Tri-City Reporter February 15 2012

The Farmers & Merchants Bank breaks ground for new main office

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Be aware, officialshere urgeSevere Weather Week features drill day Feb. 22

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Missed deadline costs Kenton grant funds

New legislation forces changes for GCSD

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A lesson in history, spinning

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CARDING - Lawson Mann, an interpretive history students at GCHS, prepares wool fibers for spinning. The process, which combs the fibers, is called carding.

The oldest independent bank in Gibson County, The Farmers & Merchants Bank, is building a new main office in downtown Dyer, TN.

At the Groundbreaking Ceremony on February 10, 2012, Mr. Joel Reynolds, President, announced, “We have resided in the same corner building in Dyer for the last 103 years and we are excited about having a new, modern and highly functional facility to serve our customers and support the revitalization of downtown Dyer.”

The vision for this facility began several years ago when The Farmers & Merchants Bank purchased three original storefront sites on Main Street that were adjacent to the old Bank of Dyer property, which was purchased in 2004.

“The purchase of the three sites gave us ownership of the entire city block and allowed us to design a facility with convenient on-site parking,” added Reynolds.

The proposed facility was planned by key officers of the bank that include three generations of the Bill Stover family. Mrs. Jackie Stover, Mrs. Kalista Stover Carroll and Ms. Julie Joyner were all involved in the determination of the floor plan, exterior style and selection of finishes and materials.

“We will dedicate the building to Bill; we believe that we have planned a new home for The Farmers

& Merchants Bank that he would approve of and delight in seeing built in Dyer,” stated Chairman Jackie Stover.

The new two-story facility will have approximately 12,350 square feet of heated space with three drive-up lanes and 63 parking spaces. The style of the exterior is transitional, meaning that it has both traditional and modern elements. The bank emphasized that they want the facility to be attractive and something the community and surrounding area will enjoy.

The first floor lobby will be more traditional in style, but will offer a modern safe deposit vault, a waiting area with television and an elevator to the second floor. Mr. Reynolds explained that a new facility gives the bank the advantages of being able to incorporate and utilize technology better, all the while keeping the traditional services to which their long standing customers are accustomed. It is also more efficient for the bank’s staff to be in one building as opposed to two. The larger lobby will also provide for additional privacy which is very important to customers today.

Chairman Stover also asked that several historical elements of the existing main office be incorporated into the new facility. As a result, two of the original wood and glass doors will be used

RENDERING OF NEW BANK - The Farmers & Merchants Bank new two-story facility will have approximately 12,350 square feet of heated space with three drive-up lanes and 63 parking spaces. The style of the exterior is transitional, meaning that it has both traditional and modern elements.

GROUNDBREAKING - A ground breaking ceremony was held Friday, February 10 for The Farmers & Merchants Bank’s new main office in downtown Dyer. Bank President Joel Reynolds, along with three generations of the Bill Stover family, Chairman of the Board Jackie Stover, Julie Joyner and Kalista Stover Carroll, plant shovels in the ground to symbolize the beginning of construction for the new 12,350 square-foot modern facility.

BY STEVE SHORT“Flash flooding is

possible...”“A tornado watch has

been issued for the following counties…”

“A line of severe thunderstorms is being tracked…”

In West Tennessee threats of severe weather have become a way of life.

That is one reason why “Severe Weather Awareness Week” takes on added importance in Gibson County.

The county observes Severe Weather Awareness Week during February 20-24. Weather alert Drill Day will be held throughout the county Wednesday Feb. 22, said Rickey Graves, Director of the Gibson Co. Emergency Management Agency.

“We are having record numbers of severe weather events in the state of Tennessee, and we want to keep promoting awareness

BY CRYSTAL BURNSThe Gibson County

School District board voted on several policy changes deemed necessary by new legislation.

Meeting at Kenton School last Thursday, Director of Schools Eddie Pruett explained that House Bill 1475 requires all local education agency employees who work in a position for which no teacher’s license is required to be hired on an at-will basis rather than a year-to-year contract.

The difference in employment influenced several policies.

Board members voted unanimously on the first reading of policy 5.106 Application and Employment. Support, policy 5.116 Staff Positions, 5.202 Separation Practices for Non-Certified Employees, 5.301

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BY KEVIN BOWDENTHE MESSENGER

A missed deadline has likely cost Kenton a chance at a $395,511 state grant, which would have been used to make upgrades to the city’s sewer system.

Because an engineer missed the deadline, city officials are now working on an alternate plan to secure a Community Development Block Grant. Two options are being pursued, as recommended by the city’s grant advisor, Shannon Cotter of Rossville.

She will attempt to submit the original grant application for sewer system improvements, even though a consulting engineer missed the deadline for the project.If that plan doesn’t go through, the city will apply for another grant to purchase and install a new tornado warning system.

Discussion of the grant blunder took up a large

BY CINDY EASTThe Gibson County High

School Interpretive History class was visited last week by Cindy Earls, Special Events Coordinator for Land Between the Lakes. Earls came to give the students a lesson in spinning.

Spinning is the art of twisting fiber, fleece, or roving of wool, cotton and other fibers into a continuous thread by using a spinning wheel or drop spindle. The thread can be spun thick or thin and can later be dyed or left natural. Handspun yarn can be used for knitting, and weaving projects.

“I’m doing this as repayment for all the years the students have helped the Land Between the Lakes

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Insight & OpinionClayburn Peeples reports: Men’s classic scents make a comeback

Reasons to support Local Option Sales Tax referendum

Opinion

There has been yet another book published about what an arrogant cad President John Kennedy was in his private life: a 69-year-old grandmother has penned a lurid account of the 18 months she spent as a White House intern in 1962-63, 18 months during which she and the president carried on an affair right there in the White House, an affair that ended a week before his death.

Although no one denies the truth of her account, (It has been corroborated.) the usual coteries of Kennedy worshipers have attacked her for “the pain” she caused the Kennedy family by telling about her experiences in “Camelot.”

I don’t know whether she should have written the book or not, but one thing she said caught my eye. When she was describing her first experience with the president, in the first lady’s bedroom, by the way, she said she noticed he was wearing 4711 cologne.

The mention of 4711 brought back memories of my high school and college days, the early 1960’s, the era when young men in America started to wear fragrances with a vengeance.

Today, I have read, nearly one out of every three fragrance launches is designed for men, but back

then it was different. Real men didn’t wear cologne. If they wore a scent at all, it was almost always Mennen Skin Bracer or Aqua Velva After Shave Lotion. Most had a bottle or two of Old Spice they had gotten as a Christmas or birthday present, but I didn’t know anyone who actually used it. Fragrance was for girls and women.

But in the early 1960’s, something happened to American boys and men. They began to use hair spray and wear fragrances. I remember one day in my senior year some guy discovered English Leather and created a minor frenzy when he came to school drenched in it one morning. The girls went wild, and within three weeks at least a dozen boys had a bottle of English Leather in their toilet kits.

Suddenly, the fragrance of English Leather was everywhere. Forward thinking guys, like me, began searching for ways to stand out, and began looking for other fragrances. In an effort to be different, I bought a bottle of Canoe, expensive then, at $5.

But in spite of its high price, nobody seemed to think it was special, and I quit wearing it entirely when my college age sister told me it smelled just like Ambush perfume. Years

later I found out that it was actually made from the same formula as Ambush, but that’s another story.

Several other men’s fragrances hit the market in quick order as Madison Avenue and the fragrance industry discovered the huge, just emerging teen and college market. And because image was more important than quality, because it didn’t seem to matter how bad some of these offerings smelled, advertisers relied on packaging and clever commercials to create demand.

Double entendres were the advertising rule of the day. Jade East (If she doesn’t give it to you, get it yourself.) English Leather (All of my men wear English Leather, or they wear nothing at all.) Brut (as spoken by Joe Namath, “If you’re not going to go all the way man, I mean, why go at all.”)

And then there was Hai Karate, possibly the worst smelling men’s cologne in history. (“Be careful how you use it.”) It even came with a set of self-defense instructions for warding off girls overcome with passion from the scent.

Finally though, in college, I discovered 4711, a blend of lemon, orange, rose and sandalwood oils mixed with alcohol, the president’s scent, although I didn’t

know it at the time. It was light and clean smelling, and it had a tremendous history. At least, according to company history, it did. In 1792, supposedly, the company founder was given a secret recipe for an “aqua mirabilis” from a Carthusian monk as a wedding gift. Shortly thereafter, he was making and bottling this miraculous water for sale in Cologne, Germany, where he lived. (Yes, that is indeed why they call it cologne.) He gave it the name of the street number where he made it, 4711.

At this time, only the

very wealthy could afford such fragrances, but still his company prospered as the rich and famous of the day discovered it. Goethe and Wagner were ardent users, as was Queen Victoria. Mozart, Voltaire, Louis XV and XVI were also said to be regular customers.

The Emperor Napoleon used a bottle of it a day and had a standing order for five gallons a month. He even had a special compartment put into one of his boots so he could carry it into battle. In modern times, in addition to JFK, former president Bill Clinton and Princess

Diana are said to have used it on occasion.

Ironically, today it is one of the most inexpensive fragrances on the market. That, in our age of conspicuous consumption, may be one reason it is no longer popular. It isn’t exclusive enough.

But classic fragrances are said to be making a comeback. Don’t be surprised if you walk up to a man at your next party who smells faintly of Grey Flannel or Aramis.

But if he’s reeking of Hai Karate, tell him to go home and take a bath.

Vote “for” the local option sales tax referendum.

Why vote “for” the referendum to increase the Local Option Sales Tax Rate in Gibson County from 2.25% to 2.75%?

•“Redistributes” Local Option Sales Tax dollars collected in the cities of Humboldt, Milan, and Trenton back to “all school districts” in the county.

-How does this redistribution occur? Humboldt, Milan, and Trenton already have a 2.75% Local Option Sales Tax Rate. However, only 2.25% is being split evenly between school districts and the point of sale (city or county). The difference of .5% (one-half of one percent) is not being distributed. That .5% (one-half of one percent) is staying in Humboldt, Milan, and Trenton.

Citizens located within Gibson County Special School District and Bradford Special School District spend the majority of their hard earned money in the cities of Humboldt,

Milan, and Trenton because that is where the majority of the retail businesses (Wal-Mart, Lowes), restaurants, and service establishments are located. These funds should be redistributed back to the school districts for our students’ education.

•What affect does this have on school districts? This will increase funding for “all school districts” (Bradford, Gibson County, Humboldt, Milan, and Trenton).

•Provides much needed revenue for the education of our students.

•Increases County Revenue.

•Increases City Revenue for Bradford, Dyer, Gibson, Rutherford, and Yorkville.

•“Minimizes” the need for Property Tax Increases.

•How does this affect the citizens in the affected areas? It will cost you $.50 (fifty cents) per $100 spent for goods or services. However, you are already spending the extra $.50 (fifty cents) per $100 on goods and services if purchased in Humboldt, Milan, Trenton,

or surrounding counties.•By voting “for” the

referendum to increase the Gibson County Local Option Sales Tax Rate from 2.25% to 2.75% and it passes, the whole amount of 2.75% will then be distributed per T.C.A. Code 67-6-712, 50% (1/2) to school districts, and 50% (1/2) to point of sale (city or county).

For additional information visit the Gibson County Special School District website at www.gcssd.organd click on “Local Option Sales Tax” located under “News” and listen to a “Narrated Presentation” or contact Terry Cunningham at (731) 692-3803.

If you are a registered voter and you live in the Bradford, Dyer, Gibson, Rutherford, and Yorkville, or County areas, vote “for” the referendum during early voting February 15 – February 28 or on March 6, 2012.

Your vote is very important!

Terry CunninghamGibson County Special

School District

The West Tennessee Drug Task Force whose agents include officers from Milan, Trenton, Humboldt Police and the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office report 10 drug related arrests in the first seven days of February. The case investigations involved the promotion and manufacture of methamphetamine, the initiation of the process to manufacture M e t h a m p h e t a m i n e and possession of drug paraphernalia. Charged in the Trenton General Sessions Court with possession of promotion of meth manufacturing and conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine are:

Tony R. Horner, 47, of 2 Rice Lane, Trenton. He is currently held in the Complex under $20,000 bond with a February 14th court date in Trenton.James A. Williams, 32, of 8 Andy Scott Lane, Trenton. He is currently held in the Complex under $20,000 bond with a February 14th court date in Trenton.Charged in the Trenton General Sessions Court with possession of drug paraphernalia and driving on a suspended license:Robert J. Scarbrough, 30, of 725 Bear Creek Road, Pinson. He was processed at the Complex and released under $2,500 with a February 14th court date in Trenton.

Charged in the Humboldt General Sessions Court with promotion of meth manufacturing, initiation of the process to manufacture meth, manufacturing schedule II meth, conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia are:Stephen Jay Simpson, 37, of 1527 N. 29th Avenue, Humboldt. He was processed and released on $40,000 bond with a September 15th court date in Humboldt.Joshua D. Vaught, 23 of 14 Oakwood Road, Milan. \He is held in the Complex under $30,000 with a February 15th court date in Humboldt.Charged in the Humboldt General Sessions Court with promotion of meth manufacturing, manufacturing schedule II meth, and possession of drug paraphernalia are:Bruce L. Pafford, 47, of 31 Homer Craig Road, Humboldt. He is held in the Complex under $25,000 bond with a March 14th court date in Humboldt.Stephanie D. McKeel, 44, of 1520 Eastview, Humboldt. She was processed and released under $25,000 bond with a March 14th court date in Humboldt. Charged in the Humboldt General Sessions Court with promotion of meth manufacturing

and manufacturing schedule II meth is:Sidney Blake Lee, 24, of 19 Brazil Schoolhouse Road, Trenton. He is held in the Complex under $10,000 with a February 15th court date in Humboldt.Charged in the Humboldt General Sessions Court with promotion of meth manufacturing and possession of drug paraphernalia is:Carrie Sansing, 37, of 1344 Dungan Street, Humboldt. She was processed at the Complex and released under $5,000 bond with a February 15th court date in Humboldt.Charged in the Humboldt General Sessions Court with promotion of meth manufacturing is:Thomas D. Forrest, 54, of 47 McRee Schoolhouse Road, Trenton. He was processed at the Complex and released under $7,500 bond with a February 15th court date in Humboldt.

“These arrests are good examples of our resources responding to a criminal situation. It is very important for the community and law enforcement to keep the pressure on drug dealers. We will continue to seek out and prosecute those who chose to threaten our communities by possessing or manufacturing illegal drugs,” said Gibson County Sheriff Chuck Arnold.

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The Farmers & Merchants Bank breakson the first floor and the cash safe, which has stored the Bank’s money for as long as anyone remembers, will be displayed in the lobby. The safe has the words “1904 Grand Prize World’s Fair” imprinted on it and the Bank is interested in learning more about how and when it was procured if anyone in the community has this information.

This project will also include making major improvements to the block-long sidewalk along Main Street. A pattern of stamped concrete and brick pavers will be utilized in the sidewalk and eight decorative bronze lampposts will provide street lighting. The Bank is hoping that this contribution to the City will serve as matching funds required to help secure grants from the government

for future downtown improvement projects.

A 1945 article from the Tri-City Reporter regarding the 50th anniversary of The Farmers & Merchants Bank stated, “On April 9, 1895 this institution was chartered, and first opened its doors for business April 17, 1895. During the following years, through lean times and prosperous times, this bank has steadily grown and prospered with the community. We are proud of our record and we are grateful to our friends who have made our success possible.” Thanks to the continued support of this community, as of today, the bank has been in operation over 116 years and has approximately $100 million in assets with branches in Dyer, Trenton and Humboldt.

Design Build Concepts,

LLC, (DBC) of Norcross, Georgia was selected to provide both the design and construction management.

DBC is a 36-year old firm that specializes in bank construction. The on-site project manager will

work in the community to secure bids from local sub-contractors and suppliers.

For more information,

please contact Mr. Joel Reynolds, President at The Farmers & Merchants Bank.

of this historic weather pattern that we have been in for the last few years,” said Graves.

“One of our goals at Gibson Co. Emergency Management Agency is to encourage our citizens to be aware of any approaching weather systems that can bring threats to life and property, and the proper steps to take in the event of one of these storms moving into the area,” Graves added.

“With the new technology that the National Weather Service has now, our time frames for warnings have increased. But we still need to be aware of our circumstances and realize that dangerous storms can develop very rapidly and can still catch forecasters by surprise with how quickly

severe storms can form.” Drill Day Feb. 22Severe weather “Drill

Day” for schools, factories, businesses, hospitals, and other places in the county where large numbers of people are located will be Wednesday, Feb. 22. Letters have been mailed encouraging organizations to participate.

“As we all know, the spring time brings inclement weather to our area,” said Mr. Graves. “In preparing for this possibility we would like to encourage industries, schools, long term care facilities, hospitals, and other organizations to participate in a severe weather drill sometime during the week of Feb. 20-24, preferably on Drill Day, Wed. Feb. 22.”

Emergency Management hopes to gather information

within Gibson Co. about preparedness levels of local facilities. “We would like for everyone that conducts a drill to contact us and let us know,” said Graves. “The state of Tennessee is going to try to set a new record of facilities that participate in this week.”

Storm Spotters in Milan

On March 6, Bro. Eddie Holmes, a meteorologist, and the National Weather service will conduct a Storm Spotters course at North Side Baptist Church in Milan. It will be open to the public.

“This class will help to educate the general public in what to look for when storms start to form and move our way,” said Graves. “We will be making further announcements as that time approaches.”

Emergency and Legal Leave, 5.302 Sick Leave, and 5.310 Vacations and Holidays.

Most of the changes involved language in the policies, which referred to non-certified employees as contract employees or made provisions for contracts for non-certified employees.

The board also had to make changes to policies involving tenure, including 5.2010 Separation Practices for Non-Tenured Teachers. The state legislature changed the deadline for notifying non-tenured teachers who will not be rehired for the next academic year from May 15 to June 15.

“That is the date that we have to let them know,” Pruett said. “We don’t want to put any of our teachers in a bind. We want to be fair to them also. We’ll let them know in plenty of time if they need to get another job.”

Pruett said new evaluations the state requires for teachers may determine when a school district can inform non-tenured teachers of hiring decisions because some of evaluation data “won’t come in until later.” He told the board the district will try to

SWORN IN - Gibson County school board chair Sara Meals swore in new member Bruce Pate, who is filling the vacancy left by the late Pam Flowers to represent District 2 (Rutherford). Pate served on the board previously.

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VOTE “FOR” THE LOCAL OPTION SALES

TAX REFERENDUM Why vote “FOR” the referendum to increase the Local Option Sales Tax Rate in Gibson

County from 2.25% to 2.75%? • “Redistributes” the Local Sales Option Sales Tax Dollars collected in Humboldt,

Milan, and Trenton back to Gibson County Special School District (Estimate of $350,000 per year). Citizens in the affected areas spend the majority of their disposable income in Humboldt, Milan, and Trenton since the majority of the retail businesses (Wal-Mart, Lowes), restaurants, and service establishments are located there. These cities already have the 2.75% local option sales tax rate.

• Provides funds for our students’ education.

• “MINIMIZES” the need for Property Tax Increases

• This is equivalent to a $.13 (cents) per $100 of assessed property value for Gibson County Special School residents.

• Increases City Revenue for Bradford, Dyer, Gibson, Rutherford, and Yorkville.

• Increases County Revenue.

• By voting “FOR” the referendum to increase the Gibson County Local Option Sales Tax Rate from 2.25% to 2.75% and it passes, the whole amount of 2.75% will then be distributed per T.C.A. Code 67-6-712, 50% (1/2) to school districts, and 50% (1/2) to point of sale (city or county).

• For additional information visit the Gibson County Special School District website at www.gcssd.org <http://www.gcssd.org> and click on “Local Option Sales Tax” located under “News” and listen to a “Narrated Presentation” or contact Terry Cunningham at (731) 692-3803

EARLY VOTING IS FEBRUARY 15 – 28 AND ELECTION DAY IS MARCH 6

YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT!!

inform non-tenured teachers of their employment status by the time school dismisses for summer.

The board also made changes to policy 5.202 Separation Practices for Non-Certified Employees, allowing pre-termination hearings only if the employee requests one.

Coins for KidsThe Gibson County School

District will participate in the annual Gibson County Imagination Library coin drive. Last year schools in the system raised $2500 for the group, which supplies age-appropriate books for Gibson County children ages 0-5. Pruett said the past three years, Bradford Elementary School has raised the most money for Imagination Library. He planned to issue a

challenge to GCSD students to end that trend.

Prior to the meeting, school board chair Sara Meals swore

in new board member Bruce Pate, who takes over for the late Pam Flowers to represent District 2 (Rutherford).

The Gibson County Imagination Library would like to recognize and say thank you to three local businesses that have been wonderful supporters for many years! Duncan’s Pharmacy, Food Rite in Dyer and Gibson County School District were all presented with certificates of appreciation by Nancy Wallace, Imagination Library committee member. Their donations fund books for 237 children in Gibson County, between the ages of birth to five years, a book a month for a year!

DUNCAN’S PHARMACY - Kelly Weaver (left) accepts a certificate of appreciation from Nancy Wallace, Imagination Library committee member, presented to Duncan’s Pharmacy for their years of support for the Gibson County Imagination Library.

GIBSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT - GCSD Director of School Eddie Pruett (left) accepts a certificate of appreciation from Nancy Wallace, Imagination Library committee member, presented to the Gibson County School District for their years of support for the Gibson County Imagination Library.

DYER FOOD RITE - Joey Hays (left) accepts a certificate of appreciation from Nancy Wallace, Imagination Library committee member, presented to the Food Rite in Dyer for their years of support for the Gibson County Imagination Library.

Imagination Libray thanks supporters

ATTEND GROUNDBREAKING - Bank officials and employees of The Farmers & Merchants Bank attended the official groundbreaking ceremony held

Friday, February 10. Also attending were Mayor Sam Thompson, Dyer alderpersons and local business owners.

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Cindy Lamar and cousin, Myrna Parks of Hickman, Kentucky had such a wonderful time together last Monday getting caught up on all the personaland family news. The ladies enjoyed a light lunch together in the Lamar home as they whiled away the afternoon sharing with one another of the faithfulness of God and His many answers to their prayers. Both ladies were saddened for their visit to come to an end but were uplifted and elated to have had the afternoon together.

Riverwoods Church, Dyersburg was a busy place last Friday evening as couples dropped off their children for an evening of fun and games while they enjoyed their “Date Night”. Volunteers entertained and supervised the many youngsters giving their parents a carefree evening. Former Kentonian, Brandon Norton is pastor.

Food for Thought: Open me up and look inside,

help me let go of what I’d rather hide. Help me become what you want me to be, to bring youglory so that others see Thee.

Include on your prayer list this week: Regina Miller, Gabby Mathiason, Terry Sweat, Paul Lee Williams, David Stephenson, Liam Sims, Jesse and Elaine Davidson, Bobby and Carol Primrose, Jimmy Simmons, Doris and Sam Weatherly, Virginia and Elmer Williams,Sally Copeland, Eurby Sanders, Gwen Rickards, Vickie Robinson, Pee Wee Wyrick, Francis Plunkett, Easton Hopper, and Henry and Cathy Herane. We welcome Tommie Eddlemon back to Kenton. He is a Kentonian who moved away for some time but has now returned to our fair city. He resides on Woodlawn Street.

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Did you all enjoy the sunshine this past weekend because I don’t think it is supposed to last? As I write this piece, there are winter advisory warnings flashing across the television screen. I know all the school kids are praying for snow so school will be cancelled. Now just what was it that the “groundhog” predicted last week?

Chelsea Joyce told us an interesting account of her travels on the “Oregon Trail” in her younger years. Now it seems that particular trail goes right across the Joyce farm and has been traveled over the years by many a

friend and family member and of course, the family pony. One day the pony tired of the “game” and bolted and beat a path for home with a parade of people in hot pursuit. Chelsea advised the children to stay on the path that leads home just like the pony. Of course, the right path for us will lead straight to heaven if we will follow the directions that the Bible provides.

Bro. Chris brought a powerful message on the need for repentance of sin in the lives of believers. His text was from 2 Samuel 12 where the prophet Nathan confronted King David with his sin. We learned that if we are unwilling to admit to our sin on our own, then God may see to it our sin is exposed in a more public manner. God is interested in restoration, but He will not let sin go unexposed or unpunished forever. Galatians 6:7 reminds us that God will not be mocked and we will eventually reap what we sow.

The evening message dealt with the topic of truth. We looked particularly at John 14:6, where Jesus declared, “I am the way, the truth and the life and no one comes to the father except through me.” This is Bro. Don’s favorite Scripture and we have it written boldly on a wall in our home. I guess it is what we would call our “life” verse.

Our youth will have a lock in on Friday night. All sorts of activities are planned and I know they will have a great time. On Sunday you are invited to attend a concert and testimony time provided by Saul2Paul at 6 p.m.

Also, this week is our continuing GriefShare ministry on Tuesday. Happy birthday to Chelsea Joyce and Drayden Blackburn. Also Mike and Julia Cardwell are celebrating their anniversary. Let’s all celebrate being a child of God this week and I’ll see you in church on Sunday.

We had a great day of worship together on Sunday. We also hosted the Gibson County Singing in the afternoon. Several from neighboring congregations were in attendance with about then men leading us in songs of praise to God. We are happy to say that Virginia Smith is now home and doing well, recovering from knee surgery. Barbara Wiley was not able to be at services because of severe pain. James White remains in the Trenton Nursing Home. Billie Paschall is in the Dyer Nursing Home. Please keep these in your prayers. I urge you to get your Bibles and look up the scriptures as you read.

Have you ever realized the power of influence? Influence is that or spiritual force, power or capacity by which we have an EFFECT upon a person, condition, or development. Jesus presents this moral force – (influence), under several metaphors. He says that Christians are the “salt of the earth” and the light of the world.” (Matthew 5:13-16) The apostle Paul uses another metaphor with reference to influence. Paul says, “We are epistles of Christ.” (2 Corinthians 3-2-3) An epistle is simply a letter that says certain things. Paul wrote letters (epistles) to the church meeting in different places. Epistles (letters) may have different purposes. Let us examine a few of these…

Epistles are read, with the reader being influence. Just as people will read letters, so will they read us. One of the greatest ways that we can win souls to Christ is by our lives – people read us like an open book. Epistles are written for the good of others. Christ lived for the good of others. “For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through His poverty might be rich.” (2 Corinthians 8:9) The scripture teaches that we are to do good to everyone, especially to those of the household of faith. Epistles convey the

expression of their author. As epistles of Christ, we are to give an expression of Christ to the world. We are to have the “mind” of Christ. (Philippians 2:5)We are to have Christ “living” in us. (Galatians 2:20) We are to magnify Christ in our lives. (Philippians 1:20) Our lives are to be “transformed” into the image of Christ. (2 Corinthians 3:18) So, to see a “true” Christian is to see Christ. Question to ask: “Can others see Christ in me, my speech, and my dress, in what I do, in my attitude, and in where I go? What impression of Christ do others get by reading our epistle of life? Epistles bear the signature of their author. As epistles of Christ we wear His name. “The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch.” (Acts 11:26) in the New Testaments, our Lord’s disciples were called by Christ’s name Christian.

Epistles should be written so they can be easily read. As our Lord’s epistles, people should be able to easily tell that we are his disciples. (Acts 4:13) Christians are to be “different” from the world. (Romans 12:2) Suppose that you worked side by side with someone for many years and another tells that that you were a member of the Lord’s church and they remark, ”Why, if you hadn’t told me I would never have known they were Christians by the way they live (epistle.) Some epistles do not contain much As an epistle of Christ, we are to lead a full and abundant life, seeking to exert as great an influence for the glory of Christ as possible. Christ certainly lived an abundant life, as he went about being good. (Acts 10:38) And finally, epistles may become “blotted.” The “blot” will be the first thing seen. The Christian has been washed white in the blood of Jesus. (Revelation 1:5) But, sin and the world will spot; blot and blemish (James 1:27) are you an epistle of Christ today? Can people see Christ living in you?

When you think winter is gone, it comes back and gets your attention for a couple of days.

It was cold in parts of the church Sunday morning, but we all got through it.

Sue Ellen Moore sang a melody of “Jesus Loves Me,” and “Oh, How He Loves You and Me,” for the special.

Bro. Jason’s message was from Nehemiah 4:1-16.

There was a good turnout for the Valentine’s Banquet Sunday night.

After the meal, four couples played the “Newlywed Game.” We found out regardless if you have been married for years or a few

weeks, when someone asks us questions about our mate, sometimes we give the wrong answer!

There will be a luncheon after the morning service February 26, with all donations going to Birth Choice Ministries in Trenton.

There is a mission trip to East Tennessee the first of June, and one to Joplin, MO the last of July.

There is still rebuilding going on in both places from last year’s storms.

There is only one birthday this week: Vickie Isbell.

Until next week, God bless.

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We had a wonderful service at St. Paul Sunday morning beginning with Sunday school. Rev. Michelle Skinner delivered the message, her topic, “Which Spirit Do You Have?” was found in 1 John 4:1-6. The male chorus provided the music. Stacy Pitts was the proud worship leader. We thank God Rev. Pounds and the Philippine mission team made it back home safely. We were also glad to have Rev. and Mrs. Pounds back in service with us, although Rev. Pounds was not feeling his best. We thank Sandra Albea and Alice Belmont of Badget Chapel, Rutherford for worshipping with us. We always welcome our visitors.

Cathy Bailey and John Mitchell underwent knee surgery at Madison County General Hospital in Jackson Wednesday. Rosie Mitchell, Leigh Ann and Mitchell Simpson, Stacy and Marshall were with Bro. Mitchell. Mary

Warren, Laquesa Barnes, Joyce Walker and I were with Cathy. They both are doing well. They both had many visitors from family members and friends.

Mary Warren and I were Union City Thursday on business and ate lunch in Lapenta’s. I drove Harriette Alford to her doctor’s appointment in Union City Friday afternoon.

Those having birthdays this week are: Cameron Flowers, Vanessa Alexander, Alanjador Pounds, and Rev. Willie Pounds; we hope they all have a happy birthday. Minister Timothy and Tammy White’s wedding anniversary is February 15.

On your prayer list for this week should be the following: John Mitchell, William Edmonds, L.M. Bardwell, Rev. Henry Banks, and John Mays. Josie Johnson, Cathy Bailey, Mary L. Mays, Martha Simpson, Rosie Allen, and Willie B. Warren.

God bless and have a good week.

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Bro. Jerry Legg, president of the Golden Agers, led them to the throne of

Grace as he requested God’s blessings for the food that fed well the 23 members who met in the Dyer FBC fellowship area February 8. The group included Shawna Phillips, daughter of Larry London and granddaughter of Geneva Ward and Bob “The Builder” Barron, who stopped by in his full day of projects for others, just long enough to hear Bro. DeWayne’s devotional.

Hearts were saddened as Bro. DeWayne led prayer for the families of Georgia Gladhill and Raymond Blackburn and continuing prayer for the family of Janet Thompson, who passed from this life January 12. Their joy in heaven is great, but we miss their earthly presence so much. And we have so many sick friends and family at this time for which we also prayed for healing. These included Angie Bates, Rita Hicks, Sylvia Fisher, Bill Glover, Cheryl ad Rick McCormick, Tommy McKnight, Christine

Blackburn, Sheryl Barnett, mother of our own Michael Barnett, and daughter of Bro. DeWayne and Tesha, Madelyn Goodgine, who has been sick at home for a couple of days.

Shirley Shull with Anne Thompson’s piano accompaniment, led everyone in singing two beautiful songs, “He Keeps Me Singing,” and “Whosoever Surely Meaneth Me.”

Bro. Goodgine brought the devotional of the morning from Psalm 62. He gave us listeners “Seven Steps for Trusting Jesus to help Seniors Grow Older.” These included: 1) Wait expectantly on the Lord, 2) Cling to that which does not change, 3) Have faith that will not let worry dominate your life, 4) Trust in Him in all circumstances and at all times, 5) Pour out your heart to God in complete openness, 6) don’t let money or the lack of it ruin your old age, and 7) Don’t quit, but keep working for rewards in Heaven.

On December 4, 2011, SPC Candace Churchwell, was promoted to the rate of E-5 – Sergeant. She celebrated her promotion with her family and fellow comrades at the 230th signal detachment in Alamo.

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Well, here we are just waiting on snow. I sure hope it’s just snow and not nasty freezing rain. We had several out Sunday due to sickness and some traveling but we still managed to have a good crowd. Everybody found their warm clothes due to the really cold temps, but it was warm inside and a good place to be on Sunday morning. Worship began with Jo and Tina playing a favorite, “As The Deer,” for quiet time and call to worship was, “Jesus, Something About That Name.” Our guest speaker was Joey Hayes representing our local Gideon camp. He shared about the work of this amazing organization of businessmen dedicated to getting the Word of God to as many people around the world as possible. He used scriptures from Hebrews 13 and 2 Corinthians 5 as well as other selections. Thanks Joey for making it real for us. A generous offering was taken and presented to the Gideons to help in this

effort.Bro. James preached

Sunday night from 1 Corinthians 1:24-31 on, “What Are We Standing For.”

Sarah Lowrance had the brightest smile gracing her sweet face as she was going to the airport in Memphis immediately after church to pick up her hero. Brock arrived from his assignment in Kuwait and we are so grateful to God for protecting him while serving our country. Welcome home Brock and by the way, you are our hero too.

Ricky and Janice Littleton are on the other side of the country at a meeting concerning communication and media business. We missed you but are hoping you are having a great time in San Diego.

Sympathy is extended to the family of Jason Young. He was an uncle to all the Greene cousins who live in our area and they gathered at the funeral

Our Sunday school hour began with everyone singing the hymn “Leaning On the Everlasting Arms.”

Stephen Fields opened us in prayer. William McDonald opened the adult Sunday school class in prayer. Christy Skelton taught us our lesson ‘Be Honest and Fair’ from Deuteronomy 16-25. God’s people are to treat one another honestly and fairly.

Diane Hamlin closed us in prayer.

Our Sunday morning worship hour began with Elaine Fields playing the piano and Mike Fields leading the church choir as they sang “Holy, Holy, Holy.”

Our opening hymn “The Old Rugged Cross.” Mike Fields opened us in prayer. Rejoice in the Lord always.

Bro. Steve welcomed everyone and made many

announcements. We had several praise reports. Stephen Fields shared his Sunday school testimony with us and told us why its important to be a part of Sunday school.

Bro. Steve blessed us with our special music as he sang “The Way That He Loves.”

Bro. Steve’s morning message was about Love from Romans 8:31-38. Nothing Can Separate Us from God’s Love. It was a great day to be in the Lords house as we ended the worship hour with another amazing Sunday. It was a blessing to be a witness to the baptism of Zane White and Steve and Gara Hefner. We welcome them to the Keely Mill Church Family. We thank the Lord for all the visitors we had on Sunday.

Our Sunday night worship hour began with the hymn “Follow On.” Bro. John

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When we dispel the confusion and bring in order, then we will discern the right way, the right path, and make more right decisions. The more right decisions, the more peace will emerge. The more order we bring, the more disorder we dispel. The more order we bring, the more disorder we reveal to ourselves.

“But God has revealed them to us through his spirit. For the spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God. For what man knows the things of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so no one knows the things of God except the spirit of God. Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit who is from God, that we might know the things

that have been freely given to us by God. These things we also speak, not in words which man’s wisdom teaches, but which the Holy Spirit teaches, comparing spiritual things with spiritual. But the natural man does not receive the things of the spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him. Nor can he know them because they are spiritually discerned.” (I Corinthians 2:10-14)

The vote is in. We must be saved first. By becoming a Christian, we will be able to discern God’s holy word because we’ve been born again, born of spirit. We can heed the words of those who study the word with the mind of Christ. (2 Timothy 2:15, I Corinthians 2:16)

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Promises was from Luke 6:37-38. Mike Fields dismissed services in prayer as the hymn “Jesus Is Calling” was sung. Last Sunday was Show Your Heart Sunday and our heartbeat was in Ministry.

Everyone celebrated Valentines by wearing something red. Several enjoyed a Mother’s and Daughter’s Banquet that was held in the fellowship hall on Saturday night with guest speaker Carolyn Doughten from Union City and special music from Connie Tittle from Troy. We wish Kay Fields a “Happy Birthday.”

Read your Bibles and be people of prayer this week. Check us out on facebook Keely Mill Baptist Church or join us for worship Sunday’s 11:00.

DAR GOOD CITIZENS - Peabody High School senior Courtney Ballentine (left) and Gibson County High School senior Audrey Todd (right) are winners of the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship awards for the school year 2011-12. Sponsored by the Elizabeth Marshall-Martin Chapter, Trenton, the awards recognize dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. Ballentine is the daughter of Brad and Kerri Ballentine of Trenton. Todd is the daughter of Don and Kim Todd of Dyer. Sylvia DePriest Markham, a member of the local chapter, presents the awards.

I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”

Nicodemus said to him, “How can a man be born when he is old.” Can he enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born?

Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the spirit is spirit.” (John 3:3-6)

We were born of God, born from above, born again. We are children of God. We didn’t and cannot get there by or through our parents. We will get to heaven only through the precious and perfect blood of God’s son Jesus. Only Jesus could pay the price for us to have his unspeakable gift of love.

home in Union City to pay their respects and visit with family members.

Britny Fletcher enjoyed opening all the pretty and useful things that were brought to her shower for the new baby that is due to arrive sometime in late March. A good number of ladies attended. The Griggs girls did such a good job of decorating using lots of pink as this little one is a girl. Congratulations Britny and also Barbara as they await this blessing.

If you did not see the movie “Courageous” when it was in the theaters, you are welcome to come to Bethpage Sunday evening Feb 26 at 5:00 PM. We will be showing that film and even if you saw it and want to see it again, you are welcome to come to Bethpage for another showing. It is a powerful story.

Thought for the week: Decisions can take you out of God’s will, but never out of His reach.

This is the day that the Lord has made! “Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4)

And rejoicing we did this Sunday! We began service with the song, “What a Gathering That Will Be,” led by Bro. Paul Davidson. Sister Treba Willis taught our young ladies about the importance of dressing modestly. This Biblical precept is such an important one to teach our young ladies with ”skinsationalism” being force-fed to them in today’s popular culture. Sister Shirley Griggs handled our eight and under with finesse and grace as usual.

Brother Sherman Griggs taught the adult Sunday school class on “Love: The More Excellent Gift.” The scripture reference was 1 John 4:7-12. Verses 7-12. Verses 7 & 8 say, “Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and everyone that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. He that loveth not, knoweth not God; for God is love.” If we take the word of God literally as we should, this is a very simple concept. Love is a fruit of the spirit. Not only is it a fruit of the spirit, it is the first of the many fruits that the apostle Paul lists in Galatians 5:22. Simply put, we cannot call ourselves Christians by saying that we love God

and just going to church on Sunday and filling a spot in a pew.

Love is an action word. If we’ve been going to church and have known the Lord and yet are unable to see love at work in our lives, we need to seek God’s face and be open to His rebuke and correction in our lives. We love our houses, cars, designer clothes, jewelry, cell phones, and all other sorts of modern amenities that we will gladly wake up each day before daylight without fail and work until the sun goes down to pay for these things. But will we rise up before dawn with the same daily dedication and meet God in prayer and go to His Word, seeking his face with the same ambitious resolve that we have for our jobs?

God knew this would be a problem – He is all knowing from infinity to infinity. That’s why He also tells very clearly in 1st John 2:15 to “love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in Him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life is not of the Father but is of the world.”

After Sunday school, the Spirit moved upon our congregation and led us into an extended time of praise and worship. Come and be

a part of what the Lord is doing at Faith Tabernacle! Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m. and Sundays at 1:00 p.m. at 27 New Bethlehem Rd., Dyer, just outside the city limits.

Remember our soldiers, both those who’ve fallen and those still fighting and their families. Pray the chains of addiction begin to fall off of those who are in bondage. Pray for our leaders and revival in our hearts, our homes, and our land.

And when God asks you to step out of your comfort zone, do it – and wear a glorious pair of shoes!

God bless!

Apostolic Faith Tabernacle Church By Amy Davidson

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Luke Flowers Day, 5K Run/Walk on April 21. Balloon Release will be at 8:30 a.m. with the race beginning at 9:00 a.m. There will be more things for the day, and we will inform everyone when the final plans are made. We are taking sponsors if anyone is interested in supporting this effort. We already have some sponsors, but there is always room for more. The names of the sponsors will be listed on the back of our shirts. The first 50 to register to run will be given a t-shirt. Contact Pam Grady at [email protected]

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We had a wonderful service at St. Paul Sunday morning beginning with Sunday school. Rev. Michelle Skinner delivered the message, her topic, “Which Spirit Do You Have?” was found in 1 John 4:1-6. The male chorus provided the music. Stacy Pitts was the proud worship leader. We thank God Rev.

Pounds and the Philippine mission team made it back home safely. We were also glad to have Rev. and Mrs. Pounds back in service with us, although Rev. Pounds was not feeling his best. We thank Sandra Albea and Alice Belmont of Badget Chapel, Rutherford for worshipping with us. We always welcome our visitors.

Cathy Bailey and John Mitchell underwent knee surgery at Madison County General Hospital in Jackson Wednesday. Rosie Mitchell, Leigh Ann and Mitchell Simpson, Stacy and Marshall were with Bro. Mitchell. Mary Warren, Laquesa Barnes, Joyce Walker and I were with Cathy. They both are doing well. They both had many visitors from family members and friends.

Mary Warren and I were Union City Thursday on business and ate lunch in Lapenta’s. I drove Harriette Alford to her doctor’s appointment in Union City Friday afternoon.

Those having birthdays this week are: Cameron Flowers, Vanessa Alexander, Alanjador Pounds, and Rev. Willie Pounds; we hope they all have a happy birthday. Minister Timothy and Tammy White’s wedding anniversary is February 15.

On your prayer list for this week should be the following: John Mitchell, William Edmonds, L.M. Bardwell, Rev. Henry Banks, and John Mays. Josie Johnson, Cathy Bailey, Mary L. Mays, Martha Simpson, Rosie Allen, and Willie B. Warren.

God bless and have a good week.

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The Dyer Cumberland Presbyterian Church Relay for Life team is sponsoring an Italian Beef Sack Lunch on Thursday, February 16th for $10.00. You will get Italian Beef on a hoagie roll, chips, drink, and dessert. We will deliver to you. To place your order, call 692-2767 or 692-3183 and help support the fight against cancer.

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have the regular February meeting on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at the Trenton Teapot Room at 6:30 PM. We are saluting Black History Month with music and history with invited guests. In addition, our guest speaker will be Gibson County Fair President, Will Lowery. All Gibson County residents are invited to fellowship with our Party. Members are especially invited to come and make plans for the 2012 election. Betty Poteet, Chair and Janie Albright, Secretary

CONCERT FEB. 18 TO BENEFIT VICTIMS OF CHILD ABUSE

Heather Paige, the musical Artist of the Month for February 2012 at Jackson area radio station Froggy 104.1 will perform a benefit concert at Milan Middle School at 4040 Middle Rd. Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. to help victims of child abuse. Members of the Destination Imagination Team Child Aid from Milan Middle School are sponsoring the concert event. Proceeds will go to the Exchange Club Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse in Jackson and Gibson County. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students 13-and-under. For more info or to reserve tickets please email: [email protected]

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at the Spring Hill Gymnasium on February 25, 2012. The fun begins at 10 a.m. and will be over at 12 p.m. The event will benefit Spring Hill PTO and the eighth grade class. Childcare will be provided and door prizes will be given away. Thank you for your support!!

GIBSON COUNTY VOLUNTEERS PLANNING IN ADVANCE OF DISASTER

The meeting of the Gibson County Volunteers Planning in Advance of Disaster will meet Tuesday, February 21, at 6 p.m. at the Gibson County Emergency Management Agency at 1246 Manufacturers Row, Trenton. All interested individuals, churches and community organizations are invited to participate in planning a volunteer response in the event of disaster in Gibson County. For more information contact Judy Pugh at [email protected] or 731-988-6207.

YORKVILLE CHURCH OF CHRIST GOSPEL MEETING

You are invited to a Gospel meeting at the Yorkville Church of Christ on February 19-22, 2012. The speaker will be Randy Kea. There will be different activities throughout the day.

LADIES’ DAY 2012 YORKVILLE CHURCH OF CHRIST

Debbie Kea will be the speaker at the Yorkville Ladies’ Day, held from 8:30 a.m. –11:30 a.m. on February 18. A light breakfast will be served starting at 8:30 a.m. A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. Proverbs 23:11

THE SINGING BELIEVERSA Farewell Celebration

February 19, 2012 at 1:30Calvary Baptist Church

on 105 0.3 miles out of RutherfordFor more information call

(731) 692-3744 or (731) 665-6768

Project Safe Childhood: How 2B Safe Online

GCHS offers internet safety training program

and IRL (In Real Life)is an important family training program to be heldFebruary 16, at the high school.

Deb Ireland, Assistant United States Attorney will be at Gibson County High School on Thursday, February 16, to present vital information to families concerning the protection of our children from crimes involving technology.

Ireland is currently in the US Attorney’s Office in the Western District of Tennessee, assigned to prosecuting crimes against children that involve the use of technology and/or the Internet. Part of her job is community education, in an effort to prevent more children/families from being victimized. Most of her career has focused on prosecuting child abuse/sexual assault/domestic violence.

All families in the Gibson County School District are encouraged to attend this very important training, which will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the GCHS Theater. Topics covered include cyberbullying, social networking, Internet safety and privacy issues, and tips for parents on keeping their families safe.

Unity Ministries By Kasey Harris

If you have an interesting hobby or story idea Call The Tri-City Reporter at 692-3506

The Tri-City Reporter, Thursday, Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Page 7

Bragging Rights!Bragging Rights!

Audrey Caroline Little, 2, daughter of Matt and Jennifer Little. Grandparents are Wayne and JoAnn Tosh.

Jolee Morgan, 6, daughter of Michael and Rene Morgan. Grandparents are Jerry Robinson and Danny and Linda Morgan.

Anna Michaela Chapman, 2, daughter of Julia and Brett Chapman. Grandparents are Bobby and Anna Selph and Peggy and John Bell.

Benjamin Owen Pitcher, 7 months, son of Steve and Allison Pitcher. Grandparents are Danny and Beverly Dunn and Rick and Barbara Pitcher. Great grandmothers are Shirley Dunn and Thedis Abernathy.

Pierce and Peyton Holt, 14, twin sons, and Cara Beth Holt, 16, daughter of Gary and Carol Holt of Dyer. Grandparents are Jerry and Helen Holt of Bradford.

Jake Howell, 15, son of Jim and Melanie Howell of Issaquah, WA. Grandparents are Helen and Jerry Holt of Bradford.

Jonathan, Rachel and Joshua Brewer, children of Melodi and Phillip Brewer. Grandmother is Alice Brewer Ernest.

David, Elise, Kaylee and Luke Brewer, children of Cherie and Randal Brewer. Grandmother is Alice Brewer Ernest.

Matt Howell, 18, son of Jim and Melanie Howell of Issaquah, WA. Grandparents are Helen and Jerry Holt of Bradford.

Sara Howell, 12, daughter of Jim and Melanie Howell of Issaquah, WA. Grandparents are Helen and Jerry Holt of Bradford.

Donovan Howell, 7, son of David and Renee Howell of Rensselaer, NY. Grandparents are Helen and Jerry Holt of Bradford.

Jordan Howell, 9, daughter of David and Renee Howell of Rensselaer, NY. Grandparents are Helen and Jerry Holt of Bradford.

Autumn Lyell, 14, daughter of Jason and Jennifer Lyell of Groton, CT. Grandparents are Helen and Jerry Holt of Bradford.

Brayden Lyell, 10, son of Jason and Jennifer Lyell of Groton, CT. Grandparents are Helen and Jerry Holt of Bradford.

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Unity Ministries met for their regular monthly meeting on Monday, February 13 at FBC Rutherford.

Plans are being finalized for the 2nd Annual Unity Ministries Song Fest Benefit Singing to be held Sunday, April 22 at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Rutherford.

The singing will feature The Joylanders, and other local choirs and groups. Please make plans to worship with us on this night. A love offering will be taken to benefit Unity Ministries local missions.

We are also planning a Benefit Bike Run in the spring, as well as a Softball Tournament this fall.

A few past events that we have hosted are: Tent Revival, Annual David Partee Memorial BBQ, Annual 5K Run, Softball Tournament, and community Thanksgiving meals.

Some ways you can help the ministry are: Pray for the ministry, give financially, volunteer your time and services, tell others about us, invite a speaker to your church or organization, and notify the ministry when a need arises.

We are a Christian organization of people who recognize the responsibility of the church to be the hands, feet, and heart of Jesus. We have been able to provide a variety of assistance in the Gibson Co. area, and even built a home debt free for a

family in need.Donations to the ministry

can be made at Regions Bank in Rutherford. We also accept memorials and honorary donations.

For more information about the ministry, contact E.L. Albea, Bett Jewell, Barbara White, Dana Penn, or Kasey Harris.

We meet on the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Rutherford. We invite you to come to our next meeting, and see what our ministry is about.

Aaron Denbow, 8, son of Leslie and Keith Huggins and Shay Denbow, and Braden Ciaramitaro, 10 son of Leslie and Keith Huggins and Josh Ciaramitaro. Grandparents are Danny and Cindy East, Mike and Donna Ciaramitaro, and Lola Denbow.

Dylan Huggins, six months, son of Leslie and Keith Huggins of Bolivar. Grandparents are Danny and Cindy East and Debbie Huggins.

Colten Higdon, 3, son of Mindy East and Brandon Higdon.Grandparents are Danny and Cindy East and Kenny Higdon.


Sports & EducationLady Pioneers swat Lady Hornets in overtime

Organizational Meeting Wednesday, Feb. 8

8 pm Dyer VFW

Signups Sunday Feb 12th and Feb 19th

2:00 pm to 4:00 pmDyer VFW

$35 first child/$25 each additional child

Dyer SummerBaseball and Softball

Signups

KENTON SUMMER

RECREATION T-Ball, Baseball & Girls Softball

Sign-UpsSun. Feb. 12th

Sun. Feb 19th

Sun. Feb, 26th

2-4 p.m. at Kenton Ball Park

Ages 4-12

RUTHERFORD BASEBALL

ASSOCIATION SIGN-UPSSat. Feb. 18th

& Sat. Feb. 25th10:00 - 12:00All age groups

T-BALL-BABE RUTH & SOFTBALL

$25 for one child$20 for siblings

Woodmen of the World Building at Rutherford Park

BY LORI CATHEYGibson County Lady

Pioneers started off sluggish Friday night against the South Gibson Lady Hornets. The two teams swapped baskets back and forth in the first quarter. Lady Pioneer Chelsea Joyce stole the ball at half-court and ran the floor for an easy lay-up to start the game. Joyce scored all 6 points for Gibson County in the first quarter.

BY LORI CATHEYThe Pioneers improved

their season record to 11-17 this past week with a 60-42 win over South Gibson County.

The Pioneers scored first with a drive to the basket from Colton Marcle.

The Hornets were held scoreless by Gibson County’s defense for over 4 minutes.

Pioneer La’Darius Osler, with a offensive rebound under the basket, was fouled and converted a 3-point play to give Gibson County a 13-0 lead with 3:44 left in the quarter.

HIGH SCORER AGAINST LADY HORNETS - GC Junior #10 Jasmine Whittemore steals the ball from South Gibson’s #14 Ashlyn Hardee. Whittemore was the leading scorer with 11 points and had 7 steals. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

SURROUNDED BY HORNETS - Lady Pioneer Courtney Haynes is surrounded by the Lady Hornets as she looks for an open teammate. Haynes had 10 points in the 38-37 victory over South Gibson. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

UP AND OVER - Senior Mitchell Simpson shoots over a South Gibson defender for 1 of his two 3-pointers in the game. Simpson had 12 points and 4 rebounds. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

TO THE BASKET - Gibson County’s Joe Lee drives to the basket in the 60 to 42 win over South Gibson County Friday night. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

The Lady Pioneers were tied 6 all going into the second quarter. Lady Pioneer Jasmine Whittemore opened the second quarter by scoring with a 3-pointer from the left corner and GC’s Sarah Beth Mullins with a turnaround jump-shot finished the scoring for the Lady Pioneers to give them a 15-11 lead at halftime.

Gibson County’s Courtney Haynes with two

3-pointers and Khadijah Alexander with a 3-pointer in the third quarter had Gibson County up 25-21 by the end of the quarter.

In the fourth quarter the two squads continued to battle it out on the court. With 3:40 left, Lady Hornet Selena Newbill hit a 3-foot jump shot to tie the game at 29 apiece.

Neither team was able to score for the remainder of

the game, sending it into overtime. South Gibson scored first in overtime and the Lady Hornets Hannah Cook hit a 3-pointer from the left wing to give South Gibson County a 34-31 lead with 1:50 left. But, 20 seconds later Lady Pioneer Jasmine Whittemore hit a deep 3-pointer to tie the game 34-34. GC junior Whittemore came up with a steal and a basket with

50 seconds left to make it 36-34 advantage Gibson County.

The Lady Hornets were forced to foul and Lady Pioneer senior leader Courtney Haynes knocked down both free-throw attempts, which gave Gibson County a 38-35 lead with 21 seconds left.

With time running out South Gibson’s Deshing Donald hit a jump shot for

the final points. Gibson County defeated South Gibson County 38-37.

J a s m i n e Whittemore finished with 11 points and 7 steals, while Chelsea Joyce scored 10 points and 6 rebounds. Courtney Haynes chipped in 10 points with 4 steals. GC Khadijah Alexander had 5 points and 4 steals, and Sarah Beth Mullins added 2 points and 5 rebounds.

Pioneers defeat the South GC Hornets 60 - 42Pioneer Zack Eskew

stripped the ball from South Gibson and raced down court for a lay-up with 30 seconds remaining in the quarter to put Gibson County up 18-3.

In the second quarter, with the Hornet’s struggling offensively, the Pioneers hit back-to-back 3-pointers from Mitchell Simpson. GC went to the locker room holding a 34-16 advantage.

Gibson County came out in the third quarter and their shots weren’t following.Jercolby Milan made a 3-pointer from the left wing to make it 41-30 at the end

of the third quarter.In the last quarter, Gibson

County outscored South Gibson 20 to 11.

Pioneer Colby Marcle hit a long 3-pointer from the right corner to make it 60-42 for the final score.

In the game for Gibson County, La’Darius Osler had 20 points and 5 rebounds, Mitchell Simpson had 12 points and 4 rebounds, Zack Eskew added 9 points and 4 rebounds, Colby Marcle added 6 points, Jercolby Milan 5 points, Brannion Simpson 2 points and Houston Cunningham added 1 point.

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DYER SCHOOL JANUARY EAGLE DEFENDERS - Mrs. Becky’s 2nd Grade – Jalen Bailey, Jordan Baum, Mary Kinton, Jacob Pruett, and Andrea Ruark. Mrs. Jessica’s 3rd grade – Zeke Fulton, Carson King, and Jumeria LaRue. Mrs. Kim’s 5th Grade - Jon Austin Cunningham, and Hayley Stephenson.Corey Sweatt – 6th Grade, Will Carson – 6th Grade, Carleigh Travis – 6th Grade, Zaccheus Brooks – 8th Grade and Cynthia Smith - 8th Grade.

The University of Tennessee at Martin Office of Extended Campus and Online Studies will sponsor a course in handgun use, operation and safety for interested members of the community.

The course will be held from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on March 3, April 7 and May 12 on the UT Martin campus. The registration fee is $75.

The course will cover the use, operation and basic cleaning of a handgun.

The first four-hour block will be devoted to classroom instruction and the written exam.

The second four-hour block will include firing-range instruction and the

UT Martin to hold handgun carry class practical exam. Students must score a minimum of 70 percent on each exam to successfully complete the course.

Once the course is completed, students will have met the minimum requirements to apply for a handgun carry permit in the state of Tennessee. All students must be 21 years of age and have no felony convictions.

Students will need to bring their own handgun, 50 rounds of appropriate ammunition, pen or pencil, paper, and hearing and eye protection.

Terry Guthrie, state certified handgun instructor, will instruct the course.

To register for the course, contact ECOS at 731-881-7082 or register

OVERALL WINNER OF DYER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH - Carleigh Travis was the overall winner of the random drawing. She is pictured with Selene Barron from Farmers & Merchants Bank. Thank you to F&M Bank.

DYER SCHOOL JANUARY STUDENT OF THE MONTH - Bridge Kindergarten – Macayden Rodriguez, 1st Grade – Jordan King, 2nd Grade – Jonathan Mendez, 3rd Grade – Connor Travis, 4th Grade – Kim Cook, 5th Grade – Destinee McMullins, 6th Grade – Tori Sims, 7th Grade – Nathan Kirkpatrick, 8th Grade – Chay Poynor, Mrs. Denise’s Class – Dacey Goodlett. Thank you to Food Rite Pizza Pro for sponsoring this program.

Comm. No. 2554-11 00030.1 Advertisement for Bid

DOCUMENT 00030 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Bids are invited for Individual Trade (Bid) Packages for construction of an Addition to Medina Middle School located in Medina, Tennessee. Examine documents at Construction Manager’s Office or Designer’s Office. Obtain documents from Construction Manager as indicated below. Bidders bidding $25,000.00 or more must be licensed per state law. Five percent (5%) Bid Security will be required on all Labor and Material Bids and Labor Only Bids in excess of $25,000.00. Successful Bidders on these Bid Packages will be required to furnish Performance/ Payment Bonds. Bids will be received on the following Bid Packages: (For complete description of Bid Packages, see Section 00400 – Bid Packages) Grass Seeding Asphalt Paving Chain Link Fence Termite Control Concrete Precast Concrete Roof Planks Masonry Structural & Misc. Steel Expansion Joint Covers Rough Carpentry Millwork Roofing and Sheet Metal Fire stopping & Sealants Glass, Glazing & Aluminum Tornado Resistant Windows Gypsum Wallboard Ceramic Tile Acoustical Ceilings Resilient Flooring & Carpeting Epoxy Resin Flooring Synthetic Gym Floor Painting Metal Lockers Walkway Covers & Canopy Athletic Equipment Bleachers Bird Control Pre-engineered Metal Building Plumbing HVAC Electrical Metal Doors, Wood Doors, Finish Hardware Access Doors Plaque, Signs, & Letters Markerboards Bulletin Board Cases Fire Extinguisher Cabinets Toilet Partitions Toilet Accessories Projection Screens Project: Addition to Medina Middle School, Medina, Tennessee Bids Received: at Gibson County Special School District Gibson County high School Theater 130 Trenton Highway Dyer, TN 38330

until: 2:00 P. M., Local Time, March 15, 2012 Pre-Bid There will be a non- mandatory pre-bid conference at Medina

Middle School, 1300 Middle School Road, Medina, TN 38355, on March 6, 2012 at 10:00 AM local time.

ACCEPTING BIDS Gibson County Special School District will be

accepting “Bids” for additional parking at South Gibson County High School and the re-surfacing of a parking lot at the Rutherford School, the re-surfacing a drive at both the Yorkville and Springhill Schools. For “Specs” go to the Gibson County Special School District website (www.gcssd.org) and click on the “Request for Proposals Tab”. Bids will be accepted till 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 28, 2012. Mail or deliver bids to Gibson County Special School District, Attention: Parking Lot & Re-Surfacing Bids, P.O. Box 60, 130 Trenton Hwy, Dyer, TN 38330. Gibson County Special School District reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

The normal hours of operation for the Gibson County Trustees Office are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed on Saturdays. In order to better serve you, our office will be open on Saturday, February 18 and Saturday, February 25, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon.

LeAnne SmithGibson County Trustee

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

T.C.A. 30-2-306Estate of

ALTON DOUGLAS RIGGS

DOCKET: 20406PNotice is hereby given

that on the 8TH day ofFEBRUARY, 2012, LettersTESTAMENTARY, in respect of the estate of ALTON DOUGLAS RIGGS, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of GibsonCounty, Tennessee.

All persons, residentand non-resident, having claims, matured or un-matured, against the estateare required to file same with Clerk of the above named Court within theearlier of four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or twelve (12) months fromthe decedent’s date of death,otherwise their claims will be forever barred to theextent provided by law. Date of death: 12/14/2011.

This 8TH day of FEBRUARY, 2012.

Signed: DAVID KEVIN RIGGS

ExecutorEstate of ALTON

DOUGLAS RIGGSSHONNA SMITH,

CLERK & MASTERBy: Paula Hudson, DCM

JEFFERY SMITH110 NW COURT SQ.TRENTON, TN 38382(2tp 2/22/12)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

T.C.A. 30-2-306Estate of

RUBLE DEENDOCKET: 20389P

Notice is hereby given that on the 1ST day ofFEBRUARY, 2012, LettersTESTAMENTARY, in respect of the estate of RUBLE DEEN, deceased,were issued to the undersigned by the ProbateCourt of Gibson County, Tennessee.

All persons, residentand non-resident, having claims, matured or un-matured, against the estateare required to file same with Clerk of the above named Court within theearlier of four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or twelve (12) months fromthe decedent’s date of death,otherwise their claims will be forever barred to theextent provided by law. Date of death: 1/13/2012.

This 1ST day ofFEBRUARY, 2012.

Signed: CHARLESPARIS, JR.

ExecutorEstate of RUBLE DEEN

SHONNA SMITH,CLERK & MASTER

By: Paula Hudson, DCM

DAN E. HUFFSTUTTER1211 16TH AVE., SOUTHNASHVILLE, TN 37212(2tp 2/15/12)

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 August 25, 2006, executed by PHYLLIS J. POOLE, SINGLE, conveying certain real property therein described to PRLAP, INC as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, on August 31, 2006, as Instrument No. 78145, in Book 892, at Page 482-498; 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 February 29, 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: BEING LOT NUMBER ONE HUNDRED NINE (109), SECTION I, RICHMOND ESTATES SUBDIVISION, A PLAT OF WHICH APPEARS OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET D, AT SLIDE 5 IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF GIBSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. PARCEL ID: 177C A 00900 000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 164 LANCASTER DRIVE, MEDINA, TN 38355. 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): PHYLLIS J. POOLE, AKA PHYLLIS POOLE OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A 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#: 11-0140570 FEI # 1006.151446 02/01/2012, 02/08/2012, 02/15/2012

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MarriagesBookworms enjoy story time The Gibson County

Memorial Library held the Bookworm Story Time on Wednesday, February 8 at 10 am.

The children enjoyed a Valentine’s Day theme with a pop-up book by David A. Carter “Love Bugs” and a book by Teresa Bateman “Will You Be My Valenswine?”

During craft time, the Bookworms practiced their

CAUGHT BEING GOOD - Spring Hill students ‘Caught Being Good’ are (front row from left) McKinley Aydlotte, Elijah Alexander, Lauren Alexander, Trevor Carlton, Sadie Gordon, Sydney Graves, Melanie Grimes, (middle row) Haley Harrington, Kaleb Hooper, Hunter Ledbetter, Steven Ledbetter, Dallas Love, Alex Samples, Daisy Talley, Brenlee Watts, (back row) Brianna Weber, Alyssa Welch, Karson Wills, Leslie Wills. Not pictured areTravis Frazier, Madison Carlton, and Daniel Tucker. The overall winners were Madison Carlton and Elijah Alexander, who were awarded free ice cream.

LIBRARY STORY TIME - Bookworms pictured are (from left): front row - Katelyn Lawler, Abby Claire Crider, Andrew Gagnon, Carson Polizzi, Tyler Campbell, back row - Isaiah Smith, Christianna Smith, and Sarah Simmons.

scissor skills by cutting strips of colored paper into smaller squares.

They glued the smaller squares to a paper heart to make a valentine for someone special. The children enjoyed a heart-shaped cookie for a snack. The story time was concluded with the “Hokey Pokey.”

There will be no story time next week on Wednesday,

February 15th. The next Bookworm Story Time is on Wednesday, February 22 at 10 a.m. in the Children’s room.

Story time is open to children lap-sit to pre-school of all abilities accompanied by an adult.

The Gibson County Memorial Library is located at 303 South High Street in Trenton, TN. Call (731) 855-1991 for more information

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 January 04, 2002, of record in Deed Book / Page Number 681 / 666, Instrument 27917, Register’s Office for Gibson County, Tennessee, from Felix Tuggles Sr. (Borrower) to EQUITY TITLE AND ESCROW (Trustee) for the benefit of WORTH FUNDING INCORPORATED (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.

U.S. BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR NEW CENTURY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2002-A ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2002-A (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 November 29, 2011.

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 March 06, 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:

LAND SITUATED IN THE 14TH CIVIL DISTRICT OF GIBSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE TO WIT:

BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIN IN THE WEST MARGIN OF A BLACKTOP UNNAMED STREET AT A POINT 15 FEET FROM CENTER LINE OF SAID STREET, AND FRANK JENKINS’ SOUTHEAST CORNER; RUNS WITH JENKINS’ SOUTH AND EAST LINES SOUTH 72 DEGREES WEST 125 FEET AND NORTH 18 DEGREES WEST 111 FEET TO DAISY JENKINS’ SOUTH LINE; THENCE WITH DAISY JENKINS’ SOUTH AND WEST LINES SOUTH 69 DEGREES WEST 94 FEET AND NORTH 32 DEGREES WEST TO A DITCH AND WALTER FRENCH’S EAST LINE; THENCE WITH FRENCH’S EAST LINE SOUTH 22 DEGREES WEST 150 FEET TO FUQUA GIN AND COTTON COMPANY’S NORTHWEST CORNER; THENCE WITH FUQUA’S NORTH LINE SOUTH 72 DEGREES 30 MINUTES EAST 128 FEET AND SOUTH 83 DEGREES 30 MINUTES EAST 234 FEET TO A STAKE IN THE WEST MARGIN OF AFOREMENTIONED STREET AT A POINT 15 FEET FROM CENTER OF SAID STREET; THENCE WITH THE WEST MARGIN OF SAID STREET NORTH 6 DEGREES WEST 100 FEET TO THE BEGINNING.

THE AFORE-DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY WAS CONVEYED TO SARAH FAULKNER BY ALICE CORIEN TUGGLES, BY WARRANTY DEED DATED AUGUST 16, 1995, OF RECORD IN BOOK 468, PAGE 809, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF GIBSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. SARAH FAULKNER DIED INTESTATE IN GIBSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, SURVIVED BY ONE CHILD.

ALSO BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO ALICE TUGGLES, HEREIN BY TWO AFFIDAVIT OF HEIRSHIPS DATED OCTOBER 25, 2001, IN BOOK 667, PAGES 537 AND 538, REGISTER’S OFFICE OF GIBSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. ALICE CORIEN TUGGLES DIED INTESTATE ON JULY 17, 2001 IN GIBSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE SURVIVED BY TWO CHILDREN. FELIX TUGGLES, JR. AND TIMOTHY TUGGLES, AND A HUSBAND, FELIX TUGGLES, SR., AND SURVIVED BY NO CHILDREN OTHER THAN THE ABOVE, AND NO DESCENDANTS OF DECEASED CHILDREN.

ALSO BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO FELIX TUGGLES, SR., FELIX TUGGLES, JR., AND TIMOTHY TUGGLES, HEREIN BY TWO AFFIDAVIT OF HEIRSHIPS DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2001, IN BOOK 667, PAGES 535 AND 536, IN SAID REGISTER’S OFFICE.

ALSO BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO FELIX TUGGLES, SR. BY FELIX TUGGLES, JR. AND TIMOTHY TUGGLES, HEREIN BY QUIT CLAIM DEED DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2001, IN BOOK 667, PAGE 539, IN SAID REGISTER’S OFFICE.

ALSO BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO DAVID CLAY, HEREIN BY QUIT CLAIM DEED DATED OCTOBER 12, 2001, IN BOOK 667, PAGE 543, IN SAID REGISTER’S OFFICE.

ALSO BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO FELIX TUGGLES, SR., HEREIN BY QUIT CLAIM DEED DATED NOVEMBER 28, 2001 FILED FOR RECORD NOVEMBER 29, 2001 IN BOOK 670, PAGE 454, IN SAID REGISTER’S OFFICE.

For informational purposes only, this property is commonly known as 230 W Front Street, Bradford, TN 38316, Parcel ID 051N B 01300 000084.

The property shall be free from all right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, dower, curtsey, 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 seizing or warranties of title.

Listing of Subordinate Lienholders:

Farmers and Merchants Bank5420 Broad St S, P.O. Box 308Trezevant, TN 38258

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.

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TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE

WHEREAS, in Deeds of Trust dated October 7, 2002, and of record in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee, in ORB 717, Page 82; STEVE SPEER and wife, TOMESA CAROL SPEER, F/D/B/A BB&D PARTS PLUS, did convey in trust, a certain tract of real estate hereinafter described, to secure the payment of an indebtedness as evidenced by a Promissory Note, to FAY REED FARRIS, Milan, Tennessee; being incorporated by reference and description herein; and

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

NOW, THEREFORE, by the virtue of the authority in me vested as Trustee under the said instrument, I will on the 8th day of March, 2012 at 10:00 a.m., offer for sale and sell the same in front of the south door of the courthouse in Trenton, Gibson County, TN, to the last, highest and best bidder for cash in hand and in bar of equity of redemption, homestead rights, and subject to the lien of all special assessments against it. If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within a reasonable time to be announced at the sale, the next highest bidder cannot pay the bid within a reasonable time to be announced at the sale, the next highest bidder will be deemed the successful bidder, the following described tract of land, situated in the 21st Civil District of Gibson County, State of Tennessee, shown on Map 61E, Group D, Parcel 14.00, and more particularly described as follows:

Beginning at a stake at a point where Ashley Avenue intersects Highway No 45; thence west with the south margin of said Ashley Avenue 103 feet to a stake in the northeast corner of the C.H. McCurdy property (formerly the Norris Wimberley’s lot); thence south with the C. H. McCurdy property, W.D. Austin property and the J. W. Moore, Jr. property 222 1⁄2 feet to a stake in the Charles Griffin property; thence 95 feet to the west margin of Highway No. 45; thence 222 1⁄2 feet to a stake to the point where Ashley Avenue intersects Highway No 45 to the point of beginning. Bottom half of building ONLY.

This being the same property deeded to Steve Speer and wife, Tomesa Carol Speer on 10/7/02 and recorded on the 22nd day of October, 2002 in ORV 717, Page 63, of the Register’s Office of Gibson County, at Trenton, TN.

Map 61E Group D Parcel 14.00

This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. Other interested parties: National Credit Acceptance, Inc.; Citibank South Dakota, NA.; LeAnne Smith, Gibson County Trustee; and Jason Griggs, Dyer City Tax Collector.

Such property is subject to a Notice of State Tax Lien in favor of the State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, against Steve Speer d/b/a Auto Parts Retail, 300 S Main St, Dyer, TN 38330-2112, dated December 2, 2008, and recorded December 8, 2008, in Record Book 931, at Page 2887, in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee. Notice of said sale required by T.C.A. §67-1-1433(b)(1) to be given to the State of Tennessee has been timely given, and said sale will be subject to the right of the State of Tennessee to redeem such property, as provided in T.C.A. §67-1-1433(c)(1).

Your Trustee will sell and convey this property as Trustee only. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day certain without further

publication, upon announcement at the time and place of the sale set forth herein.This office is a debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information

obtained will be used for that purpose.DATED this the 31st day of January, 2012.

/s/ Bill R. Barron Bill R. Barron, Trustee124 East Court SquareTrenton, Tennessee 38382731-855-9584

Eddie Odell Criswell, Jr. of Dyer and Megan Elizabeth Hayes Evans of Dyer

Anthony Quartez Lumpkin of Trenton and

Laquitas Monique Wilkes of Trenton

Robert Wayne Brown of Trenton and Stacey Michelle Holt of Trenton

Michael Wayne Coffman

of Medina and Heidi Michelle Bawcum Foote of Medina

Melvin Dewayne Lewis of Humboldt and Tanika Denise Cook of Humboldt

DivorcesRachel Dawn Farley vs.

Bobby Charles FarleyKevin Dale Sansing vs.

Carrie Ann SansingAngela Michelle Graves

vs. James Kevin Graves

Gloria Jean McCaffrey vs. John Robert McCaffrey

Kelly Rosan Gibson vs. Joseph Joel Gibson

Paul Bradley Rogers vs. Karin Joy Rogers

Mary Carlton Reed vs. Michael Anthony Reed

Terry Michael Grimes vs. Jane Ann Dineen Grimes

John Thomas Dawson vs. Lavonne Hibbard Dawson

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portion of Thursday night’s near two-hour Kenton mayor and board of aldermen meeting at City Hall.It was apparent at the board meeting that several board members were irritated at the engineer’s mishandling of the grant application.

“I can’t tell you why it happened. I don’t know,” Ms. Cotter said.

Trying to make the best out of the situation, though, the board moved on and will try to secure funding for three new tornado sirens that would be strategically located across town. The city currently relies on a single siren that apparently isn’t very effective.The board formally approved a pair of resolutions, one for the sewer system grant and a second resolution for the tornado siren grant. Whichever application has the best chance of being approved will actually be submitted, and at next month’s meeting the board will rescind the other resolution.

Also during Thursday night’s Kenton meeting, a proposal to start a downtown farmers market was brought up and nearly $2,500 in funding was approved to renovate the city’s police department.

Tim Brady appeared before the board to solicit support for a new downtown farmers market, which he said would be an asset to the downtown business community. He recommended starting with a Saturday farmers market.However, his proposal was met by a lukewarm reception from board members, who voiced their concerns about the impact such a market would have on the business community and also questioned whether a better location would be more suitable.

“As towns struggle to do more with less and people everywhere cry out for places of meaning and beauty, we have to find fast, creative, profitable

ways to capitalize on local ingenuity and turn public places into treasured community places,” Brady said as part of his proposal.He stressed farmers markets are “not just places of commerce. Successful markets help grow and connect urban and rural communities.”

Brady’s passionate and well-prepared presentation touched on the economic and aesthetic appeal of farmers markets, and he said such a market would certainly benefit Kenton. He said he has already talked to several farmers interested in participating in a downtown farmers market.

“Successful farmers markets are the heart and soul of a small town, infusing them with new energy and social and economic activity,” Brady said.“I’d like to see something up and running by the first of June,” Brady said.

His proposal raised several questions from board members, who after several minutes of discussion decided to forward Brady’s plan to the city’s planning commission.

“Let’s let the planning commission handle this and report back to us,” Mayor Virginia Davidson said.

The board did approve spending nearly $2,492.32 to upgrade the offices at the Kenton Police Department.Board member and police commissioner Angie Choate said it will be the first time in more than 20 years any renovations have been made at the police department.Mrs. Choate described the floors at the police department as “horrible” and said “It (the police department) needs some upgrading.”

Volunteer labor will be used to do some of the work, which will involve installing new linoleum flooring, new sheetrock for the walls and painting.

In a related move, the board was informed the two-ton air conditioning unit at the police department is no

longer working. The board agreed to seek bids for a new unit for the building.

In other action Thursday night, the board:

•Used the meeting as a public forum to air complaints about such problems as blackbirds in the city, tree trimming brush not being properly disposed of and the dilapidated condition of the John Lee Mitchell residence.The board decided to have state building inspector Royce Aker of Obion inspect the residence as a preliminary step to having the house condemned.

•Voted to seek bids to mow the city park and ball field, using the same specifications as last year’s contract.

• Discussed at length several issues relating to the Kenton Volunteer Fire Department. Fire Chief Ed Sims indicated he will work with board member Wade Simpson, who acts as the board’s fire commissioner, and will present a list of items needed by the fire department.Sims said the department needs a computer and copier to help with training sessions, and there is also a need for such items as flashlights and tools. Simpson is expected to present the fire department’s wish list at next month’s board meeting.Sims also engaged in a lengthy discussion with the board concerning the proposed switchover to a new emergency radio system. Although no action was taken, the discussion focused on a federal grant that has been submitted to purchase the new radio equipment.

There was a general sense of confusion over the grant process as well as how the new radio system would work for the city.

Thursday night’s meeting was opened in prayer led by board member Sarah Skinner.

(Kevin Bowden may be contacted by email at [email protected])

Homeplace. The students have helped with our 1850’s homeplace wedding program for several years. The scenario is that students come from the fictional school, Crockett Creek, for the marrying of neighbors. The students are part of the wedding party and I play the mother of the bride. The oldest senior is the bridesmaid and Elizabeth Wylie played the bridesmaid at our last wedding.”

The Land Between the Lakes Homeplace is a living history, farm place setting set in the 1850’s. The wedding takes place each year during the third week of October. GCHS history teacher Mike Ramsey takes the children to the homeplace to tour about two to three weeks before the wedding event. They talk about the story and historical background with descriptions of period weddings. The students have their own costumes and become a part of the wedding.

“I have been in living history interpretation for 30 years. I started when I was in

high school. I enjoy teaching another generation these craft skills,” said Earls.

The students began their spinning lesson on drop spindles before moving to the spinning wheels. They learned how to prepare wool and cotton to spin. The cotton had to be seeded and cleaned first. Then the fibers are combed using a process called carding. The cards have ‘teeth’ and the fibers are combed between two

cards. “One old story is that at

night, after all their chores were done, children had to clean enough cotton to fill their shoes with the seeds before going to bed,” said Earls.

This year during Labor Day weekend the students plan to help with the 1850 County Fair and Story Telling Festival at Land Between the Lakes. They will be doing spinning demonstrations.

LEARNING TO SPIN - Katie Barton and Kenzi Hobson (seated) learned the craft of spinning from Cindy Earls, Special Events Coordinator from Land Between the Lakes. Mike Ramsey is the interpretive history class instructor.

CLEANING COTTON - Elizabeth Wylie and Haley Warwick clean and pick seeds from cotton that will then be carded and finally spun into thread with a spinning wheel or drop spindle.

SHOE FULL OF SEEDS - Mary Alice McKeand adds more seeds to her shoe while cleaning cotton. Spinning expert Cindy Earls said in the 1850’s children had to clean enough cotton to fill their shoes with seeds before going to bed.

DROP SPINDLES - Allison Keathley, Paige Ramsey and Cassidy Cardwell display some of the drop spindles they used to spin thread during a special interpretive history class lesson from Land Between the Lakes Special Events Coordinator Cindy Earls.

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Tri-City Reporter February 15 2012