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BUSINESS OF THE YEAR - Chamber Vice President Doug Duncan (left) presents the Business of the Year award to Tony and Dawn Jones, owners of Jones Telecommunications of Dyer. The award was presented at the Chamber’s Awards Reception, Sunday afternoon at the Court House. (Photos by Danny Jones, The Gazette)

BY DANNY JONES - THE GAZETTEEducation and telecommunications professions took

top honors at the Greater Gibson County Chamber of Commerce Awards Reception held Sunday afternoon at the Gibson County Court House.

Judy Nunley, who retired this year as guidance counselor at Peabody High School, was awarded the prestigious Person of the Year honor. Jones Telecommunications owned by Tony and Dawn Jones of Dyer was recipient of the Business of the Year award. Educators of the Year went to Lisa Phillips, Trenton Special School District; Mike Ramsey, Gibson County Special School District; and K.K. Robinson, Bradford Special School District.

Chamber Vice Chair Doug Duncan, announcing this year’s Business of the Year award, said, “Tony left a successful business in tool sales to join his father,

Bill, in an endeavor started after Mr. Bill retired from South Central Bell. In a few short years, the business of servicing home phones and installing residential wiring grew into a thriving industry with several highly trained employees, multiple specialized vehicles with support equipment and a reputation for doing things right the first time. Jones has been deeply involved in Scouting by supporting the Council as well as the troop. His oldest son, Mitchell, is an Eagle Scout and his two younger sons are very involved in scouts. Jones has supported any youth activity in the area with time, money and resources. They have been invaluable servants of the Dyer School and the Gibson County School System.”

“The Joneses have become synonymous with quality in the communications business in West

BY CRYSTAL BURNSFive in-house applicants

and one from a neighboring system are vying for the Gibson County Special School District opening for Director of Schools, and the school board has set interviews for Nov. 29-30.

Jim Hughes, assistant principal at Gibson County High School; Eddie Pruett, principal at GCHS; Phil Rogers, principal at South Gibson County High School; Calvin Bailey, principal at Medina Elementary; Renee Childs, principal at Kenton School; and Eric Williams, superintendent of the West Carroll school district seek to succeed current superintendent Robert Galloway, who is retiring in June.

At the school board’s Nov. 11th meeting, chairperson Sara Meals appointed Dana Welch, Wade Newbill and Steven Tate to serve on a committee to narrow down the board’s proposed interview questions to a list of 20.

BY STEVE SHORTHighlights of actions by the

Gibson County Commission November 8:

Property rezoning – Following a public hearing, Commission voted 24-0 to rezone property owned by Ricky Pyle on Hwy 45 north of Bradford from A-1 (Agriculture-Forestry) to B-1 (Business).

Elections – Com. Michael Longmire was elected to fill the unexpired term of the late Tommy Price on the Planning Commission through July 2012. Com. Coy Yergin, incumbent was elected to a 6-year term on the Regional Solid Waste Committee.

EMS salaries – $49,000 was transferred in the EMS Ambulance Dept. budget to pay wages to newly appointed EMS Supervisor Starr Arnold ($45,000) and Assistant Tracye Griffin ($4,000).

Mental Health Evaluations – County will move $2,400 from General Fund to pay anticipated mental health evaluations

BY MICHAEL ENOCHSResident Ann Hunt asked

the Dyer City Board when the potholes would be repaired on Broad Street during the November 8 board meeting.

City Recorder Jason Griggs informed Hunt that the pothole repair bid was awarded to PRI Pavement Restorations Inc. PRI was scheduling the pothole paving at that time.

Alderman Robert Johnson requested that city works supervisor Steven Tucker have the Broad Street potholes filled with gravel until the paving could be completed.

Citizen Joe Gathings appeared before the board and asked when Dyer residents can expect answers to the questions that were posed at the town hall meeting of October 26. City attorney Jennifer Deen stated that a meeting was held earlier in the day of November 8 to formulate answers to the questions posed at the meeting. (See page 2 for response.)

In the water and sewer department report, water supervisor Randy Gregory updated a report on three projects. The clear well at the

BY CINDY EASTThe Dyer Station Celebration committee is pleased to

announce the return of the Christmas Tour of Homes for this year’s Christmas in Our Hometown festivities. The tour will be held December 5th from 2 to 5 p.m. and will feature the homes of four Dyer families.

Tommy and Sherry Denson, Beth Robinson, Bettye Ellis and Kathy and Corey Kinton will all open their homes to the public this Christmas season. All homes will be beautifully decorated for the holidays.

The Tri-City Reporter will feature each participant’s home over the next three weeks to give you some idea what to expect on each stop of the tour.

Tommy and Sherry Denson’s large two-story home is located on Main Street. Tommy is a retired Dyer School teacher and former girls’ basketball coach. He also retired from the National Guard but continues to work as a civilian for the National Guard in Jackson. He is currently site administrator for the District Learning Center. Sherry is a teacher’s assistant at Dyer School. The couple has three children, all now adults and a basset hound named Duke.

There are seven rooms all decked-out for the holidays! Sherry has three big Christmas trees and several small ones trimmed in various themes. The living room tree is covered with ornaments in bright red, green and gold. A large picture of Santa Claus hangs over the beautifully decorated mantel, one of four decorated in the home. The dining room is also decorated with the same colors.

GCHS holds Veteran’s Day program

BY CINDY EASTGibson County High

School’s Student Council, under the guidance of Mrs. Sally Baird, presented the Annual Veteran’s Day program in the school’s gym last Thursday, November 11th. Nineteen area veterans attended, not including faculty.

Principal Eddie Pruett welcomed everyone and thanked the veterans for the freedom and rights for which they fought. He asked the student body to show how much the veterans are appreciated by being attentive

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Bill Jones, founder of Jones Telecommunications, worked for South Central Bell for 28 years and AT&T for five years. He retired from the telephone company in 1988 and started Jones Telecommunications in Dyer.

He hired his son, Tony, to work with him in 1992. Tony purchased the company in 1994 and Bill worked for Tony until approximately 2003 when he retired.

Under Tony’s ownership the company as grown to employing six full-time employees and one part-time employee.

The company draws from a long history in the communications industry and strives to be West Tennessee’s ultimate voice, date and fiber optic solutions provider for businesses and industry.

Jones thanked God for life itself. “We are thankful for our employees and getting to go to work each day. Last,

but not least, our thanks to our customers, some we have had since my father started the business,” he said.

Making the Person of the Year presentation, Chamber President Pat Riley listed the many accomplishments of this year’s honoree. “Judy has worked tirelessly for many years in Gibson County, specifically for the hundreds of students of our community. She is not only committed to the education of our children, but is also a leader in Trenton First Baptist Church where she teaches young adults and lives the examples of Christ’s teaching in her everyday life. She never turns away anyone in need and seeks out opportunities to exemplify the love of Christ to everyone that she come in contact with.”

Riley went on to say, “She is best known for her work as guidance counselor at Peabody High School since 1989. In those years, she touched the lives of all the children in the community, not only as a counselor, but also as a role model, friend and confidant,

she was always there. Through her perseverance, students have received over the years, over 32 million dollars in scholarships, or approximately $1.2 million a year for classes with less than 100 seniors. The majority of these students would never have had the opportunity for advanced education, if it had not been for her.”

Alluding to an article in the June 9, 2010 edition of The Gazette, Mayor Tony Burriss said of Nunley, “Not only is she the hardest working person I have ever had the pleasure of being associated with, but she is the most caring. She is like a pit bull when it comes to helping students, she won’t quit until she is successful.” PHS Principal Tim Haney stated on her retirement, “We will fill her position, but she can never be replaced.”

She and her husband, Jim, a retired football coach, have raised two wonderful sons, Steve and Stan, who are also significant contributors to the community.

The form placing her name

PERSON OF THE YEAR - Judy Nunley, retired guidance counselor at Peabody High School, was named the Chamber of Commerce Person of the Year at an Awards Reception, Sunday afternoon. Making the presentation is Chamber President Pat Riley. (photos courtesy of Danny Jones, The Gazette)

EDUCATORS OF THE YEAR - An Educator of the Year was named from each school district within the Greater Gibson County Chamber of Commerce, Sunday afternoon. Top teachers are (l to r) Lisa Phillips, TSSD; K.K. Robinson, BSSD; and Mike Ramsey, GCSD. Accepting for Ramsey is Jackie Tucker.

in nomination for Person of the Year contained 498 signatures of citizens as a token of all their esteem. The honoree was presented the document at the awards presentation.

Humbly accepting the award, Nunley said, “This has caught me completely by surprise. God blessed us when we moved to Trenton, a great place to raise a family. I want to thank the ones who started the petition to make this possible, but most of all I thank God and may He bless you.”

Chamber President Pat Riley on behalf of the Chamber’s board and staff welcomed all those attending the awards reception and then presented the Educators of the Year awards. “Hats off to teacher. You have a trying, but rewarding task, and it is most rewarding to be recognized by your peers,” he said.

of prisoners. A state law requires counties to pay for mental health evaluations of court defendants charged with misdemeanors. A single evaluation cost $300.

Restructuring of Juvenile Court – Commission voted 20-4 (1 absent) to restructure Juvenile Court, due to the abolishment of the Clerk’s position. Susan Featherstone will become the new Court Administrator at a salary of $41,500.

Extension Service Salary – County will pay $22,370.53 to Univ. of Tenn. for salary costs of Agriculture Extension Service employees. The county shares cost with UT, but there was no record of payment by the county for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2009-10.

Airport Lawsuit concluded – Attorney Floyd

On October 26, 2010, a Committee Meeting was held at City Hall in response to a petition concerning the recent increases in the Water and Sewer rates. At the meeting, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen compiled a list of the most pertinent questions asked of them by the Citizens regarding the increased rates. Below are those selected questions and the City’s response each. For more information regarding the information set forth below and/or any referenced state statutes, please contact City Hall at (731) 692-3767.

Q: How much was Dyer’s Water and Sewer Fund in the red prior to the rate increase?

A:The City of Dyer’s Water and Sewer Department began to fall short in 2007 and continued to do so at an escalating rate prompting the recent rate increase. The fund balances for fiscal years 2007 through 2010, which end on June 30th of each year, were as follows:

Fiscal Year End 2007 - $1,108.00

Fiscal Year End 2008 - $83,043.00

Fiscal Year End 2009 - $109,186.00

Fiscal Year End 2010 - $97,349.00 (Preliminary Audit Figure)

The high negative amounts beginning in 2008 were a direct result of the significantly increased repair, replacement and maintenance costs of the Water and Sewer Department and its aging equipment.

Q:Why was the rate increase so extreme? Why could it not have been a more gradual increase?

A:The State requires that the City show at least a $ 1.00 (one dollar) profit within the

next twelve month period from the time that it becomes involved. The rates were set in line with one of the suggested rate schedules provided by the Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS) which would guarantee that the City would be out of “the red” within that twelve month period.

Q:Will the water and sewer rates ever decrease from their present rate? If so, when can we expect a decrease and how much?

A:Yes. The water and sewer rates will decrease some from the present rate. The initial decrease should be reflected on your January 2011 bill. Although the decreased rate schedule is still at the committee level review, the anticipated decrease will vary depending upon each household’s usage

Q:Will the bills ever be as low as they were before?

A: No. Although the rates will decrease some, the rates will not return to their previous amounts. In fact, the City’s Water and Sewer rates should have been annually increased with the increasing repair/maintenance costs and with rising inflation in an effort to avoid this situation.

Q:Why can’t the city move money from one department to the other to cover the water department’s losses?

A:It is against Tennessee state law to commingle or “mix” funds from different city departments. Any person who commits such an act can be held personally liable for any and all funds commingled. State law requires each municipal department to be self sufficient from the others.

Q:Did the City of Dyer ever owe the state money leading to this rate increase? If not,

what authority did the state have to come in and demand that the City increase its own water rates? What can they do if we decline to increase the rates?

A:No. The City of Dyer did not owe the state any money leading to this rate increase. The State reviews the City’s annual audits each fiscal year. The state requires a positive change in assets. Once the City has had a negative change in assets for two consecutive years, it has the authority to step in and demand that the City produce a new rate schedule that will show a positive change in assets within the 12 month period or else the state itself will file an action in court to set the rates as it so desires. As shown in answer to the first question, the City of Dyer had a negative change in assets in the Water and Sewer -Department from at least 2007 forward. See, Sections 7-82-703 and 68-221-1010 of the Tennessee Code for more details.

Q:Has the budget been cut in an attempt to cure the problem and avoid the rate increase?

A:Yes. The budget was painstakingly reviewed and several adjustments were made. Some adjustments were made by not filling vacant employee spots, not giving pay raises, by not increasing the budgeted amounts for certain line items which is typically necessary due to rising costs. Every item that the City felt that could legitimately have been cut and helped the Water and Sewer Department stay in the black was done. However, the cuts and adjustments were simply not enough. Any and all budgets are available to the public at City Hall.

The City would like to again apologize for the recent Water and Sewer rate increases. Please rest assured that each and every City Council member is aware of the negative impact this rate spike has had on you and that each member is committed to reducing the rates as soon as possible, to the greatest extent possible.

Flippin said a last appeal by plaintiffs to rehear a lawsuit against the Airport Authority Board was denied by Judge Allen Wallace, who issued a previous ruling. The decision brings closure to the suit by pilots against the Airport Board.

Flood damage to patrol cars - $41,354.51 in insurance funds was moved to the Sheriff Dept. budget to replace 7 patrol vehicles destroyed by flooding and storms in May 2010.

Injunction against outside ambulance firms – County filed a lawsuit seeking an injunction to prevent ambulance firms, Eagle Medical Services and Med-Care Ambulance and others from providing transport of patients in the county.

Ethics Laws – Commission voted to ask state legislators to comply with ethical laws

and regulations now applied to local government officials. The Tenn. General Assembly is currently exempt from the ethics laws. Obion Co. asked Gibson Co. to join in the effort.

Library Microfilm Reader – Funds totaling $9,500 were allocated to pay for a new microfilm reader requested by the Gibson Co. Memorial Library in Trenton.

Grant to Sheriff Dept. – The Gibson Co. Sheriff Dept. was awarded a $6,905 grant with the Humboldt Police Dept. (no match required) for overtime pay and promotion of the dangers of illegal drug use.

New industrial website – Mayor Witherspoon said students at Gibson Co. High School and Milan High School are helping design an industrial recruitment website for Gibson County.

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Galloway and Michelle Goad, a Supervisor of Instruction, compiled board questions into two lists for Interview One and Interview Two. The committee will prioritize the questions.

The first round of interviews is one hour each. Meals said further interviews depend on whether the board needs clarification from the applicants.

The board has also set peer interviews to allow teachers to ask questions. They selected several teachers from each school, asking for volunteers, and appointed Rory Hinson, assistant principal at South Gibson to lead the interviews.

Meals said the board hopes to hire a new director by February, so that if an in-house candidate is selected, he/she can shadow Galloway as he wraps up his career at GCSD.

“There are a lot of things that we want to keep that have worked well for our students,” Meals said, citing 24 touches, class for administrators, and principal walk-throughs as programs to continue to build on.

“We don’t want our superintendent to be a clone of Mr. Galloway though,” Meals added.

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water plant has been cleaned and inspected. It is time for the annual calibration for the meters at the wastewater plant. The total cost for the calibration should be around $300. A motion was made by Johnson and seconded by alderman Jimmy Landrum to pay to have the calibration done on the meters. The council approved the measure.

Gregory stated that one of the aerators at the wastewater plant has a reel bearing going down and will need repairs. Gregory asked the board if they wanted him to run the aerator as long as possible before having the repairs done. Johnson asked Gregory to run it as long as he could before the repairs. Gregory stated that Newbern Machine and Welding repaired the equipment the last time it broke down.

In the police committee report, alderperson Judy Baker reported that police chief Brad Lindsey and assistant

chief Rodney Wilkins have gone to Memphis for search and seizure training.

City attorney Deen gave an update on a condemned property at 130 Poplar Grove Road. A title search revealed that the county owns the property since March 2010. There is a one-year redemption period for the previous owner. The county will not be in possession of the deed until March 2011. The procedure that the city went through to condemn the property was insufficient because condemnation orders were served on the wrong owner. The county attorney informed Deen that the county might possibly deed the property to the city after the one-year redemption period. Dyer Mayor Sam Thompson asked Deen to try to find more answers to the board’s questions before the next meeting.

A motion was made by alderman Nathan Reed and seconded by Johnson to reject all previous demolition bids

for 130 Poplar Grove Road and rescind authorization to begin demolition at this property. The council approved the measure.

In the park committee report Landrum reported that he had met with Fairview Baptist Church regarding a sewer easement. The church had tabled the issue until November 21.

A motion was made by Johnson and seconded by Baker to purchase a John Deere Z920A mower from Tennessee Tractor, LLC for $8,450. The board approved the purchase.

A motion was made by Johnson and seconded by Reed to purchase a John Deere 5055D tractor from Tennessee Tractor, LLC for $15,870. The board approved the purchase.

A motion was made by Johnson and seconded by Cody Childress to award the HVAC bid for the wastewater plant to Parham Refrigeration for $4,500. The board approved the measure.

member who has been through the hiring process before. She was on the board when Galloway was hired.

“I’m not quite as fearful of hiring,” Meals said, however the weight of the decision still lingers. “You’re doing it for the school system and for a child’s education. The decision we make reflects whether our school district grows. We have six excellent candidates, and it may come down to having a hard time choosing.”

Practice fieldsBoard members discussed

preparing a football practice field and band practice field at South Gibson County High in Medina.

Terry Cunningham, finance director, said preliminary studies and estimates show dirt work at the football field will cost around $18,000 and dirt work for the band field will cost $25,000.

“The problem is it’s just not level, and it’s not safe,” Galloway said. “We’ve got the land. We all know what’s best for the kids if we can afford it.”

Cunningham said officials think the football field will need to be sprigged while the band field may just need grass sown. Irrigation systems at both fields could cost an additional $15,000 each, but

BOARD CHAIR - GCSD Board Chair Sara Meals discussed upcoming interviews scheduled for six candidates who have applied for the GCSD Director of Schools job, succeeding Robert Galloway, who will retire in June.

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RECEPTION HONORS CAPPS – A reception for Rutherford City Recorder Joan Capps (center) was held Tuesday, November 2 at City Hall. Capps retired after 10 years in the position. Mayor Keith Cardwell (right) and the town’s alderpersons hosted the reception. Among the alderpersons helping serve was Sandy Comstock (left). Melissa Workman (lower photo) will fill the position vacated by Capps. At least 60 people attended the reception to wish Joan well in her retirement.

Cunningham is researching portable systems and the possibility of sharing systems between the two fields.

Board members gave Cunningham the green light to bid out the projects with various options of irrigation systems.

The board also approved a recommendation to hire an additional math teacher at Dyer. The school’s seventh and eighth grade classes currently exceed the state average.

Supervisor of Instruction Michelle Goad said in addition to following the law, hiring a new teacher could help the district improve Math and Language Arts scores, two areas of weaknesses at the junior high level.

The new teacher will start in January, and Dyer will experiment with “block” scheduling, Goad said, spending 70-80 minutes on Math and Language Arts.

A state legislature decision prompted the board to adopt changes to its testing programs policy. Board members approved the first reading of policy 4.700, which says TCAP scores “shall comprise 15 percent of the student’s final grade in the spring semester in the subject areas for math, reading/language arts, science

and social studies.”Supervisor of Instruction

Deloris Wilson explained that the state says school districts must count TCAP scores as 15-25 percent of the final grade.

Galloway said the legislature passed the law without input from educators in an effort to motivate students to do better on TCAP, something he says the Gibson County school district is already doing.

“We feel like we need to go ahead and pass this, but there’s a good possibility it will be put off a year,” he said. “We need to let the kids and parents know it’s a possibility.”

Goad said the state will provide school districts with a “quick” score that will be a numerical value within two weeks of the time students complete TCAP.

FIRE AT DYER BOX - Dyer Fire Dept Lieutenant Jerry Whitaker and Firefighter Pat Sawyer investigate the cause of a fire at the Dyer Box Factory Tuesday night. It was determined that a short on a forklift was the cause of the fire. The forklift was a total loss and there was some minor fire and smoke damage to the factory. The fire department was on the scene for a little over two hours on this fire and all factory workers returned to work Wednesday morning.

A collection of Santa Clauses sits on top of their antique piano.

The breakfast room tree is decorated with old world Santa Claus ornaments. Another collection of Santa figurines are on display. Sherry said she has a huge collection of Santa Clauses and they are displayed throughout the home.

The den has safari theme with animal and animal print ornaments. The décor colors are mainly bronze, gold and brown.

Tommy’s New York Yankee theme tree is displayed in the hallway. Blue and white candy

canes and Yankee ornaments cover the little tree. A Yankee snowman family sits beside the tree. Tommy also has nice collection of military Santa Clauses and nutcrackers in his office. However, the

office will not be open for the tour.

Sherry said if weather permits, she will decorate outdoors. The Densons will offer their guest refreshments during the tour.

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We continue with part two of the late Ray Baird’s recount of his experience during World War II. - CE

The food wasn’t so bad, except that my eggs were hardly ever cooked right. I never got enough bread. Then, there was spam and stew! I’ve never eaten any spam or stew since I got out of the army and never intend to do so.

Thanksgiving; that was a different story. We really had a big Thanksgiving dinner. Believe it or not, this was the first time that I’d ever tasted turkey. We had been on the rifle range all day that day. At noon a truck brought our lunch, which was the same as usual, but one of the cooks told us that we’d have a big meal that night. I didn’t believe him but it was true. It was the biggest and finest meal I’d ever seen in my life. We always, at home, had plenty to eat, but not often did we have meat. When we did it was usually chicken or pork. It was chicken and iced tea on Sundays. I don’t remember any big Thanksgiving dinners at home. Understand I have no kicks about my meals at home. We always had biscuits.

My mother sometimes gave me a dime to go to the show on Saturdays if I’d kill a chicken for Sunday’s dinner. She didn’t like to kill a chicken and back then it didn’t bother me. I laugh now and think, “I was a hired killer, and for a dime!”

Back to my army days: I was pretty good with the M-1 rifle and I liked to shoot it, especially rapid fire. It shot eight rounds as fast as you could pull the trigger. I fired the 45 pistol, 30-caliber machine gun, Browning automatic rifle, mortar, and pazzoka. (don’t know about that spelling) The M-1 rifle I liked the best.

Particularly I liked to shoot the M-1 from the hip. An old sergeant who had been in the Pacific area took us through that training and he asked me where I was from. I proudly said, “Tennessee.” We would go four-abreast through a wooded area and the sergeant who was behind us would pull a lever and make targets jump up in front of us. We were to shoot quickly from the hip. It didn’t occur to me at the time that the German soldiers wouldn’t jump up to be shot.

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Seems like everywhere I go, people want to talk about the elections held two weeks ago, and everyone seems to have a different opinion as to why people voted the way they did. Even the “experts” offer widely diverging theories to explain the massive dissatisfaction the public feels toward incumbent politicians these days.

All sorts of factors have been advanced as to why we voted the way we did. “There are two things that heavily influence the way Americans vote,” I heard one pundit say the other night on a newscast. “Money and blood,” he continued, “wars and the economy.” Someone else brought up social issues. You’ve heard all that before, of course, but you may not have read or heard a great deal about how much a candidate’s physical attractiveness influences our decision to vote for or against the candidate.

Sure, everyone knew John Kennedy was far more attractive than Richard Nixon in 1960, but that’s not why he won. Was it? Surely in choosing people for important national offices, their physical appearances don’t form our decisions.

Or do they? How about you? Are you more likely to vote for someone if he or she is more physically attractive than his or her opponent?

No? I didn’t think anyone would admit to

that; everybody denies it when asked about it, but a growing body of evidence suggests that we do, in fact, respond, either positively or negatively, to how candidates look. That, in turn, influences all our other perceptions of them.

“What do you think about X candidate?” I asked a woman a couple of weeks before the election.

“I think,” she said, and paused before continuing, “he looks like a snake, and I hope he loses.” After pausing again, she added, “I’m not against him because of the way he looks, but he does look like a snake.”

I once heard another woman say of a politician as he was interviewed on television, “You can tell just by looking at him that he is a crook.”

Did his appearance influence her later vote against him, or was it that an earlier formed bias against him form her opinion of how he looked? It’s hard to say. When asked, we say the qualities we want most in candidates are competence, intelligence and trustworthiness, but a number of studies indicate we don’t necessarily vote that way, even though we really do want those things. It’s just that a candidate’s physical attractiveness influences our perceptions of whether or not those qualities exist.

It shouldn’t surprise

anyone that there is a “beauty premium” in politics. There’s one in every other aspect of life. Many studies show that people who are good looking, as perceived by others, earn more money (between 10 and 15% than workers of below average attractiveness) that they are more popular in school and are actually better adjusted as well.

Not surprisingly, this carries over into adulthood, where more attractive people have higher self-esteem, more occupational success, better social skills and even better physical and mental health. There is a huge attractiveness premium throughout all the rest of life, so of course we carry our bias toward beauty into the voting booth as well.

How strong is this bias? Estimates as to the extent a candidate’s physical appearance influences our opinions range from 2% up to 20%, and not surprisingly, men and women differ in terms of how appearance matters. While both sexes demand competence in a candidate, men are more likely than women to vote for attractive female candidates. Women, on the other hand, prefer male candidates who appear more “approachable.” We often hear about the “gender gap” in American politics, but could it be that men and women are simply looking for different things? While both may think they use deliberate, rational strategies in deciding for whom they will vote, it may be that candidates’ appearances on those 30 second television commercials, and our ancient biological preferences, are what really drive our decisions.

Studies show that both men and women favor more attractive candidates, of either sex, and both want approachability. John McCain, John Kerry and Al Gore are recent examples of national candidates who flunked the approachability test, and all three lost.

Another interesting recent finding is that both men and women prefer candidates of their own gender. That’s not surprising, and maybe this isn’t either; women feel stronger about this than men do. Male voters, recent studies show, are about equally likely to vote for women candidates as they are for men. Female voters,

on the other hand, tend to vote for women more often.

That means, of course, that we have “progressed”

to the point that instead of having a gender disadvantage at the polls, women candidates now have a gender advantage.

Especially if they are pretty.

You’ve come a long way baby.

Or, maybe not.

We didn’t have much time for playing around while in training. I went to Jacksonville a couple of times and to St. Augustine a couple or three times. The biggest events at each of those places was eating oysters. I liked ‘em, and promised myself that someday I’d have oysters anytime I wanted them. Now I never eat them.

I found out that most of the officers and non-commissioned officers were not bad. Some of them I liked. My platoon sergeant was a real nice fellow. He was Sgt. Orr and was from Boston. As I sit here writing this I wonder, “Where is he now? Is he still living? I sure would like to see him and talk with him.”

When training was over and we were fixing to come home for a brief time and Sgt. Orr was going to get to come home too, I went to him and asked him if he needed any money. He didn’t but you can bet that I wouldn’t have made that offer to anyone that I didn’t like.

I had it a little better in basic training than most because Snooks sent me two pairs of fatigues (work clothes). The others had two pairs and I had four pairs. They had to wash all the time and I could send mine to the laundry. Snooks also, in a letter, told me to try to get into anything other than the infantry, especially a rifle company. Anything would be better and safer, he said. I didn’t think that I could do that and didn’t try, but I found out later that he was right.

He also told me to carry an extra pair of socks when we took long hikes and change at about halfway. This I did and it felt like that I had a new pair of feet. He said too, to be sure and wear woolen. GI (government issue) socks were wool but others could be bought that one would think would be more comfortable, but they were not.

Our last two weeks of training were spent in the field, sleeping on the ground. No baths. At the end of the first week some of us went to a small lake and soaped up good, and then has to jump in to get the soap off. It was February and the water was cold even in Florida.

I came home in the middle of February on my way to Fort Meade, Maryland. I think I had ten days at home. I don’t

really remember much about those ten days. Spent most of them a’court’n I reckon.

I caught a train at Middleton, somewhere down around Selmer or Boliver, to go to Fort Meade, which is near Washington, D. C. Boucher and I went to Washington to see Chileen Troy, Dixie’s first5 cousin, and, I think, Mary Catherine Atkins. They were both from Dyer and I guess they were working there. They lived with Chileen’s mother who was working there. They showed us the town.

From Fort Meade we went to Camp Shanks, near New York City. It was very cold there. I, with three others, went across the George Washington Bridge into New York City two times while I was there. I went to a skating rink once and to Grand Central Park. I also went to the theater once or maybe twice. I remember seeing the Ink Spots; a group of black singers, and Lena Horne, and Robert Walker, a popular movie star at the time.

We got off the subway at 42nd Street and didn’t go far from there. We wanted to be sure that we’d know how to get back to the camp. I had a pretty bad cold while I was there. If I had gone on sick call I might not have gone overseas in time to see any combat. I’m sure that I was running fever, but didn’t want to get separated from the boys that I knew. I was already separated from most of them.

We all loaded on a big ship at Staten Island on March 15. There were 5,000 of us, so they said. The ship was the Brazil. It had been a passenger liner during peacetime. The swimming pool had been converted into a latrine. On the ceiling were fancy decorations of woodwork.to be continued next week

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Once again great loss has come to another Kenton family with the recentpassing of Mrs. Teresa Gable. A young lady of 47, she leaves behind a husband and four children. Our sincere condolences are extended to her family and friendswho will sorely miss her.

Every Saturday evening at the Kenton Gym, from 7 to 10 p.m. eager dancers of all ages fill the nicely decorated gym to have a night of good fun and fellowship in an alcohol-free, smoke-free, family atmosphere.

The very talented and seasoned band, Pure Country plays something for everyone including hits from the old favorites to the latest hits. Concessions are available each week.

Veterans Day at the Kenton School was a touching experience for all those in attendance last Thursday. With several veterans on hand, school principal Renee Childs welcomed the guests, commenting on the great

significance of Veterans Day. Following a student led

Pledge of Allegiance, Kasey Harris beautifully sang “The Star Spangled Banner” causing patriotism and pride to well up within the audience. As theaudience was primed with pride, each veteran present stood to give a brief testimonyof their military service which added to the already increasing emotions.

Then to topit off the third grade class gave a very touching rendition of “God Bless America.” Guest speaker for the auspicious occasion was Harold Banks, a home-town “hero” whohas served two tours in Iraq Continuing the tribute, Mrs. Keri Lannom read the names of each of the veterans posted on the Wall of Honor, both living and deceased, loosing the tears of some. After TAPS there was a nice reception for the guests.

Friends and neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. William Duren and Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Lamar celebrated wedding anniversaries last week. The Durens have been married nowfor 52 years and the Lamars celebrated 31 years. They look forward to many more years of wedded bliss.

Daniel and Faye Sharp were in Rutherford Saturday to attend the birthday celebration for their Aunt Francis Pucket of Memphis. This amazing lady is now 102 years young!They all had a wonderful time being together with family and friends.

Food for Thought: Isn’t it wonderful, the technological world! The advances we use every day.No more need to just walk or ride a horse, just drive your car to be on your way. For longer trips that would take quite long, it’s easy to hop on a train. Or board an airplane and soar through the sky, over miles and miles of terrain.

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Jenni Carol Pritchett and Timothy Lawrence Hassell are announcing their engagement and forthcoming marriage on Saturday, December 4, 2010 with music beginning at 1 p.m. at the West Dyersburg Church of Christ in Dyersburg. Reception will immediately follow.

Jenni is the daughter of Joey and Candi Pritchett of Finley. She is the granddaughter of Neely and Carolyn Pritchett of Finley, Macie and Janice Roberson of Tiptonville and the late Bobby Stover of Dyersburg.

She is the great-granddaughter of Aileen Dunn from Dyersburg and the late JW Dunn of Dyersburg, Pauline Mount of Dyersburg and the late James Mount of Bonicord.

Timothy is the son of

Tim and Sylvia Hassell of Yorkville. He is the grandson of Ogwin and Edith Moore of Yorkville, the late Buddy Hassell of Yorkville, Linda Zaricor of Churchton and Billy Carroll of Rutherford.

Jenni is a 2006 graduate from Dyersburg High school. She will receive her Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education Administration from Ashford University in Feb. 2011. She is owner and director of Granny’s Kids Daycare.

Timothy is a 2006 graduate from Gibson County High School. He is employed at UPS in Dyersburg and Flatt Farms in Yorkville.

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Often when Robert Whitley does the church announcements he also includes some interesting facts from some publication he has recently read. This time it was from a 1974 Decision magazine published by Billy Graham. It featured an article about the Booths, the founders of the Salvation Army. The Booths were told their plans for helping the lower class of their city could never be done. As the Booths, and others in the Bible such as Joseph, Moses and Jesus, sometimes we must just say “No”. “No” to discouragement and “No” to temptation.

The Children’s Sermon was a combined effort by Sally Baird and Elmira. Every negative comment or complaint made by Elmira was countered by Sally’s positive viewpoint on the situation. The children were challenged to always look for the bright side.

The Youth made a trip to town for lunch and purchased items for our “Operation Christmas Child” boxes. They had a great time.

Next Sunday we will enjoy

a Thanksgiving dinner after services. We always look forward to any opportunity to show off our good cooks at North Union. We never fail to have a good variety and plenty of it! By the way, there will not be any evening service next Sunday.

We were again enthralled by Bro. Don’s description of the events that will happen during the Tribulation as we continued our study in Revelation. We learned about the 6th bowl judgment and the Battle of Armegeddan.

Our sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Hazel Minton. Hazel was the wife of the late Allen Minton and the sister- in-law to the late Velma and Thelma Minton who were long time members at North Union church. Several of our ladies ministered to the family by preparing a meal following the burial at our cemetary on Saturday.

Birthday wishes go out to Anna and Liz Quast, Bob Taylor and Robbie Whitley. Hopefully they, and you, will have a wonderful week and we will see you in church next Sunday.

Hello Bethpage friends. We finally got some rain this past weekend, but my pond still lacks a whole lot being back where it needs to be. I guess Winter will take care of that.

We had a nice crowd at church Sunday.

Joe Peevyhouse and Will Griggs had birthdays last week so we sang to them. Also, happy birthday to Ann Drumwright, Natalie’s mom and Bro. James brother who share the same birthday.

Tina and Janice opened worship with “Consider The Lilies” and our call to worship was “Majesty.”

Bro. James sermon text was Rom 6:1-23. His title was “Roman Ride, All Terrain Adventure.” I wrote all over my bulletin but I don’t think I have room or can decipher my scribbling to mention all the message points but I can say it was a very interesting sermon.

On Sunday night Bro. James preached on the title “Exodus On The Go” taking his text from several passages in Exodus where God was telling Moses to “go.” He still speaks to believers today to “go” but mostly we turn a deaf ear to those directives.

Charles Perryman sang a solo “Let The Blood Of Calvary Speak For Me.”

Prayers and sympathy go out to the Joe Bradshaw family.

Mr. Bradshaw is Mrs. Oneida Sellers brother who lived in Memphis and passed away Saturday night.

There seemed to be a lot of interest in Emily Littleton’s ring finger

Sunday morning. Seems she is wearing an engagement ring. Congratulations Emily and Kirk on this happy occasion! Love must be in the air at this time. My granddaughter, Julie Baker sent me a picture on my phone early this morning of her left hand showing a ring that had not been there previously.

We will be having our Thanksgiving dinner at Bethpage next Sunday following morning services. You are cordially invited to attend church and enjoy partaking of the delicious dishes that our cooks prepare. Joe Jenkins is firing up his big rig smoker again so we’re looking forward to turkeys and ham and who knows what else he’ll throw on the fire. If you can’t come then Happy Thanksgiving to you anyway.

We will not have services at Bethpage Sunday night but will attend the community Thanksgiving service held at New Salem in Mason Hall. Our friend, Charles McCall will be preaching that message.

From the Pastor’s pen: One’s destiny is determined not by what he possesses, but by what possesses him.And Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever. The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.”

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The choir led in the opening song “It’s Only By the Blood.”

This was the first day of our Lay-Led Revival.

Beverly Dunn gave her testimony and Danny Dunn brought the morning message ‘Loving much-Forgiving much.’

Sunday evening Mixon Moore gave his testimony and Stuart Dunn brought the message. Larry Belew sang “Unto The Hills” for special music.

There will be a community Thanksgiving service Sunday, November 21, at FBC. A pot luck meal will follow the service which starts at 5 p.m.

The Unity Ministries will

once again be serving lunch on Thanksgiving Day at the church.

Those having birthday this week: Ivonne Shaeffer.

Leaves painted crimson, trees dipped in gold, skies brushed with violet and fuchsia, autumn journals its wonder in color. Donald Wright.

Until next week, God bless.

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When you buy any pizza at Pizza Pro in Dyer on Tuesday, November 23, 2010, between the hours of 4 and 9 p.m., 20 percent of the proceeds will be donated to world hunger relief to be distributed by James Robertson Ministries. For those of you who do not wish to order pizza, cash donations will also be accepted during those hours at Pizza Pro.

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The Rutherford Ball Association is having a fundraiser. We are selling fried turkeys for $25 and fried turkey breasts for $20. They will be cooked Wednesday, November 24 and can be picked up at the Rutherford park. To pre-order your turkey, call Eddie Watkins 731-693-0697 or Micah McVay at 731-643-5925.

GC UTILITY DISTRICT BROAD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING The Gibson County Utility District Broad of Commissioners meeting for November will be

held on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. at the District Office.

HANGING OF THE GREENS Keely Mill Baptist Church will be having Hanging of the Greens, Saturday, November 27,

2010 at 7 p.m. Come and experience Christmas and the meaning of Christmas. Everyone is welcome. 204 Madison Street in Dyer with Pastor Steve Skelton.

GCDP MEETINGThe Gibson County Democratic Party will meet this Thursday, November 18th at 6:30 pm at

the Ed Jones Agri-Plex in Trenton. Everyone is invited to attend, and attendees are asked to please bring a plate of food and a friend.

DYER STATION CELEBRATION FUNDRAISER The Dyer Station Celebration planning committee will have a fundraiser on Saturday, November

20th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the FoodRite parking lot. They will be selling rib-eye sandwiches for $5 each, ballpark hot dogs for $2 each and grilled bell peppers and onions can be added to the hot dogs for $3 each. Please support your town’s celebration as the proceeds from this fundraiser are earmarked to provide Christmas gifts for needy children in our community.

BELL, BOOK AND CANDLE PLAY The Bell, Book and Candle play will be held at Masquerade Theatre in Union City, Decmeber

3, 4, and 5 and December 10, 11 and 12 Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday Matinees begin at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 each. The cast includes Angie Morrow, Robert Wilton, Jonathan Johnson and Brian Johnson and Kathy Barker. For more information call Terry Overall at 731-886-8694 or 731-855-2020.

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I have missed writing my column for two weeks, but I was trying to keep up with all of the GCHS Band competitions, so I failed to get my column in. I came home from Franklin, Sunday with a cold and sore throat. Sitting out in the cold and windy weather put me under the weather. I really have enjoyed the band this year, my granddaughter, Sarah loves being a member of the band and I love seeing them perform. They do a wonderful job, had a fantastic show this year and ended up

third in the State. Pastor Pounds is doing

very well. He has been back in the pulpit for three weeks. It seems as though when he came back he tried to make up for lost time.

He has really been fired up. We had wonderful service Sunday beginning with a very spiritual Sunday School.

We observed our 118th Church Anniversary in morning service. We did not invite another church. We had a program among our members and let each one express themselves with memories, etc. The church history was read, readings, special selection from the mass choir was “All I Need is Him” led by Ronald Banks, the Soul Survivors performed three selections. My favorite one was “Just Don’t Quit” led by Brandon Jennings.

After the program, Pastor Pounds delivered a dynamic short sermon found in Judges

Our Sunday morning services began with the hymn “Great Is Thy Faithfulness.”

Scott Fields morning devotional was from Hosea 11:1-11 and Psalm 145:8-16 entitled “The Hound of Heaven.”

Bro. Steve taught our Sunday School lesson about being married from Ephesians 5:22-33. Christians are to relate to

their spouses on the basis of their own relationship with Jesus Christ.

Our morning worship hour began with Elaine Fields playing the piano and Scott Fields and the choir leading us in the hymn “Jesus is All the World to Me.”

Keith Hamlin opened services in prayer.

Our congregational praise song was “He Keeps Me

Singing.” Bro. Steve welcomed

everyone and read Psalm 67:3. Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.

We recognized our Veterans in the church.

The WMU ladies and several of the men had a time of dedication and prayer for the shoeboxes that were filled for children around the world.

We had a time of praise reports and then fellowshipped with each other as we got into our time of meet and greet with our church family and visitors. We thank the Lord for our visitors.

Our morning worship hour began with Bro. Steve welcoming our Gideon speaker, Joey Hays. Joey opened in prayer before sharing scripture and his testimony with us. He told of the testimonies of many others around the world and how people’s lives were changed by the distributing of these Bibles and the sharing of God’s word.

Stephen Fields dismissed services in prayer as the hymn “Have Thine Own Way Lord” was sung.

Our Sunday night discipleship training hour began with the hymn “Glory to His Name.”

Stephen Fields opened our services in prayer. William McDonald opened the adult discipleship class in prayer.

Mike Fields did a good job teaching us our lesson Reconciled to God from Romans 5:10. Keith Hamlin closed us in prayer.

Our Sunday night worship began with Scott Fields leading us in the hymns “Rock of Ages,” “Face to Face” and “Wherever He Leads I’ll Go.”

Beryl O’Brein blessed us by singing our special music “Wounded Soldier.”

Bro. Steve opened in prayer before bring us our Sunday night message from 1 Timothy 3:14-16 entitled the mystery of godliness.

Stephen Fields dismissed us in prayer as the hymn “I Surrender All” was sung.

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7:2. His topic was Jesus is a habit and addiction breaker. Dinner was served immediately after service. After sharing the delicious meal, several watched a movie, The Awesome God.

At 6 p.m. Naomia Chapter #265 observed Esther Day with a feast at the Lodge Hall in Kenton. We had wonderful fellowship. We would like to thank Rev. and Mrs. Pounds and all others who joined in with us.

Our prayers, love and sympathy go out to all of the bereaved families. Especially to the Alfred O’Daniel family, the Liz Belmont family and the Lorene Clemmons family.

Some of those having birthdays this month are Sarah Skinner, Ashley Booker, Amber Booker, James Skinner, Peggy White and Minister Jasmin Williams.

Remember the sick in your prayers. God bless and attend church on Sunday.

MOTORCYCLE BENEFIT RIDIEThe Gibson County Chapter of the Carl Perkins Center will have a Toy Ride for the kids

Saturday, November 20th at 2 p.m. starting at Joe and Deana’s Bypass Café. Bring a new unwrapped toy for a child. The ride will cover 50 miles.

COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICEThe Rutherford Community Thanksgiving Service will be held Sunday,

November 21, at 5 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Rutherford. (Note this is a change from years past.) Bro. Joe Skelton, pastor of Salem and Rutherford United Methodist Church, will be the guest speaker. There will be an add-a-dish meal, at 6 p.m. following the worship service in the FBC fellowship hall. The Ministerial Alliance invites everyone to come, enjoy the worship service, and fellowship meal.

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TERESA ANN GABEL Kenton – Funeral services for Teresa Ann Gabel 47, were

held November 6, 2010, at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home on Newbern. Brother Benny McVay officiated the services. Burial was held at Yorkville Cemetery.

Mrs. Gabel passed away November 4, 2010, at Baptist Hospital in Union City. She was a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband, Carlos Gabel of Kenton, her parents, Dorothy Baker of Newbern and William Riley of Kenton, four daughters, Heather Gabel, Jennifer Gabel, Jessica Gabel and Kayla Gabel all of Kenton, three sisters, April Badger of Newbern, Dorothy Lovelady of Dyersburg, and Lisa Ray of Newbern, and four brothers, David Riley of Shawtown, Donald Riley of Dyersburg, Earl Riley of Newbern and James Riley of Kenton.

Pallbearers were PeeWee Ervin, Mathew Harris, John Higdon, Justin Hollis, Larry Ray, Earl Riley, Steve Burpo and Chris Badger.

Thank you to the citizens of Kenton, I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation to

the people of Kenton who went out to the polls and voted for me in the election. I don’t take this job for granted. I appreciate you giving me another opportunity. I will work with the mayor and other alderpersons and serve you to the best of my ability. I thank God for His goodness and I thank you for putting your trust in me.

God bless and I love you all, Sarah E. skinner

During difficult times in our lives we realize how important and comforting friends are. We express our most sincere appreciation for every act of kindness shown to our family during this time. Visits, food, flowers, gifts, prayers, cards, calls and memorials have supported us. Even if you simply sat in a pew sharing our sorrow, we thank you. Our prayer is that anyone going through a difficult time will depend on friends and the Lord to sustain them and carry them through the dark hours.

Ann AbbottDon, Donna, Logan and Faith Abbott

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JAMES “JUTE” BELL Yorkville – Funeral services for James “Jute” Bell, 82,

were November 12, 2010, at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Brother F.T. Patton officiated the services.

Mr. Bell passed away November 10, 2010. He was a retired farmer, a member of Neboville Church of Christ. He also served on the Gibson County Election Voting Center for the Nebo Voting District, was a member of National Farming Organization and was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in World War II.

He is preceded in death by is parents, Richard Hask and Sallie Vickery Bell, three sisters, Marie Higdon, Minnie Parnell and Mary Vickery, and four brothers, Earl Bell, Ray Bell, Buck Bell and R.H. Bell, Jr.

He is survived by his wife, Demetra Lorene Walker Bell of Yorkville. They were married on 7-7-1947, one daughter, Patsy Hicks and husband Hugh of Dyer, one son, James Edward Bell and wife Sharon of Newbern, one sister, Onedia Walker of Dyersburg, two grandchildren, Mimi Ann Bell Cherry and husband, Greg of Newbern and Kevin H. Hicks and wife Jennifer of Dyer and two great grandsons, Colton D. Hicks and Mac Hicks both of Dyer.

Pallbearers were Greg Cherry, Jason Harper, Justin Hassell, Mac Zarecor, Jerry Hollis and Mike Green with honorary pallbearers Billy Walker, Jim Payne, Joe Mac Huffine, Harry Jetton and O’Guinn Moore.

QUINCY WAGSTER Rutherford – Funeral services for Quincy Wagster, 79, were

held November 19, 2010, at Leitherland Funeral Home. Brother Randy Potts officiated the services. Burial was held at Oakwood Cemetery.

Mr. Wagster passed away November 13, 2010, at his residence. He was a mechanic and a member of Rutherford Church of Christ.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jeanette Wagster and parents, Robert Hugh and Minnie Bell Wagster.

He is survived by his son, Johnny Wagster and wife Allie of Sharon and daughter, Sandra Pond and Steve of Rutherford, four grandchildren. Brandon Wagster, Casee Hart, Danny Richardson and Diana Stanley, and three great grandchildren, Mia Hart, Nathan Collins and Austin Stanley, one sister, Margie Morris of Greenfield and one brother, James Wagster.

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for the abundance of love and encouragement that has been shown to our family these past few weeks. The many calls, cards and visits have been so uplifting to us. We are very blessed to be surrounded by such good friends.

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LEE AUSTIN WRIGHT Bells – Funeral services Lee Austin Wright, 82, were held

November 11, 2010, at Leitherland Funeral Home. Brother Bo Kendall officiated the services. Burial was held at Rutherford Cemetery.

Mr. Wright passed away November 9, 2010, at his residence. He was an electrician and roofing contractor.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Johnnie W. and Dovie F. Wright; two brothers, Herman Dink Wright and Charles Wright; and one sister, Joyce Steele.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Brucilla Wright of Bells, two sons, Johnnie Wright of Bells, and William Wright and wife Karen of Bells, two grandchildren, Leigh Ann Comer and Christopher Wright and four great grandchildren, Everett Wright, Asa Comer, Noah Comer and Levi Comer, one brother, Homer Wright of Humboldt, and four sisters, Frances Rogers of Dyersburg, Bonnie Null of O’Fallon, MO, Opal Mattlock of Counce and Faustine Percifull of Rossville.

Golden Agers By Alice Ernest

On the morning of the bright autumn day of November 9, twenty-one Golden Agers gathered in FBC’s fellowship room for fellowship, food, and devotional. Claps of greeting welcomed the president Brother John Fields, who with his wife Kay had missed being able to come for several weeks because of other commitments. He opened the meeting with prayer asking the blessing for the food.

Members dived in with hearty appetites to devour the bountiful spread. Kenneth McEwen led the group in prayer of intercession for those needing God’s healing touch. These included; Ernie Adams, who will remain a few days in Vanderbuilt, J.D. Freeze who recently had surgery, and for J.T. McKinney and Ann Powell who continue to lead rather active lives in spite of health issues. Also Kenny prayed that God’s caring spirit envelope the family and dear friends of Dan Abbott as they grieve for his absence from the earth.

The group sang “Happy Birthday” to Doug Hicks in charge of maintenance of the two buildings of Dyer FBC and to Shirley Shull to celebrate their birthdays. The songs Kenneth and Shirley led the group in singing were “Just When I Need Him Most” and “Take My Life.”

Accompanying the music was pianist Anne Thompson, who also played for Kenneth’s solo “I’ll Meet You In The Morning” requested by Tyree White. Brother John Fields joined Kenneth for a beautiful duet of the last verse.

Brother DeWayne Goodgine chose to challenge members to search their hearts ‘to know that you know you are saved.’He chose John 10:27-29 eternal security indicating from the scripture that if we believe Christ is God’s Son and we put our trust in Him, we shall never perish. According to

Romans 8:28-29, Paul cites that nothing can separate us from ‘the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus, our Lord.’ We must trust and believe. Two quotes from Adrian Rogers are soul searching and relevant to our necessary work for Him, “The faith that fizzles before the finish had a flaw from the first.” Also, “when we are confident in the future, we can concentrate on the present.” - Adrian Rogers. Our assurance of our salvation we need to settle now.

Dyer Church of Christ By Sabrina Sullivan

Morning worship services had an attendance 106 and 86 in Sunday school.

The message for the morning service came from the book of Acts 7:36-38, Lost in the Wilderness. Our journey takes us through the wilderness where God is ignored. So many things take us away from God. We become materialistic like the world.

The message for the evening service came from the book of Luke 6:46-49, Build on the Rock. The foundation that endures is the one built on the rock, Christ.

Remember in prayer: Chris Bell, Eugene Springer, Jerry Hardin, all of our sick, shut-ins and those in the nursing home.

Thanks to everyone who was able to stay and help out at the youth devotional Sunday night. The message was uplifting, the singing was great and we had a wonderful meal after services. We had several church youth groups from around the area that were able to attend and enjoyed

seeing old friends.The Wednesday night

ladies class will be meeting at the Dyer Nursing home Wednesday night to do some singing. Thanks to all of our ladies who continue to uplift and care for others in our community.

A n n o u n c e m e n t s : Homecoming will be November 28th with guest speaker Steve Watson.

The Freed Hardeman Chorus will be with us all day long and will sing in the afternoon. There will be a add a dish meal after morning worship services so make plans to come back home and spend a little time with your church family.

The next teachers meeting will be on December 12th.

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If you didn’t get to go to Sunday school, this is for you in love whether you’re 21 or 101.

When you are ready please read I John 4-16. He tells us that when we remain or continue in love, that this is as a signpost expressing to us that we are also remaining in God and the Spirit of God remains in us! We know because He’s given us His eternal Spirit (I John 4:13).

Jesus has given us the glory, which God gave to Him (John 17:22). He has made us perfect in Him (John 17:23)

The one, who demonstrates love, has a personal relationship with love. God is love. First John 4; 8 KJV says, “He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.” The word “know” there has the idea of an on-going intimate

relationship. Every Christian has this relationship with Christ. This is permanent through the eternal blood, which was only in Jesus. His blood came from no one but God.

Whosever is confessing that Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of God has openness with His spirit (I John 4:13, 15). We are living our confession of Jesus Christ (John 3:24, 4:15). God will soon send Jesus to earth to rescue all who have believed on the Lord Jesus Christ. (I Thessalonians 4:17, Acts 16:31).

Classroom Analogy: A young student heard that last statement and asked this question, “How will Jesus know who is going with Him when He returns and who isn’t?”

Jesus will see the blood on the doorposts of those hearts who are believing on His name (I John 3:23, Exodus 19:4). That blood will be His own precious blood. When God sees us He sees our I.D. We are in Him. Luke 2:12 KJV declares “And this shall be sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.” The Christ child would be in a manger, a feeding through for animals, a sad situation became identification for the savior. When Jesus returns, the perfect blood of Jesus will identify us as the household of God.

Laneview Baptist ChurchWe had a wonderful day

in God’s house Sunday at Laneview. Our service began with a special by Johnny Cavender and another by Natalie Farrar.

Bro. Darryl’s message was entitled “Where Are You Going?” In this he was asking us where is our relationship with Jesus? Are we going opposite to where He is leading? Are we making wrong turns? Are we simply coasting? Are we weaving in and out of church? Are

we skidding out of control? Are we going in reverse or are we headed forward? We should be taking time to sit at the feet of Jesus and listen. Wherever you are He is there waiting, watching, wanting you to come back to Him. He never leaves you, we turn away from Him.

Remember the importance of Salvation. It is more than a cross and resurrection. He has given us a life line from hell. If you don’t know

Jesus hell awaits. Take time for God, hold Him close. Seek Him and you will find Him!

Prayer List: Christy Holloway.

Upcoming Events: Dec. 4th Nursing Home Christmas Store, Dec 15th Christmas Caroling at Dyer Nursing Home, Dec 19th Church Christmas Program, Dec 27th-29th Youth Connect Trip.

Come join us in worshiping our God!

Woodmen of the World Rutherford Lodge 153 met for their regular meeting on November 9, 2010. Turkey, dressing, and all the trimmings were enjoyed by everyone. Thanks were given to Bob White for cooking the turkey and dressing.

Lodge President Kasey Harris moderated the meeting. Treasurer White gave the treasurer’s report.

In old business, the new flagpoles, funded by the lodge, have been installed at the town welcome signs. Thanks to the town beautification committee for

Woodmen Lodge Meeting By Kasey Harris getting them installed and working on the flowerbeds.

The block party during Davy Crockett Days was a success, and thanks to the lodge for paying for the party jumpers that the kids enjoyed tremendously.

In new business, Field Rep. Todd Halford asked if the lodge would pay for the meat for a fundraiser he has planned to benefit the Rutherford School Booster Club. A motion was made by Bob Blankenship and seconded by Ercelle King to approve. All voted yes. The motion carried.

Members were reminded of the upcoming Christmas meal and meeting at Boyettes on December 7th. All members may bring a guest. The meal will be paid for by the lodge.

Lodge members are encouraged to help with the Rutherford Christmas cheer baskets this year. Dates and times will be announced in the newspaper.

Next year’s Lodge officers will be voted on and approved at the December meeting at Boyettes. The new officers will be installed during the January lodge meeting.

The main focus of the November 8th Unity Ministries meeting was our Thanksgiving meal on Thanksgiving Day at noon at Rutherford First Baptist Church. We are asking that everyone make the appropriate announcements in your local churches Sunday and try to make a list of people who will be volunteering, sending food items, and most importantly, people who would like to have a place to come and fellowship and enjoy a meal.

Please be thinking of our neighbors and those who are alone on this holiday or may not have the means to feed their family. These are the ones we especially want to be praying for and ministering to. This is open to everyone.

Special thanks go to Mary Gay London for putting together a Power Point presentation for us. It will be a nice promotional tool to use when promoting our ministry in our local churches.

Please be in prayer for

our members who are facing health, financial, and personal difficulties. Special prayer requests were for Charlotte Wright and her health issues, Oma Nell Albea and her procedure, Mr. Johnny White and his upcoming knee surgery.

If you’re interested in becoming involved in Unity Ministries, come to our next meeting on Monday, December 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Rutherford FBC. You can also visit our website at www.unityministries.net

Unity Ministries News By Bet Jewell

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR - Vickie Sorrells (left), GGHF President presents the first ever Volunteer of the Year award to Dr. Christy Hicks at the annual Harvest of Hope Gala held Saturday at the National Guard Armory. (photo courtesy of Danny Jones, THE GAZETTE)

BY DANNY JONES, THE GAZETTE

Over $8,000 was raised at the Gibson General Healthcare Foundation “Harvest of Hope” Gala, featuring a dinner and silent auction, Saturday at the National Guard Armory in Trenton.

“Monies raised from this event and other fundraisers throughout the year will be used to help the helpless and provide health care needs in the community, a foundation spokesperson said. Tom and Cheryl Crider served as masters of ceremonies.

Highlighting the evening, was the presentation of the first ever “Volunteer of the Year” award that went to Dr. Christy Hicks. With the award came $500 for the recipient to give to the charity of her choice. The presentation was made by GGHF President Vickie Sorrells. Thankfully accepting, Hicks a volunteer at the TLC Riding Academy said, “The best part of my day is the helping the TLC Riding Academy.

The Gala’s program focused on the TLC therapeutic riding academy.

Welcome was given by Sorrells and Joe Hammonds sang “The Lord’s Prayer,”

Hospital Gala raises over $8Kfollowed by a buffet dinner and entertainment by “Hockaday.”

During closing remarks, Sorrells thanked all who contributed or attended the fourth annual Gala. She also announced that Josephine Jackson, treasurer, one of the original board members is retiring from the board.

Board members in addition to Sorrells and Jackson are: Jim Overall, vice chairman and Carol Gordon, secretary; Chuck Arnold, Alfred Bettis, Carolyn Blankinship, Dr;

Clint Buchanan, Mayor Tony Burriss, Nancy Crouse, Marilyn Holder, Marilyn Hooker, Dotty Jones, Gloria Jones, Dot Kilzer, Dr. Tom Nelson, Nancy Reid, Sherry Scruggs, Jo Ann Simmons, Diane Taylor, Dr. Jim Williams and Sally Wyatt. Frank McMeen is West Healthcare Foundation President.

The Foundation’s mission is to promote health and wellness in the community and to enhance the quality of life for North Gibson County citizens.

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Sports & Education

TURNING UP THE HEAT - Applying a pressure defense during Saturday night’s game, Lady Pioneer #24 Alyssa White and #10 Jasmine Whittimore forced Northside to turn the ball over. The Gibson County Lady Pioneers lost 25-18. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

LEADING SCORER - Gibson County’s Courtney Haynes shoots between two Northside defenders. Haynes was GC’s leading scorer with 7 points. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

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UP FOR TWO - Gibson County’s #1 Denzell Harris drives to the basket for two points Saturday night.The Pioneers lost the game against Northside with the final score of 49-28. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

GOOD BLOCK - A N o r t h s i d e o f f e n s i v e player goes up for a shot but is blocked by Gibson County Pioneer Mitchell Simpson. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

Gibson County High School was awarded the 2009-2010 TSSAA A.F. Bridges Award (trophy and banner) on November 10, 2010 at a TSSAA meeting in Jackson.

“The award represents

good sportsmanship in athletics and just doing what is right,” said GCSSD Athletic Director Ken White.

White accepted the award and was especially honored to do so for the school, as

Bridges was his father’s history teacher and coach at Trenton Peabody High School in 1937-1940. Bridges became the first director of the TSSAA in the state of Tennessee and remained in that position for many years.

GCHS receives TSSAA award

TSSAA A.F. BRIDGES AWARD PRESENTED TO GCHS – Gibson County High School was honored to receive the A.F. Bridges Award from TSSAA. Assistant Principal Harry Tignor (from left to right), Principal Eddie Pruett and Athletic Director Ken White were proud to receive the award for the school, which represents good sportsmanship.

GC FLAG FOOTBALL 4-7 YEAR OLDS “COLTS” – The Colts finished the season as undefeated champions and won the Pioneer Bowl. Colt’s team member are (front row from left) Eli Dawson, Collin Skelton, Drake Warren, Michael “Junior” McMullins, Carter Ewell and Trey Baker, (back row ) coaches Charles Dawson and Seth Skelton.

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Living behind a facade: ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ musical on stage at GCHS

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“Jekyll and Hyde, The Musical” teaches important lessons about life, said Trish Towater, Publicity Director, and Mary Hicks, Director.

The play will be performed by students in the Gibson Co. High School Theater Dept. at the high school’s new theater in Dyer Nov. 18-21.

ART CONTEST - Winners in the Holiday Art Show and Competition sponsored by Courtsquare Arts and Antiques included third graders (from left) Mason Forbes, East End Elementary School, Humboldt, first place; Seth Rodgers, Yorkville Elementary School, honorable mention; and Danielle Woods, East End Elementary School, Humboldt, third place. Not pictured are Jacob Dabbs, East End Elementary, honorable mention; Cecil Garland, Yorkville, honorable mention; and Krista Davis, Yorkville, second place.

Courtsquare Arts and Antiques, across from the Gibson County Courthouse in downtown Trenton, participated in the Trenton citywide Holiday Open House held Sunday afternoon, November 7. The attendees enjoyed seeing all the art, the new Christmas ornaments, and nibbling on the refreshments. The highlight of the day was the money awards presented to the six young students who were the winners of the first ever Holiday Art Show and Competition.

Yorkville School held their annual Harvest Festival on November 5, 2010.

Harvest Festival representatives in grades preschool through eighth grade raised a total of $3,419. This is a record-breaking amount for harvest representatives.

Yorkville School announced Micah Hart and Dylan Huey king and queen in grades preschool through fourth grade. King and queen in grades fifth through eighth were Alexis Hall and Dusty Smith.

Each of the kings and queens individually brought in the most money for those grades. Thanks to all of our representatives for their hard work and for representing Yorkville School so well.

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HARVEST FESTIVAL REPRESENTATIVES - Harvest Festival representative for Yorkville School are (front row left) Seth Rodgers, Jessi Powell, Wyatt Hollis, Joe Bogle, Hailey Webb, Autumn Callins, Micah Hart, Thomas McCaslin, and Sydney Yochum, (back row) Sarah Harrison, Brennan Lownsdale, Chassidy Eddlemon, Dusty Smith, Maddie Welch, Andrew Hodge, Hali Rushing, Alexis Hall, and Dylan Huey. Not pictured are Nate Rodgers and Keaton Galloway.

HARVEST FESTIVAL KINGS AND QUEENS -The Yorkville School Harvest Festival kings and queens for 2010 are (front row) Micah Hart-preschool and Dylan Huey-fourth grade, ( back row) Dusty Smith-sixth grade and Alexis Hall-eighth grade.

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“This (play) is an excellent opportunity for students to learn about living an authentic life,” said Ms. Towater. “One of the richest themes which threads throughout the storyline is the question – ‘How many of us live our lives behind a façade.’

“’Jekyll and Hyde’ begs the question, ‘Do we live one way in front of some people and another way in front of others?’

“The play also reveals a lot

about how we judge others by their economic status in life and not for the person inside,” she added. “We believe this musical has such an incredible story to tell that we want all middle and high school students to see it.”

The musical is based on the Robert Louis Stevenson novella, “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” published in the 1880s. A London lawyer investigates strange occurrences between his friend, Henry Jekyll, a doctor who has hidden a secret life full of cruel deeds. After drinking a potion of his own creation, Dr. Jekyll is transformed into another personality, the cruel and remorseless Edward Hyde.

The story has been associated with the condition called split personality, wherein within the same person there is a good and an evil personality. It is also regarded as an examination of the duality of human nature; that the capacity for good and evil exists in everyone.

“Jekyll and Hyde,” the musical is presented by the Gibson Co. High School Theater Department at the new Gibson Co. High School theater in Dyer, Nov. 18-20 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 21 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Call 731-692-3616 for more information.

This year the participants were limited to third graders from every elementary school in Gibson County. Courtsquare Arts sent a letter to every third grade teacher in the county, with a return-addressed, stamped envelope for them to return their students’ best three entries. The teacher was asked to invite their third grade class to draw a Santa Claus, using their own imagination as to how he

was dressed, what he was doing, and what he looked like.

Out of the six winners, a first second and third place winner was announced and three were so good that they received honorable mention. The students and their families were honored at the open house and received money prizes (from $5 to $20) furnished by Courtsquare Arts & Antiques. The winners were all from East Elementary in Humboldt, Regina Crawley, teacher, and Yorkville Elementary, Candace Criswell, teacher.

Courtsquare Arts & Antiques is a gallery located across the street from the historical courthouse of Gibson County located in Trenton. It houses art works of all kinds from paintings, drawings and photographs to pottery, stained glass, fabric art and jewelry by seven different artists. The antiques include furniture, picture frames, glassware, china, lamps, porcelain and pottery. It is run by the volunteer member artists and collectors who have items for sale.

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ART TEACHER - Candace Criswell (left) is the art teacher at Yorkville Elementary School.

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Stepanie Johnson, Gibson North Relay for Life American Cancer Society Coordinator, met with newly committed Gibson North Relay for Life Town Chairman, Thursday night, November 11 at the home of William McFarland.

The purpose of the meeting was to discuss responsibilities of the individual town chairmen who will work to

Gibson North Relay for Life meetscoordinate activities, recruit new teams, select honorary chairman, provide and promote community cancer awareness information, and inform the community of all activities.

McFarland will continue as General Chairman. Kickoff activities for the 2011 Gibson North Relay are scheduled for January 13. The Gibson North

Relay will be held at Gibson County High School June 24.

Serving as Chairman/Co-chairman on this new committee are Kasey Harris (Rutherford), Susan Davis (Yorkville), Emily Woods (Kenton/Mason Hall), Faye Sharp (Kenton/Mason Hall) Lucy Bonds (Dyer), Buni Wendt (Bradford), and Stephanie Pate (Bradford).

NEW TO THE 2011 GIBSON - North Relay for Life are Chairman/Co-Chairman in each town. William McFarland will continue in his role as General Chairman. Town Chairman/Co-Chairman who will work to make improvements in the 2011 Gibson - North Relay are Kasey Harris, Rutherford Chairman, McFarland, Susan Davis, Yorkville Chairman, Emily Woods, Kenton/Mason Hall Co-Chairman, Faye Sharp, Kenton/Mason Hall Co-Chairman, and Lucy Bonds, Dyer Chairman. (Not Pictures are Buni Wendt and Stephanie Pate, Bradford Co-Chairman.

FIRE DESTROYS HOME - Dyer Fire Lt. Jerry Whitaker, firefighters Pat Sawyers, Brandon Rudd, Asst. Chief Roger Worrell and Lt. Marty Graves survey the damage in the kitchen and dining room of a Poplar Street home in Dyer. They are checking to make sure the fire is totally out. The fire started in the kitchen and burned the kitchen, dining room and a hallway. The rest of the home and its contents had bad smoke and heat damage.

Dyer Florist held their annual Christmas Open House last Thursday night. Kim Reynolds and David Harrison help Johnny McIlwain with his purchase.

William White and Cheryl Whitworth with Rutherford Grocery served customers all kinds of sweet treats during their open house.

Jonna Fant (center) of Pate’s assists Deana Wyrick and Adrianne Eddlemon during their open house.

Lynn Greene of Greene Things helps Cindy Johnson with her selection of ornaments during open house.

Claudia Reed, assisted by Felecia Teddleton and Ashley Cole at Felecia Bella, tries on a velvet holiday vest during their open house Sunday.

Jennifer and Audrey Little are assisted by Casey Oliver at Hester Drug Co. during the Christmas Open House Sunday.

CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSES – The town of Rutherford held their Downtown Christmas Open House Sunday afternoon. Five stores participated in the special annual event. Dyer Florist held their Annual Chirstmas Open House Thursday.

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INSPECTION - SFC Todd Carson inspects the Color Guard before entering the gym during the Veteran’s Day program at Yorkville School.

Yorkville School Veteran’s Day Program Honors Local Fallen Hero

Nov. 11, 2010 was a very special day for military veterans. Yorkville School honored local Veterans with their annual Veteran’s Day program. There were a total of 25 community and area veterans in attendance. Colors were posted/retired by the 230th EnBn Color Guard. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the 5th gr. class. The national anthem was performed by Yorkville jr. high teacher, Mrs. Lisa Roberts. Excerpts from speeches of former presidents John F. Kennedy

Yorkville School honors local fallen hero in Veteran’s Day program

and George W. Bush were presented by Yorkville students Alexis Hall and Bailey Moore. The guest speaker was Col. Brett London, Deputy Brigade Commander of the 194th EnBG. Taps closed out the program and was performed by GCHS band students Jo Beth Turner and Sarah Carroll.

The program was dedicated to Sgt. Israel “Izzy” O’Bryan, who was killed June 11, 2010 while serving in Jalula, Iraq. (www.50FORIZZY.com)

Sgt. O’Bryan was 24 yrs. old and left behind a wife and 1 year old son. The

Yorkville 4th – 8th gr. students viewed the documentary “50 for Izzy” on Wed. Nov. 10, which chronicles Marine P.J. Kellogg’s 50 mile journey (Newbern, Yorkville, Dyer, Trenton, Humboldt, and Jackson) in honor of the fallen West Tennessee soldier. Sgt. O’Bryan’s mother and step- father , Denise and Eddie Jones were special guests at the Yorkville School program.

Honor, commitment, sacrifice, and patriotism are qualities of most military veterans. The Yorkville School program puts these qualities on display through recognition of our veterans.

YORKVILLE SCHOOL VETERAN’S DAY PROGRAM – Yorkville School held their annual Veteran’s Day program with Col. Brett London (left) as the guest speaker. Helping with the program were Mrs. Denise Jones, Principal David Brewer, and Eddie Jones.

COL. BRETT LONDON SPEAKS - Brennan Lownsdale, a fifth grade student, Col. Brett London, and fifth grade teacher Mrs. Beverly Emerson participated in the Veteran’s Day program.

DYER SCHOOL VETERAN’S DAY PROGRAM - Dyer School held their annual Veterans Day program with local veterans and school children attending.

VETERANS MARCH IN THE RUTHERFORD PARADE - Area veterans paraded down Main Street in the Veteran’s Day Parade last week.

RUTHERFORD STUDENTS MARCH - Rutherford School held their annual Veteran’s Day Parade Thursday, November 11. Area veterans, school children waving American fl ags and the Jr. High Marching Pirates paraded down Main Street in honor of the special day.

WORLD WAR II VETS - World War II veterans William Beard and Harold White rode in the back of a truck in the Veteran’s Day Parade.

COL. LONDON SPEAKS AT DYER SCHOOL - Col. London spoke at both Yorkville and Dyer schools.

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GUEST SPEAKERS - Tommy Denson, Gary Saffell and Chad Jackson were the guest speakers at the GCHS Veteran’s Day Program held last Thursday.

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were presented. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited followed by the singing of the National Anthem.

The guest speaker was Sgt. 1st Class Tommy Denson of Dyer. Denson served in the army in Vietnam from 1970-1972. He did two tours in Iraq with the National Guard, in 2004-05 and 2006-07. He assisted in training troops going to Iraq from 2007-09 and retired from the National Guard in 2009. He is currently working as Site Administrator for District Learning for the National Guard as a civilian.

Leadership was the focus of his speech.

“I’m honored to speak on behalf of the Army, the Army National Guard and all other branches of the military. Our nation has built monuments all over the country honoring our veterans. We’ve seen names at these hallowed places of the men and women who gave all. We’ve seen the faces of brave men and women who served in World War II and Vietnam. The one time America failed its veterans was Vietnam. We’ve seen a collective shift on how we treat veterans

now. Maybe movies or video games have changed how we view our heroes. We honor men and women equally,” said Denson.

“My father went to World War II. He told stories over and over again and they never changed. Someone in your family may talk about what they saw or did. You need to honor them by listening. We must teach everyone about the sacrifices veterans made. They are the reasons everybody has freedoms today. We must find a way to insure that the legacy of these heroes endures. Give them 20 minutes of your time to listen to them and say thank you for your service,” Denson continued.

“If you are out walking around and you see a gentleman wearing a veteran’s cap, go up to him and shake his hand and thank him for his service. We need to continue to gather on days like this and give the reverence and respect it deserves. The military is one of the worlds’ greatest values. In a national emergency the military is always there,” concluded Denson.

Names of all the veterans attending were read, as well as GCHS alumni who have served or are serving in the

military.One veteran choosing to

address the students was Gary Saffell, a veteran of Vietnam and Desert Storm. He recounted riding in a Black Hawk helicopter during Desert Storm and watching the sand turn black from oil and the sky filling with smoke and fire from oil that continued to burn for four months. “War causes devastation. I was happy to be there to help the people that were being mistreated,” said Saffell.

Chad Jackson, an administrator and former teacher at GCHS also addressed the students.

“Veteran’s Day is a proud day for me. Life has many defining moments. This uniform is one of those moments. It becomes part of your life. It sticks with and becomes etched in our lives. Each day we can do things to honor our military. Every morning we say the pledge and play the National Anthem and I see kids in my study hall slumped over or milling around and it burns me up,” said Jackson.

“In the military you are taught to stand at attention, not to move. I learned this at a young age from my Boy Scout master Ed Marvin. He was a hard-nosed military guy and he ran us like we were military. One thing he instilled in us was to have pride in who we were. He taught us proper etiquette about the flag and everything. It is something that stuck with me. The day I turned 18, I spent the day in Memphis signing up for this uniform. Each day when asked to stand for the National Anthem, I ask that you all do it with pride, because you are an American and you are free,’ said Jackson.

Jackson also sang “God Bless the USA.”

Pruett thanked the veterans for all they have sacrificed for us and invited them to a reception following the program.

In conclusion, “God Bless America was sang followed by the retiring of the flags as TAPS was played.

VETERANS HONORED - Nineteen area veterans attended the Veteran’s Day program at GCHS. (photos by Cindy East)

ENJOY RECEPTION - Dr. Robert McAlexander and Eddie Bone, both of Dyer, enjoy refeshments during the reception held at GCHS following the Veteran’s Day program.

MENTOR - Chad Jackson honored veteran Ed Marvin in his speech during the Veteran’s Day program. Marvin was Jackson’s Scout Master and taught the Boy Scouts to have pride in themselves and also proper etiquette about the American flag.