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Volume 110, Number 03, Wednesday, June 6, 2012

‘Philosophy of Teaching’ By Lisa Roten

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McNairy County Teacher of the Year

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Tornado sighted in area, no widespread damage By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

Though a tornado was sighted in the area and we were buffeted by hail, high winds and heavy lightning from a storm that moved through last Sunday, the county apparently escaped without widespread damage and without injury. The Independent Appeal did learn of three instances of damage in McNairy County. Half of Casey and Samantha Benton’s roof at their Michie home was blown off by high winds. A canopy over old gas pumps at V.I.P. Detailing in Selmer was bent and a trailer at Elam and Sons Mattress Company in Eastview was overturned. “A tornado is what it sounded like. It just hit all of a sudden like the whole back of the roof came off. It blew off the power at the same time. He (Casey Benton) walked to the door and the roof

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was laying in the front yard. It scared the daylights out of us,” said Samantha Benton. “It didn’t sound too good,” added Casey Benton, Samantha’s husband. Parts of the county were placed under a tornado warning as National Weather Service Doppler Radar indicated a tornado near Shiloh. Winds of 60 mph and hail of one inch in diameter was reported by trained spotters in Selmer and hail of 1.75 inches in diameter was reported in Michie, according to the National Weather Service. Although a lot of trees were down, roads were not damaged, said Highway Commissioner Harvey Smith. According to Brad Howell of Pickwick Electric Cooperative, about 2,000 of it customers lost power as a result of the storm and power has been restored to almost all of these customers.

“Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm” (Ralph Waldo Emerson). I am in my fourteenth year of teaching, and it is with great enthusiasm that I enter my classroom each day. I believe that I have found my purpose in life, and this knowledge brings me extreme joy. Many days I think, “Wow! This is my job! I cannot believe I get paid to do this.” My students see me having just as much fun as they are while we are testing the pH of chemicals, “exploding” Ziploc bags to learn about the rate of reactions, or launching a rocket made from a drink bottle fueled with pressurized water. It is amazing how contagious attitudes are. I love teaching, and my students feel the excitement. I believe if I can positively change the attitude of a student, I suddenly have one who will learn science, complete homework, and even take out the trash enthusiastically. An expectation is what you believe will or will not happen. I have positive expectations for all my students. I believe

each one can learn. Expectations are not standards by which students are to be measured in terms of assessment, but they often result in success or achievement in classroom activities. Through a loving and caring environment, students can start believing in themselves. Recently, I checked the work of a student who had corrected a paper for extra credit to improve a low grade. On the last page of the assignment, the student had drawn a huge heart and left the message “I love science.” It is not the words “I love science” that make me proud; it is the tacit meaning behind those words. This student knows what it means to succeed and feel confident. High expectations can change lives and influence learning. I firmly believe good classroom management is an essential tool for a successful learning environment. Being manager of a classroom requires one to wear many hats: teacher, foster parent, doctor, janitor, secretary, computer technician, to name a few. A well-managed classroom provides clear meaningful rules and procedures. Students become responsible and accountable for their own behavior. A good manager will also

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The 2012 McNairy County Teacher of the Year is Lisa Roten, a Ramer Elementary School science teacher. Lisa displays the plaques, engraved medal, custom signet ring, and other awards she received as McNairy County Teacher of the Year after the McNairy County Schools Teacher Appreciation Breakfast on May 17.

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An Iuka, Miss. man was killed in a one-car accident on Highway 45 in Bethel Springs last Friday. According to the electronic crash report provided by the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Charles Mitchell Dulworth, 80, was driving a blue 2003 Dodge Caravan south on U. S. 45 when he veered off the west edge of the roadway and struck the ditch bank. The vehicle then overturned and came to rest on the passenger side.

Rockabilly set to rock downtown Selmer for fourth year By Emily Pitts Staff Writer

The Rockabilly Highway Revival has quickly become one of Selmer’s most anticipated events, and this year’s festival, which will be held on June 9th, is set to be bigger than ever. “Now in its fourth year, the Rockabilly Highway Revival looks to continue its growth and impact on McNairy County,” said McNairy Regional Alliance representative Russell Ingle. New to this year’s festival is, of course, artist Brian Tull’s latest mural in Rockabilly Park. The mural will be dedicated during a special ceremony at 9 a.m. on festival day, and the artist himself will be on hand for the dedication. “I’m very pleased with how this piece came out,” said Tull. “We’re very blessed to be able to do what File Photo we do, and happy to share it with our Brandon Giles entertains the crowd at last year’s hometown. It has amazed me how Rockabilly Highway Revival. the town has embraced the mural

and the efforts that have gone into with their pictures, and additional completing it. It is a good feeling to prints can be purchased as part of a know that the citizens of McNairy premium package by Ron Bell. There County embrace the arts.” will also be gas pump trophies given There will also be a dedication out by twenty different sponsors. and ribbon In addicutting at the “During last year’s headline tion to the car Latta Visitors’ show, there and Cultural performance Giles prom- will also be a Center, new tractor show home of MRA ised to blow away downtown set up close and Arts in by the Selmer McNairy, on Selmer,” said Ingle. “His words Farmers’ Marthe day of the proved prophetic thanks to ket.A motorRevival. The building will ride will a thunder storm that blew cycle be open all day be leaving Selfor visitors to the top of the stage off as he mer around cool off and noon and view the new danced on top of his piano.” heading to facility. Tupelo to visit Registrathe birthplace tion for the car show will begin at 8:30 of Elvis Presley. Registration for the a.m. and go until 12 p.m. Cars will ride begins at 9:30 a.m. by the courthave their pictures made by Ron Bell house across from the Latta Visitors’ in front of the new mural. Participat- and Cultural Center. The registraing car owners will receive a plaque tion fee includes the tour of the Elvis

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First ‘Battle of the Badges’ a success By Emily Pitts Staff Writer

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Many showed up to buy and sell at the Purdy Trade Days flea market on Saturday afternoon.

Purdy Fellowship Club hosts Purdy Trade Days By Emily Pitts Staff Writer

The 9th annual Purdy Trade Days event was held last Friday and Saturday at the Purdy Community Center. The event, which began in 2004, is hosted by the Purdy Fellowship Club. The 20 members of the club, as well as volunteers from the Purdy community, came out to help with the event. “Today has been great,” said Billy Moore, President of the Purdy Fellowship Club. “The weather has been just fine.” Both days included a flea market, food, and music. Friday night featured a concession stand and a cakewalk. Things continued on Saturday with an antique car show. On Saturday night, an oldfashioned square dance was held inside the community center. The Wayne Whitten Band, the sons of

Pappy Whitten, played for the event. Purdy Trade Days is held as a fundraiser that the Purdy Fellowship Club uses to pay for the Purdy Community Center and other expenses. The community center was built by the Purdy Fellowship Club for residents of the Purdy community using no grants or taxpayer money, only fundraising activities and volunteer work. “For 20 years, no one had reason to come to Purdy unless they lived there,” said Vice President of the Purdy Fellowship Club Joe Robert Henry. “We’re trying to build Purdy back up.” The Purdy Fellowship Club hosts square dances at the community center on the first Saturday night of every month. Everyone from the community and surrounding area is encouraged to come out for these events to dance or just listen to the music.

Lifeline Blood Services held its event “Battle of the Badges” in Selmer for the first time on Friday, June 1. Aaron’s manager Melissa Middleton organized for the Lifeline truck to be parked in the Aaron’s parking lot for the better part of the day, but donors were not just giving blood. They were given a chance to make their donation in honor of the Police Department, Fire Department, EMTs, or Sheriff’s Department. The department with the most donors or votes was then given a rotating trophy. The battle was close, but the Selmer EMTs beat the Police Department by only one vote. Blood donors also received a Battle of the Badges t-shirt or cap. According to donor recruiter Linda Wood, “Battle of the Badges” was organized to “make the blood drive a bit more interesting, get people involved in the community, and recognize our civil servants.” The event was an overall success, collecting 34 units of blood. “We were very pleased,” said Wood. According to Wood, just one unit of blood can save three people’s lives. In west Tennessee, Lifeline transfuses 28,000 units per year, which supplies 17 counties and 19 hospitals.

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Shelby Moore, who donated blood in honor of Selmer EMTs, is attended by nurse Paula Bond.

Minor wreck breaks utility pole v CORRECTIONS

•Last week’s issue stated that the Chester-McNairy County Cattleman’s meetings were held bimonthly at the Crazy K Ranch. The ranch has hosted past meetings, and will host future meetings, but the meetings are not held there on a bi-monthly basis.

By Janet Rail Publisher

On Saturday, June 2, at approximately 1 p.m. Tennessee Highway Patrol, Selmer Fire Department and Pickwick Electric Cooperative responded to an accident on Baker Road in Selmer. A 1994 Nissan Frontier driven by Diane Weatherly, apparently ran out of gas and lost power going up a hill on Baker Road, causing her vehicle to roll back into a utility pole which split in two. The transformer was found on the road and live wires were downed over the vehicle when THP and the Fire Department arrived. Trooper Kennie Lamberth stated the truck had two passengers and a five-gallon jug of gas leaking in the bed of the truck when he arrived. There were no injuries reported. Pickwick Electric cut off the electricity and replaced the pole to restore power to the neighborhood. According to PEC representatives, the power was out for approximately half an hour, but they stated that they could not estimate the cost of damages before deadline.

•McNairy Central High School inadvertently left Ms. Kelly Horton off their scholarship recipient list that ran in last week’s Campus Section. Horton received $17,000 in scholarships and will attend FreedHardeman University in Henderson, Tenn. this fall. Staff Photo by Janet Rail

Diane Weatherly’s vehicle rests on what is left of a utility pole that was split in half after her 1994 Nissan Frontier, which ran out of gas, rolled backwards down a hill on Baker Road in Selmer and struck the pole.

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Senate candidate stops in Selmer By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

Zach Poskevich has set his sights high. He is seeking to unseat incumbent Sen. Bob Corker as the Republican nominee for that seat. He believes that elected officials should be held to a higher standard. He was encouraged by the wave of tea party candidates. Poskevich has pledged not to accept money from business Political Action Committees. Poskevich believes that the federal government should do less, be limited to the original intent of the Constitution, leaving state and local governments, and the free market to solve more of their own problems. He also believes that compromise is not a good thing because it erodes principles. He notes that our government was designed by the founding fathers with a system of checks and balances so as to allow only those actions supported by a high degree of consensus. “We elect people to go to Washington to fight, and we don’t have any fighters up there. We need someone who will not go along to get along. We need someone to ruffle feathers,” Poskevich said. The 42-year-old lived on a farm in Iowa until he was eight when his family moved to Waverly, Tenn. where he now lives. He has been married to Lenore Poskevich for eleven years and has a 10-year-old daughter, Reagan, named after the president. Poskevich joined the Army when he was only 17 years old. He served for four years, including a stint as a peacekeeper in Egypt. He earned his bachelor’s degree in finance from Tennessee Technological University. Poskevich has worked in health care, telecommunications and technology. He admits that he lacks governmental and political experience, but sees that as an advantage rather than a liability.

“The problem with our federal government today is we have too many people who have made it about them instead of about us, the American people, and the reason they do that is because of their local and state experience. They believe what they have done on the local level, they can do on the federal level, but if you look at the Constitution of the United States of America, it was created to limit the federal government. There’s different powers at the state and the local level, so we’ve got to put them back in what I call the box. Our federal government is the jack in the box that has popped out, and we need to put them back in that box, that limited role,” he observed. On the issues, he favors the repeal of Obamacare, which he believes is unconstitutional. “The (federal) government has no right to be in health care,” he said. He favors unparalleled military might but thinks that it is not the responsibility of the U. S. to protect the world from itself. He believes that neither Commitment to American Prosperity Act, sponsored by Corker, nor the proposed budget of U.S. House budget committee chairman Paul Ryan, go far enough in reducing the deficit and national debt. He favors eliminating the deficit with spending cuts that go beyond these two plans. The CAP Act would cut $5.1 trillion in spending over the next ten years and would reduce federal spending to one-fifth of the total economy, its 40 year average. The Ryan budget would reduce spending by $4.4 trillion less than it would have otherwise been over the next ten years. Poskevich believes that one way to reduce federal spending is to cut all spending for charity, which he believes is unconstitutional and should be done by state and local government, and the private sector. He says these programs are sometimes called entitlements but are really not because people have not paid into them.

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Senate candidate Zach Poskevich. However, he said he would not remove people currently on Medicaid because we, the American people, have made a commitment to them. “We need to wean ourselves off of Medicaid,” he said. On taxes, his preferred approach is the FAIR tax. This tax is a 23 percent national consumption tax that would be collected by the states. His next favored approach is former presidential candidate Herman Cain’s 9-9-9 tax plan. Cain’s plan would eliminate the current federal tax system and replace it with a 9 percent income tax, a 9 percent corporate tax and a 9 percent national sales tax. He answers the potential criticism that the creation of a national sales tax would cause price increases by saying that income taxes are already reflected in the prices of goods and services. On Social Security, Poskevich advocates keeping the commitment that was made for people over 55 years old, but for those younger, “We should look at doing away with Social Security.” Poskevich is a strong supporter of the right to bear arms. He believes the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty, called the small arms treaty by its op-

ponents, is a threat to Second Amendment rights. On the question of why he is running against a fellow Republican, Poskevich said, “I’m running against him because we can’t be loyal to party, we can’t be loyal to a person or group. Our loyalty is to the Constitution of the United States of America.” One criticism of Corker’s record is his vote for the National Defense Authorization Bill, specifically provisions allowing for the indefinite detention of American citizens. Only one section of the bill exempts American citizens and legal aliens¸ Poskevich said. He was also critical of Corker’s vote to confirm Jessie Furman to the federal court. “We could just say that he’s (Furman) hostile to the Second Amendment,” Poskevich said. Other examples of Corker’s votes that Poskevich views as either against the Constitution or the free market are TARP, cash for clunkers and raising the debt ceiling. Because of scheduling issues, the Independent Appeal was unable to speak with Senator Corker in time for this week’s edition. See next week’s paper for the interview.

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set up close by with a canopy so audiences can listen to music in the shade, as well as a rock wall for people to climb. Main stage entertainment will begin at 12 p.m. with Bo Jack Killingsworth, followed by original Sun Records recording artist Sonny Burgess and the Legendary Pacers. At 3 p.m., awards for the car show will be given out, and then the day’s headliner Brandon Giles and the Tricky Two will perform. “During last year’s headline performance Giles promised to blow away downtown Selmer,” said Ingle. “His words proved prophetic thanks to a thunder storm that blew the top of the stage off as he danced on top of his piano. Giles promises just as much energy this year.” Finally, the day will close with a showing of the movie American Graffiti at the Latta Visitors’ and Cultural Center Theatre, which features state of the art sound, video, and lighting. For more information about the Rockabilly Highway Revival and the day’s events, contact McNairy Regional Alliance at (731) 645-6360. A full schedule is below: • 8am to 9:30am: Vendor Set Up (vendors must be ready to serve public by 9:30am) • 9am: Rockabilly Mural Dedication • 9:30am: McNairy County Visitors’ Center Dedication and Ribbon Cutting • 10am: Selmer Idol at the Farmer’s Market Pavilion • 10:30am to 12pm: Pickin’ at Pat’s MAIN STAGE Schedule • 12pm: Bo Jack Killingsworth • 1:30pm: Sonny Burgess and the Legendary Pacers • 3pm: Car/Motorcycle Show Awards • 4pm: Brandon Giles and the Tricky Two • 7pm: American Graffiti showing at the McNairy County Visitors Center

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The Bank of McNairy County will relocate to the site of the old KFC building by the end of the year.

Bank to have new home By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

The Bank of McNairy County in Selmer will have a new location by the end of the year, according to Patty Lessel, Vice-President and Branch Administrator for the Bank of Fayette County, of which the Selmer bank is a branch. The bank will be moving from the present location on 574 Mulberry Ave. to the old KFC building. The KFC building has just been bulldozed, and the Bank of McNairy County now owns the property, Lessel told the Independent Appeal last Friday. The new location will allow the bank to become a full-service bank with an ATM, drivethrough and night drop service. The bank is only leasing the building that it currently occupied, Lessel said. It was the only suitable building available at the time and was only intended to be temporary. The Bank of McNairy County is a community bank with only local stockholders and employees, Lessel explained. “We want to keep it that way,” she said.

This bank is one of nine branches in three counties of the Bank of Fayette County. The bank has assets of $300 million. Mike Bodiford is Vice-President of the bank. Matt Griswell and Jason Griffin are Loan Officers. Kristie Loupe and Linda Matlock are Customer Service Representatives. Loupe is in charge of new accounts and Matlock is also a Loan Processor. McCall Wilson is the CEO of the Bank of Fayette County. The architecture firm of Looney, Ricks and Kiss are presently working on drawings for the new facility. Lessel said they will put the drawings on a sign in front of the bank when they are finished. D & G Contractors of Somerville will construct the new building. The bank plans to have a ribbon cutting/open house and invite the public when the building is finished, Lessel said. “We are looking forward to bringing our services to our McNairy County customers on a permanent basis and to many good years as a community bank to serve McNairy County,” Lessel said.

Phone scammers targeting county residents By Janet Rail Publisher

Selmer Police Officer Bradley Huckabee reported a potential scam targeted at senior citizens over the Memorial Day Weekend. Huckabee has received several reports regarding senior citizens being contacted in the city about a change in their Medicare card. The caller allegedly speaks in broken English. The caller then requests specific information from the citizen and attempts to ob-

tain bank account information from McNairy Countians. There was a similar scam over the holiday reported in Mississippi. Attorney General Jim Hood of Mississippi warned the citizens of the state that persons are being contacted and being advised that they need to provide details to help correct information on their BancorpSouth card. Persons are being contacted on a cell or home phone and asked to text or email their bank card numbers to the caller. A legitimate bank would

never call and request banking information over the phone or by email. All citizens need to be aware of potential scammers and stay alert. Never give out any personal, social security or banking information to an unsecured source or anyone you cannot identify. All citizens are encouraged to call the authorities and report any potential scammers they may encounter and contact their local bank with any questions or concerns regarding their accounts.

provide an environment that is conducive to learning. The classroom must be well organized with materials in place. In a well-managed classroom one will see students on task and involved in their academic work. Little time will be left for students to misbehave or wander off task. In my class, students are awarded tickets for asking and answering questions, getting materials out in a timely manner, working together cooperatively, and showing positive behavior in other instances. The tickets are placed in a bag, and I draw three tickets from the bag periodically. The students whose names are drawn get a small token such as a class coupon. It is amazing that something so small can have such a positive impact on the classroom environment. Mastery teaching can begin when classroom management is well established and routinely practiced.

Middle school science may be my subject area, but students are what I teach. I recognize each one comes from a distinct background, has a unique learning style, and possesses a different personality. Because I teach individuals, I believe lessons should be motivational and designed for mastery. I follow an old Chinese proverb, “I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.” I believe students acquire a love for learning when they are invited to use their hands. Watching an earthworm slither on a table, constructing a trait baby designed with inherited traits, mummifying a real chicken, dissecting an owl pellet to discover what the owl ate last, or creating a Jell-O cell helps the student retain the knowledge derived from the activity. With hands-on activities, learning will take place. Student mastery occurs when a child demonstrates what he comprehends. My philosophy of teaching encompasses a plethora of ex-

periences and opportunities. To be the best teacher I can be, I evaluate and reflect on my practices. This information, my self-evaluation, shows me how to initiate student mastery. Students are challenged and motivated by an education that is stimulating, continuous, and exciting. “I love teaching, and my students feel the excitement!” Lisa Roten is one of nine finalists for the 2012-13 Tennes-

see Teacher of the Year Award. The final winner will represent Tennessee in the National Teacher of the Year competition. According to a press release from the Tennessee Department of Education, a candidate must “have been teaching full-time for at least five years, have a proven record of using creative, research-based teaching strategies resulting in measurable achievement and be effective school and community leaders” to qualify as a state finalist. A panel of professional educators from across the state scored applications to identify these finalists.

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Guys struggles with stolen street signs By Janet Rail Publisher

The Guys mayor and board of aldermen met on May 21 and discussed the continued issue with stolen road signs in the city limits. “The sign to Cotton Road was stolen. It would be nice to find a way to post the street names where they would not be so likely to steal them,” said citizen Gale Landry. The board discussed using some type of pole secured in the ground with the name painted on them or some other potential solutions. “Many street signs are stolen as quickly as we put them up,” said Mayor Keith Rinehart. In regular business, the board passed the April 16 minutes and financial report. “Our revenues are up to $215,000, so we may want to consider paving some city streets,” said Mayor Rinehart. The board will discuss it at the next meeting. The mayor stated that the city would keep their Post Office open two hours a day. “We are thankful to everybody who wrote letters and helped us keep the Post Office open,” said Mayor Rinehart. “I believe we should send a letter to Senator Marsha Blackburn and thank her for her support and ask for extended hours,” said citizen Dennis Landry. The mayor reported the city TML Insurance bill was $582, but Sam Cham-

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This two-year-old dog named Cotton was surrendered by her owner after she was discovered living in a dog pen outside with trash and was infested with fleas. She was never given heart worm preventative or flea/tick preventative medicines and tested positive for heart worms. “Luckily for Cotton,” said Rudolph, “our wonderful Lab rescue contact took her and is currently treating her for heart worms.”

Schnauzer Savers: 3 years, 3,000 animals By Emily Pitts

cently appointed an Animal Cruelty Investigator, Larry Risner. Risner is a retired Michigan police officer. He and For some, taking care of pets is a pas- his wife, both volunteers as well, work time. For Karen and Michael Rudolph, it closely with the Sherriff’s Department, checking on calls about animal cruelty is a way of life. Karen is medically retired from a and neglect. On their mission to rescue animals mid-level management position for a major insurance company, and Mi- from cruelty, neglect, or mere the inchael is a disabled navy veteran. About ability of owners to properly take care six years ago, the Rudolphs moved from of the animal, the Rudolphs and other Florida to Tennessee and began volun- volunteers have spent endless time and teering with animal rescues around the money. “In 2011 alone, we spent more than area. However, when they found that some rescues would not take animals $48,000 in vet bills...We probably spend from other states, they began to take $3,000 a month on fuel to transport these animals,” said Rudolph. She and these animals in on their own. her husband also fre“We began to resquently buy food and cue schnauzers from other animal care all over the South— products for those Kentucky, Missouri, If you would like to help Schnauzer who can’t afford them. Arkansas,” said Karen Savers of West Tennessee, you can As of right now, Rudolph, and that is send a donation to SSRWTN, P.O. Box Schnauzer Savers ophow Schnauzer Savers erates off this money of West Tennessee got 202, Bethel Springs, TN, 38315. and the very rare dostarted. nation. The organiAlthough Rudolph has a slight fur allergy, she did not let zation has applied for 501(c)(3) status, that stop her. Today, Schnauzer Sav- which is currently pending. They hope ers has been successful in rescuing and that once they receive that status, they placing over 3,000 dogs from all over the will be able to apply for grant money. However, as of right now, the orgaSouth, most of them Schnauzers and other non-shedding breeds. Over 1,000 nization is in need of extra funding and of these dogs are from the surrounding help with animal rescue projects. “We cannot take on this entire rearea. The Rudolphs have also rescued 26 sponsibility ourselves,” said Rudolph. horses from neglect in McNairy County. The Rudolphs respond to calls about “It is important that McNairy County ofanimals, usually within the county, but ficials step up and build an animal shelfrom all over the South as well. They also ter, staff it, and do what is necessary to get this problem under control...We deswatch Craigslist. “People don’t realize if they put a dog perately need an animal shelter.” Rudolph thinks this goal is entirely on Craigslist, it’s not always going to a attainable, especially with the amount good home,” said Rudolph. She explained that dogs sold on the of public money available for projects internet are often bought by dog-fight- like this. “There are tons of foundations,” ing rings or pharmaceutical companies she commented. “You would be amazed for animal testing. Rudolph has certain at the amount of funds available.” Rudolph also stated that one of the recommendations for selling or giving away pets. “I always tell people to re- main goals of the organization is to edquest a vet reference, do a home visit, ucate pet owners. For instance, many people buy horses without knowing how and ask a lot of questions,” she said. The Rudolphs are assisted by a hand- to properly care for them. “It’s a tremendous amount of work, ful of volunteers in their work. They reStaff Writer

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One of Schnauzer Savers’ rescues, Prissy, was thrown out on the side of the road. When found, she was nearly starved, with matted fur, and all of her teeth had to be pulled due to neglect. “Thankfully, even though she tested positive for heart worms and had other medical problems, a wonderful adopter up north took her right away and treated her for all of her medical needs,” said Rudolph, “and she will have a loving home forever.” and a lot more expensive than people realize,” said Rudolph. Rudolph also wants to educate the community about the consequences of improper care of animals. For example, parvo, or canine parvovirus, is a virus that is running rampant among unvaccinated dogs in this area. She stresses the importance of having your animals properly vaccinated and knowing how to properly care for them. “We also desperately need an educational program for the children, because that’s where we change the mindset,” said Rudolph. Schnauzer Savers has rescued more than 3,000 animals to date and hopes to help even more in the future. “We are two people whom God has called to do his work in rescuing these animals,” said Rudolph.

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Tennessee Commissioner of Health John J. Dreyzehner (Right) poses with McNairy County Mayor Wilburn Gene Ashe (Center) and County Public Health Director Chris Morris (Left) during a tour of the McNairy Health Department in Selmer last Wednesday. Dreyzehner said he is working on getting newer, faster computers for the department and a laptop for Environmental Health Specialist R. Stacey Deaton, who handles the food store and restaurant inspections. This would allow him to enter the scores from his inspections directly into the computer rather than writing them down and entering them when he returned to the office.

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by Laura Specie

and Dallas. How many of you watched “Who shot J.R.” I know I did. A lot of great music, and a few great shows. A lot of great Hello again. I trust every- times, also some hard times too. Now, I would like to feaone had a great week. Mine was busy. Busy, but got through it. ture a little about the year 1997 Before I get started on writing If I may. The nineties to me, a this weeks column, I would like lot were changing the shape of things. If you were to correct an error I made paying attention, muin last weeks piece. sic was changing, what Debby Boone, NOT we watched on tv, and Debbie Gibb had one of of course a lot of polithe top songs of 1977. tics . Sorry about my confuBill Clinton was sion. our President, and I am also combining two different years for this Laura Specie Al Gore our Vice. The Titanic received an weeks story. Part of this award. is dedicated to a special The top songs for this time teenager I met a few months ago online. She is more into country were I Believe I Can Fly by R. music and other music of today, Kelley, Puff Daddy had 2 songs which goes back to what I have one of which was Can’t Nobody said. Every generation has its Hold Me down. Elton John had time, and the one before cringes the hit Candles in the Wind. at the sounds of the day. I hope How do I live by Leeann Rimes from the movie Titanic was a you enjoy! If you were born in August hit as well. Whitney Houston of 1980, you were born in the had a hit with that song as well, hottest summers on record in a which I preferred because it was lot of states. It stayed in the mid more believable to me. I also 100’s for example in Texas. I re- liked Wannabe, by the Spice member that summer very well. Girls. Food prices were still goThere was never any relief from ing up, The cost of a car went the extreme heat. In Baseball, Pitts Omar up to just under $20,000. A Moreno stole a record 70 bases home, $176,200. It never ceases for the third consecutive season. to amaze me how they expect I enjoyed most of the music anyone to buy a home, at those during this time, Top songs and prices when the average income my favs were Crazy Little Thing was at that time was all most Called Love, Another One Bites $57,000 a year. That is why I still The Dust by Queen, Another don’t have a home. If you watched a lot of TV Brick In The Wall, by Pink Floyd (HUGE Pink fan) and Lady, by during this time, you might Kenny Rogers. Also in the top have enjoyed such shows as The songs for that year were Call X Files, Babylon 5, NYPD Blue, Me, by Blondie, Rock with You Dr. Quinn, ER, Friends (didn’t by Michael Jackson and Funky watch) Homicide: Life on the Town by Lipps Inc. John Lennon Streets, and another Trekky series: Star Trek Voyager. had a hit with Starting over. To say the nineties was the The peanut man, Jimmy Carter was president; his Vice start of a lot of changes may or not be accurate, but for me, it was Walter F. Mondale. The price of bread was fifty- seemed so. The nineties was one cents a loaf, and milk was a the year my life would change. dollar and sixty cents a gallon. My kids graduated from high This is where I really shake my school and I started a new job head at the changes in the years. in the nineties. Yes, things do change Everything creeping up a little and some cases a lot at a time. through out the years. Each generation, hopefully getting better I try not to dwell there too long. The best picture according with the changes Only time will to the academy awards went tell if this is to be so. Hope you to Ordinary People. Robert De- enjoyed these trips to the past. niro received best actor in “Rag- Hopefully reliving happy moing Bull”. Best actress was Sissy ments of teenage years of laughSpacek for Coal Miner’s Daugh- ter and music. Have a great week. ter. Comments? Story ideas? In the 80’s my fav shows and a lot of others were CHiPs, Send them to laura_specie@yaMagnum P.I. Charlie’s Angels hoo.com Columnist

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The Rockabilly Highway Festival is June 9 in Selmer. Are you going? Why or Why not?

William Anthony Westbrooks (Selmer):

Cathy Jackson (Corinth, MS, Monogram):

(I’m) planning on it. I think it’s a great organization here for Selmer as far as having something to do because we are lacking in having any kind of activities.”

“I probably will go because I haven’t never so it will be a great experience to just go and check it out.”

Jane Mulder (Selmer):

Tommy Turner (Selmer):

Martha Glover (Selmer):

Tammy Wilson (Bethel Springs):

“Oh, I’m going. It’s just a fun thing to do.”

“Well, Rockabilly is our heritage here in Selmer. We have the Rockabilly Highway. All of us musicians gather once in a while and play music and have a big time. I am an Elvis impersonator. I have been singing Elvis tunes since I was about 12 and I play five different instruments and have a good time with it.”

“Well, I am going to be out of town and I’m sad because I am because I would...go if I were going to be in town. I think it’s a wonderful event and hope everybody attends.”

“No, I won’t get to this year because I don’t have no money.”

McNairy Voices is a new feature in the Independent Appeal highlighting the opinions of average citizens about the issues that affect the citizens of McNairy County, the state of Tennessee, and the United States as a whole. The participants are randomly selected on the streets of the county. Their viewpoints are not necessarily that of the Independent Appeal.

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Common Sense

Are we headed for a fiscal cliff? By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

Actually, we are headed for two fiscal cliffs, one in the short-term and one in the long-term. Debt as a percentage of all of the goods and services produced in our nation (the Gross Domestic Product or GDP, for short), will grow from about 70 percent now to 84 percent in 2035, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office projects under current law. If the Bush tax cuts are kept, the alternative minimum tax is continued to be indexed for inflation and Medicare payment rates to doctors are held constant (the “doc fix”), debt held by the public would be 97 percent of GDP by 2021. This level of debt would cause higher interest payments on the debt, which would

eventually require either higher taxes or a reduction in government benefits and services. It could also restrict policymakers’ ability to use tax and spending policies to respond to unexpected challenges such as economic downturns or financial crises. A third sideeffect of these levels of debt is that investors would eventually lose their confidence in the government’s ability to manage its budget and to borrow at affordable rates. To restore investors confidence, policymakers would need to enact more drastic spending cuts or tax increases more drastic and painful than those that would have been necessary if they had come earlier. The fiscal cliff or “taxmageddon” that is being discussed in the media is the short-term one that occurs

around the end of this year and the beginning of next year. The Bush tax cuts, expire and $1 trillion automatic spending cuts mandated by the debt ceiling deal of August 2011 begin, due to the failure of the so-called Supercommittee to come up with a like amount of spending cuts or revenue increases. In addition, the alternative minimum tax will need to be patched, as it has been each year in order to avoid hitting middle-class taxpayers with a tax designed only to apply to the wealthy. Finally, the cut in the Social Security tax and extended unemployment benefits will also expire at the end of this year. The CBO estimates that these tax increases and spending cuts will push the nation into a mild recession, with GDP dropping by 1.3 percent during

the first half of 2013. Federal borrowing authority will also run up against the debt ceiling again sometime in early 2013. Congress and the president can do one of three things. First, they can do nothing and there will likely be a mild recession in the first half of 2013. However, this would decrease the deficit faster and increase debt slower than would otherwise be the case. The could extend all of these policies permanently and avoid a recession, but that would lead to much higher and even unsustainable deficits and debt in the long run. A third possibility is that they could extend some or all of these policies on a temporary basis, which would also avoid a recession and wait to impose the fiscal restraint until the economy gets back to normal growth.

inseparable. After training Little Ann and Old Dan, the adventures of coon hunting begin. He

in the hills and valleys of his childhood home. Page after thrilling page this novel does not disappoint. I specifically recommend this for boys who love adventure and suspense. However it is a must read for boys, girls, and parents, because this is so much more than just a book about a boy and his dogs. The lessons are subtle, but are far from forgettable. Billy is not a quitter, and I thank the author for giving us this strong, timeless character who reminds us of a simpler time and place.

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Where the Red Fern Grows by Molly Moore

Young Billy Coleman lives in a cabin in the Ozarks with his parents and little sisters. Billy begs for a good dog, but is not Wilson Rawls grew up in foolish enough to believe he the Ozark Mountains and can get one without working uses the landscape for extra long hours and his heart-pounding buying it himself. This story about a boy and sounds so much like his dogs. I could stop kids today, doesn’t it? right there and you Surprisingly, he gets would undoubtedly two good coon pups, be able to fill in the but not quickly and blanks: read it and not easily. Two years weep. Molly Moore of working and saving Where the Red Fern is how he manages to Grows details the life of a buy them. From the minute young, poor, mountain boy he picks them up the three are who longs for a coon dog. Columnist

‘Where the Red Fern Grows” 208 pages Author: Wilson Rawls Reading Level: Ages 10 and up works all day on the little farm and hunts all night. Lessons are learned the hard way, and Billy grows up very quickly

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doodles

The Rockabilly Highway Festival is June 9 in Selmer. Are you going? Why or Why not?

William Anthony Westbrooks (Selmer):

Cathy Jackson (Corinth, MS, Monogram):

(I’m) planning on it. I think it’s a great organization here for Selmer as far as having something to do because we are lacking in having any kind of activities.”

“I probably will go because I haven’t never so it will be a great experience to just go and check it out.”

Jane Mulder (Selmer):

Tommy Turner (Selmer):

Martha Glover (Selmer):

Tammy Wilson (Bethel Springs):

“Oh, I’m going. It’s just a fun thing to do.”

“Well, I am going to be out of town and I’m sad because I am because I would...go if I were going to be in town. I think it’s a wonderful event and hope everybody attends.”

“No, I won’t get to this year because I don’t have no money.”

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Common Sense

Are we headed for a fiscal cliff? By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

inseparable. After training Little Ann and Old Dan, the adventures of coon hunting begin. He

One Moore Novel:

Where the Red Fern Grows by Molly Moore

Wednesday, june 6, 2012

Marsha Taylor Depew Selmer, TN: Marsha Ann Taylor DePew, age 57, of Hardin, Kentucky, formerly of Selmer, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, May 26, 2012 at Vanderbilt University Hospital following a long illness. She was born and raised in Selmer, TN the daughter of the late William Elihu and Vera Alene Matlock Taylor. She attended school in McNairy County and in her early adulthood, worked for Brown Shoe Company. Mrs. DePew later pursued a nursing career and graduated with honors from Crump Vocational Technical School earning a Licensed Practical Nurse certification. A loving and compassionate nurse, she practiced at The Jackson Clinic and The ENT Clinic in Jackson, Tennessee for several years, touching the lives of all who knew her with genuine love and benevolence. She was a loving, caring, and selfless mother, grandmother, wife, sister, and friend. She enjoyed spending time with her family, researching ancestry, traveling, community dances, yard sales, relaxing at the river, and any activity that involved being with her family. She was very passionate about music of all genres. She is survived by her husband Forrest George DePew of Hardin, KY; two sons: Terry Lee Johnson of Spencer, TN; Sean Thornton Johnson (Kim) of Rineyville, KY; two daughters: Angel Suzanne Johnson Ferguson (Joshua) of Henderson, TN; and Heather LeAnn Plunk Carter (Matthew) of Medina, TN; six grandchildren: Joshua, Hayden, Lauren, Alex, Darren, and Eden; a brother: William Taylor (Louise) and a sister: Ruby Hannah (Cliff) both of Henderson, TN. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Adron Harvie Taylor. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Shackelford Funeral Directors Casey Chapel with Brother Anthony Rowland officiating and burial will follow at Falcon Cemetery at Selmer, TN. The family will receive friends at Casey Chapel beginning at 5 p.m. Tuesday. Shackelford Funeral Directors, Casey Chapel, Henderson, Tennessee,731-989-2421.

Carolyn Nell White Gilchrist Carolyn Nell White Gilchrist passed away May 30th at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, following an extended hospital stay. Carolyn attended Saltillo High School in Hardin County where she was the captain of the basketball team and graduated in 1950. She married Orville Lee Gilchrist on August 12, 1950. Carolyn and Orville enjoyed a wonderful time during his 30-year career in the US Navy, traveling the world and living in exotic places. Each tour would bring new friends into their lives and sometimes reunite them with old friends. After Orville, Carolyn was the consummate homemaker, and her skill was surpassed only by her love and devotion to her children and grandchildren. She loved to cook and garden, and delighted in shopping for her children and grandchildren. She was an avid reader with a wide range of knowledge and a wry sense of humor. She will be greatly missed for her kindness, her generosity, and love for her family and church. She was a member of Mt. Sharon Presbyterian Church in the Gilchrist community. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Orville, and her three children, Dianna Lea Gilchrist, Lisa Mischke (Phil), and Craig Gilchrist (Terry). Carolyn was also blessed with seven loving grandchildren; Christopher, Katie, Virginia, and John Gilchrist, and Elizabeth, Will, and Anne Mischke. She also leaves an aunt, Marguerite Cash, and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Grace White, and her brother Robert Keaton White. Services were held on June 2, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Mount Sharon Presbyterian Church in Adamsville, Tennessee. Burial followed in the Gilchrist Cemetery at Adamsville, Tennessee.

Thomas Ray King Thomas Ray King was born January 14, 1949 in McNairy County, TN, the son of the late Virgil Carl and Lemmie Brown King. Mr. King departed this life on June 3, 2012 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 63 years, 4 months, 20 days. He is survived by his children, Michael and Michelle; four sisters, Betty King of Selmer, TN, Linda Miller of Selmer, TN, Judy Brigman of Selmer, TN and Lola Boyle of Mishawaka, IN; two brothers, Junior King of Selmer, TN and Ricky King of Bethel Springs, TN. A graveside service was held on June 5, 2012 at the Falcon Cemetery in Selmer, Tennessee, Jeff Young officiated.

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Vicki Jacqulyn Rickman Vicki Jacqulyn Rickman, age 56, of Biloxi, MS formerly of McNairy County passed from this life on May 31, 2012 after a long illness. She was born April 24, 1956, the daughter of the late Connie Idell Ellis and Fred Glen Henry. Vicki was united in marriage to Robert Larry Rickman who preceded her in death. She was a homemaker. Survivors are three children, Sunshine Gant and husband Toby of Biloxi, MS, Robert Larry Rickman, Jr. of Selmer, TN, Michelle Simpson and husband Nathan of Church Hill, TN; eight grandchildren, Dustin Gant, Tyler Brown, Sadie Grace Gant, Brittany Rickman, Emma Rickman, Gavin Rickman, Tabitha Simpson, and Bryson Simpson. A host of extended family and friends. Graveside Memorial Interment Services will be held on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Stantonville Cemetery in Stantonville, Tennessee with Neil King officiating. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, TN in charge of local arrangements.

Terry Joe Martin Terry Joe Martin was born July 4, 1959 in Brownsville, TN, the son of the late James Franklin and Hazel V. Bendall Martin. Mr. Martin departed this life on May 30, 2012 in Bethel Springs, Tennessee at the age of 52 years, 10 months, 26 days. He is survived by his children, Thomas Coleiron of Peru, IN, Kimberly Martin of Hornsby, TN, Terry Joe Martin Jr. of Lexington, TN and Amanda Martin of Adamsville, TN; 6 grandchildren; and his siblings, Jimmy Ray Martin, Vickie Trice, Randy Martin, Johnny Martin, Tim Martin and Janet Bulter; and a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Martin was preceded in death by a sister, Carylon Elaine Martin and a brother, Wayne Martin. Services were held on June 3, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, Douglas Carter officiated. Burial followed in the Liberty Cemetery at Bethel Springs, Tennessee.

Ruth Elizabeth O’Neal Therasse Ruth Elizabeth O’Neal Therasse was born October 28, 1927 in Bethel Springs, TN, the daughter of the late Scott Ervin and Viola Hendrix O’Neal. Ms. Ruth was a retired secretary who lived most of her life in Miami, Florida. She was a loving sister, aunt, and friend. She also had a special love for cats as well as feeding wild animals that would come in her back yard. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Selmer TN. Miss Therasse departed this life on May 28, 2012 in Corinth, Mississippi at the age of 84 years, 7 months. She is survived by a brother, Larry Sanders and wife Linda of Corinth, MS three nephews Ronald Dunn and wife Casey, Bill Sanders and wife Micaela, Eddy Sanders and wife Rhonda all of Corinth, Two nieces Janine Bangs of Augusta Georgia, and Newanna Moore of Guys TN., three great nieces, six great nephews, one great great niece and one great great nephew. In addition to her parents, Miss Therasse was preceded in death by two stepfathers Bill Sanders, and Alva D. Mitchell, two sisters, Newauna Sue O’Neal,and Dortha June Wolfe; a brother, Jimmy Sanders, and a brother in law Bobby Wolfe. Services were held on May 30, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Bro. Warren Jones officiating.

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Sweat Family The family of Thomas (Leonard) Sweat would like to thank all his family friends, club members, and all who knew him. But thank you to each of you for all you have done: flowers, food, support, and love. We may miss one in trying to name you by name, so here is a heartfelt thank you to each. Bro. Moffett, pallbearer, and honoring pallbearers, Shackelford, Jeremy Arnold, Mary McCullar for your love and concern. We will forever miss him as well as those who knew him. Thanks, Jerry Sweat (deceased) and family Faye Sweat Linda Shelby and family Terry Sweat and family Cookie and Skip and family

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Hatch Family Thank you, Dear Friends, Thank you for each visit, call, card, flowers, gifts, food, hug, smile and your support during the recent loss of our precious loved one, Frances Hatch. A special thanks to Reverend Roger Hatch, lifetime friend, for the most wonderful eulogy I have ever heard. She wrote her eulogy while she was living with every kind word and deed and love she had for everyone who was blessed enough to have her “Sunshine” in their lives. The Frances Hatch Family

church events • Lakeview Video If you are not able to attend church on Sunday, you can now watch Lakeview Baptist Church live at 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. All you have to do is go to www. LakeviewSelmer.com and click on the “watch the video LIVE now” button. We would love to have you join us in person any Sunday. We will not be having Sunday night services in the summer. June 9 • Living Truth Praise Sing You are invited to Living Truth’s 11th Anniversary Praise Sing on June 9, 2012 at the Maple Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Beech Bluff, TN beginning at 7 p.m. Special guest will be the Fincher Family from Frog Jump, TN and Living Truth from Beech Buff, TN. Come out and enjoy a night of praise, worship and southern gospel music. For more information, contact Grady Fowler, Jr. at 731-424-2470 or Rusty Petty at 731-645-3161. • Fish Fry and Barbecue Chicken Sulphur Springs Fire Department will be having their Fish Fry on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Adults are $12 and children are $6. June 10 • Cypress Creek “Love” Day We the Cypress Creek first Baptist Family will be honoring Pastor Clifford Wynn and family on June 10 with our annual “Love” Day. Our guest speaker

for the 2:30 p.m. afternoon service will be Pastor Christopher Traylor and the little Zion church family from Corinth, MS. 14 Falcon Rd; for questions, please call 731-645-8094. • Ramer Friendship Baptist Church Homecoming and Decoration Day will be held at Ramer Friendship Baptist Church June 10 at 11 a.m. The Frog Jump Quartet, from Alamo, will be singing from 11 a.m. until 12 noon. Lunch will be afterwards. Come and enjoy some good singing and food. Donations needed for upkeep of cemetery. • Saulter’s Chapel Pastor Reb. James Agnew of Saulter’s Chapel C.M.E. Church of Michie, TN would like to invite each of you to our mortgage note burning celebration this Sunday, June 10, 2012 at 3 p.m., guest speaker is our bishop. Pred Prelate 4th Episcopal Dist. Thomas L. Brown Sr. of Jackson, MS. Music by Beckley Chapel C.M.E. Church of Booneville, MS. • Springs United Pentecostal Church The Springs United Pentecostal Church will be celebrating Pastor and Mrs. Jeff Young's 29th year with our church on Sunday June 10th. Aubrey Jayroe from Arkansas will be the special quest minister for the weekend. Services are 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. in Bethel Springs and 2 p.m. at the Springs in Jackson. You are welcome anytime to worship with us.

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In Loving Memory of

Lester Lee Stanfield Lester Lee Stanfield was born December 27, 1920 in McNairy County, TN, the son of the late Aubrey and Allie Mae Morris Stanfield. He was united in marriage to Jewell Dee McCullar on September 14, 1940. Mrs. Stanfield preceded him in death on January 27, 2007. Mr. Stanfield served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a retired farmer and logger and a member of the Antioch Church of Christ. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. Mr. Stanfield departed this life on May 31, 2012 in Ramer, Tennessee at the age of 91 years, 5 months, 4 days. He is survived by a daughter, Audrey Stanfield of Ramer, TN; a son, Jerry Stanfield and wife Betty of Pocahontas, TN; two sisters, Maxine Ray of Cameron, NC, Virginia Howell of Ramer, TN; three grandchildren, Arnold Stanfield and wife Charlotte, Chad Stanfield and wife Shawnda, Brad Stanfield and wife Kristal; four great grandchildren, Rodney Stanfield, Randy Stanfield and wife Molly, Chase Stanfield and Blake Stanfield; and a great-great-grandchild, Hunter Stanfield. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Stanfield was preceded in death by a sister, Henrietta Barlow. Services were held on June 3, 2012 at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, Darrin Stapleton officiated. Burial followed in the Indian Creek Cemetery at Ramer, Tennessee.

Jamie L. Cox July 14, 1972 - June 8, 2009 We miss and love you more each day. Until we see you again, in heaven, we will take care of Shelby. She still says you are her heart. Love, Shelby, Mother, Dad

EVERYONE WELCOME

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June 10th - 13th Sunday morning 10:00 Sunday night 6:00 Mon.-Wed. 7:00

Evangelist Scotty Helton of Power Faith Ministries 15770 Hwy 64 East approximately 20 min. from Selmer

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100th Birthday Celebration

Ruth Moore

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engagement

Mr. & Mrs. Favil Meek

Please join us as we celebrate the amazing journey and birthday of Ruth Moore. The lives she’s touched ... the example she’s set ... the incredible person she is. The celebration will be Saturday, June 9 from 2 until 4 p.m. at Crazy K Ranch, 833 North Prather Road, Michie, Tennessee. For more information, call Theresa at 731-610-6746 or Shirley at 731-610-4444.

Favil and Racine Meek celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on May 31st. They were married May 31, 1942 in Corinth, Mississippi. Their children are Nathan Meek, Ann Mitchell, Dickie Meek, Jane Russell and the late Allen Meek. They have 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

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70th Anniversary Chelsea King & Chase Bryan

King - Bryan Mr. and Mrs. Dennis King of Pocahontas announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Miss Chelsea King to Mr. Chase Bryan, son of Ms. Valerie Perigo of Jumpertown and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bryan of Booneville. The couple will exchange vows on Saturday, June 16, 2012 at 1 p.m. at the Jumpertown United Methodist Church (888 Hwy 4, Jumpertown, MS 38829). All friends and family are welcome. Only out of town invitations will be sent. Reception to follow in the Newell Brown Family Life Center, adjacent to the church building.

community events • National Safe Boating Week The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will be participating in events to promote the wear of life jackets as the 2012 boating season prepares to launch in full swing. TWRA likes to highlight National Safe Boating Week which runs right at the start of the Memorial Day Weekend and the summer boating season. Boating partners across the United States and Canada are teaming to promote safe boating practices, including the wear of life jackets for National Safe Boat-

Mrs. Phyllis Tull

Happy Retirement After 25 years of service to McNairy Central High School Cafeteria, Mrs. Phyllis Tull has decided to hang up her apron. Help us celebrate her retirement at a reception held in her honor on Sunday, June 10 from 1:00 -3:00 at the Selmer Community Central. No gifts, please, just hugs and well wishes.

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from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Eastview Baptist for ages 4years -6th grades.

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June 11 • Amazing Wonders Aviation Encounter God’s awesome power as we fly to some of the world’s greatest natural wonders. Along the way, kids will hear bible stories about God’s awesome power and learn how God wants to give us everything we need through his power and to his glory. In this one-week adventure, kids encounter God’s awesome power through bible stories, crafts, motivational music, and games. The adventure begins Monday, June 11-15,

• Old Friendship Baptist Church VBS Old Friendship Baptist Church will be having Vacation Bible School on June 11th - 15th from 6:30-8:30. Everyone is invited to attend. June 16 • Father’s Day Music Saulter’s Chapel, C.M.E. Church of Michie, TN will be having a pre-Father’s Day musical celebration with area male choirs and others. On June 16, 2012 at 6 p.m. We hope to see you!

ing Week and throughout the 2012 boating season. The goal of National Safe Boating Week is to educate the public about the importance of following safe boating practices and wearing life jackets while on the water. • Irving Meek, Jr. Memorial Library Summer Reading The Irving Meek, Jr. Memorial library will be continuing its summer reading program during the month of June. Each Friday provides our patrons with a

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Tucker Surratt

Happy 3rd Tucker Surratt, son of Chris and Lindsey Surratt of Adamsville, TN will turn 3 on June 8. He celebrated with a Cars themed party on June 2 with family and friends. Grandparents are Gary and Teresa Gattis of Morris Chapel, TN; Tommy and Melody Surratt of Adamsville, TN and Keith and Linda Corbin of Rienzi, MS.

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special guest for entertainment and learning. Time and dates for special speakers are as follows: June 8 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Dr. Brian Jackson; June 15 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Ranger Tim from Pickwick State Park; June 22, 1 a.m. – 11 a.m. Dwana PusserGarrison, daughter of Legendary Sheriff Buford Pusser; June 29 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. The Magic Guy, Skip Cain. Friday, the last day, our guest will start at 9:30 due to the Community Career day we will be hosting from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. A prize will be awarded to the child that reads the most pages. Everyone is welcome to attend and fun is had by all. June 8 • Beach Party Baby Shower Friday, June 8, 2012 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., everyone is invited to attend a baby shower at the McNairy county Health Department Conference Room. There will be snacks, free gifts and fun for all. For programs, classes and information, contact Beth Hamilton, Public health Educator, or Ruth Teague, WIC Nutritionist at eh health department, 731-645-3474, ext. 109. • Miss Liberty Belle Pageant The 4th Annual Miss Liberty Belle Pageant will be Friday, June 9th at the Crockett County Middle School, 2014 Hwy 88 in Alamo. June 9 • Benefit for Tywon Trice A county-wide benefit program will be held for Tywon Trice on June 9, 2012 at McNairy County Alumni Center located at 500 Lipford Rd., Selmer, TN starting at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcomed to attend. • Finger Fish Fry & BBQ A fish fry and barbecue chicken dinner will be held Saturday, June 9 from 3 until 7 p.m. at the Finger Volunteer Fire Department. All you can eat catfish or chicken with all the trimmings and homemade desserts. Adults will be $10 and children $5. All proceeds will go towards the operating expenses of the Finger Fire Dept. • Beshires Family Reunion The Beshires Family Reunion will be held on Saturday, June 9 at the Senior Citizens Center in Henderson. Please bring foods and desserts for a Potluck Meal. Drinks, ice, plates, cups, napkins will be furnished. • Tull-Howell Reunion The annual Tull-Howell reunion will be held this Saturday, June 9 at the Sacamore Lodge in Chickasaw State Park in Henderson, TN Pot luck lunch will begin around noon. Come to enjoy fellowship with other family members!

court briefs Jimmy M. Johnson – Domestic assault – dismiss on pmt of cst and attend anger mgmt. Victim did not wish to prosecute. Timothy R. Tichnor, Jr – Probation violation – prob reinstated upon def serving 30 days from today.

June 15 • Relay for Life The McNairy County Relay for Life is just around the corner, and teams are already fundraising for the big night on Friday, June 15th. The McNairy County Relay for Life is scheduled for June 15, 2012. Cancer Survivors are invited to attend a reception at 5:00 pm in the Selmer City Park. Please join us at this event for another year of celebration where you can enjoy refreshments, entertainment, door prizes and register for your free t-shirt! The survivor walk begins at approximately 6:30 p.m. For more information or to pre-register as a Cancer Survivor, please contact Hollie Knight at 645-7843 or 610-3285. You may also contact Cheryl Prather at 610-2860 or Pat Simmons at 645-4912. Luminaria lanterns are on sale now, and each one will be decorated in memory or honor of a loved one and lit with a candle to line the track on Relay night during the Luminaria Ceremony. Start purchasing your Luminaria early by contacting a committee member: Lashel Moore, 731.610.1881 Brandy Strayhorn, 731-6450670. Cheryl Prather, 731-6102860. As always, all proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society’s efforts in McNairy County and in cancer research. June 16 • Luau – Wine and Dine There will be a Luau – Wine and Dine: A Pickwick Lake Party to benefit Teri Jenkins on Saturday, June 16 at 6 p.m. at Aqua Yacht Marina Poolside. There will be live music and the party is only for adults. Cost is $25 for a single and $45 for a couple. Auction items are welcome! RSVP Micki Greer 731-926-1776 or e-mail mickiflips@yahoo. com. • Scott Reunion The annual WW and Susie Scott reunion will be Saturday, June 16, 2012 at the Crump community center. 10 a.m. until ?? Everyone welcome. Lunch at 12. • Leapwood Fire Dept. Fish Fry The Leapwood Fire Department will be having their fish fry June 16 at 5 p.m. at the Leapwood community Center. Adults $12, children are $6. All you can eat fish, chicken, fries, slaw, white beans, and dessert. Cake walk to follow. Please come and support the Leapwood Fire Dept.

sheriff’s log Friday, May 25

Suspicious activity – Buena Vista Rd – 12:57 a.m. Domestic in progress, physical – Melvin Qualls Rd – 2:14 a.m. Traffic stop – Complex – 2:31 a.m. Theft of property – Atkins Ln – 6:36 a.m. Theft of property – Atkins Ln – 6:36 a.m. Medical DOA – Bud Cleary Rd – 9:04 a.m. Theft of property – Crabtree Rd – 9:19 a.m. Verbal threats – Rowsey School Rd – 9:40 a.m. Public service – Stantonville Rd – 10:53 a.m. Speak with an officer – Ervin Hester Rd – 11:43 a.m. Public service – Mt. Zion Church Animal control, welfare/ cruelty – Nichols Rd – 5:37 p.m. Public service – 5:37 p.m. Domestic in progress, verbal – Combs Cementary Rd – 6:59 p.m. Public service – Cementary Ln – 7:48 p.m. Public service – 7:23 p.m. Traffic stop – 9:04 p.m. Harass threats – Tulu Ln – 9:09 p.m. Serving warrant – Henderson county – 9:16 p.m.

Saturday, May 26

Burglary – Bob Williams Rd – 12:06 a.m. Suspicious activity – Dickey Rd – 1:34 a.m. Animal control – Winding Ridge – 8:25 a.m. Alarm residence/business – Hubanks Rd – 8:45 a.m. Speak with an officer – 9:19 a.m. 4-Wheelers on roadway – Charlie Pounds – 10:29 a.m. Serving warrant – 11:36 a.m. ARV on scene – Jail – 11:37 a.m. Alarm residence/business – Westwood Circle – 12:35 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 22 S – 1:53 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 64 – 2:37 a.m. Alarm residence/business – Baker Rd – 3:39 p.m. Speak with an officer – Clayhill Dr – 5:10 p.m. Theft of property – Clayhill Dr – 5:15 p.m. Traffic stop – Higginbottom Rd – 5:44 p.m. Traffic stop – Complex – 5:46 p.m. Traffic stop – Bypass/Westwood – 6:00 p.m.

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Animal control – Hwy 45 S – 6:18 p.m. Suspicious activity – Center Hill Rd – 6:48 p.m. Animal control – Hwy 45 S – 7:18 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, with injuries – Litt Wilson Rd – 8:08 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 57 – 8:15 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 57 – 8:24 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45 S – 9:49 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 64 E – 10:06 p.m. Suspicious vehicle – Buena Vista Rd – 10:07 p.m. Suspicious person – Gilchrist Rd – 10:19 p.m. Traffic stop – Mount Vinson Rd – 10:52 p.m. Shots fired – Airport Rd – 10:55 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 22 N – 11:46 p.m. Animal control – Pleasant Site Rd – 11:50 p.m.

Sunday, May 27

Traffic stop – Taylor Rd – 12:33 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 22 – 1:07 a.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 22 – 1:18 a.m. Suspicious person – Airport Rd – 1:41 a.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 57 – 1:53 a.m. Alarm residence/business – Hubert Manuel Rd – 6:50 a.m. Alarm residence/business – Hwy 22 S – 11:34 a.m. Theft of property – Sardie Henry Rd – 2:28 p.m. Public service – Industrial Dr – 3:18 p.m. Harass phone calls – Complex – 3:18 p.m. Public service – Hwy 22 – 3:35 p.m. Public service – Industrial Dr – 3:54 p.m. Traffic stop – Dickey Rd – 6:30 p.m. Traffic stop – Guys Chewalla Rd – 6:39 p.m. Public service – 6:42 p.m. Traffic stop – Guys Chewalla Rd – 6:57 p.m. Traffic stop – Top of the River – 8:02 p.m. Traffic stop – Top of the River – 8:12 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 57 at Pleasant Site – 8:16 p.m. Traffic stop – Michie Ball field – 8:29 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 57 E – 8:34 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45 S – 8:55 p.m. Traffic stop – Ramer Quick Stop – 9:24 p.m.

Traffic stop – Adams Ave – 9:46 p.m. Traffic stop – Center Hill Rd – 9:57 p.m. Alarm residence/business – Otis Plunk Rd – 10:36 p.m. Animal control, animal bite – E Poplar – 10:56 p.m. Suspicious activity – Will Coln Rd – 11:24 p.m.

Monday, May 28

Traffic stop – Hwy 57 – 12:14 a.m. Welfare check – Brumley Rd – 7:16 p.m. Alarm residence/business – Twin View Circle – 9:37 a.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 57 E – 12:03 p.m. Animal control – Martin Rd – 12:46 p.m. Theft of property – Sticine Rd – 1:28 p.m. Civil matter – Rankin Ln – 1:51 p.m. 911 Hang up – Roberts Rd – 2:18 p.m. Theft of property – Purdy Beauty Hill Rd – 3:00 p.m. Burglary – Center Hill – 3:31 p.m. Public service – Hwy 22 – 4:19 p.m. Suspicious activity – Gilchrist – 6:19 p.m. Traffic stop – Country Oasis – 6:56 p.m. Officer assistance – New Bethel Rd – 9:11 p.m. Theft of property – Friendship Rd – 10:14 p.m. Suspicious vehicle – Hwy 22 S – 10:16 p.m. Traffic stop – North Y - 11:29 p.m.

Tuesday, May 29

Assault, already occurred – Racepath Rd – 12:16 a.m. Suspicious person – Intersection 57 & 45 N – 12:33 a.m. Prowler – Bethesda Lp – 4:32 a.m. Alarm residence/business – Hwy 64 E – 7:04 a.m. Public service – Industrial Park – 8:33 a.m. Welfare check – Horton Rd – 9:37 a.m. Animal control – Higginbottom Rd – 10:24 a.m. Animal control – South Hwy 22 – 11:31 a.m. Public service – Houston Cemetery Rd – 1:06 p.m. Welfare check – Matrose Carroll Rd – 4:54 p.m. Animal control – Main St – 6:19 p.m. Retrieve property – Higginbottom Ln – 6:31 p.m. Prowler – Purdy Beauty Hill Rd – 10:08 p.m.

Wednesday, May 30

Speak with an officer – Bethesda Lp – 7:22 a.m. Alarm residence/business – Sweatlips Rd – 8:10 a.m. Theft of property – Hubert Manuel Rd – 8:31 a.m. Animal control – Masseyville McNairy Rd – 9:31 a.m. Retrieve property – Dickey Rd – 9:52 a.m. Theft of property – Sandy Flatt Rd – 12:20 p.m. Medical psychiatric behavior – Hwy 45 S – 1:50 p.m. Medical DOA – Bob Kirk Rd – 2:21 p.m. Reckless Driver – Big Hill Pond – 5:14 p.m. Speak with an officer – 5:13 p.m. Vandalism – Hwy 142 – 7:06 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, no injuries – Gann Rd – 7:10 p.m. Shots fired – King Dr – 8:44 p.m. Suspicious activity – Refuge Rd – 9:34 p.m. Burglary – Albert Owens – 9:28 p.m. Unruly person – Complex – 10:44 p.m. Disturbance noise/music – Bethel City Park – 10:47 p.m.

Thursday, May 31

Animal control – Winding Ridge Rd -9:45 a.m. Theft of property – Beautyhill Rd – 10:22 a.m. Medical DOA – Robertson Ln – 11:32 a.m. Public service – Gann Rd – 12:21 p.m. Verbal threats – Meeks Rd – 12:45 p.m. Speak with an officer – Meeks Rd – 12:24 p.m. Domestic in progress, physical – 12:58 p.m. Animal control welfare/ cruelty – Nichols Rd – 2:23 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 117 – 3:13 p.m. Traffic stop – Carol St & 64 – 4:31 p.m. Unwanted subject – Hwy 45 S – 4:41 p.m. Theft of property – Selbrook Rd – 4:48 p.m. Public service – Winding Ridge Rd – 5:10 p.m. Public service – Unknown – 5:50 – p.m. Welfare check – Nelly Sharp Rd – 6:22 p.m. Officer assistance – Buena Vista Rd – 6:34 p.m. Officer assistance – Mayflower/Hwy 57 E – 6:46 p.m. Alarm residence/business – Wildwood Dr – 7:17 p.m.

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June 17 • Cypress Creek Father’s Day Singing On June 17 at 3 p.m., the Spiritual Messengers gospel singing group will be at Cypress Creek First Baptist Church for a “Father’s Day” singing. We invite everyone to come out and enjoy this group and other invited guests.

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My Own Backyard by Dorothy Goodrum Contributor

Have you ever gone to buy something that you already own? We hear a lot about shopping in your own town to support your local store owners. This helps in two ways. the taxes you pay, would you like to give them to an outside town, or keep them here in your own town? I bought a book that I have just got to read, and I get home and realize that I already own that book. I guess we have all done this, or something like this, at one time or another. This week, I had a great conversation with one of our patient's husband who is in our skilled unit for rehab. Ray Hamm came by my office to see me and tell me about Ms. Mary's Doctor's appointment. Ms. Mary was involved in a bad accident in her own home, and after a long hospital stay, came to us for her rehab. She has had

a long battle, but one she has faced along with the support of her very devoted husband, Ray. I have known Ray for several years, and remember him from his job at the post office. Ms Mary and I have become friends since the day she rode with me in my vehicle to go on an outing. They are such a great couple who will share their faith with you, given the opportunity. The road to recovery has been hard, but one that Ms. Mary Lou and Ray faced with determination. Ray will often be seen visiting with other residents' families and giving encouragement. Encouragement – now that is a great work and one he also shared with me this week. Mr. Ray and Ms. Mary had returned to Memphis to Campbell's Clinic for a check up, and the Doctor said “Well, it appears you are doing well.” Ray said he told the Doctor, “Our care has been great.” When they were ready to release Ms. Mary for

her rehab, they started looking for the right place to go for the care she needed. He said, “I know we have an old folk’s home in Selmer," but he was not sure that was the right place for Ms. Mary. After all, she is not old, just in need of rehab. He said, “Was I ever wrong! You are not an old folk's home, but a place that offers the care we needed to be able to return home.” He went on to tell me he informed the Doctor, “They are great with their patients, and the rehab department is one of the best. We found the care we need right here in our own backyard.” The Doctor said that was great and asked where this rehab center was located. Ray said, “In my own backyard.” The Doctor stated, “That is good to know. Not what you will normally hear this day, especially from a long-term care rehab center.” Now, I know I am probably a little prejudiced, but I was so glad to hear these words

from the Doctor, and more so from Ray and Ms. Mary. She will be going home soon, and we wish them the best. We are also glad to share some great news with you. We will, as of this month, have the privilege of having as our new Director of Nurse Pollyanna Ray Justice. If you have been in the ER at our local hospital within the past few years, you will recognize the name. Pollyanna has been the Education Director at the hospital, and before that for several years, she was the Director of the ER. We welcome her and her knowledge here at McNairy County Health Care Center. She has a smile that will stop you in your tracks and a love for her patients that shows through her every decision. So we, the staff of McNairy Health Care Center, welcome her and look forward to what she has to offer to make us, as Ray told the Doctor, “a place to bring your family in your own backyard.”

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hamm If you know Pollyanna, come by, not our "old folk's home", but a home where we offer nursing care and rehab for

your needs and those you call your family. Where are we located? In your own backyard. Until next time.

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From Page 9A Vandalism – Leapwood Enville Rd – 6:46 a.m. Retrieve property – Cemetery Ln – 7:41 a.m. Suspicious vehicle – Sardie Henry Rd – 9:33 a.m. Burglary – Park St – 11:04 a.m. Vandalism – Winding Ridge Rd – 11:54 a.m. Motor vehicle accident, with injuries – Baker Rd – 1:01 p.m. Reckless driver – Dowty Rd – 3:12 p.m. Unwanted subject – Gray Rd – 3:32 p.m. Suspicious vehicle – Hillcrest Dr – 3:49 p.m. Vandalism – Hwy 22 N – 7:21 p.m. Traffic stop – Shana and Cherry – 9:14 p.m. Suspicious vehicle – Buena Vista – 10:24 p.m. Speak with an officer – Complex – 10:42 p.m.

Public service – 7:44 p.m. Serving warrant – Airport Rd – 8:24 p.m. Harass phone calls – Guys Chewalla Rd – 8:28 p.m. Medical Psychiatric behavior – Bob Plunk Rd – 10:01 p.m. Verbal threats – Rose Creek Rd – 11:00 p.m. Traffic stop – Otis Plunk – 11:05 p.m.

Friday, June 1

Traffic stop – Hwy 45 – 3:33 a.m. Suspicious person – 64 Truck Stop – 5:25 a.m. Animal control – Sewell Bottom Rd – 8:21 a.m. Escort – Industrial Dr – 9:55 a.m. Public service – Droke Rd – 9:59 a.m. Animal control –Tulu Rd – 9:59 a.m. Vurglary – Vernie Kirk Rd – 12:25 p.m. Burglary – Mills Loop – 4:33 p.m. Traffic stop – Pappy John’s – 6:27 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45 – 6:29 p.m. Suspicious vehicle – Friendship & Blankenship – 6:29 p.m. Public service – Tull Rd – 9:24 p.m. Disturbance noise/music – Hwy 142 – 9:45 p.m. Disturbance noise/music – Pine Ridge Ln – 9:18 p.m. Medical psychiatric behavior – Dickey Rd – 10:26 p.m.

Sunday, June 3

Missing person – Shannon Rd – 12:09 a.m. Vandalism – Ammons Rd – 1:52 a.m. Vandalism – Chambers Store Rd – 3:17 a.m. Vandalism – Sweet Lips Rd – 8:00 a.m. Theft of property – Ridge Lane – 10:12 a.m. Disturbance unknown – Hwy 57 E – 11:59 a.m. Theft of property – Higginbottom – 1:35 p.m. Public service – Guys Chewalla – 5:15 p.m. Welfare check – Refuge Rd – 7:03 p.m. Officer Assistance – Hwy 142 – 9:13 p.m. Theft of property – Chambers Store Rd – 10:09 p.m. Suspicious vehicle – Hwy 64 E – 10:30 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45 S – 10:59 p.m. Officer assistance – Post Office Rd – 11:36 p.m. Suspicious person – Jane Cv – 11:49 p.m.

Saturday, June 2

Traffic stop – Morgan’s Jewelers – 12:35 a.m. Alarm residence/business – Saltillo Rd – 12:44 a.m. Serving warrant – Chester Co. to Jail – 3:04 a.m. Assault, already occurred – Beautyhill Rd – 3:22 a.m. Suspicious vehicle – Main St – 4:28 a.m. Animal control – Hwy22 S – 5:54 a.m.

The Adamsville High School Class of 1962 held their 50-year reunion on Saturday night May 26 at the Stantonville Community Center. Present for the reunion and pictured were: Front Row (l to r) Joyce Blackwood Ashe, Neita Joyce Irby Coffman, Jane Surratt Taylor, Charles Bingham, Nancy Chishlom Roser, Buddy Murphy and Neal Rickman. Second Row: Carolyn Milford Murphy, Brenda Meek Buckley, Anna Lou Majors Pitts, Joyce Phillips Miller, Jackie Stanley Hutton, Brenda Etheridge DePriest, Zulene Blanton Grills, Richard Wood, James Singleton, Shelia Etheridge Hoppers and Brenda Young Galloway. Back Row: Troy Scott, Bobby Wardlow, Larry Gage, Don Todd, James Bishop, Tommy Wicker and Harold Boswell. Attending but not in the picture Billy Joe Kennedy.

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Civil War history • May 27-June 2, 1862 Union Gen. George B. McClellan was within a few miles of Richmond, Va. His 33,000 man force awkwardly straddled the Chickahominy River. Confederate Gen. Joseph Johnston’s 51,000 man force attacked the two corps south of the river. Crucial orders were delayed in getting to the front line, causing an attack that was supposed to begin in the morning to begin five hours late and to be initiated with only a fraction of Johnston’s forces. At that time, this was the largest battle in the eastern theater and with its 11,000 casualties the second bloodiest behind Shiloh. • June 1, 1862 Confederate President Jefferson Davis formally replaces the wounded commander of the Army of Northern Virginia Gen. Joseph E. Johnston with Gen.

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Bobcats host team basketball camp By Amanda Lowrance Head Sports Writer

Staff Photo by Andrew Alexander

Hardin County’s O’Neal Franks sprints out of the batter’s box after lining a shot up the middle. Franks drove in the game-winning for the Tigers to give them a 4-3 victory over McNairy Central, and ultimately, the tournament championship.

Tigers take School’s Out Spectacular By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

It boiled down to the second tiebreaker, but the Hardin County Tigers came out on top of last weekend’s School’s Out Spectacular, hosted by the Adamsville Cardinals. The tournament has been going on for around ten years and presents county teams, and those in the surrounding counties, the opportunity to see what their teams are made of after the recent crop of seniors have departed. Some teams struggled, some teams showed promise, and at moments all of the teams in the tournament, despite their youthfulness, flat-out impressed those in attendance. The Tigers emerged victorious though tied with the McNairy Central Bobcats for the best record (31). The second tie-breaking factor was head-to-head competition. Hardin County topped the boys from Selmer 4-3 last Friday in a game that went down to the wire. Tiger Trevor Bishop and Bobcat Marcus Nash battled it out on the mound in the late innings, but in the end, a controversial call was overturned, and

Hardin County made the most of the situation as O’Neal Franks drove in the winning run in the bottom of the fifth off of Nash, but was complimentary of the Bobcat reliever, saying his stuff was “nasty.” “It could have been called three or four different ways,” Franks said about the play in which the umpires could have called a balk or catcher’s interference. “I would’ve loved for the ending (of the game) to have been a little different with Parker (Adams) throwing the way he did...but there again, we’re just trying to get better.” Franks complimented Adams, his starting pitcher who kept the Tigers in check and the Bobcats in contention for the first four innings. For the Bobcats, the loss came after a tight 4-3 win over Scotts Hill the game before, in which Austin Pace made his Bobcat debut, throwing three innings of solid work for McNairy. They rebounded from their loss to the Tigers by thumping Adamsville 9-2 on Saturday. The Cardinals allowed eight runs in a lengthy first inning by not recording an out until the Bobcats had sent their eighth batter to the plate.

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Four uninterrupted, lengthy summer days were dedicated to McNairy Central Team Basketball Camp last week. Beginning bright and early on May 29, roughly 30 junior high and high school boys’ and girls’ teams played through 150 games at four different locations in the county and finished last Friday afternoon. The games were hosted by head and assistant coaches Jerry Lott, Steve Forsythe, Melody Price, and Tim Dancer at McNairy Central, Selmer Middle, Bethel Elementary, and the Selmer Civic Center. Approximately 10 games were held at each location for the first three days and the final day finished with 16 total games played. “The camp went really well,” said Forsythe. “We put a lot of people to work, refereeing, working gates and scoreboards and our camp brings in a bunch of business for our county. Our fast food restaurants were covered up all week.” Eighteen years ago Lott and Brian Brown began the camp and it has been held every summer since. There are many benefits to holding the camp. “You get to see what you have for next year and it allows kids who might not have gotten to play a lot this year to get valuable experience. It also allows coaches the chance to see things they need to work on for next year.” Schools such as Alcorn Central, Hardin County, McNairy Central, Selmer, Bethel Springs, Michie, Chester County, Trinity Christian, Southaven, Scotts Hill, Middleton, Riverside, Corinth, University School of Jackson, Dyersburg, and many more participated in the team camp. New coaches were present and excited to work and prepare with their teams. There was a shift in what might be the upcoming dominating teams. The Bethel girls defeated Michie, the defending county champs, Wednesday afternoon and the Michie and Selmer boys played a very close match on the final day. Freshmen competed on the high school level for the first time, and many players came off the bench to get the spotlight after this year’s graduations. “Players are not made during the season but during the off season,” said Forsythe. “If you want to get better, you have to work during the offseason. We want to thank everyone that came and hope all the players saw improvement in their game.”

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(Top) Knifing through the Hardin County defenders, senior BreAnna Burge forces a shot underneath for the Lady Bobcats. (Bottom) From the paint, Selmer’s Tristan King lobs an uncontested two-pointer against the Blue Devils.

Chasing the dream they call ‘rodeo’ By Andrew Alexander

that I’ve had,” she explained. “I’ve had dreams that are big, and I know if I hadn’t had that, I don’t know where I’d be.” Dalton is currently in second place overall in the THSRA Barrel Racing point standings, and the top four on the leaderboard Kamala O’Neal Dalton, better known as Nealey, shares her advance to Nationals. name with the Hindu name for a beautiful and delicate flower— “I don’t have to win,” she said with 123 barrel racing points althe lotus. The young blonde may surpass that flower in beauty, ready under her belt. “I just need to place.” but she’s anything but delicate. She happens Dalton said nerves, despite all her to be a gritty and grizzled rodeo veteran, and experience, were an issue in her she’s itching to saddle up and gallop toward “If you’re not scared to last rodeo, which took place in the Tennessee High School Rodeo Association Martin, Tenn. early in May. She death going into the first State Finals in Lebanon, Tenn. June 7-9th. was competing in front of her The 17-year-old Adamsville High School graduate boasts distinguished honors, a 96.41 barrel then you’re not going new coach, John Luthi, for the first time since signing a full athletic percent grade point average, a spot on the fast enough...” scholarship to become a part of the Farmers and Merchants Wall of Fame, and has University of Tennessee at Martin served as the THSRA Secretary for the past Skyhawk Rodeo Team. two years. She will turn 18 years old the day A penalty added five seconds to her time in the after the state competition ends, and she hopes to be celebrating first round of barrel racing, leaving more than just her birthday. her with a 19.697-secDalton does not want a big party or lots of presents. All she ond finish and in 28th wants for her birthday is to move on to Silver Springs, Wyo. for place overall. Take the National High School Rodeo Association Finals (Nationals). the five-second “I just want to wake up knowing that in a couple weeks, I’ll penalty off be going up to Springfield, Wyoming,” she said with a child-like and Dalton gleam in her eyes. would have Dalton began riding at the early age of four years old. Her finished sevgrandmother, Sue Prince, of Adamsville, was an avid rider. Her enth in the influence helped blossom Dalton’s love for horses, riding, and round. most of all, rodeo. “I hit “On my fourth birthday, I went to my grandmother’s house,” a barrel. said Dalton. “She had bought me a pony and a buggy. I just rode around in that little buggy everywhere... and I’ve been riding ever When you Nealey Dalton & Chick hit a barsince.” rel it adds She specializes in barrel racing but also competes in pole five seconds bending and roping events, and Dalton has been quite success(onto your ful to boot. time),” she She said that without rodeo, she would not be the same persaid about son. her “bad” “I wouldn’t have the opportunities that I’ve had or the life Sports Writer

weekend, even though she finished sixth in breakaway roping. “I was just very nervous. The coach was up there, and it was just the worst rodeo I’ve had all year.” Those nerves should be at ease when she heads to Martin this fall. Not only does Dalton already know her future roommates and the majority of her future teammates from her many years of competing in junior and high school rodeo circuits, a few of her closest friends will be right next door. “I’m living off-campus, and my horses will be right beside me,” she said about her unique living arrangements. Dalton and her quarter horses, Chick, McKenna, and Mango, have been preparing non-stop since last year’s State Finals competition in hopes of a better finish this year. She missed out on Nationals last year because of a mishap with her equipment. “I went in sitting second (in the standings), and I came out sitting fifth,” she said. “I was fine, and I went in for my last run,

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Adamsville manufactured a couple runs in middle innings while Josh Chappell held Central scoreless from the time he entered with no outs in the first to when there were two outs left in the fifth and final inning. Chase Smith drove Matt Chandler in for the Bobcats’ last run, and Clay Dancer picked up the win over the rival Cardinals. They followed that win up with a 7-5 victory over the Chester County Eagles, who could have won the tournament had they defeated the Bobcats. The Cardinals were saddled with a disappointing 9-2 loss to Hardin County before the rain set in and washed out the rest of the games scheduled for last Thursday. Cade Smith was awarded the win for the Tigers while Montell Johnson took the loss for the Cards. Adamsville got some rest not having a game scheduled on Friday, but played a back-to-backto-backer Saturday. The scrappy Scotts Hill Lions were competitive throughout the tournament with the exception of a 16-0 beat-down laid upon them by Chester County. They beat the Cards 7-4 in Adamsville’s

first game of its triple-header Saturday. The highlight of Adamsville’s tournament was its comeback win over Chester County after the loss to Scotts Hill. The win gave new head coach Rennard Woodmore his first win. Though it was unofficial, Woodmore said it still felt good. Chappell hit a bomb in the first to give Adamsville an early 2-1 lead, but the Eagles responded with three runs in the second and two more in the third, putting the Cardinals down 6-2. They clawed their way back into contention, but Chester County continued to score runs. Down 8-6 when the bottom of the fifth began, Adamsville would not give up. After plating two to tie it up, Alex McSwain drew a walk and then stole second base, putting the winning run in scoring position. Dustin Neill stepped to the plate for the Cards and got the job done with a game-winning single. Woodmore said before the tournament that he would use it as a tryout before the team’s actual tryout. He saw that there are a lot areas where the team needs to improve, but he was pleased with the fight the guys showed. “I’m proud of the guys for not giving up, and not quitting,” he said.

Final Standings Hardin County McNairy Central Chester County Adamsville Scotts Hill

3-1 3-1 2-2 1-3 1-3

Complete Results

Staff Photo by Andrew Alexander

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Clay Dancer, who had a strong tournament failing to reach base only twice in four games, drives a ball to center field against Adamsville last Saturday as Alex McSwain looks on from behind the plate.

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Batting Average (Min. 10AB) Austin Gafford- .355 Dakota Roden- .345 Blake Chandler- .333 BJ Dickey- .333 Tyler Wells- .311 Marcus Nash- .299 Jonathan Nixon- .299 Craig Mullins- .270 Justin Roberts- .267 Matt Chandler- .212 Brady Dancer- .212 Chase Smith- .184 On-Base Percentage (Min. 10AB) Dakota Roden- .472 Blake Chandler- .441 Marcus Nash- .437 Austin Gafford- .435 Tyler Wells- .417 Craig Mullins- .409 Justin Roberts- .405 BJ Dickey- .368 Jonathan Nixon- .365 Matt Chandler- .336 Brady Dancer- .308 Chase Smith- .270 Hits Austin Gafford- 43 Blake Chandler- 39 Dakota Roden- 39

Marcus Nash- 38 Tyler Wells- 37 Craig Mullins- 31 Jonathan Nixon- 26 Matt Chandler- 21 Brady Dancer- 17 Justin Roberts- 8 Chase Smith- 7 BJ Dickey- 6 Clay Dancer- 1 Tyler Steen- 1 Runs Batted In Tyler Wells- 35 Blake Chandler- 33 Craig Mullins- 27 Dakota Roden- 20 Jonathan Nixon- 15 Austin Gafford- 14 Marcus Nash- 14 Matt Chandler- 13 Brady Dancer- 7 Justin Roberts-7 Chase Smith- 7 Clay Dancer- 2 Tyler Steen- 2 Jacob Mullins- 1 Doubles Blake Chandler- 19 Austin Gafford- 11 Tyler Wells- 10 Marcus Nash- 9 Craig Mullins- 7 Matt Chandler- 2 Dakota Roden- 5 Justin Roberts- 2 Jonathan Nixon- 1

Triples Austin Gafford- 3 Home Runs Marcus Nash- 2 Tyler Wells- 2 Runs Marcus Nash- 40 Craig Mullins- 39 Austin Gafford- 34 Jacob Mullins- 29 Tyler Wells- 27 Jonathan Nixon- 20 Blake Chandler- 16 Matt Chandler- 14 Dakota Roden- 13 Brady Dancer- 7 Justin Roberts- 6 Kirby Tacker- 6 BJ Dickey- 5 Parker Adams- 4 Chase Smith- 3 Tyler Melton- 2 Tyler Steen- 2 Clay Dancer- 1 Stolen Bases Jacob Mullins- 27 Marcus Nash- 24 Craig Mullins- 23 Austin Gafford- 22 Jonathan Nixon- 12 Tyler Wells- 11 Matt Chandler- 8 BJ Dickey- 4 Kirby Tacker- 4 Blake Chandler- 3

Brady Dancer- 3 Dakota Roden- 3 Parker Adams- 1 Justin Roberts- 1

Complete Games Dakota Roden- 10 Blake Chandler- 6 Chase Smith- 2

Walks Marcus Nash- 25 Craig Mullins- 23 Dakota Roden- 21 Blake Chandler- 15 Matt Chandler- 13 Austin Gafford- 12 Tyler Wells- 12 Brady Dancer- 10 Jonathan Nixon- 4 Justin Roberts- 4 Chase Smith- 4 BJ Dickey- 1 Blake McCalvin- 1 Jacob Mullins- 1

Shutouts Blake Chandler- 3 Dakota Roden- 3 Jonathan Nixon- 1 Chase Smith- 1 Innings Pitched Blake Chandler- 77.2 Dakota Roden- 77 Chase Smith- 32.2 Tyler Wells- 26.2 Jonathan Nixon- 20.2 Clay Dancer- 15.1 Brady Dancer- 7.2 Marcus Nash- 4.1 Parker Adams- 3 Blake McCalvin- 2.2 BJ Dickey- 1.1 Matt Chandler- 1 Austin Gafford- 1

Pitching Wins Dakota Roden- 11 Blake Chandler- 7 Chase Smith- 4 Jonathan Nixon- 4 Tyler Wells- 3 Brady Dancer- 1

Earned Run Average (Min. 5IP) Jonathan Nixon- 0.68 Tyler Wells- 1.31 Dakota Roden- 1.36 Blake Chandler- 1.80 Chase Smith- 3.64 Brady Dancer- 5.84 Clay Dancer- 7.76

Saves Blake Chandler- 1 Dakota Roden- 1 Tyler Wells- 1

Strikeouts Blake Chandler- 97 Dakota Roden- 85 Tyler Wells- 32 Jonathan Nixon- 25 Chase Smith- 19 Clay Dancer- 12 Brady Dancer- 7 Marcus Nash- 6 BJ Dickey- 4 Austin Gafford- 2 Matt Chandler- 1 Blake McCalvin- 1 Milestones Reached •Dakota Roden: Most Wins (11); Most Complete Games (10) •Blake Chandler: Most Doubles (19) •Austin Gafford: Most Triples (3) •Most Games Played (43): Blake Chandler, Matt Chandler, Craig Mullins, Marcus Nash, Dakota Roden, Tyler Wells

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JACKSON, TENN. ( JUNE 1, 2012) – The Jackson Generals are proud to release the 5th annual West Tennessee High School All-Star Game rosters, presented by BancorpSouth and State Farm. It will be a 9-inning game featuring the best high school seniors from West Tennessee.

First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. at Pringles Park on Thursday, June 7th. Tickets for the game will be $5 and available at the Pringles Park front gate on the day of the game. Freed-Hardeman baseball coach Jonathan Estes will manage the red team and Bethel baseball coach Rusty

Thompson will manage the gray team. McNairy Central’s Dakota Roden will play for Estes and the Red Team, while his fellow Bobcats Blake Chandler and Craig Mullins, along with Adamsville’s Jalen Kendall will play for Thompson and the Gray Team.

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sports briefs Selmer Parks and Rec. Grant The Selmer Parks and Recreation Department will discuss the Local Park and Recreational Fund grant during the regular Selmer City Board Meeting on June 12 at Selmer City Hall. Parks and Recreation Director, Sybil Dancer invites everyone out to take part in the meeting. CWA Championship Wrestling After five long years, the highly anticipated return of CWA Championship Wrestling has come. CWA will make its way back to the Selmer Jaycee’s building on June 8. The event will begin at 8 p.m. Admission will be $10 at the door or $8 if you preorder. Advanced ticket sales will be available at all Cashmaster location in Selmer and Savannah, Tenn. June Bash Softball Tourney The June Bash Softball Tournament for Men’s Class D&E Softball will take place on June 9 at Adamsville City Park. They will accept the first 12 teams that enter, and registration costs $130. There will be trophies for the top three finishers. For more information, contact David “Hollywood” Rainey at (731) 925-4578. Blue Mountain Basketball Camp J.D. Parker, Blue Mountain College Basketball Coach, announced the school will put on a basketball camp and that current and former McNairy Central basketball players, like Jermael Bingham and Chris Whitten, will be assisting with instruction. The morning camp for 3rd-5th graders will introduce offensive and defensive fundamentals using stations, contests, and games, and will run 9-11:30 a.m. The afternoon camp for 6th-9th graders will benefit any player who wants to better their individual basketball skills, and will run from 1:304:30 p.m. All campers will be given a basketball homework plan to help them improve their skills at the end of camp. The camp will be held at Tyler Gymnasium on the BMC campus. Late registration for the morning camp is $70, and late registration for the afternoon camp is $80, so register

early and pay $10 less. Early registration cuts off on June 20. Visit the BMC Athletic page for more information: www.bmcsports. com/about/men-s-basketball. Fast-pitch Softball Tourney The Thunder Summer Showdown girls’ fast-pitch softball tournament will be June 15-17 at the Pontotoc Ridge Sportsplex in Pontotoc, Miss. Entry fee for 8-and-under teams is $125 and for 10-and-under, 12-and-under and 14-and-under teams is $225. Teams will be guaranteed four games. For information, call Kelly Guin at (662) 891-0314, Jerry Lane at (662) 316-5925 or Ken Butler at (662) 488-1185. Cardinal Basketball Summer Hoops Camp The Adamsville Cardinal Basketball Program will host a summer basketball camp June 11-14th for boys and girls (K-8th grade). Camp for the younger group will be held from 8-11 a.m. Older campers will meet from 12:303:30 p.m. The camp will cover individual offensive and defensive skills, ball handling, passing, and shooting. Campers will also receive instructional take-home material to better their game. Registration fees are $25, and registration begins at 7:30 a.m. on June 11th for Kindergarten4th grade campers, and 12 p.m. for campers in 5th-8th grade. All campers will receive a camp t-shirt, and concessions will be made available. Lady Bobcat Basketball Camp The McNairy Central Lady Bobcat Basketball Program will host a summer basketball camp in June. Camp will run from June 11-13th. For girls grades 3rd-5th, camp will run from 8:30-11:30 a.m. For girls grades 6th-8th, camp will run from 1-4 p.m. The cost is $45, and registration begins the first day of camp. Junior Bobcat Basketball Camp Junior Bobcat Basketball camp will be held June 18th & 19th at McNairy Central High School. The camp is for all boys entering 4th - 8th grades for this coming school year. The camp

will be from 9-12 p.m. both days. Cost of the camp is $25, and you can sign up on the first day. We will be working on the fundamentals and the mental aspects of the game. Coach Steve Forsythe and his staff look forward to seeing you. If you have any questions, contact Coach Forsythe at coachforsythe@hotmail. com or (731) 610-7974. Pickwick Fishing Tournament If you love fishing in the great outdoors, join us on June 23-24th for a brand new event benefiting Shelby Farms Park and Greenline! Spend a weekend on beautiful Pickwick Lake for a great cause. Our “pick a partner” bass fishing tournament will feature exciting giveaways and a chance to win a huge cash prize. First place-$10,000 guaranteed; 2-25th place based on field; $500 Big Fish prize each day; Win a fishing trip with Bill Dance. Vendor booths available both days. Discounted rooms available at Counce Hampton Inn. For more infomation, call Bill Latham at (731) 441-4645 or email nwilson@shelbyfarmspark.org. NASCAR The “Monster Mile” did not scare Jimmie Johnson in last Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Dover International Speedway. He led for 289 laps and jumped up to fifth in the standings after winning his second race of the year. Matt Kenseth finished third and shaved Greg Biffle’s lead in the NSCS point standings to one. Kevin Harvick finished second in the No. 29 Chevrolet, and pole-sitter Mark Martin finished 14th after leading 43 laps. Tiger ties Golden Bear In what some golf experts are calling one of the gutsiest shots of all time, Tiger Woods’ miraculous chip-in for birdie on the 16th hole fueled his late rally and victory at the Memorial in Dublin, Ohio last Sunday. The win was Woods’ 73rd tournament championship, tying him with Jack Nicklaus, who hosted the tournament, for the second most wins in PGA Tour history. He is now 10 tournament wins away from surpassing Sam Snead for the most wins all-time.

Lady Cardinal Soccer Banquet

Staff Photo by Andrew Alexander & Special Photo Support Courtesy of Olivia Johnson

(Clockwise) Several campers work on their pitching mechanics during last Friday’s instruction. Sarah Beth McGee dribbles while Abigail Jaco puts her defensive skills to the test during the basketball portion of the Lady Cardinals’ camp last Friday afternoon. Coach McGee stands in to watch eight-year-old Milledgeville resident Jada Bridges clobber a pitch back up the middle.

Lady Cards host multiple camps By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

It has become a tradition for the Adamsville High School Lady Cardinals to host softball and basketball camps during the summer. It has been going on for the past 12 years, and for the fifth straight year, the girls and head coach Todd McGee, who coaches both basketball and softball, put the camps on at the same time. McGee said running both camps at the same time allows him to get a feel for just how many young ladies have the potential to be sports enthusiasts in the community, and at the same time, it makes scheduling for himself, his assistants, and the parents of campers less hectic during the summer. This year, softball had around 30 campers, and basketball had just a few less. Assisted by former and current softball and basketball players, McGee taught the girls the finer points of hitting, pitching, catching, throwing, base running, and fielding at the softball camp, along

with shooting, dribbling, passing, defense, and other fundamental tools at the basketball camp. Naturally, the softball players were outside on the softball and football fields at AHS, and the basketball campers were in the gym. “The weather has held up nicely,” McGee said about the conditions during his five-day camps. The rain looked like it would be an issue on the first day of camp, but he said it held off, and they did not have to cancel. The next three days were beautiful, according to the coach, but last Friday, they had planned on doing some water-related activities with slip-n-slides, water balloons, and other fun summertime things, but 65 degree temperatures were a bit too chilly for all that. Nonetheless, the girls had a great time learning the basics, making new friends, and giving the ole ball coach a hard time, according to McGee and his assistants, Parker Davis, Brittany Lambert, Anna and Olivia Johnson, Sarah Martin, Samantha Oaks, Whitney Pratt, Tori Beth Surratt, and Bailey Wicker.

Building Tradition

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The Adamsville High School Lady Cardinal Soccer Awards Banquet was held recently. Those receiving awards were (Front Row) Summer Hancock, Mid-Fielder Award; Olivia Johnson, Defensive Award; Bethany DeBok, Defensive Award and Senior Award, (Second Row) Blair Prather, Mid-Fielder Award; Olivia Wright, All-District, Goalie Award; Alaina McCall, Defensive Award; Elisabeth Churchwell, Offensive Award; Chloe Mullis, All-District, Senior Award, and MVP; Darby Culver, Defensive Award; and Kristina Milford, Mid-Fielder Award, and Senior Award, (Back Row) Kelsey Berryman, Mid-Fielder Award; Anna Johnson, Defensive Award; Andria Martin, Offensive Award; Samantha Oaks, Offensive Award; Mary Elizabeth Linam, Defensive Award; Brittany Lambert, All-District, Senior Award, and Offensive Award; and Megan Thomas, Offensive Award.

Rodeo

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and my rein broke as I was going through the gate. I still made the pattern; I had a good run, but it wasn’t enough.” Dalton had made Nationals the previous five years and finished fourth overall in barrel racing in 2010, but she said missing the event last year was a blessing in disguise. “Instead of going to Nationals, I went to Florida, and that’s where I bought my new barrel horse,” Dalton said about Miss Mango Tango. “I wouldn’t have gotten her if I would’ve made it to Nationals.” Dalton has a special relationship with all of her horses, and says she spends more time with them than she does with people. Mango is a 15.3-hand Palomino Mare (approximately 61 inches tall from the ground to withers), and Dalton thinks she will take her places in the future, but says her best friend, the one she cannot do without is Chick, who is also a Palomino Mare. “I love all my horses, but I would absolutely die if anything happened to her,” she said about her beloved Chick. McKenna, who is primarily used in Dalton’s roping events, is a Blood Bay Mare that Dalton purchased at Charlie Daniels’ Twin Pine Ranch. No matter what horse she is riding, Dalton says there is nothing like the rush of bolting out of the gate with the lights gleaming in the packed arena as she goes into her first barrel turn while the dust flies and the crowd cheers. She said, “If you’re not scared to death going into the first barrel then you’re not going fast enough...It’s an awesome feel-

ing going through that gate. You come out, you’re out of breath. You’re excited if you did good, mad at yourself if you did bad, but you always know you can do better the next time.” The most important thing, Dalton says, is that there has to be trust between the horse and its rider. “You have to trust your horse. If you don’t trust the horse, you don’t have anything,” she said likening the process to building a relationship with a person. “They know. They can feel it. If you don’t trust them, they won’t trust you.” On top of trusting in her horses to guide her to whatever future in rodeo she may have, Dalton also must trust in her instincts and heart while considering her future outside of rodeo in the back of her mind. She has sacrificed the normalcy of an average teenage girl’s life to pursue her dream in rodeo, traveling practically every weekend, on top of constantly training and grooming her horses. Without her deep affection for her horses, her dedication to the dream, and her parents Claude and Angela Dalton’s unwavering support, none of it would be possible. “I’ve always had a good support system with my parents and my grandparents always backing me,” she said. “I want to make myself proud and make others proud, and I’ve never wanted to do anything else.” Dalton plans to study pharmacy at UTM, knowing that she will need to earn a good living outside of the sport, but admits its just an interest; rodeo is an addiction. “The plan is to get a good job and then try to make it (in rodeo),” she said, “but if I have the opportunity and I think I can make it at the time, I’m going to go for it.” Dalton’s next step to reaching her dream is the State Finals

Over 40 campers took part in the Adamsville Cardinal Football Team’s skills camp May 21-24 that taught young football enthusiasts about the fundamentals of the game while allowing them to interact with future teammates under the instruction of the Cardinal Football Coaching Staff and former players, like Josh Carroll, current Austin Peay State University starting middle linebacker. The hope behind the camp is to continue building a rich football tradition at AHS by teaching local youth the right way to play the game. After three days of instruction, campers took part in a “Punt, Pass, and Kick” competition that was broken down between age groups. Collin Misenhimer was victorious amongst 5th-6th graders, Colby Milford came out on top of the 3rd-4th grade group, and Mason McCann won in the 7th-8th grade group. in Lebanon Thursday, and big points will be on the line. She is currently 55 points ahead of the third place rider and will need to maintain a top-four average to journey on to Wyoming for Nationals.

Photo by Angela Dalton

Nealey Dalton loves her horses Chick (Left) and Mango (Right). Last weekend, Dalton traveled to Brighton, Tenn. to compete in a non-sanctioned barrel racing event to warm up for the THSRA State Finals in Lebanon, Tenn. that begins this week. She entered both Chick and Mango in the race in Brighton, and took first place on Mango and third place on Chick.

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Family connection bats in ballpark sluggers By Amanda Lowrance Head Sports Writer

Many summers were spent playing on travel teams and York won three state championships, two in Tennessee and one in Mississippi. Gafford has won two state championships, one in Tennessee and one in Mississippi. Both fell back on football in high school. While baseball was their love, football was a tempting sport to play as well. Gafford did not have much luck with the aggressive, roughhouse sport though. “He has overcome two major injuries in his high school career and has still been at the top of his game,” said his mother. “I am very proud of Austin’s determination and love of baseball.” The damages of playing football left him with many months of surgery, recovery, and physical therapy. “When I was a sophomore, I broke and dislocated my shoulder,” said Gafford, “but was able to bounce back in plenty of time for baseball season.” In the 2011 Bobcat Baseball season, the senior stepped back out onto the gridiron to help MCHS through a losing season. In game four, Gafford caught a screen pass, found a lane, and rushed to the end zone. Before reaching the 25-yard line, he was hit by a defender and his legs were swept off the ground violently, which caused his ACL to tear and put an end to football. After a speedy recovery, Gafford only sat out four of the 43 baseball games

Following in his footsteps, McNairy Central Bobcat graduate Austin Gafford has proudly worn the No. 27 in memory of his uncle Paul York. York set several MCHS baseball records and graduated in 1987, which was one of the best years in Bobcat Baseball history. In October, shortly after his graduation, York died in a tragic car accident. Even though York died six years before his birth, Gafford has still set out to accomplish a similar life, especially in the sport he loved so much: baseball. For three years after his death, the team gave an MVP Award at the end of each season in York’s honor and retired his jersey. Gafford has been the only player to wear his No. 27 in over twenty years and now that he has finished his high school career, the jersey will retire once more. This year, for the first time since York played, the Bobcats won the district championship and then moved on to win the region and sectional championship, setting the all-time MCHS record for wins in a season and becoming the first Bobcat team to reach the state tournament. Gafford’s parents, Richard and Robin Gafford say that he has represented the number well. “One of Austin’s goals for the year was to tie one of his Uncle Paul’s baseball records.” Until 1993, York held the RBI record for McNairy Central. He is currently tied for most extra base hits in a game, second in best batting average, third in most doubles in a season, career doubles, and RBIs, and he is fourth in best career batting average. In this season alone, Gafford set the record for most triples in a season and led the team in hitting. He has also helped the team set new records this year for most at-bats, most wins, most wins in a season, most wins in a two-year period.

played this year. His injury became a positive for the team because his move to second base solidified the defense. The last injury infused him with even more determination to work hard and bounce back even stronger. “He has been in and played through pain, but was determined to do the best he could for his senior year,” said Robin Gafford. “Kristi Davidson at Star Physical Therapy has been a gem with helping to get him healthy as quickly as possible. She always had his best interest at heart, and, as a parent, that is much appreciated.” As the lead off hitter, center fielder, and second baseman, Gafford had a .355 batting average, .435 on base percentage, .496 slugging percentage, .910 fielding percentage, 34 runs, 22 stolen bases, and 14 runs batted in. The Bobcats were one of the last six remaining teams in the 2012 BlueCross Spring Fling Class AA Baseball State Tournament when the season ended, which was McNairy’s best season yet. Going into college, he wants to enter the field of trauma and E.R. and help others in emergency situations. Academically, he has held a 3.0 GPA and has a 22 ACT score. While his Uncle Paul’s baseball career concluded after high school, Gafford would like to continue to set goals and work hard on baseball’s collegiate level. From the time he was four years old, he has played baseball. The game has become embedded in his blood and even though he has not formerly met the man who has inspired him so much, Gafford still honors his memory and lives to be a good example.

Total Chaos takes second place in Tupelo tournament By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

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Adamsville’s Parker Davis (Middle Row, Second from Right), Anna Johnson (Middle Row, Far Right), and Olivia Johnson (Bottom Row, Center) pose with their Total Chaos teammates after placing second in the Tupelo Classic last Sunday. Adamsville’s Bailey Wicker played with the team on the first day of the tournament, but was not present for the team photo on Sunday.

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Locals excel at SkillsUSA Conference Submitted Report Contributor

Four students from the Tennessee Technology Center at Crump traveled to Chattanooga, Tennessee the week of April 23rd to compete in the 7th Annual Tennessee Postsecondary SkillsUSA Conference and Competition. They competed in their technical training area against other students from the 27 Tennessee

Technology Centers in Pin Design, Precision Machining, Technical Drafting and Welding. Two of the medalist will attend the 48th National Leadership and Skills Conference in Kansas City, Missouri, June 23rd-27th. Brad Rose will represent Tennessee Postsecondary in the Technical Drafting competition at the SkillsUSA Championship, and Skyler Bellinger will participate as a voting delegate for the state.

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Mary Kate Doyle accepts her award from Tom Hendrix along with her parents, Denise and Richard Doyle.

Mary Kate Doyle receives Graham Scholarship Submitted Report Contributor Submitted Photo

The Matthew Graham Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Mary Kate Doyle by Tom Hendrix on behalf of the Hendrix Educational Foundation and Graham family at the graduation program at Ramer School on May 15. This award is given in memory of Matt Graham, who was struck and killed by a drunk driver in 1998. Matt was an eighth grade student at Selmer Middle School. Nominations were sought from the principals of each of the five county schools. Mary Kate was selected by a scholarship committee appointed by the Hendrix Educational Foundation. Mary Kate is the daughter of Richard and Denise Doyle. She has received many awards as an honor student and is very active in basketball, soccer and other sports and extra-curricular activities. She was active in Beta Club and 4H and had most rebounds and assists on her basketball team. She was voted “Most Studious, Class Favorite, Friendliest and Most Courteous” by her classmates, and received the L. G. Vaughn scholar-athlete award. The Graham Scholarship was established after the death of Matt Graham in 1998. The award is presented annually to an outstanding McNairy County eighth grade student in anticipation of high scholastic achievement, service to others, and a commitment to lifelong learning. These characteristics exemplify the life of Matt Graham. The $1,000 scholarship will be held in trust and continue to earn interest until the recipient starts college. The other 2012 nominees were: Parker Davis, Noah Martin and Lauren Whitley of Adamsville; Brooke Lipford, Kintevius Newsom and Mary Logan Yancey of Bethel; Grayson Chandler, Garrett King and Robin Moore of Michie; Christian Brown and Abbie Sweat of Ramer; Grant Goodman, Olivia Mitchell, Holley Moore, Allie Ray and Will Wallace of Selmer.

2012 SkillsUSA Conference and Competition Winners: Brad Rose-Gold Medal, Technical Drafting, Skyler Bellinger-Bronze Medal, Pin Design, and Taylor Brewer-Bronze Medal, Welding

Travis Distinguished Young Woman Submitted Report Contributor Holly Travis was recently named 2013 Distinguished Young Woman of Starkville, Miss. Distinguished Young Woman is the largest and oldest national scholarship program for high school girls. Contestants are evaluated in the categories of scholastics, interview, talent, fitness and self expression. Travis was not only the overall winner but was also given the Physical Fitness Award. She will compete in the Mississippi Distinguished Young Woman State Program in July. Travis is a junior at Starkville High School. She is the daughter of Rickey and Cynthia Travis and the granddaughter of Ruth Travis Submitted Photo and John and Betty Ingram. She is the great granddaughter of Frances Holly Travis: 2013 Distinguished Young Woman of Starkville, Miss. McCormack.

Tennessee’s science scores improve NASHVILLE — Eighth-grade students in Tennessee scored higher in science than they did two years prior, according to the latest results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress, or NAEP, also known as the Nation’s Report Card. About 28 percent of students in Tennessee scored at or above proficient in science in 2009, compared to nearly 31 percent in 2011, while the average scale score went up from 148 to 150. Tennessee ranks 32nd out of 50 states and the District of Columbia in NAEP science results. Education commissioner Kevin Huffman said the upward trend was encouraging, since Tennessee’s new accountability model now measures science benchmarks, rather than math and reading only. “I’m pleased with the direction our science scores are going,” Huffman said. “We certainly still have room for improvement, but we should all be proud of the gains our students are making.” Economically disadvantaged students in Tennessee also made big gains over their 2009 scores, jumping from an average scale score of 133 in 2009 to 139 in 2011. Emily Barton, assistant commissioner for curriculum and instruction for the Tennessee Department of Education, said the science gains show the state is headed in the right direction. “It is critically important for our students to have a strong background in science education,” Barton said. “Through Race to the Top, we’ve invested a lot of money into Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, or STEM, so we’re glad to see our efforts paying off.” Students in Tennessee took NAEP between January and March of 2011. A representative sample of students from schools across the state is chosen to take a portion of the test. Because the same test is administered in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, NAEP is a way to accurately compare academic progress across the nation. For more information on NAEP scores in Tennessee and across the country, visit http:// nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/. For more information, contact Kelli Gauthier at (615) 532-7817 or Kelli.Gauthier@tn.gov.

Thank you so much to the citizens of Michie, Ramer, and Selmer for choosing to participate in the Roundup program made up of both the One to One and the Last Dollar Scholarship Fund recently proposed by Mayor David Robinson. As of today, the Last Dollar Scholarship Fund has already grown to $6,000.00. This fund will be used to provide scholarships to students pursuing a college education. Plans are to begin distributing the scholarships before this fall. Remember that 100% of the collections for the Last Dollar Scholarship Fund go directly to scholarships!

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 2012

McNairy County Teacher Appreciation Breakfast McNairy County Teachers of the Year

Educators honored for service

McNairy County teachers and administrators were honored for their service to education during the Teacher Appreciation Breakfast on May 17. Individuals who received service pins are listed below:

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5 Years: (Front Row) Shannon Rodgers, Gail Leatherwood, Molly Stanfield, Sarah Lemons, Christie Killingsworth, Beth Ann Teague, Jana Bowen, Cherie Bishop, Jessica Plunk, (Back Row) Tim Hurst, Bridgette Hunter, Kim Prather, Summer Willis, Megan Griffin, Rachel Dancer, Debra Hurst, Amanda Isbell, Bobby Submitted Photo Isbell, Jayte Chapman, Not Pictured- Tiffaney Cima 40 Years: Gloria Stamper, Not pictured- Charlie Miskelly

The McNairy County school-level Teachers of the Year were publicly recognized and honored at the Teacher Appreciation Breakfast on May 17. Each honored teacher received a plaque to commemorate the honor. Front Row: Minta Rhodes (Selmer Middle School), Lisa Roten (Ramer Elementary School), Wanda Carroll (McNairy Central High School) Back Row: Kellie Fowler (Michie Elementary School), Gina Foret (Bethel Springs Elementary School), Martha Marshall (Adamsville High School), Deb Gray (Adamsville Elementary School) Not Pictured: Theresa Teague (Selmer Elementary School)

2012 retiring teachers

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10 Years: (Front Row) Beth Brown, Angie Sta- 30 Years: Vickie Hurst, Gail Petty, Randy Roten, dinger, Rhonda Rhodes, Shiree Combs, (Back Anne Bowers Row) Tami Johnson, Michelle Bowen, Vonda Jobe, Not Pictured- Brandon Gray

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25 Years: Rhonda Henry, Lisa Moore, Jana Jines, Alicia Caldwell, Debra Steen Submitted Photo

15 Years: (Front Row) Ryan Foret, Christy Perkins, Bridgette Maness, Melissa Clapp, Tammy Carroll, (Back Row) Misty Wigginton, Danielle Wiggins, Chad Austin, Sherry Copeland, Lee Bishop 35 Years: Not pictured- Rickey Murphy Submitted Photo

To honor the retiring teachers for their service to the McNairy County school system, MCEA presented each retiree with a plaque: (Front Row) Jean Tillman, Anne Bowers, Freddie Miller, (Back Row) Hannah Bledsoe, Gloria Stamper, Carolyn Giesler, Nell Stewart, Not Pictured- Suzanne Hurst, Drithia Jackson, Larry Schultz.

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20 Years: (Front Row) Terrie Kerby, Debbie Harbin, Kathy Weatherford, Carolyn Johnson, (Back Row) Paula Hancock, Dana Holmes, Steve Forsythe, Kelly Wilder, Nell Stewart, Not Pictured- Ricky Coffman

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Local students compete in 4-H Horse Show By Julie Harstin 4- H Contributor

Eight 4-H members from McNairy County participated in the Western Region 4-H Horse Judging Contest. In the Junior High Division, Valerie Brakhage of Selmer Middle School won 9th place as an individual out of 81 youth in her division. McNairy County Extension offers programs in agriculture and

preparation for this contest. Special thanks also to Ms. Ann Collins, who volunteered to use her horsemanship and professional photography skills to benefit the teams. Thanks also to the schools for allowing the 4-H members an excused absence to participate in this contest, and to the parents and grandparents of these youth who provided them transportation and other support to participate in this activity.

natural resources, 4-H youth development, family and consumer sciences, and resource development. The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture and McNairy County governments are cooperating. UT Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. Many thanks to Coach Ray Prather, who conducted practices twice weekly for five weeks in

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Bethel Springs Elementary School students are participating in the Pop Tab program to support the Ronald McDonald House.

BSES Students pull for Ronald McDonald House By Christie Roach BSES Campus Reporter

The little, seemingly insignificant tab you pull to open your aluminum cans helps the Ronald McDonald House provide a safe and comfortable place families can call “home” while their children recover in nearby hospitals. The Pop Tab program is an environmentally smart, community friendly program which focuses on separating the pull tab from the alu-

minum beverage cans. The tab is a higher grade of aluminum than the can, resulting in higher dollar return per pound of cans. The pop tabs are recycled and the proceeds go directly to families in need who are staying at the house. Anyone and everyone can collect pop tabs! It’s easy, fun, and a great project for schools and community groups. Pictured is Mrs. Linda Dennie’s Second Grade Class with the pop tabs that they have collected this school year.

Henson awarded Deans Scholarship MARTIN, Tenn. – A McNairy County student has been awarded a scholarship for the 2012-2013 academic year to attend the University of Tennessee at Martin, according to Judy Rayburn, director of admissions.

v Correction Kelly Horton’s name was inadvertently omitted from the list of 2012 McNairy County scholarship recipients in last week’s Independent Appeal. She received a $17,000 academic scholarship to Freed Hardeman University. We regret any inconvenience this omission may have caused.

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Holly Henson, daughter of Dianne Henson, of Selmer, and the late Sammy Henson, will be a freshman. She received the Deans Scholarship. Additional information on scholarships and other types of financial assistance is available

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The Junior High team is ranked 11th of 22 teams, and is pictured here: Sydney Perrigo of BSES, Valerie Brakhage, Briana Wilson of SMS, and Danielle Harstin of BSES, along with Coach Ray Prather.

by contacting UT Martin Office of Student Financial Assistance, 205 Administration Building, UT Martin, Martin, Tenn. 38238. In-state residents telephone 800-829-UTM1; out-of-state residents should call (731) 8817040.

Treece makes ETSU spring dean’s list JOHNSON CITY – East Tennessee State University has announced the names of students who attained a grade point average qualifying them for inclusion in the dean’s list for the spring 2012 semester. To receive this honor, students must successfully complete a minimum of 12 hours of undergraduate coursework with a grade point average of at least 3.7 on a 4.0 scale. • Adamsville: Nicholas L. Treece

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The Junior Team is made up of: Ruthie Harstin of Bethel Springs Elementary School (BSES), Victoria Taylor of Michie Elementary School (MES), Jimmy Sorrell of Ramer Elementary School (RES), Wyatt Williams of BSES, and Coach Ray Prather of Selmer.

MCNAIRY COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY

Life Tabernacle 1353 Hwy. 142, Selmer Thomas Davis, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Baptist: Freewill: Meeks Grove Freewill Baptist 1030 Tommy Sanders Rd., Stantonville Interim Pastor: Bro. Terrell Tedford Adamsville Freewill Baptist Church Old Shiloh Road Adamsville, TN 38310 Marcus Morrow, Pastor Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11:15 a.m. Sunday night 5:00 p.m. (with exception of 1st & 3rd Sunday) TV-18 Program 1st & 3rd Sunday at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday night Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Solitude Freewill Baptist Church 414 Meeks Rd., Adamsville Shane Thompson, Pastor Sunday: 9:45 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Independent: Calvary Baptist Church Hwy. 22 North, Adamsville Pastor: Jimmy Cates Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship: Sun. 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. Faith Baptist Church 1301 Peach St., Selmer Dr. S. Freed Ware, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Fellowship Baptist Church 1308 High School Rd., Selmer Pastor: J.D. Matlock Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. First Baptist Church Finger Finger-Leapwood Rd., Finger Rev. Bobby Bray Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship: Sun. 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. Locke Rd. Baptist Locke Road, Selmer Jim Outland, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. / Wed. 7 p.m. Lighthouse Baptist Church 1780 Mulberry Ave. Selmer Jorgen Runquest, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. Primitive Baptist: Better Hope Primitive Baptist 4235 Leapwood-Enville Rd., Adamsville Elder Gene Gist, Pastor First Sunday of each month beginning at 10:30 a.m. with song service, preaching at 11 a.m.

Selmer Primitive Baptist Church 331 Falcon Rd., Selmer Elder Clinton Barnett, Pastor 3rd Sunday Each Month: 10:30 a.m. Southern: Central Baptist Church 675 Dowty Road, Selmer Bro. Oscar White, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday: 10:45 a.m. & 5 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Chapel Hill Baptist 6371 Vernie Kirk Rd., Pocahontas Bro. Frank Bell, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. • Wed.: 7:00 p.m. Chewalla Baptist Church 190 Chewalla St., Ramer Richard Doyle, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday: 10:45 a.m. & 6:15 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Clear Creek Baptist Church 1728 Lawton Rd., Selmer Chuck Castles, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 8:45 & 11 a.m. Sunday Worship: 8:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Covenant Baptist Church 6515 Hwy 57 East, Michie, TN 38357 Pastor: K. Brian Rainey Music & Youth Director: Cameron Miller Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Night: 7:00 p.m. Cypress Creek First Baptist Church 14 Falcon St., Selmer Pastor: Clifford E. Wynn, Jr. (731) 645-8094 Sunday School: 9 a.m. Worship: Sun. 10:15 a.m. Corporate Prayer Service: 6:30 p.m. Bible Study: 7 p.m. Eastview Baptist Church Hwy. 45 S., Eastview, TN Rob Burnes, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Bible Study: 7 p.m. Falcon Baptist Church 777 Falcon Rd., Selmer Bro. Mark Hoover, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. First Baptist Church of Adamsville 222 West Main Street, Adamsville Phil Mitchell, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 8:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6:15 p.m. Wednesday: 6:45 p.m.

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First Baptist Church of Bethel Springs 142 Jackson St., Bethel Springs Ben Martin, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6 p.m.

First Baptist Church of Michie 5658 Hwy 22 S., Michie James Hardin, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. First Baptist Church of Selmer 310 W. Court Avenue, Selmer Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6 p.m. Forty Forks Baptist Church 672 Ed Barham Rd., Bethel Springs Randy Smith, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

Unity Baptist Church Unity Church Road, Ramer Dr. Ronald Meeks, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 5 p.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. West Shiloh Baptist Church 282 W. Shiloh Church Rd., Stantonville Bro. David Simmons, Pastor Church of Christ: Acton Church of Christ 9389 Hwy. 22 S., Michie Joe Story, Minister Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:50 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Friendship Baptist Church 2370 Friendship Rd., Ramer Bro. Joy Foster Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

Adamsville Church of Christ 243 E. Main St., Adamsville Van Vansandt, 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

FOR AS LOW AS $9.00 PER WEEK YOU COULD BE A SPONSOR ON THIS CHURCH PAGE. PLEASE CALL 731-645-5346

ST. JUDE THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH 1318 Poplar (Hwy. 64) • Selmer, TN 38375 Telephone: 731-645-4188 Rev. W.H. Arnold, Pastor

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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) For Sale By Owner: 2010 Windham Mobile home on .5 acre of land. Sold together, $47,000. Only serious inquiries. 850-865-6399 or 731-610-9294. (2, 3, 4, 5)

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) Duplex Apartment for Rent: 2 BD, 1 BA. Stove, ref., W/D and DW. Located on Hester Rd. just outside of city limits. Nice, quiet neighborhood. landlord mows yard. NO PETS. 6 mo. lease and references required. $200 dep, $350 rent. 731-610-5930. (3)

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203 - equipment

401 - for sale

501 - professional services

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)

Maytag stainless steel refrigerator, like new. call Cindy Hickman. $800 firm. 439-3373 (3)

Gardens tilled, bushhogging, gravel spread. Free estimates. 731-934-9777. (3, 4, 5, 6)

204 - recreational For Sale: 12-foot vintage campertrailer. 1856 Connie Smith Rd. 6457377.

employment 301 - job opportunities Dedicated team routes. Earn up to 24 CPM/driver. Skyline Transportation, Inc. Home every weekend. Sam pay loaded or empty! Paid holidays + vacation. Health/dental/vision/disability. Call David today! 800-245-4933 ext. 241. www.skylinetrans.com 23 years old w/1 year exp. CDL hazmat required. (3)

miscellaneous 401 - for sale Dell laptop $400 under warranty. Also laptop repair. 731-925-6183. (TF) Wholesale log beds - Furniture & Mattresses. Log beds - As low as $299 with this ad. Rustic log furniture, chests, dressers, nightstands. Sofa/love, W/4 reciners $899. Mattress low as $99. Bunk beds $179. Ph: 731-610-1811. (2, 3, 4, 5) Day Lilies For Sale, $2 each. 610-5791. (2, 3) Bumper pull camper trailer. ‘03 Forrest River Salem LE, 29BHSS with 1 12-ft slide. $6,500 obo. Call 731-434-8416. (3, 4) Blue loveseat, like new $100; Blue glider chair - hardly used, $75.00; 7 pc pearl drum set - no snares or cymbals, $150 or best offer. Call 731-610-2216. (3) Boat For Sale. 25-ft crest pontoon/90 hp mercury motor. sink, changing rm. excellent cond. 6101290 after 4 p.m. (3)

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) Want to buy a good used 16-foot trailer cheap. 731-632-4353. (2, 3) Wanted: Bar for 2-row Burch planter. Call 645-7835 or leave message. (3)

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215A Court Ave. Selmer, TN

Carla Hall Broker/Owner

(731) 645-4255

www.hallsrealtytn.com

5611 - S Tina Dr., Selmer $89,500 *Brick *Large lot *Den *Fireplace *3 Bedrooms *2 Baths *Level shaded lot *Shed

404 - pets/livestock Wanted: loving home for “Mia”, a 5-yr-old Siberian Husky solid white with blue eyes. Excellent with children. Very gentle. Needs fenced yard to run., Mia weighs 79 lbs, up to date with all shots. Call Karen (731) 6105977. (3) Free to good home - cute, lab/rottweiler mix puppies. All male. Call Leeann, 731-610-1879. (3)

NOWLIN’S

LAWN SERVICE Ted Nowlin 293 Russell Gray Store Rd. Stantonville, TN 38379 nowlinslawnservice@gmail.com (731) 632-3007 (731) 453-5700

Wilson Service Company: We move and install mobile homes! Licensed, bonded/insured. Also, house leveling, rotten joist/sill replacement, support piers installed, floors and metal roofs. Call (731)609-8794 or (731)610-4813. (TF) AGREED DIVORCES $299.00 plus court costs. 645-8557. (TF) 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)

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#3248037: 2627 Buena Vista, Bethel Springs, TN - Brick home with hardwood & tile flooring, large family room with French door leading to covered deck overlooking private back yard. Family room has fireplace, bedroom area, bath. Double garage, storage building to take you back in time w/storage in back

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For Rent: 3 BD, 2 BA mobile home. CH & A, newly remodeled on Sol Colston Rd, no indoor pets. $375/mo + $250 deposit. Call 610-2182. (3, 4)

#3247409: 125 Sunset Cv., Selmer, TN - Great area in East Selmer. Perfect for retired couple or young couple with small children. Level lot, great area to walk or bike riding. The home has covered patio, storage room, carport. almost new CH&A, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath. Close to school & grocery.

For Rent: 3 BD, 2 BA trailer in Adamsville. No indoor pets. $275/mo + 100 deposit. Call 610-2182. (3, 4)

DRIVERS:

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501 - professional services

For Rent: 3 BD, 1 BA home. No inside pets, No smoking. Must have own appliances. $400/mo plus deposit. 731-610-1531 after 3:30 p.m. (3)

Double-wide mobile home for rent. 4 BD, 2 BA. 731-610-1415. (TF)

1412 - Circle Rd. Morris Chapel - $35,000

812 - Peach St., Selmer - $27,900 * Older Traditional style * 2.30 ac +/* 2 Bedrooms * 1 Bath * porch * shed

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Mobile Home for Rent: 1 BD, 1 BA. Gas stove and heat. Sulphur Springs Road. $325/mo, references and deposit required. Call 645-5566. (3)

For Rent: 3 BD, 2 BA home. CH& A, full basement. In Counce. No indoor pets. $550/mo + $275 deposit. 6102182.

*2 Story home * 4 Bedrooms * 2 Baths * Sunroom * Deck * 0.70ac * Double Garage * Full front porch

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5211 - Griswell Ln. Selmer- $135,000

112 - Mitchell St., Selmer - $52,500 * Brick * Single family home * Located in town* 3 Bedrooms * 2 Baths * Fenced back yard * Deck

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#3247412: 568 Circle Hill Dr., Selmer, TN - Brick home in town ready for new owner. Large kitchen and eating area, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath. Private back yard with fruit trees, grape vine, storage building ! 34,500 ed to $ reduc

#3242444: 318 N. Water, Bolivar, TN - Lots of house for the money. Brick home, large, fenced back yard. Inside is an open living area, formal dining, lots of cabinets, fireplace, hardwood flooring. Centrally located, walking distance to resaturants, grocery, movie theatre.

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#3239266: 19 Connie, Selmer - Vinyl and stone 2-story home on a corner lot. Enter into 2-story entry area, living room with beams & fireplace. Step down into dining area, eat-in kitchen, large den, master bedroom. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms & 2 baths. Floors are laminate, tile, carpet

#3239021: 3961 Gilchrist Stantonville - 2 homes - one is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath brick w/hardwood floors, new kitchen, all recently remodeled, single carport & storage bldg. Also a 3 bedroom, 2 bath 1998 mobile home. Nice front yard with plenty of trees, large level back yard. Almost 2 acres.

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#3190241: Stantonville - Great house for a small family. It has an open living area with large living room. The vinyl siding home has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath.

# 3225830: 600 Jenny, Selmer, TN - Great area, large home, new kitchen, new hardwood & tile downstairs. From wrap porch, enter into 2-story foyer, formal living w/fireplace, master w/fireplace, master bedroom on each level, 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, office, bonus room, 3-car garage, paved dr

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#3224317: 2930 57 West, Ramer Great house for a large family - lots of room for the money. Great back yard, level & shaded. The vinyl sided home with metal roof has a large den, formal dining, eat-in kitchen, great storage, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. Also has a storm shelter & work shop.

#3239013: 3091 Buena Vista, Bethel Springs - Vinyl siding home looks like new, 4 bedrooms, 4 total baths, partial basement finished including fireplace, double garage, office, inground pool, deck, Kitchen has been completely updated, lots of maple cabinets, bar. 30 by 40 work shop.

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YARD SALES YARD SALE

THURS., FRI., SAT. 112 Young Drive Old Hwy 45 N. Clay Redmon

Large toolbox for truck, tents, camping equipment, washer & dryer, flat screen TV, DVD players, VCR movies, Large armoire, high chair, XXL Men’s clothing - women’s plus girls size 8-10, Various sizes clothing for all.Toys, books, set 20” truck tires. Floor model wooden quilt frames. Much more!

YARD SALE

June 8th & 9th

220 Linsey Lane, Selmer

(Subdivision across from Pappy Johns 45 South of Selmer) 7 a.m. until ? Home of Don & Wanda Wallace Several Families: Furniture, Home Decorations, Clothes, Toys. Something for everyone. CANCEL IF RAIN

YARD SALE

2 YARD SALES/MOVING SALE

On same road (45 North bypass about 5 miles) follow signs from Selmer.

June 8 & 9 • 8 until 5:30

Furniture, quilts, lawn mowers, hardwood flooring, antiques, pictures, comforter sets, tools, sewing machine, old glass. Too much to mention. Some good stuff. All size clothes & shoes, purses. Washer, dryer, Christmas things. (Selmer)

BIG YARD SALE

2 - 3 Families Friday 3 p.m. until ? / Saturday 8 a.m. until? Hwy 45 North • Just past Ada’s Bakery

Household items, shower & bath unit, clothes (all sizes) - All Namebrands, Infant (girl & boy - 0 - 24 mos., Toddler (girl & boy), Juniors 0 & up. Misses (all sizes), Men’s - (all sizes), Plus size (all sizes), Purses, shoes, jewelry, baby items. Too much to mention!

YARD SALE 3 FAMILIES

3 FAMILY YARD SALE SATURDAY, JUNE 9 860 Willow St. Selmer Cheap prices. Lots of bargains.

YARD SALE

8 a.m. until ? 1743 Hubert Manuel Rd. Michie, TN 38357

66 Baker Rd. off Hwy 64 East

Fri., June 8th

7 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Furniture, jewelry, clothes (all sizes), old Avon bottles, household items, glassware, quilts & quilt tops, fishing equipment, & almost new utility trailer.

Clothes, chairs, green glass, china, desk, tools, couch, hide-a-bed, wicker cabinet. Lots of misc.

YARD SALE

207 Lynn St. Adamsville

Friday & Saturday 8 a.m. until ??

Real wood bunk beds, boy’s, girl’s and ladies clolthes. All namebrand. Lots of stuff!

BIG YARD SALE

THUR., FRI., SAT. CORNER OF 45 BYPASS & S. FARMVILLE RD., GUYS 8 a.m. until ?? Rugs, clothes, saws, windows. Items too numerous to mention. Don’t Miss It!

YARD SALE

566 Debbie Circle Friday, June 8th and Saturday, June 9th 7 a.m. until ??

Men’s clothing, women’s clothing (misses & plus), Kitchen items, books, jewelry, odds and ends.

DIRECTOR OF CARDIOLOGY This position is responsible for supervision of all personnel in Cardiology Department. Candidate is responsible for scheduling and maintaining staff, maintenance of equipment and supplies. Must assist in Department planning and development. Candidate must maintain good rapport with staff and other departments. Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and be currently registered with State Board of Health. Cardiology related education and/or experience required. Supervisory experience required. Please submit application at www.mrhc.org or email questions or comments to jobs@mrhc.org.

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SUBSCRIPTION RATES $20 for year in county $28 in Tennessee $32 out of state $1 off for senior citizens

7 A.M. - ??

127 Moose Lodge Rd. SAT., JUNE 9th 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Furniture, microwave, toys, plus size women’s clothes, 2 kayaks, knickknacks, and much more.

Friday & Saturday June 8th & 9th

PUBLIC NOTICE

Several Families Friday, June 8th & Saturday, until noon.

1390 Hwy 57 W Ramer Home of Janice Lawson

YARD SALE Thurs., Fri. June 7th & 8th

1096 Luther Ingle Rd., Ramer

Watch for signs.

BBQ grill, lamps, pictures, dishes, glassware, range hood, area rug. Old Navy, Gap & American Eagle clothes & lots more stuff!! Don’t miss it.

MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE

Rain or Shine

478 Forsythe Road Friday & Saturday June 8 & 9 • 7 a.m. til? Really good clothing - adult & children’s sizes. Toys, small appliances, etc.

HUGE GARAGE SALE RAIN or SHINE

Friday, June 8th - 5 p.m. until dark Saturday, June 9th - 7 a.m. until 11 a.m. 4800 Main St. • Bethel Springs (beside Bethel Springs School)

Home of Brian Hickman

Maytag stainless fridge, vintage tools, yard tools, hunting and fishing supplies, old signs, Coca Cola antique coolers, lots of books, pictures, wicker baskets, women & teen’s clothing $1.00 each item. Purses, Sears gas stainless grill, knick-knacks, 2 school desks, homemade ice cream maker, electric heaters & fans, glassware, deep freezers, refrigerator, microwave. Early birds welcome.

JOURNEYMAN PIPEFITTER

Packaging Corporation of America has an opening for a Journeyman Pipefitter at its Counce, Tennessee paper mill. Starting salary $30.80 per hour. Qualified applicants must possess: • High School diploma or GED certificate and any one of the four qualifications listed below: 1. An accredited Pipefitter apprenticeship degree (must provide copy of degree/certificate showing completion of apprenticeship program). 2. At least two (2) years experience as an industrial Journeyman Pipefitter (must be able to verify/document). 3. A Journeyman Pipefitter or equivalent level certification from an accredited vocational school (must provide copy of certificate). 4. 2-year technical degree in Pipefitting (must provide copy of degree). This is a career opportunity with excellent wages and benefits.

Must apply in person at: The Department of Labor & Workforce Development 1080 Wayne Road Savannah, TN Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., June 11 thru June 22, 2012. Bring a current resume with you. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H/V

Now recruiting for the following position:

IT SENIOR SYSTEMS ANALYST Minimal Requirements: ⌧ High School Diploma or Equivalent ⌧ Associates Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related technical field ⌧ 3 plus years of high level support of computer systems Preferred Requirements: ⌧ BS or BA in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related technical field ⌧ 5 plus years of high level support of computer systems with system design and programming work experience ⌧ Project design and management experience ⌧ Major systems development and implementation experience *In lieu of education, 7 plus years of senior level support of computer systems Preferred Certificates: ⌧ MCTS ⌧ MCITP ⌧ CCNA Minimal System Experience:

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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE TENNESSEE, MCNAIRY COUNTY DEFAULT having been made in the terms, conditions and payments provided in certain Deed of Trust executed by Carl A. Thomas, Jr. and Holley Thomas to Kerry Webb, Trustee dated August 2, 2010 in the amount of $112,435.00, and recorded in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee in Instrument No. 74035, Deed Book 450, Page 878-892, (“Deed of Trust”); and, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust having been last transferred to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. by assignment; and, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as the current holder of said Deed of Trust (the “Holder”), has appointed as Substitute Trustee the undersigned, , any of whom may act, by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; therefore, NOTICE is hereby given that the entire amount of said indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Holder, and the undersigned as Substitute Trustee, or a duly appointed attorney or agents by virtue of the power and authority vested by the Appointment of Substitute Trustee, will on Thursday, June 14, 2012 commencing at 12 pm at the Front door of the courthouse, McNairy chancery court; sell to the highest bidder for cash, immediately at the close of sale, the following property to-wit: BEING LOT #27 OF CENTRAL HILLS SUBDIVISION, a Plat or plan of which is of record In Plat Cabinet B at Slide 96B, In the Registers Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, and the distance, directions, measurements and calls contained therein are Incorporated herein by reference thereto as fully and completely as if copied in full herein. This conveyance is made and accepted subject to the Restrictive Covenants of Central Hills Subdivision set forth in said Plat Cabinet B at Slide 96B, Registers Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, and said Restrictive Covenants are incorporated herein by reference thereto as fully and completely as if copied in full herein. This conveyance is further made and accepted subject to the building and use restrictions as pertaining to Central Hills Subdivision, which are of record in Deed Book 204, Page 893-995, Registers Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, and the same are Incorporated herein by reference thereto as fully and completely as if copied in full herein. The real property is subject to a transmission line easement of record in Miscellaneous Book 5, Page 158, Registers Office of

McNairy County, Tennessee, The real property is subject to a right of way easement for Pickwick Electric Cooperative of record in Miscellaneous Book 4, Page 490, Registers Office of McNairy County, Tennessee. Time real property Is subject to a Road Dedication of record in Miscellaneous Book 13, Page 430, Registers Office or McNairy County, Tennessee. This being the same property conveyed to Carl A. Thomas, Jr, by Joe Reaves by Warranty Deed dated the 2nd Day of August, 2010 and of record in Deed Book 216, Pages 327 in the Registers Office of McNairy County, Tennessee. Parcel ID No.: 90-0-A-27 Map & Parcel No.: 90-0-A-27 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 655 Lake Trail Loop, Selmer, Tennessee 38375 CURRENT OWNER(S): Carl A. Thomas Jr. and Holley Thomas SUBORDINATE LEINHOLDERS: N/A OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, however, the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The sale will be held subject to any unpaid taxes, assessments, rights-of-way, easements, protective covenants or restrictions, liens, and other superior matters of record which may affect said property; as well as any prior liens or encumbrances as well as priority created by a fixture filing; and/ or any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or the State of Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development are listed as Interested Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of this foreclosure is being given to them and the sale will be subject to the applicable governmental entities` right to redeem the property, as required by 26 U.S.C § 7425 and T.C.A. § 67-1-1433. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Deed of Trust. The notice requirements of T.C.A. §35-5-117 were satisfied prior to the first publication of the Notice of Substitute Trustee`s Sale. Substitute Trustee reserves the right 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. MCC TN, LCC 3525 Piedmont Road NE, Six Piedmont Center, Suite 700 Atlanta, GA 30305 (404) 373-1612 www.mccurdycandler.com File No. 12-03342 /CONV Ad Run Dates: 05/23/2012, 05/30/2012 and 06/06/2012 THIS LAW FIRM

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THIS INSTRUMENT PREPARED BY: Deusner & Kennedy, P.A. 177 West Court Avenue Selmer, Tennessee 38375 STATE OF TENNESSEE ) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE COUNTY OF McNAIRY ) WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Promissory Note heretofore executed by Sandra Michelle Price, bearing date of April 1, 2009, secured by a Deed of Trust executed by Sandra Michelle Price and husband, Danny Price of record in Trust Book 395, Page 2866, in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, and which Deed of Trust conveyed certain property as therein described to the Trustee therein named to secure Commerce National Bank; and WHEREAS, Notice of the Right to Foreclosure was sent to the last known mailing address of Debtor by regular mail on April 12, 2012; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and Craig Kennedy, as Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Trustee, will on Monday, the 18th day of June, 2012 at 10:00 o’clock a.m. at the East door of the McNairy County Courthouse in 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 New Hope Community of the Seventh Civil District of McNairy County, Tennessee, and being more particularly bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a railroad spike set in the center of New Hope-Gravel Hill Road, the southwest corner of Robbins, the northeast corner of Ricky James (formerly Brasfield), and the northwest corner of the parent and subject tracts; RUN thence South 88 degrees 50 minutes 23 seconds East with the southern boundary of Robbins 428.39 feet to an iron pin; THENCE South 08 degrees 03 minutes 17 seconds East with a severance line through the McCarter land, passing an iron pin at 368.19 feet, in all, 393.19 feet to a point in the center of Caffey-Michie Road; THENCE with the center of said road as follows: South 67 degrees 19 minutes 04 seconds West 98.27 feet; South 77 degrees 20 minutes 00 seconds West 299.50 feet; South 77 degrees 17 minutes 33 seconds West 72.23 feet to a P/K nail in the center of New Hope-Gravel Hill Road; THENCE with the center of said New Hope-Gravel Hill Road as follows: North 11 degrees 16 minutes 12 seconds West 224.89 feet; North 10 degrees 40 minutes 19 seconds West 178.93 feet; North 11 degrees 22 minutes 29 seconds West 107.82 feet to the point of beginning, and containing 4.305 acres, gross. Subject to the easement for New Hope-Gravel Hill Road and Caffey-Michie Road. All bearings noted herein are based upon an observation of magnetic North made July, 1991. The foregoing legal description is based upon a plat of survey of James A. Martin, Registered Land Surveyor, Tennessee Certificate Number 1469, which plat of survey is dated March 28, 1992. Danny Lane Price and wife, Sandra Michelle Price obtained title to the foregoing real property by Warranty Deed of J. C. McCarter and wife, Doris E. McCarter, dated April 3, 1992, of record in Deed Book 134, Page 374, Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee. Danny Lane Price quitclaimed his interest to Sandra Michelle Price by Quitclaim Deed dated March 9, 1998, of record in Deed Book 162, Page 134, Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee. ALSO KNOWN AS: Map-138, Parcel-12.10

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3011 Hubert Manuel Road Michie, TN 38357 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. And subject to, but not limited to, the following parties who may claim an interest in the abovereferenced property: None. The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the 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. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. This, the 13th day of April, 2012.

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This the 31st day of May, 2012. Sherri G. Bellinger Executrix

trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. This office may be a debt collector. This may be an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose. Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee www.kirschattorneys.com Law Office of Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP 555 Perkins Road Extended, Second Floor Memphis, TN 38117 Phone (901)767-5566 Fax (901)761-5690

onds West 115.00 feet to The point of beginning, County of McNairy, State of 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. 787‑217314 DATED May 31, 2012

CRAIG KENNEDY, TRUSTEE DEUSNER & KENNEDY ATTORNEYS AT LAW 177 WEST COURT AVENUE SELMER, TENNESSEE 38375 9901 1, 2, 3 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of James Larry Barnes, late of McNairy County, Tennessee. Notice is hereby given that on the 31st day of May, 2012, Letters Testamentary in respect to the Estate of James Larry Barnes were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court Clerk of McNairy County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this Estate are required to file the same in duplicate with the Clerk of the above named Court within four (4) months of the first publication (or of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice, otherwise their claim will be forever barred. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This the 31st day of May, 2012. Joan C. Barnes Executrix Estate of James Larry Barnes By: Clerk Ken Seaton, Attorney 9993 3, 4 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Martha J. Ganow, late of McNairy County, Tennessee. Notice is hereby given that on the 31st day of May, 2012, Letters Testamentary in respect to the Estate of James Larry Barnes were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court Clerk of McNairy County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this Estate are required to file the same in duplicate with the Clerk of the above named Court within four (4) months of the first publication (or of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice, otherwise their claim will be forever barred.

Estate of Martha J. Ganow By: Clerk Ken Seaton, Attorney 9992 3, 4 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on June 28, 2012 at 12:00 PM local time, at the east door, McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Tara C. Harris, unmarried, to Matt B. Murfree, Trustee, on May 4, 2005 at Book Deed of Trust 375, Page 729; conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, all of record in the McNairy County Register’s Office. Owner of Debt: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association The following real estate located in McNairy County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: Described property located in McNairy County, Tennessee, to wit: Lot Number 3 in the Duren Subdivision, a plat of which subdivision is of record in the Office of the Register for McNairy County, Tennessee in Deed Book No. 55, pages 1629 and the measurements, directions and boundaries contained in said plat which apply to this lot are included and incorporated herein by reference as fully as if set out herein in words and figures. Street Address: 530 Duren Drive, Adamsville, Tennessee 38310 Parcel Number: 55O-A-11.00 Current Owner(s) of Property: Tara C. Harris Other interested parties: Household Bank, c/o Ambrose, Wilson, Grimm & Durand, LLP, Attorney The street address of the above described property is believed to be 530 Duren Drive, Adamsville, Tennessee 38310, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 35-5-117 have been met. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to 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

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File No. 12-030201 10201 3, 4, 5 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 April 30, 2007, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded May 3, 2007, at Book 387, Page 444 in Office of the Register of Deeds for McNairy County, Tennessee, executed by William K. Donahoe and Tracey Donahoe, conveying certain property therein described to C Benard as Trustee for CitiFinancial Services, Inc.; 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 July 2, 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:

ALSO KNOWN AS: 93 Matt Dammonds Road, 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: William K. Donahoe; Tracey Donahoe; Citifinancial, Inc.; Citifinancial, Inc.; Advanced Radiology, PC; McNairy County, Tennessee.

Beginning at an iron rod set in the west margin of a public gravel road (50 feet wide) and The north line of Joe Dan McClain Deed book 125 page 775 being the southeast corner of Billy J Donahoe Deed Book 106 page 56 of which the herein described division is a part; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 390.00 feet with said McClain and said Donahoe to an iron rod set; thence leaving said McClain, a new line through said Donahoe North 11 degrees 19 minutes 20 seconds East 115.00 feet to an iron rod set; Thence continuing through said Donahoe North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 390.00 feet to an iron rod set in the West margin of said public gravel road; thence with said margin South 11 degrees 19 minutes 20 sec-

INSERTION DATES: WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C. Successor Trustee June 6, 2012 June 13, 2012 June 20, 2012 DSaleNoticeTN-Shellie_ tcrow_120531_1320 FOR SALE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.MYFIR.COM and WWW.REALTYTRAC. COM 9991 3, 4, 5

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The City of Finger, Tennessee, hereby provides certain ﬁnancial information for the 2012-2013 ﬁscal year budget in accordance with provisions of Chapter 484, Public Acts of 1991, as amended. There will be a public hearing concerning the budget at City Hall on June 11th, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. All citizens are welcomed to attend and to participate.

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40,000 44,000

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Local fan befriends Barbara Mandrell

Where in McNairy

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Christian West presents Officer Robert Jaggers with a gift from Barbara Mandrell wishing him a speedy recovery from an attack he suffered earlier in the year while on duty. By Megan Smith Staff writer

When Christian West went to see Barbara Mandrell in an award ceremony in 2007, she had no idea that this trip would result in a long lasting friendship. Barbara Mandrell was a highlight of the country music world in the 70s and 80s. She had a serious car wreck in 1984. “The way she came back from that…it’s just really inspiring to me,” Christian said. Christian loved Barbara’s music and was excited for this opportunity since, being retired, Barbara makes few public appearances. When she tried to approach Barbara, the security stopped her. However, seeing Christian, who at 13 was much younger than most of Barbara’s fans, Barbara’s daughter decided to make Christian’s dream come true. She met with Barbara again in September 2009 at the Music City Garden dedication in Nashville. Barbara could not stop and sign autographs because she had a meeting to attend right after the dedication. Yet again, Barbara’s daughter saw Christian. She took a picture Christian had and got Barbara to sign it. Then, she told Christian where to go to catch Barbara before she left, Christian said Barbara took a minute to talk with Christian and take a picture, though it made her late. Christian plans to major in recording industry at MTSU after graduating in the spring.

Staff Photo by Jeff Whitten

Where in McNairy is a weekly contest in which readers are asked to identify a beautiful, unique, or overlooked locale within the county. To win, readers must be the first to identify the approximate location of our weekly photo. The winning entry will be sent to submissions@independentappeal.com and must contain the subject line ‘Where in McNairy,’ and a contact name and phone number in the e-mail body. We will identify each week’s winner in the following issue. This week’s winner will receive a $15 gift card to Special Events in Selmer. The Independent Appeal is not responsible for lost, misdirected or undelivered emails. Last week’s photo was located in the McNairy County Courthouse. The winner was Sheryl Finley, who won a $15 gift certificate to Very Important Pets in Adamsville.

New trooper in town By Jeff York Contributor

McNairy County is slated to get an additional state trooper in the coming weeks. Governor Bill Haslam joined the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security in welcoming 44 State Troopers to the Highway Patrol on Friday morning. Trooper Cadet Class 512 took their oath of office in a graduation ceremony at Tulip Grove Baptist Church in Old Hickory. Members of Cadet Class 512 have spent the past 18 weeks undergoing extensive law enforcement instruction at the department’s Training Center. The more than 890 hours of classroom training included criminal and constitutional law, patrol procedures, professional ethical conduct, crash investigation and firearms. The new graduates will now advance to a maximum of 12 weeks of field training. McNairy County will be getting one of the graduates as a trooper. Andrew Naylor will be assigned to McNairy County once he finishes the upcoming weeks of training. “The Tennessee Highway Patrol Troopers’ Creed says ‘Many are called, but few are chosen’,” Gov. Haslam said. “Thousands applied after the announcement was made of a new trooper cadet class. You have firmly applied yourselves through 18 weeks of training and are now part of the elite group of law enforcement of-

ficers known as the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Congratulations.” The Trooper Cadet Class began on Jan. 22 with 54 cadets. The 44 graduating cadets include 19 with previous law enforcement experience and 16 former military members. Two cadets are female. During their training, the Cadets participated in a blood drive for the American Red Cross and held a car wash, donating all proceeds to Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.). The cadets also ran in last weekend’s Law Enforcement Memorial 5K hosted by the Department of Safety and Homeland Security and several other state agencies. They won the Law Enforcement Challenge competition, besting all of the other law enforcement agencies that participated. “I am proud of these men and women and the commitment they have already made during their training to serve in the community,” Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Bill Gibbons said. “Tennessee State Troopers act as more than just law enforcement officers on our highways. They are servants of the people. I am honored to call the 44 before us today, the newest members of Tennessee’s finest.” During the ceremony, Trooper Ryan Quinn was named the top cadet and presented the Calvin Jenks Memorial Award for Excellence for his leadership, work ethic

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She became interested in country music as a child. “I just grew up with it,” she said. Her friendship with Barbara, the only person to ever win female Entertainer of the Year at the CMA’s twice in a row, was more than she had ever hoped for. The friendship began with a thank you email sent to Barbara by Christian after she met her for the first time, according to Christian. The emails continued, and eventually Barbara let Christian know that she considered her a friend, Christian said. Christian recalled this email

from Barbara: “You certainly make a difference in my life, too. I am so thankful for your love and friendship.” Christian’s friendships in the musical world reach further than just Barbara. She also befriended the two other Mandrell sisters, who starred with Barbara in a television show called “Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell sisters.” Christian became interested in these two sisters after watching them in the show with Barabara. Christian met Barbara’s sister Irlene twice, in June of 2010 and 2011 at the CMA fest. Louise Mandrell held a contest on her Facebook page. The fan who referred the most people to her page would get a phone call from Louise. Christian won the contest with over 100 referrals. While she was speaking with Christian, Louise asked if Christian would be at her annual Christmas show at Opry Land. Christian told her she was not going to be able to come this year because of the steep ticket rates. Louise invited Christian and her mother to come to the show, which was Saturday, Dec 17. After the show, they were able to meet Louise back stage. These friendships mean the world to Christian and encourage her in her goal to work in the recording industry.

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stk# 323857

$11981

Sunroof, Leather, Super Nice

2005 Pontiac G6 - V6

$8981 $6981

-2000 PPD

stk# A127477 Panoramic sunroof, Alloid wheels, Local trade, Very nice

2008 Ford Escape

$14981 $12981

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stk# C64275

Super nice, Low miles

2007 Nissa Frontier

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$12981

$13981

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$16981 $14981

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stk# 415902

2WD, Crew Cab, Low Miles

2007 Nissan Murano SL

stk# 037540

-2000 PPD

$10981

Extra Nice, Clean

2003 Chevy Tahoe LT

$10981

stk# 150007

-2000 PPD

$8981

Leather, Local Trade, 3rd Row Seat

2006 MINI Cooper

$16981 $14981

-2000 PPD

stk# k18612

Leather, Sunroof, Only 65K miles

2008 Hummer H3

$24981 $22981

-2000 PPD

stk# 184131 4 Door, Luxury, 4 WD, 44K Miles

$18981

-2000 PPD

$16981

stk# 512079

Heated Leather, Sunroof, Bose Stereo, Low Miles

2005 Chrysler Town & Country Limited

$11981

-2000 PPD

981 stk# 168941 Leather, DVD, Lots of chrome, Extra clean

2004 Lexus RX 330

$17981 $15981

-2000 PPD

stk# 014 Leather, Sunroof, Every option

2004 Ford F250 Super Duty

$6981

stk# 823 Regular Cab, Powerstroke Diesel, Auto

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