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Many mourn the loss of King By Amanda Lowrance Staff Writer
Last Monday at approximately 5:15 a.m. Larron King passed away at Regional Medical Center (The Med) of Memphis. He had been struggling for roughly a month trying to endure the aftermath of a tragic car accident that occurred on Sulphur Springs Road. The surgeons had recently performed a tracheotomy on King and still had several procedures remaining, but his health played a key factor in the commencement of each surgery. “Larron is not suffering any longer,” said longtime friend, Chris Whitten. “He is home with Lauren. Our great loss is heaven’s great gain.” Mother’s Day marked 15 years after his one-year-old daughter, Lauren’s death to Acute Myelongenous Leukemia and King passed away shortly after. His pulse had flat-lined several times and he had a seizure late that afternoon, which eventually ended King’s struggle. “I saw Anita and Wes the morning as they were coming out of The Med,” said Sherri Maxey, Director of House Operation at the Ronald McDonald House. “I met them at the door. It has been a huge loss for us.” King worked alongside his wife Anita and son Wes for many of his final years as an advocate Photos by Ronald McDonald House of Memphis through the Lauren King MinisBehind the outdoor grill, try, which was established after Larron King prepares a the passing of their daughter. meal to help feed the many
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A red carpet event celebrated the rerelease of the Walking Tall trilogy at the Community Center (the Marty) in Adamsville last Thursday. The three original movies from the 1970s, Walking Tall (1973), Walking Tall: Pt. II (1975) and Walking Tall: Final Chapter (1977) were rereleased on DVD and Blu-Ray last Tuesday. Even the regular DVDs will be much clearer than the original VHS versions of the movie, Dwana Pusser-Garrison, daughter of Buford Pusser said. The trilogy chronicles former McNairy County Sheriff 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. The event included a showing of the documentary that accompanies the DVDs.
“I am excited to go in and watch the documentary that Shout! Factory has made to go along with the trilogy set. I’m so excited that all of y’all came, and I appreciate it so very much. I hope you will like the documentary,” said PusserGarrison. Pusser-Garrison spoke at the event of the reunion with the star of the first Walking Tall movie, Joe Don Baker. “It was great seeing him. As a matter of fact, it was the first time in 13 years. It was incredible. We enjoyed talking to him, but he keeps telling us that he might come someday, he might come someday. I think he is probably closer than ever to coming,” she said. Baker was not present at the event. “We had the pleasure of having lunch with him one day, and he and I can honestly say he was absolutely wonderful man. He went above and beyond hospitality to us,” said Madison Garrison, daughter of Dwana Pusser-Garrison. Steve Sweat recalled explaining to the Rock, who played Buford Pusser in a Walk-
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Dwana Pusser-Garrison, daughter of Buford Pusser, Madison Garrison, Pusser’s granddaughter, Steve Sweat, historian, Lt. Jerry Elston, executive assistant to Sheriff David Woolfork in Madison County, Jack Coffman, Pusser’s friend and actor in Walking Tall Part II, Renee Moss, Pusser Museum Curator and granddaughter to Pusser’s deputy Jim Moffett and William Prince of Henderson, Tenn. who was an extra in the original Walking Tall movie walk down the red carpet at the release party for the DVD documentary and DVD re-release of the Walking Tall trilogy.
Bank Robber Sentenced By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer
Joseph Russ Carnathan was sentenced to 36 months in federal prison in a May 1 hearing in the United States District Court for the Western District in Jackson, according to the court clerk’s office. He was also ordered to pay $4,000 in restitution and fined $100 for the one count of bank robbery, which he pleaded guilty to. The presiding judge was J. Daniel Breen, the prosecuting attorney was Vic Ivey from the U. S. Attorney’s office and defense counsel was federal (public) defender Josh Morrow. Carnathan pleaded guilty to robbing SouthBank on Sept. 13.
Carnathan is alleged to have entered the bank and demanded money. He said he had a gun though he never showed it. He got away with around $4,000. He then left in a dark-colored pickup, heading east on Highway 142. He used the money to rent hotel rooms and lost the remainder at the casino in Tunica, Miss. A Deputy Sheriff in Lee County Miss. saw a photo of him on ABC 7 Eyewitness News and notified Lt. Roger Rickman of the Selmer Police Department. Carnathan waived extradition and was brought back to the Justice Complex in Selmer. In addition to federal bank robbery charges, Carnathan also faces state aggravated bank robbery charges in McNairy County General Sessions Court.
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Bain girls found safe, Mayes dead By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer
Adam Mayes, 35, was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound in New Albany, Miss. last Thursday by authorities acting on a tip, according to media reports. He was armed with a pistol as officers closed in. Alexandria Bain, 12, and Kyliyah, 8, were found alive in the woods with no apparent injuries other than being tired, scared and itchy from poison ivy. They told officers they went without food and water for three days. The girls, who were taken to the hospital for observation and released last Friday, were reunited with their father, Gary Bain and other relatives in Tennessee and were the daughters of Jo Ann Bain, 31. Mayes was charged with first-degree murder in the killing of Bain and her 14-year-old daughter Adrienne. It has still not been determined exactly how Jo Ann and Adrienne Bain died. Mayes’ wife, Teresa, was also charged with first-degree murder. According to court documents, she told investigators he killed Bain and her daughter on April 27 at their Whiteville home, so he could Photo by Thomas Wells – Courtesy of the Tupelo Daily Journal
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Music at the Market: inspirations for Rockabilly Highway Mural II visit Selmer By Emily Pitts Staff Writer
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A fire early last Tuesday Morning damaged the Carolina Southern Trucking Company in Selmer. buildings at the company, and burned three By Christen Coulon tractors and a forklift causing an estimated $1 Editor million in damage to the facility. Fire trucks and emergency response An early morning fire last Tuesday in Selmer damaged the Carolina Southern Trucking Com- units from Selmer, Ramer, Bethel Springs, pany, owned and operated by Sammy and Sherry Eastview and Sulphur Springs responded to the blaze. Kiser, which employs more than 140 people. Selmer Fire Chief Anthony Carr said at the The blaze was reported at approximately 5:15 a.m. and the Selmer Fire Department had the fire time of the fire that they would likely have to call in state fire marshals to investigate the fire as no under control at about 8:30 a.m. The fire is said to have damaged 3/4 of the cause was immediately apparent.
v CORRECTION •Mae Wallace, Office Supervisor of the McNairy County Health Department, called to correct a couple of statements in the story about her in last week’s Independent Appeal. She said that Nurse Practitioner Melissa Page sees 18 to 20 patients a day or on average 75 to 80 patients per week, not 25 a week, as was stated in the story, and the department does immunize against chicken pox but no longer immunizes against smallpox. Since October 1, 2011, children with private insurance are being referred to their private providers for some immunizations. At this time, those immunizations needed for school are offered to everyone. Certain immunizations are now required for daycare as well as kindergarten. Immunizations required for school or daycare are waived only due to religious beliefs or for medical reasons. •In an article on Meryl Rice’s state senate campaign, it was stated that her campaign kickoff had been held on May 3, but it is actually going to be held on May 24. •We apologize for any inconvenience these statements may have caused.
Selmer residents will, by this time, be familiar with the faces of musicians Eileen Rose and Rich Gilbert of The Silver Threads from their largerthan-life depictions on the second Rockabilly Highway Mural that artist Brian Tull is currently painting downtown in Rockabilly Park. Last weekend, however, people had a chance to see the mural’s inspiration in person. The Selmer Farmers’ Market played host to the two honky tonk musicians on Saturday night at Arts in McNairy’s event Music at the Market. Although it rained through most of the night, a small audience huddled under the Farmers’ Market pavilion to see the performers and check on the progress of the mural. “Despite the rain, we had a lively crowd,” said Arts in McNairy’s Heritage and Culture Committee chair Shawn Pitts. “We were thrilled to have Eileen and Rich here, and they put on a really quality show.” “We had so much fun,” said Rose, who usually plays in Nashville honky tonks on
Lower Broad. “We play regular shows all the time, so it’s charming for us to do this, to see everybody come out and bring their families. It’s so nice to be playing outdoors, kind of exciting. Plus, it sounded great and everyone was so nice!” Although the plans to have Tull working on the mural during the concert fell through because of the rain, the artist was on hand for the concert and excited to see his inspiration in person once again. “I chose The Silver Threads for the subjects of the mural because the lyrics and voice of Eileen Rose while wildly playing her battered, acoustic guitar with The Legendary Rich Gilbert’s steel guitar are eerily crying,” said Tull. “They’re pure nostalgia in their look and sound. I want to capture their nostalgia and create a story for the viewers.” Although Rose and Gilbert have been keeping up with Tull’s progress on the Rockabilly Highway Mural II Facebook page, this is the first time they had seen the work of art in person. “We didn’t know it was going to be so big!” said Rose. “It’s absolutely beautiful. It’s hum-
bling, actually. We’re really, really flattered. I just think Brian is so talented. I really do think there’s going to be a time when everybody knows about him.” Tull, who has been working on the mural since March, says he is on schedule and hopes to be done in time for this year’s Rockabilly Highway Revival. “It looks done, but there are still a lot of details and one other big thing to go up before I’m finished,” he said. “It’s been a lot bigger challenge than the last one, just because of all the detail, but also a lot of fun.” The official dedication of the mural will take place during the fourth annual Rockabilly Highway Revival on June 9th. Although the rain could not dampen the spirits of the concert’s audience, crowd numbers were much lower than expected. The event had been intended as a fundraiser to support the mural, but not as much was raised as had been originally hoped. If you could not attend the concert but would still like to support the Rockabilly Highway Mural, you can send a donation to Arts in McNairy, P.O. Box 66, Selmer, TN 38375 or call (731) 645-3850 for more information.
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Remarkable Mother’s Day for Tacker By Jeff York Freelance Writer
A mother that is a cancer survivor was more thankful on Mother’s Day after a hard battle with leukemia. This year’s special day was her first after going through a bone marrow transplant to save her life last May. Terri Tacker was diagnosed with leukemia (AML) Oct. 19, 2010. She began a tough battle to beat the dreaded disease to continue as a mother of her children, Huston, 8, and Cathryne, 2. She had a bone marrow transplant on May 16, 2011. “I’m thankful that God has allowed me to live to help raise my children,” said Tacker. “I thank Him not just for Mother’s Day, but for every day of my life.” She had gone to see Dr. Ryan Bartz with what she felt was a virus, and he told her she had to go straight to the hospital because of her bad blood work. His action played a part in saving her life. Tacker argued she had a roast in the crock pot and had to carry Huston to his Cub Scout meeting that night, but the doctor won the debate and her husband Greg Tacker was called to carry her to Jackson. “My babies need me,” was her first thought when she was told that she had leukemia. Tacker felt it was a death sentence when the doctor told her about the cancer. The first grade teacher at Michie stayed in the hospital for two days before returning home and later went to Vanderbilt Hospital to begin treatments. While undergoing bone marrow biopsies, spinal taps and treatments, her baby Cathryne turned one on Nov. 15. She was determined to make it home for her first birthday party on Thanksgiving weekend.
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“They always come the second Saturday of every month,” said Maxey, “and they came this past Saturday, which was May 12th. Anita did hair and nails and Mother’s Day crafts with the kids. Wes came over from the hospital and helped run the grill just like his daddy used to do. It was a great day and the families had a fantastic time and we just had a lot of fun.” The King Family was grateful for all the help and support given by the Ronald McDonald House while their daughter fought cancer. In return, they primarily supported RMH and have dedicated the rest of their lives to helping other families. “We lost a huge supporter,” said Maxey. “This is someone who took the tragedy of his own daughter’s illness and her death and turned it into something good. Because of their tragedy they can relate to the families. They have been through it so they know how to talk to the families. They began the legacy in memory of Lauren and now they will continue it in
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abduct the two younger sisters. Teresa Mayes is in custody at the Hardeman County jail. The bodies of Bain and her older daughter were found buried outside Mayes’ home a week after they were reported missing by Bain’s husband. Teresa Mayes told investigators that after she saw her husband kill the Bains in their garage, she drove him, the younger girls, and the bodies to a mobile home in Guntown, Miss belonging to Mary Frances Mayes, Adam Mayes’ mother. She faces six felony counts: two first-degree murder charges and four especially aggravated kidnapping charges. She has been also been charged with two counts of first-degree mur-
“I told them to not sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to her until I got home,” said Tacker. That period during November was a very tough time, and she felt Jesus was sitting beside her during her lowest points. Her hospital stay was made tougher when her high school best friend Lori Pearson died from breast cancer in November. Tacker credits the unwavering support and support of her husband Greg during her illness. “He was a great caregiver and was always positive that everything was going to be okay,” said Terri. The doctor told her that if her bone marrow was not clean in early-December that she would not go home for Christmas. “My bone marrow was clean, and I got to go home to spend Christmas with my family,” said Tacker. A key was to find a bone marrow match. She had six matches in the donor bank. The first three backed out before a 38-year-old Minnesota woman came through with the bone marrow. When she asked whether she would survive the transplant, the doctor told her she would have to get the transplant or die. “I knew it would be difficult to leave my home for 100 days, but it had to be done,” said Tacker. “I never lost hope and knew I was going to live.” She returned home in August and was talking with Huston when he told her ‘I am glad you did not die, Mama. I would have given my life if it would have saved your life.” A healthy Tacker is excited about returning to teach at Michie in August. You know when teaching the alphabet, the letters AML will never have the same meaning to her. the memory of Lauren and Larron. If they don’t continue it the Ronald McDonald House will in some way.” There has been a huge outpouring within the community, at the Ronald McDonald House, throughout the towns, and even on Facebook pages. Maxey created a page named, Prayers for Larron King, which has reached 260 members. The page has been an outlet to show love and support to the King Family. “Larron and Lauren have been reunited in Heaven,” said Maxey. “Selfishly we want him here but he is with his daughter and all the other kids that he touched at the Ronald McDonald House who have passed away. We have no doubt there is quite the celebration going on in Heaven.” On an regular trip home from work, King lost control of the vehicle and was severely injured, which ultimately took the life of a hometown hero. Life is short and sometimes shorter than we realize. Larron not only led a great life, but he had a positive impact on other lives. He will be missed, but never forgotten.
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Guys, Milledgeville post offices likely to stay open By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer
The United States Postal Service announced a plan last Wednesday that will likely keep rural post offices that had been threatened with closure such as Guys and Milledgeville open. “We are very, very pleased. I appreciate all the calls and letters people have sent in. I am very excited about it. I don’t know what the hours are going to be. It’s possible they will be cut. I’m just thankful it’s going to stay open,” said Milledgeville Mayor Dannie Kennedy. “We’re just thankful that we’re going to keep our post office even if they cut the hours. A post office means a lot to a rural community,” said Guys Mayor Keith Rinehart. “We heard them loud and clear. We’re not going to close post offices, but we may reduce hours. This allows communities to keep their post offices and us to achieve cost savings. It’s a winwin proposition,” said David Walton, USPS corporate communications. “Meeting the needs of postal customers is, and will always be, a top priority. We continue to balance that by better aligning service options with customer demand and reducing the cost to serve,” said Postmaster General and CEO Patrick R. Donahoe. “With that said, we’ve listened to our customers in rural America and we’ve heard them loud and clear – they want to keep their Post Office open. We believe today’s announcement will serve our customers’ needs and allow us to achieve real savings to help the Postal Service return to long-term financial stability.” The new strategy would be implemented over a two-year, multi-phased approach and would not be completed until September 2014. Once implementation is completed, the Postal Service estimates savings of a half billion dollars annually. “The Postal Service is committed to serving America’s communities and providing a responsible and fair approach for our employees and customers,” said Megan Brennan, Postal Service Chief Operating Officer. “The Post Offices in rural America will re-
main open unless a community has a strong preference for one of the other options. We will not close any of these rural Post Offices without having provided a viable solution.” The Postal Service will provide an opportunity for the Postal Regulatory Commission to review this plan prior to making any changes. The Postal Service intends to file a request for an advisory opinion on the plan with the PRC later this month. Community meetings would then be conducted to review options in greater detail. Communities will be notified by mail of the date, time and location of these meetings. This new action complements existing alternatives which include providing mail delivery service to residents and businesses in the affected community by either rural carrier or highway contract route, contracting with local businesses to create a Village Post Office and offering service from a nearby post office. Survey research conducted by Opinion Research Corporation in February showed 54 percent of rural customers would prefer the new solution to maintain a local post office. Forty-six percent prefer one of the previously announced solutions (20 percent prefer Village Post Office, 15 percent prefer providing services at a nearby post office, 11 percent expanded rural delivery). This strategy would enable a town to possibly have a post office with modified hours, as well as a Village Post office. The Postal Service has implemented a voluntary moratorium on all postal facility closings through May 15, 2012. No closings or changes to post office operations will occur until after that time. In addition to maintaining a retail network of more than 31,000 post offices, the Postal Service also provides online access to postal products and services through usps.com and more than 70,000 alternate access locations. Nearly 40 percent of postal retail revenue comes from purchases on usps.com and through approved postal providers such as Walmart, Staples, Office Depot, Walgreen’s, Sam’s Club, Costco and many others. The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.
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ing Tall remake, how he became interested in Pusser. “You’re not old enough to remember, but in 196061, I was watching Gunsmoke and Highway Patrol with Broderick Crawford and that sparked an interest in law enforcement, and then when I got this big Sheriff making these traffic stops by my house. Every week there was a new Buford story. One of the things I try to tell people: One guy can make a difference in the world situation,” Sweat said. In response to a question from the Independent Appeal, Pusser-Garrison said that when she was a little girl, she never thought that her father would become the icon he eventually became.
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Reid Benson, Publicist, Madison Garrison, Pusser’s grand daughter, Lt. Jerry Elston, executive assistant to Sheriff David Woolfork in Madison County, Shirley Starks, family friend, Dwana PusserGarrison, daughter of Buford Pusser, Steve Sweat, historian, and Skyler Sweat take a moment to discuss Pusser’s impact on the community during a press conference at the release party for the DVD documentary and DVD re-release of the Walking Tall trilogy.
School board meets, discusses new lighting By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer
The McNairy County Board of Education met last Thursday and voted not to have a special called meeting to discuss a disciplinary hearing for a McNairy Central High School student who was not allowed to participate in graduation ceremonies as punishment for unspecified infractions of rules. The vote was 5-2, with board members Larry Smith and Kevin Isbell voting yes and Chairman Frank Lacey and board members Tony Chapman, Jean Jones, Lynn Baker and Jarrell Stanfield voting no. A motion to allow the student to participate in graduation ceremonies was later defeated by the same vote.
The board approved various custodial bids for waste disposal, fuel, diesel and school nutrition. They also approved an increase in price of $0.25 for school lunches. The board discussed a proposal by E & W Electrical Solutions to replace lighting in school gyms. There was, at first, some uncertainty among the board on whether the $10,000 threshold for bidding out work included grants or whether it could be counted on a school by school basis. The board ultimately voted to bid out the project. Director of Schools Charlie Miskelly said it was his understanding that if the education department does the project, it will have a grant to fund part of it. E & W contends that replacing the lights
with a different kind will save money. This proposal does not contemplate adding more lights, except E & W recommended adding more lights in the MCHS gym after this project is complete. The planning committee met May 7 and discussed how to raise the tax revenue to build the new schools at Adamsville and Selmer. The board voted to revise the internet policy. A couple of lines had to be added to the policy to bring it into line with Education Networks of America, Miskelly said. Each board member was asked to suggest five people to a Laymen’s Education Committee by this week, which will work with the board and the County Commission Education Committee.
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der and conspiracy to commit especially aggravated kidnapping and is being held at the Hardeman County jail. Teresa Mayes is being held without bond and Mary Frances Mayes is being held on $300,000 bond. Both Mary and Teresa Mayes are scheduled for a preliminary hearing on May 22. The hunt for Mayes encompassed three northern Mississippi counties. State and local law enforcement agents searched a densely wooded area about 10 miles from Mayes’ hometown near Guntown. Sightings of Mayes were reported in McNairy County, but he was never found here. Mayes was put on the FBI’s 10 Most Wanted List. As of last Friday, the investigation was still open as detectives were trying to determine if others helped Mayes.
The McNairy County Board of Education will be accepting bids for Custodial Uniforms, Dust Mops, Mats, Shop Towels, Dust Mop Handle and Frame. Bids should be delivered to the McNairy County Board of Education Office by 10:00 a.m. on May 18, 2012. Bids will be opened at that time. Bid specifications may be obtained at the following location: McNairy County Board of Education 170 West Court Avenue, Room 107 McNairy County Courthouse Selmer, TN 38375 The McNairy County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to award the contract as deemed in the best interest of the county.
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Selmer seeks grants By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer
The Selmer Board of Aldermen approved two grant applications at their May 8 meeting. The first is a Fire Prevention Grant that will be around $70,000, according to Fire Chief Anthony Carr. This grant will be used for smoke detectors. The match for this grant is about $1,800, Carr said. The second will be a continuation of a Department of Agriculture grant that the Selmer Fire Department has received for the last two years. This is a no-match grant, Carr told the board. Carr said he did not know how much this grant would be because the government sets the amount from year to year. This grant will be used for tools for heavy rescue, Carr said. In response to a question by Vice-Mayor Paul Simpson, Carr said he had obtained around $1 million in grants since he became fire chief in 2008. “He’s a grant machine,” said Mayor David Robinson.
Park and Recreation Director Sybil Dancer told the board the city had won a Special Needs athletics award from the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation The parks and recreation department offered special needs basketball, indoor soccer and baseball programs. Robinson suggested that Dancer keep the award in her office. “You’re absolutely the one that got that for us,” Robinson told Dancer. Dancer announced that they had started spring baseball. “We’re real excited about having the programs,” Dancer said. There were 20 kids participating in basketball, she said. “If you have never been to one of those games, you will really appreciate what you have,” Dancer said. Dancer also announced that the department got a $1,000 grant for Agricultural Growth Initiative from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture for the Farmer’s Market. The grant was used for reusable shopping bags. Dancer said these would be given to the farmers who set up in the market and they
will be able to give them to their customers. “They will be able to give these to their customers and let them put their produce or whatever they get in it and take it home. They can bring it back and use it again. That was the good thing about it. It’s a reusable bag,” Dancer said. Part of the grant money will be used for pamphlets that will have pictures of the market and some of the vendors. “I’m going out to their farms and taking pictures to put on that, just to let people know where we are located and what’s going on,” Dancer said. A third use for the money is printing business cards that will have the address of the farmer’s market and the farmers can put their names and times they will be at the market on the back of the cards and hand these out. “I think they’re going to have some good food there,” Dancer said. Finally, Dancer announced that there will be a public meeting at the Civic Center on May 21 at 6 p.m. about the Local Parks and Recreation Fund grant the department will be seeking for the Dixie park.
County children attend special lunch By Christen Coulon Editor
The Crazy K Steakhouse in Eastview treated special ed students from several area schools to lunch last Friday. The students from Selmer Elementary, Selmer Middle School and McNairy Central High School dined on a menu of chicken strips or hamburgers, fries, a drink of their choice, and dessert. “Our owner’s son is a special ed teacher, so he was kind of our inside guy, and then we set it all up,” said Becky Adkins, manager at the Crazy K Steakhouse. “It’s been a rewarding experience for the students, and they have really enjoyed the hats.” Adkins was referring to the free cowboy hats the restaurant gives to children when they dine at Crazy K’s. “We’re cooking like crazy,” Adkins said. “They told us like 130 lunches, so we have been busy.” Adkins reminds customers that anyone can schedule an event like this with Crazy K’s large dining room. She said that for very large events there is room for 150 at the Crazy K Ranch’s new event center in Michie. “We were very excited (about lunch); the kids have enjoyed it.
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McNairy County native Greg Byrne receives music award By Christen Coulon Editor
While McNairy County is known for its rich tradition of Rockabilly music, it is also noteworthy due to its growing tradition of music education. Dr. Greg Byrne recently added another chapter to that story after taking home the 2012 Kentucky Collegiate Music Teacher of the year award. Byrne, a 1983 graduate of McNairy Central High School, began playing music at a young age with his father. He later took that love of music to school, playing for the Selmer Middle School band. Byrne currently serves as a professor of music and Director of Percussion Studies at the University of Louisville and has compiled a long list of other musical accomplishments since leaving MCHS. He has served as an educational artist for Remo Inc. and Vic Firth Inc. where he traveled the world performing children’s concerts. He has also served on the national council for Tau Bet Sigma, worked as an advocate for musicians with disabilities through his educational DVD, “Opportunity to Succeed,” and has worked in numerous other positions in music education. However, Byrne said the roots of his musical success began right here in McNairy County. “Music saved my life when I was a kid,” Byrne said. “It became my identity when I was in town.” While at MCHS, the band was going through a time of
transition with five band directors serving in a four year span, but despite this, Byrne said that the directors he worked with had a major influence on his life and career. “There were times when I wanted to drop out of band,” Byrne said. But he said his band teachers always worked to challenge him and keep his interest in music. Byrne said that Greg Stover, Frank Congiardo and David Hurst all had a major impact on his success, and he even credited the Henco Corporation, which at times lent their fundraising employees, many of whom were former band directors, as guest directors to MCHS during a time when the school did not have a director of its own. During his time at MCHS, Byrne said that he had several wonderful teachers, and he said that their love of teaching rubbed off on him and helped him decide on a career in teaching as well. “It has to do with my experiences in Selmer,” Byrne said. “I wanted to be like the teachers that I had. It wasn’t just the music teachers that had an influence on me, even though my heart was in music. There were also history and English teachers that helped me decide that I wanted to teach. It’s great now to be able to engage students in music and help them with their lives.” Byrne continues to share the love of both music and teaching that he developed at McNairy Central with his students at Louisville.
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Children from county schools enjoy a special lunch provided by Crazy K Steakhouse. They have been very nice, and it’s a good learning experience for them,” said Meg Day, SES special ed teacher. Day said that the food was fantastic, and she would recommend Crazy K’s to anyone looking for a good restaurant to dine. One of Day’s students, a
fourth grader named Steven, said that he ate the chicken and french fries for lunch. “This is very nice,” said Steven. Once the elementary students left, students from SMS and MCHS took their place for lunch.
“We are just really thankful for the generosity of Mr. Kiser and his family,” said Hannah Bledsoe, special ed teacher with MCHS. “I thought it was cool,” said Howard, an MCHS student on the lunch invite. “Thanks for the food...It’s great.”
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Improvements to Ross Building coming along By Janet Rail Publisher
The Milledgeville Mayor and Board of Aldermen met last Monday and remain focused on getting the newly donated building located in the city limits from the Bill Ross family on March 1, 2012 ready for citizens to use and enjoy. The board unanimously passed a motion to name the building the Dr. M.O. Ross Memorial Building and also passed the following motions: 1) to purchase a steel memorial with bronze plaque for the front of the building at a cost of $2,200-2,500, a wrought iron sign for the back of the building at a cost of $1,000 and to also purchase a plaque of commemoration inside the building at an undisclosed price. 2) the purchase of the best value and price of replacement windows at the discretion of the mayor. 3) the purchase of cabinets and counter tops for $1,500 with Michael Tuberville agreeing to do the labor at no cost. 4 )Termite inspection by Homestead Pest Control of Jackson, Tn and treatment at approx. $85 annually. 5) The mayor has the authority to purchase any supplies necessary to complete repairs not to exceed $5,000. 6) Mayor Dannie
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Kennedy will get pricing on new linoleum flooring for the building and subflooring and present to board at next meeting. The city voted against a request from the McNairy County Developmental Services for a donation of $1,000. The board approved the purchase of four shirts for new firemen and noted that some remain without turnout gear. The city will host a BBQ on June 16, 2012 with barbeque pork, chicken and bologna for sale to raise money for the fire department. The cookout will be held under the new car porch top installed by the fire department recently. The board stated they had received more rock to be put around the city park and the city streets were recently mowed by Chester County. The mayor relayed the presentation to native Reggie Churchwell at his recent induction to the Rockabilly Hall of Fame went well and Reggie was very appreciative. The city recently completed some clean up in the community and discussed the news that the Post Office will remain open but may have limited hours of service. The board accepted the minutes and financial report in old business and adjourned.
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A gravel truck owned by the McNairy County Highway Department overturned on Hubert Manuel Road in Michie last Tuesday. The truck was driven by Robert Council Bias, Jr., who was on the job, according to Trooper Kennie Lamberth of the Tennessee Highway Patrol, who responded to the accident.
Whitten benefit raises $13,000 for Stantonville resident By Emily Pitts Staff Writer
A benefit was hosted last Saturday for Stantonville resident Micah Whitten, who has been a Tennessee State Trooper for 23 years. Whitten was diagnosed with Wilson Disease, which causes too much copper to accumulate in the liver as well as other vital organs. After receiving a liver transplant in 2011 and undergoing many paracentesis procedures, he began to show progress but suffered a stroke on April 8. He is now working with therapists to improve his condition. The benefit was hosted by Whitten’s friends and family and was largely a success. According to Dana Johnson, one of the event’s organizers, the benefit brought in about $13,000, all of which will go to help Whitten and his family pay medical bills and help with the cost of everyday living.
Selmer board approves annual budget By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer
The Selmer Board of Aldermen approved next year’s budget and adopted amendments to this year’s budget at its May 8 meeting. The board approved the first reading of the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30, 2013. This budget projects total revenues of $10,936.631 and expenditures of $9,128,120. This budget sets the property tax rate at $0.806 per $100 value, the same as in last year’s budget. The budget will become final upon passage on one more reading. The board also amended this year’s budget, increasing both rev-
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Community support for the event was overwhelming. The Smokehouse Rednecks prepared barbecued pork, chickens, and bologna, and many local bands showed up to provide entertainment. There was also a cakewalk, cow pie bingo, and a charity motorcycle ride. “It’s a very good event for a very good person,” said Robin Gafford, a high school friend of Whitten. Whitten himself was also on hand at the event and expressed his gratitude for all the support he has received. “I am humbled by it,” said Whitten. “I appreciate everybody coming out and all the support people have given me, especially through prayer.” The benefit’s organizers Dana Johnson and Tammy Moore, as well as the family of Micah Whitten, would like to thank everyone who helped make the benefit a success. Anyone
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Lady, who helped with Cow Pie Bingo, was popular with the children. who wishes to help Whitten and his family at this time can donate money into his account at Farmers and Merchants Bank in Adamsville. All contributions are greatly appreciated.
Jerrolds joins team at Home Banking Company (Submitted) -- Home Banking Company President and CEO Jim Rickman announces that Chris Jerrolds will be joining the lending team at the Savannah office. Rickman comments, “As Senior Vice President, Chris joins an already successful group, but brings his own expertise. He has an extensive and widespread background, serving as President and CEO of Central Bank for 15 years. His banking education includes training at the Sheshunoff Graduate School of Banking in 2009, and prior to that The Graduate School of Banking at LSU in 2002. Chris also attended the American Bankers Association National Commercial Lending School. We are lucky to have someone with his training and experience join our lending team.” Chris credits his degree in accounting from the University of Tennessee in 1984 for beginning his career and developing a love for all things financial. After graduation he went to
work for a CPA firm in Nashville, and then owned and operated a CPA firm in Savannah. He calls Savannah home and is happy to be continuing his career here. “I’m thrilled,” Chris says, “to be a part of such a successful company that’s how such dedication and care to the people of Savannah. Home Banking Company has always been a name synonymous with service, commitment, and friendly faces. I am happy to be a part of a community bank as reputable as Home Banking Company.” Chris is married to Michelle who teaches second grade in Hardin County. They have two sons, John: age 24, and Christopher: age 20. The Jerrolds attend First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Savannah where Chris serves as an Elder. “Chris Jerrolds”, bank president Rickman concludes, “is experienced and totally dedicated to helping the people of our community with all of their lending needs.”
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whistling tea pot, blowing steam off and on every time Columnist it got heated up. Sometimes, A couple weeks ago, I was it is hard to just let go. I think asked what is the purpose this is true with anything in of my writing. I was taken life. I am not an expert in anything other than aback. what I think and feel, I really didn’t have and sometimes that one answer for her. I gets so complicated told her it started off I am not sure of myas a healing process self. I do know that it for me. To get things is time for me to let out of my head and go of all those jouron to paper, so that maybe I could let go Laura Specie nals one by one. Letting go of the pain whatever was bothand the losses I have ering me at the time. It was also a way for me to had over the years won’t be express things as I wish they easy. There will always be could be and should be and pain and loss. I can choose aren’t. Then, I thought may- to let it rule my life, or I can be it was because I want to do what was suggested to make other people feel what me all those years ago. Write I feel when I write some- it, read it, destroy it. Release thing. Sometimes my writ- the pain so that it doesn’t ing has been dark, some of hurt anymore. Ask me now it pure joy of remembrance why I write, I still don’t have of innocence and being the answer. I guess maybe care-free. The people that because I feel like if I can have come and gone in my make someone laugh in relife I want to remember, the membrance of something or pain I would like to forget. someone in another time or Sometimes that isn’t always place, or help someone then easy. I was once told I was I feel like I have done somean unforgiving person. This thing special. Maybe it is because I may be true to a degree. It is always easier to remember want to keep something inthe pain caused by one than side me alive that has been it is to remember the good. there all along. The desire to I took out one of my jour- help people. The desire to nals from the mid 70’s and write that book of short stofound a lot of sadness there. ries and poetry. The dream I was always unhappy about is what keeps me going. If I something or other. Some lose the dream, then I think stuff that was just petty, and a part of me will die. That some, well, the pain was so has been my life’s dream. I great I had to write it. I was try to hold on for dear life told that writing was thera- sometimes. I will keep writing until I can’t anymore. peutic. You should write what it If you have a dream, hold on is that is bothering you, read to it. Who knows? Some day it and throw it away. That that dream may happen. Oh, the journals? I will way you can get it out of your head and forget it. So I was be having a burning party of told. I did write stuff down. one. Burning them one at a All most daily. The problem time, getting rid of the pain was, I didn’t throw it away. one at a time. Have a great week Not only did the pain that I L a u r a _ Sp e c i e @ y a h o o. wrote about stay around for me to read any time, it also com stayed in my head. Over the years, it would be like that
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Mcnairy voices Would you pay one-half cent more in sales tax if they used the money for two new schools?
Shanah Frye (Bethel Springs):
Mary Robinson (Selmer):
Ray Bizzell (Selmer):
Penny Kesley (Selmer):
Steve Shaw (Michie):
Casey Henson (Selmer):
“Oh yeah, I do because I think two new schools would be good for this county.”
“ Yes, I’d be for that.”
“Yeah, I can deal with that. Education is great. Everybody needs it. I have no problem with my tax dollars going for education. That’s fine.”
“Yes, I would. They need it.”
“If they use it for the schools, yeah,”
“Yeah, sure.”
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One Moore Novel: Calico Joe By Molly Moore
Castle swiftly takes center stage because he is breaking records left and right, while John Grisham also becoming a fan favorite. Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Among those fans is the 198 pages eleven year old son of Copyright : April 10, 2012 Warren Tracey, a partyJoe Castle is a small ing, drinking, barbarian town kid playing for a of a man who happens AA baseball team, with a to pitch for the Mets. world of talent and likeWarren’s son, Paul, ability to boot. As luck is in the stands the day would have it, two playthe Mets play the Cubs. ers are injured and he is Molly Moore Paul idolizes Joe Castle, quickly pulled from the but continues to show trenches up to major loyalty to his father- until his league heaven- the Cubs. father throws a fastball no one The year is 1973. will never forget. Columnist
Calico Joe is not the typical legal thriller you might expect from Grisham. This is along the lines of A Painted House- but not as good. It is a quick read the guys will enjoy a bit more. I never felt overwhelmed by the baseball lingo and statistics; however, I lost interest once I settled on the theme: good overcomes evil (blah, blah, blah). The coolest character is the small-town newspaper editor; the others simply fall short. If I was on a plane, or snowed in I would be happy to read Calico Joe. It is not horrible, just not terribly deep. Sometimes
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Kennedy shares some facts about Purdy Cemeteries By Nancy Kennedy Contributor
Last year Joe Robert Henry and Bill Moore started the ‘Purdy Clean-Up Cemetery Crew.’ Other interested citizens became involved along with men from the Fellowship Club, Purdy Masonic Lodge #132 and the black community. They started with the Purdy Cemetery down by the road near the Fielding Hurst House with massive clean-up and then moved to the cemetery on the hill. The cemeteries have been cleaned numerous time in the past few years, but no one has maintained the cemeteries after cleanup. The goal of the Purdy CleanUp Crew is to keep the cemeteries clean. They don’t have the equipment to cut big trees and help is needed to cut a huge dead tree in the Wisdom Cemetery. Help is appreciated, contact Joe Robert or Bill if you want to help. We have a lot of visitors interested in our history and ge-
nealogy that want to see Purdy and the cemeteries. It is hard to understand and explain why Purdy had two cemeteries less than a half mile apart the way the crow flies, and both named Purdy Cemetery. Wisdom and Wright were both early settlers to McNairy County and the town of Purdy. Benjamin Wright built a log cabin on the hill, west of the town and just south of the stage road. Later he built a house in town. Delia Steadman was buried near his log cabin in 1820, relationship to the Wright family unknown. Then Benjamin Wright buried a step daughter, J. A. E. Harwell, in 1824, starting a family cemetery near his first home. Benjamin and Martha are buried here along with some of their children and their slaves. W. S. Wisdom built a house just north of the old stage road that went though Purdy to Bethel. Mary Wisdom and Julianna Cross were the first ones buried in this cemetery in 1838. Wisdom and his first
wife are buried here but the second wife Celia Shull Wisdom is buried with her first husband in the Wright Cemetery. Signs have been erected by the McNairy County Historical Society to differentiate the two cemeteries. Purdy
Wisdom Cemetery and Purdy Wright Cemetery both have direction markers placed on Purdy Beauty Hill Road. Thanks to Margaret Hendrick and Needles & Pin Quilters for making this possible. Thanks also to the Hwy Dept for putting the signs up.
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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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Eual R. Austin, 84 died Friday in Jackson. Services were Monday at 11:00 at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer with Andrew Thompson officiating. Burial followed in Hope McNairy County Memorial Cemetery at Selmer, Tennessee. Mr. Austin grew up in the Jacks Creek area in Chester County. He was a U. S. Navy Seaman First Class from 1945-1946. He owned Austin’s Barber Shop in Jackson and Eastgate Barber Shop in Memphis. He also owned and operated Nancy’s Fabrics and Drapery Company and Joy’s Untrasonic, both in Memphis. Survivors include sons Dennis Austin (Joy) of Jackson and Danny Austin (Vanita) of Selmer; grandson John Austin (Katie); granddaughters Emily Austin Thompson (Andrew) and Anna Elizabeth Austin; great-granddaughters Jayden Danielle Austin, Alice Elizabeth Thompson, Alli Claire Austin, Mary Katherine Austin. He was preceded in death by parents Homer and Velmar Stanfill Austin; brothers Clettus, Earl, Ottis, and Max Austin; sister Faye Day; and grandson Daniel Austin. Memorials may be made to Relay for Life.
Mary Jane Estes was born August 22, 1924 in McNairy County, TN, the daughter of the late Henry and Gladys Smith Flowers. She was united in marriage to William Madison Estes in the summer of 1941. Mr. Estes preceded her in death on April 25, 2005. Mrs. Estes worked at several garment factories in the McNairy County area, Brown Shoe Company, and part-time for 17 years at Southwest TN Human Resources. She was a member of the Selmer Second Baptist Church in Selmer, Tennessee. She enjoyed cooking for her family, especially Sunday dinners. Mrs. Estes departed this life on May 5, 2012 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 87 Years, 8 Months, 13 Days. She is survived by two sons, W.C, Estes and wife Ann of Jackson, TN, Doug Estes and wife JoAnn of Bethel Spring, TN; a daughter, Kathereine Ingle of Selmer, TN; six grandchildren, Tammy Cooper and husband Tim of Bethel Springs, TN, Kristy Estes of Selmer, TN, Lisa Harston and husband Stan of Jackson, TN, Shelia Robertson and husband Michael of Shiloh, TN, Patty Vickers and husband Jeff of Selmer, TN, Stacie Black of Bethel Springs, TN; 15 Great Grandchildren, eight great great grandchildren; host of extended family and friends. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Estes was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Tom Ingle; two brothers, Howard Flowers and Acie Flowers; and a grandson, Thomas Wayne Ingle. Services were held on May 7, 2012 at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Tony Polk officiating. Burial followed in the Moore’s Schoolhouse Cemetery at Selmer, Tennessee.
Ora Layton Aldridge Rice was born July 2, 1922 in McNairy County, TN, the daughter of the late Harrison and Doshie Susan Archer Aldridge. She was united in marriage to Gaylord P. “G.P.” Rice in November in 1945. Mr. Rice preceded her in death in November of 1972. Mrs. Rice was a certified nursing assistant for over 30 years, she worked at Shelby County Nursing Home for several years. She was a longtime resident of Memphis, a fan of Memphis State basketball, loved the Atlanta Braves, sang in the choir at LaBelle Baptist church in Whitehaven, and had also worked as a waitress at Southwestern Grill. She loved her family and was a second mother to her nieces and nephews. Mrs. Rice departed this life on May 2, 2012 in Altamonte Springs, Florida at the age of 89 years, 10 months. She is survived by a brother-in-law, Grover E. Ward of Memphis, TN; nephew, Harrison Eugene Ward and wife Teri of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; nieces, Doshie Mildred Byrd and husband Scot of Ventress, LA and Hannah Layton Aldridge of Maitland, FL; great nephews, Richard Scot Byrd and wife Pam of Port Island, LA and Caleb Lee Ward, III of Memphis, TN; great niece, Tabitha Melissa Byrd and fiance’ Joel fo Baton Rouge, LA; host of extended family and friends. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Rice was preceded in death by sister, Callie Mildred Ward; brother, James Harrison Aldridge; nephew, Caleb Lee Ward, Jr. Services were held on May 5, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Refuge Church of Christ in Bethel Springs, Tennessee, with Michael Price officiating. Burial followed in the Refuge Cemetery at Bethel Springs, Tennessee.
Marie Brown Marie Brown was born January 21, 1929 in Michie, TN, the daughter of the late O. O. and Lois Williams Moore. She was united in marriage to James T. Brown on December 23, 1948. Mrs. Brown was formerly employed as a supervisor in the garment manufacturing industry. She also worked for BrownShoe Company in Selmer, and the former Maple Hill Nursing Home. She loved to work in her garden, quilt, crochet, tend her flowers, and go fishing. Mrs. Brown was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Selmer. Mrs. Brown departed this life on May 1, 2012 in Stantonville, TN at the age of 83 years, 3 months, 10 days. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, James T. (Buddy) Brown of Stantonville, TN; a daughter, Pat Rickman and husband Nelson of Selmer, TN; a son, Billy Brown and wife Pam of Stantonville, TN; four grandchildren: Chad Rickman and wife Laura, Monica Matlock and husband Jay, Beth Baker and husband Bradley, Kerry Brown and wife Beth; eleven great-grandchildren: Sidney Rickman, Braden Rickman, Trey Rickman, Case Rickman, Ty Matlock, Hannah Matlock, Sam Matlock, Kailey Baker, Lainey Baker, Makayla Brown, Kason Brown; two sisters, Louise Clayton of Corinth, MS and Juanita (Tot) Taylor of Michie, TN; a brother, Paul Moore of Michie, TN; and many extended family and friends. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by two brothers, Travis Moore and J. R. (Bully) Moore. Services were held on May 3, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Chad Balentine and J. D. Matlock officiating. Burial followed in the Union Grove Cemetery in Selmer, TN.
Marilyn Chamberlin Marilyn M. Chamberlin was born August 25, 1927 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late George and Evelyn Glynn Manning. She departed this life on May 10, 2012 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 84 years, 8 months, 15 days. Mrs. Chamberlin was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Jackson, TN and was a homemaker. She was the widow of C. Joseph Chamberlin. She is survived by two daughters, Kathleen Graham and husband Samuel of Bethel Springs, TN, Karen Maddock and husband David of Sonora, CA; two brothers, George Manning Jr. of Chicago, IL, Albert J. Manning of Greenville, SC; four grandchildren, Thomas Graham of Scottsboro, AL, Jeffrey P. Graham of Oakland, TN, H. Joseph Lauterbach of Cupertino, CA, Hank Graham of Hernando, MS; seven great grandchildren, Jacob Graham, Kaleb Graham, Kameron Graham, Nicole Lauterbach, Taylor Watkins, Landon Watkins, Dustin McDonald; a great-greatgrandchild, Eva Claire McDonald. A host of extended family and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Chamberlin was preceded in death by a son, Charles Joseph Chamberlin. There was no public service. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer was in charge of arrangements. Guestbook may be signed at www.shackelfordfuneraldirectors.com Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN.
Lucy W. Davis Lucy W. Davis of Selmer, TN was born July 19, 1939 in Chattaroy, WV, the daughter of the late Daniel and Malissa Finley Watson. She departed this life on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 in Corinth, MS at the age of 72 years, 9 months, 19 days. Ms. Davis worked at General Electric for approximately 12 years and at Dollar General for about 20 years. She was presently working part-time at Southwood Inn in Selmer. She enjoyed reading and watching sports. She was an Assembly of God. She is survived by a daughter, Patsy Moore (Troy) and family of Selmer, TN; three sons, Joey Davis (Connie) and family of Oakland, TN, Tommy Davis (Perry) of Selmer, TN, Ty Davis of Selmer, TN; two grandchildren, John Thomas Davis of Selmer, TN, Joshua Davis of Selmer, TN; four sisters, Annie Brewster of Chattaroy, WV, Peggy Corea of Bakersfield, CA, Bessie Watson of Chattaroy, WV, Millie Kaseeska of Tampa, FL; five brothers, Jim Watson of Oak Hill, WV, Louie Watson of Chillicothe, OH, Joe Watson of Stoutsville, OH, Bill Watson of Williamson, WV, Tony Watson of Havre de Grace, MD ; her stepmother, Ethel Watson of Richlands, VA. A host of extended family and friends. In addition to her parents, Ms. Davis was preceded in death by two sisters, Wanda Faye Craven and Barbara Coldwell. Services were held on May 12, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Bro. Clint Overton officiating. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Larron King Family Trust in care of Regions Bank.
Scott D. Hadley Scott D. Hadley was born August 1, 1967 in Nashville, TN, the son of Gerald Hadley, Jr. and Loretta Sullivan Hadley. He was united in marriage to Billie McDaniel on May 4, 1991. Mr. Hadley was a caprenter. He was a loving son, husband, father and grandfather. In his spare time, he enjoyed looking for arrowheads and spending time with his grandsons. He was well known for his wonderful chocolate chess pies. He will be greatly missed and was loved by all who knew him. Mr. Hadley departed this life on May 1, 2012 in Corinth, Mississippi at the age of 44 years, 9 months. He is survived by his wife Billie Hadley of Counce, TN; two daughters, Keisha Tinsley and husband Jordan of Michie, TN, Misty Hulen and husband Jeremy of Savannah, TN; his mother, Loretta Hadley of Bethel Springs, TN; father, Gerald Hadley, Jr and wife Kathy of Bethel Springs, TN; three grandsons, Hunter Stricklin, Fisher Hulen, Charlie Tinsley; two brothers, Kristopher Hadley of Bethel Springs, TN, Jesse Hadley of Bethel Springs, TN; two sisters, April Adams and husband Shane of Bethel Springs, TN, Vickie Smith and husband Randall of Bethel Springs, TN; paternal grandfather, Rev. Gerald Hadley, Sr and wife Jannie of Ramer, TN; host of nieces, nephews, and friends. He is preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Dennis Sullivan, Jr. and Anna Dee Sullivan; paternal grandmother, Betty Patterson Hadley. Services were held on May 4, 2012 at 4 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee. Burial followed in the Falcon Cemetery at Selmer, Tennessee.
Michael A. Moneypenny Sr. Michael Arthur Moneypenny Sr. was born November 27, 1942 in Fennimore, WI, the son of the late Chester Moneypenny Jr., and Alva Christopherson Moneypenny. Mike lived in Fennimore, WI for 25 years, Alaska and in Michie TN fo r10 years. He loved playing his steel guitar, pedal steels and dobro. He sang the older country songs, old rock & roll and gospel. Mike entertained at nursing homes, assisted living homes, Rockabilly Hall of Fame in Jackson, and various small bands. Music was his joy and he recorded his own songs from home, put them on CD and played them over Paltalk. He is survived b his wife Loreen Moneypenny of Michie, TN; six children, three stepchildren; three sisters; and a host of grandchildren, stepchildren, nieces, and nephews. A private memorial service will be held at a later time.
Carlene Roberson Roberts Carlene Roberson Roberts was born in Jackson, Tennessee on November 6, 1959, the daughter of the late Oles Odel and Pauline Wilbanks Roberson. On May 5, 1989 she was united in marriage to Robin Roberts, who preceded his wife in death on August 4, 1992. Mrs. Roberts was a cook for Cathy’s Restaurant in Trenton, Tennessee. She enjoyed flowers, gardening and cooking. Mrs. Roberts loved spending time with her family and friends. She was a good mother and grandmother. Mrs. Roberts departed this life on May 5, 2012 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 52 years, 5 months and 29 days. She is survived by 3 daughters, April Roberson and friend Teresa Brown, Casina Anderson and friend Joseph Skufca, all of Savannah, Tennessee and Tiffany Hodge and husband Lee of Adamsville, Tennessee one son, Jason Davis of Savannah, Tennessee her grandmother, Lela Pearl Davis, 2 sisters, Sarah Horner of Brazil, Tennessee and Betty Sue Childers of Humbolt, Tennessee, 3 grandchildren, Liberty Rose Skufca, Haley Nicole Hodge and Kayla Ann Hodge In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by one son, James Prather Evans, Jr., 2 sisters, Ann Anderson and Nell Johnson, 3 brothers, McClain Roberson, Ernest Roberson and Bobby Davis and one brother in law, Michael Roberts. Services will be held on May 9, 2012 at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah, Tennessee, with Steve Nelson officiating. Burial will follow in the Walnut Grove Cemetery Hardin County, Tennessee.
James E. York Mr. James E. York of Silerton departed this life Thursday, May 3, 2012 at his home at the age of 70 years, 10 months and 7 days. Mr. York was born in McNairy County on June 26, 1941 to the late William Edward “Button” and Beulah Betha Milstead York. He served his country in the United States Army from 1963 to 1965 and worked in the timber industry prior to retirement. He lived in the Silerton area for the past 12 years and had attended Silerton Baptist Church in the past. A graveside service was held Saturday, May 5, 2012 at the Silerton Baptist Cemetery in Silerton, TN with Joy Dean Foster officiating. Professional arrangements were provided by Shackelford Funeral Directors of Bolivar, Inc. As survivors, he leaves a son, James E. (Bo) York, Jr. of Middleton; two daughters, Jeanette Wilson of Middleton and Denise Vaughn of Middleton; a sister, Betty York Sands of Phenix City, AL; a brother, Larry Neal York of Silerton; and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a daughter, Janice Marie, and three sisters, Laura Ann York Davis, Nettie Mae Whitten and Cortia Lee York.
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Thank you The First Annual Mother/Daughter Banquet at Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church was a huge success. The ladies enjoyed a great meal and Ruby Barber brought a timely devotional. It was a wonderful opportunity to honor and remember Mother’s Day. We welcome you to worship with us each week. We are located at the corner of Sulphur Springs and Dunaway Roads.
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Happy 50th Anniversary George and Shirley Berry! They were married May 19, 1962 in Moscow, TN. The Berrys will celebrate with a renewal of their vows on Saturday, May 19, 2012.
Look who’s turning 1 and into EVERYTHING!!! Jeffrey Leelynn Crews will celebrate his birthday at the Selmer City Park on Sunday, May 20th at 4 p.m. Proud parents are Jimmy and Crystal Crews of Stantonville, TN. Proud grandparents are Granddaddy and Grammy (Randy and Melvene Crews) of Dyersburg, TN and Papa and Nana (Jeffery and Jammie Roberson) of Stantonville, TN.
community events choirs, singers, dancers, steppers, djs, visual artists, instrument players, bands, and martial artists to provide entertainment, demonstrations and sets for a day of fundraising on Saturday, July 28, 2012, Bethel Springs Community Center, 40 S. Parkway, Bethel Springs, TN to build family reunions and benefit the building of a Rosenwald Family Center in West Tennessee. Contact Shirley at floydbash@live.com. Phone (731)415-2588 for more information. • Summer Reading at Library Jack McConnico Library, in compliance with the TN State Library and Archives would like to announce Dream Big – Read!, our summer reading program for 2012. Calling all big dreamers! Plan to join us for crafts, book readings, free food, and man more fun events. The child
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By Mrs. T.C. Williams Wheaty Martin, Troy A. Hurst and George Hurst visited Junior Roberson last Sunday evening in Montezuma. He has been in the hospital, but is doing better. Shirley and T.C. Williams visited Gladys Butler on Friday at McNairy Regional Hospital. She was getting ready to go home on Saturday. She is doing much better. Our prayers are with her, that she may continue to improve. Erica and Jayla Jones of Laverne spent Mother’s Day with her parents and sister Tamela, Clifton, Marie Goodrum, and Chasity Sain and other members of the family. They attended morning service at the church where Jayla sang a song to her mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother for a Mother’s day tribute. Charles Martin from UT Martin visited his grandmoth-
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•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, c/o Shirley King, 250 Twin View Circle, Selmer, TN 38375
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• Savannah DMV Closed The Hardin County Driver Service Center located at 60 Brazelton Street, Unit 10, in Savannah is temporarily closed due to a building maintenance issue. The facility will be closed until further notice. During the closure, citizens may visit neighboring driver service centers in Hardeman or Lawrence Counties. Additionally, the Chester County and Henderson County Clerk’s offices can also produce duplicates and renewals for noncommercial driver licenses or citizens may renew online at www.tn.gov Nearby driver service options are located at the following facilities: · Hardeman County Driver Service Center – 200 Harris Street, Whiteville, TN 38075 · Lawrence County Driver Service Center – 235 E. Gaines Street, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464 · Chester County Clerk – 133 E. Main Street, Henderson, TN 38340 · Henderson County Clerk – 17 Monroe Ave., Suite 2, Lexington, TN 38351
The family of Brandon Scott Brown would like to thank each of you for your prayers, visits, words of kindness, the beautiful flowers, cards, and phone calls. A special thank you to the following: Bro. Phil Mitchell for your friendship and the touching eulogy; to Bro. Tim Elrod and Good Hope Baptist church for their outpouring of love and fellowship meal. Words cannot express how blessed we are to have such a loving, supportive group of friends and community. We love you all. Mike Brown and Janet Penny Lindsey and Richard The family of Brandon Scott Brown
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(age 12 and under) that checks out and reads the most books from the library will receive a grand prize! No previous winners are eligible for the grand prize. Events will be June 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call library director Norma Humphries at 45-5571. • Olde Southern Holiday Trip The McNairy County Senior Center presents a 5 day/4 night Olde Southern Holiday Trip November 26-30, 2012 to include a visit to the Billy Graham Library, Guided tour of Charlotte, N.C., “Candlelight” Tour of the Biltmore House in Asheville, NC with a Holiday Dinner at the Biltmore Estate, visit to the Historic Town of Old Salem, Winston Salem, NC, Dinner and Holiday Show “The Real Christmas Story, admission to the NASCAR Hall of Fame and much more. For further information contact Cindy Thrasher at 632-0302.
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• Selmer Classic Cruisers at Rockabilly Café Please join us for a cruise-in on the 2nd Thursday of every month (April through October) from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Rockabilly Café in Selmer. Since Rockabilly Café is kind enough to open up especially for us, we will meet even if it is a rainy day. You don’t have to bring a classic car to join us! Everyone is welcome to attend. For up-to-date information, please join our Facebook group, Selmer Classic Cruisers.
May 17
• Southwest Human Resource Agency Commodities Distribution Southwest Human Resource Agency will be distributing commodities on Thursday, May 17 at the National Guard Armory in Selmer. Distribution will be from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. No papers will be
accepted after 12 p.m. Each person will only be allowed to pick up for 2 households. This program is funded by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture and Tennessee Department of Human Services. No person on the basis of handicap, race, color, religion, sex, age or national origin will be subjected to discrimination in the operation of this program.
May 19
• Tennesssee Old Iron Club The Tennessee Old Iron Club will be at Burnt Church on Saturday, May 19 during “Farm Day” Tractors, mules, etc. will be on display. Concessions available. • 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 in Selmer.
May 21
• Senior Driving Class The AARP Safe Driving Course will be offered at the M:cNairy County Senior Center, 408 A Park Avenue, Adamsville on May 2122 from 12:20-4:30 each day. Everyone 50 years of age or older is invited to attend the class. Check with your insurance company to find out if discounts are available on your auto premiums. The 8-hour refresher course will be taught by an AARP certified instructor. Registration fees will be sponsored by Hardin County Bank. For urther information or to pre-register, call Cindy Thrasher at 632-0302.
May 19
•Cypress Creek Mock Trauma The Mending Hearts Outreach, Inc, a newly developed outreach ministry of Cypress Creek First Baptist Church will be putting on a mock trauma entitled “Life Choices” r/t the consequences of distractions while driving, whether texting or driving, or talking to friends, etc. This
event is geared towards our youth today and anyone who is more concerned with other “things” while driving a vehicle on today’s busy roads. This will be May 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
May 21
• Curtis Hill VBS Curtis Hill Church of God of Prophecy (1642 Curtis Hill Church Rd.) invites families 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. • Chewalla Baptist VBS Chewalla Baptist will hold their Vacation Bible School on Monday, May 21-Thursday, May 24 from 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. daily. VBS is for children ages Kindergarten-5th Grade. The theme is “Sky: Everything is Possible with God”. If your child needs a ride to VBS, call (731) 239-6222.
May 23
• Buford Pusser Festival Please join us for the 24th Annual Sheriff Buford Pusser Festival. The Carnival begins on Wednesday and continues each night through the close of the festival on Saturday night with rides, booths, food and fun for all. Gospel Music on Wednesday, May 23rd, at 7 pm Featuring: The Cagle Family, Wanda Ferguson, Vicki Atkins, Belinda Christopher and Chase Teague. • Karaoke Night Thursday, May 24th, is “Karaoke Night” at 7 p.m. sponsored by Ma Ma Fia’s Café and hosted by Mike Bernier. Come out and sing a song, dance or just enjoy the music! • Buford Pusser Bus Tour Friday, May 25th there will be a bus tour of the local Buford Pusser sites led by Buford’s daughter Dwana Pusser Garrison, Buford Pusser historian Steve Sweat and Jack Coffman. Anchor Trailways bus will leave from the museum at 9:30 am Also on Friday night, join us for
Independent Appeal v Page 9A “Adamsville Idol” at 6 pm at the pavilion. After the competition there will be a showing of “Walking Tall” including the interviews from the new release. • 5 K Run Saturday, May 26th, is the big day, beginning with a 5K run at 8:30 a.m. at the Buford Pusser Home and Museum, Car Show from 8 am – 3 pm with judging at noon and awards at 3 p.m., Parade at 10:30 am, Opening Ceremonies under the pavilion at 11 am with the announcement of the Local and National Law Enforcement Officer of the year, Storytelling at 3 p.m. at the Buford Pusser Home and Museum featuring Jack Coffman and Steve Sweat. The Battle of the Bands will begin at 5 pm at the pavilion with the winner going on to participate in Darryl Worley’s Tennessee River Run Battle of the Bands Finals in September. There is also a CASH prize. SPWA Championship Wrestling at 7 pm will close out the festival. For additional information or questions regarding this year’s festival please contact the Buford Pusser Home and Museum at 731-632-4080 or by email at info@bufordpussermuseum. com.
May 24
• Cypress Creek Baptist Church Senior’s Day Cypress Creek 1st Baptist Church is having a Senior’s Day, 62 years old 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, call 645-8094.
May 26
• Chewalla Gathering The Chewalla Gathering will be held on May 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Chewalla Fire Department. Everyone is welcome for potluck lunch.
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Burks Celebrates 100 Years by Dorothy Goodrum There are a lot of things in life we celebrate, but as Willard Scott, my favorite weather man would say “there is something about a 100th birthday.” This Sunday May 20th, we will be celebrating Grace Burks 100 birthdays. Ms. Grace is a unique lady and I am sure she has seen a lot of things in her life. Now, I have seen a lot of things that have changed in my life so can you image how many changes • Meet and Greet A County Candidate meet and greet will be at Bethel Springs Civic Center Pavillion Saturday, May 26 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Meet Ronnie Brooks, Candidate for county mayor. There will be Gospel singers, and music by several local groups. Free hot dogs and drinks.
Ms. Grace has seen. This Sunday she will be having a birthday party giving by her family to celebrate this milestone in her life. I am not sure how many of us will live to see the 100th birthday, so from Ms. Grace family, please come out and help her celebrate this great day. The family asks that no presents be brought. The party will begin at 2 p.m. We look forward to the day and hope you can come. Until next time. Come out and enjoy the fun. Bring your own lawn chair. • Bluegrass show in June The Clay Wagoner Memorial Bluegrass Show will NOT be held in May. Next show will be June 16th at the Community Center in Adamsville featuring Lisa Lambert and Pine Ridge Boys.
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District Champs substate bound
Staff Photo by Andrew Alexander
(Left) The 2012 District 14-AA Champion McNairy Central Bobcat players and coaches show off their championship plaque after defeating the Lexington Tigers 3-1 for their first district title since 1987. (Right) After turning what the team thought was a perfectly executed double-play to win over Dyersburg last Monday, Blake Chandler and Coach Brian Franks embrace, but the call was overturned. Unshaken, Chandler struck out the next batter, sending MCHS to the Region 7-AA Championship game where they will play Covington today at home, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Bobcats make history with district championship, substate berth, most wins in school history By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer
For the first time in a quarter century, the McNairy Central Bobcats can call themselves district champions after rolling through the District 14-AA Tournament unbeaten, but that is only the beginning of their historic run. “It feels great to get that win, to get that district championship, but it’s just scratching the surface for us,” said Bobcat head coach Brian Franks. “I’ve got a group of seniors this year, and they were the first class I started with when they were freshman, so it’s definitely great to get that first district championship under our belt, and it’s even sweeter because it’s the first one in 25 years.” Giving up only three runs combined in wins over Jackson Central-Merry, Bolivar Central, and two against Lexington last week, the Bobcats clinched the No. 1-seed in the Region 7-AA Tournament and showed they are ready to
march deep into the post-season by defeating Dyersburg. “I’m really proud of the guys, and I know they’re excited,” said Franks, “and I believe the whole community and all the surrounding areas are excited for us also.” That excitement was apparent when tons a fans from all over the county and surrounding areas flooded MCHS to watch McNairy Central make history last Monday.
McNairy Central- 4 Dyersburg- 0
Before playing the Trojans in the semifinals of the Region 7-AA Tournament, Bobcat head coach Brian Franks said that he hoped his team’s bats would really come to life against Dyersburg. Franks did not get exactly what he hoped for, but what he got was enough for his team to earn a berth to the Class AA Sectionals (substate) with a win over Dyersburg; a feat gone un-
matched at MCHS since 1985. With their shutout against the Trojans, the Bobcats (27-10-2) surpassed the McNairy Central record for most wins in a single season; a record that has stood since 1987. The Cats left 10 runners on base in the contest, but they jumped all over the Trojans early as their seniors came ready to play. Blake Chandler got MCHS started in the first with a two-out single. Jacob Mullins entered as a courtesy runner, and after a couple passed balls, he advanced to third. Meanwhile, Dakota Roden drew a walk. After Roden stole second to give the Bobcats two runners in scoring position, Austin Gafford drove in both runners with a double to deep left center. Craig Mullins stepped into the box next and doubled Gafford home, giving the Bobcats a 3-0 lead. With the three-run cushion, there was very little laboring on the mound for Chandler, who threw his fourth
complete-game of the season on only 89 pitches. He shut the Trojans down, striking out five while giving up just three hits and walking none. Still holding their 3-0 lead, Matt Chandler led off the bottom of the sixth with a bloop single to left field. Brady Dancer followed it up with a bunt single down the first base line, and Marcus Nash’s one-out single loaded the bases. Roden drew another walk an out later, sending Matt Chandler home and giving MCHS its final run. With a Trojan runner on first with one out in the top of the seventh, Dyersburg dribbled a double-play ball up the middle. The Cats executed the turn perfectly, and both runners were called out by the umpires. The players and coaches stormed the field and began to celebrate but were turned away by an overturned call at first. It was ruled that the throw pulled Roden off the bag, and the runner was called safe. Central was not shaken. Chandler toed the rubber once again, struck
the last batter out, and the celebration continued. The Bobcats will host Covington today at MCHS beginning at 6:30 p.m. A win against the Chargers will give the team home-field advantage in their substate game Friday. A loss will send the Cats to Memphis. In the Bobcats’ last five games, they have allowed only three runs. In the Chargers’ last five games, they have score 48. Box Score RHE DHS 0000000031 MCHS 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 7 1 (MCHS) Brady Dancer: 2-2, SB, BB; Matt Chandler: 1-2, R, SB, BB; Blake Chandler: 1-3, BB; Craig Mullins: 1-3, RBI, 2B; Austin Gafford: 1-3, 2RBI, 2B, R; Marcus Nash: 1-4; Dakota Roden: RBI, R, SB, 2BB; Jacob Mullins: R
Congiardo Region 8 A-AA Champion By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer
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Adamsville’s Darby Congiardo sends one back over the net before advancing to the Class A-AA State Tournament in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Lambert resigns By Andrew Alexander
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Fare thee well, Coach By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer
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I moved to Tennessee in the winter of 2001 when I was just a rotten little junior high kid. Having just moved to Leapwood from Wyoming, I was without friends or recreational activities; things I had taken for granted growing up in the decent-sized city of Cheyenne. Alone and suffering from boredom, a cure to my ailments was presented to me when then Head Basketball Coach, Greg Martin introduced me to the Head Baseball Coach, Steven Lambert. Lambert asked if I had ever played ball before and I’m sure my eyes lit up like the Fourth of July. I told him all about baseball in Wyoming and how high schools didn’t sponsor teams because the spring season was too short. He explained how different it was here, and how, even as an eighth grader, I was eligible to play for the Cardinals. I was stoked, to say the least. When I arrived home from school that afternoon, I grabbed my glove, a ball, and my brother and we headed for the field behind our house to play some catch because I had a tryout coming up. This was the beginning of my relationship with Coach Lambert. It’s a relationship that has only grown stronger over the last 12 years. There have been ups and downs through the years — you have to remember that I was a rebellious high school student for a good portion of that time — but today I still consider him a good friend and someone that I can call on when I need help, or just someone to talk to. The beautiful thing about Coach Lambert is that he is like that with
For the first time in over a decade, the head coaching position for the Adamsville Cardinal Baseball Team is vacant. Steven Lambert, who coached the Cardinals from 2000 to the end of the 2012 season, submitted his letter of resignation a little over two weeks ago. The decision, Lambert said, was made in February before the start of the 2012 season, but he had considered calling it quits even before then. Lambert cited several reasons for ending his tenure as Cardinal coach with the most important being the need to spend more time with his family. “(Coaching) has taken a lot of my time away from them,” Lambert said. “Over the last three, four, or five years it’s been
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For the first time in Adamsville High School history, a Lady Cardinal advanced to the Class A-AA Tournament. Darby Congiardo, District 15 A-AA’s Female Tennis Player of the Year, earned a berth in the Individuals portion of the state tournament after defeating Sacred Heart’s Alice Nelson in the Region 8 A-AA Championship last Monday (6-2, 3-6, 6-1). She advanced to the finals a semifinals victory over Middle College’s Angeleane Blue, winning in straight sets (6-3, 6-1). “(Congiardo) is the first girl in AHS Tennis to make it to state,” said Cardinal head coach Michael Harvill. “So, this is very special. She had a great year. Now, we want to take it to a state level.” The doubles pairing of Ali
Gean and Maddie Wilson did not make it to state, but they had an excellent run in 2012. “Maddie and Ali have a bright future ahead of them in tennis,” said Harvill, “and they are just freshmen.” Gean and Wilson fell just shy of matching Congiardo’s accomplishment. The two dominated Middle College’s pairing (6-0, 6-0) in the Region 8 A-AA Doubles Semifinals, but were defeated by Trinity Christian Academy’s Julea Tignor and Kennedy Brookfield for the second time in a week, falling to the pair (6-1, 6-3) in the region championship match after dropping the district championship to the Lady Lions as well. “I can’t say enough of these girls and what they were able to accomplish this year,” said Harvill. “I’m very proud of them.”
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Seniors Jalen Kendall and Hunter McSwain meet on the mound to figure out how to slow the Lions’ offense down in Adamsville’s 9-5 loss to TCA last Thursday.
Lions send Cards packing By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer
All year long, Cardinal head coach Steven Lambert said Adamsville’s goal was to make it back to Murfreesboro, Tenn. to play for a state championship. The Cardinals (18-16-1) fell short of that goal after falling to Riverside and Trinity Christian Academy in the third and fourth rounds of the District 15-A Tournament last week. After the tournament concluded with Riverside winning its fourth straight district title with a 14-4 victory of TCA, Adamsville’s Josh Chappell, Drew Griswell, Kasey Hurley, Montell Johnson, Jalen Kendall, and Jacob Wallis were named to the All-District Team.
Trinity Christian- 9 Adamsville- 5
Needing the win to stay alive in the post-season, Adamsville’s ambitious goals were left unattained as the Lions pounced all over the Cardinals early in their elimination game against TCA
last Thursday. Lambert said it was a “disappointing conclusion to our season as we felt we had a great shot to get back to region and state. Our defense, which had been pretty good all year, let us down...and we never made adjustments with the new bats.” He said that errors and stranding runners really put his team in a hole. Adamsville committed four errors in the game, three of which came with two outs. The Cardinals also stranded six base runners through six innings, leaving precious runs on the base paths. Kendall was roughed up in his final start as a Cardinal, giving up five runs, only three of which were earned, in the first two innings. Kendall took the loss, ending his year 2-2. The senior struck out an impressive 39 hitters in 31 1/3 innings. Griswell entered with the Cards trailing 5-0 in the third. “Hats off to Drew Griswell who came in to pitch in the third and held TCA in check to
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McNairy Central- 3 Lexington- 1
To claim their first district crown in two and a half decades, the Bobcats held the heavy-hitting Lexington Tigers to just a run in the championship game. “We faced a really good ball team,” Franks said about Lexington. “They’re going to make some noise this year, and they’re going to make some noise in years to come like they always do.” Senior Dakota Roden continued to dominate Bobcat opponents from the mound, picking up his ninth win with a one-hit gem against Lexington while striking out seven Tigers in his ninth complete-game of the season. Franks said the pitching staff has been great all year long and that along with Roden and Blake Chandler’s dominance, guys like Tyler Wells, Jonathan Nixon, Chase Smith, Marcus Nash and the Dancer brothers have put the Bobcats in a great position to succeed. Senior Austin Gafford got the Cats going early with a single in the first that scored Craig Mullins and Nash to give Roden a two-run cushion. In the top of the third, Lexington fought back and pushed a run across the plate to cut the lead to 2-1, but the Bobcats answered right back with another run in the bottom of the inning thanks to Roden’s 19th RBI of the season. With just one out, a runner on second, and the tying run at the plate, Lexington threatened the Bobcat lead in the seventh, but the defense prevailed, retiring the side for the victory.
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McNairy Central’s District 14-AA All-Tournament Team members: Blake Chandler, Austin Gafford, Craig Mullins, and Dakota Roden. Roden was also unanimously voted the district’s Most Valuable Player. Box Score RHE LHS 0010000150 MCHS 2 0 1 0 0 0 x 3 3 1 (MCHS) Austin Gafford: 2-3, 2RBI, 2B, SB; Blake Chandler: 1-3; Dakota Roden: RBI, 2BB; Marcus Nash: 2R, 2SB, 2 BB; Jacob Mullins: R, 2SB; Craig Mullins: SB, BB
McNairy Central- 4 Lexington- 1
In the championship round of the winner’s bracket last Tuesday, the Bobcats advanced to the District 14-AA Championship by scoring three runs to beat the Tigers in the top of the seventh. After Craig Mullins reached on an error to get the Cats started in the last inning, he scored a run when Brady Dancer reached on a two-out error a few pitches later, giving MCHS a 2-0 lead. Things continued to go the Bobcats’ way as the inning continued.
Jonathan Nixon walked, and Marcus Nash drew a walk in the next at-bat to load the bases for Central. Blake Chandler came through in the clutch and singled in two more runs to give MCHS a 4-0 lead. Lexington attempted to rally in the bottom of the seventh. They scored a run, but that was all Chandler would allow, and the Bobcats were victorious. Chandler pitched four innings of relief work and picked up the save. He struck out six batters and gave up no hits. Tyler Wells got the win with three strong innings of one-hit baseball. He gave up no earned runs and struck out four batters.
give us a chance to rally,” Lambert said. And rally the Cardinals did. Down 9-0 in the bottom of the sixth, Wallis hit a bomb that gave Adamsville some life. The home run was the sophomore’s third and gave him 25 RBIs on the year. His 1-for-3 afternoon at the plate ended his season with a team-leading .402 batting average. Down by eight runs, the Cardinals came to life in the bottom of the seventh. Adamsville reeled off four runs to cut the Lions’ lead to 9-5, but with two outs, Griswell’s deep fly-ball to left field was caught at the wall, ending Adamsville’s season. “Proud that we fought back, but we just couldn’t catch up,” said Lambert about the disappointing end to the Cardinals’ season. “TCA is a good young team that made several big defensive plays to stop us.” Griswell’s five innings of relief gave him 53 innings of complete work on the mound this season. The senior finished the year with a teamleading 2.77 ERA, and he struck out 51 batters while only walking 22. Box Score R H E TCA 2 3 0 0 4 0 0 09 11 02 AHS 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 05 05 04 (AHS) John Reed Odom: 1-3, 2RBI; Jacob Wallis: 1-3, RBI, HR, 2R; Jalen Kendall: 1-3, RBI, R; Montell Johnson: 1-3; Kasey Hurley: 1-4, R; Hunter McSwain: R
Holding Riverside to five runs on five hits could be considered a victory for Hurley, considering the Panthers scored 26 runs on the Cardinals in their first two matchups this season. But it was not enough for Adamsville to come up with a win over the two-time defending Class A State Champions last Wednesday. Lambert said his team wasted a great pitching performance by the senior. “Kasey (Hurley) pitched his tail off, and we played great defense but couldn’t do anything with our bats,” Lambert said. Hurley held the Panthers scoreless through the first four innings, but Adamsville failed to put any runs on the board to give their pitcher a lead with which to work. In the bottom of the fifth, Riverside plated five runs, spelling disaster for the struggling Cardinal lineup that stranded eight base runners in the game only accounted for two hits. Taking the loss, Hurley fell to 3-5 in his 2012 campaign, despite striking out 42 hitters in 49 2/3 innings of work while giving up only 27 earned runs all year on the mound. The loss also forced the Cardinals into the consolation bracket where they faced TCA in a do-or-die elimination game. Box Score RHE AHS 0000000021 RHS 000050x551 (AHS) Josh Chappell: 1-1; Montell Johnson: 1-3
Box Score RHE LHS 0000001112 MCHS 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 4 2 2 (MCHS) Blake Chandler: 1-3, 2RBI; Austin Gafford: 1-4; Marcus Nash: R, SB, 2BB; Craig Mullins: R; BJ Dickey: R; Matt Chandler: 2SB
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The Cardinals’ freshman doubles pair of Maddie Wilson (Left) and Ali Gean (Right) awaits a serve before finishing as Region 8 A-AA Runners-Up.
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Congiardo will compete in Murfreesboro, Tenn. for a state championship May 24-25.
Staff Photo by Rodney Murray
Junior Tyler Wells glances over as first base to keep the runner honest in the Bobcats’ 3-1 victory over Lexington at Jackson South Side.
District 15 A-AA Individual Championships Several Lady Cardinal Tennis players surged into the District 15-A Finals as individuals at Conger Park in Jackson, Tenn. on May 8.
Female Player of the Year, Congiardo, tasted defeat for only the second time all season in a singles match in her championship match against Sacred Heart of Jesus High School’s Alice Nelson. It took three extremely competitive sets for the Lady Knight to knock off Adamsville’s best, but Nelson defeated Congiardo (6-4, 5-7, 6-1). The Lady Cardinal freshman doubles duo of Gean and Wilson stormed into the dou-
bles finals as well, but fell short of a district title after another closely fought match for Adamsville Tennis. Trinity Christian Academy’s Tignor and Brookfield defeated Gean and Wilson (6-2, 7-6) but not before the match was decided in a 7-2 tiebreaker round. The losses did not end these Lady Cardinals’ seasons. They marched on to take on region competition last Monday in Memphis.
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sports briefs •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. TODAY. Anyone interested in becoming a basketball manager should also attend the tryout. •Lady Cardinal Basketball/Softball Tryouts The Lady Cardinal Basketball and Softball Teams will hold tryouts TODAY at Adamsville High School. Basketball tryouts will be held in the gym, and softball tryouts will take place on the softball field. Girls’ Jr. High Basketball tryouts will begin at 12 p.m. and will run through 1:30 p.m. Upcoming 6th-8th graders are welcome. Girls’ Varsity Basketball tryouts will begin at 1:30 and will run through 3 p.m. Upcoming 8th-12th graders are welcome. Girls’ Varsity Softball tryouts will begin at 3:30 p.m. and run through 5 p.m. Upcoming 8th-12th graders are welcome. •Lady Bobcat Soccer Tryout McNairy Central’s Lady Bobcat Soccer Team will hold a tryout May 17 at Selmer Middle School. The tryout will begin at 3 p.m. and is open to girls in 9th-12th grade. •Bobcat Freshmen Basketball Tryout McNairy Central’s Bobcat Basketball Team will hold a tryout May 17 at Selmer Middle School. The tryout will begin at 2 p.m. and is open to freshmen boys only. •AHS Football Skills Camp The Cardinal Football Team, including coaches, current players, and former players like Josh Carroll (2009 Mr. Football) will put on a skills camp for aspiring football players grades 4-7, beginning on May 21. The camp runs through May 24 and will provide noncontact instruction for all offensive and defensive posi-
tions while offering in-depth instruction covering basic fundamentals and techniques on and off the field. Snacks and lunch will be provided as well. Campers will be divided into teams and will compete against one another throughout the week and also in a “Punt, Pass & Kick” competition on the last day of camp. Deadline to register for camp is May 21. For more information, contact Cardinal head coach Brandon Gray at Adamsville High School. •Fast Pitch Softball Camp 2012 Lady Bobcat Softball head coach Mellanie Surratt will hold two softball camps in the near future. The FUNdamental Softball Camp for students entering grades 2-4 will run from May 22-25 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. This camp will focus on improving hitting and bunting skills, throwing and catching skills, sliding skills, and overall knowledge of the game. The Elite Softball Camp for students entering grades 5-8 will run from May 22-24 from 1-4 p.m. This camp will focus on base running, throwing, hitting, bunting, run-down coverage, and advanced knowledge of the game. Camp will be held at the MCHS softball field, and campers must bring a glove, bat, ball, towel, and something to drink. Concessions will be available. For registration information, contact Mellanie Surratt at Selmer Elementary School, or swing by the Independent Appeal and pick up registration form. •EUPC Softball Tournament The Eastview United Pentecostal Church will host a softball tournament on May 19. The tournament will be played under American Softball Association rules. To participate, you must be wearing long pants. No shorts or sleeveless
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Martin went on to say that Lambert has been an extremely valuable asset to the school in a sport From Page 1B with a “volatile culture” surrounding it, considering the frequent turnover of high school baseball coaches across the state. harder.” “We really appreciate the stability he brought to The former coach also said health issues within the family have been a concern since his father, this program,” Martin said. “Baseball is a tough sport Frank Lambert, suffered a stroke a few months ago, to coach at the high school level, and we appreciate and his wife, Gretchen’s mother is having health re- the time, effort, and success that he brought to this program.” lated issues as well. Though saddened by the decision, Lambert said “Gretchen’s mom is battling brain cancer. She found out about a year ago. She’s still with us, but he feels the change will present new opportunities she wasn’t supposed to be here at this time this year, to him and his family while allowing him to focus and my dad had his stroke,” said Lambert. “A lot of more on students in the classroom. He teaches histhings family-related started bringing things into tory and economics classes at the high school. “What’s been amazing is perspective.” that God opens other things In his 13 seasons as Cardiup and says, ‘Hey, you’re maknal skipper, Lambert amassed ing the right decision,’” Lama 230-233-2 record while leadbert said. ing the Cardinals to a Region He said that he will contin8-A Championship in 2006 and ue to assist the Adamsville Juto the Class A State Champinior High School Football Caronship Tournament in Murdinals in the future. He also freesboro, Tenn. in 2010 where said he will continue coaching Adamsville won two games but the Cardinals through their fell short of the tournament summer tournament at the finals. All in all, the Cardinals end of May. reached sub-state three times He was also humbled and with Lambert at the helm. thankful for all the support Lambert is also the only and assistance given to the coach in Adamsville sporting Adamsville Cardinal Baseball history to be able to say that his Staff Photo by Andrew Alexander Program during his tenure as team held a 14-game winning streak over the rival McNairy Coach Steven Lambert congratu- coach. lates senior Kasey Hurley at third “It’s been a great tenure,” Central Bobcats. “I’m leaving here as the base in his last game coaching the said Lambert. “Yeah, it’s had its ups and downs just like second winningest coach in Adamsville Cardinals. anything. For the most part, school history, but we also haven’t had that many coaches,” Lambert jokingly this community has supported what I’ve tried to stated. “That part will shake itself out, but hopefully, do...There’s been a lot of good people involved.” Lambert was appreciative to all the parents and I’ve brought some integrity to (the position). Hopefully, people have seen some things the town can businesses in the community that have supported be proud of, and hopefully, I’ve made some good the program throughout the years, Sammie Smith citizens that continue to be a good part of this com- in Adamsville for his donations to the program, the work of everyone involved with Dixie Youth munity.” School officials said the job opening for the posi- Baseball and the Adamsville Parks and Recreation tion of Head Baseball Coach will be posted some- Department, Saw Meal Restaurant for feeding the time this week, and that several applications have team, Dwana Pusser-Garrison for feeding the team while she owned Pusser’s Restaurant, Lynn Baker, already been submitted. Renard Woodmore, who has assisted Lambert who has supported the program for years, all the with the baseball team for the past six seasons, has principals he has worked for at AHS, the school board, and Mr. Charlie Miskelly, who Lambert said submitted his application for the position. “I know he would do an outstanding job,” said has always been supportive. “Hopefully, being a native son, I’ve done someLambert about his long-time assistant. Other coaches have told the Independent Ap- thing to make the community proud,” he said. peal they have also submitted their applications but “Hopefully, I’ve done something to give back a portion of what I have. I’m who I am because of this wish to stay anonymous for the time being. “We feel like it will be a position that will attract a place. Both as a man and as an educator. I hope that’s what they see.” lot of interest,” said AHS Principal Greg Martin.
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all of his former players. There’s never a time that he won’t drop what he’s doing and take time out of his busy schedule for one of us when we’re in need. In fact, Lambert has admittedly neglected some of the more important facets of his life to tend to baseball related matters for too long. He always preached a message to his players; Make God first in your life, make family second, make school third, and let baseball come last. It’s safe to say that, at times, the message he preached wasn’t always practiced in his life, but that’s about to change. Lambert, now a full-time teacher and family man, will be able to spend more time with his wife, Gretchen and kids, Jordan, Anderson, and Eli. He deserves this more than any man I know outside of members of the armed forces.
He has dedicated every waking hour to making the Adamsville Baseball Program everything he could possibly make it, within his power. He’s spent countless hours grooming the field, budgeting the books, and running inventory of baseball necessities and concessions. He’s come up with new and unique methods of training players and how to implement them in a practical way--some borrowed from collegiate baseball programs, others were conjured up in his mind. He’s traveled tens of thousands of miles to different baseball venues around the state so that his Cardinals could face the best competition to prepare them for their goal of winning a state championship. All the while, he put his players’ welfare and growth as young men in front of it all. Yes, Coach Lambert finished his baseball coaching career at the school with more losses than wins. Yes, it’s true that Coach Lambert never won a district championship while at Adamsville. Yes,
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Senior All-District Defensive MVP, Josh Court stops the ball and boosts it back to the Bobcat midfielders.
Bobcat soccer season ends too soon By Amanda Lowrance Head Sports Writer
Taking their season’s final kick last week, the McNairy Central Bobcat Soccer Team was eliminated in the second round of the District 15 A-AA Tournament to Liberty in a shootout after finishing regulation and overtime tied 1-1. “We had trouble scoring all year and it caught up with us in the end,” said Bobcat coach Nick Cook. “It was an untimely end to a great run with the most dedicated group we’ve ever had. There was not one selfish player in this group. They worked hard for each other and for our supporters.” Juan Macias kicked in a goal in the second half and was assisted by Brandon Stricklin, tying the game 1-1 before overtime set in. Saving 11 shots, goalkeeper Tyler Henry held a strong as did Josh Court, who had 21 defensive
stops and DZ Robinson, who had 20. All-District honors were presented to Macias and Stricklin, and Court was named All-District Defensive Most Valuable player for his second year in a row. “This is a special group of seniors and they will be missed more than they’ll ever know,” said Cook. “We had a really great run with a special group. They have been a real team in every aspect. This team has set a standard as players and as men for future groups to follow.” Finishing the season at 10-4-1, McNairy Central did not quite end the season as planned. Last year was their best season yet as the Bobcats placed No.1 in their sub-district for the first time in school history and advanced to the district semifinals. There are more seasons to come, and the Bobcats are less likely to be underestimated in their district again after two back-to-back winning seasons.
Brown signs with Dyersburg State
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Senior McNairy Central Lady Bobcat Kindra Brown signed a full athletic scholarship to play basketball for Dyersburg State University last Wednesday in the presence of her parents, Dwight and Yolanda Brown and Coaches Jerry Lott and Rian Puckett of DSU. Brown was named AllWest Tennessee, District 14-AA All-District and All-Tournament and as a Jackson Sun Honorable Mention. In total, Brown has given MCHS 398 points, 147 assists, 84 steals, and 2 blocks in her high school career and will begin a new venture with the Lady Eagles after graduation.
there are no state championship banners waving on campus either. But as I’ve said before, you cannot always measure success with wins and losses or trophies and rings. I think it may have been fate calling the day I interviewed Lambert about his resignation. I met with him, fittingly enough, on the baseball field at the high school where we had spent so much time together. We sat down in the dugout and we were talking about life before the interview began when I noticed a quote written on the whiteboard that’s bolted to the dugout wall. The quote was un-authored, but it read, “Don’t remember someone for the few things they did wrong, but for the many things they’ve done right.” Our community needs to hold onto this when remembering Lambert’s career. Not only is he one of the best teachers at Adamsville High School, he’s one of the most caring and emotional people you’ll ever meet. He wears his heart on
his sleeve, and anyone that’s played for him knows that. He also cares so much for his players. He wants nothing more than to see them turn into good young men that will, in turn, become the type of leaders this country will need in the future. Men that stand up and take care of their own. Men that don’t look for handouts, and know that hard work and dedication are the prices you have to pay to become a successful person in this life. Men that know they cannot make it on a name or talent alone. For those of you out there that don’t know Lambert, or for those of you that see him as a losing coach, stop, step back, and look at some of the boys he helped usher into manhood through his time coaching the Adamsville Cardinals. I didn’t always appreciate the man the way I do today. I didn’t always see the “big picture,” but now that I do, I’m thankful for the time I spent playing for him.
His focus now will shift to his family. He’ll be able to afford more attention to his loving wife, his daughter enrolled in college, his daughter enrolled at AHS, and his son, who is beginning his own baseball career at the Dixie Youth level. I’m excited to see what young Eli will become with his father there for every practice and ballgame, and I’m happy for both of them that it will be possible. I took the opportunity to write this column because without Coach Lambert in my life, without that opportunity to play ball and learn from a man whose goal was to make me a better one, there’s no telling where I would be today. For that, I am forever indebted to Lambert. I wish him the best of luck in life, and I thank him for everything he’s taught me along the way. He is a great man. Fare thee well, Coach. (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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Lady Cards downed in district tourney By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer
Junior Taylor Hutton, who had thrown a no-hitter against the Lady Lions earlier in the season, threw 6 2/3 innings for AHS, struck out five, and allowed only one earned run on 10 hits. “(Scotts Hill) scattered a bunch of hits too,” said McGee. “They had about 10. The first three times we played them they had, maybe, five hits total. They got double that in one game. It could’ve gotten ugly early if it wasn’t for some of their base running mistakes. They really bailed us out.” The game was scoreless until the top of the third when Scotts Hill singled home the game’s first run with two outs. The Lady Cards answered in the bottom of the inning by leading off with back-to-back singles from junior Bailey Wicker and senior Nikki White. Fellow senior Kristina Milford stepped to the plate with two outs and singled home White to even the score 1-1. The nail in the Lady Cards’ coffin came in the top of the sixth when Scotts Hill’s Shelby Maness hit a go-ahead solo-home run to put the Lady Lions up 2-1. The loss brought an end to the softball careers of four Adamsville seniors—Macayla Kiddy, Brittany Lambert, Milford and White—all of which earned awards for their play this season. “They’ve done a lot for us,” said McGee. “That crew of four have probably started 350 to 500 games for us. That’s a lot of innings that
Hosting the tournament and piling up 10 hits against the Scotts Hill Lady Lions last Tuesday was not enough to send the Lady Cardinals to the next round of the District 15-A Tournament, ending their season much sooner than they had desired, or anticipated. Scotts Hill- 2 Adamsville- 1 In the third round of competition in the tournament, the Lady Cardinals found themselves facing an elimination game and a Lady Lion Softball Team swinging hot bats. The loss to Scotts Hill marked Adamsville’s earliest exit from the district tournament since 2004. The Lady Cards biggest problem in the game was not getting runners on base, but getting them home, and it’s been a problem all year, according to head coach Todd McGee. “We’ve done it several games this year,” said McGee. “We’re able to get some runners on...and then can’t come through with that next big hit.” Adamsville stranded eight runners total and left the bases loaded in the bottom of the sixth. “You leave that many on and don’t get them in, you don’t win,” said McGee.
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they’ve put in for the Adamsville Softball Program. They’ll be hard to replace.” McGee said his seniors were fairly upset after the loss to Scotts Hill, and rightfully so because they did not envision the season ending like it did. After the tournament’s conclusion, six Lady Cardinals were honored for either their play during the season, during the tournament, or their performance in the classroom. Kiddy, Lambert, and Milford earned District 15-A All-Academic honors, and White was named to the District 15-A All-Tournament Team. Hutton, Kiddy, and junior Samantha Oaks were named to the District 15-A All-District Team. McGee was appreciative of all of his girls and their parents for making the 2012 season what it was. “I’d like to thank all the parents that helped work the concession stand, and everyone who worked at the Play-Day,” said McGee. “I’d like to thank Coach (Rebecca) Ashe for all she did in working with the girls and all the field work that she was involved in as well.” Box Score R H E SHHS 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 02 10 03 AHS 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 01 10 03 (AHS) Nikki White: 3-4, R; Kristina Milford: 2-3, RBI; Bailey Wicker: 2-3; Olivia Johnson: 2-4; Whitney Wrzesniewski: 1-3
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Several Lady Cardinals earned district honors after the tournament. Macayla Kiddy: All-District Academic, All-District 15-A; Brittany Lambert: All-District Academic; Kristina Milford: All-District Academic; Nikki White: District 15-A All-Tournament; Taylor Hutton: All-District 15-A; Samantha Oaks: All-District 15-A
Lady Cats’ end season at district By Amanda Lowrance Head Sports Writer
Attempting to claw their way through the District 14AA Tournament, the No. 4 McNairy Central Lady Bobcats finished the season with a loss to the hosting No. 2 Jackson South Side Lady Hawks 7-1 last week.
Jackson South Side- 7 McNairy Central- 1
Going into the fifth inning, South Side had already mounted a 7-0 lead on the Lady Bobcats. Kelly Beth Ernest was able to tally off a grounder hit by Kindra Brown in the top of the sixth inning, which was helped by a South Side error and allowed both Lady Bobcat runners to advance two bases. “With all the injuries we have endured this year, hats off to the girls for always stepping up and playing hard,” said Lady Bobcat coach Mellanie Surratt. After the remainder of the game finished scoreless, Ernest took the loss and the Lady Hawks advanced in the loser’s bracket later placing runnerup in the tournament. “After losing several starters to injuries, each player who was not injured on the roster had a chance to play and get experience which will only help us in the long run,” said Surratt. “This has been a very enjoyable group of girls to work with.” Excelling from the No. 3 position, Lexington shocked the district after beating No. 1 Chester County and then South Side 4-2 for the district championship. MCHS closed the season at 17-16 and seniors Jacey Whirley and Kindra Brown and junior Macee Taylor made the All-District Team on behalf of the Lady Bobcats.
Kindra Brown
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Several Lady Bobcats earned district honors after the tournament: Jacey Whirley: All-District 14-AA; Kindra Brown: All-District 14-AA; Macee Taylor: AllDistrict 14-AA.
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Bethel Springs Elementary School held an art show and contest for the students that attend the school. The show was divided into three categories: grades K-3, grades 4-6, and grades 7-8. The winners in division K-3 were: Haven Gray 1st, Adam Yarbrough 2nd, and Chloe Cartwright 3rd. Winners in division 4-6 were: Justin Alexander 1st, Brittany Nixon 2nd, and Hailey Johnson 3rd. The winners in division 7-8 were: Caleb McClain 1st, Sydney Perrigo 2nd, and Joel Beene 3rd. These students received prizes on Awards Day at Bethel Springs Elementary School on May 9, 2012 by Mrs. Anita Graves.
Rotary Scholarships go to outstanding McNairy Central, Adamsville students
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Karen Lange, President of The Selmer Rotary Club, presented Rotary Scholarships to outstanding students at both McNairy County high s chools! At MCHS scholarship recipients were, (L to R): Sarah Beth Stephens, Haley Forsythe (awarded the Dudley Richard Memorial Scholarship), Holly Henson & Norlecia Harris. At AHS scholarship recipients were, (L to R): Chelsea Franks, Karen Lange, Victoria Johnson (awarded the Joe E. Wyatt scholarship). The Selmer Rotary Club is proud of the entire 2012 graduating class! We wish them well with their post-secondary education and future endeavors!
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Life Tabernacle 1353 Hwy. 142, Selmer Thomas Davis, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Baptist: Freewill: Meeks Grove Freewill Baptist 1030 Tommy Sanders Rd., Stantonville Interim Pastor: Bro. Terrell Tedford 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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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) 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 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)
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QUALITY USED CELL PHONES: Just insert your SIM card! Located @ IT’S A BARGAIN, just south of Wal-Mart on Hwy 45. Farm Fresh eggs and lots to look at, Check out our guitars and music stuff! Sale each week! (TF)
SUBCONTRACTOR, HOUSE leveling, Rotting sills replaced, Floors, plumbing and tile. OVER 28 YEARS EXPERIENCE!! Phone Doug Butler @ (731)239-8945. FREE ESTIMATES. (TF)
Gardens tilled, bushhogging, gravel spread. Free estimates. 731-934-9777. (51, 52, 1, 2)
For Rent: 3 BD house in Selmer. Call 731-610-5667 (52) 2 BD, 1 1/2 BA, house for rent. Stove, fridge, dishwasher, CH&A, carport, in Selmer. $350 + deposit. No pets. Don’t ask. 610-2877. (TF) 3 BD house on Hwy 45 S Range, refrigerator, CH&A, $500 + deposit. No pets, please. 645-5288. (52)
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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)
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102 - for rent KENNETH SWEAT Rental: Committed to providing safe & affordable family friendly homes 1,2, & 3 bedroom apartments, townhouses, trailers, & houses. NO pets!! NO Crack/Party Houses!! Ref & deposit required. (731) 610-0807, (731) 6453130. (TF) ALEXANDER APTS. in Adamsville: 2 bedrooms & Townhouses. Washer/ Dryer hook-ups included. Call Earl @ (731) 926-0507 or Joanne @ (731) 727-4823. (TF) ECONOMY INN Motel: Low weekly rates. Free wireless internet, microwave & refrigerator. (731) 645-6155. (TF) Oakwood Apartments in Selmer: 1 bedroom. $325.00 mo. 2 bedroom. $350.00 mo. Both require deposits. No pets. 731-610-2877 or 731-6455288. (TF) Apartment for Rent: Downtown Selmer, upstairs, 2 bdrm., $275.00 month, $250.00 deposit. References required. Call 439-2900. (TF)
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Hay Barn Kit for Sale. 40x60x14, roof only, Galvalume metal & steel trusses. $4,800, complete building kits & components available. 662-2895910 (52, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
204 - recreational For sale 2010 Dutchman lite camper 24 ft., bumper pull, electric awning. Like new $14,000 731-439-2038. (51, 52)
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employment 301 - job opportunities 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). 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.
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
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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) For sale: Dining table 70x42”, antique white with light oak wood grain top. includes 18” expansion leaf. 6 chairs. all in perfect condition. Retail $300, sell for $100. Selmer, 731-6460106. Cell phone: 901-827-3950. (52)
402 - wanted 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) Buying junked, wrecked, and good running vehicles. Paying up to $2,000. Call today, get paid today. Call 731610-8827. (TF)
In County $20 year In Tennessee $28 year Out of State $32 year
Will mow yards for the public. Call 731-610-9214. (52, 1)
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5611 - S Tina Dr., Selmer $89,500 *Brick *Large lot *Den *Fireplace *3 Bedrooms *2 Baths *Level shaded lot *Shed
AGREED DIVORCES $299.00 plus court costs. 645-8557. (TF) Smith Lawn Service, commercial & residential. Lawn cutting & trimming, light landscaping. Reasonable rates & free estimates. Senior citizen discounts. Office: 731-646-2550 or Cell: 731-610-0528. (45-4) Yard mowing within 20 miles of Michie/Shiloh area. 632-3658. (52) Harris: Home improvement, floors, foundations, drywall, roofs-metal or shingles-, siding, hardwood, tiles. Thirty years experience. Call 731-4390343. (51, 52, 1, 2) Harris: Asphalt, seal coating. Residential and commercial. Free estimates. Call 731-439-0343. (51, 52, 1, 2)
5211 - Griswell Ln. Selmer- $165,000
5311 -Carroll Rd., Michie- $49,900
*2 Story home * 4 Bedrooms * 2 Baths * Sunroom * Deck * 0.70ac * Double Garage * Full front porch
*Ranch style *3 Bedroom *2 Baths *Carport *Shed *Fencing *Double garage
112 - Mitchell St., Selmer - $52,500 * Brick * Single family home * Located in town* 3 Bedrooms * 2 Baths * Fenced back yard * Deck
812 - Peach St., Selmer - $27,900 * Older Traditional style * 2.30 ac +/* 2 Bedrooms * 1 Bath * porch * shed
Used outboard motor, 15-20 hp late model, good condition, prefer electric start. Call 731-659-3010, leave message. (51, 52) Want to buy a junk finish mower for parts. 731-632-0107. (52)
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# 3215503: 264 Mollie, Selmer- Great area! Walking distance to school. The 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home has a large master suite on the upper level, large den & wet bar, office. On main level are 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living area, laundry, screened porch on back & patio. Level back yard.
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YARD SALES
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Hwy. 57 Ramer Saturday May 19 7 a.m. until ???
multi-family yard SalE Friday, May 18 Saturday, May 19 7 a.m. until ? 12 & 13 Willow Bend Take Old 45 N to Elgie Murray 6th & 7th houses on the left
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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 23. The photo was located in Guys.
court briefs May 8, 2012 Craig A. Robertson – simple poss/casual exchange – fined $250 & costs, sent. to 48 hours, supervised prob. alcohol/drug eval. probation; prohibited sel. Alcohol/bev y/21, etc. – fined $250, sent. to 48 hours, supervised prob. James P. Sanders – DUI 1sr – fined $350 & costs $705.73, 48 hour sentence, supervised prob.; drug & alcohol eval.. & counseling & rehab. Adarius J. Stackins - contrib.. to delinq. Of a child – fined $25 & cost, sent. to 5 hours, supervised prob. alcohol/drug eval., 24 hours comm.. service; prohibited weapons – fined $25, sent. to 5 hours, supervised prob. . alcohol/drug eval., 24 hours comm. serv. Joseph H. Hinson III – driving on revoked DL – pay costs, sent. to 13 days, supervised prob. , no drive In TN 6 mo. Garrett L. Bass – underage driving while impaired – fined $250 & costs, DL susp. 1 year, no jail by statute, supervised prob. Jonathan D. Kitchen – driving on revoked DL – dismissed on payment of costs Bradley W. Sappington – assault-attempt – dismissed on payment of costs; financial responsibility law – fined $10 & costs Cindy A. Bain – assault attempt – dismissed on payment of costs; criminal trespass – dismissed on payment of costs Eric A. Chambers – aggravated burglary – bound over to Grand Jury Reese Smith – illegal taking/ possess/destruct of wildlife – sentence entered Joshua K. Emerson – carry
weapon – domesic violence/ order of protection – dismissed on payment of costs Billy J. Howell – driving on suspended DL – dismissed on payment of costs Melinda R. Plunk – unlawful removal/alteration of registration tag – fined $25 & costs, supervised prob. May 14, 2012 Barry L Clayton – Schedule III drugs – Poss unlaw drug para, attempt – Bound over to grand jury. Waiving prelim hearing, def shall cont. on current bond Kimberly R Wood – Probation revocation warrant – Def shall pay $695 by 5/4/12 and then this is DISMISSED Timothy E Blakney – Driving while license suspended – Fined cst. Supervised prob. Not drive in Tn for 6 months Ricky J Kyle – Simple poss/ casual exchange – dismiss on pmt of cst. Dismiss at next court date if drug eval and counseling is complete along with 24 hrs community service. Supervised prob. Def may petition clerk to expunge. Thomas Ray Hayslett – Driving while license revoked – Fined $25 and cst. DL suspended for 6 months. Supervised prob. Jerry L Fowler – Driver’s license law – Dismiss on pmt of cst. Def has valid DL Autar S. Momi – Synthetic cannabinoids: prod, mfg, dist, poss – Fined $250 and cst. Time sus. Def is placed on diversion for 11 months, 29 days. All seized para forfeited for destruction. Def may petition for expungment of recant after diversion. April N Deshaizer – Poss ephedrine and ephedrine derivatives prohibited – Fined $250 and cst. Judicial diversion
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for 11 months 29 days. Expungment after diversion. Jennifer L Weaver – Poss ephedrine and ephedrine derivatives prohibited – fined $250 and cst. Fine only statute. Supervised prob for 1 yr. alc/drug eval Amanda E Kern – Poss ephedrine and ephedrine derivatives prohibited – Fined $250 and cst. Supervised prob. Alc/ drug eval. Zandall Stricklin – Poss ephedrine and ephedrine derivatives prohibited – fined $250 and cst. Fine only statute. Supervised prob for 1 yr. alc/drug eval Michael W Alley – Poss ephedrine and ephedrine derivatives prohibited – fined $250 and cst. Fine only statute. Sent. to 48 hrs. Supervised prob for 1
yr. alc/drug eval Kimberly R Wood – Poss ephedrine and ephedrine derivatives prohibited – Fined $250 and cst. Supervised prob. Rebecca Mayo – Theft of merchandise, shoplifting – Fined $50 and cst. Supervised prob. (MORE NEXT WEEK)
Pursuant to Section 67-5-508, Tennessee Code Annotated, the property assessment records of McNairy County will be available for public inspection at Room B1 Assessor’s Office McNairy County Courthouse during normal business hours. Any Person desiring to inspect these records may do so at the appointed time and place. The McNairy County Board of Equalization will begin its annual session to examine and equalize the county assessments on June 1, 2012. The Board will accept appeals for tax year 2012 only until the last day of its 2012 regular session, which will be June 8, 2012. The board will meet each weekday from the hours of 9:00 to 3:00 in Room B1 McNairy County Courthouse. Any owner of property who whishes to make a complaint or appeal to the County Board of Equalization must appear before said board at this time personally or by personal appearance of an agent for the owner bearing the owner’s written authorization. Failure to appear and appeal an assessment will result in the assessment becoming final without further right to appeal.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE SELMER MUNICIPAL ZONING ORDINANCE
McNairy County Assessor of Property
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Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Board of Mayor and Aldermen on consideration of the following amendment to the Selmer Municipal Zoning Ordinance: AN ORDIANCE TO AMEND SELMER ZONING ORDINANCE BY ESTABLISHING PROVISIONS GOVERNING SETBACKS FROM UNDERGROUND UTILITY LINES AND MAINS OR UTILITY EASEMENTS The hearing will be held pursuant to the provisions of Sections 13-7-203 Tennessee Code Annotated. Said hearing will be held at the meeting of the Mayor and Aldermen on Tuesday, June 12th, 2012, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Selmer City Hall. Copies of the proposed amendment will be available for public review at City Hall during regular business hours. David Robinson Mayor
Incumbents in this classification are responsible for enforcing city codes, ordinances and local, state and regulations by patrolling, performing surveillance, investigating crimes, responding to emergency calls, and performing other public safety activities.
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Must be a U.S. citizen, honorably discharged from the U.S. armed forces (if applicable), and at least 21 years old. Must have a high school diploma or GED. Certified law enforcement experience will be given preference. Must not have been convicted of or plead guilty to or entered a plea of nolo contendere to any felony charge or violation of any federal or state laws or city ordinances relating to force, violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor or controlled substances and meet any other standards as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated § 38-8-106. The Town of Selmer, Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
WOODYARD EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Wickliffe Paper Company, LLC (a subsidiary of NewPage Corporation) a pulp and paper manufacturer has an immediate opening for Woodyard Equipment Operator at our Bethel Springs, TN woodyard location. The position responsibilities include handling, maintaining inventory and shipping roundwood to the Wickliffe, KY paper mill. Must be able to operate equipment in loading and unloading trucks and railcars, moving log trailers, trimming trailers and railcars for shipment, cleaning and maintaining woodyard equipment as well as assisting with repairs and operating wood scales to process loads of purchased and shipped wood. Experience with knuckle-boom log handling equipment is preferred.
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Page 8B v Independent Appeal 503 - public notices 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 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 govern-
503 - public notices mental 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 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 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: 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 DATED April 24, 2012 INSERTION DATES: WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C.,
503 - public notices 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 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 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: 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:
503 - public notices 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 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 76-1/2 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
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survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: Elizabeth Tanner; Paul Tanner 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
tute Trustee www.kirschattorneys.com Law Office of Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP 555 Perkins Road Extended, Second Floor Memphis, TN 38117 Phone (901)767-5566 Fax (901)761-5690
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 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. Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substi-
File No. 11-015199 9647 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 July 14, 2009, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded July 20, 2009, at Book 396, Page 2492 in Office of the Register of Deeds for McNairy County, Tennessee, executed by Vanessa Amos, conveying certain property therein described to NO TRUSTEE ON DEED OF TRUST as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Dover Mortgage Company, 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 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 27, 2012 INSERTION DATES: WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., Successor Trustee May 9, 2012 May 16, 2012 May 23, 2012 DSaleNoticeTN-Shellie_ msherrod_120427_1156 FOR SALE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.MYFIR.COM and WWW.REALTYTRAC. COM 9735 51, 52, 1
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