The Kenton-Mason Hall Community Relay For Life team hosted a two-hour Zumbathon in the Kenton gym, Saturday, March 26 with zumba instructor Danielle Gwara. Twenty-seven women raised approximately $300 while they exercised calories and inches away.

The Dyer CP Church team recently hosted a fish fry and the Salem Methodist Church team held a Rook tournament March 19.

Dyer School Relay team hosted a Gospel Singing on March 26 that raised $500 in donations.

Among the other exciting events coming up is the Relay for Life Celebrity Waiter Dinner and Silent Auction this Saturday night, April 2 at 6 p.m. in the gymnasium at Rutherford First Baptist Church. Tickets are only $10 and can be purchased by calling the church office at 665-6159.

On the menu are grilled chicken, tenderloin, hashbrown casserole, green beans, salad, rolls, dessert and drink.

The Celebrity Waiters will be State Senator Lowe Finney, State Representative Curtis Halford, County Mayor Tom Witherspoon, Sheriff Chuck Arnold, new GCSD Director of Schools Eddie Pruett, Rutherford Farmers and Merchants Bank

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Members of the Dyer Lions Club held their annual Pancake Breakfast this past Saturday at the Dyer Elementary School cafeteria. Funds raised by this breakfast will be used to provide sight services for area residents as well as supporting other club projects.

According to Gary Paschall, pancake breakfast chairman of the Lion Club, “Money raised on Saturday will allow Lions to meet pressing needs in our community. Lions members thank everyone who contributes to this important work. You are truly helping Lions make a difference in our community. Over 100 community members were involved in this effort.”

The Dyer Lions Club has over 20 members and meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 at

Bethany J. Dyer surrendered to Gibson County authorities Thursday evening at approximately 5:15 p.m.

Dyer was processed at the Gibson County Correctional Complex and released on $10,000 bond. She is charged with aggravated statutory rape and statutory rape by an authority figure.

A preliminary hearing was set for March 29th in Gibson County General Sessions Court at Trenton.

Toot-N-Tell It. Lions Clubs are a group of men and women who identify needs within the community and work together to fulfill those needs. For more information or to get involved with the Dyer Lions Club visit with us at a meeting or check out Dyer Lions Club on Faebook.

Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization with more than 1.3 million members in approximately 45,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the world. Since 1917, Lions Clubs have aided the blind and visually impaired and made a strong commitment t community service and serving youth throughout the world. For more information about Lions Clubs International, visit the website at www.lionsclubs.org.

Dyer Boy Scout Troop 243 will soon have a new home! Under the sponsorship and generosity of Dyer First United Methodist Church, the troop is in the process of building a Scout House on a parcel of land owned by the church located on the corner of Front Street and Broad Street.

The current Scouts, leaders, parents, and other community members have provided much of the physical work themselves to date. Former troop member and Eagle Scout, Micah McVay and his father, Benny, are currently framing the structure.

Over the past five years the troop has moved five times to other donated locations in and outside of the city limits to hold their weekly meetings and other troop activities. The need for a permanent location was evident and the church’s generosity allowed the leaders of Troop 243 to devise a plan to execute a building campaign. Numerous business leaders, community leaders, former Scouts, current Scout families, and other friends of Scouting have contributed to the campaign and are proud of the progress now being made on the construction of the building.

Troop 243 has been active in Dyer for the past 30 plus years and has a distinguished reputation of numerous members achieving the highest rank in Scouting – Eagle Scout. Twenty-eight (28) young men have become Eagle Scouts through the activities provided by Dyer Troop 243.

BY STEVE SHORTFrom an ‘A’ rating earned

by the EMS Department to high fuel sales at the county airport, Gibson Co. Commissioners heard updates on numerous county operations March 14 in Trenton.

Highlights of commission reports:

EMS-Public Safety – Com. Jim Overall, Chair of the EMS Committee said Gibson Co. EMS had no deficiencies in a 2010 state audit presented in March, and the department earned an A rating.

“The EMS Public Safety Department is going a great job bringing in claims,” said Overall. “Director Starr Arnold is well in tune with her department. I want to thank Director Arnold and the staff for dotting their ‘I’s’ and crossing their ‘T’s.’ They’re doing a great job.”

Overall said mileage on ambulance units is increasing steadily due to high call volumes. EMS had 901 calls in January and 777 calls in February. There were 850 emergency calls during the two months, about 14 emergency calls daily.

Collections by EMS are on track to exceed budget

BY CINDY EASTThe Gibson – North Relay For Life has been very

busy over the past few weeks. Several teams have hosted fundraisers including everything from Zumbathons, to Rook tournaments to selling food.

On Saturday, March 26, the Carroll Family Relay For Life team cooked burgers in the Pepsi Wagon at Food Rite. The rainy weather didn’t dampen their spirits or determination, as they worked getting burgers ready for the noon rush. The Carrolls are happy to work for Relay since the good news that Michele Carroll Whitaker is cancer free after a recent surgery. Thanks to the Dyer community, the family cleared $350 for their work against cancer

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WHITAKER BEATS CANCER - Cancer survivor Michele Whitaker is busy putting burgers on buns Saturday, March 26 at Food Rite in Dyer. (photo by William G. McFarland)

BURGERS FOR A CURE - The sack was empty. It was soon going to be full. Full of burgers with profits going to Relay for Life! Kathy James and Jerry Whitaker, both Carroll Family Team members for Relay for Life were happy to work for Relay since the good news that Michele (Kathy’s sister and Jerry’s wife) was cancer free after a recent surgery. (photo by William G. McFarland)

On Monday, March 28 in a fire department committee meeting held at the Dyer City Hall, former fire chief Bob Moore spoke to the town council. Moore talked about his resignation, saying that he was under the impression that he would be fired at a March 21 special called meeting. He said he was given that impression after speaking with two alderpersons and so turned in his resignation rather than to be fired as fire chief.

Moore stated that if he had known the meeting was not about firing him, he would have not resigned. Moore has been fire chief in Dyer for 47 years up to his resignation last week, which came amidst rumors and disagreements by members of the fire department, including controversy over the manner in which fund raising money was spent.

Moore said he didn’t realize until after he had spent money on cabinets that he had to have the city board’s approval to spend the funds.

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KEEP OR DISCARD? - Travis Landrum decides which to keep and which to discard in the Rook Tournament hosted by the Salem Methodist Church Relay for Life Team March 19 at the WOW Building in Rutherford. ROOK TOURNAMENT REFRESHMENTS READY -

Julie Cole, Amy Bennett, and Sue Pope took care of the refreshments during the Rook Tournament hosted by the Salem Methodist Church Relay for Life team. The tournament was held March 19 at the Woodmen Building in Rutherford. Teams played rook for a while, then ate for a while, then played rook some more. All proceeds went to the Salem Methodist Church team.

FISH FRY - Paul Newbert, Sam Thompson, Jackie Summers, Jerry Maxwell, and Kyle Bugg perhaps had the hardest job working as cooks for the Dyer CP Church Relay for Life Fish Supper held March 19. Their fish, hush puppies, and

President Tim Griggs, Mayor Keith Cardwell and attorney Bradley Owens.Some great items will be available for the silent auction. Many items were donated by area businesses.

The Yorkville-Nebo Churches Relay team will host a stew supper Saturday, April 2 at the Yorkville Community Center from 5 to 7 p.m.

The Carroll Family Relay for Life Team will be hosting a Country Western Dance Saturday, April 9 from 7-

DYER ZUMBATHON DOOR PRIZE WINNERS - Door prize winners at the Zumbathon March 18 were Kayla Baier, Nikki Alford, Autumn Locke, Kanace Sullenger, Cindy Landrum, (second row) Megan Hurley, Amber Croom, Tammy Ladd, Tabitha Cowan, Christy Eddlemon, Darla Crenshaw, (third row) Leah Tosh, Chonda Smith, Patsy Workman, Teresa Locke, Jackie Watson, Angela Wood, and Sabrina Sullivan. This night of exercise was sponsored by the Dyer School Relay For Life Team.

10 p.m. at the Yorkville Community Center in the park featuring the Dakota Band. There will also be raffle tickets available for several prizes that night as well as a cakewalk during the break.

The Kenton School team will be hosting their annual Relay Opry Night on Saturday, May 14 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Kenton Gym. More details will be announced at a later date.

The Tri-City Reporter will continue to bring news of other upcoming events.

KENTON ZUMBATHON DOOR PRIZE WINNERS - Lucky ticket winners at the Kenton - Mason Hall Zumbathon sponsored by the Kenton - Mason Hall Relay for Life team March 26 at the old Kenton gym were Edna Leitherland, Tonya Stafford, Tomesa Speer, Felicia Huey, (second row) Kristi Greene, Rhonda Stafford, Charlotte Dunn, Beverly Ratliff, and Barbara Pack. Twenty-seven

KENTON-MASON RELAY TEAM ZUMBATHON - Tabitha Cowan and Leann Hall were on hand for the two-hour Zumbathon in Kenton Saturday, March 26. They and 25 other women raised approximately three hundred dollars while they exercised calories and inches away. With Tabitha and Leann is zumba instructor Danielle Gwara. The Zumbathon was sponsored by the Kenton - Mason Hall Relay for Life Team. (Photo by William G. McFarland)

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FAIR THEME WINNER - The Gibson County Fair Association held a competition for this year’s fair theme. The board had several good entries and after careful deliberation, voted and picked the 2011 Gibson County Fair theme. Sharon Petty was the lucky theme contest winner with “Southern Nights Under Midway Lights.” Congratulating her is William Lowery, fair president.

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Enthusiasm in the eyes of the young is a characteristic that all of us should try to keep in our lives as we grow older.

The enthusiasm is evident among the Kenton Girl Scout Troop 40837 and that enthusiasm is being channeled into a Gibson - North Relay for Life team.

Of course, that enthusiasm is there thanks to parents and team leader Amy Merrick. The girl scouts are always busy with activity after activity working for patch after patch, which means a higher level in their quest for completion of all girl scout requirements.

In earlier meetings this year, Merrick talked with the

projections. Over $466,000 was received the first two months of the year.

Ambulance lawsuit – County Attorney Floyd Flippin said the county is still involved in a lawsuit against Eagle Medical, operators of ambulances in Gibson Co. that infringed upon the county’s EMS coverage. “We are in court, but no trial date has been set and no depositions have been taken,” said Flippin. “A lot will take place between now and May.”

The county wants exclusive rights to transport patients, he explained. Bills have been proposed in Nashville (HB 752 and SB 685) that would prevent counties from restricting ambulance services. Commissioners were asked to oppose those bills.

“There is an optimism that legislation won’t pass,” said Flippin. “That would be good for us.”

Correctional Complex – Com. Larry Kimery, Chair of the Correctional Complex Committee, said the jail and Sheriff Dept. are both operating under budget, but rising fuel costs are a concern.

Sheriff Arnold is working with the Constables Association to use constables in certain circumstances, said Mr. Kimery.

There is a proposal by the state to reduce the funds provided to counties to house state prisoners. Under the proposal, the fee would drop from $35 per day to $32 per day. “We don’t want that, and we don’t need that,” said Kimery.

Sheriff Chuck Arnold

said the county would have lost $2,100 per month if the proposal was in effect. The county was receiving about $35,000 per month for boarding state prisoners this year.

There were 31 state prisoners in the county jail.

State Sen. Lowe Finney is co-sponsoring a bill to raise prisoner funding from $35 to $40 per day. Finney and Rep. Curtis Halford are pushing to increase funding, not reduce it, officials said.

The high jail census for Gibson Co. during the first two months of 2011 was 179 prisoners on Feb. 26. The low number was 142 on Feb. 4. The county was booking about 9 prisoners per day, or a total of 522 prisoners during January and February.

The Sheriff’s Dept. was answering about 37 calls and complaints daily this year.

Airport - Com. Sandy Moss, head of the Airport Committee, reported that the airport produced nearly $71,000 in total sales (hangar rent, fuel sales) in the first 8 months of the Fiscal Year (July – February), averaging about $8,900 per month. The airport sells a lot of fuel to pilots because the cost is low, said Moss.

“We’re making about $1 per gallon profit on fuel,” said Moss. “Gas sales are so wonderful because Robert works really good deals with other airports. We get a reduction on cost, and it’s posted online so pilots fly in to buy gas at the Gibson County airport.”

Alderman Nathan Reed stated that he was concerned about Moore’s rights being protected before the special called meeting in case Moore’s employment came into question, not that he believed the meeting was specifically about Moore’s employment. Reed apologized for the misunderstanding.

Dyer Mayor Walton Thompson stated that the city officials did not realize that fundraising money had to go through the city recorders office for tax purposes until they had a meeting with an auditor. Thompson stated that the incidences come down to a lack of communication and that the resignation and ensuing controversy has not been good for the town.

The regularly called city board meeting ensued directly after the adjournment of the fire committee meeting. In light of the disclosures of the fire committee meeting,

Thompson appointed three Dyer Fire Department members: Interim fire chief Roger Worrell, fire fighter Roy Morris and fire fighter Jerry Whitaker, to serve with the fire department committee in order to come up with solutions for fire department problems, to determine on what fund raising money shall be spent, and to work with the committee to select a new fire chief.

Any fire department member can apply for the position. Although Moore resigned as the chief he is still a member of the fire department and can reapply for the position if he so chooses.

In other business brought before the board, alderman Robert Johnson reported that Severn Trent has submitted their new water and sewer contract for the city. Johnson made a motion not to accept the new contract with Severn Trent. With a second to the motion, the board voted down the new contract. In

girls about their “Walking for Fitness Badge.” In essence, that badge is obtained by taking part in a weekend project or helping in a charity walk. Aware of the Relay for Life through events happening at the local schools, the girls talked about Relay. Other options were discussed for the Fitness Badge. When it came time to make the decision, the girls all voted for Relay for Life. Thus, their team was formed and more excitement was generated.

The Scouts knew they were expected to raise $1,000 for their team, but they saw no problem with it. Their tentative plans are to have a bake sale, a car wash, a local meal where visitors may attend, and to

sell at least 100 luminaries along with moon and stars that may be secured by donating money in memory or in honor of whomever the donator wishes.

In addition, they plan to sell bracelets, small purple ribbons, which may be worn daily, and large purple ribbons which may be hung on doors or mailboxes.

Yes, enthusiasm is in the hearts of the young. These girl scouts from troop 40387 have seemingly caught on fire for Relay for Life. They are young, yet they want to support the cause to find a cure for can cancer. They tell us, you’re never too young to start.

Be sure to support them and the other 18 teams who are working hard for a good Relay this year!

other matters concerning water and sewer, two hand-held meter readers were approved for purchase at a cost of $8,995, and the park sewer improvements project was approved to go out for bids.

Alderman Roger Gray reported that cleanup on two burned buildings, R’tistic Flair and Video

Ventures was coming along although at a slow pace. After some discussion, the council decided to put the property owners on a 30-day notice for completion of the cleanup process.

In the police report it was stated that two new police cruisers have been ordered and expected for delivery on June 1.

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE - The Kenton Girl Scout Troop #40387 have formed their own Relay For Life team. The girls will raise at least $1,000 to help in the fight against cancer and also earn their ‘Walking for Fitness’ badges. (photo by Wiliam G. McFarland)

NEW SCOUT HOUSE - Dyer Boy Scout Troop 243 will soon have a new home! Under the sponsorship and generosity of Dyer First United Methodist Church, the troop is in the process of building a Scout House on a parcel of land owned by the church located on the corner of Front Street and Broad Street.

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Rutherford resident Lisa Bryant fought desperately for her life and the life of her puppy during a terrifying attack on February 4, 2011, in her own yard and in her own home. The attacker? A vicious, large breed dog whose owner allowed it to roam the streets: stalking, attacking, mauling, and even killing the innocent and defenseless. Lisa was mauled, suffering serious multiple wounds; her precious little eight pound puppy was brutalized and killed.

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I admire the determination of Lisa, her husband Greg, their neighbors and other brave citizens of Rutherford as they try to protect you from the horrific, brutal and senseless attack that Lisa suffered. I applaud the Bryants’ courage to stand before a seemingly uncaring Board of Aldermen and beg for the safety of all who live in and visit Rutherford.

“My fear is, what if it had been a child or elderly person attacked instead of me; no one else should have to go through what I went through physically and emotionally......” said Lisa Bryant, in a plea to the Rutherford Board of Aldermen to have an ordinance enacted that would protect Rutherford residents.

Many of you have signed the petition; now it’s time to tell the mayor and city board members you want them to enact a strong ordinance to protect you and your loved ones. Go to your city’s board meetings and tell your Mayor and Aldermen you want protection from vicious large breed animals. Voice your need to be safe in your hometown.

The next board meeting is scheduled for April 18th, 7 p.m. at City Hall; if you cannot attend the meeting, call, email or write the mayor and board members to request the enactment of this ordinance. The Town of Rutherford Mayor is Keith Cardwell. The board members are Bob White, Dusty Emerson, Judge Pam Flowers, Kathy Keith, Don Greer, Sandy Comstock. The address is 206 East Main Street, P.O. Box 487, Rutherford, TN 38369. The phone number is 731-665-7166 and the email is townofrutherford@wiwt.com

Maybe something good can come from this terrible attack suffered by your neighbor; if you will listen to Lisa’s plea and support her in her efforts to make Rutherford a safe place to live, maybe this can be prevented from happening to you or someone you love.

Most sincerely,Pam Redmond

Not long ago one of my sisters booked passage on a cruise to Alaska, and the cruise line informed her she would need a passport. So “knowing” she had been born in Jones Hospital in Fulton, Kentucky, even though we lived across the state line in South Fulton, Tennessee, she sent off to Frankfort for an official copy of her birth certificate. They told her, however, that they had no record of her having ever been born in Kentucky.

“I don’t think you were born in Kentucky,” I said to her when she told me about her problem. “I remember Daddy pointing out a house on the Tennessee side of town and saying, ‘Your sister Nancy was born in that house right there.’” See if Tennessee has your birth certificate.”

They did; she made her cruise and had a great time, but her small drama underscores how much trouble birth certificates can be for ordinary Americans. You’ve got to have them to start school, to get a Social Security card and for all sorts of other reasons as well. They can cause real headaches.

I thought about Nancy’s birth certificate problem last week when I heard that Donald Trump had suggested that President Obama should produce his

BY SENATOR LAMAR ALEXANDER

The question facing Congress today is: Will we or will we not stop spending money we don’t have? Do we have the courage to make difficult decisions for the future of our country when it comes to spending and debt? Let’s look at the facts: The Federal Government this year is collecting $2.2 trillion and spending $3.7 trillion. Forty cents of every dollar the federal government spends is borrowed, much of it from China. We are piling up new debt at the rate of $4 billion a day. Last month, February, was the shortest month of the

actual birth certificate to put to rest all the rumors and accusations floating around about his birthplace, to prove he is legally qualified to be president.

Trump, who made his statement on the television show, The View, was immediately attacked and called a “birther” and a racist for suggesting such a thing. That’s what happens to anyone who tries to have any sort of rational conversation about whether or not the president is a “natural born citizen” of the United States, and thus constitutionally qualified to hold the office. They are immediately branded with the epithet “birther” or worse, and their questions and concerns are dismissed out of hand.

State legislators, who have introduced legislation in at least 13 states to require proof of constitutional qualifications by presidential candidates, in future elections, have been ridiculed and reviled as well.

Apparently, as the media sees it, a “birther” is anyone who questions either whether or not the president was actually born in the United States, or, if he was, whether his birth situation satisfies the US Constitution’s mandate that all presidents and vice-presidents must be “natural

born citizens of the United States.” A great many people believe that the president might not have been born in Hawaii, as he claims, and they have demanded that he produce his birth certificate to prove that he was.

Still others think he may have been born in Hawaii but that his mother surrendered his citizenship when she married his stepfather and moved to Indonesia where the future president was enrolled in a Muslim kindergarten. They think that if this happened, his original birth certificate would have been amended to reflect this, and they want to see it instead of the Hawaiian “certificate of live birth” he has produced which is only a synopsis of his real birth certificate.

He is not, as some have alleged, the first president to have such problems. Herbert Hoover had to fight charges he wasn’t qualified because he had not lived in the United States continuously during the 14 years preceding his election. (The constitution also requires that the president and vice-president must have lived in the United States for 14 years.) Hoover had worked outside the country for much of the decade prior to his election, and his enemies argued that this disqualified him from holding the office.

Our 21st president, Chester

A. Arthur, was accused of having been born in Canada. His parents had lived there when he was a child, and the accusation was that they had substituted the birth record of a sibling born in the United States, but who died in infancy, for that of the future president.

In the election of 1916, the republican candidate, Charles Evans Hughes, was thought by some to be ineligible to hold the office because his father, a British immigrant, was not an American citizen at the time of the younger Hughes’ birth.

George Romney, father of Mitt Romney, ran for president in 1968, but was dogged by accusations that he was not eligible because he was born in Mexico, where his parents, both American citizens, were living when he was born. Barry Goldwater, republican candidate in 1964, was born in the Arizona Territory, before it became a state, and some people argued that this disqualified him.

President Obama’s 2008 opponent, John McCain, was born in the Panama Canal Zone in a US Army hospital, but some of his opponents said he was really born in a hospital in the country of Panama.

So it’s pretty clear that people who think that the current president’s

birthplace problems are simply because of his race need to read a little history.

And instead of ridiculing state legislators who are trying to craft laws to keep such problems from coming up in the future, they ought to contemplate the messes that doing nothing about it

has created.I mean, think about it;

right now it is harder to prove you are eligible to play Little League baseball than it is to prove you are eligible to be president.

And some people want to leave things that way.

Only in America.

year, yet the deficit in just that month was the largest in history: $223 billion. The Republicans in the House of Representatives have stepped up and made difficult spending decisions in their bill to fund the government, H.R.1, which would have reduced spending by $57 billion through the next seven months. A competing bill offered by the Senate Democrats would have saved just $4.7 billion—but by tomorrow about this time, we’ll have piled up as much additional debt as they proposed to save. That’s not urgent, that’s not responsible, that’s not dealing with difficult decisions the way people expect us to.Both proposals were rejected by the Senate, and while I might not agree with every detail of the House bill—

the Senate will have its own priorities when we pass that legislation—I voted for it because it is a surer step toward reducing the debt. Forty-seven top economists recently said the debt is the most urgent need facing our country. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says the debt is our biggest national security threat. Economists tell us that debt at this level costs us about 1 million jobs a year. President Obama himself said in 2009: “What we have done is kicked this can down the road. We are now at the end of the road. We are not in a position to kick it any further.” He also said, “My administration is going to seek to work with Congress to execute serious entitlement reform.” So, I ask respectfully, “Where is the President of the United States in this debate?”

His debt commission months ago recommended $4 trillion in savings, saying, “It is long past time for America’s leaders to put up or shut up.” Their report received no support from the president, who offered his budget a few weeks ago – with no plan for reducing the debt. The House is willing to take difficult steps, the Democratic majority says that we can only find an amount that equals the debt we’re piling up in one 24-hour period, and the president is missing in action. This is not leadership. We need the President of the United States to join us in an effort to stop our country from spending money we don’t have and in making difficult decisions about spending, so we can assure the strength and future of our country.

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Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cherry of Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Pittman of Louisville, Ky. are proud to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their children. Ashley Cherry and Josh Pittman will wed during a 6 p.m. ceremony at the Kaanapali Beach Hotel’s Molokai in Lahaina, Hawaii. On Saturday, May 14, 2011. A reception will follow.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Warren of Rutherford and Mrs. R.S. Reed and the late Wayne Cherry of Dyer. She is a 2003 graduate of Jackson Central Merry High School in Jackson. She graduated from Union University in 2007 with a BSBA degree

in Management. She will finish her Masters of Arts Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va. this fall.

Josh is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Peterson of Des Moines, IA and Mrs. Hazel Pittman and the Bob Pittman of Louisville, Ky. Josh is a 2002 graduate of Christian Academy of Louisville. He graduated from the University of Louisville in 2007 with a BS in Health and Sport Science. He is an Assistant Coach for the men’s basketball program at I Diana University Southeast in New Albany, IN and League Coordinator at the Basketball Academy in Louisville.

The prophecy written had been fulfilled. When you’re ready please read Matthew 27:11. Earlier Jesus says that He is God. It is this claim that started this very avalanche that would lead to His death. He was charged with blasphemy speaking against God: but He’d told the whole truth and nothing but the truth (John 10).

The Apostle Paul exhorts them to do nothing to bring glory or boasting to themselves. “Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory: but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves” Philippians 2:3 KJV. Paul wants the to do whatever they dof or the glory of the Lord. Vainglory is empty boasting and has its roots in pride. If they do what they do for the Lord, then they will confirm Paul’s joy in the Lord for them He’s teaching them to do all that they do for the glory and beauty of the Lord.

By the Holy Spirit, the Psalmist wrote these words: “One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple” Psalm 27:4 KJV.

#7 Not in reason to boast, but do what you do in humility before the Lord believing that others are more important than yourself (2:3) Paul leaves no room for collecting boasting to themselves. Paul writes to the church and says to treat others better, with more honor than they give themselves. The way they treat others in obedience to the Lord is really how they reguard the Word of the Lord.

God can say, “I am God,” He is. God can say, “I am creator,” He is. God can say, “I am the one who heals you.” He is. But God won’t give the power to boast to any man, not even the Apostle Paul God won’t share this glory with anyone. The power to boast successfully, belongs to God alone. His grace is enough for all of mankind forever.

Paul says to do everything to the praise to God (1:11) God won’t withhold any good thing from those who love Him (Psalm 84:11, John 14:23) Jesus prayed “And the glory which thou givest me I have given them, that they may be one, even as we are one.” John 17:22 KJV. The forgiveness of Jesus is beyond our comprehension.

What happened tot he warm weather? I guess we will have to wait a little longer for spring weather.

The morning service was special with the Baptism of Allahna Raybon. The choir sang “I’ll Sing in Glory Land” written by Mr. John Richerson. He sang is several times while he was able to come to church. It is very special to all of us.

Brother Jason’s message “Warnings” was taken from Mark 12:1-12.

Sunday evening Kelly Tucker sang “It is well with my soul.”

Brother Jason’s message was from Revelation 4. We had several visitors, and welcome you back.

Those having birthdays this week: Billie Ruth Grant, Martha Jean Boucher, Harold White, Dora Walker and Barbara Dunn.

Mrs. Armelia Gelen is back at Morning Side in Jackson after leaving the hospital.

Mrs. Thedis Abernathy is out of the hospital and Charles Isbell is suppose to come home this week.

Until next week, God bless.

Jesse Davidson of Union City, formerly of Kenton was treated last Friday to a belatedbirthday lunch by his daughter, Cindy Lamar and his great-granddaughter, Addyson Lamar.Following a time of fun visitation in his home in which 3 year old Addyson delighted everyone with her fun antics and sense of humor, the trio had a leisurely and delicious lunch together at Applebees.

Saturday afternoon the Kenton Gym was the place to be as it was filled with excited Zumba enthusiasts dancing their way fit to lively and fun music under the instruction of Danielle Gwara. Sponsored by the Kenton-Mason Hall Community Relay for Life Team,though hail and rain were falling outdoors it was warm and “sunny” indoors. For two lively hours the ladies danced and worked out to help “put cancer to sleep!”

Wonderful memories were made last Wednesday evening by the Lamar family as Cindyand Cynthia Lamar treated their granddaughters/daughters to the “Greatest Show on Earth”!In Murray, Kentucky Molly, 8 and Addyson, 3 enjoyed the renowned Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus. The fun-filled evening included elephant acts, clowns, magicians, acrobats,high wire motorcycle acts, and lions, dogs, cats, all performing their tricks, etc. Children ofall ages sat in awe of the magnificent fetes of the many circus performers and went home with a smile and great

memories at the end of the evening.

Don’t forget to make your plans now to attend the Kenton School Reunion on May 28! You won’t want to miss this great evening with former classmates and friends. Beginning at 2 p.m. you will be able to reconnect with your past and catch up on old times. The eveningwill be recorded pictorially to help keep the memories alive for many years to come. At 6 p.m.a delicious catered meal will be served for your culinary enjoyment. Spread the word to yourfriends and family who attended the Kenton School.

Food for thought: Take me away from this troublesome task, I can’t make it all the waythrough. Loose me from my enemy’s hold, I cannot shake my way loose. Remove me from this harsh and dark world, I want to be with You. “Just hold to My hand and follow Me, My grace is sufficient for you.”

Prayer List: Amanda Davis, Vicki Robinson, Jimmy Simmons, Gwen Rickard, David Stephenson, Mallory Norton, Jesse and Elaine Davidson, Bobby and Carol Primrose, Henry andCathy Herane, Lil Wardlow, Norma Simpson, Preston White, Easton Hopper, Eurby Sanders, Freda Lamar, Regina Miller, Paul Lee Williams, Virginia and Elmer Williams, Sam Weatherly,Racine Hodges, Judy Webb, Joe Smith and Clint McLodge.

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Conveniently located at Kenton’s northern most red light, Jim and Betty Anderson’s TN Poor Boy’s Barbecue is expanding! From a tiny generator powered food wagon with take away or alfresco dining only the Andersons will be moving April 4 into their new longer building which seats over 30 diners.

Serving up delicious Memphis Style BBQ, ribs, chicken, burgers and all the fixings, the Andersons are delighted with the response

of their patrons. In addition to their new indoor dining they cater all events of all sizes and will also offer their new facility for rent for special occasions.

Mr. Anderson is a disabled retired U.S. Army Veteran. He and his wife Betty reside in Yorkville and have been married 16 years and have 4 grown children. They attend the Church of Jesus Christ in Dyersburg, work with the Habitat for Humanity and are members of Trimble Lion Club.

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Exercise can lessen the pain associated with arthritis. Daily activities, such as housework and shopping, can also help. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may be taken to reduce inflammation. Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) also work to decrease inflammation, and prevent damage to the joints. Methotrexate (Rheumatrex), hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil), sulfasalazine (Azulfidine), and leflunomide (Arava) are examples of DMARDs. Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors, such as etanercept (Enbrel), adalimumab (Humira) and golimumab (Simponi), bind to a specific substance that is involved with the arthritis inflammatory process. Glucocorticoids, such as prednisone and prednisolone, work to decrease inflammation, pain, and swelling. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and tramadol (Ultram) may be taken to alleviate pain, however do not work to decrease inflammation.

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We had some great revival services this week. We all enjoyed having Bro. Ed. and Mrs. Helen Marbury with us. He brought some wonderful messages that blessed and spoke to us all as well as a great time of fellowship.

Sunday morning Tina and Janice played “I Bowed on My Knees” and “Cried Holy” for the quiet music. Call to Worship was “We Have Come into His House.”

Bro. James message was taken from Judges 16:4-17 and was titled “Delilah’s Desperation.”

We had a fine group of preacher pal’s. Bro. James talked about having a best friend and being a friend.

During the evening

service Charles Perryman sang ‘I Call Him Lord’ for special music.

Bro. James sermon was taken from Philemon 1:1-5 and titled ‘Paul’s Prison Conditions.’We wished Andy Alford and Emily Littleton happy birthdays this week.

We are all gearing up for softball season this year. The youth and even some ‘old’ youth look forward to this. If you would like a t-shirt see Janice as she will be ordering them soon.

Continue to remember all those on our prayer list. It seems the list gets longer and longer. From the Pastor: “Prayer must not be an awkward, irregular practice, but our daily business and habit.”

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GOP MEETING Members of the Gibson County GOP will meet April 5th at the Majestic Resturant in

Trenton at 6 p.m. Members are urged to attend and invite a friend. DYER C.P. CHURCH RELAY FOR LIFE SOUP AND SALAD LUNCH The Dyer C.P. Church Relay for Life team will host a soup and salad lunch on Sunday,

April 3rd starting at 12 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. We would like invite everyone to come have Sunday lunch with us and support the fight against Cancer. Donations will be accepted.

NEW FAITH CONCORD WORSHIP CENTER New Faith Worship Center, 305 Broadway Street in Obion will give away a one hundred

dollar bill to somebody that is a nonmember the First Sunday in April. You come and you may be the one who get the one hundred dollar bill. It is open to the public. For more information contact Pastor Love can be contact at 616-4519 or 536-6029.

Golden Agers By Alice Ernest

President Jerry Legg began the meeting of the Golden Agers at Dyer FBC on March 23, by asking Kenny McEwen to lead the 20 members in expressing thankfulness for the food.

A season of prayer followed led by Anne Thompson. Prayer needs included healing for James C. Barron, Anne Powell, Curtis and Stacy Mann, Janette Harper, Barbara Scott, Barbara Watson, Dillard Joyce and Danny Langston.

Prayer was also extended

for Glenda Penn in the loss of her mother and for Virginia Burgess in the passing of her mother-in-law. World needs were also the prayer focus for in trouble in Japan and Libya.

Kenny McEwen, Shirley Shull and Anne Thompson provided music for the morning as they led the group in singing “Love Lifted Me” And “When the Morning Comes.” Kenny’s solo was “I Shall Not Be Moved.”

Dyer FBC minister of youth and children Michael

KEELY MILL BAPTIST CHURCH REVIVAL Keely Mill Baptist Church, 204 Madison St. April 10-13, 2011. Sunday, 6 p.m. Monday-

Wednesday, 7 p.m. Evangelist: Bob Campbell. 2wks.

Barnett selected the story of Balak, ruler of Moab, Balaam and the talking donkey for his devotional.

His Biblical selection began in Numbers 22:15, the time in which the Israelites were poised to claim the Promised Land, partly occupied by the Moabites. As Balaam rode his donkey to join Balack, an angel with a drawn sword blacked the road.

Three times the donkey who could see the angel refused to proceed toward Moab. At the third beating of his donkey by Balaam, the Lord gave the donkey powers of speech to reveal to Balaam the impending disaster. Then Balaam saw the angel too and begged to do the will of the Lord. Our lesson from the story is from God, “Don’t let me have to put a sword in your path or a talking donkey to get you to obey me.”

COMMODITY DISTRIBUTION DATES Commodity distribution dates for April are Milan-April 5th, 8:30-10:30; Bradford-April

8th, 9-10; Humboldt-April 14th, 10-12; Kenton, Medina, Gibson and Dyer-April 19th, 9-11; Rutherford-April 19, 8:30-20:30, and Yorkville-April 19th 8 a.m. only. Due to the holiday on Friday, April 22, will distribute Trenton-Thursday, April 21st, 8-11.

GIBSON COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION MEETING If you are interested in joining the Fair Association and helping out with your county

fair, please join us on April 4th, 7 p.m. in the Martha Taylor Building at the Fairgrounds in Trenton. Membership fee is $10 per person. We want your input and ideas! For more information, please visit our Facebook page...Gibson County Fair

SPRING FLING BEAUTY PAGEANTThe Yorkville School 8th grade will host the Spring Fling Beauty Pageant on Saturday,

April 2nd at the Yorkville School gymnasium with doors opening at 9 a.m. and pageant beginning at 10 a.m. Pageant is open to all girls up to age 21 and all boys up to age 9. Registration is at the door: $20 registration fee with side categories available at additional cost. Bonus: $40 for pageant and all side categories. Sibling discounts available. Winners ages 6-21 will be eligible to participate in the West TN Strawberry Pageant. For more information contact Shirley Glidewell 643-6584, Rhonda Upchurch 446-7257, or Carol Galloway 643-6601.

CELEBRITY WAITER EVENT Mark your calendars for the Relay for Life “Celebrity Waiter Event” hosted

by Rutherford First Baptist Church and Rutherford School on Saturday, April 2 beginning at 6 p.m. at Rutherford FBC. Celebrities who plan to be in attendance are: State Representative Curtis Halford, State Senator Lowe Finney, County Mayor Tom Witherspoon, Rutherford Mayor Keith Cardwell, Sheriff Chuck Arnold, newly elected School Superintendent Eddie Pruett, and more! Dinner will be served, along with entertainment and a silent auction. Tickets are $10 and need to be reserved in advance by calling the church office at 665-6159 or call 414-6938 or 225-6324.

COUNTRY WESTERN DANCE FOR RELAY FOR LIFE The Carroll Family Relay for Life Team will be hosting a Country Western Dance

Saturday, April 9 from 7-10 p.m. Yorkville Community Center at the park featuring the Dakota Band. There will also be raffle tickets available for several prizes that night as well as a cake walk during the break.

We had a wonderful, spirit filled day at Cloras Chapel Sunday! Sunday School was very interesting and it always is.

First Lady Myles was on fire in Sunday School as we discussed family.

We were blessed with the Holy Ghost in our morning worship. Pastor Myles’ preached a dynamic sermon. The title was “If We Obey, God Will Bless Us.” It was found in Leviticus 26:3 - 5. God will just wrap His loving arms around us and bless us as we obey Him and keep the faith, During our dark and dreary days, which were compared to dry and dying crops, we should remember that God will bring the rain.

Elder Keith Harris was excited about teaching the youth in Sunday School. Keep that spirit Elder Harris. Pastor Myles received words from God as He prayed for special ones whose faces were revealed to him by God.

Blessings were received and welcomed by Cedric Simpson, Peggy Bonds, Keyonna Swift, Shinnell Ivie, Raven Vaughn, Yolanda Bradford, and Felisha

Eskew. The whole household of Faith were teary eyed and blessed. Sister Brenda Dammond and Sister Patricia Mitchell gave heartfelt testimonies. The spirit was raining all over the place.

Jaykayden Ivie and Kayden Swift sang “Lord, Lord, Lord you have been good to me” throughout the service. They are getting their start early. Parents and grandparents it is important to teach your children the ways of the Lord. If they are taught, as they grow older, they will not depart.

Rev. Roscoe Myles, Elder Charles Simpson, Elder Ronald McNeil, and Elder Diane Myles, were a part of the New Hopewell Presbytery held at Badgett Chapel CPCA in Rutherford on Friday and Saturday.

Sister Robin McNeil, Sister Yolanda Bradford, Sister Willie Harris and Sister Peggy Bonds attended the Missionary Society’s meeting.

Rev. Myles and Sister Shinnell Ivie were our representatives in the Mock Wedding held on Friday night. They all reported having a good time. Kemiyah

Bradford, Kameron and Nyla Myles were in the wedding party also. We are very glad to have Mr. William Bradford in our services each Sunday and the Lord is keeping him. We thank Sister Doris Bradford for bringing him and caring for him. We say to Sister Liz Skinner the choir still has room for you.

The Ivie, McNeil, and Simpson families journeyed to Beech Grove Bradford Sunday for Family and Friends Day. They had a great time in the Lord.

Cloras Chapel will have their Spring Revival beginning the second week in April. The dates are April 13 through 15. On Wednesday night we will have Prophet Elijah Yalartai from Jackson. Thursday night Minister Timmy White from Kenton and Minister Jonathan Hill from North Carolina on Friday night. Jonathan is Rev. Myles nephew. We are in Lent season at Cloras Chapel and each member is asked to give up something they really like and pray in these forty days before Easter.

Have a good week! Read Psalms 30:5 and it will help you! Remember we all need prayer.

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2011 IMPORTANT NOTICETO DOG AND CAT OWNERS:All dog and cat owners are hereby notified that “the Tennessee ANTI-RABIES LAW” as passed by the 1957 Legislature and approved by the Gibson County Court will be enforced throughout the County. All pets 6 months of age must be vaccinated. In order to help dog and cat owners get their dogs and cats vaccinated, the following vaccination clinics have been set up at the veterinarians’ offices during normal office hours at a charge of $6.00 for one year, and $1.00 for registration for each animal vaccinated. The fees for these vaccinations will only be good for the month of April, 2011. All unwanted dogs should be left at the pound at the fairgrounds in Trenton.

PARTICIPATING VETERINARIANSHumboldtGibson County Animal Clinic (Christy Hicks, DVM) 784-5075 (April 1-April 9 Only)

MilanAnimal Hospital of Milan (Tim Agee, DVM) 686-2243 (April 1-April 16 Only)Lambert Animal Clinic (Andrew A. Lambert, DVM) 686-9782 (April 2-April 16 Only)

TrentonTrenton Animal Clinic (Scottie Howell, DVM; Jill Howell, DVM) 855-9081

RutherfordTri-City Small Animal Clinic (Aleta L. Gordon-Brown, DVM) 665-6718

TSSD RELAY FOR LIFE ZUMBATHON Trenton Special School District is hosting a Zumbathon by Jennifer Weems, who has

trained with Beto the originator of Zumba, on April 4th from 6-8 p.m. in the Peabody High School Gym to raise money for Trenton Special School District’s Relay for Life team. A donation of $10 to be paid at the door. Door prizes will be awarded.

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RELAY FOR LIFE STEW SUPPER The Yorkville/Nebo Churches will be having a Stew Supper on Saturday, April 2 from 5

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We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their wonderful outpouring of support during the recent loss of our father, Alvin. Your calls, visits, cards, food and especially your prayer have meant more to our family than you will ever know. We would like to especially thank the management and staff at Dyer Nursing Home and Ms. Ann Taylor at the Department of human Services for the care our father received there over the last three years. You helped to make a difficult time and decision much easier on us all. We would also like to thank Dr. Jim Williams and staff and the entire staff at Gibson General Hospital for the many years of care and support you have given our family. We are blessed as a community to have you here. A special thank you also to Leitherland Funeral Home, the United States army and Salem Methodist Church for helping to make our day a very special one.

With much love and appreciation, Tom Witherspoon, Jay and Linda Witherspoon and sons,

Anthony and Chris and the entire Witherspoon family

Morning worship services had an attendance 121 and 96 in Sunday school.

The message for the morning service was from the book of Hebrews 11:8, The Faith of Abraham. By faith we understand, without faith it is impossible to please God. II Corinthians 5 ‘We walk by faith and not sight.’ Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God. Why do you call me Lord, Lord and do not the things I say, Luke 6:46?

The message for the evening service came from the book of II Peter 3:5-9, I believe in the return of the Lord. Where is the promise of his coming? Jesus said I will return John 14:1-3. The time remains unknown, Matthew 24:36.

Remember in Prayer: Mynonne Tate, Debbie Carson, George Ashworth, Jan Tharpe’s mother, all of our shut-ins and those in nursing homes.

Praise God, we are glad to welcome newcomers to our church family. Michael and Jennifer Freeman were baptized into Christ this week. We are looking forward to this couple being a part of our church family.

Don and Donna Abbott’s 25th Anniversary Celebration Sunday afternoon was a joyous occasion. The fellowship hall was beautiful with plenty of good food, family and some old pictures to see of their wonderful family. May God bless this wonderful couple and may they enjoy many more years together.

Many thanks to everyone who were able to make and deliver bread to newcomers in Dyer Sunday afternoon and for the youth that were able to deliver flowers to the hospital in Trenton on Sunday. This really encourages and makes a difference to others.

We had a visitation meeting after services Sunday night. Please try to get out and visit others in our church family that may need some encouragement. Sometimes just a visit, phone call or card can uplift someone spirits so much.

Mark your calendar for April 10th for our community wide youth devotional at the church, Sunday night after services. We hope to have many youth from other churches join us for an evening of fellowship and fun.

We all enjoyed a great day praising God on Sunday. What a joy for Christians to come together upon the first day of the week in fellowship, to sing and make melody in our hearts, pray, observe the Lord’s Supper and hear a lesson from God’s Word. We should always look forward to being together in harmony and truth as we give praise and honor to God. I have a “retraction” to make about our brother Max Betts. Max has just returned from St. Louis where he had testing to see if he was a candidate for a Lung transplant. I said that it was a liver transplant in last weeks article. I do apologize for this mistake. Max was at church on Sunday evening and seems to be doing well at this time. Let us all continue to keep him in our prayers. Barbara Wiley still remains “house bound” due to her illness. Peggy White is still in the Dyer Nursing Home. She continues to get some better each day. We know that her husband, James is looking forward to the day she will be able to return home. Again, please remember these in your prayers.

Our lesson for Sunday was entitled; “Why we don’t see our need for God.” God should be our deepest need! But we often fail to see this need as clearly as we should, and many do not see that they need God at all. How could something so obvious and so important be so hard to recognize on a practical, daily basis? Why don’t we see how much we need God? Let us consider three things that hinder us,

1.Distraction: Much of the time, we stay too bust to deal adequately with God. DO you remember the rich man Jesus talks about in Luke chapter 12? He didn’t have room to store all his crops so he said that he would just have to build more barns to keep it in. He was laying up “treasures”

upon this earth instead of heaven, Jesus said to him, you arte a fool to do this, you will surely die this night and then what will happen to all your “Treasures” you have laid up on Earth? We all are sometimes too busy to want to lay up treasures Heaven, we become distracted by the pleasures of this world and forget about knowing God. This is a terrible sin and if we follow this path, we too will surely lose our home with God in heaven.

2.Delusion: When our faith fails to see beyond the “here and now,” we lose perspective on reality. Our sense of what’s important gets turned upside down. At times, we really do think other things are more important than our relationship to God. It may be the case that we truly do not see the reality of our situation. Momentary temporal pleasures can deceive us greatly as to their real value. The “passing pleasures of sin” (Hebrews 11:23-25) can seem much more than that. We are often deluded into thinking that what we want right now is all we will ever need.

3.Denial: Is we lack honesty and humility, we will suppress our need for God rather than acknowledge it. We will say “I’m ok” I don’t need God. We may not see our need for God because we choose no to see! “There is a generation that is pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness.” (Proverbs 30:12) ?The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts.” (Proverbs 30:12)

Our constant challenge in life is to “see” what we ought to see. Ignoring our need for God doesn’t make that need go away. We need to acknowledge and deal seriously with our need for god, Before it is too latel (Revelation 3:17,18) Do you have a need for God?

ZANA NEEDHAM “MaMa Zana”

Mrs. Zana Needham, age 98, of Dyer, passed away from this life on March 27, 2011, at the Dyer Nursing Home.

Funeral services for Mrs. Needham were conducted on Tuesday, March 29, in the chapel of Karnes and Son Funeral Home with Bro. James Roberts officiating. Interment followed in Oakwood Cemetery of Dyer.

Mrs. Needham was born December 28, 1912, in Gibson County; the daughter of the late Johnny and Annie Dawson Balentine. She retired from Brown Shoe Company and then worked at Toot ‘N Tell It.

Mrs. Needham is survived by her son, Johnny Needham; two grandchildren, Barbara Dunavant, and Mike Needham; two great-grandchildren, Deana Oliver, and Talmadge Campbell; and one great-great-grandchild, Emily Oliver.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, D. S. Needham; two daughters, Dorothy Prater, and Geraldine Ray.

Karnes and Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Zana Needham.

Well folks I can say we had a great Spring revival at New Hope last week. We were blessed with many visitors each evening. Brother David McEwen, who was our minister of music for the revival presented great singers, pianists and groups our choir was full. On Monday, Brother Terry Owens sang, “When He was on the cross, I was on His mind.” Jason and Vanessa Griggs and Leslie Hicks sang “Still Blessed.” Jason’s grandmother, Marcy Kesley Beckett, played piano and sang “Fill my cup, Lord.”

Brother Jason Griggs preached from Luke 22:31-34 on “Spiritual Warfare.” He reminded us you can’t have a testimony without first having a test.

Tuesday evening we welcomed Joan Gregory, Johnny Alford, Justin and Nathan Reed, who blessed us richly with music and songs. Brother Jason spoke from Psalm 40:1-5.

Wednesday was a very special day. It was Brother Terry Owens’ birthday. We met at 6 for a delicious supper and fellowship. Brother Terry got the whole load, a personal poem, birthday cake, balloon and lovely plaque from our church.

Worship began with The Joylanders singing a medley of great songs, some with their children, and Jason’s Dad. Brother Jason spoke from Revelation 2:1-7, Don’t be a careless Christian, be an over comer. Our alter was full each evening. At Revival close we gathered around the singers, musicians, The Joylanders, The McEwens and pledged our love and prayers as they travel to spread God’s word.

Sunday morning, 77 enjoyed our Sunday School hour. We welcomed 6 visitors. Worship service began with Emerald Jones, reading

Galations 6:10 Special music was Brother Terry singing “God wants to hear you sing.” He reminded us it is easy to sing in the good times, but God listens for our song in the bad times.

Brother Corey Meggs, our minister spoke on “Yesterday’s Manna” from Joshua 5:10-12. In the Christian life there is no going back. Walk by faith, not by sight. At 5 Sunday evening Brother Corey’s parents, Travis and Barbara Nance shared with us their trip to the Holy Land. We saw pictures and were delighted to hear first hand of the places we read about in the Bible.

The evening sermon was: “Finishing wall” Brother Corey took this from Deuteronomy 32:44 through Joshua 9:3. He spoke on Moses, Joshua and Caleb telling not only of their faithfulness to God but also their failures. We are to fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.

On Thursday, March 31 those who plan to help GPS, God’s Plan of Sharing will meet at 6:30 on the church parking lot and travel to Salem Baptist Church to help fill bags at 7 p.m.

Next Sunday, April 3 a love offering will be taken for Dustin and Jessica Conley to defray expenses as they travel to Wisconsin to Faith Lodge, a place where hope grows.

There will be a baby tea for Brother Stephen and Amy Powell’s baby girl. Hadley, on April 3 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall.

Prayer partners will meet on April 5 at 7 p.m.

A spaghetti supper will be on Wednesday, April 6 at 6 p.m. Please bring salads and deserts.

Remember those on our prayer list, and Dillon Joyce who suffers from 2nd degree burns at Vanerbilt.

Although the weather was cod, rainy and dreary Sunday morning we had a wonderful enjoyable time at St. Paul. Our day began with a very good Sunday school lesson. Between Sunday school and morning service we had a baptismal service. Shantia Abbot, a foster daughter of Vivian Moore was baptized and became a member of St. Paul. Rev. Willie Pounds and Min. Jasmin Williams were the baptizers.

Rev. Michelle conducted the opening of morning services and the turned it over to the youth department. DeAires Dennis was our worshipful leader. The youth did a wonderful devotion with special selection “Holy Spirit Fall on Me” led by Ardriana Pitts. The soul Survivor Patamine Team favored us with three numbers. Minister Timothy White delivered the message. His topic “Don’t Let the Storm Throw You off Course” was found in Acts 27: 14-24 and 2 Timothy 4:7. Rev. Michelle Skinner prayed a very fervent Altar

prayer. A potluck lunch was served

immediately after morning service. Several members remained and enjoyed the food and fellowship.

After lunch we went into our Bible Bowl Service. The Youth were competing against the older persons. After many questions were asked and answered, very much competiveness and much joking and bragging the older team won. The youth were very disappointed because they sure thought they could win. We had lots of fun and it was a fundraiser for the youth department. Round two will be in the near future.

Mary Warren’s daughter, Danita and Felisha of Dyersburg, surprised her Saturday evening with a Retirement Dinner at the Community Center at the rutehrford Park. Several of her family and friends enjoyed the joyous occasion. Mary retired from a plant in Newbern on January 14, 2011.

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It has been five difficult years since your trip to HEAVEN and your deaths will always be a sad part of our lives. Our hearts will forever be broken yet there is hope and assurance that all the way God will meet us in the moment, moments of light.

Thanks for all the beautiful butterfly moments you have given to us to make known that you are in your mansion in glory. These butterflies represent your transformation, inspiration and rebirth and whenever we are sad you always show your presence with a “butterfly.” We will always love you and forever cherish the wonderful memories that we made as a loving family.

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COAT OF PAINT

Our Sunday morning services began with Elaine Fields playing the piano and Mike Fields leading us in our opening hymn “There Shall be Showers of Blessings.”

Berl O’Brein opened us in prayer thanking the Lord for allowing us to come into His house and worship Him. We dismissed to our Sunday school classes.

Christy Skelton opened the adult class in prayer and then did a good job teaching us our lesson “Light Up The World” from Philippians 2:12-30. Believers who live as shining examples of Christianity help to spread the gospel. Berl O’Brein closed us in prayer.

Our Sunday morning worship hour began Mike Fields and the church choir leading us in the hymns “Follow On,” “Jesus Saves” and “Great Is thy Faithfulness.” Stephen Fields opened us in prayer. Rejoice in the Lord always.

Bro. Steve visited the Dyer Nursing Home Sunday morning and was back in time to welcome everyone. Remember to pray for those who are in nursing homes. We had a time of many praise reports. Many hugs and handshakes were enjoyed during our time of meet and greet with our church family and visitors. We thank the Lord for our visitors.

Felichia Fields blessed us with our special music “I Thank God for the Lighthouse.”

Children’s Church was dismissed to Jennifer Fields. Their lesson was about The Good Samaritan.

Bro. Steve’s morning message was from Hebrews 4:14-16 entitled “Christ Is Our High Priest.” Mike Fields dismissed services in prayer as the hymn “Just As I Am” was sung.

Our Sunday night services began with the hymn “All the Way My Savior Leads Me.” Keith Hamlin opened us in prayer. We dismissed to our discipleship training classes.

Mike Fields opened the adult class in prayer then did a good job teaching us our lesson “Love Your Enemies” from Matthew 5: 44. Loving our enemies sets us apart; it points to our Father, who taught us to love and forgive. Carolyn

Vandegriffe closed us in prayer.

Our Sunday night worship hour began with Elaine Fields playing the piano and Mike Fields leading us in the hymns “Did You Think to Pray” and “Christ Receiveth Sinful Men.”

Bro. Steve’s message was from 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 entitled “God’s Love.” We all read scripture from the book of 1 John.

Berl O’Brein dismissed services in prayer as the hymn “I Surrender All” was sung.

On Saturday afternoon the youth enjoyed a grilled hot dog cookout and had a great time in fellowship with the youth group from Whitten Road Baptist Church.

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North Union By Connie Cooper

We were missing several of our regulars due to illness and injury, but those who were there experienced a good day in the house of the Lord. Following our opening prayer and announcements, William Sims read Psalm 100:4-5 as our call to worship.

The congregational singing was great as usual. Connie Cooper sang, “Down on My Knees” for special music.

Our children had made “get well” cards last week to send to a young cancer victim in Iowa. During the Children’s Sermon time, Michelle Goad read from the cards our kids had made. They expressed their faith in God by their words and illustrations of hope and

healing that they shared with Max Low. If you want to help see his wish of receiving one million cards come true, please send a card to Max Low, P.O. Box 111, Neola, Iowa 51559.

Our guest preacher this week was Chris Marks. We enjoyed his message, “In a Gentle Whisper”from 1 Kings 19:11-13. Most assuredly, God is speaking. The question is are we listening? These wise words are worth repeating, “Pay attention to the gentle nudgings from God, for the big ones will knock you over.”We ended the service with a call to prayer for healing for Dillon Joyce who sustained serious burns in an accident several days ago.

Jimmy Winters stood

in the gap for Dillon as the elders and members of our church prayed. We are expecting Dillon’s complete recovery.

Sunday evening we were blessed with Sally Baird’s testimony concerning her growth in the Lord. She shared that we are like seeds that only need good soil, sufficient water, and sunshine in order to grown. Those ideal conditions can be found in the fellowship of the church and the relationships that are established there.

We are thankful for our visitors today including Bro. Marks and his family. We also want to wish Julia Cardwell a very happy birthday this week. May God bless you and I will see you in church on Sunday.

In Memory of Bob Eddlemon

On April 1st, it will be five years since you left us on that Saturday morning. Since you

have been gone, six more great grandchildren have been born to you and Mother – one of which went to be with Jesus

just 17 days after you did. Jeff has been to Iraq and back.

Jason is at least a foot taller. And we all still miss you.

Among the things I miss most are seeing you in that little red truck, walking with you in the back yard and going to church

with you on Sunday. I miss going to eat at the lake

with you on Easter. I miss watching ballgames with you. I miss that loud snore of yours that used to keep the rest of us

awake. I miss seeing all the new birdhouses you built and your pride in all the buttercups you grew each spring. I miss

your jokes, the twinkle in your eyes, your mischievous grin and your wonderful sense of humor. I miss the closeness

we shared. Thank you, Daddy, for giving

me so many memories to treasure.

I Love You and I Miss YouVicki

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Pioneers High School Baseball team defeated West Carroll 9-8 in their 2011 home opener Thursday at the Dyer City Park.

The baseball field at Gibson County is not ready to play on due to all the rain.

Mr. Galloway and the Gibson County School Board approved money for the badly needed renovation of the baseball field.

The renovation had started but had to be stopped due to all the rain.

G. C. Pioneers Coach Ken Covington said, “The goal set by Mr. Galloway was for the baseball field to be ready for the Pioneers to start the season on in 2011.”

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STRONG PLAYER - Gibson County’s Tyler Landrum had a strong Tomahawk Classic Tournament last week at the plate and in the field. He batted .308, with an OBP of .530, 4 hits, 2 RBIs, 3 BBs, and 2 stolen bases. From the mound he gave up 3 earned runs on 5 hits, and struck out 4 through 5 and a third inning. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

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baseball field the renovation work on the field at the G. C. High School will resume.

“The Gibson County Pioneers Baseball team lost 7 seniors from last year, 4 of which were starting pitchers and you can’t just replace Tate, McMackin, Carey, and Cliff over night.” Coach Covington said,”

We have a very young team with young players playing in key roles on the field. This group of young men is very talented and we have very high expectations not only for this year but the next four years.”

“Our High School schedule this year is very strong. It is one of the stronger in West Tennessee.

Although we only have two everyday starters returning from last year, I believe as soon as we find our identity we will begin to win a lot of games and feel that by the time of the

District tournament we will be very competitive,” said Coach Corry Essary.

The Gibson County Pioneers started the week at home against West Carroll. The Pioneer winning pitcher was Blake Simpson. He pitched 5 inning and giving up 6 hits with 3 strikeouts.

Leading hitters for the Pioneers were: Lee Whitaker 4-4 with 3 doubles and 3 RBIs and John Michael Morris 2-2 with 3 walks.

In the second game of the week, Gibson County lost 12-4 to Lake County. Pioneer p i t c h e r T a n n e r Harrison pitched 5 innings giving up 4 hits while striking out 2.

GC’s hot hitters were Carter McMackin 4-3 with a double and 3 RBIs, Blake Simpson 3-2 and a walk, and Lee Whitaker 4-2 with a double and 1 RBI.

Students from across Tennessee lend their insights to issues facing public education

on public education in Tennessee at the Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA) Student Congress on Policies in Education (SCOPE). The event took place on the Avon Williams

Campus of Tennessee State University.

Attending from GCHS were Courtney Haynes and Chelsea Joyce with sponsor Tammy Lovell and Savannah Sherrill and Claire Johnston with their sponsor Catlin Phillips.

Now in its 29th year, SCOPE is designed to give students a voice where public education issues are concerned and to involve young people in finding solutions to the topics discussed. Attendees participated in mock school board sessions, where they assumed the roles of school board members, school officials, parents, students and concerned citizens. Those sessions were led by actual school board members and superintendents from across the state.

Students then chose speakers to represent each of their 16 small groups who went on to take part in full-scale debates on current education issues. This year’s four debate topics were:

1. Homeschoolers

shall be allowed to participate I public school extracurricular activities.

2. Virtual classes/distance learning shall only be offered for advanced placement and elective courses.

3. All textbooks shall be provided electronically.

4. 4 social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and MySpace, shall be used as a resource in the classroom.

Following the debates, all participants voted to support or oppose the debate issues and other relevant topics. The results of that student input will be shared with school board members, key legislators, and the Dept. of Education officials.

SCOPE delegates then elected 2012 SCOPE officers from those underclassmen that took part in the debates.

During the past 29 years, the congress has addressed a variety of topics including the use of cell phones during school, alternative calendars, random drug testing, funding of the arts, student discipline, crime and violence in schools, curriculum, social problems, and academic and behavioral standards.

SCOPE participants were chosen by their local school systems, and many are active in student government.

THE TSBA was organized in 1939 to provide a united voice in education for local public school boards. In 1953, the State Legislature officially recognized TSBA as the “organization and representative agency of the members of school boards in Tennessee.”

TSBA is a service organization to all the state’s school boards. It serves as an advocate for the interests of Tennessee’s public school students and school districts and provides in-service training and assistance for the state’s more than 950 board of education members.

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BOB PARKER ELECTRICSince 1972 - 39 years of

serving the people of the Tri-City and surrounding areaWe are proud to announce our grandson Jonny Paschall has

joined in the business and looks forward to continuing to serve you in the heating, cooling and electrical needs for another 40+ plus years. Thank you for your loyalty. We’re here to serve.PARKER ELECTRIC

•Home - 692-3598 •Bob - 694-5966

•Jonny - 414-6930

SPRING HILL ALUMNI HOMECOMINGThe Spring Hill Alumni Homecoming will be held Saturday, April 9th beginning at 4 p.m.

Activities include a Dodge Drive for Kids event, a card tournaments (52 and Poker), meal,

men’s basketball, and recognition of Spring Hill area inductees to GC Sports Hall of Fame.

Bring your old yearbook and catch up with classmates.

Thank you for supporting our school. For more info, call 559-4223

MARTIAL ARTS TOURNAMENT - Slayton’s School of Martial Arts recently attended a Jr. Tournament held to benefit Master Sing’s School of Martial Arts of Nashville that was destroyed in the flood last year. Among those attending

SPRING HILL SHAMROCKIN’ LOCKIN’ - Spring Hill School’s 21st Century After School Program sponsored a “Shamrockin’ Lockin” on Friday, March 18th from 9:00 PM until Saturday, March 19th at 7:00 AM. Approximately 50 students participated in this fundraising event. Students were involved in a variety of activities, games, and art projects. The after school directors, Robin Layne and Laura Pankey, would like to thank the following businesses for helping make this fundraising event a huge success: Sonic of Humboldt, Deaton’s Market Place, Subway, Food Rite, and El Vallarta.

Gibson County High School band students have once again proven why the GCHS band programs are one of the premiere programs in West Tennessee. The Concert Band, under the direction of Jeremy Tate, traveled to the West Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association (WTSBOA) Senior High Concert Ratings Festival held in Jackson at North Side High School on March 15. The band received superior ratings in all areas from each of the judges. GCHS was one of four ensembles to receive this honor. Eighteen total bands participated in the 2011 festival.

This ratings festival is designed for concert bands to be graded on their quality of prepared selections as well as impromptu sight-reading of new selections. GCHS students performed

GCHS BAND HONORED - The Gibson County High School Band under the direction of Jeremy Tate received superior ratings in all areas by judges at the West Tennessee Band and Orchestra Association Festival.

KENTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHARACTER COUNTS - Kenton Elementary School February Character Counts students recognized are (front row) Annaston Alexander, Raven Ramey, Avery Eakes, (back row) Brenda Allen-First State Bank, Eli Cunningham, and Alexis Sawyer. The winner of the First State Bank piggy bank was Raven Ramey.

EIGHTH GRADE EXPO - Gibson County High School’s Class of 2015 visited the GCHS campus recently to participate in 8th Grade EXPO. Eighth grade students from Dyer, Rutherford, Spring Hill, and Yorkville Middle Schools spent the day on the Pioneer campus to learn about what to expect next fall when they enroll as 9th graders. A full day of activities included an explanation of graduation requirements, tours of the buildings, a panel discussion conducted by the school’s seniors, and an overview of extracurricular activities presented by various club/organization members.

GCHS band honored at concert ratings festival‘Encanto’ by Robert Smith and ‘Fanfare and Flourishes’ by James Curnow.

2011 marks the first time GCHS has returned to the Concert Festival in over 10 years. Students and staff of the concert band would like to give a special thank you to the GCSSD Board of Directors, Mr. Robert Galloway and Mr. Eddie Pruett for supporting their program and advancement of the arts in education.

The members of the concert band are piccolo-Courtney Rasberry; flutes-Kayla Shiflette, Morgan Selph, Johnie Gonzales, Hannah Nee, Lexi Whitley, Jennifer O’Brien; clarinets-Amber Simmons, Jessamy Moore, Kacey Baker, Danielle Rickman, Kelcey Mabry, Sarah Alford, Morgan Whitworth; bass clarinet-Audrey Todd; alto saxophones- Patrick Hill, Megan Hurt, Lawson Mann,

Tyler Thetford, Mary Beth Chandler, Javon Albea, Kelli James, Justin Abercrombie; tenor saxophone-Autumn White; trumpets- JoBeth Turner, Lauren Whitley, Sarah Carroll, Adam Wyatt, Kristi Reed, Garner Perkins, Lacy Littleton,Frankie Hall, TJ Fair, Kathryn Cox, Jonathon Moore, Ryan Rahm, Matthew Bass, Emily Jones; trombones-

Tara French, Brandon Adair, Jason Kolwyck, Sedona Carlon; euphoniums-Dalton Harrison, Samantha Crews; tubas-Kaitlyn Kyle, Brandon Jennings, Steven Coble; French horns-Haley Davis, Bethany Roberson, Johnathon Nevels; percussion-Abbey Struemph, Kari Howard, Jon Michael Goodwin, Logan Bates, Cainan Copeland,

Alex Crittendon, Cory Gordon, Scotty Blankinship, Maggie Watson, Andrew Kirkpatrick, Brandon Halford, and Logan Garner.

On March 3, 2011, the Gibson County High School Music department presented ‘Sounds of Spring’ in the GCHS Theatre. In addition to the above pieces, Symphonic Band performed ‘Loch Lomond’

by Frank Ticheli, and ‘The Great Locomotive Chase’ by Robert W. Smith. The Jazz Ensemble performed ‘Proud Mary’ by Fogerty/Stizel, and ‘Save the Last Dance for Me’ arr. Ragdale with a solo performed Jacob Estes. The Percussion Ensemble instructors Tico Parsons and Matt Altobell performed ‘The Canyon’ by Glass/Parson.

were (back row, from left) Instructors David Hensley, Anthony Slayton, and Charley Ewell, (middle row) Chloe Shelton (1st in Katas), Conner Williams (1st in Katas, 3rd in Sparring), Burch Weems (1st in Katas, 1st in Sparring), (front Row) Garrett Tucker (2nd in Katas, 1st in Sparring), Aquilla King (2nd in Katas, 3rd in Sparring), Macie Tucker (1st in Katas, 1st in Sparring). Classes are held Tuesday and Thursday at the Community Resource Center in Trenton 6 to 8 p.m. Check out Slayton’s School of Martial Arts on Facebook.

ACCEPTS AWARD - The Gibson County Chapter of UT Alumni Association recently won the Accomplished Chapter Award. The award was presented by National UTAA President Mike Moss(left), and Director of Alumni and Development Lofton Stuart (right) presented the award to Gibson County UTAA Chapter Past President Ken White (center).

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210 N. Trenton, Rutherford 3BR/2BA - $72,500.

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106 Heritage Dr, Rutherford 4BR/4BA - $156,500

4970 Sidonia Kenton Rd, Kenton 4BR/2BA - $59,900

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224 Scattered Acres, Dyer 4BR/3BA - $279,900

•1.5 Ac, Dyer - $9,500 •28 Ac - 45 By-Pass, Dyer - $140,000

•30 Ac - St Rt 105, Rutherford - $110,000

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

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363 Main St, Dyer - Huge office/showroom with large warehouse area. $69,500.

107 S. Peck Switch Cove, Dyer 3BR/3BA - $189,900.

417 W. Main, Rutherford 3BR/2BA - $22,000

117 Hadley Dr, Rutherford 3BR/1.5BA - $59,900

182 Countryview, Kenton 3BR/2BA - $115,000

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Sale Conducted by

LARRY W. PASCHALL, AUCTIONEER •F/L 1539

123 PASCHALL ROAD DYER, TN (731) 692-2702 (731) 643-7138 cell

Absolute auctionFriday, April 8, 2010 - 6:00 p.m.

904 N. Main St. Dyer, TNProperty of Mrs. Pauline WrightREAL ESTATE SELLS AT 6 PM

Real estate consists of a 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath house w/approx 1070 sq. ft. floor space, front porch and small covered back porch and a 14x24 garage. Lot is approximately 1/2 acre in size.This house was built prior to 1978 and therefore may contain lead paint. Any desired inspections should be completed before sale.Terms on Real Estate: 10% deposit day of sale w/balance at closing within 30 days.

PARTIAL LISTING: Old Mantel Clocks •Lamps •Metal Toys including Nylint and Ertl •2 Dressers •2 Chest of Drawers •Tables •Small Collector Cups and Saucers •Jewelry Boxes • Several Dolls •Child’s Rocker •Oak Dining Table w/6 Chairs •Whirlpool Washer •Speed Queen Dryer •Cedar Chest •Pictures •Etc.

NO BUYERS PREMIUM!!!For photos visit www. auctionzip.com

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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF GIBSON

COUNTY, TENNESSEE AT TRENTON

NON-RESIDENT NOTICE

TO JUAN CHAVEZ ABILES,

You are hereby commanded to serve on BillBarron, Attorney, whoseaddress is 124 East CourtSquare, Trenton, TN 38382, an Answer to a Petition, which is sworn to andfiled in the case of Neva Joy Abiles, Petitioneer, VS Juan Chavez Abiles, Defendant, Rule Docket #20063 in the above Court, within thirty (30) days after the last date of publicationhereof.

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

This the 1st day of March,2011.

Shonna Smith,Clerk & Master

By: Arline Minton, DCM(4tp 3/30)

ACCEPTING BIDS The Gibson County Special School District

will be accepting bids for furniture till 1:00 p.m., Thursday, April 14, 2011.

Specifications for furniture are available on

the Gibson County Special School District website (www.gcssd.org <http://www.gcssd.org> ) under “Bids”. Questions may be directed to Terry Cunningham at (731) 692-3803.

Bids received after the day and time specified

will be returned to the sender unopened. 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.

Mail or deliver bids to Gibson County Special

School District, Attention: Furniture Bid, P.O. Box 60, 130 Trenton Highway, Dyer, TN 38330.

ACCEPTING BIDS

The Gibson County Special School District will be accepting bids for football equipment and uniforms for South Gibson County High School. Bids will be accepted till 1:00 p.m., Friday, April 15, 2011. Bids received after that day and time will be returned to the sender unopened. For specifications, contact Rory Hinson 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: Gibson County Special School District, Attention: SGCHS Football, P.O. Box 60, 130 Trenton Highway, Dyer, TN 38330.

ACCEPTING BIDSThe Gibson County Special School District will

be accepting bids for the installation of fencing at South Gibson County High School. Specifications can be found on the Gibson County Special School District website (www.gcssd.org <http://www.gcssd.org> ). Sealed bids will be accepted till 1:00 p.m., Thursday, April 14, 2011. Mail or deliver sealed bids to Gibson County Special School District, Attention: Fencing Bids, P.O. Box 60, 130 Trenton Hwy., Dyer, TN 38330. Bids received after that day and time will be returned to the sender unopened.

For additional information contact Mark

Robinson at (731) 414-8415 or (731) 692-3803. 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.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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

JANIE RAGSDALE TILGHMAN

DOCKET: 20085PNotice is hereby given

that on the 18TH day ofMARCH, of 2011, Letters TESTAMENTARY, in respect of the estate of JANIE RAGSDALE TILGHMAN, 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: FEBRUARY24, 2011.

This 18TH day ofMARCH, 2011.

Signed: TERESA JANEBARRON

ExecutorEstate of JANIE

RAGSDALE TILGHMANSHONNA SMITH,

CLERK & MASTERBy: Susan Graves, DCM

JAMES B. WEBB115 W. COURT SQUARETRENTON, TN 38382(2tp 4/6)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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

ROMIE C. HOODDOCKET: 20086P

Notice is hereby given that on the 25TH day of MARCH, of 2011, Letters A D M I N I S T R AT I O N , in respect of the estateof ROMIE C. HOOD, 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: MARCH 12, 2011.

This 25TH day ofMARCH, 2011.

Signed: DEBORAH HOOD

AdministratorEstate of ROMIE C.

HOODSHONNA SMITH,

CLERK & MASTERBy: Susan Graves, DCM

BILL BARRON124 E. COURT SQUARETRENTON, TN 38382(2tp 4/6)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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

BRENDA CAROLYN CARROLL

DOCKET: 20084PNotice is hereby given

that on the 18TH day ofMARCH, of 2011, Letters ADMINISTRATION, in respect of the estate ofBRANDA CAROLYN CARROLL, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of GibsonCounty, 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: DECEMBER 16, 2010.

This 18TH day ofMARCH, 2011.

Signed: DANA CARROLL GARNER

AdministratorEstate of BRENDA

CAROLYN CARROLLSHONNA SMITH,

CLERK & MASTERBy: Susan Graves, DCM

WILIAM D. BOWENPO BOX 320MILAN, TN 38358(2tp 4/6)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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

LONNIE A. ALLISONDOCKET: 20075P

Notice is hereby given that on the 11TH day of MARCH, of 2011, Letters TESTAMENTARY, in respect of the estate of LONNIE A. ALLISON, 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: JANUARY 26, 2011.

This 11TH day of MARCH, 2011.

Signed: JOHN W. ALLISON

ExecutorEstate of LONNIE A.

ALLISONSHONNA SMITH,

CLERK & MASTERBy: Paula Hudson, DCM

BILL BARRON124 E. COURT SQUARETRENTON, TN 38382(2tp 4/6)

PUBLIC NOTICENorthwest Tennessee Economic Development Council will be holding a meeting for the position to represent the poor for the N.W.T.E.D.C. board. This meeting will be held April 6, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at the Northwest Council Office, 312 N. College St., Trenton, TN. If you need further information contact Henrietta Finch, County Manager at 855-2035.

Legal Notices

Property Transfers

Children at Play Learning Center, Humboldt, follow-up inspection, 91 score

Professional Day Care Center, Trenton, complete inspection, 96 score

T&G Miracle Day Care, Humboldt, complete inspection, 91 score

McDonald’s, Humboldt, complete inspection, 91 score

Pizza Hut, Humboldt, complete inspection, 73 score, one critical

Sonic Drive-In, Trenton, complete inspection, 87 score, one critical

East End Elementary School Cafeteria, Humboldt, complete inspection, 96 score

Humboldt Junior High School Cafeteria, Humboldt, complete inspection, 94 score

Rhodes Family Diner, Medina, complete inspection, 72 score, two criticals

Sonic Drive-In, Humboldt, complete inspection, 94 score

Trenton Middle School Cafeteria, Trenton, complete inspection 95 score

City Slickers, Humboldt, follow-up inspection, 87 score

Diamond Oaks Snack Bar, Trenton, complete inspection 97 score

Stigall Middle School Cafeteria, Humboldt, complete inspection, 92 score

Humboldt Head Start, Humboldt, complete inspection, 97 score

Family Restaurant, Dyer, complete inspection, 91 score

Bradford BBQ #1, Bradford, complete inspection, 74 score, four criticals

Bradford BBQ, Bradford, complete inspection, 90 score

Peabody High School Cafeteria, Trenton, complete inspection, 90 score

Sam’s BBQ, Humboldt, complete inspection, 77

score, one critical Medina Elementary

School Cafeteria, Medina, complete inspection, 89 score

Medina Middle School Cafeteria, Medina, complete inspection, 93 score

Pizza Hut, Humboldt, follow-up inspection, 78 score

Miss Ann’s Day Care, Humboldt, complete inspection, 95 score

Gibson County High School Cafeteria, Dyer, complete inspection, 94 score

Little People’s Jump Start, Trenton, complete inspection, 97 score

Sonic Drive-In, Trenton, follow-up inspection, 92 score

Spring Hill Elementary School Cafeteria, complete inspection, 92 score, one critical

Spring Hill Elementary School Cafeteria, follow-up inspection, 97 score

Yorkville Elementary School Cafeteria, Yorkville, complete inspection, 92 score, one critical

Yorkville Elementary School Cafeteria, Yorkville, follow-up inspection, 97 score

El Sombrero, Medina, complete inspection, 87 score, one critical

Rhodes Family Diner, Medina, follow-up inspection, 82 score

Milan Elementary School Cafeteria, Milan, complete inspection, 92 score

Pizza Hut, Trenton, complete inspection, 83 score

Milan Middle School Cafeteria, Milan, complete inspection, 96 score

Milan High School Cafeteria, Milan, complete inspection, 91 score, one critical

Milan High School Cafeteria, Milan, follow-up inspection, 96 score

Bradford BBQ #1, Bradford, follow-up inspection, 93 score

Inspections

Building Permits

Carole Williams Stephens, Administrator of the Estate of T. Roderick Williams, to J.E. Lomax and wife, Pamela Lomax – 7th CD

Richard Boyd Bradley and wife, Angela Bradley to Uptick Partners, LLC – 1st CD

Nancy C. Crenshaw to Bradley Talley and Julie Talley – 1st CD

Alfred A. Fitz and wife, Linda F. Fitz to Anthony Fitz – 13th CD

Clark Family Holdings, LLC to Justin R. Bell and wife, Jill L. Bell

Russell Aaron Yergin to Joe Mack Yergin and wife, Reba Yergin – 19th CD

Stan Chumney, Christopher Ross, Robert Chumney to David B. Hughes and wife, Mary Elizabeth Hughes

David A. Blackwell and Helen K. Blackwell to Delbert N. Maness – 3rd CD

Farmers & Merchants Bank to Barry Lovell and wife, Darla Lovell and Brian Lovell and wife, Tammy

Charles Wayne Lewis of Humboldt and Dorothy Ruth Faust Horner of Humboldt

Christopher Michael Loyd Jines of Trenton and Carrie Ann Beasley of Trenton

William Richard Lee of Humboldt and Regina Renee Garza of Humboldt

Jonathon Trent Grier of Trenton and Tracy Liann Cummings of Humboldt

Zachary Corbin Wilson of Medina and Kelsey Dawne Gallimore of Dresden

Timothy Joel Davidson of Rutherford and Amy Lynne Hunt McElroy of Union City

MarriagesJeffrey Wade Breece of

Dyer and Anita Lynn Justice Price of Milan

Randy Neal Davis of Bells and Amy Renee Cupples Pearce of Bells

Kenneth Ray Hicks of Humboldt and Ruby Elaine Smytha Hamilton of Humboldt

Lovell – 21st CDVicky Morris to James

Clanton. Jr. – 24th CDDTB Construction &

Plumbing, Inc. to Millie T. Peery and husband, Timothy C. Peery

Miranda B. Cooper to Charles D. Johnson and wife, Cheryll D. Johnson – 1st CD

Martin Thompson to Kenneth W. Brockman and wife, Melody G. Brockman – 18th CD

Thomas L. Humphreys and Julia B. Humphreys to Walter Claybrook and Tracie Claybrook – 3rd CD

James M. Moore, Melissa J. Cantrell and Carla L. Carroll to Danny W. Moore – 21st CD

Marjorie N. Douglas f/k/a Marjorie N. Argo to Debra Woodruff – 13th CD

Edward Shane Mullins, Carla J. Mullins Higdon and James R. Mullins, heirs of Martha J. Mullins, to Edward Shane Mullins, Carla J. Mullins Higdon and James R. Mullins – 15th CD

David T. Bunney and

ATTENTION PARENTSIf you miss the Rutherford School Kindergarten Registration Date you may still register your child at the Rutherford School Office at any time. Your child must be 5 years old by September 30th. Please call the school for more information at 731-665-6180.

Kevin Jones, 16 Humboldt Highway, Gibson

Opal Yoder, 46 Oak Hollow Road, Milan

Al and Nancy Margodonna, 126A Tollie Markham Road, Dyer

Sam James, 15 Shady Lop Drive, Trenton

Tri-County Equipment, 9 Greenfield Highway, Bradford

Michael Helton, 15 Dyer Highway, Trenton

Hugh and Rita Youmans, 247 Jim Bob Scruggs Road, Humboldt

Ken Bowman, 145 Chapel Hill Road, Milan

Pam Poston, 298 Jim Jackson Road, Humboldt

Dyer Builders, Inc., 20 Rushing Cove, Medina

Johnny Marbry, 140 Green Valley Road, Trenton

Kelvin Tosh, 170, Joe Patterson Road, Rutherford

Andy Atwood, 185 State Route 187, Milan

James Brackett, 228 Hayes Avenue, Trenton

Winfrey Center, 2055 U.S. Highway 45 Bypass, Trenton

William Stewart Sharp of Medina and Christy Michelle Bolton Brown of Medina

Kevin Hurley of Dyer and Jessica Rose Bacon of Dyer

Spencer Glynn Walker of Bradford and Ashten Elizabeth Martenie of Bradford

Greg Adkins of Milan and Rita Rene Hays Peck of Milan

wife, Karla Bunney to Shelby Reeder – 2nd CD

Charlotte Burkett to Lee Carlton Burkett – 6th CD

Lyle T. King and wife, Pamela L. King to Bryan Bailey and wife, Kari Bailey – 2nd CD

Larry Simmons and wife Jo Ann Simmons to Donald Sweatt and wife, Sheri Sweatt – 21st CD

Stonecreek Partners-Medina, LLC to DTB Construction & Plumbing, Inc. – 2nd CD

Steve Smith and Wife, Donna Smith to Cathey L. Lunsford and husband, Jack W. Lunsford

Danny Cary to Hunter Lee Taylor – 1st CD

Danny Karnes and Paula Karnes to Clint Brown – 18th CD

Joseph D. Porter to Humboldt Cotton, LLC – 3rd CD

Nancy H. Johnson to Paul F. Owens - 13th CD

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Boutique Shopping at its Finest

Just back from market !Come shop the hippest and hottest spring fashion and accessories, shoes, handbags, home decor, gifts and so much more!

More than 125 merchants from across the south have gathered their finest merchandise for 3‐days of shopping pleasure.

Friday, April 1Shopping, 9 am–9 pm Girls’ Night Out 5 pm–9 pm with drinks. Silent Auction 5 pm–8 pm

Saturday, April 2Shopping, 9 am–8 pmSip-n-Shop 5 pm–8 pm

Sunday, April 3Shopping,11am–5 pm

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The women’s show everyone has been waiting for is almost here! Spring Market at Agricenter International April 1 – 3 is the shopping event of the season, with boutiques from all over the South gathered under one roof for one fun-filled weekend.

Spring Market is packed with one-of-a-kind fashion items, from clothes to shoes,

HIPPEST-HOTTEST FASHIONS - Hippie Chics Childrens Clothing (below) and jewelry from Treasures of the Ozarks (above) are among the many vendors coming to the Spring Market at the Memphis Argicenter Spring Market April 1-3.

RELAY TEAMS MEET AT BRADFORD SCHOOL - The Bradford Schools Relay for Life team hosted the March meeting of the Gibson - North Relay for Life. Team Co-Captains Stephanie Pate (middle) and Buni Wendt, as well as the majority of the 36 present, dressed in green for the St. Patrick’s Day meeting. After feasting on lasanga and all the trimmings prepared by the Culinary Arts Class, the regular meeting was held. Designated at the “Best Dressed in Green” was Judi Newbart (seated), a member of the Dyer Cumberland Presbyterian Church Relay for Life Team.

children’s fashion and accessories, and to find unusual and handcrafted home décor items. Food and kitchen items, from the practical to the whimsical, abound.

“It’s like a consumer being able to get a glimpse into a market for retailers and even better, being able to buy anything she wants,” said Kristi Rowan, president of MidSouth Media Group and the organizer of the event, now in its seventh year.

In addition to being a great place to buy gifts for graduation, Mother’s Day and, of course, the hard-at-work shopper herself, the weekend is designed to be fun for girlfriends and sisters, mothers and daughters. On Friday from 5-9 p.m., shoppers can enjoy complimentary wine at “Heels, Handbags and Cocktails” while they shop and bid on items from vendors in a silent auction. Proceeds from the auction benefit the National Kidney Foundation of West Tennessee.

On Saturday from 5-8 p.m., the wine glasses stay full again with “Sip-n-Shop,” but there’s plenty of other shopping, too. Hours are Friday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is $10 for “Heels, Handbags and Cocktails” and “Sip-n-Shop”; $8 for daily admission; and $12 for a three-day pass. Children 12 and younger are admitted free, and there is no charge for parking. Paid admission includes a Sam’s Town Play Card (while they last) and a coupon to Chick-Fil-A on Germantown Road. Door prizes will be given out throughout the weekend, and there are plenty of good things to eat and drink at the Spring Market Café and the wine garden.

“With more than 150 vendors this year, this is truly a singular event,” Rowan said. “There’s more shopping at our show than at any other.”

For more information, call (662) 890-3359, visit springmarketshow.com, or go to the Spring Market page on Facebook. Spring Market is sponsored by MemphisInvest.com Renovation Services, which will give away a 4-day, 3-night trip to for two to Cancun, Mexico. Register to win at the show; the drawing will be held on Sunday.

St. Patrick’s Day brought something new and innovative to the Woodmen Building in Rutherford. A group of 18, mostly dressed in green, gathered at the invitation of Todd Halford, local Woodmen representative.

The purpose of the gathering was to have a morning off - that is, a morning for something different, a morning to learn a bit about insurance, a morning to relax a bit. The brain-child of Halford, those gathered had an exciting morning.

Wondering why Big Toe Tappers, the group was eager to know about the name of the group. William McFarland talked with the new members about “big toes.” He asked the group if they all had big toes. The group responded with a “yes.” He asked if they could move their big toes and not move their other toes. Again the group responded “yes.”

He gave them a quiz about St. Patrick’s Day asking them

BIG TOE TAPPERS - Those attending the Big Toe Tappers meeting at the Woomend Building in Rutherford St. Patrick’s Day were Angela Halford, Mary Ruth Coooper, Glenda Atkins, Kay Rayfield, Alice Ernest, Peggy Parker, Syble Ashley, (standing) Todd Halford, Paul Halford, Sue Paschall, Billy Ruth Grant, Mary Evelyn Wilson, Elsie Edwards, Carlene Stephenson, Ercelle King, Jerry Landrum, and Bobby Wilson. (Photo by William G. McFarland)

to lift their toes in their shoes with designated big toes being either true or false. With hearty laughs, the people took their quizzes. McFarland encouraged them not to cheat. That brought more laughs.

But why “Big Toe Tappers” the group asked?

Again asking the group if they all had big toes, McFarland explained, “The big toes are the body part that is further away from the brain that any other body part. We have things in our big toes that need to come out. What do you have in your big toe that needs to come to your mind, then leave your body as your heart pumps?”

The group was a bit confused for they did not fully understand what he was talking about.McFarland continued by saying, “Well, we have things stored in our big toes. We have goals and dreams still stored in them that haven’t made

their way out into the world. We have things we want to do but have not been brave enough to do. I have a trip to Hawaii and a published book stored in my big toes.”

With that, the group began to buzz and to catch the purpose of what McFarland was saying. “So that’s how we got the name. We, as Big Toe Tappers, are going to tap out of our big toes dreams and goals. We are going to work that dream out.”

The group loved the idea. All had green paper for St. Patrick’s Day at their places and on these they wrote something they wanted to get out of their big toe. They were encouraged to write their age on the bottom of the paper if they wished or leave it off. No names were written. A 71-one year old wrote, “take a vacation out West;” an 80-year old wrote, “I just want to be able to go.” A 79-year old wrote, “Be a better Christian,” while an 81-year old wrote “Go to Europe.” More good ideas were expressed.

Todd Halford and Jerry Landrum then manned Bingo for several exciting games with winners picking up all kinds of prizes ranging from dishtowels, to flashlights, to picture frames, to vases of buttercups arranged in Relay for Life cups. Some 25 prizes were given. Landrum then gave a “ten minute” bit of information about Woodmen Enhancer.

Finally, the group enjoyed bar-b-que with all the trimmings furnished by Halford.

The Big Toe Tapper meeting began at 10 and ended soon after the noon whistle blew.

Plans are for interested Toe Tappers to meet every third Thursday of the month. The April meeting will be held April 21 at the Woodmen Building in Rutherford. One does not have to be a Woodmen member to attend; any senior adult may attend.

If you are interested, contact Todd Halford at 731-487-0144. The Big Toe Tapper group might be just what you need to help you have a good day on these third Thursdays.

Spring Market comes to Memphis Agricenter

JEWELRY - This bracelet wrap is from Mariposa Designs, one of the many vendors coming to the Spring Market.

handbags to jewelry and accessories of every kind. Some are hand-made, some are straight from the latest retail markets that are off-limits to the public. At Spring Market, independent retailers with an eye for what fashion-forward women want bring the newest and hottest items right to the floor.

It’s also the place for

Gibson County area seniors have a great opportunity to join a group dedicated to their health and possibly save money on their car insurance.

The Mature Advantage Club at Gibson General Hospital invites all seniors to a Mature Driver’s Course. The MAC Club offers the program to all members free of charge, and anyone age 50 or above can join MAC. This eight hour course is being taught by AARP instructor Bill Burch and sponsored by Citizens City County Bank, Gibson General Hospital

GGH offers driver safety program for seniors

and the MAC Club. Upon completion of the course, mature drivers could receive up to 5 percent off on their monthly car insurance fees.

Questions about following safe distances, how to reduce the cost of car insurance, danger spots in parking lots, and medications that may affect driving, will all be addressed. The dates are Wednesday and Thursday, April 6 and 7 from 12:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m., and pre-registration is required.

For more info or to pre-register call 731-541-8757.