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McNairy County Sheriff’s Department vehicles outside of the Bethel Springs Dollar General as the scene is being sealed off and protected to secure evidence.

Multiple Dollar General stores robbed Bryan Huff

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Deputy Kevin Wood was dispatched to Bethel Springs Dollar General on a robbery around 11:23 a.m. on June 19. The deputies were alerted that two black males with firearms had taken the money from the cashier before law enforcement arrived on the scene. The suspects were believed to have gotten into a black Ford F-150. Once on the scene, the front doors were sealed off to preserve the crime scene and protect potential evidence. Ashley Morrison was working the register at the time of the robbery, while the manager of the store, Becky Cook, was working in the back of the store. According to the report, Morrison stated that the suspects came into the store as if to be shopping. One suspect was reported to have been

wearing blue pants and a blue shirt, while the other suspect had on dark colored shorts and a white shirt. Both suspects were wearing blue masks at the time of the robbery. When the suspects approached the counter, they asked for a price on a tire gauge. The male wearing the blue shirt then pulled a gun on Morrison and told her to give him all the money. Morrison told the suspect she could not give him all the money because she did not have a key to the safe. Morrison then went to back of the store and explained the situation to Cook. She told her that both suspects were armed. Morrison and Cook then returned to the front of the store with the suspect wearing the blue shirt following them. They then proceeded to give the suspect approximately $971.00 from the register. The suspects took the money and left. Mor-

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Robbery suspect seen wearing a white shirt and dark colored shorts with a blue mask.

Robbery suspect seen wearing a blue shirt, blue pants and a blue mask.

rison and Cook quickly locked the door to the store and called the McNairy County Sheriff’s Department. Eyewitnesses stated

ed in connection with another Dollar General robbery in Toone around 8:45 a.m. on the same day. The TBI was called to

they saw the suspects exit the store and leave in a Ford F-150, heading north towards Jackson. The suspect in the blue shirt is also want-

assist in processing the crime scene. This incident is still under investigation.

Tennessee Ranked 36 in Child Well-being

McNairy Co. COVID-19 Cases as of June 22

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Total Tested 22,073 Cases 2,870 Deaths 55 Recovered 2,800

Selmer City Dog Park to open Bryan Huff Assistant Editor

The Selmer City Dog Park will kick off with a celebration on July 11. The park is complete with multiple obstacles

and a fountain for the dogs to cool down with. Plans for improvement and expansion, including shades for people enjoying the benches, have already begun. The event will last from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

According to the 2021 Kids Count Data Book, Tennessee ranked in the bottom half nationally across four key domains of child well-being. The Kids Count Data Book is a 50-state report developed by the Annie E. Casey Foundation that analyzes how families have fared between the great recession and the COVID-19 crisis. Tennessee ranked 36th in the United States with Louisiana See KIDS, 3

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Handmade Heritage: Hockaday Jack Simpson Staff Writer

A sentry of feathered friends welcomes visitors to the modest shop of Jack Martin; inside, the scent of broomcorn permeates the air with transportive nostalgia. During most hours of the day, here is where you will find Martin himself, a vibrant man who exudes an unmatched love for his craft. Three generations prior, Martin’s grandfather assembled the house broom that started it all; according to Martin, every broom in his shop has evolved

from that original design. Today, as always, he grows his own broomcorn and refrains from using less durable grass fibers to save material. The only thing that has changed, Martin maintains, is the emergence of a business from the art. “This was not a business. My family had been farming here since the Civil War,” tells Martin. “My great-grandad would just grow a little bit of broomcorn in the summertime, make brooms in the winter and trade a few.” Martin explains this while posing proudly with that first great

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product of his family’s ingenuity. The look in his eyes is a poignant combination of wistfulness, hope and even a bit of melancholy that, one day, his broom making methods may fall to the onrush of time. Still, Martin enjoys passing on his knowledge whenever possible, especially to McNairy Central High School students producing their senior projects. For now, though, there is work to be done. “The broom I’m working on has four layers–the bigger the broom, the more layers– so this is a middle-sized broom called a kitchen broom. It has a pound and a half of broomcorn. All of my brooms are made by how much broomcorn I use. I go from a one-pound broom up to a threepound shop broom,” elaborates Martin. Martin considers each broom a tool, and he designs each broom to fit a specific purpose, whether household chores or even drumming. People around the world acclaim his attention to detail. “In September, I’m probably going to the Pink Palace Museum in Memphis to do a threeday show, which hopefully will draw somewhere between one and three hundred thousand people…My wife and I used to travel all around over the country: we performed at the Olympics in 1996.”

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K and V Services join chamber Bryan Huff Assistant Editor

K and V services has joined the McNairy County Chamber of Commerce as they open their doors in Bethel Springs. They provide industrial maintenance and services such as millwright, fabrication, PLCs controls, material handling, hoist and crane inspection, concrete work, dock doors

and excavation and much more. “If it has a wire going to it, we can handle it,” Joe Crump said. “We tried to come together to be a turnkey support system for all sorts of industries,” Wes Kiddy said. Their mission is to establish good working relationships with their clients while providing open, honest and allaround smooth operation. K and V has 30 employees. Their business

remained busy during the pandemic, and the hard work continues as they expand their reach into the Jackson area. Bethel Springs Mayor Gary Bezel thanked the owners for locating in Bethel and renovating the building they are in. The building had been vacant for many years. For more information about K and V Services, call 731-577-0005 or visit them online at KandVservices.com

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Candice Garrison has founded a Facebook group aimed at educating people about McNairy County. Garrison is the county commissioner for the 7th district in McNairy County. On February 8, Garrison announced the group to the county commission. The group is named “Candy Garrison co. commissioner district 7.” “Five Fast Facts” is the focus of the posts in the group page. “Be the change you want to see,” Garrison

said. “That is important to me, I want to be that change.” The goal of the group is to promote McNairy County and provide information to citizens. She is covering interesting people, places and facts about McNairy County. “If you’ll notice in my work there is a source, you can go back and verify,” Garrison said. “I want to be known as someone that is standing on the facts.” The Facebook group is public, and the posts can be seen without joining the group. However, joining the group allows you to be notified as new content is posted. Garrison said she wanted to keep the page as a group instead of a standard page so that people that do not wish to view the content are not bothered by it. “I don’t want to be a pest.”

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Garrison said. Five fast facts about Candy Garrison are that she is a Christian; she is wife to the late Charlie Garrison; she is mom to Chaz, Chase and Megan; she is CC (short for Candice and Charlie) to Kennedy and Avery and she is an educator of 38 years. Garrison’s late husband served eight years as a county commissioner.

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FROM PAGE 1 being ranked 48th, Mississippi being ranked 49th, and New Mexico being ranked 50th. According to the report, nearly a decade of progress could be wiped away by the COVID-19 pandemic. Policy makers will have to act boldly to sustain the beginnings of a recovery from the coronavirus crisis. Tennessee has seen improvement in child well-being over the past decade. However, as the pandemic ebbs on, it is critical that Tennessee strengthens support for children to ensure positive trends continue. “This is a pivotal time for Tennessee, and we need to invest in our children in a strong, equitable and sustainable way,” said Richard Kennedy, executive director of Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth, Tennessee’s member of the Kids Count Network. Sixteen indicators are used to measure four domains of wellbeing, including economic well-being, education, health and family. Economic Wellbeing: In 2019, one in five children lived in households with an income below the poverty line. Though higher than the national average, this percentage has decreased by 23% over the past decade. Education: In 2019, 60% of young children were not in school. This percentage has remained consistent in Tennessee, fluctuating little throughout the last decade. Affordable health care: In 2019, 80,000 Tennessee children did not have health insurance. Many of these children may be eligible for TennCare or CHIP. The year prior, there were more than 55,000 uninsured children in Tennessee who were eligible for coverage through one of these programs. In 2019, Tennessee experienced one of the highest teen birthrates in the nation. Tennes-

INDEPENDENT APPEAL ❖ PAGE 3 see’s teen birth rate is in five children did not 34% higher than the have access. By 2021, national average. that number has been Survey data from the reduced to 13%. last year add to the story Despite improvof Tennessee children ing indicators, nearand families in this moly one in four adults in ment: Tennessee with chilIn 2020, 23% of dren in the household adults in Tennessee reported feeling down, with children in the depressed or helpless in household had little 2021, a number that reto no confidence in mained unchanged their ability to pay their since 2020. next mortgage or rent “The COVID-19 payment. However, pandemic is the most by March 2021, this extraordinary crisis to figure had fallen to 13%, hit families in decades,” suggesting the beginsaid Lisa Hamilton, nings of a recovery. president and CEO Although confidence is of the Annie E. Casey increasing, disparities Foundation. “Deliberpersist, with 26% Black ate policy decisions can or African American help them recover, and Tennesseans reporting we’re already seeing a lack of confidence in the beginnings of that. paying the rent or mort- Policymakers should gage in March 2021. use this moment to Tennessee has seen repair the damage the pandemic has caused — great improvement in children’s access to and to address longinternet and digital standing inequities it devices for schooling. See KIDS, 5 In 2020, more than one

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THE MESKER BROTHERS AND MCNAIRY COUNTY Verna Webster Contributor

The McNairy County Historical Society has discovered several of the Buildings on Court Avenue with the Meskers Brothers Cast Iron nameplate (see pictures) and storefronts still visible. A Mesker is any building that displays the pressed metal, steel, cast and wrought iron architectural details created by either of the two Mesker Companies around the turn of the last century. From the 1880’s through the 1910’s these two manufacturing giants, Mesker Brothers Iron works and George L. Mesker & Company provided these colorful storefronts that can still be found today. The Mesker Brothers were able to improve their techniques by using galvanized sheet metal that was much easier to ship than the cast iron elements of their competitors. They had an annual catalog, took orders and shipped by rail to their customers with

local carpenters installing these storefronts. One brother worked from Evansville, IN and the others worked from St. Louis, MO. Mesker

their facades. Circular medallions and hanging wreaths were also used from the tip of the roofline to the sidewalk. Check out the Ken-

storefronts have been identified across the United States but especially in the Midwest. Only about 3500 Meskers are known to survive out of more than 50,000 constructed. The Meskers used a rosette, a morning glory and the fleur-de-lis motif for

nedy Building, which appears to have had a full storefront but there is no nameplate to identify it as a Meskers. The recessed doorway of “Rumor Has It” has the date 1894 stamped at the entrance, probably the year it was built. But, no Identification as a

Mesker. Cast iron nameplates on the building fronts allow for easy identification of a Mesker, nameplates on the Selmer buildings are noted from both locations. The recessed doorway was also a Mesker invention, providing shelter for shoppers and valuable window space for the showcase of goods. The Meskers that remain offer insight into the Industrial Age of progress and an example of what we can retain from our past with proper maintenance and care. As the new century began the desire for the decorative storefronts faded away and simpler cleaner lines of buildings was the order of the day. David Mesker, grandson of Frank Mesker, still resides in St. Louis and is the guardian of the family collection of correspondence, records, catalogs and photos. The Illinois State Preservation Office maintains a database of all Meskers that have been identified. So, take a walk down Selmer’s Court Avenue, and also, a quick trip on Highway 64 East to Adamsville and see the

beautiful Meskers storefront there on Main Street, and enjoy a piece of history from 130 years ago. The Historical Society thanks these Mesker

building owners for their foresight in preserving this part of McNairy County History. Verna Webster McNairy County Historical Society

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Recent wet weather has held Tennessee’s wheat harvest such as this being combined in McNairy Co. to 53% compared to the five year average of 65%.

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It has been a challenging planting season for most McNairy County farmers. Excessive rain fall coupled with below normal temperatures have

significantly impacted planting progress and germination rates. McNairy and Hardin County farmer Brad Hunt stated “The heavy rains have been detrimental. I have replanted some soybean fields for the second time and have been forced into replanting corn into June.”

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Hunt’s experience is a common theme among the region’s producers. The excessive rainfall in early June was damaging to late May cotton, corn and soybean plantings. By the time many fields dried up in mid June producers with significantly low plant populations in their corn and cotton were forced to destroy those crops in favor of planting soybeans. Recent dry weather has allowed for several field work days. Farmers have been able to catch up on post-emergence spraying, replanting acreage as well as planting soybean fields for the first time. The drier weather has put hay production into full swing with some of the spring hay crop remaining to be harvested. The weather conditions have also been right for pests with many cattle producers reporting somewhat exSee PlaNtiNg, 5

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has exacerbated.” Investing in children, families and communities is a priority to ensure an equitable and expansive recovery. Several of the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s suggestions have already been enacted in the American Rescue Plan, and additional recommendations include: Congress should make the expansion of the child tax credit permanent. The child tax credit has long had

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pected seasonal issues with flies and insects. Across Tennessee weather conditions have varied with dry conditions in upper West Tn, wetter than normal conditions in southwest TN and more normal conditions moving further east across the state. According the National Agriculture Statistics Service Tennessee’s crops are rated mostly good. Cotton has the highest percentage rated only fair with corn ranking the most acreage deemed excellent. 97% of the state’s cotton crop is planted with

bipartisan support, so lawmakers should find common cause and ensure the largest oneyear drop ever in child poverty is not followed by a surge. State and local governments should prioritize the recovery of hard-hit communities of color. States should expand income support that helps families care for their children. Permanently extending unemployment insurance eligibility to contract, gig and other workers and expanding state tax

credits would benefit parents and children. States that have not done so should expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. The American Rescue Plan offers incentives to do so. States should strengthen public schools and pathways to postsecondary education and training. The 2021 Kids Count Data Book was made available on June 21 at www.aecf.org

over a fourth of the acreage squaring. Squaring is the period of growth in a cotton plant that culminates in a bud which is then followed by a bloom. Seed genetics have made tremendous gains in production potential under stressful conditions but it was once much desired to have one’s cotton blooming by the Fourth of July. 9% of corn has moved into the silking stage setting up the ear to receive pollen and to allow the fertilization process to begin. This is a critical stage of development for corn. The crop is very sensitive to any type of stress that

limits its ability to convert light energy into chemical energy for the plant’s development. The next several weeks of weather will be a pivotal time to determine if area crops successfully develop. The National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center suggests that McNairy County will fall into a near normal temperature and slightly above normal precipitation pattern. If those forecast models hold the area has the opportunity for a good growing season.

Trevor Mangrum: electronic Impact Jack Simpson Staff Writer

Local entrepreneur Trevor Mangrum is using his platform as a software designer and businessman to advocate for positive change amidst a turbulent world. “My club is called ‘Hack for Impact,’ and they design software solutions for nonprofit organizations. I’m a tech lead in the organization, so I’m just over one project,” Mangrum said. “I worked on one as a developer last semester called ‘Mindversity,’ a nonprofit organization that was trying to advocate for mental health and awareness for people of color. “This semester, I think we’ve got three projects: one group is working on a map for a food bank, so you can see the nearest food bank to you; another group is working on a volunteer system for an organization called ‘Keep Knoxville Beautiful,’ and they organize cleaning and keeping the community and environment healthy. “My group is doing the ‘MUSE’…a nonprofit organization that advocates for science

education in Knoxville,” Mangrum added. When asked if he has hit upon any important life lessons in his work, Mangrum responded: “A lot of good programming practice helps you prepare for uncertainty in the future. A lot of the things you would make in a website–your forms, things like that–it’s important to think about how to handle the errors of it first. A test-case based first approach is always a good way to combat uncertainty. “With roadblocks, if I really just can’t get something,” continued Mangrum, “I step away from it for a minute and try to think about something else; eventually, I’ll get to thinking about it and I’ll approach it in a different way, and I’ll try that, and if that doesn’t work, I’ll step away again, think about it again, then try yet another approach. If the problem can’t be solved with the tools I’m using, then I usually talk to the client about it and say, ‘The software tool you’re trying to use… isn’t working in the way that you’re wanting it to. Would you be open to switching it to something else?’”

As for his favorite project from the past year, Mangrum agreed that Mindversity takes the cake. “Mindversity was an up-and-coming organization when I found them. They really advocate for giving people of color a platform to talk about mental health and find resources,” explained Mangrum explained. “We configured the program so that any contributor can anonymously write a journal entry if you want to voice your opinion to the world on how you feel about a certain topic. “Their work with us is trying to make sure people don’t have to deal with their experiences alone…Right after we launched it, an article was posted about this thing called ‘impostor syndrome.’ It’s pretty big in the tech industry to have this. Essentially, it’s when you don’t feel like you have the skills to accomplish a task, regardless of whether you do or not.”

Man found dead from self-inflicted wound Janet Rail Publisher

A report of potential fireworks exploding in a Selmer business parking lot led the Selmer Police department to find a local man deceased from an apparent self-inflicted wound. After one officer contacted the department concerning loud fireworks or a gun shot in

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the area, another officer quickly deployed to the area and discovered no sign of fireworks exploding but a truck parked in the front of the business. Video surveillance shows the man pulling into the parking lot early Monday morning. Selmer police were on the scene and determined that the injury was self-inflicted. The man had left a note in

his vehicle. Investigators arrived on the scene and the coroner pronounced the death. Family has been notified of the incident. Anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts or going through a crisis can contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or the Crisis Text Line by texting “HELLO” to 741741.

John Vines Wright: A Participant to History, Part 6 John Talbott Contributor

In the last fifteen years of his life, John Vines Wright was a bona fide Washington celebrity. As one of the few surviving antebellum and Confederate Congressman after the turn of the 20th century, Wright was considered the dean of the Tennessee Colony in the District of Columbia. He was respected and often called upon lend his name to various causes. He was a popular figure for the giving of eulogies and even hawked patent medicines in newspapers all across the United States. When former Tennessee Governor and Senator Isham Harris passed away, he was called upon to eulogize the famed Confederate politician at the Ebbit House in the nation’s capital. Harris had been present at the death of Albert Sidney Johnston at the Battle of Shiloh. When the former Confederate First Lady and widow of President Jefferson Davis, Varina Davis died, Wright was called upon to deliver a eulogy for her as well at the Confederate Veterans’ Hall in Washington, D.C. Wright’s speaking abilities remained intact and he was regarded as the last of the great orators, often referred to as a “golden throated” speaker. When the Confederate monument to its dead was dedicated at Arlington National Cemetery and Confederate veterans were finally allowed to be buried in that hallowed ground, it was Wright who was called upon to make the principal speech for the occasion. Still Wright’s talent of speaking was not confined only to historical moments and eulogies, he was often called upon to implore his fellow Tennesseans and fellow Americans to lend their support to good causes. In 1901, Unicoi and Carter counties in East Tennessee suffered a great flood leaving more than 2,000 people destitute, homeless and without basic comforts. It was John Vines Wright who was called upon to appeal to the people of the Nation’s Capital to assist their fellow countrymen in East Tennessee. He did so without any apparent hesitation.

During this period, around the turn of the 20th century, Wright was also a popular face seen in hundreds of newspapers and publications across the country promoting something else, patent medicines. He was an early celebrity promoter of such things. He primarily endorsed the patent medicine, Peruna, as a cure for the medical condition, catarrh, which is somewhat akin to the common cold. Ironically, muckraker Samuel Hopkins Adams, a writer for Collier’s magazine, authored a series of articles alleging that Peruna and other similar patent medicines were frauds. That series of articles led to the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906. That same year, 1906, saw tragedy visit itself upon Wright and his closely knit family. Wright’s 35-year old son, John Vines Wright, Jr., had gone to Panama in 1905 to assist in the construction of the famed Panama Canal. While there, he became ill and

was hospitalized in Culebra, Panama, where he died July 13, 1906, far from home and family. His death was due to a “fever incident to that clime.” Wright’s work at the Department of Interior did not let up in his old age. Despite being celebrated as a living historical monument in such newspapers as The Washington Post, the Minneapolis Star Tribune, The Chattanooga News, The Nashville Tennessean, The Nashville Banner, and countless newspapers across the country, Wright kept up a prodigious body of legal work. Continuing to write hundreds of legal decisions per week at the Department, he remained in great demand in the legal community. Wright also remained close to his brother, former Confederate General Marcus J. Wright, and the two were often seen in one another’s company. Still time took its toll on the once energetic and ebullient Tennessee See Wright, 7

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Dare to Live Without Limits: The Components of Happiness Bryan Golden Contributor

What constitutes happiness is a very individual matter. However, there are several identifiable components that contribute to an overall feeling of happiness. In essence, happiness can be thought of as satisfaction with one’s life. Your degree of stress, frustration, and anger will fall as your happiness increases. Read through the following and consider the role they play in your happiness. Think of ways to maximize the positive effect of each factor. Self Your degree of satisfaction with yourself is the foundation of your happiness. It’s not uncommon for a person to be lacking in this area and not even realize it. When this component is deficient, you won’t be able to improve your feeling by compensating in other areas. When you are happy with yourself, other aspects will respond much more readily to your efforts. When you are right, your world feels good. When you are off, your life can feel as if you are attempting to build a structure on quicksand. Family Next to yourself, your family has the strongest influence. They are the people you may be closest to. Some of your strongest emotions, good or bad, can be tied to family. Feelings about family tend to be intense. There are far too many instances of bitter feuds lasting for

years. But when relationships are good, they are a source of immense joy. To be able to count on family is certainly invaluable. Friends Next to a supportive family, true friends are a genuine source of happiness. A true friend is one who likes you for who you are and is available in good times and bad. Realization that a friend isn’t the person you thought, is one of life’s greatest disappointments. If this happens, don’t feel deficient, the problem is not you. Career More time is spent on your job than any other single activity. So it’s no surprise that any dissatisfaction in this area spills over into your personal life. Conversely, a rewarding job enhances your overall happiness. If you spend an inordinate amount of time and effort career building, you risk undermining the other components. Physical Your physical condition influences your mood. It’s difficult to be happy if your body doesn’t feel right. Taking proper care of yourself enhances your overall health, reduces your susceptibility to illness, and boosts your overall quality of life. You don’t have to go overboard. Consistently paying attention to diet and exercise will make a world of difference. Recreation Engaging in activities just for fun and entertainment is extremely beneficial. It’s necessary to have fun often. Recreation is your opportuni-

ty to restore your energy level. Just like a battery, you will run out of power without recharging. This facet is much more significant than many people realize. Community Being part of a community is a tremendous source of joy and satisfaction. There are many groups you can participate in: town, religious, school, charitable, clubs, etc. Community involvement is an excellent method of giving. When you help others, your level of happiness rises. Finances Feeling financially secure certainly contributes to happiness. The amount of money required to feel secure can’t be defined. Ironically, many who feel insecure have greater assets than those who are very comfortable and happy. Financial security is more of an attitude than a bank balance. You can always find examples of people that are more content with less than you have. Happiness is not a destination; it’s a way of life. Although living a happy life requires effort and energy, it is a lot less effort and energy than you will expend being miserable. 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 consultant, motivational speaker, author, and adjunct professor. E-mail Bryan at bryan@ columnist.com or write him c/o this paper.  2021 Bryan Golden

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Ran into Herb Collins the other day down by the school. He volunteers there, from time to time, helping kids with their math homework, and trying to recruit future members of The Great World of Business. He loved business, back in the days when he lived in the city and

ran the pawn shop. For years now, ever since he hung up his jeweler’s loupe, he’s told us that there was an excitement to making the right deal. “It has to be right for the customer and for me, or it isn’t right at all,” Herb always says. “You can do that and make several people happy and earn a living. There’s no need to take unfair advantage of someone just to earn a living.”

Our little town is a bit tame after city life, but it’s Herb’s wife’s home town and she wanted to come back here to live after he retired. So Herb turned to helping kids understand how wonderful business can be. He’s advised kids on the most effective way of delivering newspapers on their bicycles, he’s suggested advertising gimmicks for kids with summer lemonade stands, and he’s helped

several boys market their skills with a lawn mower. You can take the man out of the business, I guess, but it’s hard to take the business out of the man. So after the shaking hands and the how-areyous, we talked about kids and business, and

the new crop of youngsters coming up this year. I couldn’t help thinking ol’ Herb might jump at the chance to dive back in the world of commerce again, but he disabused me of that right away. “All through with that,” he said, shaking

his head. “I was a successful businessman and now I’m successfully retired.” Successfully retired? “That’s right,” he grinned. “I have a wife and a television set, and they both work.”

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personal stories and media coverage about suicide has influence. For someone already considering suicide, it’s possible to change their thoughts into action by exposing one to detailed suicide-related content, including graphic depictions of the methods used. There are many examples in the media where one story may lead another to use the same method to end their life. Navigating these stories are challenging, and guidelines exist for a reason. We are grateful for guidelines to steer our reporters in the right direction. Our mission is to promote and advance McNairy County, to educate and inform our citizens and protect the people’s right to know, as well as the interest of our readers and advertisers. We prefer to tell the good news. Many say there is little to tell in McNairy County, but we bed to differ. Just look at our Discover McNairy series, historical articles depicting the interesting lives of leaders past and present. We have a rich heritage to celebrate and much more to come. Realizing that not all news is positive, however, we write to inform you of what you ought to know. And even though we have a great police presence in our community and you don’t see the story in the newspaper, understand the circumstance.

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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

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WRIGHT

FROM PAGE 5 politician and in 1908, while still working long hours and nearing his 80th birthday, Wright finally gave way to time. He was stricken with apoplexy, by today’s modern medical language, a stroke, on May 16, 1908. Finally unable to do the great things he felt called upon to do in his past life, he was confined to his bed. On June 12, 1908, his brother, Marcus, was standing by his bed. Ac-

PAGE 7 ❖ INDEPENDENT APPEAL cording to newspaper was front page or near accounts of the mo- front page news in such ment, Wright, no lon- famous newspapers as ger able to speak, put the Washington Post, his hand on his chest to the New York Times, the indicate his heart and Boston Globe and the then pressed the same L.A. Times, just to name hand to his brother’s a few. The Associated chest, and signaled his Press spread the news love for his brother by across the country. Havusing the Native Ameri- ing visited Selmer, Tencan sign language he’d nessee only the year learned decades before. before to reminisce Shortly after this touch- about olden times, his ing scene, John Vines time had finally passed Wright passed into his- and with him passed tory. His death was cov- an America that would ered by more than 200 never be again. newspapers across the nation. His obituary

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Students grow plants in cups as part of a class experiment.

Selmer S.T.E.M. Jack Simpson Staff Writer

A handful of brilliant educators are leading Selmer Middle School into a S.T.E.M. renaissance. S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) programming aims to expose students to the multiple, varied applications of the “scientific method,” an organizing set of principles and steps by which scientists engage in observation, experimentation and data collection. Whether her classes are collecting soil samples, plating flowers, or dissecting cow eyeballs and sheep brains, Selmer Middle School Science teacher Kari Hughes stands firm in the conviction that the most challeng-

ing work will yield the greatest rewards for her students. She summarizes her class mission as the following: “Keep open minds, see possibilities, see compromise and be able to find solutions that work.” The ability to think critically and ask nuanced questions assures a lifetime of success in any field. Hughes believes that grappling with difficult questions will teach her students the open-minded resilience necessary for navigating competitive professional landscapes in the future. “They’re not comfortable with it at first,” admits Hughes, “but the more we do it, they get more and more comfortable with

it. They start trusting themselves and being okay with the fact that, oftentimes, there is no right or wrong answer.” New projects are appearing all the time: during the year, students can work in a greenhouse behind the library; summer “S.T.E.M. Boxes” give students the opportunity to hone their skills during the break; and there are plans to set up a coy pond at the back of school. “There’s so much out there. We’re just trying to open their eyes a little bit and see what kind of possibilities they have, and also to help them understand that…there are so many things you can use S.T.E.M with. With the Learner’s Will, creativity and having an artistic eye is huge.”

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People came out and enjoyed local produce and homemade items at the season opening of the Selmer Farmers Market

Selmer Farmers Market open Bryan Huff Assistant Editor

The Selmer Farmers Market kicked off the season on June 18. Growers from around the county with all sorts of fruits and vegetables showed up to sell. Selmer peaches are available this year. The

Jesus Cares secures grant for homeless assistance Janet Rail Publisher

Jesus Çares of McNairy County secures a grant to assist the homeless. The grant of $400,000 was secured in partnership with Tennessee Homeless Solutions and the Tennessee Housing Development Agency to help the homeless or people at risk of becoming homeless in five counties including McNairy, Hardin, Chester, Decatur and Hardeman. As a response to coronovirus, this grant is designed to place persons in housing to help prevent the spread of the virus among individuals and families who are homeless. Leslie Thrasher, executive director of Jesus Çares applied for the funds by conducting a county-wide survey with eight volunteers who traveled every county road to seek out needs of potential homeless persons in the area. Upon completion of the survey, over 300 sites including tents, trailers, barns, unoccupied structures and sheds were identified as potentially used by homeless persons seeking shelter in our county.

“The process is a point and time count method in which the volunteers identified 300 possible homeless structures which fit into a continnum of care for the grant,” said Thrasher. The grant is part of the Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG) to address the growing issue of homelessness as part of the Çoronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (ÇÅRES Act). “First and foremost, Thrasher wants to educate teachers, churches, organizations like the Carl Perkins Center and others to help identify persons this grant can serve. I hope to have many liasons in the community to refer persons at risk so we can assess an applicant’s participation in and coordination of the assistance,” Thrasher said. To qualify one must need funding to prevent homelessness or prove that they are currently homeless which can be living in a tent, vehicle or abandoned structure, for example. “Last week we processed twenty cases that met the criteria from the various counties.” Jesus Cares has three case workers to help clients through the pro-

weather had devastated harvests from the previous two seasons. Eggplant, squash, cucumbers as well as homemade items like jams and pickles were readily available. Stan Warren was also on hand selling his handmade fishing lures

that are perfect for the enthusiast and the collector alike. The town of Selmer along with Selmer Parks and Recreation will be serving meals at the market on Fridays from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Plates cost $5 each and include a drink.

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Lee University was ranked #2 at the time our story “Former Bobcat to pitch in NCAA playoffs” took place. They went on to win their first ever NNCAA Regional and were only one game away from the World Series before being eliminated by the number one team in the country West Florida. They had an unfortunate draw in the regional.

SUBOXONE FOR OPIOID ADDICTION WE ACCEPT TENNCARE gram with a main focus on prevention, rapid rehousing and housing stability. Each case is different and there is an intake process to determine if one is qualified. The first step is to call the West Tennessee Homeless Hotline 1-866-307-5469 to determine if one qualifies as homeless based on the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) definition of homeless. If you lack a fixed, regular, adequate nighttime residence or will imminently lose their primary residence, is an unaccompanied youth under 25 years of age, or families with children or youth without permanent housing 60 days preceding the date of application or is fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, sexual assault or other life threatening conditions related to violence, you

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may qualify. Funds to cover emergency shelter are available including mitigating the impacts caused by coronavirus. Governor Bill Lee designated the Tennessee Housing Development Agency to administer these funds on behalf of the state. Funds must be used by August 2022 and are available now for qualified persons. Jesus Cares is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that currently serves McNairy County and owns two thrift shops in Selmer and Adamsville. For more information jesuscaresmcnairy.org.

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OBITUARIES

Katherine Deloyce Thacker Griffin

Robert J. Puckett

Christopher George Moditz

April 20, 1928 - June 17, 2021

April 24, 1944 - June 16, 2021

July 18, 1985 - June 14, 2021

rs. Katherine Deloyce Thacker Griffin, 93, of Murray, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at her home. Mrs. Thacker was born on April 20, 1928 in Swift, Tenn. to the late Chester and Marguerite Gibson Thacker. Katherine had a love for art. She enjoyed painting portraits and landscapes as well as making jewelry. She was a founding member of Savannah Art Guild in Savannah, Tenn. and attended Glendale Road Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Miner Griffin, Jr.; two brothers, Ralph Robinson Thacker, Frank Gibson Thacker; a sister, Mary Emma Heddy and a son in law, Terry, “T.J.” Mullins. Those left to cherish many wonderful memories include a daughter, Pat Mullins of Murray; a brother, William “Bill” Keaton Thacker (Jo) of Georgia; one grandchild, Dale Mullins (Shauna) of Murray; one great grandson, Alan Mullins of Murray; two nieces, Cindy Thacker, Maxine Love and one nephew, Ralph Thacker. The funeral service for Mrs. Katherine Griffin is set for 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 20, 2021, at the Heritage Chapel of Imes Funeral Home, 1804 Highway 121 Bypass North, Murray with Steven Hunter officiating. Burial will follow at Savannah Cemetery in Savannah, Tenn. with Barry Binion officiating. Her family welcomed visitors from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 19, 2021, and from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 20, 2021, at the Heritage Chapel. Please join family and friends in honoring the life of Mrs. Katherine Deloyce by visiting www.imesfh.com and posting your tributes and memories. The Heritage Chapel of Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with caring for the family of Mrs. Katherine Griffin.

obert J. Puckett was born April 24, 1944, in McNairy County, Tenn. The son of the late Claude Lelon and Nola Myrtle Wilson Puckett. Mr. Puckett worked most of his life in the sawmill business, driving a log truck or in the mill. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. Mr. Puckett departed this life on June 16, 2021, in Jackson, Tennessee, at the age of 77 Years, 1 Month, 23 Days. He is survived by a daughter, Debbie Michael and husband Tim of Pace, Fla.; a sister, Linda Keele of Finger, Tenn.; eleven grandchildren, Corey Mahon of Orlando, Fla., Casey Miller of Pace, Fla., Makayla Michael of Pace, Fla., Melani and Kristi Finchum both of Bethel Springs, Tenn., Elizabeth Davidson of Cairo, Miss., Patrick Walden of St. Louis, Mont., Ashley Smith of Baldwyn, Miss., Shane Steele of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Justin Givens of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Renee Harris of Lewiston, Ind.; and a host of extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Puckett was preceded in death by a son, Bobby Puckett; three brothers, Jimmy, Jerry, and Daniel Puckett. Services were held on June 19, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Aaron Moss officiating. Burial will follow in the Bethesda Cemetery at Selmer, Tennessee.

Mary Faye Miller Bishop April 30, 1973 - June 16, 2021

Bear Chambers September 20, 1928 - June 14, 2021

ear Chambers was born September 20, 1928, in Adamsville, Tenn. the son of the late James Carl Chambers and Mary Lou Evans Chambers. He was united in marriage to Nell Jones on July 25, 1953, Mrs. Chambers preceded him in death on November 2, 1990. Mr. Chambers owned and operated Chambers Grocery Store in the Gilchrist Community. He served in the United States Army. He enjoyed fishing, coon hunting, camping, farming, and sitting on his back porch. Mr. Chambers departed this life on June 14, 2021, in Corinth, Mississippi at the age of 92 Years, 8 Months, 25 Days. He is survived by three grandchildren: Dexter Chambers and wife Carrie of Gallatin, Tenn., Mahlon Hellman and husband Mark of Hendersonville, Tenn., Dustin Chambers of Salt Lake City, Utah; three great grandchildren: Denton Bear Chambers of Gallatin, Tenn., Marlee Lynn Hellman of Hendersonville, Tenn., Manning Lake Hellman of Hendersonville, Tenn.; a sister, Jo Ann Hughes of Michie, Tenn.; a daughter-in-law, Sheryl Chambers; and a special friend, Nancy Wade. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Chambers was preceded in death by a son, Jeff Chambers; three brothers: James Robert (J.R.) Chambers, Warren G. Chambers, Abb Chambers; four sisters: Willa Mae Thomas, Alene Pettigrew, Audrey Dowty, Mildred Wigginton. Services were held on June 18, 2021, at 12 p.m. at Mount Sharon Church in Adamsville, Tennessee, Jai Templeton, Marty Pettigrew and Rickey Mitchell officiated. Burial followed in the Gilchrist Cemetery at Adamsville, Tennessee. www.shackelfordfuneraldirectors.com

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stel Ray Mills passed to his Eternal Home very early Sunday morning, March 7, 2021. Estel was born in Michie, Tennessee on December 12, 1931. He was married for 61 years to MaryRuth Holt Mills, until her death in June 2017. Together they were blessed with a large family and served 40 years as educators in McNairy, Hardeman and Hardin Counties and more, until their retirement to their fruit and tree farm near Michie in 1991. A small family memorial with burial at Pebble Hill was held in March due to COVID. On Sunday, June 27, 2021, all family and friends and the community are invited to attend a Celebration of Life Drop-In reception in memory of Estel and MaryRuth at the Selmer Civic Center Gymnasium from 1:00-4:00 p.m..

ary Faye Bishop departed this life on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at the age of 84 years, 1 month, and 17 days. She was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on April 30, 1937, the daughter of the late Leland Robert Miller and Mary Younger Harris. Mary retired from Garan Manufacturing. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially flowers and gardening. Mary is survived by her children, Jerry Neal Hill of the Old Union community in Crump, Tenn., Susan R. Burks and her husband Johnny of Adamsville, Tenn., Ronnie Lynn Hill of Enville, Tenn., and Lonnie Dewayne Bishop and his wife Theresa of Milledgeville, Tenn.; brothers, Tony Harris of Ramer, Tenn., and Max Ray Harris and his wife Brenda of Savannah, Tenn.; nine grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by a son, Eddie Paul Hill, one sister, and one brother. Services were held on June 18, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Adamsville in Adamsville, Tennessee, with Gene Hanna officiating. Burial will follow in the Crump Cemetery at Crump, Tennessee.

Marjorie Wilder Moore March 24, 1929 - June 19, 2021

arjorie Wilder Moore, 92, of Bartlett, Tennessee died June 19, 2021, at Methodist Hospital Germantown after a short illness. She was born in Sanborn, Florida, on March 24, 1929, to Thomas Hezekiah and Callie Louisa Spear Wilder. She was the youngest of seven brothers and five sisters. On July 12, 1945, she married the love of her life, Haven Nathan Moore, in Corinth, Mississippi. After the war, she and Haven lived in Selmer before settling in Memphis. She went to work for what was then First National Bank, now First Horizon, as a file clerk eventually becoming a Vice President. After 33 years at the bank, she retired to be with her husband at their Lakeland home. Today she is in heaven to hear her husband again sing “You are my Sunshine” to her and her Papa sing “I’ll Meet You in the Morning.” She is survived by her daughter Joyce Anne Moore Griffin and her husband, Dan; and her son Gary Wayne Moore and his wife, Lorrie; four grandchildren Wendy Anderson, Andy Griffin and his wife, Monica, Nathan Griffin and his wife, Amy, and Melodie Moore; one sister, Myra Parsons of Nashville and seven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memoriam contributions may be made to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis. Services were held on June 21, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer in Selmer, Tennessee, with Eric Jones officiating. Burial in the Mt. Gilead Cemetery at Bethel Springs, Tennessee.

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hristopher George Moditz July 18th 1985 – June 14th 2021 He is survived by his parents Karen and Pete of Selmer TN, sister Clarissa Moditz of Scotland, Grandfather George Moditz of New Jersey and a multitude of cousins, aunts, and uncles, all scattered around America. He is preceded in death by grandparents Myrtle ‘Muff’ Kelly, J. Kenneth ‘Dosey’ Kelly, and Phyllis Moditz. Chris had a fantastic childhood spent running buck-wild in the woods with his sister, who constantly plagued at his heels. He was goodnatured, even as a child, and remarkably patient of said sister, who often allowed him to take the blame for petty household crimes she herself had committed. Chris spent a few years in the rough-and-tumble sport of American football, playing defense as number 73. But despite being on the team, Chris remained his own person: the kind of person who seemed able to cross the boundaries of any stereotypical school group— football, band, nerds, geeks, punks. He was friends with all, always ready for a laugh with those around him, and always look out for his friends and do anything for them. Outside of football, Chris’ hobbies included owning (and often wrecking) automobiles that had been kitted up to sound as loud as humanly possible. During his high school years he is believed to have gently remodeled at least five different cars, including a white Supra, a red Supra, a ’74 Volkswagen Beetle, a Mitsubishi Eclipse, and a Chevy Blazer. Chris went on to try his hand at many jobs in adulthood, giving his characteristic good nature to all: whether it was roofing, working in the steel industry, plumbing, or operating and training others on forklifts, he was the kind of reliable employee a workplace could depend on. When not at work, he enjoyed nothing more than the simple things: hanging out with friends, the occasional addictive game on his phone, an annual mosey down the river with his pals, and the ever-present thought of becoming a motorcycle owner once more (the hey-day of his motorcycle years clearly never left him: surprisingly, this was also the one thing he never wrecked!). He enjoyed talking of the old times and of the times and plans he might one day make. Though Chris has gone, his infectious laugh and smile, and the impact he made on all our lives will not be forgotten. Your friends and your family all miss you, Christopher George. Services were held on June 22, 2021, at 4:00 PM at First United Methodist Church in Selmer, Tennessee.

Charles R. Smith March 6, 1942 - June 13, 2021

harles R. Smith was born March 6, 1942, in Alcorn County, Miss. The son of the late Warner R. and Christine Moss Smith. Mr. Smith worked for several years as a mechanic in Memphis. He also worked as a security guard with Maxx Guard. He was an avid coin collector, enjoyed flea markets and listening to music. Mr. Smith departed this life on June 13, 2021, in Stantonville, Tennessee at the age of 79 Years, 3 Months, 7 Days. He is survived by a brother, Jimmy Smith of Adamsville, Tenn.; niece, Rhonda Cook of Michie, Tenn.; great nieces and nephews, Robert Cook of Michie, Tenn., Carol Jordan of Selmer, Tenn., John, Angel, Mary Ann, Jesse, April and Tammy Cook all of Michie, Tenn.; special friend, Linda Smith of Stantonville, Tenn.; special grandson, Justin Jones of Michie, Tenn.; and a host of friends. Services were held on June 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at Emmanuel Tabernacle Holiness Church in Stantonville, Tennessee, with Earl Day officiating. Burial followed in the Center Hill Cemetery at Counce, Tenn.

Card of Thanks Family of Ouidamai Landreth Lott The family of Ouidamai Landreth Lott thanks all of the friends and relatives who expressed sympathy, showed kindness, sent messages, or visited with us during the celebration of life of our loved one. We offer special thanks to Aaron and Daphne Inman, Shackelford Funeral Home, and the Yalobusha Nursing Home in Water Valley, Mississippi.

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Events and Happenings

Butler Family Reunion June 26 Butler Family Reunion at the Ramer Civic Center June 26, 2021 starts at 11 a.m. til 5 p.m. For more info, contact Rae at 901-361-7221 or Jacque at 901-828-4696 Pot Luck - Bring a dish and your family stories 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. McNairy Democrat Party June 29 McNairy Democrat Party will meet June 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the headquarters in Selmer. Would love new people and new ideas. Everyone is welcomed. Vacation Bible School July 5-9 Everyone is welcomed to Rocky Railway VBS at Center Ridge Presby-

terian 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 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.”

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 2021

Prime Time Bluegil Stan Warren Contributor

No, they’re not on the beds but things can get wild for a week or two at this time of year. Witness one “hatch” which is really an emergence of mayflies and you’ll know what I mean. When the beautiful, plentiful, and apparently tasty (if you’re a fish) bugs come out in numbers that almost equal clouds, just about every fish in the lake shows up. Many of us take out the dusty fly rod with line so stiff it resembles a spool of wire due to disuse, then try to find that little box of popping bugs that we put somewhere we couldn’t lose them. For safety’s sake, find a way to stretch at least the first 30 or so feet of line since those annoying curlicues could wind up putting a hook in your ear. If you want to catch more and bigger bluegill with the long rod, leave the topwaters at home and go deeper. A lot of that attractive splashing we dearly love to see is mostly teenagers dancing on the roof - the portly grownups are downstairs at the banquet table. A wet fly will usually take more and bigger panfish since that’s where they spend most of their

time dining anyway. No fly shop handy? No problem since you can take part of a brown or yellowish chicken feather or a snippet of hair from your kid’s dog and combine it with a cricket hook or any light #6 or smaller hook for a start. Next, sneak a spool of thread from your wife’s or mother’s sewing kit. Tie the material near the eye of the hook, then again just above the bend and you’ll wind up with something that looks like a slightly skinny, ugly bean with a tail. All that matters is that it sinks. If you want it to go down faster, dig out that old extension cord that needs to go in the trash, harvest a strand or two of wire and wrap the hook shank before tying. Pretty doesn’t count so just relax and do it. Wet thoroughly before casting and watch for a twitch on the line which indicates a strike. You might decide to make up a few spares when cold, nasty winter weather chases you indoors since it’s hard to be bored when playing with something that has a point on it. Not a fly fishing sort? You can cheat a bit and lay in a supply of small Roostertail spinners, color 042 I think. Anyhow the folks at Yakima Bait Company call it

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Grasshopper pattern. I have no idea why the brownish-yellow lure with the gold blade drives the ‘gills nuts but they do. If you have to buy from the company’s website, specify the

single-hook version, especially if you could bump into a bass. You’ll want the bigger “bite” of the single job. You can thank me later. Hope to see you on the water.

70th Anniversary

The children of Robert Earl and Joyce Marie (Whitaker) Brown are happy to announce their parents’ 70th wedding anniversary. Robert and Joyce were married on June 30, 1951 in the home of Brother D.L. Hill of Corinth, Miss. Throughout this 70 years they have been blessed with five children. Billy (Denise), Debra Haggard (Roy), Belinda Shelton (Avon), Brian (Laura) and Tim (Tina), eleven grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. Robert and Joyce were self employed, serving the area for more than 24 years through their business, Selmer Decorative Center. Prior to this, Robert was and electrician and Joyce was a valued employee with Sears.

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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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Public Notice 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 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

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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 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. LOGS Legal Group LLP Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 Phone (704) 333-8107 Fax (704) 333-8156

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS As Required by TCA 30-2-306 Case Number P-1699 Estate of Estell Ray Mills, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on June 10, 2021 Letters Testamentary ( or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Estell Ray Mills, Who died March 7, 2021, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk & Master of McNairy County Tennessee. All Persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, aginst the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the frist publication (or posting) as dicribed in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death Donna Hasty Executor, Administrator, Personal Representative Van D. McMahan Attorney Kim Boals Cleark & Master

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Grill up hot dogs with the works Backyard barbecues simply would not be the same without hot dogs. While many people may not eat hot dogs during much of the year, come summertime when the grills are fired up, hot dogs take center stage. Hot dogs make great additions to backyard barbecues because they can be tinkered with to provide a host of different flavors. Those who really want their hot dogs to pack a flavorful punch can try the following recipe for “Hot Dogs Stuffed with the Works” from Andrew Schloss and David Joachim’s “Mastering the Grill” (Chronicle Books). Hot Dogs Stuffed with the Works Makes 6 servings 2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 cup refrigerated sauerkraut, drained, rinsed and coarsely chopped 4 large hot dogs, such as knockwurst 1⁄2 ounce cheddar cheese, cut into 4 small sticks 4 slices bacon Oil for coating grill screen

4 long hot dog buns or small sub rolls, split The Grill Gas: Direct heat, medium high (425 F to 450 F); Clean, oiled grate

with oil. Wait a minute or two, until the surface is hot. Grill the hot dogs until the bacon is cooked through and the hot dogs are browned on all sides, about 2 minutes per side.

5. To toast the buns, put them cut-sides down directly over the fire for the last minute of cooking. Serve the hot dogs on the buns.

Charcoal: Direct heat, light ash; 12-by-12-inch charcoal bed (about 3 dozen coals); Clean, oiled grate on lowest setting Wood: Direct heat, light ash; 12-by-12-inch bed, 3 to 4 inches deep; Clean, oiled grate set 2 inches above the fire 1. Heat the grill as directed. 2. Mix the mustard, ketchup and sauerkraut in a small bowl. 3. Slit the hot dogs lengthwise, forming a deep pocket end to end in each one. Fill the pockets halfway with the sauerkraut mixture. Put a stick of cheese in the center of each and top with the remaining sauerkraut mixture. Wrap a bacon slice around each hot dog to hold it together, and secure the ends of each bacon strip with wooden toothpicks. 4. Put the grill screen on the grill and coat it

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Martha Lynn Holt Martha Lynn Kiser Holt’s story starts in downtown Selmer. She was born at Dr. Bud’s little medical office on October 29, 1956 to L.D. and Irene Miller Kiser. Growing up, Momma was surrounded with good old time music. Her mother knew many of the old gospel and country tunes, and Momma learned m a n y songs

of fiddle music from him,

from her. Her father was a musician, but as the story goes, his mandolin hung up in the closet so long that the string that was holding it finally broke. However, Grandpa’s involvement in music changed when Momma started showing an interest. Her mom and dad showed her chords on the guitar, and in her early teens soon developed a love for playing music. Her early influences from professional bands were Flatt and Scruggs and the Lewis Family. Momma graduated from McNairy Central High School in 1974 and then graduated from Freed Hardeman College with an education degree. Soon, Momma started picking up and learning to play other instruments. She first started learning the fiddle from William Kiddy, her mom’s cousin. Mr. Kiddy was married to one of her dad’s cousins, and they had pickings together from time to time. After learning the basics

Momma then learned a great deal from Pappy Whitten. Momma and Grandpa became members of the “Chickasaw Ramblers.” It was as a member of this group that Momma met her future husband, Danny Ray Holt. Soon Grandpa, Daddy, and Momma were all members of the “Chickasaw Ramblers,” with Grandpa on guitar, Daddy on electric bass or guitar, and Momma on banjo or guitar. Before Daddy and Momma were married, they and Grandpa left the group and formed “The Kiser Family.” However, when my parents were married in November of 1983, they officially became “The Holt Family,” and from 1983 to 2016, Daddy and Momma sang and picked at churches, benefits, festivals, and family gatherings. They were a

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team, and they played and loved b luegrass-go spel music, old time fiddle tunes, and bluegrass songs, too. Daddy and Momma had their first child, Melody, in 1987, and then, I came along in 1989. As early as we wanted to, they let us on stage with them. In the mid1990s, my parents started a monthly singing on the third Friday night of each month at their home church, Abrams Chapel, in eastern Hardin County, and this singing continues today. Although Daddy and Momma had different people come and go through “The Holt Family” over time, they, my sister, and I were the main stays

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throughout many years of playing music. We had a lot of fun playing together. Though D a d d y p a s s e d away in 2 0 1 6 , Momma has kept p i c k ing and singing with my sister and me as “The Holt Family.” Throughout all the years of music, she also taught school in both McNairy and Hardin Counties. She started in January 1977 and continued until December 2018 as a public school t e a c h er. Probably one of the

sons. Some of the students went on to become great musicians, while others have dropped the music as they grew up, but the common theme that a person will hear when talking to former music students is that they loved Momma, and she taught them how to love music. As her son, I have seen this first hand. Even though Momma taught a lot of kids music, she always made time to teach my sister and me, and s h e

When asked to comment on the significance of Momma’s induction, AiM’s Cultural Heritage Chair, Shawn Pitts, said, “Martha Holt is as gifted as any musician ever admitted to the Hall of Fame, but her i n duct i o n marks the first time a woman has been honored primarily as a traditional instrumentalist.

most enduring legacies of Momma is how many students she taught to love music. She taught at Michie Elementary, Selmer Elementary, Hardin County High School, Whites Elementary (where she spent most of her teaching years), and Northside Elementary. Throughout most of these stops, Momma had her guitar close by. Although she never taught music “officially” through the school system, she definitely taught music. Honestly, I have no idea how many students have taken guitar, fiddle, banjo, and mandolin lessons from her. Even when she was Principal at Whites Elementary for 11 years, she made time to teach music, lead programs, and provide after school music and clogging les-

would make it fun and practice with us as long as we wanted to. While we have spent many wonderful times playing together as a family, this would not have been possible without her patient teaching. My sister, Melody, has gone on to follow in Mom’s footsteps, and she is the Creative Dramatics teacher at East Hardin Elementary in Savannah where she teaches music and art. Today, Momma still loves the old tunes, and she is one of few left with a connection to the legacy of the old style of music in McNairy County. Although Momma is probably known for being an old time fiddle player, she can also play the banjo, guitar (lead or rhythm), autoharp, mandolin, bass, harmonica, dulcim e r, a n d piano.

That’s significant in and of itself, but when you consider that Martha developed her earliest musical interests in the Kiser home, and honed her considerable skills with local masters such as Ernest Whitten, you begin to realize that integrating music into her teaching was much more than organizing school music programs and teaching a few after-school lessons. Martha represents an unbroken link to the depths of our region’s cultural heritage, and her impact on the preservation of McNairy County’s music traditions can not be overestimated.” I’m thankful to still have Momma, and I’m thankful she can still play her music.