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TRI-CITY REPORTER WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 12, 2014

DYER, TENNESSEE

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Allen Barker

Barker is candidate for Gibson Co. mayor Allen Barker of Humboldt has announced his candidacy for the office of Gibson County Mayor. Barker has extensive training in governmental business activities with a strong emphasis on budgets, finances and accountability. He is fiscally conservative and realizes low tax rates are an important issue with the majority of citizens. “My experience in managing and working with other local governments makes me well qualified to be your county mayor. I continue to maintain business relationships with industrial developers worldwide. I look forward to working with the city mayors and chambers of commerce in the recruitment of industry for our Gibson County Industrial Park and the other available buildings we have throughout the county,” said Barker. “I will give 110-percent see page 3

New Second Harvest Food Bank to serve Gibson Co. Hunger in Gibson County may take folks by surprise. According to officials at Second Harvest Food Bank, there are 9,250 food insecure individuals in Gibson Co. according to Map the Meal Gap Data 2013. The food insecurity rate in Gibson Co. is 18.7-percent, which is tied with Perry Co. for the highest percentage of the food insecurity of the 13 counties that the planned new Second Harvest Western Branch at Camden will serve. Second Harvest works with nine partner agencies (food pantries, soup kitchen, see page 3

CLASSES IMPROVE CRASH RESPONSE - Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Jason Goslee (left) and Critical Incidents Response team member, Trooper Maureen Velez (right), have traveled across Gibson County to present a Fire Department and First Responder Response to Crashes class to all city and Gibson County Fire and Rescue Departments over the past month. Gibson County Fire Chief Bryan Cathey (center) submitted his Highway Safety Standard Operating Guidelines to the Troopers and then worked with them to improve response for all emergency personnel when responding to crashes. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

Co. Fire Chief works with THP to improve response to crashes BY LORI CATHEY Over the past month Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Jason Goslee and Critical Incidents Responses Team member Trooper Maureen Velez have traveled across Gibson County to present a class to all county fire and rescue departments. The class, ‘Fire Department and First Responder Response to Crashes,’ was attended by at least one member of every city and county fire/rescue department in the county. More than 127 emergency services workers

went through the class over the past month. The objective was to give them a basic understanding of crash investigation principles, highway safety and safe driving of all vehicles to emergency scenes. This understanding will allow those responding to emergencies to more easily identify and preserve potential evidence at crash scenes once they arrive safely to the scenes. Gibson County Fire Chief Bryan Cathey submitted the Highway Safety Standard Operating see page 3

Kenton FD receives free smoke alarms BY LORI CATHEY The State Fire Marshal’s office recently presented the Kenton Volunteer Fire Department with a supply of smoke alarms to be installed in homes within the fivemile subscriber area for Kenton. Members of the Kenton Volunteer Fire Department received training on the new alarms, which were purchased with FEMA grant funds and utilize a lithium battery with a 10-year lifespan. The alarms are free, but must be installed by the fire department or a partnering organization that has received

a training course. Because supplies are limited, the fire department may need to give first preference to those who are not able to otherwise afford smoke alarms. The ‘Get Alarmed’ smoke alarm installation program has saved 50 Tennesseans from fires. The State Fire Marshal’s office has distributed more than 50,000 alarms to fire departments across Tennessee. The installation of these smoke alarms not only provide lifesaving early alerts for homes in high-risk areas, but also allows see page 3

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County leaders address subdivisions BY APRIL G. JACKSON The Gibson County Commission met Monday morning in Trenton addressing several resolutions, all of them passing unanimously. New lot standards for new major subdivisions in A-1 (agricultural and forestry) district were adopted. No citizens attended a public hearing for the new zoning resolution, held before the regular meeting. Front yards, rear yards and side yards are addressed. “Basically, if you want to build, you can’t build real close to the property line,” said Commissioner Allen Barker of Humboldt. The changes mandate the depth of rear yards and side yards in subdivisions to minimums of 20 feet and 15 feet respectively. Within major new subdivisions, the minimum lot area is 20,000 square feet per unit. The county health department may require greater land area where public water service or public sewer systems are not available. Lot width cannot be less than 125 feet at the building setback line, but all new major subdivisions have a minimum of 100 feet. “These are reasonable regulations, needed in order to prevent undesirable situations which would have a negative impact on the area,” Barker said. Storage room for the Humboldt clerk and master’s office was addressed with additional shelving being funded by the county commission. The office has run out of storage room for records. Clerk and Master Amy Brown and staff do see page 3

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Insight & Opinion A short history of Tennessee farming

Clayburn Peeples reports: After West Tennessee was purchased (or stolen, depending on your view of history) in 1818, from the Chickasaw Indians, settlers began pouring in, all of them bent on farming what was touted by the media of the day as the most fabulous farmland in the world. One promoter said that in the Big Hatchie country the soil was so rich it didn’t have to be worked at all, that forest trees in the area hung heavy with fruit and that fat roasted pigs ran about the woods with knives and forks sticking in their backs, begging to be eaten. Alas, the first generation of West Tennessee settlers found reports of the ease of farming the land had been somewhat exaggerated, but still more and more settlers poured in. One reporter claimed that 5,000 wagons passed through Knoxville in a single day, all headed for wonderful West Tennessee. Because of this extremely rapid development, within 30 years West Tennessee’s population was generally equal to that of each of the other two grand divisions of the state. And in all three of them, farming was the main source of economic survival for almost every family. But each grand division developed different patterns of farming. In East Tennessee, small

farms predominated, with farmers growing wheat, corn, cattle and hogs. In West Tennessee there were small farms as well, but with our generally flat terrain, another agricultural system, one similar to that in the Mississippi River Delta farther south, developed, dominated by large plantations growing cash crops for export. Cotton and tobacco were the primary plantation crops in Tennessee at the time. In Middle Tennessee, the plantation system could be found to some extent as well, but livestock farming developed there also, and the middle portion of the state became one of the South’s primary suppliers of hogs, mules, horses and sheep. And of course, to feed all those animals, Tennessee farmers grew enormous crops of corn. By the 1830’s, even Tennessee’s small farmers had begun to realize that to better their families’ lives they would have to grow more than just what they needed to eat. So slowly, farmers across the state began to sell their surplus. At first they bartered and exchanged products, then traded excess crops for cash or supplies. Cotton and tobacco were the state’s first cash only crops, but later wheat began to be grown

primarily as well. Corn was also raised for cash, as were beef cattle, hogs and sheep. For various reasons, soil quality and the state’s location among them, the 1840’s and 50’s were among the best decades Tennessee farmers have ever experienced. Many historians refer to this time as the “golden age of farming” in Tennessee. Farmers across the state had begun to embrace new technologies with great success. Animal drawn equipment became more and more common in Tennessee fields, as did blooded livestock. Farmers also began to use improved varieties of seeds and fertilizers during this era. And Tennessee farmers then, as now, we’re very, very good at farming. So successful, in fact, that Tennessee was the nation’s leading producer of corn and hogs throughout the 1840’s, thus earning for us one of our historic state nicknames, “The Hog and Hominy State,” during that era. A West Tennessee farmer won the gold medal at the 1851 London World’s Fair for superior cotton. The same year a middle Tennessee farmer won the first prize for wool. In 1846, a Sumner County farmer sold four hogs that together weighed a whopping 1,997 pounds. In the years

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Amye Stephens, Teresa Brooks, Missy Herndon, Sophrina Moore and Susan Acree. 50 YEARS AGO March 12, 1964 The First National Bank of Rutherford will have a formal grand opening in its new building Wednesday, March 18th, Byron Crouse, cashier, announced today. The building, constructed on the site of the old hotel building on Main Street in the business section, is one of the most modern banking institutions in this section of the country. It has a spacious lobby, large accounting area, a huge vault, a director’s room, cashier’s office, two restrooms, storage room, front and back entrances, a parking lot in the rear, drive-in window and night depository. From a class of 35 students, nine Dyer High School seniors made a 90 or above average for their three and a half years work. Larry Orr, son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Frank Orr, is valedictorian and Mary Nell Thomas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Travis. Y. Thomas, is salutatorian. Others are Carolyn Crouse, Donna Duck, Trudy Bailey, Jimmy Ryal, Janice Hutchison, Pat Selph, and Kay Cathey. A new building construction firm came into being in Kenton this week when Ray Hollomon, Loyd Lewellying and J.D. Rainey formed a partnership and organized the Kenton Builders Supply Co. On February 29, the Rutherford F.F.A. chapter entered a skills contest at Bradford. The boys that entered the contest were James Walker, Mark Gray, Mike Flowers, Wayne Rowan, Melvin Davidson, Terry Riggins, David Rochelle, Ted Bell, Larry Webster, Charlie Jackson, and Buddy Workman. Rutherford’s advisor at the contest was Robert White.

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promised West Tennessee farmers the capability to ship their products all the way north to St. Louis and Chicago, south to New Orleans, northeast to Louisville, thence to New York and southeast all the way to Charleston, South Carolina. The future appeared as bright as a shiny new coin for Tennessee agriculture in 1860. Things could not have looked better. Then came the war. (to be continued)

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Co. Fire Chief works from page 1 Guideline that he was starting to put in place for Gibson County emergency workers to Tennessee State Troopers Lt. Joey Hargrove and Lt. Jason Goslee. The Troopers reviewed the county guidelines and made some changes, which Cathey implemented. Goslee said after reading the county guideline, he has a better understanding why the fire departments do some of the things they do at crash scenes. Goslee said this was very helpful to them and ask if he could present a class to explain to the fire departments why THP does some of the things they do. That way fire and first responders would have a better understanding of what THP does on crash scenes. If all emergency responders on the scene know what the main goals are for everyone responding

it will make the scenes safer and better for everyone involved, they agreed. Goslee noted that each responding agency or group has a different mission but they share common goals and priorities. Goslee and Velez emphasized that the number one priority is to render aid to the crash victims and to maintain the safety of all emergency responders. Each responder group fire/ rescue, first responders, law enforcement and emergency medical service - arrives at the scene of a crash with a different objective. Fire and rescue gives aid to victims, rescue trapped or injured patients, controls hazards and traffic control for safety until law enforcement arrives on scene. Law enforcement personnel need to manage traffic around the scene of a crash, do a crash investigation

while also documenting the circumstances and issuing citations or making arrests. Emergency medical services (EMS) focuses solely on ensuring that crash victims receive the best medical attention. Participants offered an example of how these differing priorities have resulted in conflict at crash scenes. The fire personnel prefer that all lanes of traffic be blocked for the safety of the victims and emergency personnel. While law enforcement personnel are concerned about safety and causing excessive backups when a partial road closure could ensure an adequate level of safety for crash victims and emergency responders. This class helps each agency involved learn how they can safely do their jobs while helping the other agency’s with minimum delays to the public.

Barker is candidate from page 1 in order to move Gibson County forward. We may have varied opinions on how to get to the top, but I promise I will listen to you and work together. With the right leadership, Gibson County has the potential to be the best county in Tennessee and be the envy of others. I was chairmen of The Gibson County Joint Economic Development Board for a number of years and demonstrated we can all get along in Gibson County. I will treat everyone with the respect and dignity they deserve.” During his tenure as mayor of Humboldt, the city moved from a near bankrupt situation and highest tax rate in the county, to a city with a sizeable fund balance, and all old debt retired. While the city lost some jobs, many were replaced with new industry and expansions of existing industries. “I have always

administered my campaigns with the utmost honesty, dignity, integrity, and with straight forward answers. This campaign will be administered in the same manner. I truly believe my credentials and experience speak for themselves and do not find it necessary to make slanderous remarks about my opponents,” said Barker. Allen and his wife, Carol, have been married 39 years, and reside in Humboldt, and are members of Humboldt First Baptist Church. They have two daughters, Lisa, who resides in Humboldt, and Cindy, of Lady’s Island, S.C. Barker has the following additional accreditations on his resume’: Presently serving as Gibson County commissioner, on Gibson County Budget Committee, city of Humboldt mayor - 16 years, Humboldt alderman - two years, certified Municipal

Public Administrator and Municipal Policy Maker. He is a Local Government Leadership graduate, attended the Elected Officials Academy, served on Municipal Advisory Board, was president of West Tennessee Mayor’s Association, member of T-Dot Transportation Committee for West Tennessee, member of State Underground Storage Tank for 10 years, member of Japan American Society of Tennessee, member of Gibson County Rail Authority 16 years, president of Tennessee Municipal League for 365 cities, member of West Tennessee Industrial Association, and is a West Star leadership graduate. “I come to you with many years of unprecedented experience in local city and county governments. I humbly ask for your vote and support. It’s our future. Expect more,” said Barker.

TROOPERS CONDUCT CLASS - Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Jason Goslee and Critical Incidents Response Team member Trooper Maureen Velez give instructions to members of local county fire departments and first responder units on proper procedures for responding to crash scenes. Over 127 members of emergency services went through the class over the past month. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

New Second Harvest from page 1 community centers, children’s programs, etc) in Gibson Co. Although hundreds of thousands of meals were provided, Second Harvest estimates another million were needed. Second Harvest is currently working to raise funds for a Western Branch Distribution Center in Camden, Tennessee. Second Harvest Food Bank’s mission is to feed hungry people and work to solve hunger issues, and this effort will allow the nonprofit to better serve more than 48,000 children, seniors and families at risk of hunger in the western region of its’ 46-county service area. The Western Branch Distribution Center will serve thirteen counties including, Benton, Carroll,

Chester, Decatur, Gibson, Hardin, Henderson, Henry, Houston, Humphreys, Perry, Stewart and Weakley. Plans include an estimated 35,000 square foot warehouse with dry, cold and frozen storage as well as a volunteer resource center to inspect, sort and pack food and a community meeting space for training and meetings. The Western Branch will address the lack of necessary agencies, capacity, food resources and community support to meet the needs of the region. Second Harvest Food Bank has committed to a promise to provide more access to food resources and volunteer opportunities while increasing food distribution in the region by 50 percent during the first year of operation. To date, Second Harvest Food Bank has raised more than $225,000, including

the land that was donated by the Benton County Commission. The land is shovel ready, awaiting the necessary funds from generous donors before breaking ground. “Second Harvest Food Bank is committed to meeting the needs in the western region,” says Donna Vick, Agency Relations Manager. “But, support from the counties served is essential to help build a better – healthier – community.” In order to make the Center a reality financial commitments are needed. Please visit secondharvestmidtn.org/ west or locally, contact Barbara Faulkner, 731693-8895, Barbara Smallwood, 901-6034258, Judy Graning, 731414-7674 or Carolyn Stewart, 731-694-8648.

County leaders address from page 1 office and deal with a huge amount of paper work, Barker noted. Other funds were designated for a server and printer for the county mayor’s office. Coy Yergin, Bruce Williams and Brent

Griggs were elected to the Agriculture Committee. Jimmy Copous, Leon Smith, Wayne Morris and Nelson McLin were appointed to the Veterans Affairs Committee. In other action, the commission: •Approved the Gibson

County Veterans Service Officers report. •Approved the Regional Solid Waste Director’s report. •Approved budget transfers involving salary line items for the office on aging and the agricultural extension office.

Fincher announces art competition Congressman Stephen Fincher (R-Frog Jump) is now accepting entries for the 2014 Congressional Art Competition from all interested high school students in the 8th Congressional District of Tennessee. Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual arts competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent across the nation. The Congressional Art Contest began in 1982, and, since then, over 650,000 highschool students have participated in this nationwide event enabling high school students to showcase their artistic ability. This year’s theme is ‘An Artistic Discovery,’ and the winning artwork from the 8th District will be displayed prominently in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. for one year, and the artist will receive two round-trip tickets to Washington, D.C. for the awards ceremony. “I’m excited to host the 8th District’s Congressional Art Competition as a way to give young artists an opportunity to display their work and show off their artistic abilities,” said Congressman Fincher. “The quality of art submitted last year was outstanding, and I look forward to seeing the art submitted to the competition this year.” Fincher continued, “I encourage all of our District’s young artists to submit a piece for a chance to have their work displayed in our nation’s capital. If you have children or grandchildren of high school age, I encourage you to pass

this information on to them.” Each piece will first be judged on the county level. Winning county pieces will then be displayed on Rep. Fincher’s official Facebook page allowing constituents to vote for their favorite pieces, which will count as 25% of the competition score. The county winners will then go on to

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Community Living

North Union Chad Murray opened Sunday School asking for prayer requests and praise reports. Yours truly was in charge of the children’s moment. With my greatgrandparents big old family Bible I told of reading from it as a child and how it had helped lead me in the right direction. In Isaiah 66:13 the Lord says he will comfort you. Comfort is what I receive from reading the scriptures. The Bible is a letter from God to us reminding us of the love that mysteriously embraces us until we see God face to face. As Jesus says I am with you always to the end of the age. The ten commandents are described as a love letter from the hand of God. It is one of the most powerful expressions of God’s love in the scripture. He doesn’t leave anything out in these ten statements. They are like a fence because they put a barrier between us and that which would destroy us and the people we love. Bro Chris call to worship was from Mark 16:15 saying to go into the world and preach the gospel. He said this is not optional but our job and responsibility. His sermon began with vision problems we often have. Then he spoke of Jesus is Coming Soon

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New Hope By Shirley Hooper Sunday morning it was great to be back in the Father’s House. November 4, 2014 is New Hope’s 100th Anniversary. Brother Terry Owens sang our theme song. We will hear many former pastors on the 4th Sundays of the months this year. Big plans are in the making. Brother Corey brought the message, ‘The courageous Christian life’ from Philippians 1:12-26. The fear of loosing religious freedom and liberties is upon us. We are to pray for boldness, be gracious and more concerned. Come to God and His word will show us the way, Paul chose a closer walk with Christ. We are here for a reason Verse 21 tells us to live is Christ and to die is gain. Sunday evening Brother Terry Owens led us in ‘Faith of the Centurion’ from Luke

7:1-10. He emphasized the Greatness of our God. He never changes. We must study God’s Word and pray. We formed a circle and prayed for those in need of healing. Week of Prayer for North American Missions is March 16-22. We will be taking the Annie Armstrong Easter OfferingonSunday,March16. Our goal this year is $2,700. Greater Ministry meeting will be Sunday, March 16 at 5:30 p.m. Revival will be March 23-26. We will have a potluck lunch following the morning worship on March 23. On May 4, 2014 we will have a Deacon election. Pray about this. When forming your opinions, do it carefully, go slow hasty judgments oft are followed by regretting, that I know!

Sunday School for Shut-Ins By Mary King When you’re ready please read Matthew 14:20-22. Wait a minute! I thought Jesus came to die for people! Why did He send them away now? Was it because they aren’t hungry? (Matthew 14:21). What could be more important to Jesus than being with people? “And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountains by Himself to pray. Now when evening came, He was alone there” Matthew 14:23(NKJV). Jesus had a quiet time with God our Father. He said we could call Him ‘our Father’ (Matthew 6:9). ‘But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary’ Matthew 14:24(NKJV). Now the word contrary is a word I know something about; the wind wasn’t being agreeable with them or the boat about anything. When I was a teenager, my mother let me know that I was exactly that, contrary. In those days, we watched a lawyer

on television who argued about everything in court. So my mom said to me one day, ‘You should be a lawyer since you argue about everything.’ Jesus was praying for His disciples when they were in a storm! The same rule applies to us. We are His disciples too. ‘Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea’ Matthew 14:25(NKJV). When his disciples are in a room, Jesus is praying and His answers are on the way. Jesus teaches faith through the storms. It has been said if we don’t want wisdom, don’t pray for it. The more kinds of storms we find ourselves in, the more wisdom we will have to the other side of the storm.(James 1:2)! The disciples with Jesus needed lots of wisdom. Lots of storms. Faith that isn’t exercised is am exercise equipment under the bed. They weren’t in the storm because they’d been bad. They were in the storm to take a course in wisdom, a course of faith!

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Kenton News By Cindy Lamar Mother Nature continues to have a mind of her own as she covered our area with several inches of ice and snow which, at best, slowed local life down considerably. While the picturesque winter wonderlandwasquitebeautiful to see it did not come without a price. Traffic slowed to a turtle’s pace as drivers did their best to traverse the slippery streets and highways. Several businesses slowed to a stop as they closed temporarily. Many churches canceled services. And schools dismissed classes for several days. Thankfully, warmer temperatures have freed us from the clutches of cabinfever and given the green light to return to a more normal day-to-day life. Our most sincere condolences are extended to the family and friends of Mrs. Betty Hayes. She had been residing at the Golden Door Nursing Home in Union City. Her beloved family and friends laid her to rest at the Macedonia Cemetery. In a Benefit for Cameron Thompson, world renowned gospel singing group Ernie Haas and Signature Sound brought the house down at Calvary Baptist Church in Union City last Sunday evening. Before a standingroomonlycrowd,they

ministered the gospel through song to the delight of all those in attendance. Among the large crowd were several Kentonians including Ann Duren and Cindy Lamar. Food for Thought: Describing his parents to the doctor one day, I heard a young man say. ‘They’re old, real old, but they’re here with me, from Georgia just for today.’ Wishing to meet them the doctor inquired what they looked like before walking away. Again she heard ‘they’re old, real old’in the tricenarian’s boyish way. “How old are they” the doctor inquired, not knowing just what he would say. Finally he said, ‘They’re fifty six!’causing laughter from doc and me in a great way! I too once thought fifty six was old till years sped by like days. Now a young pentagenarian myself, fifty six is not old any day! Prayer List: Jolene Keymon, Freddie Simmons, Henry Herane, Faith Wigdor, Jackie Hatch, Ronnie Lamar, Jesse and Elaine Davidson, Bobby and Carol Primrose, Doris Weatherly, Pat White, Tiffany Thomason and Clint McLodge. Thank you for relaying your news to: kentonnewslady@ hotmail.com.

Cloras Chapel By Robin McNeil We have had our share of snow and ice! Praise be to God we are all still safe and sound. God has been so good to us and we thank Him for His goodness and mercy toward us. We didn’t have Bible Study because of the weather, but we did return to church on Sunday. Minister Keith Harris taught a wonderful Sunday School lesson and the Youth was taught by Sister Peggy Bonds and Sister Teresa Cawthon. Pastor Myles presented the Lent Season to us and we were blessed to know our purpose here on earth. Our purpose in life is to obey God. We will be in Lent for forty days before Easter and we have to sacrifice something or give up something for those days. We all want just a little closer walk with Jesus! The Angel choir sang Sunday and Sister Brenda Dammond rocked the house with Altar Prayer! We had a wonderful service. Pastor

Myles and family traveled to Henry afterwards to install Rev. Roundtree as Pastor of Walton Grove CPCA church. It was reported that it was a beautiful service. Jaykenden Ivie had a birthday last week! He is five years old and cute as a button. Happy Birthday Jaykenden. Mrs. Rita Godwin’s birthday was Sunday, March 9th and we say Happy Birthday to her also. Sunday will be Missionary Day! Our afternoon guest will be Sister Tamiko Willis from Empowerment Temple in Humboldt. We ask all to wear white and ladies wear hats. We are looking forward to a good time! Fourth Sunday we will journey to Lexington, to be with Rev. Ivey Jamison and the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. All are asked to come and go with us. Please continue to pray for the sick and shut in. Cloras Chapel says: ‘Have a good week and may God continue to keep you.’

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Community Calendars RELAY FOR LIFE PANCAKE BREAKFAST Salem United Methodist Church Relay for Life team will have a pancake breakfast fundraiser on Saturday, March 15 from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Woodmen of the World Building in Rutherford. Donations will be accepted. Come join us as we raise money to find a cure for cancer! The pancake breakfast is sponsored by WOW. YMCA OFFERS WALK WITH EASE ARTHRITIS CLASSES The class will be held at the NW Gibson Co. YMCA in Trenton on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. till 10 a.m. March through May. The Walk with Ease class welcomes those with arthritis who would like to exercise but find it difficult. The class will consist of warm ups/stretch/walking at your own pace/cool down/stretch. If you would like additional information, please call Joetta T. White at 855-7656.

The Grapevine By Sarah Skinner Wonderful service was held at St. Paul Sunday morning. Our Attendance was low. Some were sick, some had to work and some might have forgot to set their clocks ahead. Rev. Michelle Skinner delivered a powerful message. Her topic ‘The Holy Ghost part 1” was found in John 4:15-17 & 26. The male chorus provided the music. We were happy to have Lucy Reed’s children Daryl, his wife and two daughters, and Kenneth Bardwell to worship with us. Lil Sarah came with Michelle Sunday morning.

She is on Spring break and will spend the week home with grandmoma and granddaddy. Of course we are happy to have her home. Michelle had to leave immediately after service to go and catch her plane to Copenhagen, Denmark for work. She arrived safely Monday morning. St. Paul’s Pastor and several members left immediately after service and traveled to Friendship Grove M.B. Church near Trenton for their 122nd church anniversary. Pastor Pounds delivered the

message and the mass choir provided the music. We wish happy birthday to Tammy White, Laklyn White, Stacie Belmont, Michael Alford, Alyssa Pitts, Sarah Alford and Jaci White. Remember the sick and shut ins and bereaved and each other is your prayers. I am so thankful for this beautiful weather, because I was stranded for several days due to the ice and snow. I’m sure the school children were very happy. God bless and have a good week.

RECEIVES SCOLARSHIP - Addison Davidson is the recipient of the West TN 2014 - Tennessee Association of Conservation Districts Auxiliary Scholarship. Scholarships were awarded February 25th at the 70th TACD Convention held in Nashville. Presenting the check to Addison is Mark Carlton, Supervisor of the Gibson County Soil Conservation District. Also pictured is Addison’s Mother, Dana Davidson.

WORKING AT SEA - On March 4 in Coronado, Calif. Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Airman Casey Ivey, from Dyer , conducts maintenance on a water brake for a catapult on the flight deck aboard aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is pierside at Naval Air Station North Island. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Philip Wagner, Jr.

Lowrance Chapel By Brandon Clenney Greetings from the Lowrance Chapel church of Christ! We ask that you continue to pray for Jean Bell, Max Betts, Carlene Meadows, Ruth Paschall, Chase Kemp, Jean Harris, Modeen Pierce, and Wesley Witherspoon. Many times the question is asked, why do my children not stay in the church? Why have they not continued to be faithful to the Lord? I believe for some this can sum it up: “It’s hard to convince your children that the church is the most important thing in the world when you are negligent about attending its services and supporting its work. It’s hard to convince your children that the church is the greatest institution in the world when you permit them to miss services to go elsewhere. It’s hard to convince your children that the church is to be held higher than anything when you insist that they do their homework for public school but permit them to neglect their Bible study. It’s hard to convince your children that the church is the most important institution when you give little to help finance its work and encourage them to do likewise. It’s hard to convince your children that they should respect the church when you continually criticize the leadership, belittle the teacher’s work and appear a habitual faultfinder. It’s hard to convince your

children the work of the church is important, when you have no part in what work is being done, either financially or personally. It’s hard to convince your children sin is a serious matter when they know you do things that are wrong, and you are not concerned about making the necessary corrections in life. It’s hard to convince there

PINEWOOD DERBY WINNER - Luke Stafford won ‘Best in Show Overall’ at the annual Davy Crockett District Pinewood Derby, which was held at the Dyersburg Mall on March 1st. Luke is a student at Rutherford Elementary and is a Webelo Cub Scout. He is in pack 41 and his den leader is Micah McVay. All the boys in the pack worked very hard on building their cars, which are constructed from a block of pinewood. Luke enjoys the scouts and thinks it is a great organization.

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FLAG PRESENTATION - Woodmen of the World’s Gibson County field Rep. Anthony Warren presents Principle Kim Ezelle of Kenton Elementary School with a new flag to fly at their campus. On hand for the presentation were KSSD and GCSSD school board members Eddie Watkins, Dr. Mike Farrar, Steven Tate and Richard Skiles.

Salem Methodist What a difference a few days make! One week we can barely make it down our sidewalk for fear of slipping on the ice and the next we’re wearing short sleeves and soaking up the sunshine. Good ole’ Tennessee weather! I know I’m ready for spring to get here and will gladly say ‘So long!’ to Old Man Winter! We had a nice crowd for morning worship Sunday. It was good to see Gerald (Bubba) and Shelly Dycus with their daughter, Caitlin and granddaughter, Caylee, again. They are slowly getting back on their feet after a devastating house fire a few weeks back. We pray that you receive a blessing when you visit and are so glad to have you! Our Relay for Life team will host a Pancake Breakfast this Saturday, March 15, 7am-10am at the Woodmen of the World building in Rutherford. Come on out for the most

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delicious pancakes and coffee you’ve ever had and fellowship with some of the best folks I know. All proceeds benefit Relay for Life. Our Spring Revival is fast approaching! It will start April 16th. Please be in prayer for the Lord to awaken our hearts and souls to receive what He may have for us. Jimmy Hopper gave us a treat Sunday when he sang for us and played the autoharp. Great job Jimmy! Bro. Mike’s message was titled “Do You Love Jesus?” John 21:15-19. There are many things we “love” and possibly couldn’t live without, but if Jesus is not one of them, we should take a closer look at exactly what our lives center around and possibly change our priorities. When Peter was questioned by Jesus, not once, but three times, he became somewhat annoyed. He loved Jesus

We did not have Golden Agers Wednesday, March 5, we had snow and sleet and freezing rain and all sorts of treacherous, winter delights. They were certainly wasted on me for I did not even go to the mailbox until Wednesday. On Thursday when I went to Jackson, my stretch of Reed Road to the by-pass remained covered with the wicked mix. The big snow of March 2014 will be a memory for a long, long time to sledding enthusiasts including school children, youngsters and

is really a heaven, and a hell, whey they realize that this life is the most important thing there is to you, and they don’t see you making much preparation for a life after death. It’s hard to convince your children, when you don’t even try to convince them of much of anything — just let them do their thing.

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adults for all over Gibson County. Ordinarily if there had been snow in our third month, it would have disappeared the next day after falling. This snow stayed. But it was so beautiful, smoothing everything into an extensive skim of white. Fields, fencerow, yard, and buildings all blended under an expanse of bright softness. And the quietness was almost ethereal. Snow rouses all senses. Today is Sunday and all that remains of our unique first week of March are heaps

of man-made drifts from snowplows on medians and in ditches. The colors are grey with black streaks. Yet the bluff across from the front of my house remains unscathed. There are great swishes of dazzling white reminding me of the time when my two teenage sons made a long snow tunnel in that very same spot and invited me to crawl through as a shift from our sledding. Memories are good. And hey, there is still snow on the ground waiting for the next.. (but you know the rest).

and couldn’t understand why He would question it. If you’ve ever had that little voice, that nagging feeling, in your head when you’re doing or saying something you shouldn’t, don’t brush it away. That is Jesus! Even as he asked Peter, “Do you love me?” He wants to ask you the same. Can you give Him an honest answer? Please be in prayer for the many around us hurting, in need of something only God can provide. I would like to ask a special prayer for those mentioned during worship: Bill Teddleton, Ms. Baier, the family of Jamie Collinsworth, Betty and O.D. Gilliland, Pacita Walters, Wanda Stafford, Pat Davis, Rebecca Elam, the family of Dickie Dyer, Ms. Janie Somers, Jackie Somers and wife. I’ll leave you with this thought: The only people you should try to get even with are those who have been good to you.

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A bunch of guys came forward Sunday morning with birthday money. They were Brock, Kenneth, Curt and Logan. They were sung to and the flower fund experienced a sudden growth. We had a good crowd for worship with wonderful music, outstanding preaching and sweet fellowship. Tina and Janice played â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;In Christ Aloneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; during quiet time and call to worship was â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;His Name is Wonderful.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; When you stop and consider all the many names of God, they are all wonderful. The choir had the special music singing an old classic â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;What a Day That Will Be.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bro. Jeff talked to the Preacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pals about friends during their special time. His sermon topic was â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;God is Faithfulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; preaching from 1 Corin. 1:1-9 and thirteen other scriptures from Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Holy Word. The night message was â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Restore Fellowshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; with Psalms 51:1-12 being the main text. Good instruction for daily living. We took our Annie

Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions this Sunday. We will be collecting for a few Sundays in order to meet our goal. The missionaries who depend on this offering to be able to further the Gospel message will appreciate every penny. There are several items in the boxes set aside for donations to Birth Choice. You still have time to add your donations. It is such a worthy cause as babiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lives may be saved through the encouragement that Birth Choice offers to expectant mothers. God bless those who serve there. Remember revival services begin next Sunday with evangelist, Rev Phil Glisson bringing the messages. We will be enjoying a meal following Sunday morning service and you are cordially invited to join us. Sunday evening service will be at 5p.m. with Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday beginning at 7 p.m. Please come and be blessed and challenged by Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Word.

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The hymn Count Your Blessings opened our Sunday school hour. Bro. John Fields opened us in prayer. Everyone dismissed to their classes. Christy Skelton opened the adult class in prayer before doing a good job teaching us our lesson â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Seek Wisdomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; from Proverbs 1:1-19. Solomon declared that true wisdom begins in a right relationship with God. Our Sunday morning worship hour began with Elaine Fields playing the piano and Mike Fields and the church choir leading us in our offertory hymn â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Banner of the Cross.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bro. John Fields opened us in prayer. We sang and wished Mr. Alvin Riggs a happy birthday. Bro. Steve welcomed everyone and made our announcements. Everyone enjoyed our time of meet and greet where hugs and handshakes were shared with

our visitors and church family. The choir led the congregation in the hymns â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m Leaning on Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Are You Washed in the Blood?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bro. Steve led in prayer over our worship services. Bro. Steve, Felichia Fields and Lindsey Allmon did a great job with our special music as the sang â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I Can Only Imagine.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s church was dismissed to Jennifer Fields. Bro. Steve delivered our morning message â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Transfigurationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;fromMatthew 17:1-9. Scott Fields dismissed services in prayer as the hymn â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Just As I Amâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; was sung. We then welcomed Bro. John and Ms. Kay Fields back to the Keely Mill Church Family. On Friday Night our Youth enjoyed A Youth Get Together in the church fellowship hall where they all enjoyed a great time of Bible Study, fellowship, food, prayer and fun. Read your Bibles and pray for one another.

Rutherford 1st Baptist By Katheryn Blankenship Last week was one that we will remember for awhile. It was beautiful with a blanket of white and the robins and red birds walking around on it trying to find food. There is a little green showing up in the yards so it wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be long before we hear the lawn mowers running. There was a problem with the heat at church Sunday, so we had the preaching service in the gym. Brother Jasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s message â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Income and Savingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; was

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Sports & Education

GC holds basketball camp for future Pioneers, Lady Pioneers BY LORI CATHEY The 2014 Gibson County Peewee program compiled their season Saturday March 1 at Gibson County High School. The goal and objective of the program was to provide fundamental instructions of the game of basketball. For the past eight weeks basic basketball fundamentals, teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun was emphasized to the future Pioneers. An atmosphere of learning fundamentals and relaxation is the objective of this program. The league was provided for boys and

girls in grades 1st through 6th. Lady Pioneer Coach Mitch Wilkins said, “The Lady Pioneers and Pioneers did a great job with this group of future Pioneers.” The program has grown every year and there were 90 kids this year. “This type of program is great for our up coming youth players,” said Pioneer Coach Justin Lowery. The Gibson County Lady Pioneers and Pioneers would like to thank everyone who came out and supported them through the 2013-14 basketball season.

WHITE HELPS FUTURE PIONEER – Saturday afternoon during a fundamental drill Anna Barron hurt her finger and Lady Pioneer Justyce White takes care of her. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

FUTURE LADY PIONEERS 1ST THRU 3RD - The 2014 Gibson County future Lady Pioneers members are: first grade: Hannah Prestininzi, Preslee Little, Georgia Lannom, Albrey Sanderson, Breanna Harrell, Romi McCord, Emily Skinner, Jenna Harrison, Kailey Miller, Ella Kate McCurdy, Kylie Cardwell, Mia Spellings, Anna Barron, second grade: Bailey Sample, Brooklyn Farley, Hailey Sanderson, Jada Neisler, Micah Hart, Hannah Taylor, Timberly Mayberry, Aleigha Duncan, third grade: Libby Goad, Cristan Shea, Sayde Wright, Shontel Skinner, Kendal Hanna, Allison Williams, Rilee Whitley and Evyn Cantrell. (Photos by Lori Cathey)

FUTURE LADY PIONEERS 4TH THRU 6TH - The 2014 Gibson County future Lady Pioneers members are: fourth grade: Taylor Murray, Ally Goad, Haley Thompson, Karlee Hanna, Jordyn Stigler, Madison Hart, MaryJane Kinton, fifth grade: Ryleigh Greene, Halle Barber, Kaylee Hurst, Chloe Hassell, Cassie Jenkins, Rebekah Callins, Macie Tucker, Zoey Neal, Ayden Carroll, Jumeria Larue, sisth grade: Hailey Murray, Madison Carson, Emma Syler, Alania Hunt, Briana Bates, Kaci Sweatt and Macey Neal. (Photos by Lori Cathey)

COWAN MAKES A MOVE – Drake Cowan makes a move past Ethan Goad for a basket. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

GOAD STOP A BASKET - Eli Goad puts up his hand to stop a basket during a Saturday morning peewee game. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

WILLIAMS DRIBBLES – Lady Pioneer Sarah Beth Mullins watches as Allison Williams learned how to dribble down court. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

FUTURE PIONEERS 1ST THRU 3RD - The 2014 Gibson County future Pioneers members are: first grade: Eli Goad, Alex Gooch, Cooper Garland, Jackson Summers, Jayden Southerland, second grade: Cole Lannom, Hayden Sanford, Luke Gooch, Noah Isbell, Asa Barber, Noah Hassell, Cole Smith, KJ Cardwell, Ty Kimbro, third grade: Collin Skelton, Joshua Porter, Evan Bonds, Jayden Ball and Tony Goff. (Photos by Lori Cathey)

KENTON HEAD START

REGISTRATION

Kenton Head Start is currently accepting applications for enrollment of children for the 2014-2015 program year. If your child will be three or four years old on or before August 15, 2014 and you are interested in enrolling him/her in the Head Start program, you may complete an application during registration day or by appointment. Children with disabilities will be given priority for enrollment. Registration will be held: When: March 19, 2014 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 20, 2014 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. FUTURE PIONEERS 4TH THRU 6TH - The 2014 Gibson County future Pioneers members are: fourth grade: Matthew Ellis, Hunter Sanderson, Tyler Murray, Aiden Elliott, Isaac Goad, fifth grade: Luke Lannom, Drake Cowan, Payne Zarecor, Elijah Ball, Cameron Younger, Branten Smith, Nolen Anthony, sixth grade: CJ Wright and Ethan Goad. (Photos by Lori Cathey)

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NOTICE OF ELECTION

AUGUST COUNTY GENERAL - AUGUST 7, 2014 STATE DEMOCRATIC AND REPUBLICAN PRIMARIES AUGUST 7, 2014 Pursuant to sec 2-12-111 Tennessee Code Annotated, notice is hereby given by the Gibson County Election Commission of a Democratic Primary, Republican Primary and August County General Election to be held pursuant to law on Thursday, August 7, 2014, in all precincts to elect the following: STATE PRIMARY - QUALIFYING DEADLINE - 12:00 NOON - THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2014 Governor US House of Representatives (8th Congressional District) TN House of Representatives (79th District) State Executive Committeeman State Executive Committeewoman

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NOTICE OF ELECTION GIBSON COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AUGUST 7, 2014 Notice is hereby given for an election for the Gibson County Special School District, on Thursday, August 7, 2014, for the purpose of electing a School Board Trustee for Position Three (3) which covers the Dyer area: Qualifying deadline for this election is Thursday, April 3, 2014 at 12:00 noon. Petitions must be picked up at the Gibson County Election Commission office for Gibson County candidates. The Election Commission Office is located on the first floor of the Courthouse, 1 Court Square, Trenton, TN 38382. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The phone number is 731-855-7669. The deadline for new registrations for this election is July 8, 2014. * Due to recent state law changes, you are now REQUIRED to present a State or Federal Government photo ID in order to vote early or on Election Day.

Other Primary Candidates must file their original nominating petition with the County Election Commission in the County in which they reside and shall file a certified duplicate of the nominating petition with the County Election Commission in all counties within the area served by the office which the candidate seeks, by noon on Thursday, April 3, 2014.

Notice is also given for handicapped or elderly voters, whose polling place is inaccessible, that they have the right to vote early or on Election Day at the Election Commission Office. To vote at the Election Commission office on Election Day, the voter shall complete an affidavit no less than ten (10) days prior to the first election in which they wish to vote. NOTICE OF ELECTION KENTON SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AUGUST 7, 2014

Candidates for these offices who intend to run as Independent on the November 4, 2014 ballot, must also file their nominating petitions prior to 12:00 noon on April 3, 2014.

Notice is hereby given for an election for the Kenton Special School District, on Thursday, August 7, 2014, for the purpose of electing two (2) School Board Trustees. One (1) registered voter and resident of Obion County, and one (1) registered voter and resident of Gibson County.

Candidates for statewide office must file their nominating petition with the State Coordinator of Elections no later than 12:00 noon, Thursday, April 3, 2014.

COUNTY GENERAL - QUALIFYING DEADLINE - 12:00 NOON - THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2014 County Commissioners (All Districts) Constables (All Districts) Any Qualified voter desiring to be a candidate for these offices must obtain a nomination petition from the Gibson County Election Commission, 1 Court Square, Suite 101, Trenton, TN 38382. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; phone number is 731855-7669. The deadline to file nominating petitions is 12:00 noon, Thursday, April 3, 2014. The registration deadline for the August 7th Election is July 8, 2014. Notice is also given for handicapped or elderly voters whose polling place is inaccessible, that they have the right to vote early or on Election Day at the Election Commission Office. To vote at the Election Commission office on Election Day, the voter shall complete an affidavit not less than ten (10) days prior to the first election in which they wish to vote. GIBSON COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION “For Over 40 Years!!!

Qualifying deadline for this election is Thursday, April 3, 2014 at 12:00 noon. Petitions must be picked up at the Gibson County Election Commission office for Gibson County candidates. The Election Commission Office is located on the first floor of the Courthouse, 1 Court Square, Trenton, TN 38382. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The phone number is 731-855-7669. The deadline for new registrations for this election is July 8, 2014. * Due to recent state law changes, you are now REQUIRED to present a State or Federal Government photo ID in order to vote early or on Election Day. Notice is also given for handicapped or elderly voters, whose polling place is inaccessible, that they have the right to vote early or on Election Day at the Election Commission Office. To vote at the Election Commission office on Election Day, the voter shall complete an affidavit no less than ten (10) days prior to the first election in which they wish to vote.

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Moving Sale MOVING SALE: Saturday, March 15 from 7 A.M. to 1 P.M., 125 High St. Dyer, TN.

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TAKING BIDS The Rutherford Cemetery Committee is taking bids for the 2014 mowing and maintanance season. Applications may be picked up at and returned to Rutherford City Hall. Applications must be turned in by March 14th.

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GCHS baseball, softball teams

NOTICE TO CREDITORS T.C.A. 30-2-306 ESTATE OF EDGAR JONES DOCKET: 21170P

GIBSON COUNTY 2014 PIONEER BASEBALL TEAM- Members of the Gibson County High School Pioneer baseball team are (front row) Connor Reeves, Caleb Branson, Alex Qualls, Tyner Hughes, Travis Watkins, Josh London, (middle row) Taylor McKinney, Cody Reynolds, Garrett Kent, Addison Davidson, Andrew Hughes, Carter McMackin, Riley Sweatt, Ryan Carter, Mac Hicks, (back row) Hunter Cooper, Nick Wylie, Christian McElroy, Jonny Lownsdale, Grant Jones, Brannion Simpson, Mason Chandler, Colton McMackin, and Jackson Cantrell. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

Notice is hereby given that on the 21st day of February, 2014, Letters TESTAMENTARY, in respect of the estate of EDGAR JONES, deceased, who died FEBRUARY 2, 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 decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s date of death. This the 21st day of February, 2014. Signed: GAIL JONES EMRICH Executrix Estate of EDGAR JONES SHONNA SMITH, CLERK & MASTER By: Paula Hudson, DCM RICHARD GOSSUM PO BOX 491 TRENTON, TN 38382 (2tp 3/12) NOTICE TO CREDITORS T.C.A. 30-2-306 ESTATE OF OSCAR NEAL SHARP DOCKET: 21178P

GCHS 2014 LADY PIONEER SOFTBALL TEAM- Members of the 2014 Gibson County High School Lady Pioneer softball team are (front row) Lynsey Crews, Justice Bardwell, Alyssa Kesterson, (middle row) Claire Whitworth, Sydney Inman, Megan Greer, Molly Sanderson, Mary Alice McKeand, Grace Hollis, Britton Mann, (back row) Chay Poynor, Rebecca Lee, Katelyn Rickman, Hannah Hutchison, Justyce White, Macie Cole and Allie Smithson. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

Notice is hereby given that on the 26th day of February, 2014, Letters TESTAMENTARY, in respect of the estate of OSCAR NEAL SHARP, deceased, who died JANUARY 30, 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 decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s date of death. This the 26th day of February, 2014. Signed: LAURA ELIZABETH SHARP GILES Executrix Estate of OSCAR NEAL SHARP SHONNA SMITH, CLERK & MASTER By: Paula Hudson, DCM

Lady Pioneers play at Obion County BY LORI CATHEY Monday afternoon the Lady Pioneers softball team faced Dyersburg and Covington in an Obion County play day at Troy. This was a great opportunity for Lady Pioneersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Coach Chris Lownsdale to play everyone and to work on fundamentals before starting the season. Lady Pioneer sophomores Chay Poynor, and Sydney Inman hit back-to-back home runs and Claire Whitworth added a single against Dyersburg. During the second game against Covington Justyce White, Chay Poynor, and Lynsey Crews each doubled. Sydney Inman finished with a single and

EIGHT STRIKEOUTS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lady Pioneer Rebecca Lee had eight strikeouts during the Obion County play day. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

Mary Alice McKeand had a walk. Lady Pioneer pitcher Rebecca Lee had eight strikeouts for the day.

The Lady Pioneers will open the season at 4 p.m. Thursday at Greenfield, 5:30 Monday, March 17 at

Union City, 4:30 Tuesday, March 18 at Bradford and 7 p.m. Thursday, March 20 at Obion County.

FLOYD FLIPPIN PO BOX 160 HUMBOLDT, TN 38343 (2tp 3/12)

A LARGE JOHN DEERE EQUIPMENT AUCTION TO BE HELD AT THE JOHN DEERE STORE

SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2014 Sale Time: 10:00 a.m. DYERSBURG, TENNESSEE

Owner: Tennessee Tractor, LLC

DIRECTIONS: From I-55 take Exit Hwy 78 to first light. Go left to first light. Turn left. Then turn right at first street. John Deere Store is on left. Physical Address: 500 Community Park Road, Dyersburg, TN 38024 AUCTIONEERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOTE: Tennessee Tractor, L.L.C. has commissioned DeWitt Auction Co. to sell this large group of late model equipment at public auction to the last bidder regardless of price. All items listed are in Tennessee Tractorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inventory and will be sold. For Dealer Transfer, call: Jay Adamson 731-234-4213 For JD Financing Prior Approval, call: Teresa Parsons 731-635-9771. John Deere Financing Prior Approval Must Be Arranged By March 20.

TRACTORS

UTILITY TRACTORS

1-9430 JD, 2012 md., 963 hrs., SN 1RW9430PLBP025529 1-8360R JD, 575 hrs., SN 1RW 8360RHCD 061842 1-8360R JD, 2013 md., 706 hrs.480/80/ R50, R1W, front duals, IVT, ILS, SN 1RW8360RHCD064501 1-8335R JD, 2012 md., 283 hrs., dual 480/80/R50 PS, 1500 axle, SN 1RW8335RJCP064237 1-8335R JD, 2011 md., 2025 hrs., dual 480/80/R50, R1W, 1500 axle, R1W, PS, SN 1RW8335RHBP042051 1-8310R JD, 2012 md., 751 hrs., SN 1RW8310RVCP063362 1-8285R JD, 480/80/R50 R1W, 1500 axle, R1W, 2012 md., 1107 hrs., SN 1RW8285RACD056564 1-8285R JD, dual 480/80/R50 R1W, duals, 2012 md, 422 hrs., SN64719 1-8235R JD, dual 480/80/R50 R1W, 1500 axle, 2 557 hrs., SN 61734 1-8330 JD, 2007 md., 4419 hrs., SN RW8330D012551 1-8330 JD, 2007 md., 4452 hrs., SN RW8330D012550 1-8410 JD, 2001 md., 6808 hrs., SN RW8410P015009 1-8310 JD MFWD, 7703 hrs., SN RW8310P003091 1-7230 JD, cab, 2009 md., 2992 hrs., SN L07230H594854 1-6400 JD, 2 wh. drive, 2005 md., 5800 hrs., SN L0640P102933

1-6115D JD, 2 wh., 2013 md., 924 hrs., SN 1P06115DEDM 050683 1-6110 JD, 2 wh., cab, 2001 md., 3834 hrs., SN L06110P280755 1-5210 JD, 2 wh., 1999 md., 1441 hrs., SN LV5210S221458 1-5101E JD, 2008, 718 hrs, SN 160211 1-5101E JD MFWD, cab, 2013 md., 225 hrs., SN 1LB5101 EEDY540763 1-5075E JD MFWD, O/S, w/553 loader, 2013 md., 100 hrs., SN 1PY5075ECCB07763 1-5083E JD MFWD, cab, 2012 md., 540 hrs, SN1LV5083 EPCY5442950 1-5083E JD MFWD, cab, 2012 md, 384 hrs., SN1LV5083 EECCY442959 1-5093E JD MFWD, cab, 2013 md., 125 hrs, SN 1LB5093 ECDY540512

COMBINES

1-9870 STS JD, 2009 md., 782/1095 hrs., 20.8x42 R1, R42 duals, PR CLT, 4WD, OR, HD-SP, SN 730206 1-9760 STS JD, 05 md., 2112/ 2792 hrs, 20.8x42 duals, SN H09760S711253 1-9650 STS JD, 2831/ 2033 hrs, 30.5x32, 4x4, SN H09650 W690934 1-9650 STS JD, 2200 hrs., SN 691225 1-9610 JD, 4WD, 1998 md., 2846 hrs., duals, 4x4, SN H09610 X678638 1-9600 JD, 3007 hrs., SN 671076 1-9500 JD, 1997 md., 1307 hrs., 30.5x32, 4x4, SN H09500X672923 1-2388 Case IH, 3088 hrs., 4WD, chopper, spreader, SN 269166

1-9500 JD, 1993 md., SN 650342

HEADERS & GRAIN CART 1-612C JD corn head, non-chop, SN 1H0612CX725135 1-612C JD corn head, 12 row 20â&#x20AC;?, 2008 md., SN H0612 CX725525 1-925F JD, SN H00925F2236 1-843 JD corn head, SN 284580 1-930 JD, 1997, SN H00930X671657 1-635F JD flex, 2009 md., SN F730153 1-630F JD flex, SN F0741217 1-630F JD Hydra-flex, SN F726269 1-630F JD, 20 hrs., SN F 706716 1-J&M 875-18 grain cart, 2006 md.

SPRAYERS

1-4830 JD, 1946 hrs., 2010 md., 90â&#x20AC;&#x2122; boom, SS tank, hyd. traction control, SN N04830X008449 1-4830 JD, 2453 hrs., 100â&#x20AC;&#x2122; boom, SS tank, 46 R1, SN N04830X2488 1-4730 JD, 485 hrs., 2012 md., 100â&#x20AC;&#x2122; boom, poly tank, 5 sensor boom trac, hyd, R46, SN 1N04730XPB0018662 1-4730 JD, 598 hrs., 2012 yr, 90â&#x20AC;&#x2122; boom, R46, SN 1N04730 XCB0018780 1-4730 JD, 1714 hrs., 2010 md., 90â&#x20AC;&#x2122; boom, poly, 3 sensor boom trac, hyd. R46, SN N04730X009056 1-4710 JD, 4658 hrs, 2004 md, 90â&#x20AC;&#x2122; boom, R46, SN N04710X006525 1-4710 JD, 5471 hrs., 2003 md., 90â&#x20AC;&#x2122; boom, R46, SN N04710 X004088 1-6700 JD, 2001 md., 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122; boom, vert. tank, 2045 hrs, SN N0 6700X004035 1-6700 JD Hi Cycle, T-tank, 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122; boom,

2850 hrs., SN N06700X006161 1-4420 Case, 2821 hrs, 2008 md., 100â&#x20AC;&#x2122; SS, Aim Com., hyd. adj, SN 21224

PLANTERS

1-DB60 JD, 47 row 15â&#x20AC;?, SN 1A060 YVAM740112 1-1770 JD, no till, Trucount, SN 720148 1-1770 JD, no till, 16 row 30â&#x20AC;?, SN 715158 1-1760 JD, 12 r. 30â&#x20AC;?, fert. SN 675121

ROUND BALERS

1-567 JD, 2006 md., SN 325266 1-567 JD, SN 317478 1-459 JD, 2013, 50 bales, SN 390125 1-855 New Holland, SN 752422 1-851 NH, hyd. tie, SN 563272

HAY EQUIPMENT

1-702 JD 10-wheel hay rake 1-Hoelscher bale accumulator

CUTTERS

3-CX20 JD cutters; 1-IH 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 3 pt. 1-HX14 JD 2003 md. SN004248 1-2018 JD 1,000 RPM SN001207 1-FX 520 Schulte cutter, 2006 md. 1-F14 Schulte 4 row Cotton Special cutter, 2006 md., SN CFO190002602

FIELD EQUIPMENT

1-4000TT Great Pl. turbo till, coulter 1-3000TT Great Plains turbo till, 1-Kent 24 mulch finisher 1-10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; JD box blade, SN 90674 1-TD10 Glencoe PTO ditcher 1-630 JD disk, 23â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 7â&#x20AC;?, 9â&#x20AC;? spacing, 1991 md., SN N00630 X006842

For More Information, Call: Jeff Sartin 731-695-7654, Jay Adamson 731-234-4213 or Danny Marbury 731-225-6170

DeWitt Auction Company, Inc. !" " # $ %' ( )( $! "* %' ( )( + :!< = # !# Lic. Nos: MO 14 & 85; AR 390 & 404; MS 281; MS Firm No. 410F; TN 4647 & TN Firm No. 2422

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Marriages

VISIT AT THE CAPITOL - Julie Allen Burke, State Representative Curtis Halford and Greater Gibson County Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Shelby Kee visit at the Capitol in Nashville on Gibson County Adult and Youth Leadership State Government Day.

Justin Samuel Scruggs of Lavinia and Mary Elizabeth Pinson of Atwood Shaun Jason Sims of Trenton and Jerica Leigh Gilbert Rotger of Trenton Barry Lynn Kellow of Trenton and Diana Michelle Grooms of Trenton Cody Wayne McMinn of Trenton and Samantha Nicole Clark of Trenton James Robert Wilken of Trenton and Kathleen Marie Leitzell of Trenton Shelton Jerome Adams of Humboldt and Nichole Denise Stingley of Trenton Dustin Shawn West of Bradford and Felicia Nicole Hensley of Bradford Richard L. Bailey of Humboldt and Claricia Jeannette Palmer Thompson of Humboldt Brian Dewayne Lewis of Humboldt and Anna Gilmore of Humboldt Jerry Malcolm Jarnigan, Jr. of Trenton and Carolyn Elizabeth Jordan of Atwood Mark Anthony Hudson of Franklin and Jennifer Dean Jones Locke of Trenton Christopher Dale Sawyers of Rutherford and Pennye Lynn Hicks Cole of Rutherford Ashley Stone Nunn of Humboldt and Norma Jean Martin Rodgers of Humboldt Joe Eddie Miller of Trenton and Tabia Sindriquis Robinson of Trenton Daniel Earl Williams of Humboldt and Keosha Shuntay Currie of Jackson Eric Lynn Hunt of Atwood and Melissa Autumn Branscum Hunt of Atwood Adam David Roe of Humboldt and Brittany Louise McCord of Humboldt Brandon Thomas Ayers of Humboldt and Deborah

Divorces FUN IN THE SNOW - Annalise, Alaina and Coltan Eddlemon (photo above) bundled up from head-to-toe to go out sledding in the snow and ice last week. Gibson County schools were closed for five days giving children plenty of time for fun in the snow. A pair of cardinals (lower photo) sample the generous contributions from bird lovers during the icy blast last week. (photos by Lori Cathey)

Andre Alston vs. Kerri Dawn Alston Kimberly Dawn Schauer vs. Jiri Poustecky Rhonda Jean Milstead vs. William Thomas Milstead Catherine F. Sewell vs. David Allen Sewell Victor Sinclair Ouellette vs. Mandy Lynn Brazzle Amber Lee Beckett vs. Matthew Shane Beckett Leon Bobbitt vs. Erma Jean Bobbitt

Building Permits Howell Smith, 24 George Butler Road, Atwood Mark Dorsett, 472 Milan Highway, Trenton Greg and Chasity Mercer, 186 Old Trenton-Dresden Road, Bradford SBA, 87B, Newt Blackwell Road, Humboldt Frank Rios, 2036 Highway 45 Bypass, Trenton Billy Joe Brown, 900 South High Street, Trenton

Lynne Hopkins Malanga of Humboldt Tristian Lavon Bradley of Humboldt and Laquita Sharie Lemons of Humboldt Darius Octavius Vaughn of Dyer and Charenthia Lashun Myers of Dyer Cody Dee Redburn of Trenton and Eden Inez Keen of Dyer Harvey Shields, Jr. of Kenton and Melissa Dawn Reynolds of Dyer Virgil James David Doss of Trenton and Trishia Virginia Davis Johnson of Trenton Glen Allen Hampton of Milan and Jasmin Antionette Hayes of Bradford Michael Wayne McCall of Trenton and Tabatha Elaine Doss Gammons of Dyer Larry Wayne Morris of Humboldt and Teresa Ann Hendrix Reece of Humboldt David Lee Craig of Humboldt and Tina Michelle Overton Thomas of Humboldt Adolfo Alberto Faustino of Jackson and Rachel Marie

Jimenez Perez of Jackson Artie Mitchell Barrett of Humboldt and Candice Marie Martin Farmer of Humboldt Clifford Barnett Vanalstine, Jr. of Medina and Kristy Lynn Stavely Jones of Medina Michael Glenn Darling of Humboldt and Kimberly Dawn Hamm of Humboldt James Alton Williams of Trenton and Teri Renea McCaig Halford of Trenton Geoffrey Lynn Sadler of Nashville and Heather Marie Nicholson of Nashville Tristan Mark Thomas of Milan and Summar Dawn McCord of Milan Ricky Lee Halford of Kenton and Crystal Dawn Brewer Callins of Kenton Anthony Phillip Lemons of Nashville and Rachel Nicole Halliburton of Medina Graylen Eugene Carroll of Trenton and Marilyn Louise Benson Baldwin of Trenton Charles Putman Norman, Jr. of Milan and Patricia Lynn Sullivan of Medina

Inspections Milan Golf and Country Club, Milan, complete inspection, 91 score T&G Miracle Day Care, Humboldt, complete inspection, 98 score Stigall Middle School Cafeteria,Humboldt,complete inspection, 99 score Hicks-Phelan VFW Post, Trenton, complete inspection, 91 score Hicks-Phelan VFW Post Lounge, Trenton, complete inspection, 97 score Fratelli’s, Trenton, complete inspection, 90 score, one critical Fratelli’s Trenton, follow-up inspection, 94 score Trenton Elementary School Cafeteria, Trenton, complete inspection, 94 score Catarina’s, Medina, complete inspection, 91 score Rhodes Family Diner, Medina, follow-up inspection, 92 score Trenton Middle School Cafeteria, Trenton, complete inspection, 98 score Golden Palace, Trenton, complete inspection, 93 score McDonald’s, Trenton, complete inspection 91 score, one critical McDonald’s Trenton, follow-up inspection, 96 score La Fiesta, Humboldt, complete inspection, 75 score, three criticals La Fiesta, Humboldt, follow-up inspection, 90 score Peabody High School Cafeteria, Trenton, complete inspection, 99 score Subway, Humboldt, complete inspection, 88 score, two criticals Subway, Humboldt, follow-up inspection, 98 score Heritage Inn, Humboldt, complete inspection, 98 score

Silla’s Spoon Cafe, Humboldt, complete inspection, 93 score, one critical Silla’s Spoon Cafe, Humboldt, follow-up inspection, 98 score Sonic Drive-In, Trenton, complete inspection, 94 score Sonic Drive-In, Medina, complete inspection, 97 score Paula’s Playground, Trenton, complete inspection, 96 score Spring Hill Elementary School Cafeteria, complete inspection, 93 score, one critical Spring Hill Elementary School Cafeteria, follow-up inspection, 98 score Yorkville Elementary School Cafeteria, complete inspection, 97 score Rocky Top BBQ, Trenton, complete inspection, 83 score, two criticals Rocky Top BBQ, Trenton, follow-up inspection, 92 score Milan Commissary, complete inspection, 96 score Wendy’s, Milan, complete inspection, 92 score Sonic Drive-in, Humboldt, complete inspection, 96 score Medina Middle School Cafeteria,completeinspection, 99 score Medina Elementary School Cafeteria, complete inspection, 95 score Milan Elementary School Cafeteria, follow-up inspection, 100 score Milan Christian Care, complete inspection, 97 score Lucky Dailey Buffet and Grill, Milan, complete inspection, 86 score, one critical Lucky Dailey Buffet and Grill, Milan, follow-up inspection, 91 score Pollard’s Day Care, Trenton, complete inspection, 96 score

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