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Planners approve plat
(Local News ~ 06/14/02)
The Dyer County Regional Planning Commission unanimously approved a plat for the resubdivision of Lots 23, 24 and 25 of Westview Subdivision on Andrea Drive. In other business the planning commission discussed its performance review and program of work for the coming year and revised zoning maps...
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Like DOGS and CATS
(Local News ~ 06/14/02)
The names of the opposing budget proposals in Nashville - DOGS (Downsizing Ongoing Government Services) and CATS (Continuing Adequate Taxes and Services) - says it all to city recorder Gleyn Twilla. He finds the behavior of legislators in Nashville in the ongoing state budget quarrel nothing short of childish...
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Newbern Library expansion under way
(Local News ~ 06/14/02)
It was last week when a rumble in the wall of the Newbern Library caused Janice Peevyhouse, Donna McClean and Mary Hanley to stop and look at each other. "There've gotta be giant rats in the walls or people are over there working," Peevyhouse, the head librarian, told jokingly to her assistants and the children gathered to begin the Summer Reading Program. ...
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Mimosa adds new taste to city
(Local News ~ 06/14/02)
Today dining in Dyersburg is elevated a notch with the opening this morning of The Mimosa Cafe, Market and Pub in The Village on Mall Boulevard. The restaurant, owned by Cindy McGoldrick and Cindie Morris, will open at 11 a.m. today with a variety of foods that runs the gamut in both taste and price. ...
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Church to host service in memory of missionary killed
(Local News ~ 06/14/02)
Martin Ray Burnham, 42, a New Tribes Missionary pilot, was killed June 7, 2002, in the Philippines during a military action between Abu Sayyaf and Philippine forces. He had been kidnapped along with his wife, Gracia, and others, May 27, 2001, by the Abu Sayyaf terrorist group. ...
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Bill Duncan of Duncan's Food Mart
(Local News ~ 06/14/02)
Bill Duncan of Duncan's Food Mart on St. John Avenue sifts through the damaged interior of his store on Thursday afternoon, shortly after the driver of a pick-up truck drove through the front plate glass and into the store. Police are still investigating the cause of the action...
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NAACP hosting breakfast
(Local News ~ 06/14/02)
The Dyer County Youth Chapter of the NAACP will host its annual pancake breakfast from 7-10 a.m. Saturday at the Bruce Community Center. For more information, contact Anthony Carter at 677-2255.
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Ardessa Hicks Bellefont
(Obituary ~ 06/14/02)
Ardessa Hicks Bellefont, 88, of Tigrett, died Thursday, June 6, 2002 in Wisconsin. She was a homemaker. Services will be at 1 p.m. today at Mount Pleasant Baptist church in Tigrett with the Rev. Lusby officiating. Burial will be in Currie-Apple Funeral Home in Alamo. ...
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Ellen Jones
(Obituary ~ 06/14/02)
Ellen Jones, 77, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, June 13, 2002 at Oakwood Community Living Center. She was a cook and a Baptist. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. today in Dyer County Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Guy Merriman officiating. The family will receive visitors at 2-3 p.m. ...
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Thomas Watkins
(Obituary ~ 06/14/02)
Thomas Watkins, 68, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, June 13, 2002 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was a retired machine operator for Heckethorn Manufacturing, a member of Hornbeak Pentecostal Church and a Army and Navy Korean War Veteran. ...
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Mary Helen Williams
(Obituary ~ 06/14/02)
Mary Helen Williams, 91, of Newbern, died Wednesday, June 12, 2002 at Methodist Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital. She was a retired sales clerk with Kaplan's of Dyersburg for 29 years, a member of the Eastern Star and a member of Newbern First United Methodist Church. ...
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Peggy Sue Earp
(Obituary ~ 06/14/02)
Peggy Sue Earp, 68, of Dyersburg, died Friday, June 14, 2002 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Dyersburg Funeral Home.
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Harry Norris
(Obituary ~ 06/14/02)
Harry Norris, of Tiptonville, died Thursday, June 13, 2002 at Methodist Hospital-North in Memphis. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by J.W. Curry & Son Funeral Home.
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Wesley residents get involved in Relay
(Community News ~ 06/14/02)
Residents of Wesley at Dyersburg Nursing Care proved Thursday that anyone can get involved in the Relay for Life. They made posters touting facts about cancer. The posters will be laminated, attached to poles and posted around the Relay walking course next week. The Relay, a fund-raiser for the American Cancer Society, begins at 7 p.m. June 21 on the Dyersburg State Community College campus...
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Thank you!
(Community News ~ 06/14/02)
Oakwood Community Living Center is spent June 6-13 showing its appreciation to certified nursing assistants, from second left, Linda Mullins, Tonie Ragland, Brenda Williams, Kinisha Weatherington, Sylvia Gonzales and, not pictured, restorative CNA Barbara Presslar. ...
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