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Selmer officer resigns By Jeff Whitten

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Selmer policeman Jeremy Wilson, who was charged with domestic assault in Chester County, where he resides, has resigned from the Selmer Police Department, Mayor David Robinson told the Independent Appeal after the Board of Aldermen meeting Feb. 14. “I hated to lose him. He was a very good officer. A mistake happened, but that’s just the way it is,” Selmer Police Chief Neal Burks said. According to the report filed by arresting officer Sgt. Ricky Hardy of the Henderson Police Department, “(She) appeared to be very upset and crying. I noticed red marks on her right forearm and upper arm.”

In her statement to the police, Wilson’s wife said the incident was precipitated by an argument over Wilson’s drinking at their residence. His wife said that during the argument, Wilson grabbed her wrist and twisted her arms back. At that time, she said their son jumped on Wilson’s back in an attempt to stop him. Mrs. Wilson then said that Wilson threatened her if she called the police. At that time, it is alleged that Wilson grabbed his wife and twisted her arm a second time with the couple’s son again attempting to intervene. Wilson’s wife then called an off-duty deputy form the Chester County Sheriff’s Department for assistance. When Deputy Celinda Davidson arrived, she said that she spoke with two ju-

veniles that witnessed the altercation and said that both confirmed the account of Wilson getting mad and twisting his wife’s arms. In his statement to the police, Wilson confirmed that the two had gotten into an argument, but disputed the assault. Wilson is claiming that at one point during the argument, his wife had come toward him in an aggressive manner and that he took control of her wrist until she calmed down. Wilson, pleaded guilty in Chester County Circuit Court on Jan. 24, according to a court order provided by the Clerk’s office. Judge Larry McKenzie ordered a plea expungement, which means that if Wilson comes back with proof that he is in counseling by March 9 at his next hearing, the charges will probably be dismissed.

New hiring policy, No override on veto Miss Walking Tall Blackburn honors Cardinal Band By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

The Selmer Board of Alderman voted to institute a new hiring policy at its Feb. 14 meeting. Under the policy, the hiring committee will be made up of six people, the Mayor, the Vice-Mayor, the Chief of Police, the Lieutenant in charge of investigation and the enforcement Lieutenant. The vote was 4-1, with only Alderman Chris Tull voting no. ViceMayor Paul Simpson, along with Aldermen Edward Smith, John Smith and John Finlayson voted yes. “I would like to say something about this. This was presented to us at 4:30 or 5 o’clock in the afternoon. The policy, the resolution, I have before me has been modified once again since then before the City Attorney. It’s thus been changed again. I don’t think the citizens of Selmer have heard anything about this. I don’t agree with it.

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FRC fights to save funding By Jeff Whitten

The Independent Appeal spoke with Karen Lange, Director of the McNairy County The McNairy County Fam- center last Friday. The center is an informaily Resource Center, along with others in the state, faces tion center that serves the 4,000 families the loss of funding in the McNairy from the state. There County school is no funding for the system. It is fundcenters in Gov. Bill ed by the State Haslam’s budget. Department of “The Governor Education. It redid announce in his ceived $29,600 State of the State this year, down (address) that Famfrom $34,400 last ily Resource Cenyear. The center ters were not gonna has existed for the be funded, but we LANGE past 15 years and are all working really hard to hope that the legisla- Lange is in her fourth year as tors put some moneys back director. “I always equate myself in the budget, but right now June 30 will effectively be my with the Ghostbusters.’ I last day in the county (for the See FRC BUDGET, 5A center),” Lange said. Head News Writer

County commission meets By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

The County Commission voted unanimously to reappoint three members of the Selmer/McNairy Industrial Board at its Feb. 13 meeting. Carol Woods, Harry Smith and Robert Shackelford were reappointed for a six year term. The Selmer Board of Aldermen completed their reappointment at its Feb. 13 meeting. The Selmer board had tabled the appointments at its January meeting and approved the reappointments at its Feb. 14 meeting. The purpose of this board is to promote industrial development and to provide additional job opportunities in the Selmer and McNairy County. The commission renewed its contract with Weststate Probation and Education for probation services with two changes. Services added to the contract are house arrest and GED. The cancellation period was reduced from 120 days to 60 days. Road committee chairman David McCullar announced that bridges on Friendship Road in Ramer are complete, except for

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Miss Tennessee (also former Miss Walking Tall) Erin Hatley and Miss Walking Tall 2011 Sarah Stonier, crown Ivy Depew (formerly Miss Memphis) as Miss Walking Tall 2012. Depew beat out 14 other competitors for the title in Adamsville last Sunday night. She charmed the crowd with her flute rendition of “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” earlier that night in the talent competition. Depew will next compete as Miss Walking Tall in the Miss Tennessee Competition in June at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson.

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U. S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn presents Adamsville Junior/Senior High School Band Director Frankie Congiardo with a statement from the Congressional Record honoring the band for its seventh Division I State Championship since 1999. Congiardo and the AHS band capped off their amazing run with another state championship in 2011.

Robinson announces reelection bid in 2013 By Christen Coulon Editor

Mayor David Robinson of Selmer sat down with the Independent Appeal this week to discuss the past, present and future of the historic city as well as his role and future plans as the city’s leader. During the meeting, Robinson said, that despite rumors to the contrary, he does plan to run for a third term of office in the 2013 election. Those who see Robinson around town in his yellow convertible, oft sporting Vols Orange, know that he is a huge University of Tennessee fan. After he purchased a townhouse in Knoxville, many speculated that a move to Knoxville was imminent. However, Robinson said that the property purchase in Knoxville was an investment, offset by the fact that he plans to have children attend UT in the foreseeable future. He said that it made more sense than paying all those years worth of dorm fees. The Selmer native, who began his first term as mayor in 2006, spent much of his adult life working at various jobs out west in places such as Oklahoma City, Seattle and Southern California. Robinson said that after a tour in Vietnam in the army and then coming back to finish his business degree at Memphis State, he moved away in the 1970s to work in the cattle industry in Oklahoma. He said that price freezes in the beef industry imposed by Nixon ended his time as a rancher, and that he ended up taking a position with Ryder Truck Rentals in Seattle. As Robinson climbed the corporate ladder with Ryder, he made the move to Southern California where he spent more than 18 years.

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Selmer Mayor David announced that he would seek a third term in office in the 2013 election.

It wasn’t until 2003 that Robinson returned to the area to take care of his mother and for his children to attend high school. He said that the experience was like “a homecoming.” Robinson said that he loved being back in Selmer and wanted to help make a difference in the community. After speaking to community leaders and coming up with some plans to improve his be-

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“It’s kind of like the Civil War all over again” CUB SCOUTS VISIT INDEPENDENT APPEAL Civil War reenactment civil war continues By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

After last week’s article on the competing Battle of Shiloh reenactments, another voice has been raised in the controversy. Civil War reenactor Marjie Potts approached the Independent Appeal, wishing to offer her views on the matter. Potts, who lives in Walnut, Miss., spoke with me last Tuesday. She has been involved in reenactment for 12 years and has participated in the last two area reenactments. Her daughter got married at the 140th anniversary of the Battle of Shiloh. She usually plays the role of a nurse. “I have friends on both sides. I’m not a member per se,” is how she described her viewpoint. “I hope this whole thing won’t open up a can of worms,” she said. She has done reenactments with the Blue Gray Alliance, such as Twin Rivers and will be involved in the BGA reenactment for the Shiloh 150th anniversary. “I was registered with the other group (the Armies of Tennessee),” she said. However, Potts said she switched after the article in the Independent Appeal on the competing reenactments was published last Wednesday. “I’m just concerned about all of the negative reporting, not on your part, but the negative articles that have come out against the Blue Gray Alliance,” she said. “Both groups have a lot of good people in them. I am friends with both groups, but it just seems to me that the AOT is putting out more negative information about the other group (BGA) than about them,” she continued. Potts said the controversy is grounded in personality conflicts which arose during the planning of the Battle of Corinth and have spilled over to the Battle of Shiloh anniversary. The Corinth anniversary fell through for financial reasons, according to Potts. “All the negative publicity has really hurt the AOT, in my opinion, even though from my stand-

point, it has been coming from the AOT,” she said. “She (Nita Rutledge, AOT Public Relations Coordinator) had planned on doing the Shiloh event all along and then the other group just decided they were gonna do one too, which, you know, that’s their privilege to do that,” Potts continued. Potts noted that the two reenactments are scheduled to be on the same weekend. “You know, everybody tried to get both groups to do it on different dates, you know, one do an event and then a couple of weeks later, do another one. Most reenactors would have come to two, I know I would have. I would have come to both of them. It’s kind of like the Civil War all over again. We’re divided, you know, as to which event we’re gonna go to because the majority of us have events with both groups and do things with both groups,” Potts said. When asked if having two reenactments is necessarily a bad thing, Potts said, “No, I don’t think so because the people and the communities are going to pick, they’re gonna go to and consider the location of where the AOT is having theirs, I think they’ll get more spectator support. It looks like it’s easier to get to than the other event…For one thing, that’s the place there on (Highway) 57 where it’s been for the last ten years, the 140th and the 145th (anniversaries) at that location. That’s what more people, as far as spectators, were used to going to, but it may cut down on a lot of the traffic because every five years, the traffic is overwhelming,” she said. Potts said she viewed the BGA location recently. “I was taken over there the other day and shown where the location is, and it’s beautiful land. They’ve done a lot of work on it, but as far as acreage, I don’t know. It looks like they have enough to do what they’re plannin’ on doin’ there,” she said. “If it’s not kept out in the open like that, it’s going to die away. If we keep doing the living histories and the reenactments and the memorial services and that’s why we do it for, to keep it alive,” was Potts comment on the importance of commemorating these events. Rutledge declined comment on the record.

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Tiger Cubs from Pack 231 take a tour of the Independent Appeal office. Pictured left to right: Hayden Tucker, Nathaniel Palmisano, Eli Belk, Jesse James, Josh Ginn, Lane Wheeler.

This week in Civil War history Feb. 17, 1862 The Confederate ironclad C.S.S. Virginia is commissioned at Norfolk, Va, but is still short of crew. Confederate Gen. Albert Sidney Johnston meets Gens. John B. Floyd and Gideon J. Pillow in Nashville. As a result of his success at Fort Donelson, Gen. Ulysses S. Grant is promoted to Major General of Volunteers. Feb. 18, 1862 The first officially elected Confederate Congress meets in Richmond, Va. Gen. Nathan B. Forrest and his cavalry arrives in Nashville. The Confederate generals decide to evacuate their forces from Nashville to Chattanooga. Feb. 19, 1862 Union Flag Officer Andrew H. Foote’s armada forces the Confederates to evacuate Clarksville. Gen. C. F. Smith then occupies Clarksville and nearby Fort Defiance. Feb. 20, 1862 Confederate troops evacuate Columbus, Ky. Confederate Tenn. Gov. Isham Harris moves the

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County commission approves Adamsville sewer grant By Jeff Whitten

to whoever the contractor might be,” County Mayor Wilburn Gene Ashe said. Because the city will not be able to get this grant apThe McNairy County Commission unanimously approved in time, the county will not be able to apply for proved allowing Adamsville to use its Community Devel- another CDBG in 2013, but would be able to apply for a opment Block Grant eligibility to apply for a grant to im- grant in 2014. “There is no probprove its sewer system at lem. We don’t have its Feb. 13 meeting. anything at the present The $483,000 There is no problem. We don’t have time that we can apply ($500,000) grant will be types of grants for. used to replace the city’s anything at the present time that we can these We’re not in the water lift station. This will cost the county nothing and apply these types of grants for. We’re not business, we’re not in the sewer business and will involve a 20 percent in the water business, we’re not in the I hope to goodness we match by the city. get in either,” said The city sought to use sewer business and I hope to goodness never Ashe. the county’s eligibility According to the because its eligibility is we never get in either, resolutions passed by limited to the $500,000 sewer CDBG grant it has — County Mayor Wilburn Gene Ashe the commission, Ashe will be the financial ofalready applied for. The (In reference to the county’s CDBG transfer of eligibility to Adamsville.) ficer and Heathcoat and Adamsville City ComDavis will provide engimission has previously neering services for the approved the applicaproject. Community Detion. Rather than being a reimbursement grant, the city will velopment Partners, a Nashville firm, will provide adminget this grant up front, so it can pay contractors proceeds. istrative services. Adamsville applied for this grant last year for their wa“That money will come to us. Adamsville will send us their 20 percent and then the county will write that check ter system, but was turned down, according to Adamsville Mayor David Leckner, who spoke at the meeting. “We tested way too high on that throughout the county. We’re not as poor as some of the counties out there,” Leckner said. The project will take no longer than six to eight months, Leckner said. It will involve a complete overhaul, shutdown and removal of the existing lift station. Pre-K 4 registration continues at each of the Head News Writer

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Nod from county commission allows Adamsville to apply for grants By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

The Adamsville Commission approved the application for another Community Development Block Grant under its own eligibility at its meeting last Monday. The $500,000 grant will be used to replace the Palmer Street lift station of the city’s sewer system, which is 25 years old, according to City Administrator Steve Simon. An additional $500,000 CDBG under the county’s eligibility was approved at the Feb. 13 meeting of the McNairy County Commission. This grant will be used for a new bar screen for the city’s sewer system, also at the Palmer Street station. Both grants require a 20 percent match. The matching funds will come from sewer rate increases enacted earlier by the commission. The bar screen itself will cost $280,000, with the remainder going for installation and engineering fees. The lift station will cost $225,000. According to the three resolutions passed by the commission, Mayor David Leckner will be the financial officer, The Brentwood firm of Heathcoat and Davis will provide engineering services. Community Development Partners will provide administrative services for the grant. The votes approving the resolutions were unanimous, with Commissioner Tommy Morris providing a “grudging yes” vote. Morris had expressed concern about the cost of the equipment. “Is it made out of gold or what?” he asked about the bar screen. Simon explained that the prices for the equipment were at the low to mid-range, compared to other possibilities. These projects are at the top of the city’s priorities for the revamp of the city’s sewer system, according to Simon. The next step is removing sludge from the lagoon. On another matter, the commission voted $500 for a band that will be performing at the Shiloh 150th anniversary, including the display of the CSS Hunley. The city is seeking to have the ship displayed in Adamsville and earlier voted $1,500 for that purpose. If the ship is actually displayed in Adamsville, the Mayor and members of the city commission expressed a willingness to fund the other $500 that will defray costs for meals and lodging for the band.

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backfill, compacting, patching and final paving, which will occur in April. “If you have any complaints about that bridge being rough, let me know and call the Highway Superintendent and they can see what temporary repairs can be made on it,” McCullar said. The River Commission has started doing some clean out on Indian Creek, which has been causing some flooding problems over the past few years, McCullar said. The creek is located near Chewalla. Later in the meeting, McCullar proposed adding Old Sage Circle and Shiloh Golf Course Road to the county road list. These roads are off Blanton Road, just outside the city limits. These changes will be voted on at next month’s meeting. Building committee chairman Stan Wheeler told the commission that the E911 facility is outgrowing its present building. “There’s some new equipment coming in and there’s a question of whether there is enough room to do the new equipment that is coming in,” Wheeler said. It was proposed that the county participate with the City of Selmer in purchasing the site. The proposal envisions the county contributing a little over $53,000 towards purchase of the new facility. “I want you to give your attention to this, when you get your packets this month, go by and look at the building. Either chief, I’m sure, would be more than willing to carry you down there, visit with you, and show you anything. They’re anxious to show you what your idea is. They’ve got some tentative drawings. We may even put some tentative drawings in the packet,” Wheeler told the commissioners. There will be a 911 office in the biggest building, a metal one, Wheeler said. They will try to harden the core of the building and get it as severe weather proof as possible. The county will be tentatively taking possession of the Latta building in Selmer on Mar. 22, Wheeler said. “We’re getting close. Anybody that hasn’t had a chance to go

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don’t know who to call’—I get a lot of those calls. They call me and I can either refer them on or funnel them to the correct agency or resource to help them and that’s what I say to people when they come in here and they say, ‘What do you do? What can you help me with? Well, what do you need? I get a lot of those calls ‘cause in the phone book it’s listed as Family Resource Center, obviously—people don’t know what that is and they’ll call me and say ‘Oh, you know, is this the health center or where do I call to get this and I get them the number refer them on or help them or have someone call them,” Lange said. Within the school system, the center offers parenting classes; it works with the Department of Child Services, the juvenile court system and with children or families that have a need for parenting. Anything that is going on with children that is inhibiting them from succeeding in school, such as study or eating habits, are issues that the center deals with. The center is also very active with high school seniors and the Regional Economic Development Initiative, which helps prepare them for college. Lange also works closely with the children in prekindergarten in order to prepare them for kindergarten. If there is a need for clothing or food, the center works with Jesus Cares. “When Jesus Cares opened up, it opened up a

by, feel free to go by. I think it’s going to be a nice facility for us,” Wheeler said. Budget committee chairman Jim Rickman told the commission that the committee had met to discuss possibilities of how to finance the purchase of the Latta building, possibly a capital outlay note. The commission voted to use $10,000 from the drug fund and $5,000 from the courtroom security fund for a new video recording system for the Justice Center. The commission voted to move the $10,000 from the unobligated funds line item in the drug fund to the equipment in the same drug fund. The price includes $8,800 for two Digital Video Recorders, according to Sheriff Guy Buck. Two additional cameras will round out the cost. “I’ve got a camera that don’t work, y’all. It’s been in since 1993. To be honest with you, we’re in a litigious society where everybody wants to sue and we want to be able to prove what we do at all times. The only way I can do that is if I can go back and show them exactly what happened and to be honest with you, our system’s broken to the point that it can’t be fixed. We’ve got some cameras that are salvageable but the CD writers on them have not worked for years and I have to hire an IT person. Anytime I want to make a recording, he has to do it from the hard drive of those devices in a way you have to be specialist and I’m not that,” Buck said. The new system will allow remote viewing of any of the management staff or anyone else that has access to the facility. Buck will be able to view the system and record from it at home. The system will allow surveillance of both the interior and exterior of the Justice Center, Buck said. “There are just a lot of capabilities that are available today that were not available in 1993,” Buck said. The commission will vote on the appointment of Amber Tull to the library board at next month’s meeting, Ashe announced. She replaces Linda Clayton, who has moved out of the 1st district. The commission will vote on a request by Billy Wagoner to rename a portion of Highway 57 in honor of Dale Fisher at its March meeting. The section of highway is near the intersection with Highway 22, near the Michie School. Additionally, Derek Bodiford, Janice Carroll, Ann Henderson, Raymond Robertson and Mary Simmons were appointed notaries.

whole new avenue and door for that. We can help the families and children, you know, clothing and such when there’s a need and this happens several times a year. If there’s a child that has some things goin’ on or the teacher gets wind of it and they don’t have a coat and they don’t have one or two sets of clothing and believe me, with the homeless problem we have in this county, that happens a lot. Well, I’ll either pick up or go over and see what we need and bring some clothes for the teacher to give the student. It’s very under the radar, so they’re not embarrassed, so they can keep their pride” Lange said. The center also has a lending library with information for families and children. “A lot of it is learning materials for the betterment for children and families,” Lange said. The center is also the headquarters and Lange is the chairman of the Imagination Library for the county. The library is a books at birth program created by Dolly Parton. The program sends a book each month to children from birth to the age of five. Registration can be online but the center also has paper forms. “Our goal is to reach 100 percent so every child when they are born will sign up so that they will be able to have books in their hand. Children who are read to and read prior to beginning school can have a vocabulary of 20,000 plus words, whereas children who are not read to and do not begin to read and that have parents reading cereal boxes, well you know, whatever the case may be, so that they have that exposure, will start school with a vocabulary of 3,000 words. Right off the start, they are at such a disadvan-

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loved city, Robinson took the leap and decided to run for office. “I convinced myself that not only could I do the job, but I thought it would be a lot of fun,” Robinson said. Robinson said that he felt like the city had more to offer people, but that fact was not obvious to everyone because it was in need of a facelift. Upon taking office, Robinson said that he worked with the city’s board to push projects that would help restore downtown Selmer. He said that the addition of Rockabilly Park and the Farmer’s Market as well as the repaving have really helped to restore beauty to the downtown. “This is where I grew up. I saw that Selmer needed a facelift and knew it had a lot of potential,” Robinson said. “I take pride in this community.” Currently, Robinson and the board have taken on additional beautification efforts in Dixie Park at the site of the Old Dixie Cafe. While Robinson said that he is happy with what the city has accomplished, he feels that there is potential for it to be better. “My plans are to run again,” Robinson said. “I enjoy doing this job, and I feel that I have been able to make a difference.” With the support of the people of Selmer, Robinson said that he hopes that he can continue to serve and make the city a better place to live and work. In the future, Robinson said that he would like to see Selmer become a center of commerce. However, to achieve that, he said the most important thing that needs to happen is for the area to get more jobs and recruit more companies to come here. Robinson said that there is potential for job growth in tourism as well as industry. He said that one thing that needs to happen to bring those jobs is to improve the educational opportunities for children in the area. Robinson supports programs like the Last Dollar Scholarship and the Round-up program which helps get students into college and makes them more prepared when they arrive by exposing them to technology such as laptop computers in the classrooms. As far as his third term is concerned, Robinson said, “I will keep pushing that door open and keep thinking of other things to do.”

tage,” Lange said. The center has a tea party to raise and a business calendar that funds for Imagination Library every year, Lange pointed out. “Dolly Parton, they don’t pay for all the books. We have to pay for, you know, the books, the county. The money that’s raised for the county’s books go to the children here. Their not all paid for by Dolly,” Lange said. Hooked on Phonics is available at the center for children as well as adults. The center is located in the Adult Education building. FRCs are not the same in all of the counties, according to Lange. “Some counties may not do as much parenting as I do and every year it is a little bit different, too. As the county’s needs change, my job may change just a little bit, I hope I make a difference in the county with the children here,” Lange said. One of the big things the center does is support the Christmas shopping spree. Lange said they have brought Christmas to 180 children over the last two years thanks to the wonderful people of McNairy County. “...it’s all coordinated through this one office so that the children get their gifts,” Lange said. Lange said she was more optimistic that funding would be restored than she was a month ago. “I know we’re doing our job because of the response when I have spoken to representatives on the hill. Of course, I’m doing, I’ve asked everybody to do. I send emails every day. I’ve called them reminding them to, ‘Don’t forget about us,’” Lange said.

“If the legislators, you know, they realize just the importance of the work these centers do all over the state, then hopefully, they will put some funding back in, and I’m optimistic along with the state, this county has been a great supporter of mine all over it, businesses, the school board, the commissioners, the newspapers, y’all. I’m hoping that will resonate if I have to go back to the board and say, ‘Hey, you know, will you please consider funding me, you know out of the county budget,’ so you know, I have a lot of hope,” Lange continued. “Gosh, I couldn’t think of doing nothing else. It fulfills and this is what it was when I came here. I need to fulfill and take care of my heart. You know, and I think there was something missing and working with the children, the families and the needy of this county take care of that…I can’t imagine not being around, the children, the students,” Lange said. “This is not about me. This is about this office and the people of this county. I’m just a vehicle. The people of this county support me, so that I can make things happen for the betterment of the children and families here. I couldn’t do it without the people in this county,” Lange said.

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estate company in Savannah, Mr. (Benny) Austin, who had the property listed and offered this proposal to the Town of Selmer, that if we would release our lien, then they, the owner, somebody that’s FROM PAGE 1A downstream from Countrywide, would convey that property to the Town of Selmer. We would own the property and they would give us I don’t think that the Aldermen should be in the HR department. I $1,500,” Abernathy said. think that we ought to stick to running the city and the business at Abernathy suggested that once this was done, the city declare hand,” Tull said. the lot surplus and sell it, getting it back on the tax rolls. The board voted unanimously to reappoint Carol Ann Woods, “What we would be doing is swapping a judgment lien that is Harry Smith and Robert Shackelford to the Selmer/McNairy Indus- probably uncollectible for $1,500 plus the net value of whatever you trial Development Board for a six-year term. The reappointments could sell a lot at the corner of Pharr and Sixth Street,” Abernathy were tabled at last month’s meeting. As the McNairy County Com- said. mission voted to reappoint them at their meeting the night before, “It’s been four years since we had that judgment and I doubt sethis completes their reappointment. riously if we’re gonna collect it,” Robinson added. Norman Sheffield asked the board to name Railroad Street after “I would think that $1,500 and the value of the lot would be betCol. Fielding Hurst. ter than nothing,” Alderman Edward Smith said. “I’m a direct descendant of Col. Fielding Hurst,” he explained. “I would suggest that we get it, unencumbered, taxes paid up to “Do you have his permission?” Alderman Paul Simpson asked. date,” Abernathy suggested. “He’s dead,” replied Sheffield as the room erupted in laughter. Jeff Sisk said that he thought the property was on Pharr and Sev“There’s been a lot of bad enth rather than Pharr and tales about Fielding, but I don’t Sixth. think anyone can offer any The board approved two Norman Sheffield approached the Selmer board to appointments proof of what Fielding did or to the Parks not,” Sheffield added. and Recreation Board. A rename Railroad Street after Col. Fielding Hurst. “He was a colonel in the couple of the board memTennessee Sixth Cavalry, U.S.A. bers needed to be replaced He stood up for the Union. to Sybil Dancer, I’m a direct descendant of Col. Fielding according He wasn’t, you know, a SouthDirector of the Parks and ern rebel,” Sheffield said when Hurst, Sheffield explained. Recreation Department. Reasked why the road should be gina Smith has not attended a Do you have his permission? Alderman named for Hurst. meeting in over a year, Danc“Wasn’t McNairy County a Paul Simpson asked. er said. She suggested that part of the Confederacy?” SimpBlake Chambers, who is also son asked. He’s dead, replied Sheffield. on the Dixie Youth Board, “You know, I don’t know and former Selmer Alderman about that. I just know about Lloyd Tennyson, who will Col. Hurst…He was an honorhelp represent Arts in McExcerpt from Selmer’s monthly meeting Feb. 14 able man,” Sheffield replied. Nairy should be appointed. “Well Mr. Sheffield, I’m sure (Lighthearted discussion between Norman Sheffield and Alderman Paul Smith.) These appointments will inthis board will take that under crease the board from eight consideration,” Robinson said. to nine members. The Parks “Well, what I’ve noticed, Mr. and Recreation Board is an Mayor is that other people come here and ask you, you go ahead advisory board that meets every other month. and make a motion that night and you take a vote on it and you The board authorized Fire Chief Anthony Carr to apply for a name it,” Sheffield said. Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant from the “No, actually, they submitted it prior to the meetings,” Robinson Federal Emergency Management Agency. The department successsaid. fully applied for the SAFER grant last year and used the proceeds for Brandi Gilbert, Michael Gilbert’s wife, asked if an override of the a part-time employee. Mayor’s veto of his hiring as a policeman was on the agenda. The board approved to purchase QS/1 software for City Hall Robinson replied that it was not. and the utility department. This software will replace Local GovernThe board voted to buy a lot of Pharr Avenue that had been dam- ment. This would save the city about $10,000 a year, according to aged by fire. Then, the owner defaulted on the mortgage. Robinson. There was a fire loss of a house on Pharr Ave, according to City “We get a more robust platform, with certainly better technical Attorney Terry Abernathy. After that the owner defaulted to Coun- support,” Robinson added. trywide, which held the mortgage. Countrywide sent the city a letter The board voted to approve Hart, Freeland and Roberts Design agreeing that if the city would clean up the property, Countrywide for engineering services relating to the Local Parks and Recreation would pay for it. Fund grant application. If successful, this grant will be used for en“We cleaned it up, they wouldn’t pay for it,” Abernathy said. hancements to Dixie Park. The city was successful in its application The city sued them and obtained a judgment for $15,000 or last year. The funds were used in part for playground equipment for $16,000, Abernathy explained. the City Park. Countrywide was absorbed by Bank of America after the judg“If we get the grant, they get paid. If we don’t get the grant, then ment. Its successor owns the property and the city has a judgment certainly we don’t owe them anything,” Robinson said. lien against the property. Finally, the board approved the permit for the Black History “I was contacted a few weeks ago by a representative of a real Month Parade, which was last Saturday.

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Col. Fielding Hurst By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

The proposal by Norman Sheffield that a Selmer street be named for ancestor Col. Fielding Hurst reminds us that he was one of the most controversial figures in Civil War history and a study in contradictions. He was a Unionist, plantation owning, self-made man. He was a surveyor when he moved to McNairy County but within a couple of decades, Hurst had become one of the county’s largest landowners. His holdings in northern McNairy and southern Chester Counties were called the Hurst Nation. The Hurst Nation, except for Fielding’s brother David, was a Unionist bastion in the heart of the Confederacy. Despite his economic interests, Hurst gave an impassioned speech to Purdy voters at the June 8, 1861 secession referendum. After Tennessee’s secession, Hurst and other Union sympathizers were imprisoned in Nashville. The fall of Nashville on Feb. 23, 1862 led to Hurst’s release and his return to McNairy County. Upon his return, Hurst formed the Hurst Scouts, who were not officially a part of the Union Army. They patrolled the countryside for thieves and guerillas, but the Union was unable to properly pay or equip such units. Tennessee’s military governor, Andrew Johnson ignored requests to formally organize these units into state regiments. Hurst personally traveled to Nashville and demanded that Johnson grant him a commission. Soon after that Johnson named Hurst head of the First West Tennessee Cavalry (USA). Despite this, the Union failed to provide the regiment with arms, rations or supplies or to even pay them. As a result of this failure, Hurst resumed operating outside federal authority, which angered such Union commanders as Ulysses S. Grant, who threat-

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MCNAIRY COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY

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

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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obituaries

Paul William Bagley

Michael Jason Wilhite

Paul William Bagley, the youngest of nine children, was born on Thursday, October 11, 1934 in Rome, Georgia. He graduated from Rome, GA High School class of 1953 with honors and also graduated from Devry Technical Engineering in three years with a 3.98 GPA. He served his country honorably in the United States Army, from 1957-1959 in Ft. Jackson, South Carolina. Mr. Bagley spent his career working for SBC Ameritech, one of the “baby Bell” phone companies for over 27 years, mostly in Wheaton, Illinois as a computer engineer technician. He was a member of Moose Lodge in Bensenville, Illinois for thirty years. One of his life’s passions was golf, he shot in the mid to high 70’s for many years, and played on the “A Flight” telephone company golf league. His greatest enjoyment in life was his loving wife, son, close relatives, nieces, nephews and many dear friends. He cherished his time with each one and loved them all dearly. Mr. Bagley passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 in Holy Family Hospital in Des Plaines, Illinois. He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Mary Wilds Bagley; son, Keith Bagley of California; siblings, Walter Bagley, Dot Turner, Beth Schultz, Flo Wessling, J.D. Bagley, and Joe Bagley; host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Pitts Bagley; siblings, Nick Bagley and Bea Sanders. Funeral services were held on February 18, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Neal Wilds officiating. Burial with military honors followed in the Pebble Hill Cemetery near Michie, Tennessee. Serving as Pallbearers were James Wilds, Jim Wilds, Lucas Wilds, Daniel Wilds, Joshua Wilds, Michael Cleary.

Michael Jason (Willard) Wilhite was born January 24, 1979 in Tupelo, MS, the son of Thomas Steve and Flora June Christian Wilhite. He was united in marriage to Tiffany Irons on June 2, 2001. Mr. Wilhite was a Diesel mechanic. He was a Baptist in faith. He enjoyed working on semi trucks, tractors, rabbit hunting, but mostly spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife Tiffany (Irons) Wilhite, a daughter, Ashley and a son, Owen Wilhite of Ramer, TN; a brother, Sgt. Jonathan Wilhite of El Paso, TX; a sister, Jennifer Wilhite Thomas and husband Justin of Marietta, MS; a grand mother Ruth Christian of Boonville, MS; 3 nieces Hope Vandenheuvel, Shelbie Wilhite, and Adalyn Thomas; 2 nephews Nathan and Egan Wilhite; and a host of extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Mr. Thomas Mearl and Mrs. Bernice Wilhite, and his maternal grandfather Howard Christian. Services were held on February 20, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Bro. Trent Childers officiating. Burial followed in the West Shiloh Cemetery at Stantonville, Tennessee.

Carroll Wayne Britton Carroll Wayne Britton was born April 30, 1960 in Selmer, TN, the son of the late L.C. ( Lonnie Carmon) and Mary Lou Youngblood Britton. Mr. Britton departed this life on February 14, 2012 in Ramer, Tennessee at the age of 51 Years, 9 Months, 15 Days. He is survived by a son, Waylon Carroll Britton and wife Amy of Corinth, MS; a daughter, Mary Danielle Britton of Ramer,TN; two brothers, Carmon Britton and wife Patsy of Michie, TN, Clay Britton and wife Shari of Ramer, TN, a half brother, Alford Holloway and wife Cindy of Ramer, TN; three grandchildren, Nathan, Ryan, and Logan Britton all of Corinth MS; former wife and mother of his children, Danielle Britton of Ramer TN. In addition to his parents, Mr. Britton was preceded in death by a half sister, Christine Kirk. Services were held on February 17, 2012 at 11a.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Jetta Forsythe officiating. Burial followed in the Indian Creek Cemetery at Ramer, Tennessee.

Todd Vaughn Todd Vaughn, age 39, of Pocahontas, passed away Saturday morning, February 18, 2012. Born September 4, 1972 in West Memphis, Arkansas, he was the son of Bonnie Sue Ingle Vaughn. He married his wife Denise York, April 7, 1995, and lived most of his life in Hardeman County. A Baptist in belief, he was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing. A big family man, he enjoyed watching his sons play baseball and teaching them to fish. He was employed by Miller Lumber Company and was a carpenter. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at Shackelford’s Middleton Chapel with Steve McKee officiating. He was buried in Ebenezer Cemetery near Middleton. In addition to his wife, Denise, and mother, Bonnie, of Pocahontas, he is survived by his two sons, Preston and Chase Vaughn of Pocahontas; three brothers, Edward, Mitch and John Cowing Vaughn, all of Pocahontas, his Uncle Wendell Ingle and Aunt Martha of New Albany, MS; and several nieces and nephews. The family requests memorials to be sent to the American Diabetes Foundation or the American Heart Association.

Food Give Away for the Needy Food Give Away for the Needy in McNairy County will be Thurs-

day, Feb. 23 from 8:30 a.m. until all food is given away at a new location: 527 Sunset Drive, corner of Hwy 64 and Sunset Drive behind the BP Station on left, in Adamsville.

TO QUALIFY FOR FOOD: 1. Monthly income below $2,700 for a family of four. (Bring pay stub or food stamp card) 2. Need picture ID or Social Security Card. 3. Bring utility bill stub (showing you live in McNairy County) 4. Only one box of food, per household or address.

First come, first served until all food is given away. We plan to have this program available every month, watch paper for date. Sponsored by Mid-South Food Bank & McNairy County Loaves and Fishes.

Donald Coy Sowell Donald Coy Sowell was born April 19, 1939 in McNairy County, TN, the son of the late Elmer and Jewel Thacker Sowell. He departed this life on Sunday, February 19, 2012 in Adamsville, Tennessee at the age of 72 years, 10 months. Mr. Sowell was retired from the United States Army, having served honorably from July 12, 1962 until August 13, 1980. He served 4 years in Vietnam and was decorated with many awards among which were the Bronze Star, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Gallantry Cross. He was a lifetime member of the VFW and a member of the American Legion. Donald was a member of Falcon Baptist Church in Selmer. He worked in both the Teen Challenge and Jail Ministries and had a heart to lead others to the Lord, even during his time of sickness. He owned an appliance repair business in Adamsville, TN. He is survived by his wife Vicki Kay Sowell of Adamsville, TN, whom he married on October 5, 1992. Other survivors are four daughters, LaDonna Sue Downs and husband Dirk of Hopkinsville, KY, Debra Faye Sowell of Hopkinsville, KY, Dixie Darlene Dabbs of Jackson, TN, Christina Tapley and husband Chris of Michie, TN; two sons, Donald Dwayne Sowell and wife Sondra Wardlow Sowell of Adamsville, TN, Jonathan Sowell and wife Crystal Guff Willis of Selmer, TN; three sisters, Aval Roy of Blanchester, OH, Freda Faye Holley of Selmer, TN, Nellie Sue Williams of Corinth, MS; five brothers, E. G. Sowell of Adamsville, TN, T. E. (Pee Wee) Sowell of Bethel Springs, TN, Clyde Delane Sowell of Savannah, TN, Fred Arnold Sowell of Corinth, MS, Richard Neal Sowell of Stantonville, TN; 13 Grandchildren, Sarah Downs, Kevin Morris, Derek Sowell, Alex Downs, Meagan Reaves, Macayla Dabbs, Dustin Sowell, Caitlyn Willis, Clair Willis, Connor Willis, Miranda Tapley, Chris King, and Julie Willis; 2 great grandchildren, Marlee Elizabeth Sowell, Kevin Carneal Morris, Jr. A host of extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Sowell was preceded in death by two sisters, Fleta Mae Scott, Lou Vonda Stewart; two brothers, Wayne Edward Sowell, Elmer Olis Sowell. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Falcon Baptist Church in Selmer, Tennessee, with Bro. Mark Hoover officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in the West Shiloh Cemetery at Stantonville, Tennessee. Pallbearers are Joe Reaves, Richie Sowell, Jonathan Willis, Alex Downs, James Holley, Richard Sowell, and Kevin Morris. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer are in charge of arrangements.

Oleta Ellon Reddin Pruett Oleta Ellon Redding Pruett was born in Henderson County, Tennessee on May 6, 1932, the daughter of the late Harlon Howard and Mary Viola Jones Reddin. She was united in marriage to Audrey Clayton (A. C.) Pruett, who preceded his wife in death on March 9, 1979. Mrs. Pruett was a retired sewing machine operator from H. I. S. in Saltillo, Tennessee. She was a member of Primitive Baptist Church. Mrs. Pruett loved working with Mary Kay Cosmetics, traveling and listening to country music. She departed this life on February 17, 2012 at Tri-County Healthcare in Adamsville, Tennessee at the age of 79 years, 9 months and 11 days. Mrs. Pruett is survived by two grandchildren, Lt. Cmdr. Jesse Pruett and Alicia Pruett; two great grandchildren, Angela Hayes and Thomas Pruett; two sisters, Anita Laverne Shannon of Stantonville, Tennessee and Emma Lou Laws of Northport, Alabama. In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by one son, Nathan Pruett and her daughter in law, Nancy Pruett. Services will be held on February 20, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah, Tennessee, with Eugene Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Hurricane Cemetery at Henderson County, Tennessee.

Small Church Not Small People

We may be a little country chuch, but we have huge hearts. We have been serving this community with love for over 100 years, confidently preaching the Gospel of Jesus. While others may have abandoned traditional worship and teaching, we still unashamedly embrace the traditions of the Full Gospel set forth in our confessions. Join us in worship and celebration Sunday mornings at 11:00 A.M.

Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church Corner of Dunaway and Sulphur Springs Roads Jim Barber, DPM, Pastor

Wednesday, february 22, 2012

card of thanks

Ellis Family The family of Charles Ellis would like to express their heartfelt thanks for the prayers, visits, calls, cards, flowers, food, and all acts of kindness you have shown to our family. Thank you to Shackelford Funeral Directors for the wonderful job you did and the help you have given to our family. To Brother Mark Hoover and Brother Jetta Forsythe, thank you for performing such a wonderful and personal service. Thank you to McNairy Regional Hospital for your kindness during this difficult time. Thank you to Falcon Baptist Church for the wonderful meal you prepared. Charles was loved and will be missed by many. The family of Charles Ellis

Sunrise by David Coy

Questions A pea sized lump is found in a breast, will it go away, is it just a cyst? A parent goes to awake a child for school and found their child hanging from a chandelier. Why? What stressors existed that made my child feel hopeless? My world froze the day my physician told me I had cancer. It shook me and my family to our core. We do not always think something like this will happen to me. What if one’s daughter does not return from her date? What if your retirement investment disappears like smoke in the wind? Some questions are difficult to answer perhaps the biggest is why this happened to me. Some questions remain unanswered and we never learn the answer. One of the most difficult questions to answer is how do I cope with events of life? Some in our society seem to struggle more than our predecessors. One author described life in this way: We pass on from charming childhood to the tender teens; then from the teachable twenties into the tireless thirties; then the fiery forties and he forceful fifties; then come the serious sixties, the sober seventies, the aching eighties, and finally death, the sod, God! It is certain each period in life will have its crisis and questions. In our lives these challenges are really opportunities for growth. Yes, we may feel overwhelmed at any given moment. Our help comes from family, friend, a teacher, or a professional. Sometimes we are able to resolve crisis on our own, otherwise we may need additional support. The important question is, are we going to use every resource at our disposal? Coping is about fulfilling our God given responsibilities and being accountable for the choices and decisions we make. Within which sorrow may come at no fault of our own. At the same time we need to utilize the support system(s) that exists around us. This is Sunrise.

community Events • Hee-Haw Casting Call McNairy Co. Hee-Haw is looking for potential men cast members between the ages of 25 to 40. If you are interested please call 610-5248. •SWHRA Head Start The SWHRA Head Start Program is accepting applications for 3 and 4 year old children to attend classes and/or establish a waiting list for the 2012-2013 program year. Head Start is a free preschool program for families that qualify based on income, disability, or various family circumstances. Head Start provides medical and dental services, nutritional services, family services, and educational experiences for your entire family. Head Start does not provide transportation. Every child deserves a HEAD START in life… please consider giving your child one by contacting Amy, the Selmer Head Start’s Family Case Manager, at 731645-8953 for more information! • 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 •Sign up now Sign-up now for Softball, Soccer & 13-14 yr old Baseball. Deadline is March 31, for more info contact Selmer Park and Recreation Department at (731) 645-3866 •Zumba Classes Certified Zumba instructor Teresa Martin is now offering Zumba Gold classes for beginners, seniors, those with mobility issues, de-conditioned individuals, and those who want to lose some weight. It is high energy, low impact, and fun! Join us Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at the Selmer Community Center 8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at $4 a class or $35 for a 10-class punch card (save $5!). Also on Tuesday and Thursday at the Selmer Senior Center at 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. at $2 for half an hour or $4 for one hour and 10-class punch cards at $18 for half hour classes or $35 for one hour classes (save $2-$5!) Call Teresa, (731) 646-0346.

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New Selmer city board meets for reorganization. Aldermen Grady Counce and Guy Robinson were sworn in replacing Alderman Moore and Humphrey. Judge John R Swaim was reelected City Judge and Day and Night Marshals Replogle and McDaniel was reelected. Alderman Robinson was made chairman of the Street committee. Operators of automobile graveyards in McNairy county are now required to get their old cars moving to market to help the nation solve its present problem of steel shortages or they may be found in violation of Federal regulations. Rev M E Hines, pastor of Ramer Baptist church, states Vacation Bible School with start May 11. Faculty as follows: Mrs S T Haddon, principal - Mrs Vivian Teague, beginners - Mrs Mardell Summers, Primary Supt - Mrs Buel McMahan and Mrs Wilford McMahan, 6-7 year old teachers - Mrs Ellis Shelton and Mrs L D Barnes, 8 year old teachers. Mrs Emmett Taylor, Junior Supt - Mrs Howard Lumpkins, Mrs Gene Cardwell, Mrs Raymond Reynolds, Junior teachers. Intermediate teachers, Mrs Jessie Teague and Miss Icie Ingle. The Selmer Lions club has again invited dear old Santa Claus to pay Selmer another visit. He will arrive next Tuesday afternoon about 5 pm at the Court House. Cheerleader gives party for Selmer football squad. The cheering squad is composed of Betty Sue Steele, Betty Jo Hurst, Martha Jane smith, Mary Lou Marcus, Freida Moore, Magdalene Mullins and Bo Higginbottom. Miss Geraldine Clark helped with the party. Michie basketball teams were host to Saltillo teams and won two victories. The girls were victorious 56 to 12 and the Michie boys came out in the lead 64 to 47. Michie girls lineup: Carroll 17, Fisher 22, Moore 6. Guards: Churchwell, Gooch, Garrett. Subs: Betty qualls, Pettigrew, Brown, Feldman 7, Bonnie Qualls. Michie boys lineup: Goff 22, Austin 17, Raines 8, Mills 10, donahoe 7,. Referee, Wayne Jones. Last week’s line up for the Selmer Michie games were: Michie Girls 53: Carroll 33, R Fisher 11, Moore 7. Guards Garrett, Churchwell, Gooch. Subs: Pettigrew, Briely, Feldman 2, Brown, Qualls. Selmer Girls 29: Smith 13, Raines 4, Plunk 8. Guards Watson, Richards, Jopling. Subs King, Watson, Pratt, W Smith, Baker, Godfrey, Mitchell 2, Davis 2, Wright. Selmer Boys lineup: McClain 34, Bob Kirk 8, R Carter 7, McCullar 19, Bill Kirk 4. Subs Farris, P Kirk, Kinchen 4, Barron 4, Moore 4, D Carter 1, Mulder 4, Kinchen 3, Hockaday 2. Michie boys lineup: Austin 14, Mills, Raines 4, donahoe 1, Deaton 2,. Subs: Mills, Goff, Smith. Selmer played Milan at Milan. Selmer girls lost 18 to 31. Selmer boys handed Milan boys a 74 to 58 defeat. Gibson County played Selmer at Selmer and carried

home two losses. The Selmer girls got off to a good start and won 52 to 18. Girls lineup: Plunk 13, Smith 16, Raines 12, Richards, Watson, Jopling. Subs Davis 6, Mitchell 7, Wright, King, Godfrey, Baker, Pratt. The boys won an easy margin 82 to 49. Selmer boys lineup: McClain 31, Bill Kirk 9, R Carter 6, Bob Kirk 16, McCullar 16. Subs: D Carter, Farris 2, Moore 3, Barron, Kinchen, Wyatt, P Kirk. Announcing the winner of our ‘Name the Modern Appliance ‘ contest is Mrs Mack McClain of Selmer. She won a General Electric Refrigerator from Selmer Service, 100 W Court. McNairy county ‘Blood For Defense’ was well received last week. Donors were: Adamsville: D L Gibson, H F Caperton, R C Holloway, Mrs R C Holloway, Wallace Vinson, Robert K Brewer, Mrs Geo T Moore, J B Larue; Bethel Springs: Howard Maness, Calvin Plunk, O L Plunk, Curry L Hendrix, Mrs Wilbur Robinson, L N Maness, Aubrey Gage, Willie Gage, James Melton, Fred Henry, William Kiser, Derucie Henry; Chewalla: Edd Redd, O D Daniel. Finger: Harlie W Erwin, J T Vires, Doyle Meadows, C H Kirkpatrick, Clyde Davis. Gravel Hill : Mrs Claude Springer. Guys: J L Wren, J L Burns; Hodges Beauty: Caldonia Beene, Howard Beene, Roy McIntyre, H W Rodgers, Mrs H W Rodgers. Leapwood: R W Cutshaw, Mrs Fred Cobb, C S Treece. Powell’s Chapel: Vernon Cox, Jim Cofer; Ramer: C H Wardlow, James Whirley, James Boucher, J W Christian, Bobby Blankenship, Elmer Hamm, Jack Coln, Maurice Powell, Charles Jernigan, H L Lumpkins, Troy Teague, Hazel Taylor, V L McCullar, L G Vaughn, Raymond Price; Stantonville: Cletus Smith, C B Richardson, Henry Smith, F J Chandler; Selmer: Mrs T R Barr, Allen Wooten, Kermit D Reno, Elvin L King, G H Whitlow, Margie Weatherford, G F Weatherford, Troy Smith, Raymond L Sweat, Charles lee, Clyde Reedy, Mrs Clyde Reedy, Lockie Mitchell, Mrs John Moore, Mrs E E Thompson, Mrs N G Bradford, Bowers Tackett, Kathleen Wright, John O’Neal, Billy Walker, Joe Kerby, Will tom Abernathy, Noah Robinson, Beatrice Tackett, Rosemary Landreth, Justin Thrasher, Parvin Prather, Jo Johnson, Robert Johnson, Nora Houston, Mrs Fred Thomas, Mrs Earl Gooch, Mrs S E Burks, Roy King, Wayne Littlefield, Mrs Chas Lee, Mrs Pauline McBride, Mrs Elsie Simpson; Brown Shoe V: Leona Grisson, Ernest James, Athalee Durbin, Reba sharp, Walter Brewer, Hoyt Clayton, Gordon Michael, James Brush, Frank Shelton, Annie Rea Irons, Mary Ruth Barnes, Marth Jones, Arthur Naylor, Dorothy White, Dorthene Michael, Hope James, Nell Nowlin, Joan Shelton, W T Hill, Media Sparks, Roy Phillips, Harold Moore, Alta Michael, Olene Baker, Mary Nell Reynolds, Harold Moss, Weldon Wilkins, Lola Clayton, Mary Farris, Margie Russell, Robert Harris, John H Pusser, Arlton Goodrum, John L Duncan, Albert Hicks, Joyce Redmon, Nadine Cosper, Edward Cosper, Faye Hamm, Christeen Littlejohn, James Johnson, Loutense Cox,

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Mcnairy voices

looking back 60 years ago

by Nancy Wardlow Kennedy

Mail to: Letters to the Editor, The Independent Appeal, P.O. Box 220, Selmer, TN

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Volume 107, Number 40, Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Dec. 14, 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.

Who was the most influencial president of the last 100 years, and why?

Dan Metzger, Selmer:

Cal Howell, Michie:

Johnny Helton, Selmer:

Shirley Moore, Selmer:

John Mills, Selmer:

Lynn Carroll, Selmer:

“Obama, he is trying to get us out of the jam the last president got us into.”

(Franklin)Roosevelt, he kept my dad working.”

“Ronald Reagan, It seemed like he knew more about what was going on.”

“For the economy and everything, I would pick, Bill Clinton. Now we need a president that is good for the economy and we don’t have one.”

“I don’t know. I have no idea.”

“John F. Kennedy had more influence than anyone else in my era.”

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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Letter to the editor

Roundup water bills - off to a great start

After receiving the first amount of funding for the Water Departments Roundup Program, I would like to thank everyone who supports this program, and those who were instrumental in creating it. Purchasing laptops for students in the county will advance learning for all students participating in this exceptional program which creates inspiration and a desire to learn. After two months, we have received donations for the One to One Program in the amount of $2,351.07 from participants. I encourage each person to round their water bills up to the next dollar and help our students become better prepared for the future. We have received $1,589.00 from CenturyLink Telephone Company. Several local companies sup-

ported the program in the past. I assure everyone we will spend every penny of these donations for the One to One Programs in our county. A record will be available for the public at all times showing where and what was spent on One to One. The students will receive the full benefit of all proceeds. We hope to have available laptops for every child in the near future. Thanks to everyone who was instrumental in making this innovative program work for the students in McNairy County. I would like to thank the mayors and aldermen in McNairy County for their efforts, and the citizens for their donations to an excellent program. I also want to thank The Board of Education, Director of Schools, technicians, custodians, teachers, supervisors, secretaries, workers, maintenance personnel, cafeteria workers, Citizens of McNairy County, and all individuals connected with the school system. Espe-

cially, I would like to thank the students of McNairy County for their commitment to learning. Again, I would like to give a Big Thanks to the individuals who donate to the One to One Program. The research overwhelmingly supports increase in test scores, higher level thinking, cooperation, and creativity when students use laptops in the classrooms. When visiting the classes throughout the county and observing the students excited about learning, I realize we must continue until all classes have laptops for every student. The students work together, work alone, and in groups. Through collaboration, the students learn to discuss ideas, information, and differences. This brings reality to the classroom in our county. They must learn to use technology in order to prepare for the future. I invite citizens to visit my office in the Courthouse, and I will show each of you firsthand the educational activities, ac-

complishments, and passions the students have for learning using laptops. Their skills will follow them through work choices, college, vocational school, armed services, and any decisions they make now and the future. Furthermore, we would like to encourage everyone to join the Roundup Program in their perspective community. If the Water Department has not implemented the program yet, donations can be made by going by City Hall in Selmer and making a contribution. It makes us feel better when we help students in our community prepare for the future and collaborate with their fellow students to make this world a better place.

Doris Gray, Bessie Naylor, Lessie Whitaker, Felix King, Ellis Prather.. Brown Shoe F: Leonard Phillips, Billie McCullar, Ann Clifton, Georgene Prather, marie Jenkins, Faye Owen, Vio Higginbottom. Beauty Hill by Mrs E C Holland: Rudolph Hopkins and David Holland were in the group of FFA boys from Bethel Springs who went to the Penal Farm to judge livestock. Travis Johnson of the US Air Force was called home because of the death of his nephew. Little Ellis Johnson died at the Jackson Hospital with pneumonia and crop. Little Ellis just budded on earth to bloom in heaven. Pebble Hill - Mr Lowell Moore, who has been with the armed forces in Korea for several months, has returned home. Mr and Mrs Ode Moore are his parents. Mr and Mrs Paul Dillon have a new son. Mr and Mrs Joe Dillon are grandparents. Mr and Mrs Edward Ashe have moved in the house vacated by Virgil Gray and family. Don’t cut hair for your friends. It’s not legal now. Persons barbering without a license are sub-

ject to fine and jail sentence. This enforcement may put an end to ‘back porch’ barber work. Any barber is forbidden from working on customers when the barber is suffering from a communicable disease or if the customer is suffering from a communicable disease. Shops must be clean and sanitary and must be provided with hot and cold water. Cleaning and sterilizing of all razors, scissors, combs and etc is required before used on a customer. A clean towel is required for every customer. A barber can cut their own children’s hair at home. Three soldiers from McNairy County are serving in the elite 175th Military Police. Battalion of Seventh Army Headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany. Cpl Joseph A Gage, of Bethel Springs is the son of Mr and Mrs C C Gage. He attended Bethel Springs High School for two years and was a bulldozer operator for Morrison Construction Co before being called into service Oct 27, 1950. Pfc William H Plunk, is the son of Mr and Mrs Daniel J Plunk of Rt 1 Selmer and brother of Arbie Plunk

and Mrs Holland Floyd of Bethel Springs. He reported to service on the same day and they went overseas on the same ship. Pfc Troy L Taylor of Pocahontas, is the son of Mr and Mrs Troy Taylor. He graduated from Selmer High School in 1945, then worked on the farm with his father and as a shoe cutter with Brown Shoe Co. He has two brothers, Robert Taylor and Talmadge Taylor and two sisters, Ruth Taylor and Wanda Taylor. On the night of Dec. 5, 1951, a 1940 model Ford was stolen from its parking place near the Ritz Theatre in Selmer. The owner, Fred Henry, who lives in McNairy, reported the theft to Sheriff Kirkpatrick. The sheriff, accompanied by officers Connie Smith and Willie Smith arrested Wallace Tacker, James Wilbanks, Jesse Lee Wilbanks and Dwight Tacker and they were bound over to the grand jury. Sulphur Springs by Joyce Cox - last week’s column - Everyone had a nice time at the box supper and enjoyed the music furnished by Selmer T & L boys. The school made $24.44. Miss Peggy

Locke was selected the Prettiest Girl. The boxes of Dollie Ferguson and Joyce Cox sold for the most money. Miss Ruby Kiser has been out of school for two weeks on account of illness. Pvt Robert Sam Dillon spent the weekend with relatives and friends. There is a lot of moving going on in this community. Ramer by Mrs J R Hamm - Mr Henry Tate fractured some ribs in a fall a few days ago. Mr Levi Gurley is in the Corinth Hospital. S-Sgt Erbie Locke Jr, Mr Locke and little daughter Katherine arrived home to visit home folks before he is shipped overseas. John E Barnes, postmaster for thirty years retired last week. Mrs Rosettie Moore, age 66, died at her home near Adamsville on Dec 9, 1951. She was a Methodist. Funeral services, conducted by Bro Albert A Plunk, were held at Mars Hill Church and burial in the Mars Hill Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge. Volume 48 Number 2. Wilbur Wright Editor and Publisher.

Thanks, Terry Burns Technology Director McNairy County Board of Education Selmer Tenn.

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 • A1C James Taylor Haubrich, US Air Force • 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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bethel springs news Willie C. Sain and Tamela visited their daughter Erica Jones and granddaughter Jayla last Wednesday for a few days. Gladys Butler is doing fairly well, we miss her from the church since moving to Selmer to live with her niece, Jennie Moore. Tony Martin from N.Y. is visiting his auntie Wendy Martin and George Hurst of the Purdy Community. Shirley Williams and T.C. Williams attended the Jackson district U.M. Women’s Day meeting at Oak Grove church in Middleberg. Subject “Walking in Wholeness”,

Shirley Williams as President. Several units were present. A delicious brunch was served. Tiffany Finnie, Ina Ganett, and Kalerari Finnie accompanied Tierra Lusk to Jackson, MS. Centention Complex to a Junior Olympic Volleyball tournament last weekend. We visited with a cousin, Michelle Mesley who lives there. We had an enjoyable time. Serenity prayer: “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Amen”

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Hole-In-One Congratulations to Kevin Cox who scored a hole-in-one last week, Feb. 8 at the Selmer Country Club, at hole #8 par three. Witnessed by David Siebel and Tim Jones.

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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 and Ervie Bias, Dean and the late Leon Bennett of Bath Springs, and the late Sol and Cosette Brush.

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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 grandBrooke Jillian Brush parents are the late Arthur and Lois Naylor, the late Council and Ervie Bias, Dean and the late Leon Bennett of Bath Springs, and the late Sol and Cosette Brush.

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• Scholarship applications now available Scholarship applications are now available at the front desk of McNairy Regional Hospital. Anyone interested in the medical field may apply. Applications are due by March 1. February 16 • 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.

February 24 • Democrat Party The McNairy County Democrat Party will meet Friday, Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. The third district will hot a hamburger , steak, and trimmings dinner at the headquarters. Invite a friend and join us for updates on the candidates, caucus, and fundraiser. February 25 • Travel basketball The West TN Court Cats, a

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 Rex Solomon Nelson 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.

local travel basketball organization since 2007, will be holding an OPEN Try-Out for boys currently in the 6th – 8th grade. This try-out session will be held at Michie Elementary gym on February 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. • Benefit for David Brasfield Benefit for retired highway patrol officer David Brasfield, cancer patient at the senior

community 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

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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

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Bethel Springs First Baptist Church Friday, February 24, 7:00 pm www.thenelons.com

(AiM) Amateur Photo Contest

Purpose: To bring exposure to the art of photography and showcase McNairy County Entry: Contest is open to anyone regardless of age, except the panel of judges. Professional photographers are not eligible. Cost: $10 for the first entry; $10 for second entry; $10 for the third entry; and thereafter, just $5 per entry. Prizes: Best of Show $100; 1st place $50 each category; second place $25 each category; ribbons for third place and honorable mention will also be awarded each category. • Photos must be submitted by 4 p.m. on Friday, Apr. 13, 2012 at the U.T. Martin/Selmer facility just off U.S. 45 North. Photos mailed must be postmarked by Monday, April 9, 2012 to attention George Souders, c/o AiM Photo Contest, U.T. Martin/Selmer, 1269 Tennessee Ave., Selmer, Tenn. 38375. • Entry form or the following information must be affixed to the back of each entry; Name, address/phone, title of photo, category of entry, division of entry, location and date photo was taken. Include price if you want to sell the photo. • Only checks or money orders will be accepted. Entry fees needs to be made payable to Arts in McNairy. • All entries must agree to be on display at UTM./Selmer from April 15 - May 11, 2012; winning entries must agree to be possibly published in the area newspapers and the AiM newsletter. Winners will be contacted by phone. • Anyone with questions may contact Photo Contest Chairperson George Souders at 731-645-5441 or 731-610-1365. Please Note: There will be an opening reception and prizes awarded from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Apr. 15 at the U.T. Martin/Selmer Center for all entrants and their guests. Entries must be picked up by May 11, 2012. For rules and entry form, please visit artsinmcnairy.blogspot.com

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Wednesday, february 22, 2012 McNairy County Healthcare

My dearest friend

By Dorothy Goodrum Well it was a Sunday morning and again, I am at Second Baptist Church listening to the great voice of my pastor Tony Polk. Today they are singing “My Dearest Friend” and that started my pen to writing. A friend is that special someone in your life that you can share good times and bad times. I look around this church with the people I grew up with, and I have been privileged to call my friends. On the end of my pew is my friend, Wayne Roberts. Wayne and my brother Jack were best friends. When Jack realized he was not going to beat that awful disease called cancer, he asked Wayne to take care of his little sister. So for the last several years Wayne has become more that just a friend to me. When I need praying for Wayne is there. He is also the one who will tell me I need to rethink a problem, that maybe my answer is not what God has for me to do. He will come to work and find me just to let me know I am on his mind and that he has been praying for what ever I face that day. So, Jack, your sister who needed just to sometimes hear your voice still misses you everyday, but your friend has tried hard to fill the void. I still have one brother who is very special to me, James Robbins, but I think Jack knew I might be more that he could handle so he ask Wayne to help James share the load of a needed little sister. A lot of our residents have developed a friendship since coming to live in our home. A friend shares your good days along with your bad days. I have often read a friend is that person you can call a midnight and they will be there for you. I have watched as our residents share their struggles and joys. When one of them is sick, they all seem to know and are concerned. When they have a good day ,they will meet in the lobby for

sheriff’s log Monday, February 13 Public service – 12:01 a.m. Vandalism – Bud Long Rd – 9:58 a.m. Alarm residence/business – Main St – 12:55 p.m. Animal control welfare/cruelty – Armour Dr – 1:45 p.m. Domestic in progress, physical – Beauty Hill Rd – 2:29 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, no injuries - Hwy 142 – 2:50 p.m. Alarm residence/business – Lipford Rd – 5:28 p.m. Public service – 10:03 p.m. Tuesday, February 14 Public service – 1:40 a.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 64 E – 4:58 a.m. Animal control – Hwy 64 W – 12:51 p.m. Traffic stop – Unity Church Rd – 1:44 p.m. Reckless driver – Purdy Rd – 2:16 p.m. Traffic stop – Shady Grove Rd – 3:43 p.m. Suspicious vehicle – Joe Dillon Rd – 4:55 p.m. Speak with an officer – In county – 5:12 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 224 – 6:05 p.m.

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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 • 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. We will also present 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. 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 where their position is stated email us at patriotsforcivicactionselmer@gmail.com • 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. • Beekeeping course The Jackson Area Beekeeping Association’s Short Course in Beekeeping will be February 25 at Hill Crest Baptist Church, 2838, Paul Coffman Dr., Jackson. Anyone interested in learning about beekeeping is invited to attend. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Cost is $10 for individuals and $15 for families. Lunch is included.

social hour and from my office you can hear them laughing. The best part of my day is to listen to them telling stories and sharing with each other. Several come to my mind when I think of that term “Best Friend”. Marilyn Ward and Lucille McCormick live on one hall and share a room. They have so many things they share. They both have two daughters who

Billy Pickle, Billy Joe Carroll (background), Charlie Hornbuckle visit them often. So I call this my encouragement room . If I am a little down a visit to this room is usually all I need to start me to smiling. Anthony and Patricia Huggins are husband and wife and they also share a room on a different hall. Mr. Anthony who is Pop to me worries that I work too hard so if I need a little pep talk, to this hall, I go. I could tell you about Charlie Hornbuckle and Billy Pickle and the friendship they share. Mr. Charlie is blind and so after every meal, Billy helps Mr. Charlie out of the dining room and back to his hall. X L Hunter and Billy Joe Carroll are usually the two you will meet if you walk in the front lobby; I call them our door greeters. Friends come in different ways, and are de-

veloped some instantly and some over time. Leeann and Dennis, two of my co-workers, was not so sure I was cut out for this job. Maybe I just needed to stay in the Emergency Room at the hospital. I still smile every time I think of that because, do you know who I run to now if I have something to share? Nancy Ellen , Sonya, Lisa and Patricia are those friends who I have known for a while and are still some of my best midnight friends. I hope you have many friends in your life those people you know you could call at any time and they would not hang up on you. Where ever you are strive to find people you can call your friend. You never know when there will be a need in your life that they can fill or you could do the same for them. Jesus said when you do something good for the least of the brethren you do it for me. Now that should sit your mind to thinking. To have a friend you have to be a friend. I hope you have many in your life. To all of you who have come by and said you were worried that I was sick since we have missed a couple of weeks, I am fine and glad to be back in touch with you. You are my newspaper friends. You will never know how much I appreciate your encouragement. Very few things bless my heart more that someone stopping me and telling me you enjoy our articles in the paper. I am not a great communicator but I work in a home where there are so many stories to tell, and I want to share them with you. I have been blessed in my life with friends. Some I have known for years and some I just met, some are family, others I work with or go to church with, but they are all dear friends to me. Well, the song is done and Brother Tony just picked up his Bible so if I don’t want him on my toes I had better put this pen down. I am glad I have a pastor who understands me and, like Jesus, accepts me for who I am. In case you’re wondering though, who my Dearest Friend is, well the Lord, we both know it’s you. Until next time.

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court briefs Timothy D. Hodge – Failure to appear – dismiss on payment of costs. Stephanie Pitts – Driving while license suspended – dismiss on payment of cost. Def. has valid DL. Corneal Thrill, Jr. – Driving wile license suspended – dismiss on payment of costs. Def. has valid DL. Joshua Pedigo– Driving wile license suspended – dismiss on payment of costs. supervised prob. James W. Wright – DUI, first offense – fined $350, costs ($705.73), 48-hr sent. supervised prob. for 11 months, 29 days, drug/alc eval and counseling and rehab. Completion of rehab treatment at mission global ministries prior to jail time. Not drive in TN for 1 yr. Gene A. Howell – Driving while license revoked – fined $500 and costs. sent. to 12 days. supervised prob. not drive in TN for 1 yr. Vickie P. James – DUI, first offense -– DUI, first offense – fined $350, costs ($705.73), 48-hr sent. supervised prob for 11 months, 29 days, drug/alc eval and counseling and rehab. Not drive in TN for 1 yr. Willie Earl Spencer – Driving while license revoked – resist stop, arrest, search – leave scene of accident, property damage – fined costs. sent. to

120 days, credit for 60. Def to serve until 3/11/12 then house arrest then return to jail to complete time. Dewey L. Coleman – Assault, attempt – dismissed on payment of cost and good behavior for 6 months, attend anger management. Beunica R. Scott – Obtain drugs by fraud – poss/ sell/barter/give away legend drug – bound over to McNairy grand jury. Waiving prelim. Hearing def. shall cont. on current bond. Robert Oneal Atkins – Criminal impersonation – fined costs. sent. to 10 hrs. supervised prob. 8 hrs comm. service. James T. Duncan – Reckless endangerment – fined costs. sent. to 20 days. supervised prob. Terrance A. Carder – Pharm to sell no mare than 3 packs Meth precursor – Fined $1,000. Supervised prob. Quinnon M. Given – Simple poss/casual exchange – fined $750 and costs. sent to 48 hrs. supervised prob. for 1 yr. alc/drug eval. Kevin W. Austin – Domestic assault – fined costs. sent. to 24 hrs. no contact with victim. Supervised prob. domestic abuse counseling. 48 hrs comm.. service. Jessica Nichols – Shoplifting – fined costs. sent. to 10 days. no contact with Wal-mart. Supervised prob until cost paid.

Traffic stop – Hwy 57 & 22 – 6:38 p.m. Theft of property – Talbot St – 8:00 p.m. Reckless driver – Hwy 57 – 8:43 p.m. Public service – Major Hill – 10:12 p.m. Animal control, barking dog – Hidden Oaks Rd – 10:41 p.m. Wednesday, February 15 Traffic stop – Hwy 64 – 1:31 p.m. Traffic stop – Adamsville Central Bank – 1:38 a.m. Traffic stop – Old Stage – 2:03 a.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 64 – 5:13 a.m. Alarm residence/business – Grandview Loop – 7:03 a.m. Public service – Hwy 22 S – 7:30 a.m. Alarm residence/business – Grandview Loop – 7:39 a.m. Reckless driver – Hwy 64 – 7:43 a.m. Traffic stop – Boyd Orchard Ln – 7:59 a.m. Alarm residence/business – Otis Payne – 8:15 a.m. Theft of property – Complex – 10:32 a.m. Suspicious vehicle – Hwy 57 W – 10:40 a.m. Speak with an officer – High School – 10:40 a.m. Traffic stop – Houston Cem Rd – 11:04 a.m. Traffic stop – Woods Rd – 1:21 p.m. Traffic stop – Terry Abernathy – 3:03

p.m. Theft of property – Joe Dillion Rd – 3:48 p.m. Speak with an officer – Mosses Creek Lily Taylor Rd – 4:05 p.m. Traffic stop – Leapwood Enville Rd Hickory Flt – 5:23 p.m. Public service – Hidden Oak – 5:23 p.m. Retrieve property – Hamburg Rd – 5:46 p.m. Public service – Hwy 57 E – 6:05 p.m. Traffic stop – Pebble Hill and Old Moore Rd – 7:01 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45 S & Hwy 142 – 7:23 p.m. Civil matter – Hwy 57 E – 7:27 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, no injuries – Kirby & Limon Gage Rd – 10:21 p.m. Thursday, February 16 Suspicious vehicle – Hwy 22 S – 8:24 a.m. Theft of property – Pharr Ave – 12:42 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 64 E – 12:54 p.m. Theft of property – Hwy 57 E – 2:10 p.m. Animal control welfare/cruelty – Rushing Rd – 3:05 p.m. Harass phone calls – Complex – 3:11 p.m. Traffic stop – E Poplar Elementary School – 6:04 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 64 E – 6:17 p.m.

Traffic stop – Mulberry Ave – 8:15 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45 S & Gravel Hill – 8:29 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 57 Sharon Dr – 9:25 p.m. Public service – 10:02 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45 S & 57 – 10:20 p.m. Public service – 11:10 p.m. Friday, February 17 Traffic stop – Hwy 64 E & 22 S – 12:59 a.m. Traffic stop – Adamsville BP – 1:40 a.m. Theft of property – hwy 57 E – 9:06 a.m. Theft of property – Clayhill Dr – 9:37 a.m. Theft of property – Hwy 45 S – 12:05 p.m. Speak with an officer – Hwy 57 E – 12:17 p.m. Shots fired – Roberts Rd – 1:54 p.m. Domestic in progress, physical – Purdy Rd – 2:26 p.m. Theft of property – Centerhill Rd – 2:58 p.m. Suspicious vehicle – Hwy 45 and old Hwy 45 – 3:43 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45 S – 4:36 p.m. Serving warrant – Gilchrist Rd – 7:21 p.m. Suspicious person – Refuge Rd – 7:33 p.m.

Public service – 8:25 p.m. Traffic stop – Adams Rd – 10:18 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 142 – 11:09 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 142 – 11:11 p.m. Speak with an officer – Pleasant Site Rd – 11:34 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45 S – 11:54 p.m. Saturday, February 18 Traffic stop – Hwy 45 S – 12:10 a.m. Traffic stop – Mulberry Ave – 12:39 a.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 224/ Hwy 22 S – 1:14 a.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 22/Chambers Store Rd – 1:22 a.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45 S/Whitaker Motors – 1:41 a.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 64 – 2:39 a.m. Suspicious vehicle – Hwy 57 W – 3:54 a.m. Vandalism – Joe Dillon Rd – 6:59 a.m. Speak with an officer – Joe Dillion Rd – 8:11 a.m. Theft of property – Pleasant Site Rd – 10:01 a.m. Disturbance unknown – Lawton Rd – 12:21 p.m. Theft of property – Hwy 64 W – 1:38 p.m. Suspicious vehicle – Sandy Flatt Rd – 3:21 p.m. Welfare check – Leapwood Enville Rd – 3:27 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 64 W – 3:46 p.m.

Reckless driver – Hwy 45 S – 5:31 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 64 E – 5:55 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45 S – 6:22 p.m. Burglary – Pickett Rd – 6:50 p.m. Public service – 7:55 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45 S – 8:06 p.m. Traffic stop – Poplar Ave – 8:13 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 64 E - - 8:40 p.m. Animal control – Hwy 64 E – 11:03 p.m. Sunday, February 19 Medical alarm – Hwy 45 S – 12:23 a.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 64 E – 1:43 a.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 22 N & Industrial Rd – 1:44 a.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 64 E – 1:54 a.m. Traffic stop – Main St – 2:42 a.m. Unwanted subject – Leapwood Enville Rd – 10:38 a.m. Disturbance unknown – Purdy Rd – 10:43 a.m. Vandalism – Hwy 57 E – 1:56 p.m. 911 Hang up – N Maple St – 2:56 p.m. Civil matter – Pleasant Site Rd – 3:32 p.m. Speak with an officer – Bethel Purdy Rd – 4:25 p.m. Harass threats – Junction – 5:04 p.m. Welfare check – Pleasant Site Rd – 6:21 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45 S – 7:42 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45 S – 7:53 p.m.

February 27 • Eastview Ruritan Club Eastview Ruritan Club will have their monthly meeting Feb. 27, at 6:30 p.m. at the Eastview Civic Center. Visitors welcome.

March 2 • Brown Shoe Company Reunion Anyone who worked at Brown Shoe Company or their family members are invited to a Potluck Supper on Friday, March 2 at 6 p.m. at the Eastview Civic Center. All welcome.

All donations accepted at this event will benefit the American Cancer Society’s efforts in McNairy County. For more information on this event or how you can participate in Relay for Life, please contact Relay Chair Cheryl Prather at (731) 645-4629 or Media Chair Laura Prestwich at (731) 632-0911 ext. 4120.

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.

c/o AiM Photo Contest, U.T. Martin/Selmer, 1269 Tennessee Ave., Selmer, TN 38375 Opening reception and prizes awarded from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, April 15 at the U.T. Martin/ Selmer center for all entrants and their guests. Entries must be picked up by May 11, 2012.

February 28 • Social Work Reception Did you know that according to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics employment for social workers is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2018, especially for those working in rural areas and with aging populations? Come learn more about the social work profession and how you can join this rapidly growing profession by obtaining your social work degree from the UT Martin McNairy County/Selmer Center. • UT Martin Reception A reception will be held on Tuesday, February 28 from noon – 2 p.m. at the UT Martin McNairy County/Selmer Center. The center is located at 1269 Tennessee Avenue in Selmer. Everyone is invited to attend. February 29 • Tennessee Trade program An overview meeting for local companies interested in applying for the TN Trade Program will be held Wednesday, February 29 at 10 a.m., at the Lowell Thomas State Office Building Conference Room 2 on the first floor (225 Martin Luther King Dr., Jackson, TN 38301). This is a statewide initiative created to increase exports by Tennessee’s small businesses. This hour-long meeting will provide information regarding the Market Access Program, which will provide small business reimbursement for export-related costs. This website will provide further details: http://www.tn.gov/ecd/tntrade/ MAP.html The meeting will be hosted by Tracey Exum, Southwest Tennessee interim director, and Paul Fassbender, assistant commissioner, with the Tennessee Department of Economic Development. Check in at the guard desk and show your identification to receive a visitor’s badge.

March 2-3 • Falcon Baptist Ladies Prayer Retreat Ladies Prayer Retreat at the Falcon Baptist Church, March 2-3 has been canceled due to circumstances beyond our control. March 3 • 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. • Relay for Life Kick Off The Relay for Life committee of McNairy County would like to invite the public to the 2012 Relay for Life Season Kick-Off on March 3. Relay Teams have been invited to participate in a Chili Cook Off at the Selmer Democratic Headquarters on Main Street from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entries will be judged by local officials and prizes will be awarded in the categories of Healthiest Chili, Hottest Chili, and Traditional Chili. Votes for the crowd favorite will also be accepted, so bring your appetite! This family friendly event is free to the public with donations encouraged, and as always, survivors are invited to participate free of charge.

March 4-7 • Chewalla Baptist Chewalla Baptist will host an Evangelism Conference on March 4-7. Sunday worship services will be at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Weeknight services will be held at 6:30 p.m. On Sunday, Dr. Ronald Meeks of Unity Baptist (Ramer) will preach at 10:45 a.m. and Dr. Randy Bostick of Oakland Baptist (Corinth) will preach at 6 p.m. On Monday, Bro. Joel Pigg of Salem Baptist (Trenton) will preach on Youth Night. On Tuesday, Bro. James Lewis of Desoto Hills (Southaven) will preach and Dr. Bill Darnell of People Sharing Jesus (Counce) will preach on Wednesday. A nursery will be provided. For information, call (731) 239-6222 or (731) 239-3822. March 8 • 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 ensure there is enough material for everyone. Call Hollie Knight at 645-7843 for more information or to pre-register. March 11 • Little Zion M.B. Church Spring Revival Little Zion M.B. Church would like to invite you to their Spring Revival. It will be starting on Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 3 p.m. with Rev. Larry Stone and Second Baptist Church of Verona, MS. Monday and Tuesday nights, March 12 and 13, it will begin at 7 p.m. with Rev. Chris Traylor. March 13 • Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity McNairy county wishes to extend a personal invitation to all residents of McNairy county (and

March 29 • Volleyball League beginning soon The Selmer Park and Recreation 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 30 • AHS graduating seniors 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. April 13 • AiM Amateur Photo Contest Contest is open to anyone regardless of age. Professional photographers are not eligible. Photos must be submitted by 4 p.m. on Friday, April 13 at the U.T. Martin/Selmer facility just off U.S. 45 N. Photos mailed must be postmarked by Monday, April 9, 2012 to ATTN: George Souders,

April 21 • MS. Tennessee Senior America Pageant Ms. Senior Attention Senior women, age 60+. You be the change and light up your life! The Ms. Tennessee Senior America Pageant 2012 will be held at the Cumberland University Student Center in Lebanon, TN at 7 p.m. Style and timeless beauty will grace the stage with these qualifications: Tennessee resident three or more months and U.S. citizen, compete in four categories: interview, talent, evening gown, and philosophy of life. Application and information contact Hollie Knight, Tennessee Senior Pageant Director (731) 645-7843.

• Alaska Cruise/Land Tour Deadline May 11 Selmer Senior Center is sponsoring a wonderful 11 day, 10 night trip Aug. 25- Sept. 5, 2012 to Alaska. Tour highlights include round trip airfare, 7 days aboard the Sapphire Princess with stops in Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and Anchorage, scenic cruising through Glacier Bay National Park & College Fjord. We will then board the Denali Express Train for Denali National Park. Also included is a tour of Fairbanks, a gold mine tour and much more. Those who book early get the best prices, best cabin locations and their preferred dining time. Payment in full is due by May 11, 2012. For pricing and more information contact Hollie Knight at 6457843.

June 1 • MCHS Class of ‘87 MCHS Class of 1987 is having their 25-year reunion the weekend of June 1, 2012. RSVP along with $15 per person to Tisa Norwood, P.O. Box 234, Selmer, TN 38375 by April 30, 2012. For more information, contact Tommy Elam (731) 610-1101.

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GE awarded MRA’s Industry of the Year By Janet Rail Publisher

Celebrating over 40 years of business in Selmer, the GE Busway Plant was recently awarded the Industry of the

Year Award at the Jan. 28 McNairy Regional Alliance Annual Banquet. GE opened its doors in Selmer in 1971 with an announcement made in the Independent Appeal on Oct. 1, 1970 “General Electric to add approximately

200 jobs”. GE considers their employees family according to Plant Manager John Harcrow. “Our GE family is made up of current and retired employees. Everyone in our family stepped up in 2011, from Relay for Life,

Staff Photo by Janet Rail

After GE’s receipt of MRA’s 2011 Industry of the Year award, local dignitaries, posed with a banner to be hung with pride in the local GE plant. Pictured left to right: Selmer Mayor, David Robinson, MRA Economic Development Director, Ted Moore, GE Human Resource Director, Tammy Knight, GE Plant Manager, John Harcrow, MRA Program Director, Russell Ingle, and Anthony Henson, MRA Board of Directors

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Staff Photo By Jeff Whitten

Local leaders, including Rep. Marsha Blackburn gather for the ribbon cutting at Primecare last Tuesday. Read next week’s Independent Appeal for our feature on MRA Banquet awardee, Primecare. Primecare won the Community Betterment Award at January’s banquet.

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to our parking lot sale for St. Jude, to our 40-year Anniversary Reunion, plus the focused efforts of our Team Selmer group. I just want to make sure we recognize everyone in our family, not just one single person, but our entire family,” said Harcrow. During a 2011 Open House to commemorate their 40-year Anniversary, over 400 people attended including current employees, their families and retirees. GE had 287,000 employees globally at the end of 2010. Some 133,000 of these jobs were located in the U.S., making GE one of the largest employers in the country. The local plant, in Selmer, provides jobs for just over 100 area residents. As a business, GE is committed to develop, innovate and enhance their products and services to help their customers improve their environmental and operating performance by continually investing in people, technology, and innovative solutions. One of Thomas Edison’s original heritage businesses, Industrial Solutions is leading the future of electrification through innovative, revolutionary products and a culture

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of growth through technologies that will help create a cleaner, smarter and more efficient global electrical infrastructure. With GE’s expanded focus on customer challenges, they manufacture and service electrical distribution products, power technologies for high tech industries, and industrial parts and repair services. Industrial Solutions recognizes today’s energy challenges and is helping to solve them with engineering centers and dedicated customer-focused teams in over 60 countries. According to GE, their business strategy is to align to customers, provide vertical solutions, invest in new platforms, develop lifecycle services and build capabilities. GE also partners with U. S. universities on research, academic programs and recruiting of bachelors, master and PhD graduates. GE hires over 2,000 coops and interns in the U.S. each year and in 2010 doubled the ’09 full-time college hires through the “Invest in America” initiative, resulting in 1,300 hires. GE Selmer is currently in a partnership with Freed-Hardeman University’s Engineering program to offer a “Lean Challenge” opportunity for some of

Staff Photo by Janet Rail

John Harcrow, plant manager of GE in Selmer.

the students to get hands-on experience in presenting a solution for an industrial situation. The contribution GE Selmer makes to the community is great and was duly noted as recipient of the Industry of the Year Award. Harcrow said, “Being selected as the MRA Industry of the Year is a great honor for our GE Selmer employees. When I arrived in Selmer last year I challenged our employees to make a difference in our community. “Our employees responded, and this recognition is their reward for those efforts in our community.”

Rep. Marsha Blackburn speaks to McNairy Central High students about the 2012 Congressional Art Competition in Selmer last Tuesday. This competition recognizes one outstanding artist in each Congressional district across the country. The winner will receive free airfare to Washington, D.C. to attend a reception and to have their picture taken in front of the Capitol with Blackburn. Submissions are due no later than April 5, 2012 to one of Rep. Blackburn’s district offices in Franklin, Clarksville or Bartlett.

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Black History Month: Selmer Black History Parade

Staff Photo By Jeff Whitten

Citizens of McNairy County came out to watch the Black History Parade. Marchers, motorcycle riders, band members and dance teams among many others took part in the parade to honor Black History Month in Selmer last Saturday.

Ribbon cutting celebrations held at Mid-Town Pharmacy, Manpower and Rosewood Place

Staff Photo by Sharon York

The Mid-Town Pharmacy ribbon cutting was held last Saturday. Among those in attendance for the ceremony were Wilbur Gene Ashe, McNairy County Mayor, David Robinson, Selmer Mayor, Ravanda Hester, Samantha Rainey, Clay Cooper, Ann Manley, Whitney Carter, Christy Doyle, Julia Thomas, Shawna Roten, and Russell Ingle of the MRA.

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Local leaders and Manpower officials gather for a ribbon cutting at their new location at the South Y Square in Selmer last Wednesday.

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A sincere thank you to all who supported our First Annual Dessert Tasting Fundraiser to benefit the McNairy County Literacy Council Together we raised over $6,600!

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No. 1 Lady Cats settle for 3rd By Amanda Lowrance Head Sports Writer

Going into the District 14-AA Tournament, McNairy Central’s girls held the number one seed, but a semifinal loss to the Lexington Lady Tigers knocked the Lady Bobcats out of the Championship and Runner-up positions. “This is not exactly where we wanted to be,” said Lady Bobcat head coach Jerry Lott. “I would rather be playing a home game Friday night, but we are still playing and we are still in the Region Tournament.” Nevertheless, the team has done well after starting the season 0-3 and winning 24 out of 26 games following the rough beginning. Monday night, McNairy Central defeated the Chester County Lady Eagles in the Consolation Game to attain the third place position in the district tournament. Staff Photo by Andrew Alexander

District 15-A Runner-Up Adamsville Lady Cardinals: (Front) Olivia Johnson, Ralanda Lloyd, Anna Johnson, (Middle) Bailey Wicker, Keantinez Lloyd, Shakeema Dilworth, Nikki White, Macayla Kiddy, Brianne Knight, (Back) Asst. Coach Kevin McClain, Simone Wilson, Krista Holley, Taylor Hutton, Asst. Coach Jan Waller, Sarah Martin, Alli Pettit, Caitlyn McAfee, Head Coach Todd McGee, and Anna Shelton.

Lady Cards District 15-A Runner-Up

Title shot blocked by Madison By Andrew Alexander

See Runner-up, 4B

Staff Photo by Amanda Lowrance

Senior Tierra Lusk came out hot on the court Gazing at the goal through the arms of a Lady scoring the first basket of the night and sinking a to- Eagle, District 14-AA MVP, Chelsea Bodiford tal of three 3-pointers in the first half. pushes up a basket. Making three threes of her own, District 14-AA Most Valuable Player, Chelsea Bodiford, led the pecially on the defensive end. The worst thing about losing in the district semifinals is we have to play the Lady Bobcats to the consolation victory. Bodiford was named to the All-District Team first round of the Region at Covington.” At the half, Lexington led by three points and the along with fellow Lady Cats Lusk, Kindra Brown, and Mikaela Rowland. Bodiford and Brown were Lady Tigers came out scoring in the third quarter. also named to the District 14-AA All-Tournament The game changed hands until the last minute of the game when Lexington took the lead for the last Teams. “We played good defense tonight,” said Lott, time after a foul led to a 3-point play. who was named District Coach of the Year after the game. “A lot better than the previous game and we Girls’ Box Score struggled a little on offense. Tonight’s difference was LHS 15 9 11 19 54 doing a better job on the defensive end, especially at MCHS 18 5 14 10 47 the post defending their big girl inside.” Girls’ Box Score

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A home Region 8-A Tournament game is Adamsville High School’s reward for the girls’ performance in the District 15-A Tournament, but the Lady Mustangs of Madison Academic Magnet kept them from hoisting the championship plaque in the end. The defensive minded No. 3 Lady Cardinals earned another home game with a win in the first round over No. 6 Trinity Christian on Feb. 14 and followed it up with an upset over No. 2 Middleton in the semifinals last Friday. AHS will play host to either Memphis Westwood or Memphis Business Academy out of District 16-A on Friday. For updates on tournament action, check the Independent Appeal Facebook page.

Lady Bobcats- 49 Chester Co.- 40

14 9 8 12 14 18

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(MCHS) Chelsea Bodiford: 15 Pts, 1 Reb, 3 Ast, 6 Stl, 2 Blk; Tierra Lusk: 11 Pts, 1 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk; Kindra Brown: 9 Pts, 6 Reb, 5 Ast, 1 Stl; BreAnna Burge: 8 Pts, 4 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Stl; Zipporah Woods: 4 Pts; 6 Reb, 2 Ast; Tiffany Winebrenner: 1 Pt, 1 Reb, 1 Ast; Porsha Chappell: 1 Pt, 1 Reb; Mallorie Sweat, Mikaela Rowland: 4 Reb; Brianna Phelps: 2 Ast, 2 Stl

Lexington- 54 Lady Bobcats- 47

Staff Photo by Andrew Alexander

Senior Macayla Kiddy’s shot is blocked by a Madison defender in the District 15-A Championship last Monday.

After hosting the first round of the District Tournament, the Lady Bobcats took the road last Friday to play in a heartbreaking semifinal match, which resulted in a loss for MCHS. Sinking three 3-pointers in the first quarter alone, Senior Kindra Brown led MCHS in the close, upsetting loss against the Lexington Lady Tigers. The Lady Bobcat's loss ended a 15-game winning streak. “We just didn’t have a good effort,” said Lott, “es-

(MCHS) Kindra Brown: 15 Pts, 7 Reb, 5 Ast, 1 Stl; Mallorie Sweat: 7 Pts, 3 Reb; Zipporah Woods: 6 Pts, 6 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Stl; Mikaela Rowland: 6 Pts, 1 Reb; Brianna Phelps: 5 Pts, 1 Reb, 4 Ast, 3 Stl; Chelsea Bodiford: 4 Pts, 3 Reb, 1 Ast; Breanna Burge: 2 Pts, 1 Stl; Tierra Lusk: 2 Pts, 1 Reb, 1 Ast; Tiffany Winebrenner: 1 Reb

Lady Bobcats- 60 JCM- 27

Determined to advance in the district tournament, the Lady Cats had no problem putting the first round behind them against the Jackson Central-Merry Lady Cougars. There was no taking it easy on the Lady Cougars, even when the bench took the court. Eleven players scored and the bench brought in a total of 22 points. The team nearly hit 73 percent from the freethrow line and had 24 steals. Junior Brianna Phelps, who started at guard, had seven steals with only about a quarter of play. This blowout match eliminated JCM from district tournament competition and the Lady Bobcats progressed.

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Bobcats punch ticket to the Region Tournament By Amanda Lowrance Head Sports Writer

After coming out strong and leading at the end of the first three quarters, the McNairy Central Bobcats fell to Bolivar Central in the semifinals of the 14-AA District Tournament held at Lexington High School last Saturday. In the first round of the District 14-AA Tournament, the No. 5 Fayette-Ware Wildcats came out scoring after the tip-off ready to eliminate the No. 4 McNairy Central Bobcats but came up short as MCHS shot lights out all night. Traveling back to Lexington to end the District 14AA Tournament, the Bobcats will face the No. 3 Jackson South Side Hawks for a chance at the third place position. The last time McNairy Central faced South Side, the Hawks won by one point for their second regular season victory.

“We will now have to travel for the Region Tournament,” said Forsythe, “to Martin Westview or Covington on Saturday.”

Bolivar- 57 Bobcats- 50

The first quarter showed just how confident the Bobcats were going up against the No. 1 Tigers. Blue Nation fans stood cheering on MCHS after a dunk from CJ Barnes midway through the first quarter. Stuart Littlejohn nailed a three point shot to take a comfortable lead on the next Bobcat possession. “The guys played extremely hard in this game,” said Bobcat coach Steve Forsythe. “We just struggled after the first quarter at putting the ball in the basket.” Once again, Rameil Pollard’s name was at the top of the postseason statistics as he had a double-doubles with 23 points and 10

rebounds. The Bobcat team was phenomenal with their free throw shooting, finishing at 75 percent, but the field goal percentage was just shy of Bolivar’s and only one 3-pointer was accounted for. “Our shooting percentage was not where it needed to be and we had too many turnovers again,” said Forsythe. “This was a hardfought game on both sides.” McNairy Central played smart and hard, which had the topranked Tigers biting their nails. It was hard for Bolivar to raise the heat under the air conditioning of the LHS gym. “A big turning point in the game was at the end of the third when we turned it over twice and they cut our ten point lead to six entering the fourth quarter,” said Forsythe. Bolivar will move on to play in the Championship Game against the Liberty Tech Crusaders and this game will disclose the 2012 District

14-AA Champions before entering the Region 7-AA Tournament. Boys’ Box Score

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(MCHS) Rameil Pollard: 23 Pts, 10 Reb; Stuart Littlejohn: 13 Pts, 2 Reb, 4 Ast, 1 Blk; CJ Barnes: 5 Pts, 2 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 Stl; Justin Sutton: 4 Pts, 4 Reb; Lane Brewer: 3 Pts; Jordan Burton: 2 Pts, 5 Reb, 1 Ast; Cal Chappell: 11 Reb, 4 Ast

Bobcats- 75 Fayette-Ware- 70

McNairy Central survived the first round led by Pollard and Littlejohn. The intense game battled back and forth, but MCHS led at the end of every quarter ending Fayette Ware’s Staff Photo by Amanda Lowrance season. MCHS Senior Rameil Pollard fearlessly battles Littlejohn began the third quar-

See Bobcats, 3B

against the Tigers in the Semi-final game versus the number one seeded, Bolivar Central.

Cardinals set sights on Region Tournament By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

The No. 6 Adamsville Cardinals punched thier ticket to the Region 8-A tournament with a seven-point win over No. 3 Madison in the first round of the District 15-A Tournament last Thursday but were pushed out of championship contention last Saturday by No. 2 Trinity Christian in a 10-point loss to the Lions. The Cardinals took on another set of Lions for third place last Tuesday night in the district consolation game hosted by No. 5 Scotts Hill after press time. AHS will travel to Memphis on Saturday to take on Booker T. Washington or MemStaff Photo by Andrew Alexander phis Westwood, depending on Jacob Wallis calls out the offensive set in AHS’s loss to TCA in the Tuesday nights outcome.

semifinals of the District 15-A Tournament.

Trinity Christian- 66 Cardinals- 56

Like numerous other games for the Cardinals this season, they played the Trinity Christian Lions tight for a large portion of the game last Saturday in the semifinals of the District 15-A Tournament but could not find a way to pull out the win. “First half, we did a good job of keeping (TCA) out of the paint, but we let them shoot, which we didn’t want to let them do,” said Adamsville head coach Nathaniel Root. “In the second half, we held them from making the threes but let them get in the paint when they wanted to. “It’s kind of a tale of two halves. Instead of putting two complete halves together, we partially had halves and you can’t do that. You

have to put two of them together.” Lane Burcham threw down an early exclamation point, announcing Adamsville was there to contend with a dunk as the Cardinals started the game on a 12-4 run, but the Lions clawed their way out of the hole with an 8-0 run to tie the score at the end of the first quarter. The first half ended with six ties and seven lead changes as Adamsville and Trinity battled back and forth in the second, but the Lions drilled a 3-pointer with only seconds left to put them up 23-20 at the break. TCA scored 14 points in the quarter without hitting a field goal. In the third, freshman Tucker Campbell took over for AHS, scoring eight points in a row for the Cardinals and finished the quarter

with 10. Jacob Wallis hit a three to give Adamsville a 38-37 lead with a little over a minute to play in the period, but it would be their last lead of the game. Trinity’s William Hall scored 11 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter as Adamsville desperately tried to keep it close. They cut to lead to two with 5:25 left, but would not get any closer as the Lions closed out the game with free throws. Campbell led AHS with 14 points, and senior Jalen Kendall recorded a double-double by scoring 10 points and pulling down a monstrous 17 boards. Fellow senior Josh Shoate matched Kendall’s double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Adamsville (5-21, 5-8) was

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A season to remember Sports

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By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

With the conclusion of the 24th annual T-N-T State Tournament the junior high basketball season has officially come to a close but not before providing McNairy County with a season to remember. For the first time in school history, the Bethel Rebels (16-5, 10-0) took home the County Championship and finished the regular season and tournament undefeated in county play. Before the season began, Rebel head coach Brian Franks told the Independent Appeal he wanted to do the “unthinkable” and bring a championship home to Bethel. The Rebels did just that. For the first time in five years, there was a new County Champion for the girls. The Michie Lady Blue Devils capped off their regular season and county tournament run at a perfect 18-0, which meant the Selmer Lady Lion’s reign atop McNairy County had come to an end. The Lady Lions (9-9, 7-3) still had a tremendous season and had a chance at competing in the state tournament along with the Rebels and Lady Blue Devils. “I’m very proud of this Lady Lion team,” said Selmer head coach Robin York. “We had a great season, and I wish all of my 8th graders the very best in whatever path they choose during their high school career.” Selmer’s boys only losses in-county came to the champs, Bethel. The Lions (10-7, 7-3) played some of the most competitive teams in the area from outside the county and finished their out-of-county schedule 3-4 with tight games against Middleton, Hardin County, Chester County, and Lexington. The Ramer Eagles (13-5, 4-5) were in contention in every game they played this year. The Eagles, who had five losses to Bethel and Selmer by a combined 10 points, battled in each game and have no reason to hang their heads after a great season. They have a championship trophy from the Pickwick Tournament to show for their efforts. The Lady Eagles (9-10, 4-6) should not hang their heads either. Ramer’s girls were a competitive team all season right down

to their final game against the eventual champs, Michie, in the county tournament. The Lady Cardinals also showed glimpses of competitiveness throughout the season. More importantly, Adamsville (4-8, 3-6) was just thankful for the experience. “We had an okay season,” said Lady Cardinal coach Rebecca Ashe. “I enjoyed the young ladies and would like to wish the 8th graders good luck as they look forward to their high school careers. I would also like to thank the parents and AHS Administration for their support this year as well.” This season saw some growth from a couple programs and their new coaches. The Bethel girls and first-year head coach Crystal Slaughter took their share of tough losses, but the Lady Rebels (2-14, 0-9) managed to pick up a couple wins on the way, showing promise for the future of the young team. Will Barkley and his Adamsville Cardinals (3-9, 3-7) did the same. “The season didn’t end the way we would have liked it to, but I think it was a success because we improved a great deal from November to January,” said Barkley. “I think our Jr. High program took a step in the right direction.” Barkley wasn’t the only one that thought their team took a step in the right direction. “This was a rebuilding year for us and that’s how we approached it, we built,” said Blue Devil head coach Michael Cleary. “We didn’t win a game but we had a lot of fun, enjoyed each others company and became better people and ball players.” Michie (0-17, 0-9) was coming off a championship season. They had a young team this year, showed improvement, and never gave up. “Someone once said ‘It’s not about how many times you get knocked down, it’s about home many times you get back up.’ We got back up and dusted ourselves off every time.” The incredibly competitive season that ended with tons of excitement will not soon be forgotten by McNairy County basketball enthusiasts. The Independent Appeal would like to congratulate all the county teams on their successes and growth in the 2011-12 season, and hopes to see the same next year.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

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Wednesday, February 22, 2012

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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 9-12:30 p.m. 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) 394-6675, 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 pre-selling 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. •MCHS FCS Meeting Fellowship of Christian Students at McNairy Central will hold a night meeting on Thursday, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. There will be food, and Brother John Chandler will lead the devotional at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. •Spring Soccer Signups Adamsville Parks and Recreation Department will be conduction spring soccer signups for boys and girls 5-12 years old through

Mar. 1. Signup sheets must be turned in to Adamsville Parks and Rec. For more information contact Bubba Martin (731) 610-2093.

Quick Stop from 11-3 p.m. on Feb. 25, and Mar. 3. Birth certificates are required. If you don’t have a copy, a scanner will be available.

•Dixie Youth Baseball Adamsville Dixie Youth Baseball signups will be taking place through their tryout dates on Mar. 5-6 at 6 p.m. Signup sheets must be turned in to Adamsville Parks and Rec. For more information contact Bubba Martin (731) 6102093.

•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 Softball Signups The Parks and Recreation Department in Adamsville will be conduction softball signups through their tryout date on Mar. 8 at 6 p.m. Signup sheets must be turned in to Adamsville Parks and Rec. For more information contact Bubba Martin (731) 610-2093. •Baseball/Softball Coaches Meeting There will be an Adamsville Dixie Youth Baseball and Softball coaches meeting at 6 p.m. on Feb. 28 at Adamsville City Hall. The meeting will be open to anyone interested in coaching baseball or softball. For more information contact Bubba Martin (731) 6102093. •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 6th-8th 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. •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

•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) 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.

County Leading Scorers High School Girls

PPG

High School Boys

PPG

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

16.4 14.0 13.8 10.9 10.1

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

18.0 17.0 10.7 10.0 09.8

(Regular/Post Season Averages as of Feb. 20) Boys First Round Bolivar 84, Chester Co. 52 Liberty 57, Lexington 31 South Side 55, JCM 19 MCHS 75, FWHS 70 Semifinals Bolivar 57, MCHS 50 Liberty 71, South Side 60 Consolation South Side vs MCHS Championship Bolivar vs Liberty Dist. 15-A Tournaments Girls First Round Middleton 53, Sacred Heart 30 AHS 42, TCA 29 Scotts Hill 51, Riverside 48 Semifinals Madison 68, Scotts Hill 62 AHS 48, Middleton 38 Consolation Scotts Hill 52, Middleton 46

•District Tournament Results Dist. 14-AA Tournaments

Championship Madison 56, AHS 43

Girls First Round MCHS 60, JCM 27 Bolivar 60, Liberty 35 Lexington 59, South Side 36 Chester Co. 67, FWHS 58

Boys First Round TCA 82, Sacred Heart 19 AHS 60, Madison 53 Scotts Hill 44, Riverside 42 Semifinals Middleton 70, Scotts Hill 55 TCA 66, AHS 56

Semifinals Lexington 54, MCHS 47 Bolivar 55, Chester Co. 50

Consolation Scotts Hill vs AHS

Consolation MCHS 49, Chester Co. 40

Championship Middleton vs TCA

Championship Bolivar 55, Lexington 39

Lady Cats

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 7-3 3-6 4-6 0-9

Boys Bethel Selmer Ramer Adamsville Michie

overall 16-5 10-7 13-5 3-9 0-17

County 10-0 7-3 4-5 3-7 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 25-5 20-8 18-11 17-13 10-15 8-17 4-21 3-18

District 16-1 14-3 11-6 10-7 6-9 4-11 2-13 1-14

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

overall 26-4 24-5 20-6 17-12 9-15 11-15 4-19 6-22

District 15-1 14-2 11-5 8-8 5-10 3-12 3-12 2-13

District 15A (Girls) Madison Academic Middleton Adamsville Scotts Hill Riverside Trinity Christian Sacred Heart

overall 26-4 20-9 18-9 16-13 15-11 10-17 7-16

District 13-1 10-5 9-6 7-8 7-6 3-10 0-13

District 15A (Boys) Middleton Trinity Christian Madison Academic Riverside Scotts Hill Adamsville Sacred Heart

overall 22-6 23-5 9-18 10-16 11-15 5-21 4-19

District 13-1 13-1 6-7 6-7 5-9 5-9 0-13

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Girls’ Box Score

JCM MCHS

2 3 13 19 19 14

10 27 12 60

(MCHS) Kindra Brown: 12 Pts, 2 Reb, 4 Ast, 3 Stl; Chelsea Bodiford: 10 Pts, 4 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Stl; Zipporah Woods: 7 Pts, 2 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 Blk; Tiffany Winebrenner: 6 Pts, 2 Reb, 1 Ast, 3 Stl; Brianna Phelps: 6 Pts, 6 Ast, 7 Stl; BreAnna Burge: 6 Pts, 2 Reb, 3 Stl; Haven Phelps: 4 Pts; Tierra Lusk: 4 Pts, 1 Reb, 2 Ast, 2 Stl; Mallorie Sweat: 3 Pts, 1 Reb, 1 Stl; Porsha Chappell: 1 Pts, 1 Reb, 2 Ast, 3 Stl, 1 Blk; Mikaela Rowland: 1 Pts, 3 Reb; Frakia Robinson: 2 Reb, 1 Ast; Allyson Frye: 1 Ast, 1 Stl Moving on to the Region 7-AA Tournament, which will also be hosted at Lexington High School, the top two seeded teams will host the first round. The Obion County Central Lady Rebels are seeded at the number one position, but the Lady Bobcats will go up against number two seeded Covington Lady Chargers of Tipton County. Tip-off is 7 p.m. at Covington High School Friday night. For 10 seasons in a row the Lady Bobcats have qualified for the Region Tournament and in Coach Lott’s career he has been to the region a total of 29 times. “We got a good shot,” said Lott. “We just need to play both ends.” After observing the region competition Coach Lott feels confident the Lady Bobcats

Cardinals

Photo by Lisa Forsythe

District 14-AA Coach of the Year, Jerry Lott stands with his award winning players. Chelsea Bodiford took home the most coveted award, All-District MVP, and was also named to the All-Tournament Team. Mikaela Rowland and Tierra Lusk were also named to the All-District Team, along with Kinda Brown, who was a member of the All-Tournament team with Bodiford. can pull through. Until the semifinal game, one loss is an elimination. Covington has held their opponent to less than 45 points in 24 of their 31 games and beat

Boys’ Box Score

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still guaranteed one more game after playing Scotts Hill in the district tournament’s consolation game last Tuesday night, but would have to travel to Memphis to take on one of the top two teams from District 16-A in the first round of the Region 8-A Tournament. “We gotta go on the road now to a Memphis team,” said Root. “We made our trip a little bit harder to get to where we want to go. We’ve still got a chance, but we made it tougher on ourselves.”

Staff Photo by Andrew Alexander

Jalen Kendall (33) shows off his dunk-face in AHS’s win over the Mustangs.

AHS TCA

12 11 16 12 14 20

17 56 20 66

(AHS) Tucker Campbell: 14 Pts, 2 Reb, 1 Stl; Josh Shoate: 13 Pts, 10 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Stl; Jalen Kendall: 10 Pts, 17 Reb, 5 Ast, 2 Stl; Kasey Hurley: 8 Pts, 3 Reb; Lane Burcham: 6 Pts, 2 Reb, 1 Blk; Jacob Wallace: 3 Pts, 2 Ast; Brandon White: 2 Pts, 2 Ast

Cardinals- 60 Madison- 53

The final score of Adamsville’s first round District 15-A Tournament game at North Parkway Middle School in Jackson, Tenn. last Thursday against Madison Academic is a bit deceiving. The Cardinals dominated the contest, leading by double-digits for the majority of the second half until the final quarter when the Mustangs put up 27 points in a comeback attempt that fell seven points short. “I’m proud of the guys. They fought hard,” said Cardinal head coach Nathaniel Root. “They came in here with a goal to win this district tournament, and it started with a win tonight..We just need to keep this thing rolling.” AHS was led by a senior attack that accounted for 46 of the Cardinals’ 60 points. Jalen Kendall had a team-high 20 points, and Kasey Hurley and Josh Shoate both dropped 13 on the Mustangs. Having lost their previous two meetings with Madison by a combined two points, Adamsville kept its composure, despite committing 21 turnovers on offense. Root said the defense had a lot to do with that.

All standings are unofficial.

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District 14-AA Champions, the Bolivar Lady Tigers in their season opener. Other teams to ter with a three point shot, but look out for are Gibson County, Dyersburg, the Wildcats battled back to take and Bolivar. a two point lead with 3:24 left to play. Determined to advance, Jordan Burton stepped up to the “That’s what we’ve been preaching on three-point line and regained the all week is the guarding,” said Root. “We’ve lead by drilling a shot from behind gotta do a better job of passing and deci- the arc. “The guys played really hard sion making. It’s kind of haunted us all all night,” said Forsythe. “We year, but the guys really responded.” The Cardinals got off to a shaky start didn't always play well but the with seven giveaways in the first quarter name of the game now is ‘survive and advance any way we can.’ We but led by four going into the second. By halftime, Adamsville’s lead had did a great job in the fourth quargrown to nine, 29-20, and their determi- ter of limiting them to one shot.” Hitting 63 percent of nation to not be sent home early from the district tournament could be felt through- their field goals, 62 percent of out the gymnasium as Cardinals fans ap- their free throws, and attaining 12 points from long range, McNairy plauded their first half efforts. In the third, AHS turned the ball over on five of their first six possessions, but after Kendall’s third dunk of the game, the Cards were rolling as the Mustangs found themselves with a 16-point deficit going into the fourth. Madison opened the final quarter with a 6-0 run that cut Adamsville’s lead to 10, but the Cards answered with a run of their own. Their late 14-point lead forced the Mustangs to begin fouling, but AHS converted on 15 of their 25 free throws in the second half, keeping their opponent’s comeback attempt at bay and their season alive.

shot a respectable game, but had 28 turnovers to answer for. “We shot the ball extremely well but we had to with the turnovers we were making,” said Forsythe. “We have to clean up our mistakes to continue to win.” A final, successful three point shot at the buzzer from the Wildcats gave the Bobcats a 75-70 victory to progress to the semifinals. Boys’ Box Score

FWHS MCHS

15 16 19 21 13 20

20 70 21 75

(MCHS) Rameil Pollard: 20 Pts, 6 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 Blk; Stuart Littlejohn: 19 Pts, 2 Stl; CJ Barnes: 15 Pts, 6 Reb, 6 Ast, 2 Stl; Justin Sutton: 12 Pts, 9 Reb, 4 Ast; Jordan Burton: 6 Pts, 5 Reb, 3 Ast, 1 Blk, 1 Stl; Don Waller: 3 Pts, 1 Reb; Cal Chappell: 2 Reb, 2 Blk

Boys’ Box Score

AHS MAM

13 16 13 9 11 6

18 60 27 53

(AHS) Jalen Kendall: 20 Pts, 10 Reb, 2 Ast, 2 Blk; Josh Shoate: 13 Pts, 6 Reb, 4 Ast, 1 Stl; Kasey Hurley: 13 Pts, 3 Reb, 2 Stl, 2 Blk; Lane Burcham: 9 Pts, 6 Reb, 2 Ast, 2 Stl, 3 Blk; Tucker Campbell: 3 Pts, 3 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 Stl; Jack Majors: 2 Pts, 4 Reb; Brandon White: 2 Reb; Jacob Wallis: 1 Reb

Staff Photo by Amanda Lowrance

In the first round of the 14AA District Tournament, Senior Bobcat Justin Sutton bites his lip and takes the shot while drawing the foul from the Wildcats.

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Runner-Up From Page 1B

Madison- 56 Lady Cardinals- 43

If it were not for a terrible third quarter and the pesky Lady Mustang press, accompanied by their size advantage in the paint, the Lady Cardinals would have had a much better chance of taking down Madison last Monday in the District 15-A Championship game. “I’m proud of the effort we had, but we’ve gotta play stronger in whatever games we’ve got left in the season,” said Adamsville head coach Todd McGee. “We didn’t play like we’re capable of by any means. Decent effort for the most part, but we didn’t play like we need to.” Adamsville came out of the locker room after halftime down two points. Nine Lady Cardinal turnovers and 18 Lady Mustang points later, AHS was facing a 4029 deficit. “We turned it over that many times and we shot awful. I think we were three or four for about 15...you combine the two and it didn’t give us much of a chance to win,” McGee said before crediting Madison. “A lot of that’s partially due to the way Madison played. They make you earn everything that you get.”

After some sloppy play forced by the Madison defense, McGee called a timeout a little over two minutes into the third quarter with the Lady Mustangs on a 7-0 run. They extended the run after the time out to 10-0, and McGee was forced to call another timeout only 1:08 later with Madison up 32-22. The Lady Cards came out a little more composed after the second timeout. They scored four points in a row and cut the lead to six, but the Mustangs answered with a 6-0 run to negate it. Nikki White sank a 3-pointer at the buzzer, which gave AHS life going into the fourth. White’s three sparked a 7-0 run for the Lady Cards as they cut their deficit to seven, but they would not get any closer. Madison coach Steve Patterson took a timeout with an 8-point advantage and five minutes to play. Whatever he said to his team worked. The Lady Mustangs built on their lead down the stretch, saddling the Lady Cards with a second place finish in the tournament. Senior Brianne Knight led the Lady Cardinals in scoring with 14 points, but AHS shot only 34 percent from the field and below 50 perfect from the foul line while being pestered by Madison’s AllDistrict MVP Angela Tharpe, who finished with a game-high 22 points and several blocked shots.

Shakeema Dilworth made her debut for Adamsville in the championship game after sitting out for a full calendar year under TSSAA regulations due to her transfer status. The former Lady Bobcat finished the game with eight points and three rebounds. Girls’ Box Score

AHS MAM

13 7 9 11 11 18

14 43 16 56

(AHS) Brianne Knight: 14 Pts, 11 Reb, 6 Ast, 2 Stl; Shakeema Dilworth: 8 Pts, 3 Reb, 1 Stl; Ralanda Lloyd: 6 Pts, 1 Reb, 1 Stl; Nikki White: 6 Pts; Macayla Kiddy: 5 Pts, 6 Reb, 1 Ast, 2 Stl, 1 Blk; Keantinez Lloyd: 2 Pts, 3 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk; Simone Wilson: 2 Pts, 1 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Stl

Lady Cardinals- 48 Middleton- 38

They say revenge is a dish best served cold, but when the Lady Cardinals avenged their previous two losses to Middleton last Friday night with a 10-point win over the Lady Tigers in the semifinal round of the District 15-A Tournament, the atmosphere was nothing shy of red-hot. The Adamsville faithful in attendance erupted when the final buzzer rang and the girls sprinted to the sideline to embrace each other in celebration of advancing to the district championship.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

The Lady Cards dropped their first two contests with Middleton this season by a combined two points, so the win in the semifinals shows Adamsville, which has been plagued with injuries all year, has nursed itself back to fullhealth and a to level a confidence that may strike fear into future opponents. “This is the kinda thing that I was hoping for early in the season, and then we started dropping like flies,” said McGee. “We're starting to get everybody back...As much as anything else, that's made the difference. We put band-aids on it for the last month and a half of the season, and we won some games but we lost a few too. Now we've get everybody healthy and I think we can play pretty good if we keep playing together like we are now.” Continuing their trend from the first round tournament game, Adamsville's sound defense forced Middleton to turn the ball over 22 times. “I really think that against Trinity the other night was one of our better defensive efforts, and I think tonight, as a whole team, everyone played really well,” McGee said. AHS set the tone early as Nikki White opened the game with back-to-back 3-pointers, and the Lady Cards got out to a 16-9 first quarter lead. By halftime, Middleton had answered Adamsville's

hot start and cut the lead to four. Forcing turnovers left and right, the Lady Cardinals extended their lead in the third and led 39-30 when the final quarter began. Adamsville came out in the fourth looking content with their lead, causing McGee to take a timeout less than 50 seconds into the period. “They thought they were going to run the entire fourth quarter out and we still had seven minutes to play,” said McGee. “I told them to keep playing and keep trying to score.” Middleton's key threat, post Deja Faulkner, fouled out with four minutes remaining, and it was smooth sailing for the Lady Cardinals from there as they coasted into the District 15-A Championship.

“We did a good job on defense,” said Adamsville head coach Todd McGee, who was pleased with the performance on one end but not so much on the other. “Anytime you limit someone to that amount of points, you can’t be too upset on the defensive end, but we missed a bunch of layups and a bunch of free throws.” McGee felt that making those shots would have sealed the win by the end of the first half when Adamsville was up 23-10. “If we make those (shots), it’s like a 25-point game at the half, and it’s pretty much over right then,” said McGee. “To compound that, we got out in the third quarter...and that was probably the worst we played the entire game.” TCA shaved Adamsville’s 13-point lead at the beginning of the second half down to eight points in just under a minute as the Lady Cards came out of the locker room a little flat. The well-rounded AHS squad buckled down when they saw their lead shrinking and ended the quarter up 27-19. In the fourth, it was all Adamsville with both teams in the bonus. The Lady Cardinals hit five of their seven free throw attempts down the stretch.

Girls’ Box Score

AHS MHS

16 8 15 9 11 10

9 8

48 38

(AHS) Brianne Knight: 13 Pts, 3 Reb, 4 Ast, 4 Stl; Nikki White: 12 Pts, 1 Reb, 1 Stl; Keantinez Lloyd: 11 Pts, 4 Reb, 2 Ast, 7 Stl; Ralanda Lloyd: 5 Pts; 1 Ast; Macayla Kiddy: 4 Pts, 4 Reb, 4 Ast, 4 Stl, 1 Blk; Simone Wilson: 3 Pts, 2 Reb

Lady Cardinals- 42 Trinity Christian- 29

Girls’ Box Score

Adamsville shot only 27 percent from the field against Trinity, which is well below its season average of 36 percent, but that did not matter. The AHS press forced 15 Lady Lion turnovers, which led to lots of fast breaks and easy points for the Lady Cards, who only committed three turnovers of their own.

TCA AHS

2 9

8 9 14 4

10 29 15 42

(AHS) Macayla Kiddy: 14 Pts, 7 Reb, 1 Ast; Nikki White: 12 Pts, 2 Reb, 2 Stl; Brianne Knight: 10 Pts, 8 Reb, 3 Ast, 4 Stl; Ralanda Lloyd: 4 Pts, 2 Reb, 3 Ast, 3 Stl; Keantinez Lloyd: 2 Pts, 4 Reb, 2 Stl; Simone Wilson: 1 Reb, 1 Stl

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Adamsville’s 2011-2012 15-A All-District Team members: Keantinez Lloyd, Senior Brianne Knight and Nikki White are named to the Macayla Kiddy, and Brianne Knight. District 15-A All-Tournament Team.

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In Ms. Rebecca Ashe’s World History class, students have been studying the Romans. One of the most interesting things students learned was the advancements in architecture such as the arch. Students were given the opportunity to construct their own Roman arch. Students were divided into four groups. Each group was given 200 popsicle sticks. The group could use hot glue, super glue, wood glue, or combination of the three. After construction the arches were put to the test. Testing was done in the AHS Football Weight Room. The results were mind blowing. The Liddy Lizards (Tanner Liddy, Dylan Clausel, Jacob Qualls, Blake Pitts, and Michael Wilkins) won the contest with an arch that held 275 lb. The arch broke when going for 285 lb. Congratulations to all the students.

ETSU students named to ‘Who’s Who’ JOHNSON CITY — Eleven East Tennessee State University students have been selected for inclusion in the most recent edition of Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Since 1934, the publication has honored outstanding students who demonstrate “academic achievement, service to the community, leadership in extracurricular activities and potential for continued success.” Those selected join representatives

from “more than 2,300 institutions of higher learning in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and several foreign nations.” ETSU student, Nick Treece, from Adamsville was chosen. He is a senior majoring in biology and sociology. He served as president of the ETSU student Habitat for Humanity project, and he is a regular volunteer in the Child Life Program at the Niswonger Children’s Hospital at Johnson City Medical Center. His other activities in-

clude acting as an Admissions Ambassador, giving tours of the campus to visitors; membership in the American Medical Student Association and the President’s Pride service honorary; co-chairing the Homecoming Giveaways Committee; and volunteering as a committee member with the American Cancer Society’s “Relay for Life.” He is the son of Tim and Regina Treece of Adamsville, and the grandson of Wanda Treece of Savannah, Tenn.

SELMER ELEMENTARY/ SELMER MIDDLE SCHOOL Monday, Feb. 27 Breakfast: French toast sticks/syrup, choice of cereals, choice of juice, milk Lunch: Max wrap with cheese sauce, chicken rings, rolls, green beans, glazed carrots, macaroni and cheese, blushing pears, choice of juice, milk Tuesday, Feb. 28 Breakfast: Ham, egg, and cheese biscuit, choice of cereals, choice of juice, milk Lunch: mini corn dogs, ravioli casserole, chef salad deluxe, rolls, roasted redskin potatoes, California vegetable blend, baked apples, choice of juice, milk Wednesday, Feb. 29 Breakfast: Sausage breakfast pizza, yogurt parfait, choice of juice, milk Lunch: Chili with beans, hot dog with bun, chef salad deluxe, cheese toast, crackers, baked potato halves, WK corn, orange wedges, choice of juice, milk Thursday, March 1 Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, buttered toast/jelly, choice of cereals, choice of juice, milk Lunch: steak and gravy, barbecued chicken, chef salad deluxe, rolls, fluffy whipped potatoes, purple hull peas, breaded okra, bananas, choice of juice, milk Friday, March 2 Breakfast: chicken and biscuit, choice of juice, milk Lunch: Stuffed-crust pepperoni pizza, chicken fajita wrap, chef salad deluxe, refried beans, WK corn, Spanish rice, chilled peaches, choice of juice, milk MCNAIRY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Monday, Feb. 27 Pepperoni pizza, chicken nuggets, Mexican bar, rolls, French fries, fluffy whipped potatoes, green beans, choice of fruit, choice of juice, milk Tuesday, Feb. 28 Cheese sticks with sauce, ravioli casserole, hot dog bar,

rolls, French fries, potatoes au gratin, California vegetable blend, baked apples, choice of fruit, choice of juice, milk Wednesday, Feb. 29 Stuffed-crust pepperoni pizza, cheeseburger, breakfast bar, French fries, WK corn, baked beans, choice of fruit, choice of juice, milk Thursday, March 1 Stuffed crust sausage pizza, beef vegetable soup, deli bar, cheese toast, crackers, French fries, broccoli with cheese sauce, glazed carrots, choice of fruit, choice of juice, milk Friday, March 2 Pepperoni pizza, BBQ sandwich, meatball sub, taco bar, French fries, baked beans, creamy cole slaw, choice of fruit, choice of juice, milk ADAMSVILLE JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL Monday, Feb. 27 Cheese quesadilla pizza, chicken rings, taco bar, rolls, French fries, WK corn, lima beans, mac & cheese, choice of fruit, choice of juice, milk Tuesday, Feb. 28 Cheese sticks with sauce, ravioli casserole, hot dog/potato bar, bread sticks, French fries, roasted redskin potatoes, California vegetable blend, baked apples, choice of fruit, choice of juice, milk Wednesday, Feb. 29 Stuffed-crust pepperoni pizza, cheeseburger, deli bar, French fries, WK corn, sweet potato fries, choice of dipping sauce, choice of fruit, choice of juice, milk Thursday, March 1 Meatball subs, chicken noodle soup, hot ham and cheese sandwich, salad bar, cheese toast, crackers, French fries, broccoli with cheese sauce, mixed vegetables, choice of fruit, choice of juice, milk Friday, March 2 Pepperoni pizza, grilled chicken sandwich, Mexican bar, French fries, Mexicali corn, ranchero beans, choice of fruit, choice of juice, milk

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Wednesday, FEBRUARY 22, 2012 503 - public notices 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. 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

503 - public notices (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 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 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

503 - public notices 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 December 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

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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 NORTHWEST 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, TX2-984-0407 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) 3423522 TS#: 10-0150624 FEI # 1006.152837 FEI#1006.152837 02/08,02/15,02/22/2012. 8915 38, 39, 40

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.

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 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,

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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 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.

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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 GOVERNMENTAL 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

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 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. § 67-1-1433(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 Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Donald D. Glenn 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

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 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 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

tary, in respect to the Estate of Jimmie Sue Lambert, deceased, who died 1/16/2012, were issued to the undersigned by the McNairy County Chancery Court of McNairy County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his/her Estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court, within the earlier of four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice, or twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claim will be forever barred. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. Margaret Ann Robinson Executor, Administrator

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

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

Estate of Mae Ola Whitten By Terry Abernathy, Attorney By Kim Harrison, Clerk & Master 8963 39, 40 NOTICE TO CREDITORS As required by TCA§30-2-306 In the matter of the Estate of Jimmie Sue Lambert, Deceased Notice is Hereby Given that on 2/6/2012, Letters Testamen-

Kim Harrison, Clerk & Master

8962 39, 40

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE Whereas, on the 5th day of February, 2010, by Deed of Trust of record in the Office of Register for McNairy County, Tennessee, in Trust Deed Book No. 398 page 2194, William A. Steele and wife, Kelli C. Steele conveyed to Wm. Ken Seaton, 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 holders of said note, James Kevin King and Shannon Leffingwell King, have 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, and whereas Notice of the Right to Foreclose was given in compliance with Tennessee law by the mailing of a copy the Notice to the parties at least sixty (60) days prior to the first publication of the Trustee’s sale, NOW THEREFORE, 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 15th 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: Tract #1: Beginning at an iron pin located in the center of Rosecreek Road, the most eastern SEC of the King tract (Deed Book 142 page 534, ROMC), and the NEC of the herein described tract; thence with a south line of King, North 57 degrees 26 minutes West, passing a steel post at 24.5 feet, in all, 130.14 feet to a steel post, an interior corner of King; thence South 63 degrees 42 minutes West 50 feet to steel post; thence in a general southeasterly direction 147 feet to a point in the center of Rosecreek Road; thence in a general northeasterly direction with the centerline of said roadway, 50 feet to the point of beginning, containing by estimation .20 acre, more or less. Tract #2: Lying and being in the Fourth Civil District of McNairy County, Tennessee, and being more particularly bounded and described as follows: COMMENCING at a point in the center of Rose Creek Road, the SEC of the land conveyed to Danny Glover and wife, Norma Glover, by deed of record in Deed Book 131, page 781, in the Register’s Office for McNairy County, Tennessee; thence South 50 degrees 04 minutes West with the center of Rose Creek Road 119.70 feet to a point for a TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE SUBJECT TRACT; thence South 40 degrees 27 minutes West with the center of Rose Creek Road 384.03 feet; thence North 57 degrees 26 minutes West leaving said road and passing a steel post at 24.5 feet, in all, 130.14 feet to a steel post; thence South 63 degrees 42 minutes West 178.39 feet to a steel post by a creek; thence generally along a creek as follows: North 31 degrees 09 minutes West 46.35 feet to a

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Wednesday, february 22, 2012 503 - public notices 10-inch marked poplar; thence North 36 degrees 13 minutes West 230.48 feet to a twin marked poplar; thence North 62 degrees 47 minutes East 583.57 feet to a 6-inch marked gum; thence South 38 degrees 54 minutes East 249.29 feet to the point of beginning, and containing 4.16 acres, more or less. Also conveyed to the said Trustee by the aforementioned trust deed instrument and firmly attached to the above described real property and an improvement thereto is a 1998 FLWD mobile home, Model MSF, bearing VIN # MSFLV25AB007690C12, and same

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will be sold along with said real property at this foreclosure proceeding. Liens in favor of the United States of America or the State of Tennessee: None. Other person or entities interested in this sale: None This is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 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 set forth for the sale set forth above.

SOURCE OF TITLE: Deed Book 214 pg 305, Register’s Office for McNairy County, TN. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1483 Rose Creek Road, Selmer, TN 38375

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