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TRI-CITY REPORTERVOL. 119, NO. 48 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2011 DYER, TENNESSEE $1.00

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Plans made for Rutherford Christmas Cheer program

State Transportation Commissioner Schroer visits with Kenton officials

Rutherford board to discuss annexation

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Dyer receives $200,000 grant

County Commission to meet Dec. 1

Letters to Santa

Dyer Station Christmas

POWELL FAMILY – The historical home of Edgar and Dana Powell is among the three homes featured in this year’s Dyer Station Celebration Christmas Home Tour. Their children are (from left) Macie, Edison, Madelyn and Maggie.

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The City of Dyer Board of Mayor and Alderpersons met in regular session Monday, November 14.

City Recorder Jason Griggs informed the board that he and Mayor Walton Thompson had been made aware of a grant opportunity a few months ago that Gibson County had been awarded but could not use.

Griggs stated that he and Thompson talked with Lanita Van Dyke concerning this grant. Griggs worked with grant writer Shannon Cotter to change the scope of the grant to apply to the water and sewer extension lines at the West Tennessee ExpoCenter.

Griggs stated that he received word from Cotter that the Delta Regional Authority had accepted and granted the change in scope of the grant and awarded the grant to the City of Dyer for the extension lines. This is a 100 percent grant with no local match. The grant amount is approximately

Grant to be used to extend lines for Expo Center

BY STEVE SHORT

County leaders look to make changes in health insurance for employees and payments on $11.3 million debt when the Gibson Co. Commission reconvenes in special session this Thursday night, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. in Trenton at the AgriComplex.

Commissioners recessed on Nov. 14 after tabling resolutions on employees’ health insurance and debt refinancing.

There are also requests for allocation transfers in department budgets.

Health Insurance – A proposal calls for eliminating health insurance coverage for former county employees who have reached retirement age. The county has provided healthcare benefits for employees through a self-insured insurance plan. Fulltime employees and officials have been allowed to keep the county’s health insurance coverage even

State Representative Bill Sanderson requested State Transportation Commissioner John Schroer to visit Kenton and discuss the status of Hwy-45 West. Sanderson, County Commissioner Danny Jowers and Commissioner Schroer drove all major roads in and out of Kenton.

Business expansion and growth, residential concerns and environmental issues were discussed. Schroer, former mayor of Franklin, provided insight and discussed many long-term effects a major transportation project can have on a small

During the regularly scheduled board meeting of the City of Rutherford, held on November 21, alderman Bob White began a discussion of annexation of city limits at North Trenton Street. This was under new business. White would like the board to find out the process of annexing and discuss it at the December board meeting. After some discussion, the city board decided to leave the matter on the agenda for the next regular scheduled meeting of December 19.

Also under new business, alderman Don Greer made a motion to pass Resolution #59 adopting a Records Management Plan.

BY JOE BONE

The American Legion, Lions, and Woodmen of the World Christmas Cheer Basket Drive was officially opened with a meeting of 10 volunteers in the Rutherford City Hall last Monday, November 21st.

Plans were made to pack the Christmas Cheer packages and needy boxes at 1 p.m., Friday, December 9th, and to deliver them at 9 a.m. on Saturday, December 10th. We will need lots of help for those times and will welcome more volunteers with covered pickups or SUVs if it is rainy.

If you can contribute to this drive (you may leave your donation at the Rutherford City Hall, or call me at 665-7253, Based on last year’s experience we need about $2400 to pay for the 160 cheer packages and

The Goodwill Committee has met and set pack out and delivery dates. The pack out date will be Dec. 17th and delivery will be Dec. 18th at 1:15 p.m. Anyone who can help and would like to help in this project, we welcome you.

If you would like to make a contribution to the Goodwill program, you may do so at The Farmers and Merchant

Hey kids, it’s that time of year again! The Tri-City Reporter will be accepting Letters to Santa through December 7th. The letters will be published in our annual Christmas Greeting section December 21st.

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town. Schroer said, “Currently, we have 9-billion dollars in

construction projects approved by the State Legislature. I have about 900-million to go around each year. It all comes down to priorities. My main concern is safety and moving people.”

Schroer would not confirm when he expected to see the Hwy-45 project completed but did confirm money is always an issue.

RECEPTION FOR SCHROER - Kenton city board members, Faye Sharp, Sarah Skinner and Tim Johns held a small reception at Kenton City Hall to welcome Commissioner John Schroer on his first visit to Kenton. Faye Sharp presented

the commissioner with a history book about the Kenton white squirrel. Among those attending the reception were Tim Johns, Benny McGuire, State Rep. Bill Sanderson, Sarah Skinner, Faye Sharp, Schroer, and L.A. Baucom.

BY CINDY EAST

The Dyer Station Celebration Christmas Home Tour will take place Sunday, December 4th from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. This year’s participants are Greg and Gwen Morris at 103 Ernest Paschall Road, Melissa Langston at 154 Ashley Street and Edgar and Dana Powell at 114 Elm Street. The homes will be designated by bows and yard signs. Tickets are $5 for all the homes and can be purchased at any of the participating homes.

The Powell family lives in one of Dyer’s historic homes. Edgar is currently attending school for industrial maintenance after being laid off from Goodyear in Union City. His wife Dana has been a probation parole officer for eight years. Powell’s three daughters are Maggie, age 13, Madelyn, age 11 and Macie, age 8. All three attend school in Dyer.

Edgar and Dana married in 2008 and have a son, Edison, who is 18 months old. They are members of Dyer Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Maggie is in eighth grade and plays trumpet in the band and is an honor student. Madelyn is in sixth grade and also plays the trumpet and soccer. Macie is in third grade and plays the piano and soccer. Edgar is the son of Ronnie and Mary Jane Powell. Dana is the daughter of Jacqueline Summers and the late David Summers.

The Powells’ two-story historical home has five bedrooms, a large open kitchen with attached sunroom, a formal dining room and living room. A large Christmas tree in the living room is decorated in traditional Christmas colors. The home has several mantels all adorned with

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Insight & OpinionClayburn Peeples reports: Black Friday is stealing Thanksgiving

Sen. Alexander wants new ‘No Chld Left Behind’ program before Christmas

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Did you go shopping the day after Thanksgiving this year. Black Friday, as it is now known, has acquired a holiday celebrity status over the last few years, due primarily to outrageous sales and promotions designed to attract day after Thanksgiving shoppers for bargains, in hope they will stay and purchase other items as well.

It is called Black Friday, as just about everyone knows by now, because it is on that day, the day after Thanksgiving, that Christmas shopping begins, and presumably it is also the day that puts retailers in the black for the year. Over the past few years, the day has become almost mythic, a social as well as a shopping phenomenon, as more and more stores offer earlier and earlier openings and deeper discounts to the first “so many” customers.

But only so many. Limiting the number of “bargains” available is part of the Black Friday game. By doing so, merchants create artificial scarcity and thus give the customers something to “lose” if they do not get into the store in time.

Because as every good salesperson knows, “the fear of loss is greater than the expectation of gain.” Thus, the psychology is set up whereby customers either line up outside the store in the dark of midnight or lose out on that “once-in-a-lifetime” buy on that Xbox 360 or iPad 2, or whatever.

The idea of offering Black Friday door buster bargains is nothing new. Retailers have been having sales and offering price reductions on the day after Thanksgiving for at least a century now. No, what is new and unprecedented is

the desperate intensity with which retailers are courting customers, offering, in some cases, loss leaders with genuine savings worth hundreds of dollars to the lucky first customers through the doors.

But only if they get there on time. “On time” used to be when the store opened, at nine or ten o’clock, but then several years ago some stores began opening an hour early, then two, and then someone had the bright idea of opening at the unholy hour of 6 a.m.. Then five, then four, and then, beginning this year, starting the madness at midnight, or even, in some cases, earlier, on Thanksgiving evening itself.

Not surprisingly, there were a few problems here and there. By now everyone in America knows about the California woman who allegedly pepper sprayed 20 or so of her fellow Walmart shoppers to keep them away from her new Xbox 360. (It’ just too bad some Hollywood producer didn’t have the foresight to post cameras at all the early opening big box stores; it would have made making Jingle All the Way II a piece of cake.) As for the woman herself, I read that she has turned herself in. No word on whether she has an agent yet, but surely she has a future on reality TV.

There were the usual stabbing/shooting incidents.

Muggings seemed to be up this year, probably due to the fact that so much of the shopping was done in the hours of darkness.

In trendy Soho, in New York, “shoppers” allegedly looted a clothing store. In West Virginia, a man trying to buy Christmas decorations at a Walmart had a heart attack and other customers walked around, and over, him until an off duty nurse saw him, gave CPR and called 911. Too late; he died later in the evening/morning.

None of this should surprise anyone. The whole phenomenon is a perfect setup for violence. I mean, talk about a toxic cocktail. Begin with desperate retailers using cutthroat advertising techniques and bizarre shopping hours to lure people in. Then mix in overfed (Thanksgiving, you know) bargain obsessed, sleep deprived and short-tempered customers, many of whom, it can be presumed, had spent much of the

earlier evening consuming alcohol, and you’ve got a recipe for trouble on two or three fronts.

Bargain hunting, frankly, can be a lot of fun, but Black Friday outlandishness has taken it from being an early morning adventure followed up by a wind down at Starbucks to an all night slog through crazy crowded stores and darkened mall parking lots.

Are we having fun yet? Apparently so, because this Black Friday’s promotions, the most preposterous and bizarre in history, attracted a historic number of shoppers. And they spent money, 6.6% more than last year, a record amount, some 11.4 billion in all. This strong showing surprised many economists, because consumer confidence is supposed to be at its lowest point in the last quarter century.

Black Friday, long regarded as a litmus test for consumer spending appetites, was thus

approached with fear, and the strong showing has lifted hopes for an improved economy, if only slightly, and a good retail sales year.

But this year, with its Thanksgiving Day openings and crazy sales, was not a typical Black Friday. Stores all across the retail spectrum were open longer than ever before and offered deeper discounts than usual. Whether all this primed the shopping pump, or sucked it dry, remains to be seen.

But what it definitely means is that Thanksgiving will never be the same. Up until this year it was the one holiday in America that had somehow resisted the corruption of commercialism, but the stores that opened earliest this year, on Thanksgiving evening itself and at midnight, were the ones that registered the most sales, so you can bet that next year they’ll do it again and bring the rest of the crowd with them.

What a bunch of turkeys!

BY GIBSON COUNTY SHERIFF CHUCK ARNOLD

The holiday shopping season is upon us, but unfortunately crime doesn’t take a holiday. Citizens must take extra precautions to avoid becoming victims during this busy season. Shoppers tend to forget about safety when they’re looking hard for the best deal on that special item. Criminals are opportunists and it is essential for us to limit their opportunity to commit offenses. It is very important to pay attention to your surroundings particularly in shopping locations and parking lots. Be alert and be aware! Knowing who is near is the first step to being secure. Consider these tips for shopping safety:

•Park in well lit areas and if possible, close to your destination.

•Shop in groups or with a friend.

•Place your packages in the trunk or hide them under a blanket on the rear floor.

•When walking to your car have your keys ready.

•Be aware of your purse and don’t open purses or pocket books in the parking lot.

•Make sure to look under, in and around your car to make certain no one is waiting to harm you.

•Remember where you parked your car. While this may sound elementary, many shopping areas are spread over large sections. Being unable to locate a car can cause you undue confusion and stress that may present you as a better

criminal target. •Be mindful of people

wandering about the parking lot.

•Once in the car, lock the doors and leave the area immediately. Shoppers who linger in their cars could be an easy target for criminals.

•Don’t be afraid to ask for assistance. If you feel uneasy, ask store personnel or especially a security officer to escort you to your car.

While shopping during the holidays can present unique dangers, taking a few preventative measures can help keep your holiday experience enjoyable and safe.

The Gibson County Sheriff’s Office wants all of our citizens to enjoy a crime free holiday season.

THE MIRROR-EXCHANGE

U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander said this month that he wants Congress to revamp the “No Child Left Behind” education program by Christmas.

Alexander, a former Tennessee governor, was U.S. Secretary of Education from 1991 until 1993, and education has been one of his primary interests.

“Congress can and should start now to pass legislation to fix No Child Left Behind,” Alexander told constituents in a November newsletter.

“If Congress does not act now, our inaction will transform the U.S. Secretary of Education into a waiver-granting czar over an unworkable law,” he added.

“I supported moving a bill sponsored by Senators Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) and Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.) out of

committee and to the full Senate for further debate and amendment as a first step in the right direction, although the bill needs to be significantly improved before I can vote for its final passage,” Alexander explained.

“While the legislation’s strength is that it begins to move most decisions about whether schools are succeeding or failing out of Washington and back to states and communities, I am offering several amendments to stop the legislation from creating a national school board that would substitute its judgment for that of governors, state legislators, mayors, local school board members, parents, principals and teachers.”

Alexander said he supports legislation that would address the following areas:

•Improve state standards,

testing, and accountability systems to better prepare students for college and careers.•Improve teacher and

principal professional development programs and encourage systems to evaluate performance.•Consolidate federal

education programs to give state and local education leaders more freedom to address local needs.•Expand the number of

charter schools and give parents more choices.

“These bills are about getting Washington, D.C., out of the business of deciding which schools and teachers are succeeding and which are failing,” Alexander said. “America needs better state and local report cards, not a national school board.”

Sen. Lamar Alexander


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$200,000. This will result in the city not having to borrow the funds to install the extension lines.

In the Finance and Administration Report, alderperson Judy Baker thanked Griggs for working on the Delta Regional Authority grant for the Expo Center.

Thompson opened bids for pot hole repair. Pavement Restorations, Inc. bid $24,009 to do the repairs. A motion was made by alderman Robert Johnson and seconded by alderman Roger Gray to accept all bids. The board approved the measure.

A motion made by Johnson and seconded by alderman Chris Younger to award the Pothole Repair Bid to Pavement Restorations, Inc. for $24,009 and the board approved the measure.

In the Finance Department Report, Griggs handed out financial statements for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2011-2012. Griggs asked for authorization to transfer up to $50,000 from the Special Building Fund to the General Fund if needed.

Griggs stated that he would only transfer the necessary amount, if needed, to cover General Fund obligations. Griggs stated that the funds would be transferred back after property taxes were collected.

A motion was made by Gray and seconded by Johnson to allow Griggs to transfer up to $50,000 from the Special Building Fund to the General Fund. Transferred funds are to be repaid after property taxes are collected. The board approved the measure.

In the Water and Sewer

Department Report, waste water supervisor William Caton advised the board that Absolute Construction had completed half of the roofing project at the sewer plant.

A motion made by Johnson and seconded by Younger to promote John McElrath to ‘team leader/foreman’ in the Street Department and raise his pay to the budgeted amount for this position. The board approved the measure.

In the Police Committee Report, alderman Nathan Reed advised the board that the police department had budgeted a new computer in their capital outlay budget. Reed requested that the City Recorder choose an appropriate computer to purchase at Wal Mart and report back the findings to the committee at the next meeting.

Brenda Allen and her children, Benjamin and Abigail brought their visitors from Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America to see the Davy Crockett Cabin/Museum in Rutherford recently. The group also visited Trenton’s Internationally acclaimed teapot collection.

Brenda hosted Maira, as an Exchange Student in 1993 and after 18 years, Maira wanted to come back to the

area and bring her family to meet the Allen family and see sites of interest locally, which also included a visit to Graceland in Memphis.

Traveling with Maira, now an attorney, were her boyfriend, also an attorney, her son, and mom and dad. They flew out of Sao Paulo to Miami on to Atlanta, then to Memphis before renting a car for the trip to Trenton.

Recalling Brenda’s

terrible automobile accident September 9, 2009, Maira said she panicked when hearing the news.

“We prayed for her recovery and thankfully, our prayers were answered,” she said. Brenda said, “I am so excited to have Maira and her family come for a visit and when my children are older, I want them to travel to Brazil and stay with Maira and her family.

SOUTH AMERICAN FAMILY VISITS CROCKETT CABIN - Brenda Allen brought her friends from Brazil, South America to Rutherford to visit the Davy Crockett Cabin recently. Allen hosted Maria Munari as an exchange student in 1993. Among the group are (front row) are Abigail and Ben Allen, (back row) Leo, Maira’s son, Maira parents, Gildo and Helena Munari, Maira Munari, Brenda Allen, and Ricardo, Maira’s boyfriend.

Alderperson Kathey Keith seconded the motion, and the board approved the measure. The board also approved several other resolutions as follows: Resolution #60 Establishing Procedures for Public Inspection of Public Records, Resolution #61 setting a Schedule of Fees for obtaining copies of documents and Establishing Fees for the Municipal Swimming Pool, Resolution #62 establishing a Written Department Management Policy, Resolution #63 for an Internal Controls Policy, and Resolution #64 for a Credit Card Policy.

The board approved Ordinance #2011-13 Setting a Schedule of Fees for Issuance of Building Permits.

Concerned citizen, Marlon Stephens asked to address the board. He expressed concern with the holes in the road at East Knox Street.

Mayor Keith Cardwell asked Eddie Watkins to check on the potholes and have them fixed.

Under department reports, Fire Chief Bob Blankenship reported three drills for October. Chief Blankenship also advised the board of two fire hydrants needing to be put in on South Trenton Street and a connection between Mod-Halliburton and Fain Street to increase water pressure.

Greer made a motion to put a lock on the fire hydrant at Old Bethlehem road due

to water being pumped by individuals. Alderman Emerson seconded the motion, and the board approved the measure.

Police Chief Mike Hensley reported 144 calls for October.

Chief Hensley advised the board about the hiring of a new police officer and asked for the board’s approval of hiring James Evan Laster. The board approved the hiring.

Mayor Keith Cardwell made note to Chief Hensley on overtime pay and salaries running over budget.

The water and sewer report was submitted by Eddie Watkins, water, waste water and street supervisor. He advised the board on the completion of several items on the state list from July 15. The items left to do are in the process of completion.

There are steps/walkways needing to be built to comply with the letter. Alderman Dusty Emerson made a motion to have both steps and walkway at the lagoon built to comply with the state. Greer seconded the motion, and the board approved it.

White began discussion on lift stations needing to be repaired or replaced to comply with the state letter. Greer made a motion to get bids for building lift stations only on Fain Street and replace all stations on South Trenton Street. Emerson seconded the motion, and the board approved the measure.

City Recorder Melissa Workman advised the board on the water loss report and items in progress to get the water loss down for the next fiscal year.

bank or the Foodrite branch. We appreciate your help in this manner and every penny goes toward this project. It is great to know that we have people in this city that care at this time of the year.’

Our next meeting will be Dec. 8th in the City Hall Building. This will be an important meeting since it will be the last meeting for this year. At our last meeting, there were some changes made and it may

have to be more. If you know of someone who is in need of food items, contact a member of the committee

or attend the next meeting. Contributions this week are; Dyer First Baptist Church, $150.00.

22 needy cartons.To date we have received

a total of $690, from the following donors: (In honor of) Ben and Brad Russell, Rutherford Lions Club, Rutherford Cumberland

Presbyterian Church, Tony and Barbara Weimer, Bill Foster, W. W. Auto & Tractor Parts, John Fineran, Gale Freemam, F & M Bank of Rutherford, Rutherford Clinic, Hester Drug Co., and Calvary Baptist Church.

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Friday, December 2 at 7 p.m.EVERYBODY WELCOME!

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Come and experience Christmas in the turn of the century dress and the meaning of Christmas.

Auditions for ‘Barefoot in the Park’ have been rescheduled for Monday and Tuesday January 2nd and 3rd at 6:30 p.m. at Peabody High School.

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Bethpage By Joyce Brown

When you’re ready, please read Luke 17:11-19.

Oh, my! They were lepers! All ten of them were outcasts from the other people. No one wanted them. No one wanted to be near them.

When any of them would come near another person, the leper was required by law to yell, “I’m unclean!”

There was also the fact that the lepers had a horrible odor. When the ten of them were nearby, anyone would know even before they heard them yelling, “We’re unclean.”

Verse 12 says that these lepers stood far off. Perhaps they were tired of yelling. Perhaps they’d just returned from somewhere and their voices were worn out too. They stayed far away from people so they wouldn’t have to yell. They wouldn’t have to announce their uncleanness so long as they weren’t near anyone else.

When they were healed, only one returned to tell Jesus, “Thank you.”

What would be different today if we also had to openly announce our uncleanness because of the sin in our lives?

Throughout the Bible the spiritual disease of sin is represented by the physical disease of leprosy. There

was no cure and no help for these lepers. They lived together and no one else would have them after their disease became apparent.

There was once a young maid who worked for a lady. That lady was married to a leper named Naaman. The young maid was from Israel. She’d been captured. She told her boss lady that God would heal Naaman of leprosy if he would only go see the prophet of God in Israel. She knew that the prophet would tell Naaman what to do. Then all Naaman would need to do was follow the instructions of the prophet. Naaman’s wife tells him about the words of the young maid. Naaman goes to Elisha, the man of God. The instructions didn’t make concerning a cure for leprosy. They even seemed silly. At first Naaman refused but he changed. Naaman followed the instructions of the man of God. Then Naaman was cured. This story is found in II Kings 5.

Jesus took our sin upon His own body. He was nailed to His cross because of our sin.

He didn’t call ten thousand angels to rescue Him, but He died on His cross for our sin. Have we told Him, “Thank you,” lately?

Bill and Loretta Fry celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary on October 31, 2011.

As they looked back through the years, they enjoyed reminiscing about their past.

Bill graduated from Dyer High School on May 14, 1947. After working two weeks in the hot Tennessee sun, Bill boarded a Greyhound bus bound for Detroit. He had six brothers and one sister who welcomed him to Michigan.

Brothers Jim and Paul Fry had a gas station in Lincoln Park. Next door there was an auto body shop named Ward’s Collision. Bill was looking for a job and was immediately attracted to that line of work. Two days later the shop needed help, so Hugh E. Ward hired Bill as a sander.

Bill worked there until he went into the U.S. Army in 1951. He was stationed in Korea, where he served as a medic. He has said that …”I preyed with more soldiers that I bandaged” and “I never saw an atheist in a

foxhole.” Bill met General Eishenhower in Korea.

After two years in the Army, Bill returned stateside and continued to work at Ward’s Collision.

In 1959, he attended a fellowship meeting where he heard Loretta Lee sing. He began to attend her home church, The Star of Hope Tabernacle, that was pastored by her mother, Rev. Marjorie Lee. He and Loretta were married on October 31, 1959. They had three children – Steven, Stacey, and Billy Jr. Throughout this time, Loretta served as music director and co-pastor of the Star of Hope Tabernacle.

Ten years later, she attended Wayne State University where she earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work. She started the Area Counseling Center next door to Area Collision, that Bill had purchased from Mr. Ward, in 1965.

To sum up 52 years of marriage, Bill and Loretta paused to say…Thank God for His Goodness, His Love for us, our children, and our grandchildren.

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Fry

Frys celebrate 52nd anniversary

Praise God from whom all blessings flow. What a wonderful Thanksgiving we all had with family and friends. I won’t attempt to list all the families who met to eat and share cause I would leave someone out.

We had three birthdays to celebrate last week: Carlton Williams and Charles Perryman of our seniors and Sarah Lowrance in the younger bracket. Happy birthday to all of you.

Janice and Tina blessed us by opening worship service with an amazing rendition of the moving hymn, “Hymne.”

Call to worship was, “His Name is Wonderful,” and the welcome hymn was, “Go, Tell it on the Mountain.”

Bro James preached from Eph 6:10-24 on the subject “The Fight That Follows Finally.”

There were two substantial cartons of personal supplies and treats shipped last week to Brock Lowrance from his home church family. Thanks

Brock for all that you and your buddies do for your country and hopefully this will be an encouragement for you to share with your fellow soldiers.

Sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Pam Hickman Flowers who passed away Saturday. What a unique and special friend she was and she will surely be missed by all who knew her.

Don’t forget to attend and participate in our Hanging of the Greens service next Sunday night. All are needed in this effort. There will be a finger foods fellowship following the service. Bring some goodies and enjoy a good time together.

From the Pastor: The glory of the cross must never be overshadowed. The brightness of the grave, resurrection, and ascension must never be dimmed for Jesus Christ is to be praised both now and forever. Amen.

It was another great day in God’s house this past Sunday! After our Sunday school time, we began our worship service with some beautiful special music. One by Jan Cardwell another by Natalie Farrar and two more by Johnny Cavender.

The title of the message was, “Remember When.”

As our children become young men and women right before our very eyes, sometimes you long for the past times. Those precious days when Mom and Dad were all that mattered in those little eyes. You were their everything. Of course you want your children to grow up, but those young years are dear to your heart forever. They have become young men and women trying to find their own way in the world. They have let go of your hand and are taking on the steps of their own lives.

Just as we have watched our own children grow our Heavenly Father has watched us grow. He loved us even before we were born. He has waited patiently for the day that we would realize how much we truly need Him in our lives.

That is His heart’s desire. To love you and to have a daily relationship with you. Just as we do with our own children. We are His children. He not only loves us but He so loves us that He gave us the most precious gift of all ---His son.

When we receive this gift, it is only the beginning of what God wants to do in our lives. He has many gifts to give you, but you must be willing to open them and use them as He leads you too. Even the times we break His heart He still loves us. His mercy is never ending.

He’s waiting for you to give Him your life. He wants to hear your voice! Scripture Ref: John 3:16 & Luke 15:18-24.

UpComing Events: Dec. 3.....Nursing Home Store; Dec. 4....Youth lunch donations help pay for youth trip; Dec. 14......Caroling at the Nursing Home at 6:30 Please continue to be in prayer for our sick and all our service men and women.

Something to ponder “ Salvation is free and you don’t have to stand in line to get it!” God Bless!

We hope that everyone had a happy Thanksgiving. Rodney, Tony, Lil Sarah, James and I traveled to Collierville and enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner with Michelle Skinner, who did most of the cooking. Fred, Kia, and Imana Jones of Memphis joined us. Lil Sarah spent the remaining weekend with her Aunt Michelle.

Mary Warren had her children and grandchildren, Danita and Ronnie Armstrong, Miracle and Essence for most of the Thanksgiving weekend. Felisha and Raven came on Thanksgiving Day. Cathy Bailey joined her sister and family, Joyce Walker, in Milan.

Mary and Danita joined the shoppers Thursday night for the Black Friday specials. I was not brave enough to go.

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children of Independence, MO, spent Thanksgiving weekend with Charles and Laura Warren in Trezevant. Michelle and children visited the Skinners Saturday evening. I was really happy to see Keshia Ballard. Bobby Ballard’s daughter. I had not seen her since she was small.

We had a wonderful service at St. Paul Sunday morning. Minister Timothy White delivered the message. His topic “God is God” was found in Deuteronomy 7:9 and other scriptures. The youth department did the devotion and provided the music. Rev. Skinner and Minister Williams participated in the service. Pastor Pound was not feeling very well. Christian Higgens, DeAires Dennis and Tony Alford repented, asked for prayer, and rededicated their lives to Christ.

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Obituaries

JEAN HENRY PENN Dyer - Funeral services for Mrs. Jean Henry Penn, 74, were held at November 27, 2011 at

Shelton Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Brent Smith officiating. Burial followed in Oakland Cemetery.

Mrs. Penn passed away November 23, 2011, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Mrs. Penn was born in Kenton, TN on September 25, 1937 to the late Kermit Dalton Henry and

Ellen Alta Currie Henry. She graduated from Rutherford High School in 1957, and was married to Mr. Robert L. Penn on September 5, 1957. She was a homemaker, an employee of the Pajama Co., and retired as a cook from Trenton Elementary School. She enjoyed serving kids at all the schools in Trenton for 18 years. She was a member of the Trenton Church of Christ, a past member of the Home Demonstration Club, the Freed Hardeman Associates. She was a Girl Scout leader and a band booster. She also was a breast cancer survivor and had traveled 48 states in the U.S.

She is survived by her husband, Robert L. Penn; a son Robert D. Penn; a daughter, Jean E. Bey and Michael; daughter-in-law, Ginger Penn and children, Dalton, Lane, Ellen, and Taylor; a granddaughter, Sarah Chandler; a grandson, Chris Chandler and wife, Alicia and son, Alex; a sister, Rebecca Sowell and husband James Lee; and a brother, Dan Henry and wife Georgia.She was preceded in death by a son, Charlie W. Penn.

CHRISTOPHER KEITH BRAND Rutherford - Mr. Christopher Keith Brand, age 41, of Rutherford Tennessee, passed from this

life on November 21, 2011, at his home. Funeral services for Mr. Brand were held November 23, 2011, in the chapel of Karnes and

Son Funeral Home in Rutherford, with Bro. James Roberts officiating. Interment followed in the Salem Methodist Church Cemetery of Rutherford.

Mr. Brand was born June 14, 1970. He is the son of Roger Brand and stepmother Joyce, and the late Rebecca Huffman Brand. He was a warehouse operator and truck driver for C A P Industries of Rutherford.

Mr. Brand is survived by his wife, Jeanna Wallsmith Brand; two sons, Rodney Bane and Brandon Bane; two brothers, David Brand and Roger Brand Jr.; one grandson, Cayden Bane; three granddaughters, Sarah Grace Bane, Lucy Bane and Molly Bane; mother-in-law, (Mom) Ruth Jacobs; sister-in-law, Mary Hicks; two brothers-in-law Mike Wallsmith and James Pipkin and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Mr. Brand was of Pentecostal faith.

Karnes and Son Funeral Home was honored to have served the family of Christopher Keith Brand.

MARGUERITE CARNE HARRISON Dyer - Ms. Marguerite Carne Harrison, age 92, of Dyer, Tennessee, passed from this life on

November 26, 2011, at Dyer Nursing Home. Graveside services for Ms. Harrison were conducted on November 29, 2011, in the Oakwood

Cemetery of Dyer with Bro. Don Barnett officiating. Ms. Harrison was born August 2, 1919, in Dyer, the daughter of the late Arthur Nathaniel Carne

and Carrie Hutchison. Ms. Harrison was a retired school teacher at Rutherford, and guidance counselor at Yorkville School. She was a member of the Dyer First United Methodist Church.

Ms. Harrison is survived by one son, Jim Harrison and spouse, Angie; three nieces, Natalee Reed, Beth Griffin and Nancy Carne Headley; one nephew, David Nathaniel Carne; great-nieces, Cady and Jessica Griffin; and great-nephews, Nathan and Samuel Reed.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two brothers, Hugh Nathaniel “Nat” Carne and John Emerson Carne.

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PAMELA HICKMAN FLOWERS Rutherford - Mrs. Pamela Hickman Flowers, age 66, of Rutherford, passed away from this life

on November 26, 2011, at her home. Funeral services for Mrs. Flowers were conducted November 29, 2011, in the chapel of Karnes

and Son Funeral Home in Rutherford with Tanner Hickman, James Thomas Harris, and Bro. Jason Bogardus officiating. Entombment followed in Rutherford City Cemetery.

Mrs. Pam was born August 3, 1945, in Humboldt; the daughter of the late Reese Ervin and Janie Maude Bowers Hickman. Mrs. Pam was well-known in her community as the Rutherford City Judge, the City Water Supervisor, a member of the Gibson County School Board and Unity Ministries, a retired school teacher and owner of Pam’s Frames.

Mrs. Flowers is survived by two nieces, Vicki Kugler and Jeanine Mohundro; five nephews, Barry Hickman, Todd Hickman, Tanner Hickman, Bowers Hickman, Bill Hickman; two sisters-in-law, Peggy Bedsworth and Betty Hickman; and very special friends, Carole and Terry Denton, Matthew, Carla, Carlie and Elly Denton, and Richard Davis.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James “Jim” Hubert Flowers; two sisters, Rebecca Hickman and Janie Toline Hickman Orr; and four brothers, Bowers Ervin Hickman, William Franklin Hickman, Everett Tanner Hickman and Reese Don Hickman.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142 or [email protected].

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Rutherford 1st Baptist By Katheryn Blankenship

I guess everyone got enough turkey and dressing the past few days – from all weather reports, soups will be the main dish the next few days – with colder weather and even snow in the forecast.

Everyone around Rutherford was shocked to hear of the death of Pam Hickman Flowers.

Pam taught school for several years and was always ready to help people any way she could.

Sunday morning, Bro. Jason’s message was “God’s Plan for Families: Church and Family.”

Sunday evening, Bro. Jason spoke on Revelation 19.

We are having a pancake

breakfast next Sunday.Our Christmas cantata is

the eighteenth. There will be a lot going on between now and Christmas, but let’s not forget the true meaning of the holiday.

We only had one birthday this week: Michael Wickersham.

Until next week-God bless.

Moore’s Chapel/Concord FCE News By Peggy Davis

The Moore’s Chapel/Concord-FCE Club met November 21, at 7 p.m. at the Moore’s Chapel Community Center. The following members were present: Peggy Bell, Debbie Brown, Joyce Brown, Regina Burch, Joyce Chester, Louise Cutler, Peggy Davis, Pat Eddlemon, Ruth Ethridge, Dorothy Farner, Janice Gibson, Frances Samples, Patsy Scott, Pat Ward, Sandra Newman, Debbie White, and Teresa McConnell.

President Teresa McConnell called the meeting to order and thanked hostess Frances Samples for refreshments. Louise Cutler gave the devotional, “From Generation to Generation.” We should be thinking about the examples we set as mothers and grandmothers and the legacy we leave behind. We are where we are because of choices and decisions we have made. What would you choose for future generations to know about yourself? After prayer led by Patsy Scott, the group sang “America the Beautiful” and pledged allegiance to the flag.

Secretary Peggy Davis read the minutes that were approved as read. Members answered the roll call question that was: “What was the best compliment you ever received?” Pat Ward gave the treasurer’s report.

Extension Agent Barbara Berry presented a program on “Keeping the Jingle in Christmas,” setting a budget to include travel, gas, meals, baking supplies, snacks, taxes, gift wrap, decorating, and gifts, so there is money left after the holidays. She

emphasized keeping everything simple using what we already have, unifying the outside and inside by bringing greenery and outside lighting into the house, and decorating with stuffed animals, musical instruments, and wrapped presents. Barbara also suggested “Go Green!” and cited these facts: From Thanksgiving to New Year’s, household waste increases by more than 25%. Recycle! If each family reduced holiday gasoline use by one gallon (20 miles), we’d reduce greenhouse gas emissions by one million tons. One less cookie on Santa’s plate would reduce his snacking by about 2 million pounds. Other suggestions were to buy items such as holiday apparel, wrapping paper, Christmas cards, tags, etc., after the holidays to save money.

Teresa McConnell reminded members to bring their reading lists to the December meeting. Money was collected for the county FCE luncheon that will be held on December 6 at the Ag-Plex in Trenton from 10 to 2. The cost is $10 for the catered meal and $5 for county charities. Our club is responsible for decorations and registration. Members will bring greenery, pine cones, jars, netting, flameless

candles, ribbons, and poinsettias and meet at 8 a.m. to decorate. Joyce Chester and Janice Gibson will register participants. We are also asked to bring personal items for the National Guard troops who are deployed. Tim Ingram, retired National Guard officer, will be our speaker.

Members are also asked to bring three dozen cookies for the cookie swap and five recipes for the county cookbook. Casseroles, bread, and meat recipes are especially needed.

Ideas are needed for the table decorations and centerpieces for the November 12-14, 2012 state conference in Memphis. “Kicking Up Your Heels for FCE” is the theme, and one suggestion was using “dressed up” Barbie dolls. The centerpieces will be used for door prizes.

Debbie White asked that members save big Christmas lights to use for decorations. The club will provide bananas for Winfrey Center clients during the holidays.

The next meeting will be the add-a-dish Christmas party on December 19 at Sandra Newman’s home at 37 Esquire Road, Trenton, at 6:30 p.m. Everyone should bring a handmade or homemade wrapped gift.


Keely Mill By Diane Hamlin

Clora’s Chapel By Robin McNeil

New Hope By Shirley Hooper

Community CalendarsGIBSON COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING The GC Special School District Board of Trustees will have

the regular scheduled meeting on Thursday, December 8th in the South Gibson County High School Library in Medina at 7:30 p.m.

DYER LIONS’ CLUB CHILI SUPPER The Dyer Lions’ Club Chili Supper will be held on December

5 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Dyer Elementary School. Tickets are $5.00 and may be purchased from any Lions’ Club member or at Ken Pullias office.

GED TESTING The GED test will be given in Trenton at the Community

Resource Center on December 9. Please call 855-0665 by December 1 to take the Official Practice Test and complete paperwork (about 6 hours) to register for this test. Cost is $65.00. The next test in Trenton will be January 27, 2012. Registration must be completed by January 19.

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Our Sunday school hour began with Stephen Fields leading us in the hymn, “There’s a Song in the Air.” Keith Hamlin led us in opening prayer. We dismissed to our Sunday school classes.

Christy Skelton led the adult class in prayer before doing a good job teaching us our lesson, “Does Your Life Speak Well of God,” from Romans 15:1-13. We are to behave so that our lives speak well of God. Diane Hamlin closed the adult class with prayer. Tonya Fields has been doing a good job teaching the young adult class their lessons in Bro. John Fields absence.

Bro. Steve ministered to those in the Dyer Nursing Home Sunday morning and was back in time for the worship hour.

Our Sunday morning worship hour began with Elaine Fields playing the

piano and Mike Fields and the church choir leading us in our opening hymn, “He Lives.”

William McDonald opened services in prayer. Rejoice in the Lord always. Bro. Steve welcomed everyone to the Lord’s house. Laura Hawks lit a candle as we joined in prayer for a time of celebration.

Everyone joined the choir as they led us in the hymns, “Jesus Saves,” and “We Gather Together.”

Felichia Fields and Mike Fields blessed us with our special music, “Lord, I’m Thankful.” Bro. Steve’s message, “Heaven,” was from Revelation 22:1-5.

Mike Fields dismissed services in prayer as the hymn, “His Way With Thee,” was sung. After services a church-wide Thanksgiving meal was held in the fellowship hall.

Read your Bibles Join us for praise and worship Sundays at 11 a.m.

Wallace Alford led us in praise reports and prayer requests. Wallace gave Bible verses to each of us to read aloud. Each pertained to the any blessings we enjoy from the Lord. It was truly a season of Thanksgiving. Sunday morning, we had a large crowd with many visitors who are always our honored guests.

Bro. Corey Meggs preached, “A witness to man’s wisdom,” from Joshua 22 and Numbers 32. How many times we as Christians try to follow our own plans instead of God’s perfect will for our lives? When we do things our way instead of God’s perfect will for our lives? When we do things our way instead of God’s, we compromise His standards. This causes confusion and conflict in our lives. Don’t “make do” with mediocre when He wants the best for us.

Sunday evening Berl O’Brian sang, “A Wounded Soldier.” Bro. Corey preached

from I Corinthians first and second chapters. The sermon entitled “Have You accepted God’s wisdom?” To find His message for us, we need only to study His Word. The Gospel builds up, gossip tears down. His Word leads us to have the mind of Christ.

We were delighted to hear the results of our Harvest Day offering, $6,700.

The week of prayer for international missions is Dec. 4; theme is “His heart, His hands, His voice.” Our goal for the Lottie Moon offering is $9000. This will be received December 11. On December 10 at 2 p.m., we will visit Santa’s Village in Martin. The Adult Christmas Cantata will be Dec. 18 at 11 a. m. The children’s Christmas program will be that evening. There is a lot going on at New Hope.

Remember all those on our prayer list. Mrs. Betty Sims has surgery Wednesday, also my neighbor, Mrs. Margaret McNeely.

Many of Cloras Chapel’s families gathered together and shared love and enjoyed a delicious meal on Thanksgiving day! Sunday we had a hallelujah good time in Sunday school and morning worship.

Pastor Myles delivered a soul-stirring message Sunday, titled “Giving Thanks.”

Sunday afternoon we had our parade for Christ in the church. We marched around the church seven times and sang spiritual songs. We were like Joshua who marched around the walls of Jericho until the walls came down. We took a stand against drugs, alcohol, bad attitudes, and jealousy and we asked God to give us love, to bless our nation and most of all, we gave praise to our almighty God.

Each choir of the church sang and we had a good time. We are glad to have Sister Teresa Cawthon back home with us from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and she has already started working as usual.

We are still shouting congratulations to Jamarr and Kiera Fisk as they enter their

new life in holy matrimony. We wish them joy, love, and happiness.

Please pray for all of our sick and shut-ins. Mr. M.G. Carpenter is in Jackson General Hospital and is not doing well. Jeff Arnold went to Regional Hospital in Jackson after having some pains Sunday. He is now home and doing well.

Sunday we will have our musician’s appreciation day at 3 p.m. and we will have various choirs as our special guest. Everyone is cordially invited.

Rev. Myles will be in a seminar Thursday at Pastor Johnny Jarrett’s church at 110 College St. in Trenton. Time is from 6 – 8 p.m. Various speakers will enlighten the community with ways to deal with the loss of love ones. Holidays seem to be the time when loved ones are truly missed. We ask that we share with each other the goodness of God. Cloras Chapel says Christmas is on its way, but remember that Jesus is the reason for the Season!

Have a good week!

North Union By Connie Cooper We did have a wonderful

week of opportunities to give thanks to God. We had a fellowship dinner at church and, of course, most of us had that traditional turkey meal at home on Thursday.

Bro. Don was able to make it home from his work in East Tennessee and filled the pulpit on Sunday morning. His message was from Luke 10:38 and focused on the different ways Mary and Martha approached ministry to the Lord. Martha was ministering with an empty cup, while Mary was seeking to have her cup filled. We were challenged to evaluate our service to the Lord.

During evening service Bro. Chris began a four-week study to help us be prepared for Christmas. We looked at how God prepared Zachariah and Elisabeth for the birth of John the Baptist and their part in the Christmas story.

I want to give a word of praise to those who take part each week by presenting the children’s sermon. Last week Danielle Rickman

talked about her top ten list for Thanksgiving. This week Lauren Whitley gave a visual demonstration to show how God removes our sins. Each week we are inspired by the unique approach of the one speaking to our children.

Happy birthday to Michelle Goad, Paige and Jaxon Hays. Chris and Elizabeth Marks are celebrating their 17th anniversary.

Royce Turner is home and recuperating from hip surgery. Miss Louise has also been absent due to some health problems.

Several of our ladies are heading for the Wolfchase Mall on Saturday to do some shopping and go out for lunch. If I didn’t have to work, I would be right there with them.

We were glad to have Randy and Carol Westbrook visit last Sunday, and Karen and Terry Whitley the Sunday before. If you are looking for a church who loves people and the Lord, then we hope you will consider a visit also.

Have a safe week and I’ll see you in church next Sunday.

Kenton News by Cindy Lamar

Many Kenton families were blessed to travel to points North, South, East, or West of home to be with their families for Thanksgiving while many others were blessed to gather with families here at home. We were all thankful for the bounty of blessings our maker hasbestowed upon each of us.

Our city has been beautifully adorned with her Christmas lights along the main motorway, to greet motorists as they pass through. Adding to this base of decoration, many of our citizens have added further holiday cheer to our city by taking advantage of the recent fair weather to put up their Christmas trees and beautifully decorate the outside of their homes and their lawns. We look forward to each addition of Christmas decorations that will for sure be added daily.

December 3rd at 6 p.m. with registration

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DYER STATION CELEBRATION ACTIVITIESDecember 1st - Thursday: 6 p.m.-8 p.m.-”Shop In Dyer After Hours”-Participating businesses will be designated by lime green/red bows. December 3rd - Saturday: 9 a.m.-”Breakfast With Santa”- Cumberland Presbyterian Church fellowship hall. Christmas stories, face painting, giveaways, drawings, pastries, juice, milk and a visit with Mr. and Mrs.Santa. Please bring your own camera if you want a picture of your child with Santa. All activities are free for all children. December 3rd - Saturday: 5 p.m.-Christmas Parade-Main Street. Lineup begins at 4 p.m. (Tiger Express/Precious Memories Daycare areas). Route ends at the Methodist Church on Main Street. $5 for entries being judged. No charge to all other participants in the parade. December 4th - Sunday: 2 p.m.-5 p.m.-Christmas Home Tour-Greg and Gwen Morris, Melissa Langston and Edgar and Dana Powell’s homes will be designated by bows and yard signs. Tickets are $5 for all the homes and can be purchased at any home. December 11th - Giving Tree: The tree and ornaments designating needy children in our area is located at Food Rite. This is the ending date for returning the gifts so they need to be placed at the giving tree by 6PM on December 11th. Please be sure and attach your ornaments to the gifts. December 18th - Best Decorated Houses: Dyer homes within the city limits will be judged by this date. Categories are “Most Original”, “Most Festive”, “Most Beautiful” and the overall “Best Decorated House”.

KENTON WHITE SQUIRREL CHRISTMASKenton White Squirrel Christmas parade will be Saturday, December 3rd @ 6 p.m. Registration and line-up will begin at 5 p.m at the former Plastech factory parking lot. All entries welcome.

Cookies with Santa: First State Bank and the Kenton White Squirrel Committee invite you to join us for “Cookies with Santa” on the evening of Saturday, December 3rd. The event will be held in the lobby of First State Bank in Kenton immediately following the Kenton Christmas Parade. The staff at First State will snap your photo with Santa and later email it to you or you will be able to pick up a free copy the following week. Come celebrate the season with your friends at First State Bank and the Kenton White Squirrel Committee. Breakfast with Santa: Santa will be visiting Kenton Elementary School on Saturday, Dec. 3rd from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. A pancake breakfast will be served at a cost of $3 per person. Santa will be available for children to visit and a photo opportunity as well (Feel free to bring your camera). All proceeds from this event will benefit the Kenton Elementary School.

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23, 2011 Total Health Chiropractic is doing PROMOTIONAL EXAMS!

To qualify for a promotional exam, you must bring in TWO bags of non-perishable food items, clean clothes that are no longer being used, or just presents for the children that might be less fortunate. All donations will go to the Christian Women’s Job Core. Once these items have been donated, you will receive a comprehensive health history, thorough chiropractic examination, (2) full spine nerve scans, orthopedic testing, and x-rays (if needed)! We have been excited about this time of year for some time now. As most of our patients know, we already have our Christmas tree up inside of our office! We have been embraced by some of the best people in West Tennessee and thought we could spread the Holiday Cheer by giving back to others. Thank you so much for the wonderful first year in practice, and we look forward to serving you for years to come!!

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On October the 22nd The First Annual Fight For Your Life Tournament was held at Nabors Auditorium in Southwest College in Memphis, TN.

This tournament was hosted by Black Belt Tennille Westpoint in memory of her father Benjamin Westpoint who passed away several years ago taken by Leukemia. Leukemia, also known as

TOURNAMENT WINNERS - Front Row Left to Right: Aquila King: Second in Forms, Third in Sparring; John Patrick Kinton: Third in Sparring; Jordan King: Second in Forms, Fourth in Sparring. Back Row:Left to Right: Anthony Slayton: Grand Champion Winner (Overall Male Black Belt All Divisions),First in Synchronized Kata,First in Musical Kata,First in Kata, Second in Weapons,Second in sparring. Justin Ewell: First in synchronized kata with Anthony,First in musical kata with Anthony,Second in Sparring and Second in Kata.David Hensley (Black Belt instructor).

TOURNAMENT GRAND CHAMPION AWARD -

KATA PRESENTATION - John Patrick Kinton, son of Corey and Kathy Kinton of Dyer, giving introduction prior to Kata presentation.

Master Anthony Slayton, Owner of Slayton’s School of Martial Arts/ Presented the Tournament Grand Champion Award that he won by Master Reverend Wynn of Memphis.

Josh McDaniel: Third in Sparring. Charley Ewell (black belt instructor). Not Pictured David Woodside: First in Adult Black Belt Sparring.

a blood cancer, is all too common today and takes children and adults of all ages without prejudice.

Tournament proceeds were donated to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in his memory.

Several students of Slayton’s School of Martial Arts attended the tournament and fared very well.

Slayton’s School of Martial Arts fared well in tournament

GOING STRONG - Gibson County post Chelsea Joyce goes up strong between two Lady Crusaders for 2 points. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

GC’S TOP SCORER - Senior Shaquille Watson goes up for a lay-up for 2 of his 19 points. Watson was Gibson County’s leading scorer. More basketball pictures on page 10. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

LADIES TOP SCORER - Lady Pioneer Jasmine Whittemore shoots over a Lady Crusader. Whittemore had four 3-pointers against Liberty. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

UP AND IN - Senior Khadijah Alexander drives past four defenders for a basket. Alexander had 14 points in the win over Liberty. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

BY LORI CATHEY

The Gibson County Lady Pioneers Basketball team opened its home schedule with a big victory over Liberty on Tuesday, 72 to 45. The Lady Pioneers started the game off with five consecutive 3-pointers to give Gibson

BY LORI CATHEY

The Gibson County Pioneers started the game with a 6-0 run, but Liberty came right back to tie it up 6-6 with 4:18 left in the first quarter. The Crusaders outscored Gibson County 14 to 3 for the remainder of the first quarter giving Liberty a 20-9 lead at the end.

County a 15-4 lead with 4:25 left in the first quarter. Gibson County finished the first quarter with 8 three pointers. They came from Courtney Haynes with 3, Khadijah Alexander with 3 and Jasmine Whittemore with 2. The Lady Pioneers had a 28-6 lead at the end of

the first quarter. In the second quarter,

Gibson County outscored Liberty by 16 points with

Lady Pioneer Amber Rea and Brianna Fetters each adding a 3-pointer to take a 53 to 15 lead at halftime.

The Lady Pioneers extended their lead to 70 to 31 in the third quarter.

In the fourth quarter the mercy rule went into effect. Gibson County forced 18 turnovers, was 10-15 from the free throw line, 11 of 19 from the field and made 14 of 26 from the 3-point range.

The Lady Pioneers had 18 rebounds. Leading in scoring for the night for Gibson County was Jasmine Whittemore who netted 21 points. Khadijah Alexander and Courtney Haynes each added 14 points apiece and Brianna Fetters had 9 points for the night.

GC Pioneers fall to Liberty 70 - 55Gibson County opened

the second quarter with a lay-up from Shaquille Watson.

Zach Eskew made two foul shots to get within 6 points with 4:20 left in the second quarter. The Crusaders went on a six-point run to make it 36-26 Liberty at halftime.

Liberty, with 2:10 left in

the third quarter, opened up a 16 point lead, but Gibson County got back within 10 points with a 3-pointer by Qris Mance to make it 55-45 at the end of the quarter.

With 6:00 remaining in the game, the Crusaders went to the four corners offense, stalling the ball.

Liberty defeated Gibson

County 70-55. The Pioneers had 14 rebounds, were 15 of 28 from the field, made 24 of 32 at the foul line and forced Liberty to make 13 turnovers.

Scoring for Gibson County were: Shaquille Watson had 19 points, Mitchell Simpson with 11 points and Qris Mance added 9 points.

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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated January 31, 2006, executed by SUSIE CLARK AND MICHAEL CLARK, WIFE AND HUSBAND,conveying certain real property therein described to RINEY TITLE & ESCROW, LLC as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, on February 8, 2006, as Instrument No. 71333, Book 882, Page 341; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-10, who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, Notice of the Right to Foreclose (“Notice”) was given in compliance with Tennessee law by the mailing a copy of the Notice to the parties at least sixty (60) days prior to the first publication of the Substitute Trustee’s Sale. WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on December 14, 2011, 11:00 AM at the Gibson County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held At the Gibson County Courthouse, Trenton, TN, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Gibson County, Tennessee, to wit: Land lying in the 13th Civil District, Gibson County, Tennessee and being part of a larger tract of land belonging to Michael Clark as recorded in Deed Book 419, page 810, Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee and further described as follows: Beginning at a P.K. Nail set in the centerline of Carriway Hill Road, which point is located South 70 degrees 13 minutes 53 seconds West 100.00 feet along the centerline of Carriway Hills Road from the Southwest corner of Charles Autry as recorded in Deed Book 481, Page 801, Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee and the Southeast corner of the herein described tract; thence from the point of beginning and with the centerline of Carriway Hills Road, the following calls: South 70 degrees 13 minutes 53 seconds West 150.04 feet; South 72 degrees 26 minutes 27 seconds West 107.66 feet to a P.K. Nail set as the Southwest corner of the herein described tract; thence on a new line through Clark, North 18 degrees 39 minutes 49 seconds West 596.20 feet to an iron pin set in a south line of Calvin Williamson as recorded in Deed Book 162, page 596, Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee; thence with the South line of Williamson North 73 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 332.00 feet to an iron pin set at the Northeast corner of the herein described tract; thence on a new line through Clark, South 11 degrees 26 minutes 35 seconds East 590.43 feet to the point of beginning, containing 4.01 acres. According to a survey by Reasons Engineering & Associates, Inc. R.L.S. #508, dated March 10, 1999. PARCEL NUMBER: 124-33.05 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 26 CARAWAY HILLS ROAD, MILAN, TN 38358. 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): SUSIE CLARK and MICHAEL CLARK OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Substitute Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2-984-0407 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (866) 681-5002 Registered Agent: CT Corporation System 800 South Gay Street, Suite 2021 Knoxville, TN 37929 Tel: (865) 342-3522 TS#: 11-0091641 FEI # 1006.147634 11/23/2011, 11/30/2011, 12/07/2011

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that on the 18TH day of NOVEMBER, 2011, LettersAdministration, in respectof the estate of MARY PAULINE TAYLOR, deceased, were issued to theundersigned by the ProbateCourt of Gibson County, Tennessee.

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or un-matured,against the estate are required to file same with Clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death, otherwisetheir claims will be forever barred in the manner and to the extent provided by law. Date of death: 03/10/2010.

This 18TH day ofNOVEMBER, 2011.

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Estate of MARY PAULINE TAYLOR

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Negro League baseball exhibit opens in HumboldtA national exhibit

showcasing memorabilia of Negro League baseball will be on display in Humboldt from December 2 through January 11.

The Tom and O. E. Tom Stigall Ethnic Library and History Museum, located at 705 N. 9th Avenue in Humboldt presents the ‘Crowning Achievements Negro Baseball League Exhibit’ from NoirTech Research, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri.

“Come celebrate this forgotten chapter in baseball history,” said a spokesperson for the museum.

MILAN BASEBALL STAR – Bill Wright of Milan was a seven-time all-star in Negro League baseball, one of only 27 players to participate in more than five East-West All-Star games. Born in 1914, Wright was called “perhaps the most dangerous hitter in the Negro National League” when he batted .410 in 1938. Playing for the Nashville and Baltimore Elite Giants over ten seasons, he achieved an average of approximately .350, though records are incomplete. A special exhibit of Negro League baseball memorabilia is on display in Humboldt Dec. 2 through Jan. 11 at the Tom and O. E. Stigall Ethnic Library and History Museum, located at 705 N. 9th Avenue. The museum is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

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#145938-139 Elm St.-Dyer- This older home has been periodically updated, sits on a nice, shaded lot and is convenient to churches and downtown business district. Large covered front porch and covered rear deck.Storage building. Call Jerry @ 420-1080

#146266-248 Broad-beautiful 3 story home on 17 acres with barn. 6 Br 4 Bath . Mature pecan trees and several fruit trees. Call Shirley @445-7809 For Private Showing.

#146064-286 Walnut-Great Home Only 1 Block From Schools . Home features 3 Br 2 Bath , lots of windows, open floor plan, whirlpool in master bath. Move in ready. Call Shirley @ -445-7809

#145622-413 Parkview-This attractive brick home is located within 3 blocks of Dyer K-8 School and 4 blocks of City Park. Quite street with no through traffic. Full basement has open area large enough for most any function. Call Doris @ 420-1081

#147296-358 E. College-great 2 story home with lots of upgrades 3 br 2 bath with bedroom suite upstairs with full bath. Close to schools and down town area. Priced to sell, a must see to believe. Call Shirley Tyree @731-445-7809

COMMERCIAL/LAND

#145931-205 S. Trenton-A neat 2 BR house within a block of downtown. A close walk to city services & retail, as well as the school. Nice back yard. Call Mike @414-1629.#146441-439 S. Poplar-Lots of shaded yard for the family to enjoy. Adjacent to ball park. Grocery located across the street. For more information, call Doris at420-1081.

SOLD!

#147908-117 Hadley-3 BR, 1 1/2 bath, living room and kitchen/dining combination. For appointment call Doris at 731-420-1081.

147296-358 E. College- Priced Below Appraisal. Great 2 story home with lots of upgrades. Call Shirley Tyree @ 445-7809

REDUCED!REDUCED!

#144747-111 White Squirrel-3 Br, 2 Bath, approx 1450 sq. ft. all for under $ 80,000 Call Doris @ 420-1081.

REDUCED!

#146537-220 Elm St.- Brick Home offers 3 br’s,2 baths down and large 4th br & bath up. Cozy den w/gas log FP. Situated on a HUGE (2.8 +/-acre) corner lot. Call Doris @ 420-1081.

#147412-309 Highland-Covered front porch. Screened back porch. Fenced yard. Detached Garage/shop and other storage buildings. Call Doris @ 420-1081.

The exhibit will be on display December 2, 2011 until January 11, 2012.

The library-museum is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.

You may schedule a special showing of the exhibit by calling Jerry Marable at 731-424-5249 or 731-225-3269.

Sponsors of the exhibit include: Baskerville Funeral Home, Rainbow Pediatric Clinic in Humboldt, and The Sears Store in Milan.

For more information about the Stigall center visit www.stigallmuseum.org.

DRIVING TO THE BASKET - Gibson County’s #10 Qris Mance drives to the basket for two points Tuesday night. The Pioneers lost 70 to 55. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

STEALING THE BALL - Gibson County Pioneer Zach Eskew steals the ball in a smooth move as he

BY MICHAEL ENOCHS

The snow came and with it came the kitten. It some how ended up in the house hiding behind a couch. Cat food and warm milk convinced the Christmas kitten that I might be a friend against the cold, cruel world. Christmas Kitty is tabby brown on top with a white face, throat, belly and feet. He, or she (I haven’t figured out which, yet) has pretty make-up lines around the eyes.

Our family cat is at least 12 years old and has nothing

The pretty Christmas kitten needs a good familybut disdain for the kitty. Our Pomeranian could care less.

The Christmas kitty would make a perfect pet/gift for some kid - a “purr”fect stocking stuffer.

If anyone wants Christmas Kitty, free of charge, you can call me at the Tri-City Reporter 692-3506 during the day, or at 692-3542 during the evenings. Remember, Santa Claus is watching you. Taking a little kitten into your family will make you a lot of Brownie points, and some elf points too.

heads down court for the goal. Eskew had 5 points against Liberty. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

Christmas Kitty is looking for a home

While supply last no rain checks or substitues

TASTE OF FOOD RITEDyer, Kenton and Trenton

Thursday, December 1st from 4 until 7

Come by for a “taste” throughout the store!

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Christmas décor. The three girls have small tabletop Christmas trees in their bedrooms. Each bedroom is decorated in bright bold colors that reflect their own personalities.

Edgar estimates the home was built around 1907. He has been remodeling the home off and on for about 10 years and has found old historical pictures, a Masonic hammer and ceremonial candle, a rare glass negative and a Bible

dated 1887. The Bible was a Christmas gift given to ‘Mother’ from daughter ‘Lou.’

Powell has researched the home and knows it was built by James R. ‘Bob’ and Myrtle Boyd and remained in the family until he purchased it. Boyd opened a hardware store in 1908 and remained in the business until his death. His father James T. Boyd was a Confederate veteran and operated a brick kiln business in Dyer. According

to Powell some of the bricks made in the kiln were used to construct the Presbyterian Church. The last Boyd to live in the home was Roberta, a daughter of Bob and Myrtle.

Edgar loves history, is a Civil War buff and collects Civil War relics and Indian arrowheads. Some of his prized possessions are a cannon ball, actually found in Dyer, and several bayonets from the Civil War.

Powell is also a big fan of George Washington memorabilia. He has three antique leather bound books from a five-piece set from the ‘Life of George Washington.’ The books date to 1804 and 1805. The downstairs guest bedroom is decorated in Victorian era style with artwork featuring Washington. One picture displayed in the room was found inside the home and is dated 1897. Also displayed in the room is a Jackson

Press, which is referred to as a ‘dry sink.’ Powell believes the piece dates back to the 1820’s from the Andrew Jackson period.

Powell, who has a machinist background, also builds model engines that are replicas of antiques. The engines run on alcohol or gas and will be displayed during the tour. Other items Powell collects are antique tractors, and old signs.

Dana collects Vaseline glass, which glows green under black light. She also collects Depression glass. Her collections will be on display in the dining room. Displayed above the cabinets in the kitchen is her collection of brightly colored glass jars, candy dishes and glasses.

The Powells are looking forward to the home tour and will offer refreshments. Edgar is eager to share his collections and historical knowledge with their guests.

Powells’ historical residence

POWELL THE COLLECTOR - Edgar Powell displays some of the model engines he has built that are replicas of antiques. He is a history buff and collector of antique books, Civil War memorabilia, arrowheads and other items of interest, most of which will displayed during the Christmas Home Tour.

BRADFORD SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER QUILT SQUARE - Members of the Bradford Art Club painted this quilt square that can be seen at the entrance to the Senior Citizen’s Center in Bradford. It is called ‘Red Pinwheels’ and the colors were chosen to recognize the school colors of Bradford High School. The art club members are (seated) Sue Holmes and Tommie Vaughn, (standing) Ann Gayley, Virginia Hayes, and Marie Gurton.

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Co. Commission to meet Dec. 1after retirement by paying premiums. But the self-insured plan puts the county at risk of paying costly medical claims.

Under the plan, three retired employees – Jimmy James, Beth Phelan and Hill Rogers – may keep their county insurance until age 65, but no other retirees would keep their coverage.

Com. Bobby Cotham, Chairman of the Insurance Committee, said on Nov. 14 that the county is taking bids on insurance coverage. Two companies needed additional time to submit bids. The Siler-Thornton firm from Dyer is the current agent.

Refinancing Bonds – The Commission will reconsider resolutions that would restructure payments on county debt that totals about $11.3 million. On Nov. 14, at the urging of Com. Allen Barker of Humboldt, the Commission rejected a proposal from Scott Gibson of Morgan Keegan to lock into fixed interest rates on refinancing two bond issues that paid for industrial park land and the new jail. The Budget Committee was to review financing options.

Gibson said the county could save $20,000 by

refinancing $1.35 million in capital outlay notes that paid for industrial park land. $50,000 per year could be saved by restructuring a $10M bond issue used to pay for jail construction in 2004, Gibson estimated.

He said the current interest rate on the $10 million bond is 4.48 percent and he hoped to refinance through 2029 at about 3.25 percent. Mayor Witherspoon said the resolution would authorize the county to shop for bonds and get the best deal.

County Buildings – Com. Jim Overall of Trenton, Chairman of the County Building Committee, will give a report on buildings.

Budget Transfers – Officials are asking to transfer about $16,000 in department budgets for purposes different than the original budget. Included are requests from the Assessor’s office to allocate $7,000 to deputies instead of “Part Time Employees.” Also included is a request from the Circuit Court Clerk’s office to designate $8,000 for In-Service Training instead of the original line item category - Education Incentive. Other transfers are in Library ($378) and Humboldt Administration of Justice ($558.20).

Foreign high school students are scheduled to arrive soon for academic semester homestay programs, and the sponsoring organization needs a few more local host families. The students are anxiously awaiting news of their new families. This is the last chance for these young ambassadors to fulfill their life-long dreams.

According to Pacific Intercultural Exchange (P.I.E.) President, John Doty, the students are all between the ages of 15 and 18 years, are English-speaking, have their own spending money, carry accident and health insurance, and are anxious to share their cultural experiences with their new American families.

P.I.E. area representatives match students with host families by finding common interests and lifestyles through an informal in-home meeting. Prospective host families are able to review student applications and select the perfect match. As there are no “typical” host families, P.I.E. can fit

a student into just about any situation, whether it is a single parent, a childless couple, a retired couple or a large family.

For the upcoming programs, P.I.E. has students from Germany, the Former Soviet Union, Venezuela, Argentina, Brazil, Denmark, Korea, Mexico, Thailand, Ghana, China, and many other countries.

P.I.E. is a non-profit educational organization that has sponsored more than 25,000 students from 45 countries since its founding in 1975. The organization is designated by the United States Department of State and is listed by the Council on Standards for International Educational Travel (CSIET), certifying that the organization complies with the standards set forth in CSIET’s Standards for International Educational Travel Programs.

Families interested in learning more about student exchange or arranging for a meeting with a community representative may call P.I.E., toll-free, at 1-866-546-1402.

Give your family the gift of culture this holiday season


HILL OF FLAGS - The Salem United Methodist Church Relay For Life team recently sponsored a ‘Hill of Flags’ (photos above and below) to benefit the Gibson – North Relay For Life. Team members sold 51 flags in memory or in honor of a loved one. The flags were flown on the hillside of Salem Church in honor of Veterans Day from November 5th through November 23rd.

TALENTED WOODWORKER – Daniel Sharp, joined by his wife Faye (center), displayed several of his wood works he has made over the past 50-plus years. Sharp said he began making things out of wood at the age of six and hasn’t stopped yet. He has over 400 pieces, some taking hundreds of hours to complete, and none are for sale. Among those he brought to show and talk about during a recent Humboldt Rotary Club meeting included cars, boats, trains, fire truck, wagons, camper, farm equipment, furniture, cannons, gun case with guns and several others. Welcoming the couple to the meeting are club president, Brad Webster (left) and program chair, Jim Blankenship.

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Replacements, Holiday Gift Ideas

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Hey Kids! Send us your

Letters to Santa The Tri-City Reporter

P.O. Box 266 Dyer, TN 38330

Deadline is Wednesday, December 7th at 4:30 p.m. Your letter will be published

in our annual Santa’s Mailbox and

Christmas Greeting section on December 21st

We will then forward your letter to Santa Claus

at the North Pole!

SPRUCING UP DYER – Concerned citizens of Dyer are getting together to do things that will make downtown look better. Empty buildings on Main Street are taking on some new paint while the front display windows are decorated with Christmas Holiday themes. Among the volunteer workers are Dyer Alderman Chris Younger, City Lumber employee Beckie Jo Maxwell, Dyer Florist owner David Harrison and John McIlwain, Jr. They started this project and are soon going to be joined by several other volunteers.

Come by for a‘Taste of Food Rite’from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on December 1st!

FOODRITE

We will be sampling food all over the store and have special buys just for those 3 hours.

DYER ONLY 547 S. Main • 692-2860

TigerExpress

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA

6TH ANNUALSHOP DYER AFTER HOURS December 1st from 6-8:00 p.m.

Dyer FloristSpecials throughout the store!

20% OFFALL CHRISTMAS

Gifts & Home Decor

694 S. Main Dyer 692-3769

City Lumber Co. Free Gift Wrap

Register for Door Prizes and $100 in Gift Cards!!

Something for everybody and nobody leaves empty handed!!

Specials and Exciting Deals from 6 - 8 p.m.

183 E. Maple St. • 692-2287

UNBELIEVABLE SAVINGS!!

John Deere Toys - Case KnivesGreat Stocking Stuffer Items

December 1st From 6 - 8 p.m. Samples & specials!Register for Door Prizes

Come by Demeber 2 for refreshments

& register for Door Prizes.

Vanessa Gray 131 S. Main, Dyer • 692-3008

Come by December 1st

for refreshments & register for Door Prizes.

Stop in Thursday, December, 1 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for refreshments

and to register for door prizes.

We specialize in resale of used or

new motorcycle, ATV, dirtbike, and parts.

731-483-4547 web:JandJCycleSalvage.com

We specialize in resale of used or new

ATV’s, Dirt Bikes, Motorcycles

& Parts!

Dyer Station Celebration

Open Housefrom 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

*Door Prizes & Refreshments

LITTLE GENERALConvenience Store & DeliDyer, TN • 731-692-9831December 1st • 6 - 8 p.m.

31-cent Baskin Robbins

Scoop Night Also Free Coffee 6 - 8 p.m.

Good at Dyer location only.

Stop in Thursday, December 1st from 6-8 p.m. for refreshments and to register for door prizes.

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