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VisionGibson receives federal grant

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County Commissionmeets May 14

Parade Honorees

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Sullivan advances in Skills USA competition

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Memorial bike ride draws 117 riders

LEADING THE PARADE - Family members of the 230th Engineering Battlion were honored as the grand marshals of the 32nd Annual Trenton Teapot Parade. For more parade pictures see pages 11 and 12.

TAYLOR FAMILY MEMORIAL BIKE RIDE - The 4th Annual Tanya Taylor Family Memorial Bike Ride was held Sunday, May 6 and had 117 riders participating in the event. The 90-mile ride followed the path of the April 2, 2006 tornado that claimed the lives of

the Taylor family. Event organizers are Doug Duncan, Tony Jones, Spoke Raines, Ronnie Barron and Selene Barron (Tanya’s parents), Pastor DeWayne Goodgine and Kenny Marvin. Money raised in the event will go toward the First Baptist Church Ecuador Missions.

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BY STEVE SHORTEmily B. Walker, who served as the Gibson

County Archivist for the past fifteen years, will be honored by the Gibson Co. Commission May 14.

Officials are naming the county archives the Emily V. Walker Archives to honor the outstanding contributions made by Ms. Walker.

A resolution will be voted on by commissioners.

“Ms. Emily was the first person to take on the enormous tasks of saving, restoring and

County to name archives in honor of Emily Walker

cataloguing the priceless documents of this county, beginning with a marriage document from early 1824 after the county was founded in 1823,” the resolution states.

“(Walker) has spent endless volunteer hours in the basements of county buildings going through these old documents and visiting cemeteries throughout the county to make these records available on a website,” says the document.

Many people in the county have expressed a desire to give special to Ms. Walker, the

County Archivist Emily Walker

BY CINDY EASTGibson County High

School student Rachel Sullivan earned first place in the Skills USA State Competition in job skills demo A. Sullivan was presented with a skill learned in class associated with electronics. She was required to solder wire. Sullivan is the daughter of Bobby and Sabrina Sullivan of Dyer.

Sullivan is a student of Mike Sims. She will be attending the National Skills USA competition June 23-28 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Businesses can make donations toward expenses for the national competition trip. GC Skills USA t-shirts will be made with the sponsors names listed on the back. To help support GC Skills USA contact Mike Sims at 731-414-0639.

BY STEVE SHORTGibson Co.

Commissioners will vote on a resolution May 14 to increase spending at the Highway Dept. by $105,000 due to higher costs for fuel, equipment parts and employee insurance. An additional $60,000 is also needed for storm cleanup at the department.

The allocation requests are among 10 resolutions on the agenda when the Commission meets at 9 a.m. Monday, May 14 at the Ed Jones Agri-Complex in Trenton on Manufacturers Row.

Commission agenda items:•Hwy Dept. overruns

- $105,000 above budget is requested for the Hwy Dept. due to economic and logistical circumstances. $50,000 would go for diesel fuel; $25,000 for equipment parts; $5,000

Commissioners see Hwy Dept. overrun of $165,000

The Gibson County Digital Factory located in Trenton was recently awarded a federal grant through the Delta Regional Authority to assist in the acquisition of training equipment and building modifications at VisionGibson.

The $100,000 grant, written and submitted by the Northwest Tennessee Development District, will assist in supporting existing personnel costs as well as provide funding for additional trainers to expand the program.

BY DOUG DUNCANThe 4th Annual Tanya Taylor Family Memorial Mission

Fund Bike Ride held at First Baptist Church in Dyer was a huge success! We had 117 motorcycles for the event and fed over 300 people for the day.

Before the bikers left at 1:30 p.m., Ronnie Barron gave a short ‘thank you’ to the group. Pastor DeWayne Goodgine prayed for everyone’s safety, and Hunter Baier, the Barron’s grandson, gave his traditional, “Gentleman, start your engines!” The riders returned to First Baptist Church about 4 p.m. for the customary door prizes after such a ride.

The bike ride is held in memory of Brad and Tanya Taylor, and sons Kyle and Tyce, who lost their lives in the tornado of April 2, 2006. Ronnie and Selene Barron, parents of Tanya, began the fund in memory of Tanya and her family. Throughout the year, memorials and honorariums are given to supplement the fund. Proceeds from the fund assist team members on stateside, as well as, international mission trips. Bibles, medical supplies, reading glasses, and children’s supplies are just a few items provided through this fund for the FBC team serving

in Ecuador in June 2012.We owe a big ‘thank you’ to so many people for making

May 6th such a success!Sheriff Chuck Arnold and Roger Gray along with the

other officers did a great job of leading us on the ride through Gibson County, following the path of the tornado along China Grove Rd, then by the Taylor home place in Bradford, with the final route being a 90-mile ride.

Ben Edwards with Burks Beverage again provided the drinks for the event. He and Ronnie Barron are long time friends and business associates. Joey Hays, Tonya King and all the folks at Dyer Food Rite were extremely helpful in coordinating our needs. We owe thanks to the Victory 93.7 and 92.3 FM for their help in advertising, Channel 7 News for their help, Representative Curtis Halford for the flags, Blue Books and state memorabilia he so graciously provided. Rollin’ Thunder in Rutherford for door prizes, and Farmers and Merchants Bank in Dyer for prizes as well. Wal Mart in Humboldt was very generous in providing all the riders a cold water at our rest stop.

Our church takes a love offering that enables us to

SFC (R) Tommy Denson will be the speaker at the Dyer Station Celebration Memorial Day Service Sunday, May 27 at 4 p.m. at Oakwood Cemetery in Dyer.

Denson attended Basic Training at Ft. Campbell, KY in 1969. He attended Advanced Individual Infantry Training at Ft. Polk, LA from 1969-70 and Basic Airborne Training at Ft. Benning, GA in 1970.

He served with the 82nd Airborne Division during the Vietnam Era (1970-72) where he attained the rank of Sergeant while serving as a crew member of an 81 millimeter mortar team and later as a forward observer in the Fire Direction Center.

He has served with both the Arkansas and Tennessee Army National Guard (1976-2009). As a member of the Arkansas Army National Guard he attained the rank of Staff Sergeant where he served as a Squad Leader in an Infantry Company located in West Helena Arkansas. Staff Sergeant Denson then served in the

SFC Tommy Denson

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Letters to the Editor:

What to leave in? What to leave out? The columnist’s dilemma. That’s almost always the way it is, because when you write a column, the first draft is nearly always too long. Sometimes you set out to write about five things and run out of space on the first, and at other times you put it all in and find out the column is twice as long as it is supposed to be.

So you start whacking out words and phrases. (“Killing babies,” some writers term it.) Usually what you’ve written is more readable because of the deletions, but it’s still hard, especially if you are really interested in what you’re writing about.

Take last week’s column, for example. Most of it was about a book written 14 years before the RMS Titanic sank that featured another doomed ocean liner that also sank, and the fictional account, written more than a decade before the Titanic was even built, contained so many eerie similarities to the actual event that many people think something paranormal was going on. It seems that in addition to casting a long, long shadow, 100 years so far, the Titanic may have cast a foreshadow as well.

But as I said last week, normal people don’t believe in the paranormal.

There’s got to be a rational explanation. Right?

Maybe, but that book is not the only odd thing connected to the Titanic that occurred before its doomed maiden voyage. Take, for example, the writings of one W.T. Stead, a muckraking British journalist and publisher in the late 19th

and early 20th Centuries. He is known by historians now as the world’s first investigative journalist.

He was also, it seems, prescient. In 1886 he published a story about a British mail steamer. (The Titanic was a mail steamer. RMS stands for Royal Mail Steamer.) His fictional ship sank in the Mid-Atlantic, and more than half its passengers lost their lives due to a shortage of lifeboats. In Stead’s story, the ship’s captain brandished pistols to keep the steerage passengers from storming the lifeboats. According to some reports, this actually happened, 26 years later, on the Titanic.

Then, in 1892, Stead wrote another story in which a ship rescued survivors of another ship that had collided with an iceberg.

In addition to being a newspaper publisher, Stead was a world famous pacifist, and in the spring of 1912, President William H. Taft invited him to America to address the World Peace

Conference, to be held in April, in Madison Square Garden.

Stead accepted, and despite having been warned by a psychic (He also was a spiritualist.) that he would be involved in a “catastrophe on the water,” he booked passage to America on the Titanic.

He was among those who perished.

In 1908, before construction began on the real Titanic, an Irish novelist wrote a story about a ship actually named Titanic, which he described as “the largest and fastest passenger boat afloat.”

And then, just before the actual Titanic sailed, a British writer wrote a story about an 800-foot long ocean liner (The Titanic was 882 feet.) that sank upon striking an iceberg while traveling at 22 knots. (The Titanic’s speed was 22.5 knots.) Again, a large number of passengers perished due to an insufficient number of lifeboats.

Then there were the premonitions about the sailing. Of course, it’s easy to find plenty of people who “knew” something was going to happen after a shocking event, but many cases have been authenticated regarding the Titanic. One of the engineers refused to go on the voyage because he

had a “hunch” that disaster lay ahead. Financier J.P. Morgan, one of the ship’s owners, had booked passage on the doomed voyage but cancelled upon being warned against it.

George Vanderbilt, builder of the Biltmore Mansion, and his wife Edith, were booked, but switched ships because a relative warned them against it. Their bags were already on the ship, however, so he sent his personal valet on the voyage to look after them. He died.

The wife of the manager of the comptroller’s office

of the ship begged him not to go, but he sailed anyway and went down with the ship.

Altogether, more than 50 people had premonitions of the disaster. One of them, the sister-in-law of yet another Vanderbilt, this one Alfred, talked him and his wife into canceling their voyage, but ironically, three years later he perished on another ship, the RMS Lusitania when it was sunk by a German torpedo. Seems you can only cheat death so long.

Within two weeks of the Titanic’s sinking, more than

6,900 people claimed to have “just missed” sailing on the doomed voyage, most of them obviously making their stories up, but now they’re gone too. They’re all gone, survivors and victims alike, and the greatest ocean liner ever built lies 2,000 feet beneath the North Atlantic Ocean.

But it sails on in our collective imagination, a grim, tragic, and terribly romantic reminder of the ultimate folly of relying on the technologies of man.

Best to place our faith elsewhere.

Dear Editor:We live in such a

wonderful county whose people are always ready to assist others. The Gibson County Literacy Council and Imagination Library would like to thank numerous people who assisted with our Flea Market/Craft Sale on March 31.

Through booth rentals and donations, we raised almost $1,000 to provide GED test fees of $65 each for 15 people. The Imagination Library bake sale raised $450, which will provide 30 children with a book a month for a year.

Help was given in many different ways. Our 34 vendors and the many ‘customers’ made this a successful event. Special thanks goes to Ben Edwards with donations of Pepsi items, Bubba Abbott and Food-Rite in Trenton for help with concession items, and Humboldt movie theater owners Jason Tubbs and Michael Longmire for donating popcorn. The four

county newspapers published our announcements in their ‘community events’ columns, and Chambers of Commerce, school secretaries, the Inter-Agency Council, and Delta Kappa Gamma e-mailed announcements of our sale.

Dr. Juanita Johnson with Trenton-Rosenwald Middle School and Charlotte Doaks with Trenton Housing Authority let us use concessions machines. GED students and THA’s recreation participants moved tables and chairs, and Gibson Electric Cooperative provided wastebaskets.

The staff of the Gibson County Adult Education program worked for weeks organizing the event, recruiting vendors, advertising, setting up vendor spaces, and working overtime to make sure we had a quality event that everyone would enjoy and would produce funds for pre-school children and GED students. Their work was invaluable.

A special thanks goes to adult education administrative assistant Deanna Poole who organized the event, made all of the signs, did almost all of the paperwork, and worked diligently to keep us going in the right direction.

Members of the Literacy Council and Imagination Library board and committee members provided bake sale items and craft sale items and worked the concession stand and registration table.

Overall, comments were complimentary of the event. The cooperation and a unified countywide effort to help children and under-educated adults is one of the best things about living in Gibson County. We can always depend on our citizens to support our programs, which are striving to improve the literacy rate in our county.

Nancy Bartholomew, Imagination Library

ChairpersonPeggy Davis, Gibson

County Literacy Council

There’s revival of unfounded criticism and demonization of Tea Party groups, their purpose, candidates and elected officials. In 1773, the Boston Tea Party sent a message to the King of England that taxation without representation was intolerable!

Now, TEA in TEA Party means ‘Taxed Enough Already!’ Recently, Nancy Pelosi said, “Rich Americans should pay more taxes so we (federal government) can do more!”

Factually, the wealth of ‘rich’ Americans can’t pay for continued federal over spending. More taxes, programs, regulations and increased spending aren’t restoring America or ‘creating’ real net job gains outside of government.

When government becomes too big and costly, it should be downsized. When my bills are too big, adjusting my lifestyle is up to me, not some government official. Many government programs cost more and provide less than personal reliance. Some are like requiring a policymaker, regulator, legal advisor, technical experts, compliance inspectors and auditors so

you can lawfully mow your lawn with your government approved lawnmower to please everyone else!

Tea Parties don’t believe that stimulating new taxes, increasing old ones or government intervention for “political fairness and morality” provides freedom or justice for ‘all.’ Their candidates and elected officials ‘stimulate’ limiting government and its cost.

Any official voting for more spending loses Tea Party support. Government money isn’t free. It’s ‘binding.’ The ‘stimulus’ funds offered to states were restricted to “specific purposes and conditions.”

Tennesseans weren’t asked what we needed ‘stimulus’ for! Washington bureaucrats decided. The Milan Ordinance Depot and Arsenal supported both national and local interests for seven decades. Six hundred jobs were moved to Iowa (unemployment 5.2%) in exchange for ‘stimulating’ depleted uranium storage in Tennessee (unemployment 7.9%). Does that make you glow with appreciation?

The half billion dollar Solyndra fiasco is just one of many examples of government wisdom ‘stimulated’ with “our

money and credit.” China’s still selling solar panels. Taxpayers and Solyndra workers were sold out. Doesn’t Tennessee’s 47% federally funded State Budget mean 47% federal ownership of our freedom? How much more is bound by federal regulation and control?

Many federal programs add financial burdens for states when federal funds are cut or run out. States must pay and comply with federal law, regulation and control. People you don’t know or trust are generously demanding your tax dollars to meet their standards for fairness and telling you how to run your business.

Are you stimulated by higher costs and prices? Perhaps TEA means “Told Enough Already!” Tea Party Republicans” aren’t all rich nor are all employed! Tea Party membership isn’t based on wealth, party, age, race, gender, social or ethnic background!

Denying and killing jobs isn’t ‘stimulated’ by Tea Parties. Conservatives aren’t evil or mean spirited! Tea Party organizations support: religious faith, patriotism, strong family values and defense of American principles and ideals. TEA could also mean Trust in God, encourage informed citizenship and Act to ensure an America committed to freedom and justice for all! Is your TEA stimulating?

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A highly sought after grant, the Digital Factory competed with over 20 other applicants across the Tennessee Delta region.

VisionGibson is an expansion of Tennessee’s first Digital Factory, VisionPerry, in Linden, now in its third year of operation. The resounding

successes at VisonPerry prompted Gibson County elected officials to initially meet with the VisionPerry team 18 months ago to discuss implementation of a second Digital Factory in the county seat of Trenton.

The continued operation of the Digital Factory in Gibson County will provide training and education as well as employment opportunities post-graduation.

The Digital Factory curriculum provides aptitude-based training in Customer Service Representation (CSR), Computer Programming and Web design.

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opportunities that, until now, have been absent from the area.

Gibson County Mayor, Tom Witherspoon, is overjoyed that VisionGibson is already providing much needed training and education in a variety of fields while putting Gibson County residents to work.

“This is a program that is good for the county, good for the people and I’m excited to be a part of its growing progress,” said Witherspoon.

The continued success of the Digital Factory will foster new digital connections and further strengthen not only Gibson County’s physical connection to the global economy, but the entire Delta area.

for Workers Compensation Insurance; and $25,000 for Employee and Dependent Insurance. In addition, the Hwy Commission is seeking an added $60,225 for storm cleanup and line item, budget transfers of nearly $30,000 to cover other expenses.•Fairground bleachers

damaged – Insurance will pay $15,325 to pay for six sets of fairground bleachers damaged by a storm April 25, 2011.•Archivist Emily Walker

to be honored – Officials will honor Emily B. Walker, who served as county archivist the past 15 years, by naming the county archives the Emily V. Walker Archives.•Emergency equipment

upgrade – The county will use a Tenn. Dept. of Homeland Security grant for $81,489.03 to upgrade the communication console at the county Emergency Management office, and to purchase equipment for district teams in the county.•Humboldt court costs

– The Humboldt court is requesting nearly $11,000 above budget to cover additional costs for jury and witness fees and criminal trial expenses.•Litter collection – Sheriff

Dept. will apply for a litter-trash collection grant from TDOT.•Library grant - $2,235

over budget is requested for the county library to receive a matching grant from the state to purchase equipment.•Trustee records

– Corrections are needed on the county’s 2010 tax records: Pickups $19,562.93; Additions - $5,290.93; Deductions - $74,763.86; and Deletions - $2,747.00.•Airport maintenance

vehicle – The county needs to pay $2,350 (25% of

matching grant costs) in order to obtain a state TDOT grant for $7,050 to purchase a maintenance vehicle at the county airport. Funds will come from the airport budget.•County Debt –

Documents prepared by Morgan Keegan & Co. summarize Gibson County’s outstanding debt which totals $15,423,000 in fixed rate debt. Debt breakdown: $503,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2001; $4,150,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2009; $910,000 Capital Outlay Refunding Notes, Series 2012; and $9,860,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2012. The county’s Aggregate Debt Service indicates a total of $20,889,617.72 in principal and interest due June 30, 2033.•Elections – 7 incumbent

officials are recommended for reelection to county

boards due to terms expiring in May. Recommended for 2-year terms on the Equalization Board are: Road Dist. 1 – Don McEwen; Road Dist. 2 – Thomas Davis; Road Dist. 3 – Mike Wallsmith; Road Dist. 4 – Bobby Wilson. Recommended for 4-year terms on the 911 board are: Andy Carlton, Bryan Cathey, and John Vickers.•Budget transfers – 8

county departments are requesting transfers of various budget line items totaling over $41,000. Funds would go in part for overtime and personnel pay. $30,000 (worst case estimate) is requested to buy ballistic resistant vests for Sheriff Deputies. $30,000 originally budgeted for jail guards would be moved to the Sheriff Dept. equipment budget. The Dept. has the needed $30,000 because three jail officers were on National Guard duty during the year.

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resolutions states, because her “tireless efforts” and work by a few volunteers has enabled Gibson Co. to properly restore and catalogue documents and records and make them available to the public and future generations.

Sheila McCaig of Dyer was appointed in March as

the county’s new historical archivist. She had been assisting Ms. Walker.

The old county records, which include probates, wills and marriage certificates, are stored at the Greater Gibson Co. Chamber of Commerce building in Trenton.

Other records are at the courthouse.

Happy Mother’s Day from the 230th Engineer Battalion of Trenton, Tennessee currently deployed to Kuwait, Bahrain, and Afghanistan.

purchase door prizes and not be burdensome to our local merchants.

We owe a big thank you to Bro. DeWayne Goodgine and the entire congregation for their support of this event. To those businesses who helped in any way, please accept our thank you and accept our apology if we failed to name you.

The Tri-City Reporter, Herald Gazette, the Milan Mirror and Courier Chronicle have all been so gracious in helping us promote this event, as well as the Union City Messenger. Thank you all so much.

To all the bikers - Thank

you for making this day a success.

If we missed saying thank you, please know that anything you did toward this event will be an ‘eternal blessing’ for you.

Tennessee Army National Guard with Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the 4/117th Mechanized Infantry as an administrative assistant, supply specialist, and a recovery vehicle driver until transferring to Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the 230th Armored Battalion in Trenton, Tennessee.

While assigned to the 230th Armored Battalion, Staff Sergeant Denson served as an administrative specialist in the Battalion S-3 section and as a legal clerk. When the Battalion later added a mortar platoon, Staff Sergeant once again became a Squad Leader for a Mortar Gunnery Team. When the

Mortar Platoon was re-organized in later years, Staff Sergeant Denson became a member of the Fire Direction Center for the platoon. Staff Sergeant Denson also served as a valuable instructor at the Primary Leadership Development School in Smyrna, Tennessee for several class rotations.

Denson deployed to Iraq with the 194th Engineer Brigade, Jackson, (2004-2005) where he served as the Enlisted Aide to the Commanding General, Brigadier General Jimmy Welch at Tallil (Ali) Air Base. Later in the deployment, Staff Sergeant Denson was asked to re-locate to Al Asad Air Base to assist in the operation of getting building supplies

to a remote camp being built near Rawah. It was during this time that Staff Sergeant Denson was promoted to Sergeant First Class.

He again later deployed to Iraq with the 473rd C-RAM (SEARCH &WARN), Columbia, TN (2006-2007) where Sergeant First Class Denson was assigned as the First Sergeant while the platoon was in training at Fort Bliss, Texas for its deployment. After reaching their destination in Balad, Iraq, he reverted to being the Platoon Sergeant for a 55 man platoon. After spending time in Balad, Sergeant First Denson went to Basrah, Iraq where he served as the Liaison between his team and their British counterparts.

Sergeant First Class Denson assisted in training Tennessee Army National Guard Units preparing to deploy to the Middle East (2007-2009) as a member of the Pre-Deployment Training and Evaluation (PTAE) where he was assigned to assist the 1171st Transportation Company located in Dresden, Tennessee. Although assigned to the 1171st, Sergeant First Class Denson assisted other companies and units in their training. Sergeant First Denson and other trainers were also assigned to Fort Polk, Louisiana for a brief

period to assist in the training of the 48th Infantry Combat Battalion from the Georgia Army National Guard for their deployment to the Middle East.

Sergeant First Class Denson retired from the Tennessee Army National Guard on April 1, 2009 after 35 years, 5 months and 11 days of patriotic duty.

Awards and Decorations

Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (6th Award), National

Defense Service Medal (3rd Award), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (3rd Award), Army Service Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal (2nd Award), Army Reserve Overseas Training Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M-Device, Parachutist Badge, California War on Drugs Ribbon, West Virginia State Service Ribbon, West Virginia Humanitarian Ribbon, and the Combat Action Badge

Denson is Dyer Station Memorial Day guest speaker

Event orgainzers are Spoke Raines, Tony Jones, Kenny Marvin, and Doug Duncan: organizers of the event.

We look forward to the 5th annual in 2013.

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What a wonderful day it was in God’s House this past Sunday at Laneview. We had a great time in Sunday School. Our music service was truly a blessing with Johnny Cavender singing three heart felt songs. The title of the message was “ Idleness In The Church.”

Are the churches of today becoming lazy? Are they dead? Is it more important how they look on the outside or what’s happening on the inside? We are in the days of alcoholism, drug abuse, pornography and teenage abortion just to name a few as the church stands idle.

We have been called to be the hands and feet of Jesus. It’s time to start being bold and tell these people about Jesus. Reach out to them. Be

diligent to feed the lost the Word of God. Stop giving the devil your idle time. God is alive and He can change people’s lives, but He has to be asked. The church must be about God’s business. He can change your life no matter what you’ve done or where you’ve been.

We will be held accountable of what we do or fail to do in this life. Share God’s love with someone it will save his or her life! Scripture Ref: 2nd Timothy 3:1-7. 1st Thessalonians, 5:1-8, 1st Thessalonians, 4:13-18.

Hope all the Mothers have a wonderful Mother’s Day! We love you! Also would like to say congratulations to all our graduates! God bless!

The children and grandchildren of Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Smithson, of Mason Hall, will be honoring them on their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house reception on Sunday May 20 at Bethpage Baptist Church, Kenton from 2:00-4:00.

He is the son of the late Curtis and Vera Smithson. She is the former Wanda Hardin, daughter of the late C.K. and Myrtle Ruth Hardin all of the Mason Hall

area. They were married on

May 18, 1962 at New Salem Baptist Church in Mason Hall by the Rev. J.D. Lane.

They are the parents of four children: Tina (Mac) McMackin, Beth (Roger) Cochran, Kent (Jill) Smithson, and Keri (Marty) Lannom all of the Mason Hall area.

They also have 10 grandchildren. All friends and relatives of the couple are invited to attend.

No gifts please.

The morning services had an attendance of 101 with 75 in Sunday school.

Our message for the morning service came from the book of Matthew 19:16-22. What must I do to be saved? What have I done? Believe, repent and be baptized Acts 3:36-39 and Acts 16:25-33. It’s not what you’ve done in the past but what you must do to be saved. When we stand before God on judgment day what will we say that we have done?

Our message for the late morning service came from the book of Philippians 2. Do we do all things for the glory of God? When we leave worship, do our ways

show the light of God within us or do we act differently?

Remember in Prayer: Angela Halford, Nelson Bone, Sue Paschall, Jerry Martin, Lyle Tate.

Congratulations to our own Ashlynn Tharpe and her cheerleading team for coming in 4th place in a competition this last week. Way to go, Ashlynn.

Another congratulations goes to Alaina Butler who is graduating from The University of Memphis.

Our Summer Youth Series begins before long and there is a schedule posted in the foyer. Our congregation will be hosting the Youth from other congregations in June.

We were down some in numbers Sunday morning, but not in spirit.

Christy Hentin sang “What If” for special music.

Bro. Jason’s message was taken from Nehemiah 9:38 – 10:39.

There was a white bean dinner with corn bread, slaw and dessert. All donations went to the mission trip next month.

Several of us remember growing up eating beans and taters; they tasted pretty good when we came in from the field!

We need to start saving our change for the Baby Bottle campaign from Mother’s Day until Father’s Day. All the money taken in will go to Birth Choice.

We gave Bro. Jason and

Julie a pounding Sunday, celebrating their being with us for five years. We are blessed to have them and the boys.

There are several who are on our prayer list. Tommie Sue Keathley is still down with shingles; she has been since last August. Ivan Shaeffer is down with her back and might have to have surgery. Savannah Adkins is having knee surgery. Bob Blankenship is starting his third week of radiation.

Sue Spence is feeling better; it was good to see that smile on her face.

Those having birthdays this week are Teresa Lozier, Lexus Kemp, Dennis Keathley, and Kelon Tucker.

Until next week – God bless.

Did you ever have church on the banks of the river? Well, I can tell you it was wonderful. About fifty something Bethpage folks traveled to Columbus Belmont Park to enjoy time together with nature. The park was beautiful and you could hear the sounds of children’s laughter as they ran, played, swung and just enjoyed themselves. We had a couple of hymns at the ten o’clock hour and Bro James brought a short sermon. Some of our young men grilled hamburgers and hot dogs and everyone else brought trimmings and great desserts. The food was delicious and the visiting was special. I guess it was a big outdoor birthday party for Nick Duncan as he had his birthday last week and we got to sing to him. It was well worth the drive and we’ll try to do it again sometime.

We were missing Janice and Jimmy Cooper as Janice spent several days in the hospital and will be having more medical appointments coming up. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Janice for a speedy recovery.

After we got back to the Kenton area, several from the community attended the Kenton School Art and Music program. Those kids had worked hard to get ready for this presentation and did such a good job. Following the program, Renee Childs announced that she is resigning her position as Principal of the school to accept a new assignment within the school system. We congratulate her on this accomplishment but are saddened at her leaving Kenton. She has done an

outstanding job directing Kenton School for the last six years. Best wishes to her in her future position.

Several were seen at the Teapot parade in Trenton on Saturday. We were there to support our bands and others who participated in the parade.

It was an exciting weekend for Melissa Swift. On Friday night she received her Pin as a registered nurse at a ceremony at Central Baptist Church in Martin.

Saturday she was awarded her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Congratulations to her and all the other graduates from UTM. Her family hosted a dinner at Patty’s in Grand Rivers to celebrate these accomplishments. It seems that the day just kept getting better and better as Ryan McMackin chose this time to propose marriage to this sweet little lady.

Ryan’s parents, brother and grandparents were in attendance as well and everyone was so excited for this fine young couple. Congratulations and best wishes to them.

We are all so pleased to have Danny and Jane Hardin decide to make our community their permanent home. They have purchased the Harold and Betty Sims property and look forward to being close to family and friends. Glad to have you two back in this area.

Don’t forget to honor your Mom next Sunday, as it is Mother’s Day. If your mom is in Heaven, as mine is, relish the memories.

Have a great week and God bless.

Morning services at St. Paul began Sunday morning with Vivian Moore singing, “I love to praise Him,” with the women’s department accompanying her. I read the scripture, Nannie Taylor and Tenthy Pounds led the prayers, and Vivian Moore led the songs in devotion since it was the women’s department leading the devotion on first Sunday. Minister Jasmin Williams delivered the message. Her topic, “Neighbor, don’t trip,” was found in Genesis 37:4&5. The mass choir provided the music. Special selection was “Because He Lives” led by Tenthy Pounds. Communion was served.

Floyd and Sarah Brown of Bradford and I joined the many hundreds who attended the Tea Pot Parade in Trenton Saturday morning. It was a wonderful parade and all of the bands were very good. I really enjoyed sitting by a friend and co-worker, Robert Whitley. We reminisced about our friends and our Kellwood days.

Saturday evening, County Line Lodge # 68 and Naomi Chapter # 265 OES held their

Annual Scholarship Banquet at the Youth Center in Kenton. Rev. Michelle Skinner was our speaker, who did a fantastic job, and The Spiritual Gifts singers of Humboldt provided the music. We really enjoyed the fellowship, food, and entertainment. We thank everyone for attending to help us try to help young people go forward in their education.

Love and sympathy is extended to the families of Rev. Tony White of Sharon and James (Wolf) Arnold of Kenton. The city of Kenton was shocked this morning to hear of the death of a long time employee, Ricky Dean. His loved ones and the citizens of Kenton will certainly miss him, but the Lord does not make mistakes.

Those having birthdays this week are Lucy Alford, John Mays, and Micah Pitts. We wish them happy birthday.

Congratulations to Michelle Skinner who will graduate May 14, 2012, from Emory University in Atlanta, GA. She will be graduating with a Masters in Business.

God bless and have a good week.

Sandra Carey of Dyer is proud to announce the engagement and forthcoming wedding of her daughter Lyndsie Nik’ Kole to Jeffrey Allan Moore, son of William and Maria Moore of Dyersburg.

Lyndsie graduated from Gibson County High School in 2005. She is currently attending Arnold’s Beauty School.

Jeffrey graduated from Dyer County High School

in 2005. He is currently attending University of Tennessee at Martin, majoring in music education. Jeff will graduate in the fall of 2012.

The couple will be married at the courthouse in Dyersburg, on May 12, 2012, with a reception to follow at the Oakview Recreational Center in Newbern.

They plan to reside in Martin.

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Men with osteoporosis are encouraged to avoid cigarette smoking and excessive alcohol intake. In addition, a program of regular weight-bearing exercise is recommended. Calcium and vitamin D supplements should be taken daily. Men aged 50 years or older who have experienced a fracture in the past and have a low bone mineral density (BMD) score may be prescribed medications for osteoporosis, such as bisphosphonate medications. Alendronate (Fosamax) and risedronate (Actonel) are bisphosphonates that may be prescribed for men as well as women with osteoporosis. These medications work to prevent and decrease bone resorption, which leads to an increase in bone density.

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Clora’s Chapel By Robin McNeil

North Union By Connie CooperCommunity CalendarGIBSON COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT BOARD OF

COMMISSIONERS TO MEETThe Gibson County Utility District Board of Commissioners

May meeting will be on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. at the District office.

BAKE SALE FUNDARAISER RELAY FOR LIFESponsored by Dyer CP Church Team. Saturday, May 12th at

9 a.m. in the Food Rite Parking Lot. Homemade cakes, pies, rolls, bread and casseroles. Come by, pick up your baked goods for Mother’s day, and help with the fight against cancer. All proceeds go to Relay for Life.

MEMORIAL DAY SERVICESThe annual Memorial Day Service at Walnut Grove Cemetery

west of Trenton on Highway 104, is set for Sunday, May 27, 2012 at 2:30 p.m. The host this year will be Eaton Methodist Church,. We would like to invite all the community and surrounding churches to join us during this time of remembrance.

BAKE SALEThe New Concord Baptist Church WMU will be having a

bake sale Saturday, May 12th in front of the Kenton Florist on East College St. There will be numerous items to choose from. Come early! Sale begins around 8 a.m. and ends when sold out.

WOMANLESS BEAUTY REVIEWRutherford School Relay for Life team will be

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Greetings from Cloras Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Dyer, TN. We had a wonderful Sunday school and morning worship at Cloras Chapel on Sunday.

Elder Ronald McNeil and Sister Peggy Bonds were the adult and youth Sunday school teachers and did a fantastic job. Pastor Myles uplifted our hearts with words from God. His message was from Malachi 3:6 titled, “How Much Do I Owe Him?” The spirit was high.

We had a visiting minister yesterday, Minister Tony, who did our altar prayer and the presence of the Lord was all over the place. Everyone was rejoicing. We had 42 members present and nine guests. We certainly did miss Mrs. Sue Fisher and daughter, Sister Brenda Dammond at church Sunday.

God is so good and He is worthy to be praised. We did not have an afternoon service, so everyone just relaxed for the afternoon.

Pastor Myles visited Pastor Dennis McBride at Jackson General Hospital.

We were deeply saddened by the news of the death of Brother Tony White and Wolf. Our prayers go out to both families.

We missed Jaykayden Ivie in church Sunday, who is better known as Spanky.

We were glad to have Pastor Kevin Bell and family from Brownsville, Brother Adrian Williams from Milan, Brother Charles Cawthon, from Jackson and Minister Tony. They were a great asset to our service. We were also glad to see our members and we continue to pray for the sick and shut-ins.

Sunday will be Mother’s Day and the men of Cloras Chapel are planning a program for mothers in the morning worship service. I just know we will be blessed.

We are very proud of Keyonna Swift and Raven Vaughn who will be graduating from Peabody High School May 18th. Good job girls and we are so proud of you.

Third Sunday the ushers will have an afternoon service. Everyone is invited to come. Dinner will be served.

Don’t forget missionary meeting Saturday at 2:00pm and church wide rummage sale May 26th. Also May 26 at 6:00pm, there will be a benefit program for little Will Chism from Humboldt and Sister Mary Harris from Cloras Chapel in Milan at the Senior Citizen Building.

Cloras Chapel says to all have a good week and remember that Jesus has a blessing just waiting for us all. Never cease to pray.

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20 YEARS OF SERVICE - First State Bank is proud to announce Tracye Fender has achieved 20 years of service with the bank. Tracye serves as an administrative assistant for First State Ag Services. Presenting her a certificate is Brian McDaniel, Ag Services Division Manager.

Gene Norman helped get the Sunday services off to a good start with the reading of Isaiah 54:13 and leading us in a time of prayer for our shut ins and those on our prayer list.

Those who participated in the mission preparedness project at Dylan and Michelle Joyces’ reportedly had a great time even though the work was difficult and done in the heat of the day. But the group worked in cooperation and accomplished the task. They have several more activities planned for this summer.

The rodeo fans turned out for the THRSA rodeo held at UTM on Saturday night. We were there to cheer on Cody Cooper and Chelsea Joyce. We were all saddened to hear that Chelsea’s horse had died the day before. He had been her dear and faithful partner.

Sally Baird gave the children’s message. She talked about the importance of making good choices in life and especially the choice to follow Jesus.

Bro. Don’s message was entitled ‘The Upside Down Kingdom.’ It was taken from Mark 10:35. Ally and Libby

Goad helped Bro. Don with a visual illustration.

Sunday evening Bro. Chris began a 12-week study called ‘Slaying the Giants in Your Life.’ The first lesson is dealing with conquering fear.

We welcomed Shellie Carmoney, Linda’s daughter, and also baby Blakely Ann, Sandra English’s granddaughter to our services today. It was also Shellie’s birthday and we sang to her.

Other having birthdays this week are Noah Valentine, Blake Reese and Kenny Harris.

Thank you Ally and Madison for your service as acolytes this week. Bro. Don and Connie and Barbara and Ron Cooper visited New Prospect Church in Greenfield. Bro. Don’s cousin Mike Crossnoe is the pastor there and he was surprised when his relatives showed up to hear him preach.

Don’t forget to treat your mom extra special this week. If you no longer have your mother with you, then maybe you can do something nice for a special lady in your family or your church.

Have a great day and I’ll see you in church on Sunday.

Nite Lite Theatre will be holding auditions for the Children’s Summer Production of Disney’s Aladdin Jr.

Auditions will be on Monday, May 14th at 6 p.m. for children who have finished grades 2-6 and on Tuesday, May 15th at 6 p.m. for children who have finished grades 2-12.

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Production dates will be August 3rd-5th at Milan Middle School. Rehearsals will be throughout the summer beginning Tuesday June 5th.

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Concord FCE Club By Peggy Davis

Concord-Moore’s Chapel FCE Club met Monday, April 16, 2012, at 7 p.m. at Moore’s Chapel Community Center.

Jan Burks presented recycling items to be used in gardens and showed items she had created such as labels for plants using coat hangers and can lids with beads, spare earrings, etc.; using chandelier or Christmas light bulbs and adding eyes and wire to make insects, and using candleholders, cups, saucers, and bottles to make garden stakes. All of these add interest to one’s garden.

Ruth Ethridge demonstrated how to use chandelier globes, old saucers, votives, candleholders, bowls, and flowerpots glued together to make birdfeeders or decorative pieces for the home.

Sandra Newman then called the meeting to order. Peggy Bell gave the devotional based on Philippians 4:6, about not worrying and letting God ‘take the reins.’ She then led the group in prayer. Patsy Scott led the group in singing Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah. Members present were Peggy Bell, Debbie Brown, Joyce Brown, Jan Burks, Peggy Davis, Pat Eddlemon, Ruth Ethridge, Teresa McConnell, Patsy Scott, Pat Ward, Joyce Chester, Debbie White, and Sandra Newman.

Sandra then read the poem ’Mind’ by James Allen.Pat Eddlemon reported that cookbooks would be available in a couple of weeks. ‘Tastes from Gibson County’ has 113 pages and features a picture of Gibson County courthouse on the front.

The club received a Certificate of Achievement for earning the Master Club award.Jan Burks reported that the Gibson County Fair theme this year is ‘A Red, White, and Blue Af-Fair and is a tribute to our veterans. They

are looking into adding new categories. Demonstrations such as quilting will be held in the pageant area after Tuesday evening. Sandra Newman and Dorothy Farner are chairpersons for this event.

Peggy Davis read a note of thanks from Georgie Smith.

A motion was made by Teresa McConnell that a donation be made to a favorite charity when there is a death in the family of our members. Pat Ward seconded, and the motion carried.

Hostesses are now responsible for calling members to remind them of meetings and what to bring, such as Carl Perkins items.

A yard sale/book sale is being planned for June 16 or 23; Patsy Scott will check with the Community Center for dates.On June 4, a planning meeting for the November 2012 conference will be held at 9:30 at the AgPlex. Buttons are needed for the button bracelet walk-in session at the conference that will cost $5. All items for the conference gift shop need to be completed by the end of July. Portable, small Christmas decorations, cell phone holders, and etched glasses/vases are possible items. It was suggested that the June 18 meeting be set aside to work on these items and the meeting should begin at 6 p.m.

June 5 is the County Council Fashion Revue and Cultural Arts event, beginning at 11:30. Our club is responsible for registration.

Joyce Chester won the door prize of begonias and gardening implements. After the club collect, the meeting was adjourned.The next meeting is May 21 at 7 p.m. at the Moore’s Chapel Community Center. If anyone is interested in joining the club, please call Peggy Davis at 855-2519.

The Gibson County FCE Spring Rally and meeting was held in April.

Ladies wore their favorite hats and speaker Ken White’s program on the Civil War and Tennessee history, was a welcome addition to the ladies meeting. A war where Americans killed fellow Americans. Although the war tore the country apart it also made it stronger, White said.

Facts of interest were that 625,000 Americans were killed and that 300 women fought dressed as men. He explained how different flags were used throughout the war and why.

The potluck luncheon was enjoyed by everyone before the 1:30 meeting began. Tommy Sue Howington welcomed members and a guest, Kay Sellers.

Sellers, gave a heartfelt devotional on “Strength.” She spoke of a popular performer on the “Lawrence Welk Show” Norma Zimmerman.

Dorothy Farner, led the group in singing “Easter Parade” and “Springtime in the Rockies.”

Announcements by Howington were of the death of Dorothy Sammons husband and Janice Gibson’s mother. Cards to both will be sent from county club, Howington said. She also told the group that the cookbook project was finished and should be ready soon. There was a discussion

of how cookbooks sales would be handled. Cookbooks will sell for $10 each and can be purchased by contacting any FCE member.

CVU’s and reading certificates were handed out. Those receiving CVU’s were Joyce Brown, Janice Gibson, Peggy Griffith, Marie Gurton, Shirley Hill, Tommy Howington, Berdie Mathis, Teresa McConnell, Sandra Newman, Elizabeth Singleton and Carolee Smith. Receiving Advanced reading certificates were; Joyce Brown, Janice Gibson, Patsy Scott, Sandra Newman, Joyce Chester and Ruth Ethridge. Regular certificates were given to Debbie White, Dorothy Farner, Teresa McConnell, Tommie Vaughn, Marie Gurton, Tommie Howington, Regina Burch and Peggy Bell.

A card from Gibson County Memorial Library was read, thanking the members for the donation sent.

Howington announced that Patsy Scott would be the new Inspirational Leader. Other announcements were of the mini-conference on July 31, April tap-a-talent and that the boxes had been sent to our soldiers overseas.

Jan Burks gave information on fair happenings. She told the dates of the fair would be August 27th - September 3rd and the theme was “A Red, White and Blue Af-Fair.

Gibson Co. FCE Club By Ruth Ethridge

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“We assemble to worship and leave to serve.” It is a joy and a privilege to be able to come together especially on the first day of another week to honor God and remember the death, burial and resurrection of our Lord. It is unthinkable that there

will be many who did not even want to worship God. There will be an accounting day for everyone when the Lord will sit in judgment on that great day of His return.

Barbara Wiley was able to drive her car to services on Sunday. She has not been able to do this in some time. Lucy Paschall is now home from her knee surgery and progressing slowly. Virginia Smith was not able to be with us on Sunday. James White remains in the Trenton Nursing Home. Let us keep all these in our prayers.

Our lesson for Sunday comes from Galatians chapter 2, verses 20-21. The apostle Paul tells us,

“I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I, who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life that I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. I do not set aside the grace of God; for if righteousness comes through the law, then Christ died in vain.”

Much that we know of the Christian life is dependent upon the apostle Paul. He wrote half the books of the New Testament. His conduct and attitudes are set before us as an example. (Colossians 11:1) Paul expresses some of these principles in our text that guided his life as a disciple of Christ as he speaks of “the life that I now live in the flesh.” What kind of life was that? Are we governed by the same principles today? Neither time nor space would permit us to do justice to this text, but there are four things that a crucified life means to us.

It is a life crucified with Christ. We can’t go back in time and join Christ on the cross! But we can be united with Christ in His death when we are baptized. (Romans 6:3-8) Baptism into Christ is a baptism into His death. (Romans 6:3-4) If we have been baptized into Christ, we can say together with Paul, “I have been crucified with Christ.” It means a death to self. (Galatians 2:20) I no longer live to self. I now live a life in Christ.

Being crucified with Christ is a life in which Christ lives in me. We are taught how to make sure that He will abide in us. (John 14:21-23, 15:9-10) As we keep the commandments of Christ, we are assured that He will live in us. There are many blessings that come from Christ living in us… (John 14:21, 15:11, 16:33, 17:24)

Being crucified with Christ also means that I have a life that lives by faith in Christ. The word faith implies trust. Living by faith in Christ means constantly trusting in Jesus and his blood to cleanse us from sin. (1 John 1:7-9) I will trust in Jesus, not in self, not in the law, not in the world! We trust Jesus because He loves us so much and gave His life for us. (John 3:16, Galatians 2:20) There are many more reasons that we should understand what God has done for us. In future lessons, we will examine more of what Paul means when he says, “ I have been crucified with Christ.” Have you been crucified with Christ as the apostle Paul had?

Keely Mill by Dianne Hamlin

Our Sunday school hour began with everyone standing and singing the hymn “Heavenly Sunlight.” Keith Hamlin opened us in prayer.

We all dismissed to our Sunday school classes. Christy Skelton opened the adult class in prayer before doing a good job teaching us our lesson ‘Learn to Pray’ from Luke 17-18. Our lesson encouraged us to be persist in prayer and to pray in ways that are true to God’s compassion and mercy. Keith Hamlin closed us in prayer.

Rejoice in the Lord always.

Our Sunday morning worship hour began with Christy Skelton playing the piano and Stephen Fields leading us in the hymn “Rock of Ages.” Dakota Warren led us in prayer.

Jennifer Fields spoke to us

about Birth Choice and their “Change for Life Campaign” she encouraged the church to fill up baby bottles with their loose change from Mother’s Day thru Father’s Day.

Bro. Steve welcomed everyone and made many announcements. We had a time of reciting our new memory verse and lifting up our praise reports. Everyone enjoyed our time of meet and greet with our church family and visitors where kind words, smiles and hugs are shared. We welcome our visitors and thank the Lord for them.

Bro. Steve’s morning message ‘Prayer and The Faith of a Gentile Woman’ was from Matthew 15:21-31. Stephen Fields dismissed services in prayer as the hymn “Have Thine Own Way, Lord!” was sung.

Read your Bibles and pray without ceasing this week.

On May 19, 2012, from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., we will be celebrating Lona Davidson’s 90th birthday. We are having a birthday card party at the Dyer VFW building. If you have ever received a card from her, please come and bring her a card or mail her one. On a separate sheet of paper, please share a memory or thought that will be placed in a memory book. Thank you.

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The Apostolic Faith By Amy Davidson

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Golden Agers By Alice Ernest

The Kenton School student body performed their annual Music Program last Sunday afternoon at the Kenton Gym. Under the direction of music teacher, Latisha Bell, and before a large crowd they paid tribute to icons of entertainment from the past and present.

“Lights, Camera, Action” was a big hit with the crowd as the costumed students brought back old favorites, Clark Gable, Mae West, Bette Davis, John Travolta and others as well as Spongebob Squarepants, Shrek, Willy Wonka, etc. The audience was pleasantly entertained by the collaborative performance of the classes as well as by each individual performance.

Prior to the event, there was a Silent Auction held, with the artwork of the students going to the highest bidder. All the proceeds will help

fund the school art/music program.

Closing remarks, by Principal Renee Childs included the sad news of her taking another position within the Gibson County School System at the close of this school year. Her years of exemplary service at the Kenton School as well as to the entire Kenton Community was shown appreciation with a standing ovation by those in attendance.

Best wishes to Ms. Renee in her new position and congratulations students on a stellar musical performance!

Following their vision, (to be) “a church which seeks to engage, equip, and encourage people through the Gospel to become more like Christ,” Pastor Brian and the congregation of the Kenton First Baptist Church will conduct a special “Recommitment Day”

“…He brought me through…” (Ezekiel 47:4) Can you look back over the seasons of your life and see the times that you thought you’d never get through while was happening but now know that it was definitely the Lord who brought you through? I know I can. Praise God!

Just one common thing that many of us share is parenting. My children are now teenagers and preteens and I can honestly say that I’m blessed with great kids. They’re funny and loads of fun –when I allow it to be fun that is. But Saturday, I was at the ballpark all day with those four children who all play ball and there was a mother there who had two pre-kindergarten children and one on the ball field and one on the way! I thought back to the time when my children were small and just grew tired thinking of it! God gives us strength as we need it though and there have been countless times when the Lord God almighty brought me through. His arm is never too short.

Ezekiel 47 is where Pastor Davidson preached from today. Ezekiel is telling how the Lord took him to a house where the waters were rising to the threshold and coming in under the door. Then he was taken out further to where the water was ankle deep. Then even further until the water was to his knees. Further still until the water was to his waist and then finally Ezekiel was taken to a place that could not be passed over. In verse nine of this passage, Ezekiel tells us what was spoken to him about these places: “and it shall come to pass, that everything that liveth, which moveth, whithersoever the rivers shall come, shall live: and there shall be a very great multitude of fish,

because these waters shall come thither: for they shall be healed: and every thing shall live whither the river cometh.”

My Scofield Bible titles this chapter “river of the sanctuary.” I wonder if any of my fellow Christ followers are tired of standing at the threshold looking out at the deep water. Or maybe you’re in ankle deep water. I believe the enemy of our souls can keep us here for a long time. We get convinced that somehow we’ve got enough of Jesus to keep us out of hell but then we just get stuck there. That’s just another lie and tick of the enemy to keep you from drawing nearer to God. God wants our all and will accept no less. The Bible teaches us that once we set out following Jesus – once we truly give our hearts to God with true repentance and Baptism in Jesus name – God begins a work in us. That work is to bring us from “glory to glory.” He cleans us up with a conviction upon our hearts, and then as we seek to know Him more and more, He gives us strength and power in the Holy Ghost to overcome any sins in our lives that cause the great gulf between us and God. He calls out to us daily, bidding us to come out into the deep – the deep part of the river where we must live a life of complete surrender to God and His will for us. We must have faith and trust Him for

Wednesday is always a good day for friends to get together and Wednesday morning May 2, was pleasurable for 19 Golden Agers as they met at the Dyer FBC Family Life Center for refreshment both physical and spiritual and discussion of future plans. Dyer FBC Pastor DeWayne Goodgine led the morning blessing.

A big welcome was extended to Elvie Hendricks, who had missed several weeks following a fall. (Maybe at some special occasion she’ll bake her sour cream coconut cake that “you haven’t lived (culinarily speaking) until you’ve eaten a slice.” However, the meeting was eerily quiet since Betty Legg and Carlene Stephenson both were absent. But they’ll both be back in full volume next week.

Remembered at prayer time were: Jeri Bailey, Mae Brogdon, Kay Smith, Beth Bugg, Renee’ Worrell, Jason Griggs, Rick McCormick, Doug Gordon, Ron Phillips, and others ever in our hearts. Prayers of comfort were

offered up for Gibson County Sheriff Chuck Arnold and his wife Starr in the loss of his mother Betty Arnold. Alice Ernest led the prayer.

Kenny McEwen and Anne Thompson led the group in singing “Jesus Loves Me” and “O, How I Love Jesus.” Kenny sang “He Touched Me” as his morning’s special.

Bro. Michael Barnett, Dyer FBC leader of youth and children, conducted the morning’s Bible. From Jeremiah 29, he selected verses 11-14, some of the most assuring verses of God’s Word to us. God’s hand is guiding our plans as he did the children of Israel in the 500’s B.C. They were in exile in Babylon for 70 years total and Jeremiah’s letter to them was in the middle of the exile. His advice that was God directed was to go into active living with positive expectations for the future. As Golden Agers, we are not in exile, but we are certainly not in the prime of life in years. We should continue living toward the future for the Lord has plans for all.

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every single need we have to the point that when He doesn’t give us what we ask for, our “need” bends and we say, “well, Lord, you know best.”

Elijah sat out by the brook for many days depending solely upon the Lord to feed him. A bird brought Elijah his food during this time and even when the brook that he had drunk from had dried up from the drought, Elijah did not move until the Lord told him to do so. That’s the kind of faith I want to have. That’s the kind of walk with the Lord that I desire to have. And when you think to yourselves, “oh, that just doesn’t happen today. That was only for then,” look over your shoulder and say “well hello Satan,” because it’s Satan that keeps people convinced of that filthy lie. God is the yesterday, today, and forever and if you read your Bibles, you’ll become convinced of that too. I pray that God gives me a great desire to move out into the deep as He calls out to me – a desire that overcomes all fear and doubt. I pray the same for all Jesus followers.

Be people of prayer this week. Pray the drugs out of our community and pray for that drug addict in your family this week. Pray. Pray. Pray. Deliverance is just around the corner and when you start praising God for it in advance, you’ll see deliverance. God is faithful. Always.

COOL SPRINGS ZUMBATHON - Certified Zumba instructors Edna Leitherland, Tabatha Cowan, Tonya Stafford, Kristi Greene and Tammy Ladd, along with some 15 to 18 other women, gathered Saturday at the Yorkville Community Center. Their purpose was to help raise money for the Cool Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church Relay for Life Team as well as become more physically fit. Over $200 was raised to help in the fight against cancer. The Gibson - North Relay for Life will be June 15 at the Gibson County High School Football Stadium.

service outside on May 20, where, as a body, the FBC will rededicate herself to the Lord, to the people of Kenton, and to the world. The public setting will give the church the opportunity to show the community their commitment to Christ.

Food for Thought: Their smile, their look, their way of think, it all gives me cause for joy. Their talk, their walk, their carefree ways are fun whether girl or boy. Their love, their hugs, their kisses, too are priceless to all whom they give. I thank the Lord each and every day, ‘cause kids make it so fun to live!

Prayer List: Terry Sweat, Liam Sims, Dewey Bradley, Paul Hughes, Paul Lee Williams, Cathy and Henry Herane, Elmer and Virginia Williams, Carol and Bobby Primrose, Elaine and Jesse Davidson, Vickie Robinson, Freda Lamar, Jerry Williams, and Ronnie Lamar.

Turner serves on Tennessee Arts Commission panel

Royce Turner of Kenton recently served on the Tennessee Arts Commission’s 2012 Citizen Advisory Panel in Nashville. Panelists meet once a year to offer advice on program planning and to review grand applications. In addition, they serve as year-round resources to the arts Commission staff as advocates for the arts in their communities.

The annual meetings were held throughout the month of April. Panels are divided into different categories such as arts education, community arts, folk arts, literary arts, visual

arts, music, dance, theater, inter-arts and rural arts. Panel members are appointed to two-year terms, and generally consist of professional artists, arts administrators, patrons, sponsors, educators, and community leaders.

“Our citizen panels consist of dedicated and informed individuals from across the state,” said Rod Reiner, deputy director of the commission. “These individuals provide an invaluable service to the commission, and are critical to the grant making process.”

“The caliber of individuals serving on the panels is

impressive, and we are so appreciative of their time and effort,” adds Reiner. “Most of the individuals have strong backgrounds in, or are active supporters of the arts. They make a tremendous contribution.”

Panelists must be nominated. They are required to include a statement of their individual qualifications to serve on the advisory panel. Nominees are contacted to confirm their interest and commitment to attend specific meetings, and their willingness to serve as arts advocates in their areas. Panelists are expected to make a commitment to participate in an area orientation, and to attend the grant applications review meeting.

For more information on the Citizen Advisory Panels, contact Rod Reiner, deputy director of the Commission, at 615-741-2093 or email: rod.reiner@tn.gov. Information is also available online: www.tn.gov/arts.

Royce Turner

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BASE HIT - Senior Anna Santaniello lands a base hit to right field against Crockett County. Santaniello was 1 for 3 during district play against Crockett County. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

GOT IT - Lady Pioneer second baseman Hannah Moore goes all out to stop the ball from going into the outfield. Moore 1 for 2 with a walk Tuesday night at Ripley. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

SACRIFICE HIT - Gibson County Mary-Elizabeth Miller laid down a sacrifice bunt to move Anna Santaniello over to second. Miller hit a 2 run home run against Ripley. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

12 IN 12 - Anna Paige Fuqua finished the District Tournament with twelve strikeouts in twelve innings, she also had a sacrifice bunt to score a run against Crockett County. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

GOING FOR AN OUT - Shortstop Chelsea Joyce makes a running catch in the outfield for an out. Joyce was 3 for 6 with a double, 1 run and 2 stolen bases. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

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the District 13-AA Softball Tournament Gibson County suffered a 3-2 loss against Ripley Tuesday night. Senior Mary-Elizabeth Miller hit a 2 run home run in the second inning to give the Lady Pioneers a 2-0 lead. Ripley scored 2 runs in the 4th off of an error

and 1 more run on a sac fly to give them 3-2 lead. Leading Gibson County were: Mary-Elizabeth Miller 1 for 3, 1 HR and 2 RBI, Chelsea Joyce 1 for 3, 1 double and 1 stolen base and Hannah Moore 1 for 2 with a walk. Anna Paige Fuqua finished the game with seven strikeouts in six innings.

In the second game of the District Tournament the Lady Pioneer lost 3-2 against Crockett County. It was due to some questionable umpiring calls. Gibson County pitcher Anna Paige Fuqua started the game off by striking out two of the four batters she faced in the first inning. In the third inning Gibson County Anna Santaniello scored on an error by Crockett County’s outfield to give the Lady Pioneers a 1-0 lead. Chelsea Joyce got a lead off single in the fourth and scored on a sacrifice by Anna Paige Fugua to give Gibson County a 2 to 0 lead. Crockett County scored three unearned runs in the sixth due to some questionable calls by the umpires to give them a 3

to 2 lead, which they held on to and won the game. Chelsea Joyce was 2 for 3, 1 run and 1 stolen base, Anna Santaniello was 1 for 3 and Anna Paige Fuqua had five strikeouts in 6 innings.

The Lady Pioneers Coach Chris Lownsdale said,” I am extremely proud of the way the girls played during the tournament and the rest of the season. They have come a long way and played well against a lot of tough teams. I have seen marked improvement this season and felt like we had the most competitive team we have had in a while. We are losing seven seniors that are going to be missed on and off the field. They have been a great group to coach and have worked hard to improve their game.

OUTCAST LOCAL MEMBERS - The OutCast 14 and under team (based in Troy, TN) captured first place at the ‘She Stole On You’ Fastpitch Softball Tournament recently held in Benton, Kentucky. The team was ceded first after pool play but lost a close one in their first game in the elimination round. They fought their way back with four games on the second day of the tournament to beat the Illinois Express two games to capture the title. Local team members of the Champion OutCast are Sydney Inman, Rebecca Lee and Madison Ellis. The girls display their first place trophies from the ‘She Stole On You’ 14 and under Championship held in Benton, Kentucky.

YORKVILLE/SPRING HILL SCHOOLS DARE GRADUATION - Gibson County Sheriff’s Department DARE officers Rhonda Barnes and Dewayne Clark held DARE graduation ceremonies recently at Yorkville School for both Yorkville and Spring Hill (lower photo) fifth grade students. Essay winners from Yorkville were (photo above) first place Lydia Todd, runner up Kaitlyn Zarecor and Spring Hill winner Emery Presley. GC Sheriff Chuck Arnold was among the speakers. (photos by Martha Todd)

Calah Paulhus of Dyer graduated Cum Laude from UTM on May 5, 2012. She received a Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Mathematics and a minor in History. She was selected the recipient of the 2012 Senior Award in mathematics that she accepted at the Honors Program on Sunday, April 22, 2012.

She will be attending Graduate School at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to pursue a Masters Degree in Mathematics. She has been granted a Graduate Assistant position to work in the Math Department for the coming

Paulhus graduates UTM Cum Laude

Calah Paulhus

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Mrs. Jessica Riffe’s 3rd grade class

The Farmers & Merchants Bank, Dyer, gave the Dyer Elementary School the third graders their class t-shirts with all their names on the back of the shirts. The F&M Bank sponsors the third grade classes every year and gives the students special treats and gifts throughout the school year. The t-shirts were presented by bank

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DYER D.A.R.E. ESSAY WINNERS – Essay winners are (center) Brooke Siler and Jon Austin Cunningham posing with the GCHS D.A.R.E. role models. Essay winner Alaina Eddlemon is not pictured.

D.A.R.E. GRADUATE WITH PROUD GRANDFATHER – Dyer D.A.R.E. graduate Dalton Pierce poses with his proud grandfather, Sheriff’s Department Captain Roger Gray.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL AWARDS - The 2011-2012 basketball season awards banquet was held at GCHS cafeteria on Thursday, April 19. After a tasty meal catered by Terry McCaslin of Northside Market in Milan, the coaches reflected on the past season and presented their awards. Pioneers receiving awards were (seated) Zach Eskew, Jacolby Milan, Colby Marcle, Colton Marcle (standing) Bernard Chambers, Mitchell Simpson and Ladarius Osler.

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GCHS CHEERLEADER AWARDS - Cheerleaders receiving awards at 2011-12 basketball awards banquet were (seated) Kaitlin Jones, Mallarie Riffe, Frankie Hall, Courtney Churchwell (standing) Rachel Floor, Olivia Fly, Leslie Hall, and Briana Andeson.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL AWARDS - GCHS Lady Pioneers receiveing basketball awards were (seated) Courtney Haynes, Jasmine Whittemore, Khadijah Alexander (standing) Amber Rea, and Chelsea Joyce.

DYER SCHOOL D.A.R.E. GRADUATION – Mrs. DuRall’s, Mrs. Terri’s and Mrs. Thompon’s classes combined for a photograph with D.A.R.E. Instructor Sheriff’s Deputy Rhonda Bonds, Sheriff’s Department Captain Roger Gray, guest speaker Linda Carmoney, the Gibson County High School D.A.R.E. role models and probation officer

school year. She plans to pursue her Doctorate Degree before beginning a career in her field of study.

Calah, a 2008 graduate of GCHS, is the daughter of Nancy Paulhus of Dyer and Christopher Paulhus of Chapmansboro, TN. Her grandparents are Rev. Lloyd and Mrs. Pauline Hardy, also of Dyer; Russell and Terry Findley of Radcliff, KY; and Bob and Maria Paulhus of Terceira, Azores, Portugal. She is an active member of the Dyer United Pentecostal Church.

Her family and friends are proud of her accomplishments and applaud her achievements. We wish her well in future endeavors.

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ACCEPTING BIDSThe Gibson County Special School District

will be accepting bids on duplicator paper until 1:00 pm, Monday, May 21, 2012. Bids received after that day and time will be returned to the sender unopened. For specifications, contact Terry Cunningham at 731-692-3803. Gibson County Special School District reserves the right to accept the lowest and best bid. Gibson County Special School District reserve the right to reject any and all bids.

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SATURDAY - May 12 - 10:00 AM: 165 Hurt St., Trezevant Tn 38258

Take Hwy 79 to four-way stop in Trezevant and follow signs.Selling Eva Gene Walker Estate

HOUSE, ANTIQUES, HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS, COINSSee entire list at www.ridgelyauctionco.com

#341#5437

3 BR, 1 1/2 BA, 1500 +/- sq. ft. vinyl siding home on spacious lot within walking distance of Dollar Store, bank and two cafes. Home features formal

dining, sunroom, security doors, living room and den, kitchen, separate utility room, updated electrical, new windows, CHA, large fenced back yard, covered back porch, paved drive, 2-car detached garage with storage, and floored attic. Home is in good location to live or own as investment property.

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONSThe Tri-City Reporter is accep ng

applica ons for office/adver sing/repor ng posi on. Interested par es should have a good command of the English language, good people and

computer skills and be willing to work in all aspects of compiling the newspaper.

Mail resume to Tri-City ReporterPO Box 266, Dyer, TN 38330,

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FRIDAY - May 11 - 5:05 PM: 611 South College St Trenton Tn 38382Selling for Cathy Flynn, Moving

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Single story three bedroom, one bath vinyl siding home located in the historic district of Trenton TN. Home is 1850+/- sq ft , central heat and air conditioning, features a paved driveway and carpet and hardwood floors, formal dining area, separate utility/laundry room, kitchen with

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Home is very clean and well kept, yard is nicely landscaped.

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The Town of Rutherford is an equal opportunity employer. We do no dicriminate regardless of race, creed, age or national origin.

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Inspections Building PermitsJoe and Deana’s Bypass

Grill, Dyer, complete inspection, 87 score

Rutherford Elementary School cafeteria, Rutherford, complete inspection, 94 score

Ruben’s Drive In, Humboldt, follow-up inspection, 83 score

Trenton Elementary School cafeteria, Trenton, follow-up inspection, 92

Diamond Oaks Snack Bar, Trenton, complete inspection 93 score

TLC, Trenton, complete inspection, 89 score

Silla’s Spoon Cafe, Humboldt, complete inspection 92 score

Kountry Kitchen, Humboldt, complete inspection, 81 score, two criticals

Kountry Kitchen, Humboldt, follow-up inspection, 90 score

Pollard’s Day Care, Trenton, complete inspection, 90 score

1 of a Kind, Milan, complete inspection, 81 score, two criticals

La Fiesta, Milan, follow-up inspection, 91 score

Brown’s Breakfast and Lunch Grill, Humboldt, complete inspection, 91 score

Pizza Hut, Humboldt, follow-up inspection, 81 score

Toot and Tell It, Dyer, complete inspection, 92 score

Dean’s BBQ and More, Milan, complete inspection, 87 score, one critical

Dean’s BBQ and More, Milan, follow-up inspection, 91 score

C & G Lounge, Milan, complete inspection, 94 score

Paula’s Playground, Trenton, follow-up inspection, 91 score

Rocky Top BBQ, Trenton, complete inspection, 86 score

Trenton Elks Lodge Lounge, Trenton, complete inspection, 94 score

Trenton Elks Lodge Kitchen, Trenton, complete inspection, 86 score, one critical

Trenton Elks Lodge Kitchen, Trenton, follow-up inspection, 91 score

Sam’s BBQ, Humboldt, complete inspection, 87 score

Rhodes Family Diner, Medina, complete inspection, 82 score, two criticals

Mom and Pop’s Pizza Place, Medina, complete inspection, 94 score

Huddle House, Milan, complete inspection, 87 score, two criticals

Wendy’s, Milan, complete inspection, 85 score, two criticals

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

El Sombrero, follow-up inspection, 92 score

1 of a Kind, Milan, follow-up inspection, 90 score

Domino’s Pizza, Trenton, complete inspection, 74 score, five criticals

Medina Skating Rink, Medina, complete inspection, 99 score

Bradford BBQ, Bradford, complete inspection, 91

Bradford BBQ 1, Bradford, complete inspection, 92 score

Williams Bonding, 115 W. Central Street, Trenton

Church of God of Prophecy, 310 Factory Street, Trenton

Tom White, 268 Concord-Cades Road, Trenton

Robert and Wendy Lusk, 115 Horace Buress Road, Atwood

Jacky Lyles, 137 Gold Medal Road, Milan

Edna Leitherland, 152 Seedtick Road, Dyer

Chris and Denise Hardwick, 178 Chapel Hill Road, Milan

building permitsJohn Robert Eddlemon,

505 Milan Highway, Trenton

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 April 6, 2009, executed by NINA JOHNSON, UNMARRIED, conveying certain real property therein described to QUICK SEARCH INC. as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, on April 15, 2009, as Instrument No. 104342, in Book 935, at Page 857; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, Notice of the Right to Foreclose (“Notice”) was given in compliance with Tennessee law by the mailing a copy of the Notice to the parties at least sixty (60) days prior to the first publication of the Substitute Trustee’s Sale. WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee 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 May 31, 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 in the North margin of McKnight Road, which point is the Southeast corner of W.F. Reasons as recorded in Deed Book 101, page 240, Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee and the Southwest corner of the herein described tract; thence from the point of beginning and with the East line of Reasons, North 112.50 feet to a Southwest corner of James R. and Billy Joe McKnight as recorded in Deed Book 110, page 265, Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee; thence with lines of McKnight, the following calls: South 88 degrees 18 minutes 48 seconds East 203.13 feet, South 00 degrees 31 minutes 29 seconds East 210.00 feet to the North margin of McKnight Road; thence with the North margin of McKnight Road, North 89 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 205.00 feet to the beginning. There is located on above described lot, a one story brick house as shown on plat. There is no recorded plat showing setback lines of easements. PARCEL # 156-32.09 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 32 MCKNIGHT ROAD, HUMBOLDT, TN 38343. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): NINA JOHNSON OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Substitute Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2-984-0407 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (866) 681-5002 Registered Agent: CT Corporation System 800 South Gay Street, Suite 2021 Knoxville, TN 37929 Tel: (865) 342-3522 TS#: 12-0017247 FEI # 1006.157901 05/09/2012, 05/16/2012, 05/23/2012

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALEDYER COUNTY, STATE OF TENNESSEE

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Default has been made in the terms, conditions and payments provided for in that certain Deed of Trust dated April 22, 1999, of record in Deed Book/Page Number 375 / 87, Instrument 9902969, Register’s Office for Dyer County, Tennessee, from Annie Mae Boykin and Henry Boykin Jr. (Borrower) to JOHN W. BRYD (Trustee) for the benefit of BARTLETT MORTGAGE, INC. (Lender), securing the Note/indebtedness therein described, the entire Note/indebtedness having been declared in default and immediately due and payable by the lawful owner and holder thereof.

U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR C-BASS 2007-SP1 TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-SP1 (Holder), now being the present owner/holder of said indebtedness, has now requested that foreclosure proceedings be instituted, and said Holder has appointed the firm listed below as Successor Trustee under said Deed of Trust, by an instrument duly recorded in the aforesaid records, to serve in the place and stead of the aforementioned Trustee. Notice of the Right to Foreclose was sent to the Borrower by letter dated February 16, 2012.

NOW, THEREFORE, said Successor Trustee, or agent thereof, pursuant to said Deed of Trust, having been requested by the Holder so to do, and by virtue of the authority and power vested in said Successor Trustee by said Deed of Trust, will on June 05, 2012 at 1:00 p.m., at the usual and customary location at the Dyer County, Tennessee, Courthouse, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash (or credit upon the indebtedness secured if the lawful owner and holder thereof is the successful purchaser), the following-described property:

LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE 4TH CIVIL DISTRICT OF DYER COUNTY TENNESSEE AND BEING LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF CUSTER AVENUE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF DYERSBURG AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF CUSTER AVENUE, SAID POINT BEING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 17 OF THE BLANCHE K. BRUCE SUBDIVISION SECTION 1 AS SHOW BY PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT CABINET A, SLEEVE 49-D IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE FOR DYER COUNTY TENNESSEE; RUNS THENCE IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION WITH THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 17 A DISTANCE OF 163.7 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT, SAID POINT BEING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT NO. 17; RUNS THENCE IN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION 270 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT IN THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF CUSTER AVENUE; RUNS THENCE WITH THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF CUSTER AVENUE IN A SOUTHWESTERLY DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 320 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

THIS PROPERTY IS ASSESSED AS MAP 99-L, GROUP B, PARCEL 1.00 AS SHOWN IN THE RECORDS OF THE TAX ASSESSOR’S OFFICE FOR DYER COUNTY TENNESSEE.

THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED UNTO ANNIE MAE BOYKIN BY DEED RECORDED IN RECORD BOOK 375, PAGE 85 IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE FOR DYER COUNTY TENNESSEE.

For informational purposes only, this property is commonly known as 814 Custer Avenue, Dyerburg, TN 38024, Parcel ID 099L B 0D100 000.

The property shall be free from all right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, dower, courtesy, elective share, and all other exemptions that are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the Successor Trustee will sell and convey only as Successor Trustee, “as is” and “where is” and without covenants of seizing or warranties of title.

Listing of Subordinate Lien holders: N/A

Listing of Other Interested Parties: N/A

This sale is subject to liens; easements; encumbrances; property taxes; rights of redemption of taxing entities; all matters shown on any recorded plan(s) or plat(s); any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and other matters which are prior in right to the lien of the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

If a high bidder fails to close a sale, the Successor Trustee shall have the option of making the sale to the next highest bidder. The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the sale to another day, time and/or place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above, or at any date and time fixed by a preceding postponement. Alternatively, at its option, Successor Trustee may give a new notice of sale.

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

PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & AUTO AUCTION

Saturday, May 12 @ 9:00 a.m.294 Anglin Lane, Jackson, TN

• Autos • Trucks • Trailers • Mowers • ATV’s • Motorcycles • Boats • Motorhomes • Backhoes • Dozers • Misc. Items

CONSIGNMENTS NOW BEING ACCEPTED* Every item is sold as is - where is *

* No guarantees or warranties whatsoever ** You are responsible for inspecting items before bidding *

* All sales are final *Items will be added to the auction sale. In some situation beyond our control an item

may be removed from the sale. Call first before traveling if this is a concern.INSPECTION ON SITE FRIDAY 9-5, CHECK IN MON-THURS 9-4, FRIDAY 9-3,

NO ITEM CHECKED IN DAY OF SALE

Visit www.hinsonauctions.comfor more information, detailed listing, pictures & terms.

If you have any equipment you would like to sell call Rick at 731-467-1842Check Back Often • Items Added Frequently

BY BILL FOSTEROn Saturday, April 28,

2012 a beautiful dedication at Parks Cemetery Ridge Confederate Memorial Plaza in Trimble, TN took place. More work has been done to this memorial with the addition of the 13 Confederate state flags, a beautiful life-size Confederate soldier statue, and finishing touches on the plaza itself were proudly displayed by the General Otho French Strahl Camp 176 from Union City, TN.

In attendance were several distinguished guests and the main guest speaker, SCV CIC Kelly Barrow, educator, writer and historian.

Gun salutes where given by the 7th TN dismounted

Cavalry, Co B and artillery salute by Parker’s Crossroads Battery. Will Thralls and Senator Bill Sanderson played Taps.

The many spectators were highly impressed with the additional work that has taken place since the

beginning of this journey with the raising of the flagpole in June 2008.

A special thank you goes to Hamilton Parks, IV and his lovely wife for all their assistance and dedication to detail in this wonderful endeavor.

Statue dedication held at Confererate Plaza

STATUE DEDICATION - Ladies dressed in Civil War period costimes stand beside the newly dedicated statue of a Confederate soldier at Parks Cemetery Ridge Confederate Memorial Plaza in Trimble.

Lexie Chumley, 106R Concord-Moore’s Chapel Road, Trenton

James Bradley, 637 Laneview-Concord Road, Trenton

Paul Marshall, 20 Paul Hale Road, Medina

Jacob Hopper, 203 St. Rt. 186S, Humboldt

James and Julie Fletcher, 58 Jim Jackson, Road, Humboldt

Crown Castle, 147 Old Dyer-Trenton Road, Dyer

Andy Atwood, 185 St. Rt. 187, Milan

Lynn and Teresa Moran, 39

Salem Road, RutherfordRickey and Christy Ferrell,

222 Dawson Bottom Road, Humboldt

Kendall Parker, 247 Baseline Road, Newbern

DTB Construction, 7 Annie Brooke Cove, Medina

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Gibson County High School Marching PioneersGibson County High School Color Guard

Dyer Jr. High Band

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TRUCK FOR SALEGibson Co. Municipal Water District

153 Milan Highway, Trenton, TN731-855-0411

2007 Ford F-150 XLTExt. Cab Pickup - 63,400 miles

Truck may be inspected at the Water District office from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. A bid sheet must be filled out and placed in a plain envelope and presented to District prior to bid opening. Bids will be opened at 9 a.m., Friday, May 4, 2012.

Gibson County Water District reserves the right to reject any and all bids. State Rep. Curtis and

Charlotte Halford