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ADAMSVILLE BURNS Early Tuesday fire devastates much of downtown

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An early morning fire destroyed several businesses in downtown Adamsville last Tuesday. The fire engulfed the Saw Meal restaurant and coffee shop, the Dance Academy and the Tanning Alley. By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

Flames engulfed the Saw Meal restaurant in Adamsville last night. The fire, which broke out just before 11 p.m., was battled for three hours by firemen from Adamsville, Selmer, Hardin County, Savannah, Crump and Lawton, according to Selmer Fire Chief Anthony Carr, who was on the scene. The restaurant, its large dining room, the Dance Academy, Tanning Alley and the Saw Meal Coffee Shop were totally destroyed, Carr said. Carr said that it was his understanding that the case would be turned over to the state fire marshall’s office for further investigation. Forty firefighters from Hardin County from units 2, 6 and 12 were on the scene until 6:30 a.m., according to the department’s Facebook page. Firefighters were cleaning out debris and still extinguishing small

flames at 6 a.m., according to on the scene Independent Appeal reports. The Rehab Unit was also on the scene. The restaurant was opened three years ago. The building is owned by Sammy and Sherry Kiser, who ran the business for the first two years. Michelle Geiger, sister of Sherry, has run the business for the past year. Adamsville Mayor David Leckner said in a statement, “Last night was a dreadful night for Adamsville; one that we will not forget anytime soon. On what should have been a quiet, snow filled evening myself along with several members of our community witnessed our vibrant downtown engulfed in flames. As I stood in the middle of Main Street in shock of what was taking place, I witnessed brave men and women of the local fire departments in action. Through late night and into the morning hours these volunteers worked together to prevent the total loss of our downtown area. They

safely battled the blaze, and all were able to go home to their families in the end. On behalf of the city of Adamsville and the downtown association I would like to extend our sincerest gratitude for their hard work and efforts. In the end we must remember buildings can be rebuilt, lives cannot. God bless the brave men and women who volunteer to keep us safe from harm; below is a list of those we are thankful for: Adamsville Fire Dept., Selmer Fire Dept., Lawton Fire Dept., Leapwood Fire Dept., Crump Fire Dept., Savannah Fire Dept., Hardin Co. Fire Dept., McNairy Co. Sheriff’s Dept., Hardin Co. Sheriff’s Dept.” Attempts to contact Adamsville Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Terry Thrasher were unsuccessful. As of press time, the Saw Meal continued to smolder, rekindling several times throughout the day last Tuesday.

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Unemployment Rate in McNairy County (NSA; monthly)

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County unemployment rate hits 3 year low By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

The unemployment rate in McNairy fell into single digits for the first time in three years, according to non-seasonally adjusted figures from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. It was down a full percentage point from a month ago, to 9.9 percent. It has fallen two percentage points over the past year. The labor force decreased by 20 people to 10,870 over the past month as did the number of unemployed by 120 to 1,070. The number of people employed rose by 100 to 9,800. “I’m very appreciative of it. It will be good for our people,” McNairy County Mayor Wilburn Gene Ashe. McNairy Regional Alliance Executive Director Ted Moore was more somber. Looking at numbers from the past few months, Moore attributed much of the decline over this period to people dropping out of the labor force. Moore said that a couple of places

were hiring, but not enough to account for account for a 1 percent drop in unemployment. He said that the MRA had responded to two or three inquiries but this was done under project names only, so he did not know the company names or even the type of industry. In the coming months, 10 or 12 jobs will be lost when Midwest Woodworking in Selmer closes and the MRA is trying to recruit another industry to occupy the building. Connector Casting in Selmer has been hiring some, and Langley Wire in Adamsville is considering hiring some people through the Career Center. At 8.8 percent, Chester County had the lowest unemployment rate of surrounding counties. Hardin County’s rate was the same as McNairy County. At 12.4 percent, Hardeman County had the highest rate in the area. Alcorn County’s rate of 12 percent was nearly as high. Figures from Alcorn County come from the Mississippi Department of Employment Security. The unemployment rate went

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down in 92 of the state’s 95 counties, stayed the same in two counties and increased in only one county. At 5.8 percent, Lincoln County had the state’s lowest unemployment rate, followed by Williamson County at 6.3 percent. This represented a 0.4 percentage point decline in Lincoln County and a 0.8 percentage decline for Williamson County. Of the state’s four major metropolitan counties, Knox County had the lowest unemployment rate at 6.7 percent, followed by Hamilton County (Chattanooga) and Davidson County (Nashville) at 7.8 percent. With an unemployment rate of 10.1 percent, Shelby County (Memphis) had the highest unemployment rate of the big counties. Over the past month, unemployment declined a full percentage point in Knox County, 0.9 percentage points in Davidson County, 0.8 percentage points in Hamilton County and 0.7 percentage points in Shelby County.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2011

Selmer fires strike on consecutive days

By Jeff Whitten and Janet Rail

crew working on the restoration of the building scheduled to open in early January. Drs. Carey Frix and Nicole Jennings, of Henderson, Tenn. currently own the building and had their construction crew working on their fourth FrixJennings Clinics and their third Besso’s, a coffee shop. The couple currently has offices in Henderson, Bolivar and Memphis, Tenn. with their fourth office soon to open in Selmer. Tim Holder, of the construction crew said they were using an old gas heater while working on the building. “The vent pipe separated from the gas heater and started the fire,” said Holder. “You could see flames up in the flue between the

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Fire destroyed a residence on 515 Florence Ave. in Selmer last Monday. The Selmer Fire Department responded to the two-story residence, which suffered water and smoke damage, according to Selmer Fire Chief Anthony Carr. The fire is still under investigation.

Fire erupts Downtown The Selmer Fire Department responded to a fire at 124 W. Court Avenue in Selmer at approximately 9:50 a.m. last Tuesday. The building located on the corner of West Court Avenue and South Second Street had a construction

rafters,” said Monte Crosnoe of the construction crew. “We were just trying to utilize the old gas heater to keep the building warm until we could install a new system. This is just a minor setback and we will get back on track to open on schedule,” said Todd Henderson, Head of Operations Frix-Jennings Clinic. A spokesperson, Frankie Gilchrist, of the Selmer Fire Department, stated that the old gas heater ventilation pipe was loose and apparently caught insulation on fire. The majority of the damage was caused by smoke and water but the fire was contained and the construction crew started to repair damage immediately.

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Fires struck Selmer last Monday and Tuesday on Florence Avenue and on West Court Avenue destroying one residence and damaging one business.

Shoppers, retailers turn Thanksgiving into Black Thursday By Christen Coulon Editor

Black Friday, the Friday following Thanksgiving, is considered the busiest shopping day of the year. The descriptor “Black” refers to the date retailers can expect to finally show profits for their year’s work. This year, a concerted effort by retailers to squeeze an extra day of shopping out of this busy weekend had shoppers lined up a day early making Thanksgiving Black Thursday. At the Selmer Walmart, the parking lot was overflowing and shoppers filled the store looking for deals last Thursday night. “It was bad,” said Tammy Kelley, a Walmart shopper from Bethel Springs. “There were some arguments. (Shoppers) were pushing and some were picking up toys when they weren’t supposed to, but most of the people there remained calm.” Kelly said that she avoided most of the areas where the biggest sales were happening such as the sheets, bath towels, and televisions because there were so many people she could not get in. She said that while the experience was somewhat hectic, it was fun and said that she would probably be back next year for the sale. Violence was reported nationwide at several Walmart stores as shoppers scuffled with each other and with police to get the best deals. The incidents included a reported $2 waffle-iron riot in Arkansas, a pepper spraying incident where a Los Angeles woman sprayed a crowd waiting for Xbox games, an incident in Arizona where police knocked out a 54-year old grandfather for hiding a game under his arm in order to get past other frantic shoppers, a fight in New York over $35 smart phones that left two women hospitalized and two incidents in California and South Carolina where shoppers where shot outside Walmart stores as robbers took advantage of the sales to find potential victims. Several Selmer shoppers reported minor issues at the local Walmart, but nothing that approached the ferocity of incidents listed above. “It was nuts. I have never seen adults act the way they did over

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Cars fill the Walmart parking lot in Selmer on Thanksgiving night. This year, several retailers moved to turn this treasured national holiday into what is now being called Black Thursday. bath towels,” said Wendy Bowers, a Walmart shopper from Selmer. Bowers said that when the store announced that they were opening the bath towels, people flocked to the area. People were slinging towels and by the time she arrived to see what was happening some shoppers were on the floor still jostling for towels. She said that a similar incident occurred at the front of the store involving toys and that in this case police officers stepped in to calm the situation. “I had four officers on working that night and all of them ended up there at some point,” said Chief Neal Burks of the Selmer Police Department. Burks said that the officers were at the store as a precaution-

ary measure and that no arrests, injuries or major incidents were reported. Nationwide sales for the holiday weekend set all time records and were up 16 percent from 2010, and financial forecasters were also predicting strong sales for Cyber Monday. The holiday sales news provided a much needed shot in the arm to the economy sending stocks soaring more than 3 percent last Monday. Calls made to the Selmer Walmart were forwarded to their corporate public relations office. A spokesperson for Walmart responded to the Independent Appeal via email stating that, “Walmart will not provide details regarding in-store or online sales or traffic for Thanksgiving or Black Friday, so we will not be able to accommodate your request at this time.”

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Donna Siler gives the gift of life By Janet Rail Publisher

Most people know Donna Ayers Siler by her warm and genuine smile, but those of us who know her best see one of the kindest hearts in the world. Donna is a twin to Wanda Ayers Crider and on Thursday will give her kidney to her nephew Zak Crider, her twin’s son. This is a story of unconditional love that began long ago. When I moved to McNairy County, my family visited churches and decided to make Antioch Church of Christ our home. Wanda and Donna Ayers were two of the first people I met and we developed a friendship that would last forever. In fact, the membership at this congregation was our extended family. No one could deny the love and compassion the entire Ayers clan had for one another, it was contagious, and continues today. A year ago, in October 2010, Zak Crider had symptoms of a sore throat and upper respiratory infection, so the doctor thought. His condition deteriorated rapidly and he was hospitalized presenting with right flank pain, an elevated blood pressure, a creatinine level that was extremely elevated and protein in his urine to name a few. On his third day in the hospital they completed a biopsy of his kidney which showed necrotic tissue and lead to a diagnosis of rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis or commonly called IgA neuropathy. IgA is a kidney disorder that occurs when IgA –a protein that helps the body fight infections – settles in the kidneys. Untreated strep throat can cause the body to produce too much IgA and attack the kidneys and so Zak’s early symptoms did not appear to be that serious, according to Wanda. Zak was admitted to rule out dehydration but within a few days had lost significant kidney function and by mid October was on dialysis. Dialysis is a procedure that performs many of the normal duties of the kidneys, like filtering waste products from the blood when the kidneys no longer function. Zak had hemodialysis which is performed an average of three times a week for approxi-

mately four hours each treatment. That is when the Ayers clan got into some serious action to find a donor. The family is working with the Vanderbilt Transplant Center in Nashville. Vanderbilt is one of the south’s main providers of solid organ and stem cell transplantation. The transplant center is part of Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Vanderbilt University campus which was organized over twenty years ago by Dr. William H. Frist. Vanderbilt performed its first kidney transplant in 1962 and is one of the oldest, largest transplant programs in the U.S. to date and has performed over 3,500 adult and pediatric kidney transplants. Zak’s grandparents Wallace and Shirley Ayers of Ramer, had seven children, three girls and four boys. This large family has many members now, and 10 to 12 close family members and friends were among the first to volunteer as a potential donors. Paul Ayers, a first cousin, was the first to match, but during a scan of his kidney the transplant doctors felt that his blood vessels were so much larger than Zak’s that he was not the best match. The second to match was Kim Ayers, an aunt by marriage. During her testing it was determined that she had some elevations in blood pressure which she was not aware of but prevented her from being a good match. The third time was charm as Donna matched. Her testing began in June and continued to her final series of testing on November 22 for both she and Zak prior to their scheduled transplant on Dec. 1. “I haven’t been a bit nervous. I want Zak to have a kidney so bad and have been praying it would happen. Wanda and I are twins and it just seems right,” said Donna. “Wanda is probably the most generous person I have ever known. She could not be a donor but I can. There are a lot of other people in the family that were ready to go to donate for Zak also,” said Donna. Donna shared the fact that there are so many families out their searching for donors that do not have such luck with potential matches. “This is what we have waited on so long and it is now going to happen,” said Donna. Many family members are making plans to travel to Vanderbilt for the surgery. “We are beyond words as Donna is an absolute angel. She has never said one negative

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Donna Siler stands with her nephew Zak Crider. Recently the two found out Siler would be a compatible match to donate a kidney to Crider. statement. I know it has been a struggle for her as they have a very high standard for donors,” said Wanda. Zak is now 23 and shared how much he looks forward to the surgery. “It is hard to put into words what this gift means to me. For anybody to go through this, it is not fun, but for someone to put themselves on the line for someone else is such a wonderful thing. This is mom’s twin sister and it is a wonderful gift,” said Zak. Zak will be under the care of Dr. David Shaffer, an internationally known transplant surgeon and Donna Dr. Douglas Hale, transplant surgeon this Thursday with a patient survival rate of 98.1% in kidney transplantation. Donna is a retired teacher from Bethel Elementary School and lives with her husband Nelson Siler in Bethel Springs. Wanda, Donnie and Zak Crider reside in Atwood, Tenn. where Zak was a previous student and plans to pursue a degree in graphic design. The future is bright due to the unconditional love demonstrated by many members of the Ayers and extended family and friends making a sacrifice to save a loved one.

Guys receives 60-day notice on Post Office closure By Janet Rail Publisher

Last Monday, the mayor and board of aldermen of Guys discussed the receipt of a 60 day notice on the potential closure of the Guys Post Office. City government followed the notice up with letters and phone calls to state representatives as well as congressman and senators to plea to save their local post office. “We are awaiting any word on the final decision,” stated Mayor Keith Rinehart. The board also discussed that three tornado sirens were installed, however, the company who installed them had yet to meet with the leaders to explain how to operate the sirens, so the board was holding payment until the training was com-

UNEMPLOYMENT FROM PAGE 1A

The state unemployment rate was 9.6 percent, down from 9.8 in September. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 9 percent, a 0.1 decline from the previous month. The labor force increased by 181,000 to 154 million. The number of people employed increased by 277,000 to 140 million and the ranks of the unemployed decreased by 95,000 to almost 14 million. Counting people who have given up looking for work and who are working part-time but want full-time employment, the unemployment rate was 16.2 percent, down 0.3 percentage points from the previous month. The average length of unemployment in October was 39 weeks, down from a record high of 40.5 weeks in September.

plete. “Someone is supposed to be here this week to show us how to operate and maintenance of the sirens,” stated Rinehart. Local E911 was reportedly the department responsible for monthly testing and the board requested it be in tandem with the county testing. The board approved payment to E911 in the amount of $500 annually for the dispatching of the Guys Fire Department. County Mayor Wilburn Gene Ashe requested the city send a letter to request for their portion of their county allocated fire money. Williams, Gerrald and Goodwin completed the city audit and all was reported to be in order according to the mayor. A debt policy was discussed that is required by MTAS. Alderman Wayne Henry

will review the policy and present a draft for approval at the next regular meeting. A motion was made to pay the county road commissioner for chip and sealing a portion of Capooth Road. The board approved payment for two firemen who recently attended training at Hardin County of $50 each and 33 miles of travel. There were several first responder calls, three grass fires and serves as backup on structure fires in other communities. The department participated in the Ramer trunk or treat with an expenditure of $50.83 in candy. The board plans to contact Taylor Heating and Air to repair a central unit in the center. The board passed minutes from the Oct. 17 meeting and financial report in old business.

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Quincy Wyke, appeared before the McNairy County Commission to request that a stretch of highway at Eastview be dedicated to his brother, Fred, who was the only McNairy Central High School athlete to win a state championship. Fred won the championship in 300-intermediate hurdles in the spring of 1987. He was scheduled to enter the Air Force in September 1987, but died of an apparent heart attack in July. Fred also played football, but gave up his senior season to concentrate on track. “I think he set a bar that over 20-something years that no one else even came close to accomplishing the goal that he met,” Quincy told the commission. Fred had to jog along the highway in Eastview because McNairy Central never had a track, Quincy said. “My brother was working out on his own. I just wish I had the determination that he had. I wish I was as special as my brother was,” Quincy said. Quincy spoke to State Rep. Vance Dennis and said that he received a favorable response. He received a similar response when he spoke to Gov. Bill Haslam’s office. “Tonight, I am here to see how McNairy County will feel…I think we can do something very special with this. I think my brother should be recognized. I think it would be a good idea for a part of the highway to have his name on it,” Quincy told the commission. In response to a question by County Mayor Wilburn Gene Ashe, Quincy said he would like to see a section of Highway 45 where Fred would have jogged carry his name. Ashe suggested that Quincy meet with the commissioners from the district, Brenda Cauley, Stevie Clark and Stan Wheeler and designate a specific portion of the highway to be renamed. “Then we’ll put that in a resolution and I’ll get it to the people who take care of that. We’ll get it done,” Ashe said. The Mayor suggested that once the details of this proposal are complete, the commis-

sion could consider it at its next monthly meeting on Dec. 12. At the suggestion of members of the county government, Quincy also addressed the Nov. 15 meeting of the Eastview Board of Aldermen. “I was just interested in seeing if we could get a part of the highway named in my brother’s memory. That would be real special,” Quincy said. He said his brother would jog from their house on Highway 57 to Highway 45 up through the bottom. “I’ve always looked up to him. He was always my favorite athlete,” Quincy said. Mayor Jessie Robbins noted that renaming Highway 45 might be more difficult than state highways, since it is a federal highway. “I don’t know what we can do, but I think it is very commendable what you are trying to do,” said board member Lucy Martin. Later she said, “I don’t know what part we can play in that, but whatever we can do.” “It can be done, I mean, it just takes some leg work,” board member Elvis Butler said. “I just think really the way I’m so passionate about my brother is that I was so young when it happened,” Quincy said. Quincy just moved here from Nashville and currently has his own business as a personal trainer.

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Adamsville defers roundup By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

The Adamsville City Commission deferred a vote on the Roundup program, at its meeting last Monday, until next month so a resolution of modified support could be drafted. What is contemplated is splitting half of the money for technology between Adamsville Elementary School and Adamsville Jr./Sr. High School. Once the rest of the county starts contributing to the program, Adamsville would then expand its support to the rest of the county schools. “What are the possibilities that Adamsville accepts a modified version of the roundup program, one that follows the same procedure, we round up and the money goes into the fund that is split between Adamsville Elementary and Adamsville High School for the time being for purposes of technology and the One-to-One program and at a later date, once the county becomes more organized and gets more organized as far as their structure, we revisit it and see if we can actually participate within the county as well, but for the time being move forward on the side of Adamsville and help support our kids and go through the Roundup. I like the idea and really think it’s a great idea. It’s a donation on the part of the citizens. It’s a donation they can choose to participate or not participate, but it’s going forward and its progressive and it’s giving the things we need for our kids and I think it’s the right thing to do,” Adamsville Mayor David Leckner said. Roundup is a program first proposed by Selmer Mayor David Robinson in which water bills are rounded up to the nearest dollar with half of the resulting funds going to the One to One technology program and half going to Last Dollar scholarships. The Last Dollar program seeks to give scholarships to McNairy County students for college or technical/vocational school after other sources of funding such as Pell Grants and Lottery Scholarships are exhausted. As he was at Eastview’s Nov. 14 meeting, McNairy Schools Technology Coordinator Terry Burns was at the meeting with some One- to-One teachers and students. “I will account for every penny spent,” Burns told the commission. Leckner asked Burns how roundup would affect Adamsville Elementary School.

“I don’t know for sure if that has been determined. That can be determined as far as this board chooses to do it, if it’s not, it would go into a pot for the whole county and then we would divide it up. I personally believe that it should go, as much as possible, to where it originates from,” Burns replied. “If other municipalities don’t take part in this and you have Selmer and Adamsville, we’re going to carry the load for other districts choosing not to participate. I know that’s going to be a problem for some people that support the program throughout the county when it’s their tax dollars going to benefit others. I believe in the greater good and I think it’s a great program, but it’s a tough pill for some folks to swallow right now,” Leckner said. Leckner also asked if, given the abundance of scholarships, would it not be better for the money to go only for technology or anything else the classes need. “If the board chooses to do that, they can do that,” Burns replied. “I’ve visited One-to-One’s in Canada, I’ve visited One-to-One’s in Memphis at the private schools and they work. They work here, in our county. I invited community people to go with me and I’ll lead them there and show them what it does,” Burns said. City Administrator Steve Simon said that a resolution would be sufficient, in response to a question from Leckner about whether an ordinance would be necessary. Leckner explained that the Roundup program consists of voluntary donations, in response to a question from Commissioner Tommy Morris about whether water rates were going up again. He said that people would be given plenty of time to decide whether they want to participate in the program or not. Simon explained that the program includes everyone unless they opt-out. “It will automatically include everyone in the program. So to not be a part of it, I will have to call in and request not to be a part of it,” said Simon. The figure that would be rounded up is the combined water, sewer and garbage bill. “Whatever that bill is, it will be rounded up to the next whole dollar,” Simon said. Burns said he did not know how much the program is generating in Selmer.

“They haven’t given me a figure yet,” he said. “How much more are the schools gonna want?” asked Morris. “How much can they cut from the schools?” answered Commissioner and School Board Chairman Frank Lacey. “They are cutting us really bad,” Burns added. An Adamsville teacher in the audience said that One-to-One was in the fourth, fifth and sixth grades. “We’ve made great progress in our schools,” she said. Burns invited the commission to visit the schools and see the program for themselves. “I would really, really hope that you would go out and visit the schools and I’ll be more than happy to go with you. Y’all have a great program and it needs to grow,” Burns said. Burns told the commission that there are five or six One-to-One classrooms at the high school and nine at the elementary school. “Our goal is for every child in this county to have a laptop,” Burns said. Some Adamsville students as well as teachers were in the audience. “I like it,” said one young student in response to a question by Leckner about what she thought about the program. “Can you believe that when I was in the fifth grade, our class only had one computer and no one knew how to turn it on? For six months it sat back in the back and nobody knew how to turn it on,” Leckner said. “It’s like a world of information at your fingertips,” said student Holly Wilson. Commissioner Mark Massey said he believed that textbooks will be replaced by online instruction. “I hate to see us get into this, ‘Well, we’ll do it if it’s ours,’ Let’s just go ahead and do it...and then after a period of time if we see we’re not moving forward, we can always come back and make restrictions on it,” Massey said. He added that he didn’t think they had to send half of the money to the Last Dollar Scholarship program, but all of it should go to One-to-One. Simon pointed out that under state law, contributions to programs like these on water bills cannot be made mandatory. He said that people should be given two or three months to decide if they want to participate in the program.

Adamsville mulls utility pay plan By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

The Adamsville city staff proposed a new utility policy to the City Commission at its Nov. 21 meeting. On behalf of them, City Administrator Steve Simon presented four recommendations to the commission. The first was to stop sending customers “red cards” or a second bill to all customers that have not paid their bill five days prior to service being cut off. The bill is known as a red card because it is printed in red ink. The city sends out 500 of these at a cost of $200 and 4.5 man hours each month. A second recommendation was to end seasonal cutoffs. Adamsville currently allows gas customers to cut off gas service during the warm months and then reconnect during the cold months. They do this without charging a reconnect fee or a minimum bill for the months

in which the gas is reconnected. The staff is recommending that when the gas is cut off, customers be required to pay the cutoff bill, a cut off charge, a minimum charge each month the gas is disconnected and a $30 dollar connection fee just as they do in the case of water. The staff also recommended that the city institute a payment plan like that of Selmer. Under current policy, a customer’s service will be cut off after they have not paid their bill for two months. This plan would be available if a customer had a high bill due to a leak, if they had a high bill for some other reason or were just unable to pay their bills. Their bill would be stretched over six months. If the customer did not honor their commitment under this plan, the gas would be disconnected. The payment would be in addition to the customer’s regular bill. The payment plan would begin in December or January, according to Simon.

Deputy City Recorder Glenda Anderson pointed out that a budget billing was currently available. This is where a customer pays his or her average bill throughout the year. A third recommendation was to add toilets, water hose leaks and leaky faucets to the adjustment list. Customers can currently get a once a year adjustment for a leak in pipes, inside wall plumbing and water heaters. Because water rates have risen, the new adjustment rate would be $3.50 per thousand gallons in the city and $4 per thousand in the country. Current adjustment rates are $3.00 per thousand in the city and $3.50 per thousand in the country. The previous $1.50 adjustment for undetected leaks involving toilets would be abolished under the new policy The customer must request the adjustment and fix any inside leaks. The staff requested that the commission act on these recommendations at its December meeting.

Adamsville City staff trains against lawsuits By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

City Administrator Steve Simon reported to the Adamsville City Commission at its Nov. 21 meeting on training for 13 of the top city officials on how to avoid lawsuits. The four-hour training session was conducted loss control consultant Paul Chambliss of the Tennessee Municipal League Risk Management Pool. The purpose of the pool is to provide liability insurance, claims administration and other risk management products and services to Tennessee Municipalities. The pool provides coverages of $300,000 per person of bodily or personal injury, $700,000 per occurrence of bodily or personal injury and $100,000 per occurrence of property damage, according to its website.

Simon said the training covered general liability as well as Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination based on race, gender, religion and national origin in public accommodations and employment. “He (Chambliss) said email: be careful, they are retrievable. Speak as if you are being recorded. The failure to discipline employees is the most dominant problem in municipalities,” Simon told the

meeting. Simon reported that the pool loses 80 percent of all Title VII cases and 90 percent of age discrimination cases. “This is something for all of us to be looking at and pay attention to,” Simon said. He said the lack of discipline or correction of sexual harassment is condoning. The number of sexual harass-

ment claims in the pool has doubled in each year for the past ten years, Simon said. “If we’re at work, work. If we’re working when we’re at work, we typically will not have these issues,” Simon said. He also noted that sexual harassment cases can be brought by third parties. “It was a good day for all of us. It was an attention-getter,” Simon said. In other news from the meeting, Mayor David Leckner nominated Matt Wood as Vice-Mayor. “I wanted to move the Vice-Mayor position around,” Leckner said. He also reminded the meeting that the Christmas parade will be Dec. 12.

Foreclosures fall in McNairy County By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

There were 8 foreclosures in McNairy County in October, according to RealtyTrac. This was down from 12 in September and 21 in May. This represented a rate of 1 foreclosure in 1,483. This was down from September’s rate of 1 in 989 and May’s rate of 1 in 1,170. Selmer had the most foreclosures with three, followed by Adamsville and Michie with two. Numbers were unavailable from Ramer, Finger, Stantonville and Guys. Selmer foreclosures were up one from September, but down five from May. The number of foreclosures for Adamsville were down four from September and down two from May. Foreclosures were up one for Michie over September but down two from May. Bethel Springs had the lowest rate at 1 in 1,756 homes, followed by Selmer at 1 in 1,401. Adamsville had 1 in 1,334 foreclosures and Michie had the highest rate at 1 in 817. Bethel’s foreclosure rate was down from 1 in 878 in September, but unchanged from May. Adamsville’s rate was down from 1 in 445 in September and from 1 in 667 in May. Selmer’s foreclosure rate was up from 1 in 2,102 in September and 1 in 526 in May. There were 107 homes listed for sale in McNairy County, down from 142 in September but up from nine in June. There were 29 bank-owned properties, down from 47 in September and 85 in May. There were 22 homes sold in October, up from four in September but down from 42 in May. The average asking price for McNairy County homes for sale was $164,667 in October, down from $186,200 the previous month but up from $140,598 in May. Of surrounding counties, Hardin had the fewest with five, while Hardeman had the most with ten. Numbers were unavailable from Chester County. Hardin County had the lowest foreclosure rate of surrounding counties with 2,730, down from 2,370 the previous month and from the same number in May. Tennessee had 2,578 foreclosures in October, down from 2.923 the previous month but up from 2.376 in May. The foreclosure rate in Tennessee was 1,079 in October, up from 951 in September but down from 1,170 in May. Nationally, housing starts for single family homes in October were at an annual rate of 430,000, up 3.9 percent over the revised September figures, according to a joint news release from the U. S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Existing home sales rose 1.4 percent to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.97 million in October from a downwardly revised 4.9 million in September and are 13.5 percent above the 4.38 million unit level in October 2010, according to the National Association of Realtors. The national median existinghome price was $162,500 in October, which is 4.7 percent below October 2010.

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Winter storm hits McNairy County By Christen Coulon Editor

McNairy County was hit by a rare November winter storm last Monday with approximately 1.5 inches of snow falling in the county. The storm slowed traffic and left a slew of cancellations and closings in its wake. The storm, which blanketed portions of Missouri, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, the Carolinas and Tennessee, stunned many communities in the deep south dropping as much as 6 inches of snow over a 2-day period. While the storm was bad news for drivers on their morning commute last Tuesday it was welcome news for many children as schools in several states closed due to the inclement weather including the McNairy County Schools. The jubilation of area students on hearing the news was apparent following the Independent Appeal’s posting of the school closing information on Facebook as scores of students rushed to “like” the posting. While precise records for McNairy County dealing with November snowfall were unavailable, this early snow storm was the largest snowfall in West Tenn. since Nov. 22, 1929 when 4.9 inches of snow was recorded in Memphis.

Local’s band wins radio contest By Christian West Staff Writer

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Former McNairy Central High School graduate, Freddy Culver, has won first place in the monthly Hossey Music Award Song Contest for the month of November and will compete for the title of song of the year in online voting throughout the month of December. Hoss the Boss is an online radio station run by Don Cudd, a former radio deejay, that strives to promote independent artists while remaining true to the music. With a FREDDY CULVER wide range from jazz to country to pop, the site focuses on getting music out to the people without going through the usual industry standards. Each artist is individually driven and does not follow the current music trends. Each month Hoss and his team of deejays choose around 10 songs that are put on the website for the public to vote on. The top five will then advance to the finals that continue through December with the final winner being announced on Dec. 31. Culver’s acoustic band, Till the Shine Wears Off, has been chosen for their song Walkin’ Slow. To vote for Till the Shine Wears Off, you may go to http://hosstheboss.com.

Common Sense: Deficit super committee declares failure By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

The deficit super committee, created as part of the deal to extend the debt ceiling in August, declared failure on Nov. 21. The 12 members of Congress were assigned the task of finding $1.2 trillion in budget cuts over the next 10 years. The failure of the six Republicans and JEFF WHITTEN six Democrats to come to an agreement will trigger the same

amount of automatic cuts, starting in January 2013. Under the previous agreement in August, the budget will be cut by a trillion dollars over the next 10 years. These cuts hit defense and domestic programs evenly. Politically sensitive programs such as Social Security, Medicaid, food stamps, veterans’ benefits will not be affected by the automatic cuts, according to CNN. This act included $450 billion in defense cuts over the next decade and automatic cuts of $500 billion are scheduled over the next decade. These cuts would bring U.S. ground forces to the lowest levels since 1940, according to the PBS Newshour. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and some Senate Republicans, such as Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, John McCain and Lindsay Graham are stringently opposed to defense budget cuts. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that over 70 percent of the domestic automatic cuts would come from education, the environment, transportation, housing and veterans’ health care. President Obama has threatened to veto any

tampering with the automatic cuts. Democrats on the committee wanted about equal proportions of spending cuts and revenue increases, including letting the Bush tax cuts for the wealthy expire. Almost all of the Republicans seek to reduce the deficit by spending cuts alone. An exception is Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennylvania, whose plan would have raised $250 billion by closing tax loopholes but lowering tax rates. Rating agency Standard and Poor’s said that the super committee’s failure would not lead to a downgrade of U.S. debt as long as the automatic cuts go into effect. Moody’s reaffirmed its AAA rating with a negative outlook. A statement by Fitch said that the super committee failure would result in a review at the end of the month, likely changing the outlook to negative. The downgrades have not thus far increased interest rates. They have, in fact, fallen. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note has fallen from 2.56 percent on Aug. 5, when S&P downgraded the U.S. credit rating, to 1.94 percent the day after

the super committee failure. Even with the automatic cuts, the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, which works to focus attention on the deficit, the debt will grow to between 134 and 164 percent of the total annual output of the economy (gross domestic product). A debt- to-GDP ratio of 60 to 90 percent can impair economic growth and produce crises, according to Peterson. Perhaps the national media is making too much of the committtee’s failure. Automatic cuts in the same amount will be made anyway unless Congress and President Obama reverse them. Obama has said he will veto legislation reversing the automatic cuts. However, the cuts were designed to be so unpalatable as to force the committee to act. Defense cuts will reduce ground forces to World War II levels and naval forces to World War I levels. The committee was doomed to failure from the beginning. It is part of the same Congress that is obviously incapable of acting and would have been unnecessary if Congress had done its job. Congress could still do so, but I wouldn’t hold my breath.

Our friends and loved ones who preceded us in death this past year: Every effort was made to include all individuals served by The Shackelford Family and Staff. The list includes deaths from November 14th 2010 through November 12th 2011. We sincerely apologize if anyone was inadvertently left off this list. Wallace D. Ackerly Mandy Jamerson Amerson Burl Armour Ruby Anne Bailey Martha Elizabeth Mathis Bain James Grady Baker Lovita Winsett Baker Zettie Eloise Baker Edison Lee (Jack) Baldwin Wilma Linda Barber Dora Marie Barnes Josie Ann Barnes Sol Glen Barnes George P. Bartlett Lessie Mae Black Battipaglia Larry (Fat Cat) Baxter Robert K. Beck Lloyd Carl Bell Lillie Bodiford Willie Opal Boleyn Joseph Bright Ruby F. Cox Bright Teddy Leon Britton Rena Pitts Brooks Wayne H. Brooks Mary Elizabeth Browder Aubrey Neil Bryan James Ellis Bubolz Sadie Ruth Kennamore Buchanan Nancy Carolyn Burns James Kenneth Butler Judy Lynn Butler Edith Summers Cardwell Earnest Rabon Carlin Johnny Weymond Carlin Osco Abernathy Carroll Gaylon Chandler Jessica Dione Childers James F. Choate Trisha Elaine Clark LeRoy W. Cole, Sr. Harlan Shield Collins, Sr. Herschel Conaway Ivy Cone Donnie T. Cooksey Carolyn E. Cooper J. D. Cooper Mike D. Crabb C. L. Crabtree Willie David Cunningham, Sr. Charles E. (Charlie) Dancer

Bettye Savage Davis Fay S. Dawson Dwaine G. Deaton Norma Jean Perry Dempsey Jimmy Neal Dickson Martha Ella Gooch Dicus Ann Smith Distretti Johnnie B. Dunaway Joneal Yancey Duren Terry Michael Dye George D. Elliott Emerson Twins Ruth Sammons Estes Nancy Dowty Etheridge Kathryn D. Sensibaugh Mehr Exum Lois Faye Farris Samuel Timothy Farris Glenda F. Bratton Ferguson Lonnie Ray Ferguson Mary Rosetta Ferguson Frances Ruth Fields Acie Andrew Flowers Beedie Estella Plunk Floyd Mary Frances Floyd Herbert Daniel Ford R. F. Forsyth Onofrio J. Fortunato Rosalie A. Fortunato Ottis James Fowler Dewitt Talmadge Franklin, Jr. Donald Lee Fulghum Kacy Faye Gagyi Vonnie Mae Garner John Allen Gilchrist Dallas Gober Russell W. Goodrum Rickie Hugh Graves Emma Lee White Gray Rheba Gray Mattie Jean Moore Griffin Margaret B. Grimes Ernest Cecil Griswell Janice Drucilla Gullett Inetha Turner Haggard Muriel D. Hall Lavern Wilson Hamm Rheba Ann Springer Hamm Larry Lynn Harrell, Sr. Carol Ann Harris Bertha O. Harvey

Webster Harville Cheyenne Autumn Henderson Charles Edward Henry John Michael Henry Hershel A. Hensley Landoff Hickman Johnie Elbert Hill Ray Hill Alta Ellis Hines Martha Hissong Jerry Ray Holley Maynard Hornbuckle Carolyn Faye Howard Ewell O. Howell Christian Hunter Huckabee Billy Huggins Bobby Frank Huggins James Cliff Hughes, Jr. Freeman Humphries Terry Lee Hunington Charles Emory (Honey) Hunt Johnny Lee Hurley Larry O’Neal Hurley Tim N. (Weed) Hurley Bobby Gerald Hutcherson, Sr. Reverend John H. Hutcherson Lula Hutcherson Weldon Thomas Hysmith Thomas E. Ingle Delores Gene Ingram Jon Mark Ivey Freddie B. Jenkins Nina King Jones Jenkins Eugene Gordon Jernigan Jimmy Clyde Jones Nancy Sue (Ann) Jones Oscar Ervin Jones, Jr. Laverle Kemp Michael Steven Kennedy Johnny Terry Kiddy Ronnie Jerry Kiddy Elbert Mitchell (Mitch) Kiestler Katherine Jolley Kiestler Sandra Jean Kiestler Karen E. King Lisa Juliaette Knipp Ricky Lynn Kyle Sarah Mae Kirk Lambert Maggie Annie Lawson George Leckner, Jr.

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Sarah Lewell Lee Mary Jean Lipford Christine Littlejohn Vicki L. Littles Dale Locke Vestie Louise McGee Locke Frances Joyce Lott Lawanna Jean Lott Robert M. Lowe, Sr. Georgia Mae Bailey Lyons Dianne F. Mahaney Jacky Ray Maness Jerry W. Martin Willard Eugene Massengill, Jr. Weston Avery Mast Dewey Wayne Mathis Sibyl V. Rowsey Matlock Rosa Lee Lowrance May Randall (Randy) McAlpin Paralee R. McCanless Janet G. McCann Reba Virginia McCombs Dora Elizabeth Black McCormick Lloyd Elbert McCullough Raymond Lee McDaniel Lawrence Nathan McGee Mary Dawn McKee Bobby Hugh (Bob) McMahan Ronald Randolph McManus Thomas Anthony (Tony) Meeks Altha Lee McNatt Melton Ami Ethel Merryman Thomas E. Mesplay, Jr. Billy Joe Miller Elnora Pearl Miller Shane Ray Miller Tim Moffett Virgil Winfred Moody Alice Muriel Isbell Moore Doyle Lynn Moore Isbell Moore James Allen (Toby) Moore Larry Moore O’neal Moore Zula Mae Moore Nella Mae Morgan Olus Mosier Cecil McCullar Murray Will Tom Murray Howard Randell Mynatt

Dorothy Louise Nash Gaddie Louise Tull Naylor Johnny Carol Newman James Wayne (Butch) Nixon James Neal Nold, Sr. W. T. Nowlin Walter Keith Nowlin Kimberly Ann McClain Osman Barbara Ann Owle Marie Pollard Pafford Charles (Charlie) Passmore Marilyn Cox Patterson Joan Pazoga Danny Petty Eugene T. (Gene) Phillips Jonathan Wayne (Jon) Phillips Arbie Olea Plunk Jimmy (Coon) Plunk Helen “Wootsie” Plunk Summers Vinal J. Porter Jr. James O. (J. O.) Pratt Floyd E. Presley Elaine Kathryn Prindes Harriet Elizabeth Proctor Danna Rae Ray Robert Van Ray Everett Austin (Jim) Rebstock Billie Sue Redmon Dudley “Daddy Dud” Richard Bobby Gene Rickman Shelia Evonne (Pookie) Rickman Walter (Robbie) J. Robbins Larry Roberts Author W. Robertson Pius Neal Robinson Richard Darby Robinson Sylvia Ruth Robinson Charles Hillard Roten A. C. Russom Sonny Samples Gerri Seaton Johnny Joe Segars Donna Roland Shelby Frank Shelton Norman H. Shelton Russell Billy Sherron, Jr. Gary Leon Shirley, Sr. Carrie Lou (Carol) Simpson McKayla Tori-Ann Simpson Vernece Sipes

Gordon Clay (Pete) Smith Jackie Lynn Smith Leslie H. Smith Marshall Gene (Boe) Smith Teddy Smith Terry Charles Smith William Wayne Smith Ralph William Souders Daren Thomas Spears Charles L. Spencer Virginia E. Starks Traci Lynn (Tooter) Steely James Anthony (Andy) Stevens Thomas Dwight Stewart Victor Stoll Lynn Suggs Mardell Summers Tony Eugene Sweat Ruby Ellis Sweeney Faye Daveree Talbott Corlis Denise Melton Tate Raymond Tedford Susan Curtis Terrell Sam Harold Thomas Jr. Wilma Neill Thomas Charlene (Charlie) Trantham Bertha Treece Anna Grace McMahan Trimble Glenda Tull James Daniel (Danny) Waddell Harold D. Wagoner Dorothy Ann Waldon Betty Jo Walker Carlos Henry Ward Debbie Yvonne Wasson Delbert Lee Weatherly Elizabeth (Kay) Ganus White Mary Lenora Vaughn White Richard Marlin Wilkerson Reggie Neal Williams Willie Mae Sisson Williams Faye Ella Wilson Laura Pearl Barnes Wilson Myrtle Elizabeth Wilson Sandra Kay Wilson Emily Rose Wolfe Judy Plunk Wood Sue (Mama Sue) Tidwell Wood Mona Lisa Young Lloyd H. Young, Sr.

Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer Invites everyone to attend the Eighteenth Annual “Service of Remembrance” remembering our friends and loved ones who have gone on before us this year. Tuesday, December 6 th 2011 At Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer Beginning at seven o’clock in the evening.

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Patricia Brown Dickerson

Jimmy Stenson “Jug” Ritter

Jim Westmoreland

Patricia (Pat) Brown Dickerson was born May 14, 1935 in McNairy County, TN the daughter of the late James Earl and Mary Lydia Tedford Brown. She was united in marriage to Alton Dickerson on March 5, 1952. Mrs. Dickerson attended Michie High School. She worked for Brown Shoe Company in Selmer for approximately 20 years as a machine operator, and later worked for CMC as an assembly operator for 3 years. Mrs. Dickerson enjoyed playing Bunko with her friends, and loved doing craft work. She never wanted to be idle, always busying herself with constructive projects. Mrs. Dickerson was a member of the Northside church of Christ in Corinth. Mrs. Dickerson departed this life on November 21, 2011 in Corinth, MS at the age of 76 Years, 6 Months, 7 Days. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Alton Dickerson of Corinth, MS; a daughter, Charlotte D. Bell of West Point, MS; a daughter-in-law, Sandra Dickerson Latch of Corinth, MS; four grandchildren: Trinity Ingle and husband Brad of Corinth, MS, Jeremy Bell of West Point, MS, Kristin Bell of West Point, MS, Greg Bell of Starkville, MS; three great-grandchildren: Gavin Ingle, Jules Ingle, Zoe Bell; three sisters: Geneva Moore George of Michie, TN, Dorothy Burks and husband Charles of Michie, TN, Rebecca Doles and husband Johnny of Corinth, MS; a brother, Robert Brown and wife Joyce of Ramer, TN; close friends Janice Wood of Michie, TN and Freddie Jobe of Corinth, MS; and many extended family and friends. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Dickerson was preceded in death by a son, Larry W. Dickerson; a son-in-law, Stan Bell; and a sister, Juanita Burks. Services were held on November 23, 2011 at 1:00 PM at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Acton in Acton, Tennessee, with Lennis Nowell and Malcom George officiating. Burial will follow in the Liberty Cemetery at Michie, TN. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Jimmy Stenson “Jug” Ritter was born March 3, 1940 son of the late Herman and Vada Moore Ritter departed this life November 14, 2011. He was married to Rita Sue Lewis on January 25, 1961 having one son Jerry Lynn Ritter. He loved hunting, fishing and basketball. He worked in supervision for Brown Shoe Company for 27 years and Garen Incorporated before becoming disabled. Jimmy is survived by his wife of 51 years, 10 months and 14 days Sue Ritter of Morris Chapel and one son, Lynn Ritter and wife Darla of Morris Chapel; grandchildren, Chris and Megann Ritter of Adamsville, Nick Ritter of South Fulton, Tennessee, Kela Ritter of Memphis; two great grandchildren, Blake and Brilee Ritter of Adamsville; a brother Ricky Ritter of Morris Chapel and two special friends, Chelsea Phillips and Trent Phillips. He leaves a sister-in-law, Kaye Ritter of Enville and a brother-inlaw, Motor Lewis of Savannah and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Kattye Gately and two brothers, George Ritter and Bobby Ritter. Services will be held on November 17, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah, TN, with Justin Warren, Mike Moore officiating. Burial will follow in the Morris Chapel Cemetery at Morris Chapel, TN.

Jim Westmoreland passed away on the afternoon of Nov. 23, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Terresa Westmoreland, sons James H Westmoreland III (Brandi) of Greenville, SC, and Joshua K. Westmoreland (Amy) of Panama City Beach, FL, parents James H., Sr. and Harriet Westmoreland of Algood, TN, siblings, Bob Westmoreland (Ginger) of Bethel Springs, TN and Kristen Stennett (Rick) of Meridianville, AL, one grandchild, Audrey Caroline and another due in March, multiple nieces, nephews, friends, and loved ones. Jim was born in Fredricksburg, VA in August of 1957. He graduated from Westview High School in Martin, TN, was a Marine Corps veteran, and a graduate of University of Tennessee Martin. Jim has been a long time employee of Lockheed Martin. He was an active volunteer with the B.E.S.T Robotics and the F.I.R.S.T Robotics organizations. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to MDSFoundation.org, The American Cancer Society, or charity of their choice. Memorial services were held for James H. Westmoreland, Jr. of Dallas, GA on Nov 28, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Lord & Stephens Chapel, West Funeral Home in Bogart, GA. Visitation was from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM preceding the service. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer was in charge of local arrangements.

Betty Christopher

Timothy George Rives

Mary Jane Davis Mary Jane Davis was born in Hardin County, TN on December 6, 1924, the daughter of Lewis and Annie Bell Tanner Horton. Ms. Davis was a fancy stitcher at Brown Shoe Company. She was a Volunteer Pink Lady of Hardin Medical Center for 4 years. Ms. Davis was a member of Southside Baptist Church and the Pink Lady Auxiliary Club. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, and flower gardening. Ms. Davis did alterations for people. Ms. Davis departed this life on November 19, 2011 in Savannah, TN at the age of 86 years, 11 months and 13 days. She is survived by two daughters, Carolyn Sue Bazzell and Joyce Christopher, both of Adamsville, TN; five grandchildren, Billy Ray Davis, Angela Pickett, Kim McLin, Janine Robertson and Richard Davis; six great grandchildren, Monica Hathcock, Phillip Page, Cody McLin, Christopher McLin, Whitney Garrard and Ivey Robertson; and one great great grandchild, Luke McLin. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one son, Billy Ernest Davis, 3 sisters, Robbie Jo Johnson, Cynthia H. Austin and Nancy English and three brothers, Clifford Horton, Grady Tanner and James Horton. Services will be held on November 23, 2011 at 1:00 PM at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah, Tennessee, with Benny Taylor, Jimmy Horton, Phillip Page officiating. Burial will follow in the Savannah Cemetery at Savannah, TN.

Curtis Boleyn Curtis Boleyn was born April 20, 1914 in Hardin County, TN, the son of the late Brodie Travis and Una Estalee Deatherage Boleyn. He was united in marriage to Mary Mace on October 17, 1936. Mrs. Boleyn preceded him in death on September 5, 2007. Mr. Boleyn was a farmer. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Adamsville, TN. After the death of his mother, Mr. Boleyn assumed the responsibility of taking care of his siblings, Virginia Gooch, Marie Carrol, Dorothy Alexander and Glen D. Boleyn. Mr. Boleyn departed this life on November 22, 2011 in Adamsville, TN at the age of 97 Years, 7 Months, 2 Days. He is survived by two daughters, Shirley Dean Wright and husband Paul of Adamsville, TN, and Joann Spears and husband Bobby of Adamsville, TN; two sons, Phillip Boleyn and wife Janie of Raymore, MO, and Terry R. Boleyn of Savannah, TN; three sisters, Rita Mae Scott of Adamsville, TN, Virginia Gooch of Florence, AL, Marie Carrol of Adamsville, TN; a brother, Glen D. Boleyn of Adamsville, TN; 12 grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Boleyn was preceded in death by two sisters, Pauline Hardin, Dorothy Alexander; three brothers, Clyde Boleyn, Floyd Boleyn, and Jim Boleyn. Services were held on November 25, 2011 at 1:00 PM at Calvary Baptist Church in Adamsville, TN, with Jimmy Cates officiating. Burial followed in the Mud Creek Cemetery at Adamsville, TN.

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Betty Christopher was born in Morris Chapel, TN on January 14, 1939, the daughter of the late Johnny and Lillie Wilson. On July 29, 1977 she was united in marriage to Ronnie Christopher, who survives. Mrs. Christopher retired from Garan Manufacturing where she was a sewing machine operator. She departed this life on November 16, 2011 at the age of 72 years, 10 months and 2 days. In addition to her husband, Ronnie of Adamsville, TN, she is survived by one son, Dale Alexander and wife Devena of Adamsville, TN; three daughters, Kaye Williams and husband Stan of Tupelo, MS, Debbie Durham and husband John L. of Counce, TN and Tammy Pettigrew of Savannah, TN; twelve grandchildren, Zach Alexander, Brianna Alexander, Kayla Alexander, Joshua Alexander, Atoyia Barnes, Magan Alexander, Waylon Daniel, Cary Williams, Elaina Steely, Jenny Springer, Melanie Dabbs and Melia Pettigrew; thirteen great grandchildren and one special great grandchild, Eden Dabbs. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one son, Tommy Alexander and one sister, Juanita Baker. Services will be held on November 19, 2011 at 1:00 PM at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville, TN, with W.D. McCollum officiating. Burial will follow in the Adamsville Cemetery at Adamsville, TN.

Al Slawski Al Slawski was born December 11, 1925 in Scranton, PA the son of the late Anthony and Josephine Domzalska Slawski. Mr. Slawski had lived in Brooklyn, New York most of his life and Savannah, TN for 7 years. He had served in the United States Navy during World War II. Mr. Slawski departed this life on November 12, 2011 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 85 Years, 11 Months, 1 Day. He is survived by two sons, Richard Slawski of Queens, NY, Robert Slawski of NJ ; two daughters, Apriele (Kennedy) Slawski of Bronx, NY, Alisia (Slawski) Kendall of Bronx, NY; eight grandchildren; a nephew, Bob Jones of Savannah, TN; great niece, Brandie Jones of Savannah, TN; ex-wives, Frances Slawski of Brooklyn, NY and Ethel Kennedy Slawski of Bronx, NY. In addition to his parents, Mr. Slawski was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Memorial Services will be held on November 26, 2011 at 1:00 PM at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah, TN.

Syble Ann Rickman Syble Ann Rickman was born March 1, 1936 in Michie, TN the daughter of the late Victor and Pearl Moore Dickerson. She was united in marriage to Grover Rickman on September 1, 1951. During Mr. Rickman’s military career, they lived in such places as Biloxi, MS; Colorado Springs, CO; Nashville, TN and London, England. Mr. Rickman preceded her in death on June 14, 2010. Mrs. Rickman was a member of the Michie First Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and wife and was someone who would help anyone in need. Mrs. Rickman departed this life on November 23, 2011 in Corinth, MS at the age of 75 Years, 8 Months, 22 Days. She is survived by a son, Victor David Rickman of Venus, TX; a sister, Christine Lambert and husband Jack of Selmer, TN; a brother, Alton Dickerson of Corinth, MS; two grandchildren, Jody Ann Seale and husband W. O. , and Michelle Rickman; three great grandchildren, Harlie Maye Rickman, Paige Leann Seale, and Michael Rickman Jr. and two brothers-in-law, Tommy Rickman and wife Geraldine and Si Rickman. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Rickman was preceded in death by a grandchild, Michael Rickman and a sister-in-law Patricia Dickerson. Services were held on November 26, 2011 at 1:00 PM at Michie First Baptist Church in Michie, Tennessee, with James Hardin officiating. Burial followed in the Liberty Cemetery at Michie, Tennessee.

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Timothy George Rives, 48, of Adamsville, TN, passed away at his home on Thursday, November 24, 2011. Born in Alton, IL on November 4, 1963, he was the son of Earlom C. Rives of Canton, IL and Leslie and Carolyn S. Schjelderup of Coal Valley, IL. He married the former Melissa Martin who survives. Also surviving are his parents, two step-children Cody Hurst and Hannah Hurst, and brothers-in-law Robert (Sarah) Martin, and Timothy Martin. He was preceded in death by his son, Mitchell G. Rives. Tim graduated from Morton High School, Morton, IL in 1982. He then attended Illinois Central College in East Peoria, IL. He worked as a concrete finisher for nearly 20 years and in his spare time he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Tim was a hard working, good-hearted man with a terrific sense of humor, a strong sense of family loyalty and an enduring faith in his Lord and Savior. He will be missed by all who knew him but most especially by his family who loved him dearly. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 30th, 2011, from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM and the memorial service will be Thursday, December 1st, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Shackelford Funeral Directors, 160 West Cypress Ave., Selmer, Tennessee. Interment will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery near Enville, TN. Memorials may be made to Special Olympics or the charity of one’s choice.

Major Hugh Jennings Townsend, Jr. U.S. Army Retired Hugh Jennings Townsend, Jr. was born in Memphis, Tenn. on July 17, 1944, the son of late Hugh Jennings, Sr. and Jonnie Ramer Townsend. He passed away at his home in Bethel Springs, Tenn. on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011, following a lengthy illness. He was a member of First Christian Church in Adamsville, Tenn. Major Townsend retired from the United States Army after 29 ½ years, having proudly served three of those years in Vietnam. He earned several medals including Bronze Star, Purple Heart, two Army Commendation Medals with Oak Leaf Cluster- Quadruple (Received for different tours of duty in Vietnam), National Defense Service Medal and Bronze Star, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Army Reserve Commendation Medal, National Guard Service Medal, Tennessee Volunteer medal, and five Overseas Bars. He retired from G.E. in Selmer after 31 years. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Susan Randall Townsend; daughters Sonya Fletcher and husband Brice of Widener, Ark.; Tiffany Johnson and husband Keith of Selmer, Tenn.; Shasta Hollins and husband Steve of Baldwyn, Miss.; and Misty Austin Lawrence and husband Michael of Arlington, Tenn.; a son Kelly Austin of Ramer, Tenn.; a brother, Guy Townsend and wife Jeanne of Berea, Ky., and a sister, Ann Smith and husband Doug of Stantonville, Tenn.; ten grandchildren, nine nieces, two nephews, multiple friends, extended family, and devoted church family. He was also surrogate father to several foreign exchange students. He was an avid deer hunter, hunter safety instructor, scuba diver, and pilot. He devoted his life to his family, country, and helping others. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his honor to Wounded Warrior Project or First Christian Church in Adamsville. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer is in charge of arrangements.

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October 5, 1951 Last Tuesday night was the night of all nights, at the Stock Car Races on the Selmer speedway. Some 1200 spectators who have been coming to see the spills and pile-ups didn’t go away unsatisfied. Last week we learned that Kenneth Hawkins, who graduated from Selmer High School last spring, has been nominated as first alternate to the U S Naval Academy for the class entering in June 1952. Billy Kirk, who is now in the Academy under a similar appointment will graduate next June. Little Hawk, as he is called by the basketball fans, gained statewide recognition in the State Basketball tournament. In the meantime he is attending Union University. Selmer Lions had a lopsided victory over Adamsville Friday night. Selmer players: Scoring touchdowns: Bill Kirk, Bob Kirk, Pete Kirk, Barron, Ellis, King, Whitaker, Hamm, Farris. Linemen mentioned Replogle and Malcolm Moore. Adamsville team not listed. Stantonville by Mrs Edgar Smith- Mr George W Tate is in a Memphis hospital. Mr Bill Templeton is seriously ill at this time. Edwin Hurley’s name was left out last week at a 4-H’er in Memphis. The Stantonville Methodist Fellowship met in the home of Mr and Mrs Ocie Burks with 18 present. Grace was said by Mrs Lacy Erwin and devotional by Mrs Allen Garrison. Looking Ahead by George S Benson, Pres of Hardin College: “never in our history has our government been so venal, so degraded, so corrupt as it is now. “ Pebble Hill - Mrs Hayes Lee and the Home Ec class at Michie attended the fair in Memphis. Mr and Mrs Casie Farris have moved to Memphis where he has a job. Mr and Mrs Freeman Moore have gone to Detroit, where he is working. News of the Colored - Pfc Tommy Ratliff of Camp Ft Bell in Kentucky is visiting folks here. Mr Linnie Lusk is in Madison County Hospital after a car/train wreck last Monday. A family reunion was held in the home of Mr and Mrs L T Dunaway in the New Bethel community to honor their son Pfc Billy Dunaway, home for a few days. Attending: Mr and Mrs H A Scott; Mr and Mrs Carl Stanfill and Roy; Mrs Ruby Williams, Betty & Myra; Mrs Mamie Seaton and Zula Mae; Mr and Mrs Ray Scott, Patricia and Phyllis, all of Adamsville. Mr and Mrs T T Scott and Troy of Stantonville. Mr and Mrs Stanford Dunaway and daughters; Mrs Alice Basinger and son; Helen and Lincoln Taylor; Mr and Mrs Ruble Dunaway; Mr and Mrs Marshall Dunaway and family: Mr and Mrs Arch Dunaway and Johnny B; Mr and

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Volume 107, Number 28, Wednesday, November 30, 2011

by Nancy Wardlow Kennedy

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Independent Appeal welcomes your opinion. Letters to the editor are subject to editing or omission for length, style or libel. All letters must include the writer’s name and signature, as well as a phone number and address for verification. The Independent Appeal does not publish anonymous letters. Letters deemed suitable for publication will run as soon as possible after receipt on a space-available basis. Because of space limitations, letters should be limited to 400 words, about two double-spaced, typed pages, one letter per person every 90 days.

Mrs Spencer Richards and daughter; Mr and Mrs Claud Dunaway; Mrs Della Sweat; Mr and Mrs Arvie King & son; Mr and Mrs Winfred Browder and son; Mrs Maggie Dunaway; Mr and Mrs J V Goodrum and family, of Selmer. Richard Johnson (Adamsville): “It wasn’t very good. No, I don’t think it should have happened and I was very surprised to be honest with you.”

Debra Norwood (Sardis, McNairy County Health Care): “I think they ought to be punished to the full extent. I’ve taken my grandchildren in there, my children in there. I’ve seen lots of kids go there and they just don’t need that going on. It’s just not right.”

Patricia Simmons (Selmer):

Dorothy Goodrum (Selmer):

Lori Stiegmann (Bethel Springs):

Tim Henry (Selmer):

“If they are guilty, then they do need to get a guilty sentence, not a slap on the hand because if you get a slap on the hand, you’re going to do it again.”

“I think they should have been more harshly dealt with...I think we should fight drug abuse until it stops.”

“I don’t think that the gas station should be allowed to sell the synthetic marijuana.”

“I think when whoever is responsible for it is found out, they should be punished to the fullest extent of the law.”

McNairy Voices is a new feature in the Independent Appeal highlighting the opinions of average citizens about the issues that affect the citizens of McNairy County, the state of Tennessee, and the United States as a whole. The participants are randomly selected on the streets of the county. Their viewpoints are not necessarily that of the Independent Appeal.

Kenneth Hawkins Revival at Adamsville Baptist Church beginning Oct 14. Buena Vista by Mrs Essie Stivers - Farmers are busy this pretty weather picking cotton and cutting hay. Health is not good, a lot of people have colds. Adamsville by Dossie Newman - Miss Pauline Farris and Miss Myrlee Wright have enrolled at Memphis State. Bobby Plunk and Tommy Morris left for Peoria, Ill. Winner of the free pair of shoes at Jordan’s last week was Mrs Artie Gurley of Rt 2, Ramer. If you buy an electric range for your home from Oct 15 - Nov 15, Pickwick Electric Cooperative will do the necessary wiring to install this range, but you must have your range in your home before the wiring will be done. If the range is bought from one of the cooperating dealers, he will pay your first’s month electric bill after it is installed. Save $25 to $35 dollars. Participating in this program: Adamsville: Pettigrew Motor Co., Smith & Company, Stafford Chevrolet Co, C H Duren & Co, Joe Winningham Furniture Co. Selmer: Sibley Chevrolet Co, T & C Furniture Co, Selmer Furniture & Appliance Co, Selmer Service, ThomasFarris Pontiac Co, Counce Motor Co. Finger: A E Weaver, A G Bishop. Hornsby: Albert Gooch Store. Sears Roebuck & Co. Sulphur Springs by Joyce Cox - Pvt J D King is spending a few days with homefolks in this community. Little Hazel Moore is to go Crippled Children’s Hospital in Memphis for a checkup. Mrs Fletcher Whitaker was in Memphis with her father, Mr Bob Clifton, who had an operation. Notice is given the G M & O Railroad will discontinue operation of passenger trains 11 and 12 serving Finger, McNairy, Bethel Springs, Ramer

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How Bethel Springs got into this mess The first of November, Jeff Whiten, head news writer, for the Independent Appeal, wrote an article about the town of Bethel Springs. The title was “How did Bethel Get into this Mess” I think it was a good article and a very good question. As a citizen of Bethel Springs I would like to give my opinion of how it happened. I think there are three reasons for this mess; I am going to list the and then give you an example of each. #1 Lack of leadership by the mayors #2 Lack of the ability to use their own good judgment and common sense by the board of alderman #3 Lack of the ability to communicate with the citizens by both the mayors and the board. Kay Cox was mayor from 1996 till 2006. The town of Bethel Springs has been governed by two different administrations in the last 15 years. Both administrations have made the same mistakes; they have forgotten why they were elected. They were elected to serve the people of Bethel Springs, not for the people to serve them.

Both administrations put the wants of the people aside and pursued their own personal agendas. Their agenda was the sewer project. According to Mayor Cox the State Health department did NOT require the sewer in Bethel Springs. It was put in to satisfy the mayor’s ego, at the expense of the citizens of Bethel. Now we are stuck with a system that in my opinion can never be paid for. I think the interest alone in the next year will be over $90,000. The system is new now, but what will happen five or ten years from now? According to the recorder the average bill for the water and sewer is $117.00 per month. What will it be in the future? What will happen if the price continues to rise? When you live on a fixed income these are questions that need to be answered. It is practically impossible to rent a house in Bethel because of the high cost of sewer bills and the property values are at rock bottom. Although the sewer project was not completed in Mayor Cox’s first administration, she put the plan in motion, and it has been downhill for the last

15 years. I think there was lack of leadership during administrations by both mayors. Norma Smith was elected mayor in 2006 and served until 2010 when she was defeated by Cox. Mayor Smith came into office and took up the sewer project that Cox had started. Although the people did not want it, and could not afford it, she somehow managed to bring it to the board for a vote, and you guessed it, the aldermen did not do what the people wanted, they voted it in. They should have looked at reason #2 and used their own good judgment and common sense and voted it down. There is no way the people can pay for it. Neither the mayor nor the board of aldermen communicated with the citizens of Bethel Springs. In the last 15 years how many times have you been asked by the mayor or one of the town officials what you thought would be good for the town of Bethel Springs? How many phone calls have you received from the mayor or alderman and asked your opinion on any town business? If you went to a town meeting

and voiced your opinion were you treated fairly by the mayor and board of aldermen? Did they listen to you and consider any other opinions than their own? The have forgotten why they were elected, which is to serve the people of our town. How many of you wanted the sewer? Sure, we probably needed it but the people knew we could not afford it. We tried everything we could to voice our opposition to the sewer project but the voice of the people was not heard. Although the sewer project was passed under the administration of Mayor Smith, I think both administrations should share the blame for the mess we are in. Just remember what Mayor Cox said, ‘Don’t be the ones that try to block the sewer because we are going to put the sewer system in anyway.” Is this leadership? You be the judge. Jackie Miller Former Mayor of Bethel Springs, Tenn. (1995-96) Note: I think the well ordinance if passed will be the final nail in Bethel’s coffin. But that is another story for later.

and Guys. Ramer by Mrs J R Hamm Mr and Mrs Ramer Hill have moved to Selmer. Mr and Mrs J T Shelton are receiving congratulations upon the arrival of a new granddaughter in the home of Mr and Mrs Laverne Darby. Mrs Darby is the former Mary Nell Shelton. Showing at the Ritz next week: Cattle Drive - South Sea Sinners - Follow The Sun - Dakota - Frontier Outpost - Take Care of My Little Girl.

West Shiloh by Miss Zaida Fullwood - Mr and Mrs Willie Thomas attend the funeral of their nephew at Forrest City Ark. Pfc Floyd was killed in Korea and was the son of Mr and Mrs Callie Thomas. Mary Frances Fullwood entertained several friends and cousins at her birthday party. It was her 11th birthday. Cox’s Community by Dottie Jean Cox: Mrs Myrtle Russom and Hugh Wayne Cox celebrated their birthday Sept 27.

Mrs Clara Dillon is suffering a bruised leg and sprained ankle after a fall. Mr and Mrs Monroe Cox and Mr and Mrs Rayburn Smith celebrated their fourth anniversary recently. Selmer - The Loyal Workers class of the Christian Church met with Mrs Hunter Tull and Mrs Clyde Reedy was co-hostess. Mrs Edgar Hodges presented the program. Miss Wilma Higginbottom is convalescing from an operation. Mr and Mrs Joel Henry of Germantown

have purchased the J A Patrick residence north of Selmer and moved to our town. Mr Henry is a brother to Miles Henry, a Selmer resident. Mr and Mrs Keifer Robertson, Betty and Barbara, have left for their new home in Paducah, Ky. Miss Edna Lee Cook has completed her nurses training in Memphis and has accepted a job in Nashville. Joe Alexander gives a list of Revolutionary War soldiers that were early pioneer settlers in

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Our thoughts and prayers go out to members of our community who are serving in the armed forces: • Specialist Allen Alexander • SGT Joseph W. Baggett • SGT Andrew W. Bayless USMC • PFC Andy Bryant • Sgt. Kyle A. Brown, USMC • GySgt. Christopher T. Byrd, USMC • PVT Matlock Caffrey, USMC • Staff Sgt. Susan Cawley • Staff Sgt. Alicia L. Coil, USAF • CPL Mandy L. Cooper, USMC • SPC Mark A. Cooper, US Army • SGT James P. Crain • PFC Anthony “Tony” Crouse • SGT Major Joel Crouse • SP4 Richard Crouse • Aaron J. Cull Senior Airman U.S. Airforce • SGT Bobby J. Dickey US Army • C.W.3 James R. Dickey, Retired • SGT Todd Joseph Drobina, US Army • Captain Bonnie Lynn Dunlop • Corporal Bradley Eisenhut, USMC • Master Sgt. Lonnie J. Ellis, Air Force • Kip Ellison

• LCPL Dwight A. Emily Jr. • PV2 Jana Estes • Specialist Bryan Ray Ferguson • PV2 Skyler Gammill, US Army • Lydia Gillis, US Navy E3 • Malcolm Gillis E6, US Army National Guard • SSGT Stephen R. Graham • Daniel Gray, USMC Lance Corporal • SGT Rob Gray, US Army • A1C Stephanie Lynn Griffin, USAF • SSGT Dustin Hamm, USMC • PFC Isaac Harville • Lieutenant Colonel (Chaplain) Billy Hawkins • SPC Matthew Hemby, Army • SGT Brian W. Hendrix • SGT Timothy Hixon • Staff Sergeant Brian Lee Hood • Wes Huffman, Air Force • Private Alex Johnson, US Army • SGT Ricky L. Jordan, USMC • Army Officer 1st Lt. James Lax • Sergeant Joseph Lilly • Captain Troy E. Mathis

• 1st LT Jessica Mayfield, US Army in Iraq • SPC Ritchie A. McCrary • SPC Dustin McDonald • A1C Amanda K. McMillen, USAF • Joshua Lane Meek, Army • Jeffery Mitchell, Lance Corporal • SSGT Patrick Michael Moore, Nat. Guard • SGT Major Paula Norris • Pvt. Justin Overton, USMC • CPO Denise Picard Culverhouse • SPC Jeffery A. Pickett, US Army • SPC William Andrew “Andy” Pickett, Nat. Guard • SPC Robert H. Pittman, II • CPL James Scott Powell • CPL John M. Powell • Ernest Purez, Air Force • E4 Sophia Reinke • SGT. Charlie Rickman, US Army • John Robinson US Navy • S/ST Ryan Robinson Air Force • Angel Rodriguez, Petty Officer US Navy • SPC Blake Rudd • Specialist Robert Rzasa

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By T.C. Williams Homegoing Service for Terria Lipford formerly of Selmer, Tenn. who was living in Arkansas was held Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011 at the Forest Hill Church of Christ. Burial in the Cemetery here. We extend the family our deepest sympathy. She worked for many years as a CNA at the old Maple Hill Nursing Home. She was loved by all. T.C. Williams is on the sick list for the past week. Slowly improving, keep her in your prayers for a speedy recovery. Troy Albert Hurst of Adamsville, Tenn. visited T.C.W. on Wednesday along with lots of visitors & calls. They were well appreciated. Theresia Horton entered the hospital in Jackson on Monday, Nov. 21, 2011. Our prayers are with her that she will be able to come home soon. Willie Martin of N.Y. came down and spent a week with

his ex-wife Wheaty Martin of the Purdy Community also visited her family & friends. They had a wonderful time sightseeing. Hoping to come back this summer. Annual Thanksgiving dinner for the Welch’s family & friends was held in the home Willie C. Saint Tamela on Thursday. Plenty of turkey & dressing and all the trimmings were served. Family and friends from all around attended for a large gathering. They had a good time and departed for home until next year if the Lord will. The children & grandchildren of the late Mose & Ellis R. Hansell gathered in the home of Linda Kirk for their dinner. They walked around the block talking of memories in the past. Stopped to chat. Jewel Ridgely of Humboldt passed away and Douglas and LeVadis were home for Thanksgiving from Nashville.

Food Give Away for the Needy Mary Katherine Harrison

1st Birthday Mary Katherine is celebrating her 1st birthday on December 2nd! Her parents are Jesse & Felicia Harrison. She is the granddaughter of Tina Carroll, Danny Carroll, and Jim & Kim Harrison. Her great-grandparents are Gerald and Nell Fisher, Louise Carroll, James Larry & Phyllis Webb, and the late John & Mary Harrison. Her great-grandma is Gladys Webb. Happy Birthday MK! We love you!

Food Give Away for the Needy in McNairy County will be at 527 Sunset Dr., corner of Hwy 64 and Sunset Dr., behind the BP Station on left, in Adamsville on Thursday, December 8, 2011 8:30 a.m. until all food is given away. TO QUALIFY FOR FOOD: 1. Monthly income (bring pay stub or Food Stamp Card) below $2,700 for a family of four below $1,821 for a family of two below $1,350 for family of one 2. Need picture ID or Social Security Card. 3. Bring utility bill stub (showing you live in McNairy County) 4. Only one box of food, per household or address. First come, first serve until all food is given away. We plan to have this program available every month, watch paper for date. Sponsored by: Mid-South Food Bank and McNairy County Loaves and Fishes.

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In Loving Memory It has been a year since you left us. God alone knows the hurt and pain. We love and miss you more than words can say. Frances, Vonda, Sanford, Hunter, Kyle, Mark, Terrie, Chase, Trey Will Tom Murray 1935-2010

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Kennedy Family We the Kennedy family would like to extend a huge thanks to everyone who made donations, and/or participated in the benefit for our family. We would also like to extend a thanks to everyone for all your thoughts and prayers as we work to rebuild our lives. We can never thank each and every one of you enough. Without you all we don’t know how we would have made it this far. Everything everyone has done for us has been so kind and is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Misty, Dalton & Makayla Kennedy

Barnes Family We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone for their prayers, calls, visits, and other acts of kindness during the illness and recent passing of our loved one, James W. Barnes. Sincerely, The Family

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A Legend By Dorothy Goodrum Contributor

Occasionally you meet someone in life you just know is a special person. I recently had the privilege to meet such a person and today I would like to tell you about him. Mr. Travis (Oneal) Fullwood was born November 5, 1924, the youngest of five children born to Tom and Carrie Moore Fullwood. He attended school through the seventh grade at Moore’s Chapel near Pebble Hill located between Stantonville and Michie, TN. He began school at Michie in the eighth grade and was inducted into the U.S. Navy while in the eleventh grade there. Mr. Fullwood served in the Navy until May 1946. He then returned to civilian life in Stantonville, TN and began working at Brown Shoe Company and on the farm with his father. On September 1, 1950 he married the love of his life, Mary Ruth Burks who he had dated for about ten years. Mr. Fullwood began his college education at the University of Tennessee, Martin in 1951 and went on to finish his degree in Electrical Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 1955. After graduation he and his wife moved to Manchester, TN where he began working for Arnold Engineering & Developmental Canter. He remained there for about two years but then had the opportunity to work for Brown Engineering from 1957-1960. In 1958 NASA was created and Mr. Fullwood began his career there in 1960 where he remained as Engineer for NASA until his retirement in 1987. The space program was advancing during the 60’s under the direction of German scientist Werner Von Braun who had many accomplishments during his time with NASA. Mr. Fullwood worked for NASA during the time of the landing on the moon and he was privileged to work on electrical systems on the Redstone, Jupiter, Saturn and others. His job required him to travel to Florida to Cape Canaveral, now known as Cape Kennedy when there was

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Travis Fullwood and Craig Hall a blast off. Mr. Fullwood stated he enjoyed was in physical therapy. He was accepted his work and feels blessed to have been into the PTA program at ICC. He has been a PTA now for 13 years. For ten years he able to make a living doing a job he loved. One of Mr. Fullwood’s favorite hobbies worked at a hospital but for the last three is recording, collecting and listening to years he has worked with Rehab of Amerimusic. He has recorded a large number of ca in nursing and rehab centers. Craig and his wife Vicky have three CD’s with the Big Band era music as well as children, Paige who is ten, Ethan who is Swing and Western Swing music. Mr. Fullwood and his wife Mary Ruth eight and Avery who is four. He and his lived in the Huntsville, Alabama area wife, who is now a nurse practitioner in most of their married lives. Mrs. Fullwood Iuka have been married for twenty years. passed away in May 2009 and Mr. Full- Outside of work, Craig loves the outdoors. wood continued to live in Huntsville until He is also a Sunday School teacher at his September of this year when he moved to church. These two men have become very good McNairy County Health Care Center to be near family while he is rehabilitating from friends. Craig helps Mr. Fullwood gain surgery and a serious fall where he broke back some of his functional ability and Mr. Fullwood shares a wealth of knowla hip. Mr. Fullwood has made a special edge and experience. As for me, I just enfriend during his rehab at McNairy County joy learning from both of these great men Health Care. He enjoys visiting and talking whom we are very blessed to have in our with one of our physical therapists Mr. facility. After all, knowledge is a great tool Craig Hall. Craig is another special per- however you receive it. Until next time….. son who also has an interesting story. He and his wife both attended NEMCC and were married within one year. They both Special Brides ... had been accepted into the RN program Christie Clayton Adam Killingsworth but after the first year December 10, 2011 Craig knew his heart

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Lilly Nixon and Jennifer Jones are trying on 2 of the 20 Christmas / Mistletoe Ball dresses at Jesus Cares Thrift Store with prices ranging from $10-$15. Jesus Cares also has clothing for youth and children as well as men and women - jackets and winter coats. Jesus Cares is a completely volunteer organization that uses much of their income to assist McNairy Co. families with utilities and clothing needs. Yes!! Anyone can shop the Jesus Cares Thrift Store - even you, and in doing so you participate in their mission to help the underprivileged and disadvantaged with utilites. Thank you for shopping Jesus Cares - hours are Monday 10-5, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10-3, closed Wednesday and Sunday. P.S. - there are only 20 dresses and they can all make you look “knock down pretty.” Come in and pick your color and size.

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community events • Sponsors Needed The Christmas “Angel Tree” program coordinated through the McNairy County Family Resource Center is in desperate need of sponsors! Your support is greatly needed! Please consider sponsoring a child/ children or sending in a monetary donation to the Family Resource Center to help get children sponsored. • Christmas Light Display Community is invited to drive by the home of Jack Reynolds at 604 Lawton Rd, Selmer to view a large display of Christmas lights.

December 1

• Meet the Author “Jack Hinson’s One-Man War: A Civil War Sniper” Shiloh S.C.V. Camp December meeting will host a special guest speaker on Thursday, Dec. 1 at Shiloh Methodist Church. Retired Marine Lt. Col. Tom McKenney will speak on his book, Jack Hinson’s One-Man War: A Civil War Sniper. Meeting will begin at 6 p.m. with supper of ham & fixins for $5. Lecture follows at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited, please come and bring a friend.

December 2

• Stantonville Fish Fry The Stantonville Fire Dept. will be having a fish fry at the Civic Center on Friday, Dec. 2 from 4-7 p.m. Fish, chicken strips, and popcorn shrimp will be served. Carry out available. $10 per adult and $6 per half order. All proceeds go to the Fire Dept.

December 3

• Breakfast with Santa Come for pancakes, sausage, biscuits and pictures with Santa on Saturday morning, Dec. 3 from 8-10 a.m. at the Selmer Community Center. Meal tickets & Admission: Adults $5, Kids 12 & under $3, Picture with Santa $5. Proceeds benefit McNairy Co. Carl Perkins Center for Prevention of Child Abuse. • Selmer Christmas Parade Come see the McNairy County Christmas Parade on Saturday evening, Dec. 3. Parade starts at 5 p.m. at the park and goes through town. For registration forms contact McNairy Regional Alliance at 6456360. • Square Dance Purdy Community Center will host a Square Dance Sat-

urday night, Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. with square dancing and band: The Courthouse Pickers. Concessions will be available. • 700 Wins Coach’s Reception A reception honoring Coach Jerry Lott reaching the milestone of 700 wins will immediately follow the girls basketball game at McNairy Central High School on Saturday, Dec. 3. All former players, coaches, and friends are invited to attend. • Steven Kennedy Benefit There will be a Family Game Day from 11:30 until 4:30 Dec. 3 at the Selmer Jaycees Building. Games for kids and adults - $5.00 for 25 playing tickets. Concessions, prizes and a dunking booth will be available.

December 4

• Corinth Symphony Orchestra “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” Concert will be Dec. 4 at 2:30 p.m. at Coliseum Civic Center in downtown Corinth featuring vocal talents of: Chad Dickerson, Tenecia Guise, & B.T. Cox Elementary School Choir. Tickets $15, students & seniors $10, active

Thanksgiving in Ms. Kristie’s class

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Ms. Kristie’s class at First Baptist Preschool as celebrated Thanksgiving with a Feast. The little Pilgrims are (front row l to r) Addie Redmon, Cooper Davis, James Holman, Natalie Holland, Holland Johnson. Back row l to right: Samuel Maxedon, Myleigh Cox, Tyler Mangrum, Adalynn Hatch, Carlee Shelton and Casey Crowe. Not pictured is Gracie Lowrance. The children all enjoyed the Feast and learning about the first Thanksgiving.

sheriff’s log November 21, 2011

Assault report – Meeks Rd. 12:43 a.m. Assault report – Meeks Rd. 12:44 a.m. Shots fired – Hwy 57 E 1:48 a.m. Reckless driver – Ellis Lane 1:16 p.m. Theft report – Meeks Rd. 1:30 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45 3:47 p.m. Suspicious person – Archer Rd. 5:13 p.m. Theft report – Dunaway Rd. 5:36 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 64 8:23 p.m. Traffic stop - Main St. Adamsville 8:46 p.m. Traffic stop – Allen McCoy Rd. 9:22 p.m.

Traffic stop – Hwy 45 9:36 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 64 E 10:25 p.m. Domestic in progress, physical – Finger Leapwood Rd. 10:43 p.m.

November 22, 2011

Vandalism – Leapwood Enville Rd. 12:38 a.m. Reckless driver – Sticine Rd. 1:29 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45 2:47 p.m. Busy – McNairy Regional 3:01 p.m. Theft report – Albert Owens Rd. 3:10 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45 3:11 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45 3:40 p.m. Alarm, residence – Oxford Creek 4:47 p.m. Traffic Stop – Hwy 64 E 5:15 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45 5:20 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 64 6:07 p.m.

Suspicious vehicle – Hwy 57 7:09 p.m. Vandalism – Old Hwy 45 S 7:17 p.m. Traffic stop – Hines Gin Rd. 7:30 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45 S 9:13 p.m. Traffic stop – Blanton St. 9:29 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45 S 9:47 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45 S 10:37 p.m.

November 23, 2011

Suspicious person – Finger Leapwood Rd. 1:30 a.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 199 1:54 a.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45 6:41 a.m. Busy – Baptist Ext 6:51 a.m. Breaking & entering Hwy 57 7:41 a.m. Assist motorist – Meeks Rd. 7:58 a.m. Traffic stop – Bethel Purdy Rd. 8:59 a.m.

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December 5

• Retired Teachers Meeting The McNairy County Retired Teachers will meet on Dec. 5 at The Mulberry Manor at 11:00 a.m. Rather than exchanging Christmas gifts, members are asked to make a donation to the Scholarship Fund. Members are encouraged to come and enjoy the food, fellowship and an informative program presented by McNairy County Sheriff Guy Buck.

December 7

• Democrat Women Christmas Dinner The McNairy Co. Democrat Women will have their Annual Christmas Party on Mon., Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the decorated headquarters in Selmer. We will be collecting Christmas wrapping paper & tape for the Carl Perkins Child Abuse Center. Bring your favorite finger foods & join us as we celebrate the Christmas season. Everyone invited. • FCS meeting Fellowship of Christian Students will host a night meeting on Wednesday, December 7th in the Little Theatre at McNairy

Central. There will be food at 6:00 with a devotional and song at 6:30. Everyone is invited.

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December 8

• Naming Ceremony for Bethel Springs Gym A ceremony will be held on Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. to name the Bethel Springs Gym in honor of Alvin Wilson.

December 10

• Dancing with the Kings and Queens On Saturday, Dec. 10 Selmer Civic Center will hold a dance contest with DJ Randall Surratt from 7 p.m. - midnight. Refreshments available. Trophies will be given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. Admission is $10. Tickets are available at B&R Beauty Shop 645-3392. If you would like to be a Contestant please contact Sherry Smith at 610-6011.

December 11

• McNairy County Christmas Hee-Haw Show The Christmas Hee-Haw Show will be Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011 at the MCHS Little Theater. The show will start at 2 p.m. Admission for adults is $5, children 7-12 $3, and under 6 is free. All proceeds will go to The

“Santa Brought My DaddyHome” Children’s Book Signing Ann Littlefield Handy has written her first book and will be signing copies the night of the Adamsville Christmas Parade at the Farmers and Merchants Bank from 5-7 p. m. For more information contact Ann at 731-632-4182. • Adamsville Christmas Parade The Adamsville Christmas Parade, “The Gifts of Christmas,” will be Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. Float/Entry Applications will be taken at Adamsville City Hall.

December 15

• “Moms to Be” Celebration: Breastfeeding is Baby’s Best Christmas Present! Free gifts, information and fun for all from 1:30-3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 15 at the McConnico Memorial Library in Selmer. For more information call 731-6453474 and dial Ext.105 for Ruth Teague, WIC Nutritionist, or Ext. 109 for Beth Hamilton, Health Educator.

Today in Civil War history: November 30, 1861 Confederate President Jefferson Davis accepts Gen. Braxton Bragg’s resignation as commander of the Army of Tennessee and appoints William Hardee temporary commander. Bragg fought at Shiloh, commanding a corps that fought at the Hornet’s Nest. After Gen. Albert Sidney Johnston was killed, Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard assumed command and appointed Bragg his second in command. Bragg was unhappy when Beauregard called off a late-afternoon attack against the Union’s welldefended final position. The following day, Union forces counterattacked and the Confederates retreated to Corinth. Bragg retreated rather than following up on his success at Perryville, Ky. His officers demanded that he be replaced, but after meeting with him, Davis declined. However, his

Traffic stop – Hwy 45 S 10:05 a.m. 911 Hang-up – Hwy 64 W 11:06 a.m. Animal Control, at large – Joe Dillon 12:56 p.m. Public service - Hwy 142 1:00 p.m. Traffic stop – Shelton Lp. 2:55 p.m. Traffic stop - Mayflower Rd. 3:06 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45 S 3:20 p.m. Theft report – Friendship Rd. 4:52 p.m. Theft report – Guy Chewalla Rd. 5:05 p.m. Traffic stop – Cotton Ln. 6:41 p.m. Officer – Friendship Rd. 7:29 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45 S 8:16 p.m. Theft report – Purdy Beauty Hill

relationship with his officers was irreparably damaged. His subordinates, including Hardee, were also unhappy with his retreat at the battle of Stones River, Tenn. Davis sent Gen. Joseph E. Johnston to investigate the condition of the Army of the Tennessee, assuming he would find it wanting and take command, but he did not. In part, this was because Johnston was afraid people would think he was taking advantage of the situation for personal gain. Maj. Gen. William S. Rosecrans flanked Bragg’s forces at Tullahoma, Tenn. and Bragg was slow to react and his subordinates were uncooperative. Bragg was forced to retreat from Tullahoma. Rosecrans’ forces drew Bragg’s army north of Chattanooga. The Union crossed the Tennessee River, forcing Bragg to abandon Chattanooga.

Rd. 9:11 p.m. Welfare check – John George Lp. 9:58 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45 S 11:00 p.m.

November 24, 2011

Traffic stop – Hwy 45 S 3:21 a.m. Officer – Joe Dillon Rd. 8:24 a.m. Body reported, not found – Leapwood Enville Rd. 12:05 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 64 W 6:01 p.m. Suspicious vehicle – Jimmy Lane 8:13 p.m. Officer – Dunaway Rd. 8:25 p.m. Unwanted subject – Dickey Rd. 8:36 p.m. Domestic in progress, physical – Dunaway Rd. 8:41 p.m. Traffic stop – Ramer Selmer Rd. 9:19 p.m. Unwanted subject

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Bragg defeated Rosecrans at Chickamauga, Ga., but rather than destroying the Union army, it was allowed to retreat to Chattanooga. Bragg’s subordinates were unhappy that he did not pursue Rosecrans to Chattanooga. Several of his subordinates prepared a petition for his dismissal for Davis, but he left Bragg in command. Bragg’s army was defeated at the Battle of Lookout Mountain on Nov. 24 and the following day at the Battle of Missionary Ridge. His routed army retreated to Dalton, Ga. Bragg offered his resignation on Nov. 29.

church events December 10

•Breakfast with Santa Have breakfast with Santa on December 10, 2011 from 8 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Cypress Creek First Baptist Church. • Selmer First Baptist “A Perfect Christmas” “A Perfect Christmas” presented by the Worship Choir, Praise Team, Youth Choir, Children’s Choir, Ladies’ Ensemble, Hand Bells, Drama Team and Orchestra of First Baptist Church of Selmer will be Saturday, December 10th at 7 pm and Sunday, December 11th at 6 p.m. The church is located at 310 West Court Avenue in Selmer. Free Admission, Child Care Provided.

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November: Adoption month in McNairy County

Office of the Mayor McNairy County Tennessee Proclamation

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McNairy County Mayor Wilburn Gene Ashe signs a proclamation declairing November as a adoption month in McNairy County last Monday. Ashe is joined by Camecia Springfield, permanency specialist, for the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services for the signing ceremony.

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McNairy County. Many of these had Land Grants for service in the Army. Probably quite a few of them sleep in unmarked graves. If descendants could located these burial places, the Government would furnish markers for same. Here is a list of the veterans who were still living in 1840: Pugh Cannon, age 80; Jovan Cox, 79; Alexander McCuller Sr, 81; William Barnes, 75; Robert Moore, 78; John Stewart, 83; Daniel Hill, 83; Robert Rankin, 83; John Adams age not listed. Those who died before 1840: Bartholomew Stovall, Cap. John Henderson. This record was copied from William’s History of West Tennessee. Hope lovers of history will appreciate this donation. /s/ Joe Alexander. Mrs Lucille Abernathy, wife of Will Terry Abernathy died Oct 3, 1951, after an extended illness. Funeral services were held in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home, conducted by Bro Franks S Perry, and interment in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs Abernathy, 36 years of age, was the daughter of Mrs N Q Purser Sr and the late M Purser. She was born and reared in Dayton, Tenn. She received her higher education at Milligan College and Tennessee Tech. She taught at Rhea County Schools for seven years and taught school in Selmer until her health began to fail. Besides her mother and husband, she leaves a daughter

WHEREAS, Adoption is one of the ways in which families come together and provide for each other, and WHEREAS, Adoption provides stability and roots for children who find themselves without these valuable tools, and WHEREAS, Adoption makes the richness of parenthood available to those who might otherwise not be able to enjoy this privilege, and WHEREAS, Every child deserves a family and all efforts will be made for permanency of children in foster care in a timely manner, and WHEREAS, Our community and our world are immeasurably improved by

Mary Jane Abernathy and a son Terry Abernathy; three sisters, Mrs William West of Elizabethton, Tenn, Mrs Donald Reed of Dayton, Tenn, Mrs Russell Downs of West Palm Beach, Fl. Two brother Crawford R Purser of Guntersville, Ala and N Q Pruser Jr of Dayton. Funeral services for Private David Cecil Hindman were held in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home, burial in Shiloh National Park Cemetery. Pvt Hindman was a casualty of the Korean War and died Sept 3, 1950. He is survived by his mother, Mrs Rosie Hindman; two sisters, Mrs Marie Colbert and Miss Agnes Hindman , all of Hart, Mich; one brother Tommy Hindman and one grandfather Tommy Hindman of Corinth, Miss. Lillard Clark, age 26, a resident of Crooked Creek community died Oct 1, 1951, Monday morning in a car - train accident. Mr Clark was in a car driven by L M Johnson of Corinth. Linnie Lusk of Selmer was of Selmer was also a passenger. The other men were not seriously hurt. The three men were employed at the housing project on East Chester Street and were crossing the GM & O Railroad at the Magnolia Street crossing, when struck by a northbound passenger train. Services were held at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel and burial in Clear Creek Cemetery. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs Montez Clark and one son, Sammy Ray Clark. Mrs Orpha Nell Copeland Sharp,

the presence of families who love and support each other, and WHEREAS, The Department of Children’s Services has labored to present adoption as an option that will accommodate families desiring children and for children needing the security of a permanent home, and NOW, THEREFORE, I, Wilburn Ashe, Mayor of McNairy County, TN do hereby declare November as “NATIONAL ADOPTION MONTH” in McNairy County and urge all citizens to join us in this worthwhile observance. Wilburn Gene Ashe McNairy County Mayor

Six McNairy County boys complete basic airman course left to right, top: Pvt. John Curtis, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Curtis, Pvt. Etheridge C. Suggs, son of Mr. and Mrs. Etheridge F. Suggs. Middle: Pvt. Tommy McClain, son of Mrs. Grove McClain; Pvt. Allen Smith, son of Mrs. Lanie Smith; Bottom: Pvt. Robert G. Doss, son of Mrs. Louise Coats; Pvt. John M. Vaughn, son of Mr. J.G. Vaughn.

Raceway inducted in Chamber of Commerce

Staff Photo by Jeff Whitten

A ribbon-cutting ceremony commemorates the induction of Selmer Raceway into the McNairy County Chamber of Commerce Nov 17. Pictured are Latasha Acoff, Regional Manager, Joe Shoemate, District Manager, Jashod Patel, Rasik Patel and Krish, Jay Patel, Mina Patel, Russell Ingle, Director of Chamber Programs, McNairy Regional Alliance, Ted Moore, Executive Director, MRA.

age 25, was killed while starting to cross a street in Trenton on Sat night, Sept 29, 1951. She had been working at the night shift at one of the Milan Plants and had returned home from work. As she walked from behind her parked car, she was struck and killed instantly. Funeral services, conducted by Bro Albert Plunk, were held at Mars Hill Church and burial in Mars Hill Cemetery. She leaves one son Tommy James Sharp, parents, Mr and Mrs T E Copeland; two brothers, James and Charlie Copeland; and grandparents, Mr and Mrs J M Copeland, all of Adamsville. Funeral services for Pvt John Earnest Smith were held at the Falcon Church. Rev Lloyd W Ramer, ex-chaplain of the Army, officiated the military funeral. Pvt Smith lost his life in Korea, Mar 12, 1951, while fighting a tent fire, which was filled with ammunition. He was the son of Mr and Mrs P R Smith of Selmer. Besides his parents, he is survived by four sisters, Mrs Perry D Forsythe, Evelyn Smith, Mary Alice Smith and Waydene Smith; five brothers, Morland Smith, Acie E Smith, London Smith, Loyal Glenn Smith and George W Smith, and grandmother Mrs A B Smith of Selmer. Mr Acie Edgar young, age 79, a retired McNairy County farmers died Sept 29, 1951. Services were held at Sweet Lips Church and burial in the cemetery there. Mr Young leaves three sons: Dwight Young and Guy Young of

Pinson, and A J Young of Finger; two daughters, Mrs Vivan Patterson of Bethel Springs and Mrs Bernice Smith of Finger; two brothers, Rube Young and Sherman Young and 22 grandchildren. Randy Phillips Martin, 4 day old son of Mr and Mrs Reubin Martin of Memphis died Sept 27, 1951. Services and burial was at Mars Hill cemetery. Besides his parents he leaves one sister, Connie Martin; grandparents, Mr and Mrs Thomas Martin and Mr and Mrs J G Ferrell all of Leapwood. Mr Daniel G Gray, age 91, who resided at Rt 1, Michie, died Oct 2, 1951. Funeral services were held at Michie Baptist Church and burial in Carter Cemetery. The deceased leaves two sons: Jim W Gray and J F Gray of Michie; two step-daughters, Tilda Lambert and Bell Childers, of Michie and two grandchildren and three step grandchildren. Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge. Mrs Fannie Driskell, age 73, who resided near the Acton community, died at her home Sept 27, 1951. She was a member of the Farmington Baptist Church. Funeral services were held at Acton Church of Christ and burial was in the coln Cemetery. The deceased is survived by one daughter, Mrs Vera Briley and one son Noel Driskell and one brother, Will Parker. Volume 48, Number 44. Wilbur Wright, Editor and Publisher.

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Woman scuffles with Adamsville police By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

An Adamsville woman who called the police ended up in a scuffle with them. Crystal Gayle Maw scuffled 30 minutes with officers, threw a coke bottle, hit, kicked and even bit Assistant Police Chief Jerry Christopher. The woman was pepper sprayed and tasered, but it finally took officers from the McNairy Sheriff’s Department and Crump Police Department, as well as Adamsville Police to subdue her. It all began on Nov. 14 when Maw called the police, saying

someone was breaking her window, according to the police report by Christopher. She said four people tried to jump her on her porch and then tried to break her window. Maw called her sister Rose Mary and said that she was bleeding and that Christoper and Officer Freeman McDonald were trying to kill her. Maw then left on foot toward the red light. Maw started across the highway under the red light and threw a coke at Christopher, who grabbed her and they fell in the middle of the highway. Christopher and Freeman scuffled with Maw for about 30 minutes before Investigator James Frazier from the McNairy

County Sheriff’s Department arrived, along with officers Jeff Plunk and David Jones of the Crump Police Department. Maw was pepper sprayed three times, but it failed to subdue her. Plunk tasered her, but she still kept fighting. She was finally subdued and transported to the McNairy County Jail. Maw was charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault for throwing the coke bottle at Christopher, hitting him in the chest as well as kicking him in the left leg. Maw also bit McDonald on the leg and on three fingers of his left hand. She was also charged with Reckless Endangerment, Resisting Arrest and Disorderly Conduct.

McNairy Business Spotlight: Butterflies & Bumblebees Business: Butterflies & Bumblebees Location: 100 West Court Ave., Selmer Phone: (731) 645-7701 Open Since: October 2004 Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Owner: Brooke Redmon-Benton “We are a unique boutique that offers a wide array of children’s apparel, gifts, & accessories at competitive prices.” Do you want your business to appear in McNairy Business Spotlight? McNairy Business Spotlight is a new section highlighting a unique shopping, dining or service related business each week. Businesses are chosen in a random drawing every Wednesday from all of our valid entries for that week. To enter, drop your business card off at the Independent Appeal office at 111 North Second St., Selmer, Tenn. Businesses are limited to one appearance in the MBS per calendar year.

MCNAIRY COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY Apostolic:

Life Tabernacle 1353 Hwy. 142, Selmer Thomas Davis, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Baptist: Freewill: Meeks Grove Freewill Baptist 1030 Tommy Sanders Rd., Stantonville Interim Pastor: Bro. Terrell Tedford

Locke Rd. Baptist Locke Road, Selmer Jim Outland, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. / Wed. 7 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 each month beginning at 10:30 a.m. with song service, preaching at 11 a.m.

Adamsville Freewill Baptist Church Old Shiloh Road Adamsville, TN 38310 Marcus Morrow, Pastor Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11:15 a.m. Selmer Primitive Baptist Church Sunday night 5:00 p.m. (with exception of 1st & 3rd Sunday) 331 Falcon Rd., Selmer TV-18 Program 1st & 3rd Sunday at 3:00 p.m., Elder Clinton Barnett, Pastor Wednesday night Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 3rd Sunday Each Month: 10:30 a.m. Solitude Freewill Baptist Church 414 Meeks Rd., Adamsville Shane Thompson, Pastor Sunday: 9:45 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Independent: Calvary Baptist Church Hwy. 22 North, Adamsville Pastor: Jimmy Cates Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship: Sun. 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. Faith Baptist Church 1301 Peach St., Selmer Dr. S. Freed Ware, 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. First Baptist Church Finger Finger-Leapwood Rd., Finger Rev. Bobby Bray Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship: Sun. 11 a.m. & 5 p.m.

Southern: Central Baptist Church 675 Dowty Road, Selmer Bro. Oscar White, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday: 10:45 a.m. & 5 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Chapel Hill Baptist 6371 Vernie Kirk Rd., Pocahontas Bro. Frank Bell, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. • Wed.: 7:00 p.m. Chewalla Baptist Church 190 Chewalla St., Ramer Richard Doyle, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday: 10:45 a.m. & 6:15 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Clear Creek Baptist Church 1728 Lawton Rd., Selmer Chuck Castles, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 8:45 & 11 a.m. Sunday Worship: 8:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Covenant Baptist Church 6515 Hwy 57 East, Michie, TN 38357 Pastor: K. Brian Rainey Music & Youth Director: Cameron Miller Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Night: 7:00 p.m.

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Cypress Creek First Baptist Church 14 Falcon St., Selmer Pastor: Clifford Wynn Sunday School: 9 a.m. Worship: Sun. 10 a.m. / Wed. 7 p.m. Eastview Baptist Church Hwy. 45 S., Eastview, TN Rob Burnes, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Falcon Baptist Church 777 Falcon Rd., Selmer Bro. Mark Hoover, 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 Street, Adamsville Phil Mitchell, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 8:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6:15 p.m. Wednesday: 6:45 p.m. First Baptist Church of Bethel Springs 142 Jackson St., Bethel Springs Ben Martin, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6 p.m. First Baptist Church of Michie 5658 Hwy 22 S., Michie James Hardin, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. First Baptist Church of Selmer 310 W. Court Avenue, Selmer Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 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. Friendship Baptist Church 2370 Friendship Rd., Ramer Bro. Joy Foster Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Good Hope Baptist 678 Good Hope Church Rd., Adamsville Tim Elrod, Pastor 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 Nate Penland, Pastor Sunday: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:15 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 877 W. Cherry, Selmer Bro. Harold King Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday: 10:15 a.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:15 p.m. Mt. Gilead Baptist Church 6185 Rowsey School Rd., Bethel Spr. Rev. Mike Hollaway, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday Discipleship Training: 5 p.m Wednesday: 7 p.m. Mt. Zion Baptist Church Litt Wilson Rd., McNairy, TN Bro. Danny Rowland, Pastor Sunday: 11 a.m., 7 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. New Vision Baptist Church 65 Linsey Lane, Selmer George Kyle, Pastor Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:15 a.m. Sunday Night: 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Olive Hill Baptist Church 46 Olive Hill Church Lp., Guys, TN Cody Hill, 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 James Young, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 7 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. Unity Baptist Church Unity Church Road, Ramer Dr. Ronald Meeks, 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 Rd., Stantonville Bro. David Simmons, Pastor Church of Christ: Acton Church of Christ 9389 Hwy. 22 S., Michie Joe Story, Minister Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:50 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Adamsville Church of Christ 243 E. Main St., Adamsville Ray Wilson, Minister Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Cypress Tank Church of Christ 2645 Cypress Tank Rd., Pocahontas Dr. Brian Jackson, Minister Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 5 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Eastside Church of Christ 1366 E. Poplar, Selmer Luke DeLavergne, Minister 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 Donald Woods, Minister Fourth Street Church of Christ 142 N. Fourth St., Selmer Jeremy Weekley, 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 731-239-4500 Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m., 5 p.m. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Stantonville Church of Christ 8228 Hwy. 142, Stantonville Larry Redmond, Minister Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Church of God: Bethel Springs Church of God 1814 Buena Vista Rd., Bethel Springs Aaron Moss, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Center Ridge Pentecostal Church of God 910 Center Ridge Rd., Bethel Springs Rev. Terry Resley, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 Sunday Morning Service: 10:45 Sunday Night Service: 5:30 Wednesday: 7:00 Piney Grove Church of God 888 Rose Creek Rd., Selmer Rev. Tracy Sanders, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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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. Church of God of Prophecy 3886 Main St., Bethel Springs James Lawson, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.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: 7:00 p.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. Mt. Vernon CP Church 3101 Mt. Vernon Rd, Ramer Jeff DeWees, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. New Salem Cumberland Presbyerian Church 453 New Salem Rd., Bethel Springs Earl Phelps, 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, TN Pastor: Albert Brown Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. Methodist: Adamsville First United Methodist 225 E Main St., Adamsville Rev. Dr. Toni Watson Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Buena Vista Methodist Church Tull Road, Bethel Springs Jim Barber, Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. First United Methodist Church P.O. Box 265, Selmer Rev. Mike Pilcher, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. Wednesday: Supper 6:15 p.m. & Studies 7 p.m. Lebanon United Methodist Church 250 Chambers Store Rd., Michie Stephen Webb, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Wednesday: 5:30 p.m. New Hope United Methodist Church Sticine Road Michie, TN Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Wed. Bible Study 6:30 p.m. David Harstin, Pastor Pebble Hill Methodist Ch. 2768 Chambers Store Rd., Michie Rev. Alvin Jones, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Stantonville United Methodist Church 8351 Hwy 142, Stantonville, TN David Harstin, Pastor Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

Sulphur Springs United Methodist Located on Sulphur Springs Rd., Selmer Jim Barber, Pastor Children’s Church: 11 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Union Grove United Methodist Pleasant Site Rd., Selmer Stephen Webb, 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 Glen Scott, Pastor Worship: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School: 10:15 Pentecostal: Beauty Hill Pentecostal Church Limon Gage Road Bethel Springs, TN Pastor: Jonathan Tubbs Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 a.m. Bethel Springs United Pentecostal 3591 Main St., Bethel Springs Jeff Young, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: 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 Rev. Jimmy Kelly, Pastor Sunday 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. Dr. Larry W. (Bud) Sizemore Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Bethesda Presbyterian Church 50 Bethesda Loop, Selmer Bro. Chris Dancer, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. First Presbyterian Church USA 800 Poplar Ave., Selmer Dr. James Jones, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. Mount 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: 8 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: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Other/Non-Denominational: A New Beginning Sol Coulston Rd., Bethel Springs Kenneth Kitchen, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Believers’ Church 1431 Peach St., Selmer Bill Linam, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.

First Christian Church 133 N. Third St., Selmer Sunday: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.

City of Refuge Church 300 Emmons Rd., Selmer C.A. “Skeet” Jackson, Pastor Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Faith Pointe Church 440 Hwy. 64, Adamsville Marcus Whitman, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Fellowship Church 142 South Y Shopping Center Selmer, Tennessee Wednesday - 7p.m. Sunday - 10 a.m. For info call 731-434-0097 www.onechurchnow.com

Moores School House Full Gospel Fellowship Church 115 Tull Road, Selmer 731-646-1837 David Paseur, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m., 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Nights: 7 p.m. Harvest Bible College Harvest Evangelistic Intl. Ministries Inc. 349 Old Hwy 45 S, Guys Roger Reece, Pastor Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Nights: 7 p.m. Petra Ministries Church 393 S. 6th Street Selmer, TN 38375 Phone 731-434-1002 Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday Night: 6:00 P.M. Thursday Bible Study: 7:00 P.M. Pastors, Paul and Bonnie Young

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. Wednesday: 7 p.m. www.lifewindchurch.com Safe Harbor Church 1514 Peach Street, Selmer Bro. Paul Henley, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Wednesday: 6 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 Street, Selmer Kerry Sanders, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Thursday night: 7 p.m.

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Adamsville tripped up by Dresden Cardinals end title run with 35-19 loss to Lions By Amanda Lowrance Head Sports Writer

For the first time since 1986, the Adamsville Cardinal Football team made it to the semifinals of the Division I BlueCross Bowl Class 2A Football Playoffs, and this is their third time in a row to compete in the playoffs. In 2009, the Cardinals finished in the quarterfinals, and in 2010, they made it to the second round. On their home field, Adamsville has won four out of five playoff games. Unfortunately, the Cardinals finished their winning streak last Friday at home in the semifinal matchup against the Dresden Lions, 35-19. With only a 12-6 loss in the first game of the regular season to the Chester County Eagles, Adamsville said goodbye to their 2011 season after an 11-2 overall record. The Cardinals won 11 games in a row and fell to the visiting Lions, who traveled over 80 miles for the semifinals. The McNairy County crowd filled Lendon Martin Memorial Stadium and awaited the biggest game of the year. The audience held up signs, wore red, and cheered for their local players. Ashley Durham, Miss Tennessee USA 2011 supported her local team along with the Cardinal mascot and the state winning AHS band. The spirit line was made up of hundreds of people to greet the Cardinals as they took the field. Adamsville won the toss giving Dresden the opening kickoff. The ball changed hands a few times, giving the Cardinals possession for the second time. With a time of 1:39, the Lions recovered a fumble and ran it into the end zone for the 20-yard touchdown. The point after touchdown gave Dresden the dreaded lead of 7-0. Many of the spectators believed that if Adamsville could score the first touchdown, the Cardinals would be unbeatable. Just as the last seconds ticked off the scoreboard in the first quarter, Zak Neary carried the ball past the goal line from the 43-yard-line for a Cardinal touchdown. The PAT kicked by Dustin Plunk was blocked by a Dresden defender. The first quarter ended 7-6, with Adamsville trailing by one point. The Lions came out in the second with a long pass to an open wide receiver, who marched the ball into the end zone. This time the PAT was blocked by Adamsville’s Kasey Hurley and the score was 13-6. A five-yard pass from Dalton Plunk to Josh Shoate in the end zone put the Cardinals back in the running. Adamsville tied the game at 13 after a successful PAT from Dustin Plunk with almost five minutes remaining in the second quarter. Staff Photos by Amanda Lowrance and Jay Poindexter Dresden’s quarterback found an open Lion (Clockwise) Cardinal senior Kasey Hurley (5) is upended by a Lion after catching a pass over the middle of the field. Dalton Plunk (9) stares down an and the Cardinals fought to catch the runner at open receiver hoping for points against Dresden. Zak Neary (7) totes the rock while leaving Lion defenders in the dust during Adamsville’s 35-19 loss the 15-yard-line. With under a minute remain- in the Class 2A State Playoff’s semifinal round. ing, Dresden lined up in a shotgun formation but Trying to avoid the sack, he completed a long pass The kids are playing great. I feel like they are handed the ball off to a Lion running back, who DHS 7 14 8 6 35 to his receiver, who ran it in for the touchdown. The playing above their abilities.” sneaked by the Cardinal defense for a touchdown. AHS 6 7 0 6 19 The Dresden Lions are now one win away The blocked extra points changed the Lion’s Lions picked up the two-point conversion with anstrategy, and they opted to go for a two-point con- other pass darted into the end zone and finished from being State Champions. They will compete Saturday at noon against the Friendship (AHS) version. The method was proven effective with a the third quarter up 29-13. Passing- Dalton Plunk: 9-20-98 1 TD; John Reed The fourth quarter was tied up with each team Christian Commanders from Lebanon. short pass to an open player in the center of the “Friendship is big and athletic and had Odom: 1-5-3 scoring a touchdown. Refusing to let up, Dresden end zone. The score at the half was 21-13. Adamsville was fighting an uphill battle with scored another touchdown in the onset of the 39 points at halftime against Oliver Springs,” Rushing- Zak Neary: 10-105 1 TD; Taylor Alexander: player injuries occurring earlier in the week and fourth quarter. The PAT fell far short of the up- said Hewett. “This is a real good team here at 10-33, John Reed Odom 3-1 1 TD rights, but the Lions held a tremendous 35-13 lead. Adamsville. It’s good to be in McNairy County Receiving- Kasey Hurley: 4-66; Taylor Alexander: early in the game. Refusing to give up, John Reed Odom carried and we are going to go out on a good note.” “You can’t win a war that is over,” said Gray. “We Coach Gray and the Cardinal Football Team 3-21; Josh Shoate 2-5 1 TD; John Reed Odom: 1-9 had some injuries early and couldn’t overcome it. the ball in for a final touchdown. The two-point said goodbye to 19 senior players on their Defense- Bradley Hornbuckle: 7 Tkl; Josh Shoate: 5 conversion attempt failed due to an incomplete We played hard but we had a few things that didn’t Tkl; Josh Burks, Blake Edwards, Seth Killingsworth: go our way and they have a real good team. I can’t pass. Dresden ran out the clock by taking a knee home field as they played their final game. “The senior class has won 32 games for Adand the final score was 35-19, advancing the Lions 4 Tkl; Chase Gunn, Drake Fox, Christopher Bernier: take anything away from them. They are a real amsville over their high school career,” said 3 Tkls; Kasey Hurley, Drew Griswell, Josh Chappell, to the finals. good team.” While one side of the field was crying and sad, Gray. “They have shown good leadership and I Josh Lunsford, Zak Neary, John Reed Odom: 2 Tkl; The Cardinals went scoreless in the third quarthe other side was crying tears of joy and jumping have never dreaded a practice with these guys Taylor Alexander, Hayden Reece, Jake Watkins, ter and the Lions took advantage. around. They have a good work ethic and will From the 25-yard-line, the Dresden quarter- with excitement. “It’s hard to describe the feeling,” said Dresden’s be easy to build off of. I am proud of them and Colton Williams: 1 Tkl back was pushed way back by the Cardinal defense. Kicking- Dustin Plunk: 1 PAT, 4-147 KO, 3-111 Punt Head Football Coach, Scott Hewett. “It’s wonderful. it’s hard to see them go.”

Lott reaches 700; Tigers outshoot Bobcats By Amanda Lowrance Head Sports Writer

The McNairy Central Bobcats took the road for a regular season game against the Middleton Tigers on Saturday’s rainy, dreary evening. The intensity of the game rushed into the crowd and even caused a major scuffle, but in the end the teams competed to their fullest. Jerry Lott received his 700th career win and the Lady Bobcats got their first win of the season at Middleton High School 52-35 over the Lady Tigers. Trailing 8-0 in the first few minutes of the game, Lady Bobcat Mikaela Rowland put McNairy Central on the scoreboard with a jump shot just inside the free throw line. Chelsea Bodiford rained in two three-pointers to tie the score at eight, but time ran out of the first quarter and Middleton took the lead 10-8 after a basket from underneath. “We got off to a slow start in the first quarter, but were able to outscore them in each of the last three quarters,” said Lott. Bodiford came out in the second, making a three-point shot, her third in a row and the game began to heat up. In the second, points accumulated from the free-throw Staff Photo by Amanda Lowrance line. The game went back and forth and McNairy Central was McNairy Central’s Kindra Brown makes a crossover dribble and races down the able to recover. The team depended on the leadership from senior guard Bodiford, who gave MCHS the lead, 19-16, besideline to escape Middleton’s defense.

fore the half-time buzzer with a perfectly arched three-point shot. McNairy Central’s Kindra Brown debuted in the third quarter of the game and upped the pace that much more. The Lady Bobcats successfully initiated the full court press and were able to use steals, fast breaks, and “and ones” to create a 7-point lead, 32-25, at the end of the third period. The Lady Bobcats ran out the clock and held onto the lead, passing around the perimeter and drawing in fouls to make a strong finish scoring 20 points in the final quarter. Middleton scored a final basket at the buzzer ending the game 52-35. McNairy Central tacked on their first win to their season record, showing a counterbalance of 1-3. Girls’ Box Score MCHS MHS

8 10

11 6

13 9

20 10

52 35

(MCHS) Chelsea Bodiford: 21 Pts, 7 Reb, 4 Ast, 4 Stl; Kindra Brown: 13 Pts, 1 Reb, 2 Ast, 3 Stl; Porsha Chappell: 5 Pts, 4 Reb, 3 Ast, 5 Stl; Tierra Lusk: 4 Pts, 4 Reb; Breanna Burge: 2 Pts, 3 Reb, 1 Ast; Mikaela Rowland: 2 Pts, 3 Reb, 1 Stl; Mallorie Sweat: 2 Pts, 4 Reb, 1 Stl; Frakia Robinson: 2 Pts, 1 Stl; Tiffany Winebrenner: 1 Pts, 3 Reb, 3 Ast, 2 Stl

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McNairy Central’s Rameil Pollard tipped the ball to CJ Barnes, but the ball was quickly knocked out of bounds. The Bobcats inbounded the ball underneath their own goal to Jordan Burton at the three-point line. After a solid glance at the goal, Burton put the first points on the scoreboard. Middleton had a 31-2 season record last year for the boys and lost in the final round of the Division I Class A Playoffs to Lake County. Their gym was showered in orange and black state banners that have been won over the years. The Tigers certainly set the bar high for McNairy Central. This year the Bobcats brought competition to Middleton and so the Tigers had to beat them with the only weapon they could, and that was outside the arch. “Middleton has a very good and quick team,” said Coach Steve Forsythe. “Defensively we did not do a good job on their shooters. We were unable to keep them from driving and that led to a lot of open three pointers.” The Tigers shot 100 percent from the three-point line, knocking down 10 shots for a total of 30 points. The Bobcats had to change their strategy after the two-pointers were not enough to keep up with the three-point and four-point plays. “While they were making theirs, we couldn’t make ours, going four of 16 from three-point range,” said Forsythe. “We shot the ball well from everywhere else but that kept us from staying in the game. They always shoot the ball well in their gym. You have to be at your best all four quarters to beat them at home, and tonight we weren’t.” Seconds counting from the third quarter, Pollard swooped in under the goal and saved an air ball for two points, but Middleton inbounded the ball to bring in one last shot from downtown. At the buzzer, the Tigers had McNairy Central at a four point deficit of 57-53. What kept the game close was the determination of the Bobcats and the fouls from Middleton. By the end of the four quarters, the Tigers composed a total of 18 personal fouls as McNairy Central made over 75 percent of their shots from the foul line. The Tiger audience began to lose control in the fourth and one man was escorted out of the building, after a confrontation with a high school player. Safety became an issue, so the security kept a wide eye in the overheated gymnasium. The game was not only competitive but emotional. With an overwhelming lead, Middleton drew in the fouls on offense and played a smart final quarter. McNairy Central finished down 80-67 after the hard fought battle and wiped the sweat away to climb onto a cold bus headed for home.

Staff Photo by Jay Poindexter

Lady Cardinal senior Brianne Knight drives past Lady Tigers in Adamsville 1-point victory of Hardin County last Tuesday night. Knight led AHS with 13 points in the thrilling 45-44 win.

Tale of two Cardinals AHS girls improve to 2-0, boys fall to 0-2 By Jay Poindexter Sports Writer

The Lady Cardinals pulled out a 1-point win over the Hardin County Lady Tigers in a close game that came down to the final seconds of the fourth quarter. The AHS girls’ 46-45 win, led by double-digit scoring efforts by seniors Brianne Knight and Macayla Kiddy and junior Keantinez Lloyd, was the team’s first over HCHS since 2007 and first win in Savannah since 2005. In the boys game the Adamsville Cardinals fell to the Hardin County Tigers 67-30 in a tough game. “Our guys are young but played hard tonight, but Hardin County played a little bit harder tonight,” said Cardinal Head Coach Nathaniel Root. “We’ve got to go back to the drawing board. We’ve got Wayne County on Tuesday. We just got to learn how to take runs and Staff Photo by Andrew Alexander Freshman Tyler Hammock (3) pulls up try to get back in it and play defor a 3-point attempt in the Cardinals fense and rebound better.” Adamsville’s game last Tuesloss to Hardin County last Tuesday. day against Wayne County was

Boys’ Box Score

cancelled due to the weather, and the Cards will play on the road Friday, Dec. 2 at Corinth High School.

Girls’ Box Score AHS 18 7 HCHS 13 13

12 10

9 9

17 MHS 24

18 15

MCHS

18 18

14 23

67 80

(MCHS) Rameil Pollard: 34 Pts, 14 Reb, 1 Ast, 3 Blk; Jordan Burton: 9 Pts, 3 Reb; CJ Barnes: 9 Pts, 5 Reb, 3 Ast, 1 Stl; Stuart Littlejohn: 5 Pts, 1 Reb; Cal Chappell: 4 Pts, 3 Reb; Justin Sutton: 3 Pts, 2 Reb, 2 Ast; Don Waller: 3 Pts, 2 Ast, 1 Stl

46 45

(AHS) Brianne Knight: 13 Pts, 1 Reb, 5 Ast, 2 Stl; Keantinez Lloyd: 11 Pts, 6 Reb, 4 Stl; Macayla Kiddy: 10 Pts, 2 Reb, 2 Ast, 3 Stl, 2 Blk; Nikki White: 9 Pts, 1 Ast, 1 Stl; Simone Wilson: 3 Pts, 2 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 Stl; Ralanda Lloyd: 1 Reb, 1 Ast; Anna Shelton: 1 Ast Boys’ Box Score AHS 10 9 HCHS 22 11

4 16

7 18

30 67

(AHS) Tucker Campbell: 11 Pts, 4 Reb, 1 Stl, 1 Blk; Jacob Wallis: 5 Pts, 2 Reb; Tyler Hammock: 5 Pts; Jack Majors: 4 Pts, 5 Reb, 1 Ast; Brandon White: 3 Pts, 2 Ast; Jake Baker 1 Pt, 1 Reb, 1 Ast; Lane Burcham: 1 Pt; John Mark Pettit: 2 Ast, 1 Blk; Josh Sinclair: 1 Ast, 1 Blk; Bryan Irons: 1 Reb, 1 Stl

Photos by Amanda Lowrance

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Week #13 Results: Georgia 31, Georgia Tech 17; Michigan 40, Ohio St. 34; Alabama 42, Auburn 14; Florida St. 21, Florida 7; South Carolina 34, Clemson 13

Week #14 Games: Southern Miss @ Houston, Georgia vs LSU, Oklahoma @ Oklahoma St., Virginia Tech vs Clemson, Wisconsin vs Michigan St.

• Jerry Lott Ceremony On Saturday December 3, 2011 there will be a reception honoring Coach Jerry Lott reaching the 700 win milestone immediately following the girls’ basketball game at McNairy Central High School. All former players, coaches, and friends are invited to attend. • MCHS Football Banquet McNairy Central Football Banquet will be held December 17, @ 2:00 pm in the Commons at the high school.

AHS Head Coach Brandon Gray

AHS Asst. Coach Renard Woodmore

2011 Record: 43-22

2011 Record: 38-27

Week #12: 4-1 Week #13 Picks:

MCHS Head Coach Jim Glover

MCHS Asst. Coach Brandon Alldredge

2011 Record: 40-25

2011 Record: 39-26

2011 Record: 44-21

Week #12: 3-2 Week #13 Picks:

Week #12: 4-1 Week #13 Picks:

Houston LSU Oklahoma St. Virginia Tech Wisconsin “That’s all folks!”

Week #12: 5-0 Week #13 Picks:

Sports Writer Andrew Alexander

Houston LSU Oklahoma St. Virginia Tech Wisconsin

Houston LSU Oklahoma St. Virginia Tech Michigan St.

Houston LSU Oklahoma St. Virginia Tech Wisconsin

Houston LSU Oklahoma Virginia Tech Wisconsin

“LSU will dominate Georgia and show everybody why they will be the national champs.”

“Tigers make puppies out of the Dawgs. Sparty’s defense will slow down the Badgers.”

“Georgia... get ready for a spankin’!”

“Keenum for Heisman! Also, I want LSU to lose so all heck breaks loose in the BCS.”

Big prize in final week of Pick’em By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

Week #14 of the 2011 Independent Appeal College Football Pick’em will be the last as the regular season comes to an end and teams gear up for their bowl games. On the line for our online participants will be a $25 gift certificate to MaMa Fia’s in Adamsville, a $25 gift certificate to Mulberry Manor in Selmer, and a $25 gift certificate to Shaker’s Pizza in Selmer. Coach Jim Glover’s perfect pick’em performance in Week #13 kept Terra McLemore and Justin Coleman from collecting on last week’s prize for our Facebook contestants. Glover’s 5-0 week pushed him into third place amongst the coaches and myself. I’m holding onto a slight, 1-game lead over Coach Brandon Gray, and Coach Brandon Alldredge is clinging to fourth place with a 1-game lead over Coach Renard Woodmore going into our pick’em’s final week. Had the coaches not prevailed and the tiebreaker been enacted, McLemore would have been the week’s winner, going 5-0 with a tiebreaker score equaling 51 points, which was only 15 points off the actual score. That game happened to be the Iron Bowl between Auburn and Alabama. The Tide rolled to a 42-14 victory, keeping them in the hunt for a possible BCS Championship appearance. South Carolina may only be the fourth or fifth best team in the SEC but they were certainly better than the ACC’s second best last Saturday as they dismantled Clemson’s offense in their 21-point win over the in-state rival Tigers. Georgia also represented the SEC well against an ACC opponent. The Bulldogs crushed the rival Yellow Jackets from Georgia Tech 31-17 in a game that was a lot more lopsided than the score would lead a reader to believe. Florida did not represent the SEC quite as well as their counterparts, falling to their instate rival, Florida State, 21-7. The loss gave the

Gators a 6-6 record at the end of the regular season, which is their worst finish in 24 years. For the first time in seven years, Michigan picked up a win against Ohio State. The game saw six lead changes, but in the end, the Wolverines were the better team, coming away with a 40-34 victory over their hated rival, the Buckeyes. BCS Bowl rights will be at stake in this week’s pick’em lineup as the NCAA enters its championship week. Case Keenum’s Heisman and his team’s BCS automatic bid hopes could be shattered if the Houston Cougars fall to the Golden Eagles of Southern Miss in the Conference USA Championship game. Michigan State and Wisconsin will do battle in the first ever Big Ten Championship game. Sparty defeated the Badgers earlier in the season on a successful, last second, miracle hail-mary and gave Wisconsin their first of two losses this season. The Big-12 no longer has a conference championship game, but don’t tell that to Oklahoma or Oklahoma State. These bitter rivals’ annual Bedlam game will decide not only who the best team in the state is, it will decide which team gets the BCS nod. Quietly, Virginia Tech has crept back into the BCS’s top 5 and is one win away from hoisting their fourth ACC Championship in five years. In their way will be a Clemson Tiger team that is reeling after losing their last two games and three out of their last four. Last but not least, the top-ranked team in the nation, LSU, will head to Atlanta to face the Georgia Bulldogs in the SEC Championship. If the Dawgs can pull off the upset, BCS chaos will ensue. If the Tigers can remain undefeated, they will most certainly be playing for the National Championship in January. Don’t forget to submit your picks on the Independent Appeal’s Facebook page for a chance to win $75 worth of gift certificates to local restaurants.

2011 Division I BlueCross Bowl Class 2A Football Playoff Bracket 1st Round Nov. 4 #1 Hampton (9-1) Bye #4 Oneida (6-4) #5 Cosby (5-5) #3 Oliver Springs (6-4) #6 Wartburg (4-6) #2 North Greene (6-4) Bye #1 Trousdale Co. (9-1) Bye

2nd Round Nov. 11 101

102

103

Hampton 45 6 41 13

104

Quarterfinals Nov. 18

Semifinals Nov. 25

16 201

Oneida

20 301

Oliver Springs

Bye #4 Cascade (6-4) #5 Loretto (5-5) #3 Forrest (7-3) #6 Houston Co, (5-5) #2 Riverside (4-6) Bye #1 Humboldt (9-1) Bye #4 McKenzie (6-4) #5 Dresden (8-2)

Oliver Springs

13 401

105

Trousdale Co.

109

110

111

Adamsville 28 27 35 0

Bye

Friendship Chr.

Adamsville

Forrest 206

Riverside

113

Humboldt

501

Adamsville

207 Dresden

Westwood

Submitted Photo

Cardinal sophomore running back Zak Neary is presented with the game ball by Edward Jones representative Sam Vise for his performance in last Friday night’s loss to Dresden in the Semifinals of the Class 2A State Playoffs. Neary ran for 105 yards on 10 carries and scored one touchdown. He also recorded two tackles.

48 minutes to Cookeville By Christen Coulon Editor

The Adamsville community came out to support their Cardinal football team at their Thanksgiving morning practice last Thursday. The AHS Cardinal’s were preparing for their final home game of the season against Dresden last Friday and looked to qualify for their first state final appearance in school history. While some people may feel that practicing on Thanksgiving would be an inconvenience for these high school players, the practice itself was a watershed moment for the players who set having a Thanksgiving practice as one of their goals early in the season. “We set goals of winning our district, getting home field advantage in the playoffs and practicing on Thanksgiving,” said Cardinal Head Coach Brandon Gray. Early on the players knew that practicing on Thanksgiving meant that they were still alive and nearing a state final appearance, Gray said. The players also know how important the Dresden game will be. This was the biggest game for AHS since the 1985, the last time a Cardinal team competed in the state semifinals. The practice itself was as much akin to a pep rally as it was to a normal practice with the AHS stands filled with supporters wearing red, white and black Cardinal attire. The fans showed their support for the players cheering on with every play. The crowd even gave the team a standing ovation as Dustin Plunk nailed what looked to be a 45-plus yard field goal at the end of the practice. The players dressed out in tee shirts and used the day as an opportunity to stay limber for last Friday’s big game. As the practice drew to an end, Gray brought the players in for a few last minute words of encouragement. “This is what we worked for, this (practice) is one of our goals,” Gray said. Gray then asked the players how long it takes to get to Cookeville, the location of this year’s Class 2A State Championship game. Several of the players pondered this question with a few offering varying responses of the driving distance to the finals. After a moment, Gray answered the question. He said, “On Friday, we will have 48-minutes to play for the state title game. It takes 48-minutes to get to Cookeville. It takes 48-minutes to get to the next game.”

State Champions

402

116

AHS Edward Jones Player of the Week

High School (Freshmen) Dec. 1 MCHS @ Corinth Dec. 5 AHS @ Chester Co. MCHS vs Bolivar

303

Riverside

114

High School (Varsity) Dec. 2 AHS @ Corinth Dec. 3 MCHS vs Wayne Co. Dec. 6 AHS @ MCHS

112

• County Basketball Cancellations The following games scheduled for Nov. 28

• Upcoming Basketball Junior High Dec. 1 Ramer @ Adamsville Bethel @ Michie Lexington @ Selmer Dec. 2 Michie @ Pickwick Dec. 5 Hardin Co. @ Adamsville Pickwick @ Bethel Michie @ Savannah Christian Ramer @ Chalybeate

Cascade

(H)

205

#3 B.T. Washington (7-3) 28 115 BTW #6 Peabody (4-6) 0 #2 Westwood (6-4)

202 North Greene

Oliver Springs

203 Friendship Chr. 21 #4 Friendship Chr. (7-3) 42 106 Friendship Chr. 24 #5 Jackson Co. (6-4) 0 302 Friendship Chr. #3 Rockwood (6-4) 28 107 Rockwood 13 #6 Watertown (6-4) 8 204 B. Buchanan 20 #2 Boyd-Buchanan (9-1) 108 B. Buchanan 17 Bye #1 Adamsville (9-1)

Finals Dec. 3

• Do you love pizza? Then you’ll want to come to the 3rd Annual AHS Cardinal Baseball/Little Caesar’s Pizza Buffet on Tuesday, Dec. 13. It’s an “all you can eat” supper consisting of assorted pizzas, calzones, crazy bread, pasta salad, unique dessert pizzas, and drinks for the low price of $8 for adults and $5 for elementary aged children with children under 5 eating free. Items are available for pickup as well at assorted prices. For tickets or pickup orders contact Coach Steven Lambert at (731) 6323273 or see any member of the 2012 Cardinal baseball team. Tickets will go fast, so please get yours early. All proceeds will benefit this year baseball squad. Serving will begin at 4:30 p.m., so come out and eat before the Lady Cardinals and Cardinals battle the Tigers of Hardin County.

were cancelled due to inclement weather: MCHS Freshmen vs Tishomingo Co. AHS Freshmen vs Hardin Co. Ramer @ Pickwick Adamsville @ Reagan Michie vs Savannah Christian

Dresden

22 304

Dresden

12 208

Westwood 14

Staff Photo by Christen Coulon

Cardinal players raise there helmets before ending their Thanksgiving Day practice.

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Crime doesn’t play Quarterback dreams of Hayden Kiestler Assault on assault in athletics By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

Let’s face it. Sports can be violent. Athletes are gladiators pitted against one another, fighting to see who will reign supreme in whatever competitive arena it might be. Amidst the battle in which sportsmanship and respect normally protect warriors of sport from actual malice and harm in the heat of competitive athletic warfare, there seems to be a rise in intolerable acts on the playing field. Most recently and notably, in a game that was being watched by millions on our nation’s day of thanks. Detroit Lion and ProBowl caliber player Ndamukong Suh assaulted Green Bay offensive lineman Evan Dietrich-Smith. After banging the Packer’s head into the ground three times, Suh stood up and stomped DietrichSmith. When the attack concluded, Suh walked to the sideline and raised his arms in the air with a confused look on his face as if he didn’t realize he had done anything wrong when he was penalized. He was, of course, flagged and will most certainly face fines, but what will hurt the most is the respect he will lose from his fans, those that look up to him, analysts of the game, sponsors, and most importantly his fellow players. Yes, Suh apologized to Commissioner Roger Goodell and will surely make another formal apology to fans and his victim, but he can’t erase what fans witnessed that day. He can’t change that some will forever view him as a dirty player and unworthy of praise no matter what great feats he might accomplish, but to me...that’s not enough. Suh’s incident alone is not the only recent occurrence of heinous crimes committed on the field of play. A few weeks ago during the game between LSU and Alabama, a player nicknamed after one of the worlds most ferocious animals, the honey badger, proved his viciousness. Tiger defensive back Tyrran Mathieu grabbed Alabama’s Dre Kirkpatrick from behind, jerking him by the face mask and nearly breaking his neck. Suh’s incident was also not the first of its kind in the NFL. Remember several years ago when then Tennessee Titan Albert Haynesworth curb-stomped Dallas Cowboy Andre Gurode? Haynesworth was fined nearly $200,000 and was suspended for five games. On top of that, he’s still viewed as a player that can’t be revered. Incidents like this are not isolated to just football. Chris Simon was indefinitely suspended by the NHL for using his stick to rearrange Ryan Hollweg’s face in 2007. Another hockey example can be found in the Todd Bertuzzi incident in 2004. Bertuzzi ended the career of Steve Moore when he sucker punched the Avalanche player from behind and took him down, driving his head into the ice, fracturing his neck. An NBA example would be the shove heard ‘round the world that occurred when then Detroit Piston Ben Wallace pushed then Indiana Pacer Ron Artest, which resulted in a massive brawl between players, coaches, and fans. Things like this have happened in all major sports in the last ten years. Baseball, basketball, football, hockey, soccer...you name it. It’s disgusting. Not only are actions like these dangerous for other players’ livelihood, they are also ridiculously perfect reasons for players to be benched and or cut. It shows that that person is incapable of operating within a unit or team because they’re A) too selfish to not hurt their team with a stupid penalty and B) too stupid to realize they are committing a crime and breaking league rules in front of millions of people. Actions like these have no place in sports. No player should be out to intentionally harm another. Head-hunting is not just against the rules of the game, it’s against the rules of morality and decency. Assault on the playing field is no different than assault in the classroom, outside a business, or inside the household. When there is an intent to harm, when there is an attempt to cripple, when there is a possibility a player’s life is at risk because of the brutality of a competitor, the culprit should be brought to justice to face the same penalties as us average Joes, if not tougher penalties for blatantly disregarding their presence as a public figure and role model. (The views in this column are the opinion of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Independent Appeal or its owner.)

By Amanda Lowrance Head Sports Writer

Most guys dream of being quarterback of their high school football team, but for Hayden Kiestler it was something he worked for and earned. Kiestler stands at 6’3’’ and while many would say he looks like a basketball star, he has actually starred as McNairy Central’s starting quarterback for the past three years. He will graduate a four year letterman from McNairy Central High School in May. Academically, he has maintained a 3.3 GPA and an ACT score of 24 all while being a dedicated athlete. Recently Kiestler signed a full athletic scholarship to Campbellsville University located in Campbellsville, Kentucky to lead the Tiger Football team as their quarterback. Growing up in McNairy County, Kiestler has made some lifelong friends and moving more than five hours away separates him from what he has grown accustom to. “I will miss being around all the guys and playing football with all my friends,” said Kiestler. Like many athletes, he was involved in several different sports such as baseball and basketball and quickly became well-known throughout the community, but everyone could see his true passion was football. Football is something that almost came naturally to Kiestler. Dating all the way back to Peewee Football, he had some memories that will stick with him for eternity. Beginning in the fourth grade, he shocked all the spectators during his first year of football when he scored a 98-yard touchdown for the Blue Bears. In junior high, playing under Brian Franks for the Bethel Springs Rebels, Kiestler started as quarterback in both the seventh and eighth grade. “He taught me a lot of discipline and also played a big part in where I am today,” said Kiestler. For Kiestler, his natural ability only took him so far and he is determined to be the best, so he attended many football training sessions and camps. He spent his freshmen and sophomore year at McNairy Central playing in the defensive backfield as corner for the Bobcats. In his sophomore year, Kiestler earned his spot as starting quarterback and remembers his favorite moment in football – when he threw his first touchdown pass. “I made a pass to Quantez Wade my sophomore year,” said Kiestler. “That was the first pass I had ever completed in high school. I will never forget that.” As an adolescent, he stepped up and earned the trust and respect from his teammates all while showing maturity and being a role model. Kiestler has found inspiration

through his dad, Mike, who helped him to set goals and reach for them. “He has worked hard to get himself in that position,” said Mike. “I’m proud of him. Ever since he was a freshman in high school we have had him going to camps every summer, competitions, and combines. Every season he has put in a lot of hard work and it is paying off.” In October, Kiestler was selected as player of the week after a two-point win over Fayette-Ware on the road. This summer he was selected and invited to participate in Football University training under the instruction of former and current NFL coaches. As a sophomore and junior, he was selected as TSSAA AllDistrict Honorable Mention. “I am really proud of him,” said his mom, Kim. “God opened a door and he got a great opportunity.” College classes begin in August and Kiestler plans to say goodbye to his friends, family, and hometown early in the month to meet and practice with his new team. “College football will be more of a job, because once you’re in college you have to work to stay where you are,” said Kies-

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Winter at Big Hill Pond State Park By Christen Coulon Editor

As the winter months approach, many people begin looking indoors for activities to fill their free time. However, Big Hill Pond State Park offers a wide selection of activities and attractions suited to the winter months. Big Hill Pond State Park lies in the southwestern corner of McNairy County and encompasses approximately 5,000 acres of timberland and hardwood bottom land. Both Cypress Creek and the Tuscumbia River border the property with several oxbow lakes and sloughs adding to the waterway. The park offers free entrance to visitors yearround and features campsites, boat launch, playgrounds for the kids and more than 30 miles of hiking trails. “A lot of the trails go through the Dismal Swamp and around the lake and you can see migratory birds this time of the year,” said Ranger Justin King. “The park is open year-round. All of our attractions are open year-round as well.” The Boardwalk through the Dismal Swamp is one of the most unique attractions available to visitors at the park and spans 0.8 mile through the scenic swamp. A tornado destroyed parts of this picturesque boardwalk last spring, but park officials and local boy scouts have been working furiously to have the trail reopened for the park’s winter hike scheduled in early 2012. King said that the repairs on the boardwalk have been hard due to the remote location of the swamp. He said that while supplies can be trucked in to the beginning of the trail, they must all be carried into the swamp by hand via the boardwalk. King applauded the support from the boy scouts, but said that additional volunteers are still needed and welcome to help complete the repairs. In addition to the boardwalk, the park offers many other attractions for winter visitors. “We have the observation tower, it’s approximately 70 feet tall and has been remodeled,” King said. The large steel tower is accessible to hikers and offers one of the best views available in McNairy County, especially in the winter months due to the lack of foliage on the surrounding trees. The tower overlooks the 165-acre Travis McNatt Lake and the

Dismal Swamp, and on a clear day visitors can see into Mississippi. The park also offers a Civil War Earthworks for history buffs which functioned as a railroad guard post built by Union Soldiers. Adjacent to the park property, the park also maintains the grounds of the Battle of Davis Bridge which was the largest Civil War battle to occur in McNairy County. The battle took the lives of 70 men and left more than 900 injured. Park officials are working to improve the property prior to the battle’s sesquicentennial in early October 2012. For those who are into nature watching, the park offers migrations of waterfowl, including osprey. The migrations occur in the spring and fall. There are also many wildlife species that reside in the park year round. The park derives its name from Big Hill Pond which was created in 1853 when dirt was scooped from a borrow pit to build a levee across the Tuscumbia and Cypress Creek bottoms for the Memphis to Charleston Railroad. Over the years, a great stand of cypress trees has grown in and around the 35-acre pond. The Pond is accessible by four wheel drive only. The park is also a great place to ride horses and mountain bikes which are allowed on the same trails, but park officials ask all riders, both bike and horse, to please be considerate of one another when meeting or passing. For anglers, Travis McNatt Lake offers a boat ramp that can accommodate boats as big as a 20 ft. Bass boats are welcome as long as your vehicle is large enough to pull up the steep ramp entering the lake. Boats are restricted to electric motors only. The park offers camping at a rate of $13 per site for four people with a rate of $1 per person for additional guests. “We also have backcountry shelter camping, there are four sites where this is allowed,” King said. The shelters are free of charge and available on a first come first serve basis, King said. For safety reasons, shelter campers must notify park officials prior to their stay. For more information or to volunteer at the park please visit tn.gov/environment/parks or call (731) 645-7967.

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Big Hill Pond State Park received an $80,000 Recreational Trails Program grant for boardwalk and observation tower rehabilitation at Big Hill Pond State Park. Pictured from left to right are: Gerald Parish, TDEC Recreation Education Services Director; Justin King, Park Ranger; Jim Harrison, Park Manager; and Environment and Conservation Commissioner Jim Fyke. The grant will be spent on rehabilitation of the boardwalk and observation tower. “The tower being remodeled is safer now and visitor-friendly for all ages. It should be there forever,” said Ranger Justin King. The tower did have a wood floor and wood steps but they have now been replaced by metal ones. The observation tower was a fire tower, which was taken down and put up as an observation tower.

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For some early holiday fun visit Pickwick’s Christmas in the Park (Tennessee State Parks) – Pickwick Landing plans to host Christmas in the Park Dec. 9-10 at the Pickwick Landing State Park in Pickwick, Tenn. Residents are invited to enjoy Pickwick Landing’s 7th annual Festival of Lights via trolley or a horse-drawn carriage ride through the park, and to participate in the viewing of the beautiful luminaries and lighted displays. In addition, more than 50 local retailers and crafters will be on hand, displaying and offering unique items at the park’s Holiday Mart. The Holiday Mart times are Dec. 9 from noon9 p.m. and Dec. 10 beginning at 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Luminary displays and rides through the park will be held from 6-9 p.m. both nights. Little ones also will enjoy a special visit from Santa and his elves...complete with a holiday

train ride, bedtime stories by the fire each evening, and a special breakfast with Santa planned for Saturday morning. Santa Claus and his elves will arrive in the park’s inn each night at 6 p.m., and bedtime stories will begin at 8 p.m. Saturday’s breakfast with Santa will be from 7 a.m.-10 a.m. The park will offer special packages for those who stay at the lodge. This package includes one night’s lodging for two (no charge for children under age 16), breakfast for two in the dining room, and a special holiday treat basket in your room when you retire for the evening. For more reservations or more information call (731) 689-3129 or visit www. tn.gov/environment/parks/PickwickLanding/ index.shtml.

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Adamsville soccer field light costs overrun By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

Public Works Director Paul Wallace Plunk told the Adamsville City Commission at its Nov. 21 meeting that the cost for lighting the soccer field had risen from $29,145 to $35,566. The school system is paying $10,500 of the cost. The city received the lower quote six or eight months ago, Wallace said. “Some way or another, we dropped the ball. Nobody pursued this at all from that point on. Now then, poles, hardware, everything has went up,” he told the commission. In response to a question from Commissioner Tommy Morris, Wallace said that the city leases the field from the school and that the city is the biggest user of the field, although the school does use it. Newly elected Vice-Mayor Matt Wood added that it is used by the Adamsville Junior/Senior High School boys’ and girls’ soccer teams. The football field is also used by both the city and the schools, Wood added. “Those facilities are owned by the people of McNairy County and the citizens of Adamsville…Anybody that wants to use those for a public meeting or whatever are available…the people of Adamsville get the benefit of it, anything from church gatherings, to kids playing ball, on Sundays you’ve got just random people playing soccer over here. It’s not an us versus the school thing and the thing about it is, we need more practice fields and this gives us one more practice field. This is something we agreed to do over a year ago, actually, it is something we agreed to do over six years ago and didn’t do it and came back last year and agreed to do it,” said Commissioner and School Board Chairman Frank Lacey. The school voted earlier to pay for $10,500 of the costs. According to City Administrator Steve Simon, the costs of the lights to be paid to Pickwick Electric Cooperative are treated as a loan by the state. Since two more bids are required, Plunk is working on getting those bids, and if they come in lower, they will be used. One other possible bidder is Savannah Electric, according to Simon. Morris said that the city could get by with two bids. Simon told the meeting that the costs could change if they could find someone who would do it cheaper than Pickwick Electric. He also said that if PEC does it, materials and installation would be six weeks. He said as long as they are given a go by mid-February, the field could be ready by soccer season. This field would also serve as a place for the city Jr. Pro football program. It now plays on the high school football field. The school board is contributing the same amount of money for the soccer field lights in Adamsville as they did in Selmer. Pickwick has a formula for giving municipalities discounts, Simon said. If it

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Andrea Martin (2) and the Lady Cardinals fight to finish their game before dark. In the future, Adamsville soccer teams will not be limited to playing only day games. were not for this discount, the cost for the lights would be $39,000. Simon said that the smoothest financing option would be a monthly note with PEC. The state comptroller would probably let the city stretch out the note for five years, he added. “That’s the best approach because we’re going to pay for it incrementally instead of all in one lump sum,” Simon said.

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Senior projects beneficial to all By Christian West Staff Writer

At the end of April, each senior at McNairy Central High School must make their final

presentation in front of community members serving as evaluators for their senior project. It is required before graduation. The Senior Project idea started with the class of 2000

and continues to this day. Instead of another presentation on an assigned topic, each senior may choose any one skill to focus on that they have no prior experience with. From this, they will learn the skill, be

able to apply it, and have an adequate amount of knowledge on the subject. Projects vary from learning to play the guitar and quilting, to cake decorating and writing a book. Each student works with a mentor, who must

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Molly Weatherford works hard on her mural in the heat of summer. She hopes to have it finished sometime in November for her senior project.

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spaghetti and meat sauce, chef salad deluxe, bread sticks, whipped potatoes, green peas, mandarin oranges, choice of juice, choice of milk Friday, Dec. 9 BREAKFAST Chicken nuggets with biscuit, choice of juice, choice of milk LUNCH Turkey and dressing supreme, hot dog w/ bun, rolls, whipped potatoes, green beans, sweet potato casserole, cole slaw, cranberry sauce, strawberries & bananas, vanilla ice cream cup, choice of juice, choice of milk ADAMSVILLE JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL Monday, Dec. 5 Pepperoni pizza wedge,

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To Tray, or Not to Tray?

The PawPrint is a publication of the McNairy Central High School Journalism Department. The views and opinions expressed here are not necessarily those of the administration, faculty or staff.

EDITOR Rachel Burns REPORTERS: Holly Henson Aaron Friend, Wynter Miller ADVISER Lisa Forsythe

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When I was a freshman at McNairy Central High School, •FCA Devotional 7:30 am one of the first things that I •Seniors order cap and gown learned was to not use the trays / invitations during lunch in the cafeteria. I remember thinking to myself ‘What the Dec. 1 •BB Freshmen vs Corinth (A) heck? What’s wrong with the trays? Are they contaminated 6:00 with some kind of odd chemiDec. 2 cal?’ It turns out that the trays •Mistletoe Ball 7-11 are, in fact, not contaminated, Dec. 3 but that it is just a sort of tra•ACT Prep Class at Hardin Co 7:45 am

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dition at MCHS for students to not use trays. So I began to wonder a few things: Who started this tradition? When did it begin? Why do people not use trays? Thus I began to do some snooping in order to discover the answers to my questions. Some people who were willing to share information with me were Phyllis Tull and Mae Tennyson, two cafeteria workers at MCHS. Tull

and Mae said that, from their understandings, students did not use trays because they believed that it was not cool to do so. They said that people had been doing this for roughly twenty-five years. Although they are unsure of who exactly started the tradition, they did have some valuable information on how things used to be run in the cafeteria. They said that many years ago, students would receive their food on a

be over the age of 21, in order to gain their minimum 15 hours. Following the four P's,each senior must complete the paper, portfolio, product, and presentation stage. The paper will be completed in the fall, and must be at least five pages in length. The portfolio is a collection of documents, housed in a binder, which contains a decorative cover, autobiographical letter, revised research paper, among other things. The product is what is presented at the end of the period, showing you have made progress in the area. The presentation is a speech that lasts anywhere between five and 20 minutes, including a question and answer session. Senior Project coordinator, Cristy King, believes the Senior Projects are not only good for seniors, but also for the community. “Senior projects are a great way for seniors to show off what they have learned throughout their school years. It is also great for the community to come and serve as Senior Project evaluators and also as mentors for our seniors,” said King. Senior Sydney Henry, who has decided to take a unique approach, has chosen Genealogy. She hopes to be able to share new details about her ancestors when she completes her final product in March.

“It wasn't hard to find time because I enjoy asking family members for information,” said Henry, when asked about how she fit her project into her hectic schedule. Holly Henson also has a close connection to her project. “I wanted to do quilting for my Senior Project because it gave me the chance to work with my grandmother,” said Henson. Knowing how short life can be, I loved that the project gave me the opportunity to not only fulfill a goal I had always wanted to achieve, but to also spend even more time and really create a better connection with my grandmother. Her final product will not only be another grade, but a keepsake she will have forever. “Students who put the time and effort into their projects to make them the best they can be will experience a sense of pride and self-satisfaction. Senior Projects can be very beneficial to students whether they are going on to college or straight into the workforce,” said Debbie Harbin, a senior English teacher. Although Senior Projects sometimes interfere with students work schedules, social lives, and other projects, most students and teachers alike believe they are beneficial, and time spent is well worth it.

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dog bar, French fries, Ranchero beans, Spanish rice, fruit choices, choice of juice, milk Wednesday, Dec. 7 Pepperoni pizza wedge, cheeseburger, salad bar, French fries, WK corn, sweet potato fries, fruit choices, choice of juice, milk Thursday, Dec. 8 Pizza sticks/sauce, chicken noodle soup, deli bar, cheese toast, French fries, spicy Italian potato chunks, glazed carrots, fruit choices, choice of juice, milk Friday, Dec. 9 Cheese pizza w/ stuffed crust, spaghetti and meat sauce, taco bar, rolls, French fries, whipped potatoes, green peas, fruit choices, choice of juice, milk

MCNAIRY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Monday, Dec. 5 Pepperoni pizza single, chicken rings, Mexican bar, rolls, French fries, WK corn, lima beans, mac & cheese, fruit choices, choice of juice, milk Tuesday, Dec. 6 Sausage pizza w/ stuffed crust, chicken fajita wrap, hot

conveyer belt. They said that the food would be sent down the line on trays, and the students would pick up their trays as they went by. However, if a student did not take a tray as they were going by, the tray would fall to the ground, resulting a nasty mess. Another person who helped further my research was Vickie Flowers, the senior AP English Teacher at MCHS. Flowers elucidated on part of the history of the lunchtime routine. She said that, years ago, there were large metal carts that students would put their trays on once they had finished their meals. Once the carts were full, they would be taken to a room where the trays would be washed. Flowers believes that after MCHS stopped using the carts, the students stopped using the trays, due to the fact that it required more work to put away their things. Obviously there are many hypotheses as to why students do not use trays, and as to who

started this tradition. Thus, I suppose that the reason for this boycott will remain a mystery. In closure, I believe that it is my job to inform the students at MCHS that there are many advantages to using a tray. One reason being that you have a larger surface for carrying more food items, an important implement for people of my size. Another is that there is a lower rate for spilling your food into the floor, which in turn decreases the potential for an accident that could result in serious injury. Also regarding spills, dropping food into the floor would result in a loss of money for the school, a hugely important point. In addition, using a tray makes it easier for people to carry their beverages from the lunch-line to their table safely and securely. In the end, it is ultimately up to the student body to determine whether the tradition should be kept or not. Thus the question arises, to tray, or not to tray?

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102 - for rent KENNETH SWEAT Rental: Committed to providing safe & affordable family friendly homes 1,2, & 3 bedroom apartments, townhouses, trailers, & houses. NO pets!! NO Crack/Party Houses!! Ref & deposit required. (731) 610-0807, (731) 6453130 (TF) ALEXANDER APTS. in Adamsville: 2 bedrooms & Townhouses w/stove/ ref furnished. Washer/Dryer hook-ups included. Call Earl at (731) 926-0507 or Joanne at (731) 727-4823 (TF) ECONOMY INN Motel: Low weekly rates. Free wireless internet, microwave & refrigerator. (731) 645-6155 (TF)

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Oakwood Apartments in Selmer: 1 bedroom. $325.00 mo. 2 bedroom. $350.00 mo. Both require deposits. No pets. 731-610-2877 or 731-645-5288. (TF)

1997 Ford F-150 Super Cab. 3-door, Black and Silver, 4.6, Auto. Real Nice. 731-925-7771 $3950.00 (TF)

Love seat (like new) $100.00. Glider chair (new) $75.00. Pearl drum set $300.00 o.b.o. For more information call (731)610-2620 or (731)610-2216. (27,28,29,30)

Buying junked and wrecked vehicles. Will beat all other prices within reason. Paying cash, no checks. No title needed. Call today, get paid today. Call 731-610-8827. (TF)

For Sale: Monogram refrigerator, leather recliner, gazelle exercise equipment. (731)646-3523. (27,28)

A1 prices paid for junked, wrecked, or good running vehicles. Up to $15,000. Call Dave @ (731)632-5104 or (731)727-6962. (26,27,28,29)

Wilson Service Company: We move an install mobile homes! also all types of carpentry, metal roofs, rotten or shaky floors. Licensed, bonded/insured. Call (731)609-8794 or (731)610-4813. (TF)

Apts. for rent near downtown. Good neighborhood. 3 Bedroom upstairs for $295; 2 Bedroom upstairs for $275; References & deposit required. 731-439-2900. (TF) Building for rent. 100ft. x 25ft. 127 Court Ave. $600/month. Call 9344316. (TF) 3BD,1BA range, refrigerator. No pets. $400/month + deposit. Call 6455288 (TF) 2BD, 1BA in Selmer. $350/mo. + deposit. No pets. 3BD, 1BA in Selmer. $450/month + deposit. No pets. Call 610-2877. (TF) 2BD, 1BA house, newly remodeled. $450/month. With 15 acres of good hunting land. $550/month. Also has 2 outbuildings.New dishwasher, new cabinets. Call 645-5860. (TF) 2BD, 1BA Good neighborhood, has shop. $395/month + $350 deposit. References required. 243 Forest. Call 439-2900. (TF) House for Rent: 2BD, 1BA 265 Forest $350/month. 2BD,1BA 256 Oak 300/month + $200 deposit. (901)8492755. (27,28) For Rent: 3BD, 1BA house $400/ month. 222 Jones St. behind Walmart. Call Homer or Arlice Whitman. 6458909. (27,28) 3BD mobile home in Adamsville. No pets. $325/month. Call 632-1299. (28,29)

203 - equipment Mahindra Tractors & Implements, Full line of Vermeer Hay Equipment. D & C Hay Equipment, LLC Hwy 117, 4 miles South of Adamsville. (731)6323608. (TF)

204 - recreational 16 ft boat (no boat trailer). Will trade for what you have. Prefer outside lawn or picnic set. 731-645-5860 (TF)

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46” Cub Cadet zero turn. 60” Trail Mower. Echo weed eater. 2 gas powered blowers. Chipper/shredder. 2550 PSI pressure washer. 6x12 trailer. 48’ leaf sweeper. 42’ dethatcher. fertilizer/ seed spreader. $4000 or best offer. Sold as whole only. (731)610-9063. (TF) For Sale: Dining room table with 6 chairs, has cut glass top, matching hutch, 43 years old made by Tell City Hard Maple. Like new. (731)645-7132. (28)

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2BD, 2BA Available now! $300/ month + $300 deposit. No pets. 6459719. (28) 3BD, 2BA on water. Furnished, great location. Wood burning stove, central heat/cooling, cable, dock. Call (731)632-1688 or 926-5082. (28,29,30,31)

Seeking after school baby sitter for two children ages 9 and 6 years old. Working from 5:30-9pm, Mon.-Sat. Please call 439-7374. (28,29)

We Buy Scrap Metal, Specializing in Junk Cars, Trucks, Vans and SUV’s. WE PAY CASH!! Will pay top dollar for buses, combines, big trucks and heavy scrap. Free pick-up. Will pay over $500 for some vehicles!! NO TITLE NEEDED!! (731) 610-8666 (TF)

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QUALITY USED CELL PHONES: Just insert your SIM card! Located @ IT’S A BARGAIN, just south of Wal-Mart on Hwy 45. Farm Fresh eggs and lots to look at, Check out our guitars and music stuff! Sale each week! (TF)

Selmer, next to Independent Appeal. Please call Ann at (731) 645-3241 days

Dell laptop $400 under warranty. Also laptop repair. 731-925-6183. (TF)

Freddie & Grandson Lawn Service (731) 610-2070 Lawn Maintenance • Hedge Trimming • Limb Trimming • Yard Vacuumed or Leaves Mulched • Brush Hauled off

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For Rent: Trailer 2BD, 1BA RamerSelmer Rd. $250/month + deposit. No pets. Call 610-6614. (28,29) 3BD, 2BA Newly remodeled, living/dining/kitchen/office/large front porch. A/C $600/month + $600 deposit. Call 453-5320. (28)

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Wednesday, november 30, 2011 501 - professional services Track Hoe and Dozer Work. Call 731-610-8666. (TF) Excavators work. Lot cleaning, culverts, storm clear up, install storm shelters and more. Call (731)6108666. (TF) Rebuilding of injector pumps, turbo chargers, and injectors. Lift pumps, filters, and fuel lines in stock. West Tenn. Diesel. (731)925-2710. (24,25,2 6,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34,35) I am available for sitting with the elderly in the home/hospital/ or nursing home. Days or nights. Light house keeping and cooking included. Call (731)610-2703. (27,28,29,30) Great Christmas Gift! Buy your loved ones something they can really appreciate- A clean House! Sister Sister Cleaning Services will clean your home. Reasonable rates, Dependable, Trustworthy, References provided. We are a working girls best friend! Call Betty at (731)439-0583 or (731)6451375. (28,29)

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION CHANCERY COURT OF MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE: IN RE: KEVIN MCMAHAN, IN THE MATTER OF PETITION FOR PATERNITY: Heaven Leigh Smith, DOB 11/18/99. (Kevin McMahan/ Petitioner for Paternity) Case No. 8807 Said Court found that Stephen R. Smith, cannot be personally served with process, it is ordered that publication be made for 4 consecutive weeks in the Independent Appeal, a newspaper published at Selmer, in McNairy County, Tennessee, requiring Stephen R. Smith to serve an answer upon Van McMahan, Attorney for Petitioner, whose address is 109 West Court Ave, Selmer, TN 38375, on or before the 29th day of December, 2011, or otherwise said cause will proceed exparte and default judgement issue. This is the 7th day of November, 2011. Kim Harrison, Clerk and Master. Van McMahan, McMahan Law Firm, Attorney for Plaintiff. ....8287 25, 26, 27, 28

BEGINS at the NWC of Lot #7, in Block K as shown on the plat of the Town of Selmer, recorded in Deed Book U Page 31, in the Register’s of McNairy County, Tennessee; runs thence in a Southern direction with the Western Boundary of said Lot #7, 55 feet to a stake at the NWC of the Wooten Lot: thence in an Eastern direction with Wooten’s North boundary across Lots #7, #8 and #9, and parallel with the north boundary of said lots, 150 feet to a stake at Wooten’s NEC on the East boundary of Lot #9; thence in a northern direction with said East boundary line of Lot #9, 55 feet to a stake at the NEC of Lot #9; thence in a Western direction along the alley and with the Western boundary line of Lots #9, #8,and #7, 150 feet to the beginning. This property is compromised of portions of Lots #7, #8 and #9, in Block K as shown on the plat of town of Selmer as referred to hereinabove. ALSO KNOWN AS: 154 South 5 Street, Selmer, Tennessee 38375 The HB 3588 letter was mailed to the borrower(s) pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated 35-5-117. This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: Jacqueline Mullen; Joe Mullen a/k/a Danny Joe Mullen; Pickwick Electric Cooperative; Unknown heirs of Aslee T. Mullen The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. 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. W&A No. 700 86786

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated December 18, 2007, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded December 20, 2007, at Book 390, Page 1504 in Office of the Register of Deeds for McNairy County, Tennessee, executed by Erica Emmons, conveying certain property therein described to Larry McKenzie as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as a separate corporation that is acting solely as a nominee for First Tennessee Home Loans, a Division of First Tennessee Bank N.A. and First Tennessee Home Loans, a Division of First Tennessee Bank N.A.’s successors and assigns; and the undersigned, Shellie Wallace of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been appointed Successor Trustee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable; and that an agent of Shellie Wallace of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Successor Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Successor Trustee will, on January 9, 2012 on or about 1:00 P.M., at the McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder FOR CASH, free from the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in McNairy County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a stake in the south edge of the road running from Finger to U.S. Highway Number 45, the southeast corner of McKenzie, runs thence in an easterly direction, with said blacktop road, 15 rods to a stake; thence north 29 rods to a stake; thence west 9 rods to a stake at the northeast corner of Johnson; thence south with the east line of Johnson, 25 rods to a stake, the southeast corner of Johnson; thence west with the south line of Johnson, 6 rods to a stake in the east line of McKenzie, the southwest corner of Johnson; thence south with the east line of McKenzie 4 rods to the point of beginning. Said legal description is the same description as contained in the previous deed of record. This is the identical real estate conveyed to Erica Emmons from Patricia A. Rouse by Warranty Deed dated December 18, 2007, of record in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee in Deed Book 206 page 752.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated May 20, 2002, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded June 17, 2002, at Book 332, Page 207 in Office of the Register of Deeds for McNairy County, Tennessee, executed by Jacqueline Mullen and Joe Mullen a/k/a Danny Joe Mullen, conveying certain property therein described to David R. Wilson as Trustee for Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp.; and the undersigned, Shellie Wallace of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been appointed Successor Trustee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable; and that an agent of Shellie Wallace of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Successor Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Successor Trustee will, on December 12, 2011 on or about 1:00 P.M., at the McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder FOR CASH, free from the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in McNairy County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows:

DATED November 8, 2011 WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., Successor Trustee By Shellie Wallace DSaleNoticeTN-Shellie_ tcrow_111108_1314 FOR SALE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.MYFIR.COM and WWW.REALTYTRAC. COM ....3697 26, 27, 28

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Included in the above description but expressly excluded there from is the following tract of real estate: Beginning at an iron rod set all iron rods being referred to as set are half inch in diameter by 18 inch in length with a plastic identification cap stamped SLS, Inc. Registered land surveyor-2148 at an interior corner of Robert D. Rouse Deed Book 143, page 571 and at a southeast corner of Eugene Glover Deed Book 134, page 504; thence with a new severance line through Rouse, south 01 degrees 48 minutes 40 seconds west 5.56 feet to an iron rod set on the northern right-of-way of State Route Highway 199 50 foot right-of-way, 25 foot measured at right angles; thence with the northern right-of-way of said highway south 82 degrees 35 minutes 02 seconds west 100.29 feet to an iron rod set at another corner of Glover; thence with Glover, north 01 degrees 48 minutes 40 seconds east 21.61 feet to an iron rod set; thence with the southern boundary of Glover, south 88 degrees 11 minutes 20 seconds east 99.00 feet to the point of beginning, containing 0.03 acres as surveyed by Superior Land Surveying, Inc. Registered land surveyor-2148. Said legal description is the same description as contained in the previous deed of record. This is the identical real estate conveyed to Marie Glover from Robert D. Rouse and wife, Patricia A. Rouse by Warranty Deed dated May 20, 2005, of record in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee in Deed Book 194, page 719. ALSO KNOWN AS: 1314 Finger Leapwood Road, Finger, Tennessee 38334 The HB 3588 letter was mailed to the borrower(s) pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated 35-5-117. This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: Erica Emmons; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc; Trustmark National Bank; Portfolio Recovery Associates/Capital One Bank The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. 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. W&A No. 700 195283 DATED November 3, 2011 WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., Successor Trustee By:Shellie Wallace FHA No. 482-3871866-703 DSaleNoticeTN-Shellie_

msherrod_111103_1113 FOR SALE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.MYFIR.COM and WWW.REALTYTRAC. COM ....3698 26, 27, 28

feet to an iron pin; thence South 35 degrees 05 minutes 47 seconds West for a distance of 124.88 feet to an Iron pin; thence North 58 degrees 45 minutes 38 seconds West tor a distance of 199.70 feet to the point of beginning. Together with end subject to covenants, easements and restrictions of record. Said property contains 0.682 acres more or less. ALSO KNOWN AS: 2719 Purdy Road, Selmer, Tennessee 38375 The HB 3588 letter was mailed to the borrower(s) pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated 35-5-117. This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: Donald Rogers; American Financial Services; Sharon Rogers The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. 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. W&A No. 700 211804 DATED November 9, 2011 WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., Successor Trustee By Shellie Wallace FHA No. DSaleNoticeTN-Shellie_ msherrod_111109_1658 FOR SALE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.MYFIR.COM and WWW.REALTYTRAC. COM ....3694 26, 27, 28

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated July 17, 2009, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded July 17, 2009, at Book 396, Page 2475 in Office of the Register of Deeds for McNairy County, Tennessee, executed by Donald Rogers and Sharon Rogers, conveying certain property therein described to Ralph Henson as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as a separate corporation that is acting solely as a nominee for First Citizens National Bank and First Citizens National Bank’s successors and assigns; and the undersigned, Shellie Wallace of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been appointed Successor Trustee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable; and that an agent of Shellie Wallace of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Successor Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Successor Trustee will, on January 9, 2012 on or about 1:00 P.M., at the McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder FOR CASH, free from the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in McNairy County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the centerline of Baker Road and Purdy Road, thence with the center at Purely Road as follows: thence North 56 degrees 59 minutes 03 seconds East for a distance of 554.98 feet; thence North 56 degrees 07 minutes 48 seconds East for e distance of 132.00 feet; thence North 52 degrees 00 minutes 13 seconds East for a distance of 108.04 feet thence North 46 degrees 16 minutes 36 seconds East for a distance at 120.65 feet; thence North 45 degrees 21 minutes 54 seconds East for a distance of 307.68 feet; thence North 36 degrees 58 minutes 57 seconds East for a distance of 100.35 feet; thence North 31 degrees 59 minutes 08 seconds East for a distance of 229.59 feet; thence South 58 degrees 45 minutes 38 seconds East for a distance of 25.37 feet leaving said road to an Iron pin in the Eastern right of way for a True Point of Beginning of Subject Tract; thence North 31 degrees 47 minutes 14 seconds East far a distance of 124.72 feet with the Eastern right of way of Purdy Road to an Iron pin; thence South 56 degrees 43 minutes 44 seconds East for a distance of 206.91

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on August 24, 2007, by Harold D. Comer and Brenda Ann Comer to Title Enterprises, LLC, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, under Book 389, Page 646-663, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to LPP Mortgage LTD; and WHEREAS, LPP Mortgage LTD, the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named

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Page 10B v Independent Appeal 503 - public notices in said Deed of Trust; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-5-117 (i), not less than sixty (60) days prior to the first publication required by § 35-5-101, the notice of the right to foreclose was properly sent, if so required; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or its duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on Thursday, December 8, 2011, commencing at 12:00 PM at the East Door of the McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in McNairy County, Tennessee, to wit: A certain tract or parcel of land in McNairy County, Tennessee, described as follows to-wit: Beginning at a nail in the center of a county road, the same being a common corner with Raines, thence with said road as follows: South 80 degrees 12 minutes East 112.7 feet; South 75 degrees 30 minutes East 98.85 feet; thence North 7 degrees 30 minutes East 590 feet to a 30 inch White Oak, thence South 81 degrees 04 minutes West 285 feet to a 20 inch blackjack; thence South with Raines East boundary line 497 feet to the beginning, containing 3.0 acres more or less. The above description subject to road easements. Being the same property conveyed to Harold D. Comer and wife, Brenda Ann Comer from Jimmy Paul Martin and wife, Claudette Martin by Warranty Deed dated October 12, 1978 and recorded November 30, 1978 in Book 94, page 603, Register’s Office for McNairy County. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1586 Gilchrist Road, Adamsville, TN 38310 CURRENT OWNER(S): Harold D. Comer The sale of the abovedescribed property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: N/A OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in 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. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee c/o RMW Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 File No.: 559. J1102912TN Web Site: www. jflegal.com .... 3693 26, 27, 28 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated September 10, 2008, executed by RICKY WALLIS, AND WIFE, CASSANDRA WALLIS, conveying certain real property therein described to BILLY ROSENBERG as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, on September 22, 2008, as Instrument No. 65321, in Book 393, Page 2862; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, NA SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP, who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, Notice of the Right to Foreclose (“Notice”) was given in compliance with Tennessee law by the mailing a copy of the Notice to the parties at least sixty (60) days prior to the first publication of the Substitute Trustee’s Sale. WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Mcnairy County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared

503 - public notices due and payable, and that the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on December 7, 2011, 2:00 PM at the Mcnairy County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held At the McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, TN, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Mcnairy County, Tennessee, to wit: TRACT 1 Beginning at an iron pin set in the West margin of Mt. Zion Cemetery Road, which point is located North 02 degrees 53 minutes 43 seconds West 243.57 feet from the intersection of the West margin of Mt. Zion Cemetery Road and the North margin of State Route 142; thence from the point of beginning and on a new line through Griswell, North 85 degrees 36 minutes 50 seconds West 421.54 feet to an iron pin set in the East line of Arthur Frank as recorded in Deed Book 46, Page 99, Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee; thence, with the East line of Frank, North 02 degrees 58 minutes 20 seconds East 110.03 feet to an iron pin set; thence, on a new line through Griswell, South 85 degrees 36 minutes 50 seconds West 414.59 feet to an iron pin set in the West margin of Mt. Zion Cemetery Road, thence, with the West margin of Mt. Zion Cemetery Road, the following calls: South 05 degrees 51 minutes 27 seconds West 50.20 feet; South 05 degrees 59 minutes 26 seconds East 60.81 feet to the point of beginning, containing 1.0 acre. TRACT 2 BEGINNING at an iron pin found in the West margin of Mt. Zion Cemetery Road, which point is the Southeast corner of Lot # 11 and the Northeast corner of the herein described lot; thence, from the point of beginning, and with the West margin of Mt. Zion Cemetery Road, the following calls: South 15 degrees 42 minutes 20 seconds East 100.05 feet; South 03 degrees 24 minutes 09 seconds East 15.25 feet to an iron pin found at the Northeast corner of Lot#9; thence, with the North line of Lot #9, South 87 degrees 22 minutes 51 seconds West 253.67 feet to an iron pin set at the Southwest corner of the herein described lot; thence, on a new line through Lot #10, North 140.42 feet to an iron pin set in the South line of Lot #11; thence, with the South line of Lot #11, South 85 degrees 36 minutes 50 seconds East 226.07 feet to the point of beginning, containing 0.69 acres, AND BEING LOT #10-A OF RIDGE VIEW ESTATES. PARCEL # 974.05 AND 97-4.15 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 60 MT ZION CEMETERY RD, STANTONVILLE, TN 383795118. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): RICKY WALLIS AND CASSANDRA WALLIS OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: 1) MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE; 2) H & W. RECRUITING ENTERPRISES LLC The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. 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. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Substitute Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2-984-0407 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (866) 681-5002 Regis-

classifieds 503 - public notices tered Agent: CT Corporation System 800 South Gay Street, Suite 2021 Knoxville, TN 37929 Tel: (865) 342-3522 TS#: 090107100 FEI # 1006.146693 ....3699 26. 27, 28 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated June 15, 2010, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded June 21, 2010, at Book 399, Page 2825 in Office of the Register of Deeds for McNairy County, Tennessee, executed by Ramona D. Knight and Ramona D. Knight, conveying certain property therein described to Carter, Stanfill & Associates, PLLC. as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as a separate corporation that is acting solely as a nominee for Dover Mortgage Company and Dover Mortgage Company’s successors and assigns; and the undersigned, Shellie Wallace of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been appointed Successor Trustee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable; and that an agent of Shellie Wallace of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Successor Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Successor Trustee will, on December 19, 2011 on or about 1:00 P.M., at the McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder FOR CASH, free from the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in McNairy County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the centerline intersection of Skatte Road and Tennessee State Route 224; thence South 12 degrees 26 minutes East for a distance of 32.86 feet with the centerline of Tennessee State Route 224 to a point; thence North 82 degrees 38 minutes 20 seconds West for a distance of 26.55 feet, leaving said road to a point in the Western right of way of Tennessee State Route 224, 25 feet from centerline, for a true point of beginning of the subject lot; thence South 12 degrees 33 minutes 20 seconds East for a distance of 195.65 feet with the Western right of way of said road; thence North 74 degrees 36 minutes 08 seconds West for a distance of 337.32 feet with a severance line through the parent tract and passing a 5/8 inch rebar iron pin set at 8.14 feet to a 5/8 inch rebar iron pin set; thence North 21 degrees 11 minutes 16 seconds East for a distance of 140.87 feet, with a severance line through the parent tract, to a 5/8 inch rebar iron pin set; thence South 82 degrees 38 minutes 20 seconds East for a distance of 233.69 feet, with a severance line through the parent tract and passing a 5/8 inch rebar iron pin set at 225.42 feet, to the point of beginning containing 1.036 acres more or less as surveyed by Martin Land Surveying, Inc. Register’s Land Surveyor Number 1469 on September 19, 2005. Together with and subject to covenants, easements, and restrictions of record. This conveyance is made subject to the restriction that no single wide trailers, double wide trailers or manufactured homes, travel trailers, tents, shacks or temporary structure of any kind shall be brought or placed up on said property. The foregoing restrictive covenant will run with the land and will be binding on the grantee and the grantee’s heirs, representatives, successors, and assigns. ALSO KNOWN AS: 3678 Leapwood Enville Road, Adamsville, Tennessee 38310 The HB 3588 letter was mailed to the borrower(s) pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated 35-5-117. This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: Ramona D. Knight; Ramona D. Knight The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved

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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. W&A No. 700‑206736 DATED November 11, 2011 WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., Successor Trustee By: Shellie Wallace DSaleNoticeTN-Shellie_ tcrow_111111_1106 FOR SALE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.MYFIR.COM and WWW.REALTYTRAC.COM …. 8535 27, 28, 29

to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose. Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee www.kirschattorneys.com Law Office of Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP 555 Perkins Road Extended, Second Floor Memphis, TN 38117 Phone (901)767-5566 Fax (901)761-5690 File No. 10-000508 …. 8534 27, 28, 29 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Letters Testamentary) (AS REQUIRED BY Chapter No. 175, Public Acts of Tennessee 1939 as amended by Chapter 137, Public Acts of 1947 and Chapter 48, Public Acts of 1949) Estate of William M. Coffman, Deceased. No. P-1076 Notice is hereby given that on the 15th day of November, 2011, Letters Testamentary in respect of Deceased’s estate were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court for McNairy County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and nonresident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk & Master, Chancery Court, 170 West Court Avenue, Selmer, Tennessee, within the earlier of four(4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice, or twelve (12) months from the date of death of the decedent, otherwise their claims will be forever barred. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This 15th day of November, 2011. (Signed) Neita J. Coffman Executor (Administrator) Estate of William J. Coffman By Kim Harrison, Clerk and Master Attorney for Estate of William J. Coffman: Larry A. Butler Spragins, Barnett, & Cobb, PLC P.O. Box 2004 Jackson, TN 38302 (731) 424-0461 ….8532 27, 28

lowing covenants, restrictions, and limitations which shall run with the land, shall be binding upon the Grantee herein, her heirs, successors and assigns, to wit: 1. No lot shall be used except for residential purposes. 2. No structure of a temporary character, trailer, mobile home, basement, barn, or other outbuilding shall be used at any time as a residence, either temporarily or permanently. 3. No noxious or offensive activities shall be carried on upon any lot, nor shall anything by done thereon which may be or become an annoyance or nuisance to the neighborhood.. ALSO KNOWN AS: 288 Ashleigh Road, Ramer, Tennessee 38367 The HB 3588 letter was mailed to the borrower(s) pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated 35-5-117. This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: Jolynne A Overpeck a/k/a Jolynne A. Lane; McNairy Regional Hospital; Van D. McMahan; Mary Miller The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. 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. W&A No. 1286 174826 DATED November 16, 2011 WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., Successor Trustee By:Shellie Wallace DSaleNoticeTN-Shellie_ bsims_111116_1156 FOR SALE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.MYFIR.COM and WWW.REALTYTRAC. COM .... 8595 28, 29, 30

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated February 27, 2006, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded February 28, 2006, at Book 380, Page 859 in Office of the Register of Deeds for McNairy County, Tennessee, executed by Jolynne A Overpeck a/k/a Jolynne A. Lane Van D. McMahan and Mary Miller, conveying certain property therein described to Van D. McMahan as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. a seperate corporation acting solely as nominee for Decision One Mortgage Company, LLC, and Decision One Mortgage Company, LLC’s Successors and Assigns; and the undersigned, Shellie Wallace of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been appointed Successor Trustee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable; and that an agent of Shellie Wallace of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Successor Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Successor Trustee will, on January 9, 2012 on or about 1:00 P.M., at the McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder FOR CASH, free from the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in McNairy County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a stake located in the middle of the Ashleigh Road; thence North 03 degrees 33 minutes 50 seconds East 654.22 feet to a stake; thence South 66 degrees 22 minutes 33 seconds East 300.00 feet to a stake; thence South 05 degrees 35 minutes 14 seconds West 539.74 feet to a stake in the middle of Ashleigh Road; thence with Ashleigh Road North 89 degrees 15 minutes 16 seconds West 113.02 feet; thence North 88 degress 51 minutes 16 seconds West to the point of beginning. Describes as lot number 7 by Shiloh Surveying Co. Containing 3.742 acres, more or less. The foregoing real property is conveyed subject to the fol-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated June 22, 2009, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded July 6, 2009, at Book 396, Page 2239 in Office of the Register of Deeds for McNairy County, Tennessee, executed by Benjamin P. Sinclair and Phyllis J. Sinclair, conveying certain property therein described to Matt B. Murfree as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as a separate corporation that is acting solely as a nominee for Guaranty Trust Company and Guaranty Trust Company’s successors and assigns; and the undersigned, Shellie Wallace of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been appointed Successor Trustee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable; and that an agent of Shellie Wallace of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Successor Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Successor Trustee will, on January 9, 2012 on or about 1:00 P.M., at the McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder FOR CASH, free from the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in McNairy County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows: Being Lots #6 of Country View Estates Subdivision, a plat or plan of said subdivision being of record In Plat Cabinet A, Slide 93 in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, and the description there given and said Plat are made a part hereof by this reference thereto as fully and to the same extent as if copied in full herein. The foregoing real property is conveyed subject to certain restrictive covenants, limitations, recitals, etc. pertaining to Country View Estates Subdivision, which are of record in Deed Book 136, page 123, ROMC and reference is here made to said Book and Page where recorded for a more complete listing of said restrictive covenants, limitations, recitals, etc., and the same are incorporated herein

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on December 21, 2011 at 2:00PM local time, at the east door, McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Tony White and wife, Jennifer White, as joint tenants, to Wesley D. Turner, Trustee, on May 30, 2006 at Book 381, Page 2640; conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, all of record in the McNairy County Register’s Office. Owner of Debt: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-6 The following real estate located in McNairy County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: Described property located in the Seventh (7th) Civil District of McNairy County, Tennessee, in the Gravel Hill Community, and more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron pin in the eastern right-of-way of Gravel Hill Road, said point being just south of Roy Huggins’ boundary line, and being approximately 4 feet north of a tractor shed; thence North 83 degrees 29 minutes 29 seconds East for a distance of 40.38 feet with a new line to an iron pin just northeast of tractor shed; thence South 15 degrees 30 minutes 31 seconds East for a distance of 76.15 feet with a new line to an iron pin; thence North 63 degrees 52 minutes 47 seconds East for a distance of 194.15 feet with a new line to an iron pin; thence South 08 degrees 17 minutes 38 seconds East for a distance of 293.99 feet with a new line to an iron pin, red oak pointer; thence South 86 degrees 50 minutes 50 seconds West for a distance of 281.51 feet with a new line to an iron pin in the eastern right-of-way of Gravel Hill Road; thence North 00 degrees 45 minutes 57 seconds East for a distance of 289.74 feet with the eastern right-of-way of Gravel Hill Road to the point of beginning. Street Address: 1869 Gravel Hill Road, Guys, Tennessee 38339 Parcel Number: 118-015.01 Current Owner(s) of Property: Tony White and wife, Jennifer White Other interested parties: Midland Funding, NCC 2 Cor. (NC2), Assignee of Bank One, N.A. The street address of the above described property is believed to be 1869 Gravel Hill Road, Guys, Tennessee 38339, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 35-5-117 have been met. SALE IS SUBJECT TO ANY INTEREST THAT MAY EXIST IN ABSTRACT OF ASSESSMENT OF RECORD IN BOOK 368, PAGE 1028, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF McNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in 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 the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder, at their highest bid, will be deemed the successful bidder. 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 at any time. This office may be a debt collector. This may be an attempt

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by reference thereto as fully and completely as if copied in full herein ALSO KNOWN AS: 230 Edgewood Drive, Adamsville, Tennessee 38310 The HB 3588 letter was mailed to the borrower(s) pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated 35-5-117. This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: Benjamin P. Sinclair; Phyllis J. Sinclair The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. 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. W&A No. 700 200943 DATED November 21, 2011 WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., Successor Trustee By: Shellie Wallace DSaleNoticeTN-Shellie_ msherrod_111121_1125 FOR SALE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.MYFIR.COM and WWW.REALTYTRAC. COM ….4050 28, 29, 30 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on December 21, 2011 at 2:00PM local time, at the east door, McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by New Jerusalem Faith Apostolic, Ferdinand Gant, Trustee, a married person; Steve Westbrooks, Trustee, a married person; Erronda M. Ivy, Trustee, a married person; and Dock Ivy, Trustee, a married person, to Emmett James House or Bill R. McLaughlin, Trustee, on November 3, 2003 at Book 363, Page 260; modified by Loan Modification Agreement recorded in Book 400, Page 975; conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, all of record in the McNairy County Register’s Office. Owner of Debt: Regions Bank, successor by merger with Union Planters Bank, N.A. The following real estate located in McNairy County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: Described property located in the McNairy County, Tennessee, and more particularly described as follows:

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Tract #1: Beginning at an iron pin, the NEC of the Robinson tract corner in common with Forsythe; then South 87 degrees 24 minutes West 76.25 feet to an iron pin in the Easterly right of way of Forsythe Road; thence with said right of way as follows: South 48 degrees 32 minutes West 95.71 feet, South 53 degrees 22 minutes West 101.62 feet, South 56 degrees 48 minutes West 101.10 feet, South 58 degrees 26 minutes West 98.61 feet, South 50 degrees 28 minutes West 92.44 feet, South 24 degrees 14 minutes West 91.40 feet, South 11 degrees 12 minutes West 98.65 feet, South 17 degrees 27 minutes West 102.55 feet, South 22 degrees 20 minutes West 101.66 feet, South 24 degrees 36 minutes West 100.61 feet, South 24 degrees 45 minutes West 157.24 feet to the NWC of King on 8/27/79 (erroneously stated to be SWC on prior deed) ; then with the King lot North 42 degrees 06 minutes East 265.88 feet to an iron pin; then South 33 degrees 00 minutes East 224.35 feet to an iron pin; then South 60 degrees 00 minutes West 245.00 feet to the Northerly and Easterly right of way of Linley Circle, the SWC (erroneously stated to be SEC in prior deed) of King on 8/27/79, then with said right of way as follows: South 14 degrees 23 minutes East 198.66 feet South 35 degrees 26 minutes East 54.49 feet, South 61 degrees 03 minutes East 35.68 feet North 80 degrees 19 minutes East 87.97 feet, North 64 degrees 59 minutes East 95.80 feet, North 61 degrees 00 minutes East 98.98 feet, North 60 degrees 10 minutes 99.00 feet, North 56 degrees 20 minutes East 96.98 feet, North 46 degrees 19 minutes East 96.49 feet, North 40 degrees 00 minutes East 79.54 feet to an iron pin; the North 3 degrees 46 minutes West 298.77 feet to an iron pin; thence North 1 degree 54 minutes West 429.76 feet to an iron pin; thence North 2 degrees 59 minutes West 205.82 feet to an iron pin, the point of beginning. INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION BUT EXCLUDED FROM THIS CONVEYANCE are the following lots which have been sold: Deed Book 99 Page 264 to Ronnie Moore; Deed Book 104 Page 585 to John L. McCarter; Deed Book 105 Page 747 to Ricky C. King; Deed Book 101 Page 434 to Terry Lindsey; Deed Book 108 Page 597 to Bill Ward; Deed Book 111 Page 652 to Earnest Lipford and Deed Book 161 Page 279 to Kathyleen Pope. There was a sell-off to Jimmy Hawkins, Jr. in Deed Book 107 at Page 759 but the exact land was reacquired Jimmy Hawkins and wife, Joan Hawkins from him in Deed Book 118 at Page 714. There is a deed to Fred Gray, Jr. in Deed Book 98 at Page 832 which recites the source of title as being Deed Book 97 at Page 246 but it is warranted to Grantee that this was an error and said property came off other lands. Tract #2: Beginning at a steel fence post (SFP) found at the

SEC of Ricky King (DB 80 page 696); then South 61 degrees 08 minutes 38 seconds West, 15.00 feet to a SFP set; then with a severance line North 30 degrees 10 minutes 55 seconds West, 73.93 feet to a SFP set; and North 73 degrees 28 minutes 22 seconds West, 187.37 feet to a SFP set on the Easterly right of way (25.0 feet from the center) of Forsythe Road; thence with said R/W (chord descriptions) North 28 degrees 33 minutes 15 seconds East, 167.36 feet to a SFP found; thence leaving said R/W with the East line of King (Deed Book 105 page 747) South 30 degrees 28 minutes 39 seconds East, 69.80 feet to an iron pin found at the NEC of King (DB 80 pages 696); and then South 30 degrees 12 minutes 00 seconds East 227.71 feet back to the point of beginning. Street Address: 20 Linley Circle, Selmer, Tennessee 38375 Parcel Number: 080-083.12 Current Owner(s) of Property: Trustees of New Jerusalem Faith Apostolic Church Other interested parties: Auto Owners Insurance Company c/o Garner & Conner P.L.L.C., Attorneys The street address of the above described property is believed to be 20 Linley Circle, Selmer, Tennessee 38375, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 35-5-117 have been met. Notice of this Substitute Trustee’s Sale has been timely given to the United States as required by 26 U.S.C. § 7425(b). Terms of Sale will be public auction, for cash, free and clear of rights of homestead, redemption and dower, and the rights of New Jerusalem Faith Apostolic, Ferdinand Gant, Trustee, a married person; Steve Westbrooks, Trustee, a married person; Erronda M. Ivy, Trustee, a married person; and Dock Ivy, Trustee, a married person, and those claiming through them, and subject to the right of redemption by the DEPARTMENT OF

TREASURY, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE by reason of tax lien of record in Book 8, Page 230 recorded 11/17/06 Book 8, Page 283 recorded 05/29/07 Book 8, Page 370 recorded 03/07/08 Book 8, Page 415 recorded 07/28/08 Book 8, Page 544 recorded 12/17/09 Book 8, Page 658 recorded 03/07/11 at the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, subject to any accrued taxes and restrictions. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in 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 the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder, at their highest bid, will be deemed the successful bidder. 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 at any time. 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. Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee www.kirschattorneys.com Law Office of Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP 555 Perkins Road Extended, Second Floor Memphis, TN 38117 Phone (901)767-5566 Fax (901)761-5690 File No. 11-025423 .... 8590 28, 29, 30

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