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TRI-CITY REPORTER WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2014
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PREPARING FOR SEASON - Members oF the Gibson County High School Marching Pioneers completed their annual band camp last week. The title of this years field show is ‘Uninvited.’ See page 14 for more photos. (Photo by Maureen Crews)
GCHS Marching Pioneers all set for new field show BY SHARON LEE The 2014 Gibson County Marching Pioneers have completed their annual two-week band camp and have successfully set their new show; ‘Uninvited.’ Director Jeremy Tate, Assistant Directors Calyn Evans and Wesley Brockman and a highly qualified staff instructed the students in marching techniques, music rehearsals, drill setting,
equipment work and all other aspects of what it takes to learn this highly energetic show. The band will host their annual Preview Night August 21st at 6:30 p.m. in the new GCHS Stadium. Everyone is invited to attend this performance! There will also be a hot dog/hamburger supper if you would like to purchase an advance ticket from any band member. Everyone is welcome to attend whether or not you stay for the supper. Wilson Fesmire
Wayne Morris
Morris seeks re-election see page 2
Gary Baker
Baker seeks position see page 3
Gibson County voters turn out for early voting BY APRIL JACKSON Voters are on the roll in Gibson County with 389 voting early Friday and 98 voting early Saturday. Early voting continues at the Gibson County Courthouse until August 2. The regular election is Thursday, August 7. All county commissioners and the county mayor positions are on the ballot this year.Three county commissioner positions are open in the Medina area’s District 1. Stephen L. Hughes, Eric Egbert and incumbent Nelson Cunningham are running unopposed. In the Humboldt area, there are five districts, District 2 through District 5. In District 2, incumbent commissioner Marvin Sikes is challenged by Larry Overstreet. In Districts 3, 4 and 5, Michael Longmire, Lenford Carr and Nelson McLin, respectively, are running unopposed. All are incumbents. District 6, in the Gibson area, will have a race between incumbent Bruce Williams and Donna Bivens. In District 7, between Humboldt and Trenton, voters will choose between Jason Tubbs and J.D. Dudley as their next commissioner. District 8, a large district in the southwest portion of the county, will have a race between Kevin ‘Moose’ Morgan and Terry Morgan. Both are running to replace retiring commissioner Valess Stults. In District 9, west of Trenton, Larry Kimery is unopposed.
In District 10, the Trenton area, has two positions for commissioners. Incumbent Robin Summers is unopposed for position 1. Both Lynn Cole and Chris Davey are running for position 2. Between Milan and Trenton, in District 11, voters will choose between incumbent Wayne Morris and challenger Lynn Nance for position 1. Both Joe C. Aitken Sr. and Rickey Locke are running for position 2. The Milan area includes Districts 12 through 15. District 12’s incumbent commissioner Bobby Cotham is running unopposed. District 13’s Mark Flake, also an incumbent, is unopposed. Kenny Carmichael is challenging incumbent Leon Smith is District 14. Don McEwen is the only candidate running in District 15. In the northwest area of the county including Rutherford, District 16 has two positions. Dusty Emerson and Todd Littleton are vying for county commissioner there in position 1. Tony Pillow is running for position 2 and he is unopposed. In District 17, in the Bradford area, incumbent Keith Steele is challenged by Melissa Simmons. North of Bradford and east of Dyer, in District 18, incumbent Coy Yergin is challenged by Tiffany Doyle. In District 19, Dyer and the surrounding area, two positions are open. Incumbent commissioner Cody Childress is running unopposed in position 1. Incumbent Commissioner see page 3
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Dyer board discusses upcoming grant options The City of Dyer Board of Mayor and Alderpersons discussed upcoming grant opportunities in regular session, Monday, July 14, 2014. Those present were Mayor Chris Younger, Alderpersons Judy Baker, Richard Reed, Belinda Oliver, Bitsy Gilliland, Joe Gathings, Robert Johnson, and Marilyn Williamson; Alderman Michael Barron was absent. The City Attorney, Brandon Newman was present.
After approving the minutes of the June 23 and June 30 meeting, Mayor Younger introduced Randy Nelson from Nelson Community Development and David Smith from A2H. Nelson and Smith discussed grant opportunities including TDOT transportation grants that could be for sidewalk and landscaping improvements downtown. Nelson explained that the grant is an 80/20 split; Smith later explained that
due to limitations on which expenses may be reimbursed, the grant is practically closer to 50/50. Smith also mentioned LPRF (parks) grant funds that might be available. Smith recommended a ‘Master Plan’ that would incorporate different grant phases including TDOT and LRPF grants. Mayor Younger informed the board that the contracts for the upcoming CDBG Sewer project were signed
Yergin seeks re-election Coy Yergin is seeking re-election for County Commissioner, District 19, which covers the rural communities of the Good Luck, Lonoke and Laneview. His 32 years of service in this position began in 1982. Yergin, a widower, is a farmer and has been all his life. He has two children and he and one son, a grandson and his brother operate the family’s farm. He has lived in the Lonake/Walnut Grove community his whole life. “I’m very interested in
the rural communities and having representation for the rural areas,” said Yergin. As a Commissioner, Yergin serves on the ambulance committee (25 years), the road committee and the fire and rescue committees. He is also a member of the Gibson County Fair Board committee. “I’ve always tried to serve the community and my constituents to the best of my ability and to keep tax rates as low as possible. Gibson County has the lowest tax
rates in the state of Tennessee and I hope to continue that. The county has a Triple A bond rating and the best tax rate. The fund balance in the county general fund is ample to keep the county operating,” added Yergin. “I always try to do what is best for the people I represent and the county. I appreciate the opportunity to have served you for so many years and would appreciate your continued support in the upcoming election,” said Yergin.
Management Committee, County Correctional Complex Committee, Legislative Committee, Juvenile Court Committee and the County Airport Board. “I, myself, take no credit but the good people on these committees do an awesome job in taking care of county business,” Morris said. Attracting jobs and industries to Gibson County is a priority to Morris. County business and its operations must work well and above board for all its citizens, he said. Morris and wife, Brenda, live in the Moore’s Chapel community. He is the
manager of the floor covering department at Anderson Furniture and Floor Covering in Trenton, where he has worked for the past 50 years. Morris was first appointed to the commission in 2003 when former commissioner J.B. Howell stepped down for health reasons. Morris previously served 18 years on the Trenton School District Board of Education. Morris said he would appreciate the vote and support of the citizens of District 11 in the upcoming election, August 7. He is running for Position 1 in the district.
Morris announce his candidacy for re-election Wayne Morris is announcing his candidacy for re-election as Gibson County commissioner representing the communities of Moore’s Chapel, Cades, Concord and rural areas into Skullbone and east Gibson County. Morris is a resident of Moore’s Chapel and has served on the county commission since November, 2003. Morris said he believes in hard work and is dedicated to the betterment of the county for all its citizens. He is active on several committees that oversee county operations including Fire, Rescue and Emergency
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the week previous. This grant is to install curedin-place piping in existing sewer lines. The process will prevent rainwater and drain water from entering sewer lines and the sewer plant. The contractor will begin around July 28 when they will clean out the lines and inspect them with a camera system. The lining process should begin the first week in September, and should be complete by October 26. Mayor Younger reported that the HVAC unit for the boardroom area at city hall had been replaced at the cost of approximately $4,700. Mayor Younger updated the board on the status of the THDA housing grant. The grant will provide approximately $250,000 in
repairs for local residents. The mayor has had many questions about this grant. Based on the timeline provided by the grant administrator, a public meeting will be held for information about the grant in September, applications may be accepted during October – all of which will be advertised and promoted. Construction likely won’t begin until June of 2015. Mayor Younger reported that Northwest has received some funding cuts and will reduce its portion of meals-onwheels driver Mrs. Elizabeth Wade’s monthly salary by $25. Bonnie Tuck, program director at Northwest, stated that Wade is an excellent employee. Mayor Younger asked the board to increase the city’s portion of Wade’s
monthly salary by $25 to make up for the cut from Northwest. Johnson made a motion to increase the city’s portion of Elizabeth Wade’s salary by $25 per month. The motion was approved. Mayor Younger scheduled a meeting with a representative from C.I. Thornburg for July 15 at 10 a.m. to discuss AMR options for meter reading. In Department Reports Fire Chief Roger Worrell reported that the officers of the Dyer Fire Department met to review applications to fill two open positions on the fire department. Worrell relayed the recommendation that Jacob Blackburn, age 21, of East College Street be hired. He applied at age 18 and see page 12
after a recessed meeting in June failed to produce an approved budget. “Same song, second verse,” said Shelton. Employee raises Raises for the more than 200 county employees were needed, Shelton said noting that Gibson County employees had only had a 4-percent raise total in the last three years. Social security cost of living raises in the same period totaled 6.8-perecent. The county funded raises of 4-percent, adding the funds to the respective departments’ line item to be administered by the county official at the head of the department. Elected officials raises aren’t included in this because their raises are controlled by the state. Most county elected officials will net a 4.6-percent raise. Jumpstart Scholarships Jumpstart scholarships of $250 will be awarded on a first come-first serve basis with online signup, explained Julie Allen Burke, on behalf of the Workforce Development Committee.
But the scholarships will be assigned to a certain number per county school, based on the senior class enrollment at each school. Higher enrollment will net more scholarships. Along with a boost for local education, the scholarship program will be a valuable marketing tool for industrial recruitment, Burke said. “Some counties have been doing this for 15 years,” said Mayor Tom Witherspoon. The one-time commitment to fund the scholarships will be brought back to the commissioners each year. Scholarships will be paid by the county to the colleges directly. The student must be accepted to one of the colleges in a county contiguous to Gibson County, thus strengthening the entire area. Commissioners not returning Commissioners Valess Stults, Butch Shelton, Jimmy Copous, Melvin Morris, Allen Leitherland, Greg Stone and Jim Overall are not running for re-election August 7.
County approves raises BY APRIL G. JACKSON County employees applauded the approval of the county budget at the meeting of Gibson County’s legislative body July 14. A 4-percent fund hike for raises in each county department was included in the budget, which was approved 24-1. Also included in the budget is $25,000 in funds for the Gibson County Jumpstart scholarship. One hundred students will each receive $250 annually. Budget deficit The budget is actually a deficit budget but officials say the projected fund balance will offset the deficit. The county budget include revenues of $14.9 million and expenses of $15.4 million, which is an almost $500,000 deficit. The projected fund balance is $5.3 million for July next year and the county also has more funds on hand than previously, said budget committee chairman Butch Shelton. He presented the budget July 14 for a second time
SPEAKING OF DRUGS
Fighting drugs successfully requires more than just talking about it and making a few undercover drug buys. It requires a comprehensive strategy addressing the full scope of the problem. Chuck Arnold knows that! That’s why he has: • Stressed the importance of drug education by returning the D.A.R.E. Program to schools and adding School Resource Officers crossed trained in drug education. Placed emergency police radios in principals offices so when seconds count law enforcement can communicate directly with school officials. • Supported and participated in numerous drug enforcement operations across the area as well as drug education presentations in local schools. • Served as the guest speaker for area schools Mock Crash programs. • Fully funded and provided a full time agent to the local drug task force for seven straight years along with K-9 support. Chuck Arnold has been fighting the drug war on all fronts and with your help he will continue to do so. And as he does he is also “Keeping Gibson County Safe”!
Let’s re-elect Chuck Arnold
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County funds charities BY APRIL JACKSON The Patterson Training and Rehabilitation Center saw its donation from the Gibson County government double last week during the county budget process. After hearing of a donor who pledged to give $10 to $1 for any money over the pre-budgeted $12,375, commissioners voted to double that amount to $24,750. Patterson received the most of any of the 11 non-profits. Second in highest funding was the Humboldt Area Rescue Squad at $7,500. Other charities getting county funds during the budget process last week include West Tenn. Hearing and Speech, $1,500; Work Evaluation Center, $1,500; Star Center, $750; Imagination Library, $1,500; Gibson Co. Sports Banquet, $500; Nite Lite Theatre, $500; Dyersburg State Community College, $2,500; Humboldt Education
Center, $2,500; and Tom & O.E. Stigall Ethnic Library and Museum, $2,500. In other action, a new board of health was appointed. Among those named to the Gibson County Board of Health are Jim Williams, MD; Eddie Sturgeon, a pharmacist; Robert Patrick, a dentist; Ginny Baker, RN; Eddie Pruett, director of GCSSD; Marilyn Goodman, Milan SSD; Dan Black, director of BSSD; and Versie Hamlett, director of Humboldt City Schools. Two, Beverly Youree and Don Farmer, who are currently serving on the Regional Library Board, were reappointed to that board. Reports County attorney Floyd Flippin reported there are no pending lawsuits. Commissioner Larry Kimery reported the Gibson County Correctional Complex had a 4-percent budget surplus
and the sheriff’s department had a 3-percent surplus, with both coming in under budget at the end of the fiscal year. County airport manager Robert Lockard reported activity at the Gibson County Municipal Airport had picked up with more local companies using their services. Commissioner Bruce Williams reported on the Gibson County Fire Department and Emergency Management. The fire department has been working the Gibson County Water District to qualify for a lower ISO rating which could affect homeowners’ insurance rate, with some getting reduced rates. Any reduction in rates would begin in December, 2014. Commissioner Sandy Moss, during the report on the tourism committee, noted Gibson County Lake had the 3rd largest crappie fishery in the state.
Fesmire anounces candidacy for constable Wilson Fesmire is announcing his candidacy for Constable for District 16 and 19 of Gibson County. “The districts cover Yorkville, Dyer, Rutherford, and Kenton, from the Dyer County line and east to the Obion River, or there about. There are two constable spots open for this race and five men running for these two spots,� said Fesmire. Fesmire was born and raised in Dyer. Dyer has always been his home, even when he was based, with the airlines, in places like Anchorage, Alaska, Memphis, New York, Detroit, Michigan and Las Vegas, Nevada. He graduated from Bethel (College) University in 1970. Immediately after college he joined the United States Air force and piloted the C-130 in the Vietnam conflict,
mainly flying to Cambodia, Loas and Burma. He then spent two years stationed in Hawaii with the 6594 Test Group. He then went to Little Rock, Air Force Base as aC-130 instructor pilot. After the Air Force, Fesmire was hired as a pilot for Braniff International Airways then Northwest Airlines, where he retired as a Boing 747 Captain flying over a large part of the world. “I graduated from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Orofino, New Mexico and became a Federal Flight Deck Officer under the Department of Homeland Security,� said Fesmire. “I was a fully qualified reserve deputy sheriff in Gibson County for about 10 years. During this time I patrolled by myself and flew
the sheriff of two counties looking for drugs,� added Fesmire. Fesmire is married to Pat London Fesmire and together they have three children and one grandchild, Abigail Swims. “Pat and I live on our farm one mile west of Dyer and attend the Methodist Church in Dyer. I started farming my farm in the 70’s to the present and was one of the first three farmers to ‘no-till’ soybeans in Gibson County. I have a small airplane that could be used to support the Sheriff’s Department if a child was missing or abducted. It could also be used if they were searching the outside for suspected criminals or an escaped convict,� said Fesmire. “I would sincerely appreciate your vote for constable,� added Fesmire.
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Gibson Co. from page 1 Sandra Moss is challenged by Gary Baker in position 2. Voters will also decide who will be the next sheriff, juvenile judge, county trustee and chancellor this election. Constables will be chosen. Republican and Democratic state primaries are also on the ballot for Governor, U.S. Senate, and the U.S. and Tennessee House of Representatives. Several judicial retentions are also on the ballot.
Baker seeks position Gary Baker is announcing his candidacy to represent the Dyer community as Gibson County Commissioner for District 19, Position 2. “I believe our county governmentrequiresattention to sound stewardship of taxes and resources, managed to enhance economic development and the quality of life. In the footsteps of our Founding Fathers, we must be guided by spiritual leadership, dedicated to basic tenants of our US and Tennessee Constitutions,� said Baker. Baker offers his
experience as a civilian with the US Navy and US Army over 30 years combined. His service in the US Army Reserves included Vietnam during seven years of active duty. These careers have enlarged his perspectives, seeing things differently. He has lived in 10 states plus had tours in Germany and Korea. Having recently retired as a quality assurance specialist at Milan, he is active in the Dyer Golden Agers, First Baptist Church, is a volunteer at the Dyer Nursing Home, and is a member of the new chapter of the Woodmen of
the World in Dyer. Baker and his wife Jeanne have one daughter, Jen and two granddaughters. “They inspire my concerns for the greater Dyer community. We need to address issues effecting quality of life for our younger and older citizens. I will seek your concerns and take then to the county level,� said Baker “I urge all voters to use their opportunity to vote. Look for Gary Baker on your ballot. Early voting is in-progress until August 2nd; or vote on August 7th,� added Baker.
Lannom is candidate for GCSSD school board Tom Lannom is announcing his candidacy for the position of District 3 Gibson County Special School District Trustee. He has resided in the Dyer community for 32 years. He and his wife Brandy have been married for 19 years and are blessed with three daughters, Erin, Avery, and Ashton. He is employed with Harber Laman Ancillaries as the corporate therapy director, and Brandy is a dental hygienist assistant at Premier Dental Center. They
are active members at Trenton church of Christ. “I have been active in the Dyer School PTO for the past 12 years serving as president for seven years. I have also been serving on the school’s Parent Advisory Council (PAC) for the past four years. I have been involved with the Dyer youth baseball and softball league for the past 19 years both as a coach and in a leadership position. I believe in a strong education, which will in turn make for stronger
communities. I believe in supporting our school system because they have accepted a very important task in the education of our children. I am proud of the school system we have because of the teachers and administration we have in our schools. Serving as a trustee will allow me an opportunity to learn more and help provide a quality education for all of our children in the Gibson County Special School District,� said Lannom.
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Insight & Opinion
In defense of marriage
Clayburn Peeples reports: I’ve been dealing with criminals and crime, in one way or another, for 43 years, first in the army, then as a college professor of criminal justice, then as a prosecutor and finally as a judge, and one of the things I have noticed, over and over, is that what the vast majority of the accused men, and women, with whom I come in contact hold in common is this; with few exceptions, they all have been single. Jesus is Coming Soon
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They may have had children; they may have been cohabiting with someone; they may have been previously married, but at the time they got into trouble with the law, the vast majority were not in any sort of stable family relationships. I’ve known for decades now that one of the very best predictors of whether or not a young man standing before the court will return to crime again is whether or not he has a stable, or even a semi stable, home to return to. I have also noticed that a disproportionate number of defendants I see in court, again both male and female, grew up in families without father figures in them. My observations over the years, however, are what social scientists refer to as “anecdotal evidence,”
accurate perhaps, but not reliable enough to be accepted as factual or authoritative. But recently, a wealth of research has become available regarding the effects of marriage, on both criminal activity and society at large as well, and it turns out that, on average, people growing up in traditional, mother/father families have better lives in virtually all respects, than those who don’t. This is important not just for individuals, but for our larger society as well, because we all pay, in all sorts of ways, for the pathologies caused by the breakdown of marriage in America. How broken down is the institution of marriage in America today? Well, 50 years ago, when Lyndon Johnson’s Great Society initiative declared war on poverty, 93% of all children born in the United States were born to married parents. By the year 2010, that number had fallen to 60%, and it is still dropping. Not surprisingly, all the social dysfunctions that go along with single parenthood are rising. What are some of them? Well perhaps most
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significantly, this breakdown has plunged millions and millions of children into poverty, but that’s only part of the problem. Consider these frightening facts: of the more than 80 means tested welfare programs our government runs to provide money, services, medical care and such to poor and low income people, 3/4’s of it goes to single-parent families. On average, the government spends about $30,000 per year for each single-parent family in the country. You do the math. But the financial costs to the government, astronomical as they are, are small compared to the personal tragedies generated by our present culture of non-marriage. Let’s start with the kids. Children from single-parent homes are twice as likely to be arrested for juvenile crimes, twice as likely to be treated for emotional and behavioral problems, twice as likely to be suspended or expelled from school and one third more likely to drop out of school before graduation. Want to lower the crime rate? The Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency reports that the most reliable indicator of violent crime in a community is the proportion
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of fatherless families living there. Children who grow up outside of marriage are more likely to lie, steal, damage property, use alcohol and illegal drugs, assault other children and skip school than are other children. Kids who grow up with married parents, on the other hand, make better grades, are more likely to stay in school and go to college, and just as importantly, get a job. But even more significant than that is that they are also more likely to get married themselves and perpetuate a cycle of work and health and civic responsibility, rather than one of poverty. Children of single parents on the other hand, even as adults, have higher rates of divorce, work at lower wage jobs, and abuse their children more often. They are three times more likely to wind up in jail by age 30 and twice as likely to have unwed pregnancies.
We have everything to gain by promoting and strengthening the institution of marriage in this country, and so much to lose, as we have tragically seen, by failing to do so. Restoring marriage levels to their 1960 rates for example, would reduce child poverty in this country by nearly a third, taking more than three million children off the poverty rolls. Maybe it’s time to call single-parenting what it is, a bomb that has fallen across our country, shattering the hopes and dreams of millions of children and their families and damaging the lives of everyone else in the process. We live in a time when the government wants to tell us how to run just about every aspect of our lives. Maybe they should start promoting marriage and condemning, rather than condoning, single-parenting. Somebody better, because it’s killing our country.
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Tennessee becoming known as an abortion destination There is a growing awareness across our state that some balance is needed with regard to the practice of abortion in Tennessee. As result of a wrongly decided ruling by our state Supreme Court, the people have been silenced and our ability to regulate abortion has been removed. Because other states throughout the southeast have stronger restrictions on abortion than Tennessee, we have become a destination for the practice. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, Tennessee is the third leading abortion
destination in the percentage of abortions performed on women and girls residing in another state. Today one of four abortions in Tennessee is sought by a woman who lives someplace else. Is this how we want our state to be known? Worse still, do we want to risk the possibility that our own state tax dollars might be required by the same courts to fund elective abortions? Please join me in restoring the right of Tennesseans to decide these matter for ourselves: vote yes on Amendment 1 this fall. Christy Skelton
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Community Living Keely Mill By Diane Hamlin Our Sunday school hour began with everyone standing and singing the hymn ‘Heaven Came Down’ and ‘Glory Filled My Soul.’ Keith Hamlin opened the adult class in prayer before doing a good job teaching us our lesson ‘Hope of New Worship’ from Ezekiel 43. We show appropriate reverence to God when we humbly respond to Him in worship. Shirley King closed us in prayer. Our Sunday morning worship hour began with Elaine Fields playing the piano and Mike Fields and the church choir leading us in our offertory hymn ‘When We All get to Heaven.’ Keith Hamlin opened us in prayer. Bro. Steve welcomed everyone and made our announcements. We had a time of reciting our new Bible verse and lifting up our praise reports. We all enjoyed the many hugs and handshakes that were shared during our time of meet and greet with our church family and our visitors. We thank the Lord for our visitors.
Ms. Annie Hamm and her daughter Frances joined us for our services. Christy Skelton led in prayer over these two special ladies. We were excited to have Ms. Nancy Margadonna back with us. Bro. Steve led in prayer over our worship hour. The church choir led the congregation in the hymn ‘All the Way My Saviour Leads Me.’ Bro. Steve blessed us with our special music as he sang The Anchor Holds. Children’s church was dismissed to Jennifer Fields. We welcomed our Gideon speaker Dr. Ray Adams. He spoke to us about how we can make a difference by praying for and supporting The Gideons International. Together we have the ability to truly reach the world by the distributing of God’s Word. Bro. Steve dismissed services in prayer as the hymn ‘Have Thine Own Way, Lord’ was sung. Read your Bibles, pray and rejoice in the Lord always.
North Union Steve McGregor opened Sunday School with news of Chad Murray being in hospital. Many prayer requests were offered and to name a few were Bubba Shields, Frank Allen, Shirley Graves. Happy Birthday wishes were sung to Jimmy Winters. He and Lavera are also celebrating their wedding anniversary this week. On July 26 the church folks will be cleaning and getting ready for our revival. Jan Baucom has got our library about ready and folks can start reading the books. Sunday night the 27th church will start at 6 o’clock and a pot luck meal is planned following church services. On Tuesday night the youth will have pizza before services. Monday thru Wednesday services will begin at 7 o’clock. Come and join us as we hear the gospel preached by Bro Garrett Burns. Michelle Goad was in charge of our Children’s sermon time and she told a story about Albert Einstein the man who was known for being a genius. He had boarded a train and when the conductor came around checking the tickets Mr. Einstein could not find his ticket. The conductor trusted him and moved on, but Mr. Einstein continued
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to look for his ticket saying he must find it that he did not know where he was going. Michelle then read a scripture where Jesus says I am the way. We don’t have to have a ticket to go to heaven. We had so many families absent today. The Sims, Joyce, and Rickman families, the Chad Murray family, and a few others. Was good to have Dee Lane Wright back with us after being away a long time due to sickness. We were still able to worship God. Bro. Chris continues to prepare the church for revival which begins next week. Title of his sermon was Why We Need Revival. He said there were two types of revivals. One was Individual Revival from Psalms 51: 10-12 where David cries out to God to create and renew a desire for God to work within him. David asking God to wash away his sin and give him a heart that matches cleanliness. Renewal and right relationship with God and revive him. We need that lifestyle. Vs. 12 says restore joy of your salvation. The other is Corporate Revival Psalms 85: 5-7. God hears us when we cry out. God and God alone can give revival in your life. Please God show us your mercy. Revival is a deliverance.
Bethpage By Joyce Brown Lots of folks were traveling this weekend so our crowd was a little short and we missed them but had great services. Jo and Tina began worship with a beautiful arrangement of ‘Surely the Presence’ during quiet time. Call to worship was ‘Jesus, Something About That Name.’ Bro. Jeff talked to the Preacher’s Pals about Jesus’ devotion to the church. His text for the sermon was Luke 9:23-27 with many other references. Many of us are saved but not ‘sold out.’ We have to live in the Power of the Holy Spirit in order to fight the battles that rage in us. We have three enemies in this life; the flesh, the world and the devil. He mentioned four steps to help us win over self: follow Jesus with a definite decision, learn daring discipline, have diligent devotion and practice dauntless determination. The Sunday night sermon was a continuation of our study on God’s Judgments. They are so complex that we only covered two out of five but I’m sure he will address the others in detail at a later time. We are looking forward to our revival and praying for the Holy Spirit to work in the lives of our people and those who will be preaching and singing. We are collecting school supplies to donate to our
local schools so that children whose families are not able to purchase them will have what they need. Please pick up some extra when you are shopping to share. Most of the stores are running good sales on them as school will soon be starting for the new year. Our local sports teams have been closing out the Summer programs and have lots of trophies to show for their tournament efforts. They have represented this area very successfully. Congratulations to all who participated. Also lots of kids are enjoying the Vacation Bible Schools being held by the local churches. These good activities give the children something constructive to do during their school vacations. We have many friends, neighbors, and family members with serious illnesses and other issues that need much prayer offered on their behalf. Please remember to lift them up daily for God’s rich blessings. Borrowed from New Concord sign: Life is short. Death is sure. Sin is the cause. The Cross is the cure. Scripture for the week: When He saw the crowds, He felt compassion for them, because they were weary and worn out, life sheep without a shepherd. Matt 9:36
Sunday School for Shut-Ins By Mary King When you’re ready please read Luke 2:11. In the beginning God was the only One here (Genesis 1:1-2). There was nothing and no one here before time. When God started time, that’s when times started. There was no one here to praise God so God gave good news to Himself; ‘And God called the dry land Earth; and the gathering together of the waters called the Seas; and God saw that it was good. And to rule over the day and over the night and to divide the light from the darkness and God saw that it was good. And God created great whales, and every living creature that moveth, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind and God saw that it was good. And God made the beast of the earth after his kind, and cattle after their kind and every thing that creepeth upon the earth after his kind; and God saw that it was good’ Genesis 1: 10, 18, 21, 25 (KJV). ‘Where were you when I stretched ou the heavens?’ The Lord asked Job (Job 38:4). God asked
Job that question and tells us in scripture what things He wants us to think about. ‘Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.’ Philippians 4: 8 (KJV). ‘Which shall be to all people?’ (Luke 2:10). Who was the good tidings for? When is it time to praise God This day (Luke 2:11). Why? Jesus has been born. ‘The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance’ 2 Peter 3:9 (KJV). And what about the ones who stray? ‘I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just person, which need no repentance. Luke 15:7 (KJV).
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New Hope News By Shirley Hooper Our youth and children had a great time Wednesday evening playing in the sprinklers, slip and slide and all water sports. Brother Andy King led our service giving his personal testimony. He ask for our prayers for a special friend who is active in prison ministry and that God will open doors for our church. Scripture was Matthew 22: 34-40. Thursday the Association Women on Missions met at New Hope with 35 attending. Brother terry Owens sang. The speaker was Brother James Williams of Hope Fellowship/ Benttree, Memphis. A delicious salad luncheon was shared by everyone. Sunday morning Brother David McEwen led our singing. David, Leslie and Hattie sang ‘God Gonna Send a Revival Over This Land.’ Brother Corey continued the seven signs of the Savior, with the 5th sign, Jesus walking on the water. This is told in three gospels. We looked at John 6: 14-21. Amid a strong wind and rough waters the disciples saw Jesus walking in the water. They were afraid, He told them, ‘It is I, don’t be afraid.’ God who made the
water has come to them. The impact of what Jesus did was control waves and wind and suddenly they were at their destination. If we submit to Him He will help us reach our destination as well. Sunday evening Brother Corey spoke on the many things that keep us from coming to Christ from II Corinthians 6: 3-10. He explained the tools of the ministry. The Bible is the message, we are just the messengers. His spirit will give us words when we testify for Him. We must have the right outlook, and not make it hard for others to come to God. Everyone enjoyed a watermelon feast after church service. Our centennial Celebration will continue Sunday, July 27 with Dr. Charles Timberlake who preached for us August 23, 1960 until April 9, 1967. A fellowship meal will follow the worship service. VBS kickoff/block party will be next Sunday from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. There will be no evening services. Vacation Bible School is July 28 until 31 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each evening. Feeding your faith helps starve your fears.
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Gibson County Trustee August 7th County General Election To Voters and Citizens of Gibson County, I, LeAnne Smith, current Gibson County Trustee, would like to thank the citizens of Gibson County for your support and trust over the last eight years I have been Trustee. I will be retiring due to my disabilities, as I am no longer able to continue to perform my duties as Trustee. I want to thank my bookkeeper and assistant, Dana Davidson, and my deputies Doris Mays, Sally Taylor and Tara Webber. They have been there for me and this office in my best and worst of times. I could not have continued to work without you. Thank you girls for your hard work, honesty and understanding! In order to be Trustee of Gibson County, you must have the knowledge and ability to follow the law set out in T.C.A. 8-11-104. The trustee is responsible for three major functions (1) collecting the county’s property taxes, (2) accounting for and distributing county funds, and (3) the investing of temporary and idle funds, but this is just the beginning. You must have the knowledge of how to break down tax rates, break down monies for the five special school districts and Humboldt City. With that being said, there is so much more necessary to hold the office of Trustee. It takes skill. I would like you to envision Dana Davidson as your next Gibson County Trustee. She has been my bookkeeper and assistant for eight years. Let me just say, without her, my job would have been tremendously harder. In 2013, we started a new computer system and I solely depended on Dana to learn the system and teach the other employees. She has gone above and beyond my expectations. She has amazed me in what she has stepped up to do. Dana has worked very hard in seeking the position to become your next Trustee and looks forward to working along with her current coworkers, to serve you, the people of Gibson County. This is not a job that I can see someone coming off the streets and taking charge. To answer a question raised, the Trustee’s Office does not have a privacy problem, all taxes are public knowledge. However, we do keep tax relief information confidential as required by law. My point is, do you want your next Trustee to be someone who has never worked a day in this office, or someone who has been my bookkeeper and assistant for the past eight years. It’s your choice. Dana Davidson has everything it takes to be your next Gibson County Trustee. Early voting began July 18 and runs through August 2. General Election Day is August 7. Please vote for the most qualified person who understands how to collect and disburse your county funds. This is your public office. This is your decision. Who do you really want taking care of your money? My vote is for Dana Davidson for Gibson County Trustee. Please take the time to vote and make a difference in Gibson County! Thanks to all, LeAnne Smith Gibson County Trustee Paid by LeAnne Smith
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WHO’S THAT WINNER - Cindy Bailey of Dyer is the June winner of ‘Who’s That in the TCR?’ Bailey won a one-year subscription to The Tri-City Reporter. Bailey’s children are Jazmin and Jaxon. The May winner of ‘Who’s That in the TCR?’ was Brenda Thurman (picture not available).
Golden Agers Golden Agers met at the Dyer FBC on July 16 in the FLC, anticipating good fellowship and a Word from the Lord through Pastor DeWayne Goodgine’s devotional. Of course, good food was the first item on the agenda and all of us ate heartily before the music which included ‘Count Your Blessings,’ ‘Just When I Need Him Most’ and ‘What If It Were Today?’ to Anne Thompson’s piano accompaniment, Jean Baker and Carolyn Temple led the group in singing. Three important events marked the previous week. Anna Lee Rayfield was welcomed to the world as the granddaugther of member Karen Rayfield and the great-grandaughter of member Kay Rayfield. A trip in the offing is scheduled by both ‘grands’ to visit the little beauty. Also Brother DeWayne and Tesha’s anniversary was the same week. Brother DeWayne celebrated his birthday too. What a marvelous birthday present was Brother Goodgine winning the heart of the beautiful Tesha those years ago! How we welcomed
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Virginia Burgess who had missed several time for various reasons! We continued our meeting with prayers for Kenny McEwen, Hilda Patterson, Ann Tidwell, Dot Oliver, and my brother-in-law Chuck Frevele. Continually we need to extend prayer support for Horace Barron in the loss of Iona, his wife for 65 years and for their son and daughter, Royce and Marilyn. President Gary Baker invited Golden Agers to join him and Jeanne as they with others prayer-walk around the Trenton court house each Sunday at 2 p.m. as they pray for the Lord’s blessings for America and for citizens and representatives to seek His will in upcoming decision making. Deadline for our fabulous BBQ lunch at the WoodruffFontaine House with guided tour and Cotton Museum will be this Thursday, July 24. We need your name and your money by then. The trip is scheduled for July 31. The lunch and the house tour will be $14.50 and for the Cotton Museum the cost id $6. We’ll leave Dyer FBC
at 8:15 a.m. and will return in late afternoon perhaps around 6 p.m. Generously Ronnie Davidson agreed to drive the Dyer FBC church bus. Climaxing our meeting on July 21, 2014 Brother Goodgine brought a devotional concerning our ministry possibilities around us. From II Samuel 9, he used the example of King David’s interest in seeking out a relative of his dear friend Jonathan, the prior King Saul’s son for whom to do ministry. Since both Jonathan and Saul were dead, David wanted ‘to show kindness; to the crippled son of Jonathan, who was living in a desolate land. To Mephibosheth, David gave all the lands of his grandfather Saul, who had tried to kill David many times, and even provided a means of income from the lands to Jonathan’s son. Also David invited Mephibosheth to eat at the king’s table with David’s own sons. Brother Goodgine challenged his listeners to seek out means of doing ministry in one’s surrounding community.
BY JOE BONE Among recent visitors to the Davy Crockett Cabin/ Museum were members of the Steve Anderson family of Mountain Grove, MO. All six of them wanted to have a photo made wearing coonskin caps and Mrs. Laverne Parnell, the cabin hostess, was happy to oblige. A week or so later she received a couple of photos, and this message: Dear Miss Laverne, Just a note of thanks to you from our family. We all agreed that our time with you at the Crockett cabin was time well spent. Many thanks to you, and again; Happy Birthday! The Tim Adams family from Grove City, PA arrived during an afternoon downpour while Sue and I were keeping the cabin. I met them with that huge green and white GEMC umbrella that we keep behind the door, and soon all seven of them were on the porch. The parents and their five young, polite, and wellbehaved children enjoyed their visit to Davy’s last home during the rain and then resumed their journey to camp at Ft. Pillow before visiting friends near Baton Rouge, LA. Most days we only have a few couples or families but they have been from Switzerland, Australia, Germany and many of our United States. (We have lots of folks from Texas.)Many have shared great stories of their lives and travels, (Recent guests that we will long remember; The 80+ year old couple from KY on his 3 wheeler, the WWII Veteran with his wife and daughter from Savannah and the busload of Crockett Descendants from their Reunion at Discovery Park). Special friends who were able to visit with us last week were Mike and Renee Tanguay from Menominee, Michigan. Mike has done our many ‘Welcome to Rutherford’ signs, and the
signs at the Crockett Cabin. We are glad that he got to visit the original cabin sites, and to see some folks in town and many of the Crockett family.
Come by and spend some time with us at this family place. We have some things on exhibit that you have not seen and you may meet new friends as we have done.
ANDERSONS VISIT THE DAVY CROCKETT CABINThe Steve Anderson family of Mountain Grove Missouri recently visited the Davy Crockett Cabin/Museum in Rutherford. They all wore coonskin caps for a picture inside the cabin.
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China Grove By Connie Cooper It certainly was a great day to be alive and to enjoy God’s creation. We not only enjoyed the beauty of the Lord’s day, but also the beauty of fellowship with His people as we attended church. Bro. Don and I are so excited about our new ‘assignment’ from the Lord. Don began as the pastor here on Sunday. We are looking forward to what plans God has in mind for us and the China Grove congregation. Ephesians 2:10 tells us, “We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works which God has prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” We are eagerly awaiting instructions from the Lord concerning those “good works”! We were blessed with over thirty in attendance for Sunday school and several more coming in for the worship hour. Bro. Don’s message was entitled, ‘The Church: the Body of Christ’ and was taken from Eph.2:1-10. We learned that if we take our instructions from the true head of the Church,
Jesus, we will be the body that truly reflects God to the watching world. We enjoyed special music from Rosy Anderson, Wilbur Gant and Nina Cupples. They sang ‘Thank You, Lord.’ Addie Brelsford accompanied them on the piano. Birthday wishes were sung to Addie Belsford and belated wishes to Rosy Anderson and Connie Cooper. Bro. Don brought a short message in the evening service entitled, ‘The Things That Sin Kills.’ We then had our monthly business meeting. Being this was ‘National Ice Cream Day’ we couldn’t let the day pass without acknowledgment. We had some store-bought ice cream, but it couldn’t compare with the homemade vanilla that Miss Rosy brought. What a wonderful way to close out the Lord’s Day. The China Grove folks hope you will consider coming by for Bible study this Wednesday at 7 p.m. and as always, I’ll see you in church on Sunday!
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Rutherford 1st Baptist By Katherine Blankenship How about this October weather in July? It was a good time to get things done outside while it wasn’t so hot. The attendance was down Sunday, several were out sick. Larry Belew blessed our hearts Sunday morning singing ‘The Midnight Cry.’ Brother Jason’s message ‘Joy’ was taken from Psalm 100. We want to continue to pray for the ones on our prayer list, Diane
Richardson, Linda David, Jo Ella Luna, and Tim Featherston. Those having birthdays this week: Thedis Abernathy, Richard Bell, Johnny White, Jeff Johnson, Tim Featherston, Noelle Turner, Betty Bryant, and Olivia Matthews. ‘Kind words are jewels that live in the heart and soul and remain as blessed memories years after they have been spoken.’ Until next week, God bless.
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Lowrance Chapel By Brandon Clenney Greetings from the Lowrance Chapel church of Christ! We ask that you continue to pray for Max Betts, Carlene Meadows, Regina Inman, Chase Kemp, Jean Harris, and Modeen Pierce. Absence is a Symptom Fever is a symptom of a disorder somewhere in the body. The primary problem may be a hidden infection that would not otherwise be noticeable until it is in an advanced stage. High body temperature tells us something is wrong in the body, somewhere. It tells us a reliable cure needs to be found and applied. Unnecessary absence from worship and Bible study is a fever-like symptom. Mere absence, however, is not the only factor for diagnosing spiritual illness. There are times when it may be necessary to be absent from worship and Bible study. On the other hand, habitual absence is a spiritual malady that needs to be cured. As a fever may possess a man who does not know what causes it, even so a Christian can neglect worship without being aware of the problems that cause one to do so. We can easily camouflage our lack of concern for worship by involving ourselves in personal interests. This is easy to do when other interests seem to be more important than they really
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Local high school softball players play in World Series Tournament BY LORI CATHEY Xtreme Heat 18-andunder travel softball team finished as runners-up in the 2014 USGF World Series at the West TN. Healthcare Sportsplex in Jackson this past weekend. The team is made up of area players from Gibson County Lady Pioneers, SGC Lady Hornets and Trenton Lady Tide. Xtreme Heat had to play six games in four days in the World Series Tournament. On Thursday and Friday Xtreme Heat started the tournament off by playing three games in pool play. They won two and lost one. On Saturday the double elimination tournament started. In the first round Xtreme Heat defeated Blaze 5-4. Xtreme Heat pitchers Madelyn Mosier and Rebecca Lee combined for the win. Mosier was 3-3; Maya Anderson 2-3; Kristen Bradley 2-4; Justyce White 1-3; Brittni Pearson 1-3; Kayla Bowie 1-2 and Allie Smithson 1-1.
In the second round Xtreme Heat lost to MS Mayhem 8 to 1. Kristen Bradley was 2 for 2 with a double. Maya Anderson, Kayla Bowie and Justyce White each were 1 for 3. Next the Xtreme Heat took on the Turbos. Xtreme Heat scored a run in the first, three in the second and seven in the third inning. Justyce White with third baseman Justyce White hitting a home run over the left-center field fence in the third inning. Every player has at least one hit in the 11 to 0 victory over the Turbos. On Sunday Xtreme Heat first faced Blaze. Blaze scored four runs in the first inning off a double by Westbrooks, RBI single from Faught, RBI single by Chay Poynor, RBI double by Hayes and a single by Chisms. In the top the second inning Xtreme Heat Allie Smithson singled and Kayla Bowie RBI doubled to make it 4-2 Blaze. Xtreme Heat added another run in
the fourth off a double by Justyce White. In the fifth Smithson lead off with a single followed by Kayla Bowie’s single to right field. Kristen Bradley doubled to left field to score Smithson to tie the game at 4 all. In the sixth Blaze took a 5 to 4 lead off a walk to Hays and a RBI double by Chisms. In the top of the seventh Xtreme Heat’s Bowie singled, Courtney Smith hit into a fielder choice and Rachel Cianciolo and Bradley both singled to load the bases. White hit a two RBIs double to center field to give Xtreme Heat a 6 to 5 lead. In the bottom of the seventh Xtreme Heat’s defense had to finish the game with only eight players due to an injure. Hitting for the Xtreme Heat were Courtney Smith and Kayla Bowie. Both were 2 for 3. Kristen Bradley was 2-4 with a double and Justyce White 1-3 with a 2 RBIs double. Allie Smithson was 1 for 2.
In the semi-final game Xtreme Heat defeated MS Mayhem 5 to 2. Extreme Heat scored all five runs in the second inning. Allie Smithson lead off the inning with a single followed by a single up the middle from Courtney Smith. Kayla Bowie, Rebecca Lee, Kristen Bradley and Justyce White all singled to take a 5 to 0 lead. MS Mayhem scored a run in the fifth and sixth to make it 5-2 Xtreme Heat. Smithson, White and Bradley were all 2 for 3 and Bowie, Smith and Lee were 1 for 2. In the championship game Xtreme Heat lost to Magic, 5 to 2. Xtreme Heat scored two runs in the fourth inning. Kristen Bradley lead off the inning with a triple to right-center field and scored on a sacrifice fly by Rachel Cianciolo. Justyce White single to left field and scored on a single by Maya Anderson. Rachel Cianciolo was 1 for 2 with a RBI. Maya Anderson, Courtney Smith, Kristen Bradley and Justyce White all were 1-3.
GREAT PITCHING – Rebecca Lee pitched a great game for Xtreme Heat in the World Series game against Blaze. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
MAKING THE CONNECTION – Allie Smithson makes contact with a fastball that goes up the middle for the game winning two RBI doubles against Mayhem Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
XTREME HEAT USGF WORLD SERIES RUNNERS-UP – The Xtreme Heat 18-and-under travel softball team finished as runners-up in the 2014 USGF World Series at the West TN. Healthcare Sportsplex in Jackson this past weekend. Members of the World Series runners-up team are (front row) Rebecca Lee, Allie Smithson. Madelyn Mosier, Rachel Cianciolo, Maya Anderson, coach Cindy Smith, (back row) coach Kristy Mosie, Kristen Bradley, Justyce White, Kayla Bowie, Brittni Pearson, Courtney Smith and coach Justin White. Not pictured are Cassidy Cloyd and coach Shan Cloyd. DOUBLE PLAY – Shortstop Kristen Bradley turns a double play to help out her team to end an inning. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
SLIDING IN SAFE - Maya Anderson makes a great slide around MS Mayhem catcher to score the first run of the game.. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
GOOD PUNT – Kayla Bowie puts down a great punt and is safe at first base to load the bases. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
HOT HITTER – Xtreme Heat hot hitting third baseman Justyce White lay downs a punt. White hit a home run against Turbos (Photo by Lori Cathey)
GREAT CATCH – Xtreme Heat first baseman, Cassidy Cloyd, makes a great stretch and catch while keeping her foot on the base for almost a double play. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
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USA Pullers hold tractor pull at WTN Expo Center BY HILL ROGERS Saturday, June 26th saw the USA Pullers Association roll into the West TN Expo Center in Dyer. The weather and track conditions were perfect. Many of the pullers commented that the track was the best they had ever pulled on. Pullers came from
Arkansas, Missouri, Kentucky and Tennessee to compete in seven classes of trucks and tractors. Added money was awarded to the winner in each class in addition to the regular purse. Approximately 600 fans enjoyed the action packed, family oriented entertainment and the great concessions.
The circus is returning the Expo. Center in October. Watch for further information. Thank you to all the local sponsors and volunteers who have donated their money, time and talents. Without them, this quality entertainment would not be available for the community to enjoy.
JOHNSON DRAGS SLED - Yorkville’s Any Johnson drags the sled in the truck class competition during the USA Pullers Association at the West TN Expo Center in Dyer. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
GET AIR - Driver Brad Wood gets some air under his tires while trying to break off at the starting line. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
MODIFIED TRACTOR - Will Shivers of Trenton uses his modified tractor to drag the weighted sled up the course in the competition. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
FREE VEIN SCREENING The Surgery Clinic of Milan Dr. Kenneth Tozer, II MD INSTRUCTIONS - Approximately 600 fans watched as driver Jake Henderson of Humboldt gets some last minute instructions. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
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Help Wanted DRIVERS: Regional Runs/Out & Back. Home Weekends & More! Time off When Needed. Ins. Vac, 401k, Phone. Apply: WTX: 58 Truck Center Dr. Jackson, TN 38305. 731424-9791 x205. ---------------------(2tp 7-30) DRIVERS! No Experience? No problem! 14-day, local training in Jackson, TN to earn great pay, benefits, job security. Placement assistance & student tuition loans available. Call 1-800423-8820 or go to www. drive-train.org for training opportunity with DRIVETRAIN, 119 E.L. Morgan Drive in Jackson. ---------------------------(tfn) EARN $500 PER DAY Selling Final Expense Ins. To Seniors. Daily Pay. Daytime Market. Leads Furnished. Health & Dental Ins. Provided. Complete Training. Call 1-888-7136020 --------------------- (TnScan) NEED YOUR CDL? Don’t be fooled by company owned schools, where you are stuck with low starting pay and low miles. For Training call DRIVE-TRAIN at 119 EL. Morgan, Jackson, TN or 1175 Radio Rd, Dyersburg, TN. We offer Company paid training, tuition reimbursement, and student loan available if needed. All Veterans approved. To earn great pay, benefits and your choice of Companies call 800-423-8820 or visit www.Drive-Train.org. ----------------------(TnScan) WANT A CAREER OPERATING Heavy Equipment? Bulldozers, Backhoes, Excavators. “Hands On Training” & Certifications Offered. National Average 1822 Hourly! Lifetime Job Placement Assistance. VA Benefits Eligible! 1-866362-6497 --------------------- (TnScan)
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Saturday, July 26 10 a.m. PARTIAL LIST: A varied assortment of personal property consisting of furniture, Esso products and advertising. Also some local advertising (Trenton Gin, Shelton Tractor Co.) etc. Hope to see you there! 204 E. Eaton St., Trenton • GL 5777
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Lot For Sale LOT FOR SALE Large building lot on corner of St. Mary’s and Flower St. with 16 x 24 shop. In Kenton. Call 749-5869 or 446-9502. -----------------------(4tp 8/6)
Auction COURT ORDERED ABSOLUTE AUCTION Saturday, July 26th @ 10:00 AM CST. Bunch Inc. 836 White Oak Rd W, Clifton, TN. Selling all rolling stock of Bunch Inc. Call for complete list (731) 926-2486 or (731) 607-5782 www. GreatSouthAuctionGroup. com or www.AuctionZip. com – ID# 17725 The Great South Auction Group TNFL #5497 --------------(TnScan)
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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. 309 McKnight St., Rutherford – Nice cozy home. Needs a little TLC. Central heat/air, 2 BR/1 BA on large lot. Priced to sell!
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306 McKnight St –Spacious 3 BR/1 BA with classic styling.
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.
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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.
134 Joe Patterson Rd – Neat home with horse barn, large shop, chicken house and 15 +/- acres! Nice garden spot. Hay fields for cattle or horse feed. Perfect for hobby farm!
CED REDU 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!
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25 Old Dyer Yorkville Rd – Farm!!! Upgraded 3 BR/2 BA home with 2 stocked ponds, barn, pasture, shop with living quarters.
MULTI-FAMILY 100 W Taylor St – 8 unit complex 665 N Main St – duplex 107 Hilltop St – triplex
COMMERCIAL/LAND 532 McKnight St. - Church building. REDUCED TO $17,000 116 West St. - Large lot set up for house Stockton Davidson Rd. - 1.9 ac
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GCHS Pioneers sport complex, stadium nears completion
SOFTBALL LOCKER ROOM - The Lady Pioneer’s softball locker room in the new athletic facilities is ready for the girls’ next season. (Photo by Lori Cathey) GIBSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STADIUM OVERHAUL ON SCHEDULE - Gibson County High School’s overhaul of the football stadium and the new multi-sports complex are on target and should be completed by August 1st. The old field house (above) has been completely renovated for the baseball and softball teams’ field house (foreground). New restrooms and the concession stand are included in this structure. A new multi-sports complex, complete with indoor turf room, is located behind the renovated field house and also includes new locker rooms, a weight room, a baseball hitting area and football staff offices. The stadium seating has been erected, awaiting the placement of the bleachers. The home/visitors sections have been switched and additional seating added to both sides. A new press box has also been added to the home side. To top off the renovations, a brand new scoreboard has been installed. Other improvements are new fencing, gates, and a ticket booth. See page 12 for more photos. (photo
NEW PRESS BOX - The top of the new Gibson County press box is being lifted and put in place on the new home side of the renovated stadium. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
INVITATION TO BIDDERS The City of Dyer will accept bids until 4:00 p.m. Monday, August 11, 2014 for the installation of awnings at 105 South Main St. Specifications are available at Dyer City Hall, 105 South Main St, Dyer, Tennessee 38330. Additional information is available from City Hall at 731-692-3767. The City of Dyer reserves the right to accept and/or reject any and all bids.
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TURF ROOM - The indoor turf room at GCHS is near completion. It is a indoor practice field and baseball and softball hitting area. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
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PUBLIC NOTICE
A public hearing is scheduled Monday, July 28, 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 233, 247, and 263 South Main Street (further described as Tax Map 061E, Group D, Parcels 024.00, 025.00, and 026.00), from R-1 (Residential) to B-1 (Business).
The City of Kenton's Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) will be published in the Tri-City Reporter on Wednesday, July 30, 2014. Copies will also be posted and available at Kenton City Hall, Kenton Post Office, and Kenton Food Rite.
Chris Younger, Mayor
Nathan Reed, City Recorder
DOCUMENT 00030
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Bids are invited for Individual Trade (Bid) Packages for construction of Re-Roofing at Gibson County High School located in Dyer, Tennessee. Examine documents at Construction Manager’s Office or Designer’s Office. Obtain documents from Construction Manager as indicated below. Bidders bidding $25,000.00 or more must be licensed per state law. Five percent (5%) Bid Security will be required on the Labor and Material Bid in excess of $25,000.00. The successful Bidder on this Bid Package will be required to furnish Performance/ Payment Bonds. Bids will be received on the following Bid Package: (For complete description of Bid Packages, see Section 00400 – Bid Packages) Rough Carpentry, Roofing, Insulation and Sheet Metal (one (1) Bid Package) Project:
Re-Roofing at Gibson County High School 130 Trenton Highway Dyer, TN
Bids Received: at
Gibson County Special School District Gibson County High School Theater 130 Trenton Highway Dyer, TN 38330
until:
2:00 P. M., Local Time, Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Plan Deposit Amount:
$300.00 Make check made payable to Gibson County Special School District
Owner:
Gibson County Special School District 130 Trenton Highway P.O. Box 60 Dyer, TN 38330
Designer:
Kaatz, Binkley, Jones and Morris Architects, Inc. 1008 Charlie Daniels Parkway. P.O. Box 713 Mt. Juliet, Tennessee 37122 David Brown 615-754-5393 phone 615-754-5340 fax
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Construction Manager: (Contact for Plans, Specifications & Bid Documents)
Lashlee- Rich, Inc. P. O. Box 483 1100 W. Main Humboldt, Tennessee 38343 Contact: Billy Hill Jr. 731-784-2461 phone 731-784-6483 fax
PRE-BID CONFERENCE: THERE WILL BE NON-MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE AT THE GIBSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, DYER TN AT 10:00 A.M., THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2014. ALL BIDDERS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND. Plans and specifications can be viewed online @ www.hubcityblueprint.com
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PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Kenton is scheduled to begin its annual hydrant flushing on Monday, July 28th. The hydrant flushing will take about a week to complete. For questions or concerns contact Nathan Spencer at (731)749-5767 or (731)7490298.
ACCEPTING BIDS The Gibson County Special School District will be accepting bids for the following technology items until 1:00 pm, Friday, August 8, 2014. Laptop computers, desktop computers and LCD projectors. For specifications visit the Gibson County Special School District Website at www.gcssd.org and click on “Request For Proposals”. For additional information contact Jamie Barr 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. NOTICE TO CREDITORS T.C.A. 30-2-306 ESTATE OF DOROTHY EDDLEMON DOCKET: 21341P Notice is hereby given that on the 15th day of July, 2014, Letters TESTAMENTARY, in respect of the estate of DOROTHY EDDLEMON, deceased, who died June 18, 2014, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Gibson County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or un-matured, against the estate are required to file same with Clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1 or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (a) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) Months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (b) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This the 15th day of July, 2014. Signed: Vicki King Executor Estate of DOROTHY EDDLEMON SHONNA SMITH, CLERK & MASTER By: Paula Hudson, DCM JEFFREY A. SMITH 110 NW COURT SQUARE, PO BOX 126 TRENTON, TN 38382
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from page 2 there were no open positions. Blackburn has been a member of the county fire department for just over a year, and has completed all his basic training through the Gibson County Fire Department. The recommendation from the fire officers is unanimous. Baker made a motion that Jacob Blackburn be hired as a member of the Dyer Fire Department. The motion was approved. In New Business Baker made a motion to pass on its first reading Ordinance 2014224, an Ordinance to Change the Zoning Classification of Certain Property from R-2 (Residential) to B1 (Business). The motion carried with Baker, Oliver, Johnson, Gilliland, Gathings, and Williamson all voting yes; Reed voted no. Johnson made a motion to adopt Resolution 2014-209, a Resolution to Authorize the Sale of Real Property. The motion was approved. Purchase orders approved for payment included: • PO 7903 to HD Waterworks for $1,204.42 for the Andersons water meter. • PO 7973 to Rasberry Tire for $503 for police car tires. • PO 7972 to American Development Corp for $1,232.75 for water and wastewater chemicals. Gilliland made a motion to approve $4,695.20 for the installation of a new HVAC unit at 105 South Main St. Johnson asked that the animal control officer be contacted about an odor and some possible animal neglect at an address on Lee St. Oliver said that Mr. Lannom on West Maple had asked about drain pipes into the storm water system. Baker asked the public works superintendent to check on 246 Lee St. The yard was messed up when a tree was taken down at an adjacent city owned property. The public works superintendent will contact Sowell who took the tree down.
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GIBSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL BAND CAMP STAFF – 2104 Gibson County band camp staff are (back row) Calyn Evans-Assistant Director; John GlenHokstra, Adonias Finch, Matthew Sanders, Joe Davis, Emily Brown (back row) Darrell Evans, Keith Baumgardner, Wesley Brockman-Assistant Director, Jeremy Tate-Director, Garrison Turner and Tico Parsons, Kurt Wauters. Not picturedSharon Lee, Derrill Koelz, Keely Morrow. Not pictured are Sharon Lee, DeDe Johnson and Kari Howard. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
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