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Dyersburg State Gazette

Chimes for Charity 2014

Thursday, November 13, 2014
Emily Morton

Pictures from all our the hosts and behind the scenes action shots from the 66th annual Chimes for Charity televised event.

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    Jerry Edwards and Chasity Norville the first hosts of the first night of Chimes for Charity.
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    Amy Kaye and Jayden Clark showing off all the merchandise for sale at Chimes for Charity.
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    Amy Kaye and Jayden Clark
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    Jason Leake as the videographer for Chimes for Charity.
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    Amy Kaye and Jayden Clark
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    Jason Leake, Chris Donaldson from tencom who did the live streams, and Jayden Clark
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    Amy Kaye and Jayden Clark
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    Jerry Edwards and Chasity Norville
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    Jerry Edwards and Chasity Norville
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    Jayden Clark holding off a nice cross item which was up for bids on Monday.
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    Jerry Edwards and Chasity Norville
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    Jennie Hightower, Jeff Burrougs, Christy Berry, Mariska Malamatos, Laneta Cozart, and Lisa Waller along with the kids from the Three Oaks Middle School's leadership program helped with answering phones and running bids to the hosts.
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    Jennie Hightower, Jeff Burrougs, Christy Berry, Mariska Malamatos, Laneta Cozart, and Lisa Waller along with the kids from the Three Oaks Middle School's leadership program helped with answering phones and running bids to the hosts.
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    Jennie Hightower, Jeff Burrougs, Christy Berry, Mariska Malamatos, Laneta Cozart, and Lisa Waller.
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    John Young and Megan Brock take over and the evening's second half hosts.
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    John Young and Megan Brock
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    John Young and Megan Brock
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    John Young and Megan Brock
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    Jason Leake hard at work on making sure every item is shown at the right time.
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    Carrie Burns stands with Jayden Clark to show off the new items up for bid.
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    John Young and Megan Brock
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    The evenings helpers from the first nights bids and sponsorships with $3,114 made.
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    The magic and comedy styling of Brian Staron and his wife Carol Staron were the second night of Chimes for Charity's hosts.
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    Brian Staron and his wife Carol Staron
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    Their son called in and pledged a $25 dollar sponsorship if Brian took off his hat.
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    "Stick a fork in me I'm done," said Staron.
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    "Things are just going to get cornier from here," Staron.
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    Brian Staron and Carol Staron
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    Brian Staron and Carol Staron
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    The ladies of the Friday Night Dinner Club were there to answer the phones on Tuesday night. Jill Chaney, Anita Hart, Dianne Johnston, Debra Gregory, Lane Phillips, Pat Boyers, and Shelly Willington.
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    Jill Chaney, Anita Hart, Dianne Johnston, Debra Gregory, Lane Phillips, Pat Boyers, and Shelly Willington.
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    Staron spinning plates
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    Staron getting help from Karly Jo Donaldson.
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    Karly Jo spinning plates while Staron reads bids off.
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    Mayor John Holden joins everyone at Metro Industrial Tuesday night.
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    Joanna Harris Donaldson helping Carol and Brain Staron.
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    Carol and Brian Staron reading off sponsorships.
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    "I'm going to cry," said Staron.
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    Carrie Burns helping get items up for bid.
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    Jason Leake hard at work.
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    Samantha and Stephanie Sims help run bids back and forth to Joanna Harris Donaldson, who then passes them onto the hosts.
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    Mayor Holden reads the phone number for Chimes for Charity where they are taking bids and sponsorships.
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    Karly Jo Donaldson, Jayden Clark, and Levi Burns sing 'Jingle Bells' with the help of Amy Kaye, Joanna Harris Donaldson and Samantha Sims.
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    Karly Jo Donaldson, Jayden Clark, and Levi Burns sing 'Jingle Bells' with the help of Amy Kaye, Joanna Harris Donaldson and Samantha Sims.
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    The Friday Night Dinner Club ladies, Three Oaks Middle School leadership program, Amy Kaye, Jayden Clark, Levi Burns, Karly Jo Donaldson, Carol and Brian Staron helped raise $ 3,357 by the end of the second night.
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    Sgt Maj. Andy Isbell and Sgt. 1st Class Kevin Terrett lead the third night off for Chimes for Charity.
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    Members of the 168th Military Battalion join in with answering phones for the evening at Chimes for Charity.
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    Louis Orchard, Mike Man, Mike Stewart, Jeremiah Parkin, Heather Eby, Philip Morris, Scott Holcomb, Sgt. Maj. Victor Watson,Capt. Scotty Sewell, Maj. Russell Newbill, Claudia o'Connor, Lea Gennett, and Sgt. 1st Class Chuck Burton.
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    Taking child sponsorships down was their favorite part of the night.
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    Sgt. 1st Class Terrett shows off the money, which was donated by Marty Balthrop and Tabitha Bobo.
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    Sgt. 1st Class Terrett was ecstatic about the money donations from Bathrop and Bobo who gave this money they donated from their haunted trail and hayride.
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    Sgt. Maj. Victor Watson and Capt. Scotty Sewell are the second hosts for the evening at Chimes for Charity.
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    Sgt. Maj. Victor Watson and Capt. Scotty Sewell read out the items on the board which are up for bid.
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    Maj. Russell Newbill, and Sgt. 1st Class Chuck Burton are the lasts hosts for the evening from the 168th Battalion.
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    Maj. Russell Newbill, and Sgt. 1st Class Chuck Burton are handed bids from Amy Kaye from people in the building biding on items.
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    Mayor Holden working hard at Chimes for Charity on their third night.
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    Mayor Holden
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    The National Guard is giving away Commitment coin to those who called in and sponsored children. Getting 'coined' is very special to soldiers, and they wanted to share that with people who sponsored children.
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    Amy Kaye keeping the boards filled with new items.
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    Maj. Russell Newbill, and Sgt. 1st Class Chuck Burton.
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    The nights ending National Guardsmen and the Three Oaks Middle School leadership program helped raise $3,500 on the third night.
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    The nights ending National Guardsmen and the Three Oaks Middle School leadership program helped raise $3,500 on the third night.
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    The nights ending National Guardsmen and the Three Oaks Middle School leadership program helped raise $3,500 on the third night.
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    Dr. Troy Kerber and Elizabeth Dickerson join for the third night of Chimes for Charity hosts.
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    Dr. Troy Kerber and Elizabeth Dickerson
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    Jayden Clark enjoying his fan during Chimes for Charity.
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    Dr. Troy Kerber and Elizabeth Dickerson reading a story from Mr. Cupples.
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    Elea Parker showing off the leather Boss Hoss jacket which was up for auction.
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    Dr. Troy Kerber and Elizabeth Dickerson reading sponsorships.
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    Debbie Campbell, Angie Neville, Catherine McCann, Van Marrow, and Julie Sparker were the first drafts to answer phones.
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    Dr. Troy Kerber and Elizabeth Dickerson
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    Dr. Troy Kerber and Elizabeth Dickerson
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    Dr. Troy Kerber and Elizabeth Dickerson
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    Jason Witten a former Vols now Dallas Cowboys player autographed a ball for the Chimes for Charity auction.
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    Dr. Troy Kerber and Elizabeth Dickerson
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    Debbie Campbell, Angie Neville, Catherine McCann, Van Marrow, and Julie Sparker.
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    Jason Leake, Kim Hill, Chris Danaldson, and Joanna Harris Donaldson.
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    Amy Kaye keeping an eye on the bidding board.
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    Dr. Troy Kerber and Elizabeth Dickerson discuss the Jason Witten signed football.
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    A handcrafted birdhouse up for auction!
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    At the end of the evening all the helpers came out to enjoy raising $ 5,292 with 122 child sponsors.
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    Sharron Davidson and Jeff Jones host the fourth night of Chimes for Charity.
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    Sharron Davidson and Jeff Jones
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    Jason Leake manning the camera.
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    Sharron Davidson and Jeff Jones
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    Jeff Jones eying the chocolate pie from Patti's
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    Shelly Harrison, Rhonda Groenke, Derrioll Davidson, Haley Essary, Brandy Behrens, Nicole Watson, and Ann Lovell all volunteered to answer phones.
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    Shelly Harrison, Rhonda Groenke, Derrioll Davidson, Haley Essary, Brandy Behrens, Nicole Watson, and Ann Lovell.
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    Shelly Harrison, Rhonda Groenke, Derrioll Davidson, Haley Essary, Brandy Behrens, Nicole Watson, and Ann Lovell.
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    Shelly Harrison, Rhonda Groenke, Derrioll Davidson, Haley Essary, Brandy Behrens, Nicole Watson, and Ann Lovell.
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    Sharron Davidson and Jeff Jones
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    Amy Kaye and Samantha Sims working hard at getting items ready for bid.
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    Levi Burns, Jayden Clark, Garrett Clark, and Santa Clause (Jim Luft).
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    Jayden Clark telling Santa Clause (Luft) what he wants for Christmas.
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    Debra Roberson from the Red Cross and Jeff Jones
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    Levi Burns, Jayden Clark, Garrett Clark, and Santa Clause (Jim Luft).
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    Levi Burns, Jayden Clark, and Garrett Clark playing games on the computer.
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    Jayden Clark and Santa Clause (Luft)
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    Levi Burns, Jayden Clark, Garrett Clark, and Santa Clause (Jim Luft).
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    Santa Clause (Jim Luft) entertaining everyone at Chimes for Charity.
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    Mallory Edgin, Debra Roberson, and Jeff Jones.
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    Shelly Harrison, Rhonda Groenke, Derrioll Davidson, Haley Essary, Brandy Behrens, Nicole Watson, Amber Jones, and Ann Lovell
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    Larry Shawver brought Sharron Davidson and Jeff Jones a piece of the pie we won.
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    The delicious chocolate pie Larry Shawver shared with all of the workers of Chimes for Charity.
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    Jeff Jones and Samantha Sims were challenged by her father to sing Frosty the Snowman for four child sponsors.
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    Jeff Jones and Samantha Sims were challenged by her father to sing Frosty the Snowman for four child sponsors.
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    Jeff Jones and Samantha Sims were challenged by her father to sing Frosty the Snowman for four child sponsors.
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    At the end of the evening $4.057 was raised.
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    Naomi Rector, Amber Cunnigham, Tanner Seratt, Caleb Walker, Bailey Chandler, Kristy Barham, and Helen Mack along with Dallas Schultheis, Madison Hollingsworth, and Nancy Cathryn Crane.
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    Naomi Rector, Amber Cunnigham, Tanner Seratt, Caleb Walker, Bailey Chandler, Kristy Barham, and Helen Mack.
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    Naomi Rector, Amber Cunnigham, Tanner Seratt, Caleb Walker, Bailey Chandler, Kristy Barham, and Helen Mack along with Dallas Schultheis, Madison Hollingsworth, and Nancy Cathryn Crane.
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    Naomi Rector, Amber Cunnigham, Tanner Seratt, Caleb Walker, Bailey Chandler, and Helen Mack volunteer for phone duty.
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    Whitby Holden stands with Amy Kaye to hand her new cards for items up for bid.
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    Jenna Porter, Annie Porter, and Whitby Holden help Amy Kaye with presenting items for bid.
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    Billy Rodgers a Jaycee Friend, Larry Gibson, and Eddie Anderson.
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    Billy Rodgers a Jaycee Friend, Larry Gibson, and Eddie Anderson.
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    Billy Rodgers a Jaycee Friend, Larry Gibson, and Eddie Anderson.
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    Telling jokes throughout the night was what Larry Gibson, and Eddie Anderson were best at.
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    Larry Gibson and Eddie Anderson
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    Larry Gibson and Eddie Anderson
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    Larry Gibson and Eddie Anderson laughing over the story of Monroe.
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    Billy Rodgers a Jaycee Friend, Larry Gibson and Eddie Anderson.
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    Larry Gibson and Eddie Anderson
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    Members of the FCNB team and kids from the local schools all came out the help in the last night of chimes which brought in $14,412 with 473 child sponsors Saturday night alone!
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    Larry Gibson and Eddie Anderson announce that 921 kids were sponsored by the end of the week as well as $33,732 made from the 66th annual Chimes for Charity event.