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We’re gonna rebuild...bigger, better

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

The Saw Meal will be re-opening in a couple of months in the Old Butcher Shop location in Adamsville, according to co-owner Michelle Geiger.

Geiger told the Independent Appeal last Monday they closed on the property last Thursday. She said that they had a lot of work to do, but hope to reopen the restaurant by April.

She said last Thursday that her insurance company, Traveler’s had concluded its investigation the week before Christmas and concluded the cause of the Nov. 28 fire that destroyed the restaurant and damaged other businesses in downtown Adamsville was undetermined. This was because someone pushed things up in a pile and compromised the fire scene.

The rest of downtown is already on the road to recovery, according to Adamsville Mayor David Leckner and City Administrator Steve Simon.

“Each one of those spots...as far as rebuilding, that’s gonna be up to the landowner. What we’re hearing from them is they’re gonna rebuild and they’re gonna come back in those same spots,” Simon told the Independent Appeal Jan. 13.”

Commerce Street was blocked and was preventing business owners from getting their deliveries. Chief of Police Bill McCall worked with the insurance companies to get the street cleaned up.

The burned out buildings have become an eyesore and a source of smell. However, they are bracketed by two restaurants that are still suc-

cessful Simon said.

Simon noted that the day after the Saw Meal burned; Ma Ma Fia’s had a grand opening increasing their capacity from 20 to 60 people.

“Their business seemed to be good,” Simon said.

Simon pointed out that Pappy’s Pizza opened around the first of the year at Ma Ma Fia’s old location.

“We didn’t lose, we actually gained 60 places to eat,” Simon said.

He said that he was unsure of the economic impact, but that it has not shown up in sales tax collections.

“It’s hard to know where the balance is on that. It’ll probably be a couple of months from now in sales tax before we figure that effect.

There’s gonna be some effect, but right now we can’t measure it,” Simon said.

He said he was thankful because the damage to downtown could have been much worse.

“They responded and responded very quickly from our neighbors from east to west and to the north…They responded in very high numbers, lots and lots of people and they also brought their tanker trucks, which greatly aided the situation. It could have been a lot worse. Without the response of all the different volunteers and all our neighbors, we could have lost our downtown area, entirely,” Leckner said.

The prospects for rebuilding downtown are attributed not only to the firefighters, but to the business owners themselves.

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School fees deemed not mandatory

By Megan Smith Staff Writers

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What remains of the Saw Meal Restaurant after a December 2011 fire. Adamsville has already taken steps to restore the downtown to its former glory.

Aqua Glass closes Sheriff’s Dept. recovers stolen guns Oregon plant

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

The McNairy County Sheriff’s Department recovered four guns from a previous robbery.

The three shotguns and one rifle were found in 2 ponds in the Mt. Vinson community, according to Investigator Robert Hitchborn.

Found were a doublebarreled shotgun, a .22 rifle, a .12 gauge Remington Model 58, and a .20 gauge single shot New England Firearms shotgun, according

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

An Aqua Glass plant in Klamath Falls, Ore will close on March 30, according to various media reports. The plant employs 51 people.

The facility makes bathroom and shower products, as does the Adamsville plant, which has seen several rounds of layoffs in the wake of the slow housing market.

Kathleen Vokes, director of communications for Masco Corporation, cited tough economic conditions and the slow housing market over the past three to five years as reasons for the decision.

This is an especially difficult decision because of the quality of the workforce, but necessary due to economic conditions,” said Vokes.

Vokes declined to comment on whether the Adamsville plant will close.

The Klamath Falls plant opened in 1994. Aqua Glass makes bathtubs and shower accessories.

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Patrons bid farewell to downtown cafe

By Christen Coulon Editor

The City of Selmer lost one of its favorite downtown eateries last Saturday when the Village Coffee House, located at 141 W. Court Avenue, closed its doors for good.

The coffee house, which was owned

by Rose Creek Village and managed

by Paul and Julia Hobbs, offered patrons a wide selection of gourmet coffees, sandwiches, desserts and more.

Paul Hobbs said that when the business opened in December 2009 that he knew it would be a challenge to make it work.

“We were aware it was going to be tough to be supported in a town of this size,” Hobbs said.

Hobbs said that he was glad to have been able to work in Selmer and said it is a great town. Despite the many loyal customers, he said there simply was not enough business to keep the doors open.

Last Friday, as word got out that the coffee house was closing, customers flocked to the business to get one last serving of their favorite dish before it was too late.

Hobbs said that he could not rule out another business venture in Selmer in the future if given the opportunity, but said that it was too early to discuss any specifics just yet.

“I just want to sincerely thank everyone who supported us these last two years,” Hobbs said. “We’ve had a great time serving our customers and taking care of them.”

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to Sheriff Guy Buck.

Buck said that a confidential informant told him where the guns were.

He said that he asked the Hardin County Fire Department to send divers over, but that the water temperature was 45 degrees.

A submersible vehicle from ISR proved to be the solution. This allowed the divers to stay in the water a much shorter time.

Buck was familiar with ISR from Unmanned Aerial Vehicles when he served in Afghanistan. ISR brought in $100,000 in equipment.

“We appreciate the cooperation of the Hardin County Fire Department and their professionalism. We were tickled to death to get them back,” Buck said.

Selmer mayor nixes Gilbert’s appointment

By Christen Coulon Editor

To parents of school-aged children, the occasional school fee is no stranger, but according to a Tennessee Board of Education ruling, it should be.

According to the State Board of Education Rules, mandatory fees are not acceptable in public schools in the state of Tennessee.

In 2009, the Tennessee Board of Education responded to a case that originated in Williamson County.

According to the letter sent out to Williamson County parents after the ruling, the state law regarding school fees reads, “The school shall not require any student to pay a fee to the school for any purpose, except as authorized by the board of education, and no fees shall be required of any student as a condition to attending the public school, or using its equipment while receiving educational training.”

The ruling defined school fees as any fees for activities occurring during school hours including field trips, fees for activities and supplies needed for courses offered for grade or credit, including marching band and interscholastic athletics, fees or tuition for summer courses, graduation fees, fees for a copy of a student record, and refundable security deposits for the use of school properties for courses offered for credit or grade.

The ruling reads, “School systems may request but not require payment of school fees.

No fees may be required of any student, regardless of financial status (including eligibility for free or reduced price lunch), as a condition of attending public schools or using its equipment while receiving educational training. Before fees may be requested, they must be authorized by the board of education.”

Assistant Director of Schools Brian Jackson said that no fees were charged for tuition except to students coming from another district. Such a charge was deemed acceptable in the ruling.

However, he said students could be charged for other supplies needed in class if these supplies were consumables.

“There may be fees for activity fees or supply fees or something like that that could be charged,” Jackson said.

Jackson said that these fees would be waived for students who qualified for free or reduced lunch.

However, other students could be prevented from participating in activities if the fees are not paid.

“If it’s something that’s not related to classwork then possibly so, if it’s just some type of extracurricular,” Jackson said.

Jackson said that students would be expected to pay fees for workbooks and lab activities, but that they were not necessarily required to do so.

“Now as far as being required to do so, mandatory to do so, there’s no bases for that. But we would have the expectation that everybody shared the load in buying what’s necessary for those consumables that’s going to help their particular child,” he said.

Jackson said that such fees would be requested more than mandatory, but he was unclear as to whether or not they would be clearly labeled as such.

“I don’t know that there’s a distinction made that this is mandatory, this is requested. If a student is in my class, and I’m a science teacher, and we’re going to have an equipment fee, then I’m just going to say the equipment fee for this class is five dollars,” Jackson said.

Jackson encouraged anyone who had questions about such fees to contact their school’s principal.

Selmer Elementary Principal Carolyn Giesler said that fees are charged for things like the planner that every student receives and field trips students go on.

“I don’t know that we call it mandatory. We just say it is not waived,” Giesler said.

Giesler said that students are not prevented from participating in any school activities if they fail to pay the fees.

“We have lot’s of students that do not pay for it. We don’t publicize it because obviously the school has to pay for it, and we don’t have the money to pay for everybody,” Giesler said.

Last Friday, Mayor David Robinson moved to veto the Selmer Board of Aldermen’s appointment of Michael Gilbert as a part-time police officer on a 90-day probationary basis for the city.

The veto blocks the board’s Jan. 10 vote to hire Gilbert as an officer and claims that the hiring did not adhere to the established policies of the Town of Selmer.

Robinson cited four reasons for the action in a prepared statement officially vetoing the board’s vote.

The veto claims that hiring policy to select officers using a selection committee, after interviews had been conducted had not been followed and said that this procedure was in place to insure a fair and balanced approach to the hiring process, as well as identify the most qualified candidate for selection.

The Mayor also cited the department’s need to maintain standards in hiring policies that will give the citizens of Selmer full confidence in their police force.

Robinson is asking the board to allow the adopted hiring process to proceed as intended through documented administrative channels. He said that the hiring process used for new officers is also used for the utility and fire departments, and it allows for a fair and balanced decision on each candidate that takes politics out of the decision.

“We just need to follow the process that the board established in 2005,” Robinson said. “I am hoping that the aldermen see it that way and understand that maybe the easiest resolution is to let the process take place.”

Robinson said that he hopes this issue will come to an amicable resolution.

This veto is the latest development in a political fray between the mayor and the board over the power to hire new officers.

Previously, the board’s May 10, 2011 attempt to Bobcat swipe two from hire Gilbert was vetoed by Robinson who said at the

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Stantonville, Michie FDs: raising funds to fight fires

By Megan Smith Staff Writer

Fire fighting equipment doesn’t come cheap, and to two local fire chiefs, it’s essential.

Stantonville Fire Chief Larry Russell and Michie Fire Chief Shirley Clark have two different approaches to this issue.

Stantonville Volunteer Fire Department For Stantonville Volunteer Fire Department, fundraisers are irreplaceable. Most of the department’s original equipment was paid for by grants, according to Mayor Larry Raines. However, they could not do what they do without the community support they receive at their frequent fundraisers, Russell said.

Russell’s reliance on fundraisers could come in part from what made him decide to join the department in the first place.

In 1997, Russell joined the Stantonville Volunteer Fire Department.

“I had a chimney fire and people dropped everything they were doing and came to help me,” Russell said.

“We all have to give back to the community where we live. That’s a very important thing, at least to me,” Russell said.

On the first Friday of every month, the department holds a fish fry.

“We’re not as big as some of the departments as far as the fundraising is concerned, but people come out because it is the fire department,” Russell said.

Though the department’s equipment is old, it is still in good shape, according to Russell.

“We have to make sure that everything is maintained,” he said.

They do so through their fundraisers.

During the perhaps most memorable fundraiser, Tim McGraw was the entertainment.

The department used to hold a Fire Festival the weekend before Memorial Day. Eddie Bond was the chief promoter of this festival, and in the early 90’s the department was lucky enough to have Tim McGraw play for free at

the festival.

Such fundraisers are essential to the department, according to Russell.

“I’m thankful for everybody that volunteers and everybody that helps. Without the support of the community we wouldn’t be able to operate,” he said.

The fundraisers are important in covering operating and insurance costs as well as in paying for some pieces of equipment.

According to Russell, a firefighter costs $1,200 to $1,500 to equip.

Fortunately, grants can help with a lot of the equipment costs.

The community support in Stantonville stretches beyond attending fundraisers.

Russell recounted a fire that the department faced in the summer of 2009. It was the worst fire he could remember fighting.

According to Russell, during that fire community members helped the firefighters in any way possible. Many brought cases of water for the men.

“We’re fortunate to be where we are,” Russell said.

Michie Volunteer Fire Department Michie Volunteer Fire Department also struggles to cover some costs.

Currently, their tanker is out. Because of its age, the department is unable to purchase the necessary parts to repair it. According to Clark, the truck will most likely have to be taken apart and rebuilt.

Grants are very important to Michie Volunteer Fire Department.

“We don’t do too many fundraisers,” Clark said.

Currently, the department is awaiting an expected grant for a new pumper.

The department also got a new rescue truck three years ago.

“I’d rather write grants than do a fundraiser,” Clark said.

Clark’s interest in volunteer work goes beyond fighting fires.

She serves as a director in the Retired Se-

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The Town of Stantonville held a fish fry at the Stantonville Community Center on Jan. 6 to raise money for their volunteer fire department. Volunteers served all-you-can-eat chicken, catfish and shrimp along with salads and desserts. Jane Russell serves a plate to a hungry customer during the event. The fire department holds a fundraising dinner on the first Friday of each month. nior Volunteer program, meaning she helps to recruit seniors to do volunteer work in four counties.

“I’ve always done volunteer work,” Clark said.

Clark became involved in the Michie Volunteer Fire Department shortly after she moved to town from Texas.

Her background was in the medical field, so it made sense for her to become a medical first responder in 2004.

Clark helped to start the McNairy County First Responder Association, the McNairy County Fire Chief Association, and the West Tennessee Chief Association.

“The more we network, the stronger we all are,” Clark said.

According to Clark, the department receives great community support and has excellent relations with the mayor and all the aldermen in Michie.

Stardust Circus comes to town

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

The circus will be coming to Selmer. The Stardust Circus will perform at the Selmer Community Center on Jan. 31. The show is at the Community Center at 7 p.m. and will last around two hours.

The Florida-based circus is owned by the fatherdaughter team of Oscar and Celeste Garcia and will include a performing monkey, a miniature horse, jugglers, a contortionist, clowns with audience participation, aerialists, a clown with a gag windup stuffed elephant.

“It’s really funny,” said Celeste Garcia.

The show also includes a hair hung girl.

“The kids love the show. We invite them to come. It’s a great treat for families,” Garcia said.

Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for teens aged 13-17 and children get in free. Garcia expects a crowd of about 250-300 people.

Her father was originally from Mexico, where he worked in a carnival. He continued to work in the

circus after he came to the United States until he started his own circus when he got married 15-20 years ago.

The circus performs all around the country, including Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, the Carolinas.

“It’s a great lifestyle. We go traveling around and seeing new sites. We enjoy it every bit. It’s a rewarding experience. We enjoy every minute of being in it. It’s just unique,” said Garcia.

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Specie enters the Comcast Reps to meet with Guys, businessman seeks moonshine nod digital age

By Laura Specie

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I once said years ago, “computers are going to be the ruination of people.”

That sounds so funny now, as I sit here typing this on the lap top I bought a few months ago. Back in 1998, I got a WebTV. They claimed it was like a PC, but there were many things it could not do. For me, at the time it was all I needed. My kids were going to school in different states, and it did make it easier to keep in contact with them. Then I got involved in the chats. Talk City was the chat for the WebTV. I met a lot of nice people on there. Some I still keep in contact with to this day.

A lot of us became friends because of Talk City. We talked politics and music. Mostly music. Blues, Jazz, all kinds of music. Then things changed for WebTV and Talk City as well. I lost touch with most.

That chapter would end.

When I first started using a desktop, I was scared to death of everything, it was so different from WebTV. You didn’t have to worry about viruses, or crashes, or hacking. WebTV had no memory, so no problem.

The biggest thing was sometimes it would lock and you would have to unplug it and start over.

Now, as I said, the desktop scared me. But in time, I did start to work through my fears until the next time something stupid would happen.

Which it often did...had a crash and was without it for a couple weeks, but it did get fixed.

It is amazing how much we have come to SPECIE rely on the internet for so many different things.

For some, it is a way to meet people. We do searches on people and recipes, we post pictures, we send e-mails instead of sending a letter through the mail. We even pay bills. We download music. Kids use it for their homework. And of course, there is chat.

Facebook is a popular chat now days. You can visit people find people, play games.

Do I still think the computer is evil? Sometimes. People tend to get lazy when using the PC. I am sometimes one of them. We tend to spend too much time on them. It becomes an addiction. When the computer crashes, we yell at it, and don’t know what to do without it. We seem to get lost in it all its technology.

Cell phones have become the same way, on my way home from work this afternoon I saw four or five drivers with a cell phone to their ear not really paying attention to what they were supposed to be doing...driving!

Now we have I-Pads, Kindles and other gadgets.

All this technology! I wouldn’t know where to begin to learn all this stuff.

I think for now, I will deal with the second hand laptop, play games on Facebook, and search for high school friends. That is about all I can handle for now.

Just saying.........

Mayor Keith Rinehart announced to the board of aldermen in their regular meeting last Monday that a representative from Comcast was scheduled to meet with the city officials on Tuesday, Jan. 17, to discuss their contracted services for cable and internet services in the Town of Guys.

Over the past year or so, many citizens have complained to the mayor and aldermen that they are unable to get services from Comcast and have asked for help to acquire access.

The mayor also discussed Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of Policy and Federal Programs will be coming to Guys to review the CDBG Grant for three tornado sirens recently purchased and in working order.

The city reviewed the annual audit completed by Williams, Jerrolds, Godwin & Associates, PLLC and noted no significant findings. The audit was approved unanimously.

Alderman Chris Howard and Mayor Rinehart recently completed an annual visit of three establishments, C Baby’s, B & B’s and Harry’s Place and determine all three were in compliance with

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Residents seek Ramer cleanup

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

A Ramer couple appeared before the Ramer City Commission at it Jan. 23 meeting to request that neighbors in the area where they live clean up their property.

Aaron and Bonnie Knight described some of the properties in their neighborhood as looking like a slum.

“From the highway up here to where we live, it looks like a slum. There is garbage strewn over every yard. There’s tree limbs piled up in front of the house and beside the house,” Aaron said.

Aaron described one place as looking like a junkyard.

“It’s pitiful. They pile their garbage up above the cans every week if they even put it out on the road. Most of the time

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I ain’t got what you call a home and garden place but I get up and clean up my place. Ain’t nobody got no pride no more,” he said.

“All we can do is just send them a little letter,” Mayor George Armstrong responded.

“Half the time, you can’t get up the road for the ducks and the chickens and guineas,” said Bonnie.

“I ain’t come over here crying. I ain’t getting’ riled up,” Aaron said.

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“We’re going to have to do something more drastic than send a letter,” said Commissioner Bill Thomas.

“Some of these are first offenders,” said City Manager/Recorder Tabitha Dickey.

Armstrong said he would send a letter, along with a copy of city ordinances.

“Ramer used to be a neat little, clean little, nice-looking town and you wonder now when people come through, what in the world do they think about it,” Bonnie said.

“We got a neighbor who moved in here from Buffalo, N.Y….I’m gonna tell you what he said about it. He said, you know what, when I first come here, I thought I was in the slums of New York, Me and my wife, we didn’t come over here to start nothin’, we just want you to send them a letter,” Aaron said.

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The mayor discussed being approached by a businessman who is interested in building a distillery to manufacture moonshine in the Guy’s community.

The process of making moonshine in Tennessee is now legal as laws changed last summer. The first federally licensed distillery in the state was licensed in Gatlinburg, Tenn. The board had no further discussion as local law would dictate any course of action.

The city will hold their election of two aldermen and a mayor in the regular county election in November, according to Rinehart which will save the community money.

The city received $2,197.80 from the county for their portion of the fire prevention allocation budget.

A citizen reported an issue with the Guys-Chewalla Road due to the 15 miile project rebuilding of the railroad track going through the community. The concern was related to how rough the new track was on vehicles until they complete construction.

The mayor will meet with the railroad company to discuss solutions to the crossings. The minutes and financial report from the January meeting were approved in earlier business.

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Shiloh Sesquicentennial Celebration Anniversary to have significant local economic impact

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

The Shiloh 150th anniversary is going to have a significant impact on the local economy.

“There will be a significant impact, especially the visitors that come in,” said McNairy Regional Alliance Director of Chamber Programs Russell Ingle.

Ingle said that it is anticipated that up to 30,000 battle reenactors will be participating alone. Close to half have already committed.

These reenactors are going to need places to eat and sleep, and supplies. They will also be bringing their wives and children.

“They will be looking at amenities, TVs, showers,” Ingle pointed out.

“That’s money in the pockets of local folks. This will be a great opportunity for businesses in the area,” said Ingle.

This will give them a great opportunity to market them-

selves, Ingle said.

Businesses that will benefit include hotels and restaurants, but also grocery and hardware stores, gas stations and other businesses.

“I would imagine that some beef and chicken will be moving,” Ingle said.

Ingle said it is his understanding that local and regional hotels will have substantial bookings for that date.

He also noted that reenactments take place at or near McNairy County.

“I don’t think there’s any way you can put an estimation on it. There was a large impact last time,” Ingle said.

However, Ingle said that there were several thousand visitors at the last anniversary five years ago.

“This is an opportunity for local business to make themselves available,” Ingle said.

There are not many businesses that could not benefit from the influx of people, Ingle said.

“It is incumbent on business owners to compete. As a business owner, I would pick up the phone and reach out to them,” Ingle said.

They might think about offering a deal to sell in bulk, Ingle said.

“We’re certainly excited about it. It will certainly increase traffic through here,” Ingle said.

Saw Meal co-owner Michelle Geiger anticipates that the Saw Meal Restaurant will be reopened by the time of the anniversary and that the anniversary will be good for business.

She said her business sees an increase every year at the anniversary of the Shiloh.

“I think it will be very good.

We just look forward to reopening and seeing everyone,” Geiger said.

Cora Mae Daniel, owner of Kokomo’s 50s Diner in Adamsville, also believes the anniversary will be good for her business.

“That will probably be a

good time. I’m sure I’ll be a lot busier. I can usually tell when they have something at Shiloh,” Daniel said.

The River Heights Motel in Crump expects the Shiloh anniversary to be its busiest time ever.

“We are pretty busy. We are getting a lot of people who are reenactors to come and stay with us. We have had a number of calls. We have a limited number of rooms and we are already booked up for that weekend.

The battlefield is something good to have. We always have visitors, but this will be our busiest weekend ever,” said Assistant Manager Alex Patel.

The Deerfield Inn in Adamsville is not yet fully booked but people have been calling for about a month, according to Manager Prakesh Patel. He said the inn is only now starting to take reservations. There are vacancies in late March and early April, but he expects that period to be a very busy time.

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150th Anniversary of historic battle

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

Not one, but four organizations are planning events for the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Shiloh from April 6-8.

The Shiloh National Military Park will host three events, according to its web site.

There will be three days of battlefield hikes following the movements of the troops in the field. These will be in-depth ranger led hikes. Hikers will follow in the footsteps and learn the stories of the men, the units and their leaders who fought the battle. Each hike will last about two hours and will cover easy to difficult terrain.

Schedules for the hikes have yet to be determined. Registration for the hikes will begin sometime after the schedule is posted.

On the evening of April 7, the park will present a “Grand Illumination”. Luminaries will be placed around the battlefield representing the 23,476 casualties of the battle. This illumination will begin at dusk and run until around 10 p.m. There will be no entrance fee.

On April 4, a new Shiloh film called “The Story of Shiloh: Fiery Trial” will premiere at 7 p.m. at Pickwick Landing State Park. The film will begin showings at 8 a.m. on April 6 at the Visitor Center at Shiloh park.

The Tennessee Sesquicentennial Commission, along with the Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area will sponsor several events. Gov. Bill Haslam has been invited to open ceremonies on April 5 at 9 a.m. at Pickwick Landing State Park, along with Tennessee Department of Tourist Development Commissioner Susan Whitaker and Dr. Carroll Van West, who along with Whitaker, is a co-chair of the Tennessee Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission.

There will also be a panel discussion among the foremost Shiloh historians as well as a presentation on the battle by Chief Ranger Stacy Allen of the Shiloh park.

There will be a Sesquicentennial Civil War exhibit and a living history presentation that will include reenactors from the Sons of Confederate Veterans and Company A, 13th United States Colored Troops, both from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on April 5.

There are two different organizations planning battle reenactments. The Armies of Tennessee, who staged reenactments for the 138th, 140th and 145th anniversary of the battle, are again staging reenactments this time, according to Nita Rutledge, Public Relations Coordinator for the group.

The Blue Gray Alliance and Battle of Shiloh Association plan events from March 29 to April 1. Reenactments include battles at the hornet’s nest, the peach orchard, and the bloody pond and Ruggles line. The peach orchard and the hornet’s nest was where Gen. Albert Sidney Johnston’s attack against Gen. Ulysses S. Grant stalled for seven hours before Grant was forced to yield late in the afternoon of the first day. The bloody pond, near the hornet’s nest, was where men and horses came to drink and bathe their wounds.

Many of them died here, their blood staining the waters red. The Ruggles line was where Confederate Gen. Daniel massed two artillery batteries, totaling 53 guns to attack Gen. Sherman’s defensive line centered on the hornet’s nest.

These events will be held adjacent to the park at 1150 Highway 22 in Shiloh, since National Park Service policy does not allow for battle reenactments on its properties.

Tickets for the BGA/BOS events are $13 in advance and $15 at the gate for adults. Children 12 and under get in free and scouts and scout leaders in uniform will be admitted for $10, but these tickets must be purchased in advance. New tickets must be purchased each day. Plenty of on-site parking will be available for $5 per car.

Event organizers advise attendees to arrive two hours early for each event in order to get a parking place, to avoid long lines and to get a good viewing spot for battles.

The AOT event will be held 8 miles from the park on145 Possum Trot Rd in Counce. AOT plans three days of events on March 30, 31 and April 1. These include a ladies’ tea, a reenactment of the battle of the sunken road, nicknamed the “hornet’s nest”, an artillery fire demonstration, a period ball and a reenactment of Grant’s counterattack.

According to the Shiloh 150th web site, the AOT of- fered to

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Shiloh National Military Park celebrated the 117th anniversary of its establishment on Dec. 27, 2011. Ranger Heather Smedley presented a program on the park’s beginnings and the Hardin County Convention and Visitors’ Bureau provided a birthday cake for visitors to enjoy. The park’s 150th anniversary is expected to draw thousands of visitors to the area in April. thing good to have. We always have visitors, but this will be our

busiest weekend ever,” Prakesh said.

Battle of Shiloh 150th Anniversary Event Schedule

Premier of New Shiloh Film “Fiery Trial” April 4

The public is invited to join the park for the premier of the new Shiloh film. The event will take place at Pickwick Landing State Park at 7:00 pm. For more information go to www.tnvacation.com/civil-war/

150th Anniversary Battlefield Hikes April 6-8

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Shiloh National Cemetery is the final resting place for those who died in the historic battle. merge the two reenactments but was refused by the BGA. Gen. Joe Way, Confederate commander of the BGA, in an email said, “That’s not true, they have real problems with the real truth.”

When asked whether he had proposed a merger and what AOT’s answer was, he said, “Sir, I have traveled over to meeting them before…but they are set on having there (sic) event and we wish them well, our event is way too large to use what small ground they have.”

The park celebrated the 117th anniversary of its establishment on Dec. 27, 2011. Ranger Heather Smedley presented a program on the park’s beginnings and the Hardin County Convention and Visitors’ Bureau provided a birthday cake for visitors to enjoy.

Fought on April 6 and 7, 1862, the Battle of Shiloh was a key battle in the western theatre of the civil war. A Union army commanded by Gen. U.S. Grant moved down the Tennessee River to Pittsburgh Landing on the way to attack Corinth, Miss. in order to cut the strategic crossroads of the Memphis & Charleston and Mobile & Ohio railroads.

Confederate Gen. Albert Sidney Johnston marched north in order to destroy Grant’s army before Gen. Don Carlos Buell’s army arrived from Nashville to reinforce Grant.

Johnston and Grant’s armies met at a log church called the Shiloh Meeting House. At the end of the first day’s fighting, the Confederates were winning, but by the second day Buell’s army and Gen. Lew Wallace’s division had arrived bringing Grant’s strength to about 45,000 men. Wallace’s division had been split, part of it was near Adamsville and part near Crump’s Landing. Because the Confederates were down to 20-28,000 men and were low on ammunition and food, Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard, who had assumed command over the Confederate army after Gen. Johnston had been killed in battle, withdrew to Corinth on April 7.

With more than 23,000 casualties, the battle was the costliest in lives in American history, up to that time.

Beauregard abandoned Corinth in late May, withdrawing to Tupelo, Miss. In October, the Confederates tried to retake Corinth, but were defeated in a ferocious battle, losing 7,000 men.

This Confederate defeat allowed Grant to lay siege to Vicksburg, Miss. Once Vicksburg fell, the Union was in control of the Mississippi River, cutting the Confederacy in half.

FYI: For more information on anniversary events, visit the Shiloh National Military Park web site at http://www. nps.gov/shil/shiloh-150th-anniversary.htm, Cleburne’s First Federal Division and Battle of Shiloh Association at http://shiloh150.org.home and the Armies of Tennessee at www.armiesoftennessee.com or call the Hardin County Convention and Visitors’ Bureau at (800) 5523866.

(Photo graphic courtesy of www.nps.gov.)

Join Shiloh for three days of in-depth ranger led battlefield hikes following the movements of the troops on the field. Learn the stories of the men, their leaders, and the units as you travel in their footsteps. Each hike lasts around 2-hours and covers easy to difficult terrain. Please check back for a schedule of offered hikes. Registration for the hikes will begin after a schedule is listed on this website.

Shiloh’s Grand Illumination April 7

In commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the bloody Battle of Shiloh, the park will be presenting a “Grand Illumination” on the evening of April 7. Luminaries will be placed around the battlefield representing the 23,746 casualties of the terrible fight.

The illumination will begin at dusk and run until about 10 p.m.

There will be no entrance fees charged.

Shiloh Film - “Fiery Trial” Begins Regular Showings April 6-8

The film will begin showings at 8 a.m. on Friday morning in the park Visitor Center.

Additional Events

For the latest park news and event information, you can find Shiloh on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ShilohNMP Also follow Shiloh on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ShilohNPS

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Finger Opens Renovated Town of Finger repairs ballpark after break-in Community Center

By Megan Smith Staff Writer

By Megan Smith Staff Writer

The town of Finger recently reopened their community center after renovations.

A busted line damaged the floor. After after sending someone to assess the damage, the insurance company deemed the floor to be irreparable, according to Mayor Robert Heathcock.

The insurance company paid for the floor to be replaced.

They also had to tear out the bleachers due to mold caused by the water damaged.

The Finger Board of Alderman elected not to have the bleachers replaced.

They had ceramic tile placed instead, giving them more room to place tables in the community center.

200 people can be seated in the facility, and 100 can be seated at tables, according to Heathcock.

All of the breezeways and

bathroom were also redone due to water damage.

The stage was repositioned to allow citizens to play basketball on the full court.

The center was painted red and white.

The renovated center opened on New Years Eve. So far, all events that have been hosted in the renovated center have gone smoothly, according to Heathcock “Everybody loves the new facility,” Heathcock said.

The members of the board were also pleased with the renovations.

“I think it’s improved the community. I think it’s just a nice place that people can come and enjoy,” Vice Mayor Rodney Weaver said.

“It’s a really nice facility for the community to hold events in,” Heathcock said.

The only cost to the town of Finger for the renovations was the $250 deductible paid to the insurance company.

The Finger Board of Alderman discussed the repairs to be made to the ballpark concessions stand’s bathroom and the fence at the park due to damage resulting from a break in.

The board approved all budgets for September through December during the meeting Monday night.

All budgets were passed without objections.

The board also passed debt resolution 2011-5, which stated that the city will not be able to exceed twenty percent of annual general fund revenues in debt expenditures per year and that they must notify the public anytime they make debt expenditures, on its second reading.

Their general checking account stood at a balance of about $3,300 and their savings stood at $1,200.

Their gas taxes checking account stood at a balance of $1,300

and their gas fund savings was at $21,000.

They are still negotiating with the auditors after the bill they received was $4,500, which was higher than the board had agreed upon with the auditors.

The repairs on the community center are all completed and have been paid for by the insurance company.

The board recently purchased a new stereo for the community center.

The stereo cost $100 and will be available to anyone who uses the Finger Community Center.

Mayor Robert Heathcock described the stereo as “just something else to offer the community.”

They approved the mayor’s wish to purchase cushioned chairs for the community center.

The board also approved a new credit card, after auditors recommended that they begin using a credit card rather than checks.

All members of the board will be authorized to use the card.

Barrel purchase to benefit Friends of Shiloh

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Area businessman Mike Patel recently selected and purchased a single barrel of Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Shiloh.

Patel and friends worked with Master Taster Jeff Norman and Frank Baker of Athens Distributing Company in Memphis, Tenn. to select a barrel last week. The barrel will be sold with a commemorative 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Shiloh label and for each bottle sold the business will donate $2 to the Friends of Shiloh.

The group was treated to lunch hosted by Lynne Tolley, a great-grandniece of Jack Daniel, current proprietress, at the famous Miss Mary Bobo’s Boarding House in Lynchburg, Tenn. All enjoyed a tour of the Jack Daniel Distillery and a tasting with the master taster to select the barrel estimated at a cost of $12,000.

Seven tasters assist in the selection of single barrels. The recipe originated with Jack Daniel’s as they continue to make whiskey the same every day, according to Norman. The distillery started single barrel whiskey in 1997 which is aged for approximately 6-7 years. The group selected from three barrels dating back to November of 2005.

The public is invited to tour Jack Daniels distillery 7-days a week from 9 a.m.– 4 p.m. All tours are free.

Mike Patel is owner of 64 Liquors & Wine in Savannah, Tenn. and expects to have the bottles available at the end of February.

Mayors, Comcast seek solution to cable problems

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

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“The very first response and the very next day they were moving equipment up there, ready to go. They’re ready to start back, they don’t want to sit back and I think that’s a testament to them, the way they ran their businesses and just to the men-

tality of this town. We picked right back up and we are ready to go again,” Leckner said.

“First, you’re looking for heart and the heart we’re hearing through words is ‘we’re gonna rebuild.’ The Mayor has heard through one of the business owners bigger and better. That’s the kind of heart, where you start with everything,” Simon said.

Michie and Guys Mayors have met with a Comcast official in order to seek solutions to cable problems outlined in an earlier article in the Independent Appeal.

Both Mayor Keith Rinehart of Guys and Mike Glisson met separately with Patricia Collins, Senior Director of Government Relations for Comcast Cable recently.

Rinehart told the Independent Appeal he believes a significant number of Guys residents who are within the contractual requirements between the City and Comcast are being denied service.

He is asking all Guys residents who have been improperly denied service to send him their address and telephone number.

Collins told the Independent Appeal earlier that there were no specific contractual requirements to build out the entire cities. She said that it is Comcast’s practice to

run line where there are 30 homes per mile and to extend line to any home that is 120 feet from the distribution cable or line.

Chris Howard of Guys told the Independent Appeal that he made four trips to Comcast’s Corinth office and was told they were not doing any new construction. He offered to pay the costs of extending a line to his house and was told by both desk clerks and supervisory personnel that it did not make any difference.

Calls to the Corinth office were not returned by press time, but Collins told the Independent Appeal that new construction in Guys and Michie is being done on a caseby-case basis only, even if customers are willing to pay the costs of extending the line.

Glisson called the meeting a positive one.

“The meeting went well. Comcast is interested, according to her, in attaining new customers. They are willing to look at extending services on a case-by-case basis.

We are trying to compile a list of people who would like to have Comcast service, whether it be internet, telephone or television. Everybody that is interested in services should contact City Hall, so we can compile a list and get it in their hands,” Glisson said.

Collins confirmed that the meetings took place, but declined to comment on what was discussed or decided, saying that they were private.

She also confirmed that Michie and Guys customers will be getting an automatic upgrade from Limited Basic and Expanded Basic to digital Expanded Basic on a neighborhood-by-neighborhood basis. This is part of the across-the-board conversion of cable service to all digital.

This upgrade will require either a digital converter box or a digital terminal adapter.

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MCHS hosts financial aid meeting

By Christen Coulon Editor

Financial aid representatives from The University of Tennessee at Martin visited McNairy Central High School last Thursday to speak with juniors, seniors and their parents to explain the importance of applying for federal student aid.

The meeting featured Sheryl Frazier and Jennifer Hays from UTM who detailed the process for submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, more commonly known as a FAF-

Sheryl Frazier, interim director of financial aid at The University of Tennessee at Martin speaks to students and parents about the FAFSA application process last Thursday at McNairy Central High School.

SA. All students wishing to receive federal and state financial aid must submit a FAFSA each year. The application takes many factors into account to determine each student’s eligibility for available grants and loans.

“We advise all our students to turn in a FAFSA because without one they cannot get lottery (scholarships) or any financial aid,” Frazier said.

She said that it was important for students to get their FAFSAs turned in early so they can receive the best possible awards because most schools have a priority date. State funds are limited and they do not have a priority date.

“The typical student at UTM can expect approximately $15,000 per year in financial aid,” Frazier said.

Following the meeting, Frazier and Hayes stayed to help out perspective students with the online application process at the school’s library computers.

“The FAFSA opens the door for all different types of financial aid,” said Molly Cheshier, guidance counselor at MCHS. Once the application is complete students can become eligible for a range of merit and need based financial aid options such as the $5,550/yr. Pell Grant, the $800/yr. SEOG grant, the $6,000/yr. Hope Scholarship, subsidized Perkins and Stafford loans, federally funded work-study programs and more.

Cheshier said that many parents and students think that the FAFSA will be too difficult to complete and that it will take a long time to fill out, however she said that the process has become much easier and there are plenty of options available for assistance if needed.

Another misconception many parents have is that they believe that their student will not be eligible for financial aid, but Cheshier said that almost all of the students she sees at MCHS are eligible for some type of aid.

When filling out the FAFSA it is recommended to file as early as possible.

“There are Tennessee awards that will run out,” Cheshier said. “They tell us to press students to apply early because the money will run out by the first of February.”

MCHS will offer additional information and financial aid assistance for perspective college students at their upcoming College Goal Sunday events Jan. 29 and Feb. 12.

Cheshier said that students and parents can fill out the FAF-

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New primary results shake up GOP candidate race

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

What a difference a week makes in the race for the Republican presidential nomination. This time last week, it was thought that former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney had won the Iowa caucuses; he had won the New Hampshire primary and was leading in the South Carolina primary.

Because of this, it was thought that he was cruising to an inevitable coronation at the Republican convention.

With the updated primary results, Romney has only won one of the three contests held so far. New Hampshire, the only state he has won, is next door to Massachusetts and is in the Boston media market.

Then last Thursday, official results from the Iowa caucuses reversed an earlier 8-vote Romney victory. The new count put former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum ahead by 34 votes, but because of missing data from eight precincts, any of which could put Romney ahead, the Iowa Republican Party certified the caucuses as a split decision between the two candidates.

After what was considered a strong debate performance, former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich overtook a ten-point Romney lead in the polls to win the South Carolina primary last Saturday.

Gingrich won about 40 percent of the vote to nearly 28 for Romney.

Santorum came in third with 17 percent and Paul fourth with 13 percent.

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time, “Any reasonable attempt at due diligence, prior to this action, would have revealed that one of the proposed candidates was terminated by the Selmer Police Department less than a year ago, on September 17, 2010.”

The Mayor was referring to Gilbert, who was fired from the department following an arrest for domestic assault in September 2010. (It should be noted that all charges relating to that incident were later dis-

Gingrich won among all voters that made up their minds over the past month, which was 76 percent of the vote. Romney won only among the quarter of voters that made up their minds more than a month before election day.

Gingrich won 23 of the 25 delegates at stake in South Carolina, with the other two yet to be allocated.

Early estimates of turnout were 595,000, topping the previous record, 573,101 in 2000.

Gingrich won among both men and women, and Republicans and Independents. He won every age group except 18-29, which Texas Rep. Ron Paul won narrowly by 3 percentage points. Gingrich won among the conservative and very conservative, which made up 68 present of the electorate. Romney won only among the moderate to liberal voters by only 3 percentage points.

Evangelical Christians made up 65 percent of the electorate and Gingrich won them by 44 percent to 22 percent over Romney. Tea Party voters also made up 65 percent of voters and Gingrich won them by 45 to 25 percent.

The economy was cited as the most important issue by 65 percent of the electorate and Gingrich defeated Romney by 40 to 32 percent.

The candidate quality that mattered was the ability to defeat Obama. Among these voters, Gingrich defeated Romney by 51 to 37 percent.

Florida votes on Jan. 31, with its 50 delegates at stake. Gingrich’s momentum from South Carolina has propelled him to an 8 or 9

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In Robinson’s previous veto he also cited what he said was a violation of the hiring policy which requires an application, interview and selection process “with time and opportunity for reasoned judgment, not spur of the moment actions.”

Ironically, the vote to hire Gilbert came on the heels of the police department’s decision to place officer Jeremy Wilson on administrative leave following a domestic assault arrest in Chester County on Jan. 6.

A final decision on this issue could come soon. The board will mull this issue

Thursday night at 4:30 p.m. during a working session and plans to meet again Feb. 14 at their scheduled monthly meeting. At this point, the board can either do nothing and let Robinson’s veto stand, thus leaving the hiring of Gilbert to the established hiring process or move to vote on a veto override.

Selmer’s charter dictates that the board needs only a simple majority to override a mayoral veto. Robinson said that during his five years in office the board has voted to override three or four of his vetoes.

(For a full transcript of Robinson’s veto see page 7A.)

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Volume 107, Number 36, Wednesday, January 25, 2012

EDITORIAL

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Mcnairy voices

Literacy matters The future of our community is at risk due to the fact that 31.5% of adults 25-64 do not have a high school education.

Additionally reports from the Tennessee Department of Labor estimate that 75% of the unemployed need help with elementary reading, math, and English.

A salient finding from traditional research on both adult education and early childhood intervention is that the mother’s education is one of the most important factors influencing children’s reading levels and other school achievements.

More highly educated mothers have greater success in providing their children with cognitive and language skills that contribute to early success. (Sticht and McDonald, 1990).

Over 40 million Americans age 16 and older have significant literacy needs, according to the National Literacy Adult Survey. In McNairy County, we have significant literacy needs as one in three adults living in our community lack a high school education.

American businesses are estimated to loose over $60 billion in productivity due to employees lack of basic skills.

The future success of our community is directly related to the education of our citizens. Any

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.

Are you going to miss the Village Coffee House and why?

business or industry considering a move to McNairy County reviews the demographics of our workforce.

Today 8.8% of our population has a bachelor’s degree and 3.5% have over 16 years of education.

We have a great opportunity to change the statistics and change our future and become competitive in the global economy.

The McNairy County Literacy Council, Adult Education Center and Independent Appeal are striving to lessen the educational gap but we need your help.

The Center is working hard to meet the needs of our community providing free education to adults and families.

They provide many services to include basic literacy to families and adults, basic computer classes, GED preparation and support till completion, an Even Start Program and Pilot Pre-K for children to further support the needs of students.

Over the last 10 years over 3,277 adults were served and more than 716 GED’s earned.

It is their goal to continue and with the help of all citizens encouraging adults to continue their education, bridge the gap

Denise Parmely

Any Pennington

Hannah Forsythe

Tom Hobbs

Hubert Culver

Keegan Monnard

“I’m gonna miss it. It is a unique experience and has a great atmosphere and great coffee.”

“Definitely, It’s like a home away from home. I enjoy the people and coffee.”

“Yeah it’s a good place to hang out after school with friends.”

“Yeah I’m obviously going to miss the coffee house the people in town really seemed to love it.”

“I’m going to miss it badly. I had lunch there and conducted business there.

It’s sad.”

“Yeah, I go there every Friday for game night, and I enjoy their Dr. Seuss (coffee).”

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.

ON THE WEB: Go to independentappeal.com and express your opinion on our related online poll. we currently have and become a competitor in tomorrow’s global economy.

Over the past years, covering the GED graduation, we have heard from countless adults that until they entered the Center, they never felt they could make anything of themselves, were never encouraged to continue

their education, but now felt complete as they were, some for the first time, loved by the employees that gave them the knowledge and encouragement to pursue their dreams.

We all have an opportunity to help adults in our community by encouraging them and delivering on the American dream. All we

have to do it to get them to walk through the door and the staff, I promise will do the rest.

The Center lost $9,000 in funding from United Way and on Thursday, February 9, from 5 – 8 p.m. the McNairy County Literacy Council and Independent Appeal are sponsoring a Dessert Tasting at the Selmer Communi-

ty Center. We hope all citizens will attend and for just $5.00 you can taste all the desserts and enjoy a free beverage on us with great entertainment and door prizes.

It is not too late to sponsor a dessert table, make a donation or volunteer. Call 731-645-5346 today as together we can make a difference in McNairy County.

market. The lady in the car behind me stopped also. He wasn’t in the highway and so we started walking looking for him in the flea market.

I finally spotted a small dark figure sitting by one of the tables and I started walking toward it. It was him. He was a medium size black and white spotted hound mix. I couldn’t believe he was still alive!

He started trying to pull himself away from me and I could see he was dragging both back legs.

When I finally got close to him, he was afraid at first, but then he let me pet him. I could tell immediately that he wasn’t afraid of people. He appeared to be well fed but was very dirty. He didn’t have a collar. He leaned his little head over on my leg as I pet him and I called my husband on my cell to come help me get him to a vet. At first I thought he might just have leg injuries, but then we could see that his wounds were much more extensive and we thought he might be bleeding internally. He finally couldn’t sit up any longer and he laid down on the ground.

I thought to myself that he’s going to lie here and die right in front of me, but at least he wasn’t alone.

Maybe he realized that somebody cared. I looked over and saw two other dogs walking around in flea market. The other lady had a blanket in her car and we wrapped him in it. My husband arrived and we got him in his truck. We took him to Hardin County Veterinary Clinic thinking we would have to have him put to sleep, but at least he didn’t lie there in the cold for hours and die all alone.

Dr. Zeagler was there and she checked him over. Surprisingly, she told us that he might have a chance of making it and the next 24 hours would tell. We told her we would pay for his treatment and to do what she needed to do.

We talked to her a couple of times later that morning and he was still holding on. My husband came to eat lunch with me and we made

the decision that if he made it and we couldn’t find his owner, we would keep him. My husband had already picked out a name for him. About that time, Dr. Zeagler called and said he had died. We told her we would pay to have him cremated at a pet cemetery they use in Alabama.

This has been a devastating experience for me. I think now every time I drive by the flea market or go to the flea market, I will remember this.

Some people might be thinking, “it was just a dog”, but the way I see it, dogs are living creatures who feel love, fear, emotional and physical pain, happiness, sadness, joy and excitement, just as we do.

They are very loyal to us and love us intensely. We have all heard stories about dogs risking their lives to save a human being. They are not wild animals. They are domestic animals that depend on us for everything, just as a small child does, and one of those things is their safety. They depend on us to keep them safe and comfortable.

You wouldn’t let a small child walk down the highway, so why would you allow your pet to do this?

I don’t know what the laws are here regarding animal control, leash laws, proof of rabies shots, etc., but if you are reading this and have a dog or cat that you are allowing to roam free, I am begging you to please stop. Please give them a safe and comfortable place to stay so that another poor dog won’t have to go through what this dog did and so that another person won’t have to go through what my husband and l have had to go through. And please get them spayed or neutered also.

Thank you.

Kathy and Ronnie Stidham “All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful, The Lord God made them all.” From a hymn by Cecil Alexander from All Things Bright and Beautiful.

LetterS to the editor Veto

Office of the Mayor David Robinson January 20, 2012 VETO OF BOARD ACTION ON PART-TIME POLICE OFFICER Pursuant to Section 13 of the Charter of the Town of Selmer I am vetoing the action taken by the Board of Aldermen on January 10, 2012 regarding the hiring of a part time police officer without adhering to the established policies of the Town of Selmer.

Section I3 requires “The Mayor shall state his reasons for vetoing an action in writing and shall transmit his reasons and the action back to the Board for its reconsideration.”

Those reasons are outlined below: l. The Mayor and Board of Aldermen established a hiring policy for the Selmer Police Department in 2005, on the recommendations of Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell Law Firm. The recommendation was to select officers using a selection committee, after interviews had been conducted.

2. These hiring procedures insure a fair and balanced approach to the hiring process, as well as identify the most qualified candidate for selection.

3. The Selmer Police Department must maintain standards in hiring policies that will give the citizens of Selmer full confidence in their police force.

4. The most amicable outcome to this action would be for the board to allow the adopted hiring process to proceed as intended.

David Robinson Mayor, Town of Selmer

Open letter to Mayor Kay Cox & Board of Aldermen

On or about Jan. 10, four of your water and street personnel trespassed on my property at 203 Wildwood Drive to take pictures,

they attempted to dig up my water supply line running from my well to my home. I looked out the window and saw them digging up the line, Matt Moore & David Taylor were stopped by me and ordered by me off my property.

John Gage & Shane Findley were digging near my house and apartment around 11:30 a.m. And taking pictures where they had dug.

I assume they were taking these pictures to use against me in a court of law.

This property has been “POSTED” NO TRESPASSING without permission for ten or more years, six florescent signs of different colors, so there would be no misunderstanding as to the purpose of the signs. These signs are posted at different locations around my property, stating violators will be prosecuted, therefore as Trustee for the Dennis Ellis revocable trust property, I Dennis Ellis am asking you & your employees to honor my request to stay off all acreage owned by me at the above address. “POSTED” “DO NOT ENTER” “NO TRESPASSING” on this property.

Violators will be prosecuted means what it says.

All I want from the town of Bethel Springs, Mayor & Board of Aldermen is to be left alone during my retirements years. I have worked for 50+ years for what I have and it will be a cold day in hell before you deprive me and my family of water, l spent 4 years of my life in defense of this country during the Vietnam war era 1962 thru 1966 Honorably Discharged with two years overseas service as a Military Policeman & survival technician. l don’t appreciated being treated or talked down to like a second class citizen.

I served my Country for $68/ Mo. And l feel like I should be treated like everybody else and not discriminated against like a low life felon (your words).

In the Independent Appeal

dated Jan. 11, Mayor Cox said that the city will start court filings for tampering with town utilities.

This is a Class E Felony that carries a fine of up to $10,000 and a sentence of 2 to 12 years.

I personally have not touched a piece of plastic pipe or any other properties belonging to the town of Bethel Springs.

Now Mayor Cox & Board of Aldermen, I have but one question for you “What is the cost or the price for your Freedom? During the two years I served this Country overseas, there was 30,000+ young men/women who paid the ultimate price by giving their lives for our Country. l consider myself to be one of the lucky ones.

I don’t need to be harassed in my old age by petty things of this nature, when there’s a simple solution for the problems of the town of Bethel Springs.

The only monies that I have thrown away or wasted in my lifetime are the monies that I have paid in property taxes to the town of Bethel Springs & McNairy County. I am ashamed to say or tell anyone that I live in Bethel Springs, Tenn. (the laughing stock of West Tenn.).

You may call me a conservative, but I don’t believe in wasteful spending of my money or that of the taxpayers.

Of all the town meetings I have attended, l have never heard anyone on the City Council or Board of Aldermen or the Mayor mention how hard times are, or how slow the economy is or that everything possible should be done for our citizens of Bethel Springs.

The one word “SAVE” has never been used or trying to save on our expenditures or tightening our belt during these rough economic times.

Dennis S. Ellis . /dse cc: Independent Appeal Certified Letter mailed to City Hall 4068 Main St. Bethel Springs, TN

Animals are living creatures

To the citizens of Hardin and McNairy Counties, Seven years ago, after visiting here several times, my husband, Ronnie, and I decided that we wanted to retire to this area one day. This past summer, that plan came true when we sold our house in Germantown (Shelby County, Tenn.), found a great house in Adamsville, and moved in July. We love it here! We love the serenity, the slower paced life, the flea market at Crump, and most of the all, the wonderful, friendly people who have made us feel welcome.

I soon found a job in Savannah working for Dr. Jim Thomas, so between working and shopping in Savannah and Selmer, we are on highway 64 just about everyday. One thing we began to notice that was disturbing to us is the number of dogs that run free on the city streets and on the highway. These dogs are in great danger and we couldn’t understand people taking this kind of chance with their pets. Of course, some of them might not belong to anyone, but that’s another issue.

My biggest fear regarding this problem came true this past Thursday morning when I was on my way to work. I was at Crump in front of the flea market and all of a sudden, there he was, right in front of me, running as fast as he could possibly go, almost like he was flying across the highway.

I swerved to try to keep from hitting him. Fortunately, I was in the right lane and didn’t hit another car, but I couldn’t keep from hitting him. I heard an awful thud that I will never forget. I looked In my rear view mirror and saw the car behind me had hit him also and I could see him flipping in the air. I couldn’t just keep going. I had to find out if he was still alive, which didn’t seem possible, so I pulled over at the end of the flea

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 • A1C Dustin Blakney, USAF 331TRS/FLT073 • 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 • CPL Jeffery Mitchell, USMC • 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 • Veronica Sebree Petty Officer 3rd Class • Alan Seigers, Army • SFC Patrick Michael Shaughnessy • CPL Gene Smith, USMC • SPC Hector Soto, Jr., Army • CPL Sam Speck, USMC • SGT Shaun Spicher, USMC • SPC Daniel Sullivan, Army • Jeremy Thompson • ET3 Jeremy Wilbanks, US Coast Guard • PVT Demaro Wiley, SC, Army National Guard • Joseph Lloyd Williams MM3 US Navy • Master Sergeant Stanley Wilson, USAF - Retired • SPC Jeffrey Witoszczak U.S. Army • Petty Officer James Matthew Wolford EDITOR’S NOTE: If your loved one has had a change in active duty status, please contact us at (731) 645-5346.

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Mae Ruth Johnson Stephenson Mae Ruth Johnson Stephenson, age 93 of Memphis, Tenn. formerly of McNairy County died Jan. 14, 2012 at her home.

Mrs. Stephens was preceded in death by her husband E.G. Stephenson. Her parents Henry and Blanch Beaty Johnson, and brothers, Howard Johnson, who was killed in WWII and Quinton Johnson. Prior to retirement Mr. & Mrs. Stephenson were owners of Stephenson’s Nursery and Parkey’s Barbecue in Memphis, Tenn.

Graveside services were held for Mrs. Stephenson at Memphis Memory Garden on Jan. 19 at 11 a.m.

Lillian J. Smith Lillian J. Smith, age 89 passed away January 17, 2012 at her home. She was born in Hardeman County, the daughter of the late Walter and Cora Chapel Bryant. She attended school in Hardeman County. She was married to George Guy Smith in Corinth, Miss. on August 9, 1941. They made their home in the Masseyville Community of Chester County. Mr. Smith died February 3, 1976. Mrs. Smith was employed at the Chester County Healthcare as a nurse’s aide for 18 years retiring in 1995. She later kept kids at her home. She was a member of the Mitchell’s Chapel Baptist Church. She is survived by seven daughters, Betty Jean Smith of Masseyville, Nancy Faye Patterson (Donnie) of Hickory Corner, Shelia Diane Bullman (Ray) of Sweetlips, Donna K. Hatch (Junior) of Masseyville, Patsy Darlene Hatch (Bobby) of Masseyville, Kathy Lynn McMahon (Jeff ) of Middleton and Judy Carol Hodges (Anthony) of Jackson; four sons, Larry Don Smith (Judy) of Friendship, Mickey Ray Smith (Cindy) of Jackson, Jimmy Dean Smith of Hickory Corner and Barry Neal Smith (Rhoda) of Henderson; 15 grandchildren and 13 greatgrandchildren; a sister Maxine McKinnie of Como, Miss. She was preceded in death by a son, Bobby Joe Smith, two sisters, Mary Lou Jacobs and Connie Mae Brown, two brothers, Johnny Bryant and Bob Bryant.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Fri. at Shackelford Funeral Director - Johnson Chapel, with burial to follow in the Cave Springs Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Johnson Chapel after 5 p.m. Thursday.

Rev.Robert H. Jetton Rev. Robert H. Jetton, 63, of Jackson, Tenn. went home to be with the Lord at 8:55 p.m. Sunday, January. 15, 2012, at his home. Rev. Jetton was born March 19, 1948, in Madison County, son of Allie Mae (Holder) Jetton of Maury City, Tenn. and the late James Royce Jetton. He married the former Beverlyann Milam on March 21, 1987. She survives. Rev. Jetton was a United Methodist minister for 24 years. He served in the United States Air Force and was a member of the American Legion. He is also survived by his daughter and son-inlaw, Diana and Kris Booth of Danville, Va.; two sons and a daughter-in-law, David and Paige Jetton of Corinth, Miss. and Duane Jetton of Erkheim, Germany; four grandchildren, Mattie Booth and Dawson Booth both of Danville, Va., Melanie Jetton and Vanessa Jetton both of Erkheim, Germany and Ansley Jetton of Corinth, Miss.; two sisters and brothersin-law, Peggy Jetton Haynes and Robert Haynes of Brownsville, Tenn. and Linda Jetton Cozzens and Charles Cozzens of Clarksville, Tenn., two brothers and sisters-in-law, Barry Neal and Beverly Jetton and James and Cindy Jetton all of Maury City, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Rev. Jetton will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at Maury City United Methodist Church.

Rev. John Archer will officiate. Burial will follow in Maury City Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Maury City United Methodist Church from 11 a.m. until the hour of services Thursday. Memorial services are Friday, Jan. 20 with visitation from noon - 2 p.m. and services at 2 p.m. at Forest Heights United Methodist Church in Jackson, Tenn.

Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home in Union City, Tenn. handled arrangements. Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to Reelfoot Rural Ministries, 6923 Minnick-Elbridge Rd., Obion, Tennessee 38240, Lakeshore United Methodist Assembly, 1458 Pilot Knob Rd., Eva, Tennessee 38333 or of donors choice.

obituaries

Jimmie Sue Curtis Lambert

Goldie Mae Nixon Kirk

Jimmie Sue Curtis Lambert was born October 27, 1943 in McNairy County, Tenn. the daughter of the late J. R. and Sue Nell Kirby Curtis. She was united in marriage to Ronald Gene Lambert on November 27, 1981. Jimmie Sue’s parents remarried in 1959 and moved from Memphis to Selmer.

She thought the world had ended, but after one year in Selmer she never wanted to return to Memphis. Jimmie Sue enjoyed her high school years, walking to town for lunch, sitting on the grass talking to friends, going on ball trips, cheerleading, and watching Jerry Graham pour alcohol down the drain in Chemistry class and lighting it with a match, which scared their teacher Mrs. Surratt to death. She received a B.S. degree in Home Economics from Lambuth University in 1966. After graduation, she worked for 2 years as a dietary supervisor at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Mrs. Lambert returned to Selmer in 1968-69 and began teaching fourth grade. She had no idea that she would ever want to teach elementary school, but after a summer with some really special kids, she had found her calling. She went back to school and finished her elementary degree, then earned her Masters from the University of Tennessee at Martin.

She taught fourth grade for 20 years, and second grade for 11, retiring in 1999. Her great accomplishment was being chosen Teacher of the Year in 1995. Her hope was to live on in the lives of the children she taught. After retirement, Mrs. Lambert worked for Pickwick Electric Cooperative as a receptionist for one of her former students. She enjoyed her work because it introduced her to new people and allowed her to form new friendships. She left her job to care for her mother. Mrs. Lambert enjoyed arranging flowers, reading, being with friends and family, and redecorating rental properties. Her desire was to become a better Christian, help others more, and be a good friend. Her dream that was never realized was having a brother, sister, and child to love. She felt that God had truly blessed her with all the good friends in her life.

Mrs. Lambert departed this life on January 16, 2012 in Selmer, Tenn. at the age of 68 years, 2 months, 20 days. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Ronald Gene Lambert of Selmer, Tenn.; a first cousin, Margaret Ann Robinson of Henderson, Tenn.; and many extended family and friends.

Services will be held on January 19, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn. with Zolon Clayton and Brian Rainey officiating. Burial will follow in the Lake Hill Memorial Gardens at Bethel Springs, Tenn. Memorial contributions in memory of Mrs. Lambert may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Goldie Mae Nixon Kirk was born May 23, 1922 in McNairy County, Tenn. the daughter of the late Terry and Minnie Johnson Nixon. She was united in marriage to Kinnie Kirk on April 7, 1942. Mr. Kirk preceded her in death on September 21, 1986, following 44 years of marriage. Mrs. Kirk was a homemaker. She loved growing flowers and gardening, and she especially loved her dog, Mollie. Mrs. Kirk was a very private person, but she openly loved her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her God. She was a member of the Antioch church of Christ. Mrs. Kirk departed this life on January 6, 2012 in Pocahontas, Tenn. at the age of 89 years, 7 months, 14 days. She is survived by two sons, Wayne Kirk and wife Pat and Terry Kirk and wife Debbie; two daughters, Sue Arnwine and husband Bobby and Betty Locke and husband Eugene, all of Pocahontas, Tenn.; 6 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and many extended family and friends. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Kirk was preceded in death by a brother, Ezra Nixon.

Services were held on Jan. 8 at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn., with Dan Eubanks officiating. Burial followed in the Reaves Cemetery at Middleton, Tenn. Serving as pallbearers were her grandchildren.

Ersell Deward Forsythe Ersell Deward Forsythe was born September 14, 1923 in Hardeman County, Tenn., the son of the late Ersell Dewey Forsythe and Uldine Essary Forsythe. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Forsythe on May 20, 1954. Mrs. Forsythe preceded him in death on February 19, 2005. Mr. Forsythe lived in Chillicothe, Ill. prior to moving to Adamsville, Tenn. in 2008. He retired from Caterpillar, Inc. in July of 1984 after 31 years and 9 months of service. He was a member of the Church of Christ Northwest in Peoria, Ill. Mr. Forsythe served his country honorably in the United States Army from August 1942 until January 1946 during World War II. He enjoyed fishing, airplanes, his 1977 Chrysler New Yorker car and Swisher Sweets cigarillo cigars. He is survived by a son, Jack Forsythe and wife Kim of Adamsville, Tenn.; 2 Grandchildren, Amron Forsythe of Adamsville, Tenn., Corey Forsythe of McKenzie, Tenn.; a Great Grandson, Janson Forsythe of McKenzie; a Daughter, Martha Aldaco and husband Willie of Roswell, N.M.; a Step Daughter, Joyce Vandiver of Utah; a sister, Mary Sue Simpson and husband Bruce of Florence, Ala.; 4 Grandchildren, 6 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great Great Grandchild; 5 Step Grandchildren, 18 Step Great Grandchildren, 26 Step Great Great Grandchildren, 1 Great Great Great Grandchild. A host of extended family and friends.

Services will be held on January 23, 2012 at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Adamsville in Adamsville, Tenn., with Bro. Phil Mitchell, Bro. Van Vansandt officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in the Pine Hill Memorial Garden at Adamsville, Tenn.

Claudette Youvonne Henley Claudette Youvonne Henley was born in Hardin County, Tenn. on February 20, 1937, the daughter of the late Claud and Earsie Turnbow Kirkman. Ms. Henley was a roller for Aqua Glass. She attended Crump Pentecostal Church. Ms. Henley loved to crochet, cook, clean, travel and loved to listen to music. She departed this life on January 17, 2012 in Jackson, Tenn. at the age of 74 years, 10 months and 28 days. Ms. Henley is survived by one daughter, Angie Durbin of Savannah, Tenn., 3 sons, Gary Henley of Olive Branch, Miss., Jerry Henley of Lexington, Tenn., and Wayne Henley of Savannah, Tenn., 7 grandchildren, Timothy Matlock, Quinton Durbin, April Henley, Adam Henley, Caitlin Henley, Garrett Henley and Tucker Henley, one brother, John Kirkman of Crump, Tenn., one sister, Bobbie Sue Hardin of Selmer, Tenn. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one daughter, Margie Ann Henley and 3 brothers, Jerry Lenair Kirkman, Cleatus Kirkman and Jackie Wayne “Pete” Kirkman.

Services will be held on January 21 at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah, Tenn., with Damon Brawley, Lloyd Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow in the Liberty Cemetery at Hardin County, Tenn.

Mabel Christeen Russell Mabel Christeen Russell was born March 18, 1918 in Hardin County, Tenn., the daughter of the late Homer and Minnie Florence Stout Pennington. Miss Russell was a underwriter for Fireman’s Fund Insurance in Dallas, Texas. She was a member of the Michie First Baptist Church in Michie, Tenn. Miss Russell spent most of her life in Dallas, Texas before returning to be near her family in Michie due to health reasons. While in Dallas, Miss Russell was a member of the Eastern Star. Miss Russell departed this life on January 16, 2012 at the age of 93 years, 9 months, 29 days. She is survived by a nephew, Joe Manuel and his wife Emmaly of Hixson, Tenn.; half-sister, Mary Angelon Drayton-Hood of Hendersonville, Tenn.; a half-brother, Phillip Pennington of Hendersonville, Tenn. In addition to her parents, Miss Russell was preceded in death by two sisters, Clara P. Manuel, and Nora Menze; half-sister, Wilma Lois McKinney; and a brother, Robert Pennington.

Services will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn., with James Hardin officiating. Burial will follow in the Michie Cemetery at Michie, Tenn.

Wednesday, january 25, 2012

Lula B. Johnson Lula B. Johnson, age 81 of Corinth, Miss. was born September 23,1930 the daughter of the late Arthur and Nicee Feazell Rutledge. Mrs. Johnson departed this life on January 18, 2012 at Cornerstone Health and Rehabilitation. She is survived by two sons, Billy Earl and wife Diane of Ramer, Tenn., and Jimmy Johnson and wife Becky of Ala.; siblings, Leon Rutledge and wife Mary of Chewalla and Sidney Rutledge of Corinth; grandchildren, Richie Hilburn, Vanessa Fortune, Amanda Carden and husband Gary, Robert Efird and wife Sasha, Paul Efird, Daniel Johnson, and several greatgrandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by husbands Wessie Lee Ramer, Sr. and L.C. Johnson; a son, Wessie Lee Ramer II and a daughter, Bertha Efird and two brothers and one sister.

Services will be held on Friday, January 20 at 2 p.m. at Corinthian Funeral Home in Corinth, Miss., with Bro. Richard Doyle officiating. Burial will follow in the Indian Creek Cemetery.

Edward Leon (Nub) Morris Edward Leon (Nub) Morris was born in Tishomingo, Miss. on July 19, 1935, the son of the late Elmer Leon and Sally Pauline Broadway Morris. On April 5, 1953 he was united in marriage to Delois Godwin, who survives. Mr. Morris retired from Vulcan Materials where he was a Heavy Equipment Operator. He was a member of Spoken Word Ministry. Mr. Morris loved his family, he loved to play, sing and listen to music with his family and friends. He always helped anyone who was in need. His words to you as you were leaving were always, “Ya’ll be purty” (pretty).

Mr. Morris departed this life on January 21, 2012 in Savannah, Tenn. at the age of 76 years, 6 months and 2 days. In addition to his wife, Delois of Savannah, Tenn. he is survived by one daughter, Jana Phillips and husband Terry of Adamsville, Tenn.; three sons, Mike Morris and wife Bettye of Selmer, Tenn., Ricky Morris and wife Yvonee of Savannah, Tenn. and Phillip Morris and wife Amanda of Savannah, Tenn.; nine grandchildren, Amanda Johnson and husband Stanley, Joey Morris and wife Laura, Carianna Morris, Josh Morris and wife Beth, Matt Phillips, Brooke Kilburn and husband Brad, Brett Phillips, Melody Morris and Maggie Morris; four great grandchildren, Madison Morris, Colton Morris, Michael Morris and Zach Johnson; one sister, Peggy Jerrolds of Savannah, Tenn.; and two brothers, Bill Morris and Don Morris, both of Adamsville, Tenn. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one sister, Nancy Morris Dickerson Zavala and three brothers, Vernon, William and Johnny Morris.

Services will be held on January 22, 2012 at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah, Tenn. with J. P. Gillis officiating.

Burial will follow in the Mt. Herman Cemetery at Hardin County, Tenn.

Erma Jones Rowland Erma Jones Rowland was born April 15, 1937 in Hickman, Ky. the daughter of the late Raymond Forest and Marie King Jones. Mrs. Rowland was a member of the First Baptist Church in Selmer, Tenn. She was salutatorian of her high school graduating class and was a spelling bee champion. She was the office manager for Mr. Lewis Jernigan at the former Piggly Wiggly grocery store in Selmer. Some of her hobbies were cooking, scrap booking, photography, traveling to the Smoky Mountains, playing and working on the computer, but most of all spending time with her family. Mrs. Rowland departed this life on January 19, 2012 in Jackson, Tenn. at the age of 74 years, 9 months, 4 days. She is survived by her husband Chester Carnell Rowland Sr. of Selmer, Tenn.; a daughter, Barbara Jo Rowland of Olathe, Kan.; two sons, Chester Carnell (Chet) Rowland Jr. of Selmer, Tenn., John Alan Rowland of Selmer, Tenn.; two sisters, Trula Grissom of Hickman, Ky., Charlotte Jones of Hickman, Ky.; a brother, Mac Jones of Hickman , Ky.; and 6 grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Rowland was preceded in death by three sisters, Gertrude Jones , Mildred Hindman, Alyce Richardson and a brother, Marvin Jones.

Services will be held on Sunday, January 22 at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn., with Lewis Jernigan officiating. Burial will follow in the Lake Hill Memorial Gardens at Bethel Springs, Tenn.

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Stanley Black

Belk Family

Howard Family

Stanley Black was born in Chicago, Ill. on July 22, 1957, the son of the late Denny Black and Ressie Albina Curtis. Mr. Black was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He departed this life on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at the age of 54 years, 5 months, 23 days. He is survived by a son, Keith Black of Adamsville, Tenn.; a daughter, Cheyenna Mandt of Ariz.; 2 brothers, Mike Curtis of Homer Glen, Ill. and Ricky Black of Leoma, Tenn.; 2 sisters, Rebecca Black Gray of Selmer, Tenn. and Anita Black of Counce, Tenn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Jonathan Smolik and his mother, Racine Alma Curtis.

Services will be held on January 17, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah, Tenn., with Eddie Alexander officiating. Burial will follow in the Center Hill Cemetery at Counce, Tenn.

The wife & family of Van Belk would like to extend their gratitude to all the friends, neighbors, & extended family for all the prayers, food, flowers, cards & visits provided during the sickness & loss of their beloved husband, father, & grandfather.

The family of Theresa Howard would like to thank everyone for the calls, flowers, food and prayers. A special thank you to Brother Steve Webb, Shackelford Directors and Dr. Jim Thomas for everything you did to make this difficult time easier for us.

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by T.C. Williams Hello Everyone, Well, there is an old saying: the number of killing frosts will mark the number of snows for the winter. If that is true, we are at 3 &3, so maybe the winter is over. Please don’t hold me to that because the weather could change in a couple of hours. It looks like we may have dodged the bullet on the severe weather watch for Sunday.

Marie Goodrum was among the guests that celebrated with Willie and Tamela Sain last week for their wedding anniversary.

Cathyn Damron of Selmer and Mozella Baldridge visited T.C, Williams last week.

The West Tenn. Fifth Sunday Singing Convention will be held Jan. 29 at noon at JP Baptist Church in Henderson, Tenn. Everyone is invited. Come out and

hear some good gospel singing.

Ludora Strickland and Charlie Atkins, both were admitted to the nursing home in Selmer last week.

Mae Sue Kirk have been admitted to the rehab at the nursing home, to recuperate from recent hip surgery.

Bruce Townsend formerly of Bethel Springs passed away last week his funeral services will be held in Kansas City on Monday Jan. 23. To the family we extend these words of comfort, “Sometimes we feel so alone when our loved ones are gone. May you know the love of a faithful God who never forsakes his own.”

When we’re always abuzz and in a flutter, and life weaves one tangled mess, slow your motor down a bit, for GOD created rest.

So until next time be good to yourself and others!

Sincerest thanks to each & every one & God Bless.

The Belk family

Fondren Family

Russell Family

The family of Dorothy Louise White Fondren would like to thank everyone for the food, phone calls, and prayers during the short illness and death of our mother.

A special thanks to Dr. Mike Smelser, McNairy County Regional Hospital, and the staff at McNairy County Healthcare, Shackelford Funeral Home, and Bro. David Simmons for the words of comfort.

The family of Francine Ashe Russell wishes to thank everyone for the prayers, phone calls, flowers, gifts, and food during the loss of our loved one.

A special thank you to Pam, Gayla, and all the loving, caring staff at Lynnfield Place. You made Momma feel so much at home and took such good care of her over the last two months.

Also, thank you to West Tennessee Hospice for taking such wonderful care of her.

Thank you to Shackelford Funeral Directors and Jeremy for everything you did to make this difficult time easier for all of us. Thank you to Bro. Ben Flatt for the comforting words spoken. And a big thank you to everyone at Refuge Church of Christ for the food brought to the house and the meal provided at the Church after the funeral.

We love each and every one of you.

Robert, Diann, Bonnie, Jeff and Susie Wes and Sarah, Christa, Angie, Tiffany and Wes Bethany, Logan, Mason, Marion, Emily

Mike Fondren Nickey and Cindy Fondren

Lambert Family The family of Jimmie Sue Lambert would like to express their appreciation for the prayers, food, calls, cards, and flowers. Your kind support and words of comfort helped us through this difficult time. We want to thank Rev. Zolan Clayton, Rev. Brian Rainey, the pallbearers, and Shackelford Funeral Directors for lightening our sorrow with their words of sympathy. May God bless all of you.

The Curtis Family The Lambert Family

• SWHRA The SWHRA Head Start Program is accepting applications for 3 and 4 year old children to attend classes and/or establish a waiting list for the 20122013 program year. Head Start is a free preschool program for families that qualify based on income, disability, or various family circumstances.

Head Start provides medical and dental services, nutritional services, family services, and educational experiences for your entire family. Head Start does not provide transportation. Contact Amy, the Selmer Head Start’s Family Case Manager, at 731-645-8953 for more information.

•Spring Sports have Sprung!

Sign-up now for Softball, Soccer & 13-14 yr old Baseball. Deadline is March 31, for more info contact Selmer Park and Recreation Department at (731)645-3866

January 26

•Library Sale McConnico Library will begin a material half price off sale Thursday, Jan. 26 through Thursday, Feb. 2 Don’t miss the great purchases offered during this event! Great time to buy a book for a friend!

January 28

•MRA Banquet The McNairy Regional Alliance Annual Banquet & Awards Ceremony will be held Saturday, January 28 at the Pickwick Inn. Tickets are $30 each or a table of eight for $240. Sponsorships packages that feature a wide variety of benefits are also available.

MRA members and nonmembers alike are invited to take part in the event. For more information or to make a reservation call the McNairy Regional Alliance at 731-6456360.

January 27

• Soup & Chili Supper McNairy County Democrat Party 2nd district is hosting a soup & chili supper at the headquarters Fri. Jan. 27 at 6 p.m. Important election & fundraising information will be discussed.

Also info on helping people get photo I.D. The donation at the door goes on the building fund.

Everyone is encouraged to attend.

January 31

•Historical Society Meeting The McNairy County Historical Society will meet Tuesday, Jan 31 at the McConnico Library at 7 p.m. It is time to pay your dues for another year. This will be a planning session for the coming year. Please bring your ideas for speakers, projects and potential new members. Refreshments will be served.

February 1

•McNairy County Imagination Library Meeting The annual planning meeting for the McNairy County Imagination Library – Books from Birth Program is scheduled for February 1 at 11 a.m. in the Adult Education Conference Room in Selmer. Volunteers are needed to assist with two fundraisers that support the cost of the program: the annual calendar sales and a “tea party” in the fall. We also need to enroll children between birth and age 5 to receive the books that are mailed to their home each month. Currently, we have about 61% of eligible children enrolled in McNairy County. Studies done across the state show that children who have been enrolled in the Books from Birth Program are more ready to learn when they begin kindergarten than those children who were not enrolled.

For information about enrollment or about serving as a volunteer, please call Karen Lange at 731 6455383 or Martha Glover at 731 645-5575.

February 2

•McConnico Library Free Computer Classes Beginning Thursday Feb. 2 McConnico Library will offer FREE four sessions per person computer classes to anyone 18 or older. Everyone must come by the library to register and receive complete details. Classes will be 5:15-7:15 p.m. Maximum for each four week session is six people.

February 3

• Senior Trip “Ride the Rails” deposit due Selmer Senior Center is sponsoring a wonderful 5 day, 4 night trip May 1 – 5, 2012 to “Ride the Rails” in West Virginia. Tour highlights include transportation, lodging (2 nights at the Canaan Valley Resort), 8 meals, train rides on the Durbin Rocket and the Cheat Mountain Salamander, 1 performance at the American Mountain Theater, tours of the American Glass Museum, the Blenko Glass Factory and a tour of the Blackwater Falls State Park plus much more.

Cost of the trip is $829 per double occupancy. A $100 deposit is due by February 3, 2012 with final payment by March 23rd. For more information contact Hollie Knight at 645-7843.

February 4

• Square Dance Purdy Community Center will have a Square Dance featuring the Whitten Bros. Band on Sat. Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m.

Concessions will be available.

• Benefit for Renee McClain Renee is the mother of Michael and Tiffney Penley and the widow of the late Larry “Top Hog” McClain. She has had two recent heart attacks

and will have open heart surgery with triple by-pass and trigger point laser to allow more blood flow to her heart and stretch the arteries.

Although there is no guarantee of success, we are praying, hoping, and believing.

Benefit starts at 11 a.m. on Feb. 4 at Ramer Civic Center and features homemade chili and BBQ plates for lunch with cake walk and auction to follow. There will be something for everyone so please come out and support the family in this time of need.

For more information or to donate contact: Tiffney Penley 610-3123, Michael Penley 610-7082, Lisa Dillon 610-3421, Becky Mitchell 4684107, or Dottie Robinson 2259739.

February 7

• Seniors Zumba Classes in Adamsville McNairy Senior Center will begin Zumba Gold classes Feb. 7 2 p.m. at the Senior Center, 408 Park Ave., Adamsville.

Zumba Gold is a beginners class for seniors, those with health or mobility issues and is low impact.

Class will be taught by Teresa Martin, a certified Zumba instructor. For further information contact Cindy at 6320302.

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•FFBC 5th Sunday Forty Forks Baptist Church will be having the first 5th Sunday Singing & Cookout of the year on Jan. 29! Cookout/eating begins at 5 p.m. with Praise & Worship and Singing at 6 p.m.

Wayne Jerrold’s and Family Bluegrass Gospel, Jerry Whitten & Family, Jack Simpson, Pat Murry and others are scheduled to bring the gospel in song and music. Everyone is invited to come and joining in on this church event. If you’ve never been make this your 5th Sunday to come. Bro. Randy Smith: pastor. For more info. Call (731) 610-1716 / (731) 934-7457 •UMC Pulpit Guest Reverend Zolon Clayton will be the pulpit guest at Buena Vista and Sulphur Springs United Methodist Churches on Sunday, Jan. 29. He looks forward to celebrating worship with these very special churches where he pastored for twenty years.

The pastor and people invite all to share this very special time.

Time of service: Buena Vista at 9:30 a.m. and Sulphur Springs at 11 a.m.

•Men and Women’s Day Program The Saulter’s Chapel C.M.E. Church of Michie, Tenn. would like to cordially invite you to worship with us on our Men and Women’s Day Program which will be held on Sun. Jan. 29 at 3 p.m. Presiding Elder Leo Wright and the Palmetto CME Church of Tupelo, Miss. will be our special guest for the occasion. Please come and help us lift up the Mighty Name of Jesus Christ in worship and praise.

We look forward to having you worship with us on this occasion.

•Fifth Sunday Night Singing at Good Hope Good Hope Baptist Church in Adamsville, Tenn. will have their Fifth Sunday Night Singing on Sun. Jan. 29 at 5 p.m. featuring Josh & Ashley Franks.

February 3 •Spaghetti Supper The youth of Clear Creek Baptist Church in Lawton will sponsor a spaghetti supper on Friday, Feb. 3 from 5-7 p.m. in the church Fellowship hall.

Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children (12 and under).

Menu includes spaghetti, coleslaw, garlic bread, dessert, and drink. Dine in or carry out. All proceeds go toward the expenses for the Youth Evangelism Conference.

February 5 •5th Anniversary Homecoming New Hope Fellowship will have their 5th Anniversary Homecoming on Sunday, Feb. 5. Service will be at 10 a.m. with guest speaker Larry Rich. Lunch follows at noon and Singing at 2 p.m. with Jerry Whitten & the Tennessee River Boys. Pastor Bill & Carol McCall. Everyone invited.

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Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Fischer

50th Anniversary Dennis and Patricia Fischer were married Feb. 2, 1962 and will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in McNairy.

court briefs McNairy County General Sessions Court Steven Kiestler – Reckless driving – Use of off-road vehicle on highway – Bound over to the grand jury on all counts. Def. shall cont. on current bond of $1000.

Steven Kiestler - Reckless endangerment – Evading arrest, flight – Bound over to the grand jury on all counts. Def. shall cont. on current bond of $1000.

Nathan B. Isom – Reckless endangerment, no weapon involved – evading arrest, flight – Bound over to the grand jury on both counts. Def. shall cont. on current bond.

Desmond Geanes – Driving on susp. DL – fined $25 and costs, supervised prob.

Eddie E. Dees – Vandalism(up to $500) – Dismiss on payment of costs and rest. of $25 to McNairy County Regional Hospital, supervised prob.

Brent Winter – Disorderly conduct – fined $50 and costs, no contact, supervised prob.

Ricky G. McKinney – Failure to appear, pay costs, sent. to 65 days, supervised prob.

Dillon L. Russom – Theft of property, $1,000 - $10,000 – Burglary, other than habitation- Vandalism (up to $500) - Bound over to the grand jury on all counts. Def. shall cont. on current bond.

Dillon A. Allen – Theft of property, $1.000-$10,000 – Aggravated burglary – Vandalism (up to $500) - Bound over to the grand jury on all counts. Def. shall cont. on current bond.

Dillon A. Allen – Theft of property, $1.000-$10,000 – Aggravated burglary – Vandalism (up to $500) - Bound over to the grand jury on all counts. Def. shall cont. on current bond.

Dillon A. Allen – Theft of property, $1,000-$10,000 – Aggravated burglary – Vandalism (up to $500) - Bound over to the grand jury on all counts. Def. shall cont. on current bond.

Dillon L. Russom – Theft of property, $1,000 - $10,000 – Aggravated burglary - Vandalism (up to $500) - Bound over to the grand jury on all counts. Def. shall cont. on current bond.

Dillon L. Russom – Theft of property, $500 - $1,000 – Aggravated burglary - Vandalism (up to $500) - Bound over to the grand jury on all counts.

Def. shall cont. on current bond.

Dillon L. Russom – Theft of property, $500 - $1,000 – Aggravated burglary - Vandalism (up to $500) - Bound over to the grand jury on all counts.

Def. shall cont. on current bond.

Dillon L. Russom – Theft of property, $1,000-$10,000 – Aggravated burglary – Vandalism (up to $500) - Bound over to the grand jury on all counts.

Def. shall cont. on current bond.

Dillon L. Russom – Theft (up to $500)– Aggravated burglary – Bound over to the grand jury. Def. shall cont. on current bond.

Jeffrey W. Wyke – Theft (up to $500) – sent. to 19 days, supervised prob.

Dillon L. Russom – Theft (up to $500) - Bound over to the grand jury.

Def. shall cont. on current bond of ROR. Dillon L. Russom – Theft (up to $500) - Bound over to the grand jury.

Def. shall cont. on current bond of ROR. Dillon L. Russom – Theft of property, $1,000 - $10,000 – Burglary, other than habitation - Bound over to the grand jury. Bail set at ROR.

Dillon A. Allen – Theft of property, $1.000-$10,000 – Burglary, other than habitation - Bound over to the grand jury. Def. shall cont. on current bond.

Randy E. Phillips – Schedule II drugs: cocaine/meth – Posess. unlawful drug paraphernalia, attempt - Bound over to the grand jury. Def. shall cont. on current bond.

Suzanne Phillips - Schedule II drugs: cocaine/meth – Posess. unlawful drug paraphernalia, attempt - Bound over to the grand jury. Def. shall cont. on same bond.

Suzanne Phillips – Promoting meth manufacture, attempt – initiate manufacture of meth - Bound over to the grand jury. Def. shall cont. on current bond of same.

Randy E. Phillips – Promoting meth manufacture, attempt – initiate manufacture of meth - Bound over to the grand jury. Def. shall cont. on current bond.

Dean L. Cobb – Resist stop, arrest, search (no weap) –sent. to 12 hrs. supervised prob., cont. counseling w/ Quinco. - public intox. – fined $25 and costs, sent. to 12 hrs, supervised prob., cont. counseling w/ Quinco.

James B. Tanner – Simple poss./ casual exchange – fined $750 and costs, sent. to 14 days, supervised prob. for 1 yr. alcohol/drug eval.

Zackary Weatherford – Disorderly conduct – fined $50 and costs, sent. to 48 hrs, supervised prob. until fines & costs paid.

Willie Holland –Theft (up to $500) - pay costs, sent. to 12 days, rest. of $5.76 to Flash Market, supervised prob. – criminal impersonation – sent. to 12 days, supervised prob.

Dillon L. Russom – Theft of property, $500 - $1,000 – Burglary, other than habitation - Vandalism (up to $500) - Bound over to the grand jury on all counts. Def. shall cont. on current bond.

Dillon Anthony Allen – Theft (up to $500) - Burglary, other than habitation - Vandalism (up to $500) - Bound over to the grand jury on all counts.

Def. shall cont. on current bond.

Dillon L. Russom – Theft of property, $1,000 - $10,000 – Burglary, auto - Bound over to the grand jury on all counts. Def. shall cont. on current bond.

Dillon L. Russom – Theft of property, $500 - $1,000, attempt – Burglary, auto – Aggravated criminal trespassing oth/th habit, hosp, school- attempt - Bound over to the grand jury on all counts. Def. shall cont. on current bond.

Dillon L. Russom – Theft of property, $500 - $1,000, attempt – Burglary, auto – Aggravated criminal trespassing oth/th habit, hosp, school- attempt - Bound over to the grand jury on all counts. Def. shall cont. on current bond.

Dillon A. Allen - Theft of property, $500 - $1,000, attempt – Burglary, oth/ th habit.– Aggravated criminal trespassing oth/th habit, hosp, school- attempt - Bound over to the grand jury on all counts. Def. shall cont. on current bond.

Dillon A. Allen - Theft of property, $500 - $1,000, attempt – Burglary, oth/ th habit.– Aggravated criminal trespassing oth/th habit, hosp, school- attempt - Bound over to the grand jury on all counts. Def. shall cont. on current bond.

Dillon A. Allen - Theft of property, $1,000 - $10,000 – Burglary, oth/th habit.– Aggravated criminal trespassing oth/th habit, hosp, school- attempt - Bound over to the grand jury on all counts. Def. shall cont. on cur-

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Welcome Alanneah Lynn and Brenda (Teet) Barber of Bethel Springs, Tenn. are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter Alanneah Grace, born on Thursday, September 29, 2011 at 6:06 p.m. at McNairy Regional Hospital in Selmer, Tenn. Alanneah was delivered by Dr. Dennis Merski.

Alanneah’s grandparents are Barbara Jean and the late Dee Teet of Selmer and Brenda Joyce and the late Robert (Bob) Barber of Selmer. Allaneah has one brother Tyler Teet and six sisters Kayla, Reanna, Destiny, Kursty, Fallon and Ashley Barber.

Food Give Away Food Give Away for the Needy in McNairy County will be Thursday, Jan. 26, 8:30 a.m. until all food is given away at New Location - 527 Sunset Dr.,Corner of Hwy 64 and Sunset Dr., behind the BP Station on left, in Adamsville.

TO QUALIFY FOR FOOD: 1. Monthly income below $2,700 for a family of four, (bring pay stub or Food Stamp Card) 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.

looking back 60 years ago

Nov. 16, 1951

by Nancy Wardlow Kennedy

The annual Union Thanksgiving Service will be held at the First Baptist Church, Wed evening, Nov 21. Rev O G Lawless, minister of First Baptist Church will deliver the sermon. Special music will be rendered by a combined choir from the churches of the town under the direction of Mr Otway Yates with Mrs S R Chambers at the organ. Rev W L Gilmore will preside. The Scripture will be read by Rev Lloyd Ramer and prayer by Bro Frank S Perry.

Census report shows that 12,852 bales of cotton were ginned in McNairy County from the 1951 crop, prior to Nov 1.

Purchasers of new passenger automobiles and certain other equipment and services rendered with new car sales, should be able to determine

rent bond.

Armand Francis Dixe – driving on susp. DL – Def. is indigent & cannot pay fine or cost. DL to be susp. additional 1 yr.

Jason A. Flatt - driving on susp. DL – Dismiss on payment of cost, def. has valid DL, supervised prob.

Wilson D. Watkins – Violation

the maximum prices they can be charged by the dealer after Nov 4. On Nov 4, the dealers will have to post their basic prices, and identification of the make, body style, transportation fee and taxes under OPS guidelines.

Cotton ginners are required to file a report of charges made for ginning services for the 1950-51 season. Ginners are allowed a six percent increase over last year.

The Internal Revenue Service has announced a 10% excise tax will be imposed on certain kind of gambling and wagers.

According to Mr James Ward, who lives between Gilchrist and Stantonville reports that his nephew, Ralph Bearden has been missing since October 15. Ralph, age 26, told his wife he was going to

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deer/bear/wildlife boar/turkey hunting reg. – fined $50 and costs, supervised prob.

Sidney C. Hutcherson – spotlighting deer – fined $50 and costs. supervised prob.

Amber N. Kaup – Driving on susp.

DL – dismiss on payment of costs, supervised prob.

Toni Marie Castile & Dathan Rudy Scott

Castile - Scott Butch and Sherry Castile of Adamsville and Rudy and Donna Scott of Scotts Hill announce the upcoming marriage of their children, Toni Marie Castile and Dathan Rudy Scott. The wedding ceremony will be held Saturday, Jan. 28 at 2 p.m., at Christian Assembly United Pentecostal Church, in Adamsville. Family and friends are invited to attend.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Ray and Donna Abston of Kenosha, Wis., Mavis Finley of Adamsville, the late James Finley, the late Dearl Finley and the late David Castile Sr., all of Adamsville.

The prospective groom is the grandson of Arbie Scott of Scotts Hill, the late Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Kennedy, the late Mr. and Mrs. Billy Greenway, the late Buster “Kie” Scott.

Congratulations Congratulations Airman Dustin Blakney.

“We are all very proud of you and your service to our country!”

We love you, Your family and friends

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to Peoria, Ill to get a job. He was last seen in Leapwood with his suitcase. Inquires failed to disclose his whereabouts. Friends at Peoria have failed to find him. He is about 5 feet 8 inches, a disabled veteran of WWII with some fingers missing from his right hand. If you have any information please call his wife Mrs Ralph Bearden or his father Mr Aubrey Bearden.

The Selmer Election is over Will Tom Abernathy defeated Justin Thrasher for mayor Aldermen elected are: Grady Counce (new) Edgar Hodges, H T Jordan, Guy Robinson (new) and C C Smith.

Unofficial tabulation: Abernathy 386 - Thrasher 281 - Counce 424 Hodges 391 - Humphrey 338 - Jordan 427 - Kendrick 181 - D Moore 320 - B Moore 221 - Robinson 350 - Smith 379.

Adamsville by Myrlee Wright -

Miss Dossie Lou Newman, daughter of Mrs Omar Newman and the late Mr Newman became the bride of Bobby Plunk. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Delos Plunk.

Dock Morris has gone to work at Paducah.

Pebble Hill - Mr and Mrs John Rickman have moved to their home here. Mr and Mrs Carl Donahoe and family have moved to the old Brooks School house community.

Staff Sgt Teddy G Pverton, son of Mr and Mrs Lester E Overton, of Ramer was recently awarded the Commendation Ribbon for meritorious service. He entered the Air Force in Sept 1848 and is now stationed in Gram.

News of the Colored by Lula Prather - Mr and Mrs William Longdon have moved to Decaturville where he will teach in the high school there. Miss Helen Lusk and Mr Willie George Townsend were married Sept 24 in Corinth. Mr H B Smith is home on furlough vis-

iting his parents Mr and Mrs Edd Smith. Mr Roland Robinson died at his home in Ramer Monday.

Crooked Creek by Mrs Alma Homes - A wedding of interest occurred on Saturday when Mr Glenn D Phillips took as his bride, Mrs Mary Sanders. The young couple will make their home at present with Mrs Mitchell in the Crooked Creek community.

Beauty Hill by Mrs E C Holland -Miss Aubrey Green recently became the bride of Rev James Rayford. They will reside in Memphis.

Mr and Mrs O L have a new granddaughter born to Mr and Mrs Rayford Smith.

Editorial by Editor: Things for the new board of Selmer to consider: 1. Publish financial condition of town at least once a year. 2.

Consider the installation of Natural Gas in our town. 3. Be on the lookout for new industry for Selmer. 4. Work harder for the proposed gutter sidewalk project. 5.

Install stop lights at the north and

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south Y. 6. Provide a public park and playground for our children.

Ramer by Mrs J R Hamm - The local motor train is being operated only as far as Guys, pending a decision by Tennessee R R Commission on GM&O’s request to remove the grains. The Mississippi Commission has already granted the request. This leaves many towns off a north and south bus line without public transportation, as fast trains stop only at county seats. Mr Rolin Robinson died Monday. He was in his late eighties and had been sick for several months.

Leapwood by Mrs Cava Peerey - Mr and Mrs Ambrose Gaddy of Finger received a message last week that their son Billy Neal is missing in action in Korea.

The Purple Heart has been conferred on Pfc E B Sheffield of Rt 1 Finger, for wounds received in action in Korea. He was wounded Oct 5, 1951.

Sgt Rufus C Howell of Ramer,

recently arrived in Korea for duty with the 49th Fighter Bomber wing. He is the son of Mrs Alvin Barnes of Rt 1, Ramer.

Pvt Robert K Beck, son of Mr and Mrs Osmond Beck of Guys, recently arrived in Japan and has been assigned to the 141st General Hospital.

Stantonville by Mrs Edgar Smith - James Robert Jordan and Billy Gene smith are with homefolks this week. They came home for the funeral of their grandmother Mrs Bob Smith. Both boys are in the Navy.

Sulphur Springs by Miss Joyce Cox - Miss Thelma Taylor has pneumonia. Mr W L Lowrance and Miss Doris Taylor are on the sick list. Mr and Mrs G A Nelson have moved to the Gravel Hill community.

Gravel Hill by Mrs Opal Gray - Phillip Huggins has the chicken pox. Mr and Mrs Harlon McCoy are the proud parents of a fine baby girl, named Trinna Faye.

Selmer by Mrs Terry Abernathy - Mr and Mrs Raymond Lee Sweat are receiving congratulations upon the arrival of a fine girl.

The Stephen Foster Club met in the home of Mr John D Wyatt with Mrs Hazel Steadman and Miss Pauline Smith as co-hostesses.

Three more McNairy County Airmen finish basic training: Pvt Teddie Hamm, age 21, son of Mr and Mrs B K Hamm of Ramer; Pvt William D Plunk, age 18, son of Howard Plunk of Rt 1, Finger; Pvt Travis L Johnson, age 18, son of Mr and Mrs Rufe Johnson of Bethel Springs.

E F Meeks, age 92 years, died in Corinth Nov 14, 1951, after a long illness in the Corinth Hospital. Mr Meeks is a life long resident of the Guys community and a member of the Christian Church there.

Mrs Eva Dewberry Smith, wife of Bob Smith of Rt 2, Selmer, died at her home Nov 12, 1951, after an extended illness.

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Volume 107, Number 36, Wednesday, January 25, 2012

B Section

Clean Sweep

Where’s your school spirit?

By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

There was a time not too long ago when gymnasiums in McNairy County were feared by opposing schools rolling into Selmer and Adamsville to take on one of our fine high school basketball teams.

There was a time not too long ago when student sections were as much apart of the game and environment in those gyms as the players, coaches, cheerleaders and referees.

There was a time not too long ago when face paint, megaphones, encouraging chants, boisterous crowds, rowdy fans, and raucous celebrations were a fixture at every high school basketball game in this county.

While there are still remnants of the Blue Nation and the Cardinal Crazies looming at ball games, they are only a shadow of what they once were.

The game between the Bobcats and Cardinals last Saturday gave me flashbacks of really intense crowds going back and forth at one another but still did not come close to matching the intensity of years past.

The passion and school spirit just doesn’t seem to be as prominent as it once was. The fire in the eyes of the students dawning crazy outfits, body paint, and letters on their chests while screaming for a foul, clapping for their peers or taunting opposing teams isn’t burning as bright as it has in the past.

Maybe it just isn’t the “cool” thing to do anymore, but honestly, what could be cooler than feeding your team the energy it needs to triumph over another.

One of the greatest advantages a team can have is the advantage of playing at home in front of ravenous fans ready to see their team win. I’m afraid that advantage no longer exists here. Not like it used to anyway, and it truly makes me sad.

A thunderous crowd standing ready to rattle the competition not only has the ability to get in the heads of opposing coaches and players, it also lifts the spirits of the kids sweating, bleeding, and working their butts off to bring respect to name of the school on their jerseys.

It gives them the motivation necessary to excel on the court, to go above and beyond what their coaches ask of them, to topple the visiting giants and ward off those who think they can travel to McNairy County and pick up a win.

Student sections can help to swing a game from a 10-point deficit to a 10-point lead. They can assist a team more than any point guard and provide a bigger exclamation point than any slam dunk.

If you don’t believe me, just ask some of the players. They’ll tell you. It’s not rocket science.

A team being supported by its home crowd is a dangerous team. It’s a motivated team. It’s a team that should be feared.

It’s a team that will play on another level. It’s a team bound for success.

There are currently only a handful of high school basketball games left before the regular season is over. I’d like to challenge my readers, whether you’re a student at McNairy Central or Adamsville or if you’re a parent, to stand up and support your teams. Give those players the home court advantage they once enjoyed and most certainly deserve.

Your throat may be sore the next morning, your voice may be a little raspy, your hands might even sting a little from clapping so hard, but I guarantee you will see a more assertive, inspiring effort from the teams you are cheering for.

Be loud, people. Be proud.

Be rowdy. Get out of your comfort zone and make some noise.

Give your players a reason to get excited. Your contributions will not go unappreciated.

(The views of this column are the opinion of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Independent Appeal or its owner.)

Close but no Cigar

MCHS finishes season series with AHS 4-0

By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

Last Saturday night was a night for basketball in McNairy County with two incredible basketball games played between two heated rivals, Adamsville High School and McNairy Central High School. MCHS came out on top in both contests with the girls winning 39-31 and the boys pulling out a thrilling 53-49 victory.

Lady Bobcats- 39 Lady Cardinals- 31

Photo by Ebbie Davis

Adamsville freshman Emily Surratt approaches the foul line to release a throw during the 2012 Sub-State competition held at All Star Lanes in Memphis where the Lady Cardinals played against Collierville High School last Saturday.

Lady Cardinals’ bowling season ends at Sub-State

By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

Last Saturday, the Adamsville Lady Cardinal bowling team was defeated by Collierville High School at Sub-State held in Memphis.

“Congratulations go to the AHS Girls Bowling Team for progressing to Sub-State play against Collierville in Mem-

phis,” said head coach Ron Christopher. “It was a very good game and as their coach I was proud of each and everyone for how they represented our school and the bowling program.”

The Lady Cardinals had strong individual performances

by Amron Forsythe, Nicole Ross,

See Sub-State, 3B

Top county teams shine at Bethel Eighth Grade Recognition

By Amanda Lowrance Head Sports Writer

Lady Blue Devils- 38 Lady Rebels- 17

The Michie Lady Blue Devils continued their undefeated season and improved to 15-0 at Bethel Springs last Thursday night with a 38-17 win against the Lady Rebels and the Bethel Springs Rebels stand undefeated in the county after a 67-28 win over the Blue Devils.

Michie girls reached double figures in points, rebounds, and steals, and Lady Blue Devil Margie Coleman finished with a double-double, 13 points and 11 rebounds.

“We still have some improvements to be made before tournament time,” said Lady Blue Devil Coach Andrea Whitten. “We played hard. The whole team got to play.”

See Top Teams, 4B

Staff Photo by Amanda Lowrance

Bethel’s Dylan Crabb breaks ankles as he handles the ball and powers past Blue Devil Ben Moore.

The Lady Bobcats trailed for the first three quarters against the Lady Cardinals, but exploded in the final quarter to secure a comeback victory in the rivalry game.

The win furthered McNairy Central’s dominance over the Lady Cardinals. The Lady Cats have beaten Adamsville 18 straight times. AHS’s last win against McNairy Central was a one-point victory on Jan. 22, 2002.

“We struggled on the offensive end until the fourth quarter,” said MCHS head coach Jerry Lott.

“We had a good defensive effort holding them to 31.”

Despite the fact that the Lady Cardinals led for the majority of the game, the Lady Bobcats’ defense did not allow Adamsville to play very well offensively. McNairy Central forced AHS into 18 turnovers and held them to 12 percent shooting from behind the arc. Adamsville did not help their own cause, shooting 43 percent from the freethrow line.

“They guarded us pretty good, and when we got to the line we couldn’t get the shots to fall,” said AHS head coach Todd McGee. “Early on, we were able to get some baskets in transition, but in the fourth quarter our shooting was awful.”

AHS senior Macayla Kiddy was on fire in the first quarter, scoring six of Adamsville’s first eight points, and the Lady Cardinals held a slight 14-11 lead.

Both teams struggled in the second, missing shots from point-blank range. MCHS tied the game 17-17 with a little over a minute and a half left in the quarter, but AHS managed to get two more before the half ended and took a 19-17 lead into the locker room.

The Lady Cards opened the second half hot, but high-scoring Lady Bobcat senior Chelsea Bodiford answered their hot start by hitting her second 3-pointer of the contest. Adamsville’s defense clamped down for the remainder of the third and held a three-point, 27-24 lead over the

Staff Photo by Amanda Lowrance

Rameil Pollard (33) and Tucker Campbell (15) anxiously await their chance for a rebound as AHS coach Nathaniel Root looks on with nervous anticipation late in the rivalry matchup last Saturday.

Lady Cats.

McNairy Central’s junior guard Brianna Phelps ignited the fourth quarter comeback by drilling a 3-pointer right out of the gate. From that moment on, it was all MCHS, and the Lady Bobcats coasted to an eight-point victory.

The victory extended the Lady Cats’ winning streak to nine games and improved their overall record to 18-4 before they faced Fayette-Ware last Tuesday where they looked to move to 10-0 in the district.

The loss marked the Lady Cards’ second in a row and dropped their overall record to 12-5 before they took on the Class A fifth ranked Madison Academic Lady Mustangs last Tuesday night.

Girls’ Box Score

MCHS AHS

11 6 14 5

7 8

15 39 4 31

(MCHS) Brianna Phelps: 9 Pts, 2 Ast, 2 Stl; Chelsea Bodiford: 8 Pts, 6 Reb, 4 Stl; Kindra Brown: 7 Pts, 6 Reb, 5 Ast, 1 Stl; Mallorie Sweat: 7 Pts, 3 Reb, 2 Ast; Zipporah Woods: 5 Pts, 4 Reb, 1 Ast, 2 Blk; Tierra Lusk: 2 Pts, 2 Reb, 1 Ast; Porsha Chappell: 1 Pt, 1 Stl; Mikaela Rowland: 5 Reb, 2 Stl; Tiffany Winebrenner: 2 Reb (AHS) Macayla Kiddy: 11 Pts, 11 Reb, 2 Ast, 4 Stl; Brianne Knight: 11 Pts, 8 Reb, 3 Ast, 2 Stl; Ralanda Lloyd: 7 Pts, 1 Reb, 1 Stl; Keantinez Lloyd: 2 Pts, 3 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Stl; Nikki White: 5 Reb; Simone Wilson: 1 Reb, 1 Blk; Taylor Hutton: 1 Reb

Bobcats- 53 Cardinals- 49 It came down to the wire, but the McNairy Central Bobcats escaped Adamsville with a fourpoint rivalry victory and a sweep of their archnemesis last Saturday night.

A standing room only crowd filled Adamsville’s gym after an exciting girls’ game, ready and waiting to see the Bobcats and Cardinals collide for the second time this season, and the game did not disappoint.

“The guys played hard tonight but the energy wasn’t there,” said MCHS head coach Steve Forsythe. “I really believe it was our crowd which helped us fight through the fatigue and pull this game out.”

The Bobcats did not shoot particularly well against the Cardinals, but their advantage on the Staff Photo by Andrew Alexander boards and in stands helped them get the win, acLady Bobcat Mallorie Sweat (50) rises above cording to Forsythe.

Adamsville defenders before hitting a shot early in the second half. Sweat finished with seven points, three rebounds, and two assists.

See Sweep, 2B

Tournament Time in McNairy County

By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

It is officially tournament time in the county, and what has proven to be an exhilarating junior high basketball season will finally climax in the last week of January.

The 2012 McNairy County Junior High Basketball Tournament will begin Thursday night at McNairy Central High School and by Monday night two teams will be crowned county champions.

On the girls’ end, Michie comes into the tournament undefeated, with a 16-0 record.

Fighting for the right to take on the Lady Blue Devils will be the #4 seed Ramer Lady Eagles taking on the #5 seed Bethel Lady Rebels.

Selmer, playing as the #2 seed, will take on the #3 seed Adamsville Lady Cardinals. The winner of that game will advance to the championship.

On the boys’ side, Bethel enters the tournament as the top boys team, with a undefeated record in the county and a 14-2 record overall. They will take on the winner of the game played between #4 seed Adamsville and #5 seed Michie, whose tough seasons leave them itching for another win. The matchup between #2 seed Selmer Lions and the #3 seed Ramer Eagles is sure to be a close one. The Eagles lost two games to the Lions earlier in the season by a combined total of three points.

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“The Spirit was willing but the body wouldn’t listen. After a tough district road game on Friday night, we didn’t have any legs for this game,” said Forsythe.

“It really showed as we struggled to get the ball in the goal. We had one of our worst shooting nights (35 percent), but fortunately we were able to get a lot of offensive rebounds.”

Adamsville led for the majority of the first quar-

Staff Photo by Andrew Alexander

Jordan Burton (30) tries to make a play while Jalen Kendall (33) drives the baseline looking to score.

ter, but McNairy Central snatched the lead away before it ended and led 8-7 after one.

The second quarter went back and forth with both teams holding a lead, but MCHS built a fourpoint advantage before the break and led 23-19 at halftime.

Cardinal Jalen Kendall put AHS up one with a 3-pointer toward the end of the third, but Bobcat CJ Barnes answered right back with a layup that gave MCHS a 37-35 lead going into a wild fourth quarter.

The crowd really picked up its intensity when the fourth quarter began as fans on both sides of the stands rose to their feet.

“We had a great crowd at this game,” said Forsythe. “The atmosphere was electric for a high school basketball game.”

With deafening noise echoing through the gym, Adamsville stole the lead away from Central after another Kendall 3-pointer, and the Cardinals led 46-42 with just over two minutes remaining, but the Bobcats were relentless.

“Justin (Sutton) hit a huge three in the fourth to tie it at 47, and then two free throws to give us the lead before CJ (Barnes) tipped in a miss to give us the lead for good,” said Forsythe summing up several key plays for the Bobcats down the stretch.

Despite big plays by Sutton and Barnes, Forsythe said the charge Cal Chappell took for the Bobcats late was the biggest play of the game.

With under a minute to go and down two points, the Cardinals drove the lane looking to even it up.

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Chappell stood tall in the paint and took a charge that returned possession to MCHS. The Bobcats widened the margin with another 2-pointer from Barnes, leaving only 10 seconds on the clock for an AHS comeback that they could not muster.

“We allowed them to get a couple offensive rebounds and they were able to convert them,” said Adamsville head coach Nathaniel Root, “and that hurt us down the stretch.”

The Cardinals fell to 2-15 after the loss with only seven games left to play. AHS hosted Madison Academic Tuesday night hoping to avenge a two-point loss to the Mustangs on Dec. 16.

“It was a great atmosphere for the guys to play in,” said Root. “I wish it was like that every game, but I know we have to get the win to start filling the gym.”

The win gave the Bobcats their first sweep over the Cardinals since the 2006-2007 season and improved their overall record to 13-9. Like AHS, MCHS was looking to avenge a two-point loss from earlier in the season when the Bobcats hosted FayetteWare last Tuesday night.

Boys’ Box Score

MCHS AHS

8 7

15 14 12 16

16 53 14 49

(MCHS) Rameil Pollard: 17 Pts, 9 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Stl; CJ Barnes: 14 Pts, 6 Reb, 2 Ast; Justin Sutton: 11 Pts, 5 Reb;

Staff Photo by Andrew Alexander

MCHS’s Brianna Phelps pops a 3-pointer that busted the game wide-open for the Lady Cats in the fourth quarter. Phelps was the leading scorer and finished with nine points.

Stuart Littlejohn: 4 Pts, 3 Reb, 2 Ast, 2 Stl; Jordan Burton: 3 Pts, 5 Reb, 1 Stl; Cal Chappell: 2 Pts, 7 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk; Don Waller: 2 Pts, 1 Reb, 2 Ast (AHS) Jalen Kendall: 13 Pts, 2 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk; Kasey Hurley: 9 Pts, 4 Ast; Tucker Campbell: 7 Pts, 7 Reb, 1 Stl; 3 Blk; Josh Shoate: 7 Pts, 3 Reb, 2 Ast, 2 Stl; Lane Burcham: 5 Pts, 4 Reb; Jacob Wallis: 4 Pts, 1 Reb; Jack Majors: 3 Pts, 4 Reb

Lady Cats seal two more district wins Bobcat skid ends with big district road win

By Amanda Lowrance Head Sports Writer

Continuing their winning streak to eight in a row after the 31-point win at Jackson Central-Merry, the McNairy Central Lady Bobcats have not lost a game since Dec. 29, 2011.

Last week, the Lady Cats picked up two district wins against the JCM Lady Cougars, 65-34 and Jackson South Side Lady Hawks, 69-28.

Lady Bobcats- 65 JCM- 34

Tierra Lusk, Chelsea Bodiford, and Brianna Phelps fired from beyond the three-point line to grab a big lead against the Lady Cougars. JCM had a notable scoring quarter in the third, but struggled to get past the Lady Bobcat full-court press.

Allyson Frye came off the bench in the final minutes of the fourth quarter and drove the ball in for two closing points to cap off the 65-34 win.

Girls’ Box Score

MCHS JCM

15 16 18 11 2 16

16 65 5 34

(MCHS) Tierra Lusk: 19 Pts, 3 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk; Chelsea Bodiford: 11 Pts, 3 Reb, 1 Ast, 3 Stl; Brianna Phelps: 6 Pts, 1 Reb, 2 Ast, 3 Stl; Tiffany Winebrenner: 5 Pts, 1 Reb; Porsha Chappell: 4 Pts, 1 Ast; Mallorie Sweat: 4 Pts, 3 Reb, 1 Ast, 2 Stl; BreAnna Burge: 4 Pts, 3 Reb, 1 Stl; Zipporah Woods: 4 Pts, 5 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk; Kindra Brown: 4 Pts, 7 Ast, 1 Stl; Mikaela Rowland: 2 Pts, 2 Reb, 1 Ast, 2 Stl; Allyson Frye: 2 Pts

Lady Bobcats- 69 South Side- 25

On Jan. 17, the Lady Cats gained their 16th win of the season at home against South Side.

The blowout game allowed McNairy’s bench some playing time, and the final sent the Lady Hawks home with a 41-point loss.

“We had a really good defensive effort holding them to 28 points,” said Lady Bobcat Coach Jerry Lott. “Offensively we had good balance with nine players scoring.”

McNairy Central is ranked number one in District 14-AA with only five more regular season games remaining before tournament time.

Girls’ Box Score

SSHS MCHS

8 12 7 17 23 25

1 4

28 69

(MCHS) Kindra Brown: 19 Pts, 2 Reb, 5 Ast, 5 Stl, 1 Blk; Chelsea Bodiford: 13 Pts, 2 Reb, 5 Ast, 3 Stl, 1 Blk; Mikaela Rowland: 12 Pts, 3 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk; Tiffany Winebrenner: 8 Pts, 4 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 Stl; Porsha Chappell: 7 Pts, 2 Ast, 5 Stl; Mallorie Sweat: 3 Pts, 4 Reb, 3 Ast, 2 Stl, 1 Blk; BreAnna Burge: 3 Pts, 3 Reb, 2 Ast; Tierra Lusk: 2 Pts, 1 Ast, 1 Stl; Zipporah Woods: 2 Pts, 3 Reb, 1 Ast, 2 Stl, 1 Blk; Frakia Robinson: 4 Reb, 1 Stl; Allyson Frye: 1 Stl

Staff Photo by Amanda Lowrance

Senior Tierra Lusk pushes the ball inside and pops back out to sink a three point shot against JCM.

By Amanda Lowrance Head Sports Writer

Battling the close competition within the district, the McNairy Central Bobcats have had an up and down season. The scores have been close, winning some and losing some. The Bobcats took another 13-point win from the Jackson Central Merry Cougars Friday night and lost a district game against Jackson South Side early that week by one point.

Bobcats- 67 JCM- 54

In the first quarter against JCM, the Bobcats finished with a five-point lead after Stuart Littlejohn and CJ Barnes hit two shots from outside.

“They shot the ball from the foul line really well and early foul trouble for us let them back in the game in the second quarter,” said Bobcat Coach Steve Forsythe.

Barnes began the second half hitting his second 3-pointer, and the close match continued back and forth.

“In the second half we were much more patient on offense and got the ball inside, and Jordan played his best game off the bench and gave us a much needed lift,” said Forsythe.

Leading by two baskets in the third the Bobcats were able to gain a comfortable lead late in the fourth for the 67-54 win.

“We still have to improve on our free throw shooting, but the guys played really hard tonight and for the most part we were intelligent defensively and held their top scorer to well below his average. A district win is always big but one on the road is huge.”

Boys’ Box Score

MCHS JCM

18 13 14 13 15 13

22 67 13 54

(MCHS) CJ Barnes: 19 Pts, 5 Reb, 4 Ast, 1 Stl; Jordan Burton: 14 Pts, 6 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 Stl; Rameil Pollard: 12 Pts, 2 Reb, 4 Ast, 1 Blk; Stuart Littlejohn: 11 Pts, 1 Ast; Cal Chappell: 7 Pts, 7 Reb, 3 Ast; Justin Sutton: 4 Pts, 5 Reb; Don Waller: 2 Reb, 1 Stl; Brady Dancer: 1 Reb

South Side- 65 Bobcats- 64

The one-point loss to the Hawks was one step closer than the first game earlier in the season at Jackson South Side, which resulted in 36-point loss for McNairy Central.

“This was a great basketball game,” said Forsythe. “Both teams played as hard as they could and unfortunately we came up a little bit short.”

Leading for three quarters of the game and taking a one point loss in the end made this a hard loss to swallow.

“Difference in the game was from the foul line where we hit

11 of 22 and they made 13 of 22,” said Forsythe. “We both had 25 field goals but free throw shooting hurt us. We were five of 11 in the first half which included missing the front end of two bonus opportunities.”

The Bobcats had to lean on a few younger players for support in the game. The team held together and battled through the unexpected obstacles.

“Our bench did a great job in the second quarter when we had four starters on the bench for foul trouble or pain,” said Forsythe.

“This was a very physical game and our bench stepped up and played well.”

After taking on the top three schools in the district, Liberty, Bolivar, and South Side, who are ranked 4th, 5th, and 7th in Class AA, the Bobcats see team potential as every one of the games were close to being won.

Boys’ Box Score

SSHS MCHS

7 18 23 18 14 20

17 65 12 64

(MCHS) Rameil Pollard: 18 Pts, 14 Reb, 3 Ast, 2 Blk, 3 Stl; CJ Barnes: 16 Pts, 4 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Stl; Justin Sutton: 13 Pts, 1 Reb, 1 Blk; Stuart Littlejohn: 10 Pts, 1 Reb, 1 Stl; Lane Brewer: 4 Pts, 1 Stl; Cal Chappell: 2 Pts, 2 Reb, 2 Ast, 3 Stl; Jordan Burton: 1 Pts, 1 Reb, 1 Ast; Brady Dancer: 1 Ast; Don Waller: 1 Ast

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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

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sportsbriefs •Selmer Spring Sports Spring sports have sprung.

Signups for softball, soccer, and 13-14-year old baseball have begun, and the deadline for signups is March 31.

The Selmer Park and Recreation Department will be holding meetings on Jan. 28 to discuss the upcoming 2012 Softball League.

Anyone interested in coaching or volunteering will want to attend.

The meeting will take place at the Selmer Community Center at 2 p.m. For more information call Sybil at (731) 610-3444.

There will be a Selmer Dixie Youth coaches meeting on Jan. 29 at 2 p.m. at the Selmer Civic Center. All parents and coaches are urged to attend. For more information call (731) 645-1332.

•Final MBA Signups The McNairy Basketball Association will conduct their final set of signups during the Jr. High County Basketball Tournament.

It is open to 3rd through 8th grade boys and girls. This is your last chance to get signed up, so don’t miss out!

For more information contact Chris Whitten at chris_whitten@ hotmail.com or Craig Kennedy at cskennedy@deusnerandken-

nedy.com.

•Tennessee Baseball Clinic The 2012 Tennessee Baseball Coaches Clinic will be held on January 27-29 at the Cool Springs Marriott in Franklin, Tenn. This year’s clinic looks to be one of the best in the South with legendary coach Skip Bertman from LSU headlining the speaker list. Also on the agenda is new Tennessee Head Coach Dave Serrano, Carson Newman Coach Tom Griffin, Vanderbilt Assistant Coach Larry Day, former Detroit Tigers catcher Lance Parrish, Greg Dennis from Chattanooga State Community College, Clay Greene from the University of Memphis, High School Coaches: Tommy Pharr from Christian Academy of Knoxville and Mark Pickle of Columbia Central. For more information, go to www.tbca.org or call Pat Swallows at (931) 252-2527. Also this year the TBCA is offering youth coaches and travel team coaches a special price to attend.

•YCOA Cheerleading The Young Champions of America Selmer Cheer Team will begin their spring season on Jan. 31.

Classes are open to girls and

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guys ages 4-15 years old. YCOA also has an elite team that requires a tryout and meets in Jackson, Tenn. each week for those with experience in cheer, dance or gymnastics. This team is open for girls and guys ages 8-18 years old.

YCOA is a completive cheer program that teaches a variety of cheerleading skills at a very reasonable cost. Classes meet weekly at the Selmer Community Center for only $7.00 per class. No previous cheer experience required.

Teams will compete at regional, state and national cheer competitions each season as well as local parades and other community events.

Selmer currently has three teams. All three placed in the top two of their regional competitions held Dec. 17, 2011 in Jackson, Tenn. and competed at the state level in Nashville Jan. 7 for a shot at nationals this summer.

For more information on YCOA contact Denae Lofton at (731) 217-9417 or dlofton1415@ hotmail.com.

•County Basketball (Upcoming)

County Leading Scorers High school girls

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17.5 CJ Barnes (MCHS) 16.8 15.3 Rameil Pollard (MCHS) 16.7* 13.8 Jalen Kendall (AHS) 10.7 11.4 Stuart Littlejohn (MCHS) 09.8 10.9 Josh Shoate (AHS) 09.1 (Averages as of Jan. 23) *- Rameil Pollard’s average should have read 16.9 in last week’s issue, not 16.0.

County, District Basketball standings

Jan. 26th-30th County Tournament High School (Varsity) Jan. 27 MCHS @ Chester Co.

Junior High

Jan. 28 AHS vs Corinth Jan. 31 AHS @ Riverside MCHS vs Lexington High School (Freshman) Jan. 26 AHS @ Hardin Co.

Adamsville @ Collierville

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and Emily Surratt, but were outmatched, 216, by the Lady Dragons.

Ross had a team-high single game with a 221 in AHS’s second game. Forsythe rolled a 212 and Surratt had a 209 in the Lady Cards’ final game.

Forsythe led Adamsville with a team-high 544 series, and Surratt was right behind her with a 540.

Breanna Taylor, Julia Hall, Katilyn Blattler, Tiranny Petersen, Janet Beltran, and Kanesha Wright competed in the Sub-State action for Adamsville as well. Wright picked up a win with a 193 in the second game against CHS. Adamsville was victorious in the first round of the Region 7 tournament against Brighton, but fell to Hardin County in the championship.

The loss to Collierville at Sub-State finalized the Lady Cardinals’ record in the 2011-2012 season at 8-5 overall.

Forsythe’s continued success and the youth of the Lady Cardinals leads many to believe their future is bright.

“Although our dream of going to state has been stopped for the present, the door is now open for next season, losing only one player as a senior,” said Christopher. “Amron Forsythe will move on to state competition this week as an individual with the second highest average in Region 7.”

Girls Game 1: Amron Forsythe- 183 Nicole Ross- 105 Emily Surratt- 172* Breanna Taylor- 120 Tiranny Petersen- 116 Katilyn Blattler- 142 Pin Fall- 828

Match Total- 2859 *-Denotes Win

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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Lady Lions purring, Lions licking wounds

By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

Lady Lions- 44 Middleton- 29

On the night of their 8th Grade Recognition, the Selmer Middle School Lady Lions were led by Kaitlyn West to a 15-point win over the Middleton Middle School Lady Tigers.

“Tremendous team effort,” said SMS head coach Robin York. “We played all four quarters of the game...and we outscored Middleton every quarter. We didn’t shoot well at the free-throw line and we made too many careless turnovers.

However, our hustle made the difference.”

West dominated all facets of the matchup and finished with 18 points, 11 rebounds, and seven steals after scoring the first 12 points of the contest for SMS. The first quarter was tight, but the Lady Lions held a 6-5 lead. At halftime, that advantage had grown to seven points with Selmer leading 20-13.

SMS continued to pour it on in the second half, extending their lead to 31-21 by the end of the third quarter.

In the fourth, West sat the majority of the quarter because of foul trouble, but it did not Staff Photo by Andrew Alexander slow the Lady Lions down as they continued to Selmer’s Kaitlyn West (50) owns the tipoff in the force Middleton into turnovers and empty posLady Lion’s big win over Middleton on 8th Grade sessions.

Recognition night last Thursday.

With a 6-2 county record the Lady Lions have already solidified their #2 seed in the county tour- and went into the locker room at halftime with a nament, but the win against MMS boosted SMS’s 22-15 advantage.

Selmer came out in the third and scored two record to 8-6 overall before they took on Chester quick baskets, but the Middleton defense stepped County at home Monday night. up, began pressing, forced turnovers, and made it very difficult for the Lion offense to get shots off.

Girls’ Box Score The Lions failed to get a shot to drop for the fiMMS 5 8 8 8 29 nal 10 minutes of the game, and Middleton ended Selmer 6 14 11 13 44 the contest on a 17-0 run.

With the loss, Selmer’s boys dropped to 8-6 (Selmer) Kaitlyn West: 18 Pts, 11 Reb, 7 Stl; Selika Mc- overall and marks their fourth out-of-county loss.

Cord: 11 Pts, 9 Reb, 3 Stl; Allie Ray: 7 Pts, 2 Reb, 1 The Lions are still in good shape in the county Ast, 3 Stl; Mollie Nash: 4 Pts, 1 Reb, 2 Ast, 2 Stl; Molly with a 6-2 record and the #2 seed in the county Grace King: 3 Pts, 3 Reb, 1 Ast, 2 Stl; Olivia Mitchell: tournament locked down.

1 Pt SMS attempted to end their three-game losing skid at home against Chester County last Monday.

Middleton- 32 Lions- 26

After an impressive girls’ victory, the Lions seemed to be cruising toward a win over the Tigers until they ran out of gas in the second half.

“The second half was terrible,” said SMS head coach Wayne Maxedon. “I can’t say that I’ve ever seen a team win scoring four points in a half of basketball.”

SMS led through the entirety of the first half

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Girls’ Box Score

Michie 1 4 6 Bethel 13 10 11

6 4

17 38

(MES) Margie Coleman: 13 Pts, 11 Reb, 1 Ast, 5 Stl; Robin Moore: 6 Pts, 2 Reb, 2 Ast, 4 Stl; Madelynn Lynch: 6 Pts, 6 Reb, 6 Stl; Lauren Rhodes: 5 Pts, 1 Reb, 1 Ast, 2 Stl; Brooke Bennett: 2 Pts, 4 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Stl; Aysia Campbell: 2 Pts, 2 Reb; Jordan Dengler: 2 Pts, 1 Stl

Rebels- 67 Blue Devils- 28

Shooting 58 percent from the floor, the Rebels had a high scoring game against the Blue

Boys’ Box Score

MMS 8 7 8 Selmer 11 11 4

9 0

32 26

(Selmer) Grant Goodman: 15 Pts, 6 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Stl; Briley Taylor: 6 Pts, 3 Reb, 2 Ast, 2 Stl; Des Whitley: 3 Pts, 1 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Stl; Travon McClendon: 2 Pts, 2 Reb, 2 Stl; Dylan Sweat: 6 Reb, 4 Ast, 1 Stl

Devils.

Rebel guard Dakorea Dilworth drained three of four three point shots in the first quarter alone.

“Bethel is the number one seed for a reason,” said Blue Devil Coach Michael Cleary.

“They played flawlessly and hit lots of shots from all over the floor. We scored more than I thought we would against a solid defensive team. Hunter Butler had a good shooting night for us and Dawson Hollan played well also.”

Michie’s Dawson Hollan scored the majority of their points in the first half from the free-throw line.

Hunter Butler hit a three pointer for the Blue Devils just before the buzzer sounded to

leave a deficit of 39 points.

Boys’ Box Score

Bethel 17 20 19 Michie 3 7 10

11 67 8 28

(BJHS) Dakorea Dilworth: 16 Pts, 4 Reb, 7 Ast, 3 Stl; Austin Pace: 14 Pts, 6 Reb, 6 Stl; Darwin Kelly: 9 Pts, 5 Reb, 4 Ast, 8 Stl; Darrius Sander: 9 Pts, 4 Ast, 1 Stl; Dylan Crabb: 8 Pts, 1 Reb, 5 Ast, 1 Stl; Keenan Davis: 4 Pts, 1 Reb; Noah Thomas: 3 Pts, 1 Reb; TaTa Newsome: 2 Pts, 5 Reb; Jeremiah Sanders: 2 Pts, 2 Reb; Jeremy Harris: 1 Reb; Dalton Gates: 1 Reb; Anthony Harris: 1 Reb; Tucker Cooksey: 1 Reb (MES) Hunter Butler: 16 Pts; Dawson Hollan: 7 Pts, Garrett King: 4 Pts; Ben Moore: 1 Pts

Staff Photo by Jay Poindexter

Michie’s Homecoming Court is presented to Blue Devil fans during their final game of the regular season last Monday night.

Michie hosts Homecoming split

By Jay Poindexter

Ramer 8 Michie 9

Sports Writer

Lady Blue Devils- 37 Lady Eagles- 20

0 6

1 8

11 20 14 37

(Ramer) Abbie Sweat: 5 Pts, 3 Reb; Allie Hughes: 4 Pts, 2 Reb, 1 Ast, 3 Stl; Tessa Tucker: 4 Pts, 2 Reb, 2 Stl; Mary Kate Doyle: 4 Pts, 1 Reb, 1Stl; Madi Rose Hammock: 3 Pts, 1 Reb; Olivia Harris: 1 Reb

The Michie Lady Blue Devils prevailed over the Ramer Lady Eagles, 37-20.

The Lady Blue Devils had a little trouble scoring in the first quarter, dropping only nine points to Ramer’s eight at the start of the second quarter.

“We had too many turnovers tonight, but the girls played hard,” said coach Andrea Whitten. “Madelynn Lynch had six blocks and Robin Moore had a double-double.”

The Lady Blue Devils were 7 of 16 from the free throw line, and remain undefeated at 16-0.

(Michie) Robin Moore: 11 Pts, 14 Reb, 1 Ast, 5 Stl; Madelynn Lynch: 10 Pts, 7 Reb, 1 Ast, 2 Stl; Margie coleman: 7 Pts, 9 Reb, 1 Ast, 3 Stl; Aysia Campbell: 6 Pts, 5 Reb, 1 Ast, 3 Stl; Lauren Rhodes: 3 Pts, 2 Reb, 1 Ast

“We came out and we played great defense, and Michie was playing their 8th graders, so I was trying to get my 8th graders in and they played hard,” said Ramer coach Jeremy Blakely.

“We were able to shoot the ball good. Grant McMahan had a great game scoring 12 points.

He was starting for us tonight, and he played a great game. I think we got good momentum going into the tournament and I hope we keep it up.”

The win gave Ramer 12 for the year, and they will matchup with Selmer in the first round of the county tournament.

Boys’ Box Score

Eagles- 43 Blue Devils- 19

Ramer 14 10 13 Michie 3 3 5

The Ramer Eagles won over Michie Blue Devils last Monday night, 43-19.

Girls’ Box Score

6 8

43 19

Ramer, Adamsville showdown 5 Reb; Abby Lunsford: 5 Pts, 4 Reb; Jessica Bridges: 2 Pts, 4 Reb; Demie Milford: 2 Pts, 1 Reb; Alex Whitley: 3 Reb

By Jay Poindexter Staff Writer

It was a special night at Ramer Elementary School last Monday night. Between the boys’ and girls’ game, former basketball standouts Reggie Robinson, who played at Ramer from 1987 to 1989 and Meribeth Boehler, who played at Ramer from 2000 to 2003 had their jerseys retired by the school.

Lady Cardinals- 31 Lady Eagles- 30

The Adamsville Junior lady Cardinals won over the Ramer Lady Eagles 31-30 in a very close game in all four quarters.

Parker Davis was the leading scorer for the Lady Cardinals with a total of 12 points.

“This was a very close game. Our defense kept us in it, and we were able to get a huge road win,” said coach Rebecca Ashe. “The last time we played Ramer we lost by 23 points. I am very proud of the girls for their effort. Hopefully, we can play good in the county tournament. The Lady Cardinals were 6 of 15 from the free throw line, but turned the ball over 20 times.

Ramer and Adamsville will play a rematch in the first round of the county tournament on Thursday.

Girls’ Box Score

Aville 7 5 9 Ramer 10 10 6

10 31 4 30

(Aville) Parker Davis: 12 Pts, 7 Reb; Gabby Morris: 6 Pts,

Eagles- 51 Cardinals- 29

The Ramer Eagles won 51-29 over the Adamsville Cardinals last Thursday night.

“This game was 8th grader night and our 8th graders played well. Christian (Brown) and Bryant (James) had good offensive and defensive games, but Braxton Comer probably played his best game of the year,” said coach Jeremy Blakely. “He hustled and worked hard for every rebound and loose ball.

Peyton Wolfe and Cross Smith started and played well in their final home game.”

With the win, Ramer improved to 13-4. After the loss, Adamsville fell to 2-9.

Boys’ Box Score

Aville 9 9 4 Ramer 15 10 16

7 29 10 51

(Aville) Tyler Luna: 12 Pts, 2 Reb; James McDonald: 8 Pts, 5 Reb; Dreyton Barnes: 3 Pts, 1 Reb; Grant Young: 3 Pts; Fisher Hancock: 2 Pts; Kyle Moore: 1 Pt; Zach Howell: 2 Reb (Ramer) Christian Brown: 24 Pts, 4 Reb, 2 Ast, 4 Stl; Bryant James: 11 Pts, 1 Reb, 4 Ast, 6 Stl; Braxton Comer: 6 Pts, 5 Reb, 3 Stl; Peyton Wolfe: 4 Pts, 1 Reb, 1 Stl; Levi Scott: 2 Pts, 2 Reb; Austin Brown: 2 Pts, 1 Ast; Chase Burdette: 2 Pts; Kameron Atkins: 1 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Stl; Logan Essary: 1 Reb, 1 Stl; Grant McMahan: 1 Reb, 1 Ast

AHS loses pair to district’s top teams

By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

Middleton- 64 Cardinals- 53

Adamsville fought valiantly against Middleton last Friday night, but the top District 15-A team showed no mercy down the stretch, coming away with an 11-point win over the Cardinals.

“We ran out of time at the end,” said Adamsville’s head coach Nathaniel Root. “The guys stayed in it and fought. I couldn’t be more proud of the effort they put in, especially coming off a loss like we did at Trinity.”

Middleton has won 14 consecutive games against Adamsville dating back to January of 2007, and the Cardinals next chance to beat the Tigers will potentially come in the district tournament, depending on AHS’s seeding and performance throughout the re-

mainder or the regular season.

“I think we’ve shown, in this district now, that we can play and we can win this district come tournament time, and that’s what I’m challenging these guys to do,” said Root. “Some people might call us crazy, but I think we’ve got a team that can win the district still. Our record doesn’t show how good we are, and every day we’re taking steps to get better and better.”

The Tigers jumped out to an early 11-2 lead. Root called a quick timeout to calm the Cardinals down. Adamsville sured up their defense and cut the Middleton lead to five, 13-8, by the end of the first quarter.

Adamsville got within three points several times before the first half ended, but Middleton was still in control with a 24-19 halftime lead.

The Tigers’ man-defense and

tenacious press ruffled the Cardinals’ feathers in the third quarter as Middleton built a 42-31 lead.

Adamsville battled punch for punch with Middleton in the final quarter, matching the Tigers’ point total, but their hole was too deep to climb out of and Middleton walked away with the win.

The Tigers stood at 14-4 and 7-0 in the district after the win, and the loss saddled Adamsville with a record of 2-14 overall and 2-5 in district play before they met up with their rivals from McNairy Central last Saturday night.

Boys’ Box Score

MHS AHS

13 11 18 8 11 12

22 64 22 53

(AHS) Josh Shoate: 14 Pts, 4 Reb, 5 Ast; Jalen Kendall: 12 Pts, 6 Reb, 1 Ast; Lane Burcham: 10 Pts, 5 Reb, 1 Ast; Tucker Campbell: 8 Pts, 4 Reb, 1

Staff Photo by Jay Poindexter

Meribeth Boehler (Left) and Reggie Robinson (Right) stand with family during their jersey retirement ceremonies at Ramer last Thursday night and hold plaques honoring their careers. Former Eagles Boehler and Robinson had stellar careers playing basketball for Ramer. Boehler played for the Lady Eagles from 2000 to 2003 and Robinson played for the Eagles from 1987 to 1989. They both went on to have prolific basketball careers at McNairy Central High School.

Ast; Kasey Hurley: 3 Pts, 3 Ast; Jack Majors: 2 Pts, 2 Reb, 1 Stl; Jacob Wallis: 2 Pts, 2 Ast, 1 Stl; Brandon White: 2 Pts; 2 Ast

Trinity Christian- 62 Cardinals- 59

Adamsville took a tough district loss on the road Jan. 17 against Trinity Christian Academy, who sits in second place in District 15-A. “It’s just little things that we

have to do a better job at,” said Root. “I think it was a good test for us on the road against the second place team in the district to see where we’re at.”

The Cardinals had a chance to tie it up at the end of regulation, but could not get the big shot to drop.

“We had one of our better shooters in Tucker (Campbell) wide open,” said Root, “...he took one dribble, rose up, and just

missed it. It’s just one of those things...you hit it and you’re a winner, you miss it and you have to learn from it. A kid like him is going to have a lot of opportunities in his career to shoot it again.”

Adamsville played neck-inneck with the Lions throughout the contest and got solid scoring contributions from seniors Jalen Kendall and Josh Shoate, but

See Cards, 5B

Cardinals split Homecoming against Pickwick

By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

Lady Cardinals- 34 Pickwick- 12

Photo by Tee Hutton

The Adamsville Junior High School Homecoming Court stands before a crowd of Cardinals fans on Jan. 17. (Pictured) 7th Grade Rep. Kyle Moore and Anna Baughn, Homecoming Queen Kelsey Hill and Hunter Boswell, Ms. Basketball Parker Davis, Mr. Basketball James McDonald, and 8th Grade Rep. Abbie Lunsford & Noah Martin.

On Homecoming night, the Adamsville Lady Cardinals delivered a 22-point thumping to the Pickwick Southside Lady Eagles Jan. 17.

“We did a great job rebounding,” said Lady Cardinal head coach Rebecca Ashe. “We played hard and played smart. We only had 10 turnovers which allowed us to stay in the game.”

Adamsville blanked Pickwick in the first quarter and led 10-0. By halftime the Lady Cardinals were up 155.

AJHS extended its lead to 16 in the third quarter, and when time ran out on the Lady Eagles’ comeback hopes in the fourth the Lady Cardinals were ahead 34-12.

With the win, Adamsville’s girls improved to 3-7 overall before traveling to Ramer last Thursday night for

their last regular season game before the county tournament.

Girls’ Box Score Pickwick

Aville

0 5 10 5

3 9

4 12 10 34

(Aville) Gabby Morris: 12 Pts, 13 Reb; Parker Davis: 12 Pts, 8 Reb; Demie Milford: 6 Pts, 3 Reb; Abby Lunsford: 4 Pts, 1 Reb; Jessica Bridges: 7 Reb; Alex Whitley: 3 Reb; Daena Grisham: 1 Reb

Pickwick- 43 Cardinals- 37

The Pickwick Southside Eagles spoiled the Cardinals’ Homecoming festivities in the boys’ game with a six-point win over Adamsville.

AJHS hung tight throughout the game with double-digit point performances from Tyler Luna and James McDonald, whom combined for 32 of the Cardinals’ 37 points, but could not close the gap in the end.

Adamsville handled the ball well,

finishing the game with only 11 turnovers, but struggled from the freethrow line, hitting only five of their 15 attempts from the stripe.

The Cardinals began strong, leading by two at the end of the first quarter, but Pickwick answered back and took a 23-21 halftime lead. The Eagles’ lead grew to 31-27 by the end of the third, and Adamsville could not make up the difference in the fourth quarter, despite their best efforts.

With only one regular season game remaining on the schedule, the 2-8 Cardinals traveled to Ramer last Thursday night hoping to improve their 2-5 county record with a win against another tough Eagles team.

Boys’ Box Score Pickwick

Aville

8 15 8 10 11 6

12 43 10 37

(Aville) Tyler Luna: 19 Pts, 1 Reb; James McDonald: 13 Pts, 5 Reb; Dreyton Barnes: 5 Pts, 3 Reb; Kyle Moore, Trevor Reece: 5 Reb; Zach Howell: 1 Reb

Sports

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Independent Appeal v Page 5B

Lady Cards split pair of important district contests

By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

Middleton- 49 Lady Cardinals- 48

For the second time this season, the Adamsville Lady Cardinals lost a one-point heart-breaker to the Middleton Lady Tigers last Friday night.

There were a total of 11 lead changes in the final two quarters as both teams fought back and forth not wanting to lose the important District 15-A matchup.

“We had great effort. We just didn’t do the little stuff we needed to do to get the win,” said head coach Todd McGee. “Middleton is too good and too tough to beat when you just depend on effort.”

Both offenses came out firing in the first quarter, but Middleton led 18-13 after one.

Brianne Knight did not start the game for the Lady Cards because of a foot injury suffered in practice earlier in the week, but entered the game six minutes into the opening quarter and played a substantial amount of minutes for AHS. The Lady Tigers led the entire second quarter, but the Lady Cards kept it close and went into halftime with a fivepoint deficit, 26-19. Adamsville rallied after the break and tied the contest 37-37 after

Cards

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could not find the offense necessary to secure the win.

The Cardinals trailed by only one at the end of the first quarter, 18-17. By halftime the Lions had built a 40-32 lead, but Adamsville did not roll over.

In the third quarter both offenses came out cold, but AHS was able to outscore TCA and shave their lead down to six.

The Cards continued the trend in the fourth quarter by outscoring the Lions once again, but could not mount a large enough comeback to erase their deficit entirely, leaving AHS a few points shy of picking up an upset

Apostolic:

outscoring Middleton 18-11 in the third quarter.

The district foes battled back and forth in the final quarter, and Adamsville had a chance to take the lead with only five seconds remaining, down 49-48. AHS’s last second shot was rejected by a Lady Tiger defender, crushing the Lady Cards hopes of taking control of second place in the district and ending their seven-game winning streak.

The loss dropped the Lady Cardinals’ district record to 4-3 and their overall record to 12-4 before they took on bitter rival, McNairy Central, last Saturday.

Girls’ Box Score

MHS AHS

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11 18

12 49 11 48

(AHS) Brianne Knight: 12 Pts, 7 Reb, 2 Ast, 2 Stl; Keantinez Lloyd: 11 Pts, 6 Reb, 2 Ast, 2 Stl; Nikki White: 8 Pts, 1 Reb, 3 Ast, 1 Stl; Macayla Kiddy: 7 Pts, 7 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 Stl; Simone Wilson: 7 Pts, 3 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 Blk; Ralanda Lloyd: 3 Pts, 2 Reb, 1 Stl

Lady Cardinals- 46 Trinity Christian- 43

Nikki White returned to the Lady Cardinal starting lineup on Jan. 17 and poured in six 3-pointers after halftime to help Adamsville escape Trinity Christian Academy with a three-point overtime victory.

Staff Photo by Andrew Alexander

Simone Wilson (32) eyes two Lady Tigers defenders while walking the ball down the court during AHS’s one-point loss against Middleton last Friday night. Wilson had one of her best games of the season and finished with seven points, three rebounds, two assists and one block.

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“Nikki (White) went nuts in the fourth quarter and hit four or five threes,” said AHS head coach Todd McGee. “It was good to have her back with Bri (Knight) out.”

The Lady Cardinals’ leading scorer, Brianne Knight, sat the game out with a foot injury, which put extra pressure on the two remaining seniors on the court, White and Macayla Kiddy.

Though McGee described White’s play early on as “rusty” at best, he noted that she stepped up in the end, and Kiddy kept the team focused and where they needed to be on the court throughout the duration of the game.

Adamsville fought off a nine-point deficit in the final quarter to force an overtime period, in which they tamed the Lady Lions and took home the win.

“We didn’t play scared without Bri,” said McGee, who was not sure how the team would react without Knight on the floor. “We didn’t panic down nine with five minutes left...At the end, we flipped a switch and decided to play.”

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(AHS) Nikki White: 18 Pts, 2 Ast, 3 Stl; Macayla Kiddy: 12 Pts, 11 Reb, 5 Ast, 2 Stl; Keantinez Lloyd: 11 Pts, 8 Reb, 4 Ast, 5 Stl; Ralanda Lloyd: 5 Pts, 6 Reb; Simone Wilson: 5 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Blk; Anna Shelton: 4 Reb; Bailey Wicker: 1 Reb, 1 Ast; Taylor Hutton: 1 Ast

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(AHS) Jalen Kendall: 21 Pts, 9 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk; Josh Shoate: 13 Pts, 8 Reb, 1 Ast, 2 Stl; Jacob Wallis: 8 Pts, 2 Reb, 3 Ast, 1 Stl; Lane Burcham: 7 Pts, 8 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Stl; Tucker Campbell: 7 Pts, 6 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 Blk; Kasey Hurley: 3 Pts, 1 Reb, 3 Ast, 1 Stl; Brandon White; 2 Reb, 2 Ast; Jack Majors: 1 Reb, 1 Stl

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victory on the road over the district’s second place team.

Things would not get any easier for the Cardinals (2-13, 2-4) when the district’s top team, the Middleton Tigers (13-4, 6-0), came to town last Friday night.

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will not always be within reach and wants his team to play more complete games instead of a few good quarters.

“We just didn’t hit shots early on. We were getting looks, but couldn’t get any to fall,” he said. “We’ve got to play more consistent through four quarters and not just one.”

White finished the contest with a game-high 18 points, and Kiddy followed her up with 12 points of her own. Keantinez Lloyd also pitched in with 11 points.

The win moved AHS into third place in the District 15-A standings with a 4-2 record and 12-3 record overall before hosting Middleton last Friday.

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MCNAIRY COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY

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 Adamsville Freewill Baptist Church Old Shiloh Road Adamsville, TN 38310 Marcus Morrow, Pastor Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11:15 a.m.

Sunday night 5:00 p.m. (with exception of 1st & 3rd Sunday) TV-18 Program 1st & 3rd Sunday at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday night Bible Study 7:00 p.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.

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.

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

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.

Ramer Baptist Church 3899 Hwy. 57 West, Ramer James Young, Pastor Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Church of God of Prophecy:

Church of God of Prophecy Hwy. 22 N., Adamsville Alvin Jones, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Church of God of Prophecy 1642 Curtis Hill Church Rd., Bethel Springs Richard Horner, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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.

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

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. Terry Presson 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

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 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.

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.

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AHS Agriscience Fair (Submitted) — The Future Farmers of America Agriscience Fair is an exciting opportunity for students interested in scientific principles and emerging technologies in the agricultural industry. The Agriscience Fair provides middle and high school students the opportunity to achieve local, state and national recognition for their accomplishments in agriscience. This program also gives students a chance to demonstrate and display agriscience projects that are extensions of their agriscience courses.

The Adamsville High School Agriscience Fair was held on Tuesday, Dec. 13th in the Career and Technology Hallway. Students chose projects in zoology, botany, environmental science, social services, and agricultural engineering. There were twentytwo projects entered in the agriscience fair with five students being awarded a certificate or prize. Special thanks goes to the judges of the competition, Jason Carman, Dr. Vanhoose, Shane Stults, and Shawn Duren.

Thanks also goes to the sponsors of the Agriscience Fair for this year, Community South Bank, Central Bank, Hardin County Bank, Farmers and Merchants Bank and the McNairy Farmers Co-op. Each sponsor donated a

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Animals Visit Selmer Elementary School

By Pam Killingsworth SES Campus Reporter

The students in Mrs. Nancy and Mrs. Denise’s classes have been studying the letters G and H. During their study of the letter G, Gary and Elaine Elliott brought a goat for the children to see. The students enjoyed petting the goat and watching him play at school.

As the students finished their study of the letter H, Randy and Spencer Drinkard brought a horse to school. The students really enjoyed seeing Wildfire the horse. Thanks to Mr. Gary, Mrs. Elaine, Mr. Randy and Spencer for bringing the animals for us to see!

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The winner of the Agriscience Fair, Cayla Infield is congratulated by one of the local sponsors of the Agriscience Fair, Shawn Duren of Community South Bank. prize for the top winners in the Agriscience Fair. Ronnie Teague, McNairy County CT Director also contributed with the purchase of materials for the projects.

The first place winner was Cayla Infield whose project title was “The Browning of Apples” The purpose of Infield’s experiment was to observe the effects of acids and bases on the browning of apples. Infield used vinegar, baking soda solution, milk of magnesia solution, and water treatments on the slices of apples.

The second place winner was Amber Barnhill whose project

title was “pH For Plant Growth”.

Third place went to Dylan Clausel and Chase Terry with a project titled “Plant and Wildlife Water Management”. The fourth place winners were Jacob Qualls and Jessie Robbins whose project title was “Distilled vs. Non-Distilled Water”. The fifth place award went to Emily Surratt and Brittany Wilkerson with a project titled “ The Effects of Types of Food on Betta Fish”. The fall and spring semester winners will have an opportunity to enter the State Agriscience Fair Competition in Gatlinburg in April of 2012.

School Lunch Menus •SELMER ELEMENTARY/ SELMER MIDDLE SCHOOL MENUS Monday, Jan. 30 BREAKFAST Pop-tarts assorted, variety cereals, choice of juice, choice of milk LUNCH Hot ham & cheese sandwich, chicken nuggets, rolls, fluffy whipped potatoes, green beans, chilled peaches, choice of juice, choice of milk Tuesday, Jan. 31 BREAKFAST Steak & biscuit, cereal choice, choice of juice, choice of milk LUNCH Mexican taco, pork roast & gravy, chef salad deluxe, rolls, tiny whole potatoes, glazed carrots, salsa, apple wedges, choice of juice, choice of milk

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Wednesday, Feb. 1 BREAKFAST Sausage & biscuit, yogurt parfait, choice of juice, choice of milk LUNCH Mini burgers, chicken noodle soup, chef salad deluxe, cheese toast, crackers, sweet potato fries, variety dipping sauce, broccoli w/ cheese sauce, diced strawberry cups, choice of juice, choice of milk Thursday, Feb. 2 BREAKFAST Biscuit & peppered gravy, cereal choice, choice of juice, choice of milk LUNCH Breaded chicken sandwich, spaghetti and meat sauce, chef salad deluxe, breadsticks, whipped potatoes, green peas, mandarin oranges, choice of juice, choice of milk Friday, Feb. 3 BREAKFAST

Breakfast bites w/ syrup, choice of juice, choice of milk LUNCH Cheese pizza w/ stuffed crust, BBQ sandwich, chef salad deluxe, French fries, baked beans, coleslaw, diced peaches, choice of juice, choice of milk •ADAMSVILLE SCHOOL

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Jan. 26

•HSTW Assessment

•Faculty Meeting 3:05

Jan. 31

•Junior Class Mtg HR •Choir Senior Night 5:15 •BB Lexington (A) 6:00

Feb. 1

•TCAP Writing Assessment for Juniors

Feb. 2

•Cats In Action Mtg HR

Feb. 3

•Pep Rally during HR •Basketball and Cheer Senior Night 5:15 •BB Liberty (H) 6:00

Feb. 20

•School Dismissed for President’s Day

Feb. 23

•Faculty Mtg 3:05 •Fellowship of Christian Athletes 6:00

Monday, Jan. 30 Cheese pizza 4x6, popcorn chicken, Mexican bar, rolls, French fries, tiny

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

•SPIRIT DAY: Blue & Gold •BB Chester Co (A) 6:00

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Monday, Jan. 30 Pizza, pepperoni single, chicken nuggets, taco bar, rolls, French fries, whipped potatoes, green beans, fruit choice, choice of juice, milk Tuesday, Jan. 31 Sausage pizza w/ stuffed crust, BBQ sandwich, hot dog/potato bar, French fries, baked beans, WK corn, coleslaw, fruit choices, choice of juice, milk

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The views and opinions expressed here are not necessarily those of the administration, faculty or staff.

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Wednesday, Feb. 1 Cheese pizza 4x6, mini burgers, deli bar, French fries, spicy Italian potato chunks, purple hull peas, fruit choices, choice of juice, milk Thursday, Feb. 2 Meatball sub, beef vegetable soup, steak and gravy, salad bar, cheese toast, crackers, rolls, French fries, whipped potatoes, breaded okra, fruit choices, choice of juice, milk Friday, Feb. 3 Cheese pizza w/ stuffed crust, spicy chicken sandwich, Mexican bar, French fries, pinto beans, Spanish rice, fruit choices, choice of juice, choice of milk •MCNAIRY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

Librarian Wanda Carroll (left) and Assistant Bethany Walters By: Katie Boggs She has traveled to Washington, D.C. with a stuWanda Carroll has been the librarian at MCHS for four dent group. She said that, years. She taught six years “There is so much history to at Adamsville before teach- see and experience. Visiting ing for two years in the City Arlington National Cemetery of Memphis School District. was a very humbling experiHer favorite part of her job is, ence. I felt like I was walking “Helping students and teachers on hallowed grounds.” If given find information. I especially the opportunity to go anylike to help students determine where in the world, she would research topics.” Despite this, travel to Australia.

Her hobbies outside of she did not always want to be a librarian. She went to school school include: riding horsfor a Bachelor’s degree in agri- es, cooking, reading, gardenculture. She decided to be a ing, canning, and sewing. Her librarian after she received her favorite book is constantly changing, and at the moment master’s degree in education.

Born in Shelby County it is between The Help by and raised on a farm outside Kathryn Stockett and Heaven of Collierville, TN, Wanda is For Real by Todd Burpo.

Carroll loved showing horses Her favorite movie is Gone with her family. She attended With the Wind. She is a fan Collierville Elementary/Junior of several music genres ranging from Bluegrass to Classical.

High and Marshall Academy.

However, her radio is tuned

to Country/Western most of the time.

Bethany Walters became the library assistant in March of 2006. She says that her favorite part of her job is interacting with the students and encouraging them to read more books. When she was younger she wanted to be an archaeologist.

She was born and raised in McNairy County. Her favorite childhood memories are, “Spending summers at my mamaw’s house playing with my sisters and cousins.” She attended Michie Elementary where her third grade teacher, Mrs. Anne Hughes had a big influence on her. She said, “She made learning fun and was always encouraging us to do our best!” After Michie Elementary, she attended MCHS and graduated class of 2001. She then attended the University of Tennessee at Martin.

Her hobbies outside of school include: reading, scrapbooking, sewing, and genealogy. Her favorite book is Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell. She has several favorite authors that include: L.A. Meyer, Suzanne Collins, Terry Pratchett, J.R.R. Tolkien, J.K. Rowling, Billie Letts, and Rick Riordan. Her favorite genre is historical fiction. Her favorite movie is Die Hard. Her favorite music genre is Country Music.

SENIOR NIGHT Choir - Jan. 31 5:15 Players & Cheerleaders - Feb. 3 5:15

whole potatoes, California vegetable blend, fruit choices, choice of juice, milk Tuesday, Jan. 31 Sausage pizza 4x6, mini corn dogs, potato bar, French fries, broccoli w/ cheese sauce, purple hull peas, fruit choices, choice of juice, milk Wednesday, Feb. 1 Pepperoni pizza w/ stuffed crust, mini burgers, salad bar, French fries, roasted redskin potatoes, baked beans, fruit choices, choice of juice, milk Thursday, Feb. 2 Sausage pizza w/ stuffed crust, chili w/ beans, deli bar, cheese toast, crackers, French fries, WK corn, baked apples, fruit choices, choice of juice, milk Friday, Feb. 3 Pepperoni pizza 4x6, spicy chicken sandwich, taco bar, French fries, pinto beans, Mexicali corn, fruit choices, choice of juice, milk

New Semester with a New Teacher By: Holly Henson While the last semester of the school year is marking an end for every MCHS student, it is marking the beginning of a new career for the new Family and Consumer Science teacher, Jamie Lancaster.

Lancaster graduated from McNairy Central High School in 1999. Afterwards, she went on to attend Lambuth University where she obtained a Bachelors of Science in Family and Consumer Science with a concentration in Interior Design.

She also minored in Marketing and Art History.

Once she received her degree, she started working full time as an Interior Designer and office manager for Tricia’s Design Gallery Inc. in Corinth, MS while also working part time at Wal-Mart.

After six years of pursuing a career as an Interior Designer, Lancaster sought a change in jobs. “The economy has really taken a hard hit in the past few years, and I thought that teaching would be a very unique and exciting experience,” stated Lancaster. She seemed to be driven to teaching because it was something that had always been in the back of her mind.

“Before I started working at Tricia’s, I substituted and really enjoyed it. I thought teaching would provide a good transition and allow me to spend more time with my son as well,” commented Lancaster.

Lancaster was very excited while also nervous on her first day to teach at MCHS. “The first day, I got a great group of students in all my classes. Before I knew it, my first day was over

Mrs. Jamie Lancaster with,” said Lancaster. So far she really enjoys working with and teaching her students.

Away from school, Lancaster loves to spend time with her husband and five month old son, Archer Chisum. She also enjoys doing anything crafty when time permits. “I have experience in faux finish painting, and pinterest is my new obsession right now,” added Lancaster. Some additional things about her are that she owns an apricot African Pygmy hedgehog named George, and she has an identical twin sister. “Yes, me and my identical sister look exactly alike. People confuse us with each other all the time,” remarked Lancaster.

As the new semester carries through, hopefully Lancaster will continue to enjoy her new transition from an interior designer to an MCHS teacher.

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102 - for rent

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3BD,1BA range, refrigerator. No pets. $400/month + deposit. Call 6455288 or 439-5628. (TF)

Real estate

101 - for sale New 2BR Homes. Delivery + Setup $25,950.00. Clayton Homes Supercenter of Corinth. 1/4 mile past Hospital on 72 West. New 3 BR, 2BA Homes. Delivery + Setup $29,950.00.

Clayton Homes Supercenter of Corinth. 1/4 mile past Hospital on 72 West. New 4BR, 2BA Homes. Delivery + Setup $44,500.00. Clayton Homes Supercenter of Corinth. 1/4 mile past Hospital on 72 West. Contact Gary 662-287-4600. (TF) Clearance Sale on Display Homes save $$ on your new home. Doublewides & Singlewides available. Large selection WINDHAM HOMES, Corinth MS 1-888-287-6996. (TF) New House For Sale by Owner.

3BD, 2BA, Bonus dining room. Seller to pay 100% closing, $1000 Visa gift card to the buyer. $134,900. Contact Casey (731)439-1576. (TF) Land For Sale: 10.9 acres $21,950.00. $1500 down. $198 per month. Also 9.9 acres, $159 per month, community water, 7 miles S.W. of Ramer. 2770 Butlers Chapel Rd. Ramer TN. Call (662)252-9224.

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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. Washer/ Dryer hook-ups included. Call Earl @ (731) 926-0507 or Joanne @ (731) 727-4823 (TF) ECONOMY INN Motel: Low weekly rates. Free wireless internet, microwave & refrigerator. (731) 645-6155 (TF) Oakwood Apartments in Selmer: 1 bedroom. $325.00 mo. 2 bedroom. $350.00 mo. Both require deposits.

No pets. 731-610-2877 or 731-6455288. (TF) Building For Rent. 100ft. x 25ft.

127 Court Ave. $600/month. Call 9344316. (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 Good neighborhood, Has garage/stove/refrigerator. $375/ month + $300 deposit. References required. 243 Forest. Call 439-2900. (TF) Deluxe 1 bedroom Apartment w/ washer/dryer, attached garage, wheelchair accessible, no smoking, no pets. $350/mo. plus dep. call 731-646-1675.

(TF) For Rent: 2BD, 1BA Duplex Downtown Selmer area. $250/month + deposit. (731)499-4053. (33,34,35,36) Mobile Home For Rent: 2 Bdrm. mobile home in Adamsville. No pets, no smoking inside. $325/month. Call 731-632-1299. (35,36) For Rent: 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath doublewide mobile home. No pets. Reference. $300 deposit, $450 per month.

645-7528. (36) Duplex for Rent: 2 Bedroom, 1 bath, Coleman Lane. $350 + dep. No pets.

Call 610-6614. (35,36) For Rent: 71 State Line Rd. 3BR, 2 bath, Big hose & yard. $650.00/ mo.+dep. 662-287-7875 (35,36) For Rent: 5838 N. Harper Rd. Corinth, MS 3BR, 2 bath, 2 yr. old nice house. $600.00 rent/ $600.00 deposit.

662-287-7875. (35,36) 6 BD, 2 1/2 BA, 2740 sq ft, central heat & air, very clean, Finger Leapwood area $850/mo. Call 439-7437.

(36) For Rent: 3 bedroom, 1 1/4 Bath, Selmer, 610-8406 (36) For Rent: 3 BR, 1 bath home w/huge living room in Adamsville city limits.

Call 731-727-5293.(36)

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automobiles 201 - autos ‘07 Ford Ranger XLT Ext. cab V/6 gas saver! Aut. trans, cruise, tilt 53000 miles. A.C. Price: $11,700 Call 731610-5713. (36.37)

201 - autos We have 1997-2008 Jeep Wrangler parts, 1996-2004 Ford Mustang GT Parts, Start building your DEMOLITION DERBY CAR for Sept. 9-10. Rules @ Raceway Auto and Truck Parts. 731925-8000. (TF) Autos For Sale: 2002 Alero, S2936N, $2600; 2001 Montana, S5962N, $2500; 2000 GrandAm, S1517N, $2750; 2000 Cavalier-s, $2100; 1998 Grand Prix, S3406N, $2750; 1998 Mustang-s, $2350 and $1975; 1997 Malibu, S3773N, $1975; 1997 Cavalier S6010N, $1500; 1996 Camaro, S0497N, $1750; 1994 Camaro Z-28, S0740, $2650; 1991 Caprice, S0318N, $1450; Jarnagin Auto Sales: call 731934-4556 (nodoc.priceplusTT&L) (36,37)

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)

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501 - professional services

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Fischer wood heater with stove pipe & mat. $400. 439-7437. (36)

Wilson Service Company: We move and install mobile homes! Licensed, bonded/insured. Also, house leveling, rotten joist/sill replacement, support piers installed, floors and metal roofs.

Call (731)609-8794 or (731)610-4813.

(TF)

AGREED DIVORCES $299.00 plus court costs. 645-8557. (TF)

For Sale: Frigidaire refrigerator and electric range matching set. Call 6105340 or 610-5339. (36, 37, 38)

402 - wanted

215A Court Ave. Selmer, TN

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)

Carla Hall Broker/Owner

(731) 645-4255

www.hallsrealtytn.com

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)

3911 - Sticine Rd., Guys $165,000 * 2 Story *4 Bedroom *2.5 Baths *Den *Double Garage *Pond *10 ac *30x50 Shop *Private

404 - pets/livestock LAB puppies mixed-Adorable one chocolate, one black -goes as a pair.

Both males-Free to a loving warm home 645-7950. (36) 4511 - Cypress Tank Rd., Pocahontas- $49,900

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Dancers Wanted. No Exp. necessary, must be 18 yrs old. Have fun and make lots of money. Flexible days and hours. Call Cherries Gentlemans Club after 5 p.m. (662)286-2877. Ask for WIlliam or check us out at www.cherriesgentlemensclub.com (36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)

501 - professional services SUBCONTRACTOR, HOUSE leveling, Rotting sills replaced, Floors, plumbing and tile. OVER 28 YEARS EXPERIENCE!! Phone Doug Butler @ (731)239-8945. FREE ESTIMATES. (TF)

* Ranch style * Rural area * Carport * Hardwood floors * 3 Bedroom * 2 Full baths * 1 ac +/-

2411 - Dancer Rd., Selmer - $99,500 * Brick Ranch * Private * 3.05 ac +/* 3 Br / 2 Ba * Sunroom * Garage w/ office area

1410 - Crestwood Dr., Saulsbury - $22,000 * Gated Community * 4 lakes * Club house * Secluded living * Carport * Lg porch * Patio area * Sun room * Garden spot * Seller will consider all offers.

5111 - Larry Isbell Dr., Finger - $129,900 * Brick exterior *3 Bedroom *2.5 Bath *Family room *Office *2.25 ac +/*Double garage *Shed *Garden spot *Patio

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miscellaneous 401 - for sale 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)

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116 WEST COURT AVE. SELMER, TN 38375 (731) 439-0961 FAX (731) 674-1784 38 Old Hickory Cove, Jackson TN 38305 NEW OFFICE IN BOLIVAR: 1329 W. Market St. (731) 658-3330

JUST COMPARE OUR RATES 15 Yr. 3.25% APR 4.126

100% FINANCING JUST COMPARE OUR RATES NO MONTHLY MORTGAGE INSURANCE.

NOW IS THE TIME TO REFINANCE.

UP TO 6% SELLER

RATES ARE AT THE LOWEST IN OUR HISTORY.

FHA & VA

CONTRIBUTIONS.

LENDER APPROVED.

Peggy Pickle Griffin Owner/Affil. Broker

Shirley Sweat Broker

731-610-5935

731-610-2877

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Also laptop repair. 731-925-6183. (TF) #3239264: 280 Riley, Ramer - If you are looking for privacy, look no further. Vinyl siding home with double garage, 2 storage buildings, deck. Inside is an open living area, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, The pond behind is stocked with fish. Available with 20 additional acres.

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Excavators work. Lot cleaning, culverts, storm clear up, install storm shelters and more. Call (731) 6108666. (TF)

REVERSE MORTGAGE 1) No house payments for the rest of your life.

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#3239266: 19 Connie, Selmer - Vinyl and stone 2-story home on a corner lot. Enter into 2-story entry area, living room with beams & fireplace. Step down into dining area, eat-in kitchen, large den, master bedroom. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms & 2 baths. Floors are laminate, tile, carpet

#3239265: 4308 45 South, Selmer - Custom built brick in great area, 9`ceilings, 5 bedrooms, (2 up, 3 down), master bath w/ whirlpool & shower, large eat-in kitchen, formal dining, wide trim, balcony, Double garage, carport, storage building, paved drive.

House is on concrete slab.

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#3239013: 3091 Buena Vista, Bethel Springs - Vinyl siding home looks like new, 4 bedrooms, 4 total baths, partial basement finished including fireplace, double garage, office, inground pool, deck, Kitchen has been completely updated, lots of maple cabinets, bar.

30 by 40 work shop.

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#3239021: 3961 Gilchrist Stantonville - 2 homes - one is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath brick w/hardwood floors, new kitchen, all recently remodeled, single carport & storage bldg. Also a 3 bedroom, 2 bath 1998 mobile home. Nice front yard with plenty of trees, large level back yard. Almost 2 acres.

# 3223313: 95 Sweet Lips, Finger - Brick home on 3.5 acres w/trees & garden space. The home has an open living area with hardwood in living, dining, kitchen. Master suite off kitchen w/fireplace, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, CH&A, carport, storage buildings. Stainless appliances stay w/house.

3) You continue to own your home FOR HOMEOWNERS AGE 62 OR OLDER

# 3214107: 86 Springwood, Selmer, TN - Great area, home warranty, open living area, fireplace in den. Enter into entry foyer, formal dining room, master br 14x25. Hardwood in living, dining, kitchen. New sunroom 8x42. The home has a double garage, paved drive. Almost 2500 sq ft of living ar

#3224317: 2930 57 West, Ramer Great house for a large family - lots of room for the money. Great back yard, level & shaded. The vinyl sided home with metal roof has a large den, formal dining, eat-in kitchen, great storage, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. Also has a storm shelter & work shop.

#3220385: 2909 Beauty Hill, Bethel Springs - Rental investment.

Own 3 homes on 13 acres for under $100,000. 2 mobile homes are 1995 model 2/3 bedrooms, 2 baths. One is 1997 model w/2 bedrooms, 2 baths. All 3 have dbl canopy carports. One storm shelter.

# 3230903: 95 King, Selmer - Great neighborhood, country living, very private back yard, above ground pool, storage building. House has 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, (1 bedroom in basement) with walk-out to patio & pool. Deck on upper level.

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CALL DEAN VANOVER FOR AN APPOINTMENT 731-439-0961

866-699-0974

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Page 8B v Independent Appeal 501 - professional services Will clean homes in Selmer area.

Call 439-7200. (34,35,36,37) Can meet all sewing needs- alterations, make garments, design patterns, you name it! Serger, single needle, double needle machines- you show me & I can make it. Call 6453346. (36,37) Looking for opportunities to sit with elderly or disabled. Will cook, clean house, run errands, etc. Call Amber 439-3845 Friendly & trustworthy. (36)

503 - public notices 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 October 12, 2006, executed by JORDAN T CHISM, A MARRIED MAN AND TRACIE CHISM, conveying certain real property therein described to ROBERT M WILSON as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, on October 23, 2006 , as Instrument No. 54000, Book 384, Page 1209; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK,AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-23, 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 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 February 2, 2012 , 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: Certain real property located in the 3rd Civil District of McNairy County, Tennessee, and which is bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Certain real properly located in the 3rd Civil District of McNairy County, Tennessee, and which is bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at an iron pin the north rightof-way line of Old Stage Road found marking the southwest corner of David Hamm property described in Deed Book 126, page 526, ROMC, and the southeast corner of the subject; thence running with the said right-of-way line, north 74 degrees 31 minutes 32 seconds west, 82 feet to the point of Intersection of the north rightof-way line of Old Stage Road with the east right-of-way line of Church Road; thence running with the east rightof-way line of Church Road; north 22 degrees 11 minutes west, 140 feet to a rock found marking the southwest corner of Billy Joe Kerby property described in Deed Book 125, page 647, ROMC; thence leaving Church Road and running with the south line of Kerby, north 83 degrees 04 minutes 26 seconds east, 171.27 feet to an iron pin set in the west line of said David Hamm property; thence running with the west line of Ham, south 12 degrees 29 minutes 23 seconds west, 176.34 feet to the point of beginning containing 0.431 acres (Description according to the survey of David Cagle, R.L.S. Tn #497, dated March 30, 1995.) PARCEL NO.: 056H-A-0091.01 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 1967 OLD STAGE RD, Adamsville, TN 38310-4777. 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): JORDAN T CHISM AKA JORDAN CHISM OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: 1) TRACIE CHISM; 2) LVNV FUNDING, LLC ASSIGNEE OF HOUSEHOLD BANK (SB), N.A. The sale of

Wednesday, JANUARY 25, 2012

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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 Registered Agent: CT Corporation System 800 South Gay Street, Suite 2021 Knoxville, TN 37929 Tel: (865) 342-3522 TS#: 11-0100722 FEI # 1006.150516 01/11/2012, 01/18/2012, 01/25/2012 …. 10191 34, 35, 36

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 on an iron pipe in the West margin of Mitchell Drive and being 20 feet from the center of said Drive and also being 100 feet North of the northeast corner of the Tull lot; thence with the West margin of Mitchell Drive, North a distance of 200 feet to an iron rod; thence West a distance of 200 feet to a point; thence South a distance of 200 feet to a point; thence East a distance of 200 feet to the point of beginning. The real property is subject to a 15 foot permanent utility easement which crosses the subject property and runs in a general East-West direction, which easement was granted to the City of Selmer by agreement for Dedication of Easement dated January 4, 1986, of record in Deed Book 114, Page 216, Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee.

ALSO KNOWN AS: 302 Mitchell 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: Robert L. Sanders; Taffy J. Sanders 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. 700‑210019 DATED January 18, 2012 WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., Successor Trustee DSaleNoticeTN-Shellie_ msherrod_120118_ 916 FOR SALE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.MYFIR.COM and WWW.REALTYTRAC.COM ….8395 36, 37, 38

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, 2006, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded June 23, 2006, at Book 382, Page 1065 in Office of the Register of Deeds for McNairy County, Tennessee, executed by Robert L. Sanders and Taffy J. Sanders, conveying certain property therein described to Arnold M. Weiss, a resident of Shelby, Tennessee as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting as a separate corporation solely as nominee for WMC Mortgage Corp. and WMC Mortgage Corp.’s successors and assigns; and the undersigned, 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 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 February 27, 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

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Estate of Johnny Terry Kiddy Late of McNairy County, Tennessee Notice is hereby given that on January 19, 2012, Letters of Administration in respect to the Estate of Johnny Terry Kiddy deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court Clerk & Master of McNairy County, TN. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured,

against Estate are required to file the same in duplicate with the Clerk & Master of the above named Court within earlier of four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice, or twelve (12) months from date of decedent’s death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred.

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come for-

NORTHWOOD APARTMENTS 260 Arendall Street • Adamsville, TN 38310 (731)632-0603 Accepting applications for: 2 bedroom apartments. ALL UTILITIES included in rent and rent is based on income.

Office hours: TUES & THURS 9 - 2 Dianne Copeland, Site Manager Financed through Rural Development.

Subsidized through Dept. of HUD.

WANTED:

Part-Time Police Officer Selmer Police Department is taking applications for Part-Time Police Officer.

Must be POST Certified and able to work any shift.

Deadline for application filing is January 27, 2012.

JESSE H. FORD, III Attorney at Law

3566-C North Highland, Jackson, TN 38305

731-668-7267

Certified Nursing Assistant or Homemaker Needed Southwest HRA is seeking qualified applicants for Hardin and McNairy County.

Must have a valid drivers license, liability automobile insurance.

Background checks and drug screening will be performed.

Applications are available: Southwest HRA Service Center, Hardin Co, 885 Pickwick Rd., Savannah, TN McNairy Co: 145 South Y Square, Selmer, TN SWHRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

PUBLIC NOTICE

Any citizen in the Town of Guys that seeks TV / Internet services from Comcast should submit their name, address, & phone no. to the attention of Mayor Keith Rinehart Send request to: Town of Guys P.O. Box 122 Guys, TN 38339

TRUCK DRIVER NEEDED

Regional Runs Class A CDL required Clean MVR required Great pay Home most nights Good equipment Call (731) 925-0797

TEMPORARY POSITION AVAILABLE

Independent Appeal is seeking a person with excellent computer and customer relation skills. Must be competent and have experience with the following: • answering multiple phone lines • data entry • typesetting • operating cash register/credit card transations • reconciling deposits • completing work orders • newspaper delivery as required Candidate needs to be able to work flexible hours 3 or 4 days a week up to 10 weeks.

Send resume to: Temp Position Independent Appeal P.O. Box 220 Selmer, TN 38375

McNairy County Health Care Center 835 E. Poplar Ave., Selmer, TN 38375

Positions open for

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ward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This 19th day of January, 2012.

(Signed) MARCUS KIDDY, Administrator Estate of Johnny Terry Kiddy

By Terry Abernathy, Attorney

By Kim Harrison, Clerk & Master …. 8399 36, 37

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. 11-027770 …. 8743 36, 37, 38

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 …. 8741 36, 37, 38

conveyed by Jackie A. Kiestler and wife, Brenda D. Kiestler to Tony O. Tanner and wife, Amber J. Tanner deed of record in Deed Book 134, Page 267, in the said Register’s Office, and subsequently conveyed to Amber J. Tanner by deed of record in Deed Book 151, Page 575, in the said Register’s Office.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 252 Glover Drive, Selmer, TN 38375 CURRENT OWNERS: Amber J. Tanner The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback 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.

OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: McNairy Regional Hospital All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed(s) 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.

Arlisa Armstrong Substitute Trustee 85 G Stonebrook Place Jackson, TN 38305 http//www.resales.usda.gov ….8840 36, 37, 38

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on February 22, 2012 at 10:00 AM local time, at the east door, McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Ralph S. Salazar, a married person, and Katie Salazar, his wife, to FMLS, Inc., Trustee, on April 3, 2009 at Book Deed of Trust 395, Page 2553; conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, all of record in the McNairy County Register’s Office.

Owner of Debt: Regions Bank DBA Regions Mortgage 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 McNairy County, Tennessee, to wit: Tract No. 1: Lot 16 of Majestic Oaks Estates, Phase II, a plat of which is in Plat Cabinet “B” at Slide 31, and the distances, directions, measurements and calls contained therein are incorporated herein by reference as fully and completely as if copied in full herein.

Tract No. 2: Lot 20 of Majestic Oaks Estates, Phase II, a plat of which is in Plat Cabinet “B” at Slide 31, and the distances, directions, measurements and calls contained therein are incorporated herein by reference as fully and completely as if copied in full herein.

Street Address: 675 Evans Drive (Per Deed of Trust), Mindi Lane (Per Assessor), Adamsville, Tennessee 38310 Parcel Number: 054-41.04 and 54-041.05 Current Owner(s) of Property: Ralph S. Salazar The street address of the above described property is believed to be 675 Evans Drive (Per Deed of Trust), Mindi Lane (Per Assessor), Adamsville, Tennessee 38310, 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.

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

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on February 22, 2012 at 10:00AM 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: 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

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by Tony O. Tanner and wife, Amber J. Tanner to Randle Richardson, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee in Book 189, Page 254, recorded April 2, 1992, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed(s) of Trust is the United States of America, acting by and through the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”); and WHEREAS, USDA, the current owner and holder of said Deed(s) of Trust appointed Arlisa Armstrong 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 in said Deed(s) of Trust; and NOW THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed(s) of Trust by USDA, and Arlisa Armstrong as Substitute Trustee, or duly appointed agent, pursuant to the power, duty, and authorization in and conferred by said Deed(s) of Trust, will on Wednesday, February 22, 2012, commencing at 10:00 A.M. at the North door at the McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest bidder either for cash or 10 percent of the high bid price as a non-refundable deposit with balance due within ten (10) days of sale, (and if such balance goes unpaid, USDA will retain the deposit and re-foreclose) the following described property lying and being in the Fourth Civil District in McNairy County, Tennessee to wit: Beginning at an iron pin found in the western right of way of Glover Drive, the NEC of the Wayne Whitten lot, D.B. 87, pg. 447, run thence N87° 38’ 37’’ W with the northern boundary of Whitten 446.28 feet to an iron pin found in a fence and the eastern boundary of Foust, the NWC of Whitten, thence N00° 27’ 30” E with the eastern boundary of Foust along an old fence 160.98 feet to a fence corner, the NEC of Foust, thence S85° 49’ 01” E 418.89 feet to a concrete right of way monument in the western right of way of Glover Drive and the western right of way of U.S. 45 By-Pass, thence S10° 13’ 44” E with the western right of way of Glover Drive 151.18 feet to the point of beginning and containing 1.528 acres more or less.

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