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Pegg pleads guilty to capital murder By Christen Coulon

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A McNairy County man who was charged in the shooting death of his wife in July 2010 has pleaded guilty to capital murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in Mississippi. According to Richard Bowen, the Assistant District Attorney for Alcorn County, Preston Pegg, entered the plea in Alcorn County Circuit Court on Feb. 2. Following the plea, Judge Thomas Gardner sentenced Pegg for the two charges to a term of life in prison without the possibility of parole, plus 20 years. “Certainly, there is no question that this

was an appropriate sentence,” Bowen said. “I don’t think he will ever walk as a free man again.” Bowen said that the decision to allow a plea in the case took the death penalty off the table and was done so only after consulting with Joanna Pegg’s family. “Life without the possibility of parole is a harsh sentence,” PEGG Bowen said. “He will die in a penitentiary,” The conviction stems from a domestic

dispute that turned deadly between Preston Pegg and his wife Joanna of Michie on July 30, 2010. According to family members’ statements at the time, Joanna was in the process of applying for a home loan and needed her husband, Preston, to sign papers waiving his spousal rights to the property. Joanna had been employed by the Dollar General in Michie for the past several years, and was looking to better the lives of her and her children. Preston agreed to meet with Joanna and sign the papers, on the condition that she bring their 6-year-old daugh-

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School bus hit and run Father Daughter Mardi Gras Dance By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

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A McNairy County school bus received minor damage as a result of a hit and run accident last Monday. By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

A motorist allegedly hit a bus and left the scene of the accident last Monday, according to Trooper Kennie Lamberth of the Tennessee Highway Patrol, who responded to the accident. A red 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, driven by Aaron Wheeler, 34 of Selmer, was traveling east on highway 142. Lamberth reported that Wheeler had missed his turn on Brooks and pulled onto Hillcrest and was backing, up traveling east in the westbound lane, trying to negotiate his turn, crossed over the yellow line and was struck by the school bus, driven by Stacy Donahoe, which was traveling west on Brooks Road.. Once the school bus made impact with this vehicle, the vehicle took off north on Brooks Road and was found a short time later on Chloe Lane, just off

Brooks Road, sitting at a private residence. Wheeler was still in the vehicle. Sheriff’s Deputy Jason Gray and Sgt. Steve Ellsworth then arrived on the scene. A vehicle matching this description with damage that was sustained during this crash, was sitting at the residence. It had yellow school bus paint on the side of it. The school bus had red paint transferred on it. Part of the Monte Carlo was recovered at the scene of the crash and the parts missing matched those from the vehicle at the residence. Wheeler was arrested for leaving the scene of an accident and transferred to the McNairy County Justice Complex. The school bus was empty. “Thank goodness, the driver was the only one on board. He was in route to pick up children when the crash happened,” said Lamberth.

Fathers and daughters enjoy themselves at the Father-Daughter Mardi Gras Dance at the Selmer Community Center last Friday.

The Selmer Department of Parks and Recreation sponsored the annual Father/Daughter Dance last Friday night at the Selmer Community Center. The theme was Mardi Gras. “Thank you everyone that made the second annual Father/ Daughter Dance a success. I saw a lot of happy little girls and proud dads and grandads. That is what makes my job worth while. Thanks to my staff for working so hard also. Already looking forward to next year.” Parks and Recreation Director Sybil Dancer posted on the department web page. “How about that turnout?” Dancer said Friday night at the dance. Dancer said Monday that 168 people attended the dance. At an admission of $5 per person, $840 was raised for the community center. “We just had a good time. We enjoyed seeing the little girls dressed up. We enjoyed seeing them make memories to last a lifetime,” Dancer told the Independent Appeal Monday. Staff Photos By Jeff Whitten Tommy Prather, who served for 28 years as McNairy County Registrar of Deeds, was at the dance with his granddaughter, Mag- Fathers and daughters “get down” at the Father-Daughter gie Melton.

Mari Gras Dance at the Selmer Community Center last Friday.

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Bethel board debates officer’s reinstatement By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

Due to the press of publication deadlines, we were unable to provide details of the debate over the reinstatement of night shift police officer Bandy Burney at the Feb. 6 meeting of the Bethel Board of Aldermen. This week we do so. Police Chief T. E. “Pee Wee” Sowell had earlier suspended Burney for 30 days because he believed that he had done all he

could do to make him a police officer. The Bethel Springs Board of Aldermen voted to reinstate Burney at that meeting. “I’ve done all I can do for the boy to be a police officer. He ain’t gonna make it,” Sowell said. Sowell had requested that Burney resign prior to suspending him, but he refused and decided that the board should decide his fate, according to Mayor Kay Cox. Sowell said that he asked Burney to resign Jan. 3 and he agreed to do so by noon

Jan. 6. “I asked him to resign and he agreed to do it and have me a letter here today at 12 o’clock and then he got home and he didn’t bring the car back and I called him and asked him why he didn’t bring the car back and he says ‘I’ve changed my mind— I’m not resigning.’ I said why didn’t you call me and tell me you changed your mind and why didn’t you bring the car in? ‘I was told

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For the Love of Literacy: Community comes out to support education By Christen Coulon Editor

Last Thursday, more than 500 people came out to support education in McNairy County at the For the Love of Literacy Dessert Tasting Fundraiser sponsored by The Independent Appeal. The event, held at the Selmer Community Center, featured 23 dessert tasting booths, refreshments, and music from the band After Hours. The literacy council said that more than $5,600 was raised at the event and some donations were still coming in as of press time. With proceeds going to fund the McNairy County Literacy Council and Adult Education, the event generated more than 19 financial contributors including Modern Woodman - Sammie Smith in Adamsville who has generously matched the first $2,500 in contributions for the event.

The vendors competed for one of three coveted awards including Best Dessert, People’s Choice Award and the Best Presentation Valentine’s Theme. The people’s choice award was chosen by attendees and the remaining awards were decided by a panel of local judges which included Selmer Mayor David Robinson, Adamsville Mayor David Leckner, Bethel Springs Mayor Kay Cox, Lucy Martin and Dr. Toni Watson. The Court Avenue Cumberland Presbyterian Church took home the 1st Place Award for Best Dessert with Modern Woodmen of America, Selmer and The McNairy County Adult Education Students taking honorable mentions in the competition. Rose Creek Village took top honors for Best Presentation with BancorpSouth of Selmer and Clear Creek Baptist Church rounding out the honorable mention awardees for the category. Mount Vernon Cumberland Presbyterian Church took the People’s Choice Award with Rockabilly Cafe and the Hee Haw Cast fol-

lowing closely.. Joining in on the fun this year, State Senator Delores Gresham, senate education chair, spoke to those in attendance about the importance of adult education services. During the fundraiser, Gresham commented to event organizers, Patsy Pearson, supervisor of adult education and literacy council member, and Janet Rail, publisher of the Independent Appeal, about using this event as a model for other literacy councils across the state to help shore up any additional funding. “I would definitely say that it was a success,” Pearson said. “It totally went beyond what I had expected. This will truly make an immeasurable difference.” Pearson said the money raised will go to fund building expenses, testing fees and instruction for the adult education program

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State Fire Chaplains honors fallen Fire Chief Jimmy Tuberville at city meeting By Janet Rail Publisher

Last Monday, at the Milledgeville regular meeting, Mayor Dannie Kennedy read a letter from Paul N. Trumpore, Sr. Director Tennessee Federation of Fire Chaplains and his sincere appreciation of the gift of $900 awarded the group providing needed support for the Rehab Emergency Support Trailer to be assigned to the Savannah area in memory of Fire Chief Jimmy Turberville. “This funding makes it possible for us to serve the emergency professionals across the state,” said Trumpore in his letter. The trailer has to be housed in Savannah since it needs to be under shelter, but will be available for Milledgeville at any time. The trailer has arrived and is available for immediate use. The city also received a plaque donated to the city in memory of Tuberville that quotes Matthew 20:28 and will be housed on the wall designated in the Fire Department to honor the fallen fire chief. Fire Chief Leland Anderson updated the board on the 2009 Community Developtment Block Grant Fire Protection Improvement Project Grant in the amount of $138,139 for the purchase of a mini pumper fire apparatus was only lacking a resolution from the board. Bids were opened on Jan. 31 from two bidders and the bid was awarded to the lowest bidder Mid-South Emergency Equipment. The board passed a resolution which is contingent upon state approval, but is expected to be approved for purchase. Alexander also spoke

of several training sessions the fire department had recently attended including a course for trauma first responders and stated that all firemen had files in the department available for review upon request. The fire department is also looking to recruit new members. Anyone 18 or over willing to donate their time to the fire department and participate in training who meets qualifications is welcome to contact Alexander. Mayor Kennedy relayed that the annual audit was completed with no significant findings. In old business, minutes from the Jan. 9 meeting and financial report were approved. Kennedy relayed the need for all aldermen to continue to send letters to their representatives in support of saving the local post office as the decision was postponed on their potential closing until May 15. The city purchased a new ice machine which was installed and is operating at a cost of $3,474. The mayor also reported a call twice to the Adamsville utility department regarding a potential water leak and awaiting a response from the utilities department. Based on last month’s discussion of the purchase of rat poison for the community – the mayor reported finding a trash bin full of poison that is available for any citizen interested. In closing, the board discussed the purchase of a building or construction to provide shelter for the fire department when cooking outside. No action was taken as the board is soliciting feedback from the fire department and will present options at the next meeting.

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(Above) Members of the Milledgeville board of Alderman, (Back row) Tony McMurry, Steve Hutton, Margie Alexander, Hershel Hollin, (Front row) Dorothy Bridges, Mayor Dannie Kennedy, and Fire Chief Leland Alexander pose with a plaque presented to the town to honor fallen Chief Jimmy Tuberville last Monday night. (Right) The Rehab Emergency Support Trailer to be assigned to the Savannah area in memory of Fire Chief Jimmy Turberville.

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were brilliant, one month into it, I couldn’t stand 30 days and let’s see how he does…that’s when them. Things have a way of healing themselves you started all that hell breaking loose,” Cox resometimes and sometimes not. It’s just the na- counted. FROM PAGE 1A ture of people. Sometimes we have to step back, “You still have got to be the chief of this town. cool off, reevaluate the situation and sometimes If you feel like you’re not, you need to resign and I not to.’ He said ‘I was told I was not fired’ and I a little jar makes us see things different,” said Al- don’t want you to do that,” Graham said. said, Bandy, I’m your chief and I said bring the car derman John Wood. “I’m not resignin’,” Sowell said. in and you’re suspended for 30 days,” Sowell said. “The part that “I still ex“Bandy was not doing his job out there. He upset me is when pect you and was driving up and down the street, talking on the I asked Pee Wee, to comtelephone, lettin’ things go by that should’ve been If you come in there and ask me, May- him let’s just change municate. Is got. He’s not stable and thinking fast to make a deit back from 5 to or, I’ve got a favor I want you to do about that going to cision. When he sees somebody comin’ speedin’ 1 and see how be a problem?” he got to think before he acts. The feller is gone that works and something they’re doing in the office in Graham asked. before he…decides he better go catch him. When he told me he afraid he stops somebody, the county had to come up there...we’re gonna sit down and talk it “I’m wasn’t gonna do it will be,” here. I asked him to ride the streets; he said, naw, that he was runreplied. about it like my friends. You don’t know Sowell he wasn’t going to ride them tonight. They was ning the police “I just want too rough, they hurt his back. He ain’t doing what department and how bad it hurts me for you and me to be you to work he’s supposed to do and he won’t mind me, he just would do what together. It’s goes out and does what he wants to do,” Sowell into it. he wanted to do,” just like if John continued. Cox said. (Gage) or Ben— Mayor Kay Cox, Bethel Springs Sowell noted that he was not involved in the “It upset me nie (Moore, interview process, but nonetheless agreed to train when he tells me both city em(Statement to Police Chief T. E. “Pee Wee” Sowell at Feb. 6 Bethel meeting.) him. that you tell him ployees) has a “He’s as much a policeman tonight as he will that he’s gonna problem with be if he works until he’s as old as I am. His capahave to do that, any of these bilities for learning police work are not all there,” too. Let’s just put the cards on the table…I can’t people out here, he needs to come and tell us,” Sowell said. work with a man who won’t take orders from me. Graham said. “I’ve heard a lot and I’m upset about it ‘cause I’ve got 48 years in this, and if I can’t work a man, I “You didn’t want to hear him say no. You said it’s not right. I think I’ve done quite well for what don’t think nobody can work him and I can’t work he was the chief of police. He had the authority little training I have had,” Burney said. Bandy,” Sowell said. to say ‘No, I don’t want to change the time,” said “The other night, Bandy, a couple of times, “I’ve never told you how to stop a car,” Cox Tommy Montgomery, an audience member. they called you and called you and you wouldn’t said. After Montgomery interrupted the Mayor answer your radio and I tried to call you on your “No, I don’t think you’ve got the authority or while he was speaking, Cox slammed the gavel phone and your phone was busy and I got on my right to tell a police officer, any man the head of down and said, “Shut up, Tommy, let me speak.” radio and called you about the county bein’ up the department, his men, what to do and how to Montgomery then said, “No ma’am, I don’t here. You said it didn’t come through on your rado it. You need to come to me,” Sowell said. have to shut up. I’m a grown man.” dio. Mine come through the second time I called “The one thing I told him was after that deal “If I come into your office in the morning and you, you answered me,” Sowell said. in your office the other morning when I handed start running your business, what are you gonna Cox asked Burney if he had ever been told not him those papers, the only thing I told him was, do,” Sowell asked. to talk to her. you don’t need to sign anything. You were hired “If you come in there and ask me, Mayor, I’ve “Yes ma’am, I have. I was told by Pee Wee by the board. The board determines whether you got a favor I want you to do about something when I first started I was not to talk to her. You stay here. You don’t need to resign. You don’t need they’re doing in the office in there...we’re gonna told me that if I talked to Miss Kay it would be goto sign anything,” Cox said. sit down and talk about it like my friends. You ing over my head,” Burney said to Sowell. In response to a question from Perrigo about don’t know how bad it hurts me for you and me to “That’s a bare-footed lie,” he responded. Sowell’s authority, Cox said, “He has the authority be into it,” Cox said. “Kay hired me and that board to be the chief to run the police department. He doesn’t have the “All right. What a night,” Cox concluded. of the police department and I’ve changed your authority to suspend, hire or fire.” “If you ask me a question, am I allowed to anhours three different times, tryin’ to get you a “I just don’t think Bandy has had a fair shake swer you or is this still going over his head? That’s place to work where you’d go to work when you since he’s been here and I think that you ought what I‘m not clear on. I’m hearing two different come in to work, instead of being here three or to be able to give anybody a chance,” Cox added. sides—that’s what I want to make clear. If you ask four hours before you go to work, doin’ nothin’… “When I came into your office that day, this me a question, do I speak to you or do I just say, you had Kay in my office..trying to argue me is what I was going to say, I want you to do me a ‘No, you’ve got to talk to Pee Wee. That’s what I down to put you on another shift and you comfavor Pee Wee, will you put him back on 5 to 1 for want to do. I’ve thought this whole thing, which plain about me killing you, you’re killing me, doI tried to explain, I’ve thought this whole thing is crazy, myself,” Burney said. “Let me put it this way: This is a free country. You can go talk to anybody you want to,” Cox said. Cox recounted a conversation with Burney in which she asked him a question and he replied, “I’m not supposed to talk to you. I said, you can talk to me anytime you want to and then he said, I’ll get in trouble with Mr. Pee Wee and I said, No, you won’t get in trouble with Pee Wee, you can talk to me anytime you want to. That’s not going over anybody’s head.” “I didn’t tell him he couldn’t talk to you,” Sowell said. Correction: In last week’s issue of the Independent Appeal, it was incorrectly stated that Bethel Springs policeman Bandy Burney was a part-time employee. He is actually a full-time employee. We apologize for any inconvenience Staff Photo by Jeff Whitten this caused. Mayor Kay Cox slams down her gavel to quiet an audience member who is talking out of turn at the Bethel Springs meeting Feb. 6.

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ing this to me. That’s all you do,” Sowell added. Cox said that she told Burney that Sowell had left him some papers. She said she then asked Burney if they looked okay. Burney then said he didn’t know why Sowell changed his hours again and that he really liked the shift he was on. Cox then said maybe she could get it changed back to that shift. Cox said the next day she told Sowell that Burney would like to be changed back to his previous shift. She said that Sowell told her he wasn’t going to do it. “The conversation went on from there it wasn’t too good,” Cox said. Cox said it was not going over Sowell’s head if an employee went to her. “Kay, I believe that you have misrepresented that just a little under state statute…Any chief in the state of Tennessee has the power to suspend any employee,” Sowell responded. “It’s not in our charter,” Cox replied. “If the chief ain’t allowed to handle his own men, where he thinks he needs them the most, you don’t need no chief,” Sowell said. “Well, Ronnie Neil (of Municipal Technical Advisory Service) told us today that unless this board had given somebody permission to hire, fire, suspend or do whatever, they had no authority to do it and the employees work for this board,” Cox said. “Let me ask you another question: Did I have anything to do when we put the ad in the paper when we were going to hire a policeman?...When you brought his papers in here, you didn’t know Bandy any more than I know the President. I’ve never met him except on TV and then you come in there and put his papers down and said ‘I want to work with this man, I want to give him a chance, so I agreed I’d do what I could with him, but he got out of control. Why?” Sowell said. “This city hall has never had the first complaint on him,” Cox replied. “I’ve several because he wasn’t doing the job at night,” Sowell said. “Pee Wee, we get a lot of complaints about a lot of things, and you’re some of them, but we’ve never had one on him,” Cox said. In response to a question from Vice-Mayor Bob Graham, Bandy said he had never been written up. “As far as I’m concerned, this is a verbal warning,” Graham said. “I’ve worked with guys I thought there was no hope for. One month later, they was the best hand I ever had. I’ve worked with guys I thought

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raise them. The twins are difficult to say the least. They are mute and really enjoy fire and also the damage which comes with the flame. Their behavior is disturbing and borderline spooky, brought on by the abuse endured at the hands of the When I love a book, truly love it, I subconsciously choose the movie stars who nutcase stepfather. Bud is the stepfather/murderer who stalks and terrifies Luce would play the main characters. Funny thing though, throughout this page-turner. Basically, the death of her sister turns the heroine’s I rarely watch “books on the silver screen”! Isn’t a book quiet and solitary life upside down. The author does switch back and forth from villain to heroine- and back cover unappealing when it is changed to “now a motion again- with a long lost love thrown in the mix. Keeping focus on each of the main picture” shot? characters is annoying in the beginning, but clearly necesHaving said this, “Cold Mounsary for the drama and thrill factor. tain” author Charles Frazier has Frazier obviously loves the mountain setting, and most hooked me again. Yes, I have the “Nightwoods” of the action is laced with the descriptions of hills, mouncast already lined up in my mind. Author: Charles Frazier tains and wisdom found there. Though the exact time is “Nightwoods” is his latest work not stated, music and cars mentioned lead me to think complete with an array of dysfunc- Fiction, Suspense of the early sixties. The storyline is timeless anyway and tional characters desperately need- 272 pages MOORE a must read, especially if you love a thriller and the beauing a second chance. The novel Publisher: Random House ty of the forests of Appalachia. Hollywood should be does everything a good read should; the characters are rePublication date: calling. latable and the storyline is thrilling. After reading this I feel September 27, 2011 Molly Moore lives in Stantonville with her husband connected to the characters and the rural setting. Trey and two boys Jack and Spencer. Before becoming a This is storytelling at its best. The heroine is a girl I full time mother she studied elementary education and would choose as a friend. Luce is a beautiful woman who lives in an old lodge beside a man-made lake surrounded by the smoky moun- counseling at the University of North Alabama and Freed-Hardeman Universitains of North Carolina. She is strong and brave and self-sufficient with just ty. Following graduate school she taught fourth and fifth grades at Adamsville enough of a past to make her interesting. The story begins with Luce worrying Elementary. Molly now stays busy keeping her boys out of trouble, and over her new “houseguests”, who happen to be her dead sisters’ twins. When because of them, knows she will someday have plenty of material for her own bestthe sister is murdered she is given custody; out of guilt, not love, Luce agrees to seller. Columnist

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ter. The two met near an abandoned trailer close to Joanna’s home on Melvin Qualls Road in Michie. It is there that Pegg was alleged to have first shot Joanna then loaded her into the bed of his pickup. The entire incident is said to have unfolded in front of their child. According to reports, Pegg then drove to the home of his brother-inlaw after the shooting and dropped off his daughter, allegedly confessing his crime before speeding away. It was his brother-in-law who initially alerted authorities to the crime, reporting it to the McNairy County Sheriff’s Department. They, in turn, notified the Alcorn County Sheriff’s Department to be on the look-out for Pegg’s bloodsmeared white Chevrolet. Officers from the Corinth Police Department stopped Pegg on Shiloh Road near Highway 2 in Corinth, and discovered Joanna’s body, concealed only by a blue denim jacket. After fleeing to Mississippi, Pegg was said to have shot his wife a second

time, killing her. “There was a second crime scene,” said Jerry Rogers who was the Alcorn County Sheriff’s Department lead investigator at the time of the incident. “We have reason to believe that it was there that she was murdered.” Pegg had been arrested in May of 2010 on charges of sexual battery, rape, and statutory rape, and was in the custody of the McNairy County Sheriff’s Department until June 29, 2010. “He was released on bond,” Former McNairy County Sheriff Ricky Roten said following the incident. “The judge met with the District Attorney and the Public Defender, and they made the decision to lower the amount. It was ultimately the judge’s call.” Following the conviction, Pegg still faces rape, aggravated assault charges in McNairy County, however McNairy County District Attorney Bob Gray said that unless something unforeseen happens it would be unlikely that those charges would be pursued in a Tennessee courtroom. “Given the fact that (Pegg) got a life sentence in Mississippi we will probably not pursue this,” Gray said.

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“She’s been dancing, a little bit. We haven’t got out there together yet. We’re having a great time. I think I’m the one that is having the most, greatest time,” Prather said. Prather said he came to the dance because his granddaughter asked him. “I couldn’t turn her down...It’s a fun thing that gets the parents out and the grandparents out…This is my first time, but it won’t be my last,” he said. Glen Preslar drove the 130 miles from Horn Lake, Miss. “My daughter begged me to come up here to the Father/Daughter Dance with her,” Preslar said. His daughter lives in Michie. “Yes sir,” Preslar said when asked if he was having a good time. This was his first dance and he intends to come to the dance next year. “Certainly,” said Brian Rowsey when asked whether he was having a good time. Rowsey said he also came to the dance because his daughter asked him. Jason Foster has attended both dances. Foster also came to the dance because his daughter asked him. “Yeah, it’s great,” said Foster when asked

if he was having a good time. Though he only danced a couple of songs, he is coming back next year. “It’s just a great event that the community center is putting on,” he added. This is the first time Mike Robinson came to the dance. “I heard about it last year. I think we were busy. She’s been lookin’ forward to it, so it’s just quality time with my daughter,” Robinson said. He said he was definitely coming back next year. “We are, we really are. I’m hoping she keeps dancin’ with her friends. That way I can avoid dancin’,” Robinson said when asked when he was having a good time. “I’ve done the chicken dance and the cha-cha. It’s a great time to spend with your daughters, you know, just one on one,” he added. Russell Ingle served as the DJ for the event which he has done for the past two years. When asked how he chose the music for the event, he said he chose some for the fathers and some for the daughters. “We try to take it easy on the dads. They tend not to be too energetic. We just try to be fun,” he said. Ingle also tries to be family-friendly and age-appropriate in his choice of songs.

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as well as other literacy council programs such as even start and Pilot Pre-K classes. However, she said that while the funding goes to the literacy council, the effects of these donations will be felt throughout the community. “We provide a vital service to the undereducated adults in the community,” Pearson said. “All of the jobs today require skills of today and not of yesterday. If our adults are not educated we cannot attract new jobs to McNairy County.” Pearson said that the 31.5 percent of adults in our county without a high school diploma is unacceptable and that we must work as a community to bring that number down. “I have deep appreciation for the support of Janet Rail, Sammie Smith, the Independent Appeal staff, the contributors and all of those in attendance at the event,” Pearson said.

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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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 Chapel Hill Baptist & 3rd Sunday) TV-18 Program 1st & 3rd Sunday at 3:00 p.m., 6371 Vernie Kirk Rd., Pocahontas Bro. Frank Bell, Pastor Wednesday night Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. • Wed.: 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.

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. Falcon Baptist Church 777 Falcon Rd., Selmer Bro. Mark Hoover, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

First Baptist Church of 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. 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.

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Pleasant Site Baptist Church 1868 Pleasant Site Rd., Selmer Bradley Woolworth, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Ramer Baptist Church 3899 Hwy. 57 West, Ramer James Young, Pastor Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Selmer Second Baptist 1004 Peach St., Selmer Tony Polk, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m., 11 a.m & 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Unity Baptist Church Unity Church Road, Ramer Dr. Ronald Meeks, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 5 p.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. West Shiloh Baptist Church 282 W. Shiloh Church Rd., Stantonville Bro. David Simmons, Pastor Church of Christ: Acton Church of Christ 9389 Hwy. 22 S., Michie Joe Story, Minister Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:50 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Adamsville Church of Christ 243 E. Main St., Adamsville Ray Wilson, Minister Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Cypress Tank Church of Christ 2645 Cypress Tank Rd., Pocahontas Dr. Brian Jackson, Minister Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 5 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Eastside Church of Christ 1366 E. Poplar, Selmer Luke DeLavergne, Minister Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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. Cumberland Presbyterian:

Pebble Hill Methodist Ch. 2768 Chambers Store Rd., Michie Rev. Alvin Jones, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m. 1st. Saturday: 8 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.

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.

Sulphur Springs United Methodist Located on Sulphur Springs Rd., Selmer Jim Barber, Pastor Children’s Church: 11 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Union Grove United Methodist Pleasant Site Rd., Selmer Stephen Webb, Pastor Sunday School: 10:20 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:20 a.m. Thurs. Bible Study: 6 p.m. Mt. Vinson United Methodist 2100 Tommy Sanders Rd, Stantonville Glen Scott, Pastor Worship: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School: 10:15 Pentecostal:

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

Beauty Hill Pentecostal Church Limon Gage Road Bethel Springs, TN Pastor: Jonathan Tubbs Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 a.m.

Mt. Vernon CP Church 3101 Mt. Vernon Rd, Ramer Jeff DeWees, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 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.

Forrest Hill Church of Christ Forrest Hill Subdivision Hwy. 45 S., Selmer Donald Woods, Minister

New Salem Cumberland Presbyerian Church 453 New Salem Rd., Bethel Springs Earl Phelps, Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.

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.

New Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church New Bethel Road Rev. Jeff Powell Worship Service: 9:45 a.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.

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.

The Sanctuary of MPC 54 Pentecostal Ave., Milledgeville Rev. Jimmy Kelly, Pastor Ramer Cumberland Presbyterian Church Sunday School: 10:30 a.m., Youth 5:30 Wednesday: 7 p.m. Highway 57 West Ramer, TN Gateway Holiness Chapel Pastor: Albert Brown 2342 Refuge Rd, Bethel Springs Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Michael Price, Pastor Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. Sunday: 2 p.m. Thursday: 7 p.m. Methodist:

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.

Adamsville First United Methodist 225 E Main St., Adamsville Rev. Dr. Toni Watson Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Church of God:

Buena Vista Methodist Church Tull Road, Bethel Springs Jim Barber, Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.

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.

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

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.

Seventh-Day Adventist:

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 - 7 p.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. Sunday Night: 6:00 P.M. Thursday Bible Study: 7:00 P.M. Pastors, Paul and Bonnie Young

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School board asks for taxes Pitts awarded Bill Rail Spirit By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

The McNairy County Board of Education plans to fund the school building program by two taxes, a half-percent local option sales tax and an extension of the wheel tax, school board chairman Frank Lacey told the meeting last Thursday. “To build the school projects that are before us, the board of education is asking for two tax measures to be passed by the citizens of McNairy County, one would be extension of the wheel tax, the other would be to ask each city district, each taxing authority to give us, to vote for and give us their portion of a half percent sales tax increase,” Lacey said. The sales tax would go from 9.25 percent to 9.75 percent, with half going to the schools and half going to each municipality. “If they passed both measures, we would have to have a contract, a legally binding contract with each of those cities to give that quarter percent sales tax increase to the board of education to be able to afford, to pay for this project,” Lacey added. Some of the municipalities have agreed to give their portion of the tax to the schools and have this in their minutes, but Lacey said they need to sign a legally binding contract, in addition.

This action was passed by the board by a 5-2 vote, with Lacey, Tony Chapman, Jean Jones, Lynn Baker and Jarrell Stanfield voting in the affirmative and Kevin Isbell and Larry Smith voting no. In other news, the board unanimously passed a motion of support for the McNairy County Family Resource Center and other FRCs throughout the state. The FRCs are threatened with loss of funding from the state. “The county board of education fully supports the Family Resource Center of McNairy County. The FRC has a proven record of promoting, encouraging and assisting children and their families in attaining higher education levels. The FRC also helps to connect families to services that help improve their quality of life. We, the undersigned humbly request that funding be put back into the 2012-2013 and future budgets for the McNairy County Family Resource Center and other FRCs throughout the State of Tennessee,” the letter read. There is concern that money for FRCs will be left out of the budget, Director of Schools Charlie Miskelly said. The budget has been cut from $34,400 to $29,600 over the past year, according to McNairy County FRC Director Karen Lange. This represents a 12 percent cut. It is not in this year’s budget, Lange said.

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State Command Sergeant Bill Marley of the Tennessee Army National Guard presents a flag that has flown over Iraq to Adamsville Elementary School Principal Danny Combs at the meeting of the McNairy Board of Education last Thursday.

Santorum shakes up GOP race again By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

Just when former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum was thought to be politically dead, he was resurrected with the results of the Jan. 7 Missouri primary, as well as caucuses in Colorado and Minnesota. These results revealed that Santorum had won all three contests. He won 51 percent of the vote in the non-binding Missouri primary vote, to nearly 24 percent for former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and 11 percent for Texas Rep. Ron Paul. Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich was unable to get on the ballot in this primary. There were no delegates to be awarded in Missouri because under national Republi-

can Party rules, only four states can hold primaries in February and this state was not one of them. The state legislature was unable to change the date of the primary. Delegates will be awarded in caucuses in April. Santorum’s victory in the Minnesota caucuses was nearly as convincing, with the former Pennsylvania Senator winning nearly 45 percent of the vote, to 27 percent for Paul, nearly 17 percent for Romney and nearly 11 percent for Gingrich. The Huffington Post estimates that Santorum won all 37 of Minnesota’s delegates. In Colorado, Santorum won 40 percent of the vote, to nearly 35 percent for Romney, nearly 13 percent for Gingrich and nearly 12 percent for Paul. Santorum won 18 delegates to 9 for Romney, according to the

Huffington Post. Romney won a narrow victory in the Maine caucuses last Saturday over Paul, by a margin of 39 to 36 percent. Santorum finished third with 18 percent of the vote, while Gingrich only received 6 percent. In 2008, Romney won the Maine caucuses with 52 percent of the vote. Romney won a second victory last Saturday in the Conservative Political Action Conference, with 38 percent of the vote to 31 percent for Santorum. The next contests are in Arizona and Michigan on Feb. 28. The Tennessee primary is March 6. Eight other states hold primaries and caucuses on this day, called “Super Tuesday.”

This week in Civil War history The Battle of Fort Donelson February 11 – February 16, 1862. After Fort Henry was captured on Feb. 6, the remaining troops retreated to Fort Donelson about five miles away. On Feb. 7, a war council was held in Bowling Green, Ky. Gen. Albert Sydney Johnston, the commander of the Western Department of the Confederate Army, decided to evacuate the 12,000 men under the command of P. G. T. Beauregard at Columbus, Ky. and the 22,000 men at Bowling Green, Ky. under the command of William J. Hardee. Despite misgivings about whether Fort Donelson could be defended, Johnston accepted Beauregard’s recommendation that 12,000 men be sent to reinforce it. The loss of the fort would mean the loss of West Tennessee and Nashville, a vital manufacturing and arsenal city. On the Feb. 12 and 13, Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, moved his army to Fort Donelson. His peak troop strength was around 50,000. Anywhere from 12,000 to 17,000 troops defended the fort. A snowstorm came on Feb. 13, depositing three inches of snow on the ground. Temperatures dropped to around 10 to 15 degrees. Because of the closeness of the lines and sharpshooters, soldiers could not light campfires for warmth or cooking. On Feb. 14, Navy gunboats, under the command of Flag Officer Andrew H. Foote, fired on the fort but was forced to withdraw after sustaining heavy damage to three of the six gunboats. Foote was himself wounded in the foot. On Feb. 15, Confederates commanded by Brig. Gen. John B. Floyd were surrounded and launched a surprise attack in order to open a route of escape. They made some progress, but Grant returned and rallied his troops to counterattack. Grant had not been expecting any land battles and had gone to visit Floyd on his flagship. Grant left orders that his troops were not to fire on the rebel forces and left no one in command. Floyd then ordered his men back to the fort. He said, in his report, that any attempt to break out would be in vain because his troops were exhausted and the Union force had been

reinforced. The rebel yell was first heard in this battle. At a war council held on Feb. 16, Gen. Simon Bolivar Buckner, a division commander, said he could only hold his positions for 30 minutes and would lose 75 percent of his men. Floyd, who was wanted in the north for alleged graft and secessionist activities while he was Secretary of War in the James Buchanan administration, turned over command to his second-in-command, Brig. Gen. Gideon J. Pillow, who also feared he would be tried for treason if captured. Pillow turned his command over to Buckner. Pillow said in his report that he passed command because he felt surrender was against his conviction of duty. Floyd, Pillow and about 2,500 escaped on boats before the surrender. They were later relieved of command by Confederate Secretary of War George W. Randolph because of their performance at this battle. When Confederate Gen. S. B. Buck asked for terms for surrender, Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant replied, “No terms except unconditional and immediate surrender can be accepted.” This is where Grant got his nickname Unconditional Surrender Grant. As a result of the battle, the Union lost 2,691 men including 507 killed, 1,976 wounded and 208 captured/missing. The Confederates had 327 killed, 1,127 wounded and 12,392 missing. Grant captured more prisoners of war than all previous American generals combined. Johnston was deprived of 12,000 soldiers that would be badly needed two months later at the Battle of Shiloh. Fort Henry and Fort Donelson were the first significant Union victories of the war. The victories opened up the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers as avenues of invasion of the south. Grant was promoted to major general of volunteers, second in seniority only to Gen. Henry W. Halleck in the West. Johnston evacuated Nashville on Feb. 23, the first Confederate state capital to fall.

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(Independent Appeal Staff) -- workshops as well as a mural Arts in McNairy’s headquarters President John F. Kennedy once painted by Brian Tull featured will be housed in the New Visisaid, “If art is to nourish the on a downtown building. A sec- tors Center shared with the Mcroots of our culture, society ond mural is slated to be paint- Nairy Regional Alliance in the must set the artist free to fol- ed by Tull later this year. old Latta Building in downtown According to Pitts, AiM now Selmer. low his vision wherever it takes has three new committees addhim.” “We will never be able to All of our lives are richer being to the cultural landscape. measure the impact AiM has The newest committees are the had and will continue to have cause of one man’s dream. Dr. Shawn Pitts was recently Heritage & Culture Committee on the children and adults awarded the Bill Rail Spirit of focusing on the preservation of in our community and beExcellence Award at the Mc- local archives related to the arts yond who are exposed to the Nairy Regional Alliance Ban- as well as the Littlejohn record- arts, perhaps, for the first time ings. Among these recordings through his efforts,” said Janet quet Jan. 28. Pitts believed that through they believe they found one Rail, Publisher Independent the arts we could realize our of Carl Perkins first recordings Appeal at the presentation. community’s true potential. What started as two patrons of the arts, Pitts and his wife Joanna, ended with an infrastructure we now call Arts in McNairy (AiM), of which we have enjoyed for over a decade. The young couple were past performers and musicians who spent much of their time attending as many plays, concerts, art shows and cultural events all while building a chiropractic practice here in Selmer and raising two daughters, Emily and Allie. Pitts had a vision to bring arts to McNairy County. The couple’s dialogue began upon their return to the community in 1991 – just dreaming at the kitchen table. After a few years of talk, they began to bring others into the dialogue. Some in the arts community said it would not work but that did not stop Pitts dream, in fact it fueled it. Pitts has even had the satisfaction of hearing from many who doubted his dream, that McNairy County is a model community for accomplishing so much for the arts in such a short time. In 2001, AiM was formally founded and four communities that exist today were Staff Photo by Janet Rail established. The Literary Committee, Performing Arts Dr. Shawn Pitts, local chiropractor and AiM founder, recently reCommittee, Music Committee cieved the Bill Rail Spirit of Excellence Award at the MRA Banand Visual Arts Committee are quet. making wonderful contribuamong the Littlejohn collection. In a recent newsletter to the tions today. The Fine Craft Committee AiM community Pitts stated, “I The Literary Committee hosts a book of the month club sponsors the artisan trails twice can say, without reservation, at the McConnico Memorial a year. This county-wide event that Arts in McNairy is one of Library in Selmer and a poetry features many of the local arti- the finest organizations of its sans in their studios showcasing kind, not just in Tennessee but contest. The Performing Arts Com- everything from local pottery, anywhere. To all those that have mittee, now averaging four sculptures, paintings and more. encouraged, shared the vision, performances a year, has had This committee also sponsors reached in their pockets, at40 performances to date expos- the Broomcorn Festival annu- tended events or labored in the ing hosts of children and adults ally which has a significant eco- trenches, I can only say thank nomic impact to the local com- you.” alike to live theatre. “This is a different commuThe Music Committee has a munity. The newest committee is nity than when we came here. community band, a community chorus, and a summer concert the Culinary Committee. This The community has a different series which surrendered its committee sponsored its first image and there are people who budget to sponsor bands for the offering last week with a fried believe we have a lot to offer in annual Rockabilly Festival the pie demonstration at Fannie’s McNairy County. Our culture is Florist in Selmer. so rich,” said Pitts. past two years. The foundation of AiM Arts in McNairy will live long The Visual Arts Committee sponsors a photo contest, a started and has continued to be past the founders dream and traveling art show, and painting housed in the Pitt’s home for the continue touching thousands greater part of a decade. Soon, of lives.

MRA promotes tourism By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

The McNairy Regional Alliance sponsored a meeting to promote tourism in McNairy County in Selmer Friday. In attendance were Ted Moore, MRA Executive Director, Russell Ingle, MRA Director of Chamber Programs, Dr. Shawn Pitts of Arts in McNairy, Renee Moss of the Buford Pusser Home and Museum, County Commissioner Brenda Cauley and Larry Adkins, who runs a sound company. “It’s just an effort to begin to rally those who have an interest in what we do. We want to focus on how we grow our businesses. This meeting was put together to answer the question: What do we want to do to focus on? If we can attract tourists and not just have them drive through McNairy County,” Ingle said.

One purpose of the meeting was to catalogue assets, Ingle said. “The reason we are trying to develop these assets is because they can’t be outsourced. You can’t send Jack Martin to Mexico. You don’t have to worry about someone stealing your history Ingle noted that such events as the Rockabilly Festival, the Buford Pusser Home and Museum and the recent Love of Literacy fundraiser can be used as a vehicle for attracting people. There are reasons why people would want to be here, Ingle said. “You put Southern people together with food, it will be a success,” Ingle said, referring to the Love of Literacy as well as the Hog Festival. In 2011, the state projected that tourism added $9.7 million to the county’s economy. Tourism also generated $500,000 in revenue for the county. The tourism industry employs 60 people.

Love for the Democrats

Staff Photo by Amanda Lowrance

Ronnie Brooks, Kevin Lipford, Brian Dickey, and Stanley Mitchell sports gloves, aprons, and smiles as they serve Valentine’s Day dinners at the Selmer Democratic Headquarters last Saturday. With their present officers waiting tables for the event, the McNairy County Democrat Party kicked off their season to back their candidates.

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KAMEL KLUB youth group encourages School menus others to “Slam Dunk Tobacco” By Beth Hamilton Public Health Educator

Middle school students in the Bethel Springs Elementary School KAMEL KLUB peer education group serve as a leaders and role models for their peers. The group was established with a Department of Education “Learn and Serve” grant in 2006. Students “learn” about the risks of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs. They “serve” others by sponsoring school events, puppet shows, health fairs and displays that encourage healthy choices, anti-bullying and character education. Teachers and club sponsors Kathy Weatherford and Kim Mullins, meet with the students every Wednesday in after-school. Topics include making healthy choices, being positive role models, avoiding tobacco, alcohol, meth and other drugs and setting goals for the future. The most recent school-wide

event was the “Slam Dunk Tobacco” promotion at the Bethel Springs Rebels and the Michie Blue Devils middle school basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 19. KAMEL KLUB members provided health displays, health information and free incentives encouraging students, parents and staff to be tobacco-free. With approximately 325 people attending, it was the last home game of the season and 8th grade parent recognition night, as well. Ongoing community partnerships include Mrs. Beth HamilSubmitted Photo ton, Public Health Educator, who The Bethel Springs KAMEL KLUB peer education group promotes “toprovides weekly tobacco lessons bacco-free” choices to students, parents and staff at a recent basketand activities. Her lessons have ball game at Bethel Springs Elementary School. covered a variety of topics including: media literacy and advertisT. Extension, who trains students School Health program, McNairy ing, health and financial costs, County Health Department, U. in the Health Rocks! curriculum. laws and legislation, policy and This program educates youth T. Extension office and the local the 1-800-QUITNOW Tennessee in tobacco, alcohol and drug schools are an important partnertobacco hotline for cessation reabuse prevention using hands-on, ship promoting healthy choices sources. Another community partfun and learning activities. With through education and prevenner includes Mrs. Julie Harstin, U. the guidance of the Coordinated tion.

4H speech winners at AJHS

8th grade winners: Alternate: Candace Ayra; Third: Alexis Whitley; Second: Wesley Rainey; First: Taylor Wilder

7th grade winners: Alternate: Quinn Liddy; Third: Brittany Jaggars; Second: Vanessa Johnson -not pictured First: Natalie Thomas

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characterized by quality Christcentered teaching and learning. Union offers liberal arts training in more than 100 majors and programs of study along with professional programs in business, education and nursing. More than

4,000 students are currently enrolled. Adamsville, TN William Andrew Seaton; Bethel Springs, TN

By Aaron Friend

Tim Tebow. Everyone is familiar with the popular Denver Broncos quarterback who improbably propelled his team to the NFL playoffs, as well as actually defeating the defending American Football Conference champion Pittsburgh Steelers in the Wild Card round. Similar to his great works on the field is Tebow’s contributions to the world outside of football. For

example, Tebow, with the help of the University of Florida, created First and 15, an organization that helps to raise money for Uncle Dick’s Orphanage in the Philippines. Many people do not know, however, that the legend of Tim Tebow was almost never created. Pamela Elaine, while pregnant with Tebow, found out that she was suffering from a lifethreatening illness caused by a pathogenic amoeba. Due to the drugs used to wake Elaine

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•Faculty Mtg 3:05 •Fellowship of Christian Athletes 6:00

Our Generations, The Good Ole Days All can admit to hearing from one person or another that their generation was the best. The good ole days… what happened to them? What about our generation? What were our favorite parts of growing up? Ramon Pineda is a freshman at MCHS. His favorite childhood memory involves his grandfather visiting from Campeche, Mexico. Another great memory is when he moved to Tennessee

Selmer, TN Caroline Elisabeth George; Lacey Michelle Hampton; Jillian Anne Landreth; Jared Keith Littlejohn;

SELMER ELEMENTARY/SELMER MIDDLE SCHOOL Monday, Feb. 20 No school Tuesday, Feb. 21 Breakfast: Assorted pop-tarts, choice of cereal, choice of juice, milk Lunch: hot ham and cheese sandwich, chicken nuggets, rolls, fluffy whipped potatoes, green beans, chilled peaches, choice of juice, milk Wednesday, Feb. 22 Breakfast: Sausage and biscuit, yogurt parfait, choice of juice, milk Lunch: mini burgers, chicken noodles soup, chef salad deluxe, cheese toast, crackers, sweet potato fries, dipping sauce, broccoli with cheese sauce, diced strawberry cups, choice of juice, milk Thursday, Feb. 23 Breakfast: Biscuit and peppered gravy, choice of cereal, choice of juice, milk Lunch: breaded chicken sandwich, spaghetti and meat sauce, chef salad deluxe, bread sticks, fluffy whipped potatoes, green peas, mandarin oranges, choice of juice, milk Friday, Feb 24 Breakfast bites with syrup, choice of juice, milk Lunch: stuffed-crust cheese pizza, BBQ sandwich, chef salad deluxe, French fries, baked beans, creamy cole slaw, diced peaches, Birthday cake, choice of juice, milk

ADAMSVILLE JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL Monday, Feb. 20 No school Tuesday, Feb. 21 Pepperoni pizza, chicken nuggets, taco bar, rolls, French fries, fluffy whipped potatoes, green beans, choice of fruit, choice of juice, milk Wednesday, Feb. 22 Cheese pizza, mini burgers, oriental bar, French fries, spicy Italian potato chunks, purple hull peas, choice of fruit, choice of juice, milk Thursday, Feb. 23 Meatball sub, beef vegetable soup, steak and gravy, salad bar, cheese toast, crackers, rolls, French fries, fluffy whipped potatoes, breaded okra, choice of fruit, choice of juice, milk Friday, Feb. 24 Stuffed-crust cheese pizza, spicy chicken sandwich, breakfast bar, French fries, pinto beans, Spanish rice, choice of fruit, choice of juice, milk

The Real Tebow Time

UPCOMING EVENTS:

By Rachel Burns

John Mark Poole;

MCNAIRY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Monday, Feb. 20 No school Tuesday, Feb. 21 Cheese pizza, popcorn chicken, Mexican bar, rolls, French fries, tiny whole potatoes, California vegetable blend, choice of fruit, choice of juice, milk Wednesday, Feb. 22 Stuffed-crust pepperoni pizza, mini burgers, salad bar, French fries, roasted redskin potatoes, baked beans, choice of fruit, choice of juice, milk Thursday, Feb. 23 Stuffed-crust sausage pizza, chili with beans, deli bar, chest toast, crackers, French fries, WK corn, baked apples, choice of fruit, choice of juice, milk Friday, Feb. 24 Pepperoni pizza, spicy chicken sandwich, taco bar, French fries, pinto beans, Mexicali corn, choice of fruit, choice of juice, milk

and met all the greatest people in the world. “My favorite shows were Scooby Doo, Dragon Tales, and definitely That’s So Raven,” says Pineda. The celebrities he wanted to meet were Justin Timberlake, Brittany Spears, Christina Aguilera, Oprah, and Mariah Carey. Pineda’s favorite music group was the Backstreet Boys, and he loved the Power Rangers, especially the Red one. “I loved The Lion King, Toy Story, The

Sandlot, and The Parent Trap, but I hated the Wizard of Oz and Alice in Wonderland,” he says. His favorite games were Game Boy, Nintendo, Mario, and the classic hide and seek. Ashley Johnson is a senior at MCHS. Her favorite shows were the Scooby Doo, Spongebob, Hey Arnold, and Rugrats. Brittany Spears was the celeb Johnson always wanted to meet, and the best bands were N’Sync and the Backstreet Boys. “My

from her coma and to treat her dysentery, the fetus experienced a severe placental abruption. Doctors believed that this would result in a stillbirth, and recommended that Elaine have an abortion. However, Elaine decided against having the abortion. Now, just think about a world without a man like Tim Tebow. That world would have experienced a Florida Gators team without National Championships, a Denver Broncos team that would not even have made it to the playoffs, the famed “ T e b o w Time”, and, most importantly, multiple organizations that were created to better the world.

Tim Tebow has contributed to multiple organizations, as well as founding some of his own. For example, Tebow helped to raise money for the pediatric cancer center at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. He also contributed to raising money to give disabled children a Disney trip. Tebow also launched the Tim Tebow Foundation in January 2010, following his graduation from the University of Florida. That foundaAbove: Tim tion hopes to use Tim Tebow prepares Tebow’s fame to help to throw anoth- bring faith and love to er game-win- those who may be in need ning touchdown. of it. Furthermore, while in the Philippines Tebow Left: Tebow with preached the Christian some of his new Gospel to villages and friends in the schoolchildren as well as Phillippines. aiding in medical care.

favorite games included Mario and Candyland board game, and the toys were play dough, silly putty, Lisa Frank journals and Barbie dolls,” she says. Her style, like many children, was bangs and hair bows. “My favorite movie was Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” Johnson says. Birthday party themes she remembers are at Chuck E Cheese. “My favorite childhood memory was Christmas Day when I got my first Barbie Jeep,” she states. Summer Swann is also a

senior at McNairy. Her favorite shows of the 90s were Rocket Power, Powerpuff Girls, Scooby Doo, Spongebob, Beavis and Butthead, and Mystery Hunter. Johnny Depp is the celeb Swann has been dying to meet, and her fave music groups include The Runaways, Bullet for My Valentine, and Green Day. “My favorite games were twister, roller blading, spin the bottle, Clue, Hide n seek, and tag in the dark!” Swann states. The birthday parties she remembers were Barbie, she unfortunately

Also, Tebow sup-photos by ESPN.com ports over forty other national evangelists in the Philippines. In the United States, Tebow has preached at prisons, schools, churches, youth groups, at meetings, and at conferences. In addition, the Tim Tebow Foundation and the CURE organization are participating in multiple construction operations, including a children’s hospital in the Philippines. Tim Tebow is not only an inspiration to athletes across the United States, but also to anyone who wishes to instill hope and love to people all across the world. Even if Tebow is unsuccessful in his football aspirations, hopefully he can continue to impact people in need.

adds. Her favorite movies of the 90s include Halloween Town, Alice in Wonderland, Scary Movie, and Sleepy Hollow. Her style was Mary Jane shoes, puff skirts, jeans, converse, random tee shirts, ribbons, shorts, knee socks, and some boy tee shirts. Her fave toys included Hot Wheels, Walkman, Barbie Dolls, playing soccer and writing in journals. Each childhood is memorable and important. We all have favorites in our lives, and some things will never change.

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Donnie Ray Killingsworth

Melba Jo Reaves Wolf

Mickey Redmon

Donnie Ray (Danny) Killingsworth was born December 20, 1974 in McNairy County, TN, the son of the late Larry and Deborah Lipford Killingsworth. He departed this life on Friday, February 2, 2012 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 37 years, 1 month, 13 days. He was united in marriage to Chrissy Simpson on July 25, 1996. Mr. Killingsworth was an Automotive Mechanic. He is survived by his wife Chrissy (Simpson) Killingsworth; a son, Dexter Killingsworth; a sister, Janice Stevens; a nephew, Zackery Wheeler, all of Shiloh, TN. A host of extended family and friends. A graveside service was held on February 10, 2012 at the Mt. Vinson Cemetery in Stantonville, Tennessee. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer in charge of arrangements.

Melba Jo Reaves Wolf was born February 5, 1944 in Lexington, TN, the daughter of the late Troy B. and Luvina Page Reaves. She was united in marriage to William Raymond Wolf on July 14, 1960. Mr. Wolf preceded her in death on August 24, 1993. Mrs. Wolf formerly worked as a waitress for the Country Kitchen Restaurant in Selmer. She was also a homemaker and a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Wolf enjoyed making people laugh, and she loved singing and listening to music. Mrs. Wolf departed this life on January 31, 2012 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 67 years, 11 months, 26 days. She is survived by four sisters: Patsy Ann Crowe of Parsons, TN, Christine Stanfill of Marshall, TX, Charlotte Ann Reeves of Jackson, TN, and Barbara Jean Fields of Jackson, TN; three brothers: Billy Joe Reeves of Bemis, TN, James Robert (Jimmy) Reaves of Bemis, TN, and Charles Thomas (Bubba) Reaves of Decaturville, TN; her friend and caregiver, Christie Edwards of Selmer, TN; special friend Donnie Parker and many extended family and friends. A graveside service was held on February 5, 2012 at the Lexington City Cemetery.

Mickey Redmon of Mobile, AL was born October 10, 1961 in Hardin County, TN, the son of the late Ford and Joyce Jones Redmon. Mr. Redmon departed this life on February 1, 2012 at the age of 50 years, 3 months, 22 days. He is survived by two daughters, Danielle Vorwerk and husband Richard of Nashville, TN, and Jessalyn Redmon of Mobile, AL; three sons, Heath Redmon of Bethel Springs, TN, Casey Redmon of Bethel Springs, TN, and Ki Redmon of Mobile, AL; a sister, Julie Redmon of Collierville, TN; and a brother, Tim Redmon of Olive Branch, MS. In addition to his parents, Mr. Redmon was preceded in death by a sister, Sonjia (Redmon) Blanco of Germantown, TN. Memorial Services were held on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 3:00 PM at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with John Barnes officiating.

Peggy Sue Lipford Peggy Sue Lipford was born August 25, 1934 in Purdy, TN, the daughter of the late Willie and Sudie Holmes Gann. On May 15, 1954, she was united in marriage to Charles Lipford who survives. Mrs. Lipford worked at Brown Shoe Factory and was a retired cafe manager. Mrs. Lipford was Baptist in her beliefs and attended the Landmark Pentecostal Church. She loved tending her flowers, watching soap operas, and listening to country music. She was a wonderful cook and made the best dressing. Mrs. Lipford departed this life on February 7, 2012 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 77 years, 5 months, 13 days. She is survived by her husband of 57 years Charles Lipford of Bethel Springs, TN; two sons, Danny K. Lipford and wife Patsy of Bethel Springs, TN, and Tony W. Lipford and wife Melissa of Martin, TN; two grandchildren, Cody Lipford of Adamsville, TN, and Matthew Cain and wife Jessica of Booneville, MS; a great-grandchild, Carter Cain of Booneville, MS; two sisters, Ruby West of Adamsville, TN, and Gwen Henry and husband Bill of Bethel Springs, TN; and a brother, Harold Gann of Jackson, TN. In addition to her parents, Mrs Lipford was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Sullivan; and a brother, Gerald Gann. Services were held on February 9, 2012 at 1:00 PM at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Darrell Mofett and Randy Smith officiating. Burial followed in the Beauty Hill Cemetery at Bethel Springs, Tennessee. Serving as pallbearers were Fred Mullin, Randy Drinkard, Joey Lipford, Keith Lipford, Frankie Wilson and Jamey Wilson.

Arbie Rainey Arbie Rainey, 97 years, 7 months, of Escondido, CA., died Sunday, January 29, 2012, at Escondido Care Center. Born on June 23, 1914, in Sardis, TN, daughter of the late Wiley Houston and Ida Ann Mitchell McCormack, she had lived in California since 1949. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Irene and Phil Davison, of Escondido, CA, grandchildren; Kasandra Ireland of Stelle, IL., Donna Hartman of Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Dana MacDonald of Costa Mesa, CA, Deborah Karolyof Anderson, CA, Travis Cole of Ruther Glen, VA, Lisa Prescott of Commerce, GA, and Angela Cook of Escondido, CA; 10 great granddaughters, 6 great grandsons, 19 great great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by husband, Marvin Rainey, daughter, Maerene Hartman, and 5 sisters; Tiny Flatt, Fleetie McCormack, Pearl Hill, Ollie Beecham-Davis and Lexie Robertson. Services were held on February 4 at Alhiser-Comer Mortuary in Escondido, CA, with Rev. Richard Huls officiating and music by Lisa Prescott and Angela Cook. Inurnment at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer, TN is being handled by Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer. An informal graveside Memorial is scheduled for May 13, 2012.

Sadie Lou Mathis Sadie Lou Mathis 77, of Pocahontas, died Friday, February 10, 2012 at Mississippi Care Center in Corinth, Mississippi. Born June 17, 1934 in Hornsby, she was the daughter of the late John Leonard and Carrie Ocylee Price Ingle. Living most of her life in Hardeman County, she was a river boat cook and had once owned her own restaurant. She married James Horace Mathis, February 12, 1953 who died July 23, 2001 after 48 years of marriage. Mrs. Mathis was a member of the Pocahontas First Baptist Church. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m., Sunday, February 12, 2012 at Shackelford’s Middleton Chapel with Steve McKee officiating. Burial was in the Oak Grove Independent Methodist Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Bolivar were in charge of the services. She leaves as her survivors 3 daughters, Pam (John Babcock) Simpson of Selmer, Wanda (Landon) Shearon and Merrie (Tommy) McQueen both of Pocahontas; a brother, Wendell Ingle of New Albany, MS; a sister Bonnie Vaughn of Pocahontas; 7 grandchildren, Billy Wilkerson, Bryan McQueen, Jerry Sims, Chad McQueen, Matt Shearon, Christy Cherkesky, and Stacy Marcum; and 9 great grandchildren, Seth Wilkerson, Clayton Wilkerson, Thomas McQueen, Andrew Sims, Riley Sims, Lauryn Shearon, Hallie McKinnie, Tyler Marcum, and Waylon Marcum. The family requests memorials to be sent to the National Alzheimers Foundation or Pocahontas First Baptist Church.

Mary Bess Abernathy Mary Bess Abernathy was born November 18, 1918 in McNairy County, TN, the daughter of the late Terry and Addie Darby Abernathy. She departed this life on February 12, 2012 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 93 years, 2 months, 25 days. Miss Abernathy was a member of Selmer First Christian Church. She was a homemaker and a longtime member of the Argonaut Book Club. Survivors are her nephew, Terry Abernathy and wife Anne of Selmer, TN; three great nieces, Paige Abernathy Hill and husband Travis of Nashville, TN, Darby Abernathy Farmer and husband Jason of Memphis, TN, Mary Cille Heehs and husband Chris, also of Memphis; a great nephew, Lee David Wilds of Nashville. A host of extended family and friends. In addition to her parents, Miss Abernathy was preceded in death by a brother, Will Terry Abernathy, and a niece Mary Jane Wilds. Graveside Services were held on Monday, February 13, 2012 at 1:00 PM at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer, Tennessee with Gregg Worthey and James Adkins officiating. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of arrangements.

Earl Wayne Tacker, Sr. Earl Wayne Tacker Sr. was born September 15, 1943 in McNairy County, TN, the son of the late Johnny and Delia Stanford Tacker. Mr. Tacker worked at Brown Shoe Company as an inspector. He served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean conflict. When his health allowed he loved to hunt, fish and garden. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Mr. Tacker departed this life on February 10, 2012 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 68 years, 4 months, 26 days. He is survived by two daughters, Carol Baker of Morris Chapel, TN, Sondra Lambert and husband Greg of Adamsville, TN; a son, Earl Tacker, Jr. and wife Angela of Stantonville, TN; a sister, Diane Jones of Leapwood, TN; a brother, Eugene Tacker and wife Mildred of Stantonville, TN; six grandchildren, Ricky Lee Jr., Greg Lee, Brittany Garvin and husband Daniel, Cody Tacker, Cassie Brown, Kayla Lambert; three great grandchildren, Kaydence Lee, Madysen Tacker, Justin Garvin. Services were held on February 13, 2012 at 3:00 PM at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Adamsville in Adamsville, Tennessee, with Chuck Castles officiating. Burial followed in the Mars Hill Cemetery at Adamsville, Tennessee.

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Monette Lamarr-Torres Monette Lamarr-Torres was born March 3, 1948 in Corinth, MS, the daughter of the late Sanders “Sarge” and Thelma Gardner Surratt. Mrs. Torres was a member of Pleasant Site Baptist church. She retired from Aqua Glass after 30 years. She enjoyed auctions, flea markets and raising animals on the farm purchased by her grandfather. Mrs. Torres passed away peacefully on February 11, 2012 at her home in Stantonville, TN at the age of 63 years, 11 months, 8 days. She is survived by her husband Ray of Stantonville, TN; two daughters, Trasonda and Kimberly; two grandchildren, Anand and Nisha. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Torres was preceded in death by her first husband, Benny Joe Austin. Memorial Services were held on February 13, 2012 at 6 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Jetta Forsythe officiating.

Charles M. Shea Charles M. Shea was born May 6, 1930 in McNairy County, TN, the son of the late George M. and Sadye Mae Shelton Shea. Mr. Shea departed this life on February 9, 2012 in Corinth, Mississippi at the age of 81 years, 9 months, 3 days. He was united in marriage to Juanita Sue King Shea who preceded him in death on March 31, 2009. Mr. Shea worked in sheet metal construction and was a member (retired) of the Sheet Metal Workers Union Local #4 in Memphis, TN. He was a member of Cypress Tank Church of Christ, a veteran of the United States Air Force, and a Mason of the Middleton, TN Masonic Lodge. He loved to garden, fish, rabbit hunt, and play with his grandbabies. He is survived by two daughters, Joye Shea of Memphis, TN, Lisa Shea Jones and husband Ted of Clinton, AR; two sons, Greg Shea and wife Cetta of Memphis, TN, Chuck Shea and wife Wanda of Middleton, TN; four sisters, Wilma Hurley of Stantonville, TN, Connie Kirk of Canton, MI, Sandra Bahr of Selmer, TN, Kay Caudill of Port Angeles, WA; a brother, Dennis Shea of Rickman, TN; 6 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren. A host of extended family and friends. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Shea was preceded in death by a son, Ronnie Shea; a sister, Nan Roberson; three brothers, George Melvin Shea, James O’Shea, Tim Shea. Funeral services were held on Monday, February 13, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Dr. Brian Jackson, Dr. David Powell officiating. Burial followed in the Ramer Cemetery at Ramer, Tennessee. Serving as Pallbearers were David Weathers, Mike Shirley, David Forsythe, Ted Jones, David Dickey, Johnny Allen.

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Soil Conservation: Hurley Kirby built 10,000 feet of terraces on his farm last week. The terraces were laid out by technicians and the work was done by a local contractor. Co-operators receiving fish for their ponds last week were: Cecil Wooten, Guys; M W Bigger, Selmer; Roscoe Raines, Lawton. A complete terracing system was laid out on J P Gann’s farm which includes 4,500 feet of terraces and 500 feet of meadow terrace outlets. Pickwick Shriner Club met at the Thrasher’s Café Nov 29. Attendance prize was won by Clyde Treece of Leapwood. News: Officers were elected, and those from this county were: Vice P - Troy Pettigrew of Adamsville; Treasurer - Edgar Hodges of Selmer; Secretary - J Louis Adams of Selmer; Program Chairman - Joe Dave Robinson of Selmer. Hine’s Store by Miss Irma Plunk - Gary Warren Blakely, little four month old son of Mr and Mrs Warren Blakely was one of the four lucky winners of a baby carriage given away by Selmer Furniture and Appliance. Mr and Mrs Lois Hurst have moved from this community to Guys. Buena Vista Road - Mr and Mrs Wilford Nethery are the proud parents of a baby boy named Donald Niel. Adamsville and Bethel Springs played basketball Friday night. The Bethel Springs Girls emerged from the first game the victors, defeating Adamsville 58 to 52. Coach Derucie Henry, says this is one of the best girl games he ever witnessed. Line up: Bethel Springs: Barber 22, Patterson 17, Burgess 19, Murray (G) , Hendrix (G) , Weaver (G). Subs: Russom, McNeil, Plunk. Adamsville: Young 12, Morris 37, Snodgrass 3, Seaton (G) Littlefield (G) Meek (G) Subs: Matlock. The boys game was onesided with Adamsville quintet piling up 72 points while the Bethel Springs lads only scored 39.Line Up: Adamsville: Rickman 14, Cagle 4, Blanton 4, Wicker 16, Brush 19, subs Hamm 1, Christopher 5, R Milford 4, Grooms, Patevour 5, Milford . Bethel Springs: Naylor 8, shelton 7, Bishop 19, Maness 1, Hopkins 4, subs Rouse, Moore, Sherfield, Miller, Gage. Referee Orvil Glover. Ramer played Selmer at Ramer. The Ramer girls quickly out-distanced the Selmer lassies. Final score Ramer 46, Selmer 33. Line up Ramer: Sims 23, Harben 8, Barham 6, Hamm (G) Norwood (G) Teague (G) Subs Bass 9, Kennedy, Price. Selmer line up: Smith 19, Plunk 8, Raines 6, Watson (G) Joplin (G) Richards (G) Subs Wright, Davis, Mitchell, Baker. The boy’s game was a thriller in the first quarter with Ramer trailing close behind Selmer. That didn’t last long and Selmer lads soon settled down and started to build up to a big lead, winning

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Volume 107, Number 39, Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Mcnairy voices

looking back 60 years ago

Dec. 7, 1951

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.

What words of encouragement would you give to the county basketball teams at the district tournaments? 87 to 51. Selmer lineup: McClain 34, Bill Kirk 5, R Carter 13, Bob Kirk 15, McCullar 12, subs, D Carter, Farris 1, Muldon, Kinchen 2, C Kirk 3, Barron 2, Hockaday, Moore. Ramer lineup: King 8, Forsythe 8, Martin 12, Teague 6, Wren 10, subs Locke 5, Callins, Horton 2, Henry, Mullins. Refrees Winston Simmons and Jim Murdaugh. Selmer played Michie on Tuesday night but a lineup was not listed. The Michie girls easily won over the Selmer girls 53 to 29. The Selmer boys were not pressed in their win over Michie boys with a lop-sided score of 92 to 21. Beauty Hill by Mrs E C Holland - there has been quite a bit of sickness in this community, but so far none serious except W A Hill. Amos Lipford and family have moved out of this community to out beyond New Church on Finger Leapwood Rd.John Allison has bought the John Lipford farm and recently moved there, near Kirby schoolhouse. Showing at the Ritz next week: Angels In The Outfield - No Questions Asked - Meet Me After The Show - Angel And The Badman - Silver City bonanza - The Secret Of Convict Lake. Gravel Hill by Mrs Opal Gray - Granville Curtis left Monday for Lackland Air Force Base. Mr and Mrs Tulon Samples are the proud parents of a baby girl. Hello Carol. Mr Vester Springer suddenly passed away last Saturday night. He was the son of the late Mr and Mrs Polk Springer. He was buried near Burnsville, Miss. West Shiloh by Miss Zaida Fullwood - Russell Gray is in the Kennedy Hospital. Mr and Mrs Jim Flatt are the proud parents of a baby girl who came to their home early Monday morning. Mrs Ed Harvey, grandmother is there to help with the baby. Mr and Mrs A J Smith and children, who have been living in Selmer, have moved in the house with his mother Mrs Susan Smith. News of the Colored by Lula Prather - Born to Mr and Mrs William Ed Roberts a baby boy named Larry Leroy. Mr Ausbon Roberts left Saturday for Camp Killman NJ. Selmer by Mrs Terry Abernathy - Mr and Mrs Robert Goad, former residents of Selmer, have been living in Birmingham, Ala, are moving back to Selmer. Mrs Goad is the former Magdalene Weeks. Mr and Mrs B A Maxedon and little Bonnie have moved into their new and attractive home near selmer, on Shiloh Road. Stantonville - Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Oval Plunk on the arrival of their little son, Terry Hayse. Stantonville Methodist Fellowship met in the home of Mr and Mrs Lacy Erwin with 50 present in spite of a downpour of rain. The biggest dinner yet - chicken with all the trimmings. Mrs Daulph Dickey read the devotional from Luke and Mrs Dock Whitaker said the prayer. Mrs Ka-

Rosalie Franzen: (Leapwood):

Tammy Freeman (Selmer)

Elizabeth Shelton (Selmer):

Dan Metzger (Selmer):

Sidney Hawkins (Selmer):

Kevin Bittner (Selmer):

“I sure hope they go all the way.”

“I wish the basketball teams the best of luck.”

“Oh, it’s good. I’ve just been talkin’ to Linda.”

“Well, practice a lot and play hard and don’t let the other team beat you.”

“I’d just encourage them to keep goin’ and do the best they can. If they do that, that’s all they can do. I’m for ‘em 100 percent.”

“Keep goin’. Y’all been doin’ an excellent job. Keep it up. Be hopeful. Have faith in the Lord and keep on playin’.”

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.

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tie Scott and Mrs Ersie Combs had charge of recreation. Prizes were given to Kay Garrison, Dolores Davis and Neal Burks. We had the revealing of our sunshine friends. Handicraft (1) Delores Davis, Stantonville (2) Myra Jean Smith, Stantonville. Home Improvement (1) Willia Jean Smith, Stantonville (2) Lila Jo Henson, Selmer. Poultry (1) Delores Ann Smith, Stantonville (2) Willia Jean Smith, Stantonville (3) Ann Wilson, rose Creek (4) Clara McNeil, Bethel Springs. Mr Anderson Matt Beavers, age 30, a resident of Memphis was killed instantly on Saturday Dec 1, 1951, when struck by an automobile on Hwy 45 about 5 miles north of Bethel Springs. Funeral services were held in

the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home and burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. Mr Beavers, according to reports had run out of gasoline on the highway and had put gasoline in the tank but was still standing on the edge of the highway when hit. He is a Navy veteran with 3.5 years in the Pacific Theatre. He is survived by his wife Mrs Anderson Beavers; three children, Anderson Jr, Patricia Ann and Peggy; parents Mr and Mrs R F Beavers of Bethel Springs; four brothers, Henry Beavers, Leroy Beavers, Jim Beavers and McKinley Beavers, of Memphis and Selmer; two sisters, Mrs Carrie Elizabeth Howell and Mrs Myrtle V Farley. Mr Vester Springer age 61, a resident of the Eastview Community died Dec 1, 1951. Ser-

vices, conducted by Bro J E Bolding, were held at Gravel Hill and burial was in the Mt Gilead Cemetery in Mississippi. Mr Springers was a veteran of WWI. He is survived by his wife Mrs Effie Springer. Mrs Rachel Rebecca Lee, age 85, died at Western State Hospital Dec 1, 1951. Funeral services conducted by Bro Frank S Perry, were held at the Sweet Lips Church and burial in the cemetery there. The deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs Ada Surratt and Mrs Ella Shelton and one son Enloe Lee. Pvt George E Gilchrist, age 19, son of Mr and Mrs G E Gilchrist, who was killed in Korea. A military funeral with Bro Albert Plunk in charge, is being held today, Dec 7, 1951 at Mt Vinson Church. Pallbearers will

be members of the Adamsville American Legion. Burial will be in Mt Vinson Cemetery. He resided in the Gilchrist community near Adamsville before entering the services. Besides his parents, he is survived by one brother John L Gilchrist and three sisters, Mrs Marie Smelser, Mrs Lucy William and Miss Martha June Gilchrist. Miss Anna F Wood, age 96, died Nov 30, 1951.Pallbearers were: Earl Scott, Allen Wooten, Lanie Moore, Bill Garrett, W W Thompson, Slater Robinson. Miss Wood was born Aug 3, 1855 on Tontogany, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Emelius Wood, a doctor, who was the first male child born in the State of Ohio. Volume 48 number 1. Wilbur Wright, Editor and Publisher.

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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birthday

Happy 5th

Ben Tyler Brush celebrated his fifth birthday on January 11, 2012. He enjoyed a Cars party at his home with family. Ben is the son of Brian and Brandi Brush of Selmer. He has a younger sister Brooke, who is one year old. Grandparents are Danny and Linda Bias and Robby and Gloria Brush, all of Selmer. Great grandparents are the late Arthur and Lois Naylor, the late Council an derive Bias, Dean and the late Leon Bennett of Bath Springs, and the late Sol and Cosette Brush.

Ben Tyler Brush

Nadia Nelson

Welcome Nadia

birthday

Nadia Lauren Nelson was born Dec. 28, 2011 in Memphis. Nadia weighed 6 lbs., 9 oz.’s, and was 20 ½ in. long. Nadia is welcomed at home by her big brother, Rex, as well as mom and dad, Marc and Jennifer Nelson. Nadia’s grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John Nelson of Orlando, FL, Ms. Carol Nelson of Dixon, IL, and Robby and Gloria Brush of Selmer, TN. Nadia’s great-grandparents are Mrs. Dean Bennett and the late Leon Bennett of Bath Springs, the late Sol and Cosette Brush of Selmer and John and Ann Nelson of Centennial, CO.

Happy 1st Rex Solomon Nelson celebrated his first birthday September 11, 2011 with a firefighter party at his home. Rex is the son of Marc and Jennifer Nelson of Millington. Rex’s grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John Nelson of Orlando, FL, Ms. Carol Nelson of Dixon, IL, and Robby and Gloria Brush of Selmer, TN. Nadia’s great-grandparents are Mrs. Dean Bennett and the late Leon Bennett of Bath Springs, the late Sol and Cosette Brush of Selmer and John and Ann Nelson of Centennial, CO. Rex also recently welcomed a new sister, Nadia.

community news Brooke Jillian Brush

Happy 1st Brooke Jillian Brush celebrated her first birthday on September 23, 2011. She enjoyed a party at her home with family. Brooke is the daughter of Brian and Brandi Brush of Selmer. She has an older brother, Ben, who is five years old. Grandparents are Danny and Linda Bias and Robby and Gloria Brush, all of Selmer. Great grandparents are the late Arthur and Lois Naylor, the late Council an derive Bias, Dean and the late Leon Bennett of Bath Springs, and the late Sol and Cosette Brush.

card of thanks

Whitten Family Words cannot express the sincere thanks for all the love and support shown to us during the illness and passing of our loved one, Mae Ala Whitten. Your prayers, calls, food, flowers, and other tokens of love for her are appreciated so much.

Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Driver’s License Checkpoint, Hwy 22 and 69 Intersection at Milledgeville. Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, 10 p.m. to 11 p.m.: Sobriety Checkpoint, Hwy 22 and 57 Intersection near Michie.

FISH DAY! IT’S TIME TO STOCK YOUR POND! Delivery Will Be:

Tuesday, February 28

Selmer 12:00 - 12:45 @ Mid-South Farmers Co-op

Wednesday, February 29

Savannah 9:15 - 10:00 @ Hardin’s Farm & Tractor Supply

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• 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) 6453866 • Seniors Zumba Classes McNairy Senior Center is offering Zumba Gold classes Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2 p.m. at the Senior Center, 408 Park Ave., Adamsville. Zumba Gold is a be-

Kay Bolyn and family Beverly Lambert and family JJ Sellers Brody Robinson

Tennessee Highway Patrol enforcement plans for February 24

• Volunteers Needed Magnolia Regional Hospice is currently seeking individuals or groups to be trained as volunteers. Hospice is a program of caring for individuals who are terminally ill with six months or less to live. These individuals choose to remain at home with family or a caregiver. Some of the ministry opportunities for volunteers are sitting with the patient in their homes to allow the caregiver a break, grocery shopping, reading to the patient, craft opportunities, bereavement/grief support and in-office work. Please contact Lila Wade, Volunteer Coordinator, to learn more about this rewarding opportunity. The contact number is (662) 293-1405 or 1-800-8437553

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ginners class for seniors, those with health or mobility issues and is low impact. Class will be taught by Teresa Martin, a certified Zumba instructor. Cost is $2 a class. For further information contact Cindy at 632-0302. • Program for arthritis sufferers UT Extension in McNairy County will begin offering an Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Program.The six class program is designed for people with arthritis to reduce pain and stiffness, help maintain or improve mobility, muscle strength, memory, and balance. Individuals of all ages can benefit from the slow motion and low impact course. Classes will be held every Tuesday and Thursday beginning on Feb. 7 and ending on Feb. 23. The class will be offered at Selmer First Baptist Church at 6 p.m. and last for one hour. Cost of the six class program is $35. For more information,

please contact UT Extension at (731) 645-3598. February 16 • Retired teachers meeting The McNairy County Retired Teachers will meet Feb. 16, 2012 at the McConnico Library at 2 p.m. Since this is a joint meeting with Hardin county, all McNairy county members are encouraged to attend and bring a favorite finger food. The program will be presented by Morris Fair who will give us information on the “state” of Tennessee Retired Teachers. All members are urged to attend this informative meeting. • Cattlemen’s Association meeting You are invited to join the McNairy-Chester Cattlemen’s Association for their meeting Thursday, February 16 at 6:30 p.m. at Whiskers Fish House in Henderson TN. The program will be presented by Rod Hudcheson of Norbrook

Animal Health who is the dinner sponsor for the meeting. For more information call Scott at 610-1753 or Hilda at 645-6919

February 17 • Redbird tryouts The Adamsville Redbirds 11 and under tournament team will be holding try-outs on Saturday, Feb. 17 at noon at the Adamsville City Park. Any boy who does not turn 12 before May 1 is welcome to come and try out. For more information, call or text Keesha Klinck (731)438-1099 or email keeter38310@yahoo.com.

February 18 • Black History Parade Black History Parade at 10 a.m. Theme: remembering the past, but leaving a legacy for the future. African American History Banquet at 6 p.m. Featuring Dr. Jerry Woods as the keynote speak-

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McNairy County Healthcare

anniversary

Estel and Helen King

65th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. King will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on February 16, 2012. We love you, Lynn and Carol Smith, Eric, Lisa and Riley Smith, Jill, Curtis, Josh and Elisabeth Fowlkes, Tony, Marie, Brittany, and Michael King

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er at the Selmer Civic Center. Dr. Woods is a former educator in McNairy County and now serves as the Superintendent of Schools in Forrest City, Arkansas. Sponsored by the Community Development Coalition, Mary Lou Johnson Foundation, and Rosenwald Community Center. Tickets are $25/adult, $10/children (7-18) February 19 • Walking Tall Pageant Miss Walking Tall Pageant Will be held on Feb. 19. Miss Tennessee is going to be there and perform her talent. We have girls competing from all over the state. They will be competing in

swimsuit, talent, evening wear, and interview and the winner will compete in the Miss Tennessee pageant in June. We have a local dance team from Adamsville for entertainment. The cost to get in is $5 and it starts at 4 p.m. at the Marty in Adamsville. February 21 • Pickwick Landing Rotary Charity Event of the Year $25 Donation • Fat Tuesday, February 21 • Host: Freddy T’s Cajun and Traditional Buffet, Auction, Dancing, Door Prizes. 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Live Music Featuring: Coon Dog Funeral, Sandy Carroll, Steve Hopper, Amy Slack. Call (731)9261776 for tickets and info. Buy Tickets at Freddy Ts, Central Bank, Crye Leike Pickwick or from any

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Soul Mate By Dorothy Goodrum Have you ever had the pleasure of meeting someone and formed an instant bond? This week I had a great time sitting down and visiting with one of our residents who has come to stay in our home for rehab, Mr. Jerri Hill. Mr. Jerri was born in Malden Missouri, the son of a Baptist Ministry. He started out his working career as a salesman and very soon had two offices that he was in charge of. He did very well at being a salesman financially. He told me at the age of thirty he became a born again believer and his whole life changed. He and a friend went to a mission one night and he found a new purpose in his life: A calling to serve his Lord by helping in a mission that reaches out to people who had problems with drugs and alcohol. He later was offered a position as a cook, “now” Mr. Jerri said. “I didn’t know how to cook but I soon learned.” He said they would feed thousands of people who were hungry but before they fill their stomach they would try to feed them with spiritual food. He then was offered and accepted the job as assistant director. Later he became the Executive Director of Ministry for the mission in Portland Oregon. Pickwick Landing Rotary member. February 23 • Republican Women The McNairy County Republican Women will meet Thursday, February 23 at Southern Taste (formerly Mulberry Manor) at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to come. For more info., call Peggy Daniel (731) 645-3119. February 25 • Brasfield benefit Benefit for retired highway patrol officer David Brasfield, cancer patient at the Senior

He enjoyed trying to serve his Lord until tragedy hit Mr. Jerri home. He resigned his position and went through a very bad time in his life. He was then called home to help with his parents. His dad had died and his mother needed care. Mr. Jerri moved back to Malden to help with his mom. At that time, he said, something very important happen in his life. He met and married the lady he states is the best thing that ever happened to me. Bonnie and Mr. Jerri have been married for twenty -five years. “My story” Mr. Jerri said, “should be written in a book.” “Well I have yet to write a book, but would like to share the story of this great man. Their parents were both pastors and were mentors to each other. Mr. Jerri has three children’s two boys and one daughter. He spends his college days at Taft University in California and when I asked what he did, he stated “played sports.” I asked which and he said all of them. He later was called into service and spent some time in France. His job in the service, he told me was to entertain the troops and he did so by playing sports. He is a die-hard Cardinal fan, and loves Southern Gospel Music. I asked his favorite song and then he asked mine. I told him “Amazing Grace” and “What a Friend we have in Jesus.” He said that is everybody favorCommunity Center on Sat., Feb. 25, 2012 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Whole BBQ chicken $6.50/ half $3.50. Stew by the gallon $15/ half gallon $7.50. Bring your own container or we have some. Stew meal with dessert and drink $5. There will be a cake walk, live auction, various musical performances and gospel singing all day, and tickets will be sold $2 to win a .22 Smith & Wesson handgun. A Schwan’s truck will be there from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more info, call Pat Jones (731) 989-3402, Regina Cupples (731) 608-8594, or Phyllis Brown (731) 608-1440.

ite mine is “Precious Memories.” Now I knew talking to this great man and his wife I had found a soul friend. I promise you I have some Precious Memories the time I spend with this great man of faith. I like to adopt people in my life but was soon informed by another friend I was not the only one who enjoyed talking to Mr. Jerri. Dyana Gates has also become close friends with Mr. Jerri. Dyana Gates is from Corinth, Mississippi and is a big part to our rehab department. She has been married to her husband Kenny for 14 years. They have two children, Jordan who is nine and Madison who is 4 years old. Dyana graduated from the University of Mis-

sissippi Medical Center in May of 1999 with a Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy. She worked at Magnolia Hospital in Corinth, MS for five years prior to coming to work for Rehab America in Selmer, in May of 2005. In her free time, she is very active at her church, First Baptist Church in Corinth, Mississippi. She assists with 1st and 2nd grade Children’s Choir and 3rd and 4 th grade GA’s. Friends are developed and memories are made with so many of our residents we are always glad to see them meet their goal of returning home. We miss the friendship we have developed with them, but feel honored to have been a part of there life’s. Until next time.

• TEA Party The Patriots For Civic Action is sponsoring a TEA Party where we will be presenting a summary of the presidential candidate’s positions on current issues to help prepare citizens for the upcoming primary elections. Some of the subjects we will cover are: constitution, right to bear arms, Patriot Act, Education, Business Regulations, Cap and Trade, TARP, UN, federal bailouts, illegal immigration benefits, Obamacare, abortion, and taxes. A presentation on an update on any new or current issues

that citizens may want to contact their state and federal representatives about. Come join the discussion on Saturday, Feb. 25th at 10 a.m. at the Selmer Courthouse upstairs courtroom. Selmer McConnico Library (225 Oak Grove Rd) from 9:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. If you want us to email you an electronic copy of the detailed report used for in our presentation which has links to the candidate’s website email us at: patriotsforcivicactionselmertn@ gmail.com

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McNairy Business Spotlight: Kokomo’s 50’s Diner Business: Kokomo’s 50’s Diner Location: 740 Hwy 64, Adamsville Phone: (731) 632-1958 Open Since: Nov. 2008 Hours: Wed. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Visit Kokomo’s 50’s Diner on Facebook

Owner: Cora Mae Daniel “Come experience a blast from the past at Kokomo’s. We try to make you feel like you have taken a step back in time and make your dining experience a fun and memorable time with your family and friends.” Do you want your business to appear in McNairy Business Spotlight? McNairy Business Spotlight is a new section highlighting a unique shopping, dining or service related business each week. Businesses are chosen in a random drawing every Wednesday from all of our valid entries for that week. To enter, drop your business card off at the Independent Appeal office at 111 North Second St., Selmer, Tenn. Businesses are limited to one appearance in the MBS per calendar year.

Where in McNairy

Staff photo by Andrew Alexander

Where in McNairy is a weekly contest in which readers are asked to identify a beautiful, unique, or overlooked locale within the county. To win, readers must be the first to identify the approximate location of our weekly photo. The winning entry will be sent to submissions@independentappeal. com and must contain the subject line ‘Where in McNairy,’ and a contact name and phone number in the e-mail body. We will identify each week’s winner in the following issue. This week’s winner will receive a $15 gift card to Mid-Town Pharmacy in Selmer. The Independent Appeal is not responsible for lost, misdirected or undelivered emails. Week 13 winner was Charles A. Young who correctly guessed the old Browders building in Selmer, winning a $15 gift card to Ada’s Unique Country Store in Bethel Springs.

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• Book signing Christian fiction author of the Ten Commandment mystery series, Gerald Trimmer, will be having a book signing Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Selmer McConnico Library (225 Oak Grove Rd) from 9:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. March 3 • Kings and Queens for the Cure Pageant The 4th annual Kings and Queens for the Cure pageant will be held on March 3 starting at 2 p.m. The pageant will be held at the Adamsville Elementary School gym. Age division will be newborn through Mrs. and newborn through 3 in the boys division. Concessions will be available along with t-shirts this year. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society’s relay for life. For questions call Angie Stadinger at (731)646-1039. If you would like to print a form, please go to relaypageant.weebly.com. You can also pick up a form at Hawk and Company in Selmer, Penny Lane’s in Savannah, Cheryl’s in Corinth, and B&J formals in Corinth. Thank you for supporting this wonderful cause.

March 8 • Welcome to Medicare Workshop The Welcome to Medicare workshop sponsored by Selmer Senior Center has been rescheduled from January 31, 2012 to March 8, 2012. Please pre-register to insure there is enough material for everyone. Call Hollie Knight at 645-7843 for more information or to preregister.

ation Department will be starting a co-ed volleyball league. The first meeting will be held on March 29 at 6 p.m. for all interested teams or players. This meeting will be to discuss rules. Cost will be $25/player. Teams must consist of at least one female. Games will be played on Thursday nights at the Selmer Community Center beginning the following week. For more info, call (731) 610-7170.

March 13 • Taste of McNairy Habitat for Humanity McNairy County wishes to extend a personal invitation to all residents of McNairy County (and beyond) to join us once again for a delightful and fun-filled evening with friends and neighbors at the 8th Annual Taste of McNairy Tuesday, March 13, 2012. “Tasting” will take place from 5 p.m. through 7 p.m. at the Selmer Civic Center located at 230 North 5th Street. You may call Donny or Diana Gibbs at (731) 645-9868, Jo Rica Moore at (731)645-4930 or Judy Mashburn at (731) 645-9384 for additional information. Free shuttle bus will be available for your convenience.

March 30 • All 2011-2012 graduating seniors at Adamsville High School and McNairy Central High School: The R.M. and Myrtis Dickson scholarship applications are available at your counselor’s office. The applications should be returned completed by March 30, 2012 for consideration. Two (2) scholarships will be awarded at each school. Applicants for these $2,000 scholarships, made available through the Presbyterian churches of McNairy County, will be reviewed by committee with a personal interview involved and presented to the recipients on Awards Day at each school.

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Staff Photo by Andrew Alexander

After defeating Trinity Christian Academy and playing their last regular season home game, Adamsville High School Lady Cardinal seniors Nikki White, Brianne Knight, and Macayla Kiddy stand probably in front of AHS fans after being honored with their parents between games last Friday night. (See story on 2B)

Staff Photo by Amanda Lowrance

Determined to break the Bolivar defense, senior Lady Bobcat Chelsea Bodiford (15) drives to the basket for two points.

Lady Cats ranked No. 10 in state entering 14-AA District Tournament By Amanda Lowrance Head Sports Writer

After a four point win in Bolivar over the Lady Tigers, the McNairy Central Lady Bobcats (23-4, 14-0) ended their regular season as champions of District 14-AA. As of Feb. 3, the Associated Press High School Basketball Rankings had MCHS ranked at No. 10 in the state for Class 2A.

Lady Bobcats- 57 Bolivar- 53

Staff Photo by Andrew Alexander

Adamsville High School recognizes Cardinal seniors Kasey Hurley, Jalen Kendall, Manager Dustin Brewer, Josh Shoate, and Josh Sinclair after being honored on Senior Night with their parents before they took on Trinity Christian last Friday. (See story on 2B)

Forsythe, Hutton honored by AHS

Staff Photos by Andrew Alexander

Adamsville High School Lady Cardinal athletics have been in the limelight in the 2011-’12 season, and to show its appreciation the school honors Amron Forsythe (Left; Pictured with Athletic Director Ricky Coffman) and Taylor Hutton (Right) for their runs to the state tournament this school year. Both juniors represented AHS on the individual level at state competitions in different sports. Forsythe recently competed in the TSSAA Division I Girls’ Individual State Bowling Tournament in Smyrna, Tenn. on Jan. 26-27 where she finished 15th overall and 1st amongst Class A bowlers, and Hutton competed as an individual in the TSSAA Class A-AA State Golf Championships at WillowBrook Golf Club in Manchester, Tenn. on Sept. 27-28, 2011. Congratulations to both Lady Cardinals for their phenomenal seasons.

The final game of the season brought a tremendous crowd to the sauna they call a high school gym in Bolivar. Immediately, Zipporah Woods went to the line with an intentional foul from Bolivar. Woods scored the first point of the night for MCHS. The Lady Tigers jumped out to a five-point lead, but Kindra Brown knocked down two threepoint shots in the first quarter that tied the score at 13 and got the Cats back into the game. Bolivar led the first half even after Chelsea Bodiford drained two 3-pointers, making one at the half-time buzzer. McNairy, the number one team in the district, went to the locker room with a six-point deficit. Making an epic comeback, the Cats outscored the Lady Tigers 16-7 in the third quarter. Brown started the fourth quarter with a long two-point shot and Bodiford followed up from the three-point line giving MCHS a 47-42 advantage. Three consecutive shots from the field gave Bolivar the lead with only three minutes remaining. Brianna Phelps saved the day with a three-point shot and a jump shot just outside the paint to regain the lead in the heated battle. Forcing the Lady Tigers to make several fouls, MCHS inbounded the ball at half court and

made the foul shots to get the win. Dancing across the floor, the Cats celebrated an undefeated season in the district. “We had a good comeback in the second half after being down by 12 in the second quarter,” said Lady Bobcat head coach Jerry Lott. “It’s always good to win a rivalry game right before the District Tournament.” The Lady Cats hosted the first round of the 14-AA District Tournament against the Jackson Central-Merry Lady Cougars last Tuesday. Check our Facebook page for updates and scores and next week’s edition of the Independent Appeal for in-depth

tournament coverage as the games move to Lexington High School later in the week. Girls’ Box Score

MCHS BCHS

15 11 16 16 16 7

15 57 14 53

(MCHS) Chelsea Bodiford: 18 Pts, 8 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Stl; Kindra Brown: 17 Pts, 7 Reb, 5 Ast, 3 Stl; Tiffany Winebrenner: 6 Pts, 4 Reb; Brianna Phelps: 5 Pts, 3 Reb, 5 Ast, 2 Stl; Mallorie Sweat: 5 Pts, 4 Reb, 1 Ast; BreAnna Burge: 3 Pts, 1 Reb, 1 Ast; Zipporah Woods: 3 Pts, 5 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 Stl; Tierra Lusk: 2 Reb, 1 Stl; Mikaela Row-

Staff Photo by Amanda Lowrance

MCHS post player, Tiffany Winebrenner screens a Lady Tiger defender allowing senior guard, Kindra Brown to make a play inside the arch.

Selmer loses cat fight in Springfield By Christen Coulon Editor

For a fifth consecutive season the Selmer Middle School girls’ basketball team traveled to the Class 4A T-N-T State Tournament. This year, the Selmer girls found themselves in quite a cat fight as the Lady Lions battled with the Robert Ellis Lady Cougars in Springfield, Tenn. last Saturday.

Robert Ellis- 45 Lady Lions- 25

The Lions kept the game close in the first quarter in an intense defensive matchup, trailing the Cougars by only three at going into the second. The

Selmer girls kept up the heat on defense in the second quarter, but their offense suffered with the Lions managing only one field goal from the floor in the entire quarter with Selmer going to the locker room at the half trailing 21-11. The Lions came out ready to fight in the third, holding the Cougars to seven points while putting up six of their own. However, this was a game that was truly lost at the free-throw line, with Selmer trailing in the final quarters of each half due to the Cougar dominance at the line. Selmer failed to sink a single freebie in the game compared to the nearly perfect free throw performance of Robert Ellis. The Cougars quashed any hopes for

a miracle comeback in the fourth for Selmer, outscoring the Lady Lions 17-9, and ending Selmer’s season. This was Coach Robin York’s fourth season with the team. Under her tenure the Lady Lions have been County Champs her first three years and finished as runner up this year. This year, the Lady Lions finished the season 9-9 and 8-3 in the county. Girls’ Box Score

REMS 10 11 7 Selmer 7 3 6

17 45 9 25 Staff Photo by Chriten Coulon

(Selmer) Mollie Nash: 8 Pts; Selika McCord: Selmer’s Ansley Craig fights off two Cougars for a loose ball in last 6 Pts; Kaitlyn West 6 Pts; Allie Ray: 5 Pts Saturday’s T-N-T State Tournament game.

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Adamsville hosts Senior Night split By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

There were mixed emotions at Adamsville High School last Friday night. The Lady Cardinal seniors ended their regular season with a win over Trinity Christian Academy while the Cardinal seniors suffered a loss in their final home game.

Lady Cardinals- 43 Trinity Christian- 34

After a tight first half, the Lady Cardinal seniors carried Adamsville to a nine-point victory over the Trinity Christian Academy Lady Lions.

Staff Photo by Andrew Alexander

Senior Macayla Kiddy looks for an open Lady Cardinal during Adamsville’s 9-point victory over Trinity Christian on Senior Night last Friday.

Seniors Nikki White, Brianne Knight and Macayla Kiddy combined for 28 of Adamsville’s 43 points on senior night but had to navigate a rough start before they were victorious. “I thought we started out really playing weak on defense,” said AHS head coach Todd McGee. “I don’t know why we start slow. It’s not a good thing, but we’ve had eight or 10 games this year that we didn’t get out of the gates very good.” One reason might have been the fact that Adamsville was at full-strength for the first time in three weeks as Knight and Simone Wilson made their returns to the lineup, shuffling defensive assignments around. “They’ve all gotta get used to playing with each other again,” said McGee. “A lot of times the deal with getting some girls back means some will have go somewhere else on the press.” The Lady Cardinals got down early as the Lady Lions carried a 11-6 lead into the second quarter. Adamsville responded and tied the game 16-16 at halftime. They really put the pressure on TCA in the second half, forcing 11 turnovers with a defense that looked like it was starting to re-gel. “The third quarter was probably our best defensive quarter, and the fourth quarter they didn’t really have that many open looks,” McGee said. After the win, McGee was very appreciative of all the things his seniors had done and their parents as well. “I’d like to thank all the seniors, and I know it’s not their last game, but for all that they’ve done and for their leadership. They’ve represented the Lady Cardinals in the right way,” he said, “and the parents of all the seniors for allowing them to participate in high school athletics. And for all that they do and for all the things the girls do to try and support the program.” Adamsville’s win earned the team a rematch against Trinity Christian last Tuesday night in the first round of the District 15-A Tournament. The No. 3 seed Lady Cards (16-8, 7-5) hosted the No. 6

seed Lady Lions (10-16, 3-9) after press time. Girls’ Box Score

TCA AHS

11 5 7 6 10 12

11 34 15 43

(AHS) Nikki White: 12 Pts; Brianne Knight: 10 Pts, 6 Reb, 4 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk; Macayla Kiddy: 6 Pts, 7 Reb, 4 Ast, 4 Stl; Keantinez Lloyd: 5 Pts, 6 Reb, 1 Ast, 2 Stl; Ralanda Lloyd: 4 Pts, 1 Reb; Anna Shelton: 3 Pts, 1 Reb; Simone Wilson: 2 Pts, 1 Ast; Alli Pettit: 1 Pt, 1 Reb, 1 Stl, 1 Blk; Anna Johnson: 1 Reb, 1 Stl

Trinity Christian- 69 Cardinals- 52

It was a tough night for Cardinal seniors when the No. 2 team in District 15-A, the Trinity Christian Academy Lions, roared into town last Friday. “It's a tough way for them to go out,” said Adamsville head coach Nathaniel Root, “but the one way they can make up for this is go win the district tournament. They gotta get it in their heads that they can do it. If they'll get it in their heads that they can do it, we'll make a run in this district tournament.” Three-pointers were raining down from the rafters in the first quarter as both teams' leading scorers, AHS's Tucker Campbell and TCA's William Hall, combined to hit seven of them. Campbell finished with a team-high 15 points, and Hall led all scorers with 24, 18 of which came in the first half. “When you give a kid like that who can shoot a wide open look, he's going to knock it down,” said Root. “We just didn't execute our game plan coming in on (Hall).” Hall's offensive explosion in the first two quarters was not enough to break the Cardinals' spirit. They held their own and trailed by only three at the break.

The second half was a different story. The Lions extended their lead by 10 and took a 51-38 advantage into the final quarter where the Cardinals did not give up, but could not pull through. The Cardinals (4-20, 4-8) enter the district tournament as the No. 6 seed and will match up against the No. 3 seed Madison Academic Mustangs (9-17, 6-6) Thursday in Jackson, Tenn. at 6:30 p.m. Boys’ Box Score

TCA AHS

14 15 22 13 13 12

18 69 14 52

(AHS) Tucker Campbell: 15 Pts, 2 Reb, 2 Blk; Jalen Kendall: 10 Pts, 7 Reb, 2 Ast, 2 Stl; Lane Burcham: 10 Pts, 4 Reb, 2 Stl; Josh Shoate: 5 Pts, 7 Reb, 3 Ast, 1 Stl; Jacob Wallis: 5 Pts, 1 Ast, 1 Stl; Jack Majors: 4 Pts, 3 Reb; Kasey Hurley: 3 Pts, 4 Reb, 3 Ast; Brandon White: 1 Ast

Staff Photo by Andrew Alexander

Adamsville seniors deal with a tough loss to Trinity Christian on Senior Night in their last home game as Cardinals.

Cardinals wrap up road trip with wins at Sacred Heart By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

It was another night of younger players getting valuable minutes when the Cardinals and Lady Cardinals finished their four-game road stretch by beating up on Sacred Heart of Jesus High School in Jackson, Tenn. on Feb. 7.

Cardinals- 44 Sacred Heart- 24

Head coach Nathaniel Root used Adamsville’s game against Sacred Heart as a vehicle to get the Cardinals to where they needed to be physically and mentally before the district tournament began. “My goal was to get a lot of people a lot of minutes and work on our offense.” Root said. “We didn’t do any fast-breaking. I really wanted to focus on running our sets and what we gotta do as a team to get better.” After AHS’s 34-point win over the Knights on Jan. 13, the team saw this game as their opportunity to do just that. “I was really impressed with

how Sacred Heart came out and competed.” said Root. “They never quit, they never stopped and they competed the whole time, which I was really proud of because it helps my guys.” Jalen Kendall led the Cardinals with 13 points. AHS had strong contributions from two freshman, Tucker Campbell and Ross Burcham. Campbell finished with 10 and Burcham had a season-high seven points. “Everybody played hard and they played together...We could’ve scored 70, 80 points, but that’s not going to help us get better,” said Root. “Top to bottom, I think they did a good job, and the young guys really showed me some glimpses of what they’re going to be able to do in the future.” Boys’ Box Score

AHS 15 6 SHJHS 6 6

12 8

11 44 4 24

(AHS) Jalen Kendall: 13 Pts, 6 Reb, 1 Stl; Tucker Campbell: 10 Pts, 4 Reb; Ross Burcham: 7 Pts, 3 Reb, 1 Stl, 3 Blk; Jack Majors: 6 Pts, 5 Reb, 1 Ast; Josh Shoate: 4 Pts, 1 Reb, 3 Stl; Jake

Baker: 2 Pts, 4 Reb; Lane Burcham: 1 Pt, 2 Reb, 1 Ast, 2 Stl; Kasey Hurley: 1 Pt, 2 Reb, 1 Blk; Bryan Irons: 1 Reb, 1 Ast, 2 Stl; John Mark Pettit: 1 Reb, 3 Stl; Brandon White: 1 Reb, 2 Stl; Jake Miller: 1 Reb; Jacob Wallis: 2 Ast, 1 Stl

Lady Cardinals- 63 Sacred Heart- 50

It is certainly safe to say Adamsville head coach Todd McGee was pleased to bounce back from a three-game skid with a win over Sacred Heart on Feb. 7 to close out a four-game road swing for the Lady Cardinals. “You never can overestimate how important it is to get rest,” McGee said, “and when you're constantly on that cold bus, taking hour, hour and a half bus rides it starts to wear on you.” Though Adamsville picked up a 13-point win over the Lady Knights, there were stretches when the Lady Cards were not getting it done, according to McGee. “Played a lot of girls in the first half,” said McGee. “(We) came back out in the second half and

stretched the lead out. We got up 28, 30 points...and weren't able to maintain that lead.” Adamsville got off to a good enough start, outscoring Sacred Heart 31-16 in the first half, but a poor stretch of play in the third quarter while the Lady Cards watched a nearly 30-point lead get cut in half gave the Lady Knights hope. “We were better than that team, but we just didn't handle the ball that well. We had over 20 turnovers,” said McGee. “I don't know if we got across halfcourt. I told (Coach) McClain it was almost like LSU playing 'Bama in the National Championship game. We were afraid to cross halfcourt.” Despite the less than stellar

play late against Sacred Heart, senior Macayla Kiddy had a big game, scoring a third of the Lady Cards' points and finished with 21. Girls’ Box Score

AHS 21 10 17 SHJHS 10 6 13

15 63 21 50

(AHS) Macayla Kiddy: 21 Pts, 5 Reb, 4 Ast, 4 Stl; Nikki White: 11 Pts, 2 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Stl; Keantinez Lloyd: 9 Pts, 4 Reb, 4 Ast, 3 Stl, 2 Blk; Alli Pettit: 8 Pts, 2 Reb, 1 Stl; Ralanda Lloyd: 6 Pts, 2 Reb, 4 Ast, 5 Stl, 1 Blk; Anna Shelton: 3 Pts, 2 Reb, 1 Stl; Anna Johnson: 3 Pts, 1 Reb, 3 Stl; Krista Holley: 2 Pts, 4 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Stl; Taylor Hutton: 3 Reb, 1 Stl, 1 Blk; Olivia Johnson: 1 Reb; Caitlyn McAfee: 1 Stl

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sports briefs •Basketball Time for SNA-Selmer Special Needs Athletics of Selmer is proud to announce the beginning of its first ever basketball season. There will be two different signup dates. The signups will be on Saturdays, Feb. 18 and Feb. 25 from 9-12:30pm at the Selmer Community Center (230 N. 5th Street, Selmer, Tenn.). If you are unable to make one of these signup dates, you may sign your athlete up at the first game. The first game will be played Monday, March 12 at 6:30 p.m. All games will be played on Monday nights at 6:30 p.m. at the Selmer Community Center. Games will run for six weeks, with the last game being on April 16. For more information call Linda Taylor at (731) 610-7557 or Michael Richerson at (731) 3946675, or visit our website at www. specialneedsathletics.org to download registration forms. SNA welcomes any group or individual that might be interested in volunteering to help to sign up as well. We invite everyone to come out and support these incredible athletes. •Cardinal Baseball Selling Chickens Adamsville’s baseball team is selling whole and half chickens to raise funds for the upcoming season. Cardinal baseball players will be preselling half chickens for $4 and whole chickens for $8. They will be available for pick-up on Saturday, Feb. 25 at Adamsville High School between 9 a.m.-12 p.m. outside of the Jr. Pro Basketball games. For more information contact Coach Steven Lambert at (731) 632-3273 or (731) 926-5167. •Court Cats Tryouts The West TN Court Cats, a local travel basketball organization since 2007, will be holding an open tryout for boys currently in the 6th8th grades. This try-out session will be held at Michie Elementary gym on Feb. 25 beginning at 10 a.m. The Court Cats will have teams competing in six travel tournaments this year located within the Mid-South region. •Redbirds Tryouts The Adamsville Redbirds 11 and under tournament team will be holding tryouts at noon on Saturday, Feb. 17 at Adamsville City Park. Any boy who does not turn 12 before May 1, 2012 is welcome to come and try out. For more information call or text Keesha Klinck at (731) 438-1099 or email keeter38310@yahoo. com. •Ramer Softball/Baseball Ramer began USSSA Girls’ Softball signups and Dixie Youth Boys Baseball signups on Feb. 11.

Softball will be available for girls ages 4-18 years old (cut off date is Dec. 31 for age). Cost is $35 for first and $30 for each after. Tryouts for softball will be March 5. Baseball will be available for boys ages 4-14 years old. Cost is $35 for first and $30 for each after. Tryouts for baseball will be announced at a later date. All signups will be at the Ramer Quick Stop from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Feb. 18, Feb. 25, and March 3. Birth certificates are required. If you don’t have a copy, a scanner will be available. •Dirty Birds Tryout The Dirty Birds 10 and under, 12 and under, and 14 and under softball teams are holding an open practice on Feb. 18 at 10 a.m. in Savannah, Tenn. at the Hank Deberry Memorial Park. Looking for any girls who are interested in playing travel-ball in the upcoming spring and summer seasons. The girls must play hard and hustle. We are an established team with a great group of girls, parents, and coaches. All three teams just completed a successful fall season. We hope to have a large turnout, so please contact us at (731) 439-1006 or (731) 412-4005. •Volleyball League Beginning Soon The Selmer Parks and Recreation Department will be starting a co-ed volleyball league. For all interested teams or players, the first meeting will be held on March 29 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be to discuss rules. Cost will be $25 per player. Teams must consist of at least one female. Games will be played on Thursday nights at the Selmer Community Center beginning the following week. For more information call (731) 610-7170. •Adamsville Jr. Baseball, Softball The Adamsville Parks and Recreation Department began collecting signup forms for baseball and softball on Feb. 3 and will continue collections through tryouts. Baseball tryouts will be on Monday, March 5, and softball tryouts will be on Thursday, March 8. All forms must be turned into the Adamsville Parks and Recreation Department. •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. For more information call the Selmer Park and Recreation Department (731)

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645-3866. •AHS Football Strawberry Fundraiser The Adamsville High School football team will be selling flats of strawberries to raise money for the 2012 season. The strawberries come farm-fresh from Florida and are due to arrive sometime in March. Players will be selling flats for $25 or half flats for $15. Orders are due by Feb. 28. You may place an order with an AHS football player or call the office at (731) 632-3273.

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Chelsea Bodiford (MCHS) Kindra Brown (MCHS) Brianne Knight (AHS) Nikki White (AHS) Keantinez Lloyd (AHS)

17.2 14.2 14.1 11.1 10.7

Rameil Pollard (MCHS) CJ Barnes (MCHS) Jalen Kendall (AHS) Tucker Campbell (AHS) Stuart Littlejohn (MCHS)

17.7 17.5 10.3 09.8 09.6

(Regular Season Averages as of Feb. 13) 14-AA Boys Championship/Consolation: Feb. 21 Game #7 (6 p.m. @ Lexington): Loser Game #5 vs Loser Game #6

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Game #8 (7:30 p.m. @ Lexington): Winner Game #5 vs Winner Game #6

14-AA District Tournaments 14-AA Girls: Feb. 14 Game #1 (6 p.m. @ MCHS): McNairy Central vs JCM

15-A District Tournaments 15-A Girls: Feb. 14 Game #1 (6 p.m. @ Riverside): Riverside vs Scotts Hill

Game #2 (7:30 p.m. @ MCHS): Lexington vs Southside

Game #2 (6 p.m. @ Adamsville): Adamsville vs Trinity Christian

Game #3 (6 p.m. @ BCHS): Chester Co. vs Fayette-Ware

Game #3 (6 p.m. @ Middleton): Middleton vs Sacred Heart

Game # 4 (7:30 @ BCHS): Bolivar Central vs Liberty

15-A Girls: Feb. 17 Game #4 (6:30 p.m. @ Scotts Hill): Madison vs Winner Game #1

14-AA Girls: Feb. 17 Game #5 (6 p.m. @ Lexington): Winner Game #1 vs Winner Game #2

Game #5 (8 p.m. @ Scotts Hill): Winner Game #2 vs Winner Game #3

Game #6 (7:30 p.m. @ Lexington): Winner Game #3 vs Winner Game #4

15-A Girls Championship/Consolation: Feb. 20 Game #6 (6:30 p.m. @ Scotts Hill): Loser Game #4 vs Loser Game #5

14-AA Girls Championship/Consolation: Feb. 20 Game #7 (6 p.m. @ Lexington): Loser Game #5 vs Loser Game #6

Game #7 (8 p.m. @ Scotts Hill): Winner Game #4 vs Winner Game #5

Game #8 (7:30 p.m. @ Lexington) Winner Game #5 vs Winner Game #6

15-A Boys: Feb. 16 Game #1 (6:30 p.m. @ Madison): Adamsville vs Madison

14-AA Boys: Feb. 16 Game #1 (6 p.m. @ Bolivar Central): Bolivar Central vs Chester Co

Game #2 (6:30 p.m. @ Riverside): Riverside vs Scotts Hill Game #3 (6 p.m. @ Trinity): Trinity Christian vs Sacred Heart

Game #2 (7:30 p.m. @ Bolivar Central): McNairy Central vs Fayette-Ware

15-A Boys: Feb. 18 Game #4 (6:30 p.m. @ Scotts Hill): Middleton vs Winner Game #1

Game #3 (6 p.m. @ Liberty): Southside vs JCM

Game #5 (8 p.m. @ Scotts Hill): Winner Game #2 vs Winner Game #3

Game # 4 (7:30 @ Liberty): Liberty vs Lexington 14-AA Boys: Feb. 18 Game #5 (6 p.m. @ Lexington): Winner Game #1 vs Winner Game #2

15-A Boys Championship/Consolation: Feb. 21 Game #6 (6:30 p.m. @ Scotts Hill): Loser Game #4 vs Loser Game #5

Game #6 (7:30 p.m. @ Lexington): Winner Game #3 vs Winner Game #4

Game #7 (8 p.m. @ Scotts Hill): Winner Game #4 vs Winner Game #5

Bobcats sweat Tiger victory By Amanda Lowrance Head Sports Writer

Hanging in with the No. 3 state ranked team for most of the game, the McNairy Central Bobcats eventually fell to the Bolivar Tigers 74-58 to end the regular season.

Bolivar- 74 Bobcats- 58

With one victory down for MCHS the crowd roared for another. The Bobcats took the floor against the Tigers and the temperature literally rose from hot to unbearable. The wide-eyed crowd sat on the edge of their seats as Bobcats responded to every basket made by Bolivar. If they made six from the field, McNairy made six from the field and if they made hit a 3-pointer, MCHS hit one of their own. Bolivar just barely held the lead at the end of every quarter, except the fourth and final quarter. “We played well for about three quarters tonight and that is not enough to beat the teams in our district,” said Bobcat coach Steve Forsythe. “We missed a three to start the fourth and then played good defense but then turned it over, they hit a three and we turned it over Staff Photo by Amanda Lowrance again and they converted a layup. Those five Racing past the Bolivar defense, CJ Barnes points in about 20 seconds turned it from a drives to paint for a basket off the back- five point game to 10 and we never recovboard. ered.”

Expecting the competition to turn up the heat, the Bobcats fought until the end. “I don’t talk about officiating much but this was probably the worst officiated game we have played in all year,” said Forsythe. “They let a lot of stuff go against them and it hurt us. CJ (Barnes) also picked up his third and fourth fouls in the third quarter and then fouled out in the fourth and that killed us.” The Bobcats (16-11, 7-7) hung their heads as they lugged off the court in their last regular season game of the year. The Bobcats are the No. 4 seed in the 14-AA District Tournament. McNairy will travel back to “the inferno,” also known as the Bolivar gym, for their first tournament matchup against the No. 5 seed Fayette-Ware Wildcats at 6 p.m. Thursday night. Tournament play will move to Lexington High School after the first round. The Bobcats need fan support to back them as the team competes in a tough, tight playing district. Boys’ Box Score

MCHS BCHS

17 17 16 17 19 19

8 58 19 74

County, District Basketball standings Junior High

girls Michie Selmer Adamsville Ramer Bethel

overall 18-1 9-9 4-8 9-10 2-14

County 10-0 8-3 3-6 4-6 0-9

Boys Bethel Selmer Ramer Adamsville Michie

overall 16-5 10-7 13-5 2-9 0-17

County 10-0 7-3 4-5 2-7 0-9

High school District 14aa (girls) McNairy Central Bolivar Central Lexington Chester County Fayette-Ware Jackson South Side Liberty Tech Jackson Central Merry

overall 23-4 17-8 16-10 16-11 10-14 8-16 4-20 3-17

District 14-0 11-3 9-5 9-5 6-8 4-10 2-12 1-13

District 14aa (Boys) Liberty Tech Bolivar Central Jackson South Side McNairy Central Fayette-Ware Lexington Jackson Central Merry Chester County

overall 22-5 24-4 19-5 16-11 9-14 11-14 4-18 6-21

District 12-2 13-1 10-4 7-7 5-9 3-11 3-11 2-12

District 15a (girls) Madison Academic Middleton adamsville Riverside Scotts Hill Trinity Christian Sacred Heart

overall 24-4 19-7 16-8 15-10 14-12 10-16 7-15

District 11-1 9-3 7-5 7-5 5-7 3-9 0-12

District 15a (Boys) Middleton Trinity Christian Madison Academic Riverside Scotts Hill adamsville Sacred Heart

overall 20-6 21-5 9-17 10-15 10-14 4-20 4-18

District 11-1 11-1 6-6 6-6 4-8 4-8 0-12

All standings are unofficial.

Bobcat Smith signs with Campbellsville University Tigers

(MCHS) Rameil Pollard: 24 Pts, 6 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 Blk, 2 Stl; CJ Barnes: 16 Pts, 4 Reb, 3 Ast, 1 Stl; Stuart Littlejohn: 9 Pts, 2 Reb, 2 Ast, 3 Stl; Justin Sutton: 6 Pts, 2 Reb, 1 Stl; Cal Chappell: 4 Reb, 1 Ast; Brady Dancer: 1 Stl; Terrell Harris: 1 Ast

Local bowlers’ competition stiffens Contributor Submitted Report

Photo by Kim Forsythe

Adamsville’s Amron Forysthe and Hardin County’s Chase Smith unwind after a few hectic weekends of bowling by taking some time off to enjoy Hardin County High School Sub-Deb’s Valentine’s Day Dance last Saturday. The two will compete in multiple Southern Scratch Junior Bowling Association tournaments in upcoming weeks. Forsythe is the top Class A female bowler in the state and Smith was recently crowned the Tennessee Bowling Proprietors Association 2012 Mr. Bowler of the Year.

Two local bowlers, Amron Forsythe from Adamsville High School and Chase Smith from Hardin County High School, competed in a Southern Scratch Junior Bowling Association tournament on Feb. 4-5 in Smyrna, Tennessee. The event was Forsythe’s first SSJBA tournament. She competed in the Classics Division, which consists of bowlers with an average between 165 and 185. The first round consisted of eight games, after which the field was cut to 12 bowlers to compete in the semifinals the follow-

ing day. Forsythe finished in 8th place with an average of 169 on a pro oil pattern. Forsythe outbowled several of the competitors in the Masters division. Smith has been competing in SSJBA for over a year. Last season, he qualified for the SSJBA Super Bowl. Smith bowls in the Masters section, which consists of bowlers with an average over 185. There are scholarship awards for the top six places. These pro oil patterns are extremely difficult and averages usually fall around 20 to 30 pins. Not to mention, the competition is the stiffest around.

Staff Photo by Amanda Lowrance

McNairy Central Bobcat Senior Running Back, Jack Smith signs with Campbellsville University and was witnessed by parents Randy and Jennifer Smith and coaches Michael Stroup and Brandon Alldredge. Smith is a two year letterman for MCHS and was All-District Honorable Mention in his junior year and All-District First Team last season. This new signee plans to go into education while playing for the Tigers of Campbellsville, Ky. along with fellow MCHS teammate Hayden Kiestler.

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Freshmen split season finale Volleycats play for Jr. Olympic squad By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

Cardinal and Bobcat freshman teams wrapped up their season with a rivalry matchup at Adamsville last Thursday. The Lady Bobcat freshmen claimed a 33-24 victory over the Lady Cards, and the Cardinals downed the Bobcats 4536.

Lady Bobcats- 33 Lady Cardinals- 24

The Lady Cats jumped out to an early 13-5 lead in the first quarter, but the Lady Cards cut the lead to three before halftime. MCHS exploded offensively in the third quarter and took a 33-21 lead into the final quar-

ter. AHS held Central scoreless in the fourth but could only manage to produce two points, yielding a nine-point loss for the Lady Cardinals. “This group of young ladies has have worked really hard this season,” said Melody Price, McNairy Central Freshman Head Coach. “It was nice to finish the season with a win.” Girls’ Box Score

MCHS AHS

13 3 5 8

17 9

0 2

33 24

(MCHS) Porsha Chappell: 17 Pts; Haven Phelps: 4 Pts; Chelsea Gardener: 4 Pts; Frakia Robinson: 2 Pts; Bailey Bennett: 2 Pts; Rebekah Lowrie: 2 Pts; Allyson Frye: 2 Pts (AHS) Shakeema Dilworth: 16 Pts; Ali Gean: 2 Pts; Melana Fisher: 2 Pts; Makena Parrish: 2 Pts; Alli Pettit: 2 Pts

Cardinals- 45 Bobcats- 36

Staff Photo by Andrew Alexander

Adamsville’s Seth Paul (22) launches a 3-pointer against McNairy Central last Thursday.

Staff Photo by Andrew Alexander

McNairy Central Frakia Robinson (43) focuses on the goal as Adamsville’s Alli Pettit (32) tries to block her shot. Miller led AHS with nine points apiece while MCHS’s Sheldon Carroll led the Bobcats with eight. Boys’ Box Score

MCHS AHS

Like the Lady Bobcats, the Cardinals walked away from last Thursday’s freshman game with a nine-point win. By halftime, Adamsville led 31-16. In the second half, the Bobcats mounted a comeback and cut the Cards’ lead to seven points by the end of the third quarter but could not continue the trend in the fourth and took the loss. Ross Burcham and Jake

13 3 11 20 11 3

(MCHS) Sheldon Carroll: 8 Pts; Deanthony Prather: 6 Pts; Nick Crabb: 6 Pts; Eli Bond: 6 Pts; Ian Jobe: 5 Pts; Kirby Tacker: 3 Pts; Caleb Kennedy: 2 Pts

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Page 6B v Independent Appeal 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 June 1, 2006, executed by JAMES C MULLINS, conveying certain real property therein described to PAMELA DREWERY-RODGERS as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Mcnairy County, on June 2, 2006, as Instrument No. 51487, in Book 381, at Page 2929; 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 CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-OC6, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-OC6, 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 on May 6, 2011. 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 22, 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: Beginning on a magnetic nail found in the centerline of Limon Gage Road at the easternmost corner of this tract, the same being the southernmost corner of the Michael Rudolph and wife, Karen Rudolph, property (Deed Book 197, Page 265, Tract 2), and runs; thence with the centerline of Limon Gage Road as follows: South 68 degrees 47 minutes

503 - public notices 00 seconds West, 55.10 Feet, to a point; South 63 degrees 03 minute 59 seconds West, 93.28 feet, to a point; South 60 degrees 12 minutes 51 seconds West, 198.03 feet, to a point; South 55 degrees 52 minutes 13 seconds West, 100.66 Feet, to a point, South 50 degrees 07 minutes 29 seconds West, 66.29 feet, to a point; South 50 degrees 34 minutes 54 seconds West 85.84 feet, to a magnetic Nail set in the centerline of Limon Gage Road at the southernmost corner of this tract, the same being the northwest corner of the remainder of the tract of which this is a part and a point in the east boundary of the Williams Ralph Mitchell, Jr., and Jeffery Dee Mitchell, Sr., property (Deed Book 162, Page 751); thence, North 04 degrees 01 minutes 08 seconds East, 256.82 feet, with the east boundary of Mitchell, to a 5/8 inch iron rod set at an interior corner of this tract, the same being the northeast corner of Mitchell; thence, South 89 degrees 28 minutes 02 seconds West, 18.95 feet, with the north boundary of Mitchell to a magnetic nail set in the centerline of Otis Plunk Road at an exterior corner of this tract, the same being a point in the north boundary of Mitchell and the southeast corner of the James F. McFarland, Sr., and wife, Jean McFarland, property (Deed Book 170, Page 667); thence, North 04 degrees 04 minutes 24 seconds East 194.39 feet, with the east boundary of McFarland, as marked by the centerline of Otis Plunk Road, to a magnetic nail found in the centerline of Otis Plunk Road at the northwest corner of this tract, the same being a point in the east boundary of McFarland and the southwest corner of the aforementioned Rudolph property; thence, South 74 degrees 37 minutes 24 seconds East, 25.00 feet, with the south boundary of Rudolph, passing a 5/8 inch rod found, and continuing 462.39 feet, passing another 5/8 inch rod found, and continuing 25.00 feet, a total of 512.39 feet, to the Point of Beginning and containing 2.34 acres, more or less, by survey of Paul C. Henson, RLS-1922, on March 25, 2006. All bearings noted herein are referenced to Tennessee Grid Azimuth, North American Datum 1983. PARCEL NUMBER: 049-009.02 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 1515 OTIS PLUNK ROAD,

503 - public notices BETHEL SPRINGS, TN 38315. 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): JAMES C MULLINS OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: 1) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., 2) DECISION ONE MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC 3) STATE OF TENNESSEE The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT

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503 - public notices 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) 6815002, Registered Agent:, CT Corporation System, 800 South Gay Street, Suite 2021, Knoxville, TN 37929, Tel: (865) 342-3522, TS#: 11-0015812, FEI # 1006.151459 02/01, 02/08, 02/15/2012. 8872 37, 38, 39 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 June 6, 2005, executed by PATTI DESHAZIER, AS JOINT TENANTS AND JERRY DESHAZIER , AS JOINT TENANTS, conveying certain real property therein described to ARNOLD M WEISS ATTORNEY as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Mcnairy County, on June 16, 2005, as Instrument No. 45099, in Book 375, at Page 2880-2894; 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 CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES,SERIES 2005-4, 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 publica-

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tion 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 21, 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: LAND LOCATED IN MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE, DECRIBED AS FOLLOWS TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT A SPIKE IN THE CENTER OF THE OLD CORINTH TO SHILOH ROAD, SAID SPIKE BEING THE NEC OF LAND OWNED BY RUBEL HEATH, THE SWC OF LAND OWNED BY JIM ROGER, RUNS THENCE NORTH 28 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 210 FEET TO A SPIKE IN THE CENTERLINE OF SAID ROAD, THENCE NORTH 225 DEGREES 00 MINUTES

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WEST 100 FEET TO A SPIKE IN THE CENTER OF SAID ROAD; THENCE WEST 285 FEET TO A STAKE; THENCE SOUTH 27 DEGREES 30 MINUTES EAST 310 FEET TO A STAKE IN HEATH’S NORTH BOUNDARY LINE EAST 285 FEET TO THE BEGINNING, CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 2 ACRES. PARCEL NUMBER: 115 01501 0 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 898 JOE DILLON RD, MICHIE, TN 38357-5359. 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): PATTI DESHAZIER AKA PATTI & JERRY DESHAZIER AKA JERRY DESHAZIER OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: 1) Countrywide Home Loans of Tennessee, Inc. 2) McNairy County, Tennessee 3) Hardin Medical Center f/d/b/a Hardin County General Hospital The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Substitute Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2-984-0407 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (866) 681-5002 Registered Agent: CT Corporation System 800 South Gay Street, Suite 2021 Knoxville, TN 37929 Tel: (865) 342-3522 TS#: 10-0154266 FEI # 1006.152420 . 8874 37, 38, 39

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 29, 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: Lying and being the Seventh Civil District of McNairy County, Tennessee, Beginning at an iron pin found in the Northern prescriptive easement of Berry Bottom Road, said pin being located 25 feet from the centerline of the road, the Southwest corner of the Jessica Lynn Belk property of record in Deed Book 143 Page 322, the Southeast corner of the subject tract, thence North 88 degrees 15 minutes 16 seconds West for a distance of 629.01 feet, with the Northern prescriptive easement of said road, to a 5/8-inch rebar iron pin set 25 feet from the centerline of said road and being located 2.81 feet South of a fence corner post, the Southeast corner of the Elmer L. Miller and wife, Nellie Miller property of record in Deed Book 145, Page 165; thence North 01 degrees 09 minutes 54 seconds East for a distance of 415.42 feet, along and with an old fence and the Eastern boundary of the Miller property, to a 3/4-inch iron pipe found, the Northeast corner of the Miller property and lying in the Southern boundary of the Elmer L. Miller and wife, Nellie Miller property of record in Deed Book 145, Page 163; thence South 88 degrees 28 minutes 37 seconds East for a distance of 208.20 feet; along and with an old fence and the Southern boundary of the Miller property, to a 5/8-inch rebar iron pin set on the South side of a ditch, the Southeast corner of the Miller property, said pin being witnessed by a steel fence post; thence North 02 degrees 14 minutes 00 seconds East for a distance of 105.00 feet, along and with an old fence and the Eastern boundary of the Miller property, to a ½-inch iron pin found at a fence corner, the Southwest corner of the James Douglas Butler and wife, Loretta Butler property of record in Deed Book 102, Page 517; thence South 88 degrees 24 minutes 15 seconds East for a distance of 418.85 feet, along and with an old fence and with the Southern boundary of the Butler property to a ½-inch iron pin found at a fence corner in the Western boundary of the aforementioned Belk property; thence South 01 degrees 09 minutes 56 seconds West for a distance of 522.33 feet, along and with an old fence and the Western boundary of the Belk property to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to covenants, easements, and restrictions of record, if any. Said property contains 7.025 acres more or less. PARCEL # 055172-02202 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 1250 BERRY BOTTOM ROAD, MICHIE, TN 38357. 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): ROBIN DAVIS

and KEVIN DAVIS OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Substitute Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr, TX2-984-0407 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (866) 681-5002 Registered Agent: CT Corporation System 800 South Gay Street, Suite 2021 Knoxville, TN 37929 Tel: (865) 342-3522 TS#: 110141735 FEI # 1006. 8876 37, 38, 39

Containing 1.17 acres, more or less (acreage not warranted). All bearings noted herein are magnetic bearings as observed June 7, 1990. Street Address: 307 Kirkpatrick Drive, Selmer, Tennessee 38375 Parcel Number: 090I-D020.04 Current Owner(s) of Property: Erick L. Griffin and wife, Robbi L. Griffin Other interested parties: Jackson Clinic c/o Buffaloe & Associates The street address of the above described property is believed to be 307 Kirkpatrick Drive, 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. 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. 04-2593 8905 38, 39, 40

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 August 30, 2006, executed by ROBIN DAVIS AND KEVIN DAVIS, MARRIED TO EACH OTHER, conveying certain real property therein described to PRLAP, INC. as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Mcnairy County, on September 1, 2006, as Instrument No. 53065, in Book 383, at Page 1536; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BANC OF AMERICA ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-8, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 20068, 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

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on March 7, 2012 at 12:00PM local time, at the east door, McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Erick L. Griffin and Robbi L. Griffin, husband and wife, to Emmett James House or Bill R. McLaughlin, Trustee, on May 30, 2003 at Book Deed of Trust 352, Page 872; conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, all of record in the McNairy County Register’s Office. Owner of Debt: EverBank 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 Town of Selmer, Third Civil District of McNairy County, Tennessee and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron pipe in the Eastern right-of-way of Kirkpatrick Drive, the Northwest corner of the driveway right-of-way leading to the Alton Hunter residence, and being the Southwest corner of the subject and parent tracts, run thence in a Northern direction with the Eastern right-of-way of Kirkpatrick Drive as follows: North 17 degrees 13 minutes East 164.60 feet; North 12 degrees 03 minutes east 173.45 feet to a 3/4 inch iron pipe set flush with grade; thence South 89 degrees 01 minute East with a severance line 162.67 feet to an iron pipe set in the Western boundary of the Alton Hunter land, refer to Deed Book 63, Page 247; thence South 01 degree 09 minutes East with the Western boundary of Hunter 201.28 feet to an iron pin in the Northern margin of the said Hunter driveway; thence South 64 degrees 00 minutes West with the Northern margin of Hunter’s driveway 280 feet to the point of beginning.

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF McNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE McNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE) Plaintiff ) V. ) NO. 8384 A NEW BEGINNING, ET AL. (Delinquent Taxpayers, as certified herein for the year 2005 and whose names appear in Exhibit “A” annexed hereto)Defendants ORDER FOR PUBLICATION It appearing from the Complaint in this cause, which is sworn to, that the following named individuals, corporations, and/or partnerships, to wit: Bob ‘s Air Conditioning Map - 55I Group - B/55H Parcel - 5.00P Taxes - $90.00 Douglas & Carolyn Brumley Map - 76, Group A Parcel - 44.03 Taxes - $245.00 Carrol Crouse c/o Bruce Sickler Map - 60G Parcel - 15.00 Taxes - $ 25.00

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Independent Appeal v Page 7B 503 - public notices E.T. & Elma Gladish Map - 89L, Group B Parcel - 13.00 Taxes - $19.00 Home Improvement Center Map - 89FB Group - B Parcel - 9.00P Taxes - $8.00 Jessie Irons, Rosie Mae Irons & Junior Irons Map - 157 Parcel - 20.02 Taxes - $39.00 Mr. C’s Pizza Map - 55 Parcel 14.01P Taxes - $71.00 Tom Henry & Zenola Prather Map - 129H, Group - A Parcel - 7.00 Taxes - $161.00 Pro Plastics Map - 89 Parcel - 93.03P Taxes - $219.00 R & R Care Care Map – 130F, Group - A Parcel – 14.00P Taxes – $1.00 James I & Wilma Schafer Map - 80N, Group - A Parcel - 11.00 Taxes - $137.00 Trad Turbine & Research Development Map - 78 Parcel - 16.00P Taxes - $4.00 William E. Webb & Melody Webb Map – 23 Parcel – 15.02 Taxes – $724.00 Gloria Faye Westbrooks Map - 157 Parcel - 18.03 Taxes - $19.00 reside out of the State and/or cannot be personally served with process, it is ordered that publication be made for four (4) consecutive weeks in the Independent Appeal, a newspaper published at Selmer, in McNairy County, Teneessee, requiring the said Defendants to serve an Answer upon Stephen Craig Kennedy, Attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is 177 West Court Avenue, Selmer, Tennessee 38375, on or before the 30th day of March, 2012, next and make defense to the Complaint filed in the above cause, which seeks the collection of delinquent McNairy County property taxes for the year 2005, or otherwise said Complaint will be taken for confessed and cause proceeded with ex parte. This the 30th day of January, 2012. WILLIAM COLE CHANCERY COURT JUDGE 8902 38, 39, 40, 41 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 November 22, 2006, executed by LARRY E MITCHELL AND WIFE, JUDY G MITCHELL, conveying certain real property therein described to MARK A ROSSER as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Mcnairy County, on Decem-

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ber 28, 2006, as Instrument No. 55079, in Book 385, at Page 1067; 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, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-BC2., 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 29, 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: THE FOLLOWING LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND, LYING AND BEING IN MCNAIRY COUNTY, STATE OF TENNESSEE, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIN IN THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY OF TANYARD CIRCLE, THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT NO. 70 OF THE TANYARD SPRINGS SUBDIVISION, ADDITION NO. 1, A PLAT OR PLAN BEING OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK NO. 1, PAGE NO. 15, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE, THE SAME BEING THE PROPERTY OF WATSON PRICE, RECORDED IN DEED BOOK NO. 139, PAGE NO. 3, SAID IRON PIN ALSO BEING THE NORTH-

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Page 8B v Independent Appeal 503 - public notices WEST CORNER OF LOT NO. 69 OF THE SUBDIVISION, THE PROPERTY OF SALLY ADAMS LEE, RECORDED IN DEED BOOK NO. 110, PAGE NO. 639; RUNS THENCE SOUTH 32 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST WITH THE EAST BOUNDARY OF THIS LOT AND THE WEST BOUNDARY OF LOT NO. 69, 226.21 FEET TO AN IRON PIN, THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THIS LOT, THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THIS LOT, THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT NO. 69 AND THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF THE SUBDIVISION; RUNS THENCE NORTH 79 DEGREES 31 MINUTES 52 SECONDS WEST WITH THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF THIS LOT AND THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF THE SUBDIVISION, 100.12 FEET TO AN IRON PIN, THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THIS LOT AND THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT NO. 71, THE PROPERTY OF COLEMAN SMITH RECORDED IN DEED BOOK NO. 125, PAGE 226, RUNS THENCE NORTH 27 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 23 SECONDS EAST WITH THE WEST BOUNDARY OF THIS LOT AND THE EAST BOUNDARY OF LOT NO. 71, 212.53 FEET TO AN IRON PIN IN THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY OF TANYARD CIRCLE, THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THIS LOT AND THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT NO. 71, RUNS THENCE WITH THE SOUTH RIGHT-OFWAY OF TANYARD CIRCLE, THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF THIS LOT, NORTH 84 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 16 SECONDS EAST, 47.30 FEET TO AN IRON PIN, THENCE SOUTH 74 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, 77.70 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 0.54 ACRES MORE OR LESS. ALL BEARING CONTAINED IN THIS DESCRIPTION ARE REFERRED TO THE PLAT OF RECORD. THE FOREGOING LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS BASED UPON A PLAT OF SURVEY OF H.E. WILLIAMS JR. P.E., R.L.S., TENNESSEE CERTIFICATE NO. 505 WHICH PLAT OF SURVEY IS DATED FEBRUARY OF 1993. FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: THE APN IS SHOWN BY THE COUNTY ASSESSOR AS MAP 74HA 73E 19.00; SOURCE OF TITLE IS BOOK 139, PAGE 154 (RECORDED 02/25/93) PARCEL NUMBER 74H-A-1900 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 145 TANYARD CIRCLE, ADAMSVILLE, TN 38310. 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): LARRY E MITCHELL AKA LARRY MITCHELL, JUDY MITCHELL, LARRY E MITCHELL and JUDY G MITCHELL OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Substitute Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2-9840407 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#: 10-0150624 FEI # 1006.152837 FEI#1006.152837 02/08,02/15,02/22/2012. 8915 38, 39, 40 NOTICE OF SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated August 23, 2006, and the Deed of Trust of even date, securing said Deed of Trust Note recorded in Book 383 at Page 1803 in the Register’s office for

503 - public notices McNairy County, Tennessee, executed by Christen Wade Goodrum and Vicky Goodrum, conveying the certain property described therein to T Larry Edmonsons Office, Trustee, for the benefit of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Home Funds Direct and to Robert S. Coleman, Jr., having been appointed as Successor Trustee by instrument of record in the Register’s office for McNairy County, Tennessee in Book 405 at Page 228 WHEREAS, the owner and holder of the Deed of Trust Note has declared the entire indebtedness due and payable and demanded that the hereinafter described real property be advertised and sold in satisfaction of indebtedness and costs of foreclosure in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Deed of Trust Note and Deed of Trust. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that an agent of Robert S. Coleman, Jr., as Successor Trustee, pursuant to the power, duty and authority vested in and conferred upon said Successor Trustee, by the Deed of Trust, will on February 29, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the front door of the McNairy County Courthouse in Selmer, Tennessee offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, and free from all legal, equitable and statutory rights of redemption, exemptions of homestead, rights by virtue of marriage, and all other exemptions of every kind, all of which have been waived in the Deed of Trust, certain real property located in McNairy County, Tennessee, described as follows: All that parcel of land in McNairy County, State of Tennessee, as more fully described in Deed Book 124, Page 575, ID# 061-022.02, being known and designated as Beginning at a stake located where the west margin of blacktop road, running north and south, intersects the south margin of Buena Vista gravel road; runs thence in a westernly direction, with south margin of Buena Vista gravel road, 315 feet to a stake; thence in a southernly direction 420 feet to a stake; thence in an easternly direction 315 feet to a stake in the west margin of said blacktop road; thence in a northernly direction, with the west margin of said blacktop road, 420 feet to the point of beginning, containing 3 acres more or less. By Warranty Deed, dated 6/2/89, conveying from Richard Wilson and Barbara Wilson to Christen Wade Goodrum and wife, Vicky Goodrum, recorded 6/2/89, in Book 124, Page 575. More Commonly Known As: 4428 Buena Vista Road, Bethel Springs, TN 38315 Said sale shall be held 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; to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and subject to, but not limited to, the following parties who may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: none. The following individuals or entities have an interest in the above-described property: (1) Christen Wade Goodrum; (2) Vicky Goodrum; and (3) Discover Bank Issuer of Discover Card To the best of the Trustee’s knowledge, information, and belief, there are no other Federal or State tax lien claimants or other claimants upon the subject property which would require notice pursuant to the terms and provision of T.C.A. § 35-5-104 or T.C.A. § 67-1-1433 or 26 U.S.C. § 7425. The Successor Trustee may postpone the above referenced sale from time to time as needed without further publication. The Successor Trustee will announce the postponement on the date and at the time and location of the originally scheduled sale. This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information gathered in connection herewith will be utilized for that purpose. DATED this 6th day of February, 2012. Prepared by: Robert S. Coleman, Jr. Robert S. Coleman, Jr., P.A. Successor Trustee Robert S. Coleman, Jr., P.A. 1405 North Pierce, Suite 306 Little Rock, Arkansas 72207 02/08/12, 02/15/12, 02/22/12 8924 38, 39, 40

503 - public notices SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided in a certain Deed of Trust dated AUGUST 27, 2010, executed by WILLIAM FREDRICK YARBROUGH, AN UNMARRIED MAN, to FMLS, INC., Trustee, of record in DEED OF TRUST BOOK 400, PAGE 1571, for the benefit of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR REGIONS BANK D/B/A REGIONS MORTGAGE, in the Register’s Office for MCNAIRY County, Tennessee and to J. PHILLIP JONES, appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the Register’s Office for MCNAIRY County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness described; WHEREAS, the said Deed of Trust was last assigned to TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY; the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable by TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY BY AND THROUGH ITS SERVICER AND AUTHORIZED AGENT, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as provided in said Deed of Trust, I, J. PHILLIP JONES, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2012 AT 12:00 P.M. (NOON), AT THE FRONT DOOR OF THE MCNAIRY COUNTY COURTHOUSE, IN SELMER, MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE, sell to the highest bidder for cash, free from the equity of redemption, homestead, and dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived, and subject to any unpaid taxes, if any, the following described property in MCNAIRY County, Tennessee, to wit: PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF MCNAIRY, TENNESSEE: BEGINNING AT THE SWC OF AUSTIN LOT DESCRIBED IN D.B. 129, PG. 263, REGISTER’S OFFICE FOR MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE, SAID POINT OF BEGINNING BEING IN THE NORTH MARGIN OF PURDY ROAD; RUNS THENCE NORTH 67 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 36 SECONDS WEST WITH THE NORTH MARGIN OF SAID ROAD 135.65 FEET TO A POINT IN THE NORTH MARGIN OF SAID ROAD; THENCE IN A NORTHEASTERLY DIRECTION APPROXIMATELY 170 FEET TO A ½-INCH IRON PIPE IN THE NORTH LINE OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 127, PAGE 594, SAID REGISTER’S OFFICE, THIS BEING A PART THEREOF, AND IN THE SOUTH LINE OF HURST (D.B. 108 PG. 433); THENCE WITH NORTH LINE OF PARENT TRACT AND SOUTH LINE OF SAID HURST PROPERTY SOUTH 78 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 24 SECONDS EAST 119.94 FEET TO THE NWC OF SAID AUSTIN TRACT; THENCE IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION, WITH WEST LINE OF AUSTIN, APPROXIMATELY 190 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING BY ESTIMATION ONE-HALF ACRE, MORE OR LESS. THE REAL PROPERTY IS SUBJECT TO A POWERLINE EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF PICKWICK ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, WHICH RUNS THROUGH THE NORTHERN PORTION OF SAID PROPERTY. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO WILLIAM FREDRICK YARBROUGH, BY DEED DATED AUGUST 27, 2010 OF RECORD IN DEED BOOK 216, PAGE 586, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 254 PURDY ROAD, SELMER, TENNESSEE 38375. MAP 089E GROUP A PARCEL 013.02 THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND IS FURTHER SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF ANY TENANT(S) OR OTHER PARTIES OR ENTITIES IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, IF ANY, ANY PRIOR LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES LEASES, EASEMENTS AND ALL OTHER MATTERS OF RECORD INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PRIORITY OF ANY FIXTURE FILING. IF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY/ INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, OR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT ARE LISTED AS INTERESTED PARTIES IN THE ADVERTISEMENT, THEN THE NOTICE OF THIS FORECLOSURE IS BEING GIVEN TO THEM, AND THE SALE WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE APPLICABLE GOVERN-

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MENTAL ENTITIES RIGHT TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY, ALL AS REQUIRED BY 26 U.S.C. 7425 AND T.C.A. 67-1-1433. IF APPLICABLE, THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF T.C.A. 35-5117 HAVE BEEN MET. 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. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT HIGHEST BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: NONE OF RECORD THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, February 10, 2012. This is improved property known as 254 PURDY ROAD, SELMER, TENNESSEE 38375. J. PHILLIP JONES, SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 1800 HAYES STREET NASHVILLE, TN 37203 (615) 254-4430 www.phillipjoneslaw.com F12-0064 8961 39, 40, 41

centerline of Massey Street, the same being a common corner with Sisk; thence North 00 degrees 30 minutes East with Sisk’s West boundary line 160 feet to the centerline of a ditch; thence with ditch, South 37 degrees 42 minutes West 200.87 feet to the centerline of Massey street; thence with said Street, South 89 degrees 30 minutes East 121.45 feet to the beginning. Includes but expressly excludes right-of-way for said Massey Street. TRACT #2 BEGINNING at the Southwest corner of the Neal Scott place where same intersects the Southeast corner of the lot belonging to the George Tidwell heirs; running in a Northernly direction to the Smith line approximately 220 feet to a stake; thence in an Easternly direction 100 feet, with Smith’s line, to a stake; thence in a Southernly direction, with Neva Williams line, approximately 220 feet to Massey Street; thence in a Westernly direction, 100 feet to the beginning corner. Adjoining lines belong to Tidwell heirs, Smith on North, and Williams on East. Included in this conveyance and on this property is a 1996 Double Wide Manufactured Home with a Serial Number of MSFLS25A36400 & MSFLS25B36400 and other Improvements and being attached and made a part to the property herein and being a part of this conveyance. Being the same property conveyed to Crystal Gail Gentry and Justin Kyle Mercer in Deed Book 217 page 582 in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee. The street address of the above described property is believed to be 122 Massey Street, Adamsville Tennessee, 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 shall control. Included in this conveyance and affixed to this property is a 1996 Double Wide Mobile home with a serial number MSFLS25A36400 & MSFLS25B36400. This home is subject to an Affidavit of Affixation of record in Misc Book 13, page 2534 in the McNairy County Register’s Office. All right of redemption, statutory and otherwise, homestead and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed good, but the undersigned, Substitute Trustee, will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee, subject to any prior deeds of trust, real estate taxes, assessments, covenants, easements, restrictions and liens. Pursuant to T.C.A. § 35-5104, the following liens or claimed liens of the United States or the State of Tennessee are of record in said Register’s office: None of Record. If necessary, notice of the Substitute Trustee’s foreclosure sale has been given to the Internal Revenue Service or the State of Tennessee as provided for in U.S.C. § 7425(b) and/or T.C.A. § 67-1-1433(b)(1) h. If applicable, the sale of this property is subject to any applicable redemption rights held by the United States Internal Revenue Service, as set out in 26 U.S.C. § 7425(d)(1) or the State of Tennessee, as set out in T.C.A. § 671-1433(c)(1). Other interested parties whose interest may be extinguished by this foreclosure are as follows: None. For informational purposes: it is believed that McNairy County and City of Adamsville taxes are due for 2011. The Successor Trustee reserves the right to make oral announcements at the time of the public sale which shall apply to the terms of the sale. If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid in full upon such terms as are announced at the sale, the next highest bidder, at their highest bid, will be deemed the successful bidder. 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. A copy of this notice is being sent to the debtor pursuant to T.C.A. §35-5-101. A Notice of Right to Foreclose was not required to be sent as this is not an owner occupied personal residence in accordance with T.C.A. §355-117. The Trustee caused the records check to be done to insure that the borrowers are not subject to the Service-members Civil Relief Act. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Donald D. Glenn

This instrument was prepared by: Pentecost & Glenn, PLLC. ATTORNEYS 106 Stonebridge Blvd Jackson, Tennessee 38305 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured by a certain Deed of Trust securing a promissory note, said Deed of Trust being executed on the 6th day of December 2010, by Crystal Gail Gentry and Justin Kyle Mercer, to Kevin Carter, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, in Trust Deed Book 401, pages 1672, filed of record on December 10, 2010 at 3:17 p.m., to secure an indebtedness to Empire Credit Corporation, in the amount the amount of $48,500.00; and WHEREAS, Donald D. Glenn of Madison County, Tennessee was substituted in the place and stead of Kevin Carter, as Substitute Trustee by instrument of record in Instrument #80666 in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee as recorded on February 7, 2012, 2012 at 8:30 a.m.; and WHEREAS the holder of the note, Empire Credit Corporation, which is the owner of the debt secured having declared the total indebtedness due, pursuant to said promissory note and trust deed at the option of the same, having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust; NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority in me vested as substitute trustee under said instrument, this is to give notice that I will, on March 9, 2012 at 10:00 a.m., proceed to offer for sale and sell at public outcry at the front door of the McNairy County Courthouse in Selmer, McNairy County, Tennessee (the front door faces US Hwy 64) and to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property, to wit: Map 56E Group A Parcel 18.01 Lying and being in the Third Civil District of McNairy County, Tennessee and more particularly described as follows, to wit: TRACT #1 BEGINNING at an iron pin being located in the North margin of Massey Street, the Southeast corner of the Gee tract, (DB 82, Pg 410, ROMCT), and the Southwest corner of the herein described tract; thence in a Northern direction along and parallel with Gee’s East line 220 feet to an iron pin; thence in a Eastern direction 140 feet along and parallel Smith’s South line to an iron pin; thence in a Southern direction 220 feet along and parallel Sisk’s West line to an iron pin, said iron pin being located in the North margin of Massey Street; thence with the meanders of Massey Street 140 feet to the point of beginning, and being a lot 220 feet by 140 feet and containing .75 acre, more or less. INCLUDED in the forgoing legal description and EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED from this conveyance is the following tract: BEGINNING at a PK nail in the

503 - public notices Substitute Trustee PUBLICATION DATES 2/15, 2/22 and 2/29 Pentecost & Glenn, PLLC Attorneys at Law 106 Stonebridge Blvd Jackson, Tennessee 38305 (731) 668-5995 8966 39, 40, 41

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE Whereas, on the 3rd day of May, 2008, by Deed of Trust of record in the Office of Register for McNairy County, Tennessee, in Trust Deed Book No. 395 page 2274, Robert Michael and wife, Dana Michael conveyed to Joe Hailey, Trustee, the hereinafter described real estate, to secure the payment of a promissory note as described therein, and Whereas, default has been made in the payment of said indebtedness, and the holder of said note, Dick S. Sanders, has declared the entire amount due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust, and the Trustee has been directed to foreclose the Deed of Trust in accordance with the terms thereto, the public is hereby notified that the undersigned Trustee will sell the hereinafter described real property to the highest bidder, for cash in hand at the East door of the Courthouse in Selmer, Tennessee, on the 8th day of March, 2012, at 10:00 AM, said property to be sold free from the equity of redemption, statutory redemption, homestead, and all other exemptions of every kind, said property being located in McNairy County, Tennessee, and being bounded and described as follows: Lying and being in the Fifth Civil District of McNairy County, Tennessee, Commencing at a steel fence post set with brass tag, the NWC of Section 8, Township 1 South Range 6 East, the NWC of the Happy Days Tree Farm, Inc. property, see Deed Book 123 page 523 in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, thence North 02 degrees 26 minutes 37 seconds East for a distance of 122.31 feet, with the Eastern boundary of the Maurice R. King and daughter, Frieda L. King property, see Deed Book 124 page 776 in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, to a cotton picker spindle set in the centerline of Butler Chapel Road; thence with the centerline of said road as follows: thence South 83 degrees 47 minutes 51 seconds East for a distance of 22.86 feet; thence South 84 degrees 08 minutes 57 seconds East for a distance of 179.52 feet to a cotton picker spindle set; thence South 84 degrees 08 minutes 57 seconds East for a distance of 25.96 feet; thence South 83 degrees 52 minutes 05 seconds East for a distance of 182.41 feet to cotton picker spindle set in the centerline of said road for a TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING of subject tract; thence North 12 degrees 49 minutes 53 seconds East for a distance of 2535.34 feet, passing steel fence posts set at 645.47, 1605.87 and 1943.94 feet to a #4 rebar iron pin set with cap in the Southern right of way of Norfolk-Southern Railroad; thence South 71 degrees 38 minutes 01 seconds East for a distance of 175.00 feet, with the said railroad right of way to a #4 rebar iron pin set with cap; thence South 12 degrees 50 minutes 06 seconds West for a distance of 2499.99 feet, passing steel fence posts set at 681.34, 1497.38, 2002.79 and 2474.99 feet to a cotton picker spindle set in the centerline of Butler Chapel Road; thence North 83 degrees 13 minutes 39 seconds West for a distance of 175.00 feet with the centerline of said road, to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to covenants, easements and restrictions of record. Subject to wetland restrictions found of record in Deed Book 120 page 461-3, Attachment A, in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee. Said property contains 10.063 acres more or less. Liens in favor of the United States of America or the State of Tennessee: None. Other person or entities interested in this sale: McNairy Regional Hospital, Selmer, TN. SOURCE OF TITLE: Deed Book 211 pg 450, Register’s Office for McNairy County, TN. PROPERTY ADDRESS: Butler Chapel Road, McNairy County, TN (unimproved property) Designated as Map 162 Parcel 11.07 on McNairy County, Tennessee Tax Assessor’s Maps THIS the 9th day of January, 2012. Joe Hailey, TRUSTEE HAILEY & SEATON, ATTORNEYS 8965 39, 40, 41

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Wednesday, february 15, 2012 503 - public notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS As required by Chapter No. 175, Public Acts of Tennessee 1939 as amended by Chapter 229, Public Act of 1971 Estate of MILFORD EARL GILCHRIST Late of McNairy County, Tenn. Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of February, 2012, Letters (Testamentary) (of Administration) in respect to the Estate of Milford Earl Gilchrist, deceased, who died January 4, 2012, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court Clerk & Master of McNairy County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and nonresident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same in duplicate

court briefs Patricia L. Kirk – disorderly conduct – fined costs, 24 hrs supervised prob. Timothy E. Jarrett – schedule III drugs – fined $150. Sent. to time served, supervised prob, alc/dug eval. Adarius J. Stackens – leave scene of accident, property damage – fined $50 and costs, supervised prob., rest. to remain open. Immediate notice of accident – financial responsibility laws – fined $50 no costs, supervised prob. Bonnieta Suitor – driving while license suspended – dismissed on payment of costs. Angela N. Walton – probation violation – probation reinstated upon payment of $300 and extension of prob period 3 months. Jonathan G. Alexander –

Sheriff’s log Monday, Feb. 6 Transport – Lacefield Park – 2:50 a.m. Harass threats – New Bethel Rd – 8:02 a.m. Suspicious vehicle – Hambug Rd – 10:31 a.m. Traffic stop – Carquest – 11:51 a.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 64 E – 11:59 a.m. Serving warrant – Dancer Rd – 1:47 p.m. Traffic stop – Chewalla/Hurley School House – 2:07 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45 S and Hwy 142 – 2:21 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 64 E – 3:17 p.m. Theft of property – Eldiefoster Rd – 3:39 p.m. Animal control – John George Loop – 4:27 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45 S/Allen McCoy Rd – 4:58 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45 S – 5:15 p.m. Traffic stop – Dunaway Rd – 5:43 p.m. Speak – Amber Ln – Suspicious activity – Hines Gin – 6:35 p.m. Traffic stop – 8:15 p.m. Traffic stop – In front of O’Reilly’s – 10:20 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 64 E/Gilchrist Stantonville Rd – 10:29 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 Traffic stop – Hwy 45 S – 12:57 a.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45 S Coln Hill

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with the Clerk & Master of the above named court within the earlier of four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice or twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred. This 9th day of February, 2012. Signed: Rickey Wayne Gilchrist, Executor/Administrator Signed: Sheron Kay Moore Executor/Administrator Estate of Milford Earl Gilchrist By Deusner & Kennedy, Attorney By Kim Harrison, Clerk & Master 8964 39, 40

NOTICE TO CREDITORS As required by Chapter No. 175, Public Acts of Tennessee 1939 as amended by Chapter 229, Public Act of 1971 Estate of MAE OLA WHITTEN Late of McNairy County, Tenn. Notice is hereby given that on February 9, 2012, Letters Testamentary in respect to the Estate of Mae Ola Whitten, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court Clerk & Master of McNairy County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and nonresident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her Estate are required to file the same in duplicate with the Clerk & Master of the above named court within

the earlier of four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice or twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This 9th day of February, 2012. Signed: Frances Kay Bolyn, Co-Executrix Signed: Beverly Lambert, Co-Executrix

poss. unlaw drug paraphernalia attempt – fined $200 and costs. Sent. to 10 days, supervised prob. for 1 yr, alc/drug eval. 24 hours community service. Greg L. Converse – Wildlife rules and regs violation – ticket paid in full. Joe L. Cox – Initiate manufacture of meth – promoting meth manufacture – bound over to grand jury, prelim. hearing. Def. shall cont. on current bond. Jonathan D. Finley – poss ephedrine and ephedrine derivatives prohibited – fined $250 and costs, supervised prob. alc/ drug eval. Jonathan D. Finley – poss ephedrine and ephedrine derivatives prohibited – fined $250 and costs, supervised prob. alc/ drug eval. Chad Evan Tull – poss ephedrine and ephedrine derivatives prohibited – fined $250 and

costs, supervised prob. alc/drug eval. Rita W. White -– poss ephedrine and ephedrine derivatives prohibited – fined $250 and costs, supervised prob. alc/drug eval. Timothy R. Tichnor, Jr. – poss ephedrine and ephedrine derivatives prohibited – fined $250 and costs, supervised prob. Johnny T. King, Jr. . – poss ephedrine and ephedrine derivatives prohibited – fined $250 and costs, supervised prob. Carlton G. Risner-– poss ephedrine and ephedrine derivatives prohibited – fined $250 and costs, supervised prob. alc/ drug eval. Sonya D. Eaton -– poss ephedrine and ephedrine derivatives prohibited – fined $250 and costs, supervised prob. Sonya D. Eaton -– poss ephedrine and ephedrine de-

rivatives prohibited – fined $250 and costs, supervised prob. alc/ drug eval. Ronnie K Davis -– poss ephedrine and ephedrine derivatives prohibited – fined $250 and costs, supervised prob. alc/ drug eval. Linda M Hudson-– poss ephedrine and ephedrine derivatives prohibited – fined $250 and costs, supervised prob. alc/ drug eval. Patricia L Smith -– poss ephedrine and ephedrine derivatives prohibited – fined $250 and costs, supervised prob. alc/ drug eval. Justin McCoy – worthless checks – dismissed on payment of costs and rest. Supervised prob. Carlton G Risner – simple poss/casual exchange – fined $750 and costs. Sent. to 10 days and supervised prob. alc/drug

eval. Wesley G Jarret -– poss ephedrine and ephedrine derivatives prohibited – fined $250 and costs, supervised prob. Anibal Rodriguez – failure to appear – fined costs. Sent. to 10 days and supervised prob. Kimberly Lail – worthless checks – dismissed on payment of costs and rest. Supervised prob. Jerrod J Dennis – probation violation – jail sent. to 23 days. total jail time done will be 9 months Dana R Davison – schedule II drugs, cocaine and meth – simple possession/casual exchange – bound over to grand jury, waiving prelim. hearing. Dana R Davison – initiate manufcture of meth – promoting meth manufacture – bound over to grand jury, waiving prelim. hearing.

Patricia D Anthony - -– poss ephedrine and ephedrine derivatives prohibited – fined $250 and costs, prob. and 1 year drug eval. Cory M Chambers – driving while license suspended – dismissed on payment of costs, supervised prob. Cory M Chambers – carry weapon demostic violence/order of protection – dismissed on payment of costs, supervised prob. Cory M Chambers – speeding – fined $10 and costs, supervised prob. Christopher J Simpson – driving while license revoked, second – dismissed on payment of costs. Christopher J Simpson – evading arrest (risk of death) attempt – fined $50 and costs, supervise dprob. 24 hours community service.

Ln – 1:05 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45 S – 9:19 a.m. Theft of property – S Gin Rd – 10:43 a.m. Domestic in progress, verbal – Hurley Kirby Rd – 11:00 a.m. 911 Hang up – Warren Floyd Rd – 1:47 p.m. Public service – Pine Ridge – 2:15 p.m. Traffic stop – Michie Rd – 2:51 p.m. Serving warrant – Complex – 3:45 p.m. Serving warrant – Complex – 3:51 p.m. Animal control – Hwy 45 S/Old 45 S Access – 4:59 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45 S Guys Chewalla – 5:23 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45 S Muddy Creek – 5:26 p.m. Traffic stop – Parkway Circle/ Hwy 45 S – 6:58 p.m. Traffic stop – Whitaker Motors – 7:01 p.m. Theft of property – Taylor Rd – 7:16 p.m. Traffic stop – Bypass and New Bethel – 8:34 p.m. Suspicious vehicle – Cotton Ln – 9:49 p.m. Traffic stop – Eastview Dollar St – 10:26 p.m. Reckless driver – Hwy 45 N/ Southbound – 10:36 p.m. Public service – Matt Rd – 10:55 p.m. Theft of property – Purdy Rd – 11:43 p.m.

12:11 a.m. Suspicious vehicle – Tramham Rd – 2:31 a.m. Disturbance noise/music – Bethesda Purdy Rd – 2:41 a.m. Theft of property – Harwood Rd – 8:05 a.m. Theft of property – Hwy 45 S – 2:02 p.m. Trespassing – Hwy 57 E – 3:14 p.m. Domestic in progress, physical – 4:46 p.m. Theft of property – Hwy 22 S – 5:51 p.m. Suspicious vehicle – Hwy 45 N/ Chester County – 7:06 p.m. Traffic stop – Bethel Purdy Rd – 7:22 p.m. Burglary – Hwy 45 S – 8:18 p.m. Animal control – Baker Rd – 9:07 p.m. Domestic in progress, verbal – Guys Chewalla Rd – 9:52 p.m. Traffic stop – Rods Quick Stop – 11:05 p.m.

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Saturday, Feb. 11 Traffic stop – Hwy 45 S – 7:29 a.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45 S – 7:44 a.m. Traffic stop – Michie Post Office – 10:19 a.m. Suspicious vehicle – Towards Adv – 10:47 a.m. Medical alarm – Rushing Rd – 11:18 a.m. Reckless driver – Hwy 45 S – 12:12 p.m. Theft of property – Hwy 64 W – 1:29 p.m. Serving warrant – Hwy 142 – 2:29 p.m. Harass threats – Hwy 22 – 3:12 p.m. Vandalism – Capooth Rd – 3:32 p.m. Traffic stop – Old Stage Rd – 4:49 p.m. Domestic in progress, verbal – Chris Ln – 5:20 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 64 E/Lawton Rd – 6:19 p.m. Public service – 6:15 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, no injuries – Cox Dr/Moore Rd – 6:32 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45/M&M Towing – 7:30 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45/Pappy Johns – 7:36 p.m. False call – Falcon Rd – 7:49 p.m. Traffic stop – BP – 8:03 Motor vehicle accident, with injuries – Purdy Rd/Kirkpatrick – 8:23 p.m.

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