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BARN JOINS QUILT TRAIL – Harold and Patsy Scott stand in front of their 67 year-old barn in the Moore’s Chapel community. The building is a recent addition to the county quilt trail project. A red, white and blue Morning Star quilt pattern was installed on the front of the barn.

The public is invited to attend a reception for Gibson County Fire Chief Carmon Lannom who is retiring.

The come and go reception will be held Wednesday, August 31 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. at the Gibson Co. Emergency Services Complex, located at 1246 Manufacturers Row in Trenton.

“Please join us for this reception to celebrate the retirement of Fire Chief Carmon Lannom,” said a county spokesperson.

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The Greater Gibson County Area Chamber of Commerce Business and Industry Appreciation Day will be held Thursday, October 6th.

The 18-hole Golf Tournament/Four Person Scramble and banquet will be held at Pinecrest Golf Course in Dyer.

Shotgun starts for the gold tournament are at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. There will be prizes for flights and flag events. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. with the award presentations following dinner.

The entry fee, which includes green fees, drink tickets, lunch, and one banquet ticket are $270 for a four-person teams furnishing

BY JOE BONEThe 44th annual Davy

Crockett Days celebration in Rutherford will be opened on Sunday, October 2nd and will continue through Saturday, October 8, 2011.

This festival honors the memory of the early settlers of Northwest Tennessee, especially the fabulous David Crockett, who lived here for over 13 years and served three two-year terms in the U. S. Congress.

The celebration centers around the Crockett Cabin-Museum, which is a full-sized, furnished replica of his last home, and the grave of his mother.

The celebration will begin with a flag-raising opening ceremony at the Davy Crockett Cabin on Sunday afternoon with songs and a balloon launch by school children. The Crockett Cabin-Museum will open and historical displays, arts, crafts, and special sales will be in town all week long. Mid-week community worship services will be

BY STEVE SHORTWhen Patsy Scott heard about the creation of a

quilt trail in Gibson County, she knew the perfect place for a quilt square.

Her 67 year-old barn!A colorful, red-white-and-blue Morning Star

pattern with eight points was recently attached to the front of the barn, located in Moore’s Chapel, between Milan and Trenton.

It is one of the latest installations on a quilt trail in the county.

Patsy, who worked in the Gibson Co. Clerk’s courthouse office 25 years, heard about the quilt trail during a presentation by Royce Harris of the

Gibson Co. Visual Arts Association (GCVAA). Colorful quilt squares will be placed on buildings and at sites throughout Gibson Co.

Patsy and her husband Harold have lived on their 60-plus acre farm since 1972. Their large, three-door barn was built in 1944 by George and Bertie Jones. Equipped with an elevator hoist, the barn housed hogs and cows. The stable rails were marked by gnawing animals over the years.

The barn fell into such disrepair that Harold nearly tore it down. Instead, he renovated it with sheets of tin painted white. It is used now for storing a tractor and bush-hogging equipment.

County districts ‘out of whack’Committee proposes new 8-district setup

BY STEVE SHORTDistricts of the Gibson Co. Commission

are ‘out of whack’ due to population imbalance and must change to meet federal guidelines, a consultant told county leaders Aug. 23 in Trenton.

After viewing proposals, a redistricting committee voted 4-3 to change the county from its current 19 districts to 8 districts. Each district could have two or three county commissioners.

Mayor Tom Witherspoon cast a tie-breaking vote for the new 8 district map.

The recommendation will go to the County Commission for approval Sept. 12. Revisions must be developed by the end of the year. Changes would take effect in 2014.

“It’s time for redistricting because the county had a fairly dramatic population

NEW COUNTY DISTRICTS PROPOSED – A Gibson Co. Redistricting Committee voted 4-3 Aug. 23 to change the setup of the Gibson Co. Commission from 19 districts to 8 districts with up to 24 total commissioners, three in each district. The county currently has 19 districts, but they must be redrawn because of population shifts.

shift toward the southeast and Medina area based on the 2010 census,” said Mayor Witherspoon.

Roger Adkins and Mike Galey, consultants with County Technical Assistance Service (CTAS) at UT Martin helped develop new maps. Galey has worked with counties for 30 years.

“Gibson Co. is very unique in its outlay of districts,” said Adkins. “I’ve never done a county with different numbers of commissioners in districts. I’ve never seen a county chopped up like this. What bothers me is you‘ve got one or two or three commissioners in each district. That’s not following the system. There’s not another county in the state that does that.”

Adkins said 13 of the county’s 19 districts are “out of whack” because of population deviations. A deviation of 10 percent is allowed. One district is 84% out of compliance.

Adkins favors 8 districts, each with about

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FAIREST OF THE FAIR- Kailey Hayes (center) of Trenton, daughter of Eric and Suanna Geater, the late Bob Hayes and Charlotte Hayes, was crowned Gibson County Fairest of the Fair, Saturday. Her court consists of first maid, Paige Mathis (left), daughter of Ken and Scarlett Mathis of Trenton and second maid, Leslie Hall, daughter of Greg and Patty Hall of Rutherford.

The City of Dyer Board of Mayor and Alderpersons met in regular session Monday, August 22, 2011 at 7 p.m. Those present were Mayor Walton Thompson; Alderpersons – Judy Baker, Bitsy Gilliland, Nathan Reed, Amanda Callins, Robert Johnson, Chris Younger, Roger Gray, and Marilyn Williamson. Attorney Jennifer Deen was present.

During the meeting a motion was made by alderman Roger Gray and seconded by alderperson Bitsy Gilliland to accept the donated Farmers & Merchants Bank building located at 105 South Main Street to be used as Dyer’s

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I was talking to a friend and colleague the other day about some legal problems when he suggested that we have lunch together the next day.

Now sharing a meal with a friend is a great thing, even if it’s only cheese and crackers, but I had a bunch of things I needed to get done the next day, three or four of them planned for the noon hour. I didn’t think I had time for lunch.

I said yes, however, because as I said, lunch with a friend is a special thing. I figured I would just work later in the day to get all my chores done.

But here’s the thing — I enjoyed my lunch break with my friend so much, and felt so energized by it, that I was able to do everything on my calendar in record time, and I finished all my work earlier than usual that afternoon.

Modern productivity experts would not be

surprised to hear my story. They have preached for years that taking reasonable breaks from work actually enables people to get more done, and done better, than working long hours at a time.

And the evidence is mounting up that this is especially true about lunch breaks. You do remember lunch breaks, don’t you? Sadly, many office and retail workers do not, and if they take them at all, they do so without leaving the office or store, eating instead at their desks. Often they continue to work, or catch up on their email, as they do.

Which brings up the subject of food at the office. It’s everywhere, and people are eating it all day long. According to one survey, 97% of all offices have a microwave oven in them, and why not? Eighty-three percent of all office workers say they eat either meals or snacks at their desks

during the work day. Three- fourths of all office workers say they eat lunch at their desks at least two or three days a week. Twenty-seven percent eat breakfast at the office, and one out of 25 even eats supper there.

And those who eat lunch at their desks, how long are their lunch breaks? Some 60% of them take only 20 minutes or less, and 20% give themselves only 10 minutes to finish their meals. One out of four never leaves his or her desk during the noon hour at all.

First of all, this poses a health risk. At least half of desk dining office workers don’t wash their hands before eating That’s a problem, and by the way, speaking of cleanliness, how clean are the desk/tables upon which they are spreading out the ham sandwich or Tupperware container of chili they brought from home and stored in the office refrigerator?

Well, let’s put it this way. A 2007 study done by the University of Arizona found that the average office desk has 400 times more bacteria on its surface than the average toilet seat does. And no, that’s not a typo.

Office desks are filthy, and telephones and computer keyboards are even dirtier. Two-thirds of all office desks are cleaned only once a month, or even less frequently. When people

eat at their desks, and that’s where most people who eat at the office do, crumbs, drippings and who knows what else get left behind. Think about it; would you eat at a restaurant that dirty?

But the risk of food borne illness isn’t the only reason not to eat lunch at your desk. There’s also the obesity factor. Many studies have shown that eating at your desk, or in front of a computer or television anywhere, makes you far more likely to snack during the remainder of the day. Why?

Desk top dining is distracted dining, and distracted dining usually leads to greater food intake during the rest of the work day.

And in the average office, there’s plenty of food to take in. There’s microwave popcorn, Girl Scout Cookies, band booster chocolate bars, donuts, half eaten bags of chips and oh wait, somebody baked

brownies last night.“You’ve got to try these,”

someone says, in front of the coworker who brought them, so you do.

“I’m going to make a McDonald’s run,” someone else shouts out. “Who wants an Egg McMuffin?”

Why not. Everybody else is.

Food is everywhere and omnipresent in the average modern office, much, if not most of it unhealthy junk food, and eating at your desk makes it that much harder to resist it.

There’s nothing good about eating at your desk, and more and more people are beginning to realize that. An organization known as The Energy Project has even launched a movement this summer called, Take Back Your Lunch Hour, to encourage people to get out of the office and eat lunch like civilized people again. Otherwise, they fear, the noon meal will go the way of breakfast in America.

You do remember

breakfast, don’t you?More and more companies

are buying into this idea, and they encourage, rather than discourage, their workers to take full lunch breaks, out of the office, and they report the result has been a drop in burnout and attrition, less fatigue and irritability and dramatic increases in productivity.

Workers who take lunch breaks come back to work more energized, more focused and more productive in the afternoon. Smart employers know this, and they realize an employee’s value to the organization if far more in the work he or she actually gets done than in the time they clock in doing it.

So why not try taking real lunch breaks for a while. They will do you good, and the boss will benefit too.

And who knows, taking back your lunch hour may even be the first step in taking back your life.

You do remember your life, don’t you?

BY TOM BEASLEyThe tenth anniversary of

the 9/11 attack on America by Islamic terrorists is at hand. The Mayor of New York City, Michael Bloomberg has invited President’s Bush and Obama and those who lost family members to attend a ceremony in remembrance of this event. The surviving first responders who answered the call that fateful day and those who supported recovery in the days following are not invited! Mayor Bloomberg supports the building of an Islamic Enrichment Center within two blocks of the site. He has banned prayers by religious leaders at the event.

What does this say about the City of New York and America? Are public religious expressions; the recognition of and reverence to God no longer regarded as religious freedom? Were the majority of first responders and their coworkers, who considered themselves brothers and sisters not predominately of the Christian or Jewish faiths? Do they no longer have a place at a memorial of the 9/11 attacks?

Our President has made the following statements: “We do not consider ourselves a Christian nation.” “Islam has always been a part of America.”

Christians and Jews

far outnumber any other religious groups in this country! Our President has recognized Muslim observances while ignoring the National Day of Prayer! What does this mean?

President Ronald Reagan once said, “If we ever forget that we are one nation under God, then we will be one nation gone under!” Has “The Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave” become “The Land of the Compliant and the Home of the Complacent”? Do we trust in God or do we believe in Social Idealists? Did the 911 attacks make us a Muslim country? You decide! How do you remember 9/11?

BY TOM BEASLEYDid you catch John Kerry’s

address with regard to quieting or censuring media coverage, commentary and exposure of opinions that he considers misleading, irrelevant and a waste of time? Apparently Senator Kerry along with Senator Schumer, Representatives Pelosi, Debbie Wassermann Schultz and other leaders; protectors and defenders of the Constitution, feel that Americans aren’t entitled to gain perspective, consider alternatives, decide and speak for themselves! Kerry clearly stated that the Tea Party and others need to be silenced. He and his cronies don’t like FOX News providing air time for conservative voices in Congress and the Senate, Governors, former Representatives and Senators, former Presidential staff, former Cabinet members, Ambassadors or any other credentialed authoritative

force that disputes their agenda or philosophy.

Well, I believe that I have the right to listen or ignore as I wish. I can turn it on or off, change channels if something offends me! I have a right to my own opinions and exposure to others! We all have a right to listen to the other side if we want to. We don’t need John Kerry or anyone else to control media access, provide direction or censure! The same holds true for Al Gore who’s enraged over opposition on global warming; insisting that his sacrosanct views are attacked by charlatans and “Phony Scientists”! Well Al, I’ve been exposed to so-called Rednecks. They’re good people! Just don’t presume that you can tell them what to think or do unless you’re well heeled! Rest assured, the Free Speech feedback you’ll experience will demand your full attention and bring about a whole new

understanding of their point of view!

The last time I checked, “Free Speech” was a Constitutional right in America, not subject to or limited by condemnation of others; even elected officials holding high office, who possess the same right! Also, as I understand it, the Constitution guarantees Americans the right to choose and express their choice by voting without being told!

By the way, I respect every American’s right to draw their own conclusions and voice opinions whether they agree with me or not! I believe that respecting your rights strengthens mine and makes us both stronger, better Americans!

The President decided to embark on an “official” free speech bus tour to key states where his poll numbers are “dropping” with all expenses paid by the taxpayer? He says he’s listening, not campaigning! You draw your own conclusions! The goal of the Democratic Party and the President’s campaign organization is to raise one billion dollars for his 2012 re-election campaign? Free speech; am I’m allowed to tell the President that if we have a real crisis that he and Congress need to spend our time and money working on it?

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DSC DONATES BOOKS TO THE GIBSON COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX - Thanks to the generosity of the local community and donations to the Dyer Station Summer Yard Sale, the Dyer Station Celebration Committee was able to donate three boxes of books to the Gibson County Correctional Complex. Cameron and Kathryn Cox helped load the boxes to be transported to the Complex. Last year’s flooding ruined most of their existing books, so they were glad for the donation. The committee is once again asking for donations for the Winter Yard Sale. Donated items can be left on the porch of the Presbyterian Church manse front porch and will be taken in and organized for the sale. All donations will be greatly appreciated. If you would like to donate or for more information please contact a committee member, email jmc_cox@att.net, or contact Johnny McIllwain.

Near the barn are dozens of hanging gourds - houses for Purple Martins. A dinner bell on a pole was once used by Patsy’s ancestors.

“Barns like this are falling in; you don’t see many of them left,” said Harold, retired after teaching and coaching basketball at Crockett Mills high school, teaching at Medina and driving a school bus in Milan.

The Scotts picked out the Morning Star pattern and paid GCVAA $150 for materials and artwork. The quilt square was installed on a steamy July afternoon by Sam and Shane Peden, grandsons of Royce Harris, with their grandfather, Eddie Harris.

“We had a barn, and when we heard about the quilt trail I wanted us to be a part of it,” said Patsy. “Moore’s Chapel is such a great community. If there’s anything I can do that improves or enhances it, I’m all for it. I think the quilt trail is an asset to our farm and community. We like living in the country, and I like quilts. I hope to help paint some of the rest of the quilt squares.”

The Scotts had seen a quilt trail while traveling through Pennsylvania’s

Dutch Country in 2007.“You can see the barn

from the road, and we’ve had a lot of people to stop and look at it,” said Patsy. “A lot of people have commented about it and said that they like it.”

The “barn art” may be catching on.

“We’ll also be getting a quilt square on the Moore’s Chapel Community Center,” said Patsy.

Anyone interested in participating in the quilt trail can contact Royce Harris at 731-784-4120.

6,200 people, and a total of 16 or 24 commissioners.

“There are going to be changes; it’s inevitable,” he said. “You’re not within federal guidelines. It only takes one person to have a lawsuit to have an election thrown out. An attorney picks up on it and it’s very expensive. You don’t want that.”

Gibson Co. currently has 25 commissioners in 19 districts. The county could keep 19 districts but boundary lines would be redrawn. The state allows between 9-

outside their current districts,” said Witherspoon. “Nineteen districts open us up to all sorts of problems and possible liabilities. It doesn’t make any difference to me; we can have ninety-nine districts. But the eight district map makes more sense.”

Com. Robert “Butch” Shelton wants to keep nineteen districts. “Nineteen districts is what’s important, so you don’t dilute the representation,” he said. “I like the twenty-five commissioners set up because people have a voice. I’m worried a little about the

eight districts, because I’m afraid some people are going to not get represented.”

Dwight Reasons, a committee member from Coxville said he never felt he was represented on the county commission. “I like the eight district map and three commissioners in each district,” he said. “Eight districts would make the job of the Election Commission so much easier.”

Tammy Wade, Milan alderwoman, voted against the eight district map but said she liked things about it. “I’m concerned about the representation for Milan Fourth Ward,” she said. “But I want to do what’s best for people in the county. But it’s hard to get voters to come out now in Fourth Ward.”

“We’ve meet federal guidelines by having a committee and an eight-district map,” concluded Mayor Witherspoon. “I hope the commission accepts the recommendation of the ratified redistricting committee. The eight districts would streamline things and be more efficient.”

25 commissioners. The Election Commission would make any changes in the 36 voting precincts.

Com. Nelson Cunningham said a problem with a 24-member commission would be the possibility of tie votes that could be settled by the mayor’s vote.

Some commissioners attending last week’s meeting said the 8-district map will “not fly” with the full commission. Some foresee the commission keeping 19 districts with new boundaries.

“No matter what we do there will be people running

cart and $310 for four-person teams renting carts.

The day’s schedule begins with morning golf registration opening at 7:15 a.m. and shotgun start at 8 a.m. Lunch for morning and afternoon golfers will be served from 12-1 p.m.

Afternoon golf registration starts at 12:15 p.m. with shotgun start at 1

held at the Cabin-Museum on Wednesday evening. Times for special revues, suppers, and other events are to be announced.

On Friday evening there will be a downtown open house followed by a street dance and by an auction at the Fire Station.

Saturday will bring pioneer trades, crafts, and music at the cabin, with

a pet show, a special car, truck and bike show on the school parking lot, and refreshments nearby. There will be craft sales and concessions on Main Street and more yard sales. Local groups will sell barbecue, hamburgers and much more food.

The Grand Parade starts at 2 p.m. This year the parade will be organized on the formerly Kellwood

44th Davy Crockett Daysparking lot.

Right after the parade at about 3 p.m. the old time Country and Bluegrass concert will begin at eh Davy Crockett Cabin to be followed by a fireworks display at Jones-Volunteer Park.

Come and join in this celebration of local history, family and fun!

For more information call 665-7253 or 643-4067.

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Ribeye Sandwich Sale $6.00

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p.m. The evening awards

banquet begins at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be followed by award presentations for golf awards, Person of the Year, Business of the Year, and Teachers of the Year.

Please contact the Chamber at 855-0973 for registration forms or to advertise your business with items for goody bags.

Influenza, or flu, season is right around the corner, and the Trenton Health Department is ready to offer flu vaccine to area residents. A mass flu vaccine clinic will be held at the Trenton Health Department on Wednesday, September 7th from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. This clinic is designed to allow people to be able to get in and out quickly.

“It takes about two weeks to be protected after you get the flu vaccine, so it’s a good idea to get the vaccine

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as soon as it’s available,” said Danna Taylor, County Director. “However, we will continue to vaccinate residents through the winter, or as long as we have vaccine available. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older get their yearly flu vaccine as soon as vaccines become available in their community.”

Flu shots (and/or) FluMist nasal spray vaccine will be provided during the

vaccination clinic. There will be a charge of $32 for each vaccine or vaccines will be provided at no charge.

Appointments must be scheduled for the mass flu clinic.

The Gibson County Health Department will start booking appointments on Friday, September 2, 2011 for the September 7, 2011 vaccination clinic. Please call the health department at 731-855-7601 to schedule your appointment.

new city hall. The board approved the measure.

Alderperson Judy Baker stated that she would like to keep in consideration moving the Police Department to the current City Hall building once City Hall is moved to the Farmers & Merchants bank building. This would eliminate paying rent for the police department. During the mayor’s report, Mayor Thompson advised the board that Police Chief Brad Lindsey’s grandfather had passed away. Thompson advised that he attended the funeral over the weekend and extended his condolences to the family. In the Police Department Report, Chief Brad Lindsey thanked everyone for the flowers, thoughts, and prayers for his family during the recent passing of his grandfather.

In the Street Department Report, Supervisor Steven Tucker advised that he is out of new water meters and needs to order more. Tucker advised that he would like to order 60 meters at a cost of approximately $37 each. Tucker also advised the board that at the end of last year’s leaf season, the bearings went down in the leaf machine. The leaf machine will need to be fixed before they can use it for this year’s leaf season. The board approved measures to repair the bearings in the

leaf machine at a cost not to exceed $3,500, and to order 60 new water meters.

In the Fire Department Report, Roger Worrell

advised that all equipment had been removed from the black jeep. The vehicle is ready for the water and sewer department.

George Thomas Douglass, Sr., 81 passed away on August 29, 2011, in Chattanooga Tennessee.

Mr. Douglass was born on July 25, 1930, to Dr. Featherston and Marguerite Douglass. He graduated from Dyer High School, and the U. T. School of Pharmacy; he was also a veteran of the U. S. Army.

Mr. Douglass was owner of Gladhill Drug Store in Dyer and practiced pharmacy throughout Arkansas, Missouri, Tennessee, and Kentucky.

Mr. Douglass later moved to Chattanooga where he practiced pharmacy

until retirement. He was a member of the Dyer 1st United Methodist Church and Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church in Chattanooga.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Featherston and Mrs. Marguerite Douglass. He is survived by one sister Ann and husband Don Anderson; two brothers Rev. Paul and wife Mary Douglass and Billy (deceased) and wife Glenda Douglass; and two sons Rev. Sandy and wife Sherre Douglass and Tommy Douglass.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

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When you’re ready, please read I John 3:21. We were once dead, now we’re alive in Christ (I John 3:14). We know the difference.

Jesus said this: “A new commandment I give you, that you love one another: as I have loved you, that you for one another” By this all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another: John 13:34-35 NKJV. First, we can have assurance in him, even by how others treat us but we are expected to act and react in a surprising way- with love. By this, they will know that we are His disciples. We’re proving God’s goodness, his character, and His love. Those who don’t (by earthly standards) deserve our love. We can surprise them and love them anyway. This is our responsibility for His sake. For whom? For Christ Jesus who died on His cross so that we could be redeemed, prepared for heaven. He died for those who hate us too. Love is how Jesus himself told is to show others we are His disciples – the followers

of Christ. Who will remain with Him.

By this, we show the difference in First John chapter 2, we find these words: “Whoever denies the Son does not have the Father either: he who acknowledges the Son has the Father also. Therefore, let that abide in you which you heard from the beginning. If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, you also will abide in the Son and in the Father.

And this is the promise that He has promised us- eternal life, I John 2:23-25 NKJV.

We are accountable for every word. Our words will speak the difference. Our hearts can be deceived by fears and worries.

I’d prayed my tiny prayer: Now I can’t explain this, but I knew that God of heaven and earth had heard my little prayers. I didn’t know about my new heritage nor even the word justification. I didn’t know a lot of Bible verses, only John 3:16. But I knew the love that had been bestowed upon me. wasn’t ordinary love and I

Ronnie & Nancy Gilmore of Rutherford are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Jayda Azlee Gilmore, to Clayton Daniel Craig of Union City.

Jayda is the granddaughter of Melba Gilmore and the late David Gilmore of Dyer and Butch and Barbara Blackburn and the late Billy Copley of Trenton. She is a graduate of Gibson County High School, and a Jackson State Community College graduate with a degree in Applied Science. Jayda is a registered nurse now employed at Dyer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center as Director of Nursing.

Clayton is the son of Leisha Craig and Billy Joe Craig of Union City and the grandson of Buck and

Joanne Killion and the late Artie Chivers and the late Gene and Betty Craig all of Union City. He is a graduate of Union City High School, and a University of TN at Martin graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Human Performance. He is now employed at Bright Glade Health and Rehabilitation in Memphis as an Administrator in Training.

The couple will exchange their vows on Saturday September 10, 2011 at Rutherford First Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Music will begin at 6:30 p.m.

A reception will follow at the Elks Lodge in Trenton. Friends and family are invited to share this special occasion with Jayda and Clayton.

Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Littleton of Kenton, Tennessee, are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Emily Ann, to Brandon Kirk Lowrance, son of Pam and Danny Parker of Rutherford and the late Jimmy Lowrance, of Rutherford.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Rev. James & Darlene Westbrook of Union City and the late Mae Westbrook, and Riley and Gloria Jean Littleton of Yorkville. She is a 2006 graduate of Gibson County High School and is a 2011 graduate of Jackson State Community College with an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing. She is employed by Jackson

Madison County General Hospital as a Registered Nurse.

The groom-elect is the grandson of Christine Bell and the late Albert Morris, both of Trenton, and the late Lonnie and Lucille Lowrance of Trenton. He is a 2003 graduate from Gibson County High School and is employed by Humboldt Utilities as a journeyman lineman.

The ceremony will be held on September 10, 2011, at 4 o’clock in the evening with music beginning at 3:30, at the Dyer Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The reception will follow immediately at the church. All family and friends are invited. Only out of town invitations will be sent.

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Morning worship services had an attendance of 105 and 85 in Sunday school.

Our message for the morning service came from the book of Matthew 5:3-12, Great is your reward. The beatitudes will make you the salt of the earth so great is your responsibility, but even greater is your reward. God is our light and others should see God’s light in us.

Our message for the evening service came from the book of 1 John 4:7-19, God is love. How do we know God loves us? God gave his only son. If we practice love for one another, God will abide in us.

Remember the following in prayer: Michael McCurdy, Ray Grady, Mac Wyatt, Jerry Martin, the Bell family, and all of our shut-ins and those in nursing homes.

May God bless James and Sheila Gilliland for hosting

the youth devotional, Sunday evening after services. The food was great and the fellowship was even better.

Thanks to everyone who participated in activity Sunday this week. A special thanks to my Sunday night girl’s class for taking flowers to the hospital in Trenton. We have a good group of young ladies and I enjoy spending time with them.

Come out and join the retirement celebration for Carmon Lannom our Gibson County Fire Chief. It will be Wednesday August 31 from 2-4 p.m. at the Gibson County Emergency Services Complex in Trenton.

Teachers don’t forget the first Sunday in September will be our promotion Sunday for students moving up into other classes. Some classes have changed, so if you need a schedule please see Joey Barron.

There was a good crowd out for church at Bethpage Sunday. Folks celebrating birthdays recently were Jack and Nathan Griggs who smiled all the way to the front with their pennies and Mac McMackin who had to carry a handful to pay his age. Happy birthday, fellas.

Janice and Tina played the beautiful “As The Deer” in quiet time. Their instrumental selection for offertory was “Great Is Thy Faithfulness.”

Bro. James preached on the subject “Where Are You Going?” using Heb 11:8-16 as his text.

We were excited to have Bro Jay Pratt join us Sunday night to share about the work that he and his family are doing in Asia. God is working in a mighty way among people who are hungry to hear the story of Jesus.

Many family members and friends attended the bridal tea honoring Emily Littleton and Kirk Lowrance.

They received lots of beautiful and useful gifts to use in their new home. The big day will be here before you know it.

Sympathy is extended to the Langston family in the loss of their mother. Bro. James and Natalie took the youth for a day out in Nashville Saturday. They visited the zoo and race

track and I’m not sure what else.

Several from our area have been deployed to serve overseas in dangerous places. We want to be sure to keep them and their families on our prayer concern.

Bethpage will be having VBS in September this year. It begins Thurs 9/22 and goes through Sat 9/24.

The fun begins at 6:30 PM and we will be delighted to have your kids participate in this event.

I saw some open cotton in the fields and it reminded me of pulling that long sack when I was a kid trying to fill it up so Daddy wouldn’t fuss about me being slow. The corn harvest is well under way and I’m hearing some really good yield numbers. It is always satisfying to get the harvest in.

From the Pastor’s pen: It will always give a Christian the greatest peace to think of the perfect righteousness of Christ. There are some who talk about the depravity of the heart, but we must always remember that we are “perfect in Christ Jesus.”

Jeremiah 23:6 In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell safely; now this is His name by which He will be called: The Lord Our Righteousness.

Kenton News by Cindy Lamar

The old school gymnasium in Gibson was tastefully decorated last Sunday afternoon for the Sanders’ family reunion. Attending for at least the 80th time was the Sanders’ family patriarch, 95 year-old Eurby Sanders of Gibson. Mr. Sanders welcomed all the manyfamily members in attendance and shared a brief history of the reunion before they all partook of the scrumptious pot-luck meal to which each family contributed. The absences of family members who had passed away since the last reunion were deeply felt, but great joy was also felt with the additions of new family members and others soon to arrive.

The afternoon was whiled away with viewing meticulously kept scrapbooks of the family, as well as the sharing of many memories of days and years gone by and catching up on things since last year.

Ronnie and Cindy Lamar of Kenton were in attendance, as well as, two of Ronnie’s brothers and their families, Tim and Sharon, Trevor and Kennedy of Millington; and Tony and Drenda, Gage and Gavin and Mrs. Barbara Raspberry of Sidonia, formerly of Kenton.

This is sending out a great big hello to the many TCR readers who

live elsewhere but enjoy reading about the “folks back home” and keeping up with the local news. Food for thought: I remember a time when correspondence was... more personal and sincere. A time when thank-yous were written by hand and delivered by postmen who cared. The birthday cards, condolences, too, the invites and thinking of yous, have gone by the way of the e-mail and text. Today, a phone call won’t do. Don’t get me wrong, I too like new “tech;” it’s useful and saves much time. But they have their place and they have their time, but the “old” personal touch is sublime.

Prayer list: Pee Wee Wyrick, Vickie Robinson, Amanda Davis, Jimmy Simmons, Jackie Zaricor, Easton Hopper, Jesse and Elaine Davidson, Carol and Bobby Primrose, Regina Miller, Freda Lamar, Eurby Sanders, Henry and Cathy Herane, Doris and Sam Weatherly, Elmer and Virginia Williams, W.T. and Lil Wardlow, David Stephenson, Sally Copeland, Paul Lee Williams, Judy Webb, Joe Smith, Bonnie Graves, Gwen Rickard, Racine Hodges, and Clint McLodge. Thanks for relaying your news to: kentonnewslady@hotmail.com.

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“Today is the day that the Lord has made; let us be glad in it.” We need to keep all those on the East Coast who were in the path of Hurricane Irene in our prayers as they recover from this storm.

Our subject for discussion on Sunday was “Thinking and Acting like a Christian.” To live the Christian life, one must think clearly and act correctly.

Our text was taken from Philippians 4:8-9 where Paul says: “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there be any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy – meditate (think) on these things. The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.”

Both thinking and acting are addressed in our present text. To think like a Christian we must be thinking on the correct traits; those traits that Paul has mentioned above. This list of qualities is followed by two conditional phrases. Virtue refers to the excellence that the righteous are to maintain, and praise, that is anything worthy of praise. The thought here is “if there is anything excellent – and there is, and if there be anything worthy of praise, and there is” then we should respond in a certain way. We are to think carefully, then we are to make the afore

mentioned traits the subject of our thoughtful consideration. We must focus on them. The apostle Paul encourages us to fix our thoughts on good things, not bad things, on positive things, not negative things and on things that build us up, not tear us down. We have discovered in psychology that our lives are governed by our thoughts and we can control our thoughts. Thus, every individual has the power, in one sense, to control their lives.

We must act like a Christian. Paul knew that our thoughts would shape our actions. It is insufficient to think like a Christian and not act like a Christian. They had heard

Golden Agers By Alice Ernest

On Sugust 24, 16 Golden Agers met at the Dyer FBC with no dishes in laden arms for all were anticipating a feast at the Old Country Store.

Before departure, President Bro. Legg, who planned the Jackson trip, led the group in prayer for those in the hospital including Fisher Williams and Pete McCaslin and for others who are still sick at home. He also requested that all join him in prayer for the families of loved ones who recently passed away, including Norris Keel, Edna Sue McCaslin, and Dyer FBC’s own Jim White, who as a leader, among other accomplishments had chaired the deacon body, led Sunday school as superintendent, chaired many committees, and led mission groups.

With Kenny McEwen leading and Ann Thompson playing the piano, the group sang, “When We All Get to Heaven” and Jesus Loves Me.” Kenny selected, “Because He Lives,” as his morning’s solo.

Pastor of Dyer FBC chose the, “Call to Praise God,” as his devotional title and Psalm 146 as his Biblical reference. The anonymous writer challenged his listeners to trust in god our creator, our Savior, the lover of our souls. Men will discourage us and finally leave the earth perhaps when we have our greatest need.

Rutherford 1st Baptist By Katheryn Blankenship

There was a good crowd at church for Friends day, and a lot of new faces.

My prayer is that everyone felt welcome and will come back to worship with us.

The choir sang, “Jerusalem,” for the special. I don’t mean to brag, but I think we sounded pretty good.

Larry Belew is doing a good job filling in until we find a new choir director.

Bro. Jason’s message was taken from Acts 2:40-47, “What is a Church?”

We enjoyed a potluck meal after the service.

Sunday evening service Bro. Jason talked about the, “Seventh Trumpet” taken

from Revelation 11:15-19. We want to remember in prayer this week Tommie Sue Keathley who is suffering from shingles on her head and side of her face.

Pam Flowers is having heart surgery this morning (Monday); she is having five bypasses.

We are continuing our cottage prayer meetings in homes. This week it will be in Danny and Beverly Dunn’s home. We are truly receiving a blessing from attending these meetings.

If you do not have a home church, we invite you to come join us; you might like us! I know you will receive a blessing.

Without another word, we with guest Tommy McKnight were off for our day’s outing. Michael Barnett, Dyer FBC minister of youth and children drove our bus with Bro. DeWayne riding “shot gun.” We dined in the Barnside Room of every meat, vegetable, or salad only ravenously hungry appetites could imagine. Add to that wonderful breads and cobblers and banana pudding for dessert.

Clark Shaw, owner of The Old Country Store, came to our group to chat. He revealed

that the Neil House, which was transported from Trenton to Jackson in the spring to the grounds of the complex, would be a repository for historical material about the history of the almost 175 year-old house and history about our area. He further stated that it would be opened before long and would be used in many ways, including weddings and small, catered parties. Earlier I read in the Jackson Sun that it would be known as the Trenton House. I did not ask him to verify that fact.

Paul teach and preach. They had learned God’s word from Paul. They saw the example of Paul. They received what Paul had instructed. Paul could say for them to follow his example in what he did, what he said and in all his actions because Paul had been guided by the Holy Spirit of God.

What do you base your thinking on today? Is it the world? Is it your own feelings? Why not think and act like a Christian? Paul said that is the only way you will find peace. The Bible tells you how to become a Christian so you can begin to think and act as a Christian. Why not seriously think about this today?

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3D: DEVOTION * DISCOVERY * DISCIPLESHIP“A program of Bible study, fellowship, and praise at the Dyer

Cumberland Presbyterian Church where we devote ourselves to discovery of God’s Word in order to be worthy disciples.”Beginning September 7, the Dyer C.P. Church invites children and adults to join their new Wednesday night program. Starting at 5 p.m., children will participate in Bible study, music, and recreation/crafts. Adults will arrive by 5:30 pm to join the children for dinner and fellowship, and following dinner, the various Bible study groups will begin at 6:15 pm. For more info. on the program, registration, meal reservations, etc., please contact the church office at 692-2594. If no one answers, please leave your name and number.

KENTON CHURCH OF GOD We will be changing our Sunday morning services times

effective September 4th. New times will be: Sunday School 10-10:45 a.m., Worship beginning at 10:50 a.m. Evening is 6 p.m. and Wednesday is 7 p.m. Everyone is welcomed to attend. 511 W. College St., Kenton TN Phone 749-5940, Dennis Clark, Pastor.

GIRL SCOUT DUNKIGN BOOTH At this years Gibson county Fair, on Thursday, Sept. 1 from

6 to 10 p.m. the Girl Scout Troop 40116 will be running the dunking booth. The following have graciously volunteered: 6-7 p.m. Richard Reed, 7-8 p.m. Bob McCurdy, 8-9 p.m. William McFarland, 9-9:30 p.m. Rebecca Leak and 9:30 –10 p.m. Brandon Willis. 3 balls for a $1. Come out and have some fun!

TOLLEY FAMILY REUNIONThe Tolley Family Reunion will be Sunday, September

4, 2011, at the Riverside High School cafeteria from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The high school is located at 2740 Hwy 641 South, Decaturville, TN 38329. Bring a dish and any old pictures you’d like to share and enjoy the family fellowship and great food. Don’t forget to mark your calendar. Hope to see you there.

EDNA SUE MCCASLIN Humboldt - Funeral services for Edna Sue McCaslin, 75,

were August 25, 2011, in the chapel of Karnes and Son Funeral Home with Bro. John Coleman officiating. Interment followed in Mount Olive Cemetery of Dyer.

Mrs. McCaslin passed away from this life on August 23, 2011, at Gibson General Hospital. She was born January 27, 1936, in Gibson County; the daughter of the late J. P. and Corabell Burnes Coleman. She was an LPN and had retired from home nursing care.

Mrs. Edna is survived by one son, Kenny McCaslin and wife Candi; three daughters, Harolyn Butler, Regina Cook and spouse Bubba, Kerry Sullivan and spouse Tim; 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by three brothers, James Coleman and spouse Fairy, Jimmy Ballentine and spouse Pat, Taylor Ballentine and spouse Lee; two sisters, Teresa Ragan and spouse Aubrey, and Winonda Reynolds.

Karnes and Son Funeral Home were honored to serve the family of Edna Sue McCaslin.

GCSSD BOARD MEETINGThe Gibson County Special School District Board of Trustees

will have the regular scheduled meeting on Thursday, Sept 8th in Gibson County High School at 6:30pm.

HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN CAR AND MOTORCYCLE SHOW

Highway to Heaven Car and Motorcycle Show featuring Roll ‘N Deep will be held September 3, 2011. The show is sponsored by Clora’s Chapel CPCA Church of Dyer. Special sponsor is Elite Whipz. Entry fee for cars is $20 and motorcycles is $15. The show will be held at old Rosenwald School lot in Dyer from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Judging will start at 12:30 p.m. For more information contact Busch McNeil at 731-377-1878 or Keith Harris at 731-414-8498.

CEMETERY DONATIONS Glanneese and Bill Minton (731-665-6489) are requesting

your help. They are maintaining the Keas cemetery on New Hope Road and are seeking donations of your time for upkeep or your financial donations to help defray the costs of taking care of this family cemetery. The gravestones date from 1873 and include the families of Keas, Gilmore, Davidson, Landrum, Cooper, Myers, Tate, Baird, Crews, McCain, Littleton, Mattox, Albea, Jewell, Hayes, McBroom, Thomas, Grier and Hassell. Financial donations can be made to the Keas Cemetery Fund at Farmers and Merchants Bank in Dyer or by contacting the Mintons at the above number. Your help will be greatly appreciated in preserving this historic site.

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Sunday: Bro. Ricky BatesMonday: Bro. Eddie Hayes

Tuesday: Bro. Larry Eddings Youth Night

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LESLIE ANN EDDLEMON Holly Springs, MS – Funeral services for Mrs. Leslie Ann

Eddlemon, 47, were conducted on August 30, 2011, in the chapel of Karnes and Son Funeral Home with Bro. Johnny Witherspoon officiating. Interment followed in Salem Methodist Church Cemetery in Rutherford, Tennessee.

Mrs. Eddlemon passed away from this life on August 26, 2011, in Holly Springs, Mississippi; she was formerly from Dyer. She was born October 3, 1963, in Gibson County.

She is survived by her parents, Ellen Thompson of Dyer, Tennessee, and her father, Jackie Eddlemon and wife Kaye, of Dresden, Tennessee; one brother, Michael Eddlemon.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Harold and Frances Eddlemon, and Grady and Lizzie Thompson. Karnes and Son Funeral Home were honored to serve the family of Mrs. Leslie Ann Eddlemon.

DAVY DAYS COMMITTEE MEETING The Davy Crockett Days Advisory Committee is seeking

suggestions for the Grand Marshall for the 44th annual Davy Crockett Days Parade. Suggestion forms may be filled out at Greene Things. After reviewing the suggestions, the committee will choose this year’s Grand Marshall at their September 20, 2011 meeting. Please visit Greene Things and make your suggestion.

It was a beautiful day this past Sunday both outside and inside the church. To begin the service the Drama team signed to an awesome song. We then enjoyed a special by Natalie Farrar. The title of the message was” Prepare Your Evacuation Route!” In this the question is asked which route have you chosen while on this earth? The wide road that satan temps you with or the straight and narrow road that will lead you to and eternity with Jesus.

The day is approaching when every person will give an account of their actions. When this day comes it will be too late to change paths. Living for Jesus and allowing Him too build on that foundation should be our hearts desire.

The Christian life is not easy because it sets you apart from the world.

Satan can’t take away your salvation, but he will continue to put bumps in the road. Keep your faith and trust in God every step of the way.

If you only go to church on Sunday for show and do the things of the world the rest of the week without conviction, maybe its time to ask God to change you and make you more like Him.

Choose God’s road for your evacuation route. Allow Jesus too live in you and shine through you. He holds no grudges, He has mercy and grace for anyone who calls on His name.

God can change people! Scripture Ref: Isaiah: 44:6, James 4:14 Isaiah 59:1. Please be in prayer for the sick and continue to pray for our service men and women.

Allow Jesus to shine through you this week!

North Union seem to have not only a good number of young people, but ones that are willing and able to serve within the church. This past Sunday was Youth Sunday and we were blessed as the usual positions were occupied by the younger generation.Danielle Rickman was at the piano and Kaitlyn Rickman and Chasity Warren led music. Corinne Rutherford made the announcements and one of those announcements was very special in deed! Corinne has recently received the Lord as her Savior and will be baptized this coming Sunday at Mt Pleasant Baptist.

Serving as Acolytes were Ally and Libby Goad. And I was especially proud to see my two grandsons, Michael Moeller and Cody Cooper, serving as ushers.

Lexi Whitley held our “Senior Moment” time with a demonstration using a tube of toothpaste. Toothpaste, like careless words, can’t be taken back once their out.

Robert Joyce’s message was on “Overcoming Obstacles.” Robert used several illustrations to make the points of his message

come alive. The Power of Choice, Prayer and Faith are all a part of facing obstacles in our lives with confidence and victory. Members of our drama team performed a skit for Union Methodist Church on Sunday evening. We thank that church for inviting us and for feeding us a wonderful meal and for the love offering. Thanks also to the parents who assisted us.

Several attended the wedding shower of Michelle Bell and Dylan Joyce on Sunday afternoon. They received many useful items and all enjoyed the games and refreshments. Their wedding is coming up on September 17th.

This week Libby Goad is celebrating her birthday. Robert and Sandy Whitley and Chance and Reecea Cooper are celebrating anniversaries.

We are thankful for those of our number who have been down due to illness, but were back at church Sunday. Good to see Shirley Sims and Keith Qualls.

We hope you have a wonderful week and are looking forward to the Labor Day weekend.

YOUTH SERVICESaturday, September 3, 6 p.m. at Kenton Church of God. Bro.

James Richards will be the guest speaker. Everyone is invited for a time of Praise and Worship and Fellowship.

New Hope By Shirley Hooper

Wednesday evening, Bro. Corey Meggs led in praise, reports and prayer requests. He completed our study on Restoration from Ezra chapters 9 and 10, speaking on courage to do what is right and matters of discipline.

We rejoiced Sunday morning with a great attendance for the start of our revival. Our choir under direction of Bro. Terry Owens, opened worship with, “All Hail the Power of Jesus Name,” and “O Come Let Us Adore Him.” Then Terry sang “Blessed Assurance.”

Evangelist, Brother Lammie Lammersfeld led us singing, “Let’s Have A Revival” and “He is in the Midst.” He preached from Acts 17:22, 30-33, “Being faithful to God.”

Several New Hope folks visited friends at Dyer Nursing Home Sunday afternoon.

The McEwen family sang. After enjoying a great meal Sunday evening, the McEwens blessed us with songs and testimony. Brother Terry sang, “You Do What’s Possible, I’ll do the Miracle.” Brother Lammie brought another stirring message from Luke 11:5-10.

We learned our church is a charging station, the cry should be, “Lord, I’m Tired of Doing It My Way, I Want to Do It Your way.”

The thought for the day is borrowed from Br. Adrian Rogers concerning a Christian life. It’s always too soon to quit, never too late to start.

Sympathy is extended to the family of Evelyn (Pud) Skinner Cherry of St. Louis, Missouri. Her cousins, Nathaniel, Robert Edward, and Billy Skinner of Dyer and Melinda Skinner of Clarksville attended her funeral last week.

Julia Shane, Daphne and Merrisa of Lansing, Michigan, Kevin Shane and his three children spent a few days in Greenfield last week.

County Line Lodge #68 held a wonderful program Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Youth Center in Kenton. The occasion was honoring Brother William Edmonds and observing County Line’s 100 years existence. Although Bro. Edmonds was not able to be there it was a wonderful program. He was rushed to Madison County General Hospital Saturday morning by ambulance. We thank God he is resting much better.

Rev. Michelle Skinner delivered the message. Her topic was “God’s Sovereign Plan” found in 2 Kings 20:7. The Mt. Zion Worship Center choir provided the very enjoyable music. County Line officers honored Bro. Edmonds, Richard Mays, Robenia Bailey and myself for our dedication and our many years of service, which was a happy surprise to us. The members of Naomi Chapter #265 served a delicious lunch after the service.

We had a spiritual day at St. Paul Sunday morning beginning with Sunday school. Immediately after Sunday school, Alssya Pitts was baptized. It was her request that Rev. Michelle Skinner baptize her, and Min. Jasmin Williams assisted her.

In morning worship,

the Youth Department did the devotion and provided the music. Min. Jasmin Williams delivered the Message. Her topic, “Jesus is the Answer,” was found in Mark 8:22 &23. Minister Timothy White preached at Beech Grove M.B. Church of Rutherford. Several of his family members accompanied him.

At 3 p.m. St. Paul’s Mass choir held their Annual Choir Day. We would like to thank Badget Chapel C. P. Church of Rutherford, Mt. Hermon M. B. Church of Woodland Mills, and Beech Grove M. B. church of Rutherford for fellowshipping with us. It was a Holy Ghost filled service. Each choir sang with the spirit and the entire congregation was blessed. We thank all of our visitors for their presence. Sunday was a very good day.

Lexie Cooper spent Saturday with her Tiffany Banks in Memphis in Memphis. They attended the circus, shopped, ate out, and enjoyed a girl’s day out.

Please remember Bro. Edmonds and Demequa Harrell in your prayers. Demequa spent the night at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis Wednesday and had tests run. Her husband, Johnny Harrell was with her. We know that God is in the healing and blessing business.

St. Paul’s Mass Choir sang at Beech Grove in their fall revival Wednesday. Rev. Garlan White was the speaker for the week.

Harriette Alford and I were in Jackson last week for her eye doctor’s appointment. Mary Warren and Cathy Bailey shopped in Dyersburg Saturday evening. God bless and have a wonderful week.

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Sports & EducationGC Pioneers fall to Dresden Lions 33-13

SKILLS CONTEST WINNER - Lady Eagle Madison Langston won the Skills Contest over the summer with 13,010 points. Head coach Tracy Reed started a skills contest to instill the proper fundamentals so each player could prepare for game conditions. Each player received a point for every time they completed a skill.(Photo by Lori Cathey)

LADY EAGLES DISPLAY SPONSORSHIP BANNER - Dyer Lady Eagles 8th graders Chay Poynor and Mikayla Simpson display the Lady Eagles softball sponsorships banner during Monday’s game. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

2011 DYER JUNIOR HIGH LADY EAGLES - Junior High Lady Eagles members are (not in order) Aubrie Croom, Taylor Hill, Brittney Kolwyck, Madison Langston, Shelby Croom, Ashton Lannom, Britton Mann, Caitlyn Mayberry, Ashley O’Daniel, Hannah Patterson, Alexa Powell, Chay Poynor, Mikayla Simpson, Briana Taylor and Carleigh Travis. The Lady Eagles are coached by Tracy Reed-Head Coach and Tom Lannom. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

BEHIND THE LINES - GC quarterback Zac Walton runs behind his offensive line to pick up a first down. Walton rushed 6 times for 32 yards against Dresden. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

FIRST TOUCHDOWN - Fullback Trey Wiese scores Gibson County’s first touch down on a short run. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

SOWELL GIVES HIS ALL - Pioneer running back Javon Sowell gives an all out effort as he flies past the Dresden defense for extra yards. After giving 110 percent all night, Sowell was named player of the week with 88 rushing yards, he caught one pass for 21 yards. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

TAKE DOWN - Gibson County’s Markee Brown and Drew Scobey bring down a Dresden player for a fourth down. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

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Household Hazardous Waste is any unwanted or spent product used in your home, vehicle, or on your lawn and garden that is corrosive, flammable, toxic, or reative. Examples of HHW include the following:

Household Cleaners Home Maintenance ProductsDrain Openers Paint ThinnerOven Cleaners Paint Strippers/RemoversWood/Metal Cleaners & Polish AdhesivesToilet Bowl Cleaners Asphalt/Concrete/Wood Sealers

Automotive Parts Lawn & GardenOil/Fuel Additives HerbicidesGrease & Rust Solvents PesticidesBody Putty FungicidesAntifreeze/Coolants PreservativesUsed Oil Propane BottlesStarter Fluids AerosolsAir Conditioning Refrigerants

MiscellaneousPhoto Processing ChemicalsFingernail Polish RemoverPool ChemicalsMedicines/DrugsMercury Containing Lamps

Business Waste, Explosives, Medical Wastes, Paint and Radioactive Materials, including smoke detectors, are not acceptable at the Event.

HHW Questions: 800-287-9013tn.gov/evnironment/swm/hhw

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GCHS PIONEER PLAYERS OF THE WEEK – The GCHS Pioneer Player of the Week for August 19th is Markee Brown (left) of Dyer. Brown is a junior at GCHS. In the game against Halls, he had fi ve tackles, rushing-20, yards per carry-3.5, touchdowns-1, and assists-2. Brown scored the only touchdown of the game and led all running backs in rushing. He had 67 yards, the longest was a 19-yard gain. The GCHS Pioneer Player of the Week for August 26th was Javon Sowell (right) who rushed 12 times for 88 yards and caught one pass for 21 yards for a total of 109 all purpose yards. He is a senior and is from Dyer. The GCHS Player of the week is sponsored by Farmers & Merchants Bank of Rutherford, (Tim Griggs, president) a branch of Farmers & Merchants of Trezevant.

GCHS FootballPlayer of the Week

BY LORI CATHEYThe Gibson County

Pioneers fell to the Lions 33-13 in the 2011 season home opener.

GCHS head coach Lee Atkins commented, “Our boys fought hard and never gave up the fight. Our conditioning program is starting to have some impact in keeping our players on the field for longer periods of time as 8 of the 11 go both ways and play most special teams.”

“The game can be summed up by the execution of five plays by Dresden. Two came on pass interceptions and three by the Lion’s offense. Our Pioneers played well throughout much of the contest but we made too many mistakes in the second quarter giving up three TD’s and two PAT’s as Dresden pulled away with a commanding lead.”

During halftime coach Atkins told the Pioneers to put the second quarter behind them and focus on the remaining half of play. The Pioneers defense stepped up and only gave up one touchdown for the remainder of the game. In the fourth quarter Pioneers offense started to move the ball. The Pioneers started on the 23-yard line when senior Javon Sowell picked up 23 yards for a first down at the 46-yard line. Pioneers Markee Brown and Trey Wiese both picked up first downs to move the ball to the 2-yard line. One play later, Wiese smashed across the goal line running behind big senior left guard Cameron Johnson for a

touchdown with 6:47 left in the fourth quarter. Jake Wiley connected on the PAT to make the score 33-7. Junior TB Markee Brown scored the final touchdown of the game on a 37 yard run. The PAT sailed just left of the upright and missed leaving the final score 33-13.

The player of the game was Javon Sowell who rushed 12 times for 88 yards and caught one pass for 21 yards. Statistically, GC recorded 21 yards

passing and 248 yards rushing for 10 first downs. GC’s quarterback Zac Walton rushed 6 times for 32 yards. Junior Trey Wiese rushed 6 times for 14 yards and a TD. Markee Brown rushed 12 times for 84 yards scoring a TD and also had 5 tackles.

Leading the defense was Drew Scobey with 8 tackles; Cameron Johnson, Dustin Murdock and Zac Cross each had 6 tackles and Marcous Bailey had four tackles for the night.

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YARD SALE 206 Hillside, Kenton Sept. 2 – 3. From 7 a.m. Friday and from 7 a.m. Saturday until 1 p.m. Some antiques, large variety of items.---------------------------------

YARD SALE Multi-family, Friday Sept. 2, 8 ‘til 12, Saturday Sept. 3, 7 ‘til 4. 43 Dyer Hwy, Trenton, next to old George Town, baby clothes, all sizes children and adult clothes, lamps, books, desk, baby car seat, toddler bed, baby swing. Lots of stuff. ------------------------------------

NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID

The Tri-Area Service Consortium (TAFSC) is requesting bids for an addendum to our food, non-food supplies and produce for its Food Service operations. The TAFSC is a consolidated purchasing agreement between the Board of Trustees of the Milan Special School District, the Trenton Special School District, the Gibson County Special School District, the Bradford Special School District, the Humboldt City School District, the Crockett County School District, the Alamo City School District and the Bells City School District. The districts operate 27 schools: i.e. Milan - 3, Trenton - 3, Gibson County - 9, Bradford - 1, Humboldt - 4, Crockett County - 5, Alamo - 1, and Bells - 1.

Bids are to be submitted on the basis of the vendor’s invoice cost of the goods in each category, plus a fixed fee. The fixed fee wil remain firm during the entire term of the contract (one year).

Copies of complete bid instructions and specifications will be available beginning August 31, 2011, from Ginny Hatch, Humboldt City Schools, 2602 Viking Drive, Humboldt, TN 38343. The bid opening will be September 15, 2011, at 9:00 a.m. at the Humboldt City Schools office.

Visit www.hickmanrealty.com for all properties!*Residential*Commercial*Auctions*Relocation*Land

Milan Office Humboldt Office5108 S. First*686-3341 1954 Main St*787-4720

Jonathan Murphree 697-3173 •Mykie Anderson 499-2209 •Ray Whitwell 697-5002 •Ruth Ann Pafford 571-2227 •Jimmy Copous 571-7417 •David

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4970 Sidonia Kenton Rd, Kenton 4BR/2BA - $57,900

•Lot - S. Church, Rutherford- $6,500•1.5 Ac, Dyer - $9,500

•28 Ac - 45 By-Pass, Dyer - $140,000 •30 Ac - St Rt 105, Rutherford - $110,000

•40 Ac - Mercer Cut-Off Loop, Dyer - $96,000

Investment Opportunity in Dyer/Rutherford Area - Package price $157,900 includes 1 Duplex, and 1 Triplex. Potential income $1,750/month. Excellent locations.

306 S. Trenton St, Rutherford 4BR/1.5BA - $49,900

14 Jesse Wood Rd, Kenton 3BR/1BA - 4 Ac - $69,900

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290 Northern Chapel, Rutherford 4BR/3BA-Lg Shop-9 Ac - $389,900

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323 Gravettes Crossing Rd, Rutherford

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105 Peck Switch Cove, Dyer 3BR/2BA - $99,500

YARD SALE Sat. Sept. 3 at 226 Thomas Street, Dyer. Lots of baby clothes, baby swing, home interior items, comforter set, women’s clothes, miscellaneous items.---------------------------------

FOR SALE OR RENT 3 bedrooms and 2 bathroom, 105 S. Peck Switch Cove, Dyer. For more information, call 697-9005.

FOR SALE BY OWNERS 2 bedroom, 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. --------------------------4wks.

4 FAMILY YARD SALE 208 Central St. in Dyer SAturday, Sept. 3 from 7 a.m. until ? Lots of everything!

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALEGIBSON COUNTY, STATE OF TENNESSEE

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

Default has been made in the terms, conditions and payments provided for in that certain Deed of Trust dated June 28, 2006, of record in Deed Book/Page Number 890/1023, Instrument 77309, Register’s Office for GIBSON County, Tennessee, from Brandon Fesmire and Susan Fesmire (Borrower) to HOLMES RICH & SIGLER PC ATTY (Trustee) for the benefit of New Century Mortgage Corporation (Lender), securing the Note/indebtedness therein described, the entire Note/indebtedness having been declared in default and immediately due and payable by the lawful owner and holder thereof.

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2006-HE8 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE8 (Holder), now being the present owner/holder of said indebtedness, has now requested that foreclosure proceedings be instituted, and said Holder has appointed the firm listed below as Successor Trustee under said Deed of Trust, by an instrument duly recorded in the aforesaid records, to serve in the place and stead of the aforementioned Trustee. Notice of the Right to Foreclose was sent to the Borrower by letter dated June 10, 2011.

NOW, THEREFORE, said Successor Trustee, or agent thereof, pursuant to said Deed of Trust, having been requested by the Holder so to do, and by virtue of the authority and power vested in said Successor Trustee by said Deed of Trust, will on September 20, 2011 at 1:00 p.m., at the usual and customary location at the Gibson County, Tennessee, Courthouse, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash (or credit upon the indebtedness secured if the lawful owner and holder thereof is the successful purchaser), the following-described property:

MAP 107 L GROUP K PARCEL 6.00

BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE MARGIN OF SOUTH HIGH STREET AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE TRENTON SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY, SAID POINT BEING 159 FEET SOUTH OF A RAILROAD SPIKE DRIVEN AT THE BACK OF SIDEWALK AT BAKER’S SOUTHEAST CORNER; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 30 MINUTES WEST WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT LINE 121 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 30 MINUTES EAST WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT LINE 25 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 30 MINUTES WEST WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT LINE 112.96 FEET TO A POINT IN CARR’S EAST LINE; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 42 SECONDS EAST WITH CARR AND BATES’ EAST LINES 106 FEET; THENCE NORTH 86 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST FOR 211.43 FEET TO A POINT IN THE WEST MARGIN OF SOUTH HIGH STREET; THENCE A CHORD BEARING AND DISTANCE OF NORTH 14 DEGREES 30 MINUTES EAST FOR 85.30 FEET; THENCE CONTINUING WITH SAID MARGIN DUE NORTH FOR 38 FEET TO THE BEGINNING, CONTAINING 0.586 ACRES MORE OR LESS, PER SURVEY OF ROBERT DODD, R. L. S. 1068, DATED DECEMBER 6, 1988.

BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED BY DEED TO BRANDON FESMIRE AND SUSAN FESMIRE BY DEED DATED JULY 27, 2004 AS RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 812, PAGE 541, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF GIBSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE.

For informational purposes only, this property is commonly known as 1022 S. High Street, Trenton, TN 38382, Parcel ID 107L K 00600 000731.

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

Listing of Subordinate Lien holders: New Century Mortgage Corporation18400 Von Karman, Suite 1000Irvine, CA 92612

Listing of Other Interested Parties: N/A

This sale is subject to liens; easements; encumbrances; property taxes; rights of redemption of taxing entities; all matters shown on any recorded plan(s) or plat(s); any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and other matters which are prior in right to the lien of the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

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

Weissman Nowack Curry & Wilco, PCOne Alliance Center, 4th Floor

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALEGIBSON COUNTY, STATE OF TENNESSEE

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

Default has been made in the terms, conditions and payments provided for in that certain Deed of Trust dated February 03, 2005, of record in Deed Book/Page Number 840/500, Instrument 60683, Register’s Office for Gibson County, Tennessee, from Margie Golden and Kenneth Golden (Borrower) to Wesley D. Turner (Trustee) for the benefit of Argent Mortgage Company, LLC (Lender), securing the Note/indebtedness therein described, the entire Note/indebtedness having been declared in default and immediately due and payable by the lawful owner and holder thereof.

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE (THE TRUSTEE) UNDER THE TRUST AGREEMENT (AS DEFINED HEREIN), RECITES AND PROVIDES AS FOLLOWSSTRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-HE1 SECURITIZATION SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF JULY 1, 2005 (Holder), now being the present owner/holder of said indebtedness, has now requested that foreclosure proceedings be instituted, and said Holder has appointed the firm listed below as Successor Trustee under said Deed of Trust, by an instrument duly recorded in the aforesaid records, to serve in the place and stead of the aforementioned Trustee. Notice of the Right to Foreclose was sent to the Borrower by letter dated January 05, 2011.

NOW, THEREFORE, said Successor Trustee, or agent thereof, pursuant to said Deed of Trust, having been requested by the Holder so to do, and by virtue of the authority and power vested in said Successor Trustee by said Deed of Trust, will on September 06, 2011 at 1:00 p.m., at the usual and customary location at the Gibson County, Tennessee, Courthouse, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash (or credit upon the indebtedness secured if the lawful owner and holder thereof is the successful purchaser), the following-described property:

BEING LOT 17 OF MILAN HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, OF THE CITY OF MILAN, TENNESSEE, A PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 102, PAGE 98, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF GIBSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE AND BETTER DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING IN WEST MARGIN OF WAHL STREET AT SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THIS LOT AND NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 18, MILAN HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION; RUNS THENCE WITH NORTH LINE OF LOT 18, NORTH 88 DEGREES WEST 160 FEET TO A POINT; RUNS THENCE NORTH 2 DEGREES EAST 80 FEET TO NORTHWEST CORNER OF THIS LOT AND SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 16, MILAN HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION; RUNS THENCE WITH SOUTH LINE OF LOT 16, SOUTH 88 DEGREES EAST 160 FEET TO WEST MARGIN OF WAHL STREET; RUNS THENCE WITH SAME SOUTH 2 DEGREES WEST 80 FEET TO BEGINNING.

THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO MARGIE GOLDEN AND HUSBAND, KENNETH GOLDEN BY DEED APPEARING OF RECORD IN DEED BOOK 840 , PAGE 498 IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF GIBSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE.

For informational purposes only, this property is commonly known as 4079 Wahl Street, Milan, TN 38358, Parcel ID 12123F-C-00600.000 (123F-C-006.00).

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

Listing of Subordinate Lienholders: N/A

Listing of Other Interested Parties: N/A

This sale is subject to liens; easements; encumbrances; property taxes; rights of redemption of taxing entities; all matters shown on any recorded plan(s) or plat(s); any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and other matters which are prior in right to the lien of the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

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

Weissman Nowack Curry & Wilco, PCOne Alliance Center, 4th Floor

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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deedof Trust dated January 11, 2006, executed by JAMES R LOVELL AND WIFE, WAYMA DIANNE LOVELL, conveying certain real property therein described to TEEL MCCORMACK AND MARONEY PLC as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Gibson, County, on January 13, 2006, as Instrument No. 70639, in Book 881, at Page 809; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY,AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-FF5, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES,SERIES 2006-FF5, who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, Notice of the Right to Foreclose (“Notice”) was given in compliance with Tennessee law by the mailing a copy of the Notice to the parties at least sixty (60) days prior to the first publication of the Substitute Trustee’s Sale. WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, RECONTRUSTCOMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its dulyappointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on September 15, 2011, 11:00 AM at the Gibson County courthouse door where foreclosure sales are customarily held At the Gibson County Courthouse, Trenton, TN, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Gibson County, Tennessee, to wit: BEGINNING AT STAKE IN THE EAST MARGIN OF NEW HOPE ROAD, POORES NORTHWEST CORNER RUNS THENCE EAST WITH POORES INTERIORS EAST CORNER; RUNS THENCENORTH 5 POLESWITH POORES WEST LINE TO A STAKE; RUNSTHENCE WEST 36 POLES WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF KEAS CEMETERY TO A STAKE IN THE EAST MARGIN OF NEW HOPE ROAD; RUNSTHENCESOUTH WITH THE EAST MARGIN OF SAID ROAD TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING;CONTAINING 1/6 ACRES MORE OR LESS PARCEL NUMBER: 048 03200 000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 241 NEW HOPE ST, DYER, TN38330. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): James R. Lovell and Wayma Dianne Lovell OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Substitute Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2-984-0407 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (866) 681-5002 TS#: 11-0052038 FEI # 1006.141144 08/24, 08/31, 09/07/2011

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF GIBSON

COUNTY, TENNESSEE AT TRENTON

NON-RESIDENT NOTICE

To DEANNA LEE MCCAIG,

A Non-resident Of The State Of Tennessee.

You are hereby commanded to serve on Deana Lee McCaig, Complainant’s Attorney, whose address is Bill R. Barron, 124 East CourtSquare, Trenton, TN 38382, an Answer to the Complaint,which is sworn to and filed against you in the caseof Bobby Dean McCaig vs Deanna Lee McCaig, #20219 in the above Court,within thirty (30) days after the last date of publicationhereof, or judgment by default will be taken againstyou for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

It is ordered that thisNotice be published for four (4) consecutive weeksin The Tri-City Reporter, weekly newspaper in Dyer, Tennessee.

This the 8th day of August, 2011.

Shonna Smith, Clerk &Master

By: Arlina Minton, DCM(4tp 9/7)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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

LINDA KAY SAMPLEDOCKET: 20225P

Notice is hereby given that on the 16TH day ofAUGUST, of 2011, LettersADMINISTRATION, in respect of the estate ofLINDA KAY SAMPLE, 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 named Court within the earlier of four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death, otherwisetheir claims will be forever barred in the manner and to the extent provided by law. Date of Death: FEBRUARY9, 2011.

This 16TH day ofAUGUST, 2011.

Signed: TED SAMPLEAdministrator

Estate of LINDA KAY SAMPLE

SHONNA SMITH,CLERK & MASTER

By: Susan Graves, DCM

BRADLEY J. OWENS213 EAST LAFAYETTEJACKSON, TN 38301(2tp 8/31)

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that The Farmers & Merchants Bank, 105 S. Main Street, Dyer; Gibson County, Tennessee has made application with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for the purpose of relocating its main office facility to 110 S. Main Street, Dyer, Gibson County, Tennessee.

Any person wishing to comment on or protest this application any person having information which may have a bearing on the fitness of any ofthe organizers or proponents of this application, may file his or her comments in writing with the Regional Director (DCS) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at its Area Office at 5100 Poplar Avenue, Suite 1900, Memphis, Tennessee, 38137, and/or the Commissioner of Financial Institutions, 414 Union Street, Nashville, Tennessee 37219 or telephone the Department of Financial Institutions at 615-741-5018 not later than September 22, 2011. The non-confidential portions of the application are on file in the Area Office and areavailable for public inspection during regular business hours. Photocopies of information in the non-confidential portion of the file will be made available upon request.

This office will operate under the name of The Farmers & Merchants Bank.

The Farmers & Merchants Bank

Joel T. Reynolds

Dennis A. Alexander to Glenda G. Brown – 13th CD

Elizabeth R. Chambers, n/k/a Elizabeth A. Robison, to Gary A. Baker and wife, Jeanne Baker – Dyer

Jane Mills Price, Teresa Price Lowery, Jeri Price Harbin and William Thomas Price to J.C. Teague – 18th CD

Martha Burke, by and through her guardian, Josephine Jackson, Ida

Burke Howard, Wilma Jane Burke Wilson and Thelma Burke Harmon to Frank Williams – 14th CD

Larry P. Dorris to Arnetta Kay Speer – 1st CD

John David Johnson and Rena Sue Johnson to Thomas Chambliss and wife, Patricia Chambliss – 3rd CD

Larry Dorris to Julie K. Moore 1st CD

James R. Barr and wife,

Tabitha Barr to E. Elizabeth Bridgers – 13th CD

Dana Lee Graves and wife, Donna Yvonne Graves to Rick Mayer and Lynn Allen – Humboldt

Gary Staggs and wife, Deborah Staggs, John Michael Staggs and Ron Chandler and wife, Barbara Chandler to Lea Beth Oney – 13th CD

Elsie D. Haach to Ronald Gene Haach – 13th CD

First State welcomes Dustin Frazier as ag loan officer of the ag services division to the Kenton office located at 107 N. Poplar Street. First State offers banking, lending, and ag services through this office. Frazier will be responsible for developing and serving the community with ag-related loans and financial services.

Frazier is a graduate of Gleason High School and the University of Tennessee at Martin. He joined First State in 2008 serving as the branch manager for First State Bank in Greenfield. He is a member of the Weakley County Chamber of Commerce Board and First State Weakley County Youth Leadership Board.

“Dustin has proven to be a quick learner regarding providing bank services to First State customers. I am confident that he will quickly become able to serve the needs of First State’s ag customers. He understands the unique wants and needs of farmers and ag business customers. He can work with them to mold the products and services First State offers to meet those needs,” said Joe Brasher, community bank president of First State Bank. “Dustin is committed to working to extend services that will enable our customers to be successful in what they do thus improving the strength of our communities.”

Dustin Frazier joins First State Ag Services NOTICE TO

CREDITORST.C.A. 30-2-306

Estate ofCAROLYN KARNES

DOCKET: 20231PNotice is hereby given

that on the 23RD day of AUGUST, of 2011, Letters TESTAMENTARY, in respect of the estate of CAROLYN KARNES, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court 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 named Court within the earlier of four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred in the manner and to the extent provided by law. Date of Death: AUGUST 4, 2011.

This 23RD day of AUGUST, 2011.

Signed: SHEILA O’BRIANT

ExecutrixEstate of CAROLYN

KARNESSHONNA SMITH,

CLERK & MASTERBy: Paula Hudson, DCM

NANCY CHOATE367A N PARKWAY, STE 5JACKSON, TN 38308(2tp 9/7)

Page 10 The Tri-City Reporter, Wednesday, August 31, 2011

GIANT SUNFLOWERS – Harland Dycus, of 264 Hull Street in Dyer, received some sunflower seeds from his grand daughter, Cody Carter, who lives in the mountains near Bardstown, Kentucky. Dycus planted the seeds late in the season on June 1st, and has put nothing on them but water. He doesn’t know what strain the sunflowers are from, but they shot up to over 15 feet in height and are still growing.

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The economy continues to struggle and gas prices remain high. The cost to fill up the gas tank in an average car is over $60. If that is breaking your budget, there are two things you can do about it. You can either try to improve your gas mileage or replace you car with a fuel efficient one.

To improve your car’s gas mileage, make sure your tires are properly inflated. Under inflated tires can cost you up to 2 mpg. Then, replace your air filter regularly and put in new spark plugs every

30,000 miles. The smoother your car runs, the better its gas mileage.

Remove anything from your car you do not really need.

The more weight in your car, the more gas it will use. Also, remove your roof rack when you are not using it and put a bed cover on your pickup truck. This will reduce drag and give you 2 or 3 more mpg.

Of course, the ultimate gas saver is to slow down. The faster you drive, the more gas your car will use.

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GC BAND TRAILOR GETS NEW PAINT - Gibson County Band has new look both on the field and on the highway, with new uniforms and updated semi-trailer.Gibson County Band Trailer has had a facelift. Thanks to the generous donation from a Gibson County High School Alumni the band was able to have their school name updated on the semi-trailer used to carry the band equipment to games and competitions. Upon its completion, students and sponsors provided the additional funds needed to revamp the school crest. A special thanks to all that donated, helped in the removal of the old lettering and crest, and to Kevin Lewis of Pro Image Tint and Graphics for the new design.

car, you have to figure out what to do with the gas guzzler. The dealership won’t want it because there is no demand for them. It will be difficult to sell privately for the same reason. You can sell it for parts at a junk yard, or you can donate your car to charity. Cars4Charities will gladly take your gas guzzler. In return, you will get a tax deduction of the amount they sell it for or $500 whichever is more. They have hundreds of charities that can be helped by your car donation.

“Let’s Get Caught Being Good: in the theme Spring Hill School introduced to its student body August 19, as they held the kick-off for the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program. Students and school district leaders were informed that Spring Hill School would be implementing this program which is designed for all students, will prevent and respond to bullying, and is focused on changing school climate. At the kick-off students were told the

definition of bullying and the four school rules that will be the focus of the Program. During the assembly teachers lip synced the song “We’re Not Going to Take It’ to emphasize to students that bullying will not be tolerated at Spring Hill School.

The Olweus Bullying Prevention (OBPP) is the most researched and best-known bullying prevention program available today. With over thirty-five years of research and successful

implementation all over the world, OBPP is a whole-school program that has been proven to prevent or reduce bullying throughout a school setting.

A key component to the program is the class meeting, which students will be participating in each Friday. Another part of Spring Hill School’s program is catching students defending and/or including others. When students demonstrate defending these skills their names will be placed on a fish. Each student is eligible for a biweekly prize sponsored by the school faculty.

On Tuesday evening at the school’s annual Open House, parents were introduced to the components of the program. Signs will be posted in the community to remind students that bullying will not be tolerated in our community - no matter where it happens. Spring Hill School will appreciate the support of everyone in the community as it tries to prevent this problem from occurring.

Spring Hill School holds Olweus Bullying Prevention kick-off

THE POWER OF MUSIC - Spring Hill School teachers informed students what “We’re Not Going To Take It” when it comes to bullying. Spring Hill School data showed that the school has minimal problems with this issue.

“Dyer Eagles Soar above Bullying” is the theme Dyer School introduced to its student body August 19, as the held the kick-off for the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program. Students and community leaders were informed that Dyer School would be implementing this program which is designed for all students, will prevent and respond to bullying and is focused in changing school climate. As the kick-off students were told the definition of bullying, and teachers introduced the four anti-bullying rules by performing a variety of skits.

The Olweus Bullying Prevention (OBPP) is the most researched and best-known bullying prevention program available today. With over thirty-five years of research and successful implementation all over the world, OBPP is a whole-school program that has been proven to prevent or

reduce bullying throughout a school setting.

A key component to the program is the class meeting which students will be participating in each Friday. Another part of Dyer School’s program is the Eagle Defenders. When students exhibit their commitment to the rules by doing things such as defending and/or including others, they will become Eagle Defenders and will have their manes placed in an eagle in the cafeteria. Each Eagle Defender is

eligible for monthly prize sponsored by the Farmers and Merchants Bank.

On Monday evening at the school’s annual Open House, parents were introduced to the components of the program. Signs will be posted in the community to remind students that bullying will not be tolerated in our community – no matter where is happens. Dyer School will appreciate the support of everyone in the community as it tries to prevent this problem from occurring.

Dyer School holds Olweus Bullying Prevention kick-off

COMMUNITY LEADERS SHOW SUPPORT - Community Leaders Show Support of “Dyer Eagles Soar Above Bullying” program. Pictured are Sam Thompson, Dyer Mayor, Brad Garner, Dyer School Principal, Neil Matthews, Dyer City Police, Chuck Arnold, Gibson County Sheriff, Jeff Maitland, Gibson County Sheriff’s Department, Eddie Pruett, Gibson County School District Superintendent, and Amy Richardson, Dyer School Counselor.

WE WILL HELP YOU - Dyer School teachers helped students learn the 4 Anti-Bullying School rules by acting out skits. In this picture 2nd and 4th grade teachers had students cheer “We will Help You.”

PROUD SUPPORTERS - Spring Hill School’s Olweus Bullying Prevention efforts are supported by Treva Maitland, School Board member and Eddie Pruett, Gibson County District Superintendent. This school wide prevention effort is under the leadership of Joey Harrison, Spring Hill Principal and Amy Richardson, Spring Hill School counselor.