lot of people do not believe that hell is real, especially when they fail to honor and worship God. Folks, we may say that we are “Christians” but “the way we live and our actions demonstrate our beliefs!” The whole Word of God needs to be proclaimed today, and that includes hell and how hot it is. Do you want to be there?

Note: I give credit to Dan Gulley, Smithville church of Christ, for his comments in this article

Bethpage By Joyce Brown There have been so many tragedies recently, you almost hate to watch the news. However, God is still in control and we must trust Him to take care of us as only He can. We’ve had wonderful services at Bethpage with inspired preaching from Bro. Jeff, beautiful music and a spirit of love and fellowship through the church family.

Get well wishes go to Vernelle Sturdivant who is recuperating at home following a time in the hospital. Best wishes to the Marvin family who lost their home and pets in a house fire but we are so thankful that none of them were hurt.

Not all who experienced fires were so fortunate. Our prayers go out to families who lost loved ones. Ron and Dot Sellers, along with her sisters, Pat and Marilyn traveled to Mountain View AR for the funeral of their brother in law, Bill Williams.

Our sympathy is sent to Doris and her daughters in their loss.

Our preacher’s pals had a great surprise for us this morning as Christy Griggs directed them in signing The Ten Commandments.

They all participated and did a really good job. Thanks kids.

We cancelled church services tonight due to the sleet and freezing rain. I will surely be glad for Spring to get here. I really miss when we can’t have church. Maybe I just need it more than some but my week does not go very well when we miss.

We were able to bless a family who has a large number of children in their household with items from our church food pantry. That’s why we try to keep it stocked and up to date. So Bethpage folks, you may want to bring some more donations for this ministry.

Katie Griggs was the only one who came forward with birthday money so we sang to her.

Have a great week and may God bless you.

Cloras Chapel By Robin McNeil Greetings from the Cloras Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church Dyer.

We are blessed to be here!

Our God is awesome and we praise His holy name.

Saturday Elder Diane Myles and Sister Patricia Mitchell attended the Homegoing celebration for Sister Cishley Harper. It was well attended and a great homegoing celebration it was.

Prayers go out to the Harper Family and all bereaved families in our community.

Sunday we had great Sunday School taught by Minister Keith Harris and Sister Teresa Cawthon. We had great participation and God was present.

We had a wonderful time.

Morning service was off the chain also. Pastor Myles message was “The Word on the Street.” Letting us know that we have to be about doing God’s word and not just hearers of the word. We have to be committed to action.

Afterwards Pastor Myles and Minister Keith Harris

New Hope Every 5th Wednesday evening we focus on missions.

Our Director of Missions Brother Roger Stacy told about the mission trip to Brazil with videos. It was good to hear what Southern Baptist is doing there.

Sunday morning Brother Terry Owens quoted the 14th chapter of John to introduce his special song, ‘Some Call It Heaven, I Call It Home.’

Brother Corey spoke on ‘What it means to be a neighbor’ from Luke 10:2537. We know it as the story of the Good Samaritan. We found what God is calling us to do. First we must get off our donkey, ‘out of our comfort zone.’ We must meet the needs of those who cross our path. Make certain God’s love is in us then share it with those around us.

Sunday evening our youth and children enjoyed

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visited the nursing home in Dyer and the sick and shut in.

They gave communion and prayer to those who are in need of prayer.

We missed Sister Doris Bradford, Sister Sue Fisher, and Elder Bush McNeil Sunday! Elder Walter Nolan was present and we thank God for him.

The Praise Team and the Sanctuary Choir sang beautifully Sunday and blessed our hearts. Sister Teresa Cawthon challenges all school students that make the honor roll. She vows to reward them.

Don’t forget February 14th at the Woodmen of the World Lodge at 6 p.m. for our Valentine gathering and February 15th for our Youth Valentine Program. We are looking forward to having a great time.

We will have a Black History Program the fourth Sunday in February at 3 p.m.

Everyone is invited to come!

Cloras Chapel says: Have a good week and stay warm!

By Shirley Hooper a Super Bowl party at Jenny McKenney’s. Brother Corey spoke on Mark 14:43-65. Jesus was arrested, why it happened and how it happened. Judas betrayed Jesus with a kiss.

One nearby cut off the ear of a priest, the gospel of John tells us it was Simon Peter, Jesus healed it.

There was a Jewish trial and a Roman trial. They interrogated several fake witnesses. Nothing wrong could be found. Jesus did not respond to their questions. But because He said He was the Son of God they condemned Him. Next Sunday, Feb. 9 at 8:30 a.m. there will be a churchwide breakfast. Greeter ministry training will be at 4:30 p.m. Easter Cantata practice in at 4 p.m. each Sunday afternoon.

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The Apostolic Hebrews 4:9 “So then, there remains a Sabbath rest of the people of God” Sunday morning breakfast – pre-prepped and sitting in a freshly cleaned out refrigerator and just waiting to be slid into the oven.

I love the way I feel so accomplished on Saturday evening when I go to bed with my body aching in places I didn’t know I had from all the extra Saturday work – purging the fridge, washing all the dishes that have been unavailable for the last few days and seeing them washed and dried and put back in their place and waiting to hold next week’s leftovers. I love the feel of all the laundry being washed, dried, and put away. Flipping the light switch down after the final mopping of the floor, the house anticipating our day of rest brings me a refreshing even before we’ve rested. I simply love the rest a Sunday brings.

There was once a different side of this. Sunday used to be one of the busiest days of the week. Oh the focus was different of course – we did everything with church in mind instead of money, work, and self. We used to get up on Sunday morning and cook a big batch of French toast and sausage, slather it with peanut butter and sit around the table for a half hour just laughing and talking. Then we’d all get up and clean up the big mess. The kids hated that part, “Boys dishes, girls clean off table!” or vice versa. But they did it and did it well. If we had gotten up early enough we might

have time to go for a walk, but not usually.

Once breakfast was cleared, we began the journey of getting ready for church. If you have ever gotten ready for church in a house with four children, two of them teenage boys, two of them pre-teen girls, with one bathroom, then you deserve a medal. We have done it and let me tell you, by the time we all make it to the car, we’re recovering from multiple conflicts, struggling to fuel our spirits with the joy Sunday should be bringing, and trying with everything in us to keep our feet on the necks of our enemy, Satan, who specializes in ushering in conflict on any given day, but especially Sunday morning (and Wednesday night).

Sunday afternoon we did it again. Sure there were those wonderful Sundays where I had put a pot roast on early and all I had to do was make bread and set the roast on the table when we got home. But still, there was the cleanup.

Everybody helped but still everybody dreaded it. Then it was rush, rush, rush back to church without time for even a little Sunday nap. It somehow seemed that all the joy a Sunday brought came and went, sifting in an out of our kitchen in spurts, deceiving us all into thinking that this way of the American Sunday in the south was worth all the effort. “Maybe I’m just not doing it right,” I mused.

After all, we did not have any Sunday even comparable

Golden Agers January 29 came and just brought on lot of excitement with Brother Jerry and Betty Legg’s attending our meeting in lieu of Brother Legg’s regularly scheduled meeting for chemo, which usually comes on Wednesdays.

Happily, he tolerates his weekly sessions well.

We had guests for their second meeting with us; Cherry and Bruce Machovich came to celebrate their 32nd anniversary and they brought a beautiful decorated cake to mark their special day. The cake was delicious and it followed a bountiful spread.

Our last guest was Anthony Warren, who as the Woodmen of the World Insurance agent in this area

By Amy Davidson to this in my childhood, so I had taken what I had seen other women of the church do and decided that was just what everybody did. Always questioning, teetering on the edge of condemnation – which I wasn’t supposed to have if I was walking with Christ.

The perpetual question mark of self-doubt hung over my head the shadows of the deep forest.

I can’t remember the moment when I saw the light. There was no defining moment of transformation, nor was there a family discussion. We just stopped the madness. Maybe it began the first time I prepared a French toast casserole on a Saturday evening and simply popped it in the oven that Sunday morning, and fell in love with the simplicity it brought into my spirit. We began having cinnamon toast, muffins, cereal, or oatmeal for breakfast. We left the dishes in the sink.

We had chicken pre-prepped chicken salad for lunch, and loaded the dishwasher. All of a sudden, we had time to take a more leisurely walk, play a family game of softball, or simply linger in the house with a second pot of coffee or a second glass of tea. And when we left for church, we were a much more loving group with fertile fields for the Word of the Lord to fall upon – the soil our fallow ground broken up and rich with contentment.

This is the Sabbath. In it, may you find your joy and rest.

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shared interesting facts about his company’s founder Mr. Ruth. Mr. Ruth began the original company in 1900 and from the beginning was interested in making his company a patriotic and environmental-pleasing organization, planting trees all over the U.S.A. n 1909, he became a Christian and planned to add Christian ideals to his company. In order to accomplish this enterprise, he bought out his supporters and identified the new name Woodmen of the World, with which he used the lodge system to promote his insurance sales. Of the 3 outstanding fraternal insurance companies, Woodmen of the World

holds the rank of first, Knights of Columbus ranks second and the original Modern Woodmen ranks third. Mr. Warren gave posters of flags with facts and advice about handling flags properly to everyone who attended.

We prayed for the sick; which included Anne Thompson and Carolyn Temple and we sang ‘Amazing Grace’ and ‘At Calvary.’ We sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to Hilda Jane Forsythe whom the world delightedly welcomed February 1, a few years ago. President Gary Baker closed out our meeting with a beautiful rendition of ‘In the Garden,’ which he played on his harmonica.

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CHILD IDENTIFICATION KITS On Saturday, February 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Gibson County High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), volunteers will be giving away Child Identification Kits for free to the public during the ballgame at the school gym. This is a free service and is welcome to anyone. The purpose of the Child Identification kits is so, in the event that a child ever goes missing, the police can use the information to find the child. Supplies are limited, so it will be first come- first served. All you have to do is fill out a form about the child’s physical appearance. This is a great opportunity not to pass up. FBLA is a group of students who plan on being in business jobs as their careers. They attend competitions to compete and have meetings about how to be good business leaders.

BOOKWORMS LISTENED TO ‘SNOW FRIENDS’ - On January 22, the Bookworms listened to the story ‘Snow Friends’ by M. Christina Butler and Tina Macnaughton. The story follows a little bear who wakes up early from his long winter’s sleep and finds that he is alone. He decides to build a snowman so he can have someone to play with. While building his snowman, he stumbles along two new friends. Together they finish building the snowman and have a fun filled day.

After the story the Bookworms colored two winter themed bookmarks and then enjoyed some cookies for snack. Everyone then joined in on the Chicken Dance and Story Time ended with the Hokey Pokey. You can join the Bookworms on Wednesday mornings at 10 at the Gibson County Memorial Library. Bookworms attending Story Time were (from left) Addyson, Alayna, Grayson, Peyton, Tyler, Evie and Emree.

BOOKWORM DUCKLINGS - On January 29, the Bookworms were read the story “Hey, Duck!” by Carin Bramsen. The story follows a little yellow duckling as he tries to make friends with a cat. After all of his attempts to get the cat to play fail, the duckling decides he will have fun on his own. The cat soon realizes that he misses the little duckling and searches for him all over until he finally finds him playing in the puddle. In the end the cat and duckling become friends. After the story the Bookworms had a snack. Then each Bookworm made a duckling mask of their very own. After their craft, the Bookworms joined in on the Chicken Dance. Story Time ended with the Hokey Pokey. You can join the Bookworms on Wednesday mornings at 10 at the Gibson County Memorial Library. Bookworms attending were (from left) Tucker, Kierra, Lila, Grayson, Tyler, Emily and James and (not pictured) Carter and Peyton.

Lowrance Chapel By Brandon Clenney Greetings from the Lowrance Chapel church of Christ! We ask that you continue to pray for Max Betts, who suffered a minor set back last week in his recovery. Also, continue to remember in your prayers Carlene Meadows, Chase Kemp, Jean Bell, James White, Jean Harris, Modeen Pierce, and Wesley Witherspoon. If you have any questions concerning the articles, the Bible, or would like to add someone to the sick list please contact me at brandon. clenney@gamil.com.

Over the past several Sunday mornings, we have been studying prayer. In my study, I came across this from an unknown author that I think can benefit us all.

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you. So begin your prayers by praying for those closest to you. They are the easiest to remember.

To pray for our loved ones is, as C. S. Lewis once said, a “sweet duty.”

The next finger is the pointing finger. Pray for those who teach, instruct and heal. This includes teachers, doctors, and ministers.

They need support and wisdom in pointing others in the right direction.

Keep them in your prayers.

The next finger is the tallest finger. It reminds us of our leaders. Pray for the president, military, leaders in business and industry, and administrators.

These people shape our nation and guide public opinion. They need God’s guidance.

The fourth finger is our

ring finger. Surprising to many is the fact that this is our weakest finger; as any piano teacher will testify.

It should remind us to pray for those who are weak, in trouble or in pain. They need your prayers day and night. You cannot pray too much for them.

And lastly comes our little finger; the smallest finger of all which is where we should place ourselves in relation to God and others. As the Bible says, “The least shall be the greatest among you.” Your pinkie should remind you to pray for yourself. By the time you have prayed for the other four groups, your own needs will be put into proper perspective and you will be able to pray for yourself more effectively.

Have a great week!

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Obituaries

RELIGION The Grapevine By Sarah Skinner

OSCAR NEAL SHARP

Kenton - Mr. Oscar Neal Sharp, age 69, of Kenton, Tennessee, passed away from this life on January 30, 2014, at his home.

Neal was born December 1, 1944, in Dyer, Tennessee; the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Earl and Mary Anna Boucher Sharp. He retired from Texas Gas as an Instrument Control Specialist. After retirement he worked in the local community as an electrician. He also served his country with the US Air Force. Military honors were observed. In 2011 he was diagnosed with ALS, which the US Veterans Association considers service connected. He remained at home during his final years and was cared for by his two daughters and many caregivers.

Neal lived in Kenton, where he was an active member of Kenton Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was a man of great faith and always put the needs of his family and friends first.

Neal is survived by two daughters, Laura Elizabeth Sharp Giles and husband Danny of Humboldt, Vanessa Lynne Sharp Multon and husband Michael of Franklin; grandchildren, Ryland Neal Giles, Beckett Daniel Giles, Elizabella Jewel Giles, Jonah Quinn Multon, and Lennox Sharp Multon; also by brothers, Daniel Sharp and wife Faye of Kenton, and Joe Sharp and wife Peggy of Kenton, along with special friend Sue Gordon of Dyer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Mary, and a sister, Anetia Sharp.

Funeral services for Mr. Sharp were conducted on Saturday, February 1, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at the Kenton Cumberland Presbyterian Church with his cousin, Bro. James Lumpkin officiating. Interment followed at Sunnyside Cemetery of Kenton, Tennessee. Those wishing to honor Neal may send a monetary gift in his name to the The ALS Association TN Chapter - P.O. Box 40244 - Nashville, TN 37204 Or to Kenton Cumberland Presbyterian Church – 301 West College Street, Kenton, TN 38233. “Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial because, when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.� – James 1:12

Although we had very inclement weather Sunday morning, we had a Hallelujah good time at St. Paul. We began praising the Lord in Sunday School and it carried over into morning service. Rev. Michelle Skinner delivered a powerful message. Her topic “Temptation� was found in 1 Corinthians 10:13 and other scriptures.

The mass choir provided the music. We had very good attendance.

We certainly miss Rev. and Mrs. Pounds. Rev. Pounds called the church Sunday morning and talked to Deacon Ronald Banks and Rev. Skinner.

He was concerned about the church and wanted to know how things were going. Reported being very tired but elated over how many souls had been saved, and their time is almost up.

We were very happy that Rev. Skinner and Lil Sarah made it to church and back to school and home before the roads got too bad.

Our love, prayers and sympathy go out to the family of Neal Sharp and all bereaved families.

Those having birthdays this week are; Eric Brooks, Kane Taylor, and Pearl Banks. We wish them all a happy birthday.

Rev. Henry Banks is a patient at Regional Hospital in Jackson.

Remember him and all the sick in your prayers.

Gerald Skinner and Billy Skinner of Greenfield visited James and I last Wednesday.

I’m not ready for six more weeks of winter weather, but they say the ground hog saw his shadow.

God bless and have a good week.

Card of Thanks The family of Mrs. Clarice M. Warren would like to thank everyone for the love and support shown to them during her illness and passing. Words cannot begin to express our heartfelt appreciation. Your prayers, cards, food, flowers, visits, donations and help meant so much to us. She lived out Jesus’ greatest commandment (Matthew 22:37-to love the Lord God with all your heart and with all of your soul and with all of your mind and to love your neighbor as yourself.) Her desire was that all should know the Lord as their personal Savior. On January 23, 2014, she went to live forever with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

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Sunday School for Shut-Ins By Mary King When you’re ready please read Luke 1:80.

People had given up. Those words were about John the Baptist. People felt forgotten.

They’d heard the Messiah would come, but “When?�

Since the last prophet had declared ‘thus saith the Lord’ it was 430 years. But just when the majority had decided that Scripture was mere fables, the birth of John the Baptist was announced so the John would announce the life and ministry of the Messiah, Jesus, Immanuel. “Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall call him name Immanuel� Isaiah 7:14 (KJV).

Mary conceived, but she’s in Nazareth and must get to Bethlehem )Micah 5:2).

How? But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel, whose going forth have been from of old, from everlasting� Micah 5:2(KJV). “And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world

should be taxed� Luke 2:1(KJV).

I would wonder if Mary knew about Micah 5:2. If she did, she pondered it in her heart.

It all seemed like an impossible dream, but one little Mary believed as only a child could believe. Now it’s time.

When the Emperor Caesar Augustus made a decree, everyone in the Roman Empire would comply.

Palestine was under Roman rule at the time. “(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)� Luke 2:2(KJV).

It was time for them to register. Joseph and Mary would be taxed all right. Have you ever been taxed? Just wait. God is watching.

The news was ‘It’s tax time’ but only God knew the news behind the news an the truth behind the decree. Tax time was God’s time to set usher the Messiah to Bethlehem, from the womb to the world.

In the phrase ‘first made’ in verse 2 of Luke chapter 2, we see God’s attention to details as His order continues.

Everyone has an assignment (Luke 1).

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By Katheryn Blankenship Here we go again, with another round of cold weather.

I hear the ground hog saw his shadow, which means another six weeks of winter!

During the children’s time Sunday morning, Brother Jason asked them how many knew the words to the song “If you’re happy and you know it.� He asked them what they do when they are happy.

Someone said do flips, a dog wags his tail, the Bible says to be happy, trust in he Lord.

Brother Jason’s message “Potential� was from Romans 15:4-21 Sunday evening we are continuing the book study ‘Not a fan,’ and Wednesday night ‘Daniel.’

Our member profile this week is Robert McGreger. He operated the power point and soundboard every Sunday. He is a fine young man, always with a smile. There is a lot of sickness, instead of shaking hands there was a lot of fist bumps and waves during meet and greet.

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Sports & Education GC Lady Pioneers drop two

BY LORI CATHEY Gibson County hosted the Westview Chargers Saturday for Senior Night; unfortunately both the boys and girls fell to the Chargers. Before the start of the boy’s game, Gibson County honored senior’s basketball players CareBeth Holt, Sarah Beth Mullins, Zach Eskew, Joe Lee, Qua Harris and Tyler Freeman for their years of dedication and hard play.

The Gibson County Lady Pioneers started the game with both teams trading baskets throughout the first quarter. At the 2:00 mark in the first quarter the Lady Pioneers went on a 8-2 run to give Gibson County a 20-14 lead at the end of the first quarter. At the end of the second quarter Gibson County was up by 9 points 39-30.

The Lady Pioneers came out cold in the second half and were outscored 14 to 11

but had a 50-44 lead going into the fourth quarter. With four minutes remaining in the game the Lady Charges went on 10-0 run to end the game 67-56 Westview.

The Lady Pioneers were led in scoring by Briana Fields with 15 points and CaraBeth Holt scored 13 points. Erin Lannom and Justyce White each added 12 points. Sarah Beth Mullins finished with 4 points.

In the first game Tuesday night the Lady Pioneers took on the #1 Union City Lady Tornados.

Union City jumped out to a 10-2 lead with three minutes left in the first quarter. The Lady Pioneers pulled within 4 points behind two free throws by Justyce White and backto-back shots from Briana Fields to end the first quarter 14 -10 Union City.

The Lady Tornados opened the second quarter with three pointers from

Kealie Reaves but Lady Pioneer CaraBeth Holt answered right back with a 3-pointer from the left wing and was fouled. Holt made the free throw for a fourpoint play to make it 17-14 Union City.

Both teams swapped baskets back and forth for the remainder of the quarter.

Fields made two strong drives for scores in the quarter and Lannom, off an offensive rebound put-back with 15 seconds left, made it 25 to 23 at halftime.

Gibson County midway through the third quarter was still down by 2 points with shots by Fields, Lannom and White. Union City went on a 7-0 run to take a 44-35 lead at the end of the third quarter.

The Lady Pioneers got back in the game with a 3pointer from Holt, four free throws and a turnaround jump shot by White to make it 48 to 44 with four minutes left in the game. In the final

minutes of the game Gibson County was outscored by Union City 7 to 2 for a 5546 loss.

Lady Pioneer coach Mitch Wilkes said, “We did not have the attitude we must have to compete. We have to play with confidence. We play hard at times but we must play hard for the whole game. We have improved in a lot of area since the first meeting. I know these young ladies will bounce back from this.”

For the game, the Lady Pioneers connected on 13of-24 attempts from the field, made 19-of-20 free throws and forced Union City to comment 12 turnovers. The Lady Pioneers also had 15 rebounds.

Leading in scoring for the night for Gibson County was Briana Fields who netted 17 points and 7 rebounds.

Justyce White scored 16 points, CaraBeth Holt had 7 points and Erin Lannom finished with 6 points.

STEAL FOR TWO - Lady Pioneer senior CaraBeth Holt makes a steal and moves the ball down court to score a basket. Holt scored 13 points against Westview. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

EYES ON THE BALL - Gibson County senior Sarah Beth Mullins has her eye on the ball just waiting to make a steal. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

UP AND OVER - Gibson County senior Zach Eskew attempts a shot under the basket while being closely guarded. Eskew finished the game with 9 points and and 6 rebounds. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

FIELDS IN ACTION - Lady Pioneer Briana Fields leaps up to shoot over Westview defender #30 Kendell Leyhue this past Saturday night. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

SENIOR NIGHT - Gibson County High School senior Qua Harris, and a four year basketball player, was escorted by his parents Derek Harris and Charity Eskew on senior night. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

Pioneers fall to Westview, Union City

LEE GOES AERIAL - Gibson County Joe Lee scores on an aerial lay-up and was fouled for a three point play. Lee had 13 points and 5 rebounds in the game.

(Photo by Lori Cathey)

BY LORI CATHEY The GC Pioneer seniors came out and played hard on senior night held last Saturday night.

In the first quarter the Pioneers went on a 10-2 run to take a 16 to 6 lead at the end of the quarter. Gibson County took a 28-21 lead into the locker room at the half.

A 21-17 run made it 4742 at the end of the third quarter. In the fourth quarter Westview outscored Gibson County 17 to 14 to tie the game and send it into overtime. The Pioneers had trouble with hitting shots in the final two minutes and were outscored 5 to 1 to end the game 66 to 61 Westview.

Leading Gibson County were Peyton Holt with 15 points. Joe Lee finished with 13 points. Pierce Holt had 9 points and Brannion Simpson added 8 points.

Zach Eskew scored 7 points and Mac Hicks had

6 points.

In Tuesday’s game, the Gibson County Pioneers battled with the Union City Tornados in district play.

In the first quarter the lead went back and fourth down to the final seconds.

Pierce Holt hit a 3-pointer from the left wing to give Gibson County a 11-8 lead with 2:25 left in the quarter.

Union City’s Quentrail Polk came right back and made 3-pointer to tie the game at 13 all with 20 seconds left in the quarter.

The Pioneers pushed the ball down the floor and Mac Hicks made a long 3pointer from the left corner to give Gibson County a 16 to 13 lead at the end of the first quarter.

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

by Brannion Simpson and Pierce Holt and a turn around jump shot from Zach Eskew, the Pioneers tied the game at 24-24 with 2:20 remaining in the quarter.

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With less than a minute let in the quarter the Pioneers bet the full court press giving Joe Lee an easy layup. Gibson County set up to take the last shot of the quarter when Peyton Holt made a backdoor cut to the basket and scored a lay-up to make it 28-25 going into the locker room at halftime.

Through the whole third quarter, both teams traded baskets back and fourth.

Gibson County’s Hicks was fouled bringing the ball up the court and made both free throws to make it 43-40 with 20 seconds left in the quarter. Union City’s Donte Simpson made a 3-pointer at the buzzer to tie the game at 43-43 to end the quarter.

In the first four minutes of the fourth quarter both

teams had trouble making shots.

Gibson County had a 6-foot jump shot by Simpson and a free throw

by Peyton Holt to take a 46 to 45 lead.

On Gibson County’s next two possessions, the Pioneers turned the ball over for scores to give Union City a 50 to 46 lead.

The Pioneers could never get any closer than two points for the remainder of the game. Gibson County lost 60-56 to Union City.

Pierce Holt paced the Pioneers with 17 points and 7 rebounds. Joe Lee added 12 points. Zach Eskew added 9 points and Peyton Holt finished with 8 points.

Brannion Simpson added 7 points and Mac Hicks had 5.

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Gibson Co. freshman boys are touranment champs

PIONEERS FANS ARE THE BEST - The Pioneers had a great turnout of support for the district matchup against Union City this past Tuesday night. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

BY LORI CATHEY The Gibson County freshman boys’ basketball team finished their 11 and 1 season by winning the Northwest Tennessee Freshman Basketball League Championship.

Team members Mac Hicks, Josh London, Tyner Hughes, Jamarius Skinner and Devonte Wilkes entered the tournament as the top ranked team with their only loss of the regular season being a two point loss to USJ. In their first game of the

PIRATES FINISH THIRD - The Rutherford Pirates finished in third place in Class A in the Blue Suede Invitational Tournament held Saturday night in Medina. The Rutherford boys defeated TCA, 42-38. Team members are (front row) Adam Smithson, Camron McMackin, Colin Warren, Will Cantrell, Luke Lannom, (back row) Pirates coach Drew Gibson, Aubrey Perkins, Cody Green, Malik Jones, Noah Stafford, Tamaz Taylor.

Remington Green and Caden Wylie.

tournament, the Pioneers defeated Martin Westview by 8 points and advanced to the championship game to play USJ. By the end of the first quarter of the championship game, the Pioneer’s tough defense, rebounding and shooting ability had given them a 15 to 0 lead. By the end of the second quarter, the Pioneers had built a commanding 30 to 8 lead. The Pioneers continued their dominance in the second half and won the championship with a

score of 49 to 24.

Coach Lownsdale commented, “I was proud of how hard the guys played during the tournament. With only five players, they had to play every minute of the games and I felt they never quit working on either end of the court.”

In the championship game, Mac Hicks led Gibson County with 18, Josh London added 10, Devonte Wilkes finished with 9, Jamarius Skinner scored 5 and Tyner Hughes had 2.

TOURNAMENT CHAMPS - The Gibson County freshman boys’ basketball team finished their 11 and 1 season by winning the Northwest Tennessee Freshman Basketball League Championship. Team member are: (front row) Tyner Hughes, Devonte Wilkes, (back row) Jamarius Skinner, Mac Hicks and Josh London. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

RJHS Pirates win third in tournament

BY LORI CATHEY In the Blue Suede Invitational Tournament Saturday night boy’s consolation game, the Rutherford Pirates took to the court against TCA for third and fourth place.

TCA took an early lead 11-2 to end the first quarter. TCA took a 16-9 lead heading into the locker room at halftime.

The Pirates out scored TCA by 3 points in the third quarter. Rutherford won the scoring battle in the fourth quarter by a 10 to 6 margin to tie the game at 33 all. In overtime Rutherford outscored TCA 9 to 5 for a 42-38 third place victory.

Camron McMackin had a game-high 12 points for Rutherford and Aubrey Perkins finished with 7 points. Noah Stafford and Cody Green each scored

6 point. Malik Jones had 4 points and Caden Wylie added 3 points. Colin Warren finished with 2 points.

In the first round, Rutherford Pirates defeated USJ 42 to 28. Aubrey Perkins led Rutherford in scoring with 14 points. Malik Jones finished with 10 points and Cody Green scored 6 points.

Camron McMackin had 5 points and Colin Warren added 3 points. Caden Wylie and Noah Stafford each had 2 points.

Friday night in the semifinal game the Pirates lost 40-19 to Savannah Christian.

Leading Rutherford Pirates was Noah Stafford with 6 points. Camron McMackin and Aubrey Perkins both scored 4 points Cody Green added 3 points and Will Cantrell finished with 2 points.

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ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM AND MVP PLAYERS - Selected from the Lady Pirates basketball team to the Blue Suede Invitational All Tournament team are: McKinnley Burkett, MVP Madison Baird and Hannah Ball.

RJHS Lady Pirates

ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM -Selected from the Pirates basketball team to the Blue Suede Invitational All Tournament team are: Carmon McMackin and Noah Stafford.

from page 1 Facing off for the championship were the Rutherford Lady Pirates against Westover. The Lady Pirates had a 9-5 lead at the end first quarter.

They extended their lead to 17-9 advantage at halftime.

The Lady Pirates took a 19-16 lead at the end of the third quarter. In the fourth quarter both teams scored 11 points apiece.

The Rutherford Lady Pirate defeated Westover 30-27 to the win the Blue Suede Invitational tournament.

Rutherford Lady Pirate head coach Keri Lannom

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F & M PLAYERS OF THE MONTH - The January Pioneer Player of the Month is junior forward Brannion Simpson. Simpson averaged 5 points and 4 rebounds per game. He has a 44 percent field goal, 46 percent from the 3-point range and shoots 61 percent from the free throw line. Coach Justin Lowery said, “He is our most improve player through January and most consists player we have right down.” The Lady Pioneer Player of the Month for January is sophomore guard Briana Fields. Fields averages 12 points, 5 rebounds and 3 steals per game. Coach Mitch Wilkins said, “She has really improved and also her confidence level has improved. I’m extremely proud where she started the season and where she is today. She only going to continue to get better. Blake Smith with Farmers & Merchants Bank, Rutherford presented each Player of the Month with a game ball. (Phot Lori Cathey)

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In the first round the Lady Pirates defeated Jackson Christian 33 to 24.

Leading the Lady Pirates was McKinley Burkett with 10 points. Hannah Ball finished with 9 points and Madison Baird had 6 points.

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LADY PIONEER ALUMNI - GC Lady Pioneer Alumni recognized during last Saturday’s game were Christy Hicks Hart, Heather Scruggs Jones, Candy Williams Hughes, Carol Tyree Oliver, Peggy Hall White, Deana

Watkins Wyrick, Heather Butler, Brandy Williams Lannom, Erica Schlesinger, Tamra Collias, Autumn Hopper Little, Aubrey Reedy and Britney Garner.

(Photo by Lori Cathey)

GCHS honors Butler with RETIRED JERSEY - Former Lady Pioneer Heather Butler was honored last Saturday when her GCHS jersey and number were retired. Butler continues to break and set new records in her college career with the UT Martin Lady Skyhawks. (photo by Lori Cathey)

from page 1 In Butler’s senior year, she was named to All District, All Regional, and All State tournament teams. She was also the MVP for the 2010 TSSAA Class AA State

LADY PIONEER SENIORS - Senior Lady Pioneers Sarah Beth Mullins (left) and CaraBeth Holt were recognized during Senior Night at GCHS last Saturday. (photo by Lori Cathey)

PIONEER SENIORS - Senior Pioneers recognized during Senior Night at GCHS last Saturday were (front row) Zach Eskew, Joe Lee, (back row) Qua Harris and Tyler Freeman. (photo by Lori Cathey)

Tournament and was one of three finalists of TSSAA Class AA Miss Basketball.

Butler was named the 2010 Jackson Sun’s West TN Player of the Year.

Other individual

achievements are: averaging 25 points per game her senior year, All Academic for the district and scoring 93 points in three game in the State Tournament to set a new state scoring record. Butler, while attending UT Martin last year, set the NCAA record with 80 consecutive games scoring three point goals and became UT Martin’s all-time leading scorer with 2,111 career points.

Butler is the Ohio Valley Conference’s all-time leading scorer with 2,651 career points through her senior season. She is a threetime All-OVC first teamer and 2012 OVC Tournament Most Valuable Player. She not only ranks 31st on the NCAA’s all-time scoring list but has scored in double figures in 120 consecutive games, good for 15th on the NCAA’s list. It is the second longest consecutive double digit scoring streak in NCAA history. She is a nine-time Ohio Valley Conference Adidas Player of the Week throughout her college career-with four this year, Tennessee Sports Writers Association Player of the

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Butler notched yet another career achievement in the University of Tennessee at Martin women’s basketball record book as she scored a career high 44 points to defeat Ohio Valley Conference East leader Eastern Kentucky 8765 on Monday night.