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VOL. 122, NO. 4
TRI-CITY REPORTER WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2014
DYER, TENNESSEE
$1.00
Butler breaks NCAA record
Steve Hilton
Hilton seeks office of county mayor On Thursday evening, Steve Hilton threw his hat in the ring for the office of Mayor of Gibson County. He spoke to a packed house at the Gibson County Patriots meeting at the Milan Senior Citizens center. Hilton introduced his wife, Tina to the crowd and told them of his vision for the citizens of Gibson County. The Hiltons live in Kenton and have 4 children and 9 grandchildren, with a great grandchild on the way. He will be running in the August 7th General Election as a candidate of the Constitution Party. Hilton fielded several questions from the crowd as to his view of county government. He stated that he felt that government should be run with the same principles that the people do, with the taxes it gets from them, living within a budget. He said that if the people aren’t growing, then see page 2
Dyer board holds first meeting of new year The City of Dyer Board of Mayor and Alderpersons met in regular session, Monday, January 13, 2014. Among the topics discussed were repairs to city water lines, equipment for the water treatment plant and wastewater plant and progress on the city hall remodel. Those present were Mayor Chris Younger, Alderpersons Judy Baker, Richard Reed, Belinda Oliver, Michael Barron, Robert Johnson, Bitsy Gilliland, Joe Gathings, and Marilyn Williamson. The city attorney was not present. John R. Reed asked the board to approve an adjustment at 75 Currie Rd. His November 30 water bill was unusually high due to a water break. Johnson made a motion to adjust Reed’s bill to the previous three month average. The motion was approved with all in favor. The Board received a letter from the City Recorder concerning an adjustment for Theresa Collins’s, a resident at 158 South Royal, water bill due to a leak. Her November 30 bill was unusually high due to an unknown reason. The see page 3 A:PVSFBMMZTIPVMEUSZ
UT Martin Skyhawk senior guard Heather Butler made Ohio Valley Conference history by becoming the league’s all-time leading scorer in a 74-52 road victory at Morehead State on Saturday afternoon. Butler would become the OVC’s all-time leading scorer by passing Tennessee Tech former standout Cheryl Taylor’s previous mark of 2,526 career points, a mark set in 1987. Butler scored a game high 26 points on the afternoon while moving into 35th on the NCAA’s career leader board. Butler is a former GCHS Lady Pioneer stand-out who helped the team win back-toback State Championships in 2009 and 2010. “Honestly, it is one of those things that you
cannot even begin to put into words,” said Butler. “I could not have done it without my teammates all four years. They have always meant so much to me and I get emotional just thinking about what all this program has meant to me personally. All of my coaches, going back to high school, have always given me the utmost support and the support staff of my mother and sister has been incredible. It is a good feeling to know that they are proud of you, overwhelming in a way. To be able to go away from this program my senior year, knowing that I did everything I could, allows me to leave this program down the road with a smile on my face.” see page 12
Heather Butler and UTM Lady Skyhawk Coach Kevin McMillan
Runners Up
RJHS LADY PIRATES - The Rutherford Lady Pirates finished in second place in the 2013 Gibson County Conference Girls Basketball Tournament Saturday afternoon. Team members are (front row, from left) K.J. White, Jaeda Hampton, Madison Baird, Hannah Ball, McKinley Burkett, (back row) Jaci White, Hailey Murry, Emma Upchuch, Allahna Raybon, Ryleigh Greene and Molly Laman. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
RJHS Lady Pirates take 2nd place in tournament BY LORI CATHEY The Rutherford Jr. High School Lady Pirates took second place in the Gibson County Middle School Conference Tournament. The girl’s championship game was held last Saturday at Rutherford. Medina Middle School took the championship win with a final score of 47-38. The Medina Lady Hornets took a 6-0 lead with 2:10 left in the first quarter with 3-pointer by Savannah Beaton. Rutherford got right back in
the game with a 3-pointer from Madison Baird, a drive by Hannah Ball and an offensive rebound by McKinley Burkett for a basket to pull within 3 points (10-7) to end the first quarter. Lady Pirate K.J. White made two free throws to score the first points of the second quarter to make it 10-9 Medina. The Lady Hornets went on a 5-0 run with consecutive baskets by Beaton and Cassidy Heath to increase the Hornets lead see page 9
Gibson Co. Recovery Court awarded full state certification On December 12, 2013, at the TN State Conference for Recovery Courts, the Gibson County Recovery Court was awarded full State Certification. Presiding Judge Mark Agee commented, “The road to State Certification is not an easy road. Years of work and development go into the process of meeting all State and National standards. I cannot express how proud I
am of our staff for their commitment and dedication to this program and those participants who are getting their lives finally turned around as clean and sober, law abiding citizens.” The Recovery Court Staff includes: District Public Defender Tom Crider, Assistant District Attorneys Mark see page 2
RECOVERY COURT CERTIFICATION - Recovery Court staff members are Liz Ledbetter-Criminal Justice/ Mental Health Liaison, Lori Tubbs Douglas-Clinical Director, Judge Mark L. Agee-General Sessions Judge, Scott Guy-Recovery Court Officer, Monica Bridges-Probation Department, Ryan Shanklin-Recovery Court Officer, Angie Partee-Recovery Court Coordinator, and Janice Jones-Circuit Court Clerk.
GCSSD scores all A’s on 2013 Report Card BY CRYSTAL BURNS Gibson County Special School District students scored straight A’s according to the system’s 2013 Report Card. Supervisors of Instruction Michelle Goad and Dr. Jared Myracle presented testing data to the school board at the district’s January 9 meeting. Students in grades 3-8 earned A’s in Math, Reading, Science, and Social Studies and beat the state average in growth in all areas. The district outperformed the state in 3-8 Math by eight points, 3-8 Reading by six points, 3-8 Science by 10 points, and 3-8 Social Studies by five points. The district ranked eighth in the state in 3-8 Social Studies. Eddie Pruett, director of Schools, explained that district officials use each year’s testing data to determine focus areas for the next year. In the fall 2013 semester, Gibson County called on see page 2
Sports Hall of Fame accepting nominations Nominations for the Gibson County Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2014 are being accepted through February 28. Nomination forms may be picked up at the Chamber of Commerce offices in Humboldt, Milan and Trenton and high schools at Bradford, Dyer, Humboldt, Medina, Milan and Trenton. Mail completed nomination forms to Ken White at 228 Milan Highway, Trenton, TN 38382. Include nominee’s name, address, achievements and honors, statistics, photos, community accomplishments, newspaper articles and comments from coaches and players. Nominees are eligible after being out of high school five years. Inductees do not have to be Gibson County natives. see page 2
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VOL. 122, NO. 4
TRI-CITY REPORTER WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2014
DYER, TENNESSEE
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Butler breaks NCAA record
Steve Hilton
Hilton seeks office of county mayor On Thursday evening, Steve Hilton threw his hat in the ring for the office of Mayor of Gibson County. He spoke to a packed house at the Gibson County Patriots meeting at the Milan Senior Citizens center. Hilton introduced his wife, Tina to the crowd and told them of his vision for the citizens of Gibson County. The Hiltons live in Kenton and have 4 children and 9 grandchildren, with a great grandchild on the way. He will be running in the August 7th General Election as a candidate of the Constitution Party. Hilton fielded several questions from the crowd as to his view of county government. He stated that he felt that government should be run with the same principles that the people do, with the taxes it gets from them, living within a budget. He said that if the people aren’t growing, then see page 2
Dyer board holds first meeting of new year The City of Dyer Board of Mayor and Alderpersons met in regular session, Monday, January 13, 2014. Among the topics discussed were repairs to city water lines, equipment for the water treatment plant and wastewater plant and progress on the city hall remodel. Those present were Mayor Chris Younger, Alderpersons Judy Baker, Richard Reed, Belinda Oliver, Michael Barron, Robert Johnson, Bitsy Gilliland, Joe Gathings, and Marilyn Williamson. The city attorney was not present. John R. Reed asked the board to approve an adjustment at 75 Currie Rd. His November 30 water bill was unusually high due to a water break. Johnson made a motion to adjust Reed’s bill to the previous three month average. The motion was approved with all in favor. The Board received a letter from the City Recorder concerning an adjustment for Theresa Collins’s, a resident at 158 South Royal, water bill due to a leak. Her November 30 bill was unusually high due to an unknown reason. The see page 3 A:PVSFBMMZTIPVMEUSZ
UT Martin Skyhawk senior guard Heather Butler made Ohio Valley Conference history by becoming the league’s all-time leading scorer in a 74-52 road victory at Morehead State on Saturday afternoon. Butler would become the OVC’s all-time leading scorer by passing Tennessee Tech former standout Cheryl Taylor’s previous mark of 2,526 career points, a mark set in 1987. Butler scored a game high 26 points on the afternoon while moving into 35th on the NCAA’s career leader board. Butler is a former GCHS Lady Pioneer stand-out who helped the team win back-toback State Championships in 2009 and 2010. “Honestly, it is one of those things that you
cannot even begin to put into words,” said Butler. “I could not have done it without my teammates all four years. They have always meant so much to me and I get emotional just thinking about what all this program has meant to me personally. All of my coaches, going back to high school, have always given me the utmost support and the support staff of my mother and sister has been incredible. It is a good feeling to know that they are proud of you, overwhelming in a way. To be able to go away from this program my senior year, knowing that I did everything I could, allows me to leave this program down the road with a smile on my face.” see page 12
Heather Butler and UTM Lady Skyhawk Coach Kevin McMillan
Runners Up
RJHS LADY PIRATES - The Rutherford Lady Pirates finished in second place in the 2013 Gibson County Conference Girls Basketball Tournament Saturday afternoon. Team members are (front row, from left) K.J. White, Jaeda Hampton, Madison Baird, Hannah Ball, McKinley Burkett, (back row) Jaci White, Hailey Murry, Emma Upchuch, Allahna Raybon, Ryleigh Greene and Molly Laman. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
RJHS Lady Pirates take 2nd place in tournament BY LORI CATHEY The Rutherford Jr. High School Lady Pirates took second place in the Gibson County Middle School Conference Tournament. The girl’s championship game was held last Saturday at Rutherford. Medina Middle School took the championship win with a final score of 47-38. The Medina Lady Hornets took a 6-0 lead with 2:10 left in the first quarter with 3-pointer by Savannah Beaton. Rutherford got right back in
the game with a 3-pointer from Madison Baird, a drive by Hannah Ball and an offensive rebound by McKinley Burkett for a basket to pull within 3 points (10-7) to end the first quarter. Lady Pirate K.J. White made two free throws to score the first points of the second quarter to make it 10-9 Medina. The Lady Hornets went on a 5-0 run with consecutive baskets by Beaton and Cassidy Heath to increase the Hornets lead see page 9
Gibson Co. Recovery Court awarded full state certification On December 12, 2013, at the TN State Conference for Recovery Courts, the Gibson County Recovery Court was awarded full State Certification. Presiding Judge Mark Agee commented, “The road to State Certification is not an easy road. Years of work and development go into the process of meeting all State and National standards. I cannot express how proud I
am of our staff for their commitment and dedication to this program and those participants who are getting their lives finally turned around as clean and sober, law abiding citizens.” The Recovery Court Staff includes: District Public Defender Tom Crider, Assistant District Attorneys Mark see page 2
RECOVERY COURT CERTIFICATION - Recovery Court staff members are Liz Ledbetter-Criminal Justice/ Mental Health Liaison, Lori Tubbs Douglas-Clinical Director, Judge Mark L. Agee-General Sessions Judge, Scott Guy-Recovery Court Officer, Monica Bridges-Probation Department, Ryan Shanklin-Recovery Court Officer, Angie Partee-Recovery Court Coordinator, and Janice Jones-Circuit Court Clerk.
GCSSD scores all A’s on 2013 Report Card BY CRYSTAL BURNS Gibson County Special School District students scored straight A’s according to the system’s 2013 Report Card. Supervisors of Instruction Michelle Goad and Dr. Jared Myracle presented testing data to the school board at the district’s January 9 meeting. Students in grades 3-8 earned A’s in Math, Reading, Science, and Social Studies and beat the state average in growth in all areas. The district outperformed the state in 3-8 Math by eight points, 3-8 Reading by six points, 3-8 Science by 10 points, and 3-8 Social Studies by five points. The district ranked eighth in the state in 3-8 Social Studies. Eddie Pruett, director of Schools, explained that district officials use each year’s testing data to determine focus areas for the next year. In the fall 2013 semester, Gibson County called on see page 2
Sports Hall of Fame accepting nominations Nominations for the Gibson County Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2014 are being accepted through February 28. Nomination forms may be picked up at the Chamber of Commerce offices in Humboldt, Milan and Trenton and high schools at Bradford, Dyer, Humboldt, Medina, Milan and Trenton. Mail completed nomination forms to Ken White at 228 Milan Highway, Trenton, TN 38382. Include nominee’s name, address, achievements and honors, statistics, photos, community accomplishments, newspaper articles and comments from coaches and players. Nominees are eligible after being out of high school five years. Inductees do not have to be Gibson County natives. see page 2
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