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VOL. 121, NO. 49
TRI-CITY REPORTER WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2013
DYER, TENNESSEE
$1.00
Former Lady Pioneer star earns more college honors
Letters to Santa due Friday Hey kids, it’s that time of year again! The Tri-City Reporter will be accepting Letters to Santa through December 6th. The letters will be published in our annual Christmas Greeting section December 18th.
THE MIRROR-EXCHANGE Heather Butler, a former standout basketball player for the Gibson County Lady Pioneers, continued earning honors at the college level last week. She also continued etching her name in the University of Tennessee Martin record books. On Nov. 27, the Ohio Valley Conference announced that for a second consecutive week a member of the University of Tennessee at Martin women’s basketball team was named the Adidas OVC Player of the Week. Butler, a Medina native who is a senior guard for UTM, picked up the honor after a spectacular trio of performances in the
previous week, according to a media release from UTM and the OVC. Ms. Butler paired back-to-back 30-point scoring performances against Missouri (36) and Evansville (34) during the week to average 31.7 points, while adding six rebounds and 3.3 assists per game. She tallied an impressive 15 made threepointers during the three game stretch, moving into first place on the OVC leader board with 25.3 points per game this season. Butler continued her historic pace at UTM as her 36 point performance against Missouri moved Butler into first atop the all-time UT see page 3
BUTLER EARNS NEW HONOR – Former GCHS Lady Pioneer continues to etch her name in the UT Martin record books. Last week she was named the Adidas OVC Player of the Week.
Orrs Honored
Dyer Goodwill to meet Dec. 12th BY SAM THOMPSON The Goodwill committee held its first meeting and set dates for pack-out and delivery. Our next meeting will be December 12, 2013 in the VFW building at 7 p.m. This will be the last meeting for this year and will make final plans for this year’s delivery. If you would like to donate to this program, you may do so at the Farmers and Merchants Bank or the branch at Food Rite. Every dollar counts toward this program. We appreciate your donations and without them, this program could not continue. Each year, it takes about $2500 to $3000 for food for the boxes and baskets that are pack-out for needy families. Those who have donated this week are: Johnny Ward, $80; First see page 3
Rutherford to deliver packages Dec. 7th BY JOE BONE We have received donations during Thanksgiving week from the following: Ted Sample, Ann Abbott, Calvary Baptist Church, and Rutherford First Baptist Church. This brings the total receipts to $1,360. We will continue to receive donations at the Rutherford City Hall or you may give them to me or to Ann Abbott. We need your help in packing 154 cheer packages and 22 needy cartons this Friday, December 6th at 1 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge and in delivery at 9 a.m. on Saturday.
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Dana Davidson
PLAQUE DEDICATION - The late James Sydney and Toline Orr were honored recently with the dedication of plaque placed in the foyer of the Woodmen of the World Lodge in Rutherford. WOW members and Orr family members on hand for the plaque dedication were Kathy Peevyhouse, Anthony Warren, Valli Kugler Kelly, Larry Belew, Bob White, Vicki Kugler, Josh Kugler, and Nathan Smith.
Woodmen lodge dedicates plaque in memory of couple On Thursday November 21st, members of Woodmen of the World Lodge 153 dedicated a plaque in honor and in memory of the late James Sydney Orr and his beloved wife Toline. The dedication included their daughter Vicki Kugler and grandchildren Valli Kelly and Josh Kugler. WOW Field Representative Anthony Warren had the plaque made which includes an article from ‘Tennessee Magnet’ written in 2009 by Lorrie Alsup about the Orrs’ life together. The plaque also includes Woodmen of the World emblems and Rutherford School Pirate emblems. “We wanted to honor a historical member of our Lodge and of Rutherford. He was known as Mr. WOW,” said Warren. “It is estimated that 80 percent
of our members were brought in by Coach Orr. That is over 600 members.” “If not for Mr. Orr this building would not have been built,” said Woodmen of the World member and Lodge treasurer Bob White. Kugler was asked if the plaque could remain at the Lodge and hang in the foyer of the so that everyone who came in would see it and remember her parents. Kugler agreed, saying, “This is so nice and we are honored.” Lodge members requested that ‘The Tri-City Reporter’ run the article that is included on the plaque. So with Lorrie Alsup’s permission the touching article that ran in April of 2009 in ‘Tennessee Magnet’ see page 2
Dyer board fires street dept. employees, then rescinds motion Seven city employees are back at work this week after the meeting was called as a result of actions by members being fired and rehired within days of each other. An of the street department. The employees are Steven apparent dispute between citizens led to the incident Tucker, Taylor Bryant, Larry Jackson, Nick Corbin, Tyler which involved a birthday card which the employees see page 3 signed. The City of Dyer Board of Mayor and Alderpersons met in a special called meeting, Thursday afternoon, November 21, to discuss termination or disciplinary action to be taken against seven city employees. Those present were Mayor Chris Younger, Alderpersons Judy Baker, Richard Reed, Michael Barron, Robert Johnson, Bitsy Gilliland, and Marilyn Williamson. Absent were Alderpersons Joe Gathings and Belinda Oliver. City Attorney Brandon Newman SHOW SUPPORT - Members of the Dyer Board of Mayor and Alderpersons was present. met last Monday in a packed boardroom. Many Dyer citizens came in support of Mayor Younger stated that the seven city workers who were fired over a birthday card sent to a citizen.
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Davidson to seek office of GC Trustee Dana Davidson, 36, is seeking the office of Gibson County Trustee. She is currently the bookkeeper in the Trustee’s Office. Davidson was hired by LeAnne Smith, current Trustee, in September 2006 when Smith took office. Smith stated that when she hired Dana she immediately knew she had the right person for the job. Davidson is a dedicated employee who wishes to continue to serve the citizens of Gibson County as your Trustee. Prior to her eight years in the Trustee’s Office, Davidson was employed see page 3
Christmas parades set Saturday The Dyer Station Celebration Christmas parade will be held Saturday, December 7 at 5 p.m. Line up is at 4 p.m. at Tiger Express. Following the parade, stay for caroling and the lighting of the Christmas tree at the mini park in downtown Dyer. The City of Kenton Christmas parade will also be held on December 7 at 6 p.m. Line up will be at 5:45 p.m. at the former Plastech parking lot. Following the parade, there will be ‘Cookies with Santa’ at First State Bank. If the weather is as bad as predicted, the parades may be postponed to a later date.
VOL. 121, NO. 49
TRI-CITY REPORTER WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2013
DYER, TENNESSEE
$1.00
Former Lady Pioneer star earns more college honors
Letters to Santa due Friday Hey kids, it’s that time of year again! The Tri-City Reporter will be accepting Letters to Santa through December 6th. The letters will be published in our annual Christmas Greeting section December 18th.
THE MIRROR-EXCHANGE Heather Butler, a former standout basketball player for the Gibson County Lady Pioneers, continued earning honors at the college level last week. She also continued etching her name in the University of Tennessee Martin record books. On Nov. 27, the Ohio Valley Conference announced that for a second consecutive week a member of the University of Tennessee at Martin women’s basketball team was named the Adidas OVC Player of the Week. Butler, a Medina native who is a senior guard for UTM, picked up the honor after a spectacular trio of performances in the
previous week, according to a media release from UTM and the OVC. Ms. Butler paired back-to-back 30-point scoring performances against Missouri (36) and Evansville (34) during the week to average 31.7 points, while adding six rebounds and 3.3 assists per game. She tallied an impressive 15 made threepointers during the three game stretch, moving into first place on the OVC leader board with 25.3 points per game this season. Butler continued her historic pace at UTM as her 36 point performance against Missouri moved Butler into first atop the all-time UT see page 3
BUTLER EARNS NEW HONOR – Former GCHS Lady Pioneer continues to etch her name in the UT Martin record books. Last week she was named the Adidas OVC Player of the Week.
Orrs Honored
Dyer Goodwill to meet Dec. 12th BY SAM THOMPSON The Goodwill committee held its first meeting and set dates for pack-out and delivery. Our next meeting will be December 12, 2013 in the VFW building at 7 p.m. This will be the last meeting for this year and will make final plans for this year’s delivery. If you would like to donate to this program, you may do so at the Farmers and Merchants Bank or the branch at Food Rite. Every dollar counts toward this program. We appreciate your donations and without them, this program could not continue. Each year, it takes about $2500 to $3000 for food for the boxes and baskets that are pack-out for needy families. Those who have donated this week are: Johnny Ward, $80; First see page 3
Rutherford to deliver packages Dec. 7th BY JOE BONE We have received donations during Thanksgiving week from the following: Ted Sample, Ann Abbott, Calvary Baptist Church, and Rutherford First Baptist Church. This brings the total receipts to $1,360. We will continue to receive donations at the Rutherford City Hall or you may give them to me or to Ann Abbott. We need your help in packing 154 cheer packages and 22 needy cartons this Friday, December 6th at 1 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge and in delivery at 9 a.m. on Saturday.
Call 692-3506 for your Gift Subscription Today!
Dana Davidson
PLAQUE DEDICATION - The late James Sydney and Toline Orr were honored recently with the dedication of plaque placed in the foyer of the Woodmen of the World Lodge in Rutherford. WOW members and Orr family members on hand for the plaque dedication were Kathy Peevyhouse, Anthony Warren, Valli Kugler Kelly, Larry Belew, Bob White, Vicki Kugler, Josh Kugler, and Nathan Smith.
Woodmen lodge dedicates plaque in memory of couple On Thursday November 21st, members of Woodmen of the World Lodge 153 dedicated a plaque in honor and in memory of the late James Sydney Orr and his beloved wife Toline. The dedication included their daughter Vicki Kugler and grandchildren Valli Kelly and Josh Kugler. WOW Field Representative Anthony Warren had the plaque made which includes an article from ‘Tennessee Magnet’ written in 2009 by Lorrie Alsup about the Orrs’ life together. The plaque also includes Woodmen of the World emblems and Rutherford School Pirate emblems. “We wanted to honor a historical member of our Lodge and of Rutherford. He was known as Mr. WOW,” said Warren. “It is estimated that 80 percent
of our members were brought in by Coach Orr. That is over 600 members.” “If not for Mr. Orr this building would not have been built,” said Woodmen of the World member and Lodge treasurer Bob White. Kugler was asked if the plaque could remain at the Lodge and hang in the foyer of the so that everyone who came in would see it and remember her parents. Kugler agreed, saying, “This is so nice and we are honored.” Lodge members requested that ‘The Tri-City Reporter’ run the article that is included on the plaque. So with Lorrie Alsup’s permission the touching article that ran in April of 2009 in ‘Tennessee Magnet’ see page 2
Dyer board fires street dept. employees, then rescinds motion Seven city employees are back at work this week after the meeting was called as a result of actions by members being fired and rehired within days of each other. An of the street department. The employees are Steven apparent dispute between citizens led to the incident Tucker, Taylor Bryant, Larry Jackson, Nick Corbin, Tyler which involved a birthday card which the employees see page 3 signed. The City of Dyer Board of Mayor and Alderpersons met in a special called meeting, Thursday afternoon, November 21, to discuss termination or disciplinary action to be taken against seven city employees. Those present were Mayor Chris Younger, Alderpersons Judy Baker, Richard Reed, Michael Barron, Robert Johnson, Bitsy Gilliland, and Marilyn Williamson. Absent were Alderpersons Joe Gathings and Belinda Oliver. City Attorney Brandon Newman SHOW SUPPORT - Members of the Dyer Board of Mayor and Alderpersons was present. met last Monday in a packed boardroom. Many Dyer citizens came in support of Mayor Younger stated that the seven city workers who were fired over a birthday card sent to a citizen.
This holiday season give the gift that keeps on giving...a subscription to The Tri-City Reporter!
Davidson to seek office of GC Trustee Dana Davidson, 36, is seeking the office of Gibson County Trustee. She is currently the bookkeeper in the Trustee’s Office. Davidson was hired by LeAnne Smith, current Trustee, in September 2006 when Smith took office. Smith stated that when she hired Dana she immediately knew she had the right person for the job. Davidson is a dedicated employee who wishes to continue to serve the citizens of Gibson County as your Trustee. Prior to her eight years in the Trustee’s Office, Davidson was employed see page 3
Christmas parades set Saturday The Dyer Station Celebration Christmas parade will be held Saturday, December 7 at 5 p.m. Line up is at 4 p.m. at Tiger Express. Following the parade, stay for caroling and the lighting of the Christmas tree at the mini park in downtown Dyer. The City of Kenton Christmas parade will also be held on December 7 at 6 p.m. Line up will be at 5:45 p.m. at the former Plastech parking lot. Following the parade, there will be ‘Cookies with Santa’ at First State Bank. If the weather is as bad as predicted, the parades may be postponed to a later date.
