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VOL. 122, 22, NO. 21

TRI-CITY REPORTER WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2 2014

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County Commission may seek more taxes

BY APRIL G. JACKSON Gibson County’s next budget will require county leaders to decide whether or not to seek more money from property owners.

The 25-member body of the Gibson County Commission was informed at the May 12 meeting they had two options on funding the 2014-15 fiscal year budget, which is estimated at $15.2 million.

With the recent property re-evaluations, a rate of 92.5cents will generate the same amount for county coffers as last year’s tax rate of 94-cents.

If the county keeps the rate at 94-cents, it will in effect be an increase of 1.5-cents to the taxpayers.

Budget chairman Butch Shelton warned the commissioners that if they didn’t do the slight increase in taxes now, it might be harder down the road to make purchases. One new ambulance is in the budget but two are needed.

The budget committee didn’t agree unanimously on a tax rate, Shelton said, and that’s why he presented both rates to commissioners May 12.

“The 92.5-cents will fund (the budget) but leave us in a bad position,” Shelton said.

“You can kick the can down the road but it will catch you down the road. It would be easier to do it now and keep the fund balance up.”

Commissioner Coy Yergin said he believe collections coming up soon would boost the fund balance. County Assessor Gary Paschall said the rates being discussed were the state’s preliminary rates and might move slightly.

“You can kick it down the road and let the next county commission deal with it next year,” Shelton said. He and see page 3

TCR closed next Monday The Tri-City Reporter office will be closed Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day. News and advertising deadline for next week’s issue is Friday at noon.

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TOP TWO AT GCHS – Shante’ Skinner, (left) daughter of Ty Skinner of Rutherford, is the Gibson County High School Class of 2014 valedictorian. Skinner graduated with a four-year average of 99.64. She plans to attend Austin Peay State University majoring in Social Work.

Jessamy Moore (right)of Rutherford is the daughter of Sue Ellen Moore and Bob Moore. She graduated second in the class as salutatorian with a four-year average of 99.08. Jessamy plans to attend the University of Alabama where she will major in Human Science .

23 Distinguished Scholars among 107 GCHS graduates One hundred seven Gibson County High School Class of 2014 seniors received diplomas at commencement exercises held Friday May 16 in the school gymnasium. Of that 107, 23 were recognized as Distinguished Scholars.

Shante’ Skinner, daughter of Ty Skinner of Rutherford, is the Gibson County High School Class of 2014 valedictorian. Skinner graduated with a four-year average of 99.64. She plans to attend Austin Peay State University majoring in Social Work.

Jessamy Moore of Rutherford is the daughter of Sue Ellen Moore and Bob Moore. She graduated second in the class as salutatorian with a fouryear average of 99.08. Jessamy plans to attend the University of Alabama where she will major in Human Science .

Also named Distinguished Scholars were: Sarah Catherine Thornton is the daughter of Chuck and Amy Thornton of Dyer. Sarah Catherine’s average was 98.85. She plans to attend the University of Mississippi and major in Pharmacy.

Kaitlyn Carlton, daughter of Bobby and Edith Carlton of Yorkville, graduated with an average of 98.85. She plans to attend the University of Tennessee at Martin where she will major in Family and Consumer Science.

Lexi Whitley of Dyer is the daughter of Robert and Sandy Whitley. Lexi, who had a four-year average of 98.55, plans to attend the University of Tennessee at Martin and will major in Biology.

Patrick Hill, the son of Bishop and Judy Hill of Trenton, graduated with a four-year average

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of 98.32. He plans to attend the University of Tennessee at Martin and major in Music Education.

Eli Todd is the son of Don and Kim Todd of Yorkville. He graduated with an average of 98.29 and plans to attend Freed Hardeman University where he will major in Biology.

Jaden Cole of Yorkville is the daughter of Jerry and Tina Cole. Jaden had a four-year average of 97.53 and plans to attend the University of Tennessee at Martin and major in Nursing.

Garner Perkins, son of Clark and Larissa Perkins of Rutherford, had an average of 97.47.

Garner plans to attend Tennessee Tech University.

He will major in Biomedical Engineering.

Harlie Scott of Yorkville is the daughter of David and Sonja Scott. Harlie, who had an average of 97.43, plans to attend Dyersburg State Community College and will major in Science.

Hope Siler, daughter of Kevin and Dawn Siler of Dyer, graduated with a four-year average of 97.38. She plans to attend Belmont University and will major in Music Business.

Madison Scobey is the daughter of Dwayne and Janeen Scobey of Rutherford. Madison had an average of 97.26 and plans to attend Jackson State Community College where she will major in Nursing.

Taylor Beth Fuqua of Rutherford is the daughter of Mike and Teresa Fuqua. Taylor Beth had a four-year average of 96.38 and plans to major in Accounting at the University of Tennessee at Martin. see page 12

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Relay celebrity waiter dinner set for June 7 The date has been set for the North Gibson County Relay for Life Celebrity Waiter Dinner to be held on Saturday, June 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at Rutherford School.

Local celebrities that will be waiting the tables will include State Representative Curtis Halford, County Mayor Tom Witherspoon, attorney and radio host Bradley Owens, Chamber Director Shelby Kee, County Clerk Joyce Brown, Dyer Station Hostess Princess Hallie McCurdy, Gibson County Fairest of the Fair Shelby Dotson, various city mayors, business owners and other county officials.

Waiters will be competing for tip money, so come prepared with plenty of cash or your checkbook!

The night will include a silent auction, door prizes, special guest speakers, entertainment and a wonderful dinner.

You don’t want to miss this great night as we raise funds to benefit the American Cancer Society’s see page 3

Milan No-Till Field Day returns July 24 Extensive program, trade show offers something for everyone Without a doubt, the Milan No-Till Crop Production Field Day is one of the most far-ranging agricultural field days in the nation. Hosted by the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, the event is a junction for producers with varied farming interests. Tours will cover topics as diverse as row crop sustainability, beef cattle production, natural resources management, unmanned aerial systems and even the compatibility of honeybees and agriculture.

The 2014 Milan No-Till Field Day is scheduled for Thursday, July 24, at the UT AgResearch and Education Center at Milan. Registration is free and begins at 6 a.m.

CDT, with the first tours leaving at 7 a.m. A total of 16 tours are on the agenda.

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Insight & Opinion Clayburn Peeples reports: Once when I was a little boy my mother came home from work and removed something from her purse I had never seen before – a two-dollar bill.

“They paid us in twodollar bills this week,” she said. “They want to show the city council how much money they put into the town.”

I had never seen a twodollar bill before, and I was fascinated. It was like looking at foreign currency.

I don’t think I saw another one until I was in high school when another local company conducted what is sometimes referred to as a “SpendTom” campaign to remind citizens of the company’s economic importance to the town.

Since then, I’ve seen them four or five times, but I’ve only once received a twodollar bill in change.

Ever wonder why we don’t use them? Think about it. It costs between five and six cents per bill to print one and two-dollar bills. If we could replace one-dollar bills with half as many two-dollar bills, look at the money we would save.

One-dollar bills could be replaced with coins, which, although more expensive to make, last between 20 and 30 times as long.

And if only one half of the one-dollar bills we now use

Funny money gets a bad rap seals and serial numbers on them, that’s probably all one is worth, two dollars.

But people are still reluctant to spend them.

I was talking to a guy the other day who says he has 11 of them. He claims he’s saving them because his kids might find them worth something someday. They will, $22 in inflated money.

What is it that makes us have such quirky attitudes about coins and currency?

Some people think $50 bills are unlucky too. Where did that come from? I’ve always considered them to be extremely lucky.

And as to two-dollar bills, whence the prejudice against them? Nobody seems to know, but there are some colorful theories making the Internet rounds.

One is that older cash registers don’t have a slot for them, and that even on those that do, that slot is usually used for checks and rolls of coins, but that begs the question of why cash registers don’t accommodate two-dollar bills. An obvious reason might be that such slots wouldn’t be used for two-dollar bills if they were there.

Another cluster of theories holds that the prejudice against twodollar bills stems from their prevalence in businesses once considered unsavory.

were replaced by two-dollar bills, the savings would be more than $100 million.

So why don’t we do that?

Because, with the exception of a few collectors, people don’t like two-dollar bills. Some people hate them. Some won’t even accept them in change.

Some superstitious people are afraid of them. Twodollar bills are supposed to be unlucky.

Still others think they are lucky. Some people think that if you write a wish on a two-dollar bill you receive in change, the wish will come true if you place the bill back in circulation.

Still others think you can counteract the bad luck associated with a two-dollar bill by tearing off one of its corners.

Then there are those who think that because the bills are rarely encountered, they are rare, and thus worth more than face value. You can go on to eBay today, and see all sorts of twodollar bills offered for sale, at all sorts of above face value prices.

You can buy them by the hundred for as low as $235.95, or buy single twodollar bills for $2.99.

Or you can go to your bank and get them at face value, because the fact is, unless they’ve got red treasury

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25 YEARS AGO May 25, 1989 Tonya Maxwell, a 1989 graduate of Gibson County High School and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Maxwell, has been selected as Field Commander of the Austin Peay University Band at Clarksville for 1989-90.

Tonya has been a Field Commander of the Marching Pioneers for the past two years and has received many awards in band competition, as well as being honored in other activities.

Regina Phelps, office Manager at Dyer Brown Shoe Company, was presented a plaque to Brenda Allen in recognition of her 25 years of service. Ms. Allen began her employment May 18, 1964, in Kenton where she remained as office manager until the plant closed in early 1986. Ms. Allen was then transferred to the Dyer Plant where she holds the position of Plant Nurse. We wish to congratulate her upon reaching this milestone and to express our appreciation to her for 25 years of loyal and dedicated service.

Robert Norton of Kenton accepts the Most Outstanding Freshman in Piano award from Allison Nelson, artistin-residence and professor of music at The University of Tennessee at Martin. The award was presented at the recent fine and Performing Arts Students Honor Awards Banquet.

50 YEARS AGO May 21, 1964 Rainbow girls of Dyer Assembly No. 69 will install Miss Judy Griffin as worthy advisor on Sunday afternoon, May

24 at 2 o’clock. The open installation of all new officers will be held at the Dyer Masonic Lodge Hall.

Judy is the 16 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Griffin. She has been a member of the Rainbow Girls for four years and has many offices prior to this one. She has received the Grand Cross of Color and this year is a member of the Grand Choir at Grand Assembly in Chattanooga.

She is a member of the Methodist Church where she is a member of the choir, and is active in her Methodist Youth Fellowship. This summer she will attend Youth Convocation at Purdue University as a delegate of her church.

Ed Jones, Agricultural Agent for the Illinois Central Railroad was elected to the Presidency of the American Railway Development Association in regular annual meeting last week in St. Louis. This was the fifty-fifth annual meeting if the association.

Two delegates and two alternates have been selected at Kenton High School to attend the annual Volunteer Girls State program on the campus of Middle TN State College in Murfreesboro.

Girls Sate begins May 31 and runs through June 6.

Names of the delegates and alternates were announced today by Mrs. Waymon Luten, chairman of the Girls State program in Obion County, sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. Susie Newmon, Mary Kathryn Stinson, alternates are Patricia Gray, and Joan Green.

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10 YEARS AGO May 20, 2004 The Gibson County Sheriff’s Department and the Dyer Police Department are conducting an investigation into missing drug evidence from the Dyer P.D. office that occurred in late March.

The Dyer P.D. had relocated to South Main Street and were using jail trusties to help with some clean up and remodeling. The evidence room was not secure at the time so K-9 Officer John Grogan and Lieutenant Brad Lindsey put drugs from three separate cases in a desk drawer.

StateSenatorDonMcLeary visited Dyer Nursing Home during National Nursing Home Week. The week-long celebration ended Friday with a ‘cook-out’ which was attended by many folks from local businesses.

Rutherford leaders agreed Monday night to a study that could give city employees a retirement plan. Mayor Jeff Emerson presented information about a retirement plan for city employees.Herecommended offering the retirement benefit instead of raises. The company requires a study to be done before the city can become eligible. Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System will do the study of the town and then let the city know if they are eligible and how much expense there will be. The study cost $350 plus $5 for each employee.

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But all that is silly, isn’t it? Nobody today would assume that someone with a two-dollar bill in his pocket has been betting on the hay burners or consorting with the wrong kind of ladies.

Or selling his vote. Would they?

And are some people really so irrational they think getting one in change is unlucky? Surely not.

I’m certainly not afraid of them. I’m like the gambler who was asked if he was superstitious.

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A long time ago the standard price for pleasure at the houses that were not homes was a mere two dollars, thus, possession of such a note lent suspicion that a man might be anticipating a visit to such an establishment.

And I have heard – now only heard this mind you – that at certain drinking establishments that feature exotic entertainment for men, change is often given in two-dollar bills to increase tip value, thus another reason to be wary of

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In the days when voter fraud was accomplished by actually purchasing votes, people were often paid with two-dollar bills, thus having a two-dollar bill in your wallet shortly after election day was considered pretty strong evidence you had sold your vote.

And two-dollar bills are sometimes called deuces,

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County Commission from page 1 several other commissioners are not running for re-election this year.

Shelton noted either the 92.5-cent or the 94-cent tax rate would still be the lowest rate in the state. But Commissioner Valess Stults said counties generated money in different ways, noting the Gibson County’s increased wheel tax.

The commission recessed until June 23 when they will reconvene to vote on the budget at 6 p.m. The next regular meeting and final vote on the budget will be July 14, said Gibson County Clerk Joyce Brooks Brown.

Budget highlights •Most elected county officials are due a raise and Shelton noted the state tells the county what to pay elected officials.

State Rep. Curtis Halford took the floor to clarify that statement. “This has nothing to do with what the legislature has done lately,” Halford said. Before his tenure in office, there was an agreement between the state and counties, a process to connect state salaries to county elected officials. Once state salaries are raised, the elected county officials are given the same raise the next

year. The increases this year will cost county $30,000.

•County employee raises are included in the budget to offset a more than $30 raise in their monthly health insurance premium. Shelton said a 4-percent pay raise would help the county maintain qualified personnel. Many leave for better salaries, he noted. The cost to the county is about $300,000. The raise will amount to about 50-cents an hour increase for most of the 235 full time employees.

•Also included in the budget is $50,000 for firefighting equipment for the Gibson County Fire Department, including turnout gear that is partially funded by a grant.

•Rabies Control has a $10,000 increase for a part time worker there. County Mayor Tom Witherspoon had been helping at the shelter but said he wasn’t anymore.

•The EMS’ budget has a $65,000 increase for ambulance and medical supplies. The EMS income is projected at $2.75 million.

It was noted Medicare is slow to pay but the funds are expected. One new ambulance ($150,000) is included in the budget. Two ambulances currently have more than 200,000 miles on them.

Other budget increases include Senior Citizens, $7,000; agriculture extension, $13,000; flood control, $5,000; airport, $12,500.

Scholarship program discussed The county is considering a scholarship program proposed by the Workforce Development Committee.

Mayor Witherspoon praised the committee’s work over the past five years and strongly recommended the county establish the scholarship program.

Julie Allen-Burke presented the proposal that includes 100 scholarships of $250 each to county students who will be attending a college, cosmetology or technical school continuous to Gibson County. Commission Michael Longmire suggested 50 scholarships of $500 each.

Two hundred and fifty dollars wouldn’t touch the cost of books, he said.

Allen Burke said the plan was to open the scholarship countywide to graduating seniors on a first come-first serve basis. An automated website will be used to apply.

The commission held a straw poll to measure support for the scholarship, which was approved. The issue itself was tabled until June.

Library hosts breakfast for Gibson County officials On May 12th the Gibson County Memorial Library staff, board and friends of the library hosted delicious breakfast food and beverages for the Gibson County Commissioners and other guests. The Gibson County Mayor, Trenton, Bradford, Dyer, Rutherford and Kenton mayors and alderpersons were invited to visit the library to learn more about resources the library has to offer. Also invited were department heads and candidates.

Library Director, Connie Bates welcomed those attending and thanked them for their interest in the resources available to the people of Gibson County.

She noted that not only books are on the shelves, but audiobooks and movies.

There are 15 public internet access computers available during open hours and wireless connection that is available 24 hours a day.

Free eBooks and audiobooks are available from the public library on your computer, phone, tablet or iPod. All you need is a current library card to have access to thousands

of state wide free titles at www.reads.tnsos.net.

The Tennessee Electronic Library administered by the Tennessee State Library and Archives is a rich source of Research, Genealogy, World Book, Social Issues, Tennessee Newspapers, Job and Career Center, Common Core resources, Test Preparation including the GED, ACT, Civil Service exams and many others at www.tntel.info.

Lindsey Ingram, Children’s Librarian, provided informative facts about the importance of an early literacy foundation in a child’s development and shined light on how much of an asset the library is to Gibson County. She emphasized the importance of the Tennessee Summer Reading Program.

“When young people aren’t engaged in educational activities during the summer, they experience learning loss. Summer reading loss is cumulative. By the end of sixth grade, children who consistently lose reading skills over the summer will be two years behind their

classmates who read for fun,” says Ingram.

All of those attending were asked to close their eyes and picture the face of a child that they love unconditionally. They were then read Gibson County’s 2012 statistics connecting the drop-out number, poverty level and crime rate to illiteracy. Attendees were then asked to consider that child’s fate if these statistics are not reversed. Lindsey also spoke about how wellsupported library services can help communities provide a brighter future for the children of Gibson County.

The Commissioner Breakfast provided a great opportunity for the leaders of Gibson County to mingle with the library board and staff to discuss how the library can help meet the growing needs of our communities with their support. The library staff would like to thank all of those who attended and would like to encourage all of those who were unable to attend to stop by and see all that our library has to offer Gibson County residents.

DYER STATION MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE - Johnny McILwain, Jr., annual coordinator of the Dyer Station Celebration Memorial Day Service and veterans’ reception, and Hallie McCurdy, the 2014 Dyer Station Celebration Hostess Princess check the program for this year’s service. Please join the DSC Committee as both deceased and living veterans, our true heroes, are honored.

This special service will be held Sunday, May 25th at 4 p.m. at the gazebo in the Dyer Oakwood Cemetery with a reception immediately following the service in the Presbyterian Church fellowship hall. Come and celebrate the many sacrifices made by these remarkable men and women who paid the ultimate price to insure that we all can enjoy the freedom and security of living in the great United States of America. (photo by Lori Cathey)

Milan No-Till Field Day from page 1 diversified the field day program over the years, our goal remains the same as the first No-Till Field Day: provide farmers with in-depth information that will help them maximize productivity and exercise stewardship,” says Blake Brown, director of the UT AgResearch Center at Milan.

Additional tours will focus on issues like cover crops, soil management and no-till production of corn, cotton and soybeans. Visitors can see crop variety demonstrations, learn how to plan for the future of the family farm, and even help the community by taking a few minutes to assemble meals for local food banks at the “Farmers vs.

Hunger” tour.

Most tours take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete. The last tours depart the assembly area at 1 p.m., so visitors should plan ahead to make the most of their day. A complete

schedule will be posted closer to the time of event at http:// milan.tennessee.edu.

Besides the array of educational tours, visitors can also enjoy a large tradeshow or a walk through the West Tennessee Agricultural Museum, which features an extensive collection of agricultural artifacts.

Pesticide certification points and continuing education units for Certified Crop Advisors will be available. For more information, including directions to the field day site, visit the website: http://milan. tennessee.edu. or call 731-

686-7362. You can also check out the Milan No-Till page on Facebook for the latest updates.

The AgResearch and Education Center at Milan is one of 10 research facilities operated by the UT Institute of Agriculture. In addition to its agricultural research programs, UTIA also provides instruction research and public service through the UT College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, the UT College of Veterinary Medicine and UT Extension offices in every county in the state.

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Community Living New Hope News By Shirley Hooper Sunday morning New Hope men prepared a delicious breakfast for all the church. Mike Sills from Englewood Baptist Church, Jackson, led our devotional.

The Book of James, chapter 1 tells us to consider the trials we go through as pure joy.

This will strengthen our faith.

He reminds us to never stop praying for our children.

In the morning service our minister, Brother Corey Meggs presented a unique challenge. We watched a brief video from the Pocket Testimony League, sharing gospel with friends, families, and neighbors. A table was filled with sorted small books with colorful, eye-catching covers for every age. We are to choose, take home, read and share. It is the gospel of John, and contains the plan of salvation. What is in your

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Sunday evening Brother Corey spoke on II Corinthians 2:12-17. Paul tells of his change of plans. It was according to God’s grace.

The lord opened another door; this is a look at the heart of Paul. Can the world see Christ in us?

Next Sunday is Centennial Sunday. Our speaker will be Brother Ben Woods, who was minister here in 1971 to 1978. There will be a fellowship meal following the morning worship. The worship offering will go to the Building Fund.

Join us Friday, May 30 at 7 p.m. for a return engagement of the Nelons. No admission will be charged; a love offering will be taken. Hope that has it’s foundation if God, will not crumble under the pressure of life.

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By Katheryn Blankenship It has been a couple of weeks since the last news.

We had a wonderful day on Mother’s Day, with a lot of smiling moms present.

Larry Belew sang ‘Hello Mama’ for the special. Just the right song for this special day. There was no service that night to give everyone one more time to be with their loved ones.

Sunday morning we were blessed with sunshine that made everything so bright and fresh.

For the special I sang ‘Who Am I.’ Brother Jason’s message

‘What I’m looking for’ was from Psalm 23:1.

Those of you who know Mrs. Armelia Phelan, here is a new address of hers. She is now living with her daughter Ramona at 397 Scarborough Loop in Humboldt, TN. Those having birthdays this week; Frankie Hal, Mallory Richardson, Allison Pitcher and Bob Wilson.

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. Psalm 121: 1-2. Until next week, God bless.

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Sunday School for Shut-Ins By Mary King When you’re ready please read Judges 6:14. Gideon said, ‘Oh Lord! How? My family is poor. I am the smallest in my family. No one will pay attention to a dwarf like me.’

The Lord said, ‘Surely I will be with you and you will defeat the Midianites all at once. You will remove the power of the enemy.’

Gideon said, ‘If I have found grace in your sight, hen confirm that you are talking to someone like me.

Stay right here and o will present a meal to you.’

The angel said, ‘I will wait for you here under the oak tree.’ Gideon prepared unleavened bread with goat meat and broth (See Judges 13) Then he brought it back to the angel under the oak tree.

The angle of the Lord said, ‘Now put the food on the rock and pour broth over it all.’

Gideon did what the angel said.

IS the Lord waiting for you to do something? What would you say it is?

Then the angel of the Lord put out his staff and

touched the food on the roc.

Then food was consumed by the fire from the rock.

That was a Passover meal to remember. The angel disappeared.

Then Gideon perceived that this was an angel from the Lord. He reverenced God more than anyone. In those days, the belief was that the one who sees the Lord’s face will die – or is dead. He became more afraid and said, ‘Oh no, I have seen an angel from the Lord face to face!’

Then the Lord said to him, ‘Peace be with you; do not fear, you shall not die.’ So Gideon built an alter there to the Lord, and called it TheLord-Is-Peace. To this day it is still in Ophrah of the Abiezrites’ Judges 6:23-24) NKJV).

Gideon needed to hear that. The Lord said, ‘Gideon, tear down your dad’s altar to Baal and cut down the grove beside it. Then rebuild an Altar according to My orders and sacrifice his 7 year old bull on my altar on the rock.

Make a burnt sacrifice out of their idols, the trees you will cut down.’

North Union Sympathy is extended to the family of Margaret Fisher Pitts. She grew up at North Union the daughter of Mr. Ike and Mrs. Lizzie Fisher.

Was a pretty important day as we honored our seniors with gifts and a luncheon. They are passing a successful measure in life.

Their families sacrificed time and money, and we pray they will not forget the compassion and love for them.

Lexi Whitley, Christian Marks, and Rachel Bryan high school and Lindsey Whitley, Robert Joyce, and Jerry Kesterson college.

Happy Birthday was sung to Sally Baird.

Robert Joyce was in charge of our Children’s Moment. With the head of a plastic steer he gave us a lesson in the proper way to catch a steer.

Some folks do steer wrestling all wrong.

God gave us the Bible and he told us to stick to the fundamentals. Bro. Chris said God has blessed

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this church with people from diverse backgrounds to give us our children’s sermons.

Bro. Chris call to worship from 1Cor. 16: 13-18 Stand firm on God’s word.

Bro. Chris completed his series of Jude. From this he said we should be warning the next generation. Our time to instruct and prepare is brief and make it count.

The enemy is at work to divide the church. Our country is changing before our eyes.

This is the profile of the apostate.

We must defend the truth, warn others, and be fruit inspectors (not judging).

Jude ends with our God is able to deliver us, protect us, and keep us until his return May 24 is a wedding celebration for Lauren and Dylan Hester at the Whitley Barn at 6 p.m.

June 8 a Bridal Shower for Lauren and Dylan Hester.

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She joins her proud grandparents Leisha Craig,

Billy Joe Craig, Ronnie and Nancy Gilmore, along with her Aunt Kara Gilmore. Also celebrating Adalyn’s arrival are her great grandparents Buck and JoAnn Killon, Butch and Barbara Blackburn and Melba Gilmore.

Cloras Chapel News By Robin McNeil What an awesome God we serve! Greetings from the Cloras Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America in Dyer. We had a wonderful weekend. On Saturday we had an inspiring, spirit filled missionary meeting and church session.

The spirit of the Lord was truly in the place. Sunday we had a wonderful Sunday School taught by Elder Bush McNeil, then a heartfelt worship service. Minister Keith Harris delivered the morning message and he was dynamic. The Sanctuary choir sang and the spirit was high.

Immediately after service, we all loaded on a charter bus and journeyed to Mt. Nebo Baptist Church in Hollow Rock, TN for their Homecoming service. Pastor Myles delivered the message,

the male chorus sang, ushers were on duty, and members of the church got into the service.

We had a good time and had a delicious meal.

Prayers go out to the Mays, Norman, and Finch families in the loss of their love ones.

We pray that God will provide the strength for them to endure this hurtful event in their lives.

Prayers go out to our sick and shut-in. We were blessed to have Rev. Henry Jones from Indianapolis, Indiana in our morning worship. It was good to see him.

Sunday is Annual Usher Day! Rev. Dennis Pearson and Friendship Grove from Trenton will be our special guest at 3 p.m. Dinner will be served.

Have a good week and let’s continue to stay on our knees and pray.

Kenton News By Cindy Lamar School’s out, it sure seems that time has flown this year. Summer break has begun and the teachers and students are getting a much deserved vacation. We wish everyone a safe and happy summer.

Congratulations are in order to several of our area students who have graduated from High School and others who’ve graduated from College.

Their hard work has paid off and they now move on to the next phase of their lives. We wish each of you the very best in all that you endeaver to do.

The Kenton School Reunion is all set. Kenton School Alumni from all over the US will be in town this weekend for the much anticipated event.

Many great memories will be made even while reminiscing about many past memories. If you attended school in Kenton,

you won’t want to miss this chance to see old friends and classmates on Saturday, May 24 at the Kenton Gym. Food for thought: In routine form I answered the phone, I was quickly informed of my luck. Just for obeying the laws of the land, Uncle Sam would give me 9000 bucks. All he needed for me to collect my gift was the number of my account at the bank. His plan was a scam I knew from the start and I let him know what I think. The line went dead without a word, I guess I’d won this time. He tried but failed to scam this ‘ole girl, but didn’t get one thin dime.

Prayer list: Jolene Keymon, Freddie Simmons, Joyce Rice, Henry Herane, Jackie Hatch, Jesse and Elaine Davidson, Bobbie and Carol Primrose, Ronnie Lamar, and Clint McLodge.

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Dyer Nursing Home Celebrates National Nursing Home Week!

May 12th - May 16th Theme/Activities for the Week

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Kenton Woman’s Club II has donated $500 to the Kenton School Booster Club for refinishing the floor of the recently enclosed pavilion. Presenting the check are (left to right) Lily McCraig, the great niece of Linda Holden, Gail Emrich, Anne Grant, and Virginia Davidson, club members to Brooke Carson, Booster Club Treasurer, (back row) Kim Ezelle, Kenton School Principal, Linda Holder, Kenton’s Woman’s President and Pat Hurt, club member. For the past several years whenever the weather did not allow outside play, the Kenton School children spend their recess playing in the cafeteria. The outside pavilion has now been enclosed with heating and air conditioning added. The concrete floor has been upgraded from regular paint on concrete to a poured epoxy finish which is a softer floor for the children, more durable and easier to maintain.

BOOKWORMS HONOR NURSES Special Guest, Nurse Jana Combs, talks to the Bookworms, Bookworm Story Time On May 7th, the Bookworms bundled National Nurse’s Week, Teacher Appreciation Week and Mother’s Day all into one Story Time. Our special guest, Nurse Jana Combs, read the story “Llama Llama Home With Mama” by Anna Dewdney. In the story, Llama wakes up feeling yucky and Mama llama reads him stories and fixes him soup to make him feel better. Then as soon as llama starts to feel better, Mama llama gets sick and the roles are reversed. After the story, Mrs. Jana showed the Bookworms different instruments she uses to help her patients feel better. The Bookworms then made a Health Collage with different things doctors and nurses use to help us get better. The Bookworms then had a snack and danced to the Chicken Dance and the Hokey Pokey. The Bookworms would like to thank all of the nurses for their hard work and dedication. Those in attendance were Emmett, Zack, Cameron, Ms. Kare, Ava, Caroline, Lila, Emree Jubilee, Sheridan, Kierra, Kennedy, Tyler, Tucker, Parker, Lucas, Emerson and Carter.

GCVAA welcomes guest speaker Jacque Hillman The Gibson County Visual Arts Association will have their May meeting on Saturday, May 24, at 10 a.m. at Trenton City Hall.

Visitors are welcome to come and hear Jacque Hillman speak.

Jacque Hillman, owner/ designer of Reconfigured Art Jewelry and senior partner in The HillHelen Group LLC, will speak on ‘Entrepreneurs: Etsy

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Thank you for your vote of confidence in the May 6 Primary.

I ask that you exercise your right to vote again in the August 7 General Election as I see reelection as your Juvenile Judge. Your support will be greatly appreciated.

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RELIGION Obituaries MARY NELLE HAMILTON

BARBARA LONDON MCLEARY Dyer - Barbara London McLeary was born January 8, 1953 and died May 12, 2014. Barbara was an avid reader who enjoyed collecting rock and mineral specimens; researching geology, biology and history; and studying the Bible. Through her learning, she developed a strong commitment to making the world a better place for all mankind, no matter their walk of life.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, L.W. and Myrtle (Whitten) London; a sister, Brenda Palmer; a brother, Ray London; and a son, Robert Scott Wheatley.

She is survived by her sister: Patsy and Butch Reed (Dyer, TN); children: Steve and Angie (Stewart) Wheatley (Gadsden, AL), Amelia (Amy) Robinson and Josh Johnson (Houston, TX); and Chris and Shannon McLeary (Fancy Farm, KY); grandchildren: Jacob, Averie, and Lilli Wheatley (Gadsden, AL), Ian and Wyatt McLeary and two foster grandchildren (Fancy Farm, KY); great granddaughter: Kyree Wheatley (Gadsden, AL); and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

The family appreciates the respectful and timely services provided by Karnes and Sons Funeral Home in Dyer. Dr. Ray Carroll delivered a particularly insightful message regarding Barbara’s ability to ‘quietly get the job done.’

Her co-workers fondly recall her work ethic, diligence, kindness, and unique sense of humor. We are grateful for her co-workers that served as pall bearers during her service: Johnny Reed, Jon Carroll, David Croom, Robert Brown, Kasey Harris, and Shawn Goodrich.

The family also would like to thank friends and family for providing food and sending cards, flowers, gifts, or made donations to the Robinson Geoscience Research Fellowship at UT Martin.

Trenton - Mary Nelle Hamilton, 82, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. She was born on December 14, 1931. She retired from Gibson County Special School District.

She is survived by her husband, James A. Hamilton, Jr.; two sons, James A. Hamilton III (Becky), and John E. Hamilton (Angie), both of Dyersburg, TN; 4 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; and a brother, Ed Johnson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edd and Mary Johnson; and a brother, Joe Johnson.

Funeral was held on Monday, May 19, 2014 at the First Presbyterian Church in Trenton. Burial followed at Sunnyside Cemetery in Kenton. Shelton Funeral Home were in charge of services.

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Rutherford - Mr. Kevin Dewayne Greenlee, age 39, of Rutherford, Tennessee, passed away from this life on May 18, 2014, at his home. Graveside services for Mr. Greenlee were conducted on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. at the China Grove Cemetery of Rutherford with Bro. Marlon Stephens officiating.

Interment followed.

Mr. Greenlee was born February 28, 1975, in Dallas, Texas; the son of Lawrence Alvin Greenlee and his mother, Betty Helton. His father precedes him in death.

Kevin worked at the C.S. Patterson Training Center in Trenton.

Mr. Greenlee is survived by his mother; and brothers, Chuck Cope and Michael Helton.

Karnes and Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Kevin Dewayne Greenlee.

Card of Thanks The family of Steve Barron would like to say thank you for all of your support during these difficult times. We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to each one who made this time a little easier. Thank you for your visits to the funeral home, the flowers, cards, food and the donations made to the churches or organizations in memory of Steve. Anyone who knew Steve had their own favorite stay to tell. Through our cherished memories he will live on forever.

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Funeral services were held on Monday, May 19, 2014, in the chapel of Karnes and Son Funeral Home in Dyer.

Burial was in the Antioch Cemetery near Bradford.

Mr. Gardner was an employee of Tennessee Tractor LLC of Trenton, Tennessee.

Mr. Gardner was born on December 8, 1974, to James Paul Gardner and Patricia Sample George. Mr. Gardner was preceded in death by one sister, Stacey Patterson.

Mr. Gardner leaves to honor his memory his mother, Patricia Sample George of Trenton; his brothers, Larry Cole and Allen Cole both of Dyer; and his sister, Emily George of Trenton; nine nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

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Golden Agers Golden Agers met May 14 in the FLC of Dyer with visitors and members for a varied program. After eating a bountiful spread, members introduced a new representative of Woodmen of the World Regional Representative, Anthony Warren introduced a new representative of Woodmen of the World, Jerry West.

President Gary Baker introduced the speaker of the morning Barbara Wood, volunteer coordinator for Hospice of West Tennessee, who introduced Donna Allen, a hospice volunteer. They work through the Kirkland Cancer Center, which is affiliated with West Tennessee Healthcare centered in Jackson. Also joining the 16 members of the Golden Agers for the program was guest Karen Rayfield, daughter-in-law of member Kay Rayfield.

Ms. Barbara Wood urged her listeners to have an Advanced Care Plan commonly called a Living

Will because all need it and each adult has a right to determine his own health care plan. Some of these rights include the right to privacy, of informed consent including refusal of treatment, of receiving information and treatment of the condition and of advanced directives. An advanced directive by either having it notarized or by having 2 nonfamily members to sign the document will be valid according to state law. In preparation of decision making, one may consider many options including the decision of using a ventilator and respirator, an order Do Not Resuscitate, and the choice of using some viable parts of the body to be donated for others.

Songs of the morning led by pianist Anne Thompson and Carolyn Temple were ‘Jesus Paid It All’ and ‘At the Cross.’

Prayers were extended for those sick or recovering

Salem Methodist It seems as if life has gotten busier here lately and I’m sorry I’ve been slack on getting the news to you. You might think we just haven’t had much news to tell, but it’s actually right the opposite. The Lord has moved in a mighty way, healing many in our congregation. We have witnessed miracle upon miracle, each causing our faith to grow more in Him. We are in continuous prayer for Mrs. Diann Richardson and family as well as Jimmy and Melanie Butler. It is our prayer that full health is restored to each of you!

Mother’s Day has come and gone, but I have to mention a thing or two about it.

Our sanctuary was filled almost to capacity with 101 present for worship. It was a precious sight to see so many families represented,

By Alice Ernest from surgery, which included Diane Richardson, Teresa Warren, David Hunt, and Darlotta Baker.

We prayed for the families of Mary Nell Hamilton and Barbara McLeary, sister of Patsy Reed, in their time of sorrow in the passing away of their loved ones.

Beginning the devotional I titled ‘Knowing God’s Will,’ Gary cited the most important concept which is to have the unsaved to turn to Christ and he used II Peter 3:9, for affirmation.

Jesus stated doing God’s will is so important that he identified those in obedience in a relationship akin to being His brothers.

Mark 3: 31-35. Additional thoughts he expressed about being in God’s will included: It’s for our best interest. We remain controlled by the spirit, living in submission under God’s authority, and god’s promise that if we delight ourselves in God, He will give us the desires of our heart.

Moore’s Chapel/Concord FCE Club The Mason Hall Family & Community Education Club met recently at the community center. The hostesses for this month were Nancy Tankersly and Betty Jo Luton. Unfortunately, Mrs. Tankersly was unable to attend due to a recent accident. She is healing and will return soon.

Fortunately, there were plenty of members willing to help out. Mrs. Luton had the center nicely decorated for Mother’s Day. President Frances Allen welcomed 11 women, 5 men, 2 visitors and Obion County Extension agent, Benita Giffin.

After recitation of the club creed and Pledge of Allegiance, Mrs. Allen read the thought for the day, “Patience is a quality you admire in the driver behind you and scorn in the one ahead.”

Bennie Patterson read John 16:21 in honor of Mothers day. She then read a passage about remembrance in honor of Memorial Day. She stated, ‘It is important to remember our freedom,

which many people take for granted.” Many people were remembered and lifted up in prayer. The Secretary and Treasurer reports were read and approved. Club members went over the clubs communications, shut-in visits, and social services.

The club recently had its Achievement Day and Fashion Revue. Reading certificates were awarded to Linda Holder, Jean Malone, Mrs.Patterson, Mrs. Tankersly, and Jeanette Proctor. Obion County Fair president, Brenda Baker recognized clubs and members who helped out at the fair each year. It was announced that this year’s fair theme will be “From Farm to Fair.”

The fair will be open August 11-16. Members who turned in at least 500 volunteer hours were Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Malone, and Mrs. Patterson. Members with 1000 volunteer hours were Mary Louise Davis and Mrs. Holder. Members who won at state conference

By Peggy Davis were Charlotte Pierce, who won 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in sewing and quilting categories, and Mrs. Allen, who won 1st in hand embroidery.

Mrs. Allen also received a pin and certificate at state convention for her 50 year membership. A moment of silence was held for Mrs. Irene Galloway and Mrs. Martha Halford, members who passed away this year.

The Fashion Revue them this year was “Fashion through the Ages.” Mrs. Pierce won 1st in 3 categories and Mrs. Allen won 1st in “Better Dress purchase” category. For county only, focusing mainly on historical periods, Mrs. Malone won 3rd and Mrs. Pierce won 1st.

Mrs. Giffin’s program this month was on the realities that women face when traveling alone. She gave some really great tips and precautions to use while alone and far from home.

The club meets the 1st Thursday of each month.

Visitors and new members are always welcome.

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each there to be with their mothers. Our youngest mother was Terri McDaniel, our oldest was Dorothy Johnstone and the mother with the most children was Betty Hopper. They, along with mothers in the senior citizen class and Sunday school teachers who are also mothers, received a red rose in a vase. Two special roses were to be given to Ms. Margie Jones and Ms. Eleanor Flowers, who are residents at the Dyer Nursing Home.

Bro. Mike’s message this week was taken from Ephesians 2:1-10 ‘Before and After.’ We were pleased to hear that Bro. Mike will be with us another year.

We have grown to love him over the past year and look forward to hearing many more sermons in the coming year.

Our Relay for Life team is making preparations for the big event in June. This is a time for everyone to come together as a community to stand up against cancer while making memories that will last a lifetime.

Robert Storey’s granddaughter, Harley, will graduate from high school this year. We are very proud of you and wish you all the best!

Please be in prayer for Diann Richardson, Jimmy Butler, Tommy Harrington, Lee Barner, David Hunt, Kenny Peevyhouse, Betty Hilton with the loss of her son, Kevin, Patricia Sample, Maggie’s brother, Dan and Stella Smith and Patsy Reed and family.

Have a great week and remember, faith doesn’t make things easy, it makes them possible.

ADULT LEADERSHIP - Graduates of Gibson County Adult Leadership 2013/14 were (left to right) Jim Ryal, Autumn Minton, Katie Little, Kevin Vester, Lucas Owen, Scott Dahlstrom, Brandy Kemp, Dana Williams, Mike Hicks, Amy Marcle, Josh Gibson, Amber Moss, Brandon Newman, and Jodi Heavner.

Keely Mill By Diane Hamlin Our Sunday school hour began with the hymn ‘What A Friend We Have in Jesus.’ Mike Fields opened us in prayer.

We dismissed to our classes. Christy Skelton opened the adult class in prayer before teaching us our lesson “Show Love” from 1 Corinthians 13.

We were excited to have Ms. Frances Powell join us for class. Carolyn Vandegriffe closed us in prayer.

What a beautiful day to be in the house of the Lord as we started our worship services being a witness to the baptism of three precious children.

Chloe Gammons, Crislan Gammons and Eli Piggott.

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Elaine Fields played the piano as Mike Fields led us in our offertory hymn ‘Just a Closer Walk With Thee.’

Bro. Steve welcomed everyone and made our announcements. We had a time of praise reports

and reciting our memory verse. Bro. Steve led in prayer for one month old Elaina Graves. Her and her grandmother joined us for the worship hour.

We enjoyed meeting our visitors and visiting with church family as we began our time of meet and greet where hugs and smiles are shared. Bro. Steve led us in prayer over our worship hour. Scott Fields blessed us with our special music as he sang “Beulah Land.’ Children’s church was dismissed to Jennifer Fields.

Bro. Steve delivered our morning message “God’s Calling” from 1 Samuel 3:1-10. Keith Hamlin dismissed services in prayer as the hymn ‘Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus’ was sung. Baptism Certificates were given to those who had been baptized.

After services a youth lunch was held in the fellowship hall. Grilled hot dogs and all the trimming were served.

Community Calendars GC UTILITY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING The Gibson County Utility District Board of Commissioners May meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 27 at 5:30 p.m. at the district office.

WALTERS TO SPEAK AT 1ST BAPTIST CHURCH Justin Walters from Channel 7 Sports Anchor/Reporter will speak at First Baptist Church 601 Gibson Road, Trenton on Sunday May 25, 2014 at 11 a.m. to celebrate graduating seniors. For further information call Beverly S. at 855-9333.

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Our Discipleship Training hour began with the hymn Amazing Grace.

Mike Fields opened the adult class in prayer before teaching us our lesson ‘Because Churches Know the Needs’ from Acts 16:1-15.

Our Sunday night worship hour began with Mike Fields leading us in the hymn ‘Footprints of Jesus.’ Stephen Fields gave our Discipleship training report then asked for our prayer requests. Bro. Steve led in prayer over our requests.

Bro. Steve welcomed everyone and made our announcements. Bro. Steve delivered our message ‘Train Up Your Child’ from Proverbs 22:6.

Joe Freeman dismissed services in prayer as the hymn ‘Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling’ was sung.

Join us this Saturday night at 6 pm as The Joylanders will be performing a great night of gospel music at Keely Mill.

WOW KICKS OFF NEW CHAPTER Woodmen of the World had it’s Kick off Ceremony for the new North Gibson County Chapter in Dyer, TN. The local boy scout troop #243 did the opening flag ceremony. State and Area Managers Roger Anderson and Jerry Landrum awarded Chapter President Kasey Harris with the new Chapter Charter. Present also are your Gibson county Field Representatives Anthony Warren and Jerry Whitt.

The TCR deadline is Friday at 5 p.m.

Mt. Olive Cemetery Memorial Service

Mt. Olive C.P. Church Sunday, May 25 at 2 p.m.

Come and share the Special Memorial Service!

Officers & Board Mt. Olive Cemetery Association

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Sports & Education

GC Pioneers falls to McKenzie in 7-A Regional semi-final

BY LORI CATHEY The Gibson County Pioneers baseball team season came to an end this past Monday night at McKenzie in the Regional 7-A semi-final game. The Pioneers lost 4 to 3 to the McKenzie Rebels.

Neither teams were able to score in the first two innings but Gibson County bats came alive in the top of the third inning.

In the third, with two outs Addison Davidson single up the middle followed by a single to left-center field from Grant Jones. Davidson and Jones scored off 2 RBI double to right-center field

by Taylor McKinney. Mac Hicks singled to center field to score McKinney to give Gibson County a 3 to 0 lead.

McKenzie, in the bottom of the third, scored 4 runs off

an error, a hit batter and four straight singles to take a 4 to 3 lead over Gibson County.

Both Gibson County pitcher Mac Hicks and McKenzie’s Noah Lowrance, with the help of some great defense plays, only allowed three base runners for the next three innings.

Going into the top of the seventh Gibson County was down by a run. With two outs Davidson hit a triple to the fence in leftcenter field. Jones, with a swing bunt, grounded to the pitcher who threw out Jones at first base to end Gibson County’s season with a 4-3 loss to McKenzie.

Addison Davidson led Gibson County with 2 for 4 with a triple and scored a run with three putouts and

assists. Taylor McKinney was 1-1 with a double, 2 RBIs and 2 walks and Grant Jones was 1-3 with a double, and scored a run. Mac Hicks was 1-3 with a RBI he was also the losing pitcher. He allowed no earned runs, struck out 6, gave up 6 hits and walked 1.

After the loss, Gibson County head coach Chad Jackson said, “Word can not express how proud we are of this team. They have done everything we have asked of them. It is hard to put into words what this season meant to me as a coach and as a person. Getting the opportunity to not only coach this group of young men but to also get to know them has been a pleasure. I only hope that each of them had as much fun this season

as Todd and I did each and every day. I hope that when they look back on this time in their lives that they can say that it was good. This team has left its mark on GC baseball and hopefully a new tradition has been started. I am honored to have had this opportunity to work with such a special group of young men.”

The 2014 Gibson County baseball team through their commitment, dedication, leadership and loyalty to this program have etched their legacy at GCHS as one of the best starts in Pioneer baseball history with a 102 start. They finished the regular season in third place and were the District 14A Tournament runner-up.

Gibson County finished the year with a record of 22-8.

THROWING TO FIRST - Pioneer senior catcher Carter McMackin catches the ball in mid air and throws down to first base to get a base runner out on a bunt attempt. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

DAVIDSON TRIPLE- Pioneer Addison Davidson hits a line drive triple to left-center field in the top of the seventh inning with two outs. Davidson went 2 for 4 against McKenzie Monday night. Photo by Lori Cathey)

HUSTLING CATCH - GC’s Taylor McKinney makes a hustling running catch in center field to end an inning. McKinney went 1-1 with a double, 2 RBIs and 2 walks. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

COACH JACKSON AND COACH CHANDLER GIVE INSTRUCTIONS - The Pioneer baseball team gets some instructions from Pioneer head coach Chad Jackson (center) and assisted coach Todd Chandler, between innings during Monday night’s 4 to 3 loss to McKenzie. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

BATTER OUT- Gibson County first baseman Riley Sweatt fields a throw from third baseman Nick Wylie for a out in the fifth inning. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

HICKS HAS EYE ON BALL- Gibson County pitcher Mac Hicks has his eye on a fast ball for a single in the third inning. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

Pioneers football hold spring practice

MAKING THE CONNECTION - Senior Andrew Hughes makes contact with a fastball and hustles down the line to first base. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

BY LORI CATHEY The Gibson County High School 2014 football team concluded its 10-day spring practice this past week with a scrimmage against Dresden.

Approximately 30 athletes, not including the incoming freshmen, took part in spring practice that began April 28. The state’s athletic association gives teams 15 days to hold up to 10 practices and play in two-spring games against another school.

Workouts were held on the GC practice field while the team’s facility and stadium field at the high school

SWEEPING THE LINE - The Pioneers offensive line gets set to run the next play against Dresden.

(Courtesy of Keith Siler)

COACH GIVES INSTRUCTIONS - Gibson County’s head coach Mogan Cruce gives instructions to his defense between downs. (Courtesy of Kieth Siler)

undergo renovations.

“The main objective to me for spring practice is to focus on fundamentals, technique and for the players to improvement with plays,” GC head coach Morgan Cruce said on Monday.

In the summer the team will be in the weight room working on strength and conditioning workouts. “It’s an opportunity for everyone to know our offense, defense and increase their commitment in the weight room,” added Cruce. The Pioneers will compete in 7 on 7 competitions at the end of July.

STOPPING THE FULLBACK - The Pioneer defensive line stops a Dresden fullback in the back-field for a loss of yardage. (Courtesy of Keith Siler)

GC DEFENSE MOVES OFFENSIVE LINE - Member of the Pioneers defense move Dresden’s offensive line during Thursday game. (Courtesy of Keith Siler)

The Tri-City Reporter, Wednesday, May 21, 2014 Page 9

2014 GCHS graduates receive scholarships The following 2014 Gibson County High School graduates received the following scholarships during Friday night’s commencement ceremony: •TyrikAlbea - County Line Lodge #68 Free & Accepted Masons Scholarship, and Naomi Chapter #265 Order of Eastern Star Scholarship.

•Logan Bates - Tracy Siler Memorial Scholarship, UTM Band Scholarship, Gibson County Healthcare Scholarship, GCHS Beta Club Scholarship and Dyer Ministerial. Alliance Scholarship.

•Hannah Burton - FFA Alumni Scholarship.

•Austin Brewer - UTM Chancellor’s Scholarship, Will Manier Rotary Scholarship, TN Grocers Association Scholarship and TDOT Gibson County Litter Essay Contest Scholarship.

•Kaitlyn Carlton - TN Grocers Assoc Scholarship, Bo Booth/Jim Acree Scholarship, UTM Dean Scholarship and Dyer

Ministerial Alliance Scholarship.

•Mary Beth Chandler Union Academic Scholarship, Union Leadership Scholarship, Union TN Baptist Convention Scholarship, Union Music Vocal Scholarship, Rotary Scholarship and Dyer Ministerial Alliance Scholarship.

•Logan Cochran - Dyer Ministerial Alliance Scholarship.

•Kathryn Cox - UTM Dean’s Scholarship and UTM Band Scholarship.

•Kelsey Cruse - Elks Lodge Scholarship and UTM Dean’s Scholarship.

•Taylor Daffron Army College Fund and GI Bill Scholarship.

•Addison Davidson - Tennessee Association of Conservation District Auxiliary Scholarship, Gibson County Soil Conservation District Scholarship and McWhorter Scholarship.

•Zach Eskew - Bethel Basketball Scholarship.

•Tyler Freeman Jack Todd Endowment Scholarship.

•Alex Guzman - Farm Bureau Scholarship.

•Ella Hayes - G. Woodson Legacy Scholarship and Ladies of Distinction Scholarship.

•Patrick Hill - UTM Band Scholarship, UTM Dean’s Scholarship, County Line Lodge #68 Free & Accepted Masons Scholarship and Naomi Chapter #265 Order of Eastern Star Scholarship.

•Cara Beth Holt - Jackson State Basketball Scholarship.

•Kari Howard - Bethel Continuous County Grant, Bethel Honors Program Scholarship and Bethel Band Scholarship.

•Nacole Johnson County Line Lodge #68 Free & Accepted Masons Scholarship and Naomi Chapter #265 Order of Easter Star Scholarship •Cody Jones - UTM

Chancellor’s Scholarship and Army ROTC Scholarship.

•Jason Kolwyck University of Memphis Academic Scholarship.

•Kendall Lawler - TN Grocers Association Scholarship, Dyer Ministerial Alliance Scholarship and Tracy Siler Memorial Scholarship.

•Taylor McKinney Columbia State Community College Baseball Scholarship •Carter McMackin Roger Norvell Memorial Scholarship.

•Jessamy Moore University of Alabama Scholar Scholarship and Air Force ROTC Scholarship.

•Sarah Beth Mullins Dyer Ministerial Alliance Scholarship •Johnathan Nevels Bethel Band Scholarship and Bethel Renaissance Scholarship.

•Garner Perkins - Farmers & Merchants Bank of Dyer Scholarship, TN Technical

Academic Scholarship and Dyer Ministerial Alliance Scholarship.

•Taylor Roberts - -TDOT Gibson County Litter Essay Contest Scholarship.

•Harlie Scott Trenton Exchange Club Scholarship.

Hope Siler - Belmont Institutional Scholarship, Elks Crappie Tournament Scholarship, Elks Bob Patterson Scholarship, GCHS Beta Club Scholarship and TDOT Gibson County Litter Essay Contest Scholarship.

•Shante Skinner - Austin Peay State University Dean’s Scholarship, County Line Lodge #68 Free & Accepted Masons Scholarship, Naomi Chapter #265 Order of Eastern Star Scholarship and Jerome Ellington Perseverance Scholarship.

•Blake Spencer - UTM Dean’s Scholarship.

•Taneia Taylor County Line Lodge #68 Free & Accepted Masons

Scholarship, Naomi Chapter #265 Order of Eastern Star Scholarship and New Hopewell Presbyterian Missionary Society Scholarship.

•Sarah Catherine Thornton - Ole Miss Academic Excellence Scholarship, Ole Miss Academic Excellence Non Resident Scholarship, Holmes Scholarship, GCHS Beta Club Scholarship and Elks Past Exalted Ruler Scholarship.

•Eli Todd - Freed Hardeman Academic Scholarship.

•Maggie Watson Provost Scholarship Middle Tennessee State Univ.

•Lexi Whitley - UTM Chancellor’s Scholarship and GCHS Beta Club Scholarship.

•Morgan Whitworth - The Anderson’s Principals Choice Scholarship and Rutherford Woodmen of the World Chapter 153 Scholarship.

•Austin Yergin - Bethel Golf Scholarship and Magan Porter Memorial Scholarship.

GCHS automotive technology class partners with Steve Marsh Ford

HARD AT WORK - During automotive tecchnology class Jere Dover, William Thompson and James Blackman work hard to fix a problem. (Photo by Lori Cathey

BY LORI CATHEY On Monday, May 12, Tim Pafford, Parts Manager, and Carey Connell, Service Manager, of Steve Marsh Ford donated a two-post pro lift to Gibson County High School automotive technology class.

A two-post lift can provide the clearance necessary to complete automotive repair tasks that cannot be achieved with an ordinary floor jack. This type of lift allows total access to the vehicle’s undercarriage, making general auto repair tasks, such as changing the oil or installing an exhaust system, much easier to complete. This is the most commonly used type of lifting device in the automotive field.

Connell serves on

the advisory board for automotive technology.

Having an established relationship with Gibson County, they have donated over 50 thousand dollars worth of parts to the school.

Some of the parts were sold and the money helped sponsor several students to go to the Skills USA conferences.

The classes serve students from both Gibson County and South Gibson County High School. The current facility includes a classroom and a garage where students can get hands-on experience working on donated vehicles.

About 45 students take automotive technology a semester. The district has offered the class since 1975. The automotive

technology program at Gibson County High School is moving toward auto tech certification.

“I personally have been blessed to have a relationship with Steve Marsh Ford and thank them for becoming part of the automotive family here at Gibson County High School CTE Center,” said Michael Sims automotive technology teacher. “This relationship has been great and will continue in the future for me. It will help better educate our automotive students. A billion dollars could not thank the family enough at Steve Marsh Ford for their sponsorship and for the help they have given us here at Gibson County High School,’ added Sims.

“We appreciate everything they do for our students,” said David Brewer CTE Director. “The automotive program leads directly to jobs for our students,” added Brewer.

Principal James Hughes said, “Every time we have a need for something Steve Marsh Ford has been right there for Gibson County students. The automotive technology program really helps ours students to prepare and be career ready.”

Owners of Steve Marsh Ford are Larry Smith and Larry Connell. Steve Marsh Ford is a growing local dealership located in Milan. They have been very active supports of the GCHS automotive technology program for the past four years.

UT Martin softball to host two-day summer camp The University of Tennessee at Martin softball program will host a twoday Exposure and Skills Development summer camp, June 10-11, at Betty Giles Softball Field in Skyhawk Park on campus.

The camp, which runs daily from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., is for older softball players from age 13 through graduating high school seniors.

The camp will include a full day of hitting, pitching, fielding, baserunning and scrimmaging. The cost of the camp is $125 and campers must bring a sack lunch. The fee includes a camp t-shirt and insurance coverage. Preregistration is required.

For more information contact head softball coach Donley Canary at (731)881-7162 or by e-mail at dcanary@utn.edu.

STEVE MARSH FORD DONATES LIFT - Steve Marsh Ford donated a two-post pro lift to Gibson County High School automotive technology class. Member of the Gibson County automotive technolgy class are pictured with Principal James Hughes, Michael Sims, automotive technology teacher, Steve Marsh Ford’s Tim Patfford, Part Manager, and Carey Connell, Service Manager, David Brewer CTE Director and Gaylon Childs, teacher.

Heather Butler earns spot on the WNBA’s San Antonio Silver Stars

LUCKY NUMBER 11 - Heather Butler dons her San Antonio Silver Stars uniform. She continues with her lucky number 11 that she wore at both GCHS and UT Martin.

After dominating the competition and setting school, conference and national records, University of Tennessee at Martin senior guard Heather Butler has earned a spot on the WNBA’s San Antonio Stars. Butler becomes the first player in UT Martin and Ohio Valley Conference history to play in the WNBA. Butler, a native of Medina, Tenn., earned a spot on the Stars training camp team prior to the season before being named to the squad’s 12-player roster. Butler joins the Stars first round pick and Notre Dame standout Kayla McBride as the only rookies to make the veteran led squad, beating out two draft picks and several undrafted free agents.

“This feeling is absolutely amazing,” said Butler. “It is such a dream come true.

Nobody understands how

hard the road to get to this level is until you do it yourself. This journey has been difficult but I am so excited for where I am right now. Since I was little, this has always been the goal and it is surreal that it is in my hands now. I am excited to get the season underway.”

Knowing that even with the expanded rosters by the WNBA for the 2014 season, making the 12-player squad was going to be an uphill battle heading into training camp.

Butler made the most of her opportunities in camp, averaging five points in 11 minutes per game.

She scored a preseasonhigh seven points and two rebounds in a 76-75 loss to the Tulsa Shock.

With her numbers ranking sixth on the squad, Butler went into the final days of preseason with the hopes of making the

squad. Her dreams became reality during film session this afternoon. “When we walked into watch film this afternoon, coach scanned the room and told us that we were the 12 players that he was going to start the season with,” said Butler. “As soon as his words sunk in, I was in complete shock.”

In her time as a Skyhawk, Butler broke the OVC’s all-time scoring record this season as she finished her career with 2,865 career points, which ranks 16th in NCAA women’s basketball history.

Along with being named the OVC Female Athlete of the Year just yesterday, Butler was named the Tennessee Sports Writers’ Association Women’s Basketball Player of the Year and OVC Player of the Year. Butler earned firstteam All-OVC honors for the fourth-straight season in

leading the Skyhawks to a school-record 24 victories, the OVC regular season title, its fourth-straight OVC Tournament Championship and its fourth-straight NCAA Tournament appearance.

During the season she averaged 23.6 points per game which ranked ninth nationally. She scored in double figures in all 129 games of her career, marking the second-longest streak in NCAA history.

She also made 392 career 3-pointers, tying the NCAA all-time record.

Butler scored 44 points in two games this season to tie the UTM single-game record; during the season she also set Skyhawk records for 3-point field goals made in a game (9), career field goals made (958), career field goals attempted (2,417), career 3-pointers made (392) and career 3-pointers attempted (1,074).

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Property Transfers

SENIORS CELEBRATE - Gibson County High School Class of 2014 seniors throw their hats into the air in celebration of graduation last Friday night.

PREPARING FOR THE NEXT STEP - GCHS seniors fill out forms prior to graduation ceremonies on which colleges are to send their transcripts. Brianna Fetters signs the form as other seniors and guidance counselor Amy Richardson look on.

Building Permits Roger Bivins, 27 Timberline Drive, Milan McMillion Construction, 16 Kambridge, Medina Warren Herndon, 150 Medina Highway, Humboldt 45 Race Shop, 156 Bradford Highway, Milan Dale and Cindy Prater (Marjorie) Prater), 181 Chapel Hill Road, Milan Patsy Reid, 18 Bogle Loop, Milan

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Inspections Trenton Donuts, complete inspection, 87 score, one critical Trenton Donuts, follow-up inspection, 92 score Pizza Hut, Milan, complete inspection, 91 score McDonald’s, Milan, follow-up inspection, 94 score Papa John’s Pizza, Milan, complete inspection, 99 score East End Cafe, Humboldt, complete inspection, 95 score Sam’s BBQ, Humboldt, complete inspection, 92 score TCEH, Trenton, complete inspection, 99 score Hog Wild BBQ, Milan, complete inspection, 98 score The Donut Shop, Milan, complete inspection, 100 score Perkins, Milan, complete inspection, 96 score Majestic Steak House, Trenton, complete inspection, 93 score Toot and Tell It, Dyer, complete inspection, 97 score Joe and Deana’s Bypass Cafe, Dyer, complete inspection, 97 score Northside Catering, Milan, complete inspection, 86 score, one critical Northside Catering, Milan, follow-up inspection, 91 score Small Wonders, Trenton, complete inspection, 88

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Arleen Abram to Jean Wellman and Louise Webb – Trenton Susan Dollar Thompson, David Albert Dollar, John Patrick Dollar, Sr. and Charles Christopher Dollar to Floyd Blitchington – Trenton Steven R. Koonce and wife, Sheila Mae Koonce to Richard B. Bryant – Dyer Robert Williams and wife, Brenda Williams to Lonnie D. Lee and wife, Patricia C. Lee – 3rd CD Gary S. Scallion and wife, Marcia F. Scallion to Joseph C. Foutch and wife, Kelia E. Foutch – Humboldt William Moore to Cora Kee and Harry Kee – 3rd CD Wanda T. Jeffress to Crystal R. Wedley – 3rd CD Emily H. Nelson to Ricky Lynn Hazelwood – 12th CD Larry Crawford and wife, Dayna Crawford to Jacob McNabb – Milan Greater Works Kingdom Ministries, by and through its Board of Trustees, Christal King, Melanie Whiteside, Clementine King and Levondle Leon King to Levondle Leon King – Milan Dorothy Houston to Debra L. Buchner –Milan Bobbie Sue Cox Waynick, f/k/a Bobbie Sue Cox Waters, to Shoaf Investment Partnership 15th and 13th CDs Clark Family Holdings,

Marriages Keith Wilson Hill of Humboldt and Ashley Ann Crocker of Humboldt Jacob Adam Hill of Medina and Whitley Lauren Hart of Medina Patrick Wayne Newman of Trenton and Christina

LLC to Richard Lee Denton, III and wife, Kristy Renee Denton – 2nd CD S C Development, LLC to Norman Reid and wife, Tami Reid – 2nd CD Leigh House England to Ian M. West and wife, Marsha D. West – 3rd CD John R. Haney, individually and as co-executor of the Estate of Sarah F. Haney and Joe C. Haney to Andrew Clouser – 1st CD Lee Michael Jones to Phillip Johnson and wife, Vicki Johnson – 13th CD Luke Witmer and wife, Judith J. Witmer to Darrel Diller and Lamar Diller – 9th CD Clark Family Holdings, LLC to William Joseph Stevens – 2nd CD Randall Alan Spencer and wife, Marlene Spencer to Alyssa Coggins and husband, Jeremiah Allen Coggins – Medina Alison Gardner, representative of the Estate of Matthew L. Gardner to James A. Newmon, Jr. and wife, Stephanie N. Newmon – Medina Jonathan Tyler Gamble and wife, Emily Gamble, f/k/a Emily Evans Ross to Marcus Phillip Murdaugh and wife, Joy Murdaugh – Medina Anthony Melton to Linda L. White – 1st CD Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to Brad Joyce – Trenton

Bobby Joe Pruett to Tommy Gordon – 11th CD Lone Oak Holdings, LLC to Mathew Todd Halford and Randall Page, d/b/a H&P Properties – Humboldt William Rowan to Jerry L. Gordon and wife, Nancy R. Gordon – Humboldt Mathew Todd Halford and Randall Page, d/b/a H&P Properties to Lone Oak Holdings, LLC – Trenton Samuel James and wife, Delenia James to Anthony Hopper and wife, Chris Cobb Hopper – 12th CD Patsy A. Reid to Michael L. Carter – 13th CD Ashley N. Bell to Bro/Co, a partnership comprised of Paul Bradley Rogers and James Zachary Rogers – Milan Shoaf Management Company to Eric Partee and wife, Angie Partee – 15th CD Jason Witmer to Berea Mennonite Church – 23rd CD Edward B. McCormick and wife, Samantha J. McCormick to James E. Chartrand – 20th CD Patrick Barnett and wife, Norma Barnett to Jake Meales and wife, Bridgette Meales – 20th CD Richard Hopkins to Joel T. Smith and wife, Kerry L. Smith – 7th CD Household Financial Center, Inc. to Scott Reeves – Rutherford Elbert Robertson to Andrew Herron and wife, Linda Herron – 3rd CD

Renee Partlow Burns of Trenton Phillip Anthony Heathcott, II of Milan and Heather Kay Climer of Milan Tonie Lee Brown of Milan and Donna Jo Baker Jones of Atwood

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NOTICE Pursuant to Section 67-5-508, Tennessee Code Annotated, the property assessment records of Gibson County will be available for public inspection in the basement reappraisal office of the Gibson County Courthouse during normal business hours. Any person desiring to inspect these records may do so at the appointed time and place.

The Gibson County Board of Equalization will begin its annual session to examine and equalize the county assessments on June2, 2014.

THE BOARD WILL ACCEPT APPEALS FOR TAX YEAR 2014 ONLY UNTIL THE LAST DAY OF ITS REGULAR SESSION, WHICH WILL BE JUNE 12, 2014.

The Board will meet each weekday from the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Room 202, Gibson County Courthouse.

Any owner of property who wishes to appeal to the County Board of Equalization must appear before said Board at this time personally or by personal appearance of an agent for the owner bearing the owner's written authorization. Failure to appear and appeal an assessment will result in the assessment becoming final without further right of appeal.

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DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARS - Gibson County High School Class of 2014 seniors recognized as Distinguished Scholars are Shante’ Skinner, Jessamy Moore, Sarah Catherine Thornton, Kaitlyn Carlton, Lexi Whitley, Patrick Hill, Eli Todd, Jaden Cole, Garner Perkins, Harlie Scottt, Hope Siler, and Madison Scobey.

from page 1 Taylor McKinney, son of Jenny McKinney of Dyer, graduated with an average of 95.67. He plans to attend Columbia State Community College and major in PreHealth.

Jason Kolwyck, Jr. of Dyer is the son of Lavonna King and Jason Kolwyck, Sr. He had an average of 95.55 and plans to attend the University of Memphis with a major in Computer Engineering.

Blake Spencer is the son of Gary and Kayla Spencer of Kenton. Blake graduated with a four-year average of 95.50 and plans to attend the University of Tennessee at Martin to major in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology.

Logan Bates, son of Ronnie and Lisa Bates of Dyer, graduated with

an average of 95.29.

Logan plans to attend the University of Tennessee at Martin where he will major in Biology.

Cody Jones is the son of William and Kathleen Jones of Rutherford. Cody had an average of 94.94 and plans to attend the University of Tennessee at Martin. He will major in Health and Human Performances.

Alyssa Kesterson of Dyer is the daughter of Corey and Geri Lynn Kesterson. Alyssa graduated with a fouryear average of 94.76 and plans to attend Dyersburg State Community College where she will major in Accounting.

Kelcey Mabry, daughter of Michael and Meredith Mabry of Yorkville, had an average of 94.38. Kelcey plans to attend Jackson State

Community College and will major in Radiography.

Kathryn Cox is the daughter of Donnie and Jennifer Cox of Dyer.

Kathryn graduated with a four-year average of 94.35 and plans to attend the University of Tennesee at Martin. She will major in Psychology.

Cortnee Gammons of Dyer is the daughter of Amber Clark and Chris Gammons. Cortnee’s fouryear average was 93.26 and she plans to attend Jackson State Community College to major in Physical Therapy.

Brice Johnson, son of Kevin and Celina Johnson of Kenton, graduated with an average of 93.08 and plans to attend Tennessee Tech University. Brice will major in Civil Engineering.

DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARS - Gibson County High School Class of 2014 seniors recognized as Distinguished Scholars are Taylor Beth Fuqua, Taylor McKinney, Jason Kolwyck, Jr., Blake Spencer, Logan Bates, Cody Jones, Alyssa Kesterson, Kelcy Mabry, Kathryn Cox, Cortnee Gammons and Brice Johnson.

PIONEER SCHOLARS - GCHS seniors named Pioneer Scholars, students that have achieved a combination of both an outstanding GPA as well as an exceptional ACT score, are (front) Jessamy Moore, Austin Brewer, Kaitlyn Carlton, and Cody Jones, (back) Kelsey Cruse, Patrick Hill, Jaden Cole, and Shante’ Skinner.

PIONEER SCHOLARS - GCHS seniors named Pioneer Scholars, students that have achieved a combination of both an outstanding GPA as well as an exceptional ACT score, are (front) Harlie Scott, Lexi Whitley, Hope Siler, (middle) Sarah Catherine Thornton, Madison Scobey, (back) Garner Perkins, Eli Todd, and Jason Kolwyck, Jr.

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GCHS names honors graduates GCHS Honors graduates met ACT benchmarks. They are Brandon Adair, Logan Bates, Austin Brewer, Kaitlyn Carlton, Jaden Cole, Kathryn Cox, Kelsey Cruse, Taylor Beth Fuqua, Patrick Hill, Cody Jones, Jason Kolwyck, Kelcey Mabry,

Taylor McKinney, Carter McMackin, Jessamy Moore, Garner Perkins, Madison Scobey, Harlie Scott, Hope Siler, Shante’ Skinner, Sarah Catherine Thornton, Eli Todd, McKenna Vinson, Maggie Watson and Lexi Whitley.

GCHS graduates with distinction Back Row: Dr. Archie W. Wright, Dr. Brian N. Walker, Dr. Dwight C. Kaufman, Dr. Jeffrey J. Kovalic, Dr. Eugene P. Reese, Dr. Clyde E. Smith, Dr. Anastasios L. Georgiou. Dr. Anita Gul (Not Pictured).

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Fuqua, Cortnee Gammons, Patrick Hill, Kari Howard, Kelcey Mabry, Hope Siler, Shante’ Skinner, Sarah Catherine Thornton, Eli Todd, McKenna Vinson, Maggie Watson, Lexi Whitley and Hannah Wiese.

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Graduates with Distinction earned a 31 on the ACT or 12 college hours of credit. They are Brandon Adair, Tyrik Albea, Austin Brewer, Kaitlyn Carlton, Mary Beth Chandler, Kathryn Cox, Taylor Beth

students that have achieved a combination of both an outstanding GPA as well as an exceptional ACT score.

Gibson County High School had a total of 16 students who met this impressive milestone this year.

Austin Brewer is the son of David and Lisa Brewer of Rutherford. He plans to attend the University of Tennessee at Martin and major in Turf Grass Science.

Kelcey Cruse of Rutherford is the daughter of Mark and Jada Cruse.

She plans to attend the University of Tennessee at Martin and major in Paralegal Studies.

Additional students named Pioneer Scholars, who are also Distinguished Scolars, are Jessamy Moore, Kaitlyn Carlton, Cody James, Patrick Hill, Jaden Cole, Shante’ Skinner, Harlie Scott, Lexi Whitley, Hope SIler, Sarah Catherine Thornton, Madison Scobey, Garner Perkins, Eli Todd and Jason Kolwyck, Jr.

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