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Whitworth is Relay For Life Honoray Chair for Rutherford

BY CINDY EAST Lynn Whitworth has been named an Honorary Chairperson for the Gibson – North Relay For Life representing Rutherford. The annual Relay For life event will be held June 20, 2014 at the Jones Volunteer Park in Rutherford.

“I appreciate Kasey (event chair) approaching me to be honorary chairperson for this great organization,” said Whitworth.

Whitworth is approaching her fifth year as a cancer survivor. “I was diagnosed with stage one breast cancer in June of 2009 at the age of 49. I had surgery in August and

treatments to follow in Jackson. The cancer was detected very early. Due to that I only had to have one year of treatment. After that I began reconstructive surgeries in Nashville,” she said.

“I believe my cancer was detected early because of family history. My mother had breast cancer and colon cancer and through it all she instilled in all her children to face your illness with courage and hope. I will always considerer her as the strongest woman I’ve ever known.

My sister Dianna is a 12-year breast cancer survivor. She gave me support and information of what to expect,” said see page 5

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McCurdy is DSC Hostess Princess

BY KAREEN GRIFFIN The 2014 Hostess Princess for the Dyer Station Celebration is Hallie McCurdy. McCurdy was born in Union City on December 29, 1996. Her parents are Chris and Leslie McCurdy of Dyer and Holly Simpson of Rutherford.

Her grandparents are Jane and Johnny McCurdy and Vickie and Harry Simpson.

Hallie attended Rutherford School and is now a junior at Gibson County High School. She has been a cheerleader for basketball and football for seven years. She attends First United Methodist Church in Dyer. She is a member of the FFA Floral Design team, is a member of the Pep Club, and is a member of the Summit Club, which works for better schools and to stop bullying.

McCurdy was a representative for the sophomore basketball homecoming court and was a member of the Miss GCHS court her sophomore year. see page 3

Over 50 participate in annual 5K run

BY WILLIAM G. MCFARLAND The third annual Run to Remember in memory of Luke Flowers was held Saturday, April 19. The event was hosted by the Dyer School Relay for Life Team with all proceeds going to Relay for Life in memory of Luke Flowers.

Over 50 runners and walkers were on hand for either the 5K or 10K Run. Immediately after the awards ceremony, a Easter Egg Hunt was held with winners receiving nice prizes. There were silent auction items for bid as well as barbecue. see page 10

TOURNEMENT CHAMPS – The Gibson County Lady Pioneers won the 7th Annual Maddie Fagan Memorial Softball Tournament held in Martin this past weekend. The Ladies defeated Union City 5-2 for the championship. The Lady Pioneers are (front row) Lynsey Crews, Alyssa Kesterson, Justice Bardwell, (middle row) Claire Whitworth, Hannah Hutchison, Rebecca Lee, Chay Poynor, Justyce White, Sydney Inman, (back row) Mary Alice McKeand, Megan Greer, Katelyn Rickman, Macie Cole, Allie Smithson, Britton Mann, Grace Hollis, and Molly Sanderson. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

GCHS Lady Pioneer softball team wins tourney

BY LORI CATHEY The Lady Pioneer softball team won the 7th Annual Maddie Fagan Memorial Softball Tournament held in Martin.

The Pioneers competed against 8 other teams during the twoday tournament.

On Friday, the Lady Pioneers started the tournament off with two losses during pool play. In their first game, the Pioneers came up a run short in a 3 to 2 loss to Crockett County. In their second game against Dresden, the Pioneers struggled to find consistent hitting in an 11 to 2 loss.

On Saturday, a different Lady Pioneer team came to play and started off the day with a 13 to 4 victory over Milan. Pitcher, Rebecca Lee, only gave up 4 hits and had 3 strikeouts and was 3 for 4 at the plate with 2 RBIs and a double. Macie Cole was 3 for 3 with 3 RBIs and Sydney Inman was 3 for 4 with 2 runs scored.

In the first round of the single elimination tournament, Gibson County played Peabody.

Gibson County’s Chay Poyner, Rebecca Lee and Claire Whitworth started the second inning with singles. After an out, the Lady Pioneers strung together three straight hits from Macie Cole, Katelyn Rickman and Allie Smithson to take a 3 to 0 lead. Gibson County added another run in the third off a RBI single by Lynsey Crews.

The Lady Pioneers had a 4 to 0 lead going into the fourth inning. But Peabody was able to score two runs in the fourth off back-to-back singles from Emily Putman and Kaylee Wilkes to make it 4 to 2 Gibson County.

In the fifth, Peabody’s Caley Warrington, Kayla Bowie, and Cassidy Cloyd all singled and Destiny Mayberry and Maya Anderson doubled to score

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two more runs to tie the game at 4 all. In an extra inning, Gibson County was able to score 4 runs with the help of back-to-back triples from Justyce White and Sydney Inman. The Lady Pioneers held Peabody scoreless to give them an 8 to 4 victory. Rebecca Lee helped her pitching by see page 8

TOURNAMENT MVP - Rebecca Lee was named MVP of the Annual Maddie Fagan Memorial Softball Tournament held in Martin.

Lee is a sophomore at GCHS and is the daughter of Sharon Lee and Jeff Lee. (photo

by Lori Cathey)

Lynn Whitworth

Donor families, recipients rally to raise awareness

BY CRYSTAL BURNS Jennifer Webb Turnage said she and her brother fought like cats and dogs.

But no one else had the privilege of picking on Shane.

Eleven years ago, Shane Webb was killed in an automobile accident in Crockett County, but his spirit lives on.

Shane was an organ donor.

“He’s now my hero,” Turnage said.

Turnage, a Trenton native, and several other Gibson County families shared their stories of organ donation to help raise awareness for organ, eye and tissue donation at a reception held at the Courthouse last week.

Joyce Brooks-Brown, see page 3

North Gibson Relay to honor cancer survivors The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of North Gibson County encourages cancer survivors and their caregivers to attend a celebration of life and hope on Thursday, May 15th at 6:30 p.m. The Survivors’ Celebration Reception will take place in the fellowship hall at the Dyer Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Dyer.

The event commemorates the lives of hundreds of North Gibson County residents who have survived cancer, while offering the hope of finding a cure. Joe and Deana’s and Toot-NTell It will sponsor the meal to each cancer survivor and his or her guest.

Survivors in attendance will also enjoy door prizes, entertainment and a special guest speaker. “The Cancer Survivors’ Reception is a great opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate life and hope while honoring the personal journey of cancer survivors,” said see page 3

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Insight & Opinion White ‘bucks’ or blue suede shoes

Clayburn Peeples reports: Well, now that Easter has passed, I guess I can start wearing my new white bucks. “White bucks.” Does that sound like the 50’s, or what?

I’ve wanted a pair for a few years now, but every time I would see some for sale, they would always seem like such a frivolous purchase I would back out of buying them at the last minute. But then, in February, my lovely young wife surprised me with a pair for my birthday, and now, the season to wear them is upon me.

But if the part of the year between Easter and Labor Day is when you wear white bucks, that still leaves the question of where you wear them.

Pat Boone, who almost single-handedly was responsible for their tremendous popularity in the 1950’s, wore a pair in his first television appearance, allegedly because they were the only good pair of shoes he owned, but they became so popular he has continued to sport them for nearly 60 years.

The first “bucks,” I have read, came on the scene in the late 1800’s and were originally made from deerskin, hence the name.

The first buckskin shoes to be sold to the public (called “bucks” almost from the beginning) were first worn as tennis shoes.

They began to enter the mainstream as white suede shoes in the 20s and 30s, and then enjoyed what started as a mild resurgence in the 1950’s, but became a frenzy when Boone began to be associated with them. While they came in other colors as well, and still do, white was what the really cool guys wore back then.

Unless they were really, really hip, like Elvis, the other heartthrob of American girlhood at the time; Elvis wore blue suede shoes.

The color of their shoes, of course, was the least of the difference between Boone and Presley. Although they later became friends, they were the antithesis of each other during their heydays.

Pat’s goal, when he went to Hollywood, was to follow in the footsteps of his hero, Bing Crosby; Elvis, on the other hand, wanted to be the next James Dean.

Of course, even though they both made a lot of movies, (Boone more than a dozen, Elvis twice that many) neither was ever considered to be a good actor.

But boy could they both sing. And sell records.

Although Elvis sold more, Boone outsold everybody else in the world in the 1950’s, and he still holds the Billboard record for the most consecutive weeks with one or more songs on the charts, a phenomenal 220 weeks.

That’s more than four years.

And who was more popular, Elvis or Pat? Maybe this will surprise you; a 1957 opinion poll of high school students in America resulted in a nearly two to one preference for Boone by high school boys and a three to one preference among girls.

They never polled parents of the era, but I suspect the margin would but have been more like a hundred to one among them.

Careers of rock ‘n roll singers tend to be brutally short, and although he lasted longer than most, Boone’s time on the charts ended in 1962, just before the Beatles invaded. Nothing was ever the same after that.

Boone, a savvy businessman, even back then, had sort of seen it coming. In England, in late 1961, he had heard the Beatles singing “From Me To You” and fell in love with the song. He brought it back and tried to get his manager to let him record it.

“No,” the manager said, telling Boone The Beatles were “. . . too British and too English.” “They are not going to do anything here,” he insisted.

Knowing, or at least thinking, his manager was wrong, Boone did something highly unusual. He hired an artist to paint portraits of the Beatles, individually and as a group. He then went to

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For the time being, we will meet at the VFW building in Dyer. Officers in addition to myself serving this chapter are: Teresa Warren, Cherry Markovich, Jimmy West and Ryan Sims. We are also seeking additional members to serve with us.

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The Constitution Party will have a number of candidates in the November elections.

We have Shaun Crowell, who is a candidate for Governor.

Shaun is a veterinarian from Maury County. If Shaun gets 5% of the vote in the Governor’s election we will then be considered a major party in Tennessee. Then just in West Tennessee we have Mark Rawles, a candidate for 8th District U.S. Congressman. We have Tim York a candidate for State Senator in Senate District 27 which covers Madison, Crockett, Dyer, Lake, and Lauderdale Counties.

In Gibson County we have a candidate for County Mayor, Steve Hilton who has been a member of the Constitution Party for almost 10 years. The judges’ ruling on our ballot access came down too late however for the Constitution Party to get ballot access in the county elections.

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It seems he failed to honor a subpoena in a civil suit the other day, regarding some sort of endorsement he had made, and the judge issued a warrant for his arrest.

Boone laughed it off, explaining that he and his wife were vacationing in Hawaii at the time. He will, he said, straighten it out.

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to sell those Beatle prints, and for a year he made more money from the sale of Beatles prints then he did with his own music.

Still later, he began selling his own branded white buck shoes. Of course he did. The shoes were but one of more than a hundred products offered with Boone’s name or likeness on them over the course of his career.

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By that time Boone, and most other American pop artists, were definitely not, but Boone had arranged for Sears and other companies

community service projects.

Fraternalism is about helping others and giving back to the community. We look forward to working with area groups to complete many service projects in the future, and we hope to pick up more new chapter members along the way. The goal of this new chapter is to serve our membership and the community with respect, dignity, professionalism, and honor.

Woodmen of the World exists to benefit our members through every stage of life.

Woodmen of the World members share a commitment to family, community and country. Through a commitment to family values, they become more dedicated family members. Through volunteerism, members strive to be better friends and neighbors. Through a patriotic allegiance, members pledge to be better citizens.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me or any other officer. We are here to serve you. If you have a Woodmen of the World policy of any sort and would like to transfer your membership to this new chapter, you may contact Field Representative Anthony Warren at 731-4379048.

Starting now, we are raising the bar and setting a new precedent for Woodmen of the World in North Gibson County. Come be a part of it with us.

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NITE LITE RECEPTION – Nite Lite Theatre of Gibson County recently held a reception honoring outgoing Executive Producer/Office Manager Suanna Geater and incoming Executive Producer/Office Manager Charlotte Halford. Geater has worked for Nite Lite Theatre for 10 years and the board wanted to publicly thank her for her wonderful service to our organization.

The board also wanted to welcome Halford to her new position with the organization and offer our full support as she begins her work. Helping honor them was left to right David Daniels, president; Geater; Halford; and Susan Fitzgerald, board chairman.

Pages from the Past 10 YEARS AGO April 22, 2004 Humboldt’s lawsuit against Gibson County has moved closer to judgment after an appeals court hearing earlier this month. Tuesday, April 1, 2004 Judges William C. Koch, Jr., William B. Cain and Patricia J. Cantrell presided over the hearing at the Tennessee Court of Appeals in Nashville concerning the Humboldt Lawsuit. Both sides were heard and given ample time to express their views according to Superintendent Robert Galloway of the Gibson County Special School District and GCSSD Trustee Joey Hays.

Rutherford School Principal Ken White announced the school’s Teachers of the Year last week. Jr. High science teacher and football coach David Brewer and first grade elementary teacher Joan Taylor were chosen by their fellow teachers as the Rutherford School teachers of the year. All Gibson County School District schools will select a teacher from both elementary and junior high schools. All these teachers will go to the district and one will be chosen Teacher of the Year for the whole district.

25 YEARS AGO April 20, 1989 West Tennessee residents will join thousands of cancer survivors, friends and families across the U.S. on Sunday, April 30, 1989 in celebration of National Cancer Survivors’ Day to commemorate personal victories over cancer, as well as positive advancements in cancer research. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society, National Cancer Survivors’ Day is the second annual celebration of cancer survival on a grand national scale.

The powerful, Gibson County Gas Utility company, organized in the 1950’s by the

mayors of Milan, Trenton, Dyer, Rutherford and Kenton is a unique creature of the state legislature. It pays no county property taxes. It pays no tax equivalent or in-lieu taxes to the county or the municipalities it serves. It currently sits on a $4 million reserve; yet has one of the higher gas rates charged to customers in the area.

Mrs. Jackie Tucker, Gibson County High School Guidance teacher, was elected Sponsor-Elect of the Tennessee High School Beta Club during the annual convention held April 7-8.

Tucker, a sponsor of the GCHS Beta Club since 1980, will serve in the capacity during the following year before taking the sponsorship of the State Convention in two years.

50 YEARS AGO April 23, 1964 The Dyer Parent-Teacher Association will honor Miss Bertha Murdock and Miss Mary D. McIlwain, who are retiring after this school term, with a tea at the school, Friday evening, May 1, at 7:30 o’clock. Simultaneously, the Dyer High School Alumni Association, will have a homecoming in honor of Miss Murdock who has taught 44 years in the school, a tenure unequaled by any other Dyer Teacher.

Wesley Hassell, who sold his Sinclair Service Station in Rutherford last week, has chalked up thirty-four years in automobile servicing. A native of Gibson County, he came to Rutherford June 30, 1930, to operate a service station. He is one of the most successful service station operators in this area. Active in the business and civic affairs of Rutherford, Mr. Hassell served off and on on the city board for a number of terms. He was always street chairman during his tenures.

He is a past president of the Lions Club and is a member of the Rutherford State Bank.

North - Gibson Relay to honor from page 1 Event Chairman Kasey Harris. “Every survivor is invited, along with a guest, whether they were diagnosed today, yesterday, or 10 years ago.”

Relay for Life is an overnight community event bringing together teams of families, friends,

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She was Miss Rutherford when at school there and received the most school spirit award. She wants to be a special education teacher and is a mentor in Special Education now. She works at Subway in Dyer in spare time.

Hallie is a busy young lady but the DSC committee knows she will represent Dyer is a special way. Good luck Hallie and thank you for all you will be doing in 2014 as Hostess Princess.

churches, neighborhoods, and businesses – all with the same goal of curing cancer.

For more information on forming a team, contact Kasey Harris.

You must RSVP by Friday, May 9th by calling Kasey Harris at 731-2256324 or Sabrina Sullivan at 731-225-4977.

CANDIDATE FORUM – The Greater Gibson County Chamber of Commerce held a County Candidate Forum at Peabody High School April 15. Participating in the forum were (front row, from left) Harold Gunn, candidate for 28th Judicial District Chancellor; Mark Johnson, candidate for Juvenile Judge; Kathi Burriss, candidate for County Trustee; Dana Davidson, candidate for County Trustee; Rodney Wright, candidate for Sheriff; Allen Barker, candidate for County Mayor; Steve Hilton, candidate for County Mayor; (back

row) Robert “Bob” Newell, candidate for Juvenile Judge; George Ellis, candidate for 28th Judicial District Chancellor; Chuck Arnold, candidate for Sheriff; Jerry “Jay” Morris, candidate for Sheriff; Paul Thomas, candidate for Sheriff; Hollis Skinner, candidate for County Mayor; Tom Witherspoon, candidate for County Mayor; and Shelby Kee, Executive Director of the Chamber. Each candidate received five minutes to speak to the audience. A meet and greet was held in the PHS theater lobby following the forum. Photo by Crystal Burns.

Donor families, recipients from page 1 Gibson County Court Clerk, organized the event to educate and encourage the public to sign up as organ donors.

“I’ve worked very hard to show people in Gibson County that there is a need in West Tennessee especially,” Brown said. “We are our brothers’ keepers.”

According to organdonor. gov, an average of 18 people die each day waiting for transplants that can’t take place because of the shortage of donated organs.

“This is needless,” said Steve Jamison, Public Education Coordinator with Tennessee Donor Services.

There are currently more than 122,000 people waiting for an organ in the United States. About 2,500 are on the waiting list in the area served by Tennessee Donor Services.

Brown said that while the statistics are daunting, the personal stories the recipients and families shared are far more powerful.

Brown’s neighbor, Rebecca Ellis, didn’t know much about organ donation until her father Kenneth Bolton received a kidney and liver transplant in 2010.

Bolton fell ill suddenly and instead of getting better, only got worse. Even after his name was added to the donor list, doctors prepared the family for his death.

“He only had weeks to live and most people wait years for a match,” Ellis said.

On April 30, Bolton received a call from Memphis telling him that he had a match. The family was elated but realized that their joy came at a great price.

“We realized that someone had just lost their loved one,” Ellis said. “We never knew her name, but somehow I feel close to her. She and her family will forever be in our hearts and minds.”

Some organ recipients seek out their donor’s family.

Turnage read a letter from the man who received her brother’s heart.

“I feel a loss for you and will try to meet your approval,” he wrote. “I have

not met you, but I love you.”

Sandra Kee’s son, Vinny, was murdered in November 2009. She and her family donated his organs and have met the man who received Vinny’s heart.

The man had waited 20 years for a heart; Vinny was killed the day before his 21st birthday.

“He calls me all the time,” Kee said about her son’s heart recipient. “It’s like he knows when I’m feeling bad.”

Kee’s aunt was on the donor list for a kidney at the time of her son’s death. Although Vinny was not a match, the family’s donation of his organs moved Kee’s aunt up the list, allowing her to receive the next available match.

Bill Barron, a Trenton attorney, received a liver from a 26-year-old who was shot and killed during an attempted robbery in Nashville.

Barron suffered from a rare condition that was exacerbated by a motorcycle accident he had in his teens.

Barron received his transplant in late 2000 and was out of the hospital in 13 days.

“I do anything and everything I want to do,” he said. “It’s not something to be scared of if you need a transplant.”

Warnetta Vaughn’s daughter, Tonya Lyons, spoke for her. Vaughn was on a kidney donor list for five years.

“She probably thought she would never get a kidney,” Lyons said.

But doctors said that even at 73, Vaughn was a good candidate for a transplant.

She received a kidney last year and is off dialysis.

“Everything has been good,” Lyons said.

Matthew “Bubba” Brown was born premature and with only one kidney. He was a sick little boy and endured dialysis eight to 12 hours a day for 15 months.

“He didn’t complain,” Mary Brown said.

At 4 years old, Bubba received a kidney

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transplant.

“Nothing has ever been the same,” Mary said joyfully. “He’s getting a chance to be a real boy. His donor’s family – I thank God for them. He’s happy.

He’s healthy. I thank God for blessing Matthew with a new life.”

Bubba received his surgery at Vanderbilt where he is affectionately known as Dr. Matthew. He wears a lab coat and visits patients when he returns to the hospital for checkups.

Shirley Matthews has been on both sides of organ donation.

She gave her son, Pete, a kidney in 1990 and extended his life seven years. Pete was on the list to receive another kidney but never found a match.

“Waiting for a transplant is so hard,” Matthews said.

“If I could have given him another kidney, I would have.”

Because of the medicine Pete took for multiple health conditions, the family could only donate his corneas.

“I hope that the person who received his corneas can see the world through Pete’s eyes,” Matthews

said.

For more information on organ and tissue donation or to register to be an organ donor, visit DonateLifeTN. org, call 1-888-234-4440, or stop by the County Clerk’s Office in the Gibson County Courthouse in Trenton.

DONOR RECIPIENT Bill Barron, of Dyer, was one of several organ donor recipients to speak at a reception held at the Gibson County Courthouse last week.

Barron recalled his liver transplant, which took place in 2000.

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Gibson County Trustee May 6th Democratic Primary To All the Citizens of Gibson County, It has been an honor to serve as your Trustee for the past eight years and I want to thank each and every one of you who supported me during my tenure with the county. Working in the county office is a constant learning experience and I can honestly tell you I could not have been happier.

In running this office, I endeavored to train my employees well, especially Dana Davidson, my current bookkeeper, who is now seeking this office. Dana will be an excellent choice for Gibson County Trustee. With her dedication, she has demonstrated the necessary skills to make her the most qualified candidate for this position.

The training has already been done. The transition will be a smooth one. I can assure you, the citizens of Gibson County, that Dana Davidson is prepared and will exceed your expectations. She and her co-workers are an established team. The County is and will continue to be in excellent hands. As I have mentioned before, “When I immediately hired Dana, I knew I had the right person for this job.”…LeAnne Smith, Gibson County Trustee Please join me in casting your vote, Dana Davidson for Gibson County Trustee!

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Community Living New Hope News By Shirley Hooper

Miss Heather Coffman and Mr. Samuel Peden

Coffman - Peden Heather Coffman and Samuel Peden will be married at Peaceful Oaks Bed and Breakfast at the Moonshadow Barn in Medina on Saturday, May 3, 2014.

Heather is the daughter of Jennifer Gage of Trenton, and Thomas Gage of Linden. Heather’s grandparents are Mary Gage and the late Jerry Gage of Linden and the late Rice and Christine Harper, of Trenton.

Sam is the son of Melanie Crossnoe Hall of Three Way, and Sam Peden of Nashville. His grandparents are Eddie and Royce Harris of Humboldt. His late great grandparents were Richard and Katie Byrd of Alamo, and James and Velma Crossnoe of Dyersburg. Samuel’s special mentor is James R. Crossnoe

(Uncle Bubba) of Mt. Juliet, formerly of Humboldt.

Heather is a Peabody High School 2006 graduate and Samuel attended Liberty Tech High School in Madison County and received his GED in 2005.

Serving as Heather’s Maid of Honor will be her sister, Jordan Gage. Samuel’s Best Man will be his brother, Shane Peden. Flower girl will be Ally Coffman and Ring Bearer will be Jaxon Coffman, children of the bride.

Friends and family are cordially invited to the wedding and reception at Peaceful Oaks Bed and Breakfast at the Moonshadow Barn, 636 Barnes Rd., Medina. Music begins at 5:30 p.m.

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Wednesday evening services started with prayer requests, then business meeting, Richard Hartsfield, moderator.

Brother Corey Meggs began a series of studies on reaching our community.

Question was if our church closed its doors would anyone notice or care? What impact does our church have on the community? We looked at John 5:1-8 again, the healing at the pool of Bethesda. We separated into groups and discussed what we must do as a church for our community.

Sunday morning we welcomed many visitors to celebrate Easter. New Hope Choir under the director of our minster of music, Brother Terry Owens, presented the cantata, ‘The Day He wore my Crown.’ They led the worshippers in word and song as we affirmed our faith in the risen Savior.

Brother Corey showed us a crown of thorns. Scripture was Matthew 26: 55-66 and John 18: 28 and following which tells of Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection.

We were asked ‘Who is your King?’ It might be money, self, or family but it should be Jesus Christ!

Sunday evening the youth and children presented a great play, ‘The E-Bunny.’

It took place at Food Rite, which was really New Hope choir loft and stage.

(Bet Brother Joey Hays felt right at home) They told us the true meaning o Easter.

The Younger children sang ‘This Little Light of Mine’ and ‘Jesus Loves Me.’ Many thanks to all adults directing our children, our Minster of Students, Patrick and Scarlett Spencer, Bobby and Kelly Crier, Jennifer Angling and those who handled the sounds and film, Charles and Julie King and Jenny McKinney.

In keeping with our centennial celebration, former pastor, Dr. James Adams of Colonial Baptist Church, Memphis will bring our message on April 27 at 11 a.m. A fellowship meal will follow.

Sunday, May 4 will start the election of 2 deacons.

We will each submit 3 names to be considered.

Pray about these choices.

Jesus, you ascended before our eyes, and we turned back grieving, only to find you living in our hearts - Augustine.

Bethpage News By Joyce Brown We had one birthday this week but it was a very important one. Nathan Lewis celebrated his sixteenth birthday. Tina and Janice played a beautiful ‘Power in the Blood’ medley during quiet time. Call to worship was ‘We Have Come into His House.’

Bro. Jeff talked to the Preacher’s Pals about friendship. Bro Roger Stacy was visiting with us Sunday and he preached the morning message. He preached a powerful message from Romans 1:16 and following titled ‘Nothing but the Gospel.’

Sunday night Bro. Jeff was in the pulpit using Romans 5:1-8 as his main text on the subject ‘Results of Justification.’ I jotted down three notes, Peace with God, access by faith into His Grace, the Hope of Glory. Much to reflect on, pray about and live by in the coming days. We are so blessed to have a Bible believing, Bible preaching

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We were all glad to see Carlton and Sonja Williams come in for service Sunday night. Lots of the time they are not able to attend so it is a treat for them and us as well when they get to come.

Congratulations go to Melissa McMackin as she received acceptance into the Masters Program at Union University School of Health Sciences. She will be pursuing her degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

It will be a lot of work but will be worth it. We are proud of you Melissa.

Prayers and sympathy are sent to Sandy Thompson, her children and grandchildren and Anne Thompson, her daughter and family in the loss of Phillip this weekend.

One of the good ones slipped away to Heaven and is enjoying the benefits of being in the presence of Jesus. All I know family, is that God’s Grace is sufficient and we pray for it to cover you and comfort you in the days ahead.

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They have four sons; Kenneth, John Jr., (Tammie),

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North Union I am glad to be back, it was a glorious day at North Union as we gathered at 7 a.m. for our Sunrise Serrvice.

We enjoyed beautiful song service.

Bro. Chris opened service with reading Matt. 28:6 and asked why are we here. He is alive. Our theme Christ is Alive. No other religion can make that claim but Christianity. After reading John 19:31-42 Bro. Chris asked what happened next?

Also reading in John 20, Mark 15:43, Acts, and 1 Cor. we know Jesus was not bound by physical laws of this world. He was not wearing grave clothes. The tomb was emply and only one alive can come back.

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Our men folks cooked a big old country breakfast.

We had a good number attend the service and a few more joined us at breakfast.

The food was delicious.

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by Chelsea Joyce presented an Easter Play followed by Communion Service.

Happy anniversary wishes were sung to Kenny and Phyllis Joyce.

Last Sunday Frank and I had a nice surprise as my cousins Rob Norton and his sister Linda Norton Knox from Batavia, N. Y. treated us to Sunday lunch. We then toured Bells Chapel and North Union cemeteries and the old Norton Farm where our ancestors once kicked up dust.

Community Calendars GC REPUBLICAN PARTY MEETING Member of the Gibson County Republican party will meet Tuesday, May 13th 6:30 p.m. at Kappis Restaurant in Humboldt. Members are urged to attend. Visitors are welcome.

DYER STATION CELEBRATION COMMITTEE The Dyer Station Celebration Committee has asked Dyer First United Methodist Church to host the patriotic cantata on Sunday, June 30, 2014. Rehearsals will begin Sunday, April 27, 2014 at 4 p.m. at 189 North Main St. All area singers are invited and encouraged to participate in this musical celebration of our freedom. We have chosen a favorite from the past. Glory, Glory Hallelujah! If you have a copy of the book, please bring it with you. We look forward to singing with you!

MASON HALL NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH Mason Hall Neighborhood watch meeting will be April 28th at 6:30 p.m. at the Mason Hall Community Center.

KEELY MILL BAPTIST CHURCH REVIVAL Keely Mill Baptist Church Revival is April 27-30 Sunday service is 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Monday through Wednesday services are 7 p.m. nightly. Evangelist is Brother Richard Bragg and Pastor is Brother Steve Skelton.

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Whitworth is Relay For Life

BOOKWORM EASTER STORY TIME - On Wednesday, April 16th, the Bookworms had a special Easter Story Time. The book “Easter Parade” by Kirsten Richards was read. The story follows the animals of the forest as they have their annual Easter parade and make way for the Easter Bunny. After the story, the Bookworms colored a picture of an Easter egg. A special Peeps Racecar snack was given to each Bookworm after they finished their craft. The Bookworms danced to the Chicken Dance and then to the Hokey Pokey. Story Time ended with an Easter Egg Hunt outside. You can join the Bookworms on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 at the Gibson County Memorial Library. Those that enjoyed were Connor, Carter J., Carter S., Kierra, Tyler, Caleb, James, Daniel, Emily, Tucker, Ava, Jubilee and Sheridan.

Rogers is the 2013 Earth Team Individual Award recipient USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service celebrated National Volunteer Week, April 6-13, by thanking and honoring its statewide network of Earth Team volunteers for their service to conservation.

Earth Team is a program that allows NRCS to stretch available resources by partnering volunteers with NRCS employees. These volunteers help to provide private landowners and others with a range of services from conservation technical assistance to teaching and generating awareness about conservation through community projects.

“Volunteers work closely with our staff and play an important role in conservation in Tennessee,” said State Conservationist Kevin Brown. “Thanks to our great team, we are getting more conservation on the ground, but we also recognize much more conservation work needs to be done.”

In FY13, Tennessee’s Earth Team had 625 volunteers donating 9,422 hours of service valued at approximately $205,305.00.* NRCS recently recognized five Earth Team Award Winners for their significant contributions to the Earth Team program and the conservation of the natural resources in Tennessee.

Earth Team winners included: Tennessee Partnership Award - Cumberland County Soil Conservation District

Tennessee Group Award Washington County Youth Board Tennessee Individual Volunteer Award - Hill Rogers, Gibson County Tennessee Employee Award - Rusty Walker, Giles County Tennessee Volunteer Coordinator Award - Sharon Englett, Hickman County Created in 1985, Earth Team offers many opportunities to individuals 14 and older who are interested in volunteering to improve the nation’s natural resources. Earth Team Volunteers allow NRCS to

stretch available resources and help put additional conservation practices on the ground. Volunteer efforts help improve land and wildlife habitat and contribute to cleaner water and air for everyone.

Learn more about Tennessee’s Earth Team Program by visiting our website: http://earthteam. tnrcs.org/ or contact Dimple Geesling, NRCS Earth Team Coordinator at 931528-6472 or by email at dimple.geesling@tn.usda. gov. Contact your local NRCS office to learn more about needs in your area.

from page 1 Whitworth.

“My breast cancer was diagnosed through a mammogram. I continue to go every six months to my doctor and have a mammogram annually. My advice to women is to take control over your body.

Be aware and find a good doctor!”

“As of August of this year, I will be a five-year survivor. When you have cancer you don’t know where you are going to gain your strength from but I had days when a card from a church member or a friend or even close family would

make my entire day. As an employee of Gibson County Utility District, I learned first hand how coworkers can be considered your family. They honored me with wearing pink shirts with ‘Love for Lynn’ on the back in October of 2009, when I was to start treatments. And October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Who says men don’t wear pink – they all did!”

“My entire family was my backbone through all of this. One of the most special things was after my treatment, my husband Glyn gave me a necklace inscribed with this: ‘What

Golden Agers Fourteen Golden Agers and guest Imagene King met at Dyer FBC for a morning of fellowship and devotional. Happily Bro. Bill Webb, FBC Interim minister of music, joined the group and led those present in singing songs of Easter including ‘Jesus Paid It All’ and ‘Because He Lives.’ He moved his listeners to a remembrance of our Lord’s suffering with his rendition of ‘Were You There?’

A very important part of our music segment was singing ‘Happy Birthday’ to Carlene Stephenson and Carolyn Temple. Alice Ernest was pianist for the morning’s music.

With a spirit of caring and giving Phillip Thompson lived his 51 years on this earth. His leadership as deacon of Dyer FBC will leave a void for others to

cancer cannot do…it cannot invade the soul, suppress memories, kill friendship, destroy peace, conquer the spirit, shatter hope, cripple love, corrode faith, steal eternal life, silence courage.’

I still wear it.

Words cannot express the love that was shown to me

by Glyn, and my children Rebecca and Grayson. All through life there are trials and tribulations and just when you think you can’t handle one more thing, God shows up and provides strength, love, faith, mercy and the will to go on. Find joy in every day!” said Whitworth.

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fill but we can only imagine the joy of his welcome and loved ones on Easter. How we implore our Lord to give comfort to his family here on earth!

We also joined petitions together for the following who will be facing surgery or desire God’s healing hands for other needs. They include Eddie Bone, Dot Oliver, Travis Forsythe, JB Freeze, Linda Moore, Gladys Etheridge and Larry London, who need a special blessing for he is very sick.

Brother DeWayne Goodgine, pastor of the Dyer FBC titled his morning’s devotional ‘The Greatness of God; and he selected Psalm 145 as his scripture reference. In response to his questioning his audience about special times that God had been great in their lives, Brother Jerry Legg called to remembrance of a

vision the Lord reveals of Jesus Christ’s blood when Brother Legg’s prospects for life last July were quite uncertain. He concluded that his missionary work on the earth had not ended.

He goes with the Ecuador Mission team of dyer FBC next month. Cherry Markovich recalled that at a moment of collision of a terrible wreck she had her Bible in her hand and she kept it right there through all the trauma of the aftermath and even into the emergency room.

Brother DeWayne advised his listeners to celebrate God’s greatness meditate with Him and in His word, and ‘conversate’ tell others the stories of what God has done in your life and through it all pray with connection to the Holy Father through Jesus Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Jones completes basic training Navy Seaman Mitchell Jones, son of Anthony and Dawn Jones, of Dyer, graduated from U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, IL. Training included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and

shipboard and aircraft safety.

An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness.

The capstone event of boot camp is ‘Battle Stations.’

This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. ‘Battle Stations’ is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication,

teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of honor, courage and commitment. Its distinctly ‘Navy’ flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a sailor.

Jones is a 2009 graduate of Gibson County High School.

ROGERS RECEIVES AWARD - Hill Rogers of Gibson County is the 2013 Earth Team Individual Award Recipient. Rogers’ volunteer work includes survey and design work on various construction projects in the county.

ESSAY AND POSTER WINNERS - Recently the Gibson County Farm Bureau Women sponsored an Essay and Poster contest for all Gibson County 7th and 4th graders. The 1st place Essay contest winner was Martha Rogers, 2nd place winner was Kaitlyn Zaracor, and 3rd place win went to Scarlett Duncan.

All were from Yorkville.

Pictured are (left to right) 3rd place winner Scarlett Duncan and 1st place winner Martha Rogers.

Kaitlyn Zaracor was not available for picture.

POSTER CONTEST 3RD PLACE WINNER - Recently the Gibson County Farm Bureau Women sponsored an Essay and Poster contest for all Gibson County 7th and 4th graders. Caleb Todd, a 4th grade Yorkville student won 3rd place in the Poster Contest. Pictured are Ruth Carr, Gibson County Farm Bureau Women’s Treasurer, Caleb Todd and GCFBW Chairwoman, Ruth Ethridge.

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RELIGION

Obituaries DEWEY BRADLEY

Kenton Dewey Bradley’s 83rd celebration of life on earth ended Good Friday morning, April 18, 2014, at Jackson Regional Hospital surrounded by family.

He was born December 6, 1930, in Lewis County, Tennessee to the late Alta Jo (Barber) and Andrew Columbus Bradley and lived sixty-six happy, prosperous years with Modine Ray in Kenton. He was a Member of the Kenton Church of God and retired from Wade Land Company.

The light of his life were his three daughters, Tarica Coble of Rutherford, Voinda Johnson of Kenton, and Katrina (Andy) Bone of Kentucky.

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Granddaddy Dewey will be greatly missed by grandchildren, Dewayne (Donna) Coble, Melissa (Thomas) Shoemaker, Buddy (Heather) Johnson, Kerri Cunningham, and Anthony (Elizabeth) Johnson; greatgrandchildren, Blake Coble, Summer Coble, Matthew Shoemaker, Alyssa (Jordan) Ward, Keara Cunningham, Madison Johnson, Alexa Johnson, Grace Johnson and great-great grandchildren, Riley Ward and Caylee Coble.

Family and friends celebrated his life on earth Saturday, April 19, 2014, in the chapel of Karnes and Son Funeral Home in Kenton.

Funeral services were held on Sunday, April 20, 2014, in the chapel of Karnes and Son Funeral Home in Kenton with Bro. Dennis Cleek officiating. Burial followed in the Sunnyside Cemetery of Kenton.

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Rutherford - Mr. James Howard Minton, 92, of Rutherford, passed away from this life on April 16, 2014, at his home. Funeral services for Mr. Minton were conducted on Friday, April 18, 2014, in the chapel of Karnes and Son Funeral Home of Rutherford with Bro. Marlon Stephens officiating. Interment followed in Cool Springs Cemetery of Trimble, Tennessee.

Mr. Minton was born February 7, 1922, in Hickman, Kentucky; the son of the late Jasper and Lottie Jackson Minton. Mr. Minton retired from maintenance at Kellwood Company.

Mr. Minton is survived by his son, Joe Howard Minton and wife Teresa; grandchildren, Nicki Minton, James Clint Minton; six great-grandchildren; and sisters, Jean Marie McQueen and Shirley Kleba. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joann Northam Minton, his parents and daughter, Kathy Dawson.

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Rutherford - Mr. William “Bill� Alton Henderson, 65, of Rutherford, passed away from this life on April 19, 2014, at his home. Funeral services for Mr. Henderson were conducted on Friday, April 25, 2014, in the chapel of Karnes and Son Funeral Home of Rutherford with Bro. Eric McLemore officiating. Interment followed in China Grove Cemetery of Rutherford.

Mr. Henderson was born July 6, 1948, in Martin, Tennessee; the son of the late Rayford and Lenora Workman Henderson. Mr. Bill retired from the Gibson County Highway Department as an equipment operator. He served his country with the US Army. Military honors observed.

He was also a member of China Grove Baptist Church.

Mr. Henderson is survived by his spouse, Bernadette Jean Henderson; children, Jennifer Maben and spouse Calvin, Janet Cook and spouse Mark, Billy Henderson and spouse Paula, and Joyce Flowers and spouse, Ben. He is also survived by eight grandchildren.

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When you are ready please read Matthew 9:14-15.

Baptism wasn’t a new thing to the people when John the Baptist began baptizing people. When the disciples of Jesus began baptizing, some people became jealous. As we can imagine, that created a stir among the disciples or followers of John the Baptist.

The disciples of John the Baptist came to Jesus and said, ‘Why do we fast and the Pharisees fast but your disciples do not fast?’ Jesus explained a fast I’d never seen before; I thought a fast had to be abstaining from some or all food; and then I read Isaiah 58. The Lord said after they abstain from disobedience He will hear and answer them. He wanted them to so such things as care for the poor and cover the naked; to defend the oppressed and feed the hungry (Isaiah 58:5-7).

Those were spiritual fasts.

Here in Matthew chapter 9, Jesus explains another fast. Jesus said, ‘Can the friends of the bridegroom mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them?

Why would they mourn for someone who was right there? But when the bridegroom is no longer

with them, then they will fast.’ (Matthew 9:14-15).

As we identify who Jesus is talking about, we can understand what He was explaining; we are the friends of the Bridegroom.

We are Christians, followers of Christ and He calls us His friends. Jesus was speaking to friends who were with Him in Person.

They didn’t need the faith to ask for anything. They had everything and all they needed to do was ask Jesus in person; while He was here.

He was the Bridegroom He spoke about.

Now when Jesus ascended back into heave, He was the Bridegroom that was not in Person on earth. Therefore, His friends will mourn they will fast.

Therefore fasting is a kind of mourning, a humility by which we remove our self from life’s equations (Trying to figure everything out) and wrong ambitions (trying to achieve something without Christ as the reason) and instead, focus on the kingdom of God (letting Him be the ways and means committee of thoughts and reason); especially toward those in the household of faith (those who are faithful to His assembly in encouraging others more than themselves.)

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Brother Jason called the young children down for ‘children service.’ Some were visiting but most are ours, which shows a growing

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Brother Jason’s message ‘If it was a bear I would have bit you’ taken from Luke 24: 13-35.

We did not have service Sunday evening.

Those having brithdays this week are David Adkins, Emma Davidson, Stuart Dunn, Sue Spence, and Mary King. ‘A lot of kneeling keeps you in good standing with God.’ Until next week, God bless.

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Sports & Education GC Pioneer baseball wins 4-0 over 13-AAA Brighton

BY LORI CATHEY The Pioneers defeated 13-AAA Brighton 4-0 Wednesday night at Gibson County.

Gibson County’s Mac Hicks opened the game up with a walk followed by fielder’s choice by Taylor McKinney. Carter McMackin singled to left field and Addison Davidson, with an infield hit, loaded the bases. McMinney scored on single up the middle by Riley Sweatt. McMackin stole home to make it 2 to 0 Gibson County.

In the bottom of the third inning McKinney singled to left field with one out.

McKinney scored on a bunt single by Davidson to make it 3-0.

In the fifth, McMackin picked off Brighton’s base runner Kolton Childress at third base and Grant Jones made a leaping catch on a line drive to end the inning.

Gibson County added a run in the bottom of the sixth inning. Davidson singled up the middle and scored on a

double to left field by Tyner Hughes for the final run of the game.

Senior Addison Davidson pitched a complete game giving up 6 hits allowed no runs and no walks.

The Pioneers were led by Addison Davison, who went 3-3 with 2 singles and bunt single, a RBI, scored a run and stole a base. Mac Hicks was 1 for 2 with a walk and Tyner Hughes was 1 for 1 with a double and RBI. Taylor McKinney, Carter McMackin and Riley Sweatt all went 1 for 3.

Thursday night the Pioneers faced the McKenzie Rebels at Gibson County. McKenzie scored two runs in the top of the first inning.

Gibson County scored their first run in the bottom of the fourth inning. Taylor McKinney and Carter McMackin hit back-to-back singles. Addison Davidson hit into a fielder’s choice to advance McKinney to third base. Riley Sweatt reached on an error by the right

BATTER OUT - Pioneer starting pitcher Addison Davidson fields a bunt for an out. Davidson was the winning pitcher against Brighton and also went 3 for 3. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

fielder to score McKinney to make it 2-1 McKenzie.

In the fifth, Andrew Hughes singled to left field and Grant Jones reached base on a fielder’s choice to the pitcher. Hughes advances to third on a fielder’s choice by Mac Hicks and McKinney walked. Carter McMackin singled to left-center field to score Hughes and Hicks and give Gibson County a 3 to 2 lead.

In the top of the seventh inning McKenzie’s Grant Lowrance hit a double to score Zach Newman to tie the game at 3 all. Gibson County lead off the inning with Jones reaching on an error and stole second base followed by a single to right field by Hicks. McKinney was intentionally walked to load the bases with no outs.

McMackin hit a clutch RBI single between third base and shortstop to score Jones for the game-winning run.

Gibson County’s Ryan Carter and Mac Hicks combined for the 4-3 victory over McKenzie.

Carter pitched four innings

allowed no earned runs, walked two and gave up only one hit. Hick’ pitched three innings gave up three hit, allowed no earn runs, walked one and struck out three.

Leading Gibson County was Senior Carter McMackin 3 for 4 had two clutch singles including the game-winner in the bottom of the seventh and 3 RBIs. Taylor McKinney 2 -2 with 2 walks; Nick Wylie was 1 for 2; Riley Sweatt and Andrew Hughes both were 1 for 3 and Mac Hicks was 1 for 4.

Gibson County’s Addison Davidson was named player of the week. Against Brighton he went 3 for 3 with 2 singles and bunt single, a RBI, scored a run and stole a base. Defensively Davidson had a fielding percentage of .1000 with 3 total putouts and 4 assists. He also had a dominant performances on the mound giving up 6 hits allowed no runs and no walks. GCHS Scoreboard below sponsoredby WW’s Auto & Tractor Supply.

OUT AT THIRD – Gibson County’s Nick Wylie hangs on to the ball to tag out a Brighton runner trying to steal third. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

HICK’S DELIVERS - Gibson County pitcher Mac Hicks delivers a pitch for a strike. Hicks pitched three innings, gave up three hits, allowed no earned runs, walked one and struck out three. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

HIT UP THE MIDDLE– Pioneer Riley Sweatt drives the ball up the middle for a RBI single against Brighton. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

Lady Pioneers lose close one to the Lady Golden Tornadoes

MAKING CONTACT – Senior Justice Bardwell makes contact with the ball for a single to left field. Bardwell was 2 for2 and was named the player of the game in the second game against Lake County. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

BY LORI CATHEY Tuesday the Lady Pioneers traveled to Union City to face the Lady Golden Tornadoes in a district matchup.

Union City claimed an early 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning off a single

by Ivy Westbrook.

The Lady Pioneers got their first hit in the bottom of the third inning when Justyce White singled up the middle. Sydney Inman reached on an error and Lynsey Crews walked to load the bases but Union City turned a double play to end the inning for a 1-0 lead.

In the top of the fourth inning with back-toback singles by Caroline Chism and Kristian Davis, followed by a triple from Ashley Faught, Union City added two more runs to take a 3-0 lead.

In the fifth, White walked to open the inning and Inman reached on an infield single. Crews, with a great sacrifice bunt, moved both

White and Inman up a base.

White scored on a fielder’s choice by Claire Whitworth and Rebecca Lee walked.

Mary Alice McKeand hit into a fielder’s choice to score Inman to make it 3-2 Union City.

In the sixth inning Chay Poyner and White both singled up the middle but they were unable to score.

The Lady Pioneers lost 3 to 2 to Union City.

Leading the Lady Pioneers was Justyce White 2 for 3 with a walk. Chay Poyner and Sydney Inman both were 1-4 and Allie Smithson was 1-2. Rebecca Lee pitched a complete game allowing 7 hits, had 10 strikeouts and gave up no walks.

After the game coach Chris Lownsdale said, “We have to do a better job of the little things. Mental mistakes on base running cost us this game. We left 11 base runners on base but I still have a lot confidence in this team.”

The Lady Pioneers played

a double header with Lake County Thursday afternoon at Gibson County.

The Lady Pioneers got off to a good started with backto-back singles by Allie Smithson and Chay Poyner to take a 2-0 lead after the first inning.

Gibson County added six more runs in the second inning. Claire Whitworth and Hannah Hutchison both singled and Chay Poyner doubled to center field.

Justyce White and Sydney Inman both hit a triple to deep left-center field.

In the bottom of the fourth White triple again and Inman singled and scored on a wild pitch to end the game for a 10-0 victory over Lake County.

Justyce White led Gibson County in hitting and was 2 for 3 with 2 triples. Sydney Inman was 2-3 with a triple and Chay Poyner 2-3 with a double. Macie Cole, Hannah Hutchison and Claire Whitworth each had a single. Rebecca Lee pitched 4 innings allowed no runs;

GCHS SCOREBOARD

LOCAL STANDINGS District 14A Baseball 1. Trenton 2. Gibson Co. 3. Bradford 4. Greenfield 5. Humboldt

District 10-1 10-2 4-9 3-9 1-11

Record 14-6 14-4 5-14 4-12 1-11

Softball 1. Gibson Co. 2. Trenton 3. Greenfield 4. Bradford 5. Humboldt

District 7-1 6-4 4-3 1-4 0-7

Record 16-8 10-12 4-8 1-6 0-9

PLAYER OF THE WEEK 4/23/2014 Baseball Softball

no walks, 2 hits and had 3 strikeouts. Justyce White was named the player of the game.

In the second game the Lady Pioneers defeated the Lady Falcons 18 to 0 in three innings.

In the first inning the Lady Pioneers scored 7 runs and added 11 more in the second. Gibson County pitcher Rebecca Lee and Justyce White allowed one hit, no runs, no walks and had 3 strikeouts. Hitting for Gibson County were Rebecca Lee 3-3; Justice Bardwell 2-2; Britton Mann 1-1 with a triple and Megan Greer 1-2 with a double.

Senior Justice Bardwell was named the player of the game.

Lady Pioneer Sydney Inman was named player of the week. She batted .545 with 2 doubles, 2 triples, 4 RBIs and 7 runs scored. She also had 10 put outs and 14 assists. See GCHS Scoreboard below sponsored by WW’s Auto & Tractor Supply.

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Heather Bulter’s dream comes true The University of Tennessee at Martin senior guard Heather Butler will continue her dreams of playing professional basketball with the WNBA’s San Antonio Stars after signing a trainingday contract as announced by head coach and general manager Dan Hughes today.

Butler becomes the first Skyhawk and second Ohio Valley Conference player to be invited to a WNBA training camp.

“This is an absolute dream come true,” said Butler.

“Ever since I was little I have dreamed of playing at the next level and to be able to compete against some of the best players in the world.

When Coach Hughes called to see if I was interested, I

was completely surprised that an opportunity like this happened so quickly. Being able to have this opportunity is a complete shock and honor. Having your dreams right in the palm of your hands is a true blessing. I am just ready to go play and prove myself.”

Butler will go down as one of the greats to ever wear a Skyhawk jersey.

The 5-4 guard closed her career as the top scorer in UT Martin and Ohio Valley Conference history with 2,865 points which ranked 16th on the NCAA’s alltime leaderboard. Named the 2014 OVC Player of the Year, Butler ranked ninth in the country in scoring with 23.6 points per game along with setting her third NCAA

three-point record with 392 career three-pointers made.

Included in her high scoring output was a truly historical level of consistency. Butler scored in double figures in 129 consecutive games – every game of her career – ranking as the second longest streak in NCAA history. Her 129 game double figures streak ranks fifth on the all-time NCAA list.

A native of Medina, Tenn., Butler was tabbed a Senior CLASS Award All-American first team selection. Along with her numerous accomplishments on the court – including four All-OVC first team honors, two outright OVC season championships, four OVC Tournament championships

and four consecutive NCAA Tournament berths – Butler was named a Final Five finalist for the Nancy Lieberman Award.

She was also a nominee for the AllState WBCA Good Works team, CoSIDA Capital One Academic AllAmerica second team and OVC Scholar-Athlete.

San Antonio added three players in the WNBA Draft welcoming Notre Dame’s Kayla McBride, Astou Ndour and Bri Kulas from Missouri.

The Stars training camp begins on Sunday, April 27. The team will open the preseason, on May 2 against the Tulsa Shock, with the regular season opener set for Friday, May 16 at the defending Eastern Conference champion Atlanta Dream.

Heather Bulter

Lady Pioneers softball win tournament

ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM - Gibson County Ladies named to the 7th Annual Maddie Fagan Memorial Softball All-Tournament Team were Sydney Inman, Macie Cole and Justyce White. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

GOOD HIT – Gibson County’s Alyssa Kesterson singles to left field against Union City in the championship game. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

from page 1 going 2 for 3 at the plate and catcher Chay Poynor was 2 for 4. In the semifinals, Gibson County faced Crockett County again.

Freshman pitcher, Justyce White started in the circle for the first time this season. Crockett County jumped out to a 3 to 1 lead in the first two innings but the Lady Pioneers scored 4 runs in the third inning to give them a 5 to 3 lead.

Rebecca Lee stepped back in to the circle to finish the game. Crockett County was able to add another run in the fourth but in the fifth Lee was able to strike out the last Crockett County batter with the bases loaded to advance the Lady Pioneers in to the championship game. Justyce White picked

STIKEOUT – GC Lady Pioneer pitcher Justyce White throws a pitch for a strike during the first inning against Lake County. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

Dyer Junior. High announces third quarter honor roll Dyer Elementary and Jr. High School announces the 2014 fourth six-week honor roll list.

Second Grade: Gracie Alford, Dearion Allen, Ella Armento, Brandon Bishop, Aiden Bradberry, Cameron Clark, Clayton Croom, Landon Dutton, Brooklyn Farley, Hannah George, Madilyn Goodgine, Naomi Halbrook, Carter Hartley, Noah Hassell, Lauren Hudson, Azlynn Lowe.

Timberly Mayberry, Jesse McKinney, Taylor Miget, Jolee Morgan , Isaac Piggott, Megan Qualls, Abigail Roberts, Adison Roberts, Hayden Sanford, Chloe Shoemaker, David Smith, Ashton Snider, Abigail Swims.

3rd Grade: Jayden Ball, Tessa Bishop, Destini Burkett, Kyleigh Carter, Remington Crandall, Janna Davis, Coltan Eddlemon, Crislan-Shea Gammons,

Cadence Johnson, Mitchell Pate, Kaylee Pierce, Matthew Reynolds, Madisyn Spillers and Ethan Turner.

4th Grade: Benjamin Baum, Luke Bradberry, Emma Carter, Blaine Cooksey, Hayden Croom, Lillian Cruse, Aiden Elliott, Matthew Ellis, Callie Emerson, Ellen Garrett, Isaac Goad, Caitlyn Hartley, Jaxon Hays, Luke Hudson, Kristin Metcalfe, Randi Miget, Cameron Nolan, John Phillips, Jacob Pruett, Donna Rice, Hayden Stallings, Haley Thompson, Tylan Workman and Jennifer Young.

5th grade: Creel Arredondo, Daniel Cupples , Ambere Flowers, Chloe Hassell, Maggie Jones, Katelyn McCall, Ben McKinney, Macie Powell, Allah Robinson, Garrett Spillers, John Travis and Sarah Watson.

up her first win as a high school pitcher and was 2 for 2 with 2 doubles. Sydney Inman was 2 for 3 with a run scored.

In the championship game, Gibson County faced Union City, a team they have split with during the season. Union City started the game by hitting the first pitch of the game of the fence for a solo homerun to give them a quick 1 to 0 lead. After that, both team’s bats were quite until the third inning. In the third, both Allie Smithson and Justyce White reached on singles to lead off the inning, Smithson scored on a single by Sydney Inman but White was caught trying to advance. Inman scored on a double by Rebecca Lee. Lee then

6th grade: Brylee Bailey, Briana Bates, Madison Carson, Ty Carson, Kimberly Cook, Will Cooper, Cameron Cox, Dalton Flesher, Ethan Goad, Sunny Green, Sunny Halbrook, Benjamin Hanes, Leslie Hawks, Kayley Hood, Alaina Hunt, Peyton Lavelle, Amy Lee, Sierra Lee, Nikia McMullins, Matt Mingle, Caleigh Patterson, Hannah Qualls, Emma Siler, Carson Spencer, Kaci Sweatt, Tori Watkins, Trey Watson and Conner Williams.

7th grade: Austin Atkins, Timia Bonds, Ethen Carrell, Alaina Eddlemon, Savannah Fletcher, Ashton Lannom, Destinee McMullins, Hannah Metcalfe, Quinton Roberts, Brooklen Siler and Julianna Turner.

8th grade: Aubrie Croom, Madison Croom, Caitlyn Mayberry, Ashley O’Daniel, Hannah Patterson, Victoria Sims, Corey Sweatt and Libby Thetford.

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scored on a double by Claire Whitworth. The Lady Pioneers scored their final run when Chay Poynor scored Whitworth on a single. Union City added a run in the bottom of the inning to make it 4 to 2 Gibson County. In the final inning, pinch runner Hannah Hutchison scored on a single by Macie Cole to give the Lady Pioneers a 5 to 2 lead going in to the bottom of the last inning.

Union City was able to load the bases with two outs.

Rebecca Lee struck out the final batter to give Gibson County the championship win.

Hitting for Gibson County were Claire Whitworth 2-3 with a double and a RBI, Sydney Inman 2-3 with a RBI, Justyce White was 2

for 3. Alyssa Kesterson 1 for 2 and Rebecca Lee was 1 for 3 with a double. Macie Cole, Allie Smithson and Chay Poynor all were 1 for 3. Lee pitched 5 innings giving up 2 runs,4 hits and struck out 4.

Coach Lownsdale stated, “We came into the tournament with the purpose of getting better at the plate. On Saturday, I thought we had good at bats and put the pressure on the other team. I am extremely proud of the effort the girls showed today and how they fought hard in every game.”

Lady Pioneer Rebecca Lee was named the AllTournament MVP and Macie Cole, Justyce White and Sydney Inman were named to the AllTournament Team.

SHE’S OUT - Lady Pioneer Allie Smithson makes a catch and throws in to second base to keep the runner at first base. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

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Page 10 The Tri-City Reporter, Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Relay for Life Run to Remember winners Over 50 participate from page 1

5K OVERALL WINNER - Overall Winners in the Run to Remember in Memory of Luke Flowers hosted by the Dyer School relay for Life Team were Corey Stout with a time of 21.23 and Morgan Spellings with a time of 24.46 in the 5K division: Natalie Sturgeon and Wayne Wendt were the winners in the 10K run. Natalie finished with a time of 52.18; wayne, with a time of 57.27. (photo by William G. McFarland 10K WINNERS - First place winners in the 10K Division of the Luke Flowers Run to Remember were Amanda McDaniel, Brad Clark, and Mia Monroe. (photo by William G. McFarland)

WOMEN’S FIRST PLACE WINNERS - First place winners in the Women’s Division of the 5K Run to Remember were (Front Row) Abby Dunn, Andrea Hundley, Amber Butler, Tammy Ladd, (second row) Christy Griggs, Kelsey Fields, Jenny Epperson, Beverly Roberts, Beverly Spellings, and Lois Carson. (photo by William G. McFarland)

OTHER WINNERS - Braneton Filke was a second place winner in the Men’s Division of the 5K Run to Remember. Third place winners were Tristan Johnson, Aubrie Croom, Amber Betts, and Candy Hughes. (photo by William G. McFarland)

FOOD RITE

Luke, an energetic young man, was taken from us three years ago in a tragic farm accident. Though young, Luke knew how bad cancer was; he also knew that people worked to raise money to fight cancer. That was exactly was what he was doing in the days prior to his death. His can of change was almost full and he let it be known to his parents that he was going to raise all the money he could. Luke was a shining example of determination, love, and dedication to all of us; he continues to be as we work to hopefully find a cure for cancer.

MEN’S FIRST PLACE WINNERS - First place winners in the Men’s Division of the 5K Run to Remember were (front row) Peyton Dunn, Jake Siler, Kenneth Coker, (second row) Kyle Stout, Scott Fields, Mark Seat, Keith Tucker, and Ricky Stout. (photo by William G. McFarland)

WOMEN’S SECOND PLACE WINNERS - Second place winners in the Women’s Division of the 5K Run to Remember were Madison Croom, Jessica Lee, Amanda McAlister, Sabrina Clark, and Lisa Dotson. (photo by William G. McFarland)

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