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DISTRICT CHAMPS - Members of the 2010 District Champion Lady Pioneers basketball team are (front from left) Courtney Haynes, Aubrey Reedy, Heather Butler, Heather Griffin, Khadijah Alexander, Tory Reedy, (middle row) Alyass White, Megan Porter, Kortney Tyree, Cady Griffin, Kristy Tyree, (back row) Delondria Pitts, Kelly Tyree, Jasmine Whittemore, Chelsea Joyce, Alesha Whittemore, Amber Rea, Katie Utter and Lashantay Beverly.

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The 2009-2010 GCHS Pioneer Band is about to add another honor of distinction to the long list already held by this outstanding music program. Along with their directors, school personnel, family and friends, the GCHS Band will travel to New York for an April 8, 2010 performance at the Statue of Liberty. This performance will include a program of patriotic music as the students pay homage to one of our nation’s most prominent symbols of freedom.

The GCHS band plans and takes a trip of this magnitude once every four years. In the past they have traveled to Arizona, Washington D.C., Georgia, Florida and Hawaii. At each of these locations, they have been able to perform at a variety of events.

The New York trip will not only highlight the talents of these students but will also provide an opportunity for the students to visit and tour many of our nation’s most valued historical venues. As the students begin their tour, they will explore the lights and magic of Times Square and top that day off with a Broadway performance of The Lion King.

Day three of the trip will allow the students to visit Lincoln Center, Central Park, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. There will also be a little time to explore fashionable Fifth Avenue before ending the day with a concert by the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. Day four will begin with a

NEW BANNER - GCHS Marching Pioneers received a brand new banner recently from an anonomous doner. The gift was to help the band look sharp during their upcoming trip to New York City. Proudly showing off their new banner are senior members (front) Brittany Riffe, Kyanna Soler, (back) Adonias Finch, Becca Barnes, Kelsey Wynn, Megan Turner, Chris Paulhus, Shelby Replogle, John Dunagan, Will Record and Katie McGill.

BY MICHAEL ENOCHSDyer Mayor Walton “Sam”

Thompson informed the city council in a regular meeting that the state has sent a letter informing the city their water and sewer department is considered financially distressed.

The water and sewer department spent more money last year on repairs and improvements than revenues taken in and is operating at a loss. State law requires all water and sewer departments in the state to operate in the black in order to be self-sustaining. The state requires that the situation be corrected in a timely manner, or the state will step in and reset the city’s water rates.

Thompson gave the city board one month to begin collecting all necessary information and start working on a solution to turn the water and sewer department around. Thompson commented that there have been many repairs and improvements to the system last year that account for much of the revenue shortfall in that department.

Thompson stated that the city has applied for a grant to be used to rehabilitate the

BY STEVE SHORTCiting a “state of urgency”

due to safety concerns at the Gibson Co. Juvenile Court, officials are proposing to move the court to the former county jail building.

The Gibson Co. Commission will review a resolution seeking federal funds to pay for renovations and moving Juvenile Court when the Commission holds its regular bimonthly meeting Monday March 8 in Trenton at 9 a.m.

Susan Featherstone, Director of Juvenile Court, said she has developed a proposal to move the court operation. She is asking state and federal political leaders for their help in securing grant funds to pay for the project.

County Mayor Joe Shepard supports the move

BY STEVE SHORTJudge Allen Wallace

heard arguments Feb. 19 in Circuit Court in Trenton in a legal dispute between a group of pilots and the Gibson Co. Airport Board.

The suit, filed in 2006, seeks to nullify actions by the Airport board, including the hiring of manager Robert Lockard. The suit argues the airport board did not conduct open meetings and operated without proper authority.

In a related complaint, Jim Hamm, now deceased, and wife, Kay, pilots from Rutherford, filed a libel-defamation suit against Roger Walker, Airport Board secretary. Ms. Hamm is a member of the board. The suit sought damages of

From February 19th, through the 23rd, Gibson County High School experienced the resignation of football head coach, Jason Dyer, assistant coach for quarterbacks and defensive backs, Mark Walton and assistant coach, T. Stratton.

Dyer and Walton have resigned from both coaching and teaching after the present semester, and will continue coaching until replacements are found. Stratton has resigned from coaching, but will continue on as an education instructor.

GCHS Principal, Eddie Pruett, said that the three coaches are leaving of their own free will and cited personal and professional

Gibson County has been awarded federal funds under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program.

Gibson County has been chose to receive $43,659 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county.

The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and consists of representatives from The Salvation Army, American Red Cross,

BY LORI CATHEYThe Gibson County Lady Pioneers won the 13-

AA District Championship Wednesday, February 24th at Obion County. Gibson County defeated Martin Westview 39-32.

The Lady Pioneers won the tip-off but missed their first attempt for a basket. Westview went into a stall offence and for the next 7 minutes controlled the basketball. The Lady Pioneers strong defense forced a turnover with 40 seconds left in the first. GC’s Heather Butler made a three-pointer from the right side with 11 seconds remaining to

put GC up 3-0 at the end of the first. The Lady Pioneers forced two turnovers but fail

to score. Westview took a 7-4 lead with 4:38 left in the second quarter. GC’s Aubrey Reedy hit a three-pointer to tie the game at 7-7. GC sophomore Courtney Haynes hit a three-pointer to take a 10-9 lead into the locker room at halftime.

In the third quarter, Butler hit another long three-pointer to make it 16-13 with 4:32 left. Heather Griffin made a steal and drove to the basket for a 3-point play. Gibson County led 19-13 with 3:58

The law firm of Hardee, Martin and Donahoo proudly announces that Jennifer Ann Deen has joined their firm

and will be in the Trenton o f f i c e e v e r y day.

Deen , formerly Jennifer F i n c h , daughter of Jack a n d

Debbie Finch of Trenton, graduated from Peabody High School in 1999 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Finance from Lipscomb University in Nashville in 2002. She then went on to pursue a law degree at the University of Mississippi School of Law in Oxford, earning the Juris Doctor degree in 2005.

In 2006, after becoming

other Constitutional, Title VII and Title IX cases. She has also represented private employers accused of violating federal wage and hour laws, physicians in medical negligence actions, and individuals in real estate disputes, workers compensation claims, divorce, breach of contract and personal injury actions.

She is married to Staff Sergeant Logan Deen, a member of the United States Army, 162nd Airborne Division, currently serving on a foreign security advisor team with the 353rd Infantry Regiment based out of Fort Polk, LA. They are the proud parents of a son, Conner, born in October 2009.

Deen is serving as City Attorney for the city of Dyer.

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I read a report the other day about a town in East Tennessee that was discontinuing its use of cameras to catch speeders at intersections. The cameras, it seems, turned out to be non productive, that is, they cost more to rent and maintain than the revenue, or rather fines, that should be, they generated. Never mind that the town had cited safety as the only reason for putting them up; they were supposed to pay for themselves with increased fines, and they didn’t, so down they are coming.

A telling example, to some people, of the way towns, especially small ones, have come to use traffic laws to generate revenue instead of using them to make the streets and highways safer.

There’s a pretty hot debate going on across the nation about speed limit laws and their enforcement. On the one side are communities and states and law enforcement agencies that aggressively pursue speeders and the revenue brought in when they are caught. On the other are all sorts of organizations that argue that speed laws are antiquated and are being used almost exclusively, in some towns, to raise money rather than to make the highways safer.

Speed, these people say, is not nearly the demon law enforcement agencies claim it is. They argue that many

speed limits are arbitrarily set below what the public perceives as a reasonable and prudent speed, and this, they maintain, creates all sorts of difficulties, one of them being that it actually makes the streets and highways more dangerous.

First of all, they argue, when speed limits are too low, they encourage widespread non compliance. This, in turn, encourages disrespect for the law and breeds unnecessary antagonism toward law enforcement officers.

Furthermore, their argument continues, slower traffic patterns cause vehicles to travel closer together, which causes tailgating, weaving, and speed variances, thus causing dangerous congestion.

Most law enforcement agencies disagree, and counter those arguments with statistics linking excessive speed with all sorts of accidents, from fender benders to fatalities.

So the debate continues, but it is not a new one. It has been going on, as a matter of fact, since before the automobile was even invented. The first speed limits were for trains, in England. They were controversial. Here in America, the first automobile speed limit was enacted in 1901 when the Connecticut legislature made it an offense to drive

more than 12 miles per hour.

Tennessee also set early speed limits, but during the 1920’s, our 30-mph speed limit was so ignored by drivers that the legislature, at the strong urging of the governor, established the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

Of course officials denied that the Patrol was being formed to catch speeders. Instead they said it was to “assist, not arrest” drivers. They had to say that to get the enabling legislation passed, because opponents had warned that a statewide highway patrol would regulate the way people drove and would ultimately institute a statewide standard of safety. Citizens, they argued, would be annoyed and harassed by the new traffic officers.

Of course their fears that the Patrol would lead to a statewide standard of safety were well founded, thankfully, but those regarding the patrolmen annoying or harassing drivers were not at all. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is one of the most professional and well respected law enforcement agencies in the country.

And by the way, they don’t set the speed limits; they enforce them — in an evenhanded, commonsense way, the same in East Tennessee as they do here.

The divergence in the way speed laws are enforced

comes from differing local standards. There have always been communities that have had their own ideas about what was a “safe speed limit” in their towns and where “speed zones” should be located.

Back in the days before radar guns, traffic officers either paced suspected offenders with cars equipped with calibrated speedometers, or they set up “speed traps” where they could time vehicles

as they went from one designated point to another, then calculate the vehicle’s average speed from that.

But in addition to being extremely time consuming, these “traps” were very hard to hide. Consequently, driving organizations were able to keep, and publish, fairly reliable records of where they were.

As methods of catching speeders became more sophisticated and the old physical “traps” were

abandoned, the term “speed trap” endured and became commonly associated with towns where speed limits are overzealously enforced.

People frequently ask me whether these small town “speed traps” are legal, and the answer usually is, “yes.”

Whether they make the streets and highways going through their towns any safer though, is another question altogether.

And that one is not so easy to answer.

Dear Anonymous Donor:On behalf of the students,

faculty, and staff of Gibson County High School, I would like to thank you for your generous donation of the GCHS marching band banner. The banner certainly looks great and

I have watched GC boys play this year and enjoyed watching this little guy name Tony Eskew battle his heart

it will enhance the band’s marching program. We sincerely appreciate you remembering us with this special gift.

Sincerely,Eddie Pruett

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out. I have one question. Why didn’t he make the all district team?

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IT’S THE 1945 RUTHERFORD HIGH SCHOOL PIRATES - Virgil Roberts of Rutherford submitted last week’s ‘Who’s That in the TCR?’ photo of the1945 Rutherford Pirates basketball team. They are (front row) Glen King, Tom Somers, James Orr, Bobby Peterson, Bobby King, (back row) Kenneth Bryant, Billy Joe Norman, Virgil Roberts, Jack Johnson, Thomas Lasseter and Charles Beaumont. Roberts said the team was the District 6 Champions defeating Spring Hill and Dyersburg, advancing to the Division 2 tournament. All the Division games were played in one day. The Rutherford Pirates defeated Cloverdale in the afternoon and Humboldt that night making them the District Champs. Only the winners advanced to the West Tennessee tournament. There were four teams advancing; Rutherford, Paris, Savannah and Memphis South Side. Those games were also played in one day. Rutherford lost to Savannah and Memphis lost to Paris. In defense of the Rutherford team, they were not prepared for the slick floor and were called for walking six times in the first four minutes of the game. Rosin was then put down on the floor to help, Roberts added.

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Sheriff’s deputies on patrol recently stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation on Christmasville Road near Trenton. During the stop officers spoke with the operator and reported an odor present consistent with that of alcohol.

The operator, identified as William Shane Coffman, 33, of 109 Germantown Road, Milan, failed field sobriety tests and was taken into custody for driving under the influence.

Further investigation found a working lab and the components to manufacture methamphetamine in the backseat of the vehicle. Agents from the West Tennessee Drug Task Force were called and assisted in the investigation and arrest.

Coffman was charged with DUI, the unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine, promotion of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was transported to the Gibson County Correctional Complex and is currently held under $40,000 bond.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 6th in Gibson County General Sessions Court at Trenton.

Where there is a pulse, there is a purpose

BY WILLIAM G. MCFARLAND

Sherry Warren, 2009 Gibson - North Relay for Life Honorary Chair from Kenton, has a new favorite quote. “Where there is a pulse, there is a purpose” is mighty important to all of us who have survived cancer.

Gibson - North Relay for life needs your help and we need your “pulse” to help us with our “purpose.” You say you don’t have time to be a part of this fight. Let us offer some simple ideas of ways that you can contribute.

•Save those Best Rite UPC labels from those items you purchase at out local Food Rite Stores. For every 1000 label turned in, $30 will be contributed to our Local Relay. In turn, Joey Hays will match that $30 dollars with another $30. So far five thousand UPC labels have been turned in this year.

•Save your empty “soda pop” cans. What an easy way to raise pennies to kill the silent killer. Save a sack full and contact a local committee member.

•Watch for coin cans that will be in our local businesses. Drop your change in them.

•Save your plastic bottles. They can be redeemed for money.

•Buy some Avon. A percentage of that money will be contributed.

Simple things we can do. So while that pulse of yours is working like it should, why not add to its purpose? Start saving and start fighting to combat the silent killer. Every penny earned will help in that fight.

licensed to practice law in Tennessee, Deen was admitted to practice in the state courts of Tennessee as well as the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee, both Western and Eastern Divisions. In 2008, she was admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee in Nashville.

Since 2006, Deen has defended local governments and school systems, their employees and executive officials in various types of federal and state lawsuits, including but not limited to those alleging: negligence, First Amendment retaliation, wrongful arrest, wrongful death, excessive force, violations of the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and Tennessee Maternity Act, retaliatory discharge, sexual harassment, discrimination, and various

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BY WILLIAM G. MCFARLANDLittle did Sherry and Terry Warren realize when they

pledged their love to each other “in sickness and in health” years ago that they both would have to share their initial same fears, questions, and concerns as they both battled cancer. Life was wonderful for these two spiritually minded Christians whose children Lori Stafford, Jeremy Warren, and Jessica Hill were married and successful young adults. But with strengths in their Lord and faith in His word, both are now busy with their work and seven grandchildren.

Prior to the discovery of her illness Sherry stated, “My physical health was good. I was blessed with good health--so much that I often said if illness comes my way, I cannot complain. But we all know I did. My life is my family, my job at CW Sanderson’s in which I come in contact with many people, many who have had greater trials than I.”

Jerry stated, “I had no health problems other than acid reflux and gall bladder surgery. For 25 years I was involved in row crop as well as hog and cattle production. Then for 15 years, I worked in residential construction.” Yet, cancer did come into both of their lives changing their days almost automatically.

Positive attitudes certainly are imperative when the silent killer invades bodies and both Sherry and Terry projected this attitude. More importantly, they held to their faith and to prayer in every moment of their days. Sherry described cancer as “life changing” while Jerry stated, “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16)” Jerry continues his five year recovery from prostate cancer while Sherry is a six year colon cancer survivor.

Questions? Questions? “Why did I not do this screening sooner? The diagnosis sends your mind ahead in time. What if? A friend gave me a book on the twenty-third psalm and every trip I made, I took it along and read. I knew my friends were praying. The Lord is our strength and from this I am much more aware of other people with cancer, their feelings, and their needs,” said Sherry.

When told of his cancer, Jerry thought, “I should have been getting screenings for this but haven’t done so. Then we started looking to the Lord for his will and purpose in this. We found added strength in these verses: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose. For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of this Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. (Romans 8:28 -29)

And, as we see from their survival, that God’s purpose is for them to continue in their busy lives being examples to those in our community.When Sherry’s colon cancer was discovered, it was just to the point of breaking through the colon wall. “I feel very blessed that it was surgically removed when it was. No treatments. We need to be as passionate about screenings as Dr. Robert Cameron was with me, setting up appointments with Jerry as well as myself.” Jerry’s surgery was at Vanderbilt, followed by 40 radiation treatments. Now on a Lupron monthly therapy, his cancer is not localized, but in his system. Thus the Lupron therapy. Again screenings! Screenings! “Screenings are the most important thing we should do on a regular basis. Have you blood tested. Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) is not checked in regular blood work.”

Couple survives cancer with positive attitudes

SURVIVING CANCER TOGETHER - Husband and wife Terry and Sherry Warren both have faced cancer and beat it. Sherry is a six-year survivor and Terry is a five-year survivor. They were the 2009 Kenton Honorary Chairpersons for the Relay For Life. Both encourage cancer screenings.

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sewer plant, which is 38 years old.

In order to update the city charter, Alderman Nathan Reed made a motion to adopt Resolution 2010-178 to repeal the City of Dyer’s private act charter of 1899 and amendments thereto, and replace with a modern city charter. Alderperson Bitsy Gilliland seconded the motion. The council approved the measure with all ayes.

In department reports Alderman Jimmy Landrum addressed the council about the matter of charging fees for use of the ballfields after the regular season. Landrum said he had spoke with Gerald Parrish about implementing a residential, and non-residential, plan for charging rental fees. They also discussed possible growth potential within different radiuses of six or seven miles. What is finally decided on will have to be in writing to be in compliance. The method of charging will also have to be done indiscriminately, must set standards, and will have to be put into the form of an ordinance. After some discussion, the council

decided to send the matter to committee.

In other matters in regards to the water and sewer department, Alderman Robert Johnson made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Judy Baker, to replace or repair a motor for a lift station on Elm Street, and a motor on a lift station on South Main Street, with repairs or replacements not to exceed the cost of $5000.

The board approved the measure. Landrum also made mention to the board that a leak located at North Poplar Street, and extending back toward the school, needs to be fixed.

After the approval of several purchase orders by the council, Thompson introduced attorney Jennifer Finch Deen with the law firm of Hardee, Martin and Donahoe. Deen will

be assuming the duties of Hillary Lawler Parham as the attorney for the city of Dyer as of March 1. Parham is leaving to work for the District Attorney General’s office. After the adjournment of the meeting, the city had an impromptu farewell party with Parham as the guest of honor. Cake was served as the mayor and council expressed their gratitude for Parham’s service as the city’s attorney.

NEW CITY OF DYER ATTORNEY - The Dyer Board of Mayor and Alderpersons said goodbye to former city attorney Hillary Parham (left) and welcomed new attorney Jennifer Deen (right) at the conclusion of the February 22nd meeting. Mayor Sam Thompson (center) introduced Deen to the board.

visit to Liberty State Park followed by the student concert. Later that day, a visit to the Financial District, Wall Street, Chinatown and the Empire State Building will be highlighted with a stop at Ground Zero. The final day in New York will take the students on a tour of NBC Studios and Rockefeller Center.

While in New York, the students will proudly display their newly designed banner which shows their name and that they hail from Dyer, Tennessee. This beautiful banner was donated by a band booster who wishes to remain anonymous. As the students enter Liberty State Park, this banner will complete their “look”.

As the band readies itself for this exciting trip, they want to be sure and thank all of the many fans of the GCHS Band who have helped to make this trip a reality through fundraisers and other monetary donations. Without the great people of Gibson County, the GCHS Band would not have

the impressive history it has and it would not have the exciting future they know awaits them!

GCHS Band Spring Concert will be Thursday, March 4 at 6:30 p.m. in the GCHS Theatre. The concert is free and open to the public. Make plans to enjoy the music of GCHS!

reasons for their resignations. Pruitt added, “We wish them well in whatever they do.”

The football coaches are now instructing the football team in conditioning for spring training practice for

next year, and will continue coaching until the school finds replacements for them.

The GCHS team won ten games out of 30 in Dyer’s four seasons as coach. The school hasn’t had a winning season since 1995.

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Brother McVay was suffering a sore throat and could not bring his normal sermon in the morning. But I was prepared, and delivered a sermon asking the question, “What Kind of Heart Do You Have?” It was pointed out that we might be suffering from Spiritual Heart Disease. The spiritual heart is described in God’s word as involving the desires, affections, perceptions, thoughts, understanding, reasoning power, imagination, conscience, intentions, purpose, will faith. Therefore it is important to consider our spiritual heart conditions. Therefore we dealt with several such concerns. A darkened heart occurs when a person forgets God and follows his own imagination as his leader and standard. This leads to personal, civil, social and spiritual anarchy, as shown in Judges 21:25 which states of Israel, “In those days there was no king in Israel; every man did that which was right in his own eyes.” One needs only to study the history of Israel to see how time after time during this period of judges there was confusion and God kept attempting to guide them, only to have problems popping up again and again.

The question I ask is, “Do you have problems because you have allowed your heart to become darkened similar to Israel which is referred to in Romans 1:21, “Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful, but became vain in their imaginations, such as corrupted spiritual hearts that desire evil, or hypocritical hearts that cause people to pretend righteousness that leads to lying, cheating, etc. Some who have penitent

hearts and such can be saved. Committed hearts are needed in God’s children and this was pointed out as the sermon ended and Brother Adam Leke led the song, “Is Your Heart Right With God.”

The evening sermon centered around the apostle Paul’s statements in 2 Timothy 4:6-8 where he speaks of fighting a good fight, of finishing his course (assignment), of having kept the faith. He stated that a crown of righteousness awaited him, and likewise all who look forward to the appearance of Jesus Christ and the subsequent judgment. It was pointed out that living the Christian life is described as a warfare with Satan and the worldly elements that are all about us.

We pointed out that this applies to Christians living today as well. We must be prepared to fight in our efforts to overcome the sinful elements of everyday living. No soldier is effective who digs a foxhole and stays therein when the battle is raging. And neither is a Christian solider effective when he/she shirks duty because the going gets rough. We must fight the urge to give up. A perfect example of Paul’s battle scars is pointed out in 2 Corinthians 11:24-33. but, as pointed out, he didn’t give up and felt confident that he was going to be rewarded for finishing his God given assignment (course).

The message for Sunday evening, and for the readers of this column is, “Become faithful and stay faithful unto death and you can, like Paul, end life by saying, “I have finished my assignment on earth and am looking forward to a crown of righteousness from a righteous Judge.”

Ms. Louise Turner will celebrate another birthday on March 3rd., and we sang to her. She keeps telling us she is the oldest member of the church. It was good to see her and Royce back after being out sick. Fay Kilpatrick, sister to Joanne and Jimmy is suffering from a bad fall and is in need of our prayers.

Sally Baird brought our children’s sermon. She read from Eph. 5:8 and demonstrated how a flashlight needs a battery inside to give light. We must ask Jesus to be part of our life and then we will have light inside to help us thorough bad times of darkness and good times. Matt. 5:14 tells us you are the world’s light and let everyone else see the light in you. She closed in prayer.

Bro. Don’s sermon was about the wisdom of God.

His text was Proverbs 2: 1-9. If you are not in the word of God, the word of God is not in you, and you will not have all the blessings God intended for you. God is saying if we can acquire his wisdom we will understand why he wants us to do what we should. Knowledge is an abundance of facts. Wisdom is the ability to take knowledge and apply it to life. Bro. Don stressed we must read our Bibles and keep them close by at all times. If you are gonna get in a fight with the devil you need a Bible.

On March 7th evening service Norman Williams will be speaking on the fastest growing religion Islam.

Soon we will be starting Adrian Rogers Bible Study on Wednesday nights. This week we will be studying in Acts chapter 22.

We should all be thankful for the bright shining sun that gleamed over our heads on Sunday. We have such a great God that it is very difficult for our minds to comprehend His wonderful works. He made all the things that we as humans need in order to sustain life. Sunday was a day of worship, honor, and praise to God as we glorified Him.

Our Sunday morning lesson dealt with “The Importance Of The Doctrine Of Christ”. Our objective was to see what the Holy scriptures had to say about the doctrine of Christ.

The word “teaching” in the Greek language is from the same root word that we get the concept of doctrine. Today, the word “doctrine” is defined as a specific or particular principle or policy purported or advocated by a particular government or religion. Doctrine is simply teaching or instruction. The doctrine of Christ is important for the church to be (1) fruitful, (2) faithful and (3) fellows. We are using the word “fruitful” here in the sense of making disciples. (Matthew 28: 18-20)

Teaching is very important to making disciples; hence, we cannot be fruitful without the doctrine/teaching of Christ. Jesus said in John 15:7-8; “If ye abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.” Even Jesus himself said, “My doctrine

is not mine, but His that sent me.” (John 7:16) So in teaching Christ’s doctrine we are actually teaching God’s doctrine!

Without the doctrine of Christ, there would be no Christians. It is when this doctrine is obeyed that men become Christians. It is His doctrine that must be obeyed for one to be saved and not man’s doctrine!

The doctrine/teaching of Christ also keeps us faithful to Christ. Jesus tells us in John 8:31-32 that “If ye continue in My word, then are ye My disciples indeed; and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”

The early Christians faithfulness was characterized by their continuing in the apostles’ doctrine/teaching which of course came from Christ. The doctrine of Christ is most important for unity because it is the basis for Christian unity and fellowship. Paul encouraged the church at Corinth to “all speak the same thing and that there be no divisions among them; but that they be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment” (1 Cor. 1:10)

The basis for Christian unity/fellowship is that we all teach the same doctrine. Jesus only taught His own doctrine. If man makes some other kind of doctrine it will be of man and not of God. We must follow the doctrine/teaching of Jesus Christ. Whose doctrine are you following today?

CITY LUMBER CO. RECEIVES AWARD – Scott and Patti Wright, owner of City Lumber Company, were honored to be presented the Summit Award. Orgill, Inc. recognizes excellence in the hardware industry. J.J. Johnson presented the award to Scott Wright.

Can you believe it is March already? The yard is calling my name!

To start the morning service off, the ensemble played “In The Garden.” The choir sang”more than wonderful” for special music.

The praise team Kelly Tucker, Sue Ellen Moore, Christy Henton and Billy Griffin led everyone singing “Blessed Be Your Name.”

BrotherJason’s message “Kicking Jesus Out” was taken from Mark 5:1-20.

There were several visitors for the morning services.

It was good to see Steve

Comstock, his work keeps him away from home most of the time.

Tommie Sue Keathly was in Sunday school, she is doing much better. Beverly Dunn was back after being so sick.

There will be a new Women’s Bible Study starting sometime this month. If you are interested in being a part of the church Relay For Life Team- sign up.

Those having birthdays this week: Syble Ashley, Louis Turner and Bill Hester. If you do not have a church home, you are welcome at First Baptist.

On Friday evening, Ronnie and Cindy Lamar and their two granddaughters Molly and Addyson Lamar visited with Jesse and Elaine Davidson in Union City. The grandparents and great-grandparents so enjoyed visiting together and watching the young ones as they played and entertained themselves. Following the visit, Molly and Addyson continued their evening of fun as they spent the night with their Nana and Poppy.

Kenton is proud to welcome her youngest new citizen who entered the world last week. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wade Simpson and we join them in their pride and excitement in congratulating them on the birth of their son.

Another local family has felt the sting of death with the recent passing of Mrs. Katherine Roberts. We offer the friends and family

members of Mrs. Roberts our most sincere condolences.

They had a wonderful meal and enjoyed a leisurely afternoon together.

Food for Thought: I saw a man down on his luck. He seemed to have no joy. I watched as others passed him by, his eyes they did avoid. Their thoughts were only for themselves, no time to lend a hand. No time to offer a simple smile, the power to change a man. We all can make a difference, we all have what it takes. If we will offer a part of ourselves, what a difference it will make.

Prayer List: Carol Primrose, Billy Wardlow, H e n r y H e r a n e , R e g i n a Roberts, Elmer Williams, Paul Lee Williams, Sam Weatherly, Eurby Sanders, Freda Lamar, Jesse Davidson, Elaine Davidson, Sue Rush, Bobby Joe Rush, Joe Rush, and Clint McLodge.

Golden Agers By Virginia Burgess

On Feb. 24, Brother John Fields called the meeting to order with 25 members and one guest present.

Brother John offered the blessing on the bountiful feast spread before us.

After a period of food and fellowship Brother DeWayne led prayer for the sick in our community.

Mentioned were the Frances Eddlemon family, Martha Stephenson, Jimmy Johnstone, Gary Kirk, Rita Hicks, Bobby Becton, Roger Drumwright, Alice Raines, Jack Moore, Mr. Forseyth, Tammy Lawson,

Jared Eddlemon, and these unspoken request.

The group joined in singing, “Because He Lives” led by Shirley Shull.

Our guest, Kenneth McEwen favored us with many of our favorite gospel songs. Some are, “I Saw The Light,” “I Wouldn’t Nothing For My Journey Now,” “If We Only Knew,” “The King Is Coming” and others.

Mr. McEwen is now doing solo appearances and recently recorded a solo CD.

We were dismissed by prayer by Brother Marcus Kelly.

We had 110 present for worship services. Jeff opened with scripture from Ephesians 6:11. Our call to worship song was “The Solid Rock.”

Letitia led the children’s sermon about our way of travel, navigated by GPS, with scripture from Hebrews 11:6, “Put Faith in God.”

The McEwens lead the time of special music with several of our favorites “Sweetest Song I Know.” Brother Corey stated that “God calls everyone by His grace.”

Letitia has begun our evening children’s church with “Saddle Ridge Ranch” as the lesson plan, grades preschool through 5th.

We had 50 present for evening worship services. Sunday evenings beginning at 6 p.m. We opened in song with “Since Jesus Came Into My Heart.”

Brother Corey preached from Ephesians 4:12-16, titled “Equip to Serve.” Brother Corey mentioned the number one way to serve God is to “Read your Bible daily.”

Some prayers concerns are: Larry Allen, Martha Stephenson, Jeremy Atkins, Darrell Marcel, Vickie McEwen, Annie Lou King and the Barton family.

We are so thankful to have all our visitors this Sunday, hope to see you all again next week.

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The hymn ‘When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder’ opened our Sunday morning services. Keith Hamlin led us in prayer before we all dismissed to our Sunday school classes.

Ms. Christy opened the adult class in prayer before teaching us our lesson When Life is Unfair. Mark 15 and 16.Christians can be faithful to God when they face unfair experiences. Mike Fields closed us in prayer.

Bro. Steve had been ministering to those in the Dyer Nursing Home early Sunday morning and was back in time for worship. Music played by Elaine Fields and Kathy Hooper opened worship services. Scott Fields led the choir in the hymns ‘Dwelling In Beulah Land’ and ‘Are You Washed in the Blood.’ Bro. John Fields opened

us in prayer. Bro. Steve read a poem entitled ‘Why Worry?’

The Youth also recited scripture they had learned. Our special music was sang by Lindsey Allmon to her grandmother Linda Jones, entitled ‘Shout to the Lord.’We all sang ‘Amazing Grace’ and then enjoyed our time of meet and greet with our church family and visitors. Bro. John sang a special song entitled ‘I Want to Spend My Life Mending Broken People.’

Bro. Steve’s message entitled ‘Choices’ was from 1 King 12:4-16. Keith Hamlin dismissed services in prayer as the hymn ‘His Way With Thee’ was sung. Several joined together in the fellowship hall after services and enjoyed a delicious spaghetti lunch with all the trimmings.

Our evening services began with Scott Fields leading us in the hymn ‘Leaning On The Everlasting Arms.’Mike Fields did a good job teaching us our discipleship training lesson ‘Living the Word Out.’ Our Sunday night worship hour began with the hymns ‘To God Be the Glory’ and ‘We Gather Together.’

Bro. Steve’s message 1 Peter 1:6-9 entitled ‘Suffering, Hope and Assurance.’ Tonya Fields closed our worship with a word of prayer as we all sang the hymn’ Only Trust Him’.

We send our love, prayers and sympathy to the family of Frances Eddlemon. Pray for our military, their families and our nation.

We thank the Lord for our visitors and invite you to come worship with us Sundays 11 a.m.

Bethpage By Joyce Brown

What an exciting weekend we experienced in the Bethpage family. One of our favorite sons entered the realm of adulthood. Todd Littleton and Kristen Mouser were married on Saturday in a ceremony that was beautiful beyond words. There was a very large crowd in attendance. I will not write the details as I’m sure there will be an article to follow later.

The Yorkville Community Center was the setting for the dinner reception. It was beautifully decorated and the food was delicious. Todd and Kristin were so gracious to spend so much of this special time visiting with those who attended. What a fine young couple they are. They flew off Saturday night for a few days of honeymooning in Jamaica.

Steve Littleton and

his family came in for the wedding and he was asked to fill the pulpit for his father in law, Andy King. So we were missing the entire Littleton family as they went to hear Steve on Sunday. It was good to see them again.

We had great services Sunday as Bro James preached one of the most meaningful sermons we have ever heard. He took his text from the 47th chapter of Isaiah and made it so personal for all of us. His title was “A Nation’s Judgements.”

Our quiet music and call to worship was “Jesus, Something About That Name.” Jo and Tina played “Follow Me” during the offering. Special music was “Mansion Over The Hilltop” by the choir.

We had visiting singers

to do a couple of specials Sunday night. Dustin Sanford and his friends Alex Sims and Amber Frazier sang “Thank You” and then Amber did a solo “Revelation.” Those kids can really sing.

Bro James continued with his morning subject and finished the 47th chapter of Isaiah. I’m glad that portion of scripture was explained more clearly as it was very confusing to me. If you feel led, turn to that scripture and study on it for a while. Perhaps God will speak to you as He did us.

Sympathy is extended to the family of Bob Barton who passed away this weekend.Be in prayer for our youth as they travel to the Youth Evangelism Conference next weekend.

The youth reported a wonderful time Friday night as they entertained a group from Whithall in a lock in.

Quote from the bulletin: “no matter how far you’ve run from God, He’s only a prayer away”.Have a great week, show Christ’s love everywhere you go.

Last Sunday “Black History Day” was observed at St. Paul. Reverend Michael McClure and his congregation of Turning Point Ministries, Hickman, KY, was our 3 p.m. guest. He delivered a dynamic message entitled, “Go For It” found in Deuteronomy 1:3-8.

Minister timothy White delivered our morning message.

I visited with my daughter, Rev. Michelle Skinner two nights and days last week. I went home with her Sunday evening and she brought me home Tuesday evening.

On Monday evening she and I attended the visitation of Rev. Walter Cox, the late husband of Dr. Linda Sue Cox, and attended his funeral on Tuesday. Larry Caldwell of Kenton, Billy Mitchell of Jackson and Nathan and Sue H. Wilkins of Union City attended his funeral service also.

The youth department opened our services Sunday morning with singing “Sold Out” led by Sarah Alford and the youth department led the devotion.

Minister Jasmin Williams delivered the message. Her

title “Don’t Compromise” was found in Daniel 1-8 and Daniel 3:8-12.

We had three added to our church: Stacy Belmont, Brandy Belmont and Tara Banks. We are always glad when someone accepts Christ in their lives. And we thank God for them.

Happy birthday was sung to the February birthday people. Some of those having birthdays were Eric Brooks, Pearl Banks, Kane Taylor, Harold W. Bank, Cameron Flowers, Alanjador Pounds, Rev. Willie Pounds, Kevin Johnson, Jenna White, Raven Dilsworth, and Julia F. Shane. We hope they had a happy birthday.

Betty Belmont and I visited Vernell Clark and Ruby Warren in the Martin Health Care Nursing Home. Ben Clark, Ethel Mae Albea, James Wright visit Mrs. Clark frequently. Nannie Taylor visited Mrs. Warren recently.

Miracle Armstrong spent the weekend with her grandmother, Mary Warren and attended church with her Sunday morning at Beech Grove. Steve Bailey of Iowa visited his sister, Cathy Bailey and other sister and brothers last week.

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Mrs. Roberts passed away February 23, 2010, at Jackson Madison County Hospital. She was a medical transcriptionist, and a member of the New Concord Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Mary Roberts. She is survived by her son, Russell Lynn Sowers of Fort

Worth, Texas, father, Lawrence Roberts of Kenton, two sisters, Wanda Cottrell and husband Daryl of St. Louis and Sue Fain of Kenton, two brothers, Larry David Roberts of California and Charles Wayne Roberts and wife Jane of Kenton and a host of nieces and nephews.

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MRS. LOUELLA FRANCES EDDLEMON

Rutherford - Louella Frances Peevyhouse Eddlemon, age 87 of Rutherford,Tennessee passed away on Monday, February 22, 2010, at the Dyer Nursing Home.

She was born on June 8, 1922 in Gibson County, Tennessee; the daughter of the late Brant and Laura Peevyhouse. She is survived by two sons, Jack Eddlemon and wife Kaye of Paris, Tennessee and Charles Eddlemon and wife Shirley of Rutherford, Tennessee; one brother, Elvis Peevyhouse of Rutherford, Tennessee; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Eddlemon was preceded in death by her loving husband, Rev. Harold Eddlemon.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Eddlemon were held on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at Karnes and Son Funeral Home chapel in Dyer, Tennessee with Bro. Steve Skelton officiating. Burial was at Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery in Rutherford, Tennessee.

Morning worship services had an attendance 109 and 88 in Sunday school. Perfect attendance was the 2 and 3 year olds with Bobby Sullivan, 3-5th grade with Mynonne Tate and the adult kitchen class with Richard Tharpe.

Tharpe brought our morning service message from the book of Deuteronomy 4:1 and 29:27-28, Numbers 11:1 and Galatians 2:11-14, Anger. Anger means strong displeasure and is one of the 7 deadly sins because anger leads us to other problems.

The message for the evening service came from the book of John 2:13, Ephesians 4, and Genesis 4:1-8. The anger of God because of sin.

Remember in prayer: David McCurdy and family, Shirley Ashworth, Paul Allen Moore, all of our shut-ins and those in the nursing home.

Thanks to everyone who cooked and delivered bread this week in the community for all of our new residents.

The Challenge Youth Conference this week in Gatlinburg was a huge success. Thanks to all our chaperones that were able to go. We had several guest speakers that inspired us over the weekend and it is really inspirational to see that many youth together in one place praising God. I was really proud of our youth this weekend. They were at all times kind and courteous.

I want to thank everyone for being there at my surprise 80th birthday party. Thanks to all who came, sent cards, gifts and calls. Thanks to my children and family for giving the party. May God bless you in a special way.

Love and prayers, Clarice Warren

Thank you to the Lions Club, American Legion, Woodmen of the World and Rutherford Area friends for the fruit baskets.

Viola Clanton Ann and Charlie

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The family of Edwin Seagle Black would like to thank everyone for all of your kind words, cards, food and flowers when we lost our husband, father and friend. We have friends with such huge hearts and generous spirits that have made our loss easier to bear. We will never forget the compassion expressed to us during this very difficult time.

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GIBSON COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

The Gibson County Special School District Board of Trustees will have the regular meeting on Tuesday, March 16th at the Community Center in Gibson at 6:30 p.m.

We wish to express our appreciation for all of the acts of kindness that were shown to our family in the loss of our mother. We would also like to express our gratitude to the members of the Kenton Cumberland Presbyterian Church for providing a wonderful meal after the service.

The family of Laura Joyce Barton, Anthony and Kay Barton Dement, Alex, Tara and Dalton Dement ,

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RELAY FOR LIFE FUNDRAISER The Relay For Life will be having a fundraiser with Italian beef

sack lunch, Thursday, March 18th, Sandwiches, chips, desserts, and drink for $10. Call Betty Rose Thompson at 692-2767 to place your order to be delivered to your business or home. Help support the on-going battle against cancer. Sponsored by the Dyer Cumberland Presbyterian Church team.

The Young at Heart met February 23 at 10 a.m.

It was a beautiful cold morning but no snow or ice. We canceled February 2 and 9th because of the weather. We are all looking forward to spring and warmer weather.

We had a great number, with 35 present. We welcomed Addie Bredsfield and good to have Emily Woods for the last several weeks.

Happy birthday wishes were given to Clarece Warren on her big year Billy said, “She was celebrating all week.” She thanked those present

for coming to her surprise birthday party Saturday afternoon.

We are missing Marie and hope she will soon be stronger and back with us. Also, Jane Griffin we are thinking of you and miss you so much!

Get well wishes to Jimmy Ward, Alice Ranies, Rita Hicks and Charles Eddings.

Our sympathy to the families of Otha Mane, Mildred Albridge, Frances Eddlemon and Kathy Roberts.

Janet Ring, Carlene Stephenson and Lelabelle Baier had real good readings. We always enjoy good articles. Rook, Canasta and bingo were played. Dixie Davidson led prayer and we had lunch which was ham and cheese on home made rolls, chips, ice cream and cookies and cake. Several helped with cleaning. We had a good day.

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LAURA JEAN ERNESTTrenton - Laura Jean Ernest, age 53, of Trenton, Tennessee

passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2010, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. She was born on December 13, 1956, in Waukegan, Illinois; the daughter of the Vernon and Sarah Dodson.

She is survived by her husband Bryan Ernest of Trenton, Tennessee; two sons, John Gathings and Joey Gathings, both of Dyer; one daughter, Sarah Kay McCaslin of Dyer; one sister, Linda Oakley of Nebo; one brother, Dewayne Dodson of Nebo; and 15 grandchildren.

Mrs. Ernest was preceded in death by one brother Donnie Dodson and one sister Diane Denison. Funeral Services for Mrs. Ernest were held Sunday, February 28, in the Karnes and Son Funeral Home chapel in Dyer, Tennessee with Tim Fuqua officiating. Burial was at Yorkville Cemetery in Yorkville, Tennessee.

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OLIVER TO ATTEND STATE DECA COMPETITION - Emily Oliver, a GCHS DECA senior member, has advanced to the state competition to be held in Franklin. Oliver took a 100-point competency test, a mock job interview in restaurant management and made a presentation to qualify. The preliminaries were held at Liberty High School in Jackson. 450 students competed in numerous business-related categories.

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PIONEER FOOTBALL AWARDS - Gibson County football players recognized at the Pioneers Football Banquet were (front row from left) Logan Cammarata-defensive MVP and all region, Sherrod Johnson-team MVP, offensive MVP, defensive skill and all region, Casey Ivie-offensive skill, Micah Arrowood-Will Orr Award and team captain, (back row) Clayton Yarbro-defensive lineman and Lee Whitaker-game ball for setting school record for most yards passed in a single game. Not picture but also receiving awards are Austin McMullen-offensive lineman, Drew Scobey-newcomer award, Joseph Phillips-most improve and Michael Keel-Charles Nolan-Blue Collar Award.

left in the third quarter. Griffin grabbed an offensive rebound and turned it into another 3-point play to give GC a 24-20 lead at the end of the third.

Butler started the fourth quarter off with a three-pointer followed by Griffin’s offensive rebound for two points to extend the lead to 29-22.

Gibson County hit 5 of 6 free throws to extent their lead to a 39-32 victory over Westview. Lady Pioneer Heather Griffin was 5 of 6 from the free

GCHS Lady Pioneers win District Tourney

from page 1 throw line. Leading scorer for Gibson County was Heather Griffin with 15 points and 4 rebounds. Heather Butler had 14, Courtney Haynes 5, Aubrey Reedy 4, and Tory Reedy 1.

GC vs McNairy Central Gibson County defeated

McNairy Central 81-53 in the first round of the Region 7-AA Basketball Tournament. Gibson County took a 32-12 lead at the end of the first. GC’s Heather Butler had 16 of her 35 points in the first quarter. The Lady Pioneers

extended their lead to 53-34 at the half.

Gibson County outscored McNairy Central by 12 points in the third quarter. Final score was 81-53, Gibson County. Gibson County’s defense forced McNairy into 14 turnovers. The Lady Pioneers had 28 rebounds, 28 assists and 13 steals. Leading scorer for Gibson County was Heather Butler with 35 points, 5 assists and 5 steals. Aubrey Reedy had 15 points with 13 rebounds. Courtney Haynes had 13 points with 4 assists. Heather Griffin added 10, Alexander, 4 and Joyce 4.

SIMPSON MAKE ALL-DISTRICT TEAM - Mitchell Simpson was named to the All-District 13AA team for Gibson County Pioneers. He was the only GC boy on the All-District team and just missed making the All-Tournament team. Ren Simpson (not pictured) was named to the Gibson County All-Academic team.

RECEIVE AWARDS - Lady Pioneers receiving awards following the District Tournament were (from left) Aubrey Reedy-All-Academic, All-District and All-Tournament; Heather Butler-All-Academic, All-District and All-Tournament; Heather Griffin-All-Academic, All-District and All-Tournament; Alesha Whittemore-All-Academic and Courtney Haynes-All-District.

CHAMPION HUNTERS - Lady Pioneers #54 Heather Griffin and Courtney Haynes, hunt down Martin’s Jacey Sims, forcing Westview to turn the ball over during the championship game Wedneday night. Griffin was the leading scorer with 15 points. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

SPLIT FOR THE SCORE - GC’s Heather Butler splits two defenders as she drives to the basket Friday night. Butler had 35 points in the 81-53 win over McNairy Central. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

successfully move the ball down court against Martin Westview in the district tournament. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

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Lynn Cole, Gibson County mayoral candidate in the Democratic primary on May 4 is proud to announce the appointment of Charles V. Hill as campaign treasurer.

Cole says, “I am very pleased to have Charles on board as a vital part of our campaign. He has been a friend to me for many years but more importantly an enthusiastic and vocal supporter of Gibson County.”

Mr. Hill, a retired State Farm insurance agent and always active in efforts that benefit our county comments: “It is a pleasure to be a part of Lynn’s campaign effort. I fully endorse his ability to lead our county through these trying times while looking always to what is best for the future of all Gibson County citizens. At this important time, please help us elect Lynn Cole our next county mayor.”

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A record 7,692 students are enrolled for spring semester at the University of Tennessee at Martin. The enrollment tops the previous spring semester high of 7,152 students set in 2009 and is the 11th consecutive spring semester increase.

The most recent figures resulted in spring semester records for total undergraduates and total full-time equivalent and full-time equivalent undergraduate students.

The 7.6 percent spring

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4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENTThe 2009 Gibson County

4-H F.A.C.E. for wildlife contest results are finished. F.A.C.E. stands for food and cover establishment for wildlife. All the food plots that were put in by the youth have been judged by Chuck Casey, TWRA officer in Gibson County, and Jake Mallard, 4-H agent in Gibson County. The youth did a wonderful job in planning, planting and keeping records of the plots. The youth kept records of wildlife seen in the plot and different tracks in the soil. This was used to tell how many different species of animals each youth had using their food plot. We had a great time judging these plots and the youth seemed to really enjoy each minute outdoors with their family.

The plots were judged on size, shape, plant health,

FFA SWEETHEART CANDIDATES – Last week, February 22-26, was FFA Week. Gibson County High School’s FFA Chapter held activities all week. One activity was to choose the FFA Sweetheart. Robert Joyce (center) was the chairman for this activity. Jars for each girl were placed in the school cafeteria and students voted for their favorite by putting money (a penny per vote) in the jars. The candidates are Emilee Wright, Amanda Fender, Kayla Baier and Sarah Woods. All money collected on Tuesday will be donated to Breast Cancer Awareness.

Rutherford Elementary students raise $4,835.00 through St. Jude Math-A-Thon to help kids battling cancer

Students at Rutherford Elementary recently participated in the St. Jude Children’s Research HospitalR Math-A-ThonR program. This year our goal was set for $1500 and we raised $4,835.00 to help kids battling cancer and other deadly diseases at St. Jude, one of the world’s premier pediatric cancer research centers. The community supported Rutherford students by making donations in honor of their participation in the program.

“We are very proud of our students for working so hard to raise money for St. Jude through Math-A-Thon,” said Ashley Pickard, coordinator of the event. “Our school, students and community have helped St. Jude in its work to find cures and save children.”

Math-A-Thon allows students to build and

practice essential math skills while they raise funds for kids battling cancer at St. Jude. The program works in the following way: Teachers serve as volunteer coordinators for Math-A-Thon at their school. Participating students solve math problems in a printed or online Funbook. Students ask family and friends for donations in support of their participation in the Math-A-Thon. All donations are sent to St. Jude, where no child is ever turned away because of the family’s inability to pay.

Now in its 30th year, Math-A-Thon is one of America’s largest education-based fundraisers. More than 10,000 schools across the country participate in the program. Math-A-Thon is also one of the most successful fundraising campaigns for St. Jude, having raised nearly $400 million since its inception.

For more information on how to host your own Math-A-Thon event, call 1-800-FUNBOOK (386-2665) or

visit www.mathathon.org.About St. Jude Children’s

Research Hospital St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. St. Jude is the first and only pediatric cancer center to be designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute. Founded by the late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tenn., St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. St. Jude is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatments not covered by insurance. No child is ever denied treatment because of the family’s inability to pay. St. Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its fundraising organization.

For more information, please visit www.stjude.org.

TOP MONEY RAISERS - The top money raisers for Rutherford School’s St. Jude Math-A-Thon are (from left) Autumn Locke, Jack Lowrance, Mckinley Burkett, Darcie Halliburton, and Kaytlan Griffin.

RUTHERFORD STUDENTS RAISED $4,835 - The Rutherford School students above participated in raising nearly $5,000 for St. Jude in the Math-A-Thon.

Rutherford Elementary raises $4835 for St Jude

4-H F.A.C.E. PLOT FIRST AND THIRD PLACE WINNERS - F.A.C.E. Plot officials and winners are (from left) Paul Spain Jr. (Northwest Tennessee Chapter Quail Unlimited Chairman), third place winner, Hayden Bolton, Chuck Casey (Gibson County TWRA Officer), first place winner, Christina Quenon, and Jake Mallard (University of Tennessee Gibson County 4-H Agent).

4-H F.A.C.E. PLOT SECOND PLACE WINNER - Justin Richardson of Dyer Jr. High School was the second place winner in the 4-H contest.

UT Martin has eleventh record spring enrollment

2010 enrollment increase also follows a fall 2009 enrollment of 8,101 that set seven all-time records in various categories.

All enrollment numbers are compiled and reported by the university’s Office of Institutional Research.

“Enrollment growth is representative of increases in our undergraduate enrollment, both on campus and off campus and in undergraduate and graduate online programs,” said Dr. Tom Rakes, UT Martin

chancellor. “Our faculty and staff

continue to work hard providing high-quality education and student-centric services. We are blessed to experience these levels of interest and by the ever-increasing achievement of students.”

The 2010 spring enrollment set a spring semester record for undergraduate students, with 7,217, a 7.2 percent increase over spring 2009; undergraduate FTE, with 6,109, a 6.8 percent increase; and total FTE, with 6,351, a 7 percent increase over spring 2009.

FTE is the total number of student credit hours divided by 15 for undergraduate students and 12 for graduate students.

Also increasing over spring 2009 was the number of returning students, by 6.8 percent.

location, water availability and escape cover. Thanks to Northwest Tennessee Chapter of Quail Unlimited for donating the prize money. The winner of the Gibson County 4-H F.A.C.E. Plots for wildlife is Christina Quenon of Medina Middle. Christina had help with her project by her mother and father- Catrina and William Quenon. Coming in a very close second is Justin Richardson of Dyer Middle and the third place winner is Hayden Bolton of Milan Middle. I would like to thank each one that participated in this project and encourage others to pick it up. This is a free project and the seed is donated by the TWRA and prize money is donated by Quail Unlimited Northwest Tennessee Chapter. All the youth have to do is fertilize, plant, watch it grow and take some notes. The applications can be picked up at the UT Extension Office in Trenton. The

deadline for returning the application is March 12, 2010. If you have any question or would like to participate in this program call Jake Mallard at Gibson County Extension Office (731)855-7656.

Contest results in on 4-H F.A.C.E for wildlife

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NOTICE OF BEER HEARINGNotice is hereby given that Pinecrest, L.L.C. has made application to the Gibson County Beer Board for a permit to sell beer (for on premises consumption) at 1 Trenton Hwy, Dyer, TN 38330. This hearing has been set for March 18, 2010 at 3:30 p.m.Any person desiring to appear by petition shall file same with the Gibson County Clerk before said time and date.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Northwest Tennessee Development District Area Agency on Aging and Disability will hold a public hearing concerning the needs of the elderly and other consumers with disabilities in Benton, Carroll, Crockett, Dyer, Gibson, Henry, Lake, Obion and Weakley counties which compose the Northwest Tennessee service area. A summary of the 2010-2011 Area Plan will be presented with an opportunity for public comments to follow immediately. The hearing will be conducted at the University of Tennessee at Martin, Boling University Center, Room 206 A & B, Martin, TN 38237 on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 10:30 a.m.Susan Hill, Director

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Approx. 50 AC+/- and Two Homes in Town: 1035 E. Woodrow off N. First Street and 3006 N. First - All to be sold from 50 AC+/- on Germantown Road - No Restrictions on Property.

Directions: Take Hwy. 77 West toward Trenton, Approx. 3 miles turn on Germantown Road,follow Auction Signs just past Mt. Pleasant Church on left.

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Selling 7 Tracts: 4 Tracts have had Perk Tests - will sell Absolute; 1 Tract has had a manufactured home removed from the lot. Has power pole, pond and septic tank, partially fenced; 2 Tracts Open Land; 1 Approx. 20 acres to be sold Absolute. All tracts are located on good paved road frontage.

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paid. 20% down day of auction. Closing to be on or before 20 days.

Dyer band students Logan Bates, Kelsey Hays, and Kathryn Cox participated in the University of Tennessee at Martin 2010 Honor Band Symposium on February 12 and 13. Approximately 500 of the region’s finest wind and percussion students in grades 7 - 9 were selected to participate in this event, based upon band director nominations. There were two Junior High Bands. Upon arrival at UTM, students were required to audition on scales and sight-reading for chair placement within the ensembles.

Logan, Kelsey, and Kathryn were selected out of all the students who auditioned to perform with the top ensemble.

The Junior High School Ensembles were presented on Saturday, February 13th in the ballroom at the University Center at the University of Tennessee at Martin. The students are

BY MICHAEL ENOCHSThe Gibson County High

School Future Farmers of America chapter has been honored with a proclamation of thanks issued by the Tennessee State Senate for their outstanding accomplishments and for representing Tennessee proudly in national competitions.

Tennessee State Senator, Lowe Finney, presented the proclamation to GCHS FFA class President, Amanda Fender, on behalf of the Future Farmers class and their instructors, Derek Norman and Lyndsey Brown, at the Equine building located behind Gibson County High School on Friday, February

BY JAKE MALLARDExtension Agent Gibson Co.

4-H Youth DevelopmentThe dates have been set

for the Junior Livestock Weigh-In. The dates are as follows:

Market Steers- March

LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES WHO’S WHO HONOR AT UT MARTIN — Josh Adams, of Dyer, recently received the Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges Award at the annual University of Tennessee at Martin Who’s Who Award Ceremony. The Who’s Who Award is one of the most prestigious honors given to students who have proven strength and character in academic achievement, extracurricular activities and community service. The award process was established in 1934 and is conferred by more than 1,900 schools in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Congratulating Adams is Dr. Tom Rakes, chancellor.

PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION - GCHS FFA President Amanda Fender accepted the Senate proclamation from Senator Lowe Finney. (Photo by Michael Enochs)

26. Finney praised the FFA students for being future leaders, showing exemplary skills for the growth of agriculture in the state. Finney extended an invitation from the state senate for the students to come and visit them in Nashville.

Also attending the presentation were Gibson County High School Principal, Eddie Pruitt, and Gibson County Special School District Director of Schools, Robert Galloway. Pruitt praised the students on their accomplishments and Galloway informed Senator Finney that only one other school in the state had FFA facilities that were equal to those at GCHS.

Senator Lowe Finney presents proclamation to GCHS FFA

under the direction of Calyn Evans, Band Director at Dyer Junior High School.

Student arrived in Martin Friday for auditions held that afternoon. That evening, the students were directed to their ensemble placements for rehearsals. Logan was first chair percussion and Kathryn was 13th chair trumpet. Kelsey was seventh chair percussion. Rehearsals continued Saturday morning before the concerts.

Parents were assembled in the Boling University Center at 3:30 pm for the performances. The Concert Band conducted by Kara Boyd performed Asian Folk Rhapsody arr. Richard L. Saucedo, Ghost Riders by Roland Barrett, Rock Around the Clock by Max C. Freedman and Jimmy De Knight arr. Gerald Sebesky,

and Shenandoah arr. Robert Sheldon.

The Symphonic Band, conducted by Andre Feagin, then took the stage and performed Fanfare and Flourishes by James Curnow, Moscow, 1941 by Brian Balmages, Ballade by Darren Jenkins and Abracadabra by Frank Ticheli.

Students from 49 schools participated. Local schools included the Trenton, Rutherford, Humboldt, Peabody, South Gibson County, Yorkville, Springhill, Milan, Medina, and Dyer. Instruments represented were alto saxophone, bari saxophone, baritone, bass clarinet, euphonium, flute, french horn, oboe, tenor saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba and percussion.

DYER JR. HIGH HONOR BAND PARTICIPANTS– Band students from Dyer Jr. High School performing in the UT Martin Honor Band were Kathryn Cox, Logan Bates and Kelsey Hays. (Photo by Lisa Bates)

18, 2010 at Pope Farms in Yorkville from 3-6 p.m.

Market Hogs- April 6, 2010 at the Gibson County Fairgrounds from 3-6 p.m.

Market Lambs- May 11, 2010 at the Gibson County Fairgrounds from 3-6 p.m.

*Each participant will be required to keep a record book this year in order to sale the animal at the sponsor sale.

Record books will be handed out at the weigh-in. Record books can also be entered in the fair on Sunday August 8 in the youth division.

The steers should weigh at least 600 pounds, hogs should weigh around 55 pounds and lambs should weigh 50 pounds.

These weighs are just an idea of weights, so that excessive feeds will not be needed. Weight scales are available to help the youth figure out how much more weight is needed before the show. Steers must weigh 900 pounds or more on August 9, 2010.

The market hogs must weigh 245 to 310 pounds and market lambs must weigh over 80 pounds on August 8, 2010. Livestock that does not meet the minimal weight requirement will be sent back home.

Market hogs that weigh more than 310 will be able to show and sale, but the exhibitor will not be eligible for premier exhibitor. There is no top end weight for market steers or lambs.

Rules and regulations can be found on the fair webpage gibsoncountyfair.org.

If anyone has any questions about the Gibson County Junior Livestock, feel free to call Jake Mallard at (731)855-7656.

Gibson County junior livestock weigh-in dates set

Dyer Jr. High students participate in UT Martin 2010 Honor Band

FINNEY VISITS GCHS - State Senator Lowe Finney visited the GCHS Chapter of the Future Farmers of

America with a proclamation from the Tennessee State Senate. (Photo by Michael Enochs)

TOUGH DEFENSE - GC’s Khadijah Alexander applies some tough defensive pressure to Martin’s Megan Ables. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

LADY PIONEERS T-SHIRTS ON SALE - Gibson County High School is selling Lady Pioneers basketball 2010 tournament T-shirts. The cost of the t-shirts is $10 and sizes are from youth to 2X. If you would like to pursches one you can contact the school or see Sally Baird at the basketball games. Sporting their 2010 tournament t-shirts are Jaci White, Laklyn White, Madison Baird and Justyce White.

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Rhodes Family Diner, Medina, complete inspection, 84 score

Presbyterian Day School, Humboldt, complete inspection, 92 score, one critical

Heritage Inn, Humboldt, Joe Keith Bryant to

Rickey Ferrell and wife, Christy Ferrell -13th CD

Alisha Bauman to Coby Green – 2nd CD

David Wayne Ganaway to Adrian Doaks – 7th CD

Maxie Bell Dunnwidow to Clarence D. Phelps and Ramona F. Phelps

Joseph Moulder and wife, Karen Moulder to Daymond Duck and wife, Rachel Duck – 21st CD

Sidney Ray Samples and wife, Frances M. Samples to Robert E. Bell and wife, Peggy Bell – 12th CD

Karene Y. Holder to Karen Michelle Miller – 21st CD

Wilson Marion Fesmire, Jr. and Laura Beth Fesmire to Eric Waldon and wife, Amanda Waldon – 21st CD

Joshua Coffman and wife, Heather Coffman to Tammy Griffis and Thomas J. Hanik

Brian Heath Davis to Tara Hazlewood

Samuel H. Blissard to William Franklin Casey and wife, Karen Casey and Jackie L. Casey and wife, Shirley Casey – 3rd CD

Stonecreek Partners-Medina, LLC to David T. Bunny and wife, Karla Bunney – 2nd CD

Larry Collins to Douglas W. Dorsett – 18th CD

David Joseph Walls of Trenton and Amanda Lynne Taylor Rodgers of Trenton

Sidney Sherard Chatman of Memphis and Shaquisha Quo’Chele Larue of Trenton

Andre Leon Hutchison of Milan and Cristy Danyelle Cook of Milan

Ryon Gene Patrick Brown of Trenton and Teresa Lynn Dick Lynch of Trenton

Jonathan Alan Carter of Milan and Amanda Gail Bass Little of Milan

George Edward Lorick, Jr. of Humboldt and Deanna Rena Ivey of Humboldt

Ernest Lowell Reeves of Medina and Linda Kay Scott Blakemore of Humboldt

Jimmy Lee Harris of Milan and Evelyn Gene Kelley of Milan

Nicholas Adam Delmonico vs. Ashley Lynn Delmonica

Ray Daniel Roberson vs. Pauline Roberson

James Keith Rogers vs. Angela Michelle Rogers

Lori Beth Jenkins vs. Benjamin Nathaniel Jenkins

Melissa Quinn vs. Danny J. Quinn

Kevin Dean Williamson vs. Loretta Lynn Williamson

Michael R. Watlington vs. Melanie Lynne Watlington

Brian Lynn Warren vs. Erica Danielle Warren

Michael A. Crenshaw vs. Casey Sheffield Crenshaw

Cosandra Smith Bailey vs. Alvin Lovingson Bailey

Patrick Lynn Brooks vs. Eureka Shelby Jones Brooks

Megan Elizabeth Evans vs. Richard Shawn Evans

Ray T. Whitwell and wife, Linda Whitwell and Kris Bradford and wife, Tara Bradford to Henry A. Burch and wife, Regina L. Burch and Paula Jernigan – 7th CD

Jerry Maitland to Henry A. Burch and wife, Regina L. Burch and Paula Jernigan - 7th CD

Donna Perry Bryant, individually and as Executrix of the Estate of Frances Christine Hoover, Christina Lynn Bryant Allen and Jaime Nicole Bryant to James Kaleb Dinwiddie – 5th CD

Donna Perry Bryant, individually and as Executrix of the Estate of Frances Christine Hoover, Christina Lynn Bryant Allen and Jaime Nicole Bryant to James Kennie Dinwiddie and wife, Patsy Dinwiddie – 5th CD

Easy Living Homes, LLC to Andrew Lang

The George G. King Residuary Trust by Diana Pittman and Jim Horne as Trustees to John A. Bogue and wife, Donna Bogue – 7th CD

Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC to Rebecca May Gehl

Anthony J. Melton and Andrew J. Melton to Larry Swiney and wife, Pamela Swiney – 14th CD

Mark Davis Vasquez to Harold R. Gunn and wife, Patsy R. Gunn – 3rd CD

Bobby Vasquez to Harold R. Gunn and wife, Patsy R. Gunn – 3rd CD

Angela Loran Savage f/k/a Angela Loran Wallace to Mary Benfield – 13th CD

Ralph Cochran, 517 Laneview-Concord Road, Trenton

Jad Doop, 61 Con Pennington Road, Kenton

Janice Ray, 5 Eaton Circle, Eaton

Martha and Ken Shaver, 8 Paul Hale Road, Medina

Martha and Ken Shaver, 12 Paul Hale Road, Medina

complete inspection, 91 score

Sip of Suds, Humboldt, complete inspection, 83 score

Humboldt Junior High School Cafeteria, Humboldt, complete inspection, 95 score

Garden Pleasure Tea Room, Milan, complete inspection, 96 score

Subway, Milan, complete inspection, 91 score

Sonic Drive-In, Humboldt, complete inspection, 85 score, one critical

Stacy’s BBQ Cafe, Humboldt, complete inspection, 84 score one critical

Stacy’s BBQ Cafe, Humboldt, follow-up inspection, 89 score

McDonald’s, Trenton, complete inspection, 69

score, four criticalsSubway, Trenton,

complete inspection 85 score, one critical

Subway, Trenton, complete inspection, 90 score

Humboldt Grill, Humbold, complete inspection, 83 score, one critical

Pat’s Cakes and Catering, Milan, complete inspection, 97 score

Domino’s Pizza, Trenton, follow-up inspection, 91 score

Humboldt High School Cafeteria, Humboldt, follow-up inspection, 95 score

Cathy’s Restaurant, Trenton, complete inspection, 88 score

LaCabana, Milan, complete inspection, 87 score

Jere A. Neville and Rosemary Neville to Jere A. Neville and Rosemary Neville as joint tenants with right of survivorship- 14th CD

Mabel M. Wren to Ashley Kelley – 7th CD

Jason Michael Webb of Milan and Crystal Leanne Campbell of Milan

William Murry Allen of Carpentersville, Illinois and Tanya Joan Ibarra Crane of

Suzanne Trejo, 38 Charlie Butler Road, Trenton

Jeremy Kail, 116 Esquire Hunt Road, Humboldt

Bruce Cloud, 117 Creekwood Road, Humboldt

Kevin Brogdon, 6 Paul Hale Road, Medina

NTCH-WT Tenn., Inc., 59 Lonnie Holt Road, Milan

Anthony Wilkes and Amanda Wilkes to James

Richard Brian Scharmann of Milan and Brittany Sharee Russell of Jackson

Joshua Andrew Turner of Trenton and Serena Mae Koonce of Dyer

Jonathon Blake Perry of Trenton and Katherine Louise Curry of Milan

Charles Brandon Vester of Milan and Erin Elizabeth Holmes Twilla of Milan

Garry McArthur and wife, Cheri J. McArthur – 13th CD

Keith Steele and Michelle Steele to Bobby Vick

W.F. Jones, Jr. to Charles Alexander and wife, Dawn Alexander – 1st CD

William Joseph Bennett and wife, Emily Elizabeth Bennett to Joshua H. Richardson and wife, Kayla G. Richardson – 2nd CD

Nelson L. Farmer and wife, Julia H. Farmer to Bennett F. Knott and wife, Nancy Knott – 22nd CD

B&H Development, LLC to Michael H. Huddleston and Bonnie H. Huddleston

Anna Sue Sturdivant to Timothy Lynn Workman and wife, Tabatha Renee Workman – 10th CD

Anna Sue Sturdivant to Terry Royce Sturdivant and wife, Anna Sue Sturdivant

Rebecca Teague and Kenneth R. Teague, Jr. to Joe F. Stafford and wife, Winnie L. Stafford – 7th CD

Thomas L. Humphreys and wife, Julia B. Humphreys to Jerry J. Gibson and wife, Teresa J. Gibson – 3rd CD

Melani White to Kenneth Copous and wife, Karen Copous – 17th CD

Katie Sue Barnett to Anthony Warmath – 13th CD

Ed Haltom to Pleasant Haley

Joe T. Copeland, Freddie J. Copeland and wife, Vickie L. Copeland and Tommy T. Copeland to Jeff Asbridge and wife, Margie Faye Asbridge and Michael Lee Asbridge and wife, Patti Dawn Asbridge – 10th CD

Carpentersville, IllinoisAdolphus Walker, Jr. of

Trenton and Teresia Doaks Washington of Trenton

Jody Ray Perce of Dyer and Stacey Lynn Franks of Dyer

Zachary Lyndell Bell of Trezevant and Shanna Denise Johnson of Milan

Teddie Taylor Draper of Trenton and Glynda Lee Daniels of Trenton

Zachary Brandon Wilson of Milan and Christine Nicole Walters of Milan

Terry Jerome Hunt, Jr. of Milan and Katrina Latosha Clark of Milan

Christopher Liberto of Medina and Deanna Marie Cook Minton of Medina

Courtney Emanuel Elam of Jackson and Lashundra Renee Adkisson of Jackson

Gerald Delano Hendry, Jr. of Trenton and Stephanie Nicole Halford Davis of Trenton

Jeremy Douglas Hendrix of Milan and Alyson Nicole Shane of Milan

Christopher Larry Hill of Trenton and Stephanie Lynn Barker Walker of Trenton

Douglas Emory Carlton of Kenton an Tammy Juanita Gray Long of Union City

United Jewish Communities, Catholic Charities, USA, and National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. function as fiscal agent. The board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas around the country.

A Local Board made up of County Leaders will determine how the funds awarded to Gibson County are to be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service organizations in the area. The Local Board is responsible for

recommending agencies to receive these funds and any additional funds available under this phase of the program.

Under the terms of the grant form the National Board, local organizations chosen to receive funds must: (1) be private voluntary nonprofits or units of government, (2) have an accounting system, (3) practice nondiscrimination, (4) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs, and (5) if they are a private voluntary organization, they must have a voluntary board. The Local Board has requested that applying agencies submit

a copy of the organizations most recent audit with their application. Qualifying organizations are urged to apply.

Gibson County has distributed Emergency Food and Shelter funds previously with Milan Mustard Seed, Wo/Man’s Resources Rape Assistance, Humboldt Senior Citizens Center and Northwest Tennessee Community Action Agency participating.

Further information on the program may be obtained by contacting: Gibson County Mayor Joe M. Shepard, Courthouse, Trenton. All applications must be completed and interviews will be held March 30,2010.

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and invited commissioners to tour Juvenile Court facilities last week. Recent altercations between opposing parties at Juvenile Court, along with lack of space, have elevated concerns.

“The Juvenile Court security risks, which pose an imminent danger, include fire hazards, inadequate exits, lack of space, and the continued threat of violence,” said Mr. Shepard.

The resolution before commissioners states: “There is currently a great concern of the potential hazards of this location due to public safety issues, overcrowding, inadequate entry and exit, lack of courtroom space and persistent and constant threat of danger. Recent fights and incidents concerning opposing parties to delinquent, custody and child support cases have caused this concern to be elevated to a state of urgency for the safety of all involved.”

In 2009 the county Juvenile Court processed approximately 1,649 closed cases in Juvenile Court involving 1,153 juveniles: 626 males and 527 females, said Susan Featherstone.

Com. Leon Smith of Milan was among the commissioners who toured the court and old jail building. He supports the move. “It is very crowded; the court needs more room,” said Smith. “Susan Featherstone is asking for a grant to move the court to the old jail. It will take some work to fix it, up but it can be done. Empty offices can

$170,000.Judge Wallace of Waverly

was “sitting by interchange” for Clayburn Peeples in the case. He said he would issue opinions in a letter in two to three weeks.

After the hearing, attorneys would not comment publicly, but indicated that Wallace seemed sympathetic to the county’s defense.

Presenting arguments were attorneys Jim Pentecost for Roger Walker, Terri Crider for the Airport Board and county, and Sam Watridge for the pilots.

The suits against the Airport Board questions whether board members

properly hold office, have authority, and obeyed open meetings and open records laws. Watridge asked for a Motion for Partial Summary Judgment on the issue of open meetings.

Crider filed a Motion to Dismiss the case, saying it is without merit. The county provided proper notice of meetings and made records available to the public consistent with law, she said.

Crider argued, and Judge Wallace seemed to agree, that the pilots’ complaint was not properly brought by the State in a “quo warranto” action. A lawsuit that challenges a government official’s authority or whether the official properly holds office cannot be brought by individuals, but must be brought by the state in a “quo warranto” action. “The state has to bring the complaint,” said Judge Wallace.

“We asked the District Attorney to investigate but he didn’t do it,” countered Sam Watridge

Crider argued “adequate public notice” was made at the airport and courthouse before board meetings. She said the County Commission in July 2008 “cured” any problems by retroactively ratifying previous actions by the Airport Board.

Watridge said notices of public meetings had to meet criteria - location, content and time of notice - and should have been posted at the courthouse and in the newspaper.

Wallace cited a case involving a notice of a Game and Fish Commission meeting, saying a notice in the Sec. of State’s office was ruled adequate by the court. A notice is adequate “if it’s on a fence post out in a cow pasture,” said Wallace, implying that he, too found the ruling surprising.

The defamation-libel complaint involved a summary by Roger Walker of an airport board meeting that was given to newspapers and published in part on the Mirror-Exchange website before being pulled. Walker made accusations against Jim and Kay Hamm, saying they used “strong arm tactics.”

“We have a dispute between two parties, but it does not give rise to defamation,” said Jim Pentecost.

Hamm’s claim of slander against Walker abated upon Hamm’s death last year, agreed attorneys. “We agree, but it doesn’t seem fair you can say false things about a person, and if that person is dead, it doesn’t apply,” Watridge told the judge.

be used, and a large room can be converted to a larger court room than is available now. If we are given the grant it will not cost the taxpayers of Gibson Co. anything. I am in favor of the move if we can get the grant.”

Other County Commission business:

County Commissioners will consider a formal resolution asking Gov. Bredesen and the Tennessee General Assembly to “pass no new laws imposing increased expenditure requirements on counties unless the General Assembly provides additional funding to cover increased expenditures.”

County leaders oppose “unfunded local government mandates,” and want the state to either to eliminate programs or continue to fund them at the state level, rather than passing the responsibilities to county governments.

Counties are struggling to find sufficient revenues to pay for infrastructure improvements and education funding, says the proposal.

Other resolutions March 8 call for paying about $27,500 ($7,500 over budget) for repairs to heating-cooling equipment at Chancery Building and approval of a $5,000 bond for newly elected constable Joseph Evans.

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The Dyer School children, in the after school LEAPS program are learning about building self confidence and also burning off some excess energy. Keith Giles, owner of ATA Martial Arts Academy in Milan, is teaching the children the basic kicks, strikes, stances and blocks of the Korean martial art taekwondo.

Giles started learning martial arts at the age of 12. He has 28 years of experience and is a sixth degree master instructor. Some of his students have

gone on to be taekwondo state champions. He will start children in the program as young as age three. There are 45 children signed up at Dyer School to participate in the four-week program from kindergarten through fourth grade. Giles has also taught at all the other after school programs in Gibson County.

“This teaches the kids self confidence and puts their energy into something positive. Kids need structure,” said Giles. “I enjoy teaching the children. They are always drawing pictures of me and

giving them to me. I keep them all.”

INSTRUCTOR - Keith Giles teaches basic taekwondo moves to Dyer after school children in the LEAPS program

BUILDING SELF CONFIDENCE - Taekwondo instructor Keith Giles says learning a martial art teaches children self confidence.

LEARNING THE BASICS - Dyer after school LEAPS children are learning basic punches, kicks and blocks from Taekwondo instructor Keith Giles.