Tri-City Reporter August 18 2010

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VOL. 118, NO. 32

TRI-CITY REPORTER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2010

DYER, TENNESSEE

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Commission can vote new wheel tax Aug. 30

Neglected properties targeted Dyer to take down houses BY MICHAEL ENOCHS Dyer city officials have moved closer to clearing off two abandoned properties in the city that have been a source of complaints from residents. In the mayor’s report, Mayor Sam Thompson advised the city council that he had contacted the city’s attorney, Jennifer Deen, in regards to what action the city needs to take to deal with unfit structures in town. In the public health committee report, alderman George Fisher made a motion that was seconded by alderperson Judy Baker, to solicit bids for the complete demolition, hauling off, and proper disposal of the buildings and outbuildings at 208 South Main Street and 130 Poplar Grove Road. The council approved the measure, and the city will now solicit bids. In the police department report, the council approved measures that were already budgeted for the police department to purchase new uniforms. The council also awarded the lowest bidder a job for repairing the air conditioner system on the meter reading truck. The lowest bid was see page 3

Sen. Corker speaks at Reagan Day dinner BY CRYSTAL BURNS Gibson County Republicans welcomed Sen. Bob Corker to Humboldt last Friday night for a Reagan Day dinner. Corker, who joined local Republican candidates Rep. Curtis Halford, Don McCleary and Stephen Fincher, forwent the usual Reagan Day fanfare to bring a message about government spending. “I hope to shock people because I’m very concerned about the direction of our country,” Corker said. Corker’s presentation included projections for the growing gap between spending and revenue and the deficit. He explained that the government is currently borrowing 40 cents for every $1 it spends. His projections show that by 2020 the gap between spending and revenue will be $1.25 trillion and by 2035 the government see page 2

YORKVILLE HONORED - Gibson County Fair President William Lowery (third from left) presents a plaque to Yorkville Mayor John “Bubba” Higdon during opening ceremonies of the 155th fair. Yorkville was the honored city of this year’s fair. Higdon expressed thanks for the special recognition. Others joining in the presentation were (from left) State Rep. Curtis Halford, State Sen. Lowe Finney, Alderman Mack Zarecor, the Fairest of the Fair Taylor Hassell and Alderman Hollis Hanks. (photo by Danny Jones, The Gazette)

GC Fair salutes Yorkville, recognizes volunteers BY DANNY JONES - THE GAZETTE Yorkville was the honored city for the 155th annual Gibson County Fair. Opening ceremony was held Monday, August 9. Yorkville Mayor “Bubba” Higdon along with aldermen Mack Zarecor and Hollis Hanks were in attendance as official representatives of the city. Theme of this year’s fair, billed as the oldest continuous fair in the south, was “Come Harvest 155 Years of Fun.” The fair that began in 1856 has been an annual event except for breaks during the Civil War and the first years of Reconstruction. At the opening ceremony fair President William Lowery thanked the hundreds of volunteers, the Sheriff Department and County Highway Department and Junior Fair Board members and presented the first ever President’s Award to Junior Fair Board member Ashley Nicely. He then presented a plaque to Yorkville Mayor Higdon, as the 2010 honored city. The mayor asked that alderman Zarecor give a brief history of Yorkville as follows: “Yorkville, with a population of 300, is one of

They reopen the store downtown in July. Additional employees include many familiar faces. They are Betty Jones-head cashier, Malory Richerson, Cheryl Whitworth-cashiers, Charles Gammons-stocker and carry-out, Keith Whitworth-stocker, fork lift driver and carry-out, Ty Greene-deli, stocker and carry-out, James Barber-forklift driver and stocker and Carol see page 11

RUTHERFORD GROCERY IS BACK IN TOWN - William White, store manager, and Ruth Tate are ready for the big grand re-opening of Rutherford Grocery in downtown Rutherford. A ribbon cutting was held Tuesday, August 17 and a big sale is planned for this weekend.

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the few towns with a mayor named “Bubba.” It was founded by John Kuydendall and was first called Belt Buckle. In 1840 there was a hotel called Travelers Stop. After the Civil War and the railroad track moved, the town began to decline. Today, Yorkville has one of the largest cotton gins in the area, along with a telephone company and small plastics franchise. Perhaps its greatest claim to fame was the Jersey Cattle Show from 1829 to 1965 and its most prominent citizen was Congressman Ed Jones, who contributed so much to the area. There is a lot of hometown pride in Yorkville. Only recently did the town establish a tax base. An outstanding park was built by donations and a veterans’ memorial fund is currently underway. Yorkville has one of the top fire and First Responder departments. The city is unique this year in having its own Taylor Hassell serving as Fairest of the Fair, the first time a queen has been from Yorkville since Carol Ann Pope in the mid 1970s.” This year’s queen said that Yorkville is a great see page 3

Tate brothers continue legacy, re-opening Rutherford Grocery BY CINDY EAST Rutherford Grocery has re-opened in downtown Rutherford, once again under the ownership of the Tate family. Brothers Tracy and Douglas Tate have spruced up the store with new shelving, coolers and fresh paint. William White is the store manager. A ribbon cutting was held Tuesday, August 17 to celebrate the grand re-opening. Rutherford Grocery offers name brands as well as Always Save and Best Choice brands. The store also offers hot food during lunch. Susan Oliver is deli manager and assistant manager. Check out Susan’s famous loaded BBQ baked potatoes. Other items on the menu are barbecue, barbecue chicken, ribs, and tenderloin sandwiches. Pizzas are offered anytime; just call ahead. Any lunch items can be preordered. “Customers are proud to have the grocery store downtown again,” said White. “It is so much more convenient.” The Tate family has lived in Gibson County for several generations. The family of Steven Anderson Tate came to West Tennessee from Perry County to Cades near Milan in 1902. It was a large family and three of the sons later settled in Rutherford. The first to come to Rutherford was John Tate who taught school at Oak Hill and later became a rural mail carrier until he retired. Sandy Tate and Lee Tate came around 1914. Both men opened grocery stores. Lee’s was on the north side and Sandy’s on the south side of Main Street, which at the time was gravel. At one time there were seven grocery stores in Rutherford. Sandy’s three sons, Mack, Joe and Paul, grew up working in and operating the business. Paul was gone for four years during World War II but returned after the war. Tracy and Douglas are his sons. They sold the store in 2008 and the business was moved to another location.

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BY STEVE SHORT The Gibson Co. Commission will reconvene in Trenton Monday morning Aug. 30 at 9 a.m. and commissioners can vote to raise the county wheel tax, according to County Attorney Floyd Flippin. Flippin sent letters August 12 to County Mayor Joe Shepard, Mayor Elect Tom Witherspoon, current members of the Commission and newly elected members of the Commission informing officials that “there is no prohibition to our having another resolution to increase our current County Wheel Tax.” The commission had asked Flippin to research requirements for voting on a wheel tax increase following the results of public referendum in which a $35 wheel tax hike was defeated by a vote of 6,627 (69%) against compared to 2,946 (31%) for the $35 wheel tax increase approved by the Commission Nov. 30, 2009. Following the wheel tax referendum vote, the County Budget Committee submitted a 2010-11 budget on August 9 proposing a 32cent property tax increase to provide revenues. The increase would be a 44% hike over the current 72cent property tax rate. Voters cannot oppose a property tax increase through public referendum. Mayor Shepard and many members of the Commission have supported a wheel tax increase as a more fair tax that is paid by more residents countywide, not just property owners. On instructions from the Commission, Flippin consulted with CTAS see page 4

Herron touts plans for cutting waste, creating jobs BY DANNY JONES THE GAZETTE Congressional candidate Roy Herron shared his plans for cutting wasteful spending and creating jobs in Gibson County on Saturday as part of a 19county Cuttin’ and Creatin’ Tour. Herron, who is seeking to represent Tennessee’s 8th Congressional District, is hosting town hall meetings across Middle and West Tennessee to hear the public’s ideas and share what he can do to restore fiscal responsibility in Washington and encourage economic growth in Tennessee. Herron, a small-town attorney and Christian author, told a gathering at Trenton City Hall, “Families and business owners in see page 3

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Sen. Corker speaks at Reagan Day dinner from page 1 will spend 49 percent of its budget on mandatory spending and 25 percent on interest payment. “Our interest payments are dwarfing what we’re spending [on the things citizens need], but even more troubling is where

we’re getting the money we’re spending,” Corker said. Currently foreign holders have bought 46 percent of America’s indebtedness with Chinese holders claiming 10 percent. “Borrowing money from people who aren’t

necessarily your closest allies could put you in a jeopardizing situation,” he said. “It sort of changes your relationship when you owe people money.” Corker, who plans to propose legislation in January to cap spending, said the nation’s current

deficit can’t be blamed on a specific party. “There’s plenty of blame to go around,” he said. “To be frank, Republicans quit acting like Republicans there for a while. We need to move blame aside and figure out a way to solve the problem.” The senator also chided citizens for their role in what he described as “spending on steroids.” “Politicians in our country really reflect, generally

speaking, our citizenry,” Corker said, alluding to Americans’ willingness to take on huge amounts of credit card debt. “Politicians haven’t had the courage to change, and citizens have not been willing to make sacrifices.” Corker said the solution won’t come from eliminating earmarks, which he said he’s uncomfortable with and doesn’t use, or by chasing spending with taxes. He encouraged Gibson County Republicans to express their

REPUBLICAN LEADERS - Mark Renfroe, (from left) President of the Gibson County Republican Party, welcomed Don McCleary (Republican nominee for Senate District 27), Rep. Curtis Halford (up for a second term in District 79), Stephen Fincher (Republican nominee for Congressional District 8), Sen. Bob Corker, and Peggy Murphy (Chair of the Gibson Co. Republican Women) to a Reagan Day Dinner in Humboldt last Friday. Sen. Corker was the featured speaker.

“SPENDING ON STEROIDS”- Sen. Bob Corker included a stop in Humboldt on his 26-county tour of the state, speaking at a Reagan Dinner last Friday. Corker decried outlandish government spending and rallied support to cap spending and work on reducing the nation’s deficit.

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concerns with government spending to their election officials but also to their friends and neighbors. Sen. Corker’s appearance in Humboldt is part of a 26county tour he has embarked on during a recess from Congress. “This is the most rewarding recess I’ve been involved with,” he noted. “I see tremendous energy in the Republican Party. The General Assembly is going to make great gains [in November], and I don’t think there’s any question our next governor is going to be Bill Haslam.” Haslam was unable to attend the event but sent a representative as did Sen. Lamar Alexander and Rep. Marsha Blackburn. Sen. Corker fielded questions after his address and spoke about his office’s involvement in the ongoing debate concerning American Ordnance’s plans to move more than 600 production jobs from the Milan Army Ammunition Plant to a sister plant in Iowa. “We’re making sure the Army goes through all the processes he needs to go through,” he said. “We know how important the arsenal is to this community, and we’re staying on top of it.” Milan Mayor Chris Crider and Rep. Halford spoke on Corker’s behalf, saying the senator and his staff are keeping the heat on the Army. “Sen. Corker’s office is doing all they can do to try to figure out how to trump what the Army wants to do,” Crider said. Halford also attested to weekly meetings Corker’s office keeps to stay abreast of the issue at the arsenal. “We are doing the absolute most we can do to figure out how to stop American Ordnance,” he said. The Gibson County Republican Party sponsored the Reagan Dinner at Humboldt General Hospital.

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Herron touts plans or cutting from page 1 Tennessee are struggling because of a sour economy,

and Washington is piling a huge load of debt on us, our children and grandchildren.

Neglected from page 1 from Robert’s Auto Repair for $650. In the park committee report, alderman Jimmy Landrum enquired as to when a grinder pump would be installed at the city park to alleviate the sewage issues there. Alderman Nathan Reed advised that the city had been cleared on the environmental issues related to the upgrades at the park and the process was ready to start. Landrum made a motion, seconded by alderperson Bitsy Gilliland to solicit bids for the purchase and installation of a grinder pump and the sewer lines needed to connect the sewage system at the park to the city’s main sewer system. The measure was approved. Landrum also informed the board that he and city recorder Jason Griggs had spoken with MTAS Gerald Parish about the possibility of designating one of the ball fields at the park as a softball field. Parish advised that the city could do this. After some discussion the council referred the matter to committee. Another item that was referred to committee

was developing a list of specifications and soliciting bids for two budgeted items; a Z Trac mower and a tractor. In the visitors section, Dr. Bob McAlexander of 245 Elm Street addressed the board concerning a storm water drainage problem that is ruining his yard. He asked if the board would consider installing a catch basin and connect it to an existing drainage pipe to resolve the rainwater drainage issue on Elm Street. The water and sewer committee are to look into the problem. In other business brought before the board: • A purchase order was approved to King Construction for $619 for red sand and gravel. • A purchase order was approved to American Development for $948 for chemicals for the water and wastewater plants. • A purchase order was approved to Wilson Well Company for $2050 for the well maintenance contract. • The council approved awarding the cleaning service contract for the police department and city hall to Betty London for $220 per month.

The time has come to stop the out-of-control spending, rein in the waste and fraud, and balance the federal budget. My experience in Tennessee balancing budgets and working to grow jobs will help me serve you in Washington.� “My opponent just engaged in the meanest, nastiest and most expensive smear campaign in the history of Tennessee politics. He didn’t even finish his acceptance speech before he started his negative attacks. But I want the people to know that if they want to stop the spending and create jobs-I’m their man,� Herron said. Herron has championed policies that have made Tennessee one of the top three business-friendly states in the nation. He has led the fight for Tennessee workers with major jobs initiatives such as the Northwest Tennessee Port and Industrial Park, the West Tennessee Jobs Megasite and the Hemlock Semiconductor Plant. He has also led on jobscreating road projects, such as Interstate 69, U.S. Highway 79, and other fourlane expansions in West and Middle Tennessee. Herron said his experience as a part-time citizen legislator will help him best serve the people in working to create economic growth. A pro-jobs fiscal conservative, Herron has consistently voted for a balanced budget in Tennessee and made the

tough cuts needed to keep the state budget balanced. “I’ve driven my truck about 400,000 miles. My sons think our family motto should be ‘waste not, want not,’� Herron said. “If you send me to Washington, I won’t forget how I got there or who sent me. I’ll spend your money like I spend my own-I’ll be tight with it.� Herron, who was recently endorsed by the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition, advocates for common sense earmark reform. “It is ridiculous to spend $150,000 for a traffic light in New York, $50 million for an indoor rainforest in Iowa and $74 million for shrimp research,� Herron said. “In Tennessee we balance our state’s budget by making hard spending choices. I support federal pay-as-yougo rules, so Washington will have to live within its means like Tennesseans do. I will push for integrity reviews to identify and eliminate waste, fraud and abuse in the federal budget.� “Adding $1.5 trillion to the debt each year is mortgaging our children’s futures and ultimately could do to this country what foreign foes could not: destroy America as we know it. Making cuts will require bipartisan solutions and caring more about our country than one’s political party. It doesn’t matter if you are a Democrat or Republican if you forget you are an American,� Herron said.

GC Fair salutes ABANDONED HOUSES TO BE RAZED – The city of Dyer is taking bids to have the property on 208 S. Main (above) and 130 Poplar Grove Road (left) demolished and cleared away.

from page 1 place to live and it is an honor for her to represent Yorkville and the Gibson County Fair. Yorkville youngsters did well in the Jr. Market Show. She reminded everyone of the Washer Pitchin’ Contest slated for August 21. Joetta White, on behalf of the Gibson County Fair Association, presented a

plaque to the family of former longtime County Commissioner Tommy Price, who died in June, for his financial and volunteer support of the fair through the years. Accepting were his wife, Jane; daughter, Teresa; and son-in-law. William Lowery. Laura Bell Speer served as emcee.

WELCOMES CANDIDATE - Gibson County Democratic Party Chairman Corbin Gibson (left) welcomes Roy Herron, congressional candidate, to Trenton Saturday. The stop was part of Herron’s Cuttin’ and Creatin’ Tour. (photo by Danny Jones, The Gazette)

PRESIDENT’S AWARD - Gibson County Fair President William Lowery presented the first ever President’s Award to Ashley Nicely. A Junior Fair Board member will be selected each year for outstanding service. The presentation was made during opening ceremonies last week. The plaque will hang in a prominent spot at the fairgrounds. (photo by Danny Jones, The Gazette)

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Insight & Opinion

Clayburn Peeples reports: Hot! Hot! Hot! “Is it just me,” the man said, “or is the heat hotter than it used to be?” “What?” I asked, not exactly understanding what he was getting at. “The heat never used to bother me,” he went on, “even when it was in the high 90’s, but now it just saps my energy completely. You think it’s because of air conditioning?” Of course he’s not the only one saying things like that; you hear comments like that all the time when it’s as hot as it has been the last two weeks, and they’re all correct. We are all suffering more from the heat than we used to, because every one of us is older than we used to be, and the likelihood of suffering a heat related health disorder increases with age, as does the severity of heat related illnesses. Exposure to really high temperatures that would only cause cramps in a 17-year-old might cause heat exhaustion in a 40-year-old and fullblown hyperthermia (heat stroke) in a 60-year-old. Most

Extreme heat is a dangerous killer

people don’t know this, and even those who do usually don’t even take the extra precaution of drinking extra water. Even older people, who are most susceptible to heat disorders, often fail to take basic precautions. That’s too bad, because extreme heat is the most dangerous kind of weather we face. As a matter of fact, of all weather phenomena, it is heat that is the real killer. During the last decade, more people were killed by heat waves than by floods, tornadoes and lightning strikes together. Not only that, the number of heat related deaths is thought to be highly under reported. In addition to the physical damage extreme heat does to us, there is also the psychological toll it takes. The stress caused by excessive heat has been associated with all sorts of violent crimes, some of which, of course, lead to even more deaths. And don’t even think of the awesome economic cost of a heat wave. Heat kills plants and other animals just like it does humans. A police dog

in Atlanta succumbed to the heat a few days ago; so did Franklin the Rhinoceros at the Jackson, Mississippi zoo. As I write this, our current heat wave has abated, slightly, and the worse may be over, but we are definitely going through a heat wave to remember. For one reason, it has been one of the most uncomfortable on record. That’s one reason my friend complained that he couldn’t take this heat wave the way he used to be able to. This heat wave has been harder to take, for two reasons: First, even though it hasn’t been the hottest summer on record, it has been one of the most humid, and the old saying, “It’s not the heat; it’s the humidity,” is partially correct. The measures of both go into those stratospheric heat indices the weather people have bombarded us with. The heat indices are abnormally high this summer because in addition to it being extremely hot, relative humidity is higher than normal as well. Normally

Commission can vote new from page 1 (County Technical Assistance Service by the Univ. of Tenn.) attorney Kristy Brown and told commissioners they may vote on a new wheel tax hike August 30. “We know of no required waiting period between when a referendum fails and when the county legislative body can bring up the wheel tax again,” said Brown. “There is a

six-month ‘waiting period’ for the sales tax…” “Some of you had thought there was a six month window in which we could not bring (a wheel tax increase) up again, but that is not the case,” Flippin told officials. “You are perfectly free to vote on August 30 to raise the Wheel Tax. We have provided in the newspaper a notice that we will be discussing possible funding of the budget

This week’s poll question: Which tax do you think is the fairer tax? 1)Wheel Tax 2)Property Tax 3) No tax Vote online at www.tricityreporter.net, by email to news @tricityreporter.net or by phone 692-3506.

Last week’s question and results: Do you agree with the County Commission’s proposal to raise county property tax rates? No - 93% Yes - 7%

Citizens of Gibson County, When the economic train wreck happened the State of California refused to reduce the size and cost of Government as their revenues fell. Instead they repeatedly increased taxes on the public and on their businesses. The result has been a disaster. People left the state in droves and business failures escalated. Their situation worsened until California is now insolvent and desperate. In contrast the State of Tennessee realized that with the private sector in economic decline the size and cost of State government must be reduced as well to maintain a healthy balance between the size and cost of government and what the private sector can support under its current economic conditions. Our Tennessee State government is one of the most financially solid in America. Turning our attention to Gibson County, it makes little difference economically between the wheel tax and the property tax. Either way it takes about 1.5 million dollars out of the private sector and will further damage the citizens and businesses of Gibson County financially. Why does the Gibson County Commission follow the example of California’s failure rather than Tennessee’s success? Maybe your Commissioner can tell you.

through a Wheel Tax and/or a Property Tax.” The wheel tax hike would require votes by 17 of the 25 commissioners on two separate votes. If passed by the commission but opposed by public petition, another referendum could be on the November 2 ballot, said one official. David Nance of Milan, head of the Gibson Co. Patriots conservative group, helped lead opposition to the previous wheel tax increase. He said last week the Patriots would lead a petition movement again if a wheel tax hike is approved by the County Commission. “I do anticipate that a property tax increase will fail miserably and another wheel tax will probably be voted on and might pass, but I really doubt that,” said Nance in a letter. “17 commissioners would have to vote directly against 70% of the public. The public would begin to ask … how to remove or recall commissioners. “It is by happenstance that the Patriot meeting is set for the second Tuesday of every month, the day after the commission meets. A vote was taken in anticipation of another wheel tax effort and the Patriots voted unanimously to petition it to referendum again if we have legal recourse to do so. …We would kick off the petition effort the next day and could easily turn in plenty of signatures in 10 to 14 days.”

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Now that the election is over and the people of Gibson County have cast their votes I was disappointed that they believed what they read in the paper and e-mails or rumors that they heard instead of checking for all the facts. Our local Patriot Organization could have been a voice that helped the people of Gibson County until they picked their few candidates and said whatever it took to try to get them elected instead of the true facts. Weakley County’s total tax rate is $2.0616 not $1.30 as their facts stated. They also said that our sheriff (who has done a great job) had cut his budget by 15 or 20 percent when actually his expenditures have increased by an average of $100,000 per year for the past four years. I was labeled as a “tax your wheels of politician” when this could not be further from the truth. Yes, I voted for a wheel tax because this was the fairest way and the best way for the County to receive

funds needed to run the state and federally mandated programs we are required by law to have as a county. Contrary to popular belief the commissioners do not enjoy raising your taxes because we all pay taxes too. It was told that the people could pass a provision called Home Rule so you could vote on whether or not the commissioners could raise property taxes. This is not true because Home Rule only applies to certain city municipalities not to county government. Increased property taxes

not only place the burden on fewer people it discourages industry from locating here. Your county commissioners have a hard job to do. Too bad you have not thanked them for having the lowest property tax rate in the state, for providing your mandated county services but have listened to the propaganda spewed by a few and are now faced with significant property tax increase. Experience is not always a bad thing for the people who are responsible for managing your local government. Tim Luckey

County needs jobs Letter to Editor I stand amazed, at our elected county officials. I am sure as the founding fathers of this great country sat down to work on the taxation with representation thing, they could have never imagined the level of incompetence of our county leaders. Over 3,000 people signed

a petition to repeal a wheel tax increase. When placed on the ballot the increase failed. Everyone in the county lives within their income. There is no reason the county cannot do the same. The answer to increasing the tax base is simple. JOBS! Richard Hartsfield

Jackson General Hospital celebrates 60 years of service Jackson-Madison County General Hospital celebrated its 60th birthday today! Festivities included a cake and ice cream social for everyone, including special guests and dignitaries, board members, medical staff, hospital employees, and volunteers. Mayor Jerry Gist and Mayor Jimmy Harris read a proclamation, and former and retired hospital employees joined in the celebration.. Employees sang together “Happy Birthday” as well before enjoying their cake and ice cream. Jackson-Madison County General Hospital is the flagship of West Tennessee Healthcare, the

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Once again, older people are much more vulnerable than others. Often, tragically, they are so fearful of criminals breaking into their houses that they barricade themselves inside their houses and cause the heat to rise even more. Saturday’s Commercial Appeal reported that yet another Memphian had died from this summer’s brutal heat, the 16th so far. There may be more to come. So let’s be extra careful about getting too warm, because even though it’s not as searing as it was last week, it’s still August, and it’s still dangerously hot. Stay cool.

Experience is not a bad thing

There is a CAT KILLER on the loose. This dog has KILLED CATS on Walnut St. & Ashley St. and maybe your street. Whoever has turned this DOG loose is an accessory to MURDER. Hope you can sleep at night.

Cindy East Managing Editor

for the past several days, and significantly, nearly all of the real killer heat waves in the past have featured nighttime temperatures that failed to drop below 75 degrees. Most people know that plants suffer from such conditions, but humans do too. When nights remain that hot, people without airconditioning simply cannot cool their bodies down for prolonged periods of time. This causes health stresses for them that build up to the point that some suffer heat strokes or heart attacks. And, of course, the longer the heat hangs on, the more dangerous it becomes.

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April Jackson Publisher

during a heat wave the humidity is a little lower than normal, but this summer it has been higher than usual. Exacerbating things is the fact that as the temperature goes up, the damaging effect of even modest increases in relative humidity becomes greater and greater, because the high humidity causes our bodies to work much harder to get rid of heat. The other factor helping to make the heat unbearable this summer has been the higher than average nighttime temperatures we have endured, even for a heat wave. Nighttime lows have hovered in the high 70’s and low 80’s

largest employer in rural West Tennessee with more than 5,000 employees who provide high quality, compassionate healthcare to people in 18 counties. The hospital has six centers of excellence including: the Tennessee Heart and Vascular Center, Kirkland Cancer Center, West Tennessee Rehab Center, West Tennessee Women’s Center, West Tennessee Neuroscience and Spine Center, and Emergency Services. The hospital was established in 1950 on 40 acres of land on Omar Lane with only 123 beds and has now grown into a 634-bed anchor of the West Tennessee Healthcare system with five affiliate hospitals: Bolivar General Hospital, Camden General

Subscribe & $ave! Retirement Celebration for Diane Taylor Gibson County Clerk Please come and help us celebrate the retirement of Diane Taylor as she prepares to enjoy a life of leisure. She has worked hard for Gibson County for 42 years and we want to thank her for her devoted service and to wish her the best. Please join us.

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Hospital, Gibson General Hospital, Humboldt General Hospital, and Milan General Hospital. Bobby Arnold, President and CEO of West Tennessee Healthcare says, “I am so proud that the hospital continues to fulfill its 60 year old mission to care for the poor and indigent who cannot care for themselves and to accomplish this goal without tax support. I am also proud that the hospital was recently recognized as a community value five-star hospital by Cleverly+ Associates and I congratulate our 5,000 West Tennessee Healthcare employees for this achievement. Even in these tough economic times, our employees continue their commitment to provide excellence in healthcare.”

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Community Living North Union

Mr. John Lee and Mrs. Rosie Mae Mitchell

Mitchells celebrate 50 years of marriage In honor of the 50th wedding anniversary of John Lee and Rosie Mae Mitchell, Their family invite you to share a special moment in their lives as they renew their wedding vows Friday evening, September 3, 2010 at 5 o’clock p.m. at St. Paul M.B. Church, Kenton. A reception will be held at the Kenton Center at

6 o’clock p.m. The couple was married on August 26, 1960 in Corinth, Mississippi. Hosting the celebration will be their daughter-in-law, Tracella Pitts and Kalesia Pitts, her sisters, Julia Shane and Helen Jackson and other family members. Friends and family are cordially invited to attend.

Bethpage By Joyce Brown Congratulations to our young people (and some not so young) who make up the Bethpage co-ed softball team. They had to play four games Saturday to win first place in the Birth Choice tournament, but win it they did!! Great job guys and girls. To celebrate this accomplishment there will be a church wide cookout next Sunday night after services. All are invited to participate. Bring something that goes with burgers as Tommy Griggs is donating the meat. Thanks to him we won’t have to ask “Where’s the beef?� I know that’s lame but I have to find something to put in this article. Joe and Diane Jenkins were back in church Sunday following an extended business trip. Also returning from out of town were Charles and Peggy Perryman. They traveled to Houston, TX last week to carry their granddaughter home so she could start school. We send prayers and sympathy to the family of Joyce Cavender who passed away last weekend following a lengthy illness. When it was time for honoring birthdays this Sunday, a couple of smiling little Griggs’ came down front with their two pennies. Jack and Nathan have turned two years old

and they warm everyone’s hearts with their dazzling smiles and cute antics. Tina and Janice played a beautiful arrangement of “It Is Well With My Soul� for quiet music and call to worship was “Jesus, Something About That Name.� Bro. James sermon title was “What I Want To Do.� His main scripture was Matt 25:14-18. He also used references from Matt 13:1415, Rom 10:17, Rom 3:10, Rom 10:9. He presented an expanded perspective on the parable of the talents. It was interesting and thought provoking. On Sunday night he preached from Psa 27:14 on “The Beauty Of The Lord.� We are so thankful to have a pastor who preaches the word. Having a precious wife to help him is an added blessing. The Christmas in August tea will be held next Sunday afternoon Aug 22 at the Gibson Association building. If you are interested in what’s going on in GBA and some ministry projects available come join us there. Refreshments will be served and great people will be there to explain some of the many areas of work to further the Gospel of Christ that you help with in making donations and personal participation. Have a great week, keep smiling and remember “our joy is in the Lord�

Dyer Church of Christ Morning worship services had an attendance 102 and 77 in Sunday school. Perfect attendance for this week was the Cradle Roll class, Pre-K and Kindergarten class and the 3rd through 5th grade. The message for the morning service came from the book of Numbers 15:13 and 31, “The High Handed Sin.� When we sin deliberately, openly and without caring we are not obeying God. He that despises the Lord and breaks his commandments shall be cut off from the Lord and he will surely die. The message for the evening service came from the book of Romans 7 and John 15, “God Likes His Children Fruity.� The fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness

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and faithfulness. Remember in prayer: Damon and Susan Campbell, Sue Paschall and her mother, Jerry Martin, Grady Tharpe, Sue Petty, Jack King, all of our shut-ins and those in the nursing home. Our teachers meeting went well this week. Our Elders had some curriculum changes they wanted to present to the teachersthatlookedpromising. We received a new list of the children moving up into other classes in September. Thanks to Joey Barron for taking the time to keep us updated and organized. Announcements: Make plans to attend our 5th Sunday meeting on August 29th. Our guest speaker will be Frank Williams from Freed Hardeman University. There will be an add-a-dish meal.

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Sally reported 32 folks floated the current on Saturday. A large crowd of 92 celebrated the sacrament of Baptism for Julianne Moody, Lexi Whitley, and Madison Baird. We welcome these young ladies into the family of God. Following the service the Whitley family sang “That Will Be a Glad Reunion Day A Happy Meeting in Heaven.� It was beautiful and blessed our hearts. It was good to see Bo and Cheryl Bryan. Rachel has been with us the last couple of weeks. Yours truly was in charge of the Children’s Sermon. I read from a prayer book all the things that cause us to call upon the Lord for help and the scriptures telling us we should ask the Lord. We had more than a pew of young folks. Happy Birthday wishes were sung to Renee

Rutherford, Ally Goad, and Reed Yarbrough. Bro. Don’s text was from Matt. 9: 9, 10. He talked about when Matthew the tax collector was at his work Jesus said “Follow Me.� Disciples of Christ give up the old life and move into a new life. Matthew wanted to share with his tax collector friends and sinners the love of the father and forgiveness of sins. Let the master steer you in the right direction as you witness among your peers. On Sunday night after the service we had a Super Sundae Sunday to celebrate our three new members of our family of North Union. Come and join us on Sunday nights at 6 p.m. as Bro. Don continues to make Revelations come alive as we continue our study. On Wednesday nights at 7 p.m Ms. Connie is teaching us from Daniel.

The Grapevine We had wonderful service at St. Paul Sunday morning beginning with Sunday School. Pastor Willie Pounds delivered the message. His topic “Forget the Middle of the Road: God Does Not Accept Excuses� was found in James 1: 508 and other scriptures. The mass Choir provided the music. Minister Jasmin Williams delivered the message at Bashan Baptist Church in Rives Sunday morning. The youth directors and the majority of the youth choir accompanied her. Bashan was observing their Annual Men and Women Day. Dinner was served between services. At 3 p.m. minister Timothy White delivered the afternoon message at Bashan Baptist Church His topic “The Commandments, Have

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we Forgotten Them.� Harold and Josie Banks, Michelle Skinner and I and Brian Albea and family attended The 140th and 128th Grand Communications Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, F&A.M. and Excelsior Grand Chapter in Knoxville the first weekend in August. Prayer list: The Brooks and Grice Families, William Edmonds, L.?M. Bardwell, James Harris, Preston White, Ruby Warren, Mary L. Mays, Elizabeth White, Billy Martin, George Bailey and Martha Simpson. Those having birthdays this week are: Tyrone Warren, Paige White, Susan Alford, John Brooks, Jr. and Lisa Simpson. God bless and have a good week.

Rutherford 1st Baptist By Katheryn Blankenship The Lord met our need of rain last week! The grass looked a lot greener the next day! Everyone who went to the Calvary Mission in Memphis last Sunday to serve the meal and attend the service received a blessing. The choir sang “Redeemer� with Sue Ellen singing solo, during Sunday morning service. Brother Jason message “You are the Christ� was taken from Mark 8:27-30. The Women on Mission did good on their yard sale. All the money from it will go to missions. The men did good on barbecued chicken. All their money will go to local missions. Sunday evening service, Sue Ellen sang “the Word of God Speaks� for the special. Brother Jason is going through the book of Revelation on Sunday evenings.

Our Sunday evening service August 29th will be canceled. Our Choir and Kenton First Baptist Choir have been asked to join with Mr. Gordon Mote during his concert. Those having birthdays this week: Terry Cunningham, Haley Earls, Karen Hesley, Roger White, Steve McGreger and Kay Hamm. My Sunday school class, Ladies III is going to Perkins in Milan Friday to celebrate everyone’s birthday for August. The WMU had their regular monthly meeting last Tuesday. Syble was in charge of the program. We always have an interesting program and good fellowship afterwards. If you do not have a church home, visit with us and check us out, there is something for all age groups. Until next week, God bless.

Laneview Baptist Church The Laneview news will be a little different this week. I want you to join me in a journey that several women from Laneview went on this past week-end. It all started early Friday morning as the women gathered at the church to head off to Lexington, Ky. to the Beth Moore Conference. After several hours of riding and a few bathroom breaks we finally arrived at our hotel. We dropped off luggage,freshened up and headed to the evening meeting. All I can say is God’s Holy Spirit was poured out all over 11,000 women and a few brave men in that arena. It was all about praising and worshiping our God. There was no holding back. The next morning after little or no sleep we headed back to the arena for some more God! It was truly a life changing experience for us all. The amazing way God uses Beth Moore to speak His Word to us is awesome. I want to share just a basic outline of some of the things Beth spoke of. The theme of the conference was Eat, Pray, Love. She gave us several scriptures from Jeremiah that gave new meaning to these words. Jeremiah 15:16 “When your words came I ate them; they were my joy and my hearts delight, for I bear your name O Lord God Almighty.� Jeremiah 29:12 “Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.� Jeremiah 31:3 “ I have loved you with and everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving kindness.� God has

given us His Words to eat, communication through prayer and an everlasting love through His Son Jesus Christ. What more could anyone ask for? Even after the wonderful blessings we received at the conference God wasn’t finished with us yet. As we headed home we made a stop for gas and God brought an amazing man into our lives that we had the privilege of sharing God’s love and His word with. It touched our hearts so deeply we will never forget Mr. Gary. Sunday morning service began with two specials from Mrs. Natalie Farrar and one by Mrs. Jan Cardwell. We then enjoyed Mrs. Beth Marcle speaking to us about the Beth Moore Conference and what rich blessings the ladies had all received. Sunday evening service was on the same accord with several of the ladies speaking about the trip and how God had touched them this week-end. God’s love is so abundant it never runs dry, never runs out. We should all want it I know we all need it. God bless you! Tell someone about Jesus this week! See what happens! It was so good to see Mrs. Shirley Pruitt at the service Sunday morning. Please continue to remember the family in prayer as she goes for more test Monday. Also remember William White’s family in prayer. Also be in prayer for the Cavender family for the lossof their mother this past week.

Yorkville News The city of Yorkville was selected as the honoree for this the 155th year of the Gibson County Fair. Mayor Higdon and Commissioner Hanks were on hand to accept the plaque for the city will make plans to begin a neighorhood watch program. Washer Pitchin’ will be at the park on August 21. There will be an annual gospel singing on August 28. On September 6 will

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Rejoice in the Lord always. Our Sunday morning services began with Dakota Warren leading us in the hymn “What a Friend we have in Jesus.� Keith Hamlin opened services in prayer and we all dismissed to our Sunday school classes where Shirley King opened the adult class in prayer for our many prayer requests and concerns. Ms. Christy did a great job teaching us our lesson on relationships. The reconciliation factor from 2 Corinthians 5-7; when our relationship with another Christian is fractured, we are to seek reconciliation. Diane Hamlin closed class in prayer. Our worship hour began with Elaine Fields playing the piano and Kathy Hooper the organ as Mike Fields and the choir led us in the hymns “Are you Washed in the Blood� and “Brethren, we have met to worship.� We then shared our time of meet and greet with our church family and visitors

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where we all enjoyed our time of hugs and handshakes with each other. We thank the Lord for our visitors. Janice Chrisman, Dakota Warren and Kathy Hooper blessed us with our special music entitled “Pass It On.� Bro. Steve opened us in prayer before bring us our morning message on peace and holiness from Hebrews 12:1, 2, 14. Our morning services ended in prayer as many of the women in the church gathered around Carolyn Powell as Ms. Christy led in prayer for her. William McDonald dismissed services in prayer as the hymn “The Nail-Scarred Hand� was sung. Our evening services began with Mike Fields leading us in the hymn “Count your Blessings.� Keith Hamlin opened us in prayer and we all dismissed to our discipleship training classes where Mike Fields did a good job teaching us our lesson on sharing your testimony from Mark 5:19.

A Christian’s testimony is important because it could help another person find Christ as Savior and Lord. William McDonald closed class in prayer. Our Sunday night worship hour began with Mike Fields leading us in the hymns “When the Roll is Called up Yonder,� “Our best� and “There is Power in the Blood.� Laurie White was great as she sang our special music “There is Nothing Greater than Grace.� Bro. Steve’s message was examine yourselves from 2 Corinthians 13:5-6. Bro. Steve led us in a time of prayer before we observed The Lord’s Supper. We all dismissed to the hymn “Amazing Grace.� Read your bibles and be people of prayer this week. Pray for our churches and our community. We invite you to come praise and worship the Lord with us. Sunday at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. or at keelymillbaptistchurch. com and facebook.

Adventure is calling for new local Cub Scouts to register Boys want to have fun camping, hiking, fishing, going on field trips, building pinewood derby cars, playing games, and shooting bb guns and bow and arrows. Parents want their sons to learn values to live by, like trustworthy, helpfulnees,

loyal and kindness. Parents want their sons to learn to be independent and selfsufficient. Parents want their sons to spend time with family. Parents want their sons to have positive role models. With Cub Scouts, you both

Thank You

I want to thank the voters of Gibson County for exercising their right to vote. I’d also like to thank the people of District 1 for allowing me to serve as their County Commissioner for the past 12 years.

Paid for by Friends of Tim Luckey for Gibson County Mayor, Clay Luckey Treasurer

win. Cub Scouting combines fun with educational activities and lifelong values. For nearly 100 years Scouting has been building tomorrow’s leaders. The Boy Scouts of America currently serves more than 2 million boys in the 1st-5th grades (or ages7-10) through its Cub Scout program. Locally, the West Tennessee Area Council’s Cub Scouting program serves over 2,700 boys. Bring your son to Cub Scout Sign Up Night at your area school: Kenton School Cafeteria, Yorkville School Cafeteria, Rutherford School Cafeteria, Dyer School Cafeteria on August 31 at 6:30 p.m. The registration fee is $24 for 17 months and Boys’ Life magazine is $18 for 17 months. For additional information call Demtria Spencer, 414-6929. Check out: www.wtacbsa.org or www.thescoutzone.org.

We Value Our Community Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, as the flagship of West Tennessee Healthcare, is committed to making our community a better place to live. We provide jobs to more than 5,000 people in the West Tennessee area; care for all patients, regardless of their ability to pay; and give millions of dollars in free screenings and financial contributions to nonprofit organizations each year. We are community-owned, and we put our resources back into the hospital and our communities. In 2008-2009, West Tennessee Healthcare provided the following community benefits: Charity Care:

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In 2008-2009, Jackson-Madison County General Hospital: Sponsored more than 965 free community programs, classes, and screenings Provided high quality compassionate care to 139,851 patients Admitted approximately 600 patients per week Welcomed 3,205 babies into the world Performed 25,074 inpatient and outpatient surgeries Provided care to approximately 87,431 patients in its emergency room Since launching 6 free online risk assessment tools in 2009: 9,332 assessments have been completed; 4,618 people were found to be at risk of cancer, heart or vascular disease, stroke, or sleep disorders; 1,449 people were screened at the hospital by a nurse at no charge

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GC UTILITY DISTRICT OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING The Gibson County Utility Board of Commissioners meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. at the District Office. NORTH WEST TN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING The Northwest Tennessee Development District Executive Committee and Northwest Tennessee Human Resource Agency Policy Council will meet in regular session on Friday, August 27, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the Opera House Restaurant located at 142 South Lindell St. in Martin, TN. DAVY CROCKETT COMMISSION MEETING The Davy Crockett Days Commission will meet on Tuesday, August 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rutherford City Hall. Anyone interested in helping with the 43rd Annual Davy Crockett Days celebration is welcome to attend. GOSPEL MEETING AND HOMECOMING Neboville Church of Christ is having a gospel meeting and homecoming August 22 through 25. Speaker will be Scott Bloodworth. Sunday starting at 10 and 11 a.m. Singing will be 1:30 to 2 p.m. Evening service at 2 p.m. Monday through Wednesday 7 p.m. nightly Sunday is our Annual Homecoming with a pot luck dinner after service. GOSPEL SINGING The Dixie Echoes will host their 28th West TN Homecoming August 28th at 6:30 p.m. in the Yorkville City Park building located on highway 77 in Yorkville. Appearing with the Dixie Echoes will be the Kingsmen and the Chuck Wagon Gang. Singing tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Children under 12 free. Tickets can be purchased at Duncan’s Pharmacy in Dyer, Yorkville Market in Yorkville, Lighthouse Bookstore in Dyersburg, Five Seasons Men Shop in Union City or by calling W.T. Sims at 643-6365, Jamie Poole at 446-9838 and Charles Gabel at 334-2085. Beginning at 5 p.m. a white bean and hamburger supper will be served. White bean plate including drink and dessert only $5. Hamburger plate drink and dessert only $5. Sponsored by the Yorkville Youth Baseball program. 2wks. GC COUNTY OPEN HOUSE Gibson County High School will conduct its annual Open House/Meet the Teachers night on Thursday, August 19, 2010. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the theater where Principal Eddie Pruett will introduce new faculty members and explain a new program that is being implemented this year at GCHS entitled The Power of the I. Following the presentation parents will have the opportunity to visit their child’s classrooms, talk with the teachers, and find out expectations for each class. All parents are encouraged to attend. DEMOCRATIC PARTY MEETING The Gibson County Democratic Party will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday August 19th at 6:30 pm at the Trenton Rosenwald Middle School. The public is invited to attend. Attendees are asked to bring plate of food and a friend. KINGSMEN PERFORM AT ARCHER’S CHAPEL The Kingsmen will be at Archer’s Chapel UMC in Frog Jump on Sunday, August 29th for the 10:45 a.m. worship service. No admission, but a love offering will be received. The Kingsmen have been around for generations! For more information on The Kingsmen, go to www.kingsmenquartet. com. Archer’s Chapel is located just off Hwy. 88 between Gates and Maury City. For more information on this singing, contact Caren Jordan, jordanc@ccschools.net or 731-414-8277. CREATIVE REFLECTIONS LADIES CONFERENCE A ladies conference will be held August 27 at 7 p.m., and August 28 at 10 a.m. at the Pentecostal Tabernacle, 16235 State Route Hwy 45 South, Water Valley, KY 42085. Special speaker will be Pastor Darlene McCarty. Pastor Larry and Linda McClure invite everyone to attend. Contact Gerry Arnett at 270-705-6603. Conference services are scheduled for Friday, August 27, 2010 at 7 p.m. and Saturday morning at 10 a.m. with a luncheon will be served immediately following. UPWARD SOCCER Up Ward Registration deadline is Saturday, August 21 at 9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Dyer C.P. Church. Ages are 412yrs. Boys and girls. Registration fee: $45. Scholarships avaialable. For more information contact April 665-7795 or Cheri 414-1773.

New Hope By Melissa Hill We had 70 present for worship services. Pierce Holt opened with scripture. We sang “Trust, Try, and Prove Me.� Brother Corey’s message was from Luke 9: 23-36, titled “Passion for Christ.� We had 33 present for evening service. Brother Corey preached from Joshua 5:1-12 titled “How to got forward in faith.� We need items for the church pantry. Bring corn and cornmeal this week. Our GA’s are collecting items for our missionaries. Our younger children will be having a picnic at Reelfoot Lake Saturday, August 21. We will be switching things up on Sunday evening August 29th with preaching at 5 p.m. and a back to school fellowship beginning at 6 p.m. Some prayer concerns are: Nancy Meggs, Cynthia Flowers, Betty Thorpe, Dan

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Make your plans now to join the pastor and congregation of First Baptist Church on August 29 at 7:00 p.m. for a wonderful evening of gospel music. The highly gifted and renowned pianist, Gordon Mote will be presenting the gospel in song. Born totally blind and relying on his other senses, Gordon amazed his parents as they found him playing “Jesus Loves Me� on the piano at the young age of 3. Encouraged by his parents, he nurtured his musical talents culminating with a degree in music from Belmont University in Nashville. He has played with the likes of Lee Greenwood, Porter Waggoner, Alan Jackson, Martina McBride, and others as well as played many times on the Grand Ole Opry, garnering many prestigious musical awards and nominations. He has also played on the Gaither Vocal Band’s recordings and made numerous appearances with them. The public is invited to attend this event and be richly blessed. On August 14, Joyce Cavender passed away leaving a great void in the lives of all who love her. Sincere condolences are extended to all her family and friends at this time of tremendous loss. Service at the First Baptist Church last Sunday morning was anything but the usual time of worship of the Lord. It was a special day for the church body as they celebrated the 120th anniversary of the church! Present for this momentous occasion were former and interim pastors: Rev. Hoyt Wilson, Rev. Wayne Perkins, Rev.

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Houston Northcutt, and Rev. Tim Sanderson. Each guest minister greeted the congregation with words of congratulations and fond memories before being presented with a new bible by the present pastor, Rev, Brian Robertson. Following the pastor’s inspiring message from the word of God, there was a wonderfully delicious meal served in the church fellowship hall. Congratulations FBC on your great longevity in service to the community and to God! The Brooks family has lost the matriarch of the family with the recent passing of Mrs. Ann Brooks. We offer heartfelt sympathy to her all family and friends who will miss her tremendously. Food for Thought: There are many events in my past that are remarkable to recall. There are people I’ve met and places I’ve gone I’d like to share them all. There are times of sorrow and times of joy, many the same as you. They make me who I am today and yours make you who you are too. Each day adds more and more memories to the file within my head. But the recall that I have nowadays, sometimes I think is dead. Prayer List: Norma Simpson, Preston White, Bobby and Carol Primrose, Henry Herane, Paul Lee Williams, Jesse and Elaine Davidson, Lil Wardlow, David Stephenson, Regina Miller, Eurby Sanders, Freda Lamar, Elmer Williams, Sam Weatherly, AaronWhitworth, Racine Hodges, Easton Hopper, and Clint McLodge. Thanks for relaying your news to: kentonnews@hotmail.com.

Golden Agers By Virginia Burgess Jane Forseyth presided in the absence of Brother John Fields on August 11 with 21 present. She opened with prayer and a reading. Ann Thompson offered the blessing for our food. Birthday wishes were expressed to Dorothy Oliver, Bonnie Pipkin and Alice Earnest. Brother Jerry Legg led prayer for Claude Grady, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Glisson,

Rachel Duck’s sister, Jane Forseyth’s brother, Dorothy Mullins, Arlan Holt, members of the Poplar Grove church and community. Alice Ernest, filling in for Brother DeWayne who had to leave, led the devotional. She reflected on a sermon given August 10 by Brother DeWitt. She chose II Samuel as her scripture references on David, wives and brothers. Alice dismissed with prayer.

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JOYCE CAVENDER Kenton- Funeral services for Joyce Cavender, 90, were August 16, 2010, at Leitherland Funeral Home in Kenton. Brother Joe Eddlemon, Brother Billy Wyrick and Brother Darryl Marcle officiated the services. Burial was held at New Salem Cemetery in Mason Hall. Mrs. Cavender passed away August 14, 2010, at Dyer Nursing Home. She was a factory worker and a member of Kenton Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Cavender and parents, John and Nancy McCord. She is survived by her daughter, Carol Merryman and husband Ronny of Kenton, son, Johnny Cavender and wife Cathy of Mason Hall, two brothers, Ed McCord of Union City, Donald McCord of Gessup, Maryland, two sisters, Alice Sullivan of Lyles, Margaret Huesca, three grandsons, David Merryman, Chris Cavender, Curt Cavender, two great granddaughters, Luaren Bridges and Alexis Cavender and one great grandson, Micah Cavender.

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Dyer - Funeral services for Mrs. Diane Talley, 58, were August 15, 2010 at Shelton Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Oakland Cemetery. Mrs. Talley, a convenience store clerk, a member and Sunday school teacher of the Laneview Baptist Church of Trenton and a former volunteer coordinator for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, passed away August 13, 2010 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, W. R. and Reba Ward; a sister, Shelia Smith; and grandparents, J. W. and Eula Washam. She is survived by her husband, Marion H. Talley of Dyer; three sons, Thomas Anthony Talley of Milan, Keith Talley of Medina, and Eric R. Talley of Martin; a brother, Billy Tom Seltzer of Dukedom; two sisters, Teresa Rodriguez of Dyersburg, and Dawn Hays of Kileen; and four grandchildren, Morgan, Katlin, Cody, and Emily Talley.

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Clora’s Chapel We experienced another Sunday that God blessed us with. It was a beautiful day filled with sunshine and laughter. When I arose I had no doubt, because I knew the Lord would take care of me. Cloras Chapel started the day with a great Sunday School taught by Elder Keith Harris. He did a beautiful job and had everyone involved. The Sunday School offering was good and we thanked God for the blessing. Rev. Myles preached a dynamic sermon titled, “Are You a Sheep or Are You a Goat?” The text was taken from Matthew 14:31-32. It was great and we all know now that God’s sheep hears His voice and follow Him, while goats are hardheaded and don’t mind hurting you. Minister Austin was worship leader and did a great job. The sanctuary choir sang until the spirit of the Lord came down. The spirit was all over the place. Deacon Eddie Bradford let go and let God use him

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as he said in song that Jesus will fix it. Sister Verdell Fisher gave a testimony and inspired us all. Cloras Chapel received many blessings. We were glad to have Brother Knott Bailey from Beech Grove Rutherford and Brother Joe Albea from Badgett Chapel as our guest. Brother Bailey stated that he felt at home and was not considered a visitor. Everyone is welcome to visit Cloras Chapel at any time. We were also glad to see Brother William Jenkins back. He had been sick but is now doing some better. Saturday, Cloras Chapel will host the New Hopewell Presbytery Sunday School Convention. It will begin at 9 a.m. Elder Charles Simpson will facilitate an adult workshop motivating all to attend Sunday School and Minister Renetta Albea will facilitate the youth. Lunch will be served and the cost is $6. Registration is $10. We are so proud of our president Sister Robin McNeil and we pray that

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the meeting will be a great success! Sunday, the fourth Sunday at Cloras Chapel will be Homecoming Day! All members near, far, and away are invited to come and worship with us. We will have morning service, lunch will be served, and our afternoon guest will be Fairview Missionary Baptist Church and Rev. Kenny Craig will preach the sermon. We are looking forward to a good time in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. New officers were installed with the Usher Board. Sister Teresa Cawthon, president, Brother Jeffrey Arnold, vice president, Sister Patricia Mitchell, secretary and Sister Lois Ivie is assistant secretary. We are so proud of them and pray that the Usher Board will grow and be blessed. We are looking forward to having Brother James Smith as an elder of Cloras Chapel, Brother Fred Ivie and Sister Willie Harris as deacons. Membership meeting will be Wednesday night at 6:45 p.m. All members please come. Cloras Chapel would like to encourage everyone to be blessed and remember that God is up to something.

THANK YOU I would like to thank everyone for your vote and support in my recent re-election as Gibson County Constable for Districts 16 and 19. I have enjoyed serving as your constable for the last four years and look forward to serving you in the next four years. Thanks, Rodney Wright

Courtsquare Arts and Antiques, Music on the Square is August 21 Courtsquare Arts and Antiques, 103 S. Courtsquare in Trenton, a non-profit group of 40 volunteer member artists and antique collectors, present monthly events such as presenting artists, antique experts, art shows or art classes for the public. They also exhibit works of art and antiques by their membership. Music on the Square is Saturday, August 21. Make your plans today to come to

shown antiques. The bigger items will be outside, and the breakables inside until 4 p.m. During the music fest, enjoy browsing inside the gallery. Come enjoy the fun in downtown Trenton and at Courtsquare Arts and Antiques, on Saturday, August 21 - beginning at 10 am. Call Jane Tyree 559-4467 for further information.

Dyer dairy farmers attended DFA conference in Nashville Brent and Amber Croom local dairy farmers from Dyer, recently attended the Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (DFA) 2010 Southeast Area Young Cooperator (YC) Conference in Nashville. The Crooms were among the 55 DFA YCs who gathered at the event. In Nashville, the Crooms networked with other YCs from their region and discussed factors impacting the local dairy industry. During the conference, the Crooms attended presentations about life on the family farm and using

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Sports & Education Rutherford School is a ‘No bullying zone’ On Monday, August 16, Rutherford School officially became a no bullying zone. The no bullying zone campaign kicked off in the school gym under the direction of the school’s guidance counselor, Lisa Brewer, with the help of the entire school staff. Parents will hear more about the program at Parent Night. Brewer commented, “We want to change the climate of our school to one where everyone is accepted and bullying is not allowed.” The program has four rules and involves all the school staff from teachers and assistants to the cafeteria crew. The four rules are; #1 I will not bully. #2 I will try to help students who are being bullied. #3 I will try to include students who

are left out. #4 If I know someone is being bullied, I will tell an adult at school and an adult at home. During the program Zyrone Reed performed a rap song entitled, No One Likes a Bully. Several eighth graders performed a skit about bullying during PE. All the teachers and staff had special t-shirts printed with the No Bullying Rules. Wrapping up the program, the teachers sang a song about bullying and danced to the tune of Great Balls of Fire. Classes for the program will be held once a week on Fridays for the junior high students, and on Wednesdays for the elementary students. Students who are a good supporter, a good defender, and report bullying will

be eligible for a monthly Positive Pirate Award. The Positive Pirate award winner will get prizes donated by local business sponsors, have their picture taken with the sponsor and will appear in the Tri-City Reporter newspaper. DON’T BE A BULLY - Rutherford teachers put on a performance for the students with a song and dance routine during the ‘No Bullying Zone’ program held in the Rutherford gym.

NO MORE BULLYING - Rutherford School Guidance Counselor Lisa Brewer explains to students about how to stop bullying.

Yorkville Girl Scouts visit Pink Palace Teens from Girl Scout Troop 40116 of Yorkville had a unique experience on Thursday, July 29th while they were working on their Museum Discovery Interest Project. The first program of its kind, the teens were given a “behind-the-scenes” tour of the Pink Palace Museum in Memphis. They met and talked with Jes Lamey, Curator of History; Chuck Britt,

Museum Preparator; Steve Masler, Manager of Exhibits; Lt. Washington, Security; and Emi McFarlen, Manager of Public and Special Programs. The teens learned the different types of skills needed for the different jobs; got to see the items not on display and even got to see and touch the museums newest acquisition and archaeological find, the jawbone of an elephant-like

creature recovered from the Brighton, TN area that previously had not been believed to live this far north. After the two-hour program the teens were able to tour the museum, taking in the exhibits with an appreciation of the preparation and work that makes the exhibits possible. The girls enjoyed the trip and would like to go back again.

YORKVILLE GIRL SCOUTS TOUR PINK PLACE - Girl Scout Troop 40116 of Yorkville had a unique experience while working on their Museum Discovery Interest Project. They received a “behind-the-scenes” tour of the Pink Palace Museum in Memphis. Members of the troop are (from left) Brandee Robinson, Sandy Coffey-troop advisor, Carrie Mercer-troop advisor, Alexis Hall, and Kimmie Mercer.

Pioneers vs Humboldt Friday BY LEE ATKINS, GCHS HEAD FOOTBALL COACH Humboldt looks very good on film. They have size, speed and are well coached. I have not seen the StraightT Offense in twenty+ years so that will make for a very interesting game. In the Age of the spread offense it is refreshing to see some old school ideas still have a place at the table. The first game is always interesting to say the least!

Adding special teams into the mix for the first time always adds to the suspense. Football is about blocking and tackling. The team with the best fundamentals should win the game. The problem for both teams will be conditioning and heat. The forecast is for cooler weather (relatively speaking), I suspect the lack of outdoor practices these past few weeks will still play a role in the 4th

quarter. We are happy to host the Humboldt Vikings in our season opener and we hope you have a safe trip. On a personal note: We all miss our RB, Darius and we wish him a speedy recovery. I hate it that your senior season ended so soon. Get well and we will see you back in school. You are a good leader and we miss your leadership in practice.

UTM digital photo classes are planned for this fall Area residents can pursue hobbies via digital photography and scrapbook non-degree courses that are planned in September by the University of Tennessee at Martin Office of Extended Campus and Online Studies. “Digital Photography Part I/Camera Operation and Basic Photographic Skills” will be offered from 6:30-9 p.m., Tuesdays, Sept. 7-28. The instructor is Dr. Tom Gallien, and the registration fee is $85. Pre-registration is required for classes. To register, call ECOS at 731881-7082 or for online registration, go to http:// www.utm.edu/departments/ ecce/nondegree/home.php.

17th Annual International Washer Pitchin’ Contest August 20th & 21st Yorkville Park & Community Bldg. August 20th - Fish Fry 5 - 7 p.m. August 21st - Washer Pitchin’ 10:00 a.m. - Junior Contest Noon - Opening Ceremony 12:30 Singles Contest 2:30 - Team Contest 5:30 - Award Ceremony

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TOURNAMENT WINNERS – The 2nd Annual Birthchoice Softball Tournament was held last weekend at New Bethlehem Baptist Church. The champion team was from Bethpage Baptist Church. Over $1,600 was raised to help the Birthchoice ministry. Event organizers Tommy and Christa Bearden would like to thank everyone for the prayers, support and participation in the tournament.

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ABSOLUTE AUCTION

THURSDAY * AUGUST 26 * 4:00 P.M.

OBION, TN

Auction held on property at 322 EAST HURT AVENUE. Turn East Off Troy/Dyersburg Hwy. 51 at Obion Exit onto Hwy. 183 & Palestine Ave.In Downtown, Turn North on North 7th St. Go 1 Block, Turn East onto E. Hurt Ave. Go 2 Blocks to house on right. Watch for Auction Arrows!

414 N. Trenton, Rutherford 2BR/1BA - $44,900 Investment Opportunity in Dyer/Rutherford Area - Package price $157,900 includes 1 Duplex, and 1 Triplex. Potential income $1,750/month. Excellent locations.

Real Estate Sells At 6 PM

4970 Sidonia Kenton Rd, Kenton 4BR/2BA - $69,900

106 Heritage Dr, Rutherford 4BR/4BA - $156,500

14 Rutherford Hwy, Bradford - 12 Acres on high traffic corner with shops, storage units and mobile home. Additional land available.

LIVING ROOM • KITCHEN, Birch Cabinets, Built-Ins • BREAKFAST AREA • UTILITY ROOM • ATTACHED CARPORT • CENTRAL HEAT & AIR • PAVED DRIVEWAY • SMALL YARD Little Upkeep Open House: Mon. * Aug. 23 *4:30-6:30 PM

ED! REDUC

207 Central, Dyer 3BR/1BA - $62,500

210 N. Trenton, Rutherford 3BR/2BA - $76,500.

LAND •1.5 Ac, Dyer - $9,500 •28 Ac - 45 By-Pass, Dyer - $140,000 •30 Ac - St Rt 105, Rutherford - $110,000 •45 Ac - Mercer Cut-Off Loop, Dyer - $125,000 •82.5 Ac - Horseshoe Loop, Dyer - $225,500 •185 Ac - Riverside Yorkville Rd, Dyer - $365,375

1,468 SQ. FT. BRICK & FRAME RESIDENCE - ALL LIVING AREA 3 BEDROOMS - BATH & 78’ x 99’ LOT

363 Main St, Dyer - Huge office/ showroom with large warehouse area. $69,500.

208 N. Trenton St, Rutherford - Well maintained building, partitioned for individual offices, secured and raised computer room, phone system remains, reception area, conference room, break room, $189,900.

Notification Given of Lead-based Paint & Lead-based Paint Hazards. REAL ESTATE TERMS: 20% Down Day of Auction. Balance in 30 days on delivery of Deed. Payable in Cash, Cashiers Check or Personal Check with Current Bank Letter of Credit.

FURNITURE ~ Walnut Drop Leaf Table * Round Dining Table * (6) Ladder Back Dining Chairs * Mahogany Roll Top Desk w/ Pigeon Holes * Hoosier Style Kitchen Cabinet w/ Flour Bin * Depression Era China Cabinet * Queen Anne Round Lamp Table * Couch * Love Seat * Chifferobe * Iron Bed Spindle Back GLASSWARE & CHINA ~ Carnival Amber Pitcher & Glasses * Carnival Pitcher & Glasses * Hagenmeyer Stone Mug * APPLIANCES * MISC. ITEMS ** This is a partial list. ** 10% Buyer’s Premium added to final bid to reach total selling price.

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1445 Main St, Martin - Property with ceiling heights from 10’-18’, column spacing, floors w/6” reinforced concrete. Nice building and great location next to 4 lane by-pass w/approx 285 parking places. $600,000

Alexander

AUCTIONS & REAL ESTATE SALES Marvin E. Alexander CAI, Auctioneer, TFL 107, TL 9 239 University Street * P O Box 129 * Martin, TN 38237 Ph: 731-587-4244 * Email: alexanderauctions@frontiernet.net

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The Tri-City Reporter, Wednesday, August 18, 2010 Page 11

Legal Notice

RUTHERFORD GROCERY RIBBON CUTTING – Rutherford Grocery celebrated their grand re-opening with a ribbon cutting held Tuesday, August 17. The store opened in downtown Rutherford in July. Among those attending the ribbon cutting were (front row) Debbie McDaniel, Marci Overall-Chamber of Commerce, store employees Susan Oliver, Cheryl Whitworth, Keith Whitworth, Malory Richarson, Ruth Tate, Trey Tate, Betty Jones, Sandy Comstock-Changes Salon,

Tate brothers continue legacy, from page 1 Holt-deli. “We offer small town friendly service,” added White. “We’re open seven days a week and will be having a big sale this weekend.” The store hours are Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Do you have an interesting story to share? Call the TCR at 692-3506.

William White-store manager, Charles Gammonsemployee, Rutherford Mayor Keith Cardwell, Chamber of Commerce Director Tara Bradford, and State Representative Curtis Halford. Also attending were Sue Spence, Renee Childs, Joe Pate, Kathy PeevyhouseF&M Bank, Roxann Johnson, Bree Hamptom, Joan Capps-city recorder, Becky Greer, Robbie Emerson, Patsy Workman, alderwoman Kathy Keith, Danny East, Jason Griggs-Dyer city recorder, and Happy Rahn.

Exciting new products to protect you, your family & your lifestyle. • Health insurance • Dental coverage • Vision insurance • Life insurance

• Hospital indemnity insurance • Juvenile life insurance • Cancer insurance • Critical illness coverage

NOTICE TO CREDITORS T.C.A. 30-2-306 Estate of AGNES IMOGENE TRIMM BRADFORD DOCKET: 19821P Notice is hereby given that on the 29TH day of JULY, of 2010, Letters TESTAMENTARY, in respect of the estate of AGNES IMOGENE TRIMM BRADFORD, deceased, 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 within the earlier of four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred in the manner and to the extent provided by law. Date of Death: MAY 29, 2009. This 29TH day of JULY, 2010.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS T.C.A. 30-2-306 Estate of LAURA JOYCE HOWELL BARTON, Dec’d DOCKET: 19832P Notice is hereby given that on the 5TH day of AUGUST, of 2010, Letters TESTAMENTARY, in respect of the estate of LAURA JOYCE HOWELL BARTON, deceased, 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 within the earlier of four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred in the manner and to the extent provided by law. Date of Death: JANUARY 21, 2010. This 5TH day of AUGUST, 2010.

Signed: DIANNE AUSTIN EXECUTOR Estate of AGNES IMOGENE TRIMM BRADFORD

Signed: KATHERINE CARROLL BARTON DEMENT EXECUTOR Estate of LAURA JOYCE HOWELL BARTON, Dec’d

SHONNA SMITH, CLERK & MASTER By: Paula Hudson, DCM

MICHAEL T. POORE 40 GENTRY BOUCHER RD. KENTON, TN 38233 (2tp 8/18)

Call your local Humana representative:

SHONNA SMITH, CLERK & MASTER By: Susan Graves, DCM

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Page 12 The Tri-City Reporter, Wednesday, August 18, 2010

TEEN MISS GC FAIR & COURT - Alle Dees (left), daughter of Robin Dees of Greenfield, was chosen Teen Miss Gibson County Fair, Thursday evening. Making up the court are (l to r) first maid, Taryn Lester, daughter of Don and Mary Lester of Trenton; second maid, Brianna Kirk, daughter of Billy and Michelle Kirk of Bradford; third maid, Stormi Fish, daughter of T.J. and Tammy Patterson of Gibson. (photo by Danny Jones, The Gazette)

LITTLE MISS GC FAIR & COURT - Selected as Little Miss Gibson County Fair in a pageant last week was Jaeda Hampton, daughter of Breanne Hampton of Rutherford. Making up the court are (l to r) third maid, Kendall Powell, daughter of Darren and Stephanie Sells and Andy and Star Powell of Trenton; second maid, Maura Shelton, daughter of Jamie and Laura Shelton of Greenfield; first maid, Sidney Beth Lane, daughter of Perry and Beth Lane of Trenton. (photo by Danny Jones, The Gazette)

PETITE MR., MISS GC FAIR - Anna Christie (second from right), daughter of the late Mike Christie and Rhonda Christy of Medina was chosen queen of the Petite Mr., Miss GC (ages 2-3-year-old) Fair revue. King is Colton White, son of Blake and Christy White of Milan. Rounding out the court are (l to r) third maid, Lilly Autry, daughter of Brittany and Chad Autry of Milan; second maid, Izzie Ray Jones, daughter of Brooke Jones of Rutherford and Chris Jones of Troy; first maid, Emma Coleman, daughter of Stacey and Randy Coleman of Greenfield. (photo by Danny Jones, The Gazette)

JR. MISS GC FAIR ROYALTY - Kyndal Pulley (third from left) was chosen Jr. Miss Gibson County Fair (ages 10-13) last week. Kyndal is the daughter of Brian and Jana Pulley of Dyer. The court consists of first maid, Cecily Morris (right), daughter of Cristy and Jeff Morris of Rutherford; third maid, Meghan Poore (left), daughter of Tammy Poore of Medina and the late David Poore; second maid, Whitney Carter, daughter of Heather Carter of Milan. (photo by Danny Jones, The Gazette)

JR. PETITE MR., MISS GC FAIR - Selected king in the Jr. Petite Mr. and Miss GC Fair (ages 4-5) was Hinton Carlton, son of Brice Carlton and Gail Smith of Trenton. Queen is Anastyn Vujicic, daughter of Amanda and Jeremy Vujicic of Greenfield; first maid is Natalie Ann Lewis, daughter of Jason and Susannah Lewis of Medina; second maid is Maleigha Isbell, daughter of Cindy Isbell and granddaughter of Theresa Isbell of Gibson; third maid, Evyn Cantrell, daughter of Mashelle Walls and Jeremy Cantrell of Rutherford. (photo by Danny Jones, The Gazette)

BABY MR., MISS GIBSON COUNTY FAIR - Queen in the Baby Mr., Miss Gibson County pageant (0-12 months) is Tesla Tucker, daughter of Tony and Tonya Tucker of Trenton. King is Parker Bosley, son of Michelle and Rodney Bosley of Milan. The court is made up of first maid, Rayle Motes, daughter of Billy and Kim Motes of Trenton; second maid, Gracelyn Blankenship, daughter of Chad and Emily Blankenship of Gibson; third maid, Adelyn Karnes, daughter of Chad and Kristine Carnes; first page, Braxton Parlow, son of Brittney Keathley and Nathan Parlow of Trenton. (photo by Danny Jones, The Gazette)

Sale ends Sat., Aug. 21, 2010 FINANCING AVAILABLE

Includes sleigh headboard, footboard & rails

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