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Jackie Tucker, from Dyer, was recently awarded the Phoebe White Tennessee School Counselor Association Award. This is a state level lifetime achievement award.

Tucker recently retired after 39 years in the education field, most of which was spent as the School Counselor at Gibson County High School. During this time, she also helped form the Martha Polk Chapter of the Tennessee Counseling Association and served as President.

Tucker has also been a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, which is a professional honorary Society of women educators and promotes the professional and personal growth of its members and excellence in education.

Tucker has also served as President of Tau Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma and is currently serving on a state committee. Congratulations to Mrs. Tucker for receiving this very much deserved award.

The Tri-City Reporter will be closed Monday, January 2, 2012 for New Year’s Day. Have a safe and happy holiday.

During the regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Rutherford board, on December 19, a motion was made by alderman Don Greer to accept a bid of $4,986 for the construction of a pump station on Fain and Knox streets. Alderperson Sandy Comstock seconded the motion and the board approved the measure.

Greer then made a motion to accept Resolution 66, approving a contract award of wastewater pumping station replacement, on the south side of Old Hwy 45. Comstock seconded the motion and the board approved the measure.

In a related matter, Eddie Watkins submitted the Water and Sewer report. Watkins stated that all but two items were completed as advised in a wastewater improvement letter from the state.

Watkins reported that Darrell Duram will begin on the regulator for the outflow, and a wastewater sign to be placed at the river has come in. At the water plant, fluoride is again being pumped into the system.

Don Farmer of Milan was appointed chair of the Tennessee Advisory Council on Libraries (TACL) earlier this month at a meeting held at the Tennessee State Library and Archives (TSLA).

TACL is an organization that provides advice to the TSLA on the development of the long range programs for library services in Tennessee and assists TSLA in evaluating library programs, services and activities.

The Council combines professional librarians and library users to represent a variety of perspectives.

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BY SHARON LEE Rutherford School was recently represented in

the Walt Disney World Thanksgiving Day Parade by five of their UCA (Universal Cheerleaders Association) All-American Cheerleaders: Maddie Abbott, Rebecca Lee, Sydney Inman, Cecily Morris and Claire Whitworth. These girls and their families spent a great Thanksgiving week at the Disney All-Star Sports Resort with visits to the Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Epcot, Animal Kingdom and Downtown Disney.

To be able to make this trip a reality, the girls

and their parents worked hard to raise donations to help with the costs.

Special thanks go to the following businesses and individuals for their donations: Changes Hair Salon, Dusty and Beverly Emerson, Pates Dept. Store, Eric Langston, Duncan’s Pharmacy, Food Rite of Dyer and Kenton, Woodmen of the World (Todd Halford, Representative), Rutherford Action Club, Kathy Peevyhouse, Amy White, Bob White and the many businesses and individuals who purchased our items sold and participated in our Zumbathon!

BY SAM THOMPSON

This year’s goodwill program is now history. This past weekend was the dates for pack-our and delivery. There were 74 food boxes, 105 sunshine baskets and 33 nursing home sacks delivered this past Sunday.

I would like to thank everyone who helped on Saturday and Sunday in getting things ready and delivery of the food. I especially want to thank Billy Joe Roberts, Johnny and Linda Phillips, the Food Rite staff for ordering the supplies and McCurdy Sod Farm for the transportation of the supplies to the school. Also I wish to thank the school principal for the use of the building and everyone who helped deliver the food. You are great people who live in this community.

This week’s contributions are: Edd and Ellen Pratt, $50.00; G. M. Richardson, $100.00; Anonymous, $20.00 for a total of $170.00.

I wish to thank everyone who made contributions to this program this year. I hope everyone has a Happy New Year for 2012. May God bless you.

BY STEVE SHORTThe leader of a

conservative political group is asking Gibson Co. registered voters to sign petitions to create a new charter to direct Gibson County government.

A new charter could put “common sense standards” in place, reduce the number of county commissioners, require voter approval for property tax increases, schedule meetings of the commission at night for better public access, and require a balanced county budget, said a notice.

David Nance, president of the Gibson County Patriots “tea party” group circulated petitions last week seeking 1,600 signatures to create a charter. Nance said the effort is being organized by a group called Gibson County Citizens for Responsible Government.

“Our Tennessee Constitution allows ‘We the People’ of Gibson County to establish a charter form of county government,” said Mr. Nance in correspondence promoting the petitions. “The charter will allow us to set operating guidelines on our county government, much the same as our constitutions do on state and federal governments.”

Submission of the names of approximately 1,600 registered Gibson Co. voters on petitions would provide

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MEETING MICKEY - The Rutherford cheerleaders traveled to Florida to participate in the Walt Disney World Thanksgiving Day Parade among those in meeting Mickey Mouse are (front from left to right) Cecily Morris, Rebecca Lee, (back from left to right) Sydney Inman, Claire Whitworth and Maddie Abbott.

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Can we be at the end of another year already? It seems just last week that we were wrapping up 2010, but already I am noticing lists of the major news stories and significant deaths of the year now ending.

And as always, the list of important deaths is populated by innovators and actors, politicians and sports figures and others who wrote their names large across our national consciousness, people like Steve Jobs, Osama bin Laden and Elizabeth Taylor will be on everyone’s list.

But there were others who passed away whose importance, or contributions, touched or influenced our lives in ways less obtrusive ways we may not have even been aware of. Or it may be that their 15 minutes of

fame were so long ago they have outlived the memory of their moment.

People, for example, like Frank Neuhauser. You’ve never heard of him, but in 1925 his name was in every major newspaper in the country for winning the very first National Spelling Bee.

Jean Bartel was a UCLA student when she was named Miss America of 1943. She used her title to sell an astounding $2.5 million worth of war bonds, and she was also the person who came up with the idea of awarding scholarships to pageant winners.

Henry Coover Jr. invented Super Glue in the 1950’s. It’s still holding all kinds of things together.

Alan Haberman was chairman of the grocery

industry committee that came up, in 1973, with the idea of using the now ubiquitous bar codes that revolutionized not only the grocery business, but nearly every other aspect of our lives as well.

John Chervokas was an advertising man who came up with one of the most popular advertizing lines ever, “Please Don’t Squeeze the Charmin!” Edie Stevenson came up with the famous Life cereal commercial featuring “Mikey” and an off camera kid saying, “He likes it! Mikey likes it.” Eugene Kummel was in charge of the agency that came up with Coca-Cola’s “I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing” ad campaign in the 1970’s and also Miller Lite beer’s slogan, “Everything you

always wanted in a beer, and less.”

But for those who wanted more, Peter Marcher, Jr. developed the formula for Colt 45 Malt liquor. Arch West was leader of the team at Frito-Lay that came up with Doritos corn chips in 1964.

Elliot Handler was a pioneering toy maker who, along with his wife, founded the Mattel Toy Company in 1945. Among their introductions were Hot Wheels and two teenaged dolls they named after their own children, Barbie and Ken.

Famous athletes’ deaths are always noted, but what about the not so famous, some of whom were almost as good as those whose names you know? What about Lynn Chandnois? He was a special teams star for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1950’s whose kickoff return average of 29.6 yards was second in history only to Gayle Sayers.

Dodger outfielder Gino Cimoli was the first major league baseball player to have an at bat on the west coast. It was in 1958, the first game after the Giants and Dodgers moved to California. He struck out.

Another former Dodger, Tony Malinosky, who died this year at 101, was baseball’s oldest living major leaguer. He retired in 1937.

Emory Bellard was an assistant football coach at Texas when he came up with the idea for a new offensive formation. It was called the wishbone.

There are always military figures on any list of noteworthy deaths, because the old barracks ballad is wrong; old soldiers do indeed die, and many did in 2012. One was 105-year-old Albert Brown, oldest American survivor of the horrid Bataan Death March in 1942 in which 11,000 soldiers died at the hands of the Japanese in the Phillippines.

Former marine Lloyd Oliver was one of the original 29 Navajo Code Talkers of WWII. They sent thousands of messages regarding troop movements and battlefield tactics in their native language to the complete bafflement of the Japanese code breakers in the Pacific.

Speaking of the war in the Pacific, it was US Navy radioman Ed Chiapowski who sent the first message

on December 7, 1941 that Pearl Harbor was being bombed by the Japanese. He was 89.

Others are almost impossible to categorize. Ninety-six-year-old A.M.E. Logan was the oldest Avon Lady in the world. Named by her father for the church he was pasturing, she was still driving and delivering products to her customers until shortly before her death. Norma Zimmer was Lawrence Welk’s “Champagne Lady” from 1962 to 1980.

Dorothy Young, 103, was the last surviving stage assistant of Harry Houdini. She allegedly knew how he escaped from his famous Chinese Water Torture Cell, but she carried the secret to her death.

Psychotherapist Judy Lewis, who died at 76, began life as the illegitimate love child of Clark Gable and Loretta Young.

All of them dead, and mostly forgotten, but once each of them was famous for something, at least for a few minutes of their lives, and most of them made a difference in all of our lives, however small.

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Each petition was to be collected with up to ten signatures of Gibson County registered voters and mailed by Jan. 7 to: Gibson Charter Drive, P.O. Box 671, Milan, TN 38358.

Nance and the Patriots group were behind a petition effort last year that attracted over 2,600 signatures and overturned a wheel tax increase approved by the County Commission.

The new petition calls for a new Gibson County Charter and declares: “Pursuant to Article VII,

Section 1 of the Tennessee Constitution and TCA § 5-1-204 (d), we the undersigned registered voters of Gibson County Tennessee hereby petition the Gibson County Commission for the election of a charter commission consisting of (19) charter commissioners, (1) charter commissioner from each Gibson County commission district. Once chosen, the charter commission shall draft and present to the electorate a new charter for Gibson County Tennessee.”

“Gibson County Citizens for Responsible Government will have a slate of candidates, one from each county district, who will run for the temporary office of Charter Commissioner,” said Nance. “Our slate of candidates is committed to

Local group proposes newthese things:”

(1) A vote of the public should be required for all changes in property tax rates

(2) A balanced budget should be required

(3) The County Government’s budget should be posted online

(4) The County Government’s monthly check register should be posted online

(5) The number of commissioners should be reduced

(6) Term limits should be established for County Commissioners

(7) Meetings of the County Commission should be held in the evening hours allowing working citizens to participate in their Government.

On Monday, December 5, 2011, Agents of the West Tennessee Violent Crime and Drug Task Force 28th District, presented information to the Humboldt Grand Jury in Humboldt, Tennessee on seven different cases involving six different defendants.

These indictments have been served and the defendants arrested by the Drug Task Force, Gibson County Sheriff’s Department, Humboldt, Milan, and Trenton Police Departments.

On Thursday, December 15, 2011, DrugTask Force Agents along with the Humboldt Police Department executed a search warrant in Humboldt

and arrested Mark Wise on one of these indictments for the Sale of Cocaine and filed additional charges on him and his brother Erik Wise. Agents recovered: Cocaine, Schedule II, III, IV, pills, and VI, Marijuana, $400.00 in US Currency, a video surveillance system, and six firearms. Two of these firearms were reported stolen from a Carroll County burglary and one firearm was reported stolen from a Madison County burglary. Wise was charged with Possession of Schedule II controlled substances with intent to sell, Possession of Schedule VI, and Possession of stolen property. Erik Wise was charged with Possession of

stolen Property and Driving on a Suspended Drivers License.

Agents have arrested the following on State indictments from cases made in 2011:

1) David Glen - Two counts of sale of Cocaine

2) Tori Phillips - One count of sale of Cocaine

3) Jonathan Gaines - One count of sale of Cocaine

4) David Glen - One count of sale of Cocaine

5) Pat Sayler - Sale of Schedule II and III pills

6) Michael Wiles - Sale of Schedule VI Marijuana

On Thursday, December 15, 2011, Drug

Task Force Agents and Humboldt Police Officers acted on a tip and stopped two individuals in Humboldt in possession of

over an ounce of suspected cocaine. The two individuals were detained, questioned and released. Drug Task Force Agents continued the investigation and arrested the person that called in the tip, Ronnie Young of Elliott Street in Humboldt. Young has been charged with Filing a False Police Report in an attempt to have two innocent people arrested.

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FIRST STATE BANK TOY DRIVE - First State in Kenton recently hosted a toy drive for Hinder Not. The toys donated will be provided to children during theholidays. Helping with the toy drive were Rachel Abbot, teller for First State Bankin Kenton; Kyle Kirk, chief of police for Kenton, and Samantha Bryant, teller for First State Bank in Kenton.

City Recorder Melissa Workman advised the board that Addie Wright’s water bill was high the second month because of a water leak. Comstock made a motion to give an adjustment on the bill. The board approved the adjustment.

In the Street Department report Watkins advised it had been so wet, leaves had not been picked up as needed. This week they will try to begin pickup.

Alderman Bob White stated a plan to repair/repave streets needed to be made. Watkins will begin listing all the streets needing repairs along with help from Police Chief Mike Hensley.

In the Police Department report Hensley stated the police had 149 calls for the month of November. Mayor Keith Cardwell advised

Hensley that overtime was over budget and needed to be watched closely.

Hensley stated the overtime was the only way to cover some of the shifts. White asked several questions concerning schooling the police officers needed and asking if auxiliary officers could be used.

In the Fire Department report Fire Chief Bob Blankenship reported two meetings in November and one fire call.

City Recorder Workman submitted the financial report. Greer made a motion to accept the financial reports for the month of November. White seconded the motion, and the board approved the report.

Under old business, White made a motion to accept the second reading of Ordinance 2011-13

setting a schedule of fees for the issuance of building and construction permits. Greer seconded the motionand the board approved the measure.

Under new business Comstock made a motion to accept option one from GameTime c/o CunninghamRecreation for the LPRF Grant. White secondedthe motion and the board approved the measure.

Greer made a motion to accept Resolution 65, a submittal of application to the Tennessee Departmentof Economic and Community Development for small cities block grant CDBG FY 2012. Comstock seconded the motion andthe board approved.

Cardwell stated the board needed to review the lease for the Kellwood building with Don Kirby and have a special called meeting to

Farmer represents public library users in West Tennessee. He also serves on the Reelfoot Regional Library Board of Trustees.

“As chairman of the Tennessee Advisory Council on Libraries, Don Farmer will be providing essential leadership to ensure that our state’s libraries meet the challenges of both the

present and the future,” Secretary of State Tre Hargett said. “No matter how well equipped our libraries may be, they cannot provide the best service to Tennesseans unless they are managed properly. I am confident Don and the other members of TACL will provide input and guidance that Tennessee’s libraries deserve.”

“I’m sure Don will do an excellent job in his new role as chairman of TACL,” State Librarian and Archivist Chuck Sherrill said. “Libraries are going through a transitional period in which strong leadership will be especially important. I expect Don’s term as chairman to be an extremely productive one.”

Farmer’s term will expire in 2013.

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The Sheriff’s Office has made arrests in connection with recent residential burglaries on Mathis Crossing, Otha Holt and Watt Boone Roads near Medina. Items stolen included money, coins and jewelry. As a result of

the investigation, Sheriff’s investigators have charged Althon H. Smith, (25) of 167 Southern Hills Drive, Medina with 2 counts of Aggravated Burglary, Theft of Property and Vandalism.

Robert E. Frye (26) of 43 Otha Holt Road, Milan is charged with 3 counts of Aggravated Burglary and Theft of Property.

Both are held in the Gibson County Correctional Complex under $25,000 bond. A preliminary hearing has been set in

Every year, each of Tennessee’s district attorneys faces different challenges in his or her district. However, as a group, the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference continuously works to identify serious areas of concern that must be addressed to the state level. Going into 2012, synthetic and prescription drug abuse tops our list

Synthetic drugs such as K2 (synthetic marijuana) have devastating mental and physical side effects. They are spreading across our state and have the potential to eclipse methamphetamine as the most dangerous drug in TN. These drugs are often marketed in convenience stores as incense, bath salts or plant food and commonly feature cartoon characters on package labels.

In 2012, Tennessee’s district attorneys will seek to increase penalties for those who sell and produce synthetic drugs. Because synthetics constantly change to capitalize on existing legal gray areas, the DAs will also work to make certain these substances remain illegal and out of reach of our youth.

Prescription drug abuse is not new to Tennessee, but can be addressed in a new, meaningful manner through common-sense steps that do not necessarily result in prison time. The DAs will

propose more access to the state’s prescription drug monitoring database by law enforcement, more active monitoring of that database, and a requirement that physicians and pharmacists check the database when prescribing or filling any pain medications.

Our hope is that these steps will reduce theft and distribution of legitimately prescribed medications, the operation of pill mills, the practice of “doctor shopping,” and prescription fraud.

Following are additional issues of importance to the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference in 2012:

Convicted felons are currently prohibited from owning and carrying firearms; however, present penalties for failing to abide by this law are not in line with the potential violent outcomes it seeks to prevent. Tennessee’s DAs would like to see the jail time increased to at least one year from six months for armed felons with a prior nonviolent offense and to at least two years for those with a prior violent offense.

Gang crime is a topic of importance in cities from East to West TN. I, along with the rest of our state’s DAs, believe the time is right to begin prosecuting gang crime in a meaningful way by automatically increasing sentencing to the next higher

felony grade when offenses are committed by groups of three or more, as opposed to one on one. We cannot continue to allow robbery, home burglary and the infliction of serious bodily injury by groups of criminals to continue to be sentenced as though they were committed by an individual.

Lastly, we remain committed to making our roads and highways safer through refinements to laws dealing with impaired driving. The DAs’ main objective in this area in 2012 will be to require greater use of alcohol-monitoring devices such as interlock ignitions for violators who request special considerations, often in the form of restricted driver’s licenses.

These are serious topics. However, citizens of Crockett, Gibson, and Haywood Counties should know that I, along with all of Tennessee’s district attorneys, am firmly committed to making New Year a safer and more just year for our entire state.

The Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference was created by the General Assembly in 1961 to provide for a more prompt and efficient administration of justice in the courts of this state. It is composed of the district attorneys general from the state’s 31 judicial districts.

District attorneys seek penalties for synthetic drugs

The Bradford Police Department is taking applications through Jan. 3, 2012 for a new police officer.

“We encourage those interested to file an application, in person, at Bradford City Hall as soon as possible,” said Public Information Officer Dave Chaffin last week.

City hall closed for Christmas but will open for regular business hours on December 27.

Chaffin said a position at the department became open last week due to the resignation of Assistant Police Chief Spencer Johnson.

“After several years of outstanding service, our Assistant Police Chief,

Spencer Johnson, has resigned his position with the Bradford Police Department to accept another employment offer and career opportunity,” said Chaffin.

“While we are, of course, saddened to see Spencer go, we are confident his new employer is gaining a very smart, very fit, and very experienced career law enforcement officer,” added Chaffin. “On behalf of everyone at our department, we pray for the continued success and health of Spencer and his wonderful family.”

With Asst. Chief Johnson’s departure, an entry-level patrol officer’s position is created by attrition at the department, said Chaffin,

Bradford Police Department seeks new officer

who is stepping into the Assistant Chief role.

“At the request of Chief of Police Scott Combs, I am very graciously assuming the position of Assistant Police Chief, but will remain the media contact and continue to serve as Public Information Officer,” he said.

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BY STEVE SHORTSenator Bob Corker of

Tennessee chided his fellow politicians in Washington last week for letting “politics trump good policy” and “enshrining the status quo.”

The Senate passed a $1 trillion, year-end spending bill and legislation providing temporary extensions of various expiring policies, including the payroll tax cut.

Friday Congress approved a two-month payroll tax cut extension, capping, what Reuters news reports described as “an exhausting year of partisan warfare over taxes and spending that will resume in January, with the economy barely scratching out a recovery and elections on the horizon.”

Friday the Senate and House of Representatives, by voice votes in chambers nearly emptied for the holidays, passed a $33 billion measure to keep the payroll tax rate at 4.2 percent until the end of February. It had been slated to increase after December 31 to 6.2 percent.

On Thursday Corker released a statement to constituents urging a long term approach to the country’s economic problems and tax reform.

In 2008, Corker voted against a stimulus plan signed into law by President George Bush that gave Americans one-time tax credits at a cost of more than $150 billion in borrowed money. That legislation did little to aid the economy, said Corker.

“This is a sad day for

Americans as they watch politics trump good policy,” said Sen. Corker after last week’s action by the Senate. “Unfortunately, both parties believe their most important priority should be making decisions that help them keep or attain the majority instead of doing the difficult things we know have to happen to get our country back on firm footing.

“As long as members of the House and Senate continue to support this kind of behavior, we further enshrine the status quo in Washington,” added Corker. “While I strongly support some of the individual measures included in the bills, we have not done the basics of passing a budget in 962 days, and total discretionary spending levels as set forth in these massive bills are now actually higher than last year.

“On the tax extender package, we’re using long-term changes to pay for a short-term stimulus which does little for the economy, and if continued over time, will make the Social Security Trust Fund even more insolvent,” Corker said.

“Instead of reforming Medicare and actually solving SGR long term, we’re putting health care providers in a position where they cannot make business decisions beyond two months. And arbitrarily, Congress decided every American who buys a home over the next 10 years will pay higher fees to fund this two-month extension, which ultimately will make it even more expensive and

difficult to end Fannie and Freddie.

“The best thing we could do to bring sanity and discipline back to Washington and stimulate the economy would be to stop focusing on the short term and do things that give clarity and predictability for the long term like tackling tax reform which eliminates loopholes, lowers rates and broadens the base, reforming our entitlement programs so they are here for the long term and finally having the discipline to deal with our country’s out of control deficit.”

The payroll tax legislation includes a requirement that President Obama make a decision on approving the Keystone XL oil pipeline project within 60 days.

The pipeline would take oil from Canada through the U.S. to refineries on the Gulf Coast. Corker is a strong proponent of the Keystone pipeline and a cosponsor of the North American Energy Security Act to prevent further delay of the pipeline. In November, when the State Department announced it would delay its decision on the pipeline until 2013, Corker called on Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry to hold a hearing “to assess the full impact of postponement on U.S. industry, energy security, and economic growth.”

Reports indicate that the pipeline’s construction will create up to 20,000 direct jobs immediately and could create tens of thousands of indirect jobs.

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When you’re ready, please read Luke 2:7-8. The shepherds were only doing their job faithfully. They were watching and it was night.

What would the shepherds be expecting? More sheep? What were they prepared to do? To protect their sheep. What were they doing? Their call. Their vocation faithfully. They were abiding. What happened? Were they at the right place at the right time?

“And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were afraid. And the angel said unto them. Fear not: for behold I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.” (Luke 2:9-10)

His glory is his magnificence and His radiance and His manifested presence. When Jesus came to earth (John 3:16) He emptied Himself of His glory. (Philippians 2:7) The shepherds saw His glory. His glory is described many times in Scripture because His glory is indescribable in words of earthly dimension.

These “good tidings” were for all people everywhere. Not just “good” but “good

tidings of great joy.”Then the angel explained

how this great joy would be revealed.

“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you. Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.” (Luke 2:11-12) The Christ is where.

The shepherds had been abiding in the fields, a faithful fellowship with the sheep. Now these shepherds know that the Savior has been born. God sent the Savior and the sign.

Baby Jesus was in a feeding trough, a manger for identification purposes. There was no television news media to tell of this great event. There was no internet. There wasn’t even a cell phone. Teens wonder how they survived. Jesus wasn’t famous around the world. Jesus had no picture. He didn’t even have a reputation, not yet. The Word had become flesh and now visible. The Word had become flesh and now the shepherds know.

Shepherds were just regular folks doing their job. Would God reveal such a miraculous prophecy to just regular folks? He did.

ZUMBA FOOD DRIVE A food drive Zumba class will be held Thursday, December

29th, at 6:30 p.m. at “Z” party place. The food drive will help support Gibson County families in need. Bring $5.00 worth of canned food for admission. If you want to help but don’t want to attend Zumba class, food donations can be dropped off that day beginning at 4:30 p.m. at “Z” Party Place in Rutherford.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Bethpage. Our little church was filled Sunday morning for our Christmas worship service. Tina played, “Carol of the Bells,” on the chimes as home folks and visitors entered the sanctuary. She and Janice performed a magnificent selection of Christmas hymns and carols on the instruments.

We had three celebrating birthdays. Natalie Taylor and Mike Greene gave their money. Jesus gave Himself.

Special music was by Charles; a new song by Squire Parsons titled, “Christmas at Calvary.”

Bro. James presented the Luke 2:1-7 version of the original Christmas story. His message was “The Eternal Gift.” What a blessing to be in church on Christmas day.

Seems Lynn and Mike Greene brought more to

church than anyone as they filled three pews with family members. Some of the children across the church had favorite toys with them that Santa had brought and wore smiles of pure joy.

Several attended the Candlelight service at Kenton First Baptist. This is always a special time in our community. There were too many family dinners and Christmas gatherings to mention, but aren’t we thankful for the freedom and resources to be able to do this?

Don’t forget to pray for those families who have sick folks and the sad ones who have lost loved ones. That’s all part of life’s experiences but God knows how to heal and comfort those in need.

Have a wonderful week and remember to Thank our God, the Heavenly Father who sent His only Son, Jesus to save us all.

We had an attendance of 93 for worship service.

The message was from the book of James 1: 23-18, loving God under trials. Don’t be tempted and don’t err in the ways of God. Blessed is the man who endures temptations. We are not tempted by God for God cannot be tempted by evil. When our desires are conceived, it brings forth sin; and sin, when it is full grown brings forth death. Every good and perfect gift comes from God. Let us not forget during this holiday season where our blessings truly come from.

Remember with your prayers Jerry and Reitha Martin, Becky Rasberry and Sheila Gilliland and pray that they continue to get better.

Please remember to pray for Sandi Sircher’s brother David as he continues to battle cancer and all of our shut-ins and those in nursing home.

Worship services were really blessed with Christmas songs lead by William Gentry McFarland. We were blessed to have visitors come home for the holidays. Some were even

able to come from overseas to spend a little time with their families. May they have a blessed and safe trip back home.

Thanks to William Gentry for having a get together at his home for the church on Tuesday evening to celebrate the holidays. Although I write this article before the celebration, I know we had a great time because he always has wonderful and uplifting way of making you feel blessed and we are very lucky to call him friend.

This Saturday evening we will have a New Year’s Eve get together at the church at 7:00 p.m. until whenever. Please bring your favorite snack and a game and come out and join us for a good time of fellowship to welcome in the New Year 2012.

Don’t forget to sign up for youth devotionals for the upcoming year. Just pick the month you’d like to host a youth devotional in your home and let Bobby Sullivan know. Our young folks have had many wonderful times with unforgettable memories that I know will be cherished throughout their lifetime.

Golden Agers celebrated Christmas December 22 in the beautifully decorated home on Gravette’s Crossing of Bro. Jerry and Betty Legg with a devotional by Dyer FBC pastor Bro. DeWayne Goodgine, music by Kenneth McEwen, sweet fellowship among members and guests, and a big dinner.

First on the agenda for the 18 members and guests, Tesha and Madylyn Goodgine and Betty Turner, was the huge noon meal and everyone did eat a bunch of everything. Especially notable was the Sour Cream Coconut Cake of Mrs. Evie Hendricks and ample wedges disappeared fast.

Kenny directed a musical, response game based on the gospel version of the “Twelve Days of Christmas” by dividing his participants into even and odd teams and bringing everyone in on cue at the proper time. He had a hurdle with his improvised

choir and everyone enjoyed much fun. The words were wonderful. “Come on Ring Those Bells” was Kenny’s special and his song thrilled our hearts in preparation for the devotional.

Bro. Goodgine chose Revelation 21 and the glorious joys of Heaven with the Lamb that awaits all who have believed and accepted the gift of forgiveness. How wonderful that God made this possible with the gift of the baby Jesus, who lived the perfect life and gave his life to ransom all who believe! And as Bro. Goodgine pointed out to Madylyn, “We have to wait for Santa Claus, but salvation in Jesus is immediate.

A P.S. for the guest to Opryland is in order. Also going and having a grand time was Kay Rayfield’s sister-in-law Ginger Davidson and Ginger’s sister Carol Gross. I hope they’re ready for another trip; I am!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! What better place to celebrate the birthday of our Savior that at His church. We had a wonderful service.

We sang a few Christmas songs out of the hymnals then Johnny Cavender sang a couple of songs also. “Miss Beth” spoke to us a few moments about how Mary must have been feeling during the birth of our precious Savior. He would grow up to be the Savior of the world, but at that moment He was his mother Mary’s baby boy. This baby boy she held in her arms changed everything!

Bro. Darryl then spoke to us about how very blessed we are because of this special child. Isaiah 8:6 “ For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders.” And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

No gift is greater than the gift Christ gave us. He

has reached down to save us from a world of sin. All we have to do is reach up to Him and ask for His forgiveness. His wonderful love and grace will never let us go.

Of course, we will still be sinners, but sinners saved by His blessed grace! He sees our struggles and when we take the wrong path He is always waiting with open arms. Just as the father and the prodigal son.

God has given each of us something He wishes to bring out. We must be willing to accept it. Allow God to direct and show you His plan for your life. Without God we will make more mistakes than we can ever overcome.

He is a Mighty God. Have faith that he has something new and exciting for your life in 2012! With God in control it’s ok to step out of the boat and test those waters!

Share the most wonderful gift of all gifts this year Jesus!

Our Sunday morning Christmas service began with Elaine Fields playing the piano and Mike Fields leading us in the Christmas hymn “The First Noel.”

Perry Wimberley opened services in prayer. Everyone joined in as we all sang a melody of favorite Christmas hymns “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear,” “Joy to The World” and “Silent Night! Holy Night!”

Felichia Fields blessed us with our special music as she sang “Oh Holy Night.”

Everyone stood and sang Happy Birthday to Jesus.

Bro. Steve welcomed everyone and we had a time of praise reports. Bro. Steve’s morning message was ‘The Christmas Story’ from Luke 2.

Stephen Fields dismissed services in prayer as the hymn “Just As I Am” was sung.

Read your Bibles and be people of prayer this week.

Rejoice in the Lord Always and remember Jesus is the reason for the Season.

“No, No siree, I can’t tell you about any heroism. About all I can do is tell you about being scared to death,” Junior Nicholson when he was asked to tell his World War II exploits.

I don’t know whether there any heroes or not.” He said. “There might have been, but I didn’t see any. Some of them were not as scared as I was, may they could be called heroes, but I just thought of them as being braver than I was.”

He went on to say that he lasted longer than most of them, brave or not.

“I was in the fighting for about six or eight weeks, and in a rifle company, believe me, that’s a long time. There were only three or four from the original bunch left when I got hit.” Nicholson carried a little Bible with him during WWII. It had been given to him by Laura Mae Carroll. He kept it in his shirt pocket; thought maybe it might stop a bullet like I’d seen in the picture shows. Inside there is a yellowed list of names of those in his rifle company. Beside each name he entered their fate, as he knew it. “Shot, killed,” and “cracked up,” appear over and over.

Nicholson, apparently a deeply religious man, says that he thinks the Lord had a great deal with his coming through the ordeal alive.

“I remember,” he said, “I was crouched down behind something like gate post. I got some sort of feeling that I’d better move. So, I crawled over to the other side of the gate. My sergeant moved up to the location that I had left and was killed right there.”

“I still sometimes think

back about that. I believe that my feeling that I’d better move came from the Lord.

“Then I think: What about the sergeant?”

Nicholson doesn’t go further to try to explain. He just accepts it as it is.

“I don’t understand why one gets killed and the other lives. Maybe the Lord had nothing to do with that but I do believe He helped me to come home alive.”

“One officer with me; he was a fighter, a real sho’nuf fighter. He’d pull the pins on grenades and let the handles fly off and then hold them about two seconds before he’d throw them. I’d say, “Throw it, throw it.” He sure enough scared me. Those things go off four or five seconds after the handle flies off.”

He explained that the reason for holding the grenades a second or two before throwing was so that the Germans wouldn‘t have time to grab them up and throw them back.

I could tell you several tales. You wouldn’t have room for all of them.

The Carroll’s moved on East College across the street from the Nicholson’s. It was a pleasure for all of us. (I think Wim will agree.”)

Nick and I liked to dig worms and go fishing in somebody’s pond. We were fine as long as we got a little bite!

My brother “Pop” worked. He carried the daily newspaper around town and took care of the popcorn at the theater for Wilford Bonds. What was Wim doing?

The December 29th “birthday” brings to mind a long time friend with many memories as we grew up.

War memories and old friends

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Mrs. Griggs was born February 20, 1923, in Dyer; the daughter of the late Bishop Fitzgerald and Eva Fisher Williams. She was retired from Brown Shoe Company of Dyer.

Mrs. Griggs is survived by one son, Wade Peevyhouse and spouse Kathy; one daughter, Nadine Jackson and spouse Jimmy; four grandchildren, Wendy Jewell, Chad Jackson, Corey Pierce, Blake Peevyhouse; one sister, Lorrell Morrow; and five great-grandchildren.

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Glenn Taylor was born October 18, 1958 in Gibson County; the son of Betty Rittenberry and the late Bobby Taylor. He worked in construction.

Glenn is survived by his mother; one daughter, Brandi Taylor Long; and one sister, Pamela Jean Hicks.

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Wednesday evening we enjoyed a delightful Christmas feast. Many visitors joined in. Brother Corey Meggs gathered all the children around and told the story of the first Christmas complete with beautiful colored pictures. Gifts were exchanged and Christmas cards delivered. Everyone celebrated Christ’s birth.

Saturday evening, Christmas Eve, 48 people with many visitors enjoyed a beautiful candlelight service. Several people read the story of the birth of Jesus from scripture. Brother Cory spoke on “A Work of God.” That is truly what Christmas is.

Sunday, Christmas Day we met to celebrate. Brother Terry Owens led us in

beautiful Christmas carols. Brother Corey spoke on “Witnesses of Christ” from Luke 2:4-15. He told of those who were seekers for Jesus, Simeon, Luke 2:4-15; Anna, Luke 2:36-40; and Hebrews 1:5-8 which ties it all together. He really put the perfect sparkle in our Christmas.

We are glad to hear the good news of our Lottie Moon Christmas offering for international missions, $15,000 at present. We can give through the end of December. We look forward to what God will do in 2012.

A small child informed her Mother that the birth of Jesus was announced by angels “while shepherds washed their socks by night.”

The true spirit of Christmas was heavily sensed from beginning to end during the Christmas Eve Service at the Riverwoods Church, Dyersburg. Among the congregations celebrating Christmas in the church’s new facility were Ronnie and Cindy Lamar and Lloyd, Cy, and Madison Davidson from Kenton.

As the spirit of the living Lord grew stronger with each familiar Christmas carol sung, the congregation grew more and more enraptured.

Prior to sharing the Lord’s Supper together, Pastor Brandon Norton brought a most powerful message of God’s love. Afterwards the congregation appeared not to want to leave as they lingered together sharing their warm thoughts about the special service.

The Lamar-Davidson family Christmas was doubly blessed this year with the addition of two precious little ones. 4 1/2 month old Pierce and 2-week-old Charley Sue shined as brightly as the lights on the tree bringing smiles to everyone. After partaking of a delicious traditional Christmas meal, to the great delight of the children, everyone gathered around the tree to exchange gifs.

Food for thought: Another Christmas has come to an end, it’s hard to believe this is true. It’s a good time for reflection my friend, to see what for Jesus we did we do.

These friends and family should be on everyone’s prayer list: Gabby Mathiason, Terry Sweat, Bonnie Graves, David Stephenson, W.T. Wardlow, Jesse and Elaine Davidson, Bobby and Carol Primrose, Doris and Sam Weatherly, Elmer and Virginia Williams, Sally Copeland, Eurby Sanders, Freda Lamar, Easton Hopper, Neda Campbell, Liam Sims, Paul Lee Williams, Jimmy Simmons, Jackie Zaricor, Amanda Davis, Cathy and Herane, Regina Miller, Francs Plunkett, Gwen Richard, Judy Webb, Pee Wee Wyrick, Vickie Robinson and Clint McLodge.

We need to especially remember Barbara Wiley, Steve McCollum, and James White in our prayers. Barbara is suffering severe pain. Steve has been battling cold and sinus for several weeks. James White is in the nursing home in Trenton.

Our morning lesson was a question: “Mary Did You Know?” In 1995 a new book came out with the title of “If.” The book is designed

to help stimulate discussion among people at a party, on a long trip, or any place else where the conversation needs some help. The questions range from the ridiculous to the sublime. Here are a few examples:

“If you could physically transport yourself to any place in the world at this moment, where would you go?

“If” your home were to be totally destroyed by fire but

you save just one thing, what would it be?

“If” you could have personally witnessed one event in history, what would you want to have seen?

The last question stuck out to me in particular – if I could personally witness one event in history, what would it be? I think that I would have liked to witness the birth of Christ our Lord. It seems hard to imagine Mary, looking

into the face of her newborn baby boy and considering that she held the creator of the universe in her arms. It is probably very difficult for us to comprehend this also. That the God of creation would come to earth in the form of a fragile human infant is far beyond what any of us would expect or even dream of. But the Bible clearly teaches that Jesus was the main agent in creation.

Did you know that Jesus designed the universe, created countless solar systems, set time in motion, started the planets spinning, put natural law into place, and is responsible for sustaining all of the activity in the universe today? Did you know that Jesus was the promised Messiah? The Gospel of Matthew, as we read through the long genealogy of Jesus’ ancestors, we come to this conclusion.” “Jacob was the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary. Mary was the mother of Jesus, who is called the Messiah. (Matthew 1:16) Everything that the Old Testament said about the coming Messiah was fulfilled in Jesus Christ.

Did you know that Jesus would battle Satan and win? Leading up to the day that Jesus would be placed on the cross, Mary would say to us this day that the pain and suffering of her son was worth it all, because through His death on the cross, Jesus defeated Satan’s control over this world and over all of us who will come to the cross and accept Jesus as our Savior and Lord.

Did you know that Jesus would reign forever as king? Mary could have never dreamed that she would become the mother of a king. Yet, when the wise men came to Jerusalem, they asked this question – “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We have seen his star as it arose, and we have come to worship him.” (Matthew 2:2) Unlike any other King prior to His birth or since, most would not recognize Jesus’ position as King until later in His ministry, and for some, not until His death and resurrection from the dead. The infant that Mary bore was not just the King of the Jews, but also the King over all Kings. My hope and prayer is that you’ve made Him the King of your life.

Did you know that Jesus would love you unconditionally? “So the Word became human and lived here on earth among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the only Son of the Father.” (John 1:14) It also means that Jesus loves you so much that He not only died in Your place, but He offers you the opportunity to be the recipient of His love and companionship for all eternity. No matter what you’ve done, no matter where you’ve been Jesus is willing to shower His unconditional love on you. What you need to do is follow His commands in order to receive this love.


Sports & EducationPioneers take out Milan 71-70 in overtime

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Gibson County earned a 71-70 district win against Milan in overtime. The Pioneers took an early 13-5 lead with a great pass from Jercolby Milan to Mitchell Simpson for a lay-up. The Milan Bulldogs raced back to score 10 straight points to tie the game 15-15 with 2:20 left in the quarter. Gibson County’s Simpson was able to drive and score with 13 seconds left to take a 21-19 lead at

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In the opening game, the Lady Pioneers defeated the Milan Bulldogs 62-10 Tuesday night. The Lady Pioneers led 28-2 at the end of the first period behind the three 3-pointers by Courtney Haynes and Khadijah Alexander.

Gibson County went on a 15-3 run to end the second with a 43-5 lead going into halftime. The Lady Pioneers

SCRAMBLE FOR THE BALL - Sophomores Sarah Beth Mullins and Cara Beth Holt fight for a loose ball with Milan’s Meredith Fry as #23 Courtney Haynes and #55 Chelsea Joyce look on. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

HAYNES IS HIGH SCORER - Lady Pioneer Courtney Haynes drives to the basket against Milan’s Sara Reagan. Haynes had 24 points against Milan. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

WINNING THE GAME - Gibson County’s #12 Ladanus Osler out jumps Milan’s #33 Seth Lewis to start the game. Osler scored the winning basket in the 71-70 overtime win against Milan Tuesday night. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

GOING FOR THREE - GC Freshman Jercolby Milan shoots a 3-pointer over Milan’s Darrel Jones. Jercolby had 5 points and 4 rebounds in the game. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

STEALING THE BALL - Pioneer Joe Lee steals the ball and out-runs Milan’s defense for an easy lay-up. Lee had 5 steals for the game.(Photo by Lori Cathey)

ALL DISTRICT FOOTBALL - The 2011 All-District 13-AA football teams were recently named. Gibson County players selected to the All-District team were (from left) Offense Guard Cameron Johnson and Linebacker-Defensive End Clayton Yarbro. Yarbro led Gibson County’s defensive with 54 tackles, 4 sacks and 24 assists. Johnson had 31 tackles, 1 sack and 16 assists. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

ALL DISTRICT FOOTBALL HONORABLE MENTION - Pioneer players receiving honorable mention in the 2011 All-District 13-AA football team were (from left) Running Back Markee Brown, Outside Linebacker Drew Scobey and Outside Linebacker Dustin Murdock. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

the end of the quarter. The two teams swapped

baskets back and forth for most of the second quarter. With 2:53 left, Pioneer Joe Lee made it 31-29 Gibson County with a steal and a lay-up. The Pioneers had a 35-31 lead at halftime.

During the third quarter, the Pioneers outscored Milan 19-23 to take a commanding 54-44 lead to the final quarter. Gibson County made some mental mistakes that allowed the

Bulldogs to crawl right back into the game. Milan’s

Jonathan Clayton hit a 3 pointer from the left wing at the buzzer to tie the contest at 66-66.

In overtime, Gibson County led all the way until Milan Bulldog Darrel Jones made a basket under the goal with 8 seconds remaining. Pioneer Ladanus Osler made an offensive rebound stick-back with 4 seconds left. It was the game winning shot giving Gibson

County the 71-70 district win.

Gibson County had 30 rebounds, 8 assists and 14 steals against Milan.

Leading the Pioneers were Ladanus Osler with 26 points, 4 steals and 11 rebounds. Mitchell Simpson added 15 points, 3 assists and 7 rebounds. Joe Lee had 13 points, 2 rebounds and 5 steals and Colton Marcle finished with10 points, 2 assists and 4 rebounds.

Lady Pioneers defeat Lady Bulldogs 62 - 10were able to stretch their lead to 54-9 behind Haynes who added 7 points and Sarah Beth Mullins with 4 points in the quarter.

In the final period Gibson County outscored Milan 8-1 for a 62-10 district win. The Lady Pioneers are 8-4 and 3-3 in the district. Gibson County had 29 rebounds, 2 block shots and 20 steals.

Courtney Haynes had the team high 24 points, 1 assist

and 2 rebounds. Khadijah Alexander finished with 10 points, 1 steal and 7 rebounds, while Jasmine Whittemore had 8 points, 5 assists and 7 steals. Sarah Beth Mullins scored 8 points, 9 rebounds, 1 block and 3 steals. Finishing out the scoring for the Lady Pioneers were Lacey Petty with 5 points, Jasimine Pitts with 4 points and Cara Beth Holt added 2 points.

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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated January 30, 2007, executed by SYLVIA JOHNSON AND HUSBAND MARVIN T JOHNSON, conveying certain real property therein described to PETTIGREW & CAMP PLLC as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, on February 7, 2007, as Instrument No. 82966, in Book 901, at Page 1551-1562; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK,AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-4, who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, Notice of the Right to Foreclose (“Notice”) was given in compliance with Tennessee law by the mailing a copy of the Notice to the parties at least sixty (60) days prior to the first publication of the Substitute Trustee’s Sale. WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on January 5, 2012 , 11:00 AM at the Gibson County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held At the Gibson County Courthouse, Trenton, TN, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Gibson County, Tennessee, to wit: BEGINNING at a point at Michael Milligan’s Northwest corner in the East margin of Lexington Street, margin of said street being 15.00 feet at right angle from center, being the most Westerly, Southwest corner of tile herein described parcel and runs thence North 18 Degrees 36 Minutes West with the East margin of Lexington Street 279.50 feet to a corner post at James R. Cannon’s Southwest corner thence North 88 degrees 44 Minutes 36 Seconds East with James R. Cannon’s South line marked by wire fence 456.29 Feet to a point in the center of a drainage ditch at James R. Cannon’s Southeast corner in the West line of the Broadfield Manor Subdivision thence South 10 Degrees 30 Minutes West with the center of said drainage ditch and the West line of Broadfield manor Subdivision 299.50 feet to a point; thence South 10 degrees 17 Minutes West with the center ol said ditch and West line of Broadfield Manor Subdivision 32.92 feet to a point in the center said ditch at Paul Fish’s Northeast corner, thence South 73 Degrees 38 Minutes West with Paul Fish’s North line marked by wire fence 134.76 Feet to a corner post at Michael Milligan’s Southeast corner in Paul Fish’s North line; thence North 19 Degrees 32 Minutes West with Michael Milligan’s East line marked by wire fence 143.20 feet to a corner post at Michael Milligan’s Northeast corner; thence South 70 degrees 49 Minutes West with Michael Milligan’s North line marked by wire fence and a concrete block wall 137.00 feet to the point of beginning and containing 2.57 acres by survey of Bulow A. Partee, Registered surveyor, License No. 102( ) (d/b/a Partee Engineering & Land Surveying Company, 110 South Church Street, Trenton, Tennessee. (Legal description taken from prior deed.) PARCEL NUMBER: 107L F 00500 000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 1005 LEXINGTON STREET, TRENTON, TN 38382-3103. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): SYLVIA JOHNSON and MARVIN T JOHNSON OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: United States of America, Dept. of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. In addition this shall be subject to the right of redemption by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record against MARVIN T JOHNSON in the amount of $9,757.77 recorded in Instrument Number 45931 as Book 769 at Page 453. Notice of this sale has been given to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b). RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Substitute Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2-984-0407 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (866) 681-5002 Registered Agent: CT Corporation System 800 South Gay Street, Suite 2021 Knoxville, TN 37929 Tel: (865) 342-3522 TS#: 11-0110074 FEI # 1006.149023 12/14/2011, 12/21/2011, 12/28/2011

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215 Hwy. 45 S. - 4 BR, 2 bath modernized older home in great neighborhood. Completely updated, yet full of charm!

115 King Street - Very well maintained 2 BR, 2 bath home on large lot. Quiet neighborhood. Fenced in yard and wired shop. What more could you ask for?

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484 E. College Street - Very nice older home on 2.19 acres. Barn & fencing for horses or cattle. 4 BR, 2 bath home with over 2,200 htd. sq. ft.

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308 Bradford Hwy - Nice 4 BR, 3.5 bath home on 5.9 acres. Mother-in-law suite, shop, barn, lake - What more could you ask for?

84 New Hope Rd - Nice home with it all!Shop, horse stable, pond with bridge, and extra house. Main home is 4 BR, 2 bath, 10.6 acres and lots of extras!

130 Peach Street - Attention Investors or First Time Home Buyers! 2 BR, 1 bath home in great location within walking distance of school.

105 Fain Street - Neat 3 BR, 1.5 bath vinyl sided home. Corner lot. Perfect starter home or rental potential.

121 Owens Avenue - 3 BR, 1.5 bath brick home. Well maintained and in quiet neighborhood. Shaded and fenced backyard.

111 Williams St - Neat 2 BR, 1 bath brick home on shaded lot. New CHA. Great starter home or investment potential!

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303 N. Main Street - Kenton - Great starter home or investment potential. 2 BR, 1 bath. Fresh paint and ready to move in!

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FEATURED LISTING

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF GIBSON

COUNTY, TENNESSEE AT TRENTON

NON-RESIDENT NOTICE

TO TERRY SNIDER, a non-resident of the State of Tennessee.

You are hereby commanded to serve on BillBarron, Complainant’sAttorney, whose addressis 124 East Court Square, Trenton, TN 38382, anAnswer to the Complaint,which is sworn to and filed against you in the case of Allen B. Dodd and wifeJanice E. Dodd vs Terry Snider #20338 in theabove Court, within thirty (30) days after the last dateof publication hereof, of judgment by default will be taken against you forthe relief demanded in the Complaint.

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

This the 29th day of November, 2011.

Shonna Smith,Clerk & Master

By: Susan Graves, DCM(4tp 12/28)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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

ZANA LOUISE NEEDHAM

DOCKET: 20330PNotice is hereby given

that on the 15TH day of DECEMBER, 2011, LettersTESTAMENTARY, in respect of the estate of ZANA LOUISE NEEDHAM, deceased, were issued to theundersigned by the ProbateCourt of Gibson County, Tennessee.

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or un-matured,against the estate are required to file same with Clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death, otherwisetheir claims will be forever barred in the manner and to the extent provided by law. Date of death: 03/27/2011.

This 15TH day ofDECEMBER, 2011.

Signed: BARBARA CAMPBELL DUNIVANT

ExecutorEstate of ZANA

LOUISE NEEDHAMSHONNA SMITH,

CLERK & MASTERBy: Susan Graves, DCM

JAMES D. SENTER, III1414 MAIN STREETHUMBOLDT, TN 38343(2tp 1/4/12)

Christopher Lee Jackson of Atwood and Katie Lynn Thomas of Milan

Douglas Paul Taylor, Jr. of Medina and Darnessa Lynn Johnson Lefevre of Medina

Connie Morgan Bush of Jackson and Diana Jewell Daniel Purvis of Trenton

Paul Alan Thomas of Milan and April Lee Scates Fowler of Milan

Joe Alan Westmoreland, Sr. of Trenton and Vickie

Make plans now to ring in 2012 with a number of special New Year’s Eve celebrations at Tennessee State Parks inns and restaurants, including dinner buffets, holiday room discounts, music and dancing!

New Year’s Eve dinner will be served Dec. 31 at Cumberland Mountain, Fall Creek Falls, Montgomery Bell, Paris Landing and Pickwick Landing state parks. This special dinner will include a variety of entrees, dessert and non-alcoholic sparkling beverages. Seating times and prices will vary by park, and reservations are encouraged. Fall Creek Falls, Montgomery Bell, Paris Landing and Pickwick Landing also will be offering a New Year’s Day Brunch as an additional holiday dining option.

In addition, the park inns at Fall Creek Falls, Montgomery Bell, Paris Landing and Pickwick Landing are offering special room packages for the holiday. Details for individual park festivities across the state include:

East Tennessee - Cumberland Mountain will serve its Traditional Southern Smoked Rib Buffet on Dec. 31, for lunch from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and for dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. The buffet will feature smoked pork ribs, pulled pork with BBQ, real mashed potatoes with roast beef and gravy, home-style baked beans, seasoned turnip greens and delicious creamed-style corn; and for dessert, cobblers and homemade cakes � just to name a few! Please contact Cumberland Mountain State Park for additional information at (931) 484-7186.

Middle Tennessee - New Year’s on the Mountain

Property TransfersPatti K. Barnes and

Michael E. Bearb to Trent C. Davis

Larry Simmons and wife, J Ann Simmons to Joe D. Wright and wife, Alicia D. Wright – 8th CD

Ione Rodgers Mayfi eld to Robert P. Moore and wife, Donna Moore – 3rd CD

Tommye E. Lemings f/k/a Tommye E. Crowe to Sandra Ernest – 6th CD

Pamela Jane Appleton f/k/a Pamela Jane Ervin to Daniel Issac Ervin – 17th CD

Neil O. Clark and wife, Katherine L. Clark to Wilbur Clarence Ledford – 2nd CD

Clark Family Holdings, LLC to Andrew D. Dedmon and wife, Jennifer D. Dedmon – Medina

Estate of Henry Earl Thompson to Charles Alexander and wife, Dawn Alexander – Medina

Leslie Jane Hicks to Lafayette Johnson – 21st CD

Jerry Maitland to Nelson J. Fisk and wife, Kiera Lashelle Fisk, f/k/a Lashelle Vaughn – 7th CD

Robert M. Zarecor, Tammy Zarecor, James C. Turner and Barbara Z. Turner to Robert M. Zarecor and wife, Tammy Zarecor – 8th CD

Donald Roy Zarecor, Robert M. Zarecor and wife, Tammy H. Zarecor to Will Zarecor and Donald Roy Zarecor 8th CD

Christopher Douglas Taylor and wife, Trina Kaye Taylor to Edward White and wife, Sherrill White – 9th CD

Lance Dubsky to Jesse Floyd and wife, Ashley Floyd

William B. Martin, Jr. to Zachary Carroll and wife, Kristina Carroll – Medina

Sue Brigman Westmoreland of Trenton

Timothy Howard Bryant of Lavinia and Kelly Ann Johnson Whitten of Bradford

Terry Wayne Hoggard, Jr. of Milan and Amanda Lynn Wood of Milan

Gary Casey Whitlock, Jr. of Trenton and Sarah Rebecca Hunt of Trenton

Christopher Lee Younger of Dyer and Crystal Renee Gunnells of Dyer

Marriages

Celebrate the New Year at Tennessee State Parks has become a tradition at Fall Creek Falls and will be held Dec. 31 through Jan. 1. The New Year’s Eve all-you-can-eat buffet will be served from 4 to 9 p.m. Children ages 5 to 12 pay only half price and children four and under can eat at no charge, both with an adult buffet (prices do not include beverage, tax or gratuity). The buffet will feature chef-carved prime rib, Southern-fried chicken, BBQ ribs, fried and marinated Gulf shrimp – in addition to assorted vegetables and salads and the park’s famous dessert bar. A New Year’s Day Brunch will be served from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Inn at Fall Creek Falls also is offering a special New Year’s on the Mountain Package for only $75.99 for a standard room. Enjoy the beauty of the Cumberland Mountains with great food and a romantic backdrop. The package includes a one-night stay in a standard room, a special New Year’s Day Brunch and gift basket. A

2 p.m. checkout time will be offered for late-night revelers. All rooms are subject to availability and reservations are required. Contact the park directly at (800) 250-8610 for additional information and reservations.

Montgomery Bell State Park is offering two great New Year’s Eve packages. For those wishing to ring in the New Year in an intimate environment, Montgomery Bell is offering two special inn packages. For only $105 (including taxes and gratuity) Package #1 includes an inn room, a New Year’s Eve candlelight dinner for two, a special room gift and a 2 p.m. checkout. For an additional $30, Package #2 includes all of the above in addition

to a New Year’s Day brunch for two.

Dinner will be served at Montgomery Bell Dec. 31 from 6 to 9 p.m. and will include several four-course menu choices – such as shrimp cocktail, delicious salads, ribeye, grilled salmon or pork tenderloin medallions, assorted sides and desserts. Start 2012 off with Montgomery Bell’s tranquil New Year’s Day Brunch overlooking Acorn Lake from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Jan. 1. Please contact Montgomery Bell State Park for reservations or for additional information at (800) 250-8613.

West Tennessee - Ring in the New Year at Paris Landing State Park with the New Year’s Eve 2012 Celebration! Spend Dec. 31 enjoying the beauty of Paris Landing State Park and as the sun sets, tour the festive light displays sponsored by groups in the local community.

Later that evening, guests can put on their dancing shoes and groove to the Syndicate of Soul band. Event tickets are $25 per person or $200 a table, with proceeds benefiting the Friends of Paris Landing. Tickets can be purchased at the downtown and Lake-area branches of the Foundation Bank, Fish Tale Lodge and the Paris Winery.

To make the evening even more special, take advantage of Paris Landing’s New Year’s Eve Dinner and Room Package. The $129 package includes one double-occupancy inn room for two, two New Year’s Eve dinner buffets and two New Year’s Day breakfast buffets.

The New Year’s Eve dinner buffet will be served Dec. 31 from 4:30 to 9 p.m. and will include chef-carved beef brisket, sliced stuffed pork loin, fried shrimp,

Southern-fried catfish, assorted vegetables, salads and desserts. The New Year’s Day breakfast buffet on Jan. 1 will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Both buffets are open to the public, while tickets for the New Year’s Eve dance are sold separately. Please contact (800) 250-8614 or (731) 642-4311 for reservations or additional information.

“Moonlight and Magnolia” is the theme of Pickwick Landing State Park’s New Year’s Eve celebration on Dec. 31. A $250 couples’ package includes inn room accommodations, dinner, dancing and a midnight toast. Live entertainment provided by Magi, party favors and a delicious New Year’s Day Brunch will complete the festivities. Co-sponsored by Team Hardin County, formal attire requested. For more information and to make reservations, call (800) 552-3866 or (731) 925-8181.

An all-you-can-eat dinner buffet will be served at Pickwick Landing from 4:30 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 31, featuring roast beef, pork tenderloin, salad bar and a variety of vegetables, side items and desserts. On Jan. 1, the New Year’s Day breakfast buffet will include everything from country ham to roasted chicken and black-eye peas for good luck!

Tennessee’s 53 state parks offer diverse natural, recreational and cultural experiences for individuals, families, or business and professional groups. State park features range from pristine natural areas to 18-hole championship golf courses. For a free brochure about Tennessee State Parks, call 1-888-867-2757. For additional information, visit the Web site at www.tnstateparks.com.

With the winds of winter fast approaching, it’s a good idea to shore up your home’s defenses against the cold temperatures, ice and snow to ensure a cozy, energy-efficient home, as well as avoid any weather-related damage. And, through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, homeowners can receive an energy tax credit of up to $500 for making certain energy-efficient improvements to their home before the end of the year.

For good winterization

Keep your home warm, cozy and energy-efficient this winter ideas, take a look at the following tips.

Adding insulation can make your home more comfortable and help reduce your monthly utility bills. If you can see the tops of the ceiling joists when you look in your attic, then it is wise to add more insulation to attain the recommended R-value for your home’s specific geographic area. A fiberglass blowing insulation, is a good choice for insulating attics, as it can fill many hard-to-reach spaces and offer better

protection from air leakage. Proper insulation also helps prevent warm air from rising to the roof and creating ice dams, ice accumulations along the eave and in the gutter that can damage your roof.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, in most parts of the nation, insulating the exposed slab edge of the home can reduce heating costs by 10 percent or more.

Insulate exposed pipes and faucets, beginning with pipes in the outer walls,

crawl spaces, attic and garage.

Replace worn roofing shingles to give your roof better protection from a harsh, cold winter. Remove debris and fall leaves from the gutters to prevent ice dams and the damages they cause.

Shut off and disconnect the water supply to outside faucets and hoses. Also, consider replacing faucets with freeze-proof versions.

Schedule a furnace inspection now, so it will be ready to go when needed.

Change furnace filters every one to three months.

Keeping drapes closed will help keep cold air out.

Use a humidifier in common areas to create extra moisture, which makes interior air feel warmer and reduces the risks of homeowners suffering from winter illnesses.

Reverse direction of ceiling fans to rotate

clockwise. This will pull the trapped warm air down for your comfort.

By taking practical winterization steps, such as the ones above, homeowners can remain cozy and comfortable indoors all winter, reduce energy costs, protect their pocketbooks from expensive weather-related repairs and even save on their taxes.

IN FOR TWO - Amber Rea eyes the basket for two points during the December 16th game. Rea had 4 points for the night. (Photo by Lori Cathey)


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FIRE DESTROYS NIGHT CLUB IN BRADFORD - On December 19 at 5:10 a.m. Bradford Fire Department responded to the Rendezvous Night Club just outside of Bradford. Upon arrival, the structure had heavy smoke and flames showing. Also responding were Good Luck and Gibson County Responder 9. Firefighters were on the scene until 8:40 a.m. Firefighters Billy Griffin and David Needham (top photo) find and extinguish hot spots inside the Rendezvous Night Club just North of Bradford early Monday morning. Firefighters Jeremy Dethloff, Ronnie Newell and Drew Norvall (lower photo) from Bradford and Good Luck Fire Departments work to find hot spots and remove tin from the roof of the Rendezvous Night Club after an early morning fire damaged the building. (photos by Lori Cathey)

William White of Rutherford hosted his 3rd annual Christmas open house Thursday, December 22 at his home on Main Street where he lives with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ray White and his sister Virginia. Between 70-75 guests toured the home.

White is known as the ‘light man’ and decorates his yard for most major holidays with hundreds of lights and other decorations that correspond with the holiday. For Christmas, he transforms his yard into a winter wonderland with 100’s of mulit-colored lights and decorations for the enjoyment of young and old alike.

Inside the home, 32 decorated Christmas trees of all sizes light up the entire house. He has many other trees that ‘just sit.’

White also has a large collection of Santa Clauses that he began collecting 40 years ago. His mother gave him the first one when he was just four years old. It is a small plastic lighted Santa that he still displays in the home’s kitchen.

“When I was little I would save my extra lunch money and use it to buy more Christmas decorations,” said White.

The Santa collection includes glass figurines, plastic, stuffed and even animated versions, such as one that dances on strings like a puppet.

White’s sister Virgina is an avid collector of ‘Teddy’ bears. Her collection includes more than 100 stuffed bears that she began collecting in 1990. She also shared her collection with the open house guests.

White does plan to hold his open house again next

year and is looking forward to adding another Christmas tree to the home. He has

already purchased the decorations and just needs to buy the tree.

White holds 3rd Annual Chirstmas Open House

OPEN HOUSE - William White visits with Shirley Hester (seated) and Becky Greer during the open house.

FIRST SANTA - William holds his first Santa given to him by his mother when he was 4 years old.

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