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TRI-CITY REPORTERVOL. 121, NO. 20 WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2013 DYER, TENNESSEE $1.00

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Annual Taylor bike ride draws 100 bikes

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Dyer board meets May 13th

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MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE - Hostess Princess Marylee Barker, Mistress of Ceremony Kareen Griffin and Dyer Boy Scout Jake Siler invite everyone to attend the Dyer Station Memorial Day Service at Oakwood Cemetery Sunday, May 26th at 4 p.m.

New county juvenile court facility to open soon

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One hundred thirty Gibson County High School Class of 2013 seniors received diplomas at commencement exercises held Friday, May 17 in the school gymnasium. Of that 130, 19 were recognized as Distinguished Scholars.

Garrett Ritter, son of Keith and Beth Ritter of Yorkville, is the Gibson County High School Class of 2013 valedictorian. He plans to attend Jackson State Community College majoring in General Studies.

Haley Warwick, daughter of Phillip and Joy Warwick of Milan, graduated second in the class as salutatorian. Haley plans to attend the University of Memphis where she will major in Nursing.

Also named Distinguished Scholars were:

Jake Davis is the son of Doug and

Brandie Davis of Bradford. He plans to attend the University of Tennessee at Martin and major in Mechanical Engineering.

Haley Davis, daughter of Anthony and Terrie Davis of Rutherford, plans to attend the University of Tennessee at Martin. She will major in Visual Fine Arts/Art Education.

Allison Keathley of Kenton is the daughter of Barry and Amy Keathley. Allison plans to attend Union University and will major in Secondary Education.

Samantha Flowers is the daughter of John Paul and Sabrana Flowers of Rutherford. She plans to attend the Middle Tennessee State University.

Michael Morris, son of Jeff and Christy Morris of Rutherford, plans to attend the

GCSD honors Teachers of the Year

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TOP OF THE CLASS - Garrett Ritter is the GCHS class of 2013 valedictorian and Haley Warwick is salutatorian.

BY CRYSTAL BURNSThe Gibson County Special School District honored

its Teachers of the Year at the May 9th school board meeting.

Teachers at each school in the district vote for their peers.

Leslie McCurdy, Denise Clark, and Eric DuRall represented Dyer; Jessie Rudy, Kenton; Chris Lonsdale, Gibson County High School; Margaret DeLoach, Medina Elementary; Barbie Miller and Robin Phillips, Medina Midde; Lisa Brewer and Sunni Hall, Rutherford; Tiffany Williams, Yorkville; John Crenshaw, Spring Hill; and Caitlin Phillips, South Gibson County High School.

The school board also honored retiring employees: John Campbell, a teacher at Gibson County High School; Dr. Joana Edwards, a teacher at Yorkville; and Kay McEwen, an administrative assistant at Gibson County High School.

The board approved spending $26,037.28 for network storage. The bid came from GovConnection, and funds

BY STEVE SHORTGibson County’s new

juvenile court facility is nearing completion and set to open in June, members of the County Commission were told May 13.

Commissioner Jim Overall, Chair of the Building Committee, and Mayor Tom Witherspoon gave updates on the new court.

The old county jail building on N. College in Trenton was renovated to house Juvenile Court courtroom, offices, two waiting areas, detention

are budgeted. Terry Cunningham, Director of Finance, presented the request and said one storage area would be on site and one off site. Off-site storage for Gibson

BY JOHNNY MCILWAINThe Dyer Station Celebration planning committee

is honored, once again, to invite you to our annual Memorial Day Service and veterans’ reception. The service will be held on Sunday, May 26th at 4 p.m. at the gazebo in Oakwood Cemetery. We are also honored to have Lieutenant Jason M. Chambers as

our guest speaker. This is a special event for us since it recognizes

those special men and women of the armed forces and their families who made the ultimate sacrifice to insure that we continue to enjoy our precious freedoms. We also take this opportunity to thank our

The Tri-City Reporter will be closed Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day. Our news and advertising deadline for next week will be Thursday, May 23 at 5 p.m. Community news will be accepted early Tuesday morning.

Have a safe and happy holiday!

MONDAY, MAY 27TH

The 5th annual Tanya Taylor Family Memorial Bike Ride held Sunday, May 19th, was a huge success. Exactly 100 motorcycles were registered for the event and over 300 people were fed a delicious barbecue lunch.

The ride followed the path of the tornado of April 2, 2006 which took the lives of Brad and Tanya Taylor, and sons Tyce and Kyle. Ronnie and Selene Barron, members of First Baptist of Dyer, began the fund in their memory in the months following this tragedy in their family.

The 90 mile ride left First Baptist Dyer at 1:30 Sunday led by Roger Gray with the Gibson County Sheriff’s Dept with fellow officers providing an escorted ride the entire way.

This event is held each year by First Baptist Church in Dyer and the proceeds from the ride go to the Tanya

RETIRING - Retiring GCSD teachers/staff were also recognized at the May board meeting. They are Kay McEwen, John Campbell and Dr. Joanie Edwards.

BY HILL ROGERSIt is rodeo time at the

Expo! Saturday, June 1st is the day. Mark your calendar. This year promises to be the wildest, old time rodeo action ever seen at the Expo Center.

The format has changed this year from previous years. The admission price is only $8. Children five and under are free!

Rafter ‘C’ Rodeo Company and Guy Cox will provide the meanest bulls in West Tennessee. Cox has successfully produced the Good Luck Fire Department Rodeo for 16 years. Already 25 bull riders are committed. The performance will start at 7 p.m. with a grand entry, which has never been seen in Gibson County. Round one of the bull riding will A number of purchase

orders were approved for payment at the recent City of Dyer Board of Mayor and Alderpersons meeting held Monday, May 13, 2013 at 7 p.m.

Those present were Mayor Chris Younger; Alderpersons – Judy Baker, Nathan Reed, Belinda Oliver, Michael Barron, Robert Johnson,

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Immediately following the ceremony, we invite all veterans and their families and the families of our deceased veterans to join

us at the Presbyterian Church fellowship hall for a reception so that we can personally thank them for all that they have done for each one of us, our community and our nation.

We urge you to please take a little time on May

Taylor Family Memorial Mission Fund. This fund assists members from First

Baptist Dyer as they serve on missions, not only in the U.S. but on international trips as well. In June 2013,

a 20-member team from First Baptist will be serving in Quito, Ecuador.

The Tanya Taylor Family Bike Ride is a coordinated effort by members of First Baptist Dyer; not only do the members contribute financially to help offset the costs, but they all join in doing the jobs necessary to host the bikers and all those attending the lunch.

areas and temporary holding areas.

The Building Committee met May 6 and did a walkthrough of new facilities with Juvenile Court administrator Susan Featherstone and Mayor Witherspoon, said Overall. “There will be a ribbon cutting and all coming up,” he told commissioners. “I do want to say that it is an impressive facility, gentlemen. If you remember before construction, I wish I had before and after pictures, because it’s amazing what has transpired in that facility. I think it’s going to be a great facility.”

The project cost about $600,000 to be paid with borrowed funds from a bond issue. Some commissioners questioned the wisdom of renovation versus a new building. But a new facility would have cost upwards of $2.5 million, said officials.

Billy Hill is Project Manager and Mike Morgan the Superintendent for Lashlee-Rich Construction of Humboldt. Architect Doug Short of iDesign Architects designed the renovation.

County officials have complained for years about overcrowded, unsafe conditions at the old juvenile court in the basement of the

County High School will be at South Gibson County High School and vice versa.

Cunningham also presented bids for copy paper for the 2013-14 year. Price per case is $22.75 for 840 cases, $4 less per case than the price paid four years ago. The paper will be delivered in July at a total cost of $19,110. Board members voted to accept the bid.

The board approved three special courses for 2013-14: Freshman Studies, Graphic Design, and ACT Prep. Freshmen Studies is a nine-week course that helps students transition to high school. The curriculum includes study skills, college

and career interests, and reading strategies. The class is offered at both of the district’s high schools.

Graphic Design will be offered at South Gibson County, and ACT Prep will be offered at both high schools.

Dr. Jared Myracle, Director of Instruction for grades 9-12, said the prep course is helping students raise their ACT scores with junior class ACT scores have surpassed senior class scores.

Eddie Pruett, Director of Schools, asked the board to review Evaluation Level 4 and 5 and make a decision.

The Tennessee Dept. of Education recommends

local school boards pass the opiton.

Pruett is recommending the school board change the individual value-added from 35 percent of a teacher’s evaluation to 100 percent, which he said will give him and the supervisors the authority to re-evaluate the teacher’s performance, something he believes will help teachers.

Currently, principals and supervisors see only a “snapshot” of the teacher’s assessment.

The board voted to change the value-added percentages from 35 to 100.

GCSSD board secretary Carol Cunningham provided minutes for this report.

GCSD TEACHERS OF THE YEAR - GCSD teachers at each school in the district vote for their peers for Teacher of the Year.They are Leslie McCurdy, Denise Clark, and Eric DuRall representing Dyer; Jessie Rudy, Kenton; Chris Lonsdale, Gibson County High School; Margaret DeLoach, Medina Elementary; Barbie Miller and Robin Phillips, Medina Midde; Lisa Brewer and Sunni Hall, Rutherford; Tiffany Williams, Yorkville; John Crenshaw, Spring Hill; and Caitlin Phillips, South Gibson County High School.

26th to show your respect and gratefulness to those who have given so much for us.

The gazebo at the cemetery has received some much-needed work. Jake Siler has given it new coat of paint as his Eagle Scout project.

courthouse.“(The new facility)

addresses all stated concerns that we have,” said Jim Overall. “You can’t plan for everything; something may sneak up on you. But it is way safer and way better than it was. It looks good. Still lack a couple of seating areas in the waiting room. Mayor Witherspoon took care of the seating in the courtroom, and we appreciate that.”

Witherspoon joked that bleacher seats came from a Pentecostal assembly church in Shelbyville. “They’ve been tested, I promise you,” he said.

Com. Overall said some problems still needed addressing and the budget may need adjusting. “We want to say, ‘Thank you’ to Lashlee-Rich and Billy Hill for their patience,” he said. “And Ms. Susan Featherstone has been on top it. I appreciate her dedication to this.”

“We’re shooting for a June 1 court date there,” said Witherspoon. “There will be a ribbon cutting around the end of June or first of July. I want to encourage everybody to come to the ribbon cutting when we open the facility. It’s something to be proud of; it really is. You guys did the right thing last year

putting forth the money and the effort to get that done. It’s long overdue as far as I’m concerned. It’s amazing. I did take some before and after pictures, and I’ll have a little photo album for everybody to look through at the grand opening. It’s something we should all be really proud of, doing this to help these young people out.”

“I appreciate everything that Susan (Featherstone) and Commissioner Overall did, and especially Greer (Lashlee) and Billy (Hill) and everybody working together to make it come together like it has,” added Witherspoon. “Susan has done an outstanding job staying on top of all it.”

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The Gibson County Commission voted May 13 to appoint several officials to county boards, including reelecting six incumbents who have severed for many years.

Industrial Development Board – Medina Mayor Vance Coleman was

elected to fill the unexpired, six-year term (March 2017) of the late Norman Spencer.

Equalization Board –Mrs. Joe (Ruth) Ethridge was elected to a two-year term starting May 2013.

Airport Board –Incumbents Roger A.

Walker, Sandy Moss and Tim Luckey were reelected to new four-year terms starting May 2013.

911 Board – Incumbents James C. (Teco) Fuchs, Terry Shelton and Tommy Litton were reelected to new four year terms starting May 2013.

BARRON FAMILY - Members of the Tanya Taylor family attending the 5th Annual Tanya Taylor Family Memorial Bike Ride were Brent Baier, Hunter Baier, Tiffany (Barron) Baier, Selene Barron, Ronnie Barron, Kayla Baier and Selene’s sister Tonya Brown. (photo by Lori Cathey)

BIKE RIDERS - Exactly 100 riders signed up and participated in the 5th Annual Tanya Taylor Famly Memorial Bike Ride held Sunday, May 19th. See page 5 for more photos. (photo by Lori Cathey)

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I found myself at a college graduation the other day, and not surprisingly, it was pretty much like every other one I’ve attended. Lots of proud parents, lots of excited graduates and a speaker exhorting them to go out and do great, courageous things.

Good, but before they go and save the world, I’ve got some advice for them, especially the young men.

Get yourself some decent clothes, and learn how to wear them. I was amazed that some of the casually dressed male graduates claimed that they didn’t own a suit. How could you go through college without owning a suit? They all had smart phones, so it can’t be money. Shame on them, and their parents too.

So here’s my modest proposal. Go buy a suit, and learn how to wear it. What

Dear Editor:The 5th annual Tanya

Taylor Family Memorial Bike Ride held at First Baptist Church in Dyer was a huge success! The 5th annual was held this past Sunday, May 19th, and we had exactly 100 motorcycles participating in the 90 mile ride through Gibson County. Kenny Quinley cooked barbecue and over 300 people were fed a delicious lunch.

The bike ride is held in memory of Brad and Tanya Taylor, and sons Tyce and Kyle, who lost their lives in the tornado of April 2, 2006. Ronnie and Selene Barron, members of First Baptist in Dyer, began the fund in memory of Tanya and her family. Proceeds from the fund assist team members on stateside as well as international mission trips. This year, a 20 member team from FBC Dyer will be serving in Quito, Ecuador. Bibles, medical supplies, reading glasses and children’s supplies are just a few of the items provided through funds from the Tanya Taylor Family Mission Fund.

We owe a big “Thank You” to so many people for making the 5th annual ride such a success! Sheriff Chuck Arnold and Roger Gray, along with the other

Dear Congressman Fincher,

The corruption in our government has become so rampant it appears the American people have run out of outrage. When people commit crimes they normally go to prison. When government officials and employees commit crimes they resign, sometimes to be rewarded with a better job in another department of government.

Our Justice Department ran an illegal gun running operation to the Mexican drug cartel resulting in hundreds of deaths by these firearms and no one has been brought to justice.

Four Americans died in Benghazi, either out of incompetence, neglect, or treason. We want those responsible brought to justice. We want those responsible for illegally obtaining phone records of the Associated Press

is a suit? For men, a suit is a jacket and a pair of trousers cut from the same cloth, worn with a dress shirt and a tie. For women, a suit is a jacket and a skirt or pants in matching material, along with a nice, business-like blouse.

But women, even young ones, still know the value of dressing appropriately for the occasion, so I’m speaking here primarily to young men.

Grow up guys. Regardless of what you plan to do for a living, whether you aspire to be a farmer or a pharmacist, a bricklayer or a banker, there will be times in your life when you need to wear a suit. It may be a job interview, a church conference, a sophisticated dinner, a wedding or a funeral, but there will be such occasions in your life, and what you wear to them will

speak volumes about you.You may have an aversion

to suits. Many men do. You may feel uncomfortable wearing them, but suits, in spite of the grungy fashion scene of today, are still a fact of life, have been for generations, and will be as long as you live. Whether suits make sense or not doesn’t matter. They are a part of our culture; that’s how it is, so get with the program, and go buy a suit.

You’re grown up now, chronologically, at least. It’s time to stop looking like a kid from the wrong side of the tracks and to dress like an adult. Think about how your Great-Aunt Minnie will feel if you show up at your Great-Uncle Frank’s funeral in nothing but a fancy shirt and a pair of slacks. Will that make your mother proud?

One good suit. That’s all

you have to have. But don’t wait till you need it. Take time now to do it right. Buy one as nice as you can afford, but an inexpensive one will do if that’s all you can afford.

But in that regard, you can buy a good suit for less money, probably, than you spent on that telephone you can’t take your eyes off. You can probably find an inexpensive one for less than many young men pay for sneakers.

So do it; every man between the ages of 16 and 96 needs at least one good suit. And if you only have one, it should be either navy blue or medium grey. You can wear a medium grey suit with confidence to any suited event, from Easter dinner to a funeral.

And if you’re only buying one dress shirt, it should be white; if only one pair of shoes, make them black, just like your socks. You should have at least two ties, one dark for somber occasions, and one more lighthearted, for other times, but not so lighthearted people will notice when you wear it over and over.

And make sure your suit fits. Don’t depend on the salesperson to make that decision for you. Take someone who cares about you when you buy it, and then have it altered.

How should it fit? The

shoulders on a suit should go out the exact distance as yours. The jacket cuffs should come to the place where your wrist meets the base of your thumb. (Your shirt sleeve should be a quarter to ½ an inch longer than this.) The jacket should drop down so it reaches the bottom of your fisted hands when your arms hang at your side. Your pant cuffs should barely break across the front of your shoes, and by the way - wear a dress shirt and the shoes you plan to wear with the suit when you buy it, and when you have it altered.

If it is a two-button suit, and if you only have one, it should be, button the top button only, and you should always keep it buttoned except when sitting.

Now. That’s all there is to it. With a single suit, you’re ready for any occasion, and whether you wear it once a year or every week, you’re going to look better, and

feel better, because of it. You won’t be intimidated by other men wearing suits, and you’ll feel more confident as a result.

And you’ll make a great first impression. You’ll look taller in a suit. Your shoulders will seem broader, your chest bigger and your waist smaller, especially if you keep it buttoned.

When you wear a suit to meet someone, you are telling them your value them enough to dress up for them, and they will treat you with an increased level of respect in return.

And finally, for those of you who care about such things, study after study has shown that women rate the very same men as more attractive when they’re wearing suits. As my lovely young wife put it, “If men knew what women think about them when they wear suits, they’d wear them all the time.”

Works for me.

officers from the Gibson County Sheriff’s Dept, did an outstanding job of leading us on the ride through Gibson County, following the path of the tornado along China Grove Rd, then on to the Taylor Home Place, then completing the 90 mile ride without a hitch! You guys did an outstanding job, we appreciate your help!

Lynn Parker with Burks Beverage provided the drinks for the event, we appreciate Burks Beverage so much, they have supported this event from the beginning. Food Rite in Dyer is always such a help and makes our job so much easier in helping coordinate our supplies, Joey Hays contributes much to this community and we appreciate he and Tonya King for all their help.

Representative Curtis Halford again provided Tennessee flags that had been flown over the capitol as well as other state of Tenn memorabilia, we appreciate Curtis’ ongoing support. It was great seeing Mayor Tom Witherspoon as our guest at FBC Dyer on Sunday morning.

We appreciate Rollin Thunder in Rutherford for providing some great door prizes, as well as Lawns n More in Union City, Abernathy’s Harley

Davidson in Union City, and Bumpus Harley Davidson in Jackson. Wal Mart in Humboldt was very generous in providing a great rest stop and water for all the riders. The Tri City Reporter, Herald Gazette and Milan Mirror have been great in helping us promote this ride, a special thanks to Lori Cathey and the Tri City for being there for coverage on Sunday. Thanks to all the radio stations that helped us get the word out as well!

Our church takes a love offering that enables us to purchase door prizes and to help with the costs of the ride. We owe a big Thank You to Bro. DeWayne Goodgine and the entire congregation for your very generous support. Not only do our church members contribute financially, but it’s a team effort in everyone working together to make the day a success, Thanks to each of you.

Ronnie and Selene, and all your family, and to all our biker friends, without you this day just wouldn’t happen. We hope this day was a blessing to you and we look forward to the 6th annual next year. Thanks again to all the bikers for being there and for spreading the word!

Doug DuncanDyer, TN

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EPA who unfairly treated conservatives requesting freedom of information brought to justice. We would like to know who directed the IRS targeting of Tea Party and other conservative groups who speak out in defense of our constitution. This illegal activity by the IRS no doubt involved dozens of IRS employees who should go to prison along with their superiors.

I personally would like to know who the IRS employee is who decided that the IRS needed to know the content of peoples prayers. The IRS has admitted to being criminals and we are supposed to trust this bunch of criminals to fairly and equitably enforce Obama Care.

Every American should hold his own Congressman accountable and I hold you

accountable. Yes Congressman Fincher

I hold you accountable for doing absolutely nothing to “Secure the rights of the people” which is the primary purpose of government and thus the job we hired you to do.

You have the opportunity to join with other Representatives and end the tyrannical reign of the IRS. You can support HR25 the “Fair Tax” and end the existence of income tax, the IRS, and the estimated 260 billion dollars that it cost Americans annually to comply with 75,000 pages of special favor tax code.

And Congressman Fincher, resignations are not sufficient punishment for criminals in government.

www.fairtax.org End the IRS, restore our economy, encourage savings, return industry.

David NancePresident

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While there is no cure for neuropathy, treatment includes proper management of chronic disease and reducing the symptoms of neuropathic pain. Gabapentin (Neurontin) and pregabalin (Lyrica) are anti-seizure medications that help reduce this type of pain. Topiramate (Topamax) is an anticonvulsant medicine that may lessen neuropathy. Tricyclic antidepressants (Desipramine, Amitriptyline) have helped some people with neuropathic pain, but many people cannot tolerate the bothersome side effects. The addition of NSAIDs (Aleve, Advil) and Tramadol (Ultram) may also help lessen nerve-related pain.

When you’re ready please read Esther 1:18.

Memucan acknowledges the report of women by explaining the power of wives in their homes will spread and affect the country (Esther 1:16a-17.)

Memucan says, “When the ladies hear in their homes what happened in the palace, there will be a rebellion of wives toward their own husbands.” They’ll say, “If the queen can do it, so can I” and husbands will no longer rule over their slaves, I mean their wives.”

In that culture of media and Persia, females were mere possessions barely different than animal’s ownership.

The wives were under obligation to every whim of their husbands. That was the rule. The husband didn’t have to be a Godly man nor even right about his requests.

What about the young wife who doesn’t know about what the Bible says?

Many men today believe that to be the meaning of Ephesians 5:22 but “as unto the Lord” is the most important part. The word “Unto” is used twice in one line: “Wives, submit yourself unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord” Ephesians 5:22 (KJV). God never submitted any woman unto harm.

“Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed” James 1:13-14. (KJV).

The husband is made to be the spiritual leader of the home, so the wife and children can follow as unto the Lord. How does the husband lead?

“Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it” Ephesians 5:25 (KJV).

Why should the husband lead this way? What does God’s Holy Word say?

“That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word” Ephesians 5:26(KJV).

The husband nor man of God can’t do what God says without the Word of God. What if I’m engaged to a man who doesn’t follow the rules of God? Stop the wedding.

Mrs. Jeri Bailey, of Dyer, will be honored on her 90th birthday by her children, Mrs. Joyce McMackin (Rodney), Mr. Frank Bailey (Karen), her grandchildren, Mac McMackin (Tina), Tracye Fender (Brian), Trae Bailey (Misty) and Tammy McMackin and her 10 great-grandchildren. The celebration will be from 2:00-3:30 at the Dyer First Baptist Church Family Life Center on Sunday June 2, 2013. All family and friends are invited to attend. NO GIFTS PLEASE.

Colten Alexzander Higdon celebrated his 5th birthday on May 21. His party was held on May 18 with family and friends at his home in Rutherford.

He had a John Deere Tractor themed swimming party. The guests enjoyed a John Deere cake in the shape of a 5, along with a cookie cake and ice cream.

Colten wants to thank everyone for celebrating his

big day with him and also for all the gifts he received.

Colten is the son of Mindy East of Rutherford and Brandon Higdon of Milan. He is the grandson of Danny and Cindy East of Rutherford, and Kenny Higdon of Yorkville. He is the great-grandson of Nadean East of Rutherford, Mary Ann Brown of Dyer and Mary Alice and John Higdon of Yorkville.

Colten turns 5 Colten Alexzander Higdon

Bethpage By Joyce Brown

Greetings from Bethpage. We had such a wonderful day Sunday as a large crowd gathered at Reelfoot Lake State Park for our time of worship and fellowship. The weather was perfect for a day in the park. We began singing about 10:30 with some favorites that we didn’t need a hymnbook for, “Amazing Grace,” “I’ll Fly Away” and “He Touched Me.”

Bro. Jeff brought his guitar so we would have some music to follow. That’s the first time we heard him play. Not too shabby! He then preached a great message on the “Proclamation of God” with Scripture from Isa 1:1-9, Romans 2:15, Acts 2:37, and Romans 1:18-28. We enjoyed a meal of grilled hamburgers and hot dogs with all the trimmings and desserts. The guys and girls had a pretty intense game of “corn hole” going and the little ones made good use of the playground. Some of the rest of us walked around the lake area and watched snakes navigate the water. Some had to detour on the trip home due to a vehicle accident on Hwy 21. I later heard on the news that there were two fatalities from that wreck. Our hearts go out to those families who lost loved ones.

On this Sunday there was happiness and sadness. Such is life on this Earth and we need to be prepared for whatever the Lord sees fit to allow. Our responsibility is to be ready.

I heard that the Tanya Taylor Memorial Bike Ride was a tremendous success with around 100 motorcycles participating in this fund raising event for the First Baptist Dyer mission trip to Ecuador.

Mary Beth Chandler did a fantastic job on her song for the West Tennessee Idol competition. Wishing her the best and we know she is a “winner” whether she got the most votes or not.

Have a great week and be safe out there with all the warm weather activities. Remember God loves you and we do too.

Friends and family of Mrs. Frances Abbott are invited to her 98th birthday celebration. You may come and go anytime from 2:30 - 3:30 in the dining room of the Dyer Nursing Home on Saturday, May 25, 2013.

Mrs. Jeri Bailey

Bailey to celebrate her 90th birthday

Abbott will celebrates her 98th birthday

Mrs. Frances Abbott

On May 15, eighteen Golden Agers gathered for a good day in the Lord’s blessings as they prayed for many needs and assurances. They prayed for their country, for the bike riding for missions of Dyer FBC slated for the upcoming Sunday, May 19, for the families of Thomas and Omecia Merrick (son and mother) and for the families of Loretta Hinson in the loss from the earth of these precious three. Regularly prayers are lifted up for Eugene Barron with urging for his friends to visit him. This man loves people and each visit makes that day more enjoyable.

President Bro. Jerry Legg announced the Northside Baptist Church is making their pastor’ home available for Gayle and Bob Hill as they reside stateside for six months beginning in July from their missionary work in Romania. To equip the home, only a bedroom set is lacking. A call to Dyer FBC 692-3632 with an offer of a bed, dresser and chest for 6 months would be appreciated.

Brother Legg also announced that the Golden Agers will go Wednesday,

May 22 to Pinson Mounds in Pinson and afterwards to the Old Country Store. June 26 they will go to Beech River Cultural Museum in Lexington and afterwards we’ll probably try to find someone who cooks fish. And we might just flip flop those last two. Just kidding, I just got a fish-eating urge when I wrote the last sentence. Of course, Brother Michael Barnett will be our fearless bus driver.

We had music. Anne Thompson and Carolyn Temple led us in singing “Love Lifted Me” and “Tell It to Jesus.” Kenneth McEwen’s special was the beautiful “In The Garden.”

Pastor of Dyer FBC Brother DeWayne Goodgine talked to his listeners about how to maintain a Christian life style in an unchristian environment. He revealed that from his text II Timothy 4:3 that some people will not want to accept the sound doctrines of the Bible and turn to fabled of self help for their needs. But the scriptures and truth of Jesus Christ is the whole of life and we have guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Community CalendarsCOMMUNITY WATCH

The Mason Hall Community Neighborhood Watch will be meeting on a different night this month due to the holiday. The meeting will be held Tuesday, May 28th at 6:30 p.m. at the community center. Everybody is encouraged to attend.

“DIG INTO READING!”Readers of all ages will explore all things underground this

summer as the Gibson County Memorial Library presents “Dig Into Reading!” during their summer library program. Activities may include programs on dinosaurs or construction vehicles, animals that live underground or Ancient Egypt, caves, rocks and more. The 2013 Summer Reading Program is open to children preschool through 5th grade, with programs, prize drawings, story hours, and more. Registration for Dig Into Reading begins on May 22nd. For more information, contact the library at 731-855-1991. All programs are free of charge.


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Wednesday evening was our monthly business meeting.

Oue minster, Brother Corey Meggs continued our study of Bible characters with Abraham from Genesis chapters 15 and following. Life lessons we are taught from studying him are God always does the right thing even if it takes many years. Some times what God tells us may sound strange but when we don’t understand we can know God is always right. It was many years before Isaac, the child promises was born. Then God ask Abraham to offer him. Abraham interceded for Sodom and God spared Lot and his family.

We learned perfection is not a requirement for God to work in our lives. Aren’t we glad! God’s blessings are never earned. Abraham is the father of the Hebrew nation and those who have faith in God.

Sunday morning we honored our graduates. Kayla, Katie and Jeff. Special music was Brother Andy King singing, “Now I belong to Jesus.” Andy said it tells

where we are with Christ.Brother Corey’s message,

“Plug into prayer” was taken from Luke 18:1-8 and I John 5:13-15. WE are urged to stay close to God, always pray, never give up. He answers the prayers of His children. Make a prayer list, exchange our problems for His promises. Philippians 4:6 and 7 tells us not to worry about anything, pray about everything. Expect power from studying His word. Be willing to do His will, not our own.

Sunday evening the sermon entitled, “A prophet without honor” was from Luke 4:14-30. Jesus returned from the desert after 40 days being tempted by the devil. He went to His hometown, Nazareth and went into the temple. He read from the prophet Isaiah, telling them that scripture was fulfilled. But they claimed He was Joseph’s son. And drove him out to a cliff meaning to throw Him over. Jesus walked right through the crowd and went His way.

Because of their lack of faith they could not believe. What about our faith?

Sing-up sheet for VBS is on the table. Pray about helping. It will be July 22 through 26.

We have a mission opportunity in Ohio the last week of June. Interest meeting will be Tuesday, May 28 at the GBS office at 6:30 p.m.

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Beginning June 3rd through June 21st, 2013, we will be offering initial examinations at a discounted fee of $25.00!

The exams consists of 2 full spine nerve scans, x-rays (if needed), a Report of Findings. We will be out of the office from May 23rd through May 29th so if you would

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ADULT LEADERSHIP CLASS VISITS COMMISSION MEETING – Chamber of Commerce leaders and members of the Gibson Co. Adult Leadership Class visited the May 13 meeting of the County Commission in Trenton and introduced themselves to commissioners. Mayor Tom Witherspoon told the group that the legislative meeting was an example of “Democracy 101” and “where the magic happens.”

The 2013 Gibson County Adult Leadership Class has awarded a $500 scholarship to one student from each of the six high schools in Gibson County as part of its service project to the Gibson County community.

The 2013 scholarship recipients are as follow: from Bradford High School-Alexandria Harris; Trenton Peabody High School-Danielle Dalton; Milan High School-Julianna McMinn; Humboldt High

Pictured are (left, front) Sherri McCarter, Sam White, Sid Crocker, Scott Massey, Joshua Arnold, Joyce Brown, Dr. Lyndsey Powers, Jason McCallister, Walker Wellington, Dr. Heather Martin, Eric Egbert, James Brasfield, Shelby Kee. (Back row) Julie Allen Burke, Brent Attaway, Paul Malone, Chad Butler, Mayor Tom Witherspoon, Bradley Owens, Candace Zaricor, Shonna Smith, Chloe Humphrey and Julie Hager.

School-Nevontae Jackson; Gibson County High School-Maggie Caton and South Gibson County High School-Rebecca McCown.

The 2013 Gibson County Adult Leadership Class will continue to award a $500 scholarship to one student from each of the six high schools in Gibson County in the future. Donations for next year’s Scholarship Fund can be made at Farmers & Merchants Bank, 388 Hwy 45 W. in Humboldt.

GC Adult Leadership held scholarship awards meeting

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retirement!Thanks for all you do!!!

From your Family & Friends

will be at New Hope June 3, 7 p.m. Make plans to attend.

Remember those on our prayer list and our friends in nursing homes.

When you pray you are dealing with the most tremendous power in the world; Prayer Power!

The Tennessee Arts Commission has reinstated its popular Arts Build Communities (ABC) grant program. The funds may be used for a variety of quality arts projects and awards will range from $500 to $2,000.

Applications must be submitted online through the Tennessee Arts Commission’s eGrant system by 4:30 p.m. (CT) on July 1, 2013. The ABC online application can be accessed beginning at 8 a.m. (CT) on May 31, 2013 at ww.tn.gov/arts.

As a Designated Agency for the Tennessee Arts Commission, Northwest Tennessee Development

District (NWTNDD) will hold a workshop for all interested non-profit organizations located I Benton, Carroll, Crockett, Dyer, Gibson, Henry Lake, Obion, and Weakley Counties. The workshop will be held on June 6, 2013 at 10 a.m. in the NWTNDD conference room located at 124 Weldon Drive, Martin, TN.

We strongly urge you to attend our workshop to discuss the new guidelines and application.

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ANNUAL TAYLOR BIKE RIDE - Hunter Baier started the ride with the offical “start your engines.”

READY TO RIDE - Michael and Julie Landrum along with grandaughter Ella Kate were some of the bike riders that attended.

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Obituaries SalemUnited Methodist By Amy Bennett

Keely Mill By Diane Hamlin

The TCR deadline is Thursday @ 5 p.m.

LINDA BARNES HALFORD Miss Linda Halford, 59, of Kenton passed May 8 in the

home of her daughter in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. A graveside service will be held at Sunnyside

Cemetery in Kenton on May 23 at 2 p.m. Miss Halford was born on September 8, 1953 and is

preceded in death by her parents Lexie and Joey Barnes of Kenton.

She is survived by one daughter Tonya Neil of Oklahoma, two sons, Dewayne Halford and Ricky Halford of Kenton; three sisters, Nora Sowell of Dyersburg and Sue Jones and Faith Wigdor both of Rutherford. She also leaves six grandchildren and one great grandchild.

MARGUERITE WORKMAN HALL

Marguerite Workman Hall passed away at the age of 68. She was born July 14, 1944 to the late Scott Workman and

Gelaka Workman. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Laverne King and

Edna Ruth Young and two brothers, Harold David Workman and Max Workman.

Mrs. Hall is survived by her husband, Donald K. Hall, two daughters, Amy Hall and Judy Hart and one son, Donald K. Hall Jr.; two granddaughters. Peyton and Ella Hart, three sisters, Ann Peffen, Mary Overall and Judy Carlton, and one brother, Gene Workman.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 25 at Salem United Methodist Church in Rutherford.

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Memories

We asked for it and we got it. The warm weather is here and winter is but a distant memory. Yards are greener, flowers are in full bloom, and yard sales are popping up on every corner. Yes, this is a good sign summer is almost here! I have a few girls in my house who are super excited that school is almost out and the swimming pool up town will be opening soon. I’m already starting a prayer chain for all you moms and dads, grandmas and grandpas who will be looking after these sweet angels all summer! God be with us all!

We had a great day at Salem Sunday with many visitors in attendance. Faye and Daniel Sharps daughters, Leanne and Maria, and their families, surprised them with a visit Sunday morning. I’ll have to ask Mrs. Faye if she did get to go out for dinner or if she had to scrounge up something to feed that bunch!

Debbie McDaniel mentioned that the yard sale we had for Relay for Life was a big success despite the rain and unsavory conditions the day brought with it. Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our team!

If you enjoy a good plate of fish have I got just the thing for you. Come on out to Salem Church, 105E, on Sunday, June 2nd, for fish and all the trimmings. We will also have to go plates if you’d rather take it home. All donations will benefit the Salem Youth Group.

Please get the word out that Vacation Bible School will be on Saturday, June 8th. It’ll be a one day event with lots of songs, games, food and most importantly, lessons about the one who died for us, Jesus Christ. We will also have a pool party that night to celebrate! I’ll have times for you next week.

Ralph and Diann Richardson invites everyone out to their annual Memorial Day Weekend BBQ on Saturday, May 25th at 5pm. Bring a dish and don’t forget your lawn chairs!

Bro. Sweeney, Lavonna and Aaron couldn’t be with us this week so we asked Johnny McCurdy to come speak. We all enjoy the message he brings each time he visits and welcome him back anytime.

Wayne Tosh had a praise that the tests he had last week all came back ok. Thanks be to God! Doris Hollandsworth mentioned that many kids from the congregation received awards at school last week. We are all proud of you and your accomplishments! Also, we’d like to remember everyone graduating this year. We have one in our congregation, Nancy Davis. We are very proud of you and pray that God will guide you throughout your life and may you draw near to Him as you take this next step in life.

Those needing prayers this week are: Laura Pitts, the family of Kelly Jones, the Merrick family, Marion Tosh, Doris Patterson, Bobby Harper, Daniel Davidson, Mrs. Les Keen, Mrs. Pete Peterson and everyone who is suffering from cancer and other diseases that keep them from enjoying life as they once did. Please pray for the lost in our community also. May we all be the hands and feet of Jesus this week and spread His word throughout the community to those who need it most. Also, pray for those who think they need it the least. Enjoy your week and we’ll see you in church on Sunday!

Thought for the week: To live a good life, you need to be a good person. To live a great life, you must serve a great God.

Our Sunday school hour began with everyone standing and singing the hymn ‘Rescue the Perishing.’ Keith Hamlin opened us in prayer. We all dismissed to our classes.

Christy Skelton opened the adult class in prayer before doing a good job teaching us our lesson “Look for Spiritual Excellence” from Titus 2:1-15. Paul instructed Titus to challenge older believers, both men and women, to exhibit exemplary qualities in accordance with sound gospel teaching. Nancy Margadonna closed us in prayer.

Our Sunday morning worship hour began with Elaine Fields playing the piano and Stephen Fields leading us in our offertory hymn ‘What a Friend We Have in Jesus.’ Al Margadonna opened services in prayer.

Congratulations go to Maverick Anderson as he graduated from Gibson County High School. Tonya Fields presented him with a card and Bible from the church family.

Bro. Steve welcomed everyone and made announcements. We shared a time of many praise reports. Stephen Fields led the congregation in the

hymns ‘What a Day that Will Be’ and ‘Standing on the Promises.’ Kelsey Fields blessed us with our special music as she sang ‘He Washed My Eyes With Tears.’ Bro. Steve delivered our morning message from Acts 1:10-14. Maverick Anderson dismissed services in prayer as the hymn ‘Only Trust Him’ was sung.

Our Discipleship Training Hour began with the hymn ‘Heavenly Sunlight.’

Keith Hamlin opened us in prayer then did a good job teaching us our lesson “The Spirit’s Movement Within Persons” Shirley King closed us in prayer.

Our Sunday night worship hour began with Tonya Fields leading us in prayer for all our prayer requests that had been lifted up.

Bro. Steve welcomed everyone and also blessed us with our special music as he sang ‘Somebody’s Praying.’

Bro. Steve delivered our evening message from Romans 10:14-21. Nancy Margadonna dismissed services in prayer as the hymn ‘Jesus is Calling’ was sung.

Read your Bibles and be in pray for our nations and its leaders this week.

JAMIE LEE POOLE Mr. Jamie Lee Poole, age 75, of Kenton, passed away from

this life on May 20, 2013, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services for Mr. Poole will be conducted on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home of Dyer with Rev. Victor Hassell officiating. Interment will follow in Yorkville Cemetery of Yorkville.

Mr. Poole was born February 17, 1938, in Gibson County; the son of the late William Lee and Willie Inez McCollum Poole. He worked as a carpenter and was Baptist by faith. Mr. Jamie was also an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals.

Mr. Poole is survived by his spouse, Shelby Poole; children, Tonya Poole, Brad Poole, Rhonda Davis and Len, Bryan Poole and Deanna, Ryan Poole Brock and Jeremiah; 15 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Leeann Poole Burton, and siblings Jackie Poole and Onita Anderson. Mr. W.T. Sims and Mr. Mike Green will be honorary pall bearers.

Karnes & Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Jamie Lee Poole.

JUDY DARNELL CARSON SHELTON

Mrs. Judy Darnell Carson Shelton, 59, of Kenton, passed away on May 8, 2013, at the Dyer Nursing Home. Funeral services for Mrs. Shelton were conducted on May 11, 2013, in the chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home of Kenton with Bro. John Coleman officiating. Interment will follow in New Concord Cemetery of Kenton.

Mrs. Shelton was born May 18, 1953, in Memphis; the daughter of the late Russell and Margie Reynolds Carson. She worked at World Color Press.

Mrs. Shelton is survived by two daughters, Carrie Wiginton and Dana Shelton; brother, Dewayne Carson; grandchildren, Krista and Zach Wiginton, Blade Shelton, and Landen Cody; and step-grandchild, Veronica O’Daniel. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Karnes & Son Funeral Home of Kenton is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Judy Darnell Carson Shelton.


Lowrance Chapel By Brandon Clenney

The Grapevine By Sarah Skinner

Cloras Chapel By Robin McNeil

North Union By Connie Cooper

What an awesome Sunday Cloras Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America had! We had Sunday School taught by Elder Charles Simpson and morning service which consisted of prayer and songs. The Sanctuary

choir sang and we had words of encouragement from our Pastor. At 12pm two full vans and three carloads of members traveled to Hollow Rock, TN for their Homecoming service. We had a wonderful time. Pastor Myles

preached from his heart and we were truly blessed. His subject was “A Blessed Homecoming.” The sermon was based on the rodical son. The Sanctuary choir and the Praise team all sang until the power of the Lord was all in the place. We had a onderful time!

Mt. Nebo served us a

delicious lunch and our ushers were in rare form.

They were in uniform and looking good. We are so proud of them. While Pastor Myles and Elder Diane Myles were picking up the vans, a soldier of God was in the Van Rental place and paid the cost of the vans. He

was from Oklahoma City and didn’t know Pastor or Mrs. Myles. He just wanted to help the church. He was truly sent by God. We rejoiced over the blessing that God provided for us. Praise God for His Goodness and His Mercy toward us.

Sunday will be annual Usher Day! Rev. Gauldon and Fairview Dyersburg will be our special guest. Program begin at 3pm. Dinner will be served! Vacation Bible School will be June 12, 13, and 14th

from 6pm - 8pm each night. Everyone is invited to come. The Youth of Cloras

Chapel would like to thank everyone for their support with the bake sale they had Saturday! It was a success! We were glad to see Rev.

Clarence Fowler in Hollow Rock Sunday! He is still on the go for the Lord. We pray for all our sick and shut in. Sister Verdell Fisher is in Humboldt General Hospital and we pray that she will have a speedy

recovery. Sister Leila Swift reported that she was some better on Saturday. We continue to pray for all that stands in the need of prayer.

Cloras Chapel say: Have a good week and remember to praise God when you leave church as well as when you are in church. A christian should always have the love of God.

Congratulations to all the 2013 graduating seniors. We pray that they will put Good first in their lives and wish them success in whatever they plan to do.

Sarah Alford received a nice surprise, M.L. and Earlene Robinson of Lansing, MI. came for her graduation. They accompanied us to the Baccalaureate Service and the graduation. She had many family members and friends who attended including her aunt Harriette Alford and her uncle Charles Warren and many more. We are so proud of her.

On Friday night after graduation we had a get together at my home. Those

in attendance were: Michelle, Jasmin, Imena Jones, Sarah’s friend who is attending college at UT Knoxville, Earlene,, M.L., Mary, Cathy, Rodney, James and I.

Wonderful service was held at St. Paul Sunday morning. Pastor Pounds delivered the message. His topic, “What are the marks of a Christian” was found in 1 John 4:17-19 and other scriptures. The mass choir provided the music.

After service the Skinners, Sarah, Rodney, Jasmin, Michelle, Rev. and Mrs. Pounds dined at Majestic’s in Trenton. It was real nice not having to cook dinner two Sundays in a row.

Brother William Edmonds has been a patient at Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. Please remember the Edmonds family in you prayers.

Mary Warren, Cathy Bailey, Debra Jenkins and I attended the funeral of Sammie Pigue at First Baptist Church in Trenton Saturday. Lenny Banks, Floyd Brown and Bobby Williamson attended a Banquet in Jackson Saturday night sponsored by Sunbeam Masonic Lodge.

Those having birthdays this week are: Teresa Brooks, KJ Brooks, Paulette Mays and Lo Pearl Mays. We wish them happy birthday. God bless and have a good week.

Well, I am winging this column because I have misplaced all my notes from Sunday. So I am relying strictly on my powers of observation and recall, so we are in trouble. I will apologize up front!

Robert Whitley shared his and Robbie’s trip to hear the “Duck Dynasty” speakers. He was impressed with their message and their demonstration of using a quiet call to attract ducks instead of a loud quack, quack. Could be the best approach to witnessing!

Bro. Don’s message was on the importance of obedience to the Lord in every detail. He preached from Joshua 7. He also incorporated the truths from the poem, “Jonathan Herrington Barrington

Green” by Calvin Miller. It was humorous and oh so true.

Joanne Reed brought our children’s sermon, and in spite of forgetting her notes at home, did a wonderful job (as usual).

Our birthdays this week are Leslie Rahm, Glen Tilghman, Sally Baird and Ann Taylor.

All who stayed for our Graduation Dinner enjoyed a good meal and celebrated the accomplishments of Danielle Rickman and Blake Reese.

Bro. Don’s evening message was from Ephesians 2:11-22. He stressed the unity and peace that should prevail when Christ is the center of our “inner man”.Christ’s blood and His blood alone has accomplished

the reconciliation between sinful man and God. The young people are continuing their preparations for their summer mission trip. Music, skits and lessons are being worked on each week.

We were glad to see Louise Turner and the entire Tilghman family in church this week. Also Glen and Shirley Graves were there. Royce Turner is recuperating from surgery and should be home on Wednesday from rehab.

I hope you all have your gardens planted and are even enjoying some fresh onions and radishes and lettuce. My grandson Michael keeps us supplied with garden goodies and fresh eggs.

Have a great week and I’ll see you in church on Sunday.

Greetings from the Lowrance Chapel church of Christ! We ask that you continue to remember in your prayers James White, Max Betts, Jean Harris, Jean Bell, Matt Smith, Virginia Smith, Megan Smith, Carlene Meadows, and Carlene’s sister Ann. We also extend our sympathies and prayers to the families in Oklahoma that have been ravaged this week by the storms.

In continuing our articles dealing with pre-millennialism, I want us to study about the antichrist. The general idea of this doctrine is that Christ’s return to the earth will be immediately preceded by the appearance of some powerful political personality.

Perhaps, a dictator of world influence that will make a dramatic appearance in history. As one writer that believes in this doctrine put it, “Overnight, he will become the byword of the world. He is going to be distinguished as supernatural. He will have a magnetic personality, be personally attractive, and a powerful speaker.”

Now some of the people who have believed in this theory or doctrine of pre-millennialism have pointed to Musolini, have pointed to Hiterl, have pointed to

Stalin, Castro, Hussein, Bin Laden, and there are even some that will even stoop as low to say it is our current president. But as we have always done, let’s open our Bibles and approach it objectively and reason what the Scriptures say. In 1 Jn. 2:18, we see the first mention of an antichrist.

John says, “Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that is is the last time.” Verse 22 of the same context says, “Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son.” In 1 Jn. 4:3, we read that spirit of the antichrist is those that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh and is not God. John says in the same verse that “ye have heard it shall come; and even now already is it in the world.”

Then, similar words are spoken in 2 Jn. verse 7. So what is the message of the only two letters that mention antichrist? Keep in mind that John was living in the Roman province of Ephesus and was very concerned about a disturbing problem that arisen in the churches of that area.

There were people teaching that Jesus had never come in the flesh and in essence were denying Him as the Messiah. These people held the idea that matter was something that was lowly and impure and refused to believe that Christ had taken human flesh.

Now, this false doctrine was disturbing the fellowship of the churches. And so John, by the Holy Spirit, calls these people liars (1 Jn 2:22); calls them false prophets (1 Jn. 4:1); calls them deceivers (2 Jn 7); and he calls them.... do not miss it.... antichrists (plural) 1 Jn 4:3. John says they already existed. John says there would be some that would come in the future that would be the same way.

Now that doesn’t sound anything remotely like what we heard today about antichrists does it? In order to develop these types of theories, people take verses completely of their context or setting. They pluck them out, and they associate it with the little horn of Daniel 7, the man of sin in 2 Thess. chapter 2, and the beast of Revelation.

There are many antichrists even today, and John says there were plenty then as well. Do not take this word and its meaning out of its context.

Dyer Nursing Home Celebrates National Nursing Home Week!

May 13th - May 17thTheme/Activities for the Week

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Monday - Crazy Shoe Day, Balloon Lift Off, Donuts & Coffee, Cocktails on the Deck, Movie ships favoriteTuesday - Crazy Hair, Floral Hair Design, Aloha Welcome Party, Cocktails at Sunset BeachWednesday - Crazy Outfit, Fire Walking Race, Luau, Tropical SherbetThursday - Crazy Hat, Flower Power Nails, Shop in Waikiki, Hawaii 5 OFriday - Nursing Home T– Shirts, Moon Pies, Petting Farm Animals


Sports & EducationGibson County Spring Art Show winners

BEST OF SHOW - Hope Siler (left) won Best of Show in the GCHS Spring Art Show. Janet West, art teacher, presented her with $100.

FIRST PLACE WINNERS - Winning first place in the GCHS Spring Art Show were (front row) Jade Cole, Dustin Armstrong, Anna Lovell, Madison Davidson, (2nd row) Timothy Cantrell, Hope Siler, Aja Francis, Drew Scobey, (back row) Rachel Sullivan, Katelyn, Cy Davidson and Jacob London.

SECOND PLACE WINNERS - Art students winning second place were (front row) Dustin Armstrong, Bethany Lowery, Hayley Jones, (2nd row) Timothy Cantrell, Aja Francis, Jacob London, (back row) Axle Metzger, Samantha Moore, Garrett Ritter, Houston Cunningham and Bethany Roberson.

3rd PLACE WINNERS - Winning third place were (front row) Dariante Fisk, Cassidy Caldwell, Doressa Anderson, Lacey Petty, Madison Davidson, Hayley Jones, (2nd row) Markee Brown, Drew Scobey, Dustin Murdock, Aja Francis (3rd row) Nathan Bass, Garrett Ritter, Addison Davidson, Bethany Roberson (back row) Houston Cunningham and Sierra Shopher.

HONORABLE MENTION - Art students earning honorable mention were (front row) Katelyn Rickman, Ray Shawn Peoples, Hale Hughes, Kenzi Hobson, Whitney Harris, (2nd row) Brandon Adair, Nathan Halford, Hannah Hutchison, Jacob London, Aja Francis, (3rd row) Paige Dial, Markee Brown, (back row) Jake Wylie and Alex Guzman

ART CLUB OFFICERS – Art Club officers are Haley Davis - secretary, Bethany Roberson - vice president - Kenzi Hobson – president and Dustin Armstrong - reporter.

SENIOR ART DISPLAY WINNERS - Senior art students display their work. They are (front row) Bethany Roberson, Ray Shawn Peoples, (back row) Anna Lovell, Kenzi Hobson and Hayley Jones. Not pictured Houston Cunningham and Cy Davidson.

GCHS PURCHASE AWARD - Assistant Principal Amanda Cary (left) presented Timothy Cantrell with $100. His painting was selected for purchase by the school

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Several Gibson County residents were among students who received degrees from the University of Tennessee at Martin during the recent spring commencement held in the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center on the UT Martin campus. The students receiving undergraduate degrees were Bradford – Jeffrey Connell, Clayton A. Hampton, Clinton D. Hampton, Courtney Brooke Jackson; Brazil – Leslie Marie Dodd;

Local residents receive degees from UT Martin

Dyer – Brittany Nicole Alford, Jessica Anne Simmons, Kerri Lee Slaughter, Nicholas Blaine Stephens, Katherine P. Thompson; Humboldt – Jason Wayne Barker, Warren Paul Cagle, Brittney J. Gabarra, Elizabeth Dianne Pafford, Justin K. Perry, Sarah Ruth Thomas; Medina – Merrilee Ann Clark, Christina Elise Johnson, Kevin Lee Miller, Brittanie C. Ouellette, Samantha Rose Ragain,

Amber Nichole Replogle, Megan Marie Rowan, Melissa Dawn Totty; Milan – Anne Rose Avery, Jack Harold Fields, Ashley Lianne Floyd, Jessica Leigh Hemann, Melanie Carol Hickerson, Michael Jonathan Hinnant, Alex Mitchell Jackson, Timothy Luke Jackson, Stephanie Lynne Martin, Kristen S. McCadams, Marshall Ray McCollum, Meredith Nicole Reynolds, Isaac Matthew Stricklin, Anna Leigh Thompson; Trenton – Hannah Leigh Cates, Trent Lee Cole, Holly Kristyn Gillespie, Jennie Elizabeth Jackson, Tamias Jerrod Johnson, Elizabeth J. Landers, Kendra Sherell Lyle, Jessica Renee Parrish, Charlotte Simpson, Carol Anne Smith.

Gibson County 2013 students receive awards

BUSINESS/MARKETING AWARDS – Receiving awards in business and marketing at GCHS were Taylor Kelly, Maleah Finch, Austin Brewer, Dylan Speer, and Riley Sweatt

AGRICULTURE AWARDS – Receiving agriculture awards at GCHS were Chelsea Dotson, Clint McClellan, Chance Cooper, Jeff Record, Taylor Carter, Dakota Crews and Sarah Dodd.

CONSTRUCTION/AUTOMOTIVE AWARDS – Receiving awards for construction and automotive technology at GCHS were Garrett Young, Justice Conley, Ryan Mingle, Tyler Halliburton, Blake Reese, and Cody Jewell.

HEALTH SCIENCE AWARDS – Receiving proficiency awards in health sciences at GCHS were Jessamy Moore, Kaitlyn Kyle, Kendall Lawler, Kelcey Mabry, Cassidy Caldwell and Haley Warwick.

2013 SOFTBALL ALL ACADEMIC AND ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM - Gibson County senior Brooke Walker (right) was named to the District 13AA All Academic Team 2012-2013. Brooke had a 3.2 average. Claire Whitworth (left) was named to the Region 13 AA All Tournament Team 2013. She was 3 for 7 with a double, a RBI and 2 stolen bases. She also had 19 put outs and 2 assists.

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Youth baseball & softball begin league play

RUNNER OUT - T-ball Ridgely Auction Co.’s Olivia Cooper runs to third base as she looks at NWTN Gutter’s Mia Spellings throw the runner out at first base. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

SLIDES IN SAFE – Dyer Babe Ruth player Alex Qualls slides in safe at home plate as his temmate Alden Marvin looks on during Tuesday game against Milan.

SAFE - Rutherford t-ball Hester Drug first baseman Adam Pickard waits for the ball, but Johnson Welding’s Chloe Allmon hustles to first base. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

SHE’S OUT - Emma Siler with Parker Heating & Cooling’s 10 and under softball team, tries to score from second base and slides into Kenton catcher Macie Neal blocking the plate. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

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Pursuant to Section 67-5-508, Tennessee Code Annotated,

the property assessment records of Gibson County will be

available for public inspection in Conference Room A, Gibson

County Courthouse during normal business hours. Any person

desiring to inspect these records may do so at the appointed

time and place.

The Gibson County Board of Equalization will begin

its annual session to examine and equalize the county

assessments June 3, 2013. THE BOARD WILL ACCEPT APPEALS FOR TAX YEAR 2013 ONLY UNTIL THE LAST DAY OF ITS 2013 REGULAR SESSION, WHICH WILL BE June 14,

2013. The Board will meet each weekday from the hours of

9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Conference Room A Gibson County

Courthouse. Any owner of property who wishes to make

a complaint or appeal to the County Board of Equalization

must appear before said Board at this time personally or by

personal appearance of an agent for the owner bearing the

owner’s written authorization. Failure to appear and appeal

an assessment will result in the assessment becoming fi nal

without further right of appeal.

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5-FAMILY YARD SALEA 5-family yard sale will be held Saturday, May 25th in front of Hair Plus Salon in Kenton beginning at 7 a.m.-----------------------(tp 5/22)

Gibson County EMS is soliciting competitive, sealed bids from

qualifi ed vendors for the purchase of one used full size SUV,

year model 2008-2012. Gibson County EMS reserves the

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NOTICETown of Rutherford City Stickers go

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Cost: $30 per sticker Vehicle Year, Make, Model, Color

and license plate # will be required.

They will become delinquent July 1st

Cost: $65 per stickerAll residents with an automobile are required to purchase a city

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POSITION AVAILABLE

The City of Dyer is accepting applications for the following full-time positions through Thursday, June 6, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. 1. One Certified Police Officer2. One Street Department EmployeeAll applications must be received at Dyer City Hall, 235 South Royal Street, Dyer, Ten-nessee. Applications and Qualifications are available at Dyer City Hall weekdays 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m.

Chris Younger, Mayor

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Roger Gray, and Marilyn Williamson. Alderperson Bitsy Gilliland was absent. Attorney Jennifer Deen-McEwen was present.

A motion was made by Roger Gray seconded by Michael Barron to approve the April 22, 2013 meeting minutes as written. Motion carried with all ayes.

A motion was made by Roger Gray seconded by Marilyn Williamson to approve the April 15, 2013 Special Called Meeting minutes as written. Motion carried with all ayes.

Visitor’s SectionHill Rogers,

representative of the Friends of Gibson County, thanked the board for their contribution to the ‘light fund’ for the organization. The ‘light fund’ now has a balance of $4,569.97. Rogers stated that the organization has received $7,900.00 in sponsorships. The organization currently has approximately $14,000 in total funds. There are three planned events for the Expo site within the next two months. Rogers asked if the city’s insurance would cover saddle clubs at the Expo site. Jason Griggs and Reed informed Rogers that the city’s insurance does not cover equestrian related events. Mayor Younger informed Rogers that the North Main entrance to the Expo site needs to be repaired. The entrance is eroding.

Mayor’s ReportMayor Younger asked

Attorney McEwen to open bids for a new lift station. The bids were as follows: Smith & Loveless for $44,064, and Van Brocklin & Associates for $37,582. A motion was made by Reed to accept all bids. The motion was approved. Reed made a motion to award the lift station bid to Van Brocklin & Associates in the amount of $37,582. The motion was approved.

Mayor Younger asked Attorney McEwen to open the bids for tennis court resurfacing. The bids were as follows: NSITE for $13,996. Reed made a motion to accept the bid. The motion was approved.

A motion was made by Reed to award the tennis court resurfacing bid to NSITE in the amount of $13,996. The motion was approved.

Mayor Younger passed out two quotes from Higdon Electric for electrical repairs at the ballfields at the city park. One quote was for repair to the ballfield lighting on the northwest field in the amount of $1,280. The second quote was for repairing the panel box for the scoreboards in the amount of $1,995.

Barron made a motion to approve the electrical repairs at the ballfields as stated in Higdon Electric’s two quotes. The motion was approved.

Mayor Younger presented

a list of surplus metal at the wastewater plant. Reed made a motion to declare the following scrap metal as surplus: one old aerator, planter’s blower, two pieces of scrap iron, and one large piece of scrap iron from the drying beds. The motion was approve with Reed, Oliver, Barron, Johnson, Gray, and Williamson voting in favor. Baker abstained.

A motion was made by Reed to sell the surplus scrap metal and donate the proceeds to the Dyer Station Committee. The motion was approved with Reed, Oliver, Barron, Johnson, Gray, and Williamson voting in favor. Baker abstained.

Committee ReportsIn the Police Committee

Report, Baker stated that the board had been given copies of Hunter Cotham’s letter of resignation from the City of Dyer. Baker made a motion to accept Hunter Cotham’s letter of resignation. The motion was approved.

Baker made a motion to advertise for a full time certified police officer. The motion was approved.

In the Health Committee Report, Oliver stated that an advertisement will be published in this week’s paper advising citizens that yard and property maintenance regulation will begin being enforced as of May 20, 2013.

In the Parks Committee Report, Barron asked who is responsible for mowing under the bleachers and the

electrical panel boxes at the park. Younger stated that he talked with the mowing contractor and they will take care of that as well. Younger informed the board that Curtis Inman ran through one of the ballfield fences while mowing at the park. Ron Giger will fix the fence and Inman will reimburse the city for all costs related to the repair. Younger also informed the board that the security system at the park has been successfully installed and is working properly.

In the Building Committee Report, Baker made a motion to let bids for the remodel of the new city hall building. Bid solicitation may be broken into separate bids as needed. The motion was approved.

In the Beautification Committee Report, Baker asked for a committee meeting to be held on June 10, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.

Unfinished BusinessA motion was made by

Reed to approve P.O. 7147 to A2H in the amount of $2,391.25 for engineering services and documents. The motion was approved with Baker, Reed, Oliver, Johnson, Gray, and Williamson. Barron voted no.

New BusinessA motion was made by

Reed to approve P.O. 7119 to Mid-South Emergency Equipment for $4,882.41 for self-contained breathing apparatus. This was

Dyer board meets May 13thpreviously approved but shipping costs exceeded the approved amount. The motion was approved.

A motion was made by Reed to approve P.O. 7173 to Peevyhouse Backhoe Service for $600 for digging sewer line and sewer main at 738 North Main Street. The motion was approved.

A motion was made by Reed to approve P.O. 7183 to G&W Diesel Services, Inc. for $904.60 for four sets of boots for the Fire Department. This was previously approved but shipping costs exceeded the approved amount. The motion was approved.

A motion was made by Reed to approve P.O. 7184 to Russom’s Carstar for $2,389.34 for repairs to police car. The motion was approved.

A motion was made by Reed to approve P.O. 7185 to Heritage Fire Equipment, Inc. for $551 to service the fire department’s rescue tools. The motion was approved.

A motion was made by Reed to approve P.O. 7175 to American Development Corporation for $450 for chemicals. The motion was approved.

A motion was made by Reed to approve P.O. 6982 to Greene Military and Police for $2,028 for parkas. The motion was approved with Baker, Reed, Oliver, Barron, Johnson, and Williamson voting in favor. Gray abstained from the vote.

A motion was made by Reed to approve P.O. 7057 to Greene Military and Police for $639 for holsters and holster lights. The motion carried with Baker, Reed, Oliver, Barron, Johnson, and Williamson voting in favor. Gray abstained.

A motion was made by Reed to approve P.O. 7129 to Greene Military and Police for $1,376 for flashlights, flashlight holders, and batteries. The Motion carried with Baker, Reed,

Oliver, Barron, Johnson, and Williamson voting in favor. Gray abstained.

A motion was made by Reed to approve the Street Department & Leadership Development Policy. The motion was approved with all in favor.

A motion was made by Williamson to let bids for the water and wastewater monitoring system in three separate parts. The motion was approved.

A motion was made by Reed to authorize $225 to pay Wyman Branson to use his heavy equipment to pull up bushes at the park. The motion was approved.

A motion was made by Reed to purchase lab equipment from Drainworks in the amount of $3,100. The motion was approved.

A motion was made by Reed to contract with Sowell Boys Paving to pave $3,000 worth of paving at the fire department. The motion was approved.

A motion was made by Reed to cancel the May 27, 2013 meeting due to the federal holiday. The motion was approved.

A motion was made by Johnson to advertise for a full time employee for the Street Department for two weeks in the local paper. The motion was approved.

A motion was made by Johnson to hire Kenny Ball as a part time employee for the Street Department for a three-month period at minimum wage. The motion was approved with Baker, Reed, Barron, Johnson, Gray and Williamson voting in favor. Oliver voted no.

Mayor Younger thanked Chief Worrell and the fire department for their help on North Main Street this past week.

AccountsA motion was made by

Baker to pay the general accounts of $57,392.43. The motion was approved.

PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARD – The Prudential Spirit of Community awards recognize young people for volunteer service in their communities. Haley Warwick was presented a Certificate of Achievement for state

SPANISH AWARDS - Receiving proficiency awards in Spanish during GCHS Awards Day were Kaitlyn O’Brien and Kayla Sheetz.

FACS AWARDS - Receiving proficiency awards for family and consumer science at GCHS were Shante’ Skinner and Ella Hayes.

recognition because she demonstrated outstanding commitment to serving her community, and is recognized as one of the top student volunteers at Gibson County High School.

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WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured by that certain Real Estate Deed of Trust for Tennessee executed on February 4, 2005, by Joyce Ann Hood, a single person, to Mary Ruth Tackett, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee in Book 840, Page 230, (“Deed of Trust”); and

WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed(s) of Trust is the United States of America, acting by and through the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”); and

WHEREAS, USDA, the current owner and holder of said Deed(s) of Trust appointed Harriet Cannon as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed(s) of Trust; and

NOW THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed(s) of Trust by USDA, and Harriet Cannon as Substitute Trustee, or duly appointed agent, pursuant to the power, duty, and authorization in and conferred by said Deed(s) of Trust, will on Thursday, June 6, 2013, commencing at 1:00 P.M. at the South door of the Gibson County Courthouse Trenton, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest bidder either for cash or 10 per cent of the high bid price as a non-refundable deposit with balance due within ten (10) days of sale, (and if such balance goes unpaid, USDA will retain the deposit and re-foreclose) the following described property lying and being in the 8th Civil District in Gibson County, Tennessee to wit:

A metes and bounds description of the property is included in the deed referenced below. Map 28 Parcel 36.03

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 130 Baseline Road, Dyer, TN 38330

Being the same property conveyed by Union Planters Bank to Joyce Ann Hood by deed of record in Deed Book 840, Page 228, in the said Register’s Office.

CURRENT OWNERS: Joyce Ann Hood

The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose.

All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed(s) of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

Publication Dates: May 15, May 22, and May 29, 2013

Harriet CannonSubstitute Trustee1216 Stad Ave, Suite 3Union City, TN 38261http//www.resales.usda.gov

The Gibson County Trustee’s Offi ce will be closed Thursday, June 6 and Friday, June 7 for conversion of software.

We will also be closed Monday, June 10 and Tuesday, June 11 for training on the new software.

We will reopen for business on Wednesday, June 12.

We regret any inconvenience that this may cause.

NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

The City of Kenton will be flushing all fire plugs starting May 28 through June 1. If you have any questions, please contact Kenton City Hall at (731) 749-5767.

ACADEMIC BANQUET - Yorkville School held their annual Academic Banquet honoring students who were on the A or B honor roll for the first five six weeks. Students honored included: 3rd grade-Madison Hart, Drake Warren, Caleb Todd; 4th –Halle Barber, Alex Mann, Drake Cowan, Wyatt Hollis, Taylor Dunlap, Zoey Neal, Mykah McKibben, Jessi Powell, Aleaha Delgado, Gracie Schleifer; 5th-Austin Fletcher, Krista Davis, Alex Hassell, Macey Neal, Rebecca

Welch, Malachi Seratt, Dalton Kennedy, Karleigh Taylor, Joely Turner, Seth Rodgers; 6th-Megan Yochum, Kaitlyn Zarecor, Lydia Todd, Cole Garrison, Mary Rogers, Casey Bogle, Brittney Haines, Sydney Yochum; 7th-Julie Allen, Katelyn Hurst, Henry Todd, Brennan Lownsdale, Madison Neal, Kirk Kosark, Emma O’Brien; and 8th-Cole Davis, Ethan Yochum, Mallory Harrison, Maddie Welch, Dusty Smith, Alex Sonnen, Holly Mabry, Jordan Hurst, and Destiny Webber.

Several Gibson County students have been awarded scholarships for the 2013-2014 academic year to attend the University of Tennessee at Martin, according to Judy Rayburn, director of admissions.

• Matt Brown, son of Bob and Sherrie Brown, of Milan, will be a freshman. He received the UTM McWhorter Scholarship/Workship.

•Wesli Gray, son of Shane and Melanie Gray, of Gibson, will be a freshman. He received the Dean’s Scholarship.

• Cady Griffin, daughter

The Tennessee Grocers and Convenience Store Association (TGCSA) recently announced scholarship finalists. A total of two students in the Gibson County area were selected. They are Jacob

BY STEVE SHORTThe illegal manufacture

of methamphetamine has become commonplace in Tennessee and Gibson County, and more people are being arrested and convicted, officials say.

But the Gibson County courts will no longer purchase houses with unpaid property taxes if the property is quarantined because of meth manufacturing.

The County Commission passed new legislation May 13 that prevents the Chancery Court Clerk &

Master from making a bid to buy delinquent tax property if the property is quarantined because of meth.

A house where meth manufacturing occurred is considered toxic and an environmental risk, and rehabilitative cleanup of such property in compliance with requirements can cost about $12,000, an official said.

Com. Mark Flake, Chair of the Delinquent Tax Committee, proposed an amendment to the new law, preventing the meth

manufacturers from being allowed to bid on their quarantined property. But current law allows property owners to redeem delinquent tax property by paying the bid price plus ten percent.

County Attorney Floyd Flippin was asked to investigate whether the county could prevent previous owners from bidding on delinquent tax property.

Officials said they do not want delinquent taxpayers to benefit from their own delinquency.

of Tommy and Beth Griffin, of Dyer, will be a freshman. She received the UTM McWhorter Scholarship/Workship.

•Seré Jackson, daughter of Arnold and Catherine Jackson, of Humboldt, will be a freshman. She received the Chancellor’s Award.

Additional information on scholarships and other types of financial assistance is available by contacting the UT Martin Office of Student Financial Assistance, 205 Administration Building, UT Martin, Martin, Tenn., 38238, or by calling (731) 881-7040.

DELINQUENT TAX PROPERTIES - Delinquent tax properties were a topic discussed by Gibson Co. Commissioners May 13. The Commission passed new legislation May 13 that prevents the Chancery Court Clerk & Master from making a bid to buy delinquent tax property if the property is quarantined because of meth manufacturing. Officials are investigating to see if people convicted of meth manufacturing can be prevented from bidding to repurchase the property. Com. Mark Flake (second from left) is Chairman of the Delinquent Tax Committee.

County will not buy meth lab houses

Davis and William Record.Provided through

the Tennessee Grocers Education Foundation (TGEF), scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors and college students who are employed by or their parent is employed by companies that are members of TGCSA.

Davis was presented with the L.D. and Marilyn Maddox Award Scholarship Award for $2000. A senior at Gibson County High School, Davis is an employee of Dyer Foods. He plans to attend Union University and pursue a degree in Electrical Engineering.

Record was presented with the Dyer Foods/Food Rite Scholarship Award for $1000. A junior at Union University, Record is an employee of Dyer Foods. He plans to pursue a degree in Athletic Training.

GEF scholarship

GC students receive UTM scholarships

TGCSA scholarship recipients named

recipients will be recognized at TGCSA’s annual convention June 15, at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee. This year TGEF awarded 154 scholarships worth $167,500.

Since its inception, the foundation has awarded over $3.1 million in scholarships. For more information, please visit the TGCSA website, www.tngrocer.org.

Will Record

Jacob Davis

A reading clinic for students grades 2-12 will be offered June 3- 27 on the main campus of the University of Tennessee at Martin.

The clinic is aimed at students needing extra practice and reading support. Students are individually tested to determine the level of phonics and

comprehension.Students can meet twice

per week, for $100, or meet four times per week, for $200. There is a $25 fee for the workbook.

Advanced registration is required. To register, contact the UT Martin Office of Extended Campus and Online Studies (ECOS) at 731-881-7082.

Once a student is registered, the program director will contact the parent for the student to be tested, and then a schedule can be arranged.

The course is sponsored by ECOS.

Reading clinic offered for studetns grades 2-12

STRIKE - Christian Poore who pitched the McCurdy Sod Farm to a 9 to 7 victory against Trenton cuts lose with a strike. (Photo by Lori Cathey)


19 Distinguished Scholars

Property Transfers

Marriages

University of Tennessee at Martin. He will major in Agriculture Business.

Trey Wiese of Rutherford is the son of Jacob Wiese and Amy Sawyers. Trey plans to attend the University of Memphis and major in Civil Engineering.

Mary Phillips, daughter of Charles and Robin Phillips of Kenton, plans to attend Union University. She will major in pre-pharmacy.

Mallarie Riffe of Yorkville is the daughter of Shawn and Jessica Riffe. She plans to attend Murray State University and will major in Neonatal Nursing.

Jake Wylie is the son of Jason and Trayce Wylie of Kenton. He plans to attend the University of Tennessee at Martin. Jake will major in

Civil Engineering.Fay Fisk, daughter of

Patricia Fisk of Dyer, plans to attend Middle Tennessee State University. She will major in Speech and Communications.

Morgan Selph of Rutherford is the daughter of George and Felicia Selph. Morgan plans to major in Nursing at the University of Tennessee at Martin.

Kacey Baker, is the daughter of Johnny Mac and Kim Baker, of Kenton. She plans to attend the University of Tennessee at Martin to major in Biology.

Danielle Rickman of Dyer is the daughter of Patricia Rickman and Ivy Rickman. She plans to attend the University of Tennessee at Martin with a major in Education.

Lawson Parks is the son of Joey and Krista Parks of Dyer. He plans to attend the University of Memphis.

Sarah Alford, granddaughter of James and Sarah Skinner of Kenton, plans to attend the University of Memphis. She will major in Biology.

Shelby Dotson is the daughter of Mark and Tammy Dotson of Rutherford. She plans to attend the University of Tennessee at Martin and will major in Biology as she plans to be a Physical Therapist.

Maggie Caton of Dyer is the daughter of Betty Caton and William Caton. Maggie plans to attend Union University where she will major in Spanish.

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GCHS DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARS - Nineteen GCHS seniors were named Distinguished Schoalrs. They are (front row top photo) Garrett Ritter, Haley Warwick, Jake Davis, Haley Davis, (back row top photo) Allison Keathley, Samantha Flowers, Michael Morris, Trey Wiese (not pictured), Mary Phillips, Mallarie Riffe, (front row lower photo) Jake Wylie , Fay Fisk, Morgan Selph, Kacey Baker, (back row lower photo) Danielle Rickman, Lawson Parks, Sarah Alford, Shelby Dotson, and Maggie Caton.

INVITATION TO BID

JANITORIAL SERVICESFOR GIBSON COUNTY’S

3 HEALTH DEPARTMENTS

TRENTON- 1250 MANUFACTURERS ROW, TRENTON, TN. 38382 PHONE (731) 855-7601 Approx 11000 Sq Ft

HUMBOLDT- 149 NORTH 12TH STREET, HUMBOLDT, TN 38343 PHONE (731) 784-5491 Approximately 5000 Sq Ft

MILAN- 6501 TELECOM DRIVE, MILAN, TN 38358 PHONE (731) 686-9240 Approximately 3500 Sq Ft

YOU MAY BID ON ONE, TWO OR ALL THREE SITES HOWEVER YOU MUST SPECIFY IN YOUR BID HOW YOU ARE BIDDING.

SPECIFICATIONS MAY BE PICKED UP AT ANY OF THREE SITES

ALL BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 10:00 A.M., FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2013 AT THE GIBSON COUNTY MAYOR’S OFFICE, 2ND FLOOR,

GIBSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, TRENTON, TN 38382

GIBSON COUNTY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY & ALL BIDS

2013 SEASONAL POSITION AVAILABLE

The Town of Rutherford will be accepting applications for a street crew general laborer. $8.00 per hour.

The job consists of mowing, picking up brush/limbs and other types of general city maintenance. Applicants must be 18 years of age, have a valid drivers license and required drug screening.

Applications can be obtained at the Rutherford City Hall, 206 East Main Street. Applications are due by Friday, May 31 by 12 noon.

The Town of Rutherford is a equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate regardless of race, creed, age or national origin.

Roger P. Dudley and wife, Stella B. Dudley to Jimmie Wayne Hopper and wife, Deborah Jean Hopper – Bradford

Mark R. Thomas to Roger P. Dudley and wife, Stella B. Dudley – Milan

Westfall Brothers, LLC to Billy Hanks and wife, Doris Hanks – 1st and 15th CDs in Gibson County and 21st CD in Carroll County

Shannon Peach to Winston G. Yancy, III and Gaetana D. Ratcliff – Milan

Elgie Flowers to Robert Wayne Lusk and wife, Wendy Lusk 15th CD

Tony Cates and Melissa Cates to Nick Cates and wife, Kathy Cates – 14th CD

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to Chris Seavers – Milan

Jack Murphree to Lori Elizabeth Gough – Milan

Harold L. Marcus and wife, Kathy D. Marcus to Brent Marcus – 3rd CD

Dickerson Enterprises,

Inc. to T And T Home Rentals, LLC – Medina

Kelly Nelson, f/k/a Kelly Lyons to T And T Home Rentals, LLC – Medina

Hubert Mark Patrick and wife, Erlinda Patrick to James E. Banks and wife, Vickie L. Banks – Bradford

The Reasons Family Limited Partnership to Eric C. Bundy and wife, Jocelyn L. Bundy – 3rd CD

Clark Family Holdings, LLC to Katherine Beavers – Medina

Gary Madden and wife, Tina M. Madden to Wesley Inman and wife, Leah Inman – Milan

Michael W. Oliver and wife, Kristi W. Oliver to Roger Dale Turner, Jr. – Humboldt

Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. to Karen Reasons and James Dabbs – Humboldt

Raymond H. Stokes to Jackie Pemberton and wife, Suzanne Pemberton – 13th

CD

Will Tyler Gibson of Milan and Keisha Dawn Prescott of Dyer

Jacob Scott Rollins of Milan and Richel Binondo Brown of Milan

Jeremy Frank Johnstone of Bradford and Ashley Helen Neisler of Trenton

Andrew Branson Denton of Humboldt and Kelly Rae Workman McMillion of Humboldt

Gary Lynn Kiser of Atwood and Susan Denise Gurley Prichard of Atwood

Dusten Michael Haberle of Long Beach, MS and Juanita Maresa Wilson of Long Beach, MS

Kristopher Michael Travis of Milan and Carisa Ann Heglar of Humboldt

Joel Smith and Kerry Smith to Christopher Vail and Hailey Vail – Trenton

BY STEVE SHORTGibson Co. leaders have

been asked to contribute $40,000 to establish a West Tenn. State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads in Henderson Co., 10 miles north of Lexington.

A presentation was made about the cemetery to the County Commission May 13 by volunteers Julia McBee, her husband, Rex McBee, and Kim Parker.

A volunteer team is trying to raise awareness about the project and ask residents of West Tennessee to raise funds to establish the cemetery “so our most precious commodity known as our Tennessee veterans and their dependents will have a final resting place that commemorates their service and sacrifice to our state and country,” said Julia McBee.

“The cemetery will be a great addition to the area and a way to honor veterans and commemorate their service and sacrifice to our state and

nation,” she said.The Tenn. Dept. of

Veterans Affairs has deemed that there is a necessity for a state veterans cemetery to be located midway between Nashville and Memphis. The Parkers Crossroads site is within 1/8 mile of the equidistance point between the two cities where the nearest veterans cemeteries are now located. The proposed 130-acre site is near the junction of Interstate 40 and Hwy 22. An estimated 70,000 vehicles travel through the area daily, according to the city of Parkers Crossroads.

The West Tenn. Healthcare Foundation is the umbrella organization for the initiative.

An estimated $1 million is needed to purchase the land for the cemetery. After land is purchased the cemetery would be prepared and operated by the Veterans Administration.

The cemetery would serve a 13-county area. Eligible

veterans from Henderson, Madison, Gibson, Carroll, Benton, Perry, Decatur, Hardin, Hardeman, Chester, McNairy, Haywood and Crockett counties would have access to burial in the cemetery. Over 30,000 veterans live in the 13-county area, according to the West Tenn. State Veterans Cemetery Initiative. Gibson Co. has 3,921 veterans, they said. Each county is being asked to contribute based on the number of veterans. There would be no burial costs at the cemetery for veterans, and spouses could be buried for $700.

“Our most important job is to provide a place of rest for our veterans who served our country,” said Rex McBee. “It is necessary to honor those who protect our freedoms. This is a cemetery where my wife and I will ultimately have a place of rest.”

The presentation said Gibson Co. received $9,620,695 in veterans’ monetary awards in 2012. “That’s a big boost to the finances of Gibson County,” said Ms. McBee.

The County Commission took no action on the request. “I’m for supporting them, but we don’t know what other counties will do,” said Mayor Tom Witherspoon. The $40,000 request is more than the allocation of $33,625 which the county has budgeted for nonprofit agencies in 2013-14.

Donations can be made to the West Tenn. State Veterans Cemetery Initiative at P.O. Box 1334; Lexington, TN 38351. Dan Wood chairs the Fundraising Committee. Call 731-614-1260.

VETERANS CEMETERY PROJECT – Julia McBee made a presentation to the Gibson Co. Commission on May 13 about a proposed West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery that would be located in Parkers Crossroads in Henderson Co. and serve a 13-county area, including Gibson Co.

FINAL RESTING PLACE FOR VETERANS – Rex McBee spoke to Gibson Co. Commissioners May 13 about plans to establish a state veterans cemetery in Henderson Co. Gibson County veterans and spouses would be eligible for burial in the cemetery.

$40K requested from county for Veterans Cemetery

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WTN Expo Centerprovide wild action for fans and riders alike. Two champion bullfighters are booked. After the team roping and barrel races, round two of the bull riding will wrap up the performance.

No rodeo is complete without a ‘funny man’ and he will be there, entertaining the crowd.

Blake Spellings of Dyer will provide the fast calves

for the team roping. Many local teams will be entered.

Randy, Chase and Vanessa and Chance Lewis of Trenton have the speedy barrel racers lined up. Again, many local racers will be running.

A calf scramble and a ‘Gold Rush’ are planned for the kids. Other activities are planned for adults and kids.

An improved concession stand will be turning out great ‘eats.’ The ‘shaved ice’ man

will be there too, so come hungry and leave full.

Members of Friends of Gibson County have worked tirelessly throughout the winter to preparing for this summer’s events. We hope all will come out for an evening of family entertainment and support this local effort to bring a first class exposition center to our area.

See you Saturday, June 1st at 7 p.m.!

BULL RIDING - Come to the West TN Expo Center June 1 at 7 p.m. for some exciting bullriding rodeo action.

GIBSON COUNTY GIBSON COUNTY ANTI-LITTER PROGRAMANTI-LITTER PROGRAM

‘Keeping Gibson County ‘Keeping Gibson County Looking Good’Looking Good’

Gibson County Sheriff ’s

Department, Administrator

Funded by the Tennessee

Department of Transportation

Awards ceremony held at courthouse, Thursday

Top essaysGibson County Sheriff Chuck Arnold and Litter Grant Program education coordinator Holly Britt (right) award winners in the essay contest to (l to r) rst place, Alex Raspa, $1000 college scholarship; second place, Destiny Donald; third, Sere Jackson; fourth, Dylan Hawkins. Second through fourth place received monetary prizes.

The Gibson County Litter Grant Program re-cently held an Essay Contest which was open to all high school seniors in Gibson County.

Applicants were to write an essay on one of two topics: What are the growing markets in the eld of recycling? or What does the future of re-cycling look like?

The essays were judged by experts in the eld of recycling and waste management and an Eng-lish professor.

Out of all the essays received, four winners were chosen. First place winner received a $1000 college scholarship. Second place through fourth place received monetary prizes.

First place winner, Alex Raspa, is graduating from Milan High School and plans to attend the University of Tennessee at Knoxville in the fall. Second place winner, Destiny Donald, a senior at South Gibson County High School, plans to attend Middle Tennessee State University. Plac-ing third, Sere Jackson, a senior at South Gib-son County High School, will be attending the University of Tennessee at Martin. Finally, fourth place goes to Dylan Hawkins, a senior at Milan High School. Dylan plans to attend the Univer-sity of Tennessee at Martin.

The Gibson County Litter Grant Program is spon-sored by TDOT.

Plans are to make the essay scholarship contest an

Honorable mentionIse Cooper’s poster, “Creative Recycling,” was award-ed Honorable Mention in the Litter Grant Program Poster Contest.

annual event.For more information, contact LaNita VanDyke

at the Gibson County mayor’s of ce.

Fourth placeCassie Jenkins and Ryleigh Green’s poster, “Use Your Bin Put It In,” took fourth place honors in the Litter Grant Program poster contest.

Poster Contest winnersGibson County Sheriff Chuck Arnold presents ribbons and checks to winners in the Gibson County Anti-Litter Program’s Poster Contest, Thursday. Making the announcement jointly with the sheriff are Joe Bowles (left) and Holly Britt (right), education coordinators. Checks were presented as follows: (front row, l to r) fi rst place, Dylan Moellman of Yorkville, $100; second, Ben McKinney of Dyer, $80; third, Maddie Cooper of Medina, $60. Fourth place went to Cassie Jenkins and Ryleigh Green (not pictured), $20 each; honorable mention was Ise Cooper (not pictured), Spring Hill, $20.

The Gibson County Litter Grant Program, funded by the Tennessee Department of Trans-portation and administered by the Gibson County Sheriff’s Department, sponsored a Poster Contest for all fourth grade students in the county.

The theme for the contest is “Keeping Gibson County Looking Good.” Jo Bowles and Holly Britt, education coordinators, visited schools throughout the county to explain the purpose of the program with videos, litter bags, coloring books, stickers, bracelets and activity books. This year each student that made a poster received a T-shirt with the logo “Too Cool to Litter.”

The Litter Grant Program encourages Litter Prevention and Recycling. One of the objectives is to get the message home to the family by in-volving them with their children in developing a

poster which carries out the theme.A special thanks goes to all the fourth grade teach-

ers. They work with the Litter Grant Program and en-courage their students to participate in the contest.

The winning posters from each class were dis-played at the courthouse and were judged by outside school system people. Thanks go to these folks for a dif cult job well done. The Gibson County Sheriff’s Department provided the prizes for the classroom winners and the county winners.

All schools did not participate. We had about 150 total posters to judge, we choose one winner from each classroom; these were displayed at the court-house and then the top ve winners were selected to receive awards. The ve winning posters received a monetary gift presented by Chuck Arnold, sheriff of Gibson County. We all should thank him and let him

know how much we appreciate this program.The winners for this year are as follows: rst

place, Dylan Moellman of Yorkville, who received $100; second place, Ben McKinney of Dyer, who received $80; third place, Maddie Cooper of Me-dina, who received $60; fourth place went to two students who worked on a poster together. They were awarded $40 to split between the two. Cassie Jenkins and Ryleigh Green will receive $20 each. Fifth place honorable mention went to Ise Cooper of Spring Hill received $20.

Thanks to all the students that made posters. You are all winners in the Litter Program. Just keep up the good work of helping KEEP GIBSON COUNTY LITTER FREE.

Jo Bowles and Holly Britt,Education Coordinators

Poster Contest

Essay Contest


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