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VOL. 122, 22, NO. 20
Gibson Co. athletes sign scholarships
TRI-CITY REPORTER WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2 2014
DYER, TENNESSEE
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Wright, Davidson are primary victors BY CRYSTAL BURNS With half of the county’s 28 precincts reporting primary elections results last Tuesday, Rodney Wright’s evening got a little bit better. Though he trailed in early voting and after nine precincts had been counted, the Republican newcomer took the lead at the halfway mark. By the time the final 14 boxes had been tallied, Wright sealed a 17-vote win over Jay Morris, his opponent in the Sheriff’s race. “It’s been a most unique experience,” Wright said moments after shaking Morris’ hand. “It’s been the most challenging experience of my life. This is a great county full of great people, and I can’t say
thank you enough.” Wright received 788 votes, and Morris received 771 votes. Neither candidate received 50 percent of the vote, but according to Molly Bailey of the Gibson County Election Commission, there will not be a runoff as some media reports stated last week. Wright planned to briefly celebrate his victory before turning his attention to the August election where he will face incumbent Sheriff Chuck Arnold, who received 1,349 votes in an uncontested Democratic primary, and Independent candidate Paul Thomas. “We’re full steam ahead right now,” see page 3
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY WINNER - Democratic Primary winner Dana Davidson, candidate for Gibson County Trustee, celebrated her victory with her husband Mark. Davidson faces Republican candidate Mark Renfroe in the August 7th general election.
Zach Eskew
On Monday, May 5, in the Gibson County High School conference room, senior Zach Eskew signed a scholarship to furthered his education. He will play basketball at Bethel University in McKenzie. Zack is the son of Tyrone and Sharon Eskew of Dyer and he plans to major in Criminal Justice at Bethel. Eskew is a fouryear member of the Gibson County Pioneers basketball see page 9
Inside this week:
Teachers Honored
Eskew to play for Bethel
TEACHERS OF THE YEAR – The Gibson County Special School District Board of Trustees hosted a reception last Thursday to honor retirees and Teachers of the Year. Teachers of the Year are (from left) Beth Milligan, Kenton; Terry McDaniel, 5-8 Dyer; Lisa Siler, K-4 Dyer; Linda Bland, Medina Elementary; Amber Jackson, South Gibson County High School; Jeremy Tate, Gibson County High School; Teresa Oakley, Medina Middle; and Beverly Emerson, Yorkville. Tate has been named his school’s Teacher of the Year two of the last three years. GCHS principal Jim Hughes called him “the Vince Lombardi of band directors. “That’s a strong statement, but I believe it,” Hughes said. Not pictured: Michael Wilson, Medina Middle; Beth Beason and Lisa Ball, Rutherford; and Amanda Cross, Spring Hill.
GC School District honors retirees, Teachers of the Year Austin Yergin
Yergin signs with Bethel Gibson County High School golfer Austin Yergin signed a scholarship to continue his golf career and education with Bethel University in McKenzie. Yergin, a senior, signed on Monday, May 5th with his family, coaches and teammates in attendance. Austin is the son of Barry and Carla Yergin of Rutherford and his major is see page 9
BY CRYSTAL BURNS The Gibson County Special School District honored three retirees and 12 Teachers of the Year with a reception held before the school board meeting last Thursday night. Sherry Denson is retiring from Dyer School after 34 years in education, and Denise Clark is retiring from Dyer with 40 years in education. Jimmy Paschall, a bus driver, is also retiring. “It’s a bittersweet time,” said Eddie Pruett, Director of Schools. “We hate to see you go. We certainly thank you for everything that you’ve done for our district.” Teachers of the Year were Lisa Siler, Dyer K-4; Terry McDaniel, Dyer 5-8; Jeremy Tate, Gibson County High School; Beth Milligan, Kenton; Linda Bland, Medina Elementary; Teresa Oakley, Medina Middle; Michael Wilson, Medina Middle; Beth Beason, Rutherford; Lisa Ball, Rutherford; Amber Jackson, South Gibson County High School; Amanda Cross, Springhill; and Beverly Emerson, Yorkville. The board also recognized three South Gibson County students who recently placed first in the FCCLA State STAR Events. Ainsley Kelso, Tia Carter, and Maddy Jones won a bronze medal at the district level and improved to a gold medal and first place at state. Although
they qualified for National STAR Events in San Antonio, they won’t make the trip this year but hope to compete again next year. The students competed in Promote and Publicize FCCLA. Their presentation, which they see page 3
GCSSD RETIREES - GCSSD retirees (from left) Denise Clark and Sherry Denson were recognized for their years of service to Dyer School. Jimmy Paschall (not pictured), a retiring bus driver, was also honored.
GCSSD board discusses personnel BY CRYSTAL BURNS Board members for the Gibson County Special School District knew they were in for a long night at last Thursday’s meeting, so they started 10 minutes early. Even so, the meeting lasted more than three hours, and the board stayed even later for an attorneyclient meeting. Two agenda items drew the most attention: Literacy Coach Positions and Athletic Staffing/Policy Discussion. Eddie Pruett, Director of Schools, asked the board to approve three new positions for literacy coaches. According to Pruett, of the 11 AMOs (Annual Measurable Objective) the state set for the district last year, GCSSD met all but three: Reading/Language Arts in grades 3-8, English II, and English III. Over the past four years, the district see page 5
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VOL. 122, 22, NO. 20
Gibson Co. athletes sign scholarships
TRI-CITY REPORTER WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2 2014
DYER, TENNESSEE
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Wright, Davidson are primary victors BY CRYSTAL BURNS With half of the county’s 28 precincts reporting primary elections results last Tuesday, Rodney Wright’s evening got a little bit better. Though he trailed in early voting and after nine precincts had been counted, the Republican newcomer took the lead at the halfway mark. By the time the final 14 boxes had been tallied, Wright sealed a 17-vote win over Jay Morris, his opponent in the Sheriff’s race. “It’s been a most unique experience,” Wright said moments after shaking Morris’ hand. “It’s been the most challenging experience of my life. This is a great county full of great people, and I can’t say
thank you enough.” Wright received 788 votes, and Morris received 771 votes. Neither candidate received 50 percent of the vote, but according to Molly Bailey of the Gibson County Election Commission, there will not be a runoff as some media reports stated last week. Wright planned to briefly celebrate his victory before turning his attention to the August election where he will face incumbent Sheriff Chuck Arnold, who received 1,349 votes in an uncontested Democratic primary, and Independent candidate Paul Thomas. “We’re full steam ahead right now,” see page 3
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY WINNER - Democratic Primary winner Dana Davidson, candidate for Gibson County Trustee, celebrated her victory with her husband Mark. Davidson faces Republican candidate Mark Renfroe in the August 7th general election.
Zach Eskew
On Monday, May 5, in the Gibson County High School conference room, senior Zach Eskew signed a scholarship to furthered his education. He will play basketball at Bethel University in McKenzie. Zack is the son of Tyrone and Sharon Eskew of Dyer and he plans to major in Criminal Justice at Bethel. Eskew is a fouryear member of the Gibson County Pioneers basketball see page 9
Inside this week:
Teachers Honored
Eskew to play for Bethel
TEACHERS OF THE YEAR – The Gibson County Special School District Board of Trustees hosted a reception last Thursday to honor retirees and Teachers of the Year. Teachers of the Year are (from left) Beth Milligan, Kenton; Terry McDaniel, 5-8 Dyer; Lisa Siler, K-4 Dyer; Linda Bland, Medina Elementary; Amber Jackson, South Gibson County High School; Jeremy Tate, Gibson County High School; Teresa Oakley, Medina Middle; and Beverly Emerson, Yorkville. Tate has been named his school’s Teacher of the Year two of the last three years. GCHS principal Jim Hughes called him “the Vince Lombardi of band directors. “That’s a strong statement, but I believe it,” Hughes said. Not pictured: Michael Wilson, Medina Middle; Beth Beason and Lisa Ball, Rutherford; and Amanda Cross, Spring Hill.
GC School District honors retirees, Teachers of the Year Austin Yergin
Yergin signs with Bethel Gibson County High School golfer Austin Yergin signed a scholarship to continue his golf career and education with Bethel University in McKenzie. Yergin, a senior, signed on Monday, May 5th with his family, coaches and teammates in attendance. Austin is the son of Barry and Carla Yergin of Rutherford and his major is see page 9
BY CRYSTAL BURNS The Gibson County Special School District honored three retirees and 12 Teachers of the Year with a reception held before the school board meeting last Thursday night. Sherry Denson is retiring from Dyer School after 34 years in education, and Denise Clark is retiring from Dyer with 40 years in education. Jimmy Paschall, a bus driver, is also retiring. “It’s a bittersweet time,” said Eddie Pruett, Director of Schools. “We hate to see you go. We certainly thank you for everything that you’ve done for our district.” Teachers of the Year were Lisa Siler, Dyer K-4; Terry McDaniel, Dyer 5-8; Jeremy Tate, Gibson County High School; Beth Milligan, Kenton; Linda Bland, Medina Elementary; Teresa Oakley, Medina Middle; Michael Wilson, Medina Middle; Beth Beason, Rutherford; Lisa Ball, Rutherford; Amber Jackson, South Gibson County High School; Amanda Cross, Springhill; and Beverly Emerson, Yorkville. The board also recognized three South Gibson County students who recently placed first in the FCCLA State STAR Events. Ainsley Kelso, Tia Carter, and Maddy Jones won a bronze medal at the district level and improved to a gold medal and first place at state. Although
they qualified for National STAR Events in San Antonio, they won’t make the trip this year but hope to compete again next year. The students competed in Promote and Publicize FCCLA. Their presentation, which they see page 3
GCSSD RETIREES - GCSSD retirees (from left) Denise Clark and Sherry Denson were recognized for their years of service to Dyer School. Jimmy Paschall (not pictured), a retiring bus driver, was also honored.
GCSSD board discusses personnel BY CRYSTAL BURNS Board members for the Gibson County Special School District knew they were in for a long night at last Thursday’s meeting, so they started 10 minutes early. Even so, the meeting lasted more than three hours, and the board stayed even later for an attorneyclient meeting. Two agenda items drew the most attention: Literacy Coach Positions and Athletic Staffing/Policy Discussion. Eddie Pruett, Director of Schools, asked the board to approve three new positions for literacy coaches. According to Pruett, of the 11 AMOs (Annual Measurable Objective) the state set for the district last year, GCSSD met all but three: Reading/Language Arts in grades 3-8, English II, and English III. Over the past four years, the district see page 5
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