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TRI-CITY REPORTER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2014
Voters select county leaders BY CRYSTAL BURNS County commission races included several challengers and some newcomers. In District 1 Position 1, Stephen Hughes received 750 courtesy votes. Eric Egbert received 696 courtesy votes in District 1 Position 2. Nelson Cunningham received 751 courtesy votes in District 1 Position 3. Marvin Sikes received 240 votes to defeat Larry Overcast (198 votes) in District 2. Michael Longmire received 395 courtesy votes in District 3. Lenford Carr received 113 courtesy votes in District 4. Nelson McLin received 110 courtesy votes in District 5. Donna Bivens received 171 votes to defeat Bruce Williams (92 votes) in District 6. Jason Tubbs received 200 votes to defeat J.D. Dudley (115 votes) in District 7. Kevin “Moose” Morgan received 279 votes to defeat Terry Morgan (123 votes) in District 8. Larry Kimery received 195 courtesy votes in District 9. Robin Summers received 524 courtesy votes in District 10 Position 1. Lynn Cole defeated Chris Davey 486 to 89 in District 10 Position 2. Lynn Nance defeated Wayne Morris 415-352 in District 11 Position 1. Rickey Locke received 435 votes to defeat Joe Aitken, Sr. (245 votes) in District 11 Position 2. Bobby Cotham received 351 courtesy votes in see page 2
Dyer board approves ordinances, purchases The City of Dyer Board of Mayor and Alderpersons approved ordinances and the purchase of supplies at the July 28th meeting. Those present were Mayor Chris Younger, Alderpersons Judy Baker, Richard Reed, Belinda Oliver, Bitsy Gilliland, Joe Gathings, Robert Johnson, Marilyn Williamson, and Michael Barron. The city attorney, Brandon Newman was present. Burt Hooper addressed the board on behalf of Dyer Station Celebration requesting permission to host three live music events on Front St. behind the Georgia McIlwain Ellis Mini-Park. Hooper was advised that a permit will be issued at no cost. Mayor Younger reported that The Andersons will donate a five-ton HVAC unit for the Dyer Fire see page 2
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Election Night
VICTORY CELEBRATION – A victory party was held for Chancellor George Ellis (center), who outpolled challenger Harold Gunn for Chancellor of the 28th Judicial District serving Crockett, Gibson, and Haywood Counties. Joining in the celebration were (from left) Jim Emison, Alamo attorney who served as Ellis’ campaign treasurer, Gibson County Bar Association President Brandon Newman, other victors County Mayor Tom ‘Spoon’ Witherspoon and Juvenile Judge Mark Johnson.
Thomas takes Sheriff’s race, Witherspoon re-elected BY CRYSTAL BURNS With 27 of 28 precincts reporting last Thursday night, incumbent Sheriff Chuck Arnold held a narrow lead over his opponents. Both Republican Rodney Wright and Independent Paul Thomas were still in the race and nervously awaiting the final box to be tallied. When Election Commission officials finally projected the totals on a screen in the Courthouse lobby, Frederick Agee, Thomas’ campaign advisor, lifted his arms in victory. Medina came through for Thomas, casting 457 votes and lifting him to a 25-vote win. “We stood in the rain those last two hours and worked the Medina precinct so I felt pretty good about my chances,” Thomas said. He and his family celebrated his victory in Humboldt and were emotional when the final results were read. “It was truly surreal,” Thomas said. “I was very excited and thankful. I’m thankful for all the voters that put their faith in me, and I’m thankful for my competitors for running a clean race. We worked really hard since February from one end of Gibson County to the other. I’m excited, humbled and ready to get to work.” Thomas earned 34.04 percent of the vote with 3,274 votes. Arnold received 3,249 votes for 33.78
percent, and Wright garnered 3,094 votes for 32.17 percent. Arnold established the first lead with 1,376 votes followed by Wright with 1,028 and Thomas with 871. Only 27 percent of registered voters cast ballots. In the county’s other contested races, Mayor Tom ‘Spoon’ Witherspoon retained his seat by a wide margin. He took 47 percent of the vote with 4,512 votes. His closest competitor was Republican Allen Barker who received 2,700 votes. Independent candidates Steve Hilton and Hollis Skinner received 1,772 and 581 respective votes. “I worked so hard the past four years,” Witherspoon said. “It’s very rewarding and satisfying to know we live in a county that still recognizes hard work.” Witherspoon said his first order of business will be re-establishing county committees, which is how the County Commission operates. He’ll have several new commissioners to work with in his second term. “I’m very blessed to have had good leadership with me,” Witherspoon said. “All the mechanisms are in place for us to continue that.” Mark Johnson, an Independent candidate for Juvenile Court Judge, unseated Robert ‘Bob’ Newell by a wide margin, taking 65 percent of the vote with 5,646 votes. Newell received 3,014 votes. see page 2
THRILL OF VICTORY - Newly elected Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas (left) celebrated his 25-vote win over incumbent Chuck Arnold last Thursday night with friends and family. Celebrating with Thomas are his son, Dylan, wife April, and supporter Richie Gaggley. Thomas earned 34.04% of the vote with 3,274 votes. Arnold received 3,249 votes for 33.78%, and Wright garnered 3,094 votes for 32.17%. (Photo by Victor Parkins)
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It’s washer pitchin’ time in Yorkville The 21st Annual International Washer Pitchin’ Contest will be held on Saturday, August 16th. This event is the biggest fundraiser for the Yorkville Fire Department and always takes place on the third Saturday in August. It will be held at the Yorkville Park and Community Center, located on Hwy. 77. The junior contest will start at 10 a.m. with opening ceremony beginning at 12 noon. The adult singles contest begins at 12:30 p.m. followed by the doubles contest. The doubles contest begins at 2:30. Trophies will be awarded to first, second and third place in all divisions. The awards ceremony follows all contests. For the second year, a 5K Run will take place on Saturday morning, August 16th beginning at 7 a.m. at the Yorkville CP Church and ending at Bethel Baptist Church. Registration begins at 6 a.m. A fish fry with all the trimmings will be held at the community center Friday, August 15th at 5 p.m. There is a minimum charge of $8 per plate. Donations will be accepted. see page 3
GC Adult Education recognizes 44 graduates The Gibson County Adult Education program recognized 44 graduates at a ceremony held in Trenton Sunday afternoon. Twenty-six of the graduates earned their GED, and 18 students passed the High School Equivalency Test (HiSET). Most programs in Tennessee now use HiSET, which is a test to certify the attainment of academic knowledge and skills equivalent to those of a high school graduate. Tests are given weekly at area colleges of applied technology with most Gibson County students testing at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology in Jackson. Candidates are tested in five core areas: Language Arts/Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. The pool of items used with the HiSET was calibrated on a probability sample of the entire nation. High school juniors and seniors were stratified by geographic region, socioeconomic status, and school district size, and response data were calibrated to obtain national item parameters used in the assembly of forms. Forms assembly is guided by alignment to see page 4
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CONGRATS – Allen Barker (left), Republican of Humboldt who finished second in the mayor’s race, congratulated incumbent County Mayor Tom “Spoon” Witherspoon, winner with 4,512 votes. Steve Hilton, 1772, and Hollis Skinner, 581, came in third and fourth respectively. (Photo by Crystal Burns)
CONGRATULATIONS – Retiring Gibson County Trustee LeAnn Smith (right) extended congratulations to Dana Davidson, a Democrat who outpolled Republican Mark Renfroe 5,457 to 3,502 in the Trustee’s race. (Photo by Crystal Burns)
Thomas takes Sheriff’s race from page 1 Johnson said he was surprised by his margin of victory and praised his opponent’s 17 years of service to Gibson County. “We worked hard,” Johnson said. “I’m thrilled that it went our way. I’ve practiced in many juvenile courts, and no juvenile judge has worked harder than Bob Newell. I appreciate his 17 years of service.” Johnson said he ran an old-fashioned campaign, going door-to-door to meet as many voters as possible. “I think that was very effective,” he said. In the County Trustee’s race, Democrat Dana Davidson scored a big victory over Republican Mark Renfroe, earning 60 percent of the vote with 5,457 votes. Renfroe received 3,502 votes. Davidson has worked in the Trustee’s office for the past eight years and said having the endorsement and support of retiring Trustee LeAnne Smith was a boost for her campaign. “It just means a lot,” she said. “She’s been with me since Day 1.” In the 28th Judicial District Chancellor’s race, incumbent George Ellis won by a large margin over Harold Gunn. Ellis received 6,045 votes or 68 percent, and Gunn garnered 2,759 votes. “No one can run for office alone,” Ellis said. “I want to thank my friends and family for making August 7, 2014 a day I will never forget. Additionally I want to thank the citizens of Crockett, Gibson, and Haywood Counties for entrusting their Chancery Court to me for eight more years.” Running unopposed, Clayburn Peeples received 7,951 courtesy votes for Circuit Court Judge of the 28th District. Garry Brown received 6,860 courtesy votes for District Attorney of the 28th District. Tom Crider received 7,370 courtesy
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votes for Public Defender for the 28th District. Mark Agee received 7,743 courtesy votes for General Sessions Judge. Janice Jones received 5,107 courtesy votes for Circuit Court Clerk (Jones’ office is not on the ballot of all precincts). Joyce Brooks-Brown received 7,057 courtesy votes for County Clerk, and Hilda Patterson received 7,137 courtesy votes for Register of Deeds. County officials will be sworn in August 29 and take office September 1. Constables Tim Fowler, Jr., Jerry Morris, and Kris Nilsson received 874, 1,064, and 458 respective courtesy votes for Districts 1-6. A fourth position wasn’t filled. Tim Curry received 602 courtesy votes for Districts 7 and 10. Michael Shephard defeated James Miller 466213 for Districts 8 and 9. Scott Guy defeated Michael Wheeler 465-318 for Districts 11b and 17. Jay Black received 459 courtesy votes for Districts 12 and 13. Jackie Martin, II received 520 courtesy votes for Districts 14 and 15. W.W. Sims and Gene Skinner took two spots in Districts 16 and 19 receiving 717 and 687 votes respectively. Craig Blackburn received 386 votes, Thomas Bradford 418 votes, and Wilson Fesmire 381 votes. City, School Districts The City of Trenton re-elected Brenda Ward City Court Clerk with 561 courtesy votes. The City of Milan re-elected Collins Bonds City Judge with 1,261 courtesy votes. The Bradford Special School District re-elected
WINNERS - Tom Crider (left), who ran unopposed as Public Defender for the 28th Judicial District, and Mark Johnson, who unseated Bob Newell as Gibson County Juvenile Court Judge, shared a laugh at the Courthouse as they watched election returns last Thursday night. (Photo by Crystal Burns)
from page 1 Department. Public Works Superintendent Steven Tucker asked the board to approve the purchase of 20 road cones from G&C at a cost of $319. Motion made by Robert Johnson, seconded by Bitsy Gilliland to approve the purchase of 20 road cones from G&C at a cost of $320. The motion was approved. Tucker also requested 40 meter box lids ($440), a 100 ft roll of ¾” copper ($326), and 20 copper-to-copper cutoffs ($356.20). A motion was made by Johnson to approve the purchase of these materials at a cost of $1,122.20. The motion was approved. W a s t e w a t e r Superintendent William Caton requested a six-month supply of e coli testing supplies at a cost of $896.58. Williamson made the motion to approve $896.58 for the
purchase of e coli testing supplies. The motion was approved. Caton reported that SunCoast, the CDBG contractor, will delay the start of their work by one week. The completion date will not change. Beautification Committee Chair Baker advised the board that Dawn Siler will be painting a mural on the back side of the State Farm building in downtown Dyer. A motion was made by Baker to pass on 2nd and final reading Ordinance 2014-224, an Ordinance to the change the zoning classification of certain property from R-1 to B-1. Alderman Reed asked, “… if Mr. Yoder sells this property and whomever buys it, do they have to come back to the planning commission?” Baker explained that properties under a B-1 zone require site plan approval from the
Mark Hampton and Kelvin Moore to the school board with 600 and 348 respective votes. The Gibson County Special School District elected Tom Lannom to the District 3 school board position. Lannom received 507 votes, and Greg Morris received 426. The Kenton Special School District elected Richard Skiles to the Gibson County school board position with 187 courtesy votes and Jason Williams to the Obion County position with 169 courtesy votes. Court seats Gibson County voted to retain all of the court judges on the ballot. Democratic Primary Gibson County favored Charles “Charlie” Brown
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CASTING VOTE - Dyer City Recorder Nathan Reed (photo above) casts his vote in the August 7th election. Poll worker Paul Halford was onhand to help voters with any questions and to give instructions. City Waste Water Supervisor William Caton (photo at right) reported voting for the first time in his life. After makng promises to two candidates that he would vote for them, he kept good on his word and registered. “If you don’t vote, you can’t fuss about the ooutome,” said Caton. Caton turns 50 this month.
planning commission before construction. The motion to pass on 2nd and final reading Ordinance 2014-224 was approve with Williamson, Gathings, Gilliland, Johnson, Oliver, Reed, and Baker voting yes; Barron voted no. Johnson made a motion to approve PO 7984 to ADC for $745 for water and wastewater chemicals. The motion was approved. Gilliland made a motion to approve PO 7994 to Gibson Farmers Co-Op for $687.30 for repair materials at Orr Rd. The motion was approved with all in favor. A motion was made by Johnson to pass on 1st reading Ordinance 2014-225, an ordinance to adopt the 20142015 annual budget. The motion was approved. Gilliland made a motion to pass on 1st reading Ordinance 2014-226, an ordinance to levy a property tax for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. The motion was approved with Williamson, Gilliland, Johnson, Barron, Reed, and Baker voting yes; Oliver and Gathings voted no. A motion was made by Johnson to pass on 1st reading Ordinance 2014 -227, an ordinance to change the zoning classification of certain property from R-1 to B-1. The motion was approved. A motion was made by Johnson to purchase two trucks from J&B Motors at a cost of $13,995 and $9,995, respectively, after the budget has been passed on second reading. The motion was approved.
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Unofficial Returns Gibson County General Election Race for County Trustee Precinct
FINAL RESULTS – An Election Commission volunteer posted the final results to a screen in the Gibson County Courthouse lobby last Thursday evening as voters and candidates awaited the tally. Dana Davidson (right), winner of the Trustee race, and her husband Mark were among those keeping a close watch on the screen. (photo by Crystal Burns)
Alexander edges Carr in primary BY CRYSTAL BURNS In the State Republican Primary, Governor Bill Haslam received 4,333 county votes, easily outpacing his four opponents. His nearest competitor was Mark Coonrippy Brown with 470 votes. United States Senator Lamar Alexander edged
Joe Carr with 2,292 votes for 43.81 percent of the county’s votes. Carr received 2,250 votes and 43 percent. U.S. Congressman Stephen Fincher easily defeated his opponents, receiving 4,102 county votes for nearly 80 percent. Dana Matheny was his closest competitor, receiving 778 votes.
State Representative Curtis Halford received 4,775 courtesy votes. Gary D. Kee defeated Joey Mehlhorn 2,415-1,011 for State Committeeman District 24, and Christi Cross defeated Marilucile Counce 2,646-753 for State Committeewoman District 24.
Unofficial Returns Gibson County General Election Mayor HOPING FOR THE BEST – Frederick Agee, campaign advisor to sheriff candidate Paul Thomas, kept his hand raised in anticipation of Thomas winning a close race. The final precinct reported, Medina, vaulted Thomas to a 25-vote win over Chuck Arnold.
COUNTY CLERK County Clerk Joyce Brooks-Brown (right) celebrated with friends at the Courthouse last Thursday night. BrooksBrown, an incumbent, ran unopposed and received 7,057 complimentary votes. Photos courtesy Trenton Gazette.
Voters select from page 1 District 12. Mark Flake received 144 courtesy votes in District 13. Leon Smith narrowly defeated Kenny Carmichael 143-141 in District 14. Don McEwen received 368 courtesy votes in District 15. Todd Littleton defeated Dusty Emerson 618-277 in District 16 Position 1. Tony Pillow received 642 courtesy votes in District 16 Position 2. Keith Steele defeated Melissa Simmons 262-119 in District 17. Coy Yergin defeated Tiffany Doyle 194-181 for District 18. Cody Childress received 689 courtesy votes in District 19 Position 1. Sandra Moss received 523 votes to defeat Gary Baker (376 votes) in District 19 Position 2.
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Precinct Medina Sitka Gibson Church of Christ Humboldt Park St. James Lane Chapel Old Armory Edison Fruitland Brazil Yorkville Kenton Courthouse Agri-Plex Moores Chapel Union Central Skullbone Milan Express Polk Clark Assembly of God Milan Municipal Bradford Laneview Good Luck Dyer Currie Rutherford Totals
Allen Barker 354 80 89 224 251 46 53 32 34 105 65 79 52 74 143 87 64 64 148 27 90 138 73 42 20 128 72 66 2700
Tom Witherspoon 211 102 82 121 123 41 41 37 90 138 181 161 91 246 412 148 117 143 218 89 139 200 285 109 153 425 180 229 4512
Steve Hilton 150 66 49 105 88 10 9 14 25 72 41 81 65 71 73 100 75 61 99 19 46 87 44 39 43 106 40 95 1772
Hollis Skinner 10 2 4 10 12 47 63 9 14 38 4 12 13 19 135 12 9 3 8 45 18 7 5 8 4 47 4 19 581
Unofficial Returns Gibson County General Election Sheriff Precinct Rodney Wright Medina 153 Sitka 35 Gibson 96 Church of Christ 150 Humboldt Park 132 St. James 15 Lane Chapel 26 Old Armory 30 Edison 43 Fruitland 113 Brazil 113 Yorkville 256 Kenton 125 Courthouse 142 Agri-Plex 194 Moores Chapel 102 Union Central 77 Skullbone 56 Milan Express 86 Polk Clark 21 Assembly of God 35 Milan Municipal 89 Bradford 121 Laneview 71 Good Luck 78 Dyer 333 Currie 163 Rutherford 239 Totals 3094
Chuck Arnold 126 45 51 147 131 84 73 27 83 144 153 77 68 196 395 117 56 89 104 81 86 97 174 86 84 252 102 121 3249
Paul Thomas 457 180 77 166 218 35 42 34 38 100 31 15 28 71 156 133 133 131 299 75 184 258 109 41 58 121 35 49 3274
Mark Renfroe Dana Davidson
Medina 440 Sitka 159 Gibson 105 Hbt Church 201 Hbt Park 224 St. James 32 Lane Chapel 36 Old Armory 31 Edison 50 Fruitland 122 Brazil 59 Yorkville 86 Kenton 61 Courthouse 83 Agriplex 111 Moore’s Chapel 158 Union Central 141 Skullbone 153 Milan Express 267 Polk Clark 54 First Assembly 142 Milan Municipal 247 Bradford 160 Laneview 43 Good Luck 56 Dyer 130 Currie 55 Rutherford 96 Totals 3,502
230 85 104 209 206 84 86 47 99 199 220 240 155 316 579 175 107 117 188 98 139 161 229 144 158 559 236 287 5,457
Unofficial Returns Gibson County General Election Race for Chancellor Precinct
Medina Sitka Gibson Hbt Church Hbt Park St. James Lane Chapel Old Armory Edison Fruitland Brazil Yorkville Kenton Courthouse Agriplex Moore’s Chapel Union Central Skullbone Milan Express Polk Clark First Assembly Milan Municipal Bradford Laneview Good Luck Dyer Currie Rutherford Totals
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Harold Gunn
400 140 139 260 241 80 79 55 110 208 185 218 160 264 530 202 168 149 321 104 184 299 257 140 145 522 195 290 6,045
239 94 72 184 187 47 73 27 43 116 75 91 44 126 155 117 68 92 117 46 87 110 86 51 56 152 94 80 2,759
Unofficial Returns Gibson County General Election Race for Juvenile Court Judge Precinct
Medina Sitka Gibson Hbt Church Hbt. Park St. James Lane Chapel Old Armory Edison Fruitland Brazil Yorkville Kenton Courthouse Agriplex Moore’s Chapel Union Central Skullbone Milan Express Polk Clark First Assembly Milan Municipal Bradford Laneview Good Luck Dyer Currie Rutherford Totals
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Mark Johnson
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432 130 104 183 175 53 43 42 96 202 204 234 128 292 554 216 157 133 279 80 191 252 237 151 153 473 212 240 5,646
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Insight & Opinion
Faith and politics don’t mix
Clayburn Peeples reports: I saw an article about an interesting lawsuit the other day. It seems a retired army master sergeant is suing the government, alleging that he was pushed into early retirement for being too conservative. He claims he was forced to retire early for, among other things, serving Chick-fil-A sandwiches at a private promotion party he held. There’s more to his story than that one incident, and there’s more to the story of that incident that I just related, but it highlights the fact that while the association between politics and religion has always been an uneasy one, today it has become incredibly fractious. Roman Catholic politicians who are Democrats, for example, have dealt with the dilemma of abortion, which is condemned by the Catholic Church, but has been defended and protected, under the name of ‘choice’ by the Democratic Party, since the 1970’s. So Democrat Roman Catholic politicians, on that subject, have had to choose between being devout Catholics or good Democrats. Protestant politicians, some anyway, have a different problem. If they run under the truly conservative banner they must take the contrary view and oppose abortion under
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all circumstances, even in cases of rape. Thus, it is not uncommon in an election to see a Republican Protestant candidate taking an antiabortion position and a Roman Catholic candidate who is pro-choice. Politics not only makes strange bed fellows, but it sometimes makes for strained moral judgments as well. Today, however, a different moral issue, that of sexual orientation, is testing like nothing has in recent memory, whether or not religion and politics can live together side-by-side. Because even though some liberal Protestant denominations have done away with their former positions and practices banning or discouraging gay and lesbian congregants and ministers from the sacraments and activities of their churches, most of the more conservative Protestant churches, and the Catholic Church as well, have not done so. Most still take the position that homosexual activities are sinful, and that a marriage should only be allowed between one man and one woman. That’s the way it was for the first two thousand years of Christianity, and it used to be pretty much incorporated into our law as well, but the Supreme Court recently erased
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CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF MARRIAGE - Jimmy and Nadine Jackson will celebrate 50 years of marriage August 15th, 2014. They were married at Salem United Methodist church in Rutherford on August 15, 1964. Rev. Robert (Boot) Pledge, uncle of Jimmy married the two on the their wedding day. They live in Kenton and two children, Wendy Jewell and Scott and Chad Jackson and 3 granddaughter, Hope and Grace Jewell and Saige Jackson. Happy 50 years of marriage. We love you!
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, Jean Harris, and Modeen Pierce. We would like to invite you to our Gospel Meeting starting August 17th and running through the 19th. Services each evening are at 7 p.m. The sermon series for the meeting is titled “Does it really matter?” Justin Paschall, preacher at the Ripley church of Christ, will be bringing our lessons. “Frequently members of the church, apparently for no reason at all, quit attending the services. This is usually preceded by a period of indifference and spasmodic attendance. Upon closer investigation it will be found that back of it all there is usually a hindering cause. It may be that the individual has become in some entanglement with sin, so that he feels so uncomfortable when studying God’s Word in class, or listening to a gospel sermon, that he prefers to quit attending, rather than be constantly reminded of his ungodliness. His sin may be that of gambling, drinking, filthy
speech, unethical business transactions, or some other equally sinful thing. There are many reasons why an individual should not act so. The following are some of them: 1) He owes God a life of service, and if every day that he lives upon the earth were spent in faithful service, he could never compensate for all that God has done for him. 2) Eternity is too long, hell is too hot, and heaven is too beautiful to spend life here in pursuit of things that will cause one to be lost. 3) Setting the proper example before others is the obligation of every professing Christian. It would be tragic to so live as to miss heaven, but it would be doubly tragic to lead others to the place of eternal suffering. Be an example to your family and friends. 4) No one has a lease on life. James said, `Life is as a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away’ (James 4:14). No doubt many will be lost who intended to do something about their condition, but death overtook them before they had prepared to meet God. Don’t let it happen to you! We need drop-ins, not
drop-outs. Be faithful to the Lord when the weather is bad, when you feel bad, when it is tough to do so. Never surrender convictions to the evil of dropping out of Christ” (Unknown Author).
CELEBRATING 100TH BIRTHDAY - Eunice Hundley Fields will be turning 100 years old on August 15, 2014. She was born and raises and was a frequent resident of the Mason Hall community. Her family invites you to an open house in her honor on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at her home at 1046 Wards Chapel Road, Gleason, TN, 38229. She credits her long life to her strong faith and much family love.
Mason Hall FCE Club The Mason Hall Family and Community Education Club met recently at Grecians in Dyersburg for their annual outing. President Frances Allen welcomed 10 women. After recitation of the club creed and Pledge of Allegiance, Mrs. Allen read the thought for the day,”Failure in people is caused more by lack of determination than lack of talent.” Bennie Patterson’s
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can do that, so Jesus proved He is the Son of God. Do we believe this? On Judgement day we must stand before God for what we believe. Sunday evening Brother Corey spoke on ‘Living a clean life in a dirty world’ from II Corinthians 6:14-7:1, He spoke of the principal of separation. Don’t be yoked together with unbelievers. We must take a stand between right and wrong. Our bodies are dwelling places of the living God. He spoke of penetration, we are to be salt of the earth, and light of the world. We must saturate ourselves with the Word of God. Read and study it each day to purify our body and spirit. Next Sunday after evening worship we will have an ice cream social Please bring ice cream and cookies. There will be a church council meeting Sunday, August 24 to set the new church calendar. All department heads are urged to attend. Neither you nor the world knows what you can do until you have tired. Ralph Waldo Emerson.
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WOODS FAMILY REUNION - Four generations of the Ezekiel Newt Woods and Mary Prater Woods family, from the Morella Community, gathered July 4, 2014 at the Wyndham Resort in Nashville. Newt and Mary had eight children, with three surviving, Elvie Woods Hendricks, Mary Woods Potter, and Charles Woods. Present at the reunion were their children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
devotional was titled, “Being Kind.” She read Ephesians 7:72 and an excerpt for the Happiness magazine. Many people were remembered and lifted up in prayer. The Secretary and Treasurer reports were read and approved. Club members went over the clubs communications, shut-in visits, and social services. Mrs. Allen read the report on the county council meeting.
Brother Corey Meggs began a new study Wednesday evening from the book, ‘Experiencing God.’ We will study seven realities of God’s will. First we must truly know Jesus personally, create a relationship with Him and experience God doing something only He can do. WE divided into 5 groups. Each looked up different Bible scriptures. The questions were who were the main characters, what did God call them to do, and how much detail were they given. We found that very little detail was given any of the called ones. How does God call people today? We must first have the desire to follow God’s will. The Holy Spirit comes to lead and direct us. This is a unique personal experience. Matthew 6:30 and 34 and John 14:6 are key verses to help us. Rather than ask what God’s will for our lives is, we must ask what is God’s will. The governor declared Sunday, August 10 Pray for Students Day. The students, (22) were called to the front
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Refreshed, encouraged, challenged, revived, and many more positive words could be used to describe what our church experienced last week during our revival services. We had anointed preaching and very beautiful music for each night’s worship. As usual, we had good food and sweet fellowship. It was a busy week but worth the time in the House of the Lord. Monday night Dr. Garry Burkacki preached from Luke 5:1-11 on ‘The Almost Broken Net’ He also sang one of the old Scrap Iron Quartet songs ‘Master of the Sea.’ That brought back some sweet memories as several of the gang are now singing in Heaven. He had the original Preacher’s Pals stand and now many of them have children of their own. Our other special was from Amber, singing ‘I Will Call Your Name.’ Tuesday night Bro. Billy Criswell preached a sermon from Rev.3:1-6 titled ‘Are you Superficial or supernatural?’ Our special was by Allie Smithson ‘The End of the Beginning.’ Also, Bro. Billy brought his Bethel singers and they sang ‘Had it Not Been for a Hill Called Mt Calvary.’ It was good to have Lou and the boys with Bro. Billy and both his little boys have grown into real big boys. Wednesday night Bro. Ed and Mrs Helen Marbury came to share with us. Brock sang ‘Come to Jesus’ and Logan, with help from Charles, sang Bro. Ed’s favorite ‘What a Day That Will Be.’ Bro. Ed then brought a great sermon from Deut. 10:12-13. I didn’t get the title but he had a long list of points to consider and remember. The Marburys’ are such a treasure. Jesus is Coming Soon
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Beth and Tommy both had birthdays recently so we sang to them at the beginning of Sunday worship. Tina and Janice played ‘I Stand in Awe’ during quiet time’ and call to worship was ‘His Name is Wonderful.’ The offertory was ‘As The Deer.’ Bro. Jeff’s sermon title was ‘Aged Anna.’ His text was Luke 2:36-38 with references from Eph 5:18-21 and Col 3:24. Life is better when we are on our knees. How is our prayer life? His night message was ‘The Existence of God’ starting in Gen 1:1 and moving through the Old Testament and New
Testament for seven other scriptures. Bible drill night again! That’s good for us to be able to get familiar with our Bibles. To all who visited with us last week, we were honored to have you and invite you to come worship with us anytime you have the opportunity. From Rev. Billy Graham: History has been changed time after time because of prayer. I tell you, history could be changed again if people went to their knees in believing prayer. Pray today for revival in your nation and around the world. Amen and Amen!
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Kenton News By Cindy Lamar Belated happy birthday wishes are extended to Daniel Sharp who celebrated his birthday on August 6th. To mark his special day, he and his wife, Faye enjoyed touring the Discovery Park America in Union City as well as having a delicious meal together at Blue Bank Resort on Reelfoot Lake. Later he enjoyed a surprise visit from his daughters, Leann and Maria and their families. In addition, he was also surprised with a call from his grandson Danny Hannamon and with a visit from Joyce McMackin. To wind up Mr. Daniel’s week of birthday celebration, he visited with his cousin Liz Isbell in Trimble and toured her home and his niece Hillary Eddlemon made him a birthday cake. Also celebrating a birthday in August on the
10th was Faith Wigdor. To celebrate, Faith and her sister Sue Jones of Rutherford and friend Cindy Lamar enjoyed a delicious fish meal together at Toot-N-Tell It in Dyer on Friday and enjoyed her favorite birthday cake on Sunday. Happy birthday Faith! Ray and Caroline Allen of Martin and David and Jane Sutton of Obion were dinner guests of Jack and Jane Allen last Tuesday night. They grilled out and enjoyed talking about old times and just being together. On Wednesday their grandchildren Mitch and Julie Allen had lunch with them. Afterwards Julie spent the afternoon with ‘Mamaw’ and enjoyed playing croquet and latterball and taking a long walk. Then, on Thursday night the Allens enjoyed a
Thank You I would like to express my sincere appreciation to everyone who voted for me in the recent election for Gibson County Trustee. I am so grateful and humbled by your support during this campaign. It has been an honor to meet so many of you and it is and will continue to be a privilege to serve the citizens of this great county. Thank you for allowing me to begin my journey as your next Gibson County Trustee on September 1, 2014. Dana Davidson Paid for by friends to Elect Dana Davidson Gibson County Trustee, Ronnie Davidson, Treasurer.
visit from Jackie Freeman and their 3 year old greatgrandson Landon Freeman, son of Zack and Kelly Freeman. Food for thought: Turn your thoughts to the Father when you feel all alone. He will love and hold you when there is no one. Put your eyes on the Almighty, He’ll show you the way, through this world, its ups and downs each and every day. Give your heart to Jesus when He knocks upon its door, ask your sins be forgiven and He’ll give you life forevermore! Prayer list: Jeremy Spain, Edmond Jackson, Delores Agee, Scottie Stewart, Kim Nipp, Jackie Hatch, Sarah Skinner, Joyce Rice, Henry Herane, Jolene Keymon, Jerry Mount, Carol and Bobby Primrose, Elaine and Jesse Davidson, and Clint McLodge.
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Golden Agers President Gary Baker opened with prayer, August 6, 2014, when fourteen Golden Agers met in the fellowship area of First Baptist Church (FBC) of Dyer. Cherry Markovich filled in as reporter for the day. Prayer Pastor Jerry Legg led us in prayer for Stephanie V., her children; Gary’s sister, Tyree and family; traveling mercies for Jeanne Baker and Alice Ernest. Gary discussed current activities: (a) The Memphis trip July 31 was successful, enjoyable, educational and entertaining, and included a good meal at Central BBQ, guided tour of the Woodruff-Fontaine House Museum and visit to the Cotton Museum. A stretch stop on returning gave the opportunity for refreshments. (b) Tuesday evening, August 5, four Golden Agers attended the Union University Senior Adult Event that featured the Annie Moses Band. We joined a few other members from FBC also there to share the BBQ meal and top-quality entertainment. (c) The Golden Agers calendar next includes the Senior Summer Event at New Bethlehem Baptist Church, Tuesday, August 12th. Those wishing to car pool in the church van should meet at the church by 4:30PM. (d) A trip to Union City is in planning for September 17 to the Discovery Park of America, a lunch stop and visit to the Goodwill store. Join us for further discussion. Our guest speaker was Randy Pool from the Mississippi River Ministry (MRM) in Trenton. The MRM mission statement is,
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“Reaching the underserved; connecting churches to those in need. Deuteronomy 15:11.” Mr. Pool spoke of the Glory of God passing through generations and that it is our responsibility to pass the baton of that legacy. Matthew 25:31 speaks to the Son of Man coming in His glory, accompanied by the angels; then he will sit on His glorious throne. Our ministry equates to a means of ministering through Jesus. We must prepare our mansion by becoming His hands and feet; administering to others, we minister to Jesus. Mr. Pool then presented the “Church without Doors,” a ministry to the homeless every Sunday at Church Park in downtown Memphis. A visual presentation showed the host church setting-up speedy pews made of planks across plastic buckets, under canopies for shade, PA speakers powered by the van; the programs feature the Word of God and a healthy meal for the homeless. Homeless people in the area look forward to this program and are obviously touched spiritually and in practical, physical ways. Sammie and Betty Armstead are God’s local contacts faithfully coordinating this ministry to the needy. Donations of clothing, hygiene kits sleeping bags, etc. are made available to those needing them. Realizing the homeless sleep on the ground, that’s often damp or wet; the MRM has started a project for interested groups to make waterproof mats from clean, plastic shopping bags. Hand-outs and a short video demonstrated the simple, efficient fabrication of these mats. Clean plastic
bags for this roject can be left with The Golden Agers or Smyrna Baptist Church in Gibson County. Other churches or groups may contact Mr. Pool at mrmoftn@tnbaptist.org or check the website mrmoftn. org. for more information. Randy provokes us to pause, realize and act in Christ’s name about poverty and homelessness, which is not limited to any particular group. Given cases may be generational or situational; any of us could find ourselves in dire conditions...remembering we are blessed by the Grace of God; in turn, we are responsible as Christian to strive daily to understand and provide comfort and care God enables us. Mr. Pool concluded by quoting Jesus, saying, “I took your sin so that you may receive my righteousness.” A discussion period noted food sources for the meals, a church plant in downtown Jackson that ministers to the homeless, And others such as the Tenn. Baptist Convention for World Hunger Funds; RIFA; Second Harvest Food Bank; Food Rite; the 3rd St. church; Presbyterian Churches of Memphis; , Eric Watkins and his Hope4Memphis team ministry; and others. Thanking Mr. Pool for sharing his ministry, the group sang “What a Friend We Have in Jesus,” “Happy Birthday” to Randy and Ginger Davidson. The morning ended with fellowship including pulled pork, rolls, baked beans, Cole slaw, potato salad and pie. We adjourned feeling blessed and challenged to be grateful and sensitive throughout our communities.
Community Calendar GC DEMOCRATIC PARTY The Gibson County Democratic Party will hold the August Meeting on Aug. 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Trenton Teapot Room in Trenton. All members must show your support by attending and invite a friend to come. MABRY FAMILY REUNION Monday, Sept. 1st Labor Day Potluck at 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit family, reconnect with old friends, meet new cousins, share family trees. Trenton Park under the pavillion. If you are a Cooper, Thetford or Howell you’re invited too. Contact Melissa Mabry at (719) 200-2640 or lissalym@peoplepc.com GCHS OPEN HOUSE Gibson County High School invites the pubic to attend an open house for the new GCHS stadium and athletic facilities on Sunday, August 17th from 2 to 4 p.m.
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Sunday School for Shut-Ins By Mary King When you’re ready please read Luke 2:14. ‘Glory to God.’ Now there’s praise. At the inauguration of the tabernacle we find these words: ‘Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle. And Moses was not able to enter into the tent of the congregation, because the cloud abode thereon, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle’ Exodus 40:34-35 (KJV). At the dedication of the temple we find these words; ‘And it came to pass, when the priests were come out of the holy place, that the cloud filled the house of the Lord. So that the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud; for the glory of the Lord had filled the house of the Lord’ 1 Kings 8:10-11 (KJV). Hundreds of years later, the Apostle Paul penned these words; ‘To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which
is Christ in you, the hope of glory.’ Colossians 1:27 (KJV). It started with God in Christ. ‘In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God, And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we behold his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth’ John 1: 1, 14 (KJV). Jesus ‘dwelt,’ tabernacled among us. He was here in the flesh – God in the flesh, and He said these words which were written for us. ‘If ye love me, keep my commandments. And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever; event he Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him, but ye know him; for the dwelleth with you, and shall be in you’ John 14:15-17 (KJV). The glory of God was fully and perfectly expressed in the fullness of His time. For God had appeared in flesh. (John 1: 1-14).
Rutherford 1st Baptist By Katheryn Blankenship Saturday was a special day at church. The fellowship room was magically turned into the color of pink. Pink table clothes, clothes, blankets, anything else you can think of for a little baby girl who is suppose to arrive in October. Little Eden will be fixed for awhile with all kinds of little pink outfits. Asher, one of the big brothers came with his mom, grandmother, and great grandmother. He had a good time looking at everything. It wasn’t long before he found some toys just for him and his brothers. Most everyone made it back to church Sunday. Vacation time is over for the kids, as they go back to school. I think most of them were ready to be
back with their friends. Kelly Tucker, Scarlett Russell and Sue Ellen Moore sang ‘Near the Cross’ Sunday morning for the special. They did a good job getting us ready for the message, which was ‘Great Commission’ part 2 taken from Matthew 28: 19. There is still a lot of sickness, and passing of loved ones in and around our town. We want to remember all of them in our prayers. Charles Reed and his wife Spring will be speaking next Sunday. We welcome you to come out and hear them. Those having birthdays this week: Bernie Witherington, Evan Adkins, Terry Cunningham and Haley Earls. Being poor is a problem, but being rich is not the answer.
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Sports & Education
Junior High Lady Pioneers had two good scrimmages last week BY LORI CATHEY The 2014 Gibson County Junior High softball team got off to a good start last week with good performances in scrimmage games against Hillcrest and Dresden. The JH Lady Pioneers have 10 returning eighth grades from last year. In both games the Lady Pioneers hit the ball very well but more importantly,
they hit the ball in scoring simulations. Pitching was strong in both games with all the pitchers getting some throwing time in. The defense had some errors but that is expected early in the season. Gibson County head coach Chris Lowsdale said, “I’m happy with the Lady Pioneers’ performance this past week. We hit the ball
very well and especially in scoring opportunities and our pitching was strong. I was also pleased with the contributions of our younger players who were able to make it in the game when asked to play different positions.” The Junior High Lady Pioneers will play their first season game August 11 at 5:30 p.m. in Dresden
followed by Trenton on August 14 at 4:30 p.m. at Trenton. The JH Lady Pioneers’ first home game will be August 18 at 5 p.m. against Union City. All Gibson County Junior High softball home games will be played at the Dyer City Park, because of the reconstruction of the Gibson County High School Softball field.
SHE’S OUT - Lady Pioneer Jaci White throws out a Dresden runner at first base in the second inning. Photo by Lori Cathey)
SINGLES – Gibson County’s Brittney Koleyck singles to left field Tuesday night against Dresden. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
THROWS DOWN - GC Lady Pioneer catcher Zoey Neal throws down to second to get a base runner stealing. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
NEAL APPLY TAG - Lady Pioneer shortstop Macey Neal applies the tag to a Dresden base runner at second base for out during Tuesday night scrimmage. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
Upward soccer held evaluations BY LORI CATHEY Upward Soccer held registration and evaluations this past Saturday, August 9 at the Dyer C.P. Church in Dyer. Upward Soccer is open to all children and families.
Players range from fouryears old to 13-years old and runs 10 weeks with eight games and one day of practice per week. The season will begin on Saturday after Labor Day with practices on Tuesday
and Thursday evenings. If you missed the sign up date and would like to play it’s not too late to register. Contact April Martin at 731414-4795 by August 15. Martin, Upward soccer coordinator, would like
to thank the fantastic volunteers, old and new, for the great job they did Saturday morning. “This could not be possible without the willingness of all our volunteers,” said Martin.
FOOT WORK - Emeri Lee works on her foot movement during the Upward Soccer evaluations. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
KICKS BALL IN – Keylan Reid kicks in the ball for 50 points during the Dynamic Shooting evaluation. (Photo by Lori Cathey) BALL CONTROL - Halle Armento tries to maintain control of the ball during the Cone Weave evaluation. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
PASSING SKILLS - Macayden Rodriguez works on his passing skills during the Upward Soccer evaluations. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
SPRINT – Jackson Summer get instructions from a Upward volunteer on where to run up field for the 20 yard sprint this past Saturday morning. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
ON THE BALL – Three and a half year old Evie Cruce focuses on the ball as she moves up field during the Upward Soccer evaluations this past Saturday. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
FURTURE SOCCER PLAYER - Mason Kidd of Dyer watches the Upward soccer players go through the evaluations drills. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
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Gibson County Golf team starts 2014 season BY DREW GIBSON Gibson County’s Michael Skinner and Mason Chandler got off to a fast start this season. The two finished 1st and 2nd respectively in their
first two matches. Match one took place at Humboldt Country Club on July 28 vs. South Gibson where Skinner took low medalist shooting a two under 33. Coming in 2nd overall was
Chandler who recorded a four over par 39. Just a week later the two finished 1st and 2nd once again in a match that took place at Pine Crest Golf Course vs. Bradford
and Peabody on August 4. Skinner once again was low medalist shooting a three over par 39 followed closely by his teammate Chandler who recorded a 4 over par score of 40.
GREAT SHOT – GC junior Michael Skinner makes a great shot onto the greens during Monday’s match against Bradford and Peabody. He was the low medalist shooting a three over par 39. (Photo by Lori Cathey) BALL POSITION – Gibson County’s Mason Chandler tries to properly line up the ball before he putts on the second hole at the Pine Crest Golf Course.
SOLID SWING – Ethan Goad works on his fundamentals during a Monday afternoon Jr. High golf practice. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
INSTRUCTIONS - Gibson County Golf Coach Drew Gibson goes over the golf course instructions with the players before the match Monday afternoon. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
PUTTING - Gibson County Jr. High Golf Team member Conner Williams works on his putting during practice last week. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
Gibson County Pioneer Youth Football League holds registration BY LORI CATHEY Four years ago the Gibson County Pioneer Youth Football League was formed. Micah McVay and Eddie Watkins had noticed that Union City, Milan and Obion County all had 3rd grade through 6th grade tackle football programs and their school programs were very successful. So they took upon themselves to form the Gibson County Pioneer Youth Football League with no help from the schools.
GC Pioneer Youth Football League is for kids in grades kindergarten through sixth grades, from Bradford, Dyer, Kenton, Rutherford, Spring Hill and Yorkville. The league is supported by gate money, fundraisers, sponsors and concession stand sales. The Pioneer Quarterback Club is also a big help. They help mark the football field and help out where there is a need. Tackle football will play home games at Rutherford park and will travel to away
games. The 2014 fifth and sixth grade tackle football will open their season on August 26 at 6 p.m. in Rutherford. For the past six years flag football has been played in Rutherford for grades kindergarten through second. Flag football is an instructional football league in which there are officials and no score. The purpose of this league is to teach kids the basics of football to
prepare each one for tackle football. All flag football games are played Saturday morning at Rutherford park. The 2014 flag football season will open on September 6th. There is still time to register for the upcoming flag and tackle football programs or if you would like to donate or sponsor a player you can contact Eddie Watkins at 731-6930697 or Micah McVay at 731-643-5925.
HARD AT WORK - Gibson County Pioneer Youth Football sixth grade coach Cagie Anderson looks on as lineman Trey Baker works hard on his blocking. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
Pioneeer Quarterback Club’s ‘Meet the Players’ date changed OFFENSIVE DRILL - Practicing for the upcoming season, Branten Smith gets ready to carry the football up field. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
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DOING THE DRILLS - Matt Tate runs through a conditioning drill during a Saturday morning practice. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
BY LORI CATHEY Pioneer Football Quarterback Club ‘Meet the Players’ was originally scheduled for Thursday, August 14, but because of the Ribbon Cutting ceremony for the GCHS stadium renovation conflict it has been moved to Friday August 15 at 6 p.m. at Gibson County High School Yates Field. The Quarterback Club will be introducing members of Gibson County High School, junior high football players, managers and cheerleaders. Following the Meet the
Players, the Pioneers football team will scrimmage West Carroll at 7 p.m. at Gibson County. The Pioneers will play their first regular season game at GCHS Yates Field at 7 p.m. on August 22 against Union City, followed by Homecoming on August 29 against Scotts Hill. The Gibson County Special School District Board will holding the Ribbon Cutting ceremony at the newly renovated Gibson County High School Athletic Facility on Thursday, August 14th at 6 p.m.
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PUBLIC NOTICE August 13, 2014 Project Close Out City of Rutherford 2010 CDBG-D Project #GG-36583 Emergency Generator Installation Notice is hereby given that the contractor, Higdon Electric, 132 Dyer Hwy, Yorkville,TN 38389 has requested final payment and project close-out for the 2010 CDBG-D Project #GG-36583 diesel generator installation. Said project is located in the City of Rutherford, Gibson County, Tennessee. Any local resident, subcontractor, or supplier who has claim against this contractor regarding said project has 10 days from the date of this notice to file his/her claim with Mayor Larry Davidson, City of Rutherford, PO Box 487, 38369, Phone: 731/665-7166.
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FLAG PRESENTATION - Woodmen of the World’s Gibson County field representatives Anthony Warren and Jerry Whitt present a new American flag to Dyer Elementary School principle Brad Garner. Teachers Holland-Blair Crenshaw and Rollins were onhand for the presention.
TRENTON HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION MAKES DONATION TO DYER LIONS CLUB - Members of the Dyer Lions Club accept a check from the Trenton Healthcare Foundation to help with the mission of the Lions Club in providing assistance in the eye care of individuals in North Gibson County. The members of the Lions Club accepting the check were Burt Hooper, Gary Paschall, Bob McCurdy, Tom Lannom, Ken Pullias, Roger Gray, and Don Abbott. The Foundation donates to groups who assist those with hardships in their lives such as the TSSD Backpack program, Carl Perkins Abuse Center, the Dream Center, and the Dyer Lions Club. The Trenton Healthcare Foundation also helps individuals in the North Gibson and Trenton areas that are unable to pay for their expenses, such as medications and utility bills, due to medical reasons.
DYER PTO DONATES SUPPLIES - Teachers at Dyer Elementary and Dyer Junior High receive $4,000 in supplies purchased for them by the Dyer PTO. Supplies include calculators, cardstock paper, glue, pencils, wipes and other supplies to help them with the start of their school year. In three years, the Dyer PTO has purchased around $9,000 of supplies for the teachers and the children. The Dyer PTO has been able to help in this way as a result of fundraisers they have throughout the year.
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FINAL SUMMER CONCERT AT DISCOVERY PARK - Everclear will headline the final summer concert at Discovery Park of America on Saturday, August 23rd. Other 90’s bands rounding out the show are Tonic and Vertical Horizon. Gates open at 6:30 and show time is 7:30.
Discovery Park presents final concert of season on August 23 Discovery Park of America’s final summer concert in their summer concert series will take place Saturday, August 23rd on the Great Lawn at Discovery Park. Everclear is the headliner for the evening, making its debut in the 1990’s. Also embodying music from the 90’s with six top 10 hits is the band Tonic who will play before Everclear. The
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favorites as Starship, Survivor, Sawyer Brown and The Outlaws have been among the first to play at the Discovery Park venue. “The response has been good this year,” Rippy noted. “We have learned a lot, and plan to continue to bring top acts to the area in the future,” Rippy said. To show appreciation to members, previous concert attendees and daily guests, Discovery Park has discounted the price of the tickets to this final concert for a limited time. “Now through August 22nd, our members and guests can purchase tickets to this final concert at a discount,” Rippy reported. A single ticket will sell for $40 and anyone purchasing two or more tickets can get them for $35 each through August 22nd. All tickets will go back to the original price of $45 on August 23rd, the day of the show. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. with music starting at 7:30. Concert goers are advised to bring their own bag chair or blanket. Coolers, umbrellas, tents and outside food and drink are not allowed. There will be food and beverage available on site.
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