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TRI-CITY REPORTER
VOL. 122, 22, NO. 32
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2014
DYER, TENNESSEE
Equipment Upgrade Cast your vote this Thursday Be sure to vote in the upcoming state primaries Thursday, August 7. The county general election is also on the ballot with several important local elections. The polls open at 8 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.
Politicians rally county voters Republican candidates stumped in downtown Humboldt Monday morning, bringing out a large crowd as the countdown to the Thursday, August 7 election is underway. U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander and U.S. Congressman Steve Fincher, who both face opposition on the Republican primary ticket, joined Governor Bill Haslam. Also with the delegation were State Sen. John Stevens and State Rep. Curtis Halford. Mayor Marvin Sikes welcomed the crowd. “You’d think with all these people, the governor was in town,” he joked. Local politicians and candidates also took advantage of the gathering to shake hands and greet potential voters. Gibson County voters will vote this week in see page 14
Local Guard upgrades GC softball field BY CRYSTAL BURNS For the past two years, the Gibson County High School softball team played just four games on their home field in Dyer. Severe drainage issues kept the Lady Pioneers off the field and on the road until retired Col. Brett London identified the need and suggested the 774th Survey Detachment in Trenton use the project for training. The 774th called in help from the 212th Engineering Company in Paris and the 913th Engineering Company out of Union City and together the soldiers cut ditches, placed a MultiFlow drainage system at a slope, installed a drainage ditch, and realigned the outfield fence. Andrew McElhenny, a member of the 913th, works for a civil engineering firm in Nashville when he’s not see page 2
TEAM EFFORT – These leaders in the Gibson County Fire Department submitted successful applications for federal grants in 2013 and 2014 that provided the county with nearly $960,000 from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. Funds will buy better firefighting-rescue equipment and train volunteers to respond to medical emergencies. The county’s matching investment for the grants was about $50,000. The men are (from left) Volunteer Asst. Fire Chief Kris Todd, Gibson Co. Fire Chief Bryan Cathey, and former Milan Fire Chief, now volunteer Asst. Chief James Fountain.
County nets grant of over $400K for volunteer fire departments For the second straight year, Gibson Co. to provide quality services and properly equip our volunteer firefighters will receive a major hard working volunteers in a way that is fair to equipment upgrade thanks to a federal Assistance the taxpayers,” said Mayor Tom Witherspoon. “I to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. wish to thank Mr. James Fountain, Mr. Kris Todd Last year the county was awarded over $544K and Chief Bryan Cathey for the hard work and to buy new turnout gear for volunteer firefighters dedication they have shown the citizens of Gibson at ten stations throughout Gibson County. County. We also thank Sen. Lamar Alexander and Last week, on July 31, County Fire Chief Bryan staff for their assistance.” Cathey learned that the county earned a new AFG Homeland Security funds grant for over $405K. Funds will pay for new air County officials provided the following packs, hoses and rescue equipment. information about the AFG grant award: “I’m tremendously excited; it’s a blessing,” said On July 31, the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Chief Cathey. “I honestly did not expect it. The (AFG) Program of the Dept. of Homeland Security grant allows us to buy sixty air packs. (DHS) and the Federal Emergency “Every station Our air packs have been a maintenance Management Agency (FEMA) in the county nightmare; they are out of compliance announced via Sen. Lamar Alexander’s will now have with federal regulations. We will also office, that it would award a grant to extrication get much needed fire hose and two sets the Gibson Co Fire Dept. for air packs, equipment, and of extrication equipment. Every station firefighting equipment, extrication most stations in the county will now have extrication rescue equipment and training. will be trained equipment, and most stations will be The AFG Grant will be awarded to in extrication.” trained in extrication.” Gibson Co. in the amount of $405,356. - Cathey Cathey thanked volunteer Assistant Gibson Co. will have a match of $21,334, Fire Chiefs James Fountain and Kris Todd bringing the total to $426,690 for new of Milan for writing successful grant applications equipment and training this year. both years. With AFG grants the past two years, The 60 new air packs will meet new federal Gibson Co. acquired a total of $959,769 with a government guidelines for firefighter safety. The total investment of $49,987 by the county, officials 97 new sections of fire hose will give county said. fire departments much needed hose to replace “The fact that we have been blessed to receive old, worn hose and meet qualifications that ISO the AFG grant two years in a row speaks to the requires for equipment on pumper trucks. see page 2 tireless nature in which we pursue opportunities
THDA GRANTS – (from left) Milan Mayor Chris Crider, Dyer Mayor Chris Younger, THDA West Tennessee Liaison Aubrie Kobernus, State Representative Curtis Halford, and Trenton Mayor Tony Burriss gathered last Thursday to celebrate $750,000 of HOME funding. Dyer, Milan, and Trenton received $250,000 each in Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) money, which will be used to assist households with home repairs. The local governments will post information regarding timing and procedures for individuals who wish to apply for assistance. Photo by Crystal Burns, Trenton Gazette.
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Family’s pets die of poisoning BY CINDY EAST Tony and Lisa Jones want answers. The animal lovers have lost four pets to poisoning. The most recent was only a few weeks ago and the first time was about two and half years ago. The Joneses live in Rutherford on Northern’s Chapel Road. The first time they lost their pets, Harley, a boxer, and Running Boy, a mixed breed, the dogs had gotten out of their pen and were roaming the neighborhood. One dog came back to the yard and died. The other came back very sick, “These throwing up. dogs were Lisa rushed like my the sick dog kids. I’m to the local grieving. veterinarian. Why Testing of the doesn’t dog’s vomit anybody revealed temik, care?” an agricultural - Jones pesticide. The vet told her it was very fast acting and had probably been ingested within 10 minutes prior to its death. Temik is a strong, broad spectrum pesticide that is gradually being phased out because of the threat it poses to humans and animals. Developed as a systemic insecticide and nematicide for use on a variety of food and non-food crops, farmers see page 3
Over 5,000 miles of travel to pitch washers Dr. Max Gregory of Blowing Rock, NC has enticed his two sons, Dr. Randall Gregory of Winston-Salem, NC and Dr. Lewis Gregory of Charleston, SC to join him in participating in the 21st Annual International Washer Pitchin’ Contest at Yorkville on Saturday, August 16th. Over the years, Gregory’s teams have covered over 5,000 miles of travel to come to the contest in Yorkville. Max has been a finalist eight times in his 18 years of participation. His teammate this year is Sammie Locke of Rutherford, who has been a multi-winner of contests in past years. Randall, who participated in 2012, will team up with Phil Thomas, of Linden. Phil has won the championship on several occasions. Phil writes country music and has been successful in having a number of his songs published and sung by several leading country singers. Lew, who has not previously participated, will team up with Ricky Locke of Milan, who has been a multi-winner in past contests. Ricky is presently running for County Commissioner in Gibson see page 3
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Local Guard upgrades
NATIONAL GUARD - National Guard soldiers from the 913th Engineering Company in Union City worked with the Trenton 774th Survey Attachment to install a Multi-Flow drainage system at the Gibson County High School softball field. Celebrating the project’s completion were (from left) Spc. Bolds, Spc. Morrison, 1LT McElhenny, Coach Chris Lownsdale, and Cadet Ofeely. (Photo by Crystal Burns)
DRAINAGE SYSTEM - Josh Evans (left) of Dyer, a member of the 913th Engineering Company in Union City puts down the drainage system on the GCHS softball field. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
from page 1 on Guard duty. He took charge of the project and said soldiers were working on the field during weekend drills in May and June and everyday since July 14. Soldiers with the 913th Engineering Company installed a 721-ft. drainage ditch and 461 feet of plastic, corrugated drain pipe. There was already one drainage ditch on site. They also installed a 3,160-ft. MultiFlow draining system on the softball field that connects to the drainpipe allowing the water to flow to the drainage ditches. They installed a rock check dam to prevent any sediment from getting into an existing stream on the site. “It was amazing to see what my guys were able to do,” McElhenny said. Because the project sits on more than one acre of land, soldiers conducted bi-weekly erosion inspections. “We have to take care of the environment wherever we are,” explained Lt. Col. Andrew Milligan. “We only want to disturb what we have to disturb.” The 212th unit out of Paris realigned the fence and rounded off the field. The new field size is more in line with what the Lady
Pioneers’ opponents have and should benefit hitters as well as outfielders. Milligan said the project, the first in-house design ever for the 774th Survey Detachment, was the perfect hands-on training because it encompassed so many different elements. The added bonus was helping the community by saving the Gibson County Special School District money on the design and construction. The district purchased all construction materials. Chris Lownsdale, GCHS softball coach, said his team is eager to play on their improved field. “They’re finally proud to be at home on a field that represents the level we want
to play at,” he said. “We want to play at a high level.” He was quick to thank the Trenton, Paris, and Union City Guard units. “They put in a lot of work,” he said. “Without them, there’s no way this would have ever gotten done.” Milligan said there are currently seven openings in the 212th and 11 in the 913th, and soldiers are able to learn a variety of skills such as engineering, equipment operation, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work. Anyone interested in speaking to a recruiter is encouraged to call Sgt. 1st Class Todd Carson at 731414-4972.
County nets grant of over from page 1 The sets of new extrication equipment will give every Gibson Co. fire station the ability to extricate individuals from vehicles following accidents. The Gibson Co. Fire Dept. will continue to apply for grants to provide the county with safe equipment, lower ISO ratings, and
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avoid increasing the tax rate, while providing the best professional service possible when people are in need, officials said. In 2013, Gibson Co. was awarded an AFG grant for $544,413 with a county match of $28,653, for a total of $573,066 that the county Fire Dept. used to purchase new turnout gear to replace expired, unsafe and worn turnout gear. Every county firefighter was supplied with a complete new set of gear which met safety laws required by all fire
departments. The 2013 grant also helped provide other equipment that led to a better ISO rating for the county. The training portion of the 2013 grant paid for a Medical Responder class for some firefighters. This training makes it possible for medical responders to assist Emergency Medical Services in response to medical emergencies, a needed service after the closing of Gibson General Hospital. In summary, in the past
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PAINTING MURAL - Dawn Siler (right) of Dyer is painting a mural that she created in downtown Dyer. If you would like to make donations to help with the cost of the mural a ‘Downtown Mural Fund’ has been set up at City Lumber Company in Dyer. Helping with the mural are Siler’s daughters Hope (left) and Brooke (center). (Photo by Lori Cathey)
Local artist paints wall mural in downtown Dyer BY LORI CATHEY Local artist Dawn Siler of Dyer has started painting a mural that she created in downtown Dyer. The mural is being painted on the old brick wall where the old city hall once stood. Brenda Siler owns the brick wall. Siler said she was looking around Dyer and wanted to do something that might
encourage others to fix up the town or their property. She hopes to complete the mural in 100 hours or about a month. Siler is donating her design and all of her time for free but needs help buying paint and supplies. Some of Dyer’s local businesses have already donated to the project. If you would like
to make donations to help with the cost of the mural a ‘Downtown Mural Fund’ has been set up at City Lumber Company in Dyer. Helping Dawn with the mural is her husband Kevin and her two daughters Hope and Brooke. Siler is the art teacher at Rutherford and Kenton Elementary Schools.
TRANSPORT - Emergency personnel prepare the patient to be transport to the Med in Memphis by Air Evac Lifeteam. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
CRASH SCENE - Air Evac Lifeteam helicopters lift off from a two-vehicle accident occurred at the Red Hunt Road and Walnut Grove Church Road Sunday, around 12:20 p.m.. Air Evac Lifeteam transported Turnbow to the Med in Memphis. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
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Over 5,000 from page 1 County. Jim Turner and Jim Payne initiated the International contest in `94. After many years of successful leadership, the two Jims turned their responsibilities over to the Yorkville Volunteer Fire Department. Each year hundreds of pitchers converge on Yorkville to try their skills on the most prestigious tournament in the country.
Tennessee Highway Patrol, Rutherford Police Department, GC Sheriff’s Department, Gibson County EMS and GC Rescue 9 all
responded to the crash. Trooper First Class Phillip Clark would like to thank all the emergency responders for their help.
Family’s pets die of from page 1 have been known to use it to kill animal pests, such as gophers. A systemic pesticide is absorbed into the plant and moves through it. “My dogs were very friendly. They were inside dogs that would go outside into the pen through a doggie door. They would occasionally get out of the pen and I always would get them back in as soon as I could,” said Lisa. Jones thought the dogs could have possibly had gotten in to something in a farm shed. However, the recent deaths of her two boxers, a mother and son, have her thinking otherwise. A few weeks ago her pets were safely inside their pen when they got sick and died. This time the vet said they were probably poisoned with antifreeze. “Daisy got sick first; then her puppy Roho. I knew he wasn’t go to make it. His daddy Mojo went missing back in winter. I never found him,” said Lisa. “Even before we moved here, some of the neighbors said they had dogs poisoned. One man’s little Chihuahua was recently poisoned. It is becoming apparent that out here if you have a dog it’s going to get poisoned,” Lisa continued. “Why do I have to worry about my dogs getting poisoned? These dogs were like my kids. I’m grieving. Why doesn’t anybody care?”
“They just keep on doing it and just keep sliding by,” said Sue Jones, Tony’s mother who lives next door. Lisa said the Sheriff’s Department was called the first time and a report was filed. The second time she called the Rutherford Police Department. The chief told her to call the Sheriff’s Department again but she didn’t. “People did fuss about my dogs when we first moved here so I put up a fence. I still lost my dogs. I was told the leash law applied, even in the country. They got out occasionally but I put them back up. They never hurt anybody. My grandkids rode one like he was a pony,” added Lisa. “People love their dogs. They are more to them than just dogs,” Sue said. Sue also added that the family had already been through enough hardship. Tony has been battling cancer and his treatments have caused him to feel bad and
lose a lot of weight. However, he recently got the good news that he is now cancer free. To help fill the void of losing her beloved dogs, Lisa got a rescue puppy from the Dyersburg shelter. It is a small breed dog, fiest or Chihuahua mix “I will have a big dog again some day. I will not be intimidated. Who ever did this is sitting back thinking they got away with it. I keep my dogs in a pen and I get punished. They get away with poisoning and killing my dogs. We are curious why someone would do this. I want to caution pet owners in the area – it can happen to them too,” said Lisa. There is no way to prove what happened to the Jones family dogs. That is why Lisa said she is considering putting up some cameras outside her home. If anyone has any information on the poisoning of the dogs in this area, they are encouraged to contact the Sheriff’s Department.
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BY LORI CATHEY A two-vehicle accident occurred at the interxection of Red Hunt Road and Walnut Grove Church Road around 12:20 p.m. Sunday afternoon, August 3. David Suarez of Kenton was traveling northbound in a Chevrolet car coming off Walnut Grove Church Road onto Red Hunt Road on the right hand lane. Carl Turnbow of Kenton was traveling southbound on Red Hunt Road on a motorcycle. Turnbow did not stop at the stop sign and didn’t see the on coming vehicle, resulting in a collision at the Red Hunt and Walnut Grove Church Road intersection. Turnbow was transported by Air Evac Lifeteam helicopters to the Med in Memphis and Suarez was not injured.
GRAVESITE OF DOGS - Lisa Jones and her mother-in-law Sue Jones kneel at the graves of their beloved pets Daisy and Roho, mother and son boxers, who died recently of poisoning from antifreeze.The dogs are buried in the center of the their large pen, the pen they we in when they were poisoned.
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CAR VS MOTORCYCLE – On Sunday around noon at the intersection of Red Hunt Road and Walnut Grove Church Road was the scene of a two-vehicle accident. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
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DANA DAVIDSON Gibson County Trustee August 7, 2014
Throughout my years in the Trustee’s Office, I have accomplished many goals that provide me the experience to hold this position. It takes pride, passion and skill to work in the Trustee’s Office. With my 11 years in banking and my 8 years as bookkeeper and assistant to the Trustee, I am trained and ready to work for you!
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Insight & Opinion
Actually not made in China
Clayburn Peeples reports: Well, the girls have discovered Chinese checkers. If you’re over a certain age, say about 65, you remember them well. From the late 1920’s through the 1950s, just about every family had a set of Chinese checkers. It was my favorite game when I was a child, mostly because it was the only one that I knew how to play. Everybody knew how to play. The strategy is simple, to move all your marbles into the point of the star-shaped board opposite your home area. Of course with multiple players, all sorts of jumping strategies become possible, but for a youngster like my six-year-old daughter, Sarah, all you need to know is where the other side is, and she must have developed a good strategic plan as well, because she beat me two games in a row last night. We had picked up a metal Chinese checker board a few weeks ago at a yard sale for a dollar, but then discovered we had to purchase marbles for it on the Internet. That was another six dollars, but still, an old metal Chinese checker board, and marbles, for seven dollars is a pretty darned good deal. Our board, like most older ones, is decorated with dragons and Chinese lanterns and has several words written in Chinese on it in an Oriental looking script.
Which is quite odd, because Chinese checkers is not a checkers game, and like fortune cookies, it is most definitely not Chinese either. So why is it called “Chinese Checkers?” It’s a fairly interesting story. You have to remember that up until the 1950s, nobody had televisions, and other than radio (and that only since the 1920’s) nothing much outside their homes to entertain them. Because of this, beginning during the late 1800’s, board games became very popular. It was during that period, in 1884, that a Harvard Medical School professor developed a game extremely similar to what we now know as Chinese checkers that he called “Halma.” Halma was played on a square board, but play proceeded from the corners of the board with each player trying to get all his or her pieces over to the other corner. The name “Halma” was suggested by another Harvard professor. It is the Greek word for “jump.” Halma was unique for a board game in that, unlike checkers and chess, jumped pieces in Halma games were never captured or removed from the board. At any rate, the game became extremely popular, especially in Germany, where a few years later, in
1892, a German company came out with a new version of the game in which the board was a six pointed star. This game was called SternHelma, “stern” being the German word for “star,” and it soon became more popular than the original game. It didn’t catch on in the United States, however, until the late 1920’s. During that decade, America became obsessed with all things Oriental, in part because of the discovery of king Tutankhamun’s tomb, in 1922, and also because of mahjong, a Chinese game that had recently taken the country by storm. “Why don’t we,” thought a couple of American entrepreneurs, “give the game ‘Stern-Halma’ an oriental name to make it sound exotic?” So they did. They originally called their new game, “Hop Ching Checkers,” but soon renamed it, for reasons unknown, as “Chinese checkers.” Doesn’t sound like too auspicious a beginning, but just about the time the Depression started shutting everything else down, sales of Chinese checkers began to heat up? Everybody seemed to want to play the game, and why not? It was inexpensive and simple to play; it was, or could be, mentally challenging as well, but it was easy to learn.
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So in spite of the worsening economic conditions, a Chinese checker craze swept the nation. One company came out with a metal board soon after the craze hit, and that became the standard, but there were also wooden and cardboard versions as well. By the end of the 1930s, Chinese checkers popularity had forced its parent game, Halma, off toy store shelves so completely that most living Americans today have never even heard of it. But everyone in the 30’s knew about Chinese checkers,
and all sorts of companies made and sold the game during the Depression. One company offered a set called “Star Checkers,” played exactly the same way as Chinese checkers, which became so popular that by 1938, they were shipping out 15,000 boards a month to Woolworth stores alone. And although sales of Chinese checkers fell dramatically with the advent of television, the game remains, due to both its simplicity and the intellectual requirements of playing it,
one of the most played games in the world. Depending, as it does, upon logic and strategic planning, playing it is one of the best mental exercises a person can get. Also, it’s sort of fun, which is why it is still popular all over the world. It is even played in China, where it was introduced by the Japanese. And it is also being played in the Peeples house, with ease, by master strategist Sarah Peeples, age six, and her dad, somewhat older, who struggles with the game.
The jobless rate for Gibson County has increased in June. The Humboldt Micropolitan Area, which is Gibson County, was reported to have a workforce of 19,740 people with 17,610 ot those employed and 2,140 unemployed for a jobless rate of 10.8-percent. The rate in June is 1.3percent higher than May’s jobless rate of 9.5-percent.
County unemployment rates for June 2014, released last week, show the rate increased in all 95 counties Of Tennessee’s 95 counties, Gibson is 90th in joblessness. Counties with more unemployed are Wayne, Weakley, Lauderdale, Hancock and Scott. Davidson County had the state’s lowest major metropolitan rate in June
at 6.0 percent, up from 5.2 in May. Knox County was 6.3-percent in June, up from 5.3 in May. The Hamilton County June rate was 7.2percent, up from 6.2 in May. Shelby County was 8.8 percent in June, up from 7.5 in May. The Tennessee unemployment rate for June was 6.6-percent, up from 6.4 in May; the U.S. rate was 6.1-percent, down from 6.3 in May.
Tennessee Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty along with Big Bend Galvanizing, LLC officials announced today the company will locate a new manufacturing facility at 1000 Industrial Park Dr. in Trenton. Due to high client demand throughout the Midwest and Southeast, the Missouribased company will expand
its operations by investing $8 million in the Trenton facility and creating 40 new jobs in Gibson County. “Companies choose to locate in Tennessee for a number of reasons, but our pro-business environment, ideal central location and advanced transportation and logistics system tend to be prominent factors in the decision making process,” Hagerty
said. “I appreciate Big Bend Galvanizing for selecting Tennessee for its newest manufacturing facility and for the jobs the company is creating in Trenton.” The company began construction on the new facility earlier this month and plans to start production during the first quarter of 2015. Big Bend Galvanizing provides hot dip galvanizing services to a number of industries including energy, transportation and agriculture. To view available positions, visit www. bigbendgalv.com. Contacts: Lexsi Griffith Big Bend Galvanizing, LLC (660) 338-2242 Shelby Kee Executive Director Greater Gibson County Area Chamber of Commerce shelby@gibsoncountytn. com or (731) 855-0973.
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Federal contracting workshop is August 8 The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) will present an important workshop during the first week in August to all entrepreneurs interested in federal government contracting. The free workshop is Friday,
August 8th in Trenton, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Gibson County EMC Community Room, 1207 S. College St., Trenton, TN 38382 Small Businesses and interested entrepreneurs are urged to register for this free event by calling (731) 2863205 or visit https://clients. tsbdc.org/workshop.
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Community Living China Grove By Connie Cooper
Keely Mill By Diane Hamlin Our Sunday school hour began with Stephen Fields leading us in the hymn ‘When We All Get to Heaven.’ Keith Hamlin opened us in prayer. We dismissed to our classes. Christy Skelton opened the adult class in prayer before teaching us our lesson’Risk Everything for God’ from Daniel 3. God reminded His people of His presence and His power. Christians will experience tests due to our devotion to Jesus. We can face these tests with confidence, trusting in the presence and power of God. Christy Skelton closed us in prayer as we all prayed for our children. Our Sunday morning worship service began with Elaine Fields playing the piano and Mike Fields and the church choir leading us in our offertory hymn ‘Amazing Grace.’ Bro. John Fields opened services in prayer. We wished Nate and Journey Harrison a happy birthday. Rejoice in the Lord always. Bro. Steve welcomed everyone and made our announcements. We had a
time of giving our praise reports, reciting our Bible verse and enjoyed hearing about the baseball game the church attended Thursday night in Jackson and the youth lock in that was held in the church fellowship hall on Friday night. Hugs, handshakes and words of encouragement were shared with our church family and visitors during our time of meet and greet. The church choir led the congregation in the hymns ‘Christ Receiveth Sinful Men’ and ‘Follow On.’ Carlee, Andrea, Felichia, Colton, Lane and Dalton blessed us with our special music as they sang ‘Amazing Grace,’ and ‘My Chains are Gone.’ Children’s church was dismissed to Jennifer Fields. Bro. Steve delivered our morning message ‘To Die a Good Death’ from Philippians 1:19-27. Bro. John Fields dismissed services in prayer as the hymn ‘Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus’ was sung. God bless and invite someone to church on Sunday.
Luke 19:1-9 on the subject ‘What Did Zacchaeus See.’ His main point was that God wants to save every person on planet Earth. If you have not been saved, you definitely need to do that while you still have the opportunity. His night sermon was ‘It’s All About The Cross’ with references from Matt 27:32-50, Luke 9:23 and 1 Corin 1:18. His still preaches with great intensity and power of the Holy Spirit. Following the morning service we enjoyed a wonderful meal and time of fellowship together. We do enjoy cooking and eating and spending time together. If you don’t have a church home, we will gladly welcome you to Bethpage where your soul and body can find sustenance and nourishment. Barbara Shields reports that since Harvey Jr has been moved to a specialized rehab facility in Atlanta Ga he has made some small steps of improvement. We are thankful for that and continue to pray for the whole family as they are out of their comfort zone while this is taking place. I trust in Your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in Your Salvation. Psalm 13:5
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really enjoy singing praises to the Lord here at China Grove. Several of us met for a meal at El Vallarta this past week. It was Bro. Don’s send off to the hospital for his knee surgery. It also was his birthday. We had a great time. Don also appreciates all the cards, calls and visits since his surgery. He is doing okay, but still has a long way to go before he is up and around much. Special prayer requests were made for Addie Brelsford, Ray Turnbow, Jason Petty, Bro. Don and Pastor Jerry Smith. Take time to remember them to the Lord this week. Did you make it to the rodeo last weekend? My son and grandson were both contestants. Thank you for supporting our local volunteer fire station each year. Come by and worship with us this week if you can. We have a love for the Lord and for each other and that means so much. Have a safe week and I’ll see you in church on Sunday.
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Bethpage By Joyce Brown August is here and time marches on. The children will be starting back to school this week so let’s remember to pray for them and the teachers as well as all those who work in the system to have a positive experience while learning. Always watch out for the big yellow buses so all can be safe. Logan Cochran got set up in his apartment at Martin to begin his college education. I just can’t believe that he grew up so fast. We surely had good services at Bethpage on Sunday. We were so happy to have Dr. Charles Pratt and Linda with us to kick off our revival time. Janice and Tina played ‘He’during quiet time. Call to worship was ‘Come Into His Presence,’which is our theme song for this week. We had a good crowd in attendance so it took a while to welcome all to the favorite of ‘Victory in Jesus.’ Bro. Jeff had a dozen or so Preacher’s Pals that he talked to about being thankful. Malone and Emmitt came down for their first time on the front pew. Our children are so precious and we are thankful to have them in church. Deitra had our special music singing ‘Until Then.’ Bro. Charles preached from
We appreciate the two good messages that Bro. Jimmy Sorrells brought on Sunday as he filled the pulpit in Bro. Don’s absence. His wife Faye accompanied him. It was also a pleasure for me to meet our oldest member, Marion Tosh, who was able to attend Sunday evening. Other guests included Barry and Tammy Flowers from Calvary Baptist. Bro. Sorrells message was taken from Romans 7:14-23. This is a very difficult passage, but he did a fine job explaining it to the congregation. The message, “Do You Ever Do What You Know is Wrong?”, explained how even a model Christian such as the Apostle Paul had to deal with the conflict that comes from the two natures that are within us. I liked his quote: “The old nature knows no law; The new nature needs no law.” I sang a Michael Card song during the morning service entitled, ‘Why?’ and we all joined together singing several praise songs on Sunday evening. We
Can you believe it is already August? Where has this gone? Summer vacation is over for the children, lets all watch our for them as they walk to and from school. There were a few out Sunday taking short trips before school starts or due to being sick. Brother Jason’s message “ Great Commission Part 1” was from Matthew 28: 17-18. There will be a ladies luncheon on November 1st at the church from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The speaker
will be Candice Farmer, ‘Enough Grace Ministries.’ We will be selling tickets to this in a few weeks. Those having birthdays this week are Allahna Raybon, Jason Davidson, Tommie Sue Keathley, Bobby Wilson and Bernice Witherington. ‘God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.’ Until next week, God bless.
ELECT RODNEY WRIGHT Gibson County voters have the opportunity to change the direction their sheriff ’s office is headed! You have two choices, the same level of law enforcement that is currently being provided, or you can make the “Wright” choice and elect the only candidate that will fight the war on drugs everyday, make our schools safer, and build a sheriff ’s office that serves all communities in Gibson County. I would appreciate your vote to elect me
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New Hope News By Shirley Hooper Sunday morning our minister, Brother Corey Meggs continued the study, ‘Seven signs of our Savior’ from John 9th chapter. The sixth sign is Jesus healing the man who was born blind. First the disciples ask who signed to cause this. Jesus said no one, but it happened so the work of God might be seen. He told them He was the Light of the world. He made mud and put it on the man’s eyes. He told him to go and wash in the pool of Siloam and ha came home seeing. The Jews could not accept this miracle and threw the man out. Jesus asked him if he believed of the Son of God. The man asked who is he that he could believe. In verse 37 Jesus acknowledged Himself. The physical blindness was not as harmful as the
spiritual blindness. Jesus says, he is the door and the Good Shepherd. Sunday evening we celebrated VBS family night. Lots of workers and many children enjoyed Vacation Bible School at New Hope. High attendance was Thursday with a total of 88. Many families were reached for Christ. The theme was Jesus is the Son of God. Moto was Discover, Decide, and Defend. The children did pledges to the flags and the Bible and action songs. After showing what they had learned, slide shows were presented. Many thanks to everyone who worked so hard and VBS a huge success. Drivers, remember school is starting, protect our children. God’s good news is too good to keep to ourselves!
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17-Mile Yard Sale has huge turnout
FAMILY AFFAIR – For the past 14 years the Taylors and Carltons have set up for the 17-Mile Yard Sale on the first Saturday in August. Family members are (front row) Natalie Taylor with her dog Brutus, Josh Taylor with his dog Buddy, Emily Taylor, (back row) Sarah Taylor, Edith Carlton, Bobby Carlton, Tiffany Boggis and Alex Boggis. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
GREAT TURNOUT – The 17-Mile Yard Sale had a huge turnout, even better than last year and the weather was great all day Saturday for the sellers. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
BY LORI CATHEY Perfect summer weather made for a great day for the Annual 17-Mile Yard Sale. A huge turnout kept the sellers busy until around 3 Saturday afternoon. All participates said this year the crowds were bigger and started coming earlier, trying to get the bargains. Judy Horner started the 17-Mile Yard Sale that runs from Georgetown, just north of Trenton, all the way into Dyer County to the community of Tatumville. The yard sale is always on the first Saturday in August. For the first time, the Horners had a kids’ section where all the kids received a balloon, snack and a drink - all for free. They also had a chance to play the game skeeball and received a prize for playing also at no charge. Judy said, “The kid section went over big this year. All the kids loved it.” In Nebo it is a family affair with Sarah Taylor and her sister Edith Carlton and their families. They have set up every year for the 17-Mile Yard Sale, for the past 14 years. Bobby Carlton said, “Every year we see the same people and it is great to see them. Edith Carlton and Sarah Taylor both wanted to remind everyone to make plans to come
back next year because they look forward to seeing everyone.”
Next year the 17-Mile Yard Sale will be on August 1st.
KIDS’ SECTION – Sedric Leke, age 8 of Trenton, loved all the goodies he got from the Horner family’s kids’ section during the 17-Mile Yard Sale. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
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Allen Barker... on job training... Not all graduates and unemployed are destined for college by choice or other reasons. I would love to see county-wide vocational and technical training opportunities for those who don’t go to college. We can provide those opportunities through partnerships with the state, industries, schools, cities and county. Training for highly skilled trades such as electricians, plumbers, carpenters, tool and die, masonry, and many other trades can be accomplished. Sometimes it takes thinking outside the box to solve problems. I can solve problems both in and out of the box.
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Dyer - Miss Mary Dale Crenshaw, 86 of Dyer, passed away from this life on Friday, July 18, 2014 at the Harlan Morris Home in Trenton. Funeral services for Miss Crenshaw were conducted on Sunday, July 20, 2014 in the chapel of Karnes and Son Funeral Home with Bro. Don Barnett officiating. Interment followed in Oakwood Cemetery in Dyer. She was born August 6, 1927 in Dyer; the daughter of the late William Link Crenshaw and Wilma Victoria Couch Crenshaw. She was retired from Brown Shoe Company. Miss Mary Dale is survived by one sister, Nell Crenshaw. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Charles Crenshaw. Karnes and Son Funeral Home was honored to serve the family of Miss Mary Dale Crenshaw.
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Rutherford - Mr. Damon Ross, 91, of Rutherford, passed away from this life on July 30, 2014, at his home. Graveside services for Mr. Ross were conducted on Thursday, July 31, 2014, at North Union Cemetery in Kenton with Bro. Marlon Stephens officiating. Interment followed. Mr. Ross was born January 21, 1923, in Mason Hall; the son of the late Less and Lera Harris Ross. Mr. Ross was a land-owner and retired from maintenance at USM. He served his country with the US Army. Military honors were observed. Mr. Ross is survived by his spouse, Myrtle Ross; children, Deborah Sawyer and husband Dale, Sheila McWherter and husband Jim, Ronnie Ross, and Bob Ross and wife Sherry; also by six grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. He also leaves three sisters, Ruth Pecic, Jan Pierce, and Linda Shoaf. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Sylvia Jean Ross; and brother, Hershal Ross. Karnes and Son Funeral Home was especially honored to serve the family of a Veteran of the United States Army, Damon J. Ross.
Waxhaw, NC - Billy Lera Betts, 79, of Waxhaw, NC, formerly of Kenton, passed at Novant Presbyterian Hospital Matthews on Saturday, July 26, 2014 with his family by his side. Billy was born Saturday, January 19, 1935 to Lera Grover Betts and Corene Tobitha Rasberry in Gibson County. Billy grew up in Bradford, and then went on to serve 20 years in the United States Air Force and in later years was a clock repairman and antique shop owner. Billy was a gentle, humble man who loved the Lord, family and friends, antiquing, and working on old clocks and watches. He was the true essence of Corinthians 13 “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not boast. It is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.” Billy is survived by his wife of 55 years, Margie Coday Betts, daughters Amber Betts Walker, Tobi Betts Drogan, granddaughter Payton Lee Walker, two son-in-laws William Walker and Tom Drogan all of Waxhaw NC, a sister Virginia Betts McIllwain of Waverly, sister-in-laws Margaret King (Billy King) of Clarksville, Virginia Cherry of Trenton, Mary Lee Coday of Richmond, VA, Diana Bray of Richmond VA, brother-in-law Jerry Lynn Coday (Cindy Coday) of Clarksville, and many dearly loved nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, brother JC Betts, and sisters Jerene Betts Yoes, Lurlene Betts Adams, and June Betts Stafford. A memorial service will be held August 16, 2014 at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church 204 S. Poplar Kenton. Separate services were held previously in Charlotte, NC and Clarksville. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made to either First Baptist Church 204 S. Poplar St Kenton TN 38233 or Union Grove Methodist Church 3017 E. Union Grove Rd Kenton, TN 38233.
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When you’re ready please read Luke 2:13. We don’t need a degree. We only need to believe the decree of the angel of the Lord. Jesus came to save. (see Luke 1:11, 19) He’s the Savior. The assignment for Jesus was to seek and to save the lost (Luke 19:10). When the shepherds see the Christ Child, they’ll need a sign because He won’t be where they’d expect Him. in a palace. Dressed in a miniature King’s robe of the most expensive material. They’ll find Him wrapped in swaddling clothes. When we ask to see Jesus, some times we think of power and miracles but when we need Him, He will show up in the poor, the outcast, the hungry, the needy, the homeless and the inconvenient (I Corinthians 13). When we find Him, will we feed Him? When we find Him, will we clothe Him? Will we give Him room? The one we’ve met that needed our help, that one was our Neighbor (Luke 10:36-37). “And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have
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Community Calendar DAVY DAYS CHOIR MEETING There will be a meeting of a ‘Davy Days’ choir at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Rutherford at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12, 20014. The singers will learn a number of songs from the early 1800s that may have been a ‘soundtrack’ of Davy Crocket’s life. Michael Poore, who directed last years play, will direct the choir which will be accompanied by Kasey Harris and some of the Front Porch Pickers. Anyone interested in singing with the group is encouraged to attend the meeting. WEST TN COTTON FESTIVAL West TN Cotton Festival Tractor and Truck Pull at 5156 R. J Welch Rd. in Crockett Mills on Saturday, August 9 at 7 p.m. admission is $10 5 and under free. GC SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MEETING The Gibson County Special School District Board of Trustees will have the regular meeting on Thursday, August 14th in the Gibson County High School Library at 6:30 p.m. A NIGHT OF MUSIC Enjoy a night of music August 9th from 6-9 p.m. in downtown Dyer behind the mini park. Music will be provided by area musicians and is free to the public. YMCA SOCCER REGISTRATIONS The Northwest Gibson County YMCA is taking registrations for Kangaroo Kickers fall soccer now through August 18th for age groups 3-5 and 6-7. Games will be in September and October. You can pick up a registration form at the YMCA or call the Y at 731-8557516 for more information. TENNESSEE STATE FAIR PAGEANTS ENTRIES SOUGHT Entries are now being sought for Tennessee State Fair pageants open to all Tennessee girls ages up to 20 years old. The pageants will be held at the Nashville State Fairgrounds Sept. 13. You can register on line at www.studiosixlimited.com Registration fee is $49 now through Aug. 31 or $59 at the door. The Tennessee State Fair pageants, with over 150 awards and titles, partners with Crowns for a Cause to help the children at The Monroe Carell, Jr. Childrens Hospital at Vanderbilt be queen and hero for a day. COOL SPRINGS CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH REVIVAL AUGUST 10, 11 and 12 at 7 p.m. nightly the Cool Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church is having a revival with fellowship meal on sunday at 5:30 p.m. MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH HOMECOMING Sunday, Sugust 10th service starts at 11 a.m. with a fellowship meal. Singing by The Joylanders at 1:30 p.m. DYER FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD Dyer First Assembly of God is having Awesome August 2014 every Wednesday in August from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Just for kids. Call 692-3811 for more information!
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Golden Agers Sixteen Golden Agers and former member Ruth Alexander gathered in the FLC of Dyer FBC July 30 to enjoy their weekly meeting. The group sang ‘He Touched Me,’ with piano accompaniment of Anne Thompson and the leading of Carolyn Temple. During prayer time, the group prayed for Stephanie Vanalstine, who had suffered a stroke and remains in a coma in a hospital in Memphis. Also we joined our prayers with the grieving families of Mike Drumwright, brother and brother-in-law of Roger and Ann Drumwright and of Randy Barron, former resident of Dyer. Pastor of Dyer FBC DeWayne Goodgine led the morning’s devotional by challenging his listeners to ‘Grow in Christ.’ His primary scripture selection was I Cor. 3, but he utilized verses in the first and second chapters of 1 Cor. also to describe how we need to do the meat of the Word and not remain content just to be satisfied as a baby with the milk of the Word. He equated the conditions of many Christians like a car. We’re saved like a car with
By Alice Ernest
a good engine, but there would be no movement of the car if it is not filled with gasoline. Extending the thought the Christian, who loses focus of the plan for his life, is just not in the Word enough, and consequently may let strife or jealousy come into his life. Paul in his letter to the
Corinthian church warned that the church looked no different from the world. And we did take the great trip to Memphis Thursday, July 31 with President Gary Baker planning our adventure and Ronnie Davidson getting us there and back safely. To be continued…
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Sports & Education
Pioneer Quarterback Club holding membership drive BY LORI CATHEy The Pioneer Quarterback Club is holding a Membership Drive. Pioneer QB Club individual membership packages are also available: 1st Down is a $25 package includes a membership and Pioneer decal; Fan is a $75 package and includes a membership and one reserved seat
and Touchdown is a $175 package that includes a membership, decal, Pioneer yard sign, $10 merchandise voucher, 2 reserved seats and a parking pass. The Pioneer Quarterback Club helps support high school, junior high and youth football program and cheerleaders. The club meets the first Thursday of every month
at 6:30 p.m. in the Gibson County field house. Reserved seat season tickets for the 2014 Gibson County Pioneer football games are on sale. Season tickets include admission and a reserved seat for each home game. Tickets are $65 each. For more information call Keith Siler at 731-4147770 or Donna Allen at 731-414-1243
RESERVED SEATING - The reserved seating section with the letter G is almost completed in the new Gibson County stadium. Reserved seat tickets are on sale nowfor $65 and include admission and a reserved seat for each home game. For more information call Keith Siler at 731-414-7770. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
GC Pioneers scrimmage Obion County BY LORI CATHEY This past Friday night, the Pioneers hosted Obion County in their first preseason football scrimmage. This was the first chance for coaches and fans to see the Pioneers line up against an opponent with full-
contract football. It also gave coaches and players a glimpse of how much work remains between now and the start of the season. The scrimmage began at 5:30 p.m. and lasted for about two hours and half. This Friday the Pioneers will face Middleton at 6
p.m. at Gibson County. The Pioneer Football Quarterback Club will be hosting Meet the Players at 6 p.m. on August 14 at Gibson County High School at Yates Field. QB Club will introduce members of Gibson County High School and Junior High
football players, managers and cheerleaders. Pioneers will scrimmage West Carroll Aug. 15, 6 p.m. at Gibson County. Gibson County kicks off its 2014 schedule at 7 p.m. Friday, August 22nd against Union City at Gibson County.
SILER PASSES - Quarterback Jake Siler drops back to complete a pass during Friday night against Obion County. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
LOOSE BALL - Pioneer Siler Thornton has his eyes on a loose ball during Friday night’s scrimmage. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
BRING DOWN - GCHS senior Justin Richardson brings down an Obion County receiver during Friday night’s game. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
BAILEY CATCHES PASS – Gibson County Josh Bailey catches a pass and run up field for a first down. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
NEXT PLAY - Gibson County head coach Morgan Cruce talks to his linemen during their first scrimmage game of the season. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
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GOES UP – Pioneer Devonte Wilkes goes up to make a great interception against Obion County Friday night. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
LOSS OF YARDS - GCHS linebacker Isaac White goes through the offensive line and tackles an Obion County running back for a loss of yards. ( by Lori Cathey)
CAIRNES SWEEPS RIGHT - Gibson County High School quarterback, senior Jake Siler, hands the ball off as running back Tyler Cairnes sweeps right. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
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GC Junior High Lady Pioneers start practice BY LORI CATHEY The 2014 Gibson County Junior High softball team started practice last week. They are beginning their third year as a combined Gibson County Junior High Softball Program under the direction of head coach Chris Lowsdale. Coach Lowsdale said, “I’ve had these girls for three year now and all of our hard work should pay off with a really successful season.”
During the next few weeks, they will learn and work hard on all phases of the game. The team will focus on offensive and defensive drills, hitting, bunting and base running. The team will also have the opportunity to play in competitive scrimmage games. Gibson County Junior High coaches are head coach Chris Lowsdale, assistant coaches Tracy Reed and Jeff Garder.
Due to the reconstruction of the Gibson County High School Softball field, all Gibson County Junior High softball games will be played at the Dyer City Park. On August 4th at 6 p.m. GC Junior High Lady Pioneers will scrimmage Hillcrest at Dyer and on August 5th at 6 p.m. the
Lady Pioneers will face Dresden at Dyer. The Lady Pioneers play their first game August 11 at 5:30 p.m. in Dresden followed by Trenton August 14 at 5 p.m. at Trenton. The Lady Pioneers first home game will be August 18 at 5: p.m. against Union City. Come out and support these young ladies.
TAGGED - Junior High Lady Pioneer Hannah Ball waits for the ball to tag Lady Pioneer Ashlyn Hall who is learning how to hook slide. (Photo By Lori Cathey)
GCJH LADY PIONEEERS GETTING READY FOR SOFTBALL - Lady Pioneer head coach Chris Lowsdale demonstrates to the Lady Pioneers how to steal a base. (Photo By Lori Cathey)
TRACKS DOWN – Emery Presley tracks down a flyball during a Thursday practice. (Photo By Lori Cathey)
GREAT CATCH – GCHS Lady Pioneer Chole Hopgood makes a great catch and throws to first base during the first week of practice. (Photo By Lori Cathey)
CONTACT - McKinley Burkett makes contact with the ball as she works on her hitting skills last week. (Photo By Lori Cathey)
NORTH GIBSON 10 AND UNDER ALL-STARS SOFTBALL TEAM RUNNER-UP IN STATE - The North Gibson County 10 and under softball team finished runners-up in the Cal Ripken State Softball Tournament held recently in Newbern. Members of the team are (front row) Gracie Hubble, Autumn Locke, Olivia Dickinson, Shirliyah Watson, Macie Tucker, (middle row) Reagann McVay, Gracie Griffin, Callie Emerson, Lendall Hanna, Blakelee Taylor, Karlee Hanna,(back row) coaches Glen Griffin, Kevin Hubble and Sam Locke.
Upward soccer is winning children’s hearts to Christ BY LORI CATHEY This fall the Dyer C.P. Church will be conducting their fifth season of Upward Soccer. Upward is an outreach ministry that puts Christ at the center of a sports program. Five years ago the vision began and Dyer C.P. Church is proud to continue the
vision with an average of 80 children per year. Upward is open to all children and families. Players range from fouryears old to thirteen-years old and runs ten weeks with eight games and one day of practice per week. All children receive a quality made jersey and an award
at the end of the season. The program always needs volunteers, coaches and refs to help during the season. The season will begin on Saturday after Labor Day with practices on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The Upward Program provides training and support for volunteers
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MARTIN SCORE - Upward’s Lil’ Rattler Orren Martin makes a great move around a defender to score a goal. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
UPWARD SOCCER Registration and Evaluations for Fall 2014 Saturday, August 2nd & Saturday, August 9th 9:30 - 12:00 Dyer C.P. Church 256 E. College St. Dyer Ages 4 years to 8th grade For more info please call April Martin at 414-4795 or Brittney Thompson at 414-6528.
BALL IN - Upward’s Heat Wave Fletcher Martin throws in the ball during a game last year. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
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Mini-Tractor Pull held at Expo Center BY HILL ROGERS The Mini Tractor Pull at the Expo Center Friday, July 11 saw the West TN Mini Tractor Pulling Association move in the West TN Expo Center in Dyer. Mark Maples of Mercer heads the association. Andy and Clayton Johnson prepared the track to perfection along with Jack
English. Andy, Jack, Jeff Morris and Bob McCurdy provided the necessary equipment. The pullers turned out to put on an excellent show and gain points toward the 2014 Championship in each class. Everyone attending enjoyed the pull and the fine eats from the concession stand.
These fine events would not be possible without the donations from local sponsors and volunteers. Please patronize these sponsors whenever possible and tell them thank you! The circus is returning to the Expo Center in October. Keep looking or more information. FIRST TIME PULLER - Craig Blackburn helps first time puller Kaylee Gordon get started down the track as she gets some air under her tires. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
POURS THE POWER - Tracy Cole watches as his son, Bryce, pours the power to his mini-tractor in an effort to drag the sled as far as possible. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
LITTLE EXTAR HELP - Clayton Johnson uses his hand to give his mini-tractor a little extra help to get down track for a distance of 303.13. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
GC Jr. High football gets ready for season BY LORI CATHEY The GC Junior High Pioneers football practice began the week of July 28th at the Dyer Junior High School on the practice football field. The players were issued their equipment for the
season and were divided into groups and began conditioning, and defensive and offensive drills. The Junior High Pioneers football team consists of boys entering seventh and eighth grade from Dyer, Rutherford, Spring Hill
and Yorkville Junior High Schools. The Pioneer Quarterback Club will host Meet the Players, an introduction of High School and Junior High football players, managers and cheerleaders at 6 p.m. August 14 at
Gibson County High School at Yates Field. The JH Pioneers first football game of the season is 6 p.m. August 19 against Trenton. The Junior High Pioneers first home game will be August 28 at 6 p.m. against Greenfield.
OFFENSIVE DRILLS - Junior High Pioneers run through several offensive drills during practice. (Photo By Lori Cathey)
Pioneer Youth Football Flag & Tackle
LINEMAN HARD AT WORK – Pioneers lineman working hard on the proper tackling fundamentals during practice. (Photo By Lori Cathey)
WATSON STOPS - GCHS Pioneer Matt Watson stops the running back during a defensive drill. (Photo By Lori Cathey)
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ATTITUDE AND EFFORT - Gibson County Junior High head coach Steven Powell speaks with his team about attitude and effort during Monday night’s practice. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
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WAITING FOR THE BALL - Quarterback Adam Smithson waits for the ball so he can hand off to his running back during Gibson County Junior High practice Monday night. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
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WOODMEN OF THE WORLD PRESENTS FLAG TO YMCA - Woodmen of the World’s Gibson County field rep. Anthony Warren presents the Northwest Gibson County YMCA with a new American flag to
fly proudly in front of the YMCA center in Gibson County. On hand for the presentation were Suanna Geater, Cherie Kelley, Ruthie Garvin, Lee Whitaker, Carrie Mercer, and Vickie Sorrells.
Yorkville School to to hold a Dodge ‘Drive for the Kids’ fundraiser Aug. 11th According to the CBPP, some states’ new budgets are spending up to $1,242 less per-pupil funding for kindergarten through 12th grade than they did six years ago. Each year the Chrysler brand helps to ensure that students have access to enrichment programs that they deserve. On Monday, August 11 between 5 and 8 p.m .during back to school night at Yorkville Elementary School, local Chrysler dealership Humboldt Dodge Chrysler Jeep Inc. will host a Chrysler ‘Drive for the Kids’ fundraiser. For every test drive taken during the hours of the fundraiser, the school will earn $10 from Chrysler brand, which will be put toward enrichment programs much in need of funding. More participation equates to more funding from Chrysler brand. The fundraiser will take place in the front parking lot of the school located at 56 Nebo-Yorkville Road in Yorkville. Additionally, Chrysler supports the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights in an effort to instill bullying prevention instincts in
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Gibson County High School will host a Dodge Booster Club Fundraiser as part of the Band Exhibition being held in the school parking lot located at 130 Trenton Hwy in Dyer on Thursday, August 21. Between 5 and 8 p.m., the Dodge brand will make a $20 donation to Gibson County High School for each person who takes a short test drive. Humboldt DodgeChrysler-Jeep Inc. of Humboldt will have the new Dodge Dart, Durango, Journey, and Grand Caravan at the event for participants to inspect and drive. Dealership personnel will volunteer their time to assist with the fundraising drives. Anyone age 18, or over, with a valid driver’s license, may drive and earn a Dodge donation for the school. The Dodge brand has been supporting schools in the communities where the company does business for several years. Since 1993, Dodge has helped raise over $5 million for schools across the country with test drive programs like the Dodge Booster Club Fundraiser.
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parents, teachers and students - equal to that of putting on a seatbelt in the car. Bullying prevention statistics, tips and more will be available to take home from the fundraiser. Everyone is encouraged
to come out and take a convenient, extremely low pressure test drive in the 2014 Chrysler brand lineup of vehicles including the Chrysler Town & Country 30th Anniversary Edition courtesy of Humboldt
Marriages Jody Lee Olivent of Trenton and Candice Afton Cadieux Goodrow of Trenton William James Clayton of Greenfield and Chantel Alece Ramey Locke of Trenton Scottie Andrew Garrett of
Medina and Crystal Darline Quick Winberry of Medina James Dale Shedd of Milan and Raven Nicole Stallings of Milan Joshua Jacob McAlister of Bradford and Michelle Dawn Fisher of Milan
Divorces Nevada Brown vs. Samuel Brown Natalie Lonon vs. Troy Lonon Karen Spain French vs. David Allen French Scarlett Kathleen Simmons vs. Phillip Stanley Simmons Terry Thompson vs.
Melody Pafford Crystal Dawn Redmond vs. Kevin Alexander Redmond Robert Craig Barton vs. Heather Renee Barton Jeffery Lane Lee vs. Sharon Paschall Lee Caleb Vance Wilbanks vs. Jillian Leigh Wilbanks
Property Transfers Richard Rainwater to Jeremy Adkins and wife, Amanda Kay Adkins – 2nd CD CitiFinancial Servicing LLC to Nancy R. Gordon – 18th CD Clark Family Holdings,
LLC to Cale A. Belew and Cassidy B. Morgan – Medina Doris Gearin, by Carol Woods, her Attorney-inFact, to Roy W. Capps and wife, Norma F. Capps – 9th CD
Building Permits Russell Vandiver, 9 Middle School Road, Medina Tony Kirk, 126 Alamo Highway, Trenton Robert and Jennifer Burns, 50 Bobbitt Road, Medina John and Martha Shoper, 227 Medina Highway, Humboldt Logan Rice, 116 Fruitland-Eldad Road, Trenton Whitney Sikes, 59 Hudson Road, Humboldt
Richard Sutton, 314 Bradford Highway, Rutherford Jason Moore, 51BR Gann Road, Milan Jeff Thomas, 225 State Route 420, Humboldt Frank West, 119 Concord-Moores Chapel Road, Trenton Monnig Industries, 1000 Industrial Park Drive, Trenton Immanuel Baptist Church, 104 Tenth Street, Trenton
TWO AUCTIONS Regardless of Weather
Thurs., August 7, 2014 – 5:00 p.m. Selling for Don & Ann Walsmith - Moving & Downsizing Location: 215 Luck Madden Rd. Humboldt, TN 38343 Take Hwy. 45 to Hwy. 79, turn and proceed 1/2 mile towards Gibson then turn left off of Hwy. 79 onto Luck Madden and sale is few miles on left.
GUNS, TOOLS, ANTIQUES, CLEAN HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS
Sat., August 9, 2014 – 9:00 a.m.
Selling Mr. Frank West - Retiring & Downsizing
Location: 124 Concord Moores Chapel Rd. Trenton, TN 38382 From Trenton take Hwy. towards Milan and turn left on Concord Moores Chapel Rd. Sale will be a little ways on the right.
HOUSE, GOOD TOOLS, FURNITURE, TRACTOR, FARM EQUPIMENT, HARLEY
Selling For Injured-In-Iraq War Vet Consigned Items: 92 BMY 5-ton made for Army Semi Truck, 8.3 Cummings Diesel Motor with 45,000 miles, pintle hitch & oscillating 5th wheel. Truck is 6-wheel drive and has auto inflation tires. Also 02 Harley Davidson Cusom Softail with 5,500 miles, Very nice.
Dodge Chrysler Jeep Inc. Following the fundraiser, Humboldt Dodge Chrysler Jeep Inc. will present Yorkville Elementary School with a large check for the amount of funds raised just after 8 p.m.
BLUE BOOKS – State Representative Curtis Halford (left) recently worked with Secretary of State Tre Hargett to provide Tennessee Blue Books for the Gibson County Special School District. He presented the books, which will be used as textbooks, to Eddie Pruett, Director of Schools, last week. The state delivered 42 boxes of Blue Books to Gibson County High School at no cost to the district. (Photo by Crystal Burns, Trenton Gazette)
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Local grain company uses alternative storage in preparation for busy upcoming fall season BY CINDY EAST If you have traveled down the bypass, State Route 5, in the direction of Trenton then you have noticed the large white bags covering one of the fields just past Reed Road. These bags are storing wheat that was previously in grain bins at The Andersons (formerly Dyer Grain Co.). According to Area Operations Manager Doug
Gill, it is a customer service issue. He reported that although the wheat crop was abundant it was not ideal. The company is holding on to the wheat until it is sold. It is not mill quality and will have to go to alternative markets. The land has been leased for one year but the target to have the wheat sold is next spring. The wheat is being moved from the grain bins
to make room for the corn and beans crops this fall, which Gill said looks good. The wheat storage bags hold approximately 11,000 bushels each. The wheat was removed from the storage bins in town and a hopper and auger were used to load it into the bags. Gill said the bags do not compromise the quality. You get out what you put in and they do not generate any heat.
ALTERNATIVE STORAGE - The Andersons grain company has moved its wheat to a field on the bypass until it can be sold to make room for the fall season crops. The wheat is being stored in bags that hold approximately 11,000 bushels each. The bags do not compromise the quality of the wheat.
The Andersons will be undergoing some muchneeded improvements in the next year or so. Three houses between the company and the Little General store have been purchased and will be torn down. The land will be used as a staging area for trucks. When trucks come in, they are weighed
and then have to wait to be unloaded. This can cause congestion at the site and have trucks backed up in the peak season. The staging area will hold 20-25 trucks. Gill said, “We plan to dress it up with a new sidewalk, a split-rail fences and some knock out roses and shrubs. We hope to leave some of the
trees also. We are probably one year away from doing this.” Gill noted that no one was forced out of the homes by the company. The owners came to them about selling. Gill has been with The Andersons for 31 years and has live din Dyer for about a year and a half.
Chambers seek applicants for Adult Leadership program BY SHELBY KEE Executive Director Greater Gibson County Area Chamber of Commerce The Gibson County Chambers of Commerce are accepting applications for Gibson County Adult Leadership program. You will have the opportunity to network with other leaders and potential leaders of Gibson County, sharpen your leadership skills and learn things about our community that you may not have known. How does my company benefit? Opportunities: Increase your employee’s
opportunities to network with a diverse group of business and community leaders. Development: Supplement your organization’s leadership training initiatives through employee participation in Gibson County Leadership. Recognition: Be recognized as a company that gives back to the community. Employees that participate in Gibson County Leadership are your company’s goodwill ambassadors. Retention: Reward your employees with participation in this program. It is an incentive that will not only show your employees you value them, but roots them in the community. Returns: Receive back highly motivated employees who have a greater understanding of leadership roles and are committed to positively impacting those around them. The sessions are as
follows: September 9, 2014 Meet and Greet Breakfast, DSCC Trenton Campus, 7:45-8:45 a.m. September 10, 2014 ACES October 15, 2014 Agriculture November 11, 2014 Leadership Development/ Diversity/Community Service December 3, 2014 Tourism/Retail January 7, 2015 Economic and Community Development February 25, 2015 State Government/Trip to Nashville March 9, 2015 County Government April 15, 2014 Living Well/Public Safety April 16, 2014 Graduation The program fee is $300, which covers all materials, meals, etc. Please call or email the Greater Gibson County Area Chamber of Commerce for an application. 731.855.0973or Shelby@ gibsoncountytn.com
Politicians rally GOV. HASLAM - Tenn.Governor Bill Haslam studies a family memento which Lucy Allison brought to show him during his Humboldt visit. Republicans on both national and state levels were in town to promote voting in the upcoming state primaries Thursday, August 7. The county general election is also on the ballot with several important local elections. The polls open at 8 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.
ARNOLD TALKS WITH FINCHER - Gibson County Sheriff Chuck Arnold, the Democratic sheriff candidate, speaks with Fincher at the event held at the Opera House in downtown Humboldt.
CAMPAIGN STOP - Lois Currie and Bob Newell chat with U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander Monday morning at the Opera House in Humboldt.
from page 1 Republican and Democratic state primaries. At the same time, voters will be choosing a county mayor, county sheriff, commissioners, judges and constables. Early voters in the county total 3,339, said Molly Bailey, of the election commission. Early voting
ended Saturday. On the Republican ticket, 1,626 voted early. On the Democratic ticket, 1,002 voted early. Voting early in the county general election only were 711 countians. Polling precincts across the Gibson County open Thursday, August 7, at 8 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.
GOP VISIT - Local Republicans hosted a coffee Monday morning for the state’s GOP contenders. U.S. Congressman Stephen Fincher chats with State Rep. Curtis Halford (left) and Republican county mayor candidate Allen Barker.
•EXPERIENCE • INTEGRITY •JUSTICE Paid for by Friends of George Ellis, Jim Emison, Treasurer