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Pusser talks about DVDs, stars, red carpet event By Jeff Whitten
“I didn’t think I would get Joe Don Baker to talk about playing my Daddy. My heart was beating In a series of recent interviews out of my chest,” she recalls. After introducing Baker to her with the Independent Appeal, Dwana Pusser, daughter of leg- daughter Madison, “he said, ‘It’s so good to see you.’ He endary former Sheriff put his arms around Buford Pusser, talked me and hugged me,” about the rerelease of she recalled. the Walking Tall tril“I got up and ogy, her reunion with went to the restroom Walking Tall star Joe and absolutely fell Don Baker and the apart,” she recountBuford Pusser festied doing at one val. point in the dinner. Pusser first talked Pusser fell apart about her reunion again after she got with Joe Don Baker, down the street afwho played her fater leaving Baker’s ther in the first movhome. ie. “For 15 minBecause Baker utes, I just cried and had played her facried,” she said. ther, “That was the The three origiclosest thing to seenal movies from the ing my Daddy,” PussPUSSER 1970s, Walking Tall er said. She and her daughter Madison (1973), Walking Tall: Pt. II and had dinner with him in a French Walking Tall: Final Chapter (1977) restaurant and were then invited are being rereleased on DVD and Blu-Ray May 15. back to his California home. Even the regular DVDs will be Pusser hadn’t seen him since she was 13, though he did call and much clearer than the original send birthday cards after her faSee PUSSER, 3A ther’s death. Head News Writer
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Authorities are searching for man wanted in the kidnapping of a missing Hardeman County family. An Amber Alert on two of the missing children has been issued as police search for Adam Mayes following the discovery of the bodies of the family’s mother, Jo Ann and oldest daughter, Adrienne whom were found this weekend at a home near Guntown, Miss. Jo Ann Bain, 31, and her daughters Kyliyah, 8, Alexandria, 12, and Adrienne, 14, were reported missing from their Hardeman County home April 27. The Hardeman County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Tennessee Statewide Amber Alert for Alexandria, and Kyliyah Bain. The Amber Alert describes the two missing children as, Alexandria, a 12-year-old white female with brown hair, hazel eyes, standing 5 feet tall and weighing 105 pounds, and Kyliyah who is an 8-year-old white female with blonde hair, brown eyes, and stands 4 feet tall, weighing 57 pounds. Police have identified a suspect in the case as family friend Adam Mayes. Mayes is a 35-year-old white male with brown hair, blue eyes, 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighing 175 pounds. Authorities spoke with Mayes regarding this case, however when they tried to contact him a second time after realizing that he had provided false information, he had fled. Authorities say that Mayes has altered his appearance by cutting his hair and he may have also altered the appearance of the missing children by
(Right) An arrest warrant has been issued for Adam Mayes in connection with the kidnapping. A $50,000 reward is being offered for information on the location of Mayes or the missing Bain children; Alexandria and Kyliyah.
ADAM MAYES
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MISSING SINCE APRIL 27
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Pastor Walter McGill and Luke Chartier and other members of the Creation Seventh Day Adventist Church in Guys face a contempt of court citation if the church does not change its name by May 20. The federal district court in Jackson has ruled that the Guys Staff Photo by Jeff Whitten church has violated the national Seventh Day Adventist Church’s A photo of the church members call the Creation 7th Day Adventist Church. The church was sued by the national branch of the 7th Day Adventist Church over the name. Local church trademark on its name.
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leaders could face arrest if the name on the sign is not changed before a May 20 federal court deadline.
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(Left) a photo of Eileen Rose and Rich Gilbert which was chosen as the subject matter for the Rockabilly Highway Mural II. (Right) Brian Tull hard at work converting this image into the mural. Arts in McNairy will present Music at the Market this Saturday at the Selmer Farmers Market and Rockabilly Park. Celebrate the Rockabilly Highway Mural II and hear the mural’s inspiration and visual subjects in concert. Eileen Rose and Rich Gilbert will perform at live set at 7:00 p.m. In addition, the mural’s artist Tull will be on hand painting during the show. The show will be followed by a meet and greet with the artists. Tickets will be $10 and all proceeds will help support the artists both music and visual.
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Because Mother’s Day is upon us, I thought this list might be appreciated. “The Help” (Kathryn Stockton) Most have read this, but it has to be at the top of my list no matter how popular it was. “Little Altars Everywhere” (Rebecca Wells) This is the prequel to Divine Secrets, and it is just as flawless. “Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood” (Rebecca Wells) - I rarely reread anything, but this is a must because of the interesting characters. Love, love this book! “The Red Tent” (Anita Diamant) This novel is fascinating because of the detailed descriptions of female lives in Bible times. Look how far we’ve come, girls! “The Yellow House” (Patricia Falvey) Ireland is beautiful and so is this lovely novel about an amazing woman who overcomes many tragedies. “Black and Blue” (Anna Quindlen) Buy Kleenex to go with this gift. I will read anything this author writes. “The Other Boleyn Girl” (Phillipa Gregory) This novel is based on the lives of Anne Boleyn, her sister Mary, and the interesting king they both loved- Henry VIII. “Good in Bed” (Jennifer Weiner) HILARIOUS and heartbreaking Thriller and Suspense - Any Lisa Gardner paperback is a great choice for the thrill-seekers. “The BIBLE”- This BESTSELLER needs no review. For Moore’s latest book review -- SEE PAGE 7A
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cutting or dying their hair. Mayes is currently wanted for kidnapping and a $50,000 reward is being offered for information on the location of Adam Mayes and the missing children. Mayes is believed to be carrying a firearm and should be considered extremely dangerous. Mayes was last seen in Guntown, Mississippi on May 1, 2012. Mayes has prior connections to several Southern states. He has also been known to use the aliases Christopher Zachery Wylde and Paco Rodrigass. There is no vehicle info at this time. If you have seen either Mayes or the children, please call the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-TBI-FIND. Dozens of tips have been received in this case including one fruitless tip in McNairy County, however Mayes remains at large.
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Clouds part for McNairy County ‘Super Moon’ appearance
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MCHS Band holds Cajun themed fish fry
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In Selmer, the clouds parted last Saturday night just as the moon was entering its peak viewing phase for the evening. In what many have dubbed “the Super Moon,” the full moon was the closest and largest full moon of the year. Estimates say that the moon appeared 14 percent larger and 20 percent brighter than an average full moon. This unusual size is due the heavenly body entering its perigee as a full moon. The word perigee describes the moon’s closest point to Earth for a given month. The last perigee full moon occurred on March 19, 2011 and it will not enter this phase again until June 23, 2013.
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MCHS band members and supporters prepare for last Saturday’s MCHS Bobcat Fish Fry. The event featured a decorated dining location, Cajun themed music, and plenty of wonderful food for visitors to enjoy. The menu offered catfish, chicken, cole slaw, beans, fries, hushpuppies and jambalaya, along with a choice of dessert and a drink.
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State Senate candidates speak to McNairy County Dolores Gresham seeks reelection Meryl Rice to run for State Senate By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer
State Sen. Dolores Gresham is seeking reelection and spoke about her campaign with the Independent Appeal last Monday. She was first elected to her present position in 2008. Prior to that, she served six years in the Tennessee House of Representatives. As Senator for the 26th District, she represents Chester, Crockett, Fayette, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, McNairy Decatur and Henderson Counties. Gresham is chairman of the Senate Education committee. She also serves on the Commerce, Labor, Agriculture and Transportation Committees. Gresham and her husband, Will, of 43 years, are both retired Lt. Cols. from the United States Marine Corps. They live on their farm, just east of Somerville. They are both active in their church, St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church near Somerville. “You would imagine that conversations around our dinner table could get pretty interesting,” Gresham said. We raise cattle. I can tell you that I am a city girl, born and bred, but I am a born-again farmer,” she continued. Gresham is originally from Texas and met her husband while they were both on active duty. Will was a combat engineer and logistician. The Senator was an air traffic controller and airfield operations manager while they were in the Marines. Will Gresham served for 22 years and Sen. Gresham served for 20 years. “My top priority in the State Senate has been to create a favorable climate for private sector job growth. I voted to cut red tape on small businesses, to make some real cuts in state spending, voted to lower the sales tax on food and abolish the death (estate) tax. I think
primarily I have led efforts to reform public education by setting higher standards for teachers and providing parents and students more choice in education. I’m running for reelection this year to continue those efforts. I can tell you it’s not about the next election and it’s not about the next poll, it’s about the next generation in Tennessee,” Gresham said. Gresham is a life-long member of the National Rifle Association and both she and her husband shot competition shotguns when they were on active duty in the Marine Corps. “That’s just always been a big part of our lives for all our adult lives. Those kinds of issues are near and dear to my heart,” Gresham said. “Being the chairman of the Senate Education Committee has been the focus of my efforts in the Senate since I was elected and the Speaker of the Senate assigned me to be chairman and so there’s been some significant and substantive work done in public education reform done since then and I have been humbled and blessed to be a part of that,” Gresham said. The Senator explained that the favorable climate for private sector job creation could only occur if we have a public education system second to none. “Whenever people move from community to community or from one subdivision to another, the first thing they ask is: how are your schools? So, when businesses want to come to Tennessee, the first question they ask is: how are your schools? So, what we have to be able to do is provide a superlative education for our young people, because like I said before, it’s not about the next election, it’s about the next generation,” Gresham said. “I certainly ask each and every voter in the 26th District for their support and their vote. I think my reputation as a competent legislator and a compassionate person will stand on its own.
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Meryl Rice has announced her candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the state senate 26th District, which includes McNairy County. The seat is currently occupied by Dolores Gresham, a Republican who is running for reelection. Rice is a 59-year-old grandmother and lives with her husband Randall on a small farm in Whiteville, Tenn. She is semi-retired with almost 40 years experience as a licensed clinical social worker. Her last full-time position was Director of Crisis Services for Quinco Mental Health Center, which serves a five county area. She has also worked with such organizations as Professional Counseling Services and St. Jude’s Research Hospital. “Because of my background advocating for people in need, whether it was for people impoverished, sick, students, or the aged, I understand that...people need help sometimes. I know how to network with community and state agencies to resolve problems. Putting people first is a top priority. Certainly we need to put people before corporate interests,” she said. Rice, who grew up in Mississippi, is the daughter of Chinese immigrants. “My parents told me the story about why they came to this country and it was, of course, to seek a better life, to have better opportunities. They were fairly successful. I wasn’t born with a silver spoon in my mouth or anything like that, but they were able to establish a business and to make a good living and send me to college and all of those things that they would not have been able to do in China. They’ve always encouraged me to appreciate what I had and give back,” she said. Rice earned her undergraduate degree from Mississippi College and her graduate degree in social work from the University of Southern Mississippi. She worked as a social worker in Mississippi until 1988 and then moved to Memphis, where she worked at St. Jude’s.
Rice grew up Southern Baptist, but is now a Methodist. She and her husband attend the First United Methodist Church in Bolivar, Tenn. They have three children and five grandchildren. Agriculture and education are two key issues in Rice’s campaign. “Our public education system could stand some improvement for sure, but the anti-teacher, anti-public school legislation that was passed last year—the result of bills that were sponsored or cosponsored by Senate Education Committee Chair Dolores Gresham, were destructive for our teachers and our children. They were just plain wrong. You cannot improve education or reform education without getting input from the people doing the teaching. And, to add insult to injury, Sen. Gresham just sponsored and passed a bill cutting the Hope Lottery scholarship by half if a student’s grade point average falls below 3.0. That will make college even less affordable for many families,” Rice said. (Present law already requires either a 3.0 high school grade point average, an ACT score of 21 or a SAT score of 980. SB 2514, introduced by Gresham, would require students meet both the GPA and ACT or SAT standards.) Rice believes that farmers are the first line of defense because they supply food for the nation and even some parts of the world. “It’s important that we help them to be successful and that we do what we can to maintain a healthy environment that promotes healthy food. Currently, nuclear waste is imported from Germany and processed in Oak Ridge. Then tons are transported to two municipal landfills in Shelby County. The route from Oak Ridge to Memphis undoubtedly would have to cross our farming communities and what happens if there is a wreck and subsequently a spill? Wouldn’t that potentially contaminate our food supply?” Rice said. She favors legislation that would stop this transport. A kickoff for Rice’s campaign was held last Thursday at Fat Daddy’s on Highway 64 in Whiteville.
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Under the order, issued on April 5, McGill and Chartier must either change the name of the church or pay $1,000 in fines or the U. S. Marshalls in Jackson will issue arrest warrants. Chartier, in an interview with the Independent Appeal , said he expects that warrants will be issued after May 20, but thinks that the court’s ruling violates freedom of religion. “Our stand is that the law is unjust and unconstitutional. We believe that God is a higher authority than government,” Chartier said. The evidence does not support the conclusion that the church is trying to cause confusion, as the court ruled. Rather, the church is acting on a divine mandate, Chartier said. The dispute between the two churches is a long-running one. The Creation Seventh Day Adventists broke away from the national church in 1988 over doctrinal issues as well as enforcing the trademark on Seventh-day Adventist on other believers. In 2006, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists notified the World Intellectual Property Organization about several domain names operated by the church. The Guys church claimed that the confiscation of these web domains was a violation of their religious freedom. WIPO concluded that the Guys church had infringed on the intellectual property of the national church. That same year the General Conference filed a lawsuit against the local church in federal court in Jackson. The court ruled that the Cre-
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ation church could not use the terms “Seventh-day Adventist”, Seventh-day”, “Adventist” or SDA without violating the national church’s copyright. A statement provided to the Independent Appeal by the Office of Communications for the national Seventh-day Adventist Church said that, “We believe that Pastor McGill has the right to exercise his religious beliefs and operate a ministry, however to falsely identify himself with an organization of which he is not a part, is not acceptable. This false association confuses the public, media and at times our own members. The Seventh‑day Adventist Church has defined processes and procedures for establishing and maintaining congregations. The doors of the Seventh‑day Adventist Church are always open to the community and to anyone who wishes to worship in one of our more than 6,200 congregations in North America. It is not the intention of the Seventh‑day Adventist Church to shut down Pastor McGill’s ministry. Recent developments are the result of actions taken by the court because Pastor McGill did not comply with the court’s ruling. In January 2010, federal Judge J. Daniel Breen ordered the local church to destroy signs in violation of the court’s ruling and ordered several web domains confiscated. In February of that year, the order was enforced by a sign crew and constable at the Guys church, amid protests from members and supporters. Chartier was held in contempt of court for repainting signs, maintaining websites, and editing the Wikipedia entry. The federal court of appeals upheld the lower court ruling in August 2010 and the U. S. Supreme Court denied the appeal in April 2011.
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VHS versions of the movie, Pusser said. The trilogy chronicles former McNairy County Sheriff Buford Pusser’s struggle to rid McNairy County of organized crime and corruption. The movies cover Pusser’s life, personal losses, retirement and final years. The rereleased films will include interviews with cast members, family and acquaintances of Pusser, a tour of the Buford Pusser Home and Museum, and the original theatrical trailers and TV spots. One little known fact about the movies that Pusser divulged is that the two actors who played her and Mike Vance, Buford Pusser’s stepson were, brother and sister in real life. Leif Garrett played Vance and Dawn Lyn played Dwana. Pusser was excited as she spoke
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about the trilogy. “It is something to cherish,” she said. A red-carpet event celebrating the rerelease is being held Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Marty (Community Center) at Adamsville. “It’s Hollywood comes to Adamsville,” Pusser said. Law enforcement, as well as members of the cast of the movies will be represented. “We want people to come out and see it and bring their kids. We want to make it special,” she said. Even though it is a red-carpet event, people can dress casually or dress up. Pusser also talked a bit about the upcoming Buford Pusser Festival. There will be some new wrinkles to the event, including a bike ride, she said. More information on the festival will be forthcoming in future issues of the Independent Appeal.
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Tennessee sees significant increase in Tick-borne illnesses By Jeff York Freelance Writer
The Tennessee Department of Health is seeing significant increases in tick-borne illnesses this year following an unusually mild winter and spring. Cases of Rocky Mountain spotted fever are up 533 percent compared to this time last year, according to Abelardo Moncayo, Ph.D., with the TDH Division of Communicable and Environmental Diseases and Emergency Preparedness. “We’ve documented 38 cases of Rocky Mountain spotted fever, compared with only six by the same time last year,” Moncayo said. “We are also seeing increased numbers of other tick-borne infections compared to last year. Rocky Mountain spotted fever is the most serious tickborne disease in the United States. Symptoms usually appear two to 14 days after a bite from an infected tick. The disease often begins with sudden onset of fever and headache. Early symptoms may resemble other diseases and include nausea, vomiting, muscle pain, lack of appetite and severe headache. Later symptoms
may include rash, abdominal pain, joint pain and diarrhea. Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a serious illness that can be fatal if not treated correctly, even in previously healthy people. It and other tick-borne illnesses can have devastating effects, but are effectively treated with antibiotics. Persons with symptoms should see their medical provider for early diagnosis and treatment. Tick-borne diseases are best prevented by avoiding tick bites. Some tips from the Tennessee Department of Health include: • Wear light-colored clothing to help you spot ticks that may catch a ride on you. • Tuck pants into socks to keep ticks off your legs. • Apply EPA-approved repellents to discourage tick attachment. Repellents containing permethrin can be sprayed on shoes and clothing and will last for several days. Repellents containing DEET can be applied to skin, but must be reapplied every few hours. Follow label instructions for repellents. • Search your entire body for ticks upon return from a potentially tick-infested area. Re-
move any tick you find on your body; grasp with tweezers and pull straight back if the tick is attached. • Check children for ticks, especially in their hair, when returning from potentially tickinfested areas. • Ticks may also be carried into your home on clothing and
pets, so examine both carefully. • Reduce tick habitats around your home by removing leaf litter and brush. For more information on preventing tick-borne illness, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at www.cdc.gov/ticks/index.html.
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Tickborne Diseases found in the United States (cdc.gov) -- In the United States, some ticks carry pathogens that can cause human disease, including:
Rickettsia parkeri Rickettsiosis is transmitted to humans by the Gulf Coast tick (Amblyomma maculatum).
Anaplasmosis is transmitted to humans by tick bites primarily from the blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis) in the northeastern and upper midwestern U.S. and the western blacklegged tick (Ixodes pacificus) along the Pacific coast.
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) is transmitted by the American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis), Rocky Mountain wood tick (Dermacentor andersoni), and the brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sangunineus) in the U.S. The brown dog tick and other tick species are associated with RMSF in Central and South America.
Babesiosis is caused by microscopic parasites that infect red blood cells. Most human cases of babesiosis in the United States are caused by Babesia microti. Babesia microti is transmitted by the blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis) and is found primarily in the Northeast and upper Midwest. Colorado Tick Fever Colorado tick fever is an acute viral infection spread by the bite of the Dermacentor andersoni wood tick. Ehrlichiosis is transmitted to humans by the lone star tick (Ambylomma americanum), found primarily in the southcentral and eastern U.S. Lyme disease is transmitted by the blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis) in the northeastern U.S. and upper Midwestern U.S. and the western blacklegged tick (Ixodes pacificus) along the Pacific coast. Powassan encephalitis Powassan (POW) virus is transmitted to humans by infected ticks.
STARI (Southern Tick-Associated Rash Illness) is transmitted via bites from the lone star tick (Ambylomma americanum), found in the southeastern and eastern U.S. Tickborne relapsing fever (TBRF) is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected soft ticks. TBRF has been reported in 15 states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming and is associated with sleeping in rustic cabins and vacation homes. Tularemia is transmitted to humans by the dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis), the wood tick (Dermacentor andersoni), and the lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum). Tularemia occurs throughout the U.S. 364D Rickettsiosis (Rickettsia phillipi, proposed) is transmitted to humans by the Pacific Coast tick (Dermacentor occidentalis ticks). This is a new disease that has been found in California.
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Bethel forms citizens’ committee By Jeff Whitten Head News
A group of Bethel Springs citizens are forming a citizens’ action committee, Randy Hart told the meeting of the Bethel Springs Board of Aldermen last Monday. The Bethel Springs Citizen Action Committee is a grassroots public interest organization and progressive political coalition committed to creating and assisting social change in Bethel Springs, according to a handout circulated at the meeting. The group plans to listen to the citizens of Bethel Springs and to present their concerns to the board, as well as the state and federal governments. The group plans to work on both issue and electoral campaigns, to build the skills, capacity and organization of progressive individuals and organizations and to provide a place where progressives can develop a shared understanding of how they view the community, what needs to change and strategies for advancing that change. Former Bethel Springs Alderman Shirley Williams will chair the group. “The thing that we really came to the conclusion was that you guys, as a Mayor and a Board of Aldermen have been hitting brick walls with the people that can really help Bethel. So what we want to do, and I spoke with Shirley Williams, is start a progressive movement, and starting a movement as you saw in the paperwork, Kay, we have developed the lobbying tools that will allow us to approach everyone in the state from the Aldermen and the Mayor all the way up to the Governor and the various departments that can help us,” Hart told the board. “Our point is there’s strength in numbers, so if we can get everyone to attend these meetings let’s address the issues facing Bethel Springs. Let’s wear them out…The wheel that squeaks the most will get the most oil,” Hart said. There will be seven Bethel citizens on the board, Hart said. Business experience is desirable but not necessary. “The point is, until you start approaching these people (our elected representatives), you start being a presence in their mind on a daily, weekly, monthly basis, they’re not going to listen to you because they can’t hear you because every door you go through, you have to go through 10 or 12 times before you get to a decision maker,” Hart said. Issues that will be addressed include Medicare, Medicaid and the sewer grant, Hart said. “There’s no silver bullets, there’s no quick fix…So the thing is, we have to get on the agenda to start working to see who we are going to put in office this time and the way we’re going to do this is through a grassroots movement,” Hart said. Just when it seemed there would be no fireworks as there have been at past meetings, former Mayor Jackie Miller accused Alderman Bob Gray of not paying his sewer fee on his business. “No, I don’t have a bathroom. You don’t need to pay it if you ain’t got a bathroom,” Gray said. City ordinance states: “An Act to Establish a Minimum Water Bill and Garbage Collection Fee Section 1: A minimum water bill and a garbage collection fee is established by the Board of Mayor and aldermen (sic) and this minimum water bill and garbage collection fee shall be mandatory for all residents who maintain a household located in the corporate limits. Commercial and industrial users may contract with private carriers for the collection, conveyance and disposal of refuse, and upon, proof, in form and substance as required by the town of such private contract, any qualifying commercial and industrial user may be exempted from this fee.” Deborah Sullivan, the City Clerk for Bethel Springs confirmed that Gray’s business was not hooked up to any water source and therefore he did not have a water or sewer bill. See our web and Facebook pages for video and future issues of the Independent Appeal for more on this exchange.
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Stay safe: Don’t barrel through construction zones By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer
The Tennessee Department of Transportation is joining states all over the nation to remind motorists not to barrel through work zones. TDOT spread this message statewide during National Work Zone Awareness Week, which was April 23-27. “We are heading into the busiest construction time of the year, and there will be hundreds of active work zones across Tennessee. Reducing speeds, staying alert, and exercising caution is the best way to ensure workers and motorists stay safe on our roadways,” said TDOT Commissioner John Schroer. TDOT has lost 108 employees in the line of duty, including two in 2011.
HELP or highway incident response operator Robert Nowicki of Adamsville was killed while assisting a motorist on Interstate 55 in West Memphis on June 20, 2011, and highway maintenance worker Michael Dalton was killed setting up a work zone on Interstate 40 in Shelby County on Sept. 8, 2011. “I was deeply saddened by the loss of two TDOT employees last year. These tragedies are sobering reminders of the hazards our highway workers face each and every day. I urge all motorists to remember highway crews are working to improve our roads to make your future commute better,” said Schroer. “A lot of it is just to be aware. Be aware of surroundings. Put down phones. Our workers are at sites every day,” said Nichole Lawrence, Commu-
nity Relations Officer for TDOTs West Tennessee office in Jackson. There are at present eight state work zones in McNairy County, Lawrence said. TDOT advises motorists to obey the speed limit, keep a safe distance between you and the car ahead of you, pay full attention to the roadway, stay off the cellphone, avoid changing radio stations when driving through work zones, merge smoothly into traffic, and don’t stop to gawk at roadwork and crews. Also, schedule enough time to drive safely and check television, radio and websites for traffic information. Finally, be patient and stay calm. Work zones aren’t there to personally inconStaff Photo by Christen Coulon venience you but to improve the road The Tennessee Department of Safety urges drivers to use caution when driving and make your future drive better. in construction zones.
Chick-fil-A Leadercast promotes success and responsibility to local leaders. By Christen Coulon Editor
Last Friday, the McNairy Regional Alliance and the Adamsville Partnership hosted the daylong Chick-fil-A Leadercast at the newly renovated McNairy County Visitors Center. The event, brought together some of the most influential voices for lessons in leadership. The simulcast was broadcast worldwide live from Atlanta. Area business and community leaders came to watch Leadercast 2012. The event focused on the fact that the choices we make each day have an impact beyond our own lives and conveyed this lesson to McNairy County leaders. “The choices we make give us the opportunity to make an impact on our communities, workplaces and families,” said MRA Director of Chamber Programs Russell Ingle. “Leadercast is about living a life of true leadership. This powerful one-day event will feature 10 national speakers discussing leadership issues we all face every day...in business as well as our personal lives.” Last year, more than 85,000 leaders from 17 countries viewed the Chick-fil-A Leadercast simulcast. This year’s conference was estimated to have been even larger. Ingle said that this was the first year our county has hosted the simulcast. “Programs like this inspire me to grow as a person,” Ingle said. “It’s something that makes me be a better me. It’s an opportunity to be exposed to individuals who have had a successful career in a variety of fields, and they are further down the road than I am. When I see them, they have encountered the success I want, but have also encountered the problems. So, It’s a great learning opportunity.” This year’s event brought dozens of local leaders together, and Ingle said that this was something that he planned to bring back annually, rotating between Adamsville and Selmer. In addition to the information conveyed at the simulcast, local leaders received a chance to network with one another and learn from one another. This is an opportunity for these leaders to spend time with like-minded people who face the same challenges to share their experiences, Ingle said.
“It’s been great. We have learned, laughed, and cried today,” said Cindi Gillham, of Langley Wire Cloth Products in Adamsville. Gillham said that she enjoyed the portion of the concerning education. While she said that she was not directly involved in education, she said that the Leadercast demonstrated the importance of education in a community. During the day’s events, Roland Fryer, Professor of economics at Harvard University and CEO of the Education Innovation Laboratory, cited how the United States is falling behind other developed nations in education, particularly with rural and minority students. This topic hits home as many local leaders push to improve upon the educational standing of the county, citing recent census data showing that less than 10 percent of county residents hold a college degree while more than 20 percent of residents live in poverty. This year’s program focus on the power of choice, presented a diverse group of internationally-acclaimed authors, leadership experts and practitioners who shared insights to help leaders empower and equip others at work, at home, and in the community through his or her choices. “We’re really good at getting messages aimed at very specific, targeted audiences. But we aren’t always very good at reaching out across the culture,” said Malcolm Gladwell, best-selling author of “Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking” and “Outliers: The Story of Success.” “I think this is one of the few organizations that does that...that really appeals to me.” Among the leaders sharing their experiences this year were, Soledad O’Brien, Anchor and special correspondent for CNN, Tim Tebow, NFL quarterback, Heisman Trophy winner and best-selling author Patrick Lencioni, Best-selling author and president of The Table Group, John Maxwell, Leadership expert & best-selling author of “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership”, Angela Ahrendts, CEO, Burberry, Urban Meyer, Ohio State University head football coach and former ESPN analyst and head football coach for the University of Florida, Andy Stanley, Best-selling leadership author and communicator, and Sheena Iyengar, Author of “The Art of Choosing” and world-renowned expert of choice.
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46 years of service: Mae Wallace has been a fixture at the McNairy County Health Department since 1966 By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer
The McNairy County Health Department has gone through some big changes in the 46 years Mae Wallace has been working there. She started as a nurse’s assistant in 1966 when the department was located in the basement of the courthouse. The office only consisted of two rooms. The entire staff was only six people at that time. Back then, they didn’t have disposable syringes, only glass ones. They had to sterilize both the needles and syringes after each use. “We had to sterilize towels, we didn’t have any disposable towels,” she added. In three years, the department moved to its present location on East Poplar Avenue in Selmer. “I have seen three renovations since we have been in this building. The last one was completed last year,” Wallace noted. In January 2011, the new primary care section opened. Wallace has worked with six county mayors. She has been the office supervisor for the department for about 40 years. “We’ve come a long way as far as public health,” she said. They used to go out in the schools and do mass testing for tuberculosis but do not do so any more, Wallace said. “We quit doing that because the TB cases are down,” she said. Though the department staff used to be smaller, so did the number of patients. The department also did not have computers. Every time a new patient walked into the department, they would have to fill 25 pages manually in order to get that patient registered. “Now, we can go into the computer and have those done in a minute. We don’t have to go through all that paperwork,” Wallace said. Wallace said that the number of uninsured has increased over time. “A lot of people that work at factories have children and their parents, too, but the insurance premiums are so high they can’t afford to pay the premiums,” she said. It used to be easier for people who couldn’t afford private in-
surance to get Medicaid, Wallace said. TennCare has now replaced Medicaid as the government insurance program for the poor in Tennessee. The department now sees patients from 19 to 64 for primary care, Wallace noted. “We are able to give more immunizations and more variety of immunizations here at the health department,” Wallace said. Beginning last October, anyone with private health insurance cannot come to the health department. “They’ll have to get their shots at their private doctor,” Wallace said. The department still immunizes against measles, mumps and rubella. Since chicken pox is no longer a problem, they do not immunize against it. The department does do about the same number of immunizations now as it did then, Wallace said. “All children, when they enter the first grade, they have to have their immunizations unless they have a religious belief that they can’t get them,” Wallace said. The staff has grown from six people when she started to 15 or 16 now, Wallace said. The move into primary care has increased the department’s patients tremendously, Wallace said. The Nurse Practitioner, Melissa Page, sees about 25 patients a week and when the doctor, Charlotte Coleman is there, it doubles, Wallace said. Coleman works McNairy, Tipton and Lauderdale Counties. Coleman is at the health department one or two days a week, or as needed. “It’s been a challenge for me to work here. I’ve enjoyed it. I’m not telling my age,” she joked. Wallace says she is planning on retiring soon and she and her husband are going to do some traveling. Her first destination is Hawaii, where she has never been. “I just wanted to give you a jist of what is going on at the health department. A lot of people don’t know I have been here 46 years,” Wallace said. Wallace has been there longer than anyone else who is working at the department. “They come in as babies, and then their babies come in as babies and their babies come in as babies,” she laughed.
McNairy native - Hilburn receives Director of the Year nod
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The McNairy County Health Department has gone through some big changes in Mae Wallace’s 46 years of employment.
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McNairy County native, Scott Hilburn was recently named the 2012 New Director of the Year at the Miss Tennessee Pageant Workshop held in Jackson, Tenn. Scott serves as Executive Director of the Miss Nashville and Miss Athens of the South Scholarship Pageant, a preliminary to Miss Tennessee. The Miss Tennessee Pageant is a preliminary to the Miss America pageant. The Miss Tennessee Scholarship Foundation will award more than $82,000 in scholarships to the young women who compete in Jackson in the state finals. At the local level, the Miss Nashville Scholarship Foundation will award over $1,000 in scholarships and over $1,000 in prize packages to the young women who compete. All contestants are required to complete a major public service project, many of which benefit their local communities for many years. The Miss Tennessee Pageant will be held at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson on June 20 - 23. Scott is a 2003 graduate of McNairy Central High School, attended Middle Tennessee State University, and now resides in Nashville. Scott is the son of the late Ricky Hilburn and Candy Hilburn of Selmer and the grandson of the late Lamar Teague and Jean Teague of Ramer. Staff Photo by Christen Coulon
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This week in Civil War History: Williamsburg, Eltham’s Landing, McDowell May 3-9, 1862 May 4, 1862 Battle of Williamsburg, Va. The Battle of Williamsburg was a battle of Union Gen. George B. McClellan’s Peninsular Campaign. The peninsula was the one between the York and James Rivers in Virginia. This battle pitted 41,000 Union troops against 30,000 Confederates. Following the Confederate retreat from Yorktown, Union Gen. Joseph Hooker’s division encountered the Confederate rear guard.
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Union Gen. Joseph Hooker’s troops assaulted Fort Magruder, an earthen fortification along the Williamsburg Road, but was repulsed. Counterattacks by Confederate troops under the command of Maj. Gen. James Longstreet threatened to overwhelm the Union left flank, until Brig Gen. Philip Kearney’s division arrived and stabilized the position. Brig. Gen. Winfield S. Hancock’s brigade then moved to threaten the Confederate left flank and they counterattacked unsuccessfully. The Confederates continued their withdrawal toward Richmond. The Union suffered 2,283 casualties and the Confederates suffered 1,682.
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May 7, 1862 Battle of Eltham’s Landing Gen. William Franklin’s Union division landed at Eltham’s Landing and was attacked by two brigades of Maj. Gen. G. W. Smith’s command, reacting to the threat to the Confederate Army’s trains on the Barhamsville Road. The Union suffered 194 casualties and the Confederates 48.
May 8, 1862 Battle of McDowell From Staunton, Maj. Gen. Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson marched his army west along Parkersburg Road to confront a brigade commanded by Brig. Gen. Robert Milroy and Brig. Gen. Robert Schenk advancing toward the Shenandoah Valley from western Virginia. Milroy assaulted the confederate position on Sitlington’s Hill in McDowell but was repulsed after a four hour battle. The Union suffered 259 casualties while the Confederates suffered 420.
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Farewell Rick
Volume 107, Number 51, Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Mcnairy voices
By Laura Specie
You showed us patience, and understanding and accepted us warts and all. For that, we I wanted to write this for are grateful. You showed us last weeks paper, but the your serious side. You showed words would not come to us your wit and humor, and me. You see, this was the last laughed at ours. You gave us THE LOOK when we week for our supervineeded it, and many sor Rick at Connector of us needed it no Castings. He had been doubt. You never offered another job in raised your voice another city. While at to scold and always work Friday, the words showed us respect, did finally come, and I and listened to us. forced myself to do the You saw us at our very thing I always had a fear of doing. Reading Laura Specie best, and you saw some at their worst. something out loud for But you were always underall to hear. I don’t have a problem standing, patient and caring. writing, but speaking in pub- Just know Rick Jones you are loved for these qualities and lic? Me?? This is what I wrote. “How do you say goodbye respected by many. We will to someone who has had such miss you. Good luck, God an impact on so many people. Bless and know you will alWhen you walked through ways be in our hearts.” Yes, he will be missed by those doors, you were eager to learn. Not just about the many. Not sure we will ever parts and procedures, but have another like him again, about the people you inherit- but we can hope the next one ed - the heart of the plant. You will be half as good as he was. learned our names, and got Only time will tell. Have a to know each of our person- great week. Laura_Specie@yahoo.com alities and what made us tick. Columnist
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She, like most of us, panics but then luckily spies a cell I have patiently waited for tossed in the trash. Is this for the latest British chic-lit to real? Yes! Taking it as her own, be released. There are several she begins to use it and chaos soon follows. British authors worth This phone bementioning, but Sophie longs to a personal Kinsella* has to be one assistant who has of my favorites. She bejust chunked phone came well known with and job all at once. her “Shopaholic” series Lucky Poppy. Sam a few years ago. A friend is the workaholic of mine calls these she then has to deal books “fluff”. This is Molly Moore with. Clearly his aspretty accurate because sistant has abruptly I categorize them as beach reads. When the temps quit and a texting maniac has rise and spring break is actu- confiscated said phone. He ally on the radar, I cannot re- keeps calling and Poppy consist an author like Kinsella. tinues to frustrate him until a compromise is made. She reHer novels are easy and fun. I need a pick-me-up mid- fuses to hand over the phone she desperately March because the murder/ because thrillers have me forming needs it in order to keep in tactical ops in my mind. You touch with her contacts that may or may not know you should find the maglay down the thrillI’ve Got Your nificently lost ers when a.) You Number engagement will not hang your Author: ring. Sam is foot off the bed Sophie Kinsella shorthanded as because someone Publisher: The Dial Press far as assistants will cut it off or b.) 449 Pages go, so he grudgEvery paneled van ingly agrees to is most likely harboring someone bound and her keeping the cell- as long as she forwards EVERY MESgagged. As I said, there have been SAGE AND EMAIL. This arrangement works very few new and fun British based books lately, so when I and had me laughing out came across this I could not loud. Their styles of commuresist. Kinsella’s new release is nication are different. She is titled “I’ve Got Your Number”. descriptive and funny with The main character is Poppy, pics and symbols, and he is a spunky, mouthy girl who has basically a two word man. He just lost her very special heir- makes me think of someone very near and dear to me! This loom engagement ring. Not only does she lose the cute blonde guy I know would ring, her phone is stolen as not use a smile or LOL if it well. Let’s face it. We can all killed him. (For this reason I relate to the insane attach- pepper him with smiley faces ment we have to our phone. and <3!) This story is unpredictable This would be like suddenly realizing you are in Wal-Mart and pretty fast paced. I loved without a bra. Well, who cares the characters and found myat least I have my phone. (Not that this has ever happened to See Moore, 9A Columnist
Do you favor extending the wheel tax and using the money to build two new schools?
Garlon Johnson (Selmer): “Yes, that would be all right. I have been paying it all this time. I would have no objection.”
Leland Rudd (Bethel Springs): “I’ve got no problem with them spending it wisely. There are so many taxes we are assessed all the time wasted on a bunch of frivolous things. It they want to build new schools, I got no problem with that, as long as they spend it wisely.”
Patricia Simmons (Selmer): “Yes, I would. Our school system needs to be updated. Our elementary school is really, really old and we do need to do everything we can for our kids.”
Percy Ross (Selmer): “Oh yes, we need a new school bad. Definitely because this school (Selmer Elementary School) is old and been here too long.”
Jennifer Avenel (Selmer): “I would. I think it’s a great idea. Anything we can do to help the school. I think they’re in desperate need of a new school, so I would be definitely be willing to keep the wheel tax and let the money go to the schools. Anything for the kids, I think that’s great.”
Anthony Borden (Selmer):
“Not really. Anything that raises it (taxes) up, I ain’t for it.”
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Letter to the editor
CAC group proposes to make a difference in Bethel Springs When In Rome Do As The Romans Do! When In Bethel Springs Do As…Well maybe not! I remember the Presidential Campaign of 2008 very well. As I was watching all sides which were running for the Office of the Presidency of the United States a particular candidate said the following: “You go into these small towns in Pennsylvania and, like a lot of small towns in the Midwest, the jobs have been gone now for 25 years and nothing’s replaced them…And they fell through the Clinton Administration, and the Bush Administration, and each successive administration has said that somehow these communities are going to regenerate and they have not. Then this potential candidate at that time went on to say; and “it’s not surprising then they get bitter, they cling to guns or religion or antipathy to people who aren’t like them or anti-immigrant sentiment or anti-trade sentiment as a way to explain their frustrations.” Now, as you can see small towns are still having problems. Now, I have been a full time resident of Bethel Springs since 1999. Yes, we have seen our fair share of frustration, our fair share of change, administrations and elected officials come and go and yet the Citizens of Bethel Springs for the most part are dazed and confused…when it comes to understanding the action of City Hall. America is a wonderful place to live because every couple of years we have the right to Vote to determine who we feel should govern us. One of the most amazing things to me is we keep voting them back into office regardless of what happens either good or bad, mostly bad in my opinion, but, again
this is still America. Now, I’m not being offensive but here in Bethel and as for the gentleman I quoted in the beginning, the condescension displayed here by the intelligentsia’s candidate of choices over the year, well let’s just say I’m taken back. Some of the talk about us here in Bethel, some of the efforts of the people have not yielded results and the way people view us as residents of Bethel when they read or hear about Bethel… we as a citizen group have become stereotyped. Sometimes we feel as though Government in general shows an elitism and condescension towards hardworking Americans that is nothing short of breathtaking. It is hard to imagine someone running for political office whether a Bethel Springs Alderman or for the Presidency of the United States that they or it seems could be so out of touch with the people, which seems to be the feeling of most people I talk to who live here in Bethel. This being an election year, we at all levels of the political ladder will hear how we as Americans are understandably upset with our leaders in Washington or Bethel. Some of you will say…they will say anything to win elections while failing to stand up to the special interests, fight for an economic agenda, bring jobs and bring opportunity back to struggling communities and if whoever wants a debate about who’s out of touch with the American people, we can start by talking about the problem and so on and so… is what we here every election year...you have heard it every election year from somebody for years. This being said, we hear the same thing in Bethel just look at last week papers. One elected
official wants to do this the other wants this…unfortunately it has always been that way. I seem to know a little bit about people and business and that is because I have been in business just like Mayor Cox, Alderman Graham and Perrigo and I truly believe they all know…in business you can’t manage what you don’t measure, or at least I would hope. These are difficult times and whatever you read or hear there is no silver bullet, there are no quick fixes but…there is a process and a system and that is we as citizens are allowed to speak and work with our elected officials all the way up to the Presidency of the United States through personal contact, email, USPS, phone, etc... Now, this is just my opinion; the elected officials here in Bethel have done or have gone as far as they can, concerning some of our problems. It is true Mayor Cox was not in office when the sewer bill was passed. It is true that Bobby Gray and Bob Graham were and did vote for and help pass the current sewer bill we have. Now, in all fairness, did former Mayor Smith, Alderman Graham, Williams, Hickman and Gray know how much the sewer was really going to cost? I don’t think so. They knew Bethel needed a sewer, they knew there were 3 million plus dollars on the table, I believe that amount was available for the project and I truly believe they thought it was for the betterment of Bethel. However, there were and there is now challenges which have come into play such as the weakened economy, jobs, housings and so on….many of you have lived here longer than I, surely you remember all the times the sewer was brought up by other candidates in years gone by. Well, you may say it
wasn’t that much then! Yep, your right and gas was probably under .50 cents and a dozen eggs were still under .50 as well back then…so we can’t change the past but as citizens we can help and change the future by working with our entire elected official’s base. There is a group forming in Bethel Springs known as Bethel Springs Citizen Action Committee (CAC) which is a grassroots public interest organization and progressive political coalition committed to creating and assisting social change in Bethel Springs. It is the desire of the CAC to listen to the citizens of Bethel Springs and present their concerns to the governing body of Bethel Springs Government as well as, the up line of all elected officials who represent Bethel Springs. CAC is a group of concerned citizens who wish to work with current government in a progressive manner and leading efforts to change the public climate for progressive change. CAC’s main purpose is to assist in voicing the opinions and desires of the citizens of Bethel Springs from a wide range of activities and working with the religious, community, labor, senior, family farm and environmental organizations, concerning interest in Bethel Springs. The mission of CAC is to unite individuals, cultures, communities and organizations in Bethel Springs around a common progressive vision where there is social, economic, racial and environmental justice for all. Our vision for Bethel Springs is that as informed, active and engaged citizenry works for true political and economic democracy. Individuals participate in decisions affecting their lives. There is social, racial, economic
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to members of our community who are serving in the armed forces: • Specialist Allen Alexander • SGT Joseph W. Baggett • SGT Andrew W. Bayless USMC • 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 • 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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obituaries
Wednesday, may 9, 2012
Exelee (Tennie) Hickman
Melva Jean Stivers Coleman
Wayne Kennedy
Exelee (Tennie) Hickman was born on June 5, 1928 in McNairy County, TN, the son of the late Henry and Vergie Glover Hickman. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish and go squirrel hunting with his brothers. Mr. Hickman departed this life on May 2, 2012 in at the age of 83 years, 10 months, 27 days. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Hatch Hickman of Bolivar, TN; a daughter, Sharon Wilson of Bethel Springs, TN; a son, Roy Hickman (Brenda) of Selmer, TN; a sister, Genall Matlock of Bethel Springs, TN; two brothers, Dee and Vernon Hickman both of Bethel Springs, TN; three grandchildren, Rita Bellinger, Sonya Young, and Tabatha Bates; two step grandchildren, Justin Davis and Tonya Campbell; a great grandson; five step great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr Hickman is preceded in death by his first wife of 44 years, Louise Hickman, who passed away in 1989; a sister, Ruby Price; and six brothers, Burness, Gibb, Landoff, Ed, Cecil and Norvel Hickman. Funeral services were held on May 5, 2012 at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee. Howard Russom officiated. Burial followed in the Refuge Cemetery at Bethel Springs, Tennessee.
Melva Jean Stivers Coleman was born April 20, 1934 in Bethel Springs, TN, the daughter of the late Thomas Hendrix and Essie Pearl Jenkins Stivers. Miss Coleman was a secretary for 15 years for the City of Memphis, retiring from the narcotics division. She was a member of the New Salem Cumberland Presbyterian in Bethel Springs TN and also attended Speedway Terrace Baptist Church in Memphis, TN. Some of her favorite past times were watching the Grand Ole Opry , the Lawrence Welk show , writting poetry, playing the piano, and playing Canasta. She had a special fondness of dogs and cats. Miss Coleman departed this life on April 29, 2012 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 78 years, 9 days. She is survived by two daughters, Rhonda Lynn Wheeler and husband Russell of Jackson, TN, Margaret Ann Still and husband Billy Ray of Southaven, MS; a son, Robert William Coleman of Independence, MS; three grandchildren, Timothy Alan Williams and wife Melissa of Luray, TN, Stephanie Michelle Williams of Lakewood, CO, and Thomas Parrott of Southaven, MS; three great grandchildren, Alondra Williams, Domonic Williams, and Isaac Williams; a brother, John Clinton Stivers and wife Shirley of Bethel Springs, TN. In addition to her parents, Miss Coleman was preceded in death by her former husband, Robert William Coleman Sr.; a brother, Glenn Stivers; two sisters, Helen Sullivan, and Willie Marie Walls. Services were held on May 2, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee. Burial followed in the New Salem Cemetery at Bethel Springs, Tennessee.
Wayne Kennedy was born January 26, 1949 in Ramer, TN, the son of Merle Baker and the late Pete Kennedy. He was united in marriage to Ava Marie McNew on June 17, 1980. Ava preceded him in death on January 2, 2009. Mr. Kennedy was a 1967 graduate of Ramer High School. After graduation, he attended West Tennessee Business College in Jackson. Mr. Kennedy was a crankshaft grinder for Caterpillar, Inc. in Corinth, MS where he had worked for 17 years. He was a member of the Cypress Tank Church of Christ. Mr. Kennedy departed this life on May 6, 2012 in Corinth, Mississippi at the age of 63 years, 3 months, 10 days. He is survived by a daughter, Tammy Robertson and husband Kerry Lane of Ripley, MS; a son, Jason Kennedy and wife Stacy of Ramer, TN; his mother, Merle Kennedy of Corinth, MS; four grandchildren: Katie Latch and husband Jeremy, Josh Robertson, Shayne Fowler, Shelby Kennedy; a great-grandchild, Noah Latch; a brother, Bill Kennedy and wife Judy of Corinth, MS; special friend Leila Erwin of Selmer, TN; his former wife and the mother of his children, Dinah Leach of Plantersville, MS; several nieces and nephews; and many extended family and friends. In addition to his wife and father, Mr. Kennedy was preceded in death by a brother, Pete Kennedy, Jr. Services will be held on May 9, 2012 at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Jackie Spencer officiating. Burial will follow in the Lake Hill Memorial Gardens at Bethel Springs, Tennessee. Pallbearers will be Josh Robertson, Shayne Fowler, Jeremy Latch, Brandon Kennedy, Stan Kennedy, and Chuck Kirk. Noah Latch will serve as an honorary pallbearer.
Jewell Lee Howard Jewell Lee Howard, age 92 of Michie, TN, passed from this life on May 2, 2012 in Corinth, MS. Mrs. Howard was born in Hardin County, TN on December 9, 1919 to the late John Robert and Lemmie Hindman Crabtree. She was an avid reader, reading books on her iPad and loved emailing her friends and family. She quilted many quilts for her family which they all loved. She is survived by her daughter, Kathryn Lee McAfee (Gennie) of Michie, TN; a son, C. S. Lee (Pat) of Dalton, GA; four grandchildren, Tony McAfee (Joy), Tessa Bullock (Randy), Tanya Guidry (Scott) and Lindsey McCamy (Ward); ten great grandchildren, Courtney McAfee, Caleb Bullock, Caitlyn McAfee, Hannah Bullock, Lauren Foster, Emilee Foster, Carter McCamy, Kate McCamy, Sara Guidry, and Charlie McCamy; a sister-in-law, Grace Thomas of Selmer, TN; a step daughter, Doris Conder (Glen) of Germantown, TN, step grandchildren, Eddie Conder (Melissa) and Mark Conder ( Brenda); a step grandson-inlaw, Tim Sims; and eight step great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband, Lloyd Lee who passed away on January 9, 1973; her second husband, Terry Howard who passed away on April 1, 1986; a brother, Raymond Aubrey Crabtree; a step granddaughter, Cheryl Sims and a step great grandson, Kevin Conder. Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, Tim Carothers officiated. Burial followed in the Lebanon Cemetery at Michie, Tennessee. Pallbearers were; Tony McAfee, Randy Bullock, Scott Guidry, Ward McCamy, Caleb Bullock, and Nathan Garner.
Frances Lou Hatch Frances Lou Hatch, the daughter of the late Seth and Emmer Beshires, was born on October 12. 1919 near Silerton, TN. She attended schools in Hardeman and Chester County. She grew up in a farm family with six other siblings. On December 5, 1936, she married Ulyss G. Hatch (preceded her in death in 1999). They continued to farm and lived in Hardeman County and Chester County until their retirement. They owned a farm near Woodville where they grew cotton, soybeans, corn and truck patches and later raised hogs for market. She worked beside her husband sharing in many farm duties and was a wonderful cook and homemaker, Devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and Friend. She unselfishly took care of her Husband and Best Friend during his declining years at their home near Woodville. She was loved by all who had the privilege to know her. She was a beautiful and unselfish woman and a Baptist in Faith. She had resided at Chester County Healthcare (Henderson Health and Rehab) since January 2004 and had suffered from declining health for the past several years. God Bless the Angel Nurses (There were many who were so special!) at The Chester Co Nursing Home and at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. In addition to her Parents and Husband, she was preceded in death by a special son-in-law, Jerry Hopper, a Special Caregiver and Friend, Viola Riley, three sisters: Lee Ella Hatch, Julia Ray and Mattie Walton and a brother, Jay Gould Beshires. She is survived by three children: David Eugene Hatch, Bobby Hatch, and Emma Hopper. She is also survived by nine Grandchildren: Bob Hatch, Bill Hatch, Mark Rowland, Tim Hatch, Bruce Hatch, Dana Hatch Lipford, Debbie Orr Emerson, Misti Hopper Ellis, Patrick Hatch and 14 Great Grandchildren, Sam Hatch, Molly Hatch, Ben Hatch, Linsay Lipford, Emily Lipford, Amy Hatch, Damien Hatch, Zoe Hatch, Sidney Hatch, Madison Hatch, Braelyn Ellis, Braxton Ellis, Eli Emerson, Sophie Emerson, and two sisters Rose Greene and Hattie Walton. In addition, she is survived by a Special Friend and Caregiver, Shirley Sikes of Henderson. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Shackelford Funeral Directors – Casey Chapel with Roger Hatch officiating and burial will follow in Silerton Cemetery. The family received friends at Casey Chapel Tuesday at Shackelford Funeral Directors – Casey Chapel, Henderson, TN.
Gene Shelton Gene Shelton was born June 10, 1950 in Tiptonville, TN, the son of Dorothy Elizabeth Jones Shelton and the late Manuel Ralph Shelton. Mr. Shelton was self-employed building houses, doing carpentry work, and repairing cars. He was a giving, big-hearted, guitarpicking, Willie Nelson singing man. A very talented musician playing the drums, piano and his favorite, the guitar. He was loved by all and will be missed. Mr. Shelton departed this life on April 28, 2012 in Trenton, Tennessee at the age of 61 years, 10 months, 18 days. He is survived by mother, Dorothy Shelton of Enville, TN; two daughters, Jenny Plunk of Selmer, TN, Nicole Shelton of Alabama; two sons, Joey Shelton of Henderson, TN, Tollie Shelton and wife Keshia of Selmer, TN; 11 Grandchildren, 2 Great Grandchildren, a sister, Laura Bloechl and husband Michael of Finger, TN; aunts and uncles, Jim And Dora Coon of Madisonville, KY, Melba Tolley of Tiptonville, TN, Brenda and Elmer Staggs of Tiiptonville, TN, Pearl and Roy Randall of La Follette, TN; host of extended family and friends. In addition to his father, Mr. Shelton was preceded in death by a brother, Norman Shelton; uncle, Harry Jones. Services will be held on May 3, 2012 at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with officiating. Burial will follow in the O’Neal Cemetery at Enville, Tennessee.
Bertha May Miller Bertha May Miller was born July 29, 1931 in Hornsby, TN the daughter of the late R. C. and Mittie Pearl Waldrop May. She was united in marriage to Mark Miller on July 4, 1947. Mr. Miller preceded her in death on October 4,1983. Mrs. Miller was a homemaker and a Baptist in faith. Some of her hobbies were working outside, watching the Gospel Channel, talking on the phone, and going to Wal Mart. But her favorite activity was spending quality time taking care of her family and friends. Mrs. Miller departed this life on May 1, 2012 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 80 years, 9 months, 2 days. She is survived by one daughter, Nancy Blakely and husband Greg of Selmer, TN, a step-daughter Edith Buttrum of Goreville, IL; a son, Levi Miller and wife Patsy of Corinth, MS; a sister, Margie Griffin of Savannah, TN; five grandchildren: Brandon Blakely of Ramer, TN, Amanda Blakely of Ramer, TN, Kristina Miller of Adamsville, TN, Jennifer Moore and husband Steven of Adamsville, TN, Kevin Miller of Glen, MS; three great-grandchildren: Cadyn Fiveash of Ramer, TN, Addison Moore of Adamsville, TN, Ella Moore of Adamsville, TN;and a host of extended family and friends. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by three brothers: Robert May, Carroll May, and Terry May. Services were held on May 4, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee. Burial followed in the Mars Hill Cemetery at Adamsville, Tennessee.
Leland Kizer Leland Kizer, age 78 of Bartlett, TN passed away on April 25, 2012. Leland, son of the late Tom and Maggie Kizer, was born on October 18, 1933 in Trimble, Tennessee, and grew up in Selmer, Tennessee. Leland was retired after 34 years as a Machinist from TVA in Memphis, TN. He was an active member of Bellevue Baptist Church. Leland was survived by his wife of 53 years, Helen and three sons, Keith (Tracy) of Portland, TN; Mark (Lynn) of Horn Lake, MS and David (Kathleen) of Germantown, TN, along with four grandsons, Brandon (Mary Beth) of Germantown, TN; Lee Allen and Wes, Portland, TN; Thomas, Germantown, TN; four granddaughters, Kelsey and Marissa, Horn Lake, MS and Caroline and Campbell, Germantown, TN; two great granddaughters, Addison and Kate, Germantown, TN. Three sisters, Clarice (Marvin) Wilkes, Selmer, TN; Linnie (Robert) Lott, Selmer, TN and Carolyn (Jerry) Joynt, Bartlett, TN. Visitation and funeral were held on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Memphis Funeral Home with burial following at Memorial Park on Germantown Road, Bartlett, Tennessee.
Paul Ariance “Arie” Durr Paul Ariance “Arie” Durr, 32, of Atlanta, GA departed this life on April 27, 2012. He attended McNairy Central High School and the University of TN at Martin. He was an educator and a member of Mosaic Covenant Church. He is survived by parents, Paul & Sheila Ann Durr, grandparent Ora Avery and sibling, Nikki Durr. He was proceded in death by grandparents, Laura Hampton and Albert “AC” Avery. Services were at St. Rest M. B. Church with Rev. Broderick Santiago and Rev. O. J. Salters officiating. Internment was at St. Rest Cemetery.
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lifestyles
Wednesday, may 9, 2012
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Happy 50th Birthday Happy 50th Birthday! Happy Mother’s Day! Have a great week at the beach. We love you. Nicole, Hayley, Hayden, Matthew, Coby, Chloe and Jared
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Harvey Lee Floyd Jr. and Kim Floyd from Chicago IL came down for a visit last week. Fredrick Wood, Emma B. Johnson, Berniece Wood and Junior Steward from Chicago spent several days on business in Bethel Springs. Tommie Gene Turner and children from East St Louis, MO joined them for a short visit. The United Methodist Women will meet May 12, 2012, at 12:00 noon at the church. Gladys Butler was transferred from the hospital in Jackson to Selmer for more treatment. Keep her in your prayers. She is missed at Sunday morning church services. Mae Jackson was discharged from the hospital in Jackson to the rehab center at
the nursing home in Henderson. May the Lord continue to be with her. Homegoing celebration for Aviance(Avie) Durr the son of Paul and Shelia Durr was held last Monday at the St Rest M. B. Church in Guys TN. We extend to the family our deepest sympathy in their loss. God is able to sustain you through all sorrow, and loss in time of sadness. Darnella Bradford of Chicago, IL came down for a short visit with T. C. Williams Sunday morning, she was visiting family and friends in Jackson and Tillman Chapel. New Hope: Once your cross is lifted and you find that you can cope. Be sure to thank Almighty God for giving you new hope. So until next time remember to be good to yourself and others!!
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and environmental justice for all; all citizens are cared for and respected; and policies and decisions are responsible to future generations. Public resources are committed to working for the public good, and community interests are valued over narrow economic interests. The CAC will use three strategies to advance our mission and vision. First, we will work on issue campaigns to win concrete changes in public policy, and we work on electoral campaigns to elect progressive leaders to public office. Second, we will work to build the progressive movement by increasing the skills, capacity, diversity, strength, connections and mutual trust of progressive individuals and organizations. Third, we provide a place where progressives in our area can develop a shared under-
standing of how we view our community, what needs to change, and strategies for advancing that analysis in our work. The CAC feels as citizens and voters it’s our job to hold our elected officials accountable, at all levels. To be accountable, they must understand how we feel about the issues that affect our lives and that we care about deeply. By getting involved in the political process, we can work to ensure accountability. The CAC can provide the Lobbying Tools so that ordinary citizens can get active and build accountability from the grassroots up. To find out more call (731) 934-4411 or (731) 934-9568 and learn how you can do your part to help Bethel Springs. Many thanks to the editors and other media outlets you are taking the time to listen to the concerns voiced by the CAC. Randy Hart
Remember Mom on Mother’s Day Keith Holt - Owner
Mrs. Cornelius (Corney) Davis will be celebrating her birthday on May 12th at 4 p.m. at the Bethel Springs Civic Center. All friends are invited to attend.
May 15, 1997 Happy Birthday to Sam Ray We love you...Emaw, Roger - Sherry Ray Glenna - Scott Scotty
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bethel springs news By T. C. Williams
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Donald Ray Parker “Donnie” Parker departed this life at the age of 62 on May 2, 2012. He was a retired painter and a member of Kossuth Worship Center. He is survived by wife, Laura G. Parker, Selmer; son, Justin Parker & wife Marilyn, of CA, step-son, Jeremy L. Story & fiance’ Hillary Denham of Selmer, daughter, Kirstin R. Parker-Powe & husband of CA, step-daughter, Crystal G. Oxendine & husband Randy, of Selmer; grandchildren: Angelica Parker, Monica Parker, Kyla Powe, Victoria Powe, Asah Story, & Avery Story; brother John Candy, Collierville, TN, nephew Ronald L. Parker, Jr. and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by father Jay Arley Parker, mother, Hettie Sue Shook Parker and brother Ronald L. Parker. Services were May 6 at Word Outreach Ministries with Bro. Elworth Mabry and Bro. Larry Murphy officiating.
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Williams Family We would like to thank everyone for the many expressions of sympathy received from family and friends after our recent loss. Whether you visited the funeral home, called us on the telephone, sent flowers, cards, or food, we were greatly comforted by your thoughtfulness and consideration. It is during times like these that we learn the true value of relationships We would like to say a special thank you to Mary McCullar and Shackelford Funeral Directors for their care and consideration in conducting the funeral arrangements and Bro. Phil Mitchell for conducting the services. Family of Kathy D. Williams
May 12
• Car Wash Selmer First Methodist Church is having a car wash May 12 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Jim’s Best Stop, 633 Mulberry Ave. Donations will assist in funding youth missions.
May 13
• Mother’s Day celebration You are invited to celebrate Mother’s Day and Decoration Day with the congregations of Buena Vista UMC and Sulphur Springs UMC. A special Mother’s Day message will be presented by Rev. Jim Barber and Rev. Zolon Clayton. Services at each church will begin at 11:00 AM with a covered dish dinner following the celebrations.
May 21
• Vacation Bible School Curtis Hill Church of God of Prophecy (1642 Curtis Hill Church Rd.) invites fami-
lies to BABYLON: DANIEL’S COURAGE IN CAPTIVITY VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL. All ages are invited to step back in time at Babylon from May 21-25, 6-8 p.m. For more information, call 731-645-3326.
May 24
• Cypress Creek Baptist Church Senior’s Day Cypress Creek 1st Baptist Church is having a Senior’s Day, 62 y/o and up, we are having an afternoon of fun and fellowship. There will be food, fun, and games. All seniors in the community, who would like to come, please feel free. If you need a ride, please feel free. If you need a ride, please call 6458094.
June 2
• Solitude Free Will Bake Sale Solitude Free Will Youth Group will be having a bake sale at the Piggly Wiggly in Adamsville on June 2nd from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Lakeview
Baptist Church 877 W Cherry Ave • Selmer, Tn
Summer Service Schedule
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self laughing throughout. The two main characters are likeable and teach each other a little about life. Sam helps Poppy feel better about herself and in-turn she opens his eyes to the importance of taking time to enjoy life. The theme is this: even when
the situation is less than stellar, there can be a silver lining among the clouds. Grab this one soon; it is funny and unexpectedly thought provoking! *Sophie Kinsella also writes under the name Madeline Wickham. *Footnotes will slow the reader a bit when reading on kindle (Disclaimer: Rated R for profanity)
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Beginning May 6 8 am Worship 9 am Bible Study 10 am Worship No Evening Service
Mother/Son Banquet Selmer Park & Recreation will be holding a night of honoring Mothers & their Sons. There will be entertainment and games! Plus a great meal. All for $5.00
May 11th - 7:00 P.M. SELMER COMMUNITY CENTER
Music at the Market!
Bright. Bold. Beautiful. Opening Reception May 11, 2012 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
On The Square
Featured Jeweler: Yuki Maguire of Pearl Harmony Unique Fine Jewelry for Distinctive People
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Saturday, May 12, 2012 • 7 P.M.
Selmer Farmers Market at Rockabilly Park
Don’t miss your chance to support Rockabilly Highway Mural II and hear the mural’s inspiration and visual subjects in concert! Eileen Rose and the Legendary Rich Gilbert will perform a live set at Rockabilly Park and the Selmer Farmers Market 7:00 P.M. May 12, 2012. Brian Tull will be on hand painting and Eileen and Rich might even get to make their mark on the mural! Meet and greet the artists afterwards! Tickets will be $10.00 and all proceeds will help support artists both music and visual. Don’t miss this one! Big thanks to Tennessee Arts Commission and Jackson Arts Council.
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wedding
Katie Ford & Justin Allen Locke
Ford - Locke Justin Allen Locke, son of Barry and Anita Locke, and Katie Suzanne Ford, daughter of Scott and the late Suzette Ford, all of Ramer, TN, are pleased to announce their upcoming marriage. They will exchange vows Saturday, May 12, 2012 at the home of Barry and Anita Locke, 1814 Unity Church Road, Ramer, TN, at 5:30 p.m., with a reception to follow. All family and friends are invited to attend. Only out of town invitations will be sent.
Wednesday, may 9, 2012
McNairy County Health Care
Mother’s Day By Dorothy Goodrum I read this week that the most celebrated day other than Christmas, and Easter is Mother’s Day. That really surprised me, though I am not sure why. I think most people in this world will agree that to bring a smile to a person or comfort to someone just mention the word Mother. Do you remember who was the one person in your life who could, as a child, or even later fix most of your problems? I was the youngest in my family and even though I had older sisters who played a big part in my life, there is no one who I respected as much as I did Mabel Walker Robbins. She was a kind, smart and caring lady. She had to quit school before graduation but had a higher level of education than most people I knew. She loved to read and work any kind of puzzle. Scrabble was her favorite board game and as a child she showed me how to play Dominos to help me learn math. She was a lady who could today still teach our educators how to get a child to want to learn and make it fun doing so.
As the time comes to again honor our Mother’s I thought about the Mother’s we have in our home. I could write about all of them but time and space will not allow that so I want to write about Mildred Banks Ward. One of the reasons I picked her to write about was because not only is she herself an example of a great mother, but is blessed to have a family who supports her in every way. Mrs. Mildred’s family is here every day to care for her. She was raised in the Oxford Creek area and on May 25, 1940 she married Mr. Arnold Ward in Corinth, Miss. Their home was blessed with a daughter, Norma Jean and two sons, Billy and Jerry. I have heard from several people about how very special this lady really was. She and Mr. Arnold were farmers and spent most of their time doing everything together. When Mr. Arnold went to the field to gather, Mrs. Virginia would drive the truck for him to unload the beans. He proudly states she was my Service Girl, whatever I needed she made sure I had. He also told me she would take the beans to Sa-
Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Ward vannah, Tenn. and made the day. Her family children and round trip in short time. She also worked for Garan in Ad- husband are very devoted to amsville for four or five years this lady. They spend their days making sure her days for forty five cents an hour. She is known for her cook- are pleasant and comforting ability and for years every able. I hope she knows what Sunday she would get up early a blessing she is and how and cook Sunday dinner for very much her children love her family and several of her her. To my own Mother, who church family. She attended Clear Creek Church and most I lost several years ago, you Sundays the preacher came were the best parent in the home with her for lunch. She world to this tomboy girl. cared for her children and ev- You let me be me, gave me eryone else. Even today, she the love of words and readdoes her best to care for ev- ing and all the things in my eryone she comes in contact life that mean so much to with. This special lady has a me. I love you Mom. Until next time smile that will brighten any
community events • White Oak Cemetery White Oak Cemetery is in need of donations for mowing etc. We are asking all who have family members buried to donate to this cemetery fund each year. Please send donations to Peggy Berryman, 86 Luther Ingle Rd., Ramer, TN 38367. • Sulphur Springs Cemetery It’s that time again. Expenses are more and donations are needed. If you have relatives buried please donate. Send donations to Sulphur Springs Cemetery Fund, % Shirley King, 250 Twin View Circle, Selmer, TN 38375 • 1992 AHS Class Reunion Adamsville High School class of 1992 will be having their 20th reunion on July 7, 2012 at Uptown’s in Savannah. Please call 662-869-3383 for more information. • Micah Whitten Benefit Tennessee State Trooper, Micah Whitten, has worked for the Tennessee Highway Patrol for 23 years. The Stantonville resident was diagnosed with Wilson Disease which causes
Sheriff’s log Monday, April 30 Domestic in progress physical – Dowdy Rd. – 8:53 a.m. Unwanted subject – N. Gin Rd. – 12:19 p.m. Stranded motorist – Hwy 64 – 1:00 p.m. Public service – Industrial Park – 1:30 p.m. Traffic stop – 45/199 3:05 p.m. Theft of property – Sulpher Springs Rd. 3:52 p.m. Suspicious activity – Friendship Rd. 5:22 Theft of property – Hack Ridge Rd. 6:10 p.m. Alarm residence/business – Beckham Ln. 6:55 p.m. Traffic stop – 64 & 224 – 9:17 p.m., Traffic stop – 64 & Country Oasis – 9:57 p.m. Suspicious activity – Pleasant Site Rd. 11:26 p.m. Trespassing – Felix Taylor Rd. – 12:20 p.m. Theft of property – Joe Dillon Rd. – 1:05 p.m. Suspicious activity - Sulpher Springs Rd.- 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 1 Vandalism – Falcon Rd. – 6:45 p.m. Assault already occurred – Bethel Purdy Rd. 7:31 p.m. Traffic stop – 64 & E/Crabtree – 8:26 p.m. Drunk driver – Ramer Ball Park area – 8:47 p.m. Domestic in progress verbal – Hwy
too much copper to accumulate in the liver, as well as other vital organs. After waiting several months on the transplant list, he received a new liver in November of 2011. Since his transplant at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, he has had to undergo many paracentesis procedures to remove several liters of excess fluid. Just as he was starting to show progress, Micah suffered a stroke on April 8th. His facial muscles as well as his speech were affected. He continues to work with physical and speech therapists to improve his condition. A benefit is being planned to help Micah and his family with medical bills as well as everyday costs of living. He hopes to return to work, but in the meantime, he has to focus on regaining his health. The benefit will be on Saturday May, 12th at Stantonville Civic Center. The Smokehouse Rednecks will be preparing Barbque Pork, Chickens, and Bologna and will be served with all the trimmings beginning at 10:00 a.m. There will also be Cow Pie Bingo with a prize of $500.00, a cake walk, live music under the pavillion, and a silent auction. There will
be a charity motorcycle ride beginning at 12 p.m. leaving Stantonville Civic Center as well. The cost is $20.00 per bike. Anyone willing to help, donate, or participate in any way can contact Dana Johnson at 731-645-1156 or Tammy Moore at 731-645-0024. All contributions will be greatly appreciated.
22 – 9:07 p.m. Theft of property – Falcon New Bethel – 9:14 p.m. Reckless driver – 57 west bound – 9:54 p.m. Theft of property – Rushing Rd. – 9:58 p.m. Wednesday, May 2 Domestic in progress physical – Buena Vista Rd. – 8:01 a.m. Traffic stop – with APD – 9:27 a.m. Theft of property – Kilburn Ln. – 12:54 p.m. Verbal threats – Melvin Qualls Rd. 4:19 p.m. Suspicious person – Rushing Rd. – 5:35 p.m. MVA no injuries – Old Stage Rd. – 6:27 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 64 – 7:31 p.m. Traffic stop – Airport Rd. 7:48 p.m. Welfare check – Hardin Graveyard Rd. 7:58 p.m. Domestic in progress physical – Baptist St. – 8:20 p.m. Domestic in progress verbal – Old #5 – 9:09 p.m, Traffic stop – Hwy 45 – 9:44 p.m. Traffic stop – Burger King – 9:44 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45 – 9:49 p.m. Welfare check – Shannon Rd. – 10:28 p.m. Public service – Hwy 57 – 11:00 p.m. Thursday, May 3 Traffic stop – Hwy 64 – 12:11 a.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 64 – 5:31 a.m. Theft of property – Hwy 22 – 7:24 a.m. Traffic assist. – New Bethel Rd. – 10:53 a.m.
Speak w/officer – Huggins Bottom Rd. – 10:58 a.m. Theft of property – Payne Rd. – 11:19 a.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45 – 1:04 p.m. Reckless driver – Hamburg Rd. – 1:58 p.m. Speak w/officer – Brooks Rd. – 5:41 p.m. Traffic stop – The Oasis – 6:05 p.m. Suspicious person – Hamburg Rd. – 6:37 p.m. Alarm residence/business – Forsythe Rd. – 7:40 p.m. Serving warrant – Kiddy Rd. – 8:30 p.m. Suspicious vehicle – New Bethel Rd. – 8:30 p.m. Animal control – Main St. – 9:31 p.m. Suspicious person – Tulu Rd. – 10:06 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 57 – 10:14 p.m. Traffic stop – Hamburg Rd. – 10:39 p.m. Traffic stop –Old Stage Rd. – 10:56 p.m. Traffic stop –CITGO – 11:36 p.m. Friday, May 4 Traffic stop –Hwy 22 – 12:04 a.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 64 – 12:33 a.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 64 – 12:40 a.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 64 – 1:01 a.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45 – 1:48 a.m. Shots fired – Purdy Beauty Hill Rd. – 1:44 a.m. Harass phone calls – Industrial Park Dr.- 8:54 a.m. Theft of property – Industrial Park Dr. – 10:11 a.m. Welfare check – Bethel Purdy Rd. –
• Plant Sale The Adamsville FFA and Agriculture Program is having the annual plant sale through the end of May. Hanging baskets of begonias and wave petunia are available. Other available plants include geraniums, marigolds, periwinkles, impatiens, begonias, tomato and pepper plants. All packs are 75 cents per 4 pack. The school greenhouses are open Monday through Friday from 8 to 3. For more information, call Mr. Carman or Mr. Lipford at 632-3273 or 632-1960. • Adamsville Pioneer Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meetings Adamsville Pioneer Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meetings: First Christian Church 254
The Sweetest Mother’s Day gifts are found at “Special Events” We have a large selection of gifts for mother:
• Jewelry • Cosmetics/Free Merle Norman Makeovers • Bird Houses • Wind Chimes • Initial Door Mats • Flax Wear/Clothes • Shoes • Crystal and Silver Serving Sets or let your mother choose with a gift certificate
Maple Street Adamsville, TN 38361 (in youth building) Tuesday 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.; Thursday 8 p.m. – 9 p.m.; Saturday 8 p.m. – 9 p.m.
May 11
• Social Security Office Promotes Online Services The Social Security office, in Selmer, is having hotdogs and beverages on Friday, May 11 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Help will be available for any questions you have for their on-line services.
May 12
• Poker Run All bikers, ride for a cancer cure! Saturday, May 12, 2012. Selmer Jaycee building registration 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Fee is $10. There will be a bike show and a Battle of the DJ’s Music for all from 8 p.m. until ?? Admission will be $5 at the Selmer Jaycee Building. Sponsored by the Burns Family and the Selmer Jaycees. All money benefits Relay for Life. Contact Shay Knight, 731-610-0188 or Terry Burns 731-616-1512. • Kirk Cemetery Cleanup The Kirk Cemetery, Hwy 10:48 a.m. Domestic in progress – Hwy 22 – 11:34 a.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45 – 1:40 p.m. Theft of property – Pleasant Site Rd. – 1:34 p.m. Burglary – Brooks Rd. – 2:00 p.m. Theft of property – Industrial Park Dr. – 3:00 p.m. Civil matter – Lawton – 3:54 p.m. Reckless driver – Gay Thompson Rd. – 4:47 p.m. Traffic stop – CITGO area – 6:55 p.m. Traffic stop – COOP – 7:00 p.m. Motor vehicle theft – Berry Bottom Rd. 7:51 p.m. Suspicious activity – Buena Vista Rd. – 10:35 p.m. Suspicious vehicle - Hwy 45 – 11:43 p.m. Saturday, May 5 4 wheelers on road – 22A – 5:42 p.m. Alarm residence/business – Hwy 45 – 9:11 a.m. Vandalism – Dee Moore Rd. – 11:31 a.m. Burglary – Lawton Rd. – 12:41 p.m. Domestic in progress verbal – Leapwood Enville Rd. – 1:01 p.m. Civil matter – Pleasant Site Rd. – 1:11 p.m. Alarm residence/business – Capooth Rd. – 2:00 p.m.
57 W in Pocahontas TN will be having a cleanup Saturday, May 12. • NAACP Voting Forum The McNairy County Branch of the NAACP will be holding an information forum, May 12, 2012 on the new voting law changes and how they will affect you. Information will be available on how to get a felony expungement, what ID you will need, 1st time voters requirements, how to get proper government photo ID, etc. Mr. Ronnie Brooks will b there from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. for any questions. The forum will begin at 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. It will be held at the McNairy County Alumni Community Center located at 500 Lipford Rd., Selmer. Refreshments will be served. •Fish Fry & Bar-B-Que Chicken Sulphur Springs Fire Department – Saturday May 12, 2012 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – Adults $10 and children $6. Alarm residence/business – Hwy 142 – 4:20 p.m. Reckless driver – Payne Rd. – 7:20 p.m. Traffic stop – Falcon Rd. – 7:30 p.m. Suspicious activity – Harrison Rd. – 11:00 p.m. Alarm residence/business – Saltillo Rd. – 11:20 p.m. Sunday, May 6 Suspicious person – 45 S – 12:58 a.m. Welfare check – Hwy 45 – 1:20 a.m. Suspicious activity – Shelton Loop – 1:30 a.m. Suspicious activity – Clarence
•Wolf Pen BBQ The Wolf Pen Fire Dept. will have its annual BBQ fund raiser Saturday May 12 at 10 a.m.. We w ill have sandwiches, plates, by the pound or whole shoulder. Get enough for Mother’s Day dinner. All proceeds go to pay expenses at fire station. • Music Recital The music students of the Smith family will present their annual recital on Saturday, May 12, at 10:00 at First Baptist Church in Selmer.
May 19
• Fish Fry Mason Crescent Lodge #70 will be hosting a fish fry, Saturday, May 19. Starts at 11 a.m. until? Donations will be $7 per plate. Location is McNairy Alumni Community Center located at 500 Lipford Rd., Selmer, TN 38375. • McNairy County Equine Association Show Dates – June 2, at 7:00; June 30 at 7:00; August 4 at 7:00; September 29 - Negative Coggins required – Call 731-6102088 or 610-5534.
Barham Rd. – 1:15 a.m. Alarm residence/business – Hwy 57 – 3:40 a.m. Alarm residence/business – Hwy 45 – 3:56 a.m. Theft of property – Chewalla Rd. – 6:35 a.m. Vandalism – Main St. – 4:40 p.m. Alarm residence/business – Bill Lambert’s Body Shop – 7:37 p.m. Traffic stop – Stateline Rd. – 8:32 p.m. Traffic stop – Junction – 9:50 p.m. Traffic stop – Gravel Hill Rd. – 10:00 p.m.
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court briefs RETRACTION: In last week’s court news, a clerical error occurred. Christopher K. Robinson, 6936 Guys Chewalla Rd., should not have appeared in the court news. Matthew W. Rickman – worthless checks – dismissed on payment of costs & rest., supervised prob. Willie J. Kirk – failure to appear – pay cost, sent. to 14 days, supervised prob. Daniel A. Harmon – fraud use of credit or debit card – pay cost, sent. to 17 days, rest. $1090.02, supervised prob. Billy Wilbanks – driving on suspended DL – fined $10 & costs, supervised prob. Bradley D. Knight – probation violation – defendant to report & be subjected to drug screen. Sierra Canales – accessory after the fact – pay costs sent. to 13 days, supervised prob.; failure to appear – sent. to 13 days, supervised prob. Jeffery L. Brown – assault attempt –dismissed on payment of costs & good behavior 6 months, charge amended to simple assault. Mark Steadman – driving on revoked DL – fined $50 & costs, supervised prob. Courtney N. McKinney – driving on suspended DL – fined $50 & costs, sent. to 24 hours, supervised prob., credit for time served David N. Boone – poss. unlawful drug paraphernalia attempt – fined $150 & costs, sent. to 24 hours, supervised prob., alc/ drug eval. forfeiture of weapon to MCSD. Johnnalache M. Brown – aggravated cruelty to animals – dismissed on payment of costs consecutive to 12-CR-16, dismissed upon completion of 11M29D unsupervised, no animals. Donald W. Davidson – aggravated assault & criminal trespass– bound over to Grand Jury. Kimberly K. Collins – DUI first – fined $350, ordered to pay costs, 12 day sentence, supervised prob. 11M29D, drug & alcohol eval. counseling & rehab. Robert Wagner, Jr. – assaultphysical contact attempt – fined $50 & costs, sent. to 14 days, no contact w/officer, supervised prob., 24 hrs. comm.. serv. Donald W. Davidson – driving on revoked DL – fined $150 & costs, sent. to 6 days, supervised prob., not drive in TN 1 year; evading arrest – fined $25 & costs, sent. to 6 days concurrent, supervised prob. Sarita M. Melton – driving on suspended DL – dismissed on payment of costs, has valid DL. Stephanie L. Ingle – initiate manufacture of meth; promoting meth manufacture; poss. unlawful drug paraphernalia – bound over to Grand Jury. Nathaniel A. Wade - initiate manufacture of meth; promoting meth manufacture; poss. unlawful drug paraphernalia – bound over to Grand Jury. Kimberly K. Collins – failure to appear – pay costs, sent. to 12 days, supervised prob. Randy S. Lipford – simple poss/ casual exchange – fined $250 & costs, sent. to 4 days, supervised prob. 1 year, drug screen; simple poss/casual exchange – fined $750, sent. to 4 days, supervised prob.
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Where in McNairy
Williams 5th Generation: Bessie Williams, Shirley Welty, Jeff Welty, Patrick Welty and Mason Welty.
Staff Photo by Jeff Whitten
Where in McNairy is a weekly contest in which readers are asked to identify a beautiful, unique, or overlooked locale within the county. To win, readers must be the first to identify the approximate location of our weekly photo. The winning entry will be sent to submissions@independentappeal.com and must contain the subject line ‘Where in McNairy,’ and a contact name and phone number in the e-mail body. We will identify each week’s winner in the following issue. This week’s winner will receive a $15 gift card to Nana’s Cafe in Selmer. The Independent Appeal is not responsible for lost, misdirected or undelivered emails. No winner for Week 22.
Happy Mother’s Day Welty 5th Generation: Mildred Welty, David Welty, Jeff Welty, Patrick Welty, Mason Welty.
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Tennis teams stay alive in district tournament
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District 15 A-AA Female Player of the Year, Darby Congiardo, dominates the competition in the district tournament.
Lady Cards fall in district finals; Individuals continue to advance By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer
For only the second time all season, the Lady Cardinal Tennis Team lost a match last Tuesday afternoon. Unfortunately for Adamsville (12-2), the loss came in the District 15 A-AA Championship against the Trinity Christian Academy Lady Lions, which happens to be same team that gave AHS its first loss of the season. Before the match began, Darby Congiardo had amassed a 12-1 record in her singles matches in 2012. By the end of the match, she had earned her 13th victory
of the season. In a rematch with TCA’s Julea Tignor, who defeated Congiardo (8-6) on April 3, the Lady Cardinal junior dominated Tignor in straight sets (6-0, 6-3). Adamsville’s No. 2, freshman Maddie Wilson, was also victorious. Wilson defeated Lady Lion Kennedy Brookfield in an up and down match (2-6, 6-2, 6-2). Wilson had previously lost to Brookfield (8-5) earlier in the season. The two victories were all the Lady Cards could muster against the strong TCA team, falling to the Lady Lions 4-2. Mary Nell Sparks defeated Adamsville’s Kasandra Krenson (3-6, 6-2, 6-3), Lindy Ta-
Sunny, Summertime Sports By Amanda Lowrance
Central Bobcat Coaches Steve Forsythe and Jerry Lott in June for boys and girls ranging from Summer is a time of rest grades 3 – 8. and relaxation from the heavy Cardinal Football Camp school-loaded year, but there is also hosted annually at Adhave been several amsville High questions from School and is parents regarding scheduled to besports activities ofgin shortly after fered throughout graduation, along the break. with a weight liftIn roughly three ing program for months, there are grades 4 – 8. local sports camps, Then, there are leagues, games, new additions to and other sportkeep residents acing activities to tive, and these new Amanda Lowrance attend and these ventures try to are offered for sevreach an intended eral different ages, which will audience and allow for affordhelp build fundamental skills ability and timeliness. in areas such as cheerleading, Volleyball camp will serve football, basketball, soccer, another year under the insoftball, and volleyball. struction of Vicki Weirich for There are annual activities such as the summer basketSee Summer, 4B ball camps hosted by McNairy Head Sports Writer
tum defeated Ali Gean (6-4, 6-2), and Lauren Presley defeated Allison Smarsh (6-2, 6-0) before Congiardo and Krenson lost their doubles match to Tignor and Brookfield (8-5). Wilson and Gean’s doubles match against Sparks and Presley was retired with the Lady Cardinals trailing (6-5) when TCA acquired its fourth victory. All was not lost for the Lady Cardinals as several of the girls competed as individuals in the tournament last Thursday. “It was a good season for the girls,” Cardinal head coach Mi-
See Adamsville, 3B
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Representing McNairy Central in Girls District Doubles Tennis, senior Lydia Hickman and junior Shelby Kennedy advance to the semifinals of District 15A-AA.
Hickman, Kennedy duo returns for District 15 A-AA sequel By Amanda Lowrance Head Sports Writer
In 2011, McNairy Central Girls Doubles Team, Lydia Hickman and Shelby Kennedy placed second in the Region 8 A-AA Tennis Tournament, making it further than any previous Lady Bobcats had in Coach Steve Hickman’s 12-year career. This season, the duo has progressed to the Semifinal Round of the District 15 A-AA Tournament and will contend with Trinity Christian’s girls doubles team. Senior Emily Harris and partner Mallorie Sweat con-
quered Lexington in the first round of doubles tennis and Hickman and Kennedy received a bye. Madison Academic eliminated Harris and Sweat while Hickman and Kennedy advanced after beating Bolivar Central in the second round. Exacting revenge for Harris and Sweat, Hickman and Kennedy defeated Madison in the quarterfinals and are the only lasting, unbeaten MCHS team, who will face Trinity Christian Academy in order to move to the district finals. Houston Robinson and Logan Williams represented McNairy Central in boys’ doubles
with a win over Jackson South Side just before Trinity eradicated the Bobcat pair. Both the boys’ and girls’ singles resulted in wins in the first round of district singles. Senior Allie Swims defeated Scotts Hill, and Kaitlyn Gray earned a bye. Senior Jared Ruby defeated Jackson-Central Merry, and Adam Harris eliminated South Side. The second singles round resulted in four losses against Sacred Heart, Chester County, Trinity, and Bolivar, knocking MCHS out of further solo district competitions.
Bobcats fall in second round Staff Report Sports Writers
The McNairy Central Bobcat Soccer Team, which came into the District 15 A-AA Tournament 9-3-1 overall, fell to Liberty Tech. High School 3-2 in Jackson, Tenn. last Monday evening in a double-overtime, second round thriller. The game was knotted 2-2 when regulation ended, and after two overtime periods, the Crusaders prevailed in a penalty kick shootout. Congratulations to AllDistrict Team members Juan Macias and Brandon Stricklin, second-year District Defensive Most Valuable Player Josh Court, and seniors Dakota Chandler, Will Glover, Dakota Jaggers, and Josh Kennedy for a winning 2012 season.
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Senior McNairy Central Bobcat Soccer Team members Juan Macias and Brandon Stricklin were both named to the 2012 All-District Team, and senior Josh Court was named District Defensive MVP for his second year in a row. Adamsville’s Dustin Plunk was also named to the All-District Team (See 5B).
Whitaker remembered with honor staff By Amanda Lowrance Head Sports Writer
Over 35 football seasons have been played on the field at Don Whitaker Memorial Football Stadium behind McNairy Central High School. In recognition of Donald Ray Whitaker, Darryl Melton, a friend and an admirer, organized and presented an event on May 1 that honored Whittaker’s memory and accomplishments. His mother, Ruby Whitaker and family were presented an honor staff, or a Christian-based walking staff, by Melton in the presence of Don’s family, friends, and fans. “If you got kids, go to their games and watch them play ball,” said Ruby Whittaker in tears. “Don’t sit at home and send the kids to play ball. Get involved in their sports or whatever they are playing. It’s a way to keep them out of trouble...with your kids doing what they want to do (while you) encourage them to do what they want to do.” On July 4, 1978, Whitaker died at age 21 in a tragic car accident on Highway 142, along with two other young individuals. That fall, the football field was dedicated to his memory. After looking up exact dates from earlier editions of the Independent Appeal, the Whitaker Family was able to report that Superintendent Eldon
Howard, Principal Wayne Henry, and School Board Chairman C.E. Kiser, and Vice Chairman Joe Dan Maness initiated the recognition of Whitaker at their home football stadium on Sept. 22, 1978. “I will never forget Terri Kerby calling me and telling me about Donald’s untimely death,” said Melton. “(Don) was such a fine young man and such an exceptional athlete.” Several friends, colleagues, and family members participated in the event, including Arkansas Tech Alumni: Kelly Davis, Jim Murphy, and Larry Brown, who drove approximately 300 miles to attend, and locally established alumni Darryl and Marty Melton and Bob and Pat Brooks. Former Bobcat Football Coach, Sam Guthrie, who passed away at age 69 in March 2011, coached Whitaker from 1972-75 and knew he had potential to be college football player after graduation. Melton helped organize a meeting with Arkansas Tech and Whitaker was their first signed football scholarship. That fall after graduation, he reported to Russellville, Ark. and met with the new Wonder Boys Head Football Coach and former quarterback, Leon Anderson, where he started every game as a Staff Photo by Christen Coulon freshmen defensive linebacker. Arkansas Tech alumni, friends and family, including Don Whitaker’s mother, Ruby, are on hand to Melton was named All-Conference Defensive
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receive an honor staff presented by Darryl Melton at Don Whitaker Stadium at McNairy Central High School last Tuesday.
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Bobcats cruising through district tournament Box Score R H E BCHS 0 0 1 0 0 x x 01 05 02 MCHS 0 4 4 3 0 x x 11 11 02
By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer
Following a big win on their Senior Night, the McNairy Central Bobcats continued to cruise through the District 14-AA Tournament with a win over the Bolivar Central Tigers last Friday. They were scheduled to continue tournament play on Monday, but rain in Jackson, Tenn. pushed all tournament games up one day. MCHS took on the Lexington Tigers in the semifinals last Tuesday after deadline. See our Facebook page for updates.
McNairy Central- 11 Bolivar Central- 1
The Tigers came into the second round tournament game at Jackson South Side High School having won nine of their last 14 games, but that did not matter to the Bobcats. McNairy Central’s Blake Chandler held a hot Bolivar squad to just five hits and picked up his fifth win of the season. The senior righty allowed no earned runs and struck out two as MCHS advanced to the tournament quarterfinals. “We had a great pitching performance by Blake Chandler,” said Bobcat head coach Brian Franks. “We had a great hitting performance too. We scored 11 runs on 11 hits, so I’m pleased with how the bats are starting to come around during tournament time.” After a scoreless first inning, the Bobcats reeled off an explosive next three innings, scoring four in the second, four in the third, and three in the fourth to build a 11-1 lead. Trailing by 10, the Tigers failed to push any runs across the plate in the top of the fifth, and the game ended on the run-rule. For the second straight game, senior Austin Gafford put together a solid offensive performance by tripling, doubling, and scoring two runs on a 2-for-3 afternoon.
(MCHS) Matt Chandler: 2-2, RBI, 2R; Tyler Wells: 2-3, RBI, 2B, 2R; Austin Gafford: 2-3, 2B, 3B, 2R; Blake Chandler: 1-2, 3RBI; Brady Dancer: 1-2, BB; Craig Mullins: 1-3, RBI, 2R; Marcus Nash: 1-3, RBI, R; Dakota Roden: 1-3, RBI; Jonathan Nixon: R; Tyler Melton: R; Jacob Mullins: SB
McNairy Central- 15 Jackson Central-Merry- 0
Continuing their trend of dominating the Cougars, it took the Bobcats only three innings to send JCM back to Jackson, Tenn. with a loss in the first round of the tournament on May 1. “We had some great hitting,” said Franks. “We scored three in the first and busted out with 12 in the third.” Seniors came up big for MCHS throughout the short game on Senior Night, but Tyler Wells’ walkoff, two-run home run in the bottom of the third put the icing on the cake. Three pitchers combined in a one-hit effort. Dakota Roden picked up his eighth win of the season for his one inning of work on the mound, and Blake Chandler struck out the side in the second inning. Wells threw the final inning for the Bobcats and also struck out the side. Between the three, they allowed one base runner and fanned seven of the nine batters they faced on a combined 33 pitches. Austin Gafford made the most of his Senior Night, finishing the game 3-for-3 with two doubles, two stolen bases, and three runs scored, and a run driven in. Craig Mullins doubled to drive in a run on a 1-for-2 night, stole two bases, and scored two runs. Before the big win, an elaborately laid out Senior Night ceremony celebrated the careers of five MCHS seniors. “It was a great night for the seniors to go out with a win,” said Franks. Gafford, Roden, Chandler, Mullins, and Brady Dancer were ushered onto the field by golf carts driven by friends and loved ones where they joined their proud parents before being applauded by family, peers, and coaches for their accomplishments as baseball players and young men wearing the Bobcat blue and gold.
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Bobcat seniors Dakota Roden, Blake Chandler, Craig Mullins, Austin Gafford, and Brady Dancer are accompanied by their proud parents at McNairy Central’s Senior Night on May 1.
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(MCHS) Austin Gafford: 3-3, RBI, 2B (2), 3R, 2SB; Craig Mullins: 1-2, RBI, 2B, 2R, 2SB, BB; Matt Chandler: 1-2, RBI, R, 2SB; Tyler Wells: 1-3, 2RBI, HR, 2R; Jonathan Nixon: 1-3, 2RBI, 2R, 3SB; Dakota Roden: RBI, 2R, SB, BB; Blake Chandler: 2RBI; Marcus Nash: 2R, 2SB, 3BB; Brady Dancer: R, SB
Cards top Lions with sixth inning explosion By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer
In the Cardinals’ first game of the District 15-A Tournament at Trinity Christian
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Academy, Adamsville advanced with a win over the hosting Lions.
Adamsville- 8 Trinity Christian- 3
The Lions’ three-run rally in the top of the seventh was not enough to overcome Adamsville’s seven-run sixth inning. “Great start to district tournament action,” said Cardinal head coach Steven Lambert. “Montell ( Johnson) pitched a great game, striking out seven and scattering out five hits. He came up big in the seventh when TCA threatened, keeping us from using anyone else on the mound.” Lambert said the defense played well, and the bats coming to life late really helped to get the win.
The Cardinals plated a run in the second inning and held onto a 1-0 lead until their sixth inning offensive outpouring, highlighted by a Josh Chappell solo-home run, put distance between them and the Lions. “Getting a win in the opening game is big to give us momentum and put us in line for a region berth,” Lambert said. Adamsville will face Riverside at TCA on Wednesday night. Game time is 7 p.m. Box Score RHE TCA 0000003353 AHS 010007x882
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Bobcats finish Cardinals off in overtime
sportsbriefs Volleycat Tryout The McNairy Central Lady Bobcat Volleyball Team will hold tryouts at MCHS on May 15. Upcoming sophomores, juniors, and seniors will try out at 6 p.m. and freshmen will begin shortly after at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Lady Bobcat head coach Crystal Slaughter at (731) 426-3360. Cardinal Basketball Tryout Adamsville High School will hold a basketball tryout open to boys grades 9-12 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on May 16. Anyone interested in becoming a basketball manager should also attend the tryout. NEMCC Baseball Tryout For the second time this year, Northeast Mississippi Community College will hold a baseball tryout for high school baseball players interested in playing for the Tiger baseball team in 201213. The tryout will take place at Harold T. White Field in Booneville, Miss. on May 16. Registration will begin at 12 p.m. and the tryout begins at 1 p.m. To expediate the registration process, participants are asked to visit the Northeast athletic website (http://www.nemcc. edu) and fill out the tryout information and release forms on the
Baseball page before the tryout. To try out, players must be finished with their high school baseball seasons. All participants must also have had a physical in the last school year. Participants are asked to provide their own equipment except for use of the new Bat Ball Coefficient of Restitution (BBCOR) baseball bats as required by the National Junior College Athletic Association, which will be provided for the tryout. Tryouts will be conducted in a professional showcase format with players judged on their 60yard dash, all hitters taking live swings on the field, outfielders and infielders being judged, and catchers will have throwing times recorded and pitchers will throw in the bullpen.
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2012 McNairy County Junior High Track Meet Team Champions:
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By Amanda Lowrance Head Sports Writer
Nearing a season’s end, the McNairy Central Bobcats won 3-2 in Adamsville last Thursday against the hosting, county rival Cardinals. “Despite their record, Adamsville has a good team,” said Bobcat Coach Nick Cook. Tied 2-2 after 80 minutes of play, the game went into overtime where the two teams played an extra two 10-minute periods and the Bobcats finished on top by one goal. “This game was intense,” said Cardinal head coach Steven Price, “and such a great experience for two county rivals. MCHS is a great team. I think we played our best game of the season with a full roster and a great sense of urgency. We just made a few late mistakes that cost us an overtime loss.” Bobcats David Morris, Joey Sanders, and Tyler Gaytan made their debut and gave several good minutes in their first career starts. After 40 minutes of competitive, back-and-forth action, Dustin Plunk scored the first goal that gave the Cardinals a 1-0 lead at halftime. For the equalizer, Joyner Pollard assisted Bobcat Isaac Cagle in the second half. Within 10 minutes of his first goal, Plunk jolted a long, slow 20 foot high kick that carried through the diving arms of the MCHS goalkeeper. The goal gave Plunk his second score of the game and the Cardinals the lead once again. Refusing to give up, McNairy Central senior Brandon Stricklin tied the game on a penalty kick. The Bobcats went on a shooting frenzy after that, but it was difficult to get anything past Cardinal senior goalkeeper, Josh Shoate, who had roughly 20 saves. Time expired with the score tied 2-2, and Ad-
amsville moved Shoate to the field and Jack Majors into the net. Forcing the ball to the goal, Shoate tested MCHS goalkeeper Tyler Henry, who built a wall and made a daring save. Leading with 14 stops, Dakota Jaggers aided in protecting the goal along with Henry’s nine outstanding saves. Overtime progressed and defender Josh Court moved upfield to assist Dakota Chandler with a third, game winning goal. “Both teams played well, and were both complemented by the officials on our good conduct all season,” said Cook, “and we hope to see (Adamsville) do well in post-season.”
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Under extreme pressure in the rivalry soccer match, Adamsville’s Dustin Sowell, Payton Mast, and Jake Baker race to beat McNairy Central’s senior captains, Dakota Chandler and Josh Court to the ball.
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2012 McNairy County Junior High Track Meet Girls’ Champions:
Michie Lady Blue Devils
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2012 McNairy County Junior High Track Meet Boys’ Champions:
Ramer Eagles
Selmer, Michie, Ramer all hoist hardware after annual track meet By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer
Last Friday, Stephen Brown and several volunteers put on McNairy County’s 23rd Annual Junior High Track Meet at McNairy Central High School.
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Michie’s Madelynn Lynch, Aysia Campbell, and Robin Moore lunge for the finish line as the Lady Blue Devils take gold, silver, and bronze medals in the Girls’ 100 Meter Dash last Friday at Don Whitaker Stadium. Moore took the gold with a time of 13.81 seconds.
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100 Meter Dash-Girls 1st—Madelynn Lynch (Michie) 2nd—Aysia Campbell (Michie) 3rd—Robin Moore (Michie) 4th—Abby Gray (Selmer) 5th—Kayla Moore (Adamsville) 6th—Madi Rose Hammock (Ramer) 100 Meter Dash-Boys 1st—Bobby Moore (Adamsville) 2nd—Bryant James (Ramer) 3rd—Darwin Kelly (Bethel) 4th—Jeremiah Sanders (Bethel) 5th—Kylinn Wynn (Ramer) 6th—TaTa Newsom (Bethel)
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Back in his senior year of high school in 1969, when MCHS was founded. In his freshmen year of play, Whitaker was recognized as AllConference Honorable Mention, an honor usually only awarded to seniors if at all. He went on to play one more season with the Wonder Boys and still today, Whitaker holds Arkansas Tech’s fifth all-time Single-Season Tackles Record with 115 tackles. Shortly after his stadium recognition, Arkansas Tech held a “Don Whitaker Night” in the same season to honor his memory and his two years spent with the team. “In 2008, I attended a reunion
400 Meter Dash-Girls 1st—Jourdan Dengler (Michie) 2nd—Abby Gray (Selmer) 3rd—Ansley Craig (Selmer) 4th—Lauren Foster (Michie) 5th—Emma Gray (Selmer) 6th—Demie Milford (Adamsville) 400 Meter Dash-Boys 1st—Ryan Nixon (Ramer) 2nd—Will Wallace (Selmer) 3rd—Grant Goodman (Selmer) 4th—Austin Pace (Bethel) 5th—Alex Browder (Michie) 6th—Cross Smith (Ramer) 800 Meter Dash-Girls 1st—Robin Moore (Michie) 2nd—Abby Gray (Selmer) 3rd—Mary Kate Doyle (Ramer) 4th—Raines Parrish (Michie) 5th—Emma Spencer (Bethel)
The annual event pits local junior high and elementary schools — Adamsville, Bethel Springs, Michie, Ramer, and Selmer — against one another to see which school will earn track and field bragging rights for the year. The Selmer Middle School Lions claimed those rights by taking home the team championship with a cumulative boys’ and girls’ total of 111.5 points. The Michie Blue Devils’ boys and girls combined for 104 points. Michie finished second, and Ramer finished third overall with 94.5 points. The Michie Lady Blue Devils dominated most of the day’s events for the girls, winning gold in five of the seven competitions. Their 89 point total topped Selmer’s 70.5 points. The Lady Lions finished second, and Ramer finished third with 34.5 points. Winning the boys’ team title, Ramer tallied 60 points and earned five medals in four events. The Eagles outscored Adamsville by just seven points. The Cardinals finished second with 53 points and took home the gold medal in three events. The Bethel Springs boys finished third with 47 points, and the Rebels took home two golds medals. “This is the first time I recall the trophies being split between three schools,” Brown said about what he called “A very good, competitive meet.” Though there were times when the athletes looked exhausted during the daylong meet, spirits were high all the way to the end when individual medals and ribbons were distributed by Brown and assistants, Timmy and Clarence Atkins. Brown was grateful for their help and all the hands that came together to help make this track meet a great one. “Thanks to Corinth High School for the use of their high jump pit; Shelva Moore for contacting the schools to schedule a makeup day for the track meet; Timmy Atkins and Clarence Atkins for help organizing and running the events; and to all the coaches for timing events,” Brown said.
6th—Brenna Anderson (Selmer) 800 Meter Dash-Boys 1st—Will Wallace (Selmer) 2nd—Ben Chrestman (Adamsville) 3rd—Chris Waddell (Ramer) 4th—Clint Coleman (Michie) 5th—Dylan Crabb (Bethel) 6th—Lane Young (Ramer) Shot Put-Girls 1st—Kaitlyn Wynn (Ramer) 2nd—Chloe Swann (Ramer) 3rd—Jessica Miller (Selmer) 4th—Lauren Rhodes (Michie) 5th—Brooke Bennett (Michie) 6th—Katie Turner (Bethel) Shot Put-Boys 1st—Benji Smith (Adamsville) 2nd—Blake Sweat (Selmer) 3rd—Kameron Atkinson (Ramer)
at Tech and was looking at Tech’s athletic records,” said Melton. “As a freshman we can only imagine what records Donald would have broken had he played three more seasons.” Maness, a former school board member, was also one of the many longtime supporters who honored Whitaker’s event and even newer MCHS arrivals, such as presentday Principal Cecil Stroup attended. In a three-year time frame, Melton has handed 22 honor staffs to special people and friends who deserve recognition in a unique way for what they have accomplish as higher, Biblical honor. Whittaker was one of the chosen few who have touched the lives of many with “his life and achievements on the gridiron.”
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chael Harvill said after the match. “Now we’re looking forward to the individual tournament.”
Individuals
At Conger Park in Jackson, Tenn., several Cardinal Tennis players advanced in the individual’s portion of the tournament, including a female singles player and a doubles duo that reached the tournament finals. On the fourth day of play last Monday, Congiardo advanced to the District 15 A-AA Individual Singles Championship by defeating Madison’s Annie Wright in straight sets (6-3, 6-0). Wilson and Gean were also successful,
4th—Braxton Comer (Ramer) 5th—Nicholas Dickey (Selmer) 6th—Noah Martin (Adamsville) High Jump-Girls 1st—Madelynn Lynch (Michie) 2nd—Robin Moore (Michie) 3rd—Chloe Swann (Ramer) 4th—Makelea Burten (Bethel) 5th—Mary Kate Doyle (Ramer) Tie 5th—Aaliyah Hanks (Selmer) Tie High Jump-Boys 1st—Jeremiah Sanders (Bethel) 2nd—Darwin Kelly (Bethel) 3rd—Kameron Atkinson (Ramer) 4th—Grant Goodman (Selmer) 5th—Hunter Boswell (Adamsville) 6th—Jarrett Mask (Michie) Long Jump-Girls 1st—Alexis Trice (Selmer) 2nd—Haley Sellers (Selmer) defeating Madison’s Reed and Ward (6-2, 6-2) to advance to the Double Team Championship that was played after deadline last Tuesday. “Darby Congiardo was named the District 15 A-AA Girls’ Player of the Year,” said head coach Michael Harvill about his junior that touts a 14-1 record in singles matches this year. “Also, the Madison team of Reed and Ward was the No. 1-seeded doubles team going into the tournament, so this was a huge win for Gean and Wilson. I am very proud of my girls.” Ten Cardinals advanced with byes in the first round. Congiardo, Krenson, and Anthony Trumble earned byes in singles, and doubles pairings, Wilson and Gean along with Josh War-
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Adamsville Cardinal Bobby Moore glides through the air during the Boys’ Long Jump. Moore’s jump of 16 1/4 earned him one of his two gold medals in the 23rd Annual McNairy County Junior High Track Meet.
3rd—Ansley Craig (Selmer) 4th—Christine Stoltzfus (Bethel) 5th—Margie Coleman (Michie) 6th—Madelynn Lynch (Michie) Long Jump-Boys 1st—Bobby Moore (Adamsville) 2nd—James McDonald (Adamsville) 3rd—Dylan Whirley (Michie) 4th—Logan Essary (Ramer) 5th—Dalton Gates (Bethel) 6th—Ross Stewart (Selmer) 4X200 Meter Relay-Girls 1st—Michie 2nd—Selmer 3rd—Adamsville 4th—Ramer 5th—Bethel
1st—Bethel 2nd—Ramer 3rd—Selmer 4th—Adamsville 5th—Michie Team-Girls 1st— Michie: 89 Points 2nd—Selmer: 70.5 Points 3rd— Ramer: 34.5 Points Team-Boys 1st—Ramer: 60 Points 2nd—Adamsville: 53 Points 3rd—Bethel Springs: 47 Points Team-Total 1st—Selmer: 111.5 Points 2nd—Michie: 104 Points 3rd—Ramer: 94.5 Points
4X200 Meter Relay-Boys shaw and Cameron Gramse, and Taylor Wilder and Kerby Harville, advanced with byes as well. In singles, Cody Trumble advanced past the first round with a win by default. In first round doubles action, Smarsh and Gray were defeated in straight sets by Scared Heart’s Odom and Young (6-4, 6-3). In the second round, doubles partners Wilson and Gean defeated Sacred Heart’s Winkleman and Wert (6-1, 4-6, 6-4). In boys’ doubles, Warshaw and Gramse were defeated by Bolivar’s Harris and Wilson (6-1, 6-3), and Adamsville’s Wilder and Harville won their match by default. In second round singles, Congiardo stayed hot and defeated Hope Roberson in straight sets (6-0, 6-0), and Cody Trumble
advanced by default once again. Krenson was defeated by Trinity Christian Academy’s Lindy Tatum (6-2, 6-4), and Anthony Trumble was defeated by Chester County’s Mike Price in a close match (3-6, 6-1, 6-3), leaving just Congiardo and Cody Trumble to represent the Cards in the singles quarterfinal action. Congiardo got the job done once again by defeating Kelly Maroney of Sacred Heart (6-0, 6-0) in the quarters, but Cody Trumble was defeated by TCA’s Nathan Tignor (6-0, 6-2). In doubles, Wilder and Harville lost in straight sets to Lexington’s Denewith and Morris (6-0, 6-0), but Lady Cardinals Wilson and Gean stayed alive by defeating TCA’s Lauren Presley and Mary Nell Sparks (6-2, 6-4).
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Hanging on: Lady Cards top Tigers, fall to Lions By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer
After an up-and-down beginning to the 2012 District 15-A Tournament, which the Lady Cardinals are hosting, Adamsville is still playing for a shot at advancing to the Region 8-A Tournament. With a win over Middleton in the first round and a loss to Trinity Christian Academy in the second, the Lady Cards will need to make their way out of the consolation bracket to get there. AHS was scheduled to play Scotts Hill after deadline last Tuesday (See our Facebook page for updates). Losing to the Scotts Hill would spell the end for the Lady Cards, but a win would keep them alive and advance them to play the loser of TCA and Riverside on Thursday.
Cardinal seniors Brittany Lambert, Kristina Milford, Macayla Kiddy, and Nikki White were escorted onto the field by their parents where they were celebrated for their careers at AHS.
Cards fits come district tournament time. The same held true last Monday when TCA came to Adamsville and handed the girls a 7-0 loss. Facing TCA’s senior ace, Anna Renfroe, the Lady Cardinals missed out on a couple early opportunities to get runs on the board by stranding three runners in the first two innings, two of which were in scoring position. AHS stranded nine runners total. With some fine defensive plays behind her, Adamsville’s junior starting pitcher Samantha Oaks managed to keep the Lady Lions off the scoreboard as well. The scoreless tie was broken in the bottom of the third when a one-out single scored two TCA runners. A walk and a single later, and the score was 3-0, Lady Lions. Oaks did not pitch poorly, but finished her night with a loss after 2 2/3 innings for the Lady Cardinals. She gave up only one earned run on five hits. Gabby Morris pitch 3 1/3 innings in relief and allowed two earned runs on seven hits. Things continued to unravel for Adamsville in the bottom of the fifth when a two-out single scored two Lady Lions, making the score 5-0. After retiring the side in order in the top of the sixth, TCA led off the bottom of the inning with a single, followed up by another single that scored the lead off, and then singled another run home before the inning ended, giving them a 7-0 cushion going into Adamsville’s last at-bat. The Lady Cards could not get the sticks going in the top of the seventh, and tasted defeat by a Renfroe in the district tournament for the eighth consecutive season. Renfroe, whose two older sisters play softball for the University of Tennessee Lady Volunteers and led TCA to four Class A State Championships, allowed only five hits.
Box Score R H E MHS 0 0 0 0 0 x x 00 01 01 AHS 2 4 3 0 1 x x 10 12 00 (AHS) Bailey Wicker: 2-2, 2R, BB; Kristina Milford: 2-3, 3RBI; Olivia Johnson: 2-3, 2RBI, 2B, 2R; Whitney Wrzesniewski: 2-3, RBI, SB, BB; Nikki White: 2-3, 3R, SB; Samantha Oaks: 1-3, 2R, SB; Brittany Lambert: 1-4, 2RBI, 2B, R
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On Senior Night, the Lady Cardinal Softball Team dominated the Middleton Lady Tigers and advanced past the first round of the district tournament last Thursday. From the circle, Taylor Hutton was all the Lady Cardinals needed her to be, striking out nine Lady Tigers while giving up just one hit over five innings of work. Adamsville wasted no time getting their pitcher an early cushion. The Lady Cardinals plated two runs in the first, but left several runners stranded. In the second, they went back to work and scored four more runs. By the end of the third, the Lady Cards led 9-0 and had a win in the first round of the district tournament all but wrapped up. Adamsville went scoreless in the fourth, but the quiet Middleton bats continued to pose no threat. In the fifth, junior Whitney Wrzesniewski singled home a run on a pitch she drove back up the middle, giving the Lady Cardinals a 10-0 vicStaff Photo by Andrew Alexander tory. Lady Cardinal seniors Macayla Kiddy, Kristina Milford, Nikki White, and Brittany Lambert are When the game concluded, Lady accompanied by their proud families as they are honored at Senior Night last Thursday.
Box Score R H E AHS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 05 03 TCA 0 0 3 0 2 2 x 07 12 02 (AHS) Parker Davis: 1-2, BB; Gabby Morris: 1-3, 2B; Nikki White: 1-3, SB, BB; Samantha Oaks: 1-3, BB; Whitney Wrzesniewski: 1-3; Kristina Milford: BB
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junior and high school age groups at the Selmer Community Center, and MCHS alumni, Matt Boehler hopes to introduce a soccer camp for all ages this summer as well. Softball, cheerleading, karate, and much more are offered within the local communities and more are being introduced. These outlets provide a great way to spend family time, while the youth learn, grow, and make lifelong friends. If limited activity is a problem, there are still ways to spend enhanced leisure time and build within the community. Dixie Youth Baseball will be in full swing, and it is delightfully entertaining to watch the talented youth compete in America’s favorite pastime. After the final school bell and graduation ceremonies, don’t make plans to waste the summer on the couch. Join in on the local fun and live a much healthier, fit life over your break. An opportunity to signup or join is just around the corner. Check your local listings or browse the Sports Briefs for more details as the summer break approaches. Sports will not stop in McNairy County just because school is out. (This column is the opinion of the writer and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Independent Appeal or its owner.)
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Lady Bobcats claw through district tourney By Amanda Lowrance Head Sports Writer
Two 14-AA District Tournament victories and one loss have the McNairy Central Lady Bobcats battling in the loser’s bracket at Jackson South Side. Fayette-Ware and Jackson Central-Merry did not qualify for the tournament and left the top six district teams to contend. MCHS fell in at fourth place after a rough, injury plagued regular season. Shortly after press time, MCHS played tournament hosts, the No. 2-seed Jackson South Side Lady Hawks in a sink-or-swim matchup, which will eliminate one of the two teams. Only three teams remain after last Tuesday night’s games, and a winner will be decided before the week’s end. See our Facebook page for updates.
McNairy Central- 10 Liberty Tech.- 0
In Round 3, the Lady Bobcats shut out No. 6 Liberty Tech. High School 10-0 last Monday night, ending the Lady Crusaders season. “It’s nice to get another win in the tournament,” said Lady Bobcat head coach Mellanie Surratt. “We are taking it one game at a time.” Senior pitcher Kindra Brown gained her second post-season district win, throwing 75 pitches in six innings, striking out seven hitters, and only allowing three hits. In the bottom of the first inning, McNairy Central scored three runs off of three singles, several stolen bases, and Lady Crusader errors. The game went cold until the bottom of the fourth when freshman Haven Phelps hit a line drive single to up the middle. After an error, Phelps took second and advanced to third base from Lily Nixon’s sacrifice bunt. Phelps then raced home after wild pitch was thrown, setting the score 4-0. Khaila Lynum batted in Brown and Macee Taylor in the fifth inning for two additional runs, and in the sixth, the game was wrapped up as the Lady Bobcats acquired a total of ten runs. Liberty made two crucial errors and Mikaela Rowland doubled and eventually scored the last run of the game to keep MCHS alive in the district tournament. Box Score R H E LTHS 0 0 0 0 0 0 x 00 03 07 MCHS 3 0 0 1 2 4 x 10 11 00 (MCHS)Macey Taylor: 2-2, 2SB, 2HBP
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Knights slay Cards in opening round By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer
The Cardinal Soccer season came to a close last Friday when Adamsville High School fell to Sacred Heart of Jesus High School in the first round of the District 15 A-AA Tournament in Jackson, Tenn. The Knights defeated the Cardinals 4-0, but Adamsville fought hard throughout. “We hate to leave the field in this fashion for the final time this season, but it wasn’t due to a lack of effort,” said Cardinal head coach Steven Price. “Collectively, we played our hearts out. We just didn’t have enough fire power.” The Cardinals trailed only 1-0 at the midway point, but the Knights were able to squeak three more goals past the Adamsville keepers before time ran out in the second half. Adamsville put eight shots on goal in the contest, but Sacred Heart kept the pressure on and pelted 14 shots on goal. Both Josh Shoate and Jack Majors saw time in the goal for AHS. Shoate recorded 11 saves, and Majors had eight. The Cardinals ended their season with a 2-6-1 record, but were hampered by weather and injuries all year. “I want to congratulate our guys on a tremendous effort this year,” said Price. “On behalf of Coach Dick White and I, I would like to thank the community and a wonderful group of parents. We’ll return next year ready to work hard and compete.” One bright spot on the Cardinals season, Adamsville’s Dustin Plunk, who played in only four games but scored seven goals, was named to the District 15 A-AA All-District Team earlier in the week.
Lady Cardinals squeak by county rival Photos by Amanda Lowrance
McNairy Central Senior Lady Bobcats, Kindra Brown and Jacey Whirley celebrate after their first 14-AA District Tournament win over Bolivar Central. 3R, RBI; Mikaela Rowland: 3-4, 2SB, 2B, 2R, RBI; Kindra Brown: 2-3, 2SB, 3R; Kelly Beth Ernest: 1-2, SB, HBP, R; Haven Phelps: R; Khaila Lynum: 1-3, SB, HBP, 3RBI; Jacey Whirley: 1-3, SB, RBI; Allison Dillon: 1-3, SB
Chester County- 4 McNairy Central- 0
No. 1 Chester County defeated the Lady Bobcats 4-0 in Round 2, sending McNairy Central to the loser’s bracket and advancing the Lady Eagles to play No. 3 Lexington. After four silent innings flew by before Chester County hit a homer run over the center field wall to score a single run for the Lady Eagles in the bottom of the fifth inning. Ernest threw her final strikeout of three before she was relieved by Brown. Chester poured in three additional runs before the remaining two outs were collected, giving CCHS a 4-0 lead. From the circle, the winning Lady Eagle pitcher threw a total of ten strikeouts, leaving MCHS scoreless. Box Score RHE MCHS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 CCHS 000013x450 (MCHS) Lily Nixon: 1-1, SB, BB; Mikaela Rowland: 1-3, SB
McNairy Central- 2 Bolivar Central- 0
The Lady Bobcats were sent to the loser’s bracket but not before defeating the Bolivar Central Lady Tigers 2-0 in the opening round of the district tournament. Seniors Brown and Jacey Whirley led McNairy early in the first inning to pick up the two runs. Brown was walked and Whirley bunted a grounder that advanced the two seniors an extra base. With runners on second and third base, Mikaela Rowland stepped into the batter’s box and picked up two RBIs with a double. Accomplishing her first postseason district win, Brown threw to 28 Lady Tiger hitters and struck out seven. The Lady Tigers were unable to respond to McNairy Central’s two-run lead and were eliminated by South Side in last Monday night’s game against the Lady Hawks.
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Adamsville hosted McNairy Central on May 1 for their second non-district encounter and squeaked by the Lady Bobcats 1-0 shortly before entering their respective district tournaments.
Adamsville- 1 McNairy Central- 0
Throwing three strikeouts in the top of the first and a total of 12 over seven-innings, Taylor Hutton was the Lady Cardinal winning pitcher. After three complete innings of scoreless play, cleanup hitter Olivia Johnson hit a center field, line drive double and eighthgrader, Parker Davis batted in courtesy runner, Breanna Taylor. Adamsville’s one run in the bottom of the fourth won the game for the Lady Cardinals after both teams went scoreless the rest of the way. McNairy Central freshman pitcher Kelly Beth Ernest had a total of four strikeouts in the contest but took the loss.
Box Score RHE BCHS 0000000031 MCHS 2 0 0 0 0 0 x 2 4 3
Box Score RHE MCHS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 AHS 000100x151
(MCHS) Mikaela Rowland: 2-3, SB, 2B, 2RBI; Jacey Whirley: 2-3, SB, R; Kindra Brown: BB, R; Makayla Holley: BB; Lily Nixon: BB; Kelly Moore: HBP
(MCHS) Jacey Whirley: 2-3, 2SB; Allison Dillon: 1-3, SB; Lily Nixon: BB (AHS) Parker Davis: 2-3, SB, 2B, RBI;
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Adamsville’s Parker Davis connects with a pitch and sends it to center field, driving in the winning run for the Lady Cardinals against McNairy Central.
NOTICE TO PLAN TO PROVIDE TRANSIT SERVICE FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED PERSONS All public and private transit and paratransit operators within McNairy County are hereby advised that the McNairy County Developmental Services intends to apply to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, for a capital grant under Section 5310 of Chapter 53 of Title 49 of the United States Code, for the purchase of one rear lift conversion van and two center aisle raised roof passenger vans to be used for the transportation of elderly and disabled persons. Service would consist of transporting service recipients to and from jobs, medical appointments, personal business, to and from the day service workshop for work and training, community participation and special functions. The purpose of this notice is to ensure that such service would not duplicate current or proposed services provided by existing transit or paratransit operators. Comments either for or against the proposed service by public and private transit and paratransit operators must be received within thirty (30) days from the date hereof. Written comments should be addressed to Wannette M. Youngblood, Office Manager at the McNairy County Developmental Services, 565 Industrial Park Road, Selmer, Tennessee 38375 and a copy furnished to the Division of MultiModal Transportation Resources, Suite 1800, James K. Polk Building, Nashville, Tennessee 37243.
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Wednesday, may 9 , 2012
Meet the McNairy Basketball Association
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3rd-4th Grade Girls: (Front) Chloe Cartwright, Kylee Brown, Kailyn Burkeens, Temperance Walker, (Back) Tea Armstrong, Tori York, Gladys Ditto, Justice Whitley. Coached by Connie Robinson and Robin York.
5th-6th Grade Girls: (Front) Endya Moffett, Kori Moore, Brooke Jarnagin, Mary Grace Hunter, Emma Gray, Kaytlin Weathers, (Back) Kailie Lott, Abby Nixon, Kayla Wyndum, Grace McMahan, Abby Gray. Coached by Bridgette Hunter.
5th-6th Grade Girls: (Front) Haleigh Brooks, Alexis Trice, Hannah Hughes, Jamie King, Anna Kate Crenshaw, (Back) Hailey Godfrey, Jourdan Dengler, Alexis Wynn, MacKenzie Parson, Bethany Bennett. Coached by Kerri Hughes.
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7th-8th Grade Girls: (Front) Olivia Mitchell, Emily Martin, Brooke Bennett, Madi Rose Hammock, Anna Wheeler, Meriah Walk, (Back) Anna Roach, Mary Kate Doyle, Margie Coleman, Selika McCord, Macey Rowland. Coached by Amy Null.
3rd-4th Grade Boys: (Front) Drake Crabb, Sailor Kinkennon, Tanner Parmely, Jararri Luster, (Back) Nick Mathis, Tyler Hughes, Keaton Gray, Omari Robinson, TJ Robinson, (Not Pictured) Hunter Hughes, Tucker Gray, Zach Sheffield, Tybre Oswalt.
By Amanda Lowrance Head Sports Writer
McNairy Basketball Association hosted its season finale with a play day last Saturday that hosted 17 teams from McNairy and surrounding counties. After taking a summer break, MBA hopes to get fourth, fifth, and sixth-graders playing in the fall. The introductory year of this association has integrated several junior high groups within McNairy County and has accomplished their intended objectives throughout the last four months. “I believe our first year was a huge success,” said Coach Steve Forsythe. “We had 121 boys and girls participate, and we got a lot of support from the community. We had a nine-member board and officers, and they have put in a lot of time and effort into getting this up and running.” This year the fifth and sixth-grade girls and the fifth-grade boys did well overall for their age group, and hopefully, the MBA will continue working with these standouts at the beginning of the next school year. “We have tried to stress the fundamentals and hope the players have learned a lot and will practice the skills they have been taught,” said Forsythe. “The parents have helped a lot with practices and play days, and the coaches put in a lot of time as well. We hope the schools will benefit by having kids on their junior high teams who know the basics already.” The MBA expects to build a better basketball future in McNairy County through the experience and dedication of each player, parent, coach, and member and also hopes to continue for many years to come.
High School Girls: (Front) Frakia Robinson, Rebekkah Lowrie, Haven Phelps, Allison Frye, Bailey Bennett, (Back) Breanna Burge, Tiffany Winebrenner, Mallorie Sweat, Zipporah Woods, Mikaela Rowland, Porsha Chappell. Coached by Jeremy Sweat and Tierra Lusk.
High School Boys: (Front) Corbin Kennedy, Elijah Bond, Lane Brewer, Elijah Sanders, (Back) Revosea Richardson, Stuart Littlejohn, CJ Barnes, Terrell Harris, Tyler Crowe, (Not Pictured) Caleb Kennedy, Clay Dancer, Kirby Tacker. Coached by Ken Bingham.
5th-8th Grade Boys: (Front) Trevon Campbell, Chris Waddell, Norvante Holt, Sabian Sanders, Travion Luster, Omari Luster, Tristan Atkins, Keyln Barnes, Antonio Amos, (Middle) Hunter Burns, Grant McMahan, Antonio Smith, Debarrian Marcell, Jacob Patterson, Devante Marcell, Ronnie Kinkennon, Jaylon Parker, Jeff Buckley, (Back) Franklin Jarnigan, Carson Kennedy, Keyshawn Trice, Kameron Atkins, Kylin Wynn, Will Wallace, Clint Coleman, Bryant James, Tylon Walker, Riley Nerren, John Sims, (Not Pictured) Mickey Finnie, Hunter McCullar, Lucas Hively, Keenan Davis, Logan Essary, Jarrrett Mask, Tristan King, Chaseton Whitten, Dylan Crabb, Ryan Nixon, Hunter Upright, Grant Goodman, Briley Taylor, Charvez Simmons. Coached by Steve Forsythe, Ronny Nixon, Jonathan Williams, and Nathan Forsythe.
MCNAIRY COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY
Life Tabernacle 1353 Hwy. 142, Selmer Thomas Davis, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Baptist: Freewill: Meeks Grove Freewill Baptist 1030 Tommy Sanders Rd., Stantonville Interim Pastor: Bro. Terrell Tedford Adamsville Freewill Baptist Church Old Shiloh Road Adamsville, TN 38310 Marcus Morrow, Pastor Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11:15 a.m. Sunday night 5:00 p.m. (with exception of 1st & 3rd Sunday) TV-18 Program 1st & 3rd Sunday at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday night Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Solitude Freewill Baptist Church 414 Meeks Rd., Adamsville Shane Thompson, Pastor Sunday: 9:45 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Independent: Calvary Baptist Church Hwy. 22 North, Adamsville Pastor: Jimmy Cates Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship: Sun. 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. Faith Baptist Church 1301 Peach St., Selmer Dr. S. Freed Ware, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Fellowship Baptist Church 1308 High School Rd., Selmer Pastor: J.D. Matlock Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. First Baptist Church Finger Finger-Leapwood Rd., Finger Rev. Bobby Bray Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship: Sun. 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. Locke Rd. Baptist Locke Road, Selmer Jim Outland, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. / Wed. 7 p.m. Lighthouse Baptist Church 1780 Mulberry Ave. Selmer Jorgen Runquest, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. Primitive Baptist: Better Hope Primitive Baptist 4235 Leapwood-Enville Rd., Adamsville Elder Gene Gist, Pastor First Sunday of each month beginning at 10:30 a.m. with song service, preaching at 11 a.m.
Selmer Primitive Baptist Church 331 Falcon Rd., Selmer Elder Clinton Barnett, Pastor 3rd Sunday Each Month: 10:30 a.m. Southern: Central Baptist Church 675 Dowty Road, Selmer Bro. Oscar White, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday: 10:45 a.m. & 5 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.
Chapel Hill Baptist 6371 Vernie Kirk Rd., Pocahontas Bro. Frank Bell, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. • Wed.: 7:00 p.m. Chewalla Baptist Church 190 Chewalla St., Ramer Richard Doyle, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday: 10:45 a.m. & 6:15 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Clear Creek Baptist Church 1728 Lawton Rd., Selmer Chuck Castles, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 8:45 & 11 a.m. Sunday Worship: 8:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Covenant Baptist Church 6515 Hwy 57 East, Michie, TN 38357 Pastor: K. Brian Rainey Music & Youth Director: Cameron Miller Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Night: 7:00 p.m. Cypress Creek First Baptist Church 14 Falcon St., Selmer Pastor: Clifford E. Wynn, Jr. (731) 645-8094 Sunday School: 9 a.m. Worship: Sun. 10:15 a.m. Corporate Prayer Service: 6:30 p.m. Bible Study: 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. Bible Study: 7 p.m. Falcon Baptist Church 777 Falcon Rd., Selmer Bro. Mark Hoover, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. First Baptist Church of Adamsville 222 West Main Street, Adamsville Phil Mitchell, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 8:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6:15 p.m. Wednesday: 6:45 p.m.
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First Baptist Church of Bethel Springs 142 Jackson St., Bethel Springs Ben Martin, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6 p.m.
First Baptist Church of Michie 5658 Hwy 22 S., Michie James Hardin, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. First Baptist Church of Selmer 310 W. Court Avenue, Selmer Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6 p.m. Forty Forks Baptist Church 672 Ed Barham Rd., Bethel Springs Randy Smith, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.
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.
Friendship Baptist Church 2370 Friendship Rd., Ramer Bro. Joy Foster Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5:30 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.
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.
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.
Grace Baptist Church 1255 Connie Smith Rd., Selmer Nate Penland, Pastor Sunday: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:15 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.
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 8 a.m. Bible Study 9 a.m. Second Worship Service 10 a.m. No Sunday P.M. Service 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. 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.
Forrest Hill Church of Christ Forrest Hill Subdivision Hwy. 45 S., Selmer Donald Woods, Minister Fourth Street Church of Christ 142 N. Fourth St., Selmer Jeremy Weekley, Minister Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Liberty Church of Christ 1005 North Liberty Road Michie, TN 38357 731-239-4500 Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m., 5 p.m. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Stantonville Church of Christ 8228 Hwy. 142, Stantonville Larry Redmond, Minister Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Church of God: Bethel Springs Church of God 1814 Buena Vista Rd., Bethel Springs Aaron Moss, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Center Ridge Pentecostal Church of God 910 Center Ridge Rd., Bethel Springs Rev. Terry Resley, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 Sunday Morning Service: 10:45 Sunday Night Service: 5:30 Wednesday: 7:00 Piney Grove Church of God 888 Rose Creek Rd., Selmer Rev. Tracy Sanders, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.
Church of God of Prophecy:
Church of God of Prophecy Hwy. 22 N., Adamsville Alvin Jones, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Church of God of Prophecy 1642 Curtis Hill Church Rd., Bethel Springs Richard Horner, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Church of God of Prophecy 3886 Main St., Bethel Springs James Lawson, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Michie Church of God of Prophecy 6681 Hwy. 57 East, Michie Roy Bennett, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Cumberland Presbyterian: Court Ave. Cumberland Presbyterian Church 234 W. Court Ave., Selmer Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. Mt. Vernon CP Church 3101 Mt. Vernon Rd, Ramer Jeff DeWees, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. New Salem Cumberland Presbyerian Church 453 New Salem Rd., Bethel Springs Earl Phelps, Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. New Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church New Bethel Road Rev. Jeff Powell Worship Service: 9:45 a.m.
Pebble Hill Methodist Ch. 2768 Chambers Store Rd., Michie Rev. Alvin Jones, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Stantonville United Methodist Church 8351 Hwy 142, Stantonville, TN David Harstin, Pastor Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.
Sulphur Springs United Methodist Located on Sulphur Springs Rd., Selmer Jim Barber, Pastor Children’s Church: 11 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Union Grove United Methodist Pleasant Site Rd., Selmer Stephen Webb, Pastor Sunday School: 10:20 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:20 a.m. Thurs. Bible Study: 6 p.m. Mt. Vinson United Methodist 2100 Tommy Sanders Rd, Stantonville Glen Scott, Pastor Worship: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School: 10:15 Pentecostal: Beauty Hill Pentecostal Church Limon Gage Road Bethel Springs, TN Pastor: Jonathan Tubbs Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 a.m. Bethel Springs United Pentecostal 3591 Main St., Bethel Springs Jeff Young, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. First United Pentecostal Eastview 7810 Hwy 45 S., Ramer Rev. Wayne Isbell, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Monday: 7 p.m. Wednesday: 7:15 p.m.
The Sanctuary of MPC 54 Pentecostal Ave., Milledgeville Ramer Cumberland Presbyterian Church Rev. Jimmy Kelly, Pastor Highway 57 West Sunday School: 10:30 a.m., Youth 5:30 Ramer, TN Wednesday: 7 p.m. Pastor: Albert Brown Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. Methodist:
Adamsville First United Methodist 225 E Main St., Adamsville Rev. Dr. Toni Watson Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Buena Vista Methodist Church Tull Road, Bethel Springs Jim Barber, Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. First United Methodist Church P.O. Box 265, Selmer Rev. Terry Presson Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. Wednesday: Supper 6:15 p.m. & Studies 7 p.m. Lebanon United Methodist Church 250 Chambers Store Rd., Michie Stephen Webb, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Wednesday: 5:30 p.m. New Hope United Methodist Church Sticine Road Michie, TN Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Wed. Bible Study 6:30 p.m. David Harstin, Pastor
Gateway Holiness Chapel 2342 Refuge Rd, Bethel Springs Michael Price, Pastor Sunday: 2 p.m. Thursday: 7 p.m. Presbyterian: Bethel Springs Presbyterian Church 59 4th Ave., Bethel Springs Rev. Dr. Larry W. (Bud) Sizemore Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Bethesda Presbyterian Church 50 Bethesda Loop, Selmer Bro. Chris Dancer, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. First Presbyterian Church USA 800 Poplar Ave., Selmer Dr. James Jones, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. Mount Sharon Presbyterian Church 108 Mt. Sharon Rd., Adamsville Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.
Life Wind Covenant Church 63 Linsey Lane, Selmer Barry Bishop, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. www.lifewindchurch.com
Roman Catholic:
St. Jude the Apostle 1318 Poplar, Hwy. 64, Selmer Rev. W.H. Arnold, Pastor Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. 1st. Saturday: 8 a.m. Seventh-Day Adventist:
Safe Harbor Church 1514 Peach Street, Selmer Bro. Paul Henley, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Wednesday: 6 p.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.
World of Truth Church Hwy. 57 West, Ramer Larry Cooksey, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.
Other/Non-Denominational:
God’s Way Church 1121 Peach Street, Selmer Kerry Sanders, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Thursday night: 7 p.m.
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.
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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AHS Academic Awards Banquet
Top Ten: 1. Kelsey Young, 2. Chloe Mullis, 3. Mycaela Smith, 4. Chelsea Franks, ACT Award: Hannah Pickens, Chelsea Franks, Chloe Mullis, Angel Estrada, 5. Bethany Long, 6. Victoria Johnson, 7. Brianne Knight, 8. Jacob Littlejohn, 9. Kelsey Young, Jacob Littlejohn, Justin Carlisle, Jacob Kee (not pictured), Kirsten Mattner, Sarah Broyles (in no particular order). Nealey Dalton. 10. Tessa Lipford (in no particular order).
Family and friends would like to announce the graduation of Glenn Allen Butkovic on May 5, 2012 at the University of Tennessee at Martin. Glenn graduated with Cum Laude Honors and a Bachelor degree of Fine Arts with a concentration in Graphic Design. He was selected to Who’s Who among students in American Universities & Colleges and featured in four art exhibits during his college career. Glenn presently resides in Sharon, TN with wife Jessica Butkovic and daughter June. They will be relocating in the near future to Newark, NJ to accept employment. The families of both reside in Selmer, TN and are extremely proud of his accomplishments. Prayers and travel mercies to them for their upcoming move.
Sixth Year Plaque Award: Nealey Dalton, Chelsea Franks, Victoria Johnson, Macayla Kiddy, Brianne Knight, Brittany Lambert, Bethany Long, Tessa Lipford, Chloe Mullis, Kelsey Young (in no particular order).
AHS Teacher of the Year: Mrs. Martha Marshall
Using “DIBELS” as an Assessment Tool At Selmer Elementary National concern over reading failure has been rising over the past few years. The National Assessment of Educational Progress has consistently shown high rates of reading failure among fourth and eighth graders. New state initiatives and those funded with Reading Excellence, Title I, School Improvement, and Reading First funds require districts to demonstrate improvement with students at risk. The Tennessee Reading Panel sup-
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ports a comprehensive, cohesive reading program that includes a three-tier reading model for reading instruction. The three-tier reading model consists of three tiers of instruction with ongoing assessments and benchmark testing. The Dynamic Indicator of Basic Early Literacy Skills, referred to as “DIBELS”, are a set of standardized, individually administered, measures of early literacy development. They are
UPCOMING EVENTS:
May 9
•LAST Day to turn in picture orders •Awards Day 9:00 am Little Theater
May 10
•Senior Banquet 6:00
May 11
•All Senior Debts must be cleared by 3:00
May 16
•Graduation Practice 11:15 •Girls Basketball Tryouts
May 18
•Graduation 7:00 PM
Editorial By Rachel Burns
This year is closing in, and I must admit I am thrilled for the summer time. However, I am aware that after graduation, I will be leaving behind this school and walking into the future. When people say your senior year flies by, it is so true. Every school year always seems to go by fast, but the solid fact that I won’t come back next fall has made the year go by faster. It is very
ment during the school year. Teachers and other personnel were trained to administer the assessments to students in kindergarten through third grade. Screenings, called Benchmark assessments, are given three times a year. These measures were developed to assess student development of phonological awareness, alphabetic understanding, accuracy and fluency reading, vocabulary and comprehension. These measures have been researched
and are a valid indicator of early literacy development. The road to reading success begins early in life. If education can help students early, they will be less likely to develop behavioral and motivational problems that often accompany reading difficulty. The goal of the “Three Tier Reading Model” is for students to receive early intervention and experience academic success.
Health All the Way to the Top
The PawPrint is a publication of the McNairy By: Holly Henson Central High School Journalism On April 16th-18th, Deborah Department. The views and Hurst and Jill Burks, sponsors of opinions expressed here are Health Occupational Students not necessarily those of the of America, took 15 students to administration, faculty or staff.
EDITOR Rachel Burns REPORTERS: Holly Henson Aaron Friend, Katie Boggs ADVISER Lisa Forsythe
designed to be short fluency measures used to regularly monitor the development of early literacy and early reading skills. DIBELS was implemented as an assessment tool into the three-tier reading model at Selmer Elementary School to identify whether students had reached their grade level benchmarks for reading. Other schools in McNairy County also use Dibels as a testing measure of academic achieve-
the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville. While in Nashville, those students competed in the HOSA state competitions representing McNairy Central. All students that went worked to raise money by selling coke products and sponsoring a womanless beauty review that took place at the school. “All the students that competed worked very hard in trying to raise money. It was definitely a great experience to be able to take them all to state,” said Burks. At the end of the two days, four students placed at the award’s ceremony. Sarah Hunter received 3rd place in an extemporaneous health poster, and Allie Swims, Brooke Jernigan, and Sarah Beth Stephens received 4th
place in community awareness. Seniors, Brittney Kirk and Kasey Kennedy both competed together in a group competition and decided to share what going to state was like. For their competition, the girls had to make a career health display. “To prepare for the competition, we had to research a career of our choice. Then, we created a board, binder, and had to present a speech,” informed Kirk. Together they decided to choose Pediatric Nephrologist as their career topic. “We chose this career because Brittney was treated HOSA Competitors: Front (L to R) Trinity Kirkpatrick, Kassie Humphreys, Brittney Kirk, by a Pediatric Nephrologist Sarah Beth Stephens Back Robert Russell, Hunter Stevens, Brooke Jernigan, Allie when she was a child due to Swims, Kasey Kennedy her kidney disease. We wanted to be able to tell her story,” time while they were there. we shopped, went to the a career in the health field shared Kennedy. During their “My birthday was the first Wild Horse Saloon, prepared thanks to being part of HOSA. Congratulations to all that competition, the girls competed day of competitions. My room- for senior projects. We had a were able to compete at the mates decorated our room, and great three days,” stated Kirk. against 150 other teams. In the state level and especially to Mrs. Burks purchased us cupAfter high school, both Kirk end, they did not end up placthose that placed. cakes. Throughout the week, and Kennedy plan to pursue ing, but they did enjoy a great
scary, but all these opportunities that I have learned from high school will help me in my future- my college, career, and much more. Journalism has given me many opportunities to reach out to the community and speak from my heart. For a long time I took this opportunity for granted, but then I realized what good came from Journalism in the past two years. For one, I have learned about leadership. When people look up to me, I have to strive to be a good leader
for my other reporters, and I enjoyed being able to be a leader because most of the time I have been quiet and shy; afraid of speaking out or standing up for myself. Journalism has also improved my writing ability, which is a quality I hope to use for the rest of my life. I have also learned about deadlines, responsibility, and matureness. All these have made me a better person, and it is all thanks to the amazing Journalism program at McNairy Central High. I cannot even begin to describe
what all it has done for me. I would like to thank my advisor, Lisa Forsythe. She is determined and hardworking, and I hope her good qualities have rubbed off on me as well as the other staff members. Journalism holds many memories for me, and made high school unforgettable. I am pleased to end this year on a high note, and I am so honored that I got to serve the community by writing articles for two years now. I cannot believe it is over, but I know the program will continue to soar.
Thank you so much for reading my articles these past two years. I know God has watched over me and allowed me to hopefully touch someone at one point or another with at least one of my articles. God bless you all, and thank you again for allowing me to write in the papers.
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House for Rent: 2 bedroom, 1 bath, central heat/air in Adamsville, carport, near Aqua Glass, $350 deposit, no pets, (don’t ask) 610-2877. (TF)
101 - for sale ANNIVERSARY SALE - Who said you couldn’t buy new homes in the 20’s anymore? New 2 bedroom homes starting at $25,950. New 3 bedroom, 2 bath homes starting at $29,950. VOTED BEST OF SHOW Spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bath $44,500. All homes delivered and set up on your lot with central air. Hurry! Limited number at these prices. CLAYTON HOMES SUPERCENTER OF CORINTH Hwy 72 W, 1/4 mile west of hospital. (TF) Building For Sale or Rent. 100ft. x 25ft. 127 Court Ave. $40,000 or $600/month. Call 934-4316. (TF) House For Sale, 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath, 9 foot ceilings, hardwood, located on Golf Course in Adamsville, $319,000. Call Ben at 610-7600 for an appointment. (TF)
House for Rent: 92 Hwy 142, 2 BD, 1 BA across from Wal-Mart on about an acre $450/mo. Call 954-732-8490. (48, 49, 50, 51) 3 BR, 1 BA in Selmer, Bank owned! Owner financing available for only $450/mo and 5k down. Located in city limits and move-in ready with recent updating. For more information and to gain entry, call (877) 226-5361. (49, 50, 51, 52) Nice house for Rent in Adamsville: 3 BR 2 BA central heat & air, deck $475 per month 731-610-2202. (51) 2 Bedroom Apartment on Ballpark Rd. in Ramer. Utilities included. $145 weekly plus $100 deposit. Call 731439-6314 for more information. (51)
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House For Sale: 4 BR, 2 BA sits on 2.4 acres. Great location for Selmer and Adamsville schools. Lawton area (Crabtree Rd.) Call 632-4322 or 6102042. (51, 52)
102 - for rent KENNETH SWEAT Rental: Committed to providing safe & affordable family friendly homes 1,2, & 3 bedroom apartments, townhouses, trailers, & houses. NO pets!! NO Crack/Party Houses!! Ref & deposit required. (731) 610-0807, (731) 6453130. (TF) ALEXANDER APTS. in Adamsville: 2 bedrooms & Townhouses. Washer/ Dryer hook-ups included. Call Earl @ (731) 926-0507 or Joanne @ (731) 727-4823. (TF) ECONOMY INN Motel: Low weekly rates. Free wireless internet, microwave & refrigerator. (731) 645-6155. (TF)
automobiles 201 - autos We have 1997-2008 Jeep Wrangler parts, 1998-2009 Silverado Truck Parts, 2000-2008 F150, 250, 350 truck parts. Raceway Auto and Truck Parts. 731-925-8000. (TF)
202 - motorcycles For Sale: Silverado RoadStar motor cycle. Limited Edition #1153 of 1600. Loaded 645-4959. (51)
204 - recreational For Sale: A-1 vintage camper trailer - sleeps 2 - 645-7377. (50, 51) For Sale: 2010 Dutchman lite camper 24 ft., bumper pull, electric awning. Like new $14,000, 731-4392038. (51, 52)
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Oakwood Apartments in Selmer: 1 bedroom. $325.00 mo. 2 bedroom. $350.00 mo. Both require deposits. No pets. 731-610-2877 or 731-6455288. (TF)
301 - job opportunities
Apartment for Rent: Downtown Selmer, upstairs, 2 bdrm., $275.00 month, $250.00 deposit. References required. Call 439-2900. (TF)
Drivers: Industry Leading Pay & Benefits! 98% No Touch, 50% Drop/ Hook - CDL-A Solo’s or Teams 2 years Exp., Hazmat Req. 1-888-335-1785. (50, 51, 52, 1).
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301 - job opportunities Needed Escort/Pilot Car Drivers must have CDL or a pilot car certification or willing to get certified. Call Diamond’s Pilot Car service 731-9340923. Childcare - Stay at home mother with 18 years experience in day care now available to provide childcare in my home. Located right off Hwy 45 North at county line. References available. Call Jamie @ 731-616-7040. (50, 51)
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miscellaneous 401 - for sale QUALITY USED CELL PHONES: Just insert your SIM card! Located @ IT’S A BARGAIN, just south of Wal-Mart on Hwy 45. Farm Fresh eggs and lots to look at, Check out our guitars and music stuff! Sale each week! (TF) Dell laptop $400 under warranty. Also laptop repair. 731-925-6183. (TF) For Sale: Tomato Plants, 60 varieties including HEIRLOOMS. Also vegetable plants, garden seed, flowers, HERBS and more! Sweetlips Greenhouses, 3705 Sweetlips Rd, Henderson, TN (731) 989-7046 www.sweetlipsgreenhouse.com M-F 8-6 Sat 8-4, Sun 12-4. WE CLOSE DURING SEVERE WEATHER. (50, 51, 52, 1 ) Spring Plant Sale: McNairy Central FFA Spring Plant Sale is at the greenhouses 1 p.m. till 3 p.m. Monday-Friday. Beautiful hanging baskets, bedding plants, tomatoes. Call 645-3226 or 610-0726. (48, 49, 50) ESpring Water Purifier System: NSF Certified drinking and cooking water. Above counter or below the counter units. For more information, call Doug Mitchell, 731-610-8327. (48, 49, 50, 51)
HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER New Hope Road, Michie 3 Bdrm., 2 Bath, 1376 sq. ft. 8 acres. Shop, tractor shed, pond. $129,900. (731) 646-0989
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Storage buildings rental returns, new factory direct. Cash or rent to own. No credit check. 662-415-8180. (49, 50, 51, 52)
We Buy Scrap Metal, Specializing in Junk Cars, Trucks, Vans and SUV’s. WE PAY CASH!! Will pay top dollar for buses, combines, big trucks and heavy scrap. Free pick-up. Will pay over $500 for some vehicles!! NO TITLE NEEDED!! (731) 610-8666. (TF)
AGREED DIVORCES $299.00 plus court costs. 645-8557. (TF)
For Sale: 1 Dell laptop computer excellent condition & all accessories $400; 1 Hewlett Packard Desk Jet 3050 wireless printer, scanner, copier, used 3 months like brand new, + 2 inkjet cartridges 1 black & 1 color - all for $75; 1 U-verse high speed internet modem with all accessories $75; 1 computer desk with chair good condition - all for $65. For more information call Johnny Lawson at 1-731-610-6439. (51) For Sale: John Deere Lawn mower 42” cut, 4 wheel steering, 2 cyl. Kawasaki engine, AT. 7 bushel grass catcher, 144 hrs., perfect condition $2,500. Call 731-646-2653. (51) Mother’s Day Special Sale - McNairy Central Green House - Saturday May 12 8:00 - 12:00: hanging baskets, bedding pants all discounted to sell 610-0726. (51)
402 - wanted Wanted Drivers: Candidate must have F endorsement, drug screen, clean driving record, covering 8 counties in west TN - prefer McNairy County driver. Call 731-549-4215. (50, 51) Buying junked, wrecked, and good running vehicles. Paying up to $2,000. Call today, get paid today. Call 731610-8827. (TF)
Land 5 to 20 acres within 1 mile of Hwy 57 near Michie, TN. 731-6100392. (49, 50, 51)) Used outboard motor, 15-20 hp late model, good condition, prefer electric start. Call 731-659-3010, leave message. (51)
404 - pets/livestock Pet sitter wanted for large German Shepherd & 2 pugs. Call 645-6142. (50, 51)
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501 - professional services SUBCONTRACTOR, HOUSE leveling, Rotting sills replaced, Floors, plumbing and tile. OVER 28 YEARS EXPERIENCE!! Phone Doug Butler @ (731)239-8945. FREE ESTIMATES. (TF) Wilson Service Company: We move and install mobile homes! Licensed, bonded/insured. Also, house leveling, rotten joist/sill replacement, support piers installed, floors and metal roofs. Call (731)609-8794 or (731)610-4813. (TF)
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1595 Roy Seay Rd. Selmer, TN 38375 7:00 A.M.
Camo, baby clothing, toddler clothing, women’s clothing, jackets, furniture, toys, dishes.
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128 Boulanger Dr Michie (Beaumonde Subdivision)
Saturday, May 12th
8 a.m. until ? Mens, womens, children and infant clothing, toys, furniture, household items, & lots more.
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Saturday, May 12th, 8 a.m. until? 6515 Hwy 57 East Michie Childrens, Mens, & Womens clothing, household items, much, much more.
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YARD SALE May 11th & 12th 8 a.m. til ? 77 Timber Cove Selmer
Saturday, May 12
Single bed, antique desk, desk chair, stereo components, microwave, pots/pans, bedding, clothing, shoes & purses.
ADA’S COUNTRY STORE 7 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Lots of Clothes. Looking for person who picks up garbage sale stuff. Call 934-9310.
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4 Families and an Entire Truckload of New Items including tools, light fixtures, ladders, Hunter ceiling fans. Call 662-603-7806.
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Stantonville One Stop Storage Building Hwy 142 Stantonville
Furniture, 4-piece Wicker set, washer, dryer, old glassware, dishes, home decor. Too much to mention!
215A Court Ave. Selmer, TN
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5611 - S Tina Dr., Selmer $89,500 *Brick *Large lot *Den *Fireplace *3 Bedrooms *2 Baths *Level shaded lot *Shed
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NOTICE TO FURNISHERS OF LABOR AND MATERIALS TO: Kelcris Corporation PROJECT NO.: 98047-4178-04 CONTRACT NO.: CNJ431 COUNTY: McNairy The Tennessee Department of Transportation is about to make nal settlement with the contractor for construction of the above numbered project. All persons wishing to le claims pursuant to Section 54-5-122, T.C.A. must le same with the Director of Construction, Tennessee Department of Transportation, Suite 700 James K. Polk Bldg., Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0326, on or before 06/15/12.
NOTICE TO FURNISHERS OF LABOR AND MATERIALS TO: Volunteer Bridge Construction, Inc. PROJECT NO.: 55028-3405-94 CONTRACT NO.: CNJ284 COUNTY: McNairy The Tennessee Department of Transportation is about to make nal settlement with the contractor for construction of the above numbered project. All persons wishing to le claims pursuant to Section 54-5-122, T.C.A. must le same with the Director of Construction, Tennessee Department of Transportation, Suite 700 James K. Polk Bldg., Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0326, on or before 06/08/12.
*Brick house *Large lot *3 Bedroom *2 Bath *Double garage *Landscaping *Deck
812 - Peach St., Selmer - $27,900 * Older Traditional style * 2.30 ac +/* 2 Bedrooms * 1 Bath * porch * shed
3611 - Hwy 64 W - $15,900 2 ac +/- located on a 4 lane highway. Alread has a barn, and is ready for your dream house.
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable; and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Successor Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Successor Trustee will, on May 21, 2012 on or about 1:00 P.M., at the McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder FOR CASH, free from the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in McNairy County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows:
at the Northernmost corner of Lot #6 in the P. H. Thrasher Addition as recorded in Book V, Page 21, Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee; thence South 38 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West along the Northwest line of said Lot #6 for a distance of 145.00 feet; thence North 52 degrees 24 minutes 00 seconds West along a partition line of Lot #7 in the aforementioned Addition for a distance of 50.00 feet to the Southeast line of North Seventh Street; thence North 38 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East along the Southeast line of North Seventh Street for a distance of 145.00 feet to the point of beginning, containing 0.17 acres, more or less.
agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Successor Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Successor Trustee will, on June 4, 2012 on or about 1:00 P.M., at the McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder FOR CASH, free from the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in McNairy County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows: Lot number 8 of addition number 3 Tim and Tina Brown Development: Lying and being in the seventh Civil District of McNairy County, Tennessee and described as follows: Commence at an iron pipe marker found at the Southeast corner of the original Clay Britton property as referenced by deed recorded in deed book 152 at page 6 in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, said point being the Southeast corner of the Tim and Tina Brown tract which is a part of the original Clay Britton property, referenced by deed book 166, page 236, and also being the Northeast corner of the parcel owned by Tim and Tina Brown from Brian David Reed, said parcel referenced by deed book 172, page 248; thence run North 88 degrees 25 minutes 04 seconds West 290.000 feet to an iron pin found on the East right of way line of a 50 feet wide road; thence continue North 88 degrees 25 minutes 04 seconds West 50.000 feet to an iron pin set on the West right of way line of said road; thence run South 00 degree 31 minutes 02 seconds East along the West right of way line of said road 300.000 feet to an iron pin on the South right of way line of a proposed public road; thence run North 88 degrees 25 minutes 04 seconds West along the South right of way line of said road 240.000 feet to an iron pin set, for the point of beginning; thence leaving the South right of way line of said proposed public road, run South 00 degrees 31 minutes 02 seconds East 280.00 feet to an iron pin found; thence run North 88 degrees 25 minutes 04 seconds West, along said South right of way line, 127.766 feet a total distance of 163.786 feet to the point in the centerline of a ditch; thence leaving run North 18 degrees 01 minutes 25 seconds
West along the centerline of said ditch 19.342 feet; thence leaving this centerline of said ditch, run North 16 degrees 05 minutes 11 seconds East, passing through an iron pin marker set of 31.207 feet, for a total distance of 244.324 feet to an iron pin set on the South right of way line of a proposed public road; thence run along the South right of way line of said proposed public road and Southeasterly along a curve to the left having the following characteristics: Chord Bearing a South 79 degrees 11 minutes 28 seconds East, a chord length 32.065 feet, and Arc Length 32.207 feet; thence continue along the South boundary line of said proposed public road, South 88 degrees 25 minutes 04 seconds East 50.605 feet to the point of beginning. ALSO KNOWN AS: 22 Eric Lane West, Ramer, Tennessee 38367 The HB 3588 letter was mailed to the borrower(s) pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated 35-5-117. This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: Angela Robinson; Daun L. Barnett; Midland Funding LLC; McNairy Regional Hospital The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. W&A No. 700‑171087
ed Successor Trustee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable; and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Successor Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Successor Trustee will, on June 4, 2012 on or about 1:00 P.M., at the McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder FOR CASH, free from the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in McNairy County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at an oak tree approximately three feet from the driveway at the margin of the Kirby School Road, thence in a Southernly direction with the eastern margin of the Kirby School Road 100 feet to an iron stake, thence In an Easternly direction 300 feet to an iron stake, thence 100 feet North to an old iron post, thence approximately 300 feet west to the point of beginning. ALSO KNOWN AS: 1568 Hill Road, Bethel Springs, Tennessee 38315. The HB 3588 letter was mailed to the borrower(s) pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated 35-5-117. This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: James Smith; Peggy Smith; McNairy County, Tennessee The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. W&A No. 700‑187182
WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated May 18, 2007, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded June 5, 2007, at Book 387, Page 2030 in Office of the Register of Deeds for McNairy County, Tennessee, executed by Justin B. Kennedy a/k/a Justin Kennedy, conveying certain property therein described to Atty. Arnold M. Weiss, A Resident of Shelby County as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Homecomings Financial, LLC (F/K/A Homecomings Financial Network, Inc.), its successors and assigns; and the undersigned, Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been appointed Successor Trustee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable; and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Successor Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Successor Trustee will, on May 21, 2012 on or about 1:00 P.M., at the McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder FOR CASH, free from the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in McNairy County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a stake, said stake being North 00 degrees 45 minutes West 24.3 feet from a spike in the center line of Oak Hill Drive; said spike being 1193.2 feet from a spike in the centerline of the intersection of Brooks Road and Oak Hill Drive; runs thence South 89 degrees 15 minutes West 150 feet to a stake; thence North 89 degrees 15 minutes East 150 feet to a stake; thence South 00 degrees 45 minutes East 250 feet to the beginning. ALSO KNOWN AS: 233 Oak Hill Drive, Selmer, Tennessee 38375 The HB 3588 letter was mailed to the borrower(s) pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated 35-5-117. This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: Justin B. Kennedy a/k/a Justin Kennedy; McNairy County Tennessee The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. W&A No. 931‑148163 DATED April 19, 2012 INSERTION DATES: WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., Successor Trustee April 25, 2012 May 2, 2012 May 9, 2012 DSaleNoticeTN-Shellie_ tcrow_120419_1031 FOR SALE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.MYFIR.COM and WWW.REALTYTRAC. COM 9579 49, 50, 51 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated December 17, 2010, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded December 27, 2010, at Book 401, Page 1995 in Office of the Register of Deeds for McNairy County, Tennessee, executed by Jonathan Leitschuh, conveying certain property therein described to John Clark, a resident of Weakley County as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for First State Bank, its successors and assigns; and the undersigned, Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been appointed Successor Trustee.
Being Lot 16, of Country View Estates Subdivision, of record in Plat Cabinet A, Slide 93, in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee ALSO KNOWN AS: 203 Beaverwood Drive, Adamsville, Tennessee 38310 The HB 3588 letter was mailed to the borrower(s) pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated 35-5-117. This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: Jonathan Leitschuh The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. W&A No. 700‑218075 DATED April 17, 2012 INSERTION DATES: WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., Successor Trustee April 25, 2012 May 2, 2012 May 9, 2012 DSaleNoticeTN-Shellie_ msherrod_120417_1611 FOR SALE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.MYFIR.COM and WWW.REALTYTRAC. COM 9578 49, 50, 51 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by a certain Deed of Trust executed October 30, 2000 by Samuel E. Piper and wife, Rebecca J. H. Piper to Scott Harris, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of McNairy County, Tennessee, in Deed of Trust 298, Page 755, and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in the said Register’s Office, and the owner of the debt secured, BancorpSouth, having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that the undersigned will, on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 commencing at 01:00 PM, at the Front Door of the Courthouse, Selmer, McNairy County, Tennessee proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property, to‑wit: Situated in County of McNairy, State of Tennessee. Being the Northern portion of Lot #7 in Block P of the P. H. Thrasher Addition as recorded in Book V, Page 21, in the Register’s Office, McNairy County, Tennessee, moreparticularly described as follows: BEGINNING at the intersection of the Southeast line of North Seventh Street and the Southwest line of Pharr A v enue, proceed South 52 degrees 24 minutes 00 seconds East along the Southwest line of Pharr Avenue for a distance of 50.00 feet to a found nail
Notice of the Right to Foreclose has been given in compliance with T.C.A. § 35-5-117. Tax Parcel ID: 089C-C-009.00 Property Address: 332 West Pharr Avenue, Selmer, TN. All right and equity of redemption, homestead and dower 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. ARNOLD M. WEISS, Substitute Trustee Weiss Spicer Cash PLLC 208 Adams Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38l03 90l‑526‑8296 File # 2162-094456-FC Published: April 25 May 2 May 9 BancorpSouth/SamuelPiper 9577 49, 50, 51 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated February 10, 2006, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded February 10, 2006, at Book 380, Page 1 and modified on May 29, 2007, at Book 387, Page 1663 in Office of the Register of Deeds for McNairy County, Tennessee, executed by Angela Robinson and Daun L. Barnett, conveying certain property therein described to Kathy Winstead as Trustee for JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.; and the undersigned, Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been appointed Successor Trustee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable; and that an
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DATED April 24, 2012 INSERTION DATES: WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., Successor Trustee May 2, 2012 May 9, 2012 May 16, 2012 DSaleNoticeTN-Shellie_ msherrod_120424_1650 FOR SALE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.MYFIR.COM and WWW.REALTYTRAC. COM 9641 50, 51, 52 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated August 10, 2005, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded August 22, 2005, at Book 377, Page 466 in Office of the Register of Deeds for McNairy County, Tennessee, executed by James Smith and Peggy Smith, conveying certain property therein described to Wesley D. Turner a resident of Williamson County, Tennessee as Trustee for Argent Mortgage Company, LLC; and the undersigned, Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been appoint-
DATED April 24, 2012 INSERTION DATES: WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., Successor Trustee May 2, 2012 May 9, 2012 May 16, 2012 DSaleNoticeTN-Shellie_ msherrod_120424_1028 FOR SALE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.MYFIR.COM and WWW.REALTYTRAC. COM 9646 50, 51, 52 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated September 3, 2004, and
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the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded September 13, 2004, at Book 371, Page 1084 in Office of the Register of Deeds for McNairy County, Tennessee, executed by EJ Farris and Lois Faye Farris, conveying certain property therein described to Atty Arnold M Weiss, a resident of Shelby County as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Homecoming Financial Network, Inc. and Homecoming Financial Network, Inc. successors and assigns; and the undersigned, Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been appointed Successor Trustee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable; and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Successor Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Successor Trustee will, on June 4, 2012 on or about 1:00 P.M., at the McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder FOR CASH, free from the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in McNairy County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows: Lying and being in the Fifth Civil District of McNairy County, Tennessee. Beginning at a steel fence post found in the southern prescriptive easement of Old Highway No. 5 South, the northeast corner of the Alice Modory property, see Deed Book 130 Page 459 in the Registers Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, Thence North 44 degrees 23 minutes 15 seconds East for a distance of 26.18 feet to a point in the centerline of said road; Thence South 43 degrees 55 minutes 15 seconds East for a distance of 146.1? feet, with the centerline of said road; Thence South 41 degrees 51 minutes 57 seconds West for a distance of 163.79 feet, leaving said road and passing a No. 4 rebar iron pin set at 15.91 feet, to a No. 4 rebar iron pin set; thence North 48 degrees 26 minutes 13 seconds West for a distance of 153.50 feet to a No. 4 rebar iron pin set in the eastern boundary of the Modory property; Thence North 44 degrees 23 minutes 15 seconds East for a distance of 149.33 feet, with the eastern boundary of Modory, to the point of beginning. ALSO KNOWN AS: 337 Old No 5 aka 337 Old Highway 5 South, Selmer, Tennessee 38375 The HB 3588 letter was mailed to the borrower(s) pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated 35-5-117. This sale is
503 - public notices subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the abovereferenced property: EJ Farris; Lois Faye Farris; Discover Bank The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. W&A No. 902‑186704 DATED April 23, 2012 INSERTION DATES: WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., Successor Trustee May 2, 2012 May 9, 2012 May 16, 2012 DSaleNoticeTN-Shellie_ tcrow_120423_1216 FOR SALE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.MYFIR.COM and WWW.REALTYTRAC. COM 9645 50 51, 52 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated December 22, 2006, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded January 4, 2007, at Book 385, Page 1202 in Office of the Register of Deeds for McNairy County, Tennessee, executed by Elizabeth Tanner and Paul Tanner, conveying certain property therein described to Arnold M. Weiss, Esq., Shelby County as Trustee for Wells Fargo Bank N.A.; and the undersigned, Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been appointed Successor Trustee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable; and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Successor Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Successor Trustee will, on June 4, 2012 on or about 1:00 P.M., at the McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder FOR CASH, free from the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in McNairy County, Tennessee, and being
503 - public notices more particularly described as follows: In the Town of Bethel Springs and beginning at a stake in the North margin of the Masseyville blacktop road, the Southwest corner of the Mitchell lot; runs thence North 7 degrees East, with Mitchell’s West boundary line, 194 feet to a stake, the Northwest corner of Mitchell; thence South 89 degrees East, with Mitchell’s North boundary line, 391 feet to a stake in a ditch and on the North boundary line of the school lot; thence North 2 degrees West, with said ditch, 206 feet to a point in said ditch; thence North 14 degrees West, with said ditch, 67 feet to a junction with another ditch; thence South 761/2 degrees West with the ditch, 277 feet to a stake at an apex corner of the Gage land; thence South 77-1/2 degrees West, with Gage’s South line , 370 feet to a stake in a ditch; thence South 25 degrees West, with said ditch and Gage’s South line, 83 feet to a stake in the North line of the Masseyville blacktop road at the North end of a culvert; thence South 50 degrees East, with the North margin of said road, 359 feet to the point of beginning, containing 3.4 acres, more or less. Included in the foregoing description BUT EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED from this conveyance are three, 3, Lots or parcels of land heretofore conveyed as follows: Warranty Deed to Jackie Miller and wife, Wanda Miller, dated July 14,1972, of record in Deed Book 71, Page 588, Warranty Deed to A.W. Milford and wife, Velma Milford, date October 4, 1973, of record in Deed Book 77, Page 563, and Warranty Deed to A.W. Milford and wife, Velma Milford date May 29, 1976 or record in Deed book 85 page 117, all as recorded in the Register’s Office of Nairy county, Tennessee, and reference is here made to said Deed Books and pages were recorded for a more complete and accurate description of said lots, and said descriptions are incorporated herein by referenced thereto as fully and to the same extent as if copied in full herein. ALSO KNOWN AS: 197 Masseville Road, Bethel Springs, Tennessee 38315 The HB 3588 letter was mailed to the borrower(s) pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated 35-5-117. This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: Elizabeth Tanner; Paul Tanner
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The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. W&A No. 1286‑177943
believed to be 5579 Ramer Selmer Road, Selmer, Tennessee 38375, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 35-5-117 have been met. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder, at their highest bid, will be deemed the successful bidder. This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. This office may be a debt collector. This may be an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose.
imposed upon said Successor Trustee will, on June 4, 2012 on or about 1:00 P.M., at the McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder FOR CASH, free from the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in McNairy County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at an iron pin in the East margin of Tima Drive, said point being the Northwest corner of the realty hereinafter described and said point marking the Southwest corner of realty belonging to Waggoner, thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 30 seconds East 220 feet to an iron pin; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 30 seconds East 120.64 feet to an iron pin; thence North 88 degrees 32 minutes 18 seconds West 200.77 feet to an iron pin in the East margin of Tima Drive; thence along the East margin of Tima Drive; North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 115.5 feet to the point of beginning. ALSO KNOWN AS: 110 South Tina Drive, Selmer, Tennessee 38375 The HB 3588 letter was mailed to the borrower(s) pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated 35-5-117. This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: Vanessa Amos The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. W&A No. 700‑221986
DATED April 23, 2012 INSERTION DATES: WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., Successor Trustee May 2, 2012 May 9, 2012 May 16, 2012 DSaleNoticeTN-Shellie_ bsims_120423_ 902 FOR SALE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.MYFIR.COM and WWW.REALTYTRAC. COM 9644 50, 51, 52 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE
Sale at public auction will be on May 23, 2012 at 2:00PM local time, at the east door, McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Raymond N. Barnes and Joyce P. Barnes, husband and wife, to Wesley D. Turner, Trustee, on January 19, 2007 at Book Deed of Trust 385, Page 2223; conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, all of record in the McNairy County Register’s Office. Owner of Debt: CitiBank, NA as trustee for WaMu Series 2007-HE2 Trust 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 Sixth (6th) Civil District of McNairy County, Tennessee, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a stake in the South boundary of the Old Selmer to Ramer Road, said stake being the West corner of Billy Volner and the NEC of R. C. Barnes 9-acre tract described in deed of record in the Office of the Register for McNairy County, Tennessee, in Deed Book Number 54, Page 210, of which this conveyance is a part, runs thence with the South boundary of the Selmer to Ramer Road, South 53 degrees West 312 feet to a stake; thence South 46 degrees East 356 feet to a stake; thence North 76 degrees East 37 feet to a stake; thence North 6 degrees West 434 feet to a point of beginning. Street Address: 5579 Ramer Selmer Road, Selmer, Tennessee 38375 Parcel Number: 109-008.01 Current Owner(s) of Property: Raymond N. Barnes and wife, Joyce P. Barnes The street address of the above described property is
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Wednesday, may 9, 2012
Tim McClanahan
(731) 610-4890
Specializing in: • Lawnmowers • Garden Tillers
• Weedeaters • Go Carts • Leaf Blowers
Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
224 H. North Maple St. Adamsville, TN 38310
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Wednesday, may 9, 2012
SELECTION! SELECTION! SELECTION! MAY PRE-OWNED SELL-A-THON
*$4,777
*$5,255
2003 CHRYSLER VOYAGER LX
SPECIAL
SPECIAL STK # 17820A
*$5,997
*$4,887
2000 FORD F150 LARIAT
STK # 18322U LOADED, LEATHER
1998 FORD MUSTANG
LOW LOW MILES
LOW MILES!
2005 NISSAN PATHFINDER LE
SUV’S
STK # 18408A
JUST IN
CARFAX ONE OWNER
2009 JEEP PATRIOT SPORT
SPECIAL STK # 18244A
*$12,990
*$4,222
STK #18389U
MUST SEE!
4 LIBERTY’S IN STOCK! 2007 CHEVY SUBURBAN LT
STK # 18262A
*$13,888
LOADED!
AUTO, 6 CYL
SPECIAL STK # 18252u
*$3,880
2003 CHEVY CAVALIER
*$4,259
6 SPEED
2009 NISSAN CUBE
ROOMY
STK # 18205A
STK # 18303A
STK # 18290A
LOW LOW MILES
2011 HYUNDAI SANTA FE GLS
STK # 18336A
LOW MILES
2011 KIA SOUL
STK # 18288A
SPECIAL
*$17,990
2008 NISSAN FRONTIER LE 4X4 CREW
STK # 18177A
NISMO PKG
2008 INFINITI M35X A.W.D.
STK # 17995F LOADED
LUXURY PLUS
2008 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY LIMITED
STK # 17658A LOADED, LEATHER
2008 SATURN VUE XR
STK # 18257A
2011 MAZDA 3 SPORT
STK # 18329E
SHARP!
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS
SPECIAL STK # 18117A
*$17,990
2008 CHEVY TAHOE LS
SPECIAL STK # 18150A
*$15,255
JUST IN!
LOADED
2010 FORD FUSION SEL
STK # 17402A LOADED, SUNROOF, LEATHER
STK # 18376A
SPECIAL
*$1,777
1998 CHEVY S10 LS KINGCAB
SPECIAL STK # 18438U
*$4,887
LOW MILES
LOW LOW MILES
SPECIAL
*$3,970
STK # 18316F
WOW!
2010 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED
2006 NISSAN MURANO A.W.D.
2009 NISSAN ROGUE SL
# 18179A LEATHER STK LOADED
2006 CHRYSLER 300C HEMI
SPECIAL
*$19,990
2009 NISSAN QUEST
# 17984U JUST IN! STK NICE
2012 FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE
STK # 18338A
STK # 18431A LOADED
WOW! STK # 18330U LOW MILES
2008 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL A.W.D.
STK # 18178A
2009 PONTIAC G-8
LOADED STK #18411A RARE 2WD
2011 NISSAN JUKE SL
SPECIAL STK # 18312A
*$17,990
2009 NISSAN TITAN LE CREWCAB
STK # 18230U LOADED
*$2,880
2008 FORD TAURUS X EDDIE BAUER
VERIFIED CARFAX ONE OWNERS 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY
*$3,996
1999 CHEVY MALIBU
SPECIAL STK #18259U
2007 FORD SPORT TRAC LIMITED
2010 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT-8
STK # 18296A
SPECIAL
BE DIFFERENT!
JUST IN!
STK # 18434A
*$4,676
2003 DODGE RAM
SPECIAL STK # 18156U
2011 CHEVY CAMARO LT
SPECIAL STK #BAR081
1989 FORD T-BIRD
2005 LINCOLN LS
*$3,880
2006 NISSAN ARMADA SE 4X4
STK # 18398U
*$5,444
SPECIAL STK # 18166U
2001 FORD F250 WORK TRUCK
1998 CHEVY S10 4X4
SPECIAL STK # 18418U
SPECIAL STK # 18416U
1999 VOLVO S70
SPECIAL STK # 18152A
NICE
*$2,444
2003 CHEVY IMPALA
STK # 18388U
1995 FORD F150 EDDIE BAUER
SPECIAL STK # 18372U
2011 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT
2008 GMC YUKON DENALI 4X4
STK # 18402A LOADED
STK # 18226U
SUV’S
2008 GMC ACADIA SLT
2011 DODGE DURANGO EXPRESS
STK # 17415U SUNROOF, LEATHER, BOSE
*$3,989
*$5,999
2011 DODGE NITRO HEAT
STK # 18419A LOADED
SPECIAL
SPECIAL STK # 18364U
SUV’S
STK # 18380A ONE OWNER
SPECIAL
SPECIAL STK # 18250U
2005 CHEVY IMPALA LS
STK # 18384U
1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
2001 NISSAN PATHFINDER
1994 CADILLAC CONCOURS
STK # 18381U LOTS OF EXTRAS
UNDER $6000*
SPECIAL
*$18,255
2008 CADILLAC CTS
STK # 17669A
JUST IN! LOW MILES, LOADED
SPECIAL
*$19,987
*ALL DEALS PLUS TAX, TITLE. PRICE INCLUDES $255.00 DEALER DOCUMENT PROCESSING FEE. PRIOR DEALS EXCLUDED. B.H.P.H. PROGRAM EXCLUDED. ACTUAL VEHICLE MAY VARY FROM PICTURE. DEALS GOOD THRU 5.14.12. GOOD SHOPPERS ALWAYS READ THE FINE PRINT & ALWAYS WEAR THEIR SEATBELTS!
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