Tri-City Reporter December 15 2010

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DAVISON SWORN-IN - Obion County Commissioner Danny Jowers reads the oath of office for the new city of Kenton mayor, Virgina Davidson. Following the swearing-in, the new Kenton city board held their first meeting.

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interviews, the Gibson County School District Board of Trustees narrowed its list of potential Director of Schools candidates to three.

Board members cast their votes for their top three choices at the December 9th meeting. The top three vote getters were Renee Childs, Jim Hughes and Eddie Pruett.

Childs is currently serving as principal of Kenton School; Pruett is principal at Gibson County High School, and Hughes is an assistant principal at GCHS.

Board chair Sara Meals said each of the finalists bring diverse backgrounds to the position, which is being vacated by the retiring Robert Galloway in June 2011.

“They are all very knowledgeable,” Meals said.

Each finalist will participate in a peer interview with faculty and staff on Dec. 28 and will have a final interview with the board on Jan. 4. Meals said the board would like to name Galloway’s successor two to four weeks after the final interview.

Through the vote, the board eliminated Eric Williams, current superintendent of West Carroll Special School District; Phil Rogers, principal of South Gibson County High School; and Calvin Bailey, principal of Medina Elementary School.

BY SAM THOMPSONThe Goodwill committee

has met, and it is almost time to deliver the food and fruit for this year. This Saturday and Sunday, December 18 and 19, will be the dates for pack out and delivery.

If you would like to help, we will be glad for you to! Food will be moved to the Dyer Elementary School Saturday morning about 8:30 a.m. Saturday at 4 p.m., the sunshine baskets will be packed.

On Sunday, at 1:15 p.m., we will meet and distribute the boxes and baskets of food and fruit to the families.

We appreciate everyone who has contributed money toward this project. Without your help, this could not

Friends, family mourn, remember American hero

BY MICHAEL ENOCHSOn Tuesday December 7, the outgoing Kenton city

council approved using a $19,000 check from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and a $13,000 loan to pay for the city’s 2010-11 property liability insurance. The outgoing council also approved a revised countywide fire protection agreement.

Directly after the adjournment of the outgoing Kenton City Council’s last official meeting of the year, Obion County Commissioner Danny Jowers swore into office the new council, city judge, and mayor. Sarah Skinner and Tim Johns returned to office as alderpersons from the previous council. Newly elected to the city council are four alderpersons: Faye Sharp, Delores Agee, Wade Simpson, and Angie Choate. Charles Crouson returns as the city judge.

Kenton’s new mayor, Virginia Davidson, is not actually new to the mayor’s office, having served as mayor for two terms from 1999 to 2006, and having been the city recorder for several years prior to her first term as mayor.

As the first meeting of the new board commenced, Davidson addressed the board and visitors stating that, -“in these hard economic times, it was time to get the town back on track.”

She added that she had big things and big hopes for the town.

One of Davidson’s first orders of business was to ask the council’s approval of her recommendation to install alderman Tim Johns as the city’s vice-mayor. Alderperson Sarah Skinner voiced approval of Davidson’s request and the council approved Johns as the vice-mayor.

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After welcoming a host of citizens to the fifth annual Open House at the Gibson County Correctional Complex in Trenton, Sunday, Sheriff Chuck Arnold lauded and presented plaques to those who went “above and beyond” lending assistance the department during the trying time of the May flood this year.

“I did not think this facility would flood, but did, however thanks to the special efforts of three individuals we managed to make the best of a bad situation, holding damages

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BY APRIL JACKSON - THE HUMBOLDT CHRONICLEThe Humboldt community was saddened and

shocked last Wednesday to hear of the death of PFC Dustin Finch, who was in Iraq supporting Operation New Dawn.

The American flag at Humboldt City Hall is flying half-mast this week and other flags will fly before and during the soldier’s funeral service later this week.

Finch, 24, died Dec. 8 in An Numaniyah, Wasit Province, Iraq, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small-arms fire.

To those who knew him, Finch had all the qualities of a true American hero. Finch joined the military in September 2009 as a cavalry scout. He was assigned to 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, in February 2010 and deployed in support of Operation New Dawn in August 2010. This was

his first deployment.Visitation for Finch will be Friday from 3 p.m. to

9 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Humboldt. Funeral services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. at the church.

Dustin Finch’s mother, Beth Neumann says she is very proud of her son’s service to our country.

“His dedication and commitment to his military service was typical of his outlook on everything he did. His death is very difficult and hard on all his friends and family and he will forever be missed. God has my son in heaven. I only thank him for the 24 years I had to love him and be with him on this earth,” Neumann said.

She and Dustin’s wife and his sister are especially appreciative of the support they are receiving from so

The Town of Rutherford invites everyone to attend their Downtown Businesses After Hours Thursday night, December 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. The town will be lighting the Christmas tree, located between the Post Office and Greene Things, at 6 p.m. Rutherford School children will be hanging their handmade ornaments on the tree. Carolers will be on hand to sing Christmas songs and Rutherford First Baptist Church minister, Bro. Jason Bogardous will read the Christmas Story.

Among the businesses participating in the Downtown Businesses After Hours are Hester Drug Company, Pate’s, Felecia Bella, Rutherford Grocery and Greene Things. There will be specials in every store for the two-hour event.

Don’t miss this special night of shopping and fellowship!

Bring your children to Rutherford City Hall on December 18 from 2 to 5 p.m. for a visit with Santa Claus.

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I was in the fourth grade when I first heard about mistletoe. Our teacher, Ms. Bradshaw, asked if any of the farm boys could bring some to school, and Bobby Hall said he would get his older brother to shoot some out of a tree for us.

The next day, Bobby, true to his word, arrived with an armload of green mistletoe, and Ms. Bradshaw, her eyes twinkling, told us of the custom of kissing under the mistletoe.

I’m not sure what she actually said, but what the other boys in the room and I heard was that if you caught a girl under the mistletoe, she had to let you kiss her.

As I said, Bobby had brought an armload of mistletoe to school, but he didn’t give it all to Mrs. Bradshaw; he saved some of it for his friends. Let’s just say recess was interesting that afternoon, sort of a free-for-all game of Christmas kissing tag. Mrs. Bradshaw was not amused, and refined her explanation of mistletoe etiquette the next day before recess in such a way that pretty much ended the custom completely, at least in fourth grade.

But I always think of that long-ago day when someone comes up with some mistletoe, which isn’t, it seems to me, as often as it used to happen, and when you do see mistletoe these

days, it is usually made of green plastic with little white berries permanently attached.

Which presents a problem for traditionalists, because the way the custom came over to America from England was this: before a young man could kiss a maid under the mistletoe, he had to pluck one of the white berries from the bough. When there were no more berries on the bough, the kissing had to stop. Otherwise, things might have gotten out of hand, as they did on the playground that day in fourth grade.

Mrs. Bradshaw also taught us that mistletoe is a very unusual plant in that it is a parasite. Well, that’s what she said, but actually it is a “hemiparasite.” That means it is capable of producing its own food by photosynthesis if it has to, but usually it doesn’t, so it is parasitic.

In America it usually grows at the top of oak, or other forest trees. (In Europe it is most commonly found on apple trees.) And because it is evergreen, it is a natural for Christmas greenery, and has been for centuries.

But not always. Throughout history humans have considered it a special, even sacred, plant. Because early civilizations that used mistletoe for religious purposes were pagan, early Christians were wary of it.

Some scholars argue

that in Virgil’s “Aeneid”, Aeneas’s “golden bough” is actually mistletoe. (Mistletoe takes on a golden hue when it withers.) In ancient Europe it was considered to have the power to bestow life and fertility, and also to protect people against poison. It was hung from ceilings to ward off evil spirits, and it was hung over doors to prevent the entrance of witches. A sprig of mistletoe placed over a baby’s cradle was said to protect the child from being kidnaped.

It is not entirely clear where the kissing custom came from; some say it is linked to early Celtic and Norse marriage rites. One belief was that mistletoe would bestow fertility; another was that it would bring happiness and long life to a couple.

Because of its use in pagan ceremonies, early Christian leaders banned its use in religious ceremonies or as decorations in churches, but gradually Christians either created their own mistletoe legends or adopted pagan legends as their own. One such legend, for example, is that the wood of the cross of Christ was made from mistletoe wood, and because of this, God doomed the mistletoe to live forever more as a parasite. In York, England, where mistletoe was especially common, and popular with common folk, a special Christmas Eve service

evolved at York Minster Cathedral wherein sins would be pardoned beneath mistletoe placed on the High Altar. In some places there would be a special Twelfth Night ceremony in which all the mistletoe under which couples had kissed would be burned. Otherwise, some believed, the couples would

become enemies before the next Christmas came. Still others believed they would never marry unless the mistletoe was burned.

Because mistletoe is evergreen, it is thought by some people to have special symbolic significance just as other Christmas greens do, but for most people it is just

an excuse to kiss a pretty girl. (Or for a pretty girl to kiss a lucky boy.) So get into the spirit; as the old song goes:

Oh, ho, the mistletoe,Hung where you can see.Somebody waits for you;Kiss her once for me.But don’t let Mrs.

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NEW KENTON BOARD – Kenton city board members were sworn into office last week at the town’s monthly meeting. Among those taking the oath were (from left) Sarah Skinner, Wade Simpson, Tim Johns, Angie Choate, Delores Agee, and Faye Sharp. Virgina Davidson (right) was also sworn in for her third term as mayor. City recorder Camille Cunningham is also pictured.

The council then moved on to abolish all former committees in order to appoint new ones.

Davidson appointed Skinner as commissioner of office personnel, Johns as water department commissioner, Agee as commissioner of office finance, Simpson as fire department commissioner Sharp as commissioner of parks and recreation, Choate as police commissioner, and Johns and Simpson will serve as public works commissioners.

Davidson recommended that the council met again within two weeks time on December 28, in order that the new members of the council have time to

familiarize themselves with studying the city charter. Davidson announced she is creating a new planning commission, which will be comprised of the mayor, a council member and three citizens of Kenton. A review of the city budget is also on the agenda for that called meeting.

Crouson brought up a complaint about water services being run to a property in what he termed as having been done illegally. The council tabled action on Crouson’s complaint. The mayor will discuss the issue with the city attorney and possibly the Municipal Technical Advisory Service.

Also, Kenton participating in the county-wide fire

protection plan came under discussion, with the town being situated in two different counties, which relies on Obion County to collect fire protection fees on the Obion County side, while the city is required to collect the fees from Kenton residents in Gibson County.

In other business brought before the board, Johns made a motion to pay the monthly bills of the city. Skinner seconded the motion and the council approved it.

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“As the flood waters rose, I called on Brandon Rudd at Central Control and with the Dyer Fire Dept. who remained calm, although I was not. He put the call out and 300 sandbags from City Lumber Co. in Dyer were brought as far as Carrie Belle Manor, but could not be brought any further, since floodwaters were up past vehicles’ head lights. I called on Chief Warrant Officer Joey Reed with the Tennessee National Guard, 230th Engineer Battalion here in Trenton and they brought them through the flood. We owe them such a debt of gratitude,” the sheriff said.

“Thanks to the support of these two individuals and their respective departments, damages was held at $300,000 instead of in the millions of dollars as it could very well have been,” he said.

“Next, I’d like to brag on my employees and staff, here at the Correctional Complex. We have a wonderful staff who believes as I do, we all work for you the citizens of this county. All of them are “employees of the year”. They have a job to do and they do it,” the sheriff said.

“One person, however, I want to recognize today, for his loyal service and dedication during the reconstruction process. That is Correctional Complex employee Mike Webb. I want all of you to know that I appreciate what you have done,” he said. “Last

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year, we honored Katelyn Cole, a missing 5-year-old girl who was found in a field after a stormy summer night. This year we honor those who helped us through this 1000 year flood,” he added.

Rev. Walter Lockart, giving the invocation, called Sunday a special day for the county to celebrate the accomplishments of those in the sheriff’s department who give of themselves to make our lives safer.”

Giving the welcome, Sheriff Arnold thank Gibson County citizens for allowing him to serve as sheriff and leading the department. “I reiterate, I work for you and want to do as good a job as I can, keeping the county free from fraud, thief, corruption. Thank you for allowing me to do so and I thank you for coming,” he said.

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“We appreciate the outpouring of prayers and support everyone has sent. The city of Humboldt has shown compassion and Mayor Barker personally came with his condolences,” noted Mrs. Neumann. “Please pray for his wife and sister. They need all the support they can get during this time.”

“Dustin, only, knows the mourning that is in my heart. I know he is watching over me and will forever be on my mind and in my heart. To him I say, I love you my sweet son. And we’ll meet again,” said the patriot’s mother.

Finch was a 2005 graduate of Humboldt High School and a standout football player, dearly loved and remembered by many of his classmates and teammates. In 2004, he was awarded the Doug Atkins Most Valuable Player Award by HHS and also named as the Region 7-2A Defensive Player of the Year.

After high school, he played football for Bethel College until 2009, when he joined the Army. He was majoring in civil engineering and planned to finish his degree after his Army service was completed. He was married to Heather Brown Finch, a former Dyer resident. Heather is the granddaughter of Johnny and Jeanette Needham of Dyer.

Finch’s awards and decorations include National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon and Overseas Service Ribbon.

“Dustin was a close friend and a great guy,” said his friend Jeremy Qualls. “The memories of Dustin will always be with us. Dustin always had a smile on his face and put 100-percent into anything he did.”

Chronicle sports editor Barry DeLoach had only good words for the fallen soldier. “I watched Dustin play ball his entire life, affectionately known as Lurch by the all the kids. He and my son Ben graduated together so I watched him grow up from Little League Baseball all the way to becoming the Doug Atkins MVP for the Humboldt Vikings in 2004,” DeLoach said.

“He played football with heart and soul, playing many times hurt but never complaining. I hadn’t seen Dustin since he graduated in 2005 but in giving his life for this great country of ours, I am sure he served her with all his heart and soul. I pray for his family in this time of loss. Words can’t express enough the gratitude I have for this young man and the countless others who sacrificed their lives so that we might enjoy the freedom we do. Dustin you will be sorely missed and I salute you for a job well done,” said DeLoach

Cindy Acree, the mother of soldiers Cole and Craig Palmer, said Cole and Dustin were as close as brothers. Cole just arrived back at Ft. Hood last week after a deployment to South Korea. His car had been left at Dustin’s apartment and after

speaking to Dustin’s wife, Heather, he went to pick it up at 2 p.m. Wednesday. The Army’s official visit and notification was at 1:45 p.m. “It’s devastating,” Acree said.

“Thanks a lot, Dustin, for serving our country and being an American hero,” wrote Jeremy Qualls. “You will always be in my and my brother’s heart and we will never forget you, brother. We love you man and we will see again someday. “

Jeremy’s brother, Rodney Qualls, wrote: “Dustin, You were my brother and my best friend and all the times we

had, I’ll never forget. There is still so much I wish I could say to you. I love you man and you will always be in my heart till it stops beating and then I’ll join you!”

Mayor Allen Barker said the city hall flag had been lowered to half mast in honor of Dustin Finch.

“It is indeed a sad time for our entire community. It is bad anytime, but right here at the holiday season makes it even more of a difficult situation. Our condolences go out to his family and friends and I urge all of our citizens to remember them in prayer,” Mayor Barker said.

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Our Sunday morning services began with everyone thanking the Lord for the beautiful snow He blanketed the ground with.Elaine Fields played the piano and Mike Fields led us in our opening hymn ‘Hark! the Herald Angels Sing.’ Bro. John Fields opened us in prayer. We all dismissed to our Sunday School classes.

Christy Skelton opened the adult class in prayer before doing a good job teaching us our lesson ‘Why Prayer Deserves Priority’ from 1 Kings 5-9. God hears and responds to those who pray earnestly and humbly to Him.

Our Sunday morning worship hour began with Scott Fields and the church choir leading us in the hymns ‘It Came Upon the Midnight Clear,’ ‘Away in the Manger’ and ‘Angels, From the Realms of Glory.’

William McDonald opened services in prayer. Bro. Steve welcomed everyone and made many announcements. We lifted

up our many prayer request and praises before getting into our time of meet and greet with our church family and visitors where many handshakes and hugs were shared. We thank the Lord for our visitors.

Bro. Steve sang our special music ‘Mary Did You Know.’ Bro. Steve’s morning message ‘The Christmas Story’ from Matthew 1:21. ‘And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins.’

Bro. Steve dismissed services in prayer as the hymn ‘The Nail-Scarred Hand’ was sung.

Our Sunday night services began with Tonya Fields opening in prayer as she welcomed everyone to The Youth Christmas Program. Afterwards we all enjoyed a time of Christmas finger food fellowship in the fellowship hall.

Merry Christmas from the Keely Mill Church Family.Read your Bibles daily and be people of prayer this week.We invite you to come worship the Lord with us Sundays 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Visit us at keelymillbaptistchurch.com and facebook.

Morning worship services had an attendance 76 and 62 in Sunday school.

The message for the morning service came from the book of Romans 14:7-9, We are the Lord’s. Through the book of Romans we see; all have sinned 1:3-23, what God did about it (Jesus) chapters 4-8, Israel chapters 9-11 and how we should live chapters 12-16.

The message for the evening service came from the book of Luke 7:11-17, Jesus raises a dead man. We see the human condition sickness, death, tears and disappointment. The compassion of Jesus changes us. Jesus relieves our fears and gives us eternal life.

Remember in Prayer: Pat Young, Stephen Petty, Leon Hunt, Monda Alexander, all of our sick, shut-ins and those in the nursing home.

It was good to see James Gilliland and William G. McFarland at church after their surgeries last week and pray they recover quickly.

Thanks to Joey Barron for and wonderful teachers meeting. Joey is always giving us information we need to become better teachers for God.

Announcements: It’s time for the yearly food boxes and fruit baskets for those in need. If you can please come out and lend a helping hand this weekend we will be Dyer School cafeteria. The food boxes will be packed on Saturday morning at 8 a.m. and the fruit baskets will be packed at 4 p.m. The boxes and baskets will be delivered Sunday at 1 p.m. Come out if you can and spread some Christmas joy this season.

This is a new signup sheet for the monthly youth devotionals. If you’d like to host a youth devotional in your home please be sure and let Bobby Sullivan know.

We will be getting the House to House pamphlets ready for mailing next Sunday at 5 p.m. come out to help if you can.

Old Man Winter made his appearance this past Sunday! We were blessed with a warm church, even though on Saturday the furnace was broken down. Thankfully we were able to get that heat flowing and we didn’t let the wind and snow stop us from worshiping the Lord.

We heard a wonderful message by visiting preacher, Garrett Sweeny. He shared from 2 Thes. 2:1-11 and told us that in spite of all the increased sinfulness on “the last days” that we are to stand fast. We are to stand fast on the foundation of Jesus, trusting only His way. We are to secondly, hold to the traditions that are from God, and thirdly, we are to allow the Holy Spirit to comfort our hearts.

My heart was personally comforted following our evening service when our church, young and old, gathered around Bro. Don and myself to pray for us and anointed us with oil. We are both facing surgery this week, but with

confident assurance that the Lord heard the prayers of the church and we will be just fine. There was no mistaking that the presence of the Lord was in this place. During our Children’s Sermon, Chelsea Joyce reminisced about the time she was told to clean her room, yet hid the mess under her bed. And the time she was told to vacuum, yet only pretended to do the job. And finally when she and Robert disobeyed instructions to stay out of the swimming hole, only to be discovered by the tell-tale mud in their clothing.

The point was made that no matter how you try to hide your sin (even within your heart) it will be found out by the Lord and by your Mother!

We will be studying Luke 8 on Wednesday and having our final program rehearsal. Next Sunday we will present “Dr. Newheart’s Christmas Cure” at 6 p.m. Our cast has labored long and hard in preparation for this musical. We will have a fellowship following. Everyone is invited.

Continue to remember DeeLane Wright as she is still hospitalized in Jackson. Also remember that Dylan Joyce will be graduating from UTM this coming Saturday with a business degree in agriculture. Try to keep warm this week and I’ll see you in church next Sunday.

In what proved to be a very enjoyable Christmas outing, the seniors of First Baptist Church braved the cold temperatures last Saturday to travel to Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis to attend “The Singing Christmas Tree: An Unexpected Christmas.” There were many favorable comments from the group of 25 with the general sentiment being “It took your breath away.” Before returning home they all enjoyed a meal together at the Cracker Barrel.

Many in our area were surprised to awaken last Sunday morning to see the white blanket of snow covering everything in sight. Reactions varied from sheer delight to full-blown dread, depending mostly on one’s age.

The lunchroom staff outdid themselves last Thursday as they prepared a scrumptious Christmas lunch for the students and their guests. Serving ham, turkey and dressing, yams, green beans, fruit salad, cranberry salad, and rolls the diners all left satisfied with a smile on their faces. Festive Christmas music set the mood for the students and their parents or grandparents as they shared their meal amidst the beautifully decorated lunchroom.

Look what’s cooking in Kenton....located on the corner at the red light in a small orange building, Tennessee Poor Boy’s BBQ has opened up recently serving tasty bbq, ribs, hot dogs, burgers, chicken, and all the fixin’s. They are open Thursday - Saturday from 12-7 as well as offer catering for all occasions.

Food for Thought: I have a friend I’ve known for years, who’s dear to my heart. We’ve laughed and shared and shed some tears, I wish we’d ne’r depart. But wishes don’t always come true, sometimes a wish they stay. As I recently found out, when my dear friend went away. But the memories that we shared will with me always be. And any time I miss my friend, I’ll pull up those memories.

Prayer list: Gwen Rickard, Jimmy Simmons, Amanda Davis, Rebecca Bing, Freda Lamar, Norma Simpson, Preston White, Aaron Whitworth, Henry and Cathy Herane, Jesse and Elaine Davidson, Carol and Bobby Primrose, Eurby Sanders, Regina Miller, Lil Wardlow, David Stephenson, Elmer Williams, Sam Weatherly, Paul Lee Williams, Easton Hopper, Racine Hodges, and Clint McLodge. New e-mail address: [email protected]

CHRISTMAS MUSICALFirst Baptist Church of Rutherford will present their adult

Christmas Cantata, ‘O Holy Night,’ December 19 at 11 a.m. The Children’s Ministry will present their Christmas musical ‘Away in a Manger’ on Sunday evening, December 19 at 6 p.m. Following the musical, the annual Candlelight Service will be held. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend.

GCDP MEETINGOn Thursday, December 16th, at 6:30 pm, the Gibson

County Democratic Party will host a Christmas dinner instead of a usual business meeting at the Ed Jones Agri-Plex in Trenton. The public is invited to attend, and attendees are asked to bring a plate for the potluck dinner.

ORNAMENT CONTESTThe Town of Rutherford Children’s Christmas Ornament

Contest entries are due at City Hall by 3 p.m. on December 16th.

WHO ARE YOU? – Twins Colin and Owen Pack give Santa Claus a puzzled look during their first visit with the jolly old elf. The twins are the sons of Kyle and Britni Pack of Dyer.

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DIRECTOR OF SCHOOLS INTERVIEWSThe Gibson County Special School District Board of Trustees would like to extend an invitation to all of our parents and employees to attend the final interview for our next director of schools. The finalists are Renee Childs, James Hughes, and Eddie Pruett. This final interview will take place on Tuesday, January 4th in the Gibson County High School Auditorium. The first interview will begin at 6 p.m.

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The TCR deadline is Friday @ 5 p.m.

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This holiday season, Highway 54 Salvage QRPMW is working with the USMC Toys for Tots to collect toys for children. The mission of the program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during November and December each year, to distribute Christmas gifts to children in the Trenton Community.

There are 14 million children who go without toys at Christmas. Since 1991, when the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation began, they have collected over 80 million toys to make a better Christmas for those children who may not have a gift. This year collections have been slightly down. “We are pleased to get this call from QRPMW,” states USMCBrian Murray, Director of Operations for Toys for Tots, “we welcome everyone in this organization and look forward to working together to do everything we can to help the children.”

All 33 locations of the QRPMW organization for Toys for Tots Collection Centers. Tony Kirk and Terry Parks, owners of Hwy. 54 Salvage in Trenton state, “We look at working with the USMC Toys for Tots as a privilege and honor.” “We are going to fill a lot of barrels with toys!”

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In Loving Memory of William Aubrey Orr

December 20, 1990 - August 1, 2007Greatly Loved - Terribly Missed

The Northwest Tennessee Workforce Board held its Annual Board Meeting Tuesday, November 30 at the Lannom Center in Dyersburg, Tenn. Dyer County Mayor Richard Hill offered the welcome and Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner James Neeley served as the honored keynote speaker.

The Board reported providing workforce development services to 4,393 clients through the Tennessee Career Centers in Crockett, Dyer, Gibson, Lake, Lauderdale, Obion, and Tipton Counties. Of those who received services, seven jobseekers were selected as Outstanding Participants of the Year and one youth participant also received the honor.

The Tennessee Career Center at Humboldt selected Mark Criswell for the award. Criswell received a Workforce Investment Scholarship from the Career Center to pursue an education in Heat, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC). He graduated in April 2010 from the Tennessee Technology Center in Newbern earning a Diploma in Commercial Refrigeration / Air Conditioning Technician and earned a National Career Readiness Certificate. Criswell accepted employment with English Heating and Air Services of Rutherford.

The remaining six recipients included Nathaniel Beard Jr. of Ripley, Cody Grills of Dyersburg, Yalanda Middlebrook of Brighton, Aaron Brown of Troy, Amanda Haynes of Tiptonville, and Natalie

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Cryts of Friendship.The single Outstanding

Youth Participant of the Year went to Dyersburg native, Connie Nolen Jr. (C.J.). Nolen successfully completed the Workforce Board’s 2009 SummerWorks program where he worked as an intern at Burks Broadcasting and successfully earned a Silver National Career Readiness Certificate. He then transitioned to serving as a Peer Tutor at Dyersburg high School and earned the 2010 Principal’s Award. Nolen is currently attending Middle Tennessee State University and working as a Peer Tutor in the Student Success Center on Campus.

Board members were recognized for 10-years of services and included Dr. Karen Bowyer, Brian Collins, Peggy Davis, Sherry Fowler, Melinda Goode, Ronnie Gunnels, Dianne Homra, Barry Ladd, John Snead, David

Taylor, Catherine Via, Steve Williams, and Jimmy Williamson.

Ronnie Gunnels of Dyersburg was named Outstanding Board Member of the Year. He has served on the Board since the inception of the Workforce Investment Act in 2000 and has maintained perfect attendance. “Ronnie was chosen for the award because of his unwavering dedication and commitment to the Board and to workforce development in northwest Tennessee” said Executive Director, Margaret Prater.

The evening concluded with the naming of the peer-selected Outstanding Staff Member of the Year. Account Clerk II, Theresa Ethridge of Ridgely, was honored. “Theresa always has a smile on her face” said Prater. “She is a pleasure to work with and is always constructive, on task, helpful, and friendly.”

CRISWELL RECEIVES AWARD - Mark Criswell receives Outstanding Participant of the Year award. He was nominated by Career Center Case Manager Maria Waiters.

BY BARBARA BERRY FCS AGENT

Here is a list of possible “Holiday Hazards” the Tennessee Poison Center believes you should know about to keep your children safe during the holidays. If you think someone has been poisoned, call Tennessee Poison Center right away—1-800-222-1222. All calls are free of charge. Interpreters are available.

Alcohol” Even small amounts of alcohol can have significant medical effects on children. Watch where you leave your half full glass of holiday “cheer”. Denatured alcohol also is found in many gifts, such as perfumes and colognes. The nice fragrance often attracts a child to drink a product.

Christmas Tree Garland, Tinsel, Icicles:If eaten, these decorations should not cause a poisoning; however, they can cause blockage in the stomach or intestines.

Christmas Tree Ornaments: Made of thin metal, plastic, wood, glass, etc., are of great concern for their potential to cut or obstruct the mouth or stomach if eaten. However, the dry paint or coloring on these objects is usually not a source of poisoning. Any foreign object which is swallowed could potentially cause serious harm.

Jerulsalem Cherry:The Jerusalem cherry is considered to be a poisonous plant and should be kept out of the reach of children. It is unclear how many of the brightly colored fruit would have to be eaten to produce problems, but Tennessee

Poison Center can give advice on the treatment for a child who has eaten the berries.

Mistletoe: Certain varieties of mistletoe contain substances which have been reported to cause serious effects on the nervous system, blood pressure, and the heart. Mistletoe berries have the greatest potential for causing problems, although the entire plant is poisonous. Keep mistletoe out of the reach of children and pets. Promptly call Tennessee Poison Center for further information if you suspect a poisoning.

Poinsettia: There

is considerable disparity in reports regarding the potential danger of the different varieties of poinsettias. Tennessee Poison Center, based on the review of evidence from many sources, believes that serious poisonings probably do not occur from eating parts of the domestic varieties of poinsettia. It is possible for children who play with the leaves of this plant to rub their eyes and experience redness and local irritation to the eyes and skin. Rarely have cases of upset stomach been reported from ingestion of the plant.

Don’t let poisoning spoil your holiday season


THE MIRROR-EXCHANGEMembers of area Methodist

churches, including Milan’s First United Methodist Church, contributed more than $50,000 to hunger relief this fall, according to Lane

Gardner Camp, formerly of Milan and now Director of Communications for the Memphis Conference.

Contributions made by Memphis Conference church members to the “2010 Lenten

World Hunger Offering” were distributed in September to local and international agencies focused on alleviating and ending hunger. Families in West Tennessee benefited.

Members of more than 460 United Methodist Churches in West Tennessee and West Kentucky participated in the offering that was over and above other giving to the church, according to Dr. Gary Morse, Memphis Conference Advocate for Child Poverty Ministries and World Hunger, who coordinated distribution of the funds.

“Our prayer is that one day hunger will be just a word

found in history books. But until that day arrives, we are called, blessed, and bound to do our Lord’s will and feed the hungry,” wrote Morse in his Lenten World Hunger Offering summary to the Memphis Conference.

Funds were distributed as follows:

United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) - $7,175. The fund provides emergency relief for persons living in hunger, especially in areas experiencing famine, and promotes long-term prevention by helping farmers learn how to better grow food

Area Methodists give more than $50K to hunger reliefand care for livestock.

Heifer Project International - $4,190. This Arkansas-based ministry sends farm animals to families in the Third World, helping people help themselves.

Peanut Butter Project - $5,980. This ministry responds to hunger in Sierra Leone, Africa. The program supplies practical ways to feed starving children in areas where cooking fuel and electricity are unavailable.

Dream Farm - $4,790. Located at Africa University, this ministry helps poor farmers in Zimbabwe achieve sustainable food security

while serving as a self-sufficient model farm.

Society of St. Andrew - $5,980. Known as the “Potato Project,” this ministry takes fruits and vegetables that would be discarded and gleans them from fields and processing plants to ship to food banks, soup kitchens and other programs that provide food for America’s hungry people.

Reelfoot Rural Ministries - $3,600. This ministry in Northwest Tennessee offers food assistance to adults and children in one of the most poverty-stricken areas of the U.S.

United Methodist Neighborhood Centers - $2,410. This ministry offers food to the needy in the Memphis area, along with clothing, utility and rental assistance.

Local food banks - Memphis Food Bank; Regional Inter-Faith Assoc. (RIFA) Food Depot in Jackson, TN, Paducah, KY Cooperative Ministry - $2,410 each; Martin, TN We Care - $1,220. These food banks supply many area soup kitchens and feeding ministries.

Emergency Funds – $4,200. Administered by seven district superintendents of the Memphis Conference of The United Methodist Church, $600 is distributed to each district for church food programs.

Emergency and Promotion - Remaining funds are held in reserve to print and mail materials for 2011 and for emergency situations that arise during the year.

For more information about the funds in the Lenten World Hunger Offering of the Memphis Conference contact Dr. Gary Morse at 731-422-6558.

The AccessTN Board of Directors voted to reopen enrollment to new members in the state-run high risk insurance plan. The change is effective immediately.

Coverage will be available through AccessTN to those Tennesseans who have pre-existing medical or chronic health conditions which prevent them from obtaining health insurance on the private market.

Along with Thursday’s decision, the Board said AccessTN’s premium assistance program, which provides members with financial support from the state to cover the monthly premium, will not reopen at this time. This decision was made as a result of the limited availability of state dollars for the assistance, which have been fully allocated to current members. Those members already on premium assistance will continue to receive the subsidy.

Members in AccessTN pay monthly premiums based on age, weight and tobacco use. Premiums also vary depending on which of three AccessTN plans a member chooses. Information about AccessTN, including how to apply, can be found online at www.covertn.gov or by calling 1-866-636-0080.

New applicants to AccessTN may also be eligible for the federal high risk pool, known as the Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP). Administered by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, PCIP also provides coverage to those with pre-existing medical conditions who can’t get coverage on the private insurance market.

The federal plan offers comprehensive coverage with no pre-existing condition exclusion and no annual or lifetime benefit limit. Like AccessTN, PCIP members are responsible for paying monthly premiums and no premium assistance is available. More information about PCIP, including monthly premiums and how to apply, can be found online at www.pcip.gov or by calling 1-866-717-5826.

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The Dyer Cumberland Presbyterian Church invites the community to turn off the headlights and follow the trail of luminaries through their live representation of the night that Christ was born. The annual panorama will take place on Sunday night, December 19 from 7 to 9 p.m.

Following your time at the panorama, the congregation invites you to step into the sanctuary for a quiet time of Christmas music and a time of fellowship in the church fellowship hall where treats of the season will be provided. The Dyer Cumberland Presbyterian Church is located

at 256 East College Street in Dyer.

The congregation looks forward to sharing this meaningful gift to the community at Christmas time each year. Please bring your family and spend time experiencing the true meaning of Christmas.

The family of Robert (Bob) Gilliland expresses to you our sincere appreciation during the time of his death. Thanks to the Home Health nurses for their attention, the First Responders for their assistance when Bob fell and for the ministers who visited and prayed with us. Thank you for all the prayers, cards, and food, which made this time much easier. A special thank you to the wonderful ladies of First Baptist Church, Dyer, for the family meal prepared for us. We live in a great area of people that all come together in time of need and we are so blessed!

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Welcome friends and neighbors in the Tri-City area. As we enter the Christmas season I will let you know what is happening at New Hope Baptist Church. Sunday morning, although we awoke to the first beautiful snowfall of the season, 56 brave folks attended Sunday school. We had four visitors who are always welcome.

We enjoyed the lovely Christmas decorations and worshiped by singing Christmas hymns. Our hearts were blessed as Doug Jones sang “The Little Drummer Boy.”

Our dynamic pastor, Bro. Corey Meggs preached from Luke 2:21-40, “The promise of Hope for the future”, or “What do you have to look forward to?” This covered Simeon, who waited at the temple for the Lord’s Christ, and Anna, an 84 year-old widow and prophet who lived at the temple waiting for Christ. When Mary and

Vice-President Jane Forsythe welcomed 15 Golden Agers for their weekly meeting in the fellowship hall of Dyer First Baptist Church, December 8. She led the group in considering a fresh approach to the Sermon on the Mount, understanding that things happen for a reason, and the necessity

Joseph brought baby Jesus after 40 years to present Him to the Lord, the Holy Spirit revealed to these devout people that He was the Christ. Our hope for the future is the return of Christ.

We welcome Bro. Stephen Powell and Amy for church membership. Bro. Stephen is our new minister of students.

Twenty-five people braved the cold to attend Discipleship Training.

Bro. Corey preached from Luke 15:1-31, Lost and Found. This is referring to the lost parables, lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son. There are two kinds of people, lost and found in our world. Which are you?

Next Sunday, December 19 at 8:30 a.m. will be our church-wide breakfast. Come and bring your appetite. Bro. David McEwen reminds the cooks to be there at 7 a.m.

Our Lottie Moon Christmas offering will be

received December 19, the goal is $5,000.

The Children’s Christmas program will be Sunday morning December 19. The adult Contata will be at 6 p.m. Both are under the direction of our capable Minister of Music, Bro. Terry Owens.

December 21 is our annual Christmas caroling. Be at the church at 15 till 6. December 22 will be our “Happy Birthday Jesus” party or Christmas tree at 6 p.m. Please bring finger food. Christmas Eve, December 24 will be our Candle lighting service at 5:30 p.m. Come bring your family.

Remember the many on our prayer list: Mr. Luther Persley, who is in Jackson-Madison County Hospital, J.T. McKinney, Linda Sue King, Hunter, and others.

Christmas began in the heart of God, is complete only when it reaches the heart of man. Come visit us at New Hope.

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of prayer as an antidote for sin in three readings she presented.

Tyree White expressed thankfulness to the Lord for the food everyone had brought.

Jane led the intercessory prayer for her brother J B Freeze, Alice Brooks and Bobbie Jean Lewis. All three are facing surgery. Also the

group prayed for continued recovery for Larry London, Anne Powell, Ernie Adams, and Hilda Patterson. And prayers were uplifted for Bro. Jerry Legg while he is on his mission trip to Brazil, and for comfort for Susan Oliver in the loss of her dad.

Christmas songs were led by Shirley Shull and Kenny McEwen with Kenny singing a requested solo of “O Holy Night.” Anne Thompson was pianist for those and for “Count Your Blessings,” which with Kenny’s dismissal prayer closed the meeting.

Did you know that in 2009, 50.2 million Americans lived in food insecure households, 33 million adults and 17.2 million children. More than a 17.2 million children regularly go to bed hungry in the US, according to a government report that shows a startling increase in the number of families struggling to put food on the table.

You can help needy families in our area and put a smile on the faces of your children at the same time.

Aaron and Shannon Grimes of Martin invite you to enjoy the Martin’s Christmas Lights Spectacular going on now through January 2nd.

The address is 136 Field Crest Dr. and the hours are 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday nights and until 10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights.

The display features 60,000 lights, 128 computer controlled channels that make the lights dance to music and 19 multi-colored Christmas trees ranging from 3 ft to 22 ft in height. This magnificent display has taken months to prepare for the enjoyment of everyone in West Tennessee and the surrounding area.

Please come and enjoy with your family – tune your radios to 91.1 and the lights will dance to the music! Please help the needy families in our area by bringing canned goods and leaving in the barrel provided.

Last year over 600 cans were collected and donated to the area needy and we hope you’ll join us in these efforts this year.

Merry Christmas!!!

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Sports & EducationGibson County Lady Pioneers bag the Ripley Tigers

Friday, December 17th - Humboldt vs Peabody

Gibson County Christmas Tournament at GCHS December 27, 28 & 30

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MARCLE GOES UP - Pioneer Colton Marcle glides in for two of his 6 points. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

TOP GUN - Shaquielle Watson shoots over a Ripley defender for a basket. Watson was the leading scorer with 14 points against Obion County. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

THE ART OF THE LONG SHOT - Courtney Haynes splits two defenders as she shoots a three pointer. Haynes had 5 three pointers against Ripley. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

TYREE TRUMPS TIGERS - Senior Kelley Tyree makes a great pass to her teammate. Tyree had 3 assists and 2 steals in the first quarter Tuesday night. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

PRESS TO THE HOOP - Lady Pioneer Khadijah Alexander splits two defenders as she drives to the hoop. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

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Ripley played with intensity for most of the first quarter. Colton Marcle made two free throws to give GC a 12-11 lead with 1:45 left. Marcle with 3 seconds got a defensive rebound and made a quick pass down court to John Lee for a lay-up at the buzzer to give Gibson

BY LORI CATHEYLast Tuesday night Gibson

County hosted the Ripley Tigers. Gibson County started the game with Courtney Haynes stealing the ball for a easy lay-up. At the 3:28 mark, Gibson County hit four consecutive 3-pointers, two by Haynes and one each by Kelley Tyree and Jasmine Whittemore. At the end of the first quarter GC had a 20-7 lead.

The Lady Pioneers extended their lead to 35 to 20 at halftime. Gibson County outscored Ripley 13 to 2 in the third quarter. In the fourth quarter some of the younger players got a chance to show what they could do. Gibson County won 57-39.

For the night, Courtney Haynes had 17 points and

With winter upon us, the Mid-South Chapter of the American Red Cross would like to encourage the Mid-South community to be mindful of fire safety. Fire safety is very important during this time of year.

In previous years, over half of all home heating fires occurred in December, January and February.

To help ensure your safety and that of your loved ones during this holiday season, the Mid-South Chapter of the American Red Cross

would like to share the following key winter fire safety information:

Heating fires are the second leading cause of home fires.

Fixed and portable space heaters, including wood stoves, are involved in 74 percent of fire-related deaths.

Nearly half of American families use alternative heating sources such as space heaters, fireplaces, or wood/coal stoves to stay warm.

Each year over 200 people die from carbon monoxide produced by fuel burning appliances in the home including furnaces, ranges, water heaters and room heaters.

The number of home fires the American Red Cross has responded to has risen 10 percent since 2000.

Only 26 percent of families have actually developed and practiced a home fire escape plan.

80 percent of Americans don’t realize that home fires

are the single most common disaster across the nation.

Having a working smoke alarm reduces one’s chances of dying in a fire by nearly half.

Keep all potential sources of fuel like paper, clothing, bedding or rugs at least three feet away from space heaters, stoves or fireplaces.

Portable heaters and fireplaces should never be left unattended. Turn off space heaters and make sure any embers in the fireplace are extinguished before going to bed or leaving home.

If you must use a space heater, place it on a level, hard and nonflammable surface (such as ceramic tile floor), not on rugs or carpets or near bedding or drapes. Keep children and pets away from space heaters.

When buying a space heater, look for models that shut off automatically if the heater falls over as another safety measure.

Never use a cooking range or oven to heat your home.

Keep fire in your fireplace by using a glass or metal fire screen large enough to catch sparks and rolling logs.

Have wood and coal stoves, fireplaces, chimneys, and furnaces professionally inspected and cleaned once a year.

If a fire occurs in your home, get out, stay out and call for help.

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5 three pointers for Gibson County. Kortney Tyree had 8, Jasmine Whittmore had 7 points. Tori Reedy, Sarah Beth Mullins and Khadijah Alexander all had 3 points apiece.

In Friday night’s game against Obion County the Lady Pioneers lost 50 to 34. The Lady Pioneers held a 12 to 11 lead after the first. Obion County outscored GC 20 to 6 in the second to have a 31-18 at halftime.

Obion County expanded its lead to 38 to 25 after three frames and 50-34 at the final buzzer.

Scoring for Gibson County was Tori Reedy with 8 point. Jasmine Whittemore, Alyssa White and Khadijah Alexander each scored 7 points and Courtney Haynes added 3 points.

Pioneers send Obion County home County an 18-17 lead.

In the second, the Pioneers struggled on offense and Ripley took a 33-23 lead at the half. In the third quarter the Pioneers came out and matched the Tigers to kept things even giving Ripley a 43-33 lead. Gibson County was outscored 15 to 12 in the final quarter. Gibson County lost 58 to

45.Gibson County was 15

of 22 free throws. Mike Horton scored 12 points, Shaquille Watson had 10 points, Mitchell Simpson added 8, John Lee and Colton Marcle scored 6 for the night for Gibson County.

In Friday night’s game, Gibson County defeated

Obion County 53 to 50. In the opening quarter

Gibson County had a 13-10 lead. GC led 26-22 at intermission, 38-34 after three periods and 53 to 50 at the end of the game.

Leading the Pioneers were: Shaquille Watson with 14 points, Mike Horton 13 and Mitchell Simpson had 12.

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INVITATION TO BID The Gibson County Sheriff is accepting sealed bids for a monthly fee to maintain and repair the Sheriff’s fleet. Prospective bidders must operate an established automobile repair business in Gibson County and such business must have been in operation no less than 10 years. All work must be performed within the business using the latest diagnostic repair equipment. Bidder must have current GM, Ford and ASE certification. Complete requirements are available at the Sheriff’s Office. Bids will be opened 9 am December 22, 2010 at the Sheriff’s Office.

Bids may be mailed to - Gibson County Sheriff, Vehicle Maintenance Project, 401 North College Street, Trenton, Tennessee 38382. The Gibson County Sheriff reserves the right to refuse any and all bids.

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’SSALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated July 26, 2007, executed by JAMES L GOSLEE, AND PAMELA GOSLEE,conveying certain real property therein described to ROBERT M WILSON as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, on July31, 2007, as Instrument No. 98407, in Book 912, at Page 1488; 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, 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 byinstrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee on May 17, 2010, as Instrument No. 113667, in Book 946, at Page 629. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, RECONTRUSTCOMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its dulyappointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on January 5, 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: Gibson Co. Tax Assessor’s ID: Tax Map 165-N, Group M, parcel 2.00 Source of Description: Copied verbatim from last recorded conveyance at Record Book 673, Page 621, Register’s Office of Gibson Co., TN. Being Lot 28 of East View Subdivision, Section 1, a plat of which is of record in Plat Book 1, Page 99,in the Register’s Office, Gibson County, Tennessee and further described as follows: BEGINNING on a point in the West margin of Woodhaven, which point is the Northeast corner of Lot 29 and the Southeast corner of the herin described tract; Thence, from the point of beginning, and with the North line of Lot 29, West 129.60 feet to the Southeast corner of Lot 27; thence with the East line of Lot 27, North 134.00 feet to a point in the South margin of East ViewDrive; Thence, with the South margin of East ViewDrive, East 107.40 feet to the beginning of a curve;Thence, around said curve having a radius of 25.00feet for 28.42 feet to a point in the West margin of Woodhaven; Thence, with the West marginof Woodhaven, South 119.80 feet to the point of beginning as surveyed by Reasons Engineering & Associates, Inc., R.L.S. #508, October 13, 1993, 3825 East End Dr., Humboldt, TN 38343. PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 1541 WOODHAVENST, HUMBOLDT, TN 38343. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): James Luther Goslee aka James L Goslee and Pamela Goslee 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 bya 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 asSubstitute 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 ATTEMPTINGTO 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: (805) 553-6392, TS# 10-0054353, FEI# 1006.98315, 12/15/2010,12/22/2010, 12/29/2010

GIBSON COUNTY EMSDecember 6, 2010

To whom it may concern:

Gibson County EMS is soliciting competitive, sealed bids from qualified vendors for the purchase of one (1), new cardiac monitor, and upgrades to three (3) existing Philips monitors. Gibson County EMS reserves the right to reject any/or all bids. Gibson County EMS also reserves the right to accept the bid most advantageous to Gibson County EMS.

This invitation is extended to all qualified vendors/manufacturers that are specifically in the business of selling or upgrading this type of equipment.

Gibson County EMS requires sealed bids to be submitted within fifteen (15) days of the date of this document. All received bids will be opened on December 21, 2010 at 8:30 A.M.

Gibson County EMS is compliant with all state and federal nondiscrimination and equal opportunity laws in effect as of the date of this letter.

For a list of specifications and any questions, contact a member of management of Gibson County EMS at (731) 855-7690 or (731) 855-7614.

Mail bids to: Gibson County EMSP.O. Box 410Trenton, TN 38382

FEDEX or UPS bids to:Gibson County EMS1246 Manufacturers RowTrenton, TN 38382

ACCEPTING BIDS The Gibson County Special School District will

be accepting bids for Marching Band Equipment at South Gibson County High School. Bids will be accepted till 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 28, 2010. For specifications, contact Stephen Price at (731) 783-0999. Gibson County Special School District reserves the right to accept the lowest and best bid. Gibson County Special School District reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Bids should be mailed or delivered to Attention: Stephen Price, South Gibson County High School, P.O. Box 249, 1000 Hornet Drive, Medina, TN 38355.

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SEEKING HIT & RUN INFORMATION: If anyone has any information on a hit and run, which occurred Saturday evening, December 11 on Poplar Grove Road (St. Rt. 185), please call 692-3856 or 487-7886. Looking for a red truck with cab lights, possibly a dually. May have gray or silver paint on driver’s side.

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Hunter Lynn Jones of Milan and Amanda Rae Suddath of Dresden

William Eric Hag of Milan and Pamela Denise Smith of Milan

Robert Eldridge McDermott, Jr. of Humboldt and Kathy Sue Mullins of Humboldt

Paul Allen Shevock of Bradford and Chasity Gail Davidson of Bradford

Stonecreek Partners-Medina, KKC to Frontier Homes, Inc. – 2nd CD

Billie L. Couch to H&P Properties – 3rd CD

Tennessee Housing Development Agency to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

Wanda Mitchell a/k/a Wanda Ruth Mitchell to John Wesley Mitchell and wife, Tammie Mitchell – 14th CD

Wallace Powell and wife, Patricia Powell to Randall Williams and wife, Angela Williams – 25th CD

John A. Shoaf, III, Holt Shoaf, Camille S. Mussenden, Hedrick Shoaf, Ruth B. Shoaf, Nancy S. Graesser and Vance Charlton Shoaf to Dale Nelson, d/b/a Dale’s Recycling – 13th CD

Mark Wallace to Devin Hilliard – Milan

Sheila McCaslin to K.H. McCaslin a/k/a Kenneth McCaslin – 9th CD

Jerry N. Faulkner and Shelby J. Faulkner Revocable Trust to Danny Faulkner – 9th CD

Jason L. Eaton and wife, Chasity M. Eaton to Tekeenia Simmons and Kenneth W. Keegan – Medina

Jonathan Goodman to James Goodman – 9th CD

Jason Thomas and wife, Sandra Thomas to Jerry Sowell – 2nd CD

Virginia Arrington Milford to Johnny Randall Coleman and wife, Janna Norton Coleman

Farmers and Merchants Bank, Dyer to the Jerry N. Faulkner and Shelby J. Faulkner Revocable Trust – 21st CD

Jerry E. Winberry and wife, Deborah Winberry to James

Property TransfersA. Hance and wife, Betty Lee Roper Hance – 2nd CD

Jeannine W. Edwards to State of Tennessee

Cox-McCarver Partnership to Ronald F. Bates and Carol E. Bates – 13th CD

Thomas R. Yarbro to Brent Griffin – 8th CD

Warren Gabert and wife, Caroline Gabert to Nathaniel F. Lewis and Deborah L. Lewis

Frances Joyner to Jeffery C. Scott and wife, Jodie E. Scott – 13th CD

Kelly K. Dobbs and husband, Paul D. Dobbs to Virgil Munn and wife, Elaine Munn – 13th CD

Garry M. Surratt and wife, Brandi M. Surratt to John B. Parker and wife, Crissy R. Parker

Sue E. Fain to Scotty Gilbert and wife, Helen Gilbert – 14th CD

James C. McClain and wife, Christi B. McClain to John T. Crosser and wife, Ashley Crosser – 2nd CD

Lee Asbridge and wife, Patti Asbridge to Bryan T. Mayo and Caleigh C. Porter – 10th CD

TOY RIDE - The Volunteer Advisory Board of Directors representing the Exchange Club Carl Perkins Center would like to thank Joe and Deanna’s Bypass Café for hosting a Motorcycle Toy Run on November 20th. Around 30 riders brought in toys and gifts for children

served by the Carl Perkins Center in Gibson County and had a beautiful day for a 50-mile ride. Special thanks also to Dean Pfefferle and Diane Klein for coordinating the ride and to all the participants who helped make the event a success!

RUTHERFORD CHRISTMAS CHEER VOLUNTEERS - Rutherford Christmas Cheer bags and grocery boxes were delivered Saturday, December 11. Volunteers deliverd 162 fruit bags and 22 grocery boxes to Rutherford families in need and also shut-ins and elderly residents. Among the volunteers were Arland Holt, Ann Abbott and Joe Bone.

DELIVERING CHEER - The rain and cold weather didn’t stop the volunteers from delivering a little Christmas cheer. E.L. Albea and Jon Stafford gathered bags from the Bone Lodge and loaded them in a truck to be delivered.

On Tuesday, December 7, Kenton second, third, and fourth grades held a “Science Night” at the school. Over 100 students and family members attended.

The teachers presented a PowerPoint lesson, then the participants gathered with their family members to create a model of the solar system using foam board and

Kenton School hosts science night

modeling clay. Materials were sent home for students who could not attend.

This project helped students master grade level curriculum standards and was a wonderful learning experience for the students and their family members. The project was sponsored by Gibson County Special School District Title I Family Involvement.

SCIENCE PROJECT - A Kenton student (top photo) participants in a science project with her parents. A young boy (lower photo) proudly shows-off his science project, a model solar system.

KENTON SCHOOL SCIENCE NIGHT - Kenton School hosted a science night for students and their families. Over 100 participated.


SKEEBALL FUN - Jason McFadden and his son, Ryland, stand in front of the Skeeball Machine that McFadden donated for Spring Hill Winterfest to use.

Spring Hill School’s Winterfest is deemed a huge success

Gibson County High School Future Farmers of America added cheer to the Dyer Nursing Home and Rehab Center recently by donating poinsettias, and a basket of goodies including (chap stick and lotions).

Spring Hill School held its annual Winterfest on Saturday, December 4th. Those attending participated in a variety of games such as Skeeball, throwing a pie at the principal, and a cupcake walk. The 21st Century After School Program would like to thank Jason McFadden for donating

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•Diamond Oaks Golf Course Many Choice Lots Available! Many different views and various terrain back up the the golf course or a lake view. Call Mike at 855-9922.•Dyer Station Subdivision- 7 lots to choose from. Call Jerry for information 420-1080.GIBSON COUNTY LAKE LOTS- Build your dream home on the lake. Our pick your plan and we’ll build it for you.#130059-58 Lakeview Drive-WATERFRONT LOT. SO QUIET AND PEACEFUL! Just about the best spot on Gibson County Lake. Call Jerry @ 420-1080

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#139913 - 152 W. College - Charming well maintained home seeking a new owner wishing to update for a bargain price!!! Call Barbara @ 414-8184

#139840-366 Elm-Beautiful 1.5 Story 5 Br 3 Bath Home, featuring very large rooms. 5th Br could be rec room, play room, or sitting room. Upstairs would be great Mother In Law Suite. Call Shirley @ 445-7809

#140223-421 W. College, Kenton. Country Atmosphere - City Conveniences! A 3 acre site with home sitting far back off the road, offering lots of privacy. Call Jerry at 420-1080.

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141478-321 Highland-Kenton-vacant and ready for immediate occupancy. Fenced yard for child or pet containment. Call Doris at 420-1081.

141896-267 Division St-Tri-level on large lot. Bonus room can serve as large bedroom on main level. Added decor from wrought iron railings and bay window. Large basement for rec room. Call Jerry@ 420-1081.

#141847-124 Freemont St.- Nice brick home in convenient location. Large work shop plus storage building. Shaded lot with space for garden. Call Jerry @ 420-1080.

#142495-175 Broad-A 2 br 1.5ba W/Dining Room, Wood Floors, Includes Range & Dishwasher,+ NEW Washer & Dryer, Refrigerator, Microwave,& some furniture. Mike Wallsmith 414-1629.#142503-206 Division-So Convenient! Three blocks to Dyer K-8 School. Across the street from Dyer City Park. Currently being renovated. Call Doris 420-1081.

#141628-183 Nebo-Yorkville Rd.- This home is one of the best kept you will ever see. 3 br 2 Bath with LR, Den, and sunroom. Fenced back yard, work shop, and more. Call Shirley @ 445-7809.

#142187-201 Ashley-2BR 1-bath home close to schools, bank, and grocery. Large lot with fenced in back yard and large storage building. Call Shirley @ 445-7809.

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the Skeeball machine and Subway, McDonald’s and Pizza Hut for their donations of gift certificates. The three students with the highest scores were: 3rd place, Xander Kent with 700 points, 2nd place, Avery Criswell with 800 points, and 1st place was Jake Patterson with 900

points. Kayleigh Hawks, a Kindergarten student, was the lucky winner to pie Mr. Harrison, the principal. Laura Pankey, Kindergarten teacher, would like to thank Trenton Food Rite and Mr. Bubba Abbott for their donation of Christmas cupcakes for the cupcake walk.

WINTERFEST WINNERS - The three students with the highest scores are: (from left) Xander Kent, Avery Criswell and Jake Patterson.

FUN WITH A PIE - Kayleigh Hawks throws a pie in Spring Hill Principal, Mr. Harrison’s face during Winterfest.

GCHS FFA DONATES - FFA Donations were presented to Dyer Nursing Home’s activity director, Darlene Hamby, by Ms. Lindsay Brown (not pictured), Drew Norvell, and Cody Halford.

GC High School FFA donates to Dyer Nursing Home

Ms. Sanders’ class donated homemade table top Christmas trees for residents to enjoy, and cards filled with warm wishes for the residents to enjoy.

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remembering everyone at the DN&RC!”

“Their thoughtfulness and love was greatly appreciated and was not unnoticed. We are proud to have you in our community,” said activity director Darlene Hamby.

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SANTA EXPLAINS HIS MAGIC KEYS - Santa Claus visited Kenton School last Saturday. Attached to his belt were three magic keys. Several children asked about the keys and Santa explained to the wide-eyed youngsters that one goes to his reindeer barn to keep them safe, another magically expands chimneys so he can fit down them and the last key will open the lock on any door in the world so he can let himself in on Christmas Eve.

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A VISIT WITH SANTA - Santa Claus visited Kenton School last Saturday for breakfast and to listen to children’s Christmas wish lists. Among the children visiting Santa were Jordan Stigler, Lane Tate, Nathan Griggs, Jacqueline Raybon, Matt Tate and Sage Jackson.

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CASH NOW RIBBON CUTTING – Cash Now, a new business in downtown Dyer, opened last week. To mark the occasion, a ribbon cutting was held and refreshments were served. Among those attending the ribbon cutting with business owners Daphnie Swift and Avonda

Hankerson and employees Heather Coffman and Katrinka Nance were Tara Bradford-Chamber Director, Marcie Overall, Edward Swift, Gwendolyn Swift, Jeremiah Swift, Hattie Hankerson, Joyce Brooks Brown-County Clerk, Joyce Cook, Janice Fisk, and Becky Terry.

ENJOYING BREAKFAST - Enjoying Breakfast with Santa at Kenton School last Saturday were Maleah Finch, Bree Hampton, Jaeda Hampton, Stacy Mikkelsen, Cameron Clark and Sayde Wright.

The Gibson County Carl Perkins Center is proud to be a vested service provider in Gibson County for over 20 years.

Its first office was located on College Street in Trenton at the graciousness of Dr. George L. Culbreath, Sr. in 1999. In 2000, they acquired their own building at the current location at 300 W. Eaton in Trenton. Much to the credit of a very ambitious volunteer advisory board, the Gibson County Center was able to pay off its building debt of $42,000 in 2005.

After receiving private grants and an in-kind donation from Bank of Humboldt in 2007, the center was able to open a second location in Humboldt. This expansion also opened avenues of being able to provide child advocacy services in Gibson County.

Moving forward to 2010, Mike Snider joined the center as the Gibson County director in June and brings over 20 years of experience of working with children and families. The center has a very active advisory board

GC Carl Perkins Center helps children, families right here

and have recently took part in several events such as the Circles of Hope Telethon and the Milan Dawg Daze Festival in August, as well as taking part in the Medina Lions Club Haunted Farm & Trail.

Board members for the center include Harry Adcock, Betty Allen, Amy Brown, Reynard Buchanan, Chris Callins, Warlick Clark, Renee Childs, Julie Edge, Joe Garst, Stephanie Hale, Lee Hayes, Brenda Horner, Brett Hunt, Diane Klein, Suzanne McCurdy, Grant Newell, Bruce Niven, Marci Overall, Hillary L. Parham, Ken Pullias, Steve Shelton, Patricia Taylor, and Amy Thornton. The center has a new event being planned for mid-January!

The center’s primary focus and mission is to provide support to families in preventing with child abuse in West Tennessee and to help both parents and children meet practical needs of preserving and improving the quality of family life.

It is only through the support of the community,

individuals, businesses, and area organizations that the center is such a success. Last year alone in Gibson County, there were 201 children and their families that received services through the Center.

Of those 201 children, there were 74 children that were able to tell their individual story, here in their own community, without having to travel to other counties. Over 144 caregivers received parenting education and materials that will help to improve their family’s quality of life.

On behalf of the advisory board, center staff, and its volunteers we would like to thank United Way and all its supporters for helping to make that difference to those children.

For more information about the Carl Perkins Center, its programs, or upcoming events, please call (731) 855-4884 or (731) 784-7500. If you need parenting advice or help, there is a 24 hours, seven days a week hotline number: 1-800-273-4747.

FIRST STATE BANK DONATES TO CARL PERKINS CENTER – First State Bank in Kenton made a donation to the Gibson County Carl Perkins Center. The money will be used to buy Christmas toys for children in Gibson County. The Gibson County Center is providing toys for 119 children. Brooke Carson, branch manager presented the check to Mike Snider, Gibson County Director. Other bank employees on hand for the presentation were Brian McDaniel, Rebekah Simmons, and Tracye Fender. Snider would like to thank everyone for the support.

RUTHERFORD BUSINESSES AFTER HOURS – Rutherford businesses invite you to shop the Downtown Businesses After Hours Thursday night from 6-8 p.m. Among the businesses participating are Rutherford Grocery, Greene Things, Hester Drug Company, Pate’s and Felecia Bella. Pictured are William White, LynnGreene, Bill Hester and Bradley Pate. (Not pictured-Felecia Teddleton)

Tri-City Reporter December 15 2010

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