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TRI-CITY REPORTER WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2014
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Bill Sanderson has been named the 2014 White Squirrel Parade Grand Marshal. He was born in 1959 and is a longtime resident of Kenton. After graduating from Kenton High School in 1977 he attended Lambuth University receiving a degree in Business Administration in 1981. Deciding North West Tennessee was the place for him, Bill decided to put his education to work and help out at the family business, C.W. Sanderson’s furniture and appliance store in Kenton. Over the years Bill made a reputation by being an honest salesman and always treating the customer like they were family. Sanderson learned that being a good public servant was a great way to ensure that future generations would
enjoy the same quality of life as he did. After serving as Kenton Special School District Trustee, chairman of Kenton Merchants Association, and member of Kenton City Zoning and Appeals Board, Sanderson decided to set his sights on serving Northwest Tennessee in Nashville. He was elected to the Tennessee General Assembly in 2010 as State House District Representative for Obion, Lake, and Dyer Counties. Learning quickly that the best way to represent his district was to speak up every chance he could get, the mild mannered Sanderson soon got the reputation for being a serious legislator who got things done. Soon after he was see page 3
Survivors Celebrate
Thomas Bradford
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DSC Hostess Princess Hallie McCurdy with the new 2014 DSC t-shirts
DSC 2014 t-shirts now available The 2014 Dyer Station Celebration t-shirts can be purchased now through July 3rd at Personal Touch Salon located in downtown Dyer. They will also be available at the street dance on July 3rd and at the Arts & Crafts in the Park on July 4th. Adult sizes are $13 and youth sizes are $10. The t-shirts are just one way the committee has to raise funds for all the events and activities that they sponsor throughout the year. Get your t-shirts now and help the committee continue the 30-year long tradition of the Dyer Station Celebration.
Mann to present play he wrote at Homeplace BY CINDY EAST Lawson Mann of Dyer will be entering his third year of college this fall. He will be attending UT Martin majoring in secondary education with an emphasis in biology. Mann is a graduate of Gibson County High School and was very involved in the Interpretive History class under the instruction of Mike Ramsey. He was also active in GC’s theatre productions and has returned to direct some of the school’s plays since see page 13
LEADING THE WAY – Cancer surivors Ann Abbott and Kyle Bugg carried the banner and led the survivor walk at the annual Gibson - North Relay For Life held at Rutherford’s Jones Volunteer Park Friday, June 20th.
Gibson - North Relay For Life raises over $42,600 BY KASEY HARRIS GIBSON -NORTH RELAY FOR LIFE CHAIRMAN The North Gibson County Relay for Life event was held this past Friday night at the Jones Volunteer Park in Rutherford. Although it came a brief rain shower Friday afternoon, it cleared up for a wonderful night of celebrating more birthdays. The 2014 theme was ‘A Knight of Hope and Remembrance,’ and the teams decorated their campsites around that theme. The opening ceremony included recognition of sponsors, honorary chairs, survivors, and caregivers. The
National Anthem was sung by Lisa Roberts. Survivors made their traditional lap around the field to show their perseverance and endurance over the dreaded disease we call cancer, followed by the releasing of their multi-colored balloons. Entertainment for the evening was provided by Garrett Burns and The McEwens. Teams sold foods ranging from burgers to bratwursts to white beans to homemade chocolate pie. Contests and competitive games were held throughout the night to help keep the team members awake. At see page 2
Taste of Dyer is Sunday, June 29 The Dyer Station Celebration planning committee will hold its annual ‘Taste of Dyer’ event on June 29th immediately following the patriotic cantata at the Methodist Church fellowship hall in Dyer. The cantata begins at 3 p.m. Please have your items at the fellowship hall by 2:30 p.m. for judging. This is a great opportunity to prepare one or more of those wonderful dishes that your friends and family are always wanting you to cook. Categories to be judged are cakes, pies, cookies, other desserts, appetizers, main meat courses, salads, vegetables, casseroles and jams/jellies. First, second and third place ribbons will be awarded in each category plus there will be an overall winner. There is no entry fee. Everyone is invited to taste these delicious entries after they are judged. There will be a container for donations located in the fellowship hall. The committee looks forward to seeing you as Dyer celebrates the 30th Dyer Station Celebration.
DSC COOKBOOKS – DSC Hostess Princess 2012 Cady Griffin and 2014 Hostess Princess Hallie McCurdy remind you that if you have not purchased your DSC Cookbook, copies will be available at the ‘Taste of Dyer’ this Sunday.
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Thomas A. Bradford is seeking re-election as a Constable for Gibson County, Districts 16 and 19. Constable Bradford has reliably served the people of these districts for four terms. Bradford is a long time resident of Kenton, having graduated from Kenton High School and holds B.S. and M.S. degrees from University of Tennessee. He taught school and was a plant chemist and in management for USM Corporation in Kenton. Bradford served on Kenton City Board as police see page 3
City of Dyer receives a $250,000 THDA grant Dyer Mayor Chris Younger announced that the city has been awarded a $250,000 THDA grant to assist low to moderate income homeowners with renovations when the City of Dyer Board of Mayor and Alderpersons met in regular session, Monday, June 9, 2014. Alderpersons present for the meeting were Judy Baker, Richard Reed, Belinda Oliver, Bitsy Gilliland, Joe Gathings, Michael Barron, Robert Johnson, and Marilyn Williamson. The City Attorney, Jimbo Webb, was present. More information on the grant will be available in the future, including how homeowners can apply. Younger asked the City see page 13
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Gibson-North Relay For Life raises over $42,600
from page 1 midnight, Zumbaholics gathered to dance the night away at center stage. We extend many thanks to the Town of Rutherford for allowing the use of the park for the event. The list of people and businesses to thank is infinite. We are so blessed to have people and business owners in North
Gibson County that are willing to give of their time and pocketbooks to help make our Relay for Life successful year after year. Without you, there would be no Relay. At the end of the night when all the pennies and dollars were counted, our grand total raised to-date to help end that dreaded
word called cancer was $42,676.76! Praise be to God for allowing us the opportunity to serve Him through this ministry called Relay for Life. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your continued support and service to this cause. Together we are changing lives.
BALLOON RELEASE - Balloons were released at the conclusion of the survivors walk.
HONORARY CHAIRS - The 2014 Honorary Chairs were recognized during the opening ceremony of the North - Gibson Relay For Life event. They are Sherry Elliott, Lynn Whitworth, Katrina Simpson, Betty Lou Little, Bo Booth, Wanda Farrar and Joy Milligan. Cara Marvin was not present. The late Betty Cunningham was recognized in memory.
CAREGIVERS WALK - Caregivers were recognized and thanked during the Caregivers Walk for helping to take care of loved ones during illness.
CORPORATE SPONSORS - Corporate sponsors were recognized during opening ceremony and presented with a plaque or certificate. The sponsors are ConAgra Foods, Duncan's Pharmacy, The Farmers & Merchant Bank- Dyer, Food Rite- Dyer, Gibson County Utility District, Farmers & Merchants Bank- Rutherford, Kirkland Cancer Center, Karnes and Son Funeral Home, Dr. Mike Farrar, DDS, City Lumber Company, Kenton Chevrolet, Carroll Bank & Trust, Bradley Owens, Attorney at Law, Alford's Tire Service, Regions Bank, Manpower, State Farm- Dyer, Kenton Drug Company, Twin City Barns, Inc., Leitherland Family Care Clinic PLLC, J & B Motors , LLC, The Andersons, Inc., Dyer Fiberglass, Inc., Bradford After School Program, Gibson Electric Membership Cooperative, Tri-City Reporter, Victory 93.7 FM, Skullbone Printing, Joe & Deana's Bypass CafĂŠ, and Toot-N-Tell It.
LUMINARY SALES - Relay committee member Sabrian Sullivan was in charge of luminaria sales.
LUMINARY SALES - Bro. Mike Deal from Salem and Rutherford United Methodist Churches led the prayer for opening ceremony.
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Insight & Opinion
The newest ‘buzzword’ on disease
Clayburn Peeples reports: I saw an ad Saturday in the Wall Street Journal, for some sort of contraption to attract and trap mosquitoes. Imagine that. Normally, such ads would run in yard and garden magazines, but mosquitoes have been big news for the last few days, since, once again, they are causing big health problems. The reason is because they are the most effective vectors for transmitting disease from one human to another in the history of the world. Without a doubt, mosquitoes are the most dangerous creatures on earth. Even today, between two and three million people die of mosquito borne diseases every year. And now there is a new one to worry about. It’s called “chikungunya,” and it has swept through the Caribbean over the last year, infecting more than 135,000 people. Although rarely fatal, it is extremely painful, causing fever, joint and muscle pain, rashes and joint swelling. There’s no cure or vaccine for it at the present time. It is spread by the Aedes mosquito, which feeds during the day and is found in abundance in every part of Tennessee. As of this past weekend, there have already at least two confirmed
and again, Tennessee has been devastated by epidemics spread by mosquitoes. Yellow fever, historically the king of Tennessee killer diseases, devastated Memphis and West Tennessee during the 1870s, killing more than 7,000 people, just in Memphis alone. Being spread by mosquitoes, the disease swept up and down the Mississippi River on river boats and then along all travel routes leading away from the river by as well. Virtually every railroad town in Tennessee was decimated, Brownsville Paris Milan and Martin being particularly hard hit. Memphis, had already suffered three yellow fever summers, in 1828, 1855, and 1867, when the 1873 outbreak killed 2,000 people, a record for an inland city at the time. People thought after that carnage, the worst was surely over. It wasn’t. In 1878 the disease came roaring back with such vengeance it killed 5,150 more residents of the Bluff City. No one knew then, and didn’t really until 1900, that mosquitoes carried yellow fever. The latest medical thinking was that unsanitary waste disposal systems caused the disease, so they cleaned things up, which
reports of the illness in Tennessee and several in other states as well, almost all cases involving people who have recently traveled to the Caribbean. Undoubtedly, as thousands of Americans visit that area this summer, whether on church mission trips or cruise vacations, great numbers of them will come back infected. And some of them, after returning, will be bitten by mosquitoes which will then bite and infect other Tennesseans. And that’s without even considering the number of immigrants, illegal or otherwise, who will probably arrive infected as well. So it goes, and always has where mosquitoes and blood borne disease have encountered each other. “Mosquitoes Don’t Stand a Chance,” was the headline on the ad I saw in the Wall Street Journal for the mosquito trap, but the truth is, absent bringing back DDT or developing another effective insecticide, it’s people who don’t stand a chance. But we’re lucky this newest mosquito born illness, chikungunya, isn’t normally fatal. Historically, our ancestors haven’t been so fortunate with previous mosquito borne disease outbreaks. Time
Letter to the editor:
EPA has no constitutional authority to exist Dear Editor, Article 1 Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution specifically defines and enumerates the constitutional powers given to the federal government by the states. If you take a few minutes to read Article 1 Section 8 you’ll see that the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has no constitutional authority to exist. Do we need to protect our environment? Absolutely we do. However according to our Constitution and our 10th Amendment it should be a responsibility of the states not the federal government. Many other departments of our federal government have no constitutional authority to exist however the EPA is one of the most abusive of their power.
Unelected bureaucrats within the EPA are making laws, not congress, and congress doesn’t have the constitutional authority to grant these tyrants lawmaking power. These tyrants have outlawed the manufacture and sale of approximately 80% of America’s wood burning stoves, one more blow to manufacturing and manufacturing jobs in America. Twelve percent of America’s homes are heated with wood. Many rural Americans particularly poorer families have no other practical or affordable choice. I suppose they are expected to huddle up and freeze to death comforted that they can breathe cleaner air while they freeze. I think we refer to this as progressivism these days.
Our Governor and our state legislators all swear an oath to support our U.S. Constitution. By turning a blind eye to these abuses of federal power our state legislative cowards are all failing their oath of office. If our states governors and legislators miraculously grew a backbone and refused to allow federal EPA enforcement within our state borders it could be the beginning of a return to common sense and constitutional government. Would legislators of either of our two major political parties make such a move in defense of our constitution? Not the chance of a grub worm in a chicken house. David Nance 8th Congressional District Director Constitution Party of Tennessee
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helped control cholera, also a major killer of Tennesseans in the 19th Century, but did nothing to control yellow fever. Dealing with epidemic diseases has been a part of life in Tennessee from our state’s very beginning. We’ve endured multiple epidemics of cholera and yellow fever and have also seen outbreaks of malaria, smallpox and meningitis as well, just in the 19th Century alone. Then the 20th Century brought new medical terrors to Tennessee. Polio made several dreaded appearances. Influenza killed more than 7,700 Tennesseans during the
winter of 1918 – 1919, and measles, whooping cough, diphtheria and hepatitis have also all reached epidemic proportions at one time or another in Tennessee. Most of those fearsome diseases are now relegated to history books, conquered, at least in America, by medical science, and no longer do parents lie awake at night, sick with fear that their children will fall prey to them. “Contagion” is no longer a word in our everyday vocabularies except as the name of a movie. But such a time as that may be on the verge of returning now that the world
has shrunk to the point that various esoteric and deadly diseases once confined to the outreaches of third world countries on the other side of the globe can be brought to the heart of an American city overnight via air travel. When people cross our borders in large numbers, some of them invariably bring disease with them, and the next new epidemic might be more than an annoyance. It might be lethal. Remember when all immigrants had to have medical exams before entering the country because of just such fears? No? Apparently nobody else does either.
from page 1 commissioner for several years. He has worked with Kenton, Rutherford, and Dyer Police Departments. He has been associated with Gibson county Sheriff Department since 1986, and has continually fulfilled all training requirements for certification. He has served on the Board of Directors for Gibson County Crime Stoppers and also served as a State officer for Tennessee Constable Association. Bradford has been actively involved in the enforcement of all laws affecting the citizens of
Gibson County. He is a lifelong active member of the Baptist Church and would appreciate the
opportunity to use his experience to continue serving you, the people of Gibson County.
Bradford seeking Sanderson is from page 1 elected, he was appointed as the State Government Subcommittee chairman and has been awarded ‘Legislator of the Year’ from organizations throughout the state. Despite his busy schedule, Sanderson still finds enough time to tend to his 15 acre vineyard, running
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Community Living Keely Mill By Diane Hamlin Our Sunday school hour began with everyone standing and singing the hymn ‘When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder.’ Bro. John Fields opened us in prayer. We all dismissed to our classes. Christy Skelton opened the adult class in prayer before teaching us our lesson ‘When Tragedy Hits Home’ from Ezekiel 24. God is in control, and those who trust Him will find His help in preparing for and dealing with personal tragedy. Shirley King closed us in prayer. Our Sunday morning worship hour began with Elaine Fields playing the piano as Mike Fields and the church choir led us in our offertory hymn ‘There Is a Fountain.’ Scott Fields opened services in prayer. Rejoice in the Lord always. Bro. Steve welcomed everyone and made our announcements. We had a time of giving our praise reports and enjoying our time of meet and greet with our church family. Bro. Steve led in prayer over our worship services. The church choir then led the congregation in the hymns ‘Jesus Paid it All’ and ‘Are You Washed in the Blood?’ Charity Hampton blessed us with our special
music as she sang ‘As the Deer Panteth.’ Children’s church was dismissed to Jennifer Fields. Bro. Steve delivered our morning message from the scriptures found in Psalm 69. Scott Fields dismissed services in prayer as the hymn ‘His Way With Thee’ was sung. Our Discipleship Training hour began with the hymn ‘Jesus Loves Me.’ Tonya Fields opened us in prayer. We dismissed to our classes. Mike Fields opened the adult class in prayer before teaching us our lesson ‘The New Has Come’ from 2 Corinthians 5:17. Tammie Morris closed us in prayer. Our Sunday night worship hour was a night of closing ceremonies for our VBS. The children’s choir blessed us by singing ‘This Little Light of Mine,’ ‘The B.I.B.L.E’ and ‘My Chains are Gone.’ They also quoted our Bible verse from Matthew 6:21. Felichia Fields and Bro. Steve then gave out VBS Certificates to all the children. Charity Hampton dismissed services in prayer as the hymn ‘Amazing Grace’ was sung. We had a great VBS this year and we thank all the children who came, all the teachers and everyone else who participated.
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and holiness. In John 17: 1-5 His time had come. Sunday afternoon several from New Hope visited our friends in Dyer Nursing Home. Brother Terry Owens led in several songs and Brother Corey gave a devotional. Remember the residents in your prayers. Sunday evening Brother Corey spoke on Heavenly Hope from II Corinthians 5: 1-10. Paul wrote of our Heavenly Dwelling, not built by human hands. God has made us for this purpose. Something to look forward to, isn’t it? The Holy Spirit leads us. Next Sunday, June 29 will be the ordination service for David McEwen at 3 p.m. There will be no evening service. Community-wide service will be Wed., July 2 at 7 p.m. at First AssemblyDyer. The best preparation for tomorrow is the right use of today.
Kenton News By Cindy Lamar The Proctor family has suffered a great loss with the passing of their patriarch, Mr. Thomas Proctor. He will be missed immensely by his loving family and friends. We extend heartfelt condolences to all who knew and loved him. Mrs. Norma Simpson was honored last Sunday with a birthday party in her home. Surrounded by her children and several friends, Mrs. Norma was showered with love on her special day. Happy belated Birthday! Mrs. Norma! The Old Path Quartet of Atlanta Georgia, The McEwens of Dyer, and David and Sue Hicks of Sharon all brought the gospel in song with great anointing last Saturday evening at the Victory Baptist Church near Sharon. The Spirit of the Lord was prevalent among the large crowd in attendance, many of which were from Kenton. The evening ended with a time of prayer around the altars for those responding to the move of the Holy Spirit. Molly and Addyson Lamar, daughters of Luke and Cynthia Lamar spent the weekend with their Aunt ‘B,’ Brittany Sturgill and Kalob Long in Paragould, Arkansas. While there they played games, had water balloon fights, watched movies, made t-shirts, had manicures, played the Wii and visited friends in Marmaduke, Arkansas. They returned home filled with excitement and great memories. Cindy Lamar joined her friends Faith Wigdor and Tiffany Thomason Sunday evening at the Dyer First Assembly of God Church for an evening of gospel singing. New Desire of Georgia ‘sang the glory down’ before a congregation of worshipers who were eager to touch and be touched
by God. The annual Kenton White Squirrel Festival will have a host of events in celebration of Independence Day. Included in the events are: June 28-Opening Ceremony 8 a.m. at the Kenton Youth Center, June 29-Community Church Service 6 p.m. at the Kenton Gym, June 30-Community Prayer Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. at the Kenton Youth Center, July 1-Spaghetti Supper and Auction 5 p.m. at Kenton Gym (Auction to start approximately at 7 p.m.), July 3-Business Open House 5 p.m.-7 p.m. downtown Kenton, July 45K Run (registration at 7 a.m., Run at 8 a.m.), July 4Parade (line up at 10 a.m. at old Plastec Parking Lot), Starts at 10:30 a.m., F\F Day 11 a.m.-4 p.m. behind the Kenton Gym. Food Vendors, Craft Vendors, Jewelry Vendors, Toys, Face Painting, Bouncers, etc., July 4 6-8 p.m. Karaoke Competition behind the Kenton Gym. July 4 9-9:30 p.m. Fireworks behind Kenton Gym. Make plans now to attend these events. Food for thought: He said “I love you” to the man steeped in sin, wandering in the wilderness, no peace within. He looked up to see from where the voice had come, the words were almost foreign, this “love” he’d never known. Had he really heard what he thought he’d heard, could someone really love him after all that he had done...He looked again and saw the One Who spoke those precious words, from that day his heart was changed, he embraced Jesus whom he heard. Prayer list: Delores Agee, Jolene Keymon, Freddie Simmons, Joyce Rice, Henry Herane, Jesse and Elaine Davidson, Bobbie and Carol Primrose, Ronnie Lamar and Clint McLodge.
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June. June 29th at the night service is 5th Sunday Singing and performers are needed. The last one was really good. July 19 Children’s fest 2014 at Bethel University in McKenzie. July 27 - 30 will be our Revival with Garrett Burns as our evangelist. Sunday night at 6 o’clock and Monday thru Wednesday at 7 o’clock. Garrett preached here when he was still a student in college. We got to know his wife and new baby. Can’t remember how many years ago that was. So many families in our area have lost loved ones. We need to remember them in our prayers as they face days in the future.
Sunday School for Shut-Ins By Mary King When you’re ready please read Luke 15:11 – 12. The father has taken up responsibility for his two boys, and they’re quite different. Both boys are his children. The young son left his father’s home. When he was in financial trouble, the economy got worse and he was starving. Not wanting to go home and live by his father’s rules, he joined the questionable people of the land. They wouldn’t share with him; but he would have eaten with the pigs he was being paid to feed. He was so hungry. Now it was here that something happened to the boy. ‘And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father’s have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, And am no more worthy to be called thy son, make me as one of thy hired servants.’ Luke 15:17-19 (KJV). Our Father in heaven will do what’s right (See 1
John 1:9). ‘And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living’ Luke 15:13 (KJV). Knowing the boy would squander his money, the father had given the money to the boy anyway (see Jeremiah 31:33) We notice that the boy needed the father but the father doesn’t need the boy. The father is the one with everything. Some Kids will not get to the other side unless they enter the storm first (Matthew 14L22). Worse than all that, the father knows the boy will leave his presence and be among people the father wouldn’t choose best for his child. The father gives the boy free will anyway. The father knows more, he knows this boy won’t learn by just reading, nor will the boy learn by listening to his father. The father knows the boy will only learn by experiencing the pain. So the father, though suffering himself, lets the boy go.
Bethpage By Joyce Brown Hello friends. Our number was down for church this week as several were traveling and others had to work, but we had good services. Tina and Janice began morning worship with the sounding of the chimes. ‘It Is Well With My Soul’ is a hymn that lends very beautifully to the chimes and the piano picks up in the second verse. Very moving! Call to worship was ‘We Have Come Into His House.’ Bro. Jeff’s sermon title was ‘How to Have the Blessings of God’ with his main text being from James 4:1-10 and references from Psalms 2:12 and Heb 13:5-6. God does not want His children to be in bondage. His night message was from the same scripture and with the continued theme. We need to have submission to God, resistance to the devil and restoration of our worship.
Kenneth is recovering from his surgery and is taking therapy several days a week. The Perrymans’ returned from their extended vacation tired but reported a really good time. Ron and Dot Sellers reported that both their moms are improving from some medical issues. Get well wishes go out to them. Also, Brenda Griggs’ mom, Rebecca Becton is not as well this weekend, so we are thinking of her. Our community was saddened by the loss of Mrs. Edith Galloway Rush. Her burial was at Cool Springs on Sunday. Sympathy and prayers go out to her family. Our prayers may be awkward, our attempts may be feeble, but since the power of prayer is in the One who hears it and not in the one who says it, our prayers do make a difference. Max Lucado
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Community Calendars PATRIOTIC SINGING A Patriotic Singing will be held Sunday, June 29, at 6 p.m. at Nebo United Methodist Church, 390 Nebo Yorkville Road. Neboville, TN. All veterans will be recognized. Everyone is invited! DYER MARCHING EAGLES REUNION All former Dyer High School band members: your presence is requested to attend the Dyer Marching Eagles Reunion, ‘Marching Down Memory Lane.’ July 5, 2014, at 2 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at New Bethlehem Baptist Church 161 New Bethlehem Rd in Dyer. Special guest is Mr. Thomas Johnson band director from 1974-1978. This will be an event for band members to visit with each other and reflect on the fun and great times we had in the band. There will also be a video presentation highlighting the band and it’s accomplishments from 1973 to 1980. Light snacks and drinks will be available. ANTIOCH CEMETERY Donations are needed for the upkeep of Antioch Cemetery in Bradford. They may be sent to Melinda Toombs, 53 Antioch Rd., Bradford, TN 38316. GC REPUBLICAN PARTY The Gibson County Republican Party will meet Tuesday, July 1st at 6:30 p.m. at Majestic Steak House in Trenton. Visitors welcome members are urged to attend. DSC PATRIOTIC CANTATA The Dyer Station Celebration Patriotic Cantata will be held at the First United Methodist Church Sunday, June 29th at 3 p.m. Veterans that are attending will walk in together as a group, following the choir, and there will be a reserved section of seats for those veterans. AMATEUR RADIO FIELD DAY The Gibson County Wide Amateur Radio Club in partnership with the Crockett County Amateur Radio Club would like to invite the general public to come to their annual field day event to be held June 28. The event will start at 1:30 p.m. at Spring Hill School located at 84 St. Route 188 between Central and Eaton. The clubs will operate various types of ham radios and will be talking to other hams all over the world for a 24 hr. period of time. We invite you to come out and see this amazing event and maybe even get to talk to someone far, far away. KENTON WHITE SQUIRREL OPENING CEREMONY The Kenton White Squirrel Festival will kick off Saturday, June 28th at the Kenton Youth Center at 8 a.m. with opening ceremony. At that time the committee will honor local veterans. The guest speaker for the event is former Kenton High School basketball coach and history teacher Marty Sisco. The Annual Veterans Breakfast will follow the program and will be held inside the Youth Center. NITE LITE HOLDING AUDITIONS Nite Lite Community Theatre is excited to announce auditions for its fall production, “Mama Won’t Fly” directed by Johnny McILwain, Jr. of Dyer. Performance dates for this hysterical comedy are the last two weekends in September with auditions held at the Nite Lite office (500 W. Eaton St. in Trenton) on July 6th from 3-5 p.m. and the 7th from 6-8 p.m. The cast calls for adults only and some roles will be double or triple-cast. Rehearsals will begin on July 20th. TRUCK & TRACTOR PULL USA Pullers will be at the WTN Expo Center in Dyer June 28th at 7 p.m. with a full line of tractors and prostack diesel trucks. Please come out and support this community event! Concession will be available. DSC TRIVIA BOWL Are you smarter than your neighbor? Want a chance to find out? Dyer Station Celebration is holding it’s 3rd annual trivia bowl on Tuesday, July 1st at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW in Dyer. Grab a group of five (or less), come on out and have some fun as we challenge your brain! Light snacks provided and small gifts given to the winning team. Entering the contest is free! MASON HALL COMMUNITY NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH The Mason Hall Neighborhood Watch will be June 30 at 6:30 in the Mason Hall Community Center. Everyone is urged to attend.
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Golden Agers Well, I’m back. After having an awful bout with that upper respiratory problem ‘the crud’ that seems to be going around town, I’m healthy and hearty again and ready for the Dyer Station Celebration festivities that begin Friday night at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW with Praise Sing that follows at 7 p.m. at dyer FBC. Be sure you check out all the activities that are available through July 4. This makes 30 years that dyer has had this celebration with many thanks especially to the ‘daddy’ of the event Johnny McIlwain. And the youngsters are now at the helm – certainly youngsters to me. Anyway, check out the possibilities, don’t miss a thing. Many thanks to Virginia Burgess, who wrote a beautiful article of report from the Golden Agers during my absence. Now for the happenings of June 18 at the Golden Agers meeting which began for the 16 members with good food and great fellowship. Having freshly returned from the mission trip to Ecuador, Brother Jerry Legg reported that hungry hearts for the gospel responded and 289 decisions were made for the Lord. The 17 members for the Dyer FBC mission team held a health clinic, at which among
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other things, they cannot buy cheap glasses that would enable them to see to read. Brother Legg also reported that the Dyer FBC Vacation Bible School brought 120 children attending last week and 17 decisions for salvation in the Lord were made. We prayed for those converts and for the grieving family of Tommy McKnight especially his mother Elizabeth McKnight. Grieving the loss of their sister Marie Knight also were Faye Harrell and Lou Dycus. We prayed for them and the rest of Marie’s family. We were delighted that Kenny McEwen could rejoin our meeting again during his busy life, singing gospel for special events in several states. Tuesday, June 24 he had by-pass surgery and we continue to pray for him in his recovery to continue his singing in his full life. Carolyn temple and Anne Thompson led our group in singing the good old hymn of faith ‘What a Friend’ and Gary Baker cheered hearts
playing ‘Wonderful Words of Life’ on the harmonica. President Gary Baker also brought the morning’s devotional, which he titled ‘Know Your Enemy.’ He used the opponent of the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVII to introduce his piece. Cornerback Richard Sherman of the Seattle Seahawks defense had cracked the Broncos code and knew every signal hat the Broncos quarterback Payton Manning made in scrimmage. Thus the results became a rout in favor of the Seahawks. In the same way, we as Christians need to know the strategy of our enemy Satan, the Spiritual being that opposes the work of the Lord. In the first of 3 letters that John wrote to the scattered young Christians during the first century wicked one, I John 5:19. Scripture verifies that Satan is a liar and deceiver, a schemer, a counterfeiter, and a destroyer. Thus we need to know that truth of the gospel, be alert, and know and rust the One who has already defeated Him.
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RELIGION Obituaries
THOMAS HOWARD PROCTOR
Kenton - Funeral services for Mr. Thomas Howard Proctor, 89, were held June 21, 2014 at the First Baptist Church in Kenton, with burial following in Davidson Chapel Cemetery outside Trenton. Mr. Proctor was a retired Plant Engineer for Brown Shoe Company, a member of the First Baptist Church in Kenton, TN, and a member of the Masonic Lodge and was a 50 year Mason. He enjoyed greenhouse plants and painting. Mr. Proctor passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at his home in Kenton. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jeanette Proctor of Kenton; three children, Kevin Mashburn and wife Sue of Winfield, IL, Thomas Y. Proctor and wife Renee’ of Trenton, and Jason Proctor and wife Sherri of South Fulton; by eight grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, J. Y. and Eva Proctor; a son, Howard Yancy Proctor; three brother, and by two sisters.
EDITH GALLOWAY RUSH
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Kenton - Mrs. Edith Galloway Rush, 99, of Kenton, passed away from this life on June 21, 2014, at Milan General Hospital. Graveside services for Mrs. Rush were held June 22, 2014, at Cool Springs Cemetery of Trimble, with Bro. Marlon Stephens officiating. Interment followed. Mrs. Rush was born April 19, 1915, in Hohenwald, Tennessee; the daughter of the late Will and Emma Galloway. Mrs. Rush was a homemaker and Presbyterian by faith. Mrs. Rush is survived by son, “Joe” Rush and wife Sue; grandsons, Bobby Rush, and Harold Thornton, Jr.; brother, Jay Galloway; and sister, Rebecca Galloway. She was preceded in death by her parents; spouse, Jack Rush; daughter, Connie Thornton; five brothers, and one sister. Karnes & Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Edith Galloway Rush.
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Lexington - Mrs. Lillie Marie Coleman, 97, of Lexington, passed away from this life on June 16, 2014, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services for Mrs. Coleman were conducted on June 18, 2014, in the chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home of Dyer with Bro. Don Barnett officiating. Interment followed in Good Hope Cemetery of Dyer. Mrs. Coleman was born February 15, 1917, in Perry County, Tennessee; the daughter of the late Frank and Dixie Horner. Mrs. Coleman retired from Brown Shoe Company. She was a member of Dyer First Methodist Church. Mrs. Coleman is survived by her son, Randall Coleman and wife April; grandchild, Brian Coleman; six greatgrandchildren; and sister, Lincoln Coleman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Coleman and grandson, Randy Coleman. Karnes & Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Lillie Marie Coleman.
Rutherford - Mrs. Dorothy Eddlemon, 81, of Rutherford, passed away from this life on June 18, 2014, at her home. Funeral services for Mrs. Eddlemon were conducted on June 21, 2014, in the chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home of Rutherford with Bro. Jason Bogardus officiating. Interment followed in Rutherford Cemetery. Mrs. Eddlemon was born November 3, 1932, in Trenton, Tennessee; the daughter of the late Ernest A. and Emma V. Townsend Howe. Mrs. Dorothy worked as a dental assistant until retirement. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Rutherford. Mrs. Eddlemon is survived by two daughters, Vicki King and Rhonda Butterworth; one son, Jeff Eddlemon and wife Lesa; grandchildren, Keith McGaughy, Natalie Hewitt, Todd King, Keisha Norwood, Alyssa Hubbard, Christie Eddlemon, Ami McCall, Jason Eddlemon; thirteen greatgrandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and sister, Lessie Howe. She was preceded in death by her parents; her spouse, Robert “Bob” Jones Eddlemon; two brothers, Guy Howe, Hallie Howe; and one great-grandchild. Karnes & Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Dorothy Eddlemon.
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Card of Thanks Words cannot express the appreciation for all your thoughtfulness during the illness and loss of our love one, Connie Powell. You may have sent a card, memorial, flowers, food, visited, made a phone call, filled a chair and said a prayer for us. Thank you for all the Bibles that were sent in his memory, so that others will learn about God. Also thank you for the memorials for the Relay For Life. We send our gratitude to the pastors for their words of comfort and Brother Steve Skelton and Gina Sims for the music. A special thank you to Karnes and Sons for the love, support and dedication to all our family during this most difficult time. It helped us tremendously. Continue to remember us in your prayers. God bless, Frances Powell Ronnie and Mary Jane Powell and family Carolyn Vandegriffe and family Elaine and Mike Fields and family Pam and Ray Grady and family The family of Sam Gardner would like to thank everyone for all the prayers, food, flowers, and support at this difficult time. A special thanks to Tim, Judy, and Russell. Pat, George, Allen and Terri Cole, Larry and Susan, Emily George and Levi Draper The Dyer Station Celebration committee would like to thank the following businesses for donating to the 4th of July celebration: Dyer Fiberglass, Leitherland Family Clinic, Alford’s Tire Service, Patsy and J.R. Reed, Karnes & Son Funeral Home, The Farmers & Merchants Bank, McCurdy Sod Farm, Personal Touch, City Lumber Co., State Farm Insurance, Siler Thornton Agency, Jones Telecommunications, The Andersons Inc., and Poly-M Contractors, Inc. The Dyer Station Celebration Committee
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MT. PLEASANT BAPTIST CHURCH TEAM - The Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church team served loaded nachos, desserts and drinks.
BRADFORD HIGH SCHOOL FCCLA TEA - The Bradford High School FCCLA team had BBQ nachos and drinks and Party Jumpers for the kids to enjoy.
DYER CP CHURCH TEAM - The Dyer C.P. Church team served hotdogs with all the trimmings, fruit cups, cookies and cupcakes.
REGIONS BANK TEAM - The Regions Bank team had candy bars, chips, and drinks, and also did face-painting, hairspray and tattoos for the kids.
YORKVILLE NEBO CHURCHES TEAM - The Yorkville/Nebo Churches team had homemade pie slices at their camp. DYER SCHOOL TEAM - The Dyer School team served chili cheese fries, burgers, hotdogs, BBQ bologna, and desserts and held a Silent Auction at their camp.
SALEM METHODIST CHURCH TEAM - The Salem United Methodist Church team served white beans, cornbread, popcorn and sweet tea at their campsite.
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Sports & Education
Gibson County holds youth football camp BY LORI CATHEY The Gibson County High School football coaching staff and Pioneer football players entertained nearly 45 children at their third annual Youth Tackle Football Camp held at Gibson County this past week. The camp was open to third through eighth grades. The camp included four days of learning the fundamentals of football, doing drills and scrimmages with each other. Coaches went over several fundamental drills that emphasized blocking, catching and running with the football. Gibson County Coach Morgan Cruce said he was happy with the turn out and the ability of some of the young players. The camp
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GIBSON COUNTY YOUTH FOOTBALL TACKLE CAMP – The Gibson County High School football coaching staff and Pioneer football players entertained nearly 45 children at their third annual Youth Tackle Football Camp held at Gibson County this past week. The camp was open to third through eighth-grades. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
PIONEERS YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP WINNER - Award winners at Gibson County High School Pioneers Youth Football Tackle Camp were (front row) Tamyka Bonds- best hands, Cameron Nolan-best hands, (middle row) Christian Poore-quarterback, Braxton Ellis-best hands and Seth Cash-power ball toss, (back row) Derek Record -power ball toss and Trey Baker-power ball toss. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
football players. Award winners during the Pioneer Youth Football Tackle Camp in receivers or running back for best hands were Tamyka Bonds (3rd and 4th), Cameron Nolan (5th and 6th) and Braxton Ellis (7th and 8th). In the lineman power ball toss the winners were Seth Cash (3rd and 4th), Trey Baker (5th and 6th) and Derek Record (7th and 8th). The quarterback award went to Christian Poore. Gibson County Coach Cruce said, “The future is looking good for Gibson County football. We are starting to see the benefits from the Youth Pioneer League.” Coach Cruce ended the camp by thanking the kids and their parent for attending the camp.
COACH CRUSE SPEAKS - Gibson County High School head football coach Morgan Cruce speaks with the campers after a night practice session. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
RODGERS MOVES THE BALL – Nate Rodgers backs a great cut to move the ball down the field for a touchdown during Youth Tackle Football Camp this past week. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
PRACTICE ACTION – Gibson County camper A.T. Elliott in action during practice at the week long camp. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
2014 KENTON WHITE SQUIRREL 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Saturday, June 28 8:00 a.m. – Opening Ceremony & Veterans Breakfast at Kenton Youth Center
WATER BREAK - Gibson County football camper Luke Stafford get some much needed water from coach Cruce during the week long camp. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
FUTURE QUARTERBACK – Christian Poore performs a quarterback ball-handling drill. The Gibson County coaching staff was impressed with Poore’s ability as quarterback during the GC Football Camp. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
Sunday, June 29 6 p.m. - Community Church Service Kenton Gym Monday, June 30 7:30 a.m. - Community Prayer Breakfast Kenton Youth Center Tuesday, July 1 5:00 p.m. - Spaghetti Supper at Kenton Gym 7:00 p.m. Auction starts at Kenton Gym
WORKING THROUGH PRACTICE – Campers run through an offensive drill during the GC Football Camp. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
Thursday, July 3 5-7 p.m. – Business Open House Downtown Kenton Friday, July 4 8:00 a.m. – 5K run (registration @ 7 a.m.) 10:00 a.m. – Line-up for Parade @ Plastech parking lot 10:30 a.m. – Parade 11 a.m.-4 p.m. – Family & Friends Day behind Kenton Gym. Vendors include food, crafts, jewlry, toys, face painting, bouncers 6-8 p.m. - Karacke Competition behind Kenton Gym 9-9:30 p.m. – Fireworks
BLOCKING DRILL – Blaine Cooksey of Dyer works on how to block during the Gibson County Football Camp. (Photo by Lori Cathey
MORRIS DEMONSTRATES DEFENSIVE DRILL - Pioneer football coach Clayton Morris explains a defensive drill to the campers during the Gibson County Football Camp. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
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2013 GC GOLF TEAM AWARDS - The Gibson County Golf Team banquet was held this past Thursday, June 19 at the residence of Coach Drew Gibson. In attendance were all five members of the golf team, along with their family and friends. The banquet consisted of fellowship, food and games. Awards were presented to the following: Logan Cochran, Pioneer award; Michael Skinner, Most Improved; Austin Yergin, Ball Striker Award; Austin Brewer, Coaches Award and Mason Chandler, Play of the Year. Coach Gibson also thanked the parents for the support they showed throughout the golf season.
DUNCAN RECEIVES PHARM D DEGREE - Logan Douglas Duncan, son of Doug and Karen Duncan of Dyer, graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy on Friday, May 30th. Logan completed his undergraduate work at Union University in Jackson and received his Pharm D Degree from UTHSC in Memphis. Logan is employed by Walgreen’s Pharmacies and lives in Knoxville.
Ridgley wins t-ball league tournament
RIDGLEY AUCTION NORTH GIBSON COUNTY LEAGUE CHAMPIONS – Dyer’s Ridgley Auction team defeated Kenton Drug to win the North Gibson County TBall League Tournament this past week.
GREAT PLAY - Kenton Drug pitcher Myles Halford makes a great stop and throws out a Rutherford‘s base runner. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
MAKES CONTACT – Rutherford Volunteer Insurance’s Ava Tucker makes contact for a base hit during the North Gibson County T-Ball league tournament held in Dyer.
30 KENTON DRUG T-BALL LEAGUE TOURNAMENT SECOND PLACE WINNERS – The Kenton Drug team won second place in the North Gibson County T-Ball League Tournament.
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DOUBLE – Rutherford’s Adam Pickard makes contact for a double to center field during a game against Dyer. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
RUNNER OUT – Yorkville’s Johnson Welding teammate Chloe Allmon makes a great stop and runs home to tag out a base runner trying to score. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
Dyer Station Celebration’s Annual Fourth of July Celebration June 27 – July 4, 2014
Friday, June 27 Opening Ceremonies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 pm at the VFW Praise Singing . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 pm at the First Baptist Church Sunday, June 29 Patriotic Cantata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:00 pm at the United Methodist Church Taste of Dyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Immediately following the Cantata Monday, June 30 Rook Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 pm at the VFW Tuesday, July 1 Trivia Bowl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 pm at the VFW Wednesday, July 2 Community Wide Church Service . . . . . . . . . 7:00 pm at First Assembly of God Church Candlelight Memorial Service . . . . . . . . . . . . Immediately following Church Service Thursday, July 3 The following activities will take place in Downtown Dyer behind the Georgia McIlwain Ellis Mini-Park.
Cake Walk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 pm Country Street Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 pm Concession & Homemade Ice Cream. . . . . . 7:00 pm Memorabilia Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 pm Jumpers for kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:00 pm Friday, July 4
The following activities will take place at the David Robinson Park unless otherwise noted.
RUTHERFORD HESTER’S T-BALL LEAGUE TOURNAMENT THIRD PLACE WINNERS – Coming in third place in the T-Ball North Gibson County League Tournament was the Rutherford Hester’s team.
Fourth of July Parade line-up. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am at City Lumber Parking Lot Lion’s Club Grilled Food sales. . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am until sold out Food Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am until sold out Old Country Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am until sold out Arts & Crafts Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am through late afternoon Fourth of July Parade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 am down East College Street Dignitaries’ Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Following the Parade at the VFW Bingo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:00 pm at the Gazebo Pet Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30 pm at the Gazebo Fireworks Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:00 pm
Please keep our troops and their families in your hearts and in your prayers. Never fail to thank our veterans for the sacrifices that they have made to provide us with the freedoms that we are able to enjoy, yet too often take for granted. God Bless America!
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RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY $10,000 & Under 255 Lee St – 3 BR/2 BA brick home located near downtown. Needs some TLC. Priced less than $10 per sq ft. 303 E Walnut St – 2 BR home with bonus room and large enclosed porch. 309 McKnight St., Rutherford – Nice cozy home. Needs a little TLC. Central heat/air, 2 BR/1 BA on large lot. Priced to sell!
SOLD PENDING $20,000’s
$80,000’s
237 Thomas St – 3 BR/2 BA home – Remodeled inside and out. Several upgrades. All electric CHA. Garage and carport.
$90,000’s
506 Mill St – Neat and well maintained! 2 BR/1 BA. Great starter home or investment potential.
$30,000’s
284 Madison St – Well maintained 3 BR brick home. All electric Cha, approx. ¾ ac lot, nice outbuilding.
$100,000+ 125 High St – Brick 3 BR/1 BA home, detached carport. Ready to move in.
$40,000’s
531 Knox St – 3 BR/2 BA home. Over 1,600 HSF, upgrading home, quiet neighborhood. Definitely worth a look! 248 Walnut St, Dyer – 3 BR/1 BA on large lot. Over 1,500 HSF, spacious rooms, outbuildings. 306 S Trenton St – 4 BR home with large rooms and open floor plan. Beautiful classic features, CHA, fireplace. Located near downtown in quiet area.
268 W Broad – 4 BR/2.5 BA home on approx. 2 acres. Completely refurbished. Fenced at back of property for horses or pets. Ready to move in!
25 Old Dyer Yorkville Rd – Farm!!! Upgraded 3 BR/2 BA home with 2 stocked ponds, barn, pasture, shop with living quarters.
$50,000’s
358 E College St – Classic styling with modern upgrades. Large wooded backyard, garage, 3 BR/2 BA, over 1,900 htd sq ft.
SOLD
187 Scattered Acres - Brick 3BR/2BA near schools and golf course. Large open great room overlooking private patio and backyard. Immaculate condition and move-in ready!
MULTI-FAMILY 100 W Taylor St – 8 unit complex 665 N Main St – duplex 107 Hilltop St – triplex
COMMERCIAL/LAND 107 White Squirrel – Attractive 3 BR/2 BA home. Split floor plan, large backyard, carport, CHA, 7 yrs old. Fannie Mae Homepath property. Priced to sell!
532 McKnight St. - Church building. REDUCED TO $17,000 116 West St. - Large lot set up for house Stockton Davidson Rd. - 1.9 ac
The contents of the folowing units shall be sold to satisfy the Owner’s Lien on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at 9 a.m. at T&D Storage on North Main Street in Dyer: Adam Oxley - Unit #66 ACCEPTING BIDS The Gibson County Special School District will be accepting bids for the installation of a chain-link fence and paving of a playground area at Rutherford School until 1:00pm, July 7, 2014. Price quoted should be good for 60 days. For additional information and specifications contact Mark Robinson at (731) 4148415. Bids received after that day and time will be returned to the sender unopened. Gibson County Special School District reserves the right to accept the lowest and best bid. Gibson County Special School District reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Bids should be mailed or delivered to: Gibson County Special School District Attn: Chain-Link Fence or Paving Bid P.O. Box 60 130 Trenton Hwy Dyer, TN 38330
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ACCEPTING BIDS Gibson County Special School District will accepting bids for a used (pre-owned/leased) 2011 through 2013 "Ford Transit Connect Work Utility Van" until 1:00pm, Monday, July 7, 2014. Mileage is NOT to exceed 65,000 miles. For additional information contact Terry Cunningham at (731) 692-3803. Gibson County Special School District reserves the right to accept the lowest and best bid. Gibson County Special School District reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Mail or deliver bids to: Gibson County Special School DistricT Attn: Van Bid P.O. Box 60, 130 Trenton Hwy Dyer, TN 38330.
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Property Transfers Theresa L. McAbee to IThink Investments – Humboldt Gene Simmons and wife, Joyce Simmons to Aaron Edward Rowlett and Shellie Dawn Rowlett -3rd CD Lloyd Butler and wife, Charlotte Butler to Gibson County Fire Department, Brazil Station – 5th CD CitiMortgage, Inc. to Gary E. Clough – Dyer Kathy Dotson to Robert M. Chapman – 3rd CD Melinda K. Hayes, f/k/a Melinda K. Ward to Richard S. McCaskill and wife, Lorie McCaskill – Gibson Larry Johnson and Rodney Conley to Linda Jackson – Rutherford Billy Joe Powell to James Wright and Amanda Lesher – 11th CD Sharon Lee Case to James Fluck and wife, Helen Fluck – 2nd CD Wells Fargo Bank NA to Rickie L. Crabtree, Jr. – Gibson William F. Rowan to Larry E. Darby – 3rd CD Daniel Walter Lynn and wife, Regina Elizabeth Lynn to John Stovall and wife, Catherine Stovall and John Lanier and wife, Leslie Lanier – 3rd CD Annis M. Dycus to Juana Barcenas – 7th CD Samantha M. McClain and Ginger Lynn Dickerson to Bradley Pickard – 13th CD Terry Lance Reasons, II to Brandi Martz – 3rd CD Billy Raymond Barron and wife, Judith Claudette Barron to Scott H. Delle – Dyer Clark Family Holdings, LLC to Luis Antonio Delgado Bonilla and wife, Sarah Elizabeth Delgado – Medina Steven Michael High and wife, Cathy Denise High to Thomas G. Gwara, Jr. and wife, Danielle M. Gwara – Milan Benny R. Reasons to Daniel Ray Reasons – 2nd CD Sue H. Wallace, by Attorney-in-Fact, Pamela Wallace Gunnels, to Phillip Wayne Crocker – 15th CD Jerry Johnson and wife, Dawn Johnson to Brandi N. Stanfill – Milan Farmers and Merchants Bank to Lone Oak Holdings, LLC – Milan Larry D. Lewis, Denise L. Lewis and Louise Lewis to Samyann Roman and Michael Walker, Jr. Humboldt Brandon M. Hill and wife, Amy L. Hill to James E. Watson, III and wife, Micah Watson – Medina Harold Francis Gorman and Mary Kay Dykes to Timothy A. Davidson and wife, Laura C. Davidson – Medina Hale Estates, LLC to Dyer Builders – Humboldt Kay B. Hatfield, f/k/a Kay B. Coffman, to Ryan W. Jennings – Milan Tire Distributors, L.P. to Robert Taylor Nicodemus and wife, Kara Barnes Nicodemus – Humboldt Richard D. Fisher to Michael Gough and wife, Kathy Gough – Milan Billy R. Barron and wife, Judith C. Barron to Dustin Tyler Lowrance – Dyer Clark Family Holdings, LLC to Mackey L. Harrington, Jr. and wife, Sigrid Harrington – Medina Jeffrey Lynn Hayes to Cody Bell and wife, Dena Bell – Milan Dalton E. Russom and wife, Wilma B. Russom to John R. Hatfield, Jr. and wife, Alice K. Hatfield – Milan Robert M. Kassenbrock and Marcia G. Kassenbrock to RMK Assets, LLC – 9th and 10th CDs Barbara Davenport Trust to William Richardson and Kate Carlton – Milan Janice Maurine Mason and Carol Louise Dedmon to Kimberly A. Taylor – Humboldt Mary Harper Rowlett and Tiffany Harper Dodd to David Allen Dennwiddie – Trenton Kevin M. Frost and wife, Anne A. Frost to Garry Dunn and Shelia Graves – 14th CD Reba Burrough, by and through Attorney-in-Fact Benita Lynn Laney, to Tire Distributors, L.P. – 18th CD Michael P. Hansbrough
and Richard Mash to Robert Derek Norman and wife, Lyndsey Norman – 11th CD Gary D. Reed, by Attorney-in-Fact Chad Reed, to Mattie M. Perry – 3rd CD Greenfield Banking Company to Mark Drumwright – 23rd CD Mark Bessent and wife, Penny Bessent to Jason Kelley and wife, Cherie Kelley – Trenton Marie Hunter Halford to Robert Mitchael Wilkins and wife, Jane Wilkins – 10th CD Carl E. Pickler to William Howard Legens – 14th CD Charlotte Wright to Rasheda Wright – Rutherford CFNA Receivables (DE) Inc., f/k/a CitiFinancial Services, Inc. to Ray Whitwell and wife, Linda Whitwell – 13th CD Anthony Bret McMillion and wife, Jamie Marie McMillion to Joshua T. Grimes and wife, Whitney Grimes – 2nd CD Golconda LP, to Clark Family Holdings, LLC – 2nd CD Cora Tyrolt to David
Bryan Sudberry and wife, Nicole T. Sudberry – Trenton Fannie Mae, a/k/a Federal National Mortgage Association to Teresa McConnell and Heather Lamon - Trenton Margaret Peery Climer and husband, William A. Climer to Joni Marie Parrish – 21st CD Teresa Brooks Palmer and Michael Scott Palmer to Carolyn Shackelford – Trenton William A. Saulle to James B. Ward and wife, Catherine Ward – Trenton James Williamson to David Dunn – 14th CD Laurence Rubin and Ruth-Ann Rubin to John T. Langley and wife, Gina A. Langley – Humboldt Dyer Builders, Inc. to Jonathan Lee Cox and wife, Alicia N. Cox – 2nd CD Billy G. Pennington and wife, Patsy L. Pennington to Samantha Lynn Berkley – 2nd CD Car Wash USA, L.L.C. to Glenn J. Little, Jr. – Milan James Williamson to David Dunn – 14th CD
Building Permits Frontier Homes, 6 Philip Hale Road, Humboldt Roy Bolt, 247 Trenton Highway, Humboldt Larry and Barbara Alford, 88 Floyd Griffin Road, Bradford Mark Martin, 79 Yorkville Highway, Dyer Gary Maxwell, 45 Race Shop, 156 Bradford Highway, Milan Ralph Edward and Darla K. Hooten, 135 Esquire Green Road, Dyer Bret McMillion, 1 Tara Drive, Medina CE Luckey and Sons, 399 State Route 186S, Humboldt John Hudspeth, 12 Raymond Walker Road, Gibson Danny G. Smith, 193 Jim Jackson Road, Trenton Mary Sorrell Reynolds,
166 Walnut Grove Road, Rutherford Bobby Pickard, 92 Bogle Loop, Humboldt Cody Scott, 470 Highway 186S, Humboldt Kaleb Dinwiddie, Alamo Highway, Trenton Brandy Kemp – Charles Heidelberg, 224 Medina Highway, Milan Tim Adkisson, 390 Medina Highway, Milan Ray and Barbara Skiles, 3 Broadfield Manor, Trenton Tammy Gordon, 654 Gibson Road, Trenton Todd and Lindsey Ingram, 19 Tyree Loop Road, Trenton John Ragan, 35 Killen Road, Milan Ken and Karen Daves, 73 Annie Russ Road, Medina
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured by a Deed of Trust executed on July 23, 2013, by Robert Northam to Netco, Inc., Trustee, for the benefit of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, solely as nominee for Village Capital & Investment, LLC and appearing of record in Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee, in Book 978, Page 1783; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Village Capital & Investment LLC and WHEREAS, Village Capital & Investment LLC , as the holder of the Note for which debt is owed, (“Note Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Priority Trustee Services of TN, LLC, as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed or to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-5-117, not less than sixty (60) days prior to the first publication required by § 35-5-101, the notice of the right to foreclose was properly sent, if so required; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Note Holder, and that the undersigned, Priority Trustee Services of TN, LLC, Substitute Trustee, or its duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on Thursday, July 10, 2014, commencing at 12:00 p.m. at the South Door of the Gibson County Courthouse location in Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Gibson County, Tennessee, to wit: A parcel of real estate lying and being in the 21st Civil District of Gibson County, Tennessee on the west side of South Poplar Street in the City of Dyer and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at an iron pin set in the west margin of South Poplar Street, said point being Harry Leonard, Jr.’s northeast corner as described in Deed Book 122, Page 217 in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee; runs thence north 81 degrees 18 minutes 10 seconds west with Leonard’s north line 71.50 feet to an iron pin set at Thurman Echols’ southeast corner; thence north 10 degrees 16 minutes 24 seconds east with Echols’ east line 109.00 feet to an iron pin set in a chain-link fence at Thomas Jones’ southwest corner; thence south 81 degres 18 minutes 10 seconds east with Jones’ south line 71.50 feet to a spike set in the west margin of the aforementioned street; thence south 10 degrees 16 minutes 24 seconds west with said margin 109.00 feet to the beginning. Being the same property or a portion of the same property conveyed to Robert Northam by Instrument dated March 10, 2006 from Jesse Don Moore and wife, Linda Moore filed on March 17, 2006 as Document Number 72527 and in Book 883 at Page 1914 in the Gibson County Records. Commonly known as: 182 South Poplar Street, Dyer, TN 38330 Parcel Number: 061D J 01200 000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 182 S Poplar St, Dyer, TN 38330 CURRENT OWNER(S): Robert Northam The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. Substitute Trustee will only convey any interest he/she may have in the property at the time of sale. Property is sold “as is, where is.” For every lien or claim of lien of the state identified above, please be advised notice required by § 67-1-1433 (b)(1) was timely given and that any sale of the property herein referenced will be subject to the right of the state to redeem the land as provided for in § 67-1-1433(c)(1). All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. PRIORITY TRUSTEE SERVICES OF TN, LLC 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, Georgia 30329 File No.: 1R280814 Web Site: www.rcolegal.com TS#: 1R280814 FEI # 2013.01439 06/11/2014, 06/18/2014, 06/25/2014
DONATE FLOWERS - Gibson County High School FFA recently donated flowers to Dyer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center residents, including Gwendolyn Richard. Members of the FFA are Allie Johnson, Chelsea Dotson, Dale Walford, Jenny Baker and Trey Baker.
Marriages Hunter Curtis Smith of Johnson City and Emily Blaire Parks of Johnson City Brandon De Shawn Gilbert of Milan and Tamreka Renee Roberson of Milan John Steven Swaim of Trenton and Tyna Kay Ward King of Trenton Nicholas Devoski Graves, Sr. of Humboldt and Ashley Yvonne Long of Trenton Robert Lynn Sellers of Milan and Robin Denise Hughes Darnell of Milan Terrell Antron Greer of Jackson and Kenyalta Renae Chesher of Jackson Joshua Harrell Stafford of Rutherford and Melissa Jo Langston of Dyer Timothy Harold Wood of Trenton and Mary Ann Conlee Baker of Trenton Claudis Walker of Jackson and Natile Necole Boyd Lewis of Jackson
John Fuqua Kizer, Jr. of Milan and Elizabeth Elaine Hallmark of Gulf Shores, Alabama Terry Lee Buckingham of Humboldt and Debra Renae Franks Henley of Humboldt Hunter Blaine Neal of Humboldt and Ashley Marie Cross of Trenton Mills Toru Hamaguchi of Milan and Ashleigh Elizabeth Lindsey of Jackson Maurice Askew of Henderson and Tasha Nicole Webb of Henderson Joseph Timothy Terrett of Dyer and Joyce Marie Dodson Ridgeway of Dyer David Lee Zaricor, Jr. of Milan and Clarissa Ann Craig Mason of Milan Jason Logan Newman of Henderson and Robyn Jerine Chapman of Jackson Jessie James Gillis, Jr. of
Humboldt and Kitty Ann Smith Word of Humboldt Harold Gooch of Dyersburg and Candace Latral Williamson of Milan William Thomas Golden of Bradford and Judy Gay Cates Todd of Milan Timothy Isiah Adams of Humboldt and Yolanda Lashawn Cain Cole of Humboldt Jimmy Lawrence Hunt of Gibson and Yolanda Yvette Conley of Atwood Travis Gene Woods of Humboldt and Brittany Nicole Throgmorton of Huntingdon Adam Nathaniel Essary of Lavinia and Heather Nicole Simons of Lavinia William Scott Joyner of Trenton and Kayla Gail Allen of Greenfield Marc Alan Beard of Dyer and Patricia Ann Buffum McKeown of Dyer
Advertise in the TCR! We WORK for YOU! TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid in that certain Deed of Trust executed February 6, 2002, by MASHELLE CANTRELL, conveying to DOTTY JONES, Trustee, the hereinafter described property to secure SECURITY BANK, the payment of one Promissory Note of even date, in the principal amount of Seventy Three Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Two Dollars and 88/100 ($73,132.88), together with interest from date, as same appears of record in Record Book 683, Page 726, in the Register’s Office for Gibson County, Tennessee; and Security Bank, the present owner and holder of said above-described note and indebtedness secured by the said Deed of Trust, having declared the entire amount due and payable as provided in said Note and Deed of Trust and having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default, this is to give notice that I will, on Thursday, July 17, 2014, commencing at 11:00 o’clock a.m., at the south door of the Gibson County Courthouse, Trenton, Gibson County, Tennessee, in accordance with the terms and conditions of said Note and Deed of Trust, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property, to-wit: Lying and being situated in the Ninth (9th) Civil District of Gibson County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point in the east margin of Jackson Lane, which point is 594 feet south of the south margin of McKnight Street (State Route 105) and at Joes’ northwest corner; runs thence with Joes’ north boundary east 175 feet to a point in Wallace and Stuart Dunn’s west boundary; thence with Dunn’s west boundary north 146 feet to a point at grantors’ new southeast corner; runs thence with grantors’ new south boundary west 175 feet to a point in the east margin of Jackson Lane, runs thence with the east margin of Jackson Lane south 146 feet to the point of beginning. Being further identified as Tax Map 30K, Group E, Parcel 16.00, in the Tax Assessor’s Office for Gibson County, Tennessee. This property has a street address of 212 Jackson Lane, Rutherford, Tennessee, 38369. Said sale will be made subject to all current and prior years’ real estate taxes and subject to any applicable easements, including any known and unknown utility and roadway easements, and restrictions or prior liens or mortgages, if any. If the highest bidder is unable to comply with the terms of sale, I reserve the right to proceed to the next highest bidder able to comply, or to re-advertise if I so choose. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another date certain without further publication upon announcement at the time set out above. Title is believed to be good, but I will sell and convey as Trustee only. Other Interested Parties: Atlantic Credit and Finance, Inc. Buffaloe & Associates 201 4th Avenue North, Ste. 1300 Nashville, TN 37219 Discover Bank c/o Barry J. Gammons, Esq. 209 10th Ave, South, Ste. 525 Nashville, TN 37203 Comdata c/o Garner & Conner 250 High St. Maryville, TN 37084 Dotty Jones, Trustee c/o Wilkerson Gauldin Hayes Jenkins & Dedmon 112 West Court Street P.O. Box 220 Dyersburg, TN 38025
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Historical Rosenwald School’s distinguished achiever to be honored BY AL JORDON According to the ‘Achievements’ Event program chair, of Historical Rosenwald School Alumni Association, alumnae Annie M. HookerDoaks, the Association is thrilled to host and sponsor a Complimentary Commemorative Achiever/Successes Celebratory, under the theme ‘Celebrating the Careers and Successes’ Program, entitled ‘Honors Achievements/Successes’ beginning at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 5, 2014 at the Trenton Educational Center, 404 Lexington Street, Trenton. This is to honor retired
historic Rosenwald School teacher, Dr. Josie BurnettAnderson, with a ‘Lifetime Educational Achievement’ award for her over 50 years as a professional educator, teacher, and sociopsychologist family and marriage counselor, having a remarkable educational career, achievements and service to the community. Also, the association will pay special honor and tribute to her former achiever students who have attained distinguished careers, and outstanding extraordinary achievements and accomplishments. The program will include inspirational and uplifting musical and song renditions,
epic historic Rosenwald’s storied history, invocation blessing by Rev. Donald Williams, Pastor Phillip Chapel, highlighting achievements/honorees experience, achievements and accomplishments, brief testimonies for association/ colleagues, former students and followed by hospitality, socialization and refreshments to greet, meet and mingle with the honorees. This Celebratory Achievements Program is open to the public, especially encouraging the now and millennium generations (youth and young adults) faith based, businesses, educators and community organizations to come, hear, and see the preceding generations life’s and legacies results of the honorees. For more information call HRAA at 731-855-2509.
WOODMEN OF THE WORLD DONATES FLAGS - Woodmen of the World’s Gibson County field reps. Anthony Warren and Jerry Whitt donated 24 American flags to the city of Kenton for 4th of July and White Squirrel Celebration. The city of Kenton will fly the flags on poles up and down Popular Street for the week.
25-YEAR MEMBERSHIP - John Ramsey of Dyer is presented with a 25-year membership pin. Gibson County field rep. Anthony Warren congratulates John for his long membership.
PROPERTY FOR SALE The Town of Rutherford is offering the following property for sale. All properties are located within the city limits of Rutherford. Condemned houses must be demolished within 60 days of sale closing. Owners that wish to refurbish a house must purchase a building permit within 30 days and start construction within 90 days of sale closing or they must be demolished within 60 days of sale closing. Any construction must meet all County and City building codes. All properties must be cleaned up and maintained according to the Town's Municipal Code Title 13. House and lot located at 410 W. Knox Street - Approx. 1 acre The Town of Rutherford reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Sealed bids will be accepted until 3:00 July 21, 2014. Mail or deliver bids to: Town of Rutherford P.O. Box 487 206 East Main Rutherford, Tn. 38369
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FIRST TOMATOES OF THE SEASON - Peggy Peevyhouse, who lives in Reg Thompson Road in Dyer, brought in the first tomatoes of the season. This is the third year in a row that Peevyhouse has been the first to bring tomatoes to the Tri-City Reporter.
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TOP SALESPERSON - Woodmen of the World’s Gibson County field rep. Anthony Warren received a certificate from state manager Roger Anderson for earning the Woodmen field trip to New York this July. The trip was awarded to all top salespeople for the year 2013.
Gibson County 4-H members support Operation Troop Aid for service project BY DEBORAH SEWARD, M.S. 4-H members pledge to lend their hands to larger service in order make our communities, country and the world a better place. During the month of July, Gibson County 4-H members will lend a helping hand by supporting
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The mission of Operation Troop Aid is to make a positive difference and inspire deployed U.S. service members by letting them know America stands with them. OTA provides care packages for our deployed U.S. service members. On Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at the Food Rite Grocery Store in Trenton from 11 a.m.to 1:30 p.m., 4-H members will be collecting donations for OTA to help pay for the shipping of packages to the men and women who work to make sure our country is
protected. For showing your support with a donation of $5 or more, you will receive an Operation Troop Aid wristband. Your help is needed, so please come out and help Gibson County 4-H members as they lend a hand to our country. The University of Tennessee and Tennessee State University Extension Services offer equal opportunities in programs and employment. Please contact the Gibson County Extension office at 731855-7656 for comments or inquiries.
PUBLIC NOTICE A public hearing is scheduled Monday, July 14, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Dyer City Hall, 105 South Main Street, Dyer, Tennessee. The purpose of this meeting is to consider rezoning a parcel belonging to Marcus Yoder located in the 21st Civil District and on US Hwy 45 W, bounded on the west side by US Hwy 45 W, on the south side by Thompson Lane, and on the east side by North Main Street, and further described as Tax Map 47, Parcel 011.08, from R-2 (Residential) to B-1 (Business). Nathan Reed, City Recorder
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Mann to present play from page 1
MORRIS HONORED FOR DEDICATED SERVICE - During the June 9 Dyer city board meeting, city officials honored Captain Roy Morris (center) for his 51 years of service to the Dyer Fire Department. The city honored him with a plaque, presented by Mayor Chris Younger (left), and a resolution for his years of dedication. Fire Chief Rogar Worrell (right)presented him with his helmet. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
City of Dyer receives from page 1 Attorney to open Police Department Renovation Bids. One bid was received from Chris Johnson Construction for $29,368 without the additional metal building; the cost with the building was $48,618. Gilliland made a motion to accept the bid. The motion was approved. Gilliland made a motion to award the bid to Chris Johnson Construction for $29,368. The motion failed with Baker, Gilliland, and Johnson voting yes and Reed, Oliver, Barron, Gathings, and Williamson voting no. Building Committee Chair Gilliland asked that the project be bid again, this time making clear that bidders have the option to include or exclude the metal rear building. Bids will be opened at a building committee meeting to be held before the next regular board meeting. A motion was made by Baker to adopt Resolution 2014-207, a Resolution Honoring Roy C. Morris for his 51 Years of service to the Dyer Fire Department. City Recorder Nathan Reed read the text of the bill aloud. The motion carried with all ayes. All present stood and applauded Mr. Morris. Fire Chief Roger Worrell asked for the board’s approval to purchase a computer for training purposes for the fire department. A motion was made by Baker to approve the purchase of a computer for the fire department for $500. The motion was approved. City Recorder Reed informed the board that the city had recently been deeded several properties from the county. Some offers have already been received on these properties. Reed will advertise the sale of these properties and ask for any objections. Wastewater Superintendent William Caton asked the
board to approve the purchase of polymer for the wastewater plant at a cost of $705. A motion was made Williamson to approve the purchase of polymer for $705. The motion was approved/ Caton also informed the board that the 45 lift station needed some repairs that would likely cost between $600-$700. This is an urgent repair. Williamson made a motion to approve up to $800 for repairs to the 45 lift station. Public Safety Committee Chair Baker informed the board that the sale of the police cars has been completed. Baker made a motion to apply the $15,569 received from the sale of the surplus police cars to the police car note. The motion was approved. Water and Sewer Committee Chair Williamson said that the Mission system has already prevented some potentially costly overflows and errors including a malfunction at the bar screen. During the heavy rains after hours, personnel were able to deactivate the aerators remotely. Street and Maintenance Committee Chair Johnson stated that the city’s oldest John Deere tractor is in the shop. The front bearing needs to be replaced. The cost of repair will be approximately $1,800. Johnson made a motion to authorize up to $1,800 for repair to the John Deere Tractor. The motion was approved. Johnson also informed the board that one of the 2001 street department trucks is down with a bad oil pump and a damaged engine. The motor is slightly more than a year old; consequently, the warranty is expired. The cost of a motor is approximately $4,000. The street superintendent is collecting prices. Johnson also stated that
Kevin Hurley and Tyler Landrum have been employed with the city for more than a year and have been model employees. Johnson made a motion to increase Hurley and Tyler’s hourly pay by $0.50. The motion was approved.. Finance and Administration Committee Chair Baker asked for a budget meeting on Monday the 16th at 6:00 p.m. Public Safety Committee Chair Baker announced a reception to honor Mr. Roy Morris for his 51 years of service to the Dyer Fire Department on Sunday afternoon, June 22 from 2:00 to 4:00. A motion as made by Johnson to approve PO 7948 to Higdon Electric for $2,200 for Mission System Installation at the Water Plant. The motion was approved. Barron made a motion to approve PO 7949 to Higdon Electric for $850 for repair to the ballfield lights. The motion was approved.. Johnson made a motion to approve PO 7947 to Area Wide Communications for $1,100 for Fire Department pagers. The motion was approved. A motion was made by Barron to approve PO 7937 to American Development Corp. for $472.50 for water and wastewater chemicals. The motion was approved. Barron made a motion to approve PO 7917 to American Development Corp. for $457.50 for water and wastewater chemicals. The motion was approved. Johnson made a motion to approve PO 7920 to American Development Corp. for $522.50 for water and wastewater chemicals. The motion was approved. The motion to pay the general accounts was made by Gilliland. The motion was approved.
Hooper will have booth at DSC Arts & Crafts in the Park
HOOPER WILL BE AT DSC ARTS & CRAFTS IN THE PARK - Shirley Hooper displays some the items tht will be available at her booth at the DSC Arts & Crafts in the Park.
Shirley Hooper of Rutherford will have a booth at the Dyer Station Celebration Arts & Crafts in the Park on July 4th. Hooper will have a variety of crocheted items to sell and will also have free water at her booth. “I learned to crochet from my mother years and years ago. When I realized I could make something pretty, it opened up a whole new world for me. I crochet instead of watching tv to relax,” said Hooper. Hooper will have afghans, baby blankets, pot holders, boas and hangers with croched pads on the corners that will prevent creases in clothing. She has items in all different colors including red, white and blue items appropriate for the 4th of July celebration Hooper is retired and in addition to crocheting she writes New Hope Baptist Church news for The TriCity Reporter.
graduating. While he was still a student at GCHS in the Interpretive History class he came up with the idea for a play about a frontier family. He went to work on his idea and actually wrote a play, entitled ‘Frontier Family.’ A few years later, while dropping his sister off at school one day, he got the idea; “what if I turned the play I wrote into an outdoor show?” Mann is turning his idea into a reality and will be bringing his talent back home to his alma mater to direct a one-time performance of his play, ‘Frontier Family’ on the grounds of the Pioneer Homeplace on Friday, June 27th at 7:30 p.m. He describes the play as drama with a few comedic scenes. “I asked Mr. Hughes and Mr. Ramsey if I could do it and they said yes. The cast has been practicing since May,” said Mann. The play, which takes place around 1811-1812, is centered around the Wilkinson family who has lived on the homestead for a few years when Isaac, the father, played by Will Redford, turns to drinking.
The farm is going to waste due to his drinking problem, so the family comes together to try to get him to stop drinking and become a better father. The family invites Aunt Victoria Broster played by Linda Vaugh to come and help. Victoria and Isaac don’t like each other. They are like ‘daylight’ and ‘dark.’ Other characters are mother Josephine played by Mary Hicks, eldest son Peter played by Jacob London, daughters Constance and Beatrice played by Maddie Abbott and Alex Kail and youngest son Bartholomew
played by Luke Kail. The actors are from Gibson County and the surrounding area. Secondary cast members are Susan Fitzgerald, Austin Cloyd, Peggy Ann Murray, Kayla Sheetz, who plays Peter’s love interest, and Eli McCaig who plays Rev. Uriah River. Lannie Poteet, Jr. is the assistant director. Mann is presenting the play to the public free of charge. They will be accepting donations for the Relay For Life. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a night of family entertainment.
DIRECTORS - Lawson Mann (left), author and director of the play ‘Frontier Family,’ will present his play on Friday, June 27th at the GCHS Pioneer Homeplace. Lannie Poteet, Jr. (right) is the assistant director.
‘FRONTIER FAMILY’ CAST MEMBERS – Members of the cast of ‘Frontier Family’ are Linda Vaughn, Kayla Sheetz, Jacob London, Alex Kail, Luke Kail, Mary Hicks, and Eli McCaig.
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Gibson County Litter Grant Essay Scholarship Contest Awards ceremony held at courthouse Wednesday
WINNING ESSAY - Milan High School senior Eric Yates (third from left) was the winner in this year’s Anti-Litter Program for Gibson County. Yates, who will be attending the University of Tennessee Martin this fall, is presented a $1000 check for his winning entry by Holly Grant, and Jo Bowles, (left) the program’s education coordinators. Joining them in the presentation held at the Courthouse Wednesday was Gibson County Sheriff Chuck Arnold. The Sheriff’s Dept. administers the grant. Other winners were (not pictured) Hope Siler, who plans to attend Belmont University, second place, $500; and a tie for third, Taylor Roberts and Austin Brewer who received $250 each.
It Takes a Village by Eric Yates Webster’s Dictionary de¿nes litter as any trash, waste paper, or garbage lying scattered about. Personally, I believe that litter is any form of negative human waste in the environment. Litter is a serious problem in the United States and even here in Gibson County. It can come in many forms from trash discarded by motorists to old tires left on the side of the road. Litter is everywhere. While it may be hard to end litter altogether, we can minimize the amount of litter if we work together as a community. We must be creative and vigilant in order to be successful. Causes of Litter There are many different aspects to the litter problem, but ultimately people are to blame. According to Cure Litter, Live Strong, 75 percent of people have admitted to littering in the past ¿ve years. Littering Is Wrong Too. org states that individuals under 30 are more likely to litter than those who are older. One of the most common sources of litter is paper waste. “Americans now use about 31.5 million tons of printing and writing paper each year, meaning 660 pounds per person, which requires 535 million trees (Green).” Eighty percent of all discarded paper winds up in a land¿ll, where it degrades and produces methane gas. Almost 50 percent of school waste is related to paper usage (Green). Ultimately, to end littering, we must begin educating young people about its rami¿cations. Costs of Litter The United States spends $11.5 billion annually to clean up litter (Cure). Businesses take on the ¿nancial burden to the tune of about $9 billion, leaving the government, schools,
and private organizations to bear the remaining costs. However, the costs of litter are not only limited to ¿nancial impacts. Litter affects property values, has an environmental impact, and encourages more litter (Keep). Solutions I believe that one of the most effective ways to reduce littering in our community is to address the problem within our school districts. By educating students early to the negative impacts that littering has on our community and teaching them to be good stewards of our resources, we can change the mindset about littering. I believe that schools can be our ¿rst line of defense when combatting litter. I propose that every school create paper reduction/recycle policies to govern paper usage within the school. Something as simple as installing print counter software on school networks could drastically decrease the number of wasted prints that occur each day in a school setting. Students would be allotted a speci¿c number of prints for the month. By limiting the capabilities of students to print, it would cause them to be more mindful of only printing that which is necessary. In addition to limiting student prints, staff members could also be allocated a speci¿c number of prints or copies for the month with the same effect. Schools could also have a recycled paper box, allowing students and staff to use paper that is printed only on one side for some other purpose. In addition to paper recycling, schools could reuse other items in an effort to reduce waste. Each year during prom season, decorations are ordered that are often discarded after the big event. If schools were to repurpose decorations from previous proms or recycle materials used in other areas, it would decrease the amount of waste. Most of our area
high schools have vending machines located within their buildings. Every school should have trash cans that are designated for aluminum throughout their buildings. Schools could even turn a pro¿t from recycling by turning in the aluminum cans at a recycling center. An old Swahili proverb states that it takes a village to raise a child. I believe that to change the littering epidemic in our country, it will take a village. It is not a task that one can undertake alone. However, it must start somewhere. Change must begin in small incremental ways in order to eventually grow into large measures. Stopping litter must begin with me, in my school, in my community.
Essay Contest The Gibson County Litter Grant Program recently held an Essay Contest which was open to all high school seniors in the county. Applicants were to write an essay on antilitter. The essays were judged by experts in the ¿eld of recycling and waste management and an English professor. Out of all the essays received, four winners were chosen. First place winner received a $1000 college scholarship. Second place winner received $500 and third place winners (a tie) received $250 each. First place winner, Eric Yates, a recent graduate of Milan High School, plans to attend the University of Tennessee, Martin in the fall. Second place winner Hope Siler, a Gibson County High School senior, will be entering Belmont University. Gibson County High School seniors Taylor Roberts and Austin Brewer received $250 each. The Gibson County Litter Program is sponsored by the Tennessee Department of Transportation. For more information, contact LaNita VanDyke at the Gibson County mayor’s of¿ce.
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