Tri-City Reporter July 18 2012

Gibson Co. Fire Chief Bryan Cathey

GCSD bus drivers stay safe

Over 50 David Crockett descendants hold reunion at cabin/museum

TRI-CITY REPORTERVOL. 120, NO. 29 WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 2012 DYER, TENNESSEE $1.00

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Gibson County Fair adds nine new events

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Fire truck catches fire returning from call

Kenton halts new grain bin construction

PORTRAIT OF DAVY CROCKETT’S SON ON DISPLAY AT CABIN - The group Direct Descendants and Kin of David Crockett visited the David Crockett Cabin/Museum in Rutherford recently and brought this portrait of John W. Crockett, son of the famous frontiersman, to be displayed there. John rose to prominence in the Paris area in Henry County. He represented that district in the U.S. House of Representatives and Congress. Larry Brennemen is a Friend member of the organization and often dresses as Davy Crockett for the group’s events.

Volunteer firefighters worked over 7,000 hours

BY STEVE SHORTThis year’s Gibson Co. Fair promises to be the

biggest for the county in a generation, Betty Pafford, treasurer of the Gibson Co. Fair Association, told county commissioners July 9.

The 157th Gibson Co. Fair is set for Aug. 27-Sept. 1, 2012 at the county fairgrounds in Trenton.

“A red, white and blue ribbon affair” is the theme for the fair that will include a Myers International Midways Carnival, Pope’s Concessions, a Petting Zoo and live demonstrations.

Nine new events are being added.“This year will mark the biggest fair Gibson Co. has

seen in a generation, if not longer,” said Ms. Pafford. “With a total of nine new events planned, we feel like we have something for everyone to enjoy. Adding these new events should help us reach our goal of winning the 2012 Champion of Champions award in January.”

New events include:•Fireworks – Spectacular shows will be held Monday

and Friday nights at 9:30 p.m.•Jackpot drawings – At 10 p.m. Monday through

Friday nights, there will be a progressive Jackpot drawing with $300 added to the jackpot each night. Fair goers can win $300, or up to $1,500 on Friday night.•Star gazing – Monday through Thursday from 8 p.m.

until closing, the Forked Deer Astronomy Club will let people view the night sky constellations and educational presentations.

BY STEVE SHORTVolunteer firefighters in

Gibson Co. donated over 7,102 hours to residents by battling fires in the county during the first six months of 2012, Fire Chief Bryan Cathey reported this month.

Drought conditions contributed to a rash of fires recently as a total of 67 fire and rescue calls that were answered by volunteers during May and June.

The volunteers also answered 63 calls for first responder assistance during the two months.

“The months of May and June have been very dry and have kept the firemen working very hard,” said Chief Cathey. “Mayor Witherspoon, Rep. Curtis Halford and I worked on getting a burn ban for Gibson Co. I would like to thank Mayor Witherspoon and Rep. Curtis Halford for their help in this matter. The ‘No burn” ban in Gibson

COUNTY FAIR WILL BE BIGGER – Betty Pafford, treasurer for the Gibson County Fair Association, spoke to county commissioners in Trenton July 9, saying that the 157th Gibson County Fair, set for Aug. 27 – Sept. 1, promises to be the biggest fair for the county in a generation. Nine new events will be added. The fair is in the running to win the Champion of Champions award for the state’s top fair. Visit www.oldestfair.org.see page 3

During the City of Dyer Board meeting held July 9, Fire Chief Roger Worrell told the board that on the way back from fighting a fire the 1984 fire truck caught on fire due to an electrical problem. The fire was promptly put out and the fire truck was towed back to the station. Worrell advised that the fire truck has been repaired and is back in service.

Worrell also informed the board that the fire department has an opening for a fireman position and the officers recommend Ryan Shanklin to fill this position. A motion was made by alderman Nathan Reed and seconded by alderperson Bitsy Gilliland to fill the vacant fireman position with Ryan Shanklin. The board approved the measure.

In the mayor’s report, Mayor Sam Thompson advised the board that he received a request for a ‘Children at Play’ sign to be placed at the end of Broad Street near the bypass. A motion was made by alderman Roger Gray and seconded by Reed to place two Children at Play signs on Broad Street with the police committee deciding where the signs will be placed. The board approved the measure.

Thompson advised the board that he received a bid from Pittman’s Backhoe to demolish the house at 241 East Maple Street and the bid was passed on to

BY MICHAEL ENOCHSThe David Crockett Cabin in Rutherford

received over fifty visitors on Friday, July 6 from the Direct Descendants and Kin of David Crockett. The organization was formed in the early 90’s by Joy Bland of Paris, Tennessee, a direct descendant of Crockett, and several other David Crockett descendants.

Ray Oden is one of those descendants with the group. Oden is a third great grandson of David and Elizabeth Crockett and also the Editor of the ‘Goahead’ newsletter.

Oden stated, “The organization isn’t headquartered at any one location. We have members all over the continental U.S. and Alaska. We also have members that are listed as Crockett Friends, not related to David, and they are all over. Larry Brennemen, who wore the Crockett costume is a Friend and attends most of our reunions.

“The reunions alternate between Tennessee and Texas every two years,” said Oden. “The president of the organization alternates every two years and selects a site for the reunion, which is near historical locations where David or his children have made history. We have had reunions at the Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park near

Greeneville, Tennessee and San Antonio, Texas where the Alamo is located. This is how the organization chooses its reunion site by the current president of the organization.”

Oden continued, “Anyone interested in David Crockett as a historical figure in American history can become members by contacting our organization. Our web site, www.goahead.org, can complete one of these applications and send them to the address it states at that web site.We would be glad to have you as part of the organization where you would get quarterly newsletters about what is happening in the DDDC. I am the editor of the ‘Goahead,’ our newsletter. Please consider being a part of our organization. If so, you can contact Joe Bone, the caretaker of the Crockett Cabin in Rutherford and he can get you an application.”

The group brought a portrait of John Wesley Crockett that will be displayed at the David Crockett Cabin Museum in Rutherford. John Wesley Crockett was the son of David Crockett, and rose to prominence in the Paris area in Henry County. He represented Tennessee’s 12th District in the United States House of Representatives.

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BY CRYSTAL BURNSFor the second year in a

row, Gibson County Special School District bus drivers earned accolades for keeping students safe on the roads.

Chad Jackson, Transportation Director, bragged on his crew of drivers at the school board’s July 12th meeting.

This year drivers put 363,000 miles on their buses without an accident.

“That’s a lot of driving to have no accidents, and I’m proud of them,” Jackson said.

The district added a second safety in-service training for its drivers two years ago, which gives the school system a discount on its insurance premiums and keeps the information fresh on the drivers’ minds.

Last year, drivers logged 379,000 accident-free miles.

Jackson also presented bids for three 78-passenger Bluebird buses to cost replace buses coming off line this school year. State law allows

During the Kenton board meeting held on July 10 the Kenton mayor and board of aldermen halted what would have been a grain bin construction project.

The Green Plains Grain Company was planning on setting up grain bins on a property they own on East Taylor Street in Kenton. Green Plains Grain Company requested the City of Kenton rezone the property from residential to industrial at the July 10 meeting. However, many residents of Kenton showed up in opposition to the rezoning.

A petition that had been circulated was also presented to the board during the meeting. Mayor Virginia Davidson stated that there had been a good deal of discussion about the rezoning. There were several complaints from residents about the concern over possible health hazards that could arise with a grain bin operation located in a residential area. The board listened to the concerns from the residents and then

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Insight & OpinionClayburn Peeples reports: The universe is aligned against us

Letters to the Editor:

Bill R. Barron, Attorney124 East Court Square,

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So I was cruising down Interstate 40 the other day, on my way to a meeting that I absolutely couldn’t be late for, and I looked at the clock on the dashboard and noticed, with relief, that I was 30 minutes ahead of schedule.

I mentally patted myself on the back for leaving early enough that I wouldn’t have to race across Nashville to be there on time, and I relaxed, knowing that I had plenty of time to spare.

And it was at that very moment that I encountered the law.

No, no. Not the Highway Patrol or the Dickson Police Department. I wasn’t speeding. It wasn’t law enforcement I ran up against; it was Murphy’s Law.

You know Murphy’s Law, of course. Usually it is stated as, “If anything can go wrong,

it will go wrong.”A trooper’s car was in the

middle of the median with all lights flashing, warning drivers of an obstruction up ahead, and not a hundred yards down the highway, I noticed a rapid slowdown, and within seconds, traffic was jammed up.

A big truck had turned over and caught fire, and all of a sudden my 30 minutes to spare began to look as if it wouldn’t be nearly enough time.

Surprisingly, however, the Tennessee Highway Patrol and a Middle Tennessee wrecker service did a yeoman’s job of clearing the highway, and 30 minutes later I was in the clear, on my way, still able, barely, to be on schedule.

So Murphy’s Law didn’t get me that time, but knowing

it could crop up again at any moment, I drove extra cautiously until I reached my destination.

Because Murphy’s Law is persistent, and the universe, as has been noted through the ages, can be a perverse place, and Murphy was not the first to speculate that sooner or later, if a mistake is possible, one will be made. Several people have been quoted to that effect for centuries.

But we named the law after Edward Murphy, Jr., an engineer in the Air Force who was doing experiments in the late 1940’s that tested human acceleration tolerances. After one of his experiments had failed spectacularly due to someone having attached sensors to his subjects upside down, Murphy uttered some version of the now infamous law that bears his name. His

sentiment was picked up by the media, and within a few years it had spread to various technical cultures related to the aerospace industry. Within a few more, it had entered the popular culture at large and became part of the national vocabulary.

Everybody seems to love to invoke it, so much so that a number of related rules and axioms have been proposed, as well as corollaries to Murphy’s Law itself. The first corollary is that “if there is a possibility of several things going wrong, the one that will cause the most damage will happen first.” Another is that “when something breaks, the parts damaged will always be the most expensive to replace.”

And of course, the “law” is invoked far beyond the engineering field these days. Variants of it are found everywhere. Murphy’s Law of Appliance Repair says that “your broken dishwasher will work perfectly when the repairman arrives, but not at all after he leaves.” Murphy’s

Law of Cigarette Smoke explains that no matter which side of the smoker you sit on, or which way the wind is blowing, the smoke will drift into your face.

Hofstadter’s Law holds that “it always takes longer than you think it will to do a job, even when you take Hofstadter’s Law into consideration.” Closely related is Cheop’s Law; “nothing ever gets built on schedule or on budget.”

Finagle’s Law goes Murphy one step further by proclaiming that “not only will anything that can go wrong do so, but that it will do so at the worst possible moment.” The reason for this is explained by a theory known as “resistentialism”, which is explained basically this way; inanimate objects are out to get us. That’s why hammers, scissors and eyeglasses constantly jump from one part of the house to another.

Which is why it is important to remember Ralph’s Observation; “it

is a mistake to allow any mechanical object to realize you are in a hurry.”

So it should be clear to everyone by now that the universe really is aligned against us. The hardness of the butter will always be in inverse proportion to the softness of the bread, and yes, if you drop your toast in the morning, it will land jelly side down.

The easiest way to find a lost tool is still to buy a replacement for it, and the line you just got out of will then begin to go faster than the one you just got into. No matter what it is you are doing or trying to do, you will never run out of things that can go wrong.

You just can’t be too careful or prepared — or can you? Segal’s Law tells us that “a man with a watch always knows what time it is, but a man with two watches is never sure.”

Darn! It looks like what the real cynics say about Murphy’s Law is true.

Murphy was an optimist.

Dear Editor,There is no excuse for

animal abuse. Recently, there has been an

influx of animal abuse being reported. Public Service Announcements are going out through media outlets in our area. Facebook page, “Abused Animals of West TN,” has also been created to help increase awareness.

“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that matter.” -Martin Luther King

Please, if you witness an animal being abused, do the following: first, if safe to

Governor Haslam’s recent appointment of Samar Ali, an Islamist and professional facilitator of Shariah Compliant Finance, to head the International Division of the Tennessee Economic and Community Development Council has generated significant concerns among many Tennesseans. As many have expressed to our elected leaders, our concern is not with Ms. Ali personally, but instead with the lack of wisdom Governor Haslam and his administration have exhibited with respect to the documented dangers inherent in political Islam, including Shariah Compliant Finance.

To further inform citizens regarding the threat to our national security posed by political Islamists, a threat documented by numerous

Dear Editor,In April and May, our

two candidates running in the Republican primary election were invited to come and speak and answer questions at meetings of the Gibson County Patriots.

John Stevens, an attorney from Huntingdon, was our speaker in April. Danny Jowers, a Kenton farmer and Obion County Commissioner, visited us in May.

Jowers is also Chairman of the Obion County budget committee. When Obion County faced the same serious shortfalls in revenues as Gibson County, they found a dollar in budget cuts for every dollar in tax increases. As a result, Obion County increased property taxes 12-cents

do so, try to stop the abuse immediately. Second, take pictures or videos if possible. Third, report abuse to the local authorities and follow up.

It is imperative to spay and neuter pets, which will prevent the birth of unwanted animals that could end up victims of abuse. Once here, we have responsibility for their care.

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” -Mahatma Gandhi

Ask yourself this question, if a person has the mindset to

abuse a helpless animal then what other crimes are they likely to commit? The link between animal abuse and domestic violence has been clearly shown by several studies. Therefore, reporting animal abuse does not only protect the animal but also other members of the family.

This is a matter that should be taken seriously by all, whether or not you’re an animal lover.

Again, there is no excuse for animal abuse.

Sincerely,Lisa Oatsvall

West TN Resident

There is no excuse for animal abuse

Gibson Co. Patriots endorse Jowersversus the 32-cents increase in Gibson County. I wish Danny Jowers had been chairman of our budget committee.

John Stevens was chairman of Carroll County Republicans for several years. He is obviously the chosen one of the establishment Republicans (Establicans) – no doubt complete with the campaign donations and a 44 magnum campaign advisor that go along with same. Since John has far more money for campaigning, numerous mail outs slamming Danny Jowers can be expected.

Sometimes in the course of a political campaign, a statement is made by a candidate that makes or breaks him. I believe such a statement may have been

made by John Stevens at our April meeting he said, “More lawyers are needed in State Government.”

I believe the Patriots took exception to this as we generally believe what is needed in state government is more common sense and adherence to our constitution. There just aren’t very many people who agree that there is a shortage of lawyers in government.

After considering both candidates and their positions, the Patriots decided on the conservative one over the chosen one. The Gibson County Patriots straw poll was 94-percent in favor of Danny Jowers.

David NanceGibson County Patriots

Trenton, Tn.

government agencies and private organizations, we have established the web site www.BillHislam.com Our intent is that Tennesseans will become educated with respect to why this appointment and any other government sanction of Shariah Compliant Finance (SCF) and Political Shariah represent very real inherent threats to our state and country.

Contrary to what many members of the media and the Haslam administration would have the public believe, we are not interested in preventing Muslims from peacefully worshiping as they please. As constitutionalists, we staunchly support the free exercise of religion as reinforced by the First Amendment. Our opposition is to political Islam and the

promotion of Shariah in our state.

The unabridged version of this press release - as well as information regarding political Islam, the role of Shariah Compliant Finance in funding terrorism, and documentation of political Islamists’ activities in Tennessee and globally - can be viewed at www.BillHislam.com. Send questions or comments to [email protected] .

This website is a joint effort by volunteers from the Tennessee 8th District Tea Party Coalition and the Tennessee 7th District Tea Party and 912 Coalition.

Dave Vance, Interim Chairman, Tenn. 7th District

Tea Party & 912 CoalitionDavid Nance, Chairman, Tennessee 8th District Tea

Party Coalition

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Gibson County Fair adds•Poultry show – At 6:30

p.m. Tuesday the first annual West Tenn. Poultry Show will be held.•Mud Bog – Tuesday

night there will be the Dale’s Recycling Mud Bog event.•Lil Tykes Mud Bog

– The new Lil Tykes Mud Bog will be held Wednesday night with three divisions for children 10-and-under: Powerwheels, Bicycle-Tricycle, and “My 2 Little Feet.” •Dairy Goat Show –

Thursday night will feature the fair’s first ever, sanctioned American Dairy Goat Association Show at 1 p.m.•Basket Making &

Needlework – Thursday night from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m., the local FCE clubs will be doing live demonstrations of basket making and needlework.•Bull Riding – On Friday

night at 7 p.m. the fair will host a special event, the Brian “Duck” Adams Memorial Bull Riding benefit. All proceeds from the event will be donated to LeBonheur Children’s Hospital. Scheduled to compete are the top five Junior High School Tennessee riders and top five High School riders, along with an open bull ride and an old timer’s ride.

The fair will also include many traditional events – pageants, Yorkville Recycling ATV Bog, free live music, Friends of Gibson Co. Benefit Dog Show, community dunking booth, Ken-Tenn Truck & Tractor Pull, and livestock shows. Half price ride armbands are available Monday night.

“There will be plenty of action, education, food and fun this year,” said Ms.

Pafford. “You do not want to miss the 157th fair – it will truly be special.”

Ms. Pafford said the Fair Association has added events, prize money and attractions annually thanks to careful planning, great sponsors, volunteers and support from county government.

Attendance and participation have increased yearly. “The fair is growing by leaps and bounds,” she said. “Our proudest accomplishment over the past few years is doing all of these things, while keeping the gate free during some rough economic times.”

Mayor Tom Witherspoon said commissioners appreciate the work by the Fair Board members.

“We should all be very proud of our fair, and we appreciate the entire board’s hard work,” he said.

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The burn ban was lifted last week.

County Commissioner Bruce Williams, Chairman of the county Fire and Emergency Management Committee, gave an update with statistics to the County Commission July 9.

“It’s been a busy couple of months for Fire and Emergency Management Departments,” said Mr. Williams.

He said firefighters were assisted by Emergency Management with grass fires.

“Because of the severe heat a lot of elderly people were being neglected, and our first responders were helping those elderly folks,” said Williams. Chief Cathey reported that he met with Department of Human

Services representatives regarding problems with elderly not being taken care of “in a proper manner by their caretakers.”

Gibson Co. Fire Dept. data:

May – 40 Fire and Rescue calls; 25 First Responder calls; and 17 training meetings. 711 hours by volunteers.

June – 27 Fire and Rescue calls, 38 First Responder calls, 13 training meetings. 942 hours by volunteers.

January – June 2012: 384 calls answered and over 7,102 volunteer hours donated.

Home insurance costsChief Cathey and county

leaders said they are working to improve the county’s ISO rating, which affects the cost of homeowners’ insurance. The county currently has the worst ISO rating.

The new 2012-13 budget allocates $440,500 for improvements to the county

Fire Dept. $286,000 will go to replace 175 turnout gear sets. $85,000 will buy other equipment, training, air packs, and daily use items. $69,500 is marked for communication gear.

The county is also applying for a federal AFG grant. In May Chief Cathey and Mayor Witherspoon attended a regional meeting hosted by Univ. of Tenn. CTAS and MTAS. “We gained a lot of useful information that should help get the citizens of Gibson Co. a better ISO rating,” said Cathey. “That will translate into homeowners getting a savings on their home owners insurance. I spent several hours talking with people from ISO and the insurance company in Gibson Co. in May and June.”

The county also began offering a 64-hour basic firefighter class in Kenton.

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alderman Chris Younger to discuss with the board.

Thompson thanked the city departments and the Dyer Station committee for all of their hard work during the Dyer Station Celebration events. Thompson also thanked the spectators who attended and showed their support during the Dyer Station Celebration events.

In the Street Department report, supervisor Steven Tucker advised the board that Charlie Ewell notified him that the two fireplugs behind Dyer Box are leaking in the underground. Tucker said that he did check the fireplugs and did not see any water at that time, but he will investigate the problem. Tucker also advised that the fireplug at the park is also leaking and

that new fire plugs may have to be purchased.

In the Health Committee report, Younger advised the board that Pittman’s Backhoe provided a quote of $3800 to demolish the property at 241 East Maple Street. Younger advised that Pittman will have to work around electrical lines and gas lines. Reed requested that Pittman be reminded to contact Tennessee One Call. The board approved the measure.

Younger also advised the board that the property at the Corner of Lee Street and Broad Street has been mowed and cleaned up and the house is scheduled to be demolished in August.

In the Street Department report, a motion was made by Reed and seconded by alderperson Judy Baker to

declare the ZTrak mower surplus. The board approved the measure. A motion was made by alderman Robert Johnson and seconded by Younger to accept bids for the Ztrak mower, as is. The board approved the measure.

Under new business brought before the board, a purchase order to American Development Corp for $1655 for chemicals and a purchase order to Liles Brothers and Son for $1015 for backhoe repairs was approved.

Baker requested that a recently discovered picture of Irl Crank, a WWI veteran be hung at the VFW building. A motion made by Gray and seconded by Johnson that the picture of Irl Crank be hung at the VFW building was approved by the board.

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school districts to “piggyback” on existing contracts with other systems, so Gibson County jumped on a bid with Milan Special School District to get the buses for $88,000 each. The $264,000 grand total is included in the 2012-13 budget.

The board approved the bid 5-0. Trustees Bruce Pate and Treva Maitland were absent.

GCSD currently has 34 buses running 26 regular routes and five special needs routes. Three of the buses serve as “spares” to be utilized by athletic teams, bands, and other school groups.

Policy updatesThe board approved

updates to several of its policies.

The Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA) submitted a suggested change to the board’s meeting policies, allowing for absent board members to attend a regular or special meeting by electronic means if the member is absent from the county because of work, is unable to attend due to a family emergency, or due to the member’s military service.

The policy states that no member may participate more than twice per year due

to a work related absence, and no member may participate more than twice per year due to a family emergency.

A physical quorum of the board must be physically present at the meeting in order for any member to attend electronically.

Greg Morris said he has had past incidents when he would have made an effort to attend school board meetings electronically.

“Our society is not going backwards to everybody stays at home and works,” he said.

The board approved the first reading of the policy 4-1 with Steve Tate voting against the changes.

“I think we need to be really careful with this,” he said. “I don’t like it all.”

The board voted on the first reading of its cellular phone policy that gives teachers and administrators more freedom to direct students in using cell phones in the classroom.

The revision states “cellular phones or other personal electronic devices are only permitted to be used at the discretion of the teacher and/or Administrator for instructional purposes.”

The board also approved a new policy: 6.4081 Safe Relocation of Students that

addresses teachers’ anxieties about breaking up student fights.

The policy states, “Reasonable force may be used to physically relocate or intervene in a conflict if a student is unwilling to cooperate,” and “In the event that physical relocation becomes necessary, the teacher shall immediately file a brief report of the incident with the building principal.”

Superintendent Eddie Pruett said the district wants its teachers and students to be safe at all times.

The board passed the first reading of the policy 5-0.

Students honoredThe board honored two

SkillsUSA students for their stellar performances at state and national competitions.

Rachel Sullivan, a junior, won the state Job Skill Demonstration and placed 14th at nationals. Timothy Morris, a senior, won the state All Around contest and placed 33rd at nationals. Both students have received full paid scholarships to any technical school in the state, and as a senior, Morris received offers from several schools across the country.

Mike Sims is the Gibson County High School SkillsUSA advisor.

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STATE CHAMPS - The Gibson County School District recognized two state SkillsUSA winners at the school board’s July 12th meeting. Rachel Sullivan and Timothy Morris both won their state contests and competed at the national SkillsUSA competition in Kansas City. (from left) Eddie Pruett, Director of Schools; Rachel Sullivan; Timothy Morris; and David Brewer, Director of Career-Technical Education. SkillsUSA advisor Mike Sims could not be present for the meeting.

made a unanimous decision to reject the rezoning request.

In other business brought before the board:

•The city council accepted the third and final reading of Ordinance 2012-1, an amendment to the 2011-2012 budget.

•Alexander, Thompson and Arnold were hired to do a two-year audit of the city.

•Davidson stated that the office is still working on the budget and it will be necessary to cut back on spending. Due to the increase in gas prices, the city crew will only be able to pick up trash and

brush once a month. A new schedule will be sent out to all residents.

•Angie Choate reported that the police have written 43 citations and answered 87 service calls for the month. Renovations to the police station are going well and they are under what was budgeted for this project.

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It’s a girl!. Cindy Lamar joined several friends and family members at the home of Virginia and Johnny Stanford in Union City last Saturday afternoon for a baby shower. Thehappy couple is expecting a precious little girl very soon.

Guests enjoyed an array of tasty punch and finger foods as they played games and shared helpful tips for the mother-to-be. Erica and Jamie received many very nice gifts for their little girl.Eurby Sanders of Gibson was surrounded by 25 of his family members last Sunday evening at the Catfish Cabin in Jackson. The special occasion for such a gathering was the celebration of Granddaddy’s 96th birthday!!! Gathered among the number of those celebrating were five generations: Eurby, the patriarch, Jolene Keymon, Ronnie Lamar, Luke Lamar,

and Charley Sue Lamar, seven months. Congratulations, Eurby on such a momentous occasion!

Food for thought: Follow me and you will see what the Heavenly Father did for me. He took me from a life of sin and shame and in the Book of Life He wrote my name. He gave me joy and peace within and removed the turmoil I lived in. I now have hope and assurance too of eternal life with Him, do you?

Prayer List: Annette Barron, Eddie Carroll, Robbie (Coble) Glissen, Charles Emrich, Dewey Bradley, Liam Sims, Jerry Williams, Eurby Sanders, Ronnie Lamar, Paul Hughes, Brian Hughey, Jesse and Elaine Davidson, Bobby and Carol Primrose, and Terry Sweat.

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We had a great crowd for worship service including visitors Peyton and Emily Lucas and Joseph Wulwood. It seemed to me we had an abundance of fine looking young people in the congregation. Our church is certainly blessed with many youth and children!I was privileged to give the children’s sermon for this week. I shared with them the fact that I celebrated two birthdays in July. My physical birth is July 15th and my spiritual birth on July 7th. I used John 3 to explain the words of our Lord as He told Nicodemus, “You must be born again,” which I was some 33 years ago.

We then had a cupcake to celebrate!Christian Marks sang for us the song, “So Far Gone.” The smile on her face let the congregation know that she was really feeling the words of the song.Bro. Chris’ message was the second in a series called “The Mind Under Control.”

Psalm 26:1-3 invites God to “examine my heart and my

mind.” Keeping our thought processes under subjection to the Lord is no easy matter. Hopefully, having the “Mind of Christ” is the goal of each one of us.

The Whitley reunion was held here in the afternoon. Everyone was invited and the meal and the singing were great. During the evening service, we completed our lesson on “Taming the Giant of Doubt.”

Our revival begins this Sunday evening at 6 p.m. and continues Monday through Wednesday at 7:00. Youth are invited to join us on Tuesday for pizza after the services. Bro. Russell Little will be our guest evangelist and we are so looking forward to him and his church coming to bless us with preaching and singing. Please make it a point to join us.

Bro. Don has been away for a couple weeks on business and I am looking forward to his return this week. So it is our prayer for both of us to see you in church on Sunday.

Bethpage News By Joyce Brown

We finally got those good soaking rains that we’ve needed for a while. Thank the Lord for “showers of blessings.”

Quiet music and call to worship was “God Is So Good.” That is an appropriate song any day of the week.

We had lots of empty pews as lots of our folks were out of town for vacation. The Littletons’ were in

Gulf Shores; the Cochran crew went to Atlanta to a Braves’ game and then on to Daytona; Kenneth and Wanda were in Orlando and then to Daytona. Bro James and Natalie spent a few days in Kentucky but were back for Sunday services. Charles and Peggy were in Texas for several days and returned the latter part of the week bringing Briann for her summer visit.

Bro. James preached on the subject “Being Blessed” taking his text from Psalms 1:1-6.

He began Sunday night service by reading Romans 10:9-11 and speaking on “Believing.” He then asked for the congregation to share some of their favorite scripture verses. Several participated and

we enjoyed this time of sharing God’s word in a little different way.

Doris Peevyhouse lost her mother last week so our prayers and sympathy are sent to her and the rest of that family. Joann Pierce passed

away several days ago so we want to extend sympathy to her sister, Charlotte Pierce and the rest of that family.

If you graduated with the Mason Hall High School Class of ‘60 you would certainly remember Michael Needham. He had lived in Memphis most of his adult life and recently passed away. We send thoughts of sympathy to that family.

There will be a benefit fish fry at the Yorkville community center next Saturday night honoring Mike Greene. Serving will begin at 5:00 and you are urged to come out and enjoy a good supper, lots of fellowship and donate to a worthy cause.

The WMU Associational summer meeting will be at White Hall Thursday July 19 beginning at 10:00. A salad luncheon will be served. The AOM Associational summer meeting will be at Beech Grove at 7:00 p.m. Thursday night July 19. Plan to attend one or both of these meetings.

Our VBS will be coming up soon and also our summer revival. Your participation is needed and you will be blessed by serving.

Scripture of the week: For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Jeremiah 29:11: Keep on believing friends!

On June 25th the Stephenson family met at Cedars of Lebanon State Park in Lebanon, TN for their 43rd annual reunion.

During the week we had about 60 family members to come in from five states - Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina and Colorado.

It was a wonderful week and all are looking forward to 2013.

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Our Discipleship training hour began with everyone standing and singing the hymn ‘Work, for the Night Is Coming.’ Keith Hamlin opened us in prayer. We all dismissed to our classes.

Mike Fields opened the adult class in prayer before teaching us our lesson from 1 Corinthians 12. ‘Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts.’ Knowing and understanding what the Bible says about spiritual gifts is one way to help determine what your spiritual gift is. Pray and ask God to reveal your gift to you.

Our Sunday night worship hour began with Elaine Fields playing the piano and Mike

Fields leading us in the hymn ‘I Am Resolved.’

Bro. Steve opened services in prayer. Our Children church sang ‘I have Peace, Joy and Love like a River’ for us. Felichia Fields touched our hearts as she shared her testimony with us about her mission trip to Charleston, MO. this past week.

Christy Skelton welcomed Ricky Parker and his family to Keely Mill and gave a short testimony on how she came to know them.

Ricky and Crystal praised God and shared their testimonies with us on their thirty years of mission work in Mexico. Ricky read scripture from Luke 10. Kelly Parker sang our special music as she sang ‘Jesus Loves Me’ in Spanish.We dismissed with everyone joining hands in a circle as Felichia Fields led in prayer for Ricky and his family and their mission work.

We thank the Lord for missionaries and for the visitors we had on Sunday night.

Read your Bibles and prayer for those who do mission work.

UT AgResearch and Education Center at Milan will host a Cotton Fashion Showin conjunction with 27th Milan No-Till Crop Production Field Day

It’s a tradition that’s gone hand in hand with the Milan No-Till Field Day for many years…the Cotton Fashion Show.

Presented by the National Cotton Women’s Committee, this luncheon program features local models of all ages in the latest and greatest cotton fashions. The program begins at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 26 at the Milan Elementary School,

located on Highway 45 in Milan.

The theme of this year’s fashion show is “UT…50 Years in Milan.” Modeled clothing will be furnished by local dress and apparel stores, as well as some of the models’ own clothing.

Air-conditioned buses will be provided for transportation to the Cotton Fashion Show from the Field Day site beginning at 11 a.m. There is no admission fee, however reservations are required in advance. Reservations can be made by calling (731)686-7494 or (731)686-7362 prior to the field day.

The AgResearch & Education Center at Milan is one of 10 research facilities operated by the UT Institute of Agriculture. In addition to its agricultural research programs, UTIA also provides instruction research and public service through the UT College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, the UT College of Veterinary Medicine and UT Extension offices in every county in the state.

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Greetings from the Cloras Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Dyer TN. This has been a great weekend for us.

The male chorus practiced on Friday night and Deacon Fred Ivie reported that they enjoyed cheeseburgers and the trimmings for supper. You should have seen the smile on his face!

Then Saturday morning early, Ministers Jeremy and Heather Myles were blessed with a new addition to the family. At 10:53 a.m., Patience Lillie Marie Myles was born. She is as cute as can be. Cloras Chapel says congratulations to the Myles’ family. Elder Charles Simpson got a call from Rev. Jeremy Myles that Heather’s water had broken and of all things, Elder Simpson panicked because he thought that he said the water pipes at church had burst! We had a big laugh from that incident! Wake up Elder Simpson.

Saturday night we all gathered at the Ed Jones Agriculture Complex in Trenton. We had a fun time together. We had singing, eating, and great fellowship. Sister Brenda Dammond sponsored this. We would like to thank her for sponsoring a great program. Bush and Robin sang and Malik and Jada Albea sang. All who participated did a good job. We also would like to thank Sister Patricia Wade, Sister Sandra Albea, and Minister Adonias Finch for being a part of our fellowship.

Sunday School at Cloras Chapel was great! Elder Keith Harris taught the adults and Pastor Myles taught the Youth. We enjoyed ourselves as usual. Minister Eric Kirksey brought the morning message and the sanctuary choir sang. We were all uplifted in the spirit and God truly blessed us.

Sunday afternoon we traveled to Fairview Missionary Baptist Church in Dyer where Pastor Kenny Craig is the proud pastor. We were served a delicious lunch, met with beautiful smiles, and had a wonderful men’s day service. Pastor Myles delivered the word and the male chorus sang out of their hearts. We had a good time in the name of Jesus! Cloras Chapel would like to thank Fairview for the invitation and the fellowship. It was awesome.

We were very glad to see Mrs. Verdell Fisher at church Sunday, along with Doug, Liz, and Bruce! We thank God for blessing us with their presence.

Please continue to pray for all sick and shut-ins.

Friday and Saturday Cloras Chapel will be going to Hopewell CP Church in Dyersburg for their Sunday school convention. Please pray that we have a good time.

Cloras Chapel hope you all have a good week. As the male chorus says, “we got to clean up what we’ve messed up and start our lives all over again.”

Community CalendarsNITE LITE PRESENTS DISNEY’S ALADDIN JR.Tickets on sale now for Nite Lite’s production of Disney’s

Aladdin Jr. Show Dates are Friday, August 3rd at 7 p.m., Saturday, August 4th at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday, August 5th at 2 p.m. All shows will be at Milan Middle School Theatre in Milan. Reserve your seats by calling the Nite Lite office at 731-855-2129

GC DEMOCRATIC PARTY MEETINGThe Gibson County Democratic Party will hold the

July meeting on Thursday night, the 19th at 6:30 PM at the Teapot Room in Trenton. Members come and bring a friend and join in planning for the election in November.

FISH FRY TO BENEFIT MIKE GREENEA fish fry to benefit Mike Greene will be held Saturday,

July 21st from 5 - 7:30 at the Yorkville Community Building. The proceeds will aid Mike and his family in his treatment for cancer. We also want to show Mike that the surrounding communities are supporting him in this battle. A cake auction will also be held. The price is a donation with a $10 minimum and carry-outs will be available. Come out and show your support and enjoy some really good food.

SWIMMING PARTYThe Rutherford School Booster Club will be having a

swimming party fundraiser on Monday, July 30 from 6-8 at the Rutherford City Pool Admission is $2 per person.

GOOD LUCK RODEOThe 16th Annual Good Luck Fire Department Rodeo will

be held Saturday, July 28th beginning at 6 p.m. at the Baier Roping Arena.

Youth Villages is looking for caring people in the Dyer area to become foster parents to children who have suffered abuse, neglect, abandonment or other issues and need a home. These children desperately need families who will care for them until they can return to their birth families or an adoptive family is found for them.

If the children become available for adoption, foster parents often have the first right to adopt, and adoption through Youth Villages is free. Youth Villages’ foster parents receive a monthly stipend to help them offset the costs of adding a child

to their household. Candidates should be

single or married adults over the age of 25 and living in the Gibson County area who are interested in becoming foster or adoptive parents. Free training courses will begin on Tuesday, July 17 at 5:30 p.m. at the Youth Villages office, located at 1865 US Hwy 51 Bypass N. in Dyersburg.

For more information about upcoming open houses, free training classes or how you can change the life of a child, contact Donna Goodman, foster parent recruiter at 731-660-6767 or donna,[email protected].

Youth Villages seeking foster parents in Dyer area

Janice Gibson has been nominated for the Tennessee Health Care Association’s (THCA) 2012 Individual Volunteer of the Year award. For 10 years, Gibson has visited the residents of Dyer Nursing & Rehabilitation Center two to three times per week.

THCA’s Individual Volunteer of the Year award recognizes a person who spends personal time to tend to the needs of nursing home patients.

The award is one of 11 statewide honors presented annually by THCA recognizing outstanding individuals and programs in Tennessee’s long-term care facilities. The winner will be announced in August during THCA’s Annual Convention & Trade Show in

Chattanooga.Gibson assists with bingo

and dominos, provides musical entertainment and helps residents get to and from activities. In the fall, she hosts a jewelry show.

“We are blessed to have so many exceptional volunteers serving in Tennessee’s nursing homes,” said THCA Executive Director Jesse Samples. “It is a privilege to recognize those who give their time and talents to make a difference in the lives of our residents.”

THCA is a nonprofit organization whose members include long-term care facilities located throughout the state.

For more information about nursing homes and assisted care living facilities, visit www.thca.org.

The Annual Chamber Golf Outing and Banquet has been set for Tuesday, October 2, 2012.

•Nominations are needed for the following awards:

•Educator of the year (one per school district)

•Business of the year•Person of the year

•Young professional of the year

The community is encouraged to take the time to nominate someone for any or all award categories.

In order to recognize ‘Gibson County’s Best,’ your input is needed. Nominations for all categories are needed

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CROCKETT DAYS COMMITTEE MEETINGThe Davy Crockett Days Advisory Committee and

Rutherford Area ACTION Club will meet on Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the Rutherford City Hall to make plans for the 45th Annual Davy Crockett Days. Your help is needed to plan and organize this year’s festival. If you are interested in helping, please attend.

RUTHERFORD AREA ACTION CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

The Rutherford Area ACTION Club will be awarding $500 in scholarship money to a deserving Rutherford student. Any college Sophomore, Junior or Senior from Rutherford is eligible. The club reserves the right to award the money as multiple smaller scholarships if necessary. The recipient will be determined at the July club meeting. An application can be obtained by calling 665-7223 and should be returned by July 23, 2012.

We all enjoyed another wonderful day of worship and praise to God on Sunday. We look forward to being together to share as we sing, pray, observe communion, give of our means, and hear a lesson from God’s Word. We were thankful for our visitors, Michael and Stacy Williams and their three boys. Remember, James White is in the Trenton Nursing Home and asks for our prayers.

We also want to keep in mind that our gospel meeting with Coy Hatchock will soon be here. Services begin Monday, August 13 through Thursday the 16, each evening at 7 p.m. Our lesson theme on Sunday was “THE BALM OF GILEAD, THE GREAT PHYSICIAN”. It was centered on studying the problems of the sin sick soul and how these problems are met and eliminated. The objective is to help everyone apply the prescription given by the great physician to our problems. The text was taken from Jeremiah 8:18-22.

Jeremiah, being a prophet of God writes telling us that because of the rebellious attitude of the people that God actually says that He “hurts” for them. In verse 21-22, He says: “For the hurt of the daughter of my people am I hurt, I am black (in

mourning); astonishment hath taken hold on me. Is there no balm in Gilead; is there no physician there? Why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered?” In this scripture, God is talking to Israel about their failure to be saved. God says that He hurts for the hurt of Israel. If a doctor prescribes medicine, it is supposed to meet the needs for which it was prescribed. Is there a physician who has prescribed the medicine for the sin sick soul? Jesus the Christ is that great physician who has prescribed God’s Word. Jesus is God’s Word. He said to the Pharisees, “They that are in health have no need of a physician; but they that are sick. I am not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance.” (Luke 5:31, 32) God says, yes, there is a balm for Gilead. The answer is that they were not applying the balm to their problems. This is symbolism. The balm represents God’s word. The physician is the one who gives God’s word. The health of God’s people is “spiritual” health. The application of the balm is what they needed to do. Is there a “balm” today? The Bible teaches that man does have a “sin problem.” The apostle Paul says that “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God”, both Jew

and Gentile. God’s word gives us freedom from sin. (John 8:32) Doctors take the Hippocratic oath upon their graduation of medical school promising to give their patients the best care they can give. How much more shall the great physician, Christ Jesus, give the best care to His patients? There are sin sick souls needing to apply the Balm – you and me. The work of balm was the agent that soothes, relieves or heals. It was a resin from one of the small tropical evergreen trees giving off an aromatic preparation (as a healing ointment). When we go to a doctor for some specific illness, we expect him to tell us how we can be cured. It would be very foolish of us to receive the doctor’s prescription and never get it filled. Yes, there is a balm in Gilead today and that is Jesus Christ our Lord. Are you applying the balm of Gilead (God’s word) to your life? God’s word is still there. Jesus’ prescription is still the same. We must obey God’s word! His Word teaches us how to become a Christian, live it, and be faithful until death. Remember, a doctor’s prescription can only do us good if we get it filled. Jesus Christ is the great physician. Is your soul sick with sin today? Jesus can heal…

Lowrance Chapel By Jerry Bell

The Dyer Station Celebration committee announces the winners in the July 4th parade. They are:

Floats 6-feet and over:first place - Dyer 1st Baptist, second place- Dyer Church of Christ;

Horses: first place-Diane Klein;

Marching Group: first place-Dyer Cheerleaders;

Motorcycles: first place-Paul Newbert;

Miscellaneous Vehicles: first place-Will Ladd, second place-Kaleb Tidwell;

Decorated Vehicles: first place-Anna Barron, second place West Tennessee Hearing and Speech;

Antique Tractors: first place-Harry Joe McConnell, second place-Danny Langston;

Floats 6-feet and over:first place-Dyer Station Royalty ‘Our Best Flight’and second place- Little Sparklers

Overall winner: Dyer First Baptist.

If you have not picked up your prize money, contact Melissa Langston at 692-2118.

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Card of ThanksOn behalf of the family of William A. Beard, we would like to express our sincere appreciation

to the Gibson County EMT’s for their quick response and efforts, Karnes and Son Funeral Home staff directed by MR. Marc Sims for their professionalism and dignity shown for our loved one. Also, our sincere appreciation for the Rutherford First Baptist Church for the prepared meal served to us along with surrounding area churches for their loved and support and many acts of kindness shown to us. A special thank you to our friends and neighbors who sent cards, flowers, memorials, food and many words of encouragement, and most of all, your continued prayers. May God bless you.

Josephine Beard, Sandra and Johnny Cowan, Lisa and Doug O’Neal, John David, Tabitha and Drake Cowan

We would like to say thank you to everyone for the support for our family during our time of loss. Words can’t express the appreciation for all the cards, calls, food, visits, and time that we received and especially prayers and a special thank you to Brother Garrett Sweeney who held funeral services for our father and family member, Deanie Watkins.

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SGT. NEIL SCOTT MATTHEWS Rutherford - Graveside services for Sgt. Neil Scott Matthews,

45, were held at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, July 14, 2012 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Crockett Co.

Sgt. Matthews, was a police officer for the city of Dyer, TN, a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, a Volunteer Firefighter for Good Luck Station #9, and a Volunteer Firefighter and First Responder for Rutherford Station #7.

Sgt. Matthews passed away Monday, July 9, 2012. He is survived by his two daughters, Heather Matthews and

Mary Beth Matthews of Murfreesboro, TN; a granddaughter, Hillary Ayden Ballentine; parents, Bobby and Betty Matthews of Crockett Co., TN; two sisters, Susan Matthews Scott (Bob) of Cabot, AR, and Sara Matthews Gavrock (Andrew) of Crockett Co., TN; grandmother, Malidean Hensley of Bradford, TN; and by two nieces, Samantha and Elizabeth Scott.

He was preceded in death by a nephew, Jacob Tyler Matthews; and grandparents, Turner and Gwinnell Matthews, Ed Hensley, Harry McNeal Scott, III and Madeline Scott.

Shelton Funeral Home was in charge of the services.

JIMMIE LEE DRAPER Newbern - Mr. Jimmie Lee Draper, 48 of Newbern, Tennessee,

passed away from this life on June 30, 2012, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services for Mr. Draper were conducted on Tuesday, July 3, in the chapel of Karnes and Son Funeral Home of Dyer wit Bro. Scott Jewell officiating. Interment followed in Yorkville Cemetery, Yorkville.

Mr. Draper was born September 13, 1963, in Gibson County, Tennessee; the son of Ted Draper and Virginia Buege Pitts. He was a Safety Engineer at Nordyne in Dyersburg, Tennessee.

Mr. Draper is survived by his spouse, Tammy Draper, three sons, Joshua Draper, Jeremy Draper, and Johnson Draper; one brother, Brad Draper; two sisters, Julie Markham and Janeen Scobey; and one grandson, Levi Draper.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Jay Draper. Karnes & Son Funeral Home was honored to serve the family

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GENE CARRELL HASSELL Yorkville – Gene Carrell Hassell, 70, passed away on

Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at Dyer Nursing Home in Dyer. Born August 7, 1941 in Gibson County, he was the son of the

late Eart Hassell and the late Virginia Carrell Hassell. Mr. Hassell was a lifelong resident of Yorkville where he

owned and operated Hassell Transformer Company with his brother, Bobby. He was a US Army Veteran and member of the Yorkville Church of Christ.

Funeral services for Mr. Hassell were held July 14, 2012 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating the services were Bro. Victor Hassell. Interment followed in Yorkville Cemetery.

Mr. Hassell is survived by two sons, Shane Hassell and wife, Gina of Yorkville and Shannon Hassell of Franklin; two brothers, Kenneth Hassell of Yorkville and Jimmy Hassell of Churchton; one sister, Gaye Hassell Allmon of Memphis, and a grandson, Alex Hassell of Newbern.

He was preceded in death by daughter, Shari Carrell Hassell, four brothers, Jamie Hassell, Buddy Hassell, Bobby Hassell and Vicky Hassell and one sister, Bamle Jo Hassell.

Pallbearers were Terry Stafford, Franklin Pope, Benny Scarbrough, Tim Hassell, Lynn Hassell and Joey Hassell. Honorary pallbearers were Gene Allmon, Mickey Hassell, Casey Hassell, Stacy Hassell, Kevin Hassell, Chris Nelson and Justin Hassell.

Online condolences may be made to the family at Johnson-williamsfuneralhome.com Johnson-Williams Funeral Home was honored to serve the family of Gene Carrell Hassell.

DEANIE EDWARD WATKINS Rutherford - Mr. Deanie Edward Watkins, 67 of Rutherford,

Tennessee, passed away from this life on June 30, 2012. Funeral services for Mr. Watkins were conducted on Monday, July 2, 2012 in the chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home with Bro. Garrett Sweeney officiating. Interment followed in Rutherford City Cemetery, Rutherford, Tennessee.

Mr. Watkins was born July 12, 1944 in Obion County, Tennessee; the son of the late Willie B. and Jennie Bell Hammonds Watkins. He was retired from Eaton Axle in Humboldt.

Mr. Watkins is survived by one son, Eddie Watkins and wife Jayna; one daughter, Deana Wyrick and husband Steven; three grandchildren, Travis Watkins, Mason Wyrick and Garrison Wyrick; two sisters, Janice Duck and Diane Gilliland; two nieces, Phyllis Covington and Jessica Duck; and two nephews, Jarrod Gilliland and Kerry Gilliland.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Watkins was preceded in death by a spouse, Peggy Overall Watkins; one son, Brad Overall; one brother, Sonny Watkins; and one nephew, Stacy Ellison.

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A sad time for the people

of Judah. The shepherds would only be able to save a few sheep from the lion’s grip. Their economy would become weakened. The ones on the edge of their seats would be saved – being ready. The ones lounging in their seats wouldn’t be saved because they weren’t ready. They weren’t watching. (Matthew 24:42)

But the few who were willing to change would be saved.

“Behold, I set before you this day a blessing and a curse.” (Deuteronomy 11:26)

They would be plundered or spoiled as they became as weak as their enemies through their disobedience. Without God on their side, they’d lost their source of overcoming power. Their own actions would allow their enemies onto their turf. (3:10-11)

“These are the words of the covenant, which the Lord commanded Moses to make with the children of Israel in the land of Moab, beside the covenant which he made with them in Horeb.”

God had given them clear warning and instructions. They must choose before it was too late to choose. God has a cut-off time.

Prior to this, Joshua had led the children of Israel across the Jordan River – on dry land. They entered the Promised Land that was Canaan. They conquered that land and took over as they allowed God to use them any way that He saw fit to equip them. The land of Canaan then became known as the land of Israel.

Earlier, Joshua and Caleb were two of the twelve spies sent over to Canaan to spy out the land. Man cannot begin to figure out how God will work out a situation. God doesn’t need help. He only needs willing men, those who are willing to obey the voice and those who are willing to take a stand. God has not given us the spirit of fear. (2 Timothy 1:7)

Joshua and Caleb pleaded with the congregation to go over and conquer Canaan through God’s power working through them. The other 10 spies spoke with fear tactics. The congregation became afraid of the people in Canaan. The congregation was swayed by fear and refused to go across. God couldn’t allow that congregation into Canaan to be destroyed by their enemy. Numbers 14 is a story of God’s cut-off time.

BARBARA ANN COLLINS Dyer - Mrs. Barbara Ann Collins, age 69, of Dyer,

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Mrs. Collins was born November 16, 1942, in Milan, Tennessee; the daughter of the late Aaron and Hazel Mullins Webb. She worked as a Nurse’s Aide at Ridgewood Nursing Home.

Mrs. Barbara Collins is survived by her spouse, Phillip Collins; two sons, Eddie Gordon, Johnny Smith; three daughters, Jo Ann Isreal, Beverly Stout, Trecca Turner; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents.

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Praise the Lord everyone! What an awesome service we had this past Sunday. But isn’t every day that we get to come into the house of the Lord an awesome day?

We enjoyed a dramatization put on by our youth set to the song, “Set Me Free,” by Casting Crowns. It is a song that tells the story of the man possessed by Legion – many devils - and our pastor preached on this as well. Often when we hear the story of this man who lived in the tombs, we only see him there. We don’t stop to think that this man once had a life before this demonic possession. One might wonder how we can assume this. In the book of Mark the fifth chapter and nineteenth verse, Jesus, after having sent the demons out of him and into the swine, told the man who was now clothed and sitting at Jesus’ feet and in his right mind, to go home and tell all his friends the great things that the Lord had done.

So obviously, he had a life before demonic possession – “before the dark ones came and stole his mind and wrapped his soul in chains.” So where did it start? What was the road to demonic possession like? The Bible doesn’t offer us any rock solid information about this, but we live it even today and whether

people want to admit it or not, we still live in a world where this kind of possession takes place.

Take the drug addict for instance. I can speak on that because I am a survivor of it. A person doesn’t just wake up one day in the middle of a perfectly normal life and decide, “hey I think today I’ll go out and start getting high and stealing from everybody I know,” and then at the end of the day become a drug addict. No that is not how it happens. It starts with one little thing here, another little thing there. A beer first. A shot of whiskey next. A joint. A pill. A line. A needle. And finally over the course of time, one little compromise after another, we have opened ourselves up to demonic possession and then we are doing things that we never thought we’d do. It doesn’t just work that way with drugs. It’s the same with money (mammon). It’s why we see Joe Bob on the front page of the newspaper for embezzling hundreds of thousands from his company when everyone thought he was an upstanding citizen of high morals. He didn’t just go off the deep end one day. It happened over time. One compromise at a time. A dollar here, fifty there, a thousand.

And so on and so forth until finally the devil has set

We had a very good day at St. Paul Sunday beginning with Sunday school.

Pastor Pounds delivered the morning message. His topic, “Have you heard your Call,” was found in Matthew 28:17-20. The mass choir provided the music. Rodney Alford was the worship leader. We had several members absent including Rev. Michelle Skinner and Minister Jasmin Williams.

We observed missionary day Sunday afternoon. Upon the arrival of our guest church a delicious meal was served. Rev. Jerry Montgomery and Greater Heights Ministries of Brownsville, TN were our guests. Rev. Montgomery’s message, “ A Change has come over me,” was found in Acts 8:1-8. Greater Heights Choir provided the music. We had several visitors, including Sis. Tenthy Pounds sister, Vernadine Tyus and husband of Ripley, and some of Sis Pounds’ nieces from Savannah, GA. We are always happy to have our visitors.

I spent the day with Michelle Skinner in Collierville Friday and went to her beautician in Memphis. We enjoyed the day together.

Mary Warren, Rodney Alford and I attended the funeral of Johnnie Parker Whitelaw at Tabernacle M.B. Church in Dyersburg Saturday. Mrs. Whitelaw was a long-time friend and Eastern Star sister of mine.

Those having birthdays this week are: Janet Bardwell, Glenn Watson, Bruce Banks, Sharon White and Earlene Robinson. We wish them Happy birthday.

Prayer list: L. M. Bardwell, William Edmonds. Rev. Henry Banks, Rev. John Brooks, John Mitchell, John Mays, Martha Simpson, Josie Johnson, Cathy Bailey, Mary L. Mays, Robin

Well, I was finally able to return to the Golden Agers meeting of July 11 after a hiatus of almost two months. With thanks to a lot of people and their prayers and assistance, I am, I believe, “fit as a fiddle.” And I know that you have enjoyed the articles written by Virginia Burgess in my absence. You cannot imagine how great to just make a phone call to her because I could not drive my car or I was in the hospital or I had to see the doctor and she responded with professional efficiency.

Before I shall tell you about our meeting, I just must tell you about the excitement that abounds around Dyer FBC. As you know there were no scheduled fireworks in Dyer July 4 because of the dangerous, burning potential, but a little, loud firecracker made his appearance in Dyer July 4. Mack Weston Thompson is the son of Kim and Alan Thompson and brother of

sisters Halley and Carly. Grandparents are Sandy and Phillip Thompson and Bridget and Jay Barron. His great-grandmother is Golden Ager Anne Thompson. Other great-grandparents are Rita and Doug Hicks, Imagene and James C. Barron, Blondell and Joe Hammons, and the late Richard Thompson. And wait, there is more with the expectant news of a new baby who will be arriving in the home of Lydia and Michael Barnett, Dyer FBC minister of youth and children, early in January. Also welcoming the wee one will be sister Zoe and brother Gavin.

In the absence of the president and vice-president, Kenneth McEwen moderated the Golden Agers meeting of July 11 for the 15 who had assembled, and he led the group in singing, “What a Friend,” and “Let’s Just Praise the Lord.” He also

sang a solo of “Just a Closer Walk with Thee.” Pianist Anne Thompson was the accompanist.

Prayers were uplifted for Jane Forsythe for her therapy and recovery from knee replacement surgery, for improved health for Elvie Hendricks, 2 year-old Wade Corns, Lavinia and Melievas Hayes, Alice Williams, Jeff Wynn, Mary Welton, Becky Jackson, Danny Morgan, Norma Scroggins, and Patty Stafford, and for the family in the tragic death of Sergeant Neil Matthews.

Bro. Barnett brought a devotional concerning the glorification of Jesus Christ and the scriptures he included were Luke 24:25 – 27 and John 8:12. Jesus is the “Light of the World” and from the time of our conversion to faith in Him, we should be reflecting that light to others. Our story is about the glorification of Christ as are all the scriptures and all things.

Glisson, Barbara White, Preston White, Charlie L. White and Geraldine Grice. Please remember them in your prayers.

Revival at St. Paul will be held July 25-27. Rev. Mitchell Mathews, pastor of Tabernacle M.B. Church in Dyersburg will be the speaker. Everyone is invited.

God bless and have a good week.

up a stronghold in his life in order to steal his life, destroy his reputation, and hopefully kill him. It’s the same with adultery, gluttony, lying or any other sin. A little here, a little there until it has last become a way of life. We must always be watchful.

The Bible tells us that the Satan walks about like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour. The Bible warns us that Satan is out to steal, kill, and destroy each and every one of us. Don’t buy into that lie that there’s no such thing as demonic possession today. Just visit a mental institution, a detox center, or better yet, sit up at night and watch the drug addicts of Dyer, Rutherford, Kenton and Trenton roam the streets of our towns hopelessly and shamelessly looking for just one more hit, one more line, or one more dollar. Don’t be blind. It exists all around you. And Moms and Dads, look out because Satan wants your kid too.

Pray for us this weekend as we travel to youth camp with our youth. Be people of prayer this week and faithful Bible readers. We cannot be victorious Christians without the powerful knowledge of the Word of God. And remember – let the graceful beauty of the Lord shine upon you and stroll through your day under a spotlight from Heaven.

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Moore’s Chapel/New Concord FCE ClubSandra Newman welcomed

everyone and thanked hostesses Teresa McConnell and Peggy Davis. Ice cream sundaes were served as refreshments. Members present included Patsy Scott, Joyce Brown, Debbie Brown, Sandra Newman, Debbie White, Peggy Davis, Janice Gibson, Regina Burch, Joyce Chester, Pat Eddlemon, and Peggy Bell.

The roll call question was “What is your favorite June activity?” Members sang, “Happy Days Are Here Again,” and the poem “June-O Month” was read.

The household hint for June was “To clean a vase, just fill with water and add two Alka-Seltzer tablets.” The Tennessee Saves Tip was the financial benefits to be derived from watching less television: less exposure to guilt-including ads, more time to focus on other things in life, less electrical use, and spending time on another hobby that will improve your health and mind.”

The devotional was given by Teresa McConnell and emphasized that to receive an abundance of everything; we must rely on God’s mercy, peace, and love. We have to give away these things to get more. The Family Issues report discussed the importance of drinking water and the nutritious value of dairy products. To avoid hunger, have one to two small snacks a day between meals. Cooked vegetables digest better and steaming is recommended to have the most goodness. Instead of working out on an empty stomach, have a small carbohydrate serving before exercise. Eat protein after a workout to restore muscle. One of the best protein recovery foods is low-fat chocolate milk. In-season vegetables and fruits have more nutrients.

At the county council meeting and cultural arts events, Debbie White won first place for her basket and Christmas tree skirt. Joyce

Chester won second on her crocheted scarf, and Janice Gibson won for her embroidered pillowcases.Tap-A-Talent is June 25. Participants will be making button bracelets to be sold at the state conference in Memphis in November. Supplies of quilting thread, large needle, buttons, beads, jewelry, and ¾ inch ribbed elastic should be brought.

The Cotton Fashion Show is Thursday, July 26, at 11:30 at the Milan Elementary School. The mini-conference is Friday, July 27, at UT Extension in Jackson. Registration begins at 8:30. A buffet lunch will be served. Pat Ward will need the $12.00 registration fee by July 15.

The Gibson County Fair will be held August 27 – September 3. Set up is on August 26. The theme is A Red, White, and Blue Af-Fair and will pay tribute to the armed forces. On Thursday evening, our group will be doing different crafts in the Durand Lowery Building. New

entries are a scrapbook page and vintage quilts.Heritage Day is September 4 at 11:30 at the Ag-Plex.

The County Council members will share stories about former FCE members. Barbara Berry requested four judges for the Obion Fair. Joyce Chester, Janice Gibson, Patsy Scott, and Regina Burch volunteered to do this.Yearly dues of $7.00 will be collected by August 15.

The next meeting will be July 16 at the Moore’s Chapel Community Center. Patsy Scott and Janice Gibson will be hostesses.

MASON HALL COMMUNITY CENTER ADDED TO THE QUILT TRAIL - “The Gathering Place”, a new quilt pattern designed and painted by the Gibson County Visual Arts Association, will be installed at the Mason Hall Community Center near Kenton. This club meets the first Thursday of every month at the community center; they are an avid group of quilters, some having quilted together for many years. Pictured are (from left) Nancy Tankersly, Vernelle Sturdivant, Martha Halford, Sarah Allen, Frances Allen, Jeanette Proctor, Mary Louise Davis, Kathy Page, Bennie Patterson, Irene Galloway, and Jean Malone.


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Congressman Stephen Fincher announces that Alyshia Jones is the Gibson County winner of the 2012 Eighth District Congressional Art Competition.

The district-wide judging was held at the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce in Jackson, Tennessee. Alyshia is a student at Gibson County High School and her art teacher is Janet West. Her artwork is an ink drawing entitled “Touch of the Friends.” Second Place honors went to Anna Paige Fuqua for her collage, “A Night in Paris.” The third place award went to Olivia Gibson for her

ART COMPETITION WINNER - Congressman Stephen Fincher presents an award to Alyshia Jones for winning the 2012 Eighth District Congressional Art Competition.

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Earlier this month, I convened a meeting at the Tennessee Residence of post-secondary education leaders from across the state along with statewide business organizations to discuss the importance of a comprehensive and coordinated focus on higher education issues including affordability, the quality of our Tennessee colleges, universities and technology centers, and how to do a better job of matching the skills state institutions are teaching with the needs of employers.

The meeting included members of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC), Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR), University of Tennessee Board of Trustees and Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC) along with leaders from the Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association (TICUA), Tennessee Business Roundtable,

Tennessee Chamber of Commerce and Industry and legislative leaders from the House and Senate.

Tennessee is leading the way in K-12 education reform on a national level, and we are committed to continuing that momentum.

We’ve also made significant progress with post-secondary education, and the time is right to take that work to the next level.

The status quo is not good enough for our students. We need to examine the financial structure, the quality of the programs at our state institutions, and whether we are keeping up with the dynamic training needs of employers who want to put Tennesseans to work.

It is going to take all of us working together to tackle these issues, and with the good work already happening in post-secondary education, we have a solid foundation to build on.

The meeting included perspectives on the importance of post-secondary education, meeting the intellectual

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Bill Tucker, deputy director of policy development with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation;

Nicole Smith, research professor and senior economist at the Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce;

and Bill Zumeta, co-author of Financing Higher Education in the Era of Globalization.

Over the next six weeks, I will travel the state for a series of candid conversations with businesses and post-secondary institutions to learn about collaborations that are working in communities and areas where we need to improve matching the skills our students are learning with the needs of employers.

As chairman of the Southern Growth Policies Board, I had the opportunity in late June to host a regional conference in Chattanooga to focus on workforce preparation issues.

A number of Tennessee companies participated in the discussion and were highlighted during the conference.

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As always, I’d like to hear from you – whether it is regarding post-secondary education in our state or any other topic on your mind - you can contact me at [email protected].

DYER BABE RUTH TEAM COMPLETES SEASON - The Dyer Babe Ruth Baseball Team completed their 2012 season this past week. With just three returning players from last year the team put together a very successfully season. They went 31-10 for the season and are now competing in the Cal Ripken District Tournament in Milan with the All-Stars Team. Members of the 2012 Babe Ruth Baseball Team are: Front row (L-R) Joey Norvell, Taylor Deinhart, Caleb Branson, Alden Marvin, Will Carson, Damian McElory, Grant Jones, back row Coach Todd Carson, Hunter Cooper, Justin Butler, Brannion Simpson, Jonny Lowsdale, Kevin Whitley, Coach Garrett Kent, Coach Bryan Cathey and not pictured Coach Taylor Landrum. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

WINNING ALL-STARS PITCHERS - During the 2012 Babe Ruth Softball 10-and-Under WTN State Championship Tournament the North Gibson All-Stars went undefeated. Pitchers for the North Gibson All-Stars were: Kaci Sweatt (Dyer), Lexie Garner (Rutherford), Chole Hopgood (Rutherford) and Britney Kolwyck ( Dyer), they only allowed 11 runs in four games and the offense of the North Gibson All-Stars scored them 56 runs for the tournament. This was the second consecutive year the North Gibson All-Stars 10-and-Under Softball Team captured State Title. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

COOLING DOWN THE COACH - The North Gibson All-Stars Softball team throws a cooler of water on head coach Tom Lannom after winning their second Softball 10-and-Under State Championship Title. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

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Congressman Fincher said, “The quality of the artwork submitted this year was outstanding and I am extremely proud of each of these young artists and truly hope they will continue to pursue their artistic talent.” Fincher hosted a reception following the judging to honor the finalists, and each county winner received a Congressional plaque.

The Congressional Art Competition was open to high school students in the Eighth Congressional District.

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALEGIBSON COUNTY, STATE OF TENNESSEE

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Default has been made in the terms, conditions and payments provided for in that certain Deed of Trust dated July 13, 2001, of record in Deed Book/Page Number 653 / 46, Instrument 21558, Register’s Office for Gibson County, Tennessee, from Laina Street, Eva Lee Street and David Bernard Street (Borrower) to C.E. HARRISON (Trustee) for the benefit of HOME CAPITAL INC., A GEORGIA CORPORATION (Lender), securing the Note/indebtedness therein described, the entire Note/indebtedness having been declared in default and immediately due and payable by the lawful owner and holder thereof.

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS TRUSTEE, UNDER THE SERIES SUPPLEMENT TO THE MASTER FACILITY AGREEMENT DATED AUGUST 30, 2001, SERIES 2001-PB1 TRUST (Holder), now being the present owner/holder of said indebtedness, has now requested that foreclosure proceedings be instituted, and said Holder has appointed the firm listed below as Successor Trustee under said Deed of Trust, by an instrument duly recorded in the aforesaid records, to serve in the place and stead of the aforementioned Trustee. Notice of the Right to Foreclose was sent to the Borrower by letter dated April 19, 2012.

NOW, THEREFORE, said Successor Trustee, or agent thereof, pursuant to said Deed of Trust, having been requested by the Holder so to do, and by virtue of the authority and power vested in said Successor Trustee by said Deed of Trust, will on August 07, 2012 at 1:00 p.m., at the usual and customary location at the Gibson County, Tennessee, Courthouse, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash (or credit upon the indebtedness secured if the lawful owner and holder thereof is the successful purchaser), the following-described property:

BEING SITUATED IN THE 14TH CIVIL DISTRICT OF GIBSON COUNTY,

TENNESSEE, AND BETTER DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT:

MAP 51 N, GROUP B, PARCEL 22.00BEGINNING AT A STAKE IN THE WEST MARGIN OF THE I.C RAILROAD

RIGHT-OF-WAY AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF A LOT FORMERLY OWNED BY A. A. CAIN, NOW LANNOM; RUNS THENCE WEST WITH HIS LINE 135 FEET TO A STAKE; THENCE NORTH 100 FEET TO A STAKE IN THE SOUTH MARGIN OF AN ALLEY; RUNS THENCE WEST 135 FEET WITH THE SOUTH MARGIN OF SAID ALLEY TO A STAKE IN SAID I. C. RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY; THENCE SOUTH WITH THE WEST MARGIN OF SAID RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY, 100 FEET TO THE BEGINNING. DESCRIPTION TAKEN FROM DEED RECORDED IN ORBV 511, PAGE 803.

THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO EVA LEE STREET AND DAVID BERNARD STREET BY WARRANTY DEED OF THOMAS BLACKWELL AND WIFE, ELIZABETH BLACKWELL DATED APRIL 28, 1997, AS RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORD BOOK VOLUME 511, PAGE 803, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF GIBSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. DAVID BERNARD STREET IS NOW MARRIED TO LAINA STREET. ALSO, BY WARRANTY DEED OF EVA LEE STREET AND DAVID BERNARD STREET, IN WHICH THEY CONVEYED A 1/3 INTEREST TO LAINA STREET, DATED JULY 12, 2001, AS RECORDED IN RECORD BOOK 653, PAGE 26, IN SAID REGISTER’S OFFICE.

For informational purposes only, this property is commonly known as 148 West Front Street, Bradford, TN 38316, Parcel ID 051N B 022.00.

The property shall be free from all right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, dower, curtesy, elective share, and all other exemptions that are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the Successor Trustee will sell and convey only as Successor Trustee, “as is” and “where is” and without covenants of seizin or warranties of title.

Listing of Subordinate Lien holders: N/A

Listing of Other Interested Parties: N/A

This sale is subject to liens; easements; encumbrances; property taxes; rights of redemption of taxing entities; all matters shown on any recorded plan(s) or plat(s); 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; any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and other matters which are prior in right to the lien of the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

If a high bidder fails to close a sale, the Successor Trustee shall have the option of making the sale to the next highest bidder. The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the sale to another day, time and/or place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above, or at any date and time fixed by a preceding postponement. Alternatively, at its option, Successor Trustee may give a new notice of sale.

Weissman Nowack Curry & Wilco, PCOne Alliance Center, 4th Floor3500 Lenox RoadAtlanta, GA 30326(866) 960-8298File #: 012647

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated September 30, 2008, executed by WANDA L SHEPHARD & BRADLEY SHEPHARD, WIFE & HUSBAND, conveying certain real property therein described to MARK A ROSSER ESQ as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, on October 10, 2008, as Instrument No. 100211, in Book 930, at Page 1629; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, Notice of the Right to Foreclose (“Notice”) was given in compliance with Tennessee law by the mailing a copy of the Notice to the parties at least sixty (60) days prior to the first publication of the Substitute Trustee’s Sale. WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on August 2, 2012, 11:00 AM at the Gibson County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held At the Gibson County Courthouse, Trenton, TN, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Gibson County, Tennessee, to wit: The following described lot or parcel of real estate lying and being in Gibson County, Tennessee, and more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron pin on the south margin of Elm Street and being at the northeast corner of a tract owned by Nichols said point being 108 feet east of the east margin of North 16th Street; thence with the south margin of Elm Street East a distance of 103 feet to an iron pin at the northwest corner of a tract owned by Blurton; thence with Blurton’s west line South a distance of 100 feet to an iron pin at the northeast corner of a tract owned buy Cunningham; thence with Cunningham’s north line West a distance of 103 feet to an iron pin at the southeast corner of Nichols: thence with Nichol’s east line north a distance of 100 feet to the point of beginning. PARCEL #170B-L-00300 000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 1614 ELM STREET, HUMBOLDT, TN 38343. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): BRADLEY SHEPHARD and WANDA L SHEPHARD OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: HUMBOLDT UTILITIES The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; 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. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Substitute Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2-984-0407 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (866) 681-5002 Registered Agent: CT Corporation System 800 South Gay Street, Suite 2021 Knoxville, TN 37929 Tel: (865) 342-3522 TS#: 12-0036122 FEI # 1006.162901 07/11/2012, 07/18/2012, 07/25/2012

NOTICE TO CREDITORST.C.A. 30-2-306

Estate ofESTATE OF AARON WAYNE GOAD

DOCKET: 20542PNotice is hereby given that on the 10th day of July, 2012,

Letters Testamentary, in respect of the estate of AARON WAYNE GOAD, deceased, who died May 19, 2012, wereissued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of GibsonCounty, Tennessee.

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims,matured or un-matured, against the estate are required tofile same with Clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1 or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1) (a) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) Months from the date of the first publication (or posting; or(b) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or(2) Twelve (12) months form the decedents date of death.

This the 10th day of July, 2012.

Signed: Tony Goad and Tim GoadCo Executors

Estate of AARON WAYNE GOADSHONNA SMITH,

CLERK & MASTERBy: Paula Hudson, DCM

BILL BARRON124 E. COURT SQUARETRENTON, TN 38382

CITY OF DYER ACCEPTING BIDS FOR REAL PROPERTY

Subject Property: 295 Hull Street, Dyer, Gibson County, TennesseeBidding Process: Submit sealed bids to City Hall by August 3, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. The City of Dyer reserves the right to accept and/or reject any and all bids. Bids will be opened at the August 13, 2012 Board Meeting.

Conveyance Subject to Condition: Subject property is being sold “as is”, “where is”, subject to all easements, liens and encumbrances and with the unfit structure thereon. Conveyance is subject to the condition that unfit structure be 100% demolished, debris hauled away, and the property returned to acceptable grade within ninety (120) days, or ownership will revert back unto the City without recourse to Buyer.

Legal Description of Subject Property: Beginning at the intersection of the North margin of South Street and the east margin of Hull Street; runs thence northward with the east margin of Hull Street 75 feet to W.E. Warrens southwest corner; thence at a right angle eastward with Warrens ‘ south line 250 feet to the west line of Vernon Flowers, Jr. lot; thence at a right angle southward with Flowers west line 75 feet to his southwest corner; thence at a right angle westward with the north margin of South Street 250 feet to the beginning.

Farmers take on hunger at Milan No-Till Field Day

At the Milan No-Till Crop Production Field Day, farmers will come together to provide 14,000 meals for local food banks.

The effort is a new tradition for the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture’s largest agronomic field day. The tour titled “Farmers vs. Hunger” is sponsored by the Tennessee Soybean Promotion Council, and it will feature a hands-on activity where farmers and local citizens form an assembly line to package thousands of soy protein and vitamin-enriched macaroni and cheese meals.

Thanks to the soybean’s unique protein content, this macaroni and cheese meal will be nutritious and substantial for children and adults. Soybeans are grown on more than 1 million acres in Tennessee, and are the largest row crop in the state.

“This is a unique stop that will show just how much can be accomplished when farmers and others in the agricultural community come together to address the needs of those that hunger,” says Dr. Blake Brown, director if the UT AgResearch and Education Center at Milan.

“Farmers vs. Hunger” will begin at 9 a.m. inside the West Tennessee Agricultural Museum, which is located at the field day site, and continue throughout the day. Field day registration begins at 6 a.m. CDT. There are 17 other tours on the program of interest to farmers and landowners.

“At the other tours, farmers are learning about crop production techniques that will hopefully allow us to produce a more affordable and sustainable food supply,” says Brown. “Then they can come to “Farmers vs. Hunger” and see how the product of their labor can be packaged into an affordable meal that’s helping resolve the issue of hunger on a local level.”

In Tennessee, nearly 18 percent of the population is food insecure and can’t afford enough food to meet their basic needs. The meals packaged at “Farmers vs. Hunger” will be distributed to food banks and food pantries throughout the local area.

For more information on the Milan No-Till Field Day, call 731-686-7362 or visit the website, http://milan.tennessee.edu.

The UT AgResearch and Education Center at Milan is one of 10 research facilities operated by the UT Institute of Agriculture. In addition to its agricultural research programs, UTIA also provides instruction research and public service through the UT College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, the UT College of Veterinary Medicine and UT Extension offices in every county in the state.

DIRECT DESCENDANTS AND KIN OF DAVID CROCKETT - Over 50 Direct Descendants and Kin

of David Crockett met at the Davy Crockett Cabin/Muesum in Rutherford earlier this month for reunion.

from page 1

Over 50 David Crockett It was the same district his father, David Crockett, had represented earlier.

John Crockett held numerous local and state offices before being elected as a Whig to the 25th and 26th Congresses. He served from March 4, 1837 to March 3, 1841.

Crockett was next elected by the Tennessee General Assembly to be the attorney general for the ninth district of Tennessee, and served from 1841 to 1843.

He died on November 24 1852 at the age of 45 and was interred in Old City Cemetery in Paris, Tennessee.

ENTERTAINMENT - Descendants of David Crockett were entertained by a group of area musicians who often play bluegrass music on the cabin front porch.


SATURDAY - July 21 - 9:00 AM

: 506 Maple Heights, Kenton TN 38233 (Gibson County)

#5437

NOTICE

The foregoing resolution has been adopted. Unless within twenty (20) days from the date of publicaiton hereof a petition signed by at least 10 percent (10%) of the registered voters of the County shall have been filed with the County Clerk of the County protesting the issuance of the general obligation bonds, as above described, such will be executed and delivered as proposed.

Joyce Brooks-Brown, County Clerk

INVITATION TO BIDDERS

The City of Dyer is accepting sealed bids until 4:00 p.m. Thursday, July26, 2012 for the sale of a surplus John Deere Ztrac Mower. The mower is being sold “as is”. Inquiries regarding the mower should be made to Steven Tucker at 731-692-2476. The City of Dyer reserves the right to accept and/or reject any and all bids. Submit bid in a sealed envelope marked “Surplus Mower Bid” to Dyer City Hall, 235 South Royal, Dyer, TN 38330.

Walton Thompson, Mayor

Tom Mikkelsen and wife, Cindy Mikkelsen to William Morgan Cruce and wife, Stephanie Gray Cruce – Dyer

Imogene R. Childers to Michael A. Carter – 13th

CDTeresa Ann Bogle to

Drew Duncan – 12th CDJerry E. Winberry d/b/

a Winberry Construction Company to Kara D. Moss – Medina

Bank of America, NA to Stephanie Whitwell – Medina

Neal Privett and wife, Patsy Privett to Humboldt Wrecker, LLC - 3rd CD

Hale Estates, LLC to Phillp Vanravenswaay and wife, Leslie Vanravenswaay –Medina

Samuel Arnold to W.G. Dement and Eric H. Partee – Gibson County

Vince E. Osborne and wife, Julie Osborne to Gary Dowdy and wife, Susan Dowdy – 3rd CD

Connie C. Taylor to Richard B. Hicks – 14th CD

Anthony West a/k/a Tony West to Linda Brown and husband, Ray Brown – 7th

CDDouglas A. Wilcoxson

and wife, Lisa A. Wilcoxson to Steven L. Moore and wife, Jennifer L. Moore – Medina

Aaron W. Goad to Shaun Goad – 21st CD

Robert Thomas Alsobrook and wife, Emily Thomas Alsobrook to George Robert Alsobrook , Jr. and Jessica P. Alsobrook – Humboldt

Thomas A. Bradford and

Charles W. Fairless, Randall Charles Fairless and Gayle Lee Fairless to Randall Charles Fairless and wife, Shellie Fairless – 11th CD

Michael Alford and wife, Vickie Alford to Tommy Joe Riley Chappell – 21st CD

Christopher Johnstone and wife, Kristy Johnstone to Jacquelyn M. Steele – 14th CD

William K. Byrd and wife, O. Marie Byrd to Christopher L. Brinson and wife, Marlene V. Brinson – Medina

The Bank of New York Mellon, f/k/a The Bank of New York, to Tom Hartigan – 13th CD

Carolyn R. Milligan, by and through attorney-in-fact, Sherri Kilburn to Sharon Maitland – 5th CD

David Bunney and wife, Karla Bunney to Phillip Bradley and wife, Angela Bradley – Medina

Lowery Don Laster to Jennifer Harber – 4th CD

Timothy R. Perry and wife, Misty Perry to Ryan Muench and wife, Kasey Muench – 13th CD

Green Tree Servicing LLC to Karl Stacy Starnes and wife, Katherine M. Starnes – Trenton

Jeffrey Calderon and wife, Deborah Calderon to Gregory S. Wyatt and wife, Staci M. Wyatt – Medina

Stephanie Gail King and James Fieldon Robinson to Chris Crider and wife, Terri Crider – 13th CD

Gregory T. Somers to Wayne H. Zaricor – 9th CD

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. to Jerry Maitland – Trenton

Julia Ann Romero, f/k/a Julia Ann Scarborough, and Kathie B. Moore, as Trustee of the Neoma Young Brasfield Revocable Trust to Gennie Sanford – 7th CD

Robert Mickey Ferrell,

Property TransfersAngela Sanford to Forrest G. DePew – Kenton

Kerry Brian Eubanks and wiufe, Kimberly Eubanks to Shara L. Neal – 13th CD

William C. Read, Jr. to Carl J. Mussenden and wife, Camille S. Mussenden – 13th CD

Madgie M. Beal to Melanie S. Potter – Gibson

Tennessee Housing Devoplment Agency to Cody Halliburton – 16th CD

Bobby E. Brooks and wife, Alice J. Brooks to Francisco Michel – 7th Cd

Leonard Gayle Copley, Catherine Jean Stephenson, Betty Lynn Roberson, Brenda Sue Stanek, Martha Frances Roland, Marie C. Fuchs, Bonnie Carolyn Cunningham, Shirley Ann Canada, Roger Dale Copley, Charlotte Kay Wheeler and Franklin Kenny Copley to Henry A. Burch and wife, Regina L. Burch - 7th CD

James Batson Day and Janellen Baker Day, Trustees of the James Batson and Janelle Baker Day Revocable Trust to Ryan Pope – 21st CD

Frontier Homes, Inc. to Edward W. Duke and wife, Kellie Duke – 2nd CD

Yolanda Rutledge Gungl to Fred Wheeler and wife, Kimberly Wheeler – 13th CD

Judith Carolyn Baker to Ryan J. Pope – 21st CD

William J. Payne and wife, Marlene Payne to Andrew John Eschbach, Sr. 13th CD

Charles Paris, Jr., as Executor of the Estate of Ruble Deen to Mildred Walker – 9th CD

Henry T. Williamson, Jr., Ruby Fay Dawson and Hural M. Williamson to James R. Williamson and wife, Dora Williamson – 13th Cd

Clark Family Holdings, LLC to James D. Vaughn, Sr. and wife, Barbara Vaughn – Medina

Terry Lee Ferrell and Rex Allen Ferrell to Kari Rae Willman – 18th CD

Phillip Wade Bradley and wife, Angela Bradley to Barry Hammons and wife, Jo Ann Hammons – Humboldt

Jeffrey Pigue to Flight Plan, LLC – 7th CD

Marriages

Building Permits

InspectionsDivorces

David Larry Burruss, Jr. of Milan and Candy Renee Smith Burruss of Milan

Ivory Lee Cole, Jr. of

Marcus Terrell Ward of Milan and Robin Lynn Taylor of Milan

Rossie Allen Jones of Humboldt and Meredith Gaye Atkins of Humboldt

Stephen Alvin Ray Parker of Humboldt and Hannah Christine Tupper of Humboldt

David Michael Roehm Gougeon of Minot, ND and Heather Machelle Lindsay Talley of Dyer

Thomas Allen Cole of Dyer and Terri Jean Alexander Dickson of Dyer

Bryce Alden Skinner of Ramer and Anna Leigh Coffman-Hart of Savannah

Matthew Jacob Griffin of Trenton and Nicole Leigh Hughes of Trenton

Brandon Ray Higdon of Milan and Rachelle Marie Barton of Milan

Paul David Clenney of Milan and Lorri Renee Faudi Thomas of Milan

Colby Adam Stinebaugh of Humboldt and Rebekah Ann Schneider of Jackson

William Chase Whitaker of Trenton and Stephenie Leigh Ann Crocker of Atwood

John Luther Crayton of Humboldt and Sally Mae Murray Pirtle of Humboldt

Thomas Grace vs. Shawna Lynn Grace

Charlotte Bee Ferguson vs. James Edmon Ferguson, III

Jocelyn M. Demonia vs. Patrick Crawford Demonia

Randy Lynn Wheeler vs. Debra Kay Wheeler

Norma Jean Gordon vs. Roger Keith Gordon

Javier Lopez vs. Tammie Sue Lopez

Vanetta Ann Wade vs. George Osborne Wade

Jenny Patterson Sims vs. Brandon L. Sims

Sunni Jean Hall vs. Joshua Thomas Hall

Anthony Keith West vs. Tammie Renee West

Jerry Phillip Hooker vs. Caroline Faye Hooker

Franklin G. Fuller vs. Gerthel Diane Fuller

Brittany Michelle McCain vs. Jason Antonio McCain

Samuel Cole, 61 Killen Road, Milan

Tisha and Dustin Julian, 219 Gibson Cemetery Road, Gibson

Henry Cotham, 127 Green Valley Road, Trenton

Dale and Julie Timberlake, 1 Annie Brooke Cove, Humboldt

Victor Castano, 32 Creekwood Road, Humboldt

Kevin Wright, 115 Creekwood Road, Humboldt

Tommy and Brent Griggs, 129 Morella Road, Kenton

Jeffrey Hildebrand, 483 Trezevant Highway, Bradford

Paul Johnson, 134 Chapel Hill Road, Milan

Carlos Hudgins, 32 Willie

T. Crocker Road, MilanRon Petty Construction, 35

Killen Road, MilanTimothy Cross, 277 Poplar

Corner Road, TrentonMatt Blankenship, 160 Bobbitt Road, Humboldt

Verison, 41 Sidney Baird Road, Bradford

La Carreta Grill, Medina, complete inspection, 92 score

Daily Buffet and Grill, Milan, complete inspection, 84 score, two criticals

Children at Play Learning Center, Humboldt, complete inspection, 97 score

The Mouse Trap, Trenton,

Alamo and Brandy Sue King of Alamo

Tracy Tyrone White of Bradford and Leigh Ann Noel Edmiston of Trenton

Richard Bowie Hicks of Bradford and Angela Kim Green Akin Bradford

Timothy Lee Tatum of Rutherford and Rebecca Flosie Hollandsworth Tatum of Rutherford

Timothy Paul Pitts, Jr. of Dyer and Christina Michelle McDaniel of Dyer

Cornelius Jerome Converson, Sr. of Fredericksburg, VA and Kimberly Lashawn Fair Brown of Fredericksburg, VA

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County jail reaches inmate capacityBY STEVE SHORT

No vacancy.The Gibson Co. jail,

formally known as the Correctional Complex, reached its capacity of inmates under the current facilities setup on June 9 when the jail housed 235 prisoners.

The complex census stayed above 200 prisoners daily throughout the months of May and June, reporting a low inmate count of 211 prisoners on June 29, according to a two-month, jail report given by County Commissioner Larry Kimery, Chairman of the Correctional Committee, when he spoke to the commission July 9 in Trenton.

“Our numbers are running a little higher than average,” said Mr. Kimery. “Two hundred and thirty five inmates on June 9 is the maximum number we can have without opening another pod.

The county averaged housing 64 state prisoners during May and June, and received about $73,000 monthly from state funds to cover the costs of state inmates.

The county will begin receiving more funds from the state, Kimery said. Effective July 1, the fee paid by the state to counties to house state prisoners was increased from $35 daily to $37 daily.

“That increase should bring

the county $4,000 to $5,000 more per month for boarding state prisoners,” said Kimery.

He noted that the costs for running the correctional complex fell 8 percent below budget projections. The Sheriff’s Dept. budget expenditures were 5 percent below budget.

“That is very good considering that you had a tremendous rise in different prices and fluctuations that we run into,” said Mr. Kimery. “The Correctional Committee really appreciates the Sheriff (Chuck Arnold) and his staff for doing a good job, staying under budget and keeping things going, and keeping the county safe.”

The Correctional Complex booked 12 prisoners per day during May, a total of 373 inmates. In June, about 10 prisoners were booked each day, a total of 305 prisoners for the month.

The Sheriff Dept. answered 804 calls in May and 860 calls in June. The Department served 900 warrants in May and 789 warrants in June.

104 prisoners were transported from Trenton courts and 61 prisoners transported from the Humboldt court. Officers made 12 trips during the two months transporting juvenile prisoners.

Juvenile Court moveIn related news, the

commission voted to allocate

$664,500 to relocate the county Juvenile Court and records from the courthouse to the old county jail, which would be renovated and is nearby.

Com. Keith Steele said the plan to move the Juvenile Court to the old jail building was not finalized. But Budget Chairman Robert “Butch” Shelton said he thought the move was feasible.

“There’s nothing there that can’t be remediated,” said Shelton about the old jail. “Nothing significant has occurred that wouldn’t be remediated. The building is in generally good condition. We would like to do that rather than completely abandoning that space and constructing another facility. The old jail is centrally located. You have parking and the court system close and handy, rather than looking at a new site. It’s a site we already have. But we can look at another site. I’ve got a sneaky suspicion it would cost a lot more to do a new building.”

“I want to do what’s economically the best,” said Mr. Steele. “I hate to spend thirty percent more to renovate than go with something designed for juvenile court. I think they need a space, but it might be cheaper to build a place than renovate a place.”

“The life expectancy is not as good on an old building,” added Com. Valess Stults.

BAND CAMP – The Gibson County Marching Pioneers have been attending band in preparation for the upcoming season. The band’s preview show will be held August 16th at the high school.

SECTION LEADERS – Section leaders for the GCHS Marching Pioneers are (not in order) clarinet-Jessamy Moore and Danielle Rickman; flute-Morgan Selph and Kayla Shiftlett; saxophone-Patrick Hill; trumpet-Garner Perkins and TJ Fair; French horn-Haley Davis and Bethany Roberson; front ensemble-Kari Howard and Logan Bates; battery-Maggie Watson; overall percussion-Brandon Halford; low brass-Autumn White, Stephen Coble, Eli Todd, and Tara French, Fay Fisk-flag captain, Shelby Dotson-overall Rifle and overall guard captain.

GCHS FIELD COMMANDERS – GCHS field commanders are Frankie Hall and Mary Beth Chandler.

BAND CAPTAINS – GCHS band captains are Kacey Baker and Logan Garner.

Tri-City Reporter July 18 2012

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