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trophies for the Gibson - North Relay. Buni was commended for “making these creative trophies and saving money that her Relay would have had to pay for them.” A backbone of the Gibson - North Relay since its first year has been Mrs. Ann Abbott. ‘Miss’ Ann has been the only treasurer Gibson - North has known. She has been the money person forever and she has counted every penny that has been raised for relay. For her dedication to saving lives, ‘Miss’ Ann was named a Most Valuable Person to Gibson ˆ North and to the American Cancer Society. She was commended for her service “above and beyond the call of duty.” Essential to the success of any program is publicity. The Tri-City Reporter was named a Lighthouse Award - Best Print Supporter - Rural Market Winner. Cindy East, Tri-City Reporter editor, was on hand to accept the award. The paper was commended for its exceptional promotional support within its communities and for helping to share the lifesaving message of the American Cancer Society. The Dyer School Relay for Life Team received the $10,000 Plus Team Award. Twenty-eight teams raised $10,000 plus totaling more than $560,000 in the 26 Relays held. The Dyer School team raised $15,515.87. Only six teams raised more than they did. Overall, the Super Saturday was a great day for the Gibson - North Relay for Life. A final recognition that went to Gibson - North, Trenton, Humboldt/Gibson, and Milan/Medina Relays combined was a per capita recognition. Based on the total money raised by these relays divided into the total population of Gibson County, the Gibson County Relays were 15 th in the state at $3.76 per person. Gibson County received state and national prominence for the dollars raised. The West Tennessee market had more counties in the top 20 than any other regional office in Tennessee. Seven other counties were in this group with rankings from eighteenth to second. Gibson - North Relay For Life is All American award winner T RI-CITY REPORTER VOL. 120, NO. 6 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2012 DYER, TENNESSEE $1.00 THE see page 3 Top Recognition Rutherford to repair city streets GCHS to offer internet safety training see page 3 Witherspoon among WestStar Leadership members see page 3 Dyer board discusses needed repairs before you buy!’ ‘You really should try New! The Town of Rutherford Board of Mayor and Alderpersons met on January 16 for their regualr monthly meeting. Street repairs, police department budget problems and ‘dead’ water line were among the topics discussed. Mayor Keith Cardwell called the meeting to order. Cardwell asked if there were any additions or corrections to the previous minutes from the December 19, regular board meeting and the December 22, special called meeting. The board approved the minutes as written. Don Engelhardt was not present for the fiscal year 2010-2011audit so the board moved on to department reports. In the fire department report, Fire Chief Bob Blankenship reported of two drills and two fire calls in December. In the police department report, Police Chief Mike Hensley reported 167 calls in December. Hensley handed each board member a schedule for March and Gibson County Mayor Tom Witherspoon, Julie Allen Burke, and Chad Lowery, all of Gibson County, are among the 32 members of the 2012 WestStar Leadership class. WestStar was created in 1989 at the University of Tennessee at Martin to serve the multi-county area by providing leadership development and training. Representing counties in the 21-county region, class members have a diverse range of occupations and volunteer leadership experience. Witherspoon is the mayor of Gibson County and joins WestStar as a political leader hoping to gain knowledge and experience from other West Tennessee communities. Coming from 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 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. GC Mayor Tom Witherspoon Dyer Mayor Walton Thompson announced in a Dyer city board meeting on January 23 that Franks Construction Company would begin work on the city sewer plant improvements on January 30. Also relating to water and sewer, city water supervisor Randy Gregory talked to the board regarding the city’s sanitation survey. The water tank on Ashley Street has been a finding on the last several surveys. Gregory showed pictures from the survey regarding the interior of the tank. There is one of the cathode covers that is not properly sealed. Gregory contacted George Cottrell about repairing this problem. Cottrell gave an informal estimate of $600 to repair the opening in the tank. Gregory advised that Cottrell will not know the extent of the repair until he climbs on to the top of the tank. The board approved a measure to allow George Cottrell to repair the opening in the Ashley Street water tank at a price of $600. Gregory also advised that water and sewer personnel were having issues with debris in the check valves at the West State Steel lift station. Cloth material is making the check valves stick. There have also been issues with large amounts of grease in this lift station. Gregory stated that this lift station needed to be pumped out. The board voted to allow McGregor Services to pump out the West State Steel lift station. BY WILLIAM G. MCFARLAND Gibson - North Relay for Life was awarded the All American Award at the American Cancer Society Super Saturday held at Union University February 4. One of the most honored/top awards, this All American Award is presented each year to a relay community that shows growth, retention, relay branding, diversity, and leadership throughout the year and the actual Relay. Gibson - North met all those areas and was recognized for its work in making the event an all night event, providing leadership to all those involved, its sponsorships, its survivor promotions, and its overall organization for the year. Twenty-one Gibson - North team members were on hand for the celebration’s once a year event held before Super Sunday where relay teams from all over West Tennessee gather to celebrate. Members attended training sessions and enjoyed a luncheon/ awards ceremony. And, when speaking of awards, the rewards of seeing all of those who were survivors, those who worked as caregivers, and the results of hard work were actually the main awards given. Statistics showed how that cancer research had helped cut cancer deaths, survivor stories brought applause, and a pep rally atmosphere encouraged happiness. Thus, the Super Saturday event. The All American Award was only one of the awards that went to the Gibson - North. The team throughout 2011 was on an incline of upward movement. In 2010, teams working for relay numbered six; in 2011 teams numbered 19. Gibson - North hoped to have a 1,000 luminaries; there were 1,500 on the field; Gibson - North hoped to raise $40,000; almost $60,000 was raised. As a result of meeting their $40,000 goal, the Relay was one of seven relays in West Tennessee who was recognized with a Meeting Your Goal Award. Another top award went to Gibson - North’s Buni Wendt. Buni, a member of the Bradford School Team, was presented the Division - Wide Best Practice Award for her team’s work in making the 15TH IN THE STATE - Gibson - North Relay for Life was awarded the All American Award at the American Cancer Society Super Saturday held at Union University February 4. One of the most honored/top awards, this All American Award is presented each year to a relay community that shows growth, retention, relay branding, diversity, and leadership throughout the year and the actual Relay. A final recognition that went to Gibson - North, Trenton, Humboldt/Gibson, and Milan/Medina Relays combined was a per capita recognition. Based on the total money raised by these relays divided into the total population of Gibson County, the Gibson County Relays were 15 th in the state at $3.76 per person. Gibson County received state and national prominence for the dollars raised. AWARD WINNERS - Gibson - North Relay for Life received other awards in addition to the All American Award, held by Relay Chair William G. McFarland and the per capita recognition. Buni Wendt won the division-wide Best Practice Award, Ann Abbott was named a Most Valuable Person to Gibson - North and to the American Cancer Society, The Tri-City Reporter was named a Lighthouse Award - Best Print Supporter - Rural Market winner, accepted by editor Cindy East, and the Dyer School Relay team received the $10,000 Plus Team award accepted by team members Pam Grady and Sabrina Sullivan.

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trophies for the Gibson - North Relay. Buni was commended for “making these creative trophies and saving money that her Relay would have had to pay for them.”

A backbone of the Gibson - North Relay since its first year has been Mrs. Ann Abbott. ‘Miss’ Ann has been the only treasurer Gibson - North has known. She has been the money person forever and she has counted every penny that has been raised for relay. For her dedication to saving lives, ‘Miss’ Ann was named a Most Valuable Person to Gibson ˆ North and to the American Cancer Society. She was commended for her service “above and beyond the call of duty.”

Essential to the success of any program is publicity. The Tri-City Reporter was named a Lighthouse Award - Best Print Supporter - Rural Market Winner. Cindy East, Tri-City Reporter editor, was on hand to accept the award. The paper was commended for its exceptional promotional support within its communities and for helping to share the lifesaving message of the American Cancer Society.

The Dyer School Relay for Life Team received the $10,000 Plus Team Award. Twenty-eight teams raised $10,000 plus totaling more than $560,000 in the 26 Relays held. The Dyer School team raised $15,515.87. Only six teams raised more than they did.

Overall, the Super Saturday was a great day for the Gibson - North Relay for Life. A final recognition that went to Gibson - North, Trenton, Humboldt/Gibson, and Milan/Medina Relays combined was a per capita recognition. Based on the total money raised by these relays divided into the total population of Gibson County, the Gibson County Relays were 15th in the state at $3.76 per person. Gibson County received state and national prominence for the dollars raised.

The West Tennessee market had more counties in the top 20 than any other regional office in Tennessee. Seven other counties were in this group with rankings from eighteenth to second.

Gibson - North Relay For Life is All American award winner

TRI-CITY REPORTERVOL. 120, NO. 6 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2012 DYER, TENNESSEE $1.00

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see page 3

Top Recognition

Rutherford to repair city streets

GCHS to offer internet safety training

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Witherspoon among WestStar Leadership members

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Dyer board discusses needed repairs

before you buy!’

‘You really should try

New!

The Town of Rutherford Board of Mayor and Alderpersons met on January 16 for their regualr monthly meeting. Street repairs, police department budget problems and ‘dead’ water line were among the topics discussed.

Mayor Keith Cardwell called the meeting to order. Cardwell asked if there were any additions or corrections to the previous minutes from the December 19, regular board meeting and the December 22, special called meeting. The board approved the minutes as written.

Don Engelhardt was not present for the fiscal year 2010-2011audit so the board moved on to department reports.

In the fire department report, Fire Chief Bob Blankenship reported of two drills and two fire calls in December.

In the police department report, Police Chief Mike Hensley reported 167 calls in December. Hensley handed each board member a schedule for March and

Gibson County Mayor Tom Witherspoon, Julie Allen Burke, and Chad Lowery, all of Gibson County, are among the 32 members of the 2012 WestStar Leadership class.

WestStar was created in 1989 at the University of Tennessee at Martin to serve the multi-county area by providing leadership development and training. Representing counties in the 21-county region, class members have a diverse range of occupations and volunteer leadership experience.

Witherspoon is the mayor of Gibson County and joins WestStar as a political leader hoping to gain knowledge and experience from other West Tennessee communities. Coming from

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 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.

GC Mayor Tom Witherspoon

Dyer Mayor Walton Thompson announced in a Dyer city board meeting on January 23 that Franks Construction Company would begin work on the city sewer plant improvements on January 30.

Also relating to water and sewer, city water supervisor Randy Gregory talked to the board regarding the city’s sanitation survey. The water tank on Ashley Street has been a finding on the last several surveys. Gregory showed pictures from the survey regarding the interior of the tank. There is one of the cathode covers that is not properly sealed.

Gregory contacted George Cottrell about repairing this problem. Cottrell gave an informal estimate of $600 to repair the opening in the tank. Gregory advised that Cottrell will not know the extent of the repair until he climbs on to the top of the tank. The board approved a measure to allow George Cottrell to repair the opening in the Ashley Street water tank at a price of $600.

Gregory also advised that water and sewer personnel were having issues with debris in the check valves at the West State Steel lift station. Cloth material is making the check valves stick. There have also been issues with large amounts of grease in this lift station. Gregory stated that this lift station needed to be pumped out. The board voted to allow McGregor Services to pump out the West State Steel lift station.

BY WILLIAM G. MCFARLANDGibson - North Relay for Life was awarded

the All American Award at the American Cancer Society Super Saturday held at Union University February 4. One of the most honored/top awards, this All American Award is presented each year to a relay community that shows growth, retention, relay branding, diversity, and leadership throughout the year and the actual Relay.

Gibson - North met all those areas and was recognized for its work in making the event an all night event, providing leadership to all those involved, its sponsorships, its survivor promotions, and its overall organization for the year.

Twenty-one Gibson - North team members were on hand for the celebration’s once a year event held before Super Sunday where relay teams from all over West Tennessee gather to celebrate. Members attended training sessions and enjoyed a luncheon/awards ceremony.

And, when speaking of awards, the rewards of seeing all of those who were survivors, those who worked as caregivers, and the results of hard work were actually the main awards given. Statistics showed how that cancer research had helped cut cancer deaths, survivor stories brought applause, and a pep rally atmosphere encouraged happiness. Thus, the Super Saturday event.

The All American Award was only one of the awards that went to the Gibson - North. The team throughout 2011 was on an incline of upward movement. In 2010, teams working for relay numbered six; in 2011 teams numbered 19.

Gibson - North hoped to have a 1,000 luminaries; there were 1,500 on the field; Gibson - North hoped to raise $40,000; almost $60,000 was raised. As a result of meeting their $40,000 goal, the Relay was one of seven relays in West Tennessee who was recognized with a Meeting Your Goal Award.

Another top award went to Gibson - North’s Buni Wendt. Buni, a member of the Bradford School Team, was presented the Division - Wide Best Practice Award for her team’s work in making the

15TH IN THE STATE - Gibson - North Relay for Life was awarded the All American Award at the American Cancer Society Super Saturday held at Union University February 4. One of the most honored/top awards, this All American Award is presented each year to a relay community that shows growth, retention, relay branding, diversity, and leadership throughout the year and the actual Relay. A final recognition that went to Gibson - North, Trenton, Humboldt/Gibson, and Milan/Medina Relays combined was a per capita recognition. Based on the total money raised by these relays divided into the total population of Gibson County, the Gibson County Relays were 15th in the state at $3.76 per person. Gibson County received state and national prominence for the dollars raised.

AWARD WINNERS - Gibson - North Relay for Life received other awards in addition to the All American Award, held by Relay Chair William G. McFarland and the per capita recognition. Buni Wendt won the division-wide Best Practice Award, Ann Abbott was named a Most Valuable Person to Gibson - North and to the American Cancer Society, The Tri-City Reporter was named a Lighthouse Award - Best Print Supporter - Rural Market winner, accepted by editor Cindy East, and the Dyer School Relay team received the $10,000 Plus Team award accepted by team members Pam Grady and Sabrina Sullivan.

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Insight & OpinionClayburn Peeples reports: Guys, don’t be a stupid cupid

We contend that Gibson Co. government is indeed broken

Opinion

Sorry ladies, but this column is for men, so all you guys out there, listen up. And remember, I’m not trying to tell you what to do; I’m just, as always, trying to be helpful.

If you aren’t already aware of this, know it now! Valentine’s Day, with its attendant necessity for you to pick out the perfect gift for your loved one, is only days away.

And ever since Charles, the duke of Orleans, imprisoned at the time in the Tower of London, sent the first Valentine card to his wife in 1415, men have scratched their heads in befuddlement over what to do about the holiday. Thus, the annual dilemma over picking the perfect Valentine gift.

While scholars may argue over the origins of the day, they pretty much agree that choosing the wrong Valentine gift for your inamorata is a recipe for disaster. Those days when you could get by with picking up a card and a heart-shaped Whitman’s Sampler at Wal-Mart after work on the 13th of February are gone with the wind. So much so that the National Retail Federation just reported that Americans will spend a whopping 17.6 billion dollars (And no, they’re not talking about a government program here.) on tokens of love this month, and that the average shopper will spend $126 on Valentine gifts this year.

Mostly, they’ll be buying the traditional gifts, jewelry, candy, flowers and dinner,

In the spring of 2010 the County Commission voted to double our wheel tax rates. A petition was circulated to force the wheel tax to a referendum vote. The voter of Gibson County rarely has the opportunity to speak, but speak they did. To my amazement 70% of Gibson County voters voted the wheel tax down. It was a clear message to county government that the people didn’t want tax increases considering our economic hardship.

The County Commission then raised county property taxes 30%. Some commissioners actually seemed angry that the voters had defied them. The first motion was to raise property taxes by more than 50%. Fourteen County commissioners knowingly and willfully voted against the people who they were elected to represent.

The commissioners apparently forgot that they were elected to represent the people. They proved without a doubt that in Gibson County we don’t have government of the people, by the people, and for the people. We have government of the commissioners, by the commissioners, and for the commissioners. Either a 100% increase in wheel tax, or a 30% increase in property tax is outrageous and abusive to people struggling to get by in this economy.

Indeed, don’t be misled One benefit of establishing

a new charter is to allow the people of Gibson County to somewhat restrict the growth in the cost of County Government. The most recent budget passed exceeded expected revenue by approximately 1.4 million dollars even after the 30% property tax increase. Deficit budgets are irresponsible.

One of two things is most definitely in our future, a sizable cut in the budget or another tax increase. Mayor Witherspoon told us what a great deal we have on county taxes and Mr. Cunningham told us what a great deal we have on school taxes but the fact remains that out of 21 counties in West Tennessee, Gibson County has the third highest average property tax rate.

More about growth of County Government.

It is a very simple mathematical fact that when tax rates are increased the cost of government is increased in relation to the private sector. It means a greater percent of each individual’s earnings go to fund government. When tax rates are held constant, a healthy balance is maintained

between the size of our county government and the private sector. The debate is not about cutting taxes or services, emergency or otherwise. The need is to stop the relentless growth in the cost of county government such as has happened over the last few years.

A new County Charter and the benefits

In industrial management we have what is called continuous improvement. It is simply continuously looking for ways to improve and become more efficient. Largely that is the purpose of drafting a new charter. The new charter must be drafted with a means of amending the charter as time goes along just as our U.S. and State Constitutions do. This will allow us to respond and change our government to meet future challenges. Following is a review of the stated efforts of “Gibson County Citizens for Responsible Government.”

A public vote required to raise property tax

This will allow the voters of Gibson County to somewhat restrict the growth in cost of County Government but only where property taxes are concerned. There is no restriction proposed on wheel tax. Wheel tax can; however, be petitioned to referendum vote as they can be now. Under current law, sales tax can only be changed by a referendum vote.

Term limits on County Commissioners

Term limits are a positive change. Term limits prevents long term embedded corruption in government. This is not a declaration that county commissioners are corrupt, but there is corruption in all levels of government and term limits is a way of reducing it. Reasonable term limits are common sense.

On line monthly check register

This is simply transparency in government. Posting a PDF file of the monthly check register on the Gibson County Government web-site would be almost costless. If we question where our tax money is going, we can look and see.

Requirements for a balanced budget

A balanced budget is simply being fiscally responsible. Deficit budgets are a way of increasing spending and dealing with how to pay for it later. When later comes, a tax increase is unavoidable.

Reducing the number of Commissioners

Shelby County has 11 commissioners. Knox County has 13 commissioners. Gibson County has 25

commissioners. Reducing the number of commissioners will save money and in our view provide better representation. We can be much more careful about who we elect and keep better track of how they vote. If we do elect tyrants rather than representatives we’ll have fewer tyrants.

On line County budget Any citizen with internet

services would be able to see how his tax money is being spent. This is giving the public a means of holding County Government accountable.

Co. Commission meetings held in the evening hours.

Citizens should be able to attend county commission meetings if they have concerns or interest in government. At the last meeting the Mayor pointed out to me what a great turnout there was that Monday morning. Excluding the students there that day, a good guess was that 19 out of 20 in attendance were on the County payroll. There may not be as many county employees there in the evening but the working people will have a chance to participate in their County Government.

The voter has the last word on the new charter

If the candidates who make up “Gibson County Citizens for Responsible Government” are elected to the Charter Commission there will be a new government charter offered to the voters of Gibson County that will include these stated efforts. The voters of Gibson County will have the last word on adopting or not adopting the new charter. Why is there such objection from county government to this effort? The majority of the commissioners have made it obvious that the will of the people is a problem for them.

In review As Gibson County Citizens

we can do better. It is our responsibility as citizens to be involved in Government and to hold our elected officials accountable. Obvious evidence of our need to improve is our regular failures of State Audits. I hear it said that it is less expensive to pay the fines than to put the management controls in place that the state recommends. The fines are likely a small cost compared to the actual cost of not having adequate management controls.

To cling so tightly to status quo isn’t in Gibson County’s best interest. Status quo is failing and no amount of Nance or Gibson County Patriot bashing by commissioners or others will change that fact.

David Nance Trenton Tn.

but what are you going to do? What would be the perfect gift for your special one?

What, exactly, is your wife or sweetheart craving this Valentine’s Day? Well, no man alive can answer that question with certainty, but if you ask women, and they ought to know, you can’t go wrong with jewelry. But when they say “jewelry” they are not talking about mood rings and Monet; they mean the real stuff, made of gold and gemstones. So if you can’t spring for something real, it’s better to go for something else.

But what? Most men don’t seem to have a clue here. Or a care. In a recent survey, 61% of men said they had given no thought at all as to what Valentine gift to give their significant others, and 81% of wives and sweethearts said they thought they had received that exact gift. And they were not happy about it.

Now I can’t tell you what to get, but let me mention a few places you don’t want to go. Although just about every merchant in America is telling you his or her product would be the perfect Valentine gift, don’t believe it unless you really, really know the woman you’re buying for. And let’s face it, no man does.

So listen to me, and avoid those Valentine’s Day disasters. First of all, don’t buy her lingerie. I know, at first blush (no pun intended) it sounds like an intimate and romantic gift, but in reality, it

can be terribly problematic. The main problem is the size issue. Nine out of ten guys don’t know anything about women’s sizes, or what size their significant other is, and guessing wrong is guaranteed to cause difficulty. If you buy her something too large, she will accuse you of thinking she is fat. Also, if you buy her something too small, she will accuse you of thinking she’s too fat.

And then, if you’re lucky enough to buy the right size, guess what. Unless she’s a Victoria’s Secret model, it’s not going to look the same on her as it does on the store mannequin, and if she doesn’t think it flatters her, beware. Better yet, choose another gift.

I saw an ad last week suggesting membership in a health club as the perfect Valentine gift. Ha! Trust me on this. No woman wants exercise equipment, or anything else that reminds her of her weight, on Valentine’s Day. I don’t care what her New Year’s resolution was, and even if she knocks over the lamps in the den every time she turns around, don’t get her a treadmill or ThighMaster for Valentine’s Day. And needless to say, she will not feel warm and fuzzy about a trial membership to Jenny Craig either. Look elsewhere.

How about a slow cooker or an electric skillet, you ask. Get serious. No woman wants a kitchen tool or gadget on the most romantic day of the

year, so don’t get her one, lest your romantic intentions turn to toast.

Same thing with cleaning products, no matter how cute they are. No ostrich feather dusters or brooms or mops, and take note; when she said she wanted a new vacuum cleaner, she didn’t mean she wanted one on Valentine’s Day.

What about a nice bottle of wine? Maybe. The right bottle of wine or champagne might set just the right romantic mood, but she’s going to be cool to the point of frosty if you show up with a bottle of Jack Daniels or a six pack of Bud Light.

The same goes for power tools. We guys think they’re awesome, but they don’t. Again, trust me. She will not

consider a power hammer or a laser level to be a romantic gift.

And for you last minute shoppers, don’t pick up a trinket at a convenience store. Any gift purchased at a gas station is a bad gift. It says you forgot about the day, and by implication, her. Give her something you got at 7-Eleven and you’ll end up paying far, far more than your original purchase price for it.

If you’re looking for something really, really different, the Bronx Zoo is offering to name one of its cockroaches after your loved one for only twenty-five bucks. I’m pretty sure though, that this would not be a good plan. Maybe after your former sweetheart.

But everybody agrees, the

worst gift of all is nothing. Do you plan to break up with her? If so, this is the perfect gift; otherwise, come up with something. Some psychologists say no man ever really forgets Valentine’s Day, that those who claim to have done so are really harboring some underlying issue such as anger or resentment, so unless you want to be psychoanalyzed negatively by your loved one, don’t forget.

And if you just can’t think outside the box, of chocolates, that is, then go for that. After all, you know what they say; “It’s the thought that counts.”

Unfortunately, what they are talking about on Valentine’s Day is what she thinks about your gift.

As I’ve said before, let’s be careful out there guys.

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proposed hiring a full time officer as this would help cut down on overtime. Alderman Bob White stated the police budget was over budget. Alderperson Sandy Comstock asked Hensley what put them so over budget. Hensley stated that the over budget was due to shifts not being covered and overlapping, with not enough officers to work.

In the water and sewer report, Eddie Watkins stated that a meter at the water plant needed to be recalibrated. In order to do so, it would have to be sent off and the city would need a back up meter. The cost of the new meter would be approximately $1650 and to recalibrate the current meter approximately $980. The board approved for Watkins to do whichever one becomes necessary.

Watkins also advised that over 60 percent of residential water meters would need to be replaced due to over a million gallons of water being run through them. He also stated that 14 points were deducted on the city’s Sanitary Survey due to ‘dead’ lines. White made a motion to include the water line repair in the next budget year but received no second to the motion.

Watkins stated he was approached by two citizens concerning work that was to be handled by the city and almost two years have passed with nothing being done.

The first citizen was Jerry Faulkner, of 617 McKnight Street. The city cut his driveway to repair and replace water lines and it was to be paved back. Cardwell asked Watkins to get quotes on the repairs.

The second citizen was Holmes Stine of 102 King Street. He asked the city to clean out ditches for better drainage on Fain and Morris Streets. Cardwell stated for the city crew to go ahead and clean out the ditches.

In the street report, Police Chief Hensley advised there are 21 streets that need some type of repair. Watkins advised the board that a paving group out of Milan, PRI, would be in the city on Thursday, January 19, to get

quotes for repairing streets in need of repair.

Under new business brought before the board, Cardwell advised that the property on 218 South Trenton Street now belongs to the city. Gibson County deeded over the property to the city for $12.

Comstock asked what could be done about the house at 110 South Trenton Street. It needs to be torn

down before it falls down. White advised he would talk with the owners of the property.

Alderperson Kathy Keith advised of a sewage oder at the school that can be smelled outside and inside the gym. After much discussion on the issue, Randy Gregory and Watkins will check out and see what the options are to correct the problem.

the private/industrial sector, he hopes to join other mayors in West Tennessee to make this region the best place to live and work.

By participating in WestStar, Witherspoon hopes to join a network of regional leaders who all have the same mission in improving education as well as workforce and economic development.

Burke is the director and executive vice president of the Milan Chamber of Commerce. She is also an independent fashion consultant with CAbi. She is the current vice president and president-elect for the Milan High School Alumni Association and serves on the executive committee for Cub Scouts Pack 50. She is also a graduate of Gibson County Leadership, a program she co-facilitates. She currently serves on the Gibson County Workforce Development Committee and is a member of West Tennessee Chamber of CommerceExecu t ives , Tennessee Chamber of Commerce Executives, Tennessee Economic Development Council,

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By participating in WestStar, Burke hopes to further develop her leadership capabilities and make a difference in her community.

Lowery is the chief of police for the city of Medina. He is a board member of the Jackson Area American Red Cross and the WRAP (Women’s/Men’s Rape Assistance

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Gregory informed the board that during the recent storms, the telephone line to the water plant and city shop had been torn down. Gregory stated that this needed to be repaired due to the water plant alarms working through the phone lines.

In the Fire Committee report, Alderman Nathan Reed relayed to the board that the fire department was testing a backup paging system and the system is working fine. The purchase of this system will cost $150.This system records the audio page from Central Control and sends the page as a text message to the firefighters’ phones.

Fire Chief Roger Worrell stated that he had asked for a purchase order to buy turnout gear. There is currently a $400 reduction in the price and he would like to take advantage of the savings. This purchase is a budgeted item. The board approved a measure to purchase two sets of turnout

gear at a price not to exceed $2,500.

In the Water and Sewer committee report, Thompson advised the board that approximately a ten-foot section of the sewer main would have to be replaced around the intersection of Washington Street and Lee Street. Roger Orgain, a State Inspector, met with city personnel regarding this opening in the sewer line. The board agreed that this repair needs to be made immediately.

Thompson asked Attorney Jennifer Deen to relay her findings to the board regarding her research on the sidewalks on Elm Street. Deen informed the board that she had a copy of all of the property deeds in question. She advised that the legal descriptions did not convey who owns the sidewalks; the city or the property owners.

Deen contacted Reasons Construction and received an estimate of the costs related to platting these deeds to gain the knowledge

of exactly who owns the sidewalks. Deen advised that it would cost approximately $100 for the platting costs.

A motion was made by alderman Robert Johnson and seconded by alderperson Judy Baker to allow Reasons Construction to plat the deeds in question at a cost of $100. The board approved the measure.

Deen also informed the board that she and City Recorder Jason Griggs had been working together to get the city in compliance with TML’s audit recommendations.

Efforts are being made to check the validity and status of employees’ driver’s licenses and Deen is working on crafting employee performance evaluations.

Under new business, a motion was made by Alderman Nathan Reed and seconded by Johnson to pass on first reading Ordinance 2012-204, an ordinance creating a Special Revenue Fund for Solid Waste. The board approved the ordinance.

Associated Wholesale Grocers, a grocer owned Coop that supplies Food Rite stores, awards excellence in grocery merchandising.

Tonya King, the store manager of Food Rite in Dyer was just awarded the ‘Excellence in Grocery Merchandising’ by Associated Wholesale

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“Tonya is diligently looking for the right items at the right price to display for our customers,” said store owner Joey Hays. “She knows products, what’s hot and what is not and is always ahead of the

game on having her store merchandised with the right merchandise. I could not be prouder of her. She is a local girl that works hard and takes pride in the job she does.”

Tonya was chosen out of over 400 stores that Associated Wholesale Grocers supplies out of the Memphis Division.

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KING WINS MERCHANDISING AWARD - Tonya King, manager of Dyer Food Rite, won the Associated Wholesale Grocers ‘Excellence in Grocery Merchandising’ award. The award is based on King’s skills in merchandising. Store owner Joey Hays said, “Tonya knows what products are hot and takes pride in the job she does.”

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It was a “family divided” last Sunday night for the Lamar family when three generations gathered at the home of Ronnie and Cindy to view the Super Bowl game. With part of the family cheering on the New York Giants and others pulling for the New England Patriots lots of good-natured ribbing went on throughout the evening. In the end though, the New York Giants were victorious, claiming the title of 2012 Super Bowl champions.

Ronnie Lamar spent the day last week with his grandfather, Eurby Sanders of Gibson. They put flowers on his grandmother’s grave before going to Reelfoot Lake where they enjoyed a delicious fish dinner together.

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if you didn’t follow your dream or wish upon that star. What if you didn’t follow your heart whether it take you near or far. What if you left words unsaid that you needed to convey. Then your life and others too could be changed in a regrettable way.

On our prayer list this week, please remember Regina Miller, Gabby Mathiason, Terry Sweat, David Stephenson, Liam Sims, Jesse and Elaine Davidson, Bobby and Carol Primrose, Doris and Sam Weatherly,Elmer and Virginia Williams, Paul Lee Williams, Sally Copeland, Jimmy Simmons, Eurby Sanders, Gwen Rickards, Paul Hughes, PeeWee Wyrick, Vickie Robinson, Francis Plunkett, Easton Hopper, and Henry and Cathy Herane.

All enjoyed another Lord’s Day of fellowship, giving praise to God, and remembering the death, burial, and resurrection of His Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Let us continue to pray for James White and Billie Paschall who are in the nursing home.

It was a joy to have two brothers leading our singing at Sunday evening services. Max and Dakota Betts, grandsons of Bobbie Betts did an excellent job leading us in singing praises to our Lord. Max has just returned home from the hospital. He is doing so much better and we hope and pray that he will continue to improve.

Virginia Smith asked for our prayers, as she was to have surgery on her knee this past Tuesday.

We are happy to announce that we will host the 2nd monthly County Singing of the Churches of Christ this Sunday, February 12, 2012, at 2:30 p.m. Everyone is invited.

Have you ever pondered the thought of “Total commitment?” I will use the illustration I heard years ago. A hen and a pig came upon a church building and read the advertised sermon on the billboard out front, which read, “What can we do to help the poor?” Immediately the hen suggested they feed them bacon and eggs. The pig thought for a moment and said, “There is one thing wrong with feeding bacon eggs to the poor. For you, it only requires a contribution, but for me it requires total commitment!” Many today are not willing to b e totally committed to the Lord because it demands too much of them. The apostle Paul said in Romans 8:18, “The sufferings of this present time, are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us!” Total commitment is worth every

effort! What is commitment? It is defined as a pledge to fulfill, an obligation, to obligate ourselves to a cause. It also means responsibility, a pledge, promise, vow, resolution and determination. To be totally committed, we must realize we have a personal commitment. We cannot blame others for our own sins. Job tells us in 19:4 that he couldn’t blame his sin on anyone else. He alone was responsible. Some offer excuses for lack of total commitment. Moses offered excuses to God when God told him and get His people out of Egypt. Moses said, “Who am I to go? …What shall I say unto them…I am not an eloquent speaker. (Exodus 3;11, 13, 4:10) The prophet Jeremiah said, “I cannot speak; for I am a child.” But the Lord said unto me, “Say not, I am a child; for thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I command thee thou shalt speak.” (Jeremiah 1:6-7) Are we using these old worn out excuses today? Others might say that total commitment is “too difficult, I just don’t se the need, I have a business to run, the Master is too hard, I don’t have the time, I don’t have the social position, etc., etc.

We are to be committed to God, the truth, each other, our family, to purity and modesty, and to souls. These are the scriptures respectfully: (Matthew 22:37-38, Jeremiah 6:16-17,

Jude 3, Titus 2:1, Matthew 7:12, Matthew 22:39, Ephesians 5:22-25, 6:4, Philippians 4:8, James 1:27, Matthew 5:8, Matthew 9:36, 28:19-20) Do we have total commitment to the Lord and His requirements for us? Too many seem to be “just trying to get by.” God does not want our second best, He wants our very best! Think about your commitment to God this very day?

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James D. Dunagan and Terry Smith Dunagan are celebrating 50 years of marriage. They will be celebrating at Yorkville Park Community Building Sunday February 19, 2012, from 2 to 4 p.m.

The couple wed February 17, 1962, at First Baptist Church, Huntingdon, TN by Rev. Jonas Stewart.

They have three children,

The family of Clarence and Eva Davidson invites everyone to come to New Bethlehem Baptist Church February 12, 2012, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary.

Jimmy H. Dunagan and Vickie, Vicki D. Huey and Amos and Michele D. Spence and John.

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They were married February 14, 1987, at the 1st Baptist Church in Kenton. Their children are Mark and Alisa Davidson, Shad and Courtney Davidson, Kenneth Coday, Teresa and Greg Parnell, and Ava and Lynn Finch.

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Wednesday February I marked the first day of meetings of the Golden Agers for February. (Duh)

Pastor of Dyer FBC offered thanks to God for the bountiful spread of food and everyone ate well. Led by Kenny McEwen, prayers were offered up to the Lord for comfort for the families of Doug Shoaf and George Davis. Kenny also led prayer for healing for Rita Hicks, Ed Pratt, Ann Powell, and the mother of Michael Barnett, Dyer FBC Minister of Youth and Children.

Nothing was extraordinary about the meeting, at first, except the bloated attendance number of 27, which included guests Jeri Bailey and Patsy Reed. But then “they” came in -- ready to do music, and to banter with each other and to slip in some comedic diversions. That would be the duo of Justin Little and Nathan Reed, who shared a morning of delightful music and quips.

Their boss Tony Jones of Jones Telecommunications graciously let them take time from their workday for us to hear Justin’s amazing virtuosity on the piano and Nathan’s equally, enjoyable vocals. Their songs included “Till the Storm Passes Over,” “I Want to See Jesus,” “Hide Thy Me,” “In

My Heart There Rings a Melody of Love,” “There’s Something About That Name,” and “O, What a Savior.” Justin also played “If That isn’t Love,” “His Eye is on the Sparrow,” and remarkable variations of “Amazing Grace.” By request the two gave their audience enjoyment with “He keeps me Singing,” “I’ll Fly Away,” “I’ll Meet You in the Morning,” and “The Church in the Wildwood,” requested by Nathan’s Aunt Patsy Reed. Peaceful pleasure permeated the audience of golden agers and guests the morning of February 1.

North Union By Connie Cooper

I’m sure you all enjoyed the day that the Lord provided us last Sunday. I know that it was the climax of the football season and all Giants fans are happy things went the way they did. But every day is a day to rejoice and find gladness because God is in His heaven and we are the apples of His eye. Jesus does love you, the Bible tells us so.

The children’s sermon provided by Kenny Joyce this week also declared a message of caring. Kenny told the children of God’s providential hand in an incident that provided him opportunity to assist a family who were down on their luck. They were out of gas and Kenny just happened to have a gas can with him and was able to go and get gas and get the people back on the road. God had him in the right place at the right time.

Linda Carmoney provided the special music by singing a song about living unforgiven. The song, “Unforgiven,” told of the needless shame and pain Christians endure because of their unwillingness to repent and confess their sins to God.

Remember the promise, “If we will confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all

unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9. Also according to James 4:10 if we “humble ourselves in the sight of the Lord, He will lift you up.” I could use a bit of a pick me up today; how about you?

Bro. Mark’s morning message was entitled, “The Four Quarters of Life.” The question was asked, “are you in the game or on the bench” as far as the Lord’s work goes?

Sunday evening service was held at the Harris home prior to the Super Bowl fellowship. Everyone had a good time and plenty of good food.

We again had a few folks out with illness and injuries. Sandy Whitley filled in for the ailing William Sims. Sandy always does a great job leading the congregation in worship through music.

Linda and I stopped by to see Nerine Cowan in her new home. We had an enjoyable visit and Linda sang for her. Nerine asked me to keep everyone reminded that she still is praying for all of us and if we have prayer requests to let her know so she can pray. Her number is a 742-3288.

Also, if you need information on Griefshare, call me at 697-2966. Have a great week and I’ll see you in church on Sunday.

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The Grapevine By Sarah Skinner

We had a very spiritual service at St. Paul Sunday morning. It appeared that almost everyone came to worship our Savior, Jesus Christ. The women’s department had charge of the wonderful devotion. I was the worship leader. Rev. Michele Skinner delivered the message. Her topic was “Don’t forget to Thank Him” that was found in Luke 17:15-19. She informed us we should thank Him from our hearts and not just our moths, and when we do, we will praise Him.

The Mass Choir provided the music. The special selection was, “I’m glad to be in service one more time,” led by Ronald Banks.

Vickie Wynn united with

our church. We are so glad to have; she has been attending regularly for a long time.

Rev. Willie Pounds and the others on the mission to the Philippines are expected home this week. We are still praying for their safe return.

Sis. Tenthy Pounds was not us Sunday; her sister-in-law, Mrs. Willie B. Warren, was ill and she stayed near her. We had several young visitors Sunday including Douglas Simpson of St. Louis. We are always glad to have Gary Banks of Ft. Campbell worship with us.

Several attended the funeral of Billy Martin at Beech Grove, Rutherford, Saturday. Doug Simpson and Carolyn Simpson of St. Louis, MO were among the out of state relatives who

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When you’re ready, please read Colossians 3:15. Let God rule and reign in every facet of your life. Looking at that verse again: Suppose you want to start a ministry or a business with a ministry. Sounds good? Has God set up the start or was it all your idea? Are you sure?

“Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.” (James 1:16-17)

Okay. Now you’ve decided that the ministry was God’s idea. Where do we go from here? What did Jesus say?

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to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” (John 14:27) These words by themselves almost sound like a blanket of permission to start anything good any time. Are they? Can we know? Is it God’s timing? Is it His time to begin?

“Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering: hearing with one another, and forgiving one another. If anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection.

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body, and be thankful.”

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visited Michelle Skinner in Collierville Friday. Joyce Ann Albea of Nashville spent the weekend with Mary Warren.

Those having birthdays this week are: Eric Brooks, Pearl Banks, Kane Taylor, Kendra Campbell, Alberta Rogers, and Alicia Moore. We wish them all happy birthday.

Our prayer list includes William Edmonds, L. M. Bardwell, Rev. Henry Banks, John Mitchell, John Mays, Josie Johnson, Martha Simpson, Mary L. Mays, Geraldine Grice, Cathy Bailey, Donavan Banks, and the bereaved families.

God bless and have a good week.

(Colossians 3:12-15) Only his peace is needed. Do we have his peace about starting now? Who is leading?

When we were saved, the Holy Spirit of God came to dwell and remain in each of us forever. Jesus explained that to his disciples before it happened (John 14: 16-18) Jesus told us where to look and search for discernment and guidance.

“I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now.

However, when he, the spirit of truth, has come, he will guide you into all truth for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak and he will tell you things to come.” (John 16-12-13)

Have we surrendered it all to God?

Gibson - North Relay For Life teams have several fundraisers already in the works for the 2012 event.

• The Dyer School Relay team will have concessions at Mr. Diddie Cooper’s Estate Auction on Saturday morning February 11. Bobby Sullivan will be doing the cooking. Hot dogs, hamburgers, BBQ bologna, drinks, and baked goods will be available. The sale will be at Bubba Cooper’s at 33 Old Dyer-Trenton Rd. in Dyer. The sale will begin around 9 a.m.

•The date for Dyer School’s Luke Flowers Day, 5K Run/Walk is set for April 21st. The Balloon Release will be at 8:30 a.m. with the race beginning at 9 a.m. There will be more activities for the day and everyone will be informed when the final plans are made. They are taking sponsors if anyone is interested in supporting this effort. They 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.

•Wound Care Resources Relay team is collecting plastic, aluminum, and cardboard. Items may be brought to the office at 4 Newbern Hwy in Yorkville. For more info, contact Alicia or Amy at 731-643-

6660.•Rutherford School Relay

team is selling t-shirts. They are gray with hot pink and pale pink writing that says “Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.” -Helen Keller. In the middle of the quote there is a cube that reads CURE. The adult sizes are $15 (add $1 for xl and 2xl). The youth sizes are $12. Contact Kelly Tucker at 731-665-6180 or email her at [email protected] to order.

• The Salem Methodist Church Relay team is planning two fundraisers: a Pancake Breakfast at Goodluck Fire Department, Saturday, February 25 from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and Spaghetti Supper and Auction at Rutherford Woodmen of the World Building, April 14 at 5 p.m.

•Dyer C.P. Church Relay for Life team will be selling Italian beef sack lunches February 16 in the Dyer C.P. Church Fellowship Hall. Call Betty Rose Thompson at 692-2767 or Judi Newbert at 692-3183 to place your order. Lunch includes Italian beef on a hoagie bun, chips and dessert for $10. Pick up or delivery to your place of business. The team will have the Pepsi Wagon March 17 at Dyer Food Rite parking lot selling Chicago hot dogs and hamburgers beginning at 10:30 a.m. A Bake Sale will be held May 12 in the Dyer Food Rite parking lot with homemade

rolls, bread, cakes, pies and other items for Mother’s Day beginning at 8:00 a.m.

Upcoming Relay For Life events

Gibson County Sheriff’s investigators have arrested Clinton H. Walker, 48, of 174 Gibson Highway, Trenton. Walker is charged with one count each of rape of a child and aggravated sexual battery in an incident

Gibson County Sheriff’s investigators were recently alerted to the possible misuse of funds from a checking account at the Gann Fire Department.

An investigation was opened and the former station chief has been arrested and charged with theft over $1,000.

In a statement to

Gibson County Sheriff’s investigators have been investigating the report of a stolen Kubota tractor.

During the investigation

Gibson County Sheriff’s Department deputies on patrol recently discovered a subject at the county impound lot in the process of taking a CD player from an impounded vehicle.

Taken into custody at the scene was Chase E. Doss, 25, of 3 Seavers Road, Milan. Doss has been charged with burglary, theft of property and possession of burglary tools.

He was processed at the Correctional Complex and later released under $5,000

investigators, James A. Mitchell, 26, of 73 Bradford Highway, Milan, admitted to using funds from the fire department account for his own personal use.

He was processed at the Correctional Complex and later released under $2,500 bond. A preliminary hearing is set for February 14th in Gibson County General

Sessions Court at Trenton.

Former Gann FD chief charged with theft of department funds

Trenton man charged with child rape, aggravated sexual battery

involving a minor. He is currently held in the

Gibson County Correctional Complex under a $75,000 bond. A preliminary hearing is set for March 27th in Gibson County General Sessions Court at Trenton.

Man charged with theft at impound lot

bond. A preliminary hearing was set for February 7th in Gibson County General Sessions Court at Trenton.

it was revealed the theft reported did not occur.

As a result, Kevin D. Kiser, 39, of 60 Mulberry Grove Road, Bradford

has been arrested. He is charged with making a fraudulent insurance claim, alteration of a serial number and filing a false report.

Kiser was processed at the Correctional Complex and released. A preliminary hearing has been set for March 20th in Gibson County General Sessions Court at Trenton.

Bradford man charged with fraud

James Mitchell

Clinton Walker

Kevin Kiser

Chase Doss

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MARTHA ELIZABETH “BETTY” CARLTON

Neboville - Mrs. Martha Elizabeth “Betty” Carlton, 86, of the Neboville community, passed away February 3, 2012, at Gibson General Hospital in Trenton. Funeral services for Mrs. Carlton were held on Monday, February 6, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Karnes and Son Funeral Home in Dyer. Burial followed in the Yorkville Cemetery.

Mr. Wesley Jackson and Mr. Tim Vann officiated. Mrs. Carlton is survived by two sons, Michael Carlton of Neboville and Keith Carlton of Corinth, Mississippi (wife Renee); four grandchildren, Daniel Carlton of Neboville, Lorie Jenkins of Palmersville (husband Joseph), Bryant Carlton and Miller Carlton of Corinth, Mississippi; one great-grandson, Alexander Jenkins of Palmersville; and one sister, Laura Vann.

Martha Carlton, better known as Betty, was born March 3, 1925, and was a resident of the Neboville community in Gibson County, Tennessee. She was raised in the Three-Way community outside of Humboldt and later helped work on the atomic bomb at Oakridge during World War II before marrying Dennis Carlton and settling in Neboville. Mrs. Carlton was a retired bank teller for the Bank of Yorkville, and a member of the Neboville Church of Christ. She was an ardent supporter of the Gibson County basketball teams.

Her husband, Dennis Carlton, and parents William W. and Laverne Hopper Sanders also preceded Mrs. Carlton in death.

Karnes and Son Funeral Home was honored to serve the family of Mrs. Martha Elizabeth “Betty” Carlton.

JANET OLIVER THOMPSON Dyer - Mrs. Janet Oliver Thompson, age 68, of Dyer,

passed away from this life on January 23, 2012, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services for Mrs. Thompson were conducted on Thursday, January 26, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Karnes and Son Funeral Home of Dyer with Bro. DeWayne Goodgine and Bro. Jerry Legg officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery of Dyer.

Mrs. Thompson was born March 16, 1943, in Dyer, the daughter of the late George Vernon “Jack” and Nancy Louise Taylor Oliver. She retired from the Gibson County Building and Zoning office.

Mrs. Janet Thompson is survived by her spouse, Phillip Thompson of Dyer; two sons, Mark (Ronda) Thompson of Jackson, Mike (Natalie) Thompson of Cincinnati, OH; three grandchildren, Matt (Sara) Thompson of Nashville, Kate Thompson of Martin, Brittni Thompson of Nashville; a great-grandson, Jonathan Blake Thompson of Franklin; six sisters, Evelyn (William) Bunch of Trenton, Elena Isbell of Murfreesboro, Verna Mai Judy of Dyer, Martha Mosley of Dyer, Margaret (Pete) Bell McCaslin of Dyer, Marie Workman of Jackson; two brothers, J. W. (Nancy) Oliver of Jackson, Robert (Nancy) Oliver of Murfreesboro; two sisters-in-law, Margaret (Ronnie) Taylor of Dyer, Dot Oliver of Dyer; her mother-in-law, Permelia Thompson of Dyer; and lots of nieces and nephews.

Her parents, and two brothers, Eugene Oliver and George Oliver, preceded her in death.

Karnes and Son Funeral Home was honored to serve the family of Mrs. Janet Oliver Thompson.

Rutherford 1st Baptist By Kathrine Blankenship

There was a good crowd Sunday morning. The choir sang, “Til the Storm Passes By,” for the special.

This was the first day for Billy Griffin to direct the

choir; he did a good job.Kelly Tucker sang, “I am

blessed,” for special music.Teresa Lozier played the

piano because Sue Ellen Moore was out of town.

Bro. Jason preached from Nehemiah 3.

Laurie White joined the church Sunday morning. She has been attending for a while.

She and Roger White were married recently. We congratulate them both; this is very special to me, since she is my daughter.

Next Sunday night we will have a Valentine banquet and the proceeds will go toward two church mission trips this summer.

Those having birthdays this week are Dennis Warren, Nathan Smith, Jackie Raybon, Savannah Adkins, and Elaine Riggins.

If you are looking for a home church, you are welcome to come visit with us.

Until next week, God bless.

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Thank You,Perhaps you sent a lovely card

or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a floral spray; if so, we saw it there. Perhaps you brought food, perhaps a whole meal. For such a kind gesture, much gratitude we feel! Perhaps you preached the message our loved one did prepare.Or sang of Heaven’s gates and how we’ll meet her there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words that any friend could say. Perhaps you were not there at all but prayed for us that day.

Whatever you did, our hearts were touched. We thank you very, very much. We sincerely appreciate those many acts of kindness, messages of sympathy, and visits to the funeral home during our recent loss.

We especially wish to thank Bro. DeWayne Goodgine and Bro. Jerry Legg for their support, ministry, and encouragement during this difficult time.

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GEORGIA TEAGUE GLADHILL

Dyer - Mrs. Georgia Gladhill, age 94, of Dyer, Tennessee, passed away on February 4, 2012, at the Dyer Nursing Home. Funeral services for Mrs. Gladhill were conducted on Tuesday, February 7, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home of Dyer with Lynn Tharpe officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery of Dyer.

Mrs. Gladhill was born February 14, 1917, in McNairy County, Tennessee; the daughter of the late George and Verdie Jarrgian Teague. She worked in the fitting department of Brown Shoe Company.

Mr. Gladhill is survived by her son-in-law, Connie Comstock and two grandchildren, Jeff (Terrie) Comstock and Amy Comstock. She was preceded in death by her parents and her spouse, Mr. Ben Gladhill.

The family received friends on Monday, February 6. Karnes & Son Funeral Home was honored to serve the family of Georgia Teague Gladhill.

HOLLIS RAYMOND BLACKBURN

Dyer - Mr. Hollis Raymond Blackburn, age 94, of Dyer, Tennessee, passed from this life on February 5, 2012, at Gibson General Hospital. Funeral services for Mr. Blackburn were conducted on Wednesday, February 8, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home of Dyer with Bro. Don Barnett and Bro. Jerry Legg officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery of Dyer.

Mr. Blackburn was born September 25, 1917, in Gibson County; the son of the late Ransom and Mettie McConnell Blackburn. He retired from Brown Shoe Company.

Mr. Raymond is survived by his wife, Christine Cook Blackburn; one son, Johnny Blackburn (wife Jewell) of Trenton; two grandsons, Rodney and Craig (wife Jeannine) of Dyer; three great-grandchildren, Jacob, Nikki, and Noah Blackburn; two sisters, Rebecca Augustinis and Vernell Harrell of Michigan; a stepdaughter, Nancy Brooks of Iuka, Mississippi; three step-grandchildren, Kimberly Bedrossian, Caton Brooks of Olive Branch, Mississippi, Bryant Brooks of Memphis; seven step great-grandchildren, Raymond, Elise, Daniel, Rochelle, Garrett, Hunter, Ryan, Caitlin, Hillary, and Zazie. He was preceded in death by his parents and first wife Dovie Blackburn.

The family received friends on Tuesday, February 7, and Wednesday, February 8 from 9 a.m. till service time. Karnes & Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Hollis Raymond Blackburn.

JOHN BRADLEY LATHAMMilan - Services for John Bradley Latham, 27, of Milan,

will be Friday, February 10, at 11 a.m. at Bodkin Funeral Home in Milan. Visitation will be Thursday, February 9, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Burial, following services, will be at Gibson County Memory Gardens in Gibson.

Latham was killed in an automobile accident Sunday, Feb. 5.

He is survived by his parents, Richard and Judy Latham of Milan, daughter, Andrea Latham of Bradford and grandmother, Betty Honeycutt of Milan.

New Hope By Shirley Hooper

Wednesday evening was our annual soup and chili supper. A large crowd enjoyed the delicious food and fellowship. Billy Joe Roberts brought the devotional, “How Jesus used the Old Testament.” Christ referred to twenty-four different Old Testament books. We looked at many scriptures and the New Testament validates the old. It is all God breathed and

will of Him who sent Christ. This is found in 2 Timothy 3:15-17.

Sunday morning our minister of music, Brother Terry Owens presented the special music, “One Touch.”

Brother Corey Meggs spoke on “Offering Hope” from Acts 3:1-13. Peter and John were at the temple when a crippled man asked for money. They had no money but gave him something better. In the name of Christ, he was told to rise up and walk and he did. We are directed to hold our hope using God’s word to all.

A large group of youth and children enjoyed the Super Bowl party at J.T. and Jenny McKinney’s home Sunday evening.

Brother Corey’s evening message continued the study on Acts 3rd chapter. He went from “a miracle to a message.” We must give Jesus all the credit just as Peter and John did. We studied the Old Testament promises concerning the coming Savior, even back to Abraham. How does this affect our lives today?

Next Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m. there will be a church wide breakfast. Pray for those having surgery this week, our student search committee and all those on our prayer list and friends in the nursing home.

I went to dinner the other day; it was a bit pricey. The waiter finally came over and asked, “And how did you find your steak, Madame?” “Purely by accident,” I answered. “I moved the potatoes and peas, and there it was.”

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Bethpage By Joyce Brown

Keely Mill News By Diane Hamlin

Worship service began Sunday with “Jesus, Something About That Name,” during quiet time, and also was our call to worship.

Following Preacher’s Pals, we welcomed everyone to “I Love To Tell the Story.”

Offertory by Jo and Janice was “Without Him”. What a great song that is, for without Him we would be nothing.

Bro. James preached from 1 Peter 4:7-10 on the subject “Because of the End”. He continued that theme in the night’s message and went through verses eleven through sixteen of the same chapter.

Beth reported that they had heard from the Philippine mission team who had arrived back in Manila. The group had seen thousands of souls come to Christ in the days they had been preaching and ministering among people that were hungry to hear the

story of our Savior. Becky Jo Griggs received

a very special birthday gift last week. She is proud to be wearing a beautiful engagement ring. It’s going to be a very busy year in the home of the Griggs’! Congratulations Becky Jo and Gary.

We’re looking forward to having Gideon speaker, Joey Hayes, with us next Sunday. Then on Sunday afternoon, don’t forget the baby shower for Britney

VFW SPRING CHARITY CRAPPIE TOURNAMENTThe Milan VFW Annual Spring Charity Crappie Tournament will be held on March

31, 2012. Registration Thurs. March 29, at 6 p.m. After registration enjoy BBQ with all the trimmings. For more information call the Milan VFW at 686-8906, Steve Brasfield at 571-4795 or Denise Oliver at 414-8891.

Our Sunday school hour opened with everyone singing “Jesus Loves Me.” Lane Flesher opened us in prayer.

Christy Skelton did a good job teaching the adult class their lesson “Be Different” from Deuteronomy 14-15. God’s people are to display a lifestyle that reflects their right relationship with the Lord. Mike Fields closed us in prayer.

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

Bro. John Fields opened services in prayer.Rejoice in the Lord Always.

Bro. Steve welcomed our visitors and made many announcements. We had a time of praise reports and prayer requests.

During our time of meet and greet with our church family and visitors everyone enjoyed a special time of fellowship with handshakes and hugs.

Kay Fields blessed us by sharing her Sunday school testimony with us. The congregation joined the choir singing the hymn “There Shall Be Showers of Blessing.”

For our special music the choir did a great job singing “Never Alone.” Children’s church was dismissed to Jennifer Fields.

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For Sunday morning worship services, we had an attendance of 123 with 99 in Sunday school.

The message for the morning service came from the book of Matthew 28:18-20 - these are my words “Lord Jesus Christ’ great commission is the Lord’s will for us.” As a servant of the Lord we are told to preach the gospel unto all nations. We live in a dark world full of sin and we have the responsibility to bring the light unto the world through the gospel.

The message for the evening service came from the book of 2 Timothy 2:24. Paul tells Timothy about being a servant of God. Be gentle, kind, apt to teach, do not quarrel, be patient,

enduring evil, be humble and full of the knowledge of truth of the word. Be able to teach the truth “God’s word” to all.

Please remember f of Mrs. Georgia Gladhill in your prayers. Mrs. Georgia would have been 96 years old on Valentine’s Day. Georgia was a blessing to all of us and she will be missed greatly.

Remember the following in prayer: Ray Hunt, Lyle Tate, Jerry Martin, Jan Tharpe, all of our shut-ins and those in nursing homes.

The congregation is invited for a Valentine’s Day get together at William G. McFarland’s home on Sunday night February 12th after worship services. Wear red or make a dish to

DYER FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CHILDREN GIVES BACK - The children of 1st Baptist Church, Dyer were honored with the presence of Dyer Police Officer Neil Matthews on January 29th 2012. The children had collected four thirty-gallon bags of stuffed animals to present to the Dyer Police. Officer Matthews spoke to the children on how these animals would be given to children when they respond to different situations. The children would like to say a big “thank you” to officer Matthews and other officers for their work on keeping Dyer, TN a safe place for families.

bring with red in it, We will be rehearsing songs to sing when we go to the Harlan Morris Home on Monday night February 13th at 6:00 p.m. to help celebrate Valentine’s Day.

Our next teachers’ banquet and workshop is scheduled for February 17th. If you have been a teacher in the last year, please let Joey Barron know if you’ll be attending.

The West Tennessee Children’s Home truck will be making a pickup on March the 26th. Please be sure and bring nonperishable food items, coin cans or donations prior to the pickup date. If you need some ideas, there is a list in the foyer for some items that are needed for the children.

Bro. Steve delivered our morning message about Truth as he read scripture from John 8:31-32. Berl O’Brien dismissed services in prayer as the hymn “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” was sung.

We are calling February the Heartbeat of Keely Mill month. This Sunday was ‘Start Your Heart Sunday’ and our heartbeat was Fellowship. After morning services everyone enjoyed a fellowship potluck meal of red, white and pink foods.

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.

Fletcher from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the fellowship.

Quote from “Jesus Calling”: The most persistent choice you face is whether to trust Me or to worry. You will never run out of things to worry about, but you can choose to trust Me no matter what. I am an ever-present help in trouble. Trust Me, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea. God Bless and see you next week.

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Sports & EducationLady Pioneers defeat Westview in district play

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basketball team took on Martin Westview Friday night. Westview jumped out to an early 19-10 lead and we were forced to play from behind all game. The Pioneers struggled to land

BY LORI CATHEY In a hard-fought match

on Senior Night, the Lady Pioneers, with a furious comeback in the fourth quarter, picked up a 52-46 district win over Martin Westview. With 30 seconds left in the first quarter, Khadijah Alexander and Sarah Beth Mullins made back to back 3-pointers, pulling Gibson County within one point of a tie. GC’s junior Jasmine Whittemore stole the ball, drove the length of the court and passed it to Courtney Haynes for a 3-foot jump shot at the buzzer to give Gibson County a 13-12 lead at the end of the first quarter.

Both teams then traded baskets in the second quarter to go to the locker room tied 26 all.

In the third quarter, Westview had an 8-0 run racing out to an 8-point lead, 40-32, going into the fourth quarter.

In between quarters, Gibson County Head coach Michael Hart asked his seniors if this was the way they wanted to finish their

BY LORI CATHEYThe Pioneer Football

Quarterback Club sponsored a “Meet the Coach” reception, Monday night, January 30th, at the Gibson County High School library. The event was held to introduce Gibson County’s new head football coach, Morgan Cruce and his wife, Stephanie and daughter, Evie to the community. Coach Cruce was the defensive coordinator for Union City and played 4 years of football at Lambuth University.

Mr. Jim Hughes, Principal of GC High School, commented “just in the few short weeks he (Coach Cruce) has been here, he has already demonstrated a great work ethic and great character and integrity,

LOOKING FOR TEAMMATES - Pioneer Zack Eskew is surround by Westview defenders as he looks for some help from his teammates. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

AWESOM OSLER LEADS WITH 25 POINTS - GC’s La’Darius Osler shoots over a Martin Westview defender for 2 points during Friday night’s game. Osler was the leading scorer for Gibson County with 25 points. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

SENIOR NIGHT - The Pioneers celebrated Senior Night on Friday night February 3, recognizing the senior basketball players and basketball cheerleaders. Seniors and their family members were recognized between the girls and boys basketball games against Martin. Senior members of the girls basketball team and cheerleaders are: (front row, from left) Courtney Haynes, Khadijah Alexander, Chelsea Joyce and Kristi Reed, basketball manager. (Back row, not in order) Brianna Anderson, Sabrina Baker, Brianna Clark, Amber Fields, Justice Fisk, Rachel Floor, Olivia Fly, and Amber Rea. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

LAST REGULAR SEASON GAME - Bernard Chamber played his last regular season game Friday night. Chelsea Wade escorted him. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

ALEXANDER STRIKES AGAIN - Lady Pioneer Khadijah Alexander steals the ball from Martin’s Tiffany Rechis. Alexander had 2 steals and forced 2 more leading to points in the final quarter. (Photo by Lori Cathey) MULLINS BLOCKS - Gibson County’s Sarah Beth

Mullins blocks Martin Westview’s Kandall Leyhue’s shot in the Lady Pioneers victory game Friday night. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

MEET THE COACHES - Pictured is GC head football coach Morgan Cruce and assistant coach Jessie Powell. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

and we are very pleased to have him here.” Coach Cruce stated his philosophy “revolved around four cornerstones - faith, family, football and academics.” He expressed it was an honor to be chosen as GC’s new head football coach.

Coach Cruce also introduced new assistant coach Jessie Powell. Coach Powell is currently teaching physical education throughout the county and is working with the team in the weight room. Coach Cruce also commented on the importance of integration of the newly formed Youth Football League and the Junior High football programs into the high school program. Cruce said, “We would like the players coming into the high

school to be able to turn the page in the play book, not be looking at a new one.”

Mr. Harry Tignor, GC High School AD, said “The success of the football program will take everyone working together, the parents, quarterback club, and administrators, not just the head coach.”

There were over fifty people in attendance at the QB Club sponsored event. Everyone enjoyed great refreshments and good conversation. QB Club President, Jason Williams thanked everyone for coming and reminded them of the upcoming QB sponsored football banquets on February 9, for the high school at 6 p.m. at the Yorkville Community Center.

GC’s new football coach introduced

last home game. He told them to go out and attack on offense and play aggressive defense. Gibson County fought into the lead behind a strong defense, especially from Alexander who had 2 steals and forced 2 more that all led to points.

The Lady Pioneers started the quarter off with a drive to the basket from Brianna Fetters to start a 14-0 run for Gibson County. Whittemore, with a 3-pointer at the top of the key, and Chelsea Joyce, with back-to-back drives to the basket gave Gibson County a 41-40 lead with 3:15 left in the quarter.

The Lady Pioneers held on late thanks to free throws from Haynes who was 7 of 8 and Mullins who was 2 of 2 to win the district contest 52-46.

‘’I was just being aggressive, trying to get the ball,’’ Lady Pioneer Khadijah Alexander said. ‘’Defense is my job and I didn’t want to lose my last home game.”

Gibson County shot 10 of 22 from the field, 7 of 11 from 3-point range and was 11 of 12 from the free throw

line.Leading Gibson County

was Courtney Haynes with 15 points and 3 assists and

had 7 of 8 free throws in the last quarter. Khadijah Alexander finished with 12 points, 3 assists and 4 steals.

Pioneers fall to Martin WestViewshots against Westview in the second quarter and were down by 23 points at the halftime. Martin came out full force in the third quarter outscoring the Gibson County 22-13. At the end of the third quarter Westview led 65-33.The Pioneers

Chelsea Joyce added 10 points, Jasmine Whittemore had 8 points, Sarah Beth

Mullins added 5 points and Brianna Fetters scored 2 points.

made a few mini runs in the fourth and outscored Martin 20-11,but Gibson County lost 76-53 to Martin.

La’Darius Osler led the Pioneers in double figures with 25 points, 2 blocks and 4 rebounds, followed by

Jercolby Milan with 13 and 5 steals, while Zack Eskew and Houston Cunningham chipped in with 4, respectively. Colby Marcle added 3 points and Jamal Jackson had 2 points.

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Students at Rutherford School were busy in January helping out their friends and our many new students. Everyone pictured was nominated for

BY KATRINA JETTON OLWEUS COORDINATOR

YORKVILLE SCHOOLYorkville School has

been very busy over the past several months with our One Tribe Olweus Anti-Bullying Program. Students continue to meet weekly with their classroom teachers and discuss issues or problems affecting students today. They are learning about problem solving, community involvement, teamwork and team building, respect, and most of all how to prevent

YORKVILLE OLWEUS FOOD DRIVE WINNER-Aubrey RichardsonMASK WINNERS - Alex Sonnen and Kelsey Dycus

YORKVILLE OLWEUS STUDENTS - Front row, from left: Jessie Powell, Taylor Dunlap, Kaylee Hurst. Middle Row, from left: Winner Drake Cowan, Wyatt Hollis, Joely Turner. Back Row: Cody Alford, Ridge Wood.

YORKVILLE OLWEUS STUDENTS - Front row, from left: Emma Wright, Ashton Parker, Micah Hart, Scarlett Duncan. Back row, from left: Grace Hollis, Holly Mabry, Winner Chloe Hopgood

YORKVILLE OLWEUS STUDENTS - Front row, from left: Lane Folkes, Nate Rodgers. Back row, from left: Winner Johnson Draper, Becca Welch, Hunter Holden

POSITIVE PIRATES - Front row, from left: Nicholas Dunlap, Sayde Wright, Ashley Pillow, Eli Dawson, Ally Goad, Aniya Gooch, Garrett Forrester, Peggy Bennett. Second row, from left: Hunter Hicks, Brittany O’Brien, Jessica Tanner, Danny Hunt, Kobe Clark, Connor Hill. Third row, from left: Dru Phelps, Darius Talib-din, Hunter McCall, Austin Little, Shadara Finch, Brooklyn McCullom. Not Pictured: Kate Nicholson

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bullying and how others are affected by our actions. Each month, students are chosen by teachers and staff for the One Tribe Wall. The students’ names are placed on a large number one for positive behavior and showing good character. Monthly drawings are held for the overall winner and students receive a prize provided by the school’s Olweus program.

Recently, the Olweus program sponsored several contests to spotlight

community awareness. In November, students collected over 750 cans of nonperishable food to donate to a county agency. For the month of December, the Yorkville Olweus program teamed up with Wound Care Resources to help provide Christmas presents for families in our communities.

We had an overwhelming response for both and would like to say thank you to all who helped with such worthy causes.

Yorkville School very busy with Olweus Anti-Bullying Program

BY JENNIFER MCCAIG-COXImagine the excitement

of children gathering to place their names in a hat for a chance to win an 8-foot stocking full of goodies for all ages.

This is a dream that City Lumber Company of Dyer makes come true every year with their annual Christmas stocking give-a-way.

The anticipation built for the whole month of December as children or their parents placed names for the drawing. Then, December 20th arrived, the day of the drawing.

Owner Scott Wright reached into the box and drew out the winning name of Elijah Hassell.

Elijah, a student at Dyer School, was over joyed as were his three siblings. They knew there would be something in the stocking for each of them.

As the children prepared to leave the store with their treasures, all four had to help carry the stocking, because it was larger than each of them was tall; it

the Positive Pirate Award for January. These students have shown positive character and helped out their fellow students. Thanks to Pate’s Department Store,

represented by Peggy Bennett, for sponsoring the award this month. Garrett Forrester was chosen as the winner of the McDonalds gift card.

Many Positive Pirates at Rutherford School

Elijah Hassell wins City Lumber’s Christmas Stocking Give-Away

had to be carried over their heads to the family car.

City Lumber would like to thank all that participated in this annual tradition.

“It is always a joy to

see the face of a child at Christmas time and we, as a company, are glad to help enhance the season for a child, or in this case, children,” said Wright.

CHRISTMAS STOCKING WINNER - Elijah Hassell won the City Lumber giant Christmas Stocking’

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• Autos • Trucks • Trailers • Mowers • ATV’s • Motorcycles • Boats • Tools • Misc. Items

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from the sale. Call first before traveling if this is a concern.INSPECTION ON SITE FRIDAY 9-5; CHECK IN MONDAY-THURSDAY 9-4,

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The Olweus Bullying program is a new program being implemented at Kenton School this year. We are making a commitment to be bully free by teaching students school rules to

KENTON SCHOOL JANUARY BULLY BUSTERS - The January “Bully Buster Award” winners for Kenton Elementary School students are as follows: (front row, from left) Traico Stamcoff, Logan Eaves, Makayla Halford, (back row, from left) Eli Cunningham, Branten Smith, Matt Tate, Rebecca Rudd and bank representative Brooke Carson. The winner of the First State Bank piggy bank was Matt Tate.

prevent bullying. We are very excited about the new program and the impact it will have on our students.

We are committed to teaching students these behaviors while they

are young so that they will carry over to their adolescent years. We teach students that the bystanders can play a huge role in preventing bullying. We encourage families to let us

Kenton School is bully freeknow if their child comes home and tells of any bullying incidents at school. Together, we can support a safe and caring school environment that teaches children how to take care of each other.

At Kenton School we are teaching these rules: 1. We will not bully others. 2. We will try to help students who are bullied. 3.We will include students who are left out. 4. If I know someone is being bullied, I will tell an adult at school and an adult at home.

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ALL-COUNTY CONFERENCE BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM - Making the 2012 All-County Conference Boys Basketball Team were: (front row) Shakur Harris and Deonte’ Watson from Rutherford; (Back row) Mac Hicks, Zack Brooks and Peyton Holt from Dyer.(Photo by Lori Cathey)

ALL-COUNTY CONFERENCE GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM - Making the 2012 All-County Conference Girls Basketball Team were: (front row) Erin Lannom and Chay Poynor from Dyer; (back row from left): Allie Smithson, Justyce White and Brianna Fields from Rutherford. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

NOTICE OF EARLY VOTING AND SAMPLE BALLOTPRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY ELECTION

COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY ELECTIONLOCAL OPTION SALES TAX REFERENDUM ELECTION

MARCH 6, 2012Pursuant to Sec. 2-6-103, Tennessee Code Annotated, notice is hereby given by the Gibson County Election

Commission for Early Voting by Personal Appearance for the March 6, 2012 Presidential Preference Primary and the County Democratic Primary Election. Early voting will take place in the Election Commission Office located on the first floor of the Courthouse, Trenton, TN, beginning Febraury 15, 2012 and ending February 28, 2012. Early voting hours will be from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon on Saturday. The Election Commission office will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2012 in observance of Presidents Day.

Notice is also given that a local option sales tax referendum election will be held in conjuction with the Presidential Preference Primary on March 6, 2012. This referendum will be voted on by voters in the affected areas of Gibson County which will include everyone those within the city limits of Humboldt, Medina, Kenton and Trenton.

INVITATION TO BIDDERS

The Town of Rutherford is accepting bids until 5:00 p.m. Monday, February 20, 2012 for pothole asphalt paving. Specifications are available at Rutherford City Hall, 206 East Main Street, Rutherford, Tennessee 38369. Additional information is available from Eddie Watkins at 731-693-0697. The Town of Rutherford reserves the right to accept and/or reject any and all bids.

Keith Cardwell, Mayor

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERSThe 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

PUBLIC NOTICEThe Town of Rutherford will be accepting bids

for the property located at 218 South Trenton Street, Rutherford, Tn. 38369. Property boundaries can be viewed at the Clerk & Master office of the Chancery Court, Trenton, Tn. –Parcel 38, Record Book Volume 956, Page 2772. Bids must be in a sealed envelope and will be accepted at City Hall, 206 Main Street, Rutherford, Tn. until February 20, 2012 at 5:00pm. The Town of Rutherford reserves the right to accept or refuse any/all bids.

Keith CardwellMayor

The Gibson County Memorial Library hosted the Bookworms for story time on Wednesday, February 1, 2012. The book of the day was “Aliens Love Underpants” by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort. The children enjoyed the story along with the colorful illustrations. The Bookworms decorated an alien in underpants during craft time with crayons and stickers. After that the children helped an alien find some underpants through a maze worksheet.

Gibson Co. Memorial Library Story Time The children had a snack of apples and bananas before ending story time with the “Hokey Pokey.”

The next Bookworm Story Time is on Wednesday, February 8th at 10am 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.

Gibson County Memorial Library Book Worms

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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 November 22, 2004, executed by CASSANDA JO YOUNG WILLIAMS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, conveying certain real property therein described to ROBERT M WILSON, JR WILSON & ASSOC PLLC as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, on December 3, 2004, as Instrument No. 58891, in Book 832, at Page 11; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, 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 16, 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: A certain tract or parcel of land in Gibson County, in the State of Tennessee, described as follows: TRACT 2 Beginning on an iron pin found in the East margin of Highway 45-E, which point is the Northwest corner of Wingo and the Southwest corner of the herein described tract; thence, from the point of beginning, and with the East margin of said highway the following calls: North 11 degrees 13 minutes 38 seconds East 132.96 feet; North 13 degrees 11 minutes 53 seconds East 125.11 feet to the Southwest corner of Leach; thence, with the South line of Leach, then continuing on a new line through Williams, South 86 degrees 51 minutes 11 seconds East 630.35 feet to a point in the centerline of a ditch; thence, with the centerline of said ditch, South 03 degrees 03 minutes 25 seconds East 241.83 feet to the centerline of a smaller drainage ditch; thence, with the centerline of said smaller drainage ditch the following calls: South 79 degrees 49 minutes 23 seconds West 330.30 feet; South 69 degrees 28 minutes 00 seconds West 138.85 feet to an iron pin found at the Southeast corner of Danner, thence, with the East line of Danner, then Wingo, North 14 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 158.20 feet to Northeast corner of Wingo; thence, with the North line of Wingo, South 83 degrees 40 minutes 00 seconds West 204.59 feet to the point of beginning, containing 4.296 acres. PARCEL# 057-036.03 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 519 HIGHWAY 45 S, BRADFORD, TN 38316. 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): Cassanda Jo Young Williams AKA Cassandra Jo Williams, Cassandra Jo Y Williams OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: FFPM Carmel Holding I LLC 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#: 10-0143789 FEI # 1006.123735 01/25, 02/01, 02/08/2012

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 March 30, 2007, executed by GIRTES STEWART, AS JOINT TENANTS, AND BRANDY R STEWART, AS JOINT TENANTS, conveying certain real property therein described to RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, on April 19, 2007 , as Instrument No. 85332, in Book 906, at Page 781-796; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-7, 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 15, 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: Situated and being in the 7th Civil District of Gibson County, Tennessee, in the City of Trenton, Tennessee, and being most of Lot #54 and a portion of Lot #53 of Block C in the Wade Penn Subdivision, Trenton, Tennessee, and beginning at a stake in the south margin of the right-of-way of Lynmark Street, formerly Glendale Street, and at the northwest corner of Lot #55, and runs thence with the west line of Lot #55 south 4 degrees 17 minutes east 132 feet to a stake, the southwest corner of Lot #55 and the northwest corner of Lot #60; runs thence with the north line of Lot #61, north 83 degrees 50 minutes west 100 feet to a stake, the new southwest corner of Lot #54; runs north 8 degrees 5 minutes east 110 feet more or less to a stake in the south margin of the right-of- -way of Lynmark Street, formerly Glendale Street; runs thence with the south margin of the right- of -way of said street north 81 degrees 30 minutes east 105 feet to the point of beginning. PARCEL NUMBER: 116D G 01900 000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 134 LYNMARK ST., TRENTON, TN 38382-3805. 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): GIRTES STEWART, BRANDY R STEWART and GIRTES L STEWART 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#: 11-0113365 FEI # 1006.151796 01/25/2012, 02/01/2012, 02/08/2012

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 October 19, 2007, executed by ANNA L GONZALES, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, conveying certain real property therein described to ROBERT M WILSON JR as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, on October 20, 2007 , as Instrument No. 90837, in Book 917, at Page 831; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOM E LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS S ERVICING, LP, 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, on December 27, 2010, as Instrument No. 118794, in Book 952, at Page 1872. 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 15, 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: BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIN IN THE WEST MARGIN OF ATKINS STREET, SAID POINT BEING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 11 AND THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THIS SAID LOT, RUNS THENCE SOUTH 13 DEGREES 41 MINUTS WEST ALONG THE WEST MARGIN OF ATKINS STREET FOR 15.6 FEET TO ANIRON PIN; RUNS THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 36 MINUTES WEST ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR 120.0 FEET TO AN IRON PIN AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 15; RUNS THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 24 MINUTES WEST FOR 171.9 FEET TO AN IRON PIN IN THE EAST LINE OF THE JAMES ATKINS FARM; RUNS THENCE WITH ATKINS EAST LINE NORTH 0 DEGREES 21 MINUTES EAST FOR 135.0 FEET TO AN IRON PIN LOCATED AT LOT 11’S SOUTHWEST CORNER; RUNS THENCE WITH LOT 11’S SOUTH LINE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 24 MINUTES EAST FOR 176.8 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL NUMBER: 157D- D- 011.00 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 706 ATKINS STREET, GIBSON, TN 38338. 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): ANNA L GONZALES OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: 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#: 09-0140921 FEI # 1006.119975 01/25/2012, 02/01/2012, 02/08/2012

BY ROYCE HARRIS The Gibson County Quilt

Trail is still moving along. One recent addition

to the trail is West Kentucky and Tennessee Telecommunications Corp. in Yorkville. WK and T has a new board called ‘Card Tricks.’ This board can be seen on their building at 2 Nebo Yorkville Rd. Employees Susan Walker and Becky Scott weathered the chill in their Christmas sweaters to have their photo taken by the board.

Bill and Jan Burks have the GCVAA quilt board on the front side of their barn. Jan said, “We just wanted to be on the quilt trail.”

This beautiful red and white design is called ‘Star of Bethlehem.’ This board can be viewed at 106 Dedmon Rd. in Dyer. On the back side of their barn there is a beautiful 8X8 quilt square painted some

GCVAA Quilt Trail moves alongtime ago by their daughter-in-law and installed by their son. It can be seen from their dining room in their home.

John and Sandra Newman were very particular about the design they chose for their quilt square. John and Sandra are native Canadians, so the discussion began with the beautiful maple leaf flag of Canada and evolved into a maple leaf of fall colors called ‘Multi-Color Leaf.’ It is an original design not yet found in quilt books. John and Sandra live on 37 Esquire White Rd. in Trenton.

The latest quilt square installed in Trenton can be found on Cotton’s Cafe located at 200 W. Eaton St. This pattern is called ‘Tri-Color Star’ and was installed by Sam Peden and Eddie Harris. On January 1, the day the board was installed, West Kentucky and

TennesseeTelephone Coop. sent two young men to do a story for their publication. Steve Smith and Andy Johns will be featuring the GCVAA Quilt Trail in their publication. They had lunch with Royce Harris, Eddie

Harris, and Sam Peden and then went outside and took photos of the installation. The D. C. Taylor building also has a new look. The quilt square pattern on this building is called ‘Primary Octagon.’

COTTON’S CAFE - Cotton’s Cafe employees Judy Oliver, Catrina Lopez, Jenny Blitchington, Judy Carpenter, and Tracy Huffman, with Royce Harris from the Gibson County Visual Arts Assc. Quilt Trail pose with their new quilt square called ‘Tri-Color Star.’

BURKS BARN - Bill and Jan Burks of Dyer had the quilt square called ‘Star of Bethlehem’ installed on their barn located on Dedmon Road.

D.C. TAYLOR - Sam Peden installs the quilt board ‘Primary Octagon’ on the D.C. Taylor building

NEWMAN BARN - John and Sandra Newman of Trenton ad the quilt square ‘Multi-Color Leaf’ installed on their barn.

WK&T TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Susan Walker and Becky Scott of West Kentucky and Tennessee Telecommunications in Yorkville stand by their new quilt square ‘Card Tricks.’

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Legal Notice

Marriages Property Transfers

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.

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

File #: 010338

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

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

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 ofRUBLE DEEN, deceased,were issued to the undersigned by the ProbateCourt of Gibson County, Tennessee.

All persons, residentand non-resident, havingclaims, 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)

Gerald Schaefer and wife, Barbara Schaefer to H&I Investments, LLC – 7th CD

Robert Jason Rice and wife, Katheryn Rice to Wayne Chambers and wife, Karen Chambers – 2nd CD

Ronnie Graves, Trustee of the Graves Revocable Living Trust, to Maynard F. Thomas and wife, Geraldine F. Thomas – 12th CD

Bill Benthall and First United Methodist Church to City of Trenton – 7th CD

James Browning Burress to City of Trenton – 7th CD

Bill R. Barron and wife, Judy S. Barron to Ricky Joe Langston and wife, Paula Sue Langston – 21st CD

Patsy W. Dinwiddie and Carolyn Webber to Felipe Huerta, Sr. – 12th CD

Terry D, Russell and wife, Maudeen Russell to James H. Warren and wife, Alisha B. Warren – 13th CD

Evelyn I. Hill (Pickard) to Ruby Clarke – 14th CD

Anthony Melton to Judy Dianne Taylor – Humboldt

Mary Jo Inman, Betty Shidler, Patsy Davis, Gregory F. Hall and Deborah Hall to Patsy Davis – 9th CD

Charlotte Dickinson Nowell to Flight Plan, LLC – 7th CD

Joshua G. Hudspeth of Milan and Lacee Nicole North of Milan

Wesley Curtis Inman of Milan and Leah Marie Donaldson of Milan

Steven Wayne Hicks of Dyer and Jennifer Lynn Crockett Lagrone of Humboldt

Cheri Lynn Buchanan to Greater Sixth Street Missionary Baptist Church – 3rd CD

Marquita Holloway to Daniel Vaden – 3rd CD

Donald H. Wright to Joe D. Wright and wife, Alicia D. Wright – 21st CD

Jane Mills Price, Teresa Price Lowery, Jeri Price Harbin and William Thomas Price to Jeffrey M. Thomas and wife, Tammy L. Thomas – 18th CD

George A. Boucher and Martha Jean Boucher, Trustees of the George and Martha Jean Boucher Irrevocable Trust, to David Grant – 10th CD

David Grant to George Boucher and Mary Jean Boucher, Trustees of the George and Martha Jean Boucher Irrevocable Trust – 10th CD

James C. Kee to Betsy Ann Brese – 13th CD

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GIBSON COUNTY JR. HIGH PIONEER 8TH GRADERS - Coach Reed Walton recognized each of the eighth grade players and gave them a picture from their championship win and a frame. They are Colten McMackin, Peyton Holt, Pierce Holt, (back) Shakur Harris, Jordan Patterson and Siler Thornton.

GCHS COACH - GCHS head Coach Morgan Cruce spoke words of encouragement to the Jr. HIgh Pioneer team. He thanked parents for their commitment and for allowing the coaches to do their job. “Keep working hard and listen to the coaches. They are helping prepare you to be great human beings, athletes, students and community leaders,” he said.

JR. HIGH PIONEER COACH - Jr. HIgh Pioneer Coach Reed Walton presented the awards during the 2011-2012 banquet. In addition to the awards, each football player received a Pioneer Bowl Championship t-shirt. Reed also thanked the parents and cheerleaders for their support.

GUEST SPEAKER - The guest speaker for the 2011-2012 Jr. HIgh Pioneer Football banquet was former Union CIty coach and FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) Area Director Barry Duncan. Duncan said FCA impacts kids in a positive way. and football programs build character in young men.

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Dyer Jr. High Eagles advance in state tournamentBY COACH JERRY

ROBERTSON & HELEN HOLTThe Dyer Jr. High

Eagles began play in the TNT State Tournament on Friday, February 3, 2012 in Springfield, TN. Their first game was against North Elementary from Grundy County. The Eagles took an early 11-6 lead in the first quarter. In the second quarter, Dyer began to pick up offensively behind scoring from Pierce Holt, Mac Hicks, and Jay Robertson. The first half ended with the Eagles flying to a 32-12 lead.

In the second half, Peyton Holt, Octavious Owens, and Zack Brooks caught fire as the Eagles took a 53-21 lead going into the fourth quarter. The second half saw the Eagles turning up their pressure defense and outscoring North Elementary 27-6.

“We came to play tonight

and it showed as the game progressed. I’m proud of my team and we’ve come together as a team at the right time,” said Dyer coach Jerry Robertson.

The final score was 59-27. Scoring was as follows: Octavious Owens 10, Jay Robertson 9, Mac Hicks 8, Peyton Holt, 7, Pierce Holt 7, Zack Brooks 7, Hunter Cooper 4, Malike Owens 3, Tyner Hughes 2, and Tyreek Campbell 2.

The Dyer Eagles advanced to play Big Sandy on Saturday night in a quarterfinal game in Springfield. Big Sandy advanced having upset previously unbeaten Woodland Middle from Brentwood, TN. The Eagles exploded in the first quarter and jumped out to a 15-5 lead at the end of the first quarter.

Peyton Holt brought his “A” game with him for

the night, scoring five of Dyer’s first fifteen points. Holt continued to torch the nets as the Eagles raced to a 27-18 halftime lead. Peyton connected on three big three pointers in the first half.

“I just felt it tonight. I’m normally a passer first, but tonight I had my shot going.”

The Eagles did have some problems from Big Sandy. Their shooting guard was hot and the Eagles made some second half adjustments. The Eagles went into “lockdown” mode on defense and outscored Big Sandy 36-16 in the second half. Mac Hicks, Pierce Holt, Jay Robertson, Zack Brooks, and Octavious Owens picked up their scoring load as Dyer exploded in the fourth quarter. Dyer won 63 to Big Sandy 34.

“This was one of our best quarters we’ve played

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all year long. We must continue to play together to win a championship.” Dyer is currently sporting a 16-2 record.

The next game is in Springfield against

undefeated Lakeview from McMinnville in the state semi-finals Saturday, February 11 at 5:10 p.m.

Scoring leaders from Saturday’s game were: Mac Hicks 16, Peyton Holt15,

Zack Brooks 8, Pierce Holt 8, Octavious Owens 6, Jay Robertson 6, Hunter Cooper 2, and Malike Owens 2.

UP FOR TWO - Dyer Eagles Jay Robertson (left photo) and Zack Brooks (right photo) go up for two during TNT Tournament action last weekend. The Dyer Eagles advanced to the semi-finals and will play Saturday at 5:10 in Springfield.

READY TO GO - The Dyer Eagles gathered together during the pep rally held in the street between the the jr. high and elementary schools last Friday. The team won their first two games in the TNT Tournament and advanced to the semi-finals, which begin this weekend.

‘A’ GAME - Dyer Eagle Peyton Holt brought his ‘A’ game scoring three three-pointers in the first half of the first game

SCHOOL PRIDE - Students from the elementary school lined the hillside with posters and cheers of support during the pep rally for the Dyer Eagles held last Friday.

SHOW SUPPORT - A group of Dyer Elementary students braved the chilly weather, going shirtless with ‘Go Eagles’ painted on their chests.

CHEERLEADERS LEAD PEP RALLY - The Dyer Jr. High cheerleaders lead the crowd in a cheer as the boys exited the school for the pep rally. Each player was given a candy bar and a Gatorade.

C H E E R L E A D E R CAPTAIN - Dyer Jr. High cheerleader captain Makayla Simpson led the cheers as the cheerleaders took to the street getting the crowd revved up for a great send off for the team.

BIG WIN ADVANCES EAGLES - Dyer Eagles won two games over the weekend in the TNT State Tournament advancing to the semi-finals which will continue this weekend in Springfield.