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A local task force, that includes three former commanders at Milan Army Ammunition Plant, along with political leaders on every level of government are turning up the heat on the United States Army, seeking more information before jobs are relocated from the Milan Arsenal to Middletown, Iowa.

Speaking at the monthly meeting of the Gibson County Democratic Party at the Ed Jones Agri-plex Thursday, Victor Parkins, editor of the Milan Mirror-Exchange, stated lawmakers are asking that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) conducted by an independent third party be

BY MICHAEL ENOCHSBilly and Treva Adams of Kenton have an

unusual hobby that has evolved into a business raising and selling exotic birds as pets. Billy Adams retired from the Kincade Company in Union City around ten years ago. His son bought Adams a parakeet as a gift to keep him company around the house, since his wife, Treva, still works as an assistant teacher at the local Headstart program during the day.

Adams discovered he had a natural affinity with birds and a growing curiosity about the avian world. His curiosity led him to purchase books

about the care and breeding of exotic birds. Before long, he and Treva were visiting bird shows.

Adams’ first purchase was a pair of African Grey parrots. They share a cage in the Adams’ living room. The talkative one is named Elvis and his shy mate is named Troy. Adams proclaims Elvis is “my number one bird.” Elvis lives up to his famous namesake, being a tireless performer, and a source of continuous entertainment. He sings, talks, dances and does a wide variety of tricks.

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BY STEVE SHORTThe Gibson Co.

Commission will reconvene from recess and hold a special meeting Thursday night June 24 at 6 p.m. at the Ed Jones Agricomplex in Trenton.

Commissioners will take action on several resolutions that deal primarily with financial bookkeeping and end of the fiscal year matters.

“This is mainly a housekeeping meeting,” said director of finances Lanita Van Dyke. “But it is a recessed session so we can take up anything we need to deal with. We won’t get into next year’s (2010-11) budget. We’re still finishing up this year.”

Resolutions before the Commission June 24 will include the following topics:

Kenton vehicle fees – A resolution will allow for the County Clerk to collect motor vehicle regulatory fees imposed by the city of

BY MICHAEL ENOCHSThe city council of Dyer

met on Monday, June 14, at city hall with the second and final reading of two ordinances to adjust the water and sewer rates for the city and surrounding service area on the agenda. On the brink of having state officials set the water and sewer rates for the town in order for the two departments to remain solvent and self-supporting, the city council approved the passage of both ordinances 2010-181 and -182 respectively on the second and final reading.

The water rate schedule was set nearly one year ago at $12 per month on a minimum rate up to 2,000 gallons of water used; $.25 per 100 gallons for the next 3,000 gallons; $.22 per 100 gallons for all over 5,001 gallons used, plus a capital improvement fee of $3.50 plus sales tax for inside the corporate limits. Per month, outside corporate limits were the same as inside with an additional monthly charge of $1.50 for usage.

The sewer service charges were the same as the water rate.

As for the approval of the new rates, the water schedule per month inside the corporate limits will now be $24.25 per month base fee; $.25 per 100 gallons of

BY CHASITY LANGSTONThe North-Gibson Relay For Life is a night packed

with food, fun and fellowship. This year’s Relay for Life will take place Friday night June 25. Food and activities begin at 5 p.m. with the opening ceremony at 7 p.m. Opening remarks will be made by North Gibson Relay for Life Chairman, William Gentry McFarland. Pastor John Coleman will lead in the opening prayer, followed by Veronica Richards singing The National Anthem and Mary Chandler singing God Bless America. There will be a sponsor recognition, paying tribute to the fine businesses and people who help make Relay possible. Also the Honorary Chairperson from each North Gibson city will be recognized. They are Rutherford - Ruble Dean, Kenton - Janice Meeks, Bradford - Melinda Adams, Dyer - Brenda Carroll and Yorkville - Michael Gregory.

This year marks the 26th anniversary for Relay for Life and the 15th anniversary for North Gibson Relay for Life. Here are just a few of the reasons why people in our community ‘Relay.’

“I have had friends and family members, who have been diagnosed with cancer, some have lost their battle and some are survivors. Relay is a good cause. I have see progress made in the treatment and prevention of cancer since I began with Relay.” - Pam Grady, Team Leader Dyer School

“I and my family have been touched with cancer. My sister recently had surgery for cancer.” - Betty Rose Thompson, Co-Team Leader Dyer C.P. Church

“I ‘Relay’ to make a difference. I know lots of people who are affected by cancer and I want to help out.” - Keri Lannom, Co-Team Leader Kenton School

“My family has been affected by cancer. I ‘Relay’ for

them.” - Stephanie Pate, Team Leader Bradford High School FCCLA

PURPLE RIBBONS SUPPORT RELAY FOR LIFE - Purple ribbons are attached to door knobs, mail boxes, and front doors all in anticipation of the Gibson - North Relay for Life which will be held Friday night, June 25 on Yates Field at Gibson County High School. Local florist owner Brandie Forrester of Kenton Flower Shop donated ribbons to Lois Carson, Relay for Life committee member and Dyer School Relay for Life member. The ribbons are available for a $10 donation to the American Cancer Society. Relay begins at 5 p.m. with food followed by the opening ceremony at 7 p.m. (phorto by William G. McFarland)

BY LORI CATHEYA young Rutherford girl is

credited with helping to save a burning home in Rutherford Monday.

The Rutherford Fire Department was paged to a house fire at 501 West Mill Street just after noon. When they arrived on the scene they found heavy black smoke coming from the attic of the house. All the windows on the front of the house were black and cracking due to the extreme heat build up inside the house. The firefighters laid a supply line from the fire hydrant to the fire truck.

Rutherford Fire Department had Dyer Fire Department and Medic #4 called to send manpower over to help due to the very hot outside temperatures. The firefighters set up a positive pressure ventilation fan to get the smoke and extreme heat out of the house. Then they put on their turn out gear and

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the Fourth of July patriotic cantata when Betty Rose Thompson came to the door and asked me to meet her in the hallway of the church. She said that Video Ventures Studio and Pam Marvin’s R’Tistic Flair Salon were on fire.

My first thought was of concern for Lori and Pam

and their loss as well as the loss of these businesses to our community. Then I realized that our Dyer Station t-shirts were at Lori’s video store. I wasn’t as worried about the loss of the t-shirts(our committee has a tendency to be able to weather any storm) as I was for what I knew would be Lori’s genuine anxiety over the condition of the t-shirts.

That’s Lori. She is one of Dyer Station Celebration’s staunchest supporters. Just say something negative about our celebration and you will quickly find out just what I mean!

I was correct in my assumption. That wonderful lady was worried sick about our loss and even pulled out the t-shirts to see if any of them could be cleaned up

air packs and made quick entry into the house.

The fire was in the kitchen and in the attic just above the kitchen. It was quickly put out by the firefighters.

After the fire was put out, it was learned that a young lady named Trinity Churchwell was riding her bicycle when she saw a puff of smoke coming from the house belonging to Johnny Flowers.

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and saved. All but four were burned, so the few of you who had already purchased your shirts may have a collectible in your closet. And maybe not! Lori did find the envelope that held the money from the t-shirt sales and it was, miraculously, not destroyed. My understanding is that, thank heavens, Pam will reopen at some point, but we may have lost our only video store and the connection with its owner that we have enjoyed for 20 years.

There has been a lot of publicity in reference to the fires and the loss of a significant fundraiser for our celebration. As far as our committee is concerned, the t-shirt issue is way down on the list of the impact on our community. We don’t have many businesses left is our little town, so the loss of even one is devastating for all of us.

In Dyer, we don’t just conduct our business and leave. Usually, we stay a few minutes and visit with the owners and the customers. We all become friends and become a part of each other’s lives. A bond is formed between all of us. Why, Lori and I have solved all of the problems of the world many times over a Coke with me leaning against her old Coca Cola machine. That’s just the way it is in a small town. Thank God for that. Do you have any idea how blessed you are to be a part of this community? During the fire, Food Rite sent bottles of Gatorade to the firefighters. The Methodist Church was hosting a father/daughter banquet and sent 50, yes, 50 plates of food to the guys who were risking their lives to control the fires. A tent was set up and water was distributed in that tremendous heat.

Afterwards, when Pam was trying to see what could be salvaged from her building, I saw April Martin from City Lumber carrying refreshments across the parking lot for the people cleaning up. Every time that I saw Pam and Lori in the vicinity of their ruined businesses, there was always a crowd of people around them offering help.

Who knows who else gave of their time and efforts to help these ladies. I guarantee that there were many more that I do not even know about. Thank God for caring,

loving people.The t-shirts? No sooner

had word gotten out about our loss that the generosity of our town began. The city board held a regularly scheduled meeting the first of the week and donated twice as much to our Dyer Station Celebration as they normally have budgeted. New Wave Communications, a business serving Dyer and our surrounding communities, made a very nice donation to help defray the costs of the celebration.

Bob Rutledge, who grew up in Dyer and was in my class in school, came from McKenzie, where he resides, got one of the scorched t-shirts and is having one hundred shirts printed and is donating them to us so that we will have some to sell. Duncan’s Pharmacy has contacted us about sponsoring an event to help us with our financial loss.

I am completely overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity of the people in our area. Don’t get me wrong. I am not surprised. That’s the way things are done around here. I am humbled and so very grateful.

Nothing happens in Dyer that doesn’t affect everyone who lives here. No tragedy or traumatic event is ever, ever left for the people involved to handle alone.

Please don’t ever take for granted the fact that you live in a community that truly cares and are ready and willing to be there for you whenever you need them. Many of you have been the recipients of this benevolent behavior and many of you have been the ones who have offered your assistance when needed. There are so many unsung heroes among your families, neighbors and friends.

Our celebration will definitely continue as planned. The Tri-City Reporter has a list of our schedule of events and you can check it out and support us with your attendance and participation from June 29th through July 4th. There will also be schedules in our area businesses that can be picked up and taken home.

When our new t-shirts arrive, Ken and Terry Pullias at State Farm Insurance have offered to sell them at their business for us. It takes a lot of time and effort to fool with selling them out of one’s business, so thank

you, Ken and Terry, for your unselfishness and dedication to our little celebration.

If we all don’t have a heat stroke, it is going to be a wonderful, fun-filled six days of community involvement. We have included some new events that should be great including dominoes, checkers, darts, spoons, Phase 10 and dodge ball tournaments.

Janice Baker is directing a patriotic cantata and it is an inspirational, moving piece of music. Tom Lannom has a ball tournament lined up for the weekend of the Fourth, so there should be quite a crowd at the park on the 2nd. Because the Fourth falls on Sunday, we will have the cantata, the Taste of Dyer, the closing ceremonies and the fireworks display on that day. The parade and all of the activities that we usually have at the park will be held on July 3rd. The street dance will be on Friday night. You know that we are only as successful as you make us.

Make these six days a time to get together with you friends and families and head to our Dyer Station Celebration for a time of fellowship and great times with those you love.

Please don’t forget the reason for our Independence Day celebration. It’s all about our veterans, living and deceased. These people who have forfeited their lives or continue to risk their lives for all of the freedoms that we enjoy. Please keep them and their families in your hearts and in your prayers as they protect and defend you and all that you hold dear. Try to offer comfort and a helping hand to those brave families whose fathers or husbands or wives or brothers or sisters are deployed and facing untold danger.

It is so easy for those of us who don’t have loved ones in harm’s way to forget that these families have had their lives turned upside down and worry every day until their soldier can return home and hold them in their arms once again. It is the very least that we can do for them considering what they sacrifice for us.

Beginning June 29th, put on something comfortable and cool, grab something cold to drink, make plans with your buddies and join us as we celebrate the joy of living in a free and blessed country. God bless America!

that some newspapers were on fire but decided to have a closer look. She saw that indeed the house was burning. As she looked through the window, Churchwell saw the kitchen was on fire. She knew just what to do.

Trinity jumped back on her bicycle and quickly rode it two houses down the street where she lived and told her dad that the neighbor’s house was on fire. He called 911, who paged the Rutherford

Fire Department. Trinity is a hero. Because

she knew what to do when she saw a fire and got help quickly, it kept the house from being a total loss. Because of this young hero’s quick actions, the firefighters were able to keep the fire damage to the kitchen.

All of the firefighters want to thank this young hero for her quick actions and knowing what to do in case of an emergency.

YOUNG HERO WITH FIREFIGHTERS - Rutherford Firefighters with a young hero Trinity Churchwell who spotted a fire at her neighbor’s house in Rutherford. They are (front, from left) Gaylon Childs, Trinity Churchwell, Jon Stafford, (back row) Gordon Reed, Paige Burress, and Albert Simpson. (photo by Lori Cathey)

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BIRD LOVE - Treva Adams (above) visits with some of her parrots outside her home in an aviary. A pair of her love birds (right) snuggle close together. (photos by Michael Enochs)

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Scarlet Macaw chimes in on the performance from his enormous cage in front of the large living room window. Soon, Barney, the white cockatoo, joins in from his corner perch. A background chorus of voices, squawks, calls, and songs arise from cages in other parts of the home and out to the aviaries in the back gardens as a variety of exotic birds join in the excitement.

Adams has over 60 exotic birds at present, representing several species. They are all suitable as pets because they are removed from the nest two weeks after they are born. They are then put in an incubator and hand fed a rich, nutritious formula about every four hours during the day until they are old enough to be fledged. Hand rearing makes them familiar with humans. They are tame birds that enjoy human company and make affectionate pets.

Treva brought out a black, fuzzy baby bird from the incubator and demonstrated feeding it with a syringe. “This is a female Eclectus parrot, and will be mostly bright red with purple-blue markings when it is fully fledged,” she pointed out the beginnings of scarlet feathers at the crown of the infant’s head. “The father is mostly a bright green color and is out in one of the aviaries.”

Adams led the way past incubators and cages of Love Birds, Double Yellow Head Amazons, and Indian Ring necks. “The Indian Ring necks start talking at around the age of two years,” Adams explains, “the Love Birds always want to cozy up with each other, and the Double Yellow Heads are only out-talked by the African Grey parrots like Elvis.”

Adams is a man immersed in the enthusiasm of a true bird lover. His world is a kaleidoscope of brilliants in every hue of the prism. Under the shade of several trees in the back garden, beyond a quiet pool, the aviaries shimmer and come alive with swirling emeralds, rubies, citrines, and topaz. The Sun Conures come down from their perches

like glistering shards of rainbow; the female Eclectus, like glowing sunsets and blue ice- it is like stepping into a painting by Gauguin. The calls of the birds are the haunting songs of distant jungle mountains covered in mist and endless azure seas lapping upon coral beaches in paradise. It is easy to understand how Adams came to be the “Bird Man” as he is known locally. He smiles at the magic of the birds.

Treva adds, “We spend most of our time out here with the shade and the birds. It is so peaceful and so lovely.”

The Adams sell hand raised birds for pets, but not so much to make a profit as to keep the operation going. They sell some at bird shows and also to individuals. Their prices are modest compared with the strictly-for-profit breeders. Depending on the bird, the prices range from $100 for some of the smaller birds, up to $900 for the largest and longest lived types, such as the macaws that can get up to three feet long and live up to 80 years in age. Adams does have some great deals for the pet buyer. For example, a typical price advertised by breeders on the Internet for a fully weaned baby Scarlet

Macaw, is $2,600.The money they make

goes toward the upkeep of the birds. They eat a variety of pellet diets that are purchased in Jackson. The pellet diets are supposed to give the birds everything they need in the way of nutrition, but Adams feeds the birds a wide variety of fruits, nuts and vegetables as well.

“It makes them that much more happy to be a pet bird,” said Adams.

At certain times of the year, Adams takes some of the birds to special events like visits to Headstart. “The children love the birds and are very excited to hear them talk and sing and to see their pretty colors. The birds love to go on visits and show out, said Adams. “These birds are highly intelligent and affectionate. They know when they are the center of attention. Like any performer, they love an admiring audience.”

Adams concluded, “Anyone who is interested in coming by to see our birds can call me at 749-5500 and make arrangements to visit. If anyone is interested in becoming a bird owner, I am always happy to teach them what each bird needs to be happy and healthy, and to be an affectionate, entertaining part of the family.

made.So far, only an

Environmental Assessment has been published.

“By law this (EA) has to be approved by the public and the government first before any action can be taken, yet the Army has just released this document, and we have a limited time to respond to it,” Parkins said.

An (EIS) would describe in detail the impacts on the community for the Army’s proposed plan. The Army maintains the move would have minimal impact on the local economy.

In addition to moving production to Iowa, the Army has recommended that the arsenal be used to store depleted uranium (DU).

Parkins stated the last time a fight such as this occurred, the late U.S. Congressman Ed

Jones led the fight. “It is ironic that I’m addressing this issue here tonight in a building named in his honor,” he said.

Parkins went on to say the Milan Arsenal opened in1941. It is situated on 21,000 acres, has 200 miles of paved roads, and thousands of square feet of storage and production buildings. Current employment is 750 of which 250 are from Gibson County, 100 from Carroll County and the others from surrounding counties. Since its beginning six contractors have run the operation. The current contractor is American Ordinance that employs all but about 100 that work for the Army. The employees make the ammo and the Army looks over their shoulders.

“American Ordinance got the contract in 2008 and immediately announced plans to move a production line or

two. Now they are planning on moving all production,” Parkins said. “Their catch phrases is ‘We are not closing this plant.’ If we lose production of the 40mm to Iowa, the arsenal as we know it is going to be closed,” he said. “The Environmental Assessment, they produced in three weeks (that should have taken six months), was prepared and released June 4, stated moving the arsenal out of Milan would have minimal affect. We have asked for a 45 day extension and they have given us 23 to respond to a 162 page document. The clock is ticking and we have until about July 20 to make a response. Younger and Associates is preparing the task force’s (EA),” Parkins said.

“Our findings indicate the arsenal’s moving would mean $202M loss to the state;

Task force, political leaders join

Kenton.Property rezoning – The

Milan Municipal Regional Planning Commission is recommending a zoning change from A-1 Agriculture to M-1 Industrial for property on T. J. Scott Rd., north of Airport Rd. and Caraway Hills Rd., and east of J. D. Barr Rd.

Library grant – County needs to budget a $3,600 state technology grant for the Gibson Co. Memorial Library.

Bridge work – County will approve a road bridge project by the Dept. of Transportation on SR 445 (Walnut Grove Rd.) over Branch LM for 1.46 miles.

3 Star Program requirements – County leaders are required to adopt a strategic economic

development plan to comply with the state 3 Star Program.

A n t i d i s c r i m i n a t i o n policies – The county is required to adopt Title VI policies that prohibit antidiscrimination and sexual harassment.

Property Assessor books – Corrections are needed on the 2008 Property Assessor books regarding the 2008 Tax Aggregate and Public Utilities. Corrections are needed about pickups, additions, deductions, and deletions.

Flood damage at county jail – Officials need to allocate insurance recovery money in the budget to pay repair bills for damage at the Correctional Complex. The county has not yet received insurance funds to cover the repair expenses.

WELCOMES SPEAKER - Corbin Gibson (left), president of the Gibson County Democratic Party, welcomes Victor Parkins, Milan Mirror-Exchange editor, speaker, at the party’s monthly meeting, Thursday. Parkins’ address was about the fight to keep the Milan Arsenal from being moved to Middletown, Iowa.

$81M in wages; $800,000 a year Gibson County would lose in taxes; Milan Public Utilities, $1M a year in revenue. In addition there would be a ripple effect of 2400 employees and include such firms as Milan Box Co. that makes boxes for shipping the ammo,” he said.

The task force, city government, chamber officials plan to meet in Washington with Congressman John Tanner, Senators Lamar Alexander and Bob Coker and the Secretary of the Army.

Parkins stated a new issue has come to light. MAAP has a 35 percent work force made up of minorities, where the Iowa has a much smaller minority population.

“We need your help. Call your lawmakers and let them know how you feel about this issue. If we can get our lawmakers to stand up for us and get an (EIS), then we got a good chance to win. It’s a done deal that we can undo,” he added.

Parkins said the Army is accepting responses from the public. “Do not respond at this time! They won’t listen to what you have to say. When we release our response fill it out and send it in. Use the data we are going to give you—don’t get emotional. That will not help.”

Parkins, who also serves as the president of the Tennessee Press Association, handed out petitions for signatures to Keep Jobs in Milan, while emphasizing that this is not only a Milan issue but a county and regional one as well.

Tom (Spoon) Witherspoon, the Democratic nominee for Gibson County Mayor, thanked Parkins for all the hard work he has done on this important issue and had a moment of silence in memory of County Commissioner Tommy Price who passed away last week. He invited everyone to a Fish Fry June 26 at the Good Luck Fire Dept.

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Sister paperAt the open house for the

new office of the Tri-City Reporter in Dyer last week, I was reminded of a family reunion. It was so sweet to see folks you care about but have missed seeing in the hurry and hubbub of everyday life. As a former Dyer editor myself, I was touched by memories. Such reunions always swell tears behind my eyes as I can’t help but recall those I once knew, those now removed from earth but still remembered.

Managing Editor Cindy East and the Tri-City crew finally had to leave downtown Dyer, a sad, yet historic move. After looking over the entire service area of North Gibson County, the Tri-City landed in a converted dance studio, one time video rental building, still on Main Street but a couple of blocks north from downtown proper.

Sad that wonderful old downtown buildings decline, despite the best efforts of owners and tenants. The Tri-City enjoyed being a part of downtown for decades but most ancient structures just can’t be saved from the

wear of time. Those buildings hold the

stories of the people who have lived, loved, worked and worried inside their decaying walls. So many stories never written but in the TCR’s case, so many that were written as well.

The late editor Ray Baird came to my thoughts and I can see his face smiling now as he pulls a repaired wrist watch out of his pocket to show off and perhaps, sell…. A sentimental humorist, Baird was a patriot whose heart broke again and again at the death of every friend as the years went by. And I remember the late Clint Warmuth at the helm of the TCR as well, always trying to do the right thing, as he saw it. I couldn’t help but remember the late Jack Moore, who put his benchmark on every county road and his opinion in our ever-listening ear. Each springtime I want to see the late William McFarland’s profuse blooming expanse of (what most of us term simply) “buttercups”.

I think of so many faces now gone, the veterans who shared with us their stories

and those veterans who couldn’t and wouldn’t bear to repeat what they held inside.

I’ll always remain impressed by the many kind ladies who penned their north county community and church news for so many years. I’m sure the printer would run out of paper if I tried to list them all. But they each blessed us.

Many who brought us here are gone now, but I recall them all as important people, the sort of folks who create an emotional glue that holds a community together. That glue is what newspapers, at their very best, should be, and it’s people who contribute who make it happen.

Best wishes to Cindy East and her crew at their new location. Fourteen years ago at the TCR, Cindy came by to apply for a job. I had heard from a trusted source that Cindy’s husband told someone that his wife really was “a hard worker” - a great reference if ever there was one. She went to work that very day.

April Jackson, publisher

The Tri-City Reporter held a ribbon cutting and open house Friday, June 18. We could not have been more pleased with the number of people who turned out to show their support for our little newspaper. I have been to countless ribbon cuttings, on the other side of the camera, over the past 14 years I’ve worked here and I don’t think I’ve seen a larger crowd than we had. Thank you to everyone who came.

I would like to thank our CEO Brian Smith for coming up with the idea. Thanks also to our publisher April Jackson. April has taught me everything I know about this business and is always a big help to us.

We would like to thank the owners of our new office home, Richard and Dr. Joanie Edwards, for being so accommodating and for the wonderful park

bench given in honor of our open house.

In addition to our little staff, Michael Enochs and Mindy Fisher, we have many people who contribute to the paper. This is a community newspaper and without the input of the communities we serve we wouldn’t have anything to report. Thanks to all the community and church news writers who let everyone know what’s going on in our communities.

William G. McFarland has been a great deal of help to the Tri-City for many, many years, before I started here. Thank you Mac! Your articles and pictures are a huge bonus for us and our readers.

Also thanks to Lori Cathey. It took some convincing and begging on my part to add her to our staff as our sports reporter. Everyone knows what a great photographer she is

but who knew she could put together the informative articles to go with them. She didn’t think so - but she finally gave it her best shot and never looked back. Thank you Lori for saving our sports section!

We appreciate all our local officials and business owners who took time out of their busy day to celebrate with us. Thanks to the Greater Gibson County Chamber of Commerce for helping get the word out. Director Tara Bradford, Marcie Overall, all the Trailblazers and board members who attended, we thank you, too. Thanks to Sherry Vaughn from Victory 93.7 for making our ribbon cutting picture. We turned a radio personality into a newspaper person - briefly!

Thanks to new sale rep Cindy Mitchell for helping out with the serving.

Finally thanks to my husbnd Danny for all the painting and help sprucing up the new office.

If I’ve left anybody out I apologize. I’m still overwhelmed. It was a day to remember. Thank you again.

Cindy East, editor

From the Editor:

From thePublisher:Clayburn Peeples reports:

Tennessee Hit ParadeSo let me get this straight — our

legislature has just designated yet another official Tennessee state song. Apparently they thought seven wasn’t enough. Number eight is “Smoky Mountain Rain,” by Ronnie Milsap. In case you don’t remember your 80’s country music, it is, according to the joint resolution honoring it, a story of “. . . a special, enduring love of a Tennessee sweetheart and the storyteller’s return to Tennessee and the Great Smoky Mountains in search of that which he holds most dear.” Also, “. . . the Tennessee cities of Knoxville and Gatlinburg are featured as part of the storyline of the song.”

Well, O.K. That makes, if you count the four official bicentennial songs previous legislatures have adopted, 12 official state songs, an even dozen. There’s our first official state song, “My Homeland, Tennessee,” adopted in 1925. There’s “When It’s Iris Time in Tennessee,” adopted a decade later, then followed 20 years later by “My Tennessee,” our official public school song.

In 1965, they added “The Tennessee Waltz” which most people think is the “real” state song, and when the national bicentennial came along, the legislature added two more songs to our state juke box. “The Tennessee Salute” and “Fly Eagle, Fly!”.

But they didn’t stop there. “Rocky Top,” one of the most hated songs in all of college football, was added in 1982.

Then, a decade later, they added another. The song, “Tennessee” joined the state songbook in 1992, followed by “The Pride of Tennessee,” in 1996.

Then came the state bicentennial and two more official songs. “My Home Will Always Be in Tennessee” was designated the official Tennessee Bicentennial school song in 1996, and that year we also became the only state in the nation to designate an official state rap song.

Our legislature seems to have cornered the market on multiple state songs. While most other states have only one song to sing; we have an entire hit parade.

But why stop at a dozen? Why not designate a new state song every year? Have a Tennessee Top Forty session of the legislature each year in the Grand Ole Opry House where they could announce their selection of the new state song for the year. Or not.

And hey, we don’t have an official state Christmas song yet, so may I suggest right now, “Tender Tennessee Christmas,” the Amy Grant version.

Another glaring deficiency — no official state Elvis song. Can you believe it? A dozen state songs and not a one of them by the King. Surely someone will jump on that.

And why should we have two official state songs about East Tennessee and none about West Tennessee? Maybe we should have official state songs for each grand division of the state.

But what would the West Tennessee song be? What song represents our entire region? “Blue Suede Shoes” is a true West Tennessee song, written in West Tennessee by a West Tennessean and recorded by two West Tennessee boys who sold millions of copies of it between them, but location wise, it is generic. The action could just as easily be taking place in Jackson Hole, Wyoming as Jackson, Tennessee, so it doesn’t work.

“Memphis,” the Chuck Berry/Johnny Rivers classic, certainly meets the location standard, if you think West Tennessee consists of nothing but Memphis, which much of the state apparently does, but we know better, so “Memphis” won’t do.

“Delta Dawn” tells a story set in Brownsville, and it mentions the town by name. It was a huge hit for both Helen Reddy and Tanya Tucker. Surely its claim is as good as that of “Smoky Mountain Rain,” but “Delta Dawn” is a sad, dysfunctional story.

“Graceland,” by Paul Simon, is about Elvis’s house, but the song is so funky sounding no one but Paul Simon can make it sound right. So it won’t do either.

Now there’s a Rascal Flatts song, “Backwards,” that begins with the line, “I was sitting on a bar stool, in a barbecue joint in Tennessee.” Now we all know West Tennessee is the only part of the state where you can consistently find good barbecue, so it must be a West Tennessee song, but it’s about country music, not West Tennessee. It won’t do.

The song, “Ladies Love Outlaws,” is about “. . . a lovely child from West Tennessee” who fell for “. . . an outlaw hard and mean.” That won’t do either.

“Nutbush City Limits” isn’t exactly laudatory about the town, and it’s not exactly the image we’re looking for. Paris, Tennessee, is mentioned in George and Tammy’s “We’re Not the Jet Set,” and there’s this old Porter Waggoner song called, “The Caroll County Accident,” but Porter’s song is about adultery and “We’re Not the Jet Set” is a celebration of unsophistication. Bad images, both of them.

Maybe we don’t need a regional song after all. Maybe we should stop celebrating our uniqueness here and spend more cementing our similarities.

Because you know what? East, West or Middle, we’re all Tennesseans together, and we share one of the grandest heritages in the world. We should forget our regional differences and just be proud to be from Tennessee.

But I’m right about the barbecue.

Day to remember

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In honor of the 50th wedding anniversary of Daniel and Faye Gilliland Sharp of Kenton, their children and grandchildren invite you to share a special moment in their lives at a reception Sunday, June 27, between the hours of 2 and 4 o’clock at the Salem United Methodist Church.

Hosting the celebration will be children of the couple: Leanne and Danny Marvin of Kenton and Maria and David Lackey of the Sidonia community. Their grandchildren include: Daniel Hannaman, Tiffany

Marvin, Alden Marvin, Demi Jai Lackey and Anna Louise Lackey.

Their parents are the late Oscar Earl and Mary Anna Boucher Sharp of Kenton and the late Jimmie J. and Mary Louise Dotson Gilliland of Rutherford. The couple was married by the late Rev. James Cotham on July 2, 1960 at the Salem United Methodist Church, east of Rutherford on Highway105.

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Tommy and Charlotte Dunn are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Bethany Lynn Dunn, to Steven Chase Page, son of Tammy Page of Jackson, and Steve and Kathy Page of Mason Hall.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Jean Wilson and the late Charles Wilson of Rutherford and the late Alfred Dunn Kenton.

Bethany is a 2003 honors graduate of Gibson County High School in Dyer and a 2007 graduate of The University of Tennessee at Martin where she graduated with a degree in early childhood education.

The groom-elect is the grandson of the late James “Doc” and Elfriede Page of Mason Hall and Don and Omega Welch of Tampa, FL

Dunn, Page to unite in marriage July 10

and the late Thomas Earl Harrison of Kenton.

Chase is a 2003 honors graduate of Obion County High School in Troy.

Bethany is employed by the Gibson County School District as a preschool teacher at Kenton School.

Chase is employed by Page Brothers Farms in Mason Hall where he farms with his dad and uncle.

The wedding will be held outdoors on Saturday, July 10 at Clementines in Newbern. The ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. with music beginning at 6:30 p.m.

A reception will immediately follow the ceremony.

The couple will be taking a Southern Caribbean Cruise for their honeymoon. Following their marriage the couple will reside in Mason Hall.

MIKKLESONS CELEBRATE 60 YEARS OF MARRIAGE - The children of Patricia and Lawrence Mikkleson request the pleasure of your company in honor of the 60th wedding anniversary of their parents on July 3rd, 2010 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Yorkville Park.

Miss Bethany Lynn Dunn and Mr. Steven Chase Page

Molly and Addyson Lamar were accompanied by their Nana and Poppy, Cindy and Ronnie Lamar to Reelfoot Lake on Friday. In spite of the heat, the girls enjoyed playing on the lakeside playgrounds. They also enjoyed visiting the museum and learning about the history of the lake and view the many artifacts on display. The girls’ highlight of the museum were the many snakes, owls and eagles that are indigenous to the area that were on display. Before leaving the area they all dined at Lakeview for a taste of the culinary offerings of Reelfoot Lake.

Cindy Lamar was blessed on Father’s Day to get to attend church services with her father and step-mother, Jesse and Elaine Davidson of Union City. After services, they enjoyed

lunch together, joined b y B r a n d o n a n d K e l l y Norton, Maddie, Mary and Mallory.

Food for Thought: What a joy in knowing the One Who set me free. What a peace that I possess that He freely gave to me. What a great life that I now have because my Saviour came. What a love I have for Him, Jesus is His name!

Prayer List: Preston White, Easton Hopper, Aaron Whitworth, David Stephenson, Regina Miller, Elaine and Jesse Davidson, Carol and Bobby Primrose, Elmer Williams, Sam Weatherly, Paul Lee Williams, Eurby Sanders, Freda Lamar, Henry Herane, Lil Wardlow, Tommy Oliver, and Clint McLodge.

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HARTLEYS WELCOME BABY GIRL - Caitlyn and Carter Hartley would like to announce the birth of their little sister, Clarie Elizabeth Hartley. She was born at Jackson Madison County Hospital on May 28, 2010 at 7:52 a.m. She weighed 6 pounds 13 ounces and was 18 inches long. The proud parents are Ross and Sabrina Hartley of Dyer.

On June 16, 21 members including one guest, Cynthia Smith, came together for food and fellowship. Brother John Fields opened the meeting with prayer.

Happy Birthday was sung to Martha Nell Ryals and Kathryn Rayfields.

It was nice to have Tyree and Katie White back with us.

Prayer concerns were expressed for Georgia Jewel, Sue Pascal, B.J. Roberts, Doris Petty, Martha Vinson, Kyle Rudd, Travis and Jane Forseyth, Keith Hamlin, Rev. Higdon,

Parman family, James Reed family, Pam Marvin, Lori Cathy, Bonnie Pipkin, those in missions with prayer led by Brother John Fields.

Congregational songs were “Tell it To Jesus” and “When We Walk With The Lord.”

In the absence of Brother DeWayne our devotional was led by Brother Jerry Legg. He chose Psalms 1 verse 19. “Do we praise God more the we ask for?” Blessed means to be fulfilled and complete.

Brother Dewayne dismissed with prayer.

In preparation for Bible School our church was beautifully decorated like a temple.

Several came to visit fathers and grandfathers and we had 71 present for our morning service. Three names were drawn for gifts. Kevin Reese won a fishing pole, Charles Eddings won a chair, and Terry Whitley won a gift bag.

Jimmy Winters had charge of our children’s sermon. He told a story about geese. How they fly united, fly in formation of a V to help , and have a pinch hitter. We could all learn a lesson from the geese. Jimmy closed in prayer.

Bro. Don used scripture from John and 1 John. “Are we leading our children to know more about God the father or their earthly father?” Let Jesus be the example to us as the father. We all have the opportunity to put the word of God in the center of our lives. In this life our relationship with God is a journey. Don’t allow interruptions. At the end of our journey we want to be right with God. Bro. Don asked us to think about; am I on my way to heaven?

There was a good crowd for our evening service as Bro. Don continues to teach from Revelations. Visitors are always welcome.

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The Mt. Olive Cumberland Presbyterian Church, west of Dyer invites you to attend their Revival June 27-30 Services nightly at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Bobby Williams, Evangelist Rev. Charles Fike, Pastor.

BOOKERS CELEBRATE 100 YEARS IN MT. ZION COMMUNITY The Joe W. Booker family is having a celebration of its farm in Mt. Zion. The family is inviting

all residents past and present to join in this celebration which will be held July 3, 2010 from 12 to 6 p.m. The farm house in Dick Skinner Rd in Mt. Zion will be the location of this gathering. Please join us for this grand occasion. Also we will celebrate our Father’s 91st birthday.

DYER STATION CELEBRATION GOSPEL SINGING For many, many years good gospel music has been a passion of almost all the people of this

area of West Tennessee. As one of the annual features of Dyer Station Celebration a program of gospel music will flow from Dyer First Assembly of God Church Tuesday, June 30 beginning at 7 p.m. We’d like for anyone who wishes to share in presenting music that evening to call Alice Ernest at 692-3632 or David McEwen at 692-9773 or cell 414-9198 by Sunday afternoon June 28 so we can place your name on the listing. Comprising groups and soloists from local churches, as well as tour groups from Dyer, singers and instrumentalists anticipate your heart’s being warmed and your spirit’s stirred with their selections.

2010 DYER STATION OPEN DODGE BALL TOURNAMENT For the first time, Dyer Station Celebration will be hosting an open dodge ball tournament, on

Saturday, July 3rd at the David Robinson park at 4 p.m. Teams are encouraged to enter. Teams will be comprised of all ages, both male and female members, but we ask there be at least two females on each team and only a total of seven members. There is not a limit on teams but they do have to pre-register by 3 p.m. To enter a team, call Mike or Brandye Needham at 431-7356. We look forward to this being a new annual event for many years to come!

2010 DYER STATION CELEBRATION SCAVENGER HUNT The Dyer Station Celebration will be hosting another Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, July 3rd.

The list consisting of 50 items will be kept top secret until passed out at the gazebo, at the David Robinson Park at 12 p.m. The participants will have a certain amount of time to find the 50 items on the list and meet at a yet-to-be-named location with the items. In the event of a tie there will be a contest to determine the absolute winner. All items can be obtained within Dyer and there will be several photographs on the list so have plenty of space available on your cell phone or digital camera! This years winner will receive a $50 U.S. Savings Bond. For more information, call Mike or Brandye Needham at 731-431-7356.

LIVESTOCK REMOVAL Gibson County has provided dead animal removal service in the past for residents of Gibson

County through a contract with Griffin Industries. As of July 1, 2010 Griffin Industries will no longer pick up dead stock. Therefore Gibson County can no longer provide this service. It will be the responsibility of the owner to dispose of the carcasses in a proper and environmentally safe way. Your options are to bury or burn. You may call Gibson County Solid Waste for more information at 855-7654 or Gibson County UT Ag Extension office 855-7656.

UPWARD SOCCERA meeting will be held for the new Upward Bound Soccer fall season Tuesday, June 29th.

The informative session will be held at Dyer Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Lance Akridge with Upward Sports will be the guest speaker at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served at 5:30 p.m. Find out what Upward Soccer is about and how to get involved! The program is for players ages are four years to fifth grade. Volunteers are needed! Parents, youth leaders, and soccer pros are encouraged to attend! For more info call April at 665-7795

FLAGS STILL AVAILABLE Flags are still available for the field of flags. See Terry Pullias if you would like to purchase

one. They are $15 each. The flags will fly until July 8th and will be available for pickup at the State Farm Insurance Office after that date.

GC REPUBLICAN WOMEN TO MEETJoin the Gibson County Republican Women in welcoming 8th District GOP congressional

candidates speaking on the issues Thursday evening, June 24. Candidates Stephen Fincher, Ron Kirkland, George Flinn and Randy Smith will be moderated by Mike Slater. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. at Humboldt General Hospital conference room. Light refreshments will be available.

VETERAN’S MEMORIAL BBQ SALEModern Woodmen of America is sponsoring a matching funds project to be held at the

Yorkville Fire Department to help raise money for the Veterans Memorial monument to be erected at the Yorkville Cemetery. A bar-b-que sale will be held July 3rd beginning at 9 a.m. Whole shoulders, pulled meat and baloney will be available. To pre-order call 643-6141 or 445-3427. Pick up will be at the Yorkville Fire Department.

DYER CP CHURCH RELAY FOR LIFE SelLING CATFISH PLATES The Dyer C.P. Church Relay for Life team will be selling Catfish Plates and funnel cakes

at the annual Gibson North Relay for Life. The event will take place at the Gibson County High School on Friday, June 25, 2010 starting at 5 p.m. A plate of fish, slaw, white beans and hush puppies and will be priced at $8 for adults and $4 for children. And for dessert try one of our funnel cakes at $3. Come on out to eat with us and support the Relay for Life.

Bethpage By Joyce Brown

Wow, has it ever been so hot!! I’m sure it has but we tend to forget. I’m very thankful for air conditioning. That is until the electric bill comes.

We had a really good crowd for Sunday service as some families had visitors in honor of Fathers’ Day.

We were delighted to see bright crisp new flags at the entrance of the choir loft, thanks to Joe and Diane Jenkins. Instrumental presentations by Janice and Tina were “I Stand In Awe” and “Worthy Of Worship.”

Call to worship was “This Is The Day” and the welcome hymn was “When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder.”

Bro. James preached a very good sermon titled “Accepting The Call Of Proverbs 4:20-27.” That was the primary text he used, but carried us to other selections in the Old Testament and also the New

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We had a very good service at St. Paul Sunday morning. Rev. Willie Pounds delivered the message, his subject, “Men Doing God’s Things God’s Way” was found in Numbers, Joshua and 2 Timothy. Ministers Michelle Skinner, Timothy White and Jasmine Williams were in attendance and participated in the service. The mass choir provided the music.

Sunday was Father’s Day

and I hope every father had a wonderful day. We had a Father’s Day program at St. Paul Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. Rev. Robert Norfolk and Beech Grove Baptist Church of Bradford were our guest. Rev. Norfolk delivered a wonderful message. His subject “Our Father” was found in Malachi 1:6 and 2:10. We enjoyed the service and the fellowship.

Brother William

Edmonds was carried to the Emergency Room at Jackson General Hospital early Sunday morning, was treated and released. Preston White came home from the hospital Wednesday afternoon. He is doing very well. His wife, Barbara and children are taking good care of him. He has had several visitors.

We have in our congregation who are celebrating their wedding anniversaries in June. They are Stacy and Kalesia Pitts 26, Dana and Stacie Belmont 27, Rev. Willie and Tenthy Pounds 29, Ronald and Yolonda Banks 30 and Gary and Keshia Banks 30. Happy anniversary to all of them.

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just returned Saturday from a business trip to New Orleans and reported a good time and lots of good seafood. They were glad to be back home though.

We are planning and looking forward to a big day next Sunday at Bethpage.

We are marking the 150th anniversary of our church with a celebration service which will include an add-a-dish meal, messages by former pastors, special music, a video presentation of old and new pictures, a brief history and much visiting and reminiscing. We would love for you to attend and enjoy this time with old friends, new friends, family members and maybe even strangers who will become friends. We’ll try to have plenty to eat and the air conditioning going. See you there.

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YORKVILLE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH VBS The Yorkville Cumberland Presbyterian Church is having a Vacation Bible school and

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REWARD$2,500 for return of gold Rolex watch, Gucci Watch and men’s heavy goldbracelet.$2,500 for information leading to arrest and conviction of thief who stoleabove items.

Contact 731-693-7232 or David Pinkerton with Gibson County Sheriff’s Department at 731-855-1121.

FIVE GENERATIONS - Grandmother, Yvonne Marie Winsett Shields; great great grandmother, Mrs. Audrey Faye Workman holding Amelia Grayson Lane; great grandmother, Marie Oliver Workman (Mrs. Billy Workman), and mother, Wendy Winsett Lane of Jackson gathered to welcome the new arrival.

Hope all the father’s had a wonderful day this past Sunday that hopefully began in church!

Bro. Darryl and family are on vacation this week. We at Laneview are so blessed to have two men who have surrendered to the ministry and are willing to fill the gap when our pastor is out. Sunday morning Bro. Joey Holloway presented a message entitled “What Does Father Mean To You?” It is so important for men to use the Bible as a tool of leadership for their families.

Father’s are the leaders of our families, they are to guide our children and love

and respect their wives. A Godly father is one of the most precious assets a family can have. We have a Heavenly Father that we can have a day to day relationship with also through prayer and reading his word. Evening service was presented by Bro. Steven Ledbetter. Bro. Steven’s message was entitled “Pray For The Impossible.” His message came out of the book of Nehemiah. The book of Nehemiah teaches us the importance of prayer. Through all the challenges Nehemiah faced he always spoke to God first before making a decision. We should react

to our challenges the same way. God is always ready to guide us if we just ask. We had specials sang by the Fout family along with Kaitlyn Kyle.

Bro Johnny Cavender also sang a special. Our evening service we enjoyed a special presented by Mrs.Libby George. We want to thank Mrs. Libby for filling in as piano player in Mrs. Beth’s absence.

“He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8 Have a blessed week!

FIRST TOMATO – Peggy Peevyhouse brought in one of the first ripe tomatoes of the season to the TCR about a week ago. She bought her ‘early girl’ tomato plants from Sunny Grow in Dyer. Her husband set the plants out and she fertilized them. “We’ve had some good salads already with my tomatoes,” said Peevyhouse.

Mrs. Faye Workman of Dyer has something to celebrate. Her first Great Great Grandchild was born on June 3rd, Amelia Grayson Lane daughter of Michael and Wendy Winsett Lane of Jackson. The proud parents brought the newborn to see her Great Great Grandmother on Sunday, June 12th where five generations gathered

for the occasion. Amelia’s Great Grandmother also has Dyer roots as Marie Oliver Workman (Mrs. Billy Workman of Jackson), her Grandmother was also born and lived in Dyer as a child, Yvonne Marie Workman Winsett Shields, Dickson. Amelia’s Great Aunts, Janet Thompson, Margaret Sue Bell, Verna Mae

Judy and her Great Great Aunt Beverly Workman Humphrey (Medina) also came by to meet the newest member of the family. Proud father Michael Lane and Uncle Luke Shields and Great Great Uncle Chuck Humphrey were also visitors. Everyone was so excited to see Amelia and adore her beauty.

BY BETTY ROSE THOMPSON‘Taste of Dyer’ time is

here once again, and we are ready to taste all of the wonderful recipes, new and old, from the great cooks in our community – kids too! Get out your favorite recipes, crank up the oven, stoves and grills, and whip up your delicious items for our tasty event. This event will take place on July 4 at the Dyer Cumberland Presbyterian Church following the Fourth of July Cantata. Please have your dishes in the church fellowship hall before 2 p.m. when the judging will begin. Then join us after the cantata to partake in all of the goodies!

Categories will be appetizers, salads, vegetables, main meat courses, casseroles, breads,

cakes, pies, cookies, and other desserts. We are adding a new category this year for homemade jams and jellies. Please bring copies of our recipes to share with others. First, second, and third place ribbons will be awarded as well s an overall winner. The overall winner will receive our Dyer Station Celebration Cookbook.

We encourage you to enter as many dishes as you would like. We look forward to tasting the dishes, as we enjoy the good food and fellowship at our indoor picnic! Don’t forget to mark your calendars for July 4th for the Taste of Dyer – 2 p.m. for judging and 3 p.m. for tasting.

For more information, you may call Betty Rose Thompson at 692-2767.

The Summer Food Service Program funded by the USDA and administered by the Tennessee Department of Human Resources has several sites in the area offering free lunches to all kids age 18 and under.

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no registration required. Monday-Friday, kids can get a healthy, nutritious lunch beginning now through July 30th.

Local sites and times available are Fairview Missionary Baptist Church, 264 Parkview Drive, Dyer

Workman family gathers to celebrate five generations

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LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR - State Senator Lowe Finney (right) was recently named Legislator of the year by the Tennessee Development District Association. His nomination came from the Northwest Tennessee Development District.Presenting the award is acting TDDA West Tennessee Vice-president Kenny McBride, Carroll County Mayor.

usage plus sales tax, while per month outside corporate use will be same as above but $26.25 base fee, while inside corporate limits commercial will be same as above, but $25.25 base fee with outside corporate limits commercial base fee is $27.25.

The new sewer service rates are: per month inside corporate limits - $18.50 per month base fee; $.25 per 100 gallons of metered

water usage; and per month outside corporate limits the same as above, but $20.25 per month base fee. All industrial and commercial users of the system shall be subject to negotiation provided in the sewer use ordinance.

Bert Hooper was a guest appearing before the city board representing the Dyer Station Celebration Committee. Hooper invited everyone to participate in the upcoming celebration

and to ride in the parade. He requested the annual donation from the city to help defray the costs of the celebration. Hooper also reported that all the t-shirts usually sold for the Dyer Station Celebration were destroyed in the fire of Sunday, June 13.

Alderman Nathan Reed made a motion to donate the budgeted $1,000 donation and an additional $1,000 to the Dyer Station Celebration Committee to help defray expenses. Alderman George Fisher seconded the motion. The motion was approved by six aldermen with alderpersons Judy Baker and Bitsy Gilliland abstaining due to serving on the Dyer Station Celebration committee.

Resolution 2010-183 for a Rural Development Agency bond issue for a $405,000 partial grant to help pay for the two new water wells and extend water and sewer lines to the expo center was put into motion by Reed and seconded by Fisher. The Board approved the ordinance.

A motion was made and approved to purchase from Liquid Engineering Inc. the water tank inspection reports for the Ashley Street and Industrial Park water tanks at a cost of $500. The board approved the measure. A motion was made and approved to advertise for the Ashley Street water tank repairs.

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Dyer Nursing Home is currently having a poetry contest that is for the residents. Here is just an example of soem of the work.

As I sit here, quiet, alone, One sees a wall made of stone, birds pecking at their feed, a cardinal gives his “Dear” a seed.

To him only a courting whim, to her a happy mate for him, a nest together they will build, with baby birds soon to fill.

Honeysuckles across the way, their aroma to brighten the day, their nectar so sweet for free to every busy honey bee.

Trumpet vines lift their heads, with leaves of green and blossoms red, Trumpets flowers greet the dew more beauties for one to view.

Flowers near a window sill, with joy every heart to fill all these beauties are for free made by God for one to see.

By Bonnie B. Dodd

Dyer Nursing Home holds poetry contest for residents

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Thank you so much for the donations of yard sale items and baked goods for our yard sale. We received lots of “treasures,” some wonderful baked goods and had a very successful sale. The generosity of our community was amazing and we appreciate your donations. Again, thank you for making this fundraiser a big success.

Sincerely,The Dyer Station Celebration Planning Committee

The family of Randal Graves would like to thank each one who visited the funeral home. Special thanks to the class of 1962 for the flowers. Thanks to everyone for your prayers.

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MARTHA NELL RYAL Dyer - Mrs. Martha Nell Ryal, age 87, passed away on

June 18, 2010 at the Gibson General Hospital in Trenton. Mrs Ryal was a member of the Dyer First Baptist Church

and a homemaker. Funeral services for Mrs. Ryal were held June 21, 2010, at the Dyer First Baptist Church. Burial took place at Mt. Olive Cemetery of Dyer.

Mrs. Ryal is survived by one daughter, DeeAnn Allen and husband, Harley of Jackson, and one son, Jim Ryal and wife Martha of Humboldt; four grandchildren, Anne Laurie Ryal Coleman and husband Neil, Jennifer Lynne Ryal Logan and husband Shelby, Harley Ryan Allen and wife Whitney, Jonathan Allen; one great-grandchild, Luella Rose Coleman.

Mrs. Ryal was preceded in death by her loving husband, James Thomas Ryal, and her parents Charlie and Lyda King.

I want to say thank you to all the ones that called, came by or sent a card for my 50th anniversary at the drugstore. It especially meant a lot to hear from and see the ones I hadn’t been in touch with for a long time. I very much appreciated you making that special effort just for me.

Thanks also to Keith Cardwell and the Town of Rutherford for the proclamation I received at the reception.

Each and every customer, friend and family member is the reason why I have been and will continue to be here as long as God blesses me to do so. And to Sherry Petty - you can make cobbler for me anytime!

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It was a great day to be in the Lord’s house Sunday as we started morning services being thankful for our fathers.

Mike Fields led us in our opening hymn “Just A Closer Walk with Thee.”

Jarid Warren opened us in prayer before we all dismissed to our Sunday school classes.

Janice Chrisman opened the adult class in prayer and Ms. Christy did a great job teaching us our lesson on four reasons to practice Christian morality from 1 Corinthians 5 and 6. We are to practice Christian morality because such behavior has a positive impact on our churches and our lives.

Keith Hamlin dismissed our class in prayer.

Our worship hour began with Elaine Fields playing the piano as Scott Fields and the choir led us in the hymns “Count Your Blessings,” “Rock of Ages” and “To God be the Glory.”

We had a time of recognizing our Keely Mill fathers. Each father was presented a daily devotional magnet.

A handsome picture of the Keely Mill fathers can be viewed by logging on to facebook and typing in Keely Mill Baptist Church.

Many shared why they were thankful for their fathers. Issac blessed us with singing “Jesus loves me.”

Bro. Steve beautifully sang our special music “That’s What this Altar is For.”

Bro. Steve’s morning message was from Exodus 20:18-19. Gary Anderson closed us in prayer as the hymn “I Surrender All” was sung.

Our discipleship training hour opened with Scott Fields leading us in the hymn “Have Thine own way Lord!” We all dismissed to our classes.

Bro. Steve opened us in prayer and did a good job teaching us our lesson, “Keeping first things first.” We should keep Christ first in our lives. Diane Hamlin closed the class in prayer. Our evening worship began with Carlee and Felichia singing”Jesus loves me.”

Scott Fields led us in the hymns “Glory to His Name” and “Amazing Grace.”

Bro. Steve’s evening message was from 1 Peter 3:16-22. Mike Fields dismissed us in prayer as the hymn “Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling” was sung.Remember to pray and read your Bibles this week.

Keep our military and their families in your prayers.We thank the Lord for our visitors and invite you to come join us as we praise and worship the Lord together, Sundays at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

We invite everyone to join us for VBS at the Bradford City Park on Friday, June 25 and Saturday, June 26 from 10 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. We will be learning about “Putting on the Armor of God.”

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Rutherford 1st Baptist By Katheryn Blankenship

Cloras Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Dyer had a glorious Father’s Day on Sunday. We would like to say Happy belated Father’s Day to all fathers and to say God is good.

Rev. Myles had a chance to listen to the word from Minister Tony Williams on Father’s Day. Minister Williams delivered a God filled and spirit filled message to Cloras Chapel and it was enjoyed by all. The men of Cloras Chapel really enjoyed themselves and were honored by the women and the youth of the church. The youth presented self made cards to all of the fathers. Other presentations were made from members.

We missed Minister Jesse Austin who was in Humboldt preaching the word. We send our love to Sis. Austin, who had death in her family. Sis. Austin we want you to know that God never makes a mistake and He loves us all.

We are so proud of the New Life Bar-B- Que place owned by the Austins. They are now open on Sunday afternoon so stop by.

The women of Cloras Chapel really looked good in the choir and they sang from their hearts. We are praying that God will bless the women of our church. My sister-in-law, Sis. Lois Ivie stated that she couldn’t sing but she really did some blowing on Sunday and we love her very much.

We are so proud of Fairview MBC. They left for the great state of Texas Sunday night and we are praying for God to give

them traveling grace. We will be having a

Youth Explosion June 27th the fourth Sunday in June. Minister Michael Gaines will be the guest preacher. It will begin at 3 p.m. and invite all the youth in our community and surrounding communities to come out and enjoy this great program.

I guess I am like my mother, Irma Nell Ivie, when it comes to making friends. I made so many friends and I thank God for a wonderful spirit filled time. Rev. Myles, Sis. Myles, Bush, Robin, Minister Jeremy Myles, Heather, E.L., Oma Nell, Ronald, Felicia, and Breyanna Bowers along with many others traveled to Franklin for our 136th General Assembly. We left on Sunday and returned on Thursday. I also learned a lot about our church and I thank God for this great experience. I am looking forward to going to Dallas, Texas next year.

Let’s not forget our church trip to Indianapolis on July 9, 10, 11. We will be visiting Pastor Henry Jones church, the Greater Love Missionary Baptist Church. We are looking forward to a great time. There are still seats available on the bus. The price is $100 for two nights in a beautiful hotel and the bus ride. That is a price that will be hard to beat. Please contact Sis. Diane Myles if you would like to go. She will be glad to hear from you. Phone number 731-423-8963.

Always remember whatever you need you can find it in the word of God!

It was good to have Brother Jason, Julie, Rogan and Asher back after being

in Orlando last week at the Southern Baptist Convention.

During the morning service, the choir sang “Four Days Late” for the choir special.

Bro. Jason’s message was taken from Mark 7:14-23.

The youth with Brian, Christy and Kasey left Sunday afternoon for Orange Beach, Alabama for the student Life Conference.

Sunday evening Larry Belew sang “It’s True” for special music. Brother Jason’s message was taken from Genesis 3.

My Sunday school class reported a great time on their birthday outing Friday. What is the saying, “Girls just wanna have fun?” Wish I could have been there!

Nathan Smith will be returning home this week after surgery. Remember him and George Horner in your prayers.

Those having birthdays this week are Matt Wilson, and Frances Lasater.

If you do not have a home church, you are welcome at First Baptist.

Until next week, God bless.

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YHS CLASS OF 1970 REUNITES - The Yorkville class of 1970 celebrated their 40th reunion on June 5th, 2010, at Joe and Deana’s Restaurant. Those attending were (seated left to right) Mamie (Lumpkin) Woods, Shirley (Baucum) Bell, Rita (Austin) Ballentine, Beverly (Robinson) Petty, Ann (Curran) Hickerson, Kathy (Kuykendall) Vaughn, (back row) Johnny Cowan, Terry Allmon, Eddie Bell, Mike Hall, David Scarborough, Charlie Scarborough, and Jerry Meeks. Not pictured, but present was Jimmy McKeel.

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West Tennessee a group of children shared many years together in school and we, as adults, have kept in touch.

On Saturday, May 29th, 2010; exactly 40 years to the date they graduated from Rutherford High School some of them came together again. Every 10 years the group has shared memories of events that make their time together a time to cherish.

This year we send special thanks to Julia (King) and Bill Kipp for opening their lovely Jackson home to us,

our spouses, and friends for a wonderful 40 year celebration with a casual evening of reminiscing, laughter, music, and food.

Thirty people shared seven hours with a cookout/potluck dinner that was enjoyable for all. We hope to meet in less than 10 years in a home setting for a casual time together once again so we can continue that bond that time has not put aside. Rutherford was a great environment to grow up in and enjoy the freedom of a small town community.

We send thanks to the

town members, teachers, and class members from all years that touched our lives and influenced us all.There was a silent prayer said for members that have passed; Norma Jean Bailey, Larry Alexander, Raymond Webster, and Kenneth McDaniel. We know they were there with us in spirit.

Also, since it was Memorial Day weekend, we acknowledged all soldiers that have made it possible that we could come together once again in our great country. Love life and live to love!

Rutherford class of 1970 held their 40th reunion

The Yorkville Town Hall meeting was held at city hall Monday, June 14 at 7 p.m. Mayor Bubba Higdon gave Louise Fout permission to open the meeting with prayer. There were six people in attendance, including the new secretary, Melissa Lowrance, Judge Mac Zarecor, will be meeting with the park broad in a day or so. City calendar: BBQ sale at the fire department on July 3rd, Washer Pitchin’ August 21 and gospel singing August 28.

The Yorkville Coffee Club met at the city hall Wednesday, June 16 at 9 a.m. There were 17 present. We are happy to report that Mrs. Jean Galloway has returned home from the

Yorkville News By Louise Fout

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TENNIS TEAM SPRING SPORTS BANQUET AWARDS -Gibson County High School honored the tennis team at its spring athletic banquet. Players recognized were (from l to r) Camri Donald, Most Dedicated Award; Kaleb Wolfe, MVP Award; Jennifer Flowers head coach; and Bethany Roberson, Most Improved Award. (Photo by Lori Cathey.)

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Gina Horner of Dyer and Tony Horner of Colierville wish to announce the graduation of their daughter, Aerial Horner from Jackson State Community College on May 8th with an Associates of Science Degree as a Registered Nurse. The graduation was held at West Jackson Baptist Church.

FISHER GRADUATES DYERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL WITH HONORS - Di’Yana Chaunte’ Fisher, a 2010 graduate of Dyersburg High School, is the daughter of Chantay Fisher and Dion Fisher of Dyersburg. She is the granddaughter of Raymond and Mary Fisher of Dyer, and Tommie and Clara Franklin of Memphis. Di’Yana will be attending the University of Tennessee at Martin in August with a major in biology. While in high school, she was a member of the honors program, National Honors Society, Tennessee Scholars and graduated Magna Cum Laude.

Aerial received her official Registered Nurse Pin at the Pinning Ceremony at Jackson State on May 7.

Aerial has a 14 year old sister, Alyson Horner of Dyer and is the granddaughter of Virginia and Richard Boone and the late Mike Horner of Dyer and Rita and Doug Hicks of Rutherford.

Aerial has been employed for the last five years at Dyer Nursing Home as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She has a Pre-Hire at Jackson Madison County Hospital in Jackson when she passes the Tennessee State Board of Nursing and receives her Registered Nurse License.

Aerial is a 2007 graduate of Gibson County High School.

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Gibson, All Academic Team and 110 Percentage Award; Daniel Clifft, Silver Slugger ;Caleb Carey, King Of The Hill; Chad McMackin, All-district, All Academic and Gold Glove; (back row, from left) John Michael Morris, Leadership Award; Johnny Deinhart, Pioneer Award; and Javon Sowell, Pioneer Rising Star Award. (Photo by Lori Cathey.)

SOCCER TEAM SPRING SPORTS BANQUET AWARDS -Members of the GCHS Soccer Team were honored at the school’s annual spring sports banquet on May 24th. Those receiving individual honors were (front, from left) Andy Murphree, Captain Award and Offensive Award; Dylan Brown, Captain Award and Best All Around; Andrew Kirkpatrick, Most Improved and Defensive Award; (back row, from left) Jon Poore, Midfielder Award; Ryan Rahm, Pioneer Award; and Chad Cunningham, Physical Encounter Award. (Photo by Lori Cathey.)Do you have an interesting story to

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Before you make one of your largest lifetime purchases, have

the home inspected by a Licensed Home Inspector.

Your complete Home Inspection consists of evaluation of the following:

•Site, Grounds, Grading •Interior •Exterior Structure •Bathrooms •Roof Components •Kitchen •Plumbing •Basement/Crawlspace •Electrical •HVAC •Attic •Garage/Carport

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The Paschall’s 12 and under softball team has completed their first ever undefeated regular season with a 19-0 record. Their season began in April and concluded this past Friday

MAY CHARACTER COUNTS - The Kenton School May Character Counts winners are Jesslin Green, Camron McMackin and Hayden Mercer. Camron was the winner of a piggy bank from Kenton First State Bank.

CHAMPS - Mason Hall Grain captured the 7-8 year old North Gibson League Championship to cap off an undefeated season. Members of the team are (front row) Braden Griffin, Adam Smithson, Luke Lannom, Matt Tate, Branten Smith, (middle row) Tyler Wilbanks, Drake Cowan, Andrew Alexander, Gabrile Qualls, Hayden McGuire, Will Cantrell, (back row) Kent Smithson, coach, and JD Cowan, coach.

night with a thrilling 9-6 victory over Medina. The ladies in pink will play in the upcoming Cal Ripken Western Region State Tournament. This team is comprised of girls

from Rutherford, Dyer and Kenton. They want to thank their coaches, family and friends for their support in the stands this year. They thank Paschall Real Estate for being their sponsor.

ACS Relay For Life Friday at GCHS Yates Field

“My heart goes out to those who suffer from cancer and their family members. I have a cousin who is only one year older than I am, who was diagnosed with breast cancer last year. Thankfully, she is in remission now. Relay is such a worthy cause.” -Kelly Tucker, Team Leader Rutherford School

The ‘walks’ begin, starting with the Survivors Walk, then the Care Givers Walk and lastly the Team Walk which will last all night as at least one team member for each team walks the track to show their support. Entertainment will be provided by The

from page 1 Blues Brothers following the walks.

A very touching part of Relay is the Luminaria Ceremony, in which we take time to stop and recognize those who are battling cancer, those who are survivors and those who have lost their battle. The Luminaria Ceremony begins at 10 p.m. Following the Luminaria Ceremony and throughout the night entertainment will be provided by the Empty Pockets Band. There will be six teams set up at this year’s Relay. These teams show their support by coming out, selling food, playing games and just have a great time

together. Here is a preview of this year’s team themes and their menus: Dyer School - Imagine a World with More Birthdays - hamburgers, hot dogs, bar-b-que bologna, chips, desserts and drinks. Dyer Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Fishin’ For a Cure - fish plate with white beans, hush puppies and cole slaw, and funnel cakes. Rutherford First Baptist Church - Cabbage and corn bread, grilled corn on the cob, bottled water, veggie and fruit trays. Rutherford School - Good Night Cancer - Good Morning Cure - build your own baked potatoes, hot dogs with fixings, and sweet tea. Kenton School - Roundin’ Up a Cure - Loaded baked potatoes and lemonade. Bradford High School FCCLA - Knockin’ Cancer Out of the Park - bar-b-que nachos, snow cones, candy and drinks. As you can see June 25, 2010 will be a night packed with loads of food, fun and fellowship. So, whether you are a family member or friend of a cancer patient, a current cancer patient, a cancer survivor or just someone who wants to support Relay, we want you to ‘Relay’ with us.

Classified Deadline: Friday, 5 p.m. Cost: $5.00 Minimum charge for 20 words or less (After 20, add 20-cents per word.) Classifieds must be paid in advance. This includes yard sales.

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Help Wanted Real Estate

Services

Sporting Goods

Career Training

Business Ops

Yard Sales

Miscellaneous

For Sale

Announcements

Schools

Auction

Health/Beauty

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“For Over 40 Years!!!

FOR SALE Organ for $150, queensize 4 piece bedroom set really nice with matress and box srinps $500, living room furniture in great condition $150. Call Wayne Hanks at 731-422-5766. 2wks.

TONY’S CLEANING SERVICE

*Pressure Washing *Carpet Cleaning *Tile

Floors *Janitorial ServiceDyer TN

(731) 234-0081 or (731) 692-2826

Licensed •Bonded •Insured Serving Gibson and surrounding

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HELP WANTED

Food Rite in Dyer is currently accepting applications for a FULL TIME

MEAT CUTTERBenefits available.

Experience is a plus. Please visit Tonya King at the store

or call 692-3441.

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ESTATE AUCTIONCOURT ORDERED

Tuesday, June 29, 5:30 P.M.111 McRee Street, Jackson, TN

ATTENTION: Investors * Business Owners *BuildersGREAT OPPORTUNITY!!

Terms: 10% Buyer’s premium will be added to the high bid to determine the total selling price to be paid. 10% down day of auction. Closing to be on or before 20 days.

All information in this advertisement is derived from sources believed to be correct but not guaranteed. All announcements day of auction. Closing to be on or before 20 days.

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Hardwood Floors, Approx. 1,438 Sq. Ft. Home - Wheelchair Ramp at Front Door, Nice Shaded

Backyard/Backs up to Hamilton Street

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SATURDAY - June 26 - 10:00 AM: 5049 West Vanhook St (Hwy 79) Milan Tn 38358

From Hwy 45 in Milan take Van Hook (Hwy 79) West towards Humboldt. Sale will be on left accross from Jackson Flooring.

Selling the Morgan Garmany Estate

Real Estate, Antiques, Antique Cadillac And Truck, Household Contents, Tools, Guns

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Brick Veneer and Vinyl Siding Home with Shop, 2-Car Carport, Formal Living Room and Dining Room, Fireplace

Real Estate: 20% Down Day Of Sale Balance Due On Or Before July 23 2010. Buyer Pays All Closing Costs. Personal Property: Cash or good check day of sale.

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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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Dyer – Good building lot across street from Pine Crest Golf. Aprox 1.5 acres, reduced to $9,500.State Route 105 – Approx 30 acres located 3 miles west of Rutherford with good fertile rolling farm land and equipment shed. $110,000.

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

1445 Main St, Martin - Property with ceiling heights from 10’-18’, column spacing, floors w/6” reinforced concrete. Nice building and great location next to 4 lane by-pass w/approx 285 parking places. $600,000

210 N. Trenton, Rutherford - Located conveniently to downtown, 3BR/2BA with over 1900 ht sq ft and basement. Above ground pool with large deck. $76,500.

822 Maple Heights, Kenton. 3 BR/3.5 BA country setting w/8.9 acres. $174,500.

208 N. Trenton St, Rutherford - Well maintained building, partitioned for individual offices, secured and raised computer room, phone system remains, reception area, conference room, break room, $199,900.

1063 S. Trenton St, Rutherford - Lovely 3BR brick home situated on 1.2 ac lot w/detached garage and 24x32 wired workshop. Many upgrades and very well maintained home. A must see! $119,900

414 N. Trenton, Rutherford - Good brick starter home or downsizer! Great location, 2BR/1BA with lg living room and lg eat-in kitchen. $44,900

REDUCED!

363 Main St, Dyer - Huge office/showroom with large warehouse area. $84,900.

107 S. Peck Switch Cove, Dyer - Wonderful 3BR/3BA brick w/over 2600 ht sq ft. Open kitchen/dining area, lg sunroom, triple garage. A must see! $194,900.

REDUCED!

106 Heritage Dr, Rutherford - Really nice 4BR/4BA home, large kitchen w/plenty of cabinets, beautiful view, large lot. $156,500

184 Old Harmony Rd, Bradford - Great country living, 3BR/2BA brick situated on 1.7 acre lot with private wooded backdrop. $89,900

Horseshoe Loop, Dyer - 82.50 ac productive row crop farm $225,500. Riverside Yorkville, 185 ac, great hunting land bordering Forked Deer River $365,375.

628 W. Main, Rutherford. 3 BR/1.5 BA, remodeled, large lot and storage building. $76,000.

REDUCED!SOLD!

14 Rutherford Hwy, Bradford - 12 Acres on high traffic corner with shops, storage units and mobile home. Additional land available.

TIMBER AUCTION SATURDAY JUNE 26 at 10 am 327 acres of marketable timber to be clear cut with 1 year timber contract. 7265 Old Stage Road, Carroll County, Huntington Tennessee. Heritage Auction & Real Estate TFL# 4556, Savannah Tn. 731-925-3534 visit www.tonyneill.com or 731-926-3133 (TnScan)

AUCTION SATURDAY JUNE 26 at 10 am ,7265 Old Stage Road, Carroll County, Huntington Tennessee. 327 acres, timber, hunting lodge, Obion River, in 3 tracts and as a whole. plus 400 acres Rue Hammer Road, Henderson County, Lexington Tn. Heritage Auction & Real Estate TFL# 4556, Savannah Tn. 731-925-3534 visit www.tonyneill.com or 731-926-3133 (TnScan)

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FOR SALE Solid Hardrock maple dinning table with 2 leaves and 4 chairs. Top is 1 inch thick solid wood, with pretty scalloped skirt. Pub style chairs with double stretchers on legs. Built to last by Crawford Furniture company. Table has been refinished but leaves have not. Call 692-2702. Asking $175.

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The Tri-City Reporter, Thursday, June 24, 2010 Page 13

Marriages NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

In obedience to a Decree entered on APRIL 20, 2010 in the Chancery Court of the Twenty-Eighth Judicial District of Gibson County Tennessee at Trenton: IN THE MATTER OF: THE ESTATE OF HAZEL YOUNG HENDRIX, Deceased, NELL H. MURRAY, JANICE H. ASBRIDGE & MAILYN H. WHITE, Executor (Rule Docket #18928-P), I will on:

THURDAY, JULY 1, 2010 AT 2:00PM

In the CHANCERY COURTROOM, Chancery Building, 204 North Court Square at Trenton, sell to the highest and best bidder the following described property at, 774 N. MAIN STREET, DYER, TN. Lying and being situated in the 21th Civil District of Gibson County, Tennessee, and more particularly described as follows:

Lot #8 in the Perkins Subdivision to the City of Dyer, Tennessee and being on the west side of U.S. Highway #45W and as shown by plat of record in Deed book 106, page 66 thereof in the Register’s Office, Gibson County, Tennessee to which reference is here made. Description take from prior deed.

Map 47K Control Map 47F Group A Parcel 21.00

SOURCE OF TITLE: DEED OF RECORD TO COY WAYNE HENDRIX AND WIFE, HAZEL YOUNG HENDRIX AT VOL 160, PAGE 305, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF GIBSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. COY WAYNE HENDRIX IS NOW DECEASED.

TERMS OF SALE: Sale will be for cash to the highest and best bidder in bar of the equity of redemption, homestead and all other exemptions and as free and unencumbered.

The Clerk will sell according to the Rules of Chancery to be announced at the sale.

IT IS ORDERED that this NOTICE be published for three (3) consecutive weeks in THE TRI CITY REPORTER, a weekly newspaper in DYER, TN.

This 4th day of June, 2010.

s/Shonna Smith, Clerk and MasterSpecial Commissioner 731-855-7639

RICHARD GOSSUM103 West Court SquareP O Box 491Trenton, TN 38382731-855-0681

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated August 9, 2006, executed by ALTRUDE SEABROOKS, A SINGLE PERSON, conveying certain real property therein described to PALMER LAW as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, on August 17, 2006, as Instrument No. 77632, in Book 891, at Page 296; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on July 8, 2010, 11:00 AM at the Gibson County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held At the Gibson County Courthouse, Trenton, TN, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Gibson County, Tennessee, to wit: LYING AND BEING IN THE 7TH CIVIL DISTRICT OF GIBSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A STAKE IN THE INTERSECTION OF THE WEST MARGIN OF LEXINGTON STREET AND THE NORTH MARGIN OF 6TH STREET; RUNS THENCE NORTH WITH THE WEST MARGIN OF LEXINGTON STREET 181 FEET TO A STAKE AT PENTECOST’S SOUTHEAST CORNER; RUNS THENCE WEST WITH PENTECOST’S SOUTH LINE 210 FEET TO A STAKE PENTACOST’S SOUTHWEST CORNER AND IN THURMAN’S EAST LINE; RUNS THENCE SOUTH WITH THURMAN’S EAST LINE 181 FEET TO A STAKE IN THE NORTH MARGIN OF 6TH STREET; RUNS THENCE EAST WITH THE NORTH MARGIN OF 6TH STREET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. BEING FURTHER IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP 107E, GROUP F, PARCEL 30.00 IN THE TAX ASSESSOR’S OFFICE FOR GIBSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED UNTO GRANTOR BY DEED RECORDED IN BOOK 891, PAGE 294 IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE FOR DYER COUNTY, TENNESSEE. PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 325 EAST 6TH STREET, TRENTON, TN 38382. 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): ALTRUDE SEABROOKS 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, TX2-985-07-03 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (805) 553-6392 TS#:10 -0063190 FEI# 1006.101792 06/17, 06/24, 07/01/2010FL #1550

Jackson, TN • 731-467-1842Rick Hinson, CAI, GPPAwww.hinsonauctions.com

PUBLIC AUCTIONEast End Coin-Op LaundrySaturday, June 26, 9:00 A.M.

2216 East End Drive, Humboldt, TNATTENTION: Investors * Business Owners

GREAT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY!!This property and equipment will be offered item by item or as a whole.

Visit our website: www.hinsonauctions.com - Buyer’s Premium Applies

Block & Brick Building built in 1978 - Approx. 1,100 Sq. Ft. - 2 Bathrooms - Ceiling Fans - Tile Floors - Paved Lot.

PARCIAL LISTING OF EQUIPMENT: 2 Commercial Huebsch Washers • 1 Commercial Maytag Washer • 5 Wascomat Junior W75 Double Load Washers • 1 Wascomat Junior W73 Double Load Washers • 3 Wascomat Senior W124 Triple Load Washers • 2 Maytag Super Load Commercial Washers • 9 Maytag Super Dryers • Bleach and Soap Dispenser • Dollar Change Machine.

Stephen Alexander Powell of Trenton and Amy Nichole Jones of Dyer

Phillip Shea Carnell of Trenton and Ashley Nicole Kelley of Trenton

Corey Allen Glisson of Jackson and Krystal Leann Wiggins of Milan

Charles Edward Crockett of Trenton and Jan Michelle Lemonds of Trenton

William Thompson White of Atoka and Teri Shannon Gill of Jackson

Barrakus Delani Sharp of Trenton and Candashian Richelle Tate of Trenton

Skoby Lymott Fairfi eld of Dyer and Brenita Louise Albea Griffi n of Dyer

Steven Donald Arthur Long of Gibson and Stephanie Lynn Williams of Milan

Andrew Taylor Davis of Milan and Jean Aiko Hamaguchi of Milan

Robert Luther Fly, II of Rutherford and Tarryn Brooke Hardin of Rutherford

John Wesley Anderson, Jr. of Humboldt and Latonya Lynette Lawrence Thomas of Humboldt

Julius Leroy Dickson of Humboldt and Tonya Lachelle Bradford of Humboldt

Daniel Shawn Belew of Medina and Beverly Ann Gibson Forrester of Medina

Robert Lee Booth of Jackson and Robyn Leigh Kyzar of Jackson

Timothy Lee Hollars of Humboldt and Paula Gail McCord of Atwood

Elijah Edward Ellis of Gibson and Emily Nicole Anderson of Gibson

Calem Hunter Walls of Humboldt and Danielle Nicole Henges of Humboldt

Melvin Leon Alexander of Lexington and Ruby Nell Martin Harris of Milan

Michael Blake McMinn

of Medina and Brianna Marie Quinn of Medina

Fielding Arthur Minter Randolph of Medina and Cassia Diane Davis of Chattanooga

Nicholas Barton Leach of Medina and Telicia Jo Harris of Medina

Jerry Michael Whitmore, Jr. of Milan and Candice Renae Robertson of Collierville

Jason Alan Adams of Bradford and Shawna Denise Harris of Bradford

Karl Joseph Erwin of Milan and Tosha Lynn Morgan of Milan

Christopher Dion Mann of McKenzie and Mae Margaret Tines Pinson of McKenzie

Jody Everett Haynes of Kenton and Karina Ashley Nicole Adams of Kenton

Andrew Frank Arnold of Milan and Shannon Lee McCartney Rainey of Milan

Jeffery Lashawn Vinson of Schofi eld, HI and

Angelica Raton Shutes of Humboldt

Bobby Darnell Walker of Atwood and Betsy Anne Hurst of Dyer

Derek Lynn Stafford of Dyer and Teri Michelle McCaslin of Dyer

Jeremy Jack Wray of Trenton and Tanya Jo Buchanan of Trenton

Kaleb Wayne Nichols of Collierville and Megan Nichole Adkins of Dyer

Michael Glenn Fuller of Pinson and Brittany Lee Wall of Pinson

Robert Anthony Graves, Sr. of Trenton and Donna Lynn Jackson of Trenton

Tommy Joe Sheppard of Milan and Betty Jacqueline Robinson Maroney of Jackson

Robert Preston Deloach of Humboldt and Ashlee Brooke Kennedy of Humboldt

William Eugene Ownby, Jr. of Milan and Nancy Nicole Bailey Lowery of Milan.

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Dyer Station Celebration’s26th

June 29 – July 4, 2010Tuesday, June 29•Opening Ceremonies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00 pm at the VFW•Praise Singing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 pm at the Dyer Assembly of GodWednesday, June 30•Community Wide Church Service. . . . . . . . 7:00 pm at the Dyer Assembly of God•Candlelight Memorial Service . . . . . . . . Immediately following Church ServiceThursday, July 1•Darts, Dominoes & Checkers Tournaments. . . . . . . . 7:00 pm at the First Presbyterian Manse•Spoons & Phase 10 Tournaments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 pm at the VFWFriday, July 2The following activities will take place in Downtown Dyer behind the Georgia McIlwain Ellis Mini-Park.•Cake Walk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 pm•Concession & Homemade Ice Cream. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 pm•Memorabilia Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 6:30 pm•Country Street Dance featuring “Dakota”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 pm Dance co-sponsored by NewWave Communications•“Dyer Station Steppers” exhibition. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . during the danceSaturday, July 3The following activities will take place at the David RobinsonPark unless otherwise noted.•Fourth of July Parade line-up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am at the City Lumber Parking Lot•Lion’s Club Barbequed Bologna sales. . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am•Old Country Store. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am until sold out•Arts & Crafts Sales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am through late afternoon•Fourth of July Parade. . . . . . . . 9:00 am down East College St.•Ambulance/Fire truck display with water jet spray. . . . after the parade•Scavenger Hunt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:00 pm at the Pavilion•Bingo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00 pm at the Pavilion•Cornhole Tournament. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30 pm•Pet Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30 pm•Dodge Ball Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00 pm •Karaoke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 pmSunday, July 4•Patriotic Cantata “America”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:00 pm at the Dyer CP Church•Taste of Dyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Immediately following the Cantata•Closing Ceremonies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 pm at the David Robinson Park•Fireworks Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 pm at the David Robinson ParkPlease keep our troops and their families in your hearts

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TCR RIBBON CUTTING - The Tri-City Reporter held an open house and ribbon cutting Friday, June 18. Among those present were (front) Dyer Farmers & Merchants Bank President Joel Reynolds, Laura Mai Selph, Richard and Dr. Joanie Edwards-building owners, Greater Gibson County Chamber of Commerce assistant Marcie Overall, TCR‘s Mindy Fisher, editor Cindy East, and reporter Michael Enochs, Chamber Director Tara Bradford, AHP publisher April Jackson, TCR sports reporter Lori Cathey, Debbie McDaniel-Union Planters Bank, TCR bookkeeper Lee Ann Butler (back row from left) Ken Pullias-State Farm, assistant city recorder Jason Griggs, city recorder Kenneth McEwen, TCR contributor

William G. McFarland, Sheriff Deputy Roger Gray, Kenton School principal Renee Childs, Blake Smith-Farmers & Merchants Rutherford, Kathy Peevyhouse-Farmers & Merchants Bank, Rutherford, State Rep. Curtis Halford, State Senator Lowe Finney, Dyer Mayor Sam Thompson, county mayor candidate Tim Luckey, Julie Griggs-Dyersburg State, Gibson County Sheriff Chuck Arnold, Allie Landrum, Pat Landrum, Karen Campbell-Bradford Serendipity Bed & Breeakfast, Alderman Jimmy Landrum, Doug Duncan-retired from Duncan’s Pharmacy, city of Dyer clerk Tracy Taylor, Scott Rabb-owner of The Feed Store, Dianne Overall-owner Medical Heath Specialists, and TCR community news writer Virginia Burgess.

FOOD & FELLOWSHIP - Lori Cathey, Pat, Jimmy and Allie Landrum (top photo) enjoy fruit and sandwiches during the TCR open house. Sherry Vaughn, (lower photo) with Victory 93.7 visits with editor Cindy East

SHARING A LAUGH - State Rep. Curtis Halford and State Senator Lowe Finney share a laugh with State Farm’s Ken Pullias. Laura Mai Selph (in the background) laughs along with Michael Enochs and others attending the open house.

TALKING RETIREMENT - Dyer city recorder Kenneth McEwen visits with Richard Edwards, co-owner of the building that is now the TCR’s new office location.

ATTEND OPEN HOUSE- Mike and Brandye Needham stopped in at the TCR open house. Needham made the door decals for the TCR’s new location.

OPEN HOUSE - Gibson County Sheriff Chuck Arnold, Doug Duncan and assistant city recorder Jason Griggs enjoy the TCR open house.

EDUCATORS ENJOY VISIT - Semi-retired teacher William G. McFarland visits with Kenton School principal Renee Childs during Friday’s open house at the TCR.

CHAMBER - Greater Gibson County Chamber of Commerce’s Marcie Overall talks with her mother, Trailblazer Dianne Roberts, while Dyer Mayor Sam Thompson talks to Chamber Directer Tara Bradford.

FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS - TCR’s Mindy Fisher enjoys a visit with friend and neighbor Tracy Taylor, Dyer city clerk.

BACK FOR A VISIT - Former TCR employee Kim Castleman Roberts stopped in to visit with publisher April Jackson, CEO Brian Smith and editor Cindy East.

Tri-City holds open house, ribbon cutting