Tri-City Reporter November 9 2011

GCHS Marching Pioneers are Class AA State Champs

Burgess loves writing news

see page 2

TRI-CITY REPORTERVOL. 119, NO. 45 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2011 DYER, TENNESSEE $1.00

THE

see page 3

see page 3

Louise Murphy: A woman’s legacy of wartime service

see page 3

TCR News Correspondent Spotlight

County may cut retirees’ health insurance

Never Forget

Area schools host Veterans Day Programs

Virginia Burgess

Dyer Goodwill sets first meeting for November 15

This Holiday Season give the gift that keeps on giving...A subscription to The Tri-City Reporter!

Call 692-3506 for your gift subscription • 52 weeks - $3850*

(*In Gibson, Dyer & Obion Counties)

The Gibson County Commission will vote Nov. 14 on a proposal to eliminate health insurance coverage for former county employees who have reached retirement age.

The Commission holds its regular session Monday at 9 a.m. in Trenton.

The county has provided healthcare benefits for employees through a self-insured insurance plan. Fulltime employees and officials have been allowed to keep the county’s health insurance coverage even after retirement by paying the premium. But the self-insured plan puts the county at risk of paying out for expensive medical claims.

“With the self-insured plan that the county now has this practice (paying for former employees’ healthcare after retirement) could cost a considerable amount of money,” says the resolution. “Age is also a factor considered in cost.”

Three retired employees – Jimmy James, Beth Phelan and Hill Rogers – may keep their county insurance until age 65, but no other retirees would keep their coverage. The county is budgeting $611,172 for insurance costs and $750,872 for employee benefits in 2011-12.

Other agenda items for the Gibson Co. Commission Nov. 14:

New Voting Districts – Squires will consider approving a redistricting plan for commission districts that would have 19 districts and 25 commissioners, a “status quo” arrangement. Districts will have new boundary lines, however, according to population changes in the past ten years. Commissioners have rejected a plan for 8 districts recommended by a Redistricting Committee.

Refunding Of $10m Bonds – A resolution

BY SAM THOMPSONThe first meeting for the

2011 Goodwill program will be November 15th at 7 p.m. in Dyer City Hall. Everyone interested in working with this program is invited to attend. Last year we prepared 92 boxes of food.

Anyone who would like to donate to this program may do so at The Farmers and Merchants Bank, downtown Dyer or at the Food Rite branch.

We appreciate your help in the work as well as financial help toward this program.

Again, don’t forget November 15th at 7 p.m. at Dyer City Hall for our first 2011 Goodwill meeting. Thank you for all your help with this program.

Area schools will be holding Veterans Day programs Friday, November 11.

The student council of Gibson County High School’s annual Veterans Day Program will be held Friday, November 11th at 9 a.m. in the Bo Booth Gymnasium.

Yorkville School will host their annual program on November 11, at 10 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend. The featured speaker will be Lt. Thomas Buck. Buck is a Vietnam Veteran who has been approved for the Congressional Medal of Honor.

The Dyer School program will be held November 11 at 11 a.m. in the school gym.

The Rutherford School students, faculty and community will honor veterans with a parade, a program, and a reception. The parade will start at 1:30 in front of the school. A program in the school gym will follow the parade. The reception will be held in the school cafeteria for veterans and families.

All veterans and active duty military men and women and members of the communities are invited to attend any or all programs.

BY SHARON LEEA journey that began with a quest of paying

tribute to the many victims of September 11, 2001 was completed this past weekend as the Gibson County Marching Pioneers were crowned the 2011 Division II Tennessee State Champions. The Marching Pioneers took the field each week for both football games and competitions to help people remember the many lives that were lost and sacrifices that were made and continue to be made through the horrors of 9/11/01. ‘Never Forget’ will be long remembered as one of the most emotional productions this band has ever performed.

The Marching Pioneers began this past Saturday with a preliminary performance and hopes of earning a spot in the coveted Top Ten Finals Competition. After the completion of 21 bands performing, GCHS students began “the wait”. Before the finalists were named, many preliminary awards were given. The GCHS Pit Crew was named as the Outstanding Pit Crew for the day. Sedona Carlon was awarded a $2000 scholarship to UTM and a $34,000 scholarship to Bethel University. In preliminary competition, the band was given Superior ratings in band, percussion, drum major and color guard. They were also awarded the High Visual award for preliminary competition. Finally, their name was called as one of the Top Ten!

Finals began at 7 p.m. and GC was scheduled for

9 p.m. Again, “the wait” had begun. After taking the field, it was evident the Marching Pioneers had come with a mission to win and to give the performance of their lives. They left the crowd standing as they gave an emotional performance of ‘Never Forget.’

In the finals, the band was ranked as Highest

HAPPY DIRECTOR - Jeremy Tate, Director was extremely proud of what his students had just accomplished!

CELEBRATION - The GCHS Marching Pioneers celebrate with their championship trophy on the field after winning their first state contest in 10 years!

BY MICHAEL ENOCHSVirginia Burgess wrote

the community news for the Golden Agers for three years before she suffered a stroke. She has since recovered and still writes for the Golden Agers part of the time when Alice Ernest has other concerns. Burgess has been a member of the Golden Agers for 20 years.

She is a graduate of Yorkville High School and has always loved writing. In 1958 she went to visit an aunt and uncle in Michigan. They lined her up with a job and caused her to miss her

As Louise Webb Murphy sat alone in her small apartment built as an addition to her daughter’s home in Stockbridge, Georgia, she penned these words for her family to find later and thereby tell her own story - one that her family will continue to share with generations to come. One of bravery, courage, and charisma. Her story, my Gramma’s story, is one that will live on in history. - Kelly Campbell

In her own words…I was born, Hettie Louise Webb, on August 5, 1922, in

Dyer, TN, the sixth child of Della and Allie Webb.My dad, Allie Webb, had 10 acres of farmland and

rented 30 more, and he had many other jobs along with farming. He worked as a lineman for the telephone company and salesman for Dyer (Davidson’s) Fruit Company. He worked for his church when needed and was also the choir leader and Sunday School Superintendent. He did some painting and carpentry work and was always busy. My mom, Della Etheridge Webb, was the best ever. We all had things to do, but we always had time to play, also. We all worked hard!

We didn’t have a lot of nice things, no luxuries like today. We always went to church for all occasions. We had to walk about a mile, rain or shine, on a dirt road, for many years. Sometimes we went by wagon.

We had no running water. Sometimes we went across the road and drew water from their well. No refrigerators, we had iceboxes instead. No central heat. Heat by stoves (wood burners) and sometimes kerosene.

For a long time, we were the only ones (around where we lived) with a phone. So we delivered messages to neighbors. We also raised our own food. Canned or dried it. We raised cotton, corn, sorghum, peanuts, and

potatoes; you name it.I was the first one in my family to graduate from high

school. I wanted to join the army. WWII had begun. They were begging women to join, but at that time, your parents had to sign the papers and mine refused.

I found work at Milan, at the Munitions Plant. I had a reaction from the powder and doctor said I should change jobs.

Just as I found another job at a shoe factory, I had to have my appendix removed. We finally got e l e c t r i c i t y. With this job, I could buy things for my parents, like a refrigerator, washing machine, etc. They still wouldn’t sign my papers.

Louise Webb Murphy

from page 1

TRI-CITY REPORTER

Lee Ann ButlerBookkeeping

Periodical postage paid at Dyer, TN Post Offi ce, 38330 Postmaster: Send change of address to

The Tri-City Reporter, P.O. Box 266, Dyer, TN 38330

April Jackson Publisher

Cindy East Managing Editor

Michael Enochs Reporter

Published each Wednesday by American Hometown Publishing

618 South Main, Dyer Tenn. 38330 Phone 731.692.3506 Fax: 731.692.4844 [email protected]

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

The

Mindy EastAdvertising

[email protected]

Page 2 The Tri-City Reporter, Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Insight & OpinionClayburn Peeples reports: Dirty politics leads to bloodshed

BILL R. BARRON, ATTORNEY

855-9584•Bankruptcy •Estates

•Elder Law •Criminal Law•Social Security Disability

(Let us help you with your initial Social Security Disabilty Application)

124 East Court Square, Trenton, TN 38382

Louise Murphy: A woman’s

Even though the election of 2012 is more than a year away, spokespersons from both major parties are predicting that the other side plans to run the ugliest, most negative campaign in history. And unhappily for the rest of us, they could both be right. National leaders of our two major political parties seem to genuinely detest each other, and everyone is already scared and angry, and the potential for actual violence is frighteningly high.

It has happened before, you know, many times. Even Tennessee made the news just a few years ago when a candidate for the state legislature murdered his opponent, but a century ago, Tennessee was the scene of an even more spectacular political killing. It was 103

years ago this week that former senator and recently defeated gubernatorial candidate, Edward Ward Carmack, was gunned down on the streets of Nashville by a political opponent.

Senator Carmack had been a newspaperman before he went into politics, and he was famous, or I should say, infamous, for writing fiery, scathing editorials against his enemies. In 1892, he became editor of the Memphis Commercial, the forerunner newspaper to the Commercial Appeal, and it was from there that he began his ascent in politics. He ran for congress in 1896 and was reelected two more times before being appointed to the United States Senate by the state legislature, in 1901. (He was elected by the legislature,

because until passage of the 17th Amendment to the United States Constitution was passed, in 1913, the Constitution required that all senators be chosen by state legislatures.)

Carmack only served one term, however, because the legislature refused to reappoint him, choosing former governor, Bob Taylor, to replace him in 1907. Angered and bitter, he ran against the incumbent governor, Malcolm Patterson, the next year, making statewide prohibition the major issue in the campaign. Prohibition was the most controversial political subject in the state at the time.

After the dust had settled, Carmack was the loser in an extremely close race, but he vowed to fight

on. He accepted another newspaper job, this time in Nashville, as editor of the newly formed Nashville Tennessean, and he used his editorship to bitterly attack all his political enemies, one of them being an elderly, retired businessmen named Duncan Cooper who was a close friend of the current governor. Carmack suggested that the governor and all his friends were corrupt, and he compared Cooper to a saloon owner in the seediest part of town.

Cooper was wealthy and distinguished, and he was shocked and infuriated that Carmack would insult him editorially, so he demanded that Carmack cease and desist. Carmack responded with two more negative editorials. The two men passed threats back and forth, and both began to go armed. Cooper’s son, Robin Cooper, an attorney in Nashville, began to escort his father around town for protection.

Then, as fate decreed it, one afternoon while the Coopers were in Robin Cooper’s law office at Third and Church Street, they got a call from Governor Patterson asking them to

come up to the Governor’s Mansion to meet with him. They, of course, agreed.

The Tennessee Governor’s Mansion at that time stood where the War Memorial Building is now, so they set out, both armed, on foot. Carmack, as fate would have it, was also out that afternoon, also armed, and they met on Seventh Avenue, on opposite sides of the street. Upon seeing Carmack, the older Cooper crossed the street to confront him, and that’s when the confusion, and the gunfire, began.

Five shots were fired, two by Carmack and three by Cooper’s son, Robin. When it was over, young Cooper was wounded, and Senator Carmack lay dead upon the sidewalk. Both Coopers, as well as a man walking beside them, were taken to jail and charged with murder, thus setting the stage for the most sensational murder trial in Nashville history.

After a long, exhaustive trial (One of the closing arguments lasted nine and a half hours.) both Duncans were found guilty of second degree murder, and each was sentenced to 20 years in prison. They appealed,

and several months later the Tennessee Supreme Court overturned the younger Cooper’s conviction but let the one against the old man stand.

But he never went to prison, because within minutes of the Court’s announcing its decision, Governor Patterson pardoned him, setting off a storm of controversy that ultimately led to Patterson’s losing the governor’s office.

When the legislature came back in session, their first act was to pass a statewide prohibition bill, partly to honor the “martyred” Carmack. Another thing they did was to commission the placement of a statue of Senator Carmack on the State Capitol Grounds where it stands today, between the State Capitol Building and the Legislative Plaza, right above the tunnel named for famous Tennessee whiskey maker, Lem Motlow.

You’ve probably seen the statue many times if you have much business at the State Capitol or the Legislature, and if you’re like most people, you’ve wondered who the heck that guy was.

Well now you know.

The day I turned 21, I went to Memphis, for a physical. I didn’t weigh enough to join, so during lunch break I went out into the street, bought a sack of bananas and when I could eat no more, I went back and asked to be weighed again; I passed.

Basic training was in Daytona Beach, Florida. We started in tents; then on to a school, which was in a former hotel on a beach! For an old country girl it was heaven…that beautiful ocean and beaches.

My first military base as a certified truck driver was Camp McCain, MS, near Grenada.

My oldest brother, Miller, was in the South Pacific serving in the army. My next brother, Thomas, and one of my brothers-in-law, Kimble, were working in a shipyard in Mississippi.

I was one of 15 girls preparing trucks for soldiers and we prepped them for shipping and took them to Camp Shelby to be shipped overseas.

I was not far from home, but gas rations were hard to get. A boy from my hometown was also stationed at McCain. Our parents pooled their gas coupons and sent them to us. What a great visit home that was. Thanks to Mr. and Mrs. McBroom and their boy James.

One day over the loud speaker I heard my commanding officer say the first driver who wanted to go to overseas training that came in the orderly room would get it. My barracks was closer and my legs longer, so I got it. That started with a physical and the pulling of my wisdom teeth; no fun. Then my tonsils were removed; even worse. Time was running out and when I got to Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia, I could barely swallow water. Training here was tough - long hikes with full gear, and gas masks drills, when buildings actually had gas in them.

Then I was told only a certain number of the trained would actually go

each time. “W” for Webb was way down the alphabet. I didn’t get to go with the first group.

New lessons to keep me busy; while more girls were trained, I was assigned to drive a truck to the train station in Chattanooga, TN, to pick up baggage for Women’s Army Corp (W.A.C.) troops. Then, when I was through with that, I was a Military Police (MP) on the gate.

All my friends were gone; but what a blessing in disguise. They had been sent to the South Pacific, and when the war was over, I met with some of them in Nashville, TN, and realized how lucky I was. They had malaria, fevers, etc., and some didn’t make it. After seeing my brother, Miller, who had been sent there, I thanked God I didn’t go there.

Next I was sent to Camp Shanks, New York. More shots, lectures, and waiting. With a gas mask on one shoulder, a bag on our backs and the rest of our gear, we went up a gangplank. We were on a ship called the “Brazil” which had previously hauled cattle. Fourteen days, rough seas, and after a few hours at sea, many ships joined us. Our conditions were terrible, stacked bunks floor to ceiling on all walls.

We were assigned a certain spot on deck and that’s where we would assemble each day for various lectures and this was the spot we would go for drills and to abandon ship, if needed. Submarines were spotted and we went to complete black out. All portholes were closed and black curtains placed on them.

Nothing electric could be used on board. I was so seasick. We were given meal tickets and mine were punched twice in the fourteen days.

The “we,” 75 in all, went to Ascot, England. Buckingham Palace was about 20 miles or less away but we couldn’t write home about it.

All our mail was censored and every wrong thing was

cut out.While at this base, we

were in some tents and barracks with trenches about. We were constantly afraid of the buzz bombs. They ran by a motor and you could hear them; but when it became quiet, it was coming down.

Our next assignment was in Mason Lafitte, France. We were housed in an old hotel. We marched in a parade around the Arch of Triumph. We had a different motor pool officer, Captain Ray Murphy.

Captain Murphy told me I was to take on the position of mail clerk for the motor pool and was given a new jeep to complete my duties. It had been completely covered in Cosmoline for shipment. It took me three days to get it off.

I liked my new job. I could go out into the country and trade cosmetics for fresh eggs and we would boil them on our stoves. The French I took in school came in handy. They couldn’t understand me, but I wrote in French and they could read it.

While there, we were loaded into trucks with soap, shampoo, towels, etc., and were taken to town to a public bathhouse. It was cleared for us on certain days.

Then we got to leave that area in small groups at different times. We flew over the Alps to Nice, France, in a military plane that was very uncomfortable. We could see Monte Carlo, but couldn’t go there. We had a week to relax by the Mediterranean Sea. What a beautiful sight and no bombed out buildings there. I saw enough of that in London.

We started preparing all vehicles for a convoy to Germany. I got to drive a Fiat convertible with all our gear in the one I drove. Later, these were made ready for VIPs of the Potsdam Conference. The next day we got to Berlin. The destruction had been bad in London but couldn’t compare with this city. It was hard to find a complete

004 Chevy Trailblazer LT

KENTONKENTONCHEVROLETCHEVROLETKenton, TN • 731-749-5316 • 888-749-5316

Customer to pay tax, title & license. *Price includes $78 doc fee, customer to pay tax, title & license. +2.9% for 60 months with GMAC approved fi nancing, customer to pay TTL, Prices includes $78 Doc Fee. +++Must be approved and fi nanced through Ally Bank.

2011 Chevy Silverado Ext 1LTStk#TB014

MSRP $32,275Kenton Disc. -1,771 $30,504

Remote Start, Rear Park Assist, Rear Defrost, OnStar, XM,

Trailer Tow, 5.3 V-8, Lock Diff, Alum Wheels, Sheer Silver

$25,499*

GM Rebate -$4,505Bonus Cash -$500

2011 ChevyImpala LT

Remote Keyless Start, V-6, Alum Wheels, OnStar, Fog Lights,

20k Miles, Silver

Stk#PB030

$17,778* -OR- $31904+

2011 Chevy Traverse 1LTStk#TB159

DVD, Center Bucket Seats, OnStar, XM, Remote Start,

Bluetooth, Power Seat, Alum Wheels, Silver

MSRP $36,535Kenton Disc. -1,036

$32,999*

$35,499GM Rebate -$2,000Bonus Cash -$500

0.0%FOR 72 MONTHS

AND$500

ON ALL 2011Silverado’s & Traverse’s*in lieu of all rebates & Ally approved.

2011 Chevy Silverado EXT Z-71Stk#TB050

MSRP $35,350Kenton Disc. -1,846 $33,504

$28,499*4WD, Trailer Tow, Lock Diff,

Keyless, Power Seat,OnStar, Bluetooth,

18” Alum Wheels, Red


2011 ChevyTraverse LTZ

Nav Radio, DVD, Remote Start, Heated

& Cooled Seats, OnStar, XM, 20k

Miles, Red JewellStk#TC003A

$34,978*

2005 ChevySilverado Crew 4WD

Z-71, Keyless,Locking Diff,Trailer Tow,80k Miles,1 Owner,

Chrome Steps,Beige

Stk#TB189A

$16,978*

2011 Chevy Silverado Crew 1LTStk#TB107

MSRP $33,755Kenton Disc. -1,751 $32,004

5.3 V-8, Trailer Tow, Lock Diff, Keyless, OnStar, XM, Bluetooth, Alum Wheels, Power Seat, Blue Granite

$26,999*


2011 ChevyCruze 1LT

Keyless, Cruise,4 Cyl Turbo,

Great MPG, Alum Wheels, 15k MIles,

Ice BlueStk#PB036

$17,978*

2011 ChevyMalibu 1LT

Power Seat, OnStar, XM, 4 Cyl, Remote

Start, Alum Wheels, 20k Miles, Goldmist

Stk#PB032

$17,778* -OR- $31904+

2009 ChevySilverado Crew 4WD

Z-71, Trailer Tow, Keyless, 5.3 V-8,

CD, 46k Miles Lock Diff,

WhiteStk#TB174A

$24,978*

see page 7

The Tri-City Reporter, Wednesday, November 9, 2011 Page 3

County may cutfrom page 1

Christian Endeavor toy sign up begins Nov. 9th

from page 1

GCHS Marching

Christmas Open HouseNovember 11th • 6 to 9 p.m.

20% OFF Christmas50% OFF Fall

Dyer Florist

694 So. Main, Dyer, TN 692-3769

proposes refinancing $10 million in bonds first issued by the county in Sept. 2004. The county can get a lower interest rate and produce cost savings for taxpayers, says the resolution. The proposal also allows for levying taxes to pay the principal and interest.

Refunding $1,350,000 Capital Outlay – The county plans to refinance $1,350,000 in capital outlay notes originally issued in March, 2005. A lower interest rate can be obtained. The resolution also allows for levying taxes to pay off the notes.

Library Equipment Sold – The county library took in $811 from used equipment sales.

Closing Out Watershed Fund – Auditors want the county to close an old Watershed District Fund No. 353 with $5,976.70 on hand and put the money in a General Fund restricted account for watershed project maintenance

Courtroom Security – A proposal calls for spending $17,041.37 to upgrade “dated” security equipment in the Juvenile Court. Courts must meet Minimum Security Standards.

Bridge Replacements– The state Dept. of Transportation plans to replace three bridges and approaches on State Route 188 between Eaton and the Crockett Co. line. The bridges were inspected and determined to be below 50 percent sufficiency

structurally.County Airport – Two

resolutions address airport operations. An expenditure of $9,116.75 is needed to replace Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL’s), a control box and other light system wiring damaged by a lightning strike. Insurance is covering the cost. A second resolution calls for allocating $60,000 for aircraft fuel through June 2012. The airport has sold more fuel than expected and needs to purchase additional fuel.

Bond For Road Commissioner – A bond of $5,000 is needed for Road Commissioner Lee Asbridge who was elected by the commission July 11 to the District 4 Road Caucus through July, 2016.

General Effect and High Visual for the night. After a long wait, it was time to finally hear their name called as the 2011 Champions.

The directors, band boosters, students and families of the GCHS Marching Pioneers want

to give special thanks to Mr. Eddie Pruett, Mr. Jim Hughes, Mr. Jared Myracle, Mrs. Kay McEwen and Mrs. Ginny Tyner for their hard work in preparing a celebration for the presentation of the Governor’s Cup to GCHS!

They also want to thank

their boosters, family members and community members who have supported their program for so many years. A special thanks to Mr. Butch Reed for all of the support he continues to show our band.

Burgess loves writing

Christian Endeavor Chairman Bill Jones said eligible parents may sign up their child for Christmas toys from November 9th

through December 13th. Stop by the store at 135 Front Street and fill out the required forms. Parents will be contacted if eligible.

Approximately 60

toys, equally divided between boys and girls, were donated to Christian Endeavor through the Annual Christian Endeavor Toy Ride held October 22nd. More toys will be purchased with donations to fill the orders on the forms. Toys will be distributed as orders are filled.

transportation back home to Tennessee.

Burgess said, “My family in Michigan would marvel that I could sit down and write eight to ten letters at a time to friends and family back home in Dyer.”

From Michigan, Burgess made a move to the Tampa, Florida area where she worked for WDCL in Clearwater, Florida where she was a disk jockey on the radio as well as being the receptionist and bookkeeper. While there she also did some freelance work for the Tampa Tribune and their affiliate radio station.

Burgess returned to Michigan to Detroit where she worked for John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance and became an actuary for the company. She moved to Philadelphia on a transfer with John Hancock Mutual and married her husband Carl Burgess. He was a special agent for the FBI. They soon moved to Monterey, California, and then on to New York City.

They lived over 20 years in New York City. Virginia Burgess got a job with the drug company Bristol Myers. She was an assistant to three directors on the board of the New York department and on the international board as well. At that time, Bristol Myers had 39,000 employees worldwide. Burgess was put in charge of writing the Bristol Myers employees’ handbook. The job included a lot of writing and editing.

During all that time at Bristol Myers, Burgess had never actually seen the man who had hired her. She had talked with him on the phone and corresponded.

Burgess recalled, “He called and said, ‘let’s do lunch.’ He said he would be the short, fat man wearing a navy blue suit coming out of the Bristol Myers International Building. I stood out front of the International and there were hundreds of short, fat men coming out wearing navy blue suits. I just stood there, but he finally figured out who I was.”

The Burgesses left New York for Durham, North Carolina. Virginia landed a job as director of visiting services at the University of North Carolina Hospital at Chapel Hill. They lived in North Carolina for approximately five years where Carl Burgess retired from the FBI. In January of 1987, just three months after his retirement, Carl passed away. They had just built a townhouse in Durham.

Virginia came home to Dyer on a vacation trip and went to the Kiwanis Club for lunch with Hilda Patterson and met an old friend, Doris Patterson, the next day for lunch. She ended up buying her present home out at Scattered Acres as an investment at the time. She had put the townhouse in Durham on the market

just for a test and a woman from Texas bought it, so Virginia was left with just three weeks to move out. She decided to move into her investment at Scattered Acres.

“Just as I was ready to move, Durham experienced one of the worst ice storms in its history,” Burgess recalled. “I sent my brother, Walton Thompson, a plane ticket to fly to Durham and drive me home to Dyer. I returned to Dyer on January 1, 1994.”

Burgess concluded, “I am happy whereever I go. About the big city life- I miss the arts and the theater, and museums. In New York, I joined a gymnastics club. Judy Carne from the TV show ‘Laugh-In’ was in my class, and members of the Russian Ballet would come and workout every day.”

“I enjoy being back home and I enjoy writing for the Golden Agers and keeping abreast of everyday activities. In this small community, people are not as migrant as they are in many other communities. When you read the community news here, you are usually reading about someone you know. That makes it more personal and enjoyable.”

from page 1

ADAMS FIRES DURING TRAINING - Staff Sgt. Claudia Adams fires her M-4 rifle during a live fire training exercise. Staff Sgt. Adams is on her second deployment to the Middle East and is a resident of Dyer.

LONDON VISITS - 194th Deputy Bridge Commander Colonel Stephen Brett London accompanied the 194th Brigade Commander to visit the 230th EN BN and 913th EN CO at Fort Bliss, Texas. Colonel London, a Dyer resident, is pictured with Sgt. John David Orr of the 913th EN CO. Sgt. Orr’s mother is Vanessa Orr of Dyer and he is married to Michelle Orr.

230TH’S YOUNGEST DEPLOYED - Spc. Brandon Bennett (Trenton, TN) and Spc. Adam Oxley (Dyer, TN) both 19 years old and deployed with the 230th EN

MIDDLE EAST CAMP - The 230th Command Sergeant Major with 1st Sgt’s from HHC and FSC 230th EN BN, and 913th EN CO. They are (from left) 913th EN CO 1st Sgt. Marty Ables (Martin, TN), HHC 230th EN BN 1st Sgt. Tony Stafford (Yorkville), FSC 230th EN BN Steve Robinson (Martin, TN), and the 230th EN BN Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy Madison (Greenfield, TN).

BN, received a coin from the TAG Maj. Gen. Max Haston for being the youngest soldiers deploying with 230th EN BN.

For our freedom from tyranny,For our right of liberty,

For us, they served!The following sponsors honor and salute allVeterans of the United States of America:

Veterans, We Salute You!

Hester Drug Co.The Farmers & Merchants Bank, Dyer

Pate’sWarehouse 14

Karnes & Son Funeral HomeState Farm-Ken Pullias

City Lumber Co.Food Rite

Volunteer Insurance AgencyGibson Utility District

The Feed StoreRasberry Tire & Service Ctr.

Gibson EMCFarmers & Merchants Bank, Rutherford

A branch of Farmers & Merchants, Trezevant, TN

The Tri-City Reporter


Community Living

Advertise in the TCR!

Kenton News by Cindy Lamar

Hester Drug Co.Main Street, Rutherford • 665-6176

Megan Laster & Blake PeevyhouseNovember 12, 2011

Subscribe to the TCR & $ave!

Rutherford 1st Baptist By Katheryn Blankenship

137 So. Main, Dyer, Tn 692-3578

Duncan’s Bridal Registry

Duncan’s Bridal Registry

Heather Clark & Danny MorrisDecember 17, 2011

Jenna & Dusty Bragg Girl - 10-27-11

Kenton Drug Co.Baby Registry

116 E. College St.Kenton, TN • 749-5951

Kenton Drug Co.

116 E. College Street, Kenton • 749-5951

Beth & Preston HughesBaby Girl due 10/20/11

Ashley Simpson & Curtis ShanklinBaby Boy born 10/25/11

Joey & Heather WorkmanBaby Girl due 12/14/11

Jennifer & Justin WylieBaby Girl due 12/16/11

Hester Drug Co.Main Street, Rutherford •665-6176

Pharmacy & Your Health

Duncan’s Pharmacy137 S. Main, Dyer, TN • 692-3578

24 Hr. Emergency Service • Everyday Low Prices!

Prevention of a Common Cause of BleedingImmune thrombocytopenic purpura, also known

as idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a common bleeding condition caused by a decrease in platelets in the blood. Children are more commonly affected than adults. A viral infection may cause the condition. Abnormalities of the immune system may lead to ITP. Easy bruising can be a sign of the condition. Petechiae, which are small red or purple spots that appear on the skin due to bleeding, commonly occur in persons with ITP. Purpura is a rash of such spots related to the same cause. Nose bleeds and bleeding from the gums also may occur in persons with this condition.

While children with severe ITP may not be treated since the condition often resolves without treatment, adults with severe ITP typically are treated because it is less common for the condition to go away on its own. Treatment is aimed at preventing major bleeding. This is accomplished by treatments that improve the amount of platelets in the blood. Prednisone is sometimes prescribed to increase the platelet count. If glucocorticoid treatment is not sufficient, removal of the spleen may be considered. Rituximab (Rituxan) is a monoclonal antibody that may be an alternative to surgery, and may be prescribed in combination with glucocorticoid therapy.

Once again the Gibson County Marching Band is setting the bar for marching and musical excellence. Wowing the crowds and judges alike, they have been busy making their mark in the tournament circuit winningnumerous awards. We congratulate them on their accomplishments and all their hard work.

It’s hard to believe that another opening day has arrived for muzzle loadingenthusiasts to take to the woods in search of that prestigious trophy-buck as well as the opportunity to fill their freezers with venison. Local reports are that our area is amply populated to allow hunters to succeed on both goals.

November 9 was a very special day in the lives of three couples. It was on that day that Thomas and Daisy Reynolds, Henry and Cathy Herane, and Ronnie and Cindy Lamar all celebrated their wedding anniversaries. Congratulations to you and best wishes for many more.

Food for thought: He felt bad for his actions and apologized to all he could.They said that they forgave

him. But said, “You’re still no good.” He hung his head in sorrow, thinking, “Maybe they are right. Maybe there’s no good in me, I’ve ruined my whole life.” But then he met the Master, who makes “all things new” and let the Master have control of everything old and new too. He went back to the ones he wronged, they scarce believed their eyes. The man, who stood before them now, had a whole newlife.

Please pray for the following this week: Liam Sims, Joe Smith, Paul Lee Williams, Jesse and Elaine Davidson, Henry and Cathy Herane, Bobby and Carol Primrose, Easton Hopper, Paul Hughes, Jimmy Simmons, Bonnie Graves, Jackie Zaricor, Amanda Davis, David Stephenson, Elmer and Virginia Williams,W.T. Wardlow, Regina Miller, Gwen Rickard, Racine Hodges, Judy Webb, Pee Wee Wyrick, Sally Copeland, Doris and Sam Weatherly, Eurby Sanders, Freda Lamar, Terry Sweat, Vickie Robinson, and Clint McLodge.

Marshall and Sandy Moss of Dyer are pleased to announce the marriage of their son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Lachelle Moss. The couple was married in a private ceremony at the Dyer Cumberland Presbyterian Church, officiated by Brother Tim Fuqua, friend

of the couple. The candlelight ceremony

took place on September 17 and was followed by a champagne reception at the Marshall Moss home.

Following a 10 day honeymoon in the Dominican Republic, the couple will reside in Humboldt.

How many have taken time to drive out in the country to look at all the beautiful leaves of all colors. We don’t have to drive to the mountains to see all of God’s glory.

The Sunday morning crowd was down because so many were out with the band. Congratulations to the band for winning first place at state.

Mary Evelyn Wilson has filled in for Sue Ellen Moore for a couple of weeks. She played, “I Met the Master,” during the offertory.

Bro. Jason’s message was, “God’s Plan for Parents – Part 2.”

He and Julie left after the service for a few days in the mountains, giving the grandparents a chance to do what we do best, spoil the boys.

Mary Jane and Nathan

Smith were showing off their new granddaughter Sunday.

I got to hold my little great granddaughter last week and get some Kate “sugar.”

It seems babies are stronger than they used to be. She is already sitting in her little set at three months.

Shirley Hester is having surgery this Thursday. Remember her in your prayers.

Those having birthdays this week are Dixie Davidson, Margarite Davidson, Bill Schaeffer and Mary Evelyn Wilson.

The youth are going to see “Casting Crowns” Friday.

If you are looking for a home church, we welcome you.

Until next week – God bless.

The Grapevine By Sarah Skinner

Congratulations to the Gibson County Marching Pioneer Band on winning the Division 11 State Championship at Independence HS Thompson’s Station, Tennessee Saturday November 5. They really made the many supporters proud and gave us an exciting day and night. Thanks to the Gibson County Sheriff’s Department, the Trenton and Humboldt police departments, the band and supporters had police escorts from the school to the county line going and from the county line to the school coming home Sunday afternoon. Cathy Bailey, Mary Warren and I joined the many parents, grandparents, relatives, friends and supporters who accompanied the band.

Congratulations to the Pit Crew who won first place on being the best. We are proud of these men and women who do so much and put in so many hours on helping the band for whatever they need.

It was reported that a very good service was held at St. Paul Sunday morning. Rev. Willie Pounds delivered a very inspiring message and the mass choir provided the music. We had visitors who were seeking a church home.

We invite them to unite with St. Paul, who believes that Jesus Christ is the Savior, and we love our brothers and sisters.

At 3 p.m. Sunday afternoon the St. Paul Mass Choir participated in Badgett Chapel CP Church’s Annual Choir program. Several other choirs participated also. It was reported that it was a wonderful service.

I celebrated another birthday on November 1. I received many telephone calls, was given gifts and money, had visitors of Floyd Brown of Bradford, my niece, Felisia Warren Jones of Dyersburg, and Minister Jasmin Williams. Harriette Alford of Rutherford treated me to lunch at Ryan’s in Union City. I had a wonderful day. Amber and Ashley Edmonds Booker had birthdays on November 2.

Bro. William Edmonds is a patient at Jackson General Hospital. Jerry Warren is a patient at a nursing home in McKenzie. Please

Remember them and other sick and shut ins in your prayers.

Gary Banks has returned from Afghanistan and Jerrel Porter has been deployed to Korea.

God bless and have a good week.

Couple wed in private candlelight ceremony

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Moss

Sunday School for Shut-Ins By Mary King

When you’re ready, please read Luke 1:42-43.

All of this action and Mary has only been with Child for a few days, but the influence of this Child inside her is wonderful,

When each of us was saved by grace through faith, the Spirit came to live inside of us (John 14:16-17). How has He influenced your life since you were born again?

He also lives with us. Who are you living with?

This time Elisabeth asked an humble question (1 Luke 1:43). In verse 44, she tells how she knew that Mary was the mother of her Lord. “For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy” (Luke 1:44) At this point we also remember that Elisabeth is carrying a boy who is filled with the Spirit of God as was promised (Luke 1:13-16, 41-44).

“And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord” (Luke 1:45) Elizabeth could only have known this revelation by the Spirit of the Living God. He made Elisabeth the first

New Testament prophetess (Luke 2:36, Acts 21:9).

We all want heaven’s confirmation: Mary has seen God’s confirmation of the angel’s words: Elisabeth is with child 6 months. Now for 3 months Mary watches Elisabeth. The 7th month she watches. The 8th month. The 9th month. Before this, Mary knew that Elisabeth was too old to have a child and only God could have fixed the womb of Elisabeth so that she and her husband could have a child. In verse 46, Mary answers Elisabeth’s question.

“And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord. And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior. For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name. And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation. He hath showed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts” (Luke 1:46-51).

God will bare His holy arm (Isaiah 52:10).

Dyer Church of Christ By Sabrina Sullivan

The Dyer Church of Christ morning worship services had an attendance of 108 and 89 in Sunday school.

Our message for the morning service came from the book of Luke 19:28-44, Jesus’ journey. The people began to praise God joyfully, for the King has arrived (do we get excited to praise God). They praised God joyfully for his power through miracles that had been done that confirmed the word of God. The Pharisees did not want the truth to be heard, but the truth was not to be denied.

Our message for the evening service came from the book of Luke 21:8-13, take heed that you not be led astray. Many shall come in God’s name saying I am he and the time is at hand. Jesus talks about the

destruction of Jerusalem and the persecution and death of the disciples. Although the cross was the beginning of the new covenant, the old law was not destroyed until the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple.

Remember in prayer – Jerry Martin, all our shut-ins, and those in nursing homes.

There was a memorial made in Mack Wyatt’s name to the church. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mack’s family during this time.

November the 27th is our homecoming at the church- mark your calendars. Our guest speaker will be Brother Barry England. There will be an add-a-dish meal after services. Be sure and invite friends, family and former members back for 2011 homecoming.

New Hope By Shirley Hooper

Why do you attend church? Wednesday evening Brother Corey Meggs revealed to us it was because of grit, guilt or grace. Let’s hope it is grace.

As we continued the study on spiritual gifts, we unwrapped them and found even more. In the scripture, Ephesians 4:11 – 12, we discovered how God’s grace activates itself in our lives. Used properly these spiritual gifts are love in action.

Sunday morning our special music was Amy Powell singing, “Arise, My Love.” Brother Corey preached on “A winning mentality” from the tenth chapter of Joshua.

Life has its highs and lows but victory in Jesus is worth fighting for.

Sunday evening Berl O’Brian sang. “Steal Away and Pray.” Brother Corey preached on “Change at Calvary” focusing on the

thief on the cross. At first, he heaped insults on Jesus: Matthew 27:44 and Mark 15:32. But in Luke 23:40-43 he asked, “Don’t you fear God?” And he asked to be remembered when Jesus came into His kingdom. He turned from mocking to believing.

At the close of service we gathered around J. T. McKinney who is scheduled for surgery November 15. Remember him and his family in prayer plus those additional on our prayer list.

Operation Christmas child shoeboxes are due next Sunday, November 13.

Joke of the day: A Sunday school teacher was explaining the 5th commandment; honor your father and mother. She asked her class, “Is there one telling us how to treat brothers and sisters?” Yes, answered a 6-year-old boy. You shall not kill.


North Union By Connie Cooper

The TCR deadline is Friday @ 5 p.m.

Subscribe to the TCR

& $AVE!

Community CalendarsSPECIAL WORSHIP SERVICE

The Trimble Assembly of God will have Josh and Ashley Franks as speakers on Sunday November 13. Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m., Sunday night at 5:00 p.m., Everyone welcome! Pastor James Roberts.

One of the nation’s best children’s hospitals is in your backyard.

We’re proud that U.S. News & World Report ranks Le Bonheur among the nation’s top children’s hospitals for pediatric cardiology and heart surgery. The Heart Institute at Le Bonheur is focused on the treatment of all types of pediatric heart disease. Our heart specialists and surgeons are nationally respected, and our new hospital facilities are equipped to care for the special needs of children – and their families. And with clinics in Jackson, our exceptional care is closer than ever. Visit lebonheur.org/cardiac or call 866-870-5570.

A common thread of exceptional care

John Nicholas Milan, TNLe Bonheur Heart Patient

TOOT-N-TELL ITNow taking orders for Dressing & Pies

Let us make your holiday easier!

Call Carol at 692-3452

Holiday Mart

For more details and list of merchants, visit www.usjholidaymart.com

Sponsored by:

‘Celebrate the Season’ and shopour 100+ fabulous merchants for thousands

of unique gift ideas.

November 18-20Carl Perkins Civic Center

Friday, Nov. 18 • 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.Saturday, Nov. 19 • 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 20 • Noon - 5 p.m.

Tickets Available Now!Adults: $5 in advance at USJ (Lower and Upper School)

or at the following BancorpSouth branch locations: Downtown, Graystone, Union University, Bemis, Alamo,

Humboldt, Trenton, Milan, and SelmerAt the door: Adults $8 • Students: $2 • Under 6: Free

Tickets good for all three days.

& The USJ Mother’s Club

Keely Mill By Diane Hamlin

Our Sunday school hour began with Bro. Steve leading us in the hymn “Victory in Jesus.”

Stephen Fields led us in opening prayer. We dismissed to our Sunday school classes.

Christy Skelton led the adult class in prayer before doing a good job teaching us our lesson “Can You Be Counted On?” from Romans 13:1-14. We are to exhibit high-quality behavior in all we do, including how we relate to our government and our neighbors. Diane Hamlin led us in closing prayer. Rejoice in the Lord Always.

Our Sunday morning worship hour began with Elaine Fields playing the piano and Mike Fields and the church choir leading us in the hymn “Brethren, We Have Met to Worship.” Keith Hamlin led us in prayer.

Bro. John Fields gave our Sunday school report.The choir then led us in the hymns “Jesus Is All the Worldto Me” and “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.”

We all enjoyedour time of meet and greet with our church family and visitors where our love for one another was shown through our handshakes and

GCHS VETERANS DAY PROGRAMThe student council of Gibson County High School would like to invite all veterans

to their annual Veterans Day Program, Friday, November 11th at 9 a.m. in the Bo Booth Gymnasium. Refreshments to follow.

ZUMBATHONA zumbathon sponsored by Rutherford All Star Cheerleaders will be held Sunday,

November 13th from 2-4 p.m. at ‘Z’ Party Place (across from Dollar General). Money raised will go towards marching in the Thanksgiving Day Parade at Disney World. Cost is $10 per person. Door Prizes will be awarded and bottled water will be provided

HARVEST TIME PAGEANTHarvest Time Pageant, sponsored by Rutherford All Star Cheerleaders will be held at

Rutherford School Gym Saturday, November 12. Doors open at 9 a.m. Age categories are 0-21 years, girls only. A queen and three maids will be chosen in each age category. Crowns and trophies will be given to each winner. Winners may compete at the Humboldt Strawberry Festival at their own expense. For additional information, can contact Tracy Abbott at 731-414-3741 or Brandi Dodd at 731-343-2861.

YORKVILLE SCHOOL VETERANS PROGRAM Yorkville School will host their annual Veterans Day Program on November 11, 2011 at 10

a.m. Everyone is invited to attend and help us pay tribute to the many men and women who have fought and who continue to fight for our freedoms. Our featured speaker this year will be Lt. Thomas Buck. Mr. Buck is a Vietnam Veteran who has been approved for the Congressional Medal of Honor. He is awaiting the presentation of this medal and upon presentation he will become the most decorated soldier of the Vietnam War. His speech will be “What The Flag Means To Me” based on his own personal experiences. All veterans are invited to attend and be recognized. Veterans are asked to arrive by 9:45. We look forward to your presence.

hugs. We thank the Lord for our visitors.

Bro. Steve blessed us with our special music, “Does He Still Feel the Nails.”

Children’s church was dismissed to Jennifer Fields.

Bro. Steve’s message , “God’s glory and mans infirmities” was from 2 Corinthians 12-:7-10. Jennifer McDonald dismissed services in prayer as the hymn “Softly and Tenderly,” was sung.

Read your Bibles this week and be people of prayer.We invite you to join us for Sunday school and worship; it all starts at 10 a.m. on Sunday mornings.

RECEPTION FOR CURTIS HALFORDA reception will be held for State Representative Curtis Halford, November 17th from

5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Pinecrest Golf Course. Special guest will be House Speaker Beth Harwell, Deputy Speaker Steve McDaniel and others.Paid for by friends of Curtis Halford.Supporters welcome.

Do any of you have your funeral plans written down somewhere for your family in preparation for that event? Well, I do, and among those items I’ve listed are the songs I want to be sung.

This past Sunday we began our service with two of my funeral songs: “On Jordan’s Stormy Banks” and “Higher Ground.” It gave me something to think about. Hopefully the Lord wasn’t giving me a sign, but just in case you are wondering, I am ready to go!

JoAnne Reed’s children’s sermon topic this week was “truth.” A quote she used, “the truth shall make you squirm” is not exactly from the Bible, but she went on to make the point that there are many ways to avoid telling truth whether you resort to fibs, falsehoods, little white lies, exaggerations, or false flattery. They are all still lies. Thank you for the lesson we all needed to hear.

Bro. Chris’ call to worship was 2 Corinthians

13:5-6 and called us to self-examination. Later his sermon topic was entitled “Welcome to the Masquerade.” He discussed the pretense that is often a part of church life. Underneath his suit coat was a shirt on which many sins were written out. When he pulled off the coat, the sins were exposed. Our sins are always evident to the Lord and generally known by those around us. No matter how much we try to disguise our sins, eventually they will be revealed.

So Jesus’ words urge us to deal with our own sins first before pointing out the sins of others ( Luke 6:42).

Linda Carmoney led us in singing a praise song as she signed the words. It was a blessing. Rene Rutherford gave a moving testimony at the close of the service.

I know Nathan Revelle celebrated a birthday this week, but I can’t remember who else had a special day. (I lost my bulletin). Let you know next week.

Congratulations go to our

Gibson High School band as they earned first place in the state championship. We were well represented from North Union in that effort.

Our youth are going shopping for items to fill their shoeboxes and also going skating this week.

Our ladies have a shopping trip to Wolfchase Mall in the works. Christmas is upon us and we haven’t even had Thanksgiving yet!

But we do have worship every week so I look forward to seeing you in church on Sunday!

ADOPT A FAMILY FOR CHRISTMASThe Mousetrap’s adopt-a-family Christmas for families is asking for non-perishable

food items. They are taking orders for ribs by Nov. 17th by 2 p.m. Ribs will be ready for pick-up on the 19th, at 3 p.m. There will be a yard sale on Nov. 19th at 9 a.m. Donate items; bring them in anytime. For more info, call 855-9802.

SUBSCRIBE

TO

THE

TRI-CITY

REPORTER

AND

SAVE

25% OFF

NEWSSTAND

PRICE!


ObituariesRELIGION

Laneview Baptist Church

731-235-2293 • GREENFIELD, TN

Established in 1900 - Our 111th YearOperated by the same family

Buy Direct - No AgentsLarge Display - All Granites in a Variety

of Colors - Visit Our Yard and Save

Greenfield Monument Works

The TCR

deadline is

Friday @

5 p.m.

Cole’s Auto Sales & Service50 Iron Mountain Rd.

Dyer, TN 692-3871

TWIN CITY BARNS, INCCustom Storage Buildings

Cabins •Lofted Barns •CottagesVarious Options Available1196 N. MAIN ST, DYER, TN

731-665-6166

Duncan’s Pharmacy137 S. Main, Dyer, TN

692-3578

HESTER DRUG COMPANY

Over 60 years and counting...Bill Hester - Owner/Pharmacist

Rutherford, TN731-665-6176

731-749-5316Kenton, TN

Where we practice the “Golden Rule”

Gibson Farmer’s CO-OP8 Will Orr Rd.

Dyer, TN 38330

731-665-6161www.ourcoop.com

Store Hours: M-F : 7-5 Sat: 7-12Extended Hours for Agronomy

Bradley J. OwensAttorney at Law

Hardee, Martin and Donahoe, P.A.731-424-2151 731-855-2151 800-441-3193

Greene ThingsFlorist & Gifts

731-665-6314113 E. Main Street, Rutherford, TNGifts & Flowers For Every Occasion!

Faithfully serving the needs of our community, since 1996

To sponsor The Tri-City Reporter Weekly Church

Feature Call692-3506

CareAll Home Care Services

102 S. Trenton StreetRutherford, TN 38369

731-665-6445 * 800-786-2853Providing Home Care, Home Health Care,

In Home Nursing Care and Morewww.careallinc.com

FoodRite

Dyer • Kenton • Trenton •Newbern

Trenton Office/ATM667 N. College St.Trenton, TN • 855-3764

Main Office: 105 So. Main St.Branch/ATM: 705 So. Main St.Dyer, TN • 692-3761

STEW & BAKE SALENovember 12 • 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.First Assembly of God

183 Poplar Grove Rd.Dyer, TN

Lunch served 11 - 1$5 including tea & dessert

$5 a quart$15 a gallon carry out

Have your Family Fall or Chirstmas pictures made.

Sitting Fee - $15Includes take home CD of all poses

Just in time for Christmas Cards!

EVANGELIST DR. BILL SAYEHEAR THIS DYNAMIC MAN OF GOD

SHARE HIS LIFE STORY AND HOW GOD SET HIM FREE FROM ORGANIZED CRIME, DRUGS,

PROSTITUTION, MURDER, PRISON AND BETRAYAL.A STORY OF FORGIVENESS YOU WILL NEVER FORGET.DR. SAYE WILL BE SHARING HIS TESTIMONY AS HE

PREACHES IN REVIVAL AT:

Beech Grove Baptist Church233 Old Dyersburg Rd. Dyer(across 4 lane from Gibson Co. High School)

Nov. 13-18 at 7 p.m./Sun. morning at 11 a.m.For more information on how you and your

church can be a part contact:Bro. Scott Jewell at 692-4541

Leitherland Funeral Home LLC.

Rutherford 665-7654

Leitherland Funeral Chapel

Kenton/Mason Hall 749-5893

All Burial Insurance & Preneeds Accepted

FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED

“Sincere and Dignified Service”

KARNES & SON FUNERAL HOME

K

K

Dyer office 692-3711 Kenton office 749-8000

Caring For Those You Love

Marc & Angela Sims, owners

We honor all burial policies & preneed contracts.

www.karnesandsonfuneralhome.com

WILLIAM ROBERT “BOB” WILEY

Rutherford – William Robert “Bob” Wiley, age 81, of Rutherford passed from this life on November 1, 2011, at Gibson General Hospital.

Graveside services for Mr. Wiley were conducted on November 3, 2011, at the Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery of Rutherford with Jerry Rumley officiating.

Mr. Wiley was born May 14, 1930, in Gibson County, the son of the late Ross and Rausy Somers Wiley. He was a retired

It was a great day in God’s house this past Sunday. We enjoyed two specials by Johnny Cavender and one by Jan Cardwell. The Holy Spirit had already begun to move.

The title of the message was “Define Success!” The dictionary defines success as a satisfactory completion of something - the gaining of wealth, respect, or fame. People believe that success is having an over abundance of material things. The events that happen in our lives that we categorize as a success are really just milestones. The truth of the matter is success is only found when you have the correct relationship with God.

A home filled with God’s love, where it’s ok to pray, a joy to tithe, a blessing to witness about our Savior, and when these things are passed from our children to

their children and on to the next generation - now that’s a genuine success story. God doesn’t look at success through human eyes. True success is something we will have at the end of our lives.

An eternity spent with Jesus! Scripture Ref: 2 Timothy 4 7-8: “I have fought the good fight; I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day-and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for His appearing.”

Upcoming Events at Laneview - Nov. 13th Harvest Day; Nov. 20th Youth hosting chili/soup lunch after church; Dec. 3rd Nursing home store

Be in prayer for the sick, and also our servicemen and women. Live every day as if it were your last!

farmer and landowner. He served his country with the U.S . Navy.

Mr. Wiley is survived by his wife, Mary Sue Dunn; three daughters, Charlotte Tuttle (Lynn); Janice Ellis; and Paula Phillips (James); two step-children, Judy Milligan, and Richard Dunn; two sisters, Shirley Parrish and Jean Tucker; 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Leitherland Funeral Home was honored to serve the family of Bob Wiley.

Golden Agers By Alice Ernest

On the morning of November 2, eager Golden Agers boarded the new 25-passenger bus of Dyer FBC

for the bus’ maiden voyage to Lambert’s, the home of a lot of food and “throwed” rolls. Twenty- one Golden Agers

and guests began their fun-filled day listening to Pastor of Dyer FBC Brother DeWayne Goodgine’s devotional concerning Christian’s doing good deeds in a modest manner.

Brother Jerry Legg, Pastor Emeritus of Dyer FBC and organizer of the jaunt, prayed a prayer of dedication for the worthiness of the bus in all uses and prayed for driving skill for Brother Michael Barnett, minister of youth and children of Dyer FBC, for the current trip.

A short wait after arrival and 42 excited hands were waving in the air to fetch or miss hot rolls flying everywhere. Not much conversation among this group especially after orders were filled and additionally more rolls, fried okra, sorghum, and fried potatoes were passed around to add to huge platesful of food already brought.

First objective accomplished, Golden Agers moved on to no. 2 – “Shopping ‘til ya drop” at the Sikeston Outlet. Some dropped before they shopped on park benches in the warm, fall sun. No recliners available. Aww. How good the seats on a new vehicle smell and feel though in traveling home!

Did you know that Lambert’s make and serve 2,246,400 rolls daily. That the restaurant uses 368,940 eggs, 15,900 gallons of milk and 33 tons of French fries in a year?


Sports & EducationPioneer Homeplace has tour

Dyersburg State Community College

DSCC is a e ting a li ations or S ring t roug an Don’t wait to get started! Enroll now by calling a One Stop Center or by selecting the Apply/Register/Pay/Con r lin at www scc e A ising centers are open inancial ai ay be a ailable

Associate Degrees an Certi cates or ob preparation College rans er Progra s D al Enroll ent or high school st ents

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING•TILE FLOORS•JANITORIAL

•PRESSURE WASHING•ROOF CLEANING

TONY’S CLEANING SERVICE234-0081 or 692-2826 www.tigerclean.com

Last Tuesday, Mr. Ramsey’s Interpretive History students put on a tour of the Pioneer Homeplace located at GCHS. Third graders from Dyer County took a field trip to come see the cabins and get a feel of what it was like to live back in the 1800’s.

High school students interested in attending the University of Tennessee at Martin are invited to register for the semester’s second Fall Preview Day, scheduled for Nov. 19. Faculty and staff will be available to answer questions about academic programs, financial aid, scholarships, housing and student life.

Registration will begin at 9 a.m. and all events will be held in the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center. Event times are as follows:9:30-10:30 a.m. – Welcome and Information Session10:30-11:15 a.m. – Academic Fair11:15 a.m.-noon – Academic Department VisitNoon-1:30 p.m. – Campus Tour

For more information, contact the Office of Admissions at 731-881-7020 or register

FIRECRACKER - Tiny but tenacious, 5th grader Ashton Lannom held her own against the bigger Lady Cavalier players.(Photo by Jennifer McCaig-Cox)

BLOCKING THE SHOT - Alyssa Rasberry and Serena Roach block the Cavalier shot. (Photo by Jennifer McCaig-Cox)

BREAKING FOR THE GOAL - Olivia Hunt makes a fast break for the goal. (Photo by Jennifer McCaig-Cox)

STOPPING THE SCORE - Owens denies the Cavalier player by blocking his shot. (Photo by Jennifer McCaig-Cox)

LAUNCHING THE BOMB - Pierce Holt launches one from way outside the three point circle for the Eagles. (Photo by Jennifer McCaig-Cox)

BROTHER TO BROTHER - Pierce Holt passes the ball to his twin Peyton Holt.(Photo by Jennifer McCaig-Cox)

Fall Preview Day for high school students

online at www.utm.edu.

Interpretive History students led the third graders through each cabin and showcased things the pioneers used in their every day life such as oil lamps, cooking supplies, tools, and much more. Some of the third graders even got hands on experience as they

learned how to do some of the pioneers jobs, such as cutting wood and making fires.

Chase Cooper, a senior at Gibson County, was one of the students that led the tour of the Pioneer Homeplace. Chase is showing a group how to cut wood.

PIONEER HOMEPLACE TOUR - Gibson County High School senior Chase Cooper shows a group of third graders how pioneers cut wood.

from page 2building.

They finally found us a place, a row of apartments. These once had families in them. They were told to leave and take nothing with them. Food was left cooking on the stoves, etc

They finally found a building they could re-roof and use as a motor pool; then a place for headquarters.

While in England, I had been given an American Flag, a large one, while working in supply. I loaned them mine to fly over the headquarters. I still have the first American flag flown over the headquarters in Berlin after it fell.

It was too dangerous to drive out of our area. I worked in the transportation office. I finally got my typing and shorthand work after such a long time.

All of our workers were females of all ages. Since we didn’t speak German, we had to figure out how to put them to work. I lost my cool with a lady because she wouldn’t do as I showed her; only then to find out she was very educated and spoke very good English. Lesson learned!

Soon, we were told who was eligible to go home if they desired; most of us were.

My friends flew home. I waited a short time until I was sent back to England again. After a few days, I was put on a ship along with hundreds of W.A.C.s and it was the beautiful ‘Queen Mary.’ It was everything the trip over wasn’t. Beautiful sleeping rooms and dining rooms - a dream trip!

Louise Webb Murphy later married Captain

Louise Murphy: A woman’s legacy of wartimeRay William Murphy of Montana, on October 23, 1948, at Grier’s Chapel Methodist Church in Dyer. They had a son and daughter, six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

On October 25, 2011,

surrounded by family and a hospice nurse, Louise Webb Murphy passed away in her small apartment. A peaceful death for an admirable lady that spent her life seeking and fighting for peace.

STOPPING THE CAVALIERS - Maleah Finch blocks the Lady Cavalier as she goes up for the shot.(Photo by Jennifer McCaig-Cox)


Subscribe to the TCR

& $ave!

FAIR DEMO - Slayton’s School of Martial Arts presented a demonstration during the Gibson County Fair. Aquila King of Dyer demonstrated his Kata while Erika McDaniel looked on.

Area high schools are invited to send teams to the High School Science Bowl at the University of Tennessee at Martin and can register for the Nov. 12 event by email or phone. The registration is free, and the deadline is October 31.

The science bowl is sponsored by the UT Martin Student Members of the American Chemical

21ST CENTURY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM SPONSORS FALL/COSTUME DRESS UP DAY - Spring Hill School’s 21st Century After School Program sponsored a Fall/Costume Dress Up Day on October 31st. The following students were selected for “Best Costume” in grades Kindergarten through fourth: Joseph Cristofori, Avery Criswell, Dylan Patterson, Trigger Carlton, Haleigh Haynes, and Presley Dishman. Each winner received a Halloween treat, and Dylan Patterson, the overall winner, received a Halloween Pumpkin filled with an assortment of goodies and prizes.

WATTS PLACES THIRD - Caitlyn Watts, a sixth grade student at Spring Hill School, won third place in the Tennessee eTales 2011 contest. The theme was ‘What Tennessee Means to Me’ and was presented in a digital story. Caitlyn chose to write an original poem and created her eTale using Windows Movie Maker. She was awarded $50 and a flip camera from the Tennessee Educational Technology Association. This award was presented by Mrs. Mary Gay London.

POSITIVE PIRATE - October is over and we have selected our Positive Pirate for the month. Many students were nominated this month for helping a friend, involving those left out, or standing up for someone. Rutherford School is very proud of our students. Our Positive Pirate Award was sponsored by the Rutherford Clinic this month. They provided a Sonic gift card to Hunter Hicks. Peggy Sharp came to present the award. Students nominated are (front row) Shontel Skinner, Kerstin Moore, Cobe Clark, Brandon Tosh, Caden Bane, Hunter Hicks, Peggy Sharp-sponsor representative, (second row) Brittney O’Brien, Jessica Tanner, Payton Lamberson, Colin Warren, Caden Wylie, (third row) Jarvis Myers, Hannah Ball, Stephen Fair, Brayden Moore, (back row) Anthony Franks, Jennah Waller, Michael Skinner, and Rebecca Lee. Not pictured is Jaeda Hampton.

21ST CENTURY AFTER SCHOOL STUDENTS TAKE A FIELD TRIP - Spring Hill School’s 21st Century After School recently took a field trip to the Todd Family Fun Farm located in Yorkville. Students were involved in a variety of activities including watching pig races, taking a hay ride, navigating through the corn maze, playing in corn and bean silos, and much more. Students had a wonderful time and would like to thank the Todd Family Fun Farm for this experience.

Salem United Methodist ChurchRelay for Life Team

“Field of Flags”In Recognition of Veteran’s Day 11-11-2011

The following have made donations to “fly a Flag” to remember or honor our Veterans and those currently serving in the Military:

IN MEMORY OF:Memory of Thomas Monroe Hopper WWI by Doris HopperMemory of Quinton Lasater - Army by Frances Lasater and Jane LloydMemory of Jim Brelsford- Air Force by Addie Rose BrelsfordMemory of Bill Patterson- Army by Jerry and Doris PattersonMemory of Joe Patterson, Jr.- Navy by Jerry and Doris PattersonMemory Of James Hulon Floyd- Army by Wayne and Joann ToshMemory Of James Hulon Floyd- Army and Hallie Glisson- Army by Dorothy JohnstoneMemory of Alvin Witherspoon- Army by TomWitherspoonMemory of Bob Mitchell- Army by Wilda Stafford BartonMemory of Jim Ellis- Army by Judy EllisMemory of Jim Ellis- Army by Steve and Polly EllisMemory of J T Walker- Army by Susie WalkerMemory of A.L. (Pete) McDaniel- Navy by Curt and Brian McDanielMemory of Lloyd Petty- Navy by Patricia BurwickMemory of Gene Landrum- Navy by Don and Linda LandrumMemory of R. W. “Wray” Newmon- Army by Tim and Tabatha WorkmanMemory of Thomas Monroe Hopper-WWI by Jimmy and Betty HopperMemory of James Monroe Hopper- WWII by Jimmy and Betty HopperMemory of Roy Allen Hopper- WWII by Jimmy and Betty HopperMemory of Michael Glynn Hopper- Navy by Jimmy and Betty HopperMemory of David Lynn Turner- Marines by Jimmy and Betty HopperMemory of Roy Hickman- Army by Shirley HickmanMemory of Charles Workman-National Guard Army by Demetra Rust & Barry WorkmanMemory of Fred Baier-Army Signal Corp by Mrs. Fred Baier

IN HONOR OF: Honor of Grady Ray- Army by Kenny and Suzanne RayHonor of William A Beard-Navy by Doug and Lisa O’NealHonor of Jerry Patterson- Air Force by daughters Jo Anne, Kathy, BrendaHonor of Wayne Tosh- National Guard Army by Julie Dial, Amy Bennett, Jennifer Little and Matthew ToshHonor of Larry Hollandsworth- Air Force by Doris Hollandsworth Jeff and Alex Hollandsworth Leann, Triston and Ashlyn HallHonor of O.D. Gilliland- National Guard Army by Betty GillilandHonor of Larry Winston- Army by Marc, Angela, Abbie Sims Honor of Grady Ray- Army by Debbie Ray McDanielHonor of Danny Hopper-Retired Navy Reserve by Jimmy and Betty HopperHonor of Doris Hopper- Retired Navy by Jimmy and Betty HopperHonor of Jimmy Hopper- Army by Jimmy and Betty HopperHonor of Daniel Sharp- National Guard Army by Faye SharpHonor of LTC Janet L Kirkton- Retired Army by Harold and Janice SimsHonor of GySGT Rochelle Alexander- by Harold and Janice Sims Retired MarinesHonor of James Neil Floyd- Army by Dorothy JohnstoneHonor of Ralph Richardson- Navy by Randy, Amy, Tyler, Spencer RichardsonHonor of Donnie Sturdivant- Army by Tim and Tabatha WorkmanHonor of Arland Holt- Navy by Church friends

THOSE CURRENTLY SERVING:Honor of SPC Brice Leach-National Guard Army by Eddie Wade &Carolyn WorkmanHonor of SPC Brice Leach-National Guard Army by Glynn and Cindy LandrumHonor of SPC Brice Leach-National Guard Army by Travis and Lawanda LandrumHonor of SFC Kevin Ray- National Guard Army by Kenny and Suzanne RayHonor of SFC Kevin Ray- National Guard Army by Debbie Ray McDanielHonor of SFC Kevin Ray- National Guard Army by Jana RayHonor of SGT Robert Taylor- Marines by Jana RayHonor of SRA Lance Ray- Air Force by Jana RayHonor of SP4 Jacob Butler- Army Reserve by Jimmy Butler and Melanie SimsHonor of SSGT Scott Fields- National Guard Army by Connie and Frances Powell Ronnie and Mary Powell Carolyn Vandegriffe Mike and Elaine Fields Ray and Pam Grady We thank each one for your support of this event and we thank all Veterans and Military

for your service to our great country. GOD BLESS AMERICA AND EACH OF YOU!

Flags will be flown at Salem United Methodist Church - Hwy 105E- Rutherford from November 5th thru November 18th.

TOOT-N-TELL ITTHANKSGIVING

DINNERNovember 18th

Begining at 10 a.m.Chicken

& dressing, baked ham & all the trimmings

807 S. Main, Dyer 692-3452

183 E. Maple St., Dyer, TN • 731-692-2287

CITY LUMBER COMPANY

CASE KNIFE PRESHOWCome see usWednesday,

November 16th • 9-11 a.m.New Colors • Limited Editions

Case Dealer will be on site for any questions!

Sale starts Nov. 16th - Dec. 31st

•Refreshments served!Come pick out the perfect gift for your loved one!

Open: Mon. - Fri. 7a.m. - 5 p.m • Sat. 8 a.m. - 12 noon

Society. For the written test covering biology, chemistry and general science, there is no limit on the number of students each school may enter. Each test will have 25 questions from each of the three categories. From the written test, eight schools will be chosen for the afternoon bowl competition based on comparing the average total score of two of each school’s highest scoring students. The rules are similar to the former television show, “The G.E. College Bowl.” The prizes will include trophies for champion and runner-up schools and gold, silver and bronze medallions for all team members. Each participating school will receive a copy of The Merck Index, which is an internationally recognized handbook of chemical, pharmaceutical and biomedical information on behalf of the Kentucky Lake Section of the American Chemical Society and Merck & Company.

The rules for the science bowl alongwith the program and results of the last bowl can be found at http://www.u tm.edu / s t a ff / ska i ree /scibowl/. <http://www.utm.edu/staff/skairee/scibowl/>

For registration or information, email [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> or call731-881-7450/7454.

UT Martin Science Bowl is November 12

Adoption

Notice

For Rent

Auction

Classified Deadline: Friday, 5 p.m. Cost: $5.50 Minimum charge for 20 words or less (After 20, add 25-cents per word.) Classifieds must be paid in advance. This includes yard sales.

Classifieds-Real Estate-Legals

DANNY EAST HOME SERVICES

Interior- Exterior Paint • Leaky Faucets • Leaky Roofs • Broken Windows • Ceiling

Fans & much more Most all household repairs and

upgrades. Certified Home Inspector • Licensed and

Insured 665-6292 or 731-612-8427

------------------------------------

DRIVERS!No Experience? No Problem! 14-day, local training in Jackson, TN to earn great pay, benefits, job security. Placement assistance and student tuition loans available. Call 1-800-423-8820 or go to www.drive-train.org for training opportunity with DRIVE-TRAIN, 119 E.L. Morgan Drive in Jackson.--------------------------------tfn

Help Wanted

Schools

Miscellaneous

For Sale

Services

Yard Sales


“For Over 40 Years!!!

COMMUNITY CLOSETYorkville, TN

Open to the Public 2nd & 3rd Saturday of each month from 9-12Bedding, clothing, household itemsFor emergency call 643-6237

OSBORN TRANSPORTATION NOW HIRING CDL A

DRIVERS for Union City, TN Terminal. Manager Jimmy Holden. At Osborn It’s “Your life style, your choice: you choose from short haul, southeast regional, OTR, 7 on 7 off and part-time. Great pay, plenty of miles/home time! Call 866-215-3659.

HELP WANTED Busy Medical Clinic looking for part time possibly full time help. Medical Assistant or Medical Reception experience helpful but not necessary. Send Resume to: Medical Assistant PO Box 287, Trenton, TN 38382. --------------------------------tfn

SUBSCRIBE!

SUBSCRIBE!

FOR SALE BY OWNERS2 bedrooms, 2 bath brick home on 1.5 acres in country outside of Rutherford near China Grove area. 2-car garage and 30 x 40 shop. Call 665-6960.

FOR SALE Two English bulldogs puppies for Adoption,male and female,current in all shot, AKC registered,contact [email protected] for more details -----------------------------4wks.

ARE YOU PREGNANT? A successful, financially secure, married couple seeks to adopt. Will be full-time mom & devoted dad. Expenses paid. Call Mindy & Rich. (ask for michelle/adam). 1-800-790-5260. (TnScan)

A D O P T I O N - BIRTHMOTHER- YOUR FEELINGS matter! Creative, optimistic married couple hope to have trusting relationship with you for baby’s future. Legal. Confidential. Expenses Paid. Text/ Call Kathy & Eugene 646.339.8326 (TnScan)

MAJOR LAND AUCTION - 5228 +/- Acres sold in 35 tracts. Tracts located in Benton, Henry, Carroll, Perry Counties in Tennessee and Calloway County, Kentucky. SALE A held Thursday, November 17, at 2PM at Paris Convention Center in Paris, TN. SALE B held Friday, November 18, at 1PM at Perry County Community Building in Linden, TN. Inspection meetings held November 4 and 11 from 2-6PM at Perry County Community Building in Linden, and on November 5 and 12 from 2-6PM at the Hampton Inn in Paris. Woltz & Associates, Inc.; Real Estate Brokers & Auctioneers, Roanoke, VA. KY#72173, TL#2752. Go to www.woltz.com/755/ or call 800-551-3588 for more information. (TnScan)

FOR SALE “TURNKEY” FAMILY Practice Office Located in Tipton County!!! For more information, please send your inquiry to: PO Box 1062, Covington, TN 38019 *Perfect office for Nurse Practitioner!!!* (TnScan)

BUSINESS FOR SALE IN downtown Paris. Great location, thriving business. Serious inquiries only. P.O. Box 310-110, Paris, TN 38242. (TnScan)

SPECTACULAR OCEAN GULF PENTHOUSE Condo! 4BR/3BA! Only $479,900 Same unit sold for $1.2 mil. Absolutely gorgeous. The Only penthouse condo available for sale in Panama City Beach! Enjoy white sand beach, resort-style amenities, luxurious accommodations, Must See! Call now 877-888-2296, ext 116 (TnScan)

DIVORCE with or without children $99.95. Includes name change and property settlement agreement. FREE information. SAVE hundreds. Fast and easy. Call 1-888-789-0198 24/7. (TnScan)

NEW 3 BD 2 BA. $27,995. Del and set up. 731-968-4937 (TnScan)

TENNESSEE NATIONAL GUARD Set yourself apart and Rise to the Challenge! Tuition Assistance, Medical Benefits, Monthly Paycheck - The Time is NOW Contact a Recruiter at www.NationalGuard.com (TnScan)

TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR FUTURE - Driving For a Career - 14 Day CDL Training in Jackson TN. 15 Years Training Experience. Great Pay, Student Loans, Grants, Placement Assistance. Drive-Train 119 E.L. Morgan Drive Jackson TN. 800-423-8820. www.drive-train.org (TnScan)

TEAM DRIVERS NEEDED WITH Class A CDL. 2 Yrs OTR Tractor/Trailer Experience; Weekly Hometime; Insurance Available. Call 888-898-4697; Mon-Fri, 9AM-5PM; Sat. 10AM-4PM or Email: [email protected] (TnScan)

HIRING DRIVERS, INCREASED PAY SCALE, Flatbed $0.36 - Dry Van $0.35 - Reefer $0.36 - Flatbed & Reefer $0.365 Available Incentive $0.035. Late Model Equipment, Lots of miles. Health, Vision, Life, Dental, Vacation, Holidays, 401K. Jerry Barber 800-826-9460 Ext.5, www.johnrreed.net (TnScan)

FLATBED DRIVERS NEW PAY Scale- Start @ .37cpm Up to .04cpm Mileage Bonus, Home Weekends, Insurance & 401K Apply @ Boydandsons.com 800-648-9915 (TnScan)

DRIVERS: QUALITY CARRIERS HAS Immediate Openings for Class-A Tanker Drivers. Owner Operators & Company. Home Weekly, Great Pay! Apply for Terminal 861 at: www.Work4QC.com. 888-472-6440. (TnScan)

LEASE TO OWN, OWNER Operators and Company Drivers needed. CDL and 2 years OTR experienced preferred. Call 870-424-3439, Email [email protected]. For more information www.BuchananHauling.com (TnScan)

VAN/ FLATBED. GREAT HOMETIME- $.40 loaded/ .27 empty+ Fees, Premiums & Pd Vacation. CDL-A 23yoa & 1yr. Recent T/T or Flatbed exp. 877-261-2101 flatbedjobs.info schillispecialized.info (TnScan)

FedEx GROUND C O N T R A C T O R SEEKING Team Drivers or Individual Team Drivers: • Great Pay Package • Excellent Hometime • No Touch Freight • All Drop & Hook. Call 901-679-8943 or email [email protected] (TnScan)

KICK START YOUR

CDL-A. Regional Driver Career at 37 cpm w/1+ years experience! Top Pay 42.5 cpm. Paid Refresher Course Available for 4-12 Months Experience. 888-362-8608 or AVERITTcareers.com. Equal Opportunity Employer. (TnScan)

DRIVERS - CDL-A DRIVERS NEEDED! We Have The Miles! OTR positions available! Teams Needed!! Class A CDL & Hazmat Req’d 800-942-2104 Ext. 7307 or 7308 www.totalms.com (TnScan)

DRIVER- CDL-A EXPERIENCE PAYS! Up to $3,000 Sign-On-Bonus! Call us today! 6 mo. OTR exp. & CDL Req’d 888-378-7137, www.usatruck.jobs (TnScan)

RUN WITH A LEADER! Dry Van and Flatbed Freight! Offering Top Miles, Excellent Equipment, Benefits After 90 Days and Regular Hometime. CDL-A, 6mo. OTR. 888-801-5295 (TnScan)

DRIVERS/ CDL TRAINING - CAREER Central No Money Down CDL Training Work for us or let us work for you! Unbeatable Career Opportunities. *Trainee *Company Driver *Lease Operator Earn up to $51k *Lease Trainers Earn up to $80k (877) 369-7191 www.centraltruckdrivingjobs.com (TnScan)

DRIVER- STABLE CAREER, NO Experience Needed! Sign On Bonuses Available! Top Industry pay & quality training. 100% Paid CDL Training 800-326-2778 www.JoinCRST.com (TnScan)

TANKER & FLATBED I N D E P E N D E N T Contractors! • Top Earnings Potential • 100% Fuel Surcharge- Own Your Own Business! Call Today 800-277-0212 or www.primeinc.com (TnScan)

DRIVERS: RUN GA, AL, MS, TN & FL. Home Weekends, Earn Up to 39¢/mi. 1 yr OTR Flatbed exp. Call: Sunbelt Transport, LLC 1-800-572-5489 ext. 227 (TnScan)

BAD CREDIT, NO CREDIT… Call Clayton of Lexington. 731-968-4937 (TnScan)

SAWMILLS FROM ONLY $3997- Make Money & Save Money with your own bandmill- Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com 1-800-578-1363 Ext. 300N (TnScan)

WE BUY, SELL AND Trade Used Mobile Homes. 731-968-4937 (TnScan)

ALLIED HEALTH CAREER TRAINING- Attend college 100% online. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEV certified. Call 800-481-9409 www.CenturaOnline.com (TnScan)

YOUR LOW COST ADVERTISING Solution! One call & your 25 word ad will appear in 92 Tennessee newspapers for $265 or 20 West TN newspapers for $95. Call this newspaper’s classified advertising dept. or go to www.tnadvertising.biz. (TnScan)

CITY RECORDER WANTEDThe City of Trenton is accepting applications for position of City Recorder. Minimum qualifications include municipal management, public administration, business administration, or comparable experience. Must possess a Certified Municipal Finance Officer certification, have good writing and verbal communication skills, computer proficiency, management skills, and grant administration experience. Responsibilities include: budgets, personnel, oversight of daily city operations, Council agendas and minutes, public records, collection of taxes and revenues, audits and managerial reports, compliance with state and local regulations as set forth by the Trenton City Municipal Code and Charter. Salary will be dependent on qualifications. Send letter of interest, salary requirements and resume to: City of Trenton, c/o Mayor Tony Burriss, 309 South College Street, Trenton, Tennessee 38382. Position is open until filled. Deadline for application is November 14, 2011.

ACCEPTING BIDSThe Gibson County Sheriff’s Office is accepting sealed bids for a full size 2009 or 2010 Sport Utility Vehicle. The required specifications are available at the office of the Gibson County Sheriff. Bids are to be mailed to: Gibson County Sheriff, Vehicle Bids, 401 N. College, Trenton, Tn 38382. The bids will be opened November 16, 2011 at 9 A.M. and immediate delivery is expected. The Gibson County Sheriff reserves the right to refuse any and all bids.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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

PEGGY WHITEDOCKET: 20306P

Notice is hereby giventhat on the 27TH day of OCTOBER, of 2011, Letters TESTAMENTARY, in respect of the estate of PEGGY WHITE,deceased, were issued to theundersigned by the ProbateCourt of Gibson County, Tennessee.

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims,matured or un-matured,against the estate are required to file same with Clerk of the above namedCourt within the earlier of four (4) months from the date of the first publicationof this notice, or twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death, otherwisetheir claims will be forever barred in the manner and tothe extent provided by law. Date of death: 07/28/2011.

This 27TH day ofOCTOBER, 2011.

Signed: BILL PASCHALL

ExecutorEstate of PEGGY

WHITESHONNA SMITH,

CLERK & MASTERBy: Paula Hudson, DCM

RICHARD GOSSUMPO BOX 491TRENTON, TN 38382(2tp 11/9)

HOUSE FOR SALE Kenton. 209 Hall St. 2 BR, 1 BA. Recently remodeled, new windows, big lot. Call 414-0101.2wks.

FOR RENT Mobile home in county, 2BR, 11/2 BA, CHA, washer & dryer hook-up, weekly trash pickup, NO PETS. $300 per month and $150 security deposit. 673-4102 or after 7, 643-5077.

HELP WANTED Behavioral Healthcare

Center at Martin is seeking Full Time and Part Time Mental Health Technicians (CNA License Required) 12 Hour Shifts. Low Case Load! Work with a Great Team! Free CPI and CPR

Certifications! Every other weekend off! Great Benefits for Full Time Employees! Ask for Stacie Belmont! BHC-M, 458 Hannings Lane, Martin, TN 38237. 731-588-2830. We

are an equal opportunity employer.

NOTICEThe Rutherford Water Department will

be flushing its fire hydrants Thursday, November 10 through Wednesday, November 23. The Town of Rutherford apologizes for any inconvenience this procedure may cause.

Keith CardwellMayor of Rutherford

FOR SALE Cherry Cabinet gas fireplace. Call 665-7104 like new asking $500.

OSBORN TRANPORATION INC.

Osborn Transportation Inc.is seeking experienced truck dispatcher and operations personnel. Send resume to:[email protected]

FOR RENT 2 bedroom, 1 bath, central heat and air, 405 McKnight St. Rutherford. Call 643-7480 day or 665-7293 night.

INDOOR/OUTSIDE SALE Saturday, Nov 12 at 7 a.m. 107 West St. in Rutherford. 2T winter boy clothes, shoes, womens clothes, toys, misc. lots of great buys! Just look for signs!


Subscribe to

The Tri-City

Reporter& $ave 25% off

newsstand price!

GCHS MARCHING PIONEERS WIN STATE CONTEST - Displaying the Governor’s Cup during an assembly held Monday honoring the GCHS Marching Pioneers State Championship win are (back row center) Band Director Jeremy Tate and assistant director Eric Waldon. Band captains are (front row) Jessica Alexander, Shelby Dotson, and Leslie Hall, (second row) Cory Gordon, Alex Crittendon, Cainan Copeland, (third row) Jon Michael Goodwin, Audrey Todd, Frankie Hall, Mary Beth Chandler, and Sedona Carlon. Also present were GCHS Principal Jim Hughes, band assistants Sharon Lee, Calyn Evans, Tico Parson and GC Director of School Eddie Pruett.

HAPPY ENCORE - Senior Haley Earls performs during the encore performance after being named State Champions.

NEVER FORGET - Senior Leslie Hall waves a flag to represent ‘We Will Never Forget the victims and the horrors of 9/11.’

NUMBER ONE - Shelby Dotson and Cainan Copeland let everyone know they are #1 as they buses arrive at GC.

WAITING - Mason Wyrick, Jason Kolwyck, Scottie Blankenship, Danielle Rickman and Tara French patiently wait for the Awards Ceremony.

CARAVAN - A caravan of parents, family and supporters follow GCHS Marching Pioneers to State Competition

ADAM IN THE ENDZONE - Adam Wyatt performs his ‘Amazing Grace’ tag solo in the endzone after winning!

BY CINDY EASTGibson County High

School held an assembly in the gym Monday to recognize

the GCHS Marching Pioneers on their Division II State Championship win. Many parents and other supporters

attended the assembly for the presentation of the Governor’s Cup to Director of School Eddie Pruett.

GC Principal Jim Hughes called the Marching Pioneers “our great band” as he read the list of all the awards the band had earned at the state competition.

Hughes talked about the benchmarks, advanced classes, proficiency and other high standards the school strives to meet. “You guys have set the bench marks for great bands in Tennessee,” he said to the band members, and directors.

Band Director Jeremy Tate said, “Thank you for your support. This year has been great.”

Band captain Jon Michael Goodwin said, “We would like to thank the band directors and Miss DeDe. We couldn’t have gotten this done without them. We’ve come a long way from band camp. Through a lot of blood, sweat and tears we brought home the gold.”

Band captain Audrey Todd said, “I would like to thank the parents who got us through all the long hours. I want to thank all the kids for staying through halftime at least and telling us we are good. It’s not just state, but the whole season. This weekend was something I’ll never forget. The band is some of the most important people in my life. I don’t know what I’ll do next year.”

“How ironic that our show is about 9/11. It has been 10 years since we won a state championship. I’m so thankful to all of you,” said Tate.

Band member Adam Wyatt asked to speak on behalf of the senior band members. “Mr. Tate, you are an inspiration to our lives and we love you,” he said.

Drum major Frankie Hall said, “I’d like to thank the band for giving 110 percent whether it was hot or cold. This has made a great impact on our lives that no one will ever forget.” Drum major Mary Beth Chandler said, “I’d like to thank the band parents and directors for their encouragement and motivation and thanks to all the students.

The band was treated to a celebration party during their regular class time.

Band recognized in GCHS assembly on Championship win

IMPRESSIVE SEASON - The GCHS Marching Pioneers have racked up quite a collection of winning trophies this season. The trophies displayed on the table (above) are from the State Champiosnhip, which includes the Governor’s Cup.

Band photos by Maureen Crews

Congratulations GCHS Marching Pioneers!

Ole Kenton House Restaurant425 S. Poplar St. Kenton, TN731-749-0707 - Call in orders

NEW Hours: Monday - Wednesday • ClosedThursday - Friday • 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Saturday 7 a.m.-8 p.m. • Sunday 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

NIGHTLY BUFFET: Thurs. Fri. & Sat. • 4 - 8 p.m.

& Sunday Buffet (includes tea or coffee)

$6$6Saturday, November 19thTHANKSGIVING FEAST

4:00-8:00 p.m.Join us for a

feast!

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, de-fault has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated December 27, 2005, executed by JOYCE L. GIBSON, conveying certain real property therein described to CHARLES PATTERSON as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, on December 29, 2005, as Instrument No. 70164, in Book 880, at Page 1978; 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 SERVIC-ING, 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 Ten-nessee 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 Trust-ee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Gib-son 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 November 28, 2011, 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 THREE (#3), BLOCK 4, OF THE FRANK JONES, JR. SUBDIVISION TO THE CITY OF HUMBOLDT, A PLAT OF WHICH IS OF RECORD IN DEED BOOK 126 AT PAGE 306 IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF GIBSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE DETAILED DESCRIPTION. PAR-CEL NO.: 170C H 01400 000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 2816 NORTHWOOD BLVD, HUMBOLDT, TN 38343. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the prop-erty, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): JOYCE L. GIBSON AKA JOYCE GIBSON OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of the above-described property shall be sub-ject 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 accu-rate 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 PUR-POSE. 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 Cor-poration System 800 South Gay Street, Suite 2021 Knoxville, TN 37929 Tel: (865) 342-3522 TS#: 10-0105227 FEI # 1006.111005 11/02/2011, 11/09/2011, 11/16/2011


Congratulation GCHS Marching Pioneers Division II State Champions

Dyer Florist & GiftsDuncan’s PharmacyRollin Thunder PerformanceFarmers & Merchants Bank, DyerGibson Co. Farm BureauVolunteer Insurance AgencyCity Lumber Co.Siler Thornton AgencyJoe & Deana’s Bypass Cafe

GIBSON COUNTY MARCHING PIONEERS

MEGAN SOLOIST-Megan Hurt performed ‘New York, New York’at the beginning of the show.

PIT CREW WINS - The GCHS Pit Crew, some dressed as firemen, was named as Most Outstanding Pit Crew at the State Competition.

SCHOLARSHIPS - Sedona Carlon receiving her UTM and Bethel University Scholarships.

THE GOVERNOR CUP - Senior Adam Wyatt holds the Governor’s Cup given to the State Champions!

SENIOR RIFLES - Seniors Jessica Alexander and Hailey Earls practice for the big performance.

SENIORS WITH TROPHY - GCHS Marching Pioneers senior class with the High Visual Award in preliminaries.

FLIGHT NUMBERS - Flight Numbers of the lost 9/11 flights are prominently displayed during the field show.

DRUM MAJORS - Mary Beth Chandler and Frankie Hall led the band this year

AUDREY SOLO - Senior Audrey Todd plays her solo during ‘You Will Never Walk Alone.’

This page brought to you by the following sponsors:Hollomon Insurance AgencyKenton Drug Co.Karnes & Son Funeral HomeHester Drug Co.Leitherland Funeral HomeState Farm Insurance - Ken PulliasDyer Grain Co.Kenton ChevroletDyer Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr.

Food RitePate’sCity of DyerDeaton’s Market PlaceBill Barron, AttorneyGibson Utility DistrictThe Tri-City Reporter

Page 12 The Tri-City Reporter, Wednesday, November 9 2011

203 Main St. Rutherford 665-6673

www.feleciabella.com • Join Felecia Bella on Facebook

Felecia’s Holiday Special

**This week only**Buy any 2 clothing items and

get the 3rd for 1/2 price (excluding boots and other selected items)

Lots of new jewelry in the stores this week also! Stop by and let us help you find that perfect party outfit.

Christmas Open HouseSaturday-November 12- 10:00-5:00

Sunday-November 13- 1:00-5:00

GREENE THINGS Floral & Gifts

Come Join Us - 113 E. Main St. Downtown Rutherford • 665-6314

Christmas Open HouseSat. November 12th • 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Sun. November 13th • 1 - 5 p.m.

•Refreshments •Door Prizes20% Off All Christmas

Hester Drug Company

Invites you to join them for Holiday Sweets Hometown FellowshipChristmas Open HouseSunday, Nov. 13th - 1:00-5:00 pm

25% Off All Gifts Register for Door PrizesRefreshments served

*Layaway Available*Custom Gift Wrapping Downtown Rutherford • 665-6176

(Pharmacy will not be open)

CONSIGNMENT WAREHOUSE205 E. Main, Rutherford • 731-487-4942 • Dusty Emerson, owner

CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSESunday, November 13th • 1-5 p.m.LAY AWAY NOW FOR CHRISTMAS!

Receive a FREE TURKEY

with purchase of any dining table

Rutherford Downtown Christmas Open HouseRutherford Downtown Christmas Open House

PATE’S Since 1944 •Master Card•Discover •Visa

•American Express 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.RUTHERFORD, TN • 665-7459

Christmas Open HouseSunday, November 13th 1-5 p.m. $3 OFF ALL MEN’S &

WOMEN’S LEVI JEANS *NEW Women’s Winter & Holiday Fashions *FREE Gift Wrapping

*Register For Door Prizes!

One-Day Open House SpecialsSunday, November 13th - 2-5 pmBest Choice SUGAR

48 oz

Best Choice FLOUR$188

RUTHERFORD GROCERY201 Main St Rutherford • 665-6424

$1002/

PremiumCRACKERS

Best ChoiceVEGETABLE OIL

$699Best ChoiceCOFFEE

58¢32 oz

$416 oz

34.5 oz

Prairie FarmsBOILED CUSTARD$178

Dozen LargeEGGS

Best ChoiceCAKE MIX$1182/$4

Relay goal - to register 11 teams by 11/11/11

HALLOWEEN TREATS - Jane Ayers, Gibson - North Relay for Life Committee Member, made special treats for Relay members Thursday night October 27 at the monthly relay meeting.

BY WILLIAM G. MCFARLAND

What was supposed to be a bonfire with all the trimmings turned into a ‘boiled’ hotdog inside the house meeting for the Gibson - North Relay for Life meeting October 27.

Committee members gathered to continue with plans for the 2012 Relay for

Life. The Relay which will be held June 15 at Gibson County High School promises to be as successful as the 2011 Relay where almost $60,000 was raised.

Current projects were discussed as well as new ideas for raising money for Relay. Elizabeth Fair with the American Cancer Society stressed that it was

Relay time again and that we should all be ready to roll with new thoughts, ideas, energies, and dedications.

As we all know, or might not realize, we will celebrate a unique date on the calendar when November 11 rolls around. Most importantly that day will be Veterans Day, a day when we all should take time to remember our Veterans and to thank our Veterans. That unique day, a day that will never be again will be 11/11/11.

So with that in mind, Fair and the American Cancer Society ‘encouraged’ those gathered to ‘encourage’ current Relay teams and new Relay teams to register on line by November

11. The goal is to have 11 teams from each relay in the area registered by 11 p.m. on 11/11/11/ atwww. re l ay fo r l i f e . o rg /gibsonnorth And by sending $11 as their registration fee. That fee can be sent to Ann Abbott, Relay treasurer, at Rutherford.

Any person or organization may organize a team for the 2012 Relay for Life. That team may be one who sets up on Yates Field Relay Night or one who desires to raise money and be recognized but not set up. Old desires for Relay teams were for each team to have ten team members and to raise $1000. That was almost a must.

However, with the Gibson

- North Relay for Life, committee members are anxious for anyone to have a team and that team does not have to raise $1000 or have 10 members. Any amount raised is immportant. This promotion is important with the 11 teams members but it is a once in a lifetime date. Thus, the desire to have eleven team members.

There may be 20 team members on a team. So, with that in mind please consider forming a team. In 2010, there were 6 teams; in 2011 there were 19 teams; in 2012 we would like to have 25 teams.

If you have questions, contact Ann Abbott, Pam Grady, Debbie McDaniel, or William McFarland.

Coming Soon:Inside the

November 23rd edition of The Tri-

City Reporter!

Documents

Tri-City Reporter November 9 2011