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Dean Miller

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BY STEVE SHORTIt may not seem like your

tax bill has decreased, but Gibson County’s property tax rate has actually declined in the last six years.

The tax rate dropped by 11 percent, from 81 cents in 2003 to the current 72 cents (per $100 assessed property value), according to figures presented by Property Assessor Gary Paschall in November.

This year the Co. Commission voted to reduce the tax rate from 79 cents to 72 cents, the new state certified rate after property reappraisals. When reappraisals are done every five years, a new certified tax rate is calculated to produce the same amount of revenues as the old rate.

But the lower property tax rate doesn’t mean people pay less in taxes, said Com. Keith Steele (Idlewild) during a three-hour meeting with county officials Nov. 30. “Property values have risen and you’ve lowered (the tax rate),” Steele told Trustee LeAnne Smith. “You’re bringing in more money at 70 cents now than you were fifteen years ago at 70 cents.”

BY STEVE SHORTGibson Co. residents

will have the opportunity to express opposition to a 100% wheel tax hike if the tax increase is approved by the County Commission in January.

Voters can call for a public referendum on the proposed tax increase.

On Nov. 30 county commissioners voted to raise the wheel tax fee for residents

BY SAM THOMPSONSeveral men, women, boys and girls met at the Dyer

Elementary school to help pack out and deliver food and fruit for this year’s Goodwill program. The weather was good and lot of help was on hand for this event.

I hope that each family that received the food will enjoy the items in the boxes and baskets.

It is a great joy to me to know that there are those in this community that are willing to help with this program in so many ways. On behalf of the committee, I want to express our appreciation for your willingness to help in this program.

If you would like to contribute toward this program, you may do so at The Farmers and Merchants bank in Dyer or it’s branch in Food Rite. This year the expense

was about $3300. This filled 94 food boxes, 140 sunshine baskets and 43 bags for the nursing home.

I would like to say thank you for the ones who had charge of getting the food and making sure that the boxes and baskets were filled properly. With good help means a lot to know that you don’t have to worry about things not being done right.

Those who contributed this week are: Clear Creek Baptist church $100, John Wesley S.S. Class $100, First Baptist $150, Fairview Missionary Baptist Church $175, anonymous $10, for a total of $535. Again, thank you for your contribution to the Goodwill program.

The first week of 2010 will be the last listing in the paper for this year’s event. I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

BY MICHAEL ENOCHSThe Kenton Christmas Parade got off with a big

bang last Saturday evening after a weeklong delay. A frigid wind again visited the Home of the White Squirrels before the parade line-up. Temperatures were a few degrees above freezing, but the wind chill factor made it seem as if it were 22 degrees in the Fahrenheit range. There was also the possibility of snow or ice in the forecast. Despite all of that, the Christmas Spirit was not to be denied. The show must go on!

Kenton Alderman Tim Johns summed it all up as he paced up and down the line-up. “We decided after last week’s delay, we were going to have a Christmas parade even if it comes ten feet of snow and we got to shovel our way from one end of town to the other. Santa Claus is coming to town, just like in the song, and we are going to be here to greet him.”

Hearing Johns’ statement, a knot of kids nearby let out a big cheer from under coats and shared blankets; their heads popping up, wearing, red and

green elves hats, the cheers turning to plumes of vapor that zipped away in the brisk breeze. The kids cheeks and noses were like optimistic cherries lined up on a refrigerator shelf.

Johns beamed at the children, “We can’t let the little ones down, for sure.”

The high school and junior high marching bands had to cancel out of the parade, but it was a fine parade none-the-less. Mr. L. A. Bawcum was the Grand Marshal and rode with his son, Mark, near the head of the column. It was clear from the outset that this parade was going to be more of a drive-in-type experience. Many cars, vans, and pickup trucks lined the route with motors running and heaters keeping things toasty. The motorcade was much the same, only with windows down to wave at the crowd.

Several dignitaries participated in the parade. Gibson County Sheriff, Chuck Arnold, and wife, Starr, were in attendance, followed by County Commissioner, Tim Luckey, who is

The Dyer City Council held a regularly scheduled meeting on December 14, at the Dyer City Hall. The session will be the only regular meeting for the month as the December 28 meeting has been cancelled due to the Christmas Holidays.

Stephen Eldridge of Alexander, Thompson, Arnold, CPA’s presented the June 30, 2009 audit report before the board. Eldridge reported there were no negative findings for this year, although it was brought to the board’s attention that the water and sewer fund had a small net operating loss for the year.

Mayor Sam Thompson recognized City Works supervisor, Steven Tucker, for his achievement of a Wastewater Treatment Collection Grade II license. He received back flow and cross connection SPREADING GOODWILL - Volunteers Olice Fields, William G. McFarland, Charles Nolan, and Jimmy

Landrum carry cases of food into the Dyer Elementary School to be sorted into boxes for families in the Dyer Goodwill program.

FROM ONE SANTA TO ANOTHER- Santa Claus and Coca-Cola Santa Claus shared secrets of the trade when they both showed up for the Kenton Christmas parade held last Saturday.

BY DANNY JONESTHE GAZETTE

Monday, December 21, shortly after 10 a.m. Gibson County Sheriff deputies were dispatched to 113 McDonald Road, east of Yorkville. Neighbors had found Larry “Dean” Miller, 39, in the woods behind his residence dead of a gunshot wound. Sheriff investigators and Emergency Medical Services also responded to the call.

According to Sheriff Chuck Arnold, Miller had told friends he was going hunting on Sunday. “No one had spoken to him since that time. Investigators believe Miller tripped over a tree root on the trail and his weapon discharged,” Arnold said. “The incident has been ruled an accident,” he added.

The sheriff went on to say, “It has been my pleasure to have known Dean for a great number of years. He has been a dedicated servant to his county, his community and his school. His absence will be terribly noticed. The Gibson County Sheriff’s Office extends our heartfelt condolences to the Miller family during this most

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“What’s your Christmas column going to be about this year?” she asked.

“I don’t think I’ll be writing a specific Christmas column this year,” I replied. “I’ve already said pretty much everything I know to say about Christmas.”

“No, no, no!” she said. “That won’t do. Every year you write a column telling some sort of Christmas story.”

“But I can’t think of one this year,” I finally admitted.

“Well you have to,” she said, and walked away.

Well I thought and I thought, but nothing came to me. I considered writing about the time I put my finger in the bubble light socket, but there’s really no story there. Likewise the time I stuck the screwdriver in the wall receptacle while my parents were stringing lights, but let’s just say that I never did either one of those things again and let it go at that.

Then there was the time in the third grade when I played Santa Claus in a school play, pillow and all, but again, no story there.

But there is one that I remember. A Christmas story for you that I heard when I was a little boy. It’s

politically incorrect to tell it in public these days, so you may not have heard it in a long, long time. Here goes:

And it came to pass in those days that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. And all went to be taxed, each to his own city.

And Joseph, because he was of the house and lineage of David, also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem.

And he went to be taxed with Mary, his espoused wife, she being great with child.

And so it was, that while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered, and she brought forth her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

And there were in the same country, at that very same time, shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them. And they were sore afraid.

But the angel said unto them: “Fear not; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day, in the city of David, a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.

And this shall be a sign unto you; ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Somehow, over the last few years, we’ve turned into a nation of cranky, crotchety Ebenezer Scrooge’s, but this story reminds us that, like him, we still have the chance to enlarge ourselves through kindness to others. Regardless of how badly we may have mismanaged our lives up to now, Christmas reminds us that like Scrooge, we have the capacity to finish well.

So that’s my Christmas story for this season. Be of good cheer. Whatever your faith, let the love and charity and kindness of the season fill your heart.

Merry Christmas! And as Tiny Tim observed, “God Bless Us, Every One!”

Dear editor,On a dark and stormy

night was a good line for a mystery or horror story but now the Senate has just passed a version of health care in the middle of the night. For awhile they called it reform but it ain’t reform play games with words, your tax money, and the American public.

To get 60 votes Sen. Reid of Nevada bought a few votes with your money. $300 million for Louisiana, free Medicaid forever for Nebraska, a new hospital in Connecticut maybe, and possibly some other deals we don’t know about yet.

Is that the way government is supposed to

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work? Some senator gets favored treatment because he threatens to withhold his support for a bill unless his state receives special treatment. Then they can go home and brag they were bought for 30 pieces of silver, or $300 million.

Will that be enough to buy re-election? I hope not. I hope Americans are growing so tired of being messed around that they will vote to retire a bunch of pols come next November.

We need health care reform, tort reform, Medicaid/Medicare reform. We know the system of health care delivery needs reform but not a heart transplant. Offer some real

reforms and a majority of the public would go along but what has been done is to create more layers of staff, management and overhead that only brings in a few more un-insureds and will increase cost, taxes and controls at a time when many are unemployed.

Folks on Medicare will feel the effects of this new plan starting in January when Medicare premiums increase, and they will not receive a cost of living increase. Did Congress get a raise this year? You bet. Did they lose benefits? No way. Is that the way government is supposed to work?

Jim PayneYorkville

Many residents of the north Gibson County area have joined the Just a Pinch Recipe Club posting new recipes to the online exchange.

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10 YEARS AGODECEMBER 23, 1999FFA members which

included Lindsay McDaniel, Jenny Moss, Jenny Goad, Elizabeth Lewis, Jodie Alford, Kerri Hurst, Emily Doss, Kerry Workman, Heather Bogan-Seals and Micheal Crandall spread the joy at GCHS singing carols, and delivering Christmas treats to the Pint-size Pioneers.

The annual Dyer Station Celebration Tour of Homes featured the lovely homes of Johnny McIlwain on South Main St., Scott Deaver on Elm St. and John Hays on Old Dyer-Trenton Rd.

Christy English of Rutherford received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of TN at Martin.

25 YEARS AGO DECEMBER 20, 1984The Currie Home

Demonstration Club met for their Christmas party at Kelley’s Restaurant in Dyer in a pretty decorated room.

Reelfoot Lake is giving bald eagle tours for just 50¢. During the winter, bald eagles may be found all along the Mississippi River. Reelfoot became the winter home for 150 to 200 bald eagles because it provides fish for food.

Dyer Junior High seventh and eighth grade students competed to attend Math Counts. The students attending were Burt Hopper, Todd Halford, Stefan Gore, Spencer Pratt, Bobby McVay, Sherry Fisher, Tonya Maxwell, Missy Herndon, Paula Ayers and Tracey Croom.

50 YEAR AGO DECEMBER 24,1959An organizational meeting

was held at First United Presbyterian Church in Dyer for purpose of forming a Cub Scout Pack in Dyer. The Dyer Fruit Box Manufacturing Co, is the sponsoring organization and Mitchell Bynum was selected as community commissioner.

Naval Air Reserve Airman Arland T. Holt of Rutherford was named “Man of The Month” for December of Naval Air Reserve Jet Fighting Squadron 792. He had been a Naval Air Reservist since 1955.

The tabulation of individual reports from ginners of cotton shows there were 59,314 bales ginned in Gibson County through November 30 from the crop of 1959. The county was first in state.

fee.Exemptions are granted

on the cost of license plate tags for government service plates. Disabled people and those confined to wheelchairs receive free tags as do veterans rated 100% disabled by the Veterans Administration. Trailers are exempt from license fees as they are not motor vehicles.

Farmers are not exempt from paying wheel tax on vehicles that are required to be titled and licensed, said Diane Taylor. There is a farm permit that can be purchased in 30-day increments to increase the weight allowance that requires no wheel tax collection, since wheel tax has already been paid when the annual plate was purchased, Taylor explained.

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changes and you bring the tax rate back down you’re going to come out with same amount of money,” Smith countered. “I think it was a mistake to lower the tax rate.”

Smith said if commissioners had kept the 79-cent rate, a person with property valued at $100,000 would have paid about $19 more in property tax this year.

Officials discussed taxes during the meeting when commissioners voted to double the wheel tax rate. During the lengthy meeting, department heads talked about budgets and attempts to curtail spending. There was contention expressed by employees who were asked to make new budget cuts. County Mayor Joe Shepard commended officials for diligent efforts to reduce

expenses. “All of these people

have bent over backwards already,” Shepard told commissioners. “You can go through (the budget) line by line if you want to, but we’ve done all this at budget committee hearings. The elected officials have worked with us real good. These people will tell you they’ve cut everything they can cut. It takes money to run the county; that’s all there is to it.”

“What do we tell these people who are just barely getting by and can’t hardly pay their bills or can’t pay their bills,” asked Keith Steele about tax raises.

“You should have told them about ten years ago that it’s cheaper to raise taxes every once in a while just to keep up with inflation,” said Shepard greeted by applause from the audience of county

employees. “We’re facing a real tough time right now.”

Budget Chairman Butch Shelton earlier this year proposed an 8-cent property tax increase coupled with a $25 wheel tax hike. He doesn’t expect the $35 wheel tax increase, if it passes in January, will produce sufficient revenues. “My guess is we’ll be back in six months,” said Shelton. “Come May reality will hit. You’ll still need eight more cents on the property tax. I don’t want to raise taxes, but I want county services.”

Gibson Co. property tax rates by year:

2003 - $0.812004 - $0.81 (state

reappraisals)2005 - $0.772006 - $0.742007 - $0.792008 - $0.792009 - $0.72 (state

reappraisals)

by $35, a one hundred percent increase. A second vote by the commission will be needed January 11 before the increase is approved.

If the tax hike earns a two-thirds majority vote in January (at least 17 commissioners) county residents would have 30 days to petition to have the tax increase put on a countywide referendum, said County Attorney Floyd Flippin.

Ten percent of county voters in the 2006 governor’s election, or 1,627 people would have to sign a petition calling for a referendum.

If the proposed $35 increase on the current wheel tax rate is approved, the total fee for license plate renewal in Gibson Co. would be $94.75

plus $2 if ordered by mail, according to County Clerk Diane Taylor.

Milan residents would pay an additional $10 city vehicle fee, making their renewal fee $104.75 or $106.75 by mail.

If the new wheel tax rate is approved, motorcycle owners would also pay $25 more. The fee for motorcycles would go from the current $22.75 to $47.75, plus $2 if ordered by mail and $10 extra if a Milan resident.

Currently in Gibson Co. auto renewals are $59.75, which includes $21.50 for a state fee, $2.50 for the clerk’s issuance fee, plus $35.00 for the wheel tax and $0.75 for a clerk’s fee. An extra $2 is charged for orders by mail. Milan residents pay an additional $10.00 city sticker

Gibson County welcomed state officials in the emergency management field for a Christmas season luncheon December 11 in Trenton.

Leaders in the West Tennessee Emergency Management Association

(WTEMA) attended the Christmas party at the newly renovated Gibson County Emergency Operations Center.

The event was held in conjunction with Gibson County being awarded

Gibson County hosts state emergency management officials

Trenton Office/ATM667 N. College StreetTrenton, TN 855-3764

Branch/ATM705 South Main StreetDyer, TN692-3761

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Merry Christmas to Dyer Elementary School Third Graders from

The Farmers & Merchants Bank! F&M Bank gave all the Dyer School third graders personalized bulletin boards for Christmas! The boards were presented by bank employees Rhonda Upchurch,

Meagan Hurley, Debbie Reynolds, Jeffery McEwen and Larissa Perkins.

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certification which means he is certified through the state of Tennessee to check the back flows on the water lines. He was also certified through the state of Tennessee as a Grade II Waste Water Collections Operator. This means he is certified in operations and maintenance of the sewer system. Also, William Caton was recognized for his Water Treatment Operator Grade III license.

Operator William Caton requested the following items: at the wastewater treatment plant a clarifier and primary need rebuilding at a cost of $3,700. Also the West State Steel lift station pump lost its prime and failed to operate properly. He recommends warning lights installed on the Elm Street, Industrial Park, and West State Steel lift stations at $165 each. Caton also asked for a water treatment plant repair of a filter valve at the cost of $725 plus parts.

A motion was made by alderman Robert Johnson and seconded by alderman Jimmy Landrum to approve the purchase of all three items. The motion was approved by the council.

The Gibson County High School Band Boosters

borrowed the ball field bleachers for their September/October band contest and have not yet returned them to the park. Alderman Jimmy Landrum was appointed to contact Kay Carroll and requests the bleachers be returned by December 25, 2009.

Alderman Nathan Reed, seconded by Johnson, made a motion to pass on the second and final reading Ordinance 2009-178, to amend the Motor Vehicle Registration ordinance. The motion was approved.

A motion was made by Reed and seconded by Johnson to pass on the second and final reading Ordinance 2009-179, to change the zoning classification from R-1 to B-1 on the 682 North Main Street property. The motion was approved.

A motion was made by Reed and seconded by Johnson to approve PO 5858 to G&C Supply for the amount of $1,465 for Peck Switch water tap supplies. The motion was approved.

Reed made a motion, seconded by Roger Gray, to approve PO 5874 to Wright’s Auto Repair for $494 for street truck repairs. The board approved the measure.

Motions were made by

Reed and seconded by Johnson to approve PO 5867 to American Development Corp for $900 for chemicals, and to approve PO 5869 to American Development Corp for $470 for chemicals, and to approve PO 5873 to Burnett Fire Equipment for $1,640 for a fire equipment pump test. The board approved the measures.

A motion was made by Robert Johnson, and seconded by Judy Baker, to authorize a $100 Christmas bonus, as budgeted, to all full-time employees. The board approved the bonuses.

Reed made a motion, seconded by alderperson Bitsy Gilliland, to write a letter to Randy Holloway giving him a 30-day termination notice that the city will vacate a leased property as stated in item 9 of the lease agreement. The measure was approved.

Reed made a motion, seconded by Johnson, to adopt Resolution 2009-176 requesting permission from the Division of Local Finance to issue twelve-year capital outlay notes. The board approved the measure.

The board adjourned and will not meet again in a regularly scheduled meeting until the second Monday of January.

Dyer board concludes city business for ‘09

TEMA OFFICIALS ATTEND CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON – Officials with the Tenn. Emergency Management Agency attended the Christmas luncheon Dec. 11 in Trenton. The event was hosted by the Gibson Co. Emergency Management Agency. TEMA officers pictured are (from left) John Bobbitt – Planner, Danny Daniels - Area Coordinator; Mark Hollomon - Area Coordinator; Jane Waldrop - Regional Director; Andy Rose - Area Coordinator; Mike Caudill - Area Coordinator. Not pictured was Phyllis McDaniel - Administrative Services Assistant.

“Storm Ready” certification by the National Weather Service.

Hosting the event were Rickey Graves, Director of Gibson County EMA and Paula Powers, Training and Operations Officer, GCEMA.

TUCKER EARNS CERTIFICATION - Mayor Sam Thompson (left) and alderman Jimmy Landrum (right) display certificates for City Works Supervisor Steven Tucker (center). Tucker received his license for Wastewater Treatment Collection Grade II. He received back flow and cross connection certification which means he is certified through the state of Tennessee to check the back flows on the water lines. He was also certified through the state of Tennessee as a Grade II Waste Water Collections Operator. This means he is certified in operations and maintenance of the sewer system.

The Cheer delivery date was a beautiful, cold day. We were pleased with the good number of men and women who came with their trucks to make the deliveries. Most deliveries were made before noon. The residents of Dyer Nursing Home received their bags the previous Tuesday.

The cost of the program in 2009 is approximately $2500. We appreciate the interest and support of our people. Thanks to the sponsoring organizations, local churches, businesses, individuals, families and civic organizations for their contributions.

Special appreciation is expressed to the personnel at Harris IGA for all they did in planning, ordering

merchandise, packing and delivering the cheer bags. They made sure all supplies were available at the time needed.

Thanks to Joe and Sue Bone for their leadership. Final donations are being acknowledged: Somers

Hardware $25, First Baptist Church $100, WOW Lodge #153 $300, Anonymous $10, New Hope Baptist Church $150, Anonymous $20, Hazel Montgomery $5, Bob and Shirley White $20, Joe and Ann Tidwell $25. Final total collected $1633.

Rutherford Christmas Cheer program was a huge success

difficult time.” Miller, a 1988 graduate of

GCHS, has been a longtime statistician for the boys and girls teams at Gibson County High Scholl. His other community involvements include serving as a substitute teacher and working as a paramedic.

Both Coach David Russell and Coach Michael Hart expressed shock at the tragedy and said he would be missed. During the Lady Pioneers game against the Humboldt Lady Vikings, a moment of silence was held before the game and an empty chair on the bench where he kept stats was decorated with ribbons.


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Ella Kate McCurdy of Dyer celebrated her third birthday on November 28 with a Spongebob themed party. She would like to thank everyone for all of the great gifts she received. Ella Kate has a big sister Hallie and a new baby brother Knox. She is the daughter of Chris and Leslie McCurdy of Dyer, the granddaughter of Jack Lowrance of Jackson and Johnny and Jane McCurdy of Dyer. She is the great granddaughter of Mabel McCurdy. She is also the niece of Dana and Amy Richardson and cousin of Jennie Richardson all of Trenton.

Chris and Leslie McCurdy of Dyer are proud to announce the arrival of their son, Knox Christopher McCurdy. He was born November 14, 2009 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He weighed seven pounds seven ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Knox has two big sisters Hallie and Ella Kate McCurdy. The proud grandparents are Johnny and Jane McCurdy of Dyer and Jack Lowrance of Jackson. Great grandparents are Mabel McCurdy of Dyer and Richard Hurt of Jackson.

Also welcoming him were his proud aunt and uncle Dana and Amy Richardson and cousin Jennie Richardson of Trenton.

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Kimberly Sue Carrigan and David Eric Newton are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding.

The bride elect is the daughter of Wayne and Pam Carrigan of Dyer. She is also the granddaughter of James and Bobbie Carrigan of Indiana and Luther Persley and the late Eileen Persley of Dyer.

Kim is a 1991 graduate of Gibson County High School, 2003 graduate of graduate with a Master of Arts in Education. Kim is

with the Gibson County Special School District as a special education teacher at Rutherford School.

The groom elect is the son of David and Kay Newton of South Fulton. Eric is a 1996 graduate of South Fulton High School, 1999 graduate of Dyersburg State Community College with an Associate of Applied Science in Computer information Systems. Eric is currently employed with United Bids in South Fulton.

The couple will exchange vows on January 2, 2010, at 2 o’clock at New Hope Baptist Church in Dyer. Music will begin at 1:30. There will be a reception following the ceremony in the fellowship hall of the church. All friends and family are invited to attend, invitations will be sent to out of state guests only.

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Stephen James Carr and Samantha Tyne Patterson exchanged their vows on November 28, 2009, in an outdoor ceremony that took place in Samantha’s

parents, Kenny and Candy Patterson back yard. After the ceremony the couple had their honeymoon in Nashville, where they enjoyed their stay at the Union Station.

Jack and Jane Allen were hosts for their Christmas Dinner on Sunday, December 20. Those enjoying the meal and later exchanging gifts were: Michael, Lori, Mitch, and Julie Allen, Kerry, Jackie Lynn, and Zach Freeman all of Kenton, Kelli Brown of Union City, Ray and Caroline Allen of Martin, Ralph and Jane Sutton of Obion, David Sutton of San Francisco, CA, Steve and Diane Allen of Jackson, Chris, Shirley, Danny and Katie Jackson of Kennedale, Texas, Reman, Debbie, and Michelle Rojo of O’Fallon, Missouri.

Kerry and Jackie Lynn Freeman have returned home after a week long visit with their son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Jamie Allen in Havelock, North Carolina.

Jack and Jane Allen attended a Gold Wing Road Riders Association Christmas Part in Benton, Kentucky last Saturday night.

The saying “It’s the thought that counts” didn’t even come close to covering

the thought put into the gift Cindy Lamar received from her husband, Ronnie last Monday evening when they took a late evening drive to the Memphis International Airport to meet the plane

delivering her gift all the way from Yuba City, California. At exactly 11:58 p.m. Cindy’s sister, Louise Hughes walked down the escalator much to Cindy’s joyous delight! For the next 7 days they and their family had planned on having the most memorable Christmas holiday ever until interrupted by and unexpected illness that befell their mother, Eva Davidson requiring hospitalization in a

Jackson hospital in the I.C.U. Aftering being daily at their mother’s side until their mother’s return home they plan on extending her visit to have the celebration they had planned.

Food for Thought: “Little ones wait for the jolly old elf, to bring them lots of toys. Others wait for it all to be over, ‘cause they’re the “hum-bug boys.” Others still are glad to say to the One for whom is the reason, Happy Birthday Jesus, and thank you so much for the life of this joyous season.” cdl

Prayer List: Eurby Sanders, Elmer Williams, Freda Lamar, Eva Davidson, Carol Primrose, Bobby Joe Rush, Sue Rush, Joe Rush, Sam Weatherly, Billy Wardlow, Jesse Davidson, Elaine Davidson, and Clint McLodge.

We could see a few small flakes of snow as we traveled to worship on Sunday. Even though they were very miscue, nevertheless it was still “snow”. We had several out due to sickness, probably the most that we have had in many months. Anita Inman was home sick with stomach problems.

Barbara Wiley is still at home and unable to attend due to severe chronic pain. James and Peggy White were absent from worship. James is home with some kind of virus. We need to pray for all our sick that they soon will be healed and be back with us.

We also have some out due to another kind of illness. It is called “spiritual sickness” and happens when one becomes too much involved in their “own” world and will not worship God as He desires for them to do.

“Tennessee among nation’s happiest” was the article in last Friday’s Jackson Sun Newspaper. New York ranked last in “happiness”. It is hard to describe what true “happiness” really means, especially in the times that we are living. Tennessee ranked number four.

How do you overcome discontentment was the subject for the morning service. It has been said that “Contentment is a pearl of great price, and whosever procures it at the expense of ten thousand desires makes a

wise and happy purchase.” Contentment means

“freedom from care and discomfor.”

As we approach the new year of 2010, we need to all focus on what it means to be content. The Apostle Paul was a man who had learned how to be content. Contentment is a continued learning experience.

Paul learned it while he was in prison, shipwrecked, being beaten, and many other harsh things that where done to him.

He knew that contentment was great gain. He worked to help others and thereby found his life fulfilled and content. We cultivate contentment by learning how, counting our many blessings, transferring our attention and affection to higher and holier matters, keeping busy, think about how bad it could be and learn that happiness is not tied to “things.”

We need to be like Jesus who went around doing good. (Acts 10:38) Christ was contented; and, His meat was to do the will of His Father. (John 4:34) Our society believes that contentment is in the “things” that one has.

This could be further from the truth. God has only promised us food, clothes, and shelter. What more could we need?

Let us all pray for more contentment in the coming New Year of 2010.

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Merry Christmas from the Keely Mill Church Family.We are thankful to be able to celebrate the birth of Christ.Happy Birthday Jesus.

The hymn There’s A Song in the Air opened our Sunday school hour. Mike Fields led us in a word of prayer as we all dismissed to our classes. Keith Hamlin opened our class in a word of prayer than did a great job teaching us our lesson Why Did Jesus come? Luke 2:1-35.

Jesus came into the world to offer us salvation, but we are accountable for how we respond to His coming.

Bro. John Fields closed us in prayer.Elaine Fields played the piano and Kathy Hooper the organ as Mike Fields led us in our opening worship hymns Joy To The World! The First Noel and Silent Night! Holy Night!

Bro. Perry Wimberly led our worship in prayer.We then had our time of meet and greet with our visitors and church family.

We all wished each other

a Merry Christmas. Kelsey Fields blessed us

with our special music O Holy Night. Rejoice in the Lord Always.

Bro. Steve’s message was from Matthew 2:1-12. The Visit of the Wise Men.

Jarid Warren closed our Sunday morning services in prayer as the hymn Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus was sung.

The hymn Away in a Manger opening our evening worship services.

Keith Hamlin opened us in a word of prayer as we all joined together in the fellowship hall for our discipleship training lesson Moses: The Man who learned God’s name. Exodus 3:1-15. God replied to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.” Exodus 3:14.

Mike Fields did a good job teaching us our lesson and closed our class in prayer.Our worship hour began with the singing of the hymns The First Noel the Angel Did Say and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.

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Wednesday, December 16 was a special time for our younger children. Sister Neva McVay and Lisa Leke planned a holiday party in which the children sang songs, played games and enjoyed throwing liquid strings on adults gathered for the occasion. Finger foods and desserts were also served by the adults who enjoyed a special time of fellowship. Some 16 small children participated.

Turning attention now to the Sunday, December 20 activities. We were pleased to have Robert and Cheri McVay visiting from Italy. Also Alfred and Tansie Earls, Along with Sons, Jake and Mick were welcome visitors.

As usual brother Benny McVay brought a good lesson based on Titus 2;11-15 in which the emphasis was on “The Greastest Gift is Jesus Christ.” Speaking of the salvation which came through Jesus brother McVay asked the question, “wouldn’t it be great to be alive when He returns in the clouds to take us to Heaven?” The only answer for most of us would have to be “Yes.” Yet there are multitudes that would have to

answer “No,” never having appropriated the salvation promised through Jesus. The Reason? They never been baptized for the remission of sins as set forth by Acts 2:38, Romans 6:3, I Peter3:21 and several other New Testament passages. Benny illustrated the love of Jesus for us in a story of young boy who carved out wooden sailboat, and put it in the water, only to have it swept away from him by the current. He was deeply saddened at the loss. But as days went by he happened to spot his boat in a pawnshop. Going inside he learned that he had enough money to buy the boat. He did so, and as he went out the door the pawnbroker heard him stating over and over, “I made you, I bought, and now you are mine forever.” That describes Jesus Christ in Relation to us. “I made you, I redeemed you, and you are now mine forever. The sermon went on to emphasize Titus remarks about Christians being a peculiar people zealous of good works. The sermons came to an end with Benny asking, “Are you eager to let people know about Jesus?”

We had 85 present for worship. Jeff Record opened with scripture. Call to worship was “O Little Town of Bethlehem.”

Terry Owens and Scarlett Russell sang the special music, “Born to Die.”

Letita lead time of Testimony with several members reciting John 3:16.

Brother Corey’s message was from Matthew 2:1-16, Titled :The Battle of

Bethlehem.” WE had 130 present for our evening service with the choir leading with their Christmas Cantata. The Gift Goes On.” We Christmas Caroled Tuesday night. Candlelight services are Christmas Eve at 5:30 p.m. Pray for our shut-ins and our country this Christmas Season, also the Wimberley family, and the Acree family. Remember the reason for the season. Have a blessed Christmas.

Regular service was held at St. Paul Sunday morning. Pastor Pounds delivered a wonderful message. His topic “The Greatest Christmas Gift of All” was found in Isaiah 9:6 and John 3:16. Rev. Michelle Skinner assisted in the service. The mass choir provided the music. Minister Timothy White and his family were in Hickman, KY. where he preached at Rev. Michael McClure’s church. Minister Jasmine Williams was sick.

Tony Alford reunited his membership with St. Paul. He is staying with his aunt, Harriette Alford in Rutherford.

Tracella Pitts and family provided breakfast for the pastor and wife and all

He then emphasized, “Let people know by your action!”

This lesson was followed Sunday night by myself in a sermon emphasizing that we not only must have faith, but also that we must obey “the faith.” Mere belief is not enough. The faith is something that must be manifested in obedience as pointed out by the apostle in Romans 1:5, “By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name.” “The Faith” is plan of salvation set forth by the New Testament. It is not merely belief in God, but a manifestation of the faith by obedience. If we want to go to Heaven we must have faith, but like wise must have “the faith: of obedience.

Do you have that type of faith? Do you appreciate what Jesus has done for you? IF we may be of assistance in any way in helping you develop this faith please contact us by phone at 665-7869, 931-627-0349 or visit us at the corner of Cox and Mill St. in Rutherford or feel free to pay us at the preacher’s residence at 612 W. Mill St. We wish you a Happy Holiday Season.

We are doing a three week study by Rick Warren entitled The Purpose of Christmas. A Time for Salvation.Mike Fields closed us in prayer as we all joined in singing The hymn Angels, from the Realms of Glory.

We send our sympathy, love and prayers to the Chase Wimberly Family.Remember to pray for our military, our nation and each other.

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Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

members who wanted to get up early to eat breakfast before Sunday school. A very nice gesture, but several did not show up.

The Skinner family was sick last week with the stomach virus. Lil Sarah became ill last Sunday night after participating in the Gibson County Special School District Sounds of the Season band program. I became ill early Tuesday morning and James on Saturday morning. Thankfully, we are getting better.

Love and sympathy is extended to the family of Mr. Howard Corley and all other bereaved families, if there be any. Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas.

There was a big crowd for the last Sunday before Christmas. After we say all the Christmas hymns “Toy to the World,” “Hark! The Herald Angels sing” and “Angels we have heard on High.” “O Holy Night” during offer toy. Brother Jason had all the children to come down during the lighting of the Advant candle. The choir special “Let there be Peace on Earth” is my all time favorite, there is so much truth in the message of the song.

Brother Jason message “Revival and Reformation”

was taken from Mark 4:1-2-10-12.

Our Christmas meal followed the morning service. Sunday evening we had the candlelight service.

Those having birthdays this week: Christa Bearden, George Horner, Chante’ Lozier, Arland Emerson, Jeene Landrum, Laurin Smithson, Mary Jane Smith and Shirley Dunn.

My grandson is home, so we will all be together for our Christmas Eve breakfast.

May we all remember the reason for the season. Happy Birthday Jesus!!

DYER NURSING HOME CHRISTMAS PARTY - Thomas James and Daughter Janice Forbes enjoyed the festivities at Dyer Nursing Homes Christmas party.

GIVING THE GIFT OF POINSETTIAS - Presidents Amanda Finder, presented 50 poinsettias to residents of the Dyer Nursing Home from the Gibson County FFA.

SANTA I’VE BEEN GOOD - Santa and Mary Ann Reed posted for a picture during the Dyer Nursing Homes Christmas Party.

SANTA’S REINDEER - Employees at the Dyer Nursing Home enjoyed dressing for the occasion as Santa’s Reindeer.


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Mr. Wimberley passed away December 15, 2009, at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin. He was employed as a line worker for MTD Products of Martin.

He is preceded in death by his grandparent, Angelyn Cole and great grandmother, Estelle Mann.

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This week Bro. Don looked to God for the meaning of Christmas. Isaiah 9:6 is the plan God has for us. He came to the shepherds who had a need. He came to attend to our needs, not our wants. If you cannot call him Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace you may not have him in your life. He is the guide sent for us. Could the reason be you have a problem following God is that you don’t recognize him? You are the reason for Christmas. God wants people. See John 3:16. Jesus is the reason for the season.

We were pleased to get a song from Linda Carmoney and to have the Cooper’s family in church with us.

Sympathy is extended to Louise Turner and family in the loss of her brother in law, Jimmy Sleightor of Crockett Mills.

Sally Baird spoke of the Advent Wreath with its candles symbolizing hope, peace, joy, and love as Whitney Beard lite the love candle. The children sang a song from their Christmas Musical.

The Youth and leaders shared their Christmas Musical on Wednesday night with the First United Methodist Church in Kenton.

On Sunday night the youth presented a Christmas Musical titled “The Mystery of the Manager, Its the Gospel Truth”. The program was awesome. Our thanks to the leaders and youth for all their hard work the past three months. We had a full house of friends and relatives who came to see the musical. We then celebrated with gifts and lots of good food.

Remember Christ is the guide sent for us.

Merry Christmas to everyone from Bethpage. We’ve had a very busy but wonderful several days in celebration of the season of His birth.

Three ladies had birthdays last week, so we sang to Peggy Perryman, Joyce Brown, and Natalie Taylor.

Congratulations go to Joe Mac and Ann Huffine on their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Their children and grandkids from Alabama are here visiting and attended church with them Sunday.

Zach Cochran is recovering well from his recent shoulder surgery and was able to come to church.Morning worship began with an instrumental medley of beautiful seasonal hymns and carols by Tina and Janice, then for the offering Tina played “What Child Is This” on the chimes.

Charles Perryman brought

our special music. He sang the old Rusty Goodman classic “Who Am I.” Bro James preached from Matt 1:18-21.

His sermon title was “Of The Holy Ghost.” He pointed out many different works of the Holy Ghost; successful work, suffering work, steadying work, suspicious work, and salvation work.

He preached again from Matthew Sunday night. We then had a special presentation to honor our senior member Mrs Oneida Sellers.

Many different ones had secretly been doing acts of kindness and charity in her honor and this list was given to her as a celebration of her long and dedicated Christian life.

Thanks to Julie Griggs for bringing to fruition this great idea. We could all take lessons from Mrs Oneida about living a life of service. Also, thanks to Logan Cochran for his rendition of “Beautiful Star Of Bethlehem”, Bro. James for singing the wonderful “Mary Did You Know”.

Charles Perryman gathered all the children to the front and sang the old spiritual “Sweet Little Jesus Boy” then ushered in Old St Nick. Santa surely was a jolly fellow and talked to all the kids and also grownups and handed out treats to everyone. After Santa had to go on his way, the youth distributed the many colorful gifts that had been brought.

Those were opened in short order and we moved the fun to the fellowship hall where there were so many goodies that I certainly ate too much and think most everyone else did as well.

We were delighted to have the Jenkins girls Carla and Judy come to the festivities. Carla’s daughter, Megan, recently had twins and we had not seen them. They were decked out in their little red suits, looking good for Santa.Thought from the pastor:

This short life is a prelude to a share in the timeless life of God.Our wish is that all of you have a safe and happy Christmas and always remember that He did it all for us. God Bless.

My sincere appreciation to members of the Lion’s Club, American Legion, Woodmen of the World and Rutherford Area friends for remembering me with the beautiful bag of goodies. Thanks to all who support this ministries with money, there who pack and deliver the bags.

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DOROTHY WAGSTER Rutherford – Funeral services for Dorothy Wagster, 75, were

held December 21, 2009, at Leitherland Funeral Home. Brother Johnny Witherspoon officiated the services. Burial was held at Walnut Grove Cemetery.

Mrs. Wagster passed away December 18, 2009, at Dyer Nursing Home. She was a homemaker.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Joe Wagster, brother, Huey Long and parents, Alva Huey and Ola Mae Long.

She is survived by her daughter, Carol Pack of Rutherford, sisters, Janice Paschalle of Dyer, Nina Petty of Dyer, Alice Brown of Trenton, Betty Toro of Trimble and Lillian Jones of Virginia, grandchildren, Mandi Pack, Selena Cash, Kyle Pack, great grandchildren, Seth Cash, Noah Cash, Nate Cash, Collin Pack and Owen Pack.

Morning worship services had an attendance 108 and 89 in Sunday school.

The message for the morning service came from 1John 1:4, “Joy Made Full” and 3John 1:2, “A Holiday Wish for You”.

The message for the evening service came from the book of Mark 14:27-31, “Peter’s Denial of Jesus”.

Remember in Prayer:All of our shut-ins and one’s

in the nursing homeWe need to correct a

mistake from last week. Max Halford was recognized by Mrs. Mynonne Tate for his attendance and work in her class.

Paul Halford and Bobby Sullivan hosted the devotional at the Dyer Nursing Home Sunday. Thanks to all that were able to come out and

share in the devotional it really is uplifting to our shut-ins to be able to have a worship service.

Many thanks go out to Don and Donna Abbott for hosting our youth devotional on Sunday night after services. We had a great time singing Christmas songs and the food was wonderful as always. Thanks to Lynn Tharpe for leading our devotional, he always knows what to say.

Announcements:Congratulations to Cherish

and Tim Martin. They are to be re-married on December 26th at the church building. Tim Martin is the son of Jerry and Reitha Martin. We wish them all the best.

We hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and if traveling a safe Holiday Season. God Bless.

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LARRY DEAN MILLERYorkville-Funeral services for Larry Dean Miller, 39, were

held Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at the Gibson County High School Theatre. Karnes and Son Funeral Home was in charge of service. Brother Chris Marks officiated. Burial was at Yorkville Cemetery.

Mr. Miller passed away December 21, 2009. He was paramedic for Gibson County EMS. He was also a substitute teacher, substitute bus driver and a statistician for the girls and boys basketball teams at Gibson County High School. He was member of the Yorkville Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Mr. Miller was born February 19, 1970 in Memphis.He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.

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Sports & EducationPioneers win one against Bradford

BUTLER SOARS - Gibson County Heather Butler flies to the basket for two as three Humboldt playerslook on. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

PASS IT ON - Lady Pioneer Courtney Haynes passes to her teammate for a easy basket. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

UNSTOPPABLE - Lady Pioneer Heather Griffin drives to the basket against Humboldt Monday night. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

REEDY SHOOTS - Gibson County Aubrey Reedy takes a shot for 2 points against Humboldt. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

IN MEMORY OF DEAN MILLER - The Lady Pioneers placed a ribbon in memory of Dean Miller on his chair. Miller was a longtime statistician, supporter and friend to the Gibson County Basketball Program. Dean’s untimely death is a great loss to the Gibson County High School. He will be missed. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

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Pioneers faced Bradford in the second round of action in the Gibson County Christmas tournament. Pioneer Tony Eskew made a 3-pointer with six seconds left in the first quarter. The Pioneers had an 11-5 lead at the end of the first quarter. GC’s Mitchell Simpson made a 3-point jump shot to

By Lori CatheyThe Lady Pioneers played

this game with heavy hearts after learning of the tragic death of team statistician and good friend Dean Miller. The Ladies had to try to pull together to face Humboldt in the second round of the Gibson County Christmas Tournament.

Both teams got off to a

AIRMAIL DELIVERY - Pioneer Mitchell Simpson splits the Humboldt defense for two points. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

SCORE - GC’s Denzell Harris shoots over Bradford’s #10 Jesse Childress for a basket. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

THE WATSON WAY - Gibson County’s DaVonte’ Watson drives to the basket. GC won 64-55 over Bradford. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

start the second for Gibson County. Denzell Harris scored on a lay-up to give Gibson County a 31-20 lead with 41 seconds left in the second quarter.

The Pioneers’ pressure defense forced the Red Devils to turn the ball over and Tony Eskew made a 3-pointer. At the end of the second quarter Gibson County had a 34-20 half

time lead. In the third quarter the Pioneers picked up their intensity and finished with a 48-31 lead going into the fourth quarter. GC pulled out to a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter. The Red Devils went on a 22-14 run to finish off the fourth. Gibson County won 64-55.

Denzell Harris led Gibson County with 14 points and 3 steals. Tony Eskew added

12 points and 5 steals. Mitchell Simpson finished with 11 points, 4 steals and 4 rebounds.

In the first round of the Christmas tournament, Gibson County lost to Humboldt, 70-40. Leading Gibson County in that game was Tony Eskew with 10 points, Mitchell Simpson with 9 points and DaVonte’ Watson with 6 points.

GC Lady Pioneers still undefeatedslow start. GC’s Heather Griffin scored the first 2 points with 3:47 left in the first quarter. Heather Butler launched a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give GC a 14-1 lead headed to the second quarter. Courtney Haynes buried a 3-pointer with 6:03 remaining in the second. Gibson County took a 38-11 lead into the locker room

at halftime. Consistent offensive

attacks helped GC pull away from Humboldt at the end of the third quarter. GC led by 59-27.

The Pioneers added to their lead again when Griffin made a 6-foot jumper. Butler made a 3-pointer midway though the final quarter. GC won 79-

43 over Humboldt. Leading Gibson County was Butler with 27 points, Griffin with 17 points, Reedy with 14 and Haynes with 8 points. Gibson County was 12-14 from the free throw line.

In the first round GC faced South Gibson County. GC won 78-24. Butler had 28points and Griffin added 17 points.

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Robert Fletcher, 896 Trimble Highway, Trimble

Michael and Christy Wallsmith, 7B Sedberry Road, Humboldt

Steve Yoder, 193 Dick Skinner Road, Bradford

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Sonic Drive-In, Milan, follow-up inspection, 94 score

La Cabana, Milan, follow-up inspection, 84 score

China King Buffet, Trenton, complete inspection, 75 score, one critical

China King Buffet, Trenton, follow-up inspection, 80 score

Bradford Bed and Breakfast, Bradford, complete inspection, 100 score

Daily Buffet and Grill, Milan, complete inspection, 74 score

Happy Chinese Buffet, Milan, complete inspection, 88 score, one critical

Old School Cookers, complete inspection, 96 score

Humboldt Plaza, III complete inspection, 97 score

The Skating Place, complete inspection, 93 score

Ritz Theatre, Milan, complete inspection, 95 score

King’s Catering, Dyer, complete inspection, 95 score

Crenshaw Catfish Cookers, Trenton, complete inspection, 94 score

Grandpa’s BBQ Trailer, complete inspection, 95 score

Hig’s Restaurant, Milan, complete inspection, 85 score

Hog Wild BBQ, complete inspection, 96 score

Ol’ Smoky, complete inspection, 97 score

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Regions Bank to LPS Real Estate and Development Company, LLC – 3rd CD

David T. Bunney to Donald Ayers ad wife, Leleia Ayers – 2nd CD

Paula Plank and husband, Darius Plank to Margaret Bernat – 3rd CD

Heath Turner and wife, Christina Turner to Michael Brian Lacewell – 13th CD

Jacob M. Abel to Justin C. White

James Ralph Jones, as attorney-in-fact for Jobie Marshall Kilzer, Jr., Jamie Sue Rotondo, Shirley Dale Seavers and Benjamin Dean Jones to Anthony Doyle and wife, Tiffany Doyle – 14th CD

Carolyn J. Bryant to Marcus D. West and wife, Karen M. West – 1st CD

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Kay Perry and Joel Branson to Amy Bolton – 14th CD

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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

WHEREAS, on October 18, 2004, KIMBERLY HENDRIX NOW KIMBERLY GILLILAND, by Deed of Trust of record in Record Book 826, at Page 63, in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee, conveyed the following described property in trust to secure the payment of a Promissory Note in the original principal amount of Thirty Eight Thousand Six Hundred Eighty Seven and 48/100 Dollars ($38,687.48), payable to Farmers & Merchants Bank; and

WHEREAS, the undersigned was appointed Substitute Trustee by FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK, the legal owner and holder of the said Note, by an appointment of record in Record Book 941, at Page 1751, in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee; and

WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of said indebtedness and other provisions of the Deed of Trust have been violated, and FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK, the lawful owner and holder of the indebtedness, has declared the entire amount due and payable as provided by the Deed of Trust in accordance with its terms, and instructed the undersigned to foreclose.

NOW, THEREFORE, the public is hereby notified that the undersigned Substitute Trustee will sell the hereinafter described real estate at public auction, to the highest and best bidder, for cash in hand paid, at the south door of the Courthouse at Trenton, Gibson County, Tennessee, on Thursday, January 7, 2010, at 2:00 o’clock p.m., said property to be sold in bar of the equity of redemption and subject to the lien of all special assessments against it. If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within a reasonable time to be announced at the sale, the next highest bidder will be deemed the successful bidder.

Lying, and being situate in the City of Dyer, 21st Civil District of Gibson County, Tennessee, bounded and described as follows; to-wit:

Beginning at a stake in the West margin of High Street at the Northeast corner of Robert Jackson; thence in a westerly direction with Jackson’s North line 113 feet to a point in Kenneth Quinley’s East boundary; runs thence with Quinley’s East boundary in a northerly direction 65 feet to a point at C. H. Miller’s Southwest corner; runs thence in an easterly direction with Miller’s South line 113 feet to a point in the West margin of High Street; runs thence with the West margin of High Street in a southerly direction 65 feet to the point of beginning.

It being the same property as that described in a Warranty Deed from Brett Hendrix, to Kimberly Hendrix, dated October 18, 2004, and of record in Record Book 826, at Page 60, in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee.

Map 61D, Group C, Parcel 14

The street address of the above described property is believed to be 172 High Street, Dyer, Tennessee, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control.

This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. Other interested parties: None.

This property is subject to the life estates of Gussie Stewart Isbell and Dona Louise Isbell, reserved in the Warranty Deed dated May 3, 1983, and of record in Official Record Book Volume 219, at Page 810, in the register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee.

This property is subject to any remaining interest of Victoria J. Allmon. The Trustee’s Deed of record in Official Record Book Volume 445, at Page 623, in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee, conveyed the property to Terry G. Allmon and wife, Victoria J. Allmon; however, in the Warranty Deed of record in Record Book 682, at Page 615, in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Terry G. Allmon conveyed the property to Brett Hendrix and wife, Kimberly Hendrix, with Victoria J. Allmon conveying only a marital interest.

This property is subject to the accuracy of the Appointment of Substitute Trustee, of record in Official Record Book Volume 442, at Page 841, in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee. Terry Allmon executed and appointed a Substitute Trustee; however, the Deed of Trust shows Merchants State Bank as the holder of the Note.

Title to said property is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell as Substitute Trustee only and will assign to the purchaser all covenants of warranty contained in said Deed of Trust.

The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. Said sale may be adjourned to another time or may be postponed to another date by public announcement at the appointed time of sale without readvertisement.

This office is a debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

WITNESS my signature, this the 17th day of December, 2009. KIZER, BONDS, HUGHES & BOWEN, LLC

BY: STEPHEN L. HUGHESSubstitute Trustee

P. O. Box 320Milan, Tennessee 38358(731) 686-1198

BY STEVE SHORTA new scholarship will be

available in 2010 to Gibson Co, high school and college students interested in a career in aviation.

The Walter (Walt) Reece Montgomery Scholarship will be awarded in spring 2010 to benefit students in rural northwest Tennessee interested in pursuing a career in a field related to aviation, according to The Communication Foundation of Middle Tennessee.

Students from Carroll, Benton, Gibson, Henderson, Henry and Weakley counties are encouraged to apply and will be given preference.

WINTERFEST A SUCCESS - Spring Hill School held their annual Winterfest Saturday, December 5th. Students bought chances to pie Mr. Harrison, the principal, in the face. Harley Moody, a first grader, won. Laura Pankey, the Kindergarten teacher, would like to thank the following businesses for their generous donations to her class: Trenton’s Food Rite (Mr. Bubba Abbott), Deaton’s Market Place (Bryon Powell), and El Vallarta.

Army National Guard Pvt. Candace D. Churchwell has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and

MODERN WOODMEN MATCHS FUNDS - Michael Rodgers (from left) and David Brewer received a matching funds check from Modern Woodmen of America retired representative Jim Payne. Modern Woodmen camp members were instrumental in helping raise $2500 during the Yorkville School Harvest Festival that MWA matched.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES COLLECTED - Students in the Gibson County School System showed their Christmas spirit by collecting school supplies for foster children in Gibson County. Students at Yorkville, Spring Hill, Rutherford, Kenton, and Dyer Schools donated generously and made this project a huge success. Pictured above are the students from Kenton School that brought in new school supplies for other needy children.

NEW SCHOLARSHIP HONORS FORMER PILOT - A new scholarship honoring a Carroll Co. native who had a lifelong love of flying will be available in 2010 to Gibson Co, high school and college students. The Walter (Walt) Reece Montgomery Scholarship will be awarded in spring 2010 to benefit students in rural northwest Tennessee interested in a career in a field related to aviation. Students from Carroll, Benton, Gibson, Henderson, Henry and Weakley counties will be given preference. Pictured is the late Walt Montgomery. Walt Montgomery

The Montgomery Scholarship Fund was established by Ben and Roger Montgomery to honor their father, the late Walter Reece Montgomery and his love of flying.

Born in Carroll Co., Walt Montgomery spent his childhood working in cotton fields with his father who was a sharecropper, according to a press release.

“One day while Walt was plowing the field, a barnstormer landed near the Montgomery’s home. When Walt took a closer look, he was amazed to see a young pilot emerge from the plane. The pilot asked the question that changed Walt Montgomery’s life forever. “Hey kid, you want a ride?”

“From this brief encounter Walt’s love of flying was born. For ten years he dreamed of becoming a pilot. When he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1941 he got his chance. In 1943, Walt “got his wings” and was shipped to Italy to join the 15th Air Force, joining the B-17 Flying Fortress over Italy, Germany and Austria. He was only 20 years old.”

“After 56 missions, several Commendations for Valor, an Air Medal and a Distinguished Flying Cross, Walt returned home a decorated World War II Veteran. He enrolled at the University of Tenn. on the GI Bill, gave flying lessons while attending school, and graduated in 1948. He was the first member of his

family to graduate college.” “Dad loved West

Tennessee, and he loved to fly,” said Ben Montgomery. “What better way to honor him than to establish an endowed scholarship in his name that will help West Tennessee youth attend college and pursue a career in aviation?”

Contact The Community Foundation of Middle Tenn. at 615-321-4939 to learn about scholarship opportunities and applications, or visit www.cfmt.org. The Community Foundation of Middle Tenn. oversees more than 720 charitable funds and in the past 18 years has distributed $440 million to nonprofit partners. It is located at 3833 Cleghorn Ave. #400, Nashville, TN 37215.

Churchwell graduates basic combat trainingreceived instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military

justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises. She is the daughter of Dianne Lovell of New Hope St., Dyer, Tenn., and niece of Kelly Morris of Eldad Road, Trenton, Tenn. Churchwell is a 2009 graduate of Gibson County High School, Dyer.

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THE HALFORDS - State Representative Curtis Halford and wife Charlotte the Kenton Christmas parade.

THE FINNEYS - State Senator Lowe Finney and wife Tiffany in the Kenton Christmas parade.

CW SANDERSON’S - Employees of CW Sanderson braved the cold pushing a bed on wheels during the parade.

CHRISTMAS ELVES - Riding in the parade were several children wearing elf hats and bright and smiling faces despite the cold.

KENTON CHEVROLET - Howard Taylor rode in the parade for Kenton Chevorlet.

LUCKEY - County Commissioner Tim Luckey is a candidate for county mayor.

ARNOLD - Gibson County Sheriff Chuck Arnold in the Kenton Christmas parade.

THE BARKERS - Obion County State Representative Judy Barker with husband Wayne threw candy during the Kenton Christmas parade. (photos by Michael Enochs)

campaigning to be Gibson County Mayor. Next came State Representative, Curtis Halford, and wife, Charlotte, followed by State Representative, Judy Barker, and husband, Wayne. Also appearing in the parade was State Senator, Lowe Finney, and wife, Tiffany.

Some of the local businesses were also represented in the parade, such as Howard Taylor, driving for Kenton Chevrolet, and Bedroom Bill, with a crew of elves, representing C. W. Sanderson’s. Bedroom Bill and company were some of the very few who

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braved the cold weather as they rolled along on Bill’s magic traveling mattress. Another group who braved the cold was some of Santa’s helpers along with five little elves who rode in a Polaris Ranger. Several fancy, vintage automobiles, and Santa’s big Coca Cola 18 wheeler, complete with hundreds of Christmas lights, followed the elves.

The grand finale finally came along with a troupe of fire engines and rescue vehicles, all with their sirens blaring and strobe lights flashing; proclaiming the guest of honor, that jolly old elf in the red satin suit, Santa Claus had come to town!

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