Tri-City Reporter Jaunary 12 2011

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Snowfall moves co. commission meeting to January 24th

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FUN IN THE SNOW - Kaitlyn McCall and Justin Wigtion pack a few snowballs in preparation for a snowball fight Monday morning. Schools in the area were closed Monday and Tuesday due to hazardous road conditions.

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A large crowd of Gibson Co. volunteer fire fighters turned out in Trenton Jan. 5, complaining to county officials about insufficient maintenance of equipment and other concerns.

Fire fighters said equipment such as air packs is faulty. They said they have to repair vehicles because Fire Chief Carmon Lannom “becomes angry that it will cost any amount of money” and threatens to take vehicles out of service.

Unpaid fire fighters also said training is not readily available, and that they have to pay out of pocket for first responder training.

Officials blamed some problems on lack of funds. The Fire Dept. budget was cut ten percent last year and has dropped by $20,000 in seven years to $156,000. Chief Lannom is the only paid member of the department.

By the end of the near three-hour meeting, officials and fire fighters agreed to improve communication and develop better systems of addressing needs.

List of complaintsAn estimated 45 volunteer firefighters and first responders

attended the meeting of the Fire, Rescue and Emergency Committee at the Emergency Services Complex. A list of complaints was presented to Chief Lannom, Mayor Tom Witherspoon and the committee chaired by Com. Bruce Williams of Humboldt.

“A lot of your concerns are not so much Carmon’s concern as it is ours,” said Williams. “We cut his budget by $20,000; we’re asking him to do more with less. We try to listen to taxpayers and not continually raise taxes. Putting first responder vehicles in his stations has nothing to do with his budget.”

“We’re not adversarial here,” said Williams, a former volunteer chief. “We want to find a path to make this work. We value each and every one of you. I’m a product of the fire service, and I still feel like we have the very best fire

and rescue service in the state of Tennessee.”Many complaints were critical of Lannom. “Chief

Lannom refuses to pay for the cost of simple training programs that can benefit every department,” said the document.

Chris Plunkett, assistant chief at Moore’s Chapel was a key speaker. He said Lannom rarely attends station meetings when equipment is tested. “Needs are relayed to Chief Lannom and are never addressed,” he said. “It’s like we’re talking to deaf ears.”

If a volunteer persists in seeking to have equipment repaired, Lannom “hastily complies and treats that person with total disrespect,” said the complaint.

Plunkett and Trey Rollins, Moore’s Chapel Fire Chief, showed an air pack they said needed repairing and said other packs were in similar condition. “How are you supposed to be safe in a house fire when you know there

COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTERS VOICE CONCERNS - The leading spokesmen for the county’s volunteer fire fighters were Chris Plunkett and Trey Rollins.

BY STEVE SHORTThe overnight snowfall

Sunday night and Monday caused the postponement of the Gibson County Commission Monday morning January 10.

The meeting, with numerous resolutions scheduled for review, will be moved to Monday, January 24 at 9 a.m. at the Ed Jones Agricomplex in Trenton.

Mayor Tom Witherspoon and Emergency Management Director Rickey Graves evaluated weather and road conditions before 6 a.m. Monday after snow fell much of the night.

Early Monday, officials used the FM emergency alert system, text messaging and phone calls to get the word out about the postponement of the meeting to members of the County Commission, other county officials and the media.

Commissioners have a long agenda of resolutions planned Jan. 24. Several elected positions will also be addressed.

Insurance agent Keith Siler plans to report on proposals to renew of health insurance for county employees.

In a related issue, the commission is to vote on allocating funds of $93,262 to the Highway Department due to healthcare costs. A reinsurance provision reimburses the Hwy. Dept.

Civil Warin Gibson Co. is topic for UT Alumni

Gibson County’s role in the Civil War will be discussed for the local Univ. of Tennessee Alumni Chapter Tuesday, January 25 at a dinner event in Trenton starting at 6:30 p.m.

Milan native Brent Cox, a UT Martin graduate of 1994 and currently professor of U.S. History at the Univ. of Tenn. Martin will discuss the Civil War in West Tennessee with an emphasis on Gibson County.

The Dutch treat dinner program will be held at Majestic Steak House, 2050 Highway 45 Bypass in Trenton. The restaurant’s menu includes a variety of pizzas and sub sandwiches.

People planning to attend are asked to RSVP by Jan. 21.

For more information and reservation forms contact Ken White at 731-885-2305 and 731-414-9584.

CIVIL WAR PROGRAM – Milan native, Brent Cox, a professor of U.S. History at the University of Tenn. Martin, will present a program on the Civil War in West Tennessee and Gibson Co. Jan. 25 in Trenton. The program at the Majestic Steak House begins at 6:30 p.m. and is hosted by the Univ. of Tenn. Alumni Chapter.

On Thursday, January 20, there will be a very important parent training seminar on Internet Safety held at Rutherford School. The Parent Advisory Committees at the local schools requested this topic.

Topics to be covered include; identity safety, piracy and plagiarism, cyber bullying, social networks, cyber predators and inappropriate content.Find out practical ways to protect your child on the Internet. This applies to parents of students in grades K-12.

The training will be held at two times for your convenience; one at 10:30 a.m. and one at 6 p.m.

Don’t miss this important information.There is no charge for this training. Childcare will be provided.

BY MICHAEL ENOCHSIn a special called meeting

of the Kenton City Council during the last week of December, the board voted to switch from using the Gibson County based 911 service that costs the city slightly less than $10,000 per year via the Central Control service.

The board decided to use the Obion County 911 service and Obion County Sheriff’s department where there is no charge to the city. The change was suggested by alderperson Angie Choate.

During the regularly scheduled town council meeting on January 4, the board was visited by a representative from Gibson

The Tri-City area had its first taste of winter weather for the new year. Monday morning a light blanket of snow covered the ground in northwest Gibson County.

The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory that was in effect from 4:30 a.m. Monday through 12 p.m. Tuesday. A winter weather advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Motorists should be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities and should use caution while driving.

Heavier amounts of snow fell in the southern region of west Tennessee with some areas reporting five or more inches of snow.

Schools in the area were closed Monday and

Tuesday due to the bad road conditions. A few children got out and enjoyed some frosty fun, tossing snowballs and building small snowmen.

Light snow continued off and on through Monday afternoon with no additional accumulation. By late Monday afternoon most of the snow was gone.

After midnight on Tuesday morning a slight dusting of snow fell with less than an inch of accumulation. Temperatures were in the upper 20s with a high predicted in the mid 30s for Tuesday.

A freezing blast of colder air is expected through Thursday with highs only reaching the low 20s and lows in the teens. Temperatures are expected to return to nomal by the weekend with highs back in the mid 40s.

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4-8-2010BY MICHAEL ENOCHS

On Thursday, April 1, the Dyer Fire Department celebrated their move into the new fire station with a ribbon cutting ceremony. A large crowd attended the ribbon cutting in the 60 by 100 foot building the city recently purchased from Scott Wright, proprietor of City Lumber Company.

All of the city departments were represented. On hand were Mayor of Dyer Walton “Sam” Thompson and the city council, members of the fire department, Fire Chief Bob Moore and assistant chief Roger Worrell, City Recorder Kenneth McEwen, Assistant City

Dyer Fire Dept: 25-year vision a reality

4-29-10BY MICHAEL ENOCHS

After a 35-year girls’ basketball coaching career, culminating in six state championships as head coach and one state championship as assistant head coach, Gibson County High School Girls’ Basketball Head Coach David Russell is retiring. Well, sort of retiring. He will be moving on to rejoin UT Martin’s Womens’ Basketball Head Coach Kevin McMillan as an assistant coach, working up to 120 days per year while still enjoying his retirement. Russell is turning the reins over at GCHS to Boys’ Basketball Head Coach Michael Hart. The school will find a new coach for the boys’ team in May.

Coach Russell passes the ball to Coach Hart

Hall of Fame banquet is Friday night

4-14-10The fourteenth annual

Gibson Co. Sports Hall of Fame banquet will be held this Friday night, April 16 at the Humboldt General Hospital Conference Center starting at 6:30 p.m.

The Class of 2010

RUSSELL RETIRES; HART TO COACH LADY PIONEERS – GCHS Lady Pioneer basketball coach David Russell is retiring from high school basketball and has accepted an assistant coaching position at UT Martin with Coach Kevin McMillan. Current Pioneer boy’s basketball coach Michael Hart has accepted the girls coaching position.

If you follow such things in the news, you may have noticed that you don’t read much these days about global warming any more.

Especially this week. I asked one of my global warming advocate friends about the current cold wave, and she said it’s part of “climate change.”

Whatever it is, it’s cold.We don’t like cold, and

we never have. Nearly all the cold references in metaphors and similes are negative. A cold-hearted woman. Cold as death. Cold as ice. A cool reception. An icy stare. In cold blood. You get the picture.

But we have to have cold. After all, it kills insects, doesn’t it? And in other forms, it is essential to our way of life. We hate to walk around or work in it, but we use cold in a thousand different ways.

Take air-conditioning, for example. Nobody’s thinking about it this month, but picture life in the American South or Southwest without it. Cities like Las Vegas would still be sleepy little villages without it. All sorts of buildings would never have been built were it not for air-conditioning. We may hate the cold in the winter, but we love the cool in the summer.

And that freezer compartment in your refrigerator? The one that is about five or six times larger than the one in your grandmother’s refrigerator was. Think about all that food

in it that you would never get to eat if it weren’t for that cold. Most Americans alive today don’t remember a time without frozen pizza, but not so very long ago, nothing much but ice could be found in the average home refrigerator freezer

I was reminded of this the other day when I saw a 1953 ad in a magazine for a new home freezer, a revolutionary new home freezer according to the ad. They touted it as if it were a miracle, and in truth, it was, and is. I remember our refrigerator at home at the time. The freezer compartment was about 15 by 15 inches. It had four trays of ice in it, and when we ran out in the summer, that was it. If we bought ice cream we only bought a pint, because that’s all the freezer would hold. Even if frozen vegetables and fruits had been available, we wouldn’t have had room for them. Today’s freezers take up a third of refrigerator space, and even that isn’t enough for most people.

Now we buy ice cream by the gallon, and frozen meat, seafood, fruits and vegetables and boxes of hundreds of different kinds of prepared foods that we sometimes keep for months and months. And while the vegetables and fruits do not usually taste (as promised in the 1953 freezer ad) “as fresh as just picked”, their flavor usually is better than canned goods, and most people could no longer do

without them.Indeed, entire meals,

already prepared, in portions large enough for entire families, are sitting in grocery store freezer sections right now, just waiting to be heated in the microwave oven and served.

Think of the time frozen foods save cooks. People who yearn for the good old days probably never had to cook in them. And think of the things we eat today, all during the year, that our grandparents only tasted occasionally, if at all. Seafood, for example, or raspberries. And a thousand flavors of ice cream.

Ah, ice cream. I read the other day that the average American now eats four gallons of ice cream a year. That’s something else that is relatively new.

Ice cream has a pretty interesting history. There is a cherished American myth that ice cream was introduced in America (some even say she invented it) by Dolly Madison, wife of President James Madison, when she served frozen strawberry custard pies at a banquet. Apparently the pies had been stored outside, and had not been brought into the kitchen in time to thaw, but the caterer served them anyway.

Supposedly, so the story goes, one guest took a bite and yelled out, “Poison!” (Many people in that era thought that eating frozen food was deadly.) Ms. Madison coolly

took a bite of her own dessert, however, and proclaimed it delicious. The other guests followed suit and did likewise. After that, frozen custard took the city by storm.

Nice story, but it didn’t happen. Ms. Madison did serve strawberry ice cream at the White House, but so had President Thomas Jefferson before her. George Washington didn’t serve it, but he had eaten it at a party in Philadelphia. People in the Middle East had been eating/drinking a slushy, icy drink/food called “sharbia” since the 1400’s. The Italians first got into the gelato business in the 1500’s.

By the 1700’s English noblemen and women

were enjoying “cream ice,” introduced to them by the French, and naturally it made its way to America.

But back then it was a novelty to be experienced only by the very wealthy. It wasn’t available to common folk until 1846 when the ice cream churn was invented, not surprisingly, by an American. Then, suddenly, everyone screamed for ice cream. It was sold on street corners in nearly every city in America.

In the early 1900’s, an ice cream cone making machine was invented, and in 1923 the individual serving size Dixie Cup (the one with the lid with the little flap) was invented, and ice cream sales really took off. During the

1920’s immigration officials at Ellis Island served ice cream to new immigrants to give them a taste of the good life awaiting them in America.

Afterward, as home refrigeration advanced, so did the sales of ice cream. In the 1960’s “gourmet” ice creams were introduced, at prices of up to four times those of regular ice creams, and amazingly, we couldn’t get enough of them either. We do love our ice cream, in every flavor imaginable.

Even when it’s as cold as it is this week.

Hmm. That reminds me. I think there’s a little bit of that Moose Tracks left in the freezer. Yum!

3-8-2010BY LORI CATHEY

Heather Griffin’s free throws with 15 seconds left provided the winning margin as the #2 ranked Lady Pioneers staved off #1 ranked McMinn Central, 63-60, to win their second consecutive Class AA State Championship on Saturday at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro.

No matter what McMinn Central girls’ basketball team did during the Class AA State Championship showdown the Lady Pioneers refused to lose.

Gibson County won with the final score of 63 to 60.

The Lady Pioneers battled all through the contest. They never gave up hope and gave it everything they had right down to the final buzzer to become Class AA State Champs for the second time in two years.

Scoring for Gibson County in the championship game were tournament MVP Heather Butler with 28 points and 4 assists, Heather Griffin with14 points and 10 rebounds, Courtney Haynes with 12 points, all three-pointers, Aubrey Reedy with 9 points and 8 rebounds and Khadijah Alexander had 4 steals.

Lady Pioneers bring home the gold - again

2010 State Champion Lady Pioneers

Recorder Jason Griggs, City Clerk Tracy Taylor, Police Chief Brad Lindsey and Assistant Police Chief Rodney Wilkins.

Assistant City Recorder Jason Griggs made a brief speech before the ribbon cutting. Griggs announced, “Today we celebrate the culmination of over 25 years of vision and hard work. For nearly three decades the town has talked about and worked on getting a new fire hall for the Dyer Fire Department. As Mayor Thompson walked the streets of Dyer and spoke with citizens, one of the main things that our citizens wanted to see come to fruition was a fire hall downtown. The city of Dyer has an exemplary fire department and first responders. Thanks to the hard work of the mayor and city council, the task of having a new fire hall is complete. We now have a home for our fire department.”

inductees are: Tashekia Brown Abakwue (Bradford), Malissa “Missy” Herndon Barnett (Gibson County), Dan Boykin (Humboldt), James “Teco” Fuchs (Milan), Terry Giltner (Humboldt), Tim Jackson (Trenton), Ralph Jones, Jr. (Humboldt), Ricky Walls (Spring Hill), 1966-1967 Stigall Hornets boys basketball team coached by Willie Poston, and the 1975-1976 Class AA state champion Humboldt Vikings boys basketball team coached by Stan Little.

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The Tri-City Reporter, Thursday, Wednesday, January 12, 2011

from page 1Volunteer firemen

Snowfall moves co. commission from page 1

Burglary suspect arrested

A recent traffic stop has resulted in two arrests. A Gibson County deputy and a THP trooper on patrol stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation on T.J. Scott Road near Milan. During the stop officers noted a strong chemical odor coming from the passenger compartment of the vehicle.

Further investigation found substances that are associated with the manufacturing of methamphetamine. White powdery substance found in the vehicle field-tested positive for methamphetamine.

The operator, identified as Rusty Dale Ricketts, age 29, of 570 Broad Street, Greenfield was immediately

Gibson County Sheriff’s investigators have been conducting an investigation stemming from a September 2010 residential burglary.

The homeowner on Will Orr Road near Dyer, returned from work to find the rear door of the residence destroyed. Firearms, knives, hunting equipment and jewelry valued into the thousands of dollars were reported missing.

Investigators processed the crime scene and were able to recover DNA evidence. This week their diligence paid off.

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the Combined DNA Index System. A search for the suspect began immediately. With assistance from Humboldt Police and TBI the suspect was located in Humboldt,” said Sheriff Chuck Arnold.

Arrested was Ivin Lee Robinson, age 28, of 216 Cottonwood Drive, Jackson. He is charged with aggravated burglary and theft over $1,000. Robinson is held in the Gibson County Correctional Complex under $50,000. A preliminary hearing was set for January 11th in Gibson County General Sessions Court at Trenton.“Investigators and Jackson

Police have searched locations in Jackson hoping to recover the missing property. The case remains under investigation as new information develops,”added Arnold.

Ivin Lee Robinson

Traffic stop results in two arreststaken into custody.

A passenger in the vehicle, Jessica Nicole Knight, age 21, of 114 S. Main, Gibson was also found to be in possession of a bag of green plant material which field-tested positive for marijuana.

Ricketts is charged with possession of schedule II methamphetamine, promoting to manufacture methamphetamine and manufacture of a controlled substance.

Knight is charged with possession of schedule II methamphetamine, possession of schedule IV marijuana, promoting to manufacture m e t h a m p h e t a m i n e , manufacture of a

controlled substance and tampering with evidence. Both were transported to the Gibson County Correctional Complex. Ricketts is currently held under $35,000 bond. Knight was processed and released under $25,000 bond.

Jessica KnightRusty Ricketts

are safety features that are not working?” asked Plunkett.

Lannom asked the men to leave the air pack so he could examine it.

“We’re not taking this lightly,” said Bruce Williams. “We want (equipment) to be safe where you can go into a fire where you don’t have to slow down and you can feel comfortable with it.

We need a better system of addressing this so you’re not frustrated.”

There was applause from the audience when Com. Wayne Morris, a committee member said it would be beneficial to invite stations’ chiefs to attend committee meetings.

Plunkett asked why the county does not have scheduled maintenance for fire vehicles when Chief Lannom’s vehicle is maintained. He questioned liability risks of volunteers making repairs. “If one of these members works on a truck and something happens, who’s going to be at fault,” said Plunkett. “If oil leaks out the first thing you’ll want to know is, ‘Who worked on that truck?’”

Firemen said there have been long delays in qualified mechanics making complex repairs. Chief Lannom and Milan Fire Chief James Fountain said only one or two mechanics in West Tennessee are certified to perform some work. “I don’t know of any fire department that doesn’t have issues with equipment,” said Fountain. “A lot of these issues go back to funding. You only have so much money to work with.”

Bruce Williams said Lannom “acted wisely” in not spending funds at times. Lannom said the county had to have matching funds on hand to secure grants, such as grants to buy two, new tanker trucks. Williams said new equipment can help avoid repair costs. Lannon was credited for collecting insurance payments on house fires, something the former chief did not do, officials said.

Training needs

Chris Plunkett said training benefits fire fighters but complained that volunteers have to pay out of pocket and are not adequately notified about training opportunities. “It’s not right that we have to pay for our training,” said Plunkett.

“This is something this committee needs to consider - how can we be more user friendly for y’all about training,” said Williams. “We have been remiss in probably not funding more for the training.”

Ryan Shanklin, a county volunteer and Bradford Asst. Fire Chief said he would try to hold training classes for volunteers. “It’s harder to cut hair in Tennessee than it is to fight fires; that’s not right,” said Shanklin. “I personally want the person that’s with me going into that house to know what they’re doing. There needs to be more funding added to his budget for training. You’re asking these guys and girls to come out on their own time and take these classes.”

New Commissioner Melvin Morris, in the audience, criticized the lack of support given volunteer fire fighters. “They’re not asking for anything tonight that they haven’t been asking for the last several years,” said Morris. “But they can’t get it. Everybody wants to be treated fairly, and we know for a fact that hasn’t happened.”

Bruce Williams said station chiefs should put requests in writing and when not satisfied file complaints to the fire committee. Fire fighters will also be invited to committee meetings.

“I appreciate you bringing your concerns,” said Williams. “Sometimes you don’t know how mad your wife is until she throws a skillet at you.”

Mayor Witherspoon said funding for fire equipment and training has to be budgeted by county commissioners. “I can’t thank you enough for what you do,” Witherspoon told volunteers. “It’s our responsibility to be as fair to you as we can be. I’ll work within the confines of the budget. We can eliminate

a lot of these problems by communicating effectively. These changes won’t come overnight, but they’re coming.”

Rollins and Plunkett said they hoped the meeting will help resolve problems.

“At least we got a road started, and we can start driving down the road,” said Plunkett. “We’ll follow up and see where we can get.”

Chief Lannom, in his seventh year, said he would try to improve communication with chiefs.

“Some good points and good concerns were brought out,” said Lannom after the meeting. “Those concerns will be addressed, not overnight, but as quickly as we can. The bottom line is money. You can only do what you can pay for.”

He noted two utility bills for fire stations were $561 and $898.

“We’ve got a good county fire department,” Lannom added. “When things get to going (the volunteer fire fighters) are always there. They did good work during the floods and the tornadoes. I think we have one of the best fire departments in Tennessee. We’re going to have closer communication talking to the station chiefs.”

COMMITTEE LISTENS - Fire Safety Emergency Committee members Coy Yeargin, Bruce Williams and Robin Summers listen to the county volunteer firemen’s concerns over equipment that needs repairs.

COMMUNICATION - County Fire Chief Carmon Lannom and County Mayor Tom Witherspoon discuss improving communications with the counties’ fire chiefs.

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A special presentation is planned regarding an area resident by Trenton businessman, Bob Wilson who owns AVC, Inc., a support firm in Trenton and Florida serving the aviation industry.

A resolution before commissioners would authorize West Kentucky Rural Telephone Cooperative Corp., Inc.

(WK&T) access to county right-of-ways in order to construct a broadband fiber optic network system for WK&T subscribers in the county.

Commissioners will also vote on adopting a 5-year strategic economic development plan, a requirement for counties and cities seeking state certification as Three-Star communities.

In county elections, three incumbents are recommended for new

terms on the Agriculture Committee. Terms are for two years, and members can serve up to three terms. Incumbents are Jerry Hill (first term expiring Jan. 2011); Bruce Williams (Second term expiring Jan. 2011); and Donna Parkins (Second term expiring Jan. 2011).

On the Lake Planning Committee, Willie Wardlow, Jr. is recommended to replace the late Rev. John Mathis. The term expires September 2014.

County 911, Tommy Litton, and by Sherry Hanna, the Director of Obion County 911.

Litton raised questions about the switch changing the fire protection rates for the city, and also the question of receiving mutual aid from police and fire departments in Gibson County, since the county lines run through the middle of Kenton.

Hanna reassured the council and citizens in attendance that there would be no problems with the city switching to Obion County 911, and after a

lengthy discussion the board stood by its previous decision to switch services from Gibson County 911 to Obion County 911. The board’s decision was based on saving money for the city and as a way to cut expenses while the city is having financial problems.

In other business brought before the board, alderperson and parks and recreation commissioner Faye Sharp informed that contracts have been signed to repair the town’s community center with work beginning within the next few weeks.

The board approved the

purchase of a radar gun for the police department to replace a radar gun that no longer works. The department will use money from its drug fund to purchase the radar gun. The money will be replaced by a state grant.

In other reports by council members, the board will consider applying for grants that will benefit the street department and the fire department.

The city will hear reports on the use of the city dumpsters, and on the city fire department in the next regularly scheduled meeting of the council.

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A preliminary hearing was scheduled for January 11th in Gibson County General Sessions Court at Trenton. Agents of the West Tennessee Violent Crime and Drug Task Force assisted in the collection of evidence.


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A large crowd attended prayer meeting Bible study Wednesday evening. Brother Corey Meggs led us in the study of our Lord’s Supper. We found it is a comeration, an examination and a proclamination. The forerunner was observance of the Passover meal. Some of the many questions answered were: who should take it, how do I prepare myself and when and how often should we observe?

Sunday school attendance was 65. Our worship service began with Darcie Halliburton reading Psalm 31:24. The call to worship was “Heaven Came Down” sung by our choir. Special music was Scarlett Russell and Brother Terry Owens

singing, “I know the master of the wind.”

Brother Corey Meggs brought our morning message from Luke 19: 1-10 the story of Zacchaeus; whom Jesus found hanging out in a tree. We learned from this Jesus will meet you where you are. Jesus came to save not to condemn and after meeting Jesus you will never stay the same.

We had 34 in discipleship training Sunday night Brother Corey continued his Bible summary from Halley’s Bible handbook.

Remember the many on our prayer list; Charles and Martha Laws, Ralph Jackson who will have surgery January 11, Jerry Suratt and Rene Rutherford.

We had an attendance of 112 and 83 for Sunday school.

The morning message was from the book of John 14:1-4, I believe in the one called Jesus. What proves God also proves Jesus, fulfilled prophecy, eyewitnesses; and God came to man and became man.

The evening message came from the book of Luke 1, Zacharias was made mute for his unbelief. Elisabeth and Zacharias were old when the angel Gabriel appeared and told them of the coming birth of their son, John. Because Zacharias did not believe he was struck dumb (mute) until all that Gabriel told him had come to pass..

Remember in prayer: Jack Turner, William Gentry McFarland, the family of Doris Cherry, all of our shut-ins and those in nursing home.

Lynn had a great article in the bulletin this week “The Struggle to Grow.”

There was a wonderful memorial this week from the Dyer Fire Department in memory of Gene Taylor.

There was also a memorial given in memory of Doris

Cherry. Please continue to keep these families in our prayers.

Announcements: Each class will be challenged to bring items for our pantry. This is an ongoing endeavor that helps others in the community and collects items for the West Tennessee Children’s Home. Each week one class will be challenged to bring canned goods, etc. for our pantry.

There are still plenty of signups left for this year to prepare communion. If you get a chance, go by and signup.

Don’t forget to pick up your coin cans for filling to be turned in to the Tennessee Children’s home.

Mark your calendar for February 18 for our next teacher’s workshop. Joey Barron always does a good job at getting us the tools we need to teach in spirit and in truth.

Our next 5th Sunday meeting will be January 31st. Make plans to attend, we will be having a guest speaker from Freed Hardeman University and add a dish meal after worship services.

Whether you’re 25 or 105 this is for you with love.

Please read Matthew 6:21 Jesus tells them the reason that He’s told them not to store us treasures on earth, but in Heaven ( Matthew 6:19020). The place we find is the place we find the heart. The place we find our treasure, is the place we find the truth about our self. What pictures would they be storing, sending and texting? To find out where their heart really is, they can look inside their own treasure chest. Would their email enter heaven’s mail? Would their inquiry show up on God’s caller ID?

Who we believe will lead to who we become. What we believe is making us who we are. Where we are is the result of what and whom we continually believe. Where we are at any time, shows to whom we’ve committed to. When the first man hid from God, God asked the first, Adam, that all consuming question. “Where are you?” (Genesis 3:9).

Jesus said this about heaven, “Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you and persecute you and shall

say all manner of evil against you falsely for my sake. Rejoice and be exceeding glad for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets, which were before you. Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good work and glorify your Father, which is in heaven.

After this manner therefore pray ye, Our Father which art in heaven Hallowed by thy name, Loy not up for yourselves treasure upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt and where thieved break through and steal, But lay up for yourselves treasures in Heaven where neither moth nor dust doth corrupt and where thieves do not break through nor steal.” Matthew 5: 11, 12 and 6:9, 0 KJV. No thief any selfish in heaven (Acts 2:46, 4:32 No worry in heaven. God is the overseer of the treasure there that is gathered here. God is focused on heaven (Luke 19:10).

Are we concerned about God’s kingdom and worried about heaven’s message? While we’re here, what are we storing in Heaven.

I know this weather is hazardous to drive in but didn’t God decorate the countryside beautifully?

We were able to get both church services in Sunday as the weather didn’t reach our area until later in the night.

Dot Sellers came forward with her birthday money so we sang our happy birthday song to her.

Janice and Tina played the beautiful “I Stand In Awe” for quiet time and call to worship was “Majesty.”

We had Bro. Bo Booth with the Gideon ministry speak not only on the work of the Gideons but he also shared some experiences from mission trips that he had participated in and saw the hand of God working. His scriptures for the message were Psa. 145:4 and Isa. 8:16. He asked the question “why do we not do a better job of telling others about Jesus?”

A really great offering was taken to provide Bibles given all around the world by these dedicated Christian men who make up the Gideons.

Sunday night we gathered again to hear a message delivered by our pastor taken from the entire book

of 2 John. If you are not familiar with that book of the Bible, look it up and you will see how we were able to study that in one night.

The deacons and their wives and other invited guests enjoyed a meal together at Reelfoot Lake Friday night.

Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Gina Rowlett as she went home to be with Jesus last week. The Virdell and Perkins families are special friends to many in our community and we are saddened at their loss. Earth’s loss is Heaven’s gain.

From the Pastor: “Let there be light.” We who enjoy it should be more grateful for it than we are, and see more of God in it and by it. We see the most holy God as He reveals Himself, the plan of mercy as He offers it, and the world to come as the Word describes it.Genesis 1:4 “And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness.”May we always walk in the light.

Be careful, stay safe and well. See you next week.

Julie Kenny of Greensboro, North Carolina and Jason Zarecor of Newbern, Tennessee were married December 20, 2010 at Smathers Beach in Key West, Florida.

The bride is the daughter of Becky and Barry Brasloff of Greensboro, NC and

Buster and Kathy Kenny of Cary, NC.

The groom is the son of Martha Latta and Joe Frank Zarecor of Newbern, TN.

After the ceremony, the couple honeymooned in the Florida Keys.

They currently reside in Nashville.

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Audrey Caroline Little turned one year old on December 10, 2010. She celebrated her birthday early on December 5th with family and friends at Fruitland Baptist Church gym.

She had a cupcake theme for her party and cupcakes and ice cream were served. She enjoyed digging into her very own cake and opened lots of gifts.

She would like to thank everyone for coming to celebrate this wonderful day with her and for all the nice gifts!

Audrey is the daughter of Matt and Jennifer Little of Trenton, granddaughter of Wayne and Jo Ann Tosh of Rutherford and great granddaughter of Dorothy Johnstone and John and Marion Tosh all of Rutherford.

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Bro. Gene Norman began our morning announcements with the reading of God’s Word from his daily planner. Romans 8:37-39 is one of those passages that we can carry to the bank as a sure thing. We are conquerors. We are secure. Thank you Bro. Gene for reminding us.

As we shared our prayer concerns for those who are ailing, we were also able to praise the Lord for the return of Dee Lane Wright and others who were back at our church this week. Dee Lane expressed her thanks for all the cards, calls and visits she had received.

I want to brag on my Sunday school teacher. Ann Taylor is a fine teacher and really makes class interesting with her style of teaching. I hope you try to support and encourage your own teacher. The best way is to attend class and be prepared by having studied your lesson.

Lavera Winters was prepared with a “real life” lesson for the Children’s Sermon. It appears that Jimmy, her husband, has some rules concerning acclimating new livestock into the herd. His proven way had always kept new animals safe as they got used to their new home. But one day he broke his own rules and the new cow and calf spent a rough first night resulting in some cuts and scratches. God also has rules that He wants us to live by. These rules are for our own good and have good reasoning behind them. But when we take short cuts, or break the rules, then we have to suffer the consequences or worst yet, others may wind up suffering because of our choices.

The harmony was beautiful as the trio of Lauren Whitley, Jo Beth Turner, and Kelli Parks sang “You Raise Me Up” for special music. They

were accompanied by Amber Simmons on the piano.Our morning message entitled, “Its Time to Get Up,” was presented by Linda Carmoney. Linda shared from Mark 5:21-41 concerning the two miracles of healing that took place.

One, a healing from a long-term illness, and the other from death itself. Linda testified to the healing she received about 30 years ago and how that event helped build her faith and taught her to trust God for even greater things that were to come. She reminded us that when we receive a healing from God, its not primarily for our physical benefit, but is the catalyst to build greater faith in us and others and to also bring glory to God. Linda also shared in song with “It’s Time to Get Up” and “Holy Ground.”Corinne Rutherford, one of our youngsters, led us in music to begin our evening service. Ms. Carmoney shared a message entitled, “Good Grief! Can there be such a Thing?”

Linda shared from her experiences since the loss of her husband of 34 years and her involvement in the GriefShare Ministry. North Union will host a grief support group beginning Jan. 20. Please feel free to contact us if you want to be a part of this group. Call 731-697-2966 for info.

If you enjoy Bible study and a warm fellowship, please visit us anytime at North Union. We are studying Luke on Wednesdays and have classes for all our young people. We have two services on Sunday. We would love to have you check us out.

In closing, I want to wish Joyce Downing a happy birthday! See you in church next Sunday or as Ms. Linda would say, ‘see you in heaven.’


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Mrs. Young passed away January 3, 2011, at her residence. She was a park ranger and a member of New Bethlehem Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Tennessee State Park Assn. and the Sierra Club.

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Keely Mill By Diane Hamlin

Our Sunday morning services began with Elaine Fields playing the piano and Mike Fields leading us in our opening hymn, “Victory in Jesus.” Keith Hamlin opened us in prayer.

We all dismissed to our Sunday school classes. Christy Skelton opened the adult class in prayer before doing a good job teaching us our lesson “A Hill On Which to Stand” from 1 Kings 16-22. As we take bold stands for the Lord, we can count on His continuing presence and encouragement. Keith Hamlin dismissed in prayer.

Our Sunday morning worship hour began with Mike Fields and the choir leading us in the hymns “Are You Washed in the Blood?”, “At Calvary” and “The Lily of the Valley.”

Jarid Warren opened services in prayer. Bro. Steve welcomed everyone and made many announcements. We all enjoyed our time of meet and greet with our church family and visitors as we shared many handshakes and hugs with one another. We thank the Lord for our visitors. Bro. Steve blessed us with our special music as he sang “Were You There When they Crucified My Lord.”

Bro. Steve’s morning message, “Job had an understanding.” was from Job 1:21-22.Stephen Fields dismissed services in prayer as the

hymn “Just As I Am” was sung.

Our Sunday night services began with Mike Fields leading us in the hymn “He Hideth My Soul.”

We all dismissed to our discipleship classes where Mike Fields opened us in prayer. He did a good job teaching us our lesson, “A New Master,” from John

13:13. You call Me Master and Lord. This is well said, for I am. Keith Hamlin dismissed us in prayer.

Our Sunday night worship hour began with Elaine Fields playing the piano and Scott Fields leading us in the hymns “In My Heart There Rings a Melody” and “There is Power in the Blood.” Jennifer Fields opened services in prayer.

We all read scriptures on the promises of God. Bro. Steve’s message, David; A man after God’s own heart, was from Psalm 38:1-15. Bro. Steve closed services in prayer as the hymn “His Way with Thee” was sung.

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GRIEFSHARE....REAL HELP FOR DEEP HURT

GriefShare, a biblically based grief recovery support group, will begin meeting on Thursday, January 20. Meetings will be at North Union CP Church, 78 Preacher Dowland Rd., Kenton from 6:30 -8:30. These video supported seminars will be facilitated by Linda Carmoney. If you or someone you know could benefit from these meetings, please contact Connie Cooper for a brochure and more info at 731-697-2966 or email: [email protected].


Kenton News By Cindy Lamar

Grandchildren are a wonderful part of growing “older” and last Friday evening Ronnie and Cindy Lamar were blessed to have two of their grandchildren, Molly and Addyson Lamar spend the night with them. They enjoyed playing together and staying up late.

On Saturday morning Cindy, Molly and Addyson went to Dyersburg to visit with their cousins, Maddie, Mary and Mallory Norton, daughters of Brandon and Kelly Norton. They all enjoyed playing and a

lovely lunch together before returning to Kenton. The girls are the daughters of Luke and Cynthia Lamar.

Long-time Kentonian, Johnny Reed recently became a resident in the Dyer Nursing Home. We wish him the very best in his new surroundings.

Food for Thought: One of these days I’ll walk on streets that are made of purest gold. One of these days I’ll live in the city of which John foretold. One of these days I’ll be with the One Who gave His life for

The Grapevine By Sarah Skinner

What a wonderful blessing it is to be able to go to our various churches and worship an awesome God.

That’s exactly what we did at St. Paul Sunday morning. We began with a wonderful Sunday school and poured over into morning worship. Rev. Michelle Skinner delivered a very good message. Her subject “Who you were in the past does not determine who you will be in your future” was found in Acts 9:20-22. She reminded us how Saul met Jesus on the Damascus Road and he was changed to a new man, even his name was changed to Paul.

When we accept Jesus as our personal Savior and get a relationship with Him, we too will be changed. The things we used to do, the places we used to go, the talk we used to talk, will be different. We will line up with Jesus instead of expecting Him to line up with us.

Our male chorus provided the music. Their specials were “This old building,” “It’s in my heart to serve the Lord,” and “Be careful.” Stacy Pitts and Dan Belmont joined Preston White and Ronald Banks in the lead position. It is a wonderful thing when you have a beautiful voice to use it for the Lord.

St. Paul Mass Choir joined other choirs and male choruses at New Victory Baptist church on the spirit of Humboldt’s pre anniversary program Saturday night. Rev. and Mrs. Willie Pounds accompanied us and they spent the night at the Kenton Motel. It was a blessing to get to sleep a little longer and not have to drive such a long way.

Congratulations to Master Sgt. Harold W. Banks on being promoted to Command Sgt. Major in his National Guard Unit. The ceremony was held at the National Guard Building

Lowrance Chapel By Jerry Bell

Our lesson for last Sunday was “Living the Focused Life.” A hungry tiger started tracking the scent of a deer. As he followed the deer, he came across the scent of a rabbit. He turned aside and started after the rabbit. Then he was distracted by the scent of a small mouse and started following that. He finally came to the hole into which the mouse had vanished. He ended the day hungrier than when he had started the day. This fable illustrates how many spend their lives distracted with this or that and at the end of the day – they have accomplished very little. In Philippians 3:10-16 we find a focus for one’s life – a spiritual focus.

The apostle Paul said “this one thing I do.” He did not say “a hundred things I start” or a “dozen things I attempt” – but “one

thing I do.” Paul says he is putting all his energy into this one thing; “pressing toward the mark.” We all struggle with this concept. We get involved, at times, in too many projects and end up doing less than our best with many of them. There is an old German proverb: “He who begins too much accomplishes little.”

Perhaps you too have trouble staying focused. If so, Paul gives us some very helpful advice on the focused life. Paul focused on a person. He knew that “knowing” Christ involved more than just knowing about Him. It includes developing a relationship with Him. Paul wanted to know everything about Jesus. He wanted to know “the power of His resurrection.”

Paul looked forward to knowing Christ in the next

life. Do you want to “know” Christ today? Paul was focused on a prize, a crown of righteousness. Paul knew that he must forget the past and press on toward that prize. He could not dwell on all of his past. Some of his past was successes, but some were failures. He said that he was reaching for that prize, stretching beyond his ability. Paul had a genuine concern for people. He stated that they were to spiritually unite in their quest to press on toward the mark of the high calling of God, to win the prize (heaven).

We must all stay focused on the spiritual task before us. Many matters in life are important, but none are as important as following Jesus. Is your life focused here on this earth or is it focused on spending eternity with God? Let us all focus on what is ahead, a home with God.

in Humboldt Saturday. His wife, Josie, his parents Harold and Pearl, his daughters, Meka, Johnny and girls and Tiffany, his brothers and wives other relatives and his pastor and wife; several of his church family and friends were present. We all are very proud of Brother Harold.

Love and sympathy is extended to the family of Teresa Ann Williams of Louisville, Ky. Especially to her husband, Charles Williams and her parents, John and Minnie Mays. Her funeral was held Sunday at Beech Grove Baptist Church. Several out of town and out of state relatives came home for her funeral.

Some of those having birthdays are: C.W. Taylor, Autumn White, Shirley Fisk, Patsy Alexander, Stella Johnson, Bobby Ballard, Ardriana Pitts, Henry Banks and Willie C. Banks.

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Golden Agers By Alice Ernest

On January 5, Golden Agers met in the fellowship area of Dyer FBC with 20 present bringing their special dishes of an array of foods. Newly elected president, Brother Jerry Legg asked Tyree White to pray God’s blessings for the food.

Brother Legg led the prayer time for community needs. These included better health for Martha Stephenson, J.B. Freeze and Barbara Watson. Also prayers were extended for the families of Mrs. Young and Rev. Jimmy Yarbro.

Shirley Shull was in charge of the music with Anne Thompson pianist accompanying the group. Two special birthdays were noted, Dye FBC pastor’s wife Tisha Goodgine and FBC member Sue Brown who celebrated her 94th birthday, January 5, 2011.

Group songs were “Heaven Came Down” and “Sunshine on my Soul Today.”

Before his devotional Brother Goodgine introduced Dyer FBC directors of Youth and

Children’s activities, Michael Barnett who acknowledged that he enjoyed the fellowship of senior adults.

Utilizing verses 1-10 of James 4, Brother Goodgine challenged his listeners to submit themselves to God and thus avoid the influence of the devil. God gives grace to those who come to Him in humbleness. His key verse was v. 10 in which God promises that if the believer will humble himself before God He will lift him up in honor.

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Sports & EducationGC Ladies claim two more games

BOYS NOVEMBER PLAYER OF THE MONTH - The Farmers & Merchants Bank of Rutherford player of the month award goes to the top performing Gibson County High School student-athlete from the previous month. The month of November award recipient is team captain Mike Horton. Horton is averaging 10 points and 10 rebounds per /game this season.Gibson County boys head coach Justin Lowery said,” Horton showed great leadership this past month. He has really stepped up his game at the post position and that makes the team more solid all round. Mike has always been a team player.” Rutherford F&M Bank President Tim Griggs presented Mike Horton with a game basketball. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

GIRLS NOVEMBER PLAYER OF THE MONTH - Gibson County Pioneer guard Courtney Haynes has been named The Farmers & Merchants Bank of Rutherford player of the month for the month of November. The award goes to the top performing Gibson County High School student-athlete from the previous month. Haynes, a Junior, averaged 14 points, 2 assists and 1 1/2 steals per game. Gibson County head coach Michael Hart said, “Haynes is our team leader and she gets our offense organized and started. In the month of November Haynes was our best defense player. She also is one of our best shooters and does everything on the floor.” (Photo by Lori Cathey)

Plans are underway for the combined Miss University of Tennessee at Martin and Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival Pageant to be staged at 7 p.m., Jan. 29, in the Student Life Center at UT Martin. Winners of each crown will gain the opportunity to compete in the Miss Tennessee Scholarship Pageant in Jackson this summer.

The combined pageant is co-sponsored by the City of Martin and UT Martin and is open to single women, ages 17-24, who are residents of or students in Tennessee. The Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival Pageant is open statewide, while the Miss UT Martin event is open only to UT Martin students.

The pageant application form is available online at www.utm.edu/missutm. Deadline to register is Jan. 14, and applications from all UT Martin students should

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For more information, contact pageant executive director, Hollie Holt, at 731-514-3556 or by email at [email protected].

BY LORI CATHEYThe Gibson County boys’

basketball team took on Dyersburg Friday night. Dyersburg jumped out to an early 16-10 lead and the Pioneers were forced to play from behind all game.

The Pioneers struggled to land shots against the Trojans in the second quarter and were down by nine points at the halftime. At the end of the third quarter Dyersburg led 44-35.

The Pioneers were outscored 11 to 7 in the final frame to lose 55-42 to Dyersburg. Leading Gibson County was Mitchell Simpson with 12 points and 3 rebounds, Denzel Harris with 9 points and 1 steal, Mike Horton with 7 points and 3 rebounds and Shaquielle Watson with 6.

In Tuesday night’s game with Milan the Pioneers won 74 to 72 in overtime. The Pioneers jumped on top 19-18 in the first quarter. But that was followed by an 11-18 second quarter performance, giving the

BY LORI CATHEYGibson County Lady

Pioneers (4-3) defeated the Dyersburg Lady Trojans (5-2) 44-38 in district 13-AA match up at Gibson County High School Friday night.

The Lady Pioneers came out and played great defense all night long forcing Dyersburg to commit 13 turnovers. GC Courtney Haynes hit a 3-pointer from the top of the key for the first points of the game. The Lady Pioneers were down by 2 points (7-5) at the end of the first quarter.

Back to back 3-pointers and a steal from Lady Pioneer Khadijah Alexander helped give Gibson County an 18-16 lead at halftime.

At the 2:52 mark in the third quarter it was all tied up 26-26 when the Lady Pioneers went on a 10-0 run that was capped off as Kelly Tyree grabbed an offensive rebound and put it back in for a basket to give GC a 33-26 lead at the end of the third.

In the last minute of the fourth quarter the Lady

HIGH SCORER - Senior Kelly Tyree drives to the basket against Dyersburg. Tyree had 13 points, 3 assists and 6 steals against Milan. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

TAKING THE BALL - Gibson County senior Alyssa White tries to gain control of a loose ball in front of Dyersburg defender. White had 8 rebound against Milan last Tuesday night. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

ON THE BALL - Mitchell Simpson beats Dyersburg players to a loose ball during the second quarter. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

HARRIS TO THE NET - GC’s senior Denzel Harris sails to the net between Dyersburg defenders for a basket. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

Trojans got back within 2 points but a technical foul was call on Dyersburg for calling a timeout when they had none reaming. GC’s Tori Reedy made two free throws with 9 seconds left. Gibson County won 44-38 over Dyersburg.

“Our girls did a great job tonight. They have been working hard over the Christmas break,” head coach Michael Hart said. “We have a different player each night to step up for us. I’m really proud of them,” Hart said.

Gibson County as a team shot 8-18 three-pointers, had 21 rebounds and was 8 of 11 free throws for the game. Courtney Haynes led the Lady Pioneers in scoring with 12 points and 3 rebounds, while Khadijah Alexander and Kelly Tyree scored 11 points each. Tori Reedy had 8 points, 5 rebounds and was 6 of 6 from the free throw line.

In Tuesday night’s game against Milan the Lady Pioneers came away with a 72-33 win. The Lady Pioneers lead 10-9 after one

quarter, but GC outscored Milan 20-9 in the second to have a 30-18 lead at the break. In the second half Gibson County outscored Milan by 42-17 to defeat Milan 72-33.

Kelly Tyree led Gibson County with 13 points, 6 steals, and 3 assists. Courtney Haynes had 11

points and 6 steals, while Tori Reedy had 10 points and 6 rebounds. Jasmine Whittemore and Alyssa White both had 9 points and Sarah Beth Mullins added 8 points.

The Lady Pioneers will face Martin Westview in district play Tuesday night the 18th at Gibson County.

Pioneers take down Milan in overtime

Milan Bulldogs a 36-30 lead going into the half.

In the third, things got better for the Pioneers, as they put together a 16-9 frame against the Bulldogs, taking a one-point lead into the final quarter. When the two teams returned to the floor, things were neck to neck. A strong finish to the quarter by both teams led to a 67-67 tie at the end of the final frame.

In overtime the game came down to free throws. Pioneer John Lee was 4 of 4 from the free throw line in overtime. Gibson County won 74 to 72. Denzel Harris led the squad with 24 points and 5 rebounds and Shaquielle Watson put up 14 points and 4 rebounds. Colton Marcel was right behind him with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 5 steals and John Lee had 13 points and was 6 of 6 from the free throw line for the game.

The Pioneers next home game will be Friday night against Haywood High School.


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•Diamond Oaks Golf Course Many Choice Lots Available! Many different views and various terrain back up the the golf course or a lake view. Call Mike at 855-9922.•Dyer Station Subdivision- 7 lots to choose from. Call Jerry for information 420-1080.GIBSON COUNTY LAKE LOTS- Build your dream home on the lake. Our pick your plan and we’ll build it for you.#130059-58 Lakeview Drive-WATERFRONT LOT. SO QUIET AND PEACEFUL! Just about the best spot on Gibson County Lake. Call Jerry @ 420-1080

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Marriages

The City of Milan to Wanda K. Maples – 13th CD

Hale Estates, LLC to Jeff Flowers and wife, Christie Flowers – 2nd CD

Mary Ann Nicotera to Philip Elliott and wife, Treba Elliott – 14th CD

Dorothy A. Shane, Patricia D. Smith Wade, Cynthia Wade Jarrett, Marvin D. Wade and Renetta S. Wade Albea to Roy Lee Wade – 19th CD

Dickerson Enterprises, Inc. to Larry P. Dorris – 1st CD

Clark Family Holdings, LLC to James C. Kee – 13th CD

Mark Russell Rogers, Tracy W. Rogers, Keith Nix and Holly W. Nix to Joshua Hardin and wife, Sarah Kristin Hardin - 2nd CD

Sarah Kristin Hardin f/k/a S. Kristin Shaver and husband, Joshua Hardin to Mark Russell Rogers and wife, Tracy W. Rogers and Keith Nix and wife, Holly W. Nix – 3rd CD

Tommy Edmonds and Brenda Mullins to Brenda Mullins – 13th CD

Affordable Housing CDC to Brandi L. Kail

Barton Craig Chandler and wife, Lori A. Chandler to Brian Keith Frazier and Amie C. Rygula – 13th CD

Rickey Hood and Margie Scott to Medina Church of Christ

Archie Gene Dunn to Charles Matthew Jetton and wife, Angela Jetton – Humboldt

Pauline Whitwell to Nicky Howell and Scotty Howell – 12th CD

Mildred E. Dunagan to John Paul Anglin and wife, Sabrina Anglin – 14th CD

Joe Griffin, Howard Knott, Porter Swindell, Tommy Veasey, Kim Lowery, B.W. Knott and Rachel Veasey, Trustees of the Bradford United Methodist Church to Nick Cates and wife, Kathy Cates – 14th CD

Amanda M. Lancaster to Arlene James

Frank T. Blankenship to Bobby E. Cook and wife, Carolyn P. Cook – 7th CD

Frank T. Blankenship to

Property Transfers

Frances Joyner to George Cantrell and wife, Imogene Spain Cantrell – 13th CD

Lisa Carter to James Strait – Milan

Zena Western to W.F. Jones, Jr. – 13th CD

Virginia Beasley f/k/a Virginia Powell to James Tatum, III and Betty Jean Blanchard – 6th CD

Richard E. Gilmore and wife, Marcella K. Gilmore to Mitzi Gilmore Corbin and Nicholas Wayne Corbin – 21st CD

Phillip Ray Thompson, Margaret Lynn Thompson Taylor and Permelia Thompson to Richard Hartzell and wife, Joellen Hartzell – 21st CD

Redds Dining and Entertainment, Humboldt, complete inspection, 78 score, three criticals

Golden Palace, Milan, follow-up inspection, 89 score

C&G Lounge, Milan, complete inspection, 92 score

Eatin’ Street BBQ and Grill, Trenton, follow-up inspection, 83 score

Kappis Steak House, Humboldt, follow-up inspection, 85 score

Richard’s Famous Hotdogs, Humboldt, follow-up inspection, 97 score

K&M BBQ, follow-up inspection, 84 score

Crenshaw Catfish Cookers, Trenton, complete inspection, 94 score

Crenshaw Catfish Barn, Trenton, complete inspection, 91 score, one critical

Humboldt Plaza, III, Humboldt, complete

inspection, 96 scoreThe Skating Place, Milan,

complete inspection, 93 score

Ritz Theatre, Milan, complete inspection, 95 score

Perkins, Milan, complete inspection, 75 score, two criticals

King Catering Service, Dyer, complete inspection, 97 score

Perkins, Milan, follow-up inspection, 85 score

Crenshaw Catfish Barn, Trenton, follow-up inspection, 95 score

Redds Dining and Entertainment, Humboldt, follow-up inspection, 93 score

Dailey Buffet and Grill, Milan, complete inspection, 77 score, one critical

Wall Street Grill, Humboldt, complete inspection, 82 score, one critical

Inspections

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Lowery is a native of Bradford where he played basketball while attending the Bradford schools. He played college basketball at Jackson State where he received his degree before becoming the coach for four years at Dyer Middle School.

Lowery named GCHSPioneer head coach

5-06-10

BY APRIL G. JACKSON THE HUMBOLDT CHRONICLE

Along with rescuing flood-stranded citizens across Gibson County, officials were also struggling to save the county jail over the weekend.

The Gibson County Correctional Complex and its 148 prisoners were among those in danger as the waters rose in tributaries and rivers around Trenton Saturday.

All prisoners were moved from the new complex to the nearby old jail in a 30-minute

Area flooded by heavy rain, broken levees

time span, said Sheriff Chuck Arnold. Although every available man was called in, the department was short staffed during the ordeal. With flooded roadways countywide, not everyone could get to work. “We moved 148 inmates and nobody gave us any trouble,” the sheriff noted.

About 6 p.m. Saturday, the nearby North Forked Deer River just down N. College Street from the complex had rolled out of its channel and was flooding to the north. For a time, the water level was constant around the jail.

Arnold says a levee must have broke somewhere near the Hwy. 45 Bypass as the waters began rising there. Workers at the jail heard a ‘boom’ and then the sound of rushing water. A levee east of the jail had apparently been compromised or breeched.

While the sheriff had sandbags, his emergency plan called for sand from the Highway Dept. who didn’t have any. The call went out and Gibson Electric Membership responded with their sand pile. The Dyer Fire Department mobilized and filled 250 bags at City Lumber there. An oversized Army truck was brought in and made four trips from Dyer to the jail.

Over the weekend as the sheriff was working to secure the jail and his inmates, Captain Roger Gray was in Barney Wayne Cayson

of Trenton and Gina Lynne Wade Ford of Trenton

Jeffery Donald Gordon of Milan and Patricia Heidi Davis of Milan

Bobby Gene Ivy, Jr. of Milan and Kimberlee Denise Glover of Milan

Cole Edward Palmer of Humboldt and Leizl Pascua Gilbert of Humboldt

Nolan Douglass Booth of Trenton and Johnnie Mae Freeman of Trenton

Daniel Lee Walker of Dyer and Robin Elaine Samples of Dyer

Dorris Parkins, Trustee of the Dorris Parkins Revocable Trust to Marty Elliott and wife, Scarlet Elliott – Milan

Scarlet Elliott, Melanie Parkins Day, Tamara Dunnebacke and Victor Bob Parkins, Trustees of the Family Trust to Marty Elliott and wife, Scarlet Elliott – Milan

Glynndolyn Duncan to Jason S. Maxedon – 8th CD

Judy Garrard to Gary L. Houston and wife, Marsha K. Houston – 2nd CD

Zena Western to W.F. Jones, Jr. – 13th CD

Barton Wade Spain, Mark Austin Spain and Betty Sue Spain to Gary F. Paschall – 3rd CD

Southeast Financial Credit Union f/k/a Southeast Financial Federal Credit Union to Clayton Goodrich and wife, Haley Goodrich – Medina

Chad B. Reece and wife, Crystal L. Reece to Corey Tyler Howell – 2nd CD

Keith Nix and Holly W. Nix to Chad B. Reece and wife, Crystal L. Reece – 2nd CD

Charles A. Halford to Steven Pitcher and wife,

CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX FLOODS - Rising water from the north fork of the Forked Deer River gushes into the Gibson County Correctional Complex as rain in excess of 12 inches fell on the Trenton area over the weekend. (photo courtesy of The Gazette)

Top TCR stories of 2010charge of rescue operations in the flood-ravaged county. Sheriff’s department personnel, Gibson County Emergency Management personnel and area rescue squads were bombarded with emergency calls for help.

“Everyone did a really good job,” Arnold said. So many across the county made the mistake of thinking they could drive through flood waters, he noted.

Monday, a search was continuing off Cades Atwood Road in the east part of Gibson County for a man believed to be swept away by high waters there, the sheriff said.

Wheel tax to double5-13-2010

BY STEVE SHORTCar owners in Gibson

Co. will see the cost of their license tags increase.

The County Commission voted 18-7 May 10 to double the wheel tax from $35 to $70.

Opposing the increase were Price, Martin, Carr, Morris, Smith, Copous and Tidwell.

Residents have 30 days to file a petition against the hike. 1,600 signatures are needed.

5-20-2010Funeral services for Jack

Moore, 84, of Dyer, were held Saturday May 15, 2010 at Leitherland Funeral Home.

Known as ‘Mr. 911,’ Jack was the founder of Moore Communications, now known as Central Control, in 1968. It was the first facility of its kind in the United States where a private agency had access to police radio frequencies and nationwide police records. As his insight for helping the people of Gibson County grew, he was responsible for bringing E-911 into being in 1989. He continued his employment with Central Control until 1991 when he retired.

‘Mr. 911’ Jack Moore dies at 84

Justin Ewell of Dyer earned his first degree Black Belt during a two hour test held recently at the main headquarters in Memphis under the Founder of the Pa Sa Ryu Tae Kwon Do Association, Kang Rhee.

Ewell, who is a member of the Slayton’s School of

Martial Arts in Trenton, has been attending for six years. His dad, Charley is a third degree Black Belt and owns and operates Dyer Box Co. with Justin along side him.

Justin and his wife Heather live in Dyer with their son Carter, who is a green belt in Karate.

Ewell is the 24th Black Belt to be promoted at the school. His instructors, Anthony Slayton, Charley Ewell, David Hensley and David Woodside, congratulate Justin on achieving his Black Belt and wish him the best of luck in the future.

EARNS BLACK BELT - Justin Ewell of Dyer (second from right) recently earned his first degree Black Belt. Congratulating him on his achievement are (left to right) David Woodside, Anthony Slayton, Master Kang Rhee, (Ewell) and Charley Ewell.

Ewell earns Black Belt

Barry C. Taylor and wife, Janice D. Taylor – 7th CD

Randy Wayne Owers and wife, Nicole B. Owers to Dustin R. Sanford and wife, Courtney R. Sanford – 1st CD

Kenneth Paul Shaver to Ghentry Pace and wife, Emma Pace – 2nd CD

Allison Pitcher – 21st CDRobert C. Thorne and wife,

Diane G. Thorne to Marvin Ramey and wife, Shirley Ramey – 11th CD

5th Annual

Best of the Best

Best of the BestChurchSchoolCivic ClubPublic UtilityPlace to Hear Local Gossip

BusinessesAppliancesAuto Body ShopAutomobile Dealer - NewAutomobile Dealer - Used (Can’t be new vehicle dealership)

Auto PartsAuto ServiceBankBeauty SalonBuilding SuppliesCatererClinicClothingConvenience StoreDay CareFarm Supplies/EquipmentFloor CoveringFloristFuneral HomeFurnitureGiftsGrocery StoreHardwareHeating/AirHome HealthcareInsuranceJanitorial/Carpet CleaningJewelryLawn/Garden/NurseryOffice Supplies

In an effort to recognize the Best of the Best, The Tri-City Reporter asks our readers to determine who and what they consider to be the

Best of the Best here. Winners will be announced in the Best of the Best special section in March.

Voting will end Friday, January 28th at 5 p.m.

Nursing HomePet GroomerPharmacyPrinting CompanyReal Estate FirmRestaurant Restaurant, Fast Food ShoesTiresTanning SalonTrucking CompanyVeterinarianWrecker ServiceOther

People(Please give full names and where they work)

Mr. Gibson CountyMs. Gibson CountyAccountantAuctioneerBank TellerBarberBossBus DriverCar SalespersonCashier ChiropractorCoachDental HygienistDentistDoctor/Nurse PractioneerEye DoctorElectricianFirefighterHair StylistHome BuilderInsurance Agent

Law Enforcement OfficerLawyerMassage TherapistMechanicMinisterNursePharmacistPharmacy TechPlumberPostal CarrierPrincipalPublic OfficialReal Estate AgentSalespersonSecretarySports FanTeacherWaitress/WaiterVolunteerOther

FoodBarbecueBiscuitsBreakfastCatfishCoffeeDessertsFrench FriesFried ChickenHamburgersHome CookingMexicanPizzaSalad BarSandwichesSteaksTeaOther

Your Vote Counts…. Vote Early…..Vote Often….Stuff the Ballot Boxes!

Schools, Churches, Clubs… Anyone… Do all you can do, see that your favorite people and places win!

Remember, vote as many times as you wish as long as original ballots are used.No copies will be accepted.

Ballot will run January 12 and January 19 in The Tri-City Reporter. BALLOT RULES:

1. Only ballots from the newspaper will be counted. No copies accepted.2. Businesses nominated must be in the Gibson County area* and individuals nominated must live or work in Gibson County*. (*with the exception of Kenton, all of which is eligible)3. Ballots may be deposited in ballot box at the newspaper office or mailed to

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