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Tennessee Music Pathways marker unveiled in Selmer Janet Rail Publisher

McNairy County is one of the places that inspired rockabilly music’s roots. Tennessee honored the musical heritage of McNairy County with the unveiling of a Tennessee Music Pathways marker last Friday. To commemorate the occassion, the crowd enjoyed music, festivities and a reception hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. Zach Ledbetter, Director of Outreach and Engagement for the Tennessee Department of Tourism Development, said they hope to get a marker in all 95 counties. “You can find markers whether you go north, south, east or west. There are markers all across the state.

Today we celebrate the champions of rockabilly music who recorded songs right here in McNairy County. Thank you for your vision and commitment to preserving our state’s tremendous musical legacy,” stated Ledbetter. Shawn Pitts, Arts in McNairy’s cultural heritage chairman, shared that “if you look around today, you see the evidence everywhere you look of the rich music heritage. By just walking up to the Latta building in downtown Selmer, you will see a small collection of Tennessee music boxes that is a deeply local part of music heritage in this part of the world. We share this heritage with Hardin, Hardeman and others in the Tennessee River Valley. Arts in McNairy now owns what they believe to be the largest private collec-

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The marker will commemorate the county’s impact on rockabilly music in our rich cultural and musical heritage.

tion of Tennessee music boxes, representing over 10% of the known folk instruments of this type in the world.” Pitts shared that many in the area cut

their teeth playing at the Latta building when Earl Latta owned and operated the Latta Ford Motor Company. “The Stanton Littlejohn recordings from

Stantonville cut some of the best recordings from this part of the world, documenting a really rich and rare slice of heritage from this part of the world in the 40’s

and the 50’s... including recordings by then unknown Carl Perkins. These recordings are subject now of an inSee MUSIC, 7

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Stem box located outside of Selmer Middle School. This box is filled with projects for children to enjoy over the sumer months.

Stem boxes installed

Several schools have installed stem boxes around the county to bring fun and education to children throughout the summer. The boxes were part of a grant project funded in part by Tennessee Stem Innovation Network.

Fifty teachers were selected to participate in the program throughout the state. Locally Stacy Jones of MCHS, Kim Mullins of Bethel Springs Elementary and Susan Murray of Selmer Middle School were selected by the state to take part in the program. The teachers pooled their resources and reached out for local support to make the

McNairy Co. COVID-19

Jack Simpson

Bryan Huff

Assistant Editor

Cases as of June 15

Total Tested 21,848 Cases 2,871 Deaths 55 Recovered 2,807

Staff Writer

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The cast of Dead Man’s Chest indulges in the camaraderie and magic of a show well done.

project as effective as possible. Materials to build the boxes were donated by Darren Bowers of Modern Woodmen in Selmer. The boxes were constructed by Nick Cook’s agriculture class at MCHS, and the paint and finishing work were completed by Melanie Miller’s art class at

See STEM, 7

Celebrating 20 years of art Jack Simpson Staff Writer

In honor of Arts in McNairy’s 20th anniversary, the Independent Appeal will feature a series of weekly articles celebrating the many aspects of McNairy

County’s premier arts organization. “We AIM to engender a love of the arts in McNairy,” proclaimed a pull quote from the May 9, 2001 Independent Appeal article “Arts in McNairy off to great start.” Undoubtedly, a considerable number of readers failed to give the

statement its due deliberation. Arts in McNairy was one of the first of its kind in Tennessee: a multidisciplinary arts collective in a majorly rural county. With no precedent, Shawn and Joanna Pitts, the spearSee ARTS, 7

Vaccination rates fall amidst hesitancy

According to the most recent data, 29.0% of McNairy County residents have been fully vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. This rate falls slightly behind the state average of 32.0%, but significantly behind the national average of 41%. In fact, Tennessee is currently ranked among the ten states with the lowest immunization rates. Stakes continue to mount as public health See SHOT, 7

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The McNairy Planetarium seats 60 and has a state of the art full digital projection system with surround sound to take advantage of the latest multimedia for education.

The McNairy Planetarium

In 1969, America put the first man on the moon, and McNairy County built a stateof-the-art high school complete with a planetarium. The projector system was used to give a glimpse of our universe for almost 30 years. However, the cost of repairs and lack of available parts forced the school to close the planetarium. In 2016, Allie Ray decided to take on the task of refurbishing the room as her senior project. Ray was able to raise

$15,000 through several fundraising methods locally and online. Layla Brothers, the third senior to help out with the project, visited Carbondale, Illinois, to witness the total eclipse on August 21, 2017. Using the astronomical event to her advantage, Brothers promoted the planetarium and its restoration and gathered donations from scientists. In 2018, McNairy County received a Community Enhancement Grant of $50,000. The grant was writ-

ten by McNairy County EDC, Chamber and Tourism Director Jessica Huff. The grant was approved and facilitated the purchase of a digital projector system, sound system, and cove lighting. The grant recieved the Best Practices Award from the state and is now used as a model for other schools looking to bring their planetarium systems back online. In fall 2018, the Planetarium opened as a

newly renovated education venue and digital experience center that offered STEAM programs and meeting and training space for organizations and businesses. It serves as one of the county’s science-based tourism assets, alongside the newly renovated Coon Creek Science Center in Adamsville. In 2019, several schools booked field trips, and there were Saturday viewings open to the public. The Planetarium was

shut down during 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The planetarium offers learning and entertainment experiences for people of all ages. There are movies and programs for multiple subjects, including mathematics, biology and art. Multimedia programs and movies are available online, making them easy to obtain and affordable. No other county in West Tennessee has ac-

cess to these types of science-related facilities. Plans to reopen the space for the summer are underway. Several new movie titles are now availble for younger ages and feature beloved characters from television shows such as Seasame Street. For more information on the McNairy Planetarium, contact Jessica Huff at (731) 6456360

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TCAT Crump: a gateway to increased economic mobility. Jai Templeton Contributor

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AmeriCorps Seniors announces new director Janet Rail Publisher

AmeriCorp Seniors bring out the best in their community. If you are 55 or older and ready to share your knowledge with others, join the AmeriCorps Seniors of McNairy County, also known as the Retired Volunteer Seniors Program (RSVP). Forge new relationships with people in your community and make a significant difference in the lives of others. Join over 443 local seniors who served McNairy, Hardin and Hardeman counties under a federal grant, with local offices in McNairy and Hardin counties, and meet the new director Pam Carroll, who was promoted after serving twelve years for RSVP as volunteer coordinator covering McNairy and Hardeman counties. Carroll replaced Shirley Clark, who recently retired.

Carroll is charged with developing a strategy to identify needs in the community, recruit a diverse group of volunteers 55 and over, manage placement of volunteers in local organizations and meet performance measures identified in the program. Volunteers choose how, where and when they want to serve, with commitments ranging from a few hours to 40 hours per week. Most serve in non-profit agencies, schools, government agencies, faithbased groups or community organizations. AmeriCorps Seniors service also provides tangible benefits for volunteers. They offer supplemental insurance to volunteers to cover volunteer hours. Most in the area volunteer in local thrift stores and food banks, deliver meals or groceries to individuals with limited support, work with families impacted by natural disasters or simply donate their time

and energy to cooking or baking for someone at church. Annually, AmeriCorp matches over 200,000 seniors with service opportunities. Pre-COVID numbers reflect 443 volunteers in the tri-county area. “We are not sure exactly how many volunteers remain active. After a mass mailing to all volunteers, we hope to have a new number of active volunteers. In fact, RSVP volunteers report better health and longevity having served their community,” said Carroll. The AmeriCorp program also provides grants to organizations with a dual purpose: to engage Americans 55 and older in volunteer service to meet community needs, and to provide a high-quality experience for the volunteers. RSVP is one of the agency’s most flexible grant programs. Organizations determine where need is the greatest and how volunteers

can respond to the need as long as it falls within one of AmeriCorps six focus areas: disaster services, economic opportunity, environmental stewardship, education, healthy futures, and veterans/military members. Serving over 12 years in RSVP, people have asked Carroll what makes her go to work every day. “It’s my seniors! I love them and you never know what each day will bring. You go to work to see what happens, as each day is a new adventure,” said Carroll. Carroll offers some advice to those considering volunteering: “Do it! Just jump out of your comfort zone and discover yourself as you serve others.” For more information or to get a newsletter, see the official website: https.americorps. gov/serve/fit-finder/ amer icorps-seniorsrsvp or contact RSVP at 731-632-0304.

Carl Perkins Center Rockabilly Car Show Winners

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology at Crump is a phenomenal resource for local workforce development. For decades the institution has served as a gateway for higher wages, better benefits and improved job mobility for area residents. TCAT-Crump continues to provide students with specialized industry training in technical career fields. This training has been bolstered in the past few years in keeping with Tennessee’s Drive to 55. The Drive to 55 is a push for 55% of Tennessee residents to have a certificate or degree by 2025. The additional educational training will continue to transform TCAT-Crump’s six county service area which includes McNairy County. Students have the opportunity to enroll in 18 programs encompassing agriculture, business, manufacturing, transportation, healthcare, information technology, construction as well as many other technical fields. Students attending TCAT Crump may be dual enrolled as high school students seeking technical education. Over 800 students were enrolled in the spring 2021 term. This number included both adults as well as dual enrollment students. There are also opportunities for individual businesses to work with

the TCAT system to develop programs for their specific training needs. TCAT Crump recently began an innovative program named Farming Operations Technology (FOT). The program provides the knowledge, skills and training to prepare students in high skill and demand jobs within the agriculture industry. The FOT program offers diplomas in Crop Production Technology, Precision Production Technology and Livestock Production Management. There are numerous certifications available in these specialized areas. The FOT program is a sixteen month program and will give students a greater opportunity to pursue and excel in the global agriculture industry. Since the inception of TCAT Crump’s program other TCAT’s have begun their own specialized programs within the ream of agriculture. It is a logical fit considering Tennessee’s top industry is agriculture including forestry, horticulture, livestock, dairy and crop production. The 27 colleges of applied technology are governed by the Tn Board of Regents who also have oversight of Tennessee’s 13 community colleges. It is the largest network of higher education in Tennessee. The system participates in both the Tennessee Promise and Tennessee Reconnect. More information can be found at tcatcrump.edu or by calling 731-632-3393.

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Left, Lakota Chief Gall. Right, John V. Wright in 1888 while negotiating with Sioux chiefs

John Vines Wright: A Participant to History, Part 5 John Talbott Contibutor

After 1885, John Vines Wright was active in both remembering history while still making it. The latest chapter in his life found him in Washington, D.C. once again, approximately thirty years after he first came to the city as a freshman Congressman from West Tennessee. Now, however, his legal talents and background knowledge were employed in the Land Division of the Department of the Interior. More specifically, President Cleveland wanted him working with Native Americans in the West. It was a turbulent time in

He took his duties seriously and even learned to speak with his hands using Native American sign language. Still, that didn’t mean he was always trusted or even liked by Native American chiefs on the other side of the negotiation table. The legendary Lakota Sioux Chief, Gall, a leader of forces against General Custer at the Battle of Little Bighorn, did not like or trust Wright. Gall felt Wright was too condescending toward the Native American leaders with whom he treated. Still despite Gall’s view on Wright, the native McNairy countian was an active and engaged force with which to be reckoned. He and his fellow

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America’s Great West. Many tribes of Native Americans were not so readily acquiescing to the seizure of native lands for continued development and settlement. President Cleveland appointed Wright to act as chairman of the Northwest Indian Commission. During his years at the Interior Department, he served on a number of commissions charged with negotiating treaties with various Native American tribes.

commissioners visited literally all of the Native American tribes of the Northwest states and territories. The three commissioners, Wright, Bishop Whipple and Charles F. Larrabee, negotiated numerous treaties which invested title in the United States for millions of acres of public lands while providing much needed aid and infrastructural support for the Native Americans. During his travels to see the Native Ameri-

can tribes of the Northwest, Wright traveled by railway, wagons, canoes and sleighs. The temperatures in which Wright traveled ranged from 112F° to -60°F in the summer, autumn and winter of 1886-1887. On one trip, Wright, then almost sixty years of age, traveled two hundred miles in an open birchbark canoe. On another leg of his journeys, Wright traveled by sleigh more than 1,500 miles. He and his colleagues took their duties quite seriously. In 1890, Wright, as well as his fellow commissioners, Jared W. Daniels and Henry W. Andrews, successfully negotiated the Coeur d’Alene Treaty. A tribe found in Idaho, they negotiated with Wright and the commission to trade certain lands for long-term obligations from the federal government to their people. The treaty was a lengthy and somewhat complicated document. Wright’s interest in the western states was nothing new. Wright was one of the champions of the cause of Oregon. He’d strongly supported and voted for the admission of Oregon into the Union in 1859. By and large, the effort to admit Oregon into the United States was a Southern effort. Most of the opposition to admission came from Northern congressmen. The vote had been 114 to 103. As a result, during its first fifty years or so of statehood, Oregon was quite friendly to Southerners. Eventfully, Wright would be credited with having negotiated more treaties with the Native American tribes of the United States than any other living man. His skills and finesse as a negotiator resulted in great gains for the United States in the sense of acquiring millions upon millions of acres of public lands in a time of great westward expansion. At the same time, he is given some credit for having provided much needed assistance to Native American tribes. After his services as a treaty negotiator were somewhat exhausted, Wright began writing legal opinions for the Interior Department as they developed the lands they acquired. His workload and his output are, even to this day, mindboggling even today. According to an See Wright, 7

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Dear Friends, Last year Gov. Bill Lee asked us to cancel our celebrations on July 4th due to the Pandemic. Thankfully, we are freed from those restrictions we were asked to exercise last year! In many sections of our nation today, our children are being taught that America began on 1619 with the entrance of the first slaves coming to America. We hope by reading our Founding Documents, we will remind our local citizens that America began with the principle of self-government first voluntarily agreed upon in the Mayflower Compact! In 1776, the colonies formally agreed to the unanimous Declaration of the thirteen United States of America.

Ii was in 1787 that our thirteen United States of America defined themselves by our USA Constitution and three years later added the Bill of Rights. By reading them publicly, we, the citizens, affirm our historical founding documents. Please let me know if you will be able to participate in the reading of Founding Documents with our Elected Officials and Volunteers in Celebrating Our GodGiven Freedoms - America! Short paragraphs will be marked off in a notebook containing our Founding Documents. Hopefully, one reader will read a short section, then promptly step aside, and the next reader will continue

reading. Depending on how many volunteers we have, you will be welcome to rejoin the line and continue participating repeatedly until we complete the reading of our Founding Documents.. Our goal is to complete all the documents within 2 hours from 5:30 to 7:30 pm on July 3, 2021. Thank each of you who can and are willing to participate in this special Celebration of our God-Given Freedoms! You are welcome to invite others to join us. Just let Brenda Cauley or I know as soon as possible. Thank you again! Sincerely, Jerry D. Woods

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Gordon Mote, Piano player who was born blind to play in Ramer this Independance Day.

Mote to sing in Ramer

Jeff York Contributor

A familiar face to gospel music fans will sing on the 4thof July outdoors at the Ramer Civic Center. Gordon Mote, well known as the piano player for Bill Gaither will play at Chewalla Baptist’s ‘Picnic in the Park.’ Mote’s concert will start at 7:30 p.m. with the event set to start at 6 p.m. with food and local singers. A fireworks show will finish the evening around dusk. While blind from birth, Mote’s playing and singing talent was evident from an early age. He amazed family and friends with his musical gifts as a young boy. Gordon reflects, “Growing up in our little town of Gadsden, AL, our whole family would listen as Harry Butler hosted ‘Songs of Inspiration’ every Sunday morning on WGAD Radio. Even though we were just kids, my brother and I couldn’t wait to hear the latest songs from new

and familiar groups. the decades, ‘Songs of Inspiration’ has blessed—and still blesses–lots of folks. In some small way, I’m hoping to honor and extend that legacy with this new project.” As a young man, Gordon became one of the first blind students in the country to be mainstreamed into the public school system and later received a full scholarship to Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama. While he is more nationally known for gospel music, Mote has worked with country stars Blake Shelton, Martina McBride, Alan Jackson, and pop stars like Carrie Underwood, and Lionel Richie. Ironically, part of Mote’s appeal is related to something he can’t fully experience: videos. In addition to his presence on the wildly popular Gaither Homecoming Video Series, Gordon has more than 200 individual video performances that have been viewed more than 3.3 million times on YouTube.

Since stepping into the spotlight as a solo artist, Mote has recorded an impressive body of work—three instrumental and seven vocal albums—including the Dove Award-nominated If You Could Hear What I See (2004), Don’t Let Me Miss the Glory (2007), and his acclaimed Christmas collection, The Star Still Shines (2012). Mote’s talents inspires everyone that listens to him in concert, on a video, or on one of his many recordings. The first number one song he played on was Alan Jackson’s hit ‘Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning?’ His 2012 release, Songs I Grew Up Singing, celebrated landmark songs that not only shaped his music and ministry but also inspired a generation of Gospel music lovers. The CD included the Gaither classic, “This is the Time I Must Sing,” Dallas Holm’s “Rise Again,” Andrae Crouch’s “Through It All,” and The Hinson’s “Call Me Gone.”

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Principal’s List Alia Ball Jaycee Carothers Morgan Davis Addalynn Gammill Reese Gladish Hannah Henderson Henry Hopper Drew Johnson Grey Maness Kindle Martin Lily Matlock Mason McMurry Laken Perkins Mila Ramirez Leighton Ridley Atleigh Scott Landon Stanfill Gracie Williams Lilli Wood 3rd Grade Honor Roll Elijah Beddingfield Phoebe Boatwright Peyton Carter Cooper Chambers Eli Clausel Mckenzie Farley Rylan Ferguson Ford Frank Aiden Hollins Austin Ladue 3rd Grade Merit List Andrew Alley Legend Banks Jacob Cromwell Elizabeth Harbin Anthony Marshall Micah Navin Dawson Starnes Leah Wilkerson Layla Williams 4th Grade Principal’s List Bryce Austin Grayson Bridges Mia Burks Silas Cabler Eryn Carothers Owen Currie Anna Dickey Hannah Farley Bryson Gilbert Chloe Gilchrist Caroline Hammock Avery Hughes Jackson Johnson Makinley Lindsey Christopher Martin Brody Mast Tate Mast Jackson Oglesby Taylor Sisk Mylie Stiddom Riley Surratt Mallory Tapp Lillie Ward Makenna Wenzel Colton Woods 4th Grade

Honor Roll Kiana Collett Rylan Moore Chrystal Patterson Nyla Smith Lilly Wood 5th Grade Merit List Jaina Campbell Jaylin Ridgway Allison Thompson Weston Wilbanks 6th Grade Principal’s List Rush Boatwright Taylor Case Maddox Gant J.C. Gray Calleigh Phillips Miles Preston Katie Smith Brayden Walker Landen Walker 6th Grade Honor Roll Serenity Bryant Elam Dierks Spencer Greer Addison Hardin Emily Livingston Asah Story Maddie Surratt 6th Grade Merit List

On June 9, Deputy Rachel Devine was advised of a Property Theft on Highway 225 in Michie. Two catalytic converters were stolen from a pair of church buses, with a third bus’s converter showing signs of attempted theft. Camera footage indicates that a dark colored Ford Expedition and a male suspect were on the scene of the theft in the early hours of June 9. Investigators with the McNairy County Sheriff’s Department are continuing to pursue the thefts.

On June 11, Deputy Randy Collins investigated a Theft of Property on Hamburg Road in Selmer. The victim claims that a red Yamaha UST motorcycle (VIN #JYAVM0L) was stolen directly from her home. The motocycle’s alleged value is $1,000. One suspect was mentioned by the victim but remains uncomfirmed by authorities. Deputy Collins reassigned the case to investigators for McNairy County Sheriff’s Office. On June 13, at Industrial Park Drive in Selmer, Deputy Micheal Gilbert served an arrest warrant on Thomas Hayslett for a Circuit Court Violation of Probation. Deputy Gilbert was assisted by members of the Chester County Sheriff’s Department. Mr. Hayslett is currently in the custody of the McNairy County Jail.

On June 11, Deputy Randy Collins investigated a Theft of Property on Hamburg Road in Selmer. The victim claims that a Glenfield 3030 rifle (Serial #71165299) was stolen during the victim’s brief absence from the home. The gun’s alleged value is $1,000. One suspect was mentioned by the vic-

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On June 7, Deputy Brandon Taylor reported to Leapwood Enville Road in Adamsville after being notified of a Missing Person. According to the complainant, Vincent Edward Hutchinson was en route to Adamsville from his home in Jacksonville, Florida, when he suddenly stopped communicating with the complainant on the morning of June 5. Since then, multiple calls to the Mr. Hutchinson have either gone unanswered or immediately referred the complainant to the victim’s voicemail. In Mr. Hutchinson’s most recent communication with the complainant, he gave his location as somewhere between Atlanta, Georgia, and Birmingham, Alabama. The victim is a 37-year-old white male. This case is still under investigation by the McNairy County Sheriff’s Department. If you have any information or clues regarding the whereabouts of Mr. Hutchinson, please contact the sheriff’s office at

On June 7, Deputy Michael Gilbert arrested Willmer Pacheco-Lopez on charges including Reckless Endagerment, Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia Uses and Act, Unlawful Removal of Registration Decal, and Reckless Driving; in addition, Mr. Lopez was charged on a felony count of Evading Arrest. Following a complainant’s tip, Deputy Gilbert attempted to stop a 2006 Kia Spectrum at Dowty Road and 45 Bypass in Selmer. The vehicle’s tag was traced to a 1998 Chevrolet Pickup, meaning the tag had been transferred across vehicles. At some point, Mr. Lopez began to flee from Deputy Gilbert and several officers from the Selmer Police Department; 23 minutes later, the fleeing vehicle wrecked on Mulberry Avenue. A passenger was in the vehicle at the time of the chase and wreck. As Mr. Lopez was removed from the vehicle, Deputy David Kelso conducted a search and recovered a methamphetamine pipe with residue. The vehicle is

currently in the custody of H&H Towing at 506 Falcon Road in Selmer; the vehicle may be recovered with proof of paperwork.

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Gunner says, “Look before you lock!” Pets love to travel, but they are easily injured by hot, enclosed spaces.

Hot cars pose a threat as temps increase Jack Simpson Staff Writer

As McNairy County citizens bear the brunt of oppressively hot and humid days, it is crucial to consider the health and safety of those most vulnerable to the dangerous climate. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) lists 884 child deaths in the past 23 years due to their being left in a hot car for an extended period of time; of these deaths, 79 occurred between 2018 and 2021 alone. Heatstroke and other complications can occur even more rapidly in pets. Moreover, dangerous complications, including brain damage, can occur within minutes of an animal’s being left in an enclosed space without proper water or cooling. Most heat-related

tragedies are absolutely avoidable, and there are a number of precautions that you can take to prevent serious injury from excessive heat or vehicular heatstroke: Under no circumstances, including a shortage of time or simple convenience, should one leave his, her or their child or pet unattended inside a vehicle. In some cases, the first ten minutes of exposure to 80-degree weather can raise a car’s internal temperature to 99 degrees, only five degrees below the maximum recommended temperature for most mammals. This means that a short trip into the supermarket could turn deadly for your passengers, even with lowered windows and A/C. Before you exit your vehicle, check every row of seats at least once for a baby, young child or animal. Leave a written note on your wheel or center console; place a

physical reminder, such as a purse of briefcase, in the back seat. The NHTSA recommends the abbreviation “PLL”–park, look, lock– as a quick way to check for passengers before you exit the vehicle. Know your vehicle. If your car comes equipped with an internal detection system, make certain that you understand how it works and how it will alert you if its sensors find a child or pet within the vehicle. Properly trim your pet’s hair before taking them on a trip. A healthy layer of fur can protect animals against excessive heat, but too much or too little fur can quickly lead to heatstroke, especially in dogs. Invest some time to research your particular breed(s); if possible, take a container of water with you when you and your pet leave the house. If you notice a car with children and/or

pets left inside, never leave the scene. Record everything you can about the vehicle, including its license plate number, make, model, color and position. Locate a security guard or store worker, if available, to page the owner of the vehicle. Call animal control or the non-emergency line for law enforcement in the event that no owner responds or no other help is available. Only as a last-case scenario should one break the windows of a car to retreive the passsengers; research any “Good Samaritan Laws” that your state, county or city may have in place for such situations. These methods and others can keep your loved ones out of harm’s way this summer–and potentially even save a life.

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021

A Cross Cut Saw Roger Howell Contribuor

While going through my late parents belongings, I stumbled upon a cross cut saw. It’s now in my shed, for what purpose I can’t explain except that I like old tools. I remembered people telling me funny stories or not so funny ones about siblings cutting fire wood with a crosscut saw. More times than not, the opposing sawyers became angry with one another. Someone was always accused of riding the saw, which means the accuser was certain that he was pulling his partner along with the saw. The opposing sawyer is supposed to slacken his hold on the saw as the other one is pulling. It occurred to me that the saw in those instances may have been slightly warped, or dull, causing it to bind and tempers to flare. It takes just one small wrinkle in the blade to cause binding. From what I was told, they were often using a felling saw instead of a bucking saw. Even the correct saw will cause problems if it isn’t in good condition. The felling saw should work for bucking anyway if it’s in good condition, though not as efficient. A felling saw is the thin crosscut used to bring down the tree. A quality felling saw will be thinner on the back edge than near the teeth. The design is to avoid pinching in the tree. Sawyers often put a few drops of kerosene on the blade as they cut. The quality felling saw is bowed so that fewer teeth are against the cut at one time, also to avoid pinching, or binding. When the felling saw was used in bucking fire wood, it would sometimes bind because of a slight bulge in the blade or it was simply dull. One man told me that he and his brother

would saw a while and fight a while. The wide saw was designed for bucking firewood, and cutting logs to length. Today, it is sought out for applying a scenic picture to display. The extra weight of this wide saw keeps the teeth of the saw against the wood for downward cutting. I’m certainly not an expert on these saws, but it seems that as time passed, and chainsaws came into use, there were fewer and fewer people who knew how to properly care for them. Years ago a man in the logging crew would maintain the saws, or the saws would be taken to a saw shop. Saw maintenance was easier in a shop where they could be put in a long wooden vice, shaped like the saw. It could be rotated right and left making sharpening process easier. Saws were less likely to be damaged if they were hung on a nail or from a rafter. The professional had two straight edges. He placed them on either side of the saw, moving them up and down its length. He continued by turning the straight edges ninety degrees to locate slight bends across the width of the blade as well. If any daylight could be seen between either straight edge and the saw blade, the slight bulge was identified and removed. He would carefully place the saw on a steel block with both ends supported, and hammer the uneven area flat. Saw maintenance required two or three tools, depending on the brand. The tradesman would then run a file across every tooth so they would all be the same height. The teeth would then be sharpened, usually in front of a window so he could see the sun flash off the tips of each tooth. With a hammer, he would bend or set each tooth a few thousandths

of an inch. He alternated the tooth setting, one to the right, the next tooth to the left and so on. Then he would check the accuracy of each setting with a little tool called a spider. When the setting was complete, each tooth was set within one or two thousandths of each other. Between each set of teeth there would be a raker which pulled the shavings out of the wood. They would be set around twelve thousandths of an inch lower than the teeth. The raker was forked with its two opposing points softly hammered to a horizontal position. The opposing tips were like thin whiskers in order to pick up the wood chips as they were cut. If he did his job correctly, the shavings would roll out looking like spaghetti. I don’t suppose there are many folks interested in keeping alive the art of cross cut saw maintenance, but there are always one or two who find old skills fascinating. I looked around to see where training classes were offered. So far the only place I’ve found is at the National Forest Service office, and Smoke Jumper School in Missoula, Montana. The waiting list is quite long. Even in this modern day, fire fighters would rather pack a crosscut ten miles into the wilderness rather than lugging a chain saw, plus the oil, and fuel. One might be surprised how fast two men with a sharp saw can cut through a trunk. The reader might wonder why someone would learn the skill of crosscut saw maintenance. I suppose its the same reason men spend ten years rebuilding a locomotive engine. Perhaps the real reason is that these hobbies temporarily take us away from a society that is moving too fast.

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Dare to Live Without Limits: Breaking Free from Limitations Bryan Golden Contributor

You won’t accomplish anything you don’t think is possible. Limitations are either self-imposed or externally imposed. Regardless of the source, when you believe a limitation is true, it becomes a brick wall which halts all progress. Believing you can’t, or won’t successfully accomplish a particular task creates an immovable barrier. This happens regardless of whether or not the limitation is real. Perceived limitations are extremely powerful. For example, elephants can be conditioned to allow a chain staked into the ground to hold them captive. The elephant’s conditioning begins when it’s very young. At that point, the small elephant isn’t strong enough to pull the chain out of the ground. The elephant learns that his freedom is limited by the length of the chain. As the elephant grows in size and strength, he accepts the limitation of the chain as inevitable. So, the fully grown powerful elephant submits to the chain even though he could easily tear it out of the ground. The same conditioning can be demonstrated with a fish tank full of fish. A tank is divided in half using a piece of clear plexiglass. Ten goldfish are then placed on one side of the tank. After several days, the fish become condi-

tioned to the plexiglass and stop attempting to get to the other side of the tank. The plexiglass is then removed. Even though the barrier has been eliminated, all of the fish remain on one side of the tank. They act as if the barrier is still there, even though it is no longer stopping them. The perception of a limitation is enough to limit their behavior. Limitations take hold when your mind becomes convinced that something isn’t possible. Internal limitations include self-doubt, low self-esteem, bad experiences, perceived degree of difficulty, and fear of failure. Self-doubt is overcome through positive experiences. Tackle smaller tasks which are easier to accomplish. As your confidence builds with each success, you can pursue larger goals. Using this approach boosts your confidence, which in turn leads to more success. This process also counteracts previous bad experiences with new positive ones. Anything worthwhile takes effort. Limiting yourself to the easiest path returns the fewest rewards. Don’t allow difficulty to limit your pursuits. The most challenging goals are accomplished one small step at a time. Fear of failure becomes a mental monster of limitation if left unchecked. Since failure only occurs when you give up, never give up. Persistence defeats

failure. Committing to doing whatever it takes to reach your objectives breaks the chains of fear. Limitations are external when you capitulate to other’s opinions. The world is filled with critics and naysayers. There’s no shortage of people who tell you what won’t work and why. They’ll also try to scare you with stories of others who have failed. Pay no attention to what other people say, think, or do. Live your life your way. Throughout history, successful people have been maligned and derided while pursuing their goals. They were told achieving their goals was impossible. Their success was only possible because they followed their own path. Excuses are another limitation. Instead of conjuring up excuses as to why you can’t, or won’t succeed, find at least one reason why you will. Excuses for failure are defeated by reasons for success. Limitations exist in your mind, so use your mind to break free. It’s your belief in the power of limitations which gives them legitimacy. If you believe you can’t do something, you won’t. But if you believe you can do something, you will. You can achieve whatever your mind can conceive and believe. NOW AVAILABLE: “Dare to Live Without Limits,” the book. Visit w w w. B r y a n G o l d e n . com or your bookstore. Bryan is a management See LIMITS, 7

Our thoughts and prayers go out to members of our community who are serving in the armed forces: • PFC Casey William Akin • Spc. Allen Alexander • AA Nicole B. Ayres, US Navy • Sgt. Joseph W. Baggett • Petty Ofﬁcer 2nd Class Matthew L. Barkley, US Navy • Capt. William B. Barkley, USMC • Sgt. Andrew W. Bayless USMC • Petty Ofﬁcer 3rd Class Katie Lynn Bizzell, US Navy • Staff Sgt. Dustin Blakney, USAF • GySgt. Christopher T. Byrd, USMC • Staff Sgt. Susan Cawley • Staff Sgt. Alicia L. Coil, USAF • Cpl. Mandy L. Cooper, USMC • Spc. Mark A. Cooper, US Army • Staff Sgt. Adam Court, USAF • Sgt. James P. Crain • Tony Crouse, U.S. Army • Senior Airman Aaron J. Cull U.S. Airforce • Sgt. Bobby J. Dickey US Army • C.W.3 James R. Dickey, Retired • Capt. Todd Joseph Drobina, US Army • Capt. Bonnie Lynn Dunlop • Cpl. Bradley Eisenhut, USMC • Master Sgt. Carrie L. Ellis, Air Force • Airman Christopher D. Ellis, Air Force • Master Sgt. Lonnie J. Ellis, Air Force • Kip Ellison • Sgt. Cory Brandon Emily USMC • PV2 Jana Estes

• Specialist Bryan Ray Ferguson • PV2 Ashley Freeman, US Army • A1C Ian James Furman, Mountain View, Idaho • PV2 Skyler Gammill, US Army • Pvt. Adam Gray, US Army • Daniel Gray, USMC Lance Corporal • Sgt. Rob Gray, US Army • A1C Stephanie Lynn Griffin, USAF • Captain Dustin Hamm, USMC • PFC Isaac Harville • Staff Sgt. James Taylor Haubrich, US Air Force • Col. (Chaplain) Billy Hawkins • Spc. Matthew Hemby, Army • Sgt. Brian W. Hendrix • Sgt. Timothy Hixon • Staff Sergeant Brian Lee Hood • Pvt. Alex Johnson, US Army • Sgt. Ricky L. Jordan, USMC • Petty Officer 1st Class Arnold Jermaine Knight • Army Officer Major James Lax • Sgt. Joseph Lilly • Sgt. Michael C. Lipford -Army Service Member • Spc. Ritchie A. McCrary • Spc. Dustin McDonald • A1C Amanda K. McMillen, USAF • Joshua Lane Meek, Army • AO3 Kevin Dewayne Mettlin, Navy • Cpl. Jeffery Mitchell, USMC • SSgt. Patrick Michael Moore, Nat. Guard

• A1C Kassidy N. Mosier Deneen, USAF • A1C Logan D. Mosier, USAF • Cpl. Dallas Nelms, USMC • Sgt. Major Paula Norris • Pvt. Justin Overton, USMC • Spc. Joseph Payne, US Army Nat. Guard • CPO Denise Picard Culverhouse • Spc. William Andrew “Andy” Pickett, Nat. Guard • Spc. Robert H. Pittman, II • Sgt. David Poole, National Guard • Cpl. James Scott Powell • Cpl. John M. Powell • Airman Cameron B. Prater, Air Force • Ernest Purez, Air Force • Pvt. Samuel Bradford Ray, Army • E4 Sophia Reinke • Sgt. Charlie Rickman, US Army • John Robinson US Navy • Staff Sgt. Ryan Robinson Air Force • Angel Rodriguez, Petty Ofﬁcer US Navy • Spc. Blake Rudd • Specialist Robert Rzasa • Sabion Sanders, USAF A1C • Veronica Sebree, Navy Chief Ofﬁcer • Alan Seigers, Army • SFC Patrick Michael Shaughnessy • Spc. Hector Soto, Jr., Army • LT Kevin Shelton, Navy • Cpl. Jeremy Tyler Sisk

• ITS Rusty Smith, US Navy • Preston Cross Smith, U.S. Air Force • Cpl. Sam Speck, USMC • Sgt. Shaun Spicher, USMC • Sgt. Richard A. Ssesanga, US ARMY • Airman Nathaniel A. Stout • Spc. Daniel Sullivan, Army • 2nd Lt. Chad Sweaton, Army • Spc. Dakota Taylor, National Guard • Jeremy Thompson • Cpl. Logan Gage Ward, U.S.M.C. • ET3 Jeremy Wilbanks, US Coast Guard • Pvt. Demaro Wiley, SC, Army National Guard • A1C Logan James Williams, USAF • Joseph Lloyd Williams MM3 US Navy • Master Sgt. Stanley Wilson, USAF - Retired • Spc. Jeffrey Witoszczak U.S. Army • Petty Ofﬁcer 1st Class (CTNI) James M. Wolford • USAF A1C Aidan Buck • USAF A1C Dylan Kidd EDITOR’S NOTE: If a loved one has had a change in status, contact us at (731) 645-5346.

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OBITUARIES

Jessie Wilson, Jr. Jessie Wilson, Jr. was born November 7, 1958, in Lake County, Tenn., the son of the late Jessie Vardam Wilson, Sr. and Mavoureen Kirk Wilson. Jessie loved spending time with his daughter and grandchildren. His daughter was the apple of his eye, and he was the happiest when they were all together. He loved being outdoors, fishing and camping. Jessie worked alongside his father for many years building houses. He also worked in roofing and at Selmer Elementary School in janitorial services. He served in the United States Army. Mr. Wilson departed this life on June 8, 2021, in Corinth, Mississippi, at the age of 62 Years, 7 Months, 1 Day. He is survived by a daughter, Jessica (Wilson) Gray and husband James of Corinth, Miss.; two grandchildren, Rebecca Grimes and husband Drew of Corinth, Miss., James Lee Gray of Corinth, Miss.; two great grandchildren, Hayden and Hunter Grimes; three brothers, Richard Wilson and wife Anne of Selmer, Tenn. Arlis Wilson and wife Brenda of Bethel Springs, Tenn., Paul Wilson of Jackson, Tenn.; a sister, Carolyn Lambert of Ramer, Tenn.; and a host of extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by three sisters, Joe Ellen Wilson, Laverne Hamm, Mary Ann King; two brothers, Melburn Wilson and John Wilson. A graveside service was held on June 12, 2021, at the Refuge Cemetery in Bethel Springs, Tennessee, with Jason Jones officiating.

Patricia Ann Sartin Patricia Ann Sartin was born April 27, 1957 in Rochelle, Ill., the daughter of the late Raymond Ray Crawford and Jaunita Elizabeth Cox Crawford. She departed this life on June 13, 2021 in Michie, Tennessee at the age of 64 Years, 1 Month, 17 Days. Patty was united in marriage to Randy Joe Sartin on November 3, 1973. She had worked for Payson Casters in Russell, Ill. as a forklift operator in the 1970s. She also worked at Cherry Electric and for the Department of Defense in the food industry while living in Kaiserslautern, Germany where her husband was stationed in the Military. Patty attended Gateway Community College in Kenosha, Wis. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Randy Joe Sartin; her children: Jennifer Lynette Sartin (Kerry South), Cory Ryan Sartin (Charlie Wood) all of Michie, Tenn. and Randi Brieana Courtney Sartin (Will Johnson) of Florence, Ala.; a brother, Burley Starns (Mary) of Robertsdale, Ala.; uncle and aunt, Larry Cox and Phyllis of Creston, Ill.; and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Mrs Sartin was preceded in death by an unborn child in 1977. No public services scheduled. You may visit www.shackelfordfuneraldirectors.com to view her tribute page.

Card of Thanks Family of the Late Ione Jones Humphrey The family of the late Ione Jones Humphrey wishes to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us during the loss of our loved one. We offer heartfelt thanks to the many friends, neighbors, and family who visited, called, attended services, sent messages and most importantly prayed for us. We offer a special word of thanks to all of her caregivers, doctors, nurses, Home Health, and Hospice Workers.

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Ouidamai O’Neal Landreth Lott Ouidamai O’Neal Landreth was born June 27, 1923, near Leapwood in McNairy County, Tennessee. She is the daughter of Ohther Levan Landreth and Vora Ethel Brewer Landreth. Her siblings were Millard Ray Landreth, Giles Kermit Landreth, Mary Nell Landreth, and Lewis Wyatt Landreth, and a stillborn older sister. As the daughter of a farming family, Ouida grew up working and playing with two older brothers and told of riding saplings where the brothers pulled a tree down, put her on it and then turned it loose. Being light, she did not have enough weight to bring it back down and frequently had to be rescued. Another favorite story was Ouida and Kermit burying teacake cookie dough that did not turn out well so that Vora would not find the wasted ingredients. Two other stories were of taking Mary to pick violets the morning that she was to be picked up by her new husband to move to Memphis, and dancing the Charleston with brother Lewis. Ouidamai and Perry Warren Lott eloped to Corinth, Miss., and were married April 18, 1942. They lived in Memphis, Tenn. before Warren was inducted into the US Army. After his induction, they lived in Kalamazoo, Mich. and Baltimore, Md. before he was shipped to London and Paris during World War II. Pregnant and in Maryland when he left for Europe, Ouida rode the train back to Tennessee. Ouida lived with her parents and young son, Johnny, until the war ended and Warren returned. After a brief stay in Jackson, Tenn., the couple moved to the Leapwood community, where she lived the majority of her life. Son Dennis and daughter Laura were born in Selmer and raised in Leapwood. Leapwood was the place of most Lott family memories. Warren and Ouida grew up in the Great Depression and worked as many today could not fathom. When Warren started in construction work, Ouida was in charge of getting the crops out. She washed clothes by hand, cooked on a wood stove, managed three gardens with another strawberry/potato patch, took care of a very large yard and flowerbeds and did this until in her 90s. She was always up first in the morning, making fires, cooking breakfast and starting the day. In later years, she helped Warren with the bulldozer work, drove trucks, greased alemites, and more. After Warren died, she helped Dennis with more than 70 cattle, a 90-pounder among the 800-pound cows and 1400-pound bulls. With all the work, she was supportive of the kids and strongly encouraged them in school, sports and all other activities. Ouida was active in the Family and Community Education Club of the Leapwood community since its inception and was an officer for decades, was an active participant in Senior Olympics (winning many medals over the years), worked with Warren with the McNairy County Republicans, and worked in elections. A long time member of the Mars Hill Church of Christ, Ouida was treasurer and cooked many Sunday lunches; she also served on the Board of the Adamsville Senior Citizens Center, and worked with the McNairy County Hospital Auxiliary Club. Additionally, Ouida sewed, quilted, tatted, learned to watercolor, collected pitchers, read, played Scrabble and loved playing with her grandchildren - granddaughter Perry Lott; and grandsons Jon Lott, Paul Lott (before his death), William Thomas and Grant Warren Falk; and great grandson, Hamilton Grey Lott. Widowed in 1987 after over 44 years of marriage, Ouida continued to maintain the family home, mow the yard, pick up trash along the Finger-Leapwood Road, visit friends in the nursing homes, bake cakes and cook food for countless fundraisers for the local fire department and the Leapwood Community Center, as well as check on numerous friends who were either sick or alone. In rare spare moments, Ouida bird watched, fed hummingbirds, wrote and read poetry and was especially fond of Helen Steiner Rice’s inspirational poems. Ouida was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, as well as husband Warren, and grandson William Paul Lott and is survived by her sons Johnny Warren (Carolyn), Dennis Lee (Kelly) and her daughter Laura Beth Falk (Chris); grandchildren Perry Lee Lott, Jon Lott, William Thomas and Grant Warren Falk, step-grandson Kyle Lewellen (Sarah) great grandson Hamilton Grey Lott; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Services were held on June 13, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Adamsville, with Jerry Smith officiating. Burial followed in the Mars Hill Cemetery at Leapwood, Tennessee.

The health benefits of grandparent grandchild relationships In the not-so-distant past, extended families were the norm, with multiple generations residing on the same street if not in the same house. Today the family unit is largely an amalgam of different situations. The rise of two-income families has pressured parents into finding childcare situations. Quite often grandparents once again step in to offer guidance and support for youngsters. This can be a good thing for both the grandparents and the grandchildren. Although a bevy of psychological research focuses on parent-child relationships, new evidence points to the benefits of the grandchildgrandparent relationship as well. Close relationships between these

different demographics is often a sign of strong familial ties. A study from researchers at Boston College discovered that emotionally close ties between grandparents and adult grandchildren reduced depressive symptoms in both groups. Research at the University of Oxford among English children between the ages 11 and 16 found that close grandparent-grandchild relationships were associated with benefits including fewer emotional and behavioral problems and fewer difficulties with peers. Adult and grandchildren alike benefit from relationships with their elders. Grandparents can provide a connection and exposure to different ideas while providing

Bill Hollingsworth Bill Hollingsworth was born on June 20, 1944, in McNairy County, Tenn., the son of the late Marvin E. and Cornie Inman Hollingsworth. He was united in marriage to Susan Landreth on July 16, 1966. Mr. Hollingsworth worked for General Electric for over 30 years. He was an avid knife collector, enjoyed going to antique car shows, played dominoes and was a big fan of the Tennessee Vols. Mr. Hollingsworth departed this life on June 8, 2021, in Jackson, Tennessee, at the age of 76 Years, 11 Months, 19 Days. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Susan Hollingsworth of Adamsville, Tenn.; a son, Jimmy Hollingsworth and wife Tina of Adamsville, Tenn.; brother-in-law, Philip Landreth and wife Barbara of Bolivar, Tenn.; nephew, Danny Hollingsworth of Adamsville, Tenn.; aunt, Jewel McDaniel of Adamsville, Tenn.; and a host of extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hollingsworth was preceded in death by three brothers, Harold, Edward, and Larry Hollingsworth; step grandson, Daniel Gant. Services were held on June 10, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Adamsville in Adamsville, Tennessee, with James Combs officiating. Burial followed in the Mars Hill Cemetery at Adamsville, Tennessee.

Card of Thanks Family of Gina Lamberth The family of Gina Lamberth would like to say “Thank You” for all the prayers, visits, flowers, food, and your kind thoughtfulness. Special thanks to McNairy Central and MCBOE and Gina’s Hee-Haw family and caregivers. Respectfully, Kennie Lamberth Amelia O’heal Franks, Evan Lamberth, Cheryl Bank, Donna Mayfield, Keenan and Candice Lamberth, Reagan and Lake and Keesha Lamberth.

Card of Thanks Family of Bill Hollingsworth The family of Bill Hollingsworth would like to thank Shackleford Funeral Home, Aaron and Daphney Inman, the American Legion, and all friends and family who expressed their heartfelt sympathy during the time of our loss. Susan and Jimmy Hollingsworth

SUNRISE: Give Up? David Coy Contributor

It is said that patience is the quiet endurance of what we cannot but wish were removed, whether it be the withholding of expected blessing or the continued experience of active sorrow. Some people posses the earnest expectation (hope) for a better or brighter tomorrow, and thus wait with patience. Other circumstances might demand that we endure sorrow or suffering. This is not pleasant but can be enormously beneficial to us and those around us. Some people or cultures have been taught that it is noble to remain stoic throughout any circumstance of deprivation or tribulation. Yet, is this the same as patient endurance? Patience from the Greek is hupomone means steadfastness, constancy, endurance; characteristic of a person who is not swerved in their resolve to their deliberate purpose, loyalty and piety by even the greatest trials and sufferings.

a link to family history and knowledge regarding traditions and customs not readily available elsewhere. Nurturing grandparentgrandchild experiences may be easy for families where grandparents live in the same house or close by. For others, it may take some effort. The following are some ways to facilitate time spent together. • Schedule regular family reunions or get-togethers. Host or plan multi-

This is why it is believed there exists a patience of unrenewed nature wherein true nobility resides. This is one key ingredient, tool that enables us to never give up in sorrows, trials, or tribulations of life. Bob Spurlin has written a number of books that encourage, uplift, and strengthen the soul in what may seem our darkest period in our lives. One individual describes him as the Job of recent generations. Tribulation or sorrows truly test our ‘metal’ that is, they are an opportunity for us to build our constancy under pressure or stress. As we endure we then ‘prove’ to ourselves and to others our areas of strength and possibly our weaknesses also. We all have areas that need improvement or strengthening. As we associate with people who help build those character traits that grow us to be the type of person we are capable of being they also support us in never giving up. This is Sunrise Aftercare, sunrise@sfdcares.com

generation events that bring the family together and expose children to various members of their family. • Promote one-on-one time. Have grandchildren spend time with grandparents in intimate settings. Alone time can be good for both and offers each undivided attention. A meal at a restaurant or time spent doing a puzzle or craft can be interesting to both generations involved.

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Events and Happenings

McNairy Retired Teachers Association June 10 McNairy County Retired Teachers Association members are invited and encouraged to come to a Cruise-In meeting at the McConnico Library in Selmer on Thursday, June 10 during the hours of 10:30 A.M. to 12:15 P.M. The purpose of this meetFor further information, please call Barbara or Ron Christopher, President, at 731-632-1154. MCHS Bobcat Band Booster Back Sale June 12 Come one come all the the MCHS Bobcat Booster Bake Sale. We will be at the Rockabilly Revival this Saturday June 12th. We will have an assortment of awesome goodies. Clear Creek Baptist Church June 19 Come join us IN THE WILD as we focus in on some amazing, real-life encounters with Jesus. CLEAR CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH, Saturday, June 19, 2019, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All children four years old to 6th grade are welcome.

Scott Family Reunion June 19 All Scott descendants are invited to attend the 2021 Scott family reunion, including those of Winfield Warren and Susie Paralee Doss, Scott family. The date is this saturday, June 19th, the day before Father’s Day, beginning at 10.00 a.m., at The Marty Community Center, 405 Blanton Lane, Adamsville, Tenn. Chicken and drinks will be provided. Organizers ask those attending to bring side dishes and desserts. For more information call Rickey Scott at 713-6070031 Decoration Day June 27 New Salem Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Bethel Springs is having a decoration day June 27th. Church Service is at 11:00 a.m. with lunch to follow. Vacation Bible School July 5-9 Everyone is welcomed to Rocky Railway VBS at Center Ridge Presbyterian Church of God of Bethel Springs. 948 Center Ridge Rd. Bethel Springs Tenn. 38315 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on July 5-9 and grades up to 8th grade. If

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you would like to RSVP at (731)610-8012 Revival July 11-16 Revivl at Buena Vista Church, 3030 Tull Road in Bethel Springs. July 11th thru 16th at 7pm each night. McNairy County Historical Society July 31 The McNairy County Historical Society is excited to announce we will have our first monthly meeting (since Feb 2020), Saturday, July 31, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at the Jack McConnico Library, Selmer, Tennessee. Please join us as we catch up on McNairy County Historical News and Events. We are pleased to announce LaQuita Thomson will present a program titled, “Two Purdy Doctors.”

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Michael Brown will celebrate his birthday June 25 at Mcnairy Fire Department

CALLING ALL HEROES TO MAKE A DREAM COME TRUE Friends of Michael Brown, graduate of McNairy Central High School, are asking people to help him fulfill a dream on his 38th birthday June 25. This year has been particularly hard for Brown as he lost his mother and best friend in January who was his whole world. After facing many adjustments, he embraced each with a beautiful smile. He loves anything and everything to do with Police, Fire and EMS. He

always dreamed of being an officer or fireman. If you can donate tshirts size large, patches, signed photographs or anything from such departments that would make his day. Friends say Brown is always lifting up others and they want to do the same for him on his special day. This has been a difficult time for many of us but for Brown, he has chosen to take the challenges and still offer a lot of love to his

friends. He currently lives in Bethel Springs. If you are a local hero, you are just the one he wants to see of hear from. If you want to make this day special. Please drop by any items to the Independent Appeal, 111 N. 2nd Street, Selmer, TN 38375 or call 731-645-5346 for more details or you can take items to the McNairy Fire Department on Friday, June 25 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. on his birthday.

MCNAIRY COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY

APOSTOLIC Life Tabernacle 1353 Hwy. 142, Selmer Thomas Davis, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.

New Jerusalem Faith Apostolic Church 27 Linley Circle, Selmer Bishop Ferdinand Gant Sr. Pastor Wanda Gant Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Bible Class: Wed. night 7 p.m. Prayer: Wed. night 6 p.m. BAPTIST Meeks Grove Freewill Baptist 1030 Tommy Sanders Rd., Stantonville Adamsville Freewill Baptist Church Old Shiloh Road Adamsville, TN 38310 Marcus Morrow, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship: 11:15 a.m. Sunday night: 5 p.m. Bible Study 7 p.m. Solitude Freewill Baptist Church 414 Meeks Rd., Adamsville Sunday: 9:45 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. INDEPENDENT Calvary Baptist Church Hwy 22 North, Adamsville Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship: Sun. 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. Faith Baptist Church 1301 Peach St., Selmer Mark Shumaker, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Fellowship Baptist Church 1308 High School Rd., Selmer Pastor: J.D. Matlock Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Locke Road Baptist Locke Road, Selmer Bobby Bray, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. / Wed. 6:30 p.m. Lighthouse Baptist Church 1780 Mulberry Ave., Selmer Jorgen Runquest, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. PRIMITIVE BAPTIST Better Hope Primitive Baptist 4235 Leapwood-Enville Rd., Adamsville Elder Gene Gist, Pastor First Sunday of month beginning at 10:30 a.m., preaching 11 a.m. Michie Primitive Baptist Church Hwy 22 Michie Elder Rickey Taylor, Pastor

10:30 a.m. Song Service 11:00 a.m. Preaching Service

5 p.m & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6 p.m.

Selmer Primitive Baptist Church 331 Falcon Rd., Selmer Elder Clinton Barnett, Pastor 3rd Sunday Each Month: 10:30 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Michie 5658 Hwy 22 S., Michie Bro. Ben Martin, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.

SOUTHERN Chapel Hill Baptist 6371 Vernie Kirk Rd., Pocahontas Bro. Frank Bell, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Chewalla Baptist Church 190 Chewalla St., Ramer Richard Doyle, Pastor Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Clear Creek Baptist Church 1728 Lawton Rd., Selmer Chuck Castles, Pastor Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wednesday: 7 p.m. Covenant Baptist Church 6515 Hwy 57 East, Michie, TN Pastor: K. Brian Rainey Music & Youth Director: Seth Bragg Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Night: 7 p.m. Cypress Creek First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1104 14 Falcon St. • Selmer Pastor: Clifford E. Wynn, Jr. (731) 645-8094 Sunday School: 9 a.m. Wednesday Prayer - 6:30 p.m. Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. Jam Zone: 7:00 p.m. Eastview Baptist Church Hwy 45 S., Eastview, Tenn. Rob Burnes, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Bible Study: 7 p.m. Falcon Baptist Church 777 Falcon Rd., Selmer Jay Houston, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. First Baptist Church of Adamsville 222 West Main St., Adamsville Senior Pastor: Dr. Chad Ball Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship: 10:15 a.m. Discipleship Training: 5 p.m. Evening Worship: 6:15 p.m. Wednesday Activities: Prayer/Bible Study: 6:15 p.m. Children & Youth: 6:15 P.M. during the summer First Baptist Church of Bethel Springs 143 Jackson St., Bethel Springs David Singleton, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Selmer Joey Johnson, Pastor 310 W. Court Ave., Selmer Sunday School: 8:45 a.m., 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 8:45 a.m., 10 a.m., Wednesday: 6 p.m. First Baptist Church of Finger Finger-Leapwood Rd., Finger David Sims, Pastor Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Wednesday: 6 p.m. Forty Forks Baptist Church 672 Ed Barham Rd., Bethel Springs Randy Smith, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Good Hope Baptist 678 Good Hope Church Rd., Adamsville Bro. Randy Latch Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday: 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Grace Baptist Church 1255 Connie Smith Rd., Selmer Pastor: Bro. Don Singleton Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening: 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Gravel Hill Baptist Church 86 Tom Baker Rd., Ramer Pastor: Bro. Eric Jones Church Phone: 645-6776 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. ; Wednesday: 7 p.m. Lakeview Baptist Church Pastor: Clint Overton 877 W. Cherry, Selmer Sundays: 11 a.m. Wednesdays: The Upper Room Student Ministry 5:30 For more info. call 731-645-9771 Lorraine Baptist Church Melvin Qualls Rd., Michie,TN Trent Nethery, Jr., Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Mt. Gilead Baptist Church 6185 Rowsey School Rd., Bethel Springs Rev. Mark LaRue, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Wednesday: AWANA 6:30 p.m. Youth & Adults 6:45 p.m.

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ST. JUDE THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH 1318 Poplar (Hwy. 64) • Selmer, TN 38375 Telephone: 731-645-4188 Rev. W.H. Arnold, Pastor

Mt. Zion Baptist Church Litt Wilson Rd., McNairy TN Bro. Jakob Harris, Pastor Sunday: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. New Hope Baptist Church 854 Chandler Lane Pocahontas, TN Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Olive Hill Baptist Church 46 Olive Hill Church Lp., Guys, TN Robert Hudson, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Pleasant Site Baptist Church 1868 Pleasant Site Rd., Selmer Bradley Woolworth, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Ramer Baptist Church 3899 Hwy 57 West, Ramer Joe Loncar, Pastor Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Selmer Second Baptist 1004 Peach St., Selmer Tony Polk, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m., 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Trinity Baptist Church 7193 Michie-Pebble Hill Rd. Hwy 224 South Michie, TN 38357 Pastor: George Kyle Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship: 6:30 p.m. Wed. Night Bible Study:6:30 p.m. Unity Baptist Church Unity Church Road, Ramer Greg Brasher, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 5 p.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. West Shiloh Baptist Church 282 W. Shiloh Church St., Stantonville Rev. John Little, Pastor Sunday 10 a.m. Life Groups Sunday 11 a.m. Worship Children’s Church Sunday 6:30 p.m. Worship Wednesday 6:30 p.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST Antioch Church of Christ 7200 Hwy 57W Ramer, TN 38367 Darrin Stapleton, Minister (732) 645-5639 Bible Study 9:30 AM Worship 10:15 PM Worship 6:00 Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Acton Church of Christ 9389 Hwy 22 S. Michie Jon Paul Gulledge, Minister Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:50 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. (731) 239-9691

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 5 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Eastside Church of Christ 1366 E. Poplar, Selmer Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Forrest Hill Church of Christ Forrest Hill Subdivision Hwy 45 S., Selmer Shobeck Dethrow, Minister Fourth Street Church of Christ 142 N. Fourth St., Selmer Brian Stephens, Minister Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Liberty Church of Christ 1005 North Liberty Road Michie, TN 38357 Minister: Jeff Harville (205) 712-3502 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 9 and 11 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Stantonville Church of Christ 8228 Hwy 142, Stantonville Randy Cook, Minister Matt Cook, Minister Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m. Discussion Class: 11:15 a.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD Center Ridge Church of God 948 Center Ridge Road, Bethel Springs Duane R. Moore, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Only services due to Covid-19. Piney Grove Church of God 888 Rose Creek Rd., Selmer Aaron Moss, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY Church of God of Prophecy Hwy 22 N. Adamsville Alvin Jones, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Church of God of Prophecy 1642 Curtis Hill Church Rd., Bethel Springs Richard Horner, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m., 6 p.m. , Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bethel Springs Community Church 3886 Main St., Bethel Springs Larry Lancaster, Pastor (662) 415-8012 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Michie Church of God of Prophecy 6681 Hwy 57 East, Michie Roy Bennett, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Adamsville Church of Christ 243 E. Main St., Adamsville Van Vansandt, Minister Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN Court Ave. Cumberland Presbyterian Church 234 W. Court Ave., Selmer Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

Cypress Tank Church of Christ 2645 Cypress Tank Rd., Pocahontas Dr. Brian Jackson, Minister Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Mt. Vernon CP Church 3101 Mt. Vernon Rd., Ramer David Sprenkle, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

New Salem Cumberland Presbyterian Church 453 New Salem Rd., Bethel Springs David Sprenkle, Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. New Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church New Bethel Road Rev. Jeff Powell Worship Service: 9:45 a.m. Ramer Cumberland Presbyterian Church Highway 57 West, Ramer Pastor: Albert Brown Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. METHODIST Adamsville First United Methodist 206 East Main St., Adamsville, TN Rev. Amanda Westmoreland Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Buena Vista Methodist Church Tull Road, Bethel Springs Roger South, Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:00 a.m. First United Methodist Church 1122 West Cherry Ave., Selmer Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Supper 5:30 p.m. Bible Study & Breakouts: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Hickory Flatt United Methodist Church Puron Rd., Hickory Flatt Howard Russom, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship: 10:15 a.m. Lebanon United Methodist Church 250 Chambers Store Rd. Michie Tony Newman, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Maggie Jones United Methodist Church 8170 Finger-Leapwood Rd. Bethel Springs, TN 38315 Pastor Mathew Emison Contact info: 731-632-0240 Sunday School 10 a.m. - 11 Services (adult & children) 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 5 - 6 p.m. New Bethel United Methodist Church 74 Wright St., Bethel Springs Shirley Williams, Pastor Sunday School 10 Sunday Service 11 a.m. Bible Study: Wed. at 7 p.m. New Hope United Methodist Church Sticine Rd. - Michie Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Wed. Bible Study: 6:30 p.m. Tony Newman, Pastor Pebble Hill Methodist Church 2768 Chamber Store Rd., Michie Rev. Alvin Jones, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Stantonville United Methodist Church 8351 Hwy 142, Stantonville, TN Tony Newman, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Ladies Prayer Brunch 2nd Saturday 10:30 a.m. Sulphur Springs United

Methodist Sulphur Springs Rd., Selmer Roger South, Pastor Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Union Grove United Methodist Pleasant Site Road, Selmer Roger South, Pastor Sunday School: 10:20 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:20 a.m. Thurs. Bible Study: 6 p.m. Mt. Vinson United Methodist 2100 Tommy Sanders Rd., Stantonville Amanda Hartmann Westmoreland, Pastor Worship: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School: 10:15 a.m. LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 4203 Shiloh Road Corinth, MS Mike Dickson, Pastor Sunday School Adult: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship Service: 10 a.m. Sunday School Children Adult: 10 a.m. PENTECOSTAL Beauty Hill Pentecostal Church 46 Beauty Hill Road, Bethel Springs, TN Pastor: Jonathan Tubbs Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Wednesday Evening: “Refreshing” 7:15 p.m. Bethel Springs United Pentecostal 3591 Main St., Bethel Springs Jeff Young, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. / Mon. & Wed.: 7 p.m. First United Pentecostal-Eastview 7810 Hwy 45 S, Ramer Rev. Wayne Isbell, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Monday: 7 p.m. Wednesday: 7:15 p.m. The Sanctuary of MPC 54 Pentecostal Ave., Milledgeville, TN Rev. Jimmy Kelly, Pastor Sun. School: 10:30 a.m., Youth 5:30. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Gateway Holiness Chapel 2342 Refuge Rd., Bethel Springs Michael Price, Pastor Sunday: 2 p.m. / Thursday: 7 p.m. PRESBYTERIAN Bethel Springs Presbyterian Church 59 4th Ave., Bethel Springs Rev. Gary Anderson Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Bethesda Presbyterian Church 50 Bethesda Loop, Selmer Bro. Chris Dancer, Pastor 610-1859 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. First Presbyterian Church USA

800 Poplar Ave., Selmer Dr. Larry W. (Bud) Sizemore, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

Mt. Sharon Presbyterian Church 108 Mt. Sharon Rd., Adamsville Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. ROMAN CATHOLIC St. Jude the Apostle 1318 Poplar, Hwy. 64, Selmer Rev. W.H. Arnold, Pastor Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. 1st Saturday: 9 a.m. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Bethel Springs Seventh Day Adventist 4352 Main St., Bethel Springs John Johnston, Pastor Saturday Worship: 9 a.m. Sabbath School: 10 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. OTHER/NON-DENOM Abundant Life Christian Fellowship 15770 Hwy 64 East Bolivar, Tn. Pastor D.R. Moore Bible Class: Saturday 10:00 a.m. Worship: Saturday 11 a.m. Only services due to Covid-19. A New Beginning Sol Coulston Rd., Bethel Springs Kenneth Kitchen, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Believers Church 1431 Peach St., Selmer Karen Linam, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m., Wednesday: 7 p.m. Encounter Community Church 1026 Peach St. Selmer, TN Pastor: Melvin Berry (731) 645-0055 Sunday Morning Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Services 11 a.m. First Christian Church 133 N. Third St. Selmer Preacher, Gregg Worthey Sunday: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wednesday: 7 p.m. Kingdom Church, More Sure Word 1814 Buena Vista Road Bethel Springs, Tenn. 38315 (731) 577-0100 Sundays at 4 p.m. 2nd & 4th Tuesday L.I.F.E. class at 7 p.m. Thirsty Thursday (Bible Class) 7 p.m. Love & Truth, Adamsville Campus 440 Hwy 64 East, Adamsville Lead Pastor - Eddie Cupples Campus Director - Scott Melson Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Wednesday nights: 7 p.m. Phone: 731-632-4999 www.loveandtruthchurch.com Greater Evangelical Ministry 1854 Airport Rd., Selmer Frank M. Holiday, Pastor Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 12 p.m. Wednesday: 7:30 p.m. Life Wind Covenant Church 63 Linsey Lane, Selmer Barry Bishop, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. Wed.: 7 p.m. www.lifewindchurch.com Safe Harbor Church 1514 Peach St., Selmer Sunday: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. World of Truth Church Hwy 57 West, Ramer Larry Cooksey, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. God’s Way Church 1121 Peach St., Selmer Bro. Billy Sanders, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Full Gospel Fellowship Church 6595 Hwy 64 West Bethel Springs, Tenn. 731-646-1837 David Paseur, Pastor Sunday: 9:30 a.m.., 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Petra Family Worship Center 54 Pentecostal Ave., Milledgeville, TN 731-434-1002 S.S.: 10 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday Night: 6 p.m. Thursday Night: 7 p.m. Pastors: Paul and Bonnie Young

First ChristianChurch 254 N. Maple St. Adamsville, TN 38310 Clint Hopper, Minister (731) 632-3012 Sunday Bible Class 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. FCC Wednesdays Meal 5:30 Worship/Studies 615 p.m. City of Refuge Church 300 Emmons Rd., Selmer C.A. “Skeet” Jackson, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE

through, or under any of the foregoing. Such parties known to the Substitute Trustee may include: All parties claiming by, through or under Bethel A. Tyner, deceased; Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Terms of Sale will be public auction, for cash, free and clear of rights of homestead, redemption and dower to the extent disclaimed or inapplicable, and the rights of Dick R. Tyner and Bethel A. Tyner, and those claiming through him/her/it/them. Any right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are waived in accord with the terms of said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. If you purchase a property at the foreclosure sale, the entire purchase price is due and payable at the conclusion of the auction in the form of a certified/bank check made payable to or endorsed to LOGS Legal Group LLP. No personal checks will be accepted. To this end, you must bring sufficient funds to outbid the lender and any other bidders. Insufficient funds will not be accepted. Amounts received in excess of the winning bid will be refunded to the successful purchaser at the time the foreclosure deed is delivered. This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded only by the Substitute Trustee at any time. If the Substitute Trustee rescinds the sale, the purchaser shall only be entitled to a return of any money paid towards the purchase price and shall have no other recourse. Once the purchaser tenders the purchase price, the Substitute Trustee may deem the sale final in which case the purchaser shall have no remedy. The real property will be sold AS IS, WHERE IS, with no warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied, including without limitation, warranties regarding condition of the property or marketability of title. This office may be a debt collector. This may be an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose.

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purchaser’s title and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. The following parties may claim an interest in the above-referenced property to be affected by the foreclosure: any judgment creditor or lien holder with an interest subordinate to the said Deed of Trust or any party claiming by, through, or under any of the foregoing. Such parties known to the Substitute Trustee may include: Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; All parties claiming by, through, or under of George Liggett. Terms of Sale will be public auction, for cash, free and clear of rights of homestead, redemption and dower to the extent disclaimed or inapplicable, and the rights of George W. Liggett, and those claiming through him/her/it/them. Any right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are waived in accord with the terms of said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. If you purchase a property at the foreclosure sale, the entire purchase price is due and payable at the conclusion of the auction in the form of a certified/bank check made payable to or endorsed to LOGS Legal Group LLP. No personal checks will be accepted. To this end, you must bring sufficient funds to outbid the lender and any other bidders. Insufficient funds will not be accepted. Amounts received in excess of the winning bid will be refunded to the successful purchaser at the time the foreclosure deed is delivered. This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded only by the Substitute Trustee at any time. If the Substitute Trustee rescinds the sale, the purchaser shall only be entitled to a return of any money paid towards the purchase price and shall have no other recourse. Once the purchaser tenders the purchase price, the Substitute Trustee may deem the sale final in which case the purchaser shall have no remedy. The real property will be sold AS IS, WHERE IS, with no warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied, including without limitation, warranties

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Sale at public auction will be on July 9, 2021 at 10:00a.m. local time, at the center of courthouse door, McNairy County Courthouse, 170 Court Avenue, Selmer, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Dick R. Tyner and Bethel A. Tyner, to Joseph B. Pitt, Jr., Trustee, as trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for One Reverse Mortgage, LLC on April 7, 2014 at Deed of Trust Book 412, Page 2656, Instrument No. 90334; conducted by LOGS Legal Group LLP, having been appointed Substitute or Successor Trustee, all of record in the McNairy County Register’s Office. Default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of said Deed of Trust and the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable. Party Entitled to Enforce the Debt: American Advisors Group, its successors and assigns. The real estate located in McNairy County, Tennessee,and described in the said Deed of Trust will be sold to the highest call bidder. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warrant is intended. Street Address: 227 North 5th St, Selmer, Tennessee 38375 Parcel Number: 089C E 013.00 Current Owner(s) of Property: The Heirs of Bethel A. Tyner This sale is subject to, without limitation, all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory right of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances including those created by a fixture filing or any applicable homeowners’ association dues or assessments; all claims or other matters, whether of record or not, which may encumber the purchaser’s title and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. The following parties may claim an interest in the above-referenced property to be affected by the foreclosure: any judgment creditor or lien holder with an interest subordinate to the said Deed of Trust or any party claiming by,

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on July 30, 2021 at 10:00AM local time, at the center of courthouse door, McNairy County Courthouse, 170 Court Avenue, Selmer, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by George W. Liggett, to Tom McCroskey, Trustee, as trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Urban Financial Group, Inc. on April 10, 2013 at Record Book 409, Page 1021, Instrument No. 85977; conducted by LOGS Legal Group LLP, having been appointed Substitute or Successor Trustee, all of record in the McNairy County Register’s Office. Default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of said Deed of Trust and the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable. Party Entitled to Enforce the Debt: Finance of America Reverse LLC, its successors and assigns. The real estate located in McNairy County, Tennessee,and described in the said Deed of Trust will be sold to the highest call bidder. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warrant is intended. Street Address: 380 Masseyville McNairy Road, Finger, Tennessee 38334 Parcel Number: 030 018.05 Current Owner(s) of Property: The Heirs of George W. Liggett This sale is subject to, without limitation, all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory right of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances including those created by a fixture filing or any applicable homeowners’ association dues or assessments; all claims or other matters, whether of record or not, which may encumber the

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FROM PAGE 1 ternational release and has brought a lot of attention to the local heritage” said Pitts. In downtown Selmer, there are two murals devoted to rockabilly music, which Pitts referred to as our postcard to the world and iconic images for McNairy County. Both murals were painted by native Brian Tull. Downtown Selmer has markers for the Trail of Music Legends, which highlight Arts in McNairy’s Music Hall of Fame inductees. Two markers were recently installed for the 20192020 inductees. To date, the Hall of Fame has inducted 32 individuals.

Tennessee Music Pathways connects visitors to the people, places and genres that make Tennessee the “Soundtrack of America.” A state-wide driving tour, the Pathways represents hundreds of landmarks across the state. McNairy County is proud to be recognized for its contributions to a rich state musical heritage. Go to www. tn.vacation.com/tennessee-music-pathways to plan your trip today.

County commision approves 2021-2022 budget The county commissioners unanimously passed the 2021-2022 budget at their latest meeting. The Non-Profit budget was the only section held back for further discussion and possible adjustments. Several nonprofits that filed letters with the budget committee were not allocated funds. One such nonprofit was RSVP of Adamsville, which requested a sum of $2,000 to help with programs at the center. Another nonprofit that put forward a specific request was the McNairy County Carl Perkins Center. At this time, they are displaced due to a fire in April. The center requested $1,500 from the county for aid. The budget committee allotted $500 for the year. After some discussion, the budget committee agreed to review the Non-Profit section of the budget and consider possible amendments. This section of the budget is not required to be completed by July 1, so the commission will revisit it during next month’s meeting. The commission also approved Dr. Ryan Fullwood to serve on the Board of Health with a unanimous vote. Questions and concerns arose over the way raises were delegated to the different county de-

partments. The budget committee agreed to revisit, and possibly amend, employee wages if department heads demonstrate a need. A new building assigned to a lot near the former McNairy Regional Hospital (MRH) will begin construction soon. According to the county mayor, the city has now issued the proper permits. An arena project is also planned to begin construction soon, but no specific timeline was offered. Multiple health organizations are still discussing the possibility of a mini-hospital or small emergency room in the vicinity of the former MRH site. Currently, no specific timeline or decision is available. Near the end of the meeting, Commissioner Philip Hollingsworth proffered a question about a house count for the solid waste department. Solid Waste Director Steve Beavers stated that there is no accurate house count available to the county at this time. Hollingsworth requested an accurate count before the next meeting.

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FROM PAGE 1 experts and the Biden administration strive for 70% of adults in America to receive at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by July 4. In spite of current statistics, a recent survey by the Tennessee Department of Health concluded that the majority of Tennesseans are not antagonistic to being vaccinated. Rather, they desire validated information from trusted health officials, especifically physicians and medical staff. Of those surveyed, 53.7% are “willing but hesitant” to receive any COVID-19 vaccine. “The results are consistent with national trends and show that

Tennesseans want more information from trusted sources as they make their decision,” stated Lisa Piercey, Commissioner of the Tennessee Health Department. Over the past six months, three brands of vaccine have been granted emergency use authorization (EUA). With any brand, however, vials are only usable for a limited period of time after being opened, meaning unused shots are more likely to be thrown away in areas with low vaccination rates. Moreover, the National Institutes of Health (NHIH) Director Dr. Francis Collins foresees a seasonal resurgence in areas with below average rates of inoculation, calling

them “sitting ducks for the next outbreak of COVID-19.” After a year of restricted activities and engagement, people around the world are bearing the fatigue of a merciless pandemic and the anxiety of continuing infections. However, it remains crucial for individuals to stay vigilant and do their parts, including taking the shot, to maintain low case numbers; otherwise, cycles of sickness will continue indefinitely. “It’s a shame that we’ll all keep looking over our shoulders in case of an outbreak simply because people have been negligent in getting vaccinated,” said Simms Rhea, a former teacher and librarian at Selmer

Elementary School. When asked why McNairy County citizens should be excited about immunizations, Rhea responded: “Maybe the best part is [one day] not having to wear a mask anymore!” Vaccine appointments are available at most medical sites in the county, including Premier Internal Medicine and Pediatrics (714 Federal Drive, Selmer) and Prime Care Medical Center (270 East Court Avenue, Selmer, and 710 East Main Street, Adamsville). Individuals 16 and older are eligible for double-dose Moderna vaccine and children 12 to 15 years of age are eligible for the doubledose Pfizer vaccine.

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to give us more fossils as we need,” Murray said. “And they are going to work with us.” The boxes are installed in front of Selmer Middle School, Bethel Elementary School and McNairy Central High School. “We’d like to see them at all the schools.” Murray said. “We all have different kits, too, so we don’t have the same thing in each box. If they want some of the fossil stuff, they are more than welcome to come get them, and we’ll split them.” Currently the box at Selmer Middle School is the only one that contains projects, however they expect to have projects out to all the boxes soon.

if they hadn’t gotten involved.’ They wouldn’t have gone somewhere else to do it, but they got involved since it was happening right down the road,” Pitts explained. “It’s hard to believe how many hundreds–and by now, thousands–have been impacted by an organization that started in our kitchen.” The indisputable success of Arts in McNairy epitomizes that which people tend to misunderstand about art–and what makes it so profound: it transcends mere sensual or emotional experience to touch the very core of the human spirit.

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their public involvement by sponsoring a series of concerts on the freshly built William Eddie Memorial Stage in Selmer City Park. Simultaneously, on July 23, 2001, they debuted a “Children’s Day Camp” at the Selmer Community Center; the program enrolled roughly 30 students included painting classes, dramatic workshops, and stage performance training that culminated in a final presentation for parents. Encouraged by favorable response to camp, Arts in McNairy’s performing arts department broke into the local scene with its first official production–The Best Christmas Pageant Ever–in December 2001. “It went better than most people expected,” Pitts admitted. “I think part of it was that there was an appetite for that kind of thing here that most people didn’t realize.” And the revolution continues. Ask the budding actors, painters, musicians or technicians involved with AiM about its importance, and they are certain to divulge a vast array of stories about how the organization has enriched their lives. “Parents come up to us and say things like, ‘I don’t know what [my child] would have done

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FROM PAGE 1 heads of the program, realized that the bulk of the work would fall into the hands of grassroots organizers like themselves. “In the fall of 2000, I called the Tennessee Arts Commission (TAC)… and they said, ‘You probably can’t do a full-service, umbrella arts organization in a small community, but you can do some little stuff.’ But that wasn’t what we were interested in–we were interested in working on a lot of levels,” related Pitts, who was later invited to serve on TAC’s board. Shortly afterward, the Pitts’s and a small band of colleagues began fishing for new members and contributors; by mid-spring of 2001, they had assembled a board of directors and were ready to begin hosting events. If it seems like AiM’s rise was a swift one, the Pitts’s confirm that it certainly was. “The early going was really exciting,” Pitts expressed. “Nothing had really happened [with the arts] in a long time around here… Everything was a new discovery.” Per the request of Jimmy Whittington, the mayor of Selmer at the time, AiM kicked off Jada Morris Clara Younger 8th Principal’s List Anna Clayton Heidi Dickey Emma Harville Shiv Patel Addie Tull Destiny Weekly 8th Grade Honor Roll Rhett Bivens Chloe Bodiford Ben Brush Lake Carson Ethan Duncan Brody Epperson Claire Talbott Jacob Wilbanks Logan Williams

FROM PAGE 1 MCHS. This collective effort allowed the grant money to be focus on materials for experiments and projects that will be placed in the boxes. “The concept came from those little library boxes in the park and around town,” Susan Murray said. “And we thought, ‘Well, if they can do that, then we can do STEM kits.’” The kits will contain projects ranging from edible finger paints to slime. Coon Creek Science Center in Adamsville will also be supplying fossil kits that kids can take home. The fossil kits contain actual fossils from the Coon Creek site and have instructions on how to clean and seal the fossils. “Coon Creek is going

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There wasn’t much to do in Finger, Tennessee, when Rudy Lyles Moore was growing up in the 1950s. The sun-up-tosun-down demands of farm life kept him busy most of the time, and an occasional Sunday afternoon baseball game in the pasture provided a welcome diversion. But while Finger may have been a sleepy little midcentury town, there was something rather remarkable happening in the Moore household; something that brings us together tonight to honor Rudy Moore. That something was homegrown bluegrass music. Before he could walk, young Rudy was exposed to the sounds of traditional music in his home. It didn’t hurt matters that Bill Monroe, Ralph Stanley and Flatt and Scrugs, among other bluegrass greats, reached Finger through the Grand Ole Opry and other regional radio programs. Bluegrass was a constant, and Rudy was even named for one of Bill Monroe’s banjo pickers, Rudy Lyles. That should be enough to tell you that the music that

resonated in their home was more than good foot-tapping entertainment for the Moore family–it was a passionate pursuit. Rudy’s father, Millard, was a good mandolinist who encouraged the Moore children’s interest in music, while Rudy’s mother, Maggie, joined in on vocals. The family often made music together and sought out opportunities for the kids to hear and play with others. In the mid 1950s, McNairy County had one of the hottest local music scenes in the region, and Millard was a frequent participant in musical jams, community dances and other live performances. Of course, Rudy was right there with him and took to music like a duck to water. When his hands were still too small

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to fret a guitar, he would snatch up a broom and imitate the pickers he saw at the local jams. He traded in the broom for the real thing by the time he was 5 or 6 years old, and it didn’t take him long to get the hang of it. Rudy listened closely to his musical heroes on the radio and played favorite recordings over and over, working out the chord changes and jotting down the lyrics on anything handy until he could memorize the tunes in full. He recalls literally playing until his fingers bled, but the dedication soon paid off. As his skills grew, his devotion to traditional music became ever more apparent. His excellent technique and expanding bluegrass repertoire was getting him noticed outside the Moore family. By the time he was a teenager, Rudy had caught the attention of one of McNairy County’s preeminent bluegrass families, the Murrays, in nearby Bethel Spring (Murray Hill, to be more precise). Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2019, Virgil, Tom and Bruce Murray were eager to put Rudy to work in their family band, the Murray Boys. H e logged a lot of hours playing with the Murrays a n d would l a t e r return to Murray Hill to play the Murray Hill

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Jamboree, but by the 1970s his hometown of Finger was suddenly in the local music spotlight. In the 1970s the Finger Square Dance, anchored by 2015 Hall of Fame honoree, Ernest “Pappy” Whitten, was in full swing, drawing traditional musicians and dancers from around the region. Rudy, of course, was right in the middle of it, playing with Pap’s legendary Chickasaw Ramblers. Pap’s bands had always attracted some of the area’s best pickers, but the younger generation of artists surrounding Pap in that period was especially noteworthy, producing a number of Hall of Fame inductees which now includes Rudy Moore. Pap’s two gifted sons, Ronnie and Wayne Whitten, were core members of the band, as was 2018 Hall of Famer, David Killingsworth. These younger pickers had a slightly different musical vision and soon began collaborating on a new project with a more contemporary direction. As the Whitten Brother’s Band, they became one of the region’s hottest young bluegrass acts, attracting a devoted following of younger fans to festivals and local bluegrass shows like the Murray Hill Jamboree for the better part of a decade. In response to a thriving regional bluegrass circuit in the 1980s, Rudy formed the Bluegrass Pals. Rudy’s easy going personality, natural way with people and commitment to the bluegrass tradition made him a perfect bandleader. From the first day they got together until now, the

Bluegrass Pals have traveled thousands of miles across the Southern states, performing at weekend festivals and events and preserving the old tunes Rudy and the other band members learned as young McNairy County musicians. And what a list of musicians it is! Like his mentors, Pap Whitten and The Murray Boys, Rudy never seemed to run out of talented pickers. For more than thirty years, he has kept an impressive lineup of topflight musicians rounding out the Bluegrass Pals. Hall of Fame inductee David Killingsworth is one of the former Bluegrass Pals. Notable member over the years include Robert Taylor, Keith Taylor, Kevin Keen, Bobby Isbell, Scottie Baugus, Steve Killingsworth, and a number of others. Johnny Leatherwood, who passed away in 2013, was a mainstay of the Bluegrass Pals who deserves special mention for the lasting impact he made on the band and virtually everyone who heard them play during his tenure. Home was never far from Rudy’s mind while he was entertaining at faraway festivals in neighboring states. He always dreamt of having a bluegrass festival here in McNairy County. So in the 1980s and 90s, Rudy rolled up his sleeves and went to work making the dream a reality. He was instrumental in organizing and playing for local and festivals shows in

Eastview, Guys and Big Hill Pond State Park. For a number of years, the Pals were also regulars at the popular Adamsville Bluegrass Jamboree where they were always fan favorites. Rudy has performed at countless benefits, fundraisers and church singings around the area. He was a regular at the popular Leapwood Dance and sang bass with the Harvest Quartet. He lent his talent to numerous other area bands and put in countless hours on a flattop g u i t a r

at back porch—and sometimes even front porch—pickin’ sessions. The truth is, it’s impossible to know how many times and places Rudy has performed in sixty-five years of music making, but a few things are certain: it always good pickin’; it was always true to his McNairy County roots; and it always came straight from the heart. By just doing what came naturally, Rudy Moore brought the local music tradition forward into a new generation, and he is still getting it done today. He has done more than his part to keep traditional bluegrass alive and well in our part of the

world, and for that, we owe him a debt of gratitude. In 1960, Flatt and Scruggs recorded a song that seems appropriate for occasions such as this. The tune I’m thinking of is titled “Give Me My Flowers While I’m Living.” It speaks of honoring people while they are still around to know that they are deeply appreciated by their friends, family and, in this case, fans rather than heaping praise on them when they are gone. We don’t have a bouquet for Rudy tonight, but we do have hearts full of thanksgiving for the joy he has spread in a lifetime of making music and memories. And in our gratitude, we recognize him on this occasion with the highest honor McNairy County bestows for musical excellence.